The Western Bulldogs will become the first club in AFLW history to go to the tribunal as they look to free Katie Brennan for Saturday's grand final.
The club announced on Tuesday morning they will go to the tribunal tonight to fight a rough conduct charge levelled at Brennan.
Brennan was charged over a sling tackle on Harriet Cordner during the Dogs' tense win over Melbourne on Saturday night.
Cordner was shaken but able to play out the game after she was awarded a free kick.
AFL match review officer Michael Christian offered Brennan a one-game ban with an early guilty plea, which would have seen her miss Saturday's decider against the Brisbane Lions at Ikon Park.
Brennan's suspension will be increased to two games if she unsuccessfully argues her case.
March 28 HAMBORNER REIT AG:
* Is forecasting 2017 increase in FFO to between around 43 million and 44 million euros (up by 19 percent to 22 percent on previous year)
* Dividend proposal 0.43 euro (+2.4 percent)
* Net profit for year amounted to 17.4 million euros ($18.91 million), up significantly by 26.5 percent on previous year's level (13.8 million euros)
* Income from rents and leases amounted to 61.8 million euros in 2016 and was therefore 9.4 million euros or 17.9 percent higher than figure for previous year
* Funds from operations (FFO), a key indicator of company's operating performance, climbed to 36.1 million euros in 2016 (previous year: 29.2 million euros) Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9204 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
Sen. Leah Vukmir said she cannot support a gas tax hike, but also has concerns about a UW System tuition cut in a discussion of Gov. Scott Walker's budget proposal on this week's edition of Capital City Sunday. Gov. Scott Walker has signed into law a bill that legalizes possession of a marijuana extract used to treat seizures.
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The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for the Istanbul shooting that killed 39 people and wounded scores of others.
The IS-linked Aamaq News Agency said the New Year’s Eve attack was carried by a “heroic soldier of the caliphate who attacked the most famous nightclub where Christians were celebrating their pagan feast.”
It said the man opened fire from an automatic rifle in “revenge for God’s religion and in response to the orders” of IS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.
The group described Turkey as “the servant of the cross.”
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Monday night hasn’t been pretty for the New England Patriots.
The Miami Dolphins have dominated the Patriots from the opening kickoff at Hard Rock Stadium, as QB Jay Cutler has had his way with New England’s defense.
And Duron Harmon has had enough of it.
Following a touchdown pass from Cutler to Jarvis Landry that gave Miami a 27-10 lead in the third quarter, the Patriots veteran safety tore into his teammates on the sideline.
WATCH: Duron Harmon has seen just about enough from his defensive teammates pic.twitter.com/XOjZIn5cN8 — Mike Petraglia (@Trags) December 12, 2017
New England allowed Cutler to throw for 247 yards and three touchdowns in the first three quarters.
The Patriots will need a better effort in the final quarter if they plan to mount a furious comeback.
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NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — A Manhasset man accused of attacking a 94-year-old man faces a judge Monday.
Police escorted a handcuffed Daryl Wright, 39, to his arraignment Monday morning.
Authorities say Wright got into an argument with the elderly man over parking at the Great Neck Plaza on Sunday and pushed him to the ground.
The man was taken to the hospital and treated for a broken leg.
Some T&D World articles are meant to spur discussion, debate or thoughtfulness. Our commentaries written by editors and experts in the industry have long been a major part of T&D World's editorial formula. Here, we have collected some of our top commentaries. These popular choices have hit on certain chords, whether in discussing the future or in talking about the dangers of line work.
May 2 U.S. oil and gas producer Noble Energy Inc said it would sell all its exploration and production assets in the Marcellus shale field in North West Virginia and South Pennsylvania for $1.23 billion.
SEATTLE, WA — Amazon, Amazon, Amazon, what in the world are you thinking?
The online shopping powerhouse just got a patent for a new “accessory” for its employees. Picture a Fitbit, but more “big brother.”
Amazon recently received a patent for a wristband that would be able to tell where a workers hands are at all times. No, not like that! Amazon claims the futuristic bracelet is a new way to free up employee’s hands from scanners so your online orders get to your door faster.
Here’s the breakdown: ultrasonic devices scattered throughout the warehouse track the wristbands in relation to where the bins are that hold the products. If the employee’s hands go to the wrong item or bin, the bracelet will vibrate. That means no slacking off and probably no overly long potty breaks!
Of course, the Twitter community has a few words to say about it:
Even though Amazon has the patent, the likelihood of it becoming a reality is slim, but if it does come to fruition, maybe don’t apply to work at Amazon?
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Former Ohio middle school teacher Jessica Langford received a year in jail for having sex with a 14-yr-old student on the last day of school. Jessica pled guilty and is married with one child…
A strong earthquake late Friday shook northeastern Japan off the coast of Fukushima, the region hit by a massive quake and tsunami in 2011 that triggered a nuclear plant meltdown, but there were no reports of damage or injuries.
The Japan Meteorological Agency said there was no danger of a tsunami. It said the quake struck at about midnight and measured a preliminary magnitude of 5.9. It was centered about 50 kilometers (30 miles) below the ocean's surface, it said.
The shaking was felt 240 kilometers (150 miles) away in Tokyo, Japan's capital. Public broadcaster NHK said local trains stopped temporarily for safety checks but then resumed service.
The utility that operates the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant said it was conducting safety checks.
President-elect Donald Trump spoke to a crowd about his priorities at a party on New Year's Eve. NBC's Kristen Welker reports.
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April 28 ESA Co Ltd :
* Says it will issue 5th series unregistered and unsecured private convertible bonds, to raise 5 billion won in proceeds for operations
* Maturity date is May 2, 2020, coupon rate is 4 percent and yield to maturity is 4 percent for the bonds
* Conversion price is 4,605 won/share and conversion ratio is 100 percent
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Mohamed Salah, the winner of the BBC African Footballer of the Year 2017 award, receives the prestigious prize from Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp.
× Season finale of Doubt to air overnight; here’s what you need to know to set your DVR
The two-hour season finale of the CBS show Doubt will re-air overnight Tuesday into Wednesday, allowing anyone who missed the show on Saturday to set their DVR and enjoy it.
The episode will re-air early, early Wednesday morning — from 12:37am until 2:37am — so make sure you set your DVR before you go to sleep on Tuesday.
A blurry, 12-second video clip has never made Philadelphia Eagles fans happier.
Carson Wentz, who a little over three months ago tore his ACL and LCL, posted on his Instagram page Monday a montage of short clips of him throwing a football. Aside from the bulky brace on his left knee, it's difficult to tell he's only 14-or-so weeks removed from a significant knee surgery.
The fact that Wentz is throwing again isn't really the noteworthy aspect of the video. After all, he was spotted throwing prior to Super Bowl LII last month. The significant part of Wentz's post is the sturdiness of his left leg, which at some points in the clips bears all 237 pounds of his body weight.
It's hard to decipher what exactly his workout Monday means for his recovery timeline. Though with some close to the quarterback "optimistic" that he'll return to the Eagles in time for their Week 1 tilt, the video doesn't do much to dispel those feelings.
Actress Rajshri Deshpande on how confidence is the key, how a polite refusal is not an invitation to try harder, and more.
A simple and sincere compliment can go a long way.
We all indulge in a little ‘me time’ every now and then. It doesn’t mean something’s wrong. If we seem relaxed and say nothing’s wrong, there probably isn’t.
Stop being afraid of approaching women you’re interested in. After all, what do you have to lose? Take a risk, go for it!
Menstrual cycles are the worst, but you must also know that not all women experience them in the same way. Be chill about it.
Help out. Even if you don’t know how to cook or iron, it doesn’t matter. Offer your company, be around. It’s all about presence.
We know when you stare, or are attempting to. You may think you have succeeded at ogling without us knowing, but you need to be superhuman to get away with that.
Confidence is key. Effort too. Seriously, these qualities can take you far.
Keep in mind that a polite refusal is not an invitation to try harder.
The Injustice 2 Sub Zero release date has been confirmed
Injustice 2 was known to be including some characters from Netherrealm’s other games and now more official launch details have been revealed.
The Injustice 2 Sub Zero release date was confirmed today for Summer 2017, meaning fans expect more footage and Watchtower streams covering the subject soon.
The Mortal Kombat DLC fighter will be available from July, and will include a lot of the moves seen in earlier titles.
One big change is that Sub Zero will also have access to a new ice clone ability, which was shown during an E3 2017 WB livestream.
More actions from the new fighter can also be found in the newly launched Injustice 2 trailer, which looks set to be followed by another livestream event on Thursday, June 15.
THERE’S NO REAL REASON FOR THEM TO BE: Your Air Traffic Controllers Might Not Even Be at the Airport.
IATA regional VP for the Middle East & Africa Muhammad Ali Albakri stated (05-Oct-2017) airlines in Africa are seeing their "profits eroded and margins squeezed". He said African carriers are forecast to lose USD1.50 per passenger in 2017, while the average profit globally will be USD7.69 per passenger. [more - original PR]
Lawks, when are you going to stop banging on about boring bargain blowers?
Not until our keyboards crumble out from under our very fingers. There’s too many people out there who’ve gradually been wangled onto a top-whack contract and then been encouraged to forget that £60-a-month is a shipload of cash. We’re coming for you, poppets! Stay afloat just a little while longer!
Bog off. I like my big phone, and so I pays the big money.
Oh, but the direct debit devil has his horns thrust deep into your essence. Cast off your contractual shackles for a moment and think on the ways you could spend a handful of tens extra every month.
You could have both Netflix and Amazon, or those guitar lessons, or a petrol-paid trip to the seaside. Or send it to a couple of worthy causes – just so can sail smugly past those High Street clipboard chuggers with your head held high. “Medecins Sans Frontieres” you can say, instead of your usual “I no speaky the Eenglish.”
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — A southern Indiana sheriff says authorities are investigating after two dead horses and a starving third horse were found in a barn.
Monroe County Sheriff Brad Swain says two horses were recently found dead in the stalls of a barn where a third horse suffering from starvation was rescued.
Swain says that horse was removed from the property and is recovering under a veterinarian’s care.
The veterinarian determined that horse, who’s been named “Jake” by his rescuers, had been surviving on dirt and wood from his stall.
The Herald-Times reports that animal management deputies and a state veterinarian are investigating the deaths of the two other horses.
Swain says a 62-year-old man who investigators believe has worked as a horse trainer owns the property where the horses were found.
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Blue Lake Baptist Church hosted their annual Sunrise Service and country breakfast on Sunday, April 16. Photos are included below.
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A colourful model railway exhibition was back over the weekend as the 20th anniversary of G-Whizz’s festive display entertained people of all ages.
Taking place on Saturday at The White Church in Clifton Drive, Lytham, the day marked the return of 13-year-old Gabby Neild, who missed out on last year’s event after being diagnosed with a rare form of leukaemia.
G-Whizz festive model railway exhibition at the White Church in Fairhaven. Pictured is Ethan Hyde, four
The Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital, where Gabby received treatment, was the chosen beneficiary of Saturday’s event, with adult and child tickets costing £3 and £2 respectively.
Gabby’s grandad, Allan Judd, said: “We are delighted that over the years, it has become an a key annual event in the Christmas festivities of the Fylde Coast and is designed solely to raise funds for local charities, with all of the exhibitors giving freely their time and travel expenses.”
TYLER — Stonewater Roofing Company in Tyler is looking for the man deemed responsible for two break-ins — and he was caught on surveillance video. According to our news partner KETK, Stonewater says both happened Monday night– the first at 11 p.m., the second at 11:30. The burglar wore two different hoodies, one pink and one yellow. The company says he broke down a door and stole two Macbook laptops, and an i-pad. Stonewater is offering a $1,000 reward for the return of the computers. If you know anything about this case, contact Tyler police.
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Chris is joined by Wanda Taylor of the Whistle stop Deli to show off the delicious sandwiches you can eat!
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German Chancellor Angela Merkel is steering clear of the World Economic Forum in Davos, a meeting expected to be dominated by debate over the looming presidency of Donald Trump and rising public anger with elites and globalisation. Merkel has been a regular at the annual gathering of political leaders, CEOs and celebrities, travelling to the snowy resort in the Swiss Alps seven times since becoming chancellor in 2005.
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Authorities are investigating after a body was discovered inside a home on Clinton Street in Ware early this morning.
Mary Carey, Spokesperson with the Northwestern D.A.'s Office told Western Mass News the cause of the death is under investigation, and will be revealed by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
Members of the Ware Police Department. and State Police Detectives assigned to the Northwestern D.A.'s Office are investigating.
Further information on this incident has not been released.
Stay with Western Mass News for the latest updates on this story.
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French officials say the driver who steered into patrons of a pizza restaurant east of Paris clearly acted intentionally, but they have no reason so far to suspect a terrorist motive.
A judicial official said Monday night that the Paris prosecutor's office, which oversees French terrorism investigations, was not involved in the case because there was no proof of terrorism at this stage.
A security official said there is no evidence of a political or Islamic extremist motive.
But both officials say authorities view the driver's actions as intentional. They were not authorized to be publicly named.
An 8-year-old girl was killed and at least five others were injured in the attack in Sept-Sorts, a town about 35 miles east of Paris.
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1:37 p.m.: This story has been updated with officials saying the act was intentional but they have no reason to suspect terrorism.
This story originally published at 1:05 p.m.
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Happy Thursday! No theme. Just music. Heavenly, Nina Miranda, Brian Jonestown Massacre, Hot Lava, Galaxie 500, and my favorite song written by Carole King. Enjoy the show!
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Stunning Spanish Villa fresh from 2018 renovation. Light and Bright Fred Smathers gem with glamorous period details. Tucked away in Nichols Canyon, private behind gates and large motor court. Dramatic living room with 2 story beamed ceiling and striking floor-to-ceiling fireplace. French Doors open to brick courtyard, pool/spa and fire pit. Great for outdoor entertaining. Formal dining room with beautiful carved wainscoting. Gourmet Kitchen with slab marble stone and walk-in pantry. Massive master suite, complete with separate sun-drenched sitting room, fireplace and loft. Master bathroom with tub and steam shower, large walk-in closet and balcony. 2 additional bedrooms upstairs with new bathrooms and charming hewn beam ceiling. Private large guest suite with fireplace. Wrought-iron and beautiful painted Spanish tile details throughout, filled with light and revived charm.
International riding competition comes to Ardmore
The Winter Slide event has a big impact on the Ardmore economy.
Who makes Garth Crooks’ Team of the Week from Gameweek 19?
BBC Sport pundit Garth Crooks has named his Team of the Week from the latest round of Premier League fixtures, with several players from less-fancied outfits making up the latest XI.
There are also a couple of Manchester United stars in the line-up while Tottenham Hotspur also have two representatives in Crooks' team.
Crooks opted for an attacking 4-1-2-1-2 diamond set-up this week, although his latest offering is not as wacky as some of his previous formations.
Scroll through the gallery above to see which stars have been selected for the former Stoke and Tottenham forward's Team of the Week.
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Tampa Bay reliever Wilmer Font yielded Jed Lowrie’s one-out single in the seventh for Oakland’s first hit of the game.
Nathan Eovaldi started Wednesday night for the Rays and pitched six innings in his first start since his second Tommy John surgery. He struck out four and walked one while throwing 70 pitches.
Font then came in and retired Matt Chapman on a liner to shortstop. But then Lowrie got his hit.
Rays center fielder Johnny Field made a diving catch on a sinking liner from Mark Canha in the third. Right fielder Carlos Gomez made a similar play to take a potential hit away from Chad Pinder in the sixth.
Eovaldi last pitched in the majors on Aug. 10, 2016, for the Yankees. Nine days later, he underwent a second elbow surgery. Eovaldi also had Tommy John surgery in 2007 when he was a junior in high school.
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SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) – Now that 2016 is officially over, KRON4 is taking a look back at the most popular stories of the year.
Here’s the top 10 most-clicked stories on KRON4.com during 2016:
1. BMX legend Dave Mirra dead at 41
2. Nanny camera catches babysitter allegedly smothering 13-month-old boy in Livermore
3. Six UC Santa Cruz students arrested in alleged drug ring, affiliated with Greek organizations
4. Kanye West asks Mark Zuckerberg for help after announcing he’s $53 million in debt
5. CHP seeking public’s help to identify suspects seen running from crash
6. Viral video of student confrontation over dreadlocks prompts investigation at SFSU
7. Read what’s being called San Francisco’s ‘middle finger’ to Trump
8. Powerball jackpot winning ticket sold near Los Angeles, at least 2 others sold
9. Report: 49ers agree to trade QB Colin Kaepernick to Broncos
10. Three arrested in murder of Millbrae father Keith Green
At least 39 people were killed and 40 others injured in an armed attack at an Istanbul nightclub early Sunday. As soon as news of Bollywood director and film producer Abis Rizvi's death broke out, rich tributes from the film fraternity poured in who expressed grief at the tragic loss.
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February 14, 2017
HIS EXCELLENCY PROF. ARTHUR PETER MUTHARIKA TO VISIT FLOOD VICTIMS AT NTANDIRE
State House is informing the public that His Excellency Prof. Arthur Peter Mutharika will on Wednesday, 15th February 2017 visit Ntandire location in Lilongwe to condole people who were affected by floods.
The President is expected to arrive at Ntandire at 2 o’clock in the afternoon.
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The draw will take place on Monday, December 11 at 11am GMT. That's the scheduled time, at least. You know how these things can drag on. It's in UEFA HQ in Nyon (Switzerland), by the way.
How does it work?
It's simple enough. The eight group winners are seeded, the eight runners-up unseeded. A straight-up draw although teams from the same country can't meet at this stage, nor can they meet the team who qualified alongside them in the group stage. No return to Seville just yet, then.
Who could Liverpool face?
Basel, Bayern Munich, Juventus, Shakhtar Donetsk, FC Porto or Real Madrid.
When will the games be played?
The first legs will take place on February 13/14 and February 20/21, with the return legs on March 6/7 and March 13/14.
A salesman at Bella La Rose, a popular flower store in Qurum, said the sales were going well but not better than last year. Reuters photo used for illustrative purposes only.
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England won their first ever penalty shootout as Eric Dier’s decisive spot-kick secured a 4-3 win against the South Americans.
Gareth Southgate and his men have been lauded as heroes in Russia and back home and the way they’ve conducted themselves so far in the tournament has earned them high praise.
And that is set to continue after ITV presenter Jacqui Oatley posted a heart-warming clip online.
Footage showed John Stones and Harry Maguire on the pitch after the game making the effort to go over and shake Glenn Hoddle’s hand.
One person was airlifted after being injured in a crash in Charlotte's Steele Creek area Friday afternoon.
The wreck happened just before 4 p.m. on the 11300 block of Chapeclane Road near the intersection with Centerline Drive. Medic said one patient was flown to Carolinas Medical Center from the scene with very serious injuries.
The patient's name and condition have not been released.
There is no word on what may have led to the crash or if any charges are being filed.
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On St. Patrick's Day one area shelter offered an additional service to its menu beyond corned beef and cabbage.
On Saturday night, the Catholic Worker House of hospitality hosted a Free Foot Care Clinic where doctors and nurses gave free foot exams. People were also treated to pedicures.
The shelter offered this service because ingrown toenails and small wounds can be an issue for their guests.
"Many of our poor and homeless guests have particular foot care needs, especially if they spend long hours walking, face barriers to keeping their feet warm and dry, or cannot access supportive shoes or nail and skin care supplies," said Nicole Novak, of the Catholic Worker House.
This service was first hosted in February and now will happen every third Saturday of the month.
Walmart diverted 78% of its global waste from landfill in the last financial year.
The retailer’s latest sustainability report also shows it sourced 28% of its energy from renewable sources, on track to its goal of getting half of its power from clean technologies by 2050.
It aims to reduce emissions from its value chain by a total of one gigaton by 2030 – to date, around 400 suppliers have got involved with this goal, more than 200 of which having already reported emissions reductions totalling approximately 20 million metric tonnes.
Kathleen McLaughlin, Chief Sustainability Officer for Walmart, said: “At Walmart, we believe strengthening societal systems is not only the responsible thing to do, it also maximises business value.
“Through our initiatives, we hope to accelerate progress and spark collective action on the issues that matter most to our customers, business and communities – helping to transform retail and retail supply chains for economic, environmental and social sustainability.”
Iran’s parliament voted Sunday to increase funding for the country’s military forces and ballistic missile program, the country’s latest response to the renewed pressure of sanctions leveled by President Donald Trump.
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About Poole Day Centre
A large Day Centre run by the Tricuro and attended by over 180 people. Each person has a Key-worker who gets to know the client well and is there to support them according to their individual needs. The centre has a small lounge, two large lounges, one with a dining area for lunch, a tuck shop, a personal care room, and two bathrooms containing Parker baths. The 28 staff provide a range of activities, including skittles, roller-ball, music and movement, discussions, quizzes, reminiscences, arts and crafts, cooking, table games, and visits from local schools. During Monday to Friday, two sessions are operated each day, and one session each day at the weekend.
Fall is a favorite season of many because of versatile temperatures, pumpkin spice everything and an excuse to swaddle in scarves a la Lenny Kravitz. Autumn’s real claim to fame, however, should be how it ushers in new music to suit the moods and colors of the season. Singer-songwriter Sabrina Claudio’s voice fits right into the scenery, especially with her aptly titled new release, About Time.
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The 10-track project, which features 6LACK on bonus song “Belong To You,” follows behind her well-received 2016 EP, Confidently Lost. Now, Claudio will be sharing goods from both bodies of work alongside 6lack on his FREE 6LACK TOUR, which runs from this October through November.
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A new musical drama is coming to NBC! "Rise" tells the story of real-life teacher Lou Volpe and how he transformed a famed theater program at a Pennsylvania high school. The series stars "How I Met Your Mother" alum Josh Radnor, "Moana" actress Auli'i Cravalho, newcomer Damon J. Gillespie, "White Men Can't Jump" actress Rosie Perez and more. In honor of the "Rise" premiere on March 13, 2018, Wonderwall.com rounded up more of our favorite musical TV shows. Keep reading...
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The Suffolk, England house that doubled as Harry Potter’s first home in the boy wizard films is up for sale.
The De Vere House in the village of Lavenham was chosen as the pad Potter’s parents owned while they were starting a family, and it appeared in flashback scenes in the films.
It’s also the place where movie villain Lord Voldemort killed Harry’s folks when he was a baby.
The six-bedroom home is on the market for $1.3 million.
Reps Query MTN Over Mass Sack, Demand List Of Disengaged Staff
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SEABROOK, N.H. (WHDH) - Police in New Hampshire are looking for two men accused of stealing $10,000 worth of fireworks Sunday morning.
Surveillance video shows a white truck backing up to what police say is the rear of Rudy’s Fireworks in Seabrook just before 2 a.m.
Moments later, they took off with the stolen items, police said.
Anyone with information is asked to call Seabrook police.
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Feb 14 Magellan Aerospace Corp
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CORVALLIS, Ore. — Brittany McPhee had 18 points and 12 rebounds and scored No. 24 Stanford’s last four points as the Cardinal held on for a 60-57 win over No. 16 Oregon State on Friday night.
Stanford (15-8, 9-2 Pac-12) led 51-42 on DiJonai Carrington’s layup with 7:58 left in the fourth quarter. Mikayla Pivec made a pair of free throws at 1:17 and Taya Corosdale split a pair at 53 seconds to cut Oregon State’s deficit to 59-57.
McPhee made 1 of 2 free throws with 7.7 seconds left and Carrington stole it from Kat Tudor for the final play of the game.
Kiana Williams added 14 points and Alanna Smith scored 11 for the Cardinal, who made just 2 of 19 from 3-point range, but had 17 offensive rebounds and a 44-35 edge on the glass overall.
Katie McWilliams made 4 of 9 from 3-point range and led the Beavers (16-6, 7-4) with 16 points. Pivec added 15 points and Taylor Kalmer scored 12.
Around the same time, mandatory evacuation orders were expanded to include the area west of Highway 16 to Berryessa Knoxville Road from Old Country Road 40 down to Country Road 53 in Yolo and Napa counties.
Olympic silver medalist Travis Stevens is welcomed home in Lakewood
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Jasper is two years old. He is a neutered male and a brown tabby cat. He's a lot of fun to watch because he's curious and he has lots of energy. He'd do well in a home with another cat or something to play with.
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The Palestinian Ministry of Health (MoH) on Wednesday announced the death of a Palestinian youth due to wounds he sustained a few days ago East of Rafah. southern Gaza strip.
The spokesman for the health of Gaza, Ashraf al-Qadra, said that Naji Ghoneim, 23, has died of injuries sustained a few days ago by the Israeli fire East of Rafah city.
Ghoneim was transferred to receive treatment in Jerusalem hospitals, and passed away there.
Ghoneim’s death raises the death toll in Gaza since the end of march to 118 martyrs, in addition to thousands of injuries as well.
The suspect is at large. In a news release , the Juneau Police Department described him as a thin, 6-foot-2 man with reddish-brown eyebrows.
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SRINAGAR: Mohammad Ashraf Sehrai was on Monday elected chairman of the Tehreek-e-Hurriyat, replacing Syed Ali Shah Geelani.
Geelani held the post for 15 years since the party was formed following a split in the Hurriyat Conference in 2003.
Sehrai was elected chairman of the Tehreek-e-Hurriyat at a meeting of its Executive Committee after Geelani decided to step down, sources in the separatist party said.
Geelani will, however, continue to head the hardline faction of the Hurriyat Conference of which Tehreek-e-Hurriyat is a constituent, the sources said.
Political observers here believe that Sehrai will ultimately succeed 88-year-old Geelani as the head of the Hurriyat Conference as well.
× Michigan’s top cop ‘truly sorry’ for knocking NFL protests
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The director of the Michigan State Police has met privately with black lawmakers more than a week after she shared a Facebook post that called NFL players kneeling during the national anthem “anti-American degenerates.”
Col. Kriste Kibbey Etue emerged from the meeting Thursday and told reporters that she isn’t resigning, despite calls from civil rights activists and many Democrats for her to do so. Republican Gov. Rick Snyder says her job is safe.
Etue says she’s “truly sorry” if she offended anyone and will stay focused on making Michigan “a safer place.”
Etue says “we have some work to do” with minorities. She didn’t elaborate.
Etue shared a meme on her personal Facebook page that called NFL players who kneel during the national anthem “millionaire ingrates who hate America.”
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Guanghui Energy Co Ltd:
* SAYS IT SETS INVESTMENT PLAN OF 5.53 BILLION YUAN ($880.29 million) IN 2018, FINANCING OF UP TO 13 BILLION YUAN Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2E6OSNP Further company coverage: ($1 = 6.2820 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
Former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar on Friday announced he has signed a contract with Lahore Qalandars to act as the team’s mentor.
Akhtar, considered to be one of the fastest bowlers in cricket history, announced his decision at a press conference in Lahore.
“I’m honored and privileged to be a part of this. Extremely excited, thrilled!” he said.
Qalandars owner Fawad Naeem Rana while welcoming Akhtar said the former speedster was a valuable addition to the team.
Akhtar also expressed his desire to mentor Haris Rauf, a young talent who was selected by the Qalandars during their open trials progaramme.
"Haris is from Pindi. He is the find of Aqib Javed. Aqib knows a talent when he sees one," he said.
Fitbit (FIT +2.2% ) is nearing the launch of the follow-up to last year's Blaze watch, and the new release will be a high-stakes product for the company's profitability, says Raymond James.
Smartwatches are now where smartphones were in 2009, says analyst Tavis McCourt (reiterating an Outperform rating), "just recently allowing third-party app access to the platform” and "waiting for a 'killer app’."
Categories of wearables are beginning to merge, and McCourt expects older Fitbit products to wane: "Our estimate is ~20% decline in legacy products next year, and a 10-15% penetration of the base with the new smartwatch, but obviously results could come in much better or much worse than these estimates.”
There's a wide range of outcomes for Fitbit and it's frustrating to track due to extremely variable third-party sales data, he says.
HONOLULU, Hi. — A volcano on Hawaii’s Big Island has destroyed more than 700 homes since it began spraying lava out of a vent on a residential street last month.
Kilauea volcano has covered large parts of the island multiple times over the past century.
People who lived through past eruptions speak of profound despair at losing homes and their way of life, but also about new opportunities and perspectives they gained.
Mary Dressler says losing her home gave her an incentive to work harder and get back on her feet.
When her house burned in 1990, she moved with her husband and their two young daughters into the video rental store they operated. They built a new home about eight months later.
After more than 2,000 years, the once-vibrant ancient Romaniote Jewish community - swallowed up by Sephardic immigrants and nearly wiped out by the Nazis - is limping along with just a handful of members, but they aren't packing yet. We wanted to catch them before it's too late For the longest time we'd wanted to visit the Jewish communities in Greece, and see if we could encounter the last remaining Romaniote Jews in their home setting before they entirely disappeared from the stage of history.
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Kennedy was diagnosed with a foot bruise after being hit in the right foot by a line drive during Tuesday's game against the Brewers, Maria Torres of The Kansas City Star reports.
The line drive off the bat of Ryan Braun was hit at 106 mph, and although Kennedy was able to finish the inning he allowed a three-run home run to Travis Shaw before exiting the game. The 33-year-old should be considered day-to-day for now, but he seems likely to be available for Sunday's expected start against the White Sox considering the X-rays came back negative.
Climate change is a clear and present threat facing all of us today. So we must ask ourselves what kind of world we will leave for our children if we do not take decisive actions now.
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ZURICH (AP) A North Korean hockey player tested positive for a banned drug ahead of the Pyeongchang Olympics in a case that was later dropped.
The International Ice Hockey Federation says Kim Un Hyang was able to show that a positive test for hydrochlorothiazide ”was the result of contaminated food products.” Details of her defense were not given.
The substance is a diuretic that can hide the presence of other banned drugs.
The IIHF says the concentration in her sample was far below the World Anti-Doping Agency’s detection limit, and a subsequent sample during the Olympic tournament tested negative.
The Court of Arbitration for Sport did not suspend the player who continued to represent the combined Korean team, which was winless at the Olympics.
Hockey’s governing body says it offered a settlement ”for no fault or negligence.”
According to Wilson County Emergency Management Agency Director Joey Cooper, WEMA first responders were sent at about 2:57 p.m. to Alvin Sperry Road.
The school bus had 18 children on board and one driver. All students were evaluated at the scene with no injuries.
Wilson County sheriff’s deputies also responded to the crash.
The wreck remained under investigation by Tennessee Highway Patrol troopers.
BOARDMAN, Ohio (WKBN) – An exciting day for local cub scouts after weeks of preparation finally led them to the Pinewood Derby to race their hand-made cars.
Boardman’s Cub Scout Pack 27 had a month and a half to make their cars, and Saturday, they got to see how they measured up to the competition.
Lots of awards were up for grabs, but while friendly competition is always fun, scout leaders say it’s the families that make the event.
“We also offer siblings and family members to enter a car as well. So we want this to be more of a family event instead of just the boys. So, sisters can race their cars, grandparents, whoever is interested,” said Assistant Cub Master Matthew Feehley.
Scouts anywhere from kindergarten to fifth grade could go and race their cars. About 60 of them participated.
The annual derby was held at Boardman United Methodist Church.
Drax says may convert coal units to run on gas
LONDON, June 15 British power producer Drax is assessing whether to convert its remaining coal-fired power units to run on gas instead so they can compete in the country's annual capacity auction, the company said on Thursday.
Q. I created a Nano Server ISO using the Nano Server Image Builder however when I try and build a VM from the ISO it fails to boot.
A. This is because if you build an ISO file designed to deploy to physical hardware it will not have the Hyper-V drivers present which means it will not work in a VM. Instead you need to build images that are targeted for Hyper-V VMs.
Hull City boss Mike Phelan is "annoyed" by his side's "basic" defensive errors after they squandered a lead to lose 3-1 to West Brom at The Hawthorns.
MATCH REPORT: West Brom 3-1 Hull City
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SARANAC LAKE, N.Y. (AP) — Former cable host Dylan Ratigan has joined a crowded field of Democratic candidates hoping to win a Republican-held congressional seat in northern New York.
The former MSNBC and CNBC personality and businessman announced his bid Wednesday to represent New York’s largely rural 21st Congressional District.
The hotly contested seat is now held by two-term GOP Rep. Elise Stefanik, a strong fundraiser whom Democrats hope could be vulnerable this year if midterm conditions favor their party.
Eight or more Democrats have already expressed interest in running for the seat
Ratigan lives in Lake Placid in the Adirondack Mountains and was born in nearby Saranac Lake.
TORONTO, July 3, 2018 /CNW/ - The following issues have been halted by IIROC:
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"Sometimes I'm one of the people who gets frustrated," Amodei said. "Look, I'm not going to be the language proctor for the U.S. House of Representatives, but I am going to allow a senior staffer who deals with all of that stuff — if they think a situation was such that it warranted saying something up the line.... Well, you know what, I'm responsible for what I'm saying right now. Welcome to the world where words have impact."
Syrian opposition activists say an airstrike has killed at least eight people in an eastern town that borders Iraq. The activists say the airstrike late Monday in Boukamal was most likely carried out by the US-led coalition that has been targeting the Islamic State group in Syria and Iraq. Airstrikes by the US-led coalition have killed dozens of civilians over the past several weeks as the battle against the extremists intensifies.
The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said Tuesday that the airstrike killed 13 civilians, including women and children, as well as three IS fighters. Opposition activist Omar Abu Laila, who is from the province where the strike took place and currently lives in Europe, said eight people were killed, including an Iraqi family of four.
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Follow Sportsmail's coverage of the Premier League as Middlesbrough host Leicester City to get the bank holiday action under way in the top flight.
Less than two days after falling to defeat at Manchester United despite leading with five minutes to play, Aitor Karanka's side now welcome the champions to the Riverside Stadium.
NEW YORK The U.S. Federal Reserve, which has amassed some $4.5 trillion in bonds since the recession, could begin trimming that portfolio after this year's raft of interest-rate hikes and will aim to keep cutting it for "a number of years," a Fed official said on Wednesday.
Some $2.5 trillion of that record total offsets excess reserves in the banking system.
However the U.S. central bank ultimately decides to shed the bonds, it will take place "in the background" yet still influence the pace with which the Fed continues to raise rates, said San Francisco Fed President John Williams. He added only that the portfolio will shrink to a level "significantly below" the current portion of excess reserves.
(Reporting by Jonathan Spicer; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
23:04 Reported News Briefs Av 22, 5777 , 14/08/17 Av 22, 5777 , 14/08/17 Temperatures down tomorrow, up again on Thursday It will be partly cloudy overnight and clear to partly cloudy Tuesday and Wednesday with a slight drop in temperature and relief in heat stress. It will be slightly warmer on Thursday with an additional slight rise in temperature on Friday in the coastal plain. Tuesay highs:
Jerusalem: 31Celsius/87Fahrenheit;
Kinneret/Sea of Galilee: 38C/100F;
Golan Heights, Be'er Sheva': 34/93; Haifa: 29/84; Tel Aviv: 30/86;
Dead Sea: 39/102; Eilat: 41/105 ► ◄ Last Briefs
Benoit Coeure, executive board member of the European Central Bank (ECB), speaks during a conference in Brussels, Belgium March 28, 2017. REUTERS/Yves Herman
PARIS Governments and other economic actors need to get ready for higher borrowing costs after years of record lows, ECB Executive Board member Benoit Coeure said on Monday.
"It's obvious that the financial sector, and other economic actors and especially governments must prepare (for higher interest rates)," Coeure told a finance conference in Paris.
"I hope that euro zone governments know that interest rates will not stay at current levels," Coeure added.
Coeure also said that negative interest rates that the ECB charges banks to deposit with it, had been effective in terms of monetary policy, but such rates should not stay in place too long due to the risk it could weaken those banks.
(Reporting by Leigh Thomas and Yann Le Guernigou; Editing by Sudip Kar-Gupta)
Walker Myrick is pictured at the grave of his twin brother, Willis, in 2012, when he was 5 years old. Walker wanted to tell Willis, who died about two months before the boys' birth of twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome, about his first day of school.
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Expect Lady Gaga sightings for the next couple days, leading up to the pop star's Pepsi Center performance on Tuesday night.
The Haus of Gaga showed up to celebrate the holidays at Lucky Strike at the Denver Pavilions on Sunday night. Dressed in sexy elfin wear, Gaga herself joined her crew, decked out in all manner of Christmas-themed outfits. The singer wrote on photo she posted on Instagram: "Happy Holidays from the #HausOfGaga. We love you and wish you lots of cheers and no tears!"
Gaga's Born This Way Foundation has teamed up with the National Council for Behavior Health to lead extensive emergency mental-health first-aid training for local youth on Tuesday. Gaga is not expected to be at that event, held before her Tuesday night concert in Denver.
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West Aurora (Ill.) High School football coach Nate Eiler hasn’t seen a single player like 2020 Aurora (Ill.) West Aurora four-star defensive tackle Denver Warren in his high school coaching career.
The 6-foot-3, 300-pound lineman committed to Michigan on Monday, becoming the third member of U-M’s 2020 class — and first defensive lineman.
New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) Budget passenger carrier SpiceJet on Wednesday announced its “Mega Monsoon Sale” which offers an all inclusive one-way fares starting as low as Rs 999 for non-stop flights on select sectors on its domestic network.
The five day sale will be open till midnight of July 8 and the travel period will be valid till October 8, the airline said in a statement.
“The promo one-way fare of Rs 999 will be applicable for popular routes including Dehradun- Delhi, Delhi-Dehradun, Delhi-Jaipur, Delhi-Chandigarh, Chennai-Bengaluru, Jammu-Srinagar, and Agartala-Kolkata.”
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Loyal was the word Matt Martin used to describe John Tavares. Normally, it would have been a compliment.
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Washington/Holmes County Relay For Life “Wish Upon a Cure” schedule of events.
February 27th “Love a Survivor” Team Party
March 27th “Caregiver Theme” Team Party
April 24th Bank Night at Wells Fargo
May 1st-May 5th Paint the counties Purple
May 5th-Disney Theme Relay Event at Pals Park 5PM to 11PM
Please help us find a cure for cancer. If your business or organization would like to join the fight please call Danielle Cappel at 850-297-0588 or Dawn Veit at 850-774-3564.
Carrie Underwood has proven she has superpowers as a mom when bedtime rolls around.
Underwood took to Instagram last week to share a few photos from her adorable superhero-themed pajama party with husband, Mike Fisher, and son, Isaiah.
Donning capes and masks from the Disney Junior show PJ Masks, the family got suited up to save the world all before tucking Isaiah in. U
nderwood said in the caption for the photos, “Just a typical Thursday night at the Fisher house…featuring Catboy, Gekko and Owlette! It’s time to be a hero! #PJMasks”
Just a typical Thursday night at the Fisher house…featuring Catboy, Gekko and Owlette! It's time to be a hero! #PJMasks A post shared by Carrie Underwood (@carrieunderwood) on Aug 10, 2017 at 7:22pm PDT
Underwood didn’t have to bust out any superpowers this weekend when she won at the Teen Choice Awards!
The teens have spoken and Carrie won the award for Choice Country Artist!
...through a choose-your-own-adventure game reduces hostility to group by 0.2-0.3 standard deviations. This confirms my belief that choose your own adventure games are awesome.
Dan Davies: The trouble is they're too powerful. Anthony Stafford Beer gave up on simulation exercises in management training because he wasn't happy with the idea of million pound decisions being made on the basis of what worked in a game he dreamt up in an afternoon.
Chris Hanratty: I'm happy with forms of communication which, in moderation, give power to creative imaginative people capable of writing narratives!
Yorkshire Ranter: I'm fairly sure you could construct one to have the opposite effect.
Dave Andress: More time on the Kobayashi Maru?
Celestial M. Weasel: With our simulation software we would certainly have senior people come into the room look at the coloured boxes moving round the screen (as was the fashion at the time ((c) Abe Simpson)) and say 'yes, I knew that was the problem' and go off to make decisions...
Don’t miss this chance to enjoy fashion, refreshments, and a terrific silent auction while supporting strong, healthy, confident young ladies in our community!
This Sunday, April 23, from 2 to 4 pm, join Girls On The Run as it hosts- Girls on the Runway- an empowering event and style show- at the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force.
Guests will hear from a female WWII veteran and have a chance to visit the ‘Fly Girls’ exhibit honoring female heroes.
For ticket information, visit: eventbrite.com.
ALL proceeds will go to the Girls on the Run Coastal Georgia Scholarship fund.
Needs: The Bills lost Stephon Gilmore in free agency, but they were able to retain Lorenzo Alexander, keeping their best pass rusher in the mix. However, neither of those moves will change the team’s primary needs.
When it comes time to draft, the Bills will look to address holes at wide receiver, cornerback, safety, defensive end and tight end. Some needs are bigger than others, but look for Buffalo to draft players at each of those spots.
Picks: First round (10), second round (44), third round (75), fifth round (139, 152), sixth round (169).
Portland's deadliest death metal band returns with their long-awaited sophomore album Disinterred Horror. Nearly seven years since their debut full-length Oath of the Abyss and four years since their last recording, Void Manifest EP, Ritual Necromancy have been honing their song-writing skills while showcasing their bludgeoning sounds at live events such as last year's Dark Descent anniversary show and Maryland Death Fest 2018.
Evidence of the band's evolution can be heard in the video for album track "Command The Sigil."
Dark Descent Records will release Disinterred Horror on CD, tape and digital formats on May 25th. Vinyl treatment coming soon.
Album cover by Josh McAlear.
Tracklisting:
“To Raise The Writhing Shadows”
“Command The Sigil”
“Discarnate Machination”
“Cymbellum Eosphorous”
“Command The Sigil”:
The Georgian Defense Ministry has drafted and submitted to parliament a " concept " for the creation of a strong reservist force capable of supporting and augmenting the regular army in the event of a full-scale armed conflict. Although details remain unclear, several military analysts have judged the proposal realistic and effective.
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Precision Window Tinting, a new Findlay business at 110 Crystal Ave., offers automotive, residential, and commercial window tinting, as well as headlight restoration, windshield chip repair, paint protection film, and pinstriping. Rick Bell, right, is the owner and the lead tinter, with over 20 years of experience. Van Williams, left, is a tint installer, and Heather Bell is a tint installer and office manager. Precision Window Tinting uses only Llumar films. The company’s residential and commercial films consist of metalized or ceramic materials, all of which have 99 percent ultraviolet ray protection. The business can be reached at 419-455-0117, and is on Facebook. It is open during winter from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday and Wednesday, and other days by appointment. (Photo provided)
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TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A budget proposal that puts a passenger train route that passes through Kansas at risk is raising concerns.
The Topeka Capital-Journal reports that President Donald Trump’s budget calls for the elimination of federal subsidies for some money-losing long-distance train routes.
Amtrak spokesman Marc Magliari said in an email that the final and full budget plan for Amtrak’s federal aid hasn’t been released. But he confirmed that among “several services targeted” would be the Southwest Chief, which spans from Chicago to Los Angeles. It has stops in several Kansas towns, including Topeka, Lawrence, Garden City and Hutchinson.
Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins has voiced concern, saying that “infrastructure is vital to Kansas and rural America.” Kansas generates just shy of 50,000 passengers per year for Amtrak.
Dozens of insurance companies say they're not obligated to help pay for Duke Energy Corp.'s multi-billion dollar coal ash cleanup because the nation's largest electric company long knew about but did nothing to reduce the threat of potentially toxic pollutants. The claim is in a filing by lawyers for nearly 30 international and domestic insurance companies that were sued by Duke Energy in March to force them to cover part of the utility's coal ash cleanup costs in the Carolinas.
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John P. Filo/CBSFresh off his Grammy wins last weekend, Bruno Mars has now confirmed what he teased yesterday: he’s launching a “finale” leg of his 24K World Tour.
The tour will visit 12 cities — Boston, Brooklyn, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Los Angeles, Nashville, Newark, Philadelphia, St. Paul, Toronto and Tulsa — but so far, we don’t have venues or dates yet. Bruno‘s “lil sis,” Cardi B, who joins him on his hit “Finesse” remix, will be his special guest.
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Tickets for the tour go on sale February 16. The tour is sponsored by Cross Colours, the iconic ’90s clothing brand that was re-launced in 2014. Bruno and Cardi wear the brand in their “Finesse” video, and they also wore it for their Grammys performance.
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YEREVAN, MAY 31, ARMENPRESS. World-renowned ethnic Armenian economist Daron Acemoglu will visit Armenia to give expert consulting on the ongoing reforms in the country, reports Armenpress.
The economist told Voice of America that he is discussing with the Armenian top leadership the dates of his arrival in Armenia. “I want to clearly understand what goals the Armenian leadership puts before itself and what challenges it sees”, the economist said, adding that he has already talked to Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan for two times. “It would help me to sit and analyze how the situation can develop, and I can come to Armenia and give advice at that time. I know, as I am from abroad, there will be many issues that I will not understand completely, but maybe I succeed in helping Armenia within my knowledge”, Daron Acemoglu said.
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Wonderwall.com is taking a look back at the biggest celeb style hits and misses of the month -- the good, the bad and the fugly! -- starting with our favorite look so far: the Redemption LBD that Kendall Jenner wore during the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in Beverly Hills on March 4. The micro-mini, which flaunted the model's extra-long stems, featured sheer panels on the sides, a plunging neckline and asymmetrical ruffled wings at the shoulders. Her styling was impeccable too: From her stick-straight bob to her glossy pout and her emerald chandelier earrings (so on-trend!), everything about this look was perfection. (It might just be Kendall's best ever!) But she's not the only bold-faced name who blew us away with an LBD on Hollywood's biggest night...
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BEIJING — A Chinese news agency says an explosion at a chemical plant in the country's east has killed four people.
The Xinhua News Agency said the blast Saturday at the Jinshan Chemical Plant Co., in Linshu County in Shandong province southeast of Beijing also injured six people.
Xinhua says the explosion occurred during maintenance.
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On Netflix's remake of One Day at a Time, the longtime producer teams up with Mike Royce and Gloria Calderon Kellett, America's first-ever Latina showrunner.
After Two Decades Away, Norman Lear Has a New TV Show
Good Tidings of 2017: Megan Mullally and Leslie Jordan Flame Rumors of a Will & Grace Revival
Seth Meyers Crammed a Year of Insane Politics Into One Closer Look Segment
The Real Housewives of Atlanta Recap: Cute and Cordial
In a moving episode, The Affair tackles class divisions in a truly fascinating way.
Urban sang a medley that also included songs from Prince, Merle Haggard, Leonard Cohen and Glenn Frey.
"The Six Thatchers" isn't much of a mystery, but it's certainly shocking.
Johns says a new DC TV announcement is coming soon.
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At Long Last, Billy Joel Sang ‘Miami 2017’ in Miami, 2017, and Luckily No Lights Went Out on Broadway
The piano man rang in the new year with his 1976 hit.
The speech from the throne has indicated the government will be providing some financial relief to citizens in the 2017 Budget.
Lieutenant-Governor Judith Guichon says, with a projected budget surplus of 2 point 2 billion dollars, the province is in a position to pay us back…..
Details on how that will happen will be released in the provincial budget which comes down next Tuesday.
There will also be something for municipalities…..
The Premier has also announced that former federal cabinet minister David Emerson will be the province s new trade envoy to the United States.
He will work with the Canadian and U.S. governments to get a new softwood lumber deal.
You have to go through some pretty impressive testing to get on the game show Jeopardy.
You have to be not just smart, but, well versed on a vast array of subjects including pop culture.
Welp, these contestants on “Jeopardy” don’t seem to know anything about football.
So, in honor of it being Superbowl weekend, let’s enjoy knowing more about something than these super smart people.
Even if it is just for a minute….lol
In this Oct. 8, 2013 file photo, then Libyan Prime Minister Ali Zidan speaks during a press conference in Rabat, Morocco. Witnesses say militiamen in Libya abducted Zidan, a former prime minister, in the capital, Tripoli late on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2107. (AP Photo/Abdeljalil Bounhar, File)
Bad news, Evo fans. If a recent report is to be believed, Mitsubishi is preparing to reintroduce its storied Lancer nameplate in the form of, you guessed it, a crossover.
Mitsubishi COO Trevor Mann and chief designer Tsunehiro Kunimoto recently spoke to Auto Express, and hinted at the future of the brand's former compact sedan. It looks like the Lancer may be getting a lot more ground clearance (and a lot less cool).
"We have a long-range product plan that’s pretty solid until 2025, and a dotted line beyond that," said Mann. "Within that what we've said is, 'Which vehicles do we want? What are we going to work on?' We’re going to replace ASX [a.k.a. Outlander Sport in the States], Outlander, and Triton [pickup truck]. Then we have these two boxes: Pajero and Lancer."
"Lancer's probably the easiest one; we believe we’ve got a solution that could fit the segment," remarked Mann.
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis firefighters transported eight patients to a hospital following a carbon monoxide leak at a restaurant on the city’s far northeast side.
Battalion Chief Rita Reith says the leak shortly after noon Friday produced a carbon monoxide reading of 150 parts per million at Skyline Chili in Castleton and 70 ppm in an adjacent restaurant. She says medical treatment is recommended for readings of 10 ppm and higher.
Reith says one worker at the packed restaurant had a reading of 30 ppm.
She says that workers began complaining of symptoms including headaches, nausea, lightheadedness and blurry vision, and two managers asked patrons and workers to evacuate.
Store manager Cheri Throop told firefighters that kettles and a gas water heater both had been worked on recently, the kettles on Thursday.
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From Lana Del Rey's theatrical flourishes to The xx's mood-stirring majesty, these were the pictorial highlights of Gothenburg's annual indie extravaganza.
Lana Del Rey brought her own onstage ’50s cinema. Thee Oh Sees played transparent guitars. London Gammas went double denim and, by the look of these pictures of the weekend, MØ came dangerously close to being trampled to death by a 2:1 scale version of herself. Yes, 2017’s Way Out West festival in Gothenburg, Sweden, was certainly a sight to behold, and here are some of the best of ’em.
To say this is a novelty would be an understatement. You have to really, truly like the idea of having speakers on your noggin, or at least have enough nostalgia for Atari's early days to drop $100-plus on headgear. However, there's no question that you'll stand out if you splurge on a Speakerhat, especially when you start cranking the beats. Just don't use this as an excuse to blare music at every given opportunity -- a hat with speakers is a privilege.
A "city" of clay, toothpicks, sponges and paint depicts the bustling mill town of Aberdeen as it looked in 1887 in a model constructed by two junior high girls, Beverley Keegan and Loreen Sanders. For blueprints, the two girls studied history of Grays Harbor and consulted with J.H. Fuller, city treasurer, pioneer resident of the city.
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The government effective from today (January 01) has banned the practice of patients admitted to state hospitals getting their blood tests done at private hospitals.
Minister of health, Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine, Dr. Rajith Senaratne said that the laboratories at all the hospitals in the island are provided with the instruments to conduct the required blood tests.
The Health Minister said that disciplinary action will be taken against directors of the state hospitals if any incidents are reported about obtaining blood tests from private sector.
Minister has given instructions to Secretary of Health Ministry Mr. Anura Jayawickrema to issue a special circular to all directors of hospital with laboratory facilities stating the government's position on blood tests.
The Bleeker Street butcher accused of handing a noose to a black deliveryman is off the chopping block — so long as he stays out of trouble.
Joseph Ottomanelli, who allegedly handed a makeshift noose to 36-year-old drive Victor Sheppard, will have the case against him dismissed and sealed if he can avoid arrest for the next six months.
The longtime meat-hawker, of Ottomanelli & Sons Meat Market, maintains he had nothing to do with the racist stunt.
“Joseph Ottomanelli did not do that which he was accused of doing,” defense attorney Ron Kuby said Monday. “Unfortunately, a false accusation has become tantamount to a conviction and perpetual sentence on social media. He and his family will continue to serve a diverse community, with zero tolerance for bias, as they have done for over a century.”
The 61-year-old butcher has previously said a disgruntled, fired employee was behind the hateful act.
LEXINGTON, S.C. — Authorities in South Carolina say four people were found dead in a home in what appears to be a murder-suicide.
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher said in a news release that the dead — a man, a woman and their two children — were found Sunday around 8 p.m. Fisher says it’s believed all four died of gunshot wounds.
In a tweet, the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department said the deaths appear to be a murder-suicide and the investigation is ongoing.
Fisher identified the dead as 26-year-old Marissa Hope Reynoso and two of her children, four-year-old Elijah Chavez and one-year-old Ezra Chavez. Also dead was 25-year-old Jorge Luis Chavez, who’s believed to be the father of the two children.
Fisher says an older child of Reynoso wasn’t at the home at the time.
TERREBONNE, La. (KLFY) – One man is dead after being struck by a vehicle in Terrebonne Parish Monday night.
Troopers with State Police responded to the crash just before 9:00 p.m. on Highway 24 near Clendenning Road.
A preliminary investigation revealed that Albert Willliams, Jr., 62, of Montegut was traveling south on Highway 24 and drove onto the southbound shoulder, striking a pedestrian.
The pedestrian, identified as Byron Acosta, 43, of Houma suffered fatal injuries and pronounced him dead at the scene.
Master Trooper Brooks David says a breath test indicated that Williams was over the legal alcohol limit and was charged with vehicular homicide and improper lane usage.
Williams was booked into the Terrebonne Parish Correctional Center.
The crash remains under investigation.
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Port Moresby Papua New Guinea will ban Facebook for a month while it identifies fake profiles and considers the website’s effect on the country. Communication minister Sam Basil said users posting pornography and false information would be identified. He also suggested the country could set up its own rival social network. Facebook has faced scrutiny following the Cambridge Analytica scandal and has been criticised over the way it has tried to tackle fake news. Although only about 10% of people in Papua New Guinea have internet access, the country is proving proactive in its regulation of online services.
Mary Elizabeth Herman , Sarah L. Johnson, site manager Eudora Frasier and Mary Julia Grant spend the morning of Wednesday April 12, 2017, telling stories, drinking coffee and laughing at the Bureau of Aging Services Senior Center in Georgetown. As the state's baby boomer population has been aging, an increase has been seen is the demand for senior centers and in the number of deaths over births.
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PONY, the original sneaker brand with a 45-plus year history of influencing New York’s culture of cool, relaunches this week with the campaign, “Product of New York” under its namesake. The campaign creative is intended to honor the city that has long defined the brand and its highly-coveted sneaker collections.
To celebrate the relaunch and modernization of PONY’s iconic Topstar sneaker, which was integral in the creation of present-day sneaker culture, the brand collaborated with Brooklyn hip-hop superstar and actor Joey Bada$$, who served as both the perfect muse and model for the fall collection. Check out more below!
1st Street SE in downtown Cedar Rapids around 10:30 a.m.
Crews are working very hard to clear streets in Cedar Rapids.
According to Cedar Rapids Communication Coordinator Emily Muhlbach crews have been working since early Sunday night and additional crews were called in around 4 this morning to help clear streets in time for the Monday morning commute.
Street crews are using 50% salt and 50% sand on the roadways.
As of this morning they are continuing to keep up with main roads while also working to clear neighborhood streets.
Cedar Rapids police responded to 31 crashes between 6 p.m. Sunday and 8:30 Monday morning.
The city says about 90 plows are out.
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Power is being switched back on for more than 2,000 householders in Longton after a power cut at 10.30am.
Up to 2,150 homes were affected by the outage and were originally told power would remain off until the early evening.
However, it is now understood electricity had been restored to most homes by noon.
No-one from Electricity North West was available for comment.
Mount suffered a torn Achilles during Tuesday's OTA session and will miss the remainder of the 2018 season, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports. He's scheduled to undergo surgery in the next couple of days.
Mount required a cart to leave the gridiron, a sign that the issue was a serious one. Now the extent of the issue has been revealed, and the linebacker faces a long road to recovery. It's a tough break for the fourth-year player, who was hoping to parlay a good camp into a 53-man roster spot. It's quite possible he will land on injured reserve in the coming days.
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Temperatures take a big jump for Thursday. Readings will top out in the 90s for the first time this season. It will remain warm, but not quite as hot through the weekend. Expect mostly sunny skies with highs in the 70s and 80s.
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South Carolina state archivists are seeking $200,000 to fight the effects of old conservation techniques that threaten South Carolina’s copies of seven constitutions dating to 1776. The copies are in various states of disrepair. Some appear to be in good condition but were conserved using a 1940s process that is slowly degrading the documents housed in the temperature-controlled archives.
The cellulose acetate lamination applied in the 1940s needs to be removed before it breaks down into acetic acid, said Eric Emerson, director of the S.C. Department of Archives and History. In fact, the preservation effort of the 1940s is actually accelerating the deterioration, not preserving the documents.
You can read the details in an article by Gavin Jackson in the Post and Courier at: https://goo.gl/wsn7rx.
Longtime “Today” show viewers are being treated to a familiar sight this week as Katie Couric returns to the co-anchor chair for the first time in more than a decade.
Couric rejoined Matt Lauer on Monday to begin a weeklong stint on the NBC morning program. She told Lauer, “It just feels like I never left.” She has made cameo appearances on the show in recent years, but Monday was her first time as a guest co-anchor.
Couric co-hosted “Today” with Lauer and his predecessor, Bryant Gumbel, from 1989 to 2006. She left NBC to become anchor of the CBS Evening News and is now with Yahoo News.
Couric is filling in for Savannah Guthrie, who’s on maternity leave. Another former “Today” co-anchor, Meredith Vieira, will fill in next week.
Djokovic into French Open third round for 13th time
PARIS: Former champion Novak Djokovic reached the French Open third round for the 13th time on Wednesday with a 7-6 (7/1), 6-4, 6-4 win over Spanish qualifier Jaume Munar.
Djokovic, the 2016 Roland Garros champion and former world number one but seeded 20 this year, goes on to face Spain´s 13th seed Roberto Bautista Agut for a place in the last 16.
The Serb fired 39 winners but 33 unforced errors and was broken three times by Munar, the world 155.
April 10 Centurion Finance SA:
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Downtown Sioux Falls Store Sees Big Business for St. Patrick’s Day
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – St. Patrick’s Day brought extra customers to downtown Sioux Falls stores this weekend and to one shop in particular.
Mrs. Murphy’s Irish Gifts say the parade usually brings in a bigger crowd, much like the Christmas season for other retailers. This St. Patrick’s Day, owners say the best day of business in the store’s 20-year history.
Dick Murphy says the store is a way for his family to share their Irish heritage with the community, and to help customers celebrate their own traditions during the holiday.
“I think they like being around an Irish gift store when you have a St. Patrick’s Day parade. It’s something that connects them and something, that I find, is incredible for a day of business as well,” says Murphy.
Murphy says his family has been at every St. Patrick’s Day parade in Sioux Falls, but this year’s was extra special. His brother Patrick Murphy led the parade as it’s grand marshal.
RAMESWARAM: Two Indian nationals were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy for allegedly trying to smuggle 425 gms of heroin worth Rs 1 crore to the island nation.
Acting on a tip-off, a team of naval personnel apprehended the duo, hailing from Dhanushkodi, off Mannar in their territorial waters last night and seized 425 gms of heroin and tobacco products (beedi), Intelligence Bureau sources said today.
Both were taken to Thalaimannar there along with their country boat, they said.
WELLS, Maine — A dog rescue from Maine ended in some sweet “thank you kisses.”
The dog got out of the home through a window, but then became trapped on the roof. A concerned citizen saw the dog and notified authorities, then stood by to make sure nothing happened to the pooch while they were on the way.
Firefighters used a ladder to reach the second story roof of the home and the grateful dog, who rewarded their hard work with an affectionate smooch.
“Thank you kisses to Captain Nawfel! It’s pawsatively love! Is there anything more stunning than an animal expressing gratitude?!” the Wells Police Department wrote on Facebook.
“Thank you to all that called and helped save him,” the department added.
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A woman was arrested on suspicion of fatally hitting a man with her car Sunday night in Tolleson, according to Phoenix police.
Lakeisha Bonner, 20, told police that Gabriel Angel Morales, 21, assaulted her and stole her wallet before he ran away, said Phoenix police Sgt. Jonathan Howard.
Bonner drove through the neighborhood searching for Morales when she saw him and struck him with her vehicle near Pioneer Street and 93rd Drive, about 9 p.m., Howard said.
Police found Morales with critical injuries in a greenbelt area before he died in the hospital.
Police described Morales and Bonner as "associates.''
Bonner stayed at the scene and cooperated with investigators, Howard said.
She was booked for one count of manslaughter.
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - An appeals board has ordered a stay of deportation for a Spanish-language news outlet reporter who was arrested in Tennessee during a demonstration.
The Commercial Appeal reports a lawyer for 42-year-old Manuel Duran said he won the stay of deportation but still faces months in immigration detention while an appeal is pending.
Attorney Jeremy Jong said federal authorities had planned to deport Duran to El Salvador on Wednesday, but the Board of Immigration Appeals in Falls Church, Virginia, ordered a stay on Tuesday. Jong said he spoke with Duran and said he is excited and happy.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement spokesman Bryan D. Cox confirmed the stay but said the underlying immigration case wasn't addressed.
Duran's lawyers have said he came to the U.S. after receiving death threats related to reporting on corruption in El Salvador.
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DALLAS (AP) — Two Dallas police officers have been critically wounded in a shooting outside a hardware store.
The shooting happened about 4:30 p.m. Tuesday outside a Home Depot in northern Dallas.
The Dallas Police Department tweeted about the shooting, giving the conditions of the officers. But it did not immediately provide other details.
The department tweeted that a civilian was also shot. That person’s condition wasn’t immediately known.
Aerial video showed police using a helicopter and trained dogs to search for a suspect in a wooded area next to the store parking lot.
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April 25 (Reuters) - Suntec Real Estate Investment Trust :
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ALAMEDA, Calif. — The Oakland Raiders have signed quarterback Garrett Gilbert to the practice squad ahead of their first playoff game in 14 years.
Agent Leigh Steinberg announced the move on his Twitter account Monday. Gilbert spent time on the Raiders practice squad last season and was cut by the team in the off-season.
The Raiders were seeking a quarterback familiar with their offence with starter Derek Carr sidelined with a broken leg and backup Matt McGloin’s status in question with an injured left shoulder. That leaves rookie Connor Cook as the only healthy quarterback under contract.
Oakland (12-4) opens the post-season Saturday at AFC South champion Houston (9-7).
Ottawa Senators right wing Mark Stone shoots on goal against Boston Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask while left wing Mike Hoffman sets a screen in Game 3 in Boston on Monday, April 17, 2017. Ottawa Senators right wing Mark Stone shoots on goal against Boston Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask while left wing Mike Hoffman sets a screen in Game 3 in Boston on Monday, April 17, 2017.
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Tuesday night President Trump laid out a 1.5 trillion dollar infrastructure plan. And Friday Senator Jon Tester wanted to know what you think of it.
Tester spent Friday at the Great Falls Public Schools District Office.
He said the goal is to understand the need for infrastructure here in Great Falls, and around the state. Mayor Bob Kelly said it is not just bridges and roads that need work. There were also questions regarding broadband, a new by-pass for the Electric City, or even making sure there will be enough funding to finish any of these projects once they are started.
" I think the state will have to put in some dollars but it depends on how it's structured but my guess is the majority of the money will come from the federal government or it won't be built, "said Senator Tester.
Tester said it comes down to prioritizing what is needed most. And that can not be answered until he knows what Montanans need most, and in the end how large the bill will actually be.
Feb 3, 2018; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines forward Moritz Wagner shoots in the first half against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Crisler Center. (Photo: Rick Osentoski, USA TODAY Sports)
No. 24 Michigan Wolverines (18-6, 7-4 Big Ten) vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers (14-10, 3-8)
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LAHORE:- The ICC Tuesday confirmed that David Richardson will step down as its Chief Executive when his contract expires post 2019 ICC World Cup. ICC chairman Shashank Manohar said: "David will be missed by everyone in the game, but this is an opportunity for the ICC to drive forward our new global growth strategy, which David has played an integral part in developing, under new leadership. A global recruitment process will now get underway to identify the right person to lead the ICC." David said the hardest thing as a cricketer is knowing when the time is right to retire but for him, the end of the ICC Cricket World Cup next year is about right.
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CHICAGO — Mayor Rahm Emanuel on Wednesday announced plans to roll out free full-day preschool for all 4-year-olds in Chicago within the next four years.
According to the mayor's office, children from the city's "most in-need" families will have access to an additional 3,700 full-day preschool seats at CPS schools next year. Such access will be extended to all 4-year-olds in the city within four years.
In all, the plan will cost $175 million. Emanuel expects funding to come from the state.
A southbound car crash on the Northern Motorway is causing delays in the North Shore.
The crash is clear of lanes (on the centre median) citybound just after the Sunnynook Rd overbridge, however is causing delays currently.
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Please expect delays northbound also through this area with emergency services part-blocking right lane to attend crash scene. ^TP
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Two breakdowns on the Southern Motorway also slowed traffic this morning but both are now clear.
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This breakdown now cleared. Traffic is moving normally in the area again. ^TP
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April 24 (UPI) -- The Chew co-host Carla Hall announced Tuesday she will guest star on the ABC soap opera General Hospital next month.
The 53-year-old chef and author revealed on The Chew that she taped two episodes of the daytime drama playing a fictional character, not herself.
"I can't really tell you!" she replied when her co-hosts Michael Symon and Clinton Kelly pressed her for details about the character and whether she is a villain or a heroine.
"I'm in the middle of the road," she said, adding she did have the opportunity to give someone her signature side-eye glance. Hall's first episode of GH is to air May 16 and the second will be broadcast later in the month.
Yarbrough allowed two runs on four hits and one walk across three innings Tuesday in a no-decision against the Marlins. He struck out three.
Yarbrough ran into a bit of trouble in the second inning, loading the bases with an intentional walk before opposing pitcher Trevor Richards laced a two-run single to center. He escaped the jam and breezed through the third inning with relative ease, but he didn't come back out for the fourth despite tossing 6.1 innings in his previous outing. Yarbrough's workload remains unpredictable from game to game due to the unconventional nature of the Rays' pitching philosophy. He should be expected to get the ball again during next week's series with the Tigers.
Tarvarus McFadden talks about how going undrafted has put on a chip on his shoulder, but that he plans to make the most of the opportunity the San Francisco 49ers have given him. The 49ers signed the cornerback to a free agent deal.
TULSA -- Police said two people were stabbed in a domestic incident at an East Tulsa apartment complex Sunday night.
Officers responded to the Boulder Ridge Apartments near 31st and 145th East Avenue around 11 p.m.
Officers discovered a woman who told them her boyfriend stabbed her. You was transported to the hospital with non life-threatening injuries.
Officers were later dispatched to a nearby QuikTrip where they made contact with the victim's boyfriend. That man told them his girlfriend stabbed him. He was transported to the hospital with serious injuries.
Neither party was able to give a full statement due to their injuries.
No arrests have been made.
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DURHAM, N.C. (AP) – Duke says Hall of Fame coach Mike Krzyzewski is stepping away from the team to have lower back surgery.
The school announced Monday that Krzyzewski will have the procedure Friday and that associate head coach Jeff Capel will take over in his absence, starting with a home game Wednesday night against Boston College.
Krzyzewski will have a fragment of a herniated disk removed. The school says Krzyzewski tried several treatment options during the past month before deciding on surgery.
The winningest men’s coach in Division I history had four surgeries during the offseason to replace his left knee, repair his left ankle and fix a hernia.
Capel previously took over for Krzyzewski when he missed the trip to Georgia Tech last season because of dehydration and high blood pressure.
Adam Hagenbuch (Switched At Birth), who recurred in Season 2 of Netflix’s Fuller House, has been promoted to series regular for Season 3.
Hagenbuch plays Kimmy Gibbler’s brother Jimmy Gibbler. He’ll join returning stars Candace Cameron Bure, Jodie Sweetin, Andrea Barber, Michael Campion, Elias Harger, Soni Nicole Bringas, Dashiell and Fox Messitt, Juan Pablo Di Pace, Scott Weinger, John Brotherton and Ashley Liao for the third season which premieres later this year.
Best known for his roles on Undateable and Switched at Birth, Hagenbuch has also appeared on Modern Family, Major Crimes, Rizzoli & Isles, Cooper Barrett’s Guide to Surviving Life and the Lifetime movie The Brittany Murphy Story, where he played Ashton Kutcher. His film credits include a starring role in The Ghost of Alice Flag, indie Montauk Highway and a supporting role in The Perks of Being A Wallflower. He’s repped by Gersh and Authentic Management.
Yesterday the Oklahoma legislature brought a bill to the floor that would make abortions illegal unless approved by the mother’s male sexual partner.
Representative Justin Humphrey, the author of the bill, said in an interview with the online news outlet The Intercept that a pregnant woman is merely the baby’s “host.” Humphrey explained, speaking of Oklahoma women, “I understand that they feel like that is their body. . . . [But] you’re a ‘host.’ And you know when you enter into a relationship you’re going to be that host and so, you know, if you pre-know that then take all precautions and don’t get pregnant.”
Critics decried HB 1441 as unconstitutional. In 1992, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a similar law.
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Four cars in AIADMK General Secretary VK Sasikala's convoy were on Wednesday damaged in vandalism near Central Jail in Bengaluru, police said.
Clashes between the AIADMK supporters and police personnel erupted when Sasikala, convicted for corruption, reached Bengaluru to surrender before a trial court.
Sasikala gave herself up at the Central Jail on the city's southern outskirts with her relatives Elavarasi and VN Sudhakaran after reaching from Chennai by road.
The surrender came a day after the Supreme Court upheld her conviction in a case of holding assets disproportionate to known sources of income.
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Clippard was activated ahead of Monday's game against the Diamondbacks, Jake Kaplan of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Reymin Guduan was sent back to Triple-A to clear room for Clippard, who is expected to serve in a setup role for the Astros. The 32-year-old owns a 4.29 ERA and 54:24 K:BB through 46.1 innings between the Yankees and White Sox this season.
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HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – A Harrisburg man will spend up to 23 months in prison for indecently assaulting a 13-year-old girl.
Laron Wilson, 25, was sentenced Monday in Dauphin County Court to 8.5 to 23 months in the county jail followed by seven years of probation, the district attorney’s office said.
Wilson was convicted in September of indecent assault, unlawful contact with a minor, and corruption of a minor.
Prosecutors said Wilson told the girl he was 17 years old when they met in 2014. He kissed her repeatedly and tried to get her to touch him in a sexual manner. She later found lied about his age and was actually 21.
She reported the incidents to police two years later when she saw Wilson hanging around other young girls.
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3 wounded in Little Village shooting
A shooting Tuesday evening wounded three people in the Little Village neighborhood on the Southwest Side.
It happened at 5:13 p.m. in the 1900 block of South St. Louis, according to preliminary information from Chicago Police.
Two of the people shot were boys between 15 and 17 years old, police said. One was struck in the right hand and the other was struck in the left hand.
A third person, a male whose age wasn’t immediately known, suffered a graze wound to his neck, police said. All three were taken to Mount Sinai Hospital for treatment, where they were listed in good condition.
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The City of Barrie took to Twitter this morning to warn folks there are some scam artists knocking on doors, claiming to be affiliated with City Hall. Always ask for a form of photo identification from door-to-door sales people, and never give them any personal information like your hydro bill. The City has outlined a few more tips here, so you can be better informed when you do get a knock on the door.
About 60,000 West Virginians needed treatment for drug addiction, a study estimated a few years ago. The need probably has increased since then.
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Trailers and cameras have taken over part of a neighbourhood in the northeast community of Mayland Heights.
They are filming Fargo.
American police cars can be seen parked along some of the streets.
Neighbours living along Maunsell Drive northeast have been standing just across the road watching all the action unfold.
It’s not known how long the production will be shooting in and around Calgary.
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In January, Ball predicted James would sign with the Lakers as a free agent.
Now, the outspoken father of Lakers guard Lonzo Ball predicts James will help Los Angeles win at least two championships, although he is hoping for four.
Ball told TMZ Sports he is not worried about defending champions the Golden State Warriors getting even stronger with the addition of free agent center DeMarcus Cousins.
"The Warriors can sign Boogie, Prince, Michael Jordan, anybody they want. They still ain't gonna win with this team right here – the Lakers with LeBron!" Ball said. "You don't give my son the best player in the game and don't think he gonna win no championships!"
The elder Ball has had plenty to say about his son's career with the Lakers.
Just last week he addressed rumours saying the Lakers might deal Lonzo this offseason, saying if they did, it would be the "worst move they ever made".
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The Supreme Court of Canada has sided with a British Columbia First Nation in a dispute over its traditional lands.
In a decision released Friday, the top court has restored a tribunal's decision in favour of the Williams Lake Indian Band, which had argued the pre-Confederation colony of British Columbia failed to protect its territory from encroaching settlers.
The band also said Canada neglected to adequately remedy the wrong after B.C. joined Confederation in 1871.
Instead of reclaiming the band's ancestral village lands, Canada set aside different, nearby territory for the First Nation.
In 2014, the federal Specific Claims Tribunal upheld the band's arguments concerning the original lands, finding that both the colony and Canada had breached their duties.
Two years ago, the Federal Court of Appeal overturned the tribunal's decision, concluding that Canada's post-Confederation actions were sufficient.
The administration of Donald Trump should have a keen interest in maintaining NAFTA as it is when it comes to the auto industry, the Bank of Nova Scotia says in a report on the sector.
U.S. auto-industry shipments to Mexico have grown since the North American free-trade agreement came into force in 1994 and employment growth in the sector has outpaced job gains in both manufacturing and the U.S. economy as a whole during the current expansion, the bank says in its monthly Global Auto Report.
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NSBA World Kicks Off In Tulsa, Oklahoma
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This photo provided by Lauren Peller shows a small airplane that crashed in Melville, N.Y., Wednesday, May 30, 2018. The small vintage airplane that was part of a GEICO stunt team of five other planes crashed in the wooded residential area on Long Island, killing its pilot, Suffolk County police said Wednesday. (Lauren Peller via AP)
Foles (elbow) isn't expected to play in Thursday's preseason matchup with the Bills, Zach Berman of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Though Foles returned to practice Monday, it seems the Eagles won't be rushing him back into action. Matt McGloin will presumably handle the No. 2 QB reps in his place.
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Bill Belichick was in a predictably unhappy mood following the Patriots’ Monday night loss in Miami. And he was especially displeased when a reporter asked him if his team’s poor play could be attributed to a lack of focus on the Dolphins.
After the Patriots lost to their AFC East opponents 27-20, Belichick was asked if some of the problem was on players looking ahead to the Steelers game next week. The Patriots and Steelers are both vying for the top seed in the AFC playoff picture.
“No,” said Belichick. “Give me a break. Any questions about the game, or no?”
Belichick asked if the Patriots were looking ahead to Pittsburgh "No. Gimme a break. Any questions about the game." #Patriots pic.twitter.com/fLiskVczPG — Chad Amaral (@chad_amaral) December 12, 2017
ProKids filled the Schiff Family Conference Center for its annual Friends of Children Breakfast. The 600-plus attendees learned that despite record numbers last year – 224 volunteers speaking up for 757 abused and neglected children – more help is needed.
“ProKids has doubled the children we serve,” said Tracy Cook, its executive director. “But another brutal truth we must face is that children are pouring into the system. Just in the past two years, there has been a 36 percent increase in children entering the system due to abuse and neglect. There is no sign of this letting up.”
Speakers at the breakfast included Manuel Chavez III, a volunteer who serves as a court appointed special advocate for children, and three children who were served by ProKids.
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Alembic Pharmaceuticals has received US health regulator's nod for a drug used to treat overactive bladder with symptoms of urinary incontinence, urgency and frequency.
"The company has received approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) for its Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) for Darifenacin extended release tablets, 7.5mg and 15mg," Alembic Pharmaceuticals said in a BSE filing today.
The approved product is equivalent to Enablex of Allergan Pharmaceuticals.
According to IMS December 2016 data, Darifenacin extended release tablets had an estimated market size of USD 64 million.
The company now has a total of 70 ANDA approvals from the USFDA.
The stock was trading at Rs 529, up 2.16 per cent, on the BSE.
THATCHAM TOWN’S Hellenic League campaign ended with a 1-1 draw at Brackley Town Saints in Saturday.
A depleted Thatcham squad went ahead through Ellis Minott’s second half own goal, but Saints snatched a last gasp leveller through Kyle Wynne.
The final table leaves Thatcham in fourth place, 16 points behind champions and Southern League-bound Thame United.
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With the Philadelphia 76ers scratching for any win, rookie center Joel Embiid mentioned the team had playoff potential. Now that perspective is taking root throughout the entire organization Blame it upon rookie center Joel Embiid.
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Flower shops keeping busy this Valentine’s Day
Americans will spend an estimated $18.2 billion dollars this Valentine’s Day, according to the National Retail Federation. $2 billion of that will be spent on flowers.
As a result, florists across the country, and here in San Diego, have been very busy.
Flowers by Coley in Kearny Mesa expected to fulfill at least one thousand orders Tuesday, including last-minute walk-ins. The shop opened at five o’clock in the morning and was scheduled to stay open until nine o’clock at night.
The majority of their orders were for red roses. In fact, the Society of American Florists said about 63-percent of all flowers sold on Valentine’s Day are red roses.
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ST. LOUIS – Hundreds of thousands of guests visiting Grant’s Farm have seen Bud the elephant perform since 1986. Anheuser Busch has announced that the elephant suddenly passed away from a respiratory infection over the weekend.
The veterinary team was performing regular weekly checkups on Bud like many of the other animals on the farm. They say routine testing did not indicate any signs of infection. Animal health experts are now trying to determine the exact type of infection and what they can do to protect other animals at the location.
Grant’s Farm says in a release that they’re keeping a close eye on the rest of the elephants. Mickey the elephant is currently living with a brain tumor. They say that she, along with fellow elephants Toby and Max, will greatly miss Bud.
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The Philadelphia Eagles have surprised a fan who woke up groggy from recent dental surgery asking, "Did I miss the Super Bowl?!?"She has two tickets for the big game in Minneapolis.Haley Parks' father tells NJ.com the team reached out on social media Friday, offering his daughter the tickets.She says she's "freaking out" over the news.Meanwhile, her parents are trying to find flights to Minneapolis.Her father posted a video on Facebook this week showing the 21-year-old Rutgers student coming out of anesthesia after having her wisdom teeth removed. She babbled about the Eagles through a mouth of cotton packing. The video had been viewed more than a million times.The Eagles face the New England Patriots on Sunday.------
Managers were questioned by the commission following site visits by officials to various hospitals where they noted a shortage of medicine.
JOHANNESBURG - The South Africa Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) in Limpopo says it is satisfied after the first day of hearings into the state of public health facilities in the province.
Managers were questioned by the commission following site visits by officials to various hospitals where they noted a shortage of medicine.
The hearings are part of a broader probe into the quality of health services in the country.
The commission's Victor Mabhidula says: “We find that in most of the hospitals we’ve identified, the filing system is very poor and there’s a shortage of medication. One of the hospitals running has a 50% vacancy position.”
Hearings will continue on Wednesday.
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Smalls holes close lane on I-20 bridge in South Carolina
CAMDEN, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina transportation officials say they are closing a lane of the Interstate 20 bridge over the Wateree River after small holes were found in the bridge deck.
The Department of Transportation says it closed the right lane of the I-20 eastbound bridge near Camden early Monday.
Crews hope to finish the repairs by Wednesday afternoon.
The agency tweeted photos of small holes with steel rebar running through them on the bridge. About 40,000 vehicles travel over the two I-20 bridges over the river.
The week's best tweets
As we all know, cyclists and Twitter is often a fantastic combination, allowing the fans a behind the scenes look at what goes on in and around the professional peloton. Here are some of the tweets that caught our eye this week, including ones from Mark Christian, Sam Bennett, Lotto-Soudal and more.
1. It’s on
2. Cycling. Always cycling.
3. Spelt Greg Van Avermaet incorrectly…
4. Nibs outpacing the pacer on the descent
5. Seems legit
6. Who made this..?
7. Couldn’t agree more
8. Bora channelling their inner Gandalf
9. Rue de le Nant Y Wedal, Nice, Wales
10. Zing
We’ll be back in seven days time for more picks from the world of cycling social media.
Stormy Daniels, the porn star who alleges President Donald Trump’s personal attorney paid her to keep silent about an affair with Trump, has been physically threatened, her lawyer said Friday.
Offering a bright and open floor plan, this Mediterranean home is adorned with arched doorways, wood-beam ceilings, plantation shutters, custom hand-blown lighting, and hand-scraped wood floors. The kitchen with its Viking appliance package and granite countertops has beautiful views of the backyard through the walls of windows in the breakfast and family rooms. A handsome study and a guest suite complete the first floor. The private master suite is stunning with its large sitting area and spa-like master bath with separate vanities, walk-in shower, a jetted tub and an oversized closet. The game room with fireplace and built-ins provides great living upstairs along with a fabulous media room and three additional bedroom suites.
Kevin Fiala scored on a backhander 16:44 into overtime, and the Nashville Predators rallied from a 2-0 deficit in the third period to push the Blackhawks to the brink of elimination with a 3-2 victory early Tuesday morning in Game 3 of the first-round series.Filip Forsberg scored twice in the third period to force overtime. Pekka Rinne made 34 saves, even with his franchise playoff scoreless streak ending early in the second period at 141 minutes, 5 seconds.Game 4 is Thursday night in Nashville.Dennis Rasmussen and Patrick Kane each scored the first goals this series for the Western Conference's No. 1 seed.But the Blackhawks, winners of three Stanley Cup titles in the past seven years, now trail 0-3 for the first time since the 2011 quarterfinals. They lost that series in seven games to Vancouver.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) - West Virginia's Republican legislative leaders have unveiled the framework for their budget proposal for the coming fiscal year that would cut spending from general revenues to a little over $4 billion.
House Speaker Tim Armstead and Senate President Mitch Carmichael, joined by other lawmakers, say their plan would cut areas previously off-limits, including education spending.
Democratic Gov. Jim Justice, who has proposed a budget with fewer cuts, says the lawmakers' plan lacks tools to jump-start the state economy.
He has proposed fractional sales and business taxes to close a projected $500 million deficit and gas taxes and motor vehicle fees to seed bonding for a large highway reconstruction program.
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Dumba contributed two assists in a 5-2 win over Vegas on Friday.
When Dumba scores, it's going to be an assist more often than not. He's got 19 assists to nine goals and has just two goals in 2018, having failed to find twine in 12 of the Wild's past 13 games. He's an acceptable choice if you're looking for a cheap assist or two in daily leagues.
It's not exactly the halfway point to St. Patrick's Day, but it's close enough.
Jersey City celebrated all things green with the annual day-long Irish festival on Exchange Place in the Downtown section of the city on Sept. 30.
The festival featured plenty of food and craft vendors, beer trucks, music and children's entertainment. The bash also featured performances by Bangers and Mash and Diddly Idols, as well as Irish step dancers and pipe and drum music.
Check out Richard J. McCormack's gallery of photos from the festival.
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Lee (hamstring) didn't practice all week and is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Green Bay, Michael Cohen of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Per Jon Machota of the Dallas Morning News, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones hinted Friday that the team could take a conservative approach to Lee's injury ahead of a Week 6 bye. The upcoming rest should allow Lee to return at full strength in Week 7, and the Cowboys seemingly don't want to risk an aggravation that could result in a long-term absence. Lee appears closer to doubtful than truly questionable for Sunday's game. Jaylon Smith played every defensive snap in last week's loss to the Rams, with fellow linebacker Justin Durant handling a 70 percent snap share.
ROME (AP) - Pope Francis is praising acceptance for migrants as a way to show brotherhood, even as Europe's welcome mat wears thin.
Francis sent a message Monday to a diocesan-organized conference in southern Italy promoting brotherhood in the Mediterranean area.
He encouraged Christians, young people and "all persons of good will to consider the presence of migrants an opportunity for human growth, encounter and dialogue" as well as an opportunity to practice charity.
Pope Francis delivers his blessing from his studio's window overlooking St. Peter's Square, at the Vatican, Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)
In the last few years, Italy has taken on hundreds of thousands of asylum-seekers, many of them economic migrants, who were rescued at sea from smugglers' boats setting out from Libya's coast. Several European countries have refused to follow EU-assigned quotas to distribute the migrants. Many Italian politicians acknowledge Italy's patience for caring for migrants is fraying.
A 66-year-old Oakville man has died from injuries suffered in a crash involving multiple cyclists in Burlington Saturday morning.
Police and paramedics were called to the scene at New Street around 7:25 a.m., where a newly-formed group of riders were heading west bound when three of them collided.
Two cyclists toward the front of the pack made contact, resulting in one falling to the ground. Three others behind fell of their bikes as well.
The Oakville senior, Douglas Carter, sustained head injuries — later succumbing to them at Hamilton General Hospital Monday — while two other cyclists suffered minor injuries.
Bill Luckett is keenly aware that his home state is a punch line. The mayor of Clarksdale, Mississippi, and longtime attorney shakes his head over the stereotype of a state filled with backwards people who "stay in the kitchen and run around barefoot."
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The remainder of Wednesday will feature mostly sunny skies with the limited chance for a shower or isolated thunderstorm across SW Arkansas in the higher terrain.
Looking ahead... Yet another complex of showers and thunderstorms will arrive after midnight and closer to around 4am on Thursday. Lightning, brief gusty winds, and localized heavy rain will be possible.
The complex will weaken early in the day on Thursday with sunny skies expected for the afternoon.
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Philadelphia rapper Meek Mill was released from prison in Chester County on Tuesday, marking the end of a lengthy legal battle that became a symbol of the criminal justice reform movement in the United States.
The timing couldn't have been better if it had been scripted. The rapper's release came just as the Philadelphia 76ers were preparing to take on the Miami Heat in Game 5 of their first-round series, with a chance close out and advance to the next round.
The Sixers, led by co-owner Michael Rubin, invited Meek Mill to ring the bell during the pre-game ceremonies. He was joined by comedian and fellow Philly native Kevin Hart.
Supporters of Meek Mill chimed in on Twitter to celebrate his homecoming.
As part of the ongoing cuts at Condé Nast, eight people were chopped at Vogue, the flagship title headed by Anna Wintour.
Among those who The Post has confirmed were laid off were Director of Communications Zara Rahim and Senior Market Editor Kirby Marzec. News of the cuts was first reported by Business of Fashion.
The moves are part of the rolling cuts that are re-shaping Condé Nast, which was said to have lost more than $100 million last year.
As part of that, earlier this year, Vanity Fair cut about 20 editorial staff, and Glamour cut around 10 in a single day of bloodletting.
Radhika Jones, who replaced Graydon Carter at the helm of VF earlier this year, has slowly been filling about half the spots. Former New Republic Editor Eric Bates — most recently features editor at New York magazine — this week was tapped to be executive editor, news and investigations. Daniel Kile, a former Time Inc. public relations executive, was named executive editor, events and strategy.
DUBLIN (Reuters) - Ryanair on Thursday promised its pilots significant improvements in pay and conditions, saying it would exceed rates paid by rivals and improve job security, according to a letter to pilots seen by Reuters.
The Irish airline, the largest in Europe by passenger numbers, has in recent weeks announced the cancellation of thousands of flights, saying it did not have enough standby pilots to ensure the smooth operation of its schedule.
Ryanair will deliver "significant improvements to your rosters, your pay, your basing, your contracts and your career progression over the next 12 months," chief executive Michael O'Leary said in the letter addressed "to all Ryanair pilots".
The letter said Ryanair would exceed the pay and job security offered by rivals like Jet2 and Norwegian Air Shuttle and that it would negotiate on any differences in conditions between Ryanair's Irish contracts and those offered by local laws at European bases.
(Reporting by Conor Humphries; editing by Andrew Roche)
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A new proposal may require all toddlers to ride in rear-facing car seats in Rhode Island.
Both chambers of the general assembly voted for the legislation on Wednesday.
If the governor signs it, all children under the age of two will have to face backward while in a car.
Several states already require toddlers to sit in rear-facing seats.
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In May, 15-year-old Robin Schrader was told her kidneys were failing. Now the teen, along with her mom, is on a mission to find a donor.
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Agnes told people she ran in the woods because she loved nature, but that wasn’t it. She was afraid to step on a crack. The sidewalks in her family’s neighborhood were riddled with them; not just the dividing lines between panels, but little fault lines too. Every time she walked out she had to hopscotch the safe spots between the cracks. Luckily, the trail was right out her backyard.
One day, she was sprinting through the forest when something caught her eye, and she tripped over a root.
Whump! She landed on her chest, hands barely breaking the fall, her cheek stinging where it had grazed the ground.
There it was, on the side of the path. A light, no, a flower — a dandelion. She focused her eyes and it was gone. That was odd. She…
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Eau Claire (WQOW)- Getting a license in law enforcement just got easier for students at UW-Eau Claire.
Chippewa Valley Technical College is teaming up with UWEC, so criminal justice majors can go to CVTC's Law Enforcement Academy once they receive 60 credit hours from the university.
"It's embedded into the bachelor's program at UW-Eau Claire, and that allows them to finish in the same amount of time in their four years of attendance at UW-Eau Claire. It allows them to come over here to CVTC, attend those 720 hours of law enforcement academy while they're still attending UW-Eau Claire, so there's really no loss time" said Eric Anderson the director of criminal justice and law enforcement at CVTC.
Anderson said he's happy the two schools could come together and create a program that will get students a degree and license by the time they graduate.
ALBANY, N.Y. (WIVB) – A new law signed Monday by Gov. Andrew Cuomo increases the minimum penalty against those who make bomb threats against community centers.
The governor tweeted Monday that the “horrific events in Charlottesville demonstrate now more than ever that we must stand united against bias and hate in all of its forms”.
The new law lets prosecutors send those convicted of making bomb threats against community centers to prison for up to one year. Before the new law was signed, the so called “public order offense” a Class A misdemeanor, only applied to threats made against highways, transportation authorities, schools, places of amusement, parks, playgrounds, hallways, lobbies and other portions of apartment houses and hotels.
The Jewish Community Center of Amherst was forced to evacuate following a bomb threat in February. Amherst Police say no one has yet been arrested for making the call and the case is still open.
The commander in chief of the Burmese troops of the north has ordered Christian religious leaders to stop communications with the rebels of the Kachin Independence Army or risk penal consequences.
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Ghanaian hip-hop artist Emmanuel Kwesi Danso Arthur jnr properly know in the music industry as Kwesi Arthur in an interview with TV3’s NewDay on July 4, 2018 posited that he’s looking forward to becoming like Sarkodie.
According to the budding rapper, Sarkodie has been consistent in the game for the past ten (10) years, a feat he wants to replicate.
“Sarkodie has been consistent in the industry for long. So, that alone inspires me to take him as my role model. An achievement I want to replicate as I journey through music”, Kwesi Arthur said.
Besides, the BET Viewers Choice nominee noted that he takes inspiration from virtually every Ghanaian artiste who has managed to stay relevant for a considerable number of years.
Arguably, since Kwesi Arthur teamed up with Sarkodie as well as Medikal to remake “Grind Day” song, his story has always been inspiring to hear or listen. Kwesi Arthur is currently promoting his inspiring piece titled, “Woara”.
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Controversial (but worthy) opinion pieces, harrowing first-person accounts and profiles of reclusive celebrities all exist beyond the walled garden of nytimes.com.
If you're heading to mass this weekend you might be well advised to avoid communion.
Mass goers are being cautioned against taking the sacrament on the tongue to reduce the spread of flu.
Another recommendation being encouraged is to nod or bow instead of shaking hands in an 'exchange of peace"
The HSE says members of the clergy or congregation should not attend mass if they are ill.
Priests are also being urged to use hand sanitisers during the above practices.
The explosion happened around 7:30 a.m. Monday. Details were still developing.
A person was arrested and has non-life-threatening injuries.
There was no immediate word of any other injuries.
The official spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly about the incident.
Passengers were evacuated as a precaution from the subway line where the explosion happened, near 40th Street and Eighth Avenue.
When two bear cubs were found in the woods, Bearizona came forward to give them a new home.
The longtime fixture of provincial politics was first elected as the NDP representative for a north Edmonton riding in 2000, and is currently the longest serving member in the Alberta Legislature.
EDMONTON—After nearly 30 years in public life — including almost two decades in the Alberta Legislature — Brian Mason announced Wednesday he will not run again.
He rose to leader of the party in 2004, taking over for Raj Pannu, before stepping down in 2014 to open the door for the leadership race that would be won by Rachel Notley.
After Notley led the NDP to victory in the 2015 provincial election, toppling the Progressive Conservative dynasty that had ruled in the province for four decades, Mason stayed on. He is currently minister of transportation.
Prior to entering provincial politics, Mason was a member of Edmonton City council, first running in 1983 and first elected in 1989.
Right before The Big Bang Theory premiered on CBS, actor Johnny Galecki bared all in the homoerotic Broadway show The Little Dog Laughed.
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LANCASTER – A Lancaster man serving life for killing his ex-girlfriend four years ago will not get a new trial. Kevin Souffrant, now 39, was convicted of first-degree murder for what a local prosecutor called “savage assault and murder” of 21-year-old Shadae Taylor-Brooks inside her Wabank Road apartment. Souffrant filed for relief, arguing his lawyer was ineffective and should have pursued a different strategy at trial. Lancaster County President Judge Dennis Reinaker denied that claim, finding the trial lawyer’s decisions in the case had “reasonable basis.” Prosecutors presented at trial an audio recording of Souffrant threatening to kill Taylor-Brooks, hours before he actually did. The recording, made by Taylor-Brooks’ sister with a cellphone, also indicated Souffrant was beating Taylor-Brooks shortly before she was found dead in her apartment.
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JOHANNESBURG South Africa's main opposition party said on Wednesday it will not withdraw a motion of no confidence in President Jacob Zuma after parliament earlier said the vote could only be removed by the party which had brought it to parliament and not the Speaker.
The motion was brought to parliament by Democratic Alliance leader Mmusi Maimane. But on Tuesday, Maimane requested the Speaker of parliament to delay the motion until the Constitutional Court rules on whether the vote should be taken by secret ballot.
"The DA never indicated that the motion of no confidence will be withdrawn but only requested that the Speaker postpone the motion due to the importance of the pending Constitutional Court application," the DA said in a statement, adding it was still within the Speaker's powers to postpone the vote.
(Reporting by Tanisha Heiberg; Editing by James Macharia)
People in Gloucestershire, England throw themselves down Cooper’s Hill at the annual cheese-rolling contest. Looks painful!
New York Times: “Rupert Murdoch has repeatedly urged President Trump to fire him. Anthony Scaramucci, the president’s former communications director, thrashed him on television as a white nationalist. Lt. Gen. H. R. McMaster, the national security adviser, refused to even say he could work with him.”
“For months, Mr. Trump has considered ousting Stephen Bannon, the White House chief strategist and relentless nationalist who ran the Breitbart website and called it a ‘platform for the alt-right.’ Mr. Trump has sent Mr. Bannon to a kind of internal exile, and has not met face-to-face for more than a week with a man who was once a fixture in the Oval Office, according to aides and friends of the president.”
“So far, Mr. Trump has not been able to follow through — a product of his dislike of confrontation, the bonds of a foxhole friendship forged during the 2016 presidential campaign and concerns about what mischief Mr. Bannon might do once he leaves the protective custody of the West Wing.”
The subtleties of pruning fruit trees will be explained during a workshop at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in early May. The workshop, to be held May 5 in the lakeshore's Port Oneida Rural Historic District at the Miller Farm four miles north of Glen Arbor, Michigan, will focus on maintenance of neglected apple and pear trees and how to bring them back into production and maintain their health. The course will include 1) how to identify and properly remove dead materials from abandoned trees; 2) proper pruning of the canopy for optimum maintenance and fruit production; 3) maintaining tree health; 4) how to maintain ground cover under the tree; 5) watering and care of the tree; and 6) equipment safety.
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Over in Freeport, one group of volunteers was trying to beat the chill today with some chili. Saturday marked the 3rd annual chili fundraiser for Joseph's Food Pantry at Faith Center Freeport.
Organizers say this is one of their biggest fundraising events of the year. And while a bowl of chili only costs $5, all the proceeds go to help feed the hungry.
"We have a really good turnout going this year," said Bindy Lillge, director of Joseph's Pantry. "We feed about 300 to 400 people each month, so that's a lot of families to feed."
Joseph Pantry is in desperate need of donations this time of year. If you would like to help, click here.
Home » Sullivan » SULLIVAN HIGH SCHOOL COURTWARMING CANDIDATES ANNOUNCED
Sullivan High School will hold their CourtWarming ceremonies on Friday night at SHS. This years candidates for CourtWarming Queen from left to right, front row: LeighAnn Allen, Emmy Heinle, McKenna McCoy, Kate Randolph and Natalie Lambing. King candidates, left to right, back row: Jared Woodcock, Tyler Obermark, Tyson Hamblin, Dalton Ward and Seth Johanning. See a video of these candidates on Sullivan Independent News Facebook page, Wednesday, February 15. Photo by James B. Bartle
The Shreveport branch of the NAACP is looking answers and transparency in Caddo School District. The organization hosted a discussion March 19 with Caddo schools Superintendent Lamar Goree.
Monday, Oct 9, 2017
CHF's annual fundraiser for year-round humanities programming. This year's special guest is Samantha Powers, former Ambassador to the United Nations.
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If your Easter weekend plans involve a trip to the beach, you'll want to stay aware.
Witnesses at Hanna Park says a teenager was bitten by a shark Friday afternoon.
Teen bitten by a shark in Hanna Park #anjaxbreaking pic.twitter.com/QsEA3EsZDM — Deanna Bettineschi (@DeannaANjax) April 14, 2017
According to one man who spoke with our partner Action News Jax, the teen suffered injuries to his right ankle or leg.
Man who helped the teen out of the water says he was bitten on his right ankle #anjaxbreaking pic.twitter.com/kBDfUfl2dG — Deanna Bettineschi (@DeannaANjax) April 14, 2017
It's the second reported shark bite in our area this week.
A woman from Palatka says a shark clamped down her leg, while she was at St. Augustine Beach. She needed 30 stitches to close up the wound.
WGN’s Violeta Podrumedic highlights some events this weekend but says the Bank of America Marathon is the major event causing delays and closures. If you’re headed downtown to cheer on the runners or if you want to steer clear of the whole thing, download Traffix Chicago. It’s going to help you effortlessly move through the city.
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The Ohio Department of Transportation reduced the I-90 speed limit to 50 miles per hour in Lake County for Monday morning's commute due to the road conditions.
The 50 miles per hour zone on I-90 extends from State Route 44 to State Route 528.
The temporary speed reduction was enforced Sunday night and into Monday morning.
With impending snow accumulation, the driving conditions are likely to worsen. ODOT has reduced the limit to lower speeds during other recent snow storms.
ODOT started testing the variable speed limits this winter in an effort to reduce winter weather crashes along the notoriously dangerous stretch of I-90.
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Ontario Provincial Police in Thunder Bay, Ont., say they continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding a collision on Friday between a motorcycle and a pickup truck that killed two city residents.
On Friday, around 7 p.m., a pickup truck travelling through the intersection of Arthur Street and Highway 130 collided with a motorcycle that was westbound on Arthur Street, police stated in a written release.
The two people on the motorcycle — Mario Jacob, 49, and Renata Misztal, 52 — were both pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
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On Aug. 14, 1945, United States President Harry Truman announced Japan’s unconditional surrender in World War II.
It became known as Victory over Japan Day, or V-J Day and celebrations erupted around the world.
Because of because of time zone differences, Aug. 15 is the official V-J Day for the United Kingdom.
The official U.S. commemoration of the end of the war is Sept. 2, when Japan formally signed the surrender document in a ceremony aboard the battleship USS Missouri.
The U.N. peacekeeping department said in a confidential note to the Security Council that recent increased fighting in two hotspots in South Sudan is having "devastating consequences" for civilians. The note, obtained late Monday by The Associated Press, focuses on fighting between government and rebel forces in the Wau Shilluk area of the Upper Nile region that has caused humanitarian organizations to temporarily suspend operations and in Central Equatoria's Kajo Keji county.
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Pyatt, James Ronald (Ronnie), age 71 of Knoxville, passed Friday, December 8, 2017 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. He was of the Baptist faith. Ronnie grew up in the grocery business helping his father, James W. Pyatt with Pyatt Enterprises located in Clinton, Tennessee. Survivors: Sue and daughter Chastity; sisters, Sherry Hicks and husband Flip and Tracy Smitt and husband Pete. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Bethel Baptist Church in Clinton, Tennessee.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, December 12, 2017 from 1-3 pm with a funeral service at 3 pm at Bethel Baptist Church, 610 Bethel Road, Clinton, TN 37716. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. www.holleygamble.com
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Value of older workers – Why we need the grey army
Young Shippit.com co-founder, Rob Hango-Zada reminds us how important diversity in the workplace is for start-up companies.
People often assume that start-up entrepreneurs are in their 20s, straight out of school or university, and purely focus on filling up the company with young, ‘hip’, like-minded individuals…
But apparently that is far from the truth…the value of older workers in the workplace is only increasing by the minute.
Rob Hango-Zada who co-foundered one of Australia’s most effective shipping platforms spoke to Matthew Tukaki about what it was like to create a start-up businesses and what he thinks about when he hires employees.
Brent crude oil price s jumped above $65 per barrel after the shutdown of the Forties North Sea pipeline knocked out significant supplies from a market that was already tightening due to OPEC-led production cuts.
Brent crude futures on Tuesday, the international benchmark for oil prices, were at $
65.07 dollars a barrel at 0211 GMT.
U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures were at 58.21 dollars a barrel.
Britain’s Forties oil pipeline, the country’s largest at a capacity of 450,000 barrels per day (bpd), shut down on Monday after cracks were revealed.
“The market reaction shows that in a tight market, any supply issue will quickly be reflected in higher prices,” said ANZ bank.
The jump in Brent prices widened its premium to WTI prices, making U.S. oil exports more attractive.
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Event time: Doors 2PM / Show 3PM Children’s Program Notes at 2:45PM in the East lobby
Festival City Symphony - Going for Baroque
Sunday, January 29
Doors 2PM / Show 3PM
Children’s Program Notes at 2:45PM in the East lobby
The Pabst Theater
This program highlights music from the Baroque Era. We begin with the expressive “Adagio” by Albinoni in a setting for full orchestra arranged specifically for FCS. Next we feature two FCS members, trumpeters Gerry Keene and Joe Burzinski, in the regal “Concerto for 2 Trumpets” by Francesco Manfredini. Lukas Foss, internationally respected composer and conductor of the Milwaukee Symphony from 1981–86, was a devotee of J.S. Bach. He wrote his Symphony No. 2 based on the famous Bach Chorales. We are pleased to play this symphony’s Milwaukee premiere.
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Seoul, South Korea enjoys a large foreigner population. A segment of the Itaewon district holds a large and eclectic group of foreigners, mostly Muslim, gay, or otherwise "fringe" society in otherwise homogenous Seoul. A community of outcasts, this community is vibrant with cooks, musicians, artists, engineers, and world travelers in search of the next adventure. Spending a day making portraits of the otherwise forgotten community made their day, and gave them a sense of being they had left behind.
Sheryl Sandberg should run Facebook, Zuckerberg has done a horrible job: Jason Calacanis 2 Hours Ago | 06:52
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has done a "horrible, horrible" job handling the social media giant's latest crisis, technology investor Jason Calacanis told CNBC on Monday.
He said it's time for COO Sheryl Sandberg to step into the role.
Facebook has come under fire after reports that conservative research firm Cambridge Analytica gained access to data from 50 million Facebook profiles before the 2016 presidential election.
Calacanis, CEO of Inside.com and an early investor in Uber, said Zuckerberg has been "MIA."
"It's a complete and utter failure of leadership," he said on "Closing Bell."
Sandberg is a "better communicator" and a "tremendous leader," Calacanis said.
"She's better at understanding how to manage these issues," he said.
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The Windsor and Essex County Health Unit expects suspension notices will be issued on Tuesday for students born in 2000 and 2001 with incomplete immunization records.
Manager of healthy schools Judy Allen says as of March 15 there were 674 students without complete immunization records.
While they've seen about 100 records a day sent-in to the Health Unit since Thursday, Allen says there'll still be a students who'll be sent home.
She says to get off the suspension list a health care provider can call or fax the information to the Health
Unit or the student can come to the offices to be immunized on the spot.
So far three elementary and two secondary groups of students have been required to submit immunization records and the Health Unit estimates it now has the information on about 68 per cent of all students in Windsor and Essex County.
A HEARING ON A PROPOSED NEW HOTEL NEXT TO THE SIOUX CITY CONVENTION CENTER IS ON THE CITY COUNCIL’S AGENDA TODAY (MONDAY).
HOWEVER THE AGENDA ALSO LISTS A MOTION TO DEFER THE ITEM UNTIL MAY 8TH.
THE HEARING IS FOR A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH KINSETH HOSPITALITY FOR A FIVE STORY 150 ROOM COURTYARD MARIOTT HOTEL WITH A TWO LEVEL PARKING DECK.
THE COUNCIL WILL ALSO LIKELY VOTE ON A TWO STAGE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT TO FULLY CLOSE MILITARY ROAD LEADING FROM RIVERSIDE INTO NORTH SIOUX CITY.
THE BRIDGE OVER THE BIG SIOUX RIVER WOULD ALSO UNDERGO REPAIRS.
THE COUNCIL MEETING BEGINS AT 4PM AT CITY HALL.
When I opened the door of the fridge, I could hardly believe what I saw. A gargantuan, live, flesh-looking body lay sprawled, spewing from a big green bowl on the top shelf, down to the bottom of the kerosene refrigerator.
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Springfield businessman, Harry Cooper, has died. He was the third generation owner of Harry Cooper Supply Company on Sherman Parkway near Chestnut Expressway.
According to the City of Springfield, Cooper was the primary donor and namesake for Cooper Park, including the Lake Country Soccer Fields, Killian Sports Complex and Cooper Tennis Complex. He also purchased the Springfield Lasers pro tennis team for the Park Board in 1996.
The Springfield-Greene County Park Board said Monday park officials and the Springfield Lasers are “deeply saddened” by the passing of their longtime benefactor and friend.
Springfield Mayor Ken McClure said he sends his condolences to Cooper’s family and friends.
According to McClure, “Harry was a good man who set a great example for business and civic engagement in our community. He did so much for Springfield and will be missed. His legacy, however, lives on.”
Cooper was 91-years-old.
Fresno State guard Candice White, pictured in action earlier this season, scored 40 points trying to pull the Bulldogs out of a 26-point hole in an 86-74 loss to Nevada in the quarterfinals of the Women’s Basketballl Invitation on Monday, March 19, 2018. Fresno State got to within three points with 2:33 to play. ERIC PAUL ZAMORA ezamora@fresnobee.com
HAY FEVER CURE? Lois White's boyfriend believes one x-rated act can help with allergies
Most people will take antihistamines to ease their hay fever symptoms, but Lois White has been offered an unorthodox home remedy.
Since the pollen levels started to soar last month, the 20-year-old has been suffering a severe allergic reaction.
And the brunette has been waking up with “eyes swollen” and her “throat closed” every morning.
The waitress even called in sick at work in a desperate bid to avoid the pollen.
Adele has been praised for visiting the Grenfell Tower area to offer comfort to those affected by the deadly fire that swept through the block of flats.
The pop star was seen attending a vigil held in the shadow of the north Kensington tower, where at least 12 people have been confirmed to have died.
Flames could still be seen burning almost 24 hours after the blaze started.
The Tottenham-born Hello singer, reportedly joined by husband Simon Konecki, was said to be comforting people at the scene.
"Adele was spotted at Grenfell Tower today offering her support to everyone affected by the tragedy," one fan account reported, showing pictures of the star.
Woman shot in West Garfield Park
A woman was wounded in a shooting early Wednesday in the West Garfield Park neighborhood on the West Side.
The 30-year-old was standing outside when she heard shots and realized she had been shot in the leg at 1:14 a.m. in the 300 block of South Kilpatrick, according to Chicago Police.
She was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital where she was in good condition, police said. She did not know where the shots came from.
Area North detectives were investigating.
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Stuart Gumm had a serious mental breakdown about four years ago.
Diagnosed with anxiety and depression, he often suffers panic attacks, no longer drives, and rarely leaves the house.
The 52-year-old from Talywain near Pontypool, in Torfaen, said the care provided by his 12-year-old son Carwyn has saved his life.
Carwyn is one thousands of young carers in Wales - and a charity says many more are not known to schools or local authorities.
Carers Trust Wales found up to 400% more young carers than expected at eight schools in a pilot study and they fear it puts the children's life chances at risk.
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A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held Tuesday on an extensive renovation of Spencer Municipal Utilities water treatment facility.
The recently completed project was carried out over the past several years. The project allowed the plant to increase its capacity, safety, and reliability.
The ribbon cutting is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at the water treatment plant located at 1012 32nd Avenue West in Spencer.
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A Santa's Grotto in the midlands has had to close for the day because of too much snow.
On Sunday, cold weather was experienced across the UK, and many places experienced a blanket of snow, with many saying we could be heading for a white Christmas.
A blanket of snow may make a grotto more magical, but visitors to Dudley Zoo won't find out, as they have had to close theirs.
Many attractions, schools and nurseries in the local area were closed, along with the grotto.
Zoo Director Derek Grove told The Telegraph that the grotto was shut as it is atop a steep hill, which would be difficult to access in these icy conditions.
He said: "It’s a magical experience as visitors can not only meet Father Christmas and his reindeer but also discover more about some of the rarest animals in the world in our 1,600-strong collection.
× Go-kart driver fatally struck by vehicle on city’s near east side
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The driver of a go-kart died Wednesday after police say he was struck by a vehicle on the city’s near east side.
Officers believe the male go-kart driver pulled out in front of the vehicle at 1800 N. Rural before being struck.
He was transported to Methodist Hospital in critical condition where police say he later died. No other individuals were injured.
Police say alcohol is not suspected in the fatal crash. A blood draw was done pursuant to state law.
The identity of the deceased will be provided by the coroner’s office at a later time.
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Lincoln Paper CEO might help with site cleanup
Former Lincoln Paper and Tissue LLC CEO Keith Van Scotter might oversee the initial stages of a site cleanup. Federal authorities seek a bankruptcy court judge's permission to make it happen.
Police in Livermore are working at an "incident" in the area of Wagoner Drive and Coronado Way, according to the department.
The public is asked to avoid the area.
Further information was not available.
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During my interviews with the cast of 13 Reasons Why I realized that Miles Heizer, Ross Butler, and Alisha Boe have no clue who Young Dolph is. While I probably should have known better, their lack of reaction to the phrase for the 99 and the 2000 was the thing that was actually startling.
Season 2 of 13 Reasons Why is now streaming on Netflix and it’s actually really good.
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BJ the Chicago Kid dropped a new track, entitled “Roses,” the night before Valentine’s Day. The luscious guitar-centered single also features a cover evokes the artwork for Future’s EVOL, but as fans know, BJ the Chicago Kid isn’t heartless. Listen to “Roses” below.
The price of bitcoin has breached the $1,000 mark, hitting a more than three-year high on Monday.
The cryptocurrency was trading at $1,021 at the time of publication, according to CoinDesk data, at level not seen since November 2013, with its market capitalization exceeding $16 billion.
Bitcoin has been on a steady march higher for the past few months, driven by a number of factors such as the devaluation of the yuan, geopolitical uncertainty and an increase in professional investors taking an interest in the asset class.
"We are seeing the aftermath of zero interest rates run amok. So bitcoin is a healthy reminder that we don't have to hold on to dollars or renminbi, which is subject to capital controls and loss of purchasing power. Rather it's a new asset class," Bobby Lee, chief executive of BTC China, one of the world's largest bitcoin exchanges, told CNBC by phone.
Musicians Lady Gaga and Alicia Keys along with Oscar winner Jennifer Lawrence are among more than 140 artists and celebrities condemning a Texas “bathroom bill” targeting transgender people.
Britney Spears and late-night host Jimmy Kimmel also signed a letter Tuesday criticizing the Republican-backed efforts as a “denial of basic human dignity.” The bill would require people to use bathrooms that correspond to the sex on their birth certificate.
It’s similar to a North Carolina law that prompted rockers Pearl Jam and Bruce Springsteen to cancel concerts in that state last year.
The Texas bill has yet to receive even a preliminary vote but public pressure is ratcheting up. Last week, the NFL suggested that Texas could be passed over for future Super Bowl sites if the proposal became law.
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — How sweet it is! Sidney Crosby raises the Stanley Cup once more, as a city turns out to cheer at the Penguins Parade. One fan is so excited, she made a Cup of her own.
“We made it out of a bucket, rubber containers of three different sizes, and silver duct tape,” she said.
In this parade, no one is throwing catfish, a la Nashville Predators’ fans.
“The poor guys who had to clean it up, I feel bad for,” one Pens’ fan said of the Preds’ ice crew.
“They throw catfish. We throw parades,” says another.
After the parade, down at The Point, Wholey’s employees released that famous 40-pound catfish, fittingly named Stanley, that had resided at the store throughout the Stanley Cup Final.
“We want to show them here in Pittsburgh, we’re the City of Champions,” says Vic Milko, who caught the 40-pound fish. “We throw our catfish back in the river. We don’t throw them out on the ice.”
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Swedish prosecutor closes SCA probe without charges
STOCKHOLM, June 15 A Swedish prosecutor said on Thursday that a bribery investigation regarding representatives of forestry group SCA had been closed without resulting in any charges.
San Diego State forward Jalen McDaniels (5) dunks the ball over Nevada during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Nevada in the semifinals of the Mountain West Conference tournament Friday, March 9, 2018, in Las Vegas. L.E. Baskow AP
Montana quarterback Gresch Jensen transferring out
MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — University of Montana quarterback Gresch Jensen is transferring out of the program.
The university announced Jensen's plans on Monday. Coach Bobby Hauck says he appreciates Jensen's efforts at Montana and wishes him well.
Jensen played in 10 games last season as a redshirt freshman, passing for 2,531 yards and 20 touchdowns, after starter Reese Phillips suffered a broken leg.
UNLV quarterback Dalton Snead transferred to Montana in January and will be a junior in the fall. Montana's other quarterback is redshirt freshman Tanner Wilson from Polson.
During the spring game earlier this month, Sneed completed 13 of 16 passes for 136 yards and a touchdown while Jensen completed 5 of 9 passes for 123 yards and a score.
About Carer Support Group South Belfast
The peer support group gives people the opportunity to meet with others who understand some of what they are going through. Run by a facilitator, the sessions offer a chance to ask questions, get information and share experiences in a safe and supportive environment.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Ohio Gov. John Kasich (KAY'-sik) has been named chairman of the Midwestern Governors Association ahead of a September summit in Columbus planned by the public-policy-focused group.
Kasich's agenda for the bipartisan group of a dozen governors is focused on how technology is transforming jobs and the workforce and how the region can better prepare for that future in areas such as education, training and infrastructure. Kasich says teamwork and sharing ideas can help the region provide opportunities, attract workers and elevate its resources.
The term-limited Republican is in his final year as Ohio governor.
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Harry Redknapp has been appointed Birmingham City manager.
The news comes just hours after Gianfranco Zola has resigned.
The Italian left the club following Blues’ 2-0 defeat against Burton Albion at St Andrew’s yesterday.
The St Andrew’s crowd turned on Zola during the game, levelling chants against the manager and his position in charge.
Zola won just twice in 24 matches as Blues boss since replacing Gary Rowett in December in a disastrous run of form which has left the side just three points from safety.
They sit in 20th place following this afternoon’s loss which resulted in his resignation.
Blues now have three games – starting with the derby against Aston Villa on Sunday – in which to preserve their Championship status.
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press release: Witwen Concerts in the Campground. Free concerts. Bring your lawn chairs and corkscrews! Located 7 miles west of Prairie du Sac in the historical Witwen Campground. Presenting the best concerts in one of the sweetest settings on earth! Grounds and concessions open at 4:30 pm; concerts begin at 6:30 pm.
By Remedy Ryan
By REMEDY RYAN
I turn off the alarm clock without hitting snooze and I am making myself do this and I press the thin circles onto my eyes and I brush my teeth with the whitening toothpaste and I slide on the one-piece and then the hoodie and the leggings over it and I make my bed cause I’ve got time and I swallow the two painkillers and the peanut butter Clif bar and grab my bags and the car keys and it’s foggy out kinda hard to drive but I’ve got time and I’m in the locker room and the other girls are shivering but me I am here and I’m alive in South Florida not Boston and it’s cold but it’s not cold and I’m fine and I strip off the leggings and the hoodie and walk onto the pool deck and ok it’s cold and I jump in and ok it’s still cold my feet are numb I have goosebumps but my heart is on fire
I have never wanted to sprint more than I do now
I have never wanted something more than this.
Remedy Ryan ’21 ([email protected]) swims.
ASCAP is moving down Broadway ASCAP is moving a few blocks down Broadway. The storied musical trade group — whose name is an acronym for the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers — is...
Judge tosses 'Bunny hoarder's bizarre $2 billion lawsuit The bonkers Brooklyn bunny hoarder won’t be getting her beloved pets back anytime soon, a judge has ruled. Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice Kathy King said the NYPD and the ASPCA...
Sony threatens to leave licensers amid royalties battle The battle to increase royalties paid to songwriters by music-streaming companies like Pandora and Spotify got a little more heated on Thursday when the world’s No. 1 music publisher threatened...
Please remember in your prayers Joan Helen (Lundquist) Roy, 90, who died Feb. 7. She was the mother of Mary Fisher in Marketing, Insights and Communications.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, Feb. 25, at 10 a.m. at Colonial Church of Edina, 6200 Colonial Way. Donations in Roy’s honor may be sent to Colonial Church of Edina or the Abbott Northwestern Hospital Foundation.
Read her obituary online.
April 12 China Resources Land Ltd
* In March attributable land premium payable by group in respect of relevant land acquisition amounted to approximately RMB11.89 billion Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
LOIS A. GRIMM/For the Citizens' Voice Ramah Hackett, board member of CASA Luzerne County and North Branch Land Trust, speaks after being recognized as Volunteer of the Year. The Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Commerce hosted the Epic Awards on Tuesday evening at the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts in Wilkes-Barre.
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KIAH, a Tribune Broadcasting station, has an opening for an Associate Producer to work in our Houston location.
The Associate Producer must be a strong storyteller who brings energy and is ready to take on a challenging new opportunity! The right candidate will have excellent writing, spelling and grammar skills, as well as knowledge of pop culture and current events. This role will excel under tight deadlines and bring bold, creative ideas for developing the newscast.
Sporting's Fabio Coentrao (L) in action against Plzen's Martin Zeman (R) during the UEFA Europa League round of 16, second-leg soccer match between FC Viktoria Plzen and Sporting Lisbon in Plzen, Czech Republic, on March 15, 2018. EPA-EFE/MARTIN DIVISEK
Sporting full back Fabio Coentrao and Benfica defender Ruben Dias have left the Portuguese national team camp with injuries and were replaced by Luis Neto (Fenerbahce) and Mario Rui (Napoli), the Portuguese soccer federation announced on Monday.
Coentrao has been struggling with tight muscle discomfort that has limited his abilities, according to the federation, despite having passed the tests administered to him without any problems.
Authorities said a tip about suspicious packages at a Valdosta business led to the arrest of two people, and more than $70,000 in marijuana.
Investigators said Chynna Finnissee picked up those packages and took them to Seddrick McCormick.
Finnissee has been charged with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute.
McCormick was charged with criminal intent to possess marijuana.
Both are accused of using a communication facility for a drug transaction.
Authorities said that no evidence showed the business was involved in drug activity.
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April 28 Terraform Power Inc
* Terraform Power - on April 26, Terraform Power Operating, LLC entered eleventh amendment to its credit and guaranty agreement, dated as of Jan 28, 2015
* Terraform Power - amendment extends date by which unit must deliver to administrative agent, lenders to revolver its fy 2016 financial statements to earlier of July 15
* Terraform Power Inc - Terra Operating agreed to prepay outstanding loans under revolver
* Terraform Power - Terra Operating agreed to permanently reduce amount of revolving commitments available under revolver, in each case by $50 million
* Terraform - After giving effect to reduction in revolving commitments, total borrowing capacity of Terra Operating under revolver will equal $570.0 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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8 Of The Most Touching Moments On Day 5 of TRL
We can't believe that this week is officially over, but we closed TRL with another major moment. Today, we had so many celebrities pull up to the building—Fat Joe and La La Anthony made epic returns on the program while sharing their thoughts on the rebuilding of Puerto Rico. In addition to having Joan Smalls and Victor Cruz on the show as special guests, we completely lost our chill when Jennifer Lopez and Camila Cabello called in. Here are the eight moments that really touched our hearts on the program today. Tune into TRL on weekdays at 3:30pm ET!
Aliza Woodford, an eighth grader at Emmetsburg Catholic School, has been named Iowa's top youth volunteer, on the Middle Level, by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. She is joined in receiving this honor by Jennifer Jenks, 17, of Aurora, honoree on the High School level.
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March 18 (Reuters) - Yuan Longping High-Tech Agriculture Co Ltd:
* SAYS SHARE TRADE TO RESUME ON MARCH 19 Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2IycScf Further company coverage: (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
It was the late Princess of Wales’s great misfortune that the nature of the psychological illness that caused her so much misery, and exerted such a toll on the early years of her marriage, had only recently been described.
In 1979, just two years before the royal wedding, Gerald Russell, Professor of Psychiatry at London’s Royal Free Hospital, drew attention in a (now) classic paper in the journal Psychological Medicine to a “novel syndrome” that he labelled bulimia nervosa, “an ominous variant” of the well-recognised eating disorder anorexia nervosa.
In a story published Friday, a SWAT officer revealed details for the first time to The Dallas Morning News about the standoff situation in the police ambush of July 7, 2016. The officer said the shooter sang and cracked jokes. The Dallas Morning News Editor Mike Wilson recalls how the story came about. (Published Friday, Feb 2, 2018)
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Commotion at Oke-Ijetu beside Ilesa garage, Osogbo, Osun State capital, as two siblings reportedly drowned inside a river over the weekend.
According to an eyewitness, the incident occurred on the eve of New Year.
The deceased, who were 16 and 14 years of age respectively, were said to be playing football in a pitch very close to the river at Oke-Ijetu ‎area.
It was gathered that the duo arrived Osun State on Thursday from Lagos before they met their untimely death on Saturday, end of 2016.
FRANKFURT — The Frankfurt zoo is showing off its first lion cubs in 15 years.
The mother, Zarina, gave birth to triplets April 14, and kept a close eye on her offspring as they took their first steps in the zoo’s lion enclosure on Wednesday.
The father, 12-year-old Kumar, is being kept apart from 6-year-old Zarina and the cubs until zookeepers are sure that the mother will tolerate his presence. The Asian lion cubs haven’t yet been named, and keepers believe — but aren’t yet sure — that two of them are male.
The FBI is offering a reward of up to $20,000 for help in catching a serial Northern California bank robber nicknamed the “Khaki Bandit” for his habit of wearing tan pants.
The white man in his 20s or 30s is suspected of robbing 14 banks including the Westamerica Bank in Gualala in June, another branch in Glen Ellen in 2014 and Umpqua branches in Napa in 2013, 2014 and 2016.
In each robbery, he pulled a black pistol and demanded cash from tellers. He frequently has worn khaki pants, long-sleeved, zip-front shirts and jackets with a hat and black glasses.
Pictures posted on the FBI website show him with a gun in his hand and pointing a finger.
He is considered armed and dangerous. Anyone with information is asked to call their local FBI office or 911.
You can reach Staff Writer Paul Payne at 707-521-5250 or paul.payne@pressdemocrat.com. On Twitter @ppayne.
Campus crusaders love to use the statistic that 1 in 5 women will experience some kind of sexual assault on a college campus. It’s not surprising really. It’s a scary-sounding statistic that makes it seem that there are threats everywhere. Fear of that number can spur colleges to implement any measure at all that will make it look like they’re taking campus sexual assault seriously.
Unfortunately, that statistic is basically bunk and has been thoroughly discredited.
Now, the dean of students and deputy Title IX coordinator at Fordham University is under investigation because he didn’t completely buy into the number. After all, if he had, he wouldn’t have presented both sides of the conversation.
What Rodgers did was present both sides. Yes, he said one side was biased to the left, but he also presented the other as biased to the right. In other words, he didn’t claim one side was right or wrong, instead leaving it up to the audience to make that determination for themselves.– READ MORE
Nearly a century after women around the world began gaining the right to vote, their descendants are demanding an end to harassment and abuse, and governments and businesses are taking action. But as gender development specialist Quratulain Fatima notes, Pakistan is a troubling exception to the global trend.
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HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – John Sammons, the director of the Digital Forensics and Information Assurance program at Marshall University, has been invited to speak about vehicle forensics at the 7th Annual National Cyber Crime Conference, set for April 23-25, in Norwood, Massachusetts. His presentation will be titled “Vehicle Forensics: The Road Ahead.”
In 2012, the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office held its first National Cyber Crime Conference. The event offers hundreds of individual training sessions and is attended by police, prosecutors and forensic examiners. Attendees include all ranks of law enforcement and come from diverse backgrounds, experience levels and jurisdictions throughout the United States and beyond.
“Cyber crime is a huge problem for the law enforcement community,” Sammons said. “Technology as well as the tactics and techniques used by criminals is evolving at high rate. Police, prosecutors and forensic examiners need this kind of training to keep current.”
Jada Snyder, left, and Kayla Goforth, right, were reported missing Sunday after they were last seen playing in the front yard of a home near Aynor Middle School. Anyone with any information on the girls is asked to contact the Horry County Police Department at 843-915-8477 (TIPS). Contributed photos
March 30 Amano Corp :
* Says it appoints current president Nakajima Izumi as new chairman and Hiroyuki Tsuda as president for the replacement
* Changes will be effective on April 1
Source text in Japanese: goo.gl/GYcspD
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HELD: Nicolas Sarkozy is being quizzed by French police
The 63-year-old has been detained over allegations he received illegal cash from late dictator Muammar Gaddafi.
He is being quizzed by cops over allegations relating to his 2007 presidential campaign, a judicial source has said to French paper Le Monde.
France opened an inquiry in 2013 after allegations his succcessful election was aided by the Libyan despot.
An ex-minister and close ally of Sarkozy, Brice Hortefeux, was also questioned by police on Tuesday morning in relation to the Libya investigation, another source close to the probe said.
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This has been a relatively mild winter in most parts of northeastern and central Pennsylvania, but one look at the calendar brings back unpleasant memories of the snow storm on Valentine's Day in 2007.
10 years ago, the Newswatch 16 team was out in full force covering the storm that buried many parts of our area.
Photographer Dave Jones was out with reporter Ryan Leckey, and they ended up getting trapped on Interstate 81 in Luzerne County for more than 15 hours.
In this edition of the Video Vault, we revisit some of our team coverage of that storm on February 14, 2007.
Oakland County residents will have the chance to ask one of their congressional representatives some questions Saturday morning.
U.S. Rep. Brenda Lawrence, D-Southfield, is hosting a cider and conversation event at 1-800-LAW-FIRM, 26700 Lahser Road, in Southfield, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Lawrence announced recently that she will be running for reelection in 2018.
“It is an honor to fight for Michigan families in Congress,” said Lawrence. “In this second term, I’ve secured the important Transportation and Infrastructure Committee assignment, and continued to rise through the leadership ranks.”
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Lawrence said with continued support from voters, she will keep working hard in the next session of Congress as well.
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Several large retail companies, including Wal-Mart, Target, Best Buy, and Macy's, are making a direct appeal to President Donald Trump not to impose tariffs on goods imported from China. Aleksandra Michalska reports.
An Air Force F-16C fighter jet crashed on Tuesday at the airport in Lake Havasu, Arizona, while attempting land.
The pilot was able to eject and is in good condition, the Air Force said.
"An F-16C assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing diverted and attempted to land at Lake Havasu City Municipal Airport, Lake Havasu City, Arizona, at approximately 10:35 a.m. today during a routine training flight," read a statement from Luke Air Force Base.
The base is located 15 miles south of Phoenix.
"During landing the aircraft departed the prepared surface and the pilot ejected from the aircraft," the statement continued. "The pilot is in good condition and is being transported to Havasu Regional Medical Center."
"First responders are on site and there is no immediate danger to the public," the statement added.
Earlier, Terrie Has, of the Lake Havasu City Fire Department, had told ABC affiliate KNXV that a military plane had crashed at the airport and that the pilot was ambulatory after ejecting from the aircraft.
COPENHAGEN, April 20 Denmark's consumer confidence index rose to 7.4 points in April from 6.2 points in March, the statistics office said on Thursday. April 2017 Poll March 2017 FY 2016 Consumer confidence 7.4 6.8 6.2 3.1 The monthly survey asks a cross section of Denmark's population its views on current personal and national economic trends, along with consumer intentions for the coming months. The respondents answer on a scale between plus 100 and minus 100 with 100 being "much better", 50 being "slightly better", 0 being "unchanged", minus 50 being "slightly worse" and minus 100 being "much worse". For further details in Danish, Thomson Reuters Eikon users can click on www.dst.dk (Reporting by Copenhagen newsroom)
Emerging Money Daily Audio August 14 - Just as the markets digest cautious tone from the National Security Advisor and CIA markets are forced to confront a Fed that no-one takes seriously.
As you look at your stock watch lists, there are more than a few names and sectors trading well below the pre "Fire and Fury" levels. There are also a few names that are above those levels. Some are tactical "sells", some are fundamental "buys"
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RICHMOND, Va. – If you’re planning for your child’s college education, you might want to consider opening a ROTH IRA. Money expert, JB Bryan was back with us to talk about what about the benefits of this investment and what you need to know.
JB Bryan, President of JB Bryan Financial Group, Inc., offers money seminars every Wednesday at noon and every Sunday at 3pm for business owners. The workshops are free, but pre-registration is required. For more information you can visit www.jbbryan.com.
April 13 Tornos Holding AG:
* Said on Wednesday demand for Tornos products rose significantly in the first quarter of 2017
* Received more orders for higher-priced machines than it did in the prior-year period, in particular from the automotive supply industry
* Notes a gratifying increase in demand in other market segments too
Source text - bit.ly/2pb2hdC
Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
More than $140,000 was raised online to build a memorial to a War dog and his handler form Powell. So much money came in, the memorial was funded in just four hours.
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Kaitlin Olivi of Yonkers, N.Y., and Lucas Pereira, of Sayreville, N.J., kiss as confetti falls during a celebration of the new year in New York's Times Square, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017. Kaitlin Olivi of Yonkers, N.Y., and Lucas Pereira, of Sayreville, N.J., kiss as confetti falls during a celebration of the new year in New York's Times Square, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017.
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Kilby Davis needed a heart. Thanks to a generous donor, she received it.
And on Saturday, Davis also received a Make-A-Wish send-off party to a week at Walt Disney World.
Read more in the Tuesday edition of the O-N-E.
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A wildfire in Mias Canyon north of Banning has increased to 150 acres in size in the two hours since it ignited and is kicking up smoke visible throughout the San Gorgonio Pass Monday afternoon, Aug. 14.
The fire was reported at 3:45 p.m. and is burning into medium to heavy brush in the 10000 block of Mias Canyon Road, according to a Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire news release.
Mias is a dirt road that cuts between chaparral-covered hillsides, with scattered homes and horse properties off Bluff Street.
About 235 firefighters are assigned to stop the blaze, along with seven retardant-dropping air tankers and three water-dropping helicopter.
This story is developing. Check back for updates.
April 10 Zeder Investments Ltd:
* Fy recurring headline earnings up 0.5 pct to 42.6 cents per share
* Dividend up 22.2 pct to 11 cents per share
* Sotp value up 23.1 pct to r8.53 per share as at 28 february 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom: +91 80 6749 1136)
Rapists & Wife beaters to Face Life Sentence in Ekiti State
The Ekiti State Government on Monday announced that rapists and wife beaters now face life sentence. The Permanent Secretary in the State Ministry of Information, Youth and Sports Development, Kola Ajumobi, said this at a public enlightenment forum in Ado Ekiti, the state capital. Ajumobi also announced an increase in the maternity leave period for women in […]
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A 39-year-old Rohnert Park man accused of sexually molesting a boy multiple times while serving as a clinical director at a boarding school in Sonoma appeared in court on Tuesday. "It's very disturbing that Mr. Thorpe was in a position to guide teenagers, and here, he took advantage of the trust that was given him," Sonoma County Sheriff Sgt.
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Christian James Sryock, 19, and Brandon Scott Raley, 20, went to a wildlife area in Sumter County to "either buy or sell drugs to someone," according to the Daily Commercial . He then left, but went back for his friend.
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MALIBU (CBSLA) — A beachfront property in Malibu is about to set a new record for Los Angeles County real estate.
The sale for an ultramodern home on Malibu’s famed Carbon Beach – better known as Billionaire’s Beach – is set to close Tuesday at $110 million.
The previous county record was $100 million for the sale of the Playboy Mansion.
Natural gas billionaire Michael Smith and his wife, Iris, are purchasing the property from hotelier Peter Morton.
Billionaire’s Beach is also home to properties owned by film studio head Jeffrey Katzenberg, philanthropist Eli Broad and Oracle Corp. co-founder Larry Ellison, who actually owns the two properties flanking the new record-holder.
Rock Island, IL (WQAD) — One person is dead, and at least five other people were taken to the hospital, after a tree branch fell on them as they watched fireworks at the Rock Island County Courthouse.
It happened just before 10 p.m. Tuesday, July 3rd. Witnesses said dozens of people were sitting underneath the oak tree when the branch fell and many people moved out of the way.
One person said people tried to lift the tree up after it fell to free people trapped underneath.
Witnesses on the scene said the tree came down without any warning and several dozen people were sitting beneath it. Some witnesses said they mistook it for fireworks.
Several people were taken on gurneys, and crews covered up parts of the tree with white sheets.
On Wednesday morning, the front lawn of the courthouse was roped off with caution tape.
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State Supreme Court Justice Richard C. Kloch Sr. declared a mistrial Monday in the case of a Lockport man charged with raping five females, four of them underage.
There had been only two days of testimony in the nonjury trial of Jordan R. Patterson, 23, who faces a maximum sentence of life in prison if convicted.
Kloch didn't give a reason in open court for his decision. Defense attorney Robert R. Fogg said there had been confusion over the role of Patterson's aunt, an attorney who was assisting the defense team. She was listed by the prosecution and defense as a potential witness in regard to one of the alleged rapes.
The attorneys will meet with Kloch next week to choose a date for another trial.
MARYVILLE (WATE) – Experts with the Knox County Regional Forensics Center have identified the remains found in Maryville last week as Mary Ruth Walker, 69, who was reported missing on May 9.
The remains were found Friday in a burn pile on property belonging to Walker’s daughter, Karen Walker Headrick, off Butterfly Gap Loop Road. A makeshift grave was found a short distance away and additional evidence was found inside Headrick’s residence that she had allegedly used chemicals in an attempt to conceal the decomposed body.
Previous story: Daughter of missing Maryville woman appears in court on homicide charges
Headrick was arrested on charges of criminal homicide and abuse of a corpse.
Walker’s siblings said the pair had a troubled relationship, with Walker even filing an order of protection against her own daughter in 2012. The report documented that Headrick punched Walker in the face and she had to be treated at the hospital.
Headrick is scheduled to appear in court on July 10 in Blount County.
Beaufort, SC (BCSO) – Officials in Beaufort County are investigating two suspicious packages they say someone discovered in the area of the Oaks at Broad River in Beaufort this afternoon.
The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area around 3PM. They tell us a pair of packages wrapped in camouflage tape are currently being examined by BCSO”s Explosive Ordinance Team personnel. The area has been contained as a precaution.
It is not known what the packages contain at this time. A heavy law enforcement presence can be expected in the area as they investigate.
NEWS 3 has a crew on the way to the scene, and will provide more information as it becomes available.
ANKARA May 2 Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said he would discuss possible operations in Syria's Manbij and Raqqa with Russian President Vladimir Putin during an official visit to Russia on Wednesday, and with U.S. President Donald Trump later this month.
Speaking at a ceremony to celebrate his return to the membership of the ruling AK Party, Erdogan said he hoped his upcoming discussions with Putin and Trump would start a new era in Syria and Iraq.
He also said Turkey would not allow Kurdish militant groups to achieve their goals in northern Syria.
Turkey views the Kurdish militant group YPG as an extension of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK), which has waged a three-decade insurgency against the Turkish state for Kurdish autonomy. Relations between Turkey and the United States have recently been strained over U.S. support for the YPG in the fight against Islamic State in Syria. (Reporting by Ercan Gurses; Writing by Tuvan Gumrukcu; Editing by Ece Toksabay)
VOT - Shortwave broadcast frequency and time Frequency mHz Tibet time India time Nepal time Around 15.520 mHz (meter band 19) 8:30 - 10:30 pm 6:00 - 7:30 pm 6:15 - 7:45 pm 15.565 mHz (meter band 19) 10:00 – 10:30 am 07:30 – 08:00 am 07:45- 08:15 am
* Re-tune frequently - slight frequency changes made regularly.
* Target area for these transmissions is Tibet.
VOT - Satellite radio ASIASAT 7 (AS7) configuration detail （Ku波段/小耳朵
Location: 位置：东经105.5 度。 Frequency mHz
下行频率 Polarisation
极化方式 Symbol Rate (SR)
符号率 FEC
前向纠错 Time 4146 MHz
兆赫 Horizontal (H)
水平极化 5317 FFEC 1/2 24 hours
* Location: 105.5 degrees East, Beam: Ku-Band, Listed name: VOT
* Can be received on small dish in China. Dish lnb be directed for水平极化 (Horizontal) H
* Service is listed as “VOT.ORG” in TV Channel Menu – service is audio 24/7
* The service is 24/7 with 30 minutes in Mandarin and 30 minutes in Tibetan continuously
From Drew Brees' 54 consecutive games with a touchdown pass to Brett Favre's 297 straight starts, take a look back at some of the NFL's greatest streaks.
Sure, we are all concerned with preventing wrinkles on our faces, but how often do you think about pampering your hands? They need love, too — hands can definitely reveal your age if you don’t keep up with proper moisturizer.
The next time you do a DIY facial, add this hand mask to your routine, too. The mixture is similar to a face mask, but is a little stronger to tackle the thicker skin on your hands. Honey provides antioxidants and moisture, while cinnamon increases collagen production and baking soda exfoliates.
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For an extra bonus, wrap your hands in plastic wrap while you have the mask on. It might be a little uncomfortable, but the heat from your body will really push the mask into your skin.
Here’s what you’ll need:
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp nutmeg
2 tsp honey
1 heaping tsp baking soda
Feel free to use a kitchen spoon to measure — the proportions don’t need to be exact.
Dar es Salaam — The owner of Quality Group of Companies, Mr Yusuf Manji, is facing another problem after 25 of his company employees working in various departments allegedly found with no immigration documents.
Mr Manji, who was last week, named by Dar es Salaam Regional Commissioner Paul Makonda on the list of people he directed to report to the Central Police Station is currently undergoing heart-related treatment.
Regional Immigration Officer John Msumule has directed Mr Manji to report to the Dar es Salaam Region Immigration Department for interrogation as soon as he is discharged.
According to Mr Msumule, a crackdown his department carried out in the city led to the arrest of five other people facing various charges, including a Ugandan national, who was allegedly found with 15 Madagascar and Burundi passports.
March 19 (Reuters) - Edwards Lifesciences Corp:
* EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORP - ‍U.S. FDA GRANTED DE NOVO REQUEST FOR EDWARDS’ ACUMEN HYPOTENSION PREDICTION INDEX SOFTWARE​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Fire truck crashes on way to fire, driver now in fair condition
RANDOLPH COUNTY — A man was responding to a fire when his fire truck crashed on Saturday around 12:30 p.m.
According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, Kenneth A. McCune was driving the 2008 Ford F750 Fire Truck when it traveled off the right side of Business Highway 63 eastbound at Renick city limits. The truck hit a culvert and overturned. It hit a sign and threw McCune from the vehicle.
McCune was taken to University Hospital by Randolph County Ambulance.
According to the crash report, McCune was in serious condition, but University Hospital Health Manager Marilyn Henshaw said he was in fair condition around 5:50 p.m.
There were no other vehicles or injuries involved in the crash.
According to the crash report, the vehicle was totaled.
[Editor's note: This story has been updated to reflect the most recent information.]
Those are the thoughts of Sky Sports pundit and journalist Jason Burt.
Mourinho has spent close to £300million on transfers during his time in charge of Manchester United, although his side find themselves trailing in the wake of crosstown rivals Manchester City.
United have made some progress on the pitch, although fans were left disappointed after their Champions League last-16 exit at the hands of Sevilla.
Mourinho only put pen to paper on a new deal in January, but more often than not this season, has cut a disgruntled figure on the touchline.
And Burt reckons the board still believe in the Portuguese tactician’s vision to make United the force of old once again.
It's the Yankee and Indians in Game 2 of the ALDS. Catch all the action right here.
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5:30 p.m. -- Yanks lead 2-0 in middle of first with CC Sabathia taking the mound.
5:17 p.m. -- Yankees take 2-0 lead on Gary Sanchez's two-run homer in the first inning.
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. (AP) — A Rutgers University professor accused of posting anti-Semitic statements on Facebook has been removed from his position as a director at the school.
Rutgers President Robert Barchi says Michael Chikindas will no longer serve as director of the Center for Digestive Health at the Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health. The tenured food science professor has also been barred from teaching required courses and will take cultural sensitivity training courses.
Barchi called the situation “sad and deeply troubling.”
Administrators say Chikindas shared anti-Semitic cartoons along with conspiracy posts that claimed 9/11 was orchestrated by Jews. Officials say Chikindas also referred to first lady Melania Trump and Ivanka Trump, daughter of President Donald Trump, as “sluts.”
Chikindas has claimed his account was hacked and denied the posts were anti-Semitic.
Bollywood's biggest stars, headed by megastar Salman Khan, are coming to the Chicago area and bringing a live concert experience with the Da-Bangg Reloaded tour.The tour will stop in Chicago on June 23.For more information and to find out how to purchase tickets, visit dabanggreloaded.com
The Camden County Commission continues to discuss options to give more money to the Road and Bridge Department. Second District Commissioner Don Williams says the idea of using another sales tax wouldn’t work out the way some believe.
DON WILLIAMS - 14th June 2017
Williams says he has some ideas to help bring more money to the department, however, he isn’t sure how they would work so he is having County Attorney Charlie McElyea look into them before going public.
WASHINGTON, April 20 President Donald Trump said on Thursday he does not see a role for the United States in Libya apart from defeating Islamic State militants.
"I do not see a role in Libya. I think the United States has right now enough roles. We're in a role everywhere. So I do not see that," Trump said during a joint news conference with Italian Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni.
"I do see a role in getting rid of ISIS, we're very effective in that regard ... I see that as a primary role and that's what we're going to do, whether it's in Iraq, or Libya or anywhere else," Trump said, using an acronym commonly used to refer to the Islamic State.
(Reporting by Steve Holland; Editing by Eric Walsh)
One person has been killed and two others abducted as unknown gunmen invaded Zazzaga village in Minna local government area of Niger State.
The 10-man gang reportedly stormed the village and invaded the house of one Sale Danjuma.
They abducted two people at the place.
While the gunmen were escaping with the two victims, Danjuma tried to stop them and was shot in the process.
He died before reaching the hospital.
Christian Wood 's time with the Charlotte Hornets appears to already be up as they decline his team option for next season. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of The Vertical , "Charlotte has declined the team option on forward Christian Wood for the 2017-'18 season, making Wood an unrestricted free agent."
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Ice Cream & A Moovie at Chaney's Dairy Barn
Our annual popular outdoor summer movie series, featuring Coco. FREE Admission. Jumping Pillow $2. Check out the new stuff on our playground. NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR DRINKS. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy a movie under the stars. Movie starts at dusk.
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Lady Bruins ousts Jackson Christian
JACKSON, Tenn. — The USJ Lady Bruins down Jackson Christian as head coach Tony Shutes collects another victory milestone, 66-31.
FORT SMITH -- A Harrison man was sentenced Wednesday in U.S. District Court to 10 years in prison on a charge of using a cellphone to view child pornography.
A news release from the U.S. attorney's office said Berryville police learned from an informant that Greg Chiello, 47, had showed her videos and images of child pornography. Chiello told the informant that he used a memory card to store the images he viewed on his cellphone.
When police arrested Chiello in June 2016, according to Chiello's plea agreement with the government, Chiello had erased the images from the memory card and the phone just before his arrest, but forensic examination revealed the phone and card held more than 800 images of child pornography.
He pleaded guilty to the charge in January, according to court records.
The news release said Chiello had previously been convicted in state court of possession of child pornography.
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Bruce Arena's side got the win they desperately needed, with Christian Pulisic and Jozy Altidore sparking a 4-0 thumping of Panama
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The family of eight-month-old Sanchez Dyron Ussery Jr. remembers him as full of laughter and smiles.
Joiyea Dumas, the boy’s aunt, fought back tears as she talked about her nephew, who the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office says died at the hands of his parents last week.
“He was a joyful baby, and every time you picked him up he’d jump in your lap,” Dumas said. “I can’t believe he’s gone; he’s gone too soon, to be eight-months-old he hasn’t even gotten to start life yet.”
Dumas is left to mourn Ussery Jr.’s passing with nothing but fond memories. She didn’t want to discuss the investigation into her nephew’s death but says she’s praying and just trying to think about the good times.
“It’s hard for me right now because I never knew one of my nephews would go out like that,” Dumas said. “We’re trying to stay strong for the family and the baby because he wouldn’t want us to cry, so we’re just trying to take all of it in. We can’t believe he’s really gone.”
The Camp Verde High basketball teams finished the regular season with wins and received byes in the first round of the region tournament.
The No. 8 girls are the two seed in the 2A Central Region Tournament. On Wednesday at 6 p.m. they will play the winner of No. 19 Paradise Honors and No. 50 Mingus Mountain game in the semifinals at home.
The No. 29 boys beat No. 26 Northland Prep 70-63 on Friday night on the road to earn the third seed. They play at No. 7 and second seeded Sedona Red Rock on Wednesday at 7 p.m.
If Paradise Honors beats the Northland Prep/Glendale Prep winner on Tuesday then the Cowboys and Scorpions game will get the second automatic qualifier from the region.
For the girls, No. 3 Sedona Red Rock is the No. 1 seed. On the boys side No. 2 Paradise Honors is the top seed.
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1:20 Blues forward David Perron talks about the NHL Winter Classic Pause
1:13 It's a girl! First local baby of the new year born at St. Elizabeth's
2:41 Kristen Poshard talks about personal tragedy and her new position with Madison County
1:07 Edwardsville football coach talks playoff loss to Glenbard West
2:08 The Sandwich Shop leaves a legacy in Collinsville
1:48 Water skiing in front of the Arch to raise money
2:00 Estes, Thomas connect to give East St. Louis playoff win
1:40 State champion high school football team comes home as heroes
2:02 Police release video of fatal shooting of unarmed Oklahoma man
Avisail Garcia had a career-high four hits, including an opposite-field, two-run homer in the 10th inning that led the Chicago White Sox over the Minnesota Twins 3-1 on Sunday. Leury Garcia doubled off Ryan Pressly leading off the 10th and advanced on Tyler Saladino's sacrifice.
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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Sebastian Aho and Victor Rask scored in the third period, helping the Carolina Hurricanes top the slumping Ottawa Senators 2-1 on Tuesday night.
Cam Ward made 29 saves for Carolina in the opener of a season-long eight-game homestand. The Hurricanes returned from the All-Star break with their second straight win after dropping six of eight.
Jean-Gabriel Pageau scored and Craig Anderson made 37 saves for the Senators, who have lost six in a row.
This week marks the 40th anniversary of Elvis Presley's death, and there are many events planned at Graceland and beyond.
Organizers are expecting more people than ever, and this could have a significant impact on traffic.
Those traveling in Whitehaven this week should give themselves more time to make their commute.
Because of the large expected crowds, representatives have found new fees to help curb the possibility for crime.
Last year, protesters walked down Elvis Presley Boulevard, prompting a strong police presence.
This week's events kick off at 9 a.m. Monday.
Click here for a full list of planned Elvis Week events.
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Columbiana County Auditor Nancy Milliken reminds property owners of their obligation to report new buildings and improvements.
Homeowners who make improvements valued at $2,000 or more must report them to the county auditor’s office.
Failure to report new construction can carry a 50 percent penalty for each year of neglect up to five years.
Property owners can contact the real-estate department at 330-424-9515, ext. 1008.
NEW DELHI — India’s government has asked WhatsApp to take immediate action to prevent the social media site from being misused to spread rumors and irresponsible statements like those blamed for recent deadly mob attacks.
At least 20 people have been killed in mostly rural villages in many Indian states by attacking mobs that were inflamed by social media. Victims were innocent people accused in the viral messages of belonging to gangs trying to abduct children.
India’s ministry of electronics and information technology said in a statement late Tuesday the lynchings were tied to “irresponsible and explosive messages” circulated on WhatsApp. It wasn’t specific on preventative measures it expected.
The social messaging platform owned by Facebook said in a blog it would institute awards for research on “spread of misinformation” on its platform.
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Organizers of president-Elect Donald Trump's inaugural parade say the marching band of Alabama's oldest private, historically black liberal arts college has accepted an invitation to perform.
The move comes as historically black schools like Howard University, which marched in President Barack Obama's first inaugural parade, said they didn't apply to march at Trump's inauguration.
The move has lit up Talladega College's social media sites with a sharp debate about the band's decision to participate. Some people voiced strong opposition, while others support the band's participation.
The Presidential Inaugural Committee announced Friday that the Talladega College Marching Tornadoes was among 40 groups, including high school bands and military organizations, scheduled to perform in the parade.
Talladega College officials haven't returned phone calls and emails seeking comment.
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South Africa vs Sri Lanka second Test Day1: South Africa have lost a wicket early on. (Source: CSA twitter) South Africa vs Sri Lanka second Test Day1: South Africa have lost a wicket early on. (Source: CSA twitter)
The wicket has more grass cover than usual at the iconic Cape Town venue and has been prepared to assist South Africa’s three-man seam attack as the hosts seek to win a second successive test and wrap up the three-match series.
But their batsmen will now have to weather what is expected to be a difficult first session on Monday.
The home side is unchanged from the team that beat Sri Lanka by 206 runs in the Boxing Day test at St George’s Park in Port Elizabeth.
Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews has won the toss and decided to bowl.
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(New York, NY) — The Dallas Cowboys will start the regular season without running back Ezekiel Elliott. The NFL is suspending him six games for violating the league’s personal conduct policy. The penalty comes after Elliott was accused of domestic violence more than a year ago in Columbus, Ohio. Charges were not pursued due to conflicting information, but the NFL followed up with its own investigation. The league issued a statement saying there was “substantial and persuasive evidence supporting a finding that Elliott engaged in physical violence against his accuser on multiple occasions.” It’s the longest domestic violence suspension in NFL history. ESPN reports Elliott plans to appeal. He rushed for more than 16-hundred yards and 15 touchdowns for Dallas as a rookie last seas
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FARMINGTON — A man riding a bike was chased by a bear Monday afternoon.
According to officials at the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, around 3 p.m. Monday, a man riding a bike called Farmington Police saying a bear came out of the woods and followed him while he was riding his bike along a rails to trails path located off New Britain Ave., in Farmington.
The man said the incident happened in the area of the trail near Oak Ridge Street, not far from the Farmington Police Station. He said the bear initially stayed with him but broke away from him after a short distance.
EnCon Police and Farmington Police are investigating.
DEEP said they plan to put a bear trap in the area to see if they can capture this bear. There have been no previous reports of bear activity in this area.
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A quartet of Super Bowl gamblers are banking on the Philadelphia Eagles to upset the odds.
Bettors have placed four million-dollar bets on the Eagles to defeat the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII, according to ESPN’s David Purdum. Most sportsbooks in Las Vegas have installed the Eagles as six-point underdogs but many lines have shrunk to 4.5-point since then. Intrepid gamblers are looking to strike it rich on Philadelphia’s unexpected success.
A bettor placed a $1 million money-line bet on the Eagles at William Hill on Friday. The bookmaker also took a $1.6 bet on Philadelphia earlier in the week. MGM in Las Vegas took multimillion-dollar wager on the Eagles last week.
Only one $1 million bet was placed on last year on Super Bowl LI between the Patriots and the Atlanta Falcons.
The largest bets this year have been placed on the Eagles for some reason.
About 20 vehicles were involved in a series of crashes Wednesday May 30, 2018 in the Cajon Pass northeast of Los Angeles. At least 17 people were injured.
The pass between the San Bernardino and San Gabriel mountains, which rises to an elevation of nearly 3,800 feet, was socked in under fog. Scroll down to view images.
PRAGUE, Czech Republic — Czech airline Travel Service says it has acquired a majority stake in the national carrier, Czech Airlines, known as CSA.
Travel Service, the Czech Republic’s biggest carrier, says it has reached a deal with the Czech state and Korean Air to buy their CSA stakes.
Travel Service had a 34 per cent stake, while Korean Air acquired a 44 per cent share from the government in 2013. The government still had almost 20 per cent.
The sale of the state’s stake still depends on approval by an anti-monopoly office.
The transaction gives Travel Service a 97.74 per cent stake.
Travel Service operates regular flights under the name Smart Wings, as well as charter flights and private flights.
The CEFC China Energy Company has almost a 50 per cent stake in the airline.
A new Whitney Houston documentary is set to premiere August 26th on Showtime.
“Can I Be Me?” shows a behind the scenes look at her life. It features interviews with those close to Whitney.
The film explores Whitney’s rise to fame, career, struggles, and more. We may learn things about her that we never knew.
All I know is that we miss her and her incredible voice. May she rest in peace.
Take a look at the trailer: http://bit.ly/2ssTM2g
Sled Island has announced its first wave of 2017 artists, including metalcore pioneers Converge.
The festival presents a lineup of music, comedy, film and art across 35 Calgary venues in June.
More than 250 acts have been selected, which will be announced in waves as the festival approaches.
The Queen welcomes guests to a garden party at Holyrood Palace
Her Majesty looked radiant in a pink hat and and floral outfit as she welcomed guests to the Palace grounds.
The Queen met former Scottish rugby player, Doddie Weir – who is celebrating his birthday today.
Mr Weir was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease in 2017 and has since set up the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation – using the five from his rugby shirt in the name – to raise money for research.
The Queen is joined by her son Prince Andrew, Duke of York and Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex for today's event.
Some 8,000 guests have been invited as a way to reward public service and work in the community.
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Five residents of the Maple Place area of Pasadena, on Newfoundland's west coast, were evacuated from their homes Saturday morning due to dangerously high water levels.
Crews with Pasadena Fire Rescue and Newfoundland Power were on the scene early Saturday morning, after heavy rain.
By 9:30 a.m., a water rescue team with the volunteer fire department was evacuating five homeowners.
First responders and town employees remained on the scene Saturday afternoon.
A grand jury has indicted Harvey Weinstein on charges of first and third degree rape, and first degree criminal sexual act. Weinstein surrendered to authorities in New York City on Friday to face charges stemming from accusations by two women, however, he has denied all allegations of non-consensual sex. The film mogul declined to testify before the grand jury, with his lawyers saying that 'political pressure' made an indictment unavoidable.
Check out this home in one of Nashville’s most walkable and pretty neighborhoods near hospitals, universities, shopping. Current configuration of the house is a triplex. First and second floor almost identical floor plan. Updated en-suite. Basement with two-car garage and large workshop/storage, four-car carport and storage. Entrance off Whitland or Leonard. Needs updating.
MOSCOW (Reuters) - The Russian Foreign ministry said on Wednesday it was happy Russian journalist Arkady Babchenko had turned out to be alive after all, but said Ukraine has used his story as propaganda.
Babchenko, a dissident Russian journalist who was reported murdered in Kiev, dramatically reappeared alive on Wednesday in the middle of a briefing about his own killing by the Ukrainian state security service.
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin police are investigating a crash between two vehicles that left a cyclist with potentially deadly injuries Thursday morning.
Police said they responded to a crash in the intersection of Sixth Street and North Lamar Boulevard around 12:50 a.m.
According to the preliminary investigation, a vehicle heading westbound on Sixth Street collided with a white van heading north on Lamar. The cyclist, who was heading south on Lamar, was caught in the middle of the crash. It’s not yet known the entirety of how the events played out and authorities are talking to witnessed to determine what happened at the intersection.
The cyclist was transported with serious, life threatening injuries.
Authorities said the driver of the westbound vehicle was arrested for DWI.
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More Indonesians are getting a taste for the high life and taking up the extreme sport of slacklining.
The wait for the arrival of Villain have finally come to an end with the makers of the Mohanlal starrer confirming that the film will hit the theatres on October 27, 2016.
Villain, directed by B Unnikrishnan is high on expectations and the Mohanlal starrer has been in the news ever since the movie was officially announced.
Mohanlal's Villain is a big budget venture and the movie has some big names of the industry. Villain will also pave way for the entry of Vishal, Srikanth, Hansika Motwani etc., in Mollywood.
Now, here is an interesting snippet about the film and it is regarding the first choice for Vishal's role in the film. Keep scrolling down to know more about the same..
Two women were hurt, one critically, in an apartment fire in Clairemont early Sunday, a fire official said.
The blaze sparked at a downstairs unit on Belden Street near Budd Street about 4 a.m.
When crews arrived, a patio was engulfed in fire and flames were spreading into the apartment, said San Diego Sgt. Rick Pechin with the Metro Arson Strike Team.
Firefighters went inside and found one woman on the floor of a bedroom. They brought her outside and started CPR. She was taken to a hospital with critical injuries which included smoke inhalation, Pechin said.
Another woman suffered burns in the fire, but managed to escape the apartment on her own.
Investigators are trying to determine the cause of the fire, which caused about $400,000 in damage to the structure and its contents.
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ALIQUIPPA, Pa. (AP) - Police say a woman has been found fatally shot near a minivan in western Pennsylvania.
The incident was reported shortly before 11 p.m. Sunday in Aliquippa. That's in Beaver County, about 20 miles northwest or Pittsburgh.
Authorities didn't immediately release the woman's name or say whether they have any suspects.
The woman was lying in the street near the van, which had one of its doors open.
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A baby in a pushchair has been hit by a car in Darlaston.
The baby was treated at the scene for facial, shoulder and arm injuries, before being taken to Walsall Manor Hospital.
West Midlands Police said: "Police have closed Pinfold Street in Darlaston following a collision between a car and a pushchair this morning.
"The collision took place at 10.15am.
"The baby has been taken to hospital."
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: "We were called at 10am following an initial report of a car versus a pedestrian collision.
"We treated the toddler for facial, shoulder and arm injuries and took it to Walsall Manor Hospital.
"We left the scene at 10.30am."
Councillor Doug James, who was at the scene, said: "There are currently six police vehicles halting and controlling traffic flows.
"My first thoughts are for any injured. The police are doing a great job of re-assurance and traffic control."
In case you missed it, football is well and truly coming home after the most dramatic 120 minutes of play last night, followed by a nailbiting penalty shootout.
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U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden on Monday joined the chorus of Democratic senators calling for President Donald Trump to resign over sexual misconduct allegations. He also said Congress should launch an investigation if Trump will not step down.
Wyden’s statement comes amid a wave of women speaking up about sexual mistreatment they say they have endured at the hands of powerful men in politics, the news media and entertainment industry. Calls for Trump’s resignation are also growing among the Senate’s most liberal Democrats as several of Trump’s accusers are saying publicly that the president should pay a political price for his alleged sexual indiscretions.
A family's beloved pet was ripped from its home during a break-in last Thursday.
Wilton Manors police said a young male broke into an apartment located on Northeast 26th Street and 9th Avenue.
The suspect stole the victim's belongings and the victim's blue nose female Staffordshire Terrier puppy named Sophie.
The suspect was captured on surveillance cameras walking the dog from the home toward Wilton Drive.
Police said Sophie has a medical condition and needs medication.
Sophie has four white paws, weighs about 43 lbs. and is said to be very friendly.
Anyone with information is asked to call Wilton Manors Police at 954-390-2165 or Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS.
CNY's best pizza 2017: Follow along as we hunt them down
By Jacob Pucci | jpucci@syracuse.com
What started with over 1,000 nominations for more than 150 pizzerias has been narrowed down to six finalists for the title of best pizza in Central New York.
Judging our contest is Best of CNY reporter Jacob Pucci, food/beer writer and restaurant critic Jared Paventi and public affairs reporter Julie McMahon.
Now we're on the road sampling what you said was the best CNY has to offer. Here's a look at our tasty trip so far:
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Rogers Executive Airport-Carter Field in Fayetteville, Arkansas, will close for 10 days — from June 23 to July 3 — for a $6.6 million construction project to make improvements to the runway, lighting and drainage.
According to airport officials, three construction crews will be working around the clock to complete the work, weather permitting.
Aircraft based at the airport are expected to either remain during the construction or use nearby airports, including Springdale Municipal Airport or the Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, officials note.
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The Albany State men's team is strides better than they were last year, and late-game execution has recently been the difference.
ASU defeated Paine College 68-59 Saturday afternoon capping off a 4-game home stand.
The win also was its 6th straight match decided by single digit points, and the Rams are 4-2 in those games.
Efficiency in the decisive possessions has been key.
"That was the most important thing," said second year head coach Michael Moore. "I saw the growth in us. We're playing smart down the stretch."
The Golden Rams improve to (9-8) on the season and (4-3) in the SIAC.
Albany State's women fell to Paine college 68-59 in the early game.
That makes the Lady Rams (2-14) and just (2-5) in the SIAC.
Next up for Albany State is a Monday evening doubleheader at Clark Atlanta.
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DETROIT (AP) — Funeral services have been held for a Detroit police officer fatally wounded as he and his partner responded to a domestic violence complaint.
Officers from law enforcement agencies across Michigan and the U.S. attended Friday’s services for Glenn Doss at Greater Grace Temple in Detroit.
Detroit officer Glenn Doss Sr. told attendees that his son “was a great guy” and that “it was an honor to be his dad.”
The 25-year-old Glenn Doss died Sunday at a hospital, several days after he was shot once in the head while sitting in the passenger seat of a patrol car.
Prosecutors have charged 43-year-old Decharlos Brooks with first-degree murder and murder of a peace officer.
The younger Doss also is survived by a 9-month-old son, his mother, stepfather and three brothers.
Spirits of the Bluegrass Tour
Kentucky is well known for our bourbon distilleries but lesser known is our burgeoning craft brewery and winery scene. Kentucky is now home to over 50 breweries and 70 wineries. We would like to introduce you to a few of our favorites and of course, since it is Kentucky, one of our award-winning bourbon distilleries. On our Spirits of the Bluegrass Tour we will do a tour of Town Branch Distillery with tastings and then stop by Rock House Brewery for a tour, a flight and a discussion with owner Kevin. The last stop on the tour will be at Wildside Winery in Versailles, KY for a tour, flight, and discussion with owner Neil. Join us in learning about all aspects of the spirit making process.
We will pick you up at the Lexington visitor center. The tour is approximately 4-5 hours. Water and snacks will be provided.
Price: $50 (includes tour and tasting at all three locations).
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Fifteen activists demanding the state rescind a permit allowing construction of a natural gas pipeline in eastern North Carolina were charged with trespassingFriday evening during a sit-in at Gov. Roy Cooper's office.
Authorities Identify Streeter Man Found Dead at Scene of Car Fire
An autopsy determined that Schauer died of carbon monoxide poisoning
STUTSMAN COUNTY, ND — A man found dead after a car fire near Streeter southwest of Jamestown has been identified.
The Stutsman County Sheriff’s Office says he was 67-year-old Stanley Schauer of Streeter.
His body was found in a car out front of a house on May 27.
An autopsy determined that Schauer died of carbon monoxide poisoning.
It isn’t known how the car started on fire.
'Gotham' star Morena Baccarin is living her best NYC life Like many almost-4-year-olds, Morena Baccarin’s son adores superheroes. So when he overheard someone mentioning Gotham to his mother — as in the city where Batman operates — he had some...
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A Polar Bear express train has derailed 24 miles south of Moosonee Wednesday night.
The Town of Moosonee confirmed the incident on their Town of Moosonee Emergency Updates Facebook page. They said the train derailed with passengers and crew on board. An emergency response plan has been activated. They report no serious injuries.
Town officials are in the processing of arranging transportation for passengers to Cochrane or Moosonee.
They will continue to provide updates when service is restored.
FAIRFIELD (KRON) — Travis Air Force Base is under lockdown Wednesday due to a “security incident.”
A tweet sent out by Travis AFB Official is advising people on the base to shelter in place and lock all door and windows.
Statement from Travis AFB Facebook:
“Travis Air Force Base is currently responding to a security incident. More details will be released as they become available. The public is being asked to stay away from the base to ensure emergency responders can respond accordingly.”
Further details on the incident are unknown at this time.
KRON4 is working on getting more information.
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Thanks to the hopelessly outdated and antiquated Electoral College system, we now have this ridiculous situation where there is a new president in the Oval Office for whom the majority of the people did not vote and do not want.
No, this model of a MacBook Air definitely did not have us fooled.
A Japanese student built a MacBook Air entirely from Legos — and it's so convincing you'll do a double take.
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The student, who studies at the University of Tokyo, tweeted out his creation, which has now gone viral for obvious reasons.
Here's a close up comparison of both laptops — and in case you can't tell, it's the one on the left that's the dupe.
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"I thought it was real for a moment," said one of the many comments on Twitter.
"Please sell this at the Apple Store," another said.
"I saw the last picture first and I actually thought you had broken the screen of your laptop into half," one added.
According to the student's Twitter profile, he's also part of the University's Lego club, which has produced some pretty amazing items in the past.
Now this is what we mean by Lego skills.
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Talk and book launch for new edition of Making Is Connecting: The Social Power Of Creativity, From Craft And Knitting To Digital Everything. David Gauntlett will talk about the book and the thinking behind the new edition. Reception with drinks and food to follow. 6:30-8:30 pm. FREE with registration.
Cesc Fabregas celebrates his victory over Charly Musonda. (YouTube)
Cesc Fabregas isn’t known for his blistering pace, but the Spaniard reminded Charly Musonda that he’s no slouch during training with Chelsea this week.
Fabregas did not make Spain’s squad for their World Cup qualifiers during the current break and has been training with the rest of his teammates who failed to make the cut at international level, including David Luiz and Marcos Alonso.
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And during one fitness session, Fabregas was tasked with getting the better of Musonda, who has played just one minute of Premier League football so far this season.
Musonda has shown during matches that he possesses plenty of speed, but Fabregas managed to outpace the 20-year-old midfielder in six different races.
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A 52-year-old Bolingbrook woman pleaded guilty last week to murdering her husband in the spring of 2015. Michele A. Evans was accused of stabbing her husband, David Evans twice in the chest with a kitchen knife after a fight in there home in April of 2015. David Evans died the next day and Michele Evans was subsequently arrested. Evans pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree murder and is facing four to 20 years in prison when she is sentenced by Judge Dave Carlson in May of this year.
Harrowing first video from inside Grenfell Tower shows residents desperately shouting for help to the police and fire crews below.
A woman can be heard shouting desperately to other people from inside her flat as smoke engulfs the corridor of the 27-storey housing block.
She screams 'Hello, hello, come here' as she ignores the advice of a friend and family members to keep her door closed.
The Deep State is shaking today, as President Trump is set to reveal the FISA memo that the House Intelligence Committee recently voted to release. Also, American hiring picked up in January and wages rose the most since the recession ended.
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One of the world's rarest animals -- a white bison -- has been born at Belgrade zoo, officials said.
The calf, named Dusanka, was born on Monday and trotted around her enclosure in "good health", according to the zoo's veterinarian.
"According to my information, no other (American) white bison has been born in Europe," veterinarian Jozef Ezvedj told AFP.
"Her father Jovan (a white bison) came to us in 2007, imported from America when he was still very young, practically a baby. Dusanka inherited his genes," Ezvedj said.
"We are making sure that she is in good health and that she enjoys a peaceful childhood."
Many Native Americans consider white bison to be a good omen and a symbol of hope.
Thousands of Native Americans joined in celebrations of the birth of a white bison female in the US state of Wisconsin in 1994.
"Perhaps we should inform them? Bison among Native Americans are very important in terms of mythological significance," Ezvedj said.
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ROUYN NORANDA, Que. — A barber from western Quebec is drawing widespread praise for going out of his way to accommodate a young client with autism.
A photo posted online last week shows Francis "Franz" Jacob lying on the floor of his Rouyn-Noranda shop as he gives a young boy named Wyatt a haircut.
The 45-year-old says he's stunned by all the attention he's gotten after the photo was widely shared on social media sites.
Jacob says Wyatt doesn't usually sit still for haircuts so he bought a pair of wireless clippers in order to follow him around.
He says he has a few other clients with autism or other special needs and always finds a way to adapt to their needs.
Rouyn-Noranda is about 600 kilometres northwest of Montreal.
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FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) — Republican Indiana governor-elect Eric Holcomb says he has selected GOP Allen County auditor Tera Klutz to be the next state auditor.
Holcomb made the announcement Monday at the Allen County Republican Party headquarters. Holcomb’s office says that Klutz will be the first certified public accountant to be Indiana auditor. Holcomb needed to choose a new state auditor because current Auditor Suzanne Crouch was elected as Holcomb’s running mate to be the next Indiana lieutenant governor.
Klutz will be sworn in on Jan. 9 along with Holcomb, Crouch and other statewide officials at the Indiana State Fairgrounds.
Klutz has been Allen County auditor since 2010 and previously was the county’s chief deputy auditor. She is president-elect of the Indiana Auditors’ Association.
An Indiana Democratic Party spokesman said the party hopes Klutz “will focus on transparency and accountability.”
Job losses in mining have slowed down compared with two years ago, according to the Chamber of Mines.
The improvement comes against the backdrop of moderate growth in the sector driven by platinum group metals, which are back in demand because China’s economic prospects are looking up. The sustained rise of commodity prices has also helped mining.
Figures released by Statistics SA last week show that mining production increased 4.6% year on year in February 2017, after recording a 1.4% year-on-year increase in January.
Chamber of Mines chief economist Henk Langenhoven told Business Day that nearly 40,000 jobs were lost in mining from the beginning of 2015 to the end of 2016.
"However, the rate of job losses has slowed down.
"Between end-2015 and end-2016, job losses amounted to only 4,162. During 2016, this slowed down even further to 2,651 but, disappointingly, increased to 2,902 between the last two quarters of 2016."
I believe Donald fancy's himself one of Disney's Pretty princesses.
For the sake and reputation of the country I do hope this is Fake News.
If not it is deplorable.
I wonder if royal ambition is an impeachable offense.
Ego-Centric Trump Apparently Insisting on Riding in Queen’s Gold Carriage During Buckingham Palace Visit
WTH? No way? Fake News? I kind threw up when I saw this. But , I guess it's true. Shocking, isn't it?
My mind is filled with all kind of images, not nice ones either...
Excitement is building at the University of the Sunshine Coast! USC’s joint venture netball team with the Melbourne Storm NRL franchise, the Sunshine Coast Lightning is playing Giants Netball, a Sydney-based VII affiliated with the GWS Giants of the AFL, in the Grand Final of the Suncorp Super Netball competition.
The impacts of foreign exchange movements have dealt a blow on Continental Reinsurance Plc’s profit despite efficient underwriting performance. For the year ended December 2017, Continental Re’s net income dipped by 20.57 percent to N2.47 billion as against N3.11 billion the previous year. The drop in profit was due to a 71.92 percent decline in…
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ROME, May 31 (Reuters) - Two polls show that between 60-72 percent of Italians want the country to remain part of the euro while 23-24 percent would choose to drop the common currency.
The polls were taken by the Euromedia and Piepoli organisations for state television Rai's "Porta a Porta" programme broadcast on Wednesday night.
The euro has become part of the political debate ahead of snap elections expected for later this year or early in 2019.
The Piepoli poll showed that 72 percent wanted to stay, 23 percent wanted to leave, and five percent were undecided.
The Euromedia poll showed that 60 percent wanted to stay, 24 percent wanted to leave, and 16 percent were undecided. (Reporting By Giselda Vagnoni)
Khartoum — Prime Minister Haile Mariam Desalegn of Ethiopia will arrive in Khartoum on Tuesday heading a high level official delegation on a three day state visit to the Sudan for discussions with President Omar Bashir on bilateral relations between the two countries as well as regional and international issues of mutual concern.
Prime Minister Desalegn will confer with the First Vice President and Federal Prime Minister, Lt Gen Bakri Hassan Salih as well as with the Vice President Hassabou Mohamed Abdul Rahaman.
The Prime Minister is accompanied by a high level delegation including the Minister for Communication and the minister for energy electricity and water and Ambassador Burhani, the special adviser to the Prime Minister and the State Minister for Foreign Affairs.
The visit includes a lecture the Prime Minister will deliver on Thursday at the Friendship Hall on the situation in the African Horn.
He will also attend a cultural night and pay visit to some industrial establishments in the country.
May 2 Parmalat:
* Its LAG Holding Inc. subsidiary acquired two companies operating in the dairy sector in the United States of America
* The enterprise value of the acquired business was set at about $130 million and the acquisition has been entirely financed with internal resources
* In 2016 the two companies had net revenue of about $55 million
Source text: bit.ly/2pqNMEz
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The Minister paid respects to allied forces who lost their lives over a century ago in the World War One Gallipoli campaign.
Sir Alan attended an International Service of Commemoration where he was invited to deliver a speech of reconciliation and lay a wreath.
He will join other dignitaries from around the world representing New Zealand, Australia and France.
The Minister for Europe Sir Alan Duncan said:
I am honoured to attend the Gallipoli commemorations and pay respects to allied forces who fought in the World War One campaign. It is also a remarkable testament to the power of reconciliation that a century after Turkey and the UK were on opposite sides, we now stand shoulder to shoulder as NATO allies and trusted friends.
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BOURNE, Mass. (AP)  Researchers say preliminary findings show a North Atlantic right whale may have been struck by a ship before the animal was found dead in Massachusetts waters.
Officials with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration say bruising consistent with blunt trauma could be evidence of a ship strike.
North Atlantic right whales are an endangered species. The World Wildlife Fund says only about 350 are still living.
NOAA is urging vessels to keep a watch for right whales, which often swim just below the water's surface and can be hard to see.
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The 27-foot long, 1-year-old female was found dead in Cape Cod Bay on Thursday and towed to a harbor where it could be placed on a flatbed for transport. A final analysis is expected to take weeks.
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — A Bahamian man has been restored to health at a Florida hospital after drifting on the Atlantic Ocean for 16 days.
Samuel Moss Jr. of Nassau, the Bahamas, spoke with reporters Friday at St. Mary's Medical Center in West Palm Beach.
Moss set sail from Bimini to Nassau on Jan. 13 in a new 21-foot angler. The 23-year-old quickly ran out of gas as he tried to sail through rough waves. He drifted alone until another boater spotted him Monday about 10 miles off the coast of West Palm Beach.
Moss said he survived on potato chips, cookies and bottled water for 12 days, until a 40-foot wave hit his boat and wiped out his meagre supplies.
The Chinese owner of Weetabix is selling the iconic cereal firm to US company Post Holdings, according to reports.
Citing a spokesman for the Chinese conglomerate, Reuters on Tuesday reported that the company was being sold by Bright Food Group for $1.8bn (£1.4bn).
Back in January, Reuters reported that Post Holdings was among four bidders vying for Weetabix, the other bidders being Associated British Food, Cereal Partners Worldwide and Italian pasta maker Barilla.
A spokesperson for Weetabix declined to comment.
Weetabix, which also makes Alpen cereal, Weetos and Oatibix, was family owned until 2003.
In 2012, Shanghai-headquartered Bright Foods Group bought a majority stake in the brand, but in December last year the owners reportedly hired banks to lead a sales process.
Bright Foods Group had hoped that Weetabix would help it crack the lucrative Asian market but, most of Weetabix’s sales still come from its much slower-growth home market.
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CONAKRY (Reuters) - Bollore Group’s concession to build a container port in Guinea’s capital Conakry was in strict compliance with the law, a government spokesman said on Tuesday, reacting to news of a probe by French authorities into the group’s Africa operations.
French billionaire Vincent Bollore is being questioned by police as part of an investigation into allegations of corrupt business practices in Africa. According to a local media report, the cases being probed concern Guinea and Togo.
“The port concession obtained by Bollore in Guinea was in strict compliance with the laws in force,” Damantang Albert Camara told Reuters by telephone.
A senior source in the office of President Alpha Conde, who declined to be named because he was not authorized to speak, said: “we are not concerned by these allegations, which make no sense.”
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The 17th annual Carl and Shirley Stuckless Memorial Dart Tournament was held at the Lucan Legion on April 7.
The tournament was successful in raising $1,250 for Jessica's House. The total raised included a generous $250 donation from the Lucan Legion. “Our family would like to thank the Lucan Legion for their continued support for this event and a huge thank you to all the participants,” said Danny Stuckless in an email.
Simmons is considered day-to-day with a "mild" high ankle sprain, Nick Kosmider of The Denver Post reports.
Simmons, who went down during Sunday's victory over the Jets, was listed as a non-participant on Monday's injury report, per Zac Stevens of BSN Denver. He seems unlikely to be ready in time for Thursday's game against the Colts, but still has Tuesday and Wednesday to return to the fold.
Mayor’s Breast Cancer Breakfast
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Get ready to grab breakfast and battle breast cancer, at the same time.
Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin is once again hosting the annual Mayor’s Campaign against Breast Cancer Isabel Law Breakfast.
It will take place from 6 to 9 a.m. on Friday, October 20th at City Hall.
Tickets are seven dollars.
The yellow metal had reversed an earlier decline to settle higher when two soft economic reports, one covering weakening consumer prices and the other a drop in retail spending, hit the tape. Gold, however, didn’t react in the wake of reports of a …
Lebanon High's Damion Jones signs to run track for Cumberland University on Monday. Seated with Jones is Eika Calderon.
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A punctured water main has resulted in significant localized flooding in Saskatoon’s Silverspring neighbourhood on Monday.
City officials said the break was caused by a contractor working near Central Avenue and Garvie Road at around 1 p.m. CT.
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Crews are working to isolate and stop the release of water.
The city said people and businesses in the northeast may experience low pressure or service interruption.
Computer modeling is being performed by Saskatoon Water to determine the extent of the affected area.
Motorists are being asked to avoid the area.
I never would have agreed to the formulation of the Central Intelligence Agency back in '47, if I had known it would become the American Gestapo.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Berkshire Hathaway Inc :
* Berkshire Hathaway Inc cuts share stake in Wabco Holdings Inc by 97.8 percent to 63,195 shares - sec filing ‍​
* Berkshire Hathaway Inc - change in holdings are as of june 30, 2017 and compared with the previous quarter ended as of march 31, 2017‍​ Source text for quarter ended June 30, 2017: (bit.ly/2wYv7AR) Source text for quarter ended March 31, 2017: (bit.ly/2pQgrA1) Further company coverage: [BRKa.N WBC.N]
Bitcoin has had a tough start to the year, plummeting to a two month low on Friday, falling as low as $7,700.
But the cryptocurrency could bounce back with a meeting this week of the US Senate Banking Committee on regulation of cryptocurrencies in the country, according to Brian Kelly, the CEO of an investment firm focused on digital currencies.
Speaking to CNBC, he said: “Next week we’ve got a big event here in the US, we’ve talked a lot about the regulatory pressures that have come from South Korea and from China and other places.
“But we’ve got something coming up in the US that I think could be a big event for us.”
Doyle (concussion) was not on the field for Friday's practice, according to Kevin Bowen of 1070 The Fan Indianapolis.
Doyle was able to practice on a limited basis Wednesday and Thursday, but it looks like he may not get in any work Friday. The Colts will provide an update on both Doyle's practice participation and his Week 5 status following Friday's practice, but it's looking like he could miss his first game due to injury since joining the NFL in 2013.
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 13, 2017) – Sailors complete E-6 exam worksheets in the mess decks aboard amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). Iwo Jima is underway participating in a series of qualifications and certifications as part of the basic phase of training in preparation for future operations and deployments. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Evan A. Denny/Released)
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When is Sharp Objects on HBO released?
Gothic HBO crime drama Sharp Objects is set for a worldwide premiere this week.
The first episode of the miniseries will air on HBO in the States on Sunday, July 8.
Sky Atlantic has the rights to the series in the UK and Ireland, where it will air on the channel at 2am on Monday, July 9, simulcast with HBO.
It will then be repeated on Monday night at 9pm.
The mystery series is based on the novel of the same name by Gillian Flynn who is known for writing Gone Girl.
It was produced by the makers of Big Little Lies and Get Out.
Six different communications service providers join to debate their visions of the future CSP, following a landmark presentation from AT&T on its massive virtualization efforts and a look back on where the telecom industry has been and where it's going from two industry veterans.
PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills newly acquired receiver Jordan Matthews has been diagnosed with a chip fracture in his sternum and will be listed week to week.
The team provided the update Monday morning, a day after Matthews was hurt in his first practice since being acquired in a trade with Philadelphia. Matthews finished practice before being escorted off the field complaining of a chest injury.
The Bills are counting on Matthews to fill starting receiver Sammy Watkins' spot after he was also dealt to the Los Angeles Rams in a separate trade on Friday. Buffalo gave up starting cornerback Ronald Darby to acquire Matthews and a third-round draft pick from Philadelphia.
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April 28 Lasertec Corp:
* Says its wholly owned unit Lasertec Taiwan Inc, will set up a wholly owned sub-unit, Lasertec China Co Ltd., on June 1
* Says Lasertec China will be engaged in the delivery, processing, maintenance and support of products in Shanghai, China
* Says Lasertec China will be capitalized at $999,000
Source text in Japanese: goo.gl/cIL3T3
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April 28Shandong Longlive Bio-Technology Co Ltd
* Sees H1 FY 2017 net profit to increase by 30 percent to 75 percent, or to be 58.0 million yuan to 78.1 million yuan
* Says H1 FY 2016 net profit was 44.6 million yuan
* Says inclusion of two units is the main reason for the forecast
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/BKf8hb
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
Now is your chance to reward an outstanding teacher in your life for all their contributions both in and out of school! We know our Oklahoma teachers do a great job with our kids and many go above and beyond to do so! KFOR-TV and Me/CU Credit Union would like to give our viewers the opportunity to recognize our teachers. This program will run through the end of 2017, profiling one teacher each month.
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News Brief: 2 Trump Executive Orders, Pence In Japan, Sears In Trouble
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President Trump plans to sign 2 orders on "Hire American" and "Buy American." Vice President Pence meets with Japan's prime minister after Trump targeted Japan for its huge trade surplus with the U.S.
Supermodel Andres Velencoso Segura takes the cover of El Pais Icon Magazine‘s July 2018 edition lensed by fashion photographer Gorka Postigo. In charge of styling was Nono Vazquez, with grooming from beauty artist Jose Carlos Gonzalez.
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BRISTOL - The public works department reminds residents that there will be no rubbish or recycling pickups on Jan. 2.
Instead, the entire week's schedule of collections is pushed back by one day.
The trash transfer station and most other routine city operations are closed for the holiday.
The public library, municipal schools and city hall will reopen on Jan. 3.
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Read Jane Anson's review of the Bordeaux 2006 vintage after re-tasting the wines a decade out from the harvest.
Bordeaux 2006 was an interesting year to assess at the critical 10-year juncture, not least because 2006 has developed a mixed reputation.
On the bright side, it has a classic, traditional character with strong tannins and long ageing potential. On the downside, it is regarded as backward and brooding. So how it is shaping up?
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Harmony Gold (HMY -3.8% ) says it expects FY 2017 net profit will come in lower than the year-ago period, due to impairment charges and legal costs.
HMY sees EPS for the year ended June 30 of $0.05-$0.08, compared with $0.15 in FY 2016; excluding exceptional costs, HMY expects FY 2017 EPS of $0.20-$0.23, higher than adjusted EPS of $0.15 recorded a year ago.
HMY expects to record an impairment of ~1.7B rand (US$131M) following its annual life-of-mine planning process and a provision of 917M rand ($70M) for a possible silicosis class action settlement.
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An evacuation alert has been lifted for a home in Lake Country.
The Emergency Operation Centre said residents are able to go back to 3550 Woodsdale Rd. at Emerald Point.
A southerly winds advisory map has been created for waterfront locations that could potentially be impacted by winds generated across the region, to see that link click here.
Winds are expected to ramp up again tonight, reaching 40 km/h with gusts of up to 60 km/h on Thursday.
All other evacuation orders and alerts remain in place.
Sasha Banks on “WWE Music Power 10”
Below is a clip from this week’s “WWE Music Power 10” featuring Sasha Banks:
Cesaro & Renee Young Game
In the video below, Cesaro is joined by Renee Young as the two play some Clash Royal and talk about fears:
WWE Stars Pose with NBA Trophies
As seen below, WWE stars Chad Gable, Tye Dillinger and Sin Cara posted with The Miami Heat Championship trophies while in town for a live event:
Police responded at approximately 3:36 a.m. Sunday to a report of a dispute at a nightclub, W Ultra Lounge, located at 508 Indianola Avenue. An 18-year-old male Des Moines resident was reportedly shot during the incident, and died at the scene.
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Yeezy Season 5 Invites Hint At Drake Collaboration [PHOTOS]
Word is spreading that Kanye West is expected to show off his Yeezy Season 5 collection at New York’s Fashion Week. The invites also hint a Drake collaboration.
Video and photos have surfaced showing what people should expect to see later today at ‘Ye’s presentation. It appears to be more of the expensive rags we’ve seen in prior years. Only this time, there are words on the clothes.
“Lost Hills” is an ode to Calabasas, the super-rich and exclusive California neighborhood that Kanye West and his family lives in. Drake also has a home in the area which ties together the rumored collaboration between the two artists.
Fans were teased last year when billboards featuring the G.O.O.D. Music and OVO logos began popping up throughout Los Angeles. Now after several hints dropped in interviews, it appears that we may start hearing what the material sounds like.
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WWE has made tentative plans for the SmackDown LIVE main event at WrestleMania 34.
The current plan for Raw has been previously reported by numerous sources, which is Roman Reigns facing Brock Lesnar. According to Billi Bhatti of The Dirty Sheets podcast, the SmackDown LIVE main event is set to be AJ Styles vs. Shinsuke Nakamura.
Sources in WWE also indicated to Bhatti that Styles and Nakamura will form a tag team, which will lead to one turning on the other out of jealousy. The WWE star turning will likely be Styles.
WrestleMania 34 will be held on April 8, 2018, at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana.
The Atlanta Hawks downed the Portland Trail Blazers 109-105 in overtime last night. The Blazers are at Utah tomorrow night…..The Kelso boys basketball team got 20 points from Emmitt Kinch in a 62-54 victory over Peninsula in the 3A Bi-District. Kelso will play Capital tomorrow night. The Mark Morris boys play Centralia in the boys 2A District tonight at Chehalis, 6:45 pm on FM 101.5 The Wave. The R.A. Long Lumberjacks square off with Woodland tonight at 7 pm at MM…..In girls 2A District last night, Black Hills defeated Mark Morris 80-48. MM takes on Woodland tomorrow night at RAL. The Kelso Lassies try to stay alive in the girls 3A Bi-District when they play Peninsula at 7:45 tonight at Timberline, 7:40 pm on KLOG.
[India], December 11. (ANI): Four people, including a woman, were killed in a road accident at Pune-Bangalore Highway near Katraj in Pune on Monday.
Yahswant Mane (55), his wife Sharda Yashwant Mane (46) and their son Rushikesh Yashwant Mane (17) were travelling from Pune, when the family met with the accident. Krishna Surve (65), who was behind the wheel, also died in the crash.
The accident took place when the family was returning from Pune after dropping their daughter at a college in the city. (ANI)
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — An influential Australian opposition lawmaker under fire over his close links to wealthy Chinese political donors has announced he is quitting the Senate for the good of his party as the government moves against foreign interference in politics.
Sam Dastyari announced on Tuesday that he would quit as a senator for the center-left Labor Party before Parliament next sits in February. Cabinet Minister Peter Dutton had criticized Dastyari for his links to China.
Dastyari has been at the center of government complaints of foreign interference in Australian politics, accusation that have raised the ire of Beijing.
Labor has accused the government of tapping into community “China-phobia” to attack Dastyari.
The government has announced that Australia will ban foreign interference in its politics either through espionage or financial donations.
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Court records show a slain Kansas psychiatrist was stabbed about 165 times outside his clinic in Wichita last month.
The arrest affidavit for the suspect, 21-year-old Umar Dutt, was released Thursday. He’s charged with first-degree murder in the Sept. 13 death of Achutha Reddy at his Holistic Psychiatry Services clinic.
The affidavit says a clinic employee reported hearing Reddy calling for help and then seeing Dutt stabbing the psychiatrist. The employee was able to briefly separate the two.
The affidavit says Reddy also suffered “blunt force trauma” and may have been run over by a vehicle.
Dutt was a patient of Reddy’s. Investigators haven’t released a possible motive.
Dutt is jailed on a $1 million bond. His attorney tells The Wichita Eagle “more evidence will be coming to light.”
Liberatore was shipped to the minor leagues Monday, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.
Liberatore made seven spring training appearances, giving up six runs on seven hits and four walks while striking out seven across 6.2 innings. He failed to earn a spot at the back end of the Dodgers' bullpen, so he'll head to Triple-A Oklahoma City where he'll start the year.
Algeria winger Feghouli departs for a fee understood to be around £4 million after just one season in East London since coming in from Valencia last summer.
And now that will free up funds for Sporting Lisbon midfielder Carvalho with the Hammers already seeing a £27 million bid knocked back for the 25-year-old.
Slaven Bilic has already signed Joe Hart, Javier Hernandez, Pablo Zabaleta and Marko Arnautovic this summer but the Hammers are also looking to offload winger Robert Snodgrass.
Feghouli’s last West Ham appearance came on the final day of last term where he scored in the win at Burnley. He scored four goals in 27 appearances while at the London Stadium.
Meanwhile Winston Reid has backed his side to recover quickly after they were thrashed 4-0 at Manchester United in their Premier League season opener on Sunday.
Prometic Life Sciences (OTCQX:PFSCF -2.4% ) enters into licensing agreements with affiliates of Shenzhen Royal Asset Management Co., Ltd., related to its previously announced joint venture. The new contracts cover the development, manufacturing and commercialization of PBI-4050, PBI-4547 and PBI-4425 in China. A new subsidiary has been formed, Prometic ChinaCo, whose initial focus will be on pulmonary and liver fibrosis.
Under the terms of the deal, Shenzhen will provide $33M in funding, $23M of which will be deployed in H2, followed by additional tranches next year. Shenzhen's ownership stake in Prometic ChinaCo will increase to as high as 25% when the funding is completed.
Prometic ChinaCo will be able to extend sub-licenses in China and will receive royalties on net sales from such agreements.
PBI-4050 and PBI-4547 are candidates to treat fibrosis. PBI-4425, an analogue of PBI-4050, is a candidate to treat pulmonary emphysema and cutaneous hyperplasia (pink/red bumps on the skin).
You don't have to be deep in the backwoods to be at high risk for Lyme disease. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention projects that about 300,000 people are infected with Lyme disease each year, yet only 30,000 incidences are reported.
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - Whiting Petroleum said on Monday it will record an impairment charge of $800 million to $900 million in the current quarter due to a partial write-down of some assets in the DJ Basin in Colorado.
The company said in a regulatory filing that the write-down of its assets at the Redtail field is not expected to result in any cash expenditures. (bit.ly/2iPe7b8)
Whiting Petroleum, the largest oil producer in North Dakota’s Bakken shale formation, is focusing on its activities in the Williston Basin and recently sold its Fort Berthold Indian Reservation properties in North Dakota. (Reporting by Taenaz Shakir in Bengaluru; Editing by Savio D‘Souza)
Sky News interviews former President of Georgia Mikheil Saakashvili about Putin and Russian involvement in the nerve agent poisoning in Salisbury
The later afternoon thundershowers brought a temporary relief to Mumbaikars battling the sultry October heat and increased humidity since last few days."The city was expecting to get some showers, as the daytime temperature in the last two days was around 34 degree Celsius, which was more than one to two degree Celsius above the normal maximum temperature. The showers will bring some relief to citizens," K S Hosalikar, deputy Director, India Meteorological Department (IMD), Mumbai, told PTI.The weather department has also issued a forecast of similar thundershowers on Saturday as well.The thundershowers, which started at around 4 P.M, however, didn't have any impact on the schedule of suburban trains.According to the Met official, most of the times such thundershowers are the part of the returning monsoon."A strong wind followed by lightening and showers is a common phenomenon. And such showers generally continue for two hours," the official said.
GENEVA (AP) — Shares in commodities giant Glencore have plunged after the company was ordered to hand over documents and records to the U.S. Department of Justice for its compliance with corruption and money laundering rules.
The company, which is based in Baar, Switzerland, said Tuesday the requested documents relate to its business in Nigeria, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Venezuela from 2007 onwards. It said it is reviewing the subpoena.
Shares in the company, which sources and trades raw materials like metals and grains, dropped about 10 percent in London, where they are listed.
In Congo, Glencore operates mines for copper and cobalt, a key material for the production of mobile phone batteries. In Nigeria and Venezuela, it produces oil and coal.
REDDING, Calif. .- Oregon Tech (8-4) improved to 39-0 lifetime against Simpson University (3-6) with an 84-71 non-conference win at the Grant Center Saturday Night.
Mitchell Fink tied his career high with 30 points, 25 in the second half, to lead OIT who out-scored Simpson 47-33 in the second half on the way to the win.
Tech was 11 for 26 from long range giving them a huge 33-3 edge in points from behind the arc, as they held the Red Hawks to just 1-8.
Tyler Hieb had 18 first half points on the way to 21 points for OIT.
Tech won the battle of the boards 35-23 with Jalen Carvalhoand Garrett Albrecht leading the way with five each.
The Owls shot 53% for the game while holding the Red Hawks to 49%.
Oregon Tech will jump back to Cascade Conference play next weekend playing at Evergreen State on Friday in Olympia, Wash. and at Northwest University on Saturday in Kirkland, Wash. The games can be heard live in the Klamath Basin on 92-5 KLAD-FM and anywhere in the World at www.OregonTechOwls.com.
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The video shows an image that was previously released by NASA – that has left one conspiracist bemused.
In the clip, they zoom in on a part of the photo which seems to show a path paved by a vehicle.
And behind that, a structure also appears to look like a bridge.
It was uploaded to YouTube channel Alien Hunter on April 21 and has already racked up almost 2,000 hits.
Over the past couple years, Jennifer Lopez has offered fans a glimpse into her life as a mom with supercute snaps of her twins, Max and Emme. She and her ex-husband, Marc Anthony, welcomed the kids in February 2008, and since then, she's shared more than a few adorable pictures of the pair on Instagram.
Back in May 2015, Jennifer opened up about motherhood when she sat down with Ellen DeGeneres. "I love my kids," she said. "I wish I would have four or five more." She added, "The fact that you get to love somebody unconditionally in that way and not even care if they love you back — you just love them so much. Like that relationship, that's the biggest blessing in the world." So sweet! Keep reading for some of Jennifer Lopez's best family snaps on Instagram, then check out her sexiest snaps since the '90s.
— Additional reporting by Celia Fernandez
FT. PIERRE, S.D. – The Oahe Capitals varsity boys hockey team had their 12 game unbeaten streak come to a skidding halt as they were shutout for the first time this year in a 11-0 rout by the Rushmore Thunder Friday night at the EXPO Center. Rushmore had a 1-0 lead after the first period and then scored 7 unanswered goals in the second period, 3 of them shorthanded. The added 3 more in the third period that sent the Pink in the Rink night crowd home disappointed. Rushmore, the league leader in the standings outshot the Capitals 47-14 in the game. The Capitals will look to bounce back later today when they host Huron.
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JAKARTA, Feb 14 Indonesia's biggest bank by assets, PT Bank Mandiri Tbk, posted on Tuesday a 32 percent drop in its 2016 net profit to the lowest in five years mainly due to an increase in provisions for bad loans. State-controlled Mandiri delivered a net profit of 13.8 trillion rupiah for the full year ended Dec. 31, versus 20.3 trillion rupiah a year earlier.
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Nick D'Agosto and Sherri Shepherd joined us to discuss the finale of "Trial and Error." It was also Nick's birthday!
If you want to know the verdict, catch the last two new episodes of "Trial and Error" Tuesday, April 18th at 10pm on NBC.
This segment aired on the KTLA 5 Morning News on Monday, April 17, 2017.
Darren Cunningham announced tonight (Sunday) that he is stepping down as Hawick head coach after watching his side suffer their seventh consecutive defeat on Saturday against relegation rivals Boroughmuir.
The Robbie Dyes’ latest loss, a 60-18 hammering at the hands of fellow strugglers Boroughmuir, dropped them seven points behind the relegation play-off place.
The Greens will turn to former Gala RFC head coach George Graham too take over from Cunningham for the remainder of the 2016/17 BT Premiership season.
Graham, who joined the Mansfield Park outfit on a short-term deal as a forwards and defence coach only four weeks ago, will be assisted by current coach Craig Hamilton.
Cunningham has not stepped away from the Greens fully, with the former Kelso and Selkirk head coach suggesting tonight about the possibility of taking over as backs coach.
Graham’s first game in charge comes at home against third-placed Ayr on Saturday.
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Authorities say a man wounded in an apartment complex parking lot has died at an Omaha hospital.
Police say officers sent to investigate reports of gunshots found 26-year-old Trent Stutheit around 8:05 p.m. Sunday. He was taken to Creighton University Medical Center. Police say he died there.
No arrests have been reported.
FIRST of all, Cebuanos can now visit Taiwan visa-free. The announcement came earlier this year but should be effective this month onward until further notice.
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The latest on what the players at the World Cup have been up to ahead of the last eight in Russia.
Before your start your 4th of July festivities, be sure to talk to your kids about safety. Krista Norrid is a trauma injury prevention and education specialist at St. John Trauma Center.
Despite missing the entire 2017 season, the Los Angeles Rams are bringing back Dominique Easley. The team announced on Monday it has agreed to terms on a one-year deal with Easley.
Easley tore his ACL in the Rams’ first padded practice of training camp, ending his season before it could even begin. He’s played just 38 games in his career, missing a total of 26 in four seasons.
The oft-injured defensive lineman is extremely talented, but he simply can’t find a way to stay on the field. He showed his potential in 2016 when he played all 16 games, recording a career-high 35 tackles and 3.5 sacks.
Here are contract details of his one-year deal, which is incentive-laden, as expected.
Dominique Easley (Rams), $1.85M, $50K March 21 roster bonus, $45K 6-1 roster bonus, $50K Aug. 1, roster bonus, $62,500 per game active roster bonus, up to $1M sacks, playoffs incentive, salary $705K — Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) March 19, 2018
Pavelec will man the crease in Monday's contest against Dallas, Dan Rosen of NHL.com reports.
The first-year Ranger has had a rough start to life in the Big Apple, having gone 2-4-0 with a 3.45 GAA and .899 save percentage through seven games. That being said, Pavelec's play has improved of late, recording a 2.93 GAA and .923 save percentage over his past two starts. On Monday, Pavelec will face off with a Stars team that has dropped three straight while averaging 1.67 goals per game.
An entire class of medical students at University College Dublin (UCD) have to resit an examination after it was found to be "compromised."
The student newspaper The University Observer reports that students of the Cell-Cell Communication course did not receive their grades for the module last semester.
Instead, they were told that they would have to resit the exam.
The examination was described as being "compromised" after images of a very similar paper were circulated to a number of students before the exam.
Students were told in an email on January 22nd that the exam they had sat was "rendered invalid".
The email also said they would have to sit a new exam this semester.
It was claimed the initial exam had "a suspiciously high number" of students received As and Bs.
The paper says around 230 students, out of the 300 taking the module, received an 'A' grade.
The exam was worth 100% and was in the format of a 50 question multiple choice questionnaire (MCQ).
Little Rock FBI Special Agent in Charge Diane Upchurch, left, Little Rock Police Chief Kenton Buckner, second from left, and U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas Christopher Thyer listen as Jeffrey Reed, resident agent in charge of the ATF, right, speaks during a press conference in Little Rock, Ark. Tuesday Feb. 14, 2017 concerning progress made during the Violence Reduction Network initiative.
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Candidates appear on TV Thursday
Two candidates on the June 5 ballot will appear at 7 p.m. Thursday on a Community Television talk show “Let’s Talk with Lou Tuosto.” They are: Syda Cogliati, candidate for Santa Cruz County Superior Court judge, and Fourth District Supervisor Greg Caput who is seeking re-election.
Viewers can call in questions to 831-425-8848 ext. 630.
The program will air live Thursday on Community TV Channels 27 and 73 and stream live at communitytv.org.
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COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina prison officials have for years blamed cellphones for contributing to inmate violence. After a bloody riot at a maximum-security prison last weekend that left seven inmates dead, they find themselves once again asking federal officials to grant waivers and change laws to let them block the signals of these contraband devices.
Gov. Henry McMaster has eased hiring rules for new corrections officers. He says an officer shortage allows contraband to flow freely into the state’s prisons, provoking often deadly inmate battles.
But some who’ve spent time in and around these institutions say contraband is so plentiful it is rarely the cause of violent disputes. They also say the problem stems from the inaction and collusion of currently employed correctional officers, not a shortage of employees.
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - Each week the Kentucky Humane Society is sharing photos of their adoptable pets. Take a look at these adorable cats and dogs.
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Inter Milan, currently enduring their fifth straight season without Champions League football, are determined to establish themselves as one of the world's top 10 clubs, vice president Javier Zanetti told Reuters in an interview.
Zanetti, a former Inter captain who made a club record 858 appearances over 19 years, also said the club were committed to redeveloping the San Siro stadium along with neighbors and rivals AC Milan.
The Argentine played for Inter during one of their most successful spells, helping them win four successive Serie A titles and culminating in a league, cup and Champions League treble in 2010 under Jose Mourinho.
Currently seventh in Serie A, Inter are set to miss out on Champions League action again next term and have slumped to 44th in the UEFA club rankings, which are based on performances over five seasons.
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Free parking will be available for those attending First Friday and the ribbon cutting ceremony for the healing garden in downtown Las Vegas.
Motorists can park at the Las Vegas City Hall Parking Garage on 500 South Main Street.
A shuttle will be available to transport attendees to and from the event as well as the ribbon cutting for the community healing garden. The temporary shuttle will stop near Clark Avenue and Main Street on the east side of the street. The shuttle will pick up passengers approximately every 20 minutes.
Community members helped build a healing garden in response to the mass shooting on the Las Vegas Strip. It features a wall of remembrance, a grove of trees, shrubs, flowers, and walkway. The garden is located at 1015 South Casino Center Boulevard. The ribbon cutting with Mayor Carolyn Goodman and Councilman Bob Coffin will take place at 7:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend.
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Despaigne tossed a clean ninth frame Sunday against the Rockies to earn his first save of the season.
The Marlins were running low on options due to an overworked bullpen, so manager Don Mattingly decided to turn to Despaigne's fresh arm to close out the game. While he was able to get the job done, the Marlins likely won't be using him in any more save situations moving forward.
April 20 S&P Global Ratings:
* S&P says Northeastern Illinois University debt rating lowered three notches to 'B' on budget uncertainty; On watch negative
* Lowered long-term rating and underlying rating 3 notches on Northeastern Illinois University board of trustees' outstanding UFS, COPS bonds, issued for NEIU
* Also placed Northeastern Illinois University debt ratings on creditwatch with negative implications
* Northeastern Illinois University debt rating downgrade, creditwatch status reflect belief that state may fail to pass fiscal 2017 budget by end of May Source text (bit.ly/2pk76V8)
We’re right in the thick of party season (allegedly) but this year is different from previous years. These Christmas bashes are occurring in the wake of the Weinstein allegations and #MeToo and come hot on the heels of some police advice about mistletoe that made you wonder whether a countrywide party ban might not be easier. Suddenly the whole party deal is a minefield of potential misunderstandings, if not lawsuits.
So, in the interests of clarifying what is and isn’t expected – here are the New Party Rules for 2017.
Kissing under the mistletoe
Let’s get this one out of the way. Slimeball uncles loitering under the mistletoe are certainly a downer. But does this actually happen, now that it’s no longer 1974? And if it does, can’t someone accidentally pour egg nog down the front of their trousers? In our experience mistletoe coercion is not A Thing.
No longer acceptable: demanding a kiss...
This Independence day, three reporters travel to four border states Kashmir, Bengal, Punjab, and Rajasthan to find stories of hope, fear, optimism and contentment from India's frontier villages.
Filmed and Produced by Adi Prakash
Reported by Debayan Roy, Sheikh Saliq, Uday Singh Rana
Post-produced by Hitesh Singh
Police say a 12-year-old was hit by a car in Mascoutah Monday afternoon.
The accident happened near the intersection of Mascoutah Plaza Drive and Arnett around 3:30 p.m.
The boy was in a marked crosswalk on Mascoutah Plaza Drive when a car driven by 71-year-old woman turned left onto Mascoutah Plaza and hit the child.
The child was taken to a hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
The woman stayed at the scene, police said, but is likely to be cited for failure to yield to a pedestrian in a marked crosswalk.
Heavy rain was coming down at the time and police said it may have been a factor in the accident.
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David: Liberals are so full of hate, so full of anger, so sad and so broken. Is it because you really loved Hillary? Is it because you believed the lying liberal media when they told you she would win easily? Is it because you watched Obama destroy the Democratic Party? Is it because you lost the House, the Senate, the Presidency, and now, the Supreme Court? Is it because you watched your party lose more than 1000 seats across the United States over the past 8 years? Is it because Trump won in an electoral landslide? Is it because you realize Democrats are completely powerless? Hey, you can always turn off the lights, have a bowl of ice cream and curl up in a fetal position in front of SNL! LOL
Our December edition features the Best Beverage Packages of 2017, the Innovations of the Year, an exploration of the mass appeal of tea, new products, and a lot more!
Check back throughout the month for new content.
The 65th Montana legislature ended in late April by balancing a $10.3 billion-dollar- budget for the biennium of 2018 and 2019. My first session was in 2013, and we had about $550 million of general fund cash on hand.
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Although it is cold in the northeastern part of the US this time of year, things are heating for New York guitarist David Mercado.
David and his band Shadow Eden will be releasing the song "Brooklyn 1978" on disc in conjunction with Shredguy Records. The disc will be available at their winter shows and at NAMM 2018.
Shredguy Records’ Michael McDowell says, “It’s an honour to be working with David and Shadow Eden. David has consistently waved the Shred flag by touring and creating new music. And he always plays with great musicians in Shadow Eden."
David will be playing NAMM 2018 at the Morely Booth all three days (January 25th - 28th), and recently secured an endorsement from Mesa Boogie, to go along with his signature guitar made by G2J Guitars made by Grover Jackson. After NAMM, David and Shadow Eden will be touring throughout 2018. Stay tuned for updates.
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According to Titans coach Mike Mularkey, Mariota (fibula) is probably ahead of schedule in his rehab process, Terry McCormick of TitanInsider.com reports.
Mariota was present Monday for the start of Tennessee's voluntary offseason program, where he was reportedly walking around without showing any signs of a recent injury. Of course, his second season came to an end after he suffered a broken right fibula in Week 16. Now that he's already undergone surgery, moved past needing a walking boot, and begun putting weight on his leg, however, Mariota's rehab progress is more advanced than initially anticipated. Currently able to jog lightly, the quarterback's next step will be to run at full-speed, which he anticipates being able to do in 2-to-3 weeks. Although he isn't expected to be fully cleared until closer to training camp, Mariota says his rehab won't prevent him from throwing with teammates over the summer, marking another encouraging development for the Titans.
Delaware correctional officers are backing a state Senate Bill aimed at offering additional pension incentives, a move aimed at keeping longtime officers from quitting before 25 years of service.
The organizers behind the Westdale Theatre restoration project received a financial jolt as they target next summer to reopen the historic facility.
Hamilton’s general issues committee approved Oct. 4 $220,000 from Ward 1 Aidan Johnson’s area-rated infrastructure budget. The Westdale Theatre was the top infrastructure project among 13 other proposals that were voted on by ward residents as part of Johnson’s participatory budgeting process.
Johnson said all of the residents who voted to provide the funding to the Westdale Theatre came from across Ward 1.
“It was the second most successful participatory budgeting process (after last year),” said Johnson.
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The Cirque production of Luzia is visually stunning with feats of strength and artistry that will blow your mind ..
A waking dream that transports you to an imaginary Mexico.
The show is running right now under the big top, outside the Pepsi Center through July 9th. Two of the performers from Luzia show us their amazing act.
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Story highlights The pilot's blood alcohol level was 3 times legal limit, police say
Gate crew reported behavior to co-pilot
London (CNN) A pilot who allegedly passed out in the cockpit of a Boeing 737 in Canada was arrested on suspicion of being drunk, police said.
Capt. Miroslav Gronych was "behaving oddly before he became unconscious in the cockpit" on Saturday, Calgary police said. The plane, with 99 passengers and six crew members, was scheduled to fly to Regina before heading to Winnipeg and Cancun, Mexico.
Gronych, a 37-year-old Slovak national in Canada on a work visa, was charged with having control of an aircraft while impaired.
"Initial tests conducted by police indicate the pilot was severely impaired by alcohol," police said in a statement.
Two hours after his arrest, the pilot's blood alcohol level was three times the legal limit of .08, Calgary police spokesman Staff Sgt. Paul Stacey said, according to CNN partner CBC News.
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The driver of a tanker truck hauling milk was injured Friday afternoon when his truck overturned along Route 1A in Prospect, according to a news release from the Maine State Police.
Randall Goneau, 34, of China suffered minor injuries in the crash and was taken to Waldo County General Hospital in Belfast. The truck struck a utility pole, coming to rest on its side, and 30,000 pounds of milk were ruined, police said.
The accident remains under investigation.
Correction: An earlier version of this story incorrectly reported that 30,000 gallons of milk were ruined, rather than 30,000 pounds, due to erroneous information released by Maine State Police.
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Kilpatrick Townsend Partner Audra Dial recently served as moderator on a prestigious panel at the American Bar Association's 32nd Annual Intellectual Property Law Conference in Arlington, Virginia. The panel, "All the Crime We Cannot See," discussed strategies for protecting your company's crown jewels from a cyber-attack.
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BERLIN (AP) — Bayern Munich's expected re-appointment of Jupp Heynckes as coach for a fourth stint has been delayed.
News agency dpa says the club is trying to fulfill the 72-year-old Heynckes' request for Peter Hermann to return as assistant coach.
Hermann, currently coaching at second-division club Fortuna Duesseldorf, worked with Heynckes at Bayer Leverkusen and then at Bayern when they won the Champions League, Bundesliga and German Cup treble in 2013.
Hermann says the decision to leave Duesseldorf is "difficult, very difficult. But I have a bond with Jupp Heynckes and I want to do him the favor. I owe him a lot and want to give him something back."
Heynckes has confirmed an offer from Bayern to take over as Carlo Ancelotti's replacement.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Fate Therapeutics Inc
* Fate Therapeutics reports second quarter 2017 financial results
* Q2 revenue $1.0 million versus I/B/E/S view $937,000
* Fate Therapeutics Inc - qtrly ‍net loss per common share, basic and diluted $0.23​
* Q2 earnings per share view $-0.24, revenue view $936600.00 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
PARIS May 3 Finland's Nokia seeks to sell its undersea cables unit, a business that underpins the global Internet and is used by France's surveillance apparatus, two union sources and one French government source told Reuters.
The division, valued at 800 million euros, is one of the top suppliers of undersea cable networks in the world and was bought by the telecom equipment maker last year as part its 15.6 billion-euro ($17 billion) acquisition of French rival Alcatel.
The French government deemed the business strategic for the country at the time, as it guarantees high-speed Internet connections with oversea territories and African countries. It also plays a key role in cybersurveillance and national security. (Reporting by Gwenaelle Barzic and Mathieu Rosemain in Paris; Additional reporting by Jussi Rosendahl in Helsinki and Eric Auchard in Frankfurt; Editing by GV De Clercq)
April 28 Beijing Join-Cheer Software Co Ltd :
* Sees net profit for H1 2017 to increase by 172.2 percent to 221.9 percent, or to be 43 million yuan to 50.6 million yuan, compared to net profit of the same period in 2016 (15.8 million yuan)
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/WBnfnv
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WARREN, Mich. — Police who found a badly decomposed body in bed in a Detroit-area home believe a 62-year-old woman may have shared the home with her dead roommate for months.
Police in Warren found the body of 68-year-old George Curtis on Monday. An autopsy will be performed.
WJBK-TV and The Macomb Daily of Mount Clemens report Tuesday that relatives contacted police after hearing nothing from Curtis for months.
The woman has been hospitalized for a psychiatric evaluation.
Police Commissioner Bill Dwyer tells the newspaper “it’s just bizarre (that) she stayed in the home like that and didn’t report anything.”
Police say Curtis may have been dead for months.
Dwyer says the house may have to be condemned and demolished due to the condition inside and the odor.
In the latest special edition of the Democracy in Crisis Podcast, hosts Baynard Woods and Marc Steiner talk with reporter Aura Bogado about a powerful profile she wrote in Teen Vogue about 14-year-old Jackie Rayos-Garcia whose mother Guadalupe García de Rayos was detained while talking to immigration officials and deported—perhaps the first deportation under the Trump administration. Now Jackie vows to bring her home.
In the second segment, we hear from the creator of “The Wire” David Simon, Marielena Hincapié from the National Immigration Law Center, historian Taylor Branch, activist DeRay Mckesson, Sonia Kumar of the ACLU, and musician Steve Earle, all of whom spoke at “City of Immigrants” a fund-raising event sponsored by Simon’s production company, which matched any donations made through its site. All music in this segment is performed by Steve Earle.
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A portrait of U.S. President Abraham Lincoln made with more than 24,000 pennies is among the top prizes in the ninth annual international ArtPrize competition in western Michigan.
"A. Lincoln" by Richard Schlatter was awarded one of two $200,000 grand prizes Friday following a public vote. For the other, a jury of experts selected Seitu Jones' "The Heartside Community Meal," which welcomed 250 residents to a 300-foot table in Grand Rapids' Heartside Park last month for a healthy, locally grown meal.
An additional $100,000 in prizes was split among the top entries in various categories.
More than 1,300 artists from 47 countries and 41 U.S. states entered this year's international competition. Their works were displayed publicly throughout Grand Rapids over 19 days.
The venues will remain open through Sunday evening.
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A man who frequently checked a teenager out of school without her parents’ knowledge and fled to Mexico with her will soon be in the custody of Pennsylvania authorities.
Federal agents and Mexican authorities found 45-year-old Kevin Esterly and 16-year-old Amy Yu in Playa del Carmen on Saturday and flew them to Miami. The Miami-Dade State Attorney’s office says an extradition hearing was held Monday for Esterly, and he will be returned to Pennsylvania in the next two weeks.
The girl arrived Sunday in Philadelphia and was taken home to Allentown, 60 miles (97 kilometers) away.
Esterly faces a felony charge of interference with the custody of a child. Authorities believe Amy willingly traveled with him to Mexico.
April 3 Vodacom Group Ltd
* Peter Moyo, independent chairman will retire and step down from board at AGM to be held on July 18
* Moyo will be joining Old Mutual Emerging Markets as its CEO in June 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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PICAYUNE, Ms -- The Krewe of the Pearl rolled in the downtown area in Picayune Saturday afternoon.
This beloved day parade in pearl river was a family affair where the whole town comes out to celebrate together.
The krewe rolled with up to 15 floats, The Pearl River High School band, dance groups, cheerleaders, local clubs, churches, and families were all in the parade.
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A report of grenades at a home in East San Jose prompted evacuations and a bomb squad response Monday afternoon, according to the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office.
At about 4:10 p.m., the sheriff’s office responded to the 300 block of Gordon Avenue and Greenside Drive in unincorporated East San Jose. The grenades were found during an estate sale at the property, sheriff's officials said.
Sheriff’s deputies evacuated about 10 homes and were controlling pedestrian and vehicle traffic in the area. The bomb squad was working to safely dispose of the grenades, sheriff's officials said.
The scene was expected to clear at about 7 p.m., they said.
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) – An Alaska lawmaker accused of hitting a woman during a night of drinking last month is resigning.
Rep. Zach Fansler’s resignation was announced on the House floor Friday.
Fansler, a Bethel Democrat, was under pressure to resign from House leaders for nearly a week, since the Juneau Empire reported that a woman had accused Fansler of hitting her shortly before the legislative session began.
House leaders had already reassigned Fansler’s staff and asked that he turn in his office keys.
House Speaker Bryce Edgmon told reporters he had spoken with Fansler “at least a couple of times” this week and made clear the caucus continued to seek his resignation.
Edgmon says Fansler did good work as a legislator and it’s been a difficult issue for Fansler, the caucus and Fansler’s district.
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TV and radio personality Elana Afrika-Bredenkamp has got a new gig and has confirmed that she's returning home to Jacaranda FM.
Elana will be joining the line-up from August 1 and will be presenting the WorkZone, which is on weekdays from 9am to noon.
She'll also have a podcast, Elana Afrika's Baby Brunch, which will be available on the station's website.
"Coming back to Jacaranda FM feels like home. I’ve always wanted to use my talent for good - the amazing team at this radio station understands positive change and the impact of giving back and I'm excited to part of that! See you 1 August!"
Welcome back, Elana.
Chelsea have announced that captain John Terry will leave the club when his contract expires at the end of the season.
The 36-year-old has won 14 major honours at Stamford Bridge after making his first-team debut in 1998, having risen through the youth ranks.
Terry has been a bit-part player for the Blues this season, featuring in just five Premier League games for Antonio Conte's league leaders.
In a joint announcement with the club, former England captain Terry said he remains committed until his contract expires and insists he has no plans in place beyond that point.
"I will decide on my future in due course, but for now I am committed to helping the team achieve success this season," he said.
'After 22 years there is so much to say and so many people to thank at this great football club. From coaches, team-mates and staff to the fans who have given me so much support down the years, I can't thank you enough.
"There will be opportunities for me to speak further about this over the coming weeks."
Keidel: Has Mayweather Really Lost A Step?During a recent sit-down with Stephen A Smith, Mayweather mused over his upcoming fight, and made some unusually self-effacing assertions. Most notably, that he's lost a step and that McGregor is not only the younger man, but also larger and stronger. So, says Mayweather, this is the first time his foe as the edge, at least on paper.
April 5 Edag Engineering Group Ag
* Positive order book; revenues 2016 almost at previous year's level
* In total, orders worth 744.9 million euros ($795.11 million) could be booked in 2016 (previous year: 731.4 million euros)
* Order backlog at end of year levelled at 318.9 million euros(previous year: 287.3 million euros)
* FY revenues of 715 million euros which is almost at previous year's level (722 million euros)
* FY adjusted EBIT was at 43.8 million euros (previous year: 72.6 million euros)
* Will propose distribution of a dividend of 0.75 euros per share to general meeting on May 31, 2017
* Growth in revenues and earnings expected for 2017
* Outlook 2017: management expects an increase in revenues of up to 5 pct and an adjusted EBIT-margin of approximately 6-8 pct Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9369 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
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By Scott T. Sterling
Hard rock heroes Alice in Chains are ready to hit the road in the new year.
Related: Tool, A Perfect Circle, Avenged Sevenfold, Alice In Chains to Headline 2018 Rock On the Range
The band has revealed a 12-date tour that launches on April 28 in Boston, with shows running through May 19, when Alice in Chains hit Philadelphia.
See the full tour itinerary below.
4/28 – Boston, MA @ House of Blues
4/30 – Syracuse, NY @ Landmark Theatre
5/1 – Toronto, ON @ Massey Hall
5/3 – Washington DC @ Anthem
5/4 – Charlotte, NC @ Carolina Rebellion
5/7 – New York, NY @ Hammerstein Ballroom
5/10 – Atlanta, GA @ Coca-Cola Roxy
5/13 – Somerset, WI @ Northern Invasion
5/15 – Chicago, IL @ Riviera Theatre
5/16 – South Bend, IN @ Morris Performing Arts Center
5/18 – Columbus, OH @ Rock on the Range
5/19 – Philadelphia, PA – WMMR BBQ
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Missouri Attorney General Josh Hawley says he wants to develop the first statewide program to provide free legal help to military service members.
Hawley announced Monday that he plans to form a Military Legal Assistance Team. That team will work with attorneys from military bases in Missouri to find private attorneys who will provide pro bono services to service members with certain legal needs.
The team will formally launch early next year.
Hawley said in a news release that the board will determine which legal needs would qualify for the program and create a strategy for recruiting attorneys to provide the help.
WASHINGTON (AP) — US retail sales increased 0.4 percent in January, as spending picks up at gas stations and restaurants.
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Trump administration is seeking to ease restrictions on greenhouse gas emissions from coal-fired power plants.
The latest effort to roll back environmental policies of the Obama administration takes aim at the centerpiece of President Barack Obama’s plan for slowing global warmth. It’s outlined in a copy of a 43-page document obtained by The Associated Press.
The Environmental Protection Agency plans to declare that the Obama-era rule went beyond federal law by setting emissions standards that power plants could not reasonably meet. That view would be consistent with President Donald Trump’s vow to revive the coal industry.
A former EPA administrator, Gina McCarthy, says repealing the rule without a timeline or a commitment to reduce carbon pollution is a “wholesale retreat” from the EPA’s obligations to deal with climate change.
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Dull (shoulder) will begin the season on the disabled list, Julian McWilliams of The Athletic Bay Area reports.
This was to be expected, as Dull hasn't been able to see any Cactus League action to this point. He'll likely be put on the 10-day disabled list to start the regular season and eventually placed near the back of the A's bullpen when healthy.
Its now been 24 hours since the FBI raided Sovereign Health, a mental health and drug rehabilitation center in Palm Desert, and a growing number of former of patients are reaching out to us.
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Ethan Werek was the lone scorer in the shootout as the Belleville Senators edged the Binghamton Devils 3-2 on Friday in American Hockey League action.
Nick Paul and Macoy Erkamps scored in regulation time for Belleville (19-24-4), the AHL affiliate of the Ottawa Senators. Danny Taylor made 36 saves and turned away four skaters in the shootout for the win.
Steven Santini and Jacob MacDonald supplied the offence for Binghamton (12-23-9). Eddie Lack stopped 28 shots and the first three skaters he faced in the shootout before Werek's winner.
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MILWAUKEE -- Do you know what to do in an active shooter situation? Get step-by-step advise straight from an FBI trainer. It's a FOX6 exclusive, Thursday at 10.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. (NEWS10) – It’s been one year since a teen has gone missing.
North Adams Police are still asking for your help in finding her.
Stacia Sweet has last seen at her home in North Adams. Officials say she could be in the local area or may have traveled to Bennington, Vt.
She is described as being 5’8″ tall, weighs 130 pounds, and has brown hair and hazel eyes.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police.
Natalie Portman has her hands full as she makes her way out of a pharmacy on Tuesday afternoon (February 14) in Los Feliz, Calif.
The 35-year-old actress showed off her major baby bump in a navy coat over a floral-printed dress.
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Natalie was joined by her mom Shelley Stevens as they spent the afternoon running errands together.
Natalie is currently expecting her second child with husband Benjamin Millepied. The two are already parents to 5-year-old son Aleph.
10+ pictures inside of Natalie Portman baby bumping around town…
April 24 (Reuters) - Humana Inc:
* HUMANA INC - TEAMING UP WITH HOME-BASED MEDICAL CARE CO LANDMARK TO OFFER AN IN-HOME MEDICAL, BEHAVIORAL & PALLIATIVE CARE COORDINATION PROGRAM
* HUMANA INC - OFFERING CARE PROGRAM FOR HUMANA MEDICARE ADVANTAGE MEMBERS WITH MULTIPLE CHRONIC CONDITIONS IN 7 STATES Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
This video is heartbreaking! Keaton Jones was filmed by his mother and he explained how he was bullied at school… Watch the message and please be kind to one another.
Meet Keaton Jones a very smart little boy who is being bullied at school. This video is heartbreaking!! I want to bring Keaton to Vegas and hang out at UFC Headquarters. If anyone knows how i can reach the family please let me know. Thank u everyone pic.twitter.com/BR8c4ldDFc — Dana White (@danawhite) December 10, 2017
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The latest on violence involving the U.N. peacekeeping mission in the African nation of Mali (all times local):
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The United Nations says unidentified gunmen attacked the headquarters of the U.N. peacekeeping force in the northern Mali city of Timbuktu, killing seven people and injuring seven others.
The U.N. peacekeeping mission says six assailants also were killed by U.N. peacekeepers in the attack Monday afternoon.
The mission says five Malian security guards and a Malian contractor working for the mission were killed along with a member of the Malian gendarmerie.
U.N. deputy spokesman Farhan Haq said earlier Monday that unidentified gunmen attacked two neighboring U.N. camps in Douentza in the Mopti region of central Mali, killing one Malian soldier and one U.N. peacekeeper.
The peacekeeping mission in Mali is the deadliest of the U.N.'s 16 global peacekeeping operations, and this was one of the worst losses of mission staff.
MIAMI (WSVN) - A South Florida home sustained heavy damage after it went up in flames.
The fire broke out at a home near Northeast Fourth Court and 65th Street in Miami, Wednesday.
Officials said the flames were contained to the rear of the house, and they were able to put it out before they spread.
No one was home at the time.
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× Dozens involved in fight at Richland County Fair
MANSFIELD, Ohio– A large fight broke out at the Richland County Fair in Mansfield Saturday night.
Between 50 and 75 people started fighting shortly before 11 p.m. at the fairgrounds’ midway, according to the police report.
One man picked up a metal table and used it to hit several people, the Richland County Sheriff’s Office said. Other suspects were throwing boxes at each other.
Authorities heard people make references to Mansfield-area gangs and possible retaliation for Saturday’s fight, the report said.
A deputy ordered them to disperse and many ran off. Officers from Mansfield and Ontario were also called to help remove the crowd.
No one was arrested, and there were not reports of injuries or property damage.
Autistic boy learns to speak with equine therapy
A 6-year-old boy with autism gained tools to communicate with the help of equine therapy.
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - Ratings firm Fitch upgraded Philippines Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating to ‘BBB’ from ‘BBB-’ on Monday, citing continued strong macroeconomic performance and sound policies supporting high and sustainable growth rates.
“There is no evidence so far that incidents of violence associated with the administration’s campaign against the illegal drug trade have undermined investor confidence,” Fitch said.
Fitch‍ forecast real GDP growth of 6.8 percent for the Philippines in 2018 and 2019 and said it would maintain its place among the fastest-growing economies in the Asia-Pacific​ region.
Up to 1,300 people in the Glenbeigh / Mountain Stage area are without water due to a serious outage.
Kerry County Council and Irish Water were carrying out planned works on the Glenbeigh reservoir last night but complications arose following a burst water main.
As a consequence, a large number of households in the area are today without water.
Director of Communications with Kerry County Council Owen O’Shea says provision has been made to provide water to residents and service should be restored by tonight:
Police: Officer shoots man after pregnant woman stabbed
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina police chief says one of her officers shot a man who she says stabbed a pregnant woman multiple times.
Fayetteville Police Chief Gina Hawkins told a news conference Tuesday that a 30-year-old pregnant woman told a 911 operator that she was being held hostage in an apartment and had been stabbed multiple times.
Hawkins said officers forced their way into the apartment, and when they got inside, they saw a man standing over the woman in a bedroom. She said when the man ignored officers' commands to drop his weapon, one of the officers shot him. She said both the man and woman are hospitalized in critical condition.
The State Bureau of Investigation is looking into the shooting, and the officer has been placed on administrative duty.
Absentee Ballot Box Unveiled
Richland County, SC (WOLO) —Richland county voters now have a new option if they want to cast an absentee ballot.
Wednesday morning the Richland County Board of Elections unveiled an absentee ballot drop box.
Officials say it gives voters the chance to cast their ballots on their own schedule without using postage.
The ballot box was designed and installed by students at Heyward Career and Technology Center.
You will have access to the boxes until polls close at 7pm on election day.
Airman 1st Class Taysean Knight, 436th Aerial Port Squadron cargo handler, attaches a 25,000 pound capacity cargo chain to the floor of a C-5M Super Galaxy Feb. 8, 2017, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. Members of Air Mobility Command’s “Aerial Port of the Future” study team from Scott Air Force Base, Ill., observed Knight and other members of the Super Port demonstrate how ramp services personnel secure a forklift onboard an aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)
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March 29 Leifheit AG
* Outlook for 2017: sustained turnover growth expected
* Turnover growth of 3.5 pct to 4.5 pct is expected at group level in 2017
* With a view to strengthening future growth in brand business, company intends to invest in reorganisation of its sales structure in 2017
* This will likely result in one-off effects that have already taken into account in earnings forecast for financial year 2017
* Expects earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) in line with previous year in 2017
* FY group's net result for period climbed to 14.5 million euros ($15.65 million) following 14.3 million euros in previous year
* Dividend increase to 2.10 euros per share and special dividend of 0.80 euros proposed Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9265 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
Queen Letizia of Spain,who has been dubbed 'the world's most stylish royal', stepped out yesterday for the opening of the International Seminar on Language and Journalism wearing leather leggings and a pink coat; a combination that on paper we might turn our noses up at, but that in reality was the epitome of modern chic.
The leather leggings in question are from popular Spanish high street brand Uterque- the former journalist is renowned for her penchant for mixing designer labels such as Hugo Boss and Bottega Veneta with more affordable options like Zara. She paired them with a printed pink coat by Italian label Atos Lombardini and patent pumps courtesy of Carolina Herrera, to excellent effect. ...
Finally, Jay Sean is out with the the video of his new single 'What You Want', which features Nigerian superstar artist and DMW boss, Davido.
Was it worth the wait? Watch the video to find out.
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The Houston Rockets intend to retain restricted free-agent center Clint Capela.
Sam Amick of USA Today reported Wednesday that the Rockets are "obviously all-in" on Capela and intend to "match any offer sheet that comes his way."
This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.
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Benguela — The commercial radio station of Catumbela " Rádio Catumbela" was officially inaugurated Saturday by Media minister, José Luís de Matos.
The "FM" 92.03 Megahertz radio, will cover the coastal province (Benguela, Baia Farta, Catumbela and Lobito).
Addressing the inaugural ceremony, the minister said he was delighted to fulfill a constitutional duty of training and informing the citizens as well as providing jobs to the young people.
Attended the ceremony senior officials from the Ministry of Social Communication, Revitalisation of Institutional Communication (GRECIMA) Office.
Officials from province of Benguela and municipality of Catumbela also attended the ceremony.
Crews put out a blaze at an apparently abandoned house in Vancouver's Truman neighborhood this afternoon. Crews with the Vancouver Fire Department were called to the house fire, reported at 4204 N.E. 49th St. just after 1 p.m. today.
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UK Stocks-Factors to watch on Feb. 15
Feb 15 Britain's FTSE 100 index is seen opening up 26 points at 7294 on Wednesday, according to financial bookmakers. * The blue chip FTSE 100 index ended slightly lower on Tuesday at 7,268.56, pausing after a five-day winning streak as Rolls-Royce tumbled after reporting a record loss. * IAG: British Airways cabin crew members working for the carrier's mixed fleet are to strike for a further four days from Feb. 22, trade union Unite said on Tuesday. * DEUTSCHE BANK: U.
March 19 (Reuters) - CanniMed Therapeutics Inc:
* CANNIMED THERAPEUTICS INC. ANNOUNCES FIRST QUARTER RESULTS
* CANNIMED THERAPEUTICS INC - ‍SALES OF $4.8 MILLION FOR Q1 OF 2018 WERE 41% HIGHER THAN Q1 2017​
* CANNIMED THERAPEUTICS INC - ‍TARGETING PRODUCTION EXPANSION WHICH IS ESTIMATED TO REACH 17,000 TO 21,000 KG WITHIN NEXT 24 MONTHS​
* CANNIMED THERAPEUTICS INC - QTRLY NET EARNINGS $5.3 MILLION VERSUS LOSS OF $3.9 MILLION Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reuters.Briefs@thomsonreuters.com)
You didn't know it mattered so much to him/her. You wonder why this is your damn responsibility in the first place.
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Rhonda Wieboldt, resident of Dallas, Texas, arrived in Israel last night for first time in her life.
Rhonda Wieboldt is a resident of Dallas, Texas, who has worked for a leading computer company for 27 years and arrived in Israel last night for the first time in her life as part of a 10-day journey to Israel led and organized by former Governor Mike Huckabee.
She spoke with Arutz Sheva of her great excitement about the recent US presidential elections, supporting Israel, and her recommendation that the world come and witness the truth about Israel firsthand.
Huckabee comes annually for his traditional trip to support Israel, this time with 400 activists.
Featured this week at Bella Vita on Friday, Dec. 15 and Saturday, Dec. 16 is the smooth soothing vocals and creative looping guitar work of Dan Vega. Dan’s solo acoustic guitar and voice show features unique renditions of your favorite Jazz and Pop standards. His show takes listeners on a sonic journey from the Jazz classics of Frank Sinatra and Michael Buble, to the epic songs of Eric Clapton and Michael Jackson, and beyond. With the recent release of his debut solo album, and the upcoming release of his first label EP, Dan is excited to bring his passion of music to Sedona and the Verde Valley. Catch Dan inside from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, and 6:30-8:30 p.m. Saturday.
Live music at Bella Vita is offered in their Gold dining room during the winter months. Bella Vita is located at 6701 W. SR 89A at Sedona Pines Resort, two miles West of West Sedona. Please call 928-282-4540 for reservations and information.
Kandy: India pacer Ishant Sharma rubbished reports of him joining English county cricket side Warwickshire, saying he has not signed for any side let alone any one club.
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"Contrary to the news rounds through various sites, have not signed Warwickshire or any other county," Ishant, who is part of India's Test squad in Sri Lanka, tweeted.
The 28-year-old has been out of favour in the series which India won 3-0. Mohammed Shami and Umesh Yadav have been playing ahead of him in the spin-friendly Sri Lankan conditions, with all-rounder Hardik Pandya as the third seaming option. Stay updated on the go with Sify Live Scores App. Click here to download it for your device
The company said in a statement that it owns all rights for the "The Outsider." It says L.L. Bean's ad campaign "Be An Outsider" infringes on its trademark.
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The Cleveland Cavaliers will play their second preseason game Friday night, hosting the Indiana Pacers. LeBron James will sit out once again and remains listed as day to day with a sore left ankle, which he injured last Wednesday.
Follow along in the comments section as Joe Vardon and I bring you observations and analysis throughout the game. You can also ask any questions you may have below as well.
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Game 2: Cavs (0-1) vs. Pacers (1-0)
Tip off: 7:30 p.m. at Quicken Loans Arena
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Cavs probable starting lineup: Derrick Rose, J.R. Smith, Dwyane Wade, Jae Crowder and Kevin Love.
Pacers probable starting lineup: Darren Collison, Victor Oladipo, Bojan Bogdanovic, Thaddeus Young and Myles Turner.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Discovery Equity Partners L.P.:
* Discovery Equity Partners L.P. reports a 8.8 percent active stake in ‍Planet Payment Inc as of August 11, 2017 - SEC filing​
* Discovery Equity Partners L.P. previously reported a 7.7 percent active stake in ‍planet Payment Inc as of July 11, 2017 - SEC filing​ Source text: (bit.ly/2vCGvmF)
KALAMAZOO, Mich. (WOOD) -- Target 8 is uncovering disturbing flaws in a double-murder case that sent a man to prison 15 years ago.
The Michigan Innocence Clinic says police and prosecutors in Kalamazoo County got it wrong when they went after Jeff Titus. Even the original detectives on the case say the wrong man is in prison.
Titus, a retired U.S. Marine, was convicted in 2002 after a cold case team reopened the investigation into 1990 murders of Doug Estes and Jim Bennett. The victims, who didn't know each other, were shot in the back at close range while hunting in a state game area next to Titus's land.
But Target 8 found that an alibi witness who said Titus was hunting on her family's land 27 miles away at the time was ignored.
Tonight at 7 p.m., Target 8 investigator Ken Kolker takes an in-depth look at the case, tracking down the original detectives, a witness who changed her story, family of the victims and the jury foreman, and sitting down with the convicted killer.
April 6 Potash Ridge Corp:
* Potash Ridge receives first milestone payment from Jones Hamilton
* Potash Ridge Corp says has received its first milestone payment from Jones-Hamilton as part of an offtake and funding agreement announced in October, 2016 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
About Surrey Heath Wellbeing Centre
The Wellbeing Centres are local hubs of information and support services relating to memory loss, dementia and associated problems. They are open to anyone, whatever their situation and whether they are concerned about themselves or others. Carers, in particular, may find the Wellbeing Centre support and services very helpful in their caring role. At local Wellbeing Centres, specialist support workers called dementia navigators can assist people to navigate through the maze of services and get the help and support they need when dealing with memory loss and changing behaviours.
Henri Coanda International Airport Bucharest is one of the EU airports with the highest increases in traffic in the first 10 months of this year.
The Bucharest airport ranked fifth among airports with 10-25 million passengers per year, with a growth of 16.7% in passenger traffic. The airport has registered a steady growth trend, surpassing airports such as Lisbon, Berlin, Brussels, Athens, Milan, Prague or Budapest.
The Bucharest airport’s capacity to process passengers at control points has increased by almost 50% this year whereas the waiting time at document control has reduced over ten times to 2-5 minutes, according to the Bucharest Airports Company.
CNAB, the company managing Bucharest’s two airports, has also carried out maintenance and repair works at the landing runways.
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Aug 12 (Gracenote) - Top scorers of the Ligue 1 on Saturday 3 Mariano (Olympique Lyon) 2 Younousse Sankhare (Girondins Bordeaux) Clinton Njie (Olympique Marseille) Nabil Fekir (Olympique Lyon)
CHEATING: Men who own a particular pet are more likely to stray according to a study
No one wants to believe their partner is cheating on them, but the harsh reality is a large percentage of people are unfaithful.
A recent study revealed that almost half (45%) of British men admit to straying from their significant other at least once.
And a whopping 21% of UK women have also had a sexual affair, according to the survey commissioned by Italian website incontri-extraconiugali.com.
Infidelity is also the second most popular reason women divorce men, according to the poll by Next Love.
But how can you tell if your partner is being unfaithful or is likely to cheat?
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It would appear that Mayfair Equity Partners is the likely acquirer of the 17.5% stake in Talon Outdoor that Omnicom sold last week.
As OOH insiders will know well, Omnicom Media Group bought into Talon back in 2013 at the same time as moving (Omnicom’s) outdoor buying business to Talon.
Students from Riverwood International Charter School and Ridgeview Middle School in Sandy Springs will visit Japan in a program sponsored by the Japanese government.
The program is called the Kakehashi Project, which invites 200 American students on a nine-day study tour of Japan, said Tomoko Ohyama, of the Atlanta’s Japanese consulate. The students will visit Japan from March 19 to March 27.
The students will visit a number of historical and educational sites, experience traditional and cultural activities and participate in lectures and workshops, according to the program website.
NEW YORK (AP) - The Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund has pledged $10 million to fund arts programs focused on mental health issues in New York City.
The New York Times reports that the goals include improving the lives of those with dementia and Alzheimer's disease. They also aim to fight the stigma around mental illnesses and help people overcome trauma.
Tisch says the initiative will likely grow, especially after her foundation is bolstered by the proceeds of a Christie's auction of her parents' $80 million art collection next month.
Her father was Preston Robert Tisch, the investor who bought half of the New York Giants in 1991. Her mother was the philanthropist Joan Tisch.
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - Carlyle Group Lp:
* THE CARLYLE GROUP MAKES STRATEGIC INVESTMENT IN PRIME CLERK
* CLAIMS AND NOTICING ADMINISTRATOR, PRIME CLERK, SAYS RECEIVED STRATEGIC INVESTMENT FROM CARLYLE GROUP Source text: (bit.ly/2klAWns) Further company coverage:
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) — US shipbuilder Huntington Ingalls has received a work order for production and test engineering of the Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier's systems and nuclear reactors, the Department of Defense announced in a press release on Monday.
"Huntington Ingalls Inc., Newport News, Virginia, is being awarded a $21,664,219 modification to previously awarded contract for production and test engineering efforts for pre-commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78)," the release explained.
Huntington Ingalls is the United States sole designer and builder of nuclear powered aircraft carriers, the release noted.
The Gerald R. Ford is the first of the Navy's next generation Ford-class aircraft carriers. Earlier in April it completed what is known as "builder's" sea trials.
The Navy expects to take delivery of the carrier sometime in 2017 and will conduct further testing. The next Ford-class carrier currently under construction is the John F. Kennedy.
EL PASO, Texas (AP) -- Jon Elmore scored 22 points with seven rebounds and five assists, and Marshall maintained safe distance down the stretch to beat UTEP 74-65 on Saturday night.
C.J. Burks' 3-pointer started an early 10-0 Marshall run and the Thundering Herd went up 19-10 with 9:48 before halftime. Evan Gilyard had a 3-point play for UTEP before Marshall established a 6-0 spurt and led by 10. Marshall's last three baskets of the half on 3s from Elmore, Jarrod West and Burks made it 34-24 at halftime.
The Miners closed to 36-31 within the first two minutes of the second half before Ajdin Penava made a 3 and Burks made 1 of 2 foul shots. Omega Harris' layup pulled the Miners within three points, and with 4:04 left, Gilyard shaved UTEP's deficit to 61-59, but the Miners never got closer.
Burks scored 16 points and Penava contributed 15 points and seven boards for the Thundering Herd (15-8, 6-4 Conference USA).
Gilyard led UTEP (7-16, 2-9) with 20 points.
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut's chief elections officer says her office will assist efforts to register hurricane-displaced Puerto Ricans to vote in upcoming elections.
Secretary of the State Denise Merrill, a Democrat, said Wednesday her office will work with community groups and lawmakers to identify and sign up eligible voters.
Thousands of Puerto Ricans have relocated to the U.S. mainland since Hurricane Maria devastated the island in September. An estimated 4,000 have come to Connecticut. Advocacy groups have been working in states including Florida to register the new arrivals to vote.
Islanders are U.S. citizens, but are barred from voting for president unless they live on the mainland.
Merrill said registration is important for civic engagement and to give the newcomers a say in public affairs, including the federal government's relief work on the island.
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — That well-chronicled free-agent class of the 2018-19 offseason is getting ever closer and just might be the greatest ever. Or it might not be quite...
One of the fiercest competitors in sports history stopped by Gillette Stadium on Wednesday.
And no, it wasn't Tom Brady. The Patriots quarterback still hasn't shown up for Organized Team Activities (OTAs).
Former Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant, a surefire Hall of Famer, dropped by Foxborough following Wednesday's practice, according to ESPN's Mike Reiss.
Several Patriots players posted photos of Bryant to their social media accounts.
Stephon Gilmore and Kobe Bryant hanging out. @MikeReiss reporting that Bryant was a guest at Patriots facilities today. pic.twitter.com/eIOMqXVwFW -- Phil Perry (@PhilAPerry) May 30, 2018
Kobe Bryant was a guest at #Patriots OTAs today pic.twitter.com/LZzCzYn6pI -- Nora Princiotti (@NoraPrinciotti) May 30, 2018
A native of Philadelphia, Bryant is a huge Philadelphia Eagles fan. Below, watch his reaction to the Eagles' stunning upset of the Patriots in Super Bowl LII.
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A veteran of three World Cups, Lukas Podolski is looking to share his experience with Vissel Kobe
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German World Cup winner Lukas Podolski has been named captain of Japan's Vissel Kobe soccer club for the coming season, the team announced Friday.
The 32-year-old joined the J.League club in Kobe last year after playing for Turkey's Galatasaray since 2015.
"It's a heavy responsibility to be appointed captain by any team, in any country," Podolski said in German, according to a club spokesman.
"The top priority is to bring results to the team," he added.
"I'll share my experience with everyone."
Kobe goalkeeper Daiya Maekawa posted a photo of himself and Podolski on Twitter, with the caption: "Master and apprentice. I would like to learn from you."
Podolski, a veteran of three World Cups and the scorer of 49 goals for Germany, arrived in Japan in early July on a contract reportedly worth $5.3 million a year.
He scored twice in his first game for the team, delighting fans.
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Gordon Ramsay on Cocaine will follow the TV chef as he visits Columbia and sees first-hand how the class A drug is produced.
During filming, Gordon made confessed he was introduced to the drug many years ago.
Reflecting on the early stages of his profession, he said: "I saw cocaine quite early on in my career. I've been served it. I've been given it.
"I've had my hand shaken and left with little wraps of foil in it. I've been asked to dust cocaine on top of soufflés, to put it on as icing sugar… coke's everywhere. It's spiralling out of control," he continued.
WASHINGTON (AP)  The Trump administration says lawmakers' visits to migrant children in federal shelters are wasting staff resources that could be used to help connect kids and parents.
But Democrats say lawmakers should be granted immediate access to shelters housing about 12,000 migrant children, including about 2,000 who have been separated from their parents as a result of President Donald Trump's "zero tolerance" policy at the border.
In a letter Tuesday to leaders of the Senate and House judiciary committees, the Health and Human Services Department says nearly 500 work hours have been devoted to arranging visits for more than 70 lawmakers.
The letter says, "Many of these hours would otherwise have been spent ... verifying parental relationships."
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When the previous batch of containers was sent to Lesvos the local authorities blocked them overnight at the port of Mytilene.
Authorities on the Greek island of Lesvos say they have blocked a ship carrying container homes for refugees and other migrants in protest at the refusal of the government and the European Union to move more people to Greece's mainland.
A government-chartered ship carrying the containers remained anchored at Mytilene, the island's main town, on Monday after municipal vehicles were used to block port facilities.
The island's municipal board was due to meet later on Monday to decide on whether to lift the blockade following talks with the government, state-run TV ERT said.
The mayors of five Greek islands facing the coast of Turkey are demanding that the government and EU end a policy of containment for migrants – introduced last year as a deterrent against illegal migration – because living facilities are severely overcrowded.
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Recode's Ed Lee discusses Uber halting their self-driving car tests following the death of a pedestrian and what it means for the technology company. CNBC's Deirdre Bosa also weighs in.
April 20 Danish biotech company Genmab
* Says seven daratumumab abstracts have been accepted for presentation at the 2017 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting in Chicago, June 2 – 6
* Says the abstracts were submitted by collaboration partner, Janssen Biotech, Inc.
* Says the abstracts include updates for the POLLUX and CASTOR trials, and the first data for a Phase I study evaluating daratumumab with carfilzomib, lenalidomide and dexamethasone in front line multiple myeloma patients, which will be presented in an oral presentation
* Says descriptions of the Phase Ib/II study of daratumumab plus atezolizumab in non-small cell lung cancer and of Phase I/II study with HuMax-AXL-ADC are scheduled for poster presentations at the meeting Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Copenhagen newsroom)
There was a structure fire in Scott City last night around 11.
It happened at the 700 block of 4th Street.
The Fire department responded to call saying the power had gone out and smoke was filling the residence.
Shortly following the fire was contained.
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4:54 Bulked-up Felix Hernandez arrives at spring training, feels great
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1:56 A whiskey twist to a Monte Cristo sandwich
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If you’re trying to kick your expensive takeout food habit, check out this $2 Kindle cookbook. It’ll teach you how to make Thai food, with recipes for Pad Thai, spring rolls, curry, and all the classics. You’ve probably spent more than $2 just tipping the takeout delivery boy, so you might as well give this a try.
Spokesman of the Nigeria police force, Jimoh Moshood, says the killing of seven officers in Abuja has shown the need for the special anti-robbery squad (SARS). There has been a campaign to scrap SARS over alleged excesses.
Speaking with reporters in Abuja on Tuesday, Moshood said efforts were in place to arrest those who killed the officers in the line of duty.
He said the force would not leave any stone unturned in bringing the perpetrators to book.
“The killing of the policemen goes a long way to prove that the call for the disbandment of the SARS is not justified,” he said.
Prior to the tragic incident, residents of Galadimawa raised security concerns in the area.
Arrests
No arrests were reported from June 6-12.
Summonses
6/14 at 10:10 a.m. Sarah Sutton, 43, no address listed, of South Portland, was issued a summons on Shore Road by Officer Jeffrey Gaudette on charges of operating an unregistered motor vehicle.
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6/11, no time listed Police responded to a complaint of a defective, easily-tipped picnic table at Fort Williams. The offended table was located and removed.
Fire calls
No fire calls were reported from June 6-12.
EMS
Cape Elizabeth emergency medical services responded to nine calls from June 6-12.
Tom Brady says his Super Bowl LI jersey went missing after putting it in his bag and that it would be a nice piece of memorabilia to eventually have back.
New data shows that there were 762 homicides in Chicago in 2016. Officials in Chicago plan to hire more officers in hopes of alleviating the problem.
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Here we see one of the classes of new starters at St Thomas’ Primary School, in Boston, 10 years ago.
Do you recognise any familiar faces?
Another photograph from the same school is due to go online tomorrow.
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho - On Monday David E. Hutto was found guilty of murdering 41-year-old Post Falls resident William "Bo" Kirk and sentenced to life in prison without parole. He also received life sentences for counts of first degree kidnapping and first degree robbery.
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New Whole Foods Market's tap room has local spirits and coffee bar The Whole Foods Market near the University of Missouri-Kansas City campus opened on Wednesday, May 23, 2018, at 301 E. 51st Street. "The Fountain Room" that occupies one corner of the store will be a combination coffee bar and tap room. Keith Myers ×
crossOrigin="anonymous" SHARE COPY LINK The Whole Foods Market near the University of Missouri-Kansas City campus opened on Wednesday, May 23, 2018, at 301 E. 51st Street. "The Fountain Room" that occupies one corner of the store will be a combination coffee bar and tap room. Keith Myers
On December 11, at around 19: 30, in one of the military units located in the northern direction of the Defense Army, a Defense Army soldier, Narek Marzpetuni Adibekyan, born in 1996, received a fatal shot by a fellow soldier.
An investigation is underway to find out the details of the incident.
The Artsakh Republic Defense Ministry shares the grief of loss and expresses its support to the family members, relatives and fellow servicemen of the deceased soldier.
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Spent my morning watching @travispastrana break a world record by doing a 75-foot wide backflip for the launch of our @nitrocircus tour! pic.twitter.com/KGrovqx1JF — Karma Bertelsen (@karmabertelsen) October 5, 2017
Extreme sports riderpulled an epic move in London on Thursday. The daredevil executed a backflip jump over a 75 feet gap between two barges on London’s River Thames. He only had 150 feet to accelerate before the jump and 36 feet to come to a stop before he would have fallen in the river. The last man who tried to perform a similar stunt, suffered serious injuries . You can check out Pastrana pull the move successfully below.
Pastrana is set to tour for his live European stunt show “Nitro Circus” in November and December. So it seems more stunts like this are sure to come!
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A paramedic turned whistleblower who uncovered evidence of drug tampering says the care of thousands of Queensland patients may have been compromised.
Tim Watkins has accused the Queensland Ambulance Service of ignoring evidence that drugs used by paramedics were tampered with over a much longer period of time than the four weeks the service had acknowledged.
Mr Watkins has told the ABC he felt "fobbed off" when he tried to raise concerns with managers after uncovering evidence of tempering, including a broken morphine vial that had been refilled with water and glued back together.
The body was found at the intersection of Margret and Mixon streets. According to the Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office, no foul play is suspected.
We will update this story as more information becomes available.
Robert J. Spencer, 78
LEESBURG, Fla. (March 19, 2018) – Robert John “Bob” Spencer, 78, of Leesburg, Fla., passed away Tuesday, March 13, 2018, in Ocala, Fla.
He was born May 3, 1939, in Harvel to Avery and Louise Spencer. He married Mary Jane Priddle on May 21, 1960, in Carlinville, where they adopted two children, David and Monica.
The family moved to Winter Garden, Fla., in 1978. Mr. Spencer was a loving husband, father and active member of his community. He served as a Boy Scout leader in Winter Garden and was a past Grand Knight and a Fourth Degree Honor Guard for the Knights of Columbus.
Surviving are his son, David Allen Spencer of Fort McCoy, Fla.; daughter, Monica (Eric) Spencer Ramos of Rego Park, N.Y.; and sisters, Audrey Costello of Carlinville and Norma Daugherty of Springfield.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; and sister, Martha Nimke.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 21, at St. Nicholas Church in Orlando, Fla.
Vann Drive crash involving motorcycle sends 1 to hospital
JACKSON, Tenn. — Traffic was backed up Friday afternoon at a busy intersection as police responded to a motorcycle wreck.
Jackson police say a car hit a motorcycle just before 2 p.m. on Vann Drive near the intersection of the Highway 45 Bypass.
Police confirm the motorcyclist was taken to a local hospital with injuries that were not life threatening.
The cause of the wreck is still under investigation.
× Tigers lose to lowly East Carolina
GREENVILLE, SC – Jeremiah Martin scored a career high 33 points at East Carolina today. That’s the good news–the only good news.
The Pirates, one of the worst teams in the country, handing the Tigers just an ugly loss today, 88-85 in overtime despite 33 from Martin.
ECU freshman Shawn Williams matched Martin with a career high of his own, scoring 30 points while knocking down 6 3’s, including two to start the OT. The Pirates came in as the worst 3-point shooting team in the nation, yet made 11 3’s against the U of M, denying the Tigers a chance to take over sole possession of fourth place in the American Athletic Conference.
Kyvon Davenport and Mike Parks also had double doubles for the Tigers–16 and 10 for Davenport, 13 and 11 for Parks with 9 of those 11 rebounds coming off the offensive glass.
The Tigers falling to 14-9, 5-5 in the American.
In the off-season the KC Royals traded All-World closer Wade Davis to the newly minted World Champion Chicago Cubs for outfielder Jorge Soler . Now who wept on the inside after reading that news? Please don't let me be the only one with his hand raised.
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Dr. Michael Salzhauer is many things - famous plastic surgeon, prolific Snapchatter, shameless self-promoter - but subtle isn't one of them. So when Bay Harbor Islands cited his medical office for a code violation, he showed up to a council meeting dressed in a robe and crown and declared independence from the tiny town.
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Welterweight champion Keith Thurman is relinquishing his WBC title.
Thurman, who also owns the WBA belt, said Tuesday he would step aside while rehabilitating from elbow surgery and a recent hand injury. That should lead to Danny Garcia and Shawn Porter fighting for the championship.
Garcia and Porter have lost to Thurman. WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman said Thurman will be a mandated opponent for the organization's champion once he heals.
The 29-year-old Thurman (28-0, 22 knockouts) has been plagued by a string of injuries the last two years. He injured his neck in an auto accident in February 2016, four months before beating Porter.
Fans sitting at home watching Monday's NBA exhibition between the Charlotte Hornets and the Boston Celtics were gifted a bizarre analysis of Aron Baynes by iconic Celtics announcer Tommy Heinsohn.
Heinsohn openly admitted to watching the New Zealand native in the shower.
Boston get a hold of your announcers.
You did what, Tommy Heinsohn? pic.twitter.com/IN3OxABAru — Chris Kroeger (@Kroeger) October 3, 2017
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“I took a look at Baynes in the shower," said Heinsohn. "He looks like all of Australia. He is really put together.”
Baynes plays for the Australian national team.
The 2017-18 NBA season is off to a strange start.
Neiman Marcus (Dallas) announced that it is no longer seeking to sell the company. In a call with investors, CEO Karen Katz said that "any conversations regarding a partial or full sale of the company have terminated."
This comes after the company announced in March that it had hired an investment banking firm to assist in the exploration.
No details were provided about why the company is no longer pursuing a sale.
Previously, there had been reports that the company was talking with retailers including Hudson’s Bay Co. (Toronto) as well as international buyers who were showing interest in the purchase, reports The Dallas Morning News.
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Published March 16, 2018, in Woking Business
BUSINESS Studies students at Woking College have once again hosted the “Mini Oscars of the Business Department” to celebrate success.
Now in its 6th Year, the event was designed, staged and orchestrated by the students to mark achievements in their BTEC studies. Students raised funds for Woking Hospice by selling tickets to the event.
Awards were given to both students and teachers with the serious academic awards sitting alongside more tongue-in-cheek accolades.
Most Hardworking Students went to Gemma Seal and Aisha Hussain, Most Creative Student to Jessica Trowbridge, and Megan Dearsley was voted Student Most Likely to Appear on TV Show The Apprentice.
Business teacher Selina Mahmood praised the students on their commitment to organising the event and added the project would be an asset to their applications for university or the workplace.
Authorities locked down Millikan Middle School in Sherman Oaks Wednesday morning after a telephoned threat was received, but the campus was declared safe after about an hour and a half.
Officers went to the campus in the 5000 block of Sunnyslope Avenue about 8:15 a.m., the Los Angeles Police Department reported.
The threat was non-specific, police said.
Some parents told a KNX Newsradio reporter that they were told the threat was made by a former student, but that information could not be immediately confirmed.
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Classes were scheduled to continue, though some parents said they planned to take their children out of school for the rest of the day.
Due to the situation at Millikan, nearby Notre Dame High School closed all but one gate as a precaution.
Here's a question: You've built up a massive nest egg at your job, and you're about to retire. What are your plans for your hard-earned savings?
For nearly a third of workers, the answer is "I don't know."
Those were the findings from a recent survey by the Employee Benefit Research Institute, a research group that focuses on health, savings and retirement. EBRI conducted an online poll of 2,042 adults in January.
"In most cases, you would expect people to do a couple of things: You wouldn't use all of it to buy lifetime income and you'd want to keep some of it for emergencies," said Craig Copeland, a senior research associated at EBRI.
"It's troubling that they can't recognize what they think they'd be doing," he said.
Here's why it makes sense to develop an end-game for your 401(k) savings.
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) The Texas Rangers placed right-hander Sam Dyson on the 10-day disabled list with a right hand bruise Monday, one day after the closer blew a save for the third time this season.
According to manager Jeff Banister, Dyson was hurt while trying to field a comebacker in the ninth inning of Sunday’s 8-7 loss in Seattle. Dyson allowed two runs in the inning despite not allowing a ball out of the infield and suffered his third loss.
Dyson is expected to go on a rehab stint in the minors once his hand is healthy.
Banister said that right-hander Matt Bush will initially assume the closer duties.
Right-hander Keone Kela was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock.
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Athens and Skopje are close to resolving the name issue, Prime Minister Zoran Zaev told a May 30 news conference in Skopje, on the occasion of his government’s one-year in office.
“We have never been closer to finding a solution to the name issue than we are today, while friendship between the peoples of the two countries is stronger than ever.”
The agreement confirms the existence of a Macedonian language and shapes the identity, Zaev said. He reiterated that the solution to be promoted would be put to a national referendum, which he placed near the end of September and early October.
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Oh my heck, the Trumpanistas have found a way to turn the obvious ongoing White House chaos to their advantage. Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, now tells us the campaign was in too much of a muddle to collude with the Russians (The Tribune, Aug. 2). Nothing like using your own incompetence as proof you aren’t a traitor to the interests of your country. Incompetence isn’t proof you didn’t collude; it just explains how you got caught.
Dutchman Bjorn Kuipers will referee England’s World Cup quarter-final against Sweden on Saturday.
Kuipers officiated an England match at the last tournament in Brazil, the 2-1 defeat to Italy in their opening game in Manaus.
He has been a FIFA-listed referee since 2006, a UEFA Elite official since 2009 and took charge of this year’s Europa League final having officiated in the 2014 Champions League final and the 2013 Confederations Cup final.
Vehicles sit parked Tuesday, June 13, 2017, outside of a house where a husband and wife couple found dead on Monday in North Canton, Ohio. Ohio police say they have taken a homicide suspect into custody after a standoff.
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Two women are fighting for their lives after their car crashed into a lake in Hamilton Township, New Jersey.
A 40-year-old woman was driving a 1998 Subaru Impreza eastbound on S. Broad Street near the Rt. 195 east exit ramp around 9 a.m. Saturday when she lost control and struck a guard rail. After striking the rail, the vehicle continued to accelerate as it drove across the median, traveled across westbound S. Broad Street and into Gropps Lake where it submerged.
The two women were trapped inside the vehicle until responding firefighters extracted them. Both victims were taken to Capital Health System-Fuld where they are both in critical condition.
Officials are investigating the cause of the crash. If you have any information, please call the Hamilton Police Traffic Unit at 609-581-4000. You can also leave an anonymous tip with Hamilton Police at 609-581-4008.
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Vehicles travel across the Hidalgo-Reynosa bride into Reynosa on June 12, 2017 in Hidalgo. Photo by Joel [email protected] McALLEN - As violence has raged for nearly two months across the border in Reynosa, the Anzalduas International Bridge and McAllen-Hidalgo International Bridge both saw significant drops in southbound crossings.
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MINNEAPOLIS -- New Orleans Saints rookies Alvin Kamara and Marshon Lattimore made history on Saturday night, but quarterback Drew Brees received some hardware from NFL Honors, too.
Brees received the Clutch Performer of the Year award, winning it as a result of the comeback he led in Week 11 against Washington. The award from Castrol Edge was determined by fan voting.
Brees threw two touchdown passes in the final 3 minutes of that game to help the Saints overcome a 15-point deficit in the fourth quarter. The Saints went on to win in overtime.
In that game, Brees completed all 11 of his passes on the final two drives, gaining 164 yards along with the two scores.
The other finalists for the award were Saints running back Mark Ingram, Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown, Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz and Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs.
Heidrick & Struggles(HSII +19.4% ) reports Q1 net revenue of $164.6M an increase of 14.2% Y/Y; where Executive Search revenue $145.8M grew 17.1% Y/Y of which Americas was up 11.9% Y/Y to $86.3M, Europe +36.2% Y/Y to $35.7M & Asia Pacific +12.6% Y/Y to $23.8M; while Heidrick Consulting revenue declined 8.3% Y/Y to $14.2M.
Strong operating income of $13.1M an increase of 97.7% Y/Y; operating margin was up 350 bps to 8.2%; Adjusted EBITDA was $18.4M (+49.6% Y/Y), adjusted EBITDA margin was up 270 bps to 11.5%, the improvements in operating income and adjusted EBITDA were primarily driven by the increase in revenue from Executive Search.
Net income jumped to $10.2M from $0.7M for the same quarter previous year, cash & equivalents were $73.4 (-64.6% Q/Q).
Q2 Outlook: consolidated net revenue of $160- 170M.
Previously: Heidrick & Struggles beats by $0.21, beats on revenue (April 23)
SAMBRIAL : Federal Minister for Water and Power Khawaja Asif teaches lesson of ethics to others but does not ready to apply it upon himself.
PTI member central executive committee Brig(r) Aslam Gumman, Sialkot district senior vice president Idrees Ahmed and UC chairman Jamshed Cheema stated while talking to media here at Sambrial Press Club the other day.
They said that 16 to 18 hours loadshedding is being conducted in the tehsil which has made residents unable to carry out their routine work. They said that Sialkot city is faced with four hours loadshedding whereas its surroundings are facing 16 to 18 hours power outages which, they said, is discrimination.
They warned the government to block main Sialkot-Islamabad Road as protest if unscheduled of the power outages is not rationalised.
LITTLE ROCK, AR (WCMH) — The young mother was streaming live on Facebook when she collapsed and died.
Richard Herndon told KARK, that his daughter Keiana Herndon loved life. “She’s a very intelligent kid.”
During the live stream Keiana can be singing and answering viewers’ questions, but then at one point the phone drops from her hands.
“I haven’t seen the video. I don’t have the strength right now,” said her father Richard.
A friend showed up about 30 minutes after the Keiana hit the floor, but her father wishes someone would have done something sooner.
“It’s amazing for someone to sit there and see somebody or hear them take their last breath and nobody did anything. So I want to take my hat off to everybody that actual did something,” he told KARK.
An investigation is underway to determine what caused Keiana’s death.
The Motown family has lost a legend. The Temptations lead singer Dennis Edwards has passed away.
Edwards, who was born in Alabama and moved to Detroit with his family as a child, died at his Chicago home, according to CBS Chicago. He would have turned 75 tomorrow.
Edwards was not the original lead singer of the legendary Motown group. He took over for David Ruffin in 1968. Ruffin replaced Elbridge "Al" Bryant, the original lead singer of the group.
Edwards was with The Temptations from 1968 to 1976, 1980 to 1984 and from 1987 to 1989. He also had a solo career. Most recently, Edwards was the lead singer of The Temptations Review.
Edwards was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame when the Temptations went into the Hall in 1989. He was married to Ruth Pointer of The Pointer Sisters from 1976 to 1977. The couple had one daughter, Issa, who later became a member of The Pointer Sisters.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for grants to help socially disadvantaged agricultural producers and rural business owners.
Luis R. García-Boria, Rural Development Acting State Director for Puerto Rico, said USDA is awarding up to $3 million in grants through the Socially Disadvantaged Groups Grant program to help small businesses retain and create jobs in rural areas.
Eligible grant recipients include cooperatives, groups of cooperatives and cooperative development centers that serve socially disadvantaged groups.
Examples of technical assistance include leadership training, and support to develop feasibility studies, business plans and strategic plans. Recipients can be based in any area, but the businesses or organizations they serve must be in an eligible rural area.
For more information on how to apply, see page 26426 of the June 7, 2017 Federal Register. The deadline to submit paper applications is July 25, 2017.
Sir, — I was relaxing on top of my favourite local newspaper when, to my horror, I realised that I was staring at a very unflattering photo of myself on the letters page with an accompanying headline “Cat doesn’t like being photographed”.
I don’t recall this photo being taken and I certainly didn’t give my permission for publication under Terry Allsop’s theme of “strange images”.
To add insult to injury, he described me as a rather scary cat. I can assure your readers that I am nothing of the sort. I may not be as pretty as I was but the years have taken their toll on all of us — even Mr Allsop, I dare say.
I hope the editor will publish this alternative picture of me with my human — your readers will see that I’m not scary at all! — Yours faithfully,
Sylvie the cat (with Sue Wiblin)
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APNewsBreak: Transgender people can enlist in military Jan. 1
The Pentagon official tells The Associated Press that transgender people can enlist in the military beginning Jan. 1, despite President Donald Trump’s opposition.
The new policy reflects growing legal pressure on the issue and the difficult hurdles the federal government would have to cross to enforce Trump’s demand to ban transgender individuals from the military. Two federal courts already have ruled against the ban.
Potential transgender recruits will have to overcome a lengthy and strict set of physical, medical and mental conditions that make it possible, though difficult, for them to join the armed services.
Maj. David Eastburn says the enlistment of transgender recruits will start Jan. 1 and go on amid the legal battles. The Department of Defense also is studying the issue.
Author: Lolita C. Baldor, AP
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Police are appealing for information to help reunite a dog with its owner.
PSNI Banbridge posted on their Facebook page: “The little cutie was found wandering on Kiddswell Road, Donaghcloney, this morning (Saturday) at 8am by one of our Facebook followers, however with the vets closed she’s been unable to check for chips.
“Please share this or tag folk you know in the Donaghcloney / Blackskull area. If you know any friends or neighbours who may not be on Facebook, knock their door and let’s see if we can end 2016 by reuniting Blitzen with their owner.
“If you can help get Blitzen home, call 101. The incident number is 742 of today.”
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) – A utility company that serves around 400,000 customers in southern New Mexico is eyeing another rate hike this spring.
The Las Cruces Sun-News reports that El Paso Electric hasn’t determined how large of an increase it will seek in New Mexico. But El Paso Electric vice president Eddie Gutierrez says it would likely mirror the one submitted this week to the Texas Public Utility Commission.
That request seeks an overall $42.5 million increase in revenues, or an 8.7 percent increase, for Texas customers.
Last June, El Paso Electric sought and received a $1.1 million rate increase in New Mexico.
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The Giants kicked off Monday by making a handful of roster moves.
They have signed wide receiver Andrew Turzilli and linebacker Chris Casher to the 90-man roster. Wide receiver Jordan Norwood was waived/injured and tight end Colin Thompson was waived with a non-football injury. Thompson had an appendectomy while Norwood, a Seahawks fourth-round pick in 2014, has a hip injury.
Turzilli signed with the Titans as an undrafted rookie in 2015 and caught two passes for 25 yards in three appearances as a rookie. He was suspended for the first four games of last season for a PED violation and spent time on the Lions’ practice squad after failing to make the Titans out of camp.
Casher went undrafted this year and signed with the Raiders, who dropped him from the roster on August 4.
VANCOUVER — An advocacy group says an animal cruelty charge has been laid against a British Columbia man after a dog nearly died of a serious flea infestation.
The SPCA says in a release that an older terrier named Rascal was rushed to an animal hospital on Vancouver Island earlier this year after losing about 85 per cent of his blood to fleas.
Animal protection officer Tina Heary says the dog was “literally dying from fleas” when he came into the group’s care.
Heary says people know fleas can cause itchy skin and irritation, but don’t always realize the insects feast on blood.
The SPCA says Rascal recovered after receiving life-saving blood transfusions and is now thriving in a new home.
It says Gary Bob of Lantzville has been charged with one count of animal cruelty under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act.
ZURICH, April 13 Swiss Re, the world's second-largest reinsurer, has estimated its claims burden from Cyclone Debbie in Australia at around $350 million, the company said on Thursday.
"Swiss Re expects Cyclone Debbie to have resulted in a higher share of large commercial and corporate losses compared to similar events in the past," Zurich-based Swiss Re said in a statement. "The total insured market losses for wind, flood and storm surge damages are estimated to be approximately $1.3 billion."
Reinsurers act as financial backstops for insurance companies and help them pay for large claims from hurricanes or earthquakes in exchange for part of the premiums.
(Reporting by Joshua Franklin, edited by John Revill)
GREELEY | A 38-year-old suburban Denver man has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for killing his uncle.
Kelly Raisley, of Lakewood, pleaded guilty Tuesday to first-degree murder and was immediately sentenced for the Aug. 16 shooting death of Randy Baker in Greeley.
Prosecutors say Raisley was paid several thousand dollars and given Baker’s motorcycle in exchange for the killing. Baker’s wife and his sister have been implicated in the murder plot, and their cases are working their way through the court system.
Assistant District Attorney Robb Miller called the murder “truly senseless” and said Raisley was “deceived into killing the one man that truly cared for and loved him.”
A Columbus woman will serve six years in prison for selling the mixture of heroin and fentanyl that led to the overdose death of a man in February of last year.
Allison caught four of six targets for 91 yards and one touchdown during the Packers' 31-24 victory over the Lions on Sunday.
In Randall Cobb's (ankle) continued absence, Allison appears to have clearly separated himself as the Packers' No. 3 wideout behind Jordy Nelson and Davante Adams. Having now increased his production in three consecutive games -- and setting career highs in receiving yardage in each of the past two -- Allison's stock is clearly on the rise. However, Cobb's impending return could result in less playing time for the rookie. Next up is a matchup against the Giants in the first round of the playoffs set to be played outdoors in Green Bay.
× Legends Outlets will be closed on Thanksgiving
KANSAS CITY, Kan. — The Legends Outlets will be closed on Thanksgiving for the second consecutive year.
A spokesperson for the shopping center says that while some retailers may choose to continue operations on Nov. 23, the shopping center will be closed.
The Legends Outlets will reopen Friday, Nov. 24 at 6 a.m., for those wanting to go Black Friday shopping.
The shopping center will host its 13th annual Legendary Tree Lighting Ceremony Saturday, Nov. 18. They plan to have live entertainment, family friendly activities, prize giveaways and more. The event will run from 5 – 8 p.m., while the center’s holiday light show will continue through early January.
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The company that acquired Towson-based Everest Wealth Management, which kept its license after former owner Philip Rousseaux lost his investment adviser registration, was ordered to halt investment advisory operations Friday. High Point Wealth Management and High Point Insurance Solutions operate out of the former Everest offices in Towson and solicited former Everest clients, according to a news ...
Only about 100 white moose live in Sweden and one of them was finally caught on camera!
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11:05 a.m., Wednesday, July 4, Nationals Park
Fairly classic Independence Day conditions for these parts. That means lots of heat and especially humidity. Keep the water on hand!
[How the Nationals make high-pressure weather decisions]
First pitch: Partly to mostly sunny. Mid-to-upper 80s.
9th inning: Partly to mostly sunny. Near 90.
Chance of rain: 5 percent
Chance of delay: 2 percent
Chance of postponement: 1 percent
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The 20-year-old Ohio man who was arrested on suspicion of driving his car into a crowd of counter-protesters in Charlottesville, Virginia, "thought the Nazis were pretty cool guys," his former history teacher said Sunday, according to ABC News.
James Alex Fields Jr. was arrested on Saturday night and charged with second-degree murder following the incident in which one woman was killed and 19 injured.
Recently, one of my clients’ son sold his small one-bedroom-hall-kitchen (BHK) flat at Vasai (a far-flung suburb in Mumbai) for Rs 2.5 million. The buyer, who was a small-time businessman, was contributing Rs 400,000 from his own pocket, and taking a 20-year home loan for the rest of the amount.
The interest rate was 9.25 per cent and the equated monthly instalment (EMI) was about Rs 19,000. When they went to sign the agreement, the buyer mentioned how he was now flat broke as he had used up all his savings to make the downpayment and the EMI burden of Rs 19,000 made sure ...
A four-vehicle crash on Saturday (30 June) night sends four people to the hospital and creates a traffic back-up in Prospect. The collision happened near the intersection of Marina Drive and Shamrock Road shortly after 10 p.m.
Traffic piled up on along on Marina Drive in the vicinity of the crash near Mc Russ.
Police say only minor injuries were reported.
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Rita Ora went through a "rollercoaster of emotions" after going her separate ways from Roc Nation.
The 'Anywhere' hitmaker split from her record label and admits it left her struggling to put out new music.
She said: "I had a bit of an issue, publicly, with putting out music which got me really, really, kind of devastated, and I was really down, and then I was really angry, and then I was really frustrated, and then I was really happy that it was happening ... It was all these emotions, so my album is definitely a rollercoaster of emotions ... I'm still crazy, like, I still love to go out and party. Everyone who knows me knows that I love to have a good time, but I wanted this album to also be [something] you could put on and vibe with your friends. There's a lot of ups and downs, but I'm very, very proud of it."
Now that is behind her though, Rita is excited for what 2018 will bring for her with her music.
BEIRUT (Reuters) - An earthquake of magnitude 6.2 hit Kerman province in southeast Iran on Tuesday, state media reported, giving no initial details of possible casualties.
The quake struck near the town of Hojdak, according to state TV. The U.S. geological survey recorded its magnitude as 6.1 and said it struck at a depth of 57 km (35 miles).
Another quake, which Iranian state media reported at 6.0 and the USGS reported at 5.4, hit western Iran on Monday, in the same region where a magnitude 7.3 earthquake killed at least 530 people last month. There have been no reports of deaths or injuries from Monday’s quake.
President Hassan Rouhani has highlighted his government’s efforts in bringing aid and temporary housing to the victims of last month’s quake. Hardline rivals say the government’s response was not quick enough or adequate.
– NXT women’s champion Shayna Baszler will be appearing on tonight’s episode of NXT TV, here is a preview for her appearance…
Who’s next for The Queen of Spades? After another successful title defense against the tenacious Toni Storm at the NXT U.K. Championship special. NXT Women’s Champion Shayna Baszler will appear live on WWE NXT. Having conquered the likes of Storm, Nikki Cross and Dakota Kai in recent weeks, what will the dominant champion have to say as her potential challengers attempt to keep pace?
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* Full year results for the 12 months to 31 dec 16
* Fy net asset value ('nav') growth of 24.3 pct to £1.6 billion (2015: £1.3 billion)
* Fy nav per share growth of 9.2 pct to 142.2 pence (2015: 130.2 pence)
* Fy ifrs profit before tax increase of 119.4 pct to £175.3 million (2015: £79.9 million)
* Full-Year dividend increase of c.2.5 pct to 6.65 pence per share (2015: 6.45 pence per share) Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom: +91 80 6749 1136)
TOKYO (AP) — Japan has approved an energy plan that sets ambitious targets for nuclear energy use and allows the country's struggling spent fuel recycling program to continue in the coming decade despite setbacks after the 2011 Fukushima disaster and international concern.
The plan approved Tuesday by the Cabinet noted the need to reduce the plutonium stockpile, given international security concerns. The stockpile results from technical challenges in achieving fuel recycling and from slow restarts of reactors to burn it.
The plan calls for further development of renewable energy but still calls for nuclear energy to account for 20-22 percent of Japan's power generation by fiscal 2030.
Experts say attaining that goal is almost impossible since utilities are opting to scrap aging reactors rather than to invest in meeting tighter post-disaster safety standards.
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CLEVELAND — The centuries-old process of releasing defendants on bail, long the province of judicial discretion, is getting a major assist ... courtesy of artificial intelligence. In late August, Hercules Shepherd Jr. walked up to the stand in a Cleveland courtroom, dressed in an orange jumpsuit. Two nights earlier, an officer had arrested him at a ...
TARA YOUNG / Alaska Dispatch NewsA brown bear works to catch a meal at Brooks Falls in Katmai National Park and Preserve. Bears gather to feast on sockeye salmon moving up the Brooks River to their spawning grounds.
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DUBLIN, July 4 (Reuters) - Ryanair cabin crew in Spain, Portugal, Italy and Belgium are planning coordinated strikes and will announce dates for the action on Thursday, an official with Spanish union SITCPLA said.
Irish Ryanair pilots on Tuesday announced a strike for July 12 complaining that the airline, Europe’s largest low-cost carrier, had failed to improve conditions sufficiently after recognising unions for the first time in December.
The announcement of dates for the cabin crew strike has been delayed until Thursday as an Italian union is seeking regulatory approval for the timing of the strike, said Antonio Escobar, a spokesman for Spanish union SITCPLA told Reuters on Wednesday. (Reporting by Conor Humphries Editing by Keith Weir)
According to a criminal complaint, 37-year-old Vanessa Morales, also known as Vanessa Chavez, told police her neighbor started yelling at her. The neighbor told police he was outside his home near Gibson and Blake when Morales came out of her garage, where she was playing loud music, holding a large samurai sword.
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CORSICA, France — Corsica’s nationalist leaders are demonstrating along with unions and students ahead of a visit next week by French President Emmanuel Macron.
The newly elected leaders on the French Mediterranean island hope that Saturday’s march will spur on fresh talks with the French government about demands including equal status for the Corsican language and the release of Corsican prisoners held in mainland prisons.
In December, Corsican nationalists swept the election for a new regional assembly, crushing Macron’s young centrist movement and traditional parties. The nationalists want more autonomy from Paris but unlike some in Spain’s nearby Catalonia, they aren’t seeking full independence — yet.
They also want protections for locals buying real estate on the destination that the French refer to as the “Island of Beauty,” which is famed as Napoleon’s birthplace.
It's baby time! See which stars expanded their families this year, starting with this British star... On March 6, Elizabeth Hurley revealed that ex Hugh Grant had welcomed his fifth child -- and third with girlfriend Anna Eberstein -- a week earlier. While gushing to E! News about how her friendship with Hugh has endured for more than 30 years, Elizabeth said, "You know, he's now a father of five, he has five kids and he's a great dad. Yeah, he will remain my best friend for life." She elaborated two days later during an appearance on "Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen." "Having these kids has transformed him from a very miserable person into a fairly miserable person," Elizabeth quipped. "It's improved him. He's gone up the scale." Hugh also has two kids with ex Tinglan Hong. Keep reading for more babies born in 2018...
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Groups campaigning to retain the 8th Amendment claim repeal would mean “abortion on demand in the short to medium term”.
The Pro-Life campaign has issued a statement saying the upcoming referendum will effectively give politicians “exclusive power” to decide our abortion laws.
Campaign spokesperson Aine Kierans (pictured below) says regardless of how well-meaning some politicians may be, a vote for repeal is a vote for abortion on demand.
“Any talk about time limits is meaningless. Once the 8th Amendment is removed, it will inevitably lead to abortion on demand, because that’s what we’ve seen in other jurisdictions,” she said.
A referendum on appealing the 8th Amendment, which provides equal protection to the life of the mother and the unborn, is planned for this summer, with a date in late May most likely.
The Cabinet is unanimous on the question of repealing the 8th Amendment, with differences emerging on the term within which there would be access to abortion.
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The best song on Harry Styles by Harry Styles is “Kiwi,” no doubt, according to me. I fully intend to rage when I hear it live when Harry goes on tour this Fall, and now I know exactly what moves to learn and bust out at the concerts, thanks to choreographer Galen Hooks. She and the rest of this talented crew at LA’s Millennium Dance Complex just dropped this sexy routine, and as a fan of Harry’s, it has me wishing that he had some ability to dance so he could join in. However, as danceable as “Kiwi” is — he’s screaming about having babies and it’s no one else’s business, after all — I feel pretty confident that Harry won’t be trying any of Galen’s choreography anytime soon. It’s no matter: we have this video, as well as others from the talented dancers at Millennium, to get us on our feet.
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Melbourne Rebels have taken a pragmatic approach to injured star ahead of their showdown with the Blues in Auckland on Saturday.
Genia hurt his knee four weeks ago and while the match-winning half-back has been training well, the Rebels opted against risking him in Auckland with the Wallabies due to start their three-Test series with Ireland on June 9.
While it would be a gamble to play Genia so close to the Test series, his absence could also hurt the Rebels’ finals chances as any points from this game could prove crucial in their battle the Australian conference title.
Rebels half-back Will Genia is being rested this weekend so he can be fit for Test duties. Photo: Melbourne Rebels
Going into the round, the New South Wales Waratahs lead the Australian conference by one point from the Rebels.
Current Rebels half-back Michael Ruru has helped the side to wins over the ACT Brumbies and Tokyo Sunwolves in the past two games, but the Blues should prove a much tougher opponent.
McDonald's says it has reached a settlement with a U.S. labor agency over a lawsuit that could have decided if the fast-food company should be liable for hiring, pay and other decisions made at its franchised restaurants.
The lawsuit, filed in 2016 by the National Labor Relations Board, contended that McDonald's should be considered a "joint employer" with its franchises. But the settlement, if approved by a judge, would squash that.
NLRB did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
McDonald's Corp., based in Oak Brook, Illinois, says the settlement is the first step toward ending "wasteful multi-year litigation."
Bangkok – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a statement on the status of Jerusalem.
The Director-General of the Department of Information at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Busadee Santipitaks, has revealed that Thailand recognizes the sensitivity and the complexity of the status of Jerusalem and the situation existing between Israel and Palestine.
In the official statement, the ministry said that Thailand has agreed with the Statement of the United Nations Secretary-General that “Jerusalem is a final status issue that must be resolved through direct negotiations between the two parties on the basis of the relevant Security Council and General Assembly resolutions, taking into account the legitimate concerns of both the Palestinian and Israeli sides.”
“Thailand fully supports UNSG’s efforts to support Palestine and Israel returning to meaningful negotiations in order to realize the vision of a lasting peace for both peoples,” said the statement.
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Comedian Ralphie May has died at age 45, ET has learned.
The stand-up comic was doing shows in Las Vegas recently, despite battling pneumonia.
"We are heartbroken to announce the untimely death of our friend, Ralphie May," the comedian's rep said in a statement to ET. "Ralphie had been battling pneumonia and had cancelled a handful of dates over the last month in an effort to recover. Earlier this morning at a private residence in Las Vegas his body was discovered, cause of death is cardiac arrest. "
"Two days ago he won the Casino Comedian of the Year at the Global Gaming Expo and had performances throughout the remainder of 2017 as part of his residency at Harrah's Las Vegas," the rep added. "May is survived by his wife Lahna Turner and children April June May and August James May.
New York, June 14 - Phubbing, the practice of ignoring companions in order to pay attention to their phone or other mobile devices, may lead to a vicious cycle as researchers have found that those who are phubbed by others, themselves often turn to their smartphones and social media to find acceptance. The offended parties frequently jump online to find affirmation in the likes and shares and positive comments of social media, said the study published online in the Journal of the Association for Consumer Research.
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A research organization that has released declassified Department of Defense footage in the past posted a new video on March 9, which they said shows US Navy footage of an unidentified flying object off the east coast of the United States in 2015. The video was released by To The Stars Academy of Art and Science, a research organization founded in October 2017 by Luis Elizondo to conduct research into “exotic science and technologies.” An analysis of the video, published by To The Stars, said that the unidentified object showed no obvious wings or tails. To The Stars also said that there was no exhaust plume from the object, which would be visible on conventional aircraft filmed in the manner seen in the video.
Longtime Tanglewood Community resident and Monoville Community native Ernest C. Hackett died at the age of 89 at 8:30 a.m. Sunday morning April 16, 2017 at his Tanglewood Road home following an extended illness.
Mr. Hackett was retired from the Mixon-Nollner Oil Co. in South Carthage as an accountant.
He is at the Carthage Chapel of Sanderson Funeral home where his son Jimmy and grandsons, Josh, Lance, Brent, Brian and Jacob will make arrangements at 1 p.m. on Monday April 17th.
The complete obit will be published in the next week edition of the “Courier”.
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A charity which supports High Peak adults with learning difficulties is among the causes that stand to benefit from a wishing well.
Sainsbury’s Local has agreed to allow the Rotary Club of Buxton to place its spiral wishing well in its Buxton store to collect donations for its selected charity Bright Opportunities, as well as the club’s own charitable trust fund.
Bright Opportunities is a not-for-profit creative community-based day service for High Peak adults with learning difficulties located in Market Street, Buxton.
Sainsbury’s manager Martin Brownsill said, “It’s a fun way of donating that everyone, adults and children alike, seem to enjoy.”
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A man accused of having sex with a teenager he met while working at a center for troubled kids is due in court Thursday. Bradley Ryan Russell allegedly struck up a relationship with a 14-year old girl while working at Calo in Lake Ozark. Over the Thanksgiving holiday, the girl was staying with a friend and their family at a rental home in Camden County when she snuck out to have sex with Russell. He faces two counts each of second-degree statutory rape and second-degree statutory sodomy. A pre-trial conference will be held Thursday, with a jury trial scheduled for late September.
TUBURAN Mayor Democrito Diamante announced plans to create a local political party that will serve the needs of Cebu’s third district.
Diamante, Cebu chapter president of the League of Municipalities of the Philippines (LMP), said he floated his proposal to some leaders in the third district
He said the party’s advocacy would focus on the needs of Cebu’s third district.
The third district is composed of the towns of Aloguinsan, Asturias, Balamban, Barili, Pinamungajan, Tuburan and Toledo City.
The dominant party there remains the One Cebu party of the Garcias.
Diamante, who plans to run for Cebu’s third congressional seat, said he will leave it up to the national leaders of PDP-Laban to decide whether he runs for Congress or for vice mayor of Tuburan town.
ATLANTA – The Chemical Coaters Association International (CCAI) is offering its Powder Coating and Curing Processes Seminar Sept. 26-27, 2017, at the Customer Resource Center at Georgia Power in Atlanta.
Along with the educational instruction, attendees will spend time in the fully equipped lab at Georgia Power’s Customer Resource Center to experience live demonstrations and hands-on training. This interactive format allows attendees to get applied knowledge of the technologies they are learning in the classroom.
Attendees will have the opportunity to powder coat and cure an item to take home with them. Demonstrations will include powder coating applications, curing, and measurement and testing.
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: As many as 1.8 crore of the over 4.5 crore members have submitted their Aadhar details to the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) so far."We have got 1.8 crore Aadhar cards in our system. We have verified cards of 40 lakh. That means their dates of birth, names and other details are verified from the UID (Unique Identification Authority of India) records," said Central Provident Fund Commissioner V P Joy here.The members whose Aadhar details have been verified are getting the facility of online transactions in the PF account, he told reporters.Joy was here to attend a program organised by the Federation of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry.The pension body has also launched a housing scheme under which the members can make down payment for a house and also pay EMIs out of their EPF corpus, he said.At present, there are fifteen housing projects across the country which are covered under this scheme, Joy added.
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OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Washington Lottery's "Daily Game" game were:
2-3-4
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PLACE, DONALD, A. of Clarkston, passed away on January 31, 2018. Memorial ServiceWednesday, February 7, 2018 at 2:00PM (gathering 1:00PM) at COATS FUNERAL HOME-CLARKSTON, 8909 Dixie Hwy Clarkston.
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SAILORS handed out bacon butties to members from a Men’s Shed after they refurbished a cross at a naval base church.
The cross on HMS Collingwood’s church, the oldest building on the Fareham site, needed to be completely stripped back to the bare wood following years of harsh weather.
The members of Gosport Men’s Shed restained and revarnished the wood, equating to a total of 40 hours’ work.
Sailors from the naval base recently handed out the butties as a thank you for the men’s hard work.
Brian Richards, a member of the Shed said: ‘When men are at work, they have their circle of friends there that they can say hello to every morning. In retirement, lots of men do not have their network so the Shed makes us a strong team.’
Tuivailala's spring ERA remains unblemished across six outings after he fired a scoreless seventh inning in which he allowed a hit and recorded two strikeouts during Sunday's 10-0 Grapefruit League win over the Nationals.
One of manager Mike Matheny's steadiest bullpen options in 2017, Tuivailala has picked right up where he left off. He's racked up 12 strikeouts over just 5.3 exhibition frames while scattering four hits, leaving him poised for another sizable role this season. The Cardinals have plenty of holdover relief options, but the 25-year-old is proving as reliable as any of them during what has been a dominant spring.
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Labour’s civics classes risk turning into political indoctrination sessions, says ACT Party Leader David Seymour.
"The opposition has failed to mobilise what it sees as its natural voter base, the young and poor, the so called missing million. As usual, Labour’s solution to losing hearts and minds is to force people to care about its message, through rules, regulations, and Orwellian re-education.
"Political parties on both sides need to do better at reaching young people. Handing this job to teachers is a cop-out. It’s not the state’s job to tell kids to vote Labour.
"There’s a serious risk of unions influencing civics class content. Notice how it’s conspicuously the left pushing for these classes? Labour is suspicious of religious education in schools, but seems fine with using the school system to push a political agenda on other people’s kids.
"ACT will keep political bias out of our state schools."
A strong spring storm could produce powerful wind gusts up to 50 mph, small hail and brief moderate to heavy rain in Denver, forecasters say.
Severe storms also could generate large hail over the Palmer Divide area, according to the National Weather Service in Boulder.
There’s a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in Denver, mainly after 3 p.m. The high temperature will be around 82 degrees.
Scattered storms develop this afternoon into early eve. A couple severe storms Palmer Divide area w/ large hail/damaging winds. #COwx pic.twitter.com/iFXII9OUKL — NWS Boulder (@NWSBoulder) May 30, 2018
On Thursday, expect sunny skies and a high of around 88 degrees. It will be slightly warmer and clear on Friday.
Heading into the weekend, there’s a slight chance for afternoon rain Sunday.
Temperatures are expected to continue to climb into the lower 90s early next week.
Early next week, temperatures will climb into the lower 90s.
Milan’s Inter Media may score last HY debut of the year Inter Media and Communication, the operator of FC Milan’s broadcast and sponsorship business, was out with its first high yield bond offering on Monday. Debutants have increased their presence in the market since June.
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Feb. 3 (UPI) -- Pop music star Lady Gaga has announced she is canceling the remaining 10 dates of the European leg of her Joanne World Tour.
The Grammy Award-winner has been candid about the chronic pain she suffers due to fibromyalgia, a condition that has forced her to scrap other performances in the past.
"I'm so devastated I don't know how to describe it," she wrote in a social media post Saturday. "All I know is that if I don't do this, I am not standing by the words or meaning of my music. My medical team is supporting the decision for me to recover at home. We're canceling the last 10 shows of my Joanne World Tour. I love this show more than anything, and I love you, but this is beyond my control. London, Manchester, Zurich, Koln, Stockholm, Copenhagen, Paris, Berlin. And Rio. I promise I will be back in your city, but for now, I need to put myself and my well-being first. I love you, forever."
Ticketholders are advised to seek refunds at the point of purchase, starting Tuesday.
It's that time of year, when cows don headdresses and bells, and are herded up the mountain roads to greener summer pastures.
Well it is in southern France. Farmers in the Occitan region in the country's southeast lead the annual move, known as a 'transhumance'.
"It's almost a holiday for us, it's like we take leave for six months," says Maxime Puech, a breeder from Rodelle. "They (cows) will eat fresh grass, grass of better quality than in the valley, it allows us to be able to harvest the food for next winter."
The farms around Saint-Chely-d'Aubrac annually parade the cows and organize festivities to celebrate the event.
With some walking more than 60 kilometres over two days - much of it uphill - it must be a welcome relief when they arrive.
Latest round of Georgia college consolidations will create strain for state’s oldest public HBCU…But the new school will have a class on OutKast tho…
Armstrong State University Professor Regina Bradley this semester will begin offering a noncredit course on OutKast, taking a scholarly approach to the hip-hop duo’s musical, cultural and social impact on the genre and Southern lifestyle.
Savannah college professor offers course on Outkast, hip-hop genre
It is a fitting tribute to the group considered by most as the greatest group in hip-hop history. It is also an apparent death knell for Savannah State University, which separated by 10 miles and decades of funding disparities from Armstrong State will now find itself in an even bigger fight with an even bigger school. More…
March 30 Avadel Pharmaceuticals Plc
* Avadel Pharmaceuticals announces planned reduction of french workforce
* Avadel Pharmaceuticals Plc - announced a plan to reduce its headcount in France by approximately 50 peopl
* Avadel Pharmaceuticals Plc - anticipates annual costs savings of about $3.5 to $4.0 million
* Avadel Pharmaceuticals Plc - action does not affect allocation of resources to its rest-on Phase III clinical trial or any other important pipeline initiatives
* Avadel Pharmaceuticals Plc - expects reduction to be substantially completed by end of July 2017
* Avadel Pharmaceuticals Plc- expects to incur related employee severance, benefits and other costs of approximately $2.5 to $4.0 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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French baby-milk maker Lactalis has ordered a global recall of millions of products over fears of salmonella bacteria contamination.
The company, one of the largest dairy products groups in the world, said it has been warned by health authorities in France that 26 infants have become sick since December 1.
Spokesman Michel Nalet told The Associated Press on Monday that the "precautionary" recall both in France and abroad affected "several million" products made since mid-February.
The company said a possible source of the outbreak has been identified in a tower used to dry out the milk at a production site.
Lactalis employs 75,000 people in 85 countries, with a turnover of 17 billion euros (£15 billion.)
The symptoms of salmonella infection include abdominal cramps, diarrhoea and fever.
YWCA O‘ahu is honoring four inspirational women at its 41st Annual Leader Luncheon in May. Here are some of the honorees’ favorite recipes.
April 25(Reuters) - Winbond Electronics Corp
* Says it plans to issue corporate bonds worth up to T$10 billion, with a term of 7 years and interest rate of no more than 1.3 percent
* Proceeds to be used for capital expenditure payment, bank loan repayment and operation fund enrichment
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Houston Texans star J.J. Watt recently received an honorary degree from the Baylor College of Medicine, and he is wasting no time in putting his degree to use.
On Wednesday, Dr. Watt diagnosed Texans defensive end Christian Covington with "weirdness" and went so far as to write him a prescription:
Looks like Watt is going to have plenty of fun with his new degree.
MOSCOW (Sputnik) — At least 39 people were killed, including more than 20 foreigners, and 65 injured as a result of the attack on Istanbul's Reina nightclub during New Year's Eve celebrations. The attacker is said to have opened fire from a Kalashnikov assault rifle. The manhunt is underway.
"All flags at #NATO HQ at half-mast. Solidarity w/ #Turkey after the New Year #Istanbul terror attack," Lungescu wrote on her Twitter page.
According to the media reports, among those killed there were 11 Turkish citizens, as well as citizens of Lebanon, Iraq, Tunisia, India, Morocco, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Canada, Israel and Syria.
BRIEF-Aap Implantate announces public share buyback offer
* TO PURCHASE UP TO 2.25 MILLION SHARES OF COMPANY BY MEANS OF VOLUNTARY PUBLIC SHARE BUYBACK OFFER AGAINST CASH PAYMENT OF EUR 1.52 PER NO-PAR VALUE SHARE FOR MAX TOTAL PURCHASE PRICE OF UP TO EUR 3.5 MILLION Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
Professor Motti Ravid, director of the Mayanei Hayeshua hospital in Bnei Brak, has made it clear that the condition of Rabbi Aharon Leib Shteinman was critical and deteriorating.
Interviewed by Israel Defense Forces Radio, Professor Ravid said, "There is no hope of recovery. Medically there is nothing more to be done."
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Let’s face it: no one enjoys receiving a tacky trinket as a souvenir of your trip to Whistler. Up your gift-giving game by visiting the Audain Art Museum Shop. This carefully curated boutique features exquisite jewellery, puzzles, books and sculptures, all made by BC artists and artisans. Souvenir shopping doesn’t get any simpler than this.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick Four-Midday' game
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the "Pick Four-Midday" game were:
6-2-7-9, Fireball: 2
(six, two, seven, nine; Fireball: two)
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HARPURSVILLE, N.Y. (CBS4) – The Animal Adventure Park is updating everyone on April’s hurt leg.
A lot of people noticed Monday that she was favoring one leg, which led to the park announcing it’ll end its live camera feed soon because all of the messages are getting in the way of making sure the park can open on time.
Monday night, though, the made the time to give us an update so many wanted: “April has recovered great from the birth. … And we have no reason for concern and are happy with progress.”
Her baby boy is doing wonderfully, too, continuing to grow stronger.
“We experienced a 1-1 1/2 bl weight gain over night,” the park posted to Facebook. “He is quite spunky and independent; perhaps he takes after his father. He also has his inquisitive and friendly moments of engaging keepers with genuine nature of his mother. We are smitten.”
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A nearly picture-perfect day is on tap Monday for the Topeka area, as sunshine and a high temperature of 72 degrees are expected. Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
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Newcastle, Watford and Crystal Palace all want to sign Orestis Karnezis
Udinese want to keen Greece international Karnezis but the 32-year-old is keen to leave the club.
Napoli are also said to be interested in the player - but appear to have missed out on a deal.
“Karnezis will play in England for one from Watford, Newcastle United and Crystal Palace,” his agent Vasileios Panagiotakis told Calcionapoli24.it.
“The Napoli option is now definitively off the table.”
Karnezis joined Udinese three years ago from Granada and has been their first-choice goalkeeper.
A recent visit to this converted home behind the O'Neill Public House felt more like a trip to Dutch Bros than a stop in a dispensary: The lights were bright, the budtender bros were stoked, and the M83 and Passion Pit coming out of the speakers was turned up to 11. Along the knotty wooden shelving opposite the counter is a handsome selection of water pipes—a nice bonus a lot of dispensaries don't bother with. Inside the cases, tags are color coded by strain type, with details like THC and CBD content, pricing and grower clearly labeled for easy comprehension. Our budtender, a young Hawaiian guy in a backward Stüssy hat, was excited about the shop's massive selection of Select Strains, Green Dragon Extracts and Who? cartridges, as well as a super-fresh strain of GSC Thin Mints from Luvli Farms that has a tangy, almost effervescent scent that leapt right out of the jar. This fruity effervescence proved to be a commonality among the shop's flower; it matches the personality of the shop perfectly.
This Fresno advocate wants you to write in her name for sheriff Gloria Hernández , a Fresno advocate, is urging people to write in her name for sheriff in the June primary after Fresno County Sheriff Margaret Mims called California's sanctuary policy "a disgrace" in a discussion with President Donald Trump. Brianna Calix ×
crossOrigin="anonymous" SHARE COPY LINK Gloria Hernández , a Fresno advocate, is urging people to write in her name for sheriff in the June primary after Fresno County Sheriff Margaret Mims called California's sanctuary policy "a disgrace" in a discussion with President Donald Trump. Brianna Calix
As Zimbabwe celebrates Independence Day on April 18, China remains the country's all-weather friend and continues to give a helping hand during difficult times. The Chinese embassy in Harare is as old as Zimbabwe's independence, having opened on the same day the Union Jack was put down to symbolize the end of British rule and give way to black majority rule nearly 37 years ago.
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Smith gave up five runs on five hits -- including two home runs -- and a walk over three innings while striking out four in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Yankees.
Greg Bird took him deep as part of a four-run first inning before Gary Sanchez launched a solo homer off the left-hander in the third. Smith's recent outings may have cost him a shot at opening the season in the big-league rotation, but his 15 strikeouts in 14 innings this spring suggests he could still have some success with the Marlins later in the year if he gets a chance.
Storm potential remains good on Tuesday, but will be on the decrease beginning on Wednesday.
Storms should be developing late in the afternoon on Tuesday and coverage will increase through the evening and continue overnight in the eastern south plains.
There is a slight chance for some isolated severe storms with large hail and high winds. Any of the heavier storms will have the possibility to produce heavy rainfall with amounts in excess of 1" or higher likely.
There will be little change in temperatures on Tuesday with the Lubbock high near 90 degrees.
Wednesday will bring a lower rain chance, in the afternoon and overnight along with higher temps, climbing back to the low 90s in Lubbock.
It will be hot and humid the remainder of the week.
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AUBURN, Ala. (WKRG) – Auburn Head Football Coach Gus Malzahn announced Monday that Jarrett Stidham will be the Tigers’ new starting quarterback.
Coach Malzahn announced the decision over Twitter:
Just told team @Jarrett_Stidham will be the starting QB. The team is excited for Jarrett and ready for the season!#WarEagle | #OurTime — Coach Gus Malzahn (@CoachGusMalzahn) August 14, 2017
Stidham joined the Tigers last Spring after signing with the Tigers after leaving Baylor University two years ago.
Stidham, a sophomore, has been competing for the starting role with junior Sean White and freshman Malik Willis during the beginning of fall practice.
Auburn opens the season against Georgia Southern at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 2nd. The game will be broadcast on the SEC Network.
Foremost telecommunications company, Globacom, last Saturday held its Mega Music Nationwide Tour in Awka, Anambra State, with multiple waves of musical explosions that kept young residents of the prime Eastern city elated and energised. The music concert held at the Marble Arch Event Centre paraded a galaxy of stars from the nation’s music and Nollywood industries. It proved to be a perfect
Toronto FC players and coaches led the crowd at Nathan Phillips Square in one more Viking clap to celebrate their MLS Cup win.
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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Jurors in North Carolina are getting a round-up of testimony in a lawsuit filed by more than 500 neighbors of an industrial-scale swine operation.
The plaintiffs contend that open-air cesspools inflict them with intense, putrid smells that can't be removed from clothing or household fabrics for years.
Lawyers for Virginia-based Smithfield Foods maintain that the smells, traffic and noise don't hurt the neighbors' ability to enjoy their own property.
The jury has heard three weeks of testimony. This is the first of a series of test cases against the low-cost, high-volume methods of hog-production division used by the Chinese-owned company.
Lawyers for the neighbors say alternative methods don't cause such a nuisance, but the company uses open-air cesspools because they're cheap.
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Three more class action lawsuits were filed against the fiduciaries of plans maintained by institutions of higher education . The complaints allege acts or omissions that constitute a breach of fiduciary duty under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act with respect to tax deferred annuity programs, commonly known as "403 plans" that have been adopted and maintained under Section 403 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
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Seems like Aamir ‘perfectionist' Khan has lived up to his name and even carved a niche in B-town history. The stellar hit ‘Dangal' which is currently minting accolades and money at the box offices in China has done the unexpected.
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‘Dangal' has hit the $300 million mark and has created history. It is now the 5th highest grossing non-English movie, EVER!
The list of highest-grossing non-English movies include ‘The Mermaid' ($553 million), ‘The Intouchables' ($427 million), ‘Monster Hunt' ($386 million), and ‘Your Name' ($354 million). ‘Dangal' is the only Indian movie that exceeded the $100 million mark in oversees revenue and is also a contributor to the biggest single pay-day for an Indian actor ever. Aamir Khan and the entire cast worked extremely hard on transforming their bodies and preparing for their hard roles.
The movie is literally creating a ‘dangal' out there and our nation is beyond being proud.
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Self-driving Uber strikes and kills pedestrian
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Uber has halted testing of its autonomous vehicles across North America, the company announced, after a woman was struck and killed by one of its self-driving cars in Tempe, Ariz. early Monday.
The moratorium on testing includes San Francisco, Phoenix, Pittsburgh and Toronto, Uber said.
The National Transportation Safety Board has opened an investigation into the crash, said Eric Weiss, a spokesman for the NTSB.
Uber issued a short statement.
"Our hearts go out to the victim's family. We are fully cooperating with local authorities in their investigation of this incident," a company spokeswoman said.
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said in a tweet that the company was working to learn what went wrong.
"Some incredibly sad news out of Arizona," he said. "We're thinking of the victim's family as we work with local law enforcement to understand what happened."
Global manufacturing industry could expect to see between $519-$685 billion in value-added revenue by 2020 through the development and sale of smart, connected devices, according to “Digital Engineering: The new growth engine for discrete manufacturers” report published by Capgemini’s Digital Transformation Institute.
The report says manufacturers are spending more on developing product lifecycle management platforms and digital solutions, while the proportion of IT budget earmarked for maintaining legacy systems has dropped significantly, from 76 per cent in 2014 ...
Two connector roads at the downtown Riverside interchange reopened about 3:45 p.m. Tuesday, March 6, after being shut down for more than three hours when a trash truck overturned and spilled fuel.
The crash happened about 12:15 p.m. on the transition road from the eastbound 91 Freeway to the westbound 60 Freeway, the California Highway Patrol said. The SigAlert also included the eastbound 60 to the northbound 215.
Although the lanes opened, the 25-gallon spill was still being cleaned up, CHP Officer Dan Olivas said about 4:30 p.m.
April 12 Granite Construction Inc:
* Granite awarded $59 million airport project in Los Angeles
* Approximately $16 million of the $59 million was booked into backlog in Q4 of 2016 and $43 million of the $59 million in Q1 of 2017
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YORK, Pa. (WHTM) – Police are looking for the man who robbed a York Township bank Monday afternoon.
York Area Regional police said the man demanded money from the Santander Bank at 880 West Broadway just before 1 p.m.
No weapons were displayed and no injuries were reported.
Anyone with information is asked to call the police department at 717-741-1259 or leave an anonymous tip through York County Crime Stoppers.
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Pachulia (shoulder) will not play in Monday's game against the Trail Blazers, Mark Medina of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
As expected, given his doubtful tag, Pachulia will miss his second straight game with a nagging shoulder injury. Javale McGee is expected to get the start at center once again in Pachulia's absence, with Jordan Bell and David West sharing additional frontcourt minutes off the bench.
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty has formed a campaign committee to run for his old job.
The two-term Republican governor announced Monday he created a campaign committee for the 2018 election. It's not official yet, as Pawlenty still needs to formally file for the office.
But it's the surest sign yet that Pawlenty plans to enter the race after starting to raise money recently. He says he'll make a final announcement soon.
Pawlenty would bring widespread recognition in Minnesota and unparalleled fundraising ability in the race to replace Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton. But his five years lobbying in Washington for the nation's biggest banks also brings political risk.
It would be a return to politics for Pawlenty, who left office in 2011 and ran a short-lived 2012 presidential campaign.
Les Norton wrote: I'm sorry, Leeds only played him in the halves if they were short? What?
He had many great games for England. He was never making 50m breaks etc but that wasn't his game
His was is built on an astute kicking game and managing the players on the field and not around having a burst of pace or having guile and trickery to open up the opposition defence.As far as being a class half back, he couldn't lace Andy Gregory's boots although, sadly, we haven't had anyone of his standard in an England (or GB shirt) for the best part of 30 years.How ever good he was for Leeds and he is certainly one of their all time greats, he is not and was not and England (or GB) great.
The Hammond boys’ golf team repeated won their second straight SCISA 3A championship Tuesday at The Hackler Course at Coastal Carolina. Submitted photo
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April 3 Ubiquitous Corp :
* Says it plans to fully acquire 100 percent stake in a Tokyo-based firm A.I. Corp which is engaged in import and sale of software, for totaling 799 million yen
* Says transaction date is on April 3
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Recovery Haven Kerry Cancer Support House in association with the Rose of Tralee International Festival and Kerry Choral Union invite you to the sixth Annual Celebration of Light at Tralee Bay Wetlands at 8.30pm this Wednesday August 16th. The Roses will be in attendance and families are welcome.
Turkish, Russian aircraft destroy Islamic State targets in Syria - army
ANKARA, Jan 2 (Reuters) - Turkish warplanes and artillery have struck Islamic State targets in Syria, killing 22 of the group's militants, while Russian aircraft hit jihadists near the Islamic State-controlled town of al-Bab, Turkey's military said on Monday.
In a round-up of its military operations over the past 24 hours in support of rebels in northern Syria, the army said the Russian aircraft destroyed Islamic State targets in the area of Dayr Kak, 8 km (5 miles) southwest of al-Bab.
The Turkish military operation, dubbed 'Euphrates Shield', was launched more than four months ago to drive Islamic State militants away from the border region and in recent weeks the forces have been besieging the town of al-Bab.
U.S. customs officials have released a photo of a mock improvised explosive device that led to delays at Toronto’s Pearson International Airport when it was found in a passenger’s luggage earlier this month.
United States Customs and Border Protection tweeted the photo Monday morning and praised the officers who spotted the device on April 6.
Read more:U.S. man arrested as fake bomb stalls Chicago-bound flight at Pearson
The discovery of the item during an inspection at the airport’s pre-clearance area caused what was described as a major security breach.
Passengers on a United Airlines flight to Chicago were stuck on the tarmac for more than four hours before they could disembark.
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Singer Justin Bieber shows his support for his actor friend Patrick Schwarzenegger, by attending the premiere of his new film Midnight Sun.
Patrick is the eldest son of Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Cubs shortstop Addison Russell discusses having allergic reaction after a game against the Rockies and returning to Cleveland. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune)
Housing markets in the western part of the US remain hot. Data released Tuesday by the brokerage firm Zillow showed that eight of the 10 hottest US markets are located west of the Mississippi River, including five in California.
"The overall recovery has been more robust in many coastal markets, especially on the West Coast, with fast home value appreciation, strong job growth, and solid income gains," Zillow's chief economist, Dr. Svenja Gudell, said. "Many of these markets are also experiencing above-average housing demand coupled with limited inventory, putting sellers in the driver's seat."
Here's a look at the 10 hottest housing markets in the US, taking into account days on the market and percentage of houses with price cuts.
NEW HAVEN >> A lawsuit filed in Connecticut alleges the U.S. Army in some cases has failed to consider the effects of post-traumatic stress disorder and other mental health conditions when issuing less-than-honorable discharges.
The lawsuit was filed Monday in federal court by two veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan and said they were wrongly denied honorable discharges.
The plaintiffs are represented by students and professors with the Yale Law School Veterans Legal Services Clinic.
It argues that a review board set up to give a veterans a second chance often does not adequately consider the effects of PTSD and related conditions.
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The lawsuit names acting Army Secretary Robert Speer as the defendant. An Army official said it does not generally comment on pending litigation.
EAST STROUDSBURG, Pa. (AP) — State police say three people are in custody in the shooting of a pizza delivery driver in the area of an eastern Pennsylvania university.
Police said the 58-year-old Domino’s Pizza driver was shot just before 1:30 a.m. Monday on the edge of East Stroudsburg University, where he had been called to deliver an order.
Officials said several people approached and demanded money, and when the driver said he didn’t have any he was shot in the face and a money bag removed from his person.
The driver was flown to Lehigh Valley Hospital-Pocono in critical condition.
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North Las Vegas Police said an 18-year-old woman was hit by a car near Washburn Road and Scott Robinson Boulevard, near Clayton Street.
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North Las Vegas police are investigating a critical-injury crash Friday afternoon.
Police said an 18-year-old woman was hit by a car near Washburn Road and Scott Robinson Boulevard, near Clayton Street. She had critical injuries, the Police Department posted on social media.
Officers advised people to avoid the intersection while they investigated.
No further information was immediately available.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — New records show Ohio could have enough drugs on hand to carry out nearly 20 additional executions.
The documents obtained by The Associated Press through a records request show the state prisons agency took in new drug supplies in December and January.
The records show Ohio took in new supplies of midazolam, a sedative administered first to inmates, and potassium chloride, which stops prisoners’ hearts.
The records don’t show new supplies of the second drug, rocuronium bromide, which paralyzes inmates.
The current totals mean Ohio has enough for 18 more executions.
What’s unclear is whether any of the drugs have expiration dates, which could considerably lower the number.
Ohio plans another execution in November.
A state prisons spokeswoman declined to comment.
We could soon be doing check-ups with a digital doctor The West Australian
Digital doctors on our smartphone devices could soon track be able to track out health.
North Dakota, tribes fail to reach settlement over voter ID
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – North Dakota has failed to reach a settlement with a group of Native Americans who sued the state over its expanded voter identification laws.
Secretary of State Al Jaeger says the closed-door meeting Tuesday was unsuccessful, but “discussions may continue.”
The settlement talks were held a month after U.S. District Judge Daniel Hovland criticized the state for raising a “litany of embellished concerns” about people taking advantage of his ruling that expands the proof of identity Native Americans can use for North Dakota elections.
The state has appealed the ruling but Hovland had suggested the parties negotiate a settlement.
Tom Dickson, a Bismarck-based lawyer for tribal members, says he was hopeful a settlement could be reached. But he says “the ball is in the state’s court.”
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NEW DELHI: Four accused, including a juvenile, were sent to judicial custody on Saturday in Khyala Murder Case.
A 23-year-old man was stabbed to death by the family members of his girlfriend, who was against their relationship, in west Delhi’s Khyala on Thursday over his relations with a 20-year-old woman.
Police arrested woman’s father Akbar Ali, mother Shahnaaz, a juvenile younger brother and uncle Mohd. Salim on Friday. They were produced before a court which sent them to judicial custody.
A case has been registered under sections 302/323/34 on the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
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POINT LOOKOUT, Mo. – The Chronicle of Higher Education ranks College of the Ozarks number seven in the 25 Most-Selective 4-Year Colleges.
According to The Chronicle, all 25 of the private nonprofit institutions included in the publication, hold much higher yield rates or percentages of accepted students who enrolled, than other institutions.
Vice President for Patriotic Activities and Dean of Admission Dr. Marci Linson says they are honored that a very high percentage of students that the college offers admission to take C of O up on the once in a lifetime opportunity that Hard Work U provides.
Private institutions ranked alongside C of O includes the universities of Stanford, Harvard, Yale, Columbia and Princeton and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Full ranking list can be found here.
By now it's no secret that DNCE frontman Joe Jonas and "Game of Thrones" actress Sophie Turner are an item.
Well, Jonas, 27, couldn't resist the urge to gush over his bae's recent Instagram photo minutes after it was posted. And who could blame him? Turner, 20, looked gorgeous.
What a night. @louisvuitton A post shared by Sophie Turner (@sophiet) on Feb 12, 2017 at 11:53pm PST
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We couldn't agree more. She absolutely slayed the BAFTA red carpet in her plunging metallic gown on Sunday. And while Jonas was rocking out at the Grammys and couldn't be by her side for the event, she was totally on flying solo.
Love is certainly in the air with these two.
Emergency personnel responded to what appeared to be a two-vehicle crash on the northern boundary of Aylmer at the intersection of John Street North and Progress Drive at about 1 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 11. Both vehicles, which appeared to be similar Ford sports utility vehicles, had been pulled far enough off of the travelled portion of the road to not interfere with traffic when this photo was taken. A stretcher was later retrieved from one of the two ambulances at the scene for the driver of the white Ford. Two trucks from the Aylmer fire hall and two Aylmer Police vehicles were also at the scene. From how the damaged vehicles were situated, it looked like both were travelling south and were about to drive past the stoplight controlled intersection when the crash occurred. The white Ford had damage to its rear while the black Ford had heavy damage to its front. No further information was immediately available. (AE/Craig Bradford)
With our scorching weather cranking it up a notch further, there’s no better way to bond with your child than making these cute popsicles! Plus, it’s a nifty way to get your child to up their fibre intake whilst still having fun.
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Bour will make $3.4 million in 2018 after winning his arbitration case, Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports reports.
The Marlins came in at $3 million, but will be required to pay a little more for Bour's services during this upcoming season. In 2017, the first baseman slashed .289/.366/.536 with career bests in home runs (25), RBI (83) and hits (109) while playing in 108 games. The biggest concern for the 29-year-old will be getting opportunities to drive in baserunners for a fully-fledged rebuilding organization in 2018.
NOT IMPRESSED: Resident Susan Rawsthorne at the Bundaberg Regional Council meeting at Childers.
NOT IMPRESSED: Resident Susan Rawsthorne at the Bundaberg Regional Council meeting at Childers. Sarah Steger
CHILDERS resident Susan Rawsthorne was far from impressed when no other locals attended Bundaberg Regional Council's ordinary meeting yesterday.
The meeting was held at the old Isis Shire Council building and marked the first general council meeting held at Childers since 2009.
Ms Rawsthorne said she was disappointed no other residents had shown up to the meeting seeing as "most are pretty quick to bag council”.
"I'm quite surprised I'm the only one,” she said.
"Here's their opportunity, right at their front door and they haven't turned up.”
Ms Rawsthorne said while she only came because she was a "sticky beak” and liked to know what was going on, there were residents who thought the town was dirty and lacked council attention who should have come.
The council's next general meeting is scheduled for May 22.
BOSTON (AP) — Boston officials say they have arrested 17 people involved in a violent feud between two rival gangs.
The arrests were announced during a news conference Wednesday.
Police Commissioner William Evans says the arrests followed a yearlong investigation, called “Operation Hanover,” into drug and gun trafficking by the Wendover Street and Cameron Street gangs.
Officers conducted undercover drug and gun buys from gang members during the investigation. Some of the transactions were caught on video or audio.
Police have seized 22 unlicensed guns as a result of the investigation.
Suffolk District Attorney Daniel Conley says “Boston will be a safer place this summer” with the guns off the street.
A grand jury has issued nearly 100 indictments against those arrested, including 19 charges for the distribution of fentanyl and cocaine.
Carrollton and Farmers Branch will choose mayors in Saturday runoff elections. Voters are also being called back to the polls in several other suburbs where no candidate landed a majority of the vote May 6. Three council members will be seated in McKinney and two in both Arlington and Plano.
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TWO pupils from Inyanda Secondary School in Bulawayo’s Gwabalanda suburb are in trouble after a steamy video with sexual acts that was seemi...
We often say that Dennis Lindsey is a wizard. It's true. The Utah Jazz General Manager has been very smart, he and his scouts have made more hits than misses, and his number crunchers haven't made mistakes.
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Rome’s mayor calls for moratorium on immigration
June 14, 2017
Rome’s Mayor Virginia Raggi has asked the Italian government to stop the flow of immigrants into the country’s capital.
Saying that it is now “impossible” to accommodate the rising number of immigrants, Raggi appealed to the ministry of the interior for a moratorium. There are now over 350,000 foreign residents in Rome, accounting for nearly 13% of the population.
Raggi’s stand puts her in direct opposition to Pope Francis, who has urged a welcoming attitude toward refugees.
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The approaching end of President Trump’s first year in office, another strong employment report and a still-strong stock market make it appropriate to revisit my year-old judgment that the economy is enjoying a “sugar high.” Unfortunately, the best available evidence suggests that signs of current market and economic strength are largely unrelated to government policy, that the drivers of this year’s economic strength are likely transient and that the structural foundation of the U.S. economy is weakening. Sugar high remains the right diagnosis, and tax cuts are very much the wrong prescription.
It's just one way to honor one of America's great pastimes, and the inventor behind it — George Washington Gale Ferris, an engineer.
At Scheels All Sports on Tuesday, people hopped on the 12-car Ferris wheel, which Scheels was able to get from a well-known amusement park.
"We did get it out of Disneyland and it was built, 40 feet tall, and 1938 is when this was built so this is a vintage restored Ferris wheel," said Caryn Olson of Scheels All Sports.
The first Ferris wheel was built in 1893 and stood 26-stories tall.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Figtree Holdings Ltd
* Qtrly revenue S$2.8 million, down 85.3 percent
* Qtrly net attributable profit S$0.9 million, down 68.6 percent
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Kerry Aden from the Regional Water Providers Consortium shares tips on how to check your house for water leaks.
Dirk, meet Swish. Swish, meet Dirk.
As if we couldn’t love the Tall Baller from the G any more, they introduce an adorable puppy. Swish is an adorable eight-week-old Guide Dog for the Blind in training named after Dirk (his Twitter handle his @swish41), and he’s in the running for the greatest Mavs acquisition of the offseason.
I had so much fun at @dallasmavs media day the other day! And I got to meet @swish41! Relive my day: https://t.co/xjn7HiJYL7 pic.twitter.com/orLcBFlOsk — Swish The Puppy (@SwishPuppy) October 5, 2017
You can watch Dirk and Swish’s adorable first encounter below!
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KNOXVILLE (AP) - A former vice president of the truck stop chain owned by the family of Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam and Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam wants a judge to throw out statements he made to federal investigators during a raid of the company's headquarters.
Scott "Scooter" Wombold is among eight former Pilot Flying J executives charged with conspiracy to defraud trucking company customers.
A Wednesday court filing says Wombold was working as the vice president of national accounts for Pilot when investigators descended on the Knoxville offices in 2013 and ordered everyone to step away from their computers and raise their hands above their heads.
Wombold argues he wasn't informed of his right to remain silent as agents questioned him for two hours while not allowing him to use his phone.
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Piglet is one gorgeous lady! At 17 she is quiet but very friendly. She loves people and she loves to brushed! Both Piglet and Tigger would be the perfect addition to any mature, laid back household. They are both healthy cats who can give you lots of love for years to come!
Piglet is a current resident of Franklin County Animal Rescue in St. Albans. Call: (802) 524-9650 or email: info@fcarpets.org for more information.
Authorities say a 16-year-old boy shot and critically wounded by a California police officer was linked to a shooting a day earlier that led to the death of another teenager. Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer says the 16-year-old and his 17-year-old brother are suspected of shooting at a car that crashed on Friday.
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Lindsey Vonn and P.K. Subban confirmed they’re dating last month when they went to the Country Music Awards together and shared some fun snapshots of it on social media.
The Olympic skier and Nashville Predators defenseman are vacationing together in Italy, according to their social media accounts, but they’re still celebrating Fourth of July. And that includes wearing matching — or possibly the same? — American flag one-piece bathing suits.
And Subban wants to know: Who wore it better? And even included a poll on his Twitter account to get an official result from fans.
Me or Lv? — P.K. Subban (@PKSubban1) July 4, 2018
This is us just enjoying life. Both of us had nothing to drink. #youonlyliveonce 😁 https://t.co/UyjFB2QhuK — lindsey vonn (@lindseyvonn) July 4, 2018
Here’s a look at what else sports’ newest power couple has been up to in Italy.
Sardinia lobsters are aggressive!!!😂🇮🇹 A post shared by P.K. Subban (@subbanator) on Jul 3, 2018 at 6:17am PDT
April 10 Intrawest Resorts Holdings Inc
* Intrawest Resorts Holdings Inc - deal for total valuation of approximately $1.5 billion
* Intrawest Resorts Holdings - under terms of merger agreement, Intrawest stockholders will receive $23.75 in cash for each share of Intrawest common stock
* Intrawest Resorts Holdings Inc - transaction was unanimously approved by board of directors of Intrawest
* Intrawest Resorts Holdings Inc - parent company of Squaw Valley/Alpine Meadows Resort to also become part of entity at closing
* Intrawest Resorts Holdings - parent co of Squaw Valley/Alpine Meadows Resort will continue to operate under current management, post closing of deal
* Intrawest Resorts Holdings - entered definitive agreement to be acquired by newly-formed entity of affiliates of Aspen Skiing Co, KSL Capital Partners Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
INDIANAPOLIS -- Dr. Henry Bock, a pioneering doctor in racing and a key player in creating the SAFER barrier, has died. He was 81.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway officials made the announcement after confirming the death with his caregiver, who was working directly with the family.
Bock served as the track's senior director of medical services from 1982 to 2006. He held the same title with the IndyCar Series from 1996 to 2006 and continued working as a consultant for both after retiring.
Though he developed new treatments for drivers, Bock may be best known for working on the SAFER barriers that have become a staple at American tracks.
In 2000, he received Indiana's prestigious Sagamore of the Wabash distinction.
Bock is survived by a brother, Bob, and a sister, Marianne.
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BOARDMAN, Ohio (WKBN) – Boardman police arrested a man for child endangering after they say he left his son inside a vehicle unattended.
Officers were called about 6:37 p.m. Tuesday to the parking lot of Gabriel Brothers on Route 224 where they found a child unrestrained inside a running vehicle.
Police located the child’s father, later identified as Shawn Hamlett, 21, of Youngstown, inside the store where he was arrested.
Hamlett told police he only left the child in the vehicle for a few minutes while he returned something, according to a police report.
Police noted that the air conditioner in the car was running and the driver’s side window was partially rolled down.
Hamlett could not give officer’s his son’s date of birth but thought that he was almost two years old.
Attempts to reach the mother of the child were not successful. The child was turned over to another family member and Mahoning County Children Services was contacted.
Hamlett was issued a summons and is scheduled to appear in court June 15.
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Guilty or not guilty? That’s the question The York Dungeon will be putting to visitors between 8th and 23rd April with their new show, Wrongful Convictions. Can visitors handle being accused of crimes they didn’t commit? Or will the barrister leap to their defence and save their embarrassment?
For a limited time only, The Dungeon’s new show will see judge and barrister go head-to-head as they try to get to the bottom of the crime; which anyone could be accused of! Visitors beware, as a guilty sentence will send you straight to the Executioner…
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Crystal Cottam of Bon Lin Elementary is this week's Tennessee Lottery Educator of the Week. Crystal teaches second grade and says, "I love seeing my kids smiling faces everyday." Thank you, Crystal, for making a difference in the lives of the students attending Bon Lin Elementary. If you'd like to nominate a Tennessee Lottery Educator of the Week, you can do so by using this link.
The Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office announced it collected more than $37,000 in tax revenue for the month of June, despite falling short compared to the same time last year.
The Sheriff's Office is the official tax collector of Jefferson Parish.
The total amount of taxes collected for June was $37,661,030. According to the parish tax report that is $323,152 less compared to taxes collected for June of last year.
The tax amounts collected include sales taxes, use taxes, hotel/motel taxes, licenses and permits, Airport taxing, district sales taxes, motor vehicle taxes, and miscellaneous costs and fees.
The tax revenue collected from June was distributed in August. The dheriff's fiscal year runs from July 1st to June 30th of each year.
The tax report shows total cumulative tax collections for the fiscal-year-to-date, is running $999,908 or 1.35% over the same period last year.
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FOR COLLINS, Colo. — Colorado State University will demolish its former football stadium and sell the property to developers, the Fort Collins Coloradoan reports.
The university’s board of governors approved the demolition of Hughes Stadium on Thursday and will recoup the costs through the sale of the property.
The demolition will cost up to $6 million and take about a year to complete.
CSU moved into a new on-campus stadium this year. Hughes Stadium is at the base of the foothills to the west of the campus.
Consultants said potential developers would be interested in the large property but only if the university demolishes the stadium.
The university is also trying to get the property annexed into city limits so the process on bidding on the sale of the property can begin.
New York (AP) — Cocoa futures trading on the IntercontinentalExchange (ICE) Tuesday: (10 metric tons; $ per ton)
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LOS ANGELES — Lupita Nyong'o is hailing the "public, intimate conversation" about sexual misconduct in Hollywood and elsewhere.
The 34-year-old actress who wrote an essay in October detailing her experiences with Harvey Weinstein said she's been happy to see the growth since then of the #MeToo and Time's Up movements.
"It feels like the public story right now is very, very intimate. So whether or not it's a phone call that I'm receiving, I feel like the most important thing is the public, intimate conversation that is happening," Nyong'o said Wednesday at the press junket for Marvel's superhero movie "Black Panther."
"I am very encouraged by how we are all talking about sexual harassment, and just sexual conduct. You know — what are the lines? What are the lines, what are the signs?" Nyong'o said.
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Set your DVRs or prepare to stay up late, Young and the Restless fans.
Wednesday’s episode will air overnight, at 1:37 a.m. Thursday.
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The country will prevent residents from accessing the social network, in a bid to clean up the platform.
Why? According to the government, the time will be used to filter out fake accounts and remove pornography.“This will allow genuine people with real identities to use the social network responsibly,” Sam Basil, Papua New Guinea’s communications minister, told the Post Courier, a local publication.
But: Only about 12 percent of the country uses Facebook. Seems like a drastic measure to shut down something that less than an eighth of your population uses.
Why it matters: A Facebook ban usually occurs right before an election, or else it’s imposed indefinitely, as in China. As Aim Sinpeng, an expert in digital media and politics at the University of Sydney, told the Guardian, “These issues with Facebook are being spoken about in a number of other countries, so the fact that Papua New Guinea is on the bandwagon shows how widespread concerns have become.”
Last year, the Boston hardcore band Firewalker released an absolutely ferocious self-titled debut album. And now they’ve got another absolute rager of a new song called “Role Model.” It’s a short track, less than two minutes, and much of that runtime is given over to audio footage of some other, unidentified hardcore singer fuming about girls in the hardcore scene. The rest of the song is a fiery riposte to that sort of bullshit, with frontwoman Sophie Hendry fuming, in her death-metal growl, about “a roomful of assholes.” It’s a strident, inspiring song, and you can hear it below.
Fresh! Volume 1 Track by Firewalker
“Role Model” appears on the new Teeny Tiny Records compilation Fresh! Volume 1, which also features bands like Krimewatch and Luxe. You can get that here.
Five people were hurt when a vehicle went over the side of Mt. Baldy Road about half-mile north of the Mt. Baldy Fire station, according to California Highway Patrol reports.
The crash was first reported just after 5 a.m. when a passer-by noticed the vehicle down the embankment. Media reports puts the unidentified vehicle about 300 feet over the side, but CHP officials didn’t have an exact measurement of how far it tumbled.
According to CHP dispatch reports, one person was flown out. The remaining four sustained minor injuries.
The vehicles were cleared from the road by 6:30 a.m.
Authorities hoped to have the roadway reopened before 7 a.m.
The call was first taken by the Rancho Cucamonga CHP office, but dispatchers said the search-and-rescue was handled by Los Angeles County CHP and fire teams.
This story is developing. Check back for updates.
FILE PHOTO: The logo of China's ZTE Corp is seen at the lobby of ZTE Beijing research and development center building in Beijing Thomson Reuters HONG KONG (Reuters) - Shenzhen-listed shares of embattled Chinese telecom equipment maker ZTE Corp rose on Tuesday by the maximum daily allowed 10 percent in afternoon trading.
ZTE's Hong Kong-listed shares rose as much as 6.5 percent by 0700 GMT, outperforming the benchmark Hang Seng Index that dropped 1.8 percent.
It was not immediately clear why the shares rose.
China's No.2 telecom equipment maker was forced to cease major operations in April after the U.S. slapped it with a supplier ban saying it broke an agreement to discipline executives who conspired to evade U.S. sanctions on Iran and North Korea. ZTE is in the process of getting the ban lifted and announced a new board last week.
(Reporting by Sijia Jiang; Editing by Muralikumar Anantharaman)
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For luxury yachts, money is no object. Oftentimes, the constraints of design reality aren't an issue either. Want your superyacht shaped like a giant canoe? No problem. Want 260 sqm of glass on board? Consider it done.
Here, we wave eight of the most outlandish, progressive and future-seeking contemporary yacht designs, for your cruising pleasure.
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Twelve Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders, including MPs and ministers in West Bengal government, and an IPS officer have been booked by the CBI for corruption in the Narada sting case where they were allegedly caught on camera taking money.
The agency has registered case of alleged criminal conspiracy and corruption against Rajya Sabha MP Mukul Roy, Lok Sabha MPs Sultan Ahmed, Saugata Roy, Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar, Aparupa Poddar, among others, CBI sources said.
An IPS officer has also been booked in the case, the source said.
The case has been registered on the completion of preliminary enquiry (PE) by the CBI, they added.
The PE was registered on directions of a division bench of the Calcutta High Court, comprising acting Chief Justice Nishita Mhatre and Justice T Chakraborti.
The Narada sting tapes, which were released to different news organisations before the 2016 assembly elections in West Bengal, showed people resembling senior TMC leaders receiving money allegedly for giving future favours.
Sandoval started both games of Sunday's doubleheader against the Nationals, going a collective 1-for-9 with his first home run since rejoining San Francisco.
Sandoval's homer was no cheapy, as it came off of Nationals' ace Max Scherzer. Outside of the long ball, it was a fairly uneventful day for the Panda. The 31-year-old is slashing .240/.240/.440 in six games since returning to his old stomping grounds while being situated on the strong side of a third-base platoon with Ryder Jones.
NEWS YOU CAN USE: Here are the perfect male and female bodies, according to men and women. Shocker: “It seems like the ideal female body for women was thinner than the ideal female body for men.”
Sunrisers Hyderabad 118 (Williamson 29, Yusuf 29, Markande 2-15) beat Mumbai Indians 87 (Suryakumar 34, Kaul 3-23, Rashid 2-11) by 31 runs
Defending 118 – their second-lowest total in IPL history – a depleted Sunrisers Hyderabad attack systematically dismantled Mumbai Indians for 87 at the Wankhede Stadium, to hand the hosts their fifth loss in six games. Sunrisers’ win was also the second-lowest total successfully defended in the IPL, and only the third time all 20 wickets had fallen in the tournament’s 11-season history. Mumbai’s 87 was their lowest ever IPL score.
Legspinner Rashid Khan’s 2 for 11 – a spell that included 16 dot balls, six of which comprised a maiden over – stifled Mumbai’s chase in the middle, after which their Indian fast bowlers – Siddarth Kaul and Basil Thampi – ran through the hosts’ lower order. What made Sunrisers’ bowling effort all the more remarkable was the absence of the injured Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Billy Stanlake from their XI. (Excerpt from ESPNcricinfo)
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O’FALLON, Ill. (AP) — Authorities in southern Illinois say it isn’t immediately clear what caused the deaths of two women whose bodies were found in an O’Fallon home.
St. Clair County Deputy Coroner Dennis Nichols says 62-year-old Linda Lyons and her daughter, 33-year-old Victoria Lyons, were found dead early Monday. Their bodies were found by O’Fallon police conducting a well-being check.
Nichols said a preliminary autopsy did not reveal a cause of death, but that nothing appeared to be criminal. Autopsy results were inconclusive.
Authorities say investigators will wait for toxicology reports and a final report from a pathologist to determine an official cause of death, which could take months.
What happens when you bring together 15 of the best acts in Ireland, and put them in front of some of the most influential figures in the music industry? This is what the Cork Rock showcase gigs set out to do between the years 1988 and 1995.
Part one of this documentary looked at the early years that featured names like The Cranberries, Therapy, & The Sultans Of Ping FC. Here, in part two of RTE 2fm’s look back at the Cork Rock showcase gig, Dan Hegarty and producer Ian Wilson focus on the latter years of the event (between 1993 and 1995) where a new breed of Irish acts we’re ready to make the leap from local heroes to international contenders.
In this documentary, Dan speaks with Dave Fanning, Geoff Travis (of Rough Trade Records), 2fm’s Jenny Greene, and acts such as Blink, The Hitchers, Junkster, The Revenants and others.
MUMBAI (Reuters) - India will allow unrestricted export of onions, the government said in an order on Friday, as prices of the politically-sensitive vegetable fell over a third in a month.
The world’s biggest exporter of onion had imposed curbs on overseas sales late last year in an attempt to soften local prices.
In November, the government set a minimum price of $850 per tonne for overseas sale of onions, but subsequently reduced it to $700 per tonne.
Unrestricted exports from India could soften prices in key importing countries such as Bangladesh, Malaysia, the United Arab Emirates and Sri Lanka, traders said.
Although she’s only 20 years old, Zendaya must be familiar with the Angelina Jolie slit. At the 2012 Oscars , the actress boldly wore a velvet Atelier Versace dress cut up to there and made red carpet history, an iconic fashion moment that spans generations. But how does a young starlet rework the eyebrow-raising look for the millennial set? For Zendaya, it comes down to an innate understanding of good style.
Earlier today in Madrid, Zendaya dropped by a Spider Man Homecoming photocall in a fun and flirty slip dress by Jonathan Simkhai. The asymmetric silhouette felt like a modern interpretation of the lingerie look, and twin slashes at the front and side gave a neat sense of movement. Zendaya struck a demure pose with one ankle strategically crossed over the other, calling attention to her sequined Rihanna x Manolo Blahnik shoes, instead of a single bared leg—elegant and elevated, in one easy step.
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* ‍ANTICIPATED ESTIMATED TRADING LOSS FOR FIRST HALF FY18 IS $200,000​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
SAG GEST – SOLUÇÕES AUTOMÓVEL GLOBAIS, SGPS, SA announces about Deliberations of the Annual Shareholders Meeting held on 30 May 2018.
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Former firefighter Luis Garcia discusses the benfits of Narcan, a medication used to block the effects of opioids, especially in overdose, Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, during the Treasure Coast Substance Awareness Coalition Family Fun Day at Shepard Park in Stuart. Garcia has spent 40,000 dollars of his own money to provide local communities with the potentially lifesaving medication. JEREMIAH WILSON/TCPALM
Aug 14 (Reuters) - NF Energy Saving Corp:
* NF Energy Saving Corporation announces 2017 second quarter financial results
* Q2 revenue $1.677 million
* NF Energy Saving Corp - qtrly ‍net loss was $261,333 versus net loss of $276,493
* NF Energy Saving Corp - ‍net loss is still be an "important issue" in Q2 due to a significant increase in general and administrative expenses Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
ISTANBUL, March 29 Turkish state lender Halkbank said on Wednesday its deputy general manager Mehmet Hakan Atilla had been detained in the United States and said the bank and Turkish state were working on the issue and would share information when they have it.
U.S. prosecutors on Tuesday charged Atilla with participating in a multi-year scheme to violate U.S. sanctions against Iran, escalating a case that has added to tensions between the United States and Turkey. (Reporting by Can Sezer; Editing by Daren Butler)
Seen this? Your license tax and how it is lavished. In any other walk of life this is called shift work and would just happen. An extra £1m for some of the MOST biased and most anti-British BBC employees. Cheers.
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[India], February 03 (ANI): Two security guards suffered injuries on Saturday after an ex-army personal misfired his weapon at a security service agency in Telangana's Begumpet.
The incident occurred when Suresh Kumar Rao, who is now working as a private security personnel in Axis bank, was cleaning his barrel gun.
The injured have been admitted to the hospital for treatment.(ANI)
A two-vehicle crash has blocked part of the Steyning bypass this evening (July 4) causing major disruption.
Traffic is queueing northbound along the A283 - between A27 Shoreham Bypass and Clays Hill - following the collision which has taken place half a mile away from the A27.
Debris has spilled across the carriageway and vehicles are taking turns to pass the accident.
Long delays are being reported in the area.
Here at TKC we go through all the local news and pull out what's best for the most dedicated local news watchers . . . For this holy weekend, here's some of the top links.
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April 15, 1992: Community leaders in Chamita north of Espanola have tried for years to convince their neighbors to invest in a water system because of polluted private wells, but now they fear federal officials have sunk their efforts. They're not alone in their fears.
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NEW YORK, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Wall Street’s main indexes closed higher on Monday, helped by the technology and energy sectors as oil prices rose and investors waited for an expected U.S. Federal Reserve rate hike later in the week.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 56.94 points, or 0.23 percent, to 24,386.1, the S&P 500 gained 8.49 points, or 0.32 percent, to 2,659.99 and the Nasdaq Composite added 35.00 points, or 0.51 percent, to 6,875.08. (Reporting by Sinead Carew; Editing by Nick Zieminski)
President Trump tweets that he wishes he had hired a different lawyer...but which lawyer was he talking about? This time, it was Attorney General Jeff Sessions. Josh Barro and Ken White talk about the report that the president asked Sessions to un-recuse himself from overseeing the Mueller investigation. And, speaking of the president’s tweets and lawyers, Ken analyzes a judge’s ruling that the president cannot block people on Twitter because it violates their First Amendment rights. Josh and Ken also check in on the rest of the lawyers swirling around the White House: Rudy Giuliani setting terms for an interview between Mueller and Trump, Michael Avenatti’s legal strategy, and some upcoming sentences from Mueller’s team.
Photo credit: Ryan J. Reilly.
There's even afternoon tea with a Beauty and the Beast theme. Town House at The Kensington LONDON — Britain is famed for its love of a cup of tea, so what better way to spend an afternoon than dedicating an entire meal to it?
In honour of Afternoon Tea Week, running from Monday August 14 to Friday 18, we've compiled a list of the best afternoon teas in London to make sure you get the most out of your money.
Alongside our own experience, we consulted rankings and lists from Time Out, Conde Nast Traveller, Vogue, Tatler, and the Evening Standard to find the best spots in the capital to celebrate.
We quickly discovered it's not all scones and sandwiches. From an afternoon tea on a red London tour bus to a a cannabis-themed menu, this certainly isn't a stuffy British tradition.
Here are 47 of the best-value and most popular afternoon tea spots around London, ranked by price from the most expensive to the cheapest.
NEW YORK (WFLA) — Police in New York City are looking for two suspects caught on camera attacking a deli clerk with avocados and bananas, leaving the victim with a broken jaw.
Police released surveillance video of the incident in hopes of finding the two men.
The attack happened on Memorial Day after the 21-year-old deli clerk tried to kick the two suspects out of the store for causing a scene.
The suspects apparently got angry when a deli worker who didn’t speak English couldn’t understand them when they were ordering food.
Both men are seen on surveillance video picking up avocados, then bananas, and hurling them at the worker who tried to kick them out. They also smashed watermelons and threw other items before leaving the store.
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Northern Ballet is presenting Goldilocks & The Three Bears at Mansfield Palace Theatre next week.
Goldilocks is a mischievous little girl, whose curiosity leads her to a house full of many surprises.
With a family of friendly bears, a beautiful blue bird and bowls of delicious porridge, this 40- minute ballet is just right for little ones to enjoy live music, ballet and theatre for the first time.
There will also be a special relaxed performance of the show ideally suited to children with Autisim, sensory or communication disorders or learning disabilities.
Performances are on Tuesday April 25 at 12noon, 2pm and 4pm (relaxed).
Tickets are available on 01623 633133 or http://bit.ly/2psigTJ
In Bar 360: Geoff Landon & Friends (8pm), In the Fire Pit: Kris Crow Band Band (8:30pm)
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North Bay Forty Under 40 awards, April 20, 2018
See pictures of winners from the North Bay Business Journal's Forty Under 40 awards event.
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This 1963 Cadillac de Ville is for sale on eBay in Branson, Missouri with a reserve. This classic shipped from the factory with a 390 ci or 429 ci V8 however it is now powered by a 5.9 L Cummins 6BT diesel inline-six. Behind the engine sits a TorqueFlite A727 three-speed automatic transmission. The car rides on an air suspension with a Toyota rack and pinion steering.
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The office of Rep. Claudia Tenney (R-N.Y.) received a threatening email with the subject line “One down, 216 to go…,” shortly after a shooter opened fire on GOP lawmakers who were at a congressional baseball practice, according to her office.
The person who sent the email then wrote in the body of the email, "Did you NOT expect this?"
"Did you NOT expect this? When you take away ordinary peoples very lives in order to pay off the wealthiest among us, your own lives are forfeit. Certainly, your souls and morality were lost long before. Good riddance,” the email said.
TORONTO (Reuters) - The office of Canada’s privacy commissioner said on Monday that it has opened a formal investigation into the 2016 breach of customer and driver data at Uber Technologies Inc, which the ride-hailing company disclosed last month.
Uber's logo is pictured at its office in Tokyo, Japan, November 27, 2017. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon
“We have now opened a formal investigation,” spokeswoman Tobi Cohen said in an email. She declined to elaborate, citing Canadian privacy laws.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Hyduke Energy Services Inc -
* Hyduke announces second quarter 2017 financial results, refinances term debt
* Qtrly loss per share $0.02 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom)
President Donald Trump waves as he leaves the White House in Washington, Friday, Feb. 2, 2018, en route to the Customs and Border Protection National Targeting Center in Sterling, Va. Manuel Balce Ceneta AP
Gordon is hitting .270/.349/.351 with a home run for Double-A Chattanooga. He started at second base in Sunday's game and has played four games at second base and five at shortstop.
Gordon had a good first week of the season as he also had a 7:5 K:BB. Gordan has been shifting between playing second base and shortstop with fellow shortstop prospect Engelb Vielma on the roster. His playing time at second base raises questions whether he'll stay at shortstop at higher levels.
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Heinz Haskins, a long-time Lakewood resident, was elected DAV Harmony Chapter 18 Commander on Saturday, April 15th 2017 at its monthly meeting.
Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Harmony Chapter 18 meets monthly on the third Saturday with a potluck lunch at noon, followed by a business meeting at 1PM. The chapter is located at 5604 75th Street West, Lakewood, WA 98496.
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In a colorful celebration featuring art and culture, Houston's Pakistani community and local leaders gathered tonight to celebrate Pakistan's 70th anniversary of independence.A photographic exhibition and reception at the Hilton Houston Post Oak put a spotlight on the rich and diverse artistry of Pakistan.Houston's Consulate General of Pakistan, Aisha Farooqui, said August 14th symbolizes a national milestone in Pakistan's journey to independence."It is a day that marks the birth of Pakistan as a sovereign country in the international community, but also a day when we remember the sacrifices that millions of people made to not only achieve a new country, but in search of dream and a hope for liberty and freedom," Farooqui said.Farooqui said she hoped the cultural and creative side of Pakistan shone through at tonight's independence event."That's the side that often gets kept from other news coming from Pakistan," Farooqui said.
Trail at Utah's Zion National Park closed after rock fall
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A trail at Utah's Zion National Park has been closed after a rock fall.
Aly Baltrus with Zion National Park says the rock fall occurred Monday afternoon on the Hidden Canyon trail. No one was injured.
KSL-TV reports the fall is in a 45-foot section of the trail where hikers hold chains.
Baltrus says the area must be cleared of sand and rocks and it will be closed at least through Tuesday.
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A dump truck engaged in snow removal work crashed into a car, then struck and killed a man in Sapporo on Saturday.
The incident occurred at around 8 a.m. in Kiyota Ward, Sankei Shimbun reported. Police said the truck, carrying a load of snow, was making a right turn into a snow disposal yard when it crashed into a car coming toward it in the opposite lane. It then hit Toshiya Oikawa, 56, who had been guiding the truck in at the entrance to the snow disposal yard.
Oikawa was taken to hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
Police said the driver of the truck, Tsunetoshi Kudo, 60, has been arrested on suspicion of reckless driving resulting in death.
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With millionaire thuglike Doug Ford in charge of Ontario’s Progressive Conservatives, the progress for women will revisit the 1950s or worse. Ford is a climate change denier, anti-choice advocate, Trump-like speaker determined to keep women in the kitchen serving meals when not administering laundry.
The June election will define Ontario’s future and will be determined by female voters. Ford will demonize Liberal premier Kathleen Wynne to the embarrassment of our own moderate MPP Norm Miller and even Harper-minion Tony Clement! Mr. Clement will now appear to be an intellectual master of the word when compared to subsimian Ford. Make no mistake, come June, the future of Ontario will hinge on the women’s vote!
It’s time for women!
Snoop Dogg DJs star-studded SXSW party Snoop urged the techie crowd to dance onstage at the bash.
NEW YORK, April 6 Morgan Stanley has named Clarke Adams head of leveraged finance syndicate, according to sources.
A Morgan Stanley spokesperson confirmed the appointment.
Adams' post follows the departure of Jim Bonetti, who left Morgan Stanley to join private-equity firm GTCR as head of its capital markets group. Bonetti had served as both head of syndicate and co-head of the North American leveraged and acquisition finance group at Morgan Stanley.
Bonetti’s co-head Andrew Earls will continue in this role, the sources said.
Adams joined Morgan Stanley in 2010 from Goldman Sachs, according to BrokerCheck. Before that he worked at Credit Suisse. (Reporting by Kristen Haunss; Editing by Jon Methven)
#CrockPotIsInnocent.
“This Is Us” fans may hold a grudge against Crock-Pot, but Milo Ventimiglia doesn’t. The actor expresses his forgiveness toward the fateful kitchen appliance in a new Super Bowl ad set to air during the game tomorrow, which is sure to confuse anyone who’s never seen the show (a faction that may or may not include this writer). Watch below.
“In 2018, gathering with friends and family is not as easy as what it used to be,” he says. “The country is divided, and sometimes that can make it tough to find common ground. This year, I think we should all take a deep breath, find the ability to forgive and remind ourselves there is no difference so great that we can’t overcome it.”
The bit even comes with a hashtag: #CrockPotIsInnocent. “This Is Us” returns immediately after the Super Bowl tomorrow night.
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US private equity firm Lone Star Funds has made a $530 million takeover bid for Australian-listed Sino Gas and Energy.
Sino Gas’ board has backed the 25¢-a-share cash offer, saying it represents an "attractive premium to recent trading prices".
Sino Gas CEO Glenn Corrie. Photo: Peter Braig
Sino Gas was trading at 21¢ a share on Wednesday.
“While Sino Gas directors remain of the view that the business and assets have significant potential, they acknowledge that the cash consideration provides shareholders with cash certain value now versus the future risks and uncertainties associated with the business,” Sino Gas managing director Glen Corrie said in a statement.
The deal needs approval from shareholders and the Foreign Investment Review Board.
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I am glad to the school of my kid . Who gave him an opportunity to play the character of " natkhat nandlala" pic.twitter.com/pJ9V1MHffX — Nawazuddin Siddiqui (@Nawazuddin_S) August 13, 2017
Nawazuddin Siddiqui is ecstatic that his two-year-old son, Yaani got a chance to play Lord Krishna at his school's Janamashtami function.The 43-year-old actor took to Twitter where he posted a picture of his younger child dressed as one of Vishnu's beloved reincarnations with a flute in his hands."I am glad to the school of my kid that gave him an opportunity to play the character of natkhat nandlala," wrote Nawaz, alongside the photograph of little one.While the actor's son had a gala time playing Kanha, the Munna Micheal actor pulled out of a Ramleela event last year after Shiv Sena protested that no Muslim had been a part of the production for over 50 years
State's schools continue to be save zones
 Washington state’s kindergarten through 12th grade schools continue to be a safe place for undocumented students.
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal reinterated the state’s stance in the wake of comments made May 23 by U...
Police were called to Kalakaua Avenue near Lewers Street around 1:15 a.m. for a possible stabbing.
HPD found a man wounded.
Emergency medical services officials confirm he is a 21-year-old man.
He was taken to Queen’s Medical Center in serious condition with wounds to his body, head and thigh. EMS says the type of weapon used is unknown.
An investigation is underway, many suspects are being questioned.
Hill (back) was a partial participant in Tuesday's practice, going through shooting drills, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports. He remains questionable for Wednesday's Game 5 against the Pacers and will start if he's cleared to play.
Hill continues to nurse back spasms, which caused him to miss Game 4, prompting Jose Calderon to start and produce five points, two rebounds and two assists across 19 minutes. More information on Hill's condition and availability will likely be available following Wednesday's morning shootaround.
April 24 (Reuters) - Shen Zhen Mindata Holding Co Ltd
* Says it sees FY 2018 H1 net profit to increase by 80 percent to 110 percent, or to be 64.3 million yuan to 75 million yuan
* Says FY 2017 H1 net profit was 35.7 million yuan
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An Ohio judge who was shot outside his courthouse in August has returned to the bench and says he's glad to be back at work.
The Steubenville (STOO'-behn-vihl) Herald-Star reports Jefferson County Judge Joseph Bruzzese (bruh-ZEES') returned to his courtroom Thursday, handling arraignments and a sentencing.
Bruzzese was shot Aug. 21 while walking from his car to the courthouse in Steubenville, roughly 30 miles (48 kilometers) west of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The judge was carrying a gun and fired back. A probation officer then shot and killed suspect Nate Richmond.
Bruzzese underwent surgery at a Pittsburgh hospital and has been recovering at home since late August.
A prosecutor has said investigators trying to understand what motivated the shooting were examining whether Richmond mistakenly thought Bruzzese had dismissed a lawsuit filed by Richmond.
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In an exclusive statement to “Sharjah 24” Al Hooti said on the sideline of the project of new graduates, that the idea of the memorial came from the allocation of the UAE in 2018 “Year of Zayed”.
She explained that the monument consists of 7 geometric lines embodying the emirates of the state, and additional facilities to form an edifice and a tourist guide and integrated history established by the memory of Zayed.
A female stunt driver has died after a motorcycle crash on a set for the movie Deadpool 2 in Vancouver, Canada, police said.
The driver’s name was not immediately released.
Witness Sharmina Kermalli said she had just walked into a Starbucks next door to where the accident happened when she heard a loud crash.
She ran out of the coffee shop and saw glass still falling on the body of the woman.
A crumpled motorcycle was seen lying on its side at the location of the accident near the waterfront in Vancouver.
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Police said officers were at the scene and investigators with WorkSafeBC, a provincial workplace safety agency, were also looking into the incident.
Deadpool, a Marvel Comics superhero, is played by Vancouver-born actor Ryan Reynolds.
The first film was released in 2016 and the follow up is due to be released in 2018.
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Baku. 27 September. REPORT.AZ/ Construction and repair of hydrotechnical facilities and activities to improve infrastructure, pits and platforms successfully continue in oil and gas fields operated by "Azneft" PU of the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan Republic (SOCAR).
Report informs, SOCAR has stated.
It was reported that as a result of repair works carried out on the trestle No. 618 exploited by Narimanov Narimanov Oil and Gas Production Department (OGPD) at "Sangachal Deniz-Duvanny Deniz-Khara Zyrya" field, the well No 717 was returned to operation from the inactive fund.
The well has been put into operation from the VII horizon of productive layer sediments by gasification method, received to the exploitation fund with production of daily 15 tons of oil and 1800 cubic meters of gas from 4686-4669 meters interval.
Notably, at present, 3 wells are being developed on the trestle No. 618.
37 tons of oil and 7400 cubic meters of gas are extracted from the wells per day.
Watertown police said the subject pictured above is accused of stealing meat and seafood from Labbone's Market in two separates incidents.
Watertown police are trying to locate a man accused of shoplifting meat and seafood from a local market during the Christmas holiday.
Police said the suspect pictured above is wanted in connection with two separate shoplifting incidents at Labbone’s Market on the Straits Turnpike on Dec. 24 and Dec. 27. In one instance he allegedly stole two hams, a bag of shrimp, and a beef tenderloin - in the second, three bags of shrimp.
The suspect is described as around 6-foot, with a medium build and thin goatee. He was wearing a baseball cap and gray hooded sweatshirt in both incidents.
According to investigators, the man may go by “Ritchie Simpson.” Anyone with information on his identity is asked to contact Watertown Police Det. Kevin Ferrucci at 860-945-5216 or Crimestoppers at 860-945-9940.
A gunman is currently at large after two police officers and one civilian were shot and critically wounded.
Speaking at a press conference, Mr Rawlings said: "Dallas once again is at the precipice looking into the hell of heartbreak as our police department was attacked this afternoon.”
He added the Dallas press has always been responsible, but “families come first, not the news” as he said he would not give details of the officers who were shot.
He said: “I continue to be upset at the lack of respect of our police, both in this city and our country.
There’s more fallout for President Trump from the violence in Charlottesville, Virginia over the weekend.
Merck Pharmaceuticals CEO Kenneth Frazier announced Monday that’s he’s resigning from the President’s American Manufacturing Council. Frazier released a statement saying “as a matter of personal conscience, I feel a responsibility to take a stand against intolerance and extremism.” President Trump was critical of Frazier’s decision on Twitter stating, he will now have more time to lower ripoff drug prices. Merck has a facility in Upper Gwynedd Township and is Montgomery County’s largest employer.
As we approach the 2017 NHL Entry Draft The Vancouver Sun and The Province are profiling the top five candidates we believe could be chosen fifth overall by the Vancouver Canucks . We started with No.
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LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - A local non-profit music program is offering a day full of activities for kids on Martin Luther King Day.
AMPED is welcoming 40 students to participate in free workshops on January 16 while they are out of school.
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority will teach etiquette lessons and consultants from Mary Kay will provide skin care tips.
The day will conclude with a showing of the movie Selma.
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The event begins at 9 a.m. and goes until 5 p.m. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
To register a child, email ampedlouisville@gmail.com or call Melanie at 502-432-3078 or Love at 502-915-5804.
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LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Theresa May is due to make an unexpected statement in Downing Street, triggering speculation that she plans to call an early election.
May’s office says she will speak at 11:15 a.m. (1015 GMT) Tuesday, after the weekly meeting of her Cabinet.
Such statements are generally reserved for major news, such as resignations and election calls.
May, who took office in July after predecessor David Cameron stepped down, could be tempted to go to the polls to secure her own mandate as she negotiates Britain’s withdrawal from the European Union.
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But she has previously said she will stay in office until the next scheduled national election, in 2020.
Under Britain’s Fixed-Term Parliaments Act, the prime minister can call an election if two-thirds of lawmakers vote for it.
Greenville Manufacturer Expanding, bringing new jobs to Upstate say officials
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– A manufacturer in Greenville is growing its existing operations , bringing new jobs to the state.
Wednesday the company announced a $2.2 million investment, which is projected to create 20 new jobs over the next five years, according to the Governor’s office.
According to a release from the Governor’s office, Koops, Inc. is a full-service systems integrator that provides turnkey solutions from project conception to completion. The company features a variety of in-house services, including 3D mechanical design, controls design, project management, machining, fabrication and production line integration, among others.
The move will allow the company to update its office space, add conference rooms, install a new crane and more. The project is expected to be completed by July 2018, say officials.
Shares in the owner of Snapchat bounced 6.4pc on Monday after employees became eligible to sell their stock and as institutional investors hit the deadline by which they had to report their quarter-end holdings of US equities.
Snap's shares closed at $12.60 on Monday, still 25pc below their initial public offering price, but an improvement on last week's price, when shares briefly dipped below $12 after it reported slowing user growth in its recent quarter.
On Monday, however, Snap recorded trading volumes of more than 84m shares, with shares rising more than 6pc, in what was the fourth biggest trading day since it listed in March.
On floating, it had been valued at $24bn (£18.5bn), but has since fallen to have a market capitalisation of £15.1bn on Monday.
The share lockup for early investors had been lifted at the end of July, but Monday marked the first time employees could also sell their hundreds of millions of shares in Snap.
From The Trussville Tribune staff reports
A pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle in Ron Aug. 6 passed away on Thursday as the result of his injuries.
Robert Pearman, 58, who had been at UAB Hospital since early August aafter he was hit at the intersection of 5th Avenue and 11th Street in Robinwood at 4 a.m. was pronounced dead at the hospital at 9 a.m. Thursday.
Joshua Ray Allen, 37, was booked into the Jefferson County Jail on Aug. 10 on charges of first-degree assault, probation violation and murder. He remains jailed with no bond.
Tarrant Police Chief Dennis Reno could not be reached for details prior to the publication of this report.
According to an article by reporter Carol Robinson, Pearman and Allen had been in a dispute before Allen allegedly ran over Pearman intentionally.
Robinson also reported that Allen picked up Pearmon after the incident, then drove around with him for several hours before taking him to a friend’s house for work.
Baku. 10 January. REPORT.AZ/ Russian Embassy in the US has called Washington's attempts to influence the presidential election in Russia unacceptable.
Report informs, the corresponding statement is published on the page of the diplomatic mission in social networks.
"The requirements for admission of anyone to elections in Russia and other such hypocritical attempts to put pressure on the Russian authorities are unacceptable and seen as direct interference in the internal affairs of our state," embassy said.
Also, diplomats expressed the hope that the US authorities "will not obstruct the citizens of Russia living and staying in the United States in the implementation of their electoral rights”.
Earlier, the US State Department expressed concern about the Alexei Navalny’s registration denial as a participant in 2018 presidential elections.
Philadelphia Phillies' Rhys Hoskins was hit in the face by a foul ball during the ninth inning against Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday, May 28, 2018, in Los Angeles. John McCoy AP
April 28 FTN Cocoa Processors Plc:
* FY ended Dec 2016 loss before taxation of 847.2 million naira versus loss of 201.2 million naira year ago
* FY revenue of 855.4 million naira versus 1.37 billion naira year ago
* Ssays directors do not recommend payment of any dividend in year 2016 in view of loss sustained during the year Source: bit.ly/2qeFtNs Further company coverage: (Bangalore.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com)
MARAWI CITY, Philippines, June 15 (Reuters) - A Philippines politician said on Thursday residents fleeing the besieged Marawi City had seen hundreds of dead bodies in an area where intense fighting has taken place between security forces and Islamist militants in the last three weeks.
"They said (they saw) around 500-1,000 dead bodies," Zia Alonto Adiong, a politician in the area who is helping in rescue and relief efforts, told reporters.
The military has said 290 people have died in over three weeks of fighting, including 206 militants, 58 soldiers and 26 civilians. (Reporting by Neil Jerome Morales, Writing by Raju Gopalakrishnan; Editing by Michael Perry)
When is the Lyrid meteor shower?
A meteor shower happens when a number of meteors flash across the sky from roughly the same point.
The annual Lyrid meteor shower takes places annually between April 16 and April 25. In 2017, it will peak on the morning of April 22, with the greatest number of meteors falling during the few hours before dawn.
With no moon, stargazers might be able to see between 10 and 20 Lyrid meteors per hour at the shower's peak.
Flights to be offered from Chicago, Dulles to West Virginia
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WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. -- SkyWest Airlines is offering nonstop flights starting in April from Chicago and Washington, D.C., to a West Virginia airport near The Greenbrier resort.
The Greenbrier says in a news release that United Express jet service will be provided on 50-seat aircraft at the Greenbrier Valley Airport in Lewisburg. There will be six nonstop round trips per week each to Chicago's O'Hare International Airport and Washington Dulles International Airport.
The Greenbrier Valley Airport is 9 miles (14.5 kilometers) from the posh resort in White Sulphur Springs.
Greenbrier President Dr. Jill Justice says the new flights will make traveling to The Greenbrier more convenient for guests and provide access for a new generation of travelers.
'AGT' Contestant's Death Driver Dozed Off at the Wheel
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The friend who was driving "America's Got Talent" contestant Dr. Brandon Rogers early Saturday ... nodded off before he veered off the road into a tree ... TMZ has learned.
According to the crash report ... the driver told Maryland State Police he was tired and fell asleep. He drifted onto the right shoulder, went off road and struck the tree. The driver told cops he'd recently finished a long shift at work.
We broke the story ... Brandon was riding in the front passenger seat. The driver and another friend, riding in the backseat, survived ... Brandon died from his injuries Sunday in a hospital.
Sources on the scene tell us the driver pulled both passengers out of the car. As we reported ... cops don't think drugs and alcohol played a role.
Brandon's audition episode on 'AGT' has yet to air, and producers are undecided on whether they'll release it on schedule next month.
It's the moment Rangers fans have been waiting for - the chance to see the new Steven Gerrard era up close and for real in their first proper pre-season friendly of the summer.
A closed-doors run out against TNS and a 3-1 win helped raised expectations through the week but this test against English League Two side Bury is a different kettle of fish.
A friendly it may be. And the first of the summer at that. But there's a clamour among the Ibrox faithful with the arrival of the Liverpool legend raising expectations.
And this is the first chance they'll have to see Gerrard 's signings including Jon Flanagan, Scott Arfield , Nikola Katic and Connor Goldson in the flesh. Not to mention the new Hummel strip.
Bury were relegated from League One two months ago but Ryan Lowe's side will be no pushovers.
We'll have all the build-up and updates on all the action on Friday evening in our live blog with kick off at Ibrox at 7.15pm. See you then.
The Toledo area’s new-home market appears poised to have its best year since the recession eight years ago, according to local builders and others in the housing industry. “The new-house market is moving really well. The midrange and larger homes are doing good, and the market is steady,” said builder Steve Gillenwater, president of the Home Builder’s Association of Greater Toledo Inc. and owner of Squires Development Co. of Sylvania Township.
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Birmingham police responded to a shooting in the 2000 block of 28th Street on Saturday evening.
Police say one person was shot and later died from their injuries.
One person is in custody.
The suspect also shot into an occupied home nearby, according to police. No one was injured at that location.
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Menomonie (WQOW) -- A Menomonie man faces charges after police found 35 pounds of marijuana in his home.
Pong Vang is charged with three felonies, including possessing and manufacturing THC, as well as maintaining a drug trafficking place.
According to police, a confidential information who was wearing a wire purchased $600 worth marijuana from Vang. Wednesday, officers executed a search warrant at Vang's 5th Street home. There, they found large amounts of vacuum-sealed marijuana throughout the house.
Vang was charged in Dunn County on Friday. He returns to court next Tuesday.
Garcia didn't factor into the decision Monday against the Padres despite allowing just two runs on five hits and three walks across 6.1 innings. He struck out four.
Garcia allowed a run on three straight hits to start the game, but he settled down and cruised into the seventh before a solo homer with one out ended his night. The veteran tied his season high in strikeouts and made it into the seventh inning for the first time in three starts, needing just 87 pitches to do so. The quality start lowered his ERA to 4.67 after an inauspicious start and he will look to continue his improved performance Saturday against the Phillies.
Win on Sunday, and the Predators extend the Stanley Cup Final versus the Pittsburgh Penguins to a Game 7 on Wednesday, which will apparently extend the wait of the Buffalo Sabres to interview Housley is currently an assistant coach with the Predators, but has garnered plenty of attention for a potential bench boss gig, given his work with Nashville's vaunted defense. BUF is waiting for Cup final to end to interview Housley, and possibly PIT assistant coaches Rick Tocchet and Jacques Martin.
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It was the last of the current series of nine walks that were part of the 2017 Heath First Mayors' Fitness Challenge. Mayors' Fitness Challenge walkers traverse Melbourne Causeway It was the last of the current series of nine walks that were part of the 2017 Heath First Mayors' Fitness Challenge.
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Spanish midfielder Herrera marked his 28th birthday with a meal out at Tapeo and Wine Restaurant in central Manchester yesterday, celebrating turning a year older with a group of close family and friends.
Unfortunately for the birthday boy and his Manchester United team-mates, a zealous traffic warden managed to slap £60 fines on several of their parked cars.
Herrera, Marcos Rojo and Juan Mata were all hit with tickets but goalkeeper David De Gea managed to avoid the same fate by being the last to arrive and leaving before the two-hour time limit expired.
Scroll through the gallery above to see the best pictures as Manchester United stars are hit with parking fines at Ander Herrera’s birthday.
Donaldson (calf) is not in Wednesday's starting lineup against the Red Sox, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports.
Donaldson likely won't return to the lineup until Friday against Detroit, following a scheduled off day Thursday. Manager John Gibbons stated it's "highly unlikely" that Donaldson would be available to pinch hit Wednesday, per Hazel Mae. In his absence, Gio Urshela gets the nod at third and will bat ninth.
FILE - In this July 17, 2016 file photo, a woman carrying a bundle on her head waits in line to cross the border into Colombia through the Simon Bolivar International Bridge in San Antonio del Tachira, Venezuela. An estimated 25,000 Venezuelans trek across the international bridge into Colombia each day. Many come for a few hours to work or trade goods on the black market. But increasingly, they are coming to eat in one of a half-dozen facilities offering the increasingly hungry Venezuelans a free plate of food. (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos, File)
Alice Enders, director of research at Enders Analysis, said it would be wrong to assume an end to bidding for Sky.
A newspaper reports that at least 40 girls and women say they were molested by a Michigan sports doctor over a 14-month period that the FBI was aware that Larry Nassar had been accused of molesting elite gymnasts.
The New York Times says the FBI became aware of Nassar in July 2015. But he wasn't publicly exposed until The Indianapolis Star published allegations by a victim in 2016.
Federal authorities in Michigan subsequently charged Nassar with child pornography crimes. Sexual assault charges were later filed by the Michigan attorney general.
Nassar has been sentenced to decades in prison and will get sentenced in another case Monday.
The Times says the FBI declined to answer detailed questions about its Nassar investigation. The FBI said allegations against Nassar "transcended jurisdictions."
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Eric Anholt of Broadcom has sent out his revised patches for the "V3D" DRM driver, which up until last week was known as the VC5 DRM driver.As explained last week, the VC5 driver components are being renamed to V3D since it ends up supporting more than just VC5 with Broadcom VC6 hardware already being supported too. Eric is making preparations to get this VideoCore driver into the mainline Linux kernel and he will then also rename the VC5 Gallium3D driver to V3D Gallium3D.On Tuesday the latest patches were published following the initial code review last week for this VC4 DRM successor. Eric has also written more about his current Broadcom VideoCore open-source driver happenings via his blog
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Enjoy red carpet galas, the best of independent films and cinema masters in conversation at AFI FEST presented by Audi. The American Film Institute’s annual film festival returns to Hollywood November 9 through November 16. At AFI FEST, discover new auteurs, acclaimed international films and cutting-edge 360˚and virtual reality short films in the movie capital of the world. This year’s festival also premieres an annual retrospective of a filmmaker of global significance: AFI FEST will present the work of Robert Altman with screenings and discussions of twelve of his films. Buy an Express Pass now for priority access, or register for free tickets beginning November 1. November 9-16, 2017, discover more at http://www.afi.com/afifest/
Jon Stewart isn't a fan of Anthony Cumia Cumia asked what Stewart’s problem was, and the comic told him, “You talk a lot of s - - t about me.”
SiriusXM fires 'Opie' nearly three years after dumping Anthony It is speculated that the firing comes as a result of “a video made of an employee using the bathroom.”
Opie and Anthony reunite on air "Opie & Anthony" hosts Hughes and Cumia hadn't spoken since Cumia was fired from the network in 2014.
Anthony Cumia enters rehab "Saturday, I am taking a plane out of here, let's just say. Out of New York, and going somewhere where I will spend a month ... relaxing ... learning," he...
Inside Anthony Cumia's twisted relationship with his girlfriend Dani Golightly has been living in the disgraced comic's Roslyn Heights, Long Island home (which Cumia calls his "compound") for over a year.
Dr Pearse Lyons, the late Alltech founder, who was originally from Dundalk received the Kennedy-Lemass Medal today at a special ceremony to mark Independence Day.
The American Chamber of Commerce honoured Dr Lyons with the award. The medal honours a US Leader of Irish heritage that has helped strengthen the Irish-US relationship.
Commenting on the award, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar stated that "Dr Pearse Lyons was an inspiring innovator who continually pushed the boundaries of what was possible."
The American Chamber added that they were delighted to be "honouring an incredible US citizen who never forgot his native Dundalk."
Dr Lyons' son Mark, who was present to receive the award in Dublin, thanked The Chamber for the special honour:
Collingwood OPP is looking for help in finding those who stole a pick-up truck from a local business.
Sometime between 5 a.m., and noon on Dec. 10, suspects stole a black 2004 Ford F-250 pick up truck from Georgian Bowl on Hurontario Street in Collingwood. The truck has the license plate YK9776 with a yellow snowplow on the front and decals with Georgian Bowl on the doors.
If you have any information on this crime, please contact the Collingwood OPP at (705) 445-4321 or Call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (1-800-222-8477) or submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com or www.crimestoppersgb.ca.
Carlos Rosales, former journalist and ABC-7 Assistant News Director, recaps 2016 with some of El Paso's top stories in journalism.
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A small naval aircraft crash has been reported in Leonardtown, Maryland on the Breton Bay Golf & Country Club around 2 p.m. Monday.
According to news reports, one person was airlifted to a local hospital.
The helicopter was based at Fort Belvoir, the Army installation in Northern Virginia.
Source: NBC 4 Washington
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Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis meets with members of the U.S. mission at the NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, Feb. 15, 2017. (DOD photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brigitte N. Brantley)
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(CNN) Dennis Edwards, the former lead singer for The Temptations, whose gritty voice carried some of the biggest hits of the Motown era, has died, according to his booking agent Rosiland Triche. He was 74.
Edwards, who would have turned 75 on Saturday, died Thursday night in Chicago after suffering from a long illness, Triche told CNN.
Triche described Edwards as "the ultimate showman."
The Grammy Award-winner 's voice was prominent on hits including "Cloud Nine," "Papa was a Rollin' Stone" and "I Can't Get Next to You."
"He inspired millions around the world. We shall remember him," the Rev. Jesse Jackson tweeted. "So talented. He is above #CloudNine, going higher."
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Alex Jones presents a live video of President Trump as he delivers an address at the Congressional Institute in West Virginia.
Chatwood (1-3) picked up the win Tuesday against the Indians. He allowed one run on four hits and five walks while striking out five over six innings.
Chatwood struggled with his command again Tuesday but was able to limit the potent Indians' offense to just one run over six frames to pick up his second quality start of the season. The former Rockies pitcher currently owns a respectable 3.74 ERA but has walked a concerning 19 batters over his 21.2 innings of work. Chatwood has always had a propensity for issuing free passes, but he'll need to get his walk rate under control if he plans to provide consistent value out of the back end of the Cubs' rotation this season. He'll take on the Brewers in his upcoming Sunday start.
Leonardo DiCaprio is to re-team with the screenwriter behind his Howard Hughes movie The Aviator for a new Leonardo Da Vinci film.
John Logan has been hired to adapt Walter Isaacson’s book, Leonardo da Vinci, for DiCaprio, who will portray the painter and inventor behind The Last Supper and the Mona Lisa.
DiCaprio is also co-producing the film, which will be the project he takes on after starring in Quentin Tarantino’s upcoming Manson Family Murders drama.
Paramount bosses won the rights to Isaacson’s book last year, according to Deadline, and they believe it’s perfect for Californian Logan, whose recent credits include Bond films Spectre and Skyfall.
Eugene Badger was born in Hastings, Florida, and grew up on his family's potato farm. This early connection to agriculture grew into a lifelong commitment to advancing Florida agriculture and advocating on its behalf.
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Episode 5 of our Game of Thrones podcast sees Laura Hudson (Twitter: @laura_hudson) and Spencer Ackerman (Twitter: @attackerman) soaking in the testosterone of an episode about daddy issues, hanging with your best buds and hatching schemes that squander all your battlefield gains. Also: Westerosi Cialis and hammers that totally aren't metaphors for things. Recorded Aug. 13, 2017. Edited by Jeremy Dalmas.
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[India], Feb 3 (ANI): Four people sustained burn injuries after two trucks collided with each other and caught fire at NH 91 in Uttar Pradesh's Etah on Saturday.
One of the trucks was carrying cosmetic products.
It took two hours for a team of firefighters to douse the flames. Till that time, the movement of the vehicles on the highway was halted. (ANI)
Last fiscal was largely a good year for the auto sector, with every segment reporting a jump in volumes. The spurt in sales meant that the battle for market share was intense with market leaders across categories trying their best to protect the turf against competition. So, how do the numbers stack up? CNBC-TV18's Ronojoy Banerjee analyses those number.
SOUTHBURY – A Northfield man turned himself in on a warrant at Troop A on Thursday with charges stemming from a motor vehicle accident on Southbury Road in Roxbury on Jan. 3. Michael Robert Nield, 29, of 202 Campville Road,…
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0:59 Got flowers yet? Bellingham florist ready for Valentine's Day Pause
4:25 Seattle Channel segment examines rights of sanctuary cities, features undocumented mother of three
2:25 Lummi community members prepare salmon to feed Standing Rock Sioux in North Dakota
1:01 Rescued gulls are released at Tacoma Tideflats
0:32 Marchers walk through downtown Bellingham to protest Dakota Access Pipeline
1:55 Hundreds gather for 'Bellingham Stands with Standing Rock' pipeline protest
0:42 Standing Rock protesters block railroad tracks in Bellingham
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4:11 What you need to know about the massive Oroville dam emergency in California
Late last week J.C. Penney announced that they were going to hold off on closing the number of retail stores that they had already planned to close because of better than expected foot traffic. While this definitely may be a short term commentary on the state of brick and mortar retail and mall traffic, we believe it is also a commentary that supports our long-term thesis on retail.
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The former Chanel president's daughter Jill Kargman posted pics of him getting inked in a dad-ish sweater vest.
© Photo: The UK Ministry of defence 'A Very Serious Military Mission': Why NATO Warships 'Escorted' Russia's Carrier
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) — The ship, SSV-175 Viktor Leonov, remains in international waters and was detected 30 miles south of Groton Navy submarine base, according to Fox News.
The vessel, which can intercept signals and measure US sonar capability, was "loitering" in the water, according to media reports.
The United States previously detected the ship near American shores in April 2015.
#BreakingNews: Yash Raj’s Hrithik Roshan - Tiger Shroff - Vaani Kapoor starrer [not titled yet] to release on Wednesday, 2 Oct 2019 [Gandhi Jayanti]... Directed by Siddharth Anand... Produced by Aditya Chopra... It will be a 5-day extended weekend.
The second ranked Marshall Tigers in Class AAAA raveled to St. Peter for a battle with the Class AAA Saints Friday night.
Tigers ran all over the Saints on a wet evening.
Marshall wins 37-7 over St. Peter improving to 6-0.
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[HONG KONG] Hong Kong stocks ended down on Tuesday, as profit-taking after three days of gains overshadowed a record close on Wall Street while traders await a key Federal Reserve policy meeting later in the week.
The Hang Seng Index eased 0.59 per cent, or 171.41 points, to close at 28,793.88.
The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index fell 1.25 per cent, or 41.39 points, to 3,280.81 and the Shenzhen Composite Index, which tracks stocks on China's second exchange, lost 0.97 per cent, or 18.60 points, to 1,901.09.
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Last year's Star Ledger headline said, "DUI crackdown in 19 New Jersey towns," and this year's headline said, "Jersey shore towns cracking down on Uber, Lyft drivers outside bars." So what changed? Last summer shore towns coordinated their efforts to prevent, or at least prosecute, drunk drivers, but this year's target is the sober drivers who'll get them home safely.
Start the conversation, or Read more at The Jersey Journal.
SEEKONK, Mass. (WPRI) — An officer in Seekonk caught some not-your-average fugitives Monday afternoon.
According to a tweet Monday from Seekonk police, the officer saw two dogs who had escaped from their owners. The officer was able to wrangle the runaway dogs into the back of his cruiser.
Seekonk police said the officer returned the dogs to their family with the help of an animal control officer.
Officer Dyer captured these two fugitives after they escaped from their owners. He was happy to return them safely to their family with the help of our Animal Control Officer. 🐶 pic.twitter.com/omLzsO8LhB — Seekonk Police Dept. (@SeekonkPD) March 18, 2018
Toronto FC players celebrated their first MLS Cup with a parade up Bay Street in downtown Toronto. TFC captured the championship with a 2-0 win over Seattle.
Ontario Provincial Police in Pikangikum First Nation say they have arrested and charged a 51-year-old woman with aggravated assault after a September 2017 incident that left an infant with serious injuries.
Police said they were notified by the Tikinagan Family and Child Services on September 24, 2017 that an infant child that was under their care was taken to the Winnipeg Health Sciences Centre in medical distress.
According to a written statement, medical examination showed that the infant had suffered serious injuries.
After an investigation, police arrested and charged a 51-year-old woman with aggravated assault.
She is currently in custody pending a bail hearing on April 25.
Having problems getting family to eat more veggies?
TIME reports, for a month, Stanford University researchers relabeled the university cafeteria vegetables with tasty/healthy sounding names, such as:
“Vitamin-rich corn”
“Antioxidant-rich butternut squash”
“Carrots with sugar-free citrus dressing”
“Rich, buttery roasted sweet corn”
“dynamite chili and tangy lime-seasoned beets”
Far more people ate vegetables and larger portions, versus simply labeling each with their respective name (corn, beets, carrots, etc.)
Plus, diners ate more veggies than usual!
Oh, and come to find out, ALL of the veggies were prepared the same way as usual, and no one new the difference.
Just proves a good name for something, goes a long way!
The white Bronco from the infamous slow-speed chase in 1994 on Los Angeles freeways will be featured on an episode of the History Channel's show 'Pawn Stars.' USA TODAY
A multistate manhunt for the suspect in a random killing that Cleveland police say he recorded and posted to Facebook is entering its third day.
Authorities say it’s now a nationwide search for 37-year-old Steve Stephens, who’s wanted on an aggravated murder charge in the shooting death of a 74-year-old retired man in Cleveland on Sunday.
Videos Stephens shared show him talking about his despair over gambling debts and trouble with his girlfriend.
On Monday evening, Facebook announced that it was launching a review for reporting harmful content following the killing. The company says it disabled Stephen’s account within 23 minutes of receiving the first report about the video of the fatal shooting and two hours after receiving any report. Facebook says, “we know we need to do better.”
MADRID — Alaves defeated Villarreal 2-1 to snap a three-game losing streak in the Spanish league.
Alaves hadn't won in the league since March 18. The Copa del Rey finalist remains 11th in the 20-team standings.
Villarreal, coming off two consecutive victories, was trying to move within five points of fourth-placed Sevilla, which holds the final Champions League spot.
Ibai Gomez opened the scoring from the edge of the area in the 35th minute, and Rodrigo Ely added to the lead with a header in the 45th.
The Men’s D1 Soccer Championship got underway on time on December 10, 2017 despite the remnants from the first snow of the season covering the seats and sidelines. The final pitted oversized and fast Indiana against technical and quick Stanford. The game seemed destined to be decided by penalty kicks when, in the second overtime period, Stanford midfielder Sam Werner popped a well-spun kick over the outstretched hand of Indiana goalkeeper, Trey Muse – ending the game with a 1-0 Stanford win. While Stanford’s wily play was deserving of a national championship, a tip of the hat goes to Indiana for its big and formidable defense.
In the end, the kiss of a goalkeeper on the day’s long goal scorer says it all.
Liam Gallagher 2017 UK Tour Support Acts Announced
Find out who's joining the Wall Of Glass singer on his debut solo UK tour.
The acts who will open for Liam Gallagher on his UK Tour have been revealed.
Tbe View frontman Kylie Falconer has been confirmed as the main support and opener for a handful of Gallagher's dates.
He'll be joined by Pete Doherty-collaborator Trampolene and indie newcomer Ratboy.
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May 3 Cardtronics Plc
* Cardtronics announces first quarter 2017 results
* Q1 adjusted earnings per share $0.55
* Q1 revenue $357.6 million versus I/B/E/S view $349.5 million
* Sees FY 2017 adjusted earnings per share $2.80 to $3.00
* Q1 GAAP loss per share $0.02
* Sees FY 2017 revenue $1.45 billion to $1.5 billion
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.63 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Cardtronics Plc sees full year 2017 capital expenditures of $140 million to $150 million
* Cardtronics Plc - Approximate revenue impact associated with atm deinstallation is approximately $50 million to $70 million in 2017
* Cardtronics Plc - Approximate impact to gross margin associated with atm deinstallation will be approximately $30 million to $35 million in 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
British Prime Minister Theresa May is due to make an unexpected statement in Downing Street, triggering speculation that she plans to call an early election.
May’s office says she will speak at 11:15 a.m. (1015GMT) Tuesday, after the weekly meeting of her Cabinet.
Such statements are generally reserved for major news, such as resignations and election calls.
May, who took office in July after predecessor David Cameron stepped down, could be tempted to go to the polls to secure her own mandate as she negotiates Britain’s withdrawal from the European Union.
But she has previously said she will stay in office until the next scheduled national election, in 2020.
Under Britain’s Fixed-Term Parliaments Act, the prime minister can call an election if two-thirds of lawmakers vote for it.
Johnston County, NC, sheriff's investigators were working with prosecutors on Wednesday, May 30, 2018, to determine if a 16-year-old boy should e charged after fatally stabbing a man who was in a "physical domestic altercation" with the youth's mother. Google Maps
NEW YORK (AP) – A New York City firefighter who helped evacuate hundreds of people during the Sept. 11 terror attack has died of cancer.
Thomas Phelan was 45.
Family and friends told the New York Daily News that Phelan died from cancer linked to the toxic fumes at ground zero. The Uniformed Firefighters Association of Greater New York says more than 170 firefighters have died as the result of illnesses related to the World Trade Center attacks.
Phelan was a captain of a Statue of Liberty ferry during the 2001 attack. He helped in the evacuation of Lower Manhattan and ferried rescue workers and supplies to the scene.
He joined the fire department in 2003 and was assigned to Marine 9 in Staten Island.
Addison Kate was born on New Year's Day. (Source: Alexandra Inman)
On New Year's Day, several parents welcomed a little bundle of joy into the world.
One of those babies was born right here in the Heartland.
In Sikeston, Missouri new mother Alexandra Inman gave birth her baby girl Addison Kate.
She weighs 6 lbs 10 oz and is 19.5 inches long.
Addison was born at 9:14 a.m. at Missouri Delta Medical Center.
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Freeman will have his usage scaled back after pitching in 14 of the Braves' first 21 games this season, Gabriel Burns of The Atlanta-Journal Constitution reports.
He's only thrown 9.2 innings in those appearances, filling the role of lefty specialist, but fatigue is still beginning to show -- Freeman's been charged with six runs (five earned) in just one-third of an inning over his last two games including a rough outing Monday, and his 8:10 K:BB on the season is very poor. The Braves do have other southpaw relievers available, namely A.J. Minter and Jesse Biddle, so expect Freeman to get some time to rest and recover before manager Brian Snitker calls his name again.
FORT LEE, N.J. (AP) — The Fort Lee Film Commission in New Jersey celebrated Black History Month by honoring a pioneering African-American filmmaker with ties to the area.
The Record reports (http://bit.ly/2l7a4Yd) that film and history enthusiasts gathered at the Fort Lee Museum to highlight the works of director Oscar Micheaux on Tuesday night. The film commission has honored the director annually since the group’s inception in 2002.
The group discussed Micheaux’s opposition of hate groups and his positive portrayals of African-Americans throughout the event.
Micheaux produced and directed five films in Fort Lee between 1920 and 1948. He is also credited with making the first African-American-produced sound film with an entirely black cast.
Fort Lee Film Commission Executive Director Tom Meyers says the group would like to expand the event to discuss more black filmmakers with an entire exhibit.
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Information from: The Record (Woodland Park, N.J.), http://www.northjersey.com
Michigan has agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit over hepatitis C treatment for Medicaid patients.
The Detroit Free Press reports that details haven’t yet been disclosed publicly. A federal judge will be updated March 29. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of an Oakland County woman, alleging a particular antiviral medicine was allowed only for hepatitis C patients on Medicaid who had serious liver damage. The settlement could potentially could affect thousands covered on the insurance plan for low income residents.
We stopped by HGTC and they showed us how to make a delicious holiday treat!
Sweet Potato Pecan Tart
Ingredients
4 eggs beaten
1 cup mashed sweet potato
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup pecans
1 tablespoon maple extract
1 9" pie disk
Equipment Needed
Medium mixing bowl
Whisk
Measuring spoons
Measuring cups
Small rolling pin (optional)
Fork
Directions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Prick bottom of pie shell lightly with fork. Now, in your mixing bowl, mix rest of ingredients with whisk until blended. Pour into pie shell and bake in oven for 40 to 45 minutes. To check that pie is done, press gently on top of tart to check resistance - the tart should not jiggle when touched. Remove tart from oven, Drizzle with a glaze of your choice. let stand for one hour, then refrigerate for at least five hours.
March 31 Cover-more Group Ltd:
* Expects to lodge copy of court's orders approving scheme with Australian Securities And Investments Commission on 3 April 2017
* It is expected that trading in Cover-More's shares on ASX will be suspended from close of trading on Monday, 3 April 2017
* Court approved scheme of arrangement between Cover-More and shareholders under which Zurich Insurance through unit will acquire all of shares in co Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Pictured: Leather Dopp Kit, $27.60-$46 Etsy If you want to gift a unique, handmade gift this Father's Day but lack the time or skills to craft it yourself, look no further than Etsy. The creative playground is home to endless ideas that you can use to make Father's Day especially memorable this year.
It's a great place to find custom gifts, leather and wooden goods, and quirky products you probably wouldn't have thought of yourself.
Keep in mind, however, that longer production and shipping windows might apply since gifts are handmade or made-to-order. Shop our Etsy Father's Day picks below, and order them sooner rather than later to ensure they'll arrive in time.
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Firefighters were in action across Bristol last night. At just gone midnight a crew from Southmead were called to Ambleside Avenue where an Audi car was alight.
The crew wore breathing apparatus and used one hose to extinguish the fire.
The cause was said to be deliberate.
At just before 3am a fire crew from Kingswood dealt with a van on fire in Manor Road, Mangotsfield.
The cause of this fire was also said to be deliberate.
At 3.13am crews from Temple and Southmead attended to a small fire involving an oven in a house in Montrose Avenue, Cotham.
The fire was out on the crews’ arrival, there were no casualties and the cause was recorded as accidental.
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Gardaí in Kerry have warned hauliers a weighbridge is due back in operation shortly.
Garda Inspector Tony Sugrue responded to calls from local representatives on the operation of the mobile weighbridge, stating that it has been out of commission recently.
Garda Sugrue says the weighbridge requires calibration, and it’s due to be sent to the UK in the coming weeks.
However, he says it’s expected to be back in operation once all maintenance works are complete.
Public representatives had voiced concern that many roads in the county were being damaged due to hauliers carrying excessively heavy loads.
Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders is holding a series of town meetings this week in Vermont.
He'll be talking about the Affordable Care Act and the efforts by Republicans to replace it. The meetings will be held in Springfield on Thursday, and at the Vermont Technical College in Randolph Center on Friday.
Sanders says the trip is a way to hear directly from people affected by decisions being made in Washington.
Everyone wants a piece of the Fab Five.
Ever since Netflix premiered Queer Eye with Tan France, Jonathan Van Ness, Antoni Porowski, Bobby Berk and Karamo Brown, fans can't get enough of the group who are transforming lives with their eye for style, culture, cooking and more.
Some of those viewers just so happen to be a few Hollywood stars who have had the opportunity to meet some of the cast. And let's just say they haven't been able to hide their excitement at the encounters.
Just this past weekend, Tan celebrated his birthday with an intimate dinner at Le Turtle in New York. While some cast members were able to attend, other fans noticed Simon Huck and Gigi Hadid enjoying the festivities.
So what other Hollywood stars love the Fab Five? We did some research and compiled some of our favorite encounters in the gallery below.
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. — There seems to be something about Illinois Springfield that brings out the best in the Bellarmine University men's basketball team's perimeter shooting in Knights Hall.
A year after sinking a program-record 18 3-pointers against the Prairie Stars, Bellarmine drilled a season-high 14 triples Saturday as the Knights extended their nation's-best winning streak at home to 56 in a 79-54 romp in Knights Hall in Great Lakes Valley Conference action.
Another impressive streak was prolonged for Bellarmine (20-2, 11-2 GLVC), which sealed its 10th consecutive 20-win season. Junior forward Chivarsky Corbett scored a career-high 19 points behind a career-best five 3-pointers against UIS (13-9, 5-7). Senior guard Brent Bach added 14 points and sophomore forward Alex Cook chipped in 11.
Our Hawaiian word of the day is "Huli."
Huli can mean to turn over, or change as an opinion. Huli also means to search and seek.
There is a saying that could mean if you only turn your hands upward to beg for food, you will remain hungry, but when you turn your hands down to work, then you will be filled and fed.
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For local drivers who deal daily with heavy Interstate 81 traffic, major help isn't on the way any time soon. The long-discussed widening of I-81 to three lanes for more than 30 miles north and south between the Clarks Summit and Nanticoke interchanges remains dependent on funding that so far doesn't exist, experts made clear at a Focus 81 meeting Wednesday.
Start the conversation, or Read more at The Citizens' Voice.
Chiarot is averaging 17:20 of ice time in the playoffs -- over two minutes more per game than the regular season (15:17).
While Chiarot's play on the ice has certainly warranted more responsibilities -- he's logged more minutes shorthanded than anybody else on the team -- it is somewhat inflated by the continued absence of Toby Enstrom (lower body) and Dmitry Kulikov (back). In the opening-round series, the 26-year-old Chiarot had just one assist, but dished out 22 hits while blocking eight shots.
Miley, Nicki, and Taylor all had some interesting first jobs. Frazer Harrison/Dimitrios Kambouris/Neilson Barnard/Getty Images
Celebrities, they're just like us! Or at least they used to be before they became some of our favorite icons.
From Nicki Minaj waitressing at Red Lobster to Fetty Wap wrapping packages at Fed-Ex, these celebrities' first jobs were far from their current glamorous lives.
Here are 19 celebrities who started off at the bottom before their talents paid off.
The owner of Backstage Auctions, Jacques van Gool, is the guest on Goldmine Magazine’s first podcast of February 2018. Van Gool talks to editor Patrick Prince about the Houston-based auctioneer’s upcoming Headliners & Legends auction on February 16-25. (Preview starts February 9.) Highlights of the auction include artist signed guitars, RIAA-certified record awards and original Peter Max paintings. There will be a lot more music memorabilia included in this auction, of course, and collectors will be interested in hearing all the details on this featured podcast.
Listen to the podcast episode below, or on iTunes.
Meet my handsome #Farmboy! We’ve been married 4 amazing years now… and it’s been quite an adventure.
See… we eloped. He’d planned on adopting my kiddos (Goose and Monkey) and the lawyer said the paperwork was ready, we just needed to get married. So, that weekend. We did. It just happened to be on Valentine’s Day.
Now, if you’ve ever gone through an adoption process, you know this can take a LONG time. We were expecting to wait about a year, but we were blessed.
3 weeks later, we were in front of a judge and we’re legally a family. A #FarmFamily, that is…
I’m the luckiest woman in the world! He wanted me… and my crazy kiddos… and a year down the road, a surprise bonus #Farmbaby a year later. #LifeIsGood
Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Laurent Duvernay-Tardif can finally put away the medical books for a while and spend all his free time studying up his playbook.Duvernay-Tardif graduated from McGill University's medical school on Tuesday.The Chiefs picked Duvernay-Tardif in the sixth round of the 2014 draft, but despite playing at a smaller Canadian school, he quickly earned a starting job. But he never gave up his pursuit of medicine, spending time each offseason doing school work and hospital rotations.Duvernay-Tardif posted a photo of himself on social media after commencement wearing a lab coat with "Dr. Duvernay-Tardif" across the back and his No. 76 in Chiefs colors. "This is it!" he said. "Today I become a doctor! It also marks the beginning of a great new adventure."Duvernay-Tardif plans to begin his medical career after his playing days are over. He signed a $41.25 million, five-year contract to remain with the Chiefs last offseason.
The U.N. envoy for Iraq is urging political leaders in this "crucial" post-election period to swiftly form an inclusive new government that works across sectarian and ethnic divides.
Jan Kubis told the Security Council on Wednesday that it's essential the new government "works as one" to pursue political, economic and social reforms.
He urged Iraq's "political elites to draw the necessary conclusions" from this month's electoral turnout, the lowest since Saddam Hussein was toppled in 2003. He cited "the need for improved representation, justice for all, democratic accountability, and good governance void of corruption, sectarian quota system, nepotism and patronage."
U.S. Ambassador Nikki Haley also called this "a key moment in Iraqi history," saying the next government will make important decisions "that will set Iraq's course for decades to come."
LOS ANGELES (AP) — It’s a bittersweet morning for the songwriters of “Remember Me” from “Coco.”
Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez learned of their Golden Globe nomination just as a bomb exploded on the New York City subway. The couple said they turned on the television to watch the Globe nominations when news of the Port Authority explosion broke Monday.
This is the second nomination for the songwriting pair, who were previously recognized for “Let It Go” from “Frozen.”
Anderson-Lopez said they are now at work on “Frozen 2” and the Broadway version of “Frozen.”
The couple says it’s a “giant thrill” to be nominated, but they didn’t plan to do much celebrating. Their cat is terminally ill and may be put down today.
Anderson-Lopez said they planned to sing “Remember Me” to him.
March 19 (Reuters) - Fubon Financial Holding Co Ltd
* Says its unit Fubon Life Insurance Co., Ltd., subscribes for KKR GLOBAL INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTORS III L.P. at the price of $200 million in total
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Liverpool transfer news: Nabil Fekir wants to join the Reds before the World Cup starts
The Lyon star has been heavily linked with a move to Anfield in recent weeks.
Reports in France yesterday claimed Jurgen Klopp had tabled a £50m bid for the midfielder, 24.
However, those claims are wide of the mark, with no formal offer made.
And according to the Daily Mirror, Liverpool will up their interest in Fekir in hope of completing a deal in the coming days.
They say the France international has told Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas that he wants to join Liverpool - and he wants his future wrapped up before the World Cup starts on June 14.
The West Indies senior team as well as its selectors will have their hands full and pressure piled up on them to win the two-test series against Bangladesh which starts today, especially since the selectors are already under fire for their decisions.
The move to retain Devon Smith and Miguel Cummins in the 13-man squad named for the series, shows the faith the selectors have in the two who were the weakest links in the side but afforded the chance to play all three tests against Sri Lanka.
Smith scored 91 runs at an average of just over 15, less than fast bowler Kemar Roach while Cummins claimed only three wickets at an average of 73 after sending down 77.4 overs…..
We asked the creators of the Saw franchise to sit down in our ball pit at New York Comic Con and tell us how they would turn it into one of Jigsaw’s horrific tortuous traps. We certainly won’t look at beach balls the same way again.
This property is for sale. This home is high standing ; it contains 8 rooms including 5 bedrooms and has a livable surface of 269 m². It has been renovated. This home is located in a quiet area, and it has a Southeastern exposure. The property is accessible by stairs and offers a clear view. The property contains a glass-wall window which makes it bright. This residence has exterior fieldstone walls as well as tiled floors. This home contains 1 kitchen including a bathtub and a hammam. It has 1 living room, a laundry room and a dressing room as well as several storage units : a storage room, a locker room and a finished basement. There is air conditioning. There is a garage (36 m²). The property comprises a swimming pool. The lease includes a hammam.
Tuesday, 12 December, 2017 - 14:40
Police are now able to name the person who died following a crash on SH2 at Kutarere, near Opotiki on Sunday.
She was 38-year-old Mele Heilalafuitahi Hiva of Opotiki.
Police express their condolences to her family.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
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“Housed in the technology center of campus, NKU’s budding e-sports team is ready to make some significant progress in the field. After partnering with NKU professor Alexis Pulos last semester, students Ryan Guard and Lukas Raley organized the group, gathering assistance from other students such as Jacob King and Luke Spradlin. Focusing on a variety of games such as League of Legends, DOTA 2, Starcraft, Street Fighter, and more, the group hopes to soon have NKU’s name on the same e-sports rosters that other regional universities have already started to join. If you have any interest in joining the growing competitive gaming scene, email faculty advisor Alexis Pulos (pulosa1@nku.edu).”
April 28 Hareon Solar Technology Co Ltd :
* Sees net loss for FY 2016 to be 1.18 billion yuan, while the net profit of FY 2015 was 96.1 million yuan
* In the previous outlook, the company expected the net loss for FY 2016 to be 380 million yuan to 480 million yuan
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AUBURN, Maine — Emergency responders say a malfunction in a fire suppression system at a Maine airport filled a building with foam and briefly trapped four people inside.
The Sun Journal (http://bit.ly/2vVb4qn ) reports firefighters responding to the Lufthansa hanger at Auburn-Lewiston Municipal Airport on Monday morning walked into a wall of foam higher than their heads.
Fire Chief Geoff Low says it appears an error caused the foam to discharge, filling the entire hanger.
Firefighters were able to find people who were lost inside the building. Low says they were on an upper level and were able to stay out of the foam itself.
The Sun Journal reports a few people were covered in the foam and some inhaled it. Two people were taken to a hospital and are expected to be released.
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One of the new popular movies on Netflix is the holiday film A Christmas Prince, which has quickly gained a large legion of fans.
Netflix doesn’t often provide statistics about ratings or viewership, but the streaming service did reveal something interesting.
53 people have watched A Christmas Prince every day for the past 18 days and now Netflix is throwing some shade at those people!
“To the 53 people who’ve watched A Christmas Prince every day for the past 18 days: Who hurt you?” the Netflix social media team tweeted.
When a fan asked, “Why are you calling people out like that Netflix,” the account wrote back, “I just want to make sure you’re okay.”
A Christmas Prince stars Rose McIver and Ben Lamb.
2:43 Boom Williams: Perfect time to pursue dreams in NFL Pause
1:09 Stephen Johnson takes blame for early fumble
1:09 Derrick Baity: Next goal is to win a bowl game
0:52 Benny Snell on Cats losing Boom and Jojo
1:21 Stoops explains fourth-down calls, late aggressive mistake on defense
1:14 Stoops: You've got to score points earlier than we did
1:25 Cat Walk for UK-Georgia Tech
1:16 Stoops was upset about 'conflicting reports' on play at end of first half
0:40 Johnson's diving TD gets Cats back in bowl game
One of my frustrations throughout the years has been that it has sometimes been a challenge to connect those who seek a radio frequency identification solution to a business problem with the vendor selling that solution. I was once standing in the exhibit hall at our RFID Journal LIVE! conference and exhibition, and an attendee walked up to me and asked if there was anyone who sold low-frequency RFID tags.
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Former Mexican Foreign Minister threatens US Mexican officials threaten US if deportations persist by allowing drugs into country. Contact Editor Arutz Sheva Staff,
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Melton Vale extended project students have been out and about promoting their New Year show called Boogie Nights ‘The 70’s Musical.’
Several of them staring in the production performed at the Christmas market in the town’s Market Place to try and drum up interest.
Boogie Nights ‘The 70’s Musical’ tells the hilarious and heart-warming story of Roddy, a Jack-the-lad, whose life is about to be turned upside down. Packed with all the greatest disco classics it will have the audience up on its feet.
Show performances will be held at Melton Vale Sixth Form College, Burton Road, on January 25, 26 and 27. Doors open at 7.30pm
Tickets are available in advance from the college reception by calling (01664) 504750 - adults £6.50 and concessions £5.
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BALTIMORE (KRON/CNN) — Police in Baltimore are investigating a series of shootings that left at least seven people wounded.
Authorities were first called to an area around 9:00 p.m. local time Thursday, where they found two men with gunshot wounds.
A few minutes later, police were called to a site outside an elementary school, where a man and a 16-year-old were also found with gunshot wounds.
Minutes after that, three others walked into a hospital with gunshot wounds.
It’s unclear where those three were shot.
The conditions of the victims are not known, but police say homicide detectives have been called in to investigate.
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3-month-old panther killed by vehicle, 29th this year
A 3-month-old panther’s remains were collected Saturday on DeSoto Boulevard, making it the 29th death of 2017, according to Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
The panther, UCFP320, was hit by a vehicle, just south of 24th Avenue Southeast.
Biologists gain valuable information by examining panther remains. Report injured or dead panthers to the FWC Wildlife Alert Hotline at 888-404-FWCC (3922).
The FWC updated the “Panther Pulse” page with mortality information through Dec. 11. This information can be viewed here.
Map of known panther occurrences and breeding range
All known occurrences of Florida panthers shown in blue with most occurring south of Orlando, around Lake Okeechobee and down to the end of the peninsula. The area where most panther breeding occurs is shown in orange with all occurring south of Lake Okeechobee and throughout the Everglades area.
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PORTLAND, Ore. — A bicyclist is suing the city of Portland for $566,000 after he hit a pair of concrete islands on his way home from the World Naked Bike Ride, causing him to crash and break his nose, arm and two fingers.
The Oregonian/OregonLive reported Friday that, according to the lawsuit, a fully-clothed Charles Ziemer was pedaling back to his car after participating in the June 2016 ride when his wheels suddenly struck the islands.
The lawsuit filed in Multnomah County Circuit Court faults the city for failing to put reflectors or lights on the islands and situating them in a travel lane.
An employee at the Portland city attorney's office says the city doesn't comment on pending litigation.
The suit seeks $66,000 in medical bills, plus $500,000 for pain and suffering.
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Still in love after all these years!
Tim McGraw and Faith Hill have been giving us relationship goals to aspire to for over two decades. As two of the biggest artists in country music, it's surprising that they are just now getting around to releasing their first album together.
It could be because the couple has always strived to ensure their careers didn't get in the way of time spent with their kids. "It's a collaborative effort and when we married we had to have that talk," Tim shared. "When one's working, the other one has to be back at home and it works out"
What can you expect next from the country superstars and their first album together?
× Wednesday evening’s rainfall helps city set new rainfall record for the month of May
Chicago’s record rainfall for the month of May is being broken this evening.
The most rainfall ever recorded in May was in 1945 when 7.59 inches fell during the month.
Prior to the start of this evening’s rainfall, May 2018’s official precipitation, measured at O’Hare International Airport stood at 7.31 inches.
Since the rain began about 5:00 pm, heavy thunderstorms have produced at least 0. 33 inches through 6:10 with heavy rain still falling.
The 0.33 inches boots May 2018 rainfall to 7.64 inches and counting making May 2018 the city’s wettest May on record.
Chicago’s 5 wettest Mays
Welcome to today's Sunderland AFC live blog on Saturday, October 7.
The Black Cats are using the international break to their advantage, with several of their injured players now closer to a return.
Manager Simon Grayson was happy with his side's response at Preston after losing heavily at Ipswich, but there is plenty to ponder over the two-week international break, as they sit second bottom of the Championship table.
One positive is that Paddy McNair is nearing a return. He should be given an outing against Hertha Berlin in the Premier League International Cup next week.
Join us for all the day's news. As ever we want to hear from you, so please send us your thoughts over Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/chroniclesafc/ or on Twitter at @ChronicleSAFC.
Updates come from Stuart Jamieson, Craig Johns and Stuart Rayner.
1:25 Straightforward Richard Sherman after Seahawks win at SF Pause
2:38 Chehalis auto repair shop embraces cutting-edge technologies
1:33 Hands On Children's Museum rings in the new year
1:06 Washington coach Lorenzo Romar reflects on loss to Washington State
1:52 Bobby Wagner says Seahawks changed run fits on D to change game at SF
5:23 Gregg Bell and Dave Boling on whether Seahawks are equipped for playoff run
3:38 Pete Carroll was "in outer space" pulling Seahawks starters out early at SF
1:47 Michael Bennett thinks Seahawks are A-OK for the playoffs
1:10 Frank Clark on fumble recovery, double-digit sack season for Seahawks
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Crews from the Wayne Township Fire Department battled an apartment fire on Friday night.
Firefighters were called to the 5800 block of Magdalene Drive at the West Lake Arms Apartments just before 10:30 p.m. and arrived to find heavy fire showing.
Three townhouse units sustained smoke damage, while one unit sustained severe fire and smoke damage, according to Wayne Township Fire Department.
A woman was transported to Sidney & Lois Eskenazi Hospital for injuries that did not appear to be life-threatening, the department said.
The cause of the fire had not been determined on Friday night.
March 19 (Reuters) - Wyndham Worldwide Corp:
* WYNDHAM WORLDWIDE ANNOUNCES FILING OF FORM 10 REGISTRATION STATEMENT FOR PLANNED SPIN-OFF OF ITS HOTEL GROUP SEGMENT
* WYNDHAM WORLDWIDE CORP SAYS EXPECTS SPIN-OFF TRANSACTION TO BE TAX-FREE TO ITSELF AND SHAREHOLDERS
* WYNDHAM WORLDWIDE CORP SAYS SEPARATION WILL NOT REQUIRE SHAREHOLDER VOTE AND IS EXPECTED TO BE COMPLETED IN Q2 OF 2018
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Dogs are aware when they have done something wrong and the guilty look they have afterwards is actually known as an 'apology bow', a New York College has found.
Pets hang their head and puts their tails between their legs because they want to look submissive to their owners, a dog behaviour expert at John Jay College revealed.
Dogs inherited this behaviour from wolves as they 'crave harmonious integration' and find that 'neglect or isolation is painful for them', said Nathan Lents.
By using the 'apology bow' they are telling you that you are the more powerful one and that they have done something wrong.
Dog owners will be all too familiar with the look dogs give when they have chewed up furniture or shoes or knocked something over.
Professor Lents, a professor of molecular biology at John Jay College in New York, wrote about the concept in a blog post on online magazine Psychology Today.
Jeff Bezos' $23-million 27,000-square-foot home was the most expensive property in Washington D.C. when he bought it in 2016. (He's reportedly also coughing up $12 million for renovations.)
Now, a 48,000-square-foot residence located on the edge of McLean's Great Falls Park in the D.C. suburb of McLean, Virginia, just went on sale for $62.95 million, dwarfing Bezos's buy and making this mansion the most expensive property ever to hit the market in the Washington D.C. area, according to the Washington Post.
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Colts head coach Chuck Pagano met with reporters Monday, and talked for 11 minutes before any of them could get in a question.
And when they were finally able to wedge a question into the filibuster, his only answer was that he didn’t know.
Via Zak Keefer of the Indianapolis Star, Pagano said he thought he’d return next year as coach, but that he hadn’t talked to owner Jim Irsay yet to know for sure.
“That’s the plan,” Pagano said.
Speculation about his future seems odd considering he and General Manager Ryan Grigson just got contract extensions a year ago, but Irsay was apparently “very unhappy” about the way things went this season, after giving quarterback Andrew Luck a big deal.
And because it’s Irsay, no one truly knows which way he’s leaning, and it could change moment-to-moment. At this moment, Pagano’s in the group along the rest of us who don’t know for sure.
A body was found Tuesday beneath the Green Bridge that carries Paris Road across the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway near the border of Orleans and St. Bernard parishes, police said.
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As a sweet Valentine's day treat for us all, Future has tweeted after a month-long hiatus that he will be releasing a new album on Friday. Friday! We never left the table, Future! We are grateful for the feast, Future!
I was preparing the feast. U walked away from the table too soon https://t.co/n1PFChLlyb
— FUTURE/FREEBANDZ (@1future) February 14, 2017
It's the Atlanta rapper's first solo musical project since EVOL came out February last year. Future recently jumped on a Maroon 5 track in an unlikely musical pairing and it's not too shabby.
Future will also kick off a North American tour on May 4 featuring huge names like Migos, Tory Lanez, Kodak Black, Young Thug and A$AP Ferg which is guaranteed to be a banger.
Good times are a-coming!
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Opposition Kuomintang Chairwoman Hung Hsiu-chu said on Sunday that the party strongly opposes the government's proposed lifting of a ban on imports of food products from radiation-affected areas of Japan and will work to check the power of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party government. Hung said the KMT's priority in the new year is food safety and opposition to the proposed lifting of the ban on food products from four radiation-affected Japanese prefectures - Ibaraki, Tochigi, Gunma and Chiba.
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President Trump on Friday declined to explain what he meant when he gathered military aides together and called it the “calm before the storm.”
“You’ll find out,” the president said, winking, when a reporter asked him to clarify what he meant, after signing a manufacturing proclamation in the Oval Office on Friday afternoon.
On Thursday evening, reporters were led hastily to the State Dining Room, where they walked into a scene of the president, his highest-ranking military aides and their wives posing for a group photo.
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"You guys know what this represents?" Trump asked the reporters. "Maybe it's the calm before the storm. Could be the calm, the calm before the storm."
"What storm Mr. President?" one reporter shouted, considering the tensions around the globe with ISIS, North Korea and Iran.
"You'll find out," the president said.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Police and rescue workers have cleared a crash involving multiple vehicles in Scarborough.
The accident was reported shortly before 11 a.m. near 197 Route 1, just north of the Oak Hill Plaza.
A Scarborough police sergeant said the vehicles were cleared by about 1 p.m.
No other details were immediately available.
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Riverdogs convened in Los Angeles in December 2017 for a one off live performance at the first annual Frontier Records Holiday Bash. This was the band's first live performance since 2004.
Award winning filmmaker Sebastien Paquet captured the band during their week of rehearsals and showcases leading up to the show and produced this brief retrospective piece in the band's own words. The visually stunning film shows behind the scenes and performance footage of the band while the narrative of Vivian Campbell (lead guitar, vocals) and Rob Lamothe (lead vocals, guitar) guide the viewer through the story of the band and it’s 27-year history.
NEW HAVEN, Conn. — Former Yale basketball captain Jack Montague, who was expelled from the Ivy League school in 2016 for sexual misconduct, has enrolled at Belmont University in Tennessee.
Montague, who is still suing to be readmitted to Yale, complained in a court deposition last spring that he was unable to apply to other schools. He said Yale would not release his transcript until he paid a disputed tuition bill.
Karen Schwartzman, a spokeswoman for Montague, says Yale later released the transcript, allowing Montague to enrol at Belmont this fall. She says not all of his credits transferred and he will need two semesters to graduate.
He exhausted his basketball eligibility at Yale.
Montague denies the sexual misconduct allegations. No criminal charges were ever sought.
Yale's attorneys have said the school and its officials acted appropriately.
The lawsuit, which also seeks monetary damages, is expected to go to trial next year.
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What was happening - as first reported by CNN - was an extraordinary moment, as Trump and Abe turned their dinner table into an open-air situation room. As a Mar-a-Lago member, DeAgazio already had extraordinary access to a president that day.
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New Delhi [India], Apr. 17 : All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam general secretary TTV Dinakaran was on Monday named accused in FIR filed by the Delhi Police crime branch for allegedly offering bribe for his party's 'Two leaves' symbol, sources said. Dinakaran's faction contested on the hat symbol after the Election Commission froze their two leaves symbol acknowledging the split in the party.
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Two elderly people, a brother and sister aged 71 and 69, died when a fire broke out in their house in the Vouni area, near Limassol, early on Tuesday morning.
According to the police, the charred remains of the two were found in their beds when firemen arrived on the scene at 8.30am.
Fire service spokesman Antreas Kettis said that the fire, which occurred at around 7am, was put out by four fire engines and investigations are being carried out to find the cause of the fire. Initial investigations suggest the fire could have been an accident.
Washington (CNN) FBI Director Christopher Wray addressed FBI employees in an internal video, according to two people who have viewed it.
In the video, Wray said he knows it's a tough time, that it has been unsettling and that the last few days have only made it worse, according to the sources.
He also said he is inspired by the FBI and the work they do.
"The American people read the newspapers and watch TV, but your work is all that matters. Actions speak louder than words," Wray said in the video.
The video's distribution to FBI staff comes after a public confrontation between the White House and the FBI over the public release of a memo by House Intelligence Committee Chairman Devin Nunes. Despite opposition by both the FBI and the Justice Department, President Donald Trump on Friday declassified the memo, which alleges the FBI abused its power during the 2016 election.
HARRISBURG (AP) – Republican gubernatorial nominee Scott Wagner wants Democrat Gov. Tom Wolf to join him in a town hall-format appearance in each of Pennsylvania’s 67 counties before the November election, although Wolf’s campaign is dismissing it as a “political gimmick.” Wagner’s campaign floated the idea Tuesday, saying it would allow the candidates to break away from rehearsed campaign-trail answers. Wolf’s campaign says the governor is already traveling around the state meeting with people. They also cited criticism of Wagner for rejecting invitations to forums during the three-way GOP primary campaign, although Wagner participated in at least nine televised forums and debates. Wagner’s campaign counters that Wolf thinks he doesn’t have to defend his record to voters. Wolf is seeking a second four-year term. The campaigns otherwise haven’t discussed a debate schedule.
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ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Two Republican state lawmakers are seeking to change a New York law that allowed a man who killed eight children and two women in 1984 to be released from prison.
Christopher Thomas was released from a maximum-security prison in January. In 1985, he was convicted of first-degree manslaughter for the Brooklyn mass shooting that became known as the Palm Sunday Massacre.
Some jurors said they convicted him of manslaughter, not murder, because his heavy cocaine use was a factor in the crimes. He was eligible for release after serving 33 years of a sentence capped at 50 years by state law.
Sen. Martin Golden of Brooklyn and Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis (mal-ee-oh-TAH’-kihs) of Staten Island introduced legislation Tuesday that would deny conditional release for anyone convicted of first-degree manslaughter.
Relax with this wonderful unedited drone footage of Arizona: Cardiff by the Sea , Winter in Flagstaff , Picacho Peak , San Xavier Mission , Flagstaff Snow Bowl . Madera Canyon , Marana Farmland , Mount Lemmon , Marana and Tucson Desert , Ironwood Forest , Between Sedona and Flagstaff , Flagstaff , Sedona Red Rock .
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So the Wild's franchise-best 12-game winning streak is over. It wasn't going to last forever, and on New Year's Eve the Columbus Blue Jackets - who boast a franchise-best 15-game winning streak after beating Minnesota 4-2 at the Xcel Energy Center - got in the way.
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× Hawaii bans sale of sunscreens with coral-harming chemicals
HONOLULU (AP) _ Hawaii Gov. David Ige has signed legislation that will ban the sale of sunscreens containing two chemicals believed to harm coral reefs.
Tuesday’s signing makes Hawaii the first U.S. state to enact a ban on oxybenzone and octinoxate. The prohibition takes effect in 2021.
Scientists have found the two substances can be toxic to coral, which are a vital part of the ocean ecosystem and a popular draw for tourists. Consumers will instead have to buy reef-safe sunscreens lacking the chemicals.
Critics say there aren’t enough independent scientific studies supporting the assertion that the chemicals harm coral reefs.
The group Retail Merchants of Hawaii says it is concerned the ban will discourage people from buying sunscreen at brick and mortar stores.
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What was one of the hard and fast rules for owning a Gremlin? Don’t add water because it causes them to multiply? While I don’t consider any of the cast members of the CW’s Arrow to actually resemble anything close to a creepy green monster with the midnight munchies, they are multiplying!
Rick Gonzalez, who plays the Vorhees-esque vigilante “Wild Dog,” and Juliana Harkavy who portrays the supersonic soprano “Black Canary” have passed the initiation phase of their tenure and graduated to become full-fledged members of the new and improved Team Arrow. Fans who still haven’t made peace with the grim ripper for robbing us of Katie Cassidy’s legal eagle Laurel Lance will be quite pleased to hear that she will be re-joining the cast as a regular. Only this time, she assumes the identity of her Earth 2
doppelgänger, the villainous Black Siren. Queen, the party of 10!!!
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The befriending service offers companionship and support, and helps people carry on doing the things they enjoy or to try new activities. Befrienders visit people in their homes, accompany them on outings, or support them to take part in activities in the local community.
Conclusions: Despite concerns in the literature that the popularity of the Internet could compromise the health consumer-health professional relationship, our findings suggest the contrary. Our findings showed that health professionals were found to be the most commonly preferred mode of navigational support, even among consumers classified as not needing navigational support. Further research into how health professionals could assist consumers with Web-based health information seeking could strengthen the health consumer-health professional relationship amidst the growing use of “Dr Google.”
Results: Of the 400 respondents, the most preferred mode of navigational support was involvement of health professionals; this was reported by participants identified as needing and not needing navigational support. While there was a significant difference between groups, the degree of association was small (χ 2 1 [N=400]=13.2; P
The Guam Visitors Bureau welcomed the Micronesian Conservation Coalition to the HA fa Adai Pledge program last Saturday, June 10, 2017. The organization signed the pledge during the first Guam World Oceans Day Expo at the Agana Shopping Center.
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Kinder Morgan Canada will have access to up to $1 billion to restart construction, which will not need to be repaid by the company. Here’s what you need to know.
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – The woman who live-streamed her boyfriend’s shooting death by police was sentenced Wednesday in her own unrelated assault case.
Diamond Reynolds had pleaded not guilty to charges that she allegedly took part in a hammer attack on a woman in February of 2017. She was acquitted of second and third-degree assault back on March 28, but was convicted for fifth-degree misdemeanor assault.
Reynolds was sentenced to one year of supervised probation, and also must complete 80 hours of community service. If she obtains her GED, a $1,000 fine will be waived.
Reynolds was sitting next to Philando Castile when he was fatally shot during a July 2015 traffic stop by then-St. Anthony police officer Jeronimo Yanez. Reynolds livestreamed the bloody aftermath of the shooting. Yanez was acquitted by a jury last year.
SANTA ROSA, Calif. (AP)  A Northern California public broadcasting station will receive $72 million for changing its channel.
The Santa Rosa Press Democrat reports (http://bit.ly/2lLNzb2 ) that Sonoma County's station KRCB announced Monday that it will receive the windfall under an agreement that is part of a national effort to free up airwaves for the wireless telecom industry.
When the agreement takes effect next year, KRCB will continue to broadcast on Channel 22 but will stop doing so by UHF transmission, meaning it will only reach Sonoma County, not larger portions of the North Coast.
The money comes from a 10-month auction organized by the Federal Communications Commission. Participating commercial and public stations agreed to give up their spots on the broadcast spectrum to wireless providers such as AT&T and Verizon.
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Information from: The Santa Rosa Press Democrat, http://www.pressdemocrat.com
€12.3 million has been announced for the old brewery site in Kilkenny this morning.
Minister Heather Humphreys is in the city where she has just revealed details of the development loan finance to regenerate the site.
Plans to create a vibrant urban quarter will include new office, retail, education buildings and accommodation, the conservation of historic buildings on the site and a new liner park along the River Nore.
The money being announced this morning is coming through the Ireland Strategic Investment fund.
CAIRO, March 30 Egypt expects to see inflation fall to an average of 15.2 percent during the 2017-18 financial year beginning in July, deputy finance minister Ahmed Kouchouk said on Thursday.
Egypt's inflation rate has soared since it floated its currency last November, with annual urban consumer price inflation hitting 30.2 percent in February, its highest level in more than three decades. (Reporting by Nadine Awadalla; Writing by Eric Knecht)
The logo of Swiss pharmaceutical company Roche is seen outside their headquarters in Basel, January 30, 2014. REUTERS/Ruben Sprich/File Photo
ZURICH Roche's Alecensa kept people with a specific lung cancer alive longer without their disease progressing than Pfizer's Xalkori, the Swiss drugmaker said on Monday, as it seeks to move in on the U.S. company's share of early treatment of the disease.
Roche now plans to submit the results of the Phase III study to global health regulators, it said in its statement.
Alecensa, approved since 2015 in people with advanced ALK-positive non-small cell lung cancer who have failed on Xalkori, is now being trialed head-to-head against Pfizer's medication as an initial treatment.
(Reporting by John Miller)
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JURORS HAVE ADJOURNED THEIR DELIBERATIONS FOR THE DAY IN THE FIRST DEGREE MURDER CASE OF ROGELIO PABLO MORALES IN WOODBURY COUNTY DISTRICT COURT.
THE JURY GOT THE CASE AROUND NOON FOLLOWING CLOSING ARGUMENTS AND ENDED THE DAY WITHOUT A VERDICT AT AROUND 4;40PM.
THE JURY WILL RESUME DELIBERATIONS IN THE CASE THURSDAY MORNING.
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JURORS HAVE STARTED DELIBERATIONS IN THE FIRST DEGREE MURDER CASE OF ROGELIO PABLO MORALES IN WOODBURY COUNTY DISTRICT COURT.
THE JURY GOT THE CASE AROUND NOON FOLLOWING CLOSING ARGUMENTS.
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Immigrants in the U.S. illegally would be eligible for a Nevada program that helps victims of violent crime if a bill discussed during a committee meeting at the Nevada Legislature Monday makes it into law. The Victims of Crime program, administered by the state of Nevada, provides financial help to victims of violent crime in Nevada including assault/battery, sexual assault, domestic violence, physical abuse, child abuse elder abuse, homicide and drunken driving.
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To preview Auburn's game with Ole Miss on Saturday, Gus Malzahn was featured on "Tiger Talk" Thursday night to answer fan questions, including some submitted by AL.com readers.
Click the audio player below to listen to the full broadcast and be sure to check AL.com Monday to submit your questions to Coach Malzahn for next week's show.
A written recap of what Malzahn said can be found here.
HALIFAX — The developers of Canada's only commercial spaceport are hoping Nova Scotia's eastern shore will eventually be the site of as many as a dozen rocket launches annually.
Proponents of the project gathered in a Halifax boardroom this morning to plan the next steps, which will rely first on the province approving an environmental assessment plan.
Stephen Matier, president of Maritime Launch Services Ltd., said the goal is to break ground by mid-May, and to begin launching satellites from the $200-million project near Canso in 2020.
The consortium of three American firms is working with the Ukrainian-based Yuzhnoye Design to create the launch complex at the site in Guysborough County.
Maksym Degtiarov, a rocket designer with Yuzhnoye, said in an interview that the firm is capable of producing up to a dozen rockets annually to blast off from the site.
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With a verbal commitment from Jalen Carey on Wednesday afternoon, the Syracuse basketball program set the stage for the Class of 2018 to be one of the better recruiting classes in program history.
He and Darius Bazley give the Orange a pair of Top 50 recruits, while Buddy Boeheim seems to provide a valuable complimentary piece. On paper, it is likely the Orange's best group in at least seven years.
But just where does this group rank among the best recruiting classes in SU history? Hopefully, this provides some idea.
The following list is created based on the recruiting ranking (or estimations of it) when each class arrived at Syracuse, without taking their results into account.
Feel free to tell us what you agree with, and what you don't, in the comments.
It uses the following sources for information and to rank the players: Recruiting Services Consensus Index, Scout, Rivals, ESPN, 247 Sports and OrangeHoops.org.
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Saturday at the ASCAP Expo Stevie Wonder got political and said if he were president he’d build LOVE bombs, read on who knows what the future could hold for this multi talented artist.
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Alberta RCMP have sent out a release related to an accused and a complainant in a certain case
A publication ban is in place related to reporting of charges laid on an Alberta politician and the complainant in the case.
RCMP sent out the release at 6 p.m. on Friday stating that news media reporting is subject to the publication ban. Police don’t say what the incident is related to except that the identity of the accused and the complainant cannot be released due to the publication ban.
“In particular, the identity of the complainant and any information that may tend to identify the complainant is subject to of a publication ban issued by the justice of the peace who set the bail conditions in this matter,” states the release.
RCMP will not be releasing any further information regarding this matter.
There were several news agencies pulled stories recently but it is unclear if they are related.
With a name like America's Got Talent, it shouldn't come as a surprise when extremely talented individuals show up on the reality competition series. However, no one would have guessed that 16-year-old Christian Guardino would come out swinging with a voice like a seasoned R&B singer.
His rendition of the Jackson 5's "Who's Loving You" blew the judges away, even earning him a Golden Buzzer from Howie Mandel. Introduced in Season 9, the buzzer gives the recipient an automatic pass to the live semi-finals and can only be used once by a judge.
All the more amazing is the fact that the resilient teen used to be blind. At six months old, doctors told his mom he would eventually lose his sight completely. However, at age 12, experimental gene therapy helped him regain his vision. Now, he's headed to AGT's semi-finals.
America's Got Talent airs Tuesdays at 8/7c on NBC.
The city of Sloan, IA had city-wide picnic Sunday to raise money for a splash pad.
The city has been working for a year to raise enough money to put a splash pad at Sloan Park.
The splash pad will cost the city around $140,000 and members have raised around $10,000 so far.
The city set up a bunch of fun activities for families and kids to enjoy at the park Saturday afternoon.
The city applied for a $100,000 grant from Missouri River Historical Development.
Construction on the splash pad could start as soon as Spring 2018.
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Russian officials and Google have reached an agreement to settle a two-year-old case against Google for requiring the pre-installation of some of its apps on mobile devices using the Android system.
The agreement was announced today by Alexei Dostenko, deputy head of Russia's Federal Anti-Monopoly Service, according to Russian news reports.
Under the settlement, Google is to pay 439 million rubles (USD 7.8 million) in fines and will not limit the pre- installation of third-party apps, the reports said.
The case was brought to the FAS in 2015 by Yandex, which is Russia's dominant search engine and offers various apps including a popular one for ordering taxis. Yandex's shares surged 6 per cent on the Moscow stock exchange after the settlement was announced.
Miranda (1-1) allowed four hits while walking none and striking out five over seven shutout innings in Monday's 6-1 victory over the Marlins.
The left-hander needed 97 pitches to get through his seven innings of work, and it was a nice bounce-back outing after he allowed four runs in 5.2 innings for his first loss his last time out against Houston. Miranda dropped his ERA to 3.06 on the year, and he's fanned 14 hitters and walked just five in 17.2 frames. He may eventually become a bullpen arm, but if he continues to throw like this, he'll stick in Seattle's No. 5 slot.
DETROIT (AP) — If you do your homework, now is the time to practically steal a new sedan from your car dealer. For more than a year, sales o…
MOUNT PLEASANT, Wis. — Property owners in southeastern Wisconsin who believe they won’t be fully compensated for land Foxconn Technology Group needs to build a $10 billion plant are appealing a ruling dismissing their case.
A dozen property owners filed a federal lawsuit in January alleging the village of Mount Pleasant’s use of eminent domain is unconstitutional because it is for private rather than public benefit. They say the offers for their properties are too low.
A federal judge dismissed the suit this month, calling it “not cognizable.”
The Journal Times reports that the property owners’ attorney filed the appeal Tuesday.
An attorney for the village says the legal appeal won’t stop the project.
The Taiwanese company’s plant will manufacture advanced liquid crystal display panels.
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Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir Police has arrested a French journalist here for making a documentary on pellet victims. “Comiti Paul Edward has been detained for violating visa norms in Srinagar,” a senior police officer said.
Edward was arrested on Sunday evening from Kothibagh area. He was meeting separatists and pellet victims in the city to shoot his documentary, the officer said.
Scores of protesting youths suffered injuries from pellet guns used in 2016 following an unrest in the valley after the July 8 killing of Hizbul commander Burhan Wani. Some lost vision totally or partially after their injuries.
Edward has a passport and a business visa for India, valid upto December 22, 2018, the officer said. A business visa does not allow anyone to make a documentary on political or security related issues. An FIR under section 14B of the Passport Act has been registered against the French national, he said.
The French Embassy has also been informed about Edward’s detention, the officer said.
Donald Trump, the US president-elect, suggested Chicago should ask for his help to solve its growing gun crime plague after shootings soared in 2016.
America's third largest city had 762 murders last year, the most in two decades, and more than New York and Los Angeles combined.
The number of killings soared by more than 50 per cent from 2015.
A total of 4,331 people were killed or injured by bullets as anti-gun campaigners dubbed the city "Chiraq".
Mr Trump appeared to criticise Rahm Emanuel, the Chicago mayor who was also President Barack Obama's White House chief of staff during his first term.
Writing on Twitter Mr Trump said: "Chicago murder rate is record setting - 4,331 shooting victims with 762 murders in 2016. If Mayor can't do it he must ask for Federal help!"
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A four-year-old with cancer got a special superhero surprise when some of his favourite characters turned up at his home.
Toby Nye, from Osmondthorpe, Leeds, has stage four neuroblastoma.
The event on Sunday, organised by CPM Entertainers, saw characters such as Transformers robot Bumblebee, War Machine and Wonder Woman entertain Toby, his family and friends.
Mum, Stacey, said he had been overwhelmed by the surprise.
"It was amazing, just out of this world. We just never expected any of that, it was unbelievable," she said.
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John Cena suffered one of the most lopsided losses of his career in April at WrestleMania 34, losing to 53-year-old icon The Undertaker in less than three minutes.
Cena didn’t have an official match scheduled for the event and spent much of WrestleMania watching from a floor seat surrounded by fans, but The Undertaker eventually emerged for the dream match WWE fans had been anticipating for more than a decade. Cena-Taker wasn’t much of a match, though, and the Deadman dominated Cena, turning back the clock with a number of his signature moves.
Cena’s only appearance since WrestleMania 34 was at the Greatest Royal Rumble, where he beat Triple H in a singles match. Cena opened up on his role at WrestleMania 34 in an interview with Sports Illustrated.
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An off-duty cop was rushed to the hospital Saturday after he shot himself in the chest, police sources said.
First responders were called to the corner of Wythe Ave. and Williamsburg St. West in Williamsburg about 11:10 a.m.
The cop suffered a gunshot wound to the chest, according to initial reports. He was rushed to Elmhurst Hospital and is expected to survive.
Investigators suspect the wound was self-inflicted, sources said.
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One more New Year's surprise in restaurant closing news: AQ is shutting down this month after five years in business and many accolades, both local and national. Thrillist broke the news in this piece , the third in a series about what writer Kevin Alexander describes as a nationwide restaurant bubble in which he asserts "America's Golden Age of Restaurants is coming to an end."
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Hearts are lodging an appeal against Esmael Goncalves' red card at Kilmarnock after reviewing video footage of the incident.
The Edinburgh club believe their Portuguese striker was wrongly dismissed for an altercation with Kirk Broadfoot during their 1-0 win at Rugby Park on Saturday.
If the appeal is successful, Goncalves could be available to face Rangers at Ibrox on Saturday. He scored the only goal of the match in Ayrshire before being sent off along with Broadfoot midway through the second half.
The Kilmarnock centre-back appeared to pull Goncalves' hair after the players collided and Broadfoot was then seen holding his face. Both men were ordered off for violent conduct by referee Stephen Finnie.
Hearts are now attempting to have Goncalves' red card overturned by submitting a formal appeal to the Scottish Football Association.
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Atkinson scored a goal on eight shots in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Islanders.
He's now scored a point in four straight games since returning to the ice from a foot injury, picking up two goals and two assists with a plus-2 rating and 20 shots over that stretch. Injuries and an extended slump marred Atkinson's first half, but last year's 35-goal scorer seems intent on making up for lost time over the second half of the schedule.
The cast has been set for the Lifetime movie "Flint" based on the city's water crisis and includes some household names. Entertainers Queen Latifah and Jill Scott are set to star in the film along with actress Betsy Brandy of CBS's "Life in Pieces" and "Sneaky Pete" actress Marin Ireland, according to a Deadline.com story .
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For years, Rudy North woke up at 9 a.m. and read the Las Vegas Review-Journalwhile eating a piece of toast. Then he read a novel—he liked James Patterson and Clive Cussler—or, if he was feeling more ambitious, Freud. On scraps of paper and legal notepads, he jotted down thoughts sparked by his reading. “Deep below the rational part of our brain is an underground ocean where strange things swim,” he wrote on one notepad. On another, “Life: the longer it cooks, the better it tastes.”
LAFAYETTE (KLFY)- The funeral procession for Lafayette Cpl. Michael Middlebrook has begun at E. Broussard Road to Kaliste Saloom Rd.
The route follows:
– Kaliste Saloom Rd. to W. Pinhook Rd. – turn left
– W. Pinhook Rd. to E. University Ave- turn left
– University Ave. to W. Congress St- turn left
– W. Congress St. to Bertrand Dr. – turn right
– 1000 block of Bertrand Dr. is the end of the procession
The procession will end at Delhomme Funeral Home. At that time, all non-authorized vehicles will be dismissed and must continue north on Bertrand Drive.
Smith completed 21 of 28 passes for 264 yards with two touchdowns and an interception in Sunday's 37-27 win at San Diego. He also rushed six times for 21 yards with a rushing score.
Smith tossed multiple touchdowns for the first time since Week 7 and his five-yard rushing touchdown in the first half was his third straight game with a score on the ground. The only blemish on the day for Smith was when the threw an interception that was returned for a 90-yard touchdown. The Chiefs earned a first-round bye with their win and Oakland's loss at Denver, so Smith will have some time to get prepared for a home playoff game in a couple of weeks.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) - West Virginia residents are planning to gather at a statue of Confederate General Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson on the grounds of the state Capitol in Charleston and call for its removal.
The move planned for Sunday evening comes on the heels of a violent white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia. A statement from Stephen Smith says the group will also condemn racism and stand in solidarity with civil rights leaders in Charlottesville.
Three people were killed Saturday and dozens injured as white nationalists protested Charlottesville's decision to remove a Confederate monument.
Jack Deskins, who is helping to organize the West Virginia event, says Jackson tried to preserve the institution of slavery and bought a black child as a gift for his wife.
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Sonic Mania: Collector's Edition Unboxing
Seeeegaaaa!! Joey is back to unbox the Sonic Mania: Collector's Edition, and is joined by "#1 Sonic Fan Chastity Vicencio" to open it up and have a look at all the goodies inside.
Pakistan Bureau of Statistics Monday (today) announced the schedule for the first phase of the national census, which is expected to start in March 2017, Radio Pakistan reported
“The census will be carried out simultaneously in all four provinces,” the bureau’s chief statistican Asif Bajwa, said.
Speaking of the security measures taken to ensure smooth implementation of the process, he said services of 45 thousand security personnel will be employed.
Bajwa added that the first phase in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa will kick off from Peshawar and Mardan, while in Punjab, Faisalabad, Sargodha and Dera Ghazi Khan will be the first cities to be covered.
Two of the main cities in the Sindh province — Karachi and Hyderabad — are also to be covered in the first phase.
The federal capital, Islamabad, will also be one of the first cities to be surveyed.
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Madison, WI, emo trio Rainer Maria emerged in 1995 from the ashes of another poetically inclined local combo. Within six weeks of meeting, Rainer Maria recorded their first demo cassette, quickly selling out all 350 copies.
They’re back with a new album, ‘S/T’, out on August 18th – don’t miss the chance to see them play it LIVE at the intimate Back Room @ Colectivo!
Humpback whale calf jumping and full of energy off Coffs Harbour.
HUMPBACK whale calves have been sighted along the Coffs Coast as they continue their migration along the East coast.
Some adult humpbacks have been sighted heading back south.
This beautiful humpback whale calf was full of energy on the weekend, putting on a performance with tail slapping, breeching and happily swimming around its mum.
With a small swell and light winds, it was the perfect opportunity to spot whales out on the ocean.
Have you seen any calves yet?
It's not uncommon at this late stage in the northern migration to see calves travelling alongside their mums.
The Humpback whale migration is typically seen from May through to December as they head north to breed before the long swim back home to the cold waters of Antarctica.
OnePlus has unveiled yet another limited edition of the OnePlus 6 and this one dons the colour 'Red' like never before. Apart from its looks, find out what the smartphone has to offer.
The percentage of homes in negative equity, often referred to as underwater, continues to decline across the nation, though reports place Connecticut among the states with the highest share of these properties. CoreLogic's latest report places Connecticut's negative equity share, or percentage of mortgaged homes in which the loan amount is higher than what the home is currently worth, at 9.9 percent - the fifth-highest total nationally.
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The American Civil Liberties Union of Oklahoma filed a lawsuit Tuesday, asking the state Supreme Court to prohibit Justice Patrick Wyrick from serving on the court from District 2 in southeastern Oklahoma. The lawsuit on behalf of southeast Oklahoma residents Susan Spencer and Cheri Chandler alleges Wyrick doesn't meet the state Constitution's requirement that justices be a "qualified elector" - or voter - within the district for at least a year.
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Finland, Sweden and Denmark have yet to approve the new pipeline project, but with Germany as a major economic power on board it is increasingly likely that they will follow suit.The pipeline terminates in Greifswald, Germany, where it connects to various trans-European pipelines for distribution across that continent. The project is being designed according to the most modern quality standards , and part of those standards focus on minimal to zero adverse environmental impact, with expected emissions to be 61 percent lower than the existing Central Corridor's pipeline. The pipeline has a 3,100 km run across Russia, and a 1,200 km run under the Baltic Sea and towards Germany.With this pipeline in place,, but it also solidifies business and commercial relations with Europe as a whole. As the economic sanctions against the Russian Federation slowly resolve, the nation stands to be seen as much more vital to the region than it ever has been.
The Prime Minister has said that the next UK general election will be held on June 8. Speaking outside of Downing Street, Mrs May said that Britain needs stability ahead of Brexit and criticised opposition parties for creating division in Parliament. “The country is coming together but Westminster is not," she said. “In recent weeks Labour have threatened to vote against the final agreement we reach with the European Union. WHAT DOES THE GENERAL ELECTION MEAN FOR BREXIT?
SKY NEWS Theresa May has confirmed that she will seek an early general election
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Jonathan Sutherland introduces highlights from the weekend’s Scottish Premiership action. Friday evening sees Aberdeen travelling to Tayside to take on Dundee, while Saturday sees Rangers hosting Ross County and Motherwell heading to Tynecastle Park to play Hearts. Other games include Hamilton v St Johnstone, Kilmarnock v Partick Thistle and Celtic v Hibernian.
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The Team's Shooting Experience In Kashmir
The Aiyaary team wrapped up the Kashmir schedule in flat seven days. According to a leading tabloid, they interacted with the locals as well as the army in the Valley.
A source stated, "It was humbling to witness the difficult conditions in which the jawans lived and the constant danger they faced. For the jawans too, interacting with Sid and Manoj and posing for pictures with them was a wonderful experience."
The source further added, "Given the kind of films Neeraj and Friday Filmworks always make, people everywhere have faith that he will not misrepresent the locals or the state as a whole.
The authorities were extremely supportive given the sensitivity of the story and the shooting locations and it was a wonderful experience for everybody involved."
The Zurich Classic takes place from April 26-29 at TPC Louisiana in New Orleans.
While there will be no Tiger Woods this weekend, the Zurich Classic boasts a strong field, featuring 2018 Masters champion Patrick Reed, Justin Thomas, Jordan Spieth and Brooks Koepka.
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VINITA, Okla. (AP)  Authorities in Oklahoma say a 66-year-old man has been charged with the 1999 deaths of a couple and the abduction of two then-teenage girls who remain missing.
District Attorney Matt Ballard said Monday that Ronnie Dean Busick is charged with four counts of first-degree murder, two counts of kidnapping and one count of first-degree arson.
Authorities say Danny and Kathy Freeman of Craig County were shot to death in their mobile home on Dec. 30, 1999. The home was set on fire to cover up the slayings.
Officials say 16-year-old friends Lauria Bible and Ashley Freeman disappeared the same day and were never found. Lauria had spent the night at the Freemans' home.
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Ballard says Busick is accused of working with two other men who have since died.
SAN FRANCISCO — Authorities have identified a woman who died after falling from a cliff in San Francisco.
The San Francisco medical examiner identified her Friday as 36-year-old Arezoo Yusufi, of Tracy.
San Francisco Fire Dept. Lt. Jonathan Baxter says the Yusufi on Thursday fell about 300 feet from a cliff in Fort Funston.
San Francisco television station KPIX reports she was at a hang-gliding viewing platform. The platform has a safety barrier, but authorities say she was standing off to the side of it.
Authorities have not released information about how she fell.
Four Ohio children have died of flu-related illnesses in the past two weeks as the number of cases statewide appears to be peaking, health officials said Monday. Two of the deaths were from Columbiana County in eastern Ohio, including a 6-year-old boy from Salem and a 7-year-old boy from East Liverpool, who died on Saturday.
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Borussia Dortmund's ex-coach Thomas Tuchel has testified at the trial of a man accused of bombing the German soccer club's bus that the attack was partly responsible for his departure.
Defender Marc Bartra and a police officer were hurt in the April 11 attack as the bus left a Dortmund hotel for a Champions League match against Monaco.
Dortmund played, and lost, the game a day later.
Thomas Tuchel believes the attack on Borussia Dortmund's team bus hastened his exit
The dpa news agency reported Tuchel suggested on Monday at suspect Sergei W's trial that the attack led to a disagreement with chief executive Hans-Joachim Watzke over rescheduling the game, probably because 'I was sitting in the bus and he wasn't.'
Tuchel says it was a mistake to schedule the match a day later.
Tuchel was fired in May after an inconsistent season.
Turkey's foreign minister held talks with Qatar's emir Wednesday as the search for a diplomatic solution to the Gulf crisis intensified and the UN voiced fears over growing humanitarian concerns in the region.
Mevlut Cavusoglu called for dialogue to end the crisis, after meeting Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani in Doha.
The reference to "all fronts" could refer to Turkey's military base in Qatar.
The diplomatic push continued elsewhere, with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan -- who has described the decision by Gulf states to cut political and economic ties with Qatar as "inhumane" -- expected to hold phone talks with US President Donald Trump in coming days.
Doha also announced that its navy was to take part in a joint naval exercise with US vessels, which arrived in Qatar on Wednesday.
The decision to isolate Qatar had led to fears that thousands of families in the Gulf would be split apart.
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CNBC's Courtney Reagan reports that Nike found two executives engaged in inappropriate workplace behavior. Stacy Widlitz, SW Retail Advisors president, discusses what's next for the company going forward.
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The short-term plan for Chris Jericho is to keep him off TV for at least two weeks, selling the injuries he suffered at the hands of Kevin Owens.
Jericho was originally expected to wrestle Sami Zayn at the WWE Fastlane event for the US title, but storylines were re-written due to Seth Rollins' injury. Rollins was penciled in to take on Samoa Joe, but with him sidelined, Joe will now battle Zayn and Jericho at this time is not expected to wrestle at the event. Fastlane takes place on March 5.
Sources tell us that Chris Jericho was heavily involved in the planning of the 'Festival of Friendship' including suggesting the name of the magician and some of the details on at least one of the tricks that were performed.
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One of Milwaukee's most consistent rappers, El-Shareef is preparing to release a new mixtape with the equally consistent Milwaukee producer Derelle Rideout called Matching Verts, and today he gave us a taste of what the mixtape might hold with a new single. Over a breezy beat with a loose, early '90s vibe, the rapper riffs with Phife Dawg-esque mischief about girl problems and the value of a buck.
Below you can stream the song and its equally casual Damien Blue-directed video, which finds El-Shareef trying on hats and throwing a barbecue (it's the small things).
UK Litigation Roundup: Here's What You Missed In London
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 10:29 AM EDT) -- The last week has seen Qatar's QNB Group sue Eritrea, a commercial property developer lodge a claim against Clydesdale Bank and a suit against independent administrator Carey Pensions over financial transactions.
Here, Law360 looks at those and other new claims in the U.K.
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Ten years ago on April 16, 2007, Virginia Tech student Seung-Hui Cho shot 32 of his fellow students and instructors before killing himself. It was the deadliest school shooting and one of the deadliest gun massacres in U.S. history.
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DETROIT (AP) — Audi is recalling about 391,000 cars and SUVs in the U.S. and Canada because the electric coolant pumps can overeat and possibly cause a fire.
The recall covers the 2013 to 2016 A4, the 2013 to 2017 A5, the 2012 to 2015 A6, and the Q5 SUV from 2013 to 2017. All have 2-Liter turbocharged engines.
The Volkswagen luxury brand says in government documents that the pumps can become blocked with cooling system debris, or moisture in the pump can cause an electrical short. No reports of fires are listed.
Dealers will replace the pumps at no cost to owners. Audi says redesigned parts won’t be ready until November, but dealers will install a new version of the current pump until the redesigned ones are available.
Liverpool City Council's £1 Home Scheme or Homes for a Pound is an initiative to bring around 6,000 empty houses in the city back into use by helping first time buyers get on the property ladder.
The properties are released in phases of roughly 40 homes per time and applicants have to undergo a bidding process.
To be eligible, applicants have to live or work in Liverpool and must commit to staying in the property for five years. They must also be able to demonstrate they have enough savings behind them to spend on renovations.
A total of one hundred families have now been allocated a property, with a further 350 families being considered for one.
VIENNA, N.Y. -- State police say a man they stopped for speeding earlier this month in Oneida County had his driver's license suspended 10 times on six dates.
Daniel J. Hallowell, 33, of Vienna, was driving 74 mph in a 55 mph zone at 4:33 p.m. Aug. 5 on Marsh Road, state police said in a news release.
During the traffic stop, troopers said they learned Hallowell was driving with a suspended license, as well as a vehicle with a suspended registration and without insurance.
"While conducting a vehicle impound inventory, a small aluminum foil containing two small rocks of methamphetamine was discovered inside the vehicle," state police said in the release.
Hallowell was charged with second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and several traffic violations.
Hallowell was arraigned in Vienna Town Court and sent to the Oneida County Jail in lieu of $500 bail or $1,000 bond. He remained in jail Monday night, records show.
49ers star linebacker Reuben Foster has been suspended without pay for the first two games of the upcoming season and fined for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy, the league announced Tuesday.
29-year-old woman fatally shot Sunday night
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BATON ROUGE - According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, detectives are investigating the shooting death of a 29-year-old woman.
Asha Davis was found shot to death at 4115 Mohican Prescott Crossover Sunday night around 8:30 p.m.
The motive for the shooting is unclear at this time.
Anyone with information is urged to call the Violent Crimes Unit at 389-4869.
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo Meets with South-East Leaders over Igbo Quit Notice
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday met with South East Governors and other leaders of thought from the region and urged them not to be tempted into a tit-for-tat scenario amid hate speeches across the country. At the meeting which held at the old Banquet Hall, Presidential Villa, Abuja, Osinbajo urged the leaders to always […]
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ROTTERDAM Vitesse Arnhem claimed the first major trophy in their 125-year history with a 2-0 victory over AZ Alkmaar in the Dutch Cup final on Sunday with a late double by Ricky van Wolfswinkel.
Striker Van Wolfswinkel headed home his first goal after 80 minutes and followed that up with a second two minutes from time to take his tally for the season to 21 in all competitions.
The 28-year-old former Netherlands international also collected the first trophy of a career that has seen him turn out for Sporting Lisbon, Norwich City and Real Betis.
Vitesse had finished runners-up in the Dutch Cup on three occasions, the last in 1990, and their triumph means they have qualified for the Europa League group stage next season.
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Hundreds of flies have invaded people's homes, disrupting their lives.
Carmarthenshire council said health officials are trying to work out why there is such an issue.
Rachel Dyer, who lives in the area, said the infestation is affecting people's health.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - CARMILA SA:
* CARMILA CONTINUES TO IMPLEMENT ITS INVESTMENT PLAN WITH THE ACQUISITION OF TWO LEADING LARGE SHOPPING CENTRES, IN MARSEILLE-VITROLLES AND IN MADRID, FOR EURO 212.2 MILLION Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom:)
Shoe polish and food colouring were the only things Margaret Scott had to use when she first started painting in 1963. "There was a Bernard Aris painting on the wall of our house because our family knew him as a Taranaki artist and he had come to stay with us for a while," she said.
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The JLP candidate, Dr. Norman Dunn, is calling for a debate against the PNP’s Dr. Shane Alexis hosted by the National Debates Commission.
He made the call in a statement to the media this morning.
Dr. Dunn says he’s a firm believer in democracy and is in full support of the JDC’s mission to strengthen and grow the democratic process.
He says he wants the people of South East St Mary to make an informed decision on election day, and the best way to do this is to have both candidates debate on a fair platform.
The call for a debate was first made by the PNP’s standard bearer, Dr. Alexis at a PNP rally on Tuesday in Annotto Bay, St. Mary.
Meanwhile, Dr. Dunn says the debates commission did exceptionally well in planning the Local Government Debates and is confident in their ability to organize a debate for the upcoming by-election.
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It was the 26th year for the Antique Machinery Show located at the corner of County Road 28 and Dale Road in Port Hope this past weekend.
Along with the antique machinery this year, was also the first-ever Wheat Field Rendezvous Vintage Snowmobile Show and Swap Meet at the same location, both hosted by the Hope Agricultural Heritage Club.
After the violence: Photos capture North America's response to the chaos in Charlottesville Cities across North America mourn the death of Heather Heyer, who was killed when a car plowed into a group of activists preparing to march in opposition to the white nationalist rally.
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The dangers of right on red
Right-turns-on-red have always been associated with danger, despite arguments from those who claim otherwise. This is especially true when it comes to pedestrians, who are the most vulnerable in the collision.
Gennett (shoulder) is batting fifth as a designated hitter in Monday's game against the Cubs.
Gennett has been out since Thursday with shoulder tightness. He'll be a designated hitter in Thursday's game and should return to second base within a few days, barring setbacks. He should be good to go by Opening Day.
Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., discusses Michael Flynn's resignation, Russian intervention in the 2016 election, creating a commission to investigate Russia's influence and gun deaths in Chicago.
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MARATHON COUNTY (WKOW) --- They have one of the most stressful careers in law enforcement. And often it's a thankless job. This week, dispatchers are being recognized for their hard work during Dispatcher Appreciation Week. Jennifer Head has worked in the Marathon County Dispatch Center for nearly five years. During that time, she's dealt with a variety of difficult situations, ranging from overdoses to fires. “Somebody's calling you at a time they need it the most, a lot of ...
Duluth-Superior shipping season expected to open Tuesday
DULUTH, Minn. (AP) — Officials say the expected departures of six vessels this week will mark the star of the 2018 commercial shipping season in the Twin Ports of Duluth, Minnesota, and Superior, Wisconsin.
The Duluth Seaway Port Authority says departure times are hard to pinpoint, but the first two vessels plan to leave their winter berths on Tuesday. They include a tug, as well as a freighter that will head for Two Harbors to load iron ore. Four other ore boats are expected to leave Thursday and Friday.
Once loaded, the ore boats will proceed across Lake Superior toward Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, to await the opening of the Soo Locks at 12:01 a.m. on Sunday. Duluth-Superior could see its first arrivals a day or two later, depending on ice conditions.
In this Aug. 10, 2015, file photo, Stephen Colbert participates in "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" segment of the CBS Summer TCA Tour in Beverly Hills, Calif. Vice President Joe Biden will be among Colbert's first guests on "The Late Show."
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A three-judge panel of the state Superior Court on Monday upheld weapons convictions against a city man who killed someone in what police described as an accidental shooting.
Delroy Toomer, 27, appealed his sentence of 15 to 30 months in jail on charges of carrying a gun without a license and evidence tampering on grounds that the first charge should have been dismissed and the second did not have evidence to back it up. However, the judges found Toomer was properly convicted of the crimes.
Toomer was charged after Jason Khaleen-Rowe was shot on South Street on April 1, 2015. Prosecutors say Khaleen-Rowe had been passing weapons owned by Toomer’s wife, Angelic, when one of them discharged. Khaleen-Rowe died after being taken to a hospital.
Police described the death as being the result of firearms mishandling.
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The spring wildflower season is short but sweet. Wildflowers begin blooming first in southern Ohio, then in central Ohio and last in the northern part of the state.
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CLEVELAND (AP) -- Pacers guard Glenn Robinson III could play Monday night as Indiana tries to even its playoff series with the Cavaliers.
Robinson, who has missed the past 12 games with a sprained left calf, took part in the team's shootaround ahead of Game 2.
Robinson didn't dress for Saturday's series opener, which the Pacers lost 109-108 to the defending NBA champions.
Robinson hasn't played since March 22 after injuring himself during a practice scrimmage.
Coach Nate McMillan isn't sure how much he can use the league's slam dunk champion, who returned to practice on Sunday.
Robinson gives McMillan depth and another perimeter weapon to throw at the Cavaliers, whose defense has been suspect all season.
The 23-year-old Robinson averaged 6.1 points and 3.6 rebounds in 69 games.
​We chat with nine time World Champ, Antonio Cairoli, after a second hard fought GP against Jeffrey Herlings...coming in second to his main rival. Our time with him includes questions about the beginning of the season, his and Herlings current pace, his off-season training, and more.
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BERLIN (AP) — Germany's foreign minister says Poland can rely on his country to condemn distortions of history such as descriptions of Nazi camps in occupied Poland as "Polish concentration camps."
A proposed new law in Poland would outlaw publicly and falsely attributing Nazi Germany's crimes in World War II to the Polish nation. The U.S. has joined Israel in criticizing it, saying it would impact free expression.
German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel said Saturday: "This organized mass murder was carried out by our country and no one else. Individual collaborators change nothing about that."
Gabriel added: "We are convinced that only carefully appraising our own history can bring reconciliation. That includes people who had to experience the intolerable suffering of the Holocaust being able to speak unrestrictedly about this suffering."
United Airlines was forced to cancel a Venice, Italy-bound flight after the plane suffered a massive fuel leak while waiting to take off at Newark Liberty International Airport. Video captured by a passenger on board the Boeing 767-300 shows fuel gushing from its left wing.
According to a United Airlines spokesperson, the aircraft has been taken out of service. However, the airline did not disclose the amount of the fuel spilled or the cause of the spill. The incident, which took place Tuesday evening, forced United Flight 170 to return to the gate and its passenger to disembark. Passengers on the flight were provided hotel rooms for the night and rebooked on later flights.
DENVER (CBS4)– Gov. John Hickenlooper signed more bills into law on Tuesday. One of them will help prevent students in Colorado from going hungry.
The law expands the Child Nutrition School Lunch Protection Act.
Before the expansion, only public school students up to 5th grade could qualify for free lunches at school.
With the expansion, students up to 8th grade can get the food they need.
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In Milwaukee there lives a very special young man. One who sees more deeply than others. He sees so much that he loves in his city, but he also sees the fractures. And when this special boy begins to see icebergs floating into Milwaukee, he alone must find a way to help his community navigate through the dangerous waters. From internationally recognized playwright Finegan Kruckemeyer comes a contemporary folk tale inspired by conversations with our community. Suggested for families with young people ages 10 – 17+
Price: Tickets begin at $14 and can be purchased at www.firststage.org
"The View" co-hosts discuss whether the conservative economic commentator and former Reagan official is qualified for the job.
On the other hand, whenever it came to an Incubator & Accelerator program I participated in called Founders Space, it genuinely helped me to expand my business! When I first set out on the way of commencing my brand new app, there were a lot of inquiries I had. I'd been really baffled.
Hearing word from multiple sources out of Mitchell over the weekend that Bill Kluck of Mud Butte is possibly considering a run for the legislature. Kluck is a former State president of South Dakota Stockgrowers.
In looking, Kluck is registered as a Republican in District 29, meaning no matter what seat he chose (Senate or House), he’d likely trigger a primary election. If he runs for the Senate, he would be challenging Gary Cammack for the seat, and if he chooses the House, he’d be challenging Larry Rhoden & Tom Brunner.
Kluck is already registered to run as a precinct committeeman for his area out west.
Why is word of this coming out of Mitchell? From what I’m hearing, there was some gathering that took place in Mitchell where Kluck’s candidacy was brought up and discussed at length.
Only a week to go until petitions are due. Stay tuned!
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The Syracuse Crunch has won nine consecutive games, its longest winning streak since taking ten in a row in 2014-15.
The Crunch has a chance to reach that mark Friday when Providence visits the War Memorial. The Bruins pace the Atlantic Division with a .708 points percentage and have won seven in a row.
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Normally $60, these space-saving cutting boards fit into their storage container like file folders for easy access. I own these boards, and although they’re on the smaller side, this set comes with four different boards so it’s easy to grab another one when you run out of room, or when you don’t want to get raw chicken juices close to anything else. They’re dishwasher safe, and at the best price we’ve seen all year.
Feb 14 Atria Oyj:
* Q4 net sales 356.8 million euros ($378.71 million) versus 351.0 million euros year ago
* Q4 EBIT 10.8 million euros versus 4.8 million euros year ago
* Proposes FY dividend of 0.46 euro per share
* 2017 EBIT is expected to be better than in 2016
* 2017 net sales are expected to grow Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9422 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
FARMINGTON - Registrations for the Farmington Rec Dept's indoor soccer program for boys and girls grades 3-8 are taking place at the Community Center now. Fred Conologue returns as the programs's director. Indoor soccer will beheld Mondays and Saturdays from march 4 to April 1. Sign up deadline is Feb. 28.
TORONTO — Ontario's fiscal watchdog says the Liberal government will run a deficit this fiscal year, despite claims it has balanced the budget.
In a new report today, the Financial Accountability Office says the Liberals will run a $4 billion deficit in 2017-2018.
By 2021-2022, the FAO projects the government's budget deficit will grow to $9.8 billion.
The FAO also says the government's new Fair Hydro Plan, which cuts hydro rates by 25 per cent, will add $3.2 billion to the budget deficit by 2021-2022.
The Liberals presented a balanced budget in the spring, a year ahead of the provincial election, and have promised to keep the books in balance through the next couple of years.
Last year, Ontario's auditor general questioned the province's decision to include a pair of public pensions — the Ontario Public Service Employee's Union Pension Plan and the Ontario Teacher's Pension Plan — as assets on its balance sheet.
Rescuers in Thailand are searching for a possible air hole close to where 12 boys and their football coach are trapped, which could aid their recovery effort. Authorities are racing against time as heavy rain forecast for later this week and potential flooding making any forthcoming rescue impossible. The 12 boys and their football coach have been trapped inside the sprawling Tham Luang cave complex for nine days.
WELLINGTON Former All Blacks coach Eric Watson died at the weekend, New Zealand Rugby said on Tuesday. He was 91.
Watson also had a long spell in charge of the Otago provincial side and the Junior All Blacks, which included a famous victory over the All Blacks in 1973.
He spent two seasons with the All Blacks in 1979-80 and stepped down after a 23-3 victory over Wales at Cardiff Arms Park.
"It is with real sadness that we mark the passing of Eric Watson," New Zealand Rugby Chairman Brent Impey said in a statement.
"Eric made a huge contribution as head coach of the All Blacks, Junior All Blacks and Otago and was a big part of rugby for a long time.
"He remained a stalwart supporter of rugby after retiring, continuing to turn out on the sidelines for many years."
(Reporting by Greg Stutchbury; Editing by Peter Rutherford)
Pottermore Just Dropped Important Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them News. One Name Stands Out.
The new Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them movie may not be slated to hit theaters until Nov. 16, 2018, but exciting news about the second installment in the five-film franchise has already begun to drop.
According to Pottermore , there have been a number of recent cast additions to the film, including the one and only Jessica Williams — a.k.a. birthday-sharer and new best friend of J.K. Rowling . The Daily Show alum took to Twitter Friday to express her excitement over the role.
"HELLO THERE," she wrote . "I AM SCREAMING BECAUSE I AM GOING TO BE IN FANTASTIC BEASTS."
There's no word yet on who exactly Williams will be playing, but she will certainly be in good company. Also joining the cast is Brontis Jodorowsky as Nicolas Flamel, Wolf Roth as Spielman, Victoria Yeates as Bunty, Derek Riddell as Torquil Travers, Poppy Corby-Tuech as Rosier, Cornell S John as Arnold Guzman and Fiona Glascott.
A reception opened the exhibit “Land, Light, Lustre” in the Women’s Art Gallery at the downtown YWCA.
Among featured artists are:
Mary Woodworth, whose recent monotypes and collagraph prints celebrate the elemental nature of debris refabricated into a printing plate.
Andrea Knarr, who depicts light in her landscapes as an emotional barometer, evoking reverie and a sense of place.
Didem Mert, whose work in ceramic and metals conveys a sense of tranquility through minimalistic design and a sense of playfulness through her color palette and textured surfaces.
The show runs through Jan. 11.
John Wickham, who has died aged 89, was a urologist who pioneered keyhole surgery in Britain, using small incisions and specialised instruments to reduce scarring and aid patients’ recovery.
Appointed as a consultant urological surgeon at St Bartholomew’s Hospital in London in 1966, Wickham soon set about tackling what he saw as a gung-ho attitude among certain staff. At that time many surgeons prided themselves on being able to perform a wide range of procedures, and patients often needed several weeks to recover from their ministrations. To Wickham, who had initially considered a career in neurosurgery and had witnessed the extraordinary delicacy of operations on the brain, the scars left by more general surgeries seemed brutal and unnecessary. “I was fed up taking out tiny little [kidney] stones and going to the patient the following day and saying ‘look, we got your stone out!’, with...
Cobb County, Marietta, Ga., is searching for record keepers for its 401(a) and 457 plans.
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Barry Geraghty looks set for another lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering a suspected broken arm at Fairyhouse.
Geraghty, who only recently returned from lung and rib injuries which forced him to miss the Cheltenham Festival, was riding Minella Foru in the BoyleSports Irish Grand National.
The pair fell at the eighth, bringing down Arbre De Vie, and Geraghty could be seen holding his arm.
He missed the winning ride on the Joseph O'Brien-trained Slowmotion in the following race and was taken to hospital for X-rays.
Think Floridians like Spring Break? Billy (The Burglar) Lavelle, former Rosedalian who now tends bar in the Sunshine State, posted the following on Facebook:
“Ahhh, Spring Break. My least favorite time of the year. Twenty-one and 22-year-olds (some younger and trying to get over) from around the country are here. N.Y. kids don't come here. They don't have rich parents with condos to stay in.
“Spring Breakers come in the bar thinking they own it and can do whatever they want. Most are disrespectful, and they don't tip worth a s--t. I can't wait until they are gone and we can get back to normal. And I only work until 7 p.m. Couldn't imagine dealing with the little snots at night time. Lol. OK, rant over!”
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Cholesterol is a fatty substance essential for the normal functioning of the body, according to the NHS
While it is mainly made by the liver, it can also be found in certain foods.
It is carried in blood by proteins, and when the two combine they are called lipoproteins.
This HDL - or “good” - cholesterol carries cholesterol away from the cells and back to the liver, where it's either broken down or passed out of the body as a waste product.
Deputies arrested a 24-year-old Temecula man in connection with an early February vandalism that left the Old Town Temecula post office and nearby businesses damaged, sheriff's officials say.
On Tuesday, Feb. 14, deputies from the Temecula station's Homeless Outreach Team found Chuck Stickles near Old Town Front Street and Moreno Road in the city and arrested him on suspicion of felony vandalism in the incident as well as for an outstanding felony warrant in another vandalism investigation, according to a Riverside County sheriff's news release.
Stickles had been identified as a suspect in a vandalism spree that happened sometime around Friday, Feb. 3, according to officials.
During that vandalism, someone threw rocks at the post office building and then dumped over trash cans in a couple different parking lots in that area.
Damage to the post office included a busted front door and smashed windows.
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Vivo Energy Ghana, the award-winning company behind the Shell brand in Ghana, has re-opened its Sunyani Bekwae station with additional exciting offerings in its ever-expanding network in Kumasi. This is the second Shell station to bring the global fast food chain Kentucky Fried Chicken to Kumasi residents.
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UPDATE 9:09 P.M. EST - According to The Owen County Sheriff's Department, the man in the pictures has now been identified.
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OWEN COUNTY, Ind. (WTHI) - The Owen County Sheriff's Department is asking for help identifying a man accused of exposing himself to others.
The Department's Facebook page shares: "He was seen exposing himself to several individuals, including children, at the falls in McCormick’s Creek State Park on Saturday, June 30th."
Officials ask that if you know who this person is, to please contact the Owen County Sheriffs Department.
Their phone number is 812-829-4874 ext 1.
The page states that callers may remain anonymous.
Bi-folding doors in the updated kitchen, which has an antique O'Keefe & Merritt range, open onto a covered patio. The outdoor space has room for living and dining and a tall brick fireplace. An outdoor shower is at the side of the home.
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Today we celebrate the birthday of Broadway composer and Tony nominee, Tim Minchin!
Tim is a composer and lyricist and has been represented on Broadway by Matilda The Musical and most recently, Groundhog Dauy.
He is a musician, actor, comedian and writer. As a musical satirist, he has toured in the UK, the US and Australia and released 5 DVDs, including So F**king Rock, Ready For This?, and Tim Minchin Versus the Heritage Orchestra Live at the Royal Albert Hall.
Acting highlights include Rosencrantz in Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead (Sydney Theatre Company), Judas Iscariot in Jesus Christ Superstar (arena tour of UK and Australia) and, for television, Atticus Fetch in "Californication" (Showtime) and Smasher Sullivan in "Secret River" (ABC).
Happy Birthday, Tim!
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NASHVILLE — The Texans are going into the playoffs with their quarterback situation unsettled again. Tom Savage wound up sidelined by a concussion, and Brock Osweiler played well enough after coming off the bench that coach Bill O'Brien said Houston will be evaluating who starts its AFC wild-card game. "We will talk about that as a staff," O'Brien said. "We will talk about that (today) and the next day." Osweiler threw for 253 yards and a touchdown and also ran for a 1-yard TD on fourth and goal in the fourth.
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Woman, 37, found unresponsive in home early on March 15; taken to hospital where she died
The Vernon-North Okanagan RCMP General Investigative Section (GIS) has taken lead of a sudden death investigation after a 37-year-old woman was found unresponsive in her Vernon home.
Police were notified in the early hours of March 15 that the woman was taken to hospital from her residence on Cordon Place, near The Rise Golf Course. She subsequently died at VJH.
“Due to the circumstances, investigators are now looking into the matter to determine if foul play was involved in her death,” said RCMP spokesperson Const. Kelly Brett.
RCMP were still at the home as of Monday as the investigation is ongoing.
“There is no risk to the public,” said Brett.
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PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — A local Pakistani government official says a suicide bomber has targeted the administrative headquarters of a trib…
Raízen set to win auction for two sugar mills in Brazil - creditor
SAO PAULO, June 14 Brazil's Raízen Energia SA, the world's largest sugar maker, is set to win on Friday a judicial auction of two sugar mills owned by Tonon Bioenergia SA, having made the highest bid, a manager at a group of cane producers which is a strategic creditor of Tonon told Reuters on Wednesday.
M. Sue Mosley, 96, of Hillerman, Ill., died Saturday, March 17, 2018, at Southgate Nursing and Rehab in Metropolis, Ill.
Visitation will be 11 a.m. until funeral at noon Thursday, March 22, at Gent Funeral Home in Alton.
Islamic State fighters captured some territory around Tora Bora, the former stronghold of Osama bin Laden in Afghanistan's eastern Nangarhar province, officials said Wednesday. The push and capture of the giant cave complex that once housed the late al-Qaida chief would be a major scoop for the Islamic State group in its increasingly deadly rivalry with the Afghan Taliban.
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Oakley Friends monthly support group is for carers of people with dementia, run by carers and ex-carers, with regular guest speakers. Occasional outings are organised for both the carer and person cared for. It also offers 10-week educational courses for carers of people with dementia twice a year, starting in April and October. Topics covered include wellbeing, finance and benefits, legal aspects, local organisations, and NHS and Social Services.
April 24 (Reuters) - Sellas Life Sciences Group Inc:
* SELLAS LIFE SCIENCES GROUP- ON APRIL 19, CO AND GREGORY TORRE, AGREED THAT HIS EMPLOYMENT AS CHIEF REGULATORY OFFICER WOULD CEASE - SEC FILING
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A Waukesha County judge has rejected a request to move the trial for one of two girls accused in the “Slenderman” stabbing case. “Coverage has certainly been extensive, and it seems like everybody in Waukesha is intimately familiar with that, so we were expecting the judge to grant that motion,” said Anthony Cotton, the attorney for 15 year-old Morgan Geyser. “It’s disappointing.”
Geyser will stand trial in October. The judge also ruled that a confession she gave to police will be admissible at trial. Geyser and Anissa Wier are being tried as adults for stabbing a classmate 19 times when they were 12 years-old in 2014. The girl survived.
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Andrew Luck isn't sure when he'll start throwing again and won't set a timetable for his return from shoulder surgery.
The Indianapolis Colts starting quarterback isn't expected to do much - if any - work during the team's offseason workouts.
Players and coaches held their first official team activities Monday at the team complex, and for the first time Luck acknowledged that his injury problems began during a Week 3 contest at Tennessee in 2015.
He missed nine games that season with an assortment of injuries, including a lacerated kidney. After the season, Luck said he decided to undergo rehab rather than opt for surgery. But after aggravating the injury several times last season, he decided to have surgery.
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– WWE posted the following video of Dolph Ziggler offering Valentine Day advice to fans on Cricket Wireless’ Facebook page:
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Two teens killed, two injured in Secret Harbour crash in Perth's south
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Two teenage boys have been killed in a crash in Secret Harbour, in Perth's south overnight.
The pair, aged 16 and 17, died when the driver of the car lost control on a bend on Secret Harbour Boulevard shortly before 8:00pm on Friday and crashed into a tree, police said.
A third passenger is in a critical condition in hospital and the driver is in a serious but stable condition.
Officers from the Major Crash Unit are investigating.
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The ASX 200 has given up most of yesterday's gains, falling 0.4% on Wednesday to 6,183 points. Financials overtook a handful of other sectors to be the leading decliner while telecoms and utilities were the only two sectors to advance.
It sounds like a movie script and Pastor Darryl Burton of the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection in Leawood says his life story might soon turn into a book or movie. "Just in the past couple of weeks, people from like the Oprah Winfrey camp, people from Steve Harvey," Burton said of agents and representatives who called him.
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If you're like most people, the only reason you pull out your brown bottle of three-percent hydrogen peroxide is to clean a cut. It is a much less painful way to sanitize your wound than, let's say, alcohol (OUCH!). But did you know that hydrogen peroxide has a lot of other everyday uses as well? Keep reading to find out how to clean your kitchen, your toothbrushes, and even your feet.
Florida’s Tampa Tony was just released from prison after a 2006 conviction for conspiracy to possess and distribute over five kilograms of cocaine. He decides to drop off a new single titled “No Feelings” featuring J. Towns. Produced by Jvon On Da Beat.
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Manager Jeff Banister said Gomez is not in the lineup Monday against the Tigers because he is "a little under the weather," Stefan Stevenson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.
While it was originally thought to be a normal day off for Gomez, who had started 14 of the Rangers' past 15 contests, it appears the 31-year-old is dealing with a slight illness. It doesn't appear to be anything overly serious, but Banister wanted to give him a day to get better. Drew Robinson is starting for him in center field for the series opener, batting ninth.
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A thief has been placed under supervision for stealing items from a town centre shop.
David Forsyth, of Gillies Street in Troon, stole £37.97 worth of goods from TK Maxx on River Street in Ayr on December 7 last year.
The 34-year-old pled guilty to stealing an item of clothing, a watch and a pair of earrings.
Forsyth was placed under supervision for 12 months and his liberty was restricted for three months.
He must remain in his home address from 7pm - to 7am.
In The Star on Saturday on page A2 in the photo, 'Ramping up,' two boys are in the air going down the stairs at Minnow Lake skate board park. I wonder what the liability cost is for this dangerous questionable behaviour to the city? Don't ask. Nobody will answer.
The city has removed and won't replace our diving board in Capreol on the island at the riverfront. Excuse? Liability.
The city closed the Capreol ski hill but is spending millions at Adnac. Skate sharpening in Capreol was removed (no kid left behind). Senior Bob McDonald was sharpening with his own machine for $2. The city sent him a bill for $600 for liability. Bob sold his machine and shut down.
The city has no problem sending us our property tax bills and using Capreol as a cash cow for Inner city mismanagement, along with questionable policing and bylaw enforcement.
All will be remembered come Oct. 22, 2018 -- Election day.
Fred Lammi
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Officials tweaking new licenses plates to make them more legible
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Illinois' new license plates are about to get a touch-up after complaints that the new ones aren't as easy to read as the old ones.
The new design, unveiled last fall to mixed reviews, is going to get some darker ink in some places and a lighter gray for Abraham Lincoln's face.
"We do think they're legible ... We're just trying to make them better," said Dave Druker, spokesman for Secretary of State Jesse White.
About 150,000 of the new plates already have been sent to motorists. Druker said there are no plans to recall those plates, saying they are a tiny fraction of the 10 million plates to be distributed statewide.
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(Brownsville, TX) — For the first time in months, the number of arrests on the border with Mexico are down. Officials say in June, the U.S. Border Patrol made around 34-thousand arrests, compared to 40-thousand in May. In June 2017 there were only 16-thousand arrests.
Newly released Strzok-Page FBI texts show relationship between FBI official and federal judge. Reps. Jim Jordan and Ron DeSantis are joined by Tom Fitton of Judicial Watch to react on 'Hannity.'
Last weekend I watched, the closing title of the IMAGINE Film Festival in Amsterdam this year, and had a lot of fun with it , as with more horror anthologies recently.Anthologies, whether with or without a framing device, are an excellent way to present stories which have a different build-up and pay-off than a regular feature will have. Not every story lends itself to a 90-120 minute long treatment, after all, and if you can get several good stories together with a common theme, and anthology film can be quite a treat indeed. You can even play with the different styles of different directors, if you like, or give a few promising new talents an opportunity to shine among a few more established names.These plus-points apply for all genres of course, not just horror, though horror fans seem to have embraced the anthology concept more than other movie-goers.So let's make anthologies the subject of the week. What's your favorite anthology film?Chime in, in the comments below, and HAVE YOUR SAY!!
Natalie Portman is at her best playing characters who want to be seen as perfect.
She did that in Black Swan (2010), and she won the Best Actress Oscar.
And she is doing it again, as one of America's most public figures, Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy.
But how the story affects you depends on how familiar you are with that piece of US history.
Jackie follows the aftermath ofUS president John F. Kennedy's assassination, zooming in on how Jackie fought to portray the perfect widow while struggling emotionally in private.
Pale and gaunt, Portman not only looks the part - those vintage costumes are perfect for her - she manages to channel the grief and pain powerfully.
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An altercation between two students at Columbia Junior High at 2901 54th Ave. E. in Fife resulted in a stabbing. One student has been transported to a local hospital and the boy's assailant has been arrested. The lockdown was lifted after 1 p.m.
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Capt. Jack Sparrow was on his best behaviour as he surprised patients at the BC Children's Hospital in Vancouver.
Actor Johnny Depp brought one of his best-known characters from the "Pirates of the Caribbean" franchise to delight kids at the hospital.
He met one-on-one with kids — from newborns to teens — and their families for more than five hours, said the BC Children's Hospital Foundation on Facebook.
Depp, who is in Vancouver to film "Richard Says Goodbye," reportedly did not break character once during the visit.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Short-lived White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci says if it were up to him, top adviser Steve Bannon would be gone from President Donald Trump’s administration.
But, he notes, “it’s not up to me.”
“The Mooch,” a few weeks removed from his spectacular flameout following an expletive-laden conversation with a reporter, appeared Monday on CBS’ “Late Show” with Stephen Colbert. Colbert has seen his ratings soar since Trump’s inauguration with his relentless comedic attacks.
Colbert showed a picture of Scaramucci former White House Chief of Staff Reince Priebus glaring at each other. Scaramucci said there was “no love lost” between the two.
He said he and Priebus got along well when he was writing checks to the Republican National Committee, which Priebus once led.
DURHAM, N.C. – A group of anti-white supremacy protesters tore down a Confederate monument Monday during a rally outside a North Carolina courthouse.
Amid chants of “No KKK, no fascist USA,” the group used a ladder and rope to pull down the monument. Several protesters then kicked and spit on the twisted statue as the crowd cheered, according to WNCN.
The protest was organized in response to the white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia over the weekend. Organizers of the Durham gathering told WNCN their goal was to “smash white supremacy.”
#Durham protesters continue their march downtown in an effort to "smash white supremacy" #Charlottesville pic.twitter.com/MKHjS3HrDT — Derrick Lewis (@DerrickQLewis) August 14, 2017
It’s not the first time that the monument, which depicts a Confederate soldier with the words “In memory of the boys who wore the gray,” has been vandalized since it was erected in 1924.
In July, 2015, someone spray painted “Black Lives Matter” on the base of the monument.
KEY LARGO, Fla. (AP)  Climate change is forcing people in the Florida Keys to spend millions of dollars to raise some of their roads as sea levels rise.
The Miami Herald reports Monroe County will elevate the most flood-prone roads in two neighborhoods in Key Largo and Big Pine, while collecting and treating stormwater runoff as well.
County sustainability program manager Rhonda Haag says half of the 300 miles (480 kilometers) of county roads are susceptible to rising sea levels in the next 20 years. Early estimates show raising one-third of a mile of road above sea level could cost $1 million dollars in Key Largo and more than $2.5 million in Big Pine.
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May 3 Blackpearl Resources Inc
* Blackpearl announces first quarter 2017 financial and operating results
* Qtrly production averaged 10,753 barrels of oil equivalent (boe) per day
* Planning to spend between $185 and $190 million on capital projects, down from our initial guidance of $200 million
* Blackpearl Resources Inc FY funds flow from operations is expected to be between $55 and $60 million
* Qtrly earnings per share $0.02
* Blackpearl Resources Inc - anticipate oil and gas production to average between 10,000 and 11,000 boe/d in 2017, unchanged from initial guidance
* Target for initial steam injection for second phase is mid-2018
* Oil production will be impacted during q2 as a result of a facility turnaround and inspection in may
* Blackpearl Resources Inc qtrly oil and gas revenue - gross of $37.2 million versus $13 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The Arizona Republic names Greg Burton as executive editor
PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Republic has announced that Greg Burton has been named executive editor of the state's largest newspaper and azcentral.com.
The announcement came Monday.
Burton replaces Nicole Carroll, who recently was named editor in chief of USA TODAY.
The 54-year-old Burton has been executive editor of the Desert Sun in Palm Springs, California and a regional editor for the USA TODAY Network.
Under Burton, The Desert Sun won national awards for public service and investigative reporting, Emmys for digital storytelling and an Edward R. Murrow award for a video project on criminal-justice reform.
Last week, the Republic and USA Today Network won the explanatory reporting prize for a multi-format look at the challenges and consequences of building the Mexican border wall that was a centerpiece of President Donald Trump's campaign.
BEIJING, April 28 Chinese automaker BYD Co Ltd , backed by Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc, reported a 28.8 percent fall in net profit in the first quarter.
Net profit was 605.8 million yuan ($87.88 million) in the quarter, in line with its forecast last month of a 24 to 35 percent decline..
It also predicted on Friday an up to 31.4 percent in first-half net profit as green car sales slow in China as the government steps back from its policy push.
That would be the biggest drop in first-half profits since 2012.
($1 = 6.8938 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Muyu Xu and Jake Spring; editing by Susan Thomas)
BRASILIA, March 31 The new long-term interest rate created by the government to replace the TJLP rate will strengthen monetary policy, allowing for lower interest rates in the future, central bank president Ilan Goldfajn told journalists on Friday.
The government announced earlier in the day that it would overhaul the TJLP, a benchmark interest rate that state development bank BNDES uses for long-term corporate loans, in a bid to reduce costly subsidies.
(Reporting by Alonso Soto; Writing by Silvio Cascione)
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The federal government has appointed Rizwan Ahmed, a BS-21 officer of the Pakistan Administrative Service (PAS), as Chairman Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC). The new chairman assumed charge of his office here on Monday.
Rizwan holds a Masters degree in Public Administration from Harvard University, USA. He joined the government service in 1988.
Mr. Rizwan has worked on various key positions in the federal and provincial governments including Additional Secretary Cabinet Division, Additional Secretary Establishment Division, Chairman Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP), Managing Director Pakistan Security Printing Corporation (PSPC), Secretary Health, Government of Sindh, Managing Director Sindh Public Procurement Regulatory Authority, Government of Sindh and Deputy Commissioner, Hyderabad.
Sparta recovered from a slow start with s strong second half, as the Lady Spartan strikers upended La Crosse Logan 2-1 in Mississippi Valley Conference girls soccer action at Sparta High School Thu
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A docket of inquiry for criminal charges against beleaguered global retailer Steinhoff and its directors following allegations of fraudulent transactions is to be opened by the Progressive Professionals Forum (PPF).
The forum said it would also write a report to the public protector requesting her to initiate a comprehensive inquiry into asset management companies sub-contracted by the Public Investment Corporation to assess if they are not also involved in alleged acts of economic terrorism.
Hanging from the ceiling in Cleveland's oldest bar is a lot of memorabilia, but a roll of toilet paper? What's that about? (Watch the video to find out.)
"It probably a conversation piece at least three or four times a week," Ken Kamola of the Harbor Inn said. The Harbor Inn, 1219 Main Ave., Cleveland, is a collection Cleveland memories, lifebuoys from the harbor, office name plates from retirement parties, and the brass bell from the freighter the Zenith City.
Visitors to the bar ask a lot of questions, but the roll hanging from the ceiling seems to spark some interest.
Kamola laughs when he tells the story of a retired lottery ticket roll that became a toilet tissue roll when an employee thought the tube should be re-purposed. So there it is, another Cleveland mystery solved.
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The New York Giants released their injury report Friday afternoon, which featured some offensive starters being ruled out. The Los Angeles Chargers come to town and have ruled out rookie wide receiver Mike Williams and veteran running back Branden Oliver.
Williams, the Chargers first-round pick in the 2017 NFL Draft has yet to make his debut as he suffers from a back injury. Oliver is dealing with a hamstring injury and didn’t practice all week.
While those players were ruled out, offensive tackle Joe Barksdale (foot) is questionable but he practiced in full Friday. Linebacker Jatavis Brown (ankle), tight end Seth McGrath (foot) and wide receiver Tyrell Williams (neck) are all listed as questionable.
The Giants ruled out running back Paul Perkins (ribs) and center Weston Richburg (concussion). Defensive ends Jason Pierre-Paul (shoulder/knee) and Olivier Vernon (ankle) are listed as questionable along with guard John Jerry (hamstring) and rookie defensive end Avery Moss (shoulder).
EUR/CHF Daily Outlook Daily Pivots: (S1) 1.0633; (P) 1.0654; (R1) 1.0664; More... EUR/CHF is staying in tight range of 1.0631/0706 and intraday bias remains neutral first. With 1.0706 resistance intact, outlook stays mildly bearish. Break of 1.0620 key support level will extend the larger decline from 1.1198 to 1.0485 fibonacci level. However, considering bullish convergence condition in 4 hour MACD, break of 1.0706 minor resistance will raise the chance of medium term reversal. In that case, focus will be turned back to 1.0749 and then 1.0897 key resistance. In the bigger picture, the decline from 1.1198 is seen as a corrective move. Such correction is still in progress. Sustained trading below 38.2% retracement of 0.9771 to 1.1198 at 1.0653 will target 50% retracement at 1.0485. On the upside, break of 1.0897 resistance is needed to confirm completion of such fall. Otherwise, outlook will stay bearish. Subscribe to our daily and mid-day newsletter to get this report delivered to your mail box
March 19 (Reuters) - ROBYG SA:
* SAID ON FRIDAY THE COMPANY RESOLVED TO ISSUE SERIES PA BONDS WITHIN A PROGRAMME FOR UP TO 300 MILLION ZLOTYS
* SERIES PA BONDS TO BEAR VARIABLE INTEREST BASED ON WIBOR 6M INCREASED BY MARGIN OF 2.70 PERCENT PER ANNUM
* THE COMPANY INFORMED ABOUT PLANS TO ISSUE SERIES PA BONDS ON FEBRUARY 12
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An adorable cat named Maro who seems to enjoy a bit of cosplay, allows himself to be dressed up as the chef of beautifully prepared meals from all over the world whose origins are reflected in his costumes. These meals include recipes from France, Italy, Japan, Russia/ and United States, just to name a few.
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On the occasion of his fifth wedding anniversary, a magazine writer reports that his beautiful wife has gone missing.
10:09 Reported News Briefs Tevet 4, 5777 , 02/01/17 Tevet 4, 5777 , 02/01/17 ISIS claims responsibility for Istanbul attack ISIS claimed responsibility for the attack on an Istanbul nightclub in which 39 were killed. Another 69 were wounded.
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JOHANNESBURG, March 30 The leader of a South African opposition party said he planned to file for disciplinary or impeachment proceedings against President Jacob Zuma in a court application on Thursday.
Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema said the application to the Constitutional Court would seek to order the Speaker of Parliament to institute the action against Zuma.
Malema said the filing was linked to a decision by the Constitutional Court last March, when it ordered Zuma to return some of the $16 million spent on enhancing his residence at Nkandla in KwaZulu-Natal province. Zuma has since has taken out a home loan to repay some of the state money.
The ultra-left EFF party said in a statement the Nkandla saga "renders him (Zuma) unfit to hold the high office of President." (Reporting by James Macharia; editing by John Stonestreet)
Is "Blade Runner 2049" a worthy follow-up to the original 1982 Ridley Scott movie? Take a look at my review!
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May 2 Bluebird Bio Inc
* Bluebird bio inc- entered into a worldwide license agreement around its proprietary lentiviral vector platform with novartis pharma ag
* Bluebird bio inc- financial terms of agreement with novartis include an upfront payment to bluebird as well as milestone and royalty payments
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A England defeated Colombia 4-3 (1-1) via penalty shootout in a FIFA World Cup pre-quarterfinal here on Tuesday.
Harry Kane converted a penalty to give England the lead in the 57th minute. But Colombia bagged their equaliser in the third minute of the injury time when Yerry Mina headed into the net from a corner, taking the game to extra time.
With no goal scored in the extra time, the match was decided via penalty shootout, where England prevailed.
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Bad weather Monday night in Gastonia suspended Game 1 of the Pettit Cup finals between Gastonia and Wilmington.
Play was suspended in the top of the second inning with the Sharks leading 4-0.
Trevor McCutchin gave Wilmington the lead with a two-run home run in the first inning.
In the second frame, Cam Locklear two-run blast to make it 4-0.
The two teams will resume Game 1 Tuesday at noon in Gastonia. Game 2 will be played in Wilmington with a third game to follow the second game if necessary.
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iOS 11.3 developer beta has been out for a few days and we’re seeing some ARKit 1.5 examples showing up on YouTube and Twitter. The demos are rudimentary right now, but will likely improve as developers get more time with Apple’s updates augmented reality technology.
One of the big new features in ARKit 1.5 is vertical plane, or wall, detection. That’s what the early demos are focusing on.
DACA is set to expire in less than three months. Here are four bills gaining traction that could replace DACA.
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April 30 (Gracenote) - Line-ups for the second Test between West Indies and Pakistan on Sunday in Bridgetown, Barbados West Indies won toss and decided to bat West Indies: Kraigg Brathwaite, Kieran Powell, Shimron Hetmyer, Shai Hope, Vishaul Singh, Roston Chase, Shane Dowrich, Jason Holder (capt), Devendra Bishoo, Alzarri Joseph, Shannon Gabriel Pakistan: Azhar Ali, Ahmed Shehzad, Babar Azam, Younis Khan, Misbah-ul-Haq (capt), Asad Shafiq, Sarfraz Ahmed, Mohammad Amir, Yasir Shah, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Abbas Referees: Richard Kettleborough (Umpire), Bruce Oxenford (Umpire), Richard Illingworth (TV umpire), Chris Broad (Match referee)
There’s a Blacklight Charity Yoga Event at Afterglow Yoga in Lahaina on Wednesday, June 6th. Put the glow in your flow during the second blacklight yoga fundraiser for Maui United Way at the Lahaina Studio. Dress in your blacklight sensitive clothing (whites). Lights, fluorescents and all paints will be provided. 100 percent of the proceeds will go to Maui United Way and their continued support of the community. Space is limited. Call or go online to signup. $10. 7pm. Afterglow Yoga Lahaina, (143 Dickenson St. Suite 101B); 808-495-7159; Afterglowyoga.com
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Fatal crash closes westbound Alico Road in south Fort Myers
A fatal crash is blocking westbound lanes on Alico Road at Gator Road in south Fort Myers.
The crash happened shortly after 2 p.m. and is expected to be closed west of Lee Road for several hours according to FHP.
This story will be updated as information becomes available.
(Reuters) - A low pressure area located about 300 miles (480 km) east of the Turks and Caicos Islands has a 40 percent chance of developing into a tropical cyclone in the next 48 hours, the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) said on Friday.
"Environmental conditions, however, are expected to become a little more conducive for development during the next day or two, and this system could become a tropical depression over the weekend," the NHC said.
The General Secretary of the main opposition National Democratic Congress has accused President Nana Akufo-Addo of electing to be globetrotting while Ghanaians mourned Major Maxwell Mahama who was lynched by residents of Denkyira Obuasi two weeks ago. "Indeed, it is very sad and insulting to our revered Ghana Armed Forces that the Commander-in-Chief of the GAF chose to be junketing abroad while the whole nation was mourning and burying the late military officer.
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Philadelphia is welcoming Meek Mill home.
Hours after his release from prison, the rapper hopped in a helicopter and arrived just in time to watch the Philadelphia 76ers take on the Miami Heat in Game 5 of the NBA playoffs. The Wells Fargo Arena erupted into applause when Mill took the court and rang the bell, a tradition that precedes every home 76ers game.
Ahead of tip-off, the 30-year-old Philly native took a shower in the locker rooms and spent some time with close friend Kevin Hart. The comedian documented their reunion on social media, teasing, "Meek got fat as s--t!"
On Tuesday, the "Ima Boss" performer was granted bail after spending nearly five months behind bars. He was previously sentenced to two to four years for violating probation in connection to a drug and weapons conviction in 2008.
April 24 (Reuters) - WABTEC Corp:
* WABTEC REPORTS 1Q EPS OF 92 CENTS, AFFIRMS FULL-YEAR GUIDANCE
* Q1 SALES $1.06 BILLION VERSUS I/B/E/S VIEW $1.02 BILLION
* Q1 EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW $0.90 — THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S
* SEES FY 2018 EARNINGS PER SHARE ABOUT $3.80 EXCLUDING ITEMS
* SEES FY 2018 REVENUE ABOUT $4.1 BILLION
* FY2018 EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW $3.84, REVENUE VIEW $4.14 BILLION — THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S
* TRANSIT BUSINESS DELIVERED IMPROVED MARGINS IN Q1; IN FREIGHT BUSINESS, SEEING A MEANINGFUL PICK-UP IN AFTERMARKET Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
ASHBURN, Va. — The Washington Redskins have restructured the contract of their longest-tenured player, DeAngelo Hall.
Hall said Wednesday he agreed to a pay cut in the hopes of remaining on the roster after missing most of last season with a torn ACL in his right knee. Hall, who has been in Washington since 2008, was set to count more than $5 million against the salary cap.
The 33-year-old converted from cornerback to safety midway through the 2015 season and is still recovering from surgery last fall. Asked about restructuring to stick around, Hall said, "We worked something out" this week.
Achilles tendon, toe and knee injuries have limited Hall to 17 games the past three seasons. Coach Jay Gruden called Hall a mainstay who "keeps the boat from sinking from time to time."
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Sewing machines were humming recently when women from St. Mary's in Shrewsbury and St. Mary of the Hills in Boylston gathered to sew panty liners for kits containing sanitary supplies for women and girls in third world countries. These compassionate women are members of the local "Days for Girls" chapter.
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GLYNES : My mother is an amazing cook. She hosted dinner parties all the time and cooked for days to prepare.
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Sanity hearing canceled for man who says God said to kill
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NEW ORLEANS (AP) - A hearing to evaluate the sanity of a Louisiana man who his lawyer says believes God ordered him to kill his 18-month-old daughter so he'd be executed and resurrected as Christ has been canceled.
Forty-six-year-old Mark Hambrick was to have a "lunacy hearing" with a magistrate Thursday, but he was indicted for murder and his case was sent to Criminal District Court.
A motion for psychiatric examination states that the Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office found Hambrick "acutely psychotic" and sent him to its psychiatric wing at a state prison. It also says Hambrick is being treated but "retains a detailed, nuanced delusion" of God's orders and his "death and resurrection as Christ."
Hambrick was charged Thursday with first-degree murder and second-degree cruelty in the Oct. 17 death of Amina Hambrick.
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The Ministry of Power and Renewable Energy says that the power used for street lamps will be limited countrywide, as a result of the power crisis that has arisen in the country.
Secretary of the Ministry Suren Batagoda said that the secretaries of Urban Councils and Regional Councilshave been requested to switch on street lamps for an hour in the evening and at dawn.
The secretaries have been called for a meeting with regard to this issue, which is scheduled to be held in Colombo on February 21.
The ride-sharer will get to challenge the loss of its private vehicle hire license to operate in London on April 30, 2018, reports Reuters. That’s the date a British judge set at a preliminary hearing today. Uber’s appeal case will run for five days, meaning it should be over by May 4. However, there is a chance that the entire case could be pushed back slightly to June 2018. Uber has two more preliminary hearings next week involving the upcoming case. Those hearings will decide if the London Taxi Drivers’ Association and a trade union and can join Transport for London (TfL), which failed to renew Uber’s license in September, and Uber in the case.MG
An F-35 flight simulator sits dormant during a media event at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Feb. 15, 2017. The media event was put together as an opportunity for local Japanese reporters to get a first-hand look at how the simulators train pilots and enhance readiness. The simulators increase safety, proficiency and allow pilots to dynamically train without placing additional mechanical stress on the aircraft leading to safer flights. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Abrego)
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Police: 2 women, 1 pregnant, shot and wounded in Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A shooting in Pittsburgh has left two women wounded, including a pregnant woman who is hospitalized in critical condition.
But details about the shooting, including when and where it occurred, remain unclear.
Authorities say the women arrived at the hospital around 6:45 p.m. Sunday. Shortly before that, the city's gunshot detection system had recorded shots fired in a neighborhood in the city's Homewood section.
Both women remained hospitalized Monday, but their names and further details on their injuries have not been released. The second woman was listed in stable condition.
A motive for the shooting remains under investigation.
TOLEDO >> A northwest Ohio school board is calling on a member under investigation for allegations of criminal sexual conduct involving a student to resign.
The board for the Washington Local Schools passed a motion Thursday asking Patrick Hickey to quit after Michigan State Police said last week it’s investigating allegations that Hickey had sex with teenage student while her coach and teacher in Addison from 1986 to 1990.
Hickey wasn’t at Thursday’s meeting, which is held off school property. Hickey was banned from the district in 2016 after an altercation at a basketball game. He resigned as Washington Local Schools superintendent in 2015 as the district prepared to fire him.
Hickey was elected to the school board in November. He has denied wrongdoing and couldn’t be reached for comment Thursday.
Mapusa: Sandip Shet Tanawade, the victim, complained to Mapusa police that the culprits gained entry into his house by breaking the main door open and decamped with cash Rs 2.95 lakh and gold worth Rs 1.5 lakh.Tanawade and his family members were out of the house when the burglars struck. PSI Altino Fernandes is investigating on the case under the supervision of PI Tushar Lotlikar. [H]
Champion, Justin Thomas poses for a photo with the Wanamaker Trophy at the 99th PGA Championship held at Quail Hollow Club on August 13, 2017.
Justin Thomas was so sure that he was going to emerge victorious on Sunday at the PGA Championship that he asked his girlfriend Jillian Wisniewski to change her flight.
"I truly felt like I was going to win," he said. "I remember my girlfriend was supposed to fly out at about 7:00 and I was like, 'You need to change your flight to later, because I don't know, I just feel like I don't want you to miss this. I feel like I'm going to get it done.'"
Thomas's premonition turned out to be correct and he was able to share his first major moment not only with his PGA pro dad but also with Wisniewski.
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Comanche tribal members seeking to shake up leadership are asked to stop by the Lawton Public Library to add their names to recall petitions.
Tribal member Eleanor McDaniel will be taking signatures on five separate Comanche tribal petitions, as well as a protest petition directed to the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA). The drive will be from 2-7 p.m. today at the board room of the library, 110 SW 4th. Tribal members are asked to provide tribal identification.
The goal is to gain 200 certified signatures of eligible tribal voters to call for special tribal council meetings to hear the issues.
The purpose of the first Comanche tribal petition, according to McDaniel, is to call a special tribal council meeting to vote to reinstate the entire elected Election Board and that the ruling of the Election Board to conduct a runoff election be upheld. It also asks that the election results shall not be recognized and all tribal business conducted since September "be deemed null and void."
Ciara sizzled at Beautycon over in LA in a Fall 2017 Escada powder blue suit Baurentas jacket, Nestila top and Tamesne pants.
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An SUV also was involved in the crash. (Source: Air 3/WAVE 3 News)
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The incident was reported at 2:26 p.m. at 5th Street and Broadway.
A MetroSafe supervisor said the first EMS crew at the scene requested a second EMS crew as soon as it arrived at the scene. Neither the extent of the injuries nor the number of injuries is known at this time.
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+ Police: Man burned granddaughter with hot knife
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A lack of appropriate IT security skills is hindering the expansion of cloud deployments, according to a new report released today by Intel Security at the annual RSA Security Conference in San Francisco. Forty-nine percent of the more than 2,000 organizations surveyed said that a lack of cybersecurity skills has slowed the adoption or usage of cloud services.
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MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens recalled forward Nikita Scherbak from the Laval Rocket of the American Hockey League on Friday.
Scherbak, a 2014 first round draft pick, has seven goals and 30 points in 24 AHL games this season.
He played twice for Montreal early in the season without recording a point before suffering a knee injury.
HASTINGS, Mich. – The Barry County Prosecutor has charged the Lowell Police Chief with five misdemeanor crimes.
Julie Nakfoor-Pratt announced Wednesday the five charges of Unauthorized Use of LEIN against Chief Steven Bukala.
LEIN is the Michigan Law Enforcement Information Network which is “restricted to criminal justice agencies or those agencies statutorily granted authorization.”
Nakfoor-Pratt was appointed as special prosecutor because the Kent County Prosecutor recused himself due to a conflict of interest.
Nakfoor-Pratt says that Bukala turned himself in to authorities Wednesday. He will be arraigned at a later date. The five charges are misdemeanors, punishable by up to 93 days in jail and fines of up to $500.
Bukala was placed on leave in April as charges of misconduct were investigated.
The secret history of Mulder and Scully's shadowy nemesis reveals the truth behind the assassination of JFK and the infamous UFO cover-up of Area 51.
Since Roy Moore's victory in Alabama, Bannon has been flexing his muscle and handpicking candidates that are loyal to the Breitbart brand of national populism.
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Injuries were reported on Monday morning following a crash between a Lee District school bus and an SUV on Buckingham Road in Fort Myers.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, no children were involved, however the bus driver and SUV driver were both injured and rushed to the hospital.
The highway patrol said the driver of the SUV suffered traumatic injuries.
The crash shut down Buckingham Road near Bird Road completely in both directions. As of 7 a.m., traffic began getting through in both directions using the northbound lane. The southbound lane was still closed.
Stay tuned to NBC 2 news and NBC-2.com for updates to this developing story.
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Accra Hearts of Oak are close to appointing former players, Laryea Kingston and Amankwa Mireku as assistant coach and Team manager respectively
The Accra based club are not in the best of form in the ongoing Ghana Premier League and will look to make changes to that effect.
READ ALSO:FIFA clears league to continue during the FIFA World Cup
The Phobians have accrued 11 points in 9 matches out of possible 27 points and the management
According to reports, there is an impending massive shake which is set to soon hit the technical team of Accra
Laryea Kingston will look to be appointed as the deputy coach of Hearts whereas former captain, Yaw Amankwaah Mireku will occupy the position as team manager in order to overturn the team’s misfortune.
READ ALSO:Huddersfied striker Collin Quaner chooses to play for Ghana
Hearts play Kotoko on Sunday at the Baba Yara sports stadium.
Feb. 14, St. Valentine's Day, saw temperatures in St. Petersburg rise to the highest level in the city’s history of meteorological observations. Officials recorded a balmy 5 degrees Celsius on the day of love, which smashes the previous record set on Feb. 14, 1995 when the temperature was 4.2 degrees Celsius.
"Today is the warmest Valentine's Day in the history of St. Petersburg weather reporting," said the city’s chief weather forecaster, Alexander Kolesov, reported TASS, adding that his office has been keeping records since 1881.
BEDMINSTER, N.J. (AP) President Donald Trump signed an emergency spending bill that will pump more than $2 billion into a program that allows veterans to receive private medical care at government expense.
Trump, who made improving veterans care a central campaign promise, signed the VA Choice and Quality Employment Act while at his New Jersey golf club on Saturday, August 12.
The bill addressed a budget shortfall at the Department of Veteran Affairs that threatened medical care for thousands of veterans. It will provide $2.1 billion to continue funding the Veterans Choice Program, which allows veterans to seek private care.
Another $1.8 billion will go to core VA health programs, including 28 leases for new VA medical facilities.
Veterans groups applauded the bill being signed, though some criticized the delay and the cost.
GLOBAL MARKETS-World stocks head towards record high on Yellen, U.S. outlook
LONDON, Feb 15 World stocks rose to a whisker off all-time highs on Wednesday and the dollar rose for the 11th straight day following Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen's flagging of a possible interest rate rise next month.
A 16-year-old boy critically injured in a serious single-vehicle crash west of London Sunday has died of his injuries in hospital, Middlesex OPP said.
Emergency crews were dispatched to the scene on Coldstream Road between Gold Creek Drive and Lamont Drive around 4:23 p.m. after a northbound Subaru car left the roadway, entered the northeast ditch, struck a tree, and caught on fire, police said.
The vehicle’s driver and lone occupant was ejected in the crash, and was rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries.
On Monday, police said the driver, identified as Cameron Ferguson, 16, of Middlesex Centre, Ont., had succumbed to his injuries in hospital.
No further information has been released.
OPP Technical Traffic Collision Investigators attended the scene, and Coldstream Road reopened to traffic just before midnight, police said.
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People are still speculating that it is in the plans of President Barrow to hand over power after serving three years. The fact of the matter is that President Barrow did not minx his words when he addressed villagers in Faraba Banta. He said without any fear of exagerration that he was elected to serve a five year mandate. He appealed to people to accept this mandate, that those who want to contest should prepare themselves to join the ring after the end of his term.
This simply meant that he is no longer waiting for the dictation of a Coalition and is already resolved to serve a five year term. Is this the best course of action for President Barrow? The answer is in the negative.
On this week’s edition of the RAW Post Show, Sir Rockin and Lindsey Ward recapped everything that went down on this weeks edition of Monday Night RAW. Topics on the show included:
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The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Interior, Adams Jagaba, has dumped the ruling All Progressives Congress.
Jagaba, who is from Kaduna State, has just announced his defection to the Peoples Democratic Party on the floor of the House in Abuja.
Members of the PDP caucus in the House are in jubilation mood right now.
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The federal judge handling hundreds of Depakote fetal-injury claims has put all remaining cases on hold, including two that were scheduled for trial this summer.
U.S. District Judge Nancy Rosenstengel in East St. Louis, Illinois did not say what prompted her one-page order on Monday, but said it would “enable the Court to conduct an aggressive, timely settlement campaign” and that it was “prudent and reasonable” in light of the court’s limited resources and the “high cost of pursuing these cases for all parties.”
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Salt Lake City, Utah's capital and most populous city, dates its founding back to 1847. Since then, the city has realized a course of evolutions, some of which are currently underway.
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Chemics beat Warriors in JV soccer
Eden Özkan and Sydney Schafer scored for Midland High on Monday in a 2-1 win over Bay City Western in junior varsity soccer.
Kendal Gray had an assist for the Chemics.
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2:30 Sacramento images: Memorable moments from life in 2016
1:24 Gun dealer describes confusion, complexity in California's new gun laws
0:39 George Takei: 'There's an important lesson to be learned'
0:31 Powerful message about texting while driving
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FILE - In this June 23, 2015 file photo, Enis Berberoglu of Turkey's main opposition Republican People's Party, CHP), delivers a speech at the opening session of the newly formed parliament following an election, in Ankara, Turkey. Berberoglu was found guilty by a court in Istanbul Wednesday, June 14, 2017, for revealing state secrets and is sentenced to 25-years in prison, prompting an outcry from his party, according to Turkey's official Anadolu news agency.
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I put a tiny little bit more time into this plein air painting that I did while in Ketchum, Idaho. I had a great weekend of painting, the mountains are unusual and amazing pretty much everywhere you turn. I put together this slideshow to show the progression of the piece. I put it in this solid Maple floater frame. I’m happy with how it came together.
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Gunmen with assault rifles and hand grenades attempted to storm the Afghan Interior Ministry in Kabul on Wednesday.
A car bomb exploded at the entrance and several of the gunmen were able to run inside the compound and exchange fire with members of the security forces according to a senior police official.
A ministry spokesman confirmed the attack was carried out by a group of ten militants. At least one police officer was killed and further five wounded.
Officials said the attackers had been unable to breach key buildings since they are located far from the main gate.
Islamic State militants said they were behind the attack, the latest in a series of violent incidents in Kabul this year that have claimed many lives.
On Sunday morning, the jihadist rebels of the new alliance of “Jaish Tahrir Al-Sham” have downed a Syrian jet fighter over the eastern Qalamoun mountains.
The rebel sources claimed to have shot down the warplane by anti-air machine guns in the area of Al-Muhssah.
No reports were emerged about the destiny of the pilot.
Reportedly, the jet bomber was landed inside the government-held areas in the eastern Qalamoun.
“Jaish Tahrir Al-Sham” was formed from three major rebel faction, “Jaish Al-Islam”, “Ahmad Al-Abdo brigade” and ” Jaish Awsood Al-Sharqiayh” to combat both of ISIS and the Syrian government.
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Baku. 1 March. REPORT.AZ/ Initial talks on issuing visas to Azerbaijani citizens by ASAN Service are underway.
Report informs, Chairman of the State Agency for Public Services and Social Innovations under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Inam Karimov told Report.
He noted that "ASAN Service" visa issuance for Azerbaijani citizens was developed on the basis of the "ASAN Visa" concept 2: "The goal is to create opportunity for Azerbaijani citizens so that they could obtain visas from consular offices of foreign countries in Azerbaijan.It depends on our cooperation with the consular services of those countries. At present, we are negotiating with relevant agencies. We hope that a partnership will be established with several embassies within the pilot project. After the establishment of cooperation, Azerbaijani citizens will be able to get a visa in the country they want more comfortable. Initial negotiations are underway. After the final negotiations, the time will be determined”.
Richard Fenner was stationed at Fort Benning in 1967 when he and a few of his fellow soldiers met Peggy and her friends on the beach at Callaway Gardens. They took a group photograph, lost contact after he moved back to Maryland, but never forgot each other. They reunited in 2006 and were soon married.
A 67 year-old woman was found dead and the 80 year-old man she had been in a relationship with was found unconscious in a home in Gobo, Wakayama Prefecture, police said Saturday.
According to police, Yoshiko Kurita was found dead in her home on Friday, and Akira Yurimoto, 80, was unconscious, Fuji TV reported. Police arrested a 64 year-old woman with whom Yurimoto was apparently also in a relationship with.
Police said Kurita did not have any visible external injuries and an autopsy will be conducted to determine the cause of death. Yurimoto had cuts on his wrist and his face had been beaten.
On Saturday, police arrested Machiko Tanimoto, 64, on suspicion of assaulting Yurimoto. Police believe the three got into an argument at Kurita's residence on Jan 23 over the love triangle.
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PLANS to turn the basement of a residential complex into an art studio have been rejected.
Brian Organ, from Hereford, had applied to Portsmouth City Council to turn the basement of Princes House in Kings Terrace, Southsea into a private art studio.
Councillors rejected the proposals at planning committee yesterday due to fears over noise complaints.
Banksy has struck again.The world-famous British graffiti artist's latest pieces just appeared in New York for the first time since 2013.The mysterious Banksy posted on his Instagram page Thursday showing his signature rat, this one running in a clock, tagged on a bank building on 14th Street and Sixth Avenue in Manhattan.That building is set to be demolished.Banksy's other piece appeared at the intersection of Houston Street and the Bowery this week.The mural protests the imprisonment of a Turkish artist and journalist, Zehra Dogan. Dogan, an ethnic Kurd, was jailed after painting the Turkish flag flying over the rubble of a destroyed town, according to the Associated Press.The 70-foot-long mural consists of black tally marks representing Dogan's days in a Turkish prison.
Most parents agree they want what’s best for their child, especially when it comes to healthcare. But inside the State House, there’s disagreement on how to best get autism treatment available to more South Carolina families.
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A former fire chief has told a murder trial that his report into the death of a man in Fraserburgh in 1998 concluded it was accidental.
Barry Henderson, 42, denies killing Gordon Graham, 43, and attempting to murder his wife Anne in a fire.
Witness Alistair Spence said he determined the blaze had been started by a cigarette being dropped on a mattress on the stairs.
He told the High Court in Glasgow it could still be wilful fire raising.
In his report, Mr Spence said it would have only taken two minutes for the mattress to be well alight.
Prosecutor Jim Keegan QC asked: "Would you still say the fire was accidental?"
Mr Spence replied: "There is always a chance it could be wilful fire raising."
Mr Henderson denies all the charges against him and has lodged special defences of alibi and incrimination.
The trial before Lord Ericht continues.
Rep. Carol Shea-Porter (D-NH) announced that she will not seek re-election in 2018, saying that “the time has come in my life to pause and decide on a different path,” the Boston Globe reports.
“Her decision is a political bombshell with national implications. At a time when Democrats are looking to win back a majority in the House, Shea-Porter is one of the few Democrats holding office in a district that Republican Donald Trump won last year.”
Winning numbers drawn in 'Daily 4 Evening' game
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday afternoon's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Daily 4 Evening" game were:
4-8-9-7, Sum It Up: 28
(four, eight, nine, seven; Sum It Up: twenty-eight)
(CNN) A Canadian school district that's home to 35,000 students has canceled all field trips to the US until there's "clarity" on President Trump's travel ban.
The decision by the Greater Essex County District School Board stands until administrators know for sure whether students will be able to travel safely across the border.
"We have a student population with a very diverse background," school board spokesman Scott Scantlebury told CNN.
"Some students would be traveling as Canadian-dual nationals and some students might be traveling with passports from a foreign country. So as a result, we are waiting to get clarity before continuing these trips to Detroit."
The Greater Essex County District School Board has schools in nine municipalities including Windsor, which sits across the Detroit River.
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In this introduction to a special edited issue of First Monday on viewing patterns, we argue that information, iteration and incarnation are useful paths to understanding emergent media infrastructures. Here we explain the connection of this collection’s essays in the context of these overarching themes. As our media infrastructure — which encompasses social media, data archives, participatory media, and mobile media — takes on a structuring agency in the spheres of politics, journalism, and entertainment, we must contend with the changing shape of these media infrastructures as dominant forces of power-knowledge.
Welcome to our new group test of mid-layers suitable for busy equestrians. All of the items of clothing in this group test have been thoroughly tested by professional event rider Sam Jennings. Find out what she thought below.
Snuggy Hoods’ official description
The Snuggy Jumper is made from our usual high quality, soft polar fleece and is a warm, fun addition to any wardrobe.
Sam’s first impressions
I thought this was a very plain design, but was super soft and I was looking forward to putting it on as it looked so cosy.
Overview of performance
I really love this top as it’s so cosy due to its loose risen turtle neck and super soft fleece material. It went through the wash well and the sizing is on the generous side. I thought it was too good for me to wear on the yard as I didn’t want hay and straw to stick to it!
Sam’s likes and dislikes
I loved the neck line and the fact it was so cosy, plus it’s incredibly good value, but as a mid-layer it felt a bit bulky.
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KINGSTON -- A man is locked up in Luzerne County, charged with corruption of minors among other charges.
Police say Alexander Walski Jr., 61, of Wilkes-Barre, performed sex acts on an underage boy beginning in 2016.
Investigators said Walski also provided the boy with drugs and alcohol, and he also had images of child porn on his cellphone.
Walski is locked up on $1 million cash bail.
LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) – Detectives with the Lafayette Police Department continue to investigate a report of several shots fired.
It happened near Wabash Avenue and Green Street Sunday afternoon.
Lafayette police said the investigation stems from an altercation between two groups of people in two vehicles. Lt. Brian Gossard said shots were fired from both vehicles in the incident.
Police said when they arrived on scene, they were able to detain everyone involved. They then made one arrest.
Warren Dicks, 18, faces preliminary charges of criminal recklessness with a deadly weapon, carrying a handgun without a license, dealing marijuana and possession of marijuana.
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They will get a bigger crowd than the Fax. good luck to them, can t see Wolfpack taking it any other than serious though.
My Humble Opinion Only - let the knockers begin.
Part quote from The Beggars Littany by John Taylor circa 16C
From Hell,Hull and Halifax may the Good Lord deliver us.
PROVIDENCE, RI (AP) — Oscar-nominated actor James Woods says he’s retiring from the entertainment industry.
The news was included in a press release issued by Woods’ real estate agent offering Woods’ Rhode Island lake house for sale.
Agent Allen Gammons said Friday that Woods is 70 and wants to relax. He says the actor’s brother and mother recently died, and he hopes to spend more time on passions including photography, antiquing and poker.
Woods is known for his conservative political views. He has said that’s made it tough to find work in Hollywood.
Gammons said Woods’ decision was not political.
Actress Amber Tamblyn last month said Woods tried to pick her up when she was 16. Woods called a lie on Twitter. Gammons said Woods declined to comment Friday when asked about Tamblyn’s accusation.
Former US President George H W Bush is in a hospital intensive care unit with an infection, a week after the death of his wife, Barbara.
In a statement, a family spokesman said he had contracted an infection that spread to his blood, but was “responding to treatments”.
The 93-year-old was admitted to hospital in Houston on Sunday morning.
He was president from 1989-93 and his son, George W Bush, went on to serve in the same role.
Barbara Bush, the only woman to see both her husband and her son sworn in as US president, died last Tuesday and was laid to rest on Saturday.
At a joint press conference with the EU's chief negotiator Michel Barnier, Brexit Secretary David Davis said a decisive step had been taken.
The FBI is offering a reward of up to $30,000 for information leading to the arrest of Steve W. Stephens, who is wanted for his alleged involvement in the murder of an elderly man in Cleveland, Ohio, on April 16, 2017.
Stephens may be driving a white, four-door 2017 Ford Fusion with temporary Ohio tags E363630. He has ties to Euclid and Cleveland, Ohio. Anyone with information should call 911 or 1-800-CALL-FBI. Tips may also be submitted to
More information: Stephens may be driving a white, four-door 2017 Ford Fusion with temporary Ohio tags E363630. He has ties to Euclid and Cleveland, Ohio. Anyone with information should call 911 or 1-800-CALL-FBI. Tips may also be submitted to tips.fbi.gov. More information: https://www.fbi.gov/ wanted/seeking-info/ steve-w-stephens
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LONDON, June 15 (Reuters) - The death toll from the London tower block fire has risen to 17 and the figure is expected to rise further, police said on Thursday.
"Sadly, I can confirm that the number of people that have died is now 17," London police commander Stuart Cundy told reporters.
"There is still a number of people who are receiving treatment in hospital. There are 37 people receiving treatment, of which 17 are still in critical care."
The fire engulfed a 24-storey building in west London in the early hours of Wednesday. (Reporting by Michael Holden; Writing by Kate Holton; Editing by William Schomberg)
Sony Pictures dropped a new trailer for Venom on Monday, and fans finally got to see Tom Hardy mutate into Marvel's anti-hero.
Back in February, the entertainment company released a teaser trailer for the film. While fans caught a glimpse of Hardy as journalist Eddie Brock and saw the alien Symbiote that overtakes his body, they didn't see the actor fully morph into the Spider Man villain.
The new trailer starts by giving sneak peeks of the transformation. First, Hardy's eyes begin to change. Then, he starts to feel sick. He eventually hears voices. By the end of the clip, Hardy has fully transformed into the anti-hero—fangs and all.
"See, we didn't actually forget to put in Venom in the movie," Sony Pictures chairman Tom Rothman joked on Monday after screening the trailer at CinemaCon (per The Hollywood Reporter).
Watch the video to see Hardy fully take on the alter-ego.
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NEW DELHI: India’s main opposition party Congress on Monday appointed Rahul Gandhi, the scion of the country’s most fabled political dynasty, as its president, the party announced.
First look: South Carolina freshman QB Dakereon Joyner Quarterback Dakereon Joyner signed with the South Carolina football team out of Fort Dorchester High in North Charleston, SC. Dwayne McLemore dmclemore@thestate.com ×
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We make no apologies for holding state agencies to the highest standards,” said James Allen, Gov. Cuomo’s communications director. That’d be great — if the standard he had in mind...
Madrid (AFP) - Sevilla crashed to a 2-1 league defeat to Leganes on Sunday just days after they pulled off the surprise elimination of Manchester United in the Champions League.
Sevilla suffer Manchester United hangover
The loss means Sevilla are increasingly unlikely to qualify for the Champions League through La Liga this season.
Unai Bustinza put Leganes ahead four minutes before half-time with a superb header in their Butarque stadium in the Madrid suburbs. Javi Eraso doubled the lead in the 69th minute.
Mexican international Miguel Layun pulled a goal back for Sevilla in the 90th minute when he was fed by the scorer of both goals in the triumph at Old Trafford, French striker Wissam Ben Yedder.
Sevilla face a torrid few weeks with leaders Barcelona next up in La Liga on March 31 before they host Bayern Munich on April 3 in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals.
TAYLORSVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Where do you hide a 1,000-pound chicken?
That's what sheriff's deputies in Alexander County, North Carolina, are trying to figure out as they search for the concrete statue that disappeared from a farm west of Taylorsville over the weekend.
While the chicken may be heavy, it's only 3 feet tall.
Deputies think the statue was taken sometime between 8 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. Sunday from the driveway of the farm.
Chief Deputy Tod Jones told the Hickory Daily Record (http://bit.ly/2l7Z6BF) the statue's base was found several miles away. Jones said the statue is valued at about $1,100.
Alexander County is near Hickory, about 60 miles north of Charlotte.
This fatberg T-shirt from the Museum of London is the perfect way to celebrate its new exhibition
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The Museum of London is getting ready to open an exhibition all about the Whitechapel fatberg, and while intriguing, you’d imagine such a project might be difficult to sell in the gift shop.
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BENGALURU: Congress candidate from Rajarajeshwari Nagar, Muniratna appears set on his path to victory, after leading by over 46,000 votes by the end of the eleventh round of counting, here on Thursday.
Muniratna has secured 84,908 votes against his closest opponent Muniraju Gowda from BJP, who has 38,357 votes, in the Assembly elections. JD(S) candidate G H Hemachandra, was at a distant third with 29,519 votes.
Polling was held in the constituency on May 28, after Election Commission has deferred the polls after around 9,400 EPIC cards of voters from the constituency was recovered from an apartment. Other constituencies in the State - save Jayanagar - had gone to polls on May 12.
Muniratna was named in one of the FIRs after police, on EC's directions, had investigated the case of EPIC cards.
RALEIGH, N.C. — Authorities in North Carolina have accused a woman of filing nearly 300 insurance claims for cancer even though she didn’t have the disease.
The North Carolina Department of Insurance said in a statement Tuesday that 60-year-old Susan Leigh Huebotter is charged with insurance fraud and obtaining property by false pretenses over $100,000.
The statement says Huebotter presented 287 cancer and hospitalization policy claims that were fraudulent. According to the arrest warrants, Huebotter made the claims between 2009 and 2017 without being diagnosed, treated or undergoing surgery for cancer.
Warrants say the false claims totalled $231,306.
Huebotter was arrested March 22 in North Carolina’s Lenoir County and jailed on a $250,000 secured bond.
Online records didn’t indicate whether she has an attorney.
People are being asked about how the National Anthem is treated and its appropriate use.
The Seanad’s Public Consultation Committee are looking for public submissions on areas like copyright and cultural tolerance in relation to Amhrán na bhFiann.
The closing date for people to have their say is November 4th, after which a report will be published.
Kerry Senator Mark Daly says they’re looking for a wide range of views on the issue:
The mother of a Tulsa 4th grader is concerned about her son’s safety after she says an 8-year-old threatened him with a knife.
NEW YORK, April 17 (Reuters) - United Continental Holdings Inc on Monday released first-quarter earnings that matched analysts' expectations on several key measures, in the wake of last week's public relations meltdown.
"In the first quarter of 2017, our financial and operational performance gives us a lot of confidence about the foundation we are building," Chief Executive Oscar Munoz said in a statement.
"It is obvious from recent experiences that we need to do a much better job serving our customers. The incident that took place aboard Flight 3411 has been a humbling experience, and I take full responsibility." (Reporting by Alana Wise; Editing by Richard Chang)
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Mitch Love is moving up.
The now-former assistant coach of the WHL’s Everett Silvertips is headed north to take on the head coaching job with the league’s Saskatoon Blades.
“We’re thrilled to have Mitch commit long term to the Blades. We believe he is one of the top young coaches in the country and will bring a great deal of experience in the WHL to our players,” said Blades’ general manager Colin Priestner. The Saskatoon team announced Love’s appointment Wednesday.
The 33-year-old Love played 320 regular-season games in the WHL and played professionally in the American Hockey League before joining the Silvertips as an assistant coach in 2011. He also served as an assistant to the general manager with the Everett, Wash.-based team.
Former Ministry of Agriculture engineer Hanniel Madramootoo was arrested yesterday morning upon his arrival at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA), Timehri and later charged with defrauding the Government of Guyana.
Almost a year after his wife and her co-accused, the former General Manager of the Guyana Marketing Corporation (GMC) Nizam Hassan, had the charge dismissed relating to payments purportedly made for substandard work on the GMC Head Office, Madramootoo was charged with the said offence.
Madramootoo, 35, of Lusignan, East Coast Demerara, the former Ministry of Agriculture engineer, was brought before Magistrate Leron Daly where the charge was read to him…..
Only about one in ten people still write paper checks according to the Federal Reserve.
If you know someone who still does, perhaps a parent, you’ll want them to watch this story. A woman was shocked when she learned a company had used the account/routing numbers on her father’s check to produce unauthorized, unsigned checks and steal more than $5,000 from his account.
The daughter made a fraud claim with her father’s bank, but she says she was told that because the first check was legitimate, the bank viewed that as authorization for other checks. Better Call Harry reached out to the bank for an explanation.
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PLEASANT HOPE, Mo. (AP) — An employee has been seriously injured in an explosion at a pyrotechnics plant in southwest Missouri.
KSPR-TV reports that a fire subsequently broke out Tuesday at the AM Pyrotechnics plant in Pleasant Hope, which supplies big fireworks shows.
Fire Protection District Fire Chief Jake Agee says there was a report of a loud explosion and by the time firefighters arrived, more explosions had taken place.
Firefighters said most of the workers left the building before the fire, but one person remained inside.
Agee says the woman was removed from the building with serious injuries and flown to a hospital.
Agee says several fire departments responded to the blaze and that the cause of the explosion is under investigation.
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ASTANA (Sputnik)Participants of the Syrian ceasefire talks in Astana hope to limit negotiations to one day on Wednesday, a source close to the process told Sputnik.
"We hope to make it in one day. Today we hope to agree the technical details," the source said of the negotiations that got underway earlier in the day and previously expected to last into Thursday.
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Two people have been arrested in St. Joseph as fugitives from out of state in connection with a California murder investigation.
Coty Sutton, 26 and Amber Anderson, 22 are both charged in Buchanan County with a felony of a fugitive from out of state.
According to court documents, on Sunday police executed two warrants for Sutten for a homicide and robbery out of Modesto, California. Sutten was taken into custody by police at a home on 30th and Angelique. Anderson was arrested on a warrant for accessory to murder at a home in the 3000 block of Sylvanie St.
Both are being held in the Buchanan County Jail without bail. Online court documents show a waiver and an order of extradition have been filed for Anderson. Both are slated to appear in Buchanan County court Friday for an arraignment.
Feuer said businesses operating illegally will face a $1,000 fine per violation and up to six months in jail. He said he hopes the announcement of the city’s enforcement will encourage some illegal operators to shut down and not risk being prosecuted.
There really is no better way to get through a long commute than with a good book. This Instagram account asks strangers on New York’s subway what they are reading.
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Uncovering new bacteria with high resistance to toxic waste in Canada's extreme environments has potential to contribute to future bioremediation technologies IMAGE: These are examples of two strains isolated from the Nopiming Provincial Park Central Gold Mine tailings, grown in liquid culture. view more A new study published in the Canadian Journal of Microbiology has identified new toxic metalloid-reducing bacteria in highly polluted abandoned gold mine tailings in Manitoba's Nopiming Provincial Park.
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In a video which appears to have been shot by a Myanmar policeman and is said to have been filmed in a Rohingya village, security forces are seen striking and kicking two men sitting on the ground. Critics say it is evidence of the persecution and abuse faced by the Muslim minority. Authentication of the footage is difficult as it was purportedly shot in the Rakhine state, where the government has blocked access for aid workers and journalists. But the office of Myanmar’s de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi says it is investigating
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The Federal High Court has annouced the redeployment of 10 Federal HighCourt Judges.The affected judges include1. Hon Justice S Saidu from Port harcourt to Lagos2. Hon Justice B.B Aliyu from Yola to Portharcourt3. Hon Justice I.M Sani from Lokoja to Uyo4. Hon Justice I.L Ojukwu from Uyo to Abuja5. Hon Justice D.U Okoronkwo from Ekiti to Lokoja6. Hon Justice Agamah from Portharcourt to Ekiti7. Hon Justice F.O Giwa-Ogunganjo From Abeokuta to Port Harcourt8. Hon Justice Adamu Turaki Mohammede- Portharcourt to Abeokuta9. Hon Justice A.M.Z Anka from Lagos to Yola10. Hon Justice Ibrahim Watila from Portharcourt to AbeokutaThe affected judges are expected to resume in their new divisions by October 23rd, 2017. The judges shall continue with the hearing of criminal cases currently before them, as well if least two witnesses have testified."
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NEW YORK — Remember Jeremy Meeks, the "hot felon"?
His mugshot went viral after police posted it to Facebook, winning the hearts of women everywhere.
Now he has traded in his orange jumpsuit for designer threads.
Meeks, 33, made his New York Fashion Week debut in designer Philipp Plein's show on Monday.
The criminally handsome Californian earned the nickname “Hot Felon” and became an internet sensation in 2014 after his mugshot for felony weapons charges went viral.
While he was still behind bars, Meeks signed with a modeling agency.
He served two years in prison and was released last March.
On Monday, Meeks hit the runway donned in a black shirt, black pants, black boots, and a black puffer coat with a fur hood.
Since his release from prison, Meeks has been keeping his fans happy with posts on his Instagram page.
NEW YORK (AP) — John Oliver has trolled his way to the top.
The HBO host's spoof of a new picture book by the wife and daughter of Vice President Mike Pence was No. 1 on Amazon.com as of midday Monday.
"Marlon Bundo's Day in the Life of a Vice President" is a tribute to the Pence family's beloved rabbit. It was written by the vice president's daughter, Charlotte Pence, and illustrated by his wife, Karen Pence.
Oliver's book, which he announced over the weekend, is called "Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Presents A Day in the Life of Marlon Bundo." The story is the same, almost: This Marlon Bundo is in love with a male bunny.
The parody book was written by "Last Week" contributor Jill Twiss and illustrated by EG Keller.
The provincial government has hired a Saskatchewan river ice expert to lead an independent assessment of the cause of the devastating flooding at Mud Lake in Labrador in May. Municipal Affairs and Environment in a news release said Karl-Erich Lindenschmidt's work will be supported by an engineering consultant and information from residents. Residents have speculated in the media that the flood - resulting in an emergency evacuation - was caused by the Muskrat Falls hydroelectric project.
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The family of a New Orleans firefighter killed in a Memphis nightclub shooting added $10,000 to the reward money to find his killer Friday.
Gregory Howard was caught in a shootout as he headed for the doors of the Mynt Lounge near Hacks Cross and Bill Morris Parkway in August. He was in town for a basketball tournament.
According to the New Orleans Fire Department, Howard was a nine year veteran of the department and leaves a wife and two children.
Although surveillance video was released showing a man waving a gun outside the club around the time of the event, Howard’s killer still has not been found.
The total reward for information leading to an arrest is now $11,000.
Orlando Pirates defender Edwin Gyimah has been included in Ghana's provisional 26-man squad for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations despite concerns about his health.
He was involved in a serious car accident on Boxing Day and suffered minor cuts.
The centre back cum defensive midfielder crashed his Hyundai salon car into a taxi at his hometown in Obuasi.
But that did not prevent Gyimah from training with his international teammates in training at the St Thomas Aquinas Park.
He looked fit, covering every grass and scything into tackles on the training ground.
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A new partnership int he area hopes to keep better tabs on people who are at-risk for wandering off.
Roscoe Police and Harlem-Roscoe Fire Department joined the MedicAlert Foundation. The groups can enroll residents and their caregivers into a free program that gives them a medical ID bracelet and free 24/7 emergency support services.
MedicAlert statistics show six in 10 adults who suffer from dementia or varying forms of autism wander away from home.
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GREENSBORO, N.C. -- CrossFitters have the reputation of doing some incredible workouts but the one that the CrossFit community around the world did this past weekend was insane.
A one-mile run, followed by 100 pull-ups, 200 push-ups, 300 airsquats and finishing with another one-mile run.
This workout is now known as "The Murph," the favorite workout of Michael Murphy, who gave the ultimate sacrifice in Afghanistan in 2005.
These athletes at College Hill Crossfit in Greensboro met to do the "Murph" on Memorial Day and some even did it wearing a 20-pound vest.
A number of these CrossFitters served in the military and they understand the training Murphy went through during his time in the special forces.
Katy Danford said, "When you're doing this it hurts, it's a long workout, it's challenging, you just remember they didn't quit, they don't stop, you shouldn't either, we're safe, we don't have bombs raining down on us."
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In re the Trustee’s sale of the real property of KRISTINA M. ANDREWS, Clark County Superior Court
No. 17-2-01200-2.
To: KRISTINA M. ANDREWS and all other interested persons.
Please take notice that on FRIDAY, JULY 27, 2018, at 9:00 am, Bethany Technologies, Inc., shall present a Motion for Order of Disbursement seeking a court order disbursing funds now held in the court’s registry under the above-mentioned case number. All responsive documents must be served on the parties and filed with the Clark County Clerk no later than WEDNESDAY, JULY 25, 2018.
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Please see today’s FX Board PDF attached to this post for the latest Notes of Interest, Trend and Trend Heat readings, as well as a few thoughts on key chart developments below. EURUSD is pressuring lower again as the half-hearted prior reversal never …
Rukus, the 13-year-old German Shepherd, died earlier this week after five years of retirement.
“Rukus was a true servant to the citizens of Worcester County, an incredible law enforcement partner and a cherished member of my family, we will miss him dearly” said Worcester County Sheriff’s Office Captain Thomas Chabot, in a release sent Wednesday.
Rukus was trained in narcotics detection and served the Sheriff’s Office for eight years alongside Chabot. Rukus retired in April, 2012.
“Rukus served the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office with distinction as a patrol and narcotics detection K-9 for eight years. He was a loyal partner, companion and family pet to Captain Chabot and his family,” said Sheriff Lew Evangelidis.
The new PSA is meant to call attention to gun violence (Sandy Hook Promise)
On Thursday, Dec. 14, it’ll mark five years since the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School.
The group Sandy Hook Promise has launched a new video meant to call attention to gun violence.
It depicts a news report predicting a school shooting that hasn't happened.
The campaign is called "Don't Let Today's Threat Become Tomorrow News.”
The group is asking for donations to help protect children from more gun violence.
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Leiter will start against the Padres on Tuesday, Matt Gelb of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Leiter has made three starts for the Phillies this season and has a 3.31 ERA and 1.16 WHIP with 16 strikeouts over 16.1 innings. The 26-year-old has pitched well since being recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley in late July as well, and is a solid plug-and-play option as he faces the Padres in spacious Petco Park.
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* Clean Diesel Technologies Inc qtrly loss per share $0.02
* Clean Diesel Technologies Inc - continues to expect FY revenue to be between $32.0 million and $35.0 million and gross margin to be between 23% and 25%
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Drake White is back to pick up the Pieces with the release of a brand new EP. The singer-songwriter will deliver the project on May 4 which features five tracks.
“I love writing that’s very simple, but it’s like, ‘Oh, I know exactly what you’re talking about,’ explained White. “I’m infatuated with words and trying to arrange them in a way that would make my heroes proud.”
White's Pieces follows his 2016 debut studio album, Spark. The country star co-penned two of his new tracks which will showcase his story through his soulful voice.
Drake White is currently out on the road as a supporting act on Kip Moore's Plead The Fifth Tour.
Pieces Track List:
1. "Girl in Pieces"
2. "Grandpa's Farm"
3. "Happy Place"
4. "Nothing Good Happens After Midnight"
5. "The Best is Yet to Come"
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Four members of a family were injured due to a blast caused by gas leakage inside a house in Gulzar-e-Quaid.
According to Rescue 1122, the blast occurred at about 2:00 PM, when someone of the family members tried to lit a stove in Gulbahar colony in Gulza-e-Quaid.
The rescue team reached at the spot and shifted the injured identified as Aqsa (22), Asif (26), Ahmed (05) and a child hafeez of 1.5 years old to Holy Family Hospital (HFH) where their condition was stated to be stable.—APP
Camden County police are investigating a crash involving multiple pedestrians in Clementon.It happened shortly before 9 p.m. Monday along East Atlantic Avenue near Terrace Avenue across from Clementon Park.Police were called for the report of several people being struck by a car.The conditions of the victims have not been released.There is no word on the striking vehicle.----------
The witness in Ohio claimed UFOs were being attacked by planes.
Investigators at the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON) have received a report claiming the aerial battle was witnessed by a man in Circleville, Ohio, on Monday evening.
US-based MUFON is the world's biggest organisation dedicated to UFO and alien research.
In a report to MUFON, the man, who has not been named, said he was being driven by his mother at 9pm local time when the events unfolded.
He wrote: "I noticed a strange light appearing to hover in the distance.
"It was too big and bright to be a star, yet nothing like a plane.
"My initial thoughts were oh my God I've seen this in videos online - it's a UFO."
Smokers and rollers, this is your shop. Built on the former site of a bank, Paradise Found offers a wide assortment of wrapping papers and a smoke-friendly staff—refreshing to anyone sick of seeing nothing but glass. It's one of a few dispensaries in the area to offer Lucky 7 preroll packs, featuring seven joints of Cinex or Obamacare No. 4 for $40, plus corncob pipes and custom trays for breaking up your stash. There are a whopping 21 different prerolls available at any one time, from Jack Herer to Matsunaka Thunderfuck to Rebel Berry, most of which run around $10. The emphasis leans on indicas, with a few obligatory fruity sativas and interesting hybrids on hand. RITA OLSON.
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SACRAMENTO -- The dead will rise for the fourth annual Carnival of the Dead in Roosevelt Park.
Everyone is invited to join in on the 17th annual Sacramento Zombie Walk and free festivities Aug. 26 from 4 to 11 p.m. at Roosevelt Park.
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The terrifying night will also have live music, food trucks and vendors as well as a free screening of "Night of the Living Dead."
Find out more by visiting the event's Facebook page.
Alysia Reiner, who’s back on “Orange Is the New Black” as tough prison exec Natalie Figueroa, tells us she feels the show’s especially important, “considering what’s going on in our political structure today.”
She added, “The business of prison really turns my stomach because I am in the business of believing in the human spirit and rehabilitating people . . . If you’re gonna put someone in that situation, why not create a situation where they can better themselves as opposed to just making money for the man?”
FORT BENNING, GA (WTVM) – Fort Benning is sending their condolences to the friends and family of a soldier who passed away in a single-vehicle accident over the weekend.
Sgt. 1st Class Andrew Caleb Service, 30, of Worthville, KY died Saturday following an accident on JR Allen Parkway heading towards Phenix City.
Service was assigned to 3rd Squadron, 16th Cavalry, 316th Brigade. He joined the Army in June 2005 and had three deployments to Afghanistan and two to Iraq.
Some of his awards include Bronze Star Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal with three oak leaf clusters, Army Achievement Medal, and Presidential Unit Citation.
The cause of his death remains under investigation.
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BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraqi leaders and world dignitaries are gathered at Iraqi Kurdistan's Suleimaniyeh airport to pay their respects to the late Iraqi President Jalal Talabani, who died three days ago in Germany.
His casket, draped in the Kurdish flag, was offloaded from a plane Friday to waiting dignitaries at the airport.
Iraqi Kurdistan President Mahmoud Barzani, Iranian Foreign Minister Jawad Zarif and representatives from the U.S., U.N., EU and other states and organizations are laying wreaths at Talabani's casket.
Thousands of mourners are waiting for his body to arrive in Suleimaniyeh for a funereal procession.
Talabani, a Kurdish leader who once battled Iraq's central government, accepted the largely symbolic post of Iraq's presidency in 2005. He was hailed in death as a unifying figure in national politics.
The reward for a Texas most wanted sex offender has increased to $8,000, according to DPS.
60-year old Mark Timothy Mcbride is wanted for failure to comply with sex offender registration requirements, parole violation, and probation violation.
Mcbride has a criminal history that includes a 2006 conviction in Tarrant county on three counts of indecency with a child/sexual contact for incidents involving two 16-year old girls. His last known address was in North Richland Hills until he absconded from there in 2011. He has been wanted ever since then.
He is 5-feet, 10 inches tall and weighs around 250 pounds. He may also be wearing glasses.
If you see Mcbride, call police or the Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-252-TIPS (8477).
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TOPSHAM, Maine (AP) — The Maine Warden Service says a fox that attacked a worker in Topsham was likely rabid.
Wardens say the fox bit Mark Sleeper on his arm, and then attacked again before running away. The incident happened Tuesday morning at Grimmel Industries, a scrapyard.
Cpl. John MacDonald tells WCSH-TV that later in the day, a fox was struck and killed by a vehicle on the Grimmel property. He says it was a sickly gray fox with porcupine quills in its face, leading wardens to believe it’s probably the same fox.
The fox was taken to a lab for testing. Sleeper, who’s from Wiscasset, is being treated for rabies as a precaution.
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Prosecutors say most of the 19 people arrested this fall in a bust of a methamphetamine ring that operated in three states have entered guilty pleas in two of three indictments.
Federal court records show 13 defendants entered guilty pleas this week in federal court.
The indictments ended a yearlong investigation into meth trafficking across six Arkansas counties and in Missouri and Oklahoma.
Among those pleading guilty was St. Joe resident Patricia Gayle Lewis-Zubkin. Authorities believe the 62-year-old was at the top of the distribution chain.
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports that plea agreements from others charged in the cases said they would go to Lewis-Zubkin for methamphetamine that they would then sell.
Lewis-Zubkin faces up to 20 years in prison and fines up to $1 million when she's sentenced.
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Executive producer Alexis Woodall sits down with director/executive producer Brad Buecker & Oliver Stark to recap the first six episodes of 9-1-1 on FOX.
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Nigeria to establish blood service commission, trauma centre — Health Minister
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Trump supporter and former Illinois lawmaker Joe Walsh says the president should release his taxes or it will come back “to bite him in the butt.”
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Small Business Services Commissioner Gregg Bishop and City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito visiting a small business in East Harlem. The city announced a new initiative that will let New Yorkers put their favorite local businesses on the map-and will make the owners eligible for a portion of $1.8 million in city grants.
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TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — In what coach Bruce Arians called “great news,” Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson’s knee injury is not serious and will not require surgery.
An MRI showed Johnson has a left MCL sprain that would require six to eight weeks of rest and rehabilitation.
Johnson, speaking to reporters on Monday, said he knew a few moments after the injury that it wasn’t serious because of the amount of weight he could put on the leg and his ability to move around.
The injury ended his NFL record string of at least 100 yards from scrimmage in each of the first 15 games of a season. He also fell short in his bid to be the third player to have 1,000 yards rushing and 1,000 yards receiving in the same season. Johnson ended up with 1,239 yards rushing and 879 receiving.
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Paris police arrested 29 year old Zachary Lance Bridgers at his home Sunday on warrants for aggravated assault causing serious bodily injury and criminal trespass. The warrants stemmed from an investigation last month where Bridgers allegedly assaulted a person on Stone Avenue.
FILE - In this July 11, 2017, file photo, Sen. Luther Strange, R-Ala. responds to questions during a TV news interview on Capitol Hill in Washington. In the Alabama race for Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ former Senate seat, the Republican slugfest primary is about love of all things Trump, with contenders openly wooing Trump voters, and hatred of the so-called swamp of Washington D.C. Sen. Strange, who was appointed to the position in February, is trying to fight off a field of firebrand challengers, including U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks and former chief justice Roy Moore in the GOP primary. J. Scott Applewhite, File AP Photo
Tennessee is like every team in college football, there's a need for defensive linemen. No school ever has enough. However, the Vols as they convert to a new 3-4 defensive scheme probably needs mor...
Hollywood super star Tom Hanks has never hidden his love of all things Greeks. The 2-times Oscar winner is married to Greek-American actress and producer Rita Wilson and the couple follow all the religious traditions of the Orthodox Church. The two were seen once more holding their candles on Easter night at the Church. Rita posted a photo on her instagram of her with the priest of the Church she attends with Tom.
BUENOS AIRES May 2 Shares of Argentina's top lemon exporter San Miguel opened 6.44 percent higher on Tuesday, the day after the U.S. Department of Agriculture said a ruling to allow lemon imports would take effect this month.
Beloved crossing guard turns 90, puts stop sign away for good Now that he's 90, Stanley Sukiennik has decided to retire from his 20-year crossing guard job Check out this story on northjersey.com: https://njersy.co/2t2WsAU 90-year-old Pompton Lakes crossing guard Stanley Sukiennik, who is retiring after 20 years, at his post on Ramapo Ave. near Hershfield Park. 90-year-old Pompton Lakes crossing guard Stanley Sukiennik, who is retiring after 20 years, at his post on Ramapo Ave. near Hershfield Park.
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CONROE, Texas - Quick question, what’s the name of the fastest growing city in the United States? Well, head down I-45 about 40 minutes and you’ll find Conroe, Texas.
Danielle Schiener guides our tour through little big town and says there’s three main factors that makes people want to move there.
First, the overwhelming amount of jobs pouring in with new companies everyday. Second, the easy access to the Bayou City. Third, who doesn’t love to play on a lake?
To read more about the fast growing city America pick up this months issue of Houstonia.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) – A young boy is asking people to donate and help other children at St. John’s Children’s Hospital.
Jayden McCandless announced in a Facebook video that he wants babies in the NICU to have new breathing machines. His goal is to help “Make May Matter”.
The hospital says McCandless has received health treatment in just about all departments at St. John’s.
The campaign has a $1,000 goal. St. John’s says Parkway Café has offered to match every dollar up to that $1,000 goal.
Anyone interested in donating can click here.
After much trial and error, we found few tactics that were really effective. Although our startup did not survive, the learnings I took away from our extensive experimentation and optimization were priceless. In this post, I will cover some of the techniques that worked really well for us.
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (AP) — Mets closer Jeurys Familia pitched an inning for Double-A Binghamton on Monday as he prepares to return from a 15-game suspension under Major League Baseball's domestic violence policy.
Familia worked a 1-2-3 sixth inning against Portland in his first appearance this season, throwing six of his nine pitches for strikes. He is eligible to return to New York's roster Thursday, when the team wraps a three-game home series against Philadelphia.
Familia's suspension stems from an altercation with his wife last fall. He was arrested Oct. 31 on a simple assault charge, but prosecutors later dropped the case. Under the domestic violence policy, a player can be disciplined absent a criminal conviction
Familia can participate in up to six minor league games while serving the penalty.
Bibens-Dirkx (1-2) allowed five runs on nine hits and two walks while striking out four over six innings in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Astros.
The Astros touched Bibens-Dirkx for a pair of home runs and five early runs, running his pitch count to 81 after just three innings. It didn't look like he was going to give Texas much length, but the 33-year-old right-hander was better after the third inning and lasted three more innings and 114 pitches. The journeyman starter will get at least one more start in the majors, Sunday on the road against Detroit. After that, Martin Perez (elbow) should be ready to return, and the Rangers will need to clear out a spot in the rotation.
Bryant resigns, Cooper appoints her to parole commission
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A departing North Carolina Democratic legislator is now a state parole board member.
The state Senate received Sen. Angela Bryant's resignation letter Monday, the same day Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper announced appointing Bryant to the state Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission.
Bryant said last month she wouldn't seek re-election this fall, citing a redrawn Senate map making her district less favorable to win. Democratic activists in her Rocky Mount-area district will choose someone to complete her Senate term through December.
Bryant is an attorney and former North Carolina Industrial Commission deputy commissioner who served in the legislature since 2007. State law sets Bryant's board salary at $116,595.
The commission's four members set conditions under which felons completing their sentences are released or can be paroled under old sentencing rules.
Bouma scored the game-winning goal Saturday against the Coyotes. He also fired five shots on net.
Bouma's tally 12:38 into the first period was the third of the frame and held up as the eventual game-winner. He now has just two goals and two assists through 21 games this season and doesn't offer much by way of fantasy value given his lack of production.
Lagos, a state in South Western Nigeria boasts of a population of over 20 million people. It is reputed to be Nigeria's fastest growing city and the commercial nerve of the country. The state is not with violence and terrible clashes in some parts of...
Landry Shamet and Darral Willis Jr. each scored 15 points to lead Wichita State to a 100-66 thrashing of Bradley on Sunday in a game where 16 Shockers got playing time.
The game was never in doubt as Wichita State (12-3, 2-0) grabbed a 13-0 lead capped by back-to-back 3s by Markis McDuffie and Shamet.
A pair of Callum Barker free throws for Bradley made it 18-11 marking the last time the Braves would face a single-digit deficit. Austin Reaves’ 3 with 12:50 left before halftime made it 21-11 and the rout was on.
The Shockers proceeded to outscore Bradley 30-18 before halftime and led 51-29 at intermission.
Reaves finished with 14 points, shooting 4 for 4 from 3-point range. McDuffie scored 13 points and Rauno Nurger 10.
Darrell Brown led Bradley (6-9, 1-1) with 12 points and Nate Kennell had 10.
The “Deadspin Idiots”, headed by former Minnesotan Drew Magary, are working hard to savor the stereotype of Minnesotans. The other day they went ice fishing. In today’s video, snowmobiling in St. Bonifacius. We’re guessing they’re the only national media venturing more than two miles outside of the Mall of America cocoon the out-of-town scribes are in.
Perhaps on the day after the Super Bowl, they’ll provide a “saying goodbye” video.
They appeared to be sober, so they didn’t get the experience exactly Minnesotan, but close enough.
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Man to plead guilty to aiding San Bernardino attack
LOS ANGELES - Court records say a man accused of buying high-powered rifles used in the San Bernardino terror attack has agreed to plead guilty to federal criminal charges.
The documents released Tuesday say Enrique Marquez Jr. has agreed to plead guilty to conspiring to provide material support to terrorists and one other charge.
Prosecutors say Marquez acknowledged plotting with Syed Rizwan Farook in 2011 and 2012 to massacre college students and gun down motorists on a gridlocked freeway. Those attacks never occurred.
Authorities said Marquez purchased the guns used by Farook and his wife, Tashfeen Malik, in the Dec. 2, 2015, attack in which 14 people were killed at a public health agency event before the suspects died in a gunfight with police.
Two corrections officers have been placed on leave as authorities investigate an inmate's escape from a Rhode Island detention center.
The prison warden says former Army reservist James Morales escaped Saturday by climbing a basketball hoop to reach a rooftop, cutting through a fence and climbing through razor wire.
The 35-year-old Morales remains at large.
Wyatt Correctional Center warden Daniel Martin says it took more than three hours to discover he was missing. He said two officers have been placed on paid leave.
The prison in Central Falls remains locked down as officials review procedures.
Morales is charged with stealing 16 guns from a U.S. Army Reserve Center and faces child rape charges.
Police say they believe Morales fled to Attleboro, Massachusetts, and stole a car that was found Sunday.
Heidi Klum Hit the Showers In Public, Please!!!
Heidi Klum Watches Model Take a Shower on Hollywood Blvd
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Heidi Klum likes to watch ... models get wet on Hollywood Boulevard. It's her job, after all.
Heidi spent part of her Friday rolling through the heart of Hollywood while watching a bikini-clad model take a shower ... on the back of a flatbed truck. Just another day in La La Land, right?
The scene was being shot for "Germany's Next Topmodel," which Heidi judges and also executive produces. She taped something similar last year when she had models posing on a bed in the same area.
Based on her nonchalant reaction to the good, clean, wet fun ... we'd guess she's producing and not judging. Yet..
Heidi's TGIF tops yours.
Mazda's famous advertising slogan 'Zoom-Zoom' really does sum up the brand's emphasis on fun, sporty driving. It's taken one of its most iconic and highly regarded models - the MX-5 sports car - and used it as a template to spread a little fun to the rest of its range. The fact that it mostly sells hatchbacks like the 2 and 3 doesn't impact on that message.
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Mazda enjoys close ties with Ford, sharing some platforms and components, but Mazdas have their own unique feel. The latest models - the CX-3 compact SUV and Mazda 2 hatchback - along with the rest of the range, feature Mazda's SkyActiv eco technology. See how the range rates for reliability in our guide to the most reliable car brands.
Feb 2(Reuters) - CAICA Inc
* Says it signs a new business and capital alliance contract with Terilogy Co Ltd, on Feb. 2
* Says it acquired 4.9 percent voting power in Terilogy on Jan. 26
* Says two entities will collaborate on joint development of virtual currency related security products
* Says previous business alliance was announced on Jan. 17, 2017
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Atul Lokhande wanted to marry the girl but the couple was not getting the approval of her father.
A Bhartiya Janata Yuva Morcha or BJYM leader allegedly shot himself at his girlfriend's place on Tuesday. Atul Lokhande, 30, was said to be disturbed by the ongoing issues in his personal life. He has been hospitalized and is in a critical condition.
According to police, Atul was in a relationship with a girl and wanted to marry her. However, the girl's father wasn't giving his approval for the marriage. On Tuesday night, Atul was discussing the issue with the girl's father when he took out a revolver and shot himself.
The police revealed that before the incident, Atul had shared a post on Facebook disclosing his love-affair.
FARGO, N.D. — A federal judge has handed a lifeline to efforts to block the Dakota Access pipeline.
U.S. District Judge James Boasberg ruled Wednesday that the Army Corps of Engineers didn't adequately consider the possible impacts of an oil spill where the pipeline passes under Lake Oahe (oh-AH'-hey), a wide area of the Missouri River, in North Dakota.
Boasberg says the Army must redo its environmental analysis in certain sections and he'll consider later whether the pipeline must halt operations in the meantime.
The Standing Rock Sioux tribe, which has led opposition to the pipeline, called it a "significant victory."
Best Buy Co., the nation's largest consumer electronics retailer, says it will be handing out bonuses to more than 100,000 employees, joining a list of companies sharing a portion of their windfall from the corporate tax reform law with employees.
The Minneapolis-based chain says that this month it will pay one-time bonuses of $1,000 to full-time workers and $500 to part-time employees.
Company spokesman Jeff Shelman said full-time salaried employees on a bonus plan will not get the extra funds.
Best Buy joins a list of others including Walmart Inc., Walt Disney Co. and Starbucks Corp., adopting measures such as giving out bonuses, enhancing maternity benefits and raising wages in the wake of the tax overhaul.
The Best Buy bonuses were first reported by the Star Tribune in Minneapolis.
SEATTLE – One person was trapped in a car before being extricated after crashing a car into a house in the University District, Seattle police said.
A natural-gas line was also hit in the collision, which happened at a home at 9th Ave. N.E. and N.E. 53rd St. Puget Sound Energy also responded to the scene because the gas line was involved.
Police said medics were assessing the driver’s condition.
There were no more details immediately available, but police said an update was forthcoming.
An urgent meeting of the United Nations Security Council has been held, with Britain and the United States demanding Russia fully cooperates with the British poisoning investigation, saying it's not the first incident of its type.
Analysts at ANZ explains that the latest mild bout of “risk-on” that has followed the apparent dying down of US/North Korean tensions (or at least dying down of the headlines) have, in turn helped lift the USD and stock markets, and bond yields a touch.
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“By all means, markets are right to be paring back on some of the panic after the White House took steps on Sunday to reassure us that nuclear war is not imminent. But at the same time, having ratcheted up the rhetoric this far, it is hard to see either side backing down significantly and we doubt we’ve seen the last of this “issue”. To us, geopolitics remains a key thematic, and along with secular low inflation, will keep a lid on policy rates and bond yields. With regards to inflation, if the common factor is global and secular, that implies we are likely to see more rate convergence as markets focus on long run neutral rates.”
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The New England Patriots have released former Bronco and Marsing native Shea McClellin who failed his physical according to Field Yates of ESPN.
McClellin did not play all of last season due to concussions. He was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the first round back in 2012.
McClellin has played 66 games with 35 starts and has 200 career tackles. He also won his first super bowl against the Atlanta Falcons two years ago.
Police are looking for a shooter after a Valley Brook police officer was shot Sunday evening during a traffic stop. The shooting happened about 5:40 p.m. near Eastern and Interstate 240.
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Baku. 24 May. REPORT.AZ/ Israeli Ambassador to Azerbaijan Dan Stav has concluded the first day of his official visit to Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic.
Report informs citing the Israeli Embassy to Azerbaijan, during the visit Dan Stav met with Chairman of the Supreme Assembly of Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic Vasif Talibov, and discussed with him the potential for cooperation, especially in agriculture, water management, health, tourism and academic sphere.
Additional meetings were held with Ministers of Agriculture and Health of Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic and with representatives of business circles of Nakhchivan, which focused as well on possibilities of enhancing bilateral collaboration. During the visit, Ambassador together with the Minister of Health, Niyazi Novruzov, conducted a comprehensive tour at Nakhchivan Central Hospital.
During the visit, ambassador delivered a speech about Israeli-Azerbaijan relations in Nakhchivan State University.
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino believes everyone will be cheering for his side against Chelsea after a comfortable win at Watford Mauricio Pochettino believes the rest of the Premier League will be cheering on Tottenham when they try to bring down Chelsea on Wednesday. Harry Kane and Dele Alli each scored twice as Spurs hammered Watford 4-1 on New Year's Day to move into the top four for the first time since October.
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Candace Lowry is a self-proclaimed pumpkin spice latte fanatic, but even she couldn't prepare herself for the pumpkin spice challenge. Only pumpkin-spice-flavored foods for 48 hours? Should be easy, right?
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — There will be a free microchip clinic coming up and Molly the dog is looking for a loving home.
Animal Humane New Mexico is hosting a free Microchip Clinic on Saturday, October 7 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Microchipping is a critical tool in preventing loss of pets and is painless for the animal. That evidence was further corroborated by Molly — a microchipped dog – who was relaxing and enjoying herself in the studio with a toy. Molly is looking for a home and can be adopted from the main campus facility on Virginia street.
Dogs and cats over 6 weeks old are eligible to be microchipped and registered for free, with no need for proof of residency, income or
vaccinations required. Owners must be 18+ years old and bring identification. The event will be held at Garcia Subaru East on 8100 Lomas Blvd. NE .
For more information, visit their website
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HYDERABAD: The home guard who slit the throat of the 19-year-old girl at her workplace in Yousufguda bore a grudge against the girl and her parents as they rejected his proposal to marry him, police said. The accused 26-year-old Madikonda Sagar was arrested on Wednesday.
Sagar, who actually was posted at Bhadradri Kothagudem district, was working as a personal driver at the house of Nalgonda SP AV Ranganath in Madhura Nagar. He hails from Warangal.
Channel Seven newsreader Peter Mitchell could be charged with contempt of court after going ‘‘off script’’ when reporting about Peter Dupas’ murder trial.
Mr Mitchell fronted the Supreme Court on Tuesday when the broadcaster’s lawyer offered a ‘‘sincere and genuine apology’’ for the newsreader’s ad-libbed words about Mr Dupas in last Wednesday’s bulletin.
Peter Mitchell on Seven News.
What Mr Mitchell said during the 25-second report, which aired about a quarter of the way into the bulletin, cannot be reported for legal reasons.
Mr Dupas is charged with murder over the stabbing in 1997 of 95-year-old Kathleen Downes and is due to face trial next year.
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Liam Colgan went missing on his brother's stag do in Hamburg
The 29-year-old from Inverness had travelled to Hamburg to celebrate elder brother Eamonn’s upcoming wedding.
But, early on Monday morning, a jogger running by the River Elbe spotted a body in the water and it was later confirmed to be that of Mr Colgan.
Yesterday, his family issued a statement thanking those involved in the search. It read: “We would like to thank everyone from the bottom of our hearts for the incredible support we have received since Liam disappeared on 10 February. We will never forget this.”
They described the postman as much-loved and a “hugely talented yet humble musician”, adding: “He had a very natural sense of humour that made him a joy to be around. Liam had a laid-back, selfless personality that made him impossible not to get on with.”
For over a decade, three friends have gotten together every Christmas Eve for a night of partying. They finally decide to put an end to their tradition.
Athletes who suffer repeat concussions are at high risk of later developing dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, but a new study at the University of Queensland is seeking ways to reduce that risk.
UQ’s Queensland Brain Institute is launching a study investigating the length of time it takes for the brain to fully recover from a concussion, with hopes the results can better inform athletes and sporting clubs about concussion risk.
At present, if an athlete suffers a concussion on the field, they are physically assessed to confirm when they are ready to go back on the field.
But the institute’s Fatima Nasrallah said the brain was often still injured even when physical symptoms, such as dizziness and headaches, had subsided.
That means athletes who go back out on the field feeling fine but still suffering a brain injury are at greater risk of a second injury and then greater risk of long-term brain injury.
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — A teen who was last seen on May 21 in the Comstock area has been found safely according to the Kalamazoo County Sheriff Office.
After contacting family on May 24, police determined that D’Quavion Jamahl Smith left voluntarily from his home.
Smith has been returned to his home safely, according to police.
The department starts to search for NYPD officer, Sergeant Peanut Butter, a horse that Charles claims is his nemesis.
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A high school teacher of James Alex Fields Jr., held on murder charges, claims he had keen interest in Nazi Germany, white supremacy
ed note–it is somewhere between possible and probable that the car ramming incident was not intentional on the part of Fields, but rather his attempt at escaping what was no doubt a violent mob of radical leftists out to do him bodily harm.
But it doesn’t matter. Even if he is acquitted of everything, the imagery is what will stick in people’s minds–the NeoNazi regalia, the AR15 toting militia wannabes, the barely-literate, obese, white-robed KKK members, etc, etc, etc.
A recap of the big character moments and exciting action of episode seven of Fox’s 9-1-1.
Tuesday’s game between South Carolina and The Citadel slated to be played in Charleston will now be played at Founders Park.
Officials said the baseball game has been moved to avoid thunderstorms forecasted for the Charleston area. In addition, the contest between the Gamecocks and Bulldogs slated for April 10 at Founders Park will now be played in Charleston.
Fans with tickets for the game originally scheduled for April 10 will need to use those tickets for admission Tuesday night. Any ticket holder who cannot make the game can exchange their April 10th game ticket against The Citadel for any other game in the SRO Bi-Lo Berm area at Founders Park. Officials said those exchanges will be based on availability.
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CAIRO, May 30 (Reuters) - Egypt's state security prosecutor on Wednesday ordered four Egyptian officials detained for four days for questioning on suspicion of taking bribes from commodities trading firms, a judicial source said.
State news agency MENA reported on Tuesday the officials had been arrested.
They include the chairman of the state Food Industries Holding Company (FIHC), a supply ministry adviser responsible for coordination with parliament, a supply ministry spokesman and an official in the FIHC chairman's office, MENA said.
FIHC, a state buyer that has historically handled a broad sweep of commodities, tendering locally and internationally for staples like vegetable oils and sugar, has in recent years seen its role reduced in favour of state grain-buyer GASC.
Egypt is the world's largest importer of wheat and a major buyer of staples like corn and vegetable oils. (Reporting by Haitham Ahmed, writing by John Davison, editing by Larry King)
Ujiri's message to Toronto: 'Believe in our city'
Ujiri's message to Toronto: Time for us to come together and not be afraid
TORONTO — Raptors president Masai Ujiri made a plea for Torontonians to come together and support one another in the wake of the horrific van attack that killed 10 and left 15 injured.
Ujiri addressed the media after practice Tuesday, urging people not to be afraid and asking them "to believe in our city."
Ujiri, a native of Nigeria, says he brags about Toronto everywhere he goes, calling it the safest place and the best city in the world. That will not change, he said.
He said Toronto's strength is its diversity.
The Raptors host the Washington Wizards on Wednesday in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series. Both teams have two wins.
Water from Lake Nacimiento is sent to the Salinas Valley, where it recharges the aquifers that supply an area of farms along Highway 101 that grow so many vegetables it's known as "America's Salad Bowl."
NEW YORK (AP) — Standard and Poor's Stock Indexes for Monday
Close Change MidCap 400 1888.20 Down 2.66 500 Stocks 2659.99 Up 8.49 100 Stocks 1176.45 Up 5.63
Take a look inside Jerry Wade's downtown Indianapolis 1890s-era Victorian mansion. Wade rents out the first two floors, the penthouse suite and the property's carriage house. Wade lives in the penthouse one to two weeks per month. Jenna Watson/IndyStar
So much has gone on during the summer, and you know the writers and performers at SNL are just champing at the bit to get back on the air to make fun of it.
Weekend Update came back for a summer run to get the ball rolling before the fall. On the first update of the summer, they brought out The Mooch and it’s Bill Hader as Anthony Scaramucci. He Facetime’d into the show and said, “When I hear my name three times, I appear like a Goombah Beetlejuice.”
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When it comes to business etiquette, a common mistake comes about when we introduce others, according to Eric Herdman, a specialist in productivity and etiquette.
Here's the proper way to make introductions:
Say the person's first name (or Doctor, if such a designation is used) and introduce from highest (most senior rank) to lowest rank.
Example: President Smith, this is Vice-President Johnson.
Example: This is Dr. Jones, his associate Dr. Paul and their assistant John.
For a handful of the NHL's teams, it's already time to think about next year. For many, it's nearly midway through a potentially great year and others are bracing for a much-needed stock-taking before the March 1 trade deadline.
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During these busy times, it pays to stay on top of the latest profit opportunities, and today’s blog post should be a great place to start.
After taking a close look at the latest data on institutional buying pressure and each company’s fundamental health, I decided to revise my Portfolio Grader recommendations for 70 big blue chips.
Chances are that you have at least one of these stocks in your portfolio, so you may want to give this list a skim and act accordingly.
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The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children says Ireland is lagging behind other countries in failing to provide a 24-hour social work service for children.
The charity says thousands of children continue to face substantial risks in Ireland, as demonstrated by the calls to Childline of young people struggling to cope.
Chief Executive Grainia Long also says children living in direct provision to be integrated into accommodation in the community.
And, she wants the government to ban the practice of keeping children in long-term emergency accommodation: "In many cases life is getting worse for some children.
"In particular for children who are suffering because they are living in emergency accomodation.
"The law needs to be changed to outlaw the use of emergency accomodation for children for long circumstances, it is not appropriate, there are child protection risks and there are child welfare risks for children who spend long periods of time in unsuitable accomodation."
Feb 13 A U.S. federal judge denied a request by Native American tribes seeking a halt to construction of the final link in the Dakota Access Pipeline on Monday.
Judge James Boasberg of the U.S. District of Columbia circuit, at a hearing, rejected the request from the Standing Rock Sioux and Cheyenne River Sioux tribes, who had argued that the project will prevent them from practicing religious ceremonies at a lake they say is surrounded by sacred ground. (Reporting By Tim Gardner in Washington; Editing by Chris Reese)
After testing the 6,000 mark for a couple of weeks, Bitcoin is back big time. The “people’s currency” gained close to 11% over the last seven days, heading to the $7,000 mark.
Is this comeback sustainable?
Hard to say. There are barely any “fundamentals” to determine whether Bitcoin is undervalued or overvalued at these levels.
Still, there are a couple of bullish signs for the digital currency worth noticing.
Table 1
7d Price Change For Major Cryptocurrencies
Cryptocurrency %7d Bitcoin 10.56 Ethereum 10.36 Ripple 8.12
Source: Coinmarketcap.com 7/4/18 at 10:30 a.m.
[Ed. note: Investing in cryptocoins or tokens is highly speculative and the market is largely unregulated. Anyone considering it should be prepared to lose their entire investment. Disclosure: I don't own any Bitcoin.]
One of them is that the Bitcoin rally has spread to the entire cryptocurrency chain. Only 5 cryptocurrencies out of the top 100 dropped in the last seven days, while 95 advanced—see table 2.
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This month, March 16—19, the Architectural Digest Design Show will once again bring together top talents, brands, and trends in a carefully curated presentation of design. The Architectural Digest Design Show offers a one-stop resource, with installations by the most respected brands, seminars, culinary demos, consultations, and appearances. Learn about what’s happening in design now, meet industry leaders, and preview new-to-market products, materials, and technology.
In an exhibit of its latest innovations, luxury appliance maker Jenn-Air presents the Jenn-Air Master Class Studio. Located in an all-new space, the Studio is home to all panel discussions and programming segments throughout the four days of the show. Those looking to further immerse themselves in the design world will have the exclusive opportunity to hear from top design leaders on a variety of design topics.
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NEW YORK (AP) — English winger Jack Harrison has been transferred from Major League Soccer's New York City FC to Manchester City, which is owned by the same parent company.
NYC said Tuesday that Harrison, who made his debut for England's Under-21 team last year, has been lent to Middlesbrough of the second-tier League Championship through the end of this season.
Harrison, who turned 21 in November, had 14 goals in 59 matches during two seasons with NYC, which is part of City Football Group.
One of the best ways to speed up Google Chrome is to reduce on the number of tabs you have open (yeah, I know, I'm a good one to talk, I have a couple of dozen tabs open right now... do as I say, not as I do, people!).
I've found two ways to help me do this.
First is to install OneTab, which allows you to convert all your tabs into a list, and from there you can open each link separately, or all at once. Not only does this speed up the browser, it dramatically reduced on the amount of RAM the system uses, freeing up more system resources for other applications.
Another thing that I do is save webpages for later viewing so I don't have to keep the tab open (or lose them in the black hole that is my collection of bookmarks!). There are a variety of tools out there to allow you to do that, from Google Keep to Save to Pocket to OneNote Web Clipper to Evernote Web Clipper.
JERUSALEM — Palestinian officials say a 19-year-old has been killed in clashes with the Israeli military in the West Bank.
The health ministry says Ahmad Abu-Obeid was shot in the head Saturday during a stone-throwing confrontation near the northern West Bank town of Jenin. The Red Crescent says five other protesters were injured by rubber-coated bullets in the same incident.
The Israeli military had no immediate comment about the casualty, but said it was looking into reports of the injuries.
The military has been conducting arrests raids in the Jenin area in search of the killer of a West Bank settler earlier this month.
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Hunting can be a fun activity for the whole family, but you need to know some rules before you go.
Rules changed this year for younger hunters, even for those as young as eight years old.
Merle Shoemaker from Al & Bob's Sports explains in the video above. There are also updates to discoveries of Chronic Wasting Disease in deer in West Michigan and there are new rules on what you need to do if you take a deer in a protected area.
And if you get a buck, be sure to take a picture and enter it in Al & Bob's Big Buck Photo contest on their website or on their Facebook page. The winners of last week were Jake Johnson and Karie DeYoung.
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A Texas mom is accused of committing  and filming  heinous acts against her one-year-old son.
Janelle Andrea Peterkin, 23, has been charged with endangering a child after allegedly sending a series of disturbing videos to the boys father, her ex-boyfriend.
The videos allegedly show Peterkin torturing her son while hes strapped into a car seat.
Peterkin is accused of placing a plastic bag over the boys head, burning his hand with a lighter, crushing his other hand and punching the toddler in the stomach.
According to the Houston Chronicle, a relative saw the videos and posted them to social media. Police viewed the clips before arresting Peterkin last week.
She was released on $15,000 bail this week and ordered not to come within 200 ft. of her son, who is under the watch of family members.
Eileen Gabaldon talks about her experience applying for Social Security disability benifits after her husband suffered a major heart attack. He died while he was waiting for a decision to be made on his disability benefits. Rodger Mallison rmallison@star-telegram.com
ARSENAL, LEICESTER GO HEAD-TO-HEAD FOR ETEBO
arsenal and Leicester City could go head-to-head for talented Super Eagles forward Oghenekaro Etebo during this January transfer window after the Premier League duo reportedly sent scouts to watch the Nigerian international in action during Feirense’s 1-1 draw with FC Porto. Etebo grabbed the headlines in Rio during the summer Olympics when he became the […]
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Kensington Palace says the Duchess of Cambridge has given birth to her third child, a boy, at London's St. Mary's Hospital. The news brought cheers from dedicated royal-watchers outside the hospital. (April 23)
In this June 18, 1967 photo, Pete Townshend of The Who smashes his guitar after their performance at the Monterey Pop Festival in Monterey, Calif. Before Burning Man and Bonnaroo, Coachella and Lollapalooza, Glastonbury and Governors Island, there was Monterey Pop.
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Every weekday, we bring you the Ad Age/iSpot Hot Spots, new and trending TV commercials tracked by iSpot.tv, the real-time TV ad measurement company with attention analytics from 10 million smart TVs. The New Releases here ran on TV for the first time yesterday. The Most Engaging ads are ranked by digital activity (including online views and social shares) over the past week.
Among the new releases, Mindy Kaling wants you do a Google search for "That place that Coke tastes so good" (spoiler: it's McDonald's), whiile Burger King toys with Google Home (Ann-Christine Diaz has the backstory). And Dodge contines to hype the 2018 Challenger SRT Demon, this time by quoting Jack Nicholson's over-the-top "You don't want the truth -- you can't handle the truth!" speech from "A Few Good Men."
The eastbound carriageway for the A55 from Little Chef Northop Hall to Ewloe will be closed for the next four nights while resurfacing ‘line and stud work’ takes place.
The road heading towards Deeside will be shut from junction 33 to junction 33 B Ewloe.
Work will take place between 7.30pm and 6am from Tuesday through to Saturday morning.
Diversions are in operation during the closures.
Folin marked 13 points, 167 hits and 106 blocked shots through 65 games in 2017-18.
It was Folin's first season with the Kings after spending three seasons with the Wild. The 27-year-old adjusted well to the Kings' physical style of play, as he racked up 167 hits -- 98 more than he dished out last season. Folin is set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer.
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Musician DBanj took to Instagram this morning to thank everyone who has extended a hand of support towards his family following the terrible loss of his 1-year-old son, Daniel III
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Michael Tish Jewelers at 53rd and O Street was burglarized early Saturday morning. Police were called to the scene around 4AM when the stores alarm went off. They arrived to find a shattered front window and approximately eighty watches stolen.
Police say the watches are valued at $35,000 and there is $600 in damage to the store.
The burglary is still under investigation, but anyone with information is asked to call Lincoln Police or Crimestoppers at (402) 475-3600
The hit-and-run driver tried to leave on foot, but he was found and arrested. NBC 7's Mackenzie Maynard reports.
67-Year-Old Killed When Driver Went Onto Sidewalk
A 67-year-old man was killed after a black Dodge Ram drove onto the sidewalk in the South Bay Saturday evening.
The 23-year-old driver lost control and hit a couple walking near their house, according to police. The 67-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene, and the 55-year-old woman who was with him was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. The incident happened around 6:25 p.m. in the 6400 block of Parkside Ave.
The driver left the scene on foot but was quickly found and detained.
He is suspected of driving under the influence of a controlled substance.
The San Diego Police Department Traffic Division is investigating the collision.
Check back on this breaking story for updates.
Note: The truck did not hit a house as previously reported.
Spoil sport.
Jan-Lennard Struff has spoiled the fun on court 12 by breaking Ivo Karlovic's serve to win the match.
He takes it 13-11 in the decider.
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Everything your kids need for summer at a fraction of the price. We're stretching your dollar with a preview of "Whale of a Sale". Founder Courtney O'Neil and longtime shopper Laura Holt stopped by with details and tips.
WASHINGTON, April 5 U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he may package a $1 trillion infrastructure plan with either healthcare or tax reform legislation as an incentive to get support from lawmakers, especially from Democrats.
Trump also said in an interview with the New York Times he may move up the unveiling of a plan to rebuild the country's deteriorating roads, bridges and tunnels, which had been expected later this year.
"I’m thinking about accelerating it. I’m thinking about putting it with another bill. Could be health care, could be something else. Could be tax reform," Trump said. (Reporting by Eric Beech; Editing by Paul Tait)
Friday is a great day for many reasons besides the fact that we can smell the weekend from here. Friday is also deadly because loads of new music comes out, so we’ve done a roundup of our top new Irish and International songs that came out this week.
1. Wyvern Lingo – OUT OF MY HANDS – IRISH
2. Kelela – ONANON – USA
3. Liam Gallagher – GREEDY SOUL – UK
4. P!nk – WHATEVER YOU WANT- USA
5. Super Silly – MILE HIGH CLUB – IRISH
6. Sam Smith – PRAY – UK
7. Giggs – TIMES TICKIN – UK
8. Maroon 5 – HELP ME – USA
U.S. stocks bounced back from their recent losses Monday after the Chinese government said that country’s economy grew at a slightly faster pace in the first quarter. Banks jumped as interest rates recovered.
On Monday:
The Standard & Poor’s 500 index advanced 20.06 points, or 0.9 percent, to 2,349.01.
The Dow Jones industrial average surged 183.67 points, or 0.9 percent, to 20,636.92.
The Nasdaq composite gained 51.64 points, or 0.9 percent, to 5,856.79.
The Russell 2000 index of smaller-company stocks rose 15.94 points, or 1.2 percent, to 1,361.18.
For the year:
The S&P 500 is up 110.18 points, or 4.9 percent.
The Dow is up 874.32 points, or 4.4 percent.
The Nasdaq is up 473.67 points, or 8.8 percent.
The Russell 2000 is up 4.05 points, or 0.3 percent.
Active Physical Therapy’s Scott Corkin Explains Jumper’s Knee
Marquette, MI – (Great Lakes Radio) – Scott Corkin from Active Physical Therapy joined Mike Plourde on the SUNNY Morning Show with Walt & Mike today to talk about a common malady and how physical therapy can aid in it’s management.
Corkin talked about the causes and symptoms of what’s known as “jumper’s knee”.
He explained that the condition can come from repetitious use common to sports such as basketball where there is a lot of jumping.
He also talked about the symptoms to be aware of if you think you may need to talk to your doctor about this issue.
Corkin said that effective use of physical therapy can be a good tool in the management of and recovery from jumper’s knee.
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The city is making an effort to build out its bike network, adding a number of buffered bike lanes and beginning a network of low-stress "Neighborways" along residential streets. It's a start, says Branden Klayko, who's writing again at Broken Sidewalk after battling leukemia much of the past year .
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A Brooklyn man stabbed Sunday morning during an Ithaca burglary spent time in state prison for having a gun that killed another man in 2003, records show. Tarrant Sheppard was cleared of the most serious charges -- criminally negligent homicide and manslaughter -- during a trial for the October 2003 shooting death of Enrique Chavez.
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It was all caught on camera adults buying alcohol for an under age girl. The Greenville County Sheriff's Office said it's part of an operation with the Phoenix Center and other law enforcement to stop teen drinking.
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KIGALI, March 29 Rwanda's central bank held its benchmark repo rate at 6.25 percent on Wednesday, governor John Rwangombwa said.
The bank reduced the rate by 25 basis points at its last meeting in December and Rwangobwa said that cut had not taken full effect hence the need to maintain the policy stance.
"We expect to see this continuing to support financing of the private sector," he told a news conference.
He said Rwandan franc was expected to depreciate by not more than 4 per cent while inflation was likely to stand at 7 percent by the end of 2017. (Reporting by Clement Uwiringiyimana; Editing by Duncan Miriri)
Tom Ellis and Tom Welling got to know each other a little more on the set of LUCIFER!
Republican Rep. Steve Scalise was among four people wounded when a gunman opened fire at a Virginia baseball field. Those on hand, including several lawmakers, describe what they saw.
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Beth Stern has fostered more than 400 cats "Every life I save makes me want to do this more,” she said.
Beth and Howard Stern are 'trying to make cats cool' The 43-year-old model and her radio host husband have fostered dozens of felines over the years.
Howard Stern is a romantic at heart "He has been doing watercolors and paintings lately, and I just cherish the ones he gives to me," his wife Beth said.
The Temple City High graduating class spent their last moments as high schoolers clad in yellow and green. Their friends and family brought cardboard cutouts of the graduating students.
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Police have confirmed that a 35-year-old Burnley man was found dead in his home.
Mr Alistair Eccles was found in a house in Underley Street, off Marsden Road, on Friday, August 11th.
A police spokesman said: "We were called shortly before 3am on August 11th following a report that a 35-year-old man had been taken to Royal Blackburn Hospital after he had been found hanging at an address on Underley Street, Burnley.
"He was sadly pronounced deceased at hospital. His death is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be passed to the Coroner."
Mr Eccles was the former partner of Burnley reality television star Jessica Cunningham, who has appeared in The Apprentice and Celebrity Big Brother.
KI SAWYER — Multiple fire departments were called to a fire Monday night at Potlatch Corporation in KI Sawyer.
Emergency responders were called to the lumber yard around 10:30 p.m. An official on site tells ABC 10’s Jerry Taylor the fire started inside a building. No injuries have been reported.
The extent of the damage is unknown at this time. According to their website, Potlatch produces precision cut studs and finger-jointed studs in spruce, pine and fir.
We will pass along more information as it becomes available.
SEOUL (Reuters) - Hyundai Motor Group <005380.KS> said it would continue to communicate with shareholders and investors, including Elliott Management, over its proposed restructuring plan.
"Hyundai Motor Group will continuously communicate with shareholders and investors around the world, including Elliott Management, to explain the underlying goal and needs of the proposed restructuring plan," it said in a statement on Monday.
U.S. activist hedge fund Elliott Management said earlier Hyundai's restructuring plan to simplify its shareholding structure was not enough and recommended it create a holding company, among other measures.
(Reporting by Ju-min Park; Editing by Nick Macfie)
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The mayor of Azerbaijan's second-largest city has been shot and wounded in an attack that also wounded his bodyguard.
The Interior Ministry said Elmar Veliyev, the mayor of Ganja, was attacked outside his office late Tuesday. It said in Wednesday's statement that the gunman was arrested by police. His motives weren't immediately clear.
Veliyev and his bodyguard have been hospitalized with gunshot wounds and are in stable condition.
Authorities said that President Ilham Aliyev has taken personal control of the investigation.
Ganja, a city of 330,000, is located in western Azerbaijan.
Snap CEO Evan Spiegel is facing backlash today for allegedly saying the company would not expand into "poor countries" like India, according to USA Today . The comments were made public by former employee Anthony Pompliano who is suing the company, claiming he was fired for raising concerns about misleading investors when Snap first went public.
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Jarod Johnson, a Perquimans County High School junior, will study math during a summer program at Meredith College in Raleigh. The Perquimans County Schools Foundation, through a donation from Board Member Archie Aples, is sponsoring the tuition to Governor's School for Johnson.
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WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is again railing against the news media, calling them a “stain on America.”
In a tweet Sunday, Trump blasts the lack of attention over what he describes as “false and defamatory stories” by the “Fake News Media.”
“They are out of control – correct reporting means nothing to them. Major lies written, then forced to be withdrawn after they are exposed…a stain on America!” Trump writes.
Over the past two weeks, ABC News and CNN have had to issue corrections and clarifications on stories that initially had been damaging to the president but didn’t live up to scrutiny. And on Saturday, Trump demanded and received an apology from a Washington Post reporter over a photo of Trump’s Florida rally on Friday that made it look sparsely attended.
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Kahoots Feed and Pet will celebrate the opening of its new store at 2020 Main St. with a day of music, barbecue and giveaways on June 2.
Kahoots Feed and Pet will celebrate the opening of its new store at 2020 Main St. with a day of music, barbecue and giveaways on June 2. (Brian Doll)
NEW DELHI (AP) - India's space agency says it has successfully launched more than 100 foreign nano satellites into orbit.
The Indian Space Research Organization says the nano satellites - those weighing less than 10 kilograms (22 pounds) - were taken on board its polar satellite launch vehicle in southern India and sent into orbit on Wednesday.
The agency says the launching of the 104 satellites is a record, overtaking Russia's feat of sending 37 satellites in a single launch in 2014.
The nano satellites belong to various companies in the United States, the United Arab Emirates, Israel, the Netherlands and Kazakhstan, according to the ISRO.
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) - Police are searching for a 19-year-old man accused of throwing a puppy out of the third-floor window of a New Jersey home.
The Mercer County Prosecutor's office said in a statement that Anthony Matlock threw a four-month-old terrier named Dutchess out of a Trenton home during a domestic dispute Sept. 21. The dog landed in the basement of a vacant property next door.
Prosecutors say doctors performed surgery on the puppy to save her broken right leg.
Officials say the man's home contained 26 English and French bulldog puppies inside a cooler and two cages full of feces.
Police plan to charge the man with third-degree animal cruelty once he is found.
The nation's largest lender State Bank of India on Monday launched a initiative, Gram Seva, which will work in the areas of health, education, environment and
The Foundation will identify and partner with NGOs to carry out initiatives under which it adopt five villages each from 10 village panchayats with each village getting around Rs 2.40 crore over the next three years.
"The reason why we undertook this initiative is threefold. One is to ensure it is holistic, sustainable and we want to ensure that we do it in collaboration," chairman Arundhati Bhattacharya told reporters.
Initially, 10-gram panchayats comprising of 50 villages in six states have been adopted, she said, added the banks plan to adopt 100-gram panchayats in the next three years.
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Okay, there have surely been worse bestsellers in the 48 years since, but probably none that were deliberately bad. Producer Sam Kim has assembled the first-hand story of the newspaper writers who pulled of one of the great “literary” (if that’s the word) hoaxes of the 20th century. (audio)
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — The Los Angeles Rams have picked up their fifth-year contract options for 2019 on running back Todd Gurley and cornerback Marcus Peters.
The Rams announced their easiest decisions of the off-season Tuesday.
Gurley led the NFL in all-purpose yards as the league’s Offensive Player of the Year last season, thriving in new coach Sean McVay’s offence. He rushed for 1,305 yards and 13 touchdowns while catching 64 passes for 788 yards and six more scores.
The Rams acquired Peters from the Chiefs in February, and he is expected to start alongside fellow newcomer Aqib Talib. Peters earned two Pro Bowl selections and made 19 interceptions during his three seasons in Kansas City.
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JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Activists burned U.S. and Israeli flags in front of the American embassy in Jakarta in the fourth day of protests in Indonesia against President Donald Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
Several hundred protesters from an Islamic youth group rallied outside the embassy Monday, burning flags and images of Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu. It was a big drop from a weekend protest that attracted several thousand people.
Similar protests have been held in other cities around Indonesia, the world's most populous Muslim nation.
Indonesian President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo has strongly condemned Trump's move, which he described as a violation of U.N. resolutions.
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SPAIN'S Constitutional Court, at the behest of the country's right-wing Popular Party , has overturned Catalonia's ban on bullfighting, saying the nation could regulate but not prohibit the practice. The court ruling aims to defend the Spanish state's responsibility and jurisdiction for protecting Spain's so-called "cultural heritage", disregarding the Catalan government's exclusive jurisdiction over public performances and the treatment, or mistreatment, of animals.
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Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is unlikely to be fit in time to feature in his side's crunch FA Cup semi-final clash against Tottenham Hotspur.
The Belgium international injured his ankle during a basketball promotional shoot made on behalf of the Blues, and this saw him miss the 2-0 league defeat to Manchester United over the weekend.
According to The Mirror, the 24-year-old will play no part versus London rivals Spurs as he has yet to recover from his injury setback last week.
The Premier League leaders looked out of sorts in all departments against the Red Devils on Sunday, and they will have to be in the best of shape in order to get a win over Spurs, who have scored goals for fun in recent weeks.
Mauricio Pochettino's side have netted over three goals a game on average over the past 10 outings, and they are likely to test the Blues' backline, which has failed to keep a cleansheet in the last five games.
Wed, Jun 14: A man who tried to break into an Abbotsford home got more than he bargained for at the front door. Paul Johnson talked to the homeowner who fought back.
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Law enforcement authorities in South Florida want to talk to a 22-year-old man wanted as a “person of interest” in the shooting death of rising rap star XXXTentacion (ex-ex-ex-ten-ta-see-YAWN).
Broward Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman Veda Coleman-Wright said in a news release sent Tuesday night that detectives want to ask Robert Allen what he knows about the rapper’s death. She says he’s also wanted on a felony warrant for violating probation for possession of flakka and carrying a concealed weapon.
XXXTentacion, whose real name is Jahseh Dwayne Onfroy, was shot June 18. Detectives said a SUV blocked the 20-year-old rapper’s luxury sports car in the driveway of a Fort Lauderdale-area motorcycle dealership and two masked men confronted him during an apparent robbery attempt.
Twenty-two-year-old Dedrick Williams faces murder charges. He hasn’t entered a plea.
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1 wounded by police at end of chase in northern Oklahoma
PONCA CITY, Okla. (AP) — The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation says a passenger in a pickup truck being chased by police in northern Oklahoma was wounded when the truck's driver and an officer exchanged gunfire.
The OSBI says in a news release that police in Ponca City were pursuing the truck about 7 p.m. Sunday when the driver crashed the vehicle, then got out of the vehicle and began shooting at the officer, who returned fire.
Agent Steve Tanner said Tuesday that a man inside the truck was struck in the head by gunfire and was treated and released at a hospital. Tanner said a woman also in the truck was not injured while the driver was arrested.
Tanner said it hasn't been determined who fired the shot that struck the man.
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Editors: This version corrects the date of the agent's comments to Tuesday instead of Monday.
Police in Wisconsin are looking for the gunman who killed three people at a drag racing strip. Kenosha County Sheriff David Beth said the three men who were killed at the Great Lakes Dragaway Sunday were gunned down at point blank range. Two of the men died at the scene, while the third passed away as he was transported to the hospital. All three victims were from Illinois. The drag strip is located near Union Grove, which is south of Milwaukee.
The Madison County Spelling Contest was held Wednesday, Jan. 17 at Tolles Career & Technical Center. The overall champion and runner up winners are from left: Matt Hirshberg, runner up, sixth grade, Canaan Middle School and Aiden Clerico, overall champion, eighth grade, West Jefferson Middle School.
The Madison County Spelling Contest was held Wednesday, Jan. 17 at Tolles Career & Technical Center. The overall champion and runner up winners are from left: Matt Hirshberg, runner up, sixth grade, Canaan Middle School and Aiden Clerico, overall champion, eighth grade, West Jefferson Middle School. http://www.madison-press.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/2018/03/web1_OverallChampionpiccol.jpg The Madison County Spelling Contest was held Wednesday, Jan. 17 at Tolles Career & Technical Center. The overall champion and runner up winners are from left: Matt Hirshberg, runner up, sixth grade, Canaan Middle School and Aiden Clerico, overall champion, eighth grade, West Jefferson Middle School.
A 25-year-old man was injured on Tuesday evening in a shooting in the city of Umm al-Fahm.
He was evacuated by Magen David Adom paramedics to the Haemek Hospital in Afula. He is listed in serious condition.
As Zimbabweans commemorate Heroes Day, it is always disturbing when a certain section of society hold the nation at ransom, demanding that they be respected and even rewarded for 'sacrificing' for our freedom.
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Remember the days of childhood, finding lost treasures in places thought to be hidden? The Racine Revitalization Partnership is inviting the public to rediscover the Treasures of Uptown on Sept. 30, 2017 from 11am – 6pm. Treasures of Uptown will bring together nonprofits and area businesses to host a street festival that will include live music, dance performances, local restaurants, food trucks, and open doors to the unique curiosities offered by local merchants. The event will also launch The Vital Art Project for a 30 day run in pop-up art galleries throughout the neighborhood and the Bonk! Sponsored 100 Thousand Poets for Change.
The 100 Thousand Poets for Change will culminate the Treasures event with poetry readings concerned with social, environmental and political change at the gallery space located at 1504 Washington Avenue beginning at 6pm.
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Two persons were arrested and charged at the weekend for the offenses of trafficking and attempting to export a controlled drug. Clive ConnelL, 47 years, Carpenter, a citizen of Jamaica and Esing Carridge, 28 years, unemployed of Holder’s Hill, St. Paul’s, St. George, were apprehended after they attempted to post the drugs along with some other items via a local courier service provider on Friday 8th December, 2017.
An additional charge of money laundering was slapped on Connell after a quantity of Eastern Caribbean, United States and Jamaican currencies were found in his possession.
Both Connell and Carridge appeared at the St. George’s Magistrate’s Court on Monday 11th December, 2017.
Connell was remanded to Her Majesty’s Prison while Carridge was placed on 30-thousand dollars bail with two sureties.
They will reappear in Court on 22nd December, 2017.
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BERLIN (AP) — German lawmakers are taking part in a special parliamentary session commemorating the victims of the Holocaust, those who helped the persecuted and others who resisted Adolf Hitler's tyranny.
After lawmakers stood for a minute of silence, parliament speaker Wolfgang Schaeuble told them Wednesday that Hitler had easily turned "racial ideology into public policy." He said the lesson is that there must be "consistent opposition to any form of exclusion before it is too late."
Schaeuble says "it was all about us and the others, and the others did not belong, were not allowed to belong."
International Holocaust Remembrance Day fell this year on Saturday, 73 years after the Soviet army liberated the Auschwitz death camp in occupied Poland.
Holtby allowed six goals on 33 shots before being pulled in the third period of Friday's 7-4 loss to Pittsburgh.
This was just the second regulation loss in 10 games for Holtby, and his 26-10-2 record has him among the most reliable netminders in the league again this year. However, his ratios (.914 save percentage and 2.78 GAA) have taken a huge decline into mediocre territory this season. The Capitals have surrendered the most high-danger scoring chances per 60 minutes (13.14), so it's not all on Holtby's shoulders. Additionally, his huge workload buoys his fantasy floor.
PARIS, April 20 AccorHotels, Europe's biggest hotel group, on Thursday reported a 7.4 percent rise in first quarter revenue on a like-for-like basis, with brisk business in Germany and the United Kingdom countering a weak performance in Brazil.
The French company, which has been trying to improve revenues at home and expand in the luxury end of the market globally, said some new areas such as concierge services were also growing strongly.
Accorhotels posted revenue of 425 million euros ($458 million) in the first three months of the year.
"The trends observed in the first quarter in the vast majority of regions reflect a favourable environment for the hotel industry," Chief Executive Sebastien Bazin said in a statement, adding this was particularly the case in France, Europe and Asia. (Reporting by Sarah White and Pascale Denis, Editing by Maya Nikolaeva)
The Google Chrome app is a free license software that should be compatible with the leading versions of Windows and Android operating systems. This means that you should be able to download this from any source free of charge. Basically, you can do this from the original website of Google Chrome www.google.com/chrome/, which should provide the latest version of the app.
There are cases though where you are not able to download from the official site for Windows PC or from the Play Store for Android devices. Thus, you have to download it from third-party sources. However, it is important to be cautious when downloading free apps from these sources because it may result to disaster. Some apps coming from suspicious websites are made to spread malware. This will eventually interfere with the normal operations of your computer, which can be potentially harmful, particularly on your financial information.
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Sir Mo Farah wants to be known as "Mohamed" when he starts the next chapter of his career.
The 34-year-old claimed a silver medal in his last track championship race in London, finishing behind Ethiopia's Muktar Edris in the 5,000 metres on Saturday night.
Farah is now switching his focus to road racing and wants it to be a fresh start, with the four-time world champion ditching "Mo" to become known as "Mohamed".
He said: "My road name is Mohamed. I just feel like Mo is done. I need to forget about what I've achieved and what I've done."
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Who do you find the most ab-tastic?
We need your help for the Sexiest Man Alive awards this year: You’ve already voted for Sexiest Chest, and now we have the Sexiest Abs award.
Should it be David Beckham, the father of four who just keeps getting hotter with age? Or should the winner be Harry Shum Jr., who knows how to dance his way to a killer six pack? Does the title belong to Joe Manganiello whose turn as Big Dick Richie in the Magic Mike movies caused jaws all over the world to drop? Or does the honor belong to the guy with the abs our mamas said would knock us out, LL Cool J?
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MK Yehuda Glick has moved his office to the Lions’ Gate in the Old City of Jerusalem.
He moved his office in protest of the ongoing ban by Prime Minister Netanyahu prohibiting MKs from going up onto the Temple Mount.
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Is State Auditor Steve Barnett running for Secretary of State or Congress? Because look at the campaign finance numbers he’s posted:
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Now, granted he brought $44K over from his previous committee for Auditor for inclusion in that total. But $94k raised, $10.6K spent, and $83.6K cash on hand is plenty of seed money to start a constitutional office race from.
Especially for a contest that has yet to draw any specific opponents.
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The Kremlin said on Tuesday it did not regard political tumult in Armenia, a close Russian ally, as a Ukraine-style revolution and was pleased that the situation there appeared stable for now, Reuters reports.
The Kremlin was speaking a day after Armenian Prime Minister Serzh Sarksyan resigned after almost two weeks of mass street protests..
There are concerns about anti-social behaviour in South Kerry.
Sheila O’Donoghue of Cahersiveen says more gardaí are needed in the area, and they should be out on patrol.
A meeting between locals and public representatives is due to be held on the issue.
Sheila says drug abuse is aggravating the anti-social behaviour in South Kerry.
Meanwhile in the early hours of Saturday morning, a car rammed a Garda vehicle in Waterville.
The Garda Press Office says the incident happened at 2.27am.
A man in his late teens was arrested and charged, and is due to appear before Tralee District Court today.
Vice President Mike Pence, in Colombia, condemned White Nationalst groups following the violence in Charlottesville, Virginia. President Trump has been criticized for not specifically condemning these groups. (Aug. 14) AP
RIVERVIEW, Fla. — Authorities say a Florida man killed the mother of his children and their daughter, seriously injured their son and set their house on fire.
A Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office news release says 29-year-old Ronnie Oneal III was charged Monday with two counts of murder and other charges.
Deputies say they responded to the Riverview home, near Tampa, late Sunday after a 911 call from a woman who claimed she had been shot. The deputies found the woman in the lawn, and she was later pronounced dead. Deputies say they were confronted by Oneal and subdued him with stun guns.
Firefighters found the couple’s 8-year-old son stumbling out of the house with multiple stab wounds, and then his sister was found dead inside the burning home. The boy was taken to a Tampa hospital for surgery.
Sonia Hamlin has been named director of marketing and communications for University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center in Glen Burnie.
Hamlin comes to UM BWMC from the University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus, where she was marketing and communications director. Her previous experience includes marketing, communications, strategic planning and community programs development.
Hamlin will oversee the medical center’s marketing, advertising, internal and external communications and community relations.
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Wednesday at The Little Fleet, the inaugural event for the Traverse City Author’s group, “A Celebration of Story”.
Traverse City Authors have been meeting for about a year and they wanted to give back to the community.
It was a chance for authors to break the mold of what you would normally think of for a book signing.
Authors mingled with guests throughout the night hoping to inspire others and celebrate the art of storytelling.
“There's just been a big movement lately to shop local and eat local and I think a big part of that can also be to read local, so to support your local artists and authors and just make sure this is a vibrant cultural community,” said Lisa Maxbauer Price, a Traverse City children’s book author.
There was a Michigan author trivia game, food trucks, and live story telling.
Andrew Sewell brought his baton to the San Luis Obispo Symphony back in 2016 and now the New Zealand-born conductor is here to stay. The San Luis Obispo Symphony on June 13 announced the appointment of Sewell as its ninth conductor and music director, culminating an extensive year-and-a-half long search that drew 133 applicants from around the world.
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HONOLULU (AP)  Hawaii Gov. David Ige has signed legislation that will ban the sale of sunscreens containing two chemicals believed to harm coral reefs.
Tuesday's signing makes Hawaii the first U.S. state to enact a ban on oxybenzone and octinoxate. The prohibition takes effect in 2021.
Scientists have found the two substances can be toxic to coral, which are a vital part of the ocean ecosystem and a popular draw for tourists. Consumers will instead have to buy reef-safe sunscreens lacking the chemicals.
Critics say there aren't enough independent scientific studies supporting the assertion that the chemicals harm coral reefs.
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The group Retail Merchants of Hawaii says it is concerned the ban will discourage people from buying sunscreen at brick and mortar stores.
Kenya Moore announced at “The Real Housewives Of Atlanta” that she was going to have a baby with her husband, Mark Daly. Gary With Da Tea mentioned that not only is the couple possibly splitting, but she was also kicked off the show. He hopes that’s not the case because she needs money to raise the child.
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Gary also spoke about Mariah Carey selling her engagement ring. She made $2.1 million off the ring and Gary thinks she sold it because she needed the money. This caused Da Brat to start telling him he was messy and it was pretty funny.
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It's crunch time for Celtic once again.
They must navigate a perilous Champions League playoff against Astana as they look to reach the group stage for the second consecutive year.
Our top pundits Keith Jackson and Craig Swan break down all the big talking points both on the pitch and who could be coming and going between now and the end of August. Will Brendan Rodgers splash the cash if Celtic reach the promised land this season?
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Our team also look at Brendan Rodgers providing a curveball against the Kazakhs and could Tony Ralston be in line for a shock start on Wednesday?
That and a whole lot more is available in our latest Celtic episode. Listen to the podcast in the player above or subscribe and listen via any good podcasting service, such as iTunes.
QUETTA, Pakistan -- Pakistan police say the death toll from a suicide bombing at a Shiite shrine in the country's southwest has increased to 24 after four victims died at a hospital overnight.
A suicide bomber struck the shrine packed with worshippers in a remote village in Jhal Magsi district, about 240 miles east of Quetta in Baluchistan province on Thursday.
Senior police officer Mohammad Iqbal said Saturday that more than 20 victims were still receiving treatment, some with critical wounds.
The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the attack. IS has claimed responsibility for several past attacks in Baluchistan, which has been the scene of a low-level insurgency by Baluch nationalists and separatists demanding more autonomy and a greater share in the region's natural resources of oil and gas.
A man was found dead after a trailer fire Monday morning on Pink Dill Mill Road in Greer.
Lake Cunningham Fire Department responded to a fire call at approximately 3:08 a.m. at 415 Pink Dill Mill Road, Greer.
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YOUNGSTOWN — A city man received a three-year sentence for his role in a fatal 2016 crash.
Eric Wallace, 28, of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, pleaded guilty to aggravated vehicular homicide and operating a vehicle while intoxicated in October.
He was charged in a January 2016 crash on Market Street that caused the death of Jerome Campbell-Adkins, 40.
Investigators said Wallace was traveling 80 mph at the time and had alcohol and cocaine in his system.
For the complete story, read Tuesday's Vindicator and Vindy.com
April 15 (Gracenote) - Results and standings from the Swiss championship matches on Saturday Saturday, April 15 FC Lausanne-Sport 0 FC Basel 4 FC Vaduz 0 Sion 1 Standings P W D L F A Pts 1 FC Basel 28 23 4 1 73 21 73 ------------------------- 2 Young Boys 27 15 8 4 60 38 53 ------------------------- 3 Sion 28 14 3 11 51 44 45 4 Luzern 27 11 7 9 50 46 40 ------------------------- 5 FC Lugano 27 9 7 11 38 50 34 ------------------------- 6 St Gallen 27 8 7 12 31 42 31 7 FC Lausanne-Sport 28 7 6 15 44 53 27 8 FC Thun 27 6 9 12 41 53 27 9 Grasshoppers Zurich 27 7 6 14 33 45 27 ------------------------- 10 FC Vaduz 28 5 7 16 33 62 22 1: Champions League / EC I 2: Champions League preliminary round 3-4: Europa League preliminary round 5: Europa League depending on domestic cup 10: Relegation Next Fixtures (GMT): Monday, April 17 Young Boys v Grasshoppers Zurich (1145) FC Lugano v FC Thun (1145) Luzern v St Gallen (1400)
Mike feels pressured when Peggy's new boyfriend asks whether he and Molly hear wedding bells in their future.
Robbers make a grab for a clerk at a Sugar Land Shell station April 6 in this screen grab image from the surveillance video. Sugar Land police are looking for two gunmen who pistol-whipped a clerk during a robbery at a Shell station, 1484 State Highway 6, on April 6. The men entered the store just before 1:14 a.m., walked to the restroom, then approached the cashier to purchase cigarettes.
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1979 computer shop manager predicts the future (video)
The terrific filmmaker David Hoffman made this film in which a computer shop worker predicts the future. Says David: “I was shooting a documentary called ‘The Information Society’ in 1979 and filmed this in Cedar Rapids Iowa. Compushop had just begun selling the Apple II and this guy had a keen sense of what was coming.”
You can see lots more of David’s work on the brilliant Flashbak .
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Baker Mayfield was not a unanimous choice as the top quarterback in the 2018 NFL Draft. The No. 1 overall pick from Oklahoma has done nothing but impress since the Browns drafted him, and the media coverage has reflected the positive buzz.
So too has the virtual, if not surprisingly influential, world of video game ratings.
According to Steve Noah of Operation Sports, which exhaustively covers sports video games, Mayfield is the only rookie QB to earn higher than an 80 rating in the seminal football series.
Top 5 rookie QB’s in Madden NFL 19 Baker Mayfield (81) Lamar Jackson (79) Josh Rosen (78) Sam Darnold (75) Josh Allen (74) pic.twitter.com/XEtr19hZ19 — Steve Noah (@Steve_OS) July 3, 2018
Interestingly, Lamar Jackson earned the second-highest rookie QB rating. He was the fifth QB selected, going to the Baltimore Ravens late in the first round. Josh Allen, who many brazenly projected as the Browns top choice for the pick, earns just a 74 rating from the folks at EA Sports.
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A 67-year-old man is facing charges after he allegedly exposed himself to a 12-year-old girl in Windsor, N.S.
The RCMP say the incident happened just before 4 p.m. Monday.
Police allege the girl spotted the man exposing his genitals as he stood on an adjacent property.
Garnett Frederick Smith was arrested a short time later and held in custody overnight.
The Windsor, N.S., man is facing charges of committing an indecent act and breach of probation in connection with the incident.
Smith appeared in Windsor provincial court Tuesday and was released on strict conditions. He is due back in court on June 12.
The Cheyenne and Arapaho Old Settlers Committee is pleased to announce that Callie Maddux has been chosen as the 2017 C&A Old Settler’s Queen. Callie is the daughter of Jim and Jana Maddux, and the granddaughter of James Albert and Linda Maddux and Paula Isch, all of Cheyenne.
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Local political figures of both parties condemned the gunfire attack on Republican members of Congress, and brought a message of bipartisanship.
U.S. Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio; U.S. Rep. Bill Johnson of Marietta, R-6th; U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Cleveland;
state Rep. John Boccieri of Poland, D-59th; U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Howland, D-13th, as well as Mark Monroe and David Betras, Mahoning County Republican and Democratic party chairmen, all offered comments.
Read those iin Thursday's Vindicator or on Vindy.com.
From California to Atlanta – Flip Major & his Chopp Ent. fam have liked UP with super producer Sonny Digital.
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AKRON, Ohio -- A Summit County jury found an Akron man guilty Tuesday in the fatal shooting death of a 25-year-old man two years ago, prosecutors said.
Darshawn T. McCormick, 27, was also charged with felonious assault and having a weapons under a disability in the Dec. 26, 2016, killing of Javanta Virden, according to the Summit County Prosecutor's Office.
Virden, 25, of Akron died at Summa Akron City Hospital after being shot in the head in a parking lot in the 1000 block of Ericsson Avenue following a fight with three men, authorities said.
Investigators identified McCormick as the shooter through witness statements and physical evidence collected at the scene, police have said.
McCormick is scheduled to be sentenced June 26 at 1 p.m. by Summit County Common Pleas Court Judge Jason Wells.
To comment on this story, please visit Wednesday's crime and courts comments page.
FILE - Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones looks at Dallas Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett as he tells a story during a press conference in Oxnard, Calif., on Sunday, July 23, 2017. (Vernon Bryant/The Dallas Morning News)
FRISCO -- Jason Garrett clearly didn't have much to say about the new documentary coming out Friday that focuses on the Dallas Cowboys' 2017 season.
Viewers get to see a different side of the Cowboys head coach, one where he uses the f-word quite often - about 10 times in the first of eight episodes.
"I really haven't seen it," Garrett said during a pre-draft news conference Tuesday at The Star. "I saw bits and pieces of it along the way. So, I don't really know that much about it to comment."
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WESLACO (AP) – A state lawmaker says he’s recovering after being struck in the head during a new year’s celebration by what he suspects was celebratory gunfire. Rep. Armando Martinez told The Monitor newspaper that he had gathered with his family late Saturday at a residence near the South Texas town of Weslaco. He heard gunfire in the neighborhood before hugging his wife as the new year arrived, and then felt like he was hit with a sledgehammer to the back of the head. It was discovered that he’d been shot and he later underwent surgery to have the bullet removed. The bullet was given to the Hidalgo County sheriff’s office, which is investigating the matter. Sheriff’s spokesman Jose Rodriguez warns residents against haphazardly shooting weapons.
Demonstrators take part in a rally in support of Palestinian prisoners on hunger strike in Israeli jails, in Gaza City April 17, 2017. People walk past a poster depicting Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails, in the West Bank city of Ramallah April 17, 2017.
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Feb 14 KCG Holdings Inc
* Reg-KCG releases january 2017 trade volumes
* KCG Holdings Inc - in market making, averaged $28.1 billion dollar volume traded, 8.9 billion shares traded, and 3.5 million trades per day in u.s. Equities for Jan
* KCG Holdings Inc - in global execution services KCG institutional equities averaged 223.9 million u.s. Equity shares traded per day for jan
* KCG Holdings Inc - in global execution services KCG bondpoint averaged $239.9 million fixed income par value traded per day for jan
* KCG Holdings Inc - consolidated u.s. Equity volume averaged $268.0 billion in dollar volume and 6.8 billion shares traded per day for Jan Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Bill Cosby's lawyers Brian McMonagle, left, and Angela Agrusa, right, take the elevator to the courtroom during Cosby's sexual assault trial during the second day of jurors deliberations in the Montgomery County Courthouse in Norristown, Pa., on Tuesday, June 13, 2017. Bill Cosby walks from the courtroom during jury deliberations in his sexual assault trial at the Montgomery County Courthouse in Norristown, Pa., Tuesday, June 13, 2017.
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All the best George. Hope you can manage an occasional game this season. Would be good to see you.
A massive fireworks display over Parliament Hill - usually reserved for July 1 - took place Saturday evening to mark the beginning of 2017 and a year-long birthday bash across the country. A kaleidoscope of colours cascaded behind the Parliament Buildings under a dark, overcast sky.
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LaVar Ball already planning Lonzo's Michael Jordan takeover Not one, not two, not three… Lonzo Ball is confident he’ll be one of the NBA’s all-time greats; he’s just not quite as sure as his father, LaVar. The two...
Let the debates begin: The 12-man all-time NBA All-Star team Picking a 12-man, all-time All-Star team is about as easy as picking the best color, the greatest movie, the finest ice-cream flavor. It is impossible to produce a universally accepted...
Kevin Love on Cleveland future and lure of Knicks The Post’s Steve Serby runs the floor with Cavaliers All-Star Kevin Love. Q: What would you think of playing one day — 2015? — in New York for the Knicks?...
Marv says Holzman would have sat Smith, too The legendary Marv Albert said he believes Hall of Fame Knicks coach Red Holzman would have benched J.R. Smith after his shoelace charades … but may not have needed to....
Fresh from blowing away her audience at Auckland's Laneway Festival in January, announces her return to New Zealand, playing the Tuning Fork on May 27 to celebrate the release of her acclaimed debut album, Don't Let The Kids Win.
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PepsiCo Inc (PEP.N) reported a 5 per cent rise in quarterly revenue on Wednesday, as the company benefited from higher demand for its healthier beverages and snacks in North America.
However, net income attributable to PepsiCo fell to US$1.40 billion, or 97 cents per share, in the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, from US$1.72 billion, or $1.17 per share, a year earlier.
The fall in net income was due to pension-related settlements and a debt redemption charge in the latest quarter and a tax benefit in the year-ago period.
The company's net revenue rose to US$19.52 billion from US$18.59 billion.
PepsiCo and other processed-food companies are investing heavily to develop products to meet the changing tastes of consumers, who are increasingly seeking healthier options.
PepsiCo has said it now gets about 45 per cent of its net revenue from "guilt-free" products - beverages that have fewer than 70 calories per 12 ounces and snacks that have lower amounts of salt and saturated fat.
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NORTH ROYALTON, Ohio (AP) — Authorities in Ohio say a man charged in the deaths of five people in two cities is set for a hearing on the latest charges.
Police say 45-year-old George Brinkman Jr. will be in Parma Municipal Court Thursday. He was charged Wednesday with aggravated murder, kidnapping and tampering with evidence in the deaths of 45-year-old Suzanne Taylor and her daughters, 21-year-old Taylor Pifer and 18-year-old Kylie Pifer. Their bodies were found Sunday in their North Royalton home. Police haven’t said how they died.
Brinkman was charged Tuesday with murder in the slayings of his employers, 71-year-old Rogell Eugene John and 64-year-old Roberta Ray John. Their bodies were found Monday in their North Canton home. Authorities say they apparently were shot.
It couldn’t be determined immediately if Brinkman has an attorney.
April 5Addex Therapeutics Ltd :
* FY net loss for the year decreased significantly to 3.1 million Swiss francs ($3.09 million)for 2016, compared to 4.2 million Swiss francs for 2015
* Cash and cash equivalents decreased by 46% to 1.4 million francs at Dec. 31, 2016, compared to 2.6 million francs at Dec. 31, 2015
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PITTSBURGH (AP) - A company that processes and transports natural gas and natural gas liquids in Ohio's and Pennsylvania's shale fields is agreeing to pay $610,000 to settle complaints by Pennsylvania and the federal government that it was violating air pollution laws.
A consent decree filed Tuesday in Pittsburgh's federal court also obligates two subsidiaries of Ohio-based MPLX to install equipment to reduce emissions of smog-forming pollutants at compressor stations and pipeline maintenance points in eastern Ohio and western Pennsylvania.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Pennsylvania brought the complaints against the MPLX subsidiaries.
The companies were accused of building or operating compressor stations and maintenance points without appropriate permits and without keeping emissions records. EPA officials say the companies will upgrade more than 300 facilities in western Pennsylvania and eastern Ohio.
Garcia went 2-for-4 with an RBI single in Sunday's 9-3 loss to the Yankees.
Garcia opened the scoring on the night with a single that brought home Jedd Gyorko in the second. It was the 27-year-old's first multi-hit game of the season as he continues to see occasional starts at different spots around the infield. He slotted in Kolten Wong's place at second base Sunday and also filled in for Adelmys Diaz at shortstop in one prior start. His relatively sporadic use caps his overall fantasy upside, but Garcia could conceivably carve out some solid playing time as the season unfolds if he continues to produce and Wong's prolonged struggles at the plate persist.
Heavy rains flood streets, knock out power in New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Authorities say city streets were draining and power was being restored in several New Orleans neighborhoods after a nearly stationary thunderstorm dropped torrents of rain.
Water poured down streets in the West Bank and other neighborhoods after Tuesday morning's storm.
Entergy says that more than 13,000 customers were without power early Tuesday morning, but most of them had their power restored by midmorning.
The National Weather Service said up to 3 inches (7.6 centimeters) of rain had fallen as of 6:15 a.m. Tuesday.
South African base Nollywood actress, Fadekemi Momoh, is mother of a pretty girl as she has just welcomed her bundle of joy.
The actress has been away for a while especially after launching her movie in Nigeria as she since returned to her base and has been doing fine with her lover.
Well, just some weeks back, we brought to you photos of her baby shower and now the good news has come our as both mother and child are doing fine.
This is the second child the actress will be welcoming as she already has a big girl from her previous relationship.
Cheesecake can have health benefits. It sounds too good to be true, but trust us — it’s all in the preparation.
RELATED: Yes, you can make Cheesecake Factory’s Original Cheesecake at home — and it’s amazing
This recipe uses brown rice cereal as a base and Greek yogurt as filler, plus stevia instead of sugar. That means you can eat a couple of these cheesecake bars without destroying your healthy diet. Perfect.
You will need:
Crust
2½ cups brown rice cereal
¾ teaspoons powdered stevia
1 tablespoon butter, melted
5 tablespoons nonfat milk
Cheesecake
8 ounces low-fat cream cheese
2 cups nonfat Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 egg white
1½ teaspoons vanilla crème stevia
¼ cup mini chocolate chips
For added indulgence, top your finished cake with more chocolate chips!
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Gov. Henry McMaster said he supports legislation that would allow individuals to carry a concealed gun without a permit.
The South Carolina House of Representatives has already passed the bill, which means gun owners to carry their firearms in plain sight without needing a concealed weapons permit.
A spokesman for the governor told The Charleston Post and Courier newspaper that McMaster appreciated the House’s hard work on the bill and that the governor believes it is constitutional and that he will sign it if it reaches his desk.
The legislation would keep the concealed weapons permit program in place so South Carolinians could carry their guns in other states.
The sponsor in the House is Rep. Mike Pitts, R-Laurens. The bill still bans guns from schools and airports, following federal law.
The measure is unlikely to pass in the state Senate, where opponents have more procedural rules to block it.
One of the few constants in technology is change and an important question being asked is how soon will electric vehicles arrive in the country, a top official in the Technology Development Board said today.
Change tends to accelerate at ‘inflection points’ where a technological advancement or shift in policy will make a practical translation for greener mobility solutions, board secretary Dr Bindu Dey said at a workshop to discuss ways for faster adoption of EVs in the country.
As most of the Southern States were gearing up for a separate EV policy, the workshop was aimed at creating knowledge resource and favourable ecosystem for mass percolation, she said.
The workshop was to create awareness, technology initiatives and business models for electric mobility (EM) in line with the National Mission of Electric Mobility (NMEM) for 2030, Hemalatha Annamalai,
Danica Patrick revealed the paint scheme for the Premium Motorsports No. 7 Chevrolet she is scheduled to drive during the upcoming Daytona 500 on Twitter Friday morning.
The car and her fire suit will feature a “Danica Double” logo to commemorate her 2018 schedule of crown-jewel races, first in NASCAR's Daytona in February, followed by the Indianapolis 500 in May.
Patrick's ride features the familiar GoDaddy green color and logo from her long-time sponsor. It will also display some of Patrick's business ventures, such as her “Pretty Intense” fitness book, the Warrior apparel line, and Somnium Wine.
LONDON (REUTERS) - Chelsea defender John Terry will leave Stamford Bridge at the end of the season, the Premier League club said on Monday.
The 36-year-old former England international played over 700 games for Chelsea and has been their most successful captain.
" John has given us more than two decades of dedicated and exceptional service," Chelsea said in a statement.
"In that time, he has displayed the utmost pride at wearing the Chelsea shirt."
Terry is Chelsea's third highest all-time appearance-maker and has captained them a record 578 times.
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CLEVELAND - Yankees manager Joe Girardi is going back to what worked in the AL Wild Card Game for Friday's Game 2 of the ALDS.
A day after the Yankees lost Game 1 to the Cleveland Indians 4-0, Girardi is reinserting Jacoby Ellsbury at designated hitter and sitting Chase Headley, who in the opener was 0-for-2 with a strikeout, walk and liner to left-center that was hauled in on a diving catch by Tribe center fielder Jason Kipnis.
The Yankees' Game 2 lineup is the same as what they used for Tuesday night''s 8-4 win over the Minnesota Twins in the Wild Card Game.
There's been some light rain in Cleveland all morning and early afternoon, but the game is expected to start on time at 5:05 p.m., EST., and not be interrupted.
Here are the lineups for Game 2:
May 3 Flowers Foods Inc
* Flowers Foods announces enhanced organizational structure
* Flowers Foods Inc - company will transition to new structure over next several months with full implementation expected during fiscal 2018
* Flowers Foods Inc - new organizational structure establishes two business units (bus), fresh bakery and specialty/snacking
* Flowers Foods Inc - current direct-store-delivery and warehouse segmentation will remain until new structure is in place Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
WLNS – The MSU Police Department is asking for your help to identify the subjects above as part of a theft and fraud investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Terrill at 517-432-1596 or terrillj@police.msu.edu.
You can also submit an anonymous tip via our Submit Tips app on this page or you can text MSUPD to CRIMES (274637) along with your anonymous tip.
Bhubaneswar: An IAS officer Sanjay Kumar Singh would serve as the new Vice Chancellor (VC) In-Charge of Biju Patnaik University of Technology (BPUT) in place of Professor S S Pattanayak who renounced the post of Vice Chancellor.
At present, Sanjay Kumar Singh a 1997 batch IAS officer serving as the Secretary, Skill Development and Technical Education Department. Singh will hold the position till the selection of new Vice Chancellor of BPUT.
According to reports, Prashant Patra would take over as the new Registrar of BPUT.
DUBAI, April 3 The Islamic Development Bank has mandated banks for a U.S. dollar-denominated sukuk, a document issued by one of the lead banks showed on Monday.
The triple A-rated Jeddah-based bank has chosen Boubyan Bank, Emirates NBD Capital, GIB Capital, Goldman Sachs International, HSBC, Maybank, Natixis, and Standard Chartered Bank as joint lead managers and bookrunners.
Subject to market conditions, the fixed rate benchmark sukuk issuance will be launched and priced in the near future, according to the document. (Reporting by Davide Barbuscia; Editing by Greg Mahlich)
Meek Mill has been granted bail enabling an almost immediate release from prison.
Meek Mill has been granted bail by the Pennsylvania State Supreme Court. Fox 29 News reported that an “Order Granting Application for Bail” has directed The Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County to release Meek on secured bail.
Citing credibility issues with the officer who testified at the 31-year-old rapper’s trial, the decision affirms the belief that Meek may have been falsely imprisoned and denied due process in the original case.
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner offered commentary in a status hearing last week and expressed no objections to a grant of immediate bail.
This is a breaking story that will be updated as more information comes available.
One person was reportedly killed after a US military Black Hawk helicopter was forced to make a hard landing on a golf course in Maryland.
The crash took place on the the Breton Bay Golf Course in Leonardtown, Maryland.
Spokesman Jimmie Cumming said the helicopter originated from the army base at Fort Belvoir, Virginia nearly 70 miles to the northwest of the course.
The course has confirmed that no staff or players were near the site at the time of the crash. Maryland State Police dispatched two medical evacuation helicopters to assist.
Eyewitness Mike Harvey, a golf professional at the course, told WBAL News Radio in Baltimore, that the helicopter "got treetop level and all of a sudden we saw the tail spin up and just spinning around and we heard him go down."
It is not uncommon to see US Navy and Marine Corps aircraft in the area due to the proximity of bases.
The St Mary's County Sheriff's Office and US Army are investigating at this time.
More to follow...
The events of Sunday night in Longford town when a series of shop windows were smashed should help to convince those people who labour under the illusion that Longford is crime free, that they are living in cloud cuckooland.
There has been a chilling escalation in the level of crime in Longford in the past year. Gardaí driving around in cars are being openly taunted by criminals involved in the drug trade. The Gardaí seem to be helpless to arrest such people although the general public find this very hard to understand.
Pitcher Taijuan Walker (9-9, 3.49 ERA) will start Game 1 for the Arizona Diamondbacks against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the best-of-five National League Division Series on Friday.
Clayton Kershaw (18-4, 2.31 ERA) will get the start for the Dodgers.
Walker went 2-0 with a 3.24 ERA in three starts against the Dodgers this season and is 2-1, 4.79 in four career outings against Los Angeles.
Kershaw was 2-0 with a 0.59 ERA in two starts against the Diamondbacks this season and he's 14-8, 2.55 in 26 careers starts against Arizona.
Want to watch Game 1 between the Diamondbacks and Dodgers? Check out the details here:
What: The Arizona Diamondbacks (93-69) take on the Los Angeles Dodgers (104-58) in Game 1 of the NLDS.
When: 7:30 p.m. Pacific time, Friday, Oct. 6.
Where: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, Calif.
TV: TBS.
Online: MLB Network (subscription); TBS.
Full results and schedules: Bookmark our MLB scoreboard for postseason scores and schedules.
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N.C. State's Reggie Gallaspy II (25) runs during the Wolfpack's first practice of fall camp at the Curtis and Jacqueline Dail Football Practice Complex in Raleigh on July 29, 2017. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
In this Monday, Dec. 26, 2016 photo, Joel Rojas, left, pins a ribbon on his son, Diego Rojas, 1, accompanied by his wife, Claudia Rojas, left, and son, Julian Rojas, 11, during a remembrance ceremony in Garland, Texas at John Paul Jones Park, on the anniversary of the tornado that killed nine.
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April 3 Veolia Environnement SA:
* Veolia wins South London waste partnership contract
* New eight year contract worth over 209 million pounds ($262.2 million), with two possible eight year extensions
* New recycling and waste services contract spanning four south london boroughs (Croydon, Kingston, Merton, Sutton) Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.7971 pounds) (Gdynia Newsroom)
Ba Shupi and Xtra Large entertaining their fans PIC: T. NDABAMBI | ZIMBOJAM.COM
Love was in the air at the Joina City Mall on Valentine’s Day as DStv brought together local celebrities and their fans for a meet and greet session.
There was a lot of entertainment from dance groups the likes of Anti-Gravity, Basil Studios dancers and John Cole.
Bulawayo based act, Samazaza showed off his musical gift by doing a kwaito acappella which was received with cheering from the crowd.
“As a way of celebrating the month of love, DSTV Zimbabwe has brought together local celebrities and their fans on this day making it memorable for both parties who usually see each other from a distance during shows but never get to rub shoulders,” said MultiChoice Zimbabwe public relations manager, Liz Dziva.
Other celebrities who attended were; Pastor G, Brian K, Cindy Munyavi, Pauline, Wanai and Tamy.
The fun filled valentine’s event was closed by a performance from Ba Shupi and Xtra Large.
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Regional police are looking to speak with two men in connection to a break and enter in Kitchener on March 8.
Police say during the early morning hours they received a report of a break and enter at a property on Homewood Avenue.
Several items were stolen including credit cards that were used shortly after at a convenience store.
Police say the homeowners were sleeping inside at the time.
Anyone with information is being asked to contact police.
I once yelled at @bypaulklee in a press box and he wanted to kick me out. But it was about the relative merits of KC BBQ. Not a true story.
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — An 18-year-old died Friday afternoon in a crash on Highway 58 in Dexter, Oregon.
Oregon State Police said Jonathan Brooks, of Dexter, was driving north on Rattlesnake Road in a pickup truck when he ran a stop sign and hit a Ford Ranger. Brooks died at the scene.
The 67-year-old man driving the other car was flown to Riverbend Hospital with serious injuries.
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Lady Gaga surprised Little Monsters with a brand new single, “The Cure,” which she debuted during her Coachella set in Indio, California, on Saturday.
During her 18-song set, Gaga performed “The Cure” to the delight of fans in the crowd and on social media, Billboard reports.
Lady Gaga debuted her brand new song #TheCure tonight at Coachella! 😍 pic.twitter.com/hLesxKEoQb — billboard (@billboard) April 16, 2017
“I’ve been so excited for this next part of the show because I’ve been trying to keep it a secret for so long,” Gaga told the crowd. “I’ve been in the studio and I’d like to debut a brand new song, ‘The Cure.'”
At the end of the 90-minute show, Lady Gaga announced “The Cure” was available on iTunes.
Mother Monster was tapped to headline Coachella after Beyoncé’s pregnancy forced her to cancel her appearance.
Listen to “The Cure” below.
The death has occurred of Michael “Kell” Ryan, brother of aviation pioneer Tony Ryan.
Mr Ryan (76) died suddenly in recent days in Cambridge, in southeast England, where he had been living for several years.
Younger brother of the Ryanair and Guinness Peat Aviation founder Tony, Mr Ryan built his career in the aviation sector. He initially worked for Aer Lingus, whose Heathrow operation he helped oversee, before his brother invited him to join Ryanair in 1986, a year after its launch.
He worked in senior management roles in a number of areas, including sales and marketing, at Ryanair, until he retired from the airline in 2004.
Since then he had worked in consultancy and public speaking. He was on the board of visitors of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida, US.
Police seek the public’s help in locating 19-year-old Ellice A. Martin, who resides on Cayman Brac but is believed to currently be on Grand Cayman.
Ms. Martin’s relatives say she was expected to return to Cayman Brac on 2 October but she did not. Relatives are “seriously concerned” about her well-being and wish to speak with her only to verify she is OK, according to police.
Police say they have reason to believe that Ms. Martin is in the company of friends or acquaintances on Grand Cayman.
Police are asking Ms. Martin, or members of the public who may be able to assist police contact Ms. Martin, to call the George Town Police Station at 949-4222 and speak with the inspector on duty.
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A 386th Expeditionary Operations Group airborne maintenance technician monitors an EC-130H Compass Call as it starts its engines on Dec. 5, 2016 at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. The Compass Call is engaged in operations jamming Da’esh communications in order to confuse and disorient enemy fighters. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Andrew Park)
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NEW YORK ( WTEN ) – AOL announced that it is shutting down AOL Instant Messenger after 20 years.
AIM will be discontinued on December 15, 2017. After this date, you will no longer be able to access or sign in to AIM services on any platform.
“AIM tapped into new digital technologies and ignited a cultural shift, but the way in which we communicate with each other has profoundly changed. As a result we’ve made the decision that we will be discontinuing AIM,” AOL said in a press release.
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May 30 (GMM) Robert Kubica has admitted Williams’ drivers are suffering from more than just a lack of pace in 2018.
In Barcelona, Sergey Sirotkin admitted he struggled throughout the weekend with “seat comfort”.
“Let’s say it this way to not upset anyone — the problem is with seat comfort,” said the Russian.
It is believed Lance Stroll is suffering with a similar problem, and Robert Kubica, Williams’ reserve driver, confirmed the issue.
“We do not have too much comfort in this car, but it has been known since November,” he told Eleven Sports.
“Problems have to be solved in the winter rather than pretending that everything is good to make it look nice politically.
“I do not drive, so I don’t say anything else,” the former BMW and Renault driver added.
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Back in April, General Motors quietly disclosed that it had plans to put together a large fleet of self-driving Bolt EVs to test in California, Arizona and Michigan. On Tuesday, GM CEO Mary Barra confirmed that's all going forward, and that GM has produced 130 autonomous Chevy Bolt EVs at one of its assembly plants.
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Washington : The plan to set up an F-16 jet production unit in India will be an “exclusive” proposition that will help the country in achieving its operational needs as well as the ‘Make in India’ initiative, according to American aerospace and defence major Lockheed Martin.
As India continues to shop around to add new fighter jets into its air force, Lockheed Martin has offered to relocate its entire production line to India.
The company said it intends to create far more than an “assembly line” in India.
“We plan to introduce two new words into the lexicon of international fighter aircraft manufacturing: ‘India’ and ‘exclusive’. F-16 production in India will be exclusive — something that has never before been presented by any other fighter aircraft manufacturer, past or present,” Vivek Lall, vice president, Strategy and Business Development, Lockheed Martin said.
“The F-16 gives the Indian industry a unique opportunity to be at the centre of the world’s largest fighter aircraft ecosystem,” said Lall.
Bryan Adams is setting down his electric guitar for a special one-night exhibition of his photography at Toronto's Royal Ontario Museum. The "Summer of '69" rocker is set to unveil "Canadians," a curated collection of portraits to mark Canada's sesquicentennial, at the ROM Ball black-tie fundraiser on May 6. Organizers say the exhibit will feature portraits of 28 Canadian icons including Margaret Atwood, Michael Buble, the Weeknd, Joni Mitchell, Wayne Gretzky and Michael J. Fox.
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press release: East Side Progressives hosts a Wisconsin State Supreme Court forum with candidates Atty. Tim Burns and Judge Rebecca Dallet on Sunday, October 15, from 6:30-7:30 at Lake Edge Lutheran Church, 4032 Monona Drive (pkg in back on Hegg Ave.
Are you concerned about the future of the Wisconsin Supreme Court? How do decisions of the court affect the quality of life in Wisconsin? Under what circumstances should a Supreme Court justice recuse him/herself from a case? Come and listen to the candidates differentiate themselves and be prepared to vote in the February primary. Questions? 608-249-5693
Russell Simmons Invites New Yorkers Of All Backgrounds To Stand In Solidarity With American Muslims In Times Square On February 19 To Declare 'Today, I Am A Muslim Too' NEW YORK, Feb. 10, 2017 / PRNewswire / -- New Yorkers of all faiths and ethnic backgrounds are being asked to gather on Sunday, February 19th, from 12:00 to 4:00 pm in New York's Times Square, (at the corner of 48thStreet & Broadway, Manhattan) and join hip-hop pioneer Russell Simmons and prominent religious leaders to declare their solidarity with American Muslims who have recently been impacted by discriminatory rhetoric and a travel ban by the Trump Administration.
For further contact information please contact Chris Sacarabany: 917.492.2538 or email at chris@ffeu.org
An Edmonton woman was worried when her new car seats stopped working properly. As Fletcher Kent reports, the woman says the findings of an investigation into the matter now raise new questions.
The dates for the 2019 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival have been announced. The first weekend of the fest is set to take place from April 12 through April 14. The second weekend of the event will run from April 19 through April 21. Coachella will once again take place at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. Tickets go on sale on Friday, June 1 at 2 p.m. Eastern via the festival’s website.
Check out Pitchfork’s coverage of Coachella 2018, which was headlined by the Weeknd, Beyoncé, and Eminem. Read the festival report “Why Beyoncé’s Coachella Performance Was One for the Ages.”
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When Carmel Kazemi (played by Bonnie Langford) wrongfully decided to report her (Lacey Turner) to social services for the bruises on baby Arthur’s arm, it wasn’t long before she regretted her hasty decision.
Following another chat with Stacey’s other child Lily (Aine Garvey), Carmel realised her terrible mistake too late.
While she tried to take back her accusation, the grandmother was forced to sit in silent horror as a social worker showed up to the family’s dinner with two police officers in tow.
Distressed by the harrowing scene that sees a devastated Stacey forced to watch her children taken away for the night, fans took to Twitter to complain, suggesting the speed at which she was investigated was highly unlikely in the real world.
The Ball Brothers have proven to be just as entertaining away from the hardwood as they are on it, and their most recent video skit on ESPN starring rapper Lil Dicky and former Duke star Jay Williams only proves it further. The hilarious video revolves around a mysterious fourth Ball Brother whom their father LaVar isn’t as high on as he is about his three younger hoopers. Peep the video above to watch the complete video.
The amount of flowers, candles, and other mementos at the spot where Heather Heyer died is growing as time progresses.
The police chief of Charlottesville says the portion of Fourth Street will stay closed for the time being.
Groups have been praying at the scene of the car attack or sharing their memories of Heyer, who was a familiar face around the city.
Heyer worked as a paralegal at Miller Law Group in Albemarle County. NBC29 sat down with the firm's president, Larry Miller, who says Heather was a key part of his practice, and was a "phenomenal" employee.
"Heather -- her desk was up front, and that's where I was at. And her chair was where she left it on Friday. And I couldn't touch it. It was really hard to see it, because I expected her to walk in at any time... and she didn't,” said Larry Miller, Miller Law Group President.
Miller says he will miss Heather's sharp wit and her great sense of humor.
He says she believed all people are the same, and everyone deserves the same opportunities for success.
[India], Dec 11 (ANI): Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Monday said the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has no plans for development of Gujarat.
While addressing a rally in Gandhi Nagar, Rahul said Prime Minister Narendra Modi often speaks about corruption, but doesn't do anything to eradicate it.
"They (BJP) say the Congress has disappeared from Gujarat, but why 50 percent of the prime minister's speeches are on the party and rest on himself? He has no plan for the people of Gujarat," Rahul said.
Rahul also expressed confidence over sweeping the Gujarat polls and said no one can stop the Congress from winning. He added the people of Gujarat have made up their mind to overthrow the BJP government, which has been ruling the state from past two decades. (ANI)
JERUSALEM (AP) — Rabbi Aharon Leib Shteinman, the spiritual leader of Israel's non-Hassidic ultra-Orthodox Jews of European descent, has died. He was 104.
Shteinman died on Tuesday from a heart attack after falling ill weeks ago.
Shteinman was one of Israel's most influential rabbis and a political kingmaker whose orders were strictly followed by his representatives in parliament.
Following the 2012 death of his predecessor, Rabbi Yosef Shalom Elyashiv, he was widely regarded as "Gadol Hador," or "leader of the generation." Hundreds of thousands are expected to attend his funeral in the central Israeli ultra-Orthodox city of Bnei Brak.
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Shteinman was known for his rabbinic scholarship, relatively pragmatic rulings and extremely modest lifestyle.
Israeli President Reuven Rivlin called him a leader who "carried on his shoulders the existential weight of the Jewish people."
Robbers blow up cash machine on forecourt
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Police are investigating after four people blew up a cash machine and stole money from a petrol station in Longwick, Buckinghamshire in the early hours of Tuesday October 3.
An Audi car and a Ford truck were used to attempt to remove the ATM at the Shell petrol station on Lower Icknield Way.
Police were called to the scene at just after 2am on Tuesday. A spokesman said it appeared that four people “caused an explosion” to get the cash.
Anyone with information about the incident can call the 24-hour Thames Valley Police enquiry centre on 101 and quote reference 43170292483.
If you do not want to speak directly to the police you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
No personal details are taken, information is not traced or recorded, and you will not go to court.
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The Tira community is just that, a small community where people help each other and take food for families when they lose a loved one.
Tira City Council took that spirit of community a step further June 7. With the help of local youth and the Community Chest, the council officially opened and dedicated a free community food pantry in memory of the late Floyd Payton, who served as Tira mayor from 1996 to 2016, to help other Tira residents combat hunger.
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VidAngel isn't backing down after a court ordered it to shutter its family-friendly filtering services - instead, the company has revamped its operations to circumvent issues raised in its legal fight with three major Hollywood studios. The company's new $7.99 per month service piggybacks on users' streaming accounts.
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April 20 D.R. Horton Inc, the largest U.S. homebuilder, reported a 17.5 percent rise in quarterly profit on Thursday, driven by higher home sales.
The company's net income rose to $229.2 million, or 60 cents per share, in the second quarter ended March 31, from $195.1 million, or 52 cents per share, a year earlier.
Home sales rose 17.6 percent to $3.16 billion. (Reporting by Arunima Banerjee in Bengaluru; Edited by Martina D'Couto)
Sen. Cory Gardner said Tuesday that the vetting of Mike Pompeo as secretary of state shouldn’t be a referendum on President Trump’s foreign policy positions.
“This isn’t about whether or not you’re going to see eye to eye with President Trump’s nominee on policy,” Mr. Gardner, Colorado Republican, said on Fox News. “This is about making sure that the nominee is fit to serve.”
Mr. Pompeo’s nomination proceeded Monday with a favorable recommendation by the Foreign Relations Committee to the full Senate in a close vote. So far, two Democrats have publicly stated they intend to vote in favor of Mr. Pompeo — Sens. Joe Manchin of West Virginia and Heidi Heitkamp of North Dakota — while many remain opposed.
Republican holdout, Sen, Rand Paul of Kentucky, tweeted late Monday that he plans on supporting Mr. Pompeo after originally saying he could not support him.
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The 48 rooms aren’t huge but they are well designed, with desk space and a sitting area, plus the expected extras (robes and slippers, tea-making facilities, a safe, etc). Cute touch: jaunty straw hats, which you should be needing round here. The television is small, but who wants to stare at a screen? Instead, avert your eyes towards that panoramic view. All categories enjoy it, though standard rooms on the lower floors have smaller windows and no terrace.
In the jazzy black-and-white tiled bathrooms are either bath-showers or walk-in showers. Double glazing and two sets of thick lined curtains almost (though not quite) muffle the buzz from the busy Old Port.
After falling in the state semifinals a year ago to Skutt Catholic, Gretna is hungry to not only get back to the postseason, but to make it to the school's first-ever state championship game.
"We want to get to that state championship more than ever this year," said Joey Johnson, Gretna senior linebacker/tight end. "We're coming out here every day trying to grind for it."
Gretna posted a 9-3 record last season and returns 15 starters from last year's team. The Dragons kick off the 2017 season against Norris on Friday, August 25th.
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MOUNT OLIVER (KDKA) — Police are investigating after a bank robbery in Mount Oliver this afternoon.
According to emergency dispatchers, it happened just before 3 p.m. at the Northwest Bank in the 500 block of Brownsville Road.
There’s no word on how much money was stolen.
No injuries were reported.
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Former Anal Cunt guitarist Josh Martin has died at the age of 45 after falling from an escalator, according to reports.
The accident happened at the Providence Place Mall on Monday evening, with local news channel WPRI reporting that a man – later named as Martin by Vanyaland – fell from the upper level, suffering severe head trauma.
The channel report that a witness said Martin was “clowning around and riding the rail of the escalator” before he fell backwards, hitting his head on a table.
Providence Police Department’s Major David Lapatin says: “Rescue found him on the floor of the food court. They went down there and transported him to Rhode Island Hospital where he was pronounced dead a short short time after that.”
Police are reviewing surveillance footage, although it’s thought Martin’s death was completely accidental.
Martin was with Anal Cunt between 1996-2001. He returned to the band in 2006 until the death of vocalist Seth Putnam in 2011.
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Students at Bayou View Middle School in Gulfport have been collecting supplies for a month, and Wednesday, they gave back.
Moreno was given his unconditional release by the Tigers on Wednesday.
Moreno will look to catch on elsewhere after appearing in 14 games this season for Double-A Erie. He posted a 5.29 ERA and 1.82 WHIP across 17 innings.
The window is not officially open but scores of deals are already in place up and down the country.
Manchester City have wasted no time splashing the cash, while Manchester United and Arsenal have already been active in the transfer market.
The Red Devils are expected to bring in a raft of new recuits, with Real Madrid's James Rodriguez and Alvaro Morata - another star down the striking pecking order at the Bernabeu - on their radar.
Chelsea look set to lose star striker Diego Costa after being told he is surplus to requirements at Stamford Bridge, with Romelu Lukaku set to fill his boots instead as he prepares to return to Stamford Bridge in a big-money move from Everton.
Alexis Sanchez's future at the Emirates is also up in the air, with the Gunners refusing to sell him to any of their Premier League rivals.
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Pope Francis makes an offering in May at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fatima in Fatima, Portugal. The massive gathering in expectation of a miracle after three children reported seeing the Virgin Mary happened 100 years ago Oct. 13. (Jose Sena Goulad/Pool Photo via AP) Jose Sena Goulad AP
Really?: "We have no tolerance for hate and violence from white supremacists, neo#$%$ or the #$%$," Pence said." I agree. And people should be allowed to live in the 'here and now' and not be blamed for what happened 4 or 5 generations back. Get over it.
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The UN has advertised new career opportunities in Libya:
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The FAI Senior Cup First Round Draw took place at the Aviva Stadium today with Ulster Senior League Champions Cockhill Celtic given an attractive home fixture against Limerick FC in August.
It’s only the second time the club have reached this stage of the competition.
Cóilín Duffy spoke to Cockhill Celtic’s Gavin Cullen at the draw earlier…
Cinematic Music Group signee Flipp Dinero is not letting his foot off the gas. The Brooklyn rapper is following up the success of “Leave Me Alone” with his newly released track “Livin’ It” produced by BlackMayo.
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LeBron James can do it all. He can drive, shoot, rebound and, as the Wolves learned during Tuesday night’s game, he can pass.
Whether he was showing off, or that really was the best way to get his teammate the ball, James threw an absolutely sick dime during the game.
LBJ spotted Derrick Williams cutting to the hoop, but Andrew Wiggins was in the way. That didn’t really matter, as James threw a pass right through his legs, which led to an easy layup.
With one of the most rare passes you'll ever see….#LeBronJames gets the #AssistOfTheNight for Cleveland! pic.twitter.com/WQ8PY10h7P — NBA (@NBA) February 15, 2017
Even Williams didn’t seem to be expecting it, judging by how he handled the pass.
MADRID, April 23 Lionel Messi scored his 500th Barcelona goal with the last kick of the game to snatch a stunning 3-2 win at Real Madrid and put the two teams level on points at the top of La Liga.
James Rodriguez appeared to have rescued a point for the hosts with an 86th minute strike to make it 2-2 after goals by Messi and Ivan Rakitic had overturned Casemiro's opener.
Madrid captain Sergio Ramos was sent off for a two-footed lunge on Messi in the 77th minute and that left Barcelona in a strong position, until Rodriguez fired home at the near post.
But Messi’s second goal in the final minute of added time earned Barca a vital win in the title race that leaves both sides with 75 points, although Madrid have a game in hand. (Editing by Ken Ferris)
Johannesburg/London — Steinhoff International is gauging takeover interest in businesses including clothing chain Pepco as the scandal-hit retailer prepares for the next phase of a recovery plan, according to two people familiar with the matter.
The South African company has informally sounded out potential buyers for Pepco including private equity firms, said the people, who asked not to be identified as the plans are not public.
The profitable chain, with more than 1,300 stores in eastern European countries such as Poland and Romania, has emerged as one of the jewels in Steinhoff’s crown as the retailer battles to survive an accounting scandal.
A formal auction of Pepco could come if or when Steinhoff agrees to a €9.4bn debt-restructuring deal with bondholders and other lenders, seen by the company as a crucial step towards avoiding insolvency.
The West Ada School district is proposing a $95 million bond and a $14 million school levy for the March 13 ballot. The bond, which would help the district build new schools and remodel old ones, requires a super majority of 66.6 percent to pass. The levy, which helps with the district's operations costs and would help fund teaching positions lost during the recession, needs a simple majority of 50 percent plus one vote to pass.
Construction could begin next year on a DuPage County project to add a nearly 3-mile bike path along Gary Avenue in Carol Stream. The asphalt path will provide a link to the Great Western Trail at its southernmost end and serve commuters who will soon be able to wait for the bus under shelters Pace is installing at key intersections on the county road.
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The “Fast Money Halftime Report” traders discuss Qualcomm's decline after Morgan Stanley reiterated its underweight rating on the stock.
These pedal-assist bikes aren't new in San Francisco. Uber-owned Jump has been kicking around for a while. Unlike Jump bikes, however, Ford's electric GoBikes have removable batteries, so Motivate can swap them in and out on the streets, rather than taking the bikes away for charging, depleting the stock available on the roads. Eventually, though, Motivate imagines bikes will charge via their docking stations.
There are currently 262 Ford GoBike stations across the San Francisco Bay Area, with some 2,600 bikes total. Come the end of the year Motivate envisions more than 540 stations with 7,000 bikes, which would make it the second-largest bike-sharing program in North America. If they roll out the electric bikes to New York's Citi Bikes initiative though -- which seems likely given the city's current focus on creating an e-bike framework -- it might not be too long before it takes the top spot.
Broward Sheriff's Office released a video of thieves stealing a grill from Chef Tally's World Famous Jerk, a burglary that almost cost one criminal his life under a truck. Broward Sheriff's Office released a video of a man stealing a trailer from a Lauderdale-by-the-Sea construction site on Dec. 25, Christmas Day.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The polarizing Alabama Republican who bested President Donald Trump's pick to fill a Senate vacancy is meeting plenty of conservatives during a trip to Washington, but not the two top Senate GOP leaders.
The former Alabama chief justice, Roy Moore, has seen Trump's former White House strategist, Steve Bannon, who backed Moore. He's also met several lawmakers, including GOP Sens. Rand Paul of Kentucky and Utah's Mike Lee, and his state's GOP House members.
Moore plans a Thursday evening dinner with other conservatives including the one-time head of the Heritage Foundation, Jim DeMint.
Republicans say Moore has spoken to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and No. 2 Senate Republican John Cornyn since his primary victory last month. But Moore hasn't seen either on this trip.
Google has just introduced Pixel Buds, which support live translation between languages when paired with the Google Pixel 2.
At the demo, two Google employees explained that the wearer can listen to up to 40 different languages and the words will be instantly translated into the headphones. When they speak, the other person can hear a translation through the speakers on the phone. Then, they carried on a conversation with one person speaking Swedish and another person speaking English.
The earbuds come in a pocket-sized charging case that provides up to five hours of listening time on a single charge. But it holds multiple charges, so a user can get up to 24 hours of listening time. The earbuds come in three colors: white, blue, and black.
Google’s translating earbuds will be available in November for $159. Pre-orders start next week.
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Unites States airline Delta is laying on more seats for Jamaica's high tourist season in anticipation of heavy traffic during the period December 17 to January 7, 2017. The company announced the expanded of its Caribbean service for the peak holiday season last week.
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The Jacksonville Jaguars are officially legit, and they proved it with a big home victory over the Seattle Seahawks.
Helping lead the way for Sunday’s 30-24 win over another team fighting to secure a playoff berth were two rookie pass-catchers, Dede Westbrook and Keelan Cole.
The first-year tandem combined for 180 yards on eight receptions, each hauling in a touchdown catch:
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You'll be waking up a little more awesome tomorrow. Whoa! Something went wrong. Try again? — #Sacksonville (@Jaguars) December 11, 2017
Westbrook was a fourth-round pick out of Oklahoma, while Cole wasn’t drafted at all after coming out of Kentucky Wesleyan. Both players are proving big plays can come from prospects who were mere afterthoughts on draft weekend.
Loretta Kane, (46) Bronte Park, Loughbrickland was fined £60 last Thursday at Banbridge Magistrates Court last Thursday for failing to wear her seat belt.
She was also given three points and ordered to pay a £15 offender’s levy.
The court heard the offence happened on May 8 this year at Reilly Street in Banbridge.
A fixed penalty was offered but she could not find her licence. She now had a valid licence.
× Future of Norman’s 89er’s Day Parade unknown
NORMAN, Okla. – The fate of the Norman 89er Day Parade remains to be seen.
It’s a tradition celebrated by many Oklahoma communities.
However over the past decade, the parade has sparked some controversy leading to protests.
“There are a lot of natives in Norman who feel like this is a parade celebrating something that was a mark of genocide and colonization. So, it’s not really a moment to necessarily celebrate,” Christian Owen said.
Owen organized last year’s protest. She says the committee who puts the parade together has not yet applied for a permit for the event for this year, which usually happens in late April or early May.
NewsChannel 4 called city officials who said they still don’t know if the parade is planning to move forward this year. ​
The following are the headlines of top stories carried by major Japanese newspapers in their Wednesday evening editions:
-- Nuclear watchdog OKs restart of nuclear plant hit by tsunami in 2011 (Asahi, Mainichi, Yomiuri)
-- Japanese businesses increase U.S. investment by 70% (Nikkei)
WIMAUMA, Fla. (WFLA) – One person was hospitalized overnight after a house fire in Wimauma.
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue took a call around 1 o’clock Tuesday morning for a fire at a home on Edinburgh Moore Drive. Responding crews found heavy fire and smoke coming from the two-story home when they arrived.
Witnesses tell us the homeowner had to be taken to the hospital. According to firefighters, their injuries are minor.
The fire was under control in about 30 minutes. The cause is under investigation.
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SCITUATE, R.I. (WPRI) — Police responded to the scene of a single car crash early Tuesday morning.
Emergency crews used the jaws of life to remove a body from a pickup truck. Police confirm that one man has died.
National grid was also called in due to wires being down. Officials say power was then cut to the area.
According to police, the pickup truck was driving southbound on Route 116 when it crashed into a telephone pole before striking a tree and landing on its side.
It happened just before 1:30 a.m. The medical examiner arrived on scene about an hour later and worked to remove the man’s body.
Officials say no other passengers were in the truck and no other vehicles were involved.
Investigators say it is possible the driver fell asleep and drove off the road.
The exact cause is still under investigation.
Here are the government's rankings of the leading U.S. airlines and their on-time performance for April. The federal government counts a flight as on time if it arrives no more than 14 minutes behind schedule.
1. Hawaiian Airlines, 88.8 percent
2. United Airlines, 81.9 percent
3. Alaska Airlines, 81.6 percent
4. SkyWest Airlines, 80.0 percent
5. Frontier Airlines, 79.5 percent
6. Southwest Airlines, 79.5 percent
7. American Airlines, 78.7 percent
8. Spirit Airlines, 77.0 percent
9. Delta Air Lines, 76.9 percent
10. ExpressJet, 75.7 percent
11. JetBlue Airways, 72.4 percent
12. Virgin America, 64.6 percent
Total for all covered airlines: 78.5 percent
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Source: U.S. Department of Transportation
The report does not cover smaller airlines including Allegiant Air and some regional carriers.
Flowers (knee) is officially active for Monday night's game against the Dolphins.
Flower was listed as questionable after being limited in practice throughout the week, but it seemed as though he was on track to play. The 25-year-old should see a heavy workload against the Dolphins on Monday with linebacker Kyle Van Noy (calf) inactive.
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In keeping with their annual tradition, pupils at Tydd St Mary Primary School took to the village streets to celebrate St George’s Day on Monday.
Complete with samba band and school dragon Cedric, the pupils paraded through the village.
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Get ready for higher gasoline prices.
GasBuddy.com senior petroleum analyst, Patrick DeHaan, says falling prices will be coming to an end over the next few weeks because gasoline demand will go up the closer we get to the summer travel season…PLUS, crude oil imports will soon reflect OPEC’s lower output.
National gas prices typically go up 35-to-65 cents between February and Memorial Day.
PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. (AP) Pennsylvania’s most famous groundhog foresaw no early end to winter on Friday, Feb. 2.
Punxsutawney Phil’s handlers announced the weather prognosticator saw his shadow.
Legend has it if the furry rodent casts a shadow on Feb. 2, Groundhog Day, expect six more weeks of winter-like weather.
Phil’s prediction is decided ahead of time by the group on Gobbler’s Knob, a tiny hill just outside of Punxsutawney. That’s about 65 miles (about 100 kilometers) northeast of Pittsburgh.
Spectators bundled up and bopped to music amid the camp and kitsch with the temperature around 11 degrees (minus-12 Celsius).
Records dating to 1887 show Phil predicting more winter 103 times while forecasting an early spring just 18 times. No records exist for the remaining years.
On January 13, the xx will release their third album, I See You (via Young Turks). Previously, the trio shared the single “On Hold,” and performed the track, as well as “I Dare You,” on “Saturday Night Live.” They’ve also debuted a number of album cuts during their current tour. Today, the xx have previewed the album’s “Say Something Loving” in a new video. In the 61-second clip, Romy Madley Croft and Oliver Sim perform the song during a karaoke session in Tokyo. The studio version of it is out tonight. Watch the karaoke video below.
Read our new Cover Story “I’ll Be Your Mirror: How the xx Found Themselves—and Their Vibrant New Sound—in Each Other.”
A few weeks ago we were in Tokyo and filmed ourselves doing karaoke to our new song 'Say Something Loving', we had a lot of fun! xx The xx pic.twitter.com/zctL2funtL — The xx (@The_xx) January 1, 2017
'Say Something Loving' is available on all services at midnight! https://t.co/7zaFSiSGMm — The xx (@The_xx) January 1, 2017
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Tottenham transfer news: Gareth Bale and Christian Eriksen have both been linked with summer moves
That is the opinion of former Liverpool and Scotland defender Steve Nicol.
Bale seems keen to leave Real Madrid after confirming he is unhappy at his playing time at the Bernabeu.
Whereas Eriksen is reportedly a target for Barcelona as they look to replace departing club legend Andres Iniesta.
Nicol doubts Tottenham will be able to afford Bale, who initially left Spurs in 2013, so has ruled out any potential move.
Officers alerted to concern for the welfare of a man at Langdon Cliffs in Dover, Kent, found a body at the base of the cliffs on Sunday afternoon. During the search, the Coastguard also discovered the bodies of a second man and woman, Kent Police said.
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SEOUL U.S. President Donald Trump's top security adviser agreed in a telephone call to proceed with the deployment of an advanced U.S. missile defence system, known as THAAD, as planned, South Korea's presidential office said on Thursday.
U.S. National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster spoke to his South Korean counterpart on Thursday morning to discuss North Korea's latest missile launch and a summit between the U.S and Chinese leaders, according to South Korean officials.
North Korea test-fired a missile into its eastern waters on Wednesday, the day before the China-U.S. summit is to begin.
(Reporting by Ju-min Park; Editing by Paul Tait)
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March 19 (Reuters) - Seattle Genetics Inc:
* UNUM THERAPEUTICS INC SEES IPO OF 5.8 MILLION SHARES OF COMMON STOCK PRICED TO BE BETWEEN $12.00 AND $14.00 PER SHARE - SEC FILING
* UNUM THERAPEUTICS INC SAYS IT ADDS SUNTRUST ROBINSON HUMPHREY TO THE UNDERWRITERS TO THE IPO
* UNUM THERAPEUTICS INC SAYS SEATTLE GENETICS HAS AGREED TO PURCHASE $5.0 MILLION OF SHARES OF COMMON STOCK AT IPO PRICE, IN PRIVATE PLACEMENT Source text: (bit.ly/2HKPwPb) Further company coverage:
LEXINGTON, Ky. — PJ Washington will return to Kentucky after withdrawing from the NBA draft, while his Wildcats teammate Wenyen Gabriel has decided to turn pro.
The Wildcats are still awaiting Jarred Vanderbilt's decision on whether the freshman forward will return to school or remain in the draft.
Washington, who participated in the NBA combine, posted a video on his social media accounts Wednesday that ended with the words "I'M BACK." The 6-foot-7 Dallas native will be the Wildcats' top returning scorer and rebounder next season after averaging 10.8 points and 5.7 rebounds in 37 games as a freshman in 30 starts.
The 6-9 Gabriel was not invited to the combine but said in a video on his Twitter account that after receiving positive feedback, his dreams of being a professional "are that much closer to reality." He averaged 6.8 points and 5.4 rebounds last season.
London:- Why does actor Benedict Cumberbatch cut such a dash as British literary detective Sherlock Holmes? That’s elementary, according to genealogy website Ancestry.com. Cumberbatch is distantly related to author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, who created the brilliant but quirky sleuth some 130 years ago, the website said on Sunday. Cumberbatch, 40, star of the Emmy award-winning BBC TV series, “Sherlock,” is a 16th cousin, twice removed of Doyle.
Suarez was reassigned to minor-league camp Monday, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
The pitching prospect had an outside chance to crack the MLB rotation, but between his lack of experience and his 7.62 ERA in 13 spring innings, there was really no question that he'd start the season in the minors. Suarez should be a staple of Triple-A Sacramento's rotation this season, and he could even work his way to the majors if he continues to exhibit excellent control with the River Cats.
Southern rockers Lynyrd Skynyrd are wrapping things up where it all started: Jacksonville, Florida. The band has just announced their final show will be held at EverBank Field.
Singer Johnny Van Zant said while “it’s time to wrap up”, they’re excited to play their hometown.
Guitarist and founding member Gary Rossington revealed that Kid Rock and country superstar Jason Aldean will be on hand at the September 2nd show.
Where do you rank “Free Bird” on the list of great classic rock songs?
Lynyrd Skynyrd set hometown stadium gig for the band's final concert https://t.co/kjlNXy77P7 — Rolling Stone (@RollingStone) April 21, 2018
Sherry Kuehl of 435 Magazine and Dr. Todd White Blue Valley School District Superintendent stopped by to talk about a must-have conversation you should have with your children right now.
Drink Wisconsinbly Pub will host MKEfest Block Party for the Arts this Saturday. The daylong arts event will include community art activities for children, a DJ battle between DJ Adamocity and Annalog, a Milwaukee-themed mural by Walker’s Point creative collective ALL DAY, a flash mob dance performance by LocoMotion Dance Company, face painting, caricatures and more.
Food will be on hand from Streetza Pizza, Bebe’s Bistro, Greer’s Grub, Dogg N Out Hot Dog Cart, Concoctions, Purple Door Ice Cream and Mia’s Charming Sweets. City Lights Brewing Co. and MobCraft will have beer for purchase.
You can find more information here.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Janet Jackson wants to make it crystal clear: She will not be joining Justin Timberlake during this year's Super Bowl halftime show.
The pop icon says in a statement "to put to rest any speculation or rumors" as to whether she will be performing at the Super Bowl between the Philadelphia Eagles and the New England Patriots in Minnesota on Sunday: "I will not."
She thanks her fans for their support and says she looks forward to seeing them very soon.
Timberlake is returning to the halftime show 14 years after a wardrobe malfunction with Jackson caused a national controversy. Timberlake was Jackson's guest during her performance and ripped off a piece of her clothing, revealed her breast.
CBS aired that Super Bowl and was fined by the Federal Communications Commission. The fine later was overturned.
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The Dollar General parking lot at S.E. 25th and California Avenue was encircled with police tape after a woman was shot there Monday evening. A middle-aged Hispanic woman was shot in the parking lot of the Dollar General parking lot at S.E. 25th and California Avenue early Monday evening.
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DUBAI, July 4 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia’s Sulaiman Al-Habib Medical Group (HMG), one of the largest private providers of healthcare in the Gulf Arab region, has invited banks to pitch for advisory work on a planned minority stake sale, three banking sources told Reuters.
HMG sent a request for proposals to banks during the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan to pitch for the mandate, the sources said, declining to be named because of the commercial sensitivity of the matter.
HMG is looking to raise between $750 million to $1 billion, one of the sources said, adding that banks are pitching for a role.
HMG did not respond to queries for comment when contacted by Reuters by email on Wednesday.
HMG operates hospitals and clinics across Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain.
BUFFALO, NY-- Buffalo Police are investigating a shooting that injured one person.
The victim was taken to ECMC around 1:30am with a gunshot wound.
Detectives are looking into an area around the 200 block of Niagara Street where the shooting might have occurred.
The victim, a 25-year-old male, was treated and released from the hospital.
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EastEnders will see Jack (played by Scott Maslen) confront Mel (Tamzin Outhwaite) after she clashed with Billy Mitchell (Perry Fenwick) at work.
Their argument takes place at Billy’s birthday party, but they’re soon ripping each other’s clothes off.
Viewers have watched Jack try to woo Mel will little success since she returned back to Walford.
Feeling awkward about having a go at Billy, Mel attempts to invite Honey Mitchell (Emma Barton) to his party to try and reunite them.
However, her secret gesture backfires when Honey finds out that the event is actually Billy’s party.
SAN DIEGO (NEWS 8) - In the immediate aftermath of the Lilac Fire, Bonsall residents were not sure what burned down and what was saved.
In Monday's Zevely Zone, Jeff visited Wild Wonders, an exotic animal reserve that is still standing.
Exotic animals, on Monday were able to return after evacuation orders were lifted.
Evacuated animals are returning to Wild Wonders in Bonsall following the Lilac Fire. I am live tonight in the Zevely Zone at 5:40 pm on Channel 8 @CBS8 @WildWondersSD @thecwsandiego pic.twitter.com/tEZgYKOVWx — Jeff Zevely (@JeffNews8) December 12, 2017
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MIDEAST DEBT-Islamic finance industry frets as Dana Gas deems its sukuk invalid
June 14 A decision by Abu Dhabi-listed Dana Gas to declare $700 million of its sukuk invalid has sent shivers through the Islamic finance industry, raising concern about the safety of sharia-compliant debt instruments in general.
A high-ranking North Korean official left Beijing for New York on Wednesday apparently to meet with U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.
Kim Yong-chol, vice chairman of the Central Committee of the Worker’s Party of Korea, took Air China flight CA981, according to diplomatic sources here.
His five-member entourage appears to include Choe Kang-il, acting director-general for North American affairs at the North Korean foreign ministry, and Kim Song-hye, an official who has long been in charge of inter-Korean issues.
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The Town of Richmond Hill wants your ideas on how to maintain and protect its urban forest.
The municipality’s urban forest consists of all the trees located on public and private property throughout the community, including the trees in people’s yards, that line the streets and those standing in parks and natural areas.
The town is currently developing a plan meant to protect, maintain and enhance its urban forest since every tree is a shared and valuable community asset providing environmental, ecological, social, cultural and economic benefits.
“We started the process at the end of last year,” Richmond Hill natural environment manager Ann Marie Farrugia.
After a crew member dies as the result of a fire that broke out on The Orville, Alara questions her efficacy as the ship's chief of security.
SEOUL, April 25 (Reuters) - South Korea and the United States are likely to hold a summit in mid-May, a South Korean presidential official said on Wednesday. The official spoke on condition of anonymity, ahead of a separate proposed summit between North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and U.S. President Donald Trump.
South Korean President Moon Jae-in and Trump are also scheduled to speak by a phone shortly after the inter-Korean summit this Friday wraps up, the presidential Blue House said. (Reporting by Christine Kim Editing by Eric Meijer)
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A man accused of buying high-powered rifles used in the San Bernardino terror attack has agreed to plead guilty to federal criminal charges, court documents released Tuesday say.
The documents say Enrique Marquez Jr., 25, of Riverside has agreed to plead guilty to conspiring to provide material support to terrorists and lying about the acquisition of weapons used in the San Bernardino killings.
Prosecutors say Marquez acknowledged plotting with Syed Rizwan Farook in 2011 and 2012 to massacre college students and gun down motorists on a gridlocked freeway. Those attacks never occurred.
Authorities said Marquez purchased the guns used by Farook and his wife, Tashfeen Malik, in the Dec. 2, 2015, attack in San Bernardino in which 14 people were killed at a public health agency event before the suspects died in a gunfight with police.
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OKLAHOMA CITY – Police have released video that shows suspects firing a shot into an Oklahoma City Burger King after reportedly complaining their order was wrong.
On August 5th, police say a man and a woman pulled up to the drive-thru window of a Burger King at 731 S. Merdian.
After receiving their order, the suspects allegedly started arguing with the clerk about the order being wrong.
That is when the video shows a female driver stepping out of the vehicle. Police say that right after that the woman got out of the vehicle, a male passenger fired one shot into the drive-thru window and into the restaurant.
Police released video of the incident, hoping someone with information will call Crime Stoppers at (405)235-7300.
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UP elections: 64.2% voting in first phase, Mayawati talks of pro-BSP wave
An estimated 64.2% voter turnout was recorded in 73 assembly constituencies in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday in the first phase of polling considered crucial in determining results in the country’s most populous state.
The Election Commission said the figure was calculated at 5pm.
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Warren Buffett earlier this year offered to invest $3 billion in Uber Technologies Inc., but the two sides couldn’t agree on the terms, according to a person familiar with the matter.
The talks between Mr. Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc. and Uber, reported earlier by Bloomberg News, came on the heels of a multibillion investment in the ride-hailing firm by SoftBank Group Inc. In January, the Japanese firm invested $1.25 billion directly in Uber at around a $70 billion valuation, and bought another $6.5 billion worth of...
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I've written about Mary Sano before, her exquisite dancing and choreography, the important work she's doing here and in Japan to revive Isadora Duncan's legacy, here at her studio, an occasional home for all kinds of performing artists, just blocks away from where Isadora was born in the late 1870s.
This Sunday at 4, there's a benefit performance for the studio's 20th anniversary project, "taking off next spring," with Mary Sano and her Duncan Dancers performing from their traditional repertoire to the music of Chopin and Schubert, pianist Eriko Tokaji, visiting from Tokyo, playing.
Sunday, August 13, at 4, 245 Fifth Street (between Howard & Folsom), studio 314, San Francisco. Suggested donation: $15-$25. www.duncandance.com (415) 357-1817.
CLEVELAND - Students from schools across Northeast Ohio are getting a behind-the-scenes look at the FBI this week.
Fifty high school students from 45 different high schools are taking part in The Future Agents in Training Program. The four-day program is taking place at FBI headquarters in Cleveland.
"It's a way of introducing the work of the FBI, the history of the FBI, and the people who do this work , protecting our country," said Sheryl King Benford, FBI Citizens Academy Foundation.
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Wednesday the students got an up-close look at several different FBI squads, including SWAT and the bomb squad. The teenagers watched as bomb squad technicians demonstrated techniques used in emergency situations.
"I thought it would open my eyes to see if I actually wanted to pursue this career," said Taylor, a junior high school student.
The program has expanded from two to four days this year to allow students to see more of what the FBI does.
The "Star Wars" actor's run will begin sometime in 2019.
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Ziggy (The Flagman) Berisha has been in Yale-New Haven hospital for 3 weeks recovering from a lower extremity by-pass surgery in his leg due to complications from diabetes. This image was sent to the Observer by Ziggy's son Ali Berisha and was captured by another son, Richard Berisha. Ali forwarded the image with the message, "I just wanted to share the photo with the Observer family. Ziggy the Flagman will be back soon. He is still waving the flag."
Leo Varadkar celebrates with party members after he was elected leader of Ireland's Fine Gael party and PM of Ireland. The sexual orientation of Leo Varadkar, the new Taoiseach of Ireland, has grabbed more international headlines than his political ideas.
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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND): 250 people will be sleeping on the streets of Champaign tonight.
It's part of One Winter Night, a fundraising and awareness campaign for C-U at Home. The non-profit works to support and help the homeless population in the Champaign Urbana area.
The group hopes to raise $230,000 this year.
"I pray that anybody that comes out tonight, whether they're a box dweller, whether they're a volunteer, whether they're just somebody coming downtown, that you stop and think, 'What would it be like?'," Rob Dalhaus III, with C-U at Home, says. "'What would it really be like to sleep on the streets, to have to have that be your reality?'"
Box dwellers range from as young as 9-years-old up to 75-years-old.
Illegal trade in gas is soaring in Greece due to the increase in taxation and the absence of inspections, leading to total annual state losses in excess of 20 million euros.
Market sources say that the majority of gas stations tamper with their pumps, while large quantities of industrial-use gas – that bears lower tax – is being sold as autogas, which has a considerably higher consumption tax. An estimated 20 percent of autogas sold in Greece originates from industry gas deliveries that are made illegally.
“Every liter of [industrial-use] gas costs about 21 cents less than a liter of autogas. The economic motive for law violation has become even stronger,” notes a market professional.
He goes on to note the complete absence of inspections and the fact there is no system to gauge inflows and outflows installed at gas stations. He further warns against choosing gas stations with the lowest prices, as they are the ones most likely to be cheating the state, and customers.
GOP will get to work on dismantling healthcare
WASHINGTON - With Donald Trump just weeks away from assuming office, GOP lawmakers plan to open the 115th Congress tomorrow and immediately take steps to repeal President Barack Obama's health care law.
Lawmakers will then spend the next few months working on legislation canceling broad swaths of the law, such as the mandate that people buy health insurance or face IRS fines, and its expansion of Medicaid coverage to more lower-earning Americans.
On 5-29-18 at approximately 12:20pm, Shelton Police and Fire were dispatched to 281 Canal St on a report of a partial building collapse. A section of the rear of the building collapsed and fell into the river. Nobody was inside the building at the time of the collapse.
The Fire Marshal and the Shelton Building Inspector arrived on scene and are evaluating the building. DEEP was also notified.
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Most teenagers might throw out a pamphlet on birth control, but the creators of a new mobile app that looks more like Instagram or Snapchat are hopeful they can capture the attention of young people navigating a world of dating, sex and hormones. "Real Talk," a free app that will launch this fall, tries to answer teens' questions about puberty and relationships in a conversational format.
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(AP) A waterfowl hunter is in stable condition after a dead goose fell from the sky and knocked him unconscious.
Robert Meilhammer of Dorchester County was hunting with three other people when one of them fired at a flock of Canada geese overhead in Easton, near the Miles River on Maryland’s Eastern Shore.
Maryland Natural Resources Police spokeswoman Candy Thomson said a falling goose hit Meilhammer, knocking him out and causing head and facial injuries.
The Washington Post reports that when he came to, he knew who he was, but “little else,” according to a Natural Resources police officer.
The agency tweeted Friday that Meilhammer was in stable condition and awaiting more tests at a Baltimore trauma center.
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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – The New York Post’s Page Six is reporting Sixers star Ben Simmons is dating a member of the Kardashian clan.
The report says Kendall Jenner and Simmons were spotted together twice recently, once in Los Angeles and again in Manhattan.
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Simmons was previously linked to singer Tinashe, according to reports.
May 3 Tallgrass Energy Partners Lp:
* Tallgrass Energy reports strong first quarter 2017 results
* Qtrly revenue $144.4 million versus $147.2 million
* Qtrly diluted net income per common unit $0.55
* Tallgrass Energy Partners Lp - board of directors of TEGP's general partner declared quarterly cash distribution of $0.2875 per class A share for Q1 2017
* Tallgrass Energy Partners Lp - quarterly distribution represents a sequential increase of 3.6 percent from q4 2016 distribution Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
April 5 Resources Connection Inc:
* Resources connection, inc. Reports fiscal 2017 third quarter results
* Q3 earnings per share $0.09
* Q3 revenue $143.8 million versus I/B/E/S view $145.9 million
* Q3 earnings per share view $0.14 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Resources Connection Inc - implemented three strategic initiatives, initiatives include reducing SG&A expenses by approximately $7.0 million per year
* Resources Connection-implementation of strategic initiatives to result in reduction in overhead expenses, head count; to be completed by end of Q4 2017
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Man who was found with stab wound has died
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Police say a 41-year-old Alabama man who was found with a stab wound has died.
The Montgomery Advertiser reports that police responded to the 2600 block of Endicott Drive shortly after midnight Friday to find George Tucker suffering from a stab wound.
News outlets report that Tucker was taken to Baptist Medical Center South and was later pronounced dead.
Montgomery police Capt. Regina Duckett said in a release that their investigation indicates that the stabbing occurred during an argument over a woman.
Police said no arrests have been made.
The long-touted fight between UFC star Conor McGregor and the multi-division boxing champion Floyd Mayweather is set for 26 August in Las Vegas. UFC president Dana White and Mayweather Promotions boss Leonard Ellerbe held a joint press conference to go over the details
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BEREA, Ohio — Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback DeShone Kizer has signed his four-year contract.
The deal is projected to be worth nearly $5 million and include a $1.7 million signing bonus.
The second-round draft pick from Notre Dame has shown progress during the team's mandatory minicamp and Kizer took snaps on Tuesday with Cleveland's starting offence . Kizer is battling veterans Cody Kessler and Brock Osweiler for the starting job. Kizer has been pleased with his development so far, but reiterated Wednesday that he has a lot to learn.
The Browns, who have started 27 quarterbacks since 1999, selected Kizer with the No. 52 overall pick. He started 25 games for the Fighting Irish, passing for 5,809 yards and 47 touchdowns.
Cleveland has signed eight of its 10 draft picks from 2017.
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Renovation and refurnishing work on a school for underprivileged students undertaken by the Defence Housing Authority (DHA) has been completed, the authority announced in a statement issued on Tuesday. The Defence Authority High School, Phase VIII, is a charity based high school run by the DHA to provide quality education to underprivileged children.
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In an interview for guitar string makers Ernie Ball, DeLonge says of meeting Strummer: "I asked him, 'What was it like being in The Clash?' He goes, 'You know, we used to go around saying: F*** you, we're The Clash, - but now that I think about it, the Talking Heads were pretty f***ing cool. Don't close your mind.' I was like, 'Wow, the King of Punk is telling me: Open your mind up.'"
Two days later DeLonge met Gallagher backstage at a radio show in Detroit - where the Oasis man told Blink-182 they were the "best" band he'd seen in America.
DeLonge adds: "I asked, 'You like us?' and Liam said, 'I didn't say that, I said, 'You're the best I've seen in America,' and he slammed the door. That was the most punk rock dude I've ever met in my life." Read more here.
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Syrian rebels shot down a Russian military plane and killed the pilot, Russia’s Defense Ministry said, highlighting the risks of Russia’s military operation even after President Vladimir Putin declared victory at the end of last year.
The Sukhoi Su-25 attack plane was downed by a local rebel faction as it was carrying out airstrikes on the town of Saraqib in northwest Syria’s rebel-held Idlib province, antigovernment activists and the U.K.-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said. The warplane was shot using an antiaircraft...
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ISLAMABAD: The lawyers on Tuesday staged a protest demonstration outside the Supreme Court over the issue of Housing Society.
The lawyers’ staged a protest demonstration against Minister of State for Capital Administration and Development Division (CADD) Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry and blocked the everyone outside the Supreme Court.
The protesting lawyers demanded issuance of No Objection Certificate (NOC).
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan and Awami Muslim League (AML) Chief Sheikh Rasheed expressed solidarity with the protesting lawyers.
The protesters let the government and opposition leaders and lawyers go to the apex court to attend the Panamagate proceedings.
On the occasion, Supreme Court Bar Association Secretary Aftab Bajwa said that the Minister of State for CADD and Minister for Housing are creating hurdles in the housing society.
On CNBC's "Mad Money Lightning Round", Jim Cramer said he can't recommend a long position in Whiting Petroleum Corp (NYSE: WLL). He thinks its costs aren't low enough.
Cramer likes Taiwan Semiconductor Mfg. Co. Ltd. (ADR) (NYSE: TSM). He added that the whole sector is a little bit too hot for him. He would buy some now and he would add to the position, if it trades lower.
Consolidated Edison, Inc. (NYSE: ED) is fantastic, thinks Cramer. He is a buyer of the stock.
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Cricketer Virat Kohli began new innings when the Indian captain tied knot with Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma in Milan, Italy. The couple kept revealed the news about their wedding on Monday. The wedding took place in the presence of family and close friends. Virat and Anushka's wedding has been the most talked about affair in the recent past. The duo met each other during an advertisment shoot in 2013. But it was the South Africa tour in January 2014, when team India arrived at the Mumbai airport and instead of going with rest of the cricket team, Virat went to Anushka’s apartment. The fact that the two started following each other on social media was also noted.
Lars talks with Shawn Meehan, founder of the Guard The Constitution project about his mission to protect the US constitution from what he sees as deceptive measures taken by the federal government to change the constitution.
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Maia Lumsden has won her first doubles title on the International Tennis Federation tour.
The 19-year-old, originally from Bearsden before moving to Lenzie, teamed up with Hungary’s Panna Udvardy to win the $15,000 Hammamet tournament in Tunisia.
They beat Fernando Briota (Chile) and Fanny Ostlund (Sweden) 6-4 5-7 [10-4] in the final.
Earlier this year Maia also won her first ITF seniors singles title at Wirral.
She also played singles in Hammamet, but lost out to Jelena Simic of Bosnia-Herzegovina 6-2 6-4 in the opening round..
Two people have died and several others have fallen ill following a Listeria outbreak linked to rockmelons. All victims ate the fruit before becoming sick over a three week period.
The Central Community School System had announced changes to the academic calendar due to days being missed during freezing weather in January.
Students will now be required to attend class on March 9 and 12, as well as May 24.
March 9 was a originally a conference day, whereas March 12 and May 24 were both originally teacher-only days. For the full academic calendar, click here.
Livingston Parish has also announced a plan to make up days lost in January.
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The deal will further expand Permobil’s offering in the seating and positioning market in the U.S. and Canada, company officials said.
“We see tremendous potential in custom seating to improve health outcomes and achieve clinical objectives for individuals with complex needs,” said Tom Borcherding, president of Permobil seating and positioning.
Complementing the deal, Permobil has recently established a dedicated and clinically focused sales team in the U.S. to better support its seating and positioning business.
Permobil expects the deal to close by the end of the month.
This is the third acquisition Permobil has made in the seating and positioning market in the past few years. Most recently, in October, the company announced it acquired Bozeman, Montana-based Comfort Co.. In 2015, Permobil acquired Belleville, Illinois-based The ROHO Group.
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Gennett went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run and two runs scored during Monday's loss to the Cubs.
This was Gennett's 20th homer of the season, and he also sports a standout .292/.341/.539 slash line with 68 RBI and 54 runs. He entered with just a single home run and a .540 OPS through his previous 18 games, though, so Gennett's production in the immediate future should be monitored closely. His career-best showing, -- especially the power -- has been surprising, after all.
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NORTHFIELD, N.J. (AP) - A New Jersey teacher has been convicted of simple assault of a student who hit his head on a floor after authorities say she kicked a chair he was leaning back in.
The Press of Atlantic City reports that 41-year-old Kimberley Peschi was ordered Wednesday to pay about $200 in fines and fees but the forfeiture of her teaching license is still being deliberated.
The Galloway Township resident was suspended from her job as a music teacher at the Belhaven Middle School in Linwood after the February 2017 injury to the sixth-grade student.
Northfield Municipal Judge Timothy Maguire says surveillance video was the strongest evidence. The judge will rule on the teaching license by July 15.
Peschi's defense attorney says she will appeal.
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Supervalu (NYSE:SVU) agrees to sell eight of its distribution centers, representing ~5.8M sq. ft., to an unnamed buyer for ~$483M.
Upon closing the sale, SVU says it will enter into lease agreements for each of the facilities for an initial term of 20 years with five five-year renewal options.
SVU still will own more than 13M sq. ft. of real estate following the sale.
One of Uber’s self-driving vehicles has struck and killed a pedestrian in a suburb of Pheonix, Arizona, police said.
Officers in Tempe said the vehicle was in autonomous mode with an operator behind the wheel when the woman was struck.
The woman, whose name has not yet been released, died of her injuries in hospital.
Uber has been testing the self-driving vehicles in Tempe and Phoenix for months.
Police said Uber is co-operating in the investigation.
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BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Romania’s top court has told the president to fire the country’s chief anti-corruption prosecutor, widely praised for her efforts to root out high-level graft, but a thorn in the side of some politicians.
The constitutional court ruled Wednesday in a 6-3 vote that there had been an institutional conflict after President Klaus Iohannis disagreed with the justice minister’s assessment that National Anti-Corruption Directorate Chief Prosecutor Laura Codruta Kovesi should be dismissed on grounds of failing to do her job properly.
Kovesi’s departure would be a blow to the agency, respected by ordinary Romanians, the EU and the U.S. The court will explain its ruling later.
Justice Minister Tudorel Toader praised the ruling saying Iohannis did not have “the legal ability to evaluate the professional and management competences of high-ranking prosecutors.”
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Forecasters say windy, dry conditions could create dangerous wildfire conditions for much of Arkansas and northern Oklahoma on Monday.
A red flag warning is in effect through 6 p.m. Monday. That means that fires can spread rapidly, and people should avoid any outdoor burning.
The National Weather Service in Little Rock says wind gusts of 20 mph or more are possible Monday. That, combined with low humidity levels and drought conditions in the state, raises the risk of wildfires.
Unseasonably warm temperatures are also expected with some areas predicted to reach the low 70s on Monday.
In Oklahoma, the red flag warning is in effect for approximately the northern third of the state. Forecasters there say wind gusts of 30 mph or more are possible.
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The statewide Amber Alert issued Monday for a missing Gary teen has been canceled, according to Gary police.
The alert for 15-year-old Chastinea Reeves was issued just after 5:30 p.m. Monday, according to a news release. She was found safely in Gary just after 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, according to Lt. Dawn Westerfield, public information officer for the Gary Police Department.
Reeves had last been seen sometime Monday and was believed to be in extreme danger, according to police.
Westerfield declined to specify what those circumstances might have been.
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The shooting happened at about 1:30 a.m. at the business, located in the 1800 block of Parallel Parkway. (AP)
Police in Kansas City, KS, have identified the man shot and killed at the Firelight Lounge early Saturday morning.
The shooting happened at about 1:30 a.m. at the business, located in the 1800 block of Parallel Parkway.
When officers arrived, they found a man in his mid-30s who had died from an apparent gunshot wound inside the business.
Police later identified the man as Michael Williams Jr., 25, of Kansas City, MO.
The homicide remains under investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to call the TIPS Hotline (816) 474-8477.
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Police on Friday retrieved a Taurus pistol with magazine and six live matching rounds while in the vicinity of Vryheid’s Lust, East Coast Demerara.
INews understands that ranks attached to the Police “C” Division, acting on information received, went into an abandoned vehicle at Tony’s Drive, Vryhied’s Lust, East Coast Demerara, where the discovery was made.
An investigation has been launched.
MEXICO CITY, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Mexico's state-run firm Pemex has started talks with oil producers to swap a portion of its output of heavy Maya crude for lighter grades that better fit some of its refineries, the chief of industrial transformation, Carlos Murrieta, told Reuters.
A diverse crude diet would allow Pemex to reach the goal of producing 60-70 percent of distillates versus 50 percent in recent years, just as the country is liberalizing fuel prices at gas stations amid as part of an energy reform. (Reporting by Marianna Parraga and Ana Isabel Martinez; Editing by Frank Jack Daniel and Lisa Von Ahn)
Like snake-oil healers, Old Crow Medicine Show lays hands on the temples of Bob Dylan’s myriad metaphoric symptoms of unrequited or forsaken love, as detailed in his genre-transforming 1966 double album. Their zealously empathetic remake of Blonde on Blonde follows Dylan’s odyssey through the heart’s impossibly verdant wilds. Amid many highlights, “Sad-Eyed Lady of the Lowlands” counterintuitively stands tallest. Anything but PC throughout, Dylan’s lady-on-a-pedestal looms more like a mountain of shadowy ardor engulfing the countryside. The “medicine show” echoes through yawning glens, singing, sighing, crying. Dylan asks repeatedly of her, “should I wait?” Time heals, over 50 years and beyond.
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Rail travel through Nuneaton is being severely delayed due to electricity tripping on an overhead line.
Diversions are in place at Nuneaton Railway Station and it is unclear how long they will remain in place.
All services to Euston station are being diverted onto another line, affecting people trying to travel to Atherstone and Tamworth.
A spokesperson for London Northwestern Railway said: "An overhead line has tripped on the line meaning services to Euston are diverted onto another line so can’t call at Atherstone and Tamworth.
"At the moment, while Network Rail work to rectify the issue, we cannot currently advise how quickly this will be resolved."
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A year and a half ago, Robin Edwards put out a great pop-punk album called Adult Teen under the name Lisa Prank. And now, she’s teaming up with fellow Seattle musicians Bree McKenna (Tacocat) and Tristan Jemsek (Dogbreth) for Gimme What I Want, a new holiday EP out tomorrow. Lead track “All I Want For Christmas (Is To Be With You)” is very much not the Mariah Carey song, but it is a lot of fun, and you can hear it below.
Gimme What I Want is out 12/11 via Father/Daughter Records.
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) As the funeral procession for Captain Eric Balliet rolled through the streets of Fort Wayne Wednesday afternoon a young man stood with his hand on his heart in a silent show of respect for the fallen firefighter. The boy’s identity is unknown, but witnesses said he stopped and never moved for the entire procession. He wasn’t prompted by anyone. A solitary symbol of respect for a firefighter who died in the line of duty.
There were many people who stood alongside the road to pay their respects for Captain Balliet. And their kindness was noted by firefighters, police, family and friends of Captain Balliet. But apparently the image of a lone young man stopping what he was doing and putting his hand on his heart and then stoically watching as the miles long procession went by, struck a chord.
A viewer snapped a quick grainy photo and sent it to Newschannel 15. Several of our staff felt it was remarkable. And even though it wasn’t a lead story, it was certainly a story worth sharing.
Ann Coulter joined Lars tonight to talk about the terrible job the media is doing covering Las Vegas.
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President Donald Trump and amp;nbsp;during a rally in Nashville claimed African-Americans have been voting for Democrats for over a hundred years.
‘Like Communist China’: Brad Trost campaign manager pushes back against Conservative Party
Brad Trost’s leadership campaign showed its might when the Saskatchewan MP came in a surprising fourth in the Conservatives’ hotly contested leadership race.
Now, the man who ran Trost’s campaign says he is considering turning that force against the Conservative Party itself, as the conflict over a leaked membership list becomes increasingly bitter.
As CBC News first reported, party officials believe someone in Trost’s campaign leaked a Conservative membership list to the National Firearms Association — a violation of members’ privacy that resulted in several complaints. On Monday, the campaign said it was told it faces a $50,000 fine.
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PARIS — Neymar scored his 18th league goal in as many games as French leader Paris Saint-Germain won at Lille 3-0 to stay 11 points clear at the top on Saturday.
Left back Yuri Berchiche put PSG ahead on the stroke of halftime, Neymar scored in the 78th minute and midfielder Giovani Lo Celso completed a comfortable win late on.
Neymar was involved in the opening goal, too.
He whipped a cross for Edinson Cavani and defender Junior Alonso went to contest the ball with Cavani near the penalty spot. But Alonso inadvertently knocked it into the path of Berchiche, who struck home a low shot for his second goal of the season.
Neymar caressed a free kick into the top left corner, via the post, and Lo Celso grabbed his first for PSG with a super chipped effort from the left of the penalty area into the right corner.
In Saturday's later games, sixth-place Nice hosted Toulouse.
Marseille beat Metz 6-3 at home with in-form winger Florian Thauvin netting a hat trick.
Real Madrid star, Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly agreed terms for a new deal with the LaLiga champions.
Spanish outlet, ABC reports that Real Madrid have accepted the 32-year-old ‘s contract demands and have agreed to pen a stay at the Bernabeu.
The report added that the Portuguese international will earn £26.5m a year, an increase of almost £8m on his current wage.
Ronaldo, whose Madrid side are 19 points behind La Liga leaders Barcelona, has struggled in front of goal this season.
The five-time Balon d’Or winner has scored eight goals in the Spanish top flight this season.
Passenger fine: A woman faced a huge fine after taking an apple from a plane to the airport
The passenger was travelling on Delta Airlines from Paris to the US when the incident occurred.
Crystal Tadlock, the female passenger in question, chose not to eat the apple they were given when onboard the flight.
She instead put it in her hand luggage and decided to eat it at a later date.
Yet when she landed in Minneapolis for her connecting flight to Denver, she was stopped by US Customs and Border Patrol after her bag was randomly searched.
It was then that she was given the huge fine of $500 (£350) on the spot.
Canadian Solar (CSIQ -5.5% ) plunges in early trading after reporting a slightly smaller than expected Q2 loss but guiding Q3 revenues sharply below analyst expectations.
CSIQ forecasts Q3 revenues of $805M-$825M vs. $1.04B analyst consensus estimate, with gross margin at 15%-17%; CSIQ reiterates its view for FY 2017 total module shipments at 6.0-6.5 GW.
For Q2, total solar module shipments were 1,745 MW, compared to 1,480 MW in Q1 and the company's Q2 guidance of 1,530-1,580 MW; Q2 gross margin was 15.9%, excluding benefits of two AD/CVD reversals, vs. 13.5% in Q1 and Q2 guidance of 13%-15%.
The Paris Saint Germain forward was injured in February and is yet to play a match since then, with two weeks to go before the World Cup kicks off in Russia.
"He's getting better every day, getting faster, more agile and more difficult to defend against," said Manchester City's Danilo, who knows Neymar from his Santos days.
"He's so fast you wouldn't know whether to go, left, right, forwards or backwards," Danilo said of Neymar's trickery.
"We hope he'll be 100% ready or as ready as is possible."
Brazil play Croatia at Liverpool June 3 and against Austria in Vienna on June 10 before their opening World Cup game with Switzerland June 17.
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April 28 Guangdong Shirongzhaoye Co Ltd :
* Sees net loss for H1 2017 to be 8 million yuan to 15 million yuan, compared to net profit of the same period in 2016 (133.7 million yuan)
* Comments that decreased sales of real estate business is the main reason for the forecast
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Cal Fire/Riverside County Firefighters responded to reports of a residential structure fire at the 73000 block of Haystack Mountain Drive in Palm Desert.
The first arriving engine company reported an attic fire in a single wide modular home. The owners of the home were not present at the time of the fire and it is unclear what caused it.
Stay tuned with KMIR for updates.
A new top prosecutor has taken over as district attorney in Bernalillo County for the first time in 16 years.
Raul Torrez was sworn in Sunday in a private ceremony at the 2nd Judicial District offices.
He replaces Kari Brandenburg, who had been district attorney since 2001 and chose not to seek re-election.
The state's most populous county has seen high crime rates, a steep criminal case backlog, and a fractured relationship between the DA and law enforcement.
Torrez is a former assistant U.S. attorney, assistant attorney general and assistant district attorney. He promises to reform the criminal justice system to ensure public safety.
A public swearing-in ceremony will be held Tuesday.
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Digitimes Research: Taiwan makers ship nearly 313 million small- to medium-size TFT-LCD panels in 4Q16
Jen-Chieh Yang, DIGITIMES Research, Taipei [Tuesday 14 February 2017]
Taiwan-based TFT-LCD panel makers together shipped 312.94 million small- to medium-size units in the fourth quarter of 2016, increasing 1.0% on quarter and 10.2% on year.
88.7% of the shipments were a-Si TFT-LCD panels and 11.3% LTPS units, Digitimes Research indicated.
In terms of application, handsets accounted for 78.5% of shipments, tablets 5.5%, automotive displays 5.4%, digital cameras 2.9% and PNDs 2.1%.
HannStar Display was the largest maker accounting for 37.4% of the shipments, followed by Chunghwa Picture Tubes with 31.4% and Innolux 19.8%.
Shipments in the first quarter of 2017 will decrease to 250.77 million panels and those in the whole year will grow 0.8% on year to 1.172 million units.
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On New Year’s Eve 2014, we sent a photographer, Bret Redman, to NYLO South Side to take pictures of people ringing in the new year. He caught these two kissing. Here’s the photo gallery. An alert FrontBurnervian recently filled me in on some details of the night and what happened next.
Lauryn Sparks was doing Teach for America in Dallas. Some mutual friends set her up with Luke Currin that night. They danced. They kissed at midnight (as you can see). And after Lauryn left Dallas, they dated long distance. Then they both wound up living in Denver, and in April of last year, on a snowshoed hike up to Dream Lake, in Rocky Mountain National Park, Luke proposed. Their wedding is tomorrow.
This is proof that if you want to find true love and everlasting happiness, you should make out in front of a D Magazine photographer. Congrats to the happy couple. We’re glad we could make it happen.
April 28 ASML, Europe's largest supplier to semiconductor manufacturers, said it filed patent infringement cases against Nikon in Japan related to semiconductor manufacturing equipment, flat panel display manufacturing equipment and digital cameras.
The suits were brought on its own and jointly with its strategic partner Zeiss.
Additional suits will be brought in the United States, ASML said.
Nikon said on Monday said it had started legal action against ASML and Carl Zeiss, saying the Dutch and Germany companies used its lithography technology without its permission. (Reporting by Wout Vergauwen in Gdynia; Editing by Adrian Croft)
It wasn’t the students or the 20-something social media warriors who did it for the Tories: a greater proportion of youngsters turned out to vote, but the increase wasn’t sufficiently large to make a real difference.
The catastrophic, seismic change for the Conservative Party came from 30- and 40-somethings: it was my generation of middle-aged child-rearers who destroyed Theresa May and brought a revolutionary communist to the brink of power.
For a party that has long seen itself as the natural home for families, this is a devastating indictment.
The last time it messed up so badly – and lost such a core component of its electoral coalition – was when it bankrupted hundreds of thousands of mortgage holders during the European Exchange Rate Mechanism crisis of 1991-1992.
Interest rates shot up and the party’s credibility shattered; it has never won a big majority since.
The stakes are now...
SWAT team called after man barricades himself in home in Gresham
A SWAT team was called after a man barricaded himself inside a Gresham neighborhood home Friday afternoon on the South Side.
Officers called to a domestic disturbance about 12:45 p.m. arrived in the 7800 block of South Lowe to find that a man had barricaded himself inside a home, according to Chicago Police.
A SWAT team was called to the scene, where the investigation was ongoing, police said.
MMAjunkie Radio kicks off today at 1 p.m. ET (10 a.m. PT) with guests Julian Marquez and Jared Rosholt.
UFC middleweight Marquez, “The Cuban Missile Crisis,” is our in-studio guest host. MMA heavyweight vet Rosholt recently signed with PFL and fights Valdrin Istrefi at the debut show on June 7.
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The State Highway Patrol has identified two people who were killed after their motorcycle collided with a pickup truck in Columbus County Sunday evening.
Carl Foster Jr., 51, and Patricia Wright, 52, both of Denver, NC, were on a motorcycle traveling westbound on U.S. 74 near Old Boardman Road, according to the State Highway Patrol.
Around 5:45 p.m. a pickup truck driven by Philip Smith, 71, of North Myrtle Beach, was hauling a trailer and failed to yield at a stop sign colliding with the motorcycle.
Foster and Wright died as a result of the injuries they sustained in the crash.
Smith was uninjured in the crash and was charged with two counts of misdemeanor death by motor vehicle.
State Highway Patrol officials said alcohol or drugs were not a contributing factor in the wreck.
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The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety says officers noticed a suspicious occupied vehicle in the parking lot of a hotel in the 3800 block of East Cork Street, off of Sprinkle Road around 9 a.m. They soon realized it had been reported stolen elsewhere in Kalamazoo County. Their investigation soon led them to a second stolen vehicle in the area of Lake Street and Olmstead Road - less than two miles away, according to Google Maps.
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It’s amazing this movie even exists.
We are, somehow, just six months away from a solo Venom movie starring Tom Hardy. I'm still kind of convinced this whole thing is going to turn out to be a long-con prank to promote Hardy's new energy drinks or something, but until the ruse is over, here's the first full trailer for this movie. It's a lot better than the boring teaser, and gives us the first real look at the new iteration of Spider-Man's most famous and formidable enemy.
The film could very well turn out to be an unmitigated disaster, but I'm a fan of the tone established here. There are classic sci-fi-horror vibes to the first half, but there's also a welcome, tacit acknowledgment that this premise is silly as hell. Hardy leans all the way in, employing a truly wild accent. He's surrounded by a talented and inexplicable supporting cast in Jenny Slate, Riz Ahmed, and Michelle Williams, none of whom look or sound like they are even remotely in the same movie.
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The featured artist at this month’s Music for Woodhall live music event is organist David Thomas.
David started his musical career playing the trombone in school and youth orchestras, but in the late 70s made the switch to keyboard.
He became a full time musician in 1990.
Since then he has appeared alongside many of Britain’s top organists and at many prestigious venues, as well as on radio.
David is also very talented at producing on-screen graphics to accompany his concerts, giving an extra dimension to the evening.
His encore performance as Frank Sinatra, singing with an on-screen Bing Crosby, is well remembered from a previous appearance in Woodhall Spa.
David will be making a welcome return to perform again in St Peter’s Hall next Tuesday, August 15, starting at 7.30pm.
Admission is £7.
The New Orleans Pelicans have signed former No. 2 overall pick Emeka Okafor to a 10-day contract, the team announced Saturday.
Okafor, 35, spent nine seasons in the NBA but hasn't played in the league since 2013 when he was sidelined after suffering a herniated disc in his neck. He was medically cleared in May 2017 after going through multiple years of rehabilitation.
The 6-foot-10, 255-pound center signed with the Philadelphia 76ers in training camp and played for their G League affiliate in Delaware this season in an attempt to make his comeback to the NBA. In 26 games with the Delaware 87ers, Okafor averaged 6.8 points and 8.0 rebounds in 19.9 minutes per game.
Okafor, the NBA Rookie of the Year in 2005, played for Charlotte, New Orleans and Washington after a standout career at UConn. He owns career averages of 12.3 points and 9.9 rebounds in 590 NBA games.
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Rep. Dave Ober, R-Albion, has received the Legislator of the Year award for his work to expand broadband service.
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Heroin is hurting the community declared Kenosha County Sheriff David Beth.
It’s “so incredibly bad,” Beth told hundreds of local law enforcement officers, elected officials, community activists and clinicians gathered at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside Wednesday.
They took part in “Opioids: Killing More Than Pain,” a one-day conference on the crisis.
“We have to do something. We really have to do something,” Beth said.
The National Institute on Drug Abuse found the U.S. had 404,000 heroin users in 2002, a number that spiked 135 percent to 948,000 in 2016. Fatal heroin overdoses jumped from 2,089 in 2002 to 13,219 in 2016, an increase of 533 percent.
Thirty six cows died in a fire at a dairy farm in Alma, P.E.I., early Tuesday morning.
Darrell Graham, deputy chief of the Alberton Fire Department, said the call came in from someone passing by just after 5 a.m.
Graham said half of the milking barn had already collapsed in on itself when the first fire truck arrived, and the cows were already dead.
"Your heart goes out to the farmer. It takes years to build up his dairy herd like that and then to see it wiped out in a matter of hours, it's very heartbreaking," said Graham.
Graham said it took an hour to knock down the fire, and another four to get it fully extinguished.
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Fire departments from Tignish, Miminegash, O'Leary and West Point also attended. Firefighters were able to keep the fire away from two nearby buildings.
Graham said the owners were waiting for the insurance adjuster to arrive when the firefighters were done.
The fire marshal is on scene investigating.
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The Ellen Johnson Sirleaf administration is setting the stage for civil disobedience in Liberia. And if the administration is not careful, the economic, social and political issues facing Liberia will again reached a boiling point, which could become a matter of life or death for many innocent people.
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SAO PAULO, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Brazilian for-profit education company Kroton Educacional SA has begun studies to expand abroad via acquisitions and is also eyeing new domestic targets, the firm’s chairman and senior executives said on Monday.
Speaking to investors and analysts, Chairman Rodrigo Calvo Galindo and the executives said the company aims to increase its participation in Brazil’s extension studies market to between 5 percent and 10 percent in five years, from 2 percent currently. (Reporting by Gabriela Mello; Writing by Gram Slattery Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
Two Plainville police officers were praised on social media on Tuesday for helping out a local man when his bicycle chain broke.
Police took to Facebook to credit Officer Kominske and Officer Henderson who helped out a man named Joe.
The officers picked up Joe and his bicycle and brought him to Renaissance Cyclery, where Joe had his bike fixed.
“Thanks to Renaissance for staying open late and helping out Joe and getting him on his way, and the officers for getting Joe and his bike there,” the post said on Facebook.
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A woman is warning about grill brush bristles after one of them impaled her tongue.Marlene Scrivani says she knew something was wrong the minute she bit into a burger she grilled."It felt like a sharp piece of glass pierced my tongue," she said.It turns out, a bristle got stuck to her burger and then in her tongue -- deep in the back of her mouth.She had three surgeries to remove the tiny wire."The first surgery, they manipulated my mouth and tongue for four hours, so it's left me with ulcers and no feeling in my tongue," Scrivani explained.Scrivani said she may need a fourth surgery in six weeks once the swelling goes down.There are alternatives to metal brushes. Doctors recommend using a Brillo pad, a stone or bristle-less brush to clean the grill before you cook.
– The Miami Dolphins today announced they have exercised the fifth-year option on wide receiverHe is now signed through the 2019 season.was a first-round pick (14th overall) by the Dolphins in the 2015 NFL draft. In his three seasons (2015-17) with the team, Parker has played in 42 games with 24 starts and totaled 139 receptions for 1,908 yards (13.7 avg.) and eight touchdowns. He set career highs with 12 starts and 57 receptions in 2017. The prior season, Parker caught 56 passes for a career-high 744 yards (13.3 avg.) and four touchdowns. He hauled in a 9-yard game-winning touchdown with 36 seconds remaining to beat the L.A. Rams on Nov. 20, 2016.
Morton explained to radio station 107.7 The Bone (via TeamRock): "A lot of times, a hiatus is a subjective thing. Because very often when we go out of the public eye in terms of what we're doing as a band, it doesn't mean we're not working.
"It takes us a fair amount of time to write and record these albums, so a lot of times we'll go off the radar and we're still working our little butts off to put music together.
"We've been a band for a long time and we're a collective group of very creative people. I personally never stop making music, so I think Lamb Of God might go out of the public eye for a little bit, but it doesn't mean I'm not doing stuff."
Morton continues: "I guess that's the most diplomatic way I can address it. But we're certainly not done - and we've got a lot of cool stuff coming up, both individually and collectively."
BEIRUT (Reuters) - The political affiliate of U.S.-backed Syrian militias accused Turkey's president on Monday of seeking to attack "under false pretences" swathes of northern Syria which they control.
"We assert that the Syrian people will not hesitate to resist the Turkish aggression," said a statement from the political wing of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF).
With the Kurdish YPG militia at its forefront, the SDF alliance has taken vast territory from Islamic State with U.S. backing. Ankara said on Monday that Turkish forces would press their offensive against the YPG in the north.
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TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Police in a Phoenix suburb say one of Uber’s self-driving vehicles has struck and killed a pedestrian.
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Police in the city of Tempe said Monday that the vehicle was in autonomous mode with an operator behind the wheel when the woman walking outside of a crosswalk was hit.
Sgt. Ronald Elcock says in an email that the accident happened overnight but did not say whether it occurred Sunday night or Monday morning.
The woman died of her injuries at a hospital and her name was not made public.
Uber has been testing the self-driving vehicles in Tempe and Phoenix for months.
Uber says on Twitter that it is “fully cooperating” with the investigation and expressed condolences to the family of the victim.
A security guard has been arrested after he shot at three men who he claimed tried to rob him as he was withdrawing money from an ATM near the Oriental Plaza shopping complex in Johannesburg‚ police said on Monday.
Warrant Officer Xoli Mbele said the man has been charged with murder and attempted murder as one of his victims was killed.
Mbele said the man claimed to have been trying to withdraw money from the ATM on Sunday morning when he was interrupted by the three.
"[He claims] two males disturbed him at the ATM and [he] lost his bank card‚" said Mbele. The man believed his card had been swallowed by the machine.
"When he tried to confront them they jumped into a white Renault Stepway. He fired several shots at the car. A 24-year-old male passenger in the car was declared dead on the scene by the paramedics; he was shot several times in the upper body. The driver and the other passenger were also shot several times in the upper body and taken to hospital‚" Mbele said.
Veteran All Blacks utility back Ben Smith has been named as captain for the All Blacks' first international hit-out against Manu Samoa tomorrow night in Auckland.
Smith has played 60 Tests in the black jersey and is expecting a fiery battle against the Pacific nation.
"They're a passionate team, obviously physicality is something that they like to bring to a game of rugby," said Smith.
"They are a proud nation and they will have a lot of support."
Smith will be the first fullback to lead the All Blacks since Mils Muliana did for three Tests in 2009.
"Looking forward to leading the team out, it's going to be awesome.
"I think I've been really lucky being able to play alongside some of the great captains for the All Blacks."
He believes he will have his own style of leadership but will retain some of the values instilled by past captains.
Chinese technology company ZTE has been allowed to restart some operations in the US following months of restrictions on its business activities by the US government.
The state-owned Chinese technology company, which makes networking equipment and smartphones, has been barred from doing business in the US since April. The ban came after the US government found that the company had sought to evade US sanctions in Iran and North Korea.
However, ZTE will be able to conduct business in the US from July 2 to August 1, the US government has said. The company will use that window to transfer funds and provide customer support before the restrictions are put back in place.
ZTE is currently trying to...
New Mexico High School Baseball. We take a look at the movement in this week's rankings.
1. Goddard Rockets (8-0)
Notes: The Rockets stay perfect through four weeks of baseball. They earned wins over Clovis (5-4), Ruidoso (4-3), Alamogordo (12-2), and Miyamura (8-2) in the Goddard Rockets Invite. They also notched a win over 6A - Carlsbad (10-5).
2. Santa Teresa Desert Warriors (9-2)
Notes: The Desert Warriors stay in the 2-spot after a 1-0 week beating Onate (6-3) at home.
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Lara said he hoped the bill would spur Los Angeles and other cities to start licensing vendors in a "reasonable" manner. "The fact is that these sidewalk vendors are here. You can't deny that they exist. You can't deny that there's a demand for them .… We want to make sure they can operate," the senator said in an interview.
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Harmony Gold Mining Co. Ltd. (HAR.JO) said Monday that fiscal 2017 net profit will be lower than the year-ago period, due to impairment charges and legal costs.
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The mining company said earnings per share for the year ended June 30 is expected to be between 5 cents and 8 cents, compared with the 15 cents per share reported for fiscal 2016. However, excluding exceptional costs, fiscal 2017 earnings per share is expected to range between 20 cents and 23 cents, higher than the adjusted earnings per share of 15 cents recorded a year ago.
Harmony plans to record an impairment charge of around $131 million relating to its mining operations and a $70 million provision in connection with an ongoing litigation settlement.
The South African company plans to release its fiscal 2017 results on Aug. 17.
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Owners of Jewels and more cut the ribbon on their new location in the 2 thousand block of Mahoning Avenue. The jewelry store is an expansion of the southern park mall location, but for two of the owners, it's also a second chance.
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All the day’s economic and financial news, including a new healthcheck on Britain’s labour force
UK unemployment figures due at 9.30am
Jobless rate expected to stick at 4.8% despite Brexit worries
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Former Alabama Chief Justice Enters 2018 Governor’s Race
by Rashad Snell
Former Alabama Chief Justice Sue Bell Cobb is running for governor in 2018.
Cobb made the announcement Wednesday morning. She told The Associated Press in an interview that “it’s time to have a governor who cares more about people than party.”
She says people in the state have a yearning for courageous leadership and “it’s time for honesty in every branch of our government.”
Cobb, who resigned from the Supreme Court in 2011, was one of the last Democrats to win statewide election in Alabama.
She says she believes voters will support the “right Democrat” for governor and that she has gotten encouragement to run from Republicans.
Cobb says her priorities include job creation, Medicaid and infrastructure development.
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© AFP 2017/ ANDREY GOLOVANOV Belarus May Get More Russian Oil in 2021 Under Energy Row Settlement Deal
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MINSK (Sputnik)Belarus is interested in placing bonds in the Chinese market, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said at a meeting with Chairman of the National People's Congress Standing Committee Zhang Dejiang.
"We are interested in placing Belarusian bonds in your financial market," Lukashenko said Tuesday.
Liveco Boxing hosted what promises to be the first of many live professional boxing events at the Cornwall Civic Complex this Saturday, Apr. 15. Liveco Boxing hosted what promises to be the first of many live professional boxing events at the Cornwall Civic Complex this Saturday, Apr. 15. Liveco Boxing hosted what promises to be the first of many live professional boxing events at the Cornwall Civic Complex this Saturday, Apr. 15. Liveco Boxing hosted what promises to be the first of many live professional boxing events at the Cornwall Civic Complex this Saturday, Apr. 15. Liveco Boxing hosted what promises to be the first of many live professional boxing events at the Cornwall Civic Complex this Saturday, Apr. 15. Liveco Boxing hosted what promises to be the first of many live professional boxing events at the Cornwall Civic Complex this Saturday, Apr. 15. Liveco Boxing hosted what ... (more)
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Defendants get life in prison in teen football hero's death
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - One defendant has received a life sentence and two co-defendants have been given prison terms of more than 100 years each for their roles in the 2015 death of a teenage football player who shielded friends from gunfire.
Knox County Criminal Court Judge Steven Sword sentenced Christopher Drone Bassett to life plus 35 years on Friday. Sword sentenced Richard Gregory Williams III to 143 years and Kipling Deshawn Colbert to 109 years.
The sentences for Colbert and Williams include time given for charges not directly related to Dobson's death. It wasn't immediately clear how much time was given for each charge.
A jury convicted Bassett of first-degree murder on Dec. 14 in connection with the death of 15-year-old Zaevion Dobson. Jurors found Williams and Colbert guilty of facilitating the murder.
April 10 Russia's largest gold producer Polyus said on Monday:
* Following completion of the merger of Polyus 100 percent direct subsidiary LLC Polyus-Invest into Polyus, 63,082,318 treasury shares of the company were cancelled on April 10 2017;
* Following the cancellation of treasury shares, the shareholding structure of Polyus is as follows: Polyus Gold International Limited (majority shareholder) - 91.73 percent, treasury shares held by the Company - 1.51 percent, free float - 6.76 percent. Further company coverage: Eikon source (Reporting by Moscow Newsroom)
POLICE are on the hunt for an intruder who broke into a Seville Grove home early this morning armed with a machete and a hammer.
Two women said the man broke into their home through the back door and ransacked the house for around 40 minutes, while two children were sleeping.
“He told us, sit down, shut up, and show us where everything is,” one of the women said.
“He got very worked up because we didn’t have what he wanted.”
The intruder made the women move from room to room as he went through their belongings.
It is believed the man stole a purse, $3000 cash, two watches, birth certificates and passports, before jumping the fence and leaving on a pushbike.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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Update: 2:36PM A FLOOD alert remains in force for low lying areas and areas adjacent to Rakiraki Town and downstream of the Rakiraki Station.
According to the Fiji Meteorological Services, the flood alert is also in force for low lying area and areas adjacent major rivers in Vanua Levu and Eastern half of Viti Levu and Lomaiviti Group.
The downpours are caused by a trough of low pressure that remains slow moving over the group.
Meanwhile, the second active low pressure system is moving onto the country from the North.
'It is what the world wants to see... let me get fit and I will fight you!' Fury responds to Joshua's call-out Fighting talk from the former world champ
Jews and Latinos are often discussed as different categories, but of course there are many Jewish communities across Latin America and some have made their way to the United States. On this episode of Latino USA, we explore the history of Jewish migration throughout the Americas, hear personal stories of family and identity from Jewish Latinos themselves, and learn about the struggle to preserve a fading Spanish-Jewish language known as Ladino.
Tabletop role-playing game Pathfinder recently announced its second edition ten years after Paizo published its first. “We can do a much better job now than we did 10 years ago,” Paizo said. Paizo hopes to make the Core Rulebook more approachable, streamline combat and include more art. Playtesting begins August 2nd.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Nordea:
* ‍NORDEA BANK AB (PUBL) HAS TODAY, ON BEHALF OF WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY NORDEA HOLDING ABP (“NORDEA FINLAND”) APPLIED FOR ADMISSION OF NORDEA FINLAND‘S SHARES TO TRADING ON NASDAQ HELSINKI, NASDAQ STOCKHOLM AND NASDAQ COPENHAGEN.​
* ‍APPLICATION IS PART OF PREPARATIONS FOR PLANNED RE-DOMICILIATION OF PARENT COMPANY TO FINLAND.​
* ‍PROVIDED THAT RE-DOMICILIATION IS CARRIED OUT, WHICH AMONG OTHER THINGS REQUIRES A DECISION AT NORDEA‘S AGM ON 15 MARCH 2018, AND THAT NASDAQ HELSINKI, NASDAQ STOCKHOLM AND NASDAQ COPENHAGEN APPROVE APPLICATION INTENTION IS THAT TRADING IN NORDEA FINLAND‘S SHARE WILL COMMENCE DURING AUTUMN.​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting by Stockholm Newsroom)
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-- To clarify WWE's PPV schedule over the next few months, after Payback later this month, WWE will be holding two PPVs in June (one Raw, one Smackdown) and then two again in July before August's SummerSlam.
-- WWE Extreme Rules for the Raw brand on June 4 in Baltimore, MD is confirmed as is WWE Money in the Bank for Smackdown on June 18 in St. Louis, MO. Beyond that, the rumored WWE Bad Blood and WWE Battleground are unconfirmed but expected to be held on 7/9 in Dallas, TX and 7/23 in Philadelphia, PA.
Migration is an apropos title for the new album by Simon Green, aka Bonobo. While in flight he sketched the chord sequence to the song "Break Apart," then had Michael Milosh of Rnye record the verses in Berlin and added horns in London.
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NEW YORK, N.Y. (WPRI) – After two decades, AOL has announced it will be retiring its iconic AIM messenger as of December 15.
All good things come to an end. On Dec 15, we'll bid farewell to AIM. Thank you to all our users! #AIMemories https://t.co/b6cjR2tSuU pic.twitter.com/V09Fl7EPMx — AIM (@aim) October 6, 2017
In a statement on the company’s website, Michael Albers, Vice President of Communications Product, thanked the generations of users and said the company is excited to continue expansion into new products and services.
“You likely remember the CD, your first screenname, your carefully curated away messages, and how you organized your buddy lists,”Albers said. “AIM tapped into new digital technologies and ignited a cultural shift, but the way in which we communicate with each other has profoundly changed.”
Users of the messaging service, much beloved by children of the ’90s and middle schoolers alike, are reminiscing about their experience with AIM on Twitter with the hashtag #AIMemories.
Officials at the nation's only underground nuclear waste repository will be flipping the switch on an interim ventilation system this week, allowing mining to resume for the first time since a 2014 radiation release contaminated part of the facility.
Still, they caution it will be a few years before the flow of air is enough to meet the pace of operations before the leak.
Bruce Covert, president of the contractor that runs the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant, said testing was done and the U.S. Energy Department approved starting up the ventilation system.
He called it a big step for the facility, which disposes of waste from decades of bomb-making and nuclear research.
Officials are planning for a permanent system that's expected to cost a quarter-billion dollars and take until 2021 to complete.
EDMOND, Okla. – A wave of people dressed in red, white and blue flooded downtown Edmond for the LibertyFest parade.
Children holding flags, parents, grandparents and dogs showed their patriotism as colorful floats passed by.
This year’s theme for LibertyFest is “A Rockin’ Fourth of July” and rocked it did!
The LibertyFest parade has been selected as one of the top 10 places to be on the Fourth. It takes over 500 volunteers to make the parade come together.
News 4’s Ali Meyer and Lucas Ross joined in the parade in a sleek BMW convertible driven by Monty Courtney.
A vintage World War II aircraft, like a B-25 bomber, and a P-51 Mustang flew over the parade bringing big cheers from the crowd.
Wednesday night, the fireworks celebration will conclude the Fourth of July LibertyFest, starting at 9:30 p.m. at E.C. Hafer Park off of Bryant Street.
This will be the grand finale and is one of the largest fireworks displays in the metro area.
Officials say two firefighters were taken to the hospital after a 3-alarm fire in northwest Harris County.The Northwest Fire Department responded to reports of a recycling center on fire at Cordoba Street near Highway 249 around 3 a.m.According to reports, two firefighters suffered from smoke inhalation while battling the large fire. They were transported to Willowbrook Methodist Hospital with minor injures.Crew said they experienced water supply issues while battling the fire and had to call for aid from other departments across the county.
Ashton Kutcher Blows Sen. McCain a Kiss New Bromance Alert
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Obama and Biden are gone, but Senator John McCain and Ashton Kutcher are ready to fill the D.C. bromance void after sharing an air kiss during a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing.
Ashton was on the Hill testifying about human trafficking and modern-day slavery ... serious stuff. But McCain seized the opportunity for a little levity by making a playful jab about Kutcher's looks.
Ashton's comeback was spot-on.
The OPP have charged two of its own. The Detachment Commander for Bruce Peninsula and Operations Manager for Grey County OPP have been charged with Breach of Trust, following an incident in April of 2011. The OPP say the charges stem from the aftermath of an ATV collision in Cape Croker First Nation, where a person was seriously injured. The Detachment Commander and Operations Manager have 29 and 17 respective years of service with the Provincial Police.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - BSE Ltd:
* DEC QUARTER PROFIT 556 MILLION RUPEES VERSUS PROFIT OF 700.7 MILLION RUPEES YEAR AGO
* DEC QUARTER REVENUE FROM OPERATIONS 1.15 BILLION RUPEES VERSUS 774.8 MILLION RUPEES YEAR AGO
* DECLARED INTERIM DIVIDEND OF 5 RUPEES PER SHARE Source text - bit.ly/2ExkASh Further company coverage:
Last Thursday, Day #4 of Developmental Disability Awareness Week for special education (SPED) students from the Blue Empire, the agenda included a special visit to the Governor's Mansion at Mauga-o-Alii, where the students, along with staff members and teachers, were greeted and hosted by First Lady Cynthia Moliga (back row, center). [photo: BC]
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U.S. National Security Advisor H.R. McMaster is in Pakistan where he is holding meetings with both civilian and military officials on bilateral security matters and efforts to stabilize neighboring Afghanistan. McMaster arrived in Islamabad Monday, a day after holding talks with Afghan leaders in Kabul to review and assess the situation with regard to the U.S. military's counterinsurgency and counterterrorism missions in the country.
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Wesley Brown, 37, of Ward, Arkansas passed away February 6, 2017. He was born December 21, 1979 to Claude and Janice Brown. Wesley is survived by his wife Amanda Brown; son Ace; father Claude Brown; and one brother, Jason Brown. He is preceded in death by his mother. Family received friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday at Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe. Funeral was 1:00 p.m. Saturday, February 11, 2017 at Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home, with burial in Stoney Point Cemetery. Arrangements by Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home. www.SmithFamilyCares.com
June 14, 2017 -- A new Santa Monica law that caps water use for developments to the historical use levels for the site will go into effect July 1, City officals said this week. Approved by the City Council on May 9, the Water Neutrality Ordinance -- which caps water use to the site's historical five-year average -- is part of the City's strategy to achieve water self-sufficiency by 2020, officials said.
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Firefighters remained on the scene of a house fire Saturday morning after battling a blaze through the night.
Crews were called to 85 Chancery Dr., off Golf Links Road, just after 8 p.m., said fire department spokesperson Claudio Mostacci.
The people who live at the house arrived home Friday night and reported seeing a bit of smoke, but when firefighters got on scene, they found a "well-involved" basement fire, Mostacci said.
Firefighters were forced to retreat after the fire spread into the basement ceiling, Mostacci said.
The Baltimore County Police Department was investigating a shooting Wednesday on the same block as Edmondson Heights Elementary School.
Police said a 27-year-old man was shot near 1 a.m. Wednesday in the 1600 block of Langford Road, just south of where I-70 connects with Security Boulevard.
The victim suffered a wound to his upper body and was transported to a local hospital where he is expected to survive his injuries, police said.
Police are still investigating the shooting.
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Chelsea have been drawn against Barcelona in the Champions League last-16.
The Blues’ punishment for their failure to top their group is a tough tie at the first stage of the knockout rounds.
Chelsea finished second in their group behind Roma. They had identical records of three wins, two draws and one defeat.
Barca were unbeaten in the group stages. Ernesto Valverde’s side topped a group that included Juventus, Sporting Lisbon and Olympiacos by recording four wins and two draws.
The two sides have met 15 time in competitive action to date and have a record of five wins, five draws and five defeats each.
Their most recent encounters came en route to Chelsea winning the competition in 2012. They won 1-0 at Stamford Bridge and drew 2-2 at Camp Nou to win their semi-final.
POLICE investigating a series of robberies have charged two Paulsgrove men.
Wayne Bailey, 46, of Hillsley Road has been charged with four counts of robbery and four counts of possession of an offensive weapon.
Martin Lee O’Sullivan, 41, of Chaucer Avenue, has been charged with two counts of robbery.
A Hampshire police spokeswoman said both men are due to appear at Portsmouth Magistrates’ Court today.
If you think that you had a hot teacher in high school, and daydreamed of doing terribly inappropriate things with her, you have got nothing on three boys from Rocky Mount Preparatory in North Carolina. They all lived the dream by having sexual relations with their 25-year-old math teacher, Erin McAuliffe.
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(WEEK) —A widespread power outage at Illinois State University is canceling some classes and activities on campus Friday.
Facilities closed Friday include the Center for Visual Arts, the CVA Rotunda and the Visor Center (lower level of East Campus). Classes and activities in those buildings are canceled.
Centennial East and Centennial West remain open as usual with normal activities. Manchester and Hewett Halls are also open.
As of 7:43 a.m., power is being progressively restored to campus buildings, but the restoration may be temporary until a root cause of the power outage is found.
ISU will provide updates here.
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CHICAGO - Professional football fans in the Windy City have endured a "Case of the Mondays" for the majority of the season.
The Bears haven't given fans a lot to be happy about after Sundays in 2017 - especially since the bye week.
But this Monday, December 10th, fans of the franchise had not only something to cheer about but plenty to be happy about.
From a more aggressive offensive attack to Mitchell Trubisky's all-around performance to Jordan Howard topping 1,000 yards, the 33-7 win over the Bengals provided a little relief from a long year.
Kevin Dziepak of 670 The Score discussed the victory on Monday's Sports Feed with Josh Frydman. You can watch their discussion in the video above or below.
Mad Dog Ventures Management LLC closed its first venture capital fund, beating its goal by more than $1.6 million, it announced Monday.
The Birmingham-based firm founded by former Compuware Corp. co-founder Peter Karmanos Jr., pulled together nearly $26.7 million for Mad Dog Venture Fund I LP, which it intends to use to back tech startups focused on cloud-based software.
"We look to partner with companies and founders across all sectors and startup stages who share this belief and who are passionate about solving industry problems in compelling ways," Karmanos, Mad Dog general partner and fund manager, said in a news release.
Karmanos launched Mad Dog Technology LLC in January 2014, four months after Compuware terminated his consultancy.
A request for more details was not immediately returned Tuesday morning.
The far-Right leader Marine Le Pen on Sunday sought to mobilise her supporters six days ahead of France's most unpredictable presidential election in decades by pledging to suspend all immigration and shield voters from "savage globalisation".
Opinion polls have for months shown Le Pen and centrist Emmanuel Macron qualifying on Sunday for the May 7 run-off, but the gap with conservative Francois Fillon and far-Leftist Jean-Luc Melenchon has been tightening.
"I will protect you. My first measure as president will be to reinstate France's borders," Le Pen said to wide applause and cheers from the crowd of about 5,000, prompting the Front National's (FN) traditional "This is our home!" chant.
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If you wanted any reassurance that yes, you are living in the future, here’s a little titbit – banks are actually reading people’s minds in job interviews using brain scanners.
Cot maker implied that girl, 2, was responsible for death of her baby sister
Privacy advocates have long been alarmed by the potential uses of such technologies – suggesting that brain scans could be used to weed out candidates, for instance, who were alcoholics.
But Royal Bank of Scotland Group isn’t using the technology in a particularly sinister way (or at least, not yet), according to futurist Matthew Griffin.
At student fairs in the UK, RBS Group recruiters have been wiring up potential candidates, showing them images – and suggesting areas of the group they could work in.
Molina is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Pirates.
Manager Mike Matheny will award Molina his first day off in four games after the veteran backstop smacked his first homer of the season in Sunday's game against the Yankees. Eric Fryer steps in behind the plate to catch Cardinals starter Lance Lynn.
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Two men were expected in court today to face charges in connection to the murder of 15-year-old Bronx teen outside a bodega in the Belmont section last month.
Police arrested 29-year-old Diego Suero and 26-year-old Gabriel Ramirez Concepcion, both of the Bronx, to face multiple charges including murder and gang assault.
Sources tell CBS2 Suero is believed to be the local leader of the violent “Trinitarios” street gang.
There are now 10 people charged in connection to the death of Lesandro “Junior” Guzman-Feliz who was stabbed and hacked to death outside on June 20.
The killing of “Junior” has sparked outrage across the community and law enforcement, including a #JusticeForJunior online campaign.
Maradona at a loss to explain reports of disturbance with girlfriend
Diego Maradona was left baffled by media reports of an alleged disturbance involving him and his girlfriend and said the police were not contacted.
The Argentina icon is in Spain ahead of Real Madrid's Champions League last-16 tie with his former club Napoli.
Reports surfaced on Wednesday suggesting that the authorities had been called to Maradona's hotel room concerning an alleged incident involving the 56-year-old and his partner.
Those claims prompted Maradona to release a statement via his official Facebook page, in which the 1986 World Cup winner denied any complaint had been made to the police.
"I want to inform that I am in Madrid enjoying my family, and waiting for Napoli to play in the Champions League," Maradona said.
"My lawyer Matias Morla contacted the Spanish authorities. There are no complaints and nobody was able to explain to me the reason for this media show.
"I'm having a great time, let them tell their stories..."
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A Dawson City home is missing cash, gold, jewelry, and firearms after a break-in sometime late last week.
RCMP say the break and enter happened at a residence in the area of Duke Street and Third Avenue.
Police were called to the home on Saturday evening, to respond to a complaint. They believe the home had been broken into sometime between Wednesday and Saturday.
RCMP say several of the stolen items were in a safe, that was also stolen from the house.
They did not say how much cash, gold, jewelry or firearms were taken.
They are asking anybody who saw something suspicious to call Dawson City RCMP at 993-2677.
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Name: Rustie Lee
Age: 68
Famous, why? For being a celebrity chef
Biography: Rustie Lee made a name for herself as a television chef, actress and singer – and she is even a former politician, having ran for UKIP.
Rustie says: “We were just laughing all the time. Although the heat was horrendous and I didn’t like to see the very poor and the children on the streets at Mumbai. I didn’t get to see much as everyone else as I was really ill and had to stay back. I’m still suffering now!
“I think people are lying about my age. I don’t feel old and I don’t worry about it because I try and keep my mind active with what I do. So I have no worries about that. Caribbean people on the whole live long lives – my grandma lived to 106.”
Here she is showing off her egg-boiling skills...
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Healthsouth Corp:
* HEALTHSOUTH CORP - ON DECEMBER 7, BOARD OF CO UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED AN INCREASE IN NUMBER OF DIRECTORS OF CORPORATION TO 11 Source text :[reut.rs/2jyRvjq] Further company coverage:
Molly Murray passed away on Monday, April 23, 2018. Services are pending with Tate Mortuary. A full obituary will appear at a later date.
Maryland Releases 2017-18 Non-Conference Schedule Maryland – which punched its ticket to a third straight NCAA Tournament a year ago – will open up the season on the road, traveling to Stony Brook to take on the Seawolves at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum Friday, Nov. 10 before hosting four straight at XFINITY Center, beginning with the home opener versus UMES on Sunday, Nov. 12.
Keidel: Has Mayweather Really Lost A Step?During a recent sit-down with Stephen A Smith, Mayweather mused over his upcoming fight, and made some unusually self-effacing assertions. Most notably, that he's lost a step and that McGregor is not only the younger man, but also larger and stronger. So, says Mayweather, this is the first time his foe as the edge, at least on paper.
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Art exhibit- Free Admission- Open to the Public- Concordia University Wisconsin in Mequon
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Exhibit runs from January 27 - March 2, 2017. Opening Reception is on January 26th and runs from 6-8pm . Refreshments will be served.
Come see this beautiful exhibit of Color! Features the works of Todd Mrozinski, Renee Bebeau, and Jan Feldhausen.
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Galway Bay fm newsroom – A Galway junior minister says the proposed extension of the Western Rail Corridor should be abandoned.
Galway East TD and Diaspora Minister Ciaran Cannon says it follows the decision of freight company DFDS to cease operating its freight train service between Waterford and Ballina.
Junior Minister Ciaran Cannon says the ending of the freight route between Waterford Port and Ballina will have a major impact on the campaign for the extension of the Western Rail Corridor.
For more, tune in to Galway Bay fm news at 4…
BOSTON — The jury in the trial of four Teamsters accused of threatening and harassing the cast and nonunion crew of the TV reality show "Top Chef" has told the judge there is one juror who is "assuming guilt over innocence."
The note came on the third day of deliberations.
In his note back to the jury, U.S. District Judge Douglas Woodlock said presumption of innocence "is a cardinal principle of our system of justice."
The Local 25 union members are accused of using strong-arm tactics in an attempt to extort jobs as drivers with union-scale wages. The show's host, Padma Lakshmi, testified that she was "terrified" when a Teamster confronted her outside a Boston-area restaurant where the series filmed in 2014.
Lawyers for the men say they were merely demonstrating against the nonunion crew.
George Orwell said, "The most effective way to destroy people is to deny and obliterate their own understanding of their history." In the former USSR, censorship, rewriting of history and eliminating undesirable people became part of Soviets' effort to ensure that the correct ideological and political spin was put on their history.
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The Toronto Argonauts have placed linebacker Marcus Ball on the six-game injured list.
Ball sits second on the Argonauts and 10th in the CFL with 57 tackles this season. He also owns two interceptions.
The 30-year-old is back with the Argonauts after spending three seasons in the NFL. Ball spent time with both the Carolina Panthers and San Francisco 49ers last season.
The Argonauts (7-7) host the Saskatchewan Roughriders (7-6) on Saturday.
The Wreck of a Republic
They will not put their country first;
The lust for power they have nursed
Is stronger than the policies
They cast aside to grab the keys
Of agencies whose work they dodge
In preference of sabotage.
By lacking such a bloody thirst,
The best give over to the worst,
Who marshal all their energies
In scorning craft and expertise,
Without which rivals will dislodge
Their proud supremacist mirage.
Our edge is lost, our boasting cursed,
Our global dominance reversed.
With muscles withered by degrees,
We turn from dreams to elegies
And watch, without their camouflage,
A pirate captain's entourage.
Copyright © 2016 by Richard J. Rosendall. All rights reserved.
A self-driving Uber SUV struck and killed a pedestrian in Tempe, Arizona. It was in autonomous mode at the time of the collision, with a vehicle operator behind the wheel. Uber has suspended testing of its self-driving cars.
http://money.cnn.com/2018/03/19/technology/uber-autonomous-car-fatal-crash/index.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/03/19/technology/uber-driverless-fatality.html
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/self-driving-uber-kills-arizona-171055918.html
https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2018/03/19/594950197/uber-suspends-self-driving-tests-after-pedestrian-is-killed-in-arizona
https://www.wsj.com/articles/uber-suspends-driverless-car-program-after-pedestrian-is-struck-and-killed-1521480386
https://www.theverge.com/2018/3/19/17139518/uber-self-driving-car-fatal-crash-tempe-arizona
https://techcrunch.com/2018/03/19/uber-self-driving-test-car-involved-in-accident-resulting-in-pedestrian-death/
I couldn't find any good analysis of the liability situation here.
A police inquiry is under way after a woman was pronounced dead inside a home.
At approximately 12.15pm today, Northumbria Police received a report for a concern for woman inside an address in the Oxclose area of Washington.
Officers say she was found unconscious.
A force spokesman said: "Emergency services attended but the 41-year-old woman was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
"At this stage her death is being treated as unexplained and inquiries are ongoing surrounding the circumstances of the incident."
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Northumbria Police on 101 and quote reference number 457 14/08/17.
A new video from Autoline Network claims that the Cadillac Escala has been confirmed for production by General Motors according to AutoForecast Solutions. The rumor says the Escala will be built starting December 2021 at the GM Hamtramck plant in Michigan based on the same platform as the CT6. Cars currently produced in Hamtramck are the CT6, Buick LaCrosse, Chevy Impala, and Chevy Volt.
If true, the Escala could serve as a sort of “four-door coupe” variation of the CT6 kind of like the Audi A7 is to the A8 sedan. Cadillac has been hesitating to call the great big CT6 a flagship always hinting that something else was coming slotted above it and now we have an idea of what that might be.
WASHINGTON (AP) – Special counsel Robert Mueller has filed additional charges against President Donald Trump’s former campaign chairman, Paul Manafort, and a business associate.
The filing adds allegations of tax evasion and increases the amount of money Manafort is accused of laundering through offshore accounts to $30 million. The additional charges involve much of the same conduct Manafort and his longtime associate, Rick Gates, were charged with last year in an indictment in Washington.
The new indictment comes a week after Mueller filed charges against 13 Russians, accusing them of a vast conspiracy to undermine the U.S. presidential election.
The charges against Manafort and Gates don’t relate to any allegations of misconduct related to Trump’s campaign.
Daniel Day-Lewis is one of the greatest actors of our time, but after a nearly 50-year career in entertainment, he is stepping away from it all. The "There Will Be Blood" star announced his retirement from acting in the summer of 2017, revealing that the Paul Thomas Anderson period drama "Phantom Thread," in which he plays a renowned couture dressmaker, will be his last film. In honor of the movie's release on Dec. 25, 2017, Wonderwall.com is counting down Daniel's movie roles from meh to yeah. Keep reading to see our picks!
RELATED: Meg Ryan's movie roles ranked
Gabrielle Leith Bentzoni, 19, is wanted for failure to appear for a bail hearing after being charged with theft, according to the Northampton County Sheriff's Department.
Bentzoni, last known to frequent the Bangor area, is described as 5 feet 5 inches tall and 110 pounds with brown hair and hazel eyes.
The sheriff's department asks anyone with information about Bentzoni to call Sgt. George Volpe his contact number is 610-829-6527.
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Kwan Cheatham Jr. had 21 points and 10 rebounds, Isaiah Johnson scored 13 of his 18 points in the second half and Mid-American leader Akron held off Toledo 71-65 on Tuesday night for the Zips’ 30th straight home win.
Akron trailed by 11 with 10:36 left.
Johnson got loose down low and made an open layup for a 61-55 lead and he had a block on the other end. He added a 3-point play on Akron’s next offensive possession for a nine-point lead as the Zips hit 10 of 11 shots.
Johnson missed the front end of a 1-and-1 and Jordan Lauf made a layup to get Toledo to 67-63. Johnson missed another free throw when Akron wasn’t in the bonus but Jonathan Williams missed an easy layup on the other end. Cheatham sealed it at the line.
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Antino Jackson added 13 points for Akron (22-4, 12-1 Mid-American). Cheatham hit four 3-pointers, Jackson added three and the Zips were 11 of 31.
Steve Taylor Jr. and Nate Navigato each scored 13 points for Toledo (13-13, 6-7). Taylor also grabbed 13 rebounds.
Nigerians on social media have opened 2017 discussion with the NNN Nigeria ponzi schme modeled alongside the popular Mavrodian scheme, MMM.
Here are what Nigerians are saying about the scheme on Twitter:
http://www.newshelm.com/2017/01/nnn-nigeria-nigerians-caution-each.html
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A pair of back-to-back nor’easters is revving up to hit the East Coast on the official start of spring, when they’ll merge into the fourth storm to slam the region in a month.
The National Weather Service says the bulk of the dangerous, wind-driven snow and sleet is expected to wallop New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware and parts of eastern Pennsylvania before heading off to Nantucket Island early Thursday.
Sleet and freezing rain are expected on Tuesday afternoon, the first day of spring. On Wednesday, about 6 to 9 inches of snow is expected, with some areas getting nearly a foot.
Officials are cautioning against unnecessary travel Wednesday afternoon and evening, when snow could be falling as much as 3 inches an hour.
Widespread power outages are possible, especially Wednesday, with gusts of up to 35 mph at times.
DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistani intelligence officials say a suspected U.S. drone strike killed a militant commander and his associate near the Afghan border.
Two intelligence officials say the drone targeted the commander, Qari Abdullah Dawar, as he was walking with his associate near their mountain hideout in the Tor Tangai area of North Waziristan on Wednesday.
North Waziristan has long been a sanctuary for Pakistani Taliban and other militant groups. Pakistan's military says it has eradicated most militant safe havens in operations there.
They say the slain militants were from the Gul Bahadur group, which has carried out attacks inside Afghanistan. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak to the media.
Pakistani Taliban leader Mullah Fazlullah was killed in a drone strike in Afghanistan last month.
There aren't a lot of things we believe state government should do. Cops, courts, roads, bridges, prisons not much else, honestly.
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March 19 (Reuters) - BIMEKS:
* SAID ON FRIDAY SIGNS BRAND LICENSE LEASING AND WEB SITE USAGE CONTRACT FOR INACTIVE WEBSITE OF COMPANY WITH CB DIJITAL YATIRIM
* AIMS TO OBTAIN A LEASE INCOME FROM THE WEBSITE
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WATFORD, Ont. — Ontario NDP Leader Andrea Horwath had an unexpected campaign stop during her swing through southwestern Ontario on Wednesday — a campaign bus breakdown.
Horwath’s bus, dubbed the “Proletariat Chariot” by media riding on it for the campaign, experienced mechanical problems on Highway 402 near Watford, Ont.
The bus pulled over safely after a burning smell started to enter the cabin.
A faulty fanbelt was believed to be the problem.
“I’m going to check the engine,” Horwath said, walking off the bus to assess the situation.
“Time for a #FanbeltChange4TheBetter,” she tweeted a short time later.
Horwath’s communications team said the breakdown was proof their campaign is “hot.”
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Kanter compiled eight points (4-9 FG) five rebounds, one assist, and one steal in 18 minutes Sunday in New York's win over Atlanta.
Kanter is working well in tandem with Knicks big man Kristaps Porzingis. His efficiency and willingness to do the dirty work in the paint make him a valuable piece for the Knicks. As a team, they aren't flush with scoring options. As a result, Kanter's touches won't be at risk for the remainder of the season.Kanter is averaging a double-double so far in the 2017-18 campaign, and he will continue to be valuable for his fantasy owners.
Bunbury scores late PK, Revolution tie Atlanta United 1-1
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Teal Bunbury scored on a penalty kick in the 88th minute as the New England Revolution tied Atlanta United 1-1 on Wednesday night.
New England (5-4-4) has one win in its last five games — with two straight draws. Atlanta (8-3-2) had won four straight on the road.
Krisztian Nemeth drew the late foul in the corner of the penalty box after capitalizing on a defensive turnover. Atlanta goalkeeper Brad Guzan chose the right direction but Bunbury found the upper-right corner. Guzan was given a yellow card for kicking the ball into the stands after the goal.
Josef Martinez opened the scoring for Atlanta in the 23rd minute by redirecting Julian Gressel's cross. It was Martinez's league-leading ninth goal of the season.
New England goalkeeper Matt Turner kept the Revs within reach by denying Ezequiel Barco's point-blank attempt in the 82nd.
Exotic cars might be a rare sight on our roads but you'll be surprised by the number of local owners that have purchased models worth millions. We look at Ferrari sales for the past sixth months.
While they might not reach the sales figures of more popular (read: cheaper) models, you should keep in mind the staggering prices of some of Ferrari's sports cars; the 488 GTB is priced from R5.3-million and 11 models were sold in SA to date.
The ultimate Frankenstein Ferrari: This awesome one-off SP38
Furthermore, the more expensive 488 Spider, priced at R5.9 million sold 17 units while the Ferrari 812 with a price tag of R7.3 million sold a total of 15 units. Just who are these people!
Check out the infographic below for best-selling Ferraris in South Africa.
We've also included a table at the end of this article which lists sales by month.
It refers to “PSBs: Buck passing between and MoF” (March 19). Blame game is the dirtiest game in the world and how convenient it is for the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor, Urjit Patel, to say that the does not have enough power over public sector banks (PSB) and it cannot remove the directors or change the management. My view is the Governor is just trying to shift the blame on the finance ministry, which is unfortunate to say the least. For the smooth functioning of the PSBs, both the and the government need to work in tandem. Yes, the government should not interfere in the PSB's day-to-day functioning and let the function as an autonomous body. The author has asked some valid questions to the Governor and if Mr Patel does not have strong and valid answers to these questions then he does not have any right to shift the blame as some of the blame for the (PNB) fiasco definitely lies with the regulator.
The RBI's representative on the board should answer some of these questions.
Provoking heartfelt emotions and inspiring profound ideas is one of the most vital responses musicians can elicit in their listeners, especially when they hope to encourage progressive thinking. Singer-songwriter-multi-instrumentalist C.K. Flach is one such artist who powerfully thrives on focusing on the turmoil of modern times in his songs, particularly his relatable struggles and triumphs.
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‪"If you want an #antidote to everything going on, look into the face of heaven," Roker wrote on Instagram. "Fell in love with @hodakotb beautiful #HaleyJoy She smiled!!‬"
Derrck Mahone/Douglas County Sentinel Olympian and Douglas County native Elana Meyers Taylor is a candidate for the BET Sportswoman of the Year award, which will be presented on June 24 at 8 p.m.
MUMBAI, July 4 (Reuters) - India’s central bank on Wednesday tightened rules on banks’ statutory auditors saying it reserved the right to not approve appointments of such auditors for a specified period if their audit quality was not found satisfactory.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said it will take action against statutory auditors of banks in case of any lapses in their auditing process including instances such as misstatement of a bank’s financial statement or wrong information in audit report.
The banking regulator came out with these guidelines after a recent $2 billion fraud at state-run Punjab National Bank revealed several lapses in the auditing process in banks.
“The framework would cover, inter alia, instances of divergence identified in asset classification and provisioning during the RBI inspection vis-à-vis the audited financial statements of banks,” said RBI in a statement. (Reporting by Suvashree Dey Choudhury; Editing by Gopakumar Warrier)
House caught on fire in Webster Groves
A fire broke out at a house located at the intersection of Fairview Avenue and Bompart Avenue in Webster Groves, roughly a mile away from the university campus. The Webster Groves Fire Department confirmed the family was not home when the department was notified about the fire around 2:00 pm on Tuesday.
The American Red Cross arrived at the scene a little after 3:00 pm. They said no one had been injured in the fire and no one was trapped in the house, which the Fire Department confirmed. The cause of the fire has not been identified yet.
The majority of Fairview Avenue has been blocked off by the authorities as well as the street’s intersection with Bompart Avenue as the fire department completes its work.
The Journal will update the story as more information comes in.
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Stack Rock's peak is just under 5,900 feet, and the out and back hike is a little more than 8 miles. Going higher is not for the inexperienced. Getting to the top takes moderate climbing skills, a good head for heights and a good partner.
(NBC NEWS) – A Florida woman is alive after bystanders jumped into stormy waters to pull her out of her sinking car.
Around six inches of rain fell Sunday night, in Indian Harbour Beach, making conditions difficult for a driver and for about a half-dozen people who witnessed the driver’s car fall into the water and start sinking.
It happened at the Eau Gallie Yacht Club in Indian Harbour Beach. The water there is part of the Banana River Lagoon, and it’s deep enough to swallow up a car.
The night was dark and the rain was blinding. The driver mistook a boat ramp for a turn onto the road home.
“They took action and jumped into the canal,” said Cmdr. Ralph Garcia, of the Indian Harbour Beach Police Department.
Nylander will remain at center Tuesday night against the Lightning, reports TSN.ca. He won't return to the wing until Auston Matthews (upper body) returns.
It will be a test for Nylander, who struggled in his last trip to Tampa when he had to match up against Steven Stamkos and Brayden Point. The young pivot's line shined Saturday against Montreal because they played well with and most importantly, without the puck. But given Nylander's recent history against the studs in the south, we suggest you check your roster for another option Tuesday.
CARACAS, Venezuela — Thousands of government supporters have taken to the streets of Venezuela's capital to denounce President Donald Trump's talk of a "military option" to resolve the country's political crisis.
With anti-American slogans and salsa music blaring from sound trucks the crowd of mostly state workers made its way Monday to the Miraflores presidential palace.
Several senior officials have blasted Trump's suggestion as an insolent throwback to the days of military interventions in Latin America. But President Nicolas Maduro himself has yet to comment, even as Vice-President Mike Pence ratcheted up pressure on the embattled socialist in a visit Sunday to Colombia.
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Few Vancouver homes sold for over asking price in February
Jim Brander, a professor at the UBC Sauder School of Business, was quoted in a News 1130 story about Vancouver housing prices.
“The NDP has done several things to make buying home on a speculative basis much less attractive. Also, mortgage interest rates have risen as well,” he said.
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (AP) — A Florida man has been sentenced to 11 years in prison in the 2016 death of a co-worker.
The Ledger reports 29-year-old Omar Miguel Marrero was sentenced Friday, nearly two months after he was convicted of manslaughter in Steven Bradley Smith’s death.
Marrero acknowledged hitting Smith during an argument in a restaurant parking lot, but said he was acting in self-defense. Smith was struck in the jaw and knocked down. Witnesses said he convulsed as Marrero left. His death a day later was attributed to severe head trauma.
Marrero told authorities he was frustrated with Smith’s response to new rules imposed at their workplace, an Aldi distribution center. Police arrested him on the basis of a text sent 30 minutes before the fight that implied he would hit Smith.
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Information from: The Ledger (Lakeland, Fla.), http://www.theledger.com
(Reuters) - A broad trough of low pressure southwest of the Cape Verde Islands has a 20 percent chance of developing into a tropical cyclone in the next 48 hours, the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) said on Monday.
"Environmental conditions are expected to be generally conducive for development of this disturbance for the next several days while it moves westward at about 15 miles per hour over the tropical Atlantic," the NHC said.
DOHA, Qatar -- Defending champion Novak Djokovic had a slow start to his first match of 2017 before prevailing 7-6 (1), 6-3 over Jan-Lennard Struff in the first round of the Qatar Open on Monday.
Second-seeded Djokovic trailed 4-0 in the opener before recovering to 5-5 and finally finding his form in the tiebreaker, where his 63rd-ranked German opponent won only one point.
The second-ranked Serb broke serve in the first and last games of the second set to close out the match.
Djokovic next plays Horacio Zeballos, who beat Florian Mayer 6-7 (3), 6-4, 7-6 (9).
Top-seeded Andy Murray plays 69th-ranked Jeremy Chardy of France in his opener on Tuesday.
Murray, who took the top ranking from Djokovic at the end of last year, was in action on Monday with Mariusz Fyrstenberg in the doubles. The pair lost to David Marrero and Nenad Zimonjic 6-2, 6-4.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shonda Rhimes, the creator of popular television series such as “Scandal” and “Grey’s Anatomy,” has signed a deal to make new shows for Netflix.
The streaming service announced late Sunday that Rhimes’ Shondaland production company is moving to Netflix. Netflix wrote in a news release that Rhimes’ shows “Grey’s Anatomy,” ”Scandal” and “How to Get Away With Murder” would continue to air on ABC.
Rhimes wrote in a statement that she was grateful to the network for giving her career a start, but she was looking forward to expanding her audience and “creative identity” with Netflix.
She wrote that she and Netflix Chief Content Officer Ted Sarandos had developed a plan for the next phase of Rhimes’ career. She said Netflix offered her and her team “limitless possibilities.”
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Ukraine staged the murder of a Russian dissident journalist in Kiev on Tuesday in what it said was a sting operation to foil a Russian assassination plot.
There are on the NJ.com story from Friday Feb 3, titled Judge on Dieruff mob: 'I saw boys who acted like savages'. In it, NJ.com reports that:
The last of the juvenile defendants was sentenced Wednesday in connection with an after-school melee involving Allentown high school students that left two teens hospitalized. The 17-year-old boy admitted to a felony count of riot and a misdemeanor count of simple assault related to the Oct. 25 attacks that involved a mob of 50 Dieruff High School students, 20 of whom attacked two teen boys.
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SUFFOLK, Va. – Suffolk Police are looking for a man who is suspected of robbing a convenience store in November.
Officials say that the man entered the Miller Mart located in the 2800 block of Pruden Blvd. on November 4, with a gun, in an attempt to rob the store.
After unsuccessfully doing so, the man fled the scene by foot.
Police described the suspect as a heavy-set white man, with strawberry blonde reddish hair, freckles and facial hair.
No injuries were reported in this crime.
Suffolk Police ask that anyone with information is to please contact them or the Suffolk Crime Line.
Traffic police closed off a section of the national highway between Larissa and Volos in central Greece on Monday after a truck carrying propane overturned at the junction leading to the village of Niki.
A contingent of the regional fire service was dispatched to the scene and covered the road surface with a special cooling foam as propane can be flammable.
No fire was reported.
Analysts at SunTrust Banks issued their Q1 2017 EPS estimates for Equifax in a research report issued on Thursday. SunTrust Banks analyst A. Jeffrey forecasts that the firm will earn $1.41 per share for the quarter.
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STOCKHOLM, April 6 Industry data provider ACT Research:
* Says North American Class 8 net orders in March fell 100 units from February to 23,100 units
* Says with a nominal, but positive, seasonal factor, adjustment boosts the month's order intake to 23,400 units, an increase of 2 percent from February
* "Against easy comps, March Class 8 orders were up 42 percent compared to March 2016," Kenny Vieth, ACT's President and Senior Analyst, said in a statement
* North America is one of Swedish AB Volvo's top truck markets
The Yankees and Red Sox always provide excitement when they meet, and they soon may extend their series overseas.
According to Bloomberg.com, the AL East rivals are nearing an agreement to play a two-game series during the regular season in London during June 2019.
The report stated that the series would be played at London Stadium, the main facility for the 2012 Olympics. There has never previously been an MLB game played in Europe.
Both the Yankees and Red Sox are fighting for World Series contention this season. With a potentially elite free agent class coming after the 2019 season, baseball fans in London could enjoy watching two loaded teams next year.
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) - A federal judge overseeing the restructuring of Puerto Rico's debt has created a mediation team to help resolve the U.S. territory's bankruptcy cases.
Laura Taylor Swain said in a ruling Wednesday that five federal judges have been appointed to the team. All settlement negotiations will be confidential.
The team will be led by Chief Judge Barbara Houser of the U.S. bankruptcy court for Texas' northern district. Houser is expected to provide details of the mediation process at a June 28 hearing in Puerto Rico.
Swain said the mediation process will remain separate from any bankruptcy cases and will be seen concurrently with those.
Puerto Rico is mired in a 10-year economic recession and seeking to restructure a portion of its $73 billion public debt.
TACOMA – The Pierce County Library System Board of Trustees will hold the second and final public hearing on its draft budget for 2018 at the board’s monthly meeting at the Administrative Center and Library, 3005 112th St. E., Tacoma, on Wednesday, Dec. 13, at 3:30 p.m. The board will alsohear the results from MakerFest, a community maker and do-it-yourself event, and elect officers for 2018.
At the December meeting, the Board of Trustees will conduct the following business.
Tens of thousands of people cling on to their Euromillions tickets in the hope of becoming Europe’s biggest-ever lottery millionaire on Friday night.
The jackpot, an eye-watering £168million, has reached it maximum level and must be won either on Friday or on one of the next five draws.
Thousands of extra tickets have been bought in the run-up to the draw with people hoping they can win the life-changing amount of money.
We will be looking at some hacks to improving your chances of winning along with reaction from social media ahead of the big draw.
We'll have live updates of the build-up to the draw, which is at around 7.45pm-8pm UK time, and news of the ball numbers as soon as they are revealed.
Here’s what’s happening in town today, Jan. 2:
• Holiday Book Sale at Wilton Library, from 10 to 8.
• Bringing Your Photo Albums into the Digital Age at Wilton Library, from 11 to 12:30.
• Stitch Time for Knitters and Crocheters at Wilton Library, from 1 to 2:30.
For more things to do, check the Wilton Bulletin Board.
County officials in West Virginia have expressed concern over what they say is the persistent problem of ignored jury summons.
The Parkersburg News and Sentinel reports that Wood County Prosecutor Pat Lefebure says the phenomenon of shirking jury duty seems to have intensified over the past few years, with absences costing the county.
Lefebure says three people failed to show for a special grand jury session the county recently held, resulting in its cancellation. The county had to pay the jurors who showed, as well as overtime for 15 officers subpoenaed to testify.
He also says an average of five of the 35-40 people called for a felony jury trial do not appear.
Failure to appear can carry a civil penalty and fine of up to $1,000.
SEOUL, April 10 Korea East West Power Co Ltd (EWP) has bought 60,000 tonnes of coal for May shipping via a tender that closed on Thursday, a source from the utility said on Monday. The utility purchased the coal products from South Africa, the source said, but declined to give price and seller details. Other details of the purchase are as follows: TONNES(M/T) ORIGIN SPECIFICATION(NCV) SHIPPING SCHEDULE 60,000 S.Africa min. 4,170 kcal/kg May 10-24, 2017 *Note: NCV stands for Net Calorific Value. (Reporting By Jane Chung; Editing by Sherry Jacob-Phillips)
Bonnie “Prince” Billy, aka Will Oldham, gave morning television viewers in his hometown of Louisville, Kentucky a taste of his forthcoming Merle Haggard tribute album, Best Troudabor. He appeared on local morning show “Great Day Live!” earlier this year to perform a cut that didn’t make the project’s final tracklist. And he wasn’t alone. Oldham brought along two dogs (Silver and Gold), who gamely sat beside him while he and his wife Elsa performed “Bad Actor.” That track appears on Haggard’s 2010 album, I Am What I Am. Watch below (via Stereogum). Best Troubador arrives May 5 via Drag City. In March, Oldham released a 360-degree VR video for the track, “Mama Tried.”
Revisit The Pitch’s “Why Merle Haggard Was a Country Game Changer.”
NEW YORK (AP) – A New York City firefighter who helped evacuate hundreds of people during the Sept. 11 terror attack has died of cancer.
Thomas Phelan was 45.
Family and friends told the New York Daily News that Phelan died from cancer linked to the toxic fumes at ground zero. The Uniformed Firefighters Association of Greater New York says more than 170 firefighters have died as the result of illnesses related to the World Trade Center attacks.
Phelan was a captain of a Statue of Liberty ferry during the 2001 attack. He helped in the evacuation of Lower Manhattan and ferried rescue workers and supplies to the scene.
He joined the fire department in 2003 and was assigned to Marine 9 in Staten Island.
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Age 83, March 17, 2018, of Cincinnati, OH, formerly of Buffalo, NY; wife of the late Joseph Zammit; mother of Karen Van Wagenen and Lynda Zammit of Cincinnati, OH; grandmother of Adrien Van Wagenen and Justin Van Wagenen; daughter of the late Clarence and Alma (Hoffman) Kraus; sister of the late William, Richard, Albert and Donald Kraus, Elaine Considine, Jean Morgan, Ruth Buettner, Mary Lou Kowalezyk and Margaret Cunningham; also survived by nieces and nephews. Carol retired from Brownsboro Pediatrics in Louisville, KY with over 20 years of service. A Mass to celebrate Carol's life will be held in Louisville, KY, at 11 AM Saturday, March 24, at the Cathedral of the Assumption, 433 S. Fifth St. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
WASHINGTON — The Washington Nationals say that assistant hitting coach Jacque Jones has been suspended with pay pending an internal investigation.
The team says the suspension is connected to a legal matter.
The club announced Jones' suspension less than a half-hour before the scheduled first pitch of Game 1 of Washington's NL Division Series against the defending World Series champion Chicago Cubs on Friday night.
The 42-year-old Jones retired as a player in 2008 after 10 years with four teams.
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The Lady Mustangs improved to 6-1 in District 10-6A and got a measure of revenge by beating Rowlett 25-20, 25-17, 25-18 on Tuesday at the Lady Eagles’ home court. Rowlett handed Sachse its only 10-6A defeat earlier this season with a five-set triumph at Sachse on Sept. 8.
Sachse will play Friday at Lakeview Centennial and then will host Naaman Forest on Tuesday, Oct. 10.
LONDON: Local superbike rider Dan Kneen died on Wednesday after an accident during qualifying for the Isle of Man TT races, organisers said.
They said the 30-year-old had died at the scene of the incident after crashing at Churchtown on the opening lap of the session.
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Kneen had achieved his first TT podium last year, finishing third in the Superstock race, and he was Irish Superbike champion in 2014.
Another rider was flown to hospital after a collision with a course car attending to the earlier accident.
The TT races around the island off the north-west coast of England between Britain and Ireland have been run since 1907 and rank among the most dangerous in motorsport.
British media reported Kneen was the 147th TT rider to die on the Snaefell course and 256th when the Manx Grand Prix races are included.
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Theresa May has called for a snap general election to be held in June - but do you think she’s made the right decision?
The prime minister had previously said she would not call for another election until 2020.
The News readers have been having their say on Facebook.
Terry Moore commented: ‘Absolutely she will get elected, who is there to oppose her? Labour, Liberals, not a chance. Very clever move on the part of Mrs May.’
Ruth Appleby said: ‘Probably a strategically correct move, given the disarray in the opposition parties.
‘When she wins we will have another five years - two for the Brexit negotiations, and three more for getting the county back as it should be.’
And Scott Daryle James Matthews posted: ‘A very clever woman , landslide victory coming her way.’
But Keir Lyons said: ‘Waste of time and money. She will be elected, who else is there?’
For the next two seasons, the Los Angeles Rams will play their home games at the recently renamed United Airlines Memorial Coliseum. It’s not something fans or players are particularly excited about, especially after seeing renderings of their future home in Inglewood, but that’s the reality of building a new stadium.
When the Rams do move into their new digs in 2020, it’s bound to be one of the best venues in all of sports. Construction is currently ongoing out in Inglewood with the Rams posting regular updates. Here’s the latest look at the progress of the stadium going up.
Our future home is coming along nicely 🙌🏗📈#LARams pic.twitter.com/GX9UU3ojvh — Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) March 18, 2018
As you can see, it’s beginning to take shape. Before you know it, the Rams will be winning raising NFC West banners in that building.
Baku. 29 July. REPORT.AZ/ Shahbaz Sharif, brother of the Pakistani minister dismissed on corruption charges, first minister of Punjab Province, was nominated for the post of prime minister.
Report informs citing TASS, his candidacy was confirmed on July 29 during an informal 4-hour meeting of the ruling Pakistan Muslim League. To receive post of prime minister, Shahbaz Sharif must abandon deputy's seat.
Notably, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif was dismissed under the Pakistani court decision on July 28 on charges of corruption.
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Tamika Catchings is returning to Indiana — as director of player programs and franchise development.
The longtime WNBA star retired at the end of last season after a 16-year career that included 10 All-Star selections, one WNBA championship, one league MVP award and four Olympic gold medals.
Catchings will work with three different franchises — the Indiana Fever, who she played with, the Fort Wayne Mad Ants of the NBA’s D-League and the Indiana Pacers.
The 37-year-old Catchings will be asked to help build chemistry and continuity among players and recruit free agents for the Fever and Mad Ants and will assist with community outreach programs for all three franchises.
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For Texas Democrats, the big blow came last week. Tuesday was just the insult added to the injury. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled June 25 that the overwhelming majority of the congressional and legislative districts that Democrats have claimed for decades were racially gerrymandered were perfectly fine. On Tuesday afternoon, a federal court in San Antonio ruled that even the single Texas House district the Supreme Court found to be gerrymandered will remain intact for 2018.
House District 90, occupied by Democrat Ramon Ramirez, snakes through a wide swath of Tarrant County, roping a significant chunk of Fort Worth's Latino population into a single district, which makes things easier for Republicans in surrounding districts. When District 90 is redrawn, it will affect those surrounding districts as well. After Tuesday's ruling, however, those changes will only be felt for a single election because all of Texas' districts will be redrawn between the 2020 census and the 2022 midterm elections.
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FORMER Mashonaland West governor Peter Chanetsa has died. The former Hurungwe North MP died at the Parirenyatwa Hospital Monday morning. He was admitted there on December 23 for an as yet undisclosed illness. Details are still sketchy.
Makonde MP, Kindness Paradza confirmed this death. Unconfirmed reports said Zanu PF Mashonaland West had agreed to recommend that the former diplomat be interred at the National Heroes Acre.
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HARARE (Reuters) – A Zimbabwean judge on Thursday released on bail former finance minister Ignatius Chombo who is facing charges of corruption dating back two decades, including defrauding the central bank.
Chombo, who was detained after the military seized power in “Operation Restore Legacy” two weeks ago, which it said was meant to remove “criminals” around former president Robert Mugabe, was ordered to pay $5,000 bail and surrender his passport.
High Court judge Edith Mushore accused the government of illegal and arbitrary detention. Chombo’s lawyer says he will deny the charges when his trial starts.
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The Ottawa Senators will be without one of their most physical defenseman for Game 3 of their first-round Stanley Cup playoff series against the Boston Bruins.
Mark Borowiecki will miss Monday’s contest due to injury and will be replaced by Ben Harpur.
The Senators will need big performances from Erik Karlsson and Dion Phaneuf in Game 3. Karlsson logged an assist in Game 2, while Phaneuf netted the game-winning goal in overtime, to go along with two assists.
For more on the Senators defense, check out the video above from “Bruins Face-Off Live,” presented by EchoStor Technologies.
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Shares of Barracuda Networks Inc. gained in Monday’s extended session after the security and storage company posted better-than-expected earnings. Barracuda reported its fourth-quarter earnings slipped to $3.22 million, or 6 cents a share, from $3.24 million, or 6 cents a share, a year ago. On an adjusted basis, the company earned 19 cents a share. Revenue rose 7% to $89.3 million. Analysts surveyed by FactSet had forecast earnings of 15 cents a share on revenue of $88.4 million. Barracuda shares rose 1.7% after hours.
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The UK will hold a snap general election on 8 June, prime minister Theresa May announced Tuesday. She argued that she needed a fresh parliament to conduct EU exit negotiations. "Division in Westminster will risk our ability to make a success of Brexit," she said, referring to MPs attempts to play a role in the process. She said the snap vote was the only way to "guarantee certainty and security".
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WINNIPEG -- Bell Canada Enterprises Inc. has cleared its final regulatory hurdle to acquire Manitoba Telecom Services Inc.
MTS said Wednesday that the Competition Bureau and the Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada have approved the deal.
MTS shareholders previously voted in favour of the acquisition.
The deal is set to close on March 17.
Bell is the parent company of CTV News.
Earlier this month Bloomington Mayor John Hamilton announced his proposal to annex about 10,000 acres of land into the city. Most of the affected property is located just beyond the city limits in unincorporated areas of Monroe County. In a meeting last week, officials expressed concern particuarly about the effects on the County government, which is currently responsible for propviding services to those areas. In the meeting of the policy committee for the Bloomington Monroe County Metropolitan Planning Organization, officials said the change could result in less funding for county roads. In this next clip, from that meeting, we’ll hear first from the city’s assistant planning and transportation director, Josh Desmond. We’ll then hear from Mayor Hamilton, Monroe County Board of Zoning Appeals President Kevin Robling, County Highway Department Director Lisa Ridge, County Council member Geoff McKim, and citizens advisory committee chair Sarah Ryterband, who is also a board member at WFHB.
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A 15-old Keaʻau girl died following a single motorcycle crash Thursday evening, (March 15), in Pāhoa.
Responding to a 5:53 p.m., call, police determined that a 2013 Honda dual sports motorcycle was traveling northbound on Government Beach Road and ran off the roadway and struck a tree near Cinder Road.
The girl was taken to the Hilo Medical Center where she succumbed to her injuries, and she was pronounced dead on Friday, (March 16), at 12:12 a.m.
The girl had been wearing a helmet and speed is believed to be a factor in this crash.
The motorcycle ridden in this crash had been reported stolen on, (October 17, 2017), from Kailua-Kona.
An autopsy has been ordered to determine the exact cause of death.
Police ask anyone who witnessed the crash to call Officer Erhard Autrata at (808) 961-2339.
This is the 7th traffic fatality this year compared with 5 at this time last year.
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The lack of civility described in “Civil Discourse in Decline: Where Does It End?” (Capital Journal, May 30) is fed by the media, and leadership from the media is needed as much as from the politicians, who merely see what the media wants and play to it. This is...
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(Evening on the Green)…It is scheduled for May 13th.
Seating is limited and RSVP’s should be received by April 21. It is the inaugural event for the Imperial Valley Community Foundation. The event will be held at Brock Asparagus on Forrester Road near El Centro.
Trump Spokesperson Sean Spicer responded to a question from ABC's Jonathan Karl on the Russian hacking by asking why the media wasn't focusing on whether we should be "punishing" Hillary Clinton instead.
It’s a collection of steampunk and fantasy artwork and YOU have a chance to see it all come together in an upcoming art exhibit!
Gary Lynn, Owner of Acceleration Art & Photography Gallery, and Brinton Farrand, Featured Artist of the Mad Scientists Society Art Exhibit, show off their amazing creations and tell us how we can get a glimpse of their work, all in one place.
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Annalyn Arbolde, left, and Viva Mogi arrange bouquets of flowers before the start of a vigil in remembrance of Michelle Le at Samuel Merritt University in Oakland, Calif., on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2011.
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LAS VEGAS (AP) — Boxer Floyd Mayweather says on Instagram that he’ll fight UFC star Conor McGregor on Aug. 26 in Las Vegas.
MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich. (WXYZ) - DME -- a leading supplier of mold bases and components for plastic injection -- is adding members to its sales team.
DME is headquartered in Madison Heights. It is a division of Milacron.
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Two men are in a critical condition following an explosion inside a North Lanarkshire building.
Emergency services, including an air ambulance and trauma team, were sent to the scene in Bonkle Road, Newmains, at about 1.30pm yesterday.
The men were taken to Glasgow Royal Infirmary for treatment to serious injuries.
It is thought the injured men were part of a team of four working to remove asbestos from the pastoral centre when the explosion happened.
Nearby properties were evacuated as a precaution and an investigation has been launched into the cause of the explosion with gas engineers and the Health and Safety Executive.
However, the police confirmed there are no suspicious circumstances.
KENT, Ohio (AP) — Jimmy Hall scored 21 points, Jaylin Walker 20 and Deon Edwin sank three of four foul shots in the final seconds as Kent State held off a late Miami (Ohio) threat for a 76-72 victory on Tuesday night.
Michael Weathers scored a quick basket after a Miami timeout with five seconds left, slicing the gap to 74-72, and the RedHawks quickly fouled Edwin before time expired. But the senior made both to finish with 15 points, including 9 of 10 at the line.
Kent State (14-12, 6-7) Mid-American Conference) halted a two-game skid and remain in the thick of the congested MAC standings.
Michael Weathers led Miami with 22 points, and Marcus Weathers had 18 points and 10 rebounds for Miami (10-16, 3-10), which has yet to win on the road this season.
The top four teams in the final MAC standings receive a bye to the quarterfinals of the MAC Tournament.
AMRITSAR, India — In the 70 years since India and Pakistan were created from the former British Empire, there has never been a venue focused on the stories and memorabilia of those who survived that chaotic and bloody chapter in history — until now.
A new museum on the Partition of the Indian subcontinent opens this week, as the two South Asian giants mark seven decades as independent nations.
Michael Mcgarity dishes on his 25 years of serving in dining rooms and pubs in this solo comedy show. 8 pm (bar opens at 6 pm). $10 at the door.
HOUSTON (AP) — Heavy rains that flooded some Houston streets on July Fourth are expected to subside.
National Weather Service meteorologist Patrick Blood says the rains should subside by mid-afternoon. Blood says the city saw heavy rainfall early Wednesday morning that led to 1 to 2 feet (0.3 to 0.6 meters) of water collecting on some roadways, mostly in west Houston.
Blood says there has been one report of a high-water rescue and that officials are asking people to stay home and off the flooded roads.
Blood says the flooding is typical for Houston and will not at all resemble the devastating floods caused last year by Hurricane Harvey. If the rain continues trending the way it has been, the impact should be minor.
Rome (AFP) - Italy's Giorgio Chiellini has a hamstring injury that will rule the defender out of friendly internationals against Argentina and England that should have provided his swansong, the Italian federation said on Monday.
Chiellini misses Italy games, doubtful for Juve-Real quarter
Juventus will also be worried over getting the 33-year-old fit for their Champions League quarter-final against Real Madrid with the first leg April 3.
Chiellini and his defensive partners provided a defending masterclass in their recent last-16 Champions League victory over Tottenham.
Italy play Argentina at Manchester City's Etihad Stadium March 23 and England at Wembley March 27.
Interim Italy coach Luigi Di Biagio has called up West Ham's Angelo Ogbonna to replace Chiellini.
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President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday held bilateral talks with the President of Namibia, Mr Hage Geingob, at the presidential villa, Abuja.
The Namibian leader, who is visiting Nigeria for the first time since inception of the Buhari administration in May 2015, arrived at the presidential villa at about 3.05 p.m.
President Geingob was received at the forecourt of the villa by Buhari, who stepped out of the ongoing Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting to welcome his visitor.
Others at the forecourt of the presidential villa to welcome the Namibian leader included cabinet ministers and some presidential aides.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) learnt that bilateral talks between the two presidents would centre on issues bordering on trade, economy and culture.
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The brainchild of Somerville Mayor Joseph Curtatone, who played trumpet in the Somerville High School Jazz Band, Joe’s Jazz and Blues Festival is back this year.
On Saturday, June 17, get ready for a free all-day outdoor event in beautiful Powderhouse Park (a.k.a Nathan Tufts Park).
The Somerville High School Jazz Band will kick off the concert at noon, getting the crowd going with sounds ranging from American Jazz to Delta Blues.
There will be non-stop music from 12:00 – 6:00 p.m. The lineup includes: Sara Bielanski, Air Congo, The Composers Saxophone Quartet, Kit Holliday and the Ominous Vultures, and The Tarbox Ramblers.
The Tarbox Ramblers have released two albums on the Rounder label, toured throughout North America and Europe, and shared the stage with Robert Plant, Alison Krauss, Buddy Miller, Dave Alvin and more. The band’s songs can be heard in TV shows like Sons of Anarchy and Supernatural.
Delarrin Turner-Yell and Tunjuinae Mayes were crowned the 2017 Homecoming King and Queen for Hempstead High School during a pre-game ceremony Friday night, September 29. Other homecoming candidates nominated by the seniors to represent the Class of 2017 included: Jasmine Orozco, Nayeli Reyes, Verania Trujillo, Ahmad Banks, Michael Payten and Khamron Thomas.
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Hitler Look-Alike Held in Nazi Leader’s Birthplace
Austrian police say they have detained a man described locally as “Hitler’s double” on suspicion of glorifying the Nazi era.
Washington rushed four times for nine yards and added one reception on two targets for 10 yards in Sunday's 26-15 loss to the Chiefs.
Washington logged just 14 offensive snaps for a third consecutive week as starter Marshawn Lynch led the Raiders' backfield with 61 yards and a touchdown on seven carries. Washington has now averaged less than 4.0 yards per carry in four straight games, while his fantasy relevance remains limited to deeper leagues heading into a Week 15 matchup against the Cowboys.
A judge has denied bond for an Ohio man accused of plowing his car into a crowd at a white nationalist rally.
Judge Robert Downer said during a bond hearing Monday he would appoint a lawyer for James Alex Fields Jr.
Fields is charged with second-degree murder and other counts after authorities say he drove into the crowd, fatally injuring one woman and hurting 19 others.
The rally was held by white nationalists and others who oppose a plan to remove from a Charlottesville park of a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee.
Fields has been in custody since Saturday.
A high school teacher said Fields was fascinated with Nazism, idolized Adolf Hitler and had been singled out by school officials in the 9th grade for his "deeply held, radical" convictions on race.
For some theater companies, every summer brings a welcome opportunity to step outside and put a literal spin on Shakespeare's all-the-world's-a-stage notion. In the Baltimore-Annapolis area, audiences can take in plays and musicals with only sky for a ceiling, natural breezes in lieu of air conditioning, assorted ambient noises, and a decidedly informal atmosphere.
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SAN DIEGO (NEWS 8) — The Japan Society of San Diego and Tijuana's annual Beer and Sake Festival returns this Friday and will be hosted at Harrah's Resort Southern California in Funner, CA.
The festival starts at 7 p.m. in the resort's event center and will raise money for education and community outreach programs by the Japan Society.
Along with over 100 beer and sake samples, local restaurants will be serving appetizers, art booths will be available to peruse and there will also be an auction, raffle and live entertainment.
See highlights of last year's festival in the video below:
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British Airways cabin crew are due to stage a four-day strike from next week.
The union says they earn less than the other cabin crew staff and some of them have to take on second jobs.
INTERNATIONAL NEWS - British Airways cabin crew are due to stage a four-day strike from next week.It's the latest in a series of stoppages this year in a dispute over pay.However this does not include British Airways flights operated by Comair.Unite, the union representing the cabin crew, say they intend to pile on the pressure by staging another four-day walk-out from next Wednesday.That comes on top of four days of strike action already in place for this Friday.The dispute centres around pay for the next crew who do both short and long haul flights.
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – Amazon latest perk … free delivery to your car.
The Seattle company said Tuesday that it has begun delivering packages in 37 cities to Prime members who own newer General Motors or Volvo vehicles.
Deliveries are available to members with 2015 year or newer Chevrolet, Buick, GMC or Cadillac vehicles with GM’s OnStar connected-car service, and those with a 2015 or newer Volvo vehicle with an active Volvo On Call account.
Packages will be placed in the trunks of cars parked in publicly accessible areas like a customer’s home or workplace, and then secured.
Amazon Prime customers need to download the Amazon Key app. From there, they can link their connected car and start their Amazon orders. No additional hardware or devices are needed.
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A 42-year-old Oakland County man died Thursday when his pickup truck collided with a garbage truck in Montcalm County’s Ferris Township.
The Holly man, who police did not name pending notification of family, was driving a GMC Sierra north on Crystal Road when he entered the intersection of McBride Road at 8:04 a.m., according to troopers from the state police post in Lakeview.
His truck was hit by an eastbound Waste Management truck driven by a 31-year-old Hudsonville man, who was uninjured and refused medical treatment, police said.
Both drivers were wearing seat belts and alcohol is not believed to be a factor.
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The crash investigation continues; Lakeview Post troopers were assisted by the state police 6th District traffic crash reconstructionist.
The Richland Township Fire Department, a Home Township officer and Montcalm County EMS assisted at the scene.
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President Donald Trump arrives to speak to a "Salute to Service" dinner, Tuesday, July 3, 2018, in White Sulphur Springs, W.Va. Evan Vucci AP Photo
The Latest on the apparent assassination of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's half brother in Malaysia (all times local):
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Malaysian police say they have arrested a woman in connection with the death of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's half brother.
Wednesday's statement says the woman was arrested at Kuala Lumpur International Airport. She was carrying Vietnamese travel documents.
Kim Jong Un's half brother died Monday after suddenly falling ill at the airport. According to a Malaysian government official, Kim told medical workers before he died that he had been attacked with a chemical spray.
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It's the season for holiday cheer, but not everyone is feeling jolly. From Chino to Pasadena, residents have reported recent thefts of their decorations from outside their homes, including some incidents that were caught on camera. Dave Mecham reports from Chino for the KTLA 5 News at 10 on Dec. 11, 2017.
MALTON and Norton golfer Simon Dyson will aim to build on his recent performance at the Omega Desert Classic when returning to competitive action at the Joburg Open next week, writes Ian Appleyard. According to his father John, he is now in his best shape for 12 months after recovering from major wrist surgery.
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Former studio boss Sherry Lansing and her director husband, William Friedkin, hosted a book party for “No Room for Small Dreams” by late Israel president Shimon Peres at their LA home, we hear.
The tome, which has been dubbed a “poignant work of memoir and history” by critics, was published in September, after the leader’s death last year.
Attendees included Peres’ son Chemi Peres, power attorney Martin Singer, producers John Goldwyn, Mike Medavoy, Robert Cort and Nick Meyer, Sunset Tower guru Jeff Klein, “48 Hrs.” screenwriter Walter Hill, Vicki Iovine and financial adviser Paul Wachter.
Lady Gaga has been forced to cancel 10 European dates of her Joanne World Tour.
Fingers crossed you weren't planning on travelling to see the You And I singer in any of the following destinations:
London, Manchester, Paris, Berlin, Zurich,Zoln, Stockholm, Copenhagen and Rio dates will all be cancelled.
A post shared by Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) on Jan 29, 2018 at 9:24am PST
The cancellations are due to a 'severe pain' that Lady Gaga is suffering from.
The pain has impacted her ability to perform on her tour.
Ticket holders can receive a refund for their tickets from February 6.
A post shared by Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) on Feb 2, 2018 at 11:10pm PST
In a statement to Instagram, the performer said:
'I'm so devastated I don't know how to describe it. All I know is that if I don't do this, I am not standing by the words or meaning of my music'.
'My medical team is supporting the decision for me to recover at home.'
'I love this show more than anything, I love you, but this is beyond my control.'
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Officials say Serbia’s Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic will run for the presidency in the election in April. Interior Minister Nebojsa Stefanovic said after a Serbian Progressive Party meeting on Tuesday that Vucic was unanimously approved by the ruling party. The decision means that current pro-Russian president, Tomislav Nikolic, will end his term, unless he decides to run for re-election independently.
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Although the post is largely ceremonial, the vote could determine whether Serbia continues on its EU membership path, or will slide toward its traditional Slavic ally Russia. Vucic is a former ultranationalist turned pro-EU reformer.
The dates of the two-round vote have not yet been announced, but numerous candidates have announced they are running. Those include ultranationalist leader Vojislav Seselj, a staunch pro-Russian who has been acquitted for war crimes by a U.N. court, and former Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremi.
April 13 Concho Resources Inc
* Concho Resources - on April 12, Concho Resources entered second amendment to its second amended and restated credit agreement dated as of May 9, 2014
* Concho Resources - second amendment to credit agreement extends maturity date of company's credit facility from May 9, 2019 to May 9, 2022
* Concho Resources - second amendment increases co's current borrowing base under second amended and restated credit agreement from $2.8 billion to $3.0 billion
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This year, we have seen Sarah Parish playing a small-town queen bee in Broadchurch, a terrifyingly taciturn TV executive in W1A and, from tonight, a hard-bitten senior detective in Bancroft. Parish specialises in alpha females and she wonders if that’s all down to the way she looks.
“I think I have got quite a hard look that can be frightening,” she laughs, before clarifying that such characters are “far removed from who I really am”. Despite the aura of steely authority she radiates on screen, she is not, she says, an especially confident person – “though I hope I am friendly and warm”.
Looks, of course, are a necessary part of being an actor, and Parish plays the part, with cut-glass cheekbones and dark, slightly feline eyes. Easy, you would think, for vanity to creep in – but for the tough love doled out by Parish’s mother when she was smaller.
“She said to me once: ‘Sarah, on some days...
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The three-year-old was strapped in a car seat in the full sun, police said.
As drier air pushes into New Mexico from the west, showers and storms will become more sparse over the next couple of days. Storms across western New Mexico will be limited mainly to the high terrain, while another round of scattered showers and storms are expected east.
Drier air will continue to work into the east, leading to fewer storms Tuesday and even fewer for Wednesday. The latter part of the week is expected to be dry across most of the state. Another surge of moisture will come in for the weekend and early next week.
SAO PAULO — A former Brazilian congressman imprisoned on corruption charges denies allegations he ever received hush money.
Eduardo Cunha was once speaker of the country's lower house and is now serving a 15-year sentence. He told Federal Police on Tuesday that he never received money to keep silent about the kickback-corruption scandal at state-owned oil company Petrobras. The scandal has ensnared dozens of high-level politicians and executives.
The O Globo newspaper last month reported the existence of a tape recording in which President Michel Temer appears to condone the payment of bribes to Cunha. Temer has denied wrongdoing.
Gary Parr, Apollo Global Management, discusses what happened 10 years ago when he advised Bear Stearns on its sale to J.P. Morgan during the financial crisis, as well as what he sees as risks for today’s financial institutions.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld the conviction and punishment of two life sentences for Michal Aloni, for murdering her two small children in Ra'anana in 2010. Aloni was given her double life sentence by the Lod District Court in December 2014, but appealed on several grounds, including that her disturbed mental state justified granting her leniency.
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According to Zacks, "Chambers Street Properties is a real estate investment trust. It acquires, owns and operates commercial real estate such as warehouse, logistics properties and office buildings.
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RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – Rio Rancho Police are trying to track down a missing man with dementia.
A Silver Alert has been issued for 62-year-old Lorenzo Saiz.
He was last seen near Huron Road, wearing a Denver Broncos jacket and navy blue sweatpants.
Police say Saiz often visits the Walmart on Unser and Southern.
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RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Colombian Reinaldo Rueda has been appointed new coach of Flamengo, the Rio de Janeiro club said on Monday.
Rueda, 60, replaces Ze Ricardo, who was fired earlier this month after a string of poor results that included Flamengo's elimination from the Copa Libertadores.
The club are currently in seventh place of the Brazilian first division.
Rueda, who has coached Colombia, Ecuador and Honduras in addition to several clubs in his homeland, last year took Medellin's Atletico Nacional to the finals of both the Libertadores and the Copa Sudamericana, South America's equivalent of the Europa League.
(Reporting by Andrew Downie; Editing by Gareth Jones)
NEW YORK (AP) — Standard and Poor's Stock Indexes for Monday
Close Change MidCap 400 1917.57 Down 18.08 500 Stocks 2712.92 Down 39.09 100 Stocks 1192.11 Down 19.29
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Police seized a car from a driver in Doncaster just hours after they bought it.
The car was taken by police on Jossey Lane, in Scawthorpe yesterday.
Doncaster West Neighbourhood Police Team said the car was seized because the driver had no insurance.
WASHINGTON, Oct 6 (Reuters) - The U.S. government is "deeply concerned" about the political environment in Kenya as police and protesters clashed ahead of its presidential election on Oct. 26, the U.S. State Department said in a statement on Friday.
It said that while the United States did not back any party or candidate, it fully supports the work of an election board, adding: "Unfortunately, in recent weeks actors on all sides have undermined the electoral commission and stoked tensions." (Reporting by Justin Mitchell; Editing by W Simon)
BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Symphony Orchestra is returning to its seasonal home at Tanglewood.
Music director Andris Nelsons will conduct works by Mozart and Tchaikovsky as the renowned orchestra kicks off its 2018 outdoor season on Friday evening at the western Massachusetts venue.
Superstar pianist Lang Lang will play Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 24 in C minor.
This summer’s season, which runs through Sept. 2, continues the BSO’s yearlong homage to Leonard Bernstein.
The Massachusetts-born conductor and composer would have turned 100 on Aug. 25. He died in 1990 at age 72 in New York City.
Bernstein was a fixture at the annual summer music festival at Tanglewood for half a century.
ABC News Chief Justice Correspondent Pierre Thomas reports the latest developments following the firing of the embattled former deputy director.
DETROIT (WXYZ) - Lawenda McEntire says she'd just visited her mother's grave in January and that the temporary headstone that she had cemetery workers set in place last year was still there.
That's why her family can't understand why, when a number of relatives visited on Mother's Day, they couldn't find anything marking the spot where she'd been buried for almost 7 years.
McEntire and her brother say they've been demanding answers for weeks from the managers at the city owned Gethsemane Cemetery on Gratiot Avenue on Detroit's east side.
The family wants to know why on Mother's Day did they find the area where she's buried in such a mess. They took pictures of one person's headstone that was clearly out of place as it sat on top of another headstone, a number of metal markers were out of the ground and in a pile, and there was dirt everywhere.
Click on the video to hear from the family and find out what a city spokesman said is happening at the cemetery and how they're addressing any issues.
French bank Natixis under investigation over subprime losses
PARIS, Feb 15 Natixis has been placed under formal investigation in France regarding statements the company released at the start of the global subprime crisis in 2007, the bank said on Wednesday.
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — An inter-faith group of residents living in Bahrain who are visiting Israel has issued a statement saying it doesn’t represent the government in Manama or any of the kingdom’s authorities.
Their visit has stirred uproar on social media over the timing of their trip following the Trump administration’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital last week.
The group said in a statement carried by the state-run Bahrain News Agency on Sunday that it “does not represent any official entity” from Bahrain.
The group, which also has Americans and British nationals, includes Buddhists, Christians, Hindus, Jews and Muslims.
The group’s members have said they are travelling on their own initiative.
Many Bahrainis and others on Twitter criticized the visit in the wake of President Donald Trump’s move on Jerusalem.
April 13 Soribada Inc :
* Says it will issue 13th series unregistered and unsecured private convertible bonds, to raise 2.6 billion won in proceeds for operations
* Maturity date is April 13, 2020, coupon rate is 2 percent and yield to maturity is 3 percent for the bonds
* Conversion price is 1,438 won/share and conversion ratio is 100 percent
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The city of Albuquerque invites you to Movies on The Plaza happening on Civic Plaza at dusk on Wednesdays. This week you can enjoy the showing of ‘Young Frankenstein’ in honor of Gene Wilder.
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Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull speaks to the media at Kingscote Airport on Kangaroo Island in South Australia, Australia, Jul 4, 2018. EPA-EFE/DAVID MARIUZ AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT
Australian media on Wednesday threatened to boycott the 49th Pacific Islands Forum after its host Nauru banned journalists from the Australian public broadcaster from attending the forum.
The summit and its preparatory meetings are set to be held between Sep. 3 and 6.
“That list is quite long, but there is a fellow who just arrived and his name is EC3. I put him at the top of the list because he has been involved with WWE before, and he is now back, reinvigorated, revitalized, in good shape and is feeling confident about himself. He made one mistake, he said that he is going to finish me and take me out of WWE. There has been so many people to say that, so I would like to have a match with EC3 just to let him know that no matter how good he thinks he is going to do and how hard he tries, he is not on the same planetary scale as me.”
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08/14/2017: Could efforts to fight violent extremism get more support?
A rally planned by white nationalist groups ultimately led to violent clashes and the death of an anti-racist protestor, Heather Heyer, this weekend. One federal effort to target domestic terrorism, the Countering Violent Extremism program, had been set up by the Obama administration. But recent changes under the Trump administration have raised questions about the program's future. On today's show, we'll take a look at what the program does and what might change. Afterwards, we'll look at a RAND study that shows Americans are doing work during their personal time, and then discuss the question of who owns seeds bought by farmers and gardeners.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Nikkei:
* Pigeon Corp is expected to report group operating profit topping 9.5 billion yen for 6 months ended July, roughly 20% jump from year earlier - Nikkei‍​
* Pigeon Corp's sales for six months ended July apparently climbed 4% to roughly 48 billion yen - Nikkei‍​
* Pigeon Corp is likely to upgrade its forecasts when it reports first-half results on September 4 - Nikkei‍​ Source text: (s.nikkei.com/2wY9Kje) Further company coverage:
Ready to rock, Broadway fans? It's a new week, but we can't stop talking about last week's game-changing news: Panic! at the Disco frontman Brendon Urie will bring his golden pipes to Kinky Boots beginning on May 26. In honor of his highly anticipated Broadway debut, we asked you what frontman (or frontwoman) should come to the Great White Way. We were happy to see a few leading ladies in the top 10, and your number one pick has got the moves like Jagger. Know who it is? Take a look at your super talented top 10!
Matthew Healy, The 1975
Kimberly Perry, The Band Perry
Brandon Flowers, The Killers
Patrick Stump, Fall Out Boy
Nate Ruess, fun.
Hayley Williams, Paramore
Gwen Stefani, No Doubt
Dan Reynolds, Imagine Dragons
Joe Jonas, DNCE
Adam Levine, Maroon 5
Feb 3: A turbulent week for Leicester City took a turn for the worse when Swansea fought back for a 1-1 draw in the Premier League at the King Power Stadium to continue their revival under Carlos Carvalhal on Saturday.
Leicester left out midfielder Riyad Mahrez after the Algerian missed training following his abortive attempt to join Manchester City but his replacement Kelechi Iheanacho soon impressed by setting up Jamie Vardy for his sixth goal in nine games after 17 minutes.
Swansea suffered a further blow when midfielder Leroy Fer was carried off after twisting his ankle under Adrien Silva's challenge but the bad news ended there for the visitors who equalised after the break when Federico Fernandez headed in only his second goal in 116 games for the Welsh side.
Swansea held on for a point and are now unbeaten in seven games in all competitions to move out of the relegation zone on goal difference.
(Reporting by Neil Robinson; Editing by Clare Fallon)
(CNN) President Donald Trump said Tuesday North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un "has really been very open and I think very honorable based on what we are seeing" as the two gear up for an anticipated face-to-face meeting in the coming weeks.
Trump said he is looking forward to meeting Kim "very soon" and indicated the North Koreans are pressing for talks to begin immediately.
"We are going to be having a meeting with Kim Jong Un and that will be very soon. We have been told directly that they would like to have the meeting as soon as possible," Trump said.
"We're having very good discussions," he said.
Trump repeated his vow to talk out of the meeting should it fall short of his expectations.
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State Rep. Laurie Dolan, D-Olympia, was able to get a bill passed in the Legislature that gives Thurston County new options for financing a project that could cost over $175 million and as much as $200 million. That's a sizable investment, and paying it too quickly means high annual costs that could crowd out other needed county investments.
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Age UK Exeter Enabling Service provides one-to-one support for people over 50, to help them remain living independently in their own homes for as long as possible, and to improve their quality of life. The idea of enabling is to help the person to continue to do things, rather than the enabler taking over and doing things for them. The service can help with: manage shopping and keep appointments; pay bills; sort paperwork and correspondence; help manage housework; keep up social contacts; learn new skills; build confidence or to have a social outing. The service also provides respite to carers by providing someone to sit with their loved one, whilst they have some time off.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo 10) smiles after a play during the second half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017, in Houston. San Francisco won 26-16.
Smartphone component maker Wistron Corp, which counts Apple Inc among its customers, has applied for permission to expand its plant in Bengaluru, a high-ranking regional government official said on Monday. The new iPhone 7 smartphone goes on sale inside an Apple Inc. store in Los Angeles, California, U.S., September 16, 2016.
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TAIPEI, Taiwan — Fourth-seeded Timea Babos beat Wang Yafan 6-3, 6-4 Saturday to advance to the final of the Taiwan Open.
Babos claimed her first win in three matches against Wang and will face Kateryna Kozlova in Sunday's final.
Kozlova eliminated Sabine Lisicki, earning a 7-5, 6-4 victory to reach her first WTA singles final.
Babos took both sets behind 24 winners, including seven aces. The Hungarian also won far more points on her second serve than Wang — 54 to 38 per cent.
SALT LAKE CITY — Willie Nelson is blaming Utah's high altitude for forcing him to cut a performance near Salt Lake City short.
Nelson ended his show early at the USANA Amphitheatre in suburban West Valley City on Sunday night.
He later apologized in a statement posted to his Twitter and Facebook accounts. The 84-year-old country music legend explained: "The altitude got to me. I am feeling better now and headed for lower ground."
Nelson's publicist didn't immediately respond to a request for further comment Monday.
The San Francisco Chronicle says she'd been scheduled for euthanasia for repeatedly rummaging through a town dump in Manitoba, Canada.
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Chinese citizens buying opulent mansions in US
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April 24 (Reuters) - Rexlot Holdings Ltd:
* SHARE CONSOLIDATION PROPOSAL THAT EVERY 5 SHARES OF HK$0.01 EACH OF CO BE CONSOLIDATED INTO 1 CONSOLIDATED SHARE OF HK$0.05 EACH Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
April 24 (Reuters) - Dolby Laboratories Inc:
* DOLBY LABORATORIES REPORTS SECOND QUARTER FISCAL 2018 FINANCIAL RESULTS
* Q2 NON-GAAP EARNINGS PER SHARE $0.78
* Q2 GAAP EARNINGS PER SHARE $0.66
* Q2 REVENUE $301.4 MILLION VERSUS I/B/E/S VIEW $300.4 MILLION
* Q2 EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW $0.64 — THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S
* SEES Q3 TOTAL REVENUE WILL RANGE FROM $310 MILLION TO $320 MILLION
* SEES Q3 2018 GAAP EARNINGS PER SHARE $0.64 TO $0.70
* SEES Q3 2018 NON-GAAP EARNINGS PER SHARE $0.78 TO $0.84
* SEES FY 2018 REVENUE $1.165 BILLION TO $1.185 BILLION
* Q3 EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW $0.81, REVENUE VIEW $330.4 MILLION — THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S
* FY2018 EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW $0.97, REVENUE VIEW $1.18 BILLION — THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
President Donald Trump's call for unity in his first State of the Union address struck an us-versus-them tone for many minorities.
For many people of color, Trump's address before Congress hardly reflected a shift in his ideology, or his bruising style of governance. It was not lost on them that the president simply softened the way he said what he's been saying all along, and sought to add a veneer of tolerance by using the stories of several people of color to illustrate his points.
The speech was a reminder for some of Trump's fraught record on race as president, though he has denied accusations that he is a racist.
Democratic Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey says Trump "isn't doing anything real to bring us together."
Davidson went 3-for-4 with a home run, two RBI and three runs scored in Monday's game against Arizona.
Davidson continues to crush it and leads all of MLB with 18 spring RBI. He's earned an everyday spot in the lineup, either at third base or designated hitter. Fantasy owners ought to be skeptical given Davidson's anemic batting average (.220) and high strikeout rate (37.2%) last year, but there's no doubting his power potential. The White Sox aren't expected to compete for the playoffs, so they'll have the space to let Davidson get 500 plate appearances.
With the public relations image of their company in tatters after of a paying customer being dragged off an airplane, a Green Bay P-R consultant has some advice for United Airlines. Susan Finco, with Leonard & Finco, cringed when she saw David Dow bloodied and dragged off the plane.
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An Inch, 3% Or 10 Calories: Which Is Material?
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 11:58 AM EDT) -- Class plaintiffs often accuse food manufacturers of misrepresenting some aspect of their product offerings. There are countless examples where the discrepancies latched onto by the plaintiffs’ bar between what the manufacturer advertised and what the consumer received are small.
But how small is too small to matter? Lawyers have a name for this question: materiality. A claim for fraudulent misrepresentation can only go forward if the alleged misrepresentation is material.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate on Tuesday confirmed President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the National Security Agency and the U.S. Cyber Command.
On a voice vote, the Senate approved Paul Nakasone for one of the nation’s top intelligence posts. They also approved his military promotion to general.
Nakasone, a longtime member of the cryptologic community, has a strong background in cyber issues. He is replacing the current director, Mike Rogers, who is retiring.
During his confirmation hearing, Nakasone said China, Russia and other nations that launch cyberattacks against the United States aren’t worried about retribution and see no reason to change their behavior.
“They don’t fear us,” he said at the hearing, adding that the U.S. must impose costs on those adversaries to make them stop.
Nakasone previously commanded the U.S. Army Cyber Command and held military intelligence positions in Afghanistan, Iraq and the Republic of Korea.
Everyone wants a piece of the Fab Five.
Ever since Netflix premiered Queer Eye with Tan France, Jonathan Van Ness, Antoni Porowski, Bobby Berk and Karamo Brown, fans can't get enough of the group who are transforming lives with their eye for style, culture, cooking and more.
Some of those viewers just so happen to be a few Hollywood stars who have had the opportunity to meet some of the cast. And let's just say they haven't been able to hide their excitement at the encounters.
Just this past weekend, Tan celebrated his birthday with an intimate dinner at Le Turtle in New York. While some cast members were able to attend, other fans noticed Saturday Night Live's Heidi Gardner, Simon Huck and Gigi Hadid enjoying the festivities.
So what other Hollywood stars love the Fab Five? We did some research and compiled some of our favorite encounters in the gallery below.
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas will be without leading scorer Andrew Jones for several games because of a fracture in his right wrist.
Jones was injured in late the second half of last week’s win at VCU. The guard is averaging 15.3 points this season for the Longhorns (6-2).
Jones flirted with leaving for the NBA after his freshman season but chose to return for his sophomore year. Coach Shaka Smart on Monday wouldn’t put a timetable on Jones’ return, but the injury is not expected to be season-ending.
Texas hosts Michigan (8-3) Tuesday night.
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Westport resident Chris Dobransky, a physical education teacher at a New York City high school who has mastered an array of basketball trick shots, is going to play with the Harlem Globetrotters. Westporter Chris Dobransky is surprised by some Harlem Globetrotters at his New York City phys ed job.
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O.J. Simpson wasted no time getting back to the sport he loves — golf.
During his first days as a free man, Simpson was photographed practicing his putting in the back of his new Las Vegas residence.
MORE: O.J. Simpson upset at reporter for recording him after prison release
The 70-year-old was released from prison on Sunday after serving nine years for kidnapping and armed robbery in connection with a raid on memorabilia dealers in a Las Vegas hotel room.
He had been given a 33 year sentence but was granted parole for good behavior.
"He's going to focus on kids, friends, his family and golf," Simpson's longtime friend, Tom Scotto recently told CNN. "Maybe not the first day or second, but he is going to go out."
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If the Eagles want to reach the Super Bowl for the third time in franchise history, they will need to do so without their franchise quarterback.
Head coach Doug Pederson confirmed everyone's worst fears on Monday: Carson Wentz has a torn ACL in his left knee and will miss the rest of the season.
Wentz went down in the Eagles' 43-35 win over the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. He had thrown for 291 yards and four touchdowns before coming out of the game.
Backup quarterback Nick Foles came in off the bench to lead the team to a win, which clinched the NFC East division title.
It’s been around for over a year and is now a firmly established chill destination on the Port Elizabeth beach promenade. And the name says it all.
Company Social Brasserie at McArthur Baths in Beach Road is elegance and casual seafront ambiance combined – which should make it among the top choices on your list when it comes to meeting friends – or family – for sundowners.
With its sweeping views of Kings Beach and Algoa Bay – whether you’re in the cool, chic and stylish interior or on the deck – it exudes a holiday feel from the moment you settle in.
Sample a wide selection of spirits, beers, ciders and wines – but make sure you and your mates are adventurous because this spot lends itself to daring and sweetly decadent company.
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Iran must stop meddling in the Middle East, visiting Saudi King Salman told Russian President Vladimir Putin during their meeting in the Kremlin on Thursday, Russia's Interfax news agency reported.
"We emphasize that the security and stability of the Gulf region and the Middle East is an urgent necessity for achieving stability and security in Yemen," Salman said, quoted by the agency.
"This would demand that Iran give up interference with the internal affairs of the region, to give up actions destabilizing the situation in this region."
(Reporting by Andrew Osborn; Writing by Dmitry Solovyov; Editing by Toby Chopra)
You can find some of our country's unsung heroes walking the corridors of Cork’s Marymount University Hospital and Hospice.
Yesterday, 15 hard-working staff members from Ireland's oldest hospice were welcomed to RTÉ's Cork studios for a day of pampering.
The group of deserving candidates were treated to a head-to-toe makeover on the Today Show just in time for the weekend.
They were delighted with their new looks, telling Dee Kelly Morgan and Mahon Point Shopping Centre, which provided their new outfits, that they "have made such a difference to all who took part."
WHAT A DAY!! Thank you so much @RTEToday for the most amazing makeovers and coverage. Thank you @mahonpointsc and @DeeKellyMorgan2 - you have made such a difference to all who took part. We are so grateful for your support. The all important before and after shots! pic.twitter.com/CRDydz3Kzp — Marymount Hospice (@marymountcork) February 2, 2018
A well-deserved treat!
SAN FRANCISCO (AP)  San Francisco hospital says it's received multiple victims from shooting at UPS center but it doesn't know conditions.
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SIOUX FALLS – Well the day is finally here, it’s Valentine’s Day and stores around the Sioux Empire are busy from sun up to sun down.
Some workers at Oh My Cupcakes in Sioux Falls got to the shop at 2 a.m. this morning. They have been busy baking and finishing up last minute details to make sure every order is filled with love.
The store usually has about 30 workers on a regular day but today they had to call in extra help, including volunteers to make deliveries all over town.
“It takes an amazing team of both co workers and volunteers to pull this off every year. I mean it is so much fun its like a bee hive of activity back here and there’s no way we can pull this off without god and without a great team,” said Melissa Johnson the founder of Oh My Cupcakes.
The store says they typically help around 2,000 people on Valentine’s Day.
New images show boys soccer team trapped in Thailand cave
It's been nearly two days since British divers found 12 young boys and their soccer coach in a flooded maze of underground caves. Now, new images show the boys wrapped in foil blankets for warmth as experts plan the delicate rescue mission. NBC's Janis Mackey Frayer is in Chiang Rye with the latest.
The only person to whom Dylann Roof shared his racist plan to massacre worshippers at a historically black church in South Carolina is set to be sentenced for lying to the FBI.
Joey Meek will be sentenced Tuesday in Charleston by the same federal judge who presided over Roof’s death penalty trial. Meek faces 27 to 33 months behind bars.
Roof drew the death sentence for killing nine people in June 2015 at Emanuel AME church. Meek says Roof told him the outlines of his plan as they drank vodka and snorted cocaine a week before the massacre.
Meek wasn’t prosecuted for failing to report Roof’s plans. Instead, federal prosecutors said he lied to the FBI about knowing of Roof’s plot and encouraging other friends not to call authorities he had told about it.
Mitchell (hamstring) is likely to play in Friday's game against the Suns, Andy Larsen of KSL.com reports.
Mitchell was nursing a sore hamstring this week that ultimately kept him from playing in Wednesday's exhibition against Maccabi Haifa. However, it looks like the ailment wasn't anything too serious and Mitchell should be back on the floor Friday night to play his first preseason game against an NBA team.
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INDIANAPOLIS — What firefighters were told was a small fire turned out to be a much larger blaze on the city’s west side. Three adults in the home escaped without injuries.
Wayne Township firefighters responded to a fire alarm at a town home in the 2900 block of Horse Hill E. Dr. late Sunday. When they arrived an occupant told them there was a small fire inside. Crews then noticed smoke and fire coming from around the structure’s chimney. Further investigation found a large amount of fire and smoke on the second floor.
It took about half and hour to bring the fire under control. Crews were able to prevent the fire from spreading to a second, attached town home. The structure damage estimate was placed at $100,000. The cause is under investigation.
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smaller than a single letter
to think our lives
barely even haunt a speck of dust
on the bookshelf of the universe
we measure no longer than a syllable,
or even as letters strung together
in the shortest of verses,
our years not even taking
a nanosecond to read
barely even a hint or significant dent
in the crown of existence’s mind
in the future will something ever
take a look at the tiny little book
we wrote of ourselves, or will we
remain unread, long dead on
some deity’s bookshelves
for what is left of time?
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Radio 702 | Director at the Women's Legal Centre Seeham Samaai weighs in on the Constitutional Court ruling which clarified the rights of additional spouses in polygamous Muslim marriages.
JOHANNESBURG - A Constitutional Court ruling has clarified the rights of additional spouses in polygamous Muslim marriages.
The case involved Amina Harneker and Farieda Harneker who were both married to the late Osman Harneker under Islamic law.
The matter challenged a provision in the Wills Act, which stopped Farieda from getting a share of her husband's estate because her marriage to him was not formally legalised.
Director at the Women's Legal Centre Seeham Samaai says more needs to be done to change legislation and recognise Muslim marriages.
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How many Unix hacks does it take to change a light bulb? Let's see, can you use a shell script for that or does it need a C program?
Rylee Wincuff belts out America’s theme song
9-year-old Rylee Winecuff sings the National Anthem for the GMC Team - AND tries her hand a Cups
9-Year-Old Rylee Winecuff joined Tyler Ryan, Claire Richardson, and Curtis Wilson on GMC to sing the National Anthem and God Bless America
Performance artist, sculptor, and painter Clarina Bezzola has dedicated her life to exploring the delicate psychological boundaries between the self and society. When designing her dream home, art and life converged. “I wanted my house to be like a sculpture, but also like my home,” Bezzola says in a new video by The Atlantic.
Bezzola brought her art’s macabre, Lynchian aesthetic to the architecture of her Brooklyn home. “When I created this space for myself, I needed to acknowledge what gives me fear,” she says. “Life is constantly going in and out of balance, comfort and discomfort, anxiety and bliss. For me, this house is like a temple.”
Central and Eastern European LCC Wizz Air is preparing to increase its fleet to 122 aircraft by 2020, up from 85, but this rapid growth is putting pressure on its maintenance resources. Wizz Air operates 85 aircraft (64 Airbus A320s and 21 A321s), which is set to grow to 92 by the end of the current financial year in March 2018. Over the full financial year, Wizz will have added three A320s and 10 A321s. A further six A320s, 12 A321s and three A321neos are scheduled to arrive by the end of ...
Jessica Underwood, 27, just celebrated the fifth anniversary of her sobriety with a cake. The Tiffin resident became addicted to prescription opioids after she lost her baby while giving birth.
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Win tickets to join KOOL for a Star Wars: The Last Jedi Theatre Takeover!
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Star Wars: The Last Jedi begins immediately after the events of Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens, set thirty years after the conclusion of the original Star Wars trilogy. It continues the story of Rey and her discovery of the exiled Jedi Master Luke Skywalker, along with the story of the war between General Leia’s Resistance and the First Order.
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April 6 Zhaopin Ltd:
* Zhaopin enters into definitive merger agreement
* Zhaopin Ltd - holders of shares and ADSS as of immediately prior to effective time will be entitled to receive a cash special dividend
* Zhaopin Ltd - if completed, merger will result in company becoming a privately-held company and ADSS will no longer be listed on NYSE
* Zhaopin Ltd - special dividend will be a minimum US$0.28 and maximum US$1.35 per share which will be paid to shareholders and ads holders
* Zhaopin- buyer group intends to fund deal through cash contributions from affiliates of members of buyer group and cash in company, its subsidiaries
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A struggling single mom discovers she is pregnant again, then gets arrested for drug smuggling; a street racer dad starts a scam that gets him busted.
The White House said that the issue of drug addiction was the main topic of conversation during a lunch meeting on Tuesday between President Donald Trump and Gov. Chris Christie. The two met in Washington D.C. Christie is using his final year in office to bring the issues of drug addiction to light and try to put the state in a better place to fight the addiction issues. It is unclear if any other issues were discussed, but Christie has said multiple times that he doesn’t believe he will be getting a job at the White House.
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Cape Coral City Council appointed the first 14 members of the new Youth Council at Monday night's regular meeting. Each member of council interviewed twice the number of applicants prior to Monday's meeting at which they chose one senior and one junior student from the city's six high schools, including Cape Coral students attending North Fort Myers High and two at-large members.
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With Dexter Fowler hitless in his last nine at-bats and lugging an uncharacteristic .136/.224/.159 slash line into the team's series finale at Yankee Stadium, manager Mike Matheny pulled his leadoff hitter aside on Sunday to ask the simplest of questions: Are you seeing the ball? As it turns out, no, Fowler hasn't been picking up pitches the way he typically does. But Fowler was optimistic that he'd be seeing better soon, as he recently made some tweaks to his mechanics that will better position him to follow the ball to the plate.
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Thai authorities are working to with navy SEALs to run a fiber optic internet line into a flooded cave in northern Thailand where 12 young soccer players and their coach are trapped.
Communication technician Phoowanart Keawdum said yesterday that once the cable is installed, phone calls to the cave will be possible.
Authorities tried to do the same Tuesday, but the equipment was damaged by the water.
Randle scored 19 points (9-16 FG, 1-2 FT) while adding 12 rebounds and two assists in 32 minutes during Friday's 102-99 win over the Nets.
He's becoming a double-double machine in his fourth NBA campaign -- after managing zero double-doubles in October, he increased that to two in November, three in December, and seven through 15 games in January before kicking off February with one more. Randle averaged 15.3 points, 9.0 boards and 2.5 assists a game last month, and with his role growing on a young Lakers squad, there's no reason to think he'll take a step backwards in the second half.
When even the most successful comedy on US television can be toppled by a single tweet, it’s important to establish how it made its way online in the first place.
In the early hours of Tuesday, actress and comedian Roseanne Barr posted that Valerie Jarrett, the African-American former advisor to Barack Obama, was what would happen if “muslim brotherhood & planet of the apes had a baby”. The outrage was swift and far-reaching. Within hours, ABC announced they would be cancelling the revival of Barr’s show, Roseanne.
Barr apologised for her tweet and said she would be leaving Twitter, but she was soon back on, to say that she’d posted it under the influence of Ambien, the sleeping medication used...
Berlin (AFP) - Former Germany football captain Bastian Schweinsteiger and one-time world tennis number one Ana Ivanovic were celebrating the birth of their first child at the weekend.
It's a boy for Schweinsteiger and Ivanovic
"Welcome to the world our little boy! We are so happy," the footballer wrote on his Instagram account beneath a snap of the baby's feet, which look tiny beside the couple's hands.
The 30-year-old, who won the French Open in 2008, posted a snap of a bedroom with the walls painted blue and featuring blue teddy bears.
"Words can not describe the joy and the happiness we feel in our hearts," she wrote beneath the photo.
The pair have been married since 2016 and announced the pregnancy in November.
The couple live in Chicago where 33-year-old Schweinsteiger, a former Bayern Munich and Manchester United midfielder, is playing for Major League sooccer club Chicago Fire.
Interpretation of the news based on evidence, including data, as well as anticipating how events might unfold based on past events Anthony Sanborn Jr. was released on bail this week after serving 25 years in prison for a murder committed while he was a teenager - likely by someone else. From the Bangor Daily News : On Thursday, Hope Cady told the court that, contrary to her original testimony, she did not witness the killing of 16-year old Jessica Briggs, that she had been forced into testifying by Portland police detectives and a state prosecutor, and that Sanborn deserves to go free.
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Geauga Park District is looking for new volunteers.
Learn more during volunteer orientations on Oct. 18 at The West Woods Nature Center. Registration is required for one of two hour-long orientations, at either 2 or 7 p.m., at www.geaugaparkdistrict.org or 440-286-9516.
At orientation, Outreach Coordinator Holly Sauder will provide an overview of opportunities available through the parks, then begin the official paperwork with those interested, including a background check for ages 18 and up.
Youth volunteers are welcome to register, but those under 14 must volunteer with a background-checked adult.
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In this four-part mini-series, we'll unpack how large firms can get down to the grassroots level when it comes to engaging communities around health and wellness. In this editorial series in partnership with Covanta Environmental Solutions, we'll explore steps your company can take to edge closer to zero waste targets.
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Henry County Supervisors Meeting Agenda
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August 15, 2017
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9:00 Jake Hotchkiss, Engineer Weekly Update
9:15 Approve Fee for Medical Examiner Investigator
9:30 John Pullis, Conservation Director
10:00 Midwest Construction Consultants
Presentation for Construction/Project Manager for Law Center & Jail
Other county discussion as time allows
Supervisors Sub-Committee Updates
Former Midland County resident, Tiffany Johnson was snorkeling in the Bahamas when a shark came around. A Tiger shark in the area went on the attack and ended up taking half of Tiffany's arm.
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BALLARD, Utah — Authorities say a 2-year-old Utah girl has died after being fatally shot while her sibling was handling a gun.
The Uintah County Sheriff’s Office said Monday that the child was accidentally shot in her home Sunday by an older sibling who was moving the gun from one room to another.
The sheriff’s office says in a statement that the gun had been leaning against a wall inside the home since Saturday after being brought back from a hunting trip.
The girl’s parents took her to the hospital, where she died.
Messages seeking additional details from the sheriff and chief deputy were not immediately returned.
Ballard has a population of about 850 people and is about 150 miles (240 kilometers) southeast of Salt Lake City.
Prince Charles is "so pleased" to have become a grandfather for the third time.
The 69-year-old royal became a third-time granddad when his son Prince William and daughter-in-law Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, welcomed their son - who is yet to have a name - into the world on Monday (23.04.18), and he has now expressed his "joy" at the news.
The news was revealed in a joint statement from Charles and his wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, which was tweeted from the Clarence House Twitter account.
It read: The Prince of Wales has released a statement following the birth of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's third child.
Rita Ora ditches her bra for sizzling semi-naked shoot after flashes nipples in sheer top
Rita Ora gave onlookers an eyeful when she went braless underneath a billowing, oversized kaftan that fell to her ankles for her latest Instagram upload.
The 27-year-old singer proudly paraded her sensational curves in the barely-there outfit that did little to distract from her impressive décolletage.
What’s more, the buttonless garment allowed the songstress to draw attention to her shapely thighs and impeccably toned abs.
Hanging from the edge of what appeared to be a trailer van, Rita made sure her attire gaped open just enough to show off her incredible physique.
As she posed for the smoking hot photo, Rita glanced up above her as she held onto the railing while grasping a bottle of water.
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The Rivers High Court in Port Harcourt has nullified the ward, local government and state congresses of the All Progressives Congress (APC) held on May 19, 20 and 21 respectively.
Justice Chiwendu Nwogu nullified the congresses in his ruling on Wednesday.
Nwogu also stated that the process leading to the emergence of Mr Ojukaye Flag-Amachree as Rivers Chairman of APC was fraudulent.
He said that the APC should return to the status quo of May 11, 2018, pending the determination of the substantive suit and adjourned until June 26 for further hearing.
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Police say they made a gruesome discovery early this morning in southwest Houston, finding a partially clothed woman’s body on the side of a street.
RELATED: Houston law enforcement vows to crackdown on crime — then this happens
They reportedly discovered the woman’s body in the 9800 block of Brooklet Drive in Alief around 2:00 a.m. this morning.
According to authorities who said they are now pursuing the case as a homicide, they found the woman naked below her waist; they estimate the victim to be under 30 years old.
RELATED: In April he was accused of beating his girlfriend, and now Houston rapper Z-Ro has been arrested for the alleged crime
Reports indicate the area of the discovery near Bissonnet, behind the Tollway, is an industrial-like site, with warehouses and vacant lots.
This is a developing story.
If you would like to share information on this incident, contact your local authorities or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
A Wilmington landmark has been sold, or the Gemini Giant has officially landed. Roy & Carol spoke with Chris Raimbault the listing agent for the Launching Pad this morning. The Gemini Giant has sold, although final details are still pending. Standing outside the Launching Pad Drive-In restaurant, the 30 foot tall statue is one of many giant “Muffler Man” advertising props found throughout the USA in the Sixties. The Gemini Giant is named after the Gemini space program and holds a silver “rocket ship” in his hands, while sporting an astronaut’s space helmet that resembles a welding mask. Tully Garrett is the buyer, she took a picture with landmark and posted it on Facebook yesterday. We think Tully is serious about making this work. Her facebook page says Preservationist of Iconic Route 66 at The Launching Pad & Gemini Giant – Historic Route 66
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Today only, as part of its Gold Box Deals of the Day, OneCall (100% positive in the last 12 months) via Amazon is offering the Definitive Technology Symphony 1 Over-Ear Bluetooth Wireless Headphones for $119.95 shipped. They have been back and forth between $255 and $400 on Amazon over the last 6 months or so. B&H sells them for $229 and today’s offer is the best we can find. They feature 50mm drivers, Bluetooth connectivity, active noise cancellation (ANC) technology and a 15 hour battery life. Rated 3.9/5 stars.
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Honda only sold the Element with a 2.4 L K24 inline-four and if you want more power then it’s either boost or more displacement. For those that prefer displacement Mini Tec is working on a swap kit to install a J30 or J35 V6. The kit will include an adapter plate, engine mounts, and some other components. You can get a sense of quality and price range by viewing their Miata swap kit.
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FLINT, MI -- A vehicle fire going northbound on I-75 in Genesee County has slowed traffic, according to MDOT.
The left lane remains open, but all other lanes are closed past I-475 Exit 111.
President Donald Trump’s mention of the opioid crisis in his State of the Union address has leaders in Ohio intrigued
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Moe's Southwest Grill celebrates UConn Women 's Basketball's 100-game win with a $5 Burrito Day on Wednesday, Feb. 15, at participating Connecticut locations. Stop by anytime throughout the day, and order any burrito on the menu for $5.
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A Sleaford man has been arrested and charged following a late-night two vehicle collision on Grantham Road in Sleaford.
Benjamin Wright, 25, of Buttler Way Sleaford, has been charged with driving a vehicle over the alcohol limit and failing to stop after an accident.
He has been released on bail to attend Lincoln Magistrates on July 27.
Emergency services were called to a crash on Grantham Road in the town at 10.27pm last night (Tuesday).
A police spokesman said: “One vehicle, a blue Ford Mondeo, failed to stop at the scene and the driver, a man in his 20’s, was located and arrested following a positive Breathalyzer test on Grantham Road at 11.50pm.”
Fire crews arrived on scene and removed the rear seats and lowered a seat in a blue VW Golf also involved in the collision and used a spinal board to remove one person from the car.
The driver and passenger in the Golf were treated by paramedics for minor injuries, say police.
LAWRENCE, Kan. — University of Kansas Chancellor Douglas Girod says the school didn't produce any written reports after an independent examination of the athletics department during a federal investigation of corruption in college basketball.
Girold said Monday he was given verbal briefings after the Kansas review last fall but he didn't think an external, written report was necessary.
The review came before Kansas was named earlier this month as one of the schools where a former Adidas representative allegedly arranged payments to parents of athletes to ensure they committed to the schools.
When The Lawrence Journal-World filed an open records request seeking all written reports related to the review, Kansas officials said no such records exist.
Real estate agent Todd Kohlhepp emerged from a garage on his South Carolina farm firing in the direction of the unsuspecting couple waiting for him holding hands. Kala Brown says he calmly shot her boyfriend three times in the chest.
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A new documentary series on how the "paper of record" reacts to Trump's new normal.
The Presidency wishes to affirm that the private sector will play an advisory role in the National Food Security Council recently announced by President Muhammadu Buhari.
The Senior Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari, on Media and Publicity, Mr. Garba Shehu, disclosed this on Monday in Abuja.
According to him, the President is aware of the huge interest indicated by the private sector since the composition of the Council was announced, as well as the reservations expressed by groups that felt left out.
We wish to emphasize that the Council constituted by the President was more of a think tank that would focus mainly on policy, while various groups from the private sector would be called upon to make sectoral presentations from time to time.
Everybody will be carried along as the Council will work closely with all stakeholders.
The Council will be inaugurated by President Buhari on Monday, March 26.
Notches? Next. Edge to edge? Seen it all before. Facial scanning? Borrrring. No, what smartphones really need is RGB lighting. Nubia’s gaming-focused Red Magic phone sports a glowing LED strip on its back, the output of which you can customise to ‘mimic your gaming persona'. Built for serious on-the-go Fortnite, it has a sizeable 3,800mAh battery, 8GB of RAM and a triple-vented graphite heat sink to ensure your hands don’t get a singeing. With its black and red colour scheme and hexagonal camera, everything about this thing unashamedly screams GAMER. Under the hood is a slightly outdated Snapdragon 835, and it somewhat disappointingly it runs on Android 8.1 rather than actual magic. China pre-orders open on April 25, while there’s an Indiegogo campaign launching a day later, where it’s expected that the Red Magic will cost roughly $400.
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday praised women battling the system of Triple Talaq and said the entire country supports them.
"I pay my respects to those women who had to lead miserable lives due to Triple Talaq and then started a movement which created an environment in the whole nation against the practice," Modi said here in his speech on the occasion of Independence Day.
The Prime Minister said he respected all these women. "I want to tell them that they will succeed as the whole country supports them in this significant step towards women's empowerment."
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A 40-year old West Bay man was arrested over the weekend for several driving offences, including dangerous driving.
Police say around 1:30 p.m. Saturday (10 June) armed officers tried to stop a vehicle travelling along North West Point Rd.
The driver failed to respond and officers followed the vehicle before the driver eventually stopped.
He’s on police bail and the investigation continues.
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HIGH POINT, N.C. — Cliff Thomas Jr. scored 16 points and led a 68-point effort by the High Point bench as the Panthers celebrated the holidays by pummeling Division II Toccoa Falls College, 110-39 on Sunday.
High Point, playing its final home game of 2017, handed out cookies, hot chocolate and holiday ornaments to everyone in attendance — all the while surrendering points like the miserly, pre-visitation Scrooge.
Sam Berlin paced the High Point starting five with 12 points and as many rebounds, but it was the bench that carried the load. Thomas was 8 of 9 from the field. Jamal Wright was 8 for 8 from the line and finished with 15 points and Dexter Gooding added 14 points and grabbed a half-dozen rebounds. The Panthers (4-5) collectively shot 65 per cent from the field (45 of 69).
The winless Eagles were led by the 20 points of Kevin Cave.
Results 1 to 1 of 1 Thread: Oil drains in minute #1 PWCToday Newbie Join Date Aug 2016 Location NSW Australia Posts 5 Blog Entries 1 Oil drains in minute I have a 2002 fx 140..
starts easy runs well..
But it drains a full oil tank in about 6-7 minutes of use.
Plugs are dry and look ok.
Does anyone know what could be wrong with it?
I have mechanical experience with motorcycles,cars and outboards,but I'm a newbie on the wave runners.
Could it be a drive shaft seal,or something similar.
Thanks to anyone who can help.
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Dale Earnhardt Jr. celebrated NYE with his wedding A look at Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s wedding. Check out this story on mynorthshorenow.com: http://usat.ly/2iU0Yvr NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. and his fiance Amy Reimann attend the 2016 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Awards at Wynn Las Vegas on December 2, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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ISLAMABAD, Jul 4 (APP):Shafqat Jalil, Additional Secretary (BS-21), Information and Broadcasting Division, Islamabad, is assigned to look after the work of the vacant post of Director General/Principal Information Officer, Press Information Department.
He is assigned the post in addition to his own duties with immediate effect and until further orders in public interest, said an office order issued by Information and Broadcasting Division on Wednesday.
It's time to find the cash for new Hudson rail tunnels Last month, Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx called the lack of action at the state level on a new Hudson River rail tunnel “almost criminal.” Well, New Jersey officials are now...
Obama administration to require anti-collision tech on cars and trucks WASHINGTON — The Obama administration said Monday it is taking a first step toward requiring that future cars and light trucks be equipped with technology that enables them to warn...
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Comiket 91’s cosplay continues, as those who were present have continued uploading photos they took of all the mesmerizing ‘layers, certain to make the event the most memorable yet (at least until Comiket 92).
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On Friday night fans from around the world poured into the bold and bitterly cold north, but the freezing conditions haven't seemed to slow down the party.
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Professor Pyg calls Detective Gordon and tells him that he is moving to phase 2 of his plan.
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Excited for the Ataribox? Well, starting December 14th, you'll be able to lay down $250 - $300 for the retro-modern console. The company emailed the news to fans recently and even teased that there will be a chance for the "earliest supporters" to snag one at a discounted price. No, there still isn't a firm release date for the console (last we heard was "late spring 2018"), or word on its included games. So, you know, proceed at your own risk regardless of how cool those design prototypes might look.
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HARRISBURG, Pa. -- Scott Wagner, the Republican nominee for governor of Pennsylvania, is resigning from the state senate.
The state Republican party says Wagner, who represents part of York County, will leave his post early next week, in order to focus all his attention on this fall's race for governor against incumbent Democrat Tom Wolf.
Wagner's resignation is effective Monday, June 4.
Jolly Nyame, a former Taraba State governor, has been sentenced to 14 years in prison, The Cable reports.
Nyame had been presented before the Abuja High Court where he was charged with 41 counts of fraud.
He was eventually found guilty of 27 counts, and was sentenced to 14 years in jail with no option of fine.
He had been brought before the court by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for diverting N1.64 billion while he served as governor between 1999 and 2007.
About 100 people have gathered in a coastal Massachusetts town following violence at a white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Three people were killed Saturday and dozens were injured as white nationalists protested the city's decision to remove a Confederate monument. A car rammed into a crowd of protesters, killing a woman, and a state police helicopter crashed into the woods, leaving two troopers onboard dead.
Demonstrators rallied at a park in Plymouth on Sunday, with some carrying signs that read "no place for hate" and "stop pretending your racism is patriotism." The demonstration began at around 4 p.m.
Today, different rituals will accompany the end of the year, but everyone wants the same thing: for 2017 to bring better opportunities. The National Assembly of People's Power has just made a nefarious gift to Cubans.
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Put down the 10-K filings and the stock screeners. It's time to take a break from the traditional methods of generating investment ideas.
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Two people have been arrested following an afternoon police pursuit in southern Alberta that included the discharge of an RCMP firearm.
Shortly after 2:00 p.m., members of the Raymond RCMP detachment attempted to stop a suspected stolen vehicle at an undisclosed location in the Raymond-McGrath area. According to RCMP, the driver refused to comply and, during the attempted escape, the suspect vehicle struck two police vehicles.
Additional resources, including members of the Lethbridge Police Service and aerial support from the Calgary Police Service’s HAWCS (Helicopter Air Watch for Community Safety), were deployed and assisted in the pursuit. A third police vehicle was struck and damaged during the chase and an RCMP officer fired their service firearm.
The suspect vehicle stopped near the town of Foremost and the two suspects, ages not disclosed, were arrested. Charges are pending against the unnamed male suspect and the unnamed female suspect.
(AFP) — French President Emmanuel Macron and his American counterpart Donald Trump called jointly Tuesday for a new nuclear deal with Iran, after the US leader denounced the three-year-old accord as “insane.”
“I can say that we have had very frank discussions on that, just the two of us,” Macron told a joint press conference with Trump at his side.
“We, therefore, wish from now on to work on a new deal with Iran.”
"While I have tried to work through it, the last thing I want is for it to affect the team," his statement said. "I am going to use this time to focus on a prescribed routine and medication, which has previously been difficult to start in the midst of a season. My goal is to come out of it a stronger and healthier version of myself so I can continue to lead this team to the Championship we are all working towards."
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When one woman found out her husband was cheating, she saw it as an opportunity to change. So, she ditched him and began focusing on herself instead. And it turned out her transformation would be the ultimate revenge.
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LAS VEGAS (WKRN) – As we continue to follow new details emerging in the days following the Las Vegas tragedy, we also take a look back at what happened and listen to those who survived.
Our reporter Brent Remadna was in Las Vegas to witness the aftermath of the nation’s deadliest mass shooting to date.
There is no easy to describe it, and each person who lived it has their own story. Hear their words in the video above.
COMPLETE COVERAGE: Las Vegas concert attack
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – The man wanted for robbing a south Nashville gas station is now in jail.
Two men were caught on surveillance going into the Twice Daily’s on 8th Avenue South on October 21st and robbing it at gunpoint.
One of the men, Walter Welch, was arrested over the weekend. He has been charged with aggravated robbery.
The other man is still on the run.
Joey Barton has re-signed for Burnley until the end of the season, despite facing a ban.
The midfielder, 34, could be given a significant fine and suspension having been charged by the Football Association for misconduct after allegedly placing 1,260 bets over a 10-year period.
Barton will be available for the Premier League side from 3 January after completing his registration in time to serve a one-match ban against Manchester City – a suspension carried over from his spell with Rangers in Scotland.
Barton’s case, regarding the misconduct charge, will be heard by an independent regulatory commission headed by a QC. He has until 5 January to respond to the charge.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Macon woman pleaded guilty Monday for messaging the daycare where she worked that a bomb had been planted there, according to the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Georgia.
26-year-old Jasmine Bradley faces up to five years in prison and a maximum fine of $250,000 after she pleaded guilty to Conveying of False Information and Perpetuating a Hoax.
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Police arrested Bradley in April 2017 after they say she used Facebook to message the Child Care Network School on Northside Dr. in Macon. The message said a bomb had been planted at the daycare and that someone would “blow up every little face in that center.”
Police arrested Bradley while she was at work at the Child Care Network School and she admitted to making the threats, as well as threats to other daycares.
Her sentencing will be at a later date.
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The Taboo group launched its latest offering, a high-end club called Onyx, in Sandton on Thursday night.
Media personality Thando Thabethe played host and kept the crowd going with her witty banter and skills on the deck.
Vuyo Dabula was at the launch.
There were bottles galore.
Oh, and how can we forget Shekinah's stellar performance?
Something hot and sexy!
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In a Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2016 photo, Dave Tobias, an expert on the Ashtabula train disaster which killed around a hundred people on May 29, 1876, poses for a photo in Ashtabula, Ohio. It's been 140 years since the train disaster killed nearly 100 people when a bridge collapsed over a river in far northeast Ohio, but Tobias is still looking for artifacts from the tragedy.
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An Indianapolis girl celebrated her 10th birthday by asking her friends not to buy gifts, but instead to donate to Riley Children's Foundation. The cause is close to Anni Felts heart.
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Police in Wisconsin are looking for the gunman who killed three people at a drag racing strip. Kenosha County Sheriff David Beth said the three men who were killed at the Great Lakes Dragaway Sunday were gunned down at point blank range. Two of the men died at the scene, while the third passed away as he was transported to the hospital. All three victims were from Illinois. The drag strip is located near Union Grove, which is south of Milwaukee.
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Maybe you didn't get what you hoped for on Valentine's Day. Maybe you didn't have anyone to not get you what you hoped for on Valentine's Day. Either way, it's probably time to treat yourself.
WOW Air has a Valentine's Day flash sale with very affordable prices heading to Europe from many locations in the U.S. Flights can be found as cheap as $260 roundtrip. WOW is advertising the flashier headline of one-way tickets for $69.99, but if you're like most people, you'll want to go home after your vacation. After a little digging, you can find trips at that $260 price and that's even on trips from the U.S. west coast to Europe (San Francisco to Copenhagen is $269).
May 3Tianjin Tianyao Pharmaceuticals Co Ltd :
* Says it will pay cash dividend of 0.21 yuan per 10 shares (before tax) to shareholders of record on May 9, for FY 2016
* The company's shares will be traded ex-right and ex-dividend on May 10 and the dividend will be paid on May 10
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/Jb1w0j
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., is still struggling with whether to vote for Scott Garrett to lead the Export-Import Bank following his confirmation hearing. J. Scott Applewhite AP
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – Two people were injured in a fire that gutted a house in south Wichita early Monday morning,
The fire took place in the 1400 block of South Main St. around 5 a.m. The two residents who were inside the home when the fire started were able to escape with minor injuries.
Fire officials say the blaze started when several space heaters were plugged into electric extension cords.
A neighbor who lives across the streets said she saw flames coming from the house.
“The whole house was just in flames, on fire from the front of the house to the back of the house,” said Terri Shull. “It was pretty bad.”
The residents escaped out a window and received injuries from the broken glass.
No damage estimate has been given as a result of the fire.
As we go to print with our October, 2017 issue, our world is going through so much. A massive earthquake just hit Mexico City causing great loss of life, Hurricane Maria is slamming into the Caribbean Islands, Houston, Texas is under water with recent floods leaving...
Fallout from Tillerson reportedly calling Trump a "moron" intensifies. Axios reports Trump wants Tillerson out and may appoint CIA Director Mike Pompeo. Can the White House take another dramatic exit? E.J. Dionne, Neera Tanden, and Daniel Dale join Ari Melber.
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While many celebrity couples are showcasing their love for one another this week as Valentine's Day is among us, Selena Gomez and The Weeknd are focused on quite a few important things.
The 24-year-old has been busy gifting her Snapchat followers with some Valentine's Day love, teasing her upcoming song "It Ain't Me," which features Kygo and is set to be released on Thursday.
She also jetted off to New York Fashion Week, ringing in Valentine's Day by sitting front row at the Coach fashion show. Earlier this year, she announced she teamed up with the American fashion house, joining the ranks of many famous faces who have done so in the past.
GETTYSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – The Adams County SPCA says it seized 133 animals after a search at an Adams County home last week.
The animals seized Thursday include cats, rabbits, donkeys, pigs, chickens, ducks, and geese. Many were confined to small spaces and living in unsanitary conditions, the SPCA said.
No additional details were released due to the ongoing investigation and pending court case.
The SPCA is looking for donations of hay, bagged straw, Tractor Supply gift cards, and cash to cover veterinarian costs.
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Lower Paxton Township, Pa. (WHTM) – Four town homes damaged in a late night fire in Dauphin County.
The fire started around 11:45 Monday night in the Locust Hollow development near Wyndham Court and Wyndham Way in Lower Paxton Township.
No one was hurt.
The State Police fire marshal was called to the scene and the cause of the fire is still under investigation.
The red cross is helping those displaced by the fire.
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LONDON (AP) — England winger Anthony Watson is set to miss the tour of South Africa in June after being ruled out for the rest of the season with a left Achilles injury.
Watson was hurt in a tackle in the first half of England's 24-15 loss to Ireland on Saturday, the final day of the Six Nations.
Watson, who underwent rehabilitation work on another Achilles injury last year, had only just displaced Mike Brown as England's fullback. He has 15 tries in 33 tests.
WETMORE, Colo. — A wildfire burning west of Pueblo has forced authorities to issue pre-evacuation notices in two counties.
The fire is in the San Carlos Ranger District in the Northern Wet Mountains, according to authorities. It has burned about 85 acres.
Also known as the Adobe Fire, it is burning about 5 miles west of Wetmore, according to KRDO.
The following communities are under a pre-evacuation notice: Adobe Creek, Trinity Ranch, TV Hills, Florence Mountain Park and areas south of County Road 15 in Fremont County.
The fire was reported Monday afternoon. Initial crews fighting the fire included five air tankers, three helicopters, three hand crews, three fire engines and one water tender.
The fire is moving eastward. Authorities believe it was caused by lightning.
An intense weather system moved through parts of the Bay Area Sunday bringing hail, thunder, lightning, snow, and even a funnel cloud, marking one of the weirder June storms in recent memory. Twitterers in Napa and Sonoma noted the hail coming down between 5 and 6 p.m. Sunday, and quickly there were also reports of snow making a return appearance in the higher elevations of the Sierras.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Intel Corp:
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Was Mariah Carey’s career the last celebrity death of 2016? Hold on, folks. Let's not crucify the diva yet. The medley performance was a toxic snowball of technical issues, building until Carey seemed to finally implode and walk off stage. After "Auld Lang Syne" finished and Carey's 1991 hit "Emotions" kicked in, Carey immediately made her cry for help: "We can't hear!" The track played on anyway, as Carey stood still, a pop icon in a bedazzled body suit without the proper backing track. Hollywood's version of Naked and Afraid. She stood with her hand on her hip, looking at once mortified and really goddamn pissed off. It was a kind of fight or flight moment for a singer not used to suffering such public embarrassment, and she responded by, well, not fighting or fleeing—at least not at first—but by kind of walking around, shaking her head, and spouting off campy running commentary that is actually a little bit delicious and perfect when you think of Carey's reputation.
"DART & Technology, Traveling into the Future." is the theme for the Delaware Transit Corp.'s 17th Annual Transit Poster Contest.
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CASCO, Maine (AP) — Lawyers for two men facing arson charges in a fire that destroyed a historic Maine schoolhouse say the men are intellectually disabled.
The Portland Press Herald reports an attorney for 22-year-old Devin Richardson-Gurney told a judge Monday that the man has autism. An attorney for 20-year-old Edward Scott says the man receives services from an organization that helps the intellectually disabled.
Prosecutors say the two men set the Friends School House in Casco on fire Sunday.
Members of the Raymond-Casco Historical Society say they may never recover from the loss. The school house was built in 1849, and the historical society says they've lost historic books and maps dating to the 1700s.
The judge set bail for Richardson-Gurney and Scott at $1,500 each.
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Sheffield Wednesday manager Carlos Carvalhal has been stung with a one-game touchline ban for his antics during the 2-2 with Hull City .
With the game tied at 1-1, the Portuguese was sent to the stands for his protestations following referee Mike Jones decision not to award the Owls a penalty in the 82 minute.
Carvalhal felt City skipper Michael Dawson illegally blocked Adam Reach’s goal-bound shot in the area by using his arm.
As a result of his dismissal Carvalhal has been given an immediate one-game touchline ban by the FA, as well as being fined £3,000.
To make matters worse for the Wednesday boss it was Dawson who would go on to score the equaliser in the dying moments of the game, denying his side all three points at Hillsborough.
Pope Benedict XVI Toasts his 90th Birthday With a Beer
The pontiff celebrated his 90th birthday on Monday as it coincided with Easter Sunday this year, with some Bavarian music and a mug of beer.
Muscat: Oman Airports will start to charge fees for some of the luggage handled manually at Muscat International Airport and Salalah Airport by July 15. The decision has been made in order to reduce the number of luggage which is not possible handled through luggage handling devices due to its size, weight or type that may be damaged or lost during operation handling.
The company confirmed that the fees came from the number of luggage that requires special handling procedures. due to size, weight, shape and packaging quality, which scanners may not be read electronically.
Additionally to that, there are some of luggage will be excluded from charge such as strollers, wheelchairs or certain types of special luggage according to the airline facilities they offer
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Scene from the rollover crash one Losee Road and the IR215. (Photo: NHP)
Scene from the rollover crash one Losee Road and the IR215. (Photo: NHP)
Nevada Highway Patrol said speed and weather conditions played a role in a deadly crash Tuesday morning.
Troopers responded to the single-vehicle rollover crash at 5:19 a.m. near Interstate 215 and Losee Road.
According to Trooper Travis Smaka, of NHP, a White Chevrolet Silverado went off the roadway and rolled over. A 47-year-old man, who was the only person in the vehicle, was ejected.
He was pronounced dead at the scene, Smaka said.
Smaka said he was not wearing a seatbelt.
NHP's Fatal team is investigating the crash.
Motorists were urged to use alternate routes.
Further details were not immediately released.
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The Side by Side service helps people with dementia to continue to live independently and remain active members of their local community. Volunteers will provide support to enable people with dementia to go out and about in their community and keep doing the things they enjoy or to try out new activities. The service is unique to each individual as it is based upon what the person with dementia would like to do.
Vice President Mike Pence has condemned the violence in Charlottesville, Virginia and is defending President Trump’s statement in which he held “many sides” responsible. He also slammed the media for focusing more on the President’s response than on the actual people behind the violence.
Pence said, “We will not tolerate hatred and violence of groups like white supremacists, the KKK and neo-Nazis. These extremist fringe groups have no place in the American debate.” When asked about President Trump’s statement, which many believed fell short of condemning these groups, Pence took aim at the media saying, “I take issue with the fact that many in the national media spent more time criticizing the president’s words than they did criticizing those that perpetuated the violence to begin with.” He added that Trump “stated clearly that he condemns hate and violence in all of its forms.” (NBC News)
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After Trump’s initial reaction, the White House issued a statement condemning the extremist groups.
LAHORE April 17 (APP): Chief Minister Punjab, Muhammad
Shehbaz Sharif Monday visited the residence of former DIG
Maj. (R) late Mubashar Ullah, son-in-law of former president
Rafique Tarrar, at Defense and expressed deep grief and sorrow
with the bereaved family.
He expressed sympathies and condolence with the members
of the bereaved family and said Maj. (R) Mubashar Ullah was a
dutiful and honest police officer. He said late Maj. (R) Mubashar
Ullah performed his duties with honesty.
The Chief Minister also offered Fateha for the departed
soul.
A leading housing charity is calling for an NCT-type system for rental properties.
The Oireachtas Housing Committee is looking at standards in the private rented sector, where campaigners say families are often left wanting.
Aideen Hayden from Threshold says overcrowding is also a significant problem.
"There needs to be a sufficient sanction for failure to comply with minimum standards and self-certification is not going to achieve this," she said.
Threshold believes that if a car owner can't certify a motor vehicle then rented homes should be no different.
"In our opinion there is a serious issue with overcrowding in the private rental sector and it's increasingly coming to light through our services."
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BRADENTON, Fla. (WFLA) — The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help to find a Bradenton boy reported missing by his father.
According to deputies, 12-year-old Leonel Corona’s father dropped him off at Astro Skate on 3rd Street West around 8:30 Friday night.
When his father returned around 11 p.m. to pick him up, he was told Leonel left with a friend. Leonel’s family also suspected the 12-year-old went to his girlfriend’s house.
Authorities checked both leads but did not find Leonel.
He is described as 5’3″ and about 80 pounds with hair styled in a Mohawk. He was last seen wearing a green shirt, black jacket and khaki pants.
Anyone with information is asked to call (941) 747-3011.
Dr. Oakley awaits the arrival of a hungry black bear while perched in the trees. A newborn reindeer has a life-threatening injury.
Two Gaurs died on the Udhagamandalam-Mettupalayam Highway today after a fall from the hills in the jungle.
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PARAMUS, N.J. -- Hours after a surprise visit from police officers, a Paramus fourth grader was released from the hospital where he had been for several nights.
Jacob Gomez was admitted to Hackensack University Medical Center after complaining to his parents that he didn't feel well.
When Paramus L.E.A.D Officer Lou Cardone visited his Memorial School classroom this week, he noticed Jacob's peers were writing him get-well-soon cards.
"He's a good kid and a big fan of police," Cardone told Daily Voice.
And so, Cardone and fellow Officer Fox visited Jacob at the hospital.
"He was very excited and so were his parents," Cardone said.
Soon after, Jacob was released.
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The electorate in Kakamega surprised three incumbent members of parliament after voting them out in the just concluded ODM nominations. At the same time
BLM Chucks Obama-Era Mining Ban In Sage-Grouse Habitat
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 2:45 PM EDT) -- The Bureau of Land Management said Thursday that the Obama-era efforts to preserve the sage-grouse by protecting 10 million acres in the West were not necessary and are being reversed, arguing that allowing mining would only have an impact on a small and insignificant portion of the bird’s habitat.
The bureau said that mining does not need to be prohibited in order to protect the sage-grouse, a large ground-dwelling bird whose numbers have been dwindling. In addition, the BLM asked the public for input as it considers amending...
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Views of Jordan Peterson up for debate at university forum
BIDDEFORD, Maine (AP) — A Maine university is beginning a series dedicated to discussion of controversial topics with an event about the work of Canadian psychologist Jordan Peterson.
Peterson is a provocative cultural critic affiliated with the University of Toronto who is popular with some right wing activists because of his attacks on subjects such as "politically correct" culture and feminism. The University of New England is hosting the event on Monday at 6 p.m. on its Biddeford campus.
The university's series is called "the President's Forum" and the school describes it as a "new event series promoting open and robust discourse on timely and controversial topics." The first event is called "Making Sense of Jordan Peterson." A pair of professors will discuss Peterson's views in a debate moderated by another faculty member.
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook 0) drives against New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday, left, during the first quarter of an NBA preseason basketball game in Oklahoma City, Friday, Oct. 6, 2017.
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Friday the 21st marks the one-year anniversary of the death of Prince Rogers Nelson, the artist forever to be known simply as Prince. With a career spanning four decades, he left us with a multitude of great songs that helped provide the soundtrack to our lives. This Tuesday we will celebrate his amazing music and legacy as our Tuesday Featured Artist.
WFPK is presenting Chase @ Ovation Salute to Prince on the actual anniversary, this Friday the 21st at Headliners. They are the only Prince-approved tribute band AND they are from Minneapolis. They are also friends with Louisville’s Hannah Ford, drummer from Prince’s band 3RDEYEGIRL, and will be donating $1 per ticket to the Louisville Leopard Percussionists!
For more information: Wikipedia AllMusic Salute To Prince
All lanes are back open on Chippenham Parkway in Chesterfield after a brush fire.
The right and center lanes were closed on the northbound side, near Belmont Road early Saturday afternoon.
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Pirates, tiki mugs, and hundreds of glistening bottles of rum will soon fill the Broward County Convention Center. The tenth-annual Rum Renaissance Festival is set to return Saturday, June 9, and Sunday, June 10, for unlimited pours, seminars, tiki events, and a blind-tasting competition.
"South Florida is the number one rum market in the world," festival host Robert Burr says. "It's only fitting that we present the largest rum-tasting program in the United States once a year in this location."
Though the spirit is best associated with the islands of the Caribbean, rum is made throughout the world. Traditionally, rum is distilled in places where sugarcane is grown, but there is also a growing number of craft distillers from U.S. states such as Utah and Pennsylvania. For the past decade, the festival has been South Florida's opportunity to try interesting and innovative rums and discover which ones are worthy of a place at home.
May 3 Hi Media SA:
* Confirmation of expected trends in the first quarter
* Q1 revenue EUR 11.3 million ($12.3 million) versus EUR 13.3 million year ago
* Q1 EBITDA held firm and is expected to improve in 2017
* Ebitda loss EUR 0.3 million in Q1
* Over longer term, company expects EBITDA margin levels to rise to above 10 pct Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9158 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
February 14, 2017 - Suffolk County Police have arrested two Selden men in connection with multiple robberies that occurred earlier this week. Following an investigation by Sixth Squad detectives, two people were arrested in connection with three robberies and an attempted robbery.
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MOSCOW Feb 14 The United Nations special envoy for Syria, Staffan de Mistura, will visit Moscow for talks on Feb. 16, RIA news agency quoted Russia's foreign ministry as saying on Tuesday.
"During de Mistura's Moscow visit, discussion will focus on forming a unified delegation of the Syrian opposition for the talks in Geneva," the ministry said.
A new round of U.N.-backed peace talks on the Syrian conflict are due to begin in Geneva next week.
(Reporting by Jack Stubbs; Writing by Alessandra Prentice; Editing by Jack Stubbs)
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — School officials in southwestern Idaho have released a video of a school bus driver verbally and physically confronting a 9-year-old student.
The Idaho Statesman reports the video shows the bus driver — whose name has not been released — saying she does not care if she hurts the student as she attempts to pull the child out of a bus seat.
The bus driver has since resigned.
Emmett Police are currently investigating the April 12 incident. No charges have been filed.
The district agreed to release the footage on Tuesday after the student’s mother agreed it could be shared publicly. The district had originally denied a public records request to release the video.
Emmett Independent School District Superintendent Wayne Rush said in a letter he had concerns releasing the video and disputed nine year old children can give consent.
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Information from: Idaho Statesman, http://www.idahostatesman.com
Ron and Brenda Bartel and Wendell and Shelley Loewen, all of Hillsboro, announce the engagement of their children, Andrea Bartel and Taylor Loewen.
Graduates of Hills­boro High School, Andrea is employed at TeaElla Bou­tique in Olathe, and Taylor, a 2014 graduate of Tabor College, is employed by the Lenexa Baptist Church in Lenexa.
The couple are planning a May 13 wedding at the Lenexa Baptist Church.
Reality television star Kim Kardashian traveled to the White House Wednesday afternoon to discuss prison reform with President Donald Trump.
Trump touted the celebrity’s visit about an hour after her arrival.
“Great meeting with @KimKardashian today, talked about prison reform and sentencing,” the president tweeted, sharing a photograph of Kardashian at his side behind the Oval Office’s Resolute Desk.
Great meeting with @KimKardashian today, talked about prison reform and sentencing. pic.twitter.com/uOy4UJ41JF — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 30, 2018
According to Vanity Fair, Ivanka Trump and son-in-law Jared Kushner are set to dine with Kardashian this evening, in wake of the trio both discussing prison reform and a potential pardon for Alice Johnson, a 62-year-old great-grandmother serving a life sentence without parole on drug charges.
We were interviewed by Shingetsu News Agency a few days ago about our story and philosophical musings on why the world needs more cheapos!
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Does anyone else see how angry looking the new cars designs are? They all seem to send the message of combat vehicles. Good grief. Just what we need in this current culture of confrontation: weapons on wheels available to everyone.
Do we really need automobiles that say "get out of my way, or else?"
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The National Retail Federation expects Americans to feel a little a little less romantic this Valentine's Day and predicts that spending will slip to $18.2 billion, down from last year's record $19.7 billion. That works out to an average of $136.57 per each person celebrating, down from last year's $146.84, and snowstorms pounding the Northeast are likely to further crimp Cupid's style.
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A new option also means you can log out of Duo on an individual device without signing out of your account entirely, so you can pick and choose which devices alert you to a call. The rollout will probably take a couple of days to complete, but in the meantime make sure you've connected your Duo account to your Google account so you can access the new feature.
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There was no foaling around from this horse - after it walked into a bar to see England's win over Colombia on Tuesday.
Owner Diane Howard, from Awsworth, said she was out with Meg for an evening ride when she stopped at the Selston Working Men's Club for a drink.
She said one of the customers then took Meg by the reins and led her inside where she quietly watched the game with drinkers.
A Western Pennsylvania Republican said he thinks its strategically savvy to get his name circulating now as a way to challenge his potential incumbent, Democratic contender U.S. Sen. Bob Casey, Jr. Rep. Rick Saccone said he has officially filed to run against either incumbent candidate Casey, or whomever runs on the Democratic ticket during the 2018 U.S. Senatorial election. There will be 33 contested seats up for grabs in that chamber.
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Charlottesville Chaos
Tension remains high in Virginia after racial clashes lead to the death of a woman and two state troopers.
Violence and bigotry in a Virginia college town led to three deaths and a community in shock. Thirty-two year old Heather Heyer died Saturday when a car ran into a crowd of counter-protesters. Plus, two state troopers monitoring Saturday’s mayhem were killed when their helicopter crashed. Dozens of others were injured in the clashes between white supremacist groups and those who came to protest against them. The Ohio man who was behind the wheel of the car that plowed into the crowd is charged with second-degree murder. Twenty year old James Fields is expected in court later on today to be arraigned.
March 28 (Reuters) -
* Moody's: China's economy faces heightened risks from a potential future property downturn
* Moody's on China's economy - scope of Chinese authorities for mitigating such an impact through fiscal and monetary policy has become more limited
* Moody's on China's economy - broad monetary policy support may be less available than in the past
* Moody's on China's economy- household affordability has slightly strengthened, underpinned by the strong growth in household income
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Guentzel recorded an assist through 18:37 of ice time during Monday's 2-1 loss to Colorado.
The helper snapped a two-game point drought, but the offensive dry spells have been few and far between again this year for the sophomore. Guentzel has collected 12 goals and 21 points through 32 games for the campaign, and he's locked into a top-six role with power-play time. It's definitely worth noting that his value and upside take a hit when Pittsburgh is fully healthy because Guentzel is usually demoted to the No. 2 power-play unit.
President Trump is expected to hold a joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at noon EST. You can watch via the live stream below.
PLANTATION KEY, Fla. (AP)  A robbery suspect who shot a Florida Keys sheriff's deputy in the chest in a videotaped shootout has been sentenced to life in prison.
The Miami Herald reports that 27-year-old Timothy Thomas was sentenced Tuesday in Plantation Key for the 2015 shooting of Monroe County Deputy Joshua Gordon, who was saved by his body armor.
Gordon had tried to pull him over for driving a car with stolen tags, and didn't know Thomas was wanted for robbery and a probation violation.
Thomas drove off after being hit twice in the ensuing gun battle with Gordon and other deputies. He surrendered the next day in Key West after an hours-long standoff.
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It seems Tyrese isn't the only one with hard feelings toward Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson as Vin Diesel seemingly threw some shade of his own on Instagram on Thursday!
ICYMI, the 39-year-old rapper called out the former wrestler via social media this week for "breaking up" the Fast family by signing up for a solo spinoff film that delays the release of Fast 9.
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Diesel later threw his hat in the ring by posting a photo of him standing side-by-side with Tyrese and the late Paul Walker, who was the center of the franchise before his passing.
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Alphabet Inc's Google says it will pay $1.1 billion for a division at Taiwan's HTC Corp that develops the U.S. firm's Pixel smartphones - its second major foray into phone hardware after an earlier costly failure. Graham Mackay reports
Ricardo Romo, longtime president of the University of Texas at San Antonio, has been placed on leave, The Texas Tribune reported. Romo was planning to retire in August. Little information is available on the reasons behind the leave, other than a university statement that there is an investigation into "allegations related to his conduct."
Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb and his deputy Jishnu Deb Burman today called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi here and discussed with him development and other issues concerning the northeastern state.
This was Deb's first visit to the national capital after the BJP formed its first state government in the state, decimating the Left Front which ruled the state for 25 years in the recent Assembly polls.
"It was a fruitful meeting and we have discussed developmental issues," Deb told reporters after the meeting.
The chief minister and the deputy chief minister later attended a lunch hosted by Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan for the MPs on the occasion of 'Gudi Padwa' and 'Ugadi'.
Deb is expected to meet Finance Minister Arun Jaitley and seek a package to tide over the state's financial crisis.
– The Miz took on Dean Ambrose after Smackdown went off the air. Miz came out and cut a promo to the crowd, after which they had a match in which Ambrose picked up the win. You can see a pic and video below:
Miz with a Rick Rude Esque promo "fat Anaheim sweathogs" @WRESTLEZONEcom pic.twitter.com/1f6jAj54FE — Dos Leprechauns (@dosleprechauns) February 15, 2017
Mitch Stalsberg helped pitch Viroqua High School to the Division 2 state title game in 2014.
Now he'll get a chance to pursue his big league dreams with the Detroit Tigers.
The Tigers selected the Viroqua native and Winona State junior in the 23rd round of Wednesday's Major League Draft.
Stalsberg finished this past season with 86 strikeouts in just 58 and a third innings for the Warriors.
He was a first team all-state selection his senior year at Viroqua and pitched eight games for the La Crosse Loggers last season.
West Texas police have added new charges against the mother of a 4-year-old boy found in February in an abandoned warehouse in Mexico.
In this episode of the Locked On Nuggets podcast , I talk about the rumor that Paul Millsap is being shopped by the Atlanta Hawks and how he might fit alongside the Denver Nuggets. The Locked On Nuggets podcast is a daily podcast focused solely on the Denver Nuggets.
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Yerevan /Mediamax/. Today the NATO Defense Education Enhancement Program Expert Group visited the National Defense Research Univerity of the Armenian Defense Ministry.
Univesity President Hayk Kotanjyan attached importance to the support received from the NATO Expert Group in implementation of defense education reforms in Armenia.
Hayk Kotanjyan noted that the target of the Second Strategic Defense Review of Armenia, launched in 2014, is the review of the National Security Strategy of Armenia.
The process will be realized through the adoption of the National Cybersecurity Strategy of Armenia, based on the Draft NCS that was reviewed by the joint group of Armenian and American experts.
The parties also touched upon the steps taken towards the organization of strategic-operational-level military education in the National Defense Research Univerity, suggested by the NATO DEEP experts during the visit in March, 2016.
CARL’S JUNCTION, MO (WFLA) – A Missouri man is accused of killing his girlfriend’s daughter because the toddler didn’t put on her pajamas, KOAM reported.
Carl’s Junction Police records show Jalen Vaden, 22, threw 3-year-old Jayda Kyle to the floor, causing her to hit her head. He then allegedly threw Jayda on a bed, grabbed her by the leg and threw her “face first” onto the floor. Vaden told police he left the room and when he returned, he found her bleeding and unresponsive.
Jayda was taken to Children’s Mercy in Kansas City where she later died. An autopsy revealed her cause of death was a head injury.
Investigators say Vaden was upset that Jayda hadn’t put on her pajamas as he told her to. Vaden is described as the girl’s mother’s “live-in boyfriend.”
After admitting to his actions, Vaden was charged with abuse or neglect of a child resulting in death and second-degree murder.
The child’s mother, Devyn Kyle was cleared of any wrongdoing.
In the early 1980s, when Detroit-based appliance retailer Fretter Inc. entered Indianapolis and challenged HHGregg on its home turf, HHGregg bought full-page ads in the Detroit newspapers hawking its own merchandise and offering free shipping. Those were heady days for HHGregg, which built a loyal following in Indianapolis with an unwavering focus on customer service; an army of well-paid, full-time commissioned salespeople; and an avalanche of advertising that resonated with consumers.
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About Peer support group for people living with Posterior Cortical Atrophy (PCA) and dementia primarily affecting communication
The peer support group gives people the opportunity to meet with others who understand some of what they are going through. Run by a facilitator, the sessions offer a chance to ask questions, get information and share experiences in a safe and supportive environment.
JOHANNESBURG, April 5 South Africa's ruling African National Congress backed President Jacob Zuma after calls for his resignation from various groups after he dismissed a respected finance minister, ANC Secretary General Gwede Mantashe said on Wednesday.
The rand fell by 1 percent and bonds weakened after Mantashe said the ANC would not be part of a movement to remove Zuma, despite a chorus of criticism by ANC-allied parties and unions, religious groups, civil society and the opposition.
Mantashe said the ANC had accepted the "irretrievable breakdown of the relationship" between Zuma and former finance minister Pravin Gordhan as the reason Gordhan was sacked, a move that deepened a rift within the ruling party. (Reporting by Mfuneko Toyana; Writing by James Macharia; Editing by Larry King)
Rochester Police are searching for multiple suspects, they said, who were involved in an early morning burglary.
According to RPD, the burglary took place on the 2100 block of Elton Hills Drive NW at 2 a.m. Monday. Inside the place, was a 29-year-old woman and 31-year-old male. They told police they were sleeping in the basement when they woke up from noises coming from upstairs.
When the man went to investigate, he found multiple burglars going through the place. One of the burglars had a gun and told the victim to get on the ground. The victim followed the orders and the burglar ran out the back door. The victims told police they saw four more male suspects run out the front door and head east on Elton Hills Drive.
The burglars were able to steal video games, a cell phone, tablets and cash.
The suspect with the gun is described as an African American male who was wearing a black hoodie and a mask.
Another suspect is described as a white male who was wearing a black hoodie, blue jeans and a mask.
Trump, Macron discuss joint counterterrorism operations in Africa's Sahel
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U.S. President Donald Trump, speaking with French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday, discussed joint counterterrorism operations in the Sahel region of Africa, the White House said in a statement, Reuters reported.
The U.S. military said earlier on Friday that a fourth soldier was killed during an Oct. 4 attack in Niger, raising the death toll from an incident that has thrown a spotlight on the U.S. counterterrorism mission in the West African nation.
Macron expressed his condolences over the shooting in Las Vegas on Sunday while Trump conveyed his condolences regarding the knife attack in Marseille on Monday, the statement said.
House Fire South of Moorhead
The Clay County Sheriff's Office says a man inside escaped uninjured.
RUSTAD, MINN. (KFGO) – A home in Rustad, south of Moorhead was damaged by fire. The fire was reported around 12:45 a.m. Monday at 1758 108th Avenue South.
The Clay County Sheriff’s Office says a man inside escaped uninjured. The fire appears to have started on the main floor. There was heavy smoke damage to the residence.
Sabin firefighters responded. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
March 28 Faith Inc :
* Says the co entered into agreement to fully acquire Nippon Columbia Co Ltd via stock swap
* Says one share of Nippon Columbia will be exchanged into 0.59 share of the co
* Says the merger effective Aug. 1
* Sees Nippon Columbia Co Ltd to be delisted from TSE first section on July 27
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At approximately 11:10 a.m., New Glasgow Regional Police, along with the New Glasgow Fire Department and Emergency Health Services responded to a 911 call about a two-vehicle collision near the intersection of Abercrombie Road and Elm Street, New Glasgow.a a A 65-year-old female was driving a Ford Taurus travelling Northbound on Abercrombie Road, where a 75-year old male was driving a Ford Focus eastbound on Elm Street. The vehicles collided near the Abercrombie Road and Elm Street intersection.
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Arlo Olson takes the stand during an evidentiary hearing for the Fairbanks Four to try to prove their innocence Tuesday morning, October 13, 2015 at the Rabinowitz Courthouse.
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In the latest war of words between the leftist government and the Greek judiciary, government spokesman Dimitris Tzanakopoulos told state broadcaster ERT on Monday that he did not understand why the opinion that judges should submit their declaration of assets electronically, like other civil servants, should be regarded as a political intervention.
Wading into a dispute between Council of State President Nikos Sakellariou and Justice Minister Stavros Kontonis, Tzanakopoulos said he was surprised at how the judiciary had responded to the minister's comments.
"There is a sense that the judiciary is arguing with itself," Tzanakopoulos told ERT.
"The justice system is obliged to do its job and on the other hand the government is obliged to propose legislation to Parliament," Tzanakopoulos said. "The roles are distinct."
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — A detention hearing for rapper Juelz Santana has been postponed until authorities decide who will prosecute the drug and gun charges he faces following an incident at Newark Liberty International Airport.
A judge was due to decide Monday whether Santana would remain jailed until his trial. Officials say that hearing will likely now occur sometime this week.
Santana pleaded not guilty to state charges last week. He also faces federal charges in the same incident
Authorities say security personnel found a loaded .38-caliber handgun and oxycodone pills he didn't have a prescription for in a carry-on bag containing his identification.
They say he fled the area, leaving two bags behind. He turned himself in three days later.
The 36-year-old New York City-born rapper lives in Totowa, New Jersey. His real name is LaRon James.
Singer Justin Timberlake released his new song titled Soulmate.The actor, singer, and songwriter made that announcement alongside the release of a new track just one day before the Independence Day celebrations (Wednesday) start off, reports entertainment weekly.com.
Titled SoulMate, the song marks a departure from the more country vibes of Man in the Wood and a return to Timberlake’s star-making dance bangers.
The song has a lively dance beat to it and the track is the first new music from Timberlake since his fifth solo album Man of the Wood back in January.
Timberlake is currently on his Man of the Wood tour, which extends all the way into January 2019. Amidst of the world tour, he is still finding time to produce new music, including the new track which could be a contender to be the perfect soulmate for the popular title of “song of the summer”.
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The security wing of the Prime Minister's Office submitted a police complaint against the driver who is suspected to be behind the embarrassing recording of Yair Netanyahu. The driver is also accused of illegally handling classified material.
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Glasgow Warriors hooker Grant Stewart has been added to the Scotland squad as “precautionary injury cover” for Stuart McInally.
The captain strained his calf shortly before the national team left for Canada, and will be treated by medical staff on tour.
Scotland captain Stuart McInally. Picture: SNS Group
The 23-year-old Stewart joins McInally and Glasgow Warriors pair Fraser Brown and George Turner.
The BT Sport Academy Stage 3 front-rower has represented Scotland at age grade, and was on the call-up list for the Under-20s during the 2015 Junior World Cup campaign. He has also played for the Club XV side.
The 23-year-old began his rugby career with Strathaven, before joining Dalziel and then Glasgow Hawks.
He has made seven appearances for Glasgow this season as well as turning out for Hawks in the BT Premiership.
Children in Cramlington were all smiles when new play equipment was unveiled in Alexandra Park in time for the Christmas holidays.
A bowl style roundabout and a basket swing are the park’s latest additions. They will enhance play opportunities for children who are less mobile.
The equipment has been installed as part of an improvement project, funded by local ward councillor Allan Hepple through the members scheme for Northumberland county councillors.
Other works include two new picnic benches and safety and access improvements to the embankment slide.
An uneven pathway from the park to the multi-use games area and skate park has also been replaced with an accessible surface.
Coun Hepple said: “Local residents have been very supportive of this scheme.
“I wanted to ensure the park was more accessible and could be enjoyed by all young children, including those with limited mobility.
“I hope the new facilities will be enjoyed by local families for many years to come.”
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Baltimore Pride 2017, dubbed "Pride Unleashed," will culminate this weekend with the parade and block party on Saturday in the Station North area and on Sunday with the festival in Druid Hill Park. Baltimore Pride, which originated in 1975, is run by the GLBT Community Center of Baltimore and Central Maryland .
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April 25 (Reuters) - Secuve Co Ltd :
* Says it received patent on April 25, for biometrics-information based electronics signature recognition method and system
* Patent number is 10-2017-0147207
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PARIS (AP) - French authorities called for calm in France's western city of Nantes, where violent clashes between protesters and police broke out overnight after an officer shot dead a 22-year-old driver who was trying to avoid a police checkpoint.
Interior ministry Gerard Collomb strongly condemned the violence in a written statement Wednesday.
French authorities said prosecutors have opened a judicial investigation. Police also opened an internal probe looking at the officer's actions and his decision to use a firearm.
Protesters in Nantes clashed with police, throwing Molotov cocktails and burning cars and rubbish bins
Protesters also set fire to shops and buildings in three poor neighborhoods across the city.
The clashes ended early Wednesday morning.
THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) - Russian authorities have sent a new extradition request to Greece for a Russian cybercrime suspect also sought on criminal charges by the U.S. and France.
Alexander Vinnik, 38, a former bitcoin platform operator, was informed of the new Russian request by Thessaloniki court officials Wednesday, and is not contesting it.
Russia initially sought Vinnik on lesser fraud charges. The new request raises the amount allegedly involved to 750 million rubles ($12 million).
Greece's supreme court has already approved Vinnik's extradition to the United States for allegedly laundering billions of dollars using the virtual currency. Vinnik had fought that decision.
Another court ruled for his extradition to Russia based on the first request. France wants him on charges including cybercrime and money laundering.
Greece's justice minister will rule on the requests.
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With these movies, there’s no way around what they’re really saying. The latest in the series, “The First Purge,” out July 4, is an erratic, fairly absorbing and righteously angry prequel. It sets up scenarios in which African-American and Latino resistance fighters rebel against the dear white people exploiting them for bloody political gain. Honestly: There is no avoiding politics and messaging with that setup.
4 taken to hospitals after Little Village crash
Four people were taken to hospitals after a crash Friday night in the Little Village neighborhood on the Southwest Side.
Fire crews responded to the pin-in crash in the 4300 block of West Ogden Avenue, Fire Media Affairs announced about 7 p.m. on Twitter.
A child and an adult were taken to Stroger Hospital in fair-to-serious condition, the fire department said. Two other adults were taken to Mount Sinai Hospital in serious-to-critical condition.
Additional information was not immediately available.
Feb 13 Exco Technologies Ltd
* Exco Technologies Limited announces normal course issuer bid
* Exco Technologies Ltd says has right to purchase for cancellation, from February 16, 2017 to February 15, 2018, a maximum of 1 million common shares Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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[India], Feb. 4 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said on Saturday that he and Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu made it big because of their willpower.
"Neither I nor Venkaiah Naidu had any Godfather. Only our will power and hard work made us this big. You also can achieve if you set your goals and strive for it," said Chief Minister Naidu while addressing a gathering at Guntur's JKC College, which was marking its Golden Jubilee.
On the occasion, alumni of the college collected and donated Rs 2 Crores to the college.
The chief minister, in his address, also said in IT sector, every fourth technocrat in ten was an Indian, "Of them, one is Telugu. This is a matter of pride for us." Meanwhile, Vice-President Naidu spoke on the economy. He said while countries including China were affected with economic problems, "India is the only country recording good growth. Of course, there may be some fluctuations. But India's growth is visible." (ANI)
April 12 Unilife Corp:
* Unilife files for chapter 11 protection
* Company has obtained a commitment for a $7 million debtor-in-possession financing facility
* Unilife's operations will remain ongoing during chapter 11 process
* Says SSG Capital Advisors LLC is company's restructuring advisor
* DIP financing, cash from operations, expected to provide sufficient liquidity during chapter 11 cases to support continuing business operations
* Foreign affiliates in Australia are not included in chapter 11 bankruptcy filing but are expected to be included in restructuring or sale
* Filed voluntary petitions under chapter 11 of U.S. Bankruptcy Code in United States Bankruptcy Court for District of Delaware
* Co has determined to simultaneously pursue both balance sheet restructuring of its debt, equity and a going concern sale of its assets
* Filed a number of "first-day" motions with court designed to facilitate a smooth transition into chapter 11 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
SOUTHBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) - Officials say a nurse was stabbed by an emergency room patient at a Massachusetts hospital and suffered serious injuries.
Harrington Hospital spokesman Joseph Klimavich tells the Telegram & Gazette that the nurse was attacked around 10:15 a.m. Wednesday by a patient who had been through the registration process and was being directed for care.
The hospital says the patient fled after the stabbing. Southbridge police apprehended a suspect off-campus.
Authorities say the nurse was immediately treated in the emergency room, stabilized and then airlifted to UMass Medical Center.
By Bennett Oghifo The fun-filled atmosphere of the multi-national cultural festival at Banana Island, Lagos was heightened with the launch of the seventh generation of the BMW 5 Series Sedan by Coscharis Motors Plc. Coscharis Motors is the exclusive franchise owner of BMW sales and service in Nigeria. With a network across Nigeria, it boasts […]
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Chris Michalak barely fended off three fellow World Surf League pros from Japan to win the open men's division at the SB Boardriders Club Jack's Surf contest in Manattan Beach Skechers retail store No. 1 at the intersection of Manhattan Beach Boulevard and Manhattan Avenue.
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I was bit surprised when I read the article, "Few Wins for Trump So Far" in the Wall Street Journal this last weekend in which our own Nevada County Mark Meckler was quoted.
The quote read, "I think the man who came to drain the swamp might have become the creature from the black lagoon." He was referring to the president of the United States.
My initial surprise and quick smile that a local citizen had been quoted in a national conservative newspaper soon faded to a darker feeling that Meckler maybe correct. My perspective as a progressive may not be the same as Meckler, yet we do seem to have an area of agreement.
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A proposal to disallow future mining claims in six western states to protect the greater sage-grouse and its habitat is being considered by a federal agency.The proposal by the Bureau of Land Management covers 10 million acres in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon and Wyoming, according to a BLM news release.During February, the BLM will hold ... (more)
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Shoppers will be able to purchase the tech company’s solar panels and Powerwall batteries (home electricity storage units) at all 800 Home Depot locations across the United States.
Kiosks that sell the products are already up and running in some Southern California Home Depot locations, and more will launch in Las Vegas and Orlando next week. Tesla is also in talks with Lowe’s about carrying its solar products, sources told Bloomberg News.
The Tesla-Home Depot partnership will test solar’s performance on the mainstream market. It comes less than two weeks after Trump slapped a hefty import tax on solar panels, which is expected to make solar installation less affordable across the U.S.
Installing a solar panel system in your home can cost between $10,000 to $25,000 before rebates, plus another $7,000 for a battery. But once it’s up, you start saving on electricity bills. Type your address into Google’s Project Sunroof for an estimate of how much you’d save in the long run.
FILE - In this Aug. 19, 2002, file photo, Denver Broncos running back Terrell Davis waves te fans as he is introduced for the team's NFL football exhibition game against the San Francisco 49ers in Denver. Davis' first visit to Denver Broncos headquarters since being elected to the Hall of Fame brought back memories of his first training camp when he couldn’t see much of a future in football and came close to quitting. Jack Dempsey AP Photo
About Elmbridge Wellbeing Centre
The Wellbeing Centres are local hubs of information and support services relating to memory loss, dementia and associated problems. They are open to anyone, whatever their situation and whether they are concerned about themselves or others. Carers, in particular, may find the Wellbeing Centre support and services very helpful in their caring role. At local Wellbeing Centres, specialist support workers called dementia navigators can assist people to navigate through the maze of services and get the help and support they need when dealing with memory loss and changing behaviours.
Study Phishing is the attempt to obtain personal, private, or commercially sensitive information or funds by impersonating a trustworthy source. Fraudsters commonly use email to quarry their pray, but messaging apps, social media, fake websites, and phone calls are frequently used too. Consumer phishing attacks still outnumber those specifically targeting businesses and institutions, but this should not lull IT and business managers into a false sense of security.
Phishing scams targeting commercial and public sector organisations (look at some well-crafted examples below) can result in financial losses, brand damage, and compromised IT systems if an end-user inadvertently falls into the scammer’s trap.
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Moscow. 8 August. REPORT.AZ/ "Azerbaijan has advanced experience in agriculture which is actively replicated by Dagestan," the head of the Agency on Entrepreneurship and Investments of the Republic of Dagestan Bashir Magomedov told the Russian bureau of Report News Agency.
According to him, greenhouses with the area of 5,5 ha have been launched near Makhachkala, and Azerbaijani entrepreneurs have played a significant role in this.
“The first group of greenhouses has already been launched. By the end of this year, we expect the first harvest of tomatoes and cucumbers. Overall, greenhouses with the area of 20 ha will be launched," Bashir Magomedov underscored.
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A man from Kingston has been charged with two offences after a police incident caused Hobbycraft in Woking to be cordoned off.
Jake Bartley, 24, of Douglas Road handed himself in to police on Tuesday evening (May 29).
He was subsequently arrested and charged with common assault and causing a public nuisance in connection with the incident on April 10.
The incident prompted a huge emergency services response and the Lion Retail Park in Oriental Road was cordoned off for almost two hours.
Officers from Surrey Police, the South East Coast Ambulance Service and Surrey Fire and Rescue all attended the scene.
The Hobbycraft store then remained shut for a further time after the police cordon was removed.
Bartley will appear at Guildford Magistrates' Court on June 19 for a preliminary hearing.
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Paul Eidson is charged with a DUI crash that seriously injured a Vestavia Hills police office. (Source: Vestavia PD Facebook page)
A Warrior man has been charged in a DUI crash that seriously injured a Vestavia Hills Police Officer Saturday night.
Paul Eidson, 26, is charged with two-counts of assault first-degree DUI. He is in the Jefferson County Jail.
Capt. Brian Gilham confirmed the officer was assisting with a traffic call when Eidson's car crashed into the officer's car, which then crashed into the officer.
The accident happened on Highway 31 near McGuire Road.
Gilham said the officer was transported to UAB Hospital with injuries that are non-life-threatening, but are serious.
A passenger in Eidson's vehicle also suffered serious, but non-life threatening injuries.
The officer's name has not yet been released.
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Love is in the air at the Milwaukee County Zoo. Tuesday, the snow leopard named Orya made her debut.
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COXSACKIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) – New York State Police arrested a man they say had drugs during a traffic stop on I-87 Thursday morning.
Jakeem April, 32, of Schenectady, N.Y., was accused of having two baggies containing fentanyl weighing approximately 11.3 grams and 10.8 grams, 11.2 grams of heroin, approximately 500 envelopes, cutting tool for heroin, and marijuana.
The driver was also taken into custody.
April was charged with third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, fourth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, second-degree criminal use of drug paraphernalia, and unlawful possession of marijuana.
April is currently awaiting arraignment.
The driver was issued tickets for vehicle and traffic violations and was released.
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Update: 5:10PM THE Assistant Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation, Veena Bhatnagar, this afternoon launched the much-anticipated Rural Women's Fashion Show.
Mrs Bhatnagar did the honours amidst the excitement of the National Women's Expo 2017 as it got into full swing on its second day.
"The Rural Women's Fashion Show was born out the growing participation of Fijian women in fashion as an industry," Mrs Bhatnagar said.
She also said the National Women's Expo was a signature event of the Fijian Government and it was one of the platforms of women's economic empowerment in Fiji.
While four renowned local designers judged the event, the show had entries from 19 rural designers Fiji-wide and all the models who modelled the garments were staff members of the Ministry of Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation.
For the first time, USA Network will air a one-hour NXT special at 7 p.m. ET /6 p.m. CT on Wednesday, Dec. 13. The show is part of WWE Holiday Week on USA Network. The main event is the 15th annual WWE Tribute to the Troops on Thursday, Dec. 14. Pictured is NXT Superstar Velveteen Dream during a show in Miami. Photo By Jim Varsallone
LUXEMBOURG — In a pair of identical rulings Tuesday, the European General Court dismissed a challenge by the Polish company Senetic to invalidate Hewlett Packard’s trademark of the abbreviation HP.
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Deb Hutton says the final debate revealed that Ontario’s PCs fundamentally believe that government cannot and should not be the first choice to solve every problem.
Lindsey Vonn has a simple New Year's resolution.
The veteran American skier is working toward her return from a broken right arm suffered in November, but has a long-term goal for 2017.
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“My resolution for 2017 is to try not to crash anymore,” Vonn said on Eurosport, via NBC Sports.
Vonn, 32, has violently crashed or undergone season-ending surgery in each of the last four years.
She returned to the slopes in September after breaking the tibial plateau in her right knee during a World Cup race in Andorra at the end of February. Her comeback attempt, however, was cut short when she fractured her right arm during a training run just two months later and underwent surgery to repair the break.
Vonn has undergone two reconstructive knee surgeries and broken a leg, an ankle and an arm since 2013.
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Jakarta: Former House of Representatives speaker Setya Novanto has been sentenced to 15 years in jail after being found guilty of corruption by the Jakarta Corruption Court on Tuesday, April 24, 2018.
Between 2011-2012, Novanto rigged the Rp5.9 trillion electronic identity card (e-KTP) project that caused Rp2.3 trillion in state losses. He conspired with others to embezzle the project funds.
According to the court, Novanto received US$7.3 million from businessman Anang Sugiana Sudiharjo. He also received a luxury watch from businessman Andi Agustinus."Novanto was found guilty of corruption. He was sentenced to 15 years in jail," said Chief Judge Yanto.In addition, the court ordered him to pay Rp500 million in Fines. The judges also ordered him to repay US$7.3 million to the state.Both the former Golkar Party chairman and prosecutors have yet to decide whether they would appeal.(WAH)
On April 26, during the district's job fair, school officials will place an emphasis on recruiting teachers with math, science, special education and English-as-a-Second Language certifications. "We know there is a shortage of math and science teachers across the state, and we're trying to get a jump-start," DCS Human Resources Supervisor Yvette Evans said.
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A Rugby mother is appealing for information after the theft of her eight-year-old son’s BMX from their back garden on Sunday night (August 13) has left him “absolutely devastated.”
Karen Wire said the BMX bike was given to her son, Kyle Wire, as a gift from his older sister only two weeks ago. She said: “From the size of the bike, whoever stole it knew they were stealing from a child.
“If someone needed a bike for their child that badly, if they had knocked the door I would have said they could take it and I would have bought another one for Kyle.
“Instead they stole from an eight-year-old.”
Anyone with information is asked to call Warwickshire Police on 101 quoting crime reference 23N7/33698C/17
April 28 HWA AG:
* Generated sales of 97.4 million euros ($105.82 million) in 2016 financial year, representing a year-on-year increase of almost 17 percent
* Total operating performance for 2016 amounted to 100.4 million euros
* Generated adjusted EBIT of 2.0 million euros in 2016
* Closed 2016 with a net loss for year of 0.3 million euros as compared to a net profit for year of 3.4 million euros in 2015
* Goal is to close 2017 with positive earnings and resume dividend payments
* Anticipates a decline in its total operating performance to between 80 million euros and 85 million euros in 2017
* Have decided not to propose any dividend to annual general meeting for 2016 and thus to suspend dividend payment, as result for 2016 was negative Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9205 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
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New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday announced that it will hear the bail plea of Malegaon blast case accused, former Lieutenant Colonel Shrikant Prasad Purohit on August 17.
A division bench of the apex court, headed by Justice R. K. Agrawal and also comprising Justice Mohan M. Shantanagoudar, decided to hear the bail plea.
The Bombay High Court had earlier dismissed the bail plea of Lt. Col Purohit.
Lt. Col Purohit then moved the apex court challenging the Bombay High Court`s order and seeking bail in the case.
Besides Lt. Col Purohit, Sadhvi Pragya is also an accused in the Malegaon blast case.On September 2008, a blast at Malegaon killed six and injured 101 others
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The 5-day Book Fair-2018 started at Expo Centre, here on Friday.
Provincial Education Minister Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan inaugurated the book fair and visited different stalls. He appreciated the holding of book fair every year and said that such events play an important role in promoting habit of books-reading among people.
He commended the presence of youth, especially students at the venue, and said that books help broaden intellectual ken of the budding minds by giving them new ideas and vision.
In fact, books promote healthy social behaviour in society by sensitising readers about positive aspects of life, he added.
Book Fair Coordinator Muhammad Nazeer told media persons that 270 publishers, book-sellers and government departments had set up their stalls at the book fair, which would conclude on Feb 6.
The Lahore International Book Fair Trust has organised the event in collaboration with Pakistan Publishers and Booksellers Association, he added.
The Nestle logo is pictured on the company headquarters building in Vevey, Switzerland February 18, 2016. REUTERS/Pierre Albouy
ZURICH German food company Frosta (HNDG.F) said on Monday it was talking to KitKat maker Nestle (NESN.S) about buying its Italian frozen food business.
Frosta has entered exclusive negotiations to buy the business, which includes the brands La Valle Degli Orti, Mare Fresco and Surgela, the Bremerhaven-based company said.
"In the framework of the exclusivity Frosta is currently examining whether such an investment would be beneficial for the company," it said in a statement.
(Reporting by John Revill)
It may seem to some people that you are not doing much at the moment but just because you are not active on the outside does not mean your brain has gone to sleep. You are thinking more than ever and very soon your thoughts will change the world.
SHILLONG: The state government is seeking over Rs 300 crore from the Centre for development of tourism circuits in far-flung areas.
Tourism Minister Metbah Lyngdoh said Rs 100 crore each for Khasi, Jaintia and Garo Hills will be sought from the Centre.
Lyngdoh told reporters that the state government is looking at areas beyond Sohra and Mawlynnong to tap tourism potential.
“Not only waterfalls but we are also focusing on rock formations, hilltops, caves and mountains,” he said.
The proposals were submitted to Delhi and a meeting will be called in June,” Metabah added.
April 24 (Reuters) - Equity Residential:
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A scheme has been introduced in a prison for inmates to train abandoned dogs.
Prisoners are tasked with helping to run the dog shelter within the compound which includes cleaning the facilities through to teaching the animals simple commands.
The move is part of a project to boost the inmates' resocialisation and has so far seen more than 260 dogs cared for in Serbia's largest prison.
The jail in Sremska Mitrovica, northwest of Belgrade, has tasked a dozen prisoners with running the shelter since it opened in November.
Jason Kwan at his restaurant Chef Kwan, formerly Su Hong To Go, on Oct. 1, 2015. One Menlo Park restaurant owner is trying a new tactic to help address the Silicon Valley restaurant worker shortage, due largely to the high cost of housing.
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(KRON) The San Jose Police Department is investigating a murder Friday morning:
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On Friday, October 06, 2017, at 8:40 AM, San Jose Police Officers responded to a disturbance call in the 2500 block of Story Road in San Jose. Arriving officers located an adult female and adult male suffering from stab wounds. The female victim was pronounced deceased at the scene. The male victim was transported to a local hospital where he is listed in stable condition.
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BERLIN — German authorities say there were 169 violent offences against homes for asylum-seekers last year, almost as many as in 2015, though the figures sank as the year progressed.
The Federal Criminal Police Office said Tuesday that the number of violent offences compared with 177 the previous years.
In all, authorities counted 994 offences against asylum shelters in 2016, a little below the previous year's 1,031. The police office said that most of them had a far-right motive.
Justice Minister Heiko Maas wrote on Twitter that the figures were "deeply shameful."
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The political bromance between Apalachicola Mayor Van Johnson and Franklin's Promise Director Joe Taylor has hit a rough patch.
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RAYMONDVILLE, Texas (AP) — Officials in a remote South Texas county have approved a contract to open a privately run, 1,000-bed immigration lockup on the site of a tent city prison that was destroyed during a 2015 riot.
The Valley Morning Star of Harlingen reports that Willacy County commissioners on Monday agreed to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center outside Raymondville, about 50 miles (80 kilometers) from the U.S.-Mexico border city of Brownsville.
County Judge Aurelio Guerra says the new lockup will boost the local economy.
The prison that housed 3,000 inmates in tent-like domes closed after the 2015 uprising. A county lawsuit blamed the riot on "abysmal mismanagement" by Utah-based Management & Training Corp.
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March 19 (Reuters) - ADT Inc:
* ADT INC SAYS ON MARCH 16, 2018 UNITS ENTERED INTO INCREMENTAL ASSUMPTION, AMENDMENT AGREEMENT NO. 6 - SEC FILING
* ADT INC SAYS INCREMENTAL AGREEMENT AMENDED AND RESTATED FIFTH AMENDED AND RESTATED FIRST LIEN CREDIT AGREEMENT, DATED AS OF JULY 1, 2015
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RALEIGH, N.C. — A federal lawsuit filed in North Carolina says low-income people shouldn't lose their drivers' licenses when they can't afford to pay traffic fines and court costs.
The American Civil Liberties Union and the Southern Poverty Law Center are among the groups that filed the lawsuit Wednesday on behalf of two named plaintiffs. They say they can't afford to pay their traffic tickets, so they have to decide between driving with a revoked license or not supporting their families.
The lawsuit says the practice violates the right to due process under the 14th amendment of the U.S. Constitution because the state doesn't offer drivers a hearing to explain why they haven't paid.
DMV Commissioner Torre Jessup is named as the defendant.
A spokeswoman says the state is reviewing the lawsuit.
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We know Fabolous is not with delving and being curious, but it seems that Tank might have a little something besides unleaded in his “Tank.”
BET’s MANCAVE airs Thursdays at 10:30PM ET/PT
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P.E.I. singer/songwriters Dennis Ellsworth and Kinley Dowling will release their first album together June 16. Island singers and songwriters Kinley Dowling and Dennis Ellsworth are releasing their first album together after years of collaborating together. "We did a tour of Holland in February and we've recorded together on different things for seven or eight years now.
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JAKARTA, Indonesia — Indonesian authorities are urging people not to climb the active Mount Agung volcano on Bali after a video of a foreigner standing at the edge of its smoking crater circulated online.
Disaster Mitigation Agency spokesman Sutopo Purwo Nugroho says the volcano is "very dangerous" and could explode anytime. It's been at its highest alert level since Sept. 22, sparking an exodus of more than 140,000 people from the area.
The video posted Friday on Facebook shows a middle-aged man speaking French while plumes of steam rise from the crater he is perched above.
Last week, four Hindu priests angered authorities by posting a video of the crater after climbing the peak to pray.
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A four vehicle collision shut down Highway 97 in Peachland Friday evening. Police say a black car crossed the centre line.
Feb 14 Gevo Inc
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* Gevo - in second phase, hcs will agree to purchase approximately 300,000 to 400,000 gallons of isooctane per year under a five-year offtake agreement Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Quebec’s minister for Canadian relations was in St. John’s on Monday to sign agreements on Francophone issues. Jean-Marc Fournier says Quebec wants a positive trading relationship with Newfoundland and Labrador. NTV’s Jodi Cooke reports.
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Anyone who fancies an afternoon stroll in the Formby pinewoods is being warned to expect a long wait, with visitors flocking to the National Trust site.
The management of the nature reserve has said that there are currently long delays for entry, with queues currently backed up down Victoria Road.
The site boasts miles of beach and woodlands, as well as pathways for walks and trails. It is one of the most popular attractions in the area through the year and regularly hits capacity during summer and on bank holidays.
We are v busy today and there are long queues and delays to get on to the site. — Formby (@NTFormby) January 2, 2017
The centre was recently accredited as a learning destination for the Children's University, meaning pupils can earn credits while visiting the site.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 4 Evening' game
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the Missouri Lottery's "Pick 4 Evening" game were:
4-3-5-9
(four, three, five, nine)
We keep hearing from the Left/Democrat Mueller Apologists that Mueller, and some others that have big question marks against their names, is not a bad man, that he is actually a Republican. What?
Well, it’s what Wikipedia says, anyway. Mueller is a Republican…
However, I also found RINO on Wikipedia:
I consider it a great oversight on the part of Wikipedia that Mueller’s name was not on the RINO entry.
My father taught me a basic truth when I was young. He asked me how many legs a cow has and I said, of course, “Four.” He then asked me if I called the tail a leg, how many did it have and I said, “Five.” He said, “Nope, just because you call the tail a leg does not make it a leg. The cow still has four legs.” He went on to say that just because someone calls a thing one thing or another does not make it true.
Just because they call Mueller a Republican does not make it so. He’s either a Democrat in Stealth Mode OR a RINO. But what is the real difference between the two?
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HAMBURG, N.Y. (AP) — When it comes to chowing down on kale, Gideon Oji is once again the top dog, beating back a challenge from hot-dog-eating champ Joey Chestnut.
Oji gulped down 22½ 16-ounce bowls of the leafy green vegetable in eight minutes during Sunday’s Kale Yeah! Competition at the Erie County Fair in New York. The kale was served raw with oil and vinegar.
The contest is billed as the world’s healthiest eating competition.
Chestnut, of San Jose, California, consumed 20 kale servings. He is the reigning hot dog-eating champion at the Nathan’s Famous in New York City.
Oji is Nigerian and now lives in Marrow, Georgia. He took the inaugural kale-eating title last year, consuming 25½ servings.
Sunday’s event was an unlikely partnership between the Independent Health Foundation and Major League Eating.
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On December 9, 2017, Samuel Levin, beloved husband of Maxine Levin (nee Surosky); devoted father of Lisa (Christian) Giansante; adoring grandfather of Jordan Giansante and Emily Giansante; loving son of the late Sadie and Benjamin Levin. Services at SOL LEVINSON & BROS., INC., 8900 Reisterstown Road, at Mount Wilson Lane, on Tuesday, December 12, at 11 a.m. Interment at Beth El Memorial Park, Randallstown. Please omit flowers. Contributions in his memory may be sent to Gilchrist Hospice Care, 11311 McCormick Road, Suite 350, Hunt Valley, MD 21031. In mourning at 1 High Stepper Court Apt #605, Baltimore, MD 21208, through Wednesday.
Students are not fragile flowers, we must care about their mental health
The Globe and Mail published an op-ed about mental health by Santa Ono, the president and vice-chancellor of UBC, and Michael Wilson, the chancellor of the University of Toronto.
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WINNIPEG—The Canadian Museum of Human Rights in Winnipeg is celebrating the anniversary of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
The museum says a survey suggests most people consider the charter to be a more important symbol of national identity than the maple leaf flag, the RCMP, the beaver or even hockey.
The charter was signed into law on April 17 35 years ago.
To mark the occasion the museum in giving out free copies of the charter in English, French, Ojibway, Oji-Cree, Central Cree, Inuktitut, Mi’kmaq or one of 24 other languages.
The museum says it is also encouraging people to take creative picture of themselves with their copy of the charter and to post them on social media.
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NEW YORK (AP)  Grammy Award-winning rapper Pitbull is heading to the United Nations to discuss the global water crisis on World Water Day.
The organization Clean Water Here announced on Monday that the international pop star will be named Clean Water Here Ambassador on March 22, when he visits the U.N. in New York City.
Pitbull also will receive the 2018 World Water Champion Award for his global humanitarian efforts. He is leading the celebrity-driven social media campaign dubbed "Clean Water Here Cause Flash," in hopes of raising awareness of the water crisis. Other participants include Bruno Mars, Pink, Maroon 5, Demi Lovato, Monica and Juanes.
On March 22, U.N. General Assembly President Miroslav Lajcak will launch a 10-year plan focused on sustainable development of water resources.
A Fremont, Indiana man was arrested Wednesday after he was accused by police of walking into a basketball game last Saturday night while he was in possession of a holstered and loaded handgun. 22-year-old Joshua Needham is facing a level 6 felony charge of possession of a firearm on school property.
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× Senators concerned over offshore drilling impacts on Virginia military
NORFOLK, Va. – Virginia’s two senators have raised concerns about how offshore drilling could impact military activity in Hampton Roads.
Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine, both Democrats, sent a letter to Secretary of Defense James Mattis to share concerns about the risk of offshore drilling on local military assets.
The letter asks if the Department of Defense has conducted a comprehensive study about the specific challenges posed by the proposed five-year drilling plan.
The Senators are particularly concerned about the impact on the world’s largest naval installation, Naval Station Norfolk, in addition to more than a dozen other DOD installations that span all the branches.
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Swansea manager Carlos Carvalhal has called the FA Cup quarter-final clash against Tottenham a David v Goliath match, as his side hope to beat Spurs for the first time in 27 years.
New Black Panther Party will be armed during RNC protests The chairman of the New Black Panther Party, a “black power” movement, said his group will carry arms for self-defense during protests at the Republican convention next week if allowed...
FBI arrests 2 New Black Panther members in Ferguson bomb plot FERGUSON Mo. – Two men suspected of buying explosives they planned to detonate during protests in Ferguson, Missouri, once a grand jury decides the Michael Brown case, were arrested on...
Here comes another self-serving Bill Ayers memoir So we’re supposed to breathe easier now that Bill Ayers says he wouldn’t have assassinated a secretary of defense. The former Weather Underground leader gave this answer during an NBC...
Black Panther dies 3 days after release from 42-year solitary stint NEW ORLEANS — A 71-year-old man who spent more than four decades in solitary confinement in Louisiana died Friday, less than a week after a judge freed him and granted...
Last month, multiple social media users posted audio clips of De Leon using slurs and derogatory language in referring to two prosecutors in the Cameron County District Attorney's Office. De Leon later apologized for the language, although he called the conversation private. He also said he believed the discussion was recorded, edited and released by the person to whom he was speaking.
More of a summer feel this week…hot and humid each afternoon…Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday…slightly better Friday and over the weekend. With the higher humidity we bring back that summer sky and some storms…lets focus on late Tuesday night, Wednesday and especially Wednesday night
Sat 10/7 @ 10AM-5PM
Sun 10/8 @ 11AM-4PM
Everybody’s pushing STEM — science, technology, engineering and math — as the only thing that can save our faltering local economy. This weekend you can take care of the “engineering” part — with choo-choo trains! Because that’s what they mean, right?
Model railroad layouts and hardware will go on display and be up for sale at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds. Train schedules say there will be more than 400 dealer tables and full operating systems spread throughout four of the fairground buildings, plus refreshments (full-sized, we assume).
Admission is $8, or a $10 two-day pass. Kids under 16 get in free with adult admissions.
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× President Trump to Visit Harrisburg Next Week
HARRISBURG — President Trump is scheduled to visit Pennsylvania’s state capitol next week.
The White House Press Secretary announced Friday afternoon the President is coming to Harrisburg on Wednesday to talk about his tax plan.
So far, no other details have been released about the presidential visit.
There are on the WHNT-TV Huntsville story from 17 hrs ago, titled Will the iPhone 8 charge wirelessly?. In it, WHNT-TV Huntsville reports that:
These included a touch iPod, a better cellphone and a "breakthrough Internet communications device." Today we know it simply as the iPhone.
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Sir, – Miriam Lord reports (“In his Seanad debut, Leo kept the flattery to a minimum”, February 2nd) that the Taoiseach, despite proposing to make a further attempt to reform the Seanad, will continue to nominate 11 senators because “that is a constitutional requirement”. Surely, five years after the referendum, and three years after the publication of the Manning report, it would be a better idea, rather than relying on yet another committee, to kick-start the long-awaited reform process by taking advantage of the May referendum on the Eighth Amendment by including an amendment to Article 18, which would abolish what is regarded by many as the most undemocratic feature of this institution. – Yours, etc,
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Feb 1 (Reuters) - Spectral Medical Inc:
* SPECTRAL MEDICAL ANNOUNCES THE APPOINTMENT OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
* SPECTRAL MEDICAL INC - ‍RICHARD WIELAND II HAS BEEN APPOINTED AS INTERIM CFO.​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
If residents ever need to make any calls to the City of Corpus Christi with questions or concerns, they can expect changes in their call center's hours of operations.
The City announced Wednesday that the call center would change its hours to 7 a.m.-6 p.m. starting Monday, June 4. According to the City, the shift will help cover peak hours and will decrease the wait time for callers.
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - STOPKLATKA SA:
* PRELIM. Q4 NET PROFIT 1.2 MILLION ZLOTYS VERSUS 1.5 MILLION ZLOTYS YEAR AGO
* PRELIM. FY 2017 NET LOSS 991,000 ZLOTYS VERSUS PROFIT OF 47,000 ZLOTYS YEAR AGO
* PRELIM Q4 REVENUE 8.6 MILLION ZLOTYS VERSUS 9.7 MILLION ZLOTYS YEAR AGO
* PRELIM. FY 2017 REVENUE 28.0 MILLION ZLOTYS VERSUS 29.8 MILLION ZLOTYS YEAR AGO
* Q4 RESULT AFFECTED BY 15% LOWER CASH REVENUES FROM ADVERTISING THAN YEAR AGO Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
A Milford man was arrested after he attacked a woman this weekend. 29-year-old James Finney assaulted the woman in the parking lot of SITEL. When she was on the ground, he kept hitting her in the head. The woman was taken to Milford Memorial for her injuries. Two children were also at the scene during the fight, but weren’t hurt. Finney was charged with assault and endangering the welfare of children, but was released on $2,000 bond. He was given a no contact with the three.
Ahead of the World Cup kicking off this July in Russia, Nike will be releasing the Nigerian Team Collection this Friday, June 1st and from the photo released, the gear looks really good!
Featured in the campaign are Nigerians Wizkid, Kelechi Ihenacho, Yagazie Emezi, Alex Iwobi, Julie Adenuga, Not3s, Grace Ladoja, and Wilfred Ndidi serving squad goals while mean muggin’ as they show off the new collection.
According to Nike, the collection is inspired by the gold-medal winning “Dream Team” of 1996, and it celebrates a rich history as a new generation looks to make its own.
Featuring a travel suit, anthem jacket, training apparel, pre-game jersey, bucket hat, footwear, and kits, the Naija collection will stand out in the stadium and on the street
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The Chattanoogan hotel, a Benchmark Resorts and Hotels property, has named Tanner Marino as its executive chef.
Start the conversation, or Read more at Chattanoogan.com.
11:47 SC Rep. Joseph Neal argues for removing the Confederate battle flag from the SC statehouse grounds. Pause
1:28 Richland deputies aim to mend relationships
2:09 Your rights when confronted by immigration enforcement officials
2:05 USC students and homeowners share neighborhoods in 2015
1:23 A look inside Chad Holbrook's old lake front house
0:54 South Carolina baseball preview: 3 storylines for 2017
1:00 Attorney on possible illegal immigration enforcement activity in Beaufort County
1:41 SC pension overhaul makes progress as bill moves forward
1:23 Gamecock baseball coach Chad Holbrook sold his house, here's what it looks like
Did you know that the oldest part that Edelbrock sells is still in the catalog? If you guessed flathead Ford intake manifold, you might have been on the salt in 1938 when Vic Edelbrock Sr. designed it for the 1938-1948 flatty. The Edelbrock guys brought it and a bunch of flathead Ford stuff to touch and feel.
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HALIFAX — Jury selection begins today in a high-profile Halifax case involving a Dalhousie University medical student accused of murdering another student in 2015.
William Sandeson is facing a first-degree murder charge in the death of 22-year-old Taylor Samson of Amherst, N.S.
Sandeson was charged on Aug. 20, 2015, four days after Samson was reported missing.
Sandeson, who is originally from Truro, N.S., is a former varsity track athlete who was supposed to start his medical studies within weeks.
Samson was a physics student at Dalhousie.
Police have not released details about how they believe Samson was killed.
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Alex Larsson announced earlier the availability of a new stable update to the Flatpak 0.8 series of the open-source application sandboxing and distribution framework for Linux-based operating systems.
Flatpak 0.8.3 is here about 19 days after the release of the second maintenance update to the series, and adds a small number of improvements, including better handling of extra-data errors, improvements to buildsystem=cmake builds, as well as the implementation of updated OpenGL support that would enable Flatpak to work with OpenGL drivers out of the box.
Also: KDE Discover Making Progress With Flatpak Support
Romania's top court has told the president to fire the country's chief anti-corruption prosecutor, widely praised for her efforts to root out high-level graft, but a thorn in the side of some politicians.
The constitutional court ruled Wednesday in a 6-3 vote that there had been an institutional conflict after President Klaus Iohannis disagreed with the justice minister's assessment that National Anti-Corruption Directorate Chief Prosecutor Laura Codruta Kovesi should be dismissed on grounds of failing to do her job properly.
Kovesi's departure would be a blow to the agency, respected by ordinary Romanians, the EU and the U.S. The court will explain its ruling later.
Justice Minister Tudorel Toader praised the ruling saying Iohannis did not have "the legal ability to evaluate the professional and management competences of high-ranking prosecutors."
A San Bernardino County sheriff’s helicopter plucked a hiker with an injured right knee off a trail leading to Mount Baldy on Friday afternoon, Feb. 23, according to a sheriff’s news release.
A 40-year-old Irvine man received medical treatment at a landing zone. He was taken back to his vehicle where he waited for a friend, a 52-year-old Fullerton man, to finish hiking back to their vehicle.
The hikers had left from Manker Flats about 7 a.m. and, when one hurt his knee and was unable to summit the mountain, called 911 on his cellphone just after 1 p.m.
The temperature was about 15 degrees, but the hikers were prepared with food, water, additional clothing, winter gear and the phone, according to the news release.
ERIE, Pa. (AP) - Police say a man is dead and a woman is in custody in what investigators are calling a homicide in northwestern Pennsylvania.
Erie police said they were called to a home on the city's east side at about 2:20 a.m. Sunday by a woman.
Police found a 44-year-old man dead in the home. A 44-year-old woman was arrested and was expected to be arraigned.
Police haven't said how they believe the man died or released the names of either person.
The American cockroach (Periplaneta americana) is an omnivorous scavenger and one of the largest insect species that lives in close proximity to humans.
It has one of the largest genomes known to exist among insects, second only to the common locust.
In total, the species has 20,000 genes - which is the same number as a human.
Some genes control its internal detoxification system, which means the cockroach doesn't get ill if it eats toxic food.
More genes help it combat infections, meaning it is resilient to living in filthy conditions.
Cockroaches can also regrow limbs thank to its remarkable genetic sequence.
Scientists have also found that female cockroaches are so resilient they don't need a male partner.
By The Associated Press
LONDON (AP) — Budget airline Ryanair is calling on British airports to curb alcohol sales following sharp increases in the number of incidents involving disruptive passengers.
The carrier issued a statement Monday calling for a ban on alcohol sales before 10 a.m. and for limiting the number of drinks in bars and restaurants to a maximum of two.
The airline cited Civil Aviation Authority statistics showing a 600 percent increase in disruptive incidents between 2012-2016 and said most involved alcohol.
Ryanair’s Kenny Jacobs says it’s unfair “that airports can profit from the unlimited sale of alcohol to passengers and leave the airlines to deal with the safety consequences.”
The airline says it has taken steps to prevent disruptive behavior on its flights, including preventing consumption of duty-free alcohol purchases on board.
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MISSOULA, Mont. — Wildlife officials in Montana have found a new home in Canada for three grizzly bear cubs that were orphaned in June when their mother was killed by a vehicle.
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks announced plans on Tuesday to send the cubs to Zoo Sauvage de Saint-Felicien in Quebec.
The Missoulian newspaper reports that the cubs have been at a Helena wildlife rehabilitation centre since being captured in early June.
Authorities have been searching for a new home for the cubs since, hoping to avoid euthanizing them.
Officals said: “It is believed the students fell ill due to overheating while standing on risers under the stage lights,” the statement said. “Emergency medical personnel were deployed to Foran and four students were brought to local hospitals for further evaluation as a precautionary measure. Of the remaining students who fell ill, six were released to their parents to go home and one felt well enough to remain at school.”
10:41pm–#Milford CT–Four students in Milford were taken to the hospital during a chorus practice on Monday. Fire officials said about 200 students were in the auditorium at Foran High School for chorus when one student became overcome by heat. Eight students in total were affected, but only four were transported to area hospitals.
Days after it sued Uber Technologies Inc.’s former chief executive, investor Benchmark Capital sent a letter to the ride-hailing company’s employees on Monday saying it took action in part to prevent him from undermining the continuing search for his replacement.
Benchmark, one of Uber’s early investors, also said in the letter that its suit against Travis Kalanick was intended to hasten cultural changes at the ride-hailing firm...
Celebrate the greatest hits from the best-selling album Rumours in this intimate concert recorded in 1997. Lindsey Buckingham, Mick Fleetwood, Christine McVie, John McVie and Stevie Nicks perform “Don’t Stop,” “Go Your Own Way,” “The Chain” and more.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Cartesian Inc
* Cartesian reports second quarter 2017 financial results
* Q2 gaap loss per share $0.16
* Q2 adjusted non-gaap loss per share $0.13
* Qtrly ‍gaap revenues were $13.0 million compared to $18.9 million​
* Cartesian Inc - ‍company's current cash position, will be sufficient to meet company's cash requirements over next 12 months​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
WESTFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – A Westfield City Councilor and residents are writing to members of congress, advocating for clean drinking water.
City Councilor Dan Allie is writing letters to help Westfield obtain Environmental Service Agreement from the Air Force.
This clean water push comes after Westfield shut down a third well due to high levels of contaminants.
“Especially cause Westfield there seems to be a lot of younger generations growing up around here, that’s what it seems like,” Wesfield resident Cameron Mcculloch told 22News. “So especially if they’re drinking this water and they’re trying to stay healthy, definitely should be a concern.”
Westfield has already filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court against three manufacturers of aqueous film forming foam, known as firefighting foam, used by Barnes Air National Guard Base and Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport.
Plans have been dropped by Oklahoma City to purchase two acres near the southside of Skydance Bridge [Photo by Steve Sisney, The Oklahoman Archives] "Hopefully 2017 will be much brighter, at least if nothing else from a financial standpoint. I hope the worst is behind us and we'll see continued economic improvement."
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These deals don't last for long.
First up is a $5 discount on the Fire TV Stick, which drops it down to $34.99. The 4K Fire TV is also on sale for $54.99, which is a $15 discount.
If you're looking for an Echo device, Amazon has you covered as well. If you missed out on previous Echo Dot you can currently save $10 on one, dropping it to $39.99. The 2nd-gen Echo is $15 off, making it just $84.99, and the Echo Spot is down to $114.99 from $129.99. The largest Echo device, the Echo Show is $80 off, dropping it to just $149.99.
These deals are only scheduled to run through tomorrow night, so don't wait too long before placing your order.
There are European welfare states and then there is everyone else. For all the talk of neoliberalism, austerity and the "consolidation state”, at this level of resolution the differences are still stark. h/t @OECD @SoberLook pic.twitter.com/fAvNO0z2sf
It was a busy but rewarding year for local music as we've wrestled with everything these twelve months threw at us. At the beginning of JANUARY , Carolina Soul, which had operated its online retail business in Durham for years, celebrated the official grand opening of its brick-and-mortar store on Main Street.
Start the conversation, or Read more at Independent Weekly.
This Oct. 2, 2013 photo, shows a view seen on the way to Glacier Point trail in the Yosemite National Park, Calif. Yosemite announced April 24, that Glacier Point Road will re-open for the season beginning at 9 a.m., Saturday April 28. Tammy Weber AP File Photo
Freed’s Bakery, of Food Network’s “Vegas Cakes,” will celebrate season two of its hit show with a cast meet and greet from 3 until 5 p.m. on Monday, April 2.
In addition to getting to know the stars of “Vegas Cakes,” fans and visitors may enjoy a complimentary “Vegas Cakes” shortbread cookie in preparation for the season’s premiere episode which will take place that night at 10 p.m. EST on Food Network. Freed’s Bakery merchandise including T-shirts and sweaters will also be available for purchase.
Stars of the show including owner Max Fried, Sarah Fusco and Anthony Fusco will be available for photos and autographs. Other members of the featured cast to attend will include Brittnee, Sonny, Aubrey, Kristen and Raul.
At least six persons were killed and many injured when a suicide bomber blew himself up in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas of Pakistan on Wednesday.
Two suicide bombers were on a motorbike -- one blew up while the other was shot dead by security forces -- at the main gate of Mohmand Agency headquarters in Ghalanai town, The News International reported.
"Security agencies had the intelligence about intrusion of suicide bombers from Afghanistan," Dawn online quoted the Inter Services Public Relations as saying.
Barcelona are still in with a chance of winning a La Liga, Copa del Rey and Champions League treble this season.
But they’re not resting on their laurels and plans are already being drawn up for the summer transfer window.
Bayern and Austria left-back Alaba is thought to have been among Barcelona top targets to bolster Ernesto Valverde’s squad.
However, the latest reports indicate Nou Camp chiefs have set their sights on a different player instead - with Messi giving the 'green light' to that change.
TAMPA, Fla. — Police in Florida are investigating an incident at a nightclub where a photographer said he was “sucker punched” by singer Chris Brown.
Tampa police spokesman Stephen Hegarty says 28-year-old Bennie Vines Jr. was hired by Aja Channelside to take photos during an event hosted by Brown.
Vines told officers that while he was snapping photos early Monday, Brown punched him. Brown was gone by the time officers arrived. Vines refused medical treatment and told officers he wants to prosecute because of a minor lip cut.
The club confirmed the incident on its Facebook page Monday and apologized to patrons.
Brown, singer of the hits “Run It!” and “Deuces,” completed probation in a 2009 felony assault case for an attack on singer Rihanna, his then-girlfriend.
An email to the representative listed on Brown’s website was not immediately returned.
These Bra Videos Are Thirst Traps
Remember when Amber Rose set the world on fire posting this video of herself loading up a bra and putting her tiggles on blast? Well she’s not the only one. Everyone from Miracle Watts to Deelishis is posting some sort of video putting these bras to work.
Apparently they’re something called “Sneaky Vaunt” and they’re strapless and all that. We don’t know the specifics but we know that people are really out here setting the traps out and we couldn’t be happier. Take a look…
Without easy access to the local scene at large, Baldi did what's second nature to most kids his age: He took to the web and built a scene of his own. Using the family computer, Baldi released a flurry of music under a variety of names to delineate between one project and the next. It could've been an ambient or dub project that caught the attention of the internet, but it happened to be the pop music he filed away as Cloud Nothings that grew legs. When Vivian Girls drummer Fiona Campbell reached out to him in 2009 to play a show in New York with Woods and Real Estate, Baldi was in utter disbelief that the offer was real.
PALLEKELE, Sri Lanka (AP) " India beat Sri Lanka by an innings and 171 runs in the third test on Monday for a 3-0 series whitewash.
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India 487 (Shikhar Dhawan 119, Hardik Pandya 108; Lakshan Sandakan 5-132) beat Sri Lanka 135 (Dinesh Chandimal 48; Kuldeep Yadav 4-40) and 181 (Niroshan Dickwella 41; Ravichandran Ashwin 4-68) by an innings and 171 runs.
Tad is an interesting tool for viewing any analysing CSV files and tabular data.
Open a CSV file and it’s displayed in a simple table. Clicking column headers quickly sorts the data by that field, and you can drag and drop headers to reorder them. That’s useful, but it’s also very familiar.
We thought the gear icon to the left would be a regular Settings dialog, but actually it provides more ways to configure the viewer. You can hide individual colums, sort by specific fields, display the totals of each field in the top row, even build a pivot table to better analyse complex data.
There’s a simple filter system, too. Choose a column (Price), set up a condition (>= 100), add more conditions (Item is not null), decide whether you’re combining these with AND or OR and the view updates accordingly.
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The Uphaar cinema tragedy that took place on June 13, 1997, claiming the lives of 59 people and injuring several others was one of the worst fire incidents in Indian history. The interiors of the Uphaar Cinema Hall near Green Park in the capital New Delhi remain the same since the incident.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — An operative for a political committee that supports Democrats has been charged with assault following a confrontation with a staffer for Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke outside a congressional hearing.
Capitol Police charged Wilfred M. Stark, 49, of Falls Church, Virginia, with simple assault following a confrontation with Heather Swift, a spokeswoman for Zinke. Stark works for American Bridge 21st Century, a group that supports Democratic candidates.
According to a police report, Stark approached Zinke after a House hearing Thursday and started yelling at him. The report says Zinke continued walking out of the hearing room and Stark “used his full body to push” Swift as she tried to leave the room.
In a statement Monday, Swift called the incident “terrifying.”
Stark faces a March 30 hearing in D.C. Superior Court.
Re: Sometimes hockey isn’t fair, Arthur, June 13
Sometimes hockey isn’t fair, Arthur, June 13
It would have been nice for a relatively new team to win its first Stanley Cup but I had no vested interest in the outcome. I wasn’t rooting for either the Preds or the Pens.
I was surprised that Bruce Arthur wore his heart so prominently on his sleeve in his disappointment that Nashville not only lost but in the way they lost: a blown call by the referee. Calls such as this — an early whistle to negate a Nashville goal — may be more significant in a playoff game, but they happen all the time.
For Mr. Arthur to blame this call for the outcome of the game excludes the fact the Predators had a four-minute power play, 90 seconds of which were with a five-on-three advantage. Nashville’s failure to capitalize on that opportunity was the turning point in the game, not the garbage goal that eventually won the Cup.
George Ell's name appears on an enrollment record from the Carlisle Indian Industrial School in Carlisle, Pa. Ell, will be reburied at his family cemetery outside of Browning, Mont., on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation after a 128-year absence. The Great Falls Tribune via AP David Murray
A vehicle crashed into a building in Evansville.
It happened Monday evening around 5:15 on Diamond Ave., just west of Stringtown Rd.
Car drove front first into a fireworks store — Steve Maugeri (@Steve14News) August 14, 2017
Part of diamond is cut off. Scene should be clear soon. — Steve Maugeri (@Steve14News) August 14, 2017
Police say a car jumped the median, went airborne and crashed into the building.
No one was hurt.
Police did not say whether or not the driver will be cited or possibly face charges.
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QUEENS, NY - A woman was mauled to death by her own dog, a mastiff-great Dane mix, early Monday morning, police said. Her 39-year-old son, who was bitten on the leg by the dog, went to a neighbor for help.
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The Italy international has been heavily tipped to join the Premier League champion in the transfer window, although Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea are said to be providing competition.
A report from Calcio Napoli 24 on Thursday (AEST) claimed City has agreed a deal with the 26 year-old that could cost the club as much as €50million.
Joao Santos claims an offer has been made to Napoli and admits it would be hard to turn down City's advances.
"I know an offer to Napoli has arrived from Manchester City," he said. "We're waiting for their response. I don't think they have rejected offers.
"If Napoli find an agreement with City, we will assess everything.
"Obviously, Manchester City would be very welcome, an opportunity not to be turned down. The coach is one of the best in Europe."
Jorginho has established himself as one of Serie A's finest midfielders since signing from Verona in 2014.
He made 33 Serie A appearances in 2017-2018, scoring twice.
BEIJING—Twitter Inc.’s controversial China chief has departed after only eight months, the latest executive to leave amid a global reorganization.
A stream of executives has left the company since it announced layoffs in October amid continued losses. Profitability has long been a challenge for the popular social network and its revenue growth...
The son of former Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos Monday took a step towards securing a recount of votes in an election for vice president last year in which he says he was unfairly robbed of victory.
The son, also called Ferdinand Marcos but popularly known as Bongbong, lost the election for vice president last May to social activist and lawyer Leni Robredo by about 260,000 votes.
Rumors have swirled that Duterte favors Marcos but Duterte has denied he is trying to oust Robredo.
Marcos has until July 14 to pay another 30 million pesos to complete recounting votes in more than 39,000 polling precincts nationwide.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. - One person was killed and another was injured after a car crash in Kansas City, Missouri.
Police responded to an accident near 9th and Brooklyn around 2 a.m. Monday morning.
According to authorities, a speeding car hopped a curb and knocked over power lines before slamming into a building.
The passenger was killed on impact and the driver was transported to the hospital in critical condition. No one inside the car was wearing a seatbelt, police say.
KCPD AIU working a fatal crash near 9th & Brooklyn around 3am. Passenger is dead, driver critical. Neither were wearing seatbelts. pic.twitter.com/WGXGVnJnPo — Jason Gould (@OvernightPhotog) January 2, 2017
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Perfectly spring-like weather to be expected this week, from the cool mornings and warm afternoons, right down to the April showers! Check out your full forecast right here!
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Are you an Indiana Pacers fan that lives (or lived) outside the United States? We would like to hear from you.
After seeing fans from Japan and China at the Indiana Pacers win over the Orlando Magic it got us thinking about how many fans of the team are outside of the US.
But instead of just thinking about it, we want to hear from you, the Indiana Pacers fans abroad.
We want to know what it is like to be a fan of a league well outside of your country (and time zone). Is it as easy as it is for American fans of the EPL and other European soccer leagues or does it require some real work to watch your favorite team?
How passionate are you? Do you have a group of fellow fans to enjoy games with — or maybe recreate the team’s best moments?
Fill out the form below and we’ll see where in the world we can find Indiana Pacers fans.
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The Pacers will soon be headed abroad themselves. On January 12th, Indiana faces off with the Denver Nuggets in London.
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A man was killed in what police are calling a "drug-related" shooting in southwest Charlotte Tuesday. The death is being investigated as a homicide.
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(CAMPUS REFORM) — A dorm display at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst is using Care Bears to help students who feel “grumpy or stressed.”
“Feeling grumpy or stressed? Let the Care Bears help!” the display states above a large, hand-drawn rainbow adorned with bit of advice for students.
“It’s important to take care of ourselves! Self-care is an active choice and you should treat it as such,” one section proclaims, while other suggest that students “surround yourselves with supportive people” and “reminders of what you love.”
The display also suggests goofing around with friends, making time for fun, eating healthy, and getting enough sleep.
May 2 U.S. oil producer Devon Energy Corp said it planned to divest about $1 billion of upstream assets across its portfolio.
The portfolio includes portions of its Barnett Shale assets.
The company expects to start divesting the assets in the second quarter of 2017 and complete the process over next 12 to 18 months.
Devon on Tuesday also reported a first-quarter profit, compared with a year-ago loss, helped by cost cuts. (Reporting by Sruthi Shankar and John Benny in Bengaluru; Editing by Maju Samuel)
Back in the 1970s when Peter DeComo attended Community College of Allegheny County, its North Side classrooms were kept cool by fans and open windows. The former mansion on Ridge Avenue that still houses school facilities didn't have air conditioning when he commuted from Ford City, Armstrong County, to earn an associate degree in respiratory therapy.
Start the conversation, or Read more at Post-gazette.com.
Raised by their jazz legend father Phil Cohran, the brothers of Hypnotic Brass Ensemble mix brass band tradition with generous doses of hip-hop, soul and funk.
Together they have toured throughout Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa and South America playing with everyone from Prince, Mos Def, Mick Jones (The Clash) and Damon Albarn (Blur, Gorillaz). They’ve performed at Coachella, WOMAD AU, Jazz at Lincoln Center, The Sydney Opera House and Carnegie Hall.
Tickets start at $35.00
ROANOKE - Preview the Alleghany Hertiage Day & Railway Festival happening this weekend in Downtown Clifton Forge. Hear more about this event celebrating the rich history of Alleghany County.
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The Congress on Monday said that the issue of triple talaq was sub-judice and it should not be used to gain political mileage.
Noting Congress has been in the forefront of gender reforms, Congress spokesperson Abhishek Manu Singhvi said: “Congress always stands for gender justice for Muslim women also. The Supreme Court is actively seized of the matter. The matter is sub judice. Everyone has promised to abide by the SC verdict.”
“There is no reason to pre-empt it, influence it, overpower it or sensationalise it before the verdict. There should not be an attempt to derive political capital from it,” he added.
He also said that Congress stood for empowerment of women, rights for the women and equality for women.
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Ty Evans has made some serious videos in his career, but nothing gets him pumped up quite like Atiba’s infamous part in Chomp On This.
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NEW YORK (AP) — A court-appointed official reviewing materials seized in FBI raids on President Donald Trump's personal lawyer says prosecutors are likely to get their first look at over a million pieces of data from three of his phones on Wednesday.
The report by special master Barbara Jones was submitted to U.S. District Judge Kimba Wood late Tuesday in advance of a Wednesday hearing on legal issues related to the April 9 raids on Trump attorney Michael Cohen.
Prosecutors have said they are investigating Cohen's personal business dealings. He has not been charged.
Jones said none of the over a million items in the electronic contents of the phones were designated as subject to attorney-client privilege or highly personal by lawyers for Cohen, Trump or the Trump Organization.
March 29 Vital Therapies Inc
* Vital Therapies announces exercise in full of underwriters’ option to purchase additional shares of common stock in public offering
* Vital Therapies Inc - underwriters have exercised in full their option to purchase an additional 1.3 million shares of its common stock
* Vital Therapies Inc - Vital Therapies currently plans to use net proceeds from this offering for continuing clinical development of ELAD system Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
US Vice President Pence warns N. Korea: Don’t test US resolve
US Vice President Mike Pence on Monday warned North Korea not to test the resolve of the US “or the strength of our military forces,” following a failed North Korean missile test.
Reports from Spain say that Serie A giants Roma are reportedly eyeing a move to sign Barcelona goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen this summer.Cillessen joined Barcelona from Ajax in the summer of 2016 for a fee of about 15 million euros. Since then, he has only become a second choice at the club, with Marc Andre ter Stegen the current first choice.Mundo Deportivo say that Roma are interested in signing Cillessen this summer and want to replace Alisson with the Dutchman.The Catalan side have put a 35 million euros price tag on the goalkeeper, who wants to leave this summer in search of more first team opportunities.Kaustubh Pandey(@Kaus_Pandey17)
Emergency officials responded to a wreck Friday night on I-12 E involving four to five vehicles.
Officials say the incident happened just before 8 p.m. on Friday, February 2 on I-12 E near Exit 22 (Livingston/Frost). One person reportedly sustained critical injuries and was transported via AirMed. Officials also say a grass fire started on the side of the road due to spilled fuel.
I-12 East is closed at Livingston (MM 22) due to an accident. Traffic is being diverted off I-12 East at Satsuma (MM 19). Congestion has reached 5 miles in length. Please use alternate route. — Baton Rouge Traffic (@BR_Traffic) February 3, 2018
Details are limited at this time. We will update the story when we know more.
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Video broadcast on several Canadian outlets showed police arresting the driver, dressed in dark clothes, after officers surrounded him and his rental Ryder van several blocks from where the vehicle jumped the curb in the North York neighborhood of northern Toronto. He appeared to make some sort of gesture at the police with an object in his hand just before they ordered him to lie down on the ground and took him away.
Wearing a prosthetic grip on his left arm, Shaquem Griffin put up an astonishing 20 reps in the bench press at last month's NFL combine, where prospective draft picks show their skills. The performance bumped up his draft stock in NFL circles and his popularity outside them. He's spent a lifetime proving doubters wrong and expects next week's NFL draft to be no different. Dana Jacobson reports.
Mulder questions the sanity of a man who believes his boss is a literal monster — until Mulder himself begins to perceive the presence of a hideous entity.
The 2017 Porsche 911 Turbo S cranks out 580 horsepower from its turbo 3.8-liter, flat-six engine. The MSRP for the Cabriolet is $200,400.
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Residential Fire
(Small House fire)…It was reported Saturday night.
County Fire Chief Tony Rouhotas said the call came in at just after 9:00 pm from the 500 block of Belford Road. The Chief said the fire was quickly extinguished. He said the house suffered mostly smoke damage. Rouhotas said no injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
How Does a 10-Year Treasury Yield at 3% Impact Markets?
Investors are weighing the implications of climbing bond yields that have been spurred in part by higher commodity prices and concern surrounding their inflationary impact on the wider economy. But volatility in interest-rate markets remains low and equity price swings are well off the highs seen earlier this year, indicating investors believe rising borrowing costs may not be enough to cause outsized pain to equities -- for now. (Source: Bloomberg)
(WQOW) -- Southern California sure seems to have truly embodied spring.
It's called the wildflower "super bloom". Incredible photos and video show how the flowers seem to make the landscapes look like paintings. Even photos from space, showing the stark difference between images shot back in December of 2016 and then March of this year.
× More fleas in Arizona test positive for plague
TAYLOR, Ariz. — A second Arizona county in two weeks has confirmed that fleas in the area tested positive for plague.
The announcement by Navajo County Public Health officials on Friday comes one week after Coconino County officials found prairie dogs in the area to be carrying fleas with the plague.
The plague is an infectious disease infamous for killing millions of Europeans in the Middle Ages. According to health officials, the disease can be spread to humans if they are bitten by an infected flea or if they come in direct contact with an infected animal.
The fleas in Navajo County were found near the town of Taylor.
Navajo County advises people to watch for sudden die-offs of groups of prairie dogs or rodents, which might be an indicator of the plague.
Officials have notified residents and plan to treat and closely monitor the rodent burrows.
Shaw Communications Inc. sold its ViaWest data service business to Peak 10 Holding Corp. for C$2.3 billion , three years after the Canadian telecommunications company bought it for C$1.3 billion. ViaWest and Peak 10 combined will be North America's largest privately held data center company, Shaw said in a statement on Tuesday.
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ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — A Wall Street ratings firm says a Colorado company is buying the former Revel casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey, for $200 million, but the mercurial owner of the shuttered casino insists there's no deal.
Moody's Investors Service issued a report Monday saying the $2.4 billion casino will reopen in May under the ownership of AC Ocean Walk LLC, a group controlled by developer Bruce Deifik. Moody's says its report is based on talks with the buyers, who outlined their plans to the agency.
But Glenn Straub bought Revel from bankruptcy for $82 million and insists he's not selling it to anyone. He tells The Associated Press, "Categorically, there is no deal."
Deifik's lawyer hasn't responded to a request for comment.
Sixty year old Michael Garbutt was found dead early this morning in Belize City. He was found lying face up the compound of San Cas Plaza located at corner CA Boulevard and Phillip Goldson Highway. He was found by the Security Officer for San Cas Plaza who told Belize City police that around 2 o’clock this morning, while conducting a routine patrol of the compound he came across Garbutt’s body. Garbutt, who is from Belize City, was observed with injuries to the jaw and the back of head. He had on blue jeans and a brown t-shirt. Investigators have yet to locate the family of Garbutt.
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Smack him Jimmy wrote: If we got points for rumours about the future of our club we'd be top of the league by now.
I can not see why Gary Hethrington would help the Bulls get back into Super League - that just doesnt make sense.
Unless his money will come in on the agreement that whenever we play Leeds that we just roll over and let them thrash us - based on current team that is guaranteed.
They are missing the Derby payday and the interest that generates.Uncle Gawwy has been helping for years now whether through sending their staff to paint our lines when we couldn't afford the paint (yes really) or sending the ground staff and motor mops across from Headingley to save the Armed Forces day when we were under the Green regime.Maybe he's got a bit of a guilty conscience about aiding in our downfall when he didn't really want Harris back anyway
Tune in to WMBF News Thursday at 6 p.m. and Friday at 6 a.m. for the latest suspects from the Horry County Sheriff's Office.
Tune in to WMBF News Thursday at 6 p.m. and Friday at 6 a.m. for the latest suspects from the Horry County Sheriff's Office.
Over 30 grams of crack was seized by Loris Police. (Source: Loris Police)
Foreground: Ernest Lashawn Jordan (Source: JRLDC). Background: The cash and drugs seized after the Loris Police traffic stop. (Source: Loris Police)
LORIS, SC (WMBF) – Loris Police seized over 30 grams of crack-cocaine and about $2,600 after a traffic stop Thursday night that resulted in the arrest of a 36-year-old Loris man.
Loris Police Chief Gary Buley said the arrest came after a traffic stop for speeding at around 9:30 p.m. off Rail Road Avenue.
Ernest Lashawn Jordan was arrested by Loris Police.
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Oct. 7-28: Dove season, Phase 2.
Oct. 12-14: FLW BFL Tournament at Lake Wheeler out of Ingalls Harbor; www.flwfishing.com.
Oct. 14: Guntersville Bassmasters Tournament at Lake Guntersville; www.lgbm.org.
Oct. 14-Feb. 10: Bow season, Zones A and C, either sex.
Oct. 14-23: Bow season, Zone B, bucks only.
Nov. 4-28: Quail Season; www.outdooralabama.com.
Nov.13-17: Muzzleloader/Airgun season statewide.
Nov.18-Feb. 10: Gun season for deer, all zones. See www.outdooralabama.com for details.
Nov. 18-Jan. 15: Dove season Phase 3.
Nov. 24-25 and Dec. 2-Jan. 28: Duck season, statewide; www.outdooralabama.com.
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Cool fun awaits kids of all ages at the Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission's three area waterparks - Splash Zone, Splash Island and Whirlin' Waters Adventure Waterpark.
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It’s been a few years since the ring-stacking craze went full-on mainstream, so we’re guessing that by now, you’ve got your delicate, wear-with-anything bands on lock. And though we’re not about to announce that the pendulum is swinging back into bib-necklace and faux-cocktail ring territory (and thank goodness for that), there’s no shame in ditching minimalism in exchange for a little flash.
The first place to start: your fingers. (We figure it’s easiest to get creative with your jewelry when you’ve got ten open spots, you know?) We found 21 cool rings that toe the line between dainty and major-impact—and they’re perfectly Instagram-feed ready. Our favorites from under-the-radar brands like Satomi Kawakita, Vrai & Oro, and Mociun below.
BEIJING — An explosion at a chemical plant in eastern China has killed four people, a state news agency reported Sunday.
Six other people were injured in the blast Saturday at the Jinshan Chemical Plant Co., in Linshu County in Shandong province southeast of Beijing, the Xinhua News Agency said.
The company’s owner was in police custody and the cause of the blast is under investigation, Xinhua said.
Friday, Apr. 27
Hour 1: X Minus 1 – Martian Sam Ep. 95 The Whistler – The Man who Died Twice
Hour 2: Lux Radio Theater – The Letter N/A
Hour 3: Yours Truly Johnny Dollar – The Morning after Matter The Great Gildersleeve – Magazine Salesman
Hour 4: Theater Five – The Noon Stars Command Performance – George Jessel & Connie Boswell
Saturday, Apr. 28
Hour 1: Tales of the Texas Rangers – The Dead Give Away Ep. 55 Inner Sanctum – Honeymoon with Death
Hour 2: Harry Lime – The Third Women Boston Blackie – Joe Adams Drowned
Hour 3: Father Knows Best – Bud Quits School Dark Fantasy – The Thing from the Darkness
Hour 4: Gunsmoke – Bone Hunters Fibber McGee & Molly – Fibber Bakes Molly a Birthday Cake
Hour 5: FBI in Peace & War – No Insurance Lights Out – Poltergeist
Switzerland said Friday it was "in contact" with both sides in Spain's political crisis in Catalonia but stressed that formal mediation could not begin until both camps were ready.
Catalan president Carles Puigdemont has asked for international mediation after the region pushed ahead last Sunday with an independence referendum, defying Madrid and the national courts.
In a statement, the Swiss foreign ministry said the Catalonia question was a matter "Spanish domestic policy".
While Switzerland takes no position on the issues, it believes in "peaceful resolution through dialogue," the statement said.
"Switzerland is in contact with both sides, but the conditions for facilitation do not exist at the moment," it added, noting it "can only take place if both sides request it."
Madrid branded Sunday's vote a "farce" and King Felipe VI sided with the central government, accusing separatist leaders of endangering Spain's "stability."
Santa comes to town as Fort Mill holds annual parade
Downtown Fort Mill came alive Saturday morning as the town's annual Christmas parade made its way from Tom Hall Street, down Main and to North White Street. Hundreds of residents turned out to cheer on the marchers.
A 15ft-long King Cobra was found hiding under inside a car engine.
Thaichai Kongnimit, 55, parked the blue Nissan outside his home in Surat Thani province.
But when he went to drive to the market the next morning he heard a spine-chilling hissing sound coming from inside the engine.
Thaichai – concerned there was a mechanical problem – opened the bonnet and recoiled in horror when he saw the deadly serpent staring up at him, poised to strike with its menacing hood spread.
The father-of-three raced back inside his house to call the emergency services who sent the region’s best snake catcher to snare the beast.
Brave rescuer Tanawat Num took just two minutes to catch the enraged king cobra and put it inside a sack to be released back into the wild.
Relieved Thaichai said: ”The cobra could have killed me. I opened the bonnet to look down into the engine and I was about 30cm from its face.”
Some of the islands will experience some windy conditions throughout the day on Wednesday, the National Weather Service said.
A wind advisory is in effect until 6 p.m. for central Maui, north and east areas of the Big Island, all of Lanai and Kahoolawe.
Northeasterly winds are expected to be between 20 to 40 mph, with localized gusts over 50 mph.
Forecasters say winds this strong can knock down tree branches and trigger sporadic power outages.
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Most of the fire was contained by Saturday afternoon but had not yet been extinguished, according to firefighters. No injuries were reported.
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Trader Peter Tuchman works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Friday, Feb. 2, 2018. Technology companies were leading stocks broadly lower in early trading, extending the market's slide into a second day.
U.S. stocks fell sharply on Friday after a stronger-than-expected jobs report sent interest rates higher, with major indexes on track for their worst weekly performance in two years, CNBC reported.
The Dow was down 665.75 points at the closing bell, with the 30-stock index falling below 26,000 to its lowest point since Jan. 16.
"The key for the market today is rising interest rates," said Mike Baele, managing director at U.S. Bank Wealth Management. "The old adage is: 'Bull markets don't die of old age, they are killed by higher interest rates.' That looms large."
The Federal Reserve has forecast three rate hikes for 2018, though market observers thought it was now possible the Fed could raise rates four times this year.
Mysuru: K.R. Constituency Congress MLA and party candidate M.K. Somashekar has declared his assets as worth Rs.7.50 crore.
Somashekar, in his asset declaration in nomination papers filed yesterday, has said that his wife L. Kusuma and daughters M.S. Meghana and M.S. Pranusha as dependents.
Somashekar has said that he has movable properties worth Rs.34,35,433 and owned 270 gms of gold jewellery.
He further said that he owes Rs.1.46 crore to financial institutions. His wife owns property worth Rs.1 crore. However, she has an outstanding loan of Rs.1,66,94,355. His daughter M.S. Pranusha owns Rs.27,25,144 worth property and has a loan of Rs.18 lakh.
Over 20-units responded to an early morning fire in Hanover. 9-1-1 dispatchers say the first call came in just before 1:30am Friday for a home along East Walnut Street near Fulton Street in the borough. We have no word yet on injuries or a cause.
Apple HomePod manufacturer Inventec Appliances has warned that the device will be in limited supply when it makes its debut this December. Analysts expect the company to ship just 500,000 units by the end of 2017, but supplies are anticipated to improve in 2018 when Foxconn will help with manufacturing duties. HomePod got its big []
(via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)
Michael Gove has suggested the Electoral Commission will face a legal challenge from the official Leave campaign after it emerged that the watchdog is expected to find that Vote Leave broke electoral law and overspent during the Brexit referendum.
The Environment Secretary, who played a prominent role in the Vote Leave campaign said he had not read the findings but believed the process could now “go through the courts”.
Mr Gove also denied having any knowledge of the alleged breaches, adding that he was “not involved in the day to day running of the campaign”.
It comes just hours after Matthew Elliott, the former chief executive of the campaign group, revealed that the Electoral Commission had...
Christian Mejia, 35, a property manager from Thousand Oaks, Calif., on his 1965 Chevrolet Corvair Monza, as told to A.J. Baime.
My grandfather, Dean Haskell, had a Corvair. When I was in preschool, he would take me to school in it. I thought it was the coolest car. When he passed away, he left it to my mom and when I got to high school, she gave it to me. It was my first car. That’s when it all started. I have been obsessed with Corvairs ever since.
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Faces of Spring boys track 2018. In March, some of the sport's brightest stars from area high schools stopped by our studios for preseason portraits.
The Supreme Court is allowing Arkansas to put into effect restrictions on how abortion pills are administered. Critics of a challenged state law say it could effectively end medication abortions in the state.
The justices did not comment Tuesday in rejecting an appeal from the Planned Parenthood affiliate in Arkansas that asked the court to review an appeals court ruling and reinstate a lower court order that had blocked the law from taking effect. The law says doctors who provide abortion pills must hold a contract with another physician who has admitting privileges at a hospital and who would agree to handle complications.
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards spent Monday morning in Shreveport talking with Bossier and Caddo community leaders about the importance of access to the Mississippi River.
Discussed during the Mississippi River Commission meeting was the need for deeper channels on Red River to allow businesses to not be more competitive and bring in new industry.
The goal is to take Red River from 9 to 12 feet deep to allow access to all five ports off the Mississippi River without having to leave the waterway.
"It's just a small additional investment to get the entire waterway to 12 feet," Edwards said. "And then you're going to unlock all of that potential.
"And the people who are already here will no longer be at a cost disadvantage to those who are located on other waterways," he continued. "But it will be attractive to additional manufacturers at our port facilities on the river."
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The speculation is over and we're done horsing around -- Rob Gronkowski is playing football in 2018.
The tight end announced Tuesday he intends to return to the New England Patriots, via an Instagram post.
Around The NFL will have more on this story shortly.
O'Reilly was voted by his teammates as the MVP, The Buffalo News reports.
O'Reilly's win comes at no surprise after finishing second on the team in scoring with 55 points and leading the league in ice time among forwards. His on-ice leadership and two-way play has earned the respect of many around the league, and he'll represent Canada at the upcoming World Championships in France and Germany. With captain Brian Gionta set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer and a contract extension unlikely to come as the Sabres continue to build around its young core, O'Reilly is a leading candidate to inherit the mantle. Even though he's not an elite scorer, O'Reilly is still a valuable fantasy asset because of his 1,039 faceoff wins this season, which is only second to Patrice Bergeron's 1,089. With a healthy Evander Kane and Kyle Okposo on his flanks, he should be able to crack the 60-point mark next season.
If you like gardens, you’ll enjoy the upcoming garden tour in Ketchum.
The 23rd Annual Garden Tour, hosted by the Sawtooth Botanical Garden, is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 28. The event will feature Warm Springs and West Ketchum gardens.
People are allowed, but the Botanical Garden asks that your canine friends remain at home. Cost is between $25 and $35.
(CNN) Police in Italy have arrested a man suspected of opening fire Saturday on foreign nationals in the town of Macerata, injuring several people.
A police photo shows a man being apprehended who appears to have an Italian flag wrapped around his neck.
The drive-by shootings were "racially motivated" and believed to be connected to the recent slaying of an 18-year-old Italian woman in which a Nigerian man was arrested, Macerata's mayor, Romano Carancini, told CNN.
He said at least four people were injured Saturday.
The shootings took place near where the dismembered body of Pamela Mastropietro was found Tuesday. A Nigerian man was later arrested in connection with the killing.
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Doha: Qatar Stock Exchange index gained 94.53 points when the bourse closed trading at 9,189.98 points Wednesday. The volume of shares traded increased to 16,321,373 from 13,606,099 on Tuesday and the value of shares increased QR349,944,242.41 from QR268,938,605.52 on Tuesday.
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South Georgia is full of dirt roads and in Baker County officials are concerned with the amounts of expected rainfall.
MONTREAL _ There’s a report Bell Canada and entertainment giant evenko are getting involved as partners in the Just For Laughs comedy festival.
La Presse is saying the two companies will own 51 per cent of the venture and that the transaction will be made official by mid-June.
However, a spokesman for U.S. talent agency ICM Partners, which was part of an investor group that acquired the festival in March together with Canadian-born comic Howie Mandel, said there was no deal to announce or to comment on.
The investor group acquired the festival after it was put up for sale following allegations of sexual assault and sexual harassment against co-founder Gilbert Rozon, who was also the majority stakeholder.
Evenko produces shows and also owns the Montreal International Jazz Festival, which is held just before Just For Laughs.
*NeNe Leakes will officially join her frenemy Kim Zolciak for Season 10 of “Real Housewives of Atlanta,” reports TMZ.
“It’s been a long process but we’ve finally reached an agreement! All hail the Queen for season 10 of #RHOA,” NeNe announced on Instagram.
It’s been a long process but we’ve finally reached an agreement! All hail the Queen for season 10 of #RHOA @bravotv #thethreatisback A post shared by NeNe Leakes (@neneleakes) on Jun 14, 2017 at 1:29pm PDT
Sources say the OG cast member signed the contract today (June 14) following months of speculation about her decision to return. TMZ says she’ll only be a part-time cast member, opting against a full time gig due to her busy schedule.
As previously reported, Zolciak officially signed on in April.
According to TMZ, some of the other cast members have already started shooting scenes for the upcoming season, but NeNe has yet to appear.
LONDON, April 17 (Reuters) - Chelsea defender John Terry will leave Stamford Bridge at the end of the season, the Premier League club said on Monday.
The 36-year-old former England international played over 700 games for Chelsea and has been their most successful captain.
"John has given us more than two decades of dedicated and exceptional service," Chelsea said in a statement.
"In that time he has displayed the utmost pride at wearing the Chelsea shirt."
Terry is Chelsea’s third highest all-time appearance-maker and has captained them a record 578 times. (Reporting by Ed Osmond, editing by Pritha Sarkar)
North Korea: Female soldiers march around statues and posters of leaders
Thousands of unformed females marched around the country's late leaders Kim Jong-il and Kim Il-sung - the father and grandfather of current leader Kim Jong-un.
Tough UN sanctions have been imposed on the North as the regime refuses to end its nuclear programme.
Pyongyang, capital of the North, has sanctioned the firing of Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBMs) towards Japan.
The North also said it would blast US territory Guam with warheads - leading to a UN crackdown.
From midnight on September 5, China will no longer process North Korean coal and iron ore and will not buy seafood from the neighbouring nation.
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP)  NBC-TV says actor Harrison Ford had a potentially serious run-in with an airliner at a Southern California airport.
NBC reports (http://nbcnews.to/2kHo2iu ) that Ford, an experienced pilot, was told to land on a runway at John Wayne Airport in Orange County on Monday, but he mistakenly landed on a parallel taxiway, passing over an American Airlines jet holding nearby.
NBC says air traffic control recordings have Ford asking: "Was that airliner meant to be underneath me?"
American Airlines Flight 1456, with 110 passengers and six crew, departed safely for Dallas.
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Ford's publicist, Ina Treciokas, declined comment Tuesday afternoon.
Federal Aviation Administration spokesman Ian Gregor couldn't confirm that Ford was the pilot of the single-engine Husky, but he says the pilot received and read back the proper landing instructions.
The FAA is investigating.
Trudi Lenon and Jemma Lilley were described as "calculating killers" who selected a "vulnerable and trusting victim".
Investigation continues into deadly group home fire
SEVERN, Md. (AP) — Authorities in Maryland say they are investigating what caused a fire that killed three people at a group home over the weekend.
The Anne Arundel County Fire Department said the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is helping to determine the cause of the fire.
Fire officials say the blaze broke out Saturday night at a home in Severn.
The county released the names of the three people who died. Walter McCardell and William Garcia were residents of the home and Barbara Brown was an employee.
The home was operated by Arundel Lodge, a nonprofit group that works with people with behavioral health and substance abuse issues.
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Oregon's Sabrina Ionescu celebrates at the end of a 10-0 run against California late in the second quarter of an NCAA college basketball game in Eugene, Ore., Friday, Feb. 2, 2018. Ionescu scored 28 points as Oregon won 91-54. (Brian Davies/The Regis
Labor would pay for students to serve at the Sir John Monash Centre in France, if it wins government, as a way to keep the Anzac tradition alive.
The centre will be opened on Tuesday to mark the centenary of the pivotal World War One battle at Villers-Bretonneux that claimed 2400 Australian lives.
Opposition Leader Bill Shorten says the program will help ensure the spirit of the Anzac and the memories of the Diggers are instilled in the next generation of Australians.
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Mayor’s Annual Christmas Parade in Baltimore and the Eastport Yacht Club Lights Parade in Annapolis are both on USA Today’s list of the Top 10 holiday parades in the U.S.
The parades were nominated by the publication’s editors and voted on by readers.
This was the 45th year for the Mayor’s Annual Christmas Parade in Hampden, which travels a 2.5-mile route and attracts thousands eager to see floats, bands, WJZ personalities, dozens of Harley Davidsons and, of course, Santa Claus.
The Eastport Yacht Club Lights Parade happens every year on the second Saturday in December in the Annapolis Harbor, and features boats transformed into floating holiday ornaments with elaborate light displays that light up the waterway.
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Dwight + SPA B 5-16
A look across San Pablo Avenue at Dwight Way in Berkeley, CA. Taken by a Voigtländer Bessa R4M with a Zeiss Sonnar 50mm ƒ 1.5 ZM lens on Kodak Portra 400 film.
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Op art December 11, 2017
This artwork by Jennifer Kohnke refers to Donald Trump allegedly tweeting evidence of obstruction of justice in the Russia investigation.
A connectivity issue is affecting phone calls into Bona Vacantia. So far today (Wednesday 4 July), we have had a high volume of calls, but a number of these have been cut off. We would like to apologise to customers for this and to assure callers into BV that telephone engineers are working to identify the root cause of the problem. We will update the website once we have more information.
In the meantime, individual Bona Vacantia teams can be contacted by email:
Companies’ restoration team - bvwaiver@governmentlegal.gov.uk
Cash balance team - bvcbt@governmentlegal.gov.uk
Estates - bvestates@governmentlegal.gov.uk
Companies - bvcompanies@governmentlegal.gov.uk
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A judge who was kicked off the bench for violating the code of conduct is running for public office again in the west Valley.
History museum closes for summer
The Sunnyslope Historical Society’s museum will close for the summer on Sunday, June 11. However, the museum is available during June, July and August for groups that would like a tour.
Docents also will be available to open the museum, 737 E. Hatcher Road, for students or adults who would like to do research about the Sunnyslope area. The knowledgeable docents also can help direct their research; many are retired teachers.
The museum will officially reopen on Sept. 10. For more information, call the museum at 602-331-3150, or Bobbie at 602-944-2324, or Juanita at 602-299-3561.
Get ready to get your green on a bit early for St. Patrick's Day as Seamus Kennedy, Irish songwriter, guitarist and comedian, makes a concert stop in Herndon during his East Coast tour. The Folk Club of Reston/Herndon will present Kennedy's performance on Tuesday, Feb. 21, at Amphora's Diner Delux, 1151 Elden St., Herndon as part of its third Tuesday Concert Series.
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It's a first outing for the court coverers as play is suspended for rain at #Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/OH1I7FQw8o
A woman in Texas was horrified to see how her dog was treated during a grooming appointment at PetSmart.Brooke Vowers of Katy posted video that another customer shared of her dog being handled roughly while it was being groomed."Just took my dog to get groomed and as I'm walking out this lady comes up to me and said she's been waiting for an hour to see who's dog this was because of how mean the groomer was to her," Vowers posted.PetSmart took swift action, firing the groomer.The company issued the following statement: "This treatment is completely unacceptable and will not be tolerated. The associate is no longer with PetSmart."
She’s still technically competing for Nick Viall’s heart…but we all know how that is going to end now. Fortunately, big things are in store for Rachel!!
Blunt, unvarnished questions such as these can get to the truth of what is happening inside a home and, ultimately, can save lives. And now more than 400 police officers and sheriff's deputies in Douglas County are making the queries - known formally as the Lethality Assessment Program - when they are sent on domestic violence calls.
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December 11, 2017, 7:00 AM | California’s massive Thomas Fire races north into Santa Barbara county, forcing thousands more people from their homes. Also, on the day before Alabama’s Senate special election, candidates are making final campaign pushes. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Get the Eye Opener delivered straight to your inbox.
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NBA TV will announce the 2017-18 NBA regular season schedule during the network’s NBA Schedule Release Special tonight, Monday, Aug. 14, at 6 p.m. ET. The show will unveil the entire regular season national television schedule highlighting the season’s most-anticipated games, following last Thursday’s release of the season’s opening week and Christmas Day.
The hour-long special will be hosted by Kristen Ledlow with analyst Steve Smith and other personalities from around the NBA offering their immediate reaction to the marquee games and storylines for the upcoming season. Additionally, NBA.com and the NBA app will post the entire 2017-18 schedule in conjunction with the NBA TV show.
Beijing, Apr 17 At least 13 people were killed and six others injured today when a bus fell into a river from a bridge in southwest China's Guizhou Province, officials said today. The accident took place in Kaiyang, an outer county of the provincial capital Guiyang, the county government said in a statement.
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Dubai: The Dubai-based Emirates airlines has said it will no longer serve “Hindu meals” on its flights but passengers can order from a variety of other meals in advance to meet their religious dietary requirements.
“As part of our continuous review of the products and services available to customers, Emirates can confirm that it will discontinue the Hindu meal option,” an airline spokesperson told Khaleej Times on Wednesday.
“We constantly review our offering, taking into consideration customer uptake and feedback. This helps us improve service efficiencies,” the spokesperson added.
The airline serves Indian Vegetarian Meal for vegetarian passengers which incorporates flavours from the Indian sub-continent. In addition, it also serves vegetarian Jain meal for the Jain community.
2017 Geminids Will Be Dazzling!
The Geminid meteor shower will put on a dazzling show for skywatchers when it peaks on December 13, 2017.
Following the April 13 groundbreaking ceremony for Portillo's 202 Landmark Drive location in Normal, media, local leaders and patrons enjoyed authentic Portillo's Italian sausage and beef, along with pasta and salad. The Chicago-style hot dog chain broke ground April 13 at 202 Landmark Drive in Normal with promises from Mayor Chris Koos that whatever financial projections the company may have for the coming location, "they're low."
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A gang of infant raccoons had some fun in the sun at Second Chances Wildlife Center in Mount Washington, Kentucky, as shown in this video shared on July 3. The Facebook video showed the raccoons cooling off in a paddling pool and taking turns to slip down the miniature slide attached to it. They appeared to enjoy their playtime, and viewers did too. The video had over 1,000 views at time of writing. Credit: Second Chances Wildlife Center via Storyful
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The Middlesex County OPP charged 68 people with speeding for travelling at least 30 km/h over the speed limit on area highways during this past Eastern weekend.
Police say 53 of the people charged were busted on Highway 401 near Elgin Road, while the remaining 15 were travelling on Highway 402 at Glendon Drive, near Strathroy. Both raids took place on Good Friday.
Police say at least two drivers had their cars seized and their driver’s license suspended for seven days, after being caught exceeding the speed limit by 50 km/h or more.
One of those drivers was a 22-year-old woman who was traveling with a toddler in the rear seat, police said.
Three others were also charged with distracted driving.
Police said that speeding and aggressive driving continue to be the leading causes of motor vehicle collisions and fatalities on OPP-patrolled roads.
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NORTH CHARLESTON, SC (WCBD) – Shortly after 4 p.m. on Monday officers responded to Mott Ave in reference to a shooting victim.
On scene officers learned that a 17 and 18 year old male victim were reportedly walking in the area of Cosgrove Ave and Azalea Road when shots were fired.
Both victims were struck in the leg area and ran to a residence on Mott Avenue. The victims were then transported for treatment.
A witness reported seeing two black males suspects running from the area after the shots were fired.
The investigation into this incident is ongoing.
Telltale Games takes on Marvels unlikeliest band of intergalactic misfits and anti-heroes in its latest series. In it, Star-Lord, Gamora, Drax, Groot and Rocket bicker and fight over an ancient trinket they all covert. Episode one, Tangled Up In Blue, is out 18 April.
An Owensboro worker was rescued from the Ohio River after falling in the water. It happened Monday just before 12:30 a.m.
Owensboro Fire Department Rescue Boat 30 worked to find and remove a worker who had fallen in the river.
The person was taken to the boat dock where the person was treated by EMS then taken to the ER.
There is no word on the person’s identity or their condition.
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The murders weren't famous until the victim was. The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story premieres January 17th on FX.
As part of the revitalization taking part in the neighbourhood, the Boyle Street Community League and the City of Edmonton made a deal that the league would surrender its hall and in exchange the city would build a new hall as part of the Boyle Street Plaza, a space the community league would share with the YMCA.
The league wouldn’t have to raise funds — but it would get a new building, with a full-sized gym, meeting rooms, a kitchen, even a small theatre, which the city would lease to them for 25 years.
The plaza opened in 2012 and things were running pretty smoothly until the league found itself in financial trouble and asked the city for some rent forgiveness or other financial aid.
Instead, in December, the city decided to break the lease and as of Aug. 31, the YMCA will run the hall. The league will have the opportunity rent space from the Y for its own programs. But it won’t have the revenues it received from renting the hall to others.
Baku. 23 February. REPORT.AZ/ President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has received a Turkish delegation led by Minister of Food, Agriculture and Livestock Faruk Celik.
Report informs, the press service of President of Azerbaijan reported.
The statement added this brought the total to 33 areas statewide that had been declared to be rabies infected. — Bernama pic
KUCHING, July 4 — Two areas in Sarawak at Kampung Mapu Kijabu, Tebedu, Serian and Km0.2 Jalan Sakar/Sebangkoi, Jakar, Sarikei have been declared as the latest areas to be rabies infected.
Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (JPBNS) Secretariat, in a statement, said the decision was made by JPBNS chairman and Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, who is also state Modernisation of Agriculture, Native Land and Regional Development Minister.
The statement added this brought the total to 33 areas statewide that had been declared to be rabies infected, namely Kuching Division (five), Samarahan Division (three), Serian Division (22), Sri Aman Division (one), and Sarikei (two). — Bernama
(AFP) - Deputy Turkish Prime Minister Numan Kurtulmus said on MondayTurkey will press on with its military operation in Syria despite the deadly Saturday-night attack on an Istanbul nightclub that was a "message" against the campaign.
Kurtulmus said, "We will carry on our cross-border operations and Euphrates Shield and with determination."
(DAILY CALLER) — CNN filmed an angry Trump supporter who was yelling at them during President Trump’s rally in Tennessee Tuesday night.
Trump called the press during the event “fake news.”
“There they are right back there. They’re fake,” Trump said, “They are fake. Look how many of them. Look how many of them. Oh, boy. That’s a lot of people back there. That’s a lot of people. Fake news.”
About Synergy Cafe - Ipswich
The cafe welcomes people with dementia to attend together with their family carer or a friend and enjoy meeting others living with dementia. People can relax, chat or participate in enjoyable activities in a safe environment and receive information, education and dedicated time with the cafe's facilitators. Every fortnight, the cafe also welcomes older people with all health conditions, their family and friends. Lunch and refreshments available.
THREE drivers have escaped uninjured following a crash involving two trucks and a car on the Ipswich Mwy this morning.
Emergency services were called to the crash westbound on the highway at Riverview just after 7am but drivers are still stuck in extensive delays from Redbank.
Nobody was injured in the crash and the roadway has since been cleared.
Emergency services also responded to a minor crash on the Ipswich Mwy at Redbank just before 7.30am.
Austin Aries
WWE.com posted the following exclusive with Austin Aries commenting on the new relationship between Cruiserweight Champion Neville and TJ Perkins. Aries will face off with Perkins on tomorrow night’s episode of WWE 205 Live:
Related: Big Show & Braun Strowman Collapse The Ring On RAW (Video), Perkins vs Aries On 205 Live, Did You Enjoy This Week’s RAW?
WWE RAW
The following video features Alexa Bliss commenting on her big win on RAW where she became #1 contender to Bayley’s RAW Women’s Championship:
EXCLUSIVE: “I always said that I was going to take over the Women’s division, and I proved that here tonight!” – @AlexaBliss_WWE #Raw pic.twitter.com/2WqxiVlHkT — WWE (@WWE) April 18, 2017
WWE Smackdown Live
The following video is a preview of the previously announced six-pack challenge that will take place on this week’s WWE Smackdown Live. The winner of the match will receive a future title shot against the winner of the Randy Orton versus Bray Wyatt match at WWE Payback.
WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. (WFLA) – A business owner was arrested on Thursday for illegally running a massage parlor.
According to the Pasco sheriff’s office, Shu Ying Ma was arrested for not having a Florida massage establishment license for her business, Ying Yang Relaxation LLC.
The health department made the discovery at the location at 26314 Wesley Chapel Boulevard.
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"It's just the feeling … it's just like a boss, man. It's not like when you run into an amusement park as a kid you see endless rides and are in the amusement park all day. It's more like let me go home in my nice car and smoke a cigar while I lay my feet out with the fire, you and the fire pit with a glass of wine, let me just sit back. That's how it feels. I'm sure you guys can relate to having a nice nightcap. that's exactly how it feels.
"It's an amazing feeling to know that you're the best team in the league, just to know that the work you put in all year is the reason why. To have that formula set for us already next year will be good for us as a team. Just tap into that and see how far we can go."
Michigan State Director Of College Advancement/Perfomance Curtis Blackwell talks with the media during their national signing day media session at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, on Wednesday, February 1, 2017. Michigan State Director Of College Advancement/Perfomance Curtis Blackwell talks with the media during their national signing day media session at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, on Wednesday, February 1, 2017.
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The Jonathan Law baseball team received a fine pitching performance from Colby Primavera, when the Lawmen lost to Sheehan High in Wallingford on Monday.
Primavera allowed seven hits, with the Titans scoring runs in the first and seventh innings.
Law’s Bryan Reed had an RBI double in the bottom of the first.
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WP: Nick Cerasale (1-2) and Austin Kolakowski
LP: Colby Primavera (0-2) and Vinny Schulte
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Kikaha (knee) was present for the beginning of the Saints' offseason workout program Monday, Josh Katzenstein of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Kikaha missed all of last season after suffering his third torn ACL since starting college at Washington in 2010. That unfortunate occurrence followed an impressive rookie campaign in which Kikaha finished with 52 tackles, four sacks, and four fumbles forced. Although the Saints will rightfully be cautious with Kikaha going forward, having him participate in offseason workouts represents the first step in ensuring he returns to the fold this season.
MEXICO CITY, April 6 Mexico's biggest retailer, Wal-Mart de Mexico, said on Thursday sales at its Mexican stores that have been open at least a year rose 4.7 percent in March compared to the same month last year.
Japan's Yuya Osako scores a goal in the last half during a friendly soccer match against New Zealand in Toyota, central Japan Friday, Oct. 6, 2017. (Yohei Kanesashi/Kyodo News via AP)
TOYOTA, Japan (AP) — Yuya Osako and Shu Kurata scored second-half goals Friday as Japan beat New Zealand 2-1 in a friendly.
With three minutes left, Kurata scored with a header off a pass from Hiroki Sakai.
New Zealand managed to keep Japan off the scoreboard in the first half, but the hosts scored in the 50th minute. Hotaru Yamaguchi earned a spot kick with a shot from outside the box that went off the right arm of Andrew Durante. Osako calmly converted for his seventh international goal.
Chris Wood equalized for New Zealand nine minutes later.
"We may have won but it was not easy at all," Japan coach Vahid Halilhodzic said. "New Zealand defended very well."
Japan hosts Haiti in Yokohama on Tuesday.
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Meet at Fabcakes on N Wells.
Visit four different galleries each week on a walking tour led by a representative from one of those galleries.
Tour includes the following galleries:
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A child in Methuen, Massachusetts has been hospitalized after ingesting drugs Saturday night.
The Department of Children and Families said the child was found at a residence on Tree Top Way in Methuen.
The child is currently in stable condition at Tufts Medical Center as of Monday morning.
The type of drug and amount ingested has not been released at this time.
The Department of Children and Families is investigating in collaboration with law enforcement.
April 3 GlaxoSmithKline Plc
* Files for debt shelf of up to $10 billion - SEC Filing
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Iowa City police say a body found in the Iowa River is a woman who had been missing since March.
A news release from the police department says an autopsy has confirmed the body found in the Iowa River near Hills Friday is 37-year-old Katherine “Katie” Brooker. Police had requested help in finding Brooker — who had last been seen on March 10th — saying she had health issues.
Police say they investigated several leads and were unable to find Brooker until the body was discovered in the river. Investigators are still trying to determine the circumstances surrounding Brooker’s disappearance and death, but say they do not believe there was any foul play.
ZURICH May 3 LafargeHolcim's board of directors and management received just under 61 percent support from shareholders at the Swiss company's annual general meeting on Wednesday, amid displeasure after the cement maker admitted paying armed groups in war-torn Syria.
Just over 38 percent of shareholders voted against giving discharge to the board of directors and management at the annual general meeting in Zurich.
"This is not a result we can boast of," said chairman Beat Hess. "There were mistakes made in the past, mistakes that are not compatible with a company of our values.
"I understand the displeasure expressed in this result," he said.
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New York City police said they captured a suspect after an explosion in the city transit system in the Times Square area of Manhattan during Monday's morning rush hour.
The reported blast, near Eight Avenue and 42nd Street, was of "unknown origin," police said in a statement. The A, C and E subway lines were being evacuated, Sgt. Brendan Ryan told HuffPost, and the busy Port Authority bus terminal was temporarily shut down.
Police told HuffPost they took one person into custody.
× Fair deal gives unlimited access to rides, kids zone
SAN DIEGO – The San Diego County Fair is offering a new deal ride enthusiasts and kids won’t want to miss.
Wednesday and Thursday are pay-one-price ride days at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. Fair attendees get unlimited access to the rides in the Fun Zone and Kids Zone with the specific wristband.
The wristband costs $38 and this deal is only available the first three Wednesdays and Thursdays of the fair.
Details for this deal can be found online.
ASUNCION, Paraguay — Paraguay's President Horacio Cartes has suffered at least a temporary a setback in his effort to take up a Senate seat once his term ends in August.
Opponents both outside his own party and within it boycotted a congressional session on Wednesday. The lack of a quorum blocked a vote on his resignation request.
He needs to leave office by June 30 to be sworn in with other senators because Paraguay's constitution says he can't hold two offices at once.
Cartes couldn't seek re-election and the Senate seat would be a way to extend his political influence. Some experts argue it also might help block any possible prosecution on corruption allegations.
Analysts say Cartes still has plenty of time before the deadline to win enough votes.
March 31 A federal judge in Delaware on Friday struck down key patents held by Acorda Therapeutics related to its multiple sclerosis drug Ampyra.
The ruling by U.S. District Judge Leonard Stark opens the door for generic versions of the drug by makers including Mylan Inc and Roxane Laboratories Inc, who had been sued by Acorda. (Reporting by Jan Wolfe; Editing by Jeffrey Benkoe)
Don't forget to file your 2016 tax return. Tuesday, April 18 is the deadline. You can file an extension, but that doesn't mean you can put off paying any taxes you owe. You still need to send payment of your estimated tax bill by April 18. Otherwise, you could face substantial penalties.
An official has quit the Republican National Committee over the GOP’s support of Alabama Republican Senate candidate Roy Moore, who faces accusations of sexual assault and harassment.
Joyce Simmons, the GOP national committeewoman from Nebraska, emailed the 168-member governing body Monday to inform them that she had tendered her resignation. She writes: “I strongly disagree with the recent RNC financial support directed to the Alabama Republican Party for use in the Roy Moore race.”
Simmons adds that she wishes she could have continued her service “to the national Republican Party that I used to know well.”
The RNC had pulled support from Moore after the allegations surfaced against him last month. But the organization re-entered the race once President Donald Trump endorsed Moore, citing the need for a Republican in the seat.
A fire broke out at an office building in Johannesburg on Tuesday.
According to reports, the building is situated in Braampark, Braamfontein.
At this stage, it’s unclear what started the blaze.
Robert Mulaudzi from the Johannesburg emergency services told Jacaranda FM that everybody had been evacuated from the burning building.
So far, no casualties have been reported.
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) – Newly released federal figures show a sharp rise in child abuse fatalities in the U.S., with the bulk of the increase occurring in two states, Indiana and Texas, where child-welfare agencies have been in disarray. According to a report released this week by the Department of Health and Human Services, there were 1,700 fatalities resulting from child maltreatment reported in fiscal year 2016, compared to 1,589 the previous year – a 7 percent increase. Fatalities in Texas jumped from 162 to 217. In Indiana, the death toll more than doubled from 34 to 70. Juvenile Judge Marilyn A. Moores says her Indianapolis courtroom has seen a surge in child welfare cases due to the opioid epidemic. She says that has overwhelmed the state’s child welfare agency.
A curious alligator took a Sunday evening stroll past a middle school in Deltona, Florida, on April 22. Leann Cook, who captured the video, was driving on Enterprise Road when she spotted the animal from inside her car. The gator is believed to have been about 10 feet long, according to reports. Credit: Leann Cook via Storyful
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Kristin Jeter is charged with three counts of aggravated assault of a family member using defensive spray. MCSO
Derek Barron qualified for his first U.S. Open by being the medalist at the sectional qualifier at the Tacoma Country and Golf Club earlier in June. Joshua Bessex jbessex@gateline.com
The State Ports Authority's $38 million sale of its headquarters building overlooking Charleston Harbor will rank among the top prices ever fetched for an office building on Charleston's peninsula. Nearly a year after announcing plans to sell its waterfront headquarters, the SPA is expected to close the deal Wednesday with Los Angeles-based hotel developer Lowe Enterprises .
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Governor Rick Scott today signed legislation giving state employees a $1,400 pay raise for state employees earning less than $40,000 annually and $1,000 pay raise for those earning more than $40,000 annually.. Correctional officers will see a ten percent bump in the legislation, and sworn law enforcement officers will get a five percent raise. Scott says it is well deserved.
“I was proud to sign a bill to give pay raises that are well deserved, to state workers, law enforcement, and correctional officers. All those individuals are working hard. Since I got elected in 2010, I’ve met and actually respect a lot of people who work for the state. They are mission oriented and they want to do the right things” says Scott.
The 1400 dollars for those making under forty thousand is equal to at least three and a half percent for those at the top of the pay scale. It is identical to the raise they received in 2013.
AZZ: Fiscal 1Q Earnings Snapshot
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) _ AZZ Inc. (AZZ) on Tuesday reported fiscal first-quarter earnings of $15.7 million.
On a per-share basis, the Fort Worth, Texas-based company said it had profit of 60 cents.
The electrical equipment maker posted revenue of $262.2 million in the period.
AZZ expects full-year earnings to be $1.75 to $2.25 per share, with revenue in the range of $900 million to $960 million.
AZZ shares have fallen 15 percent since the beginning of the year. The stock has decreased 22 percent in the last 12 months.
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March 19 (Reuters) - KAROLINSKA DEVELOPMENT AB:
* KAROLINSKA DEVELOPMENT’S PORTFOLIO COMPANY FORENDO PHARMA GRANTED A €3 MILLION LOAN
* ‍PURPOSE OF LOAN IS TO SUPPORT DEVELOPMENT OF A NOVEL DRUG FOR ENDOMETRIOSIS TREATMENT​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
Every Friday night we select two plays from local high school football action and leave it up to you to vote for our highlight of the week. Week 7 nominees are:
Isaac Brown: Indio junior RB TD run
Jason Roberts: Cathedral City sophomore RB acrobatic catch
Voting ends at midnight Wednesday, October 12th. Cast your vote in the poll below!
(WAND) - U.S. Representative Rodney Davis wants to help the families of fallen soldiers.
Wednesday, he introduced a new bill, requiring the Defense Department to cover travel costs for families of service members killed in non-combat events.
Davis said this issue was brought to light by the death of Harristown's Logan Palmer.
His family had to pay for their travel expenses to retrieve his body.
He died after his ship crashed near Singapore.
A deputy police chief from Texas ran for his life after a shooter opened fire on a crowd at a Las Vegas music festival. As gunfire was clipping at his heels, he stopped and rescued two people in dire need of help. CNN's Ed Lavandera reports.
A 70-year old man was airlifted to Derriford Hospital after falling off his bicycle and falling 6ft to the ground.
The Devon Air Ambulance, as well as land ambulance and police were called to Gold Street at around 2:17pm on Thursday, October 5.
A police spokesperson said: " The male cyclist came off the bike and went over a wall/railings and down a 6ft drop.
"He sustained a serious leg injury and a head injury, and was airlifted to Derriford Hospital by air ambulance.
Now that an election date has been set for Zimbabwe's harmonized elections - July 30, 2018, Mike Hove of VOA's Zimbabwe Service wants to know if you plan to vote, and if not, why. Send in your videos via Whatsapp, telling us your plans.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) – Alabama authorities say a thief who couldn’t figure out how to shift out of first gear led a slow-speed chase in a flatbed truck.
Jefferson County Chief Deputy Randy Christian tells AL.com the 16-mile (26 kilometer) chase never topped 30 mph (48 kph). It ended when the transmission seized, stopping the truck.
Authorities say 29-year-old Randy Dewayne Vert of Pinson faces multiple charges, including attempting to elude and resisting arrest. His bail is set at $5,900.
Deputies say the chase began early Wednesday when deputies checked on a car abandoned in Birmingham and were told a man had just stolen a nearby Kenworth T-300 flatbed delivery truck.
Christian jokes, “Thank God he couldn’t find second gear – the pursuit could have gotten all the way up to 35 mph.”
CNBC's Deirdre Bosa reports that Uber is halting it's self-driving tests following a fatal accident in Arizona last night.
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Sentinel jumped to an early lead and held it until half time as they led 20-14 at the break. Sarah Haven scored 7 of her season high 11 points in the first half on 3 of 4 shooting but the rest of the Lady Bears were a combined 3-24. The Lady Bears stormed back in the 3rd quarter as Elisabeth Burks started to heat up and the Lady Bears led by 4 heading into the final stanza.
The Jordanian parliament on Sunday approved a proposal to establish a committee to reevaluate all formal ties with Israel, including the peace agreement, Haaretz reported.
According to the proposal, the committee will study Jordan's agreements with Israel and look into Israel's violation of them in order to determine whether or not the agreements should be continued or canceled.
Lonzo Ball has started a movement within the Los Angeles Lakers—and it has nothing to do with basketball. Some two weeks after he and fellow rookie Kyle Kuzma clowned Brandon Ingram over his resemblance to “Slenderman,” the Purple and Gold’s own social media staff followed suit.
Slender Work pic.twitter.com/dOsSUhGUSq — Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) February 2, 2018
Zo, of course, was pleased to see his team take up the cause that he and Kuz started during their previous trip to Oklahoma City.
BI, to his credit, seems to be a good sport about it, at least enough so to autograph a photo of his alter ego.
With the team returning to the Sooner State to face the Oklahoma City Thunder on Super Bowl Sunday—and Lonzo already ruled out for the occasion with his sprained left knee—perhaps Lakers Nation will see some of that “Slender Work” pay off in a big game for the second-year swingman.
Image caption Karen and William Flett died in July
A couple whose bodies were found at their home in Aberdeen died from "sharp force injuries".
Karen Flett, 57, and her husband William Flett, 56, died at the house in Cornhill Terrace in July.
Mrs Flett died from "penetrating sharp force injuries to trunk and neck", according to her death certificate. Mr Flett died from "sharp force injuries to neck, left wrist and hands".
Police are not looking for anyone else in relation to the incident.
Officers were investigating if the deaths were as a result of a murder-suicide.
Mr Flett was a taxi driver and his wife a nursing home care assistant.
The death certificates were obtained by BBC Scotland on Monday.
A statement from the couple's family last month said: "We are completely devastated by our loss and will help each other through this extremely difficult time."
Security video shows a Florida sheriff's deputy going toward the high school building while a gunman massacred 17 students and staff members, but he then backed away and stayed outside with his handgun drawn.
Edwardsville basketball's Mark Smith chooses Illinois
Mark Smith chooses Illinois over Michigan State, Duke, Kentucky and Ohio State, to continue his basketball career.
Robbie Fulks is a singer, recording artist, instrumentalist, composer, and songwriter. His most recent release, 2017’s Upland Stories, earned year’s-best recognition from NPR and Rolling Stone among many others, as well as two Grammy nominations, for folk album and American roots song (“Alabama At Night”).
NORTHAMPTON, Mass. (WWLP) – Family and friends are mourning the loss of a man whose business was a fixture in Downtown Northampton for decades.
Bill Brough Jewelers was a staple on Main Street from 1978 until 2014, when illness forced Brough to close his store.
Brough was a gemologist who designed custom jewelry for more than 35 years.
His family is hosting a celebration of life Saturday at the Summit View on Northampton Street in Holyoke, from noon to 4 p.m.
The bill, if passed, would provide $287 million in Monetary Award Program grant assistance for low-income students in higher education institutions across the state. In a deja-vu move, the Illinois House Democratic majority hastily presented and passed an $818 million "Stop-Gap" budget to provide a "lifeline" to social service agencies and higher education institutions April 6. The bill would take money from two special accounts funded constantly by income taxes dedicated to education and human services.
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White House drops insistence on two-state solution
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SHERIDAN — The track crossing on County Road 161 (a.k.a. Dutch Creek Road) will be closed at the request of Burlington Northern SantaFe Railroad Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Questions should be directed to RoadSafe Traffic Systems at (316) 251-7315.
× Chesterfield father arrested, accused of assaulting 2 sons
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. – A Chesterfield County father has been charged with child abuse after police say he assaulted his two sons.
Police say 28-year-old Thomas L. Echols assaulted his two sons, ages 10 and 6, during an incident on May 25. The children suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
Echols, of the 16700 block of Amherst Ridge Ct, has been charged with two counts of abuse and neglect of children and two counts of felonious assault.
Traffic stop in SC turns into promposal with the help of police officers
A young lady from the Midlands received a request to attend the prom during what she thought was a traffic stop.
UCLA guard Lonzo Ball will lead the Bruins into the NCAA Tournament as a high seed and a popular pick to make a deep run.
The 6-6 freshman guard is also projected to be a top pick in the NBA Draft.
MORE: N.C. State reaching out to candidates to replace Mark Gottfried as coach
If that's not enough pressure, there's this from his father, LaVar, when asked to compare his son to Steph Curry.
"You can't compare my boy to anyone," LaVar Ball told TMZ . "He's gonna be better than Steph Curry in the NBA.
“Steph Curry’s really good, but my son is young, he got time to go. And you only consider him good because he won a couple of championships. What if he didn’t win no championships? He made some shots at the right time."
TMZ prefaced the question by suggesting Lonzo Ball was a taller version of Curry.
Ryan P. Driscoll of Monroe was recently named a Partner at Berchem, Moses & Devlin law firm.
Driscoll regularly represents private businesses, municipalities and insurance companies in general litigation matters with a focus on defense of civil rights claims, business disputes, Dram Shop actions, premises liability actions and workers’ compensation matters.
He has successfully handled such matters in federal and state court and before the Workers’ Compensation Commission, Compensation Review Board and Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities.
Attorney Driscoll is very active in the community. He is the treasurer of the Monroe Conservation Commission in addition to serving as a Leader on Loan with the United Way, raising money for various area charities. Driscoll is also a Little League coach in Monroe.
Hull City head coach Nigel Adkins knows as well as anyone the work that needs to go into getting injured players off the treatment table and onto the pitch.
So there won't be any surprises as he plans a busy festive period with a mounting injury list. City were without 11 senior players for Adkins' first game and then lost Max Clark and David Meyler during the game.
We'll take a look today at those injury problems and see if there's any good news to come.
Meanwhile, Adkins has been speaking about Kamil Grosicki, a player he's described as 'Premier League'. Do you agree, is Grosicki good enough to play in the top flight and will he still be at the club come the end of January?
Follow the blog below and we'll put that question for fans to vote on and will bring you the very latest news.
CLEMSON, S.C. (WSPA) – Clemson lineman Christian Wilkins has apologized for inappropriately grabbing an Ohio State running back, in an interview with ESPN’s David Hale.
Hale tweeted a quote from Wilkins
Christian Wilkins says he's sorry for the… um… extracurriculars w/Curtis Samuel…. pic.twitter.com/JAnNdrCWpX — David Hale (@DavidHaleESPN) January 1, 2017
“I was being silly, and I apologize for that. It’s stuff you do when you’re competing, and I know that’s not a good look. I apologize for that, and I shook hands with him after the game. There were no hard feelings.”
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Gorakhpur: Pushpa Sales Pvt Ltd, the company which is feeling the heat over disruption in liquid oxygen supply at BRD hospital has announced that there was no disruption in the supply despite outstanding dues of Rs 69 lakh.
Speaking for the first time over the incident which claimed 30 lives on August 10 and 11, the company said the college was heavily reliant on liquid oxygen supply which was a contract violation.
Company also disclosed that one consignment generally lasts for a period of six days and the hospital sends a requisition two-three days in advance.
According to an internal note regarding oxygen demand, a minimum of 350-400 jumbo oxygen cylinders should be there at every moment as there is liquid oxygen shortage.
But hospital administration has admitted that there were just 57 cylinders in hospital’s stock on August 10 night.
Kate Upton once again graces the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue cover. This is the third year she’s earned the honor after back-to-back appearances in 2012 and 2013. She revealed three versions of the cover on Jimmy Kimmel Live.
Here they are.
Kate Upton is back! Get your issue at newsstands today! pic.twitter.com/MtVHEwDyj0 — SI Swimsuit (@SI_Swimsuit) February 15, 2017
That the SI swimsuit edition exists in 2017 is controversial. But we’re not about to dive into that minefield. Instead let’s focus on how long ago peak Upton internet feels. So much has happened in a relatively short time. Whatever happened behind the scenes to bring it back, it comes with a nice nostalgic feeling.
BRASILIA, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Boeing proposed to the Brazilian government on Thursday night a deal excluding Embraer’s defense business from a new vehicle for a partnership between the two planemakers, a Brazilian government source with knowledge of the talks told Reuters on Friday.
Another Brazilian government source earlier told Reuters that the latest proposal for a tie-up between Boeing and Embraer SA would include the creation of a third company. (Reporting by Ricardo Brito)
Ayla Kozler let Global News tag along on Tuesday as she explored UFA Aggie Days at Exhibition Park in Lethbridge. Quinn Campbell has more on how the agriculture fair gives youth an up-close and personal look at how their food is made.
A Perth maternity hospital doctor has been suspended over the death of an unborn twin baby.
The King Edward Hospital staff member is under investigation for what is known as a 'sentinel event', defined by the health department as a "clinical incident ... where serious harm or death is caused by health care rather than a patient's underlying condition of illness".'
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It’s always worth reading a notice by the Guardian’s theatre critic, even when there’s little or no chance of seeing the play being reviewed, writes Robin Wendt
In his letter (3 October) about Michael Billington’s review of King Lear, Frank Danes asks: “What is the point of reviewing productions we cannot get to see?” For me, a humble provincial living miles from theatreland, there is every point. Virtually every day the indefatigable Billington offers Guardian readers top-quality reviews of all manner of new theatrical productions all over the country. My chances of seeing any of them are minimal, but I know that any review by him will inform, judge, entertain and – most important – educate.
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Man detained in Brussels for shouting ‘Allah is great’
BRUSSELS: A man in early forties was detained in Brussels for shouting ‘Allah is Great’ on a moving train, as reported by the local media.
The man, 41, was wearing a knife with a 28 cm long blade and he shouted “Allah is Great.” He also said that he wanted to 'finish the work started by Nazis'.
A case has been registered against him for involvement with a terrorist group and for possessing unauthorized weapons.
Iwakuma (shoulder) threw 10 pitches off a mound Monday, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.
Initial reports are good, as the embattled right-hander commented that it was as good as his arm felt since last spring. Iwakuma's next step is to throw a complete bullpen session on Sunday, after his status should become clearer. He still appears to be on track for a return in late May or early June.
5 Best Ski Lodges In The U.S. A look at five of the very best ski lodges in the United States.
Five Must-See Destinations In ParisWithin the 41 square miles of Paris, France there are over 60 main attractions for visitors to discover ranging from Museums, Churches, Monuments and Squares as well as examples of contemporary and traditional architecture. This is far too many sites for the average tourist to attempt to visit during a short stay in the city of lights. Thus a list of the five most famous and must see attractions is in order.
LAFAYETTE, Colo. — Police say they're investigating an allegation that a Colorado middle school teacher assaulted a student who refused to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.
KUSA-TV reports the teacher has been placed on paid administrative leave while officers look into the alleged incident, which occurred Thursday at Angevine Middle School in Lafayette, about 22 miles (35 kilometres ) north of downtown Denver.
Police did not give details about the nature of the alleged assault.
Boulder Valley School District spokesman Randy Barber says district policy allows students to stand or sit for the flag pledge.
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New York police said Monday that they were investigating an explosion of “unknown origin” in busy downtown Manhattan, and that people were being evacuated.
Media reports said at least one person had been detained after the blast near the Port Authority transit terminal, close to Times Square.
Early media reports said the blast came from a pipe bomb, and that several people were injured.
“The NYPD is responding to reports of an explosion of unknown origin at 42nd Street and 8th Ave, #Manhattan. The A, C and E line are being evacuated at this time. Info is preliminary, more when available,” the New York police department wrote on their Twitter account.
President Donald Trump was briefed on the explosion, White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders wrote on Twitter.
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WASHINGTON Feb 14 Morgan Stanley has agreed to pay $8 million dollars to settle charges related to single inverse ETF investments that the firm had recommended to clients, U.S. financial regulators said on Tuesday.
In a statement, the Securities and Exchange Commission said Morgan Stanley had admitted to wrongdoing, adding that the company had "recommended securities with unique risks and failed to follow its policies and procedures to ensure they were suitable for all clients." (Reporting by Susan Heavey)
A cyclist took on her first riding challenge, at the age of 65, for St Mary’s Church in Horsham.
Jennifer Holden completed the Prudential Ride London Surrey 46 (a 46 mile ride from Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park to The Mall) in 4 hours and 39 seconds.
Despite ominous clouds at the start, the ride went ahead through a mixture of sun and cloud, with just one light shower.
Jennifer said: “Prudential Ride London Surrey 46 is in its second year, organised alongside the Prudential Ride 100 - now in its fifth year.”
She said it was very well organised and supported, with stops along the route for water and food. There were also plenty of cheering spectators to give the cyclists a vital bit of moral support.
Jennifer is raising money for ‘Thanks a Million’, a project supporting conservation work at the 12th century St Mary’s Church in Horsham, and improvements to the Church Centre.
To contribute, visit: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/JenniferHolden
A Taneytown man was arrested Monday after he was allegedly found in possession of crack cocaine and marijuana.
Jonathan Michael Stead, 30, of the 3000 block of Old Taneytown Road, was charged with possession with intent to distribute, possession of crack cocaine and marijuana, possession of distribution paraphernalia, and possession of paraphernalia. He is being held at the Carroll County Detention Center, according to electronic court records.
According to the statement of charges, the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office and the Carroll County Drug Task Force executed a search and seizure warrant for Stead’s residence on Feb. 13. During the search, deputies allegedly found 37 bags of crack cocaine, 4.7 grams of marijuana, a digital scale and a smartphone.
In the weeks following execution of the search warrant, law enforcement was unable to make contact with Stead. A warrant was issued for his arrest on March 9. He was arrested on Monday and held without bail, according to the statement.
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Welcome to's "." Every week, we highlight one of our favorite local bands. This week, we're pleased to bring youAlex - VocalsSebas - GuitarEman - DrumsKevin - BassThe band was formed in 2015 by Sebas and Eman and has had a few lineup changes which resulted in getting Alex, Kevin & BaileyWe have our single "Cop Out" out on Bandcamp and SoundCloud You can look us up on almost all social media asbut we are most active on our Twitter Chaotic, loud, fast, aggressive, hardcoreOur most memorable show was opening up for Negative Approach at Will's Pub.We've played with several local bands but none that we are very close with.We don't give a fuck.Our favorite thing is the fact that we have Lou's down the street, least favorite thing is that we can't get 40oz.We are testing boundaries on our new material.
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) – A Texas man who has pleaded guilty to bribing Mississippi’s former prison chief argues that he should get a lower sentence or stay out of federal prison altogether.
The sentencing hearing for Mark Longoria of Houston began Monday and is scheduled to continue Tuesday. He faces up to five years in prison.
Longoria waived indictment and pleaded guilty to a felony charge of conspiracy to commit bribery in August.
The CEO of Drug Testing Corp., Longoria admitted he paid nearly $230,000 to Mississippi businessman Cecil McCrory for his work helping to secure $782,000 in sales of drug testing cups in 2013 and 2014. Longoria has said he found out during the contract that McCrory was kicking back $60,000 to then-Corrections Commissioner Christopher Epps but did nothing to stop it.
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Emily Boa was last seen May 23. (Source: Montgomery County Police)
A 16-year-old girl missing for a week from her Maryland home may be in the Richmond area.
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children says Emily Boa was last seen at her home on May 23 in Kensington.
Boa is 5 feet 7 inches tall with blue eyes. Her natural hair color is blonde, but she may have dyed it black.
The Montgomery County Police Department says Boa was last seen wearing a yellow hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans, and carrying a black backpack. She has tattoos on her left wrist.
In addition to possibly being in the Richmond area, the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children says she may have traveled to the Hanover, Pennsylvania, area.
If you have any information about Boa, contact the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children at 800-THE-LOST or the Montgomery County Police Department at 301-279-8000.
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CHICAGO (AP) — An appeals court has refused to toss corruption charges against former U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock, saying it can’t assess whether his prosecution violated constitutional separation-of-powers clauses until after he goes to trial.
The 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago says in its unanimous ruling Wednesday that it doesn’t believe appellate courts have the authority to address such questions until after a verdict. No date has been set for the 36-year-old Schock’s trial on 22 corruption counts.
The Republican from the central Illinois city of Peoria was indicted in 2016 on charges of misusing funds. He resigned in 2015 amid scrutiny of his spending, including to redecorate his Capitol Hill office in the style of the TV show “Downton Abbey.”
A Schock spokesman didn’t have an immediate comment.
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A South African woman has been found raped and murdered in Mauritius.
The body of Lara Rigs‚ 32‚ was found on Monday in her room at AO Résidence de Luxe‚ in Grand-Baie.
Rigs‚ who also had Swiss nationality‚ had a deep cut in her neck‚ according to police‚ who said an autopsy would be conducted to establish the case of death.
Mauritian website motinews.info said it had established that Rigs was working in Mauritius. Her employer found her body at around 3pm.
The individuals nearly perished in the Kashi River on Sunday in Nilka County of northwest Chinas Xinjiang Uygur.
After missing 20 games with a broken hand, Kevin Love will make his return against the Bucks on Monday.
According to ESPN’s Nick Friedell, Love will play his first game since January 30.
Cavs coach Larry Drew says Kevin Love will play tonight. https://t.co/YFfmhSzgPu — Nick Friedell (@NickFriedell) March 19, 2018
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is moving to rescind Obama-era guidance that encouraged schools to take a person’s race into account to encourage diversity in admissions, an administration official said Tuesday.
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The shift would give schools and universities the federal government’s blessing to take a race-neutral approach to the students they consider for admission.
A formal announcement was expected later Tuesday from the Justice and Education departments, according to the official who spoke on condition of anonymity because the plan had not yet been disclosed.
The Wall Street Journal first reported the move.
April 13 Landmark White Ltd-
* Landmark White to acquire mvs national
* Landmark white limited and Mvs National have entered into an agreement under which lmw will acquire 100% of MVS
* Transaction is significantly eps accretive (anticipated at circa 50% increase over full financial year).
* LMW has agreed to acquire 100% of mvs based on a maximum price of 4.5x calendar 2017 ebitda, of which a total of $23.3mln is payable upon completion
* Lmw will fund acquisition through a total capital raising of A$20.5 million
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An Indian Air Force (IAF) plane crashed in Odisha’s Mayubhanj on Tuesday. (ANI)
An Indian Air Force (IAF) plane crashed in Odisha’s Mayubhanj on Tuesday. The IAF Hawk jet went down in Odisha today. As per reports, the pilot of the plane has sustained injuries has been taken to the nearby state headquarter hospital in Jharkhand. Meanwhile, the other injured people have also been taken to the hospital. The plane crash took place near Odisha-Jharkhand border. The cause of the crash is yet to be ascertained, a CoI will investigate the cause of the accident, Indian Air Force said in a statement. Meanwhile, the investigation is underway. The aircraft was airborne from Kalaikunda on a routine training sortie. However, the trainee pilot managed to eject safely from the aircraft.
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This is one of the first books that I read this year, and it is one of the best. I just loved reading Gurbaksh’s personal story to entrepreneurship. He’s a fantastic writer and the stories he shared made me want to keep reading (sometimes late into the night!).
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you. you'll find this new gas station and convenience store on state road 46 in riley. the "terre haute chamber of commerce" held a ribbon cutting today. we talked to a man who says he's already a regular customer at the store! it's one of their bigger stores. they got everything here. pizza is great.. donuts are great.. riley defintely needed it. "store management" says they've been very busy. they're excited to be serving the riley area. "first friday festivities" are underway
Tea Tuesday at Waveland
Waveland State Historic Site, Lexington
Looking for something fun, unique and different to do with a friend or a group? Waveland State Historic site is serving tea every Tuesday! Tea is served at 2 p.m. in the mansion on fine china. All tea’s include a program, savory food, not to mention the delicious tea served by period dressed interpreters. Once you are finished with the tea enjoy a tour of the Waveland Mansion. A unique one-of-a-kind experience! Reservations are required.
Reservations are required.
Tea Tuesday at Waveland is served at 2:00 p.m.
All Tea Prices: $30.00 per person.
Gluten Free option is an additional $5.00. Must be requested at time of registration.
For more information call 859-272-3611.
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MILAN, April 6 European shares fell in early trade on Thursday after minutes of the Federal Reserve's last meeting raised worries over high stock market valuations, with banks, autos and commodity stocks leading a broad sell-off.
The pan-European STOXX 600 index fell 0.6 percent while UK's FTSE was down 0.7 percent.
The only sector trading in positive territory was real estate, which was up 0.5 percent, with British Land among the top gainers after Exane upgraded the stock to outperform.
British oil company Tullow Oil was the leading loser on the STOXX, down 15 percent, as its shares traded without the rights to subscribe to its 607 million-pound cash call. Energy stocks in general fell after record U.S. crude inventories pushed crude prices lower.
Banks were the biggest loser in Europe, down 1.3 percent. Autos fell 1.1 percent to an eight-week low. (Reporting by Danilo Masoni, editing by Larry King)
Robertson went 3-for-5 with a two-run double, another two-bagger, two walks and a run in an extra-innings win over the Marlins on Tuesday. He was also caught stealing on his only attempt.
Robertson may have been among the more exhausted players from either side by the time the 16-inning marathon concluded, as he spent his entire night on the bases. The stellar effort was an extension of what has been a torrid streak for Robertson since returning from the disabled list, one that's seen him hit .324 (11-for-34) with four doubles, three RBI, five walks and six runs over nine games.
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by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World NZ today at 11:11 pmThe racing was held under the Pursuit Race system with the slowest competitors starting first. A variety of sailing vessels competed including the square rigged free standing rotating masts Maltese Falcon to the super maxi Leopard 3.
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Nicaraguan authorities have released some student protesters arrested during anti-government demonstrations over the past week as President Daniel Ortega seeks to lower tensions.
With freshly shaved heads and some bearing bruises they said were inflicted by police during their captivity, students were dropped along a highway on the outskirts of the capital.
The police said in a statement Tuesday that students were handed over to their families and religious committees.
Ortega on Sunday repealed a social security overhaul that would have increased contributions and reduced pensions. The changes triggered protests that soon spread beyond the social security system. Right groups say at least 30 people died.
Pablo Cuevas of the Permanent Commission on Human Rights accused police of violating students' due process and being guilty of beatings and theft.
Greece concluded on Wednesday the sale of a 5 percent stake in its biggest telecoms operator OTE to Germany’s Deutsche Telekom for 284 million euros, ($329.50 million) the privatizations agency said.
The sale was agreed under Greece’s third international bailout.
Deutsche previously held a 40 percent stake in OTE, a former national monopoly. Following the deal its holding in the firm will stand at 45 percent. [Reuters]
American Vogue's March issue - with its cover featuring a cast of multiracial and body-positive models - was supposed to be a celebration of diversity and inclusion, according to a blog post promoting it. But photos apparently leaked from the issue allude to quite the opposite, and have a lot of people wondering: This, again? The problematic photos, which found their way to the internet Tuesday, show supermodel Karlie Kloss dressed as a Japanese geisha posing throughout Japan's Ise-Shima National Park in an article titled, "Spirited Away."
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Democrats are working to energize voters and convince them they have a plan to fix the state.
We had the opportunity to check out amazing creations from glass that are going on display at the 46th annual International Glass Exhibition. The event is taking place at Habatat Galleries in Royal Oak and the owner of the gallery Corey Hampson joined us to show off some beautiful works of art.
Corey brought in pieces made by very famous glass artists such as: Marc Petrovic, Jon Kuhn, Matt Eskuche, Bertil Vallien, John Littleton & Kate Vogel, and Hiroshi Yamano. More than half of these artists are flying in from all over the world to be at the exhibition. You don't want to miss it.
More than 400 works from more than 100 artists, some of them world renowned, will be showcased at this event. The event is the oldest and largest studio glass exhibit in the world. The event is this Saturday April 29th and it's free to the public! It is at 8 pm at the Habatat Galleries in Royal Oak.
Jason Day and Nike announced on Sunday that the No. 1 golfer in the world will be wearing Nike apparel and shoes in a multi-year deal thought to be worth up to $10 million a year .
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A body of a man found in a Rexdale apartment Wednesday morning is being deemed a homicide, according to Toronto police.
Police said officers responded to a call about “unknown trouble” at 12 Arbordell Rd., around 9:45 a.m.
The body of 42-year-old Abdinasir Hussein was discovered inside the apartment. Police said there appeared to have been an altercation.
Investigators are asking to speak with anyone who may have seen anything out of the ordinary in the Arbordell Road area between Tuesday at 5 p.m. and Wednesday at 10 a.m.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7400 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477).
Hussein is the 46th homicide of the year in Toronto.
The Secretary General of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Mr. Anthony N. Sani, has described the emergence of the Coalition for Nigeria under the leadership of Chief Olusegun Obasanjo as democracy in action.
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) - A Christian group that considers homosexuality to be immoral has bought a building that until late last year housed one of Ohio's oldest gay bars.
The Blade reports property records show the Bretz Nightclub building in Toledo was bought last month for $148,000.
The Greater Toledo House of Prayer says in a statement the previous owner had tried to sell the building for three years so it could remain open as a gay club. The group says it has no role in closing the club and bought the building because it needs more space for worship services.
The chairwoman of a nonprofit group that helps runaway and homeless LGBTQ youths says she has concerns about House of Prayer's motivations for the purchase and challenges the religious organization to "embrace" it.
Information from: The Blade, http://www.toledoblade.com/
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Jackson Police are investigating a shooting that happened Monday night in the 300 block of William McKinley Circle.
A 35-year-old man arrived at a local hospital by private vehicle with a gunshot wound in his leg.
Officers responded shortly after 9 p.m. and learned that the shooting stemmed from an earlier argument between two males.
The victim’s injury does not appear to be life threatening.
The suspect is known by the victim and officers are working to get a positive identification.
This investigation is ongoing.
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BARBERTON, Ohio — Authorities say an Ohio woman shot her husband multiple times earlier this year and dismembered his body.
Forty-nine-year-old Marcia Eubank has been charged with murder in the death of 54-year-old Howard Eubank. Records don’t show an attorney for her.
The Summit County Sheriff’s Office says in a release that deputies went to the couple’s home in Coventry Township in suburban Akron on Saturday when the couple’s adult son called about possible remains. The deputies found deteriorating remains tentatively identified as those of Howard Eubank. The release says investigators believe Eubank was killed earlier this year in a “domestic-related incident.”
Authorities say Marcia Eubank was arrested later Saturday in a store parking lot. A Barberton Municipal Court judge on Monday set bond for her at $1 million.
Humboldt/Lanigan RCMP announced on Monday that they have laid impaired-driving charges related to a fatal ATV collision that took place last year.
Police were called to a side-by-side ATV rollover in a field just north of Lanigan High School on June 10, 2017.
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A 19-year-old man died at the scene.
As a result of an RCMP investigation, Kade Daelick, 19, is facing charges of impaired operation of a motor vehicle causing death, impaired operation of a motor vehicle over 80 mg and causing death, and dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing death.
Daelick, from Lanigan, has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear in Humboldt provincial court on April 23.
Lanigan is approximately 115 kilometres east of Saskatoon.
The father of three of Larry Nassar's victims has apologized to a judge after he tried to attack the former sports doctor who has admitted to sexually assaulting girls under the guise of medical treatment.
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PERTH (miningweekly.com) – Commissioning of the Browns Range crushing circuit has now started, heavy rare earths developer Northern Minerals reported on Tuesday.
The commissioning of the crusher circuit was the first phase of the commissioning for the Browns Range project, in Western Australia, with the pilot plant scheduled for practical completion by the end of June.
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“The focus of the team is on completing the installation and moving to the heavy rare earth carbonate production phase in the September quarter,” said Northern MD George Bauk.
The pilot plant is expected to produce 573 000 kg of mixed heavy rare earth carbonate containing terbium and dysprosium as revenue products, over a three-year period.
LONDON (AP) — Prince Charles says it is a "great joy" to be a grandfather once again, issuing a statement to express his pleasure with the arrival of a boy to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.
The 8-pound, 7-ounce (3.8 kilogram) boy was born Monday morning. The new prince is fifth in line to the throne and is a younger brother to 4-year-old Prince George and Princess Charlotte, who turns 3 next week.
Charles said in a statement Tuesday that "it is a great joy to have another grandchild, the only trouble is I don't know how I am going to keep up with them."
The birth is being marked by bell ringing at Westminster Abbey and a gun salute in London's Hyde Park.
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The Van Wert High School Junior Class invites area residents to the prom open house this Saturday, April 28, from 2-4 p.m. in the Van Wert Middle School gymnasium.
This year, the students chose ‘Hollywood Nights’ as the theme. Come and see how the students transformed the gym and get a picture with some Hollywood “stars” and locals!
Those wanting to view prom decorations should enter the school on the north side of the building, middle school door number M44.
The public is also invited to attend the pre-prom promenade from 7-8 p.m. in the high school gym. Those wanting to watch the promenade shouldpark on the north side of the building behind the middle school gym and enter through door M44. Follow the signs to the high school gym for promenade.
Tottenham Hotspur would perhaps not have been Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri’s first choice in the Champions League draw but he’s confident of progression.
Despite being handed what, on paper, appeared to be an extremely tough draw in the group phase as they were drawn alongside holders Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund, Spurs impressed greatly en route to topping the group.
They have impressed the current Bianconeri boss and in addition to facing the Londoners, he is also excited about a trip to Wembley Stadium, where they have been forced to relocate as their new stadium is constructed.
“Wembley awaits us, one of the sacred temples within sport,” the Juventus boss wrote on his Twitter account following the draw. “Spurs are a young and very talented group but we are Juventus and we can do it.”
The former AC Milan tactician has twice led the Old Lady to Champions League finals but on both occasions he has came up short against Barcelona and Real Madrid respectively.
CHARLESTON (WCHS/BOB AARON, ANNA TAYLOR)– An agreed order from a circuit court judge in Kanawha County extends a ban on violence and mass picketing on Frontier Communications’ property.
Frontier issued a temporary restraining order last week against striking Communication Workers of America union members and its leaders.
The new agreed order continues most of the same restrictions issued in that restraining order and also includes an order to the West Virginia State Police to periodically patrol the entrances and exits to the property.
The court order limits the defendants to picketing by no more than six picketers at least 10 feet from any entrance to the property or at any worksite of any Frontier employee or contractor.
Copies of the agreed order have been distributed to union members or anyone who may be involved in any picketing at or near Frontier.
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SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The mother of Utah man imprisoned in Venezuela for nearly 1½ years is circulating a new audio recording of her son talking about how he's suffering without medical care.
Laurie Holt said Monday that she's sharing the recording Joshua Holt sent by cellphone so people can hear how dire the situation is. She's calling on Venezuela to release him on humanitarian grounds.
In the short recording, he talks about throwing up all night, feeling dizzy and struggling to think.
The 25-year-old traveled to Venezuela in June 2016 to marry a woman. The couple was arrested at her family's Caracas apartment by police who alleged Holt was stockpiling weapons.
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Their families say they're innocent.
Joshua Holt has a hearing scheduled Tuesday in Caracas, but most of his previous hearings have been canceled.
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) – Don’t be alarmed, it’s just a training exercise.
According to Krystal Dotson, spokesperson for the Horry County Police Department, police officers and lifeguards are taking part in a training exercise Wednesday evening on the beach at the Myrtle Beach State Park.
It is unknown how long the training will last.
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HAMILTON, New Zealand — The Canadian men's sevens squad fell 14-12 to No. 4 Argentina on Saturday in the Challenge Trophy semifinal at the New Zealand leg of the World Rugby Sevens Series.
Luke Bradley and Justin Douglas had tries for Canada, while Nathan Hirayama scored a conversion.
Bradley put Canada ahead in the fourth minute only for Luciano Gonzalez to respond a minute later for Argentina.
Maximo Provenzano gave Argentina its first lead in the seventh, while Felipe del Mestre had two conversions. Douglas scored a late try to make it close.
Canada's only win at the tournament came in the Challenge Trophy quarterfinals, a 19-14 victory over No. 12 Wales, after dropping all three group matches on Friday.
The Canadian men, who stand 10th overall after three events, lost 28-14 to the seventh-ranked Americans, 19-14 to No. 9 Kenya and 22-14 to No. 11 Samoa.
Democrat Congressman Eric Swalwell has a colored history accusing anyone who does not agree with the now 100% verified Hillary Clinton concocted fake narrative of Trump-Russia collusion of being a Putin agent.
The Democrat Congressman is so unhinged when it comes to Trump and Russia that he even launched a webpage with flow charts and arrows trying to connect Trump to Putin
This time the smug and arrogant Swalwell took things way to far, accusing Tucker Carlson of being a puppet of the Kremlin.
Tucker was literally left speechless and had to cut of the interview out of fear of “exploding” in anger against the braindead Swalwell.
A driver aged in his 20s has been taken to hospital after the crash involving two lorries near Salford.
The collision created a large diesel spillage forcing authorities to close two anticlockwise lanes between junction 13 for Swinton and junction 16 for Kearsley.
The driver suffered chest, leg and arm injuries but was conscious and breathing, reported the Manchester Evening News.
Both lanes have now been reopened but delays remain.
THE BBC ASSESSES THE NORTH KOREAN CRISIS: “Unpredictability” is at play. Play? Hey Beeb, unpredictability has been a ploy.
North Korea has long been seen to use provocation and brinkmanship to raise tension for its own strategic advantage.
It is then able to win diplomatic and economic concessions through negotiations to defuse the crisis, only later to go on to renege on its disarmament commitments.
As the cycle begins again, at each stage, it moves a step closer to its goal of becoming a fully-fledged nuclear power.
But while the current state of technological advancement of North Korea’s weapons programme matters deeply to the outside world, in particular its near neighbours, the hostile rhetoric is rarely something to take at face value…
“If the US goes on with their reckless option of using military means then that would mean from that very day, an all out war,” Mr Han told me.
(His) interview does though give a hint of the new worrying unpredictability at play.
New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) Lenovo-owned Motorola on Monday opened 50 new "Moto Hubs" in western Uttar Pradesh, including in Noida, Ghaziabad, Agra and Meerut.
Along with Moto x4 and Moto z2 Force smartphones, "Moto Hubs" provide access and availability to Motorola's online exclusive devices like Moto e4 plus and Moto g5 plus, the company said in a statement.
"We have received encouraging response to the previously opened Moto Hubs in NOIDA and are confident of a promising response from the customers in other parts of west UP," said Sanjay Bhattacharya, Regional Sales Lead, Motorola Mobility India.
50 new 'Moto Hubs' were inaugurated in Telangana last week.
The company also has 100 "Moto Hubs" across Tamil Nadu, with 50 in Chennai, and 100 in Karnataka.
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LONDON Brexit minister David Davis said he did not expect Britain to have to pay 50 billion pounds to the European Union as part of the Brexit process and said the era of huge sums being paid to Brussels was coming to an end.
British media reports have suggested that Britain could have to pay around 50 to 60 billion pounds in order to honour existing budget commitments as it negotiates its departure from the bloc.
"We haven't actually had any sort of submission to us from the Commission. But our view is very simple, we will meet our obligations, we are a law abiding country," Davis told broadcaster ITV on Thursday.
"We'll meet our responsibilities but we're not expecting anything like that," he said. "The era of huge sums being paid to the European Union is coming to an end, so once we're out, that's it."
(Reporting by Kate Holton; editing by Guy Faulconbridge)
Chris Stapleton premiered his song “Broken Halos” in concert a few months ago, and now the country star has released a studio version of the song, which is slated to appear on his new record, From A Room: Volume 1.
The studio recording, which is also From a Room’s lead single, maintains the slow-burning melancholy of the live version, with an easygoing temple and country-rock vibe.
“I wrote that song with my dear friend [and SteelDrivers bandmate] Mike Henderson, with whom I probably wrote more songs than anyone who is a co-writer of mine,” Stapleton told Rolling Stone.
“I didn’t include any songs I’d written with him on Traveller, so it was really important to me…to cut songs from some of the guys who helped me learn how to write songs, and Mike is one of those guys.”
Kade McClure was selected Tuesday by the White Sox in the sixth round of the 2017 MLB Draft. But the right-hander still runs second to the most famous Chicago draft pick coming from Mentor, Ohio, this year.
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The cast for Infinity War is already enormous
Idris Elba plays Heimdall, and will make his next MCU appearance in Thor: Ragnarok.
But it seems that, after having such a good time on it, he’s looking to make a bigger impact on the MCU.
“I like that I have a little part in Thor,” he said. “I’m neither movie star or day player. It allows me to do other things I love.”
But he added: “The last one [Ragnarok] was fun. The others weren’t fun. They’re work.
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April 24 (Reuters) - Coca-Cola Co reported quarterly revenue that beat Wall Street estimates on Tuesday on higher demand for Coke Zero Sugar and new flavors of Diet Coke.
The Fanta and Sprite maker’s net profit rose to $1.37 billion, or 32 cents per share, in the first quarter ended March 30 from $1.18 billion, or 27 cents per share, a year earlier.
Revenue fell 16 percent to $7.63 billion, due to the divestment of its bottling operations, but beat analysts’ estimate of $7.34 billion.
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Arsene Wenger has dropped six Arsenal stars from a remarkable line-up to face Middlesbrough at the Riverside.
The Frenchman clearly felt the Crystal Palace defeat was a turning point for his team with a new 3-4-3 system being deployed for tonight's crucial clash.
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Ross Wilburn announced today that he is running for Governor on the Democratic ticket in 2018.
Wilburn is an educator and former mayor of Iowa City. The 52-year-old man grew up in Davenport. He was Iowa City's first African-American mayor and served 12 years on the city council.
Wilburn currently lives in Ames and has worked since 2014 as the diversity officer and associate program director of Community and Economic Development for Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
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MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee police squad has been involved in a crash near 13th and Capitol. The Milwaukee Fire Department tells FOX6 News one person was transported to the hospital from that location.
The crash happened Friday night, October 6th around 9:00 p.m.
A pick-up truck that appears to be involved in the crash is in the front yard of a home, and our FOX6 crew at the scene says the squad involved in the crash was towed away.
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Taylor Ratliff made par to beat Davis Soderberg on the first hole of a sudden death playoff in the Jefferson Cup tournament at Birdwood Golf Club on Sunday.
Firefighters were called out to a fire near Monks Kirby this afternoon (Wednesday).
At 3.10pm Warwickshire Fire Control received a 999 call reporting a tractor on fire in the layby on the Fosse Way near Monks Kirby.
Two fire engines were sent to the scene.
One crew from Rugby Fire Station and another from Nuneaton Fire Station attended.
The tractor fire was extinguished using breathing apparatus, hose reel and foam.
March 14 is known as Pi Day because the date "3-14" matches the first three numbers of Pi, the mathematical constant.It is usually embraced by math geeks or pizza and pie lovers.To celebrate "& Pizza" in Philadelphia is giving away two free weddings.The couples are both from the Philadelphia area. Melissa Gandolfo and Jorge Velazquea will tie the knot, as well as Kate Boyle Steed and Nick Laffey.The restaurant has done this at several of their franchises the past couple of years.It provides the flowers, wedding cakes, and, of course, the pizza.
On Dec. 4, an Oregon State Trooper pulled over an SUV on Highway 140 in Klamath Falls after the driver appeared to be weaving in and out of his lane. The driver, later identified as Andrew Garrigan, and his passenger, Jacob Runion, both from Texas, consented to a search of the vehicle.
Albany residents are coming together to help with a nationwide campaign to end child poverty.
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The Tass news agency says that Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived at a Russian military air base in Syria.
Tass said that Putin's plane landed at the Hemeimeem air base in Syria's coastal province of Latakia, the heartland of Syrian President Bashar Assad's Alawite minority. The visit marks Putin's first trip to Syria and comes as Assad's forces have retaken control over most of Syria under the Russian air cover.
The air base has served as the main foothold for the air campaign Russia has waged since September 2015 in support of Assad.
In this Monday, April 10, 2017, file photo, Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen speaks on stage as part of a conversation put on by the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy at the University of Michigan's Rackham Auditorium in Ann Arbor, Mich. On Wednesday, June 14, 2017, the Fed is set to announce that it's raising its benchmark short-term interest rate for the third time in six months, a vote of confidence in a slow-growing but durable American economy.
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VANCOUVER — Former British Columbia premier Christy Clark is joining the Bennett Jones law firm as a senior adviser in its Vancouver office.
The firm says Clark will join its government affairs and public policy team, which also counts former deputy prime minister Anne McLellan and former foreign minister John Baird as members.
Bennett Jones CEO Hugh MacKinnon says in a statement that Clark’s focus on economic growth through trade fits in well with the interests of the firm’s clients.
Clark resigned as B.C. premier last summer, having served in the role since 2011, after the provincial New Democrats formed a minority government with the support of the Green party.
Bennett Jones is a Canadian firm with more than 380 lawyers and business advisors in nine offices.
The Royals have recalled right-handed pitcher Trevor Oaks from Class AAA Omaha and placed Blaine Boyer on the disabled list because of a right lower back strain. John Sleezer Star file
The woman was accused of throwing eggs at Patnaik on January 31 when he was addressing a public meeting. (File | PTI)
BALASORE: A court here today sent a woman accused of hurling eggs at Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik to judicial custody till February 8.
The Judicial Magistrate (First Class), Jaleswar, Sumitra Sahu passed the order, a public prosecutor said.
The woman was accused of throwing eggs at Patnaik on January 31 when he was addressing a public meeting at Talasari in Balasore district, he said.
The woman was produced in court in connection with the case registered under relevant IPC and CrPC sections at Marine Police Station, Talsari, the public prosecutor said.
The accused was allegedly manhandled by police and ruling BJD supporters after she was caught, and later admitted to the Balasore head quarter hospital from where she was discharged today, he added.
At a wake in Iran's holy city of Qom in February, a small group of Bahraini emigres and clerics mourned a young militant killed in a gun battle with Bahrain's security forces. The eulogy was delivered by an exiled Bahraini cleric who has called for the island's Shi'ite Muslim majority to uproot the Sunni Al Khalifa monarchy in a holy war.
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The European Union Commission and most of the major parliamentary groups are making a final push to approve a landmark trade deal with Canada ahead of a decisive vote in the EU’s legislature.
At the same time, hundreds of protesters were already outside the parliament building in Strasbourg, France, arguing that instead of growth and jobs, such a deal will bring an erosion of environmental, labor and consumer standards.
Ahead of the noon vote, EU trade Chief Cecilia Malmstrom tried to assuage concerns that the deal uniting some 500 million Europeans with 35 million Canadians would cut into the independence of EU decision-making. She said it “will not change food safety standards or any other EU requirements, only the EU institutions can do that.”
LONDON (Reuters) - British officials are expected to meet later on Wednesday to discuss the case of two people whose possible poisoning is being investigated by counter-terrorism police, a spokesman for Prime Minister Theresa May said.
The pair were found in critical condition from suspected exposure to an unknown substance near the southwestern English city of Salisbury where a former Russian spy was poisoned in March.
× Congressmen learn from the Alexandria, Virginia shooting: “We have to treat each other with respect, dignity and civility”
Congressmen Roskam (R-6th), Quigley (D-5th) and Krishnamoorthi (D-8th) address the shooting that took place this morning at a Republican Congressional baseball practice. It’s safe to conclude that a lesson has been learned from the incident, as each expresses. Those takeaways include effective bipartisan collaboration, gun safety awareness and unity.
The Awards includes five Kirti Chakras, 17 Shaurya Chakras, 85 Sena Medals (Gallantry), three Nao Sena Medals (Gallantry) and two Vayu Sena Medals (Gallantry). Of all 112, 19 are posthumous. (Reuters)
President Ram Nath Kovind has approved 112 Gallantry Awards to armed forces and paramilitary personnel on the occasion of the 71st Independence Day. The Awards includes five Kirti Chakras, 17 Shaurya Chakras, 85 Sena Medals (Gallantry), three Nao Sena Medals (Gallantry) and two Vayu Sena Medals (Gallantry). Of all 112, 19 are posthumous. Those awarded the Kirti Chakra include Major Preetam Singh Kunwar of the Garhwal Rifles; Havildar Giris Gurung (Posthumous) from the First Gorkha Rifles; Major David Manlun (Posthumous), of the Naga Regiment; Pramod Kumar (Posthumous), Commandant, 49 Batallion, Central Reserve Police Force and Chetan Kumar Cheeta, Commandant, CRPF.
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A FORMER bingo hall will make way for 10 flats, one house and a shop, it has been decided.
At the latest Portsmouth City Council planning committee, councillors voted unanimously to approve the part-demolition of the ex-Crown Bingo hall on Kingston Road, in North End.
The building has been left unused for several years and councillors were pleased to put plans in motion to put the site to use.
Councillor Luke Stubbs said: ‘This is a really positive scheme to make use of an existing build.
‘It’s great that the frontage of the hall is going to be kept as it is.
‘There’s no law to stop it being demolished entirely so it’s good that didn’t happen.’
Comedian Ralphie May has died of cardiac arrest, his manager confirms. He was 45 years old.May's body was discovered Friday morning at his private residence in Las Vegas. His manager said he had been battling pneumonia and canceled several shows in the last month in an effort to recover.May is survived by his wife, Lahna Turner, and children, April June May and August James May.
The Phoenix Suns will suspend forward Marquese Chriss for one game after a verbal confrontation with the team's strength coach, according to an ESPN report.
Per the report, an argument broke out after Friday night's loss to the Jazz over a postgame routine Chriss is required to do.
The 20-year-old tallied three points and three rebounds in 14 minutes in the loss. He is averaging 7.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.0 block and 21.0 minutes per game across 46 appearances in his second NBA season.
Chriss missed seven games in January due to hip and ankle injuries.
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Pennsylvania high court orders judge to free rapper Meek Mill on bail while he appeals decade-old drug, gun convictions.
The U.S. Border Patrol says a North Carolina woman is facing a charge she was transporting people into the United States who didn't have permission to be in the country.
A complaint filed in U.S. District Court in Burlington says Border Patrol agents were alerted early Sunday that six people had walked into the United States from Canada in Highgate, Vermont.
Agents spotted an SUV driven by 31-year-old Carmen Melari Ferrufino Perdomo, of Charlotte, North Carolina, a U.S. citizen originally from Honduras. It's unclear if she has an attorney.
In the car were six Mexican citizens who told investigators they had crossed into the United States that night.
The Border Patrol says the area where the group was first spotted has seen multiple smuggling events in the past few weeks.
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Until recently, Syrian-American filmmaker Elias Matar probably was best known for Chingaso the Clown , his 2006 campy short thriller about an orphaned clown bent on revenge. That all began to change in the fall of 2015, when he flew from his home in Glendale to Austria.
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Three members of Congress will be honored tonight for their help in keeping federal funding for New Jersey health centers.
Sen. Robert Mendendez and Reps. Frank Pallone and Albio Sires will be feted at the Alliance Community Healthcare gala fund-raising dinner beginning at 6 p.m. at the Upper Montclair Country Club.
Proceeds will support the Hudson County health center's mission to provide free healthcare screenings, purchase medical diagnostic equipment, and add a behavioral health suite to support the continuum of care that is often beyond the financial reach of many of patients.
For information on tonight's dinner, go to alliancech.org, call Barbara Ann Hutson at 551-256-8482 or email bahutson@alliancech.org.
Ottawa police said they seized about 1,000 alcoholic beverages, fielded 10 service calls for noise and issued 31 provincial offence notices on a busy St. Patrick’s Day on Saturday.
Police and bylaw teams teamed up to canvas neighbourhoods like Sandy Hill and the ByWard Market for the “community safety education initiative” between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Most of the provincial offence notices were for alcohol consumption on public property or trespassing, said police.
At one raucous house party on Russell Avenue in the Sandy Hill neighbourhood, about 70 or 80 people crowded the front lawn, carrying beverages and decked out in green apparel.
Several Ottawa police officers attended the scene — checking drinks and confiscating alcohol in some cases — but no arrests were made and the party was allowed to go on.
Gibson was pulled midway through the second period Monday after allowing four goals on 16 shots to the Flames in Game 3.
Jonathan Bernier came in to mop up the 4-1 deficit left by Gibson, and he did so in fine form, turning aside all 16 shots to allow the Ducks to climb out of their hole and prevail in overtime, 5-4. Anaheim is now up 3-0 in the series and will have four opportunities to close out the Flames, so it's difficult to say at this point whether head coach Randy Carlyle will roll with Gibson or Bernier in Game 4 on Wednesday.
Authorities said a 54-year-old man died after his vehicle left the road and overturned in Crawford County early Monday.
Donny Cole, an Alma resident, was driving south on U.S. 71 when his 1997 Lexus veered off the highway shortly after 5 a.m., according to a report from Arkansas State Police.
The vehicle overturned and ejected Cole, killing him, police said.
Conditions were said to be clear and dry at the time of the wreck.
At least 463 people have died in crashes on Arkansas roads this year, according to preliminary state police data.
The 36 year old will not be offered new contract - and will now be a target for clubs in China and the USA eager to hand the former England captain one last lucrative swansong.
Chinese club Shanghai Shenhua are willing to pay the 36 year old some £20 million a year.
There is also interest from Major League Soccer clubs in the USA, and in the Middle East - but West Bromwich Albion and Bournemouth are both also keen.
Terry, whose one year contract runs out at the end of this campaign, and Chelsea jointly announced the decision on Monday.
The Chelsea skipper, at the club since he was 14, said: “After 22 years there is so much to say and so many people to thank.
Retro Encounter 21: Diablo III ~ Final Thoughts
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Three Retro Encounter podcasters braved the High Heavens and the Burning Hells to deliver their thoughts on, Blizzard's Gothic-influenced action RPG. All the panelists are Diablo veterans who Demon Hunted their way throughthis past November.
So did Diablo III meet Retro's expectations, when its predecessors are the very originators of the loot RPG? Or did Loot 1.0's Auction House and Inferno Mode taint the sanctity of the franchise? We drew a few conclusions. Read on and find out.
For the first time, the third night of Hanukkah will see a state event at the Western Wall devoted to the Holocaust survivors and their rebirth from darkness to light.
The event, sponsored by the Western Wall foundation and the Claims Conference, will be attended by hundreds of holocaust survivors and their families as well as representatives of assistance organizations for survivors and other visitors.
KSFR's Art Beat Reporter John Shannon talks with Santa Fe artist Matthew Higginbotham about his creative journey from landscaper to painter of American landscapes.
UPDATE 3-U.S. judge orders more environmental analysis of Dakota pipeline
WASHINGTON, June 14 A federal judge ordered the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to reconsider its environmental review of the Dakota Access Pipeline on Wednesday, opening up the possibility that the line could be shut at a later date.
Serving up success, schools across the coast are reminding kids to start the day off right during National School Breakfast Week.
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Baku. 1 November. REPORT.AZ/ "The Russian market is wide and we don't face serious threat here yet".
Report informs, Minister of Agriculture Heydar Asadov said answering question of journalists about start of exports of Turkish tomatoes to Russia.
According to him, the concept of market has changed: "The market is not completely so as realized by us, we should increase product exports to Russian networks, because market gradually loses its importance. Supermarkets and logistics centers are created. We have begun packaging of our products and fighting for these networks. Now Azerbaijan's tomato is sold under brand. Together with Turkey, we have always provided the Russian market with tomatoes".
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Football Club has teamed with YouTube TV to air the new MLS team's English-language matches on local television.
YouTube TV will also carry all nationally televised matches on ESPN, Fox and FS1 as part of the multi-year deal announced Wednesday. The team's jersey will prominently feature a YouTube TV logo.
LAFC has a league-high 16 matches that will be broadcast nationally on ESPN, Fox, FS1 and Univision this season. Still to be announced is a local over-the-air Spanish-language broadcast outlet as well as deals with both English- and Spanish-language radio stations.
The deal is a first in North American professional sports where all locally televised matches are on a live TV streaming provider.
YouTube TV launched last April as a cable-free live TV service airing local sports and news. It costs $35 a month and is currently available in over 80 metro areas.
An Iowa judge has dismissed a case against a man convicted of a dragging death, citing a clerk's error and failures by other officials. Judge Robert Blink also ordered the release of Michael Moss, who was convicted in 2009 of killing Des Moines resident Nick Harris.
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The 2017 Teen Choice Awards held last night (Sunday, August 146) at the University of Southern California’s Galen Center in Los Angeles. Hosted by John Cena and Victoria Justice, the annual ceremony recognizes teen icons in film, television, music, sports, fashion, comedy and the web. The event was attended by Zendaya, Rita Ora, Paris Jackson, Neyo, Vanessa Hudgens, […] The post All the Photos! Zendaya, Rita Ora, Paris Jackson, Neyo at the Teen Choice Awards 2017 + Full List of Winners appeared ...
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BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) - North Dakota has failed to reach a settlement with a group of Native Americans who sued the state over its expanded voter identification laws.
Secretary of State Al Jaeger says the closed-door meeting Tuesday was unsuccessful, but "discussions may continue."
The settlement talks were held a month after U.S. District Judge Daniel Hovland criticized the state for raising a "litany of embellished concerns" about people taking advantage of his ruling that expands the proof of identity Native Americans can use for North Dakota elections.
The state has appealed the ruling but Hovland had suggested the parties negotiate a settlement.
Tom Dickson, a Bismarck-based lawyer for tribal members, says he was hopeful a settlement could be reached. But he says "the ball is in the state's court."
Berlin - German police say they have arrested a Russian man who has been sought by South Korea for more than 13 years as a suspected accessory to murder.
Federal police said on Monday that the 53-year-old, whom they didn't identify, was arrested at Munich airport as he was in transit between Moscow and Prague. He is now in custody awaiting extradition.
Police said the man, who was arrested on Saturday, was sought by South Korean authorities as an accomplice to the killing of a man in 2003.
He is accused of driving the getaway car, and could face up to 25 years in prison if convicted.
Andre Iguodala ruled out for Game 1 of 2018 NBA Finals
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Warriors forward Andre Iguodala will be out for Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday night as he recovers from a bone bruise in his left knee that cost him the final four games of the Western Conference Finals.
The Warriors said Iguodala, who was injured in Game 3 against the Rockets on May 20, was evaluated Tuesday and is making progress but still has the bruise and inflammation of the nerve surrounding his knee. Coach Steve Kerr has said Iguodala wouldn’t play until he can run without pain. He will be re-evaluated ahead of Sunday’s Game 2.
Kevin Love’s status for Cleveland remained unclear as he went through the concussion protocol after he was injured in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals against Boston. He wasn’t scheduled to attend media day Wednesday at Oracle Arena, where the Warriors host the series opener.
The Warriors host the Cavaliers in the series opener at 7 p.m. CT Thursday.
Sao Paulo defender Rodrigo Caio has been recalled to the Brazil squad, following Thiago Silva's injury against Bolivia on Thursday.
Rodrigo Caio has received a late call-up ahead of Brazil's final 2018 World Cup qualifier with Chile, replacing Thiago Silva.
The 24-year-old Sao Paulo defender joined the squad in their Friday training session, after tests confirmed a right thigh muscle injury for Silva, sustained in the Selecao's 0-0 draw with Bolivia on Thursday.
In an otherwise chaotic finish to CONMEBOL's qualification cycle, Brazil have already secured a place in Russia next year, leading second-placed Uruguay by 10 points.
Despite his side having already qualified, Brazil coach Tite named a full-strength starting XI in La Paz.
On the other hand, Chile need a win in Sao Paulo, with only two points separating them and seventh-placed Paraguay.
YEREVAN, APRIL 18, ARMENPRESS. Negotiations over a free trade agreement between Iran and the EEU continue.
Anna Ohanyan, spokesperson of Armenia’s minister of economic development and investments, told ARMENPRESS the talks are in a rather intense phase.
Ohanyan denied media reports saying the Armenian government will ‘step back’ from the idea of creating a free economic zone on the Armenia-Iran border.
“Soon we will witness the signing of the document with the operator of the free economic zone according to the defined procedure”, she added.
South Carolina senior linebacker Antoine Wilder and redshirt sophomore defensive tackle Aaron Thompson will transfer at the end of the semester, Will Muschamp announced Tuesday night.
The 5-foot-10, 198-pound Wilder has four career starts among his 28 career appearances and has played at outside linebacker, safety and nickel.
Wilder was credited with seven tackles in eight games last season.
A Riverdale, Ga. native, Wilder was a three-star prospect out of Hapeville Charter High School.
Thompson redshirted during his first season in 2016 and did not play last year either as he spent most of the season with a shoulder injury that also kept him out of spring. Thompson was considered a three-star prospect out of Dillard High in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
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Alice In Chains has announced the first run of must-see shows for 2018 - a North American headline tour that kicks off April 28th at the House Of Blues in Boston. Dates are listed below and ticket info can be found here.
Over the course of their remarkable career, Alice In Chains has garnered multiple Grammy nominations, sold more than 20 million albums worldwide and amassed a diehard international fanbase whose members number in the millions. They remain one of the most successful and influential American rock bands of all time.
Tour dates:
April
28 - Boston, MA - House of Blues
30 - Syracuse, NY - Landmark Theatre
May
1 - Toronto, ON - Massey Hall
3 - Washington DC - Anthem
4 - Charlotte, NC - Carolina Rebellion
7 - New York, NY - Hammerstein Ballroom
10 - Atlanta, GA - Coca-Cola Roxy
13 - Somerset, WI - Northern Invasion
15 - Chicago, IL - Riviera Theatre
16 - South Bend, IN - Morris Performing Arts Center
18 - Columbus, OH - Rock on the Range
19 - Philadelphia, PA - WMMR BBQ
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — A Connecticut man accused of taking his baby while in DCYF care in Rhode Island and taking her to Florida is now back in the Ocean State.
State Police say they arrested 38-year-old Daniel Campos on Friday and held him without bail.
Campos and his girlfriend Gabriela Paz were arrested earlier this month after they took their three-year-old daughter and fled to Jacksonville, Florida.
The infant was not hurt.
Campos is scheduled to face a judge in Providence Superior Court in April.
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Anderson County is pleased to announce its participation in the National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 3, 2018.
Anderson County’s observance of the 2018 National Day of Prayer will be held from noon to 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 3, on the front steps of the Anderson County Courthouse, 100 North Main St. in Clinton. The Courthouse will be open, but with limited staff during the ceremony, so citizens are asked to be patient if they have business to conduct.
We are inviting all Anderson County citizens to attend the local ceremony. Prayers will be offered for county officials, our nation and military, our community, and churches and families. Local pastors will lead those assembled in prayer, and local students will provide musical selections.
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CNBC's Emily Tan reports on the press conference at which Hong Kong entrepreneur Li Ki-shang announced his retirement.
A 16-year-old boy is being credited for saving his family and tenants when their Victoria home caught on fire.
Fire crews were called to the house fire on McClure St. in Fairfield at around 11:30 am on Monday.
“We knew pretty early on that the fire was deep seeded in the structure and we went from offensive to defensive,” said Deputy Fire Chief Dan Atkinson.
Mike McComb says he’s the owner of the house. “My oldest son Sam got everyone out of the house. His two younger brothers and his grandmother. He attempted to put out the fire, but it got too big, so he made the right decision getting out.”
Neither McComb nor his wife were home, because they were at work.
Tenants living in the lower suite of the house were also alerted and got out safely.
From the outside, the damage looks extensive but McComb says it doesn’t matter because everyone is safe.
“It’s only stuff, my tv, my Xbox, clothing can all be replaced.”
The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
A Scandinavian Airlines flight diverted to Goose Bay Airport on Sunday departed Labrador for Copenhagen, Denmark, on Monday morning.
A representative of SAS told CBC News that Flight SK944 was on its way from Chicago to Copenhagen on Sunday when the plane suffered a loss of cabin pressure.
The Airbus A340 carrying 196 passengers diverted to Happy Valley-Goose Bay, descended under "standard security procedure" and made a "calm and controlled landing," the airline said.
Passengers had to wait for a replacement aircraft to arrive from Denmark, after Scandinavian Airlines Flight SK944 lost cabin pressure and was diverted to Goose Bay. (Jeff Lukasik/Twitter)
SAS said a replacement aircraft was brought in from Copenhagen to bring passengers back to Denmark, taking off at 7:03 a.m. AT.
The airline also expressed its thanks to the people of Goose Bay "who have gone out of their way to assist passengers during a demanding and unforeseen situation."
A US Air Force C-5 Galaxy and a C-17 Globemaster sit on the tarmac at Travis Air Force Base in Fairfield, California, on July 17, 2008
A US Air Force base in the San Francisco area was placed on lockdown on Wednesday following reports of an active shooter incident, a spokeswoman said.
"We are having an active shooter incident at the base right now and the base is on lockdown," staff sergeant Nicole Leidholm, a spokeswoman at Travis Air Force Base, told AFP.
She said all staff at the facility, located 55 miles (90 kilometers) northeast of San Francisco, had been told to seek shelter or avoid the area.
Leidholm said the alarm was sounded at approximately 3:15 pm local time and there were no initial reports of casualties.
NEW DELHI: Out-of-favour India international Sandeep Singh has become only the second hockey player from the country to receive an Honorary Doctorate.
Sandeep, a dreaded drag-flicker in his hey days, was bestowed with the honour by Desh Bhagat University, a private educational institution in Amloh, Fatehgarh Sahib district of Punjab.
Sandeep is only the second Indian player after former captain and sitting Member of Parliament, Dileep Tirkey, to have an honorary degree for sporting excellence.
Tirkey received an honorary degree from Sambalpur University in 2010.
"It is a big honour for me. Being an hockey player it's a big thing for me to receive such a degree for my achievements in the field of sports. It is a recognition of my hard work," Sandeep told PTI after receiving the degree today.
Once regarded as the country's top drag-flicker, Sandeep has been in and out of the national team since the 2012 London Olympics mainly due to injury.
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U.S. Army Garrison Hawaii commander, Col. Thomas J. Barrett, hopes all personnel have a safe and enjoyable holiday on Wednesday, July 4.
Barrett assumed command of the Garrison on June 28, 2018, at Weyand Field, Schofield Barracks, along with Command Sgt. Maj. Jeffrey P. Cereghino who took responsibility as the senior enlisted adviser and leader.
Note: Personnel are prohibited from using fireworks on all military installations. Only authorized, professional fireworks are permitted, such as at the Fourth of July Spectacular.
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The gardening scheme, which has been running since 2002, is a one off visit by a supervised team from the Dwyfed-Powys probation service. The Gardening Scheme runs from April to November. The team will supply their own gardening equipment and will take an unruly or overgrown garden back down to a manageable state. N.B. Garden won't be dealt with if client is moving house or lives with a family member capable of cutting the garden.
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* Capgemini will acquire the North American operations of Ciber, for a total price of $50 million
* Assets to be acquired include the majority of the North American business of Ciber, covering client-focused assets, employees and operations, with revenue of around $275 million
* Acquisition will strengthen Capgemini's presence in the region with key Fortune 1000 clients in sectors such as Automotive, Telecom and Media sectors, Capgemini says in a statement
* Says deal likely to be accretive to EPS
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ROCHESTER, Minn. (AP)  Prosecutors are reviewing charges against a man held for fatally stabbing two men at a Salvation Army apartment building in Minnesota.
Police say the 53-year-old man was intoxicated when he killed the men following an argument at Castleview Apartments in Rochester, a building that provides housing for the homeless, disabled and those with mental health issues.
The man was arrested shortly after the stabbings Saturday night as he tried to leave the building through a back stairway. The Olmsted County Attorney's Office was reviewing the case Monday and expected to file charges Tuesday. The suspect was being held on two tentative counts of second-degree murder.
Police say the victims, 57-year-old Phillip William Hicks and 45-year-old Eric Alan Flemming, were stabbed in the chest and upper abdomen. Both lived in the building.
THE curtain has fallen on the last Circus Starlight performance at L’Eree.
The circus, which was organised by Gill Valler, has been held in Guernsey every summer since 1989.
But she decided this summer would be the last season and the final shows were held yesterday.
Around 30 shows have been held over the last three weeks, with clowns and acrobats.
‘Today has been very good,’ she said.
‘Some days have been good and some days bad. But everyone seems to have enjoyed it.’
Walz named state Rep. Peggy Flanagan to his ticket late Thursday night. Flanagan is a second-term lawmaker from St. Louis Park with strong connections to Democratic activists.
It’s the first pick for a potential lieutenant governor before the race for an open governor’s seat heats up. Flanagan’s selection gives Walz’s candidacy a liberal tilt that he’ll need for an endorsement battle next year among a crowded field of Democrats.
Walz is a six-term congressman from southwestern Minnesota representing a district that leans slightly Republican. He says he’ll rely on Flanagan’s knowledge and expertise.
More than 14 candidates are in the running to replace Gov. Mark Dayton, who will leave office in 2019.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP)  Most statewide Republican officeholders in Alabama say they're voting for Roy Moore for U.S. Senate.
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey says she intends to vote for the embattled Moore, as do the state attorney general, auditor, secretary of state, agriculture commissioner and public service commission president. State Treasurer Young Boozer couldn't be reached for comment.
But the state's senior U.S. senator didn't vote for Moore. Sen. Richard Shelby says he instead wrote in the name of another Republican when he voted by absentee ballot.
Moore is fighting for his political life following allegations that he molested young women and tried to date teen girls decades ago while in his 30s. He has denied the allegations. Polls show him in a tight race with Democrat Doug Jones.
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GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — Authorities in Guatemala have raised by more than 130 the number of people officially missing from last month's deadly eruption of the Volcano of Fire.
The country's disaster agency says in a statement that the new figure is 332, up from 197 previously.
It said Wednesday that the revision followed a review of nearly 200,000 records and verifying lists of people living in shelters.
The Volcano of Fire is one of the region's most active, located to the southwest of Guatemala City.
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Authorities have confirmed at least 113 deaths from the June 3 eruption, which sent superheated flows raging through small villages. Eighty-five of those bodies have been identified.
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Super Rugby-winning coach Chris Boyd will leave the Wellington-based Hurricanes at the end of the tournament to join England club Northampton as its director of rugby.
Boyd, who is also a former coach of the New Zealand Under-20s, was seen as a possible future All Blacks coach but has chosen to join an exodus of top New Zealand coaching talent to overseas clubs.
He follows Dave Rennie, who won two Super Rugby titles with the Chiefs and is now coaching in Scotland, and Jamie Joseph, who guided the Highlanders to a maiden Super Rugby title, and is now coaching Japan.
Boyd said it was tough to leave the Hurricanes after four seasons "but the opportunity at Northampton presented an exciting new challenge that was too good to pass up."
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Missouri Lottery's "Show Me Cash" game were:
06-12-23-25-34
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Estimated jackpot: $100,000
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× State website helps people, businesses shop for private retirement plans
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — A new Washington state website now offers a simple way for people and small business owners to shop around for low-fee private retirement savings plans.
The Washington Department of Commerce said Monday that the online portal is the first of its kind in the nation.
The so-called Retirement Marketplace is aimed at helping roughly 2 million Washington state residents who do not have access to retirement savings plans through their work. It’s also intended to help small businesses that may not offer such plans because of their complexity or fees.
Self-employed workers, those who work part-time or work in the gig economy and others can shop for low-fee plans.
Participation is voluntary. The state runs the website, but people sign up with private providers.
Plans listed on the website must meet certain requirements, including having low fees. They’re also reviewed by the state.
President Donald Trump’s national security adviser has discussed the situation in Afghanistan with India’s prime minister, nearly a week after the U.S. military dropped a massive non-nuclear bomb in the country that it said killed 94 militants.
H.R. McMaster’s meeting Tuesday with Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked the first visit by a Trump administration official to India, a key ally in Asia.
The U.S. Embassy says the two also discussed ways to increase defense and counter-terrorism cooperation, and McMaster assured Modi of India’s status as a major defense partner in the global fight against terrorism.
Indian TV stations broadcast images of McMaster and Modi, each flanked by officials, sitting together at Modi’s home in the Indian capital.
McMaster’s visit followed stops in Kabul and Islamabad.
Former Australian PM Tony Abbott said that if US President-elect Donald Trump holds by his promise to move the American embassy in Israel to Jerusalem, then Australia should take a similar step.
Abbott has called on Australia to cut its $40 million-a-year aid budget to the Palestinian Authority while it “keeps paying pensions to terrorists and their families”, according to The Australian.
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Scott Dudelson/Getty ImagesStone Sour‘s Roy Mayorga is the latest drummer to man the kit for the Late Night with Seth Meyers house band. He’ll sit in with the show’s 8G Band all this week, starting with tonight’s episode.
Late Night has often used guest drummers to play with the 8G Band, including Mastodon‘s Brann Dailor, Rage Against the Machine‘s Brad Wilk, Patrick Carney of The Black Keys, Tool‘s Danny Carey, and Matt Cameron of Pearl Jam and Soundgarden.
Mayorga and Stone Sour released their new album, Hydrograd, in June. Earlier this month, the band concluded a tour with Korn in support of the LP.
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A 14-year-old female suffering right leg and lower back pain was airlifted to Rady Children’s Hospital Tuesday afternoon after she was struck by a vehicle near Main and 16th streets, Cal Fire Capt. Robert Ramirez reported.
The accident occurred at 2:39 p.m., according to the California Highway Patrol website.
The CHP is investigating the cause of the accident that involved an 80-year-old male driver eastbound on Main and the teen, who had just left school and was heading toward Montecito Road where she lives, officials reported.
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Maryland guard Kiara Leslie will play next season at North Carolina State as a graduate transfer.
Both schools announced Leslie’s move Wednesday. Leslie will graduate this summer and be immediately eligible with two seasons of eligibility.
Leslie is the younger sister of former Wolfpack men’s basketball player C.J. Leslie. Her hometown is Holly Springs, which is a short drive from N.C. State’s Raleigh campus.
Leslie played two seasons mostly as a reserve for the Terrapins before sitting out last year with an injury. She averaged 4.0 points and 2.8 rebounds in 67 career games.
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Roy Martin III is 27-years-old and a boxer. More importantly, Martin is also an inspiration.
Award-winning photojournalist Arnold Payne filed the report this week for Channel 8 – and if you could use a little motivation, here’s a whole lot of it – from a young man who didn’t let a monumental challenge slow him down.
President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation honoring National Manufacturing Day, saying his administration is helping "compete and win on the world stage."
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He says he's sending some Cabinet secretaries around the country to talk to American workers.
Trump appeared in the Oval Office with members of the National Association of Manufacturers, including BTE Technologies Inc. and Eagle.
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The FDNY will be bringing a summer block party to Staten Island at Engine Company 153/Ladder Company 77 in Stapleton on Saturday.
The party will start at 11 a.m. and conclude at 4 p.m., with games, food, music and family fun. The firehouse is located at 74 Broad St.
It is part of a series of community events being held throughout the five boroughs this summer.
"Once again, the FDNY welcomes thousands of New Yorkers -- from young children to seniors -- to our EMS stations and firehouses across the five boroughs," said Fire Commissioner Daniel A. Nigro in announcing the events earlier this year.
The party will also offer education regarding the "rewarding careers with the department," and attendees can also "receive critical fire safety education and free CPR training," Nigro said.
For any questions regarding the event, contact the FDNY Community Affairs Unit at 718-999-8112.
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Jammu, April 24 KMS): In occupied Kashmir, social activist and tribal leader Chudhary Talib Hussain, has said that the brutal rape and murder of eight-year-old Aasifa in Kathua was aimed at terrorizing the nomadic people and force them to leave the area.
Chudhary Talib Hussain addressing people in Chanderkote and Ramban areas of Jammu region said, “Some forces are trying to create communal wedge between the communities but we have to maintain our age-old communal harmony.”
He said that the nomad Gujjar and Bakarwals have been part of Kashmiri society and the Kathua incident was aimed at terrorizing the nomads living there.
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Most competitive cyclists don't wear a backpack that keeps them alive as they race ... but most competitive cyclists are not like Hannah Jordan. The 15-year-old Tulsa native has a rare metabolic condition that prevents her body from storing sugars. In order to survive, Jordan must always wear a backpack that houses a tube attached to her stomach. When she was younger, Jordan spent years in the hospital as doctors tried to figure out her condition. That only fueled Jordan's desire to overcome adversity and pursue her athletic ambitions. Today, just a few years after learning to ride a bike, she is competing against adult women across the United States and is on the cusp of becoming a professional rider.
[India], Mar. 19 (ANI): A 24-year-old woman, who recently completed her MBBS, has won the election for Sarpanch from village Garhajan in Rajasthan's Bharatpur, thus becoming the youngest and the first MBBS Sarpanch in the district.
Propelled by her ambitions of revamping girls' education and sanitation facilities in the area, Shahnaz Khan she wanted to be a beacon for girls and show how education can transform lives.
"I am happy that I have got the opportunity to serve my people. My priorities will be the education of girls and sanitation. I want to set an example for girls on how education can help in so many ways," said the newly elected Sarpanch.
Khan also said that being the Sarpanch would not affect her career as a doctor. She also emphasised on taking necessary steps to promote the 'Beti Padhao, Beti Bachao' movement in the area, where girls have long been deprived of education. (ANI)
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CLAM UNION TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Authorities have released the identity of a 2-year-old child who died after being accidentally run over by a vehicle driven by a family member in Michigan's northern Lower Peninsula.
The Missaukee County sheriff's office says Josie Thompson of Marion was struck Monday in Clam Union Township, about 165 miles northwest of Detroit. The sheriff's department says she was pronounced dead at the scene near Falmouth Dam.
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The department says the girl's family was in the area to kayak and her father was moving a truck when she was struck.
The death remains under investigation, but authorities say it's being considered an accident.
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In boxing, getting knocked down is nothing unusual. Getting back up is what makes you a champion.Eric Morante, 32, was not only floored while serving in Iraq, his Marine squad had a bridge crumble on them after being hit by a suicide bomber. The Spring Woods graduate lost his right leg, but not his passion for life or for the fight game."I was a boxer before I lost my leg," Morante said. "I wanted to get back in the ring. Boxing had been my sport."Morante got back in the ring with the help of a prosthetic leg. He found a way to use boxing to help other amputees.He started the National Amputee Boxing Association in 2012, which is the first non-profit that has amputee sanctioned fights.Morante will be on the card in Lou Savarese's Black Tie Boxing benefiting the Lone Survivor Foundation next Tuesday night at the Silver Street Studios in Houston.Now, boxing has become more than a sport."It helps us in a therapeutic way to help with leg atrophy," he said. "Fires up muscles that you don't use normally."
Bargarh: A day after BJP candidate for Bijepur bypoll Ashok Panigrahi filed his nomination accompanied by leaders and thousands of BJP workers, Barpali BJP Town president Ajit Das joined the BJD.
Das is the third leader after district BJP president Narayan Sahu and State Executive Member of BJP SC Morcha Pramod Chhatar to join the BJD.
Like Chhatar, Das has also attributed his quitting the BJP to lack of inner party democracy and making Panigrahi candidate of the party when there are other candidates who have toiled hard for the BJP.
Announcing this in the presence of BJD leaders Prasanna Acharya, Debi Mishra and Sanjay Dasburma, Das said the BJP leaders are treating the workers as servants and they are demoralized for this.
Panigrahi, who has been repeatedly rejected by the people, has been nominated by the BJP, Das added.
Smoking rates in NSW have dropped by more than seven per cent over 15 years, according to data released on World No Tobacco Day.
The NSW Population Health Survey reveals 15.2 per cent of adults were smokers in 2017, compared to 22.5 per cent in 2002.
The data shows more than half of the adults in the state have never taken up smoking.
Chief Health Officer Dr Kerry Chant said the decline in smoking rates was across population groups, including youth and Aboriginal people.
"We need to be vigilant to ensure that smoking rates continue to decrease, as there has been a stabilisation of rates in recent years," Dr Chant said in a statement.
The survey also shows the number of pregnant women who smoke has nearly halved from 16.3 per cent in 2002 to 8.3 per cent in 2016.
Police arrested a man Sunday for several offenses after he allegedly bit his ex-girlfriend during an altercation in Novato, police said.
According to police, officers responded to the McDonald's restaurant at 5600 Nave Drive on a report of a physical altercation between a male and a female.
By the time officers arrived, the male had fled the scene. The female victim identified the male suspect as her ex-boyfriend, 30-year-old Oscar DeLeon-Aguilar of San Rafael.
According to police, an investigation revealed that DeLeon-Aguilar became enraged at the victim and bit her face during the altercation.
The injury resulted in the loss of facial tissue above the victim's eye. She was treated and released from a local hospital, police said.
Novato police located and arrested DeLeon-Aguilar in San Rafael. He was booked into the Marin County Jail on suspicion of several offenses, including mayhem, police said.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Novato Police Department at (415) 897-4361.
The issues of strengthening regional cooperation in rail transport are being discussed in Baku as important meetings scheduled for April 17-18 on rail transport initiated by the Economic Cooperation Organization are underway in Baku. Thus, Baku hosts the 13th Meeting of the Heads of ECO Railway Authorities/7th Meeting of Railway Committee of ECO Transit Transport Coordination Council .
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Ramp closures
(Closures on I-8)…They will start Tuesday
. Caltrans will close eastbound Interstate 8 on and off ramps at Fourth Avenue in Winterhaven. This is due to ongoing construction on the Interstate. Signs will be in place to alert motorists to the ramp closures and alternate routes. The closures and detours will be in place through July.
A large group of Boston Red Sox players were in attendance at the Air Canada Centre on Monday night to support the Boston Bruins in Game 6 of their first-round Stanley Cup playoff series against the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Chris Sale, Rick Porcello and JD Martinez were among the many Red Sox who made the trip. Hanley Ramirez also was in attendance, sporting a Bruins home jersey.
The Sox, of course, are in Toronto for their first road series against the Blue Jays this season. That three-game set begins Tuesday night at 7:07 p.m. ET.
The Bruins lead this Round 1 series 3-2. A Game 6 win would punch their ticket to the second round.
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CHICAGO (AP) _ United Continental Holdings Inc. (UAL) on Monday reported first-quarter profit of $96 million.
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The Chicago-based company said it had profit of 31 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to 41 cents per share.
The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of nine analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 37 cents per share.
The airline posted revenue of $8.42 billion in the period, also surpassing Street forecasts. Four analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $8.36 billion.
United shares have declined roughly 3 percent since the beginning of the year. In the final minutes of trading on Monday, shares hit $70.77, a rise of 25 percent in the last 12 months.
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"I think people are starting to settle on the projects that will be most likely to take us to the next step," said DRI Planning Comittee Co-Chair Mike Krusen. After winning $10 million in downtown revitalization funding from the state, city leaders studied which projects meant the most to the community.
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The Borger Bulldog football team had a tough test on the road Friday night facing the Stratford Elks. Borger kept the game close until the fourth quarter before dropping the game 29-13. See more information about the game in this weekend's sports section of the Borger News-Herald.
An Irish Aid agency working in Syria, is concerned a fresh escalation of the conflict could be on the cards.
It's after a Russian military pilot was reportedly killed after his fighter jet was shot down.
It happened in a rebel-held area near Idlib in the north of the country.
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says the pilot was alive when he landed - but was killed after resisting capture by militants.
GOAL's Regional Security Advisor for the Middle East, Derek O Rourke, says it's a worrying development:
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An Indonesian child plays as volcano Mount Sinabung spews hot volcanic ash in Karo on December 11, 2017. Mount Sinabung roared back to life in 2010 for the first time in 400 years, after another period of inactivity it erupted once more in 2013, and has remained highly active since.
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Four soldiers with the Kentucky National Guard face charges in Calloway County after a sexual assault investigation.
According to Kentucky State Police, troopers were called to the Murray-Calloway County Hospital around 10 a.m. on Friday, June 3.
Investigators said the victim was given alcohol and was then sexually assaulted by four men.
Anthony Tubolino, 25, of Auburn, Ky.; charged with second degree rape, second degree sodomy, and third degree unlawful transaction with a minor
Tyler Hart, 19, of Bowling Green, Ky.; charged with first degree sexual abuse and second degree sodomy
Austin Dennis, 21, of Munfordville, Ky.; charged with second degree sodomy
Jacob Ruth, 22, of Munfordville, Ky.; charged with second degree sodomy.
All four men were reportedly in Calloway County in preparation for a weekend deployment.
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Introducing babies to your fur babies is something to be seriously planned. When Cassie went into labor, she had someone watch over Spot while she remained at the hospital. Now, the new baby is 3 days old and this is the first time Spot hears her cry.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) - Kentucky senior left tackle Cole Mosier has sustained a torn right anterior cruciate ligament that ends his Wildcats career.
The 6-foot-6, 335-pound Mosier will undergo surgery on Thursday after injuring the knee during Saturday's scrimmage. He started 13 of 32 career games for Kentucky, including 10 in 2016. Mosier was among four returning starters on a Wildcats offensive line that blocked for a pair of 1,000-yard rushers last season.
Mosier, who walked on and earned a scholarship as a redshirt freshman, is not eligible for a sixth season. The Walton, Kentucky, native called the injury "a big blow" in a release on Monday but thanked Kentucky coaches for everything they did and providing a scholarship that he called "a dream come true."
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In December, many truck-mounted rigs will be required to have electronic logging devices (ELDs). Is your company ready to comply with the new ELD mandate?
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Beef between Pusha T and Drake has been getting serious. Pusha T released his album “Daytona” and in one of the songs spoke about the Young Money crew. Drake took it very personal and released a song to talk about Pusha T’s relationship with his brother and lack of success.
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In Texas, you can tell summer is here when the overnight low is 80 degrees or higher, kids are in camps, and ice cream is almost a meal unto itself. But vacations and summer fun mean something different to Carter BloodCare - a dip in frequent blood donations.
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Act now, Nigerians are hungry, Father Mbaka to Buhari
Leader of the Catholic Adoration Ministry in Enugu State, Fr. Ejike Mbaka has advised President Muhammadu Buhari on leadership in the New Year. Mbaka gave the advice in Enugu on Saturday in his New Year message at the cross over service to 2017, where he advised the president to tackle the challenges facing the country, […]
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Yerevan/Mediamax/. By the invitation of Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbadian will make an official visit to Russia on February 21-22.
Armenian MFA noted that the minister will discuss a wide range of issues of Armenia-Russia allied and strategic relations, as well as the implementation of agreements, reached by the two ministers.
Armenian and Russian Foreign Ministers will discuss further steps for implementation of the agreements, reached by the Armenian and Azerbaijani Presidents at the summits in Vienna and St. Petersburg in 2016.
Authorities say the brother of the teen charged with killing 17 people at a Florida school has been arrested for trespassing at the same school.A Broward Sheriff's Office report says 18-year-old Zachary Cruz was arrested Monday afternoon at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School and charged with trespassing.The report says the teen was found riding his skateboard at the school though he had received prior warnings from school officials to stay away from the campus. The report adds that Zachary Cruz told the arresting deputy that he was there to "reflect on the school shooting and to soak it in."His 19-year-old brother, Nikolas Cruz, faces 17 first-degree murder charges in connection with the Feb. 14 shooting.Jail records didn't immediately list an attorney for Zachary Cruz.
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Chaing Rai Governor and Execs of PTT Plc Co Ltd Oversee Planting of 3,000 Tree Saplings
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CHIANG RAI – Governor Narongsak Sosotthanakorn and executive members of PTT Plc Co Ltd have jointly planted 3,000 saplings in an effort to restore the province’s forest areas.
At Doi Insee Temple, the Chiang Rai Governor and the PTT executive members also participated in the Phra Siwali Buddha statue casting in addition to the planting of saplings. Many local people could also be seen joining the event.
These saplings will help protect the natural source of water in Chiang Rai and serve as barriers in the event of a storm. The forest located in the vicinity of Doi Insee Temple, where the famous white Buddha statue is located, is considered to be the heart of the natural source of water for many people in the province.
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Nicole Bradley served in the Australian Army for two decades but she had never taken part in the Anzac Day march.
There's several reasons why, but like many of her female colleagues in the By The Left group, it centres around notions their service wasn't appreciated and they didn't feel welcome.
Members of By The Left are seen marching through Brisbane during Anzac Day commemorations.
"You don't feel like your service is validated," Ms Bradley said, smiling after completing her first march.
"It was really emotional to do it today."
At Wednesday's march, there was a real effort to recognise the place of women and their contributions to defence forces, Ms Bradley said.
The woman called police and claimed she was responsible for the shooting, Seattle police say. The man has been hospitalized.
A 32-year-old man was shot several times late Monday morning in the Capitol Hill neighborhood.
Seattle police say the man’s injuries are not life-threatening, and he was taken to Harborview Medical Center.
Police are interviewing a 19-year-old woman who claimed she was the shooter.
Witnesses reported seeing a woman run away after the shooting at about 11 a.m. in the 100 block of Melrose Avenue East.
Later, a woman called police and said she was responsible.
Witnesses also reported seeing the victim toss a gun into the bushes not far from where he was found.
Former S.C. GOP Party Chairman Chad Connelly announced Monday that he will run for the congressional seat being vacated by Mick Mulvaney, who is awaiting confirmation as President Donald Trump's budget chief. "Washington is broken and I want to do my part to try and fix it," Connelly said in a statement.
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An American woman is alleged to have travelled thousands of miles to commit a child sex offence in North Wales.
Christine Lacson Abad, 27, of Cary, North Carolina, appeared at a special Bank Holiday sitting of Flintshire Magistrates’ Court at Mold today (January 2).
She is charged with arranging a child sex offence in North Carolina, attempting to groom the female complainant aged 15 in the Wrexham area between August and December, and two charges of sexual touching.
Magistrates remanded her in custody to appear at Mold Crown Court next month.
Prosecutor Kevin Challinor said it was a serious matter and it was the prosecution case she had travelled considerable distances to commit sexual offences upon a vulnerable child.
Kath Jagger, defending, did not apply for bail.
Coming-of-age movies have usually been all about boys, even when their main characters were girls: They were either about guys and their problems (“The Outsiders,” “Diner”) or about girls and...
A SpaceX capsule is rocketing to the International Space Station - carrying a few tons of research, plus ice cream.SpaceX launched its unmanned Falcon 9 rocket Monday from Florida's Kennedy Space Center.Experiments make up most of the 6,400 pounds of cargo. That includes 20 mice.The Dragon - due at the station Wednesday - is also doubling as an ice cream truck this time. There was extra freezer space, so NASA packed little cups of vanilla, chocolate and birthday cake ice cream for the station's crew of six, as well as ice cream candy bars. Those treats should be especially welcomed by U.S. astronaut Peggy Whitson, who has been in orbit since November.
Dick Clark Productions has fired back at Mariah Carey, blasting the singer's accusation that the production company was to blame for her performance problems on Saturday's "New Year's Rockin' Eve" telecast on ABC. Carey spokeswoman Nicole Perna was quoted by Billboard magazine on Sunday saying that producers "set her up to fail."
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German midfielder Toni Kroos used “17” in 2017 as a chance to remind Brazilians of their 7-1 loss to Germany in the 2014 World Cup semifinal round.
Kroos — who scored twice in that game — posted a picture on Twitter wishing people a happy 2017. The 1 and 7 filled in by the Brazil and Germany flags, respectively.
Ronaldo replied brilliantly with a reference to Brazil’s 2-0 win over Germany in the 2002 World Cup final. He replaced the “20” with a German and Brazilian flag, respectively, in a Facebook post that tagged Kroos.
Kroos’ original tweet surpassed 200,000 retweets — more than Kroos expected.
A lot of attention for a little joke😀 Wish you all a safe and happy new year! — Toni Kroos (@ToniKroos) January 1, 2017
Ronaldo’s response garnered nearly a million Likes.
Both seemed to enjoy the light-hearted razzing.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal health officials are cracking down on underage use of a popular e-cigarette brand following months of complaints from parents, politicians and school administrators.
The Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday it has issued warnings to 40 retail and online stores as part of a nationwide operation against illegal sales of Juul (JOO’-uhl) to children.
Like other e-cigarettes, Juul is an electronic device that vaporizes liquid nicotine into an inhalable vapor.
Thanks in part to its resemblance to a small computer flash drive, Juul has become popular with some teenagers as a discreet way to vape at school and in public.
As part of the FDA initiative, regulators are asking Juul Labs to turn over documents about the design and marketing of its devices.
The San Francisco-based company says it monitors retailers to ensure they are following the law.
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Like the saying ‘that looking good is good business,’ Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe Gentry, has been keeping it real both in looks and in fashion.
Dealing in clothing business, the actress has always ensured that that she does not get it wrong in whatever outfit she is stepping out in.
Recently, the actress stepped out in a nicely designed native outfit and she left many lips wide open from the way walked into the hall on the event and her charming smiles.
Hmm, let’s just be truthful here, this Mercy is just too cute to be ignored which is why her hubby, cannot just take his eyes off her at all.
Anyways, she has been keeping it real and enjoying a blossoming career as she has been busy at various movie set.
D'Arcy Short, Travis Head and Alex Carey will be released from the Australian camp to play in Sunday's Big Bash League final between Adelaide and Hobart.
Cricket Australia had originally planned for players to remain with the national Twenty20 squad during the BBL finals, but confirmed on Saturday that Short would be available for the Hurricanes while Head and Carey could play for the Strikers.
The trio will join their domestic teams in Adelaide on Sunday morning, before returning to the Australian squad in Hobart for Wednesday's T20 clash with England.
Clare Walmart halted
Plans that have been in the works for years for the construction of a Walmart in Clare have been halted.
The Traverse City Record-Eagle reported on Thursday that Anne Hatfield, a spokeswoman for Walmart, sent emails to Kalkaska County officials informing them of the retailer’s scrapping plans to open stores in both Kalkaska and Clare.
Hatfield said Walmart officials based the decision on several reasons, including improving the long-term shopping experience for all Walmart customers.
Walmart in 2015 entered into a purchase agreement on a 140-acre parcel of land just north of the U.S. 127 interchange and Colonville Road.
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A group of Clare businessmen had been working on getting Walmart to build at the location since 2007, according to previous reports.
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Two Republicans competing in the congested race for outgoing Rep. Jason Chaffetz's seat have secured their spots on the primary ballot — seemingly assuring a three-way race in the Aug. 15 primary.
The state elections office on Wednesday finished verifying the signatures collected by Provo Mayor John Curtis and investment adviser Tanner Ainge (son of Boston Celtics General Manager Danny Ainge). Both candidates met the 7,000-signature requirement.
Curtis and Ainge will join with the third Republican hopeful selected at Saturday's GOP convention. Front-runners for that include state Sens. Deidre Henderson and Margaret Dayton and state Rep. Brad Daw.
Ainge submitted nearly 9,000 signatures a week before the deadline. Getting on the ballot, he said, is "the first step to winning the Republican nomination."
Hundreds of thousands of smart meters are being installed every month in British homes, but many of them are still plagued with issues.
The Government is championing the £11bn roll-out as an opportunity to reduce energy usage, as people change their behaviour, and help people stay in control of their bills.
Unlike ordinary meters, smart meters come with an in-home display that tracks your energy usage in real time and shows it in pounds and pence. They also send readings automatically to your supplier.
However, many early adopters have found their meter loses these functions when they switch supplier. A new version of smart meter, which will solve this problem, is expected soon, but the Government...
FILE PHOTO: Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May attends commemorations for the 100th anniversary of the battle of Passchendaele at Tyne Cot cemetery near Ypres in Belgium, July 31, 2017.
LONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister Theresa May condemns racism and hatred, her spokesman said on Monday when asked about U.S. President Donald Trump's response to violence at a rally of white supremacists in Charlottesville, Virginia, which killed one woman.
On Saturday, a car plowed into a crowd of people protesting against the rally, killing one person and prompting criticism of Trump's response when he condemned violence on "many sides".
Asked whether Trump's response had been robust enough, May's spokesman told reporters: "What the President says is a matter for him. We are very clear ... We condemn racism, hatred and violence," he said. "We condemn the far right."
The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) is planning to streamline disclosure requirements around investment funds – something the regulator says will help reduce the regulatory burden for companies, and allow investors to make better investment decisions.
The OSC says it plans to nail down its specific proposals for funds by the end of the year, and have a paper out for public comment for industry players by the end of the first quarter of next year. New disclosure rules may take effect as early as the end of 2018.
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Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools back in session under new leadership.
Today, we welcome Superintendent Dr. Ann Levett and SCCPSS Public Information Manager, Sheila Blanco, to the conversation to talk about the new school year, future plans, and what they’re calling the ‘Season of Impact.’
The final piece of pipe for the Bend southeast sewer interceptor project went into the ground this week. The project encompasses 8 miles of sewer line that was laid along Murphy Road, 27th Street, Neff, and Purcell. Several pumping stations were also decommissioned, which in the long run will save the city about 18 thousand dollars annually. The new lines are expected to be put into service next week.
April 5 U.S. Bancorp
* U.S. Bancorp announces redemption of medium-term notes
* U.S. Bancorp - redemption on April 15, 2017, of all of its outstanding 1.65% medium-term notes, series t due May 15, 2017
* U.S. Bancorp-Redemption price to be equal to $1,000 per $1,000 original principal amount, plus,unpaid interest to, but excluding, redemption date of April 15 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
A Baltimore school police officer caught on video slapping and kicking a teen at a school while another officer stood by has accepted a plea deal.
News media outlets report Anthony Spence entered an Alford plea on Tuesday to a second-degree assault charge, not admitting guilt, but acknowledging prosecutors have enough evidence to convict.
Instead of facing jail time, Spence will get probation before judgment and 18 months of supervised probation. He must also resign from the school police force within 90 days.
Documents show a witness to the March 1 encounter said a second officer, Saverna Bias, told Spence to hit the youth, and Spence then hit and kicked the teen.
Spence's attorney, Warren Brown, says the student spat on Spence.
Bias will go to trial on assault charges.
President Trump is pushing a trillion dollar plan to improve America’s aging infrastructure, but the estimates for getting it up to speed are far higher.
The American Society of Civil Engineers calls for $4.6 trillion to pay for fixes, builds and upgrades over the next ten years.
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Japan Correspondent
TOKYO — A former member of the Japanese cabinet with responsibility for Okinawa affairs has played down claims that his office accepted 10 million yen ($89,753) from a quarrying company bidding for contracts connected to the relocation of the U.S. Marine Corps to a new facility in the prefecture.
Yosuke Tsuruho was appointed state minister in charge of Okinawa in August 2016 but was replaced earlier this year after questions were asked about how a non-profit organization was able to obtain government subsidies after one of its officials purchased tickets for . . .
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The size of the check is almost as big as a Tiny Home, in fact, the $7,000 given by Savannah Quarters will cover the cost to build one Tiny Home for a homeless veteran in Savannah. "This is all about the charity.
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The "Squawk on the Street" crew talks about major transitions taking place at General Electric after announcing the nomination of three new directors and departure of several others as it reduces its board.
What do you get when you combine two of your favorite hair trends? Sunset millennial pink! Sunset hair was everywhere in 2015, and millennial pink made its way to hair color just in time for Spring. Now that Summer is almost upon us, sunset millennial pink seems to be the hot new hair-dye trend we're seeing all over Instagram. Not only does the gradient effect give you that cool-girl look you've been wanting, but it also looks exactly like a pretty sunset. Keep reading to see all the women already rocking the Summer trend.
Our Star of the Week is President Hage Geingob for issuing a directive with immediate effect to ban foreign trips for Cabinet ministers, deputy ministers and other political office bearers. The directive, which is specifically in the interest of curtailing public expenditure, is in effect until the end of February. While economic and political analysts have welcomed the directive, many are of the opinion it would have had a greater impact if it was extended for a longer period as foreign trips drain the national treasury in terms of pricey tickets and hefty travel claims by senior government and other officials. Critics also suggest it should have included domestic travel as some officials habitually attend workshops or even at times claim they are on familiarisation official trips.
When a middle-of-the-night fire badly damaged a rental house in Darby Borough in late November and left a mother and four children homeless, counselors and teachers in the William Penn School District sprang into action. The district's social worker arranged for a school bus to ferry the kids to school from the Residence Inn Marriott near the Philadelphia airport, where the family was placed.
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Don’t panic just yet Fort Worth. It looks like the “Syphilis Tsunami” is just a warning, or a way to create some buzz around getting yourself checked regularly for STDs. There’s no outbreak in Fort Worth that you should be concerned about.
If you’ve been driving near the 2900 block of Airport Freeway, you’ve probably seen a billboard that looks like this…
Drove by this #STD awareness billboard. Not gonna lie…they kinda made syphilis look awesome #mixedmessage pic.twitter.com/kL8GWh2CHb — Billy Business (@billyapatterson) June 23, 2017
These billboards have been put up by freeSTDcheck.org, as an effort to call attention to Syphilis, as well as AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases.
Paris, July 4 - There is a high level of insecurity in the Italian labour market, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development said Wednesday, placing Italy fourth on the issue behind Greece, Spain and Turkey. The OECD also placed Italy third for unemployment but said that a "positive trend in employment" would continue. Real incomes will however fall, it said. Less than one out of 10 unemployed Italians gets any form of benefit, the organisation said. OECD chief Angel Gurria said the Jobs Act labour market reform, which the government i set to overhaul, was a "huge" achievement and Italy "should preserve it".
× Trump signs bill for terminal patients to try unproven drugs
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has signed legislation that would help people with deadly diseases try experimental treatments.
Trump signed the Right to Try bill on Wednesday. He called it a “fundamental freedom” that will provide hope and save lives.
The bill cleared the House last week following an emotional debate in which Republicans said it would help thousands of people in search of hope. Many Democrats said the measure was dangerous and would give patients false hope.
Trump embraced the plan during his State of the Union address, saying people who are terminally ill shouldn’t have to leave the country to seek cures.
The measure gives people diagnosed with life-threatening conditions who have exhausted treatment options access to unproven drugs without needing permission from the Food and Drug Administration.
'United Shades of America' host W. Kamau Bell embarks on a journey into his family history with Ancestry and brings his mom and dad along for the ride.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Citing a Comcast statement, the Wall Street Journal reported that the cable company is no longer in discussions to buy pieces of 21st Century Fox . That could open the door to a Disney bid.
Comcast declined to provide its statement to the Associated Press.
A person familiar with the situation, who was not permitted to discuss the matter publicly, confirmed the end of negotiations.
The Journal said Disney is currently talking with Fox and that a deal could be announced this week. Fox declined to comment.
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Disney is planning to launch its own streaming services as a way of contending with changes in the entertainment industry and deep-pocketed tech companies that are building their own video divisions. Buying parts of Fox could give it more material to stream.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - LKQ Corp:
* LKQ CEO SAYS ADDING STAHLGRUBER WILL YIELD PRO FORMA ANNUAL REVENUE BASE OF ABOUT $11.3 BILLION - CONF CALL
* LKQ CFO SAYS EXPECTS DEAL TO BE ACCRETIVE TO ADJUSTED EPS IN YEAR 1 IN $0.14-$0.16 PER SHARE RANGE, $0.17 TO $0.19 PER SHARE IN YEAR 2 - CONF CALL Further company coverage:
Ridership on Tecumseh Transit was down in 2016.
According to figures from the town, total ridership for 2016 was 27,003 comped to 2015 when total ridership was 28,846.
According to a report to Town Council, the decrease is largely attributed to an 825 passenger decrease in ridership at the Tecumseh Mall bus stop and a 579 passenger decrease in ridership during the 2016 Corn Festival Shuttle Service.
2016 overall average daily ridership was 88 passengers compared to the 92 passengers in 2015.
The 2016 fare box revenues was $24,496 compared to $25,447 for 2015.
Tecumseh Transit operates on a circuitous route with a one-hour headway covering 30 kilometres and 38 stops. The Town manages the service but contracts out the operation and maintenance of the two Town-owned buses to First Student Canada.
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Interested in a Model S station wagon? Here is your chance!
A recent episode of Fully Charged News highlighted a British project developing a Tesla Model S estate wagon – and not just for a one-off project, but possibly a 25 unit production run, provided others are also interested in such a thing.
Even former Lotus, McLaren and Jaguar folks are engaged in the project.
The completion of the first unit is expected in October or November.
Watch the video from 13:15.
According to the build notes, a new composite rear end will likely both lower the weight of the Model S, and also improve aero (which of course would give the S even more range).
We are not sure whether the wagon version will meet all expectations, as the Model S is already one of the most versatile and roomy cars on the market today (EV or not), but we’ll give it a try!
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Make: FORD
Model: E350 BOX TRUCK
VIN #: 1FDJE3715DHB87177
Plate #: YAA9970
Towed from: 3151 COUNTY DR LITTLE CANADA, MN on date: 9-22-17
All items will be sold by Schmit Towing, Inc. in the City of Fridley, County of Anoka, State of Minnesota, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 168B.
The registered owner or lienholder has the right to reclaim the vehicle under section 168B.051. A registered owner or lienholder who fails to claim the impounded vehicle under section 168B.051 is deemed to waive any right to reclaim the vehicle and consents to the disposal or sale of the vehicle.
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Easter weekend is traditionally a busy weekend for high school baseball teams and that was the case here in Eastern North Carolina. Ayden-Grifton High School hosted the annual Ray Avery Tournament this weekend that featured five teams. On Monday afternoon the Chargers earned a 17-2 victory over Pamlico County.
South Central High School played host to the Pitt County Classic this Easter weekend. Pine Forest was one of the teams featured and they took on D.H. Conley and South Central in a double-header. The Vikings picked up a 12-4 victory in game one, while South Central defeated the Trojans 16-2 in the second half of the double-header.
HIGHER EDUCATION BUBBLE UPDATE: Arizona State U Lets Students Organize Anti-Trump Protest Instead of Taking Final Exam. Higher education has chosen sides, but will be shocked and outraged — and genuinely surprised — when the people who fund it do the same.
ROANOKE - Preview Mill Mountain Theatre's latest production for the entire family-- "A Year with Frog and Toad". Find out where you can catch this fun and kid-friendly show.
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A Turkish prosecutor is probing whether Sen. Chuck Schumer and former U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara had any connection to the failed coup in the country last year, according to a Turkish news report . Schumer and Bharara are two of 17 Americans being investigated by the prosecutor for possible links to the Fetullah Terrorist Organization , which attempted to unseat President Recep Tayyip Erdogan last July, according to the Anadolu Agency, a Turkish-run news wire.
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A recent Appellate Division decision may spur contribution suits under the New Jersey Spill Compensation and Control Act . In Matejek v.
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MotorHome’s sixth-annual RV poll
It’s that time of year again! Cast your votes in MotorHome’s annual Readers’ Choice Awards where you share your knowledge with fellow RVers.
Each year we conduct an online poll of readers’ favorite RV brands, products and destinations. Take a few minutes to visit the voting webpage and tell us which vehicles, gear and places make life on the road easier and more enjoyable. Sharing your RV-lifestyle experiences can smooth the way for others, so be sure to cast your votes online.
Voting ends on September 20, 2017. We’ll announce the sixth-annual gold, silver and bronze winners in all 30 categories in the January 2018 issue.
2017 MotorHome Readers’ Choice Awards | www.MotorHome.com/readers-choice
Francisco Partners has invested US$200 million to acquire a 16.7% ownership in iconectiv, an independent subsidiary owned by Ericsson that develops connectivity solutions used by more than 1,200 service providers, regulators, enterprises, and content providers worldwide.
iconectiv is also the global leader in providing numbering solutions and most recently was designated by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission to serve as the Local Number Portability Administrator in the U.S.
http://www.iconectiv.com/
iconectiv, which is based in Bridgewater, New Jersey, was founded as Bellcore in 1984. The company changed its name to Telcordia in 1999. In 2012, Ericsson acquired Telcordia for $1.5 billion in cash from Providence Equity Partners and Warburg Pincus.
Rooftop season is here! Grab your shades, because we've put together a list of some of the hottest rooftop bars and restaurants in Chicago.In alphabetical order:100 W. Monroe St.122 W. Monroe St.1375 W. Lake St.2018 W. North Ave.203 N. Wabash Ave.2033 W. North Ave.12 S. Michigan Ave.201 E. Delaware1177 N. Elston15 W. Illinois St.4750 N Lincoln Ave.1924 W. Chicago Ave.233 East Ontario St.1816 N Clark St.85 E. Wacker Drive800 N. Michigan Ave.327 S. Plymouth Court1 W. Wacker Dr.1300 N. Dearborn St.201 N. State St.952 W. Addison St.130 E. Randolph St.401 N. Wabash Ave.2018 W. North Ave.3554 N. Clark St.Multiple locations near Wrigley Field
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Gingham is one of the hottest prints you can wear for Spring/Summer 2017, so of course the chic plaid has also made its way into the nail art world. The design is known to outfit BBQ tablecloths and associated with preppy outdoor fun. To help you get inspired, we rounded up some of our favorite gingham nail art ideas from Instagram!
Sumter County deputies say they've recaptured a suspect after he jumped out of a police car following his arrest.
Deputies said 23-year-old Dekwan Slater, of Camden, escaped a Camden police officer's car while handcuffed following a shoplifting arrest around 2:30 p.m. The incident happened near the intersection of US Hwy. 15 and US Hwy. 521. The Camden police car was traveling in Sumter County during the escape.
Slater was re-captured around 3 p.m. and other charges may be filed by Camden police.
The short-lived search for Slater temporarily forced the lockdown of nearby schools, deputies said.
“We are proud of our deputies who quickly responded to apprehend this man,” said Sumter County Sheriff Anthony Dennis. “No one was injured and no shots were fired. Deputies relied on their training to bring this escape quickly to an end.”
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“The reports don’t go much further than what we had reported earlier, and I have not changed the way I use a cellphone,” NTP senior scientist John Bucher said in a briefing.
EUR/USD declined form the high of 1.12957 yesterday after slightly hawkish tone of Fed. The pair hits the low of 1.11930 yesterday and closed at 1.11828. US Fed increased the interest rates by 25bpbs to 1.25% from 1% and maintained its interest rate …
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A bicycle has been hit by a car close to the BP garage in Clive this morning.
The incident was reported around 8 :10am and police and ambulance are in attendance.
A Police spokeswoman said there were no injuries.
Higher Grounds has teamed up with the Delta News Web for a couple of months to help beat the winter blahs.
Each Sunday a new winner will be selected and your name will be emailed to Higher Grounds.
You will have one month to redeem your free medium regular hot drink, ie. espresso, latte, hot chocolate. Which may only include one shot of syrup and one shot of espresso. All extras will need to be paid by customer.
There will be a list of 10 questions, 2 added daily to the contest for the given week.
When you solve the “Can You Guess What I Am” send your name and your answer to the Delta News Web. Good luck and have fun. If you have my email, you can send it by email instead of using the form.
Last week’s winner is: Lisa Scott
Answer: I am Antarctica
Can you guess what I am?
1. I’m from Denmark.
2. I made my debut in 1949.
– Stephanie McMahon took to Twitter on Wednesday to deliver a 4th of July message to her followers. You can see the post below, where she quotes President Harry Truman:
“America was not built on fear. America was built on courage, on imagination and an unbeatable determination to do the job at hand.” -Harry S. Truman #4thofJuly #IndependenceDay pic.twitter.com/W9Q9cCAXYI — Stephanie McMahon (@StephMcMahon) July 4, 2018
– WWE posted the following video in honor of fourth of July, featuring “a young John Cena” vs. Chris Jericho from the July 4th, 2002 episode of Smackdown in Boston:
By TONIA HILL
Staff Writer
The Jackson Park Advisory Council (JPAC) voted to adopt a standing committee on Park Construction and Coordination to review projects and their impact on Jackson Park during its advisory council meeting, Monday, Feb. 13.
The motion for the committee was made by Jerry Levy, chairman of rules and committees ahead of major projects that will be underway in Jackson Park in the coming years.
Members of the JPAC suggested that members of the newly formed committee should be directly related to the park and include stakeholders from the Chicago Park District, Chicago Department of Transportation, the Fifth Ward Office, Obama Presidential Foundation, Chicago Parks Golf Alliance, Friends of the Park and Jackson Park Watch.
t.hill@hpherald.com
April 5 Cognex Corp
* Cognex acquires maker of deep learning software for industrial machine vision
* Cognex Corp says transaction is not expected to have a material impact on Cognex's financial results in 2017 or 2018
* Cognex Corp - upon closing, Vidi systems became part of Cognex's vision products business unit
* Cognex Corp says that it has acquired Vidi systems SA Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
It alleges that last week's special, “The Last Days of Michael Jackson,” illegally uses significant excerpts of his most valuable songs, including “Billie Jean” and “Bad,” and music videos, including “Thriller” and “Black or White.” It says the special also used clips from a documentary and feature film belonging to the estate.
Nay Pyi Taw, Jan 2 Myanmar State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi has pledged her commitment to achieving lasting peace in the country in 2017.
Speaking at the opening of the National Reconciliation and Peace Centre (NRPC) here, Suu Kyi on Sunday said Myanmar's peace making efforts will meet with success in the coming year, Xinhua news agency reported.
"From this building, we will face the challenge of bringing the country on the right path to the goal of peace and with the help of the people and our good friends in the world who have a genuine goodwill toward the country, we will strive for national reconciliation and peace in Myanmar." There has already been an NRPC in Yangon chaired by Suu Kyi.
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Police: Prisoner smuggled fentanyl into station cell
FRAMINGHAM, Mass. (AP) — Police in Massachusetts had to decontaminate a station cell after a prisoner apparently smuggled the powerful opioid fentanyl inside.
The MetroWest Daily News reports that Framingham police discovered the drug in a cell Monday following an arrest. Police tested the substance and determined it was fentanyl.
Lt. Patricia Grigas says prisoners in the cellblock were evacuated and the area was decontaminated. The station can hold 21 prisoners.
Police haven't released the identity of the prisoner involved but said charges are pending.
Grigas says it's unclear how the drugs passed through police security. It remains under investigation.
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Officials with the American Red Cross said 2017 has been a historic and record-breaking year for disaster relief, with volunteers responding to more aid requests than the previous four years combined. So far, the American Red Cross has sheltered more than 658,000 people devastated by hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria. Hurricane relief efforts were followed by the deadliest week of wildfires in California history. Typically, the Red Cross responds to nearly 64,000 disasters a year. In 2017, the Red Cross deployed more than 56,000 disaster workers of which 92 percent were volunteers.
The Red Cross depends on financial donations to be able to provide disaster relief and to help with long-term recovery efforts. Americans can help people affected by future disasters by visiting redcross.org/gift, or calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
Now, the mother has settled firmly over the second egg, waiting for it to hatch.
The two eagles have taken turns incubating their young; it’s not just a job for the mother.
Many have been glued to the video live stream, provided by Florida real estate company Dick Pritchett Real Estate, which has been filming the baby birds hatch.
Unusually, the nest is not in a wildlife refuge but in a residential area in Fort Myers.
The hatchling appears healthy, and has been seen chirruping and eating after emerging from the shell.
Louisiana agriculture dept. pays off hefty construction debt
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain says his agency has paid off $97 million in borrowing debts he inherited when he took over the office in 2008.
Strain told the House Appropriations Committee on Monday the Department of Agriculture and Forestry made the final payment in September, six years ahead of schedule.
The debt involved bonds sold by his predecessor, Bob Odom, to pay for construction projects and equipment purchases.
The projects included a sugar syrup mill in southwest Louisiana, an office complex in Woodworth, firefighting equipment and tractors and a remodeling of the department's main office in Baton Rouge.
A yearly portion of taxes from racetrack slot machines helped pay off the debt. Strain says that money now will go to agency operations to lessen reliance on general tax dollars.
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ST. CHARLES, Mo. - Around 3a.m. Wednesday morning, St. Charles police responded to a firework stand in the 1400 block of South 5th street in St Charles near 70 Westbound for a report of a shooting that had just occurred.
Witness tells FOX 2 that an off-duty police officer was guarding the firework stand and someone shot at him.
When officers arrived on the scene, they found shell casings.
This is a developing story.
FOX 2 will update this story as more details become available.
Aug 11 (Reuters) - Selecta Biosciences Inc
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Theresa May has called a snap general election in the U.K., with the vote to be held on June 8.
With a 19 point lead in polls over her nearest rivals, it seems to be an opportunity for her Conservative party to gain a sizeable majority as Brexit negotiations get underway.
Sterling had a sharp fall ahead of the announcement, but has now pared losses. The FTSE 100 is down 1.3% to 7,234.
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Watch John Terry's first Chelsea goal from a 2000 FA Cup tie with Gillingham as the club announce the defender will leave Stamford Bridge at the end of the season after more than two decades there.
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As it has for nearly 50 years, payment at the Nisson fruit stand remains based on the honor system . It was started by Matthew Nisson.
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The Simone Biles Story: Courage to Soar Based on a book co-written by Biles, this new TV movie chronicles the years of grueling work and painful sacrifices the young gymnast (Jeanté Godlock) endured on a path to winning 19 Olympic and World Championship medals, cementing her position as one of the greatest gymnasts of all time. Julius Tennon and Tisha Campbell-Martin are cast as Simone's parents, and Kathleen Rose Perkins plays head coach Aimee Boorman. 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. Lifetime
GENEVA (AP) - The U.N. human rights chief is lashing out at the "refusal" of some at the U.N.'s Human Rights Council to refer to Rohingya Muslims as such, calling it a sign of disrespect for the "terrible violations" they have faced.
Zeid Ra'ad al-Hussein provided an update Wednesday on the plight of the Rohingya in Myanmar, after more than 720,000 fled to neighboring Bangladesh since last August amid a violent security crackdown. He was updating a report from his office that relayed accounts from fleeing Rohingya who said killings, enforced disappearances and house-burnings continue in Myanmar
He reiterated his call for the U.N. Security Council to refer Myanmar to the International Criminal Court.
Many Buddhists in Myanmar - a member of the council - call the Rohingya "Bengalis" and say they migrated illegally from Bangladesh, even though they have lived in the country for generations.
Provincial police are patrolling Ontario roads in transport trucks this week in an effort to crack down on distracted driving by commercial truck drivers.
Ontario Provincial Police say the five-day road safety blitz launched Monday is the first time officers have used transport trucks on patrol.
They say being in the trucks will give officers a better vantage point for spotting distracted or dangerous drivers.
OPP Commissioner Vince Hawkes says the OPP has responded to more than 6,200 collisions related to transport trucks this year.
Hawkes says 69 of those collisions were fatal, killing a total of 84 people.
The Dallas Stars and Vegas Golden Knights line up for a moment of silence for shooting victims in Las Vegas before an NHL hockey game in Dallas, Friday, Oct. 6, 2017. LM Otero AP
San Diego police have arrested a man suspected of sexually battering and assaulting two teenage women on two different occasions.
The teenage woman first reported being sexually battered on Sunday as she walked along 100 S 31st Street. The young man fled on foot after the incident, police said.
The following day, another teenage victim reported a similar assault as she walked on the 400 block of S 30th Street. After the incident, the man fled on foot again.
Investigators assigned to the case worked to identify, locate and ultimately arrest the male juvenile suspect. He has not been identified.
He will be charged with sexual assault and violation of probation.
The San Diego Police Department Central Division is asking for any witnesses or other victims to please come forward if they have any information on either case by calling (619) 744-9500.
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Friends of the Columbus woman killed in a south side house fire early Saturday have released her identity.
They say 63-year-old Carol Herbin died trying to escape the flames inside of her South 22nd Street home. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Columbus authorities were withholding her name pending notification of relatives, but her friends say she has no family. Public records show Herbin owned the home. The friends worked with Herbin at a local church, where she sang in the choir.
We do know that February has long been celebrated as a month of romance, flowers, jewelery, and sexy outfits are some of the most honored during this Month of love.
Not forgetting your gorgeous smile and good looking, you look beautiful and sexy, not forgetting your jewelry, they look attractive.
Both Kenyan Politicians, celebrities and lowliness spent their valentine in style.
The day was a dream come true for the 100 bob that turned to be a multi-million wedding for Mr and Mrs Wilson Njohi.
Below are photos of how Kenyans spent their Valentine day.
April 28Dohia Group Co Ltd :
* Sees H1 FY 2017 net profit to decrease by 15 percent to 45 percent, or to be 5.4 million yuan to 8.4 million yuan
* Says H1 FY 2016 net profit was 9.9 million yuan
* The reasons for the forecast are bad performance of group purchase business and internet e-commerce business as well as increased operation expense of Changsha Industrial Park
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WARREN RUDA / THE CITIZENSâ€™ VOICE FILE Bobby Soper, president of the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority and former president and CEO of Mohegan Sun Pocono in Plains Township, said the authority is pleased with the Korean governmentâ€™s decision.
The Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority has announced Bobby Soper has resigned as its president and chief executive.
Soper, who previously headed Mohegan Sun Pocono, departed to pursue other unspecified opportunities, the authority announced Tuesday. The authority’s former CEO, Mitchell Grossinger Etess, has been named interim CEO as a result of the departure.
Soper headed Mohegan Sun Pocono in Plains Township for seven years prior to being promoted to lead Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, Connecticut, in 2012.
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New Orleans police are searching for a man reported missing from the Seventh Ward.
According to police, Willie James White hasn't been seen or heard from by family members or his employer since 4 p.m., Tuesday.
White is described as a black man, who is six-feet tall, weighing 170 pounds. He has a short "twist" haircut and tattoos reading "504" and "9th Ward" on his neck.
If you have any information that could help locate Willie James White, you are asked to call NOPD detective Jake Engle, any NOPD Fifth District detective at 504-658-6050 or the NOPD non-emergency number at 504-821-2222.
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1. The closing of a north Scarborough Islamic school concerned many readers.
North Scarborough Islamic school closes after successful union drive
BRASILIA, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Brazil on Friday froze 8 billion reais ($2.5 billion) worth of government expenses for this year under a revised budget to account for potential delays in a plan to privatize power utility Centrais Elétricas Brasileiras SA .
Policymakers expect to raise 12.2 billion reais with the privatization of Eletrobras, as the power utility is known. The revised budget forecasts a 2018 primary deficit of 154.8 billion reais before interest rate payments, below the deficit target of 159 billion reais, Planning Minister Dyogo Oliveira said in a news conference.
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The Putnam County Sheriff's office confirmed to 11Alive that two prisoners being transported on a bus were able to overpower the guards before killing them and escaping. This happened on Hwy 16 West of Sparta near Eatonton around 5:45 a.m. They are believed to be traveling in a 2004 Honda Civic 4 door with GA license plate RBJ660 and grass green in color.
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AC Milan will make a fresh bid to tempt Cesc Fabregas away from Chelsea this summer.
The 29-year-old midfielder, who will have two years left on his contract, is determined to remain part of Antonio Conte’s plans.
But manager Conte was willing to listen to offers for Fabregas last summer and is expected to do so again.
The former Arsenal and Barcelona star forced his way into the Italian’s plans this season, but there are plans afoot to revamp the Blues midfield at the end of the campaign, whether they win the title or not.
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Fabregas struggled for a starting spot earlier in the campaign but has begun nine Premier League games for the Blues this term with a further 14 appearances from the bench.
The Spaniard has netted four goals with a further two strikes in the League Cup.
The Yankees future hinges on two seasons: This one and the next one in 2018. But, it's the 2017 season that will provide the framework for what the team looks like in 2018 and beyond.
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Mealey's Insurance - 9th Circuit: Court Properly Dismissed Complaint Without Leave To Amend
PASADENA, Calif. - The Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals on June 13 affirmed a lower federal court's dismissal of an insured's lawsuit against its partners management liability reimbursement insurer, finding that the lower court did not abuse its discretion in denying the insured leave to amend its complaint (Cove Partners, LLC v. XL Specialty Insurance Company, No. 16-55315, 9th Cir., 2017 U.S. App. LEXIS 10504).
Hamilton is 34 points ahead of Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel with five Grands Prix to go in the season.
Vettel still has up to 125 points to fight for in the championship and heads into this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix desperate for a win.
But former world champion Button doesn’t believe Mercedes’ Hamilton can be caught.
Asked who he reckons will claim the title, Button said: "You'd have to say Lewis because the points gap is massive.
"I know that it can turnaround pretty quickly in this sport but reliability-wise they've looked very strong this year.
Raleigh Cummings, of the Cal Ripken Jr. PeeWee Yankee's team, jumps with excitement during Rohnert Park's Cal Ripken/Babe Ruth baseball opening day. Opening day was held on at B Park on Saturday, March 10 and in addition to the parade, there was entertainment from "Mr. Community" from Youth Sports Nation, there was a barbeque, team portraits and a few games were played throughout the day. Also on hand to greet the players and coaches was Bip Roberts, MLB NL All-Star, 13 year MLB career infielder and outfielder and a member of the Youth Sports Nation who high-fived everyone as they entered onto the field. Jane Peleti
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT)- Pitt County Communications says four fire stations are on scene after an early morning apartment fire.
They say the call came in around 12:10 a.m.
It happened in the 600 block of Glendale Ct.
At this time, no one has been taken to the hospital.
Stick with WNCT as we learn more details.
There have been serious questions about whether or not a Midlands prosecutor is wasting taxpayer dollars some are reluctant to fork over.
You didn't listen to your father either.
ACTOR MASON LEE, whose choice of career met with opposition from his father, director Lee Ang
I think that when you use the word 'plus-size', you're putting all these women into a category. 'You don't eat well. You don't work out. You couldn't care less about your body. You're insecure. You have no confidence.' And that is none of this.
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RICHMOND, Va. -- Police are investigating a reported shooting at the Graystone Place Apartments along the 2200 block of Afton Avenue in South Richmond. Initial reports indicated a man was shot in the stomach at about 5:35 a.m. Tuesday.
The man's condition has not yet been released.
First responders to the shooting scene said the victim was taken to the a hospital in an ambulance.
The shooting was reported just blocks away from Oak Grove/Bellemeade Elementary School.
Richmond Public Schools has not yet commented on how the situation might impact the start of the school day for students in the Bellemeade neighborhood.
This is a developing story. Witnesses can send news tips and photos here.
In much of eastern Kentucky, hard economic times have largely been the norm for many of our hardworking, God-fearing families in recent years.
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Arizona Cardinals star Larry Fitzgerald is now third for all time receiving yards in the NFL.
Cardinals receiver Fitzgerald, 34, had five catches for 44 yards through three quarters of Sunday's 12-7 victory against the Tennessee Titans to pass Randy Moss.
Fitzgerald – a 10-time Pro Bowler – trails only Jerry Rice and Terrell Owens for most receiving yards in NFL history.
"It means a lot to have my name there with him. ... He's been a wonderful mentor to me." - @LarryFitzgerald on @RandyMoss pic.twitter.com/LcrCsUljKV — Arizona Cardinals (@AZCardinals) December 11, 2017
The Cardinals were shut out in the first half, but Fitzgerald's two catches in the third quarter helped his team get on the board with a pair of field goals.
The Titans held a 7-6 lead as the game entered the final quarter but the Cardinals rallied as Fitzgerald finished with those five receptions.
About Dementa Cafe
People First Housing Association have set up a cafe which is open to anyone worried about their memory. At the cafe, people are offered information and support about a range of issues including welfare benefits, safety around the home as well as activities and games, along with tea and cake. The cafe sometimes has guest speakers invited to talk about care and support available in the area. The cafe also visits local attractions and museums several times a year.
Shares of Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. have earned an average rating of "Hold" from the eight research firms that are presently covering the company, MarketBeat Ratings reports. Five equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation, one has assigned a buy recommendation and one has assigned a strong buy recommendation to the company.
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June is hot.
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At least it should be. But even if that's not the climate where you are, there's plenty of streaming content coming your way throughout the month.
Click through the gallery above to see some of what Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, HBO Now and Acorn TV are offering in June.
MEDINA, Ohio (AP) - A 23-year-old University of Akron accounting student has been named the nation's top grocery bagger after claiming the Ohio title two years in a row.
The Medina (meh-DY'-nuh) Gazette (http://bit.ly/2lOUoJ0 ) reports Brady Long returns to Wadsworth with a $10,000 prize after winning the National Grocers Association's Best Bagger championship.
Long packs up groceries at Buehler's Fresh Foods. He competed against nearly two dozen others during the bagging championship in Las Vegas, where they were judged on speed, technique and other factors, including style and attitude.
He says he'll use the prize money to help him replace his current vehicle, a 1996 van.
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If you’ve ever stopped at a smoothie shop or blended one up in your own kitchen, you know that these cold, smooth creations are the perfect way to get your daily dose of fruits, veggies, fiber, protein, and whatever other nutrients you can dream up—all while tasting pretty spectacular. So it should be no surprise that in the wellness and food world, smoothie bowls are basically everything right now.
Chances are, you’ve double-tapped one on Instagram. You’ve seen them offered at your trendy local cafe. They’re splashed all over Pinterest. Long story short, smoothie bowls are just as amazing for your body as they look and taste. S0 grab your favorite frozen fruits, chia seeds, almond milk, and yogurt, and you have a healthy breakfast (or lunch or dinner) in basically the snap of a finger.
Move over, chia pudding… Smoothie bowls are the new photogenic and buzzed-about kitchen trend that we’re fully on board with. Click through some of our favorites ahead, then try making your own.
× Peyton Manning starring as “The Commissioner” for NFL Sunday Ticket
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Peyton Manning has teamed up again with DirecTV in a new campaign which promotes the NFL Sunday Ticket package.
Manning stars as “The Commish” of the Manntasy Fantasy Football League, and fans will get a behind-the-scenes look as Peyton and his friends prepare for the 2017 Manntasy Football Draft.
Take a look at how Peyton prepares for trading players during the season.
“D in the fourth semester of French, he’s not a finisher,” remarks Manning during the ad.
You can stay up to date with the latest digital shorts at TheCommissioner.com
Last year, Peyton was serenaded by Lionel Richie, who sang “Peyton on Sunday Mornings” during the 2016 DirecTV campaign.
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) -- Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson could play for the first time since Nov. 1 on Tuesday against Atlanta.
Thompson has been sidelined with a strained left calf. The team initially said Thompson would be out for up to four weeks, but he said Monday that timeline was inaccurate and that his injury was more serious. Thompson did not divulge any other details about the injury.
Coach Tyronn Lue says Thompson will not start when he returns, meaning Kevin Love will remain at center. Thompson says he's fine with a reserve role and made it clear he's willing to do whatever Lue needs.
The Cavaliers have won 14 of 15 and their defense has improved dramatically over the past month.
Thompson says he'll have the same mindset on the floor as always and "just be myself. Being myself has worked out pretty well for me."
Larry Kwong, the first player of Asian heritage to appear in an NHL game, has died at age 94.
Kwong, who played a shift with the New York Rangers in a March 13, 1948 game against the Montreal Canadiens, died on Thursday in Calgary according to an obituary posted online.
Born in Vernon, B.C., on June 17, 1923, Kwong played as a youth with his hometown Hydrophones before moving up to the senior ranks, joining the Trail Smoke Eaters as an 18-year-old.
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He eventually joined the New York Rovers, a Rangers farm team, and led them in scoring in the 1947–1948 season.
After his brief appearance with the Rangers, Kwong went on to play several seasons with the Valleyfield Braves of the Quebec Senior Hockey League. He also played in England and Switzerland, where he also coached.
Kwong was inducted into the B.C. Sports Hall of Fame on Sept. 19, 2013.
[India], Feb. 04 (ANI): A major fire broke out at Shanti Industrial State in Mumbai's Mulund area on Saturday.
The fire that broke out on the first floor of the industrial building has spread to the second floor.
At least eight fire tenders rushed to the spot to douse the flame, according to sources.
No injuries or causalities have been reported so far. (ANI)
LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Louisville has parted ways with senior associate athletic director Mark Jurich and two officials in a departmental restructuring. Jurich is the son of former Cardinals AD Tom Jurich.
Associate AD for marketing Julianne Waldron and associate AD for human resources Kim Maffet are also out.
Interim AD Vince Tyra said Friday in a statement that all three made "productive contributions" and wished them well, but added that the department is restructuring leadership and "creating efficiencies" among senior staff.
Mark Jurich led fundraising for several capital projects, including the $63 million enclosure of the football team's Papa John's Cardinal Stadium field. He remained on staff following his father's Oct. 18 firing after 20 years, in the wake of the school's acknowledgement it was being investigated in a federal bribery probe of college basketball.
Rivas, 44, and Gonzales, 16, are being tried as co-defendants on charges stemming from a pair of Dec. 15 shootings that wounded Mount Vernon police officer Mike "Mick" McClaughry and another man. Gonzales is being charged as an adult for allegedly shooting a man in the neck in the area of North LaVenture Road in Mount Vernon, court documents state.
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Watoto Children’s Choir in SWFL
FORT MYERS, Fla. The Watoto Children’s Choir, a group of 18 orphans from Uganda, are performing in Fort Myers and Port Charlotte this week to feature their new concert, Oh, What Love. The children are ambassadors for orphans in Africa and use music to share their stories of hope.
The Watoto Children’s Choir will be performing on Wednesday, February 15 at 7:00 p.m. at the First Assembly of God on 4701 Summerlin Road, Fort Myers. They’ll perform at the Murdock Baptist Church on 18375 Cochran Boulevard, Port Charlotte on Wednesday, February 22 at 6:15 p.m. Both performances are free.
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Dramatic photos show police closing off the River Cam and a bridge earlier this morning (April 24).
Officers received reports of a man threatening to jump into the Cam at 6.30am on the Riverside Bridge by Cheddar's Lane near Tesco.
Photographs show a cordon set up on the corner of Stanley Road, as a team of fire and rescue personnel carried a yellow inflatable dingy towards the bridge.
After negotiations with the officers, the man was taken to hospital by the ambulance service just after 8am.
A Cambridgeshire Constabulary spokesman said: "We received the calls at around 6.30am near Cheddar's Lane, Riverside Bridge. A man was threatening to jump.
"Officers and the man were sat on the bridge in negotiation.
"The man was taken to hospital by the ambulance service just after 8am."
A Stevens Point assembly woman wants more people to be informed when the state is releasing a sex offender.
Democrat Katrina Shankland is calling for change after a 2nd offender, this one from Chippewa County, was placed in Portage County's Town of Alban.
Shankland wants the district attorney and local government leaders to be told about the placement besides just the sheriff.
People in the Town of Alban were upset when the first offender was placed in the community because the home is across the street from a community room used frequently by families.
Fremantle will unveil prized draftee Andrew Brayshaw and rookie revelation Bailey Banfield in their AFL clash with Port Adelaide at Adelaide Oval.
Brayshaw, snared with pick No.2 in last year's national draft, has impressed through the midfield during the pre-season.
But it has been Banfield who has been the ultimate surprise packet, with the 20-year-old starring as a medium-sized forward who can pressure at ground level.
Nat Fyfe takes on Adelaide in a community match earlier this year. Photo: AAP
Banfield was overlooked in the 2016 and 2017 national drafts, before earning a chance via Fremantle's rookie list.
"It was pretty surreal hearing the words from his mouth and going up to shake his hand. It was an awesome experience," Brayshaw told the club's website.
March 28Honz Pharmaceutical Co Ltd :
* Says FY 2017 Q1 net profit to decrease by 29.2 percent to increase by 0.8 percent, or to be 13 million yuan to 18.5 million yuan, compared to net profit of FY 2016 Q1 (18.3 million yuan)
* Says decreased sales revenue as main reason for the forecast
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HOUSTON - A bomb squad was called Wednesday evening for a suspicious package found on a sidewalk in Montrose.
The Houston Police Department was investigating if the package, seen on Graustark and Marshal Street, is a pipe bomb.
Officials said inside the package were several prayer candles and a phone charger. They believe someone intentionally left the package.
Central and Bomb Squad just cleared a suspicious device at 4900 Graustark. Two prayer candles were left in a bag by a pole. 202 pic.twitter.com/6gFXwtjGKo — Houston Police (@houstonpolice) May 31, 2018
Police said they were notified about the package from someone who called and said they found a tin ticker and wiring wrapped up in paper in the street.
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The gig was cancelled on Thursday afternoon after Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort bosses received a cease-and-desist letter from lawyers representing Stephen Pearcy, Warren DeMartini, and Juan Croucier.
Blotzer was keen to play on with co-headliners Night Ranger but venue officials insisted they couldn't stage the show due to the legal dispute.
Blotzer began touring as the Ratt Experience last year (15), and then dropped the 'Experience' annoying his former bandmates, who recently announced plans for a 2017 reunion which won't include the drummer.
Soaring Eagle bosses insist Blotzer and Ratt are welcome to perform at the casino at a later date "if and when the dispute regarding the trademark is resolved."
Johannesburg Mayor Herman Mashaba, together with community leaders and various stakeholders, will launch a monthly cleanup volunteer campaign in the city on Monday.
In a statement, the city said it had initiated increased services within Pikitup, its cleaning services entity.
Residents are being urged to take better care of the environment by promoting a culture of reducing, reusing, and recycling waste.
“Appropriate waste management will ensure that the city has an opportunity not only to avoid the harmful impacts associated with waste which can cause serious health hazards to residents, but also to recover resources, realise environmental, economic, and social benefits, as well as take a step on the road to a sustainable future,” said the City.
The cleanup campaign will be launched at the Yeoville Recreation Centre.
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Lindsay Lohan feels "proud" of her younger brother Dakota after he made his runway debut at New York Fashion Week. The 30-year-old actress arrived in the Big Apple to watch her brother as he walked at the Love X Fashion X Art by Domingo Zapata show, and Lindsay admitted it was "important" to her to support Dakota during his first foray into the industry.
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The manager, Katarina Vicelić, is friendly, professional and efficient, and all her staff are kind and helpful too. They will help you plan your stay and arrange transfers, and have a hotel motorboat for private excursions up and down the coast and to the lovely, car-free Elafiti islands.
On the first floor, there's an outdoor heated pool and whirlpool tub next to a sundeck and beds (open in the summer only). The small spa offers reasonably priced massages, skin treatments (Dermalogica products), manicures and pedicures, with reasonably price mini-packages for individuals and small groups.
If you're travelling by car, the Berkeley has its own private underground parking.
Community bank PacWest Bancorp (PACW.O) said on Thursday it would buy fellow California-based lender CU Bancorp (CUNB.O) in a cash-and-stock deal valued at about $705 million, as it seeks to strengthen its presence in southern California.
PacWest offered 0.5308 of its shares and $12 in cash for each CU Bancorp share, which translates to an offer price of $39.45 per CU Bancorp share.
CU Bancorp's shares closed at $39.50 on Wednesday.
The combined company will have 87 branches and about $25 billion in assets.
CU Bancorp owns California United Bank, a private lender to small to medium sized businesses in southern California. PacWest Bancorp operates throughout California through its sole unit, Pacific Western Bank.
The deal is expected to close in the fourth quarter this year, the banks said.
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods was financial adviser to CU Bancorp, while Sandler O'Neill + Partners LP advised PacWest.
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CINCINNATI — Police near Cincinnati say the mother of a 10-month-old girl sat her down in a car seat on a driveway and then apparently forgot she was there and backed a vehicle over the child, who later died.
Police say it appears to be a tragic accident that occurred midday Tuesday in Union Township, just east of Cincinnati in Clermont County.
Township police say the woman left her younger child on the driveway while tending to an older child in the vehicle, then started to drive and hit the younger child. Police say the girl was rushed by helicopter to a children’s hospital but died Tuesday evening.
Investigators haven’t publicly identified the family involved. The incident remains under investigation.
The first law enforcement officer in the U.S. ever to be charged with a terrorism offense is again scheduled for trial.
Jury selection begins Monday afternoon in federal court in Alexandria, Virginia, in the case against Nicholas Young, who was a police officer in the region's Metro system when he was arrested last year in a government sting.
Prosecutors say Young bought nearly $250 in gift cards he intended for the Islamic State group, giving the cards to an individual who turned out to be an FBI source.
Young's lawyers say the sting amounts to entrapment after their client was under surveillance for six years.
Documents show Young had been under surveillance since 2010.
The trial had been expected to begin last week but was delayed when new evidence emerged.
A woman was threatened at knifepoint outside Matalan in Wellingborough town centre.
The victim was walking towards Aldi at about 9.25pm last Friday (August 11) when she was approached by a male who then produced a knife and threatened to kill her if she failed to hand over her bag.
A police spokesman said: “In the struggle which followed, the victim fell to the floor after grabbing the knife, ending up with the blade in her hand still holding her bag.
“The offender pulled the bag causing it to come away from the handles and he then ran off in an unknown direction.”
The offender is described as 5ft 3in and he wore a black hooded top, with the hood up, grey jogging bottoms and a brown scarf over face.
He walked with a limp.
Anyone with information can call Northamptonshire Police on 101 or Crimestoppers, in confidence, on 0800 555111.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Dick Clark Productions is hitting back against Mariah Carey’s claim it sabotaged her live performance on its “New Year’s Rockin’ Eve” special.
Carey’s disaster during the annual New Year’s Eve special made international headlines: The superstar vocally stumbled through her short set in Times Square, failing to sing for most of it despite a pre-recorded track of her songs playing in the background.
Carey was visibly upset during the performance and afterward tweeted “(expletive) happens.”
Carey representative Nicole Perna blames technical difficulties. In an interview with Billboard she said Dick Clark Productions hampered Carey’s performance and “set her up to fail.”
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Australia will tighten temporary skilled migration visas, scrapping the current 457 program used by almost 100,000 people, as the country’s labor market weakens and anti-immigration sentiment spreads among developed nations. The migration system has to be “seen to ensure that Australian jobs are filled by Australians wherever possible,” Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull told reporters in…
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The showdown between Lawrence Okolie and Isaac Chamberlain is finally upon us.
The cruiserweight duo go toe-to-toe tonight at the O2 in London and there are sure to be fireworks after a heated build-up.
Okolie and Chamberlain have made no secret of their disdain for one another and the pair will settle their differences in the ring.
The vacant WBA Continental cruiserweight is on the line, as well as the bragging rights of London with two local lads from South and East London.
Our reporter, Coral Barry, is on the ground to give you all the latest updates, results and buzz from fight night.
So follow along live and enjoy what is sure to be an explosive all-British blockbuster.
7 men arrested for allegedly touching girls at water park
ROSEVILLE, Calif. (AP) — Police in Northern California say seven men were arrested for inappropriately touching several young girls at a water park.
The Roseville Police Department says that officers were called to Golfland SunSplash water park on Monday after the girls reported to park security that a group of men had inappropriately touched them.
The department says in a statement posted Tuesday on its Facebook it appears the men "worked in a coordinated effort."
It says that after interviewing witnesses, officers determined there was probable cause to arrest the men, who were not identified.
They face charges of lewd or lascivious acts with a child under 14 years of age and conspiracy to commit a crime.
Police did not immediately respond to a phone message from The Associated Press requesting more information.
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[India], Mar. 19 (ANI): The Kandivali Police on Monday arrested four members of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) for vandalising Gujarati signboards at a shop in Kandivali on Monday.
The arrest came after a case was registered against nine to ten members of the MNS in the connection.
The signboards were vandalised days after party chief Raj Thackeray in his speech said that, 'Vasai feels like Gujarat these days'.
Addressing the party workers at a rally at Shivaji Park on Saturday, Thackeray called for a "Modi-mukt Bharat" by 2019. (ANI)
ARSONISTS are thought to be behind a fire that destroyed a motorbike.
The blaze was near the Kwiki Mart in Goldsmith Avenue at 3am yesterday.
Firefighters from Southsea were called out and said that although the fire was out within 10 miniutes, the motorbike was destroyed.
It was the second motorbike fire in two days – the first was in Little George Street.
With today being Shrove Tuesday it seemed only natural that the Decanter team: Harry Fawkes, Jessica Charlton, and Annabelle Sing, attend an…
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The officially unofficial chicken holiday is upon us.
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — No, we're not talking about Super Bowl Sunday: Monday, March 19, is NATIONAL POULTRY DAY! Yep, we love us some fake, foodcentric holidays.
Whether slathered with sauce or crisp with a dry rub, there are some really good specimens out there — but who says you have to wait until the next BIG game day (i.e. February 2019) to indulge?
Think your restaurant does it best or your favorite wing hut should be included on the list? Send your recommendations to silvestri@siadvance.com and we'll see what we can do. (Wink. Wink.)
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SARASOTA COUNTY-Trouble was brewing at a high school here on the Suncoast.
Sarasota County District School reports an 18-year-old student was arrested for revealing a BB gun at another student during an altercation at Riverview High School Thursday.
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office says Kiona Niaja Cromer was charged with seven counts including aggravated battery, resisting an officer without violence and possession of marijuana.
Riverview staff noticed Cromer’s BB gun after the fight broke out.
Cromer was taken into custody of the school resource officer and has been suspended while the incident is under investigation.
Despite North Korea's failed missile test this weekend , the crisis appears to be speeding up. From The New York Times : All the elements of the North Korean nuclear crisis - the relentless drive by Kim Jong-un to assemble an arsenal, the propaganda and deception swirling around his progress, the hints of a covert war by the United States to undermine the effort, rather than be forced into open confrontation - were on vivid display this weekend.
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A woman has been charged with dangerous driving after she hit a six-year-old boy and his mother on a pedestrian crossing in Sydney.
The boy has leg and shoulder fractures and cuts to his face after being hit by the woman's Toyota Camry in Bankstown on Monday morning.
His 30-year-old mother also suffered abdominal injuries with the pair taken to Westmead Hospital.
The driver, a 32-year-old woman, escaped injury but was taken to Bankstown Hospital for mandatory testing.
She was then taken to Bankstown Police Station and charged with dangerous driving occasioning grievous bodily harm, NSW Police said.
She will face Bankstown Local Court on April 18 after being granted conditional bail.
Another two people were hit by vehicles in Sydney within an hour of the Bankstown crash on Monday prompting NSW Ambulance to urge drivers to take greater care.
A woman in her 50s was hit by a truck in the CBD and an eight-year-old boy was hit by a vehicle in Artarmon.
A viral video has captured the awkward moment a pitch invader was hit by instant karma.
Posted to the University of Bath’s student union page, a young female student jumped the barrier and attempted to get onto the pitch.
When jumping, she falls over her own feet and lands on her side.
whilst somewhat shellshocked, she flings her hair over her shoulders and get back up again.
What happens next many may think she deserved.
ISLAMABAD (AP) — A Pakistani rights group has appealed on Indonesia to free on humanitarian grounds a terminally ill Pakistani convict on death row.
The Justice Project Pakistan, which opposes capital punishment, said in a statement Thursday that 54-year-old Zulfiqar Ali could soon die after his health deteriorated while in a Jakarta prison hospital.
There was no immediate response from Indonesia.
Ali was arrested in November 2004 and later convicted on drug smuggling charges which carry the death sentence in Indonesia. The rights group claims his trial was unfair and that he was wrongfully convicted.
Sarah Belal, executive director at Justice Project Pakistan, said they cannot save Ali’s life but are trying to help him “die a free man.”
Pakistani President Mamnoon Hussain has asked Indonesia President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo to pardon Ali.
The fifth annual Dr. Jen’s Hope Ride and Block Party was held Sunday at Cooper’s Catering & Banquet Facility in Pittston. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Jennifer A. Sidari, M.D. Fund of the Luzerne Foundation, with all money going toward local charities. Sidari died in 2013, just weeks after graduating medical school from The Commonwealth Medical College. The 50-plus mile escorted ride started with a blessing of the bikes at 11:45 a.m. and ended with a buffet lunch with local vendors and basket raffles. There was also live music by Sweet Pepper and the Long Hots. The event is supported by Coopers Seafood House, Wyoming Valley Motorcycle Club, Jude F. Sidari M.D. Internal Medicine and many other local businesses.
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey's main opposition party is preparing to contest the results of a referendum that gave a narrow victory to President Tayyip Erdogan's wishes to greatly expand the powers of his office.
The "yes" vote got 51.41 percent in Sunday's referendum, while the "no" vote got 48.59 percent, according state-run Anadolu Agency's results. Turkey's electoral board confirmed the "yes" victory.
Oposition parties complained of a number of irregularities in the voting, including an electoral board decision to accept as valid ballots that did not bear the official stamp.
Legislator Utku Cakirozer told the AP that his Republican People's Party would on Monday file objections to results at local electoral board branches, before taking their case to the Supreme Electoral Board.
Cakiozer said: "At the moment this is a dubious vote."
Roy Zimmerman will sing humorous songs in his show "ReZist" at a benefit concert Wednesday for Health Care for All Oregon at the Umpqua Unitarian Universalist Church. Roy Zimmerman will sing humorous songs in his show "ReZist" at a benefit concert Wednesday for Health Care for All Oregon at the Umpqua Unitarian Universalist Church.
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Nigerian financial markets in Nigeria are closed today for the new year celebrations. However, a review of the performance on the stock market in 2016 shows that the NSE all share index fell by 6.47 percent, to close at 26,874.62 points, compared with 28,642.25 with which it opened the year. Also, the money market rates … Continue reading All Share Index Falls By 6.47%
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Audi is issuing a recall on approximately 1.2 million cars worldwide because of coolant pumps that can overheat and potentially catch fire. Of those cars, close to 343,000 are located in the U.S, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration filing. The recall affects recent-but-not-new models of some of the brand's most popular models equipped with a specific 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine internally known as EA888 Evo2. Specifically, Audi found defects in the 2013-16 A4, 2013-17 A5, 2012-15 A6, and 2013-17 Q5 crossover.
According to the NHTSA filing, the electric coolant pumps found in Audi's 2.0-liter TFSI power plant are at risk of overheating due to moisture-induced short circuits or after becoming clogged with debris. Any Audi fires that result from an overheating coolant pump would not only be dangerous but also deeply, embarrassingly ironic.
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Body found in Yellowstone River near Billings park
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Police in Billings are investigating after a man walking along the Yellowstone River spotted a body in the water near Two Moon Park.
Sgt. Ryan Taylor says officers were not immediately able to identify the body or provide the age or gender of the person. There was no indication how the person died. An autopsy is planned Monday.
Taylor says the body was found in a side-channel of the river at about 2:45 p.m. Sunday. There was no identification with the body and Taylor said he hadn't heard if there were any missing person reports that might be related.
A stuntwoman was killed while riding a motorcycle on the set of the Ryan Reynolds movie "Deadpool 2" in Vancouver, Canada, police confirmed Monday.
WorkSafeBC, British Columbia's OSHA equivalent, was on the scene along with law enforcement, the Vancouver Police Department said in a statement that promised further information as it becomes available.
The woman, whose name has not been released, was treated by an ambulance crew after the 8 a.m. crash but was pronounced dead on the scene, the Vancouver Sun reported. Witnesses told the newspaper she lost control, jumped a curb and slammed through the glass windows of an office building.
The woman successfully performed the stunt four times, but had a problem with the throttle on her fifth practice run and lost control when the engine engaged, according to Canada's Global News, which had a crew on the scene gathering information about a fatal bus crash that happened nearby on Sunday.
Vale (VALE +1.2% ) says stronger than expected shareholder support for its stock conversion plan could prompt it to accelerate the listing of common shares in Brazil's strictest market segment and lure a boarder base of investors, depending on how it can convince preferred holdouts to convert their shares.
While Vale expected to join the São Paulo Stock Exchange's Novo Mercado by 2020, it could come sooner because "there was overwhelming support from shareholders, which could facilitate the migration" to a single, common share framework, CEO Fabio Schvartsman said in a conference call today.
Schvartsman also said the company was not considering using cash to buy back stock from investors who failed to swap their preferred shares into common shares.
Paris : Rafael Nadal’s magnificent run to a 10th French Open title has earned the Spaniard a move into second in the latest ATP world rankings published on Monday.
The 31-year-old clinched his record-breaking Roland Garros crown by demolishing Stan Wawrinka in a one-sided final for a 15th Grand Slam crown on Sunday.
Nadal, who had slipped to as low as 10th in the world in 2015, triumphed 6-2, 6-3, 6-1 to become the first man in history to win the same major 10 times.
Nadal’s two-place jump was at the expense of Novak Djokovic, whose French Open quarter-final exit saw the Serb drop from second to fourth, his lowest ranking in eight years.
Andy Murray, beaten by Wawrinka in the semi-finals in Paris, continues to lead the list with Wawrinka treading water in third.
A single-car crash is blocking an off-ramp on Auckland's Southern Motorway this evening.
Police, ambulance and fire crews are at the site of the crash, on the off-ramp to Symonds St, in Auckland City.
Northern fire communications shift manager Jaron Phillips says the vehicle is on its side.
It is not yet known whether the occupants of the car are injured.
Firefighters were called to the scene just before 6.30pm, Phillips said.
Southern Mwy: #Crash blocking northbound off-ramp to Symonds St. Avoid this exit if possible, use Wellesley St. ^TP pic.twitter.com/leq0tgHSiD — NZTA Akld & Nthlnd (@NZTAAkl) January 2, 2017
The NZ Transport Agency said the crash was blocking the area.
Motorists were being encouraged to avoid the exit, if possible, or to expect delays.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Two 19-year-old women are dead after a fall from the Pacific Crest Trail about six miles northwest of Oregon’s Timberline Lodge.
The Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office said Monday that other hikers saw the women’s bodies and called 9-1-1 after they fell about 150 feet on Saturday evening.
Emma C. Place and Emily D. Lang, both 19, were pronounced dead at the scene by rescue teams.
They were both from Portland.
Authorities have been unable to locate any witnesses who saw the women falling.
Other hikers came upon the scene shortly afterward.
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Baku. 26 September. REPORT.AZ/ "After defeating ISIS, we can discuss the issue of granting autonomy to Kurds in Syria”.
Report informs, Syrian foreign minister Walid Muallem said in an interview with the Russia Today.
He commented on the referendum, was held in the northern Iraqi provinces at the initiative of regional government.
“We reject any action that leads to fragmentation of Iraq. This step is unacceptable and we do not recognize it,” he added.
SAO PAULO (AP) — A Brazilian businessman who amassed and then lost a multi-billion-dollar fortune has been convicted of corruption and money laundering and sentenced to 30 years.
Eike Batista was found guilty of paying around $16.5 million in bribes to the former Rio de Janeiro governor to gain an advantage in government contracts. Ex-Gov. Sergio Cabral was also convicted. It's one of several corruption cases against Cabral, who is already in prison.
In 2011, Batista was listed by Forbes magazine as the world's eighth-richest person. By 2013, his fortune had crumbled amid debts in his energy sector companies.
A federal judge in Rio de Janeiro signed the decision on Monday but it did not become widely known until Tuesday. The G1 news portal reported that Batista's lawyer said he would appeal.
4,267 yards passing. 70% completion percentage. 43 touchdown passes. Six interceptions. One HEISMAN trophy. Meet Baker Mayfield off the field as we take a journey with him leading up to the 2018 NFL Draft.
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ISLAMABAD: Federal Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif underlined the need for protecting boundaries in order to combat terrorism.
In an interview, he said the matter regarding border management with Afghan government has been discussed to eliminate the menace of terrorism.
The minister said terrorists and their hideouts are in Afghanistan and suicide bombers are also coming from outside the country.
He said all important measures will be taken to secure the efforts made for flushing out the menace of terrorism.
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Rob Gray scored 20 points, Devin Davis had key points late and Houston held off UCF 69-65 on Saturday.
Davis split two UCF defenders and laid the ball in just before the shot clock ran out for a 65-61 lead with a minute to go and added two free throws with 34 seconds remaining for a six-point lead.
Gray was 7-of-15 shooting with five assists. Corey Davis Jr. had three 3-pointers and 15 points while Breaon Brady grabbed nine rebounds.
The Cougars (17-5, 7-3 American) led the whole way and were up 10 with 15:21 remaining before the Knights (14-8, 5-5) got within two, the final time at 63-61 on B.J. Taylor’s bucket with 2:13 left.
A.J. Davis had 13 points and 10 rebounds with Taylor adding 15 points and Ceasar DeJesus and Davon Griffin 10 points each for UCF.
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As the album title suggests, Bhangra Pirates is a wild take on contemporary Indian street music whose horns and booty-shaking marching beats will remind some listeners of Balkan brass and New Orleans Mardi Gras music. The rhythms are high octane and funky, as if recorded on a crowded street amid a mob of dancing bodies.
Democracy party member Howard Lam displays his wounds on his thigh from being stapled with crosses during a press conference in Hong Kong Friday, Aug. 11, 2017. Hong Kong's main pro-democracy party says Lam was briefly abducted and tortured by suspected mainland Chinese security agents because he planned to send a signed photo of soccer star Lionel Messi to a dissident's widow. Apple Daily AP Photo
Jail records: Alabama city councilman charged with DUI
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) — A city councilman in Alabama has been accused of driving under the influence.
News outlets report Madison County Jail records show 57-year-old Will Culver was booked into the jail early Sunday morning on a DUI charge. Culver represents Huntsville's District 5.
Culver is also charged with driving on the wrong side of the road, failure to signal and improper lane change/usage.
He is a former Huntsville police officer and chief city magistrate. He was elected to the council in 2008.
WAFF-TV reports that Culver's attorney George Flowers appeared in court Monday to confirm that Culver understood his charges and would come to court. He didn't comment on the case to the station.
All municipal court judges have been recused from the case to prevent a conflict of interest.
Friday night sees an LGBT History Month talk in Leicester from Tom Robinson.
Tom’s best known as a Radio 6 DJ these days but in the 70s the Tom Robinson Band was scoring chart hits with songs like 2-4-6-8 Motorway and protest song Glad to be Gay.
Then in the 80s the tabloids got in a frenzy about the girlfriend of “Britain’s Number One Gay”. He found he was a lot less welcome on the main stage at Pride London for a few years, reflecting the biphobia of the gay scene – before being invited back in 1997 to play at the festival’s first Bi Tent.
He put in performances at the odd BiCon and BiFest as well.
Tickets are here for what’s sure to be a good evening’s story-telling. Probably with a little bit of guitar thrown in.
Rancic continued, "And I just think we've had a great partnership, we've fulfilled so many wishes, incredible wishes."
Back in Oct. 2011, Rancic revealed her battle with breast cancer and that December had a double mastectomy. Now, Rancic is about to celebrate her six-year milestone.
"So I am lucky enough to have celebrate my five-year milestone this past December, so it's almost six years which is pretty incredible," Rancic said. "I'm just so fortunate. So I do you know every few months, I go in and get checked, make sure everything's OK. So knock on wood, I have great doctors, everything's been good. And so now I just really focus on staying healthy, staying upbeat, so I can get back and help other women who are going through what I was going through five years ago."
JEFFERSON HILLS, Pa. (AP) — Cincinnati Bengals receiver Tyler Boyd was charged Thursday with owning a vape pen containing the active ingredient in marijuana, that police say they found when Boyd’s friend crashed Boyd’s car in the Pittsburgh suburbs in July.
Jefferson Hills police say Boyd, a former star at the University of Pittsburgh and Clairton High School — also in the suburbs — lent his car to a friend who crashed it about 3 a.m. July 12. Boyd wasn’t in the car.
But police say they found an open bottle of cognac, an unopened bottle of peach vodka, and two vape pens and several unopened vape cartridges containing THC.
Boyd’s attorney, Daniel Konieczka (koh-NETCH’-kah) says there “might be some factual confusion” over who owned the vape items. But police say Boyd acknowledged owning one of the vape pens.
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Tamika Catchings is returning to Indiana - as director of player programs and franchise development.
The longtime WNBA star retired at the end of last season after a 16-year career that included 10 All-Star selections, one WNBA championship, one league MVP award and four Olympic gold medals.
Catchings will work with three different franchises - the Indiana Fever, who she played with, the Fort Wayne Mad Ants of the NBA's D-League and the Indiana Pacers.
The 37-year-old Catchings will be asked to help build chemistry and continuity among players and recruit free agents for the Fever and Mad Ants and will assist with community outreach programs for all three franchises.
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Cambridge United kept themselves right in the Sky Bet League Two play-off picture thanks to their 1-0 victory at home to Exeter.
Leon Legge grabbed the only goal with a powerful header in the first half from a cross by Piero Mingoia, who was making his comeback from a groin injury.
But Will Norris also came to United's rescue with a fine reflex save from Joel Grant before the break and followed it up with another smart stop from David Wheeler's header in the second half.
The result moved United up to ninth in the table and just one point off the top seven going into the final three games of the season.
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Middlesex OPP have charged four people with street racing – and seized four vehicles for seven days – after a one-night blitz of the 401 around London.
On Monday at 5:30 p.m. police spotted a black BMW sedan going 163 km/h in a 100 km/h zone in Thames Centre.
A 22-year-old man from Toronto was charged with street racing.
Three and a half-hours later, police stopped a grey Ford SUV going 156 km/h through the same stretch of the 401 east of London.
A 34-year-old London woman is facing street racing charges.
At approximately 11:15 p.m. on the 401 in London, OPP clocked a white Ford SUV going 136 km/h in an 80 km/h designated construction zone.
Street racing charges were laid against a 25-year-old man from Sarnia.
Early Tuesday morning, at approximately 1:15 a.m., OPP pulled over a maroon Chevrolet Camaro going 137 km/h in an 80 km/h construction zone.
Officers charged a 32-year-old man from West Elgin with racing a motor vehicle.
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NEW YORK, April 3 The U.S. government on Monday said it would increase payments to health insurers who offer Medicare Advantage insurance by 0.45 percent on average, a slightly better outcome for insurers than initially proposed in February.
Medicare Advantage plans, in which private insurers manage health benefits for people aged 65 or older and the disabled, are the fastest growing form of government healthcare, with enrollment of 18 million people last year.
On Feb. 1, the government proposed an increase of 0.25 percent. Monday's is a final rate. (Reporting by Caroline Humer; Editing byn Steve Orlofsky)
Beasley (shoulder) is scheduled for an MRI on Monday, ESPN reports.
Beasley briefly exited Sunday's game against the Saints with a left shoulder injury but returned promptly after receiving treatment on the sidelines. Further testing Monday should reveal any threats to Beasley's availability for the playoffs.
April 6 Kontron AG
* FY revenue fell 17.7 percent to 385.1 million eur
* Revenues eur 385.1 million (-17.7 % on 2015: eur 467.7 million)
* Order intake eur 361.5 million (-7.7 % on 2015: eur 391.8 million)
* Kontron AG - due to decline in order intake, revenues are forecast to remain comparable in 2017 fiscal year
* EBIT adjusted for restructuring cost and non-recurring costs comes to eur - 58.8 million (2015: eur 14.5 million)
* Kontron AG - 2017 gross margin is anticipated to rise again to over 25 % on account of partnerships with ennoconn and s&t. Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
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The American Heart Association (AHA) recently issued a statement advocating for Medicare to begin coverage of cardiovascular disease telehealth services. The recommendation encourages Medicare to provide coverage for services for heart and stroke care, in part because telehealth services can increase care accessibility while reducing costs. Other recommendations include incorporation of telehealth into EHR systems.
With increasing difficulties in the healthcare world, including doctor shortages, rising care costs, and increase in treatment demand, telehealth is an affordable way to produce better health outcomes. Medicare coverage would make it more widely available to elderly and disabled Americans.
This information was released in a policy statement by the American Heart Association on December 20, 2016.
The House Finance Committee held its first of what will be many hearings on House majority's answer to the state's multibillion-dollar fiscal gap.
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The Bowling Green State University board of trustees approved a new tuition plan late last week. The program locks tuition, course and class fees, and room and board rates for the duration of a students undergraduate career.
Outgoing president Dr. Mary Ellen Mazey said, “with the Falcon Tuition Guarantee Plan, what they pay as freshmen will be what they continue to pay as seniors, so they can budget accordingly.”
BGSU has not raised tuition since the fall of 2013.
Jason Small of the Canadian Red Cross says 107 people from the Opaskwayak Cree Nation are being temporarily housed in hotels in The Pas about 500 kilometres northwest of Winnipeg. Manitoba forecasters issued a flood warning on the weekend for some areas affected by ice jams on the Carrot and Saskatchewan rivers.
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The New York Rangers announced their 2017 pre-season schedule today. The Blueshirts will play three games at Madison Square Garden as part of the six pre-season contests in nine days.
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April 5 Growthpoint Properties Australia Ltd :
* Property sales, gearing reduced
* Entered into contracts for sale of two assets in its property portfolio
* Proceeds from these sales will be used to pay down existing debt
* Growthpoint has also sold 29 business street, Yatala to a private investor for $10.65 mln
* Co has entered into agreements to sell capitalisation rate property to Centuria Property Funds for $106.25 mln Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Ellis is slashing .210/.290/.452 with three home runs and 11 RBI across 69 plate appearances with High-A Visalia this season.
The batting average and on-base percentage aren't anything special for Ellis, but the third baseman's power has always been his main allure as a dynasty prospect. With nine extra-base hits already on his ledger, Ellis isn't disappointing on that front, and he's also displayed some early growth in terms of his plate approach. Ellis' strikeout rate sits at a manageable 13 percent, down more than eight points from the mark he posted at short-season Hillsboro in 2017.
In a move that will change the betting market in Britain, the commission said the stake limit should be £2 on FOBT slot games, such as fruit machines.
It also suggested game limits per session, tracked play and player limits in a wide ranging report.
Gambling Commission chief executive Neil McArthur said: "We've put consumers at the heart of our advice - advice which is based on the best available evidence and is focused on reducing the risk of gambling-related harm.'
"In our judgement, a stake cut for fixed-odds betting terminals alone doesn't go far enough to protect vulnerable people.
"That is why we have recommended a stake cut plus a comprehensive package of other measures to protect consumers."
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FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. – City Council met Monday and approved a temporary use permit for a Temporary Tank Farm at 8831 100 street.
GFL Environmental made the request to continue operations of their business on their current property, which consists of four industrial storage tanks containing used oil and glycol. The request is to stay where they are presently located until the end of their lease, which is August 31st, 2020.
The tank farm has been at its present location since 2015, but the company is looking to move to the Fort St. John industrial zone once their lease expires.
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During discussion Mayor Lori Ackerman made sure that if council approved the temporary use permit and problems with the tanks surfaced, GFL Environmental would be held liable.
Guest speaker Amy Hunter asks parishioners to look into their neighbors eyes for one minute, a social exercise she conducted during her talk “Things White People Don't Know” at the Rector's Forum at All Saints Church in Pasadena Sunday. PASADENA >> After attending the wedding of two male friends of hers at All Saints Church close to a decade ago, Marilyn Wilson-Moore has made her way from Redondo Beach to Pasadena for select Sunday services.
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Governor Eric Greitens has resigned.
The news came yesterday during an address he was giving yesterday.
He’ll officially be leaving office this Friday, the same day it’s expected Lieutenant Governor Mike Parsons will be sworn in to take Greitens’ place.
The investigation into Greitens’ affair began back on January 11. He allegedly took non-consensual nude photos of his mistress and threatened to release them if she ever told anyone about their affair.
Another investigation would surface, in which Greitens was accused of using names from a charity donor list to illegally support his campaign for governor.
We don’t know yet who will be replacing Parsons as Lt. Governor when takes over for Greitens.
BUENOS AIRES, Dec 11 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade chief said on Monday that the World Trade Organization is losing its focus on trade negotiations in favor of litigation and needed to rethink how it defines developing economies. “We need to clarify our understanding of development within the WTO. We cannot sustain a situation in which new rules can only apply to a few and that others will be given a pass in the name of self-proclaimed development status,” U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer told the opening session of the WTO’s ministerial meeting in Buenos Aires. (Reporting by Luc Cohen and David Lawder)
Dr. Stevens speaks on progress in Adair County Public Schools By Linda Waggener Dr. Pam Stevens, Interim Superintendent of the Adair County Public Schools while the search is on to fill the fulltime position, gave a brief update on school activities to members of the Chamber of Commerce in the Tuesday February 14, 2017 meeting. She began her career in education in Adair County, worked here for 16 years, then relocated for the rest of her career through retirement.
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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Monday moved the Supreme Court against a Madras High Court order staying a lookout notice against Karti Chidambaram in a 2G related matter.
Additional Solicitor General Tushar Mehta mentioned the matter for an early hearing before a bench of Chief Justice Jagdish Singh Khehar and Justice D.Y. Chandrachud.
Mehta told the court the order staying the lookout notice was received by the CBI on Friday and since the next two days were Saturday and Sunday they were moving the court on Monday for an early hearing.
Mehta told the bench the Madras High Court had no jurisdiction to entertain the matter.
Emerging from the court room, Mehta said that the plea was against stay of lookout notice.
He urged the bench to hear the matter at the end of the board later during the day saying that petition challenging the high court order has already been numbered.
After serving as the Hofstra Pride's men's basketball coach for seven seasons, Jay Wright was hired as head coach of the Villanova Wildcats in 2001. He has crafted Villanova into a perennial Big East champion, made the NCAA tournament twelve times, won the 2015-2016 NCAA Championship, and coached/guided players to successful college and professional careers.
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A man alleged to have been involved in a gunfight in Polson Park in August 2014 has gone on trial in B.C. Supreme Court.
Three people were arrested 11 months after the daytime shootout that began at the notorious Green Valley Motel, spilling out across the road and into the park.
Jacob Lowes, 32, is charged with attempted murder using a restricted or prohibited firearm, intent to wound and other firearms charges.
The trial began in a Vernon courtroom on Monday.
Police reported multiple shots were fired during the incident on Aug. 12, 2014, which then led to a manhunt across the North and Central Okanagan.
The gun battle shocked the community and became a factor in the eventual closure of the motel in Sept. 2015. The low-rent motel was the site of frequent police action.
Two other suspects, Adrian Dziedzic and Robin Rochemont, have also been ordered to stand trial in connection with the shooting.
Fresno police are looking for help in identifying young men who spray-painted graffiti at Tioga Middle School on June 4, 2017. Contact police detective Sammy Ashworth at 621-6434 or Crime Stoppers at 498-STOP.
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Liberty Shoes Ltd. as a responsible corporate, participated in a noble CSR initiative BETI BACHAO BETI PADHAO
of the Haryana Government and have contributed in its own way to make the Girls attend schools on a regular basis and get better education.
At the event organized by Liberty Shoes Ltd. at Karnal, Sh. Sanjeev Kaushal, (IAS) Additional Chief Secretary to Govt. of Haryana has presided over the event for organizing the various welfare activities under CSR initiatives of Liberty Shoes Limited for uplifting the life of poor and needy Girl students specially.
In the wake of recent developments, what our country needs right now is a socially liberal unionist pressure group to undermine the rise of the Alliance Party.
Alan S Carson, (Founding Editor of the pro-Union Mainstream group on social media), Castlereagh BT5
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NEWPORT — Ripples from the citywide reappraisal of Newport property continue to spread nearly a year after the initial evaluation process was completed.
Those who disagree with the value placed on their property by Vision Government Services, the company hired by the city to carry out the work, and the results of appeals to City Appraiser Spencer Potter and the Newport Board of Civil Authority, are just starting the final stage of the state’s grievance process.
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The Duchess of Cambridge has today given birth to her third child – a boy on St George’s Day.
Kensington Palace announced that the baby was born at about 11am, after Kate was taken by car before 6am to the private Lindo wing of St Mary’s Hospital in Paddington, London.
The birth appears to have taken place without complications. The baby is fifth in line to the throne, the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh’s sixth great-grandchild and a younger brother for Prince George and Princess Charlotte.
Prince William was present for the birth, and both Kate and the child were ‘doing well’, according to a palace spokesman. Senior members of the royal family were said to be ‘delighted with the news’.
Royal watchers had been expecting a swift delivery at the Lindo Wing, with the child sharing a birthday with William Shakespeare and Lady Gabriella Windsor, the daughter of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent.
Story by Daily Mail.
MILAN, Ohio — The Ohio hometown of Thomas Edison now has two statues honouring the inventor.
A new statue sits in the town square of Milan (MY’-lan), where Edison spent the first seven years of his life.
It was made by Ohio sculptor Alan Cottrill and is similar to another Edison statue Cottrill created and is now displayed at the U.S. Capitol.
The new statue in Milan shows Edison holding a light bulb in one hand and a phonograph in the other.
The Sandusky Register reports a large crowd showed up for the unveiling on Monday.
There’s a second statue of Edison in the town square that depicts him as a child with his mother.
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DALLAS — Authorities say police in Dallas have captured a 35-year-old suspect in the fatal shooting of three people in a Houston home.
Jeffery Noble was booked late Sunday into the Dallas County jail and is being held on a charge of capital murder. Online jail records don’t indicate whether he has an attorney.
The Harris County sheriff’s office on Monday confirmed Noble’s arrest but didn’t offer details.
Investigators say Noble was seen leaving the scene of Friday’s shooting.
Authorities identified the victims as 67-year-old Robert Sciandra, 22-year-old Jessica Sciandra and 25-year-old Jordan Michael Collier. The relationship between Robert and Jessica Sciandra wasn’t immediately clear.
Another woman was able to escape the home and told a neighbor to call 911.
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Baku. 27 November. REPORT.AZ/ "Afghanistan supports Azerbaijan and its people in the issue of Nagorno-Karabakh conflict settlement and is against this aggression”.
Report informs, Afghanistan ambassador to Azerbaijan Mohammad Taqi Khalili said at a press conference.
"Afghanistan is against this kind of governmental terrorism and against any form of manifestation of terrorism," he said, noting that Afghanistan supports Islamic solidarity and expressing hope that Islamic countries will show unity in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict settlement.
This report is labeled “Intelligence Community Assessment,” but in fact it is not that. A report of the intelligence community in my day would include the input of all the relevant intelligence agencies and would reveal whether all agreed with the conclusions. Individual agencies did not hesitate to “take a footnote” or explain their position if they disagreed with a particular assessment. A report would not claim to be that of the “intelligence community” if any relevant agency was omitted......What should have struck any congressperson or reporter was that the procedure Clapper followed was the same as that used in 2003 to produce the report falsely claiming that Saddam Hussein had retained stocks of weapons of mass destruction. That should be worrisome enough to inspire questions, but that is not the only anomaly.
https://consortiumnews.com/2018/07/03/former-us-envoy-to-moscow-calls-intelligence-report-on-alleged-russian-interference-politically-motivated/
The Cleveland Indians now have a 2-0 lead over the Yankees in the ALDS after Yan Gomes hit a walk-off single in the 13th inning on Friday night. It was a thrilling finish to a game that may have seemed like it was going to go on forever, and it can be added to the list of the longest games in MLB postseason history.
After the win, Gomes and his teammates celebrated accordingly.
Gomes happily had Gatorade dumped — well, maybe sprinkled or politely showered — on his head mid-interview, and his response was, “Woo, that’s victory right there. That’s victory.”
Game 3 is on Sunday at Yankee Stadium, and coverage starts at 7:38 p.m. ET on FS1.
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Have a tendency to cheat at Monopoly?
Then the latest version of the classic real estate trading game is just for you!
Hasbro is releasing a special “cheaters” edition of the board game.
Monopoly: Cheaters Edition works much like the regular game, but players are also encouraged to cheat by stealing money from the bank or moving another player’s token without anyone noticing.
In addition to the Community Chest and Chance Cards, the game includes 15 “Cheat Cards” that give players tasks and reward them for pulling them off. Getting away with it earns you rewards, but getting caught will incur a fine—or get you chained to the game board with the included handcuff.
The game doesn’t designate a single player as banker. Instead, individual players act as their own banker—making it easier to pull off certain cheats.
Monopoly: Cheaters Edition will be available in the fall for a suggested retail price of $19.99. The game is for ages 8 and up.
Florists figure to make a lot of last-minute sales on Valentine's Day. You don't need a reservation to take in the romantic view at Inspiration Point along Ocean Avenue in Corona del Mar. When choosing a last-minute Valentine's Day card, take care not to go too sappy or snarky.
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While 2018 has been a bad year for Montreal drivers, it’s about to get a whole lot worse.
On Saturday, several of the Turcot Interchange’s exits, entrances and lanes will close, with some of those closures set to last until October.
Included in the work are the following:
New Delhi: A recently released calendar by Hindu Mahasabha does not just have photos of iconic monuments from across India but also goes several steps forward in renaming them. So while Qutub Minar is apparently Vishnu Stambh, Taj Mahal has been named Tejo Mahalay Shiv Mandir and Kashi's Gyanvyapi mosque is 'Vishwanath temple'.
The calendar, released by the Aligarh unit of Hindu Mahasabha, has sparked outrage as it changed names of a number of Indian monuments. Apart from world-famous Qutub and Taj, Madhya Pradesh's Kamal Maula Mosque is called Bhojshala and Jaunpur's Atala mosque has become 'Atla Devi temple'. Babri Masjid, demolished in 1992, is called Ram Janmabhoomi.
The calendar then brazenly goes on to rename Mecca - the holiest Muslim site - as Makkeshwar Mahadev ka Mandir.
While this is not the first time that Hindu Mahasabha has attempted to put out its own understanding of India's cultural heritage, that it has renamed a long list of monuments in the calendar has irked many.
The Day the Music Died – Feb. 3rd, 1959. Rising American Rock Stars Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson were killed when their chartered plan crashed in Iowa shortly after take off. Investigators blamed the crash on bad weather and pilot error.
Buddy, just 22 years old; The Big Bopper, 28 years old and Ritchie only 17 years old when the plane went down. Very sad day in history. Their music lives on in all of us.
0:49 White House is 'keeping a close eye' on crisis at California's Oroville dam Pause
1:32 Press Secretary says press should focus more on leaks than Flynn's resignation
2:19 Warren: Shocked to find 'truth was out of order' on the Senate floor
2:23 One arrest as protesters block DeVos from D.C. middle school
1:26 Who's at the door? Principal visiting homes of each of her 1,003 students
0:18 Trump calls election rival Evan McMullin 'McMuffin' at rally
1:06 Obama, Castro attend historic baseball game together in Havana
3:23 Frequent-Flyer-in-Chief: President Obama's most historic foreign trips
2:20 Japan's prime minister visits Pearl Harbor with President Obama
Now there’s no excuse for not eating breakfast.
From the time your local Chick-fil-A restaurant opens Aug. 15 until 10:30 a.m., it will be giving away a four-count of Chick-fil-A Chick-n-Minis. (Say that five times fast!)
Actually, you don’t have to – all you have to do is walk in and get them. One entree per person, and you mut be present to claim. (Meaning you can’t send your friend to get yours).
An oh yeah, if for some reason you can’t make it to the store today, consider this a heads-up that Chick-fil-A will be giving away free breakfast again, Sept. 19.
– Sonia Murray, CBS Local
NEW MIDDLETOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – Volunteers are holding a fundraiser at St. Paul’s Apostle Church Sunday from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Money raised will go towards Veterans 4, a non-profit organization that is currently helping with water supplies in Puerto Rico.
There will be over 40 vendors attending, a Chinese auction and 50/50 raffle. There will also be food for purchase.
The Hamilton County Fire Department is investigating a fire that began at a home early Saturday morning.
Crews were called to a home on the 8600 block of Tudor Court in Sycamore Township around 2 a.m. Saturday.
The fire department says the home suffered significant damage but no one was hurt.
Two dogs inside the home at the time of the fire were able to be resuscitated.
Hamilton County Fire says the cause of the fire is still under investigation.
Stay with FOX19 NOW for updates on this developing story.
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Washington (CNN) Former CIA Director Leon Panetta calls President Donald Trump's comment referencing a mysterious "calm before the storm" on Thursday a "play for attention."
"I don't think it is responsible ... but in this instance we probably all should take a deep breath and try to assume that he's just making a play for attention," Panetta, who also served as defense secretary, told CNN's Jake Tapper on Friday. "You begin to assume that it's more about getting attention than it is about proclaiming some kind of national policy."
Thursday evening at a photo op for a dinner with military commanders and their spouses, Trump had a cryptic message for reporters, which sent them immediately scrambling for answers.
"You guys know what this represents? Maybe it's the calm before the storm," Trump said.
After being continuously pressed to clarify his comments, Trump later told reporters, "You'll find out."
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Back for its fourth year in Bay View’s Humboldt Park, IndiaFest invites the community to celebrate the culture and heritage of India with live music, a parade, fashion show and traditional dance. There will be a wide variety of authentic Indian dishes, including dosas , a crepe-like pancake, and biriyanis , a heavily spiced chicken and vegetable rice dish, as well as vendors selling clothing, jewelry and art. The event will also highlight local talent with the third-annual Wisconsin Singing Idol competition and will once again end with a bang: a Bollywood Beats & Fusion dance party celebrating some of the more modern sounds of India.
New York regulators are slapping a $205 million fine on Deutsche Bank, following allegations that traders at Deutsche manipulated the foreign exchange market for years.
Deutsche Bank is the latest Wall Street firm to face penalties for manipulating the $5.3 trillion currency market. Banks such as Barclays, Citigroup and several others have paid hundreds of millions of dollars in fines since the scandal broke several years ago.
The New York Department of Financial Services found that from 2007 to 2013, Deutsche Bank engaged in improper, unsafe and unsound conduct in its currency trading business. Like other banks, Deutsche Bank traders allegedly used chat rooms and shared customer information in order to manipulate currencies before they closed each day.
Deutsche said it was “pleased to resolve” New York State’s investigation.
WEST POINT, Neb. (AP) — A fourth person has pleaded not guilty in the case of a northeastern Nebraska man whose body was found in his burned home.
The Sioux City Journal reports that 31-year-old Jenna Merrill, of Oakland, Nebraska, pleaded not guilty Thursday to being an accessory to a felony. Her trial is set for May 8.
Investigators say Merrill told police that another man charged in the case, Jody Olson, had been stabbed in a bar fight. Investigators say he was actually wounded in a fight with 64-year-old Ernest Warnock, whose body was found March 11 in rubble of his Rosalie home. He’d been fatally stabbed before the fire.
Olson and his son, Derek Olson, both of Oakland, have pleaded not guilty to murder, arson and related charges in Warnock’s death. Becky Weitzenkamp has pleaded not guilty to first-degree arson and being an accessory.
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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – As schools reopen in Noblesville, students and their families are still dealing with the fear, the shock and the horror of the shooting a Noblesville West Middle School.
In the days after the shooting, people flocked to prayer vigils and churches for comfort and understanding. Many are asking, “What now? What’s next?”
Mark Vroegop, lead pastor at College Park Church in Indianapolis, wrote a letter to local families called “Lamenting the Noblesville School Shooting.” It has since been shared across the United States and in 15 countries around the world.
Pastor Vroegop joined Fanchon Stinger on the FOX59 Red Couch to talk more about why he decided to write the letter, how to help your family process something as horrific as a school shooting, the role prayer plays in tragedies like this, and what to say to our children who are dealing with so much fear.
Elaine Moffat from St Regulus Ladies Golf Club won the Scottish Senior Women’s Open Championship at Prestwick St Nicholas Golf Club.
A previous Scottish Women’s Champion 20 year’s prior, Elaine put on a solid performance throughout the competition, placing fifth after the first two rounds.
Qualifying into the Championship Match Play rounds, Elaine won her way through to the competition’s grand final match, beating Aberdeen Ladies Golf Club Sheena Wood by 2 up,
“It’s absolutely fantastic to walk away today a winner”, she said.
Asante Kotoko coach Zdravko Lugarusic has taken delivery of an official car.
The club's management has presented a Toyota 4-wheel drive to the Croat.
The decision was taken after a management meeting on Tuesday.
Lugarusic made winning start on Sunday in a come-from-behind 2-1 win over Liberty Professionals.
Kotoko's next match will be at the Golden City Park where they play Berekum Chelsea.
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HARTFORD, Conn. – After their home burned down on Feb. 14, 2017, four people claim in court that the fire spread from a Pantech cellphone, which exploded while connected to a charger built for a Samsung Galaxy S6. A store manager at an AT&T in Connecticut allegedly advised the phone owner to use the charger.
Evansville Police are looking for the suspect in a stabbing that happened just after 3P.M. this afternoon.
Authorities say it happened in the 1300 block of Parret Street in Evansville. The man who was stabbed is now getting treatment at Deaconess Hospital.
His injuries are not life-threatening. Evansville Police Department is still investigating this evolving situation.
If you have any information, call police now.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — One person was injured in a shooting in the parking lot of a Walmart on Monday evening.
Kansas City Police responded to the parking lot of the Antioch Crossing shopping center, outside a Walmart and a Qdoba Mexican Restaurant, at 53rd and N. Antioch, near Gladstone.
Police said one person was grazed by a bullet and suffered non-life threatening injuries.
One person is reportedly in custody. Police did not say what led to the shooting.
The investigation is ongoing.
Zuerlein did not attempt a field goal but made all five of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 43-35 loss to the Eagles.
Zuerlein's five points gave him just his fifth single-digit performance of the campaign. Although the Rams have a tough matchup in Seattle this Sunday, Zuerlein's league-leading point tally suggests he's due for a rebound.
A crash critically injured a pedestrian at Flamingo Road and Burnham Avenue Thursday afternoon, according to Las Vegas Metropolitan Police. (Photo: FastCam)
A crash critically injured a pedestrian at Flamingo Road and Burnham Avenue Thursday afternoon, according to Las Vegas Metropolitan Police.
Officers were called to the scene at 4:07 p.m. The pedestrian was taken to Sunrise Trauma with "what appear to be" life-threatening injuries, police said.
Eastbound Flamingo Road was shut down at Tamarus Street and westbound lanes of Flamingo Road were shut down at Eastern Avenue, police said.
Stay with FOX5 for updates.
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Two men were arrested after an armed robbery early Monday morning in the Anjou borough of Montreal.
Around 2:30 a.m., two men entered a building on Métropolitain Blvd. near the corner of Désormeaux St. Holding what appeared to be a firearm, they threatened an employee and demanded cash.
Police arrived as the two men, 20 and 21, tried to escape through a back exit. They were apprehended after a short foot chase.
No one was injured in the incident, police said.
Poul Thomsen, director of the European department of the International Monetary Fund, speaks about monetary policy in the euro zone.
Man, 24, shot in ankle in Marquette Park
A man was shot Friday afternoon in the Southwest Side Marquette Park neighborhood.
The 24-year-old suffered a gunshot wound to his ankle about 3 p.m. in the 6400 block of South Kedzie, according to Chicago Police.
He was taken to Holy Cross Hospital, where he was listed in good condition, police said.
April 6 Gastar Exploration Inc:
* Gastar Exploration Inc - files for mixed shelf of upto $300 million - sec filing
* Gastar Exploration Inc - one or more selling stockholders may, offer and sell up to 169.9 million shares of co's common stock covered by prospectus Source text - bit.ly/2p52LB7 Further company coverage:
The Professional Bowlers Association announced Wednesday that it reached an agreement with Fox to return to network television in 2019, with four tournaments televised on national TV and 25 on FS1.
Via PBA.com:
“In 2019, FOX Sports will televise four PBA Tour shows on FOX and 25 on FS1 in a series of two-hour telecasts. All programs will also be streamed on FOX Sports GO. Details pertaining to the FOX Sports-PBA package regarding PBA Tour locations, dates and times, and the television announcing team will be released at a later date.”
The PBA celebrated the deal on YouTube with a sizzle-reel of bowling highlights set to the classic NFL on Fox theme, and it’s probably the best video you’ll see all day.
April 3 Sierra Oncology Inc:
* Sierra Oncology Inc - Sierra Oncology collaborator ICR reports preclinical synthetic lethality data for chk1 inhibitor sra737 at aacr
* Sierra Oncology Inc - data supports genetically-driven clinical development strategy Sierra intends to pursue for sra737
* Sierra Oncology Inc - "gemcitabine is known to impair b-family DNA polymerases, further supporting rationale for its clinical combination with sra737." Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Las Vegas Metro police are investigating a triple-vehicle crash caused by a driver who stole a vehicle in the southeast Valley on Thursday.
According to police, officers were attempting to locate a stolen vehicle and saw it traveling at a high rate of speed on eastbound Harmon Avenue shortly after 4 p.m. The driver of the stolen vehicle crashed into a vehicle on Harmon Avenue, near Pecos Road.
The driver continued and crashed into a second vehicle on Harmon Avenue, near Sandhill Road. Police said one person was transported to Sunrise Trauma with critical injuries and two others with minor injuries.
Police did not specify if the injured people included the driver of the stolen vehicle or were the victims from the other two vehicles involved in the crash.
The intersection of Harmon Avenue and Sandhill Road is closed to traffic. Police took the driver of the stolen vehicle into custody.
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This 3-D walkthrough of the heavy water facilities at Norway’s Vemork Plant was created by Telemark County Council archaeologist Sindre Arnkværn. The plant had been demolished in 1977 and no documentation or study of the site had ever been conducted since Operation Gunnerside in 1943. Although researchers had to pick their way through demolition rubble, they still were able to understand Gunnerside’s events in the location and context in which they had occurred. To read a full article on the archaeology of the site, go to “The Secrets of Sabotage.” (Courtesy Sindre Arnkværn/Telemark County Council)
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Former E.C. Glass basketball coach Roy Roberson says opportunity and timing played big roles in his decision to leave the Hilltoppers to join the coaching staff at N.C. State. Roberson and Wolfpack Coach Kevin Keatts have been friends for almost 30 years. Roberson spoke with Reporter Andre Whitehead:
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Roberson helped revive an E.C. Glass basketball team that had fallen upon hard times until he took over.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have announced plans to paint Seat 1, Row D in Section 302 of Dodger Stadium. The seat marks the spot where Kirk Gibson's home run landed to win Game 1 of the 1988 World Series and all tickets sold for that seat will raise money to fight Parkinson's Disease, according to Dodger Insider.
Gibson will also sign the seat. Tickets are expected to go for about $150, according to Eric Stephens of True Blue LA.
Gibson was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease in 2015 but did not publicly reveal his diagnosis in 2016. The Kirk Gibson Foundation raises money and awareness for Parkinson's Research as well as other neurological disorders including ALS, Dementia and Alzheimer's.
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With this year marking the 30th anniversary of his iconic home run, Gibson is slated to throw out the ceremonial first pitch before Opening Day on March 29. The team will giveaway a bobblehead of Gibson before the second game of the season.
Celebrating Australia Day on Jan. 26 is Australian native and Cultural Care au pair, Tarni, shown here holding four-month-old twins Lucy (left) and Luke for the family she’s helping out. The holiday signifies when the British fleet landed at Port Jackson in modern day Sydney in 1788 and is celebrated with barbecues and baking Pavlova cakes. Falls Church resident Nancy Baker is Tarni’s local childcare consultant. More information can be found on her Cultural Care Au Pair website or Facebook page.
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The second annual Soul Food & Music Festival is noon to 4 p.m. Saturday at the 14th Street Community Center.
Elizabeth Scott, African drummers and dancers, a gospel choir and emcee Drew Carter will provide entertainment during the day, while guests enjoy delicious food.
Tickets for the festival are $15 for adults and $5 for children. Proceeds from the event will go to the community center and help to further fund its fight against drugs and keeping area youth off the streets.
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Court sentences ex head of Egypt’s anti-graft agency to 5 years in prison
Hisham Genena was arrested in February following incendiary comments he made in a television interview
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The team strategizes a risky plan to assist mutants who are being held in the Sentinel Services' custody.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - M&G Investments:
* M&G Investments requests initiation of strategic review process for Gibson Energy Inc.
* Says ‍M&G currently manages funds owning approximately 19.4 percent of outstanding shares of Gibson​
* Company should exit all lines of its trucking business that are not associated with core infrastructure assets of company
* Says ‍Gibson Energy should sell Moose Jaw refinery and its affiliated lines of business and use proceeds to reduce debt
* Believe Gibson Energy should commence a strategic review of all options, including sale of co, with help of independent investment bank​
* On Aug 14, delivered letter to James M. Estey, Chairman of Gibson Energy's board discussing its views, measures Gibson should take ​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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A COMMITTAL hearing to determine whether there is sufficient evidence for the 2013 penny stock crash case to proceed to trial began on Wednesday in the Supreme Court.
Malaysian businessman John Soh Chee Wen and the former chief executive officer of IPCO International Quah
An overzealous AFL fan flipped over the front-row fence while watching Brisbane's clash with Gold Coast on Sunday night.
Late in the third quarter at the Gabba, the fan tried to retrieve a ball that was bouncing towards the stands.
He reached over the fence and overbalanced way too far, going base over apex towards the field of play.
He managed to hang onto the railing for dear life, narrowly avoiding a disastrous fall.
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Luckily he escaped unscathed, apart from his bruised ego that is.
There may be no place like home but life on the road is good again for Gold Coast after they held out Brisbane by five points.
The Lions clawed their way back from a 27-point third-term deficit before Cameron Rayner had a chance to lock up the scores on the stroke of fulltime in front of 16,087 fans.
However, he could only manage a behind as the Suns clung on 11.10 (76) to 10.11 (71) - just their third win in nine Queensland derbies at the Gabba.
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Michigan has agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit over hepatitis C treatment for Medicaid patients.
The Detroit Free Press reports that details havent yet been disclosed publicly. A federal judge will be updated March 29. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of an Oakland County woman, alleging a particular antiviral medicine was allowed only for hepatitis C patients on Medicaid who had serious liver damage. The settlement could potentially could affect thousands covered on the insurance plan for low income residents.
US skier Lindsey Vonn celebrates after winning the women's downhill event at Garmisch-Partenkirchen in southern Germany, on February 3, 2018
US ski queen Lindsey Vonn claimed the 80th World Cup win of her career on Saturday as she won the downhill at Garmisch-Partenkirchen for the third straight year just days before the Winter Olympics.
Vonn, 33, clocked 1 min 12.84sec, just 0.02 secs faster than overall World Cup downhill leader Sofia Goggia, who finished second.
Austria's Cornelia Huetter finished third at 0.13 sec back.
Vonn is closing in on Ingemar Stenmark's all-time alpine record of 86 World Cup wins.
She has the chance for another victory in Sunday's downhill race, the final tune-up before the Olympics open in Pyeongchang on Thursday.
NEW YORK, May 30 (Reuters) - Bill Gross’ Janus Henderson Global Unconstrained Bond Fund, which dropped more than 3 percent on Tuesday alone, plunged to last in its peer category so far this year, according to Lipper data on Wednesday.
Gross’ Janus Henderson Global Unconstrained Bond Fund is now down 6 percent year to date, Lipper data showed. (Reporting By Jennifer Ablan and Trevor Hunnicutt)
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iranian President Hassan Rouhani is warning that regional oil supply could be jeopardized if the Unite States manages to get its allies to stop buying Tehran's oil.
Rouhani spoke to Iranian expatriates in Switzerland during his visit there on Monday. He says the U.S. has threatened not to allow Iran to continue exporting its oil. The Iranian state TV broadcast his remarks.
Rouhani didn't elaborate but when pressured in the past, Iran has threatened to close the strategic Strait of Hormuz though which one third of the world's oil supply passes.
Iran is OPEC's second-largest crude exporter with more than 2 million barrels a day.
After the U.S. pulled out of the nuclear deal with Iran, Washington has been pushing allies to cut oil imports from Iran altogether by November.
Why sex at 80 is better than at 50
by Annalisa Lista - 2017.02.15
Sex is better at 80 than at 50. A truth emerged from a study by the University of Manchester. Researchers have surveyed a sample of 7,000 people aged 50-90 years-old and have observed that sex does not decrease with time, just the contrary. And its quality improves. In fact, experts found 60% of men and 37% of women aged 80 and over declared to make love. But what is relevant is that at this age people are more emotionally involved while having sex and are more likely to satisfy their partners’ needs and likes compared to younger people. Moreover, very aged women have orgasm with less difficulties than younger women aged 50-79 years old. In light of this, experts call on health bodies to take care of third ages’ sexual health.
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Prosecutors say a former CIA case officer betrayed his country by giving a Chinese spy information about human assets and other top-secret information.
But defense lawyers say their client is a loyal American who was merely stringing the Chinese along to try to get them to expose details of their own intelligence operation.
A jury heard opening statements Wednesday in the trial of Kevin Mallory of Leesburg, who was working as a consultant when he returned from Shanghai with more than $16,000 in undeclared cash.
Defense attorney Geremy Kamens said Mallory had grown suspicious about a Chinese think tank's job offer and hatched a plan to feed them phony documents. He told people at the CIA, but prosecutors said that was just to cover his tracks.
Top state earners in Delaware include police, judges
DOVER, Del. (AP) — About 1,700 Delaware state employees were paid over $100,000 in 2017, including big names like Gov. John Carney and Chief Justice Leo Strine Jr., but also many police officers and school employees.
The Delaware State News reports that data from the Office of Management and Budget shows that 201 people made $150,000 or more. Of those, 70 worked for the Delaware State Police, 55 were judges and 39 were employed by a school district.
First on the list of top earners was Delaware Technical Community College President Mark Brainard, who earned nearly $249,000.
Chief Medical Examiner Gary Collins made slightly more than $243,000. Collins was hired in 2014 after the state created a new Division of Forensic Science following drug thefts in the now-defunct Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
WASHINGTON (AP) House Republicans blocked an attempt by Democrats on Tuesday, Feb. 14, to use an obscure law to obtain President Donald Trump’s tax returns from the IRS.
Democrats on the House Ways and Means Committee tried to frame the issue as a matter of national security. They questioned whether Trump has any investments in Russia, though they offered no proof.
The committee has legal authority to obtain confidential tax records. The committee could then vote to make them public.
Shunning decades of tradition, Trump has steadfastly refused to release his tax returns.
Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, said Americans have a right to know if Trump has any “entanglements” with foreign countries.
Committee Chairman Kevin Brady, R-Texas, said he would not let Democrats use the panel to go after a political rival.
A New York bus driver was caught on video... watching TV on his cell phone... WHILE DRIVING PASSENGERS to an outlet mall.
One passenger captured the incident and informed the tour bus company.
Video of Horrified passenger records his New York coach driver watching TV on his PHONE
WABC-TV reports the tour bus company FIRED the driver and the passenger who took the video received a full refund.
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Model Iman has marked the anniversary of her wedding to David Bowie with a tribute on Instagram.
She shared two photos from the ceremony, in which the singer is carrying his new bride in his arms.
She captioned the post: “When I count my blessings, I count you twice. April 24th #Bowieforever.”
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In the pictures, Iman is wearing a white trouser suit and white sunglasses, while Bowie is wearing a dark suit and glasses. The pair are both smiling broadly.
The couple married 25 years ago on April 24, 1992 in a private ceremony in Lausanne, Switzerland.
The union was later solemnised in Florence, Italy on June 6 and the couple had one daughter together.
It was Bowie’s second marriage after his relationship with Angela Barnett, who was the mother of their son Duncan, who they initially named Zowie.
Bowie died on January 10, 2016 at the age of 69 after a battle with liver cancer.
Emergency crews searched by ground and air today for an injured hiker stranded in the San Jacinto State Park mountains.
At approximately 3:20PM, the Palm Springs Mounted Police Search and Rescue were dispatched for a lost hiker on the Skyline Trail. The San Jacinto State Park Rangers were also alerted of the hiker and responded to assist in the search.
Story: Injured Hiker Rescued From Tahquitz Canyon Trail
The lost hiker was located at the 8,600-foot level of the mountain by the California Highway Patrol Helicopter (H-60). The crew mentioned that the hiker appeared to be hypothermic.
Crew members were able to safely hoist the hiker into the helicopter and fly him to the landing zone.
Story: Local Hiker Stranded On Mountain
The hiker was evaluated by the Palm Springs Fire Department and was then transported to a local hospital by ambulance.
When Lisa Meador woke up Thursday morning, she didn’t know she was going to end up saving a life. But that’s exactly what happened as she was on her way to Center Point for work, running unusually beh …read more
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In order to address ongoing safety concerns, beginning May 1 Heerstrasse at the intersection of Weberstrasse, also known as the ring road, will be closed to through traffic. Heerstrasse is best known as the road in front of the Bldg. 1502 Child Development Center on Clay Kaserne. Bollards will be emplaced at the end of Heerstrasse at the west end of the road, effectively making Heerstrasse a dead-end road.
The change is based on assessments conducted by the Directorate of Emergency Services and Directorate of Public Works. Residents of housing on Heerstrasse and other drivers needing access to the Child Development Center may still access the road from the intersection at the east end. The traffic change will not affect pedestrian or bicycle access.
The Marble Falls Police Department said they are looking for a suspect after they received a report of a suspicious package at a car wash early this morning.
The communications center received a call at 11:45 a.m. about a suspicious package at the car wash located at 1600 block of Mormon Mill Rd.
Businesses near the area were evacuated and residents in the area were asked to take shelter.
The police department called the Austin Police Department to assist and dispatch their helicopter to bring Explosive Ordinance Technicians from APD and Texas DPS to our aid.
Authorities were able to determine that the package was not an explosive threat.
Traffic was allowed to transit the area immediately.
If anyone knows the identity of the suspect you are asked to call the Marble Falls Police Department at (830) 693-3611.
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Kendrick is not in the lineup for Friday's contest against the Cubs, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports.
Kendrick will start Game 1 of the NLDS on the bench while Jayson Werth draws the start in left field. Although Kendrick may wind up being the odd-man out for the Nationals' starting lineup in the playoffs, he will likely be deployed in almost every affair, whether he subs into the game or is used as a pinch hitter.
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As of 10:55 p.m. on Wednesday, Big Bang’s G-Dragon sold 1,000,297 copies of “Kwon Ji Yong” on QQ Music. (Captured from QQ Music)
G-Dragon’s solo album “Kwon Ji Yong” has set the charts on fire in China.As of 10:55 p.m. on Wednesday, the singer has set the record of selling over one million copies of his latest album on QQ Music, the biggest music site in China.“Kwon Ji Yong” set the record within six days of its release, the shortest time ever for an artist, as well as selling the most number of albums so far this year on the website.The digital album is being sold at 10 yuan ($1.5) per copy on QQ Music.G-Dragon also sold over 4,000 copies of the album within 24 hours of its release in US, once more proving his popularity.Meanwhile, the singer kicked off his world tour “2017 Concert: Act III, M.O.T.T.E” in Seoul on Saturday. He is currently preparing for upcoming solo concerts, which will take place in Macau on Saturday and Sunday.By Jie Ye-eun ( yeeunjie@heraldcorp.com
OAKLAND Kendall Graveman, the only A's starter not to land on the disabled list last year, is there now. The A's announced Monday opening day starter Graveman was heading to the 10-day disabled list with a strained right shoulder.
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The Los Angeles Lakers have already won the 2018 offseason by securing the services of the world's best player, LeBron James.
However, as we have seen in the past, James cannot carry a team to a championship by himself, certainly not in the jam-packed Western Conference.
The Lakers finished last season with a 35–47 record. They have not reached the playoffs since the 2012-13 season when they lost in the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
The Lakers have been busy aside from signing James, although they only have 12 players currently confirmed on the roster.
Here's a list of all the current Lakers.
Guards: Lonzo Ball, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Josh Hart, Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk
Forwards: LeBron James, Lance Stephenson, Brandon Ingram, Luol Deng, Kyle Kuzma
Centers: Mo Wagner, Ivica Zubac, JaVale McGee
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Downtown Ingersoll had nothing but open doors the afternoon of Friday, June 29 during the second annual Red and White Sidewalk day.
What started last year as a way to mark the Canada 150 celebrations, the Ingersoll Business Improvement Area (BIA) felt the sidewalk sale event went so well they decided to put it on again for a second year, making it an annual event.
After five months of planning, local stores prepared special sales, giveaways, and prizes for the community. Volunteers provided face painting, balloon animals, along with two local bands, the Muddkatz and The Small Town Girls, of Tillsonburg. The Musashi Karate Academy also held a barbecue.
With over 160 people in attendance last year, the goal was to surpass the total this year.
“It’s a great opportunity to show community members why we love local and get outsiders to come to Ingersoll and show them what our town has to offer,” said Chelsea Jibb, economic development and tourism assistant.
LONDON (AP) — James DeGale announced Wednesday that he has vacated his IBF super middleweight title.
"I have relinquished my IBF title as I look to secure big fights in the final chapter of my career," the 32-year-old DeGale wrote on Twitter.
"This is the final phase of my career where I want to be involved in the biggest fights possible. My team have been working very hard behind the scenes and we've got some exciting news to announce soon."
DeGale became the first British Olympic gold medalist to win a professional world title when in 2015 he outpointed Andre Dirrell in Boston.
He has since defended it largely on American soil, including drawing a unification fight with Badou Jack and reclaiming his title following an unexpected defeat by Caleb Truax in London, but is expected to conclude his career in Britain.
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We’re working with the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Another Planet Entertainment to help those affected by the North Bay Fires. We are auctioning off a guitar signed by the Red Hot Chili Peppers and two tickets to see them with Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real at Band Together 2, December 14 at at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium.
Click here to bid on the guitar and tickets.
All proceeds will be donated to the Tipping Point Emergency Relief Fund supporting North Bay community foundations, service providers and government partners working with low-income communities hit hardest by the fires.
The developers of Base Village will start to make required improvements to Wood Road beginning May 1. Drivers can expect alternating one-lane closures and minor delays during construction hours Monday to Friday and some Saturdays as well.
Two lanes will be open after hours, during major events and on weekends.
Construction and roadway work will take place from the driveway of the Viceroy Hotel up Wood Road to the driveway of the Crestwood.
The project aims to widen the road and improve its infrastructures. Two bus stops also will be added as well as pedestrian crosswalks, sidewalks and improvements to the guardrail.
To view a project map or for more detail on the Wood Road work, visit tosv.com.
Dana White talks about when the Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather fight came together and how this is a Mayweather and McGregor promotion, not a UFC fight.
Saturday, Apr 21 - Jul 22, 2018
April 22, 2018 – July 22, 2018
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During the 2017-2018 academic year, 5 practicing artists mentor 15- 25 student artists to develop their artistic voices. The young artists chose to address the challenges in articulating perplexed thoughts, feelings, and emotions into individual works of art. These various experiences of being a teen are “The Whole” subject of this exhibition presented through paintings, drawings, photographs, and video work made by the students both collaboratively and independently. Visitors are invited by teens to ask themselves “ya dig?” or Do you get what we are trying to say? Both what teens feel able to express, and what they cannot fully articulate in words are presented in the artworks in this exhibition.
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Journalist Anu Partanen moved to the US from Finland in 2008.
In the nine years since, she's noticed Americans hold a number of misguided views about the way Nordic countries operate.
She detailed many of those misconceptions in her 2016 book, "The Nordic Theory of Everything: In Search of a Better Life."
Here are the biggest misconceptions she's found.
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Judge Chris Lanese talks with attorneys during a scheduling hearing in Thurston County Superior Court in Olympia, Wash., for a lawsuit against the Washington Legislature brought by a coalition of news organizations, and led by The Associated Press, on Friday, Oct. 6, 2017. The suit challenges lawmakers' claim that the state's public records law excludes them from stricter disclosure rules that apply to other elected officials and agencies. Ted S. Warren AP Photo
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NEWPORT — Bradleigh Stockwell was worried. The elevator at the Goodrich Memorial Library was out of service, and he was unsure whether people would climb the stairs to see his presentation of short films on April 18.
A second show was scheduled at the Jones Memorial Library three days afterward, and Mr. Stockwell very much wanted to have the world premiere of his latest work in Newport, the city where it was filmed.
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JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Nick Griffin scored 15 of his 20 points in the second half and Sam Idowu had 12 points to help Saint Peter's beat Niagara 58-52 on Friday night to snap a six-game skid.
Griffin hit four 3-pointers and made 4 of 4 free throws in the final 19 seconds.
Matt Scott converted a 3-point play, Kahlil Dukes made a jumper and Chris Barton hit a 3-pointer to pull Niagara (14-10, 7-4 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference) within three points with five minutes to play. Two free throws by Elijah Gonzales gave the Peacocks (9-13, 3-8) a 64-58 lead four minutes later, but Matt Scott and Marvin Prochet each made two foul shots to trim the Purple Eagles' deficit to two points with 20 seconds left. Griffin's free throws sealed it for Saint Peter's.
Scott had 16 points and Dukes scored 10 for Niagara, but the duo combined to shoot just 8 of 29 (27.6 per cent) from the field. It was the lowest-scoring output of the season for the Purple Eagles, who came in averaging a conference-leading 83.6 points per game.
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Munk, the Herald’s features editor from 1998 until her retirement in 2014, died April 10 in Everett. She was 64.
Tolu Odukoya-Ijogun drops the Official Music Video to Her single titled “My Heart” | Watch on BN
Tolu-Odukoya-Ijodun, first daughter of the late Pastor Bimbo Odukoya has dropped the visuals to her lovely single titled “My Heart“. Hit Play below!
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Elliott will be in the crease for Monday's tilt against Anaheim, Derek Wills of Sportsnet 960 reports.
Moose hasn't been on his A game in the playoffs so far, allowing six goals on 70 shots and picking up a pair of losses. The Flames will be back at home, which hasn't been much of a defensive advantage, as they allow 2.71 goals per game at home, and 2.61 on the road, so Elliott could be in a tough spot Monday.
Motorcycle maker Royal Enfield has appointed Shubhranshu Singh as the Global Head of Brand. Singh, who was previously the Executive Vice President and Head Marketing (Sports) at Star India, confirmed the change through an update on his LinkedIn profile.
Royal Enfield has been increasing its focus on international markets, and Singh’s mandate will include overseeing the expansion of the brand in various countries.
In the past, Singh has worked with Visa, Diageo and Hindustan Unilever among other companies. He also writes columns on marketing in various publications.
Royal Enfield today launched the Classic 500 Pegasus Edition, modelled on the 'Flying Flea' range of motorcycles manufactured by the iconic bike maker for service during the World War II. About 250 of these will be sold in India while 750 will be sold internationally.
× 10K galleons of tainted alcohol confiscated from Mexican resorts
CANCUN — Authorities in Mexico have seized thousands of gallons of tainted alcohol.
Police in Cancun said they found unsanitary conditions and bad production practices, and they confiscated 10,000 gallons of alcoholic beverages and closed two businesses.
The booze was seized from 31 tourist resorts after a college student from Wisconsin died back in January.
She blacked out in a hotel pool and drowned after her family said she drank tainted alcohol.
× Police: Suspect slams vehicle into house during pursuit 15 minutes after non-fatal shooting
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee police were able to quickly arrest a suspect following a shooting and subsequent police pursuit.
The shooting happened around 12:30 p.m. Monday, December 11th near Fond du Lac and Mill.
Police say a 24-year old Milwaukee man was shot during a suspected drug deal. He suffered injuries not believed to be life-threatening — and was transported to a hospital.
Fifteen minutes later, MPD officers located a vehicle and suspect believed to be involved in the shooting in the area of 72nd and Mill Road, and attempted a traffic stop — but the vehicle fled. The officers pursued the vehicle which ultimately crashed into a house near 36th and W. Hope Avenue.
The driver, a 40-year old Milwaukee man was arrested. A handgun was recovered from the vehicle.
The investigation is ongoing.
African Union forces were reported to have wounded at least four civilians in Elasha Biyaha, located in the outskirts of Somali Capital Mogadishu on Monday night.
The incident took place at the main highway linking Mogadishu to Afgoye, where an armored vehicle belonging to AMISOM collided with a truck, according to the witnesses.
Four civilians, including women were seriously injured after AMISOM soldiers opened fire on a passenger bus travelling in the street and heading to the capital.
The wounded had been immediately rushed to a hospital in Mogadishu for medical treatment.
AMISOM is yet to release its own statement concerning the incident.
A large crowd stood in solidarity with rallies happening around the country in the March for Science at the State House on Saturday.
Their goal was to take a stand for scientific evidence supporting hot button issues like climate change, saying politics shouldn't play a role.
They also pushed for better funding to make future breakthroughs possible.
When asked why they were there, organizers said because science affects everyone.
Saturday's rally was one of 500 marches taking place this Earth Day, including a large one in Washington, D.C.
Despite the rain, thousands stood on the National Mall calling for scientific freedom without political interference.
President Donald Trump released an Earth Day statement a few hours later, saying "rigorous science depends not on ideology, but on a spirit of honest inquiry and robust debate."
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A Good Samaritan chased down a man who targeted a handicapped great-grandmother in a grocery store parking lot and tried to steal her purse.
Sorry, your browser doesn't support Flash , needs a Flash update , or has Flash disabled. You need Flash to watch this video. EMBED >More News Videos Back in 1907, she was a New Year?s Day baby. On Sunday, her family and friends are planning to throw Daisy Driss a party to celebrate her 110th birthday.
Daisy Driss is another New Year's Day baby but she was born on New Year's Day in 1907. Driss celebrated her 110th birthday on Sunday.Family and friends gathered at a restaurant to wish Driss a happy birthday.Driss is a former Chicago Public School teacher who keeps her mind sharp by reading the paper cover to cover every day.She's also still very active. She even hit the dance floor at her party on Sunday.
NEW YORK (AP) - Top American and North Korean officials plan a full day of meetings in New York aimed at deciding whether a summit between President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un can be salvaged.
Ahead of the meetings Thursday, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and the North’s former military intelligence chief, Kim Yong Chol, had dinner Wednesday night. Kim had flown in from Beijing and Pompeo from Washington.
The talks come as preparations for a highly anticipated summit in Singapore barrel ahead amid lingering uncertainty about whether it will actually take place, and when. Trump cancelled the June 12 summit last week, then suggested it could still happen.
U.S. teams have been meeting with North Korean officials in Singapore and in the heavily fortified Korean Demilitarized Zone.
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Savannah Police detectives are investigating a shooting outside a local funeral home.
Police were called to Bonaventure Road shortly after 3pm.
They confirm one person was shot.
No word yet on injuries.
News 3 has a crew on the scene and will keep you updated.
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Senate President Bukola Saraki, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, and a former governor of Kano State, Rabiu Kwankwaso, will soon announce their exit fromf the All Progressives Congress (APC).
These foremost members of the former new PDP bloc are set to join the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) after a series of conflict with the APC government.
Premium Times reports that the new faction will be tagged the ‘new APC’and will be part of a coalition of political parties and interests, to challenge President Muhammadu Buhari in the 2019 election.
Apart from the fact that many of the nPDP members like Saraki, former Adamawa governor, Murtala Nyako, and a senator, Dino Melaye, are facing corruption and other charges, some leaders omplained about being left in the cold during the party’s congresses that took place between May and June this year.
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Greenville, S.C. (WSPA) A Greenville County Schools student has earned thousands of dollars for college and will soon make his way to Washington, thanks to a federal scholarship.
Henry Lear, a 16-year old Southside High School junior, is one of two students in the state to receive the United States Senate Youth Scholarship. Lear got the nod after he wrote an essay on the Senate and how political patterns and discourse have changed over time.
“To have this type of scholarship is immensely helpful for paying for my university education,” said Lear. “But additionally, opportunities come with it like meeting our senators for the state which is incredibly exciting.”
The USSYS includes a $10,000 check which is to be used for college tuition. Lear hasn’t yet decided on where he will attend college or what course of study he will pursue.
Harshini Abbaraju, a senior at Connections Academy in the South Carolina Public Charter School District, also received the scholarship.
Donald Trumps Press Secretary Sean Spicer has mistakenly called the Canadian prime minister Joe Trudeau instead of his real name Justin. This isnt the first time Spicer has got the name of a world leader wrong, after referring to Australian prime minister Malcolm Turnbull as “Trumble”.
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April 28 Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co, the largest U.S. tire maker, reported a 9.8 percent fall in quarterly profit, as raw material costs rose and the company shipped fewer tires.
The company, which also makes tires for aircraft and NASCAR racing cars, said its tire volumes fell 4 percent in the first quarter ended March 31.
"While raw material inflation has moderated in recent weeks, we continue to expect a significant year-over-year headwind in 2017," Chief Executive Richard Kramer said in a statement on Friday.
Net income fell to $166 million, or 65 cents per share, in the first quarter, from $184 million, or 68 cents per share, a year earlier.
Revenue rose to $3.70 billion from $3.69 billion.
On an adjusted basis, the company earned 74 cents per share.
Up to Thursday's close, shares of the company had risen 14.8 percent this year.
(Reporting by Arunima Banerjee in Bengaluru; Editing by Arun Koyyur)
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One person was injured and five others are homeless after an apartment fire in Buckingham on Friday.
Residents at 183 Dorchester St. noticed smoke in the two-storey building shortly after 4 p.m. Gatineau firefighters searched the building when they arrived and found an unconscious man inside. The victim was given first aid and taken to hospital, but his condition was unknown as of Friday evening.
The fire was under control by about 4:30 p.m. There was no immediate estimate of the damage costs.
The investigation was turned over to Gatineau police, a media release from the fire service said.
Darmian joined Manchester United in the summer of 2015 for £13million and was a regular under Louis van Gaal in his maiden season at Old Trafford.
But the Italy international has become a bit-part player under Jose Mourinho, starting just 16 Premier League games since the start of last season.
The 27-year-old admits he has no regrets over his Old Trafford switch, but has refused to rule out a return to Italy at some point in the future.
"I don't regret the decision I took. I would make the same decision over and over again,” said Darmian, who has won the Europa League, EFL Cup and FA Cup with United.
New Delhi : India and Pakistan on Sunday exchanged for the 26th consecutive year the list of their nuclear installations under a bilateral agreement that prohibits them from attacking each other’s atomic facilities, reports PTI. “India and Pakistan today exchanged, through diplomatic channels simultaneously at New Delhi and Islamabad, the list of nuclear installations and facilities covered under the Agreement on the Prohibition of Attack against Nuclear Installations between India and Pakistan,” the Ministry of External Affairs said. The agreement, which was signed on December 31, 1988 and entered into force on January 27, 1991, says that the two countries will inform each other of nuclear installations and facilities to be covered under the agreement on January 1 of every calendar year. This is the 26th consecutive exchange of such list between the two countries, the first one having taken place on January 1, 1992.
Quit notice on Igbos: Nigeria has only two tribes – Yemi Alade
Nigerian singer, Yemi Eberechi Alade, simply known as Yemi Alade, has said there are only two tribes in Nigeria. According to her, the two tribes in Nigeria are, ‘The elites and the masses.’ She was reacting to the ultimatum issued by Northern Coalition group ordering Igbos to vacate the region in three months. Quit notice: …
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DALLAS — A tentative settlement agreement has been reached in a civil rights lawsuit in which attorneys for inmates at a Southeast Texas prison said sweltering summer heat was endangering the inmates' health.
The inmates' attorney, Jeff Edwards of Austin, said Friday that the Texas Department of Criminal Justice would guarantee air conditioning for 1,400 inmates of the Pack Unit covered by the lawsuit. Temporary arrangements would be made for air conditioning this summer and a permanent solution thereafter.
Prison system spokesman Jason Clark said the deal would provide additional safeguards for Pack Unit inmates susceptible to extreme heat. He said the specifics haven't been finalized and he declined to comment further.
More than 40 Catholic institutions are to announce the largest ever faith-based divestment from fossil fuels, on the anniversary of the death of St Francis of Assisi.
The sum involved has not been disclosed but the volume of divesting groups is four times higher than a previous church record, and adds to a global divestment movement, led by investors worth $5.5tn.
[...] Assisi's mayor, Stefania Proietti – a former climate mitigation professor – told the Guardian: "When we pay attention to the environment, we pay attention to poor people, who are the first victims of climate change.
"When we invest in fossil fuels, we stray very far from social justice. But when we disinvest and invest in renewable and energy efficiency instead, we can mitigate climate change, create a sustainable new economic deal and, most importantly, help the poor."
How many big biotech acquisitions can you name that have occurred so far in 2017?Johnson & Johnson spent $30 billion to buy Swiss biotech Actelion. That's one. Then there's... well, actually, that's it. J&J's acquisition of Actelion is the only truly big biotech buyout year to date, unless you also want to include Japanese drugmaker Takeda's $5.2 billion deal to buy Ariad in the first quarter.
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An explosion at a Lexington, Ky., United Parcel Service Inc. freight facility Wednesday morning sent several people to the hospital and prompted an evacuation, according to the local fire department.
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Boozy basher chef guilty A booze-loving chef who once worked at the posh Jean-Georges Vongerichten restaurant Spice Market pleaded guilty yesterday to felony assault for pounding an elderly man like a veal cutlet during...
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BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:20 P.M.) – The presidential and media adviser, Bouthaina Al-Sha’aban, stated on Wednesday that the Turkish and U.S. forces in northern Syria are “replacing their terrorists.”
“When the resistance alliance began to win the battle against terrorism on Syrian soil, countries that support terrorism began to mobilize their forces, whether the Turkish or US invading forces, which came to replace terrorism in northern Syria,” Sha’aban stated.
Sha’aban made these remarks during a press conference following a political seminar held by Al-Quds International Foundation – Syria branch at Al-Assad National Library within the activities of al-Quds Cultural Day.
These remarks by Sha’aban come just ten days after the Turkish Army launched their invasion of the Afrin region of northern Syria
On the upside, whilst initial upside bias is seen for the rebound from 1.1476 to bring retracement to 1.2500 and then 1.2775-80, reckon upside would be limited to 1.3000 and resistance at 1.3445 should hold, bring another decline. Only above previous support at 1.3836 would abort and suggest a temporary low is formed instead, bring a stronger rebound to 1.4000 and later towards 1.44-45 level but price should falter well below resistance at 1.5018, bring another selloff in late 2017.
Imagine paying someone to build your dream home, which is both innovative and environmentally friendly, only for the contractor to leave you out of pocket and homeless. Carte Blanche exposes a green, modular home designer who promises a quick, cost-effective way of creating an energy saving, low maintenance home, but instead delivers shoddy, unsafe structures which get condemned and sometimes demolished.
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A business in downtown Athens is opening its doors to shoppers again, five months after the building was destroyed by the massive fire.
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Pence Expands On Trump's Remarks To Include White Supremacists Vice President Mike Pence is on a six-day tour of South America. But even thousands of miles away, Pence had no choice but to respond to the events over the weekend in Charlottesville, Va.
Despite a last-minute venue change, the much-anticipated Joyous Celebration 22 live recording gave gospel fans an explosive experience.
Originally scheduled to take place at Maropeng Amphitheatre the gospel choir announced a change of venue at the last minute.
The event took place at the Sandton Convention Centre on Saturday night.
“Extreme weather conditions” were cited as the reason behind the last minute change.
COLUMBUS, GA (WTVM) – Police are investigating after two bodies were found at an apartment complex.
The bodies were found Sunday at Greystone Falls Apartments located on Williams Court.
The woman was pronounced dead at 2:32 p.m. and a man was pronounced dead at 2:33 p.m.
Sources close to WTVM say that CPD’s homicide unit is investigating the incident.
This is a developing story; check back for more updates.
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) – The Louisville Cardinals womens basketball team will open NCAA play at the KFC Yum! Center Saturday afternoon. The Cardinals earned the four-seed and will take on 13th-seeded Chattanooga in the first round. Tipoff is set for 1:30pm.
“It’s a great opportunity for us. I know our players are excited to be able to play in front of our home crowd,” U of L head coach Jeff Walz said following Monday’s release of the brackets.
“We know we’ve got a very good Chattanooga team in the first game,” said Walz.
The team is somewhat familiar to the Cardinals. Chattanooga visited the KFC Yum! Center in November as part of the Hall of Fame Classic. U of L won that matchup 63-47.
If U of L advances, the Cardinals will face the winner of 12-seed Dayton and 5-seed Tennessee on Monday.
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Lotto' game
ROCKY HILL, Conn. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Connecticut Lottery's "Lotto" game were:
14-15-21-22-28-40
(fourteen, fifteen, twenty-one, twenty-two, twenty-eight, forty)
Estimated jackpot: $3.7 million
Thunder Shock your iPhone.
Everyone knows that, in order to be the very best (like no one ever was), you need a fully charged smartphone. Without them we have to take a leap of faith with restaurants, do arithmetic in our heads, and *shudder* ask people for directions.
Luckily, there’s one Pokemon that has more electricity than it knows what to do with, and it’ll re-juice your dead phone in no time. Teknfun’s wireless Pikachu charger is definitely more eye-catching than most of the Qi chargers we’ve seen. Its cheeks even light up when a device is placed on the pad. We don’t know if the product actually supports the popular charging standard, but it's said to be compatible with iPhone 8, X and Samsung phones. Always the multi-talented Pokemon, Pikachu also has three additional USB ports so you can charge ‘em all.
Sadly, the device is sold out on GameStop’s US site at the moment, but we wouldn’t be surprised to see it hop over the pond at some point.
Chipotle Mexican Grill at 723 State Street has officially closed as of May 27. Patrons looking for a burrito at the downtown location were greeted with sign on the front door redirecting customers to the nearby Chipotle at in La Cumbre Plaza. As of press time, Chipotle’s corporate headquarters have not responded for comment as to why the location closed.
Crisco, Dez and Ryan Love ‘Em or List ‘Em – Haley’s Pregnant! So what has her so unhappy that she can’t even enjoy the journey?!? Should she keep doing what she is doing or list it?! You have to hear her story! Would you Love or List? Find out what happens on Love ‘Em or List ‘Em!
April 20 China Mobile Ltd:
* China Mobile-unaudited Key Performance Indicators For The First Quarter Of 2017
* Q1 operating revenue was RMB184.0 billion, up by 3.7 pct over same period last year
* Q1 profit attributable to equity shareholders was RMB24.8 billion, up by 3.7 pct over same period last year
* As at 31 March 2017 wireline broadband business average revenue per user per month 32.6
* As at 31 March 2017, total number of wireline broadband customers was 85.68 million, representing a net increase of 8.06 million for Q1
* As at 31 March 2017, total number of mobile customers was around 856 million
* As at 31 March 2017, ARPU of mobile customers increased by 1.6 pct year-on-year to RMB58.5 Source text (bit.ly/2oO3SHX) Further company coverage:
NEW DELHI: The process of filing nominations for the presidential poll began today with six persons filing papers for the July 17 election.
The nomination process would continue till June 28. The notification for the election was issued by the Election Commission (EC) today.
All the nominations filed today are set to be rejected as none has the mandatory support of 100 electors — 50 proposers and as many seconders.
K Padmarajan from Tamil Nadu, Anand Singh Kushwaha from Madhya Pradesh, A Bala Raj from Telangana, a couple Saira Bano Mohammed Patel and Mohammed Patel Abdul Hamid from Mumbai, and Kondekar Vijayprakash from Pune filed the nomination papers.
At least four of the candidates have not deposited Rs 15,000 of security money. (AGENCIES)
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Barcelona news: Antoine Griezmann feels Lionel Messi does not want him at Barca
Barcelona want to pair Griezmann alongside Messi next season, with the La Liga giants mulling over a £89million summer transfer deal.
Ernesto Valverde’s side have plenty of attackers at their disposal - particularly after the arrivals of Ousmane Dembele and Philippe Coutinho in the last seven months - but the Barca boss reportedly thinks more is required if they are to continue to challenge for the biggest trophies on the planet.
But Spanish outlet Don Balon claim Griezmann has fears that his move to Barcelona may not happen - because of club talisman Messi.
The Argentina international reportedly thinks the arrival of the Atletico star could have bad consequences for Luis Suarez.
Suarez has recently returned to form after initially struggling at the start of the season.
A Heritage High School student is being credited with saving the lives of three men.
On July 14, 2016, three men were on a small fishing boat on Wixom Lake when high winds kicked up and capsized their boat. The men were floating away from their capsized boat when Cade Beall noticed the men and rushed out on a jet ski to help.
Cade, who was at the lake visiting his grandmother, rescued all three men.
If not for Cade’s actions, the Gratiot County Sheriff’s said he men would have struggled to stay above water and ultimately drowned.
On August 12, Sheriff Mike Shea recognized Cade at the Wixom Lake Association’s annual meeting.
The Gladwin County Sheriff’s Office posted a picture of Sheriff Mike Shea, Cade Beall and one of the rescued men, Bob Schneider of Shields, on their Facebook page.
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NEW YORK — Music service Pandora has named Roger Lynch, the head of Dish's streaming video service, as its CEO as it wrestles with competition from Spotify and other newer music apps.
He'll take over Sept. 18.
Pandora said Monday that Lynch is the right leader because he has worked with media companies on new distribution models. He is the founding CEO of Dish's Sling TV, one of the first apps to bundle live TV for the internet. It launched in 2015.
The Oakland, California, company is also adding Michael Lynton, the chairman of Snapchat's owner Snap Inc. and former head of film studio Sony Pictures, to its board.
Most users listen to Pandora's internet radio for free, but it has newer subscription products too.
The MeToo movement is forcing the MN Legislature to act. Souch wonders if their reaction is creating more trouble or potential problems. His prediction of the presence of a mail creating uneasy feelings may just come true. A sit in guest is probably very disappointed after the show.
A national study says confusing and unnecessary best-before labels are a major cause of food waste in Canada.
The National Zero Waste Council says consumers are confused about what best-before labels actually mean.
It says most dates that appear on products refer only to peak quality and have little to do with whether the food is healthy to eat.
Research has found that almost 400 kilograms of food per person are lost or wasted in Canada every year — one of the highest totals in the world.
BUNDABERG Paralympian Rheed McCracken has endorsed Division 8 candidate David Facer as the best person to represent the area he grew up in.
With a week to go before the Bundaberg Regional Council Division 8 by-election, the sports champion has lent his support to Mr Facer.
"Our community needs to support candidates like David who live in the locality and looks to the future for developing inclusive areas so that all people get the opportunity to realise their full potential,” McCracken said.
In his youth McCracken was a regular sight on the roads around Avoca, where his family home still is.
Mr Facer was delighted to have the backing of the Paralympic medallist.
"I am proud and humbled to have the commendation of such a respected local Paralympian and look forward to engaging with him on his return to Bundaberg,” he said.
"Rheed's lived experience is invaluable to help shape future direction for our division.”
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CHAMPAIGN CO., OH (WCMH) — The Champaign County Sheriff’s Office is looking for information about a possible missing juvenile last seen at Triad High School.
The sheriff’s office says Alexis Dixon, 15, was last seen at Triad High School Thursday around 10am leaving the school with a duffel bag. Her house key was left on a table and many of her personal items were removed from her home, the sheriff’s office says.
The CCSO says Dixon was given a ride from Triad High School into the City of Urbana. Further information, obtained from her friends, indicated she is possibly heading towards the Columbus area.
She has green eyes, brown hair, and is approximately 5’8″ or 5’9″ and 140 pounds.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective Ryan Black, or Detective Josh Welty with the Champaign County Sheriff’s Office at (937) 653-3409.
U.S. slaps new sanctions on Russia over election meddling and cyberattacks; reaction and analysis from the 'Special Report' All-Stars.
Yemeni Americans in New York are speaking out against a U.S. travel ban as the Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments over whether it should be upheld.
Some Yemeni owners of bodegas, the corner stores so prevalent in New York City, shut down for an hour on Tuesday afternoon to protest against the ban. It was a shortened version of a protest bodega owners initiated last year.
The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments over Republican President Donald Trump's ban on Wednesday.
This third version of the ban bars nationals of several Muslim majority countries from entering the United States.
Opponents say it discriminates against Muslims; supporters say it's necessary for national security purposes.
Two people where critically injured in a crash on I-24 East Friday morning.
It happened around 8:30 a.m. in the 18000 block.
Chattanooga police say Audrey Snider was merging her motorcycle onto the interstate and hit a tractor trailer.
The motorcycle fell and Snider and her passenger, Stacy Hanson, landed on the road.
A vehicle following the truck was unable to avoid running over Snider.
Both women were taken to the hospital in critical condition.
The driver of the semi, 22-year-old Aleksandr Brown, was not injured.
Police say the investigation is ongoing.
Stay with WRCBtv.com for updates to this story.
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MOSCOW (Reuters) - Automaker Mercedes-Benz will recall 1,480 of its V-Klasse minivans sold in Russia in 2014 and 2015 due to a possible fault with the driver's airbag, Russia's standards agency said on Wednesday.
Mercedes in Russia said they had no immediate comment.
(Reporting by Maria Kiselyova; Additional reporting by Gleb Stolyarov; Writing by Christian Lowe; Editing by Edmund Blair)
Feb 14 Afrocentric Investment Corp Ltd:
* Trading statement
* Headline earnings per share for six months ended Dec.31 2016 is expected to be between 20.91 cents and 21.81 cents
* HEPS reflects increase of between 15.51 pct and 20.51 pct in comparison to 18.10 cents reported in prior comparative period. Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom)
The Black Ferns have shown their dominance in their latest match at the Women's Rugby World Cup in Ireland, beating their latest rivals Hong Kong by 19-tries to nil.
Their win was helped by Ngāpuhi descendant Portia Woodman who scored eight tries and was crowned player of the match.
It's only the third time the Black Ferns have scored over 100 points at a Women's Rugby World Cup, second only to the 134-6 win against Germany in pool play in 1998.
It was New Zealand's most points since a 117-0 win over Germany in round 16 in 2002.
They team has no time to rest as they prepare to take on Canada.
Lane (groin) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Rams, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Lane strained his groin in the Seahawks' Week 4 win over the Colts and subsequently failed to practice Wednesday through Friday, which likely means he'll hit the inactive list Sunday. Rookie Shaquill Griffin is expected to pick up the start at cornerback in Lane's stead.
Police investigating a hit-and-run in which a 14-year-old boy was seriously injured are appealing for the public’s help tracing a man who may have information.
The hit-and-run crash between a VW Golf and young boy took place in Leagrave Road on Wednesday, March 14, at around 4.15pm.
The boy sustained life-threatening injuries and remains in hospital.
Officers are looking for Casim Hussain, 19, from Luton and believe he may still be in the Marsh Farm or Hockwell Ring areas of the town.
Anyone who knows of his whereabouts or who may have seen him should contact Bedfordshire Police on 101. Alternatively contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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NYON, Switzerland (AP) — UEFA says Panathinaikos faces a one-season ban from European competition if it fails to pay creditors this month.
The Greek club had a 100,000 euros ($124,000) fine imposed by UEFA’s club finance panel.
UEFA says a further 100,000 euros ($124,000) is due if Panathinaikos has not “paid the amounts or concluded an agreement with the creditors” by March 1.
UEFA did not specify the debts, though can intervene if clubs delay paying wages, transfer fees or taxes.
If Panathinaikos misses the deadline, it will be excluded from the next Champions League or Europa League for which it qualifies until 2021.
The 1971 European Cup finalist is eighth in the 16-team Greek Super League.
Panathinaikos last played in Europe two seasons ago, losing in the qualifying rounds of both UEFA competitions.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Shin Kong Financial Holding Co Ltd :
* Says the conversion price of 4th series domestic unsecured convertible bonds is T$9.35 per share, effective from Aug. 14
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METHUEN, MA (WCMH) – A 10-month-old girl was revived twice after being exposed to the extremely potent drug fentanyl, according to police in Massachusetts.
Police in Methuen were sent to a home Saturday afternoon after to respond to a report of a child not breathing. WCVB reported the child had to be revived twice at Lawrence General hospital.
She has since been taken to another hospital where she is in stable condition.
Tests performed on the girl revealed her system contained fentanyl, the Boston Globe reported.
The state’s Department of Children and Families took custody of the child.
“It’s disconcerting and it’s heartbreaking to say the least,” said Methuen Police Lieutenant Michael Pappalardo. “It’s very difficult to deal with a young child who has become a victim.”
The case remains under investigation.
MISSOULA- Another exciting win for Montanans this weekend in Seattle. A Missoula firefighter yet again, took the top spot the annual stair climb challenge.
Andrew Drobeck won the Scott Firefighter - Stair climb for a record-breaking 6th time.
The Missoula firefighter scaled 69 floors in just under eleven minutes. The event is a show of skill and stamina-- but it's also a huge fundraiser for the leukemia and lymphoma society.
“In Missoula (us) doing well over here creates a little hype in the community, so where we go out and fundraise people know what we're talking about, so it's a little bit easier for us to do fundraising,” said Drobeck.
This year's event brought in a record- breaking 2.3 million dollars for blood-cancer research and patient services.
Over its 26 years-- the fire fighter stair climb has raised more than 12 million dollars for the leukemia and lymphoma society.
LITTLE ROCK — An Arkansas senator says he won't try to override the governor's veto of his bill that would've criminalized mass picketing.
Under Republican Sen. Trent Garner's bill, penalties of up to a year in jail and a fine of $2,500 would be assessed for interfering with people getting to work or blocking access to homes and public roads while demonstrating.
Garner said he wants to discuss the bill with other lawmakers and the governor's office to come up with something that satisfies everyone.
Gov. Asa Hutchinson said the bill's goal of ensuring public safety is admirable but that the measure's vague language could affect constitutional rights to free speech and assemble. American Civil Liberties Union of Arkansas had urged Hutchinson to veto the bill over concerns of constitutional violations.
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — A United Airlines passenger who tried to take her emotional support peacock with her on a cross-country flight has had the bird turned away by the airline because of health and safety concerns.
New York City-based photographer and performance artist Ventiko says she bought a ticket for her peacock, Dexter, so he would have his own seat on Sunday's flight from New Jersey's Newark Liberty International Airport to Los Angeles.
A spokeswoman for Chicago-based United says the peacock didn't meet guidelines for several reasons, including its size and weight. Spokeswoman Andrea Hiller says the issues had been explained to the passenger three times "before they arrived at the airport."
Dexter's Instagram account notes his "human friends" will be driving him cross-country.
Colorado-based black metal band, Nightbringer, have released “Serpent Sun”, featured on the band’s new album, Terra Damnata, out now via Season Of Mist. The track is available for streaming below.
Recorded once again with Dave Otero (Cobalt, Cephalic Carnage, Cattle Decapitation, Archspire), Terra Damnata is a truly explosive take on metal's most orthodox sub-genre. On tracks such as "As Wolves Among Ruins", "Serpent Sun" and "Misrule" violent, breakneck speeds collide with whirling, pitch-black riffs and melodies as Nightbringer explore the darkest depths of true evil.
Tracklisting:
“As Wolves Amongst Ruins”
“Misrule”
“Midnight's Crown”
“Of The Key And Crossed Bones”
“Let Silence be His Sacred Name”
“Inheritor Of A Dying World”
“The Lamp Of Inverse Light”
“Serpent Sun”
“Serpent Sun”:
“Of The Key And Crossed Bones”:
Alanis Morissette robbed of $2 million worth of jewelry and valuables
Los Angeles police confirm that $2 million worth of jewelry and other valuables has been stolen from singer Alanis Morissette’s home. Detectives say burglars broke into her mansion last Thursday and took an entire safe.
Abdelhak Bensaoula has more than 20 years of rich experience in academic, R&D engineering and also industrial training and project management. His expertise ranges from basic materials in science to full range of instrument prototype fabrication and testing. He has done his diploma in the year 1977 in Physics from the University of Oran, Algeanria […]
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CLAYTON, MO (KTVI)-A citizen led petition effort to force public votes on large development projects in Clayton, like the massive Centene expansion, failed before city leaders.
FOX 2's Chris Regnier is live in Clayton breaking down the ruling.
MADRID (AP) -- Alaves defeated Villarreal 2-1 to snap a three-game losing streak in the Spanish league.
Alaves hadn't won in the league since March 18. The Copa del Rey finalist remains 11th in the 20-team standings.
Villarreal, coming off two consecutive victories, was trying to move within five points of fourth-placed Sevilla, which holds the final Champions League spot.
Ibai Gomez opened the scoring from the edge of the area in the 35th minute, and Rodrigo Ely added to the lead with a header in the 45th.
Cedric Bakambu pulled Villarreal closer in the 70th and had a chance to equalize in the final minute of stoppage time but couldn't capitalize on a one-on-one situation.
Whitley threw three innings of a simulated game earlier this week and is scheduled to toss another one, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Whitley, whose 50-game suspension lapsed May 29, is building up his arm strength after he suffered a latissimus strain a couple of weeks ago that delayed his throwing program. After the next simulated game, the organization will huddle up to determine if any further arm buildup is required before he's shipped off to Double-A Corpus Christi.
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North Manchester Black Health Forum (NMBHF) provides information in English and major community languages, written and verbally, over a cup of tea and chat to encourage people to find out what help is available. NMBHF works with communities and organisations with specific focus on South Asian Community to increase awareness and facilitate, access to health improvement opportunities and information. A programme of activities and monthly guest speakers is also available, such as Dementia Champions, Admiral Nurse Service, The Alzheimer's Society, GP's to eradicate myths and fears. NMBHF encourages partners, carers or relatives of people living with dementia to share their experiences to support others and raise awareness as they are the expert.
Rico extends Sevilla deal
Sevilla have tied down Spain goalkeeper Sergio Rico by extending his contract to 2021, the club announced Monday.
The 23-year-old has "assured he remains with the team he has been with all his life for at least the next four years," Sevilla said in a statement.
Despite his tender age, Rico already has a wealth of experience with 129 first-team appearances and having helped Sevilla to win two Europa League titles in 2015 and 2016.
Rico has also become a regular in the Spanish squad as deputy to Manchester United's David de Gea.
Trainwreck
Starring Amy Schumer Bill Hader Brie Larson Colin Quinn John Cena Tilda Swinton
Taught that monogamy is unrealistic by her philandering father, a magazine writer has made promiscuity her creed – but her uninhibited life free from stifling, boring romantic commitment is in a rut.
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Jackson, Miss. police department has fired officer Justin Roberts Monday after footage showed him punching a handcuffed suspect.
Feb 14 Superior Energy Services Inc
* Hopes to execute on M&A activity this year - exec on conf call
* May create liquidity for our shareholders through some divestitures this year - exec on conf call Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Intellicheck Inc-
* Intellicheck announces second quarter 2017 financial results
* Q2 loss per share $0.10
* Q2 revenue rose 1 percent to $951,000 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Check out the video highlights from the Komets' 3-1 loss today at Kalamazoo, Michigan. Jason Binkley was the only player to score for the Komets, who play the Kalamazoo Wings for a third straight game on Friday at Memorial Coliseum.
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Good morning. I'm David Greene. Actually, great morning, if you're Carlos Correa. He's the shortstop for the Houston Astros, who won the World Series last night. He spoke on the field to FOX.
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UNIDENTIFIED REPORTER: You've dreamed of this your whole life, this feeling. Is it everything you thought it would be?
CARLOS CORREA: It's everything and more.
GREENE: And on camera, he turned to his girlfriend.
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CORREA: You make me the happiest man in the world. Will you marry me?
GREENE: One championship ring, one engagement ring, not a bad night. It's MORNING EDITION. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR.
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Lorde has scribbled her thanks to fans back home for embracing her Grammy-nominated album.
Her handwritten thank-you note was published as an ad in The New Zealand Herald on Wednesday. The note has doodles honoring fellow Kiwi musicians as well as sightings of other attendees at the Grammy ceremony in New York on Sunday night.
She also thanks them for believing in female musicians, "You set a beautiful precedent!"
Social media took her absence among the night's performances as a snub, since other album of the year nominees performed as did classic rockers with no current nominations.
Recording Academy President Neil Portnow had said backstage that it was hard to have a balanced show, but later had to walk back a comment that women had to "step up."
WASHINGTON — Federal health officials are cracking down on underage use of a popular e-cigarette brand following months of complaints from parents, politicians and school administrators.
The Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday it has issued warnings to 40 retail and online stores as part of a nationwide operation against illegal sales of Juul (JOO'-uhl) to children.
Like other e-cigarettes, Juul is an electronic device that vaporizes liquid nicotine into an inhalable vapor.
Thanks in part to its resemblance to a small computer flash drive, Juul has become popular with some teenagers as a discrete way to vape at school and in public.
As part of the FDA initiative, regulators are asking Juul Labs to turn over documents about the design and marketing of its devices.
The San Francisco-based company says it monitors retailers to ensure they are following the law.
Olympiakos have reportedly rejected a 9 million-euro offer by Spanish giants Atletico Madrid to sell 19-year old left back Panayiotis Retsos. The full back has caught the eye of many European football clubs with his performances this season, according to a report by Greek sports newspaper “Sportday”, with the Spanish team expressing their interest in acquiring the player. But as the report states Olympiakos were quick to turn down the offer believing they can fetch a higher transfer fee in the future.
Celebrate the Fourth in style with the hottest sales of the week 7 For All Mankind Visit 7forallmankind.com for store locations Sale: Jun. 30-Jul.6. Up to 50 percent of men’s and women’s denim. Bird Visit shopbird.com for store locations Sale: Jun. 30-Jul. 3....
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Storms on Friday morning dumped heavy rain in spots and flooded several Independence businesses, but the owners say that's only part of the story and they're fed up.
Queensland's environment department is investigating claims mining company New Hope expanded existing operations at its New Acland coal mine without permission.
The state environment department has confirmed it is investigating New Hope's mine, located west of Brisbane, but the company insists the complaints are part of a campaign against it.
It comes as a protracted legal battle rages over the proposed stage three extension of the mine, near Toowoomba, with farmers' groups appealing a court decision to reverse an earlier decision scrapping the expansion.
Mark Feinsand of MLB.com provides an interesting interview with Mariners GM Jerry Dipoto that’s well worth a full read. The topics range from the impact of Statcast to Dipoto’s seemingly insatiable appetite for trades.
Here’s more from the game’s western divisions:
One person is dead after a car crash Monday morning in Portage County.
72-year-old Carol Paur from Waupaca was taken to the hospital where she died from her injuries after her car crashed into a tree in a ditch.
Sheriff's officials said they were called to I-39 near the Janick Circle overpass in Stevens Point around 8:45 Monday morning for reports of a car crash.
Officials said the the car was traveling northbound when the driver lost control and slid into the ditch hitting the highway fence and two trees. Speed and slippery road conditions were factors in the crash.
Carol's husband, 61-year-old Randolph Paur was a passenger in the car, he was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
FLORENCE COUNTY, SC (WMBF) – The Florence County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a forum on church security Wednesday that is open to representatives of all area churches and houses of worship.
The forum will be held from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Florence Center, formally the Florence Civic Center, at 3400 West Radio Road in Florence, according to a news release from the FCSO.
The forum will cover topics included how to obtain a security survey of a church, safety and security of children, and exterior threats to worships and active shooter situations.
For more information, contact Captain John Crouse at 843-665-2121, ext. 312.
Copyright 2017 WMBF News. All rights reserved.
For a second consecutive week, Rowan Williams from Nitrogen Fund Managers chose Old Mutual as his stock pick of the day.
Old Mutual is now known as Old Mutual Ltd.
“There has been a lot of movement within the various indices over the past week and 25% of the company traded, which is creating a buying opportunity,” he said.
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U.S. Representatives Mike Conaway and Henry Cuellar spoke about Wednesday's shooting at a congressional baseball practice in Virginia.
Conaway was there when it all went down and described the gunman.
"Just a guy, big fat guy, probably 5'8" - 5'10", had a t-shirt/shorts, had a long gun and a pistol. There was a semi-automatic rifle and it looked like a 9-mm pistol.
Cuellar also mentioned a conversation he had on Tuesday with his "good friend" Steve Scalise about the upcoming baseball game.
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Pricing and availability for the J5 and J3 are yet to be confirmed
Samsung has launched the newest devices in its mid-range Galaxy J series; the J5 and the J3.
The Galaxy J5 comes with a metal body and a full HD super AMOLED screen. A 13 megapixel rear camera has been added and internal memory can be expanded to 256GB using an external microSD. It also comes with a 1.6GHz processor. These features are shared on the Galaxy J3. However, it has a larger memory capacity of 16GB and 2GB of RAM. Samsung Knox, the South Korean manufacturer’s security software, has also been included on the J3.
Samsung UK vice president Conor Pierce said: “We’re confident that the new Galaxy J series’ enhanced design, superb camera technology and high-performance features will continue to appeal to existing and new customers.”
Both handsets will be available in the UK in the coming months. Exact pricing and availability are yet to be confirmed,
Using LED drum sticks and long-exposure photography, drummers like Bill Ward from Black Sabbath and Chad Smith from Red Hot Chili Peppers are able to "paint" with their music.
The results are on display until Oct. 1 at the Gallery of Music & Art, located inside the Forum Shops.
Other drummers included in the exhibit are Steven Adler from Guns N' Roses, Steve Smith from Journey, Carl Palmer from Asia, Chad Sexton from 311, and Dave Lombardo from Slayer.
Gallery Manager John Graff was particularly fond of Palmer's work.
"Large gongs are a signature of his performance art," Graff explained. "When he paints with gongs, it talks about the history of drumming throughout mankind. That's what I see."
Palmer is also one of the pioneers of the rhythm-on-canvas medium, and he'll be making an appearance at the gallery on August 27 from 4-6 p.m.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Foundation Building Materials Inc:
* FOUNDATION BUILDING MATERIALS EXPANDS IN THE MIDWEST WITH ACQUISITIONS OF R M SUPPLY AND ARMCOM DISTRIBUTING COMPANY
* FOUNDATION BUILDING MATERIALS INC - TERMS OF TRANSACTIONS WERE NOT DISCLOSED
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No eyewitness comes forward for Oropoune ‘vigilante’ murder
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Homicide officers probing the beating death of Ashdale Mc Hutchinson, 49, at Oropoune Gardens in May, are yet to get a single eyewitness coming forward to assist in the murder investigation.
The people interviewed by investigators have were unable to give any useful information which would have assisted in leading officers to the killers.
Investigators were also unable to identify people in a video which went viral the day after the incident.
An autopsy revealed that the victim died from massive head injuries as a result of the beating.
Sources revealed that investigators interviewed more than 20 people and a file was presented to Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Roger Gaspard SC but officers were asked to carry out a more detailed investigation.
Yesterday, investigators said people who took part in the beating were not cooperating.
BERLIN (AP) — German factory orders rose sharply in August, driven by both foreign and domestic demand, in a strong sign for the country's industrial activity.
The Economy Ministry reported Friday that industrial orders rose 3.6 percent in August over the previous month, following a 0.4 percent drop in July.
Domestic orders rose 2.7 percent while foreign orders grew 4.3 percent, powered by a 7.7 percent increase in orders from non-eurozone countries. Orders from within the eurozone fell 1 percent.
ING economist Carsten Brzeski says that "combined with strong business surveys showing production expectations as well as orders books close to record highs, the German industry looks all set to end the year at maximum speed."
My big, fab romantic Grecian honeymoon After an afternoon strolling the marble-lined streets of Oia — the quaint town at the top of the Greek island Santorini — we notice the crowd swell. The further north...
What bust? Greece's ancient capital is back in bloom On a Tuesday evening in Athens, the ground floor lounge of the Salon de Bricolage, the city’s first membership club, was comfortably packed with a mix of collectors, artists, politicians...
Capitals 101 provides 24/7 obsessive sports coverage of the Washington Capitals as a part of Sports Media 101 . For news, op/ed, game reviews, team updates and even rumors you will find all of it on Capitals 101.
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Jakarta, Oct 7 (IANS) The Indonesian government has promised attractive rewards to its athletes who will compete in the 18th Asian Games next year in a bid to spur their performances.
Indonesian Vice President Jusuf Kalla disclosed on Friday that the government would give 1 billion rupiah ($741,565), a big number according to local standards, to athletes securing gold medal in the event, reports Xinhua news agency.
"The government would provide big amount of bonuses for (athletes winning medals) in the Asian Games," said Kalla.
Those securing silver and bronze medals will receive 200 million rupiah (about $14,831) and a 100 million rupiah ($7,416) in bonus, he added.
Kalla expected that the announcement will stimulate and push the athletes to practice harder.
The 18th Asian Games will held in Indonesia's capital and Palembang city from August 18 to September 2, 2018 and will see the participation of 10,000 athletes in 40 sports.
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Grammy Award®-winning saxophonist Kenny G has combined elements of R&B, pop, Latin and jazz to solidify his reputation as the premier artist in contemporary jazz.
Since the early 1980s, his combination of unparalleled instrumental chops and indelible melodies has resulted in sales of more than 75 million records worldwide and more than a dozen climbs to the top of Billboard’s contemporary jazz chart.
Kenny G has collaborated with some of the biggest names in the business during his legendary career, ranging from Michael Bolton to Weezer to Whitney Houston to Katy Perry.
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You can find good barbecue and some of the best music acts in Naperville at Ribfest.This summer tradition kicks off Wednesday at Knoch Park and goes through Saturday.Pitbull, Melissa Etheridge,Steven Tyler, Jake Owen, Chris Janson, Jordan Davis and the Loving Mary Band are all performing this year.The festival is going paperless this year, and people can use wristbands to pay for food and beverages at Ribfest.For more online ticket and event information, visit www.ribfest.net ABC7 is the media sponsor for Ribfest.
Some Bedford County high school students begin training this month to help younger ones avoid some of the greatest dangers when surfing the internet. WFIR’s Evan Jones has the story.
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MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) Miami Dolphins coach Adam Gase says he doesn’t know whether injured quarterback Ryan Tannehill will return to practice this week for the team’s first playoff game since 2008.
The Dolphins play at Pittsburgh on Sunday and will be seeking their first postseason victory in 16 years.
Tannehill missed the final three regular-season games with a sprained left knee, and Matt Moore has gone 2-1 filling in at quarterback.
If Tannehill returns to practice, Gase said he doubts he’ll wait until the end of the week to decide on the starter at quarterback. Gase said he wants to be sure he doesn’t jeopardize Tannehill’s long-term health.
Cornerback Byron Maxwell (ankle) and linebacker Jelani Jenkins (knee) might also return this week.
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Gurbaksh Chahal, the CEO of Gravity4, called Mona Lisa the “most disruptive innovation” of his career in a blog post announcing the news. Another marketing cloud vendor is announcing a new type of artificial intelligence (AI) technology with a branded name inspired from art history and science. To know more visit https://gravity4.com/leadership/
Dec 12 (Reuters) - Tes Co Ltd :
* Says it received patent for deposition method of passivation film for light emitting diode
* Patent number is 10-2016-0027868
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But the 30-year-old has a new job to add to his resume: McKinney city councilman for District 1. That's where he began a youth mentoring program, now hoping his win in Saturday's run-off election will inspire children and teens living in poverty. "If I can do it - having been arrested, being a minority, having tattoos and dreadlocks, being a poor person with all the odds against me - if I can do it, then anybody can do it," Shemwell said.
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JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The South African city of Cape Town says there has been growing tension and one arrest at a source of natural spring water where residents have converged because of a severe drought.
Authorities say they might have to turn off most city taps in mid-April if residents don't save enough water, a scenario that has raised concerns about security.
The city says police and the military would help secure water collection sites if the tap closure occurs.
The city says it is taking over management of the Newlands neighborhood site because noise and traffic congestion by people collecting water around the clock is disturbing neighbors and an adjacent home for the elderly. The city says police detained one person earlier this week after a fight broke out.
NASHVILLE — A judge has dismissed the state of Tennessee’s lawsuit against the federal government over the refugee resettlement program.
The Republican-led Tennessee General Assembly filed the lawsuit in March 2017, arguing the refugee program is forcing the state to spend money on additional services, including health care and education.
In his dismissal order Monday, U.S. District Judge S. Thomas Anderson said it’s speculative for Tennessee to contend it might lose $7 billion annually in federal Medicaid money if it refuses to spend state money on refugee services through Medicaid.
The lawsuit didn’t have the backing of state Attorney General Herbert Slatery or Republican Gov. Bill Haslam.
The Thomas More Law Center filed the lawsuit for free.
Senate Speaker Randy McNally says lawmakers are discussing appeal options with their attorneys.
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PRESS RELEASE – THE Saint Lucia National Council takes this opportunity to announce that the Vieux Fort Youth and Sports Council held their elections on November 30 at the Vieux Fort Primary School.
It is commendable that representatives from all parts of Vieux Fort South attended to vote for this newly-elected Council despite the inclement weather on that day.
The election process was overseen by the Youth and Sports Officer for the district, Marcia DolorLashlee. After the counting of the ballots, the following people emerged as winners for their respective posts:
• President — Ezbai Francis
• Vice President — Mc Alister Hunt
• Treasurer — Sherma Charles
• Asst. Treasurer — Shae James
• Secretary — Sophie Klien
• Asst. Secretary — Sylvie Jeffery
• Public Relations Officer — Tresha Lionel
• The two trustees remained as Kajana James and Jeff Jeffery
The Council wishes the VFSYSC a productive tenure and pledges support to them throughout their journey.
Hawaii’s state fish is the humuhumunukunukuapua’a. (Pronounced hoo moo hoo moo noo koo noo koo ah poo ah ah.)
When you get a kidney transplant, the doctors usually don’t remove your own failing kidney . . . they just leave it there and put the new kidney in your pelvis.
The Magic 8-Ball failed when it first came out in the 1940s because it wasn’t an 8-ball . . . it was just a regular ball called the Syco-Seer. But a billiards company in Cincinnati commissioned a line of them that looked like 8-balls and they took off.
About 75% of the tornados in the world happen in the U.S.
Half the U.S. presidents since 1929 have been left-handed: Herbert Hoover, Harry Truman, Gerald Ford, George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and Barack Obama. And Ronald Reagan was ambidextrous.
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2:01 South Carolina residents will automatically live in North Carolina as of Jan. 1
2:05 Champions: Rock Hill's South Pointe wins third straight state title
1:52 Volunteers describe 'tradition, honor' of working Rock Hill soup kitchen on Christmas
3:48 Will Muschamp's final thoughts ahead of Birmingham Bowl
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Most people are drawn to New York City because of its history, incredible films and amazing architecture,..New York is special because of how rapidly the city changes.
Award-winning New York City street artist and filmmaker Humza Deas has captured seldom seen overhead views of his native city through the lens of a drone . Throughout the years Deas has used the lively streets of Gotham as his canvas , finding passages of beauty in the architecture of the buildings, the parks and the people. And as any native New Yorker knows, not even the sky’s the limit.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin (mih-NOO'-shin) will soon travel to China for talks as the two global economic powers deal with trade tensions.
Trump says during a White House news conference with French President Emmanuel Macron that Mnuchin will be going to China "in a few days to negotiate on trade." Trump says the U.S. and China are "very serious" and is reiterating plans to impose tariffs up to $100 billion more on Chinese goods.
Trump says the U.S. "will continue unless we make a trade deal." But he adds, "I think we've got a very good chance of making a deal."
Mnuchin has expressed optimism that the countries could avoid a trade war. He met last week with financial officials from China, Japan and Europe.
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A driver slammed into a wall at a parking garage in downtown Miami, causing debris to fall below.
According to police, the elderly woman crashed inside of the parking garage, located at 50 NW 2nd Ave., Monday morning.
The crash caused concrete to rain down below along Northwest Second Avenue near West Flager Street.
The driver was transported to Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Ryder Trauma Center in an unknown condition.
No one on the ground was hurt.
The cause of the crash remains unknown.
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Sansa was last seen joining forces with her sister Arya Stark (played by Maisie Williams) in season seven of Game of Thrones to destroy the manipulative Littlefinger (Aidan Gillen).
After a tumultuous reunion for the pair it was a worry whether Arya had been away from her family too long and if Sansa could actually trust her younger sibling.
But the bonds between them were strengthened and the two girls ended the season ready to help King of the North, Jon Snow (Kit Harington), fight his biggest battle yet against the Night King (Vladimir Furdik) and his White Walkers.
There is always the worry on the HBO fantasy which characters can survive the brutal conditions in Westeros, and there are no guarantees Sansa will make it to the Iron Throne.
What’s next for the red-headed Lady Stark?
One person was transported to Palmetto Richland hospital with serious injuries after an accident on Interstate 77 on Friday afternoon, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol.
Two vehicles collided on Northbound I77 just past the Shop Road exit shortly after 4:00 p.m. after one vehicle lost control and ran into a guardrail. After hitting the guardrail, the car swerved back into traffic and was hit by the second vehicle, ejecting the individual.
I77 was delayed in both directions and the majority of northbound was closed for over an hour and a half due to the crash.
Police did not confirm which vehicle the person was ejected from.
SC Highway Patrol continues to investigate the accident.
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Ask a guest at the Cushman Club of America's National Meet why they like the old motorscooters, and you're likely to hear that they bring back fond memories of youth.
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NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (AP) - Authorities say a 70-year-old man was killed when he was struck by a boat propeller while swimming with friends in the ocean off Southern California.
Orange County Sheriff's Sgt. Neil Hove says the unidentified man was with a group Sunday about a half-mile (0.8 kilometers) off Newport Beach when someone backed the boat back toward the man when he was ready to climb aboard.
Passengers pulled him into the boat and returned to the harbor, where paramedics pronounced the man dead.
The Orange County Register reports (http://lat.ms/2uUqczJ ) police did not cite or arrest anyone.
The investigation is ongoing.
Pregnant women are told to limit coffee to one cup a day, but new research says even that is a problem.A study says that one cup could put the unborn baby on a path to obesity.Researchers in Norway studied 50,000 pregnant women over 11 years.They found exposure to any caffeine level while in the womb was associated with a heightened risk of the child being overweight by age 3 and 5.As with all medical decisions, if you are pregnant and wondering what to do now about coffee or other drinks with caffeine, consult with your doctor.------
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The party started about 12 hours early Saturday at the Pikes Peak Children’s Museum’s Noon Years Eve celebration at the Colorado Springs Event Center.
The event featured a countdown and ball drop, just like the one in Times Square.
It’s the biggest fundraiser of the year for the Pikes Peak Children’s Museum.
“All the money today is going to benefit the Pikes Peak Children’s Museum,” director of outreach and education Erica Bettross said. “If you haven’t heard, we have really big dreams for 2017, and our 2017 New Year’s resolution is to finally build a children’s museum right here in the Pikes Peak region.”
Bettross said they hope to raise about $500,000, so the museum can open by October or November.
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WASHINGTON -- President Trump signs S. 204, the “Right to Try Act” Wednesday afternoon.
In March, the House passed legislation aimed at giving seriously ill patients increased access to investigational drugs, a bill championed by Vice President Mike Pence.
"Right to Try" is named for Jordan McLinn, a second grader from Indianapolis who advocated in Washington for the bill alongside Pence.
The bill will let patients who are near death, or who have a disease that is likely to lead to severely premature death, potentially access drugs that have gone through only preliminary testing on humans. They would have to be ineligible for a clinical trial and have already tried other available treatments.
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DNA was used to charge a man over a robbery from four years ago.
DNA was used to charge a man over a robbery from four years ago.
POLICE have used fresh DNA evidence to charge a man over a violent armed robbery in Kewdale in 2014.
Based on a DNA match to a sample taken recently in relation to a separate investigation, police arrested a 23-year-old Ferndale man yesterday.
It will be alleged he entered an Orrong Road service station brandishing a knife around 11.30pm on Sunday, November 23.
Police say the man threatened an attendant with the knife and demanded money.
After a violent struggle, the man allegedly stole money from the register before fleeing the store.
He will appear in Perth Magistrates Court Saturday.
Democratic Congresswoman Barbara Lee explains why she believes we need to repeal the 2001 AUMF.
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A driver whose car plunged into an icy Massachusetts pond has been rescued from the frigid water.
The Winchendon Fire Department says a man was plowing a parking lot in the town on Sunday morning when he saw the car leave a roadway and enter Hunts Pond. The man called 911, telling dispatchers the car was still in the water with the driver inside.
The fire department says the driver extricated himself and sat on the roof of the car, which was in about 8 to 10 feet (2.5 to 3 meters) of water.
A fire lieutenant threw a rope to the driver as the car was quickly sinking.
The man was instructed to tie the rope around himself before crews pulled him safely to shore. He was unhurt.
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A man in his twenties has been airlifted to hospital after falling from a cliff in County Antrim.
The incident happened at about at 12.50 GMT at Murlough Bay on Monday.
The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service (NIAS) said the patient was in an inaccessible place and that the coastguard was called to assist.
He was taken to the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast with suspected rib and pelvic injuries, the coastguard said.
Ballycastle and Coleraine Coastguard Rescue teams also attended.
Sen. Dan Sullivan Outlines The Current State Of The Iran Nuclear Deal NPR's Robert Siegel talks to Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan from Alaska about what Congress will do if President Trump decides to decertify the Iran Deal.
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WATCH: Shapiro Slams CNN to Their Faces for Inviting Parkland Students on Shows to Push Gun Control
On Sunday, Ben Shapiro appeared on CNN’s “Reliable Sources” with host Brian Stelter and the topic of media bias quickly came up.
Stelter asked, “Where do you see the most egregious media bias right now?”
Shapiro pointed the finger at the coverage of the gun control debate.
“I don’t want to single out your network, but CNN has been pretty bad on this … when there is a mass shooting, the media feel the necessity to put on TV, not only survivors, but specific survivors,” he said in clear reference to the Parkland survivors that have been pushing for gun control. – READ MORE
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This morning, walking,
a welder’s sparks falling
inside a building frame,
a cage of flames
and empty space,
of noncommittal sky.
Sactum sanctorum,
with its quietest corners,
a heart, too, is made
from many rooms:
antechambers,
foreparlours, endlessly
recessing, a heart
has no heart to it,
it is a door that opens
and shuts.
Passage defines it,
existence demands it,
a place of access,
and egress, that hue
of regret. Somewhere
along this way, honeysuckle
is blooming early,
with weighty sweetness.
This sadness, why?
Such is love’s transgression.
To think of Romeo on this
of all days. A season
progresses, but a morning,
it gives way.
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HUNTSVILLE, Texas — Attorneys for a Texas inmate want the U.S. Supreme Court to halt his scheduled execution for the shooting deaths of a 5-year-old girl and her grandmother during a birthday party 10 years ago outside a Fort Worth apartment.
Former Fort Worth street gang member Erick Davila is set for lethal injection Wednesday evening.
Lawyers for the 31-year-old Davila argue it’s improper for the elected Tarrant County district attorney to be involved in the case because she was the judge at Davila’s 2009 trial. They also contend evidence that Davila may have been high on drugs at the time of the shooting improperly was withheld from defence attorneys.
State lawyers are contesting the arguments.
Davila was convicted of killing Queshawn Stevenson and her 48-year-old grandmother, Annette Stevenson.
OTTAWA, March 29 Canada's main stock index rose modestly on Wednesday as a more than 2 percent increase in oil prices boosted shares of energy and resource companies.
Shortly after the closing bell, the Toronto Stock Exchange's S&P/TSX composite index was up 59.06 points, or 0.38 percent, at 15,657.63. (Reporting by Leah Schnurr; editing by Diane Craft)
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday urged the nation, especially the youth, to adopt the digital platform for their money transactions.
"World`s largest population of youth is in India... This is the age of Information Technology.
So we should move ahead in the direction of digital transactions," Modi said addressing the nation on the occasion of the 71st Independence Day.
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Police are searching for a woman who reportedly asked a man for a ride, then slashed his tire when he refused.
According to Cleveland police, it happened on Sept. 23. The man said he was in his car when he pulled over to use his phone at West 84th Street and Detroit Avenue.
A female approached the passenger side of his car and asked for a ride because she said her feet hurt. The man told her no.
She became irate and walked to the rear of the passenger side of the car, and the man heard a loud bang.
The man got out of his car to see what happened, and the woman pulled a knife and told him to give her his money. He gave her $5, and she said: “No, more!” She then reached into the vehicle and took his wallet, credit cards and ID.
The man said he was calling police, and she then ran away. That’s when the man noticed his rear passenger was flat.
He was able to take a photo of the suspect during the encounter.
Police ask that anyone with information call Det. Janet Murphy at 216-623-5218.
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Dover superintendent Cherry resigning Dover Area School District Superintendent Ken Cherry is resigning after three years with the district. Check out this story on yorkdispatch.com: http://www.yorkdispatch.com/story/news/education/2017/06/14/dover-superintendent-cherry-resigning/396489001/ "Sadly, Mr. Cherry will be leaving us," board President Nathan Eifert said at a recent board meeting, "It's been a pleasure working with him."
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BOSTON — The New England Holocaust Memorial in Boston has been vandalized for the second time this summer.
Police say someone smashed a glass panel on the memorial on Monday. A suspect was taken into custody.
It's the second time the memorial has been damaged in the past few months.
In June, police say James Isaac used a rock to shatter a roughly 9-foot-tall (3-meter-tall) glass panel on one of the memorial's six 54-foot-high (16-meter-high) towers. Isaac has pleaded not guilty to vandalism charges.
The six glass towers are lit internally and etched with millions of numbers that represent tattoos on the arms of many Jews sent to Nazi death camps.
The repaired memorial was rededicated in July.
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Breezy conditions are back in the Las Vegas Valley this weekend.
Gusts are expected to hit 29 miles per hour at times both Saturday and Sunday.
A cool down is on its way, by Wednesday the high is forecast to be just 69 degrees The system bringing the cooler air could also provide the Valley with some rain or drizzle on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
By Friday, the temperature is expected to climb back towards the mid 80's with plenty of sunshine.
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“I will admit – as far as answers going forward – we do not have them,” said Kem Schwieder, president of the board at Gibbs Care Center, when he opened the community-wide meeting about the center’s closure. The meeting, held at the Steelville Presbyterian Church on Sunday, was open to the public and intended to share information about the necessary closure of the long-term care facility.
Benjamin Mullin of Poynter writes:
The curation strategy might seem contradictory for a newspaper whose business depends on attracting readers and holding them on The Times’ owned-and-operated platforms. Why link out when you could flood the masses with Times journalism? But the articles are part of a plan to create habitual users of The New York Times who will return to the newspaper for news they actually want to consume — regardless of who made it.
“It might sound a bit ambitious or crazy to say, but it’s sort of my dream to really compete with what I think is a broken News Feed,” Dubenko said. “…The idea behind curation at The Times is: What if your really smart, funny, charming, friend — me — gave you recommendations of what to read without all of the craziness that you might get in your News Feed?”
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Blac Chyna put her killer curves on display on her way to the 2017 BET Hip Hop Awards!
The 29-year-old model and reality TV star was spotted heading to the event on Friday (October 6) in Miami.
She was joined by her hairstylist Kellon Deryck.
Chyna wore a long-sleeve white cut-out top with matching pants and a pair of metallic heels, while Kellon looked sharp in a white button-up shirt, distressed tan pants, and sequined shoes.
Chyna completed her look with a white clutch and her hair in a braided top bun. Check out their full looks in our gallery.
The day before, Chyna was seen catching her flight out of Los Angeles’ LAX Airport in a camo jacket, black leggings, and a purse that read “All I Need is Love and Wi-Fi.”
ICYMI, Chyna and her ex Rob Kardashian are currently being sued by Chyna‘s other ex Pilot Jones for defamation and cyberbullying.
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On our daily drive through the quaint Mexican towns and seeing wall after wall of blank canvases we thought this was a great opportunity to call in our buddy Jason Woodside to join our crew and put his splash of color in an otherwise barren landscape. He came off the plane with paint in hand, slapped his custom respirator on and dialed in our shack on the sand. For Spring 2017, we collaborated with Vissla Creator & Innovator Jason Woodside, an artist based out of New York City that specializes in large graphic murals that absolutely burst with color. What came out as a result is a collection packed with graphic shapes and colors that are guaranteed to blow minds!
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NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — A New Jersey man has been convicted in federal court of breaking into a Connecticut warehouse and stealing more than 8,000 cartons of cigarettes worth about $500,000.
Andrew Oreckinto, of Matawan, New Jersey, was convicted on Monday of theft from an interstate shipment. He faces up to a decade in prison.
Prosecutors say surveillance cameras recorded the 52-year-old Oreckinto breaking into New Britain Candy in Wethersfield, Connecticut, in March 2011. A glue-like substance was used to disable door locks. Wires to an outside surveillance camera and a phone line were also cut.
Authorities linked Oreckinto to the theft by analyzing his call history.
Oreckinto is currently serving a five-year prison term in New Jersey for stealing $100,000 worth of copper cable and selling it for scrap.
The Loose Women presenter posted the picture of the BBC professional warming up for his next group rehearsal session, claiming that the reason for his bare naked legs was the heat in the training room.
She captioned the behind-the-scenes look: “My partner @mrantondubeke warming up for this week's group number by doing dancer's 'pretty toes’…
“Obviously gets hot in their rehearsal room!! @bbcstrictly #strictlycomedancing #antondubeke #pointytoes.”
Clearly taking his training seriously, Anton, 51, kept his hands on his hips and seemed unaware of Ruth, 57, and her camera as he showed off his toned legs.
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Investigators are trying to identify partial human remains found near Salado Creek in the Northeast Side.
Two people walking along the creek Thursday afternoon made the grisly discovery near Holbrook Drive.
“At this time, we can’t tell is there was foul play,” said San Antonio Police Officer Douglas Greene.
The Bexar County Medical Examiner will make a determination on the cause of death.
“We’ve had some storms come through and a lot of things could have been disturbed or moved,” Greene said.
Men’s clothes were found near the partial remains.
Four local teachers were recently awarded STEM grants for their classrooms.
St. Marys Area School District educators Laurel Leuschel, Shannon Eckels, Jamie Caskey and Chasidy Gornati all applied for grants from the Pennsylvania Association of Rural and Small Schools (PARSS) which had $5,000 to award in teacher grants.
Superintendent Brian Toth said the district was notified Nov. 10 that the teachers were granted a total of $1,165.
The money will be utilized for science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) projects and programs.
Two dozen dead calves leads to an Iowa man facing a serious misdemeanor charge.
According to the Winneshiek County Sheriff's Office, Craig Underbakke, 51, of Burr Oak, Iowa, is charged with neglect of livestock, a serious misdemeanor and failure to dispose of dead animals, a simple misdemeanor.
The sheriff's office said on October 3, deputies received a report of neglected livestock. An investigation showed several dead calves located on a farm west of Burr Oak. Deputies then called in a search warrant so they could investigate further.
Once the warrant was issued, they found a total of 24 calves dead on the property. 20 living calves were seized immediately from the farm.
The 20 living calves were taken to a private feed lot and their care is being supervised by a local veterinarian.
The Sheriff’s Office was assisted by a local veterinarian and the Winneshiek County Attorney’s Office.
No mug shot was available of Craig Underbakke because he was not arrested.
The father of the toddler found dead in a hot car is charged
The father of the toddler who was left inside a hot car in Burlington last week is now facing charges.
Police were called to a building on North Service Road around 5:30 last Wednesday evening. Police say the three-year-old child was inside an SUV and was pronounced dead on scene.
37-year-old Shaun Pennell of Burlington has now been charged with criminal negligence causing death and failing to provide the necessaries of life.
The SUV was in the parking lot of a building that’s home to a Christian media group and other businesses. The preliminary cause of death was determined to be hyperthermia, consistent with the child being left in a vehicle and exposed to high temperatures for an extended period of time.
Charlotte Hornets star Kemba Walker played every minute of the second half in willing his team to victory Friday. Chuck Burton AP
The GOP’s replacement bill for the Affordable Care Act could end up costing the District $1.2 billion in the next decade, a new report from George Washington University researchers found.
The Republican-proposed American Health Care Act could also cost Maryland at least $2.4 billion and Virginia at least $700 million in gross state product by 2026, according to the study, funded by The Commonwealth Fund. Nationally, the study estimates the Republican bill would result in nearly 1 million fewer jobs and $93 billion less in gross state products.
Plenty of change is still possible before any measure passes Congress. After the House passed the AHCA in March, Senate leaders have said they are working on their own version. On Tuesday, President Donald Trump called the House version “mean” and called on senators to be more generous in their version, The Washington Post reported.
GWU’s report followed similar methodology as did the Congressional Budget Office in comparing the AHCA’s impact versus…
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A loud sound from an unknown source has prompted concern in Grandville and the surrounding area prompting numerous calls to 911.Kent County dispatchers say they've received nearly two dozen calls reporting a loud explosion-type sound. Police have been searching the area, but were unable to determine the source of the noise.Reports of the situation began coming into the 24 Hour News 8 newsroom around 8:30 p.m Saturday.Emergency responders remain perplexed as to what caused the sound.Anyone with information is asked to call the Kent County Sheriff's Department at 616.632.6100 or Silent Observer at 616.774.2345.
OHL Mexico to buyback shares after takeover bid
MEXICO CITY, June 14 OHL Mexico, a unit of Spanish construction group OHL, said it would launch a share buyback on Thursday, offering 27 pesos per share after agreeing to a takeover by IFM Global Infrastructure Fund, the company said on Wednesday.
Russia warned the United States on Thursday it would target U.S.-backed militias in Syria if Russian troops again came under fire, as the United States disclosed an unusual face-to-face meeting between U.S. and Russian generals meant to avoid such clashes.
One in five households has suffered at least one boiler breakdown in the past 12 months, with the average repair costing a hefty £270.
New research from uSwitch.com reveals that for more than one in four, fixing the boiler cost more than £1,250.
While half of UK households say they would rely on savings to cover repairs, more than one in 10 would have to borrow on credit cards or via a bank loan to pay.
White farmers in Zimbabwe have said they are relieved and “at peace” after President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s government said it would end land invasions and offer them longer leases for their farms.
Mr. Mnangagwa, who came to power after a soft coup d’etat last November, gave orders earlier this month to grant the estimated 200 to 300 remaining white farmers in the country 99-year leases for their land.
A government letter, dated January 3 but published only on Wednesday, said: “Please be informed that the Minister of Lands, Agriculture and Rural Resettlement has directed that all remaining white farmers be issued 99-year leases instead of the five-year leases as per the previous arrangement.”
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Johnson will come off the bench Saturday against the Bulls.
The Clippers will start two of their new additions in Avery Bradley and Tobias Harris, meaning Johnson and Tyrone Wallace will shift back to the bench. Entering Saturday, Johnson has played at least 27 minutes in each of the Clippers' last eight games, but he could see his minutes slashed going forward.
PYEONGCHANG, South Korea (AP) – Canada’s Cassie Sharpe has given her country its first medal in Olympic freestyle halfpipe skiing.
Sharpe posted the top two scores in the women’s final at Phoenix Snow Park, with the 95.80 she put up during her second run the best of the finals.
France’s Marie Martinod added a second silver to go with the one she captured in Sochi four years ago when the sport made its Olympic debut. Martinod scored 92.60 on her second run but fell during her third to assure Sharpe of the gold.
American Brita Sigourney edged teammate Annalisa Drew for bronze. Drew scored 90.80 on her final run to slip past Sigourney only to have Sigourney, the next skier down, put up a 91.80.
Defending Olympic champion Maddie Bowman of the United States fell on the final hit during each of her three runs in the finals.
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The Albany Chorale is proud to offer a concert featuring selections of beautiful choral music by Schubert, presented at St. Teresa's Catholic Church. Find out how this performance will benefit deserving students in our community.
Namibian media say an elephant trampled and killed an Argentine who was in a group of hunters tracking a herd of elephants.
The Namibia Press Agency said the hunter, identified as 46-year-old Jose Monzalvez, was killed on Saturday afternoon in a private wildlife area 70 kilometers (43 miles) northwest of the small town of Kalkfeld.
The agency said Monzalvez, who worked for an oil company, was with another Argentine and three Namibians when he was killed. It says one of the elephants charged before the group was able to find a spot to aim and shoot.
The report says Monzalvez had a hunting permit with him and that relatives have been informed of his death.
Baku. 6 September. REPORT.AZ/ As Hurricane Irma continues to roar across the Caribbean on a path toward Florida, a new tropical storm has formed in the Gulf of Mexico.
Report informs citing the Associated Press Tropical Storm Katia formed early Wednesday off the coast of Mexico.
The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Katia’s maximum sustained winds are near 65 km / h strengthening forecast over the next two days. But the hurricane center says Katia is expected to stay offshore through Friday morning.
Notably, hurricane Irma intensified into an extremely dangerous high-end Category 5 storm.
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The German company is reportedly planning to make a record investment into a semiconductor plant in Dresden, Germany.
According to Handelsblatt Global, the factory is expected to manufacture chips for sensor technology used in autonomous cars – and the with the new plant the company would create up to 700 new jobs. Worth mentioning is that earlier in April, Bosch announced that the company was working together with Daimler on fully automated, driverless system . The two companies are planning on setting up a development alliance that aims to make a system for fully automated and driverless vehicles a reality on city streets by the start of the next decade.According to media reports the plant will produce MEMS on a large scale. The company is said to receive backing from state funds in regards to the investment, however, Bosch has declined to comment on the media reports when asked by Handelsblatt.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Manufacturing in New York state expanded at the fastest pace in more than two years as factories received more new orders and stepped up hiring.
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York said that its Empire State manufacturing index in February rose to 18.7 from 6.5, reaching the highest level since 2014. Any reading above zero indicates expansion.
The survey adds to recent evidence that the U.S. manufacturing sector is recovering after nearly two years of mostly flat output. Businesses are spending more on machinery and other big-ticket factory goods, and overseas economies have stabilized.
A measure of new orders jumped to 13.5 from 3.1 and a measure of unfilled orders rose for the first time since 2011. Both gauges point to much stronger demand for factory goods.
Vitamins are useful for treating specific deficiencies but most Australians who use multivitamins just have very expensive urine, Australian Medical Association president Michael Gannon says.
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The group Environmental Defence is lauding the Canadian government for banning microbeads in personal care products. These tiny plastic pieces pollute water and choke wildlife. They are used as abrasives in products like body washes and toothpaste, replacing substances like oatmeal and ground nutshells that were used in the past.
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Group requests further action
Regulations published today will forbid the manufacture and import of personal care products containing plastic microbeads 5mm or smaller, including some that are falsely portrayed as being biodegradable. This will take effect January 1, 2018. A ban on the sale of such products kicks in six months later.
While Environmental Defence applauds the announcement, it urges the Canadian government to further strengthen toxic chemical regulations to protect human health and the environment.
The teens, both 16 years old, were last seen around 8:20 p.m. at a Blimpie restaurant in Jarratt, north of Emporia. Bryanna Costley is described as 5'1" tall, weighing 125 pounds.
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If it's Monday it must be another fouled-up commute.
NYC Transit warned of delays on C trains just after 7:30 a.m. because of an animal on the tracks at Rockaway Avenue. (It was not immediately clear what type of animal.) Service resumed with residual delays to A- and C-line trains just before 8:10 a.m.
But just as that problem cleared up, the MTA said a train with mechnical problems at Delancey Street was causing re-routing and delays for A, C and F trains.
There were also delays on the 4 and 6 lines due to separate incidents earlier in the morning involving unruly customers.
Meanwhile, PATH warned of delays on the Hoboken - World Trade Center line as of 7:45 a.m. due to car equipment problems. (The problems were resolved by 8 a.m.) An earlier switch problem causing delays from Journal Square to 33rd Street was resolved before 7 a.m.
Bradley produced 14 points (5-13 FG, 4-10 3Pt), three rebounds, three steals and two assists from 35 minutes in Sunday's Game 1 106-102 loss to the Bulls.
Bradley was oddly one of three Celtics to play 30-plus minutes, yet never make it to the charity stripe. In Game 2 and beyond, the Celtics will hope that Bradley can return to his season average of 6.1 rebounds per game. During Game 1, the Bulls out rebounded the C's 53 to 36. Boston looks to turn the series around Tuesday night, at home, versus Chicago.
Donegal Deputy Joe Mc Hugh says his promotion to the role of Chief Whip is a huge challenge which he is relishing. He has also been given special responsibility for the Gaeltacht and the Irish language, which he has welcomed.
Deputy Mc Hugh is now responsible for the co-ordination of Government business in the Dáil. He’ll be the point of contact between the Government and the opposition parties, as well as having the job of ensure the government has a majority .
Speaking to Highland Radio News this morning, Deputy Mc Hugh acknowledged that will be a particularly challenging task in the context of a minority government…………
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Jahan Worth has always been a hard-hitting player, even before he stepped on the gridiron.
As a youngster, he played soccer. The only problem was that he had a fondness for tackling his opponents to the turf.
It was around that time that Worth’s parents, Tracy and Michael, decided that football might be a better fit.
And Jahan has been leveling people ever since.
The Parkland High School senior smashed ball-carriers from his middle linebacker spot and rumbled over defenders as a running back, while he helped fulfill the Trojans’ lofty expectation of success during a season in which outside opinions had dipped.
For leading his team to a sixth consecutive district title while putting together impressive production on both sides of the ball, Worth is the 2017 lehighvalleylive Football Player of the Year.
He is the second Trojan to win the award during the short time that Parkland players have been eligible. De’Vante Cross earned the accolade in 2015.
The Independent Investigation Unit (IIU) is looking into what caused a police cruiser to crash into a business over the weekend.
On Saturday afternoon, Winnipeg police were in a cruiser travelling southbound on Main Street with sirens on.
A northbound car was trying to turn left onto Polson Avenue, directly into the path of the police car.
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After colliding with the other vehicle, the cruiser ended up inside a convenience store.
Both officers suffered minor injuries.
The driver of the car was unharmed, but the 73-year-old passenger suffered a collapsed lung and fractured right ankle. She was admitted to hospital.
Due to the nature of the injuries, Manitoba’s police watchdog is mandated to investigate what happened. The IIU looks into all serious incidents involving police officers in Manitoba.
MOSCOW — Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has denied reports of intercepted phone calls between Russian intelligence officials and members of Donald Trump's presidential campaign.
The New York Times said that the Russians made contact with Paul Manafort, who briefly served as Trump's campaign chairman. Current and former U.S. officials interviewed by the Times declined to identify other Trump associates contacted by the Russians.
Speaking to reporters in Moscow, Peskov, spokesman for President Vladimir Putin, pointed to the anonymity of the sources, saying that the reports "are not based on any facts, do not point to actual facts."
Those looking to take advantage of the warmer weather and hit the diamonds will have to wait a bit longer.
The City of Guelph has announced that, due to the recent ice storm and winter hanging around longer than expected, it has delayed the official opening of the city’s sports fields, including ball diamonds.
Ball diamonds are now expected to open on May 11, while sports fields will open on May 18.
The delay will “help us maintain the integrity of our sports fields and provide safe playing conditions for our users,” according to a post on the city’s website.
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (AP) - It wasn't the Easter bunny that startled a South Carolina homeowner and his family. It wasn't even a burglar.
The Post and Courier of Charleston reports (http://bit.ly/2pbcRED) Susie and Steve Polston were worried that someone was trying to get into their home on Sunday. Instead, Polston's 16-year-old son found the intruder: a nine-foot alligator crawling on their second-story porch.
The family says the alligator climbed a back stairwell to the porch, crunched through the aluminum screen door and nestled between a sofa and a swinging bench.
State law requires a nuisance-trapped alligator to be killed, but the family didn't want that. The other choice was to wait it out, but the alligator was eventually euthanized.
Last year, an alligator rang a doorbell, while another fell asleep on a porch.
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Connie Corbett from Ambassador Travel joins 44News This Morning for our weekly Move Monday segment. Travel website Expedia did a study, showing 94% of teens would rather receive a trip or vacation as a gift over a new toy or game this Christmas.
Research indicates that people find more fulfillment and happiness in receiving experiences instead of material items.
Connie offers her travel tips and tips about giving a trip or vacation as a gift versus getting toys, games, or other material items as gifts.
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A number of NFL MVP and player-of-the-year awards will be announced in the coming days, with New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady expected to walk away with most of those honors.
But he was not selected as one of the FedEx Air and Ground Players of the Year, which is determined by an online vote of fans.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz, who has not played since suffering a torn ACL on Dec. 10, and Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley were named the FedEx Air and Ground Players of the Year.
FedEx will donate $50,000 to the USO in the name of each player, a total donation of $100,000.
Despite missing three regular-season games, Wentz ranked second in the league with 33 touchdown passes, while amassing 3,296 passing yards. Gurley led the league with 2,093 scrimmage yards and 19 total touchdowns. He was second in rushing yards with 1,305.
To continue reading up to 10 premium articles, you must register , or sign up and take advantage of this exclusive offer: Hartford - About 90 percent of the records entered into the Department of Children and Families database about licensing the Groton foster home in which a New London child nearly starved in 2015 were electronically date-stamped the day after the child was hospitalized, indicating they were entered after the fact, Child Advocate Sarah Eagan told the state legislative Committee on Children in Hartford on Tuesday. Eagan and DCF Commissioner Joette Katz testified before the committee on what became known last year as the “Baby Dylan” case.
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Traffic jam is expected today in Sofia due to the renovation of boulevard Brussels which will continue until October 18, Nova TV reported.
The reason is the construction of a road link between the boulevard to Terminal 2 of Sofia Airport which is expected to improve the traffic substantially.
Sofia Municipality advise citizens to use the subway or the old road to the airport.
A look through the history of Spanish Town’s infamous Mardi Gras parades reveals their humble origins in 1981, when the krewe’s first celebration featured no royalty at all, plus the musical stylings of “kids beating on cardboard boxes.” Now, says current president Bill Brumfield, the Spanish Town krewe ensures its reputation as an “equal opportunity offender” never shirking from an opportunity to betray political correctness. But Spanish Town as a neighborhood has always stood apart from surrounding enclaves; the Canary Islanders who settled the neighborhood—the oldest in Baton Rouge, founded in 1805—did so to maintain their Spanish culture and identity amidst the largely Anglo population. Perhaps the krewe’s signature kitschy pink flamingos have more modern implications than historical ones, but as Brumfield says of Spanish Town: “Poor taste is better than no taste at all.” The 2017 ball, with the theme “Come Hell or High Water, It’s Slippery When Wet,” will take place February 4.
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A helicopter crashed near the village of Aldborough, located not far from the UK town of Boroughbridge, the North Yorkshire Police said Wednesday, without providing further details.
"Emergency services are currently at the scene of a helicopter crash near the village of Aldborough near Boroughbridge … It is too early to provide details of any casualties at this stage. We will update when we are able," the police wrote on Twitter.
Crews from #Boroughbridge, #Knaresborough, #Harrogate & #Ripon on route to #Aldborough area for reports of a light aircraft believed to have come down in a field. @YorksAmbulance & @NYorksPolice also on route. Further details to follow. — North Yorkshire Fire (@NorthYorksFire) May 30, 2018
— Minster FM (@minsterfm) May 30, 2018
​The police noted that it had received a call reporting the crash at 13:23 GMT.
FooR are a group of garage fiends who just want to party.
Heroes in the rave, the four-piece production team released their stellar 'Pure Garage' mix album back in 2017.
Since then, UKG has risen to recapture former heights, with FooR leading the front line charge.
Incoming mixtape ’Friends Of FooR’ gathers new material, with the group inviting a series of guests into the studio.
'Hooligans' features Evil B vs. B Live and it's a UKG shuffler with slight hints of jungle.
Completely up for the party, this is a neat intro into the rave ambitions of FooR.
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MUNCIE,Ind. - The Muncie Police Department got creative to raise funds for more K9 partners on Friday.
They decided to put buckets outside of city hall for residents to place donations for the dogs. The catch was the officer with the most donations had to get tased.
In the end, Sgt. Chris Kirby was the unlucky officer who raised the most money and was tased with a stun gun in front of the crowd.
Don't worry, no officers were harmed during the event.
EKITI STATE Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose has once again declared that President Muhammadu Buhari was only fighting his perceived political foes under the guise of fighting corruption, while at the same time trying to make sure that no opposition politician will be strong enough financially to contest against him in 2019. He said for the […]
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - ROBYG SA:
* ITS MANAGEMENT SAYS THAT THE BRICKS ACQUISITIONS LIMITED OFFER FOR THE COMPANY‘S SHARES AT 3.55 ZLOTY PER SHARE REFLECTS THE FAIR VALUE OF THE COMPANY
* BRICKS ACQUISITIONS ANNOUNCED ON DEC. 1 THE TENDER OFFER FOR ALL ROBYG SHARES
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March 19 (Reuters) - Tianjin Zhongxin Pharmaceutical Group Corp Ltd:
* SAYS BOARD APPOINTS YU HONG AS GENERAL MANAGER, REPLACING WANG LEI WHO RESIGNED DUE TO CHANGE IN JOB ROLE Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2HM2w7x Further company coverage: (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
Frances M. Kulik, Branson, 61, entered into rest Dec. 14, 2016. Cremation was under the direction of Snapp-Bearden Funeral Home and Crematory, Branson. Burial will be held at later date in Homer Glen, Ill.
Frances was born Dec. 11, 1955 in Germany to John and Elly (Holmann) Kulik. She had moved to Illinois from Germany and had moved to Branson from Skokie, Ill. Frances retired from a bank in Chicago, Ill. where she was an assist manager.
Frances is survived by her life partner Karl Kreb of sixteen years, Branson and one sister MaryAnn Toronto of Homer Glen, Ill. She will be missed by numerous friends and relatives
About Chester le Street Dementia Cafe
The Dementia Cafe provides information about living with dementia and other services available locally in an informal and comfortable environment. A Dementia Cafe is also a place to relax, socialise and meet other people with dementia and their carers.
Event time: 3:00 - 5:00 pm
A fun-filled magical extravaganza with lavish costumes, dazzling illusions, and favorite holiday melodies. David Seebach’s popular holiday show features The March of Toys, the Divided Lady Illusion, the Littlest Elf, and Candy Cane Levitation, as well as silken sorcery with red and green scarves, multiple opportunities to join the show on stage, and comedy that would make even Ebenezer Scrooge laugh.
Price: TICKETS $12 Student $10 Child $8 Lap $5
UnitedHealth Group trumped first-quarter forecasts and raised expectations for the year after pulling in earnings growth of 15 percent or more from its two main businesses.
The nation's largest health insurer now expects adjusted 2017 earnings of between $9.65 and $9.85 per share after predicting $9.30 to $9.60 per share last fall.
Analysts polled by FactSet expect earnings of $9.50 per share.
In the first quarter, Minnetonka, Minnesota-based UnitedHealth earned $2.17 billion on $48.72 billion in total revenue. Adjusted results came to $2.37 per share.
Analysts forecast earnings of $2.17 per share on $48.33 billion in revenue.
Health insurance is UnitedHealth Group Inc.'s main business, but it also runs an Optum segment that provides pharmacy benefits management and technology services and also operates clinics and doctor's offices.
× Police say FBI found vehicle in Reno search
LAS VEGAS (AP) _Las Vegas police say the vehicle that authorities announced they were seeking shortly after the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history was found Tuesday in Reno.
Clark County Undersheriff Kevin McMahill said Thursday that FBI agents serving a warrant at a home in Reno owned by the shooter, Stephen Paddock, found the Hyundai Tucson but didn’t immediately share that information with Las Vegas police.
FBI officials did not immediately respond to questions about why.
The attack on Sunday killed 58 people injured nearly 500 at a country music concert on the Las Vegas Strip before Paddock killed himself.
Investigators had reported finding guns and ammunition in the home where Paddock had lived with his girlfriend, Marilou Danley.
Investigators are still trying to determine what motivated Paddock to open fire from a high-rise hotel room.
TOLEDO, OH — The K-Wings will have to dig their way out of a hole if they hope to move on to the second round in the ECHL Kelly Cup Playoffs.
The K-Wings and Toledo Walleye began their best-of-seven first round matchup on Friday night. Game two was on Saturday night. Toledo won both games over the weekend to take a 2-0 lead over K-Wings.
On Friday, the K-Wings wasted little time to make their mark, as Blake Kessel was able to put the puck in the net following an attempt by Justin Taylor to give the K-Wings a 1-0 lead.
Toledo took their time in answering to the K-Wing goal, but when they did, the goals came in bunches.
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FRANKFURT, April 6 The head of the European Central Bank sees no need to deviate from the ECB's stated policy path, which includes bond buying at least until the end of the year and record-low rates until well after that to stimulate inflation, he said on Thursday.
"I do not see cause to deviate from the indications we have been consistently providing in the introductory statement to our press conferences," Mario Draghi said at a conference in Frankfurt.
"Before making any alterations to the components of our stance – interest rates, asset purchases and forward guidance – we still need to build sufficient confidence that inflation will indeed converge to our aim over a medium-term horizon, and will remain there even in less supportive monetary policy conditions," he added. (Reporting By Francesco Canepa; Editing by Hugh Lawson)
An Army vet says his military training kicked in when a man was shot at a Walmart in the Red Bird area of Dallas, Texas on Friday. Rafael Semmler told FOX 4 that he and his family were at the Walmart when they heard gunfire.
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Sgt. Raimundo Jimenez, a water purification specialist with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, takes blankets from Cpl. Timothy Dykes, a field radio operator with SPMAGTF-CR-AF, at a soup kitchen in Catania, Italy, Dec. 29, 2016. Marines and sailors volunteered their time to help clean up the area and serve food during the holiday season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexander Mitchell/released)
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Woman arrested after 2-year-old boy takes prescription drugs
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (AP) A Florida Panhandle woman faces a child neglect charge after a 2-year-old took prescription drugs while they were driving in her car.
The News Herald (http://bit.ly/2kGu8Qc) reports 33-year-old Lottie Walter was arrested Monday. Police say she ran into the Panama City Beach Police Department, carrying the boy who was unconscious and struggling to breathe.
The child was rushed to a hospital for treatment and police say he’s expected to recover.
Investigators say the child had access to Walter’s prescription medication in the car.
No further details were immediately available.
April 12 Tutor Perini Corp:
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The Music Foundation of Spartanburg is proud to present an exciting lineup of performers for its popular series at the Spartanburg County Public Library Headquarters.
The March 21st performance features extraordinary music from the past and present by The Mulfinger Quartet.
Celebrating 21 years of Music Sandwiched In, the Music Foundation of Spartanburg is proud to present an exciting line up of performers for its popular series at the Spartanburg County Public Library Headquarters! The series is on-going, throughout the season, and all concerts are free and open to the public.
Join us every other Wednesday in the Barrett Community Room at the main branch of the library from 12:15 pm to 1:00 pm. Lunch is available for purchase, or you can pack one in. All are welcome!
Visit www.spartanburgphilharmonic.org for the concert line-up and upcoming schedule.
DAVIS, Calif. (AP) - Authorities say a 30-year-old woman is being charged with hate crimes after police say she broke windows and left bacon at a Northern California mosque.
The Sacramento Bee reports (http://bit.ly/2leLQOa ) that the Yolo County District Attorney's Office announced the arrest of Lauren Kirk-Coehlo of Davis on Tuesday.
She is charged in the vandalism of the Davis Islamic Center last month. The vandal broke six windows and two bicycles and put bacon strips on door handles.
Muslims are prohibited from eating pork products.
Earlier this month in the region, Roseville's Tarbiya Institute was spray-painted with obscene and racist slurs, including "Muslim out." The two communities are about 34 miles apart.
Roseville police say that also is being investigated as a hate crime, though there is no sign the two incidents are related.
US President Donald Trump said Monday that a bomb attack by a 27-year-old from Bangladesh on New York's subway system underscored the "urgent need" for Congress to enact immigration reform.
Three people were slightly injured after the attacker's pipe bomb exploded only partially, while the suspect was sent to a hospital with apparently severe burns and wounds on his torso and hands.
"First and foremost, as I have been saying since I first announced my candidacy for president, America must fix its lax immigration system, which allows far too many dangerous, inadequately vetted people to access our country," Trump said in a statement.
Ottawa police are investigating after a south-end stabbing near the intersection of Hunt Club Road and Daze Street left one man in serious condition on Monday.
Paramedics received a 911 call at 2:42 p.m., said Marc-Antoine Deschamps, a spokesman for the Ottawa Paramedic Service. Police said the incident occurred on the 2200 block of Bank Street.
14:42 Hunt-Club and Daze: adult male sustained stab wound, stabilized by medics during transport to Trauma Centre. Serious but stable. — Ottawa Paramedic Svc (@OttawaParamedic) August 14, 2017
“I’m not sure if it’s single or plural (stab wounds),” Deschamps said.
“He was taken to the trauma center and (his condition) is serious but stable overall.”
Police said they did not have anyone in custody.
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Visitors and residents driving in Philly Monday get one more gift this holiday season.
The Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA) will not ticket expired meter or time limit violations on residential blocks in observance of New Year's Day. Agency offices and impound lots will also be closed.
The agency said safety regulations will remain in effect, so parking still will not be permitted in front of fire hydrants, in bus zones or in no parking areas.
HAMPTON, Va, (WAVY) – A vehicle was found in the water near N. 5th Street and Rogers Avenue, Friday evening.
Dispatch says that the emergency call came in at 4:04 p.m.
At this time, there is no word if the car was occupied when it went into the water.
There is no other information at this time.
Stay on WAVY.com for developments in this story.
Okwe Obi, Abuja Disturbed by the perennial scarcity of water in some parts of the country, the Federal Government has declared a state of emergency to scale up the availability of water through the implementation of action plan. The government also said that one of such was to partner with well-meaning organisations to ensure that…
Jan. 2, 1974: Nixon sets speed limit
President Richard Nixon signed the Emergency Highway Energy Conservation Act, setting a new national speed limit.
Reacting to the West’s support of Israel in the Yom Kippur War, Arab members of OPEC stopped shipments of oil to the United States, sending the economy into a recession. In response to the embargo, the act was intended to force Americans to drive at speeds deemed more fuel efficient, thereby curbing the U.S. appetite for foreign oil. The embargo was lifted in March 1974, but gas prices remained high. The speed limit law was repealed by Congress in 1995.
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North Charleston Police say they have taken a 17-year-old and a 20-year-old into custody after an early-morning shooting.
Police responded at about 1 a.m. to the 7000 block of Park Gate Drive to investigate reports of shots fired, police spokesman Spencer Pryor said.
"Responding officers heard gunfire as they approached the location and saw the suspect vehicle roll backward into a yard then flee the scene," Pryor said.
Officers found a male victim lying in the yard suffering from a wound. That victim was pronounced dead on the scene, Pryor said.
During the search for suspects, police were notified about a vehicle traveling on the opposite side of Dorchester Road, which led to a chase, he said.
The suspect vehicle crashed into four vehicles and the pair then fled on foot before being captured in the area of Buck Pond Road and Rosin Drive, Pryor said.
The investigation is ongoing.
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About Befriending
The Royal Voluntary Service can provide a little bit of company and friendly social contact at home through their befriending services, either face-to-face or on the telephone, it helps to reduce feelings of loneliness and increases motivation and confidence. This regular chat provides a vital link into the community to those who can be socially isolated because of restricted mobility or because they can't access public transport. Volunteers encourage older people to get out and about, even if it's just to the end of the garden, and to stay active.
The summer is drawing to a close but things could still be worse ...
You could be one of thousands of Irish teenagers awaiting their Leaving Cert results on Wednesday.
The state exams are still the subject of most adult’s nightmares so spare a thought for the poor souls in the hot seat this year.
To lighten the mood an Irish based online graphic design software company have created some Leaving Results cards that reflect the Irish sense of humour.
From Nana lighting a candle ...
To bribing St Anthony in exchange for CAO points ...
To have a closer look at these and many more cards log in to Design Wizard where you can even edit your own favourite.
A Rutgers University professor accused of posting anti-Semitic statements on Facebook has been removed from his position as a director at the school.
Rutgers President Robert Barchi says Michael Chikindas will no longer serve as director of the Center for Digestive Health at the Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health. The tenured food science professor has also been barred from teaching required courses and will take cultural sensitivity training courses.
Barchi called the situation "sad and deeply troubling."
Administrators say Chikindas shared anti-Semitic cartoons along with conspiracy posts that claimed 9/11 was orchestrated by Jews. Officials say Chikindas also referred to first lady Melania Trump and Ivanka Trump, daughter of President Donald Trump, as "sluts."
Chikindas has claimed his account was hacked and denied the posts were anti-Semitic.
Marinin and minor-league pitcher Aneurys Zabala were traded Wednesday from the Dodgers to the Reds in exchange for reliever Dylan Floro, minor-league pitcher Zach Neal and international signing bonus pool space.
A fourth-round pick in the 2017 first-year player draft, Marinan was in the midst of his second tour of the Arizona League. He started three games for the Dodgers' rookie-level affiliate, giving up four runs (one earned) and striking out 11 over 10.2 innings. At 6-foot-5 and 210 pounds, Marinan possesses a workhorse frame that gives the Reds plenty to dream on, but the 19-year-old is likely several seasons away from getting a sniff in the big leagues.
SAN ANTONIO - A man was rushed to San Antonio Military Medical Center with life-threatening injuries after he was hit by a car on the East Side on Monday night.
Police said the man was trying to cross South Walters near Vine Street around 10 p.m. when a driver hit him.
The man was not using a crosswalk, police said.
According to police, the driver who the man stopped and will not face charges.
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Carlo (upper body) won't play Monday against the Senators, the Boston Globe reports.
Carlo thus remains in the day-to-day category as Wednesday's Game 4 of the Bruins' first-round playoff series against the Sens approaches. The 20-year-old blueliner, who last played on April 8, finished up the regular season with six goals and 16 points in 82 games to go along with 59 PIM.
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FITZGERALD, Ga. (AP) – Authorities in Georgia say they’ve arrested a man and charged him in a slaying that happened more than two decades ago.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation said in a news release that agents arrested 49-year-old Octavious Alexander Rivera on Thursday. He’s charged with murder in the May 1996 death of Bridgett Felicia Parker in Fitzgerald.
Parker’s body was found behind an empty mobile home. An initial investigation didn’t produce any evidence or witnesses able to link a suspect to her death.
GBI agents conducted a review of the case in May 2016 and resubmitted evidence for analysis. Advancements in forensic technology allowed them to develop new evidence. That evidence and recent interviews led to Rivera’s arrest.
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The Greater Sudbury Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 15-year-old Preston Pellerin.
He was last seen on Wednesday at 10:30 p.m. in the Minnow Lake area.
There is a concern for his well-being due to length of time he has not been seen.
Preston is described as a Caucasian male, 5-foot-8, weighing 150 pounds, with straight, short brown hair and hazel eyes.
He was last seen wearing a blue T-shirt, dark hoodie and grey track pants.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 675-9171 or Crime Stoppers at 222-TIPS, online at www.sudburycrimestoppers.com or by texting TIPSUD and the information to CRIMES (274637).
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This photo provided by the Transportation Security Administration shows a gun that was found in the carry-on bag of a pilot for Southwest Airlines who was arrested on a weapons charge, Monday April 17, 2017 in Albany, N.Y. Erik Gibson, 55, was slated to pilot a flight to Tampa, Florida, on Monday morning when Transportation Security Administration officers found the loaded gun during routine screening. It was the second gun found by Albany baggage screeners in four weeks.
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Major Incident Turns Out Not To Be
(It looked like a major incident)…It turned out to be a false alarm.
It happened Thursday. The California Highway Patrol says law enforcement agents were following a vehicle in unmarked police units. The Police believed the vehicle they were following was transporting a subject wanted in connection to a shooting. The subjects noticed the car following them and dialed 911. The callers were directed to the CHP office on Highway 86. The callers pulled into the Highway Patrol lot and felony procedures were initiated when marked police units finally made it on scene. It turns out the subject was not in the vehicle. The CHP says all parties were released after a thorough investigation.
Dec. 31-Jan. 8
Art Exhibits: Music of the Coalfields, Lobby Gallery; We are the Music Makers, Museum Gallery; “Simple Realism in Watercolor” by John Coffey, Old Stone Room; Carnegie Hall, Jan. 5-Feb. 24
Monday, Jan. 2
Patrick O’Flaherty, Irish Pub, 5 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 3
Salsa 101, Hill & Holler, 7 p.m.
Open mic night, Sweet Shoppe, 9 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 4
Pickin’ Inside, Stella’s, 7 p.m.
Whiskey Wednesday w/Jim Snyder, Irish Pub, 8 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 5
Patrick O’Flaherty, Irish Pub, 5 p.m.
Karaoke w/ Swerv’n Irvin, Sweet Shoppe, 9 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 6
Patrick O’Flaherty, Irish Pub, 5 p.m.
Fireside Friday w/ Jim Snyder, Hill & Holler, 6 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 7
Patrick O’Flaherty, Irish Pub, 5 p.m.
2nd Annual Chili Cook-off, GV Brewing Co., 6 p.m.
Sunday, Jan. 8
Patrick O’Flaherty, Irish Pub, 3 p.m.
DJ/Karaoke, 50 East, 10 p.m.
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DECATUR -- Five local standouts are taking their games to the next level.
Eisenhower held a special signing ceremony for seniors Yansyn Taylor, Shalin Bond, Courtney Cuttill, and Chauncey Wulf, while St. Teresa held a ceremony for Isaiah Bond who will play basketball at Monmouth College.
Football star Shalin Bond will join Isaiah at Monmouth.
Taylor is headed to Illinois Valley Community College for basketball.
Wulf, a state champion wheelchair basketball standout, signed with Southwest Minnesota State University.
Cuttill is taking her softball talents to Eureka College.
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. — A trapeze artist from a renowned family of daredevils is planning to hang by her teeth from a helicopter over Niagara Falls today.
The stunt by aerialist Erendira Vasquez Wallenda comes on the fifth anniversary of her husband's tight-rope walk over the falls.
According to organizers, the chopper will hover about 100 metres above the Horseshoe Falls.
Members of the Wallenda family have gained fame as a circus act.
In 2012, Nik Wallenda walked 550 metres from the American side of the falls to the Canadian side.
BRANDON, MB – A break-in at a residential garage in Brandon led to the theft of drugs and cash.
Brandon Police responded to the break-in Thursday.
The suspect or suspects entered the garage through the walk-in door, and took a wallet containing a large amount of cash that was sitting inside a parked vehicle. They also took medically prescribed marijuana. The owner of the garage had a possession certificate for the marijuana.
Also stolen were devices to administer the drug.
The investigation continues.
Spencer Fernando, MyToba News
Trump called Turkey's Erdogan to congratulate him on referendum win
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U.S. President Donald Trump called Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan to congratulate him for 'Yes' win in referendum, Anadolu reported.
According to preliminary data, 51.4 percent of votes in a referendum held April 16 were in favor of amendments to the Turkish constitution.
The amendments provide for the number of seats in the Turkish Parliament to be increased from 550 to 600.
It is also suggested that Turkish citizens can run for the MP seats from the age of 18. Currently, the lowest age limit is 25.
The amendments also provide for holding parliamentary elections every 5 years. Currently, the parliamentary elections are held every 4 years.
A Turkish citizen no younger than 40 can become a president, according to the amendments.
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SEOUL: Samsung Electronics Co Ltd will announce this month the results of an investigation into what caused some of its Galaxy Note 7 smartphones to catch fire, the JoongAng Ilbo newspaper reported on Monday citing unnamed sources.
The South Korean firm said in October it was examining all aspects of the phone, suggesting there may be a combination of factors that contributed to one of the costliest product safety failures in tech history.
The world's top smartphone maker warned of a US$5.1 billion hit to its operating profit over three quarters following its decision to permanently halt Galaxy Note 7 sales in October.
Investors and analysts have said it is critical for Samsung to identify the root cause of the fires in order to rebuild consumer trust and avoid repeating the same mistakes.
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Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas plans to celebrate its 50th anniversary with a special dance for DSNWK staff, parents and persons served, followed by an open house at 4 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 29, at Reed Developmental Center, 317 W. 13th, Hays.
Jimmy Dee and the Fabulous Destinations will take the stage 12:30 p.m. at Kennedy Middle School, Hays. DSNWK plans a special lunch and a balloon launch for persons served.
Following the dance, the public is invited to enjoy refreshments and a 50-year timeline tour of DSNWK and its history at Reed Developmental Center.
DSNWK is a 501(c)3 nonprofit serving 18 counties in northwest Kansas with a mission to advocate for persons with disabilities and those who care about them by planning and supporting a life of dignity, interdependence, and personal satisfaction in the community.
The event is sponsored by Nex-Tech, Conrade Insurance, Styles Dance Centre, Phyllis Strecker Memorial and Hays Tees.
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Blossom Water LLC introduces Blossom Water Version 2.0, an evolution of the essence water distinguished by its use of blossom botanicals. Version 2.0 has been reformulated to more than halve the original's calorie and sugar content. Each serving is now only 10 calories with two grams of sugar, and made without erythritol or agave. The new Blossom Water also has been enhanced to support immune health with Staimune, an FDA GRAS functional ingredient. Blossom Water Version 2.0 sports refreshed packaging that includes a matte white label on a 100-percent recyclable, BPA-free, PET bottle. The logo has been upgraded with the blossom image in sharper relief. Blossom Water is also adding mango hibiscus to its flavor varieties.
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Henry Crowe, right, plants vegetables in the Garden Tribe School Garden near Piqua Central Intermediate School on Monday. Crowe, a fifth-grade student, and his school mates, with guidance from Miami County Master Gardeners planted a variety of vegetables that will be cared for and harvested by students.
CRAIG COUNTY (WSLS 10) – Emergency crews are on the scene of a crash in Craig County. Dispatchers say the accident is outside of New Castle on Route 311 and one lane of traffic is open.
Appalachian Power is reporting about 400 customers without power in Craig County with an estimated restoration time of 10 a.m.
We’re waiting on more information from the Craig County Sheriff’s Office. Stay with WSLS 10 for updates.
Atlanta is currently embroiled in the WORST 3-month stretch in city history and should probably be put in rice. No, seriously. Super Bowl collapse, major highway collapse, chemical spill, musty crusty dusty orgy, road rage shooting, heartbreaking hotel death and ANOTHER major highway shut down (I-20 West) that has ALL of ATL (and Twitter) SHOOK. And yes, diabolical supervillain 21 Savage is behind it all.
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The availability of seeds, fertiliser and farm equipment at affordable prices and in sufficient quantity are of major concern to farmers who wish to produce crops in large quantities in order to meet their needs. The rainy season has just started and these issues have become urgent.
These are some of the issues that the new Minister of Agriculture will be confronted with upon assuming office.
Foroyaa will continue to closely monitor the situation and keep the public informed accordingly.
Eason to host Skills and Drills Youth Camp
Beginning Thursday, June 22, through Friday, June 23, the first annual Skills and Drills Youth Camp will be hosted by Nick Eason, coach of the Tennessee Titans, at Swainsboro High School’s Tiger Field, located at 689 S. Main St. This camp is free and will be available to boys and girls, 6-16 years of age. Parents must register their kids for this event and sign waiver forms. Lunch will be served daily. On Friday, June 23, bounce houses will be provided for kids ages 3-5 years old.
With recent violence in our area, volunteers have come together to bring change and hope back to the community and encourage the public to bring their children to participate in this event. For more information, please contact Dessie Davis at 912- 536-3783 or Al Huston at 478- 268-0867.
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The US Food and Drug Administration may start cracking down on claims that marijuana has health benefits that haven`t been prove
A FDA commissioner said he's seen people developing marijuana-based products making false claims such as an anti-tumor effect in cancer.
He also said it`s time to start looking at rules around the plant, which some states have legalized for medicinal or recreational use.
Licensing examiner to appear in court for allegedly accepting bribe
JMPD officers received a tip-off about the alleged corrupt examiner at the Xavier testing station and arrested him on Tuesday.
JOHANNESBURG – A licensing examiner will appear in a Johannesburg court on Wednesday after allegedly accepting a R5,000 bribe to pass a learner driver without doing the test.
Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) officers received a tip-off about the corrupt examiner at the Xavier testing station and arrested him on Tuesday.
JMPD's Wayne Minnaar says: “The examiner, who’s in his 40s, is likely to appear in court today on charges of bribery and corruption.”
2 dead, 3 wounded in home-invasion stabbings in Yakima
YAKIMA, Wash. (AP) — Authorities say multiple stabbings during a home-invasion robbery in Yakima left two suspects dead and three residents wounded over the weekend.
The Yakima Herald-Republic reports the break-in occurred before 4 a.m. Sunday.
Police say two men, identified by Yakima County Coroner Jack Hawkins as 24-year-old Chase Rogers and 31-year-old Brian Perez, forced their way inside. Police say a fight broke out between the men, who were brothers-in-law, and the family members who live there.
Three of the residents were stabbed, as were both suspects. The residents were taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Hawkins says both Rogers and Perez died of one stab wound each.
Officers said Monday there didn't seem to be a connection between the suspects and residents.
Both deaths were ruled homicides, but it will be up county prosecutors to determine if they were justified, accidental or something else.
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A New Hampshire craft brewer has created a special ale that helps women in menopause.
The woman, who is a co-owner of a Portsmoth brewery, said her pitch for a menopausal beer — Libeeration — landed flat with her fellow brewers, at first.
But she persisted.
Working with her head brewer, local doctors and herbalists, they believe they got it just right.
“Mother’s Wart came in to reduce the stress in the system, which reduces a lot of the symptoms, hormone imbalances,” said Dr. Marilyn Svihovec, a neurophysiologist and beer consultant.
Libeeration also has ingredients like chamomile and nettle to ease the hot flashes and other symptoms of menopause.
A man whom West Memphis police officers fatally shot Saturday after he drew a weapon on them had a criminal history in Indiana that included sexual assault and armed robbery, authorities said. Police shot and killed Olugbalah Ridley, 33, of Indianapolis Saturday morning after, they say, he robbed the America's Best Value Inn at 2411 E. Service Road in West Memphis.
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Spanish police say the man suspected of plotting an ISIS-inspired attack in Colombia appeared on their radar for his hate-filled messages toward the United States, a country where he had lived and was allegedly trying to get to.
A Colombian judge jailed Raul Gutierrez last week on terrorism and conspiracy charges.
On instant messaging app Telegram, the 45-year-old Cuban man said that he would commit a suicide attack in the name of God and the Islamic state, two of the Spanish investigators following the case told The Associated Press.
The agents said the alleged attack was initially planned for March 6 but was later rescheduled for March 13. They spoke anonymously out of security concerns.
Gutierrez was arrested on March 12.
SARASOTA – After 2 long years, the Florida Highway Patrol has handed down its report on the night a former prosecutor got into 2 car accidents.
former Assistant State Attorney Jessie Weissman was involved in two crashes, and smeLled of alcohol when troopers spoke with her, but instead of giving her sobriety tests, she was given a ride home.
That is all according to a report from FHP’s Office of Inspector General obtained by the Herald–Tribune this week which also shows Trooper Joshua Flow was suspended for 24 hours without pay for several failures on the night of the incident.
Former Trooper Peter Delcos was exonerated because he was only on his 3rd day on the job, and was field training. Delcos resigned shortly after the incident.
Weissman was fired less than two weeks after the accidents. One took place as she was traveling north on I–75 in which she hit a family in a minivan who followed the former prosecutor to ensure she was caught. The other accident took place at Fruitville Road in Sarasota.
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of Guess are falling after Kate Upton accused company co-founder Paul Marciano of sexual misconduct on social media.
In a tweet and a post on Instagram Wednesday, the model and actress writes, "It's disappointing that such an iconic women's brand @GUESS is still empowering Paul Marciano as their creative director."
She added the hashtag #metoo, thrusting her into the movement that has spread virally after public reports of sexual harassment allegations against movie mogul Harvey Weinstein.
Guess, based in Los Angeles, couldn't be immediately reached for comment.
Paul Marciano and his brother Maurice co-founded the brand in 1981, redefining the denim business. The brand is now selling in over 80 countries.
Guess shares fell nearly 15 percent, or $2.74, to $15.63 in trading Thursday.
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In Mankato, fire officials say an electrical malfunction caused a house to catch fire over the weekend.
Crews arrived at 2021 Hoffman Road around 9 a.m. Sunday.
Fire officials say the fire was caused by an electrical malfunction in the power supply of a meter box located outside of the home.
The family was home at the time, but were able to escape before first responders arrived.
Don Lehne with the Mankato Fire Dept. said, " And firefighters responded and found the fire working its way back up the backside of the home and working its way inside on all three levels of the home as well...so they uh knocked it down on the outside went inside and finished knocking it down on the inside...the family...the applicants were out when the firefighters arrived and it's been turned over to the owners now."
A preliminary damage estimate is set at $160,000.
Authorities say the family has found other living arrangements for the time being.
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In defiance of a court ruling, Egypt's Parliament voted Wednesday to ratify a disputed 2016 agreement that would transfer two strategic Red Sea islands to Saudi Arabia. The vote, in which lawmakers in favor were asked to stand up, came shortly after the 596-seat chamber opened a debate on the pact earlier in the day.
After the agreement was first announced in 2016, Egypt saw the largest anti-government protests since Sisi took office in 2014 .
Earlier Wednesday, the House's defense and national security committee approved the deal with a 35-2 vote, becoming the second such body to do so in as many days.
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President-elect Donald Trump is taking a dig at Rahm Emanuel, Chicago’s mayor and President Barack Obama’s former chief of staff.
The nation’s third largest city had 762 homicides in 2016 — the most in two decades and more than the largest cities, New York and Los Angeles, combined. The Chicago Police Department says the city had 1,100 more shootings last year than in 2015. The statistics have put Chicago at the center of a national dialogue about gun violence.
Trump on Monday noted the spike in shooting deaths on Twitter. He wrote, “If Mayor can’t do it he must ask for federal help!”
Chicago murder rate is record setting – 4,331 shooting victims with 762 murders in 2016. If Mayor can't do it he must ask for Federal help! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 2, 2017
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The BC SPCA seized the animals from Terry Baker in February, which include American Eskimo, border collie, husky and Samoyed breeds.
Peter was assigned to the minor leagues following Monday's game against Oakland, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.
Peter went 10-for-38 with three home runs and 14 RBI in 20 spring training games. With Justin Turner suffering a broken wrist, Peter has a chance to find himself on the major league roster before Turner's return in May.
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RICHMOND, Va. - Favorite local Musician J. Plunky Branch and his group 'The Oneness' are known for their signature Afro-funk sound. Plunky & The Oneness joined us in our studio recently and performed their original song “This is Our Time.” For more information you can visit http://www.plunkyone.com
OKLAHOMA CITY — Authorities say suspects in the 1999 shooting deaths of an Oklahoma couple and the abduction of their 16-year-old daughter and her friend "bragged" about photographing the girls while they were bound.
Sixty-six-year-old Ronnie Dean Busick was charged Monday with four counts of first-degree murder in the killing of Danny and Kathy Freeman of Craig County, and the disappearance of teenagers Lauria Bible and Ashley Freeman.
Oklahoma officials say two other suspects have died.
According to an affidavit, unnamed witnesses interviewed by investigators said the suspects abducted the girls, and that they had seen photos of them. Authorities believe the teenagers were eventually killed and might be buried in a pit in northeastern Oklahoma.
Lauria Bible's mother, Lorene Bible, says she believes "somebody knows where these girls are."
VICTORIA—Former British Columbia premier Dave Barrett has died at the age of 87.
A statement from Premier John Horgan’s office says the former NDP premier died after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease.
He died today in Victoria.
Barrett was first elected to the B.C. legislature in 1960.
The former social worker from Vancouver became known as the champion of the little guy.
Hill was placed on the 10-day disabled list Monday due to blisters, Andy McCullough of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Hill has been dealing with constant blister issues since last season, and this already marks his second trip to the disabled list over blisters in 2017. Thanks to the new 10-day DL, Hill may miss just one start, but considering how much time he has missed recently to blisters, it's hard to be that optimistic about Hill going forward. To add another reason for concern, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has said that the bullpen is an option for Hill, and Hill says he is open to the arrangement. Alex Wood will start in Hill's place Friday against Arizona.
The state Senate has passed a bill that would relax Wisconsin's prohibition on baiting and feeding deer in counties with chronic wasting disease.
Baiting and feeding for the purpose of hunting or training dogs is currently banned in counties where CWD is present as well as in neighboring counties. The prohibition is designed to slow CWD's spread by keeping deer from congregating over bait and feed piles.
Under the bill approved by the Senate on Wednesday, the ban would last three years in counties with CWD if no additional deer test positive. The ban would last two years in neighboring counties.
Conservationists oppose the change, saying it will lead to the spread of CWD. Supporters say those fears are unfounded.
It passed 19-13 with no one speaking against it. It now heads to the Assembly.
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New England Patriots defensive end Deatrich Wise may not be out long, according to the Boston Herald. Wise’s concussion could only be a one-week setback.
Deatrich Wise might only miss about a week due to his concussion, per source. — Jeff Howe (@jeffphowe) August 11, 2017
The rookie went down in the second quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars during Week 1 of preseason. Wise, a 2017 fourth rounder, is in the mix to start at left defensive end for New England. He has taken reps with the top unit, but while many of the top defensive players rested during the preseason opener, Wise played. The Patriots were likely looking to evaluate him to determine if he’s ready for the starting role. That evaluation got cut short.
Injuries derailed Wise’s final college season. The Patriots are surely hoping they don’t also derail his first NFL season.
Osun West bye-election: Late Adeleke’s brother emerges PDP candidate
The younger brother of late Sen. Isiaka Adeleke, Demola, has emerged the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the Osun West Senatorial District bye-election. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Adeleke, who had been cleared to contest for the primary on the platform of APC, defected to PDP on Tuesday evening.
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Bimal Gurung, head of the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM), at a press conference. Pics/AFP
Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) chief Bimal Gurung yesterday threatened to intensify the movement for a separate Gorkhaland and urged the tourists not to visit Darjeeling as they might be inconvenienced.
"An indefinite bandh of the government and Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA) offices has been called. The movement for Gorkhaland will be intensified," he said. Gurung also said he would resign from the post of GTA chief executive shortly.
He, however, added that the GJM MLAs will not resign from the West Bengal Assembly.
Police on high alert
The GJM led shutdown entered day three yesterday with rallies being held to demand a separate Gorkhaland state and police patrolling in troubled areas to quell any violence. Most shops in and around Chowbazar and Mall Road in the hill town were closed. Police was on high alert with patrolling under way in several areas. No untoward incident was reported till afternoon.
NEW YORK (AP) - President Donald Trump has endorsed U.S. Rep. Dan Donovan in his Republican primary with former New York congressman Michael Grimm.
In a tweet Wednesday night, the Republican president said the former prosecutor is strong on borders and crime, loves the military and veterans and voted for tax cuts.
Donovan had won the seat, which comprises Staten Island and a portion of southern Brooklyn, after Grimm’s resignation in 2015.
Grimm responded to the endorsement by tweeting that Donovan has failed to pass even one substantive bill into law and has “voted against Trump every time it mattered, from failing to repeal Obamacare to banning sanctuary cities.”
Grimm was initially elected in 2010. The former FBI agent served eight months in prison on tax evasion. He says the prosecution was politically driven.
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We love laptops. Especially the modern lightweight ones with long battery life, HD displays and clever hinges so they can be used as a tablet or a tent for small rodents.
As a frequent traveler who reluctantly used a MacBook Air for years because of the lack of equivalent PC hardware, I’m delighted to see Microsoft’s Surface initiative forcing PC manufacturers to up their game. HP, Lenovo, Dell and Microsoft all make devices which (in my opinion) surpass the best of Apple’s offerings. Most of them now have super-fast SSD storage, and enough of it to store all our work files and maybe even a movie or two to watch on the plane.
But wait, what new horror is this? I can’t take my beloved computer on the plane any longer!?? What am I going to do?
The problem is, that, while we love our laptops, there are several risks with using them as the isolated center of our computing world.
Read the entire article here, The Laptop Ban and Why Separating User Persona from Your Device Matters
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The State’s Attorney of Grundy County has confirmed to WJOL News that he is preparing to announce a run for statewide office. Jason Helland will soon be announcing that he is running for Secretary of State in 2018. He will be running against Jesse White, who has served as Secretary of State since 1999. Helland has been the Grundy County State’s Attorney since 2012.
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Zippo lighters great for fidgeting as well as lighting things on fire, and this simple chrome model is down to its lowest price of the year.
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WASHINGTON, Oct 6 (Reuters) - The U.S. military said on Friday that a fourth soldier was killed during an attack on Wednesday in Niger, raising the death toll from an incident that has thrown a spotlight on the U.S. counter-terrorism mission in the West African nation.
Reuters had learned previously that one U.S. soldier was missing after Wednesday's operation. It withheld publication of this information at the request of the Pentagon, which maintained that its rescue and recovery effort would be jeopardized. (Reporting by Phil Stewart; Editing by Sandra Maler)
Like much of the world, 2016 has been a struggle for sub-Saharan Africa. The region recorded its slowest overall growth in more than two decades, as low commodity prices and political uncertainty elsewhere put the brakes on economic progress. Civil conflicts have continued raging in countries including South Sudan and the Central African Republic, while extremist…
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Who will the Tampa Bay Lightning draft this summer? "This would be a great time for the scouting department to hit the bullseye on a defenseman. Miro Heiskanen could be that prospect."
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Natixis technical analysis note sees scope for a minor pull back in the Treasury note futures in the next few days, but says the support at 124.02 (daily parabolic) is likely to hold.
Key points
ST to MT view - Given that the daily stochastic has turned bearish, we cannot rule out some pullback in the next few days to 124 16-124 18 (daily Bollinger moving average) and to a major support at 124 02 (daily parabolic). This last support is likely to hold, as daily volatility is weak, paving the way for new rebounds towards 125.13-125.15 (upper band of daily Bollinger).
There will need to be a clean breakout above these last levels to open the way for a lasting rebound towards 126 (weekly Bollinger moving average) before 126.14 (Fibonacci projection).
Supports are located around 124 16-124 18, at 124 09, at 124-124.02, at 123.22, at 123.07 and at 122.16.
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Pakistani parliament calls for blasphemy laws reform after student’s lynching
The lawmakers condemned the lynching of the student, terming it “clod-blooded murder”.
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Image copyright Google Image caption Seyed Khan was found dead at Ilford Cemetery at about 12:00 on Thursday, 1 February
A man who had been missing for a week before his body was found in a cemetery died of "extensive head injuries", police have said.
Seyed Khan's body was discovered at Ilford Cemetery on Thursday.
The 49-year-old had last been seen at his home address in Thamesmead on 24 January, when he left to go to work at A-Z Carpets in Ilford. His car was found in High Road.
Detectives have arrested a 30-year-old man on suspicion of murder.
Det Insp Domenica Catino, from the Metropolitan Police, said Mr Khan made a phone call at 18:55 GMT on the evening he went missing and was not seen afterwards.
"While we have made an arrest, we would encourage anyone with information about this incident to contact us immediately."
A post-mortem examination was carried out on Friday.
Houston Astros relief pitcher Ken Giles pitches during the ninth inning of an MLB game at Minute Maid Park, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016 in Houston.
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Singapore Airlines (SIA) has revealed new details of its planned nonstop flight to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), which will be the world’s longest route. The flight from Singapore to EWR will begin Oct. 11 with three services per week, using the first of the carrier’s Airbus A350-900ULRs. The route will switch to daily Oct. 18 after the second of the -900ULRs is delivered. The airline said these flights will be about 9,000 nautical miles with a flight time of up to ...
Dec 12 (Reuters) - New Zealand’s Fisher & Paykel Healthcare filed a lawsuit in Australia on Tuesday against Resmed Inc alleging the medical device manufacturer’s respiratory treatment products violate four Fisher & Paykel patents.
Fisher & Paykel and California-based Resmed are engaged in patent disputes in several countries over medical devices used to treat respiratory conditions.
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At least five people died in an auto accident in Lagos on Monday evening.
PREMIUM TIMES gathered that the incident occurred at about 6.44 p.m. when a vehicle caught fire at stadium bridge, around Barracks area of the state.
A commercial Volkswagen bus (danfo) with registration number AND 996 XC caught fire as it descended the bridge.
The Lagos emergency agency said five persons, including a child, three women and a man, were burnt beyond recognition and were recovered from the bus.
LASEMA, however, said five other people were also rescued and rushed to the hospital with severe burns
Two people had earlier on Monday died in another Lagos accident.
Jewish groups in Britain said on Tuesday a meeting with Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn over his handling of an ongoing anti-Semitism row within his party "was a disappointing missed opportunity", AFP reports.
The Board of Deputies of British Jews and the Jewish Leadership Council (JLC) issued the rebuke after two hours of talks with Corbyn, who has been dogged for weeks by allegations that Labour has a growing anti-Semitism problem under his leadership.
When it comes to picking out your back-to-work outfit the day you return from maternity leave, you know what they say: you just can’t beat a catsuit. I mean, who among us wouldn’t want to cram our postpartum bodies, complete with mum-tum and possibly still-lactating bosoms, into a skin-tight, black all-in-one? I know I’d have jumped at the chance - in the unlikely event that I was both an international tennis star and having an out-of-body experience.
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File: A minstrel parade is expected to go ahead in Cape Town on Monday. Photo: EPA / Nic Bothma
CAPE TOWN - A minstrel parade is expected to go ahead in Cape Town on Monday.
That’s despite a boycott by the biggest minstrel association.
The Cape Town Minstrel Carnival Association has withdrawn from Die Tweede Nuwe Jaar event.
IN PICTURES: Colour and sparkle at the 2016 Cape Minstrel Carnival
Its three dozen troupes won’t take to the streets after the association became embroiled in legal battles with the city.
Authorities denied them an events permit over compliance issues.
But they now plan to host their own event at a local stadium.
Monday's parade is hosted by the Kaapse Klopse Karnaval Association.
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BOSTON (AP) - Activists from across New England are meeting in Boston this weekend to learn better ways to protect the environment.
People attending the Mass Green Summit on Saturday will reflect on the lessons of the past year, share stories, and learn about new resources and best practices, both for passing new regulations and for implementing those already adopted.
The summit at Emerson College features expert briefings on passing local laws to reduce plastic bags, polystyrene, bottled water, and pesticides.
There will also be a panel on the Fair Share Amendment that proposes to raise income taxes on wealthy Massachusetts residents, and workshops on effective advocacy through campaign planning, lobbying, and messaging.
Boston city councilors Ayanna Pressley and Michelle Wu as well as state Sen. James Eldridge are scheduled to speak.
In this March 8, 2017, file photo, some of the Trump trademarks approved by the Chinese government are displayed on the trademark office's website in Beijing, China. Beijing has reversed itself on 9 Trump trademarks, granting preliminary approval for marks covering salon services and socks, among other things, that it initially rejected.
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H&R Block Inc. led the S&P 500 in a jittery day for markets after posting a glowing quarterly performance. The tax preparation firm earned an adjusted $3.76 a share over its fourth quarter, higher than $3.13 a share in the same quarter a year earlier.
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ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — African leaders this week came close to demanding that President Donald Trump publicly apologize for his vulgar remark about the continent "that defies all forms of diplomatic etiquette," according to a draft declaration obtained by The Associated Press.
The draft declaration, created during an African Union summit, says heads of state and government are "deeply appalled" by Trump's reported comparison of African countries to a dirty toilet.
It warns that the strategic partnership between Africa and the U.S. is at risk because of Trump's "racist and xenophobic behavior."
The African leaders appear to have changed their mind on the draft declaration because of a Trump letter to them pledging his "deep respect" and saying Secretary of State Rex Tillerson would make an "extended visit" to the continent in March.
If your video card tendencies lean toward Team Red, and you're excited about new hack'n'slash game For Honor, the latest Radeon Software Crimson ReLive Edition 17.2.1 driver is going to get you excited.
The new drivers dropped yesterday alongside the release of Ubisoft's latest game, and AMD's promising up to a four per cent performance boost on RC 480 series video cards with the drivers installed.
If you prefer longer-ranged mayhem, the drivers also offer a five per cent boost on the same hardware in Sniper Elite 4.
The drivers also include DX11 multi-GPU profiles for both games, and fix a range of other issues. You can get the new drivers here.
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- A family is out of their home after a fire broke out on Saturday.
The fire happened on NW Bayshore Boulevard near SW Prima Vista Boulevard in Port St. Lucie.
Firefighters say the blaze started in the attic.
Two women and two dogs were able to escape safely.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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A Montgomery County, KS man has died after a crash in Coffeyville.
According to police, the crash happened at 11th and Buckeye streets on Saturday evening (March 17). Authorities say 50-year-old Richard Moore was driving west on a motorcycle when he hit a pickup truck driven by a 16-year-old who was traveling north on Buckeye. Police say Moore was not wearing a helmet. Moore was taken to the Coffeyville Regional Medical Center and then life flighted to Mercy Hospital in Joplin where he later died.
The driver and passenger of the pickup truck were not injured.
The case has been sent to the County Attorney's office for review.
A dome-shaped igloo with simulated Northern Lights flickering on the walls and temperatures between 18A C to 20A C is one of Huone's meeting rooms available for rent. SINGAPORE: A dome-shaped room modelled after an igloo with simulated Northern Lights flickering on the walls and temperatures between 18A C to 20A C may not quite fit the image of what many have of a meeting room.
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MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has asked Congress to extend by one year the martial law he declared in the south to ensure the “total eradication” of pro-Islamic State group extremists.
Duterte warned that extremists continue to plot public uprisings aimed at establishing a caliphate in Southeast Asia despite a failed but disastrous attempt to set up one in the southern Philippines.
Duterte said in a letter to the Senate and the House of Representatives that extending his martial law declaration in the south through the end of 2018 would allow government forces to press offensives against other armed groups, including the brutal Abu Sayyaf group and communist guerrillas, who have intensified their attacks.
A copy of the president’s letter was made available to reporters Monday.
The stubborn persistence of domestic abuse in Scotland should shame us all and spur our politicians to take action. In describing new figures showing there are some 160 cases of such human misery every single day of the year as “unacceptable”, Justice Secretary Michael Matheson was in a sense casting judgement on his own performance, but thankfully also suggested he will at least try to do something about it.
The Conservatives have a point when they warn that plans to abolish prison sentences of under 12 months could exacerbate the problem. This would remove the main deterrent for domestic abuse, which can often result in less than a year behind bars.
And victims would also lose a valuable period during which they need not fear their abusers’ attentions and can attempt to build a new life in peace. The SNP may wish to consider making an exception for domestic violence to enable culprits to be jailed or perhaps increasing sentences.
Public awareness campaigns appear to have made little difference.
Pair’s Outlook
The yellow metal began the week near the 1,230 level, where it traded rather flat during the early hours of Monday’s trading session. The bullion began the week below the newly calculated weekly PP, which is located at 1,232.24. It is most likely that the commodity price will continue to decline by the end of the day, as the closest support level is located at 1,219.77, where the weekly S1 is located at. In addition, the weekly S1 is supported by the 38.20% Fibo at 1,219.20 level. After encountering this support level, the bullion is likely going to rebound and begin to regain strength.
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NASCAR superstar Dale Earnhardt Jr. wed longtime girlfriend Amy Reimann in a ceremony at Childress Vineyards in Lexington, North Carolina, According to ESPN.com's Bob Pockrass , Childress Vineyards is owned by NASCAR team owner Richard Childress, who was the car owner for Junior's father, Dale Earnhardt, for many years. @dalejr and I are beginning 2017 as Mr. & Mrs.! Thank you for loving me and making me your wife.
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BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — A jury has ruled against a woman who sued the University of Vermont claiming gender discrimination.
Cynthia Ruescher, a former computer specialist, contended in her 2014 lawsuit that managers retaliated following her complaints about wages and treatment.
A judge previously dismissed her complaints about equal pay in 2017, but the gender discrimination charge went to trial last week.
The Burlington Free Press reports a jury decided in favor of the university Friday. The judge dismissed all remaining counts in the case Monday.
Ruescher has been order to pay the university for the cost of the lawsuit. The university says it is preparing a bill. Ruescher’s lawyer has not responded to requests for comment.
Smoke from the house fire on McClure Street covered several blocks. (CHEK News )
Victoria fire crews battled a noon-hour fire in a large character home Monday.
Three trucks and 17 firefighters responded to the blaze that was called in at 11:50.
Smoke from the building on McClure Street in the Fairfield neighbourhood blanketed neighbouring blocks.
There were no reports of injuries.
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Columbia City Council Agenda - Thu 15 Jun 2017 Click on headline for complete agenda The Columbia City Council will meet in Special Called Meeting, on Thu 15 Jun 2016, at 6pmCT, in City Hall, 116 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY with the following agenda: Roll Call An ordinance adopting the City of Columbia, Kentucky annual budget for the Fiscal Year through , by estimating revenues and resources and appropriating funds for for the operation of City Government 2nd Item; Motion to appoint Bryan Caldwell to the PVA Appeals Board. Term to run from June 2017, until Jun 2020.
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We're back with all the latest transfer news from the Premiership and beyond.
Our top clubs are all looking for that last piece of the jigsaw that'll make the difference this season - while others are wishing the window would hurry up and close to end interest in their top players.
We know what Celtic fans want - they are praying a deal can be struck deal to bring loan star Patrick Roberts back to the club, but that looks unlikely before tomorrow's match against Astana.
Aberdeen boss Derek McInnes has added seven new players. And at Rangers Pedro Caixinha has brought in nine new faces, but could yet add another one or two with Hearts ' Jamie Walker still foremost in his mind.
What will today bring? Whatever happens, we'll be following it every step of the way, bringing you all the done deals, latest news and rumours in Scotland's number one transfer blog.
Djokovic advances at Qatar Open after slow start
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DOHA, Qatar -- Defending champion Novak Djokovic had a slow start to his first match of 2017 before prevailing 7-6 (1), 6-3 over Jan-Lennard Struff in the first round of the Qatar Open on Monday.
Second-seeded Djokovic trailed 4-0 in the opener before recovering to 5-5 and finally finding his form in the tiebreaker, where his 63rd-ranked German opponent won only one point.
The second-ranked Serb broke serve in the first and last games of the second set to close out the match.
Djokovic next plays either Horacio Zeballos or Florian Mayer in the second round.
Top-seeded Andy Murray plays 69th-ranked Jeremy Chardy of France in his opener on Tuesday.
Murray, who took the top ranking from Djokovic at the end of last year, was in action on Monday with Mariusz Fyrstenberg in the doubles. The pair lost to David Marrero and Nenad Zimonjic 6-2, 6-4.
Japanese Ambassador to Nigeria Sadanobu Kusaoke in this interview gave a detailed assessment of the Nigeria-Japan relations and noted that in spite of the many inroads made, the potential is not yet fully utilized KEEPING in view the history of Nigeria-Japan relations which was established in 1960, could you shed some light on the present bilateral relationship between Nigeria and Japan? Japan and Nigeria established diplomatic relations in 1960. Our embassy in Lagos at the time became operational that same year.
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TORONTO, June 14 (Reuters) - The United Nations aviation agency said on Wednesday it was reviewing a request from Qatar to intervene after its Gulf neighbours closed airspace to nation amid the worst diplomatic row in the region in years.
The International Civil Aviation Organization said would host talks of ministers and senior officials from Qatar, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Egypt at its Montreal headquarters on Thursday to help find a "consensus-based solution" that addressed "current regional concerns".
(Reporting by Amran Abocar; Editing by Denny Thomas)
Melinda Morris Zanoni of Legacy Talent & Entertainment, manager to WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair, took to social media and asked for prayers for The Nature Boy on Sunday night after he was hospitalized earlier in the weekend.
ESPN 30 For 30 director Rory Karpf also took to Twitter and asked for prayers for Flair. Pro Wrestling Sheet reported that the 68 year old Flair was admitted into intensive care on Saturday morning for heart-related issues. Flair’s manager confirmed that he was admitted to the hospital but said there was no reason to panic.
We’ll keep you updated when more information becomes available but you can see the social media posts on Flair’s status below:
Are u a Fan/Friend of Ric Flair?If so, we need prayers & positive energy 4 our Living Legend as he is dealing w/some tough medical issues🙏🏻 — MelindaMorrisZanoni (@LegacyTalentCEO) August 14, 2017
Please pray for my friend Ric Flair and keep him in your thoughts — Rory Karpf (@RoryKarpf) August 14, 2017
The Iowa State Patrol said 31-year-old Matthew Davis of Castana was driving north on L20 near Rodney in Monona County and lost control Saturday night.
Davis entered the ditch and the vehicle rolled. The patrol said Davis was ejected and died. A passing vehicle found the crash.
There were no passengers in the vehicle and Davis wasn't wearing his seat belt.
The crash is under investigation.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Spirit AeroSystems Holdings Inc:
* INCREASES SHARE REPURCHASE AUTHORIZATION UP TO $1 BILLION
* QTRLY REVENUE OF $1.7 BILLION, UP 9% Y/Y
* QTRLY EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) OF $1.07; ADJUSTED EPS OF $1.32
* Q4 EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW $1.21, REVENUE VIEW $1.65 BILLION -- THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S
* SEES 2018 REVENUE OF $7.1 - $7.2 BILLION
* SEES 2018 EPS OF $6.25 - $6.50
* SEES 2018 CASH FROM OPERATIONS OF $850 - $950 MILLION
* FY2018 EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW $5.85, REVENUE VIEW $7.13 BILLION -- THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S
* SPIRIT AEROSYSTEMS - BACKLOG AT END OF Q4 OF 2017 WAS APPROXIMATELY $47 BILLION
* SPIRIT AEROSYSTEMS - INTEND TO REINVEST SUBSTANTIALLY ALL SAVINGS FROM TAX REFORM INTO “HIGH-RETURN” CAPITAL EXPENDITURES, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
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The Paragon Cinema showed the recently released film Wind River on two of its three screens in a special premiere this past Saturday for Tunica-Biloxi Tribe members and invited guests. The film, produced in part by the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe’s Acacia Filmed Entertainment, will be shown at the theater beginning this Friday (Aug. 18). Cast members Gil Birmingham, Julia Jones and Martin Sensmeier attended the event.
Director/writer Taylor Sheridan won best director honors at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival. The film was also honored at the Sundance Film Festival.
It is Acacia’s first film to be released. A second film, LBJ, starring Woody Harrelson and directed by Rob Reiner, is set for release this November. A third film project, Shock and Awe, also directed by Reiner and starring Harrelson and other noted stars, is in production.
More on the local premiere will be included in this Sunday's Avoyelles Journal.
A man has been charged with murdering an 18-year-old in a Good Friday stabbing.
Nathan Towsey, 20, was charged with the killing of Matthew Rothery on Monday evening, after being arrested the previous day.
Mr Rothery, whose family released a photograph of the young man at the weekend, was found stabbed at a property in Woodborough Road, Nottingham, just before 1am on Friday.
He was taken to the city's Queens Medical Centre but was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
Nottinghamshire Police said they believed the attack was an isolated incident and the parties involved were known to each other.
Towsey, of Braunton Crescent, has also been charged with possession of an offensive weapon and is due to appear at Nottingham Magistrates' Court later.
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As St Helens and Castleford prepare to open their season’s tonight at the Totally Wicked Stadium. TotalRL looks back at the last time Castleford were successful on St Helens soil in a league match.
To find out, you have to delve into the archive and into the 1990/91 season and the 21st October 1990.
Led by captain John Joyner and hat-trick hero Graham Steadman, Castleford beat St Helens 16-29 in front of 6,978 people at Knowsley Road.
Saints: 1 Phil Veivers, 2 Tony Kay, 3 Tea Ropati, 4 Mark Bailey, 5 Brimah Kebbie, 6 Shane Cooper, 7 Sean Devine, 8 Paul Forber, 9 Paul Groves, 10 Kevin Ward, 11 George Mann, 12 Roy Haggerty, 13 Bernard Dwyer; Subs: 14 Darren O’Brien, 15 Andy Bateman
Tries: Mann, Kebbie, Cooper
Goals: Devine (2)
Here’s a look at the Castleford side that triumphed on that day: Three tries were scored by Graham Steadman and one for David Plange. Steadman kicked five goals, Crooks one and Steadman landed a drop-goal
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Typhoon Prapiroon reached the East Sea via the Korea Strait on Wednesday, with heavy rains and strong winds forecast on South Korea’s Dokdo and Ulleung islands and in other east coast areas.
As of 7 a.m. Wednesday, the season's seventh typhoon was passing waters 160 kilometers southeast of Pohang City and expected to pass waters near the Dokdo islets on Wednesday morning.
Typhoon advisories and watches are in place for the East Sea as well as the southern waters.
The Korea Meteorological Administration(KMA) forecast heavy rain in the coastal areas of North Gyeongsang and Gangwon provinces and strong winds in the east coast areas on Wednesday morning.
Expected precipitation stands at five to 30 millimeters on Dokdo and Ulleung islands and ten to 50 millimeters in Gangwon Province, the inland areas of Jeolla, Chungcheong and South Gyeongsang provinces and the capital region including Seoul.
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ISLAMABAD : Recalling the successful experience of past by-elections, Prime Minister Justice (R) Nasir-ul-Mulk on Wednesday expressed the hope that the assistance of army personnel would complement efforts to ensure smooth and peaceful conducting of the General Elections 2018.
Prime Minister Justice (R) Nasir-ul-Mulk stated during a briefing about the mandate and working of Ministry of Defence at Prime Minister’s Office.
Minister for Defence Lt. Gen (R) Naeem Khalid Lodhi, Secretary to the Prime Minister Mr. Suhail Aamir, Secretary Defence Lt. Gen (R) Zamir-ul-Hasan Shah and senior government officials were present during the briefing.
Secretary Defence Lt. Gen (R) Zamir-ul-Hasan Shah gave a detailed briefing on working of the Ministry.
The Secretary also briefed the Prime Minister about deployment of the army personnel during forthcoming General Elections 2018. The Prime Minister appreciated the important role of the Ministry towards defence of the country
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If you shop at Waitrose in Cheltenham, you would have noticed a lot of building work is going on nearby.
Huge earth-moving machinery have been in place and a former car park has been dug up as part of a major construction project in Jessop Avenue.
It is all to do with laying the foundations for a major new £12m office development called Honeybourne Place that will be part of Cheltenham’s Business Quarter when it is completed in early 2019.
A massive piledriver is dominating the skyline there and shoppers picking up their lunchtime sandwiches and morning coffees have been stopping to watch the construction work.
It will be the first new build office space in the town for years, and will provide more than 64,000 sq ft of Grade A office space.
And it's going to look like this.
The site is next to Festival House and opposite Waitrose.
A groundbreaking ceremony is taking place today.
Ted Raymond, Newstalk 580 CFRA
Ottawa Police confirm they are investigating reports of shots being fired at a home in the south end.
Police say a call came in late Tuesday night from Des Mesanges Drive.
One of the residents told CTV Ottawa by phone that seven shots were fired.
Ottawa Police say the investigation led to the 2500 block of Bank Street, just east of Albion, where several shell casings were found.
No one has been reported hurt.
No arrests have been made.
Police in northeastern Attica on Monday arrested three suspected members of a racket believed to have been breaking into ATMs in buildings accommodating public services.
Officers detained two Georgians, both aged 27, and a 37-year-old Albanian man in raids in the Athens neighborhood of Patissia and in Elefsina, western Attica.
In their last raid, the alleged perpetrators used a saw to break open an ATM inside the building housing the Eastern Attica Regional Authority.
During their getaway, they were spotted by police officers who had been on duty in the area and gave chase until they managed to corner the robbers in Aspropyrgos.
A prosecutor ordered them to face an investigating magistrate.
Pilerne: Housing Board minister and Saligao MLA Jayesh Salgaonkar has said that the sewerage project report prepared by the Sewerage & Infrastructural Development Corporation of Goa Ltd for Saligao constituency, has been submitted to the finance department for approval at an estimated cost of around Rs 140 crore.He was speaking to reporters after launching the sewerage work at Ramnagar-Betim in the presence of Reis Magos sarpanch Shailendra Parulekar and panchayat members. “After completion of sewerage work in PDA colony till Bela Vista, the work in other parts of Saligao constituency will be taken up,” Salgaonkar said.”As soon as it is approved, sewerage work in Saligao constituency will commence,” said Salgaonkar. “The sewerage work of laying a 300m-long sewerage pipeline from Darga Masjid to Patel Estate, which has just commenced at Ramnagar, and comes under the sewerage project of Porvorim constituency will cost Rs 1 crore,” he said. [TOI]
HYOGO (TR) – Hyogo Prefectural Police have arrested a 46-year-old woman who is suspected of exposing herself while intoxicated in Kobe on Wednesday, reports the Sankei Shimbun (Feb. 1).
At around 8:50 p.m., the woman, a part-time employee living in Nada Ward, allegedly revealed her lower body on a street in the Bentencho area of Chuo Ward while in the company of a man in his 50s.
The woman, who was accused of indecent exposure, denies the allegations. “I don’t recall the incident,” the suspect was quoted by the Ikuta Police Station.
According to police, the suspect had been drinking prior to the incident, which was reported by a male passerby.
At the time, the woman was wearing a tight-fitting skirt but no underwear. She also did not have underwear in her possession, including inside her handbag, police said.
NBC News: “A largely unspoken truth about the race to be the Democratic National Committee’s next chairman is that the major candidates agree on almost all the issues -at least the ones relevant to the job they’re pursuing… They want to reinstate a 50-state strategy, focus more on organizing, establish greater transparency at the DNC and heal the wounds from the 2016 Democratic presidential primaries. Another truth: Many of the 447 DNC members who get to cast a vote for chairman later this month will be pleased if any of the frontrunners, especially Rep. Keith Ellison (D-Minn.) or former Labor Secretary Tom Perez, ends up winning.”
“Instead, most of the tension in the race is coming from Democrats and progressives outside the candidate field and DNC party membership, who view the contest as another proxy fight between Bernie Sanders and the so-called Democratic establishment, including Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama.”
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Hancock inked a minor-league deal with the Cubs.
Hancock finished the season at Triple-A Iowa, posting a 4.50 ERA across 22 innings. He's transitioned from a starter to a reliever within the last year, and it finally looks like he's beginning to adjust. The 26-year-old will likely stay in the same role next season, and will need to limit the walks if he hopes to set foot in the major leagues anytime soon.
A few years ago, visitors to the Finger Lakes would have had a hard time finding rose -- in particular dry rose -- in the region's winery tasting rooms. It was actually easier at that point to find the Finger Lakes's limited production of dry rose in New York City restaurants and stores, where consumer demand for the crisp, fruity and pink wine was stronger.
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Arvidsson scored a goal and added a power-play assist in a 4-3 losing effort in Boston on Thursday.
Arvidsson beat Boston's Tuukka Rask with time winding down in the first period to notch Nashville's first goal of the season. The 24-year-old was all over the ice, getting four shots on goal and three blocked shots along with his two-point performance. After a 61-point breakout campaign, Arvidsson wasted no time living up to his newly signed seven-year contract.
Five reasons to love the Genesis G90 luxury sedan There's a new player on the global luxury scene making a very good sedan Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2iTcVli The wheelbase of the 2017 Genesis G90 was stretched more than four inches over the Hyundai Equus, the last luxury full-size model from the brand. There's a new player on the global luxury scene, wearing a somewhat familiar face and brandishing a decidedly familiar name.
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WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court is keeping in place a revised map of Pennsylvania's congressional districts, turning down a request from Republican leaders in the state Legislature.
The court's order Monday declining to put on hold the revised map comes as incumbents and potential challengers are circulating petitions to get on the May primary ballot.
The court is declining to halt a series of decisions by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court that threw out a 2011 Republican-crafted map and established a new map of the state's 18 districts.
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Americans spent more than $62 billion on their pets in 2016, according to the American Pet Products Association.
It's no wonder that the tech industry is trying to cash in on that.
They want to make your pet as connected as you are.
In tonight's Healthy Living, we'll show you some of the newest technology for your pet.
Soon to be on the market, Felcana will go a little further in tracking your pet's activity.
Touted as a health monitoring device, it will log how much your pet eats and drinks and detect any changes in their behavior, such as anxiety or fatigue which can be signs of illness.
The price has not been set yet.
First the Biebs, and now Miley Cyrus. The singer was set to receive the night’s highest honor, “The Ultimate Choice Award,” but backed out from appearing at the very last-minute, due to a scheduling conflict.
And when we say last-minute, we mean the absolute last-minute. The Teen Choice Awards’ official Twitter account tweeted that Miley was supposedly in the arena, and was prepping for the night’s festivities.
.@MileyCyrus is in the HOUSE! We will see you at 8PM EST TONIGHT for #TeenChoice! pic.twitter.com/nDzscE5wj3 — Teen Choice Awards (@TeenChoiceFOX) August 13, 2017
Rumor has it that Cyrus and actor Chris Pratt were set to host separation the event, and Pratt actually was absent the first thirty minutes of the show, before appearing to accept his award for Choice Sci-Fi Movie Actor. We think he has a better excuse though. It was his first public appearance since announcing his from his wife, Anna Farris.
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Blink 182 is launching their first-ever Las Vegas residency “Kings of the Weekend” at the city’s newly renovated Pearl Concert Theater and if you listen to X107.5 this week you can win tickets to be there. Show Dates for their residency are currently scheduled for May 26 & 27; June: 8, 9, 15, 16, 23, 34; October: 26, 27 and November: 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17. This concert will feature their 25-year history of hit songs and stories from the band. The band is busy creatively putting together a musical adventure for the Vegas residency. So don’t let “All the Small Things” get in the way this week of you listening to X107.5 to win tickets to see Blink 182 in their first-ever Las Vegas residency at the Pearl inside the Palms. For more information on these shows click here.
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Howard James Jr., 60, Champion, pleaded guilty Wednesday in Jefferson County Court to two drug-related charges, third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and third-degree attempted sale of a controlled substance, in separate incidents. Mr. James admitted that he possessed cocaine with the intent to sell it in March, and that he attempted to share the drug with another person last August.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve's latest survey of business conditions found manufacturing activity accelerating in many parts of the country in late April and early May, even as some businesses expressed concern about uncertainty cause by rising trade tensions.
The Fed said Wednesday that its survey described the economy as expanding at a moderate pace with more than half of the central bank's 12 regions reporting a pickup in industrial activity and a third of those districts describing manufacturing conditions as "strong."
The survey was taken after the Trump administration announced plans to institute tariffs of 25 percent on steel imports and 10 percent on aluminum, actions designed to boost domestic producers.
It will inform discussions when the central bank meets next month, when it is expected to raise rates.
Al Qaeda have released a manual on how to derail trains
The instructions, to be published in the next issue of Inspire, advise individuals to attack railroads in Western countries "using easily accessible materials”.
Followers can directly target the train from “either inside or from outside” or target “the rail itself so as to derail the train”.
Or supporters of the terror group can target train stations, which “are always crowded and cause major interruption towards the transportation system".
The magazine's 17th issue is headlined 'Train Derail Operations' and spells out ways to create disasters on the railways - a transportation system that lacks the heightened security levels of airline travel.
Fazoli’s Italian restaurant, at 1875 Meriden Waterbury Tpk., will be offering a free meet and greet with Santa on Saturday Dec. 15. From 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., the restaurant will offer a break from holiday shopping with a visit from Santa and up to three kids’ meals for 99 cents with the purchase of an adult entree.
“We are very excited to be a part of the Southington community and offer this event,” store manager Nicole Logins said in a chamber of commerce press release. “Come down and join us for some holiday fun and enjoy a family meal at a great price.”
In addition, the restaurant will be accepting donations of winter outerwear to be donated to Southington Community Services.
Fazoli’s offers over 25 classic, fast and fresh Italian dishes. This is the first Fazoli’s location in New England. The restaurant opened last month.
March 19 (Reuters) - Beadell Resources Ltd:
* REACHED AGREEMENT WITH GOLDEN HARP RESOURCES INC TO MERGE COMPANIES VIA AN AUSTRALIAN SCHEME OF ARRANGEMENT TRANSACTION
* NEW MERGED ENTITY WILL APPLY TO BE LISTED ON AUSTRALIAN SECURITIES EXCHANGE AS WELL AS RETAIN ITS LISTING ON TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE​
* ‍GOLDEN HARP WILL UNDERTAKE A PRIVATE PLACEMENT OF COMMON SHARES TO RAISE ABOUT C$4 MILLION​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The Ogun Sector Commander of the corps, Mr Clement Oladele, who confirmed the accident to the News Agency of Nigeria in Ota, said that the crash occurred at Oju-Ore in Ota, at about 6.20am.
Oladele said that a truck, a motorcycle and four persons were involved in the accident that claimed the life of one person, while another sustained injuries.
The FRSC boss said that the driver of the truck, which was speeding and headed towards Sango-Ota, rammed into an oncoming motorcycle, as he tried to avoid potholes.
“The corpse of the victim has been deposited at the mortuary of the General Hospital, Ota, while the survivor is receiving treatment at the same hospital,’’ he said.
Oladele said that officials of the FRSC, the Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps (TRACE) and other traffic agencies, had been deployed in the scene of the accident to ensure a free flow of traffic.
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Jerica Starkweather, left, and Randall Lorenz met for the first time in January in Eagle. Because of similarities in their DNA, the two think they are related. Darin Oswald doswald@idahostatesman.com
Crawley Town player Lewis Young has signed a new contract which will run until the end of the 2019-20 season.
Head coach Harry Kewell said: “We’re delighted that Youngy is on board for the next two seasons. He’s a great professional and very popular with our fans.
“I like to think he improved last season. We got him to play a slightly different role which he adapted really well to and, of course, he’s now a goalscorer as well!
“Hopefully with his experience he can help us push on next season and beyond and I’m pleased he is going to be part of what we’re trying to achieve.”
The defender/wing-back, who is aged 28, is one of the longest-serving members of the squad, having joined Reds in 2015.
He has since played 173 league and cup games for the club, scoring three goals.
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April 10 Syngenta Ag
* Says acquisition of Syngenta by ChemChina approved by Mexican competition authority
* Says represents a further step towards the closing of the transaction, which is expected to take place in the second quarter of 2017 Source text for Eikon: [here ] Further company coverage: (Reporting By Zurich newsroom)
Metrotvnews.com, Jakarta: Authorities have begun to deploy around 60 thousand officers to secure around 13 thousand polling stations ahead of the Jakarta gubernatorial election runoff.
"The capital will be safe," the National Armed Forces (TNI) commander General Gatot Nurmantyo said on Tuesday.
The runoff will be held on Wednesday. It will be competed by Basuki Tjahaja Purnama and Anies Rasyid Baswedan.
The polling stations will be opened from 07.00-13.00 West Indonesia Time. They will be guarded by military, police and Satpol PP officers.
"The event will be peaceful," he stated.
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If you are a new parent or about to welcome your first child I am sure you have heard from veteran parents that sleep is a thing of the past. That they can’t remember the last time they got a good night’s sleep.
So how much sleep do you really lose? ther eis a new calculator that can let you know just how much sleep you have lost. Some parents I am sure don’t wanna know the exact number but for the parents that have survived those younger years and sleepless nights, may be fun to look back and see how far you have come 🙂
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A Samsung representative confirmed today via Twitter that the company has blocked the ability for users to remap the Bixby hardware button on the Galaxy S8. For soon-to-be Galaxy S8 owners, the news will come as a disappointment, especially since the Bixby voice assistant in English has been delayed and will not be fully functional when units starting shipping later this week. ZDNet reports:
(WTNH) — The UConn women’s basketball program produces some of the best players in the world. Last night, many of them sat behind the bench, watching the team they once played for try to reach 100.
For some, like Maya Moore, it was nerve-racking.
Geno Auriemma said at times, he looked into the seats and wanted to put Moore, Breanna Stewart, Sue Bird, Tina Charles– any of them into the game.
It’s a tight-knit group, this UConn family and the alumni couldn’t be more proud.
Check out the video above for much more.
Gov. Mary Fallin on Monday signed a law that would exempt cannabidiol products from Oklahoma's definition of marijuana if they are approved by the Food and Drug Administration. Cannabidiol products, like those seen in this file photo, are related to marijuana but have no psychoactive effects.
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April 6 Co-op
* Ceo says "very supportive" of bank sale process, "hopeful a good bidder will come forward"
* Ceo says need to strike balance between suppporting suppliers and keeping a lid on inflation
* Ceo says tracking inflation in food at 1.5-2 percent at moment, inflation growth has slowed slightly in last few weeks
* Says writedown on co-op bank value not influenced by any discussions with co-op bank
* Ceo says as a minority shareholder expects to "get some value" if the bank is sold
* Ceo says profitability in core business in the next 12 months "will be close to where it is today" Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting By London Bureau)
Verlo Mattress is proud to partner with MPS for a Bedtime Stories event at their Wauwatosa location (11100 W. Burleigh St.) on May 3 from 5-7 p.m.
There will be volunteers, including Kathy Thornton-Bias, the president of Verlo, reading short stories to the school children. Healthy snacks will be provided and good, healthy sleep habits will be discussed. Raffle prizes will also be given out.
During the event, a 5% discount will be offered on purchases and Verlo will match with 5% of each sale to be used to build twin mattresses to donate to MPS.
Laura Galea, CTV London
A 30-year-old Goderich man has been arrested following a robbery in a Seaforth pharmacy.
Monday afternoon, the accused entred Keating's Pharmacy with a knife and demanded drugs. He was arrested a short time later without incident.
The accused has been charged with theft under $5000 and for robbery with a weapon.
He will appear in a Goderich court via video Wednesday.
In his weekly City Hall Update, Quincy Mayor Thomas Koch talks about the city's snow removal efforts, a planned ferry service in Squantum, and the first Winter Fest Celebration on Presidents Day.
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WASHINGTON (WFLA/CNN) — Happy birthday, President Donald Trump!
The President turns 71-years-old today and he may be getting a big birthday card as a gift.
According to CNN, last week, First Lady Melania Trump asked supporters to sign a card for her husband. Signers were asked to make a donation to the Trump “Make America Great Again” committee.
In a letter to supporters, Melania Trump said birthday celebrations always include family and close friends.
Trump shares his birthday, June 14, with Flag Day and the U.S. Army’s 242 birthday. Go America!
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Heat with humid, thundery air with the end of the drought for some of us. Of course there will be summer sunshine again.
Religious leaders from across Massachusetts will meet Monday to discuss the weekend violence in Charlottesville, Virginia. The meeting is being organized by the Massachusetts Council of Churches, which has invited leaders of Christian, Jewish and Muslim faiths. The council's executive director, the Rev. Laura Everett, joined WBUR's Morning Edition to discuss the meeting.
WAUWATOSA -- Brian Kramp spent the morning in Wauwatosa at Ruckus & Glee -- a toy, book, and game store for the young and the young at heart.
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Ruckus & Glee is a toy, book, and game store for the young and young at heart. We are located in Wauwatosa, WI. At Ruckus & Glee, we have lots of toys and games out of their boxes. We believe the best way to learn about a toy is, well, to play with it! Visit us and you’ll have the chance to learn a new game, send a wind-up toy on its way, and build a new marble run. Our toys are chosen for their ability to engage the imagination and their quality. No matter your budget, you will find something play-ful and fun.
Palestinian leader tries to dispel fears after health scare
RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has tried to dispel growing concerns about his health and lack of a successor, saying that political institutions aren't based on just one person and that the country "will always be full of good men."
The 83-year-old Abbas spoke late Tuesday in a televised meeting with leaders of his Fatah movement. He convened the meeting a day after being released from a weeklong stay in a hospital where he was treated for pneumonia.
His hospitalization was the latest in a series of health scares and revived concerns about what will happen once he leaves office. There is no clear path of succession, and Abbas has refused to designate a deputy. Several Fatah leaders consider themselves to be successors, raising the possibility of a chaotic political battle.
The grime star, 24, is up for best album for Gang Signs And Prayer and is also in the running for contemporary song for Don’t Cry For Me, featuring Raleigh Ritchie.
Rapper Dave is also nominated for contemporary song for his politically charged track Question Time, which pays tribute to victims of the Grenfell Tower fire and takes on Theresa May and David Cameron.
Ed Sheeran (Ben Birchall/PA)
Ed Sheeran has two songs, which he co-wrote, in the running for most performed work, Castle On The Hill and Shape Of You.
Headkrack & Da brat were at it again for the “Flow & Go!” They rapped about Quavo and his fight with a jeweler, Ronda Rousey, Floyd Mayweather and much more! Click on the audio player to hear more in this exclusive clip from “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show.”
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The borough of Canonsburg and the local chamber of commerce will hold the first weekly farmers market May 5. Organizers and vendors include, from left, Kim Shoup, Lonnie Flood, Peter Grigoropoulos, Bob Simmons, Jean Simmons, Kim Cecchine, Mayor David Rhome and Ila Stabile.
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Kevin Durant is happy with another Warriors vs Cavs final
Warriors are looking to clinch their third NBA title in four seasons.
Cavs will be eager to make amends for their defeat in the Finals last year to Steve Kerr’s men.
They will be reliant on four-time MVP LeBron James, who has averaged over 34 points per game and has been instrumental in the postseason.
Although the NBA Finals has been dominated by the same fixture, Durant doesn’t see this as a bad thing.
“You get a great set of players on the court,” Durant said when asked for his thoughts about the NBA Finals.
Warplanes have hit a convoy of civilians fleeing along a major Syrian highway, rescuers and a witness said on Saturday.
It took place in an area where Syrian and Iranian-backed troops were pushing, with air cover, towards a rebel-held town in northwestern
Syrian soldiers and Iranian-backed militiamen were now around twelve kilometres from Saraqeb, advancing towards the Damascus-Aleppo highway under cover of heavy Russian air strikes, two opposition sources said.
"We believe two Russian planes struck the convoy of civilians on the highway and left at least seven killed and twelve injured, mostly elderly and children," said Ammar al Adnan, a civil defense worker from Saraqeb.
Kerry Washington looks stunning on the cover of Essence magazine’s Mary 2018 issue.
Here’s what the Scandal star had to share with the mag:
On what playing Olivia Pope taught her: “I feel like whenever I play a character, I feel she comes into my life to teach me something. I’ve never had the privilege of playing a character for this long, but of the many things Olivia Pope has given me is this sense that anything’s possible, that there’s always a way through.”
On Time’s Up: “I have noticed in the last three years or so, we’re just reaching out to each other more. That’s been one of the most powerful parts, for me, of being involved with the Time’s Ups movement. It has changed the ways we operate. It changes what awards shows and parties feel like. We are becoming stronger as communities, as Black women, as larger circles of women of color, larger circles of women in Hollywood, larger circles of just people in Hollywood who give a shit.”
For more from Kerry, visit Essence.com.
MILWAUKEE — A KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft (KC-135) based out of Mitchell Air National Guard Base experienced an in-flight emergency on Wednesday, May 30. It returned to Milwaukee after experiencing what is believed to be a lightning strike.
Officials say the crew safely landed and exited the aircraft that was met by emergency response crews.
The 128 Air Refueling Wing Maintenance Group sent out a tow team to tow the aircraft off the runway so that normal operations at Mitchell International airport could resume.
The runway was closed so the Crash Fire Rescue team could perform response tasks.
An investigation into the cause of the emergency will be initiated.
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Mitchell International Airport temporarily delayed all flights in and out of the airport during this incident. There are two runways that normally handle commercial traffic. But one of them is shut down this summer for construction.
A Rhode Island man has been given until the end of the week to get rid of the unwashed clamshells he used to pave a road that neighbors complained give off a sickening stench. The Tiverton man's neighbors say the smell has been making them ill for about two weeks.
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GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida guard Jalen Hudson, the team's leading scorer last season, will return to school for his senior year.
Coach Mike White says the 22-year-old Hudson delivered the news Tuesday after talking with his family.
Hudson declared for the NBA draft in late March, but didn't hire an agent and left open the possibility of staying in school. Hudson wasn't invited to the NBA Combine and was told he wouldn't get drafted.
The 6-foot-6 Hudson averaged 15.5 points in his first season playing for the Gators. He transferred to Florida in 2016 after two years at Virginia Tech, where he averaged 7.7 points.
Guwahati: Famous Assamese singer Zubeen Garg has been sentenced to three months in jail in an assault case. A fine of five thousand has also been slapped on the singer.The singer, who is considered as a heart-throb among young generation has been held guilty for slapping a minor in 2013 for smoking in public.The victim was a son of an advocate, Arup Borabora.Speaking on the same, his advocate told media that “"This case was filed under three IPC sections- 323, 341 and 506. He has been proved not guilty under section 341. The singer has been sentenced to three months jail and penalty of Rs 5000 under Sections 323 and 506”.“We have accepted the judgment with respect and have planned to appeal before the Higher Court, which is, Sessions Judge Court," Garg's advocate added.
MOSCOW, April 5 Russia's defence ministry said on Wednesday that a poisonous gas contamination in the Syrian town of Khan Sheikhoun was the result of gas leaking from a rebel chemical weapons depot after it was hit by Syrian government air strikes. (Reporting by Maria Kiselyova; Writing by Christian Lowe)
Dec 12 (Reuters) - Forval Corp :
* Says it repurchased 480,000 shares via ToSTNeT-3 on Dec. 12, at totaling 390.2 million yen, as a result of 550,000 shares buy-back plan disclosed on Dec. 11
Source text in Japanese: goo.gl/XTPmn2
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
is hands-down one of the best movies of 2016. It tells a complex and beautiful story that, while fanciful and science fiction-y, is still deeply human and beautiful. The visuals are absolutely incredible, Amy Adams gives one of the greatest performances I’ve seen in a long time, and the film’s ending leaves you awe-struck and wanting to watch it again immediately.is the very best of what the scifi genre can be.
Wild crested ibises are seen in a mountain area of Yaozhou District in Tongchuan, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, Jan. 27, 2018. Crested ibis had been assumed to be extinct before it was rediscovered in the southern foot of the Qinling Mountains in 1981. Thereafter, the southern foot of the Qinling Mountains is believed to be the most livable place for crested ibis. Tongchuan is the first releasing place in northern foot of the Qinling Mountains since 2013. A total of 62 artificially-bred crested ibis were released to the wild here, with 46 more getting born in the wild. (Xinhua/Shi Tonggang)
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God of War preview: Kratos gets older, wiser and dadder Fans of the God of War franchise were split on this dramatic revamp when it was announced, but we've played enough to feel confident about its new direction.
The adult female victim of an eight-vehicle pile-up on Ga. 316 in Gwinnett County on Monday was from Winder.
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Swaraj India President Yogendra Yadav, along with social activists Swami Agnivesh, Dr Sunilam, and Avik Saha of the Jai Kisan Andolan, addressed the media on Tuesday, after being denied permission to visit the Mandsaur district in Madhya Pradesh . The founding member of Swaraj Abhiyan and Jai Kisan Andolan, Yadav, alleged that the government was hiding something as it was not letting political activists visit the area.
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A man is dead following a shooting at G.W. Animal Park in Wynnewood, Friday afternoon.
A man is dead following a shooting at G.W. Animal Park in Wynnewood, Friday afternoon.
According to the Garvin County Undersheriff, officers responded to the shooting around 12:40 p.m. Upon arrival, they located the deceased male.
The medical examiner is on the scene.
Though names are not being released by the police, the man who died is reportedly Joseph Maldonado’s, also known as “Joe Exotic”, husband.
An investigation is underway.
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Syd shows off her sensual side as she spices up the R&B world with her recently released album Fin. Her songs touch upon topics like sex, success and romance.
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Turkish Police Continue Hunt For Gunman In Deadly Nightclub Attack
Turkey has announced eight detentions in connection with Sunday's shootings at an Istanbul nightclub. The Islamic State claimed responsibility for the attack that left 39 dead and 69 wounded. An intensive police search is under way for the gunman, who was not among those picked up Monday.
Following their defeat to Mayo last weekend, the Donegal Hurlers will take on Derry at O’Donnell Park on Sunday.
Mickey McCann, the Donegal hurling manager, spoke with Tom Comack ahead of tomorrow’s clash.
March 31 China Health Group Ltd
* Company and miss hao entered into agreement
* Miss Hao to grant an operation right to co to manage and operate eldercare gardens for a term of 30 years from april 2017 to march 2047 Source text ( bit.ly/2oGUgfi ) Further company coverage: (bangalore.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com)
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Jurors in North Carolina are getting a round-up of testimony in a lawsuit filed by more than 500 neighbors of an industrial-scale swine operation.
The plaintiffs contend that open-air cesspools inflict them with intense, putrid smells that can't be removed from clothing or household fabrics for years.
Lawyers for Virginia-based Smithfield Foods maintain that the smells, traffic and noise don't hurt the neighbors' ability to enjoy their own property.
The jury has heard three weeks of testimony. This is the first of a series of test cases against the low-cost, high-volume methods of hog-production division used by the Chinese-owned company.
Lawyers for the neighbors say alternative methods don't cause such a nuisance, but the company uses open-air cesspools because they're cheap.
SARASOTA – A new survey shows Corporate executives remain optimistic about the Sarasota County economy.
According to the herald tribune, more than 30 percent of the companies surveyed have expanded or are planning to do so, and project adding over 1-thousand jobs in the next three years.
Still, according to the second Business Competitiveness Survey by the Economic Development Corp. of Sarasota County, the overall economy received a slightly lower rating than in the 2015 study, and challenges remain over such issues as the workforce and cost of living.
MOSCOW (AP) — A U.S. senator who is part of a congressional delegation visiting Russia says Moscow could help improve ties by not meddling in the midterm U.S. election in November.
Sen. John Thune, a South Dakota Republican, told The Associated Press on Wednesday that Russia’s “change in behavior” is essential for better relations. Thune says “the best way to demonstrate this as we head into the 2018 election is to show the American people and our Congress and our administration that the Russians have no intention of messing or playing with the American election.”
Thune and other members of the delegation met with Russian officials and lawmakers Tuesday.
Russia-U.S. ties have been bitterly strained by the fighting in Ukraine, the Syrian war and allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 U.S. election.
BOSTON (WHDH) - People across the United States are breaking out everything red, white and blue in celebration of the Fourth of July; however, one state is lacking when it comes to patriotism.
Massachusetts is the least patriotic state in the nation, according to a recent study by Wallethub.
The credit report website compared the states across 13 indicators of patriotism, ranging from adults who voted in the 2016 presidential election to AmeriCorps volunteers per capita.
Virginia came out on top as the most patriotic state, followed by Alaska, Wyoming, South Carolina and Idaho.
Maine ranked highest out of New England, placing in 11th. New Hampshire came in 13th, with Vermont in 19th.
Massachusetts had the third lowest average number of military enlistees, according to WalletHub. The Bay State also had the fourth fewest veterans per capita.
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Global image sensor shipments to top US$15 billion in 2020, says Digitimes Research
Ricky Tu,
Global shipments of CMOS as well as CCD image sensors will exceed US$15 billion in value in 2020, Digitimes Research estimates. The shipment value increased by over 15% on year to US$12.2 billion in 2017.
Industry leader Sony will be aggressively expanding its presence in the automotive segment in 2018, while encountering a slowdown in demand for smartphones, Digitimes Research believes.
Sony's CMOS image sensor (CIS) market share reached as high as 45% in both 2016 and 2017, thanks to its shipments to Apple. Nevertheless, Sony's share of the automotive CIS segment was only 9% in 2017.
Sony with its automotive CIS has cut into the supply chain of Toyota, and will be expanding its client base in the field to include Bosch, Nissan and Hyundai this year.
FILE - In this Oct. 8, 2014, file photo, a Wall Street address is carved in the side of a building in New York. Stocks are opening modestly higher on Wall Street, Friday, Aug. 11, 2017, led by gains in technology companies and banks. Mark Lennihan, File AP Photo
Lewis Country Sheriff Office deputies acquired a search warrant on a residential home in the 100 block of Romerman Road.
Deputies found an extensive amount of stolen property that filled a sheriff's office 22' cargo van. The property recovered will be matched up to several burglaries and theft investigations from Centralia to Winlock.
Both suspects are currently in custody at the Lewis County Jail for charges filed in January for robbery, theft, and theft of a motor vehicle.
The deputies investigating the cases will be sorting the property and calling victims to come into the Evidence Division to identity their property.
Anyone having information on these crimes or any other crime, should contact the Lewis County Sheriff's Office at (360) 748-9286.
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WATD is one of those seemingly impossible ideas which actually worked and has now endured for over three full decades. The idea for the station in Marshfield emerged as the result of a prospecting trip Carol and Edward Perry made in December of 1972. Click here to learn more...
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — The Oglala Sioux Tribe is the latest South Dakota American Indian tribe to sue opioid manufacturers and distributors.
The tribe sued 24 opioid industry groups in federal court Friday. The lawsuit alleges the companies marketed prescription opioids in a way that fraudulently concealed and minimized their addiction risk.
The tribe seeks damages for allegedly deceptive trade practices, fraudulent and negligent conduct and violations of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act.
The companies have denied wrongdoing in response to similar lawsuits filed around the country.
The tribe’s attorneys also filed a similar lawsuit on behalf of the Rosebud Sioux, Flandreau Santee Sioux and the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate in January. Last month the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe filed a similar lawsuit in federal court in North Dakota.
Carpenter was removed from Monday's lineup against the Pirates due to swelling in his lacerated finger, Jenifer Langosch of the MLB.com reports.
Carpenter suffered the laceration after hit was hit by a ground ball in Sunday's game against the Yankees. His time out of the lineup will depend on how quickly he can get the swelling to go down.
The 2018 Golden Globe nominations were just announced this morning, and while so many great performances, films, and shows were honored, many were left off of the list.
There were some really surprising snubs this year, and we’ve compiled a list of just a handful that shocked us.
If you missed it, be sure to check out the full list of nominees for this year’s Golden Globes. The show is set to air on January 7, 2018, with Seth Meyers as host!
Click through the slideshow to see just some of the snubs from this year’s Golden Globe nominations…
Much of the press is lauding Donald Trump as 'presidential' for his recent bombings and missile launches - and Trump is eating it up.
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The lynchings that killed thousands of people and terrorized generations of blacks in the U.S. are solemnly commemorated in a new memorial in Alabama's capital city. **Warning: Graphic Images** (April 23)
French proggers Weend'o have released a new video for the special radio edit of Angel Dust.
The song is taken from the band's second album Time Of Awakening, which was released earlier this year on the Sonicbond label. This new radio edit is only available on the international version of the album.
"The Time Of Awakening album is a call to humanity to keep faith and hope despite the appalling events currently afflicting the world," singer Laetitia Chaudemanche told Prog. "We believe that we are entering a new period in our evolution, and that we are experiencing frequencies that are creating a new paradigm even though the events of 2017 - like devastating earthquakes - have been disastrous for individual communities. All is one - both the visible and invisible worlds. Nothing can stop the true evolution. Angel Dust discusses this subject from a very personal point of view."
Time Of Awakening is available via Amazon, iTunes and all download and streaming services.
Source: FN
Prime Minister Hun Sen sent a warmest congratulation letter to Chinese President Xi Jinping for being re-elected by the National People’s Congress as the President of the People’s Republic of China and Chairman of the Central Military Committee on Saturday.
“I firmly believe that, with your far-sighted and tireless endeavor, the Chinese government and people will make steady progress toward realizing the Two Centenary Goals and develop China into a great modern socialist country which is prosperous, strong, democratic, culturally advanced, harmonious and beautiful.” Prime Minister Hun Sen wrote in the letter, addressed to President Xi, dated on March 17, 2018.
Xi Jinping, on March 17, 2018, was voted unanimously by the Congress to continue as president of the country in the second mandate. Xi Jinping took the post of Chinese President in the first mandate in January 2012.
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With the New Year also comes new life.
There were two babies born on New Year’s Day according to hospital representatives.
The first baby boy was born at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center at 12:01 a.m. Sunday.
The second baby boy was born at the Anne Arundel Medical Center at 1:34 a.m. He weighed a total of eight pounds five ounces.
As a tradition, AAMC provided the first baby of the year with a celebratory gift basket.
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May 2 Rovio Entertainment:
* Q1 revenue of 66.3 million euros, up 94 percent year/year, Q1 ebit 5.2 million euros, up 4.3 million from a year ago
* says games business unit generated revenue of 56.6 million euros, up from 29.7 million a year earlier
* Games EBIT increased to 8.8 million euros from 5.7 million in Q1 2016
* CEO Kati Levoranta says Rovio expects to see revenue growth in 2017 from the recognition of Angry Birds movie revenues Source text: here (Helsinki Newsroom)
Police arrested Monday night eight people suspected of not trying to prevent a deadly terror attack in Jerusalem’s Old City on Sunday which claimed the life of Adiel Kolman.
Two of the suspects were released at the conclusion of the investigation and the remaining six will be brought to the courts to have their remand extended.
WIT AND WISDOM Stephen Hawking's Most Hilarious TV Appearances
Hawking not only made great contributions to science, but also to comedy.
THURSDAY IS THE LAST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR SIOUX CITY’S PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
ALL OF THE SCHOOLS WILL DISMISS ONE HOUR EARLY AS THE STUDENTS HEAD OUT FOR THEIR SUMMER VACATION.
BECAUSE OF THE HEAT, THE FOUR CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS WITHOUT AIR CONDITIONING WILL BE DISMISSED EARLIER.
BRYANT, HUNT, RIVERSIDE AND SUNNYSIDE STUDENTS WILL BE LET OUT OF CLASS AT 12:30 PM.
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One game we’ve really wanted to hear more about this year is the PlayStation 4’s exclusive Spider-Man that is being developed by Insomniac Games. Finally, Sony delivered by wrapping their E3 2017 press conference revealing an 8-minute trailer showing the game in action.
From what was shown in the trailer, it looks like it’s everything we’ve ever wanted in a Spider-Man game. Smooth battle system, great use of Spidey’s skills, and abilities including web-shooters, and most importantly a really well-tuned web swinging system, and it looks like we’re getting all of that plus more.
While the game is planned for a release sometime in 2018, it looks like Spidey is in great hands.
Make sure you watch the whole trailer since the trailer, in the last scene we see Miles Morales for a few moment. This could hint that you may play not only as Peter in the game.
Greenfield Schools have made a great deal of improvement academically in a short period of time.
Principal Don McCurley says that the school is now considered in “Excellent academic standing” as determined by the Tennessee Department of Education.
Mr. McCurley says the short turn around says a lot about his school and community.
According to Mr. McCurley, students who score 25 or higher on the ACT will receive a monetary gift.
Iraq says it has kicked ISIS out, an attempted terrorist attack panics commuters in New York, and a maze maker discusses the balance in making perfect puzzles.
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PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed first-round pick T.J. Watt to a four-year contract.
Watt, a linebacker from Wisconsin and the younger brother of Houston Texans star J.J. Watt, was taken with the 30th overall pick in the draft. He is the last of Pittsburgh's eight draft picks to sign. Financial details were not released.
Watt actually began his collegiate career as a tight end before switching to linebacker. He played in 27 games for the Badgers, making 14 starts, over a two-year span. Watt recorded 70 tackles, including 17 stops for losses and 11 1/2 sacks in his college career.
The Steelers finish minicamp on Thursday. They report for training camp at St. Vincent College in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, on July 27.
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North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un’s half-brother has been killed by two female assassins with poisoned needles at an airport in Malaysia.
As per details, Kim Jong-nam, the oldest son of former North Korean dictator Kim Jong-il, died on his way to hospital after collapsing at Kuala Lumpur airport.
According to television reports in Malaysia, the 45-year-old was poisoned by two female assassins believed to be North Korean operatives who are still at large.
He is said to have died on Monday morning.
Malaysian police told Reuters an unidentified North Korean man died en route to hospital from a Kuala Lumpur airport. The police said the man’s identity had not been verified.
Kim Jong-un’s half-brother Kim Jong-nam was overlooked for succession to dictator by Kim Jong-il after embarrassing him when he was caught trying to enter Japan on a fake Dominican Republic passport in 2001, claiming he wanted to visit Disney’s Tokyo resort. Agencies
Trump denounces 'Russian connection non-sense'
WASHINGTON- President Donald Trump is renewing his attack on the "fake news media" amid the widening controversy surrounding the ouster of his national security adviser and talk of Congress investigations of purported Russian meddling in the U.S. presidential election last year.
Trump posted a pre-dawn message on his verified Twitter account Wednesday complaining, "The fake news media is going crazy with their conspiracy theories and blind hatred." He said, "This Russian connection non-sense is merely an attempt to cover-up the many mistakes made in Hillary Clinton's losing campaign."
He added in the post that "MSNBC & CNN are unwatchable. foxandfriends is great!"
The latest tweet follows a pattern of social media messages that Trump has sent, chastising news organizations both during his campaign for the White House and in the more than three weeks since his inauguration.
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Since an stalker tried to get into Attorney Pam Bondi’s home on March 19th, Florida’s Attorney General has been receiving additional security. Bondi is now receiving protection 24/7 from the Florida Highway Patrol. When asked today, Bondi indicated she has received multiple threats, some of which are still unresolved.
“I have had things that are pending, well, one that you know about… a man, he’s in jail. He tried to break into my home twice. extremely frightening, and there are others out there that I can’t talk about. Um, as well” says Bondi.
Q:So you are receiving additional security?”
“I have been receiving security. Yes I have” she responded. ”And I sleep at night as well. I haven’t since the 3Am incident, but I do now, thanks to the great men and women of the Florida Highway Patrol who protect me.”
Earlier this year, a Tennessee man was arrested for stalking Bondi at the State Capitol.
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The countdown has begun. The long-awaited Irving museum is on the horizon as officials share their vision and deadlines with the public. Many museum details, including a projected opening in the spring of 2019, were unveiled at a kickoff for the Friends of the Museum, a charitable organization, on Thursday, Jan. 25. The crowd of…
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On January 1, 1976, someone altered the famous California ‘Hollywood’ sign to read, “Hollyweed”. Fast forward to now… and it’s been done again!
TMZ reports someone pulled the same stunt New Year’s eve or very early New Year’s day, and police say they’ll have the person/persons responsible, soon, thanks to surveillance video.
The prank pays homage to the new California law, legalizing recreational marijuana.
Wonder how long it’ll take police to knock on the door of those responsible? Wonder if they’ll share a little laugh before taking them to jail… :)?
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A CN Rail train rounding a curve. The Canadian Press Images/Stephen C. Host
The eastbound train corridor near the Bulkley Canyon has reopened.
The train track closed Friday morning after a CN train carrying 50 empty coal carts got derailed.
The track was reopened Sunday morning after crews spent the weekend fixing up the train crash.
CN spokesperson, Kate Fenske confirmed no injuries or spillages occurred.
The cause of the incident is still under investigation.
The new Zoning Commission will host its meetings on Wednesdays going forward.
The Zoning Commission decided at its Jan. 30 meeting to have all of its public hearings and administrative sessions on the fourth Wednesday of every month, while administrative session-only meetings will be on the second Wednesday.
February’s meetings will be held on Feb. 13 and 27, both Tuesdays. The commission will only meet once in October, November and December.
Regular Zoning Commission meetings had been held on Tuesdays.
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TULSA, Okla. (AP) - A Delta Air Lines flight from Portland, Oregon, to Atlanta was diverted to Tulsa, Oklahoma, Wednesday because of an onboard disturbance involving a passenger.
Tulsa International Airport spokeswoman Alexis Higgins said Delta flight 1156 landed about 11:30 a.m. and that the passenger was removed to be questioned by the FBI.
Higgins said she did not know the nature of the disturbance and a Delta spokesman did not immediately return a phone call seeking comment.
FBI spokeswoman Andrea Anderson in Oklahoma City confirmed the agency is investigating but referred questions to the U.S. Attorney's office in Tulsa. A phone call seeking comment was not immediately returned.
In a statement, Delta said the flight was diverted because of an "unruly passenger" but that it landed without incident. The airline apologized to other passengers were inconvenienced because of the delay.
Higgins said the aircraft refueled and resumed the flight to Atlanta about 1:35 p.m.
Their forthcoming novel may be titled “The President Is Missing,” but there’s no mystery where former President Bill Clinton and author James Patterson will be in June: On Long Island.
The Book Revue in Huntington announced on its website Wednesday that the co-authors will appear at the independent bookstore on June 6 at noon. Tickets are $30 plus tax, and a limited number will be available for sale at the store or by telephone on May 7 starting at 9:30 a.m. The ticket includes a copy of the book, which can be signed at the event.
“The President Is Missing” is a high-concept thriller in which the U.S. president has disappeared. It is being copublished by Alfred A. Knopf and Little, Brown and Co., and goes on sale June 4. Clinton previously appeared at Book Revue in 2007 for his book “Giving: How Each of Us Can Change the World,” and in 2004, when he released his memoir, “My Life.”
Book Revue is at 313 New York Ave. in Huntington; 631-271-1442.
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Apple has released iMovie 10.1.9, adding support for the iPhone X and additional iPad resolutions and fixing bugs. The release resolves an issue that could prevent logging into Facebook, fixes a bug that could cause HEVC video clips and HEIF photos to appear black in the viewer, stops iMovie from hanging when quitting, addresses an issue that could lead to slower media import from SD cards on an iMac Pro, and improves stability when working with Camtwist Studio. (Free from the Mac App Store, 2.3 GB, 10.13.2+)
An East Bank Berbice man is believed to have drowned in the Berbice River.
Ramesh Seegolam, also known as ‘Mikey,’ 30, of Pepper Street, Heatburn Village, East Bank Berbice, was last seen alive swimming in the river with a couple, with whom he is said to be friends, and a young child on Monday afternoon.…to continue reading this article, please subscribe. Already a subscriber ? Sign In.
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Iowa Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley, and California Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein, right, confer during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on the Trump Administration's decision to end Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals otherwise known as DACA. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik) Andrew Harnik AP
The Warriors love the NBA Draft, and for good reason - it's treated them quite well in constructing the current roster. Six current Warriors were drafted by the team, including stars Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green.
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April 13 Splunk Inc:
* Splunk Inc - Amy Chang had decided not to stand for re-election to board of directors - sec filing
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The Rams fired Jeff Fisher to give themselves a head start on the hiring process (and also preventing him from being the losingest head coach in NFL history).
So it figures they’ll have a long list of guys to talk to as they try to fix things.
According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, among their likely targets are Patriots coordinators Josh McDaniels and Matt Patricia and Washington offensive coordinator Sean McVay.
They’ve also been linked to Bills interim head coach Anthony Lynn, and their own interim coach John Fassel is interviewing today.
Of course, the specter of Sean Payton’s also looming over the whole process. Rapoport says there has been no contact yet with the Saints, that could be a matter of scheduling and semantics, with reports they’re prepared to ask permission to interview the Saints coach and that the Saints might listen this time.
‘Hamilton’ creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, left, and Ben Platt, the original star of ‘Dear Evan Hansen.’ AP
Along with 13 others, Iliescu was indicted for the violent clampdown on demonstrations in June 1990 that ended with more than 1,000 casualties. The trial of former Romanian President Ion Iliescu , former Prime Minister Petre Roman, and other high-ranking officials allegedly involved in quashing peaceful protests in central Bucharest in June 1990 has begun, Reuters writes .
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Bronx, NY – On Friday night at Yankee Stadium, the Yankees overcame a 3-0 deficit as they rallied to defeat the Boston Red Sox by a final score of 5-4. Unfortunately for the Yanks, they weren’t able to replicate Friday night’s magic as their archrivals from Boston crushed them 10-5 on Saturday afternoon. Tonight at the Stadium, it’s winner take all…
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Roca means “rock” in Spanish, symbolizing a new foundation for the young men it serves: those who are not in school and not willing to work with any other groups. It will operate from a central location in the city to provide neutral ground for its participants to come from East and West Baltimore. For now, the workers are out in the neighborhoods getting to know people.
MADRID — Spain easily defeated Albania 3-0 to secure a World Cup berth on Friday and outspoken defender Gerard Pique received a mixed reaction from home fans every time he touched the ball.
Rodrigo, Isco, and Thiago Alcantara scored first-half goals to give Spain an insurmountable five-point lead over Italy with one round to go in Group G of European qualifying.
Italy's chances of winning the group ended with in a 1-1 draw against Macedonia in Turin, a result that secured second place for the Italians.
Israel won at Liechtenstein 1-0 in the other group match.
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Electric guitar-vocal duos aren’t common in jazz anymore, but back in the day, Joe Pass and Ella Fitzgerald made several albums in that format. To mark the centennial of Fitzgerald’s birth, singer Patrice Williamson and guitarist Jon Wheatley recorded Comes Love , a collection of songs Fitzgerald performed with Pass. The Boston-based Williamson lacks Fitzgerald’s formidable abilities, but casts herself as a contemporary jazz singer in a traditional mode. Their performances are quiet, with words and music for “Lush Life,” “One Note Samba” and other classics mulled over with care and dedication.
SAN FRANCISCO — A high-profile sexual misconduct case that cost 12 Northern California officers their jobs is fizzling in court.
Charges were dismissed this week against an officer and a former sheriff’s deputy charged with sexually abusing the teen daughter of an Oakland police dispatcher. A judge earlier tossed out the criminal case against a third former officer.
Three other former officers have pleaded guilty to misdemeanours and have paid small fines. A misdemeanour case is still pending against one other.
The two latest cases to be dismissed unraveled when a judge ruled Wednesday that former sheriff’s deputy Ricardo Perez didn’t know the teen was 17-years-old when they engage in consensual sex. Prosecutors on Thursday dismissed a similar case filed against Oakland police officer Giovanni LoVerde.
Oakland paid the woman nearly $1 million to settle her abuse claims.
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Bill and Wendy are joined on the phone by Adam Shepard, who is the subject of the new documentary ‘American Dream’. In ‘American Dream’, Adam is blindfolded in his apartment, driven up to 16 hours away to a random city with $25 and nothing else, and left with the challenge to survive–and thrive–for 30 days. Adam tells Bill and Wendy all about it.
You can find Bill and Wendy on Twitter at @billwendyshow, and on Facebook at Bill Leff and Wendy Snyder. The Bill and Wendy Show airs Monday through Friday from ten a.m. to noon, then streaming from noon to one p.m.
Jason Small of the Canadian Red Cross says 107 people from the Opaskwayak Cree Nation are being temporarily housed in hotels in The Pas about 500 kilometres northwest of Winnipeg. Manitoba forecasters issued a flood warning on the weekend for some areas affected by ice jams on the Carrot and Saskatchewan rivers.
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Los Angeles hip hop and R&B band Mindless Behavior performed at the Coca-Cola Music Studio at the 2016 BET Experience in downtown Los Angeles. The four-day BET Experience will return to the sprawling L.A. Live campus in downtown Los Angeles taking up the Los Angeles Convention Center, Staples Center, Microsoft Theater and the Novo starting Thursday, June 22 and running through Sunday, June 25. For its fifth year, BET and concert promoting company AEG have come up with a slew of activities, events and free and ticketed live entertainment that all leads up to the 17th annual BET Awards.
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MORONI (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia has signed agreements with Comoros worth $22 million to help finance water and road infrastructure in the poor Indian Ocean island nation, as Riyadh seeks to expand its network of allies against its Gulf rivals.
The agreements were signed during a meeting in the Comoros capital Moroni on Tuesday between the Saudi interior minister, Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Nayef and his host President Azali Assoumani, Comoros officials said.
“The Saudi minister is here with a message from (King Salman),” the president’s adviser on the Arab world, Yahya Mohamed Ilyasa, told reporters.
“Saudi Arabia is ready to support Comorians in their push to have an emerging country by 2030,” he said.
Comoros cut diplomatic ties with Saudi Arabia’s arch foe Iran in 2016 and with its other regional rival Qatar in June 2017.
CAIRO — Egypt has put on display ancient artifacts recently retrieved from Italy after they were confiscated by the Italian police months ago.
Sabah Abdel-Razek, the general director of the Egyptian Museum, told The Associated Press on Wednesday that the artifacts include five burial masks, 11 vessels, 151 small statutes and over 20,000 coins from different eras.
Egyptian authorities have said the artifacts were likely excavated and smuggled out of the country in secret, as no museum has records of them.
Egypt says it has retrieved around 1,000 artifacts from 10 different countries over the past two years.
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Republican and Democratic lawmakers defended special counsel Robert Mueller against President Trump, who had accused him of running a witch hunt. Trump's personal lawyer, John Dowd, called for an end to the Mueller investigation.
Here & Now's Robin Young speaks to NPR's Domenico Montanaro (@DomenicoNPR) on the White House's latest strategy regarding Russia investigations.
A Gladbrook man riding his motorcycle has died after a collision with a semi truck.
The Iowa State Patrol says the crash happened along Highway 14 in Marshalltown around 9:25 p.m. Monday night. They say 63-year-old Gary Johnson was driving north, when a semi trying to make a left turn off of Marion Street collided with him.
Officers say Johnson was pronounced dead at the scene. He was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.
The semi was hauling livestock. The driver -- from Minnesota -- was not hurt in the collision.
The Second Judicial District Court has reported Chief Judge Patrick Flanagan passed away Friday evening.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 12, at Our Lady of the Snows Church at 2:00 p.m. His family has requested privacy at this time. Please direct all calls to (775) 328-3112. All messages will be shared with his family.
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Civil Aviation denies Saudi lies, confirms Sanaa Airport is secure, safe [13/أغسطس/2017]
SANA'A, August 13(Saba) - The General Authority for Civil Aviation and Meteorology denied false claims by the Saudi-led aggression coalition about the Sanaa international airport, in a statement sent to Saba.
It said the airport is safe, secure and completely prepared to receive incoming flights in according to the international aviation standards.
"The airport has been receiving UN aid flights and other incoming flights carrying high-level international and diplomatic delegations for two years now and that confirm the security and safety of the aviation measures in the airport," it said.
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NATIONAL CITY, Calif. – Police were trying to determine what caused a head-on crash that sent four people to the hospital Sunday night in National City.
A station wagon traveling in the 3200 block of East Plaza Boulevard just before 11 p.m. when it crossed a double-yellow line and smashed into an oncoming sedan. Witnesses said there were two adults and a 13-year-old in the sedan.
Four people were taken by ambulance to Mercy Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
Investigators said the driver of the station wagon was not under the influence of drugs or alcohol, but he may have fallen asleep at the wheel.
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) – The companies developing the Atlantic Coast Pipeline have agreed to spend nearly $58 million to help offset its environmental impact in Virginia. A memorandum of agreement outlining the payments was signed several weeks ago by then-natural resources secretary Molly Ward and Leslie Hartz, an executive with lead pipeline developer Dominion Energy. The agreement says the money is to mitigate forest fragmentation and related impacts on water quality from construction of the 600-mile-long pipeline. The state has also negotiated other pipeline-related mitigation efforts, including one to offset impacts on historic resources. The project, which has received many of its key permits, will start in West Virginia and run through Virginia and North Carolina. Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam’s spokesman, Brian Coy, says the environmental mitigation agreement is a good deal for taxpayers.
April 5 Oncomed Pharmaceuticals Inc:
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* Oncomed Pharma- in series of preclinical studies, anti-rspo3 with paclitaxel chemo showed synergistic anti-tumor activity in tumors with rspo3 translocations
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BOSTON (WWLP) – The New England Patriots are preparing to take on the Philadelphia Eagles in Minneapolis this weekend, but there’s no shortage of Patriots fans showing their pride in Boston.
They’re hopeful the home team will bring back the Vince Lombardi Trophy.
Dozens of Bostonians donned red, white and blue patriots hats in and around the Boston Common. Many that 22News spoke with are ready to watch the game with family and friends this weekend, but Melvyn Valentine has different plans.
“All my friends always want me to come over and cook for them, but I never end up watching the game because I’m too busy in the kitchen cooking,” Melvyn said. “I’m staying home to watch the game.”
Some fans told 22News they think the game will be close, but Tom Brady will help the Patriots take home the title.
You can watch the game starting at 6:30 p.m. this Sunday on 22News.
Every once in a while, you’ll see someone paying it forward, usually at a fast food restaurant or a coffee shop.
However, one man took it to the extreme, and spend almost his entire day sitting in an Ice Cream shop buying everyone’s treat. he then tipped the servers $100 each.
If that doesn’t warm your heart, no pun intended, then nothing will.
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - Star Asia Investment Corp
* Says it acquired properties for 10.74 billion yen on Feb. 2
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A grand jury in Manhattan has indicted Harvey Weinstein in a rape case.
The movie producer was indicted on charges of rape in the first and third degrees and criminal sexual act in the first degree, the Manhattan District Attorney's Office says.
The investigation remains active and ongoing, District Attorney Cyrus Vance said.
Earlier it was reported that the former movie mogul won't testify before the New York grand jury.
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A statement from a spokesman said Weinstein's lawyers decided there was not enough time to prepare him to testify.
Weinstein faces rape and criminal sex act charges involving two women.
Other women have accused him of sexual misconduct.
The 66-year-old former film producer has denied all allegations of nonconsensual sex.
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Hundreds of people are feared to have been buried in a landslide in Sierra Leone.
Dozens of houses in the outskirts of the capital, Freetown, were left submerged in mud after a night of heavy rain.
The mudslide happened in the early hours of Monday in the mountain town of Regent.
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Switzerland offers the world's best earnings prospects, with a good work-life balance and excellent work culture, according to research Switzerland has been named as the best country for expat workers, with the UK jumping into the top 10, a study shows. A survey among 26,000 expats in 100 countries ranked Switzerland top for the second year in a row, followed by Germany, Sweden, the United Arab Emirates, Norway and Singapore.
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Minnesota health officials say they are unable to identify the source of an E. coli strain that killed a 3-year-old Wright County girl and sickened her older brother.
The state Health Department said Monday it has completed its investigation but was unable to identify a single source of E. coli.
The parents of Kallan Maresh say the bacteria toxin attacked their daughter's kidneys and neurological system and led to her death. Kallan and her 5-year-old brother, Kade, contracted the bacteria July 9, sending them into kidney failure.
The Health Department says disease investigators considered all known potential sources of E. coli, including farm animals. But officials did not find a connection with a petting zoo the children visited, despite extensive testing of the animals.
No additional cases have been reported.
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An Antigo man's heroic actions are honored at the state capitol.
The Wisconsin State Assembly recognized Justin Schroepfer Wednesday as a "hometown hero." Schroepfer was nominated by State Rep. Mary Felzkowski of Irma, for his courage and commitment to helping others.
He drowned on in June 2016 while trying to save two women who were swimming in Lake Superior.
Because of his actions, one of the women was rescued.
The incident prompted the installation of lifesaving stations along the Marquette-area shoreline, equipped with life jackets.
Lawmakers say Schroepfer's sacrifice is a reminder to rise to the occasion when others are in need.
A Vancouver man was sentenced Monday to more than 2A1 2 years in prison for setting fire to two under-construction buildings in August 2016. Ryan J. Rodriguez, 19, pleaded guilty earlier this month in Clark County Superior Court to first-degree arson and second-degree burglary in connection with the back-to-back fires that destroyed an under-construction apartment building and two-story house in the Minnehaha area.
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INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett will dedicate a new agency Monday morning.
The Reuben Engagement Center is designed to help people with mental health and addiction problems.
It’s on Market Street near College Avenue.
The center’s goal is to connect those in need with treatment.
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False asset declaration allegation: Tribunal acquits Saraki on all charges
– Sweet victory for democracy – Ekweremadu – Fayose hails Saraki’s CCT triumph CODE OF CONDUCT Tribunal, CCT, yesterday in Abuja discharged and acquitted the Senate president, Dr. Bukola Saraki, in the 18-count charges of false declaration of assets brought against him since September 2015 by the federal government. The tribunal held that the evidence […]
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BRUSSELS (Reuters) - EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini said EU foreign ministers will listen on Monday to British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson, who is due to address a meeting in Brussels on the nerve agent attack on a former Russian double agent.
Britain's Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson, leaves 10 Downing Street in London, March 14, 2018. REUTERS/Toby Melville
“He will debrief the ministers, we will have a discussion and... I think, I expect you will hear from us together in the course of the morning with a joint position (on the issue),” Mogherini told reporters, referring to a common EU statement expected later on Monday.
“I always expect unity,” she said of EU solidarity for Britain over the issue.
(NEW YORK) -- Many use the beloved holiday tradition of dressing their kids up as an Elf on the Shelf just for laughs. But one Nashville, Indiana, mom is dressing her so...
Aug 13 (Gracenote) - Top scorers of the English premier league on Sunday 2 Sam Vokes (Burnley) Steve Mounie (Huddersfield Town) Jamie Vardy (Leicester City) Romelu Lukaku (Manchester United) 1 Olivier Giroud (Arsenal) Alexandre Lacazette (Arsenal) Aaron Ramsey (Arsenal) Danny Welbeck (Arsenal) Stephen Ward (Burnley) David Luiz (Chelsea) Alvaro Morata (Chelsea) Wayne Rooney (Everton) Shinji Okazaki (Leicester City) Roberto Firmino (Liverpool) Sadio Mane (Liverpool) Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) Sergio Aguero (Manchester City) Anthony Martial (Manchester United) Paul Pogba (Manchester United) Dele Alli (Tottenham Hotspur) Ben Davies (Tottenham Hotspur) Miguel Britos (Watford) Abdoulaye Doucoure (Watford) Stefano Okaka Chuka (Watford) Ahmed Hegazy (West Bromwich Albion)
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL.
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Republican-led Senate has voted to block an Obama-era regulation that would prevent an estimated 75,000 people with mental disorders from being able to purchase a firearm.
The 57 to 43 vote to revoke the regulation now sends the measure to President Donald Trump, who is expected to sign it.
The Obama administration rule strengthened the federal background check system by requiring the Social Security Administration to include the names of beneficiaries with mental impairments who also have a third party to manage their benefits.
But critics say the rule was too broad and unfairly stigmatized the disabled. With a Republican ally in the White House, the GOP has moved aggressively to rescind several late Obama administration regulations.
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Four Kentucky National Guard Soldiers are in custody after a sexual assault investigation.
The investigation began in Calloway County, Kentucky back on June 3rd.
Police were called to Murray Calloway County Hospital two weeks ago on a report of a sexual assault.
They arrested all four suspects that same day.
The victim says those suspects gave her alcohol then assaulted her.
Anthony Tubolino, Tyler Hart, Austin Dennis and Jacob Ruth were arrested and booked into the Calloway County Jail.
The Kentucky National Guard and Kentucky State Police are still investigating this case.
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Bjork notched an assist in his NHL regular-season debut in Thursday's 4-3 win over the Predators.
Bjork recorded a plus-two rating in 16:14 worth of ice time Thursday, which included 2:14 on the power play. In his NHL debut, the 21-year-old did not look out of place working in a top-six role for the B's, bringing speed and energy to a forward corps that was without veterans Patrice Bergeron and David Backes. Along with Bjork, fellow youngster Jake DeBrusk looked sharp on Thursday and the duo are thus in line to continue to work in key roles up front for the team as long as they can keep up the positive momentum.
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Gov. Scott Walker is set to sign into law a bill that would legalize possession of a marijuana extract used to treat seizures.
The governor plans to sign the bill Monday in Burlington.
Parents of children who suffer from seizures have pushed for access to cannabidiol oil for years.
The bill would make possession of the oil legal with a doctor's certification.
The measure passed the Republican-controlled Legislature after a similar version stalled last session amid fears it would lead to full marijuana legalization.
The oil does not produce a high.
Demonstrators gathered in downtown Toronto Monday to denounce the weekend violence in Virginia that killed one woman and injured 19 people.
The group stood opposite the American consulate to express opposition to white supremacists.
A car plowed through a group of people on Saturday as they were protesting a white supremacist rally in Charlottesville.
A 20-year-old man is charged with second degree murder and other counts.
A vigil was held in Toronto Sunday night to remember the victims of Saturday’s violence.
A rally was also held in Montreal according to social media and local media reports.
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A media watch group has expressed serious concern at "an alarming deterioration in the working environment of journalists in India" and demanded that the government ensure the safety of journalists who are feeling threatened.
Reporters Without Borders said in a report Wednesday that that at least three journalists were killed in India in 2017 and that a fourth case is still under investigation. In 2018, the situation appears to have worsened significantly, with four journalists killed in the first six months of the year.
The report said, "The hate speech directed toward journalists has increased massively, causing serious concern for their safety."
There was no immediate reaction from the Indian government.
The group demanded a swift and independent investigation of cases in which journalists have been targeted.
TOKYO Japan's jobless rate fell to 2.8 percent in February and the availability of jobs was unchanged from the previous month, data from the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications showed on Friday.
The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate compared with economists' median forecast of 3.0 percent.
The jobs-to-applicants ratio was 1.43, unchanged from the prior month.
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A new initiative aims to keep kids across Shelby County out of the court room and on the right path.
Shelby County Mayor Mark Luttrell said the new program specifically targets youth who are participating in what he called "gateway" crimes. These include activities such as delinquency, truancy and other non-violent offenses.
Before, the youth were either released to their parents or processed through the juvenile court system when involved in these sort of offenses. Luttrell said they are now trying to find that middle ground for these students.
The goal is work with the youth and their families to find alternatives.
Luttrell said similar programs have been successful in cities like Denver and Miami.
Doreen Ching, 23 took to Facebook to post an image of the stretch marks, which snake across her stomach, in a bid to highlight the changes childbirth and pregnancy can inflict on a woman’s body.
H H ydrogen cars emit water vapor as exhaust rather than pollutants that warm the planet and compromise human health. But the cost and energy to make hydrogen has long undercut efforts to include it among solar, wind, and other green power sources.
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A police officer with the regional Integrated Road Safety Unit was knocked down by a pickup truck with a trailer while he was at the intersection of 200 Street and Fraser Highway looking for distracted drivers using cell phones. The officer’s injuries were said to be relatively minor. Dan Ferguson Langley Times
A police officer hunting for distracted drivers was hit by a pickup truck Monday afternoon in the Lower Mainland.
The officer was said to be a member of the Integrated Road Safety Unit who was looking for drivers using cell phones at a busy intersection in Langley.
Police at the scene said the officer was walking in traffic just before he was hit.
One witness said it appeared the officer “got caught” on the back of the truck’s trailer as it was passing by, and it pulled him to the ground.
It did not appear that the truck driver was using his phone.
The officer was taken to hospital with minor injuries as a precaution.
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JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) - Philanthropist and Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen has announced that wreckage of a sunken military ship on which five brothers died in World War II has been discovered in the South Pacific.
A spokeswoman for Allen confirms wreckage from the USS Juneau was found Saturday off the coast of the Solomon Islands.
The ship was hit by Japanese torpedoes in 1942, killing hundreds of men, including the five Sullivan brothers from Waterloo, Iowa.
Allen has an expedition team that has reported finding wreckage of other ships, including the aircraft carrier USS Lexington, also sunk during World War II.
The expedition team says in a statement it first identified the USS Juneau on Saturday using sonar technology and used a remotely operated underwater vehicle to verify the wreckage on Sunday.
It has been 12 years since Rory McIlroy played at Ballyliffin - the host club for this year's Dubai Duty Free Irish Open Championship.
The former champion admitted he had forgotten how good it was.
TRENTON, N.J. — Police are searching for a 19-year-old man accused of throwing a puppy out of the third-floor window of a New Jersey home.
The Mercer County Prosecutor's office said in a statement that Anthony Matlock threw a four-month-old terrier named Dutchess out of a Trenton home during a domestic dispute Sept. 21. The dog landed in the basement of a vacant property next door.
Prosecutors say doctors performed surgery on the puppy to save her broken right leg.
Officials say the man's home contained 26 English and French bulldog puppies inside a cooler and two cages full of feces.
The Kansas City, Kansas Police Department is investigating a shooting that left a man dead.
The victim has been identified as Mohamed A. Mohamud, 28, of Kansas City, MO.
The shooting happened in the 1500 block of North Fifth Street about 9 a.m. Sunday.
Officers were on patrol in the area when they heard gunshots. They then found Mohamud who had died inside a car and had multiple gunshot wounds.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-8477.
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Manchester United are plotting a sensational summer raid for Atletico Madrid pair Antoine Griezmann and Saul Niguez, according to The Times.
The two players have a combined minimum release clause of £145m, and though United will hope not to have to pay quite that much, they are willing to spend big bucks on the highly-rated pair.
Griezmann was the top scorer at Euro 2016, grabbing six goals for France, and finished third in the Ballon d'Or competition after helping Atletico Madrid to the Champions League final.
Saul, 22, is a hugely effective central midfielder, and his height and mobility would suit Mourinho's aggressive style perfectly. He is best known by many supporters for his wonder goal in the Champions League semi-final last season against Bayern Munich.
Almazbek Atambayev, who stepped down from the post of the president of Kyrgyzstan on November 24, vacated a house in the state residence Ala-Archa and moved to another country house. The head of the Department of Presidential Affairs of Kyrgyzstan, Turusbek Koenaliyev, informed Azattyk.
According to him, former President Almazbek Atambayev moved to another country house, and the house where President Sooronbai Jeenbekov will live and work, has already been repaired.
Turusbek Koenaliyev said that the new office of the president and the house where he will live are ready.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Charles Manson’s cremated remains have been scattered nearly four months after the cult leader died in prison. A funeral was held Saturday following a court battle for the 83-year-old’s remains.
Pastor Mark Pitcher of the Church of the Nazarene in Porterville, California, says 20 to 25 people attended the funeral.
Among them were Manson’s grandson, Jason Freeman, and Freeman’s wife, Audrey.
Freeman prevailed last week in a months-long court fight for custody of Manson’s remains.
His grandfather was cremated after the service and his ashes scattered.
Pitcher said Monday he agreed to lead the service because Freeman and his wife are Christians.
Manson was sentenced to life in prison for orchestrating the 1969 murders of actress Sharon Tate and eight others.
He died in November.
CASPER — On May 28th, 2018 a fatal crash occurred at milepost six on Highway 257 near Casper, Wyoming. At 6:35 p.m., Wyoming Highway Patrol troopers were dispatched to the area for a one-vehicle rollover.
A 1969 Pontiac GTO was traveling northbound on Highway 257 when the vehicle exited into the northbound right of way. The driver over-corrected, which resulted in the vehicle entering back onto the highway.
The vehicle then crossed both lanes of travel and entered into the southbound right of way before it overturned one and a half times, coming to a rest on the vehicle’s roof. The driver succumbed to his injuries on scene. Speed and alcohol use are being investigated as possible contributing factors to the crash
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The driver has been identified as 65-year-old Casper, Wyoming resident Gary Stewart.
This is the 39th fatality on Wyoming’s highways in 2018 compared to 39 in 2017, 24 in 2016, and 49 in 2015 to date.
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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – For the third time Jeffrey Bondi’s attorneys are hoping to get the former youth minister out of jail on bond.
Bondi, 47, is charged with a sexual penetration crime dating back to 2001.
A News 3 investigation learned the victim was an 18-year-old woman at the time and the alleged crime happened while Bondi was a youth minister at Galilee Episcopal Church. Bondi had previously been an Area Director for Virginia Beach Young Life.
Bondi’s attorneys say he has Parkinson’s and they’ve tried twice to get him out of jail on bond because they say he is deteriorating. Bond was denied for a second time in February.
This latest hearing is set for 2 p.m. Monday.
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Catalan police have already identified the alleged perpetrator and said it is a man originally from Mali.
Elite officers from the Special Intervention Group (Special Grup d'Intervencio), who work on rescue and anti-terror missions, are on the scene.
They have sealed off an area around the Mali Consulate on Josep Tarradellas in the west of the city.
Officers rushed to the consulate in the Catalan capital after receiving a phone call from the diplomat, José Luis López Fernández, warning that his wife was being held inside at 3pm (2pm GMT) this afternoon.
Police sources have told El Pais the kidnapper demands his 'administrative situation' is resolved.
He is not armed.
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Tennessee is among the states with the highest levels of flu activity, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "Every year influenza causes millions of illnesses and many hospitalizations and even deaths in Tennessee and across the U.S. We know getting a flu shot will help save lives and reduce the number of flu-related illnesses and deaths, so we urge everyone who hasn't been vaccinated this flu season to do the right thing and get a flu shot now," said Tennessee Department of Health Commissioner John Dreyzehner.
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Brittney Cain-Conley, lead organizer for Congregate Charlottesville, with hat, gets a hug from a supporter after she addressed the crowd during a vigil on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017, held at the site where a car plowed into a crowd of people protesting a white nationalist rally on Saturday in Charlottesville, Va. Steve Helber AP Photo
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee coach Jeremy Pruitt said that linebacker Darrin Kirkland Jr. has changed his mind and will be staying with the Volunteers.
Kirkland shared on social media last week that he was leaving Tennessee after graduating with two years of eligibility remaining.
But Pruitt told reporters Tuesday at the Southeastern Conference meetings in Destin, Florida, that he met Kirkland over the weekend and the linebacker is now excited to stay at Tennessee.
Kirkland made 10 starts and had 66 tackles as a freshman in 2015, but injuries limited him in 2016 and prevented him from playing at all last year. He made six starts and had 45 tackles in 2016 but missed five games with a high ankle sprain. He sat out the entire 2017 season with a knee injury.
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Governor of Imo State, Owelle Rochas Okorocha, says the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is not jittery about the outcome of the Peoples Democratic Party’s convention.
He is optimistic that President Muhammadu Buhari will defeat any candidate presented by any opposition in the 2019 election.
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Okorocha, who spoke with journalists after receiving an honorary doctorate degree at the Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba, Akoko, said President Buhari has an impeccable track record that it would take an unusual presidential candidate of a rival political party to match him.
Okorocha also reacted to exit of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar from the ruling party, describing Atiku as a heavyweight politician.
Yep, you read that right — an entire river.
Meltwater from Canada’s Kaskawulsh Glacier used to flow into the Slims River. But the water gushing from the retreating glacier began draining in a new direction last summer, nearly killing off the Slims River in a geological marvel known as “river piracy.”
Researchers say that this kind of event has happened before in Earth’s history, but this is the first time a massive-scale river restructuring has happened in modern times. The chance that the glacier would have retreated without climate change is very small.
While the Slims River’s near disappearance is unlikely to affect large human populations, two small communities near Kluane Lake may experience some changes. As a result of the rerouted water, the lake — the largest body of water in the Yukon — has faced record low water levels.
Changing staircases at Hogwarts? Fun! Changing rivers in real life? Not so much.
It wasn't that long ago when Tiger Woods struggled around the greens, but boy are those days over.
During his pro-am round at the Memorial on Wednesday, Woods flashed some more of his short-game magic when he chipped in from the rough. Playing the 8th hole at Muirfield Village, Woods missed the green left but took a big cut and lofted his ball over the bunker and onto the green, and it rolled out into the cup.
Woods, who played the pro-am with Peyton Manning, retrieved his ball and then threw it to a girl in the gallery. Check out his shot below. He tees off alongside Jason Dufner and Justin Rose at 8:26 a.m. ET on Thursday.
He served as both an NKVD and KGB operative. In 1963, Philby was revealed to be a member of the spy ring now known as the Cambridge Five , the other members of which were Donald Maclean, Guy Burgess , Anthony Blunt and, possibly, John Cairncross .
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VPR Classical's Kari Anderson speaks with Vermont Symphony Orchestra Executive Director Benjamin Cadwallader and VSO violinist Jane Kittridge about this Saturday's Masterworks concert, featuring a Double Concerto by Andre Previn written for violinist Jaime Laredo and cellist Sharon Robinson.
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Competitors in the Coningsby and Tattershall Ladies Darts League battled it out on the oche at their finals night at Coningsby
Community Centre.
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Pictured are The Black Swan laides team from Coningsby, who were crowned
division two champions.
After being undefeated all season, they finally came out victorious.
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President Donald Trump announced on Twitter Saturday that he felt vindicated by the memo declassified by the House Intelligence Committee.
“This memo totally vindicates ‘Trump’ in probe,” the president wrote on Twitter. “But the Russian Witch Hunt goes on and on.”
Trump sent his message to Twitter five minutes before he arrived by motorcade to his golf club in Palm Beach, Florida.
He again denied any collusion with Russia during the election as well as trying to obstruct justice. Reports about Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation have focused on possible obstruction of justice in response to reports about a campaign meeting with a Russian source who purported to have damaging information about Hillary Clinton.
“Their (sic) was no Collusion and there was no Obstruction (the word now used because, after one year of looking endlessly and finding NOTHING, collusion is dead),” Trump continued on Twitter. “This is an American disgrace!”
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FREDERICTON -- New Brunswick's emergency measures organization says there is no more chance of ice jams on the St. John River this spring and the threat of flooding is on the decline.
Spokesman Robert Duguay says the Jemseg area is the only stretch on the river now above flood stage, but the water is not high enough to threaten roads or homes.
He says the weather forecast calls for precipitation for the rest of the week, but officials believe the river will be able to cope with the extra water.
In fact, he said water levels in the Fredericton area should decrease to about a metre below flood stage by Friday.
Over the weekend, one person was evacuated after an ice jam in the Bathurst area caused minor flooding on a residential street.
Duguay says water levels there have since subsided.
Law was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento on Monday, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Law was vying for a spot in the Giants' bullpen this spring, but he struggled to the tune of five runs allowed in seven innings of work. The 27-year-old struggled in the majors last season as well (5.06 ERA, 1.2 HR/9), so it could be tough for him to find his way back to the majors even if he continues to have success in the minors like he did in 2017.
An elderly Pennsylvania man had no way of visiting his ill wife in the hospital, so he called police to help.Montoursville Police Chief Jeff Gyurina says the 84-year-old man's same-aged wife had a medical emergency last Thursday and was taken from their home in an ambulance.The frail man told Gyurina, who was at the scene, he had no family in the area to take him to the hospital, and he can't drive anymore.Gyurina gave him the patrol car's cell number and told him to call whenever he was ready to go.A few hours went by, and Deputy Chief Jason Bentley got the call. He picked up the man and escorted him into the hospital in Williamsport.The chief says "it's a small town so you try to help out when you can."
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LOUISIANA -- A swarm of mayflies took over the pumps at a Louisiana gas station.
A mother shot video Monday night, May 28 of the bizarre phenomenon.
In the video, bugs can be seen swarming the gas pumps.
Her daughter can be heard in the background saying, "I want to get out of here!"
While they may be a nuisance, mayflies are harmless.
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Stephen Curry will not be joining his teammates on Wednesday, December 6, 2017 in action against the Charlotte Hornets at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, NC due to an injury to his right ankle. Curry sustained the injury during action against the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday evening. Curry was at the team's shoot around Wednesday morning standing with his father, Dell Curry and others in a tunnel off the court.
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An earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale has been recorded off the east coast of Japan, Reuters reports, citing the United States Geological Survey (USGS).The quake's epicenter was recorded out at sea and is located parallel to the Fukushima prefecture.The nation's meteorological agency is reporting a depth of 10 kilometers, with the earthquake measuring at least 6.0 on local seismic recording equipment.The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center currently says there are no tsunami advisories or watches in place. There have been no immediate reports of casualties or damage, Reuters reports.A USGS ShakeMap for the area reveals the earthquake occurred at around 5pm local time, more than 200 kilometers from Japan's coast..
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — A Pennsylvania man who repeatedly stabbed a woman in an Atlantic City casino parking garage last year has pleaded guilty to attempted murder.
David Legette entered his plea Tuesday as part of a deal with Atlantic County prosecutors. The 54-year-old Bristol Township man faces a 16-year state prison term when he’s sentenced July 20.
Authorities say the victim had an active restraining order against Legette when the attack occurred July 2. Prosecutors say Legette stabbed her 19 times, then locked the car doors so she couldn’t escape.
As Legette drove in nearby Ventnor, the woman reached out of the window and opened the door from the outside. She then rolled herself out of the car and landed in the middle of the road as Legette drove off. She survived the ordeal.
England clinched their place at the 2018 World Cup on Thursday night with a 1-0 win over Slovenia at Wembley.
And in the spirit of the international break, can you identify these former Nottingham Forest players in World Cup action for their countries.
The Reds have had some well-known internationals on their books over the years – some of whom graced the greatest stage in football during their careers.
Some of those pictured below might be more recognisable than others, and they did not necessarily feature for their countries in a World Cup tournament while still at the City Ground.
Test your knowledge and see if you can work out who is who in our quiz below.
Bomac FC crowned Blantyre U-14 league champions
“We didn’t expect such kind of play from these kids but they have proved to us that we really have good talent in Malawi which can be used in near future provided the players gets enough support and play various competition. We are planning to introduce U-15 league come next season so that there …
JERUSALEM British private equity fund Apax Partners [APAX.UL] is close to finalising a deal to buy Israel-based Syneron Medical (ELOS.O), an aesthetic device company, for about $500 million (£399 million), Israeli media reported on Sunday.
One of the reports, carried by financial newspaper Calcalist, said the deal could close as early as this week and that Apax would pay a 37 percent premium. Syneron has a market capitalisation of $366 million.
A spokesman for Apax in Israel would not comment on the report, and officials at Syneron were not reachable for comment.
Syneron says its products have a range of applications, like body contouring, hair removal and wrinkle reduction. The products are sold under two brands, Syneron and Candela.
The two companies were reported in February to have entered negotiations.
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Maidenhead ended their winless run in spirited fashion on Saturday as they beat Camborne 37-25 at Braywick Park.
We've got an interview with Maids boss Russell Bolton who has already started planning for next season.
Burnham kept their survival hopes alive with a last-minute winner at home to Oxford City Nomads in the Hellenic Premier Division while Maidenhead United's three-game winning run was ended by Dagenham and Redbridge.
Reporter Dan Darlington spoke to boss Paul Shone and the team discuss how a Flackwell Heath defender-turned-goalkeeper managed to pull off a feat Manchester City's Ederson could only dream of.
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WATERBURY, Conn. - Christmas is around the corner, but for Jaspal Singh the cheer came a little bit sooner.
"In the spirit of the holiday I want to do something special," Singh told WTIC.
Singh has been working in Waterbury for around five years. In that time he says the community has embraced him as one of their own. Singh observed how many of his surrounding community members go to sleep hungry.
So he did something about it.​
On Saturdays Singh rents out a food truck from Frankie's Hot Dog King and feeds the needy. Hundreds line up outside the truck to eat free hot dogs, hamburgers and french fries.
“Before they go to bed, they should have food in their belly," Singh said. "That's my only wish."
Next he plans to offer blankets and clothing to those who need it through the winter months.
Singh says the feeling is priceless.
“Over time I see somebody smiling I say thank you God," Singh said. "I just want to do something so I could give smiles to more people."
Theatre will be dead within 50 years unless outrageous ticket prices are curbed, an award-winning director has said.
Robert Icke, who is currently directing Andrew Scott as Hamlet in the play’s transfer to the Harold Pinter Theatre, said younger audiences simply could not afford the amount now charged for seats.
Scott, who agreed to Hamlet’s West End transfer only on the condition that it would offer cheap seats for the under 30s, called modern price schemes “disgusting”.
In Somalia, a decades-long struggle for stability and peace was supposed to culminate this year in the country's first democratic elections in nearly 50 years. Instead, a clan-based election system shut out ordinary voters, while electoral abuses undermined the credibility of the vote.
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The Ridgefield Volunteer Fire Department will host its annual carnival at East Ridge Middle School Wednesday, June 28, through Saturday, July 1, with fireworks scheduled for Friday, July 30.
There will be wristbands available every night. In addition, the carnival will offer food and prizes.
Tufano Amusements will handle entertainment and rides.
Proceeds will go towards benefitting Ridgefield Fire Department.
Kimbrel gave up two hits and struck out two in a scoreless ninth inning Wednesday to record his 26th save of the season in a 3-0 win over the Nationals.
He's converted 17 straight chances dating back to May 10, and Kimbrel now boasts a 52:14 K:BB through 35.2 innings on the year to go along with his 2.02 ERA. The right-hander remains one of baseball's elite closers, and he's headed for his first 40-save season since 2014 with a shot at tying his career high of 50, set in 2013.
NEW YORK (AP) — Curtis Granderson opened a five-run eighth inning with his 300th homer, a tiebreaking shot that helped the New York Mets rally past the Chicago Cubs for a 9-4 victory Wednesday night.
Injury replacement Lucas Duda added a three-run homer off Hector Rondon, and T.J. Rivera capped the outburst with an RBI single for his third hit.
With sluggers Yoenis Cespedes and Michael Conforto on the bench to begin the game, the resurgent Mets came back from a 4-1 deficit and took two of three from the defending World Series champions despite losing second baseman Neil Walker to a left leg injury.
Granderson received a standing ovation and came out for a curtain call after connecting in the eighth off Carl Edwards Jr. (2-1).
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Federer suffered the problem midway through the second set of his 6-3 6-4 defeat to Alexander Zverev at the Rogers Cup in Montreal on Sunday.
It was just the third time in 38 matches this year that Federer suffered defeat.
Federer said: "I tweaked my back in Montreal and need to rest.I always enjoy playing here. Cincinnati has some of the best fans in the world and I am sorry I will miss them.
"I always enjoy playing here. Cincinnati has some of the best fans in the world and I am sorry I will miss them."
Federer's withdrawal put his participation in this month's US Open in doubt.
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MAGISTRATES have ordered a teenager to pay nearly £900 for damaging vehicles.
Matthew Weston, 19, of Chapel Road, Charlwood, damaged the vehicles in Portsmouth on February 10.
He admitted damaging a white VW Transporter, a black Skoda Octavia and red Peugeot 207.
Portsmouth magistrates fined Weston £260 for each offence.
He must also pay £518.34 compensation.
And he must pay a £30 victim surcharge and £85 prosecution costs.
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson is suing an Arizona-based pharmaceutical company alleging that it illegally marketed a painkiller made from the synthetic opioid fentanyl.
The lawsuit filed Wednesday accuses drugmaker Insys Therapeutics of encouraging physicians to prescribe the painkiller Subsys at higher doses than recommended. The drug is used to manage pain for cancer patients, but Swanson says the company promoted it for improper uses.
The lawsuit also alleges the company paid doctors speaking fees to avoid gift-giving restrictions.
Multiple states have sued Insys, and some have reached settlements.
Health officials in Minnesota have grown concerned about fentanyl abuse. Preliminary data show fatal overdoses caused by the potent narcotic have been on the rise, contributing to more than 150 deaths across the state last year.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is pushing back on claims that President Donald Trump's travel ban is soon set to expire.
The White House released a memorandum Wednesday declaring that the effective date of the president's executive order banning travelers from six Muslim-majority countries "is delayed or tolled" until all relevant court injunctions "are lifted or stayed."
Some critics of the travel ban have said that the policy's 90-day halt to visitors from Iran, Yemen, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Libya is due to expire in mid-June, even though the ban itself has never taken effect.
The memorandum instructs the secretary of state, the attorney general, the secretary of homeland security, and the director of national intelligence to implement the ban 72 hours after all applicable court injunctions are lifted or stayed.
Nick Viall from The Bachelor called in to chat about life after the show and how Dancing With the Stars is going so far. Also, did he ever make up with William Shatner???
SKOPJE, Macedonia (AP) - A Macedonian court has overturned the more than decade-old terrorism convictions of 10 ethnic Albanian men, many of whom served long prison terms over a mine attack on a NATO vehicle.
The Skopje criminal ruled that there was no evidence linking the men to the 2003 blast in northern Macedonia that killed two Polish soldiers and their Macedonian translator.
Earlier Monday, special prosecutor Katica Janeva had called for them to be cleared.
Four of the men evaded arrest and were convicted in absentia, but the others served between 3.5 and seven years in prison. Their lawyers said the men would now seek compensation.
NATO troops were deployed during ethnic conflict between government forces and ethnic Albanian rebels in 2001. Some stayed on to monitor implementation of the peace deal.
During his first exploring visit to the state of West Virginia, adventurer Coyote Peterson went off peering under giant rocks in search of a rare blue crayfish. While he didn’t find what he was looking for under the first two rocks, he did find a salamander and a crayfish of the non-blue variety. Moving to a heavy rock, Peterson finally located a beautiful female blue crayfish who was in the midst of regrowing a claw. Because this particular crayfish appeared to be a bit of an anomaly, Peterson and crew were careful to gather important data.
Unlike most crayfish species these sapphire blue beauties live underground and not in the mountain streams and rivers like many of their cousins. However finding them is much easier said than done, since they can burrow down more than 6 feet!
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A Dunedin man has had an encounter of a lifetime after an emu was spotted walking along a residential street.
Logan Walden filmed the surreal moment on Church Street, Green Island.
In the video, a woman can be heard saying, "Waiting for the wildlife people! Oh, give it something to eat!"
Mr Walden later took to Facebook to share his unusual experience, writing, "Come to Dunedin they said an emu spotted on church street! This poor animal was neglected! Felt for this Emu!!"
Many believe that smoking the sticky-icky will make you lazy, but not in Cali. Police are looking for vandals that changed the infamous Hollywood sign to read “Hollyweed”.
According to CBSNews.com, the bandit or bandit(s) climbed the mountain and threw two tarps over the “O’s” to make them appear like “E’s.”
Police states the crime is being investigated as misdemeanor trespassing, but that they will review the video footage.
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“The UK car market continues to develop and evolve. Sales are put above 10 million units for the first time in 2016 evidence of the continuing popularity of car ownership. Within the market, buyers are increasingly looking for vehicles that match their lifestyles with compact, multi-purpose and executive models currently benefiting from especially strong demand.”
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What began as a concerning session for pets, consumers and small businesses ended with bipartisan support for two bills that will protect pet choice and uphold high standards for pet retailers and breeders in Virginia. Legislators and Gov. Terry McAuliffe deserve thanks for listening to their constituents and for taking the time to understand the role of the responsible pet industry in providing pets to millions of Virginians.
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Eight homes were evacuated while an army bomb disposal team carried out an investigation in Coventry.
Officers have searched a property in Brookside Avenue where they found possible suspicious items, police said.
A 20-year-old man has been held under the Explosives Act.
The Army's Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) was called to carry out an examination of the items. Police said the evacuations were a precautionary measure.
Controlled explosion
The BBC understands a controlled explosion took place on an area of scrap land nearby.
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Police said they were keeping an "open mind" in relation to the incident, which started during the morning. The road has been closed.
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WHEN unlicensed driver James Kendal Whiteman hit the road on October 21, he was unaware his licence had expired 16 days earlier.
Whiteman, 35, was pulled over by Bundaberg police along Hanbury St, Bundaberg North, at 4.25pm and was informed of his oversight.
Whiteman told Bundaberg Magistrates Court that he had recently obtained full-time work at North Bundaberg.
"You'll be walking or riding a bike,” Magistrate Belinda Merrin told Whiteman.
Whiteman pleaded guilty to driving unlicensed and due to his "significant traffic history” was fined $500 and disqualified from driving for one month.
"You know the consequences of driving within the next month,” Ms Merrin said.
"Not going to happen,” Whiteman said before he left the courtroom.
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The first day of the annual Demolition Derby at the Lakeshore Foundation wrapped up on Feb. 2, 2018 with two days left of competition. Seven teams from around the country came to compete against one another for the title.
In the first 10 days of the DUI (Driving Under Intoxicant) campaign,December 1-10 inclusive, there have been 260 arrests on suspicion of DUI, compared to 243 for the same period in 2016.
Whilst most are alcohol related, there have also been positive tests for drug driving.
There are multiple examples of arrested drivers found to have an alcohol concentration of more than 100 micrograms per 100 millilitres of breath. These have been intercepted throughout the country, including the morning after and early evening.
The limits are, 9 micrograms of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath for a specified driver. A specified driver includes learner, novice and professional driver. 22 micrograms of alcohol per 100 millitres of breath for a non-specified driver.
The Garda message is, “This Christmas campaign will continue to concentrate on intoxicated drivers all day every day. These high risk drivers put everyone’s life in danger. Never ever drink and drive.”
Barrie is one step closer to turning the old downtown transit terminal into a marketplace. City Hall on Monday night voted in principal to go ahead with the plan, with the first step being the relocation of the transit ticket office. The structure at Barrie’s waterfront will then be slowly converted to a Downtown Public Market that may even be home to the Barrie Farmer’s Market. The idea to flip the transit terminal into a public market came in December of 2013, shortly after Barrie Transit stopped seeing the site as a terminal and more as a hub in an expanded transit system. City staff will conduct a transit hub study over the coming weeks, in an effort to find a suitable place for the Barrie Transit hub to be relocated, with Allandale Station being floated as a viable option. You can take a look at the proposed market through a website created by the Barrie BIA here.
You could do a billion lunges and planks to get your thighs slim for bikini season, but what about those imperfections the gym can't cure? Stretch marks, bruises, and razor burn seem to plague this area most of all. But no worries, we've got you covered (literally). You can easily erase all those upper-leg issues with these tips and tricks. Go ahead and buy those cutoff shorts, because your legs are going to look gorgeous this Summer!
The community of Deer Lodge was recently targeted by a vandal or vandals with crude graffiti.
Victims say that cars, a playground and even a church were hit with spray-painted drawings of penises.
Resident Nick McKinnon says he has no idea why someone would target him or his neighbors.
Luckily, McKinnon says the blue spray paint was still sticky when he found it, so he was easily able to take it off.
It seems other structures weren't so lucky, and it will be much harder to take off the graffiti.
"There's no respect," he says. "When kids ran around toilet-papering houses, yeah, it was a hassle, but at least it wasn't permanent. There's going to be vehicles and buildings that it's going to take a paint job to fix."
The Deer Lodge Police Department says it's investigating the crimes.
In the meantime, some have tried to cover up the penis drawings by spraying more paint over them.
Missouri Governor Eric Greitens says he wants his five new appointees to the state veterans commission to fire the leader of the embattled St. Louis Veterans Home.
Greitens during his Monday announcement said he's calling for changes in leadership after an independent investigation found substandard care at the home.
Some patients, families and staff have complained for months about care at the home. But prior reviews didn't turn up any wrongdoing.
Greitens last month called for another investigation by Massachusetts nursing home consultant Harmony Healthcare International, which recommended an immediate change in leadership.
Greitens now says he wants Administrator Rolando Carter and Missouri Veterans Commission Executive Director Larry Kay to be replaced.
Neither Kay nor Carter immediately returned Associated Press requests for comment Monday.
Administrator West Iqtedar Ahmed has directed that the modern vehicles and machinery equipped with automatic mechanism, being used for ongoing cleaning work, should only be operated and handled carefully in accordance with the defined procedures.
The irresponsible and negligent staffers would face strict action in this regard, he observed. He said this while reviewing the repair work of machinery and vehicles in Orangi and Site Zone here, said a statement on Monday.
He also directed to perform spray of anti-insecticides, just after cleaning work and shifting of nullahs to the landfill sites.
A driver was killed in a crash involving a dump truck Monday afternoon on Alico Road.
The crash happened at Gator Road around 2 p.m. One westbound lane of Alico was open as of 5:50.
The driver of a car involved died at the scene, while the driver of the dump truck was taken to the hospital.
Count on NBC2 for updates.
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A George Town waterfront business and a Savannah restaurant were hit by burglars sometime Tuesday night or early Wednesday morning, the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service confirmed.
Police were alerted to a break-in at the Digicel store on North Church street around 4:30 a.m. Officers said a glass panel at the front of the store was smashed and some electronic devices were taken.
The second incident was reported around 6 a.m. in Savannah. A small restaurant on Homestead Crescent behind the Rubis gas station was broken into and a television and some food taken.
No one was hurt in either break-in and both incidents occurred when the businesses were closed.
Both incidents are under investigation and anyone with information is asked to call the RCIPS.
Greensboro and Charlottesville, Va. share a macabre commonality: In 1979, militant leftists were violently attacked by white supremacists, leaving five dead. On Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017, leftists were attacked by a weaponized car in Charlottesville, resulting in one fatality and 19 injuries.
Matthew Casella, a member of International Socialist Organization from Greensboro, was comforted by Joyce Johnson, a survivor of the 1979 Greensboro massacre, as he recounted the carnage in the immediate aftermath of the car-ramming in Charlottesville.
Mayor Nancy Vaughan and others also spoke at a vigil for Charlottesville that took place in Greensboro on Sunday evening.
“When I looked at the TV yesterday and say the horror unfold, I thought to myself: We are not this,” Vaughan said. “But the more I thought about it, the more I thought: Yes, we are. We are a community very similar to Charlottesville. And if it can happen there, it can happen anywhere. We have to stand strong against neo-Nazism, against white supremacy.”
Righteous is the cornerstone and foundation for a nation to be strong. Unrighteousness is its undoing and the nation will crumble under the storms of change.
A father and son accused of burglarizing multiple Subway restaurants in Hollywood have been arrested.
Surveillance video captured the scene at the Subway restaurant near Stirling Road and North 29th Avenue on April 12 at around 1:45 a.m.
Hollywood Police said 25-year-old Nathan Cole shattered the glass of the store and took off with a safe containing $300.
Cameras outside recorded his father, 57-year-old James Earl Cole, keeping watch.
Both men have been arrested.
According to police, the duo also took cash registers from two other Hollywood Subway restaurants on April 9.
They’re both charged with burglary, grand theft and criminal mischief.
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Locos Under 19s faced Ellon Meadows in their fourth league match of the season looking to continue their 100% record.
The first goal came for Locos after 13 minutes when Reece Brown drove into the box and fired a low cross from the left which was met by Adam Smith.
The second goal followed twelve minutes later which was a carbon copy of the first with Brown combining again with Smith .
Ellon pulled a goal back from the penalty spot.
Having set up Locos’ first two goals, Reece Brown showed some great skills in the box to create space for a shot which he placed inside the far post for a 3–1.
Locos extended their lead after 10 minutes of the second half through Harrison Hinks .
The fifth and final goal for Locos came when Josh Christie hit a vicious dipping shot from the left wing which looped over the keeper and in.
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi police say a driver was shot as he tried to run over a police officer at a roadblock.
Jackson Police Chief Lee Vance tells local media it happened Wednesday as 28-year-old Michael Handford was driving a Chevrolet Camaro reported stolen from Copiah County. He says Handford tried to evade the roadblock, then tried to run over an officer.
Vance says the unidentified officer fired multiple times at Handford, hitting him in the buttocks. Handford was hospitalized with injuries that were not considered life-threatening. No officers were injured.
Police Commander Tyree Jones says both Handford and the officer are black.
Handford is charged with attempted aggravated assault on a police officer and possessing a stolen vehicle.
Vance says police will investigate to see if laws or police policies were broken.
Military officials say two soldiers are dead and six are hurt after a military vehicle struck them while they were in formation at an Army base in South Carolina.
Fort Jackson officials say two of the six soldiers injured Friday afternoon were in critical condition and all of the soldiers hurt were taken to a hospital off the base near Columbia.
The statement from Fort Jackson called the incident a "tragic accident," but did not give details about where the wreck happened or the type of vehicle involved.
Fort Jackson says the names of the soldiers killed will be released after families are notified.
The Army says it has started a thorough investigation.
Fort Jackson is the Army's largest training instillation, with more than 50,000 recruits assigned there each year.
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Regional Police and fire officials were called to the scene of a suspicious fire in Waterloo Wednesday evening.
Officials say they got a call for a structure fire from multiple people at an abandoned property on Ira Needles Boulevard between Westhill Drive and Thorndale Drive around 7 p.m.
Officials say the fire was quickly put out and no one was injured.
There's no word on a damage estimate at this time but say there were few contents inside the building
Fire prevention and regional police continue to investigate.
A man turned himself in after an investigation found that he had hit a man with his vehicle and left without rendering aid.
Officers responded to the 4900 block of State Highway 21 after receiving a call of someone lying in a ditch on Jan. 14.
The person, Geneva Serna, 48, was believed to have been hit by a car in the morning.
The suspect was found to be Leroy Conerway Jr. Conerway turned himself in and bonded out on the same day. He was charged with accident involving death, a second degree felony.
Police believe that Conerway was traveling westbound when he hit Serna and left the scene without rendering aid.
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COLUMBUS, Ind. – Indiana State Police are searching for a missing 78-year-old man who is considered to be in danger.
Police say Tommy Dale Allman was last heard from at about 7:33 a.m. Tuesday.
According to police, Allman was traveling from Scottsburg, Indiana to Columbus, Indiana to visit family when he disappeared.
The man was last seen driving a silver 2007 Buick Lucerne with a Florida license plate of MAK724.
Allman is described as being 5 feet 7 inches tall and about 240 pounds. He has balding hair and blue eyes.
Anyone who sees Allman or the Buick is asked to call 911, their local police or the Indiana State Police Post at Sellersburg at 1-812-246-5424.
Police say Allman does not qualify for a Silver Alert because of the medical exception.
SAN DIEGO — Three people were injured in a fire at a Mid-City home Saturday.
Firefighters responded to the home in the 5400 block of Grape Street at about 2 p.m., according to the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department.
Two adults and one child were taken to a hospital for smoke inhalation.
Crews worked to keep the fire from spreading to the home’s attic, and it was knocked down by about 2:30.
The fire caused an estimated $175,000 in damage to the house and its content.
Residential fire at 5400 Grape St. at about 2 pm today. Two adults and 1 child taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation. Crews prevented spread of fire to nearby homes. Investigators looking into the cause. #teamwork #firefighters pic.twitter.com/8etPBW44Cg — SDFD (@SDFD) February 3, 2018
WORTHINGTON, Ohio — An Ohio man says he was trying to set a good example for his children when he turned in $14,000 he found on the side of the road.
WBNS-TV reports (http://bit.ly/2oGSCeU ) Jake Bowers found the money April 8 as he drove his family to a park in Worthington, a Columbus suburb.
Bowers said when he initially saw the bag on the roadside, he thought it might contain someone's laptop. Instead, it was filled with $100 bills.
Bowers took the bag to the Worthington police station, and it was returned to its owner.
ANZA — Riverside County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating the circumstances behind a hit and run two-vehicle collision that seriously injured two men Friday, the department said in a statement Saturday.
The accident, which occurred at about 4:30 p.m. in the 59700 block of Everett Road, involved a pick-up truck and a quad vehicle.
Two adult males in the quad were airlifted to hospitals.
The pick-up truck driver left the accident scene, the statement said.
“Witness statements and physical evidence suggested the incident was the result of marijuana plants that were stolen from a nearby property,” the statement said.
No arrests have been made and no further information will be released at this time, the statement said.
Anyone with information about this incident is invited to contact the Hemet Station at 951-791-3400.
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Support of the Philadelphia Eagles will not be tolerated in the Boston Celtics’ locker room.
Following the Celtics’ 119-110 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Friday, head coach Brad Stevens’ postgame press conference was interrupted by Philadelphia native Marcus Morris, who let a loose a loud “E-A-G-L-E-S” chant.
Morris clearly is excited for Super Bowl LII on Sunday, but the boisterous support of his hometown Eagles did not go over too well with Stevens, who joked about punishing the star forward.
Check out the hilarious scene in the video below, captured by MassLive’s Jay King.
As always, Stevens is tough but fair.
The Celtics will have some business to take care off before they watch the Eagles and New England Patriots face off on Super Sunday, as they’ll host the Portland Trail Blazers in a matinee contest at TD Garden, with tip-off scheduled for 12 p.m. ET.
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A boy dressed as Lord Krishna, a Hindu deity, participates in a parade to mark Gaijatra festival, also known as the "cow festival," in Kathmandu, Nepal. Hindus in Kathmandu celebrate the festival to ask for salvation and peace for their departed...more
A boy dressed as Lord Krishna, a Hindu deity, participates in a parade to mark Gaijatra festival, also known as the "cow festival," in Kathmandu, Nepal. Hindus in Kathmandu celebrate the festival to ask for salvation and peace for their departed loved ones. Cows are regarded as holy animals in Nepal which help departed souls to reach heaven. REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar
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HOW DID HE LOOK BEFORE THE INJURY?
Bridgewater was a budding star. Over his first two seasons, he started 28 games, and had 28 touchdowns and 21 interceptions. In 2015, he made the Pro Bowl, started every game, helped the Vikings go 11-5, and had 14 touchdowns and nine picks. He was on his way. But the knee injury cast doubts on whether he could return to his pre-injury form. Or would he never be the same player again? It was a reasonable question to ask.
USF Men beat Mary, Women fall
USF Men beat Mary, Women fall
SIOUX FALLS, SD… Drew Guebert scored 26 points and Trevon Evans 19 as the USF men beat Mary 75-66 Friday night at the Stewart Center. The women lost 76-71 despite 19 from Kaely Hummel and 17 points by Mariah Szymansski.
Mercy Medical Center has been named the recipient of the 2018 AONE (American Organization of Nurse Executives) Prism Diversity Award. This award recognizes a nurse leader or organization which has advanced diversity efforts within the nursing profession, community or organization. AONE is a subsidiary of the American Hospital Association.
Mercy’s efforts to connect with the community through programs like mWORKS (Mercy’s Workforce Outreach: Raising Knowledge and Skills) were key in the hospital receiving the award.
On behalf of Mercy Medical Center, Mercy Senior Vice President of Operations, Susan Finlayson, DNP, RN, accepted the Prism Award AONE 2018 in Indianapolis on April 13.
New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi speaks with members of the media during a news conference at the team's baseball spring training facilities, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017, in Tampa, Fla. New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi speaks with members of the media during a news conference at the team's baseball spring training facilities, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017, in Tampa, Fla.
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Philippine officials say a Filipino doctor linked to planned terror attacks in the United States was arrested earlier this year for alleged involvement in kidnappings and beheadings blamed on pro-Islamic State group militants
Chief State Counsel Ricardo Paras said Saturday that the U.S. government has requested Russel Salic to be extradited to face terrorism financing charges. The request is pending in a Manila court.
Paras said the department of justice will decide whether to let Salic face criminal complaints first in the Philippines or be allowed to be flown to the U.S. to answer terrorism allegations there.
U.S. prosecutors said Friday that Salic was part of a disrupted 2016 plot to carry out terror attacks in New York City.
COLUMBUS, OH - The Powder Coating Research Group (PCR Group) has relocated to a new facility in Columbus, Ohio. PCR Group, an independent research and development company, recently moved to 1823 O’Brien Rd. on Columbus’ west side. The new facility boasts a 3000-square-foot operation including an expanded processing area, two isolated spray rooms, a comprehensive testing lab and conference room.
“Our new location gives us greater processing and evaluation capabilities,” said Senior Testing Manager, Nick Page. “In addition, this modern facility offers greater convenience and amenities compared to our former downtown location.” The PCR Group will host the 2017 PC Summit in October at the Columbus Westin and in their new lab.
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After just one trip around Findley Lake, Nadia Bagley decided to start stuffing her piggy bank to one day buy her own kayak. The 12-year-old attended “Paddlecraft Fridays,” a free event Friday at Findley State Park in Wellington. Visitors and campers learned to canoe, kayak, and maneuver a stand up paddleboard before setting off for a one-hour trip around the lake.
Pictured: Kicking off a 95-degree weekend, Wiz Moore, the park’s naturalist, taught a small group of four how to row, brake, and get in and out of a kayak. Jessica Jackson and Victoria Jackson also joined in on the outdoor adventure, ready for a tan and a workout.
MUSICAL THRONES: A Parody of Ice and Fire brings your most beloved and behated characters to life as you take a hilarious journey through all six seasons of the “Game of Thrones” TV series.
MUSICAL THRONES: A Parody of Ice and Fire is composed by the hysterical mad men behind the long-running SILENCE! THE MUSICAL, Jon and Al Kaplan. Sing and dance along with Daenerys and her dragons, Tyrion, Joffrey and all the jolly members of the Lannister and Stark families in this love letter to fans.
You will be transported to Thrones’ magical locations (if you close your eyes) where bloodthirsty musical theater comics leave no joke unturned in serving up Thrones’ notorious violence, power struggles, manipulation and even a ballad or two. This show is preparing for battle so saddle up and come on down to King’s Landing – and hold onto your swords!
*This show contains adult themes and language.
Tickets start at $20.00.
Senate report on court delays gets at big truths about criminal justice system
Earlier this week, in a grovelling exercise that is the norm for journalists wanting copies of court exhibits in most parts of this country, I found myself in line at the clerk’s counter at the main courthouse in downtown Toronto.
I was already beside myself with indignation, having spent the morning trying to hear the lawyers and witness in a significant sex-assault trial I am covering — microphones that amplify are a rarity in Ontario courts — and being stymied in my efforts to even physically get the permission form for exhibits to the judge.
South Korea will seek strategic partnerships with the U.S. and the United Arab Emirates(UAE) in order to boost its chances of winning the bid to build nuclear power plants in Saudi Arabia.
According to Democratic Party lawmaker Kwon Chil-seung Tuesday, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy and the Korea Electric Power Corporation(KEPCO) recently discussed ways to pursue such projects in Saudi Arabia.
While the Energy Ministry plans to discuss boosting cooperation with the U.S., KEPCO and the Korea Hydro and Nuclear Power Company will seek strategic cooperation with related U.S. industries.
South Korea will also jointly pursue Saudi Arabia's power plant projects with the UAE, based on KEPCO’s experience of completing the construction of the UAE's Barakah nuclear power plant.
As part of efforts to promote the excellence of South Korean power plants, KEPCO and other related industries will hold a roadshow in Saudi Arabia in the second half of the year.
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NEW YORK A pipe bomb strapped to a man went off in the New York City subway near Times Square on Monday, injuring the suspect and another person at the height of the morning rush hour, law enforcement officials said.
The man and the other person were being treated for non-life-threatening injuries. The officials spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly about the incident.
Police say the explosion happened in an underground passageway under 42nd Street between 7th and 8th Avenues. The 7:30 a.m. blast filled the passageway, crowded with throngs of Monday morning commuters, with smoke.
The explosion triggered a massive emergency response by police and fire both above and below ground, tangling subway and bus service at the nearby Port Authority bus terminal.
“During the year, the Hospitality industry across the UAE remained under pressure and the hotels in Abu Dhabi dropped in both RevPAR (Revenue per Room), ADR (Average Daily Room rate) and occupancy level in comparison to 2015,” it said.
Lakers point guard Isaiah Thomas took to Twitter on Sunday night, fielding his followers' questions while on the road in Indianapolis.
The first-year Laker covered a variety of topics, including how much he enjoys being part of the purple and gold, his personal return from injury and the potential of his young teammates.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK, Colo. — Trail Ridge Road is open to bicyclists and pedestrians but is not expected to open for vehicles until next month, Rocky Mountain National Park officials said.
Trail Ridge Road is a stretch of U.S. 34 that crosses the park from Estes Park to Grand Lake.
Reaching an elevation of more than 12,000 feet, it’s the highest continuous paved road in the nation. It closes in the winter because of snow and treacherous conditions.
Officials said strong winds and rapidly changing weather are still factors this time of year. The Trail Ridge Road Status line at 970-586-1222 us the most up-to-date information about the road.
In this image taken from video footage, a wounded man is evacuated from the scene of a blast in a restaurant in Mogadishu, Somalia, Wednesday, June 14, 2017. Gunmen posing as military forces were holding an unknown number of hostages inside a popular restaurant in Somalia's capital in an attack that began when a car bomb exploded at the gate, police and a witness said Wednesday night, while the extremist group al-Shabab claimed responsibility. AP Photo)
A Thessaloniki court on Friday imposed a 10-year sentence on a 43-year-old Bulgarian man found guilty of having kept a female compatriot aged 26 hostage in a container in Kilkis, northern Greece.
The man held her for three months, during which time he forced her to do farming work during the day and raped her at night.
The 26-year-old managed to escape from the container last November and alerted police who arrested her abuser.
He was returned to prison, where he has been in pretrial custody for nearly a year, to serve his sentence.
The buildings were about 60 years old and had reached the end of their usefulness, the city says. Firefighters were working out of a single-wide trailer onsite because the old station had fallen out of code, and library staff was making stopgap repairs to its building.
The Brit singer has sold more than on million tickets on the Aussie leg alone.
People in the Queen Street area of Charlottetown will have a new place to buy groceries in their neighbourhood as early as Thursday - Murphy's Pharmacies is opening a new pharmacy, food market and health centre. The location is that of the former Queen Street Co-op that closed in 2015 .
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A male cyclist has suffered head and facial injuries after being involved in a crash with a van yesterday evening (Wednesday June 14).
West Midlands Ambulance Service were called to the scene at the junction of High Street and Bridge Street at 6.30pm.
Two ambulances, a paramedic officer and a helicopter from Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance were sent, which landed in Abbey Fields.
A spokesman for the service said: “The male was found with facial and head injuries. He wasn’t wearing a cycle helmet.
“He was not fully conscious, and doctors anaesthetised him at the scene.
“He was taken by land ambulance with a doctor on board to University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire.”
The cyclist’s condition is currently unknown.
April 6Huafon Microfibre Shanghai Co Ltd :
* Says net profit for FY 2017 Q1 to increase by 60 percent to 90 percent, or to be 24.5 million yuan to 29 million yuan, compared to net profit of FY 2016 Q1 (15.3 million yuan)
* Says increased sales revenue as main reason for the forecast
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A search by one of Scunthorpe’s oldest pubs, The Lord Bobs, to host a party for drinkers who share the same name as the pub has now been extended to women.
Roberts, Bobs, Robbies and Bobbies with ID and photographs will be given two free pints on December 22.
The free beer offer will mark the relaunch of the 117-year-old hotel on Wells Street following a refurb.
Co-tenant Graham Matthews has also issued an invitation to women called Roberta or Bobbie to enjoy drinks on the house.
In another move The Bobs has put back opening times on Fridays and Saturdays from 9am until 10am.
John Cena To Take Hiatus From WWE After WrestleMania 33
It looks like John Cena will soon be taking another hiatus from WWE.
Cena, who faces Bray Wyatt for the WWE Championship at tonight’s edition of SmackDown LIVE after losing the title in the Elimination Chamber main event this past Sunday, is expected to take another lengthy break from his regular schedule as he has a couple of times in the recent past.
Dave Meltzer noted during a recent episode of his Wrestling Observer Radio program that Cena is expected to take his hiatus after this year’s WrestleMania.
The longtime top WWE Superstar was originally rumored to face The Undertaker at this year’s “Show of Shows,” however the latest rumors have him teaming with his girlfriend Nikki Bella to take on The Miz and his wife Maryse in a mixed tag-team match.
WrestleMania 33 goes down live on Sunday, April 2nd at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida. Join us here on 4/2 for live play-by-play results coverage of the show.
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* Q2 NET LOSS 3,530 ZLOTYS VERSUS LOSS OF 43,020 ZLOTYS A YEAR AGO Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
A 30-year-old man, Isyaka Dahiru, has got tongues wagging after he married two women at the same time in Nasarawa State. The event which took place on New Year eve, brought the number of his wives to three. Dahiru, a graduate of Accountancy from the state Federal Polytechnic, shared his pre-wedding photos with the two […]
Fort Worth, Texas — A capital murder charge has been dismissed against a North Texas man in the death of his 2-year-old daughter, after prosecutors learned her then-5-year-old brother admitted causing her death.
Anthony Michael Sanders was accused of smothering his daughter, Ellie Mae, at their home in the Fort Worth suburb of Watauga in 2015. Investigators believed Sanders held his hand over her mouth out of anger for her interrupting his computer games.
Jailed since April 2016, Sanders denied responsibility. He said he found his daughter not breathing after his son reported she wouldn’t wake up.
The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports prosecutors recently learned the boy told his mother he was responsible. Investigators say the boy cried as he told them he accidentally rolled a heavy pillow onto his sister’s face while they played and it was too heavy for him to move.
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The Broncos have lost a member of their linebacking corps for the 2018 season.
Deiontrez Mount was carted off the field during Tuesday’s practice with an apparent leg injury and Mike Klis of KUSA reports on Wednesday that he has been diagnosed with a torn Achilles. He’s expected to have surgery in the next couple of days.
Mount joined the Broncos late last summer and opened the regular season on their practice squad. He was elevated to the active roster in November and made seven tackles in seven appearances that saw him spend most of his time on special teams.
Mount was a sixth-round pick of the Titans in 2015 and had an interception in four games as a rookie. He played one game for the Colts in 2016 and spent the 2017 offseason with them until being waived in August.
× Sports Central, 04.24.18: A Conversation with Terry Boers
WGN Radio’s Adam Hoge has an intimate conversation with the iconic Chicago broadcaster, columnist, and author Terry Boers. Terry reminisces about his life and elaborates on his time spent on-air in radio and behind the pen with the Chicago Sun-Times. Adam also has Boers share particulars from his new book, “The Score of a Lifetime: 25 Years Talking Chicago Sports.”
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San Jose work crews will be using stealth construction techniques to fix parts of the city's network of sewage pipes. Damaged pipes throughout districts 6, 9 and 10 will be replaced, including those in Glen Eyrie, Camden and Chynoweth avenues, Almaden Road and smaller residential streets.
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BLACKSBURG, Va. — Virginia Tech will wear a decal on its helmets Saturday at Boston College to show solidarity with the victims of the shooting in Las Vegas.
The No. 16 Hokies play the Eagles at 7:15 p.m.
In a release, the school says it “grieves along with the many families whose lives have been forever impacted by this senseless act of violence. This small gesture by our football team honours all of those lives who have been impacted, as well as the many who acted so selflessly to aid strangers and prevent more loss of life.”
The school was the site of the massacre of 32 people on April 16, 2007. The gunman then took his own life.
Virginia Tech also has ties with UNLV, whose athletic director, Desiree Francois-Reed was a deputy AD for the Hokies before accepting the new position.
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Insurer Wants Quick Win In Faulty Pipeline Coverage Dispute
A Travelers unit on Friday urged a Texas federal court to quickly rule that it doesn’t have to cover steel pipe manufacturer Tex-Tube Co.’s costs to defend a lawsuit over an alleged defect in a section of a pipeline, contending that the underlying ...read more
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BRANSON, Mo. – Mornings with Josh Grisham on My100.1 welcomes actor Stephen Dorff to the show.
Dorff received his claim to fame in 1992 when he was chosen from over 2000 young men from around the world for the role of PK in The Power of One opposite of Morgan Freeman and Fay Masterson. Other movie credits include Blade, Space Truckers, Public Enemies and most recently the Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2016 prequel Leatherface.
In Dorff’s latest project, Wheeler, he plays an aspiring musician from Texas, who travels to Nashville to try his hand at county music. Dorff spoke to Grisham about the inspiration behind the movie, which he not only stars in, but co-wrote:
Upcoming movies for Dorff also include Jackals and Music, War and Love.
More information on Dorff can be found here.
The full interview between Grisham and Dorff can be found here.
Talk about an egregious error.
Didi Gregorius' name was spelled wrong in an ad located behind home plate for his bat day on May 12.
It was spelled "Didi Gregious."
Didi Gregorius' last name is misspelled on an ad at Yankee Stadium. (YES Network)
Gregorius came in hitting .324 with seven homers and 24 RBIs.
Didi Gregorius still focusing on improving despite elite play
It's not like he hasn't been the starting shortstop since 2015 or anything.
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Back in 1999 Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace hit cinemas, the first of film in the franchise to be released since 1983’s Return of the Jedi.
While the film made over $1 billion, a huge feat for 20 years ago, it’s now much derided as one of the worst Star Wars movies to date.
And no character from that film has been more criticised than Jar Jar Binks, the slapstick Gungan companion of Anakin Skywalker.
Best, who played Jar Jar Binks, has previously spoken out on how the bad reaction affected him, but has now revealed it almost led to him taking his own life.
Leaders of 28 countries are set to attend a Chinese summit next month showcasing President Xi Jinping’s signature foreign policy plan, but few will hail from major Western countries.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Tuesday that Vladimir Putin of Russia, Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey and Spain’s Mariano Rajoy are among those slated to appear next month in Beijing for a summit to discuss Xi’s “One Belt, One Road” infrastructure investment program to stitch together the Eurasian continent.
Wang said leaders from France and Germany will not attend due to their domestic election schedules, not because they snubbed China.
China has sought to frame Xi’s vision for the China-led development program as an inclusive project rather than a statement of geopolitical ambitions that should concern the West.
A Sydney children's author is in a legal battle with fashion giant Zara over the name of a character in her books
Baby bump debut
Talk about a "bump" in the news. More than a month after it was announced that she was expecting, Duchess Kate debuted her baby bump on Oct. 10. Kate, wearing a light blue lace Temperley dress, showed off her belly as she supported World Mental Health Day at an event at Buckingham Palace. Prince William and Kate have not announced their third child's due date, but most speculate that it is in March or April 2018. Stephen Fry, president of mental health charity Mind, said, "I do understand she's been having this problem more severely than many pregnant mothers and so we're very grateful [she's here]."
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Home Indiana Evansville Evansville Police Department Looking to Sell South Sector Building June 14th, 2017 Britney Taylor Evansville, Indiana Pinterest
The Evansville Police Department is looking to sell its South Sector building. The Board of Public Safety approved a measure to put the building up for auction. The building is located on Taylor Avenue, just off of Riverside Drive. City officials say this is one step of several to get the building sold.
The Evansville Police Department is looking to sell its South Sector building. The Board of Public Safety approved a measure to put the building up for auction.
Capt. Stephanie Cox said, “We’ve been working with legal department to follow the correct steps. If we get your approval then we’ll go in front of City Council and upon their approval will take it to auction.”
Officials say the next step for the South Sector office is to go to City Council for approval.
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LOS ANGELES — Costa Rican international Marco Urena accounted for the first two goals in Los Angeles FC pre-season history Friday as the expansion franchise club tied MLS champion Toronto FC 2-2.
The game pitted Toronto captain Michael Bradley against his father, AFC head coach Bob Bradley.
"All in all, not bad," Bob Bradley said of his team's performance.
"There's a lot of work to do still," he added.
Tsubasa Endoh and Sebastian Giovinco scored for Toronto, which led 1-0 and 2-1. Urena pulled LAFC even for the second time in the 84th minute.
The game, which saw both teams field younger lineups in the first half before turning to senior players in the second, was played at UCLA.
"It was a good day. We got a lot of guys minutes," said Toronto coach Greg Vanney.
UNITED NATIONS (AP) - North Korea's deputy U.N. ambassador is accusing the United States of turning the Korean peninsula into "the world's biggest hotspot" and creating "a dangerous situation in which a thermonuclear war may break out at any moment."
Kim In Ryong told a news conference Monday that U.S.-South Korean military exercises being staged now are the largest-ever "aggressive war drill." He said North Korea's measures to bolster its nuclear forces are self-defensive "to cope with the U.S. vicious nuclear threat and blackmail."
He says his country "is ready to react to any mode of war desired by the U.S."
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0:38 Scene of stabbing death on Ninth Street Pause
0:33 Stabbing in central Modesto leaves one man dead
2:43 Frank Carson emerges from jail to cheers from family and friends
0:40 Parade float up in flames because of cigarette thrown out car window
1:54 Why we make New Year's resolutions
1:00 Bret Harte's Dishion is girls cross country Runner of the Year
0:52 Huge fight greets holiday shoppers at Modesto's Vintage Faire Mall
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A shoplifting call Monday night at an Upland Walmart provided a little excitement for shoppers.
Upland police responded to a shoplifting call around 7 p.m. at Walmart, at 1540 W. Foothill Boulevard, according to Upland Capt. Marcelo Blanco.
There was a comment that a shoplifter may have had a gun, so officers donned safety gear.
But no weapon was found, Blanco said. Rumors that a SWAT team was at the location are not true, he said.
The FDA approves Flexion Therapeutics' (FLXN -4.3% ) Zilretta (triamcinolone acetonide extended-release injectable suspension) for the treatment of knee pain due to osteoarthritis. The non-opioid medication is administered via an injection into the knee joint and provides pain relief for up to 12 weeks.
Zilretta should be available by prescription by the end of the month.
Management will host a conference call on Monday, October 9 at 8:00 am ET to discuss the approval and launch plans.
Shares are due to resume trading in about 10 minutes.
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Auto industry stakeholders: are you ready for 2017?
M&A will fuel sweeping changes across the automotive industry in 2017, writes Randy Miller, Global Automotive & Transportation Leader, EY
In 2016, we saw the first steps in a permanent shift in our industry towards a future of autonomous vehicles and shared services.
OEMs announced their own autonomous vehicle spinoffs and subsidiaries, and more software start-ups and Silicon Valley companies partnered with major players in the automotive industry….
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Bills coach Sean McDermott says it's uncertain whether starting cornerback E.J. Gaines will play in Buffalo's game at Cincinnati on Sunday.
Gaines will be listed as questionable because of a groin injury.
In updating the status on other injured players, McDermott says he's "fairly confident" defensive end Shaq Lawson will return after missing one game with a groin injury.
As expected, starting receiver Jordan Matthews and starting linebacker Ramon Humber have been ruled out after both broke thumbs in a 23-17 win at Atlanta last weekend.
At 3-1, the Bills lead the AFC East and are off to their best start since opening the 2011 season with four wins in their first five games.
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Students at Marist St. Francis Elementary School in Lepua shown in this group photo on Wednesday as they cheer for the camera, for Catholic Education Week in American Samoa. The week started on Monday, with speakers talking to students at all Catholics schools on island and included other events as part of the celebration. [courtesy photo]
March 28 Toronto-Dominion Bank
* The Toronto-Dominion Bank announces intention to buy back common shares through specific share repurchase program in connection with normal course issuer bid
* Toronto-Dominion Bank - Entered into an agreement to repurchase common shares through daily purchases subject to a maximum of 14.5 million common shares
* Program will form part of TD's normal course issuer bid for up to 15 million common shares announced on March 2, 2017
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Umbrellas will come in handy on the first day of the new year as a lingering pattern of rain sets in that could carry us well into the work week.
A father's nicotine use may have a significant impact on children's risk of some diseases. In a study published in the online biomedical sciences journal eLife , Oliver J. Rando, MD, PhD, and colleagues at UMass Medical School, demonstrate that mice born of fathers who are habitually exposed to nicotine inherit enhanced chemical tolerance and drug clearance abilities.
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A corrections officer at the Greensville Correctional Center in Emporia and a half-dozen inmates have been charged with attempted murder and other felonies after a stabbing attack on an inmate involving makeshift weapons.
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Get ready to see Michael Bolton like you’ve never seen him before.
The 65-year-old singer is trying his hand at hip hop on this week’s Lip Sync Battle — going head-to-head with Saturday Night Live‘s Pete Davidson.
In a sneak peek at the showdown, Bolton storms the stage to perform his rendition of Coolio’s 1995 hit “Gangsta’s Paradise.” Ever the dedicated entertainer, he goes all out wardrobe-wise in black track pants, a tank, gold chains and bicep tats, leaving co-host LL Cool J doubled over with laughter.
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But it’s co-host Chrissy Teigen‘s reaction that says it all.
“That got real dark,” she says. “Oh my God. I heard birds chirping and I was like, ‘This is going to be cute!’ And then, holy s—. That was so awesome.”
Lip Sync Battle airs Thursdays (10 p.m. ET) on Paramount Network.
Natalia Sokolovskaya
Russian pianist Natalia Sokolovskaya will perform an intimate chamber music concert entitled Natalia and Friends tomorrow evening at Robert Samut Hall, Floriana.
The programme will feature French composer César Franck’s Piano Quintet in F Minor and a special arrangement for piano and strings of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s 23rd Piano Concerto in A major, K.488.
Sokolovskaya will be accompanied by the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra string musicians Emilia Wisniewska (first violin), Philipp Orlov (second violin), Aiveen Gallagher (viola), Peter Flanagan (cello) and Michele Badin (double bass).
Natalia and Friends will be performed at Robert Samut Hall, Sarria Road, Floriana, tomorrow at 6pm. For tickets, visit www.maltaorchestra.com/events/natalia-friends/.
Danny Gokey at the Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts
Danny Gokey: Hope Encounter in partnership w/ World Vision
A night of positive music featuring Danny Gokey, with special guests Tauren Wells and Riley Clemmons.
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March 30 Nokia Corp
* says proposes Jeanette Horan and Edward Kozel to be elected as new members of the board of directors
* Jeanette Horan is a former executive of IBM and Edward Kozel an independent consultant and an investor Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Helsinki Newsroom)
Firefighters battled a blaze Sunday night at Le Blaks No 1 restaurant in Île-Perrot, just west of the island of Montreal.
It started around 8:20 p.m., taking several hours to extinguish, according to Sûreté du Québec (SQ) spokesperson Daniel Thibaudeau.
Popular #IlePerrot restaurant Le Blaks No. 1 went up in flames last night, @sureteduquebec says source of fire still unknown pic.twitter.com/7EZIa6dsNs — Sarah Volstad (@SVolstadGlobal) January 2, 2017
No one was in the restaurant, located at 68 Grand Boulevard, at the time.
The boulevard was closed between 2nd and 5th avenues for most of the evening.
There were no reported injuries.
The cause of the fire is still unknown.
The contacts in the year before the election were revealed by intercepted communications, according to four current and former senior American officials.
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WASHINGTON (AP) – The Pentagon official tells The Associated Press that transgender people can enlist in the military beginning Jan. 1, despite President Donald Trump’s opposition.
The new policy reflects growing legal pressure on the issue and the difficult hurdles the federal government would have to cross to enforce Trump’s demand to ban transgender individuals from the military. Two federal courts already have ruled against the ban.
Potential transgender recruits will have to overcome a lengthy and strict set of physical, medical and mental conditions that make it possible, though difficult, for them to join the armed services.
Maj. David Eastburn says the enlistment of transgender recruits will start Jan. 1 and go on amid the legal battles. The Department of Defense also is studying the issue.
Baku. 14 April. REPORT.AZ/ UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres commented on strikes of US, UK and France on Syria. He said it was important to act in accordance with the UN Charter, Report informs according to his statement.
"I have carefully followed the news about strikes of US, UK and France on Syria. When it comes to peace and security, it is necessary not to neglect the UN Charter and international law especially”, A. Guterres noted.
The UN Secretary-General emphasized that the United Nations Security Council is responsible to preserve peace.
Notably, earlier, US President Donald Tramp ordered to strike Syria in response of use from chemical weapons in the Duma. Great Britain and France joined the United States later.
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TEXAS CITY, Texas—The Texas City Police Department is investigating a shooting that left one dead Saturday morning.
Texas City Police responded to a shooting call around 2:17 a.m. in the 5100 block of FM 1765.
According to police, several people were involved in an altercation at the Fish Place in the 900 block of Texas Avenue in La Marque.
The altercation continued across the street into Texas City, police said. An unknown suspect shot a man and a woman before fleeing the scene in an unknown vehicle.
Both victims were transported to Mainland Center Hospital, police said. The man was pronounced dead and the woman was treated for a gunshot wound to her right calf.
Police are asking anyone who has information, to please contact Crime Stoppers at 409-945-TIPS or Detective Robert Wiley at 409-643-5831.
Man killed in NW Indiana crash
A man was hit and killed by a vehicle early Saturday in northwest Indiana.
Thomas V. Jamison Jr., 47, suffered blunt force trauma when he was hit by a vehicle near Highway and Kennedy avenues in Highland, Indiana, according to the Lake County Coroner’s Office.
Jamison, who lived in Highland, was pronounced dead at the scene at 2:53 a.m., the coroner’s office said.
Highland police did not immediately provide further details on the crash.
A generation who fled the recession is working its way home after emigrants went job hunting for Christmas, writes Wayne O'Connor As the holidays fade into 2017 they will march through Dublin, Shannon and Cork airports again. Bound for far-flung corners of the globe, the presents and gifts emigrants returned home with in December will have been replaced by heavy hearts and a reluctance to leave home.
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DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Pakistan — Pakistani intelligence officials say a suspected U.S. drone strike killed a militant commander and his associate near the Afghan border.
Two intelligence officials say the drone targeted the commander, Qari Abdullah Dawar, as he was walking with his associate near their mountain hideout in the Tor Tangai area of North Waziristan on Wednesday.
North Waziristan has long been a sanctuary for Pakistani Taliban and other militant groups. Pakistan’s military says it has eradicated most militant safe havens in operations there.
They say the slain militants were from the Gul Bahadur group, which has carried out attacks inside Afghanistan. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak to the media.
Pakistani Taliban leader Mullah Fazlullah was killed in a drone strike in Afghanistan last month.
Dineo seen developing into cyclone, hitting Mozambique Weds afternoon
MAPUTO, Feb 15 (Reuters) - Tropical storm Dineo is expected to develop into a category one cyclone and hit the southern coast of Mozambique on Wednesday afternoon, South Africa's National Forecasting Centre said.
"It is expected to make landfall between 1400 and 1600 local time," forecaster Madimetja Thema told Reuters.
Nicholas “Mikey” Michaelson, 30, was reported missing Thursday by Lake Mead National Recreational Area authorities.
Michaelson was last seen at the Family Dollar Store in Dolan Springs, AZ on Wednesday.
The Mohave County Sheriff’s office reported Michaelson may be missing around the Pearce Ferry area of Lake Mead National Recreation Area.
Rangers located Michaelson’s vehicle on an access road near South Cove.
Michaelson is described as a 6’ 1” white male, with brown hair, blue eyes and weighing 150 pounds, according to officials.
Authorities continued to conduct ground and air searches Friday.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Lake Mead Dispatch Center at 702-293-8998.
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A single-vehicle crash near Maplesville claimed the life of a 42-year-old woman from Clanton Friday, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.
Janet Garren died shortly after her 2003 Chevrolet Silverado she was driving left the road and struck a tree, troopers said. The crash was reported at 6:50 a.m. Friday.
Garren was transported to UAB Hospital, where she was later pronounced dead, troopers said. The crash happened on Alabama 191 at the two mile marker about five miles east of Maplesville, troopers said.
No additional details were immediately available. Troopers are still investigating the crash.
Seven won total people, Nine won the main channels and all the networks did well in the demos, depending how you define prime time. And the ABC managed to lead the night for a while from around 9pm.The top programs in the metros and nationally were all news and current affairs from 6 to 7.30pm on Seven and Nine.
While House Rules (1.16 million national viewers) had more viewers than Masterchef (1.12 million) overall, it was a very different story in the metros where Masterchef with 863,000 viewers thrashed House Rules on 714,000. Nine’s double eps of Young Sheldon averaged 995,000 nationally across the hour from 7.30pm -- viewer numbers slumped by more than 20% for the really boring Britain’s Got Talent that followed from 8.30pm. The ABC’s Home Delivery (839,000, 8pm), Gruen (983,000, 8.30pm) and The Weekly (841,000 nationally 9.10pm) stood out by actually being entertaining.
RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazilian state authorities say at least 60 inmates have died during a prison riot in the northern state of Amazonas.
State public security secretary Sergio Fontes says it's the biggest prison massacre in the state's history. And an unconfirmed number of inmates also escaped during the riot that extended from Sunday afternoon to Monday morning.
Two of the biggest crime gangs of Brazil began fighting last year over control of several prisons and authorities in Amazonas believe that's the reason behind the first riot of 2017.
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SOUTH HAVEN, Mich. — A local doctor has been placed on leave after police searched his office as part of drug investigation.
We’re told MSP executed a search warrant at the Bronson South Haven Family Medicine Office of Doctor Matthew Small.
The investigation was launched after police were given information that the doctor had been writing a large number of prescriptions for narcotics since 2015.
Police are looking into whether Doctor Small followed normal prescription drug practices.
In a statement, Bronson says it is fully cooperating with state police, and the DEA.
So far, no charges have been filed.
A man and a woman were taken into custody Tuesday morning in a police action in Phillipsburg overseen by the Hunterdon County Prosecutor's Office, authorities confirmed.
Town police and the Warren County Tactical Response Team assisted at 25A Cedar Alley. The entrance to the apartment in the white-sided home is around the side.
Neither person struggled or said anything as they were led away.
It wasn't immediately clear why the two people were arrested. The prosecutor's office didn't immediately return requests for more information.
Freelance photographer Tim Wynkoop contributed to this report.
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Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City Wednesday received an award from the American Heart Association.
Mercy Medical Center is getting the honor for its top of the line care for stroke patients.
The hospital was given the "Get with the Guidelines-Stroke Silver Plus" quality achievement award.
A representative with the American Heart Association says it's very difficult to achieve this award.
"It's a true testament to the hospital's quality if they're an award-winning hospital. It's pretty difficult to achieve, meet each one of the guidelines at least 85% of the time on each patient," says Katie Bergen, American Heart/ American Stroke Associations Quality and Systems Improvement Director.
The award is for the service the hospital provided to stroke patients during the 2017 calendar year.
Armed response officers arrested a man in Belfast on Friday after receiving reports of an aggressive male armed with a machete on the street.
The PSNI said local policing teams attended the scene and identified the house the man had entered.
The man refused to leave the house when asked by armed response officers and when police stormed the house an arrest was made and a weapon secured.
Police have said no-one was harmed during the incident.
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FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — The New York Jets' social media department posted a graphic on Twitter on Friday of a sad-looking dog that resembles the Cleveland Browns' logo wearing a cone around its neck — along with a Jets collar tag.
It also showed four dog biscuits — two of them broken — on the ground. The tweet included the word, "Sit" followed by #NYJvsCLE.
It was deleted about an hour after being posted. Someone might be in the doghouse because of it.
The message didn't exactly fit what coach Todd Bowles and his players have been saying all week — the 2-2 squad is "not good enough to look past anybody."
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - New Concept Energy Inc
* New Concept Energy Inc reports second quarter 2017 results
* Q2 loss per share $0.07 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Two young donors help ‘Stuff The Bus’ with school supplies for children in need. The campaign, coordinated by Caribbean Alliance Insurance Company, is collecting the supplies for children ages 6-16 through Saturday, Aug. 19.
The supplies will be given to the Department of Children and Family Services, the Needs Assessment Unit, the Crisis Centre, the Family Resource Centre and the Special Needs Foundation for distribution. Items can be dropped in boxes at Cost-U-Less, Hurley’s Media Group office in Camana Bay and the Caribbean Alliance office at 203 Alissta Towers.
For more information, visit the StuffTheBusCayman Facebook page or call Caribbean Alliance on 949-9744.
Nigerians are sad over Saraki’s victory at CCT – Transparency International
The Transparency International (Nigeria), has described the acquittal of Senate President, Bukola Saraki at the CCT as a sad day for the nation’s anti-corruption war. It said the victory of the senate president was a calculated attempt to downplay the anti-corruption fight in Nigeria. The Head of the Nigeria chapter of TI, Auwal Musa-Rafsanjani said […]
Nigerians are sad over Saraki’s victory at CCT – Transparency International
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Retailer Macy's plans to offer a virtual reality furniture shopping experience in 60 stores by this fall.
Tokyo Governor and Party of Hope leader Yuriko Koike speaks during an interview with The Associated Press at her party's office in Tokyo, Friday, Oct. 6, 2017. Just days before Japan’s national election campaign kicks off, all eyes are on Koike, Tokyo’s governor. Koji Sasahara AP Photo
MORE than 100 municipal employees, police officers and volunteers collected 50 sacks of trash on the shores of Santa Fe, Bantayan Island after the Holy Week.
Cebu Port Authority’s record showed 35,000 people arrived in Sta. Fe for Holy Week.
Minor problems were encountered by the tourists, like lack of rooms to stay in.
The municipality cleaned up the shoreline last Sunday, which has been the practice of the town after Holy Week.
Next year, Santa Fe plans to implement a zero waste policy.
An ordinance has been recently passed for this.
There was only a drizzle in Sta. Fe last Sunday, as opposed to the heavy rains and flooding in mainland Cebu.
From an early-morning labor announcement to the newborn prince's swaddled photo debut with parents Prince William and Kate Middleton, the birth of royal baby #3 was a royal whirlwind, to say the least. With the celebration behind us, we're looking back at all the sweet, traditional, and subtle family moments you might've missed. Ahead, re-live the little prince's welcome to the world with the most iconic photos straight from London.
College searches for 28th president
April 11, Provost Michael Halleran sent a campus-wide email informing the College of William and Mary community about the presidential search commmittee and open forums for community members.
The committee is comprised of multiple members of the Board of Visitors, Class of 2018 President Laini Boyd ‘18, former SA President Yohance Whitaker ‘16, Director of the William and Mary Tax Conference Eric Chason, Africana studies Professor Iyabo Osiapem and chair of the English department Suzanne Raitt.
This committee is responsible for conducting the nationwide search to replace College President Taylor Reveley, who will retire June 30, 2018.
In Halleran’s email, he also announced that Wednesday, April 19, the College would be hosting forums for students and faculty to discuss the search. There will be three sessions, one for staff, one for faculty and one for tsudents.
The presidential search committee will meet for the first time Friday, April 21, while the BOV is in session.
The South Australian government has contracted a solar thermal power plant to provide all of the government's energy needs.
A proposed solar thermal power plant in South Australia's mid-north has been contracted to supply all the state government's power needs.
Work on the $650 million SolarReserve facility will start in 2018, creating 650 construction jobs and 50 ongoing positions.
The state government says the 150 megawatt plant, to be ready in 2020, will be the biggest of its kind in the world and will dispatch energy to the grid even when the sun isn't shining.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Broadvision Inc:
* Broadvision Inc - revenues for Q2 were $1.6 million, compared with revenues of $1.8 million last quarter
* Qtrly loss per share $0.52 Source text for Eikon: (bit.ly/2w7IbXn) Further company coverage:
April 3 Innoviva Inc-
* Innoviva board sends letter to shareholders
* Innoviva Inc says urges shareholders to vote in favor of current board of directors Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
April 6 Cardiome Pharma Corp:
* Cardiome's partner steadymed announces successful completion of trevyent clinical validation study
* Cardiome Pharma-Steadymed says results "indicate patchpump devices performed as intended in all categories of evaluation", including dose accuracy, precision Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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WTAJ Altoona reports that a Pennsylvania State Trooper has been shot and killed. Police are now searching for the man they say is responsible.
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Arkansas Highway Commission Chairman Dick Trammel on Wednesday called the decision to pursue a ballot initiative "a step to have better highways in Arkansas." The Arkansas Highway Commission said Wednesday that it would pursue a ballot initiative for the 2018 general election that would raise up to $400 million annually for road construction.
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… is from pages 186-187 of Jim Buchanan‘s 1990 essay “Socialism Is Dead but Leviathan Lives On,” as this essay is reprinted in volume 1 of The Collected Works of James M. Buchanan: The Logical Foundations of Constitutional Liberty:
The selfsame barriers that Adam Smith sought to abolish are everywhere resurging, as if from the depths of history. And the selfsame arguments are heard in the land, both in support and in opposition. The arguments for Leviathan’s extensions are not versions of the socialist’s dream; they are, instead, simple efforts to claim a public interest in a single sector’s private profit.
× House fire in SLC extinguished
SALT LAKE CITY — Firefighters extinguished a fire at a Salt Lake City home Friday morning.
Residents of a home at 325 E Roosevelt Ave. evacuated themselves, according to the Salt Lake City Fire Department.
The fire is believed to have started in a bathroom and spread to the attic.
Mueller team targets the Trump Organization in the Russia probe. Legal expert explains why the special counsel is moving beyond Trump's presidency and sounds off about Farrakhan.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Temasek Holdings (Private) Ltd:
* Temasek Holdings (Private) Ltd takes share stake in JPMorgan Chase & Co of 264,337 shares
* Temasek Holdings takes share stake in Biogen Inc of 95,226 shares - SEC filing
* Temasek Holdings takes share stake of 206,187 shares in Celgene Corp
* Temasek Holdings takes share stake of 151,310 shares in Amgen Inc
* Temasek Holdings ups share stake in Royal Dutch Shell Plc to 2.4 million class B sponsored ADR shares from 408,543 class B sponsored ADR shares
* Temasek Holdings ups share stake in Regeneron Pharmaceuticals by 40.5 percent to 177,553 shares
* Temasek Holdings : change in holdings are as of June 30, 2017 and compared with the previous quarter ended as of March 31, 2017 Source text for quarter ended June 30, 2017: (bit.ly/2vUxgkf) Source text for quarter ended March 31, 2017 (bit.ly/2qiGXG6)
Russia's Bolshoi Theatre Brings Anna Karenina Ballet To Modern Era The world-famous Bolshoi Theatre is a Russian icon. But a new staging of the ballet Anna Karenina takes the beloved Russian epic — and the theater — into the 21st century. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Bolshoi principal dancer Olga Smirnova.
This is a crab fest without the mess. Get a whole lot of garlic and butter with this seafood delicacy from Primo Popcorn. Get a free bag of…
SHERMAN, Ill. (WAND) - Sherman Police say they received reports of several vehicle break-ins (windows broken to gain entry) and property stolen from inside them.
Police say it happened Saturday night at the Rail Golf Course and Municipal Park (New Sherman Park). They explain similar crimes occurred in several other Springfield area parks.
Police are asking anyone who was at the Municipal Park last night between the hours of 6:30pm and 7:30pm to come forward. They say, there is a strong chance the perpetrator(s) was present at that time as well.
Anyone with information contact the Sherman Police at 496-3256.
Robert Menard, mayor of Bexiers, France, has been charged with incitement to hatred or discrimination after noting in a TV interview that 91 percent of the students in one class in his town are Muslim. "Obviously, this is a problem," he said. Menard says he was simply describing the reality of life in his town.
Everyone’s favourite noughties mobile phone, the Nokia 3310, is expected to make a comeback this year with manufacturer, HMD set to launch the Nokia 3320.
You can’t improve on perfection, but the 3320 is expected to be smaller and more compact than the 3301 - and as long as Snake is still available fans will be happy.
Here are six phones we also think could benefit from a relaunch too:
Kay Raga, Executive Director of the local NAMI organization visited the Gary Rivers Show to talk about their NAMI Homefront program, which is a free six-session education program for veterans, families and friends of Military Service members.
The course is designed to help family members understand and support their loved one while maintaining their own well-being. The trained teachers of this course are military members for military family members who have experience with military culture and know what it is like to have a loved one living with mental illness.
HomeFront Class Starting Thursday June 7, 2018
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NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. NAMI Stark County is an affiliate of NAMI Ohio.
Contact us at 330-455-6264 to register for the NAMI Homefront class!
NEW YORK (AP) — A New York company that sells soup from the recipes of the chef who was the real-life model of the Soup Nazi on “Seinfeld” has filed for bankruptcy.
The filing from Soupman Inc. comes less than a month after its chief financial officer was arrested on charges of cheating the government out of employment-related taxes. The CFO has pleaded not guilty.
Soupman Inc. is based in Staten Island and sells soups made from the recipes of Al Yeganeh. He and his New York soup stand were the inspiration for the “Seinfeld” character, with the catchphrase “No soup for you!”
The company said Tuesday it needs to seek bankruptcy protection in part because of “recent company developments” but store shelves will continue to carry its products including lobster bisque and mulligatawny.
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Bat-Signal to light up LA in honor of Adam West Mayor Eric Garcetti says the Bat-Signal will be lit at L.A.'s City Hall at 9 p.m. Thursday.
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Warm and humid today.
Many areas dry, with bright or sunny intervals at times, but cloudy periods also, with scattered showers.
Some of the showers will be heavy, especially in the north and northwest this morning and in western areas later today, with a slight risk of thunder.
Maximum temperatures 18 to 24 Celsius, coolest on coasts.
Winds mostly light, northeast or variable in direction.
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Tonight will be mainly dry, with variable cloud cover, but a few scattered showers will occur, some heavy in western areas early on and along the southeast coast towards morning.
Misty in places, with fog patches. Minimum temperatures 11 to 14 Celsius.
Here are the nominees for Insurance Connexion "Connexion of the Week" for Week 7:
Kobie Carpenter to Cory Fazalare - Lincoln
Seth McKinney to Seth MacIntyre - Liberty
Clay Bailey to Evan Parow - University
The poll closes Monday at noon. We'll announce the winner inside the 12 SportsZone Monday at 6 p.m.
Google (GOOG, GOOGL) announces updates to its Cloud Speech API, which allows companies or developers to integrate the company’s speech recognition tech into third-party products.
The API will now offer timestamps, which can make it easier for users to locate a particular word or phrase within the audio and provides a simultaneous text transcript while listening to the audio.
Maximum audio length is extended from 80 minutes to 180 minutes.
Google also added 30 new languages, bringing the total to 119. The new languages include Swahili, Amharic, Bengali, and Urdu.
Previously: Google cancels diversity staff meeting (Aug. 11)
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The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed first-round pick T.J. Watt to a four-year contract.
Watt, a linebacker from Wisconsin and the younger brother of Houston Texans star J.J. Watt, was taken with the 30th overall pick in the draft. He is the last of Pittsburgh's eight draft picks to sign. Financial details were not released.
Watt actually began his collegiate career as a tight end before switching to linebacker. He played in 27 games for the Badgers, making 14 starts, over a two-year span. Watt recorded 70 tackles, including 17 stops for losses and 11 1/2 sacks in his college career.
The Steelers finish minicamp on Thursday. They report for training camp at St. Vincent College in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, on July 27.
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Automatica (automatica-munich.com), held every other year, is the world’s leading marketplace for automated production technologies. The last edition of automatica, in 2016, featured 833 exhibitors from 47 countries and hosted over 43,000 industry visitors (82% of whom were decision-makers) from approximately 100 countries.
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MEXICO CITY, April 5 Mexican cement maker Cemex will keep its Croatian operations after the European Commission blocked their sale to Hungary's Duna-Drava Cement Kft, Cemex said in a statement on Wednesday.
CEMEX Croatia operates 3 cement plants, 7 concrete plants, 2 quarries and a network of maritime and land-based terminals in Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina and Montenegro, the company said.
Duna-Drava Cement KFT is a joint venture owned by German HeidelbergCement AG and Schwenk Zement AG. (Reporting by Alexandra Alper)
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Once again a liberal city fuels disorder and civil unrest in order to foster a violent situation and create a reason to crack down on free speech.
ROWAN COUNTY, N.C. -- A volunteer firefighter was reportedly killed in a crash in Rowan County Wednesday afternoon.
According to a report in the Salisbury Post, a firefighter with Liberty Volunteer Fire Department was on his way to a call of another accident when his Chevy Silverado hit a car in the 1000 block of Gold Knob Road in Salisbury.
Two people in the other car were seriously hurt in the crash, according to Salisbury Post.
Pineville Fire Department took to social media to offer their thoughts and prayers for Liberty Volunteer Fire Department.
Officials have not released the deceased volunteer firefighter's identity.
Stick with WCNC.com for the latest on this developing story.
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DUBAI, April 9 Abu Dhabi’s government-owned fund Mubadala will raise in excess of $1 billion with a dual-tranche dollar bond, banking sources close to the matter said on Sunday.
The bond issuance, with tranches of seven and 12 years, is expected to be of benchmark size for each tranche, the sources said. Benchmark bonds are traditionally meant to be upwards of $500 million.
A Mubadala spokesman declined to comment.
Barclays, HSBC, Natixis, National Bank of Abu Dhabi, SMBC Nikko and Standard Chartered are the joint lead managers and bookrunners for the new deal.
The company started pre-marketing the potential transaction to investors last Friday and will have a global investor call on April 10, the bankers said. The deal is expected to price as early as April 11.
Mubadala is merging with Abu Dhabi-owned International Petroleum Investment Company (IPIC). It said last January that the merged entity will have assets of about $125 billion.
(Reporting by Davide Barbuscia; Editing by Stephen Powell)
This weekend, anyone can fish for free at several waterways around the Hoosier State.
The State Department of Natural Resources will allow Hoosiers without a license to fish both Saturday and Sunday.
Usually, kids 17 and under aren’t required to carry a fishing license, but the DNR says they relax the rules a few times a year to give families a chance to spend time together and learn about fishing.
Several state parks in the Hoosier State will host special events this weekend, including a lean to fish workshop at Garvin Park in Evansville
More information on Free Fishing Day can be found at the DNR website in.gov/dnr/fishwild
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May 30 (Reuters) - The state of Minnesota on Wednesday sued Insys Therapeutics Inc, accusing the pharmaceutical manufacturer of illegally marketing a powerful fentanyl-based pain medicine intended for cancer patients for other uses.
Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson said the Arizona-based drugmaker encouraged physicians to prescribe its product Subsys to patients who did not have cancer and paid doctors to give them an incentive to do so. The suit was filed in a Minnesota state court.
CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bowl first in the second cricket test against South Africa at Newlands on Monday.
With overcast conditions and a green tinge on the pitch, captain Angelo Mathews gave his seam bowlers the opportunity to put the visitors back in the series following Sri Lanka's 206-run loss in the first test.
Sri Lanka made two changes to the XI with batsman Kusal Perera replaced by Upul Tharanga, and 19-year-old fast bowler Lahiru Kumara drafted in for Dushmantha Chameera.
South Africa retained an unchanged lineup as it sought to take an unassailable lead in the three-match series.
Lineups:
South Africa: Stephen Cook, Dean Elgar, Hashim Amla, JP Duminy, Faf du Plessis (captain), Temba Bavuma, Quinton de Kock, Vernon Philander, Keshav Maharaj, Kyle Abbott, Kagiso Rabada.
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The First Baptist Academy girls soccer team beat St. John Neumann 9-1 on the road Monday night.
Malaya Melancon led the Lions with eight goals and an assist. Allie Shepard also found the net and had three assists.
"Collectively the girls played really hard tonight,” First Baptist coach Jackyson Bazile said. “We’re dealing with a lot of injuries so it was good to see other players step up and play their roles. Proud of my girls.”
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PALMETTO RIDGE 56, RIVERDALE 41: Sandralee Benedict led the Bears with 29 points. Haven Craft added 14
FIRST BAPTIST 50, EVERGLADES CITY 18: Paige Scullin led the Lions with 13 points. Amanda Lines and Michaela LaPlatte each added seven, while Grace Dean finished with six.
First Baptist hosts Canterbury on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m.
NEW YORK, April 17 (Reuters) - United Continental Holdings Inc on Monday released first-quarter earnings that matched analysts' expectations on several key measures, in the wake of last week's public relations meltdown.
"In the first quarter of 2017, our financial and operational performance gives us a lot of confidence about the foundation we are building," Chief Executive Oscar Munoz said in a statement.
"It is obvious from recent experiences that we need to do a much better job serving our customers. The incident that took place aboard Flight 3411 has been a humbling experience, and I take full responsibility." (Reporting by Alana Wise; Editing by Richard Chang)
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Fisheries minister Bernhardt Esau on Friday said his ministry would struggle to determine the total allowable catches and also protect Namibia from illegal fishing due to a 42% budget cut. Addressing staff in Windhoek, he said the ministry's budget would be cut by 42,26% for 2017/18, which would affect operations.
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You’re in cluster luck: Netflix has announced a release date for Sense8‘s series wrap-up movie.
The highly-anticipated conclusion to the saga of the Sense8 cluster will be revealed on Friday June 8, when the two-hour movie hits Netflix.
In addition to setting a date, Netflix released the poster below (which is available in 20-plus languages).
VIDEOSSense8 Cast Promises a Satisfying Ending
In the series finale — which was commissioned four weeks after Netflix gave the two-season drama the axe — “personal lives are pushed aside as the cluster, their sidekicks and some unexpected allies band together for a rescue mission and BPO take-down in order to protect the future of all Sensates.”
(The previously release featurette embedded above shows the cast back together, thankful for the opportunity to give fans a sense8 of closure.)
Have trees ready before 7 a.m. on the day of scheduled pickup. Make sure lights, ornaments and stands are off the tree.
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Labor secretary nominee Andy Puzder’s ex-wife is lashing out at his critics as they dredge up details of their messy divorce – including her past allegations of abuse – ahead of his high-stakes Senate hearing.
You know the moment. You’re watching TV but your eyes are getting heavy…well that is just what this cute little meerkat is experiencing as it struggles to keep its eyes open.
It blinks in rapid succession, struggling to stay awake until a noise jolts it away from its path to slumber.
It looks around, wide awake for a moment.
But it’s a losing battle and its little head grows heavy once more.
The little animal nods its head, then it drops a little deeper before the meerkat folds over into a neat little ball, its head resting on the woman’s legs.
In the video, originally shared by Анна Гусарова in Russia, two meerkats can be seen sitting comfortably on a woman’s bare legs, stretched out across a couch as the three of them watch TV.
Two meerkats can be seen sitting on their owner's legs as the three relax on a couch
Its eyes gwow heavy and its little head starts to fall forward until it collapses into sleep
Minnesota's four largest small-business health insurers are proposing average premium increases next year.
The Star Tribune reports that increases range from 8 to 17 percent. Some insurers say the increases are needed because enrollees are consuming more care while medical costs are rising.
The proposed increases could affect about 160,000 people. They're also rekindling fears that some small businesses might drop group coverage.
Employers with two to 50 workers are in the small-group market in Minnesota. According to federal data, that includes more than 275,000 enrollees this year.
Mike Hickey is the state director for the National Federation of Independent Business. He says the increases are cause for concern because they're higher than health insurance inflation.
The Minnesota Commerce Department is expected to release final rates in October.
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An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude 3.4 has struck near Running Springs, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.The temblor hit 6.2 miles north-northeast of Running Springs and 8.1 miles east-northeast of Lake Arrowhead at 4:11 a.m.There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.
Residents living in Kapoho Beach Lots and Vacationland were told to evacuate at 1.30am local time (12.30pm BST) or risk being trapped by the advancing molten rapids.
A Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency statement said: “You are at risk of being isolated due to possible lava inundation of Beach Road near Four Corners.
“At the present rate of flow, it is possible that Beach Road near Four Corners may be blocked within 4 to 6 hours.”
Kapoho is part of Puna district, an area at the southern-east tip of Big Island, where fissures have been violently erupting since May 3.
Kenya may soon export 100,000 workers to Saudi Arabia if negotiations between the two countries bear fruit while Qatar is willing to open its market for Kenyan meat. These are some of the wins the government achieved when it received high-profile visitors from the two countries this week.
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A group of women pose with a sign on Royal Street in the French Quarter on Friday, Feb. 2, 2018, as the two big weekends ahead of Mardi Gras kick off in New Orleans. Stacey Plaisance AP Photo
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Do you have your grandfather’s WWI photo album tucked away in a closet? A stack of letters your great-grandmother kept in a box in the attic? A story your neighbor told you about the local homecoming parade in the back of your mind? Help us learn more about the men and women who served during World War One by bringing your collection to be scanned or photographed. We’ll scan or photograph the pictures, letters or souvenirs you bring in and return them to you the same day. Co-sponsored by the Fairfield Museum & History Center. This event is organized by the Connecticut State Library; for more information, go to http://ctinworldwar1.org/digitization-days/
The Canada Border Services Agency says it has seized seven kilograms of suspected cocaine from the bottom of food trolleys on an airplane.
The agency says it made the discovery earlier this month while carrying out a routine inspection of an aircraft landing at
Toronto's Pearson International Airport.
It says officers noticed something unusual about the catering trolleys on board and examined them more closely.
Officers eventually found seven brick-shaped packages on the bottom of the food carts that contained white powder wrapped in plastic.
The agency says the packages were taken to a lab where they tested positive for suspected cocaine.
The agency did not release details on where the packages originated from or if charges are pending.
Now that the reigning champ is nominated for her turn as tennis pro Billie Jean King in Battle of the Sexes, we're in store for another flurry of high fashion. Who will she wear? If her previous ensembles are any indication, it will either be sequined and feature a bold hue for the actual award shows and satin and short for more casual events during the season. Of course, she could totally surprise us, like when Emma wore pineapple-printed co-ordinates to a party.
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UK wind breaks record with 14.3GW of clean power
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The UK has set a new wind energy record after generating 14.3GW of clean electricity for the first time ever on Saturday.
National Grid and RenewableUK said wind provided 35.7% of British power, with gas producing 20.3%, nuclear supplying 17.6%, coal generating 12.9% and 6% coming from imports.
During the ‘Beast from the East’ cold snap at the beginning of March, wind supplied 29.1% of the nation’s power at around 13.8GW.
RenewableUK’s Executive Director Emma Pinchbeck said: “Yet again, wind is playing a key role in keeping Britain going during a cold spell.
“We’re harnessing a reliable, homegrown source of power which reduces our dependence on imports to maintain the security of our energy supplies.”
Correction: Fitch Affirms China United Property Insurance at 'A-'; Outlook Stable
(The following statement was released by the rating agency) HONG KONG, June 14 (Fitch) This commentary replaces the version published on 2 June 2017 to update the name of China United Property Insurance Company Limited's immediate parent. Fitch Ratings has affirmed China United Property Insurance Company Limited's (CUPI) Insurer Financial Strength Rating (IFS) at 'A-' (Strong). The Outlook is Stable. KEY RATING DRIVERS The rating is based on CUPI's ownership by China Orient Asset Management Co.,
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BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — David Goffin saved a match point to defeat Marcel Granollers of Spain 4-6, 7-6 (2), 6-2 Tuesday in the second round of the Barcelona Open.
Goffin was down 5-1 in the second set before recovering to reach the third round for the second consecutive year in Barcelona.
The fourth-seeded Belgian will play either Leonardo Mayer of Argentina or Karen Khachanov of Russia.
Ecuador Open champion Roberto Carballes Baena of Spain defeated Andreas Haider-Maurer of Austria 6-2, 6-4 to set up a second-round encounter with 10-time champion Rafael Nadal.
Sixth-seeded Novak Djokovic will play his second-round match against Slovak Martin Klizan, who defeated Argentine Federico Delbonis 6-3, 6-7 (5), 6-4.
Tour veteran Feliciano Lopez of Spain defeated Dusan Lajovic of Serbia 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 in a second-round match, while Malek Jaziri of Tunisia beat American Ernesto Escobedo 6-4, 6-3.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - EVOLUTION GAMING GROUP AB (PUBL) :
* EVOLUTION EXTENDS SCIENTIFIC GAMES PARTNERSHIP TO EXPAND EXCLUSIVE LIVE CASINO GAMES PORTFOLIO
* HAS EXTENDED ITS EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS CONTENT PARTNERSHIP WITH SCIENTIFIC GAMES​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Chengdu Yunda Technology Co Ltd
* Says it plans to buy Chengdu Huoan Metrology Technical Centre for 815 million yuan ($122.19 million) via cash, share issue
* Says it plans to raise up to 570 million yuan in private placement of shares to fund the acquisition, projects
Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2i0bMgi
Further company coverage: ($1 = 6.6700 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
Do your glasses need a little touch up?
Opticians will be at the Old Building of the American Legion in Rock Springs from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, February 7th. They will help with glasses adjustments, cleanings, and minor repairs.
This is a free event and is open to the public.
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman has concussion symptoms and has been ruled out for this week's preseason game at Pittsburgh.
Freeman left Sunday's practice with heat-related issues. Coach Dan Quinn said Monday that Freeman reported the concussion symptoms after leaving the field and has been placed in the concussion protocol.
Tevin Coleman took over first-team snaps at running back on Monday as the team held its final practice of training camp. Coleman's playing time likely will be limited in Sunday's game as Quinn focuses on the competition between Terron Ward and rookie Brian Hill for the third running back spot.
The Falcons agreed to terms Wednesday on a five-year, $41.25 million extension with Freeman. The deal makes Freeman the league's highest-paid running back in terms of the overall package.
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DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Millikin University is breaking ground on a new performing arts facility.
On Friday, it hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for its new Center for Theatre and Dance.
Students, faculty and staff joined together on the Miller Quad for the event.
Millikin University announced on Oct. 11, 2017 that it would break ground on its new Center for Theatre and Dance in 2018 with plans to open the building in fall 2020. The $29 million facility will include a 260-seat flexible theatre, collaboration spaces, four acting studios, two dance studios and two design classrooms as well as a costume studio, costume classroom, and offices and support facilities for current staff.
"For our theater students and our theater faculty, it's been a long time coming," said Millikin President Patrick Wade. "This will just be the beginning, because this will be a beginning that will propel our program even greater into new and exciting things."
St. Martin battles No. 2 ranked Starkville 9:00 a.m. Saturday at Jackson State in the Class 6A Girls State Quarterfinals.
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Skiers were forced to jump for their lives and others were flung off a ski lift at a Georgian ski resort on Friday after a mechanical malfunction. Rough cut (no reporter narration).
Sony has shared a few details about its second aftermarket CarPlay receiver coming later this year. Like Sony’s XAV-AX100 (reviewed) released last year, the upcoming XAV-AX200 will feature a 6.4-inch touch display that works with Apple CarPlay when connected to your iPhone over the Lightning cable.
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The big change with the second model is an added DVD player that’s built-in for movie playback in the car when not using CarPlay.
The new unit will likely feature a resistive touch display and a wired connection like its predecessor which isn’t ideal, but the unit should benefit from a physical volume knob if it carries the same design.
Sony hasn’t released further specs or price details on the XAV-AX200, but the company says the new unit will be out by the end of the year. These are the full specs released so far:
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Janet Jackson wants to make it crystal clear: She will not be joining Justin Timberlake during this year's Super Bowl halftime show.
The pop icon says in a statement "to put to rest any speculation or rumors" as to whether she will be performing at the Super Bowl between the Philadelphia Eagles and the New England Patriots in Minnesota on Sunday: "I will not."
She thanks her fans for their support and says she looks forward to seeing them very soon.
Timberlake is returning to the halftime show 14 years after a wardrobe malfunction with Jackson caused a national controversy.
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FRIENDS: The pair decided to bury the hatchet after seeing each other at Thorpe Park
The first couple to be evicted from the Spanish villa had enjoyed a fiery relationship that appeared to have turned to ashes.
And since leaving the island, there was no love lost as they even refused to sit next to each other in TV interviews.
But they decided to bury the hatchet and make nice, declaring themselves ‘friends’ after seeing each other at Thorpe Park.
The reunion happened at the theme park’s new “Love Island Lates” area where fans can mingle on a specially-made beach in tropical comfort.
Hayley, 21, said: “I just realised that life is too short and I figured it was time to come back together so that we can at least leave everything on a good note. We’re over it.”
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Automaker Volkswagen has suspended its head of external relations and sustainability in response to the controversy over experiments in which monkeys were exposed to diesel exhaust.
The company said in a statement Tuesday that Thomas Steg was stepping away from his duties at his own request.
The statement said the company was "drawing the first consequences" as it investigates the activities of EUGT, the entity backed by Volkswagen and other carmakers that commissioned the monkey experiment.
The move follows a report in The New York Times that the now-disbanded EUGT commissioned the test to show how Volkswagen's diesel technology was succeeding in controlling emissions. But the test was done with a vehicle rigged to cheat on emissions tests. The practice was exposed in 2015, toppling then-CEO Martin Winterkorn.
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During his testimony Tuesday, Attorney General Jeff Sessions asked for a breather while being questioned by California Senator Kamala Harris. Harris’s tangle with Sessions got a lot of attention in the political press and on Twitter, and some of her colleagues didn’t like it either. Senators John McCain and Richard Burr interrupted her while she was questioning Sessions, and when she questioned Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein last week.
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Manchester City's Sergio Aguero celebrates scoring their second goal. Photo: Reuters / Jason Cairnduf
Sergio Aguero came off the bench to score as Manchester City made light of playing for an hour with 10 men to beat Burnley 2-1 at the Etihad Stadium today.
City, needing a quick response after defeat at title rivals Liverpool on Saturday, suffered a blow when Fernandinho was red-carded just past the half hour mark for a wild-looking tackle on Burnley's Iceland midfielder Johann Berg Gudmundsson.
The hosts dominated after the break, however, and took the lead after 58 minutes when Gael Clichy's low shot crept past Burnley keeper Tom Heaton and into the far corner.
Aguero, introduced as a second-half substitute, doubled City's lead with a fine finish from a tight angle four minutes later but Ben Mee halved the deficit to set up a tense finale.
City moved above Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal into third spot in the Premier League with 42 points, seven behind leaders Chelsea who play away at Spurs on Wednesday.
Hill (thigh) is listed as doubtful to play in Sunday's game against the Raiders.
Hill was a limited participant in practice all week, and it looks like the thigh injury will hold him out for another week. It looks like Hill will need to put in at least one full practice next week for there to be any chance of him returning to the field.
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FILE - In this Jan. 25, 2017 file photo, heavy equipment is used at an ash storage site at Gallatin Fossil Plant in Gallatin, Tenn. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says it plans to scrap an Obama-era measure limiting water pollution from coal-fired power plants. A letter from EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt released Monday, Aug. 14, 2017, as part of a legal appeal says he will seek to revise the 2015 guidelines mandating increased treatment for wastewater from steam electric power generating plants. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
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The Boise City Council will be briefed later today on a new East End bike and pedestrian project. The plan, proposed by the Ada County Highway District, would ask for the public's input on formalizing a network of pedestrian and bike improvements to allow greater mobility in the city's East End, including the Warm Springs and Mountain Cove neighborhoods.
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Twice a year, hundreds of Tri-State veterans take the trip of a lifetime to Washington D.C. to see the monuments built in their honor, and it's all thanks to Honor Flight of Southern Indiana.
On Saturday, dozens of volunteers, family members, and veterans who traveled with the last Honor Flight met for breakfast at Atlas Van Lines to catch up and reminisce about the trip.
We spoke with one veteran and volunteer who said these trips are very important to our vets.
"This was wonderful when we came in here last August to see each other again and talk it over. It was interesting," volunteer and veteran Edward Geiser said. "A lot of these World War II veterans are in their 90s now, and this is probably the last chance they'll have to do it."
The next group of Honor Flights will depart for Washington D.C. on May 5 and again on October 20.
For more information or how to volunteer, you can click here.
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Turin fixes legal loophole, registers babies of gay parents
ROME (AP) — The Italian city of Turin has moved to fill a legal loophole by registering three babies born to gay parents who conceived abroad via artificial insemination.
Mayor Chiara Appendino announced the registrations Monday, tweeting that the babies "have been recognized fully in their city."
A 2002 ministerial decree did not foresee gay couples seeking artificial insemination. In Italy, fertility treatments are only available to heterosexual couples.
Turin Councilwoman Chiara Foglietta, a new mother, denounced the decree last week. She said that when she tried to register her baby Niccolo, she was told she would have to essentially lie and say she had sex with a man to complete the forms.
Foglietta applauded the mayor and said: "Today we cry for joy for the second time since you've come into the world. Welcome, Niccolo."
GARDAI in Limerick have renewed an appeal for information about an assault which happened in the city centre.
A young man was injured when he was struck in the face and shoulder during an incident outside a pub at Carr Street at around 11pm on June 4, last.
The victim sustained some bruising and experienced discomfort as a result of being struck, gardai said.
Gardai at Henry Street station are investigating the incident and anyone who witnessed what happened or who has information is asked to contact them at (061) 212400.
Q & M Dental Group has requested for a trading halt, pending release of an announcement. No further details were shared in its filing to the Singapore Exchange on Tuesday morning.
It last requested for a trading halt in March, when it announced plans to spin off Aoxin Q & M Dental Group, a dental business in China.
Shares of Q & M last traded at 70 Singapore cents apiece.
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The Los Angeles Lakers have the 25th and 47th overall picks in the upcoming 2018 NBA Draft, where they will hope to hit on another non-lottery pick like they did last year with Kyle Kuzma at No. 27.
This offseason is a pivotal one for L.A. as the Lakers look to bring in some significant free agent talent, like LeBron James and Paul George, to quickly accelerate their rebuild while continuing to build depth through the draft and free agency. With that in mind and a roster that currently features just eight players under contract as of July 1, there will likely be open roster spots for first and second round picks this year.
There are a number of players the Lakers will consider with those picks and their pre-draft workout process has already begun, with a mixture of high-level draft talent and fringe draft picks all making trips to L.A. to show their skills. Among the recent participants was Lonzo Ball’s younger brother, LiAngelo, who left Lithuania after one year to pursue the NBA dream.
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EAST STROUDSBURG — Police are investigating an early morning shooting in Monroe County.
Authorities say a 58-year-old man was shot around 1:30 Monday morning on Normal Street in East Stroudsburg.
There is no word how badly the victim was hurt or if anyone is in custody in Monroe County.
This is a developing story, check back for updates.
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× Expand Jason Gaston photo courtesy of Hoover Historical Society; Charles Hickman photo by Jon Anderson Jason Gaston Charles Hickman Speakers at the March 2018 meeting of the Hoover Historical Society will include Jason Gaston, public relations coordinator for Hoover City Schools (at left) and Charles Hickman, one of Hoover's first school board members and author of a book on the history of Hoover City Schools (at right).
The Hoover Historical Society plans to focus on the Hoover school system at its March meeting on Tuesday at the Hoover Public Library.
Speakers will include Charles Hickman, one of the first Hoover school board members and author of a new book on the history of Hoover City Schools, and Jason Gaston, coordinator of public relations for the school system.
The meeting is scheduled to be held in the library’s Shakespeare Room, with refreshments at 1 p.m. and a presentation at 1:30 p.m. Admission is free, and the public is invited.
An Irish hooley broke out at the Celt Bar in Dublin last night and folk band ‘The Tan and Sober Gentlemen’ proved that they were up for the craic.
What followed was a lively, energetic performance with an Irish tap dancer trying her best to keep up as the band got faster and the crowd went wild.
If the video is an indicator then folk band 'The Tan and Sober Gentlemen', hailing from North Carolina, definitely will fit in at any trad pub across the country.
Safe to say next time they're around we’ll be bringing our dancing shoes.
Construction began Monday afternoon on the communications tower at the site of the new Martin Police Department headquarters.
The new police station on North Lindell Street is set to be completed sometime in September.
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A 12,000 square-foot building in East Haven has been sold for $625,000.
The location at 29 Baer Circle was the site of Tek-Motive Inc., run by the Moalli family, who closed the business.
Rich Lombardo of Pearce Real Estate represented the seller, Angela R. Moalli Trustee, and Bill Clark of The Geenty Group represented the buyer, Keith Russo from North Branford-based Russo Construction. Russo purchased the building for an investment.
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Ford Heights man charged with firing shots at sheriff’s officer
A man has been charged with attempted murder for firing shots at a Cook County sheriff’s officer who was responding to a domestic disturbance at the suspect’s south suburban home.
Deandre Barnes, 22, will appear in bond court Monday in Markham, according to the sheriff’s office.
He allegedly fired shots at a sheriff’s officer just after 1 p.m. Sunday near the entrance to his home in the 1400 block of Diplomat Lane in Ford Heights, according to the sheriff’s office.
The officer was responding to a domestic disturbance when the shots were fired. The officer was not hit and did not return fire, the sheriff’s office said. He was taken to a hospital for evaluation.
Barnes “surrendered to police after officers made multiple commands for him to come out of the residence,” a statement from police said. He was taken into custody without further incident, and a handgun was recovered.
Borough mayor Carol Bower, pictured above, second right, has visited Lynn’s Queen Elizabeth Hospital to see its cancer treatment facilities.
Mrs Bower toured the hospital’s Macmillan Centre and Shouldham ward during the visit last Wednesday.
She said: “The doctors and nurses work incredibly hard to care for and support the men and women who are battling against this dreadful disease.”
She also visited the borough’s breast care unit, which opened last year.
Trust chairman Edward Libbey, left, said: “The culture within the hospital places an important focus on the community, so we are delighted to welcome Mrs Bower.”
Also pictured are Sister Jayne Miller and Sister Nicola Whales.
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Moy will take on Michael Glavey’s of Roscommon in the All-Ireland Intermediate Club Football Championship Final today.
The Tyrone champions are looking to win their first ever All-Ireland title.
Colm Cavanagh of Moy spoke with Francis Mooney ahead of today’s final…
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Tom Duquesnoy has just one fight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), but feels he can capture gold some day.
This past Saturday night (April 15), Duquesnoy made his UFC debut a successful one against Patrick Williams. Despite having a shaky start, Duquesnoy pulled off a second-round TKO victory.
The “Fire Kid” came into the promotion with a significant amount of hype. Duquesnoy has gone 11-0, 1 NC in his last 12 outings. Duquesnoy enjoyed success, particularly in BAMMA where he won the featherweight and bantamweight titles.
Following his UFC on FOX 24 victory, Duquesnoy spoke to the media. He expressed confidence in his ability to one day capture the UFC bantamweight championship (via MMAJunkie.com):
June 14 (Reuters) - At least three people were injured, including the suspected gunman, in a shooting on Wednesday at a United Parcel Service facility in San Francisco, local media reported.
San Francisco police on Twitter confirmed a shooting had taken place and advised people to avoid the area.
The suspect was hospitalized in police custody, local media reported.
Victims were taken to the Priscilla Chan and Mark Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, spokesman Brent Andrew said. He said he could not say how many patients were taken to the hospital or give their conditions.
It was not immediately clear if anyone had died.
The shooting occurred in the area of a United Parcel Service facility, CBS San Francisco and other local media outlets reported, citing authorities. A San Francisco police representative could not immediately be reached for comment. (Reporting by Alex Dobuzinskis in Los Angeles; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama and Tom Brown)
Support for Sweden’s ruling Social Democrats rose by 2.8 percentage points from a month earlier to 25.9 percent, a Demoskop opinion poll published by daily Expressen showed on Wednesday.
Combined support for the Social Democrats and the Green Party which make up the minority governing coalition and their budget partner the Left Party was 39.2 percent while the mainstream center-right opposition parties polled at 36.5 percent.
The anti-immigration Sweden Democrats were supported by 21.0 percent of potential voters in the poll.
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Authorities are searching for a 14-year-old boy and a 62-year-old woman missing in Grand Canyon National Park after they were swept down a creek while crossing it in a remote part of the park.
Chief Ranger Matt Vandzura of the National Park Service says two fellow hikers alerted authorities by setting off an emergency GPS locator beacon in the backcountry area below the canyon’s North Rim.
He says the two lost their footing and were swept away Saturday in Tapeats Creek, a tributary of the Colorado River.
Vandzura declined to identify the missing, the other hikers or their relationship to each other.
An investigation is underway but authorities have not concluded how the two were swept away.
A helicopter and a drone on Monday were assisting searchers on the ground.
Tribune-Star/Austen LeakeA tasty resolution: Jennifer Mullen, a communications instructor at Indiana State University and a fitness fanatic, showed readers a year ago that one of her 2016 resolutions would be to eat more cheesecake. Tribune-Star/Austen LeakeA tasty resolution: Jennifer Mullen, a communications instructor at Indiana State University and a fitness fanatic, showed readers a year ago that one of her 2016 resolutions would be to eat more cheesecake.
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ROME (AP) — Italian media say an Italian man who drove his car last week into pedestrians near a Christmas market had been aiming to kill.
The ANSA news agency reported Monday that the man is being investigated on suspicion of wanting to carry out a massacre. His car on Saturday seriously injured a woman at an outdoor skating ring near the Sondrio, northern Italy, holiday market before crashing into a pillar.
Originally, the crash, which slightly injured two other strollers in the pedestrian-only square, was blamed on drunk driving.
Sondrio’s chief prosecutor wasn’t immediately available for comment. The reported accusation indicated there was no sign of terrorist aims.
ANSA said the suspect, 27, when he was arrested at the scene, said that he “should have killed more” people.
'SATC' Star Cynthia Nixon Miranda's Running for NY Gov!
'Sex and the City' Star Cynthia Nixon Announces New York Governor Candidacy
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The girls are back in town -- at least Miranda Hobbes is ... 'cause she's running for Governor of New York.
"Sex and the City" star Cynthia Nixon -- who starred on the hit HBO series for six seasons -- announced her candidacy Monday for NY Gov with a tribute video to her home state.
She captioned the clip ... "I love New York, and today I'm announcing my candidacy for governor. Join us" with a link to her campaign homepage where she's accepting donations.
In her promotional vid, she touts wanting to offer better opportunities to NY children, and calls out unequal wealth distribution throughout the state. She also says "our leaders are letting us down."
Nixon will be facing off against incumbent New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, who's been in office since 2010. He's said he's running for a third term.
The Starr County Sheriff’s Office is sharing more details about a deputy who was hit by a vehicle during a chase.
On Sunday night, the deputy and Rio Grande City Police officers were on foot chasing Elmer Mercado over an alleged domestic incident when the deputy was hit by a car. The sheriff’s office says on Monday, the deputy had his leg operated on and is recovering in the hospital.
Mercado was later caught and charged with evading arrest and family violence.
MINNEAPOLIS — Philadelphia Eagles starting defensive tackle Tim Jernigan returned to practice Friday after missing two days this week because of an illness.
The NFC champions had everyone participate as they continued preparations to face the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl on Sunday.
Coach Doug Pederson gave a lengthy speech after practice, according to a pool report.
"Play loose, have fun, enjoy the moment," Pederson said he told his players. "These opportunities, as you know, don't come around every year. Also, make sure just to reflect on this season, reflect on the journey that got us here. But just play for one another, have fun and enjoy it."
Hall of Famer Brett Favre, who was backed up by Pederson in Green Bay, is scheduled to address the Eagles on Saturday morning and the team will hold a 30-minute walkthrough at U.S. Bank Stadium.
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Defending champion Joey "Jaws" Chestnut chomped down a record 74 franks and buns to take home his 11th title at the annual Nathan's Famous July Fourth hot dog eating contest.
The renowned competitive eater from San Jose, California, takes home the coveted Mustard Belt and surpassed the previous mark of 72 dogs and buns he downed last year.
The heat wasn't a factor; the National Weather Service put the temperature at 83 degrees with a heat index of 91 degrees.
Miki Sudo said after eating 37 dogs and buns that the heat may have slowed her down in winning the women's competition.
That didn't stop the Las Vegas eater from easily beating out second-place finisher Mischelle Lesco of Tuscon, Arizona, who chowed down 28 wieners and buns.
SocGen expects euro-area inflation to hit a 39-month high this week:
"We expect euro area headline inflation to continue to improve for the eighth month in a row and climb to 1.1% Y/Y, the highest reading since September 2013. The negative drag from the energy component is likely to vanish, as a result of positive base effects from energy prices.
"On the food front, we expect the pick-up in EU internal market prices in the last few months to pass through to consumer prices.
"Nevertheless, the improvement observed throughout the various surveys published to date seems to signal improving inflationary pressure in the coming months. Looking ahead, we expect euro area inflation to remain above 1.0% next year, averaging 1.5% in 2017, with the core metric improving slightly to 1.0%."
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The greatest musical era of the 20th century comes alive with a nostalgic and fun packed musical journey through the sights and sounds of the swinging 60s.
Sing and dance along with a cast of leading performers to the music of The Beatles, Hermans Hermits, Gerry & The Pacemakers, The Rolling Stones, Cilla Black, Manfred Mann, Dusty Springfield, Sandy Shaw and many more at the New Theatre Royal Lincoln this Saturday, July 7. Ticket details: www.newtheatreroyallincoln.co.uk or 01522 519999.
CHENNAI : To highlight the non-functioning of gram panchayats across the State, Makkal Needhi Maiam founder Kamal Haasan organised a mock Gram Sabha at his party office on Tuesday, to mark the 25th anniversary of the constitutional status received by village bodies.The Constitution (73rd Amendment) Act came into effect on April 24, 1993 to decentralise political power at the grassroots level and lead to the institutionalisation of panchayati raj.
Kamal Haasan, who also participated in the programme said village panchayats were once springs of water for the locals. “Now they have turned into sewage and it is time to dig it up and ensure spring water flows again,” he said, emphasising the role gram panchayats had in curbing corruption at the grassroots level.
Police responded to two accidents in a hour on Thursday morning, both of which they say were caused by drunken drivers. At 1:15 a.m., police responded to a two-car crash at Route 38 and Youngs Crossing Road.
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Gov. Eric Greitens, who called state lawmakers back to the Capitol for the second special session this summer, led an anti-abortion rally in support of proposed new measures such as mandatory annual health inspections of clinics. Before that, roughly 200 abortion-rights advocates gathered in the Rotunda for a mock "People's Special Session" in protest.
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Howard County commissioners will hold a workshop to review the interlocal agreement with the city of Big Spring for the purchase of a radio system for law enforcement.
The workshop will take place just prior to the commissioner’s regular meeting Wednesday. The workshop will start at 2:45 p.m., while the meeting will begin at 3:30 p.m. Both gatherings will be in the second-floor conference room of the Howard County Courthouse.
During the meeting, commissioners will hear a presentation of a report from the Arbitrage Group about General Obligation Refunding Bonds, series 2015. The Arbitrage Group is a provider of arbitrage rebate and mathematical verification services based out of Houston; Birmingham, Alabama; and Hudson, Wisconsin.
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Boy, 15, being questioned on suspicion of murder after 18-year-old dies from multiple knife wounds in Neasden
A 15-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a teenager was stabbed to death in a London street.
The 18-year-old victim was found badly wounded in Neasden, north-west London, at 3.50pm on Friday. He died at the scene from multiple stab wounds, Scotland Yard said.
A police spokesman said: “A crowd gathered around the victim soon after the attack and detectives are appealing for those who witnessed what happened or saw those involved leaving the scene after the attack to get in touch.”
Whistleblower Bill vital to war against corruption – Dogara
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Yakubu Dogara, said the Bill for an Act to protect Whistleblowers was a vital tool for the war against corruption in Nigeria. Dogara said this in Abuja on Tuesday at a workshop organised for the House of Representatives Committee on Financial Crimes and members of the civil society on the Whistle Blowers Bill. The bill, he added, would greatly enhance disclosure of information on corrupt persons when passed by the National Assembly.
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ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey has issued a decree to adjust its current laws to a new presidential system that comes into effect with last month's presidential and parliamentary elections.
The decree issued Wednesday changes the wording in some 5,000 laws, removing references to the prime minister — whose office has been abolished — and transferring some powers to the president.
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan won the presidential election on June 24 with 52.6 percent of the vote, according to results which have yet to be confirmed by Turkey's electoral council.
Erdogan will now rule with substantially expanded powers in line with constitutional changes that were narrowly approved in a referendum last year.
He is expected to be sworn in over the weekend.
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Police say one of two shootings reported Saturday night in Denver is being investigated as a homicide.
The homicide involved the shooting of a male on the 13100 block of East Elgin Place shortly after 7 p.m. Police are asking for any information related to the shooting.
A second reported shooting at West 38th Avenue and Julian Street about 7 p.m., resulted in one male being transported to a hospital for non-critical injuries, Denver Police said on Twitter.
It’s a little-known fatal syndrome but sepsis has come to the forefront with Minnesota health officials after a $20 million settlement was recently paid out to the family of a 30-year-old woman in Maple Grove who passed away from sepsis just days after giving birth.
Sepsis occurs when the body’s reaction to an infection affects healthy tissues and organs in the body, possibly causing organ failure.
There is little public knowledge about sepsis, but area health officials warn of the possible dangers related to the clinical syndrome.
In Minnesota, 439 people died from sepsis in 2015, an increase from 261 a decade earlier.
Jones posted six points (3-11 FG), a team-high eight rebounds, three assists, two blocks and a steal across 25 minutes during Tuesday's 71-54 win over the Kings.
Though Jones struggled shooting the rock, he found other ways to contribute, primarily on the glass and on defense. The 30th overall pick in the 2016 draft, Jones has played just 25 career games for the Warriors, spending most of his time in the G-League. Considering Golden State's depth at the position, his role likely won't change any time soon.
The coordinator of the U.S. women’s gymnastics team stepped down Friday, the latest in the fallout from revelations of sexual abuse of gymnasts by their former longtime team doctor Larry Nassar.
Valeri Liukin, former Soviet Olympic champion and father of 2008 U.S. gold medalist Nastia Liukin, cited stress from “the present climate” as reason for his stepping down, NBC News reported.
"I was truly looking forward to trying to turn this program around and bring success to our country and the gymnastics community. But the present climate causes me, and more importantly my family, far too much stress, difficulty and uncertainty," he said in a statement.
USA Gymnastics did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Liukin's resignation, which was first reported by USA Today.
Unhappy Arsenal staris set to leave the Gunners at the end of the season as new contract talks are stalling and the Chile International has demanded big money to pen a new deal with the North London club. Serie A giants Inter and Juventus are said to be monitoring the player’s situation but his economic demands could make it very difficult for both clubs to sign the player at the end of the season. Sanchez is on a € 11-million deal until 2018 which means he would cost any Serie A side € 22 million-a-year after tax. No doubt that the former Barcelona star will be also demanding more than his current salary should he move away from the Emirates.Offering a five-year deal to Sanchez would lead to an investment of more than € 100 million and that would be just to cover the player’s salary.A transfer fee of – at least -, just too much for both Juventus and Inter.
Pictures from a chicken farm in Tielt (West Flanders) show how chicks are selected the minute they hatch. Chicks that are not deemed to be suitable are thrown away. They are killed by breaking their neck on the edge of a crate, by being drowned in a bucket of water or by being tossed into a refuse container.
Images made elsewhere show how chicks are fattened up. Some of the chicks are so fat that they cannot stand on their feet. Everywhere there are dead chickens.
Flemish animal welfare minister Ben Weyts says the practices shown are unacceptable. Mr Weyts has dispatched an inspection team to the farms involved that will report to him today so that he can take action. Closing the farms with immediate effect isn't possible because chicks are hatching each and every hour.
A wonderful week of worship was experienced by all who attended the First United Methodist Church in Kane. The journey through Jesus's last days on Earth began with the combined service with Tabor Lutheran church on Palm Sunday.
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DOTHAN: Dothan Fire and Dothan Police responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash on Huskey Road. Reports are the vehicle was on fire but everyone had gotten out of the vehicle.
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The Golden State Warriors' JaVale McGee , Draymond Green , Shaun Livingston and Andre Iguodala hug following their victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 5 of the NBA Finals at Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif., on Monday, June 12, 2017. With various reports floating around this morning about the team skipping what's been a time-tested tradition of traveling to Washington and getting photos taken with the Commander-in-Chief, social media has been having a field day commenting on what may or may not happen.
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FILE - In this Aug. 3, 2016 file photo, Paul Nehlen, a Republican challenger to House Speaker Paul Ryan, speaks in Janesville, Wis. Nehlen says he believes an unfounded right-wing online conspiracy theory dubbed "pizzagate." Nehlen voiced his opinion during an online question and answer session with voters earlier this month on Reddit. He was asked "What are your thoughts on Pizzagate?" In response, Nehlen wrote, "I believe it is real." The conspiracy theory claims Democrats harbor child sex slaves at a pizza restaurant in Washington, D.C. Scott Bauer, File AP Photo
Amber Heard spotted on romantic date with Sean Penn "They shared a bottle of red wine and were flirty and intimate with each other," a source said.
Amber Heard and Sean Penn spotted out together Amber Heard is dating again after breaking up with longtime boyfriend and space cowboy Elon Musk. Sources close to “Page Six TV” spotted Heard out on a date in LA...
Elon Musk and Amber Heard split again Sources confirmed to Page Six that the pair has split for the second time, just a few months after reconciling.
Amber Heard and Elon Musk continue to rekindle their romance They were spotted together over the holidays in Chile and visiting Easter Island.
Elon Musk and Amber Heard spotted together — again The two were seen emotionally kissing goodbye as they left a Los Angeles restaurant on Thursday.
Amber Heard shades filmmakers for defending Johnny Depp Heard has accused ex-husband Depp of domestic violence. They finalized their divorce in August 2016.
Chelsea looks to get back to its winning ways when it goes to Huddersfield Town on Tuesday in mid-week Premier League action.
Here's how you can watch the match and our prediction:
How to watch
When: Tuesday at 3 p.m. ET
TV: NBCSN
Stream: fuboTV (Try for free)
Follow: CBS Sports App
What's on the line
The Blues are third in the league with 32 points, 14 back of first-place Manchester City. A win will keep them in the top four, while Huddersfield is aiming to increase its chances of survival, currently in 12th place and five points clear of the drop zone.
Prediction
Chelsea gets two goals in the first half and holds on in the second. Chelsea 2, Huddersfield 1.
Southeast England will have clear spells at first tonight, and it will turn chilly. Elsewhere, cloud will thicken from the northwest bringing rain, accompanied by strengthening winds. Turning showery in the north later, with some heavy bursts possible.
Saturday morning will be cloudy and windy, with some rain. Southern England and south Wales will remain damp in the afternoon. Elsewhere some brightness is possible, but with showers too.
Sunday will be somewhat brighter for many, but with showers, mainly in the north and west.
ITV Weather Presenter Becky Mantin with the latest forecast:
Smitten Ice Cream, a company hailing from the Bay Area that uses liquid nitrogen in its churning process, has opened a branch at Westfield Century City. Boasting lightning-speed churned ice cream and froyo offerings, Smitten is also famous for its signature flavors such as Tcho chocolate and chocolate chip cookie dough in brown sugar. Customers can also order fresh-churned ice cream in Jasmine and Earl Grey Tea flavors. If you’re in the mood for a caffeine-infused treat, head to Westfield Century City for a taste.
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LONDON, Ont. — Canadian lender VersaBank is moving towards launching a blockchain-based virtual vault to store digital properties such as cryptocurrency.
The London, Ont.-based chartered bank says its subsidiary VersaVault has signed two memorandums of understanding with a cryptocurrency exchange and a cryptocurrency-based fund.
VersaBank did not disclose the names of the exchange or the fund.
The branchless bank says these agreements will facilitate feedback from two institutional holders of cryptocurrency assets to help guide the lender’s development of VersaVault, which it intends to launch globally.
VersaBank says the blockchain-based vault works like a safety deposit box, where only the user has access or knows what is inside but its contents are protected from hackers and other risks.
One recent example of such risk is a January cyberattack on Tokyo-based bitcoin and cryptocurrency exchange Coincheck, which lost hundreds of millions of dollars worth of cryptocurrency to hackers.
Isolated showers begin to diminish across Southwest Georgia, meanwhile Tropical Storm Nate continues to gain strength as it moves in to the Gulf of Mexico.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve’s latest survey of business conditions found manufacturing activity accelerating in many parts of the country in late April and early May, even as some businesses expressed concern about uncertainty caused by rising trade tensions.
The Fed said Wednesday that its survey described the economy as expanding at a moderate pace with more than half of the central bank’s 12 regions reporting a pickup in industrial activity and a third of those districts describing manufacturing conditions as “strong.”
The survey was taken after the Trump administration announced plans to institute tariffs of 25 percent on steel imports and 10 percent on aluminum, actions designed to boost domestic producers.
It will inform discussions when the central bank meets next month, when it is expected to raise rates.
University spokesman Jason Cody says Curtis Blackwell was suspended with pay. He wouldn't offer any other details Tuesday or say whether Blackwell is the staff member who was suspended last week as part of an investigation into an alleged sexual assault involving three players.
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LAHORE, Aug 14 (APP): Independence Day of Pakistan was
celebrated with solemnity by all Army Formations and Units
of Lahore Garrison on Monday.
Special prayers were offered for integrity, solidarity,
progress and prosperity of Pakistan after Namaz-e-Fajr at all
Formations and Unit mosques, says a press release issued by
ISPR hers.
The day dawned with 21 Gun Salute near Lahore Cantonment
while an impressive guard mounting ceremony was held at
Mazar-e-Iqbal in which smartly turned out contingent of
Pakistan Army, took over the guard duties from Pakistan
Rangers.
Later, Major General Muhammad Aamer, Garrison Commander
Lahore laid a floral wreath at Mazar-e-Iqbal to pay homage
to the National poet and offered Fateha.
A flag hoisting ceremony was held at all the Formation
Headquarters and Units of the Garrison. National Flag was
hoisted at Corps Headquarters, Lahore by Brigadier Muhammad
Shahab Aslam. Message of Chief of Army Staff General Qamar
Javed Bajwa, was read out to the troops in special gatherings.
Nina Johnson-Milewski and Daniel Milewski were looking for an old house in Miami with its character still intact. "We didn't mind putting in the work," says Nina, owner of Nina Johnson Gallery in Little Haiti.
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Fifers can enjoy an evening of playing detective at a fun murder mystery event at the Rothes Halls this weekend.
On Friday evening, ‘The Doomed Groom’ event will take place, starting at 7.30pm.
Following on from a number of other successful murder mystery style events, this time you’re undercover at the stag do of the famous horse groom Paul Perfect - the only problem is, here’s not there.
A case of cold feet - or cold-blooded murder?
You’ll watch events unfold then have your chance to interrogate each subject in turn. Head along in a team, or you‘re welcome to attend as a single.
The ticket price of £15 (£12 concession) includes a complimentary drink. Purchase your tickets online here.
April 24 (Reuters) - National Commerce Corp:
* LANDMARK BANCSHARES, INC. ENTERS INTO DEFINITIVE AGREEMENT TO JOIN NATIONAL COMMERCE CORPORATION
* NATIONAL COMMERCE CORP - SUBSEQUENT TO MERGER, FIRST LANDMARK BANK WILL BECOME A PART OF NBC
* NATIONAL COMMERCE CORP - TRANSACTION IS VALUED AT $28.15 PER SHARE OF LANDMARK COMMON STOCK, OR $115.2 MILLION IN AGGREGATE
* NATIONAL COMMERCE CORP - BOARDS OF DIRECTORS OF NCC, NBC, LANDMARK AND FIRST LANDMARK BANK HAVE UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED TRANSACTION
* NATIONAL COMMERCE - EACH SHARE OF STOCK OF LANDMARK AT TIME OF DEAL WILL BE CONVERTED INTO RIGHT TO RECEIVE 0.5961 SHARES OF NCC STOCK & $1.33 IN CASH Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Kennard (foot) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Heat, James L. Edwards III reports.
Specifics surrounding the foot injury remain unclear, but it's apparently bothersome enough to keep Kennard sidelined for Saturday's tilt. There should be a better idea of his condition once he's further evaluated in the coming days. In the meantime, look for Reggie Bullock, Langston Galloway and and Stanley Johnson to benefit from slightly expanded roles in Kennard's absence.
Amanda Manahan will presents stories of Oberlin’s African-American business owners at 2 p.m., Feb. 11, at Mt. Zion Baptist Church of Oberlin’s House of Zion Fellowship Center, 81 Locust St.
Her illustrated program focuses on the history and diversity of businesses of the past, including Carter Nursing Home, Gayters’ Skating Rink, Gigi’s Barber Shop, Mason’s Tea Room, Parker’s Grocery and Pettiford Bakery. Attendees also will have the opportunity to share recollections and help the Heritage Center preserve more of the history of African-American businesses in Oberlin.
The talk is free and open to the public.
Manahan is the museum education and tour coordinator for the Oberlin Heritage Center.
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For more information about this upcoming program or about other events at the center, visit www.oberlinheritagecenter.org or call 440-774-1700.
Teiman, is a relatively new community in the Ga East Municipality of the Greater Accra Region, with more than half of its residents relying on water from dugout wells and boreholes.
Although the community has a booming private water distribution business, there seems to be no regulatory authority supervising the safety of water distributed to clients.
A 2014 Ghana Demographic Health Survey indicates that, about 30% of urban dwellers depend on this source of water, but who ensures water from these private distributors is safe?
Eugenia Tenkorang explored this phenomenon in the report below
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Clearing in the morning with a high of 19 Celsius, and a UV index of 4 or moderate according to Environment Canada.
Tonight: Clear with increasing cloudiness before Saturday morning. The overnight low is 11 C.
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TIME TO DISPOSE OF YOUR CHRISTMAS TREE
If you bought a Christmas tree last month and are looking for a way to dispose of it, the Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center could use it.
Interested persons, businesses and organizations can drop off their used trees at the nature center between now and January 15th.
Trees should be clean with no ornaments, tinsel, lights, price tags, stands or plastic bags.
You may place your tree should be placed in the lower parking lot at 4500 Sioux River Road (Highway 12).
The trees will be chipped and placed on the walking trails to provide a better walking surface and to prevent erosion.
The center is closed Mondays.
South Sioux City residents may place their cleared Christmas tree curbside on their regular trash pick up day between now and January 6th.
Flocked trees or trees in bags will not be collected.
Local band Dirt Road Addiction continues to grow, including a summer tour this season that takes in 24 shows across Missouri. Since forming as a band a few years ago, members of Dirt Road Addiction have continued to see an increase in musical gigs.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — A spokeswoman for Ralphie May says the comedian has died. He was 45.
In a statement Friday, publicist Stacey Pokluda says May died of cardiac arrest. She said he had been fighting pneumonia, which caused him to cancel a few appearances in the past month.
His body was found Friday morning at a private residence in Las Vegas.
On Wednesday, the round-faced May was named casino comedian of the year at the Global Gaming Expo. He was booked through the rest of 2017 at Harrah’s Las Vegas.
May, a Tennessee native who was raised in Arkansas, parlayed a second-place finish on TV’s “Last Comic Standing” in 2003 into TV and club appearances.
His publicist said May’s survivors include his wife, Lahna Turner, and children April June and August James.
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The championship game is back in the Big 12, which was left out of the College Football Playoff in two of the first three years.
A local resident who filmed this dramatic footage of the Grenfell Tower fire in west London on June 14 was among several people and businesses in the area to offer assistance to those affected by the blaze. The person who recorded this video asked anyone in need of a place to stay to message him.
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The owner of Westfield shopping centres is being bought for $24.7bn in a deal which will see the malls launched across Europe.
French property group Unibail-Rodamco is offering $7.55 a share for the Australian business.
Westfield Corporation has shopping centres in the UK and the US while Unibail-Rodamco has 71 sites in Europe.
Unibail-Rodamco said the takeover would result in a "progressive roll-out of the world famous Westfield brand".
The takeover is the second major deal involving shopping centre owners to emerge in just over a week.
On 6 December, Hammerson, which owns the Bullring in Birmingham, announced a £3.4bn bid for Intu, whose properties include the Arndale shopping centre in Manchester.
GALLATIN, Tenn. (WKRN) – Police in Gallatin are working to locate a 16-year-old girl who has been missing since Saturday.
Hasina Jones was last seen wearing a black Nike “Swoosh” T-shirt.
Gallatin police believe she left on foot but it is unknown where she was going.
No additional description or information was released.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Gallatin police at 615-452-1313.
BOOK YOUR MOUNTAIN BIKING VACATION AND COME TO KASLO: Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018. 5 events - one day. 40km XC mountain bike; 20km XC mountain bike; 20km trail run; 8km mountain bike and 8km trail run. Something for the whole family. Register at www.iDIDaRide-kaslo.ca
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said he wants to ‘do a deal’ with President Donald Trump on a solution for Ireland's ‘undocumented’ citizens living in the US.
His comments came during the traditional shamrock presentation ceremony at the White House.
SURPRISE, Ariz. — The Texas Rangers have claimed first baseman Tommy Joseph off waivers from the Philadelphia Phillies.
The Rangers made the move Monday, a week after the Phillies designated him for assignment when they signed free agent pitcher Jake Arrieta.
The 26-year-old Joseph hit over 20 home runs in each of his two seasons in the majors. He batted .240 with 22 homers and 69 RBIs while starting 125 times at first last year.
Philadelphia signed power-hitting free agent Carlos Santana to play first this season.
Iranian state TV is reporting the country’s coast guard has detained 21 fishermen and their three boats from neighboring Arab nations for straying into its territorial waters and fishing rare species.
The Monday report said the traditional boats, known as dhows, had entered Iranian waters near the country’s Kish Island in the Persian Gulf. It said the fishermen were handed over to the courts, adding that they had fished rare species of sharks and fish in Iranian waters.
In recent months, Iran has detained 12 dhows in its waters over similar charges.
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Bridge inspections scheduled
Several bridges in Northwest Missouri are scheduled for under-bridge inspections over the next few weeks. In Daviess County during the week of April 17 two bridges will be inspected — U.S. Route 69 at the Big Creek and Big Creek Drainage bridges (lane closures) and Route Z at the Grand River Bridge (lane closure).
Some of these work zones may be moving operations and motorists are advised to be alert
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TIMMINS, Ont. — Ontario's police watchdog is investigating a fatal police-involved shooting in the northeastern city of Timmins.
The Special Investigations Unit says it happened Saturday morning at an emergency medical services building on the city's east side.
In a statement Saturday night, the SIU says officers with the Timmins Police Service responded to the building to deal with a man.
The agency says the man fled, and when officers followed there was an "interaction" where one of the officers fired a gun.
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On Wednesday, June 14, the Boston Bruins and the Boston Bruins Foundation donated $50,000 to the Police Athletic League (PAL) and hosted a BFit school assembly for elementary school students from the Charles Sumner School at Roslindale Community Center.
The Bruins and Boston Bruins Foundation will continue to work with the Boston Police Department and PAL to conduct BFit school assemblies in Boston Public Schools throughout the 2017-18 academic year.
For more on the assembly held on Wednesday, check out the video above from “NESN Live,” presented by Cross Insurance.
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Nick Offerman offers words of woodworking wisdom while giving Ask This Old House host Kevin O’Connor a tour of the Offerman Woodshop. Offerman takes O’Connor through his process of selecting wood and tools, and shares his advice for beginning woodworkers.
Ask This Old House host Kevin O’Connor visits Nick Offerman in Los Angeles to tour the comedian’s woodworking shop.
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1:36 'The King,' (Elvis impersonator Will Kettler) is in the house for Valentine’s Day weddings
3:02 Meet Alexander Mickelthwate, the third conductor candidate for the Fresno Philharmonic
1:31 Worn Poverello House warehouse leaks, in need of repairs
0:33 Fresno police arrest two after string of armed robberies
2:35 Saburo Masada visits site of his internment for first time since 1942
0:52 Visalia couple wins $65,000 Valentine on 'The Price is Right'
2:08 Fowler girls chase Central Section's lone unbeaten regular season
0:34 Watch as Joel, a St. Bernard from Fresno, wins his breed competition at Westminster dog show
The Skippers stayed perfect on the season with a win over the Oakers on Oct. 6, 2017.
Several high school games are on tap for Saturday so stay in the know on game outcomes with the Eyewitness Sports High School Football Scoreboard.
A 37-year-old Manton man is facing several driving charges including drunken driving after he was arraigned Monday in 84th District Court. William S... As cadillacnews.com transitions to a metered site, the login information will help us determine whether you are a paid subscriber or one of our casual visitors.
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* BRITAIN‘S TSB BANK APPOINTS RICHARD MEDDINGS AS CHAIRMAN, TO SUCCEED WILL SAMUEL
* BANK ALSO REPORTS RESULTS FOR YEAR ENDING DEC.31 2017
* TSB ADVANCED 7 BILLION POUNDS IN NEW MORTGAGE LENDING, UP FROM 6.6 BILLION POUNDS IN 2016
* CUSTOMER DEPOSITS GREW TO 30.5 BILLION POUNDS, UP 3.9 PERCENT
* OPERATING COSTS INCREASED 16.7 PERCENT YEAR-ON-YEAR TO 821.3 MILLION POUNDS
* STATUTORY PROFIT BEFORE TAX FELL TO 162.7 MILLION POUNDS, DOWN 10.6 PERCENT Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting by Emma Rumney)
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When Paul Vaughan broke his leg in his late teens, and suffered complications from the ensuing surgery, it wasn’t just his career on life support.
Vaughan, carting up the ball as an 18-year-old for the Gungahlin Bulls in Canberra, broke his fibula and tibia while making one of his trademark hit-ups.
Paul Vaughan (right) jokes with teammate Reagan Campbell-Gillard before a Blues training session at the NSWRL Centre of Excellence on Thursday. Photo: AAP
What should have been a routine operation resulted in what the Dragons prop described as “a little bit of a complication”. It turned out to be a bit more than that. This is where the Paul Vaughan story almost ended.
“Surgery was pretty tough in that period,” Vaughan said.
“There was a little bit of complication. I had a fat embolism floating up on my lung and it collapsed my lung. I was on life support in the ICU for a couple of days, which was a tough period.
FORT COLLINS — Woodward Inc. (Nasdaq: WWD), a designer and manufacturer of aerospace and industrial components, had its quarterly price targets raised by two analyst firms.
Drexel Hamilton indicated it thought the Fort Collins company had an “exciting future” and raised its target stock price to $94. Credit Suisse raised its target to $80.
In its fourth-quarter earnings, released in November, Woodward beat analyst expectations in earnings per share but net earnings fell slightly year-over-year.
Woodward’s stock price closed Friday at $75.16, and it was trading at $74.65 midday Monday.
EAST LONGMEADOW, Mass. (WWLP) – Firefighters put out a fire at a truck and tanker repair shop in East Longmeadow Monday afternoon.
Massachusetts State Police Sgt. Nicole Morrell told 22News the fire was reported at WB Hill, located at 305 Shaker Road, just after 2:00 p.m.
East Longmeadow Fire Captain Christopher Beech told 22News an employee received minor injuries in the fire.
Morrell said Massachusetts State Police troopers are there assisting with traffic and that the state police air wing was also called in.
April 4 Latam Autos Ltd:
* Company expects to continue to have negative operating cashflows for time being
* Company is currently in final stages of securing its ongoing funding
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The RCMP's trial on violating four charges of the Canada Labour Code has been postponed.
The trial was scheduled to start Tuesday in Moncton provincial court but has been set to begin April 24 according to the court docket.
Four charges were laid against the RCMP following the shooting that claimed the lives of three policemen on June 4, 2014. The federal police force is expected to defend its methods at the event.
The charges are not criminal in nature. They relate to equipment, training and supervision.
The Department of Employment and Social Development Canada filed the charges after conducting an investigation because three RCMP officers died on the night of the shooting,
Under the Canada Labor Code, these charges can lead to fines of up to $ 1 million.
More college football fans were ready to tune in for bowl games before heading out for New Year's Eve parties. Viewership bounced back a bit, with both New Year's Eve semifinals drawing a bigger television audiences than the games last season. There were still far fewer people watching the semis than when they were played on New Year's Day two seasons ago. ESPN says the Peach Bowl and Fiesta Bowl together drew a total live audience of just under twenty million people. That's a 14 percent hike from last season. The Alabama Crimson Tide will face the Clemson Tigers next Monday in Tampa for a re-match of last year's championship where Alabama took the college football title.
See the data by clicking on the headline link… Asterisk denotes strength of level 00:25 GMT – Spike above the .7600 level reached .7636 high ahead of setback to unwind the stretched intraday tools. Setback see support now at .7566 then the .7527/17 area.
Closure of institutions in southern Kaduna punitive, vindictive – SKYSFOM
Southern Kaduna Youth and Students Forum, SKYSFOM, has noted with dismay that the closure of institutions in the area by the Kaduna State government‎ is punitive, vindictive and in bad omen. A statement signed by the President and Secretary of the forum, Comrade Galadima Jesse and Comrade Ezekiel A. David and issued to newsmen on […]
Closure of institutions in southern Kaduna punitive, vindictive – SKYSFOM
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It won't take long for head coach Tom Thibodeau to see how hisnew-look Minnesota Timberwolvesstack up against the NBA's best, as the Wolves will begin their 2017-18 campaign with a visit to San Antonio to face Kawhi Leonard and the Spurs on Oct. 18.
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The renovated Target Center will reopen on Oct. 20, when Ricky Rubio and the Utah Jazz come to town for the Timberwolves' home opener.
That's right, Rubio is making his return to Minneapolis.
Minnesota hosts reigning champion Golden State on March 11 -- the only time this season -- although the Timberwolves will play the Warriors twice on the road.
LeBron James and his Cleveland Cavaliers come to the Target Center on Jan. 8, and Jimmy Butler will face the Chicago Bulls, his former team, on Feb. 9 (in Chicago) and Feb. 24 (in Minneapolis).
For a full look at the Timberwolves schedule, click here.
× Portion Of Tiger Boulevard In Bentonville To Close Thursday For Repairs
BENTONVILLE (KFSM) — Commuters who use Tiger Boulevard may have to find an alternative route on Thursday (July 5).
Tiger Boulevard in north Bentonville will be closed from Bella Vista Road to Northwest A Street for repairs, the street department said Wednesday.
The street will close starting at 6 a.m. Thursday and is expected to reopen at 6 p.m. the same day.
Detour signs will be in place, and weather could extend the closure, though only a slight chance of scattered showers is forecast for Thursday in Bentonville.
Anyone with questions about the street closure can call Street Manager Tony Davis at (4790 271-3130.
When I first heard Xhosa folk singer-songwriter Bongizizwe Mabandla's new album, Mangaliso, I didn't like it. I told him as much as we sat in his Johannesburg flat watching the sun set.
"It's a risky album, you know! I wanted to do something that was different. I didn't want to be stagnant, and a lot of people wondered if I was going to do the same kind of vibe for my new album," said Mabandla.
For me it was too much of a departure from his debut Umlilo. Issues with his former label and other reasons meant it would be five years in between that project and this one.
In the battle against AIDS, Wisconsin has an advantage over other states: The AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin (ARCW) provides some of the most comprehensive care in the country, offering HIV patients not only medical and dental treatments, but also mental health services and access to a food pantry and social services—essential assistance, since 90% of HIV patients live in poverty, and more than 50% suffer from mental illness or addiction. To cover its operating budget, which also covers education, prevention and testing services, the ARCW relies on fundraisers like its largest event, the annual AIDS Walk Wisconsin, which has raised more than $12.5 million for the cause. This year’s walk is chaired by actress and comedian Jane Lynch.
Michigan State troopers need help in finding a male subject who was involved in a breaking and entering incident at the Bird Lake Storage Units.
The incident happened on Saturday evening around 8 p.m. and lasted about an hour in Hillsdale County’s Jefferson township.
Anyone with information is encouraged to call Michigan State Troopers at 517-780-4580.
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How To Make Your Very Own Harry Potter-Inspired Butter Beer Butterbeer is one of the most popular drinks in the wizarding world, but it is even easier to make than you think.
Best Bars And Restaurants For Frozen Margaritas In DetroitWith summertime here, Detroit is the place to be to enjoy its booming restaurant business and stop in for some adult beverages. Frozen margaritas are an all-time favorite and this guide will point you in the direction to check out some of Detroit's finest.
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× Stromboli, GOAT, & Burner: New words added to the American Heritage Dictionary
Steve Kleinedler, executive editor of the American Heritage Dictionary, joins Bill and Harry Teinowitz over the phone to go over some of the new words American Heritage added this year. They also talk about commonly misused words, define the meaning of the word “upset”, and much more.
You can find Bill and Wendy on Twitter and on Facebook. The Bill and Wendy Show airs Monday through Friday from ten a.m. to noon, then streaming from noon to 1 p.m.
Name: Daniel Prescott
School: Ayala
Sport: Wrestling
Year: Senior
Noteworthy: Prescott won the 160-pound title and was named MVP of the upper weights at the CIF Southern Section Northern Division championship meet. Prescott recorded four pins and a technical fall en route to winning the title. Prescott is Ayala’s first divisional champion since 2011.
What is SoCal Prep Legends: The best athletes in Southern California will be honored at an end-of-the-school-year awards show. For more details visit socalpreplegends.com, where you can also vote for the SoCal Athletes of the Week, as well as Play of the Week.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is allowing more employers to opt out of providing no-cost birth control to women for religious and moral reasons.
The administration has issued a long-expected revision to Obama-era rules. The rules require most companies to provide birth control as preventive care for women, at no additional cost. Under the Affordable Care Act, preventive services are supposed to be free of charge to employees and their dependents.
The Trump administration’s revision issued Friday expands a religious exemption that previously applied to houses of worship, religiously affiliated nonprofit groups, and closely-held private companies.
The share of women employees paying their own money for birth control pills has plunged to under 4 percent, from 21 percent, since contraception became a covered preventive health benefit, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation.
Internet and mobile phone services were suspended in Kashmir Valley as a precautionary measure on Independence Day today, officials said. Only BSNL landline service was functional in the valley.
Internet facilities and services of all other mobile phone operators were suspended as a precautionary measure on the 71st Independence Day, the officials said.
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NORTH MUSKEGON, Mich. (AP) — Officials will soon begin cleaning up lead and petroleum contamination from a former oil refinery in western Michigan.
The Muskegon Chronicle reports that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality hope to make significant progress this year at the former Zephyr Oil Refinery site in Muskegon Township.
Sara Pearson is a unit supervisor for the DEQ’s remediation and redevelopment division. She said Thursday the effort aims to remove 44,000 cubic yards (33,600 cubic meters) of contaminated soil and sediments from the site and nearby wetlands.
Cleanup crews will inject a liquid chemical agent in the soil at the site. The compound will break down the harmful underground petroleum deposits. A hydraulic vacuum truck will suck up leftover chemicals and un-oxidized soil.
Dog attacks family trying to dress it in sweater, 3 hurt
TAMPA, Fla. - Police in Florida say an angry dog sent three people to the hospital after one tried to put a sweater on it.
Tampa police say the pit bull mix named Scarface bit a 52-year-old woman who was trying to dress him on Friday and her husband was attacked while trying to pull the dog off of her. Police say the couple's 22-year-old son was attacked while trying to stop the dog by stabbing it in the neck and head.
The three people escaped the house and left the dog in the backyard.
Police say animal control officers shot it with a tranquilizer gun, but it managed to get back into the house where there were two children present. Police used a bean bag gun and stun gun on the animal before catching it.
A man remains critically ill in hospital after a stolen car collided with a number of other vehicles in Belfast.
Seven people, including a child, were treated in hospital following the crash on the Crumlin Road on Tuesday evening which involved six cars.
One man is critically ill in hospital, while two other men and a woman also remain in hospital where their condition has been described as “stable”.
Another man and a child were discharged on Tuesday night.
Five ambulances and the air ambulance attended the scene around 7pm.
MILTON, N.Y. (NEWS10) – A 50-year-old man is in critical condition after an ATV crash Tuesday, the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies responded to an ATV crash on rock City road in the Town of Milton around 6:00 p.m. Tuesday. The Sheriff’s office says a 50-year-old man was flown to Albany Medical Center with a severe head injury. He is still in critical condition.
The Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Unit is investigating the crash.
International Maritime Organization Secretary-General Kitack Lim experienced polar conditions at first hand during a recent visit to Antarctica . Shipping in waters surrounding the two poles has increased in recent years.
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BOSTON (WHDH) - The Boston Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing boy.
Authorities say Keton Douglas Ramos, 11, was reported missing Wednesday around 10:30 a.m. He was last seen in the area of 315 Mt. Vernon Street in Dorchester.
Ramos is said be 5 feet 3 inches tall and 120 pounds. Police say he suffers from a mental illness. He was last seen wearing a blue t-shirt and grayish black pants.
Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts is asked to contact police.
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“It was fun. I was kind of nervous because it was my first time at first singles, but I was just excited to have my sisters there supporting me,” Kenzie Turley said. “It was way-fun to have one coach me and the rest watch me. It was a cool experience.”
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Kawhi Leonard had a postseason career-high 37 points and added 11 rebounds and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Memphis Grizzlies 96-82 on Monday night to take a 2-0 lead in their first-round series.
San Antonio led for all but 13 seconds in winning its 10th consecutive postseason game over Memphis.
Leonard finished the game 9 for 14 from the field and was 19 for 19 on free throws.
Tony Parker added 15 points for the Spurs, who had three others score in double figures.
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Mike Conley scored 24 points, Zach Randolph had 18 points and Marc Gasol added 12 points for the Grizzlies.
Game 3 is Thursday night in Memphis.
"Actually I was starting not to mind you," she told Harford. "Against all the odds, you swanned in with no training. You thought you knew it all, and yeah, my hackles were up because I had to work so hard to get into CID, so bloody hard. I took so much shit back then. You have no idea. And because I was new, because I was a woman, I fought all the battles you now benefit from.
"People like you wander into CID with six months' experience, sod all training, and you think you own the world. Well, that lack of training and that lack of experience is exactly what caused this. Katie: It was an innocent mistake. Ellie: No, it was a stupid basic page one mistake. And more than that, it was selfish...The one thing a decent police officer and certainly decent detective can never be is selfish."
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Rear Admiral Imran Ahmad has taken over the charge of Logistic Command of Pakistan Navy in an impressive change of Command ceremony held at PN Dockyard here on Monday.
He took over the command from Rear Admiral Sajid Wazir Khan. Rear Admiral Imran Ahmad would now be In-charge of logistic support to all PN units, ships, establishments and repair, maintenance facilities of the naval force. A guard of honour was also presented to the newly appointed Commander Logistics during a ceremony.
Later, Commanding Officers of the units under Command were also introduced to Commander Logistics. The ceremony was attended by a large number of officers, civilians and sailors of Pakistan Navy.
WestJet Airlines Ltd. says it has partially resolved a computer system outage and has started to resume regular operations.
The airline says some flights have been delayed and it is experiencing longer lines at check-in because of the issue.
WestJet recommended passengers arrive early at the airport and check their flight status ahead of time because of the problems.
Travellers had reported on Twitter that there were long lines and kiosks off-line at some airports, as well as issues with booking on the company’s website.
Last October, the airline said computer problems caused delays for dozens of flights.
Two interns at Hot Springs National Park have discovered new species of crustacean living in the thermal waters, the Hot Springs Sentinel-Record reported.
Spurred by decade-old research, Paul Solis and Meg O'Connor spent the summer sampling water outside the Government Free Bathhouse, according to the newspaper.
When the two observed the samples under a microscope, they reportedly found at least five species of Ostracod, or “seed shrimp,” previously undocumented in the park’s waters.
"This water, you touch it with your hand, it practically burns you," Solis, who is from Los Angeles, told the newspaper. "Now we know that organisms actually thrive in these locations."
The Sentinel-Record reported that O’Connor, from Baton Rouge, La., will continue the pair’s research for the next two months.
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× Student accused of threatening to harm Wheatmore, Trinity high school students charged
RANDOLPH COUNTY, N.C. — A Wheatmore High School student who was barred from returning to campus after allegedly making a list of students to harm has now been charged.
Jacob Thomas Norris, 17, is charged with solicitation to commit murder.
On Feb. 28, the school resource officer at Wheatmore High received a report from the principal about possible threats against students at Wheatmore and Trinity high schools.
On Monday, the sheriff’s office obtained a true bill of indictment from the Randolph County Grand Jury for Norris.
Norris was booked into the Randolph County Jail under a $350,000 secured bond.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Merck & Co Inc said its chief executive, Kenneth Frazier, was resigning from U.S. President Donald Trump's American Manufacturing Council, following the recent events in Charlottesville, Virginia.
A gathering of hundreds of white nationalists in Virginia took a deadly turn on Saturday when a car plowed into a group of counter-protesters and killed at least one person in a flare up of violence.
Trump said "many sides" were involved, drawing fire from across the political spectrum for not specifically denouncing the far right.
"America's leaders must honor our fundamental views by clearly rejecting expressions of hatred, bigotry and group supremacy, which run counter to the American ideal that all people are created equal," the tweet said. (bit.ly/2fFnITM)
LONDON—The academic at the center of a controversy about the misuse of Facebook Inc.’s data played down the effectiveness of his personality-profiling technique, telling a committee of British lawmakers Tuesday that the data he compiled wasn’t a useful way to target individuals with advertising.
Aleksandr Kogan, a social psychologist and lecturer at the University of Cambridge, developed an app in which respondents authorized access to their Facebook profiles and to those of their friends, allowing him to harvest data from...
Former deputy land reform minister and ousted Swapo member of parliament Bernadus Swartbooi was met with open arms by Rehoboth residents on Sunday.
Swartbooi met with the Landless People's Movement members at Rehoboth in Block E, and lashed out against corruption in the ruling party regarding land issues in the country. During the well-attended gathering, Swartbooi also called for some members of parliament to "tjaila" (leave) in order for change to take place. "I think there will come a time when we need to send people to parliament who have our best interests at heart. That time is coming," he stated.
"I think the time is nearing when we have to let some people tjaila. It's tjaila time for some people," he added, saying the future generation's wellbeing is at stake if change does not happen now.
Jackson poured in 20 points (7-18 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 5-5 FT) and added four rebounds and two steals across 29 minutes in Friday's 129-97 loss to the Jazz.
The rookie now has three consecutive 20-point efforts, the best offensive stretch of his career thus far. Jackson kept that streak alive Friday despite shooting under 40.0 percent for the second time in the last three contests. The 2017 first-round pick also has a trio of eight-rebound tallies in his last five games, enhancing his surging value across all formats.
Milan, July 4 - Four people were injured when two trams collided in central Milan on Wednesday. The crash in Piazza Cordusio was reportedly caused by an error by one of the drivers. The four passengers were taken to hospital, not in a serious condition.
Dec 12 (Reuters) - Winha Commerce And Trade International Ltd:
* HY NET PROFIT FOR THE PERIOD ATTRIBUTABLE TO MEMBERS‍​ $5.5 MILLION, DOWN 50.7 PERCENT
* HY REVENUE FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS $46.8 MILLION VERSUS $37.6 MILLION ‍​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Ohio police say a suspected shoplifter called 911 for help after she hid in a fitting room at closing time and got locked inside a department store. Brimfield Township police say surveillance video from the incident at a Kohl's store late last month shows her taking clothing items, then realizing she's trapped in the store near Kent, roughly 35 miles southeast of Cleveland.
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See how Paolo transforms into the 'Beauty and the Beast' star
Published 8:55 PM, August 14, 2017
MANILA, Philippines – Actor and television host Paolo Ballesteros again channeled another celebrity for his jaw-dropping makeup transformation series.
On Sunday, August 13, Paolo transformed himself into Beauty and the Beast and Harry Potter actress Emma Watson.
EMMA WATSON makeup transformation makeupTransformation #transformlangnangtransform #emmaWatson #pinkzippr A post shared by Paolo Ballesteros (@pochoy_29) on Aug 13, 2017 at 4:03am PDT
Paolo, who has become famous for transforming himself into different celebrities, recently channeled Kim Kardashian when he won the Best Actor Award at the Gawad Urian for his role in Die Beautiful.
He also caught the attention of Wonder Woman star Gal Gadot when he posted his makeup transformation as the female superhero. – Rappler.com
Donald Trump 's re-election fundraising is already going gangbusters, and so is the income his own businesses are reaping from the contributions. The president's 2020 campaign has already spent close to $500,000 on Trump's businesses, from golf resorts to Trump Tower rent, according to new campaign finance filings.
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Speculation is mounting over Dundee manager Paul Hartley’s future.
The Tele understands the Dark Blues board is meeting today to discuss the alarming slump that has seen their team drop to the relegation play-off place on the back of seven consecutive defeats.
And that could mean a change of gaffer by the time the team see action in their first post-split fixture, at Motherwell on Saturday week.
The club have refused to comment on the speculation and first thing this morning the manager and his players reported for training as normal.
BREAKING…HARTLEY SACKED. Click here for updated story
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Tg Therapeutics Inc:
* TG THERAPEUTICS, INC. ANNOUNCES UPDATED RESULTS FROM THE ONGOING PHASE 2 STUDY OF UBLITUXIMAB (TG-1101) IN PATIENTS WITH MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS AT THE THIRD ANNUAL ACTRIMS FORUM 2018
* TG THERAPEUTICS INC - TG-1101 WAS WELL TOLERATED ACROSS ALL PATIENTS INCLUDING THOSE RECEIVING 1 HOUR INFUSIONS AT PHASE 3 DOSE Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Week 29 of the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) Top Thoroughbred Poll of all ages shows little to no changes in either direction after results were released Aug. 14.
The leading earner in North American racing history, Juddmonte Farm's Arrogate (35 first-place votes, 335 points), remains in first-place. Arrogate remains on target for the grade 1, $1 million TVG Pacific Classic Aug. 19 at Del Mar.
Gun Runner (8 first-place votes, 320 points) keeps the second spot for owners Winchell Thoroughbreds and Three Chimneys Farm.
The NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll concludes Nov. 6 after the running of the Breeders' Cup World Championships.
NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll
Position Horse Votes (first-place votes)
1. Arrogate, 335 (35)
2. Gun Runner, 320 (8)
3. Songbird, 270 (2)
4. Stellar Wind, 200
5. Lady Eli, 162
6. Mor Spirit, 153
7. Mind Your Biscuits, 117
8. Abel Tasman, 88,
9. Shaman Ghost, 79
10. Lady Aurelia, 53
* Warning this articles contains spoilers from Game of Thrones season seven episode five *
During the latest instalment, titled Eastwatch, Gilly (played by Hannah Murray) read the diary of High Septon Maynard, and asked Samwell: “What does annulment mean?”
Impatient, Sam (John Bradley-West) explained that annulment meant the termination of a marriage so you can marry someone else.
However, what’s caused a meltdown among Game of Thrones fans is that Gilly went on to reveal the aforementioned separation was for a “Prince Raggar”, who tied the knot with someone else in a secret ceremony in Dorne.
A woman has been arrested after she tried to abduct babies from hospitals across the Carolinas, authorities said.According to a New Hanover Regional Medical Center (NHRMC) Spokesperson, 36-year-old Linda Everett was trying to take babies from neonatal units across North and South Carolina.She was arrested in High Point and was charged with felony breaking and entering and larceny. WWAY reports the woman entered NHRMC without authorization earlier this month.According to Carolyn Fisher with New Hanover Regional, a woman presented herself at the check-in desk on April 5 at the Betty H. Cameron Women's & Children's Hospital, where she was denied entry.The woman eventually entered patient care areas without authorization, Fisher said.Seeing she did not have a visitor's badge, staff alerted hospital police, who responded and questioned her.No patients were injured or endangered.She was wanted on four warrants from hospital police.
Former Indiana volunteer firefighter Norman Burgess is accused of stealing thousands of dollars from the fire department.
Indonesia’s exports grew at a faster-than-expected pace in May, data published by the Central Statistical Agency showed Thursday.
Exports surged 24.08 percent year-over-year in May, well above the 15.65 percent spike economists had expected.
Similarly, imports climbed 24.03 percent in May from a year ago, much faster than the expected growth of 9.9 percent.
On a monthly basis, both exports and imports rose by 7.62 percent and 15.67 percent, respectively in May.
The trade surplus fell notably to $0.47 billion in May from $1.24 billion in April. The expected surplus for the month was $1.1 billion.
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Breakfast with Santa - Watertown
Dec 16, 2017 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Visit Santa and his animal friends at the Bramble Park Zoo in Watertown and enjoy breakfast provided by Burger King. Please wear proper winter attire to view animals outside. Make a holiday craft to take home. Only 250 meals are available. Kids 2 and under eat free, but they do need a ticket. Everyone else is $6 presale before the event or $7 at the door day of the event if there are tickets left. The last 2 years have been sell out crowds, so get your tickets early!
Fee: $7 at door, $6 presale
Rabat — HM King Mohammed VI has given His high instructions to the Moroccan Embassy and Consulate General in London to monitor the situation and provide assistance to the Moroccan nationals who are among the victims in the London tower block fire.
At this stage, no Moroccan national has been confirmed as victim of the block fire, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation said in a statement.
Some Moroccan nationals are among the people wounded in the fire, the statement added.
ESPN: Asghar Stanikzai, Afghanistan’s captain, will return to action, having been cleared fit after a bout of appendicitis that kept him out of his side’s World Cup Qualifier campaign till now. He comes into the squad in place of Afsar Zazai, who has been ruled out due to a hamstring injury picked up during training over the weekend. Click here to read more (external link).
I HAVE SOME EXCITING NEWS!!! In 2018, I will be representing Australia at the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest!! 😱 I will sing my heart out for Australia, I’m so proud to be officially representing my country and a little bit nervous - mainly about the dress! 💕😂#SBSEurovision pic.twitter.com/psBKqoGf7o
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Pareteum Corp:
* PARETEUM ACCELERATES EASTERN EUROPEAN EXPANSION WITH CONTRACT FROM ESTABLISHED RUSSIAN OPERATOR
* PARETEUM CORP - ‍SIGNED $1 MILLION 3-YEAR CONTRACT TO PROVIDE ITS GLOBAL CLOUD SERVICES PLATFORM TO AN ESTABLISHED RUSSIAN MOBILE VIRTUAL NETWORK OPERATOR​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Anil Kapoor is the man with many facets and many talents. From a lovable rogue in Ram Lakhan to the stylish D’Costa in his latest Race 3, there is no role the man cannot ace. But set his acting prowess aside, the man even has his uber stylish game on point. That too, even in his sixties. How he manages to look like a million bucks is a mystery to us, but we know for sure that the salt n pepper in his hair and the suits he dons, makes him look just ahh-mazing.
So here’s a look at Anil Kapoor’s suitilicious self, straight from his Instagram account. These will surely leave you asking for more.
These alluring pictures of Mr. Kapoor make us think that even Barney Stinson may be put to shame!
ISTANBUL, June 14 (Reuters) - Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu was to travel to Kuwait on Wednesday evening after completing a visit to Qatar, foreign ministry sources said, in his quest to broker an end to a dispute betweeen the Gulf state and other Arab countries.
Turkey has backed Qatar in the crisis and President Tayyip Erdogan's spokesman said on Wednesday the rift was damaging the Islamic world and Ankara would do all it could by diplomatic channels to prevent any escalation.
No details were immediately available on Cavusoglu's visit to Qatar or the rest of his itinerary. Doha denies accusations by Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain that it supports terrorism and courts regional rival Iran. (Reporting by Tulay Karadeniz; Writing by Daren Butler)
This week we take a bus trip down memory lane with this photograh of a 1925 London Transport Bus, which the Daventry Express published in January 1980.
The bus and its driver, Bert Blower, a man who had 56 years’ experience with London Transport, were unexpected but welcome visitors to the Crossroads Hotel in Weedon the week before the photo’s publication.
Mr Blower, from Cheddington Road in Edmonton, London, was bringing the bus from Bolton, where it had been used for giving rides to shoppers, to its home at a transport museum in Dulwich.
Thankfully Mr Blower was experienced with driving buses on long journeys, because back in 1926 he frequently drove buses between Birmingham and the capital.
He even remembers Barrack Hill in Weedon when “it was a hill”.
In those days, Mr Blower said, it was quicker to walk up the hill than drive up it.
And for the statisticians among you, in those days it took anything up to 13 hours to travel from London to the Midlands.
The bus is a 1925 Dennis London Transport Bus.
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HAMPTON ROADS, Va - The holidays are here and, no surprise, many of us are still thinking about what to get our friends and loved ones. Gifting expert and founder of Metro Mom Club, Dana Holmes, has some suggestions for more meaningful gift-giving.
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• BIG banks accused in the financial services royal commission of ripping off customers have raked in more than $1 billion in taxpayer money to fund green energy schemes, The Daily Telegraph can reveal.
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. >> Authorities say a 70-year-old man was killed when he was struck by a boat propeller while swimming with friends in the ocean off Southern California.
Orange County Sheriff’s Sgt. Neil Hove says the unidentified man was with a group Sunday about a half-mile (0.8 kilometers) off Newport Beach when someone backed the boat back toward the man when he was ready to climb aboard.
Passengers pulled him into the boat and returned to the harbor, where paramedics pronounced the man dead.
The Orange County Register reports police did not cite or arrest anyone.
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The investigation is ongoing.
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas has unveiled a formal plan to overhaul special education statewide, after federal officials found that services were for years illegally denied to students with disabilities.
The Texas Education Agency released a draft plan in January. It conducted 100-plus feedback focus groups with students, parents, teachers and school administrators before releasing Tuesday's final plan.
It calls for increasing special education staffing, providing better special education training for teachers and creating more tools for parents of children with suspected disabilities.
Texas also will assist school districts in identifying and helping thousands of students who were previously denied services.
The U.S. Department of Education previously concluded that Texas school districts, for more than a decade beginning in 2004, illegally capped the number of special education students at 8.5 percent of total enrollment.
Published on Jul 4, 2018
International Sign Language - FIFA World Cup Russia 2018
3rd July 2018 - Colombia vs. England
FIFA will publish short summaries of all 64 World Cup matches in sign language.
This is a service especially for the deaf and hard of hearing. This gives some 70 million people who are deaf or hard of hearing around the world the opportunity to see a short summary of the matches in sign language after the final whistle.
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Public menorah lightings for the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah are planned around the world in locations ranging from ski towns and Caribbean islands to famous landmarks and sports arenas.
Hanukkah begins Tuesday night and lasts for eight days. If you’re traveling or vacationing during the holiday, there may be a menorah lighting near you. The Jewish outreach organization Chabad-Lubavitch plans Hanukkah events in hundreds of cities, from the 50 U.S. states to 100 countries.
Celebrations in Vail, Colorado, will include menorahs made from skis. In New Mexico, organizers hope to create a one-of-a-kind menorah made from hot-air balloons. Vacationers in Cancun, Mexico, and Aruba will also have menorah lightings to attend.
Many ceremonies will take place in front of landmarks, including the White House, Eiffel Tower and the Kremlin.
If you’ve never heard of England’s annual Cheese Rolling Festival, it’s where a bunch of people race down a steep hill chasing a nine-pound round of cheese. There are always injuries, but hey, you might win cheese. This year’s event went down on Monday and the videos didn’t disappoint.
Related Coverage Darlington police release sketch in armed robbery case
DARLINGTON, SC (WBTW) – The Darlington City Police Department says a 17-year-old has been charged for an armed robbery that happened in March at a convenience store.
Lt. Maureen Valazak with the Darlington City Police Department says Nyrique Williams of Darlington was charged with armed robbery and possession of a weapon during a violent crime for robbing the Circle K located on S. Governor Williams Highway on March 27.
In March, investigators announced they were searching for two men who robbed a man of his wallet in the Circle K parking lot and released a sketch of the gunman.
The press release from Lt. Valazak also says Williams was charged with trespassing, resisting arrest, and disorderly conduct on unrelated charges.
Williams is being held at the Darlington County Detention Center pending a bond hearing.
Darlington police have not released the identity of the second suspect in the armed robbery.
Today’s topics include a costly security breach of Bitcoin exchange site NiceHash; Microsoft and ESET working with law enforcement to disrupt the Gamarue botnet; Apple updating its macOS and iOS operating systems to fix security vulnerabilities; and IBM …
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The Government’s system to monitor failed contractor Carillion used out of date financial figures and was too narrow in its scope, a group of MPs has said, calling for an urgent review.
The joint inquiry into Carillion’s insolvency, which is being run by the pensions and business select committees, has written to Cabinet Office minister David Lidington to ask him about the role of a Government representative assigned to monitor Carillion.
It questioned why risk assessments into the company used ‘out-of-date’ financial information which was more than a year old, and only looked at contracts in which the Government was directly involved.
A previous report from the committee found that the Crown Representative, the individual assigned to oversee a company providing services to the Government, “served no noticeable purpose in alerting the Government to potential issues” ahead of Carillon’s profit warning in July 2017.
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Faviola Dadis said she was invited to a Beverly Hills hotel room in 2002.
An aspiring actress has said Steven Seagal sexually assaulted her during a supposed casting session when she was 17.
Faviola Dadis said at a news conference that she had recently moved to the US from the Netherlands when she was invited to a Beverly Hills hotel room in 2002 to audition for Seagal for a film he planned to make about Genghis Khan.
The 33-year-old former model said only the Hollywood star and his bodyguard were in the room when the actor reached under her bikini top and then grabbed her genitals.
Ms Dadis said she ended the audition and immediately left.
She said she feared being blacklisted if she reported Seagal, and only recently filed a police report.
Los Angeles County prosecutors say they are reviewing the case.
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Repeated headers for footballer may be linked to long-term brain damage
by Editorial Staff - 2017.02.15
Professional football is as risky as boxing in causing brain damage that can lead to dementia and early death, a major new investigation warns. Scientists at University College London say years of heading the ball can cause the same type of progressive damage as suffered by heavyweight prizefighters. They have called for “urgent” widescale research to establish whether repeated sub-concussive head impacts caused by heading may also be prompting dementia in the amateur game. In the new study, which is published in the journal Acta Neuropathalogica, researchers conducted post-mortem examinations of the brains of five professional players, and one “committed” amateur, who had played for an average of 26 years and who had all suffered from dementia. They found evidence of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), which can be caused by repeated blows to the head and is a condition known to lead to dementia.
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — With lists for school supplies and ever-changing fashion trends…money-conscious families need tips for financial management as the kids return to school.
With APS starting this week, families on a budget require a cheat sheet for keeping their spending on track. A local financial advisor from Fractal Profile Wealth Management offers tips to stay flush during the back to school frenzy.
Budgeting Tips for Back to School:
1. Set a Budget
2. Scope out the Supply List
3. Follow Your Favorite Stores
4. Get the Kids Involved
For more information or financial tips, visit their website.
Our Hawaiian Word for today is a beautiful Oʻahu place name, Kawaiahaʻo. And it means the water used by Haʻo. Some say Haʻo was a chief. As most of you know, it is a name for the most famous church on the island, often called the Westminster of the Pacific.
Chain of Command begins with a look at the efforts of U.S. and Iraqi forces to regain control of eastern Mosul — the front lines of the war on extremism.
Bulgur Risotto
Photograph: Vikrant Kharat
Ingredients
Cooked bulgur 75gms
Parsley 2gms
Celery 10gms
Parmesan cheese 10gms
Shiitake mushroom chopped 10gms
Chopped onion 5gms
Garlic chopped 5gms
Oil 10ml
Stir fried vegetables 100gms
For Chilli Balsamic Sauce
Demi Glace 25ml
Balsamic Vinaigrette 10ml
Chilli Flakes 5gm
Dill Leaves 5gm
Salt 2gm
Pepper 3gm
Method
1. Wash the bulgur & soak for some time. Cook the bulgur in the rice cooker at ratio of 1:3. One part bulgur to three parts of water till it is 80% cooked.
2. Heat the oil & sauté chopped garlic & onion till transparent.
3. Sauté chopped celery & shiitake mushroom. Add pre cooked bulgur, add little water after every interval till it is cooked properly. Season well.
4. Finish the risotto with grated parmesan & chopped parsley.
For the Sauce
Mix the demi glace and balsamic vinaigrette and add chilli flakes and dill leaves. Season well.
For the Plating
Add the sauce to the dinner plate. place the risotto above the sauce. Place the vegetables around it.
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Gov. Mark Dayton has vetoed a bill that he says would have unlawfully undermined Minnesota’s water quality standard for protecting wild rice.
Dayton, who vetoed a similar bill earlier, says the revised version represented “some progress,” but not enough to overcome its shortcomings.
He says the bill would have given a work group authority to take over the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency’s responsibilities under state and federal law for protecting wild rice. He says that would have violated federal law and offended Native American tribes that depend on wild rice.
Instead, Dayton announced a task force that will review the science and make recommendations for how best to protect wild rice.
A largely unenforced 1973 state law limits sulfate discharges into wild rice waters to 10 milligrams per liter.
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Dr Shannon Thomas is Sydney surgeon who has a relatively new procedure that can cure varicose veins and explains how it all works, and the many benefits including little or no scarring, quick healing and so much more.
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Bud Light is always found where good times are being had, from music festivals, to sporting events, to Friday nights at the bar. Bud Light Lime is a Premium light beer that combines all the drinkability of Bud Light with the taste of fresh squeezed lime. This is sure to quench your thirst for something different.
The Saint John fire department says it was notified of the blaze at the lighthouse on the Saint John River in the city's Green Bay area around 10 p.m. Tuesday. Division chief Mark Wilson says the site is remote and required firefighters to trek into the woods on foot with their gear for a couple kilometres.
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2016 list of the 60 largest foundations in Mississippi, according to data from 2011-2014, the latest figures available as gathered by the Mississippi Association of Grantmakers.
The white house on Monday said the re-election victory of Russian President Vladimir Putin was no surprise to the country.
The Spokesman Hogan Gidley said there was no congratulatory phone call scheduled with President Donald Trump.
“We’re not surprised by the outcome,” he said of the Russian election.
Gidley further told reporters on Air Force One, which was carrying Trump to New Hampshire, that the United States will work with Russia where it can.
“We will work to cultivate the relationship with Russia and we will impose costs when Russia threatens our interests, but we will also look for places to work together when it serves our interests,” Gidley said.
3 February 2018
AHLI BANK (Q.S.C.) INVITATION TO SHAREHOLDERS TO ATTEND THE ORDINARY AND EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETINGS
The Board of Directors of Ahli Bank QSC (the 'Bank') is pleased to invite the valued shareholders to attend the Annual General Meeting to be held on Tuesday 20/02/2018, at 4:30 pm, at Le Crillon Ballroom, La Cigale Hotel, Doha, Qatar, to be immediately followed by an Extraordinary General Meeting, to discuss the following Agendas:
In case the quorum of either of the above meeting is not met, the second adjourned meeting shall be held at the same venue on Tuesday 25/02/2018 at 6:30pm.
For more information about the agenda, board of directors' report and consolidated financial report, please click here.
Cyrano's Theatre Company is planning to move from its downtown location at 4th Avenue and D Street. Cyrano's Theatre Company is planning to move from its downtown location at 4th Avenue and D Street.
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For transgender people in a conservative country like Pakistan, life starts getting tough very early. Seen as misfits in society, they are misunderstood, shirked, and forced to live away from families. While they get little help from the government, for the first time, one of their own has built a senior home for them. VOA’s Ayesha Tanzeem visited the house in Lahore and brings us this story.
March 19 (Reuters) - Cocrystal Pharma Inc:
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Federer, 36, whisked off his t-shirt at the end of the first set which was met with huge cheers and whistles from the SW19 crowd.
Off came the UNIQLO top and on went a new one - but the outfit change could hardly have been down to sweat.
Federer was not messing around as he stormed past Lukas Lacko in just 89 minutes.
He broke once in the first set before winning all 20 of his service points in the second to go 6-4 6-4 ahead.
The run of points won on serve reached 35 as the 20-time Grand Slam champion stormed the final set 6-1.
Anderson County Community Action says that it is that time of the year again for everyone to sign back up on the new, yellow commodity card! Signups will begin on Monday October 16th, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 8 am to 12 noon. The cut off will be Friday November 3rd at 12. To sign up you must be an Anderson County resident, bring in proof of ALL household income (not a bank statement) and proof of address.
In accordance with the Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discrimination on the base of race, color, national origin, sex age, or disability. This institution in an equal opportunity provider.
Commodities will be distributed on Thursday November 16, 2017 from 10-1 at the National Guard Armory in Clinton. If Anderson County schools are closed due to weather, the distribution will be rescheduled. Please listen to WYSH radio and check local listing for rescheduling information. For more information, please call 865-457-5500.
APM Forecasts Economic and Governance Stability in 2017
The Malawi leader singled out Foreign Direct Investment as a key factor that will open up more opportunities for many Malawians in terms of job and …
Durham police say a woman turned herself in for a deadly hit-and-run on the Durham Freeway on April 14.Police say Chelsea Ann Raposa, 28, of Zebulon, has been arrested and charged with felony hit-and-run.Authorities said a man was struck by an unknown vehicle in the middle of the road just south of Alston Avenue.The victim, Cesar Leon Andrades-Pacheco, 31, of Raleigh, was pronounced dead at the scene.Investigators have been unable to locate any family membersIn addition to the 2012 metallic blue Jeep Cherokee, investigators believe a second vehicle, believed to be a 2003 to 2007 Honda Accord, may have been involved in this collision.Anyone with information about this vehicle is asked to call Investigator Kozar at (919) 560-4935, ext. 29450 or CrimeStoppers at (919) 683-1200. CrimeStoppers pays cash rewards for information leading to arrests in felony cases and callers never have to identify themselves.
In Visalia a school bus crash sent four children and an adult to the hospital. The California Highway Patrol said none of those injuries are major.The CHP said the crash happened just before 3:30 Tuesday afternoon when a Dodge Charger crashed into the back of a pickup truck, sending that truck into oncoming traffic on Caldwell Avenue.The truck collided with the front end of a Visalia Unified School District bus, carrying 30 people, including 27 students.The bus ended up in a field, and the truck caught on fire but fire crews managed to put out that fire quickly.The bus was carrying 7th grade students, who were on their way to a sporting event.Students who were not injured were picked up by another bus and sent home with parents.
Bonny Symons-Brown reported this story on Thursday, June 15, 2017 12:40:00
Counter-terrorism police have arrested a man at Sydney airport, alleging he was preparing to travel to Syria.
The 22-year-old from Panania in Sydney's south-west was taken into custody around 10 am. Police have just held a press conference on his arrest.
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Stephen Colbert on Trump's teleprompter (Photo: Screen capture)
Late Show host Stephen Colbert took President Donald Trump to task for bragging about the chocolate cake he was enjoying when he ordered the “Mother of All Bombs” be dropped in Afghanistan.
Sharing clips of Trump on Fox News talking about the “beautiful piece of chocolate cake” he was being served at his Mar-a-Lago resort when he ordered the attack, Colbert turned sarcastic.
‘When did you bomb those people? Before dessert?” Colbert snidely asked. “What’s the proper wine pairing with a cruise missile? Is it a Merlot, or something more dessert-y like Sauterne? What are we talking about again, war? Okay, do go on!”
Colbert also noted that Trump misidentified the country he ordered bombed and advised South Korea to spray paint “The good Korea (Do not bomb)” in large letters across the countryside before Trump begins his war with North Korea.
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Australia's bronze medallist Shane Perkins stands with his medal during the victory ceremony after the track cycling men's sprint finals at the Velodrome during the London 2012 Olympic Games August 6, 2012. REUTERS/Paul Hanna
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Australian two-time world champion track cyclist Shane Perkins has switched allegiance to Russia in a bid to compete at the 2020 Tokyo Games.
The Melbourne-born 30-year-old won a sprint bronze at the 2012 Olympics in London but missed out on selection for last year's Games in Rio de Janeiro.
"The Russian Cycling Federation has given me another opportunity to chase my dreams of Olympic representation in Tokyo 2020 which has special significance to me as my father (Darryl Perkins) raced the Olympics in Tokyo 1964," he said in a post on his Facebook page on Wednesday.
"I've spoken to Cycling Australia's High Performance Program and staff and they have been supportive."
(Reporting by Ian Ransom; Editing by John O'Brien)
Skies were clear early Monday morning in Chicago. But conditions were very different on this day 18 years ago.A blizzard that hit the city on Jan. 2, 1999, was one of the worst in Chicago history. The storm dumped a total of 21.6 inches of snow on the city over two days. The one-day total for Jan. 2 was about 17 inches of snow.The blizzard paralyzed the city. Immediately after that storm, the Chicago area saw temperatures below zero.But that's nothing like what people will experience on Monday, when high temperatures will be near 40 degrees. Clouds moved in late Monday morning and conditions were expected to remain dry until the early afternoon, ABC7 Meteorologist Tracy Butler said.Rain was expected to move into the south and southwest suburbs around 12:30 p.m. and move north by around 3 p.m. The rain will taper off around 7 p.m. spotty drizzle and foggy conditions are expected overnight.
Marshall Health the faculty practice plan of the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine , has announced the addition of four individuals into leadership roles within the organization. Evie Davis Garcia has been named department administrator for Marshall Cardiology.
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The newbuilding orders for China’s shipbuilding yards plunged by 25.4% during the first three months of 2017 compared to the same period a year earlier, according to data provided by the China Association of the National Shipbuilding Industry (Cansi).
For the first quarter ended 31 Mrach, Chinese yards recorded 5.54m dwt in new vessel tonnage.
However, in completed newbuild tonnage, they produced a total of 15.67m dwt of vessel capacity during the first three months, representing a jump of 87.7% compared to the previous corresponding period.
The yards’ order backlog dropped by 26.3 percent to 88.65 million dwt, when compared to the same period a year earlier, and by 11% when compared to the order backlog seen at the end of 2016.
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HURON, S.D. – Kali Clare Atkings of Dr. Kearny Secondary School is off to the National High School Rodeo Finals in Huron, South Dakota this weekend.
Atkings participated in the Provincial Finals in Hudson’s Hope last weekend where she won the B.C. title in Junior Barrel Racing, as well was a reserve champion in ribbon roping.
This trip marks Atkings’ second trip to the National finals and third qualification of her Junior High school rodeo career.
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May 2 Robert Bosch Gmbh
* ZMJ and CRCI to acquire Bosch’s starters and generators business
* It has been agreed that the purchase price will not be disclosed
* The purchaser intends to take on all of the just under 7,000 sg associates, as well as all the sg locations Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Frankfurt Newsroom)
Head coach Todd Bowles said Monday that McCown will have a season-ending procedure on his left hand, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
McCown's outlook didn't look sunny when he took the podium after Sunday's game at Denver with a cast on the hand. Prior to the injury, he put on a dreadful performance, completing six of 12 passes for 46 yards and one interception while losing a fumble. Overall, though, he had a fair campaign, with a completion percentage of 67.3 percent, 2,926 yards and an 18:9 TD:INT in 13 games. With placement on injured reserve imminent, McCown will be replaced by 2015 fifth-round pick Bryce Petty, who will be backed up by Christian Hackenburg.
Rapper DMX went to court Federal Court Thursday to find out when his trial will start for tax fraud.
The judge set DMX’s trail date to begin on February 5th, 2018.
DMX is still in rehab fro drugs where he will continue to get treatment for about another month according to TMZ.
X said he is feeling good while leaving the courtroom but not only that he looks like he is feeling good and eating good too!
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"If Sen. Monroe wants to oppose these critical protections for tenants during a crisis, we believe he is abdicating his duty to represent his constituents, most of whom are renters," says Timothy Marcroft, organizers for Portland Tenants United. "Given that he and his family hold large investments in local rental real estate, voters should take a long, hard look at the real reasons for his vote."
Monroe may be the landlord with the most at stake in the Senate. But he isn't the only one.
March the Red Carpet with local food, wine and champagne at the Gala Event of the Year! Experience an exclusive VIP preview of this coming season’s performances with champagne greeting…
March 4th, 2017 at 6pm at the Downtown Theatre at 1035 Texas St., Fairfield, CA
For more info go to http://www.downtowntheatre.com/ or call the Box Office at 707-940-0700
Negão the dog was abandoned at a gas station in Mogi das Cruzes, Brazil. He was left with nothing. But thanks to the kindness of the station’s owners, he would soon have a new family and a job to boot.
It was two years ago when Negão was left at the Shell gas station. Luckily, co-owner Sabrina Plannerer and her partner wasted no time taking in the abandoned dog and giving him a loving home.
“We adopted him immediately and got him all the care animals need,” Plannerer told The Dodo. “We took him to the vet to get vaccinated and de-wormed. We bought him food, a dog house and a leash to take him on walks.”
They also gave him a job as a greeter at the gas station. He even has his own employee ID badge.
“Negão waits for people to arrive, and then goes up to say hello, winning them over with his charms,” Plannerer told The Dodo. “Customers love him. Some people even bring him toys.”
He’s definitely the cutest gas station employee we’ve ever seen!
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Many celebrities are staying in Knoxville over the weekend.
The FanBoy Expo kicked off its “Totally Awesome Weekend” Friday. The event gives fans the opportunity to meet many of their favorite stars.
Celebrity guests include members of “The Brady Bunch” cast, a special cast reunion of “Aliens,” Carrie Henn, Ricco Ross and more. Also, there will be wrestling guests including Glenn Jacobs, Sgt. Slaughter and Teddy Long. Twisted Sister’s Dee Snider and NASCAR legend Harry Gant will be in attendance.
For a schedule and ticket information, visit FanBoy’s website.
Winter is coming.
That "Game of Thrones" mantra is just as applicable in Aurora, for while the summer sun is still beating down, Aurora is planning for the winter.
Aldermen on the City Council Finance Committee recently recommended ordering between 5,000 and 6,000 tons of rock salt for the winter — an amount that is down a bit because of the salt left over from last winter's relatively mild conditions.
The city divides its purchase between the DuPage County bulk purchase contract and the state of Illinois' contract in case one runs low on salt, the other will not.
The DuPage contract price is $51.90 a ton for the 2017-18 season, which a city worker told aldermen "is a little bit cheaper" than last year.
The state purchase has not come in yet, but the employee told aldermen he expects it before the end of August.
Of course, the city is guessing a bit, and also is limited by storage space due to the amount left over from last winter.
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A Lee County High School student was arrested Wednesday afternoon after knives, a gun and ammunition were found in his car.
I thank Roger Mifsud for reminding me of the unpublished Nationalist Party contracts. However, he will agree with me that the Maltese majority gave a historic victory to the Labour Party, believing that Joseph Muscat will change things. They saw in him a bright young leader who really believed in Malta tagħna lkoll (Malta for all) and whose speeches before the election reflected the words of St Francis of Assisi.
Nearly four years have gone by now and not only are unpublished contracts a matter of concern but, in my opinion, when it is no longer possible for a Prime Minister to keep his ministers in check it becomes a matter of grave concern.
Had the Prime Minister killed the Panama scandal immediately by taking proper action, matters for Muscat would have been easier to handle.
Anyway, if Roger Mifsud is the Roger Mifsud I had the pleasure to work with at the Times of Malta, may I wish him and his family all the very best and a less scandalous 2017.
China’s car dilemma: Beijing wants electric, buyers want SUVs
Pressure for electrification is an added headache for auto makers at a time when sales growth is slowing in China
The wait is now over as the verification exercise for members of the east African legislative assembly starts. This as the speaker names a 20 man committee headed by Beatrice Rwakiimari to scrutinize the 46 EALA aspirants ahead of 28th election date.
Carr (fibula) was able to complete Monday's workout, which marked the start of the Raiders' offseason program, USA Today's Lindsay Jones reports.
Carr broke his right fibula in Week 16 of last season, but ended last month by stating his intention to be fully involved in Oakland's offseason work. Although the Raiders' exertions were likely on the lighter side to start their program off, the fact that Carr completed all the tasks his teammates did is certainly encouraging. According to all accounts, Carr's recovery has gone tremendously well, but given his massive importance, it's likely his status will continue to be updated until he's back in full football activities. In the meantime, Carr hopes to secure in new contract with the Raiders before training camp, and said Monday his agent and general manager Reggie McKenzie have been in talks over a deal for months.
Bank of Japan (BOJ) Governor Haruhiko Kuroda attends a news conference at the BOJ headquarters in Tokyo, Japan January 31, 2017. REUTERS/Toru Hanai
TOKYO Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda said on Tuesday the central bank will not change its bond yield targets just because global long-term interest rates are rising.
"Our monetary policy is conducted solely for the purpose of pulling Japan's economy out of deflation and achieving our 2 percent inflation at the earliest date possible," Kuroda told parliament.
Under a new policy framework adopted in September, the BOJ now guides short-term interest rates at minus 0.1 percent and the 10-year government bond yield around zero percent.
(Reporting by Leika Kihara; Editing by Chris Gallagher)
ROSELLE — A three-alarm fire Saturday morning may have displaced the residents of dozens of apartments.
NBC New York reported the fire started in an oven about 6:45 a.m. After spreading through the kitchen, the fire ignited the entire roof of the three-story building on Third Avenue.
Some residents had to be rescued from balconies, according to News 12 New Jersey .
Most of the residents got out on their own after an alarm went off, Fire Chief Paul Mucha told ABC 7 Eyewitness News .
Firefighters also had to battle icy temperatures in the teens.
Red Cross New Jersey helped displaced residents find temporary shelter.
Contact reporter Dan Alexander at Dan.Alexander@townsquaremedia.com or via Twitter @DanAlexanderNJ
Former fire captain gets 36-year prison term for rape
URBANA, Ill. (AP) — A former central Illinois fire captain has been sentenced to 36 years in prison for drugging and raping a probationary employee during a party at his home last year.
The News-Gazette reports former Savoy fire Capt. David "D.J." Dunn apologized to his victim and the community during his sentencing hearing Tuesday.
Dunn's 22-year-old victim said that after the assault he thought about how satisfying it would have been to kill Dunn, but he decided to be the kind of person who does the right thing.
He told Dunn Tuesday that "If I wasn't your first victim I will be your last."
The 44-year-old was convicted in May of aggravated criminal sexual assault, criminal sexual assault and aggravated criminal sexual abuse.
Judge Tom Difanis called it "a reprehensible and horrible offense."
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JEFFERSON HILLS, Pa. (AP) - Cincinnati Bengals receiver Tyler Boyd was charged Thursday with owning a vape pen containing the active ingredient in marijuana, that police say they found when Boyd’s friend crashed Boyd’s car in the Pittsburgh suburbs in July.
Jefferson Hills police say Boyd, a former star at the University of Pittsburgh and Clairton High School - also in the suburbs - lent his car to a friend who crashed it about 3 a.m. July 12. Boyd wasn’t in the car.
But police say they found an open bottle of cognac, an unopened bottle of peach vodka, and two vape pens and several unopened vape cartridges containing THC.
Boyd’s attorney, Daniel Konieczka (koh-NETCH’-kah) says there “might be some factual confusion” over who owned the vape items. But police say Boyd acknowledged owning one of the vape pens.
Pepe the Love Skunk will spend this Valentine's Day in a safe, secluded part of Forest Park in Queens after he made a surprise appearance at a greenhouse, according to NYC Parks Rangers. The skunk, affectionately named for the famous cartoon character, was captured in the Forest Park Greenhouse in Queens on Tuesday.
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Unions And Their Complicated Relationship With President Trump
Union leaders may not like President Trump's pick for labor secretary, but they do like the way he has gone after companies for sending jobs overseas and his criticism on NAFTA and other trade deals.
Afghanistan's Islamic State affiliate has claimed responsibility for a bombing outside a sports stadium in eastern Nangarhar province that killed three people and wounded 10.
In a statement posted late on Monday on an IS-linked website, the militant group said the motorcycle bombing in the provincial capital of Jalalabad targeted a pro-government meeting.
The explosion occurred as former warlord Gulbuddin Hekmatyar wrapped up a rally at the stadium. Hekmatyar, previously a declared terrorist by the United States, signed a peace deal with President Ashraf Ghani in 2017 and was removed from the list.
The Afghan IS affiliate, known as Khorasan Province, is based in Nangarhar.
A separate militant statement on the IS-affiliate Aamaq news agency gave a different version of events, saying the bomb targeted a bus with pro-government militiamen.
Van Oord is the preferred turnkey contractor to supply and install foundations at WPD's 640MW Yunlin offshore wind farm off the coast of Taiwan.
The Dutch outfit said the Yunlin project has a contract value of approximately €500m.
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15 Aug 2016 It will be responsible for the design, manufacturing and installation of the 80 monopile foundations at the project site 8km off the coast of Yunlin prefecture.
Van Oord said the project is expected to reach financial close at the end of this year.
The first foundations should be ready for installation by the start of 2020, the company added.
Van Oord chief executive Pieter van Oord said: “The Yunlin project is a great opportunity for Van Oord to show our expertise outside Europe. We look forward to working with our local partners to enable the energy transition of Taiwan.”
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Living in New York City is undoubtedly expensive. But it's not New York's fault when I stumble into H&M and walk away with three new sweaters.
It's easy to lean on the fact that the city has such a high cost of living when my credit card bill clocks in higher than my budget allows. And while the realities of living in an expensive city certainly take their toll at times, after living here for three years, I've learned that the biggest factor in managing my budget comes down to something I can control: my priorities.
Going into every month, I know exactly how much my rent, MetroCard, utilities and other regular bills will cost, giving me a clear picture of what I have left to spend. I thought I was doing a pretty good job staying focused on only buying what matters, but after completing a savings challenge last September, I realized just how many things I buy out of impulse or convenience.
It is 2pm and we are continuing to negotiate for a peaceful resolution. — Livermore PD (@LivermorePolice) April 24, 2018
Livermore PD investigating home invasion robbery. Suspect possibly hiding inside a residence. Officers working on peaceful resolution. — Livermore PD (@LivermorePolice) April 24, 2018
Livermore PD is currently working an incident in the area of Wagoner Dr and Coronado Way. Please avoid the area. We will provide updates as we can. pic.twitter.com/Xc8XLUlWKH — Livermore PD (@LivermorePolice) April 24, 2018
Livermore police this afternoon are investigating a home invasion robbery where the suspect may be hiding inside a residence.Police asked people to avoid the area of Wagoner Drive and Coronado Way at about 12:30 p.m.They wrote on Twitter at 1:20 p.m. that they are "working on a peaceful resolution" with the suspect.Sources tell ABC7 News they believe the suspect is armed with a rifle and are using drones to gather information at the scene.
Danny Edward Easterwood, 44 of Rome, was arrested after authorities said they found him hiding under the backseat of a van with drugs.
Reports said that a search led police to find methamphetamine, marijuana and a glass smoking pipe.
He was taken in custody at a location on Cedar Avenue.
Easterwood is charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, possession of drug related objects and two counts contempt of superior court.
PALESTINE – Palestine police have made four arrests after executing two separate search warrants. The first was served at a home on West Oak Street on Tuesday. Officers found nearly 4 grams of suspected methamphetamine, marijuana, digital scales and other drug paraphernalia. They also located one stolen rifle, one illegal shortened rifle and a handgun. Arrested were Glenn Brantley, 55, Amber Davis, 30, and Jesus Trevino, 22, all of Palestine. All were booked into the Anderson County Jail.
Friday, officers executed a search warrant on Grove Street. The warrant was obtained after an investigation revealed illegal narcotics were being sold at the residence. During the search, officers found suspected crack cocaine, a firearm and over $6,000. The resident, Angela Tatum, 50, of Palestine was also taken into custody and booked into the Anderson County Jail.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia is warning bankers that legislation rolling back financial rules put in place after the 2008 economic crisis could stall.
Warner says legislation revamping the law known as Dodd-Frank "will not pass if it comes back to the Senate" for another vote.
Warner's comments are a warning shot to House Republicans. They want to amend Senate-passed legislation that would provide regulatory relief for banks.
But Warner tells members of the American Bankers Association that 17 Democrats who voted for the Senate bill have taken "an awful lot of heat." They're not anxious to revisit the debate.
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The bankers are in Washington for a conference. Warner tells them the Senate bill contains several House provisions and "we've stretched this about as far as we can go."
Yerevan/Mediamax/. President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan received today President of the Japan International Cooperation Agency Shinichi Kitaoka.
Armenian President noted that the bilateral relations showed positive dynamics in recent years, which facilitated opening of the Armenian Embassy in Tokyo in 2010 and the Japanese Embassy in Yerevan in 2015.
Serzh Sargsyan expressed his gratitude to the Japanese side for their support for development of Armenia’s economy via state programs and shared his high appreciation for their contribution to Armenia’s general development through loan, grant, technical assistance and other types of programs.
The parties also appreciated the advance of cooperation in natural disaster prevention, as well as infrastructure and information technologies sectors, and expressed their readiness to broaden the partnership.
GREEN LAKE -- The 2018 Traditional Marriage Public Square Rosary Crusade will be held on Saturday, June 23, at 12 noon at Deacon Mills Park in downtown Green Lake.
It is coordinated locally by Our Lady of the Lake Parish Council of Catholic Women and nationally by America Needs Fatima Campaign.
Prayers will be offered for God’s design for marriage and the traditional family.
For more information, call Joyce Hayes at 920-294-0233.
With their bullpen battered, the Mets are calling up a reinforcement from Las Vegas, The Post has learned.
Right-hander Tim Peterson will join the team Wednesday night in Atlanta.
Peterson, a 20th-round pick in the 2012 draft, has put up a 3.58 ERA in 22 games totaling 27 1/3 innings for Triple-A Las Vegas. He has struck out 40 and walked eight
WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, N.C. (WECT) — A man suffered burns Monday night after a propane explosion on a boat in Banks Channel, according to Wrightsville Beach officials.
The explosion took place on an approximately 40-foot long transient boat at about 7 p.m.
Officials said another boat anchored in the channel helped the injured man, and the Wrightsville Beach Fire Department responded to the scene.
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The Banker Ladies
The Banker Ladies
This movie showcases the do's and don'ts that goes on in the banking sector, the games they play, the prostitution, secrets cult and all sorts, all in the name of meeting and surpass target. You can't affort to miss this.
Starring: UCHE JUMBO, CHIKA IKE, MONALISA CHINDA
It doesn’t matter if you’re a command line cowboy or a total newbie to Terminal. There’s an awesome tool called XikiHub looking for funding on Kickstarter. The founder of XikiHub says it is the social command line, and the project looks really cool. It’s based on Xiki, a command line platform. XikiHub will give you a friendlier and more powerful Terminal. What’s more, the platform will get even better over time. Users can contribute commands for high-level interfaces like git and changing the desktop background. XikiHub will also support repeating recent commands and searching the community for help to remember which commands do what. This social repository for commands is also open source. The developer uses a multi-pronged security approach, and will have a low tolerance for abuse, spam, or social media marketing. This will be one of my rare backings on Kickstarter. Hopefully, you’ll back it, too.
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The story of an orthodontist making 6 figures with $1 million in student-loan debt shows why doctors and lawyers are no longer the richest people you know
Louis Lloyd Bordelon
METAIRIE - Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass for Louis Lloyd Bordelon at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home in New Orleans, on Thursday, December 14, 2017 at 12 noon. Interment will follow at Lake Lawn Park Mausoleum.
Visitation will be at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until 12 noon.
Louis Lloyd Bordelon passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2017, at the age of 83. He lived in Metairie and was a member of Plumbers and Steamfitters Local Union 60 for 63 years.
He was predeceased by his parents, Lee and Daisy Bordelon; his sister, Doris Brenckle; and his brother, Harold “Buddy” Bordelon.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Myra Couvillion Bordelon; children, M. Scott (Kris) Bordelon and Dana B. (Mark) Morel; grandchildren, Aaron (Jessica) Bordelon, Alex (Megan) Bordelon and Lauren Morel; great-grandfather of Emma Bordelon, Alex Bordelon, and Zoey Bordelon; and siblings, Leonard Bordelon, Raphael Bordelon and Lynette Nolan.
April 10 Jiangsu Yitong High-tech Co Ltd :
* Sees net profit for FY 2017 Q1 to decrease by 42.8 percent to 71.4 percent, or to be 1 million yuan to 2 million yuan, compared to net profit of FY 2016 Q1 (3.5 million yuan)
* Says decreased sales revenue as main reason for the forecast
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An investigation is underway after Oklahoma City police officers find guns and stolen property inside a home just blocks away from an elementary school Saturday afternoon. According to the Oklahoma City Police Department, officers were called to the home at SE 22nd and McClure St. in response to an anonymous tip about a shootout set to happen at the residence.
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In this Jan. 9, 2017, photo, John Lewis, a typewriter repairman, works at his shop in Albuquerque, N.M., in front of his collection of vintage typewriters. The vintage typewriter is making a comeback with a new generation ... .
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EDMONTON - Attempted murder charges have been laid after police went to an Edmonton apartment building on Saturday and say they found two men, covered in blood, getting off the elevator.
Police took them into custody and officers quickly attended a suite in the building, where they found a 34-year-old man on the floor with multiple stab wounds and other injuries.
He remained in critical condition on Sunday.
Police say several other people were also found in the apartment with their wrists zip-tied, some of whom suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
Investigators believe the assault was drug related.
Trevor Auger, 36, and Jason Hope, 38, face charges that include attempted murder, aggravated assault, robbery and kidnapping.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey provided an update on emergency operations ahead of Tropical Storm Nate.
Stay weather aware, follow our forecast for the latest information on Tropical Storm Nate.
Governor Ivey was joined by Alabama Emergency Management Director Brian Hastings, State Meteorologist Jim Stefkovich and other members of the Emergency Operations Team who provided updated information on preparations and forecasted weather conditions in Alabama.
In anticipation of a potential impact from Tropical Storm Nate, Governor Kay Ivey issued a State of Emergency on Thursday. The measure went into effect as of 7:00 a.m. Friday, and will remain in effect until the threat diminishes.
NBA players love SUPREME — but the brand’s latest collaboration with Nike resurrects a concept we probably didn’t need for another decade.
The Dipset-certified all-over-logo print logo that we all had on at least one jacket, shirt or pair of jeans will be available in sneaker form soon.
Is it too soon for a retro?
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About Carers Support group Braunstone
The peer support group gives people the opportunity to meet with others who understand some of what they are going through. Run by a facilitator, the sessions offer a chance to ask questions, get information and share experiences in a safe and supportive environment.
Japan's Toshiba is to make a fresh start on selling a stake in its memory chip business, having announced on Tuesday that it could now sell most, or even all, of its prize asset, Jiji news agency said on Wednesday.
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Toshiba had previously planned to sell only about 20 percent and closed the initial round of bids on Feb. 3 but bids from investment funds and some industrial suitors were lower than expected, Jiji said.
The fresh start could mean any sale would complete after the end of the financial year next month, meaning Toshiba would not be able to book the gain in this year's earnings, the report said.
Toshiba is the world's second-biggest NAND chip producer after Samsung Electronics Co Ltd.
Potential buyers for the business include rivals such as SK Hynix Inc, Micron Technology Inc as well as investment fund Bain Capital, according to sources.
(Reporting by Junko Fujita; Editing by Greg Mahlich)
FILE - In this Sept. 21, 2016 file photo, unit one of the V.C. Summer Nuclear Station near Jenkinsville, S.C., is viewed during a media tour of the facility. Proponents of nuclear power are pushing to revive a failed project to build two reactors in South Carolina, arguing that the demise of the $14 billion venture could signal doom for an industry that supplies one-fifth of the nation’s electricity. The July 31 suspension of the partly-completed V.C. Summer project near Columbia, S.C., leaves two nuclear reactors under construction in Georgia as the only ones being built in the U.S. Chuck Burton, File AP Photo
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RICHMOND, Va. - Being comfy never goes out of style. Suzanne Cowden, Store Manager for Soft Surroundings, along with Danna Hudgins joined us in the studio to share a preview of a few stylish and comfy outfits that you can put together to wear to your next get together. The ladies also shared a preview of a few of their favorite skin care products to keep your complexion looking fresh and radiant. You can visit Soft Surroundings at their Short Pump location, or check them out online at http://www.softsurroundings.com
Gennett is not in Wednesday's lineup for the series finale against Arizona.
Gennett gets the day off in place of Alex Blandino, who's slated to bat leadoff. The 28-year-old second baseman has been on a tear of late, batting .418 with four home runs and 14 RBI over the last 14 games.
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Hope in reality is the worst of all evils because it prolongs the torments of man.
Friedrich Nietzsche
If you are reading this, your privacy is under attack. Don't think hackers or government agencies have any reason to spy on you? Think again.
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On Saturday, Aug. 26, 10 a.m.–noon, the WYSO Oral History project will hold an orientation session at the WYSO studios, located at 150 E. South College Street, for those interested in becoming interviewers. The project seeks to capture, for the WYSO digital archives, the perspectives of Yellow Springs area residents regarding the Civil Rights era as well as their memories of living in the area.
For more information, contact Kevin McGruder, kmcgruder@antiochcollege.edu or 937-562-1938.
April 3 Platynowe Inwestycje SA:
* Reported on Friday that its FY net result turned to profit of 31,000​ zlotys versus ​loss of 9.3 million zlotys ($2.35 million) a year ago
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Varlamov shut down the Rangers on Thursday, stopping 37 of 39 shots in the season opener.
Varlamov outdueled opposing netminder Henrik Lundvist, turning in an insane performance to kickstart the season. After posting a career-low .898 save percentage and losing the net to Calvin Pickard last season, Varlamov is looking to get back on track as the go-to-guy in Colorado this year. We know what he's capable of, so this all-world performance on the second night of the NHL season could be a sign of the bounce-back campaign that's in store.
Hardaway High School principal Matt Bell presents Brian Griffith his diploma cover during the special graduation ceremony Friday in Brian’s hospital room at Piedmont Columbus Regional’s midtown campus. Linda Breaux Photography Courtesy of Kendall Mills
ORLANDO, Fla. (WESH) — A float in the Rose Parade will honor the victims and survivors of the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando.
The AIDS Healthcare Foundation in Los Angeles commissioned the float for Monday’s parade in Pasadena, California.
Foundation spokesman Ged Kenslea said the float honors the 49 people killed in the June 12 shootings. He said it also signals the ongoing fight against “homophobia that could have contributed to this massacre.”
Three survivors of the shooting, Pulse co-owner Barbara Poma and Orlando Commissioner Patty Sheehan will ride on the float.
Everything on the float is made or covered with flowers. Messages of condolence will hang on the float along with the words, “To Honor and Remember Orlando.”
Memorial for massacre victims outside Orlando hospital View as list View as gallery Open Gallery The memorial outside of Orlando Regional Medical Center pays tribute to the victims.
CLEVELAND— LeBron James will sit out Friday’s exhibition game against the Indiana Pacers as he recovers from a sprained left ankle.
James got hurt on Sept. 27 when he stepped on a teammate’s foot in practice. He took part in Cleveland’s workout on Thursday and the club wanted to see how he responded before deciding if he would try to go against the Pacers. He’s going to sit again as a precaution, the team said.
The three-time champion also missed Wednesday’s preseason opener against Atlanta. Cleveland next plays on Tuesday against Chicago.
James and his teammates attended Thursday night’s AL Division Series matchup between the Indians and New York Yankees.
Iman Shumpert will miss Friday’s game with a sprained left foot that is expected to keep him out for a week or more.
The Cavaliers open the regular season on Oct. 17 against the Boston Celtics.
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WOULD YOU TELL HIM HE CAN’T? North Korea’s newest claim: Kim Jong Un can control the weather.
IBF World Champion Murat Gassiev (90,3 kg) (25-0, 18 KOs) and WBA World Champion Yunier Dorticos (90,7 kg) (22-0, 21 KOs) made weight ahead of Saturday’s Ali Trophy semi-final at the Bolshoy Ice Dome, Sochi.
“I would like to thank every who came to the weigh-in,” said Gassiev. “I don’t feel any pressure at all. I am looking forward to fighting in front of my family, friends, and fans.”
“The stare down was intense, but that is normal. I see a future in the tournament after this fight. I will do my job.”
Said Cuban Dorticos: “I will end the fight before the fifth round. I will kick his ass in front of his own fans.”
“On Saturday the Russian fans and boxing fanatics all over the world will learn what the ‘KO Doctor’ is about!”
Saturday’s winner will face Ukraine’s Aleksandr Usyk in the final of the cruiserweight edition of the World Boxing Super Series. The final takes place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia in May.
The inmate who escaped from the South Central Regional Jail in October is back in West Virginia. Todd Boyes has been in jail in Texas since border patrol agents captured him trying to swim the Rio Grande into Mexico. Three correctional officers were charged with permitting the escape.
Tropical Storm Gert (National Hurricane Center)
Tropical storm Gert, located about 485 miles (785 km) west-southwest of Bermuda, could strengthen into a hurricane by Wednesday, the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) said.
The storm was becoming better organized over the western Atlantic and packing maximum sustained winds of 45 miles per hour (75 km/h), the NHC said.
Gert is moving north-northwestward and is expected to be about midway between Bermuda and North Carolina on Tuesday, the Miami-based weather forecaster added.
(Reporting by Apeksha Nair in Bengaluru; Editing by Himani Sarkar)
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Are you a fan of barbecue? If so, you're invited to attend this year's "Smokin' BBQ Festival" on October 6 and 7.
This Kansas City BBQ-sanctioned event will be held at Progress City, located at Richland Community College in Decatur, from 8 a.m. until 11 p.m. on October 6 and 6 a.m. until 5 p.m. on October 7.
Attendees will be able to sample several delicious items, and can also enjoy live music and a car show. Additionally, multiple barbecue competitions will be held, with categories such as ribs, chicken, pork, and brisket. WAND-TV's Sean Streaty will be on hand to help judge competitions.
Visitors will also be able to help donate toward the Selma (Knox) Peete Scholarship, which helps students attend the Richland Community College Culinary Program.
For more information about the Smokin' BBQ Festival, click here.
'Rogue One' tops box office for third straight weekend
NEW YORK (AP) — The "Star Wars" spinoff "Rogue One" has led the box office for the third straight week, taking in an estimated $64.3 million over the four-day New Year's weekend.
The success of "Rogue One" has only further cemented a record year for the Walt Disney Co., which ran up more than $2.7 billion in domestic ticket sales in 2016 and accounted for more than 25 percent of the market. "Rogue One" has grossed about $440 million in North America and nearly $800 million globally.
In its second week of release, the animated "Sing," from Universal Pictures, again trailed in second with $56.4 million
Charlottesville Killer Dead Ringer for Mark David Chapman
Charlottesville Killer Dead Ringer for John Lennon's Killer Mark David Chapman
It's eerie ... the man who mowed down 20 people in Charlottesville Saturday looks very much like another killer ... Mark David Chapman.
Their crimes are different for sure, but both committed monstrous acts ... you know what James Alex Fields did -- killing 1 and injuring 19 by plowing into them during the weekend rally.
Chapman, you'll recall, shot and killed John Lennon in 1980 after lying in wait for the former Beatle.
There's no connection between the 2 ... it's just interesting.
FRESNO, Calif. (AP) - Authorities have recovered the bodies believe to be those of a Chinese couple in a car that plunged off a cliff in California's Kings Canyon National Park.
Fresno County Sheriff's spokesman Tony Botti said Friday a rescue crew on successfully extracted the bodies a day earlier from the Kings River.
He says they are presumed to be 31-year-old Yinan Wang and his 30 year-old-wife Jie Song. The couple vanished during an August vacation.
Botti said that a coroner official must still positively identify the couple.
Authorities believe their car plunged 500 feet (150 meters) over the cliff.
The car was found as authorities were recovering another car that had plunged into the river earlier.
The bodies of two exchange students from Thailand were recovered from that car last month.
NEW YORK — The average time of a nine-inning game in the major leagues increased 5 minutes to 3:05 during the first two weeks of the season.
The figure, calculated by Major League Baseball on Monday, included 171 nine-inning games and was matched to a comparable period at the start of last year.
Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred proposed speedup initiatives, such as a pitch clock and limits on trips to the pitcher's mound, but the players' association did not agree to them. Management kept its proposals alive and can unilaterally change those rules for the 2018 season.
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Sheriff's Office: Girlonzia McDaniel walked away from the Miller County Sheriff's Office wearing a black and white jacket and camo pants. (Source: Miller County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page)
The Miller County Sheriff's Office captured an escaped inmate just after 1 a.m. Monday.
Officials in Miller County reported that inmate Girlonzia 'Lonnie' McDaniel walked away from the Miller County Jail around 9:30 a.m. Saturday morning.
McDaniel was found on Draper Jones Road early Monday morning.
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March 28 Scania:
* Reports a 40% increase in sales of vehicles that run on alternative fuels and hybrids in 2016.
* Says in total, close to 5,000 such vehicles were sold in 2016. Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting By Johan Sennero)
Dane Cook, Bob Saget and Larry the Cable Guy are mourning the loss of their friend Ralphie May.
The comedian died after suffering cardiac arrest on Friday in Las Vegas. He was 45. Following news of his death, celebrities took to social media to express their condolences.
"Whoa... man.. this sucks. Ralphie was a good guy & a very funny person," Cook tweeted. "Condolences to his family & fans."
Highway 41 reopened between Atascadero and Morro Bay over the weekend. For the next two weeks, one-way traffic control will be in effect from 7:00 am until 5:00 pm. That’s so crews can continue work on 41. The highway closed January 6th because of rock and mudslides near Cerro Alto.
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Police have identified a 44-year-old homicide victim whose body was discovered near a rec centre in Port Coquitlam over the weekend.
Shawn Curtis George, a resident of the tri-cities area, was found dead on a trail not far from the Hyde Creek Recreation Centre shortly before 10 p.m. Sunday.
The cause of death hasn't been released, but police said George appears to have met with foul play, and the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team is handling the case.
"Mr. George was known to police," Cpl. Meghan Foster said in a news release. "Investigators are working to determine the motive. Anyone who knew Mr. George is asked to contact police."
Neighbours told CTV News they believe homeless people live in the woods around the rec centre, which is marked with propane tanks and other discarded items.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the IHIT information line at 1-877-551-4448, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 to remain anonymous.
ARRL reminds Amateur Radio operators that emergency communications are taking place on and around 14.265, as well as other frequencies. Please avoid these frequencies whenever possible, to allow for emergency communications to transpire clearly and efficiently.
If you must be on the air in the vicinity of these frequencies, please allow emergency operators at least 2 or 3 KHz on each side. Thank you for your consideration of your fellow Amateur Radio operators who are doing important work in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean.
A new centre is launching next week to allow workers in Kilkenny chat about any issues or concerns in relation to their rights in the workplace.
It’s a SIPTU initiative and the facility will be based at their Patrick Street offices in the city.
The launch is next Tuesday afternoon.
SIPTU Advocate for the Carlow, Kilkenny area Andrea Cleere says the information service will be available to non- members in an advisory capacity.
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Sept. 1 – at Mathews, 7 p.m.
Sept. 8 – at Southington, 7 p.m.
Sept. 15 – at Columbiana, 7 p.m.
Sept. 22 – Toronto, 7 p.m.
Sept. 29 – at Lisbon, 7 p.m.
Oct. 6 – East Palestine, 7 p.m.
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Oct. 27 – at Southern, 7 p.m.
Leetonia athletics
Nickname: Bears
Colors: Blue and White
School address: 450 Walnut St, Leetonia, OH 44431
Stadium location: 450 Walnut St, Leetonia, OH 44431
For scores and highlights during the season, watch WKBN 27 First News at 11pm and visit the WKBN sports scores page.
For more information, visit the Leetonia High School Website.
Cambridge, MA-based Unum Therapeutics (Pending:UNUM) is set for its IPO of 5.77M shares of common stock at $12 - 14.
The clinical-stage biopharmaceutical firm develops therapies that harness the power of the immune system to cure cancer. Its proprietary technology is called antibody-coupled T cell receptor (ACTR) which is an engineered cell therapy used in combination with tumor-specific antibodies to target different tumor types.
Lead candidate is Phase 1-stage ACTR087 for treatment-resistant non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
2017 Financials ($M): Collaboration revenue: 8.4 (+31.5%); Operating Expenses: 34.5 (+35.8%); Net Loss: (25.6) (-40.7%); Cash Burn: (25.8) (-38.7%).
Scientists say it could take decades for the ecology of the US territory to recover from last month’s storm.
What comes next for Belle Knox? In the winter of 2014, Duke University’s student body was buzzing: A freshman among them had a side hustle appearing in porn films. Frenzied speculation gripped chat boards and text...
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June 14, 2007 - Tucked into Fairbanks City Hall's law books is a rule banning street vendors from setting up for business in Golden Heart Plaza, a prime downtown civic anchor.
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MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A woman is in critical condition after her 16-year-old brother choked her unconscious Friday afternoon.
Bibb deputies attempted CPR on 20-year-old Alexus Watson until an ambulance arrived after Watson was choked by her brother in what police called a domestic dispute.
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It happened at a home on West Mount Rd around 5:15 p.m., according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. When police arrived, investigators say the brother stopped choking Watson but she was already unresponsive.
The brother was taken to the Regional Youth Detention Center and is charged with Aggravated Assault.
Watkins was taken to Navicent Health and is listed in critical condition.
Anyone with information in reference to this incident is urged to contact the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office at 478-751-7500.
WWII veteran and war hero Brigadier General Jaroslav Klemeš was buried with military honours at Strašnice crematorium in Prague on Monday. Mr Klemeš, who was the last surviving paratrooper to parachute into the Nazi occupied territory that was the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia, died on August 7 at the age of 95. Mr Klemeš was persecuted by the communist regime after 1948 and was only fully rehabilitated in 1990. Last year he received the country's highest honour, The Order of the White Lion. The funeral ceremony will be open to the public. Among those attending were Defence Minister Martin Stropnický and Chief of the General Staff of the Czech Armed Forces Josef Bečvář.
It didn't take long for Daryl Worley to find a new home.
The Raiders on Monday announced they have signed the free-agent cornerback just over a week after his release from the Eagles.
The Raiders have signed CB Daryl Worley.
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Worley was tased and arrested in Philadelphia after a dispute with authorities early April 15 and subsequently cut by the Eagles. He was reportedly "found passed out inside a vehicle blocking a highway" and "a gun was recovered at the scene" following the incident that took place near the team facility.
Worley, 23, was selected by the Panthers in the third round of the 2016 NFL Draft but was traded to the Eagles for wide receiver Torrey Smith last month. He recorded 63 tackles and a career-high two interceptions in 14 starts for Carolina last season.
A Florida woman is facing child neglect charges after her 4-year-old child was found walking alone along a busy highway.
According to the Northwest Florida Daily News, Megan Elmore, 27, told Bay County Sheriff’s deputies she fell asleep in her home with her child after taking pills.
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A passerby found the child, helped the child get away from the side of the road and spent 20 minutes trying to get Elmore to answer the door of her home, before calling the police, according to an arrest report.
Instead of thanking the passerby, deputies said Elmore became angry the good Samaritan was in her yard.
The suspect was arrested and charged with child neglect. She made her first court appeared on Tuesday.
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The Friends actor uses his Russian-built Avtoros Shaman to rescue naked ramblers on the Isle of Man during the explosive clip.
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Faria won't pitch Tuesday as the Rays' game against the Orioles has been postponed due to poor weather, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
At this point, it's unclear how the Rays will adjust their rotation following the postponement of Tuesday's game. However, information regarding when Faria will next head to the hill should be known soon. Tuesday's game will be made up May 12 as part of a doubleheader.
For the fourth time this season, Wisconsin's Dana Rettke has been named the Big Ten Freshman of the Week. Rettke led the Badgers with 12 kills at Iowa. She followed that up with 11 kills at Nebraska as the Badgers split their two matches this past weekend. The 6'8" middle blocker added ten blocks over the weekend.
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While the WSOS Emergency Home Energy Assistance Program continues for the 2016-2017 winter season, clients should be aware that the local offices will be closed Dec. 30 in recognition of the New Year's holidays. Sites will be open Dec. 28 and 29 for scheduled appointments.
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67-year-old Pati Mestas was a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who loved country music and spending time with her family, the Riverside Press Enterprise said on Tuesday. One of her favorite artists was Jason Aldean, who was performing when the shooting broke out at the Route 91 Harvest music festival in Las Vegas.
Her cousin, Tom Smith, described her as a caring parent and faithful Christian: "She shined. She was vocal and attentive and comforting...I would categorize her as one of the ideal cousins, a role model."
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DENVER -- The movie magic in the latest Star Wars film may have gotten its start in a backyard in Denver.
Rian Johnson, director of "Star Wars: The Last Jedi," grew up in Colorado. He attended Dry Creek Elementary in Englewood.
Part of his early exposure to Star Wars happened in the Mile High City. When "Return of the Jedi" came out in 1983, Johnson saw it at the Continental theater in Denver.
As a child playing in backyards of Denver, Johnson said he would invent Star Wars movies in his head while playing with toys.
Looking back on his childhood, Johnson said he misses the mountains. "We would go skiing. We would take the family up to Beaver Creek."
"A lot of my family is still back in Denver, so I go back there quite a lot," he said.
The highly-anticipated "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" opens on Thursday.
Watch Channel 2 News all week for Colorado-exclusive interviews with the cast, a spoiler-free review from Chris Parente, and live coverage on opening night.
Northants and Warwickshire tasted frustration in Birmingham as rain washed out their Royal London One-Day Cup clash.
On a day of unrelenting grey cloud and long spells of drizzle, the Edgbaston groundstaff toiled nobly to try to get a game on, only for the weather to close in each time a start was near.
After the initial 2pm start was delayed, the umpires scheduled start times for games of 33-overs-per-side, 24 overs and 18 overs, but the rain always had the final say.
One point apiece from the call-off left both sides in mid-table in the group with Warwickshire on six points from five games and the Steelbacks on five from five.
Northants are next in action on Friday when they will face Derbyshire in a day-nighter at the County Ground.
“It was reported last week that the iPhone 8 will come in a new copper gold color shade, alongside white and black,” Chance Miller reports for 9to5Mac. “Now, a post on Chinese social sharing site Weibo claims Apple’s name for the color will be ‘Blush Gold.'”
“Furthermore, the report claims that Apple will only offer the Blush Gold iPhone 8 in the 64GB and 128GB capacities,” Miller reports. “The rumor was shared on Twitter by Benjamin Geskin, who cites a post on Weibo from a ‘Foxconn insider.'”
Recently, KGI Securities analyst “Ming-Chi Kuo claimed that the iPhone 8 will come in three color choices including copper gold, white, and black,” Miller reports.
Foxconn's internal name of the new #iPhone8 color is "Blush Gold" (腮红金)
Barcode says "Blush Gold 64GB / 128GB" pic.twitter.com/MZPTfVAr2P — Benjamin Geskin (@VenyaGeskin1) August 12, 2017
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Arsenal were able to sign the Borussia Dortmund striker on deadline day after agreeing a club-record £55million fee.
The Gabon international could make his debut against Everton this afternoon (5.30pm), however, Wenger has said it will be unlikely because Aubameyang is struggling with an illness.
The Gunners splashed the cash to bring Alexandre Lacazette to the club in the summer and Higginbotham is unsure how he will not fit into a team which involves Aubameyang.
And the former Manchester United and Stoke defender thinks Wenger will struggle to keep all of his creative players happy.
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* Unibail says share buyback programme does not affect the company's level of comfort for its loan-to-value ratio of around 40%
The scene: One of the most famous families in the history of skiing, the real life Trapps were fictionalized in one of the most popular movies of all time, The Sound of Music . The movie ended with the Trapp family fleeing over the Alps to escape the Nazi menace, but in real life the story has continued for more than half a century.
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Carlos Santana says he was only trying to congratulate Adele on her big night at the Grammys when he said Beyonce “is very beautiful to look at” but “not a singer, singer.”
Santana told the Australian Associated Press that Adele can “sing, sing.” He said Adele “doesn’t bring all the dancers and props, she can just stand there and she just stood there and sang the song and that’s it, and this is why she wins.”
Santana clarified his stance on Facebook Tuesday , writing that his “intent was to congratulate Adele” and that his comment about Beyonce “was regretfully taken out of context.” He adds that he has “the utmost respect” for Beyonce.
Adele beat out Beyonce for the top awards during Sunday’s ceremony.
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Caherlistrane’s Sean Keane was named Galway Person Of The Year At The Galway Association In London’s Annual Function Held in Hammersmith, London last Saturday Night. The Galway Minor And Senior Hurling Teams Were Also Honoured On The Night.
Ollie Turner was there and he spoke to Sean, to members of both panels and to members of the Galway Association in London.
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Anyone interested in filling a vacancy on the City of Chewelah Civil Service Commission (term expires 12/31/17) should send a letter of application to the attention of the Mayor at PO Box 258/301 E Clay Room 104/Chewelah, WA 99109 . Applicants must be a citizen of the United States, be a resident of the City of Chewelah for at least three years immediately preceding appointment, and be an elector of Stevens County. Applications will be accepted until 4:30 p.m. June 30, 2017. Inquiries should be directed to the Mayor at 509-935- 8311.
A Ballymoney Councillor has commented on the dumping of a number of bin bags in the Glebeside estate.
Councillor Darryl Wilson was supporting a post on Facebook by Glebeside Community Association on the issue. An Association spokesman said they had been made aware that rubbish bags lying at the lower end of Hamilton Park were getting ripped and are spilling out onto the path and adjacent green.
”We would request that the person who left them please tidy them up before they become a bigger issue. If they were left for collection by Council please contact them and arrange for the bags to be lifted immediately,” the spokesperson added.
Cllr. Wilson agreed with the sentiments expressed by the Association.
(CNN) North Korea earned nearly $200 million from exporting coal and other banned commodities last year in violation of UN sanctions, according to a new United Nations report.
The report was authored by a panel of experts investigating North Korea and has been sent to a UN committee on North Korea. CNN has obtained key sections of the report from a UN diplomat who is not authorized to speak publicly.
CNN has not reviewed the entire document.
Despite numerous rounds of international sanctions, North Korea exported almost all the commodities that had been prohibited in the resolutions between January and September of last year, the report indicates.
It also indicates that North Korea exported coal to China, Malaysia, Russia and Vietnam, in addition to falsifying‎ documents to conceal the origin of the coal.
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GETTY Georginio Wijnaldum unfazed by Chelsea's winning streak
A 13th successive victory, matching Arsenal's effort in a single season from 2001-2002, maintained the Premier League leaders' six-point cushion at the top on Saturday. But by the time Chelsea kick-off again in midweek with a tricky test at Tottenham, their advantage could be cut to three if Liverpool can win at struggling Sunderland.
GETTY Georginio Wijnaldum scored Liverpool's winner against Manchester City
Chelsea beat Stoke 4-2 last time out as Liverpool overcame fellow title rivals Manchester City 1-0 at Anfield, in which Wijnaldum scored the winner. "They are flying right now and doing great but we have to focus on our own game and we will see if we come closer," said Wijnaldum. "The main thing is to keep doing what we are doing now, win our own games and not look at Chelsea because we don't control that performance.
GETTY Antonio Conte's Chelsea are on a winning run of 13 Premier League matches
Woman and girl killed, boy wounded, house on fire, man held
RIVERVIEW, Fla. (AP) — Deputies responding to a call about shots fired in Florida found a man running through a burning house where a woman and two children had been attacked.
A Hillsborough County Sheriff's statement says the woman and a young girl were fatally shot and a young boy was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries.
The man, they said, was initially cooperative but turned combative after deputies confronted him.
Deputies first spotted the woman dead outside a neighbor's front door early Monday in Riverview, near Tampa. Then they saw the flames next door, and found the other victims inside. They said the girl was about 9 and appeared to have died of upper-body wounds. The boy was about 11.
The sheriff's statement says deputies believe all involved are in custody.
A beautiful example of midcentury architecture, this 1956 home has been renovated to todays modern standards. New kitchen, baths, HVAC, whole house water filtration/conditioner, new landscape, pool and spa. The spacious living room, large open kitchen and dining area all have sliding glass doors to allow for indoor/outdoor living. Fabulous mountain views from every corner and each bedroom has it's own outdoor space. Located on a large private corner lot with circular drive. Completely walled and gated for privacy. Truly the Palm Springs experience.
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MalaMala Game Reserve has an unfenced border with the southern part of the Kruger National Park, just five hours' drive or a 35-minute flight (and 40-minute drive) from Johannesburg.
Surrounded by bush, Rattrays sits on the banks of a riverbed where game gathers to drink and eat. We saw zebra, giraffe, warthog and several types of antelope just driving in from the airport, and elephants, hippo, eagles, monkeys and kudu from the veranda. That was before game drives started.
The only disadvantage of the location is that, like all of the Kruger, it is malarial. Rattrays is, however, extensively sprayed and I did not see a single mosquito inside any of the buildings.
Body found off Connecticut's coast
GROTON, Conn. (AP) — A body has been found in the waters along Connecticut's coast.
Police say the body was discovered in the Noank section of Groton around 11:30 a.m. Wednesday.
The Groton Police Department says the case does not appear to be suspicious, and they are treating it as an untimely death.
Police say the body is not believed to be connected to the two boaters who went missing in Groton Sunday.
The name of the deceased is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
Grains lower, livestock mixed
Wheat for July fell 6.50 cents at 5.3650 a bushel; July corn was off 6 cents at 4.00 a bushel; July oats lost 4.75 cents at $2.44 a bushel; while July soybeans declined 11 cents at $10.3050 a bushel.
Beef was mixed and pork was lower on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. June live cattle was off 1.53 cents at $1.0312 a pound; Aug feeder cattle rose .05 cent at 1.4497 a pound; while June lean hogs rose 1.47 cents at $.7567 a pound.
Pittsfield Police are asking for the public's help in finding the one responsible for the death of a 22 year old woman.
Asiyann Jones, also known as Yanna, was found by officers suffering from a gunshot wound inside a motor vehicle in the area of 242 Dewey Avenue on Monday night.
Pittsfield Police say that they've received hundreds of tips, however they are sure that they were witnesses that were involved and not involved that they are asking to come forward.
"This is not about "snitching," "ratting," or telling on someone. This is not about your pride or your fear. Its about justice.This is about doing whats right, period. The Pittsfield Police Department will not accept an outcome of anything less than to find and charge the person(s) responsible for Yanna death."
If you are the person that Pittsfield Police are seeking, they are asking you to speak with lead case investigator Detective Matos at 448-9700 ext. 390.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Mayor Ted Wheeler announced his plans for the homeless in the Portland metro area Friday afternoon.
During a news conference, Wheeler said homelessness is a “humanitarian crisis unfolding in our streets.”
Wheeler also said that Portland is not worse off than other cities in the country.
A few of Wheeler’s ideas to help the homeless included mobile toilets and a laundry service. When asked, Wheeler said he would support developers building skyscrapers in exchange for them building affordable housing.
no property tax increase says Wheeler to help homeless- looking at mobile toilets and laundry service to help people #koin6news #pdx pic.twitter.com/u5mpu8oUGJ — Lisa Balick (@lisabKOIN) October 6, 2017
The mayor is also expected to announce a couple ideas — including declaring certain areas “high pedestrian corridors,” increasing police patrols and adding shelters.
KOIN 6 News will have more information later in the day
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Liverpool host Roma in the Champions League semi-finals this evening
Jurgen Klopp’s side welcome the Serie A giants to Anfield with the Reds eyeing their second European final in three seasons.
The winner between Liverpool and Roma will face either Real Madrid or Bayern Munich in the final.
Starsport will bring you updates throughout the game with our live blog but here’s how you can catch the action.
Liverpool vs Roma live stream
BT Sport have broadcast rights to the Champions League clash, and fans can watch the action via all of their digital services.
The game can be watched on desktop or laptop computers via the BT Sport app.
It’s also available on iOS and Android smartphone and tablet devices as well as other platforms including Amazon Fire devices, iPad, Mac computers and laptops, Playstation 3, PS4 and Xbox One.
China freezes green car licences amid ongoing quality issues
BEIJING, June 15 China has put approvals for new electric vehicle ventures on hold until next year, three people familiar with the matter told Reuters, as quality issues continue to dog the world's largest market for green cars.
There were suggestions that the La Liga leaders made an approach for Griezmann in January transfer window.
However, they were forced to deny those claims in an official statement after Atletico Madrid reported them to FIFA.
Barcelona had already spent £142million on Liverpool’s Philippe Coutinho last month but still wanted to add another striker to their ranks.
And Sky Sports journalist Guillem Balague believes that Griezmann will move to the Nou Camp in the summer for around €100million (£88.2m).
Several vigils were held on Sunday in response to Saturday's deadly rally in Charlottesville, Va.
Some 200 protested in Bedminster on Sunday, where President Donald Trump is vacationing at his private golf club. Vigils were also held in Frenchtown and in Clinton.
Heather D. Heyer, 32, of Charlottesville, was killed when a car went into a crowd of protestors opposing a rally led by white nationalists. James Alex Fields Jr., 20, of Ohio, has been charged with second-degree murder.
PRAGUE, Czech Republic — Czech airline Travel Service says it has acquired a majority stake in the national carrier, Czech Airlines, known as CSA.
Travel Service, the Czech Republic's biggest carrier, says it has reached a deal with the Czech state and Korean Air to buy their CSA stakes.
Travel Service had a 34 per cent stake, while Korean Air acquired a 44 per cent share from the government in 2013. The government still had almost 20 per cent.
The sale of the state's stake still depends on approval by an anti-monopoly office.
The transaction gives Travel Service a 97.74 per cent stake.
Travel Service operates regular flights under the name Smart Wings, as well as charter flights and private flights.
The CEFC China Energy Company has almost a 50 per cent stake in the airline.
Multiple people were injured in a two-vehicle crash that happened in Gresham Saturday afternoon.
The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office said the crash happened just before 3:30 p.m. east of the intersection of Kane Drive and Stark Street.
The sheriff's office said deputies learned a vehicle carrying multiple passengers crossed the center line and struck another vehicle.
A total of seven people were injured in the crash. One person sustained life-threatening injuries and was transported by Life Flight.
The East County Vehicular Crimes Team have responded to the scene.
The intersection of Kane Drive and Stark Street is closed during the investigation. Drivers are asked to avoid the area.
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Filia (suspension) went 2-for-4 with a walk, a homer and two RBI in Wednesday's game with Double-A Arkansas.
Making his season debut after serving a 50-game suspension for a second failed drug test, Filia left the yard in his first at-bat. The 25-year-old, who won the Arizona Fall League batting title after hitting .408/.483/.605 over 76 at-bats, will look to make up for lost time now that he's back in action with the Travelers.
Zendaya is amazing in the new Bruno Mars video. Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Chrysalis Butterfly Ball
The INSIDER Summary:
Zendaya is the star of Bruno Mars' new "Versace on the Floor" video.
This is the third single from his album "24K Magic."
Mars is currently on tour in North America.
dropped a new video tonight (Aug. 11) just as he and the clip's star accepted Teen Choice Awards for Choice Breakout Star (Zendaya) and 2017 Visionary (Mars).
The video for "Versace on the Floor," directed by Mars and Cameron Duddy, is the latest fashion-conscious visual from the album "24K Magic." It follows the title track and "That's What I Like," released earlier this year.
Mars is currently touring North America on a second leg of a worldwide trek. At a show in Michigan on Saturday night, he announced a $1 million donation to aid victims of the Flint water crisis.
Watch "Versace on the Floor" above.
MADURAI: A boy aged 10 died after he fell into a septic tank in his friend’s house in Kolathur Teachers Colony on Monday afternoon. Police said G Someshwaran, had gone to his friend’s house situated in the same locality to play around 11.30 am. “Around four boys were playing hide and seek and Someshwaran jumped over the compound wall at his friend’s house and landed on the septic tank lid from a height of about five feet which broke and he fell inside the tank. One of his friends who witnessed this alerted his parents,” said a police officer.
Sanitary workers who were informed and the victim’s parents pulled the boy out. He was rushed to two private hospitals from where he was referred to the government hospital. There, doctors declared him brought dead,” a neighbour said. Someshwaran was studying in Class V in a private school. Puzhal police have registered a case and are investigating.
OTTAWA — The federal Liberals are set to tighten restrictions on the sale of guns under proposed legislation to be introduced as early as today.
Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale is expected to fulfil a Liberal election platform promise to enhance background checks for anyone buying a handgun or other restricted firearm.
The government has said it has no interest in building another national long-gun registry.
But the proposed law, set to be introduced in the House of Commons, would require gun vendors to keep records of all firearms sales and inventories to aid police investigations of gun trafficking and other firearms-related offences.
It would also require gun purchasers to present a valid licence.
The bill could spark a battle with the Opposition as it would repeal some measures passed by the previous Conservative government.
Tate caught six of 10 targets for 77 yards and a touchdown during the Lions' 31-24 loss to the Packers on Sunday. He added seven rushing yards on one carry.
Although Lions QB Matthew Stafford distributed the ball more evenly than usual, Tate still paced the team in targets. However, despite Sunday marking the fourth time in the past five games he's garnered double-digit looks in the passing game, Tate will likely find tougher sledding in the first round of the playoffs when the Lions travel to Seattle to take on a Seahawks secondary that has allowed the eighth-least passing yards per game this season.
(AP) — President-elect Donald Trump is taking a dig at Rahm Emanuel, Chicago’s mayor and President Barack Obama’s former chief of staff.
The nation’s third largest city had 762 homicides in 2016 — the most in two decades and more than the largest cities, New York and Los Angeles, combined. The Chicago Police Department says the city had 1,100 more shootings last year than in 2015. The statistics have put Chicago at the center of a national dialogue about gun violence.
Trump on Monday noted the spike in shooting deaths on Twitter. He wrote, “If Mayor can’t do it he must ask for federal help!”
Emanuel did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Students from Kamiakin, Kennewick and Southridge high schools participate in workshops for team building Saturday at Kennewick High School as their parents take part in other workshops during Sembrando Esperanza en Nuestra Comunidad (Planting Hope in Our Community). The educational event for parents emphasized internet safety for their children, supporting student’s academic success, and drug awareness and prevention. The event also provided breakfast and lunch for the families. Noelle Haro-Gomez Tri-City Herald
This second annual event produced by Smiley Pete Publishing features the culinary creations of local and regional BBQ pitmasters, plus a variety of beer, bourbon and other beverage offerings. This free, downtown event provides entertainment for all ages, with live music from Tall Boys, Danny Dean & the Homewreckers, Joslyn & the Sweet Compression, Short & Company, Maggie Lander, Soupbone & the Cornbread Horns, The Swells, Small Batch, DeBraun Thomas, Tee Dee Young, Blind Corn Liquor Pickers and G. Busy Blues Revue.
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Florida ranks No. 17 in a new list that examines which states produce the most professional athletes per capita. Credit Loan created the list by looking at which states produced the most players in the National Football League, Major League Baseball and the National Basketball Association. Florida was ranked No. 19 for producing football players, No. 8 for producing baseball players and No. 39 for producing basketball players. Both IMG Academy in Bradenton and Sarasota High School were recognized as top high schools for young athletes.
Mothers in Innisfil gathered at Innisfil Beach Park to walk in support of maternal mental health on May 28.
Tara Filteau, the walk organizer, said she suffered with postpartum depression after the birth of each of her three children.
“One in five women deal with some sort of maternal mental health, the rate is high but it’s one of the least talked about,” Filteau said. “A little support goes a long way.”
Filteau, who is running for Innisfil Town Council for Ward 3, said the Colour Walk, was an opportunity for mothers to make connections and fight the stigma of maternal mental health.
MOGADISHU, Somalia — A Somali journalist says a car bomb killed a fellow journalist in the capital late Monday.
Ahmed Mohamed, who works for Kalsan TV, said Mohamed Ibrahim, a news presenter for the same broadcaster, died at a hospital after being injured by a bomb which concealed in his car in Mogadishu’s Wadajir district.
There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the blast.
Somalia is one of the most dangerous countries for media workers. According to the Committee to Protect Journalists, 59 journalists have been killed since 1992, soon after a civil war began in this Horn of Africa nation. The deadliest year was 2012 when 18 journalists were killed.
Authorities investigating the death of an Arkansas man whose body was found in a hot tub want to expand the probe to include a new kind of evidence: any comments overheard by the suspect's Amazon Echo smart speaker. Amazon said it objects to "overbroad" requests as a matter of practice, but prosecutors insist their idea is rooted in a legal precedent that's "as old as Methuselah."
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Services are planned June 16 and June 17 for a Dolton firefighter who recently died in the line of duty.
Visitation services will be held for Lawrence Matthews Jr. from 6 to 9 p.m. June 16 at Leak & Sons Funeral Home, 18400 S. Pulaski Road in Country Club Hills.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. June 17 at Harvey's Holy Temple Cathedral, 15912 Lincoln Ave. Viewing will begin at 10 a.m.
A burial will follow the funeral June 17 at Washington Memory Gardens, 701 Ridge Road, Homewood.
Matthews was pronounced dead at 3:15 p.m. June 10 at Ingalls Memorial Hospital after he collapsed and entered cardiac arrest while responding to a fire in Harvey.
Family members remembered the firefighter as a "hero," while Dolton Mayor Riley H. Rogers described Matthews as "a man committed to saving the lives of others."
The cause of his death is unknown.
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PRESCOTT, Ariz. — Authorities in Prescott, Arizona, say a single-engine plane reportedly running low on fuel crashed while making an emergency landing on a street, injuring the three people involved.
Police say the pilot and two passengers in the plane when it crashed Tuesday night were hospitalized for non-life-threatening injuries. Their identities were not released and no additional information about their injuries was immediately available.
The plane crashed about 7 miles (11 kilometres) short of the Prescott airport. The flight from the Los Angeles area was heading to Prescott.
Police say the plane had a wing shorn off and rolled onto its roof, possibly after striking a light pole.
Police also say there were no injuries when a vehicle rear-ended a car that stopped to avoid the plane.
Chimamanda Adichie’s “upset” over Hillary Clinton’s “wife” bio sets twitter on fire
Nigerian writer, Chimamanda Adichie is in the news again for her feminist views for being `upset’ by former US Presidential candidate, Hillary Clinton’s usage of `wife’ on her Twitter bio. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Adichie, who is a renowned feminist fighting for the equality of male and female genders, asked the question […]
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Gunmen are holding an unknown number of people hostage inside a popular restaurant in Somalia’s capital Wednesday. At least nine people have been killed in the attack that began when suspected al-Shabab militants set off a car bomb outside the Posh Treats restaurant and then sent a group of armed militants inside. “We heard a huge deafening explosion and saw a flash of light. Then, after 30 seconds, gunfire ensued inside the restaurant,” a witness told VOA’s Somali Service. 'Huge damage here' A reporter for VOA who went to the...
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NASA's Dawn spacecraft is sending back incredible close-ups of the dwarf planet Ceres.
The spacecraft has been circling Ceres since 2015. In June, it reached its lowest orbit yet, skimming the surface from just 35 kilometers up.
The latest pictures released on Monday offer unprecedented views of a huge impact crater known for its bright salty deposits. Landslides are clearly visible on the rim.
Chief engineer Marc Rayman of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, says the results are better than hoped.
Before arriving at Ceres, Dawn explored the asteroid Vesta. Both are in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.
Launched in 2007 with an ion engine, Dawn is nearing the end of its extended mission. NASA expects the spacecraft to last just another few months.
Wise is officially active for Monday's game against the Dolphins despite his foot injury.
Wise's only practice of the week came in a limited session Friday, so there was a real question as to whether he would be available Week 14. The 23-year-old may be relied upon for a larger role Monday with defensive end and Patriots' sack leader Trey Flowers inactive with a rib injury.
Edmonton police are asking for the public’s assistance to find the person(s) that stole more than $200,000 in silver bars and firearms from a local retiree's acreage on April 11.
Officers responded to a break-and-enter call at an acreage in northeast Edmonton at approximately 5:45 p.m.
EPS said the thief or thieves cut the lock off of a gate in the driveway, broke into the residence and stole a number of registered firearms valued at $20,000.
The person(s) then broke into a garage in the property and stole silver bars valued at more than $210,000 from a safe, police said.
Anyone with information about the whereabouts of the stolen property or those responsible for the break-and-enter are asked to call Edmonton police at 780-423-4567. To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Give yourself some extra time if you plan to use the Jame River Bridge Monday.
Two openings are scheduled at the bridge, on US-17 between Newport News and Isle of Wight, according to VDOT.
The first opening is scheduled at noon and the second is scheduled at 3:30 p.m.
Expect potential delays.
(CNN) President Donald Trump will hire an attorney to join his personal legal team who has alleged the President is being framed by a group of FBI and Justice Department officials, two sources familiar with the matter told CNN.
The longtime Washington attorney, Joseph diGenova, is expected to join the President's legal team at a time when Trump is taking a more aggressive approach to publicly dealing with special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation, lobbing a series of attacks against Mueller on Twitter over the weekend.
The New York Times first reported on diGenova's hiring.
DiGenova declined to comment when reached by CNN.
"Former US Attorney for the District of Columbia Joe DiGenova will be joining our legal team later this week. I have worked with Joe for many years and have full confidence that he will be a great asset in our representation of the President," Jay Sekulow, counsel to the President, told CNN.
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IOWA — MidAmerican Energy is experiencing a power outage affecting nearly 9,000 customers in Iowa.
On Monday night, MidAmerican posted a tweet saying 8,800 people in the Ankeny and Polk City area are without power. Crews are on their way to try and resolve the issue.
UPDATE: we have a substation outage affecting approximately 8,800 customers in the Ankeny/Polk City area. Crews are en route. — MidAmerican Energy (@MidAm_EnergyCo) April 18, 2017
There is no word yet on what caused the outage.
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ELK GROVE (CBS13) – Authorities are asking for help in finding an at-risk missing couple from Elk Grove.
Elk Grove police say Dale Sassman, 79, and Donna Sassman, 78, were last seen leaving their 9300 block of Bradshaw Road home Monday evening. The couple left in their brown 2014 Nissan Altima with the California plate number 7KXS678.
EGPD Press Release- At Risk Missing Persons Dale and Donna Sassman https://t.co/G7HHhoybdI pic.twitter.com/0Uk2sAuwHd — EGPD (@ElkGrovePD) April 24, 2018
The couple was last seen early Tuesday morning in the Lincoln area.
Police say Dale suffers from Alzheimer’s disease and Donna suffers from dementia.
Anyone who sees the couple is asked to call police at (916) 691-5246.
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On Friday, December 30th, the Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to a moderate fire at Sonic Drive-In on Kingshighway. The flames were contained to the fryer and ventilation system, and officers extinguished the fire promptly. Sonic’s fire suppression system kept the damage to a minimum.
Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens' resignation announcement Tuesday will elevate another military veteran and conservative Republican to the state's top job.
You might be tempted to think The Heavyweights Brass Band is a young ensemble from New Orleans, combining Crescent City marching band tradition with contemporary R&B. They are—gasp!—Canadian, but are lent support by guest stars from the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, the Dirty Dozen Brass Band and other players from the city that taught marching bands to be funky. This City was recorded in New Orleans and includes covers of Stevie Wonder and Steve Earle amidst the originals.
A Delaware County man is 50-thousand dollars richer after claiming a 50-thousand dollar lottery prize. Wayne Weber of Delhi won the 30th of 43 top prizes of fifty grand available in the Iowa Lottery’s “Super Crossword” scratch game. Weber bought his winning ticket at Gary’s Liquor and Wine in Delaware. Super Crossword is a five dollar scratch game. Weber claimed his prize at the lottery’s regional office in Cedar Rapids.
Justin Bieber might have a new official plus one, according to Us Weekly : actress Paola Paulin, who you may recognize from the HBO show Ballers .
Justin and Paola are "totally smitten with each other," per Us Weekly 's source. The pair is apparently also attending church together — they were present at a service in Beverly Hills in late September, then again earlier this week; they reportedly followed up their outing with dinner at Soho House in West Hollywood. Justin and Paola have yet to confirm if they truly are official, so of course, all these outings could just be friendly encounters.
The source added, "They were cute together at church" and that "Justin wanted Paola to meet the pastor, so he introduced her."
There might not be any official word on whether Justin and Paola's hanging out is actually romantic. But it at least looks like they've been having a good time together.
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Star Valley's Girl Scout Troop 1127 completed a community service project during the first week of June. Under the direction of Troop Leader Savanah Layland, they built and donated a small library collection in front of the Salt River Salon at 571 S. Washington St. in Afton.
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Harington, realizing what he just said, then explained, "What I meant to say was, I popped my question a bit early. Not blew my load." LOL.
The actor also revealed on the talk show that he wants all of the Game of Thrones cast at his wedding and even called up a producer of the show to make sure everyone's filming schedule allowed them to be there.
"I rang him up and I said, 'I'm getting married and it's your fault actually,'" Harington recalled. "I was like, 'You need to factor in a Game Of Thrones wedding by the way. They [the cast] have all got to be there so the whole thing has got to shut down!'"
LAHORE - Members of the Gold & Gems Art Promotion Council of Pakistan (GGAPCP) have unanimously elected Muhammad Ahmad as its president for the year 2017-18 and Rana Muhammad Aamir Saleem as its general secretary.
The council’s spokesman said that the election process was completed before September 30, and all its office-bearers and executive committee members for the next year were elected unanimously. A ten-member executive committee was also elected unanimously in these elections, which has businessmen associated with gems and jewellery sector from different cities of the country.
Speaking on the occasion, newly elected President Muhammad Ahmad vowed to continue the struggle to get the place for gems & jewellery sector in the national economy which it deserves.
I was in Saipan for the best of reasons — to give out scholarships on Nov. 30 to six Northern Marianas College students who have worked hard to maintain GPAs and meet requirements in a variety of circumstances.
They are the recipients of the First Hawaiian Bank and Guam Business Magazine Businesswoman of the Year 2017 program.
There has hardly been a better time to be a student in the NMI. The island needs a local workforce as never before, clearly. And if students need or want full-time or part-time jobs while they study — those are available . . .
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Doug Ford told a group of nearly 2,000 supporters that he plans to “take back this province” at his first major event since he was made leader of the Progressive Conservative party earlier this month.
Addressing a large and enthusiastic crowd at a rally in Toronto, Ford says he believes he can build a majority government because Ontario voters are united in their dislike of Liberal Premier Kathleen Wynne.
He says the current provincial government is “terrified” of a united Progressive Conservative party.
His speech focused largely on the province’s finances, which Ford says have been mismanaged by Wynne’s government.
He told supporters he wants to bring back jobs in the manufacturing sector, and repeated previous claims that his government will make Ontario more business-friendly.
Before his speech, Ford was joined onstage by Christine Elliott, Caroline Mulroney and Tanya Granic Allen, the three candidates he beat in the leadership race.
An amazing, intimate Pabst Theater opportunity to see Buddy Guy, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, a major influence on rock titans like Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, and Stevie Ray Vaughan, a pioneer of Chicago’s fabled West Side sound, and a living link to the city’s halcyon days of electric blues.
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Televangelist Pat Robertson is recovering after suffering an embolic stroke.
In an online news release, The Christian Broadcasting Network, which Robertson founded, says he was rushed to the nearest stroke centre Friday after a family member recognized the onset of symptoms.
The release says that within minutes of receiving clot-busting drugs, Robertson was awake, responsive and able to move all his limbs.
The Virginia-based network says 87-year-old Robertson is alert and expected to make a full recovery.
Oberlin College is political correctness run amok and has taken it upon itself to put a family-owned bakery out of business because it does not like the way student shoplifters are handled.
Accusing the bakery of being "racist" is just what Oberlin students and faculty can get behind. Shoplifting is a real problem for the bakery. However, in five years only six out of 40 shoplifters arrested were black.
What kind of parent chooses to sent their child to be indoctrinated by a faculty and administration that prides itself on being "liberal" when, in fact, it is not liberal at all but narrow minded, arrogant and dangerous.
Louise Brick,
Chagrin Falls
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Abundant Life Family Church in Aurora will hold a Miracle Healing Service at 10 a.m. Easter Sunday, April 16. One example especially dear to their hearts was the miraculous healing of their eldest daughter when she was an infant. She had suffered severe trauma to the head, and the injury could have killed her or caused permanent brain damage.
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French president also visits Iraq to salute troops which are taking part in a US-led military coalition against ISIL. French President Francois Hollande has arrived in Baghdad to meet the French forces helping Iraq in the fight against ISIL and to hold talks with top officials.
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Chef Keith Breedlove with the Culinerdy Cruzer demonstrates how to make seitan for a meatless burger.
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The nominees have been named for the 2018 Golden Globes.
Best TV series comedy nominees include Blackish, Will and Grace, The Marvelous Mrs Maisel, Master of None, and SMILF.
Nicole Kidman, Reese Witherspoon, Jessica Lange, Susan Sarandon, and Jessica Biel were nominated for best actress in a limited series or TV movie.
The Golden Globes are said to be the more relaxed Oscars. In this one the actors are more laid back.
The Globes airs January 7th on NBC
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IJT observed Feb 14 as Haya Day (modesty day). It set up stalls in different public sector institutions of the provincial metropolis and distributed literature against Valentine’s Day.
One such stall was set up on Lower Mall near Islamia College, Civil Lines where the student organisation played songs on the topic of modesty.
The Jamiat activists termed Valentine’s Day a cultural invasion saying enemies of the country were attacking geographical and ideological borders of the country but the students were well aware and were putting strong resistance.
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ROCHESTER, Minn. (KIMT) – A woman, her dog and her 18 cats survived a house fire Saturday night.
Around 10:16 pm, the Rochester Fire Department responded to a residential fire at 1705 3rd Avenue SW. No flames were visible when firefighters arrived but light smoke was seen seeping from the garage, the front door and the roof line. The fire was found in a wall between the home and an enclosed addition.
The flames were extinguished in minutes and search crews safely removed all 18 cats from the house. The resident had already rescued her dog.
Fire and smoke did an estimated $15,000 in damage to the home. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. No one was injured.
SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Sevierville Police Department is asking for the public’s help to identify two men suspected of stealing money from a laundromat.
Police shared surveillance videos of two men getting out of their car and standing in front of washers and dryers. Officers said the men are suspected of stealing money fromt he washer/dryer coin machines at Eastgate Laundry located at 715 Eastgate Road.
Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Sgt. Ray Brown at (865) 868-1749.
NAMPA, Idaho (KLIX) – Mustangs will be all the rage this weekend during a challenge course for the horses in Nampa.
The Mustang Mania Trainer Incentive Program (TIP) Challenge will be held July 7-8 at the Ford Idaho Horse Park, 16200 N. Idaho Center Blvd, Nampa. The event begins at 7:30 a.m. both days.
According to information from the Bureau of Land Management,
The Challenge is an in-hand competition featuring both youth and adult trainers who have worked with a wild mustang for 90 days and will now show off their progress in a series of classes, including Conditioning and Handling, In-Hand Trail and Freestyle.
The TIP Challenge is part of the Mustang Heritage Foundation’s Trainer Incentive Program, and aims to increase the adoption of BLM-housed American mustangs and burros through innovative training competitions and awareness programs.
Most of the 600 pounds of seized drugs were in the form of lollipops in kid-friendly shapes. Investigators said there was $1 million in meth found at the home. (Source: KTRK/CNN)
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Waterloo police confirm a man was stabbed in the torso this morning.
They say the stabbing happened near 420 Blowers Avenue around 8 this morning.
Police say the man is expected to survive.
No suspects have been arrested at this time.
Wenatchee Attorney Travis Brandt has announced his candidacy for the Chelan County Superior Court judgeship recently vacated with the retirement of Judge T.W. “Chip” Small. Brandt is currently a partner at the Brandt Law Firm in Wenatchee and has practiced civil and criminal law in Chelan County since 1999
Brandt says he has picked up endorsements from Judge Small and former Chelan County Superior Court Judge John Bridges. Superior Court Judge John Hotchkiss and District Court Judge Judy McCauley from Douglas County have also offered endorsements for Brandt. Brandt says he received the most top choice votes in the recent Chelan/Douglas Bar Association poll to fill either of the recent openings on the bench due to retirements.
Gov. Inslee appointed a former Federal Immigration Judge Robert McSeveney to replace Small. The seat will be up for election this November.
If you're out and about in Harrisburg, you may have noticed Gyro Express.
The mobile vendor parks in front of Harrisburg University at 326 Market St. six days a a week. Owner Ali Saad said it's the perfect location.
"It's a diverse group, it's quick, it's hot. Harrisburg University works with foreign students so it fits perfectly," he said.
The go-to dish off the trailer is the chicken over rice. Tender rice is mixed with chicken and spices and the dish is elevated with a mayonnaise-like sauce and a hotter red sauce. It sells for $5.
Gyro Express also serves choice of lamb, fish or falafel over rice as well as chicken and lamb gyros. Prices are $4-$6.
Saad said he's in the process of expanding Gyro Express and will soon announce a second location in Harrisburg.
For now, the trailer is open 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Saturday.
Novak Djokovic is still working on improving his serve
Djokovic progressed to the third round at Roland Garros by beating Jaume Manur in straight sets this afternoon.
The Serbian is looking to rediscover his top form after undergoing elbow surgery earlier this year.
World No 1 Nadal is expected to lift his 11th title in Paris over the coming fortnight.
And Djokovic wants to challenge him for the honour - but the 31-year-old acknowledges he must first work on perfecting his serve, a shot which he has had to adjust following his recent injury.
“I mean, at times when I have good days of serving, the serve, everything flows," he said.
In a letter sent Saturday to the civil rights organization's members, Vice President Janette Martin announced she will assume the office of president. She goes on to say, "It is my fervent hope that positive attention to our branch will be a focal point as we think about our standing committees and how members might take an interest and become involved in productive ways."
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Rep. Ron DeSantis recounts the conversation he had with the shooter shortly before he opened fire on the congressional baseball practice in an interview with John King
A man who was brought to the U.S. illegally as a child but was protected from deportation by the Obama administration has been taken into custody in the Seattle area in what could be the first case of its kind in the country.
Northwest Immigrants Rights Project Legal Director Matt Adams told The Associated Press Tuesday that 23-year-old Daniel Ramirez Medina was arrested Friday by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. Adams says he believes the young man was apprehended by mistake.
Adams says agents were at the Seattle home to arrest the man's father and that they took both men into custody. Ramirez Medina has a work permit under Obama's Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. He's being held in Tacoma.
Adams says the man is the first person he knows of with DACA status who has been detained.
U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) speaks to reporters after the weekly Democratic caucus policy luncheon at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S. March 21, 2017. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst
WASHINGTON The U.S. Senate Democratic leader, Chuck Schumer, called on Monday for the removal of Republican Representative Devin Nunes as chairman of the House of Representatives' Intelligence Committee.
Nunes, whose committee is investigating potential ties between President Donald Trump's campaign and Russia, visited the White House the night before announcing he had information indicating Trump associates may have been subject to some level of intelligence activity before Trump took office on Jan. 20.
"Chairman Nunes is falling down on the job and seems to be more interested in protecting the president than in seeking the truth," Schumer said in a Senate speech.
(Reporting by Patricia Zengerle; editing by Grant McCool)
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The Tri-City Regional SWAT team entered and secured a building in Pasco to help the Benton County Sheriff's Office serve a search warrant on Monday. Traffic was shut down for about an hour on South Third Avenue and West Columbia Way.
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March 30 Anhui Anke Biotechnology Group Co Ltd :
* To use undistributed profits to pay a cash dividend of 1.5 yuan (pre-tax) per 10 shares to shareholders for FY 2016
* To use additional paid-in capital to distribute 3 new shares for every 10 shares
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In this Monday, April 23, 2018 photo, Kansas Secretary for Children and Families Gina Meier-Hummel answers questions from reporters during a news conference in Topeka, Kan. Her department has loosened requirements for child abuse investigators to fill vacancies in those jobs, so that they no longer have to be licensed social workers. John Hanna AP Photo
Hazen Audel is on a grueling mission to locate a herd of caribou in the deadly frozen wilds of Canada’s sub-Arctic boreal forest.
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Thursday Paris Officers witnessed a wanted suspect exit a vehicle and run behind a residence in the 1700 block of Hubbard. Marion Wright, 32, denied knowing the wanted person and claimed that the person they saw was someone else. Michael Pullins, 46, also told officers the person they wanted was not around. The suspect eluded officers, but they placed Wright and Pullins under arrest for hindering apprehension.
Jared Lawson
Thursday evening officers worked a possible intoxicated person in the 1300 block of Clarksville. They ended up arresting Jared Lawson, 31, on East Sherman Street on an outstanding parole violation warrant and a misdemeanor warrant out of the Paris Municipal Court.
A person flagged down police on Tudor Street around 10:15 last night and told them someone stole a white Ford F-250.
Paris Police responded to 80 calls for service and arrested six people over the past 24 hours ending at 6:00 am Friday (Oct 6).
× Fire Drives Tenants from Scranton Apartments
SCRANTON, Pa. — Crews responded Wednesday morning when a fire broke out at an apartment building in Scranton.
It started after 7:30 a.m. in the 100 block of Larch Street.
Utility crews in the area saw smoke coming from the building and alerted the residents.
“All in a day’s work.” Earlier this morning, while replacing a gas main on Larch Street, a utility crew (left) saw smoke coming from this house (right) in Scranton.
They alerted the people inside and made sure they were out safely before the fire department came. pic.twitter.com/VCerSMhBtj — Allen Vickers (@AllenWNEP) May 30, 2018
There was one person in each of the four units in the building and they all got out safely, according to fire crews. They are being helped by the Red Cross.
Fire inspectors are trying to determine the cause.
If you are Star Trek fan, you know that the primary way that the crew of the Enterprise interacted with their computer was through voice commands. The ship's computer was an oracle, programmed with the knowledge of the galaxy, and ever ready to answer any query.
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The ongoing drug cartel violence in Reynosa appears to be impacting southbound bridge crossings. Over the past couple of months, there’s been significantly fewer cars and people crossing from the Valley into Reynosa at both the Hidalgo and Anzalduas international bridges.
According to the McAllen Monitor, there was a 19 percent drop in southbound vehicle traffic at the Anzalduas bridge last month compared to May of last year. Vehicle traffic at the Hidalgo bridge dropped 8 percent, while pedestrian traffic fell 10 percent.
The recent eruption of drug violence in Reynosa began this spring, and has continued as rival factions of the Gulf cartel battle to fill leadership positions, and to control drug trafficking routes into the Valley. More than 50 people have been killed in the extended violence, mostly cartel gunmen, according to an unofficial count by Breitbart Texas.
Just before dark Monday afternoon, 17-year-old Efaj Ahmed sat on the stool behind the counter of his father's convenience store, waiting to sell the next box of cereal or cigarettes. A man in a mask walked in, put a gun on the counter and demanded cash from the Atlantic City High School student.
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Authorities are asking for the public's help in locating a suspect with a felony warrant, who fled from police early Monday.
According to the press release from the Evansville Police Department (EPD), Christopher Masterson, 26-years-old, is said to be the driver of a vehicle, which officers began pursuing around 1 a.m. Monday. The chase began after the driver of the vehicle refused to show his hands to officers as they approached the vehicle.
The release states the driver fled from the stop, initiating the police pursuit. Officers ended the chase after one minute as they lost sight of the vehicle.
EPD officers found several subjects that had been inside the vehicle they were pursuing. While talking with them, officers learned the suspected driver was Masterson.
There are two active warrants, one being a felony warrant, for Masterson. Anyone with information should contact EPD.
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GREAT FALLS, Mont. — U.S. authorities have identified a Saskatchewan man who was killed after his minivan struck a tractor-trailer that left the scene of the crash on Interstate 15 in northern Montana.
Sheriff Bob Edwards says 72-year-old Marvin Knutson of Swift Current died late Saturday when his van hit a truck as it used an “authorized vehicle only” area to cross the median to enter a weigh station near Great Falls.
Investigators with the Montana Highway Patrol say the truck driver stopped briefly near the weigh station and then continued north on I-15.
The Great Falls Tribune reports officers are searching for the driver of the truck.
The truck was hauling two-by-four lumber and should have damage on the right rear side of the trailer.
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The Statesboro Police Department reports that a man facing multiple charges for allegedly raping a stranger at knifepoint at a laundromat last Wednesday turned himself in at the Bulloch County Sheriff's Office on Monday.
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MOSCOW, April 5 Six people have been detained in St Petersburg on suspicion of recruiting for Islamic State and aiding terrorist activity, Russian investigators said on Wednesday.
There is no evidence the detainees, who are citizens of Central Asian states, are in any way linked to Monday's bomb attack in a St Petersburg metro train, Russia's state investigative committee said in a statement.
The detainees are suspected of being active since November 2015 in recruiting other Central Asian immigrants for "terrorist activity" and for Islamic State as well as another banned Islamist movement Nusra Front.
Extremist Islamist literature has been found during a search of the detainees' living quarters, the statement added.
(Reporting by Maria Kiselyova; writing by Sujata Rao)
A mortar shell landed in an open area in Israel's northern Golan Heights region on Tuesday evening, the IDF reported. No injuries or damage were reported in the incident.
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SHANGHAI, April 25 (Reuters) - China is “days away” from revealing new rules governing its asset management industry, the China Daily newspaper reported on Wednesday, citing an unnamed source close to the country’s central bank.
Markets have been awaiting the release of the final version of new rules for China’s $15 trillion asset management sector as part of a crackdown on risk in China’s financial system.
President Xi Jinping approved the new rules in March. (Reporting by Andrew Galbraith Editing by Eric Meijer)
There's a break in the case of some stolen paintings from OU. Campus police say they have identified the person who took at least some of the artwork.
Flu deaths reported in Vegas area more than double last year
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Health officials in Las Vegas are reporting a jump in the number of flu cases, deaths and hospitalizations this year compared with last year.
The Southern Nevada Health District reported Monday that 48 people have died of flu this season, and that of the 1,291 cases reported so far, 940 people were hospitalized.
Those numbers were more than double the figures reported in the same week last April, with 13 people dead, 598 cases reported and 416 people hospitalized.
The health district says the local numbers reflect a national trend, with one strain of flu peaking this year in early February and a second strain more common in March.
The district says that 42 of the 48 deaths reported this year in Clark County have been people over age 50.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Creative Realities Inc
* Sees Fy 2017 revenue of not less than $20 million
* Creative Realities announces 2q17 financial results
* Q2 revenue rose 18 percent to $3.6 million
* Creative Realities Inc - board of directors approves stock repurchase program of up to 5 million shares
* Creative Realities Inc - FY 2017 organic revenue growth is now expected to exceed 47%, translating to FY17 revenue of not less than $20.0 million
* Creative Realities Inc - company intends to finance share repurchase program through cash on hand
* Creative Realities-gross profit $1.6 million for three-month period ended June 30, 2017, slight decrease of $100,000 from corresponding period in 2016 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Valentine’s Day may be bittersweet for some, but it’s filled with love for the Obamas.
The two shared affectionate messages with each other across their social media channels Monday.
“Happy Valentine’s Day, @michelleobama! Almost 28 years with you, but it always feels new,” the former president said in a tweet to Mrs. Obama.
Happy Valentine’s Day, @michelleobama! Almost 28 years with you, but it always feels new. https://t.co/O0UhJWoqGN—
Barack Obama (@BarackObama) February 14, 2017
The same message was posted to his Instagram page. Accompanying each message was a photo of Barack Obama leaning into Michelle Obama, who has clasped arms and a beaming smile.
Michelle Obama shared a photo of the two with their feet in the sand, captioning social media posts with, “Happy Valentine’s Day to the love of my life and favorite island mate, @BarackObama.”
The Obamas were seen vacationing with Virgin Group founder and billionaire Richard Branson in the British Virgin Islands.
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Frank-Jurgen Richter, chairman at Horasis, previews the upcoming Horasis global meeting that will bring together 600 CEOs and discusses French President Emmanuel Macron's visit with U.S. President Donald Trump, and the future of trade. He speaks with Bloomberg's Mark Barton on "Bloomberg Markets." (Source: Bloomberg)
New Delhi, Jan 1 : Two Indians have been killed in the Istanbul night club attack which left at least 39 people dead on Sunday. External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj announced: I have a bad news from Turkey.
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Celebrate St. Patrick’s weekend with one of the world’s current leading traditional Irish ensembles. Hailing from historic County Waterford, Danú will make its second visit to the Moss Arts Center. Their standing room only concerts throughout Ireland feature high-energy performances and a glorious mix of ancient Irish music and new repertoire. For two decades, Danú’s virtuosi players on flute, tin whistle, fiddle, button accordion, bouzouki, and vocals (Irish and English), have performed around the globe and recorded seven critically acclaimed albums. Danú will take you on a musical journey to their native Ireland, offering a moving and memorable concert experience.
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An ESPN host excoriated the owner of the Dallas Cowboys for demanding that his players stand for the national anthem.
Wilbon made the comments to Dan Patrick on his show.
“They wanted the heat off their behinds, and so they did what they did in many cases,” he said of the NFL owners who kneeled with players. “Not all of them, but some of them and Jerry Jones seemed to be the ringleader. And now he’s saying he’s gonna suspend any player who doesn’t stand, well suppose they all don’t stand — what’s he gonna do? Suspend the whole team? Is he gonna forfeit the game?” – READ MORE
MRS THERETHA FERNANDEZ HAMILTON better known as KARITHA of Glen died on Tuesday April 3rd at the age of 71. The funeral takes place on Saturday April 28th at the Mt Halibeth Spiritual Baptist church, Villa. The body lies at the church from 2pm. The service begins at 3:00. Burial will be at the Glen Cemetery.
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In 2017 SZA has seen her star rise beyond a lot of peoples expectations thanks to her breakout album CNTRL and this past weekend the St. Louis singer continued her winning streak with an applause-worthy performance on Saturday Night Live.
Singing some soul moving renditions of “The Weekend” and “Love Galore” SZA almost certainly gained new fans over the weekend while giving her fans in attendance more reason to love her. We can’t believe Jay-Z ever thought she’d end up being a fluke.
Check out the performances from the Grammy nominated artist below and on the flip.
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CHICAGO — Bruno Skokna scored 18 points with 4-for-5 shooting, Donte Ingram sank five 3-pointers and Loyola-Chicago cruised to an 80-52 win over winless Norfolk State on Saturday.
Cameron Krutwig added 12 points and hauled in eight rebounds for Loyola-Chicago (10-1) and Adarius Avery had 10 points. The Ramblers, who upset No. 5 Florida just three days earlier, extended their win streak to three by hitting 71 per cent of their 35 shots from the field Saturday, including 10 of 13 from long range, and controlling the glass 36-21.
Leading by four in the first half, Loyola-Chicago broke away with a 20-5 run capped with two of Ingram’s 3-pointers to make it 38-19 with under six minutes to play in the opening half. Marques Townes and Bruno Skokna also had 3-pointers in the breakaway run and the Ramblers led by double figures the rest of the way.
Derrik Jamerson Jr. led Norfolk State (0-9) with 14 points and Steven Whitley had 10.
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ROSEANNE BARR posted a racist Tweet about former Obama advisor Valerie Jarrett yesterday . . . and within hours, ABC canceled “Roseanne”, despite it being TV’s most-watched show this year. And despite Roseanne apologizing and announcing she’s leaving Twitter again.
ROSEANNE BARR continued Tweeting apologies late last night. She said she’s been “fighting racism all her life,” and blamed her “stupid” mistake on late-night “Ambien-Tweeting.” She said she’ll discuss it more later this week.
A few “Roseanne” cast members have denounced ROSEANNE BARR’s racism . . . including Sara Gilbert, Michael Fishman, and Emma Kenney, who played Darlene’s older daughter in the revival.
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Travel is always a popular resolution, why not start by traveling within the state or maybe enjoying a night in your own hometown. A staycation might be more affordable than you think and Heritage Hotels and Resorts not only makes it easy on your pocketbook but a unique outing with each hotel having a different story to tell.
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RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The state of Virginia is developing a new data-driven way to prioritize what parcels of land should be a top priority for conservation.
Gov. Ralph Northam announced the new strategy Tuesday.
Matt Strickler is the state’s secretary of natural resources. He says the new analysis method will weigh factors like biodiversity, water quality protection and high-value forest cores.
Strickler says the system should be up and running in a “matter of months.” He says it’s too soon to say what parcels of land will be a top priority.
A news release from Northam’s office says his goal is to achieve the protection of the top ten percent of land identified through the new system within the next ten years.
An Aurora mother of four from Mexico who has lived in the U.S. illegally for more than 15 years and was detained last week had been removed from the country three prior times and unlawfully returned, federal immigration officials said Monday. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement says Maria de Jesus Jimenez-Sanchez, also known as Karen Araujo-Jimenez, is considered to be "an egregious immigration violator."
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Three people — including two pedestrians — were injured Monday morning in a multi-vehicle collision near the Orange Julep.
Montreal police said a 67-year-old woman was northbound on Decarie Boulevard, waiting at the Paré Street traffic light, when her mini-van was rear-ended by a dump truck. It was propelled onto the sidewalk where it struck two other women.
The pedestrians — a 43-year-old and a 31-year-old — sustained serious injuries but police say their lives are not in danger. The female driver was also injured and taken to hospital along with the pedestrians.
The 55-year-old male truck driver was not injured.
Ray Lewis, Terrell Owens, Randy Moss, Brian Urlacher, Brian Dawkins, Jerry Kramer, Robert Brazile and Bobby Beathard were elected to the 2018 Pro Football Hall of Fame class on Saturday. Some of them found out in Minnesota when HOF president David Baker knocked on their hotel doors.
Receiving the news that you’re entering the Hall of Fame, no matter what sport, is usually an emotional moment, and in the video below you can see how Kramer, Lewis, Moss, Brazile and Urlacher reacted.
There’s lots of hugs, cheers from friends and families, and a funny moment toward the end when Baker gets to Urlacher’s room and sees a “Do Not Disturb” sign.
.@PFHOFPrez makes the rounds to the doors of the new #PFHOF18 class members. This is how they learned they were officially elected to the Hall. pic.twitter.com/iSJQeHiLWv — Pro Football HOF (@ProFootballHOF) February 4, 2018
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Lobaton is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cardinals, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.
Lobaton will take a seat for the second time in three games as Tomas Nido picks up another start behind the dish. The veteran backstop has just one hit in 16 at-bats this season, so the Mets will likely continue to rotate catchers until someone stakes a claim to the job.
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CHARLESTON, W.VA. — The number of potentially addictive prescription drugs dispensed by West Virginia pharmacies dropped by 31 million in 2017, the sharpest decline in a single year since the state started tracking such powerful medications.
Well there's something you didn't think to see at the pool.
We've all seen a lot of gross things when we go to a public swimming pool, but this might take the cake.
A video was taken of a woman in Florida shaving both of her legs in a hotel swimming pool. She's even seen on the steps dipping her razor into the pool to rinse it off. Talk about gross. What's the weirdest thing you've seen people do at the pool?
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AAA: Michigan gas prices rise 10 cents to $3.10 per gallon
DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — AAA Michigan says average gas prices statewide have risen about 10 cents in the past week to about $3.10 per gallon.
The Dearborn-based auto club said late Monday that the average price for self-serve regular unleaded gasoline is about 66 cents more than at the same point last year. AAA says the statewide average around the Memorial Day holiday hasn't been as high since 2014.
Michigan's lowest average price was about $3 in the Marquette area. The highest was about $3.14 in the Ann Arbor area, which AAA says had the highest average for the fifth week in a row. The Detroit-area's average was about $3.09, up about 8 cents per gallon.
AAA Michigan surveys daily fuel prices at 2,800 gas stations across the state.
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That not only left the Heat without three starters, but also continuing to lack depth, with guard Dion Waiters and forward Josh McRoberts remaining sidelined, amid their extended absences, Waiters with a groin issue, McRoberts a foot injury. Dragic missed his second consecutive game due to back spasms that could create ongoing issues on the six-game trip the Heat open Tuesday against the Phoenix Suns .
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KENNEBUNKPORT, Maine (AP) – A spokesman says former President George H.W. Bush is in “good spirits” at a Maine hospital but will need several more days of treatment.
The 93-year-old was taken to a hospital on Sunday when he experienced low blood pressure and fatigue hours after attending a pancake breakfast at the American Legion post in Kennebunkport.
His spokesman said in a tweet Wednesday that Bush is talkative and in good spirits but that the treatments to address his blood pressure “are expected to take several more days.”
The nation’s 41st president arrived in Maine on May 20 after being treated for a blood infection. He’s without his wife of 73 years, Barbara Bush, who died in April in Houston.
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FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — A 20-year-old who as a teenager used an "affluenza" defense regarding a drunken-driving wreck that killed four people is set to be released April 2.
Ethan Couch has served almost two years in jail for a revoked probation and is to be freed from the Tarrant County Jail in Fort Worth, Texas. He's been serving a 720-day sentence after his 2016 probation revocation for attending a party where alcohol was served.
Couch was 16 when the truck he was driving killed pedestrians in June 2013. A psychologist at his manslaughter trial blamed his actions on "affluenza," or irresponsibility due to family wealth.
His mother, Tonya Couch, awaits trial on charges of hindering apprehension of a felon and money laundering after she fled to Mexico with Ethan in 2015. She's free on bond.
Aging experts and advocates are telling a government commission that age-related discrimination in the workplace still exists 50 years after the enactment of legislation designed to prevent it. Laurie McCann, senior attorney for the AARP Foundation Litigation, says the law "should not be treated as a second-class civil rights statute."
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Jack McCullough, right, with his attorney Russell Ainsworth; McCullough accuses officials of fabricating and hiding evidence and conspiring to convict him. Jack Daniel McCullough filed a wrongful conviction lawsuit Friday in federal court in Rockford, Illinois, accusing police and prosecutors of engaging in "pervasive misconduct" to frame him for an infamous cold case murder.
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SHARE COPY LINK The first significant rainfall since October 21 drenched the Kansas City metropolitan area on Monday bringing much needed moisture and causing havoc for some motorists. Keith Myers
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THREE community groups in the Sonning Common area have received grants from the Co-op’s community fund.
The Fish volunteer centre, a community transport service based in Kennylands Road, received about £2,500 which will go towards replacing its minibus.
Sonning Common Pre-School in Grove Road reeived £2,424 towards a new Forest School using its grant of £2,424.34.
The Ways and Means Trust, which is based at Manor Farm in Peppard, received about £2,500 which will go towards the wellbeing of its clients.
In addition, Stoke Row Primary School received £1,983, which will be used to install a greenhouse and low-lying sleepers to create a “nurturing garden”.
When a Co-op member buys branded products from food stores or a funeral plan they earn a five per cent reward for themselves with a further one per cent going to a local good cause of their choice.
Lake Chelan School District Looks To Expand Administrative Offices & Classrooms To Vacated Space
The Lake Chelan School District will soon be moving their administrative offices– not far, same building…just down the hall a little bit…
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That’s Lake Chelan School District Superintendent Barry DePaoli. He says the district has already found one tenant for the current Administrative offices, soon to be vacated…
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The school district owns the building, and Chelan Fresh Marketing has been a tenant for many years.
Another long time tenant, Columbia Valley Community Health recently gave up their lease in the school district owned building after constructing a new clinic in the Apple Blossom Center.
Depaoli says the space previously occupied by Columbia Valley Community Health will be developed into new Administrative Offices and new classroom space…
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That’s Lake Chelan School District Superintendent, Barry DePaoli.
Seniors on the Island will soon be able to participate, or just listen in, on party line conversations through a new program started by P.E.I.'s Seniors' Secretariat. On select Fridays, people can call a toll-free number and be connected to a 45-minute discussion led by a moderator.
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Is it country blues, folk rock, or neo-traditional acoustic Americana? It’s hard to say – and anyway it wouldn’t be true. Certainly you will hear echoes of everything from blues to country, both traditional and homemade, but do we really have to put a label on it? Let’s just say it’s good honest American music played by good honest American men – and you just might just like it.
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In this Saturday, Dec. 21, 2013, file photo, travelers check in at the United Airlines ticket counter at Terminal 1 in O'Hare International Airport in Chicago. After a man is dragged off a United Express flight on Sunday, April 9, 2017, United Airlines becomes the butt of jokes online and on late-night TV.
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TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - Friday was National Wear Red for Women's Heart Health Day.
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It draws attention to a dangerous trend.
Locally, people gathered for High Tea for the Heart.
The event is a fundraiser for the Union Health Foundation to support women's heart education.
There was a style show put on by local businesses.
Free heart health screenings were also available.
This year's event sold out.
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MEXICO CITY (Sputnik)As many as 34 companies will invest $6.6 billion in the development of green energy in Mexico, Mexican Energy Secretary Pedro Joaquin Coldwell said Wednesday.
"This money will go toward building 52 news stations for the production of 'green' energy," Colswell said at the ceremony where the energy auction winners were awarded contracts.
According to Coldwell, the production of wind and solar energy in Mexico has grown 170 percent in the last 18 years, and additional 5,000 megawatt of renewable energy will enter the market in the near future.
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Serena Williams puts $12M Bel Air estate up for sale Powerhouse tennis superstar Serena Williams, arguably the best female player to ever wield a racket, listed her multi-acre estate deep in the poshly rustic Stone Canyon area of LA’s Bel...
America's most expensive home is on sale for $350 million The most expensive home for sale in the United States is the grandiose mansion from the 1960s TV series “The Beverly Hillbillies,” which hit the market Monday for $350 million....
Police helicopters respond to call at Michael Bay's LA mansion According to a resident, Bay believed an intruder snuck onto his property and posed an “imminent danger” to the director.
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CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The Cleveland Browns have already worked to add a number of starters to their roster in trades and via free agency. They will get a chance to add even more this week in the NFL Draft.
The Browns hold two Top 5 picks and five picks in the Top 64 of the draft. The first pick is likely to be a quarterback who won't play right away. So how many starters do they need to come away with in the first two rounds? Mary Kay Cabot and I talked about that in the video above.
The Tesla team has done this for many smaller islands around the world, but there is no scalability limit, so it can be done for Puerto Rico too. Such a decision would be in the hands of the PR govt, PUC, any commercial stakeholders and, most importantly, the people of PR.
This Monday, July 25, 2016, file photo shows signage in a Verizon store in North Andover, Mass. The telecom industry's lobbying muscle pushed a consumer privacy measure to a swift death in Congress.
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Every year, we are confronted with new facts and scenarios emerging out of climate change and global warming, each more terrifying and apocalyptic than the last. In fact, several well-known scientists and tech moguls have made predictions regarding them.
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Foreign Minister Lubomír Zaorálek, the Social Democratic Party’s election leader, has slammed party colleague and the mayor of Brno Bohunice, Milan Hrdlička, for making highly insulting remarks about migrants in the city council’s news bulletin.
The mayor warned about the threat of an influx of „slugs“ from Spain, Italy and other states who would devastate the country and stop at nothing.
A person who degrades people to slugs and incites racial hatred has no place in the Social Democratic Party, Mr. Zaorálek tweeted.
WERNERSVILLE, Pa. (AP) — A former juvenile home employee in Pennsylvania has been ordered to stand trial on charges of setting up an attack on a 15-year-old boy on a school bus.
The Reading Eagle reports that a judge Tuesday held 32-year-old Lamar Miller for trial on charges including aggravated assault and assault solicitation in the March 26 incident as students were being transported from Bethany Children’s Home to Conrad Weiser High School.
Berks County authorities allege that one attacker was seen talking to Miller before punching the teen, and Miller “feigned an effort” to stop the assault when another boy joined in. The victim said Miller had accused him earlier of theft.
The attorney for Miler, who was fired, earlier called the case “absurd,” saying his client was trying to stop the assault.
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There's good some good news and some bad news.
The good news is there is no snow in the immediate forecast. The bad news is things are going to be getting colder.
According to Environment Canada, skies will be fairly sunny over the next few days, with only a few clouds predicted.
But with those cloudless days and nights comes a temperature drop. Weather forecasters are calling for lows of -12 C Monday and a bone-chilling -16 C on Tuesday.
Highs on Wednesday are expected to be around the -12 C mark.
But, by the weekend, the mercury will be on the rise again, with lows of -10 C.
There is also a 60 per cent chance of flurries Saturday.
One of the most highly-sought after transfer guards in the country has made his decision. Chesapeake’s Marcus Evans, a former star at Cape Henry Collegiate, announced on Twitter he will transfer from Rice University to Virginia Commonwealth University.
Evans, who narrowed his choices down to VCU, Miami and Arizona, will once again be coached by Mike Rhoades, the Rams’ new head coach who, like Evans, left Rice.
Evans averaged 19 points per game for the Owls last season, along with 3.7 assists and 3.3 rebounds per contest. He’s also the fastest player in Conference USA history to reach 1,000 career points, and is the first in Conference USA history to record 500 points, 100 assists and 100 rebounds in a season.
Since today is all about LOVE, it’s only right that AJ and I release a “Valentine’s Day Edition” of The Traffic Jam. If you rock with us everyday inside the mix, you know how sometimes we do our “Get It In” mix. We heard you, and now you can have your “Get It In” mix whenever you want…
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FILE - In this Tuesday, March 21, 2017, file photo, William C. Dudley, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, speaks during a panel discussion at The Bank of England in London. In an interview with The Associated Press, Dudley indicated that the Fed will likely make an announcement at its September 2017 meeting that it is ready to start reducing its massive bond portfolio, a move expected to put upward pressure on long-term interest rates including home mortgages. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, Pool, File)
De Leon was placed on the minor-league disabled list Monday with elbow tendinitis, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
This is another tough break for the Rays' prospect, as he's back on the disabled list for a third time this season. It's unclear how long his most recent ailment will keep him on the shelf, but the Rays will likely proceed cautiously with the oft-injured hurler.
The brother of Pakistan’s former Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar has filed a forgery case against her and their father. (IE)
The brother of Pakistan’s former Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar has filed a forgery case against her and their father. Abdul Khaliq Khar filed the fraud and forgery case against 25 people, including his sister and father Ghulam Noor Rabbani Khar, the Express Tribune reported. Khaliq Khar alleged that the accused illegally transferred family property for which a complaint had already been filed at the directorate of anti-corruption.
After an initial investigation, a fraud case was registered against the accused. Khar was appointed as Pakistan’s youngest and first woman Foreign Minister by the PPP-led government which came to power after the 2008 elections.
TEHRAN ,Iran (AP) - An Iranian news website says authorities have arrested the brother of the country's senior vice president, apparently over finance-related matters.
The Tabnak site, affiliated with the Revolutionary Guard, reported on Friday that Eshaq Jahangiri's brother, Mahdi Jahangiri, was taken into custody.
The report did not elaborate.
Mahdi Jahangiri runs the Tehran Chamber of Commerce and is also the founder of the private Gardeshgari Bank.
The senior vice president posted on his Instagram account that he doesn't have any precise information about any charges or accusations against his brother but that the detention was "predictable" and that he hopes it isn't a case of political "abuse."
In July, President Hassan Rouhani's brother, Hossein Fereidoun, was also detained on allegations of financial misconduct. He was released on a $15 million bail.
Emergency services are at Brixham Harbour after a well-known trawler, Jordan A, sank overnight.
Firefighters are pumping water out of the Beam Trawler the after reports something 'split' in the early hours.
It is not known whether anybody was on board at the time.
EDIT: The trawler has been identified as Jordan A and not Korenbloem
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LA PLUME TOWNSHIP, Pa. -- Keystone College is getting a new president.
Dr. Tracy Brundage, the current provost, will be the 11th president of the college starting July 1.
Current president David Coppola is stepping down after five years.
Dr. Brundage shares Coppola's vision for the campus.
"This includes many upcoming changes to our campus including front entrance improvements, library renovations, and the building of a new field house to support our athletic programs," Dr. Brundage said.
Dr. Brundage has been with Keystone College since August 2017 and worked at Penn College in Williamsport before that.
COLUMBIANA COUNTY, Ohio (WKBN) – County Road 430 (Calcutta Smith Ferry) is restricted near the Pennsylvania state line for an emergency landslide repair project, according to the Ohio Department of Transportation.
The project is scheduled to be completed mid-September.
Two-way traffic will be maintained in one lane with temporary traffic signals.
ODOT’s contractor for this $225,000 project is Alan Stone Co. Inc., which is based in Cutler, Ohio.
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South Africa’s energy needs are presently served by several indigenous and imported primary energy carriers, but almost 70 per cent is derived from coal. Joining CNBC Africa for more is Benjamin Sporton, CEO of World Coal Association. https://www.cnbcafrica.com/videos/
Three people were hurt in a wrong-way crash in Dallas Wednesday morning, police said.
Dallas police investigated a wrong way crash that left three people injured Wednesday morning.
First responders were called to the scene near the intersection of Military Parkway and South Buckner Boulevard at about 2:30 a.m.
According to police, a Mercedes sedan heading eastbound on westbound Military Parkway crashed head-on into a Saturn sedan. Two people inside the Saturn were hurt, as well as the driver of the Mercedes.
Investigators said they were working to determine whether alcohol was a factor in the crash.
No further information was released.
The intersection of Buckner Boulevard and Military Parkway was ranked No. 8 on the Rasansky Law Firm's list of most dangerous intersections in DFW.
Japanese actress Satomi Ishihara poses next to Toyota Motor Corp’s Prius PHV Plug-in-Hybrid vehicle, also known as Prius Prime in the U.S., during an event to mark the launch of the car in Japan, in Tokyo, on Wednesday.
Some clouds the next few days. Cool and quiet weather. A bit warmer late in the week.
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A 54-year-old man has been arrested by detectives from PSNI Legacy Investigation Branch in connection with a 1990 bomb attack that killed four people.
The man was detained at Belfast International Airport this morning "on suspicion of a number of offences including the murder of three police officers and a Catholic nun in an explosion on the Killylea Road in Armagh on 24 July 1990".
Detective Inspector Deborah Eakin said the suspect has been taken to the Serious Crime Suite at Musgrave Police Station in Belfast for questioning.”
A 55-year-old man was also arrested and questioned last week in connection with this incident.
During the bomb blast on July 24, 1990 Constable William Hanson, Reserve Constable Joshua Willis, Reserve Constable David Sterritt and Sister Catherine Dunne, were killed when a landmine located at a culvert on the Killylea Road Armagh was detonated.
Another woman was also seriously injured in the blast.
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WASHINGTON (AP) - Outgoing Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is meeting with CIA Director Mike Pompeo, the man President Donald Trump has chosen to replace him.
A State Department official says that Tillerson and Pompeo were sitting down at the department's headquarters in Foggy Bottom. The official wasn't authorized to comment by name and demanded anonymity.
It's the first known meeting between the two men since Trump fired Tillerson on Twitter and announced he was nominating Pompeo to replace him.
Pompeo also plans to meet Monday with Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Bob Corker of Tennessee. Corker's committee will eventually vote on whether to confirm Pompeo before his nomination goes to the full Senate.
Tillerson has already handed over all authorities to his deputy but remains secretary in name only until March 31.
Aviation Connection, a non-profit organization offering an aerospace training program (ATP) to high school students designed to introduce them to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics will be setting up shop at Massey-Vanier High School in January 2018.
See the story in the October 3 issue of Brome County News.
Celebrity artist and The Tribune's cartoonist Jamaal Rolle (pictured) has an army of fans and how he can add Nicki Minaj to their ranks.
Jamaal recently painted Minaj's portrait using Mac make-up and after seeing it on his Instagram page the star was straight on the page to applaud his work.
"Wow! Talent to the tenth power," was Minaj's comment.
Jamaal explained: "Since Nicki Minaj and Mac currently collaborate, I rendered a portrait of her using Mac foundations, eye shadows, liners and lip sticks.
"Mac offers a wide range of foundations and makeup that gives me more hues than my traditional pastels. This new way of creating portraits is just crazy and fantastic at the same time, and I am having a lot of fun with it!"
After he posted the image it was quickly shared on many large online publications earning more than a million views in just a few days. To view more portraits from The Celebrity Artist, follow him on Instagram: @thecelebrityartist.
Villanova hops over Michigan State for No. 1 in AP Top 25
Villanova hops over Michigan State for No. 1 in AP Top 25
Villanova is the new No. 1 in the AP Top 25 while Arizona State made a big leap after a tumultuous week in which half of the top 10 lost.
Villanova is the new No. 1 in the AP Top 25 while Arizona State made a big leap after a tumultuous week in which half of the top 10 lost.
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"Words cannot express my sheer excitement and gratitude for being nominated by the [Hollywood Foreign Press Assn.] this morning for portraying ‘Hannah Baker,’ a young woman whom I have come to truly love and understand.
Hannah's story resonated with so many people, and I feel truly grateful to Netflix, Paramount TV, Brian Yorkey, Tom McCarthy, Selena Gomez and all of our tremendous producers … and to our incredibly talented cast — who are also my dear friends, and our wonderful crew for bringing this story to life.
Most of all, my sincere hope is that the recognition continues to shine a light on so many of the important life issues and struggles we portray in ‘13 Reasons Why.’ I’m forever grateful to have been given this opportunity and will continue to work hard to bring dignity, respect and grace to such a powerful character.”
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The National Management Emergency Agency, NEMA, on Sunday said it had evacuated 121 displaced Nigerians from Cameroon.
The Information Officer, NEMA North-East, Abdulkadir Ibrahim, said in a statement that the displaced persons were evacuated to Maiduguri.
Mr. Ibrahim said that the displaced persons fled their homes in the wake of Boko Haram attack in Ngala local government area of the state.
“About 121 displaced persons of Ngala Local Government Area returned from Cameroun through Mubi in Adamawa State.
“The returnees were transported back to Maiduguri accompanied by officials of NEMA and State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA),” he said.
Mr. Ibrahim added that the displaced persons were camped at an Internally Displaced Person (IDP) camp in Gubio.
The News Agency of Nigeria recalled that over 46, 000 persons had returned to Nigeria from Cameroun in the past months.
The displaced persons were currently taking shelter at various IDP camps at Banki and Maiduguri.(NAN)
Free Internet Society of Thailand activists show a sign against the amended Computer Crime during a protest in front of the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre on Dec 18, 2016. A Facebook page believed to be backed by the army has launched a counter-attack against the Facebook page of Civilians Against the Single Gateway, which has been conducting a wave of cyberattacks on government sites in protest at the controversial Computer Crime Act.
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TODAY: The City of Clinton will celebrate Public Power, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. today (Oct. 6), at the MS Bailey Municipal Center.
It’s the observance of Oct. 1-7 as Public Power Week - “Powering Strong Communities.” The City of Clinton is a RP3, Reliable Public Power Provider, American Public Power Association. The program will show appreciation for YOU: the citizen-owners and the utility personnel who keep the power on for the City.
The event will feature hot dogs and drinks, safety displays and give-aways.
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STRATFORD — Raenetta Catchings was identified as the woman who died in the Sunday morning shooting.
Stratford Police said the shooting seemed to follow a verbal argument. Both Catchings, 27 of Stratford, and a 24-year-old man, were taken to the hospital. Catchings was pronounced dead at Bridgeport Hospital, while the man remains in critical condition. The man’s identity has yet to be released.
Police said the shooting is still under investigation as officers try to identify the shooter or shooters.
North Avenue was closed for several hours as a result of the shooting. Police said the shooting is an isolated incident.
Stratford Police are asking anyone with information to please contact them at 203-385-4119, 4120, or 4123.
SPD is investigating a shooting on North Ave. two victims. 27 years old female and male 24 years old. Investigation ongoing. pic.twitter.com/n1XmbfR2Jl — Stratford P.D. CT (@StratfordPDCT) August 13, 2017
WASHINGTON (AP) — Rudy Giuliani says he has repeatedly counseled President Donald Trump against firing Attorney General Jeff Sessions despite the president's ongoing anger over Sessions' decision to recuse himself from the Russia probe.
Giuliani tells The Associated Press that Trump has asked him multiple times — before and since the former New York City mayor joined the president's legal team last month — about whether Sessions should have been fired.
He says he doesn't think the president should do it, and says he's told him so.
The former mayor adds that he does not believe Trump will fire Sessions.
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RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazilian state authorities say at least 60 inmates have died during a prison riot in the northern state of Amazonas.
State public security secretary Sergio Fontes says it's the biggest prison massacre in the state's history. And an unconfirmed number of inmates also escaped during the riot that extended from Sunday afternoon to Monday morning.
Two of the biggest crime gangs of Brazil began fighting last year over control of several prisons and authorities in Amazonas believe that's the reason behind the first riot of 2017.
Fontes says the inmates made few demands to end the riot, which hints at a killing spree organized by members of a local gang against those of another that is based in Sao Paulo.
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After heavy snow on Sunday, Benjamin Crutch, from Redditch, built an igloo in his girlfriend's garden.
The igloo took eight hours to build using nearly 500 snow bricks.
In a recent New York Times op-ed, Oscar-winning actress Uma Thurman revealed Harvey Weinstein shoved her and 'tried to expose himself.' A Weinstein spokesperson says Weinstein misread her signals. Wochit
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A Springfield jury awarded nearly $29 million to a young woman who suffered brain damage after she claims doctors waited too long to properly diagnose and treat her condition. Emilee Williams was 20 and in school to become a physical therapist when she started experiencing health problems, including fatigue, tremors, balance issues, insomnia, difficulty concentrating, crying ...
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Many students will be hopping on the bus for the first time Monday.
Albuquerque Public Schools says to make sure your kids are aware of changes to bus stop locations this year before they head out the door.
APS says the district is not experiencing any driver shortage this year, employing 214 bus drivers along with another 222 through bus contractors.
First, you will want to find out where your bus stop is and figure out the pickup and drop off times.
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PIX11 looks back 30 years after the infamous “snake pit” that warehoused children with developmental disabilities shutdown in 1987.
It was in that school that abused, neglected children were kept naked and afraid of the people who were supposed to be their caretakers.
Thousands of developmentally disabled young people were kept locked away for decades, living in a state-funded hell -- and it happened right here in New York, at Willowbrook State School in Staten Island.
In the 1960s, Bobby Kennedy called it a snake pit. In the '70s, Geraldo Rivera exposed it as a real-life horror story.
Tamsen Fadal speaks with Rivera, a surivor and witnesses to the nightmare that finally came to an end three decades ago.
WWE will be releasing a new DVD on Shane McMahon that will be a 3-disc DVD set that compiles together all of Shane’s greatest matches from 1999 – 2017. WrestlingDVDNetwork.com reports that it will be released on June 11th in the United Kingdom and June 12th in the United States. Here is the synopsis:
“Shane McMahon is known as a huge risk-taker, who provides “OMG” moments on a regular basis. This compilation features all of his greatest & craziest matches, spanning his entire time in WWE. Featuring battles with Undertaker, Big Show, Randy Orton, Mankind, Kane, & more.”
CAIRO (AP) — A top Egyptian rights lawyer says at least eight protesters were detained and accused of "association with a terrorist organization" after joining a small protest in Cairo over the Trump administration's decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
Khaled Ali says the protesters were arrested on Saturday in front of the Egyptian Press Syndicate in downtown Cairo after rallying against President Donald Trump's move.
It wasn't immediately possible to reach the prosecutors on Monday for a comment.
Ali says those detained, including a female activist, are accused of links to the Muslim Brotherhood group, Egypt's onetime largest Islamist group which was outlawed after the ouster of the Islamist President Mohammed Morsi in 2013.
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Egypt's President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi is a close ally of Trump, whose announcement triggered protests across the world.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — It's a bittersweet morning for the songwriters of "Remember Me" from "Coco."
Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez learned of their Golden Globe nomination just as a bomb exploded on the New York City subway. The couple said they turned on the television to watch the Globe nominations when news of the Port Authority explosion broke Monday.
This is the second nomination for the songwriting pair, who were previously recognized for "Let It Go" from "Frozen."
Anderson-Lopez said they are now at work on "Frozen 2" and the Broadway version of "Frozen."
The couple says it's a "giant thrill" to be nominated, but they didn't plan to do much celebrating. Their cat is terminally ill and may be put down today.
Anderson-Lopez said they planned to sing "Remember Me" to him.
Image copyright Assynt Crofters Trust Image caption Assynt Crofters Trust's new boat
Assynt Crofters' Trust has sought to improve access to a part of the 21,300-acre North Assynt Estate, which it bought 25 years ago.
The trust has purchased a boat built for use by people with mobility issues, including wheelchair users.
The craft, a Coulam 16 Wheelyboat, will be operated on the estate's Loch Drumbeg.
It will be used for anglers and visitors interested in wildlife watching trips.
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Family Dollar Stores of Kentucky, LP d/b/a Family Dollar #1873 hereby declares its intention to apply for an NQ Retail Malt Beverage Package license no later than August 31, 2018. The licensed premises will be located at 117 Union Street, Union Plaza, Barbourville, KY 40906. Family Dollar Stores, Inc. is the Limited Partner, and Family Dollar Holdings, LLC is the General Partner. The corporate address is 10401 Monroe Road, Matthews, NC 28105. The President is Lonnie McCaffety, 3003 Capullo Court, Wesley Chapel, NC 28104. The Secretary is William A. Old Jr., 111-B 84th Street, Virginia Beach, VA 23451. The Assistant Secretary is Sandra Boscia, 127 Meadowbrook Road, Charlotte, NC 25211. Any person, association, corporation or body politic may protest the granting of the license(s) by writing the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, 1003 Twilight Trail, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601, within thirty (30) days of the date of legal publication.
Check out Bellingham Community Boating Center's new sailboats
The Community Boating Center in Bellingham, WA, introduces its newest sailboats, RS Quest.
Tristan Thompson and Khloe Kardashian attend the Klutch Sports Group's "The Game Is Every-Thing" Dinner presented by Remy Martin at Beauty & Essex in Hollywood on Feb. 17, 2018.
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Storm chances will stick around on Thursday and coverage could be a bit higher. There's a chance that a line of storms may move in late in the day and into the evening hours. Those trends will continue to be monitored.
Otherwise, rain chances will drop Friday and into the weekend with an emphasis on just plain old heat and humidity. Only a stray storm or two is expected Saturday and Sunday.
By the middle of next week a tropical disturbance will be moving across the lower Gulf of Mexico toward Mexico. Right now few, if any impacts are expected across the Northern Gulf Coast. However, rain chances may be a bit higher by midweek.
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The Broncos are expected to place starting offensive guard Ron Leary on injured reserve with a back injury, via Mike Klis of 9News. They will sign tight end Matt LaCosse off the Giants’ practice squad to fill his roster spot, via Nicki Jhabvala of The Denver Post.
Leary has missed the past two games, and it doesn’t appear he will heal quickly enough to play again this season since the Broncos are making the roster move.
He was the Broncos’ top target in free agency, signing a four-year, $36 million deal. Leary, who previously played for the Cowboys, started 11 games. He missed part of the season opener with a concussion.
Connor McGovern, a fifth-round pick in 2016, has started the past two games at right guard.
Kaizer Chiefs striker Emmanuel Letlotlo will get the chance to kick-start his career after signing on loan for Baroka FC in the coming campaign.
It comes as the Limpopo cub released Ivorian forward Armand Gnanduillet without the player kicking a ball for the team as he was deemed not what was needed by new coach Wedson Nyirenda.
The 22-year-old Letlotlo will be hoping to resurrect his fortunes after nearly a year on the sidelines with a serious knee injury‚ stunting his progress after he had been touted as a future star having excelled in the MultiChoice Diski Challenge for Chiefs.
He top-scored in the MDC with nine goals in the 2015/16 season‚ and was then drafted into the AmaKhosi first team‚ making his debut against BidVest Wits in August 2016.
But persistent injury problems have meant he has had to keep on rebuilding his confidence and proving his fitness.
He has six appearances in all for Chiefs with no goals scored.
Dec 10, 2017; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy (25) runs past Indianapolis Colts outside linebacker Barkevious Mingo (52) in a snow storm during the first half at New Era Field. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports
Did you by chance get to see how the Colts-Bills game ended yesterday? Buffalo which as you know is an absolute mecca of lake effect snow this time of year, well, the weather Gods didn’t disappoint when 12 inches of fresh lake effect snow fell during the game. In fact, fans were paid $11 bucks an hour. Given a shovel if they didn’t have one. Got fed lunch and dinner plus got a ticket to the game. And what a game it was.
Thanks to NFL.com, HERE is the dramatic conclusion. Something perhaps the Browns can learn from after they dropped that overtime game yesterday to Green Bay. Have a great day.
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000891430/article/lesean-mccoy-bills-players-react-to-crazy-snow-game
Women are often the ‘glue’ that keeps families together and sustains them. They should be supported, respected and given the best opportunity to live empowered and healthy lives.
This year, we ask women and men across the world to take one step today and share this message to be bold for change on behalf of women’s health and gender quality. Any call for gender must prioritise the health and well-being of women and girls so they have the opportunity to make positive social and economic contributions to their communities.
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday morning's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "All or Nothing Morning" game were:
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Hopping into the spirit of Easter begins with a search for chocolate tomorrow as Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School’s annual Easter egg hunt gears up to provide children with a sweet challenge.
The free community event is open to all children under 12 and will be held at the primary school block from 4.30pm to 6pm.
Acting Head of School Matthew O’Brien welcomed everyone to join in on the Easter fun at the family event.
“Our beautiful bushland campus is the perfect place for an Easter egg hunt,” Mr O’Brien said.
“It’s a great opportunity for us to welcome the wider Bunbury community into our school.”
To register for the event, visit www.bcgs.wa.edu.au/events/easter-egg-hunt .
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Wexford’s Paul Kehoe retained his super junior minister status in the new line up of the cabinet as unveiled by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar last night.
He is the only TD from the south east in the government inner sanctum.
Next Tuesday Leo Varadkar will announce his ministers of State and expecting promotion will be Michael Darcy from Wexford, John Paul Phelan and Ned Deering from Carlow/Kilkenny and John Deasy from Waterford.
It was late last night by the time the new cabinet met for the first time in Aras An Uachtarain.
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The ramp served as a major entry point into the downtown core. Marianne Dimain has more on the project and your travelling options.
TOKYO, March 30 Toyota Motor Corp on Thursday said it was recalling a total of about 2.9 million vehicles in Japan, China, Europe and other regions including its Corolla Axio sedan and RAV4 SUV crossover due to potentially faulty airbags.
The Japanese automaker said that the latest recalls were part of a wider recall of airbags which use inflators made by Takata Corp ordered by global transport authorities last year.
The air bag inflators in question use a chemical compound which can explode with excessive force after prolonged exposure to hot conditions.
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Mumbai: Veteran writer-lyricist Javed Akhtar says he didn’t write for Shah Rukh Khan-starrer “Kuch Kuch Hota Hai” because he “thought the movies name was double meaning”. Akhtar opened up about his decision when he became part of Shah Rukh’s show “TED Talks India Nayi Soch“, read a statement.
Asked why he didn’t work on the film, Akhtar said: “I thought the movie’s name had a lot of double meaning. I was not convinced to write for this project. “But I was all praise for SRK in ‘Kal Ho Naa Ho’ and I am happy I could be a part of the journey. I used the words I rejected earlier to make a more meaningful song which you all (audience) made popular called ‘Kuch toh hua hai, kuch hogaya hai’.”
The show is aired on Star Plus.
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A lawyer defending right-wing radio host and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones in a child custody dispute says Jones is a “performance artist” whose on-air persona differs from the private man.
Attorney Randall Wilhite said at a recent pretrial hearing that evaluating Jones based on his on-air comments is like judging Jack Nicholson based on his role as the Joker in “Batman.”
The Austin American-Statesman reports (http://atxne.ws/2pGyXLz ) that Kelly Jones described her ex-husband at a recent pretrial hearing in Austin as “not a stable person.” She’s seeking sole or joint custody of their children, ages 14, 12 and 9.
Jury selection in the case began Monday.
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Alex Jones began on public access television and his Infowars programming on radio, YouTube and other platforms draws millions of listeners.
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A "safety zone has been established around the vessel," Coast Guard says
(CNN) Authorities are investigating a "potential threat" in a container aboard a ship at the Port of Charleston in South Carolina, the Coast Guard said Wednesday night.
The ship, Maersk Memphis, is at the Wando terminal. The terminal is used for container cargo, and has been evacuated to allow federal, state and local bomb detection units to investigate.
The threat came in at about 8 p.m. ET, the Coast Guard said in a statement without providing additional details.
#Update A 1 NM safety zone has been established around the vessel while law enforcement authorities investigate the threat. — USCGSoutheast (@USCGSoutheast) June 15, 2017
It later tweeted that a "safety zone has been established around the vessel while law enforcement authorities investigate the threat."
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SUNRISE, FLA. (WSVN) - Officials are searching for a bank robber who got away with some cash at a bank located in Sunrise.
The FBI released surveillance pictures that were captured inside the Chase bank, near North University Drive and West Oakland Park Boulevard.
According to officials, the crook walked into the bank and demanded money from an employee before taking off, Monday.
If you have any information on this bank robbery, call Broward County Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a $3,000 reward.
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The Southampton Village Zoning Board of Appeals will discuss plans to transform the historic Village Latch Inn into condos. The Beechwood Organization’s Steven Dubb and George Benedict of Southampton paid $23 million for the property and are planning 24 town-homes on the 5.5 acre Hill Street Property. The Zoning Board of Appeals must consider the density, environmental impact and other issues that could arise. The board would also have to give permission to change the use of the property from one non-conforming use to another. Dubb says that they are working to allay any concerns and satisfying the board. Read more at BehindtheHedges.com
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Experience two classic Poe tales: The Cask of Amontillado and The Black Cat . An evening of Poe will send a shiver down your spine. Montresor retells the fateful night he lured the drunken Signor Fortunato deep underground amid his ancestral catacombs to sample his Amontillado wine. The second tale is The Black Cat whose owner, Alfred, is a condemned man and former animal lover until one dark night. We follow both characters as they descend into the depths of their own darkness.
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Jordy Smith Surfs Snowdonia
After the Hurley Pro Trestles, California went flat, Jordy hopped on a plane and jetted over to Europe to get some practice at the assured and mechanical European wave garden; Snowdonia. As the guitar plucks away at a soulful tune, and trucks drive past in the distance, enjoy Jordy going to work on the small, sediment coloured walls of Snowdonia.
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Heat and humidity is a big factor Wednesday for the more than 60,000 runners participating in the Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta. Organizers started the race a half hour early to make it a little easier on participants.
Here & Now's Peter O'Dowd checks in with Adam Harding (@HardingCBS46), a reporter for CBS46 news in Atlanta who's at the race.
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If you are an artist who was affected by Hurricane Harvey and you need help due to damaged art, supplies, studio space, or any other factors, please contact Glasstire at info@glasstire.com. There are organizations from across the state and the nation that have set out to help aversely affected artists, and we would love to pass your story along.
If you are interested, please send an email to info@glasstire.com with the subject line “Harvey Affected Artist.” Include a little about yourself and how you were affected by the storm. For a general list of resources for artists, please go here. To read about some of the artists affected by the storm, please go here. To see how Texas art spaces faired through the storm, go here.
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This Saturday, April 15, 2017, law enforcement booking photo provided the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department shows Neb Solomon. Solomon, a journalist who was reporting at a Tax Day protest at President Donald Trump's signature Las Vegas hotel, the Trump International, was arrested by police during the demonstration.
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OMG, AIM! AOL announced today that it will be discontinuing its Instant Messenger service on December 15. The chat app was considered a pioneering innovation when it debuted way back in 1997. “We know there are so many loyal fans who have used AIM for decades and we loved working and building the first chat app of its kind since 1997,” the company wrote on the AIM help page. “Our focus will always be on providing the kind of innovative experiences consumers want. We’re more excited than ever to focus on building the next generation of iconic brands and life-changing products.” AOL also told users in an email, “From setting the perfect away message to that familiar ring of an incoming chat, AIM will always have a special place in our hearts.”
ALBANY, N.Y. — Joe Cremo scored a career-high 31 points and Albany pulled away late in the second half to beat New Hampshire 83-74 on Saturday night.
Albany (18-7, 6-4 America East Conference) dropped a three-point decision to New Hampshire (9-15, 5-5) on Jan. 6, and now has won 10 of the last 14 games against the Wildcats.
The games was tied 54-54 when the Great Danes used a 20-10 run for a 74-64 lead with about three minutes left. Cremo scored 11 points and David Nichols made two 3-pointers during the stretch.
Cremo was 8-of-12 shooting and hit 11 of 14 free throws. Nichols added 18 points, Travis Charles had 14 and Greig Stire chipped in 10 for Albany.
Iba Camara had 20 points and 10 rebounds to lead New Hampshire, which has lost two straight and three of its last five games. Tanner Leissner added 15 points.
Super Bowl: How long is the match? When is half-time? When will it finish?
Super Bowl - everything you need to know...
Who is playing in the Super Bowl?
Reigning Super Bowl champions the New England Patriots will attempt to retain their title against the Philadelphia Eagles.
The Patriots have won five Super Bowls - all under the team of quarter-back Tom Brady and head coach Bill Belichick
The Eagles have got to two Super Bowls but they haven't won any. Their last Super Bowl appearance came in 2004 when they lost to the Patriots.
What time does the Super Bowl start?
The kick-off for Super Bowl LII is scheduled for 11.30pm on Sunday night in the UK. That's 6.30 pm ET.
When is half-time?
It should be half-time around 00.45am in the UK - although this could vary depending on how the first half goes.
Rotimi Salami, managing director, Integrated Television Services (ITS), one of the signal distributors licensed for the digital switch over (DSO) in Nigeria, has highlighted funding and adequate infrastructure as very crucial to achieving the DSO deadline, adding that with these and other necessary logistics, the process will be smoother. The ITS boss, according to a…
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BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand's ruling military junta has filed charges against seven democracy activists for calling for elections and an end to military rule.
Police Lt. Col. Samak Panyawong said Tuesday that a junta representative had filed charges of sedition and violating a ban on political gatherings against the activists, who demonstrated on Saturday.
Thailand has been under military rule since a 2014 coup ousted an elected government. One of many oppressive laws the junta has imposed is a ban on political gatherings of over five people. Sedition, or illicit efforts to bring about change in the country's laws, is punishable by up to seven years in prison.
The junta has pushed back several promised election deadlines, and recently indicated that polls intended for 2018 may be delayed.
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A new health centre where GPs get bonuses if their patients improve will be launched on Sydney's northern beaches by the end of the year. The holistic service is part of a social experiment and will charge patients an annual membership fee, allowing them to see their doctor as often as they want.
SOUTH FULTON, Ga. -- Police have confirmed that a shooting that took place this morning was in retaliation to a fatal shooting that happened on Tuesday.
The incident comes just one day after two teens were fatally shot and another teen was shot in the face on the 2900 block of Two Lakes Circle, which is only a block away from this morning's shooting.
Partrena Smith with South Fulton Police said at least 20 shell casings were found.
There are no suspects and no descriptions to release at this time.
No one was injured.
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In advance of a hearing on "Strengthening U.S. Cybersecurity Capabilities," EPIC has sent a letter to the House Science Committee urging Congress to protect democratic institutions, following the Russian interference with the 2016 presidential election. EPIC explained that "data protection and privacy should remain a central focus" of cyber security policy. EPIC also recommended that Congress strengthen the federal Privacy Act and establish a U.S. data protection agency.
I have a solution to the problem. Call the pipeline an airplane, change the name of Kinder Morgan to Bombardier and say it will benefit the people of Quebec. That way we know Trudeau would be front and centre making sure everything would go smoothly. Even throw in some ‘bail out’ bucks just for fun.
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Members of the Huron OPP were on scene at a house in Vanastra early Tuesday morning dealing a person who was barricaded in a house.
MILWAUKEE — Prosecutors have charged three Milwaukee men in last year's fatal shooting of a 9-year-old girl struck by a bullet as she watched TV.
Thirty-two-year-old Otha Jose Brown Jr. 21-year-old Damonta Jennings and 25-year-old Tony Powell Jr. are all charged with first-degree reckless homicide in the killing of Za'Layia (zah-LAY'-ah) Jenkins. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports Brown and Powell are in custody, while an arrest warrant is out for Jennings.
Za'Layia was inside a relative's home in May 2016 when she was hit by a bullet fired from outside the home.
HENRICO, Va. (WRIC) — Over 900 Dominion customers are waking up in the dark Wednesday morning.
According to Dominion’s website, 952 customers are without power in Henrico and 6 customers are without power in New Kent.
The estimated time of restoration is between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. The outage cause is still pending.
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► Malcolm Turnbull has admitted for the first time being wrong to set the famous Newspoll benchmark as a key reason for toppling Tony Abbott. The Prime Minister told The Daily Telegraph’s MirandaLive radio show: “I do regret having said it” as it was a distraction from launching the coup on economic and leadership grounds .
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ST. LOUIS (KMOX) – The total solar eclipse is an opportunity for some St. Louisans to get their side hustle on by renting out their homes within the path of totality. But if you’re going to put your extra bedroom, or entire house, on airbnb or a similar service, State Farm’s Jim Camoriano says there are some questions to answer first.
“Questions maybe if you’re going to be in the house with them, or another part of the house, are you going to go away. There are a lot of risks that can increase, obviously, if you’re away from the house,” he says.
Also, Camoriano reminds us that many local cities are requiring special permits for short-term rentals. He says State Farm is also concerned that sudden darkness brought on by the eclipse could create car accidents.
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10 hostages have been released but police fear more are still being held captive inside the restaurant in Mogadishu by five other attackers
Gunmen posing as military forces held dozens of people hostage inside a popular restaurant in Somalia’s capital, in an attack that began when a car bomb exploded at the gate, police and a witness have said, while the extremist group al-Shabaab claimed responsibility.
Two of the gunmen were shot dead and 10 hostages were rescued but five other attackers were thought to remain inside, cutting off electricity to complicate security forces’ efforts to end the siege, Cpt Mohamed Hussein said. He said heavy gunfire was heard.
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A Nepalese man looses his balance while crossing a flooded street in Birgunj, Nepal, Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017. An official said torrential rain, landslides and flooding have killed dozens of people in Nepal over the past three days, washing away hundreds of homes and damaging roads and bridges across the Himalayan country. Manish Paudel AP Photo
April 5 Echo Polska Properties N.V.:
* Announces an equity raising of approximately zar 1 650 million through issue of new ordinary shares
* Equity raise will be offered to qualifying investors through an accelerated book build process conducted on JSE and LUXSE
* Book build is now open
* Pricing and allocations will be announced as soon as practicable following closing of book build.
* Java Capital is acting as sole bookrunner. Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom: +91 80 6749 1136)
March 31 Northland Power Inc:
* Confirmed that first wind turbine installed on 332 MW offshore wind farm has successfully started to generate power
* Northland expects installation and commissioning of all 54 Nordsee One turbines to be completed by end of 2017
* Once operational, the 332 MW wind farm is expected to produce an annual output of more than 1,300 gigawatt-hours of electrical energy Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The Brass Tap is the place to be for beer lovers! The O'Hara's sampler packs offers hoppy Irish Pale Ale, Caramel Irish Red, and an Irish stout with subtle coffee notes, a surefire alternative to Guinness.
The party doesn't stop just because St. Patrick's Day is over! The Brass Tap is gearing up for its Maryland Day tap takeover. From March 23-25, 20 Maryland breweries will be on tap.
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After just a few months in office, Macomb County Clerk Karen Spranger has found herself in conflict with nearly every other branch of county government.
So she’s suing to clarify that she’s “the boss” of her office.
But Spranger now wants the entire Macomb Circuit Court to disqualify itself from deciding that case because of conflicts of interest.
Judge Kathryn Viviano today declined to do that. She disqualified herself, citing the “high and escalating” level of dispute between the clerk’s office and other county officials.
John Schapka is Macomb County’s corporation counsel. He says despite this setback, there’s no reason the court shouldn’t decide Spranger’s case.
“It’s a Macomb County case. It should be in Macomb County. This is the proper venue for the case," Schapka said.
The case now goes back to the court’s chief judge for re-assignment.
SCHLEIZ, Germany, Aug 14 (Reuters) - German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble said on Monday that the European Central Bank's ultra-loose monetary policy would come to an end in the foreseeable future, but interest rates would remain low.
Regarding the end of the period of low interest rates, Schaeuble said: "There are signs that it is gradually getting better."
Speaking at an campaign rally ahead of a Sept. 24 election, the veteran conservative said: "No one seriously disputes that interest rates are rather too low for the strength of the German economy and the exchange rate of the euro, which is rising now."
Schaeuble said most people expected the ECB to take a further step at a September meeting towards gradually quitting its very expansive monetary policy.
He said the ECB needed to exercise caution in ending its ultraloose monetary policy, adding: "I hope it goes well." (Reporting by Gernot Heller; Writing by Michelle Martin)
Australian comedian Rebel Wilson wins defamation suit
MELBOURNE, June 15 Australian comedian Rebel Wilson has won a defamation suit against a global magazine publisher after the Victorian Supreme Court found a series of articles alleging she was a serial liar had damaged her career, local media reported on Thursday.
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BAHAWALNAGAR-Pakistan Resolution is the symbol of stability and strength for the motherland and the day is not far off when Pakistanis will celebrate a real Independence Day with the liberation of Indian Occupied Kashmir.
This was said by Rana Saifullah, district president of newly formed Milli Muslim League (MML), while addressing a press conference here on Sunday.
He said that the MML will play its due role to eliminate the culture of loot, plunder and divide from Pakistan and will unite the entire nation on “Two Nation theory.” He claimed that cheating, plundering and lying will end in the politics of Pakistan with the entry of the MML. He reiterated the need for the nation to stand up against the Indian aggression in the Held Kashmir and on the boarders of Pakistan. He announced that the MML will take out “Stability of Pakistan” rally on August 14 to pay tribute to the martyrs of independence. He appealed all the religious and political parties to join the rally.
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) -- The home of the NHL's New Jersey Devils is set to unveil the largest center-hung high definition scoreboard .
The Prudential Center scoreboard is almost four stories tall and is the NHL's first 4K digital display scoreboard. Its first look comes when the Devils host the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday.
The scoreboard, built in connection with LED solutions company Trans-Lux, contains 20 individual displays, including four HD televisions.
Players featured will appear four times larger than they actually are. One of the four main screens is equivalent to nine main screens in Prudential Center's previous scoreboard.
Little Caesars Arena, home of the Detroit Red Wings, had boasted the league's largest center-hung scoreboard since it opened in September.
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Toronto Wolfpack have been linked with former Leigh Centurions players Adam Higson and Cory Paterson.
According to League Express, the pair could complete their moves to the Canadian club by the end of the week.
Both players have departed the Centurions following the club’s relegation to Super League and have yet to find new clubs.
However, it now appears the duo could link up with former coach Paul Rowley at the Wolfpack as he continues to grow his squad ahead of 2018.
Rowley told League Express earlier this year that he wanted a squad of around 30 players for the upcoming season, and the arrival of the pair would move him increasingly closer to that target.
Higson played under Rowley for a number of years and established himself as a firm favourite at LSV. Paterson, meanwhile, was signed by Rowley but never played in a competitive game under him due to Rowley’s resignation before the start of the 2016 season.
April 28 Nine Express Ltd
* Share purchase agreement was entered into between connected-world as vendor, Cheng Ngok Fai as covenantor and China U-Ton Holdings
* Pursuant to SP agreement a, connected- world to sell and purchaser to purchase 100 million shares of HK$0.01 each in capital of co for US$3.1 million
* Pursuant to SP agreement B, Full Dragon agreed to sell shares representing about 9.4% of issued share capital of co for US$7.3 million Source text for Eikon: [bit.ly/2pbVMJz] Further company coverage:
JOHANNESBURG, May 31 (Reuters) - South Africa’s rand held firm against the dollar early on Thursday, building on its previous-session strength ahead of trade and producer price inflation figures.
* At 0646 the rand was trading at 12.5200 to the dollar.
* The rand rallied on Wednesday as the greenback lost gains after lower-than-expected U.S. GDP numbers and an ease in worries about Italy’s political turmoil.
* Producer Price Inflation figures for April and trade balance data are due at 0930 GMT and 1200 GMT respectively.
* The yield on the benchmark government bond due in 2026 was down 3.5 basis points to 8.505 percent.
* The Johannesburg Stock Exchange opened firmly on the front foot, with the Top-40 index up 1 percent soon after the bell. (Reporting by Patricia Aruo Editing by Ed Cropley)
Winning numbers drawn in 'Lucky Day Lotto' game
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Illinois Lottery's "Lucky Day Lotto" game were:
06-09-37-38-45
(six, nine, thirty-seven, thirty-eight, forty-five)
Estimated jackpot: $950,000
The Gazette is Colorado Springs's most trusted source for breaking news, sports, weather, obituaries, politics, business, art, entertainment, blogs, video, photos. What to watch on TV for the week of April 16-22 - Bald and out of shape Obi-Wan Kenobi, Bill Nye, Project Genesis and much more A skier skies through the powder on the double black Paradise Cliffs run Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017, at Crested Butte.
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Who shot this Midlands dog and left him for dead? A rescuer needs your help
The first official screening of TV One's "Behind the Movement" was Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018, at the Rosa Parks Museum in Montgomery, Ala. Meta Golding (Rosa Parks) and Isaiah Washington (E.D. Nixon) discussed roles in the Montgomery Bus Boycott film. Shannon Heupel/Advertiser
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – For the 10th season in a row WANE-TV and The News-Sentinel are teaming up every Monday to bring you “Inside The Zone,” the area’s preeminent look at high school football.
This season The News-Sentinel’s Justin Kenny and WANE sports director Glenn Marini will break down the previous week’s games and look ahead to upcoming games around the area. They’ll also analyze the conference championships races and discuss northeast Indiana’s top playmakers and impact-makers on the prep football field.
This week they take preview the SAC, NE8, ACAC, and NECC conferences and break down some of the area’s top match-ups in week one, including:
Bishop Luers at Carroll (Highlight Zone “Game of the Week”)
Bishop Dwenger at Wayne
Heritage at New Haven
Eastside at Woodlan
Check on WANE.com every Monday for a new show with Justin and Glenn every week!
And tune into the Highlight Zone every Friday at 11:10 p.m. – the area’s longest-running & most-watched sports show.
Honolulu police have matched some DNA profiles obtained from 180 recently processed rape kits with potential perpetrators in a national offender database - a development that they say could solve years-old crimes or prevent serial sex offenders from raping again. The Honolulu Police Department tested kits that involve cases in which the rapist was a stranger, the victim was a minor, a serial offender was suspected or there were multiple suspects involved.
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Katrina Kaif’s No Make Up Look Will Make You Ditch Your Make Up Kit Right Now! (View Pics)
(WLEX) A Kentucky girl... Who's supposed to celebrate her 12th birthday Wednesday... Is instead fighting for her life after being shot at her slumber party.
Lexington police say at around 3 Tuesday morning someone shot up a house filled with sleeping little girls spending the night for a friend's birthday.
The birthday girl who was sleeping near the front of the house was struck by at least one of the bullets.
A neighbor, who's daughter was at the party, says he's thankful the girls were all lying down at the time of the shooting.
The victim was taken to a nearby hospital with possible injuries to her back or spine... No word on her current condition.
The building that formerly housed Sumner Elementary School, 330 S.W. Western Ave., is among sites in Topeka that - under the right circumstances - could gain the world's highest designation for tourism, city council members learned Tuesday evening. The buildings that formerly housed Monroe and Sumner elementary schools are among multiple U.S. locations on the "A" list of historic places being considered for inclusion in a "serial nomination" to become UNESCO World Heritage sites , the world's highest designation for tourism, Topeka City Councilwoman Karen Hiller told the council Tuesday evening.
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This week " Fifty Shades Darker " gets a star-studded soundtrack, chill-masters Thievery Corporation release their first album in four years, Lupe Fiasco releases a new set, Andrew McMahon of Something Corporate and Jack's Mannequin fame releases a new album, singer-songwriter Jesca Hoop goes a minimalist route and Noveller gives us some semi-ambient soundscapes. It's quite a week for new music.
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Lowrie went 2-for-3 with a walk and a three-run double in Tuesday's win over the Padres.
Lowrie clubbed a double -- his 25th of the year -- with the bases loaded off starter Clayton Richard in the sixth inning. Lowrie is hitting .351 with 11 RBI over his last 10 games, and is slashing .293/.355/.502 on the season. The 34-year-old has the second-most doubles and RBI (59) among all MLB second basemen.
Briar Creek at Masonic Drive in Charlotte was still experiencing flooding on Tuesday night WBTV
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Four current and former American officials have said the Trump campaign had repeated contact with Russian intelligence officials before the November election, The New York Times reported Tuesday.
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According to the Times, phone calls from members of now-President Donald Trump’s campaign and other associates were intercepted by the FBI.
Only one of the individuals accused of having contact with Russian intelligence officials was identified: Paul Manafort, who was Trump’s campaign chairman for several months during the presidential campaign.
The contacts were uncovered as the FBI investigated suspected Russian hacking aimed at disrupting the presidential election, the Times reported.
April 24 (Reuters) - VirTra Inc:
* VIRTRA AWARDED ADDITIONAL $1.25 MILLION ORDER BY U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The City Council made its decisions today about who’s on which committee – in other words, who’s focused on which types of city business. West Seattle/South Park Councilmember Lisa Herbold will continue chairing the Civil Rights, Utilities, Economic Development, and Arts Committee. Herbold also will be vice chair of the Governance, Equity, and Technology Committee, a member of the Planning, Land Use, and Zoning Committee, and an alternate member of the Housing, Health, Energy, and Workers’ Rights Committee. Here’s the rest of the list of which committee each councilmember is chairing; to see who has membership on which committees, read the resolution text here.
P.S. Councilmember Herbold’s next “district office hours” are this Friday (December 15th), 2-6 pm at South Park Community Center (8319 8th Ave. S.).
The trades in the NBA have already begun! Blake Griffin got traded off to the Pistons in a huge deal, and Rob and Nick discuss the impacts of that trade and all the other spicy rumors that are going around! What will the Clippers do with Lou Williams and DeAndre Jordan? Will the Cavaliers make a deal? Are the Kawhi Leonard rumors true? And a ton more topics for this trade special! Be sure to subscribe, rate, review the podcast, and to follow us on social media @talkintruehoops!
A military veteran's home was destroyed Tuesday night in a fire. Firefighters responded Tuesday evening to the area of Pine Street in Gardner.
MOSCOW (AP) — The Russian Olympic Committee says its athletes are overwhelmingly in favor of competing at the upcoming Pyeongchang Olympics.
Sofia Velikaya says the ROC athletes' commission, which she chairs, has heard from "all the athletes in all sports" on the Olympic program, with a majority in favor of competing.
Velikaya says no athletes have told the ROC they would rather boycott and adds "at the current moment, everyone's training and everyone's hoping to take part in the Olympics."
The International Olympic Committee last week barred the Russian team from the Olympics because of doping offenses at the 2014 Sochi Games, but is allowing Russians to compete under a neutral flag as "Olympic Athletes from Russia."
Insiders tell us Spanx billionaire Sara Blakely is in talks to jump into the pool of “guest sharks” on “Shark Tank.”
Guest sharks on the ABC hit, which features a panel of investor judges entertaining pitches from entrepreneurs, have included Ashton Kutcher and Troy Carter.
Regulars are Mark Cuban, Barbara Corcoran, Lori Greiner, Robert Herjavec, Daymond John and Kevin O’Leary.
Blakely — the world’s youngest self-made female billionaire — sold fax machines door-to-door before hatching the idea for Spanx, when she cut the feet off a pair of pantyhose.
A “Shark Tank” rep said Blakely is not confirmed for the show.
Spanx didn’t get back to us.
Alek Minassian was charged with 10 counts of first-degree murder after the horror incident in the Canadian city.
Another 15 people were injured after a van driver mounted a curb and ploughed into them.
The proceedings began after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addressed the attack outside of parliament in Ottawa, calling on all Canadians to stand united with Toronto. "We cannot as Canadians choose to live in fear every single day as we go about our daily business."
The attack shook the usually peaceful streets of Toronto, a multicultural city with a population of 2.8 million.
ANAHEIM, Calif. — New York Yankees left-hander CC Sabathia was diagnosed with Grade 2 left hamstring strain Wednesday and could be out at least four weeks.
The Yankees have yet to place Sabathia, whose next scheduled start would have been Sunday, on the disabled list. He injured the hamstring pushing off the mound Tuesday.
It could be a big loss for the Yankees, who were seeing the left-hander pitch like an ace again in his last six starts (0.99 ERA).
Grade 2 hamstring strains can take four to eight weeks to fully recover. Though normally associated with runners, Yankees manager Joe Girardi said they also can be a difficult challenge for pitchers.
"It can be an issue when it’s a push-off leg," Girardi said. "That’s the leg you’re using to drive downhill and push off on."
Girardi said the team was undecided who would fill his spot in the rotation.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 10' game
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the New York Lottery's "Pick 10" game were:
01-05-08-14-15-22-24-27-38-42-43-45-46-47-49-55-61-62-72-74
(one, five, eight, fourteen, fifteen, twenty-two, twenty-four, twenty-seven, thirty-eight, forty-two, forty-three, forty-five, forty-six, forty-seven, forty-nine, fifty-five, sixty-one, sixty-two, seventy-two, seventy-four)
April 28 Lar Espana Real Estate SOCIMI SA :
* Secures financing of 78 million euros ($85.35 million) from Banco Santander for the Lagasca99 development
* The deal also includes a further 40 million euros to refinance already existing debt taken on to acquire plot of land Source text: bit.ly/2oPALkh
Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9139 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
RENNtech are very well known tuners of Mercedes-Benz cars and their latest victim is the mean off-roading G500 4×4².
Take one look at the bulky brute and you would think it is good enough in stock form but RENNtech went and squeezed an additional 102 hp and 174 Nm of torque from the 4.0-litre turbocharged V8 to create their version of the “ultimate off-road machine.”
Thanks to the injection of power the German beast now pumps out 518 horses and 784 Nm of torque. How did they achieve these gains? A simple tuning of the ECU coupled with a BOV adapter and downpipes which makes it a mild tune when comparing it to Brabus.
A probe has been launched after a Sunderland man and his wife were found dead in Cambodia.
The couple, who have not been officially named, are believed to have been found at a guest house in Sihanoukville on New Year's Eve.
Police in Cambodia are investigating the deaths and the Foreign Office has been informed.
The man is understood to be in his mid-30s.
The woman is understood to originally be from London and in her late-20s.
A Foreign and Commonwealth Office spokeswoman said: “We are in contact with local authorities following the deaths of two British Nationals in Cambodia and are ready to support their families at this extremely difficult time.”
An Ireland-South MEP has called for better fire safety measures for buildings
Fine Gael MEP Deirdre Clune says there is a need to ensure materials used in buildings comply with EU-wide safety standards.
The issue of fire safety was debated in the European Parliament recently, following the Grenfell Tower blaze in London in June.
The Parliament is looking at what needs to be done to improve fire safety in buildings, and MEP Clune says a report on the Grenfell Tower disaster will be given to the European Commissioner responsible for this area.
Police have praised the public for their help in locating missing man, Geoffrey Montgomery (62).
A police spokesperson said: “Missing man Geoffrey Montgomery has been found safe and well. Police would like to thank the public for their assistance.”
CHICAGO (AP) - The Chicago Police Department says all patrol officers are now equipped with body cameras.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and police Superintendent Eddie Johnson said Sunday the city reached its goal to provide the cameras to more than 7,000 officers one year earlier than originally planned. They say it's the largest deployment of the technology in the U.S.
Emanuel says the cameras are "an essential tool" in the city's efforts to rebuild trust between police and the community. He says they improve transparency and help in investigations and resolving disputes.
The U.S. Justice Department in January issued a scathing report on civil rights abuses by Chicago's police over the years. An investigation began in 2015 after the release of dash cam video showing an officer shoot black teenager Laquan McDonald 16 times.
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Comanche County 4-H'ers have two more opportunities for summer fun next week.
A "Sewing Day" with members of the Comanche County Oklahoma Home and Community Education groups as their mentors will be from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday in the Prairie Building at the Comanche County Fairgrounds, 920 S. Sheridan. Register by calling 355-1176.
Comanche County 4-H Teen Ambassadors have scheduled a workshop called "Chemicals R Us" for 9 a.m. to noon June 22 at the Coliseum Annex, also at the fairgrounds. Participants can learn about chemical reactions using what's in the kitchen pantry. Cost is $5 or a donation of a new pre-school book per family or individual. If possible, participants should pre-enroll three days beforehand by calling 355-1176 so the Teen Ambassadors can have plenty of supplies on hand.
PLEASANT HOPE, Mo. (AP) - An employee was seriously injured after an explosion inside a Missouri pyrotechnics company.
KSPR-TV reports that firefighters responded Tuesday to a call at the AM Pyrotechnics plant, a wholesale retailer that provides pyrotechnics for big fireworks shows.
Fire Protection District Fire Chief Jake Agee says they received a report of a loud explosion in the area. When they arrived, multiple explosions started inside the building. Firefighters say several workers had left the building before the fire but that one person was still inside.
Agee says the woman was extracted from the building with serious injuries and flown to a hospital.
He said, "Now we're just kind of working to keep everybody back and keep everything safe."
Agee says several fire departments responded to the blaze that is now under investigation.
Can you say no to this face? Maddie the bull arab and great dane mix is waiting for a new family.
IF YOU have been thinking about adopting a pet, check out the latest furry faces looking for a new family on the Sunshine Coast.
The Sunshine Coast Animal Refuge currently has 25 cats or kittens and 19 dogs or puppies up for adoption.
These are a few of the residents at the refuge.
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Meanwhile, the Noosa RSPCA has 19 dogs and 25 cats waiting for a home.
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Visit the Sunshine Coast Animal Refuge website or the Noosa RSPCA website for more information.
OKLAHOMA CITY — Holiday travel will be less expensive on Oklahoma's highways than anywhere else in the nation, and Arkansas motorists won't pay much more.
AAA said Monday that the average price for a gallon of regular gasoline in Oklahoma is $2.19 — the lowest in the US. Gas prices in Arkansas are 3 cents higher at an average of $2.22 a gallon.
During the past week, the national average gas price dropped 2 cents to $2.46. AAA said drivers can expect pump prices to continue to drop heading into the holiday season as supply strengthens. AAA spokespersonLeslie Gamble said gasoline demand is expected to weaken throughout the winter.
AAA said West Coast gas prices are among the highest in the country, with motorists in California paying $3.13 per gallon.
BIMSTEC General Secretary Shahidul Islam has called on President Bidya Devi Bhandari at latter’s office in Sheetal Niwas in Kathmandu on Wednesday.
On the occasion, both the leaders discussed on making BIMSTEC process more effective for the promotion of cooperation among the members states, as stated in the statement.
Likewise, high ranking government officials were also present.
Source: The Himalayan Times
April 6 Navios Maritime Partners Lp
* Navios Maritime Partners L.P. announces acquisition of two panamax vessels
* Navios maritime partners lp says has agreed to acquire two panamax vessels, 2007 south korean-built of about 75,000 dwt for a total of $27.0 million
* Navios maritime partners lp- vessels are expected to be delivered to navios partners' owned fleet in june and july 2017
* Navios maritime partners lp - expected to finance deal with cash on balance sheet, bank debt on terms consistent with its existing credit facilities Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Feb 13 Gogold Resources Inc
* Qtrly revenue of $6.856 million from sale of 413,941 silver equivalent ounces
* Produced 4,249 gold ounces and 102,371 silver ounces for total of 403,545 silver equivalent ounces in quarter ending Dec 31, 2016 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
"This is really an unprecedented event," said Stephen Espinoza, who heads Showtime Sports. "Really we haven't seen anything in modern history that resembles it, it's impossible to predict how many sales this will do."
What are their records?
Mayweather retired in 2015 with an unblemished 49-0 professional boxing record.
He is widely regarded as one of the best defensive fighters ever, and prides himself on his ability to evade punishment with his skillful movement about the ring while making adjustments against opponents on the fly.
A win for Mayweather would move him ahead of former heavyweight great Rocky Marciano, who also retired with a perfect 49-0 career record.
McGregor, the UFC's reigning lightweight champion and former featherweight champion, is known as much for his bravado as for his explosive knockout power inside an MMA octagon.
Scion is no more. Dead. Fin. We’ve seen this coming for years, but if we’re being honest, everyone should have seen it from day one. On Scion’s first official day of sales, in 2003, it sold a car called the xA. And the xA can explain the death of Scion, more than 12 years later.
I know it sounds absurd that a 12-year-old car, produced for only two years, could be responsible for the death of an entire brand. It’s not like all of Scion’s managers were mowed down by unintentionally-accelerating xAs, however much they may or may not have deserved it. It’s what it represented.
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YEREVAN, APRIL 17, ARMENPRESS. The Armenian trailer of the Armenian Genocide Hollywood film 'The Promise' is available online.
The world premier of the movie will be held on April 21.
‘The Promise’ will be available in Armenia’s cinemas from April 27.
World famous celebrities Elton John, Sylvester Stallone, Barbra Streisand, Kim Kardashian, Andre Agassi, Leonardo DiCaprio, Ryan Gosling, Dean Cain, Owen Wilson, Luol Deng and others have joined in promoting the film.
The Promise, staring Christian Bale and Oscar Isaac, tells the story of the Armenian Genocide at the outset of World War I.
The late Armenian American billionaire Kirk Kerkorian financed the production of the film.
April 24 (Reuters) - Atlassian Corp PLC:
* ATLASSIAN CORPORATION PLC ANNOUNCES PROPOSED PRIVATE OFFERING OF $750 MILLION OF CASH EXCHANGEABLE SENIOR NOTES
* ATLASSIAN - ALSO EXPECTS TO GRANT INITIAL PURCHASERS OF NOTES A 13-DAY OPTION TO PURCHASE UP TO AN ADDITIONAL $112.5 MILLION AMOUNT OF NOTES Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
JALALABAD, Afghanistan, Feb. 14 (Xinhua) — A total of 16 militants loyal to Islamic State (IS) have been killed and two others injured in the eastern Nangarhar province over the past 24 hours, a spokesman for Nangarhar provincial government said Tuesday.
The operations, according to spokesman Attaullah Khogiani, covered some villages in Haska Mina and Kot districts, during which some hideouts of the IS fighters have also been destroyed.
However, the official didn’t say if there were casualties on security personnel. The IS outfit, which has been fighting in parts of Nangarhar province over the past nearly two years, is yet to make comment.
Government forces launched major operations against IS insurgents in Nangarhar province on Sunday.
SURAT: Two people have been arrested by Surat Crime Branch on the charges of making money by hacking ration cards and fingerprints of people who get food grains at subsidised rates in Gujarat.
The accused have been identified as Babubhai Boriwal (53) and Sampatlal Shah (61).
“The accused who were authorised to use E-FPS application provided by the government for issuing subsidised items to beneficiaries by matching their stored biometric details with barcoded ration card and UID (Aadhar), used illegal software and somehow accessed the data built by the government. This way they diverted the quantum in name of unsuspecting beneficiaries, who were not utilising their allotted quota,” the Crime Branch of Surat police said in a statement.
A case has been registered and further investigations are on.
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Gardaí are appealing for witnesses after three men were disturbed by residents attempting to siphon diesel from a truck at St. Brigid's Place in Portlaoise at 1am on Friday, April 14.
The men left the scene on foot after been disturbed by householders in the area. They left their tools at the scene.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Portlaoise Garda at 057 86 74100.
SWANSEA, Wales (AP) " Bayern Munich has given assistant manager Paul Clement permission to hold talks with Swansea over becoming manager of the English Premier League club.
The 44-year-old Clement would be the south Wales team's third manager this season, with Francesco Guidolin and then Bob Bradley fired.
Swansea is in danger of being relegated after six seasons in the Premier League, with the team bottom of the standings.
Clement has less than one season's experience as a head coach, leaving second-tier English club Derby in February 2016 after eight months.
But the Englishman has worked alongside Carlo Ancelotti at Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid and, this season, Bayern.
Shots were fired in Wausau early Friday morning, according to Wausau police.
Officials say, at approximately 1:30 a.m. they were dispatched to the 800 block of South Third Avenue for a reported argument followed by several gunshots.
Their initial investigation shows the argument began with two men inside of Rocs Place at 810 S. 3rd Ave. The two men then went outside of the bar. Authorities say shell casings found on scene confirm that shots were fired outside of the business.
There are no reports of injuries or property damage.
Both men took off before officers arrived. They are still at large.
Avery Bradley is staying with the Los Angeles Clippers.
Bradley has agreed to sign a two-year contract with the Clippers after free agents can begin making deals official on Friday, according to a person familiar with the negotiations. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday because neither side was commenting publicly until the league’s offseason moratorium ends.
Yahoo Sports, which first reported the agreement, said the contract will be worth $25 million.
Bradley played in 46 games last season between the Detroit Pistons and the Clippers. He was traded to the Clippers in January as part of the Blake Griffin deal, then made only six appearances with Los Angeles before being shut down with a hernia.
For his career, Bradley has averaged 12.3 points in 459 NBA games.
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AP Basketball Writer Tim Reynolds in Miami contributed to this report.
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It has been a long road back for Columbus police officer Michael Shannon, who joined the division 14 years ago, but has spent half of that time recovering from a gunshot wound. Tuesday afternoon, he will return to full duty after having been on restricted duty since being shot on duty in 2010, division officials said.
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Wilkerson (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Browns.
Wilkerson was able to play Week 4 against the Jags with this shoulder injury, so he's likely wearing the questionable tag as a cautionary measure for possible setbacks. He'll have trouble pressuring a mobile Browns' quarterback, DeShone Kizer, so he may have to wait another week to get back on the sack train. If he can't play, though, expect to see Lawrence Thomas to take over at defensive end.
Related Coverage Jackson Police release photos of one suspect in Log Cabin fatal shooting
JACKSON, Mich (WLNS) – One man is recovering from being shot in the face and another man is under arrest in connection for that.
Jackson Police tell 6 News that it all began with an attempted armed robbery outside Frank’s Party Store on 1st Street just after midnight Sunday.
Two men were inside the store when the were confronted by a 19-year-old from Jackson.
The two man tried to run away but the gunman followed them to the parking lot and tried to rob them there.
There was a brief fight and the suspect fired one shot.
That shot hit one of the men in the cheek, leaving him with minor injuries to the face.
The suspect ran away but police officers were able to track him down and arrest him.
He will face charges tomorrow.
The party store is near the Log Cabin Store, where a clerk was fatally shot the night before Thanksgiving.
AAA Michigan says gas prices statewide have risen by about 7 cents per gallon in the past week.
The Dearborn-based auto club says late Sunday the average price for self-serve regular unleaded gasoline was about $2.49 per gallon. That's about 23 cents more than at the same point last year.
AAA says the lowest average price was about $2.43 per gallon in the Jackson area. The highest was about $2.52 per gallon in the Ann Arbor area.
The Detroit-area's average rose about 3 cents from a week ago to $2.47 per gallon.
AAA Michigan surveys daily fuel prices at 2,800 gas stations across the state.
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How to respond to the haka? Rugby's greatest etiquette dilemma was given another twist on Tuesday at the World Rugby Under-20 Championship semi-final between the New Zealand and France in Tbilisi.
The Baby Blacks became locked in a rather tense stand-off with their nothern-hemisphere opponents after performing their traditional pre-match ritual at the Mikheil Meskhi Stadium.
Even once it was completed, neither side would budge - leading to 80 seconds of eyeballing and chest-puffing, despite the efforts of Scottish referee Mike Adamson to defuse the situation and get the game started.
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DORAL, FLA. (WSVN) - Some Miami-Dade firefighters were recognized for their excellence at a ceremony held Saturday.
The first responders honored were presented with medals for exemplifying outstanding commitment to firefighting and for going above and beyond the call of duty.
This morning at the 2018 #MDFRMedalDay Ceremony, we celebrated our personnel who embody #MDFR’s core values of the fire service: integrity, honor, pride, respect and valor. Congratulations to all recipients! 👏 #MDFRMedalDay #AlwaysReadyProudToServe 📸: https://t.co/JdUxXh1l5n pic.twitter.com/xH9fY3GRgN — MDFR (@MiamiDadeFire) February 3, 2018
The award ceremony was held at Miami-Dade Fire Rescue headquarters in Doral.
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Ohio State forward Stephanie Mavunga (right) grabs a rebound against Central Michigan forward Reyna Frost during the first half of a second-round game in the NCAA tournament Monday in Columbus. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
Ohio State guard Kelsey Mitchell (left) goes up to shoot in front of Central Michigan guard Cassie Breen during the first half of a second-round game in the NCAA tournament Monday in Columbus. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
Central Michigan guard Micaela Kelly (left) goes up to shoot against Ohio State guard Sierra Calhoun during the first half of a second-round game in the NCAA tournament Monday in Columbus. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
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The ultra-popular Nest Learning Thermostat 3.0 is down to $199 today at Home Depot. That’s not the very best discount we’ve seen, but it’s still $27 less than it is on Amazon, and matches its Black Friday price tag. These don’t go on sale all that often, so if you have one on your wishlist, I wouldn’t hesitate.
Smart thermostats really can pay for themselves, especially with the summer sauna around the corner.
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STILLWATER, Okla. — Oklahoma State avenged its loss to Alabama from four years ago while blasting the Crimson Tide to win the NCAA men's golf championship on its home course Wednesday.
Vitkor Hovland never trailed in the opening match against Lee Hodges in a 4-and-3 victory. Zach Bouchou won five straight holes, holing out a bunker shot on his way to an 8-and-7 victory over Jonathan Hardee.
Matthew Wolff delivered the clinching point, a 4-and-3 victory over Davis Riley, and the celebration was on at Karsten Creek Golf Club.
The Cowboys had the home crowd on their side, and they gave their orange-clad fans plenty to cheer.
By: Beau Daniels
Should the lady be kicked out of a mall for wearing this outfit?
According to MLive that’s what happened to Hannah Pewee at Woodland Mall in Grand Rapids. A tank top and cut-offs on a hot day seem normal to me. Hannah posted “I was out having a fun time with my sister and next thing I know, I’m out on the street. Slut-shaming how girls are dressed is deplorable and outdated, and it needs to stop.”
After all the publicity the Mall has stepped up, “We apologized to the shopper and the public for the way that this was handled. We’ve already spoken to her and are working to make things right. We work to create a fun and safe shopping and dining destination but failed to deliver on that message for this shopper. We’re working internally to make sure we fully deliver on excellent experiences at our Mall immediately.”
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Jason Krell and Aly Velji discuss changing up your celebration style as we prepare for Thanksgiving. Spend more time with family rather than with the turkey in the kitchen by having a cocktail party.
Ryan Heyborne, MD has been hired as chief medical officer and Brett Taylor as chief technology strategist for Proskriptive, a healthcare data science & technology company based in Boise. Both will fill key roles on the company’s leadership team and will work from the company’s headquarters in Boise.
Heyborne comes from Blue Cross of Idaho where he was employed as senior medical director. Prior to his work at Blue Cross, he practiced emergency medicine in Boise-area hospitals.
Taylor has worked with healthcare technology for nearly 30 years with the last 15 of those dedicated to business intelligence, business analysis and business management. He has successfully led teams in the development of electronic medical records, revenue cycle systems and integration technology for organizations of varying sizes ranging from large healthcare organizations such as Sutter Health and Cedar Sinai, to smaller rural healthcare providers and software development vendors.
Somerset County, which dates back to its agricultural roots in 1688 and is now one of the world's foremost pharmaceutical industry centers, still maintains its historical rustic presence. The county, however, along with those of Middlesex and Morris in northern New Jersey, is undergoing a surge in office space and mixed-use development, and this is producing a new wealth of hotel demand for the area.
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Comics Sandra Shamas, Martha Chaves, Aisha Brown, Ali Hassan, Hoodo Hersi, Rebecca Reeds and Terry McGurrin perform to help raise awareness and funds for those in Ontario who cannot afford the products they need to participate fully in society. Proceeds go towards purchase and distribution of menstrual products to agencies in the GTA serving homeless and other women, girls and people in need. June 12 at 8 pm (doors 7:30 pm). $25.
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× Crews Battling Blaze at a Storefront in Monroe County
STROUDSBURG — Crews are working to put out a blaze at a storefront in Monroe County.
The fire sparked around 10:30 p.m. Saturday evening along Main Street in Stroudsburg.
No word on what started that fire in Monroe County.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
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RAVENNA, Ohio– A toddler died after she was hit by a minivan Wednesday morning in Ravenna.
Officers and paramedics responded to the scene on South Diamond Street near Yorkshire Drive just after 11 a.m.
The 2-year-old girl was taken to University Hospitals Portage Medical Center. Ravenna police said she died from her injuries. The victim’s name has not been released.
According to police, the driver of the minivan stopped after the crash and is cooperating with authorities.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol and the Portage County Prosecutor’s Office are helping Ravenna police with investigation. It does not appear alcohol is a factor.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Ravenna Police Department at 330-296-6486.
Dr. Robert Yancey has launched CompForte, a new consulting business that is focused on helping companies transition from traditional materials and manufacturing to advanced materials and manufacturing. He will particularly focus on transitions from metals to composites and from machining, casting, forging and molding to additive manufacturing. More details can be viewed at www.compforte.com.
LANSING, Mich. (AP) – Organizers of a ballot drive to make Michigan’s Legislature meet part-time are pushing for more signatures by mail and through advertising.
The Clean Michigan Government ballot committee announced the plan Monday. Spokesman John Yob says the group is two-thirds toward collecting the 315,000 valid signatures needed, which includes an extra cushion to allow for duplicates and flaws.
The committee says hundreds of thousands of petitions have been mailed to voters, who are being asked to gather signatures from friends and family. Online and radio ads also will be run.
The constitutional amendment would make the Legislature a part-time body. It would require lawmakers to adjourn their regular session by April 15 of each year, slashing their pay from $72,000 to half the average teacher’s salary – which is roughly $32,000.
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Celtics Avery Bradley talks about the respect he has for teammate Isaiah Thomas, following Thomas' 33 point performance in game one of their playoff series versus the Bulls and playing after his sister died in a car accident.
Celtics coach Brad Stevens says Isaiah Thomas plans to play in Game 2 Tuesday night against the Chicago Bulls, then head to Washington state to be with his family and help complete funeral arrangements for his sister.
Thomas attended the team's film session and short walk-through Monday, but did not speak with the media. Stevens says that after services for Thomas' sister, the star guard intends to rejoin the team Friday for Game 3 in Chicago. The coach adds that all plans are subject to change depending on how Thomas feels.
Chyna Thomas died early Saturday in a one-car accident outside Tacoma, Washington. No funeral date is set, and Stevens says the Celtics organization hopes to attend.
Boston lost the opener of the seven-game series 106-102 on Monday.
On New Year's Day, Portland restaurant Ava Gene's will be serving brunch to the hungry and hung-over masses. And amidst the frittatas, French toast, and grits, there will be Chef Josh McFadden's own favorite: pasta carbonara.
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Team India bundled out Sri Lankan for another lowly 181 runs to seal the win and a series whitewash for the first time ever in the island nation.
× Expand Submitted photo Marquette Catholic senior D'Avion Peebles announced that he will be playing football at Illinois College next year. He is flanked by his parents.
Marquette Catholic senior D'Avion Peebles will continue his football career at Illinois College next fall.
Peebles will join an IC team that finished 5-5 last fall. The Blueboys compete in NCAA Division III and are a member of the Midwest Conference.
Peebles also will join Marquette teammate John Blachford at the Jacksonville school. Blachford announced in March that he will be playing for IC.
Peebles finished with 626 yards rushing with nine touchdowns to help the Explorers finish 8-2 and qualify for the Class 3A state playoffs.
"A prominent human rights lawyer in Bahrain has been arrested after launching a lawsuit against the government over its restrictions imposed on neighbouring Qatar. Issa Faraj Arhama al-Burshaid was detained after challenging Manama's sanctions, which include blocking Qataris from staying in the country along with other economic penalties.
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College students have flocked to the greasy sub shop on 24th and Guadalupe streets known as Big Bite for the last eight years - until the store unexpectedly closed this month. Owner Joseph Elghoul said he had to shut down the business when the lease expired at the end of December, and American Campus declined to re-lease the location.
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One of the pandas at the National Zoo in Washington had some fun in the snow on Saturday, December 9. Mei Xiang frolicked and rolled down the hill as spectators watched. The zoo’s giant pandas are native to the cold climate of China’s western mountains and are more active during the winter month, the zoo said. The National Weather Service reported that just over two inches of snow fell at the zoo on Saturday
AT LEAST two people are believed to have been shot after a gunman opened fire in a Californian shopping mall, sending shoppers scrambling for cover.
Police have surrounded the Oasis Mall in Thousand Oaks, California, after a series of gunshots was heard by customers and staff.
A 'stay in place' order has been issued to those who remain inside the building.
Several ambulances have been seen arriving at the scene. Initial police reports indicate "two down" inside the mall. They've since confirmed one person is dead and another has been taken to hospital.
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Making an NCAA Baseball regional is becoming commonplace for St. John's. The Red Storm, the No. 3 seed in the 2017 Clemson Regional, find themselves in the same spot this year. This will be the 10t...
PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia has managed to prevent the sale of Belarusian Polonez artillery rocket systems to Azerbaijan, military analyst Alexander Alesin has said, according to Komsomolskaya Pravda.
“We wanted to sell Polonez [systems] to Azerbaijan, but Armenia - our partner in the CSTO - was against [the deal],” Alesin said, adding that the agreement failed as a result.
Alesin said Azerbaijan is one of the biggest partners of Belarus.
“We sell anti-aircraft defense systems, in particular modernized Buk-MB anti-aircraft missile systems Buk-MB to them. We also modernize their Su-27 and Su-25 fighters,” Alesin said.
According to the expert, Belarus will soon begin selling non-lethal weapons to Armenia.
In this image from House Television video, House Speaker Paul Ryan of Wis., pauses as he speaks Wednesday, June 14, 2017, on the House floor at the Capitol in Washington, about the shooting at the congressional baseball practice. Ryan said, "We are united in our anguish. An attack on one of us is an attack on all of us." House Television via AP)
Mitrou-Long recorded 19 points (7-12 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds, eight assists and two steals across 28 minutes in Tuesday's 95-92 loss to the Grizzlies.
Mitrou-Long spent part of last season with the Jazz on a two-way contract and also some time on a pair of 10-day contracts, so the two sides are plenty familiar with each other. Still, Mitrou-Long's performance Tuesday was a nice surprise, as the 24-year-old nearly put together a triple-double. If he can continue to show this sort of all-around production throughout summer league, Mitrou-Long should once again put himself into consideration for one of the team's two-way contracts. That said, he's still likely to spend the bulk of the upcoming season in the G-League.
US jobs data doesn’t rule out December interest rate move – analysts
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"A dozen doctors, pharmacy owners and marketing pros have been accused of a kickback scheme that prosecutors allege involved a sham medical study used to bilk up to $102 million from the publicly funded federal health program for military family members. The doctors included Walter Neil Simmons, 47, of Gilbert, Ariz., emergency medicine doctor who has worked at two metro Phoenix hospital chains.
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An Iraqi man travelling from Stockholm to Hallsberg by train launched a brutal attack on passengers after a Muslim woman was asked to show her ticket, accusing them all of racism.
Karim Alaa Hussain, 25, became infuriated when the unnamed woman, who was wearing a veil, was asked to show her rail ticket by a female conductor.
The Muslim woman complained she had already been asked to show her ticket once before, although eyewitnesses say the conductor was “polite and correct”.
Hussain took a different view, according to a report by Fria Tider, corroborated by court documents seen by Breitbart London.
Hussain sprang to his feet and demanded to know why the conductor had asked to see the woman’s ticket, refusing to accept her explanation that she was “only doing her job” and he became “extremely intimidating”.
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At least three people were killed when a suicide attacker set off a car bomb at a checkpoint outside the main base of an African Union peacekeeping force in the Somali capital on Monday, police said.
There was no immediate claim of responsibility.
Islamist al Shabaab militants, who want to topple the Western-backed government, have carried out similar attacks in the past.
"So far we know three of the security forces died. We believe al Shabaab is behind the attack," Mohamed Ahmed, a police officer, told Reuters.
He said the death toll was likely to go up because the bomb was powerful and it had caused damage even to nearby residential buildings.
A Reuters photographer at the scene saw the burnt-out shell of the bomber's car and another vehicle nearby on fire.
Nearly 300 members of Somalia's federal parliament were sworn in last week and they are expected to pick a new president.
Kate Upton three-peats as SI’s swimsuit queen
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NEW YORK — She's once, twice, three times a Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover lady.
Kate Upton is once again gracing the cover of the annual issue, becoming only the fourth woman to do so three times. This year, she's making the splash with three different covers.
Other women who did the cover three times include Tyra Banks, Heidi Klum and Christie Brinkley, who also is featured in this year's edition with her two daughters. Elle Macpherson holds the record with five cover appearances.
Other notables in this year's edition include former cover girl Chrissy Teigen, an expectant mother and athletes including tennis champ Serena Williams and Olympic gold medal gymnast Simone Biles.
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0:40 Oroville dam break would flood almost 200,000 California residents in 7 hours
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Deadly House Fire
by WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Staff
A house fire in Martin claims the life of two children overnight. Chief Jamie Summers with the Martin Fire Department says they received the call before 9:30 PM on Suday. Fire officials say there were heavy flames coming from the bottom floor when they arrived. Two children died and the chief says there were other people inside the home but they were able to escape. The state fire marshals office along with other local agencies are investigating.
Richland-based Eatz Pizzeria & Deli is opening a second restaurant just around the corner. Eatz Pizzeria & Deli is preparing to open a spot at 109 W. Kennewick Ave. Eatz is one of two established businesses planning to open pizza restaurants in downtown Kennewick.
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Investigators search for clues on a San Gabriel Mountain road after a body is discovered down an embankment on Wednesday, May 30, 2018.
Deputies were investigating Wednesday the discovery of a body found off the side of a road in the Angeles National Forest.
The body was found in heavy brush down a steep embankment off Highway 39 near the Morris Reservoir. The body appeared to be resting against a tree.
Deputies could be seen scouring the roadway and shoulder along Highway 39 for clues.
Although it wasn't immediately confirmed, authorities searched by ground and air for a body in the area after they discovered blood at a home about six miles away on Monday night.
Los Angeles County Sheriff's officials got a call about a fight in the 6100 block of Goodway Drive, in the unincorporated area near Azusa, the San Gabriel Valley Tribune reported.
"There was definitely an assault but we haven't found a victim or suspect," Los Angeles County sheriff’s Sgt. Terrence Smith told the Tribune.
PUT ANY WORD BEFORE “JUSTICE” AND IT BECOMES THE OPPOSITE OF JUSTICE: David Solway writes that “‘Social Justice’ Is About Anything but Justice.”
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YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WYTV) – Crickets Bar and Grill will hold its final Queen of Hearts drawing Monday night.
The jackpot was $230,000 after the last drawing two weeks ago.
Crickets said it will draw all the remaining cards tonight, until there’s a winner.
Tickets are $5 each. They went on sale at 11 a.m. at the bar, which is on Midlothian Boulevard.
The drawing starts at 7:30 p.m. You must be there to win the full jackpot.
Crickets is offering a shuttle service from three locations, since a huge turnout is expected.
Starting at 3 p.m., you can get a ride from Utopia on Midlothian Boulevard, Giannios Candy Company on Youngstown-Poland Road and The Embassy on Youngstown-Poland Road.
The shuttles run until 10 p.m. Monday night.
× Caught on Camera: Suspect robs Austin Peay Popeye’s Chicken
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis police released surveillance video of the man seen on camera robbing a Popeye’s on Austin Peay Highway.
The incident happened June 13 in the 3600 block, police said.
Employees told authorities the man entered the business, walked up to the counter and demanded money. He then jumped over the counter and tried to take the cash from the register himself but was unsuccessful.
He then ran out of the building and jumped a nearby fence.
If you can help identify him, call Crime Stoppers at (901) 528-CASH.
10 years ago, the rand was much stronger than what it is today and South Africans paid far less for imported goods.
In April 2007, the local currency was trading at around R7.00 to the US dollar – compared to April 2017’s figures of around R14.00.
The stronger rand in 2007 meant that imported goods – like televisions, computers, and smartphones – were relatively more affordable.
The full effect of the current weakening rand will only be felt in a few months’ time, and consumers can expect most industries to be affected.
Even products which are produced locally are expected to see price increases, as higher fuel prices increase transport costs.
It is not all doom and gloom, however. Advances in technology have seen the price of many computing products decrease and Internet connectivity is much cheaper than what it was a decade ago.
The graphic below provides an overview of how the price of products have changed in South Africa over the last 10 years.
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ROME — Pope Francis is praising acceptance for migrants as a way to show brotherhood, even as Europe's welcome mat wears thin.
Francis sent a message Monday to a diocesan-organized conference in southern Italy promoting brotherhood in the Mediterranean area.
He encouraged Christians, young people and "all persons of good will to consider the presence of migrants an opportunity for human growth, encounter and dialogue" as well as an opportunity to practice charity.
PHENIX CITY, AL (WTVM) – The Phenix Police Department is investigating a body found in the woods.
On Dec. 8 police were called to a wooded area between Brickyard Rd. and Colin Powell Parkway regarding a deceased person.
Officers saw found the body of a male lying on the ground in the area of a campsite.
This is an ongoing investigation.
The body was sent to the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences in Montgomery, AL for an autopsy.
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Police were apparently told to stand down during the rioting. This is what happens.
Fight broke out. Nazis beat black kid w/sticks at end. I kick one in back 2 help & he runs after me. Kid is safe but bloody #Charlottesville pic.twitter.com/kr11a8zQ0K — ChuckModi (@ChuckModi1) August 12, 2017
CARLISLE, Pa. (WHTM) – The Carlisle Police Department has charged a man with assault following an incident Tuesday night.
Police were called around 7 p.m. to the 100 block of East Penn Street.
Officers arrived and found a victim with minor injuries as the result of a domestic situation, according to police.
Clarence Childs, 24, was identified as the suspect and arrested.
He was taken to Cumberland County Prison where he was arraigned on charges of simple assault and harassment.
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There is one regular-season game remaining (Daniel Hand vs. Hillhouse on Wed., Feb. 15).
Fourteen teams have qualified for the 2017 SCC Girls Basketball Playoffs, which begin Thursday, Feb. 16.
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A new government watchdog group is giving the VA a mixed review when it comes to tackling the opioid crisis among veterans.
Ty Dolla $ign and YG both rose to fame early in the decade because the two of them sounded better over DJ Mustard beats than anyone else. Ty$ has the new album Beach House 3 coming out later this week, and he and YG, who have collaborated many times in the past, have just teamed up on a new song called “Ex.” It’s a lush piece of West Coat funk, and as you might imagine, it’s all about skipping out on relationships. Check it out below.
Beach House 3 is out 10/27 on Atlantic.
Ski Sunday's Ed Leigh goes off-piste in Val d'Isere, France, after a huge overnight snow dump left 1.5 metres of powder on the Alps.
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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP)  Russian astronauts are taking a spacewalk to upgrade an antenna at the International Space Station.
Commander Alexander Misurkin (Muh-ZER-kin) and Anton Shkaplerov (Shu-KAP-luh-roff) floated outside Friday. Their job is to replace an old electronics box for the main antenna on the Russian side of the space station.
Original to the 250-mile-high outpost, these parts have been up there since 2000. The new electronics box will improve the communications with Moscow Mission Control.
It's the second spacewalk in as many weeks. On Jan. 23, two U.S. astronauts went out to give a new hand to the station's big robotic arm. NASA had planned another spacewalk this week, but bumped it to mid-February because engineers needed extra time to get the mechanical hand working.
The Clark County Coroner in Nevada has released the names of the 58 victims killed in the deadly shooting in Las Vegas on Sunday.
#ClarkCounty Coroner says all 58 victims killed in #LasVegasShooting have been identified, official release of names expected later today. pic.twitter.com/mFzJT6E66I -- Clark County Nevada (@ClarkCountyNV) October 5, 2017
Coroner John Fudenberg extended his condolences to all those affected by the incident, and he encouraged families to contact the Family Information Center, located at 1704 Pinto Lane in Las Vegas, for assistance related to the Coroner's Office processes.
Below are the victims killed in the shooting, along with their dates of births:
BENGHAZI, Libya — A prominent member of the presidential council of Libya's U.N.-backed government in Tripoli has resigned.
Musa al-Koni's resignation at a televised press conference Monday was the first such move by one of the nine members of the council, formed in early 2016.
Al-Koni, a deputy Prime Minister from southern Libya, cited the body's failure to assert authority over state institutions or provide services to citizens as a reason for his resignation.
Republican strategist Kevin Madden told Jake Tapper that President Trump should have spoken out against the white supremacists earlier and that this White House missed this opportunity.
Source: CNN
Statewide, 94 percent of students took the tests this year. But at some schools, far, far more than 6 percent had their parents’ blessing to forgo them.
Here are the 10 schools where the largest share of students skipped out. (The list only includes schools where at least 50 sat out and excluded alternative schools.) All rates shown are for the math section of the test, which students boycott at slightly higher rates than the English section.
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A new report indicates that investigators are looking into whether another person at some point entered the Las Vegas mass shooter’s hotel suite.
According to NBC News, investigators are surprised by two things they found that could indicate others were in his rooms.
“A charger was found that does not match any of the cell phones that belonged to Stephen Paddock,” NBC reports. Also, “garage records show that during a period when Paddock’s car left the hotel garage, one of his key cards was used to get into his room.”
Paddock’s girlfriend Marilou Danley was not in the country when Paddock checked into the Mandalay Bay hotel. He fired on 22,000 concertgoers on Sunday, killing 58 and wounding hundreds more.
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(Washington, DC) — MedStar Washington Hospital Center is reporting House Majority Whip Steve Scalise is in critical condition after surgery for gunshot wounds.
The Louisiana Republican and four others, including two Capitol Police officers, were shot at an Arlington, Virginia ballfield during a practice for the annual congressional benefit baseball game. Shooting suspect James Hodgkinson was shot by police and died at a hospital.
If February is the Love Month, August is Romance Awareness Month. And what a way to express and share love more often than saying the catchphrase “loveko ‘to.”
Amid the current culture of hugot and cynicism online, a video titled “Love Kita” gives glimmers of hope and enough reasons to smile and believe in love again. Real-life couples from different ages and walks of life share their real stories of love that happened at the restaurant or over their favorite McDo products. One of these is the teenage couple who had the Internet buzzing over their DIY Chicken McNuggets bouquet. Another is the guy who proposed to his long-time girlfriend by placing the would-be engagement ring inside a Big Mac box.
Whether it’s personal experience, that of parents or a friend’s, people can also share an inspiring love story with the hashtag #ShareTheLove.
FORT ST JOHN, B.C. – The Northern Environmental Action Team will be hosting the 2018 Earth Hour Run this Saturday.
The run will be taking place at Northern Lights College beginning at 7 pm. The event features a Kids 1K run which begins at 7 pm and the 5k race begins at 8 pm.
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Earth Hour is an annual international event that has millions of people participate worldwide. All proceeds from the event directly benefit local environmental programming.
NEAT would like to thank Urban Systems Foundation and Canfor for their generous sponsorship.
Tickets can be purchased at http://energetictickets.ca/event/neat-earth-hour-run/.
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Related Stories More than 60 children have died due to lack of oxygen at a hospital in India because suppliers' bills have not been paid, it has been claimed.
Parents were forced to watch the young patients die on the wards at the hospital in Gorakhpur, in Uttar Pradesh, after a disruption to the oxygen supply.
Now Yogi Adityanath, the chief minister of the state and a key ally to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, faces calls to resign.
Parents have recounted panic and horror as their children suddenly began gasping for air amid an apparent drop in oxygen, and nurses handed out manual pumps to aid their breathing.
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NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – The Peninsula Health District issued swimming advisories for two beaches on the Peninsula Wednesday.
Advisories for Hilton Beach in Newport News and Yorktown Beach in York County issued due to bacteria results that exceeded safe levels. Signs have been posted at the beach to alert the public of the advisories.
Recreational waters are checked during the summer months for high levels of bacteria.
Indicator organisms like enterococci are monitored and when they are too high, a sign is posted at the beach.
Enterococci are a group of organisms used to determine the amount of fecal contamination of recreation water. They do not cause illness but research shows when enterococci are present, other disease-causing organisms may be as well.
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Mariah Carey performed on “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest 2017” on Saturday. But there were a few problems.
She performed for more than one million people camped out in Times Square, and millions more watching at home prior to the annual ball dropping.
Mariah seemed to have many technical issues, however and said, “I’m gonna let the audience sing.” Carey also told the audience she was “trying to be a good sport” about all the audio problems.
On New Year’s Day, Mariah tweeted “S–t happens…Have a happy and healthy new year everybody! Here’s to making more headlines in 2017.”
March 31 GXP German Properties AG:
* Including valuation gains from portfolio (lucky-buy) group achieved an adjusted result of more than 7 million euros in 2016
* Current real estate portfolio is generating annualised rental income of around 7.5 million euros, which corresponds to a net initial rental yield of over 7.0 per cent
* Company expects an annualised FFO I of approximately 3.5 million euros from high-yielding portfolio Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
Most real estate agents understand that mortgage rates change every day, sometimes intra-day. Fewer know that the real-time aspect is driven by global trading in bonds, and mortgage-backed securities (MBSs) are just another kind of bond.Every agent and their clients, especially those close to a transaction, are curious to know where rates are and how they have changed. (We would all like to know what rates will do tomorrow, but that’s beyond mankind.)The mortgage industry and the bond market make it as hard as possible for brokers and civilians to understand, for different reasons.Mortgage salespeople do not fear rate competition so much as the knowledge that we tend to have the same deal. Equalize fees and closing costs, and rates tend to do the same.Internet vendors may be cheaper, some local credit union may be on the cheap side, or a megabank for a time could underprice a segment, like jumbos or ARMs (adjustable-rate mortgage), but day in, day out, the 30- and 15-...
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GOP to hold Christmas Party on Dec. 14
Last Updated: December 8, 2017 at 12:22 am
The Clarendon County Republican Party will hold its annual Christmas Party at 7 p.m. Dec. 14 at Cornerstone Fellowship Free Will Baptist Church, 2116 Greeleyville Highway in Manning, with doors opening at 6 p.m. Dinner, prepared by ladies of the church, will be provided at 6:30 p.m. Donations are welcome. Mary Alice Hoyt will be the special guest for the evening, providing musical selections on her harp. There will also be door prizes.
NORTH LAS VEGAS, Nev. (KLAS) – A 33-year-old woman is facing charges after police say she threatened to kill everyone with an ax.
Officers said witnesses told them Kisstal Killough tried to climb the chain link fence near the school with a pickaxe in her hand.
FOX News reports that 200 kids were at the playground at the time of the incident.
Eventually, police were able to get her off the fence and take her into custody.
Killough faces the following charges:
Assault with a deadly weapon
Trespass not amounting to burglary
Maintain permit nuisance
Loitering about school/ place where children congregate
Police say Killough was possibly under the influence of drugs at the time of the incident.
Austrian folk metal band, Drescher, released their new album, Steinfeld, last November via Napalm Records. A video for the song "Adrenalin" can be found below.
Steinfeld means “field of stones”, but is it as heavy as it sounds? Oh yes, it is! This is something really extraordinary. Ushering in a new kind of music, a new style and a new experience Drescher’s music provides it’s listener with authentic Austrian metal in both language and sound. As long as they’ve been cranking their amplifiers, Drescher has produced genuine tunes driven by the music within.
Steinfeld tracklisting:
“A Bissl Glick”
“Adrenalin”
“Unten”
“Guade Oide Zeit”
“Regen”
“Es Reignt Bluat” (Slayer Cover)
“Olles Ok”
“Endlich Leben”
“I Will Di Ausbliatn Sehn”
“Der Held”
“Die Marie” (Bonus Track)
“Vater Vergib Mir” (Bonus Track)
“Adrenalin” video:
“Unten” lyric video:
“A Bissl Glick” video:
Drescher lineup:
Bernd Wograndl - Vocals & Guitar
Gernot Engel - Guitar (acoustic & electric)
Filip Rado - Accordion
Roland Engel - Bass
Sigi Meier - Drums
The Reno Gazette-Journal reports that about 200 students who stood in line early Monday were the first group to sample the now open 108,000-square-foot facility. The E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center includes a gym with three basketball courts and areas for weightlifting, cardio training and classes.
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AMSTERDAM, April 5 PPG Industries, the U.S. paints and coating makers that is trying to buy smaller Dutch peer Akzo Nobel, said on Wednesday it was ready to address various non-financial objections Akzo had raised about PPG's offer.
On Tuesday, Akzo repeated its opposition to PPG's 24.5 billion euro ($26.1 billion) offer, saying it would face antitrust difficulties and would be bad for employees. . A large number of Akzo shareholders have urged the management to enter discussions.
In a statement on Wednesday, PPG said it would address Akzo's concerns, including commitments to research and development, employment terms, location of divisional headquarters, community investment and sustainability targets.
"We once again invite AkzoNobel to meet with us ... We are prepared to address all of AkzoNobel's concerns in a collaborative and substantive manner," PPG Michael McGarry said in a statement.
(Reporting by Toby Sterling; Editing by Edmund Blair)
NOBLE COUNTY, Ind. (WOWO) – A 45-year-old Reading, Michigan woman is in jail after stealing more than $51,000 from a man who suffered from declining mental and physical health.
Michelle Lynn Alexander was appointed by the Noble County Circuit Court as a court-appointed guardian of a then 59-year-old man from Kendallville. Between October and December 2015, Alexander accessed the man’s bank account and used his disability checks for her own benefit.
In July 2016, the man was transferred to a mental health facility in Jay County by Alexander, and shortly after, a new guardian was appointed to him.
An audit was conducted that revealed the total amount of money stolen by Alexander. After a four month long investigation, Alexander was charged with Theft, a level 5 felony.
She turned herself into the Noble County Jail on September 4 this year, and has since been released on bond.
tim: The existing Democrat leadership has lied about every thing else, why believe them now? Besides, I am sure the U.S. tries to hack into other countries computers all the time. The intelligence community would not be very intelligent if it did not.
The third and final season of Bloodline is right around the corner. The streaming service unveiled the first teaser trailer of the drama, as well as five new photos, and announced the 10-episode final season will debut Friday, May 26.
Bloodline stars Kyle Chandler, Ben Mendelsohn, Linda Cardellini and Norbert Leo Butz as the Rayburn siblings and Sissy Spacek as the family matriarch. The Rayburns are hardworking pillars of their Florida Keys community, but their past contains dark secrets that they hope remain buried. Paranoia and mistrust build as lies pile up, alliances are shattered and an unthinkable crime takes place. The tight-knit family’s formerly harmonious relationship deteriorates, and good people are forced to consider doing very bad things.
The series is created and executive-produced by Todd A. Kessler, Daniel Zelman, Glenn Kessler and produced by Sony Pictures Television for Netflix.
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By DENNIS WASZAK Jr.AP Sports Writer
NEW YORK (AP) - Darren Baker got scooped up by dad's team again.
The son of Washington manager Dusty Baker was drafted by the Nationals in the 27th round of the Major League Baseball draft Wednesday - 15 years after he first made headlines on the baseball diamond.
The younger Baker, now an 18-year-old shortstop at Jesuit High School in California, was just 3 when he was a bat boy for the San Francisco Giants, managed by his father, in the 2002 World Series. During Game 5 against the Angels, Darren Baker had run to the plate to pick up a bat when J.T. Snow scored - and David Bell was flying down the third-base line and heading home.
Snow quickly plucked Baker out of the way , a moment that instantly became a part of World Series lore.
The three-day draft concludes Wednesday night.
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The FED hiked on Wednesday evening, as widely forecast, raising US interest rates by 25bps to 1.25%. “Separately they highlighted that they will start reducing the balance sheet by gradually rolling off a fixed amount of assets on a monthly basis, although …
FILE PHOTO - An American flag flies next to a Volkswagen car dealership in San Diego, California, U.S. on September 23, 2015. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo
Volkswagen AG (VOWG_p.DE) said the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved its request to sell up to 67,000 diesel vehicles from the 2015 model year, including about 12,000 currently in dealer inventory with approved emissions modifications.
The vehicles in inventory were held when the company issued a stop sale in September 2015, Volkswagen spokeswoman Jeannine Ginivan told Reuters.
Ginivan said the company was finalizing details of the program.
The EPA approved a fix for about 70,000 Volkswagen diesel vehicles in January.
An EPA spokeswoman declined to comment on the matter.
(Reporting by David Shepardson in Washington and Bhanu Pratap in Bengaluru; Editing by Leslie Adler and Gopakumar Warrier)
Republican congressman from New York says the Trump administration has been taking strong action against Russia. On 'America's Newsroom,' King reacts to Republican senators calling for a second special counsel.
A group of travellers has moved into Tarring Park, Worthing.
Photographs taken of the scene this morning show at least four caravans set up with generators, gas supplies and outdoor furniture.
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The group’s arrival follows a similar number of travellers arriving at Brookfield Park in Littlehampton last Friday afternoon (June 29).
West Sussex County Council and Adur and Worthing Police have been contacted for comment.
Travellers move into Brookfield Park
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British nationals Charlie Rowley, 45, and Dawn Sturgess, 44, are being treated in hospital after being found unconscious on Saturday.
The town is located eight miles from Salisbury, where ex-Russian spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia were poisoned with Novichok in March.
Counter-terrorism officials have launched a major investigation into whether the Amesbury and Salisbury incidents were linked.
Around 100 police officers are now working on the case, and Government scientists are carrying out further tests on the nerve agent.
SANTA CRUZ >> A convicted felon and Norteños gang participant was arrested Wednesday morning in Santa Cruz on suspicion having a loaded firearm in a vehicle’s glove box, police said.
Andy Rios, 28, was charged with felon in possession of a firearm, carrying a firearm by a gang participant, unlawful possession of ammunition, carrying a loaded, unregistered firearm and participation in a criminal street gang, said Commander George Rivera of the Santa Cruz County Anti Crime Team.
A Santa Cruz police emergency response unit on a search warrant arrested Rios while he was driving on Mission Street at Towne Terrace, Rivera said. The weapon was found in the vehicle, Rivera said. Other firearm magazines were recovered from Rivera’s room at his home at the 300 block of Younglove Avenue, Rivera said.
Anyone with information about the case can call the Anti Crime Team at 831-454-2320.
West Ham manager David Moyes has said that his team selection is based purely on getting results for the club, after England goalkeeper Joe Hart finds himself out of favour in recent times.
Hart, who is on loan from Manchester City, was replaced by Adrian for West Ham's defeat by the Premier League leaders this month and he remained on the bench in the 1-0 win over champions Chelsea on Saturday.
BERLIN, March 29 The two-year period for Britain and the European Union to settle the terms of their split after British Prime Minister Theresa May filed divorce papers on Wednesday is very tight, a spokesman for the German Foreign Ministry said.
BEDMINSTER, N.J.—The White House is visibly under renovation during President Donald Trump’s one-day return to Washington.
Trump’s Monday in the nation’s capital is a bit of a break from a break. He’s been on a 17-day working vacation, mostly at his golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey. He also is planning to spend time in New York City.
With the Oval Office and other parts of the historic building undergoing upgrades, Trump will work mostly in the Treaty Room. That’s in the residential area of the White House, which is not under construction.
Upgrades include replacing a 27-year-old heating and cooling system. The Oval Office, the president’s usual work space, has been emptied out, exposing ornate wood floors.
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BAGHDAD — The United Nations says it will not be "engaged in any way or form" in the process surrounding the independence referendum in Iraq's northern semi-autonomous Kurdish region that's planned for September.
The statement by the U.N. special mission to Iraq, or UNAMI, could cast doubts on the credibility of the vote, which has already sparked wide criticism from the central government in Baghdad and several Western nations.
UNAMI's statement was released late on Wednesday.
The president of the Kurdish region, Masoud Barzani, last week said the vote will determine whether the Kurdish region would secede from Iraq.
A man has been gunned down and left for dead after a drive-by shooting in Brunswick street.
Guns N' Roses 'multibrand retail experience' marks end of rock The ailing art form had honestly been looking a bit iffy since the Green Day musical.
Pretty unusual: Axl Rose and Tom Jones' party gets busted up Two council noise officers arrived to try to call time at about 4:30 a.m. after complaints from neighbors.
Guns N' Roses chow down on pizza with scantily clad models Spies said that at about 1 a.m., the band and 200 guests pulled up to the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel in tour buses.
India is interested in the Russian fifth generation PD-14 turbojet engine, an official from the United Engine Corporation (UEC) told RIA Novosti at Aero India 2017 on Feb. 14.
PD-14, designed for the MS-21 airliner, is created using the latest technologies and materials. Currently, the product is undergoing the second stage of flight tests. The tests have so far confirmed the efficiency of the engine and its systems, UEC said on its website.
The PD-14 can become the base engine for a whole family of aircraft, the UEC representative at Bangalore air show said. UEC is ready to cooperate with Indian partners to develop an engine for passenger airliners and transport aircraft of various classes, he added.
The fuel consumption of the PD-14 is about 16 per cent lower than that of its foreign counterparts, and operating costs over its life cycle are 20 per cent cheaper than competitors.
A total of 549 companies from 51 countries are participating in the 11th edition of Aero India, which is being held in Bangalore.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Cocke County, TN that in which a deputy from the Cocke County Sheriff's Office shot and killed a man Sunday evening.
TBI officials say around 7:30 pm, the deputy responded to the 600 block of Middle Creek road in Cosby after receiving reports that a man who had outstanding warrants was walking along the road.
The man fled on foot after seeing the deputy, and the deputy engaged in a foot chase. During the pursuit, the man allegedly confronted the deputy with a weapon.
The deputy shot the man, and he was transported to Newport Medical Center. He later died there.
TBI has not released the identity of the officer of the victim involved in the shooting.
They are working with a team of agents and a forensics crew to gather more information.
Stay with News 4 for updates on this story.
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March 19 (Reuters) - OTP Bank Nyrt says in statement on Budapest Stock Exchange web site:
* OTP REMAINS COMMITTED TO INCREASING MARKET SHARE IN ROMANIA DESPITE CENTRAL BANK’S REJECTION OF BANCA ROMANEASCA TAKEOVER
* ROMANIAN GROWTH EFFORTS TO INCLUDE ACQUISITIONS AND ORGANIC GROWTH, SAME AS IN CENTRAL-EASTERN EUROPE
* DEADLINE TO APPEAL AGAINST ROMANIAN CENTRAL BANK DECISION IS MARCH 29, OTP LAWYERS EXAMINING DECISION CURRENTLY Source text for Eikon: [here ] Further company coverage: (Reporting by Marton Dunai, editing by Louise Heavens)
Even if the government's plans for new customs arrangements with the EU were agreed to by the EU, these proposals will only delay the economic pain caused by leaving the customs union.
The only way to ensure ‘free and frictionless’ trade with the EU is to remain a full member of the Customs Union and Single Market.
We still face the prospect of more red tape for businesses, longer queues at our borders and higher prices for consumers once the transition comes to an end.
In addition, Liam Fox's plans to lower UK standards and drop the ban on chlorinated chicken would inevitably lead to customs checks by the EU. You can't have it both ways.
The only way to ensure ‘free and frictionless’ trade with the EU is to remain a full member of the Customs Union and Single Market.
It doesn't matter how it's dressed up or how long it's postponed, the government's extreme Brexit will end up leaving Britain poorer.
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Anfield plays host to Liverpool vs Roma in the semi-final of the Champions League
Liverpool host Roma in the first-leg of their semi-final Champions League clash this evening and the pair are in attendance.
But while Roma’s current crop of players were praised for paying their respects to the 96 by laying a wreath, the actions of the club’s former heroes have not had the same effect.
A picture uploaded to Pruzzo’s daughter’s Facebook page - that has since been deleted - shows the pair giving a middle finger salute to the Liverpool club badge
Both men played in the 1984 Champions League final in Rome, which Liverpool famously won on penalties.
But Pruzzo and Conte have now come clean about the picture and apologised for any offence caused.
Pruzzo, who is now manager of Como, said: "That photo was taken in private as a joke, if someone has been offended we apologise.
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Hogan (shoulder) is still expected to play in Monday's game against the Dolphins, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
This merely reiterates what was reported over the weekend, with Hogan slated to return from a four-game absence after he managed limited participation at practice throughout the week. The Patriots might limit his snaps in his first game action since Oct. 29, but it will come as a major surprise if Hogan's name is listed when the team releases its inactives around 7:00 pm. ET on Monday. Dion Lewis (illness) also is expected to suit up, giving Tom Brady his full complement of weapons at running back and wide receiver as he prepares to play without Rob Gronkowski (suspension) for just the second time this season. Hogan set season-high marks for catches (eight) and targets (11) when Gronkowski sat out with a groin injury in a 19-14 win over the Bucs in Week 5.
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Think tomboyish staples and simple, easy fixes for everyday occasions. If you've ever wondered how Fressange would dress for a Tinder date or a dinner with no dress code, the book breaks it down with exact "ingredients," which include everything from black jeans to black velvet flats.
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The Dawn of Video Has Come
We now have video chat and screen share so you can share your face or screen pixels with another person’s eye pixels. Video Chat with up to 10 people in a group DM
Share your entire screen or any window instead of your face.
Picture in picture so you can vidya while browsing other servers and DMs.
Stop asking for this feature because we launched it :)))))))))))))
Speaking of social features in social gaming apps, the Discord Blog announces this chat program now includes the long-promised video chat screen share features, making it that much easier to ditch Skype for the more game-centric Discord. Here's word:
JOHANNESBURG, April 10 South African President Jacob Zuma said on Monday that marches last week across the country that drew tens of thousands of protesters demanding his resignation demonstrated that racism was real.
Zuma made the remarks during a memorial to commemorate the 24th anniversary of the assassination anti-apartheid and Communist Party leader Chris Hani, whose murder almost derailed the negotiations that led to the end of apartheid rule. (Reporting by Tanisha Heiberg; Writing by Ed Stoddard; Editing by James Macharia)
Feb 3 (OPTA) - results from the Super League matches on Thursday Hull (10) 38 Huddersfield (12) 12 Warrington (6) 12 Leeds (12) 16
If the US and Russia had a cyberwar, Russia would win: To...
Jim Cramer sits down with FireEye CEO Kevin Mandia to hear his most pressing concerns in the cybersecurity arena.
David Baldacci, New York Times Best Selling Author, has published 33 novels throughout his career so far. All have been national and international bestsellers, and several have been adapted for film and television. His novels have been translated into more than 45 languages and sold in more than 80 countries; over 110 million copies are in print worldwide. As this week's Perspectives' guest, he joins in discussion about his latest work, The Guilty.
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NEW YORK (AP) — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rossello are calling for a new, modern electrical system for Puerto Rico following devastation and widespread outages caused by Hurricane Maria.
Cuomo, a Democrat, has called for greater federal help for Puerto Rico and has created a working group to assist the island on its electrical repairs.
The group has proposed a significant overhaul of the system, including a greater emphasis on renewable power sources such as wind and solar. The plan also would make the island’s electrical grid stronger and better able to withstand future storms.
Cuomo and Rossello detailed the plan Monday. It’s based in part on the experiences of U.S. states following damaging storms on the mainland.
Californians who were ordered to evacuate due to a threat from the tallest dam in the United States can now safely return to their homes and businesses may reopen, a county sheriff said on Tuesday.
A previous evacuation order has been reduced to an evacuation warning, Butte county sheriff Kory Honea told a news conference, after water management officials drained enough water from the Oroville Dam to relieve pressure and avert a catastrophe.
The warning means that people can return home but should be prepared to evacuate again if necessary, Mr Honea said.
LAS VEGAS -- Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov, the NHL's leading playoff scorer, left Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday night with an apparent injury to his left arm.
After Kuznetsov played the puck into the Vegas Golden Knights zone, defenseman Brayden McNabb hit him hard along the boards with a check. Kuznetsov fell to the ice in pain, clutching his left hand.
He left for the trainers' room with 5:18 remaining in the first period.
Kuznetsov entered the game leading all players in the postseason with 25 points in 20 games, including 11 goals and 14 assists. He's Washington's top-line center, playing with Alex Ovechkin. Kuznetsov was on an 11-game point streak in the playoffs.
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Late-night host John Oliver trolls VP Mike Pence by releasing a children's book about his version of Marlon Bundo, Pence's family pet. The book released before a Pence family book about a day in the life of their rabbit. CNN's Jeanne Moos reports.
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has certified the rehabilitated Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, safe and ready for commercial flight operations. NCAA’s Director General Capt. Muktar Usman, informed newsmen on Monday, that the final inspection had been done and they were satisfied. ‎”Well as you can see, we have just done the final […]
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Call it Roy Moore’s great vanishing act – at least from the traditional campaign trail.
Dogged by allegations of sexual misconduct, the Alabama Republican has kept to events with limited publicity and shunned contact with the traditional media in the heated race for U.S. Senate.
Moore is instead relying on social media, President Donald Trump’s GOP star power and a few controlled events to deliver his closing arguments to voters and pull off a victory in Tuesday’s election.
Democrat Doug Jones has compared Moore to “the groundhog” that sticks his head up only occasionally.
Moore spokesman Ben Dupre said Thursday that Moore is “campaigning hard.” Dupre said Moore is “getting the message out” through social media and conversations with voters.
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People from diverse segments have protested against the increase in the POL prices and have called upon the government to take pity on them to relieve them from the burden which has already broken their backbone.
Vice President Pakistan Kisan Board Amanullah Chatha, Malik Shoukat Ali Phularwan, Rai Haq Nawaz, Lal Khan and Asghar Bhatti said that the POL prices have already emburdened all segments of society but recent increase in the prices have aggravated the state of affairs. They said that due to the increase the transport fares, prices of almost all the commodities and cost of food production would ultimately be further increased causing multiple problems to the masses.
The Kisan leader further said that due to increase in already high prices of diesel oil, the growers were already undergoing financial crises and present increase would further break their back. They have called upon the government to decrease the prices of POL.
CANFIELD, Ohio (WYTV) – Christina was at Angels for Animals to learn about what you need to know about and before adopting a pet.
Angels for Animals is located at 4750 W. South Range Road, Canfield, OH 44406.
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Ground beef is a staple when you have a house full of kids, but most people don’t know how to utilize it beyond the burger. There are plenty of recipes, however, that think outside the bun — literally! From mini meatloaves to comfy casseroles, there is a lot you can do with a pound of ground beef. Here, a sampling of the adventurous, delicious, family-approved meals you can create.
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We’re working to learn more about the discovery of some old human remains in Waipio.
Police say on Saturday afternoon, a camper found the remains with clothing and a backpack in a remote grassy area of Waipio.
Police could not identify who it was and did not say if it was a man or woman.
The case has been passed on to homicide detectives.
Stay with KHON2.com for more updates to this story.
Commonplace. It is common sense for a billion Chinese that the past is before us and the future is behind us.
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Lincoln Northeast is the overall No. 1 team of the Class A girls basketball district basketball pairings released by the Nebraska School Activities Association on Tuesday.
The Rockets will be the No. 1 team in the A-1 District Tournament, which starts Tuesday, Feb. 21. Northeast will host the last overall seed, Omaha Central. The other two teams in the A-1 tournament, No. 2 Millard North and No. 3 Papillion-LaVista, will face each other the same evening at Millard North.
The team left with the higher seed will host the district championship on Thursday night. That will be the case in all of the other six districts in Class A.
Class B districts will have designated sites for each tournament.
Click here to see the full Class A district pairings. You can find the Class B district pairings by clicking here.
Flanders Road is blocked off by police during the investigation (WFSB)
Coventry Police are investigating a shots fired incident that led to a police pursuit on Wednesday night.
According to police, they received a 911 call just before 7:30 p.m. from a resident inside Flanders Road.
The resident told police that they believed shots were being fired at the house and that someone was trying to kick the door in.
No one inside the home was injured.
The incident began as a domestic dispute and the suspect targeted the specific house.
Coventry Police said the suspect had left the home in a car.
UConn and State Police found the suspect's vehicle on Route 32 in Mansfield.
The suspect pursued police onto I-84 and was stopped on the highway.
Police arrested the suspect and will be charged by State and Coventry Police.
Stay tuned to Channel 3 for updates on this story.
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It's becoming more difficult to explore old ghost towns. Over the years, the elements cause decay which damage the old buildings and eventually there's nothing left. The ghost town of Bayhorse in Idaho is different. Idaho State Parks helps preserve it and you can see it today.
According to Alan Sills, Bayhorse was founded in the 1870's after gold was discovered near there.
The Ghost Towns website has some more background on Bayhorse. According to them, the town had its best years in the 1880's and 1890's. Once the gold disappeared, the residents did, too. After 1915, no one was left.
If you would like to see it yourself, it's a very reasonable weekend trip less than 4 hours to the north of the Magic Valley.
Support for Nifty at 9050: Prakash Gaba
The crucial support for the Nifty is at 9050 and the resistance is at 9200-9274, says Technical Analyst, Prakash Gaba.
Technical Analyst, Prakash Gaba:
Nifty (9139): We said ‘technically now 9225 is stiff resistance and a good chance that we could see a slide to around 9050 zones’. The Nifty volatile and closed in the red. Technically now I would view a move above 9160 as a first sign of strength.
Osun west by-elections: Adeleke, Hussein, Falade pick PDP, APC, SDP tickets respectively
Candidates for three political parties that will participate in the Osun West senatorial by-election scheduled for July 8, 2017 have emerged. The seat became vacant following the death of Senator Isiaka Adeleke on April 23, 2017. A former member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Bade Falade yesterday picked the ticket of the Social Democratic…
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Nollywood actress and script writer, Vivian Metchie, is currently bereaved as she has just lost her beloved father to the cold hands of ‘uncle’ death which has no fear.
The actress who could not hide her tears and silent pains decided to share it publicly as her father meant so much to her having trained her during his life time to understand what life is all about.
In her words, “I'm still numb with the pain, my daddy, my papilololo is gone. I'm looking for words to describe you, to describe what you meant to me but word fail me. Rest in peace my father Chief John Chukwudi Metchie... Ezi Umueri.. papa Ngozi. You came, you saw and you conquered. I love you beyond word.”
Vehicle crash closed two lanes on I-75 in Naples Saturday
A serious crash closed the right and center lanes of I-75 northbound between Pine Ridge Road and Vanderbilt Beach Road in Naples.
The crash happened around 3:15 p.m. Saturday. Traffic was backed up for several miles, but the scene has been cleared.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the incident was listed as a vehicle on fire.
It is unclear what caused the crash or if any injuries were reported.
Fatal Accident Kills Woman Formerly of Wayland
A Marengo woman with Wayland ties died in an accident early Sunday on Interstate 80 near Malcom. Amy Rene Richard, age 37 was a passenger in a vehicle driven by Jesus Alfredo Belez also of Marengo. Belez is charged with OWI vehicular homicide. According to the Iowa State Patrol a semi driven by Ramiz Mustafic of Utah was in the right lane and accelerating coming off the shoulder when the Belez vehicle rear ended the semi. The accident occurred at about 2 am Sunday.
Hardaway matched his career high with 29 points, including a tying 3-pointer with 3.3 seconds remaining in regulation, and the Hawks beat the Spurs 114-112 in overtime on Sunday night. Millsap scored a season-high 32 points and had 13 rebounds for the Hawks, who snapped a string of 11 straight losses to San Antonio since 2010.
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Multi-Coloured Swap Shop. Cheggers Plays Pop. Saturday Superstore. They’re TV titles that open a floodgate of childhood memories for those of us who grew up during the Seventies and early Eighties. Now in middle age, those same viewers will experience a pang of sadness at news that much-loved presenter Keith Chegwin has died, aged just 60.
Affectionately nicknamed “Cheggers”, the Scouse scamp was the clown prince of children’s telly, back when there was such a thing on terrestrial TV. Just hearing his name, you can almost taste the Ready Brek, Toffos and Tizer – not to mention recite the phone number, 01-811-8055.
Back in Cheggers’ heyday, children’s TV was the ultimate shared experience. Thanks to having only three channels, no competing devices and not much else to do on rainy Saturday mornings, the nation’s youth were all glued to either Swap Shop or Tiswas.
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A Corry man is charged with felony burglary after allegedly pushing his way into his ex-girlfriend's house and taking her phone.
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6:57 AM: Good morning! No incidents in or from West Seattle so far this morning. Some notes:
SCHOOL UPDATE: Seattle Public Schools are back in session after spring-break week. But most parochial schools are off this week, and some secular independent schools too.
POTHOLE REPAIRS: Today’s the day the city promises to kick off “Pothole Palooza,” an “aggressive” intensified version of the ongoing-for-years tracking and repairing of road ruts.
If you see a traffic problem and are NOT driving, let us know via text or voice at 206-293-6302. If you are driving, let us know once you get where you’re going.
8:54 AM: If you travel through SODO … there’s an emergency response at 5th and Holgate right now, reported by SFD as a person hit by a train.
Who knew that “I can’t feel my face” becomes “My front is not felt” when Google Translate gets involved?
Anne Hathaway was the guest put through the novelty act ringer on ‘The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon’ last night and we’re starting to think that maybe the problem with people disliking Anne Hathaway comes from the fact that her team sets up and allows her to do things like this that just grate on the eyes and the soul.
Taking song lyrics and putting through Google Translate into Hungarian and back into English before being sung for a live audience sounds like fun in theory, but in execution it’s just bad karaoke.
Not that Hathaway can’t sing, she can and she won an Oscar for it, but the neediness to be liked and entertaining that comes from both Hathaway and Fallon does not make for comfortable viewing.
On behalf of Hon. Joseph Fitzgerald Kamara (JFK) Attorney General & Minister of Justice we want to expressed our deepest condolences to the entire families and friends of the August-Flood victims in Sierra Leone.
To the dead, may their souls rest in peace. To those who are in the hospital may God grant them a speedy recovery.
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Abdul Wahab Bangura
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A young DJ mixed electronic dance music at McCarran Airport on May 17, 2018. (Dylan Kendrick/FOX5)
Just in time for the Electronic Daisy Carnival, young DJ's showcased their skills on the turntable at McCarran Airport Thursday.
The group of artists participated in the Clark County Library District's "DJ Learning Lab" program and spun electronic dance music through the D Concourse at McCarran Airport.
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This was the youngest DJ group that the airport hosted with 10-year-old "MTX" and 7-year-old "DJ Just Dance."
It was presented as part of the Voices of Vegas program.
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SHARE COPY LINK Glue traps or glue boards are good at catching mice. But they’re also good at snaring larger animals such as this curious kitty who got its paw stuck to the trap. Inyo County Sheriff's Office
Glue traps or glue boards are good at catching mice. But they’re also good at snaring larger animals such as this curious kitty who got its paw stuck to the trap. Inyo County Sheriff's Office
Brazil have signed an agreement with Tottenham Hotspur to use the London Premier League club’s facilities ahead of this year’s World Cup in Russia, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said on Monday.
The five-times World Cup winners will train in London for friendlies against Croatia on June 3, at an English venue yet to be decided, and Austria on June 10 in Vienna.
“In addition to the friendlies, a partnership has been made official with Tottenham FC, who will make their facilities available for training as from May 28,” the CBF said in a statement.
Brazil kick off their World Cup campaign against Switzerland on June 17 before facing Costa Rica and Serbia in Group E.
They play friendlies against World Cup hosts Russia in Moscow on Friday and reigning champions Germany in Berlin four days later.
The agent of Bayer Leverkusen’s versatile young midfielder Benjamin Henrichs, has explained that there is no truth to the rumours that the 19-year-old German star will be moving to either Inter Milan or Bayern Munich this summer.
Speaking to Fussballtransfer.com , Ali Bulut stated that; “I’ve read lots of stories about interest from different clubs but I will tell you now that this is nonsense. Whenever anyone has made contact with me they get the same response and that is that Benny is under contract at Leverkusen until 2020 and he wants to develop his career with them. There is no reason to think that he will be moving this summer”.
Henrichs is adept at playing as a full-back or in the midfield and has made nearly 20 appearances since joining the Bundesliga side in 2015. He also made his debut for Joachim Low’s German national team in last November’s 8-0 hammering of San Marino.
The actress is a self-proclaimed “chicken lady,” and she’s proud of her new title — so much so she decided to post about “one of our ladies,” Regina George, on Instagram. “Regina loves long walks, dehydrated bugs, and kale,” she wrote alongside a pic of herself walking an adorable chicken, whose name is inspired by the Mean Girls character. As for her dislikes? “Regina hates….carbs.”
In May 2018, she introduced Insta followers to another little chick, this one named Hennifer.
After the sing-a-long, Wells was given the hot seat for a dunk tank brought in for the occasion. And he went into the water on more than one occasion as players sometimes legitimately hit the trigger arm with a ball but sometimes also ran up to use their hands.
CHEYENNE — A federal grand jury has indicted David Peter Vier, a Washington man on two felony counts related to transporting two teenage girls to Wyoming for sex, according to media reports.
He is charged with one count of transporting minors across state lines for sexual activity and one count of being a registered sex offender committing a felony involving a minor.
If convicted, Vier faces a minimum of 10 years of imprisonment on each count, according to federal sentencing guidelines.
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He also would be ordered to pay up to $500,000 in fines, be placed on supervised probation for five years to life, and pay $10,000 to the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act.
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Mumbai : England women warmed up in style ahead of the upcoming T20 tri-series as they defeated India A by 45 runs in the first of the two practice games here.
England women shone with both bat and ball as they looked to get used to the conditions. Besides England and hosts India, Australia are the other side in the tri-series.
After posting a massive 176 for four, England women bundled out the hosts for 131 at the Brabourne Stadium.
The second warm-up game will be held today.
Brief Scores:
England Women (176/4, Tamsin Beaumont 57 not out, Radha Yadav 2-37) won against India-A 131 all out (D Hemalatha 41, Natasha Farrant 2-21) by 45 runs.
April 24 (Reuters) - MKS Instruments Inc:
* MKS INSTRUMENTS REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2018 FINANCIAL RESULTS
* Q1 NON-GAAP EARNINGS PER SHARE $2.07 EXCLUDING ITEMS
* Q1 EARNINGS PER SHARE $1.90
* Q1 EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW $2.00 — THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S
* SEES Q2 2018 REVENUE $550 MILLION TO $590 MILLION
* Q1 REVENUE $554 MILLION VERSUS I/B/E/S VIEW $530.7 MILLION
* SEES Q2 GAAP NET INCOME COULD RANGE FROM $1.91 TO $2.18 PER DILUTED SHARE
* SEES Q2 NON-GAAP NET EARNINGS COULD RANGE FROM $2.09 TO $2.36 PER DILUTED SHARE
* Q2 EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW $2.06, REVENUE VIEW $541.4 MILLION — THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Look out, Lenovo; there’s a new Google Tango phone in town.
Qualcomm has prematurely revealed the Asus ZenFone AR, which boats the same room-mapping augmented reality Tango technology as the Lenovo Phab 2 Pro, which went on sale in the autumn.
As announced by a now-pulled Qualcomm blog post, the ZenFone AR will sport a Snapdragon 821 processor, just like the one housed in the Google Pixel and OnePlus 3T.
Related: What is Google Tango?
Most of the specs are yet to be confirmed, but it will be Google Daydream-ready according to the blog post, which also suggested compatibility with the Daydream View headset.
Photos of the front and rear of the device were also posted by the notorious @evleaks on Monday.
We’re likely to learn all of the details at ASUS’ CES press conference, which takes place on Wednesday. Team Trusted will be on hand to bring you all of the news.
ASUS ZenWatch 3 vs Samsung Gear S3
Does Google Tango tech have a future in the mainstream? Or will the fledgling AR tech always be a niche product?
Former Greek champions Panathinaikos have been excluded from European competition for three seasons after failing to meet financial requirements, European football governing body UEFA said on Tuesday.
“The Adjudicatory Chamber confirmed that Panathinaikos FC is excluded from participating in the next UEFA club competition for which it would otherwise qualify in the next three seasons,” UEFA said in a statement.
“The Adjudicatory Chamber also ordered that the amount of 100,000 euros (87,557 pounds)as part of the total fine of 200,000 euros is no longer suspended and is due immediately.”
April 6 BioTime Inc:
* BioTime Inc says formation of Agex Therapeutics Inc, will consolidate certain BioTime subsidiaries and programs in field of interventional gerontology
* BioTime Inc says formation of Agex provides new biotime subsidiary greater flexibility to explore external financing alternatives Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
A man believed to be the last surviving veteran to see the attack on Wheeler Army Airfield at Pearl Harbor died last week in Florida, according to Cleveland’s The Plain Dealer.
John Seelie, of Englewood, Fla., died of cancer, according to the Sarasota Herald-Tribune. He was 94.
Seelie was 18 and had just reported for duty when Japanese planes started bombing the airstrip.
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“They were 75 feet off the ground. You could see the Japanese pilots’ faces clearly,” he told an interviewer. “We grabbed our M-1 rifles and our redesigned steel helmets we had just been issued, a couple of .30-caliber machine guns and ran outside … . We started firing at the planes. Whether we knocked an enemy plane down, nobody knows.”
Fort Knox Opens for April School Vacation
Fort Knox doesn’t officially open for the summer season until May, but they are making an exception for kids during school vacation week.
The Fort will be open from 9-4 through Sunday. Regular fees still apply.
Kids can explore the Fort and its history.
Staff say they open every year during school vacation just for the kids.
Leon Seymour, Executive Director for Fort Knox and Friends says, “We always want to provide an opportunity for the kids to come and experience one of the greatest historic sites in the state of Maine. Because we operate Fort Knox as a private non-profit, we have a lot of flexibility. So, we’re able to bring our staff in early open it up and give the kids something to do during this week and hopefully the weather will cooperate.”
The Observatory was originally set to open up as well, but it won’t be ready until the summer season.
For more information about Fort Knox you can visit their website.
Several businesses in Columbus that were giving away solar eclipse glasses Monday morning have run out of glasses.
A total solar eclipse will take place August 21, which means darkness will fall across North America while the moon covers the sun.
While many will consider this event an exciting experience, it’s never safe to stare at the sun, even as it disappears behind the moon.
The only safe way to look directly at the eclipsed sun in through special-purpose solar filters, such as eclipse glasses.
Another safe way to view the solar eclipse is to simply make a pinhole projector. Instructions here
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Ecuador judge orders ex-President Rafael Correa jailed for failing to appear in court as part of kidnapping probe
President Trump’s national security adviser, Gen. Michael Flynn, resigned Monday night due to the fact he had not disclosed his conversations with the Russian ambassador before President Trump’s inauguration.
SAO PAULO, April 20 Higher domestic steel prices in Brazil are unsustainable in the medium and long term, and could entice imports of the commodity that could impact margins for local mills, executives at Usinas Siderúrgicas de Minas Gerais SA said on Thursday.
In a conference call to discuss first-quarter results, the executives said Usiminas, as Brazil's No. 1 listed producer of flat steel products is known, said that international steel prices are expected to rise in coming months. The so-called premium, or the difference between steel prices practiced in Brazil and abroad, is currently between 20 percent and 30 percent, they said. (Reporting by Guillermo Parra-Bernal and Alberto Alerigi Jr)
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Steven Gerrard was made odds-on favourite to become the next Rangers manager after Ibrox chairman Dave King was spotted at Liverpool’s Champions League semi-final against Roma.
Liverpool great Gerrard is now an academy coach at Anfield and was priced at 8-11 by William Hill to take over at Rangers.
BetVictor had him at 4-7 while Skybet’s odds were 8-15 on Gerrard being Rangers manager for the first league game of next season.
King was seen at Anfield during BT Sport’s coverage of Liverpool’s 5-2 win celebrating close to Kenny Dalglish when Mo Salah scored his second goal.
Graeme Murty is in charge of the Ibrox club until the ends of the season but is not expected to land the job on a permanent basis.
Gerrard, 37, who made over 500 appearances for Liverpool in a storied career, was appointed youth coach at Anfield in February last year.
He has no management experience.
Gary Lee Wild, 68, died Friday, Feb. 10, 2017, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital.
Private burial will be at Lakeview Memorial Gardens in Belleville.
Gent Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
Eagles fall to Bethune-Bowman
The Scott’s Branch High School /eagles fell Friday night to Bethune-Bowman by a final score of 72-40. Treyshawn Moore led the Eagles with 10 points, while Levontae Fleming followed with seven points. Daezhon Dingle had si points. Jimek weeks had three points, while Gabriel Oliver and Franklin Thompson each had two points.
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FILE - In this May 4, 2018, file photo, U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross leaves his hotel in Beijing. An American business group appealed to China to allow more access to its state-dominated economy ahead of a visit by Ross for trade talks. The American Chamber of Commerce in China said Wednesday, May 30, 2018, that foreign companies welcome Chinese leaders' promises to ease restrictions but said they have yet to follow through on earlier pledges. Mark Schiefelbein, File AP Photo
In Bar 360: Robbie Gold (8pm), In the Fire Pit: The Grimm Brothers (8:30pm)
Potawatomi Hotel & Casino 1721 W. Canal St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53233
Soca party w/ D’Enforcas, Majestic, Jester, hosted by Bass Line and the Diamond Twins. 10:30 pm. $20 adv & up.
Castlegar’s Community Response Network has launched its questionare on the city’s website with hopes of getting more responses.
Seniors advocate Sandi McCreight says it will help them collect data towards creating an age friendly assessment and action plan for the community.
The group is also hosting a free info session Friday.
It will go over various services offered for seniors in the community.
Click here to complete the questionnaire.
The response network is also hosting an information session this week.
McCreight says its available for seniors and others involved with seniors.
There will be lots to cover and its free.
The event is at Kinnaird Park Community Church from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm.
No RSVP is required.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A Salem man died in an early Monday morning crash when he lost control on an icy road in Klamath County and slid into an oncoming SUV.
The crash happened around 7:15 a.m. on Hwy 58 near milepost 67, the Oregon State Police said. The Salem man was driving a Subaru headed west when he lost control and was broadsided by an eastbound Nissan. He died at the scene.
Three people inside the Nissan were injured. One was airlifted for emergency treatment, but authorities said all are expected to recover.
Names of those involved have not been released.
The Lyon family works together while Anika and Hakeem start fighting for custody over Bella.
It was peak wedding season, and Ada Calhoun was mad. “So, so mad.” Friend after friend was standing before their nearest and dearest, proclaiming that their marriage would be the most magical of all time.
“I think it was something to do with the contrast between what I was hearing at all these weddings and what I was feeling,” says the native New Yorker.
So Calhoun, a freelance journalist, fired off an essay about her own, then 11-year experience of marriage to The New York Times.
“I do not contradict my beaming newlywed friends when they talk about how they will gracefully succeed where nearly everyone in human history has floundered,” she wrote. “I only wish I could tell them...that while it’s...
(Corrects after Senate president's office corrects date when bill will be submitted, to April 25, not April 24)
ABUJA, March 30 Nigeria will send its petroleum industry governance bill to the Senate for consideration on April 25, a spokesman for Senate President Bukola Saraki said on Thursday.
The bill is the latest step in a decade-long attempt to reform the country's oil sector. (Reporting by Camillus Eboh and Alexis Akwagyiram; Writing by Paul Carsten; Editing by Susan Fenton)
A drunken driver, who is also accused of speeding and drinking alcohol behind the wheel, slammed into a gas station convenience store early Tuesday morning, police said. Lonnie Robinson, 54, of Albany had to be pulled from his car by fire crews at 1:20 a.m. after he crashed through the walls of a Sunoco building, Albany police spokesman Officer Steve Smith said.
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Ruslan Reiter of Manchester, Maine, has been chosen to compete in Nordic skiing at the Paralympics in March. The 18-year old was born without a right hand and uses a single pole to ski.
In a recent interview with Maine Public Radio, Reiter said he was still trying to the comprehend the possibility he might make it to the Paralympics.
"It's just a huge goal,” said Reiter. “I don't know, it's just everything. Exciting. Nervous."
He made it onto the developmental Paralympic team last summer, and said recently that he hoped to qualify for South Korea, where the 2018 games will be held.
"I’m just still trying to take it all in,” said Reiter. “Pretty cool experience, and I don't know, I'm just ready for what's coming up next."
Reiter is currently training in Fort Kent during a gap year after graduating from high school. He started competing in World Cup races his senior year.
At 18, Reiter will likely be among the youngest athletes to compete in Nordic skiing.
Representative Travis Clardy has begun the push to keep legislators focused on school finance during the upcoming Special Session. Rep. Clardy's District 11 has 20 school districts.
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Kochi: Father Basil Kuriyakose, Principal of Kings David International School who was arrested yesterday for having unnatural sex with a 10-year-old boy, was sent to 14-day police custody on Monday.
The Kerala Police had arrested the priest for indulging in unnatural sexual intercourse with a 10-year old boy in Kochi's Kunnathunad area on Sunday.
Father Basil Kuriyakose was arrested by the police after the victim's parents lodged a complaint.
"The victim was a 10-year old boy who was studying at a boarding school here. The boy disclosed the incident to his brother who came to meet him at the school. Following this, the parents lodged a complaint", the police said.
The priest had been booked under Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
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BRUCE Highway travellers have been advised to expect delays after dual traffic crashes have caused issues for motorists in both directions.
Southbound Coast traffic should be prepared for delays with a single vehicle crash just before the weighbridge at Burpengary.
The right lane is currently blocked as a result of the crash which took place about five minutes ago.
The Department of Transport and Main Roads has advised drivers to use caution in the area.
Meanwhile northbound Bruce Highway traffic was affected after a multi-vehicle crash at about 2pm at Murrumba Downs, just past Brays Road.
The Department has advised northbound Coast traffic to expect delays as well.
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Talk about an epic showdown!
This latest sighting sees two lionesses take down a stag roan in a battle that will take you on an emotional roller-coaster.
While on safari in the stunning Okavango Delta, lucky visitor, Sandro Geyser, director of operations at the IntegriSure Group of companies, got to capture quite the dramatic and emotional fight.
The camp staff at Okavango Delta had informed and guided the guests to go spot some lions that were nearby. The group went to go and see the two lionesses lounging in the shade on a scorching day and returned after lunch to see if anything had changed.
"Upon arrival, we noticed there were no lions in the shade, but when we looked to the other side of us we saw the lions already on the roan antelope less than 15 meters from us," Geyser recalls.
RENTON, Wash. — The Seattle Seahawks have acquired cornerback C.J. Smith from the Cleveland Browns in exchange for a conditional seventh-round draft pick in 2020.
Smith is another young option in Seattle's secondary. He spent the 2016 season with the Philadelphia Eagles and played sparingly in 2017 with the Browns. He's appeared in 13 career games, with 10 of those coming with the Eagles.
Smith played collegiately at North Dakota State, where he was part of five national championship teams, including his redshirt year.
The teams made the trade on Monday.
Authorities say that an explosion at a natural gas facility near Austria’s border with Slovakia has left one person dead.
The Austria Press Agency reported that Red Cross official Sonja Keller said a further 18 people were injured.
There was no immediate word on what caused the blast Tuesday at the plant in Baumgarten an der March, east of Vienna, where pipelines connect and gas is compressed.
After days of negotiation, HD Kumaraswamy's Janata Dal Secular and the Congress have finalized the division of power -- with the crucial finance ministry going to the regional party and the home department to the Congress. The formal announcement will be made soon, said party sources.Congress chief Rahul Gandhi, who is currently abroad, has signed off on the agreement through videoconference last night, sources said. "We have held five rounds of talks with each other and have decided that the JD(S) will get the Finance portfolio. I will be now travelling to Bengaluru to hold further talks within our party," JDS leader Danish Ali was quoted as saying by news agency Press Trust of India.The team of Congress negotiators included senior party leaders Gulam Nabi Azad, Ashok Gehlot, Ahmed Patel and Venugopal Rao. The JD(S) was represented by Danish Ali, who was in constant touch with party boss HD Deve Gowda and Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy.
In a new Politico/Morning Consult poll, 26 percent believe Donald Trump is the worst president since WWII. Also, Trump would be Elizabeth Warren 42 to 36 in a head-to-head match up.
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Volcanology, pomology, and biology are three of the scientific aspects of today's show, as we report on events in Hawaii, Pompeii, Japan and Louisiana.
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Phil and Judd start with Lynx talk after the ladies won the WNBA title last night. Brian Murphy joins after that to talk about the Wild, Miguel Sano and Cam Newton.
Teachers’ Day observed in SU
SUKKUR: The World Teachers’ Day was observed in the University of Sindh. The event highlighted the need for teachers’ professional development in line with the global move for quality education, professional independence, freedom and the tools needed to deliver quality education.
More flights due to arrive at Aberdeen airport have been cancelled today and a number of other aircraft are running behind schedule.
Flights from London Heathrow, Amsterdam, Bristol, Southampton (via Leeds Bradford), Sumburgh and Scatsta have all been cancelled today.
And nearly 20 other flights from airports across Europe have been delayed.
This has had a knock on effect for some flights leaving Aberdeen.
The 7am flight to Scatsta and the 8.20am flight to Newcastle were both cancelled. The 8.55am departure to Bristol, the 10.30am flight to Heathrow and the 10.55am departure to Amsterdam have also been scrapped.
More than a dozen other departures have been delayed.
A woman who broke racial barriers in Canada is the first black person to appear alone on Canadian currency.In 1946, Viola Desmond took a seat in a Canadian movie theater that was reserved for whites only.Desmond was dragged and jailed after refusing to give up her seat.The Bank of Canada is now honoring her actions by featuring Desmond on their new $10.It will be in circulation by the end of the year.
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DEMING, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico State Police say an Arizona man has died in a motorcycle crash near Deming.
They say 57-year-old Richard Berry of Tucson was pronounced dead at the scene of Monday morning’s accident.
The crash occurred on Interstate 10 about 35 miles west of Deming.
State Police say the motorcycle crashed into a median for an unknown reason and Berry was ejected.
The crash remains under investigation.
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Halifax Regional Police are looking for a suspect after a man was shot in the parking lot of a plaza in Dartmouth Monday afternoon.
Police responded to 114 Woodlawn Road around 3:23 p.m.
Police say a man in his 20s was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
Investigators were on scene for several hours Monday. They seemed to be focusing their investigation on a white Jetta, which appeared to have bullet holes in its front tire.
Police say they don’t believe the shooting was a random act, as the victim and suspect are known to each other.
Investigators are still trying to identify and locate the suspect.
Campbell County investigators say they had a suspect in mind from the early going for the murder of Lisa Henderson, but it took time to develop the necessary evidence to make this week’s arrest in the as. 25-year-old Marquie Williams of Concord is now charged with killing Henderson. Reporter Andrew Whitehead spoke with Lieutenant L.T. Guthrie at the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office:
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Lisa Henderson was 22, from Appomattox. She was last seen alive April 5th. her remains were found five days later.
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) — At around 9:45 Friday morning, a man came to the Kansas Army National Guard base to take a test for the Topeka Police Department. He went to the SW 27th St. gate off Topeka Blvd.
When asked to show identification, the guard at the gate noticed ammunition magazines in the drivers seat and asked him to pull in for questioning.
Additionally, the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, ATF and the Topeka Police Department came and questioned him. When they searched his car, they found numerous weapons and hundreds of ammunition, according to Katie Horner, Public Affairs Director.
KSNT News was told the man has no criminal background and when asked to leave, he complied and voluntarily surrendered his weapons.
It is unknown at this time if the man is still in running to be a member of the Topeka Police Department.
In today’s Hong Kong Daybreak podcast, we cover the biggest stories that happened overnight. A rout in tech stocks hit equities across the board. Facebook was the biggest loser in the S&P 500, declining 6.8%. Sterling rallied after the U.K. and the EU reached a Brexit transition deal that includes a tentative compromise on the Irish border issue. And markets are becoming their own worst enemies. Bloomberg tech reporter Sarah Frier discusses the tech selloff with host Ramy Inocencio.
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Statkraft is to supply Norwegian ferrosilicon producer Finnfjord with electricity over the 2018 to 2031 period.
The new long-term contract will deliver 8.5 terrawatt-hours of electricity in total to Finnfjord's ferro-alloy plant in Finnsnes, with an average annual supply of 0.65TWh, Statkraft said.
The deal replaces a contract between the two companies that started in 2011.
Finnfjord chief executive Geir-Henning Wintervoll said: “This contract secures a solid economic foundation for Finnfjord for the next 13 years and enables the company to further develop more efficient and environmentally friendly manufacturing solutions.”
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Home Indiana Medication Collection Day Coming to Dubois County April 17th, 2017 Maggie Lamaster Indiana Pinterest
April 29th is Medication Collection Day for Dubois County.
On this day, you can dispose of expired, unwanted, and unused medications at three different locations in the county.
Locations include:
The Celestine Fire Station: 6964 E. State Road 164
The St. Henry Fire Station: 1211 W. 1100 S.
The Jasper State Police Post: 2209 Newton St.
The Huntingburg Police Department also has a 24/7 medication drop box in their lobby.
Law enforcement officers will be at each location to oversee the medication disposals.
The Dubois County Solid Waste District can be contacted by calling 812-482-7865.
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(WHDH) — When it’s a hot day on Devereaux Beach in Marblehead, ice cream is on the menu.
Kris Anderson and Alaina Pinto scooped at the Neck Run Cafe, where first they were prepped by chief ice cream slinger Matt Clark.
Kris and Alaina squared off to see which one of them could scoop the best cone. Come for the ice cream, stay for the bad puns.
Check out the video above to see the competition, and then vote below to tell us Who Did It Better?
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That’s according to Gianluca Di Marzio, who say that Real Madrid are also keen on the Belgian.
Courtois’ Chelsea contract expires in 2019 and negotiations to extend his stay have proven less straightforward than the Blues had hoped.
That has alerted their Premier League rivals Liverpool, who are said to be on the look-out for a new No 1 with Simon Mignolet set to leave and Loris Karius in the spotlight after his disastrous display in their Champions League final defeat to Madrid.
And Di Marzio say that Chelsea are prepared to sell Courtois if a contract agreement cannot be reached so as to avoid losing the 26-year-old for nothing in 12 months’ time.
May 2 Acceleron Pharma Inc:
* Acceleron announces management change
* Acceleron Pharma Inc - Steven Ertel, due to medical reasons, will transition from his role as executive vice president and chief operating officer
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April 5 Sanofi:
* Appoints Bill Sibold as Executive Vice President Sanofi Genzyme, effective July 1, 2017
* Sibold currently serves as head of Sanofi Genzyme's Global Multiple Sclerosis, Oncology and Immunology organization, a position he has held since January 2016 and where he has led preparation for the global launches of Dupilumab and Sarilumab
* Sibold will now lead the company's efforts to maintain its leadership in rare diseases while continuing to grow in multiple sclerosis, oncology and immunology, company adds in statement
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WEST CARROLLTON, Ohio (WDTN) – The Firebirds and Pirates battled it out on the field Friday night for week seven of Operation Football.
The scoreboard kept ringing for the he Firebirds as they flew by the Pirates tonight.
The final score was had Fairmont winning it 62 to 0.
Indigenous communities in the major urban centres across Canada are getting their own radio stations the Canadian Radio-Television Telecommunications Commission, (CRTC) announced today.
Vancouver skyline at sunrise. © CP / Albert Normandin
The new stations will serve audiences in Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Ottawa and Toronto.
“This decision comes at a crucial time, not only because it comes in the wake of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s report, but also because of the many major issues that affect these communities,” Jean-Pierre Blais, CRTC chairman and CEO. said in a statement.
Montrealers have had radio K-103 from the nearby Mohawk community of Kahnewake since 1984.
The new stations will broadcast on the following frequencies:
(CNS): The police are appealing for information about an early morning assault at Welly’s Cool Spot on Sound Way, George Town, Friday. At around 2:30 this morning the emergency services were called to the parking lot at the local bar and restaurant. Police learned that an unidentified man had hit the victim over the head with a baseball bat, causing a serious wound. Police found the injured man at the Cayman Islands Hospital, where he was being treated for the head wound. The injury was said to be serious but non-life-threatening and the victim has since been released from the hospital.
George Town CID is currently investigating this matter and they are asking anyone with information about the assault to call George Town Police Station at 949-4222. Anonymous tips can be provided directly to the RCIPS Confidential Tip Line at 949-7777, the Miami-based call centre of Crime Stoppers at 800-8477(TIPS), or online here.
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NEW DELHI: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday issued a warning of a thunderstorm with strong winds and rain in various parts of Uttar Pradesh.
As per the weather department, the change in climate will be witnessed in many districts over the next three hours.
A thunderstorm accompanied with rain is very likely to occur over some areas in Gorakhpur, Santkabir Nagar, Ballia, Deoria, Kushinagar, Mahrajganj districts and adjoining areas.
Wind speed as high as 60 Km/h gusting over 80 Km/h is likely to reach during Squall.
Squall is very likely to occur over some areas in Azamgarh, Mau, Ghazipur districts and adjoining areas. Wind speed as high as 60 Km/h gusting over 80 Km/h is likely to reach during Squall.
The warning comes two days after a deadly storm claimed over 30 lives in various states across the country including Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Jharkhand.
On May 2, at least 100 people died in north India and some other states, owing to thunderstorms.
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A Colombia fan who was overcome with emotion was caught on camera after his team scored an equalizing goal in the last minute of their last-16 clash with England on July 3. The video, which was filmed at Spartak Stadium in Moscow by Twitter user Hilmi Sever, shows the supporter wrought with emotion as the squad battled it out for its place in the World Cup semi-finals. He hugs a young boy as the crowd celebrates all around him, before throwing his face into his hands in disbelief. Although Colombia were ultimately defeated by their English counterparts in a penalty shoot-out, the passion of their fans will remain hard to beat. Credit: Hilmi Sever via Storyful
By DENNIS WASZAK Jr.AP Sports Writer
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) - The New York Jets' social media department posted a graphic on Twitter on Friday of a sad-looking dog that resembles the Cleveland Browns' logo wearing a cone around its neck - along with a Jets collar tag.
It also showed four dog biscuits - two of them broken - on the ground. The tweet included the word, "Sit" followed by #NYJvsCLE.
It was deleted about an hour after being posted. Someone might be in the doghouse because of it.
The message didn't exactly fit what coach Todd Bowles and his players have been saying all week - the 2-2 squad is "not good enough to look past anybody."
The tweet received over 300 retweets and 600 likes before it was taken down.
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May 3 A federal jury has cleared Bayer AG and Johnson & Johnson of liability in the first trial to flow out of thousands of lawsuits blaming injuries on the blood thinner Xarelto, the drugmakers said on Wednesday.
The verdict by a federal jury in New Orleans came in a lawsuit filed by Joseph Boudreaux of Louisiana. It was the first in a series of test trials in the litigation aimed at helping the plaintiffs and companies assess values of similar claims. (Reporting by Nate Raymond in Boston; Editing by Jonathan Oatis)
"We put the baby in the bathroom, didn't know what else to do," said a tourist visiting Hawaii when a false alarm for a ballistic missile sounded.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Landscape Management Systems Inc., was awarded a $9,823,855 modification under a previously awarded contract for base operations support services at Naval Base Guam and Andersen Air Force Base, and possibly other locations according to a Nov. 28 release from the U.S. Department of Defense. After award of this option, the total cumulative contract value will be $5 million. The option period is expected to be completed by November 2018. No funds are obligated at the time of award. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Marianas, Guam, is the contracting activity . . .
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Belgian companies Parkwind, Eoly and Fluxys are planning to build an industrial-scale power-to-gas plant that converts renewable electricity into green hydrogen.
The trio said the aim is to develop a facility that can convert several megawatts of clean power into green hydrogen which can be transported and stored in existing natural gas infrastructure.
Hydrogen would be used to help offset the variability of renewables generation, such as offshore wind, by greening natural gas consumption and a feedstock in transport, logistics and industrial processes, they said.
The companies are currently examining the feasibility of the proposal.
Fluxys chief executive Pascal De Buck said: “Our aim with this project is to unlock green gas as an additional renewable energy source alongside wind and sun, making our infrastructure an instrument for greening natural gas.”
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Tennis-Pliskova pulls out of Birmingham due to elbow injury
LONDON, June 14 World number three Karolina Pliskova has withdrawn from next week's Aegon Classic grasscourt event in Birmingham to rest an injured elbow ahead of Wimbledon, she said on Wednesday.
David Lammy, MP for Tottenham, returned this week to his feud with Oxford.
He told the Financial Times that the upper classes have a “vice-like grip on admissions”, the university lets in insufficient black students, and it’s “time for alumni to vote with their cheque books” and demand to know how many students from disadvantaged backgrounds the college took in before making a donation.
Lammy cites American Ivy League colleges which offer bursaries to “the most talented students, regardless of background”.
What he doesn’t mention is that Ivy League alumni are such generous donors because they can pretty much guarantee their own kids will be admitted as “legacy” candidates.
The system is mind-bogglingly...
A mother and daughter who secretly co-owned and operated seven home health care agencies in the Miami, Florida area were each sentenced to over 10 years in prison today for their roles in a $20 million Medicare fraud conspiracy that involved paying illegal health care kickbacks to patient recruiters and medical professionals.
Acting Assistant Attorney General Kenneth A. Blanco of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, Acting U.S. Attorney Benjamin G. Greenberg of the Southern District of Florida, Special Agent in Charge George L. Piro of the FBI’s Miami Field Office, Special Agent in Charge Brian Swain of the U.S. Secret Service’s Miami Regional Office and Special Agent in Charge Shimon R. Richmond of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services-Office of Inspector General’s (HHS-OIG) Miami Regional Office made the announcement.
Why? Because the area will have a plethora of firework displays that will light up the Rocky Mountain sky, and if you're on the hunt for some 4th of July fireworks, here are the five best that you can take in on America's birthday. Broomfield 4th of July July 4 @ 4 pm Carmichael Park -- 650 E. Southern St., Brighton, CO 80601 655-2000 In the suburb of Brighton, this event promises to be non-stop fun for all those in attendance.
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Alison Brie from GLOW receives Golden Globe nomination
Alison Brie, who portrays the character of Ruth Wilder in the hit Netflix series GLOW, received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress in a TV Series, Comedy. Brie will be fighting for the award with Pamela Adlon from Better Things, Issa Rae from Insecure, Rachel Brosnahan from The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, and Frankie Shaw from SMILF. GLOW received rave reviews from fans and critics and Netflix announced a season two pick up shortly after season one was released. The Netflix Twitter account congratulated Brie, calling her the “golden lady of wrestling.”
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WEEI’s Rob Bradford reports that the Red Sox have asked for unconditional release waivers on the contract of Hanley Ramirez. The club designated him for assignment on Friday.
Ramirez, 34, will head into free agency after batting a light .254/.313/.395 with six home runs and 29 RBI in 195 plate appearances for the Red Sox. He split his playing time between first base and DH. Mitch Moreland had played first base when Ramirez wasn’t there, so he figures to see an increase in playing time there.
Ramirez is owed the remainder of his $22 million salary — about $15 million — for the 2018 season and has a $22 million option for the 2019 season that vests if he accrues 497 plate appearances.
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CEDAR PARK, Texas (KXAN) — A person has died in a rollover crash on the US 183A toll road near Avery Ranch Boulevard.
Cedar Park police say the single-vehicle crash happened around the 3300 block of the northbound lanes near the Park Street Bridge. The entrance ramp at Avery Ranch is closed. Drivers are being urged to use the FM 1431 entrance to go north.
One person was pronounced dead at the scene, and another person was taken to St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center.
KXAN will update this story as we get additional information on the crash.
× How Much Sleep Technology Could be Costing Children
UNITED STATES — Babies and toddlers who spend more time using touchscreens may be getting less sleep.
According to a study of more than 700 families in the U.K., 75% of parents reported their kids use an iPad or smartphone each day.
However, experts found every hour of use means 15 fewer minutes of sleep. Experts also say it may be replacing sleep time or making it harder with stimulating content.
Little Rock police are investigating after a 22-year-old woman was shot Saturday afternoon.
Officers found Destinee Simmons at CHI St. Vincent about 3:30 p.m., according to a police report. She was there receiving treatment for a life-threatening gunshot wound in her sternum.
A friend told officers it happened while he and Simmons were sitting in a vehicle near the intersection of Baseline Road and Tedburn Circle, the report said. He said he heard two or three shots, then turned and saw that Simmons had been hit.
Officers found the vehicle in a parking deck outside. They saw blood on the seat and what appeared to be a bullet hole in the passenger door.
Police did not locate the shooter. The investigation is ongoing.
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LOS ANGELES — Weezer has released a cover of Toto's "Africa" after a teenage fan pressed the group for months on social media to record the song.
The teen, known as @weezerafrica, jokingly started lobbying the 1990s band on Twitter in December. The campaign gained followers.
Weezer released a cover of Toto's "Rosanna" on May 24. But the teen was not satisfied. The group rolled out "Africa" on Tuesday.
Neither the representative for Weezer nor the teen immediately responded to a request for comment.
ISLAMABAD (AP) — The Pakistani Taliban have claimed responsibility for a suicide attack that killed 11 soldiers and wounded 13 in the Swat Valley.
Authorities say Saturday's attack was the first in over three years in the northwestern region once ruled by militants.
In a statement sent to media, the extremist group says a lone suicide bomber carried out the attack to avenge the killing and arrests of fellow militants. The bomber detonated his explosives vest near an empty lot where soldiers were playing volleyball.
Islamic militants ruled the picturesque Swat Valley from 2007 until a massive military operation routed them in 2009. Pakistan says militants who escaped from Swat and elsewhere are now operating out of the Kunar province in neighboring Afghanistan.
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A prosecutor in Poland says that evidence shows without doubt that a Minnesota man was a Nazi unit commander suspected of contributing to the death of 44 Poles.
Robert Janicki said that various evidence gathered in years of investigation into U.S. citizen Michael K. confirmed ``100 percent'' that he was a World War II commander of a unit in the SS-led Ukrainian Self Defense Legion, which is accused of burning villages and killing civilians in Poland.
The Associated Press has identified the man as 98-year-old Michael Karkoc.
Karkoc's family denies that he was involved in any war crimes.
Prosecutors of the state National Remembrance Institute have asked a local court in Poland to issue an arrest warrant for Karkoc. If granted, Poland would seek his extradition, Janicki said.
Manyama was selected in the final 18-man Nedbank Cup Ke Yona squad and will spend a month training with the Amakhosi first team.
“I look forward to work hard,” Manyama promises. “This is has been one of my great wishes from a young age. I can’t believe that I am now about to realise this dream and be able to train with the mighty Amakhosi for a month. This will be the highlight of my life.”
Should Manyama impress at Chiefs, the club has an option to sign him.
The 19-year-old midfielder will play in the Ke Yona side that will play against last season’s Nedbank Cup winners, SuperSport United on September 3.
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The California Highway Patrol, Merced County Sheriff's Department and the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, Merced County, respond to the scene of a fatal crash involving a bus and a minivan in the 5900 block of North Highway 59 in Merced, Calif., on Friday, April 14, 2017. According to CHP Sgt.
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ALLEGAN, Mich. (AP) — Health officials say a child who visited a county fair in western Michigan last month is the first confirmed case of swine flu in the state this year.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and the Allegan County Health Department reported the child visited the Allegan County Fair that ran Sept. 8-16, 2017. They say that because the incubation period for the illness is one to seven days, no new cases from exposure at the fair are expected.
The flu is known as a variant of H3N2 and there’s currently no vaccine for it.
Symptoms of swine flu in people can be similar to other flu viruses: fever, cough, runny nose, aches and nausea.
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Lawyer charged with embezzling $1.2M from his clients
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A Warwick lawyer has been charged with embezzling $1.2 million from his clients.
The Rhode Island State Police say 57-year-old Vincent Mitchell was arrested Monday and charged with 10 counts of embezzlement and fraudulent conversion over $100.
The Rhode Island Supreme Court disciplinary counsel's office says Mitchell voluntarily told the office in August that he had taken $1.2 million from 10 clients for unauthorized personal use. The office says it's unusual for someone who is not under investigation to contact them to acknowledge wrongdoing.
Mitchell was disbarred in September and the case was turned over to the state police. Mitchell's law practice centered on estate planning and long-term health care planning.
His attorney, Robert Mann, said Monday he wouldn't make any statements about the case outside of court.
April 24 (Reuters) - W. R. Berkley Corp:
* Q1 EARNINGS PER SHARE $1.30
* Q1 EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW $0.89 — THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S
* QTRLY TOTAL CATASTROPHE LOSSES WERE $7 MILLION
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Authorities were responding to a fire that broke out Monday afternoon in the concrete channel of the Los Angeles River near Chinatown.
The fire, which appeared to be burning some type of substance on the river floor, was sending black smoke into the air that could be seen for miles.
No structures appeared threatened.
TV footage showed some flames coming from a black substance of some kind in the river.
April 24 (Reuters) - Supervalu Inc:
* PRESS RELEASE - SUPERVALU ANNOUNCES AGREEMENTS TO SELL AND LEASEBACK EIGHT DISTRIBUTION CENTERS
* SUPERVALU INC - DEAL FOR APPROXIMATELY $483 MILLION
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Upland residents Mike and Myrna Dole and Sylvia Ochoa took their Inland Valley Daily Bulletin to Havana, Cuba. They also visited Key West, Cozumel and Great Stirrup Cay in the Bahamas.
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BOISE - Legislative leaders say Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter might call a special legislative session to address a years-long water battle that has been building in southwestern Idaho.
Senate President Pro Tem Brent Hill said Wednesday that an agreement has been reached by all stakeholders regarding flood control releases in the Boise River system reservoirs - which spans from Boise to Parma.
Treasure Valley water users and state officials have been caught up in a lengthy lawsuit that is poised to come before the Idaho Supreme Court this summer.
However, House Speaker Scott Bedke says the issue can finally be resolved if Otter calls a special session. That would allow lawmakers to pass legislation before the court rules.
Otter's spokesman did not immediately return a request for comment.
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NEW YORK (AP) - The New York Jets have signed former Lions linebacker Brandon Copeland and re-signed defensive lineman Xavier Cooper.
Copeland missed last season after tearing a pectoral muscle during the preseason. He had 30 tackles and one forced fumble in 32 games the previous two seasons with the Lions. The 26-year-old Copeland will be a backup on defense and be a key part of the Jets' special teams unit.
He signed with Baltimore as an undrafted free agent out of Penn in 2013 and spent time later that season on Tennessee's practice squad. After signing with Orlando of the Arena Football League in 2015, Copeland impressed Detroit after participating in the NFL Veterans Combine.
Cooper was not tendered as a restricted free agent, but was brought back after he had 16 tackles and one sack in eight games. His play increased when Muhammad Wilkerson was benched at the end of the season.
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Want the world's best, up-close view of a rocket launch without being right there at the pad?
For the first time, cameras will provide live 360-degree video of a rocket heading toward space.
NASA will provide the 360 stream Tuesday as an unmanned Atlas rocket blasts off from Cape Canaveral, Florida, with a capsule full of space station supplies. The stream will begin 10 minutes before the scheduled 11:11 a.m. liftoff and continue until the rocket is out of sight.
The four fisheye-lens cameras are located at the pad, about 300 feet (100 meters) from the rocket. A computer in a blast-proof box will stitch together the images for a full, in-the-round view. There will be about a minute lag time.
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A video showing Myanmar police kicking and beating Rohingya villagers in Rakhine State has sparked outrage and an official government response.
Lois M. Button, age 87, of Waupaca, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 12, 2017.
She was born in Waupaca on November 28, 1929 to the late John and Leona (Gloede) Peterson. She was united in marriage to Laverne “Bud” Button and he preceded her in death.
Lois is survived by nieces and nephews: Sandy Gabrielson, Linda (Ron) Hanson, Bonnie DeSigne, Debbie (Les) Simon, Mike Peterson, Carol Wutkevicz, Gary Peterson, and Darlene Peterson; and nieces-in-law, Pam Peterson and Charlene Gyrion. She was preceded in death by brothers: John, Russell, Edward, Loyal and Sanford Peterson; sister, Gladys; nephews, Donny and Clyde Peterson, Charles Gyrion and a niece, Mary Young.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 21, 2017 at the Maple Crest Funeral Home of Waupaca, with Fr. Amalraj Roche officiating. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial of cremains will take place next to her husband at Lakeside Memorial Park, Waupaca.
A busy Scarborough road is has reopened following a crash.
The incident happened in St Nicholas Street today (May 30).
Motorists were urged to avoid the area but police officers have now confirmed that the road has reopened.
Charges under the Occupational Health and Safety Act against the St. John’s Dockyard were officially laid in provincial court this morning.
The charges stem from an incident in December 2016 in which a number of workers were overcome by fumes and sent to hospital.
It is alleged the dockyard fail to provide and maintain a safe workplace and ensure appropriate testing for harmful fumes. Lawyers for the dockyard have yet to see what evidence the Crown has against them.
The case will is scheduled to return to court in July.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the Senate's deliberations over a package of new Russia sanctions (all times EDT):
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The Senate has voted overwhelmingly to approve new sanctions against Russia to punish Moscow for meddling in the 2016 election and its aggression in other parts of the world.
The chamber passed the bipartisan sanctions legislation 97-2. The measure has been attached to a bill imposing penalties on Iran that the Senate is currently debating and also has strong support.
Lawmakers are taking action against Russia in the absence of a forceful response from President Donald Trump. The president has sought to improve relations with Moscow and rejected the implication that Russian hacking of Democratic emails tipped the election his way.
But Trump's secretary of state, Rex Tillerson, says he agrees with members of Congress who want Russia held accountable for its meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
Kris Jenner spent the day of love with a very special valentine: her granddaughter, Dream Kardashian.
The two were photographed on Rob Kardashian‘s Instagram, where he captioned the photo, “Stealing hearts mama.”
Jenner was dressed in a black sweater and black choker, complete with diamond earrings, while Dream wore a white and red onesie that read “Stealing Hearts,” as well as a red tutu and red shoes.
Shortly after his daughter was born, Rob mentioned on his fiancée Blac Chyna‘s Instagram that Dream was already taking after her famous grandmother.
“Look at your Kris Jenner haircut,” he said of Dream’s hair looking like Jenner’s short signature look.
Rob, 29, and Chyna, 28, welcomed Dream via c-section at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles on Nov. 10. The couple had cameras rolling in the delivery room, and Dream’s arrival was chronicled in an hour-long baby special that later aired on E!
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The Phillies sent Fien (shoulder) on a rehab assignment to High-A Clearwater on Sunday.
Fien has been sidelined since June 20 with a strain of his right rotator cuff. He's not a lock to rejoin the Phillies' active roster once he completes his rehab.
The Santa Barbara International Film Festival wrapped up Saturday night, bringing an end to the one-of-a kind film screenings, panels, and award ceremonies. If you didn't get a chance to go, don't fret! Edhat has your covered with our recap .
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DARTMOUTH, Mass. – Dartmouth Police are investigating a pedestrian accident that happened Monday at approximately 7:30 a.m.
Melissa Parker, 46, was struck by a 2005 Mercedes in the area of 212 Old Wesport Road at Cross Road.
The driver of the Mercedes was Valentino Aiello, 18, of Dartmouth.
Parker was transported to Rhode Island Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
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Watch as former Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning becomes just the second QB in NFL history to beat all 32 teams.
Kailyn Lowry is getting some necessary rest and relaxation ahead of welcoming her third child into the world.
The Teen Mom 2 star took to social media today to capture her vacation, which appears to be in some tropical locale containing all the ingredients for a perfect getaway: sunshine, the beach and yummy food.
Lowry took a couple snaps of her getaway, showcasing palm trees covering her hotel as well as turquoise waters from the beach.
She also took a snap of her small duffel bag, noting it was "literally all I brought with me" as well as a green dress, which she said she bought "in every color" for the trip.
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HALIFAX — A 56-year-old convicted sex offender is facing a charge of committing an indecent act after allegedly masturbating within sight of a group of tobogganing children.
James Michael Snow of Dartmouth was to appear in Dartmouth provincial court Wednesday.
Police say the children were sledding on a hill behind an apartment building Tuesday afternoon when they heard a cough and then witnessed a man masturbating in the window of one unit.
Police went to the scene and arrested Snow without incident at 1:11 p.m. He was held in custody overnight.
Snow is under a lifetime prohibition order that prevents him from attending public areas such as parks or swimming areas where persons under the age of 14 are present or can be reasonably expected to be present.
Last year, he was charged with a breach of prohibition order after being arrested while parked in a gold van near a daycare and indoor playground.
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The young baseball players stood with heads bowed for a moment of silence on the Hueytown ball-field that sweltering August night in 1962.
Alabama's worst fears had just been realized when the body of 11-year-old Larry Wayne Thomas, wrapped in a blanket, was found in a shallow Oneonta grave, five days after a strange man lured the Midfield Elementary School fifth grader into his car with a promise of a soft drink from a Fairfield drug store.
The snatching of a child from a playground shocked the nation and created a hysteria that found a Birmingham News journalist deputized by law enforcement, thanks to his air-conditioned car, and on hand to capture the killer's chilling confession during the long drive from Baltimore. Meanwhile, an angry mob prepared to storm the jail seeking their own brand of justice.
The tragic tale is told in photos Alabama Media Group will be donating to the Alabama Department of Archives.
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Stockton police are searching for a suspect after a man was fatally shot along East Martin Luther King Boulevard early Sunday morning.
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Venture Beat reports: “Following a series of increasingly concrete 5G rollout announcements from AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile, Sprint today committed to launching mobile 5G service nationally in the first half of 2019 — at somewhat higher prices. The commitment suggests that the fourth-place U.S. carrier may lag behind larger rivals AT&T and Verizon, which will begin 5G deployments later in 2018, but may beat T-Mobile, which is targeting 2020 for full nationwide 5G coverage.”
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No arrests have been made in connection with the murder of a policeman found dead in his Nelson Mandela Bay home over the weekend, Eastern Cape police said on Monday.
Sergeant Linda Mzuko, 43, was found by his estranged wife when she went to visit him on Friday evening at his Wells Estate house.
She had found the front door open, police spokesperson Captain Andre Beetge confirmed.
He had been shot in the neck and body several times.
Beetge said it was believed that he had been killed the previous night.
"We won't rule out the possibility of this being a robbery, but nothing else besides his official state firearm seemed to have been taken from the house."
A "number of scenarios" were being investigated, Beetge added.
Mzuko had been an officer at the Bethelsdorp Police Station.
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**FILE PHOTO** Police will allege a 55-year-old South Mackay man was driving along Boddington St where he intentionally accelerated towards a large white dog and brown Rhodesian Ridgeback.
A MAN allegedly hit one dog and missed another in a car at South Mackay on Sunday before turning around to try and hit the pair again.
Police will allege the 55-year-old South Mackay man was driving along Boddington St at 5.30pm where he intentionally accelerated towards a large white dog and brown Rhodesian Ridgeback on the road.
The man is alleged to have hit one of the dogs with his car.
Police will further allege he then turned around and went back at the dogs but didn't hit them.
Police were able to find the Rhodesian Ridgeback in a nearby home but were unable to find the large white dog and are unsure of the injuries the dog has.
The 55-year-old man has been charged with animal cruelty and will appear in Mackay Magistrates Court on September 12.
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A woman suffered a neck injury in crash this lunchtime, which has left a Plymouth road blocked.
Police have confirmed they were called to Lipson Road at 12.45pm following reports of a two vehicle crash.
The collision occurred near Pentyre Terrace and Freedom Fields Park.
A force spokesperson said one woman had been injured and was complaining of neck pains.
The road is blocked and cars are having to mount the pavement to get around the crash scene, added the police spokesperson.
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday received the Sierra Leone President Julius Bio at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, the nation’s capital.
The aim of the meeting was to renew the bond of friendship between the two countries.
Downtown rally to address rash of gun violence in Detroit
DETROIT (AP) — Councilwoman Mary Sheffield says a rally will be held in downtown Detroit to address a rash of gun violence throughout the city.
Sheffield says Friday's 10 a.m. "call to action" at the Spirit of Detroit statue also will bring attention to Gun Violence Awareness month in June.
A man and woman were shot to death early Wednesday by two men who forced their way into a west side home. Early Tuesday, four people were wounded after an argument downtown.
Police say eight people were shot to death over the Memorial Day weekend and two men were slain May 24 in a gun battle outside a gas station.
Sheffield said in a release that the culture of violence is a "cancerous problem plaguing" Detroit and the nation.
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A 1926 Sesquicentennial half dollar graded MS-66+ a ... by NGC with a green CAC sticker sold for $32,900 at Heritage's April 27 CSNS Platinum Night auction in Schaumburg, Ill. Both sides of the 1926 Sesquicentennial half dollar graded MS-66+ a ... by NGC with a green CAC sticker is among the finest examples known of the issue.
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The New Hampshire House Labor Committee voted 14-7 against recommending the Right to Work legislation for approval in a lengthy hearing Wednesday at the Statehouse. Senate Bill 11, known as the New Hampshire Right to Work Act, bans public and private unions from requiring nonmembers to pay dues or agency fees.
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While hearing a case on the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, SC held that there is no absolute bar for granting anticipatory bail in a matter related to atrocities on SCs/STs, also added that a public servant can be arrested after grant of approval by the superior officer.
WARSAW, Poland — Polish officials say that a heavy storm that ravaged parts of western Poland has killed two people and injured 39.
Pawel Fratczak, a spokesman for firefighters, said Friday that tens of thousands of households were also without electricity after falling trees broke power lines when the storm hit overnight.
The victims were a 67-year-old man who was trying to secure his house's roof and a 58-year-old woman crushed by a falling tree.
Prime Minister Beata Szydlo visited the town of Zielona Gora in the region the hardest hit, meeting with local officials and vowing financial help for repairs.
Firefighters also worked Friday to remove fallen trees and help secure hundreds of torn-off roofs.
Former Rabbitohs coach Michael Maguire will overhaul the NRL's referee ranks next season, pushing Tony Archer into the new role of national referees director.
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Former referees boss Greg McCallum broke the news via a Facebook post on Monday, claiming Maguire will step in as a referees coach.
It means Archer no longer has any input on the appointment of match or video officials each weekend.
After a year full of controversy and drama over refereeing decisions, the NRL hopes Maguire can clean up the mess.
He was recently linked to a move to Parramatta after his former club South Sydney stole ex-Eels assistant Peter Gentle to work under Anthony Seibold at Redfern.
Maguire will be joined by chief video reviewer Bernard Sutton on a three-man panel to appoint referees weekly.
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A Longford GP has said he won't sanction abortions for mothers of healthy babies in the wake of last weekend's historic landslide referendum.
Two thirds of the country's electorate voted in favour of repealing the Eighth Amendment from Ireland's Constitution with 58 per cent of Longford voters following suit.
However, Longford town based GP Dr Syed Ali has revealed he will only be advising child bearing patients who present themselves in cases of fatal foetal abnormality to go through with terminations.
“In cases of down syndrome and any woman who has a deformed baby then yes, I will agree as there is a risk to the mother and the baby,” he said.
“But if someone comes in and the baby is healthy I will not advise for an abortion.”
Those comments come as government leaders begin the process of enacting legislation on foot of last weekend's overwhelming victory in favour of repeal.
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The Trump administration said on Tuesday that peace between the Israelis and Palestinians may not come in the form of a two-state solution - a dramatic shift from former president Barack Obama, who said he saw no alternative.
Speaking to reporters ahead of Donald Trump's meeting on Wednesday with his Israeli counterpart, a senior White House official said the US president is eager to begin facilitating a peace deal between the two side and hoping to bring them together soon.
But the official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity in order to preview the visit, said it will be up to the Israelis and Palestinians to determine what peace will entail.
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ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – After roaming the streets for months, Rue, Albany’s infamous rooster, has finally been safely captured.
It was a rainy Easter night rescue. After striking out on Thursday, a group of local animal lovers returned to the scene and this time managed to trap Rue using blankets and the side of a building.
Rue was taken to an animal farm in Kingston where he will be cared for along with other roosters and chickens of the same breed.
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Wells Fargo on Wednesday announced its plans to sell the 40-story Wells Fargo Center building on SW Fifth Avenue.
Wells Fargo currently leases out 40 percent of the building to other companies and plans to lease back space after the sale. The sale will include a five-story operations building across the street from the center on SW Jefferson Street.
The company says the sale will not result in any job losses and the building will retain its name.
Some of the approximately 900 employees working in the tower and operations building will move to other Wells Fargo offices in Portland and Beaverton.
The novelty of experiencing Iceland's waning winter season, and emerging spring weather helped the team on the challenging expedition. Photo-ONA The novelty of experiencing Iceland's waning winter season, and emerging spring weather helped the team on the challenging expedition.
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Saudi Arabia secured a 3-1 win over Bahrain on Wednesday to begin their 2018 AFC U-23 Championship Group B qualifiers on a successful note.
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Striker Abdulaziz Al Aryani opened the scoring for Saudi Arabia in the seventh minute, before Ali Jaafar Mohamed Madan equalised for Bahrain from the spot with 63 minutes on the clock at the Prince Faisal Bin Fahd Stadium.
However, Sami Al Najei was on hand to successfully convert a 73rd-minute penalty, while Bahrain’s Hamad Al Shamsan put through his own goal in the game’s dying embers to secure all three points for the Saudis.
The result sees Saudi Arabia, who are scheduled to meet Afghanistan on Friday, go second in the group behind table-topping Iraq.
Meanwhile, Akram Afif scored twice as hosts Qatar dominated Turkmenistan to emerge as 2-0 winners in their Group C encounter at Al Sadd Stadium.
MILWAUKEE — A new grocery store is open for business in Milwaukee!
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Wednesday, June 14th at the new Cermak Fresh Market at the Freshwater Plaza.
The 46,000 square foot grocery store was built with the help of $10 million in tax credits from the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority.
The Freshwater Plaza is located on S. 1st Street, down from UWM’s School of Freshwater Sciences.
Ulsan Hyundai's Mislav Orsic has been chosen as last week's Fans' Asian Player of the Week, following his impressive performance in his team's 6-2 win over Melbourne Victory in an AFC Champions League Matchday three fixture.
Orsic was exceptional, scoring two goals, as the South Korean side put in an impressive performance against their A-League opponents. He was also named the Toyota Player of the Week.
Ulsan were two goals up inside 20 minutes before the Croatian forward netted his first on 38 minutes and, with 15 minutes to play, Orsic added the final goal – his fourth of the campaign. He created four chances for his teammates apart from scoring those goals and contributed with three tackles.
Also in the fray for the honour were Adrian Mierzejewski of Sydney FC and Al Jazira's Ali Mabkhout - both of whom were impressive in the games this past week.
But the fans made their voice count as Orsic received a whopping 80% of the votes.
Congrats Orsic!
A 45-foot Response Boat-Medium from Coast Guard Station Seattle and an MH-65 dolphin helicopter from Coast Guard Air Station Port Angeles conduct night time hoisting training on April 4, 2016.
SEATTLE — The Coast Guard rescued two people and four dogs from a vessel that was sinking east of Point No Point in Puget Sound.
Officials received a call for help at about 8:30 p.m. Tuesday from the captain of a 26-foot pleasure craft. He said his vessel was taking on water.
The Dolphin aircrew arrived on scene at about 9 p.m., and a boat crew arrived soon after.
The crew of the Victoria Clipper, a catamaran-style passenger vessel was in the area and stood by in case the other passengers had to abandon ship.
A crewmember climbed aboard the distressed vessel, located a hole in the stern and plugged it before draining water from the vessel.
The boat crew towed the vessel to safety at Edmonds Marina.
In the isolated Alaskan wilderness, the last thing reclusive Henry Harry expects is for a woman in full bridal attire to show up during an epic snowstorm. As these two world-weary refugees navigate each other within the confines of Henry’s tiny cabin, they begin to reconcile their wounded pasts in this comedic drama.
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JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The World Health Organization has declared an end to the yellow fever outbreak that killed about 400 people in Congo and Angola, calling it “one of the largest and most challenging” in recent years.
The WHO statement Tuesday says 965 cases were confirmed but thousands of others had been suspected. Neither country had reported a new confirmed case in the past six months.
Angola in late December declared an end to its outbreak, and Congo made its announcement Tuesday.
The global health agency said more than 30 million people were vaccinated in emergency campaigns to control the outbreak in the two neighboring countries, which have among the world’s weakest health systems.
“This unprecedented response exhausted the global stockpile of yellow fever vaccines several times,” WHO said.
Ethan Happ is officially returning for his senior season.
Happ made the announcement on his Twitter page Wednesday afternoon.
The Badger standout had been working out for a few NBA teams, but had always said he wouldn't try the draft unless he felt he would get picked in the first round.
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A possible pipe bomb exploded underneath the Port Authority bus terminal in New York City today, sending rush-hour commuters scrambling to evacuate near the busy transit hub just blocks from Times Square, police sources said.
The explosive possibly detonated in an underground passageway at the terminal, sources said.
Christina Bathea, 29, told ABC News she was in the passageway on her way to work next to the terminal when she heard a bang, saw smoke and ran.
“If I didn’t believe in God, I believe in God today,” she said, adding that she commuted from Yonkers, New York.
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LONDON HSBC (HSBA.L) announced on Thursday a strategic partnership with financial technology company Tradeshift, that will allow the bank's clients to manage their supply chains and working capital requirements digitally.
HSBC said it invested an undisclosed sum last June in Tradeshift, which connects 1.5 million companies over 190 countries.
The deal announced on Thursday, the latest in increasingly common partnerships between traditional banks and financial technology firms, will allow HSBC customers to automate the paper-heavy process of ordering and invoicing along supply chains.
"The upside for us is the ability to finance more clients, earlier in the production cycle," said Vivek Ramachandran, an executive in HSBC's global trade business.
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Three youths are being hunted by the police for smashing a window after throwing snowballs at houses on a Sheffield estate.
The youths struck on Northern Avenue, Arbourthorne, at 11.25am on Monday.
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Man accused of molesting teenage Bollywood actress has been sent to police custody untill 13th December. Mumbai Police on Sunday arrested the man accused of molesting the actress on a Vistara Delhi-Mumbai flight after she shared her ordeal on social media.
The case was registered under section 354 of the Indian Penal Code (assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty), and Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO), after recording the 17-year-old's statement.
The National award winner had on Saturday night took to Instagram, alleging that a male co-passenger, who was sitting behind her on the flight, had rubbed his foot on her back and neck. The teenager, who has starred in a Bollywood blockbuster, was visibly shaken in her video post.
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Pope Francis met on Tuesday His Beatitude Sviatoslav Shevchuk, major archbishop of Kyiv-Halyč (Ukraine).Shevchuk has been a major critic of Pope Francis’ closeness and joint declaration with the Russian Orthodox church.Back in 2016 he said about the joint declaration: "This text has caused deep disappointment among many faithful of our church and among conscientious citizens of Ukraine. Today, many contacted me about this and said that they feel betrayed by the Vatican, disappointed by the half-truth nature of this document, and even see it as indirect support by the Apostolic See for Russian aggression against Ukraine.”
Oregon’s been awarded $350,000 by the National Tsunami Hazard Mitigation Program to increase resilience in coastal communities.
The money will be used to add 100 'Tsunami Hazard Zone’ signs along Highway 101 and to improve evacuation routes — so people can get to high ground quickly in the event of a tsunami.
Jonathan Allan with the Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries said they will also to use the money to model what happens to ships and fishing boats when a tsunami hits the Columbia River.
“If you’re already within the lower estuary, are there options? Go upriver? Where do you need to go? How quickly is it going to take you to get up those areas?” Allan said.
Some of the money will be used to provide the hotel industry with training to increase awareness among staff and visitors.
There’s a 20 percent chance the Oregon coast will be hit by a large earthquake in the next 50 years.
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Chicago Fire striker David Accam missed out on selection for next month's Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon.
He was among 26 players who were observed by head coach Avram Grant at the St Thomas Aquinas School Park last week.
But Accam could not justify his inclusion as Grant overlooked him in his provisional 26-man squad for the tournament.
He had a productive season season with Chicago Fire where he was named the club's Player of the Year.
Accam scored nine goals and five assists in 24 regular-season games.
He was part of the final 23-man squad at the last tournament in Equatorial Guinea.
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Tim Hardaway Jr. made a tying 3-pointer with 3.3 seconds remaining in regulation and scored nine points in overtime, including the go-ahead free throw, to lift the Atlanta Hawks to a 114-112 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday night. Hardaway made the first of two free throws with 10.8 seconds remaining in overtime for a 113-112 lead.
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A major road through Chislehurst has been shut due to an ongoing "police incident".
Perry street is currently closed to traffic and pedestrians between Old Perry Street and Bromley Lane.
Bromley MPS tweeted at 6.18pm that there was an ongoing "police incident" and urged people to "avoid the area".
People on social media have reported seeing "dozens" of police in the area, including an armed response unit, a large number of vehicles and a police helicopter.
Maddie Radford tweeted at 7.29pm: "At least 20 police vehicles at one end of Perry Street from what I can see."
There are queues in Chislehurst and at Frognal Corner according to the Transport for London (TfL) Traffic News Twitter account.
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The van was found at 942 Freeman Street in Toledo early Monday morning according to Lieutenant Robert Ring of Findlay. Employees of American Power Sports on Speedway Drive reported that a white 2011 Chevrolet Express company van, with a license plate of PEG7920, and multiple ATV's and motorcycle were stolen from the business around 5 a.m. Around 5:30 a.m. it was reported that a silver 2018 CargoMate enclosed box trailer had been stolen from the lot of Affordable U-Store-It on Marathon Way.
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Cities around the world are designing sidewalks with safety in mind, installing items such as benches, lights and art installations, to prevent drivers from jumping the curb.
Hundreds of fans had lined up before dawn Wednesday along downtown Pittsburgh streets and in Point State Park for a parade to celebrate the Penguins' Stanley Cup championship. Planners say as many as 500,000 people could turn out, surpassing the estimated 400,000 who attended last year's celebration, which was the biggest for any of the team's five Stanley Cup championships.
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Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart has saved some of his best work for December games. His performance vs. the Vikings continued a trend of late-season success. Jeff Siner jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Dancer-choreographers Terence Lewis and Lauren Gottlieb sign up for this edition of Lunchbox at a seafood haven to sway between food and dance, need and greed When we asked Lauren Gottlieb to pick her restaurant of choice for this edition of Lunchbox, her response was prompt. "Can we go to Bastian, please? It's my favourite."
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TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - A local park got some TLC on Sunday, thanks to a group of volunteers.
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Friends of the Arboretum made a visit to Deming Park in Terre Haute. They helped clean up around the Clark-Landsbaum Deming Park Holly Arboretum.
Volunteers pulled weeds, planted new trees and did some sprucing up around the area.
The group's mission is to oversee growth and development at the arboretum.
Liz Rosenberg, Erik Heffernan, Andrea Singer, Will Rigsby and Ned Curry are the culinary team behind Richmond's latest pop-up, Gold Cart. They plan to transport diners to a winter lodge in Quebec at Comfort at the end of the month.
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A 52-year-old man died Sunday morning when his recreational vehicle caught fire, an incident the city's fire chief called tragic. The fire was reported about 5:55 a.m. at 3190 Park Lane in North Fair Oaks, an unincorporated area of San Mateo County.
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Part of Highway 61 near LaGrange, Missouri is back open after state police diverted southbound traffic to one lane Wednesday night.
Missouri State Highway Patrol appeared to be administering a field sobriety test where a car had slid off the median near the LaGrange exit by Wakonda State Park.
Troopers were seen putting someone in the back of a squad car, but didn't say if anyone had been arrested and they didn't release any information about what exactly happened.
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The Chicago Cubs maintain the top spot in USA TODAY's power rankings, but the Toronto Blue Jays plummet after their worst start in franchise history. Week 2 MLB power rankings: Orioles make move, Cubs hold top spot The Chicago Cubs maintain the top spot in USA TODAY's power rankings, but the Toronto Blue Jays plummet after their worst start in franchise history.
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Many businesses are starting to adjust their leave policies to adapt to the ever changing needs of Millennials. This follows the lead that the tech industry has established, improving loyalty and performance by offering in-house perks and flexible time-off policies. As young people start to take care of sick or dying parents, companies such as Facebook are now rejiggering its employee programs to allow for bereavement. These changes set an example for other industries; showing that understanding the real needs of your employees encourages loyalty, makes for a better workplace, and in turn increases productivity. Cartoon by Ed Hall.
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GREELEY, Colo. — Andre Spight set career highs with 41 points and eight 3-pointers to set Northern Colorado's single-game scoring mark as the Bears beat Montana State 86-63 on Saturday.
Jalen Sanders scored 12 points with a career-high 17 rebounds, Jonah Radebaugh added 11 points with 10 boards, and the Bears (15-9, 6-5 Big Sky Conference) made 10 3-pointers and shot 51.5 per cent from the field.
Northern Colorado led 15-8 after Spight hit his first set of back-to-back 3s, 33-25 after his second set, and 38-34 at halftime behind his 18 points.
Spight hit four 3s in a 16-6 run for a 54-40 Bears' lead and Northern Colorado led by 21 on Sanders' free throw with 3:21 to go. Spight scored seven straight points in the final 1:56.
The case in which embattled MMD President Nevers Mumba has been charged with giving false information to a public officer has been adjourned to February 22nd.
Dr Mumba found himself in trouble after storming ZNBC studios in the post election tension protesting the coverage of the public broadcaster over the UPND petition.
The former MMD leader who has now aligned himself to the UPND was initially charged with illegal trespass but the indictment was changed on the request of the prosecution team.
Mumba was due to open his defence but his lead defence lawyer Robert Simeza was not in court on account of illness.
Magistrate David Simusamba adjourned the matter to February 22nd and 23rd for commencement of trial.
Invicta FC, the all-female promotion that streams on UFC Fight Pass, recently announced 2016 award winners for “Fighter of the Year,” “Fight of the Year” and more.
Megan Anderson picked up the top honor, while the strawweight title fight between Angela Hill and Livia Renata Souza scored the best fight.
Newcomer, Knockout and Submission of the year were also named, while the runner-up in each category were honored by the promotion.
The awards were voted on by the fans through an online survey.
Anderson steps back inside the cage on January 14 to meet Charmaine Tweet in the main event of Invicta FC 21.
Rankins injured his foot during Sunday's season finale against the Falcons, Josh Katzenstein of NOLA.com reports.
The specifics of Rankins' injury aren't clear. Barring anything serious, he should be ready for next season.
Implantable medical devices powered by batteries only exist in a few spheres of clinical practice. It is partly because most batteries are made of nasty things that have to be safely contained inside a strong metal case, making impractical a lot of what is actually possible. Researchers at the Fudan University in Shanghai, China have just reported on a new type of battery that relies on electrolytes that are commonly used in medicine and research, including saline solution and cell-culture medium. Being sodium-ion batteries, since they’re not relying on toxic or corrosive substances to operate, makes them fundamentally safe and compatible with the body.
A teenage girl used Apple's Find My iPhone app to help her secret boyfriend rescue her from a forced marriage thousands of miles away in Bangladesh.
A court heard her parents tricked her into going on a sham holiday from their home in Leeds, West Yorks, as part of a plot to force her to marry her cousin.
The girl, who cannot be named for legal reasons, said they physically pressured her into going through with plans for the wedding in July 2016, and said she was expected to have a child with her cousin so he could obtain a British visa.
Details of her rescue by British authorities emerged at Leeds Crown Court. They were able locate her after she secretly contacted her boyfriend of eight months in the UK before the wedding took place.
The girl, now 19, used the Find My iPhone app and Instagram locations to secretly alert her boyfriend back in the UK, who she hadn't told her family about.
MAQUOKETA, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say a teacher who showed up drunk at his eastern Iowa classroom has lost his teaching license for two years.
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IRONWOOD—Anthony R. Holland, district ranger for the Watersmeet/Iron River - Bessemer Ranger districts, had made a final decision to implement the East Iron-Phelps OHV Connector Project on June 26.
This project will change the motorized access designation on 22 miles of road. The project is specific to Forest Roads 3110, 3210, 3270 and 3920 within Iron and Gogebic counties.
The roads will be open to all motorized vehicle access (off-highway vehicles in addition to the existing access for cars and trucks).
Access on Forest Roads 3110, 3270 and 3920 is now available. The current 2017 Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) has not been modified to reflect this change.
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MARSEILLE, France, July 4 (Reuters) - Witness accounts point to the death of HNA Group’s Wang Jian in southern France being an accident, police said on Wednesday.
“He stood on the edge of a sharp drop to get his family to take a picture of him and fell,” said lieutenant-colonel Hubert Meriaux of the Vaucluse gendarmerie force, adding that Wang fell 15 meters off a wall.
“Witness accounts point to a likely accident,” Meriaux said, adding that an autopsy would be carried out to determine the cause of death. (Reporting by Jean-Francois Rosnoblet Writing by Ingrid Melander; editing by Michel Rose)
It was a generational shift that the Congress has been praying for. Thirteen years after he entered politics, Rahul Gandhi is set to take over as the president of the Congress from mother Sonia Gandhi, as a unanimous choice. The grand old party, desperately seeking resurrection, on Monday came out in full strength as Rahul Gandhi filed his nomination for the post of president.
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Starting the season with a win, the Joel Barlow High girls golf team defeated Weston 227-238 at Aspetuck Valley Country Cub on Monday, April 17.
Molly Healey led Barlow with a round of 49 for nine holes and was the medalist for the match. Jessica Huminski shot a 57, a stroke ahead of Madison Amente.
Elena Boask shot a 63. Also playing in the match, Shannon Gilbert had a 74.
Halley Melito led Weston with a 54.
LAKELAND, Fla. (AP) — A Florida man is suing his friend for misleading him about the value of his $1 million lottery ticket, and for pocketing the proceeds after helping him cash it in.
The Lakeland Ledger (http://bit.ly/2ssuIs8) reports 45-year-old John Rhoades asked his 28-year-old friend Tyler Scott for help after realizing the scratch-off ticket he bought in April was a winner. Rhoades says he didn't know how much the ticket was worth or how to cash it in.
The lawsuit says Scott told Rhoades it was worth $100,000. Attorneys for Scott say he gave Rhoades the money to buy the ticket, and that Scott scratched the ticket and won, later giving his friend $64,000.
A judge issued an order freezing both men's bank accounts until ownership of the winning ticket can be determined.
Brandon Saad scored three times in his return to Chicago and Ryan Hartman had a goal and four assists, helping the Blackhawks pound the Pittsburgh Penguins 10-1 on Thursday night.
According to the Jones Creek Police Department, there is no new information proving R. Kelly is running and illegal cult in Atlanta, despite claims from a city official. On Friday, Fulton County Chairman John Eaves, told the media the police department had new evidence against R. Kelly to launch a new investigation. R. Kelly’s camp is furious with Eaves over his news conference saying R. Kelly is “outraged” at the insinuation he’s doing anything wrong and believes Eaves is using the situation for his own personal gain.
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Vibrio Vulnificus is a bacterium in the same family as those that cause cholera. Since April 27, more than 101,800 suspected cholera cases and 789 cholera deaths have been reported in 19 of the country's 22 governorates, the WHO announced in a... Since April 27, more than 101,800 suspected cholera cases and 789 cholera deaths have been reported in 19 of the country's 22 governorates, the WHO announced in a Twitter post in Arabic on Thursday.
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Sam Kelly captured this image on a chilly morning in December 2017 in
Dedham, a village in northeast Essex, England. Sam said:
Thermals were required … Brrr!
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Patriots receiver Julian Edelman made the best catch in Super Bowl LI, and came up big when the team needed it most. He was vital in helping the team come back from a 25-point deficit against the Falcons to win.
Edelman recently appeared on “The Tonight Show” and did a funny skit with Jimmy Fallon, in which he pondered using “the catch” to his advantage.
He talked about considering opening a New England seafood restaurant called “Edelman’s Catch,” and some other stuff, which you can watch in the video below.
The name does have a nice ring to it!
SAN JUAN COUNTY, Utah – Shane Ferrari from the San Juan County Sheriff’s Office posted an unexpected press release last week.
Ferrari’s dog aka Josie Ferrari “The Mutt,” was found to have torn up the body of a decorative elf, and Ferrari did what every good cop does: He put Josie “under arrest,” and made a release of information for Facebook:
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Highly organized and warring drug gangs manage drug trafficking and distribution at all levels, while law officials fight hard to protect the city.
K-Bank, South Korea's first Internet-only bank, said Tuesday it has attracted more than 200,000 customers in two weeks after launching operations.
K-Bank has also attracted about 230 billion won ($203 million) worth of deposits and made loans worth some 130 billion won so far, bank officials said.
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The pace of growth in K-Bank's deposits and loans was faster than originally expected.K-Bank, formed by a consortium of KT Corp., Woori Bank and 19 other companies, set a target of attracting 500 billion won worth of deposits and making loans worth 400 billion won this year.Internet banks offer banking and other financial services without physical branch networks.K-Bank, which is open around the clock, offers ordinary deposits, time deposits and card loans with more favorable interest rates than the ones offered by traditional banks. (Yonhap)
Sanchez was cut from major-league camp Monday, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
After reporting to minor-league camp, Sanchez will likely be assigned to Triple-A Sacramento. Sanchez missed much of the Giants' games this spring as he had to tend to a hamstring injury. With Buster Posey and Nick Hundley poised to serve as the team's catchers this season, Sanchez will provide organizational depth.
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – The New York Attorney General’s Office has served subpoenas to two opioid distributors as part of a multi-state investigation into their marketing and sales practices.
The office says it suspects the dangerously addictive pain pills may have improperly been given to people. It’s asking for internal communications relating to suspicious orders.
The two companies subpoenaed are based in Ohio and San Francisco.
NEWARK, Del. (CBS) — Three University of Delaware students were robbed at gunpoint over the weekend.
Newark police say the students were robbed on Saturday around 9:50 p.m. in the unit block of Benny Street.
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According to police, the three 19-year-old students say they were approached from behind by two suspects while walking on Benny Street.
Police say one of the victims pulled out a handgun and demanded the students turn over their property.
One of the victims ran, while the other two gave the suspects their credit cards and a cell phone.
Police say the suspects then fled northwest on foot.
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The suspects are described as white or Hispanic men, with a thin build, between the ages of 20 and 25, wearing hooded sweatshirts and dark clothing.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective James Skinner at 302-366-7100 ext. 3135, or JSkinner@newark.de.us.
Man convicted of 1st-degree murder in drug-deal robbery case
BEAVER, Pa. (AP) — Jurors in western Pennsylvania who earlier reported a deadlock have convicted a man of first- and second-degree murder and robbery in what prosecutors call a drug deal robbery that claimed two lives.
The panel reached a verdict after resuming deliberations Monday in the trial of 19-year-old Lawrence Reddick Jr. in the 2016 deaths of 18-year-old Dane Mathesius and 16-year-old William Booher in Aliquippa.
Jurors reported an 11-to-1 deadlock Friday, saying one juror was "not following the definition of reasonable doubt," but resumed deliberations after the definition was read to them.
The cases of two defendants have been adjudicated. Nineteen-year-old Ronald Foster was convicted of third-degree murder and sentenced to 34 to 70 years. Nineteen-year-old Deontae Jones said during testimony that he awaits sentencing on a juvenile court robbery conspiracy plea.
In this Tuesday, July 18, 2017 file photo, Shiite Volunteers fighters of the Imam Ali Brigade, an armed faction with the Iraqi Popular Mobilization Forces, train in their camp in Najaf, 100 miles (160 kilometers) south of Baghdad, Iraq. (AP Photo/Anmar Khalil)
Governor Rauner was forced to clarify his remarks on the violence in Charlottesville after initially refusing to call it “domestic terrorism.” Initially, Rauner responded to reporters questions today with a condemnation of the violence, but when asked if it were terrorism, said he’d like to see the legal definition of terrorism first. After Democrats, including potential challenger J.B. Pritzker pounced on Rauner’s reluctance, he issued a statement saying that what happened in Charlottesville was, in fact, domestic terrorism.
If you live near West Franklin Street in Evansville, you may have smelled the gumbo cooking.
The 5th annual Franklin Street Gumbo Cook Off kicked off Saturday afternoon with more than 1,000 eager eaters.
More than 20 different gumbos were served with rice. Twenty dollars got people an armband that gets you half a cup of gumbo from each stand, keepsake mug, and a free ride on the shuttle from one end of Franklin to the other.
All profits from the event will be divided up among the participating non-profit groups.
In the first four years, more than $60,000 was raised.
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Captain Chip Michalove and his crew at Outcast Sport Fishing are known for their unbelievable great white shark captures, but earlier this week they caught another one of the ocean's most mysterious and magical creatures. Video shows the crew catching a 16-foot manta ray off the coast of Hilton Head Island.
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Natural gas gatherer and processor Azure Midstream Partners LP is seeking a court order to approve its plan to sell itself at auction next month with a $151.1 million offer by M5 Midstream LLC to set a floor on bidding.
Azure said in court papers filed Friday in U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas that it aims to hold an auction on March 10 with M5, another gas processor, serving as a stalking-horse.
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JACKSON, Miss. — Mississippi’s governor has signed the nation’s tightest abortion restrictions into law.
Republican Gov. Phil Bryant signed House Bill 1510 on Monday afternoon. It becomes law immediately and bans most abortions after 15 weeks’ gestation. Bryant has frequently said he wants Mississippi to be the “safest place in America for an unborn child.”
The law’s only exceptions are if a fetus has health problems making it “incompatible with life” outside of the womb at full term, or if a pregnant woman’s life or a “major bodily function” is threatened by pregnancy. Pregnancies resulting from rape and incest aren’t exempted.
Abortion rights advocates are calling the law unconstitutional because it limits abortion before fetuses can live outside the womb. The owner of Mississippi’s only abortion clinic opposes the law and has pledged to sue.
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Reliever Chris Martin has agreed to a two-year, $4 million contract with the Texas Rangers, according to multiple reports.
The 31-year-old right-hander has pitched in Japan the past two seasons for the Nippon-Ham Fighters. In 92 appearances he was 2-2 with a 1.12 ERA and 22 saves in 88 1/3 innings. He struck out 91 batters while walking just 13.
He last pitched in the major leagues in 2015, when he made 24 appearances for the New York Yankees and finished 0-2 with a save and had a 5.66 ERA in 20 2/3 innings pitched.
The news was first reported by The Athletic.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 3 Night' game
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Pick 3 Night" game were:
9-7-3, Sum It Up: 19
(nine, seven, three; Sum It Up: nineteen)
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DENVER -- Eastbound Interstate 70 was closed east of Sheridan Boulevard for nearly an hour Monday morning because of at least two crashes, the Denver Police Department said.
The crashes happened just before 8 a.m. involving five, police said.
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Traffic quickly backed up beyond Sheridan Boulevard toward Wadsworth Boulevard. All lanes reopened about 8:50 a.m.
Police were allowing some vehicles to pass on the shoulder, while some drivers were turning around and exiting the interstate on on-ramps.
It's not known if there are any injuries or the cause of the crashes.
BERLIN — A court in western Germany has ruled that a German man must serve the sentence of a Chilean court for his role in the sexual abuse of children at a secretive German colony in Chile.
The dpa news agency reported Monday that the court in the town of Krefeld said Hartmut Hopp must serve in Germany the five-year sentence given to him by a Chilean court in 2011 for 16 counts of aiding in the sexual abuse of children.
The crimes took place at the Colonia Dignidad enclave, where residents were physically and psychologically abused for three decades beginning in 1961 after moving there from Germany.
Hopp fled to Germany before the verdict took legal effect.
The 73-year-old denies the charges and his attorney says he will appeal the ruling.
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Gardaí are dealing with a serious crash in Co. Kildare.
The Dublin Region Homeless Executive says the man found dead on a street in Dublin today had not been in contact with homeless services since 2011.
Four South Georgia middle school students are close to making their dreams come true, from a simple STEM class project that has allowed them to advance in a national competition.
's stock had its "equal weight" rating reaffirmed by equities researchers at Barclays PLC in a note issued to investors on Monday. They currently have a GBX 1,608 price objective on the stock.
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Offset Cops A Car For The Man That Saved Him From His Car Accident
After Offset was involved in a terrible car accident a few weeks ago in Atlanta he tracked down the good Samaritan that helped him. Offset was able to get in contact with the gentleman and the superstar gifted him with a Nissan Altima. The man was reportedly without a car and walking to work the morning he helped him after the accident.
The man who helped save Offset after his car accident in Atlanta was walking to work that day, so Offset bought him a new car. pic.twitter.com/wWpgT1WTCE — Karen Civil (@KarenCivil) May 30, 2018
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Josua Every, 23, (right) is a accused of stabbing Taylor Friloux, 21, to death at a restaurant in Kenner. (Source: Kenner Police and Facebook)
A man accused of stabbing and killing a manager at a Raising Cane's is scheduled to be in court Monday for a motion hearing.
Joshua Every is accused of killing Taylor Friloux in June of 2016.
Friloux was a manager of the Kenner Raising Cane's location on Williams Boulevard, and investigators said they believe the two worked together months before.
Police said Every and another man ambushed an employee, forcing their way inside.
Every stabbed Friloux, took one thousand dollars, then stabbed her several more times, according to police.
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Fertilize hardy fruit trees: Apple, peach, pear and plum trees and fruit bushes, such as blackberry, blueberry and grape vines, will benefit from fertilization this month. Choose a general purpose fertilizer or a fruit tree fertilizer and follow label directions. For blueberries, use an acid-loving plant fertilizer. Fertilize citrus in early February.
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Investigators said when officers arrived on scene they found the victim unresponsive inside a 2009 Dodge Caliber. (Source: WOIO)
A man was found dead inside a car in Akron on Feb. 3 with several gunshot wounds.
The Akron Police Department said around 2 a.m. officers responded to the 300 block of West Miller Avenue for shots fired.
Investigators said when officers arrived on scene they found the victim unresponsive inside a 2009 Dodge Caliber.
Authorities said the victim had several gunshot wounds.
The name of the victim has not been released at this time.
No suspect information is available at this time.
Police are asking anyone with information about the incident to call 330-375-2490.
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Artist Annie Davis Orchard will host a closing reception for her retrospective Thursday, Jan. 5, from 5-9 p.m. at Finder’s Fayre Antiques, 1485 Calder in Beaumont.
“It has been quite an opportunity to show a collection of my work that spans my life over a period of time,” Orchard said. “My work progresses. I am never finished. My art keeps changing and evolving. This is great chance for subtle shifts and twists as the art changes its form.”
Orchard will have a special offer of 10 percent off any work bought that evening.
“I have had great response, and this is a chance to offer something back to my supporters,” she said.
The work features drawings and paintings, as well as mixed-media and sculptural works.
The exhibition began Dec. 1, and Orchard said she hopes people who missed the opening reception will visit the gallery during the Mildred Building’s “First Thursday” celebration and to see and talk about the work.
For more information, call Finder’s Fayre at (409) 833-7000.
The U.N. envoy for Iraq is urging political leaders in this “crucial” post-election period to swiftly form an inclusive new government that works across sectarian and ethnic divides.
Jan Kubis told the Security Council on Wednesday that it’s essential the new government “works as one” to pursue political, economic and social reforms.
He urged Iraq’s “political elites to draw the necessary conclusions” from this month’s electoral turnout, the lowest since Saddam Hussein was toppled in 2003. He cited “the need for improved representation, justice for all, democratic accountability, and good governance void of corruption, sectarian quota system, nepotism and patronage.”
U.S. Ambassador Nikki Haley also called this “a key moment in Iraqi history,” saying the next government will make important decisions “that will set Iraq’s course for decades to come.”
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) - A tentative five-year labor contract with nearly 35,000 New Jersey state workers includes a pair of 2 percent raises, but the Murphy administration isn't discussing the terms or what the agreement will cost the state.
The only details provided so far have come from the Communication Workers of America, which says the pact achieved its goals.
The union says the proposed deal with Democratic Gov. Tom Murphy for the years 2015 through 2019 lets workers recoup step increases that former Republican Gov. Chris Christie had discontinued. It also spares them from some increases in health insurance premiums.
Murphy spokesman Dan Bryan says the administration is waiting until after the deal is ratified before commenting on it.
Murphy won election last year with the support of organized labor, including the Communication Workers.
A service member in the U.S.-led coalition battling the Islamic State group has died in a “non-combat related incident” in Iraq.
A statement from the U.S. military said the service member was killed on Monday, without providing further details. It did not identify the individual or give a nationality.
According to the Pentagon, there are 4,815 U.S. troops in Iraq, including special operations forces. They are mainly providing logistical and other support to Iraqi combat forces, but have been operating closer to the front lines as part of a massive operation to retake the IS-held city of Mosul.
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) - Police have once again arrested a man accused of taking thousands of dollars in deposits from clients for rental homes and not following through.
Mohamed Donald was arrested in February and again in April on charges stemming from his real estate deals. He was released from jail both times.
Last month, 7News reported the story of new clients who accused Donald of continuing his real estate practices while he was out on bond.
The Broward State Attorney requested that his bond be revoked, but Donald did not show up to his Nov. 28 hearing.
Donald will now await trial behind bars.
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At a time of tension between the police and the African American community due to a recent police shooting, Louis hears from both sides of the debate.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has thanked Russia for organizing a conference on the Syrian peace process in Sochi, saying the event will contribute to the peace talks in Geneva. “I believe we are at a meaningful stage in the peace process,” he said. The event concluded with “a statement fully in line with a common understanding” that Russia and the UN have about how progress could be made on settling the Syrian armed conflict, the UN chief said. Special Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura represented the UN in Sochi.
Former presidential candidate Bernie Sanders apologizes for his campaign worker James T Hodgkison and the attempted mass murder of republicans in congress.
Bernie’s campaign worker James T Hodgkison (66) [pictured left] shot five people:
♦ House GOP Whip Steve Scalise
♦ Zak Barth (congressional aide)
♦ Matt Mika (lobbyist)
♦ David Bailey (capitol hill police)
♦ Krystal Griner (capitol hill police)
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It will be interesting to see if the Democrats on Capitol Hill continue supporting political violence against President Trump and Republicans now that their supporters have started shooting people.
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PETERSBURG, Va. (WRIC) — Petersburg Police have arrested a man in connection with a throat slashing incident that occurred over the weekend.
Christopher Taylor, 32, was arrested Monday in connection with a robbery that occurred in downtown Petersburg.
Once he was in custody, detectives were able to secure warrants on Taylor for a Sunday throat slashing that occurred in the 3200 block of South Crater Road. Attack victim Bill Sizemore told police the individual used a box cutter in the crime.
Taylor has now been charged with attempted murder and aggravated malicious wounding in the attack on Sizemore.
Taylor, from Petersburg, is being held at Riverside Regional Jail.
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Slauson (biceps) was participating in position and special teams drills Tuesday, Andrew Walker of the Colts' official site reports.
Slauson was placed on injured reserve by the Chargers in October after undergoing surgery on his torn biceps and signed a contract with the Colts in March. The 32-year-old participating at this point in the offseason is a good indication he avoided any major setbacks in his recovery process.
Police are searching for the person who broke into a barber shop in south Lansing early Monday morning.
It happened just after 12:30 a.m. at the "Big Hit" Barber Shop on South Martin Luther King Blvd.\
Officers say the front door was broken when they arrived at the scene. No word yet if anything was taken.
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – A man has died after police say he was shot multiple times inside a car on Monday night.
It happened in the 100 block of E. Gorgas Lane around 6:30 p.m.
Police say they found an unresponsive 33-year-old man inside of a orange Dodge Charger.
He was shot 9 times throughout the upper body, CBS3 has learned.
The man was transported to an area hospital where he later died.
No arrests have been made.
Anyone with any information is asked to call police at 215-686-TIPS.
On April 23, 2018, Frances Smeyne (nee Zimmerman), beloved wife of the late Jacob Smeyne; devoted mother of Joel (Linda) Smeyne and Rona (late Gilbert) Seelig; dear sister of Sylvia Levitt and the late Anna Oliver, Robert and Harmon Zimmerman; adored daughter of the late Jennie and Samuel Zimmerman; loving grandmother of Jill (late Jay) Cohen and Sari (Eugene) Lipitz; cherished great-grandmother of Zachary and Samara Cohen, Sophie and Chloe Lipitz. Services at SOL LEVINSON & BROS., INC., 8900 Reisterstown Road, at Mount Wilson Lane, on Thursday, April 26, at 10 a.m. Interment at Beth El Memorial Park, Randallstown. Please omit flowers. Contributions in her memory may be sent to Beth El Congregation, 8101 Park Heights Ave., Baltimore, MD 21208. In mourning at 12017 Ridge Valley Drive, Owings Mills, MD 21117, Thursday only.
The left-hander walked none and struck out seven.
Lily Beth Waddle and Taelor Chang homered in the second inning as each had two hits for the Lady Saints. Chang doubled in the third and finished the game with seven RBI.
Southside scored three runs in the first and third innings, sandwiched around a six-spot in the second.
Web Industries’ (Marlborough, Mass.) new Thermoplastic Composite Development and Qualification Center is specifically designed, staffed, and equipped for the purpose of creating processes that format thermoplastic carbon fiber prepreg materials, including PEEK, PEKK and PPS, for use in various fabrication technologies. The facility is also employed to qualify the equipment that will process the new thermoplastic composite formats.
WINNER of the Best White Rice category goes to…
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When it comes to a sumptuous meal of rice and accompanying dishes, you’ll want to be eating good-quality grains. Jasmine Sunwhite rice, which is well-loved for its superior quality and fragrance, will surely satisfy your taste buds. Imported from Thailand, once the husk is removed, the rice is packed immediately and shipped to ensure hygiene and quality. Jasmine Sunwhite rice comes in 2kg, 5kg and 10kg packs – you’ll love its subtle floral fragrance and fluffy texture when cooked. It’s delicious when eaten with side dishes, or even to make the family’s favourite chicken rice. Aside from its aroma, Jasmine Sunwhite rice packs in essential nutrients such as calcium, protein, fibre, vitamins B1 and B2, potassium, and sodium.
We are already fully onboard with Netflix's upcoming comedy Friends from College.
The series focuses on a group of friends 20 years after they graduated Harvard together, and it has one hell of a cast. Friends from College stars Keegan-Michael Key, Cobie Smulders, Fred Savage, Nat Faxon, Annie Parisse and Jae Suh Park. Billy Eichner, Kate McKinnon and Ike Barinholtz also appear.
Based on the first official trailer, the relationships between these friends are going to get messy fast! There are affairs, party busses with stripper poles, fights over deciding whether or not to have a child and also some slow-mo walking for good measure because, why not?
Friends from College comes from Nick Stoller (Forgetting Sarah Marshall) and Francesca Delbanco, with Stoller directing all eight episodes.
Friends from College premieres Friday, July 14 on Netflix.
× Police investigate three-vehicle fatal crash in Branch County
BRANCH COUNTY, Mich. — The Branch County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a three-vehicle accident that left a 64-year-old Coldwater man dead.
It happened around 3:23 p.m. Friday in Batavia Township. The Sheriff’s Office says Jeffery Lynn Jonas was waiting to turn left on to Pond Drive off US-12, when an SUV driven by Magali Lagunas of Bronson, 41, rear-ended Jonas’ vehicle (a Ford Fiesta), pushing it into the path of a third vehicle. Police say that third vehicle – a pickup driven by Christopher Pavka, 64, of Coldwater- then broadsided Jonas’ vehicle.
Sheriff’s investigators say Pavka and Lagunas later were taken to Promedica of Coldwater for treatment of minor injuries. And Jonas was declared dead at the scene of the accident.
Besides Branch and Calhoun county sheriff’s deputies, responders from Lifecare Ambulance, Bronson Fire Department, and 911 Towing assisted at the scene.
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Guelph Police received a call about a possible impaired driver on Ferguson Street around 9:30 p.m. on Saturday night.
Officers located the car and arrested the driver for impaired driving.
A search of the car revealed that the driver was in possession of a small quantity of drugs and an explosive disc used for target shooting.
A 25-year-old Guelph man was charged with multiple offences including impaired operation of a vehicle (by drug) and two counts of possessing an explosive substance.
He was held for a bail hearing.
This is one of the most epic photobombs I’ve ever seen.
However, I do feel like it would be tough to look away while that massive whale is doing a glorious jump!
The Broken Bow Senior Legion baseball team ended up losing their home debut at Paul Brown Field Friday night against Ogallala 11-1 in 6 innings. They have a chance to beat Ogallala on the road May 29.
John Oliver figured out what Trump's message should have been. Why couldn't Trump?
“Nazis are a lot like cats: If they like you, it’s probably because you’re feeding them," Oliver pointed out.
"Trump had multiple chances to make a strong statement against the extremists who helped elect him to the presidency, and yet he failed to do so each time.
“What kind of fucking idiot would not immediately distance himself from them?”
Oliver said Trump can't clean up this mess now. “It’ll be too late because his first response is who he is,” said Oliver.
“It simply doesn’t get easier than disavowing Nazis. It’s as much of a presidential gimme as pardoning a fucking turkey. It is almost impossible to screw it up. But that’s exactly what happened.”
The restaurant burned for awhile before someone noticed it and called 911, Plano Fire-Rescue Captain Peggy Harrell told KXAS-TV (NBC5).
The building is expected to be heavily damaged, she said.
The IHOP next door is closed as crews continue to work, Shannon Murray of KDFW-TV (Channel 4) reports.
Pakistan is borrowing few hundred million dollars from China to avoid the bankruptcy. Not sure how Pakistan is going to pay $1.5 billion to Turkey for this deal but it's time Pakistan better concentrate on economy rather than buying stuff she can't afford.
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Erie County Coroner Lyell Cook has ruled the death of 44 year old Keeno Butler as a homicide.
He said a four-and-a-half hour autopsy determined the cause of death as complications of blunt force trauma.
Erie Police charged the victim's girlfriend, 44 year old Windi Thomas with aggravated assault and other crimes.
Detectives will meet with representatives of the Erie County District Attorney's Office Tuesday to determine what additional charges to file against Thomas.
Police say the woman called 911 and told the dispatcher she killed her boyfriend.
Detectives say they believe the victim and defendant had been involved in a domestic argument fueled by alcohol.
As a retired military officer I support the young men who choose to kneel as a protest against racial injustice and police brutality. The NFL owners’ action isn’t about patriotism. They are simply trying to protect their profits (“NFL Adopts New Anthem Policy,” Sports, May 24).
I support the players who protest because when I was commissioned I took an oath to support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies foreign and domestic. I didn’t get to choose which amendments to the Constitution or whose...
China kept fuel exports to North Korea to a trickle in March and exported no corn to its neighbor for a third straight month.Official data from the General Administration of Customs showed a sixth straight month of no shipments of diesel, gasoline and fuel oil. The only oil products sent to North Korea were 3 tons of jet fuel and 55 tons of liquefied petroleum gas.
After spiking in the early hours Monday, the air quality health index in Edmonton is back down to low risk.
Environment Canada reduced the index to 3, or low risk, at 10 a.m.
The index had hovered at 10+ or very high risk around midnight, as high winds blew smoke from the B.C. wildfires into the city, creating elevated risk for people with lung conditions in particular.
4/23/18 Raw Viewership
Monday Night Raw drew an average of 3,104,000 viewers this week, down 558,000 viewers from last week’s broadcast. It was the least-watched Raw since the February 5 episode. Hour one had 3,283,000 viewers, followed by 3,210,000 in the second hour, before dropping to 2,819,000 viewers in the third and final hour. Raw lost 464,000 viewers from hour one to hour three. Raw was #3, #4, and #6 in the top 50 cable chart among the 18-49 demographic as the NBA Playoffs on TNT took the night. It was #4 in overall viewership for the night.
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Kelsea Ballerini records the likely title track of her new album with her fiance
ABC/Image Group LAEven though Kelsea Ballerini just got engaged to her fiancé Morgan Evans over the Christmas holidays, the “Yeah Boy” singer tells E! News she expects to tie the knot sometime this year. The Best New Artist nominee also admits any thoughts of wedding planning were officially on hold until after this week’s Grammys.
“He’s really hot!” Kelsea says of Morgan. “He’s an Australian country music artist and he’s coming over here this year to start his music over here.”
“[He has the] kindest heart I’ve ever met in my life,” she adds, “and I’m excited for everyone to get to know him for themselves.”
Kelsea also tells Entertainment Tonight that she and Morgan have recorded a song together for her sophomore album — one that’s likely to be the title track.
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WASHINGTON — The Pentagon official tells The Associated Press that transgender people can enlist in the military beginning Jan. 1, despite President Donald Trump’s opposition.
The new policy reflects growing legal pressure on the issue and the difficult hurdles the federal government would have to cross to enforce Trump’s demand to ban transgender individuals from the military. Two federal courts already have ruled against the ban.
Potential transgender recruits will have to overcome a lengthy and strict set of physical, medical and mental conditions that make it possible, though difficult, for them to join the armed services.
Maj. David Eastburn says the enlistment of transgender recruits will start Jan. 1 and go on amid the legal battles. The Department of Defence also is studying the issue.
DENVER (AP) — Demonstrators are marching and waving signs in at least four Colorado cities after a white supremacist rally in Virginia turned deadly.
Rallies were held Sunday in Denver, Durango, Fort Collins and Lafayette.
In Denver, several hundred demonstrators gathered beneath a statue of Martin Luther King Jr. in City Park and then marched about two miles west to the state Capitol as an afternoon thunderstorm brought a brief rain shower.
They chanted and clapped for speakers on the Capitol steps.
In Fort Collins, marchers chanted “Everyone is welcome here. No hate, no fear.” One demonstrator’s sign said, “Make racists ashamed again.”
Protesters at a Durango intersection waved signs saying “Fight white supremacy” and “End racism.”
Demonstrators waved at motorists along a Lafayette street. One held a sign that said “Honk for peace!”
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Sara J. Winston will discuss her practice and 2017 book project published with Candor Arts, A Lick and a Promise, in which family portraits, landscapes, photographs of objects, and writing by the author and her father outline the impact of chronic inter-generational illness within her family. Book signing to follow.
Sara J. Winston uses the language of photography and photobooks to explore the cycles of illness and wellness caused by chronic autoimmunity. She earned her MFA in Photography from Columbia College Chicago in 2014. Winston’s work has been exhibited nationally and internationally, including The Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington, DC and The Pingyao International Photography Festival in China. Her publications are included in the collection of The Joan Flasch Artists’ Book Collection at The School of the Art Institute of Chicago and The Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library at Yale University.
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I did what I said I was gonna do…. maybe you guys will notice 🔎👀 A post shared by Draya Michele (@drayamichele) on Feb 12, 2017 at 9:21pm PST
Draya Michele Downsizes And Minimizes
Remember when Draya Michele said she thought her hoeness could be deleted and we all laughed? Welp… It seems she may have the last laugh after all. Draya now has two successful clothing lines, an acting career and is happily engaged to the father of her youngest son. But it didn’t come without some carefully calculated moves — the latest of which appears to be the removal of her breast implants.
Draya teased the change on Instagram first, posting this bikini-clad pic while vacationing in Phuket, leaving her comments to guess about what she’d done. But then she took to Twitter to confirm the change.
Took my implants out. — Draya Michele (@drayamichele) February 15, 2017
RT @YouOttoKnow: @drayamichele did your implants ever get in the way of workouts ?
Many skincare experts have concluded that pollution in the city you live in can lead to breakouts.
The contaminated air surrounding you - full of dirt and debris - can build up on your skin ultimately leading to acne.
Skincare professionals shared different ways you can treat and prevent acne caused by pollution:
Use protective products that fight acne such as copper, rose extract, Vitamin-C niacinamide, ceramides and marine extracts.
Use a zinc-based sunscreen.
Add an air purifier to your home or office to cleanse the air you're exposed to every day.
Take a resveratrol supplement for antioxidant protection.
CLEVELAND (AP) — Authorities say recovery efforts are resuming in the search for a small plane carrying six people that disappeared over Lake Erie, near Cleveland.
The city of Cleveland said Monday morning that weather conditions are favorable for searching, with light winds and fairly calm waters. Seven vessels and four dive teams are taking part in waters 35-45 feet deep.
The city says there have been multiple reports of debris washing ashore east of Burke Lakefront Airport, where a plane carrying a family of four and two neighbors departed late Thursday. Police say they have confirmed that a bag recovered Sunday was from the aircraft. No details have been released. It was found near a private harbor in a small lakeside community.
The other debris hadn’t been verified as from the plane.
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Next month, Australia will take its seat on the United Nations Human Rights Council.
And in anticipation of that role, a delegation of European activists has travelled to Australia this week, calling on our government to urge Iran to improve its human rights record.
Rights groups are concerned the Iranian judiciary is issuing death sentences at an alarming pace while the government is continuing to crack down on the civil liberties of journalists and activists.
A semi-truck driver ran a red light in Milton Wednesday afternoon, hitting a car and killing the elderly couple inside, according to police.
Both victims were in their late 80s and lived on Fox Island, according to Sgt. Luckman with Milton Police.
Pacific Highway reopened around at Porter Way around 9:30 p.m. after investigators finished their work at the scene.
ICYMI: SR 99 near Porter Way in Milton has reopened after a collision earlier today closed the highway. Thank you for your patience while the @wa_milton police conducted their investigation. #DriveSafe tonight. — WSDOT Tacoma Traffic (@wsdot_tacoma) May 31, 2018
No arrests were made immediately following the crash.
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Amid fears the horse had broken down, giant pacer Heaven Rocks appears to have no major injuries after a disappointing raceday return at Addington last night.
Heaven Rocks faded out to finish last in a five horse field last night, while stablemate Lazaurus won the race and Have Faith In Me finished a game second.
After being vetted this morning, Heaven Rocks was found to be suffering a heel complaint, for which he has begun treatment.
Chief Stipendiary Steward Nick Ydgren, said this morning that "the horse will be tried with spreaders next time and possibly returned to trials/workouts, but remains stood down pending a vet clearance".
The TAB bookmakers have reacted by putting his New Zealand Cup Futures odds out to $3.20, while last night race winner Lazarus has caved in to $1.85.
Lazarus narrowly winning the (G2) $50,000 Inkwise Canterbury Classic
ARDMORE, Okla. – One woman was arrested after an undercover sting at a massage parlor.
Wednesday, police entered the massage parlor as part of an undercover sting operation.
Police arrested one employee, 61-year-old Kim Buidang.
“Person that was giving the massage would offer up other alternatives for more money,” said Captain Keith Ingle with the Ardmore Police Department.
Police began investigating the parlor after the department received several complaints.
“We got with the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and set up a sting operation, a joint effort from both our agency and theirs,” Capt. Ingle said.
An investigation revealed that Buidang had moved to Oklahoma from California two weeks ago. Police say that is around the time the complaints were received.
Buidang was arrested for offering to engage in prostitution.
The parlor has been shut down. KTEN reports the the fire marshal said the building was not up to code.
Officials say more charges could be filed.
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Francisco Lindor's two-out grand slam Friday in the sixth inning of ALDS Game 2 trimmed the Cleveland Indians' deficit to a single run after trailing the New York Yankees by as many as five earlier in the game.
Lindor crushed a 1-0 pitch from Yankees reliever Chad Green off the foul pole in right field to make the score Yankees 8, Indians 7. It was the fifth grand slam in Indians postseason history, a feat last accomplished by Jim Thome against Boston in Game 2 of the 1999 ALDS.
Lindor, who was 0-for-2 heading into the at-bat, blasted Green's pitch 408 feet. It was his first home run of the postseason, after hitting 33 in the regular season.
LINDOR. BOOM STICK. THIS ONE AINT OVER YET @Starting9 pic.twitter.com/nLxTIbj6xI -- Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) October 6, 2017
Last week Chizzy Akudolu and her partner Pasha Kovalev danced their last dance under the Strictly Come Dancing glitterball.
Debbie and Giovanni Waltzed to the top of the leaderboard with 64 points, followed ever-so-closely by Aston and Janette with 63 points.
The heat turns up on the popcorn for week three of the BBC Strictly Come Dancing show on Saturday night, when the public get the chance to vote off those who don't shimmy to the songs from the movies.
It's now been revealed that Kevin Clifton and Susan Calman will perform a Samba to the theme from Wonder Woman. They were sitting pretty in the middle of the leaderboard last weekend.
Whilst Simon Rimmer and Karen Clifton who are three quarters of the way down the leaderboard, will do a Quickstep to 'You've Got A Friend In Me' from the iconic Disney movie Toy Story.
The talented duos will be showcasing their steps on BBC1 this Saturday from 6.35pm.
Last week marked the 10th anniversary of the final episode of The Sopranos, and people still fiercely debate whether--spoiler alert--Tony Soprano got whacked at the diner.
Even if some viewers found the finale maddening or a lazy way to make the moment unforgettable, there is nothing wrong with popular entertainment that doesn't tie things up neatly with the good characters getting their way and the bad ones getting their comeuppance.
While there are plenty of independent-minded movies, most studio films are as formulaic as it gets. The protagonist overcomes challenges and becomes a better person--but only after overcoming a late movie "all is lost" moment. Thankfully, in this golden age of television, many TV dramas and comedies are vastly more inventive. And what show kicked off this golden age?
David Chase doesn't deserve castigation for thinking outside the casket. He deserves endless--
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Your afternoon host AJ has been in Seattle for over 4 years and SO much has happened in his life since moving here. He and his wife of 6 years Nicole, had first baby (a boy) and they bought their first home here. When AJ isn't on the air or hosting an event for one of the organizations that he works with including Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, March For Babies, Susan G Komen and Washington Trails Association, he is more than likely climbing a mountain! "I love everything this place has to offer, from world class entertainment, to the incredible food to all of its natural beauty with so many amazing mountains and trails at our doorstep!" I LOVE the Pacific Northwest and am proud to call it home and do what I love to do with an incredible group of people.
Do you think moms-to-be should show off their bumps or disguise them?
Show them off! [Being pregnant] is such a special time in your life and it's something to be celebrated.
I was so appreciative to E! Entertainment that at no stage during filming How Do I Look? did they ever try and hide my bump; they were more than happy to have myself (and my bump) on the show.
Do you think the idea of buying maternity clothing is outdated?
I think that if you shop smartly you don't really need to buy maternity clothing.
I've bought a couple of key items like a stretch knit pencil skirt that I can wear again after baby is born, as well as stretchy bodysuits, which can be paired with pretty much anything.
The only thing I would invest in is a great pair of maternity jeans. Freddy's pregnancy jeans have saved my life!
But it also depends when you're pregnant; I think dressing a bump in summer is way easier than in winter.
Oxford Mayor Alton Craft gestures into a creek near Lazy Brook Lane, as city engineer Rusty Gann and street superintendent Vann Hollingsworth look on. Officials visited the neighborhood Wednesday to talk about a fix for frequent flooding there.
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After His Family Fled Persecution, Rohingya Refugee Dreams Of His Homeland
The Rohingya, a Muslim minority in Myanmar, have been fleeing persecution for decades. NPR has the story of one man, who's never even seen his homeland but would like to someday.
Life prison term in deadly 2015 drive-by shooting in Phoenix
PHOENIX (AP) — A man has been sentenced to life in prison for a deadly drive-by shooting outside a Phoenix nightclub in 2015.
Maricopa County prosecutors say 32-year-old Jeffrey Mathis got a life prison term with the possibility of release after 25 years for first-degree murder.
He also was sentenced to 15 years for attempted first-degree murder, 15 years for drive-by shooting and 11 years for aggravated assault, which will be served concurrent to the life sentence.
Phoenix police investigators were able to show through use of his cellphone that Mathis was at the club at time of the October 2015 shooting and witnesses reported seeing him there.
They say one man died at a hospital after the shooting and a severely wounded victim identified Mathis as the driver of the vehicle involved.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court appears divided over Texas' appeal to preserve congressional and legislative districts that a lower court struck down as racially discriminatory.
The justices heard arguments Tuesday in the latest round of court action over Texas electoral districts that began in 2011.
At issue are two congressional districts and statehouse districts in four counties.
The liberal justices seemed favorable to minority voters and civil rights groups that challenged the districts. The court's conservatives appeared to lean toward the state. Justice Anthony Kennedy said nothing to indicate where his potentially decisive vote would fall.
The justices last year kept the challenged districts in place, even after the lower court ruling. Texas held primary elections in those districts in March.
Plans are in the works to get rid of an eyesore along a busy road in the City of Florence and replace it with a facility dedicated to helping the homeless, hungry and hopeless. The now shut down Young Pecan Factory, located along Highway 52, is in the process of being converted by Harvest Hope Food Bank.
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New England Patriots running back Dion Lewis hasn’t caught many passes in 2017. But maybe he should be catching more.
During the Patriots’ Week 14 game against the Miami Dolphins, Tom Brady lofted a pass out to Lewis in the flat. And while the throw looked like a throwaway, Lewis tracked down the lobbed throw, and hauled it in with one hand.
Dragic scored 10 points (4-12 FG, 0-3 3PT, 2-2 FT) to go with two rebounds, one assist and one steal in 23 minutes during Friday's 103-97 loss to Philadelphia.
The recently named all-star did not have the best of nights as a shooter. For the second time in his last four games, the guard has shot well below 40.0 percent from the field. Still, Dragic is averaging 13.8 points while shooting 41.5 percent on 13.0 shots over his last five games. Despite Friday's performance, Dragic remains key to Miami's playoff run as the Heat currently hold the fifth seed.
Anderson will patrol the blue paint Saturday night versus the visiting Red Wings.
The veteran netminder will be hoping for much better results after coughing up four goals on 28 shots to the Capitals on Thursday, resulting in an Opening Night overtime loss. He's gone 6-8-3 with a 2.81 GAA and .915 save percentage lifetime against the Wings, which doesn't exactly inspire confidence in using him on a 15-game slate.
Muslim group hits Nigerian Army, NYSC again over Ramadan
A coalition of fifty Islamic Propagation Organisations, under the aegis of the Da’awah Coordination Council of Nigeria (DCCN), has once again lamented the conduct of some activities by the Nigerian Army and the National Youths Service Corps (NYSC), during the ongoing Ramadan fast. Speaking at a press conference held in Sokoto on Wednesday, National President […]
Muslim group hits Nigerian Army, NYSC again over Ramadan
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Portland native Joseph Redman has been selling upscale men's duds, custom suits and cufflinks for 43 years in the Old Port. Located on trendy Fore Street, his eponymous and inviting haberdashery Joseph's is as much a Portland landmark as Harbor Fish Market.
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PHOENIX — The daughter of U.S. Sen. John McCain of Arizona says the 80-year-old lawmaker has completed the first round of radiation and chemotherapy as he battles an aggressive form of brain cancer.
Meghan McCain also tweeted Friday afternoon that her father’s “resilience & strength is incredible. Fight goes on, here’s to small wins.”
McCain, the Republican presidential nominee in 2008 and a six-term senator, was diagnosed last month with glioblastoma.
Doctors at the Mayo Clinic in Phoenix say they removed a blood clot above the senator’s left eye and managed to remove all of the tumor that was visible on brain scans. McCain says he expects to return to Washington next month.
Many asymmetric absorbers are currently based on a single-port system, where sound enters one side and is absorbed before a rigid wall. In this design, however, light and air are unable to pass through the system. But new research shows that asymmetric absorption can be realized within a straight transparent waveguide. The waveguide allows light transmission and air flow through the absorber, and is described this week in Applied Physics Letters.
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MADRID, April 3 Spain's Foreign Minister Alfonso Dastis said on Monday that he was a little surprised by the tone coming out of Britain over Gibraltar and called for calm.
"The Spanish government is a little surprised by the tone of comments coming out of Britain, a country known for its composure," Dastis said during a conference in Madrid.
A former leader of UK Prime Minister Theresa May's Conservative party, Michael Howard, said she would even be prepared to go to war to defend the territory, as Britain did with Argentina over the Falkland Islands 35 years ago.
The European Union proposed on Friday offering Spain a right of veto over Gibraltar's future trade relations with the bloc. (Reporting by Sonya Dowsett; Writing by Paul Day; Editing by Isla Binnie)
Our next meeting will be Tuesday, October 17, 2017, 7:30 PM, upstairs in Yuk Yuks, The Anchor Bar, 120 King St. W., Hamilton.
We welcome Vanessa Ricci-Thode, Author, Editor, and President of the Waterloo-Wellington Branch of the CAA. Vanessa will talk to us about increasing our productivity. Vanessa is an engaging and exciting speaker with infectious enthusiasm. We’re looking forward to spending the evening with her.
Visitors welcome! This event is free to members of the CAA, there is a $5 charge for non-members.
Please feel free to forward this invitation to anyone you feel may be interested in joining us.
We look forward to seeing you October 17!
Neil Blumenthal, Warby Parker co-CEO, and Dave Gilboa, Warby Parker co-CEO, talk about revolutionizing the eyeglass space and raising capital to invest in growth.
Sir, — I wrote to you three weeks ago about fly-tipping in Henley and you kindly published the letter with a photograph.
Since then some nice people have piled some more of their rubbish on to this.
If we leave it long enough I can see the whole footpath lined with this. Lovely Henley! — Yours faithfully,
Bernd Altenburg
Hamilton Avenue, Henley
NEW HOPE, Miss. (WCBI) — New Hope Trojan Nathan Wilson signed to continue his soccer career at the Mississippi University for Women this fall.
The right mid-fielder led his team to the Class 5A state playoffs this past season and finished with eight goals and seven assists.
“I’m excited to continue to play soccer at the college level”, Wilson said, “Having it close to home is like a big thing for me…”
“I’m realyl happy for him to be able to go to the next level and play”, New Hope head soccer coach Andrew Olsen said.
“I know he’s worked hard since this summer time. It’s always been one of his goals, to get to the next level. every practice he was there. every game he gave me one hundred percent effort. I’m just really proud he’s there.”
Wilson plans to study pre-engineering at MUW.
Police have appealed for information after a house fire in Queanbeyan West on Saturday morning.
The fire on Miller Street was being treated as suspicious and crime scene was established as forensic officers investigate.
Emergency services responded to the fire shortly after midnight on Saturday to find a single-storey home alight.
The house was significantly damaged before NSW firefighters extinguished the fire.
No one was inside the home at the time. Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
In an unrelated incident, ACT firefighters were called to a home in Garran on Saturday morning.
The fire was not suspicious but the cause was being investigated.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Two Trump administration officials say the new U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem will open in May 2018 to coincide with the 70th anniversary of Israel declaring independence.
The officials say Congress is being notified of the impending move on Friday. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson signed off on the security plan for the new embassy on Thursday.
The officials weren’t authorized to discuss the plan publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity.
A ribbon-cutting is being planned for mid-May. Israel proclaimed independence on May 14, 1948.
The May opening marks a significant acceleration. Vice President Mike Pence had said previously the embassy would open by the end of 2019. And Tillerson had said it could take years.
Initially, the embassy will consist of just a few offices inside an existing U.S. facility in Jerusalem.
× Franklin County correctional officer charged with institutional sexual assault
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — Last week, Franklin County Jail notified the State Police that they had information related to sexual contact between a 22-year old inmate, and one of their correctional officers, according to police.
After further investigation, it was discovered that the officer involved was Jennifer Stanley, 42, of Chambersburg, and that the sexual contact was with a 22-year old male inmate at Franklin County Jail, according to a press release from State Police. Stanley was charged with institutional sexual assault, and taken into custody. Bail was set at $75,000.
Stanley was arraigned Wednesday night, and is scheduled to have a preliminary hearing next week.
The investigation is being conducted by Pennsylvania State Police Chambersburg station, and is pending further court proceedings at this time.
Galatasaray bid too low for Hoedt
By Football Italia staff
Galatasaray are ready to increase their offer for Lazio defender Wesley Hoedt to over €5m, but it’s still not enough.
According to the Turkish media, an initial €3m proposal was already rejected and Igor Tudor’s side are prepared to step it up to €5m.
However, the Aquile want to keep hold of the Dutch international, especially with Stefan de Vrij’s situation still uncertain.
The 23-year-old joined Lazio as a free agent from AZ Alkmaar in the summer of 2015.
This season he managed to score three goals in 26 competitive appearances for the Biancocelesti.
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If you can remember the 1960s, as the cliché goes, you weren’t there. But if you can remember the ’70s, you’re simply not trying...
Monroe Bank & Trust MI lowered its stake in La-Z-Boy Incorporated by 20.5% during the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 111,094 shares of the company's stock after selling 28,652 shares during the period.
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Reposing at O’Carroll’s Funeral Home, Listowel tomorrow Thursday (May 31st) from 5pm to 7pm. Removal at 7pm to St. Mary’s Church, Listowel. Requiem mass on Friday at 11.30am. Burial afterwards in St. John Paul II Cemetery, Ballybunion Road, Listowel. House Strictly Private. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the Kerry Hospice Foundation, Suaimhneas Centre, University Hospital Kerry.
WASHINGTON — Reality TV star Kim Kardashian West is en route to the White House to advocate on behalf of a great-grandmother serving a life sentence in prison.
That’s according to a person familiar with the visit who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss it publicly.
Kardashian West has urged the president to pardon 62-year-old Alice Marie Johnson, serving a life sentence without parole for a non-violent drug offense.
She’s been in touch with Jared Kushner, Trump’s son-in-law and senior adviser. He oversees the administration’s push to overhaul the nation’s prison system.
It’s unclear whether Kardashian West will meet with President Donald Trump, but the president often invites visitors into the Oval Office.
She tweeted Wednesday, “Happy Birthday Alice Marie Johnson. Today is for you.”
What are your thoughts about NCCU’s new logo look? Students and alumni of North Carolina Central University are sounding off about the university’s rebranding.
NCCU, a Historically Black College and University in Durham, unveiled a new logo and tagline- Discover what’s Central to you– last week that had been in the works since 2016.
The new logo, using the school’s colors of maroon and grey against a white background, is made up of six quadrilaterals meant to be an abstract concept, resembling both the architectural elements of the school’s historic administrative building and the wings of an eagle, which is the university’s mascot. To the right of the symbol, is “NC Central University” written in modern, bold text……
THIS REPLACES:
The NCCU name logo that featured a maroon outline of the historic Hoey Administrative Building and a tree in the foreground with the name of the university spelled out, “North Carolina Central University.”
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An Air Force F-16C fighter jet crashed on Tuesday at the airport in Lake Havasu, Arizona, while attempting land.The pilot was able to eject and is in good condition, the Air Force said."An F-16C assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing diverted and attempted to land at Lake Havasu City Municipal Airport, Lake Havasu City, Arizona, at approximately 10:35 a.m. today during a routine training flight," read a statement from Luke Air Force Base.The base is located 15 miles south of Phoenix."During landing the aircraft departed the prepared surface and the pilot ejected from the aircraft," the statement continued. "The pilot is in good condition and is being transported to Havasu Regional Medical Center.""First responders are on site and there is no immediate danger to the public," the statement added.Earlier, Terrie Has, of the Lake Havasu City Fire Department, had told ABC affiliate KNXV that a military plane had crashed at the airport and that the pilot was ambulatory after ejecting from the aircraft.
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Challenger Limited has lifted its full-year profit by 21 per cent to $398 million, while its revenue has risen almost nine per cent to $1.97 billion.
Challenger Limited has boosted full-year statutory profit 21.3 per cent to $397.6 million, thanks to strong growth in assets under management.
The company's revenue from ordinary activities for the 12 months to June 30 rose 8.8 per cent to $1.97 billion, up from $1.81 billion the previous year.
It declared a final, fully franked, dividend of 17.5 cents per share, up one cent, lifting its total dividend by two cents to 34.5 cent.
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Police are appealing for information and sightings of a woman who was last seen at an address in Plymouth.
Charlotte Lee, 38, who is also known as Charlie, hasn’t been seen since 12.30am on Sunday, and police are urging anyone who sees her to contact them.
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They are also asking providers of accommodation to check their registers for her name.
A police spokesman said: “Charlotte Lee is 38 years of age, white, approximately 5 feet 5/6 inches in height, slim build, dark hair normally worn in a ponytail, normally wears a short black leather jacket and denim jeans.
“We have concerns for her welfare.
“Please can accommodation providers check registers.”
Anyone with information is asked to phone 101 quoting log 815 10 December 2017.
Home Indiana Manhunt in Progress After Fatal Shooting of a Deputy May 30th, 2018 Tyrone Morris Indiana
An intense manhunt is underway after a deputy is shot and killed in Dickson County, Tennessee. The suspect, Steven Joshua Wiggins, has been added to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s most wanted list.
Investigators say Dickson County Sergeant Daniel Baker was found dead in a patrol car after responding to a report of a suspicious vehicle.
Wiggins has a criminal history including aggravated assault and misdemeanor vandalism.
He is considered armed and dangerous.
There’s a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to his arrest.
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A woman who was sexually abused as a child claims she is 'reclaiming her childhood' - by dressing up as an ADULT BABY on Instagram. Tori Hart, 18, drinks from a bottle, sucks a dummy, wears nappies, and loves to watch cartoons, throw temper tantrums and babble in baby-speak. She engages in 'age play' - specifically Adult Baby Diaper Lovers (ABDL) and Daddy Dom / Little Girl (DDLG), a sometimes-erotic practice linked to BDSM.
A Mankato man is arrested after allegedly assaulting a police officer on Friday.
Authorities say 22-year-old Alex Schneider was approached by police in a store on North Riverfront Drive after being identified for having seven warrants.
When the officer tried to apprehend Schneider... police say he resisted the arrest.
Commander Dan Schisel said, "The male fled as the officer was attempting to hold him at that point the officer did have...did deploy his Taser... and after deploying his Taser a couple of times the subject was then we were able to gain control of the subject and he was arrested."
The officer who arrested Schneider was treated for minor injuries.
Requested charges include 4th degree assault, obstruction with force and possession of a 5th degree controlled substance.
Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski came back from a play that would have knocked most people out of a sport for life.
During the second period of Game 3 of the Blue Jackets' first-round series against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Werenski took a puck to the face while defending a shot by Phil Kessel.
Weresnki was immediately down, gushing blood on the ice, as play continued. The Penguins later scored to tie the game up at 3-3, leading to some controversy over whether play should have stopped.
That Werenski was able to skate off the ice by himself is incredible. Even more incredibly, Weresnki later returned to the game. The Penguins won 5-4.
Afterward, Weresnki showed off the aftermath of the incident with a gruesome photo.
Here's the play where Werenski got hurt:
Replay showed the puck actually slipped under the visor and hit Werenski just below the eye.
Hockey players: tougher than the rest of us.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Oscar-nominated actor James Woods says he's retiring from the entertainment industry.
The news was included in a press release issued by Woods' real estate agent offering Woods' Rhode Island lake house for sale.
Allen Gammons said Friday that Woods is 70 and wants to relax. He says the actor's brother and mother recently died, and he hopes to spend more time on passions including photography, antiquing and poker.
Woods is known for his conservative political views. He has said that's made it tough to find work in Hollywood.
Gammons said Woods' decision was not political.
Former Green Bay guard Trevor Anderson is transferring to Wisconsin, one of two walk-ons who will round out the Badgers' roster this season. Anderson played one season with the Phoenix, starting the first 20 games in 2016-17 before being sidelined by a back injury.
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May 2 Tanager Energy Inc:
* Tanager Energy Inc - in connection with outstanding 10% secured convertible debentures, maturity date been extended from May 3, 2017 to August 3, 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
On February 10, 2017, Herman Simon, beloved husband of the late Lucille Simon (nee Blau); devoted father of Rhona Simon (Alan Taylor) and Richard Simon (Donna Lynn); dear brother of the late Henry Simon and Mollie Asch; loving grandfather of Jessica Samson, Sara Samson and Alexandra Simon; adored son of the late Rebecca and Reuben Simon. Interment at Mikro Kodesh Beth Israel Cemetery, 6700 Bowleys Lane. Please omit flowers. Contributions in his memory may be sent to Alzheimer’s Association, 1850 York Road, Suite D, Timonium, MD 21093 or Ronald McDonald House Charities of Baltimore, 635 West Lexington St., Baltimore, MD 21201. In mourning at 2405 Green Summit Road (Summit Chase Community Center), Baltimore, MD 21209, following interment until 5 p.m. and continuing at 6:30 p.m. with a service at 7 p.m. Shiva will continue at 6717 Darwood Drive, Baltimore, MD 21209 on Tuesday and Wednesday from 12 noon until 5 p.m. and continuing at 6:30 p.m. with services at 7 p.m.
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Auckland's Harbour Bridge was illuminated this morning with a light show coinciding with dawn services.
A light and sound show playing from 5am until 6.30am helped pay tribute to those who served their country in World War I and other conflicts.
The light show, organised by Auckland Council in conjunction with Vector and the RSA, would play again from 6pm today.
The show was one of more than 80 events across the region that helped mark the day.
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The lighting design is accompanied by Sons of Gallipoli, sung by the Auckland Boys Choir.
Today's top gainers include the company Waste Management, Inc. which is in the industry Waste Management , gaining -0.14% today. In the last week its performance is 0.17%, and 11.87% for the past quarter.
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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — New-age musician and composer Yanni is coming to Buffalo next year.
The concert will take place at Shea’s Performing Arts Center on Friday, July 20 at 8 p.m.
It is part of Yanni 25 – Live at The Acropolis Anniversary Concert Tour.
“I find it so exciting to be able to celebrate what I consider to be one of the best performances of my life!” Yanni said. “I can’t wait to see everyone and present to all of you this whole new experience, where the past and the present become one! Expect many surprises…My imagination is the only limit!”
Tickets go on sale this Friday at 10 a.m. Prices range from $39.50 to $79.50.
Those interested in buying tickets can get them at LiveNation.com, the Shea’s box office or by calling 1-800-745-3000.
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From the largest to the smallest, every Michigan county has a claim to fame. There is one thing each and every county is known for, from Alcona to Wexford. Whether it's recreation, a landmark, a well-known native or something completely random, we have compiled a list of the most notable things about each of our 83 lovely counties.
Of course, there are other things for which these places are known. We always want to discuss our wonderful state and all it has to offer. If you have something to say about our list, leave us a comment.
Feb 14 Acorda Therapeutics Inc
* Acorda provides financial and pipeline update for fourth quarter and year end 2016
* Acorda Therapeutics Inc - Ampyra 2017 net sales guidance of $535-$545 million
* Q4 non-GAAP earnings per share $0.05
* Q4 GAAP loss per share $0.07
* Sees fy 2017 sales $535 million to $545 million
* Q4 revenue $132.3 million versus I/B/E/S view $138.7 million
* Q4 earnings per share view $0.10 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Acorda Therapeutics Inc - research and development expenses for full year 2017 are expected to be $185-$195 million. Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The second round of talks over the Indo – Sri Lanka fishing issue is set to get underway in Colombo today, January 2.
The Ministry of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources says that bottom trawling carried illegally by Indian fishing boats in Sri Lankan waters, has destroyed the aquatic resources of the country, and created a dead sea bed.
However, the governments of the two countries began talks last November in New Delhi in order to find a permanent solution to this issue.
Minister of Fisheries, Mahinda Amaraweera, said that a 15-member delegation including the Indian Minister of Fisheries will participate in the talks today.
The Minister added that nearly 122 fishing vessels belonging to Indian fishermen that were seized in the past, have been confiscated by the Sri Lankan government.
Elvira Antonova, Lyndi Newbry, and Jill Larson have joined the northern Nevada offices of Chase International as real estate agents.
Antonova will work out of Chase’s Reno office.
She has previous experience working in the real estate industry.
Newbry will work out of Chase’s Sparks office.
Newbry has 14 years experience working as a real estate agent and broker. She also has a background in finance, risk management, and claims.
She is also an alumnus of the Sparks Citizen’s Leadership Academy, as well as a member of the Budget and Finance Committee at the Reno-Sparks Association of Realtors.
Larson will serve in Chase’s Carson Valley offices.
She has previous working in real estate and has owned her own business, Carson City CrossFit.
Louis played just four offensive snaps and finished without a catch or target during Sunday's 27-21 overtime loss to Green Bay.
Josh Gordon and Rashard Higgins have jumped past Louis on the depth chart, so much so that the second-year pro out of Auburn is having a tough time finding the field. The 23-year-old has just one reception over his past three games, and Sunday marked his second straight game without a target. Coach Hue Jackson has been fluid with his wide receivers all year long, so there's still hope Louis gets involved again, but his involvement would be limited to the No. 3 wideout spot if that should happen.
President Trump ordered senior staff after they joined the White House to sign non-disclosure agreements following several leaks in the early months of his administration, the Washington Post reported on Sunday.
A CMPD officer in a marked vehicle was involved in a car accident on Sunday afternoon.
Reports indicated that the incident occurred near the intersection of north Graham Street and west Craighead Road at around 11:30 a.m. Two cars were reportedly involved in the crash.
Both the officer and the driver of the other car received minor injuries as a result of the accident, and both were given precautionary treatment.
Road closures were reported in the area due to the crash, but authorities have not said when they are expected to be reopened. No other information regarding the incident has been released at this time
Toronto FC says defender Nick Hagglund will be out of action for six to eight weeks with a left medial collateral ligament sprain.
Hagglund suffered the injury in the first half of Toronto’s 4-1 Major League Soccer home win over the Portland Timbers on Saturday. Hagglund was chasing down a Timbers attacker when he fell awkwardly and caught his left leg underneath his body.
Hagglund had torn the same ligament on May 13, and was making just his second start since returning.
Toronto returns to action Saturday at Chicago.
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Lisa Sullivan and Buck Papapetrou face drug trafficking charges after police found cocaine and cash in their car at the Maine border Thursday. (York County Jail)
LYMAN (WGME) -- A couple from Lyman is facing drug trafficking charges after a police investigation showed they were bringing cocaine from Massachusetts back to Maine to sell.
Lisa Sullivan, 50, and Buck Papapetrou, 53, from John Street in Lyman were stopped at the Maine border Thursday. Drug agents found 313 grams of cocaine in their car, along with $,8,358 in suspected drug proceeds.
A search of their Lyman home led police to find two more grams of cocaine, $20,872 , anabolic steroids and two guns.
Police had been investigating the couple fro two months.
The street value of the cocaine seized is $31,000, according to police.
Sullivan and Papapetrou are being held in the York County Jail on $25,000 bail on aggravated trafficking of cocaine charges.
Allergan is voluntarily recalling packs of its birth control pills in the U.S. because of a packaging error with placebos, increasing the possibility of unintended pregnancy.
The company says four placebo pills were placed out of order in the Taytulla packs. Allergan says the first four days of therapy had four non-hormonal placebo capsules instead of active capsules.
The recall involves lot 5620706, which expires in May 2019. Consumers who have those birth control pills should arrange to return them to their physicians.
Consumers with questions about the recall are being asked to contact Allergan at 800-678-1605, Monday through Friday.
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Related Stories The Radio & Television Personality Awards (RTP) in Ghana has taken a giant leap as it travels beyond the shores of the nation.
After organizing 7 editions of the RTP in Ghana, organizers of the event, Big Events GH, have taken the awards to East Africa, Kenya to be specific.
Prince Mackay, CEO of Big Events and founder of the RTP speaking to Peacefmonline.com, explained the motivation for transcending the borders of Ghana stating that the Awards event has over the years earned an accolade as the best event in awarding Radio & TV personalities; a mark that the Kenyan market has seen and opened doors for the RTP to be held in the country to reward the efforts and hard work of media personalities in Kenya.
There will be nominees' unveiling for RTP Awards Kenya 2018 tonight, Saturday, February 3, 2018 at Nairobi in Kenya.
What's even more remarkable is that Nigeria's music icon, D’Banj will be headlining today's event.
The main awards for RTP Awards Kenya 2018 is scheduled for March 2018.
The firm currently has a $21.00 target price on the stock. Zacks Investment Research's price objective points to a potential downside of 1.64% from the stock's current price.
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by Ed Dolan
"House Republicans are preparing a tax reform plan that would lower personal income tax rates for many households, increase the standard deduction, and eliminate all itemized deductions — except those for mortgage interest and charitable contributions. Lowering marginal tax rates while tightening loopholes is hard to argue with — but why keep those two?" (04/17/17)
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Indian govt asked to repatriate Zainab’s body
ISLAMABAD: Indian government was requested to expedite repatriation of the body of Zainab, a Pakistani patient who was undergoing treatment in India and tragically passed away, Dr Muhammad Faisal, spokesperson for the Foreign office on Tuesday said. On his Twitter account, he further posted that Pakistan High Commission in India was actively pursuing the issue.
Image copyright Hampshire Constabulary Image caption Bethan Colebourn "brought joy to people's lives", her family said
A mother is facing a charge of murdering her three-year-old daughter after a post-mortem examination revealed the girl died from drowning.
Police were called to a house in Whitsbury Road, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, on 19 October.
Bethan Colebourn, 3, was taken to Salisbury District Hospital, where she was later pronounced dead.
Claire Colebourn, 36, of Oxford, is due to appear at Winchester Crown Court to be charged with murder, police said.
Image caption Bethan died in hospital after being found at a property in Whitsbury Road
Previously a statement released by Hampshire Constabulary on behalf of her family said relatives were "devastated".
"Bethan brought so much happiness and joy to so many people's lives," it said.
"She was a fun loving, adventurous and caring young girl who will be dearly missed. She will be in our hearts and minds forever."
With news of freshman sensation Miles Bridges returning to East Lansing next season despite having been projected to be a top-10 pick in this year’s NBA Draft, and with top-20 recruit Jaren Jackson Jr coming in this fall, Michigan State is expected to have one of the most notable rosters next season. Over the weekend the Spartans added another name to next season’s roster, this time the son of Bulls head coach Fred Hoiberg, who announced via Twitter that he will be joining the program. Jack Hoiberg, standing at just 5-9, is expected to be a walk on for the team next season.
According to USA Today, he had initially committed to play golf at South Dakota but ultimately opted to walk on at Michigan State instead. He played at Hinsdale Central in west suburban Chicago this past season.
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China’s first overseas military base in the small African country of Djibouti is “probably the first of many” the country intends to build around the world, which could bring its interests into conflict with the U.S., according to American intelligence officials.
“China has the fastest-modernizing military in the world next to the United States,” according to insights provided Thursday by U.S. intelligence officials, who asked not to be identified discussing the information. That will create “new areas of intersection — and potentially conflicting — security interests between China and the United States and other countries abroad,” according to the officials.
The People’s Liberation Army announced the establishment of a logistics support base in Djibouti in July, saying it would back up China’s military’s naval escort, peacekeeping and humanitarian missions in Africa and western Asia as well as military exercises and emergency evacuation.
New Korea country executive Sang Don Ji will be based in Seoul and report to Gregory Roath, head of global client management, Asia Pacific, at BNY Mellon.
In his new position, Ji will lay down the strategic direction and oversee the expansion of BNY Mellon across all ...
April 24 (Reuters) - Boston Properties Inc:
* SEES FY 2018 FFO PER SHARE $6.27 TO $6.36
* COMPANY UPDATED ITS GUIDANCE FOR FULL YEAR 2018 EPS AND FFO PER SHARE
* PROJECTED EPS (DILUTED) FOR 2018 OF $3.28 - $3.37 PER SHARE
* FY2018 EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW $2.88, REVENUE VIEW $2.66 BILLION — THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S
* FY2018 FFO PER SHARE VIEW $6.32 — THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Asif Jan Mohammad
Kech, Balochistan
I am writing this letter in the dying hours of 2016. Since independence, Pakistan has been engulfed by various crises – political to economics to social so on and so forth. Every government, political and military alike, came up with promises and plans to put the country on the path of prosperity and development but the problems have increased manifold and become more complex.
The issues are increasing with the passage of every day with no solution in sight. Nobody, in authority, has the courage and resolve to solve them. However, one can hope that the present government would do better in the year 2017.
It has been over 50 days since we saw Mohanlal making a public appearance. Reportedly, the actor was undergoing an intense training to shed a few kilos for his upcoming film Odiyan, directed by VA Shrikumar Menon.
According to the reports, Mohanlal underwent a special training under the guidance of a group of trainers, yoga masters, and masseurs from France. The fans of the actor and the entire Malayalam film audiences have been eagerly waiting to see the new avatar of Mohanlal.
It was then that VA Shrikumar Menon came up with an announcement regarding the launch of the next teaser of Odiyan and also the unveiling of the new look of Mohanlal. This announcement further raised the expectations of all the fans of Mohanlal..
Brandy talks about her early career and when she met Queen Latifah for the first time.
Giovanni Santos and Kaleb Jasper prevailed at No. 1 doubles, as did John Kelley and Tyler Garvin at No. 2 and Yagnik Patel and Gavin Duvall at No. 3 for the Blue Devils.
Kelley, Garvin, Santos, Jasper and Elijah Alexander were singles winners.
ALLEN PARK, Mich. — The Detroit Lions have re-signed defensive tackle Christian Ringo.
Detroit made the move Monday, addressing a need by adding depth on the defensive line. Ringo has five career tackles and has forced one fumble.
He played in six games for the Lions last season.
Ringo was a reserve in eight games in 2016 with Green Bay. The Packers drafted the former Louisiana-Lafayette standout in the sixth round in 2015.
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OTTAWA The Canadian government will introduce on Thursday legislation to legalise marijuana for recreational purposes, a source familiar with the matter said on Monday.
The Liberal government made legalizing recreational marijuana part of its successful 2015 election campaign and had said it would introduce legislation this spring.
The source declined to be identified given the sensitivity of the situation.
(Reporting by Leah Schnurr and David Ljunggren; Editing by Richard Chang)
FOOTBALL Association of Zambia (FAZ) president Andrew Kamanga’s determination to execute transparency and accountability in the running of affairs at the formerly corrupt Football House will yield positive results in 2017, Mike Mulongoti has charged.
The People’s Party (PP) leader and ardent soccer fan said in an interview that Kamanga has in the few months faced opposition in his quest to bring sanity to the sport.
He said the FAZ chief was passionate to instill discipline in the soccer body, the move that has angered some individuals.
“I have confidence in the Kamanga administration to improve the standards of football in Zambia in 2017,
“It is no hidden fact that Kamanga has faced challenges in trying to execute transparency and accountability at an institution with so many loopholes.
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BAD OLDESLOE, GERMANY — Automation Technology opened its new production hall. The company is thus responding to the worldwide strong demand for thermography systems and 3D sensors. The new facility has expanded AT’s production area by more than 1,000 square meters.
"Due to the increasing order volume over the past several years, this expansion was only a logical consequence," said André Kasper, CTO of Automation Technology. “The new production hall allows us to adapt our manufacturing capabilities to the increasing market demand.”
On the roof of the new building has been installed a solar system with a peak capacity of up to 60 kilowatts. In combination with a new energy storage unit, the solar system enables a nearly self-sufficient power supply of the entire company. As a future-driven company, AT leverages its business growth in the most effective manner and therefore makes a long-term contribution to a cleaner environment.
For more information, visit www.automationtechnology.de.
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The tech startup gold rush continues, and there's no stronger sign of the times than the amount of venture capital money being raised by these young companies.
In the first quarter of 2018, US venture capital funding across all industries grew 49% from the year before up to $22.1 billion, according to the Goldman Sachs Views from the Valley report, which is based on data from CB Insights.
Deal sizes grew dramatically as well, with investors funding seven unique mega-deals, valued at over $500 million each, during the quarter. In all of 2017, there were only two such mega-deals, according to the report.
While US investments were up 21% from the fourth quarter of 2017, the number of deals was nearly stagnant — up just 5% from the quarter before. The average deal size in the first quarter was $14.1 million, up from $12.3 million the quarter before, and far above the historical average of $8.2 million per quarter, according to the report.
An Illinois environmental advocacy group has sued a unit of Texas-based Vistra Energy accusing it of violating the U.S. Clean Water Act by polluting Illinois’ Vermilion River with heavy metals from a retired power plant’s coal ash pits.
Filed on Wednesday by the Prairie Rivers Network, the lawsuit said “seeps,” or leaks from the ash pits, are polluting the river with lead, arsenic and other toxins that pose risks to aquatic life, animals and people.
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WRAPUP 1-Construction holds back NZ growth in Q1, OECD calls for home loan limits
WELLINGTON, June 15 New Zealand's economy grew less than expected in the first quarter of 2017 after the first fall in construction output in two years, suggesting the economy could be poised for softer growth but with the housing market staying uncomfortably tight.
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HOUSTON - Jaedon LeDee loves basketball, but working on getting better at the sport might be his true love.
The Kinkaid School power forward is one of the top five players in Texas, and he's put in long hours in the gym to join high school basketball's elite.
When I play basketball I feel great. Out here with your teammates working hard one goal, which is to win. I just like to work at it, Its my first love," said LeDee.
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Ukraines Elina Svitolina kisses the trophy after defeating Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark in the womens Rogers Cup final. Ukraines Elina Svitolina kisses the trophy after defeating Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark in the womens Rogers Cup final.
Fifth seed Svitolina, of the Ukraine, needed just 77 minutes to beat Wozniacki, blasting four aces and winning the final eight games of the hard-court match.
She kept the sixth seed at bay with precision ground-strokes that had Wozniacki scurrying around the court to stay in the rallies.
It has been amazing. The titles very special for me and I am very happy that it could happen here, said the 22-year-old Ukrainian who earned $502,000 for the victory. Svitolinas road to the final included wins over four top ten players.  AFP
"His dad is his light and that was a tragic incident for us what happened. We just wish we could be there to support," Tanya said, thankful for a trusted Cal coaching staff in Berkeley.
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Kenya's president says his government will spare no effort to recover all of the millions of dollars lost to a corruption scandal as diplomats representing 18 Western countries including the United States urge strong action against graft.
President Uhuru Kenyatta says "there will be no mercy for the thieves."
Kenyatta spoke a day after 24 officials were charged with corruption-related offenses in a probe linked to the alleged diversion of nearly $80 million.
The president, who won a second term last year, has been criticized for not acting against corrupt officials despite numerous vows to crack down.
In a statement, the diplomats urge strong political leadership and zero tolerance of corruption.
Kenya is ranked 143th out of 180 states by Transparency International
Controversy-ridden Air Asia India on Wednesday refuted charge of violating FDI guidelines claiming aviation regulator DGCA had last year given it clean chit after investigating the case on a Delhi High Court order.
“Allegations concerning indirect foreign control of AirAsia India Ltd. (AAIL) allegedly in violation of FIPB norms have been fully investigated by the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and the DGCA has passed a detailed and reasoned 12 page order to this effect on February 8, 2017 (DGCA Order). The DGCA Order was pursuant to an investigation exercise mandated by the Delhi High Court by its order on November 11, 2016 in Writ Petition (C) No. 1373 of 2014,” the airline said in a statement.
It further said that DGCA order had effectively ruled that the operations and management of AAIL was in accordance with FEMA, FDI Regulations and the FIPB approval granted to AAIL.
A heinous video believed to have been shot in Alabama is circulating widely online, and law enforcement want the public to know that while you may think you’re helping by sharing, you’re making the situation worse and could even wind up in jail.
The video began circulating online Wednesday, and shows a young girl performing a sex act on an adult male. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency said they’re aware of the video and are investigating its origins along with many other agencies throughout the state and country.
Sharing the video is a felony, no matter the reason, and authorities can and will prosecute people who are disseminating the video.
“It makes it harder to investigate a crime like this if the video continues to be shared,” said Executive Director of Central Crime Stoppers Tony Garrett. “We believe we have a lot of information to help us solve this crime.”
If you come across the video, Garrett said you should report it to the site or app you found it on and delete it immediately.
The Gun Owners' Action League of Massachusetts today blasted UMASS officials for stopping the launch of a statewide 4-H program for kids throughout the Commonwealth that would teach gun safety and promote youth shooting sports. Massachusetts is one of only two states that do not run a 4-H Youth Shooting Sports program.
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× Tech incubator 1871’s new CEO Betsy Ziegler: “Everybody can grow into having an entrepreneurial mindset”
Tech incubator 1871‘s outgoing CEO Howard Tullman and incoming CEO Betsy Ziegler join Justin to discuss the future of 1871, the growth of the tech industry in Chicago, why Chicago is the best place for female entrepreneurship, how the goals at 1871 have changed through the years, if we are seeing a new way of teaching entrepreneurs, why entrepreneurship is now a team game, the challenge of acquiring and retaining top talent and how 1871 is providing a culture of inclusion.
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This Large Di Blasio Built Model Is Situated On Premium Corner Lot In Desired Area Of Meadowvale Village. Stunning Home Featuring Over 4,000Sf W/ Professionally Finished Basement W/ Guest/Nanny Suite. Large Principal Rms, Open Concept Layout, Hardwood Floors, Granite Tops, Pot Lights, Upgraded Tiles, Chef''s Kitchen, New Vekadeck, Master Bed W/ 5Pc Ensuite + Bsmt Features Full Kitchen With Granite Tops, Ss Appliances, Family Room, Bed, Pot Lights & Much More!**** EXTRAS **** Two (2) Ss Gas Stoves, (2) Ss Fridges, (2) Ss Dishwasher, W&D, New Ac & Furnace, Gdo & Remote, Cvac, New Shed, All Elf''s & Window Coverings. Fantastic Location In Proximity To Shops & Major Hwy''s & Top Schools. (id:12244) Some of this listing content is licensed by The Canadian Real Estate Association and its member Real Estate Boards and Associations.
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LAHORE : Chief Justice of Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday summoned Advocate General in Punjab land scam case on January 6.
LHC CJ said that investigation revealed terrible facts behind the scandal as primary suspect, Chaudhry Arshad among others, used forged orders of courts to grab pieces of land expanding over 1.93 lac canals across the province.
“Will hold in-depth and unbiased investigation into the matter”, he added.
Notices have also been dispatched to the heads of other relevant departments.
A 12-week in-depth study of the Constitution will be offered at 6 p.m. on Wednesdays at Bethel Church beginning Feb. 21. The class is free with the exception of a $45 book fee. Reservations for the class must be made quickly due to space and book limitations. Call Bethel Church at 530-273-8475 to reserve a seat. Bethel Church is located at 13010 State Hwy. 49 in Grass Valley. Child care is provided.
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Death toll from floods, landslides rises to 91 in Nepal
The death toll from the floods and landslides triggered by incessant rainfall reached 91 as of Monday evening in Nepal, according to the Ministry of Home Affairs.
At least 38 people are missing and 25 have been injured in the disasters, particularly in Nepal's southern plain, the ministry said in a press statement on Monday.
Nepal has been witnessing incessant rainfalls since Friday across the country.
The ministry said that a total of 2,847 houses have been completely damaged and 3,727 various other infrastructures have been damaged by the floods and landslides.
The Nepali government said that it has intensified the rescue and relief efforts by mobilizing 26,700 human resources, seven helicopters of Nepal Army, six helicopters of the private sector, motor boats and rubber boats.
Meanwhile, the Nepali Home Ministry said that it has adopted a one door policy to distribute relief materials to the flood victims.
Polish Prime Minister Beata Szydlo came under fire on Wednesday after she appeared to defend her government's anti-migrant policy during a speech a ceremony in Auschwitz.
At a ceremony commemorating the 77th anniversary of the first transport of prisoners who entered the Auschwitz-Birkenau camp, Szydlo said, according to Reuters, that "Auschwitz is a esson showing that everything needs to be done to protect one's citizens".
April 24 (Reuters) - First Industrial Realty Trust Inc :
* FIRST INDUSTRIAL REALTY TRUST REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2018 RESULTS
* Q1 EARNINGS PER SHARE $0.30
* Q1 EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW $0.13 -- THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S
* Q1 FFO PER SHARE $0.38
* FOR 2018 SEES NAREIT FFO $1.53 -$1.63 PER SHARE
* FY2018 FFO PER SHARE VIEW $1.61 -- THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Frankenmuth feels like home for first-time winner from Iowa
FRANKENMUTH, MI - There was something foreign, but still so familiar in Danna Herrick's first attempt at a Volkslaufe title.
Herrick, 31, claimed the women's 20-kilometer title Wednesday in the 43rd annual Volkslaufe as a warm-up to bigger and better things.
"I'm from Des Moines, Iowa, so there was a lot of the race that seemed like home, from the wide-open roads to the corn fields to the heat and no wind," Herrick said. "But it was like two races. The first part you're by yourself out in the corn, alone in your thoughts.
"But the second part, you're going through town and everybody is out in their yards, cheering for you and spraying you with water. I really appreciated the sprinklers."
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The Forest Lake Lions Club donated $1,500 to Lakes Life Care Center. The Lions are supportive of programs in the Forest Lake community, and this donation will help Lakes Life Care Center to continue to provide services to women and families in the community.
HONOLULU — A former congressman from Hawaii says he's leaving the Republican Party because of President Donald Trump and the failure of fellow party members to stand up to him.
Charles Djou (duh-JOO') represented Honolulu in the U.S. House from 2010 to 2011.
He wrote in an opinion piece published in Civil Beat on Monday he's disturbed that the Republican Party under Trump has become hostile to immigration.
Djou lamented Trump's desire to launch a trade war, treatment of veterans like Sen. John McCain and recitation of conspiracy theories.
Djou says he's most disappointed by "the failure of the GOP to clearly and consistently condemn Trump's childish behavior." He says this leads to an "implicit ratification by the GOP of Trump's undisciplined, uninformed and unfocused leadership."
The White House didn't immediately comment.
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Technology company Nvidia, which manufactures high-end graphics processors and chips, sits at the crossroads of several trendy industries, including gaming, cryptocurrency and autonomous driving, and was recently named one of Bank of America Merrill Lynch's favorite stocks.
In a note to clients early this month, analyst Vivek Arya wrote that the company represents "one of the more unique investments" in technology.
And, if you had invested in Nvidia in 2008, that bet would have paid off. According to CNBC calculations, a $1,000 investment would be worth more than $11,200 as of Tuesday, or over 11 times as much, including price appreciation and dividend gains reinvested.
In the charts below, all data splits are adjusted and gain-loss figures do not include dividends, interest, distributions or fees except on cash accounts. The portfolio value represents current holdings and the comparison charts represent current and historical prices of individual benchmarks, stocks or exchange-traded funds.
SYDNEY, April 12 A consortium comprising Australia's Hastings Funds Management and pension fund First State Super agreed to pay A$2.6 billion ($1.95 billion) to run New South Wales state's land registry, the state government said on Wednesday.
The money raised will be invested in infrastructure across New South Wales, the government statement said.
The consortium is made up of 80 percent Australian institutional investors, including First State Super, investment funds from Hastings Funds Management and a 20 percent stake held by the Royal Bank of Scotland Group's pension fund, also managed by Hastings, it added.
"The transition to the new operator is expected to be finalised over the coming months." ($1 = 1.3356 Australian dollars) (Reporting by Tom Westbrook)
With a national debate on teachers' salaries, one Arizona teacher is sharing her frustrations to spark change.Through the help of social media, an elementary school teacher received a lot of support on social media after she posted her pay stub online.Second-grade teacher, Elisabeth Milich, took to social media that she earned just over $35,000 a year."My bi-weekly deposit is $639. $639. That's not sustainable," said Milich in an interview.Millich said she could not make ends meet without her husband's income.Arizona's Governor, Doug Ducey, says money available for teacher pay is up 9 percent since 2015.
The Philadelphia street performer who gained national attention for his performance on "The Voice" was 28 years old.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Pangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd-
* Pangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd reports financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2017
* Q2 revenue $91.4 million
* Pangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd qtrly loss per share $‍0.13​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
A British businessman ended up thousands of miles away from home when he accidentally boarded the wrong plane.
Finance broker Samuel Jankowsky, 29, ended up in Las Vegas instead of Essex, even though airline staff reportedly checked his boarding pass three times.
He was trying to travel home to Stansted after meetings in Cologne, Germany.
When he boarded the plane, he settled down for a nap, only to wake up and see the Eurowings aircraft had flown past the UK on the journey-tracker.
He contacted his pregnant wife using the on-board wifi before he landed 8,500 miles away in Las Vegas on June 30.
May 3 Life Storage Inc:
* Life Storage Inc reports first quarter 2017 results
* Q1 adjusted FFO per share $1.26
* Life Storage Inc qtrly same store revenue up by 3.2% compared to Q1 of 2016
* Life Storage Inc - grew same store average occupancy for q1 by 20 basis points to 90.6% compared to same period in 2016
* Sees adjusted funds from operations to be between $1.32 and $1.38 per share for q2 of 2017
* Sees FY 2017 adjusted FFO per share about $5.47 to $5.53
* Q1 FFO per share $1.26
* Q1 FFO per share view $1.27 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Sees Q2 EPS attributable to common shareholders - diluted $ 0.53 - $ 0.59
* Sees FY 2017 diluted EPS attributable to common shareholders $2.80 - $2.86 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Gov. Phil Murphy has signed into law a measure that strengthens New Jersey’s law against discrimination and aims to quash pay disparities between men and women who do the same work.
The new law erases former Republican Gov. Chris Christie’s previous vetoes of similar legislation. Murphy is a Democrat.
Murphy signed the bill Tuesday in Trenton alongside Lilly Ledbetter, who helped inspire federal fair-pay legislation.
Murphy is hailing the legislation as the “most sweeping equal pay legislation in America.” Murphy took over from Christie in January.
The legislation changes New Jersey’s discrimination law to allow those seeking damages to receive back pay for up to six years, instead of the current two-year window. It also allows workers who were discriminated against to get triple damages.
Michigan City Police release photos of possible suspect
Michigan City Police released photos of a man they are trying to identify.
They said they are looking for him in connection with a theft.
If you have any information about the man in the picture, please contact Detective/Sergeant Ken Havlin at 873-1465 Ext. #1078.
An elderly Pennsylvania man had no way of visiting his ill wife in the hospital, so he called police to help.Montoursville Police Chief Jeff Gyurina says the 84-year-old man's same-aged wife had a medical emergency last Thursday and was taken from their home in an ambulance.The frail man told Gyurina, who was at the scene, he had no family in the area to take him to the hospital, and he can't drive anymore.Gyurina gave him the patrol car's cell number and told him to call whenever he was ready to go.A few hours went by, and Deputy Chief Jason Bentley got the call. He picked up the man and escorted him into the hospital in Williamsport.The chief says "it's a small town so you try to help out when you can."-----
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Pakistan had five balls to spare when it beat Zimbabwe by seven wickets on Wednesday and eliminated the African host from the Twenty20 tri-series tournament.
Solomon Mire missed out on a chance to become Zimbabwe's first century-maker in a T20 international as his 94-run knock carried Zimbabwe to 162-4 after captain Hamilton Masakadza lost his first toss in the tri-series and his team was put in to bat.
Opener Fakhar Zaman (47) and Hussain Talat (44) led Pakistan to 163-3 in 19.1 overs against an inexperienced bowling attack as Pakistan registered its second win against Zimbabwe.
It was Zimbabwe's third straight loss.
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DUBAI—Iranian officials are refusing to make any changes to the landmark 2015 nuclear deal signed with six world powers, as U.S. President Donald Trump weighs whether to declare that Tehran isn’t complying with the accord.
Keeping the deal intact is an economic imperative for Iran, which has seen a rush of new investment and trade since it took effect. It was also a hard-won foreign policy victory for moderate Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, who now must tread carefully in responding to Mr. Trump as the pact comes under...
April 24 (Reuters) - Burger King owner Restaurant Brands International Inc reported a 7 percent rise in first quarter revenue under its previous accounting standards, as more diners visited its fast food restaurants.
Net income attributable to shareholders in the company, which also owns popular Canadian chain Tim Hortons, rose to $151 million or 60 cents per share, in the three months ended March 31, from $50.2 million or 21 cents per share, a year earlier.
Revenue rose to $1.07 billion from $1 billion. Under new accounting standards the company is applying this quarter, it had profit of $147.8 million and revenue of $1.25 billion. (Reporting by Yashaswini Swamynathan in Bengaluru; editing by Patrick Graham)
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Florida fans finally got their first close look at the Gators under head coach Dan Mullen at the team's first two spring practices. The team definitely has a different look and feel with Mullen in charge.
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× Changes sought following presidential recount in Wisconsin
MADISON — Republican lawmakers are seeking changes in Wisconsin law in reaction to the presidential recount last fall forced by Green Party candidate Jill Stein.
A bill being circulated in the Legislature would limit who could ask for recounts. Had it been in place last year, Stein could not have forced the recount of Wisconsin’s presidential votes.
Under the bill, only aggrieved candidates could petition for a recount. To be aggrieved, the candidate would have to be within one percent of the winner’s vote total in an election with at least 4,000 votes.
If fewer than 4,000 votes are cast, the person seeking a recount must be within 40 votes.
Taxpayers would still pay for recounts only where the difference is within one-quarter of a percentage point.
140 Sharia, Area, Customary Court Judges commence indefinite strike in Plateau
Following the inability of government to pay their eight years dressing allowances, the Plateau State Chapter of the Sharia and Customary Court Judges Association of Nigerian (SACCJAN), on Wednesday commenced an indefinite sit-down strike action. This was disclosed by Chairman of the Association, Hon. Ayuba Dazel, while briefing journalists after an emergency congress of the […]
140 Sharia, Area, Customary Court Judges commence indefinite strike in Plateau
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Top British sports stars attending Wimbledon will not be offered a place to watch England’s World Cup quarter-final against Sweden on Saturday.
Wimbledon traditionally invites household name sporting personalities to sit in the Royal Box on Centre Court on the middle Saturday of the tournament.
Organisers at the All England Club have stuck steadfastly to plans not to screen World Cup matches this year.
And Press Association Sport understands no provision will be made within the hospitality areas for any of Saturday’s special guests to take in the football.
The England match kicks off at 3pm, while play on Centre Court begins at 1pm.
Former England football captain David Beckham and four 1966 World Cup winners were Royal Box guests on the middle Saturday in 2016.
Sir Bobby Charlton, Sir Geoff Hurst, Gordon Banks and Roger Hunt were all in attendance that day.
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Turmeric trading range for the day is 6700-6840.Turmeric prices ended with losses due to the arrivals of inferior quality turmeric from the producing belts.Expectations of increasing production in coming harvesting season and lowering export demand in recent months are putting pressure on prices.At Sangli market, arrivals were reported at 5400 quintals, up by 5400 quintals from previous trading day.SELL TURMERIC APR @ 6850 SL 7000 TGT 6680-6500. NCDEX.
Reposing at Flynn’s Funeral Home, Castlemaine tomorrow Wednesday evening from 5pm to 7:15pm. Followed by removal to The Sacred Heart Church, Milltown. Requiem Mass will take place on Thursday at 11am. Burial afterwards in Milltown Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations is desired to the Palliative Care Unit, University Hospital Kerry.
This game has everything, including Mitt Romney taunting Westbrook lol pic.twitter.com/dGmu2v9RFy
Sporting a Utah Jazz jersey, Utah Republican U.S. Senate candidate Mitt Romney was seen Monday night at the Jazz-Thunder first-round playoff game heckling Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook.
Westbrook picked up his fourth foul of the game right before halftime, drawing a big cheer from the Jazz faithful. The camera then panned to Romney in a Jazz jersey over a button up shirt holding up four fingers and saying, “That’s four!”
Romney’s Jazz went on to win the game 113-96, giving them a series lead of 3-1.
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A man has been arrested and charged over the death of a Glasgow woman who disappeared two months ago.
Julie Reilly, 47, from Shieldhall Road in Govan, was reported missing on February 15 after failing to turn up to several appointments.
Police Scotland confirmed her death on Monday and said they were treating her disappearance as murder.
Julie Reilly was reported missing on February 15 (Police Scotland/PA)
A 41-year-old man was arrested earlier on Tuesday and has now been charged. He is due to appear at court on Wednesday
A force spokesman said: “Police Scotland can confirm that a 41-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the death of Julie Reilly, who was reported missing on Thursday 15 February 2018.
“The man is due to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Wednesday. A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.”
A vehicle has been stopped on the M180 today for using blue lights.
The reports were received today (Friday, October 6) by Humber Roads Police.
They later successfully stopped the car, and other various offences were dealt with as well.
The car has also been seized.
The Humber Roads police tweeted about the incident.
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Every young entrepreneur has to get a start somewhere, and for the kids that go above and beyond to begin their own businesses, a lemonade stand is almost a rite of passage. Currently, young business moguls in Austin have to find a different way to break into the shark tank, or rather, the lemonade stand business.
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Kingman Route 66 Rotary Club’s March 2 meeting speakers were Kent Simmons and Kristina Michelson (shown above with club president Susan Williams), representing Kingman Center for the Arts. Simmons, a arts center board member and local pastor and Michelson, the center’s executive director, noted the 501C3 non-profit organization has raised $40,000 to date towards the renovation of Beale Street Theater. Michelson gave an emotional presentation of the theater’s positive impact on the lives of several at-risk teens who have participated in recent productions. (Courtesy Photo)
Surveillance video shows the moment Omar Mateen entered the Pulse nightclub and opened fire. Footage was released as part of case against his wife Noor Salman.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A used-car dealer has been blocked from doing business in West Virginia under a court order won by Attorney General Patrick Morrisey.
Morrisey says in a news release the Cabell County Circuit Court order targets Thomas J. Mathews and his three-used car lots in Huntington.
Morrisey says two of the dealerships, Cars R Us and Central City Pre-Owned, sold vehicles for which Mathews had no titles, and he had bought some of them with worthless checks from auto auctions and other businesses.
The statement says Mathews must release any vehicle lien filed against 48 consumers. The order also requires Mathews to pay $10,500 from a 2015 judgment meant to resolve complaints against one of his dealerships.
Morrisey says the case “illustrates our commitment to hold bad actors accountable.”
Biotechnology major Biocon today said it has received EU GMP certification for its sterile drug product manufacturing facility in Bengaluru. The facility was inspected by the European agencies in March 2018, Biocon said in a filing to BSE.
"This facility is used for the manufacture of Biocon's portfolio of biosimilars," a company spokesperson said.
Earlier in May, in a regulatory filing, Biocon had said it had received a preliminary report from the European Regulator post inspection of its sterile drug product facility in Bengaluru in March 2018.
"The report lists six major observations with no observation classified as critical. We will submit a corrective and preventive action plan to the European inspection agency within the stipulated time period," a company spokesperson had said.
Shares of Biocon Ltd today closed at Rs 628.15 on BSE, down 0.02 percent from previous close.
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Just when you thought you weren't going to hear any more about the Duchess of Sussex's wedding dress... along comes a rather out of character appraisal. There is, perhaps, a modern morality tale at its heart.
Emilia Wickstead - the 34 year old New Zealand born, London based designer who has enjoyed faithful patronage from the Duchesses of Cambridge and Sussex - has ruffled feathers after less than complimentary remarks regarding Meghan's wedding dress were aired in a tabloid and then the entire world.
Wickstead - who had been mooted as a contender for the commission - supposedly highlighted the similarities between the Givenchy gown and one of her own bridal creations - the Helene. The implication...
NEW YORK (AP) — It looks like Groundhog Day for the nation’s flu report, too: It’s gotten worse, and there are weeks of suffering ahead.
The government’s latest report out Friday shows the flu season continued to intensify last week.
One of every 14 visits to doctors and clinics were for symptoms of the flu. That’s the highest level since the swine flu pandemic in 2009.
Last week, 42 states reported high patient traffic for the flu, up from 39. Hospital stays because of the flu were also up.
Experts had thought this season might be bad, but its intensity has surprised most everyone. The flu usually peaks in February.
Friday’s report is from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The board of directors of the Upper Trinity Groundwater Conservation District will meet at 5 p.m. March 19 at the Springtown office, 1859 W. Highway 199. Read the full agenda at the district’s website at: uppertrinitygcd.com.
OTTAWA—The federal privacy watchdog says he’s concerned about the possibility that the personal information of Facebook users was harvested for political purposes.
Privacy Commissioner Daniel Therrien says his office will contact Facebook to find out whether the personal information of Canadians was affected by a major data leak involving the global social media platform.
A Canadian data expert named Christopher Wylie has exposed the breach in media interviews, saying he helped found a data analytics company that helped the Trump campaign capitalize politically on private Facebook information.
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Member of Libyan forces loyal to eastern commander Khalifa Haftar holds a weapon as he sits on a car in front of the gate at Zueitina oil terminal in Zueitina, west of Benghazi Libya's oil production problems extend far beyond whether the forces of Tripoli or Benghazi secure ultimate control over the country: Clan-based militias are running their own smuggling operations, and their mafia reach is said to extend as far as the Coast Guard-and even into Europe. This smuggled oil is making its way into Europe, and Libya authorities say it has cost the state US$360 million so far, at a time when the country is producing only 715,000 barrels per day , down from its Ghaddafi heydays of 1.6 million bpd.
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According to the Bremer County Sheriff, two young boys were playing outside when a man attempted to take them.
They say this happened near the Tripoli library around 11 this morning.
Tripoli Police say an older man driving an older rusty blue truck pulled up to the boys. The man allegedly told them he would pay them to help him collect cans. He then allegedly showed the boys fake money.
Authorities say the man got out of the truck and grabbed one of the boys. They say that's when the boy struck the man with a hockey stick and he let go and drove away.
The man was described as old, skinny, and bald, with missing teeth. Surveillance video shows the truck may be a blue single cab Chevy/GMC 1500. Possibly early 2000’s.
If you have any information contact Tripoli Police at 319-882-3400.
U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks on the protests in Charlottesville, Virginia, from his golf estate in Bedminster, New Jersey U.S., August 12, 2017.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump chided Merck & Co Inc's Kenneth Frazier after the drugmaker's chief executive resigned from a presidential advisory board earlier on Monday and cited a need for U.S. leaders to denounce bigotry following a violent weekend in Charlottesville, Virginia.
"Now that Ken Frazier of Merck Pharma has resigned from President's Manufacturing Council, he will have more time to LOWER RIPOFF DRUG PRICES!," Trump wrote in a post on Twitter.
Leonard R. Claxton, 87, of Alton, died Sunday, March 18, 2018, at Alton Rehabilitation and Nursing Care.
Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Thursday, March 22, at Elias, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home in Alton. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, March 23, in the funeral home chapel. Burial will take place in Rose Lawn Memory Garden with military burial rites provided by Alton VFW Post 1308.
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Browns running game coordinator Kirby Wilson said Friday that there are currently no plans to make Johnson the Browns' featured running bck, Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com reports.
Johnson has averaged 5.7 yards on 10 carries and has been far more effective through the air than fellow running back Isaiah Crowell -- who has put up just 2.9 YPC on his 46 attempts -- which has led to questions about who should be seeing the bulk of the carries in the Browns' backfield. Wilson's comments indicate Johnson will remain the team's top running back in passing situations while Crowell will continue serving as the team's top ball carrier, but that doesn't mean Johnson could eventually see more carries if Crowell continues to struggle in the ground game.
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Woooo: Miami Marlins first baseman Justin Bour signed autographs for the June honorees of the Miami Marlins/Miami Herald Team Player Spotlight. Bour, who is endorsed by WWE alum Ric Flair, is in the running (via fan vote) for a final spot on the National League roster for the MLB All-Star Game on Tuesday, July 11 at Marlins Park in Miami. Photo By Jim Varsallone
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Herpes simplex virus infections last a lifetime. Once a person has been infected, the virus can remain dormant for years before periodically reactivating to cause recurrent disease.
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A man in Lincoln County has been arrested after he sexually assaulted an 8-year-old girl.
The incident was reported on April 16, two days after the alleged incident. The victim told police that on April 14, she was sexually assaulted by 26-year-old Peter Justin Desveaux Jr., who then gave her money, asking her to not tell anyone.
The suspect, who is from Iron Station, admitted to committing the crime on Friday. He was then arrested and placed into custody at the Harven A. Crouse Detention Center where he faces charges of crimes against nature, statutory sex offense with a child, and indecent liberties with a child.
Desveaux is under a $150,000 secured bond, and was scheduled to appear in court on Monday.
Otto Porter Jr. dunks on the Thunder's Andre Roberson in the Wizards' 120-98 rout Monday night. When you look at a Thunder box score after a discouraging loss - and the Wizards' 120-98 drilling of OKC counts as nothing if not discouraging - you tend to scour the Thunder side.
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Luka Milivojevic’s fouls in Crystal Palace’s 0-0 draw with Watford on Saturday has seen him move ahead of Leicester City’s Wilfred Ndidi in the race for the unwanted Premier League dirtiest player prize.
The Serbian has now conceded 62 fouls in 33 games English topflight games this term – two ahead of the Nigerian who has committed 60 fouls in 32 games.
Ndidi is 241 short of former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel, who is currently the dirtiest Nigerian in the competition’s history with 328 fouls.
The Leicester City star who leads the top tacklers’ list has now committed 87 Premier League fouls since he joined the Foxes from Genk in 2017.
Yakubu Aiyegbeni and Shola Ameobi are second and third in the Nigerian all-time list with 251 and 241 fouls committed respectively.
Malawi government will once again delay paying the salaries of teachers in public primary and secondary schools this month which is attributed to bureaucracy in the State machinery.
The delays are likely to spark further discontent among the teachers employees who are already battling to cope with the increasing cost of living as they are the lowest paid in the public service.
Earlier this year trachers staged a strike over late pay, after going for weeks without income.
According to Teachers Union Malawi (TUM) general secretary Charles Kumchenga, the Ministrty of Education, Science and Technology owes teachers salary arrears amounting to about K1.7 billion from 2010.
Among the affected districts for delayed pay are Lilongwe, Rumphi, Mwanza, Karonga, NkhataBay, Blantyre, Mulanje, Nkhotakota, Phalombe and Mzimba.
WENDOVER, Tooele County — Tooele County Sheriff's Office said it is responding to reports of a possible drowning of a 10-year-old boy at a lake near the Nevada state line.
While deputies are on their way to the scene, the sheriff's office does not know the child's current condition.
The reported drowning occurred at the 60-feet-deep Blue Lake in Tooele County, about 16 miles south of Wendover. The lake is about 9 acres in size.
This article will be updated when more information is available.
Russellville Lions were treated to a song "Grand Old Lady" by Judy Olsen and Bill Sparks as part of the upcoming anniversaries of Main Street Russellville and the historic downtown depot. Taste of the Valley on Thursday, April 27, will celebrate Main Street Russellville's 25th anniversary, and Reunion Around the Rails on Saturday, May 27, will celebrate the depot's 100th birthday.
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Jimmy tells the kids about his time playing baseball and deciding to go to Stanford.
A hearing to evaluate the sanity of a former City of Jackson administrator has been canceled in New Orleans. Forty-six-year-old Mark Hambrick was scheduled for a lunacy hearing in the stabbing death of his 18-month-old daughter Thursday.
Hambrick, who grew up in Mississippi, has been indicted for first-degree murder and second-degree cruelty in the death of Amina Hambrick in October 2017.
A motion in the case states that Hambrick is acutely psychotic.
His lawyer says he believes God ordered him to kill his baby so he would be executed and resurrected as Christ.
Hambrick once worked as Deputy Administrative officer for the City of Jackson.
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European shares slip on oil drop, weak US data
LONDON, June 14 European shares pulled back on Wednesday, as energy stocks fell on tumbling crude prices and banks were hit after weak U.S. data raised questions over future rate hikes in the world's biggest economy.
PARRY SOUND — Shopping with your pups in tow this summer? Don’t leave them in the hot car.
There’s now a Dog Cooling Station at the Parry Sound Canadian Tire opened 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday to Saturday where pet owners can leave their dogs while they shop in town.
Operator Kathy Curreie Eyers also runs Top Dog K9 Services in Barrie, but decided to spend some time at the family’s McKellar home this summer. She got the idea from something similar she saw about two-decades ago.
“Mom and I had talked about this a couple years ago, because Parry Sound is a tourist town and people are wanting to get their groceries and camping supplies, cottage supplies — there’s always the issue of what to do with the pets while we are in the store,” said Currie Eyers.
Taiwan’s container carrier Evergreen Marine has continued its profitable run this year with a first half gain of TWD3.07bn ($103.46m), extending from the slim first quarter profit of TWD168.91m with a strong second quarter profit of TWD2.9bn.
The profit for the first half ended 30 June 2017 was a complete turnaround from the loss of TWD5.86bn in the same period of last year, Taipei-listed Evergreen announced the results to the stock exchange.
The carrier’s first half operating profit was recorded at TWD5.32bn as against the operating loss of TWD3.81bn in the year-ago period.
Revenue for the first six months came up to TWD71.54bn, an increase of 22.6% compared to TWD58.34bn in the previous corresponding period.
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DETROIT (AP) — A man who says his career suffered after he posted a photo of himself wearing a Santa Claus costume and holding a semi-automatic rifle has cleared a key hurdle in a lawsuit against the state of Michigan.
Calvin Congden's lawsuit can proceed on his First Amendment claim and other arguments. Federal Judge Mark Goldsmith released a decision Tuesday.
Congden, an Army veteran, worked for Michigan's Child Protective Services division. He says he lost favor with managers after posting his Santa photo on Facebook.
Congden says a manager told co-workers that he "looked crazy" and warned them to be careful. The state says Congden eventually resigned under a settlement with his union.
Congden says the state illegally retaliated against him because of his Facebook post and complaints to others.
Former All Blacks coach Graham Henry has said the British and Irish Lions' 'suicidal' itinerary could dash their hopes of being competitive during the New Zealand tour.
The Lions face a tough schedule, playing all five of New Zealand's Super Rugby sides and a match against the Maori All Blacks in addition to the three Tests in Auckland and Wellington.
Henry coached the Lions to a 2-1 series loss on their 2001 tour of Australia and four years later guided the All Blacks to a 3-0 series sweep over the famous touring side in New Zealand.
"There is huge pressure on the Lions," Henry told ESPN. "I know from my own experiences how much the players respect getting selected for the Lions. It is the pinnacle of their career. It is massive but they need to do well and I just wonder if the itinerary is suicidal. That is my concern."
NYON, Switzerland — AC Milan’s hunt for the only European title it lacks will continue against Ludogorets Razgrad in the last 32 of the Europa League.
With Milan currently seventh in Serie A, the Champions League place awarded to the Europa League winner could be the best chance for the seven-time European champion to return to the elite competition.
Atletico Madrid, the 2010 and 2012 Europa League winner, was drawn to face Copenhagen after placing third in its Champions League group. Napoli will play Leipzig in a pairing of two more teams which dropped down from the Champions League.
Also, it was: Celtic vs. Zenit St. Petersburg; Ostersund vs. Arsenal; and Astana vs. Sporting Lisbon.
The first legs will be played on Feb. 15, with the return games on Feb. 22.
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — A large fire was active in Durham Friday night along U.S. 70 near Miami Boulevard.
The commercial building fire could be seen from miles away, witnesses said.
Officials said the fire is at 303 Highway 70 Service Road.
The first call for the blaze went out just after 9:35 p.m.
Officials said the fire was at the office for a road construction company named Dragadoes.
Durham fire crews had to call in other counties to help because there is only one fire hydrant in the area.
By 11:20 p.m., officials said the fire was under control. There were no injuries.
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With the Kings all off in Mexico or what have you, there are obviously no Kings highlights. Instead, here's a clip from a few days ago of Jonathan Drouin making everyone look silly as he sets up Brayden Point for a goal.
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Tomas and Marcus have dinner with the family at the foster home and tell them they are exorcists.
Iowa gov orders flags to half-staff for newspaper deaths
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has ordered flags on state grounds to be flown at half-staff to honor five employees of a Virginia newspaper shot to death last week.
The Iowa order asks that U.S. and state flags be flown at half-staff Tuesday until sunset.
Iowa will join Annapolis, Maryland, and other states lowering U.S. flags in honor of those killed at the Capital-Gazette. President Donald Trump has also ordered U.S. flags on federal property to be flown at half-staff.
Jarrod Ramos is charged with murder in the attack Thursday in Annapolis.
Authorities said Tuesday that Ramos had sent letters the day of the shootings to two judges and an attorney, seeking to justify the shootings as vengeance after losing a 2012 defamation lawsuit against Capital Gazette Communications.
It's a delicate burst of summer.
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Oh, my gourd! Please eat the flowers, most especially the squash blossoms.
These edible things bursting from the meandering vines of zucchini, pumpkins, butternuts and various cucurbit thereof can be harvested from gardens through summer, even now in August, through the early fall.
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Cleveland police chief Calvin Williams said fans attending Monday night's Cavaliers playoff game against the Pacers will be safe.
The city has been on edge since Sunday afternoon when a man identified as Steve Stephens, shot and killed Robert Godwin, a passerby who was at the wrong place at the wrong time. Stephens then uploaded video of the killing to Facebook, where he warned he had killed several others. Police have only verified one killing.
AGGRAVATED MURDER WARRANT ISSUED FOR STEVE STEPHENS, BM 37 https://t.co/gvJpqaCOPb pic.twitter.com/v8Jkcmb4cy — Cleveland Police (@CLEpolice) April 17, 2017
As for the Cavs game, Williams said there will be normal security and "above that" for the big event. The chief seemed confident in everyone attending being safe.
Stephens has been on the run ever since killing Godwin, and police said he could have left the city entirely. In Monday morning's briefing, police admitted they don't know his whereabouts, so he could still be in the city.
Funeral services for former State Representative Pete Patterson of Brookston will Tuesday morning at 11:00 am at Oak Park United Methodist Church in Paris with burial in Evergreen Cemetery. Patterson served in the legislature from 1976 to 1999 and represented Lamar, Fannin, Delta, Hopkins, Rains, Red River, Titus, and Franklin counties. He was 82.
Ctrl, the debut album by Top Dawg artist SZA, is so self-assured, so blunt and direct, that you’d never guess how circuitous its path to existence was. There was long stretches of album delays and conceptual reworks (the original title was A, to follow a series of themed mixtapes), not to mention long stretches of self-doubt during which she
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(Global edition) From the BBC’s World Service … Global stock markets in Asia and the US have soared to fresh highs. Are investors creating a bubble that will inevitably burst? Or is it just a sign of a stronger economy? We look at why low interest rates aren't the sole driver of booming markets, and the factors that could upset the apple cart. Then, to Moscow, where Saudi Arabia’s King – complete with his entourage and a golden escalator – met Vladimir Putin, Russia’s president, to discuss deeper ties and the new normal for oil prices. We also have the second part of our China series, where young people are sinking deeper into debt, and loan sharks are now accepting naked selfies as collateral.
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INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Queens of the Stone Age frontman Joshua Homme has apologized after a photographer claimed the singer kicked her camera while she photographed the band’s concert in Southern California.
Photographer Chelsea Lauren said on Instagram that she sought medical treatment after the camera smashed into her face from the kick Saturday night at a radio station’s annual Christmas event. Video posted to social media shows Homme swinging his leg and connecting with the camera while playing guitar at the Forum near Los Angeles.
Homme said on Twitter Sunday that he was “in a state of being lost in performance” and thought he was kicking lighting equipment on state. He says it was unintentional and he hopes Lauren accepts his apology.
Emails seeking further comment from Homme’s representatives were not immediately returned.
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Canadian cannabis activist Marc Emery told Global News’ Jeff McArthur that smoking marijuana doesn’t impair driving. This comes just days after the federal government released a bill to legalize pot. Emery says that marijuana impairment is a myth he hopes to dispel. Sean O’Shea has more.
AUSTIN, Texas/NEW YORK (Reuters) – Chocking up employment losses last month to the temporary hit of a severe hurricane season and reiterating expectations that inflation will strengthen, Federal Reserve policymakers on Friday signaled they continue to see gradual U.S. interest-rate hikes ahead.
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Join Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources experts Wednesday, April 19, at noon for an online chat about citizen-based monitoring opportunities in Wisconsin. A DNR online chat starting at noon Wednesday is a great opportunity to learn about citizen-based resource monitoring in Wisconsin such as monitoring dissolved oxygen in the Ten Mile Creek Watershed.
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The Chief Justice of North Carolina’s Supreme Court has proclaimed 2018 to be the “Year of Professionalism” in the state in commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the Chief Justice’s Commission on Professionalism.
Chief Justice Mark Martin issued the proclamation at the commission’s Jan. 26 meeting at the North Carolina Judicial Center in Raleigh, recognizing the continued vitality and relevance of its mission to enhance professionalism among North Carolina’s lawyers, judges, and law students.
In addition, monthly events have been planned throughout 2018 to celebrate the CJCP’s 20 years of enhancing professionalism and to encourage the rededication of North Carolina lawyers to the goals and ideals of professionalism.
The CJCP was established in September 1998 and is tasked with helping to ensure that the practice of law remains a high calling, dedicated to the service of clients and the public good.
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AUSTIN, Texas-- The owners of Jade Massage in Austin may have just flushed their freedom down the toilet.
The buildings leasing company became suspicious after the toilet kept getting clogged.
The plumber informed the leasing office that a large volume of condoms were to blame.
Cops were then called in to investigate Jade Massage owners, Joseph Emery and Juan Wang.
In February, authorities stopped Wang from getting on a plane to China with $30,000.00 in cash. The next month, detectives questioned men leaving the massage parlor who said they paid for sexual services inside.
When police raided the massage parlor Wang was with one naked man and a second female masseuse was with a different naked man.
They also found $60,000.00 in cash inside a safe at Wang and Emery's home. The couple was arrested and accused of running a prostitution ring and money laundering.
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Vancouver is abuzz with news that the city is in the running for the biggest sport event in the world. Nadia Stewart has more on just how confident the city is feeling about its chances.
AMAG Leasing issues two Swissie bonds in a week AMAG Leasing, the Swiss vehicle lessor, priced two new Swiss franc bonds this week. A Sfr150m (€129m) five year transaction on Monday was followed by a Sfr100m two year on Friday.
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Is it the stress of fame what is getting to the teen model? Said her father, Johnny Depp : “To be honest, I’m quite worried. I wasn’t expecting all this to happen to Lily-Rose, especially not at this age.” What do you think of Lily-Rose Depp’s teeny tiny beach body? Sound off in the comments below.
KOCHI: Finance Minister T M Thomas Isaac presented the budget without doing any justice to the findings and recommendations of the Economic Survey.
The budget stands testimony to his lack of resolve and sincerity in overcoming the financial crisis which the Economic Survey describes as extremely severe. The budget lacks any programme for generating employment and aims at imposing a freeze on appointments in the guise of austerity measures.
In effect, there are only two practical sources of revenue - liquor and lottery sale. The irony here is a Finance Minister who claims to be a Leftist in a government led by Marxist-Communist parties is mobilising funds using lottery and liquor!
The government has declared the coastal area package hoping to wash its hands off the failure in tackling Ockhi. The budget also lacks new industrial projects or solutions to the industrial slow-down. The shortcomings are many when it comes to Isaac’s budget
Markstrom surrendered five goals on 24 shots Monday during a 5-1 loss in Winnipeg.
Markstrom has been all over the place recently, allowing eight goals over his last two games (49 shots) after stopping 64 of 65 shots in the two starts prior. The big Swede is now a pedestrian 8-10-3 with ratios (2.56 GAA and .911 save percentage) that are slightly better than his career marks of 2.84 and .906, so -- despite the back-to-back duds -- he still appears to be trending in the right direction in his age-27 season.
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Smart came off the bench and had nine points, five rebounds, four assists and three blocks in his first game since undergoing right thumb surgery. He played 25 minutes wearing a protective splint and had a key assist late from the bottom of a scrum beneath three Milwaukee players.
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Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, concluded a four-day teaching session on Friday in Himachal Pradesh's Dharamsala. The session was based on the teachings of Buddhist scholar, Chandrakirti and was held at the main Tibetan temple, Tsuglagkhang. Hundreds of monks and disciples of the Dalai Lama attended the session. The 14th Dalai Lama, who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1989, fled into exile in India from Lhasa after an abortive uprising against Chinese rule.
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THERE’S SOME SERIOUS CONFUSION IN THAT HEAD: Merkel’s New Year message expresses Europe’s immigration contradiction in a nutshell. Maybe in all their heads.
The IRS has emptied out bank accounts belonging to Tori Spelling and her husband, Dean McDermott. Last summer they were slammed with a federal tax lien for over $700,000 in unpaid federal taxes for their 2014 bill alone. Meanwhile, McDermott’s ex-wife, Mary Jo Eustace, is said to be threatening him with jail over unpaid child support for their 18-year-old son, Jack. During a court hearing in March, McDermott told a judge that he had “fallen on hard times.”
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Quest Investment Management Inc. OR raised its position in Bristol-Myers Squibb Co by 5.1% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 311,527 shares of the biopharmaceutical company's stock after buying an additional 14,978 shares during the period.
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The Benavidez Community Center, 1045 McClure Road, is closed Monday, April 17 due to a waterline break, the city said in a news release. City: Waterline break closes Benavidez Center LAS CRUCES - The Benavidez Community Center, 1045 McClure Road, is closed Monday, April 17 due to a waterline break, the city said in a news release.
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April 5 GK Software AG:
* FY growth in turnover of 23.5 percent to 77.33 million euros(provisional figures)
* EBITDA reached 7.80 million euros, following a figure of 2.2 million euros in 2016 and therefore improved by 258 percent
* Profits for 2016 were at upper end of company's expectations and were within medium-term forecast for period until 2018
* FY EBIT amounted to 3.94 million euros and therefore increased by 5.22 million euros over previous year's figure (2015 EBIT, (1.28) million euros)
* Is confident will be able to reach goals set in medium-term forecast for period until 2018 and is standing by this without changes Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
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SAO PAULO, April 12 Brazilian power utility Cia Energetica de Minas Gerais SA will step up efforts to renegotiate existing debt and sell assets as a way to delay 4.837 billion reais ($1.5 billion) worth of debt maturities by the end of this year, executives said on Wednesday.
Cemig, as the utility is known, is also considering existing options in capital markets to reduce a 52 percent stake in Light Energia SA, said Chief Financial Officer Adezio Lima, without elaborating. Lima spoke on a conference call to discuss fourth-quarter financial results.
($1 = 3.1525 reais) (Reporting by Luciano Costa; Writing by Guillermo Parra-Bernal; Editing by Andrew Hay)
The first rubber of Hopman Cup 2017 goes to the United States, as they beat the Czech Republic 3-0 in Perth on Sunday. Jack Sock of the US is congratulated by Adam Pavlasek of the Czech Republic after winning their singles match on day one of the Hopman Cup in Perth on January 1, 2017 AFP/TONY ASHBY PERTH: The United States opened their Hopman Cup campaign in style with a 3-0 win over the Czech Republic in Perth on Sunday .
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PARAMUS, N.J. -- A boy was hospitalized after plunging from a parking deck Tuesday morning at the Garden State Plaza in Paramus, police said.
There was no immediate word on whether he jumped, fell or was pushed from the Neiman Marcus/AMC Theaters parking structure around 10:15 a.m.
A shoe was found on the deck above, witnesses said.
Police Chief Kenneth Ehrenberg was expected to issue a formal statement once a preliminary investigation was completed.
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The Poinsett County Sheriff’s Department is looking for the person responsible for killing a dog at a local humane society.
Sheriff Kevin Molder told Region 8 News the Humane Society of Eastern Arkansas in Lepanto reported a dog dead in its kennel.
It happened Tuesday night. The unknown suspect allegedly beat and stomped the dog.
Molder said deputies found a hole near the dog’s throat.
He also said they are looking into another dog who survived an attack at the shelter. Employees found that dog the next morning.
There is a $1,500 reward for information leading to an arrest in the case.
Anyone with information can contact the Poinsett County Sheriff’s Department at 870-578-2116.
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Officials say a woman caught trying to smoke on a Southwest flight has been arrested after shouting she was going to kill everyone on the plane.
Sacramento County sheriff's spokesman Shaun Hampton said Monday that 24-year-old Valerie Curbelo was arrested on the tarmac when the plane landed Saturday.
Hampton says when the crew stopped Curbelo from having a cigarette in the plane's bathroom, she threatened to kill all the passengers and crew and became combative.
Southwest said in a statement that the flight from Portland, Oregon, received priority treatment from air traffic control and landed safely in Sacramento.
In a jailhouse interview with KOVR-TV, Curbelo, of Sandy, Oregon, said anxiety drove her to smoke.
She said she didn't know why she made the death threats, adding that it wasn't typical behavior for her.
You can sure have a Prada paper clip, Chanel boomerang, or Dolce and Gabbana art fridge if you are ready to spare hundreds and thousands of dollars on these ridiculously expensive items. Designers don’t always take fashion seriously. See all the biggest fashion trolls in this video.
Helio Castroneves didn't manage to tie the all-time record of four Indy 500 wins at the event's 2018 running, but according to Team Penske President Tim Cindric, the Brazilian will be given another shot in 2019.
After crashing out of the 102nd edition of the Indiana oval event near the third-quarter mark, Castroneves pleaded for Roger Penske to allow him back for next year's contest. When asked after Sunday's race if he would do so, The Captain replied, "It's hard to say no to him, isn't it?"
Penske continued, "I have to talk to the president here. He'll figure that one out for me."
Cindric didn't hesitate when confirming Castroneves' appointment.
"He's going to be back," Cindric said. "He will be here next year in one of our cars. I'll say it."
Spring is here but we may have found the song of the summer. French Montana and Swae Lee of Rae Sremmurd join together for the joint that has social media already dancing, “Unforgettable.”
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MORRIS, Minn. – A 94-year-old Minnesota man whose wife died after battling cancer built a swimming pool in his backyard for children in his neighborhood.
Keith Davison’s wife of 66 years died last year, KARE 11 reports.
“You just can’t imagine what it’s like,” he said. “You cry a lot. That’s just the way it is because she’s not here.”
Davison then decided to do something different to fill his time.
In the spring, the retired judge had an in-ground pool built. In July, the pool, which is 32 feet long and 9 feet deep, opened — and kids from all over the neighborhood came to swim.
“I knew they’d come,” Davison said.
Davison, who has three adult children but no grandchildren, is usually seen sitting in a chair next to the pool, watching the kids swimming, laughing and having fun.
“I’m not sitting by myself looking at the walls,” Davison said. “What else would you think of doing where you could have a whole bunch of kids over every afternoon?”
TOWN OF TONAWANDA, NY-- The Town of Tonawanda Police are looking to identify a man who was struck and killed by a train.
The accident happened on the tracks near Military Road and Sheridan Drive around 8:30pm Tuesday.
Police say an Amtrak train was headed northbound when it stuck and killed the man.
An autopsy is being scheduled in hopes of identifying the man.
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CAIRO (AP) - Egypt's military says four troops and 36 Islamic militants have died in the past five days of fighting in the restive Sinai Peninsula.
Monday's statement says one officer was among the four killed army personnel. It also says that eight soldiers were wounded, including two officers.
The military says that it also destroyed 400 hideouts, munition and weapons depots and dismantled 93 explosive devices during the operation.
It says 345 suspected militants and fleeing criminals have been arrested.
Since Egypt launched the wide-scale operation more than a month ago, 20 troops have been killed.
Egypt has been battling Islamic militants for years, but the insurgency gathered steam and grew deadlier after the 2013 ouster by the military, of Mohammed Morsi, an Islamist president whose one year in office proved divisive.
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — The net revenue for Ohio Stadium beer sales in 2017 reached more than $1 million.
According to the Ohio State University, total net revenue from alcohol sales for the 2017 season was $1,353,108.
The university says the money from the alcohol sales will go to campus safety initiatives, including four additional police officers, increased security at football games, and funding for the center for alcohol and substance abuse.
OSU announced in 2016 that alcohol sales would be available stadium wide as a part of a new policy to improve the fan experience at Ohio Stadium.
However, Ohio State University Police did report an increase in arrests at Ohio Stadium this year. Only three homes games into the 2017 Buckeyes season, campus police exceeded the number of arrests that were made in the entire 2016 season.
Plainville Senior Bowling results for Feb. 13 were as follows:
Top Female Bowler for the Week–Simone Guirmond-179, Cynthia Thibeault–177
Top Male Bowler for the week— Gil Theriault-216, Jeff Harper-185
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AIN ISSA, Syria (Reuters) – Islamic State militants in Raqqa are passing themselves off as civilians to try to avoid intensifying air strikes and shooting anyone caught trying to escape their Syrian bastion as U.S.-backed coalition forces close in, witnesses said.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Skyline Medical Inc:
* Skyline Medical reports 2017 second quarter financial results
* Q2 loss per share $0.41
* Q2 revenue rose 25 percent to $106,800 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
MIAMI — A person familiar with the deal says the Miami Dolphins have signed undrafted free agent receiver Trey Griffey, the son of Hall of Fame baseball player Ken Griffey Jr.
The person confirmed the agreement to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Monday because the Dolphins had not announced the signing or contract terms.
Griffey had 79 catches for 1,241 yards and six touchdowns in four seasons at Arizona. A centre fielder in baseball, he was drafted in the 24th round of the 2016 draft by the Seattle Mariners but opted to stay with football.
The Indianapolis Colts signed Griffey after the April draft, but he was waived-injured in June.
At least five Dolphins receivers — none of them starters — have been slowed by injuries during training camp.
MORENO VALLEY, Calif. (AP)  Authorities are searching for suspects in a shooting that left a 17-year-old girl dead and two others wounded in inland Southern California.
Riverside County sheriff's Deputy Armando Munoz says deputies tried to stop a car seen driving away from the shooting Friday in Moreno Valley. The suspect vehicle got away after running a red light and causing another car to crash.
The Press-Enterprise reported Sunday (http://bit.ly/2ptrtwa ) that the 17-year-old suffered at least one gunshot wound and was rushed to a hospital, where she died. She was not identified.
Also shot were a 16-year-old boy and a 26-year-old woman. Their conditions were not immediately available.
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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Niagara Falls native Jermaine Crumpton scored 18 points and hauled in 16 rebounds to help Canisius rally from an 11-point deficit for a 73-67 win over Marist on Friday.
Isaiah Reese and Takal Molson each had 21 in the win for the Griffs, who pushed their overall record to 14-9.
In total, over the final seven minutes Canisius outscored Marist 18-9 — and held the Red Foxes to just three field goals over that span — as they improve to 8-2 in Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference play.
Trailing 58-57 with a little more than five minutes in the game, Jibreel Faulker stole a pass and threw down a dunk to give the Griffs their first lead of the second half at 59-57.
The Griffs return to action Sunday against Saint Peter’s, which defeated Niagara 58-52 on Friday.
Mary, Lucy and Ruthie Camden are back together again.
In a controversial admission, Brenda Hampton said she would want to include Stephen Collins if there was ever a show reunion.
Treason charged UPND president and five others have pleaded not guilty to one count of treason after having appeared before High Court judge Charles Chanda.
Judge Chanda has adjourned the matter to Wednesday August 16 pouring cold water on rumours that Hichilema and his co-accused would be set free on a nolle prosequi.
The matter will come up on Wednesday for commencement of trial.
Hichilema has been in police custody from April 10 on the non bailable charge of treason.
A recent intervention by Commonwealth Secretary General Patricia Scotland had raised hopes of a fast track solution to the problem that has deeply divided the country in the aftermath of the contested August 15, 2016 general elections.
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Four Premier League clubs want to sign Riyad Mahrez.
The Leicester winger has gone AWOL after the Foxes blocked his dream move to City last month.
The Blues tabled a deadline-day £60million bid which was knocked back by Claude Puel's side.
Leicester were apparently holding out for a figure closer to £90m but Pep Guardiola refused to budge in negotiations and the move fell through.
Mahrez has not turned up for training since the transfer window slammed shut and he is expected to push through a switch in the summer.
The New York Stock Exchange-listed shipowner said it had sold two 2014-built kamsarmaxes the SBI Charleston and the SBI Cakewalk to an undisclosed third party at a price of $45m in total. No reason for the sale was given.
Following the sale Scorpio Bulkers will own a fleet 46 vessels comprising 18 kamsarmaxes and 28 ultramaxes.
While a number of former Loose Women panellists have been returning recently – including Denise Welch and Carol McGiffin – another is leaving.
Today's host Coleen Nolan revealed that Janet Street-Porter was taking a few weeks off for her health.
However, it's nothing too big to worry about viewers, in fact, it's something Janet admitted she should have had sorted ages ago.
Janet said: "I'm going off, I've got to say these words, I'm not very happy about it, I've got to have a knee replacement.
"My left knee is completely and utterly warn out because I've spent my entire life walking, playing tennis, keeping fit, all those things, swimming."
Deconstructed Summer Salad
For each salad:
1 slice of toasted whole grain bread
1/2 ripe avocado
1/2 teaspoon fresh lime juice
skinny mini asparagus, blanched, chopped*
fresh chives, chopped
grape tomatoes, chopped
fresh greens
vinaigrette, your favorite
Mash avocado. Stir in lime juice, asparagus and chives. Spread over the top of the slice of toast. Cover avocado mixture with chopped tomatoes. Drizzle fresh greens with your favorite vinaigrette. Arrange over the top of the tomatoes. Cut the deconstructed salad into 4 pieces and eat! Makes 1 serving.
*To blanch the skinny mini asparagus:
Arrange asparagus in a single layer in a glass dish with sides. Pour in enough boiling water to cover asparagus. Set aside for a few minutes. Transfer asparagus to a bowl of ice water. Once asparagus is chilled, drain and put in a covered glass container and store in refrigerator.
Think about the retail market for a second. When you go out to eat or shop for clothes, do you pay attention to how things look? In a retail setting, proper appearance is key — how the menu is designed, how the waiter is dressed, or how products are displayed. If you own or run an electrical service and repair business, you can learn lessons from these retailers. The same customer that goes retail shopping is the same customer who will receive you for service at their home. These ...
Over 5,000 TASC Certificates Are Now Ready For Collection
Over 5000 Tai Solarin College of Education, TASCE certificates are now ready for collection. You can now confirm your certificate status online. The Provost of Tai Solarin College of Education, Omu-Ijebu, Dr. Kiadese Lukmon Adeola, has announced after the joint press conference that was held in the council chambers and his office Thursday, 8th June, …
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A man from Norfolk is the first paralysed person to walk the London Marathon.
Simon Kindleysides, from Blofield, is paralysed from the waist down but completed the 26-mile route in 36 hours using a battery-powered exoskeleton suit.
The next weather system on the move from the west…spreading more clouds over us on Wednesday…mostly cloudy skies and slightly cooler…low to mid 60’s in play…I can’t rule out a few sprinkles but the core rains will be well to our south and west on Wednesday. Quiet times Wednesday night and Thursday…partly sunny on Thursday…68 for the high. Friday…back to mostly cloudy with a few morning sprinkles…looking limited right now….better over the weekend…warm and dry…70 on Saturday and 77 on Sunday…the city might push 80 degrees on Sunday-75 for the high…better the key word…this will really help the trees to pop.
From Storey County:
A Special Recall Election will be held on Tuesday, April 11, 2017, for the purpose of a Recall Election of Gerald Antinoro, Storey County Sheriff.
Pursuant to NRS 306.040(4) any person registered to vote in Storey County, Nevada is entitled to vote in the special recall election.
Voter registration for the April 11, 2017 Special Election closes Saturday, March 25, 2017.
Requests for Absentee Ballots must be submitted in writing to the Storey County Clerk’s Office by Tuesday, April 4, 2017.
Absentee ballots must be received by the County Clerk by 7:00 p.m. on Election Day, April 11, 2017.
Broken arm for Oscar Sevilla as five thieves beat him up to steal his bike. Find more here: https://t.co/XGokhNr64b pic.twitter.com/NPRziAzB65
GETTY An outbreak of bird flu has been confirmed at a poultry farm in Suffolk
Restrictions had been put in place at the premises near Redgrave, which contains about 23,000 birds, after lab tests detected the avian flu strain H5N8. Further investigations into the virus have confirmed it is the “highly pathogenic strain” of the disease - which is deadly to birds.
The strain of avian flu has been found in wild and farmed birds in the UK since December 2016. A number of the birds at the poultry farm in mid-Suffolk have died and those remaining will be culled, Defra said. A 3km (1.8 mile) protection zone and 10km (6 mile) surveillance zone have been put in place to prevent the spread of the disease.
GETTY The strain of avian flu has been found in wild and farmed birds in the UK since December 2016.
GETTY Public Health England said the risk to public health from the virus was very low
DUBLIN, April 3 Ireland will hold two bond auctions in the second quarter, on Apil 12 and June 8, the National Treasury Management Agency said on Monday.
Ireland has raised 6.5 billion euros of its planned 9 to 13 billion euros issuance of long-term debt this year.
The agency will also hold an auction of short-term treasury bills on June 15. All auction dates are subject to market conditions, the NTMA said. (Reporting by Conor Humphries; Editing by Catherine Evans)
ATHAGARH : A six-month-old elephant calf was found dead in a pond at Haladiaseni reserve forest under Badamba range on Monday.
After getting information from nearby villagers, forest officials, including Athagarh ACF Rajendra Das, Badamba Range Officer Gobinda Chandra Ratha and Veterinary surgeon Nihar Ranjan Dash fished out the body and sent it for autopsy.
According to preliminary report, the calf drowned after entering deep into the pond. The cause of the death could be ascertained after final report of the postmortem, said ACF Rajendra Das.
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BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany must eventually follow other European countries in banning new diesel vehicles from roads, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said in a magazine interview published on Monday, although she declined to commit to a specific date.
Merkel said it was up to auto makers to restore consumers' confidence in them after the emissions scandal, including through trade-in bonuses and software updates. Consumers, who had been "deceived", must get the environmental emissions performance they had been promised, she added.
The priority for coming years should be to expand the charging infrastructure needed for deploying more electric vehicles, she said.
Until then, driving bans for dirtier cars already on the road should be avoided, she said because that would "punish the people who bought cars in good faith."
(Reporting By Thomas Escritt; Editing by Andrea Shalal)
The rebate has won the debate…for now.
This was disclosed by president of the National Council on Public Transportation Godfrey Ferdinand who provided an update on the minibus owners’ solution to buffering the effects of the rising cost of fuel, among other things.
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Can Tottenham Hotspur win against Juventus? Will Roma have an easy game against Shakhtar Donetsk?
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Baku. 4 April. REPORT.AZ/ Price for Azeri LT CIF brand crude oil exported by Azerbaijan rose by $0.10 or 0.19%.
Report informs, Azerbaijani oil price now makes $53.72/barrel.
Notably, the lowest price for Azeri LT CIF was recoded in December 2001 ($19.15), the highest in July 2008 ($149.66).
Fat kids have a fifth fewer friends and are 70 percent more likely to be shunned than their slimmer classmates.
Experts say shaming kids who are tubby makes them more likely to put on weight.
And they said isolating podgy children puts them at increased risk of loneliness, depression and poor health. The study was published June 7 in PLOS One.
Researchers looked at 504 kids with an average age of 11.
They found chubby youngsters were more likely to be excluded from friendships and called their peers friends when the feeling was not mutual.
The research also discovered fatter kids disliked a fifth more classmates than thinner children.
Kayla de la Haye, the study’s lead author and a professor at the University of Southern California, said: “Our finding is alarming because if we continue to have social environments where fat shaming is the norm, these kids will continue to be ostracized.”
“Those interactions increase the risk of loneliness, depression, poor eating habits and illness.”
always has twists and turns in the house. We have seen Arshi Khan's inclination towards co-contestant Hiten Tejwani but it seems all over now.Hiten who claimed to save Arshi Khan from the nominations, actually lied that he saved her; he didn't. On day 71, Hiten and Vikas were seen discussing about it while Vikas pointing out at Hiten that he should not have lied to Arshi. Vikas says If you lied, you must have told this to Arshi because she saved you from the nominations unlike you.Priyank when asks Arshi if she spoke to Hiten, she reacts, 'Who Hiten? I don't want to talk about him'.Puneesh and Shilpa also talks about Hiten; Puneesh says that Hiten's face is revealed. Shilpa says that Hiten wanted to be in good books that is why he didn't tell Arshi and agrees to what Hina Khan earlier said about Hiten that he follows Vikas to play the game.Stay tuned for all Bigg Boss news and updates.
Jupp Heynckes has said that Bayern Munich are the only club in the world he would have come out of retirement for.
The 72-year-old has returned to the Bundesliga champions, as a temporary replacement for Carlo Ancelotti until the end of the season.
Heynckes has not managed a club, since guiding Bayern to an historic treble in the 2012/2013 season.
“I would not have returned to any other club in the world, but Bayern Munich is a labour of love for me. My coaching staff and I will now do everything to bring back successful football for the fans. I’m very much looking forward to this challenge,” he said.
CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge added: “There’s a great mutual trust between Jupp Heynckes and Bayern.
“We’re very thankful to Jupp that he’s accepted the offer of head coach. He’s the ideal man for Bayern at this moment in time.”
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It would seem like there wouldn’t be much left to say with the end of the season approaching and the Steamboat Springs High School girls basketball still sitting winless at 0-21 at the time, but late last week, Sailors coach George Ibarra saw a need.
He’d overheard a player comment that she’d wanted to win so badly she was afraid of making a mistake.
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Dozens of protesters tried to get into a water bottling plant.
It happened Monday afternoon, shortly after 4pm.
That’s when Mecosta County Deputies were called to the Ice Mountain facility in Stanwood.
They were told that approximately 40 protesters were trying to get inside.
When they got there deputies say they were met by multiple protesters leaving the lobby.
Deputies identified those who were reported to be trespassing.
They were cooperative and said they were there to talk with Ice Mountain about the company’s permit to pump more water, as well as the Flint water crisis.
Plant personnel told deputies that no one made it past the lobby.
No damage was done with the facility and no assaultive behavior was reported.
After speaking with both sides, deputies say the protesters left the property without incident.
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The Luzerne County Coroner has identified two people killed in a murder/suicide at a Fairview Twp. home.
Coroner Bill Lisman said 63-year-old Henry Ambrose shot his wife, Lorraine Ambrose, 59, on Saturday before killing himself.
He ruled Lorraine Ambrose’s death a homicide due to multiple gunshot wounds. Henry Ambrose died of suicide from a single gunshot wound, Lisman said.
The coroner’s office will not perform autopsies on the bodies, Lisman said.
“The investigation is now complete,” Lisman said. “He shot her and then himself.”
Police responded to reports of two people dead in the home around 10 a.m. Saturday.
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GENEVA (Reuters) – Urban warfare is taking root in conflicts across the Middle East, with five times more civilians in Syria and Iraq killed in cities than in rural areas over the past three years, the International Committee of the Red Cross said on Wednesday.
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PORTAGE, Ind. — The National Park Service has reopened three beaches at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore after tests showed no significant traces of a potentially carcinogenic chemical from a U.S. Steel Corp. wastewater spill. The park service says water and beach sand samples taken last week came back below laboratory reporting limits for hexavalent chromium, so it reopened the beaches Monday afternoon.
A US steel plant spilled the cancer-causing chemical into Burns Waterway one week ago.
The beaches that have reopened are West Beach, Portage Lakefront and Riverwalk, and Cowles Bog.
The Ogden Dunes beach remains closed as does the Indiana American Water's drinking water intake there.
Officials say they are working to reopen both soon.
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Another official, Ali Hossain, said the ship was very close to Sonadia island and was visible from the shore.
MANHEIM, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania Lottery officials say the winning Powerball ticket worth almost $457 million was sold at a convenience store in Lancaster County.
Officials said the ticket was sold at Speedway in Manheim. The store earns a $100,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket. It was the only winner of the huge March 17 jackpot, the eighth largest ever.
The ticket matched all of the winning numbers: 22-57-59-60-66 and Powerball 7.
Powerball is played in 44 states plus Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
The largest jackpot in Powerball history was $1.6 billion. Three winning tickets were sold in that Jan. 13, 2016, drawing.
In today’s Irish Daily Mirror, comedian Joanne McNally reveals that her male friends ask her to write their wedding speeches to help make them funny. For all of you out there who have a wedding speech to make in the coming weeks….and you aren’t friends with well known comedians who can write it for you, we want to help you out.
We want to compile a list of the do’s and don’ts of a best man speech on the show tomorrow. If you have a speech to deliver in the coming days & weeks, we want to know how you are getting on with it. If you’ve attended a wedding recently & you heard something that you hadn’t heard before let us know. If you’ve experience of a best man speech and you’d like to pass on what worked & what didn’t – we are all ears! Also if there are any horror stories that you’ve seen or heard, give us the gory details.
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Because we know how things work, sometimes we think we understand why these things work as they do. That can be a problem.
In this edition of Two Guys on Your Head, Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke talk about the difference between "how" and "why" knowledge, and why it's important to recognize what you really need to know.
A chimp met up with the human couple who helped raise him in a heartwarming reunion that was caught on camera.The couple, Tania and Jorge, surprised the chimp named Limbani at the Zoological Wildlife Foundation in Miami, Florida.Limbani was born with pneumonia and was rejected by his mother.The Miami couple took care of him for months until he was healthy.In a post, the Zoological Wildlife Foundation said Limbani reacts the same way every time he sees Tania and Jorge.Without human intervention and modern medicine, the foundation said that Limbani would not have survived.
The families of two men missing in separate cases for a year from the same harbor are still looking for answers, and the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance.
Paul Thomas Murray, 48, has been missing since June 2016 and Albert Bosco, 72, has also not been seen since September of last year. Both lived on boats in Boot Key Harbor.
Two years is a long time in camera world, but that’s how long it’s been since Canon announced our then favourite beginner DSLR – the 750D.
Since 2015, a whole army of mirrorless cameras have stormed the entry-level barracks and become our picks for anyone looking for ‘my first proper camera’.
Not that DSLRs are giving up the fight. The Canon 750D (which can now be picked up for under £500) is still going to be available for bargain-hunters, but Canon has now built an 800D to wrestle back some beginner snapper cred from the likes of Fujifilm.
It’s going to be available for £780 (body only) from April 2017. Should you save up for it? Here’s what’s new...
Police: Man killed in Norwood Park crash
A man was killed in a single-vehicle crash early Monday in the Norwood Park neighborhood on the Northwest Side, police said.
At 1:26 a.m., he was driving a black car south in the 6100 block of North Elston when the vehicle hit a median, then hit a light pole, according to Chicago Police.
The man was taken to Resurrection Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead, police said. The Cook County medical examiner’s office did not immediately confirm the fatality.
Police said his car was traveling at a high rate of speed when the crash happened.
The police Major Accidents Investigation Unit was investigating the crash.
Colorado Rockies' Ian Desmond rounds third base after hitting a solo home run during the second inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates in a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, June 14, 2017. Jared Wickerham AP Photo
A MAN has been slashed with a machete and robbed in a vicious holdup in Melbourne’s west.
The 22-year-old from Point Cook was leaving a Coles supermarket in Sunshine West about 8pm when he was attacked.
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Victoria Police spokeswoman Leonie Johnson said the offender was wielding a machete.
“The thief stole his car keys and phone, slashing the victim several times before fleeing,” she said.
The Point Cook man was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries to his head, arm and leg.
Brimbank Embona detectives are currently investigating.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersvic.com.au
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* FY operating loss 1.1 million euros versus loss of 6.3 million euros year ago
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A Tulia man is in critical condition after being hit by a car.
Police say a man in his late 20's or early 30's struck a 67-year-old man as he was walking down 2nd Street yesterday afternoon.
Tulia police are investigating this incident as a hit-and-run.
The police say they have identified the suspect, but no arrests have been made at this time.
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An 18-year-old man has died after being involved in a two-vehicle collision in Doncaster this morning.
At around 7am this morning, it is reported that a silver Renault Clio and a white Renault Master van were involved in a collision in Doncaster Road, Hickleton.
An 18-year-old man driving the Clio suffered fatal injuries and died.
A 45-year-old man driving the van suffered minor injuries.
The road was closed this morning while emergency services responded to the incident but it has since been reopened.
A South Yorkshire Police spokesman said: "Officers are keen to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the collision or the manner of driving of the vehicles prior to the collision.
"Please call 101 or email enquiries@southyorks.pnn.police.uk quoting incident number 263 of April 17, 2017.
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WASHINGTON — House Majority Whip Steve Scalise threw out the ceremonial first pitch before Game 1 of the NL Division Series between the Washington Nationals and Chicago Cubs.
The Louisiana Republican made a triumphant return to the House last week — more than three months after he was wounded while practicing for an annual charity baseball game featuring members of Congress.
Scalise wore a red Nationals jersey Friday night with his name and No. 3 on the back. He threw to U.S. Capitol Police officer David Bailey while holding onto a walker stationed a few feet in front of the mound.
Scalise, Bailey and two others were wounded when a gunman opened fire at the practice. Zack Barth and Matt Mika, the other shooting victims, were honored after the pitch.
Salinas >> A shooting south of Salinas on Sunday left an 18-year-old man dead, according to the Monterey County Sheriff's Office. Deputies responded to a report of shots fired at Spence and Old Stage roads at 3:48 p.m. Sunday.
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A firefighter tries to extinguish a fire at a house during a forest fire at Kalamos village, north of Athens, on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017. Fires breaking out across Greece have stretched firefighting capabilities to the limit, authorities say, voicing suspicions that at least some of the fires have been started deliberately. Yorgos Karahalis AP Photo
About Swalecliffe Cogs Club
The Cogs Club provides purposeful activities, based on Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST), for around 10 people with mild to moderate dementia. The programme can help people to recall or develop new skills and to transfer these skills to daily activities at home. The club can also provide the carer with some respite. The day usually consists of four sessions interspersed with breaks for refreshments or lunch. The first hour is about people meeting each other, discussing the 'Cogs' name, orientation to time and place, and sharing news. The second session explores a theme such as sounds, categorising objects and word association. After a light lunch, there is movement to music. This can be seated, standing or moving around the room. It may include miming to familiar songs. The last session usually involves a board game, such as Scrabble. Before members go home, they are given a summary of their day which can be discussed during their last tea break.
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What a week for New York’s grifter community.
Following Jessica Pressler’s New York exposé on fake German heiress Anna Delvey, the Post reported on Wednesday that a 25-year-old former Vogue staffer named Yvonne Bannigan has been arrested and charged for allegedly stealing $53,564. She was first arrested in April, and now faces felony charges of second- and third-degree grand larceny.
During her time at Vogue, Bannigan was an assistant to the magazine’s creative director​-at​-large Grace Coddington. (Before that, she interned at Elle.) According to court documents and the Post’s law enforcement source, Bannigan charged purchases to Coddington’s credit card. She also allegedly sold Coddington’s property on TheRealReal, an online consignment shop, pocketing $9,000 in commission for herself.
The takeaway here: Do not underestimate fashion interns.
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Update: 8:35PM A MAN who had pleaded guilty to unlawfully cultivating 74 marijuana from his farm at Wainibuka last year informed the High Court in Suva today that he had ventured into planting marijuana because he was not receiving any government assistance following major destructions to his home and plantation by Severe Tropical Cyclone Winston last year.
Sakaraia Dukubure who has been found guilty and convicted of the charge appeared before Justice Vinsent Perera at the High Court in Suva today.
In his mitigation submission, he said it came to his mind to plant marijuana because it had a great value.
He however said he did not plant it to satisfy the people who use it.
Mr Dukubure has been further remanded in custody to await his sentencing next week Friday.
Yakupov will miss Monday's road tilt against the Penguins due to an illness, Mike Chambers of The Denver Post reports.
The first-overall pick in the 2012 NHL Draft, Yakupov missed each of the last two contests as a healthy scratch and has gone six games without recording a point. Colorado will continue to utilize a combination of 11 forwards and seven defensemen in their lineup with Yakupov out, and the 23-year-old Russian's next opportunity to play is Tuesday in Washington.
Spanish publication Mundo Deportivo published a story claiming that Spurs chairman Daniel Levy was ready to sell their star asset.
It was said that Tottenham were keen avoid a similar situation as to when they sold Luka Modric in 2012.
They also claimed that the north London club would not be interested in a player-plus-cash offer involving Gareth Bale.
Instead, it was reported that Mauricio Pochettino’s side are hoping for a straight up sale to esnure that they have time to rebuild the squad.
Join Rock 95 and support Tim Horton’s Camp Day on Wednesday, June 6th, 2018.
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SocGen sets green financing goal ahead of EU report Société Générale has set a goal of raising €100bn in financing for the clean energy transition between 2016 and 2020, ahead of the final report from the European Commission’s high-level expert group (HLEG) on sustainable finance.
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Draymond Green doesn’t receive the same praise that his All-Star teammates — Kevin Durant, Klay Thompson, Stephen Curry — do.
And that’s mainly because Dray isn’t a go-to scorer. He’s a versatile forward who does his best work on the defensive end.
During media availability ahead of the NBA Finals, head coach Steve Kerr called Green “probably the best defensive player” he’s ever seen, comparing him only to Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen:
“Probably the best defensive player I’ve ever seen.” Steve Kerr on Draymond Green pic.twitter.com/Co2HE7OFlz — NBA TV (@NBATV) May 30, 2018
Draymond has been selected to an All-Defense team three times and was the 2016-17 DPOY.
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Photographer: Bert de Bruin “Roxanne“
de Bruin moves in close for this beautiful portrait of Roxanne. The light highlights her face then trails off. Her eye makeup compliments not only her skin color and her lips as well. Her complexion is flawless framing her deep blue eyes. This casual looking photo is much more complex than it appears at first glace.
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The Sioux Valley Optimists have been helping the youth in the Sioux Empire since 1978. Their main focus is to help children in the community. They support local organizations such as Children’s Home Society, Boys and Girls Club, Character on Track, Fostering Hope, and Volunteers of American, just to name a few.
The Sioux Valley Optimists next endeavor is an Elvis Tribute Concert to be held Tuesday, June 12th at 7 PM at the Historic Orpheum Theatre. The Orpheum Theatre is located downtown at 315 N. Phillips Ave.
The performer, Everett Dean, will perform his solo Elvis Tribute show, Elvis: Remembering the King. Dean started his music career by winning his first music contest at the age of 12 and he has been going strong ever since.
Tickets are $20 online at www.siouxvalleyoptimist.com or by calling 605-951-6543. Tickets will also be available at the door for $25.
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A half-term goalkeeping camp is running at Peterborough Northern Star FC during half-term.
Great Britain Paralympian Ryan Kay will be hosting the course for 5-12 year olds at Chestnut Avenue on behalf of the ‘A Sporting Hand’ company.
The camp will run all week from Monday, February 20 to Friday, February 24 inclusive. Each day runs from 9.30am to 3.30pm, although an extra time service is available until 4.30pm each day.
Places are still available priced £12.50 per day or £50 for the week. Bookings can be made by e-mail to Paul@asportinghand.co.uk or through website www.asportinghand.co.uk.
Kay was a member of the GB Paralympic team at Rio last year.
WASHINGTON: U.S. Marine Corps General and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Joseph Dunford will meet with the head of the Russian army's General Staff Valery Gerasimov on Thursday in Azerbaijan, Dunford's office said in a statement on Wednesday.
"The military leaders will discuss a variety of issues including the current state of U.S.-Russian military relations and the importance of consistent and clear military-to-military communication to prevent miscalculation and potential crises," the Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said.
(Reporting by Idrees Ali; Writing by Susan Heavey)
The Friday, October 6, 2017 evening weather forecast for Vancouver, British Columbia and the surrounding area.
Officials expect to fully contain wildfire by Thursday
VERNAL, Utah (AP) — Officials say they expect full containment of wildfire in northeastern Utah by Thursday night.
The Deseret News reports the wildfire began Saturday afternoon about 20 miles (32.2 kilometers) north of Vernal and wildlife officials say it has consumed 0.81 square miles (2.1 square kilometers).
Bureau of Land Management information officer Heather O'Hanlon said Monday "fire behavior is at a minimum."
The agency reported 50 percent containment late Monday afternoon.
Officials say their priority is to stop movement toward the Dry Fork community. Sawtooth Ridge will be heavily monitored until the fire is out of the vicinity.
Officials say the blaze posed no threat to homes or structures in the area.
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PRINCETON, W.Va. (AP) - A West Virginia man is facing a murder charge after authorities say he told his pastor he caused his mother's fatal overdose because he wanted to "end her pain."
News outlets report that 44-year-old Bradford Spencer of Bluefield was arrested Saturday following the Jan. 31 death of 65-year-old Virginia Spencer.
Authorities say the man forced his mother to take numerous pain pills. He is charged with first-degree murder.
Bluefield police records say Spencer spoke to his pastor at a funeral home on Feb. 9, telling him that he regretted killing his mother, but he was tired of seeing her in pain. It's unclear what condition the woman was suffering from.
Spencer was arraigned Monday and is being held on a $100,000 bond. Records do not show whether he has an attorney.
Indictment: Man used nonprofit to cheat Medicare out of $1M
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Federal prosecutors say a New Jersey man used a purported nonprofit group to defraud Medicare out of more than $1 million by convincing hundreds of senior citizens to submit to unnecessary genetic testing.
Seth Rehfuss faces two conspiracy counts in the indictment handed up Friday. It's not known if he's retains an attorney.
Prosecutors say the 43-year-old Somerset man and others used The Good Samaritans of America and offers of free ice cream to gain access to low-income senior housing complexes between July 2014 and December 2015.
The conspirators allegedly used fear-based tactics, including suggesting the senior citizens would be vulnerable to serious health problems if they didn't have the genetic testing.
The conspirators allegedly used online advertisements to recruit health care providers who got thousands of dollars each month to authorize testing for patients they never examined.
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The government of Polish new Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki is to be officially sworn in amid reports that some ministers may be replaced.
President Andrzej Duda will hold the swearing-in at the Presidential Palace on Monday afternoon.
Morawiecki, the outgoing finance minister, was picked by the country's ruling Law and Justice party as the new government head last week. He has praised the government's current ministers and suggested there will be no major changes.
But the state-run PAP news agency reported Monday there will be some changes. It said Foreign Minister Witold Waszczykowski was returning from Brussels at Morawiecki's request. Questions are also being raised about the future of Defense Minister Antoni Macierewicz.
Morawiecki makes his first policy speech in parliament on Tuesday.
HONOLULU (AP) — Defense Secretary Jim Mattis says the U.S. will continue to confront China's militarization of manmade islands in the South China Sea.
Mattis says Beijing hasn't abided by its promise not to put weapons on the Spratly Islands.
He says American ships are maintaining a "steady drumbeat" of naval operations around disputed islands, and "only one country" seems to be bothered by the vessels' activities.
Mattis says the U.S will confront "what we believe is out of step with international law."
During the weekend, two U.S. warships sailed close to the Paracel Islands, north of the Spratlys, drawing protests from China.
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Mattis spoke to reporters traveling with him to a national security conference in Singapore.
He is stopping in Hawaii to mark a change in leadership at U.S. Pacific Command.
MIDDLETON (WKOW) -- Middleton Police are looking for help in identifying a fraud suspect seen in surveillance pictures.
Police say the suspect in the pictures cashed a fraudulent check at Starion Financial on John Q Hammons Drive on Monday February 13. Authorities add that another similar incident happened the previous week at another location in Dane County. Police haven't made a direct connection in both cases.
If you recognize the suspect in these pictures, call Middleton Police at 608-824-7300.
Scully and Mulder are targeted in a lethal game of cat-and-mouse with the ever-increasing evolution of automation and artificial intelligence.
Baku. 23 February. REPORT.AZ/ President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has issued an order on additional support to development of Karabakh horse breed in the country.
Report informs, under the order, AZN 2 million was allocated to the Ministry of Agriculture from President’s Reserve Fund for preservation and development of breeding core of Karabakh horses, completion of measures for creation of condition for scientifically selective breeding and construction of equestrian complex of the Agdam Equestrian Farm under the Azerbaijan Scientific-Research Institute of Livestock.
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FRANKFORT, Ky. — Kentucky officials say the National Park Service has added eight sites around the state to the National Register of Historic Places.
The Kentucky Heritage Council/State Historic Preservation Office said in a statement on Thursday it approved nominating the sites in May and they were submitted to the park service.
The sites include a Jewish cemetery in Middlesboro, a wholesale grocery warehouse in Richmond, a Victorian home school for girls in Louisville, a motel near Cave City, a church in Paducah and homes in Highland heights, Greesburg and Georgetown.
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Immigration police yesterday raided two rental homes in Phnom Penh and arrested 121 Chinese in connection with online gambling and Voice over Internet Protocol scams. Lt. Gen. Uk Haiseila, head of investigations at the General Department of Immigration, said that 121 Chinese suspects, including 19 women, were operating illegal online gambling and extorting money from the people in China via the use of VoIP in Cambodia. Heiseila said that the Chinese were arrested at about 5:30 p.m. yesterday in two rental homes in Sen Sok and Tuol Kork districts after police received reports from the Chinese Interpol. He said that according to a report by Chinese Interpol, the suspects posed as Chinese police, judges, prosecutors or bankers in China and made phone calls to extort money from people in China. Haiseila said that the arrested were Chinese mafias hiding in Cambodia. They are temporarily detained for questioning at the Immigration Department and face deportation to their country this week.
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BOSTON — Massachusetts officials are reminding motorists to stay sober and avoid distractions over the holiday season.
The Executive Office of Public Safety has launched The Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign that includes television, radio and online ads, and is aimed particularly at young male drivers who are statistically most likely to be involved in fatal alcohol- or drug-related crashes.
Undersecretary for Law Enforcement Jennifer Queally says the campaign will emphasize the importance of personal responsibility. She notes the likelihood that retail marijuana stores will open in Massachusetts next year and that pot can further impair driving, especially in combination with alcohol.
The state says it also hopes to increase the number of police officers with special training in detecting when a driver is impaired by drug use.
Obviously, it would be nice to choose a company that will be healthy and profitable for decades to come. But beyond that, we'd argue that a good choice would be one that stands a strong chance of generating outsize returns in the coming years and will teach young investors lessons that will serve them well as they move into adulthood and begin choosing investments on their own.
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Muhammad Omar Safi claims that cooperation between the Afghan Taliban and the Russian military has been going on for nearly two years. Tajik authorities are looking into claims by an Afghan official that Taliban heavy weapons are being repaired by Russian engineers in Tajikistan.
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Impact Wrestling
This week’s episode of Impact Wrestling will feature The Hardys’ “Expedition of Gold’ take them to Tijuana, Mexico.
The footage that will be shown will see The Hardys’ recent match from the January 21st The Crash Lucha Libre Event. The Hardys will also be seen challenging for the MCW Pro Wrestling Tag Team Championship and OMEGA Tag Team Championship in upcoming weeks on Impact.
WWE Smackdown Live
As noted earlier, Mickie James will face Becky Lynch on WWE Smackdown Live tonight in a rematch from the WWE Elimination Chamber pay-per-view.
Related: Top Hollywood Actor Joins the Cast of WWE Paige Movie, Elimination Chamber Rematch Set for Smackdown Live Tonight
James shared her thoughts on facing Lynch again after Lynch upset her on Sunday; you can watch her response in the video below:
The folks at the Brisbane Queer Film Festival are hosting a fundraising screening of acclaimed gay indie film “Beach Rats” this Wednesday night.
In the film, actor Harris Dickinson stars as 19-year-old Frankie, who spends his days playing handball, smoking weed, and cruising the beach for girls.
But at night, he meets up with older men online for sex, insisting throughout that he doesn’t know what he wants.
Struggling to reconcile his homosexuality with his hyper-macho persona, Frankie finds it increasingly difficult to hide his double life from his friends.
The film, by writer/director Eliza Hittman, premiered earlier this year at the Sundance Film Festival and won Hittman a directing award.
The screening at New Farm Cinemas this Wednesday evening is a fundraiser for BQFF, ahead of their next festival in March 2018.
The Beach Rats screening on Wednesday December 13 is for over-18’s at New Farm Cinemas. For tickets, visit the Facebook page. Watch the Beach Rats trailer below:
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We weren’t able to be at the races this weekend, but if you’re looking for some racing action, here are a bunch of photos from the AMO/MMRS Parts Canada TransCan at Walton Raceway ANQ this past weekend at Gopher Dunes, featuring all the FXR riders.
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Eller had an assist in Thursday's 5-4 shootout win over Ottawa.
The Danish pivot made a nifty touch pass to Brett Connolly on the Capitals' first goal of the season. With Marcus Johansson and Justin Williams playing elsewhere, the Capitals need more production from the 28-year-old center and Thursday's effort is a good start. He's worth owning in deeper formats and should garner some value in standard formats if he can produce consistently and earn some power-play time.
No, Cardi B is not pregnant this time either.
The 25-year-old "Bodak Yellow" and "Bartier Cardi" rapper posted on Instagram on Friday a video of her dancing. One user left a comment that said, "Is there maybe a Kylie Jenner secret that we need to know about lol Just asking." The Keeping Up With the Kardashians star is reportedly pregnant with her first child, although she has not confirmed this.
"No bitch I'm just getting fat. Let me fat in peace, [sic]" Cardi B replied.
The rapper had said at the 2018 Grammy Awards in a now-viral interview with E! News' Giuliana Rancic that somebody is always saying that she's pregnant every two weeks.
"So it's just like, if ya'll wanna know, ask me, I'll tell ya," she said.
"I've been trying to get away from gossip sites," Cardi B added. "It's been OK. I haven't replied back to no bad comments like in five days."
The US state of Connecticut has issued a request for proposal for offshore wind projects capable of delivering up to 825,000 megawatt-hours of electricity a year.
The projects, which are expected to total about 200MW, must start delivering electricity between 1 July 2019 and 31 December 2025.
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The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection will host a' conference for bidders on 20 February at its office in Hartford starting at 9.30am local time.
The conference will give potential bidders the opportunity to ask questions about the RFP.
The RFP is open until midday local time on 2 April.
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Sunny today with highs in the mid 90’s
Overnight lows in the low 50’s.
The extended forecast calls for sunny and windy weather through the weekend. A gradual warming trend with highs reaching 105 on Saturday.
Future Hosts Screening For ‘Ferdinand’
In celebration of the release of 20th Century Fox’s FERDINAND, rapper Future and FreeWishes Foundation hosted a special screening on Saturday, December 9th in snowy Atlanta at Regal Atlantic Station.
Director: Carlos Saldanha
Producer: John Davis, Lori Forte, Bruce Anderson
Cast: Anthony Anderson, Gina Rodriguez, John Cena, Kate McKinnon, Daveed Diggs and Boris Kodjoe
Synopsis: Ferdinand is a young bull who escapes from a training camp in rural Spain after his father never returns from a showdown with a matador. Adopted by a girl who lives on a farm, Ferdinand’s peaceful existence comes crashing down when the authorities return him to his former captors. With help from a wisecracking goat and three hedgehogs, the giant but gentle bovine must find a way to break free before he squares off against El Primero, the famous bullfighter who never loses.
The Toronto Maple Leafs will have one of their top defenders back in the lineup for a pivotal Game 3 against the Washington Capitals. The 25-year-old will replace Roman Polak, who suffered a season-ending injury in Toronto's double overtime win in Game 2. He led the Leafs in minutes during his rookie NHL season and was second on the team's defence with 36 points.
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Deepak Nitrite on Monday said its board has approved raising up to Rs 150 crore through sale of shares to institutional investors.
In a filing to the BSE, the company informed that the board of directors approved raising of funds by way of Qualified Institutions Placement (QIP) of equity shares up to Rs 150 crore.
The board approved conducting a postal ballot for obtaining the approval of the shareholders for QIP, the filing said.
Although the chain's influence has waned in recent years, many Eastsiders wonder whether anyone else will step in to provide the news. It's a question being asked in an increasingly number of quarters. The billionaire owner of local news website LAist and its sister sites in the Gothamist network abruptly shut them down in November. Then, the secretive new owners of LA Weekly gutted the alternative newspaper's staff. This year, significant layoffs have hit Southern California News Group, which includes the Orange County Register, Los Angeles Daily News and San Gabriel Valley Tribune.
The 2016 NFL season for Auburn included an injection of new talent with eight former Tigers getting their first NFL action. That included Jonathan Jones , who joined Brandon King as Auburn alumni earning Super Bowl rings with the New England Patriots to cap the season.
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Mr Steven Ukpukpen, lawmaker representing Obudu constituency in Cross River State House of Assembly is dead.
Ukpukpen slumped and died during an early morning workout on Wednesday.
It was gathered that the incident happened around 7am along Moore Road in Calabar.
According to the Punch, The lawmaker was said to have been rushed to a nearby Navy Clinic, but medical officials on duty said he was in a critical condition and therefore directed that he should be transferred to another hospital.
He was, however, confirmed dead by medical officials in a private hospital where he was later taken to.
New Canaan’s State Representatives Fred Wilms and Tom O’Dea will be co-hosting an open event where New Canaan residents can learn about Narcan, a medication used to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.
The event will be Tuesday, April 18, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Town Hall on Main Street.
Attendees will be trained on how to acquire and administer Narcan, and will be briefed on legislative efforts to combat the opioid crisis. Free Narcan kits will be distributed courtesy of Silver Hill Hospital.
National American University Holdings (NAUH -3.2% ) announced that at its October 2, 2017 meeting, the Company’s Board of Directors suspended the dividend for the Q218.
CEO Ronald L. Shape: “The Board’s decision to suspend the dividend will allow us to preserve liquidity and maintain a stable financial position as we focus on optimizing our operations and executing on our strategic initiatives, ultimately increasing profitability and providing long-term value to our shareholders. The Board of Directors will continue to assess our allocation of capital as we move forward, taking into account whether declaring a quarterly dividend is appropriate and remaining focused on prudent balance sheet management.”
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Hundreds of asylum seekers are crossing from the U.S. into the small border town of Emerson, Manitoba. Most are of African origin, motivated by fear of deportation. Nearly 300 refugees have claimed asylum in the small town since the start of 2017. The situation has put a strain on emergency resources and brought the issue to global attention. In a recent poll, 41 percent of Canadians said they think their country is accepting too many refugees.
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OLATHE, Kan. (AP) — A suburban Kansas City mother has been found competent to stand trial on charges that she gave her three children medication to try and kill them before taking it herself.
Attorneys for 37-year-old Therese Roever requested a mental evaluation for the Olathe woman. A judge reviewed the results before finding Friday that Roever is able to understand the proceedings and help her attorneys defend her in the attempted capital murder case.
Court documents say two of the children would have died if they hadn’t been found and rushed to a hospital. The records also show Roever and her ex-husband have been involved in long-running litigation involving domestic issues, including child custody.
Roever is jailed on $1 million bond.
SAN JOSE — Live grenades were discovered at an estate sale Monday, prompting the evacuation of 10 homes near the San Jose Country Club, according to the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies were called to a home on the 300 block of Gordon Avenue, near Greenside Drive, about 4:10 p.m., said Sgt. Rich Glennon.
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In addition to evacuating 10 neighboring homes, deputies restricted pedestrian and vehicle traffic in the area while the sheriff’s office bomb squad “safely disposed” of the explosives, Glennon said.
The scene was cleared about 7:15 p.m.
The incident is under investigation and additional details were not immediately available. But Glennon confirmed live grenades were found inside the home and detonated.
Guinness-flavoured burritos, crepes and BROWNIES are among the St Patrick’s Day offerings being offered up by UK takeaways this weekend. A new study has unearthed some of the weird and wonderful dishes being prepared for the big Irish celebration across the country, with a green burger among the lip-smacking list. The so-called “Big Green Philly Burger” was created by Twisted London and includes Guinness braised flank, beef patties, green peppers, green onions and green mustard.
The sweetest squirrel of all of Squirrel Land is surely the Eurasian red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris), like this industrious cutie caught in the act of laying in supplies. Thank you to photographer Mike Friel for this charming critter.
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The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) MBBS entrance exam results 2017 have been declared today, Wednesday, June 15 at aiimsexams.org. The candidates can check their result at the official website.
AIIMS had successfully conducted the entrance examination on May 28, 2017 for ‪Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) course was held in New Delhi, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Patna, Raipur and Rishikesh.
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Trio’s escape spoiled by lacklustre lockpicks
Three thieves’ tools of the trade proved to be their undoing after they were arrested by capital police in Daun Penh district’s Srah Chak commune on Sunday.
A 28-year-old cook filed a complaint after his moto disappeared from in front of his house.
Authorities found the tools used to crack the lock, which led the puzzling police right to the three stealthy suspects. The moto was returned to its owner.
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Two Pakistan army soldiers embraced martyrdom in an IED blast near Dattakhel area of North Waziristan.
According to the ISPR, Lance Naik Momin Ali and Sepoy were martyred and three others were injured when a vehicle of security forces struck an IED planted in a track by terrorists.
The injured were taken to CMH Peshawar.
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Both Festival City Winds Intermediate Bands, under the direction of Artistic Director Wendy J. Grasdahl, play some Ragtime & Riffs on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at 7:30PM in the Robert Tegler Centre, Concordia University of Edmonton . The bands are also pleased to welcome the Stephen Stone Percussion Trio as their special guests for the evening.
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If you ride the Lynchburg Ferry to get to work, you are going to need to make other plans this week.The Harris County Precinct 2 Commissioner's Office is reminding riders the ferry is closed all week as crews conduct underwater inspections on both ferry landings.The ferry will be closed from Monday until Sunday. Normal operations are expected to resume on Monday, August 21.Authorities recommend the following alternate routes for the duration of the closure:
The Council of Ministers yesterday ended the ban on the return of former opposition leader Sam Rainsy, an apparent reaction to the latter's comments the night before on a radio broadcast vowing to come back if the restrictions were dropped. Rainsy had been in self-imposed exile since November 2015 after a warrant for his arrest was issued.
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BENTONVILLE(KFSM) – A man was found dead inside a home that caught fire Monday (Jan. 2) morning, according to Bentonville Police Chief Jon Simpson.
Police responded to the fire at 7:53 a.m. at a home on S.W. E Street, Simpson said.
When the fire department arrived on scene they found a man dead inside the home, according to Simpson. The victim’s name has not been released as police are trying to notify family members.
Simpson said the Bentonville Police Department and the Bentonville Fire Department will be working together in a joint investigation of the fire.
BEIRUT, March 19 (Reuters) - The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said an air strike killed 15 children and two women sheltering in the basement of a school in the Syrian rebel-held town of Arbin in eastern Ghouta on Monday.
There was no immediate comment from Damascus, which says its forces only target militants and accuses the Ghouta factions of holding civilians against their will - a charge rebels deny.
The British-based monitoring group said the strike wounded more than 50 people in the enclave, where an offensive by the government and its allies has seized much of the insurgent territory.
Sean Spicer suffered another slip-up in front of the cameras after getting the Canadian prime minister’s name wrong in a press conference.
The White House press secretary tripped over his words when he embarrassingly referred to Justin Trudeau as 'Joe'.
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Real Madrid have signed 18-year-old Brazilian forward Rodrigo Rodrigues from Gremio Novorizontino, according to the player’s representatives.
Rodrigo is expected to join up with Real’s Castilla youth team next season after agreeing a reported six-year contract with the Spanish club.
“It’s a dream come true to wear the shirt of the biggest club in the world,” Rodrigo said in a message posted on Instagram by his agency, NG Soccer.
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“I am certain that I am in the best place to grow as a player. I hope to bring a lot of happiness to the fans and win titles.”
Rodrigo made his debut for Gremio aged 16 and joined Palmeiras on loan last season.
One of his agents, Edu Schimidt, described him as “one of the most talented players of his generation in world football”.
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The accused woman on Tuesday lured the 14-year-old girl to her house where the four youths raped her
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A teenaged girl was gang-raped here by four youths with the help of a woman, police said on Wednesday. The five were arrested.
"The incident took place late on Tuesday. The five are in custody and are being interrogated," Sagar Superintendent of Police Satyendra Shukla told the media.
The accused woman on Tuesday lured the 14-year-old girl to her house where the four youths raped her. They then dumped her near a school.
Some passersby saw the girl lying unconscious in the street and took her to a hospital where her condition is said to be critical.
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The fight over short-term vacation rentals took center stage Thursday night in University Heights as dozens of community members came out against a plan to allow owners across the city to rent out their properties on a short-term basis.
ESCONDIDO, Calif. (AP) - Authorities have arrested a suspect in the stabbing death of a 75-year-old retiree more than three decades ago in Southern California.
Police in Escondido say technology led to new analysis of fingerprints from the apartment where Richard Finney was stabbed 31 times in 1986.
The San Diego Union-Tribune reported Monday that Nathan Eugene Mathis faces a charge of murder and an allegation that he used a knife in the attack. The 62-year-old retired security guard pleaded not guilty last week.
Investigators haven't named a possible motive or said whether the defendant and the victim knew each other.
Gina Turi Curry, Finney's granddaughter, tells the newspaper she burst into tears when police informed her of the arrest.
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A handful of tickets are still available for Friday night's "Gowns of the Governor's Wives" at the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center in Gardnerville.
The gowns will be presented by Jan Loverin, curator of the Marjorie Russell Clothing and Textile Research Center,
"It will be an elegant evening with a sit-down dinner and no-host wine bar," Douglas County Historical Society President Dennis Little said.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m., the program begins at 6 p.m.
Tickets are $40 for the general public and $35 for historical society members.
The museum, in the former Douglas County High School, is located at 1477 Highway 395.
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Ace Nigerian comedian, Ali Baba has reacted to this week’s Big Brother Naija Eviction list which includes Gifty, Marvis and Thin Tall Tony.
The comedian took to his social media page to lament the addition of the most interesting male character in the house, Thin Tall Tony to the eviction list.
Ali Baba on his Instagram page noted that he feels the most interesting male personality with more depth in the house should not have been included on the list.
He wrote: “First of, I think the habit of voting for the person who you believe has an advantage in the house over you is not nice. I appreciate the issue of survival of the fittest but also believe that for viewers to continue to enjoy watching the show… the most interesting guy with more depth should not be up for eviction.”
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The Prime Minister has said she’s deeply saddened by the loss of life and will convene a cross-government meeting to discuss the fire this afternoon. We are joined now from the police cordon in West London by our reporter, Paul McNamara.
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A Sydney grandmother has been granted bail in Malaysia as she awaits an appeal against her drug trafficking acquittal.
After an uninspiring performance against Slovenia, Joe Hart says England are aware they didn't play well but will be ready for 'when the big moments come'.
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SCOTTSBORO, Ala. — The board of education has narrowed its search for a superintendent down to four. You can read each candidate’s resume by clicking their name below. They are:
-Dr. E. Dale Edwards
-Dr. Gary S. Gibson
-Dr. Alan Miller
-Dr. Jose Reyes, Jr.
Initially, there were were five finalists but Mr. Ronnie Crabtree withdrew from consideration.
You can find more information about the search at the Scottsboro City Schools website.
TORONTO — Five things to know about the Ontario government’s throne speech:
— Hospitals: The government says it will make “significant investments” in hospital operations to cut down on wait times
— Home care: The government suggests new money will be made available to increase supports for people wanting to receive care in their homes
— Mental health and addictions: The government hints at new funding to increase supports in these areas and ensure people receive the help they need
— Child care: Citing rising costs as an obstacle for a growing number of families, the government says it will take steps to address the problem without offering specific details
— Program expansions: The government says it will reveal plans to grow both the OHIP Plus pharmacare program, which currently offers free drug coverage to those under 25, and the tuition program that currently pays for thousands of residents’ post-secondary education — making the programs available to a larger number of people.
The Military Advocate General will appeal the ruling to acquit the terrorist who stabbed Nirit Zmora of murder charges, after the military court ruled that the terrorist did not necessarily intended to murder Zmora, Kann News reported on Tuesday.
In the framework of the appeal, the Military Advocate General submitted a request to the military court to present additional evidence - a document from the terrorist's interrogation, which indicates his intention to murder and not just to injure.
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BILLINGS — Montana utility regulators have approved more favorable contract terms for a proposed solar farm west of Billings, but developers still aren’t sure the numbers work out.
The Public Service Commission on Thursday approved a 15-year contract for MTSUN’s proposed $110 million, three-quarter square mile (2 square kilometer) solar farm. Rates would be $28 or $37 per megawatt hour, depending on demand.
MTSUN appealed in July after the PSC approved a 10-year contract with rates at $20 per Mwh. States must set price and contract lengths for renewable energy projects under a federal law that encourages such projects. MTSUN wants to sell the electricity to NorthWestern Energy.
Developer Mark Klein told The Billings Gazette he’s not sure the numbers pencil out, but says the company still plans to build that project.
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Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has revealed that the strong bond created among Super Eagles players by head coach Gernot Rohr has been one of the key reasons for the team’s success on the pitch.
Since Rohr’s appointment as Super Eagles coach on August 2016, the team has been churning out impressive results.
The Eagles were the first African team to qualify for this year’s FIFA World Cup despite being drawn with Cameroon, Algeria and Zambia.
Rohr has some pedigree, having led French club Bordeaux to the final of the 1996 UEFA Cup (Europa League) where they lost 5-1 on aggregate against a star-studded Bayern Munich side coached by the legendary Franz Beckenbauer.
“He’s a great and wonderful coach,” Ndidi told cafonline .com.
“First thing (with him) is the solidarity of the group and that is really helping the team.
“I can see that everybody is trying to bond, you don’t just think about yourself, but the whole team. We are like a family.”
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On Monday afternoon, WWE announced that the winner of the grudge match between Kane and Braun Strowman on Raw would determine who would go on to face Brock Lesnar for the Universal Championship at the Royal Rumble in January.
Over the past month or so, there had been a lot of speculation and scuttlebutt about who might end up challenging for the Universal title at the Rumble, as Lesnar would definitely be expected to compete on one of the three biggest shows that WWE presents every year.
Word is that the original Rumble opponent for Lesnar was former Universal Champion Finn Bálor, but WWE reportedly lost confidence in Bálor as a challenger to Lesnar’s title. After that, rumors flew that perhaps Lesnar would face Strowman again, or maybe even that Lesnar just wouldn’t put the title on the line at all at January’s event.
Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather, following an initial report by Yahoo Sports, took to their social media to confirm that their boxing match is indeed official.
What began as a dream – or a nightmare according to some on-lookers – is now a reality.
Mayweather vs. McGregor is slated to take place on Aug. 26 in Las Vegas. We don't yet know which venue will host, but it will either be the MGM Grand Garden Arena, Mayweather's home away from home for the past decade, or the newer, more lucrative T-Mobile Arena.
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WEST HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Officers responded to a report of a person being stabbed in West Hartford on Monday night.
According to West Hartford police, two people were located outside their apartment on Hillcrest Avenue.
Police say a victim was stabbed and was transported to a local hospital for treatment. The victim is expected to live.
Officers arrested 34-year-old Naomi Williams-Wal.
Williams-Wal was brought into custody is being held on a $500,000 bond. Charges pertaining to this incident are still pending.
NEW YORK, May 30 (Reuters) - Bank of America Corp Chief Executive Brian Moynihan said second-quarter markets revenue from sales and trading will likely be flat compared with a year earlier, depending on what happens in June.
Speaking at an investor conference on Wednesday, Moynihan also said the bank will continue to benefit from using share buybacks to dispose of excess capital because its stock "is still cheap." (Reporting by David Henry and Imani Moise in New York; Editing by Meredith Mazzilli)
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Pennsylvania's highest court has ordered a judge to free rapper Meek Mill on bail while he appeals decade-old gun and drug convictions.
The Supreme Court directed a Philadelphia judge who had jailed him to immediately issue an order releasing him on unsecured bail.
Mill was sentenced in November to 2-4 years in prison for violating probation.
Mill issued a statement saying his five months in jail have been "a nightmare" and thanking all his supporters.
A team of lawyers and public relations consultants had waged an all-out battle to get him freed on bail.
Prosecutors say they believe Mill should get a new trial because of questions raised about the credibility of his arresting officer.
Amazon's cloud business has grown so quickly in the past decade that it's now the fifth-largest business software provider in the world.
Revenue at Amazon Web Services jumped 43 percent in 2017 to $17.5 billion, representing about one-tenth of Amazon's total revenue, the company said this week. The only publicly-traded business software companies ahead of AWS are Microsoft, IBM, Oracle and SAP, according to data from FactSet.
AWS is far and away the leading provider of cloud infrastructure technology, and it has proven that Amazon can diversify beyond e-commerce. Microsoft, Google, IBM and others are all chasing AWS in the cloud.
If you hadn't heard, Samsung is set to launch a stack of new products on Tonight in the UK at its Samsung Premiere 2013 event at Earl's Court.
Samsung has already told us the event will cover its Galaxy and ATIV ranges of products, although it's not gone as far as to say what those products are. Could it be a new Samsung Galaxy camera, or maybe an ATIV tablet?
Pocket-lint is among the select few that have been invited to the event and will be covering all the news as it happens before following up with hands-on reviews and stories on what we see and find at the announcement.
While that is happening you - you, in the luxury of your own home, desk, or bus seat - can sit back and watch the event right here. That’s right we've got the live stream of the event for you to watch.
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MILWAUKEE (AP) — Bryce Nze had a career-high 25 points on 11-of-14 shooting to go with 10 rebounds on Friday night and Milwaukee beat Green Bay 76-58.
Carson Warren-Newsome added 12 points and Jeremiah Bell scored 11 for the Panthers (13-13, 6-7 Horizon League).
Milwaukee led by double digits for the entire second half except once when the Phoenix (10-16, 5-8) trailed 34-25 on Khalil Small's jumper in the first minute of the period.
Nze scored the first six points of the game and Milwaukee opened with an 8-0 run. Green Bay took its only lead of the game at 13-12 before the Panthers went on an 8-0 run and never trailed again.
Manny Patterson had 13 points and Small scored 10 for Green Bay. The Phoenix committed 20 turnovers and were outrebounded 38-29.
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FONTANA >> A 10-year-old child was severely bitten in the face by a pit bull Thursday afternoon and taken to an area hospital for surgery, Fontona police say.
The child, whose gender was not identified, was taken to a local hospital, Fontana police said in a statement.
The dog was seized and placed in quarentine, pending further investigation, the report said.
The dog bite occurred in the 14800 block of Woodland Drive, Fontana police said.
Ads for three major sweet companies have been banned in the UK under new rules to protect children from junk food advertising.
The British Advertising Standards Authority found there wasn't enough effort to prevent kids seeing online campaigns for Cadbury eggs, Chewits and Squashies sweets.
The Cadbury's ad featured children hunting for easter eggs, Chewits put four posts on its Facebook page relating to school and children's books, while Squashies developed an online game.
All the firms involved say they're committed to not encouraging kids to eat sweets.
Guy Parker from the ASA says the aim is to protect children from products high in fat, salt or sugar:
A children’s hospital did emergency surgery on a little girl’s Elf on a Shelf.
The Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children in Orlando posted video of their surgical team going to work on a seven-year-old girl’s Elf on a Shelf that was mauled by the family dog. Her mom is the nurse manager at the emergency department.
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London police are looking for a suspect after a convenience store robbery on Oxford Street.
Police say a man entered the store at 900 Oxford Street East and demanded currency and merchandise from the cashier on Wednesday at 3 a.m.
The suspect allegedly had a weapon. No one sustained any injuries.
The suspect fled the store with an undisclosed amount of Canadian money and merchandise.
The suspect is described as a white man, about 6'0", medium build, unshaven, between 30-35 years of age.
Police continue to investigate.
Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to call the London Police Service at (519) 661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Information can also be sent in on-line anonymously to www.londoncrimestoppers.com.
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Magic center Bismack Biyombo, left, battles Pacers center Myles Turner for a rebound during a game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017. Turner had game highs of 23 points and 12 rebounds.
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Rep. Luis Gutierrez D-Ill., third from left, along with other demonstrators protest outside of the U.S. Capitol in support of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), and Temporary Protected Status (TPS), programs, during an rally on Capitol Hill in Washington. Jose Luis Magana AP
LONDON The British government has reduced its holding in Lloyds Banking Group PLC (LLOY.L) to less than 1 percent, putting the lender on track to be in full private ownership within weeks.
UK Financial Investments Limited (UKFI), which manages the government's stake, resumed share sales in October, having halted them for almost a year due to market turbulence.
It said on Friday that its stake stands at 0.89 percent.
The government spent more than 136.6 billion pounds rescuing some of Britain's biggest high street lenders at the height of the financial crisis, including Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS.L)and Lloyds, but has so far only managed to recoup half of that money.
(Reporting by Huw Jones; Editing by Rachel Armstrong)
A handcuffed 18-year-old stole a cop car in Upper Manhattan early New Year's Day and took it on a nearly 12 mile joyride before being recaptured, police sources said. Dekota Locklear was first arrested about 2:10 a.m. following a DWI checkpoint on the Henry Hudson Parkway near West 158th Street, the sources said.
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Just the week before the Guam Housing and Urban Renewal Authority received a Guam OPA audit noting multiple deficiencies, HUD officials were on island conducting a compliance review of the agency.
It was in the first week of May, GHURA executive director Mike Duenas says federal officials were here looking at the agency's files and policies, as well as, identifying areas of weakness.
Mike Duenas, GHURA Executive Director, said, "Overall the programs, the Section 8 and public housing programs are sound. We just need to tighten up in terms of the documentation and we need to update some of our policies and procedures which have not been adjusted for over five years."
Duenas says GHURA is already working to correct numerous issues noted by HUD and in the OPA audit.
GHURA will respond to the HUD compliance review once they get the results later this month.
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Finland's president, 69-year-old Sauli Niniisto, has announced the birth of a son.
It's been a busy week for the Finnish head of state, who won re-election in a landslide victory Sunday and was sworn into office for a second six-year term Thursday before his second wife gave birth to a healthy boy on Friday evening.
The president's office said his spouse, Jenni Haukio, and the infant were doing well, adding that Niinisto was present during the delivery.
Niniisto's post on Facebook announcing the birth drew thousands of messages of congratulations in the first hour alone.
The United Nations says nearly 50,000 people — mainly women and children — are stranded at Syria's southern border with Jordan where air strikes have been reported and the area is considered to be increasingly unsafe.
U.N. deputy spokesman Farhan Haq told reporters Monday that "some people are reportedly attempting to leave the area, risking further danger and deprivation in an inhospitable desert location."
He says those remaining in the area, known as the berm, face a scarcity of food and health care and in one section called Hadalat an estimated 4,000 people are have been reported to be living solely on flour and water.
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Want the Amazon Echo smart speaker? It’s on sale: Just $80. Want the Google Home smart speaker? It’s on sale: Just $80. Want the Apple HomePod smart speaker? It’s … not available.
This holiday season looks big for devices like those — a list that also includes the Sonos One, which runs Amazon’s Alexa robot assistant and is expected to offer Google’s in 2018.
April 5 China Minsheng Banking Corp Ltd
* Received approval of China Banking Regulatory Commission in relation to appointment qualification of Shi Yuzhu and Song Chunfeng as non-executive directors
* Received approval of CBRC for appointment qualification of Xie Zhichun, Peng Xuefeng and Liu Ningyu as independent non-executive directors Source (bit.ly/2o2J4fI) Further company coverage:
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — A tiny Newfoundland village is hoping to quickly remove the massive body of a humpback whale that has been stuck there since last fall, fearing the impending odour and mess as warmer weather approaches.
The whale’s body was frozen and covered with snow for the winter months in Nameless Cove, but has become an urgent issue for the village.
Hank Diamond, a member of the local service district committee, says Nameless Cove is waiting on a price quote from contractors, and is hoping for provincial assistance.
Diamond reached out to Service NL after Fisheries and Oceans Canada told Nameless Cove the removal of the whale carcass is the municipality’s responsibility.
The process will likely involve towing the body to another location to decompose, or be buried away from a settlement.
Dead smelly whales are not uncommon an issue for seaside Newfoundlanders: Last June, a dead humpback was lifted by crane in Outer Cove, N.L., and taken to a disposal site.
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JENISON, Mich -- Jenison won 1 game in head coach Steve Uganski's 1st season as head coach in 2014, they improved to 3 wins in 2015 and posted a winning record of 5-4 last year.
Now Jenison hopes to continue that trend in 2017 which would result in the school's 1st playoff appearance since 2003.
"We don't really talk about playoffs or conference championships we just talk about the day to day process of getting better" Uganski said. "We feel like if we put those days together of good practices and hard work that good things are going to happen for us and we will see what happens from there."
Jenison opens the season next Thursday at Forest Hills Central in what will be our game of the week.
To the gentleman who found my white purse on the overpass by the fairgrounds — you have restored my faith, please get in touch.
I'd like to personally thank you, please email kfowler@theunion.com because I would like to get in touch with you.
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ESCONDIDO, Calif. (AP) — Authorities have arrested a suspect in the stabbing death of a 75-year-old retiree more than three decades ago in Southern California.
Police in Escondido say technology led to new analysis of fingerprints from the apartment where Richard Finney was stabbed 31 times in 1986.
The San Diego Union-Tribune reported Monday that Nathan Eugene Mathis faces a charge of murder and an allegation that he used a knife in the attack. The 62-year-old retired security guard pleaded not guilty last week.
Investigators haven't named a possible motive or said whether the defendant and the victim knew each other.
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Gina Turi Curry, Finney's granddaughter, tells the newspaper she burst into tears when police informed her of the arrest.
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April 20 Anhui Anke Biotechnology Group Co Ltd :
* Says its wholly owned subsidiary Shanghai SOHO-YIMING Pharmaceuticals Co Ltd got Certificate of Suitability to Monograph of European Pharmacopoeia (CEP) for the drug oxytocin API(OXYTOCIN) from European Directorate for Quality of Medicines & HealthCare (EDOM)
* Oxytocin API(OXYTOCIN) is used for treatment of uterine bleeding after induction of labor
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Having faced rejection at the 50-DMA hurdle on August 9, Ethereum Classic or ETC/USD now trades on the back foot around $13.86 levels.
The daily chart shows a bearish descending triangle breakdown, which is a continuation pattern, i.e. the confirmation of the breakdown would signal the sell-off from the high of $23.30 has resumed.
As per coinmarketcap.com, Ether Classic dropped 3% over the last 24 hours to trade around $13.95 levels.
ELON, N.C. — Tyler Seibring scored 24 points, Dainan Swoope added 22 and Elon handed Delaware its sixth-straight loss 89-76 on Saturday night.
Dmitri Thompson added 13 points for the Phoenix (14-11, 6-6 Colonial Athletic Association), who let a 17-point lead in the second half slip to five with 3 1/2 minutes to go.
After Jacob Cushing hit back-to-back 3s to bring the Blue Hens (11-14, 4-8) within 76-71, Swoope scored four of the next six that started a clinching 10-2 run. Delaware missed four straight shots.
Swoope, who surpassed 1,000 points for his career, and Seibring, combined for eight 3s. Seibring had eight rebounds and Swoope seven assists.
Ryan Allen had 26 points for the Blue Hens and Cushing added 19, both career highs.
Elon shot 54 per cent from the field, going 13 of 25 from distance, and had 23 assists on 31 baskets. Delaware was 5 of 16 behind the arc, shooting 43 per cent overall.
April 12 Mega Study Edu Co Ltd :
* Says it will buy 3.0 million shares of Ibkimyoung, an internet education firm, for 1.73 billion won
* Says it will hold 68.1 percent stake in target company after transaction
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Amber Rose and 21 Savage have split after almost a year together.
“They are definitely off. They are not together,”
a source revealed last week.
The 34-year-old TV personality and rapper 25, were last seen together holding hands in Los Angeles on Valentine’s Day.
Before 21 Savage, Rose was linked to Dancing with the Stars pro Val Chmerkovskiy. The two split in February after about five months of dating. Rose married Wiz Khalifa in 2013 with whom she shares a son, Sebastian.
Amber also claimed she was left heartbroken after she and Kanye West split up and that he has ‘bullied’ her for the past seven years. She dated the rapper for two years before splitting in 2010.
From spelling out New Year's resolutions to jotting down designer brainwaves, sometimes only a pen and paper will do, even in the digital era. The advent of the digital era has not reduced the importance of physical experiences, the boss of Moleskine argues AFP/TIZIANA FABI MILAN: From spelling out New Year's resolutions to jotting down designer brainwaves, sometimes only a pen and paper will do, even in the digital era.
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× Illinois survives Ohio State 75-70
CHAMAPAIGN, Ill. _ Malcolm Hill scored 20 points to help Illinois escape with a 75-70 win over Ohio State on Sunday night. Hill drove to his left for a layup to give Illinois a 71-67 lead with 55-seconds left. Jalen Coleman-Lands and Tracy Abrams each made two free throws from there to seal it.
Illinois (11-4, 1-1 Big Ten) looked like a different team against the Buckeyes, making stops and going on runs to help its lead. The Illini built a lead that reached as much a 15 points in the latter part of the first half after the Buckeyes went through a couple of scoring droughts.
The Illinois bench out-scored Ohio State’s 25-9, led by big men Michael Finke and Maverick Morgan with 12 and 11 points, respectively.
JaQuan Lyle led Ohio State (10-4, 0-1 Big Ten) with 26 points.
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MUSIC: Pakmi – Make Sense (Prod. Nero Sparkz)
Multi-Talented artiste who hails from the Southern part of Nigeria ‘Pakmi’ surprises his fans with the release of latest offering for 2017 which he dubbed ‘MAKE SENSE’ with production credits from ‘NERO SPARKZ’
This sweet tune showcases the versatility ‘PAKMI’ puts in his song.
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Christ Church man caught with drugs
Members of the Drug Squad have arrested and charged 52-year-old Austin Leroy Small with a number of drug-related offences.
The Christ Church resident has been charged with possession of cannabis, possession of cannabis with intent to supply, trafficking cannabis and importation of cannabis.
On December 29, police conducted an operation at the Bridgetown Fisheries Complex where Small was seen aboard a fishing vessel. The vessel was searched and seven packages of cannabis were found in an icebox.
Small, who resides at Lot 37, Apt #2, 3rd Ave, Eudalrick Drive, Chancery Lane North in Christ Church, is expected to appear before the District ‘A’ Magistrate Court tomorrow.
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — East Carolina University police have arrested three suspects, including two juveniles, in a common law robbery that happened Sunday night.
ECU police responded just before 10 p.m. to a report of a robbery in the parking lot near Fifth and Reade streets, where they say a male ECU student was physically assaulted and robbed by three other males.
One of the suspects, a juvenile, was found and taken into custody after an initial search, police said.
The other two were identified through investigation by ECU and Greenville police and were taken into custody early Monday morning.
One suspect, Tyron Baker, is charged with common law robbery and assault inflicting serious injury. He is being held at the Pitt County Detention Center under a $100,000 secured bond.
The two juvenile suspects are in custody and are awaiting their initial court appearances.
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PDP calls for proper investigation as CCT acquits Saraki
The National Vice-Chairman (South-South) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Emmanuel Ogidi, has called for a proper investigation into corruption allegations before prosecution. Ogidi gave the advice while speaking with reporters in Abuja, following the acquital of Senate President Bukola Saraki by the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) on Wednesday. Ogidi said that the tribunal […]
PDP calls for proper investigation as CCT acquits Saraki
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If Lazio go on to win their fourth Supercoppa Italiana, Ciro Immobile is the player Aquile fans will likely thank.
After opening the scoring from the penalty spot in the first half, the Italian doubled his tally with an impressive header that left the Juventus backline and Gianluigi Buffon with no response.
Ca fait 2-0 pour la #Lazio ! Magnifique tête d’#Immobile qui bat Buffon une deuxième fois ! ???????????? pic.twitter.com/2nGRQyRkeE — Calciomio (@calciomio) August 13, 2017
Marco Parolo floated a perfect cross into the penalty area, and Immobile looped a perfect finish into the back of the net to bring the capital club one step closer to an unlikely triumph against the reigning Scudetto holders.
A homeless couple and their two young children, all dressed for bed, were found dead from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning in a parked van that had its windows covered with blankets and a shade to block out the light outside a Southern California strip mall, police said Friday.
RAYNHAM, Mass. (WHDH) — A woman was injured Tuesday after she backed her car into a detached garage in Raynham.
The incident happened at a home on Center Street. Police said the car was wedged into of the garage bays and crews had to rescue the 85-year-old woman, who was trapped inside the car.
The woman suffered minor injuries. Police said they have requested that the woman’s license be suspended.
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California is trying to avert disaster at the tallest dam in the United States. With the possibility of more rain on the way, engineers are working as quickly as possible while evacuees are uncertain when they will be able to return home.
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Advocates for disabled residents spoke out about budget cuts on Wednesday (WFSB)
Disability advocates were out at the state capitol on Wednesday, all in an effort to discuss the effect of state budget cuts.
The event was held by the Connecticut Cross-Disability Lifespan Alliance in the Legislative Office Building in Hartford.
Disabled Connecticut residents could get hit hard by the proposed cuts, as income levels would cause many people to lose benefits.
“I'm not going to be able to afford this and it scares me, I don't know what's going to happen, to my disability, my pain level, my diabetes, I won't be able to go see my providers on a daily basis,” said Kelly Phoenix.
Advocates proposed "increasing" revenue for those with disabilities in the state rather than making what they call "dangerous" cuts.
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Unlike many of its pharma peers, there has been a slew of goods news for Cadila Healthcare in recent times. While its Moraiya plant recently got clearance of the USFDA, Cadila has also received almost a dozen approvals for new launches in the US since September. In the last 7-8 days itself, there were five announcements on fresh approvals for new products and dosage forms. Faster launches is crucial for the US business (40 per cent of sales), given the intense pricing pressure being faced by all pharma companies, and will enable Cadila to sustain its growth rates. Compiled by ...
Related Coverage Pipe bomb strapped to man explodes in NYC subway, injuring 4
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Four people were injured Monday after a man with a pipe bomb attached to his body set off the device in the subway near Times Square.
In the above video, Eyewitness News analyst Lt. Gen. Reginald Centracchio (ret.) joins us in studio to discuss the response to attempted terror attack and what people can do to be more vigilant in public.
Eyewitness News Analyst, Lt. Gen. Reginald Centracchio (ret.) served as Adjutant General of Rhode Island and Commanding General of the Rhode Island National Guard from 1995 until his retirement in 2005. During his tenure, he served as Director of the Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency and as Rhode Island Homeland Security Advisor – becoming the first Adjutant General to hold all three positions simultaneously.
A Pennsylvania State Police trooper who was slain on duty will be laid to rest this week.
This property is for sale. This retail contains 10 rooms and has a livable surface of 157 m². The property contains a glass-wall window. This residence has traditional framed ceilings. It has a cellar.
EVERYBODY WANTS TO BE THE TRUMP: Fareed Zakaria: Two Obama officials told me he would have ordered a Syria strike just like the one Trump ordered. Heh.
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CLARKESVILLE, Ga. (AP) — Authorities say a sheriff’s deputy shot and killed a carjacking suspect during a traffic stop in Georgia.
Habersham County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Mike Wurtz tells local news outlets that a deputy pulled over a silver Ford Explorer on Sunday afternoon that matched the description of a vehicle that had been carjacked in White County. He says that during the stop the driver, 24-year-old Christopher Collins, failed to show his hands when the deputy asked him repeatedly.
Wurtz says Collins exited the vehicle and the deputy shot him.
Collins was pronounced dead at the scene. No officers were injured.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating the shooting.
The pumpkins are back at Roger Williams Park Zoo! For years, families have gathered to catch a glimpse of the annual Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular.
Michaela Johnson was live at the zoo chatting with John Reckner, Founder of Passion for Pumpkins, Barbara Cottam of Citizens Bank, and several others at the zoo for more information. Watched the attached clip for the segments.
The Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular runs through Nov. 5 and takes on the theme of “Time Travel.”
Two safe after fire burns Pottsboro residence
Multiple fire departments responded to the blaze Friday morning in the 200 block of Atlantic Street.
Christopher Wray, President Donald Trump's pick to head the FBI after he ousted James Comey from the position two months ago, headed to Congress Wednesday for his confirmation hearing.
Authorities: Missing man found dead in Lake Michigan
ST. JOSEPH, Mich. (AP) — Authorities say the body of a southwestern Michigan man reported missing earlier this month has been found by a boater in Lake Michigan.
The boater called 911 after spotting the body near Tiscornia Park in St. Joseph on Monday. Police in Berrien County's Benton Township say the body was identified as that of 48-year-old Michael William. The Benton Township man was reported missing May 10 by his family.
Cause of death wasn't immediately known and an autopsy was planned. The death is under investigation.
The British Pound continues to struggle, underperforming the bulk of the marketplace against the Dollar. Although Cable was able to shift marginally higher on the day it was still unable to beat 1.33, as EUR/GBP demonstrated how powerful the Euro was on …
PARIS—Survivors and families of victims of the deadly 2015 attack on Paris’ Bataclan concert hall have brought a case before France’s administrative court to find out why French soldiers stationed nearby were ordered not to intervene when Daesh gunmen stormed the venue.
The new procedure Wednesday seeks to expose who was responsible in the French government for the soldiers’ actions. It comes one month after victims filed a legal complaint with the same goal.
MOSCOW (AP) — Two men have been able to register their marriage in Russia, a first for the country that the Interior Ministry attributes to a bureaucratic error.
Russia doesn't recognize same-sex marriage and has a law banning the dissemination of gay "propaganda" to minors, so Pavel Stotzko and Yevgeny Voitsekhovsky's claim that their marriage was officially registered has caused an uproar.
The couple says they got married in Denmark and submitted their passports to a registrar's office, where a clerk docilely put marriage stamps on the travel documents last week.
The Interior Ministry says the passports will be withdrawn and the clerk who stamped them fired.
Russian LGBT Network, a gay rights group, said Monday that the newlyweds have left Russia, fearing for their security amid official pressure.
“I said, over and over, ‘I don’t want to do this, stop, don’t,’ ” Evans told the New Yorker. “I tried to get away, but maybe I didn’t try hard enough. I didn’t want to kick him or fight him.” In the end, she said, “he’s a big guy. He overpowered me.” She added: “I just sort of gave up. That’s the most horrible part of it, and that’s why he’s been able to do this for so long to so many women: People give up, and then they feel like it’s their fault.”
A 32-year-old Newport News man said he was robbed outside a Food Lion, according to Newport News police Brandon Maynard.
He was meeting a man to buy a cell phone in the Stoneybrook Shopping Center, and a man approached his car when he arrived, Maynard said.
As he was counting out money to pay him, the other man grabbed the money, got into a black car with another person and drove away, Maynard said. The 32-year-old tried to follow the black car but lost sight, Maynard said.
He reported the incident to police about 7 p.m. Sunday.
Anyone with information can call 1-888-LOCK-U-UP.
Iowa City 1952 rides to be replaced by new playground
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Iowa City officials are closing a merry-go-round, train and other amusement rides that for 60 years have been part of childhood in the community.
The Iowa City Parks and Recreation announced Monday that the rides in Lower City Park will permanently close on Sept. 23.
The Iowa City Press-Citizen reports that the department will be offering free rides on weekends in August and September to commemorate the closure.
The department says the rides will be replaced by a large "adventure playground" that's scheduled to begin construction in 2019.
Director of Parks and Recreation Juli Seydell Johnson says the rides are being closed because they need repairs and don't comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
The rides opened in 1952 and were sold to the city in 1999.
CHITTAGONG, Bangladesh — Mominul Haque and Liton Das kept Bangladesh steady and helped the home side reach 187-3 at lunch on the final day of the first test against Sri Lanka, cutting the match deficit to 13 runs.
At lunch Sunday, Mominul was batting on 70 and Liton Das was not out 47, raising the prospect of saving the game.
With his second 50-plus knock in the match, Mominul had 245 runs, which made him the highest run scorer for a Bangladeshi batsman in a test, eclipsing Tamim Iqbal's 231 (206 and 25) against Pakistan in Khulna, 2012.
Resuming the day on 81-3 and with the prospect of a potential defeat, Mominul and Das combined for a 106-run partnership for the fourth wicket to keep Sri Lanka frustrated throughout the session.
Never too early to get your chairs out for a parade, especially in Morgan Hill.
142nd annual parade starts at 10 A.M. pic.twitter.com/gV1m7qxnGE — Matt Keller (@MattKellerABC7) July 4, 2018
Morgan Hill residents are preparing for one of the oldest Fourth of July traditions in California.The 142nd parade kicks off at 10 a.m. and chairs are already set up along the route.The parade has 95 entrants this year, so it will take about two hours for them to make it through the entire route.There's more than just a parade. There's a 5K, a car cruise, the patriotic sing and the fireworks on the green.
Dr. Emily Balcetis, PHD, associate professor of psychology, New York University, focuses on motivation in social psychology with a particular interest in how people see the world impacts their ability to achieve goals. She’s authored more than 65 scientific publications, written for Huffington Post, Livestrong, and Work Style Magazine, among others and appeared as a host for National Geographic and guest on MSNBC and National Public Radio. Her 2014 TED talk has been viewed by more than 3 million people and transcribed into nearly 30 languages.
Dr. Balcetis is currently collaborating with Lean Cuisine on a new social experiment, which shows despite societal stereotypes suggesting female relationships encourage anxiety, pressure and judgement; women can have a profound impact on other women as an engine for ambition. She is available for interviews to discuss the social experiment, how women influence other women and related topics.
Here’s what’s happening in town today, Feb. 15:
• Cyber Slick-urity: Living in a Connected World at Wilton Library, from 8 to 10.
• Sewing at Ogden House at 9:30.
• Watercolor at Wilton Senior Center at 10.
• Open Bridge at Wilton Senior Center at 10.
• Embroider a Tea Towel at Wilton Library, from 10 to noon.
• Tai Chi at Wilton Senior Center at 11:30.
• Lunch at Wilton Senior Center at noon.
• Wilton High School Orchestra at Wilton Senior Center at 12:45.
• Mah Jongg at Wilton Senior Center at 1.
• Build-a-Story at Wilton Library, from 2 to 3:30.
• 3D Printing for Beginners at Wilton Library, from 6 to 7:30.
• Don’t Be Prey, Be Empowered at Wilton Library, from 7 to 8:30.
For more things to do, check the Wilton Bulletin Board.
WINTERVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) – Some local children raised $1,000 for Hurricane Harvey relief.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Plain held several fundraisers this fall.
They collected about a thousand dollars for fellow clubs in Houston.
Officials say the children know the feeling of loss after Hurricane Matthew and wanted to help others in need.
“They were very appreciative that someone had reached out,” Chief Operating Officer Donyell Jones said. “I remember when Matthew hit our region. A lot of clubs and organizations reached out to us to see what our needs were and so it was sort of like paying it forward and the kids seeing what we were able to receive, donations from other people.”
More than a dozen clubs across the East participated and used the money to send board games, card games and more to those in the greater Houston area.
Introducing one of the new mascots at the Pet Spa at Barkley Square is this young pup, Snickers. Clearly a photogenic one, he’s also a go-getter, as Snickers requested that Barkley’s president/owner, Kristina Robertson, submit this photo so his pals from the local Hydrant will stop by and say hello.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio -- 4-star cornerback Erick Young had Ohio State in his final three on Tuesday.
But he's staying in state after he committed to Texas A&M on Wednesday.
Young, who is 6-foot, 203 pounds, is the No. 12 cornerback and No. 105 player in the 247Sports.com composite rankings.
Young chose the Aggies over Ohio State, Oklahoma and USC. He did not have A&M in his top three on Tuesday in what ended up being a bit of a tease.
Top 3 [?] [?] [?] pic.twitter.com/ZFKDyvZLqx -- Erick Young 4 (@Fvmous_ey) July 3, 2018
The Buckeyes did not get Young to come for a visit. OSU's 2019 class includes three defensive backs. One is Jordan Battle, who could play corner at the college level.
SHARE COPY LINK Delegates to the California Democratic Party convention in San Diego have varied views on what the party stands for in 2018. Angela Hart The Sacramento Bee
Delegates to the California Democratic Party convention in San Diego have varied views on what the party stands for in 2018. Angela Hart The Sacramento Bee
Time now for the Silver City Report with Edmundo Resendez and Silver City Press and Independent reporters, Stewart McClintic and Ben Fischer. This week, a recap on the school board elections and the State Auditor is questioning a contract with the Gila Diversion Project.
Silver City Report for 2/15/17
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Tiger Nation 8-10-17
This week on Tiger Nation we talk with Athletic Director Derek Zander.
The Washington Post recently released an article that suggested an alternative to having hot dogs at your cookouts this summer. Instead, consider carrot dogs! Yep. Grilled carrots cooked with different glazes and things. Or, just eat them on a bun with condiments you would put on a normal hot dog.
The search for the Canadian diver missing off the north west coast of Donegal is to continue today.
A dive is to take place around midday following two dives that were conducted on Sunday.
The diver , who is believed to be in his 60s, was one of a group who set out from Downings pier on Saturday morning to take part in a 65-metre dive on a World War II wreck about 17 miles off Fanad Head.
The alarm was raised at around 4pm on Saturday and a search was launched involving the Sligo-based 118 helicopter, Lough Swilly lifeboat, and up to four local boats.
A spokesman at the Marine Rescue Coordination Centre at Malin Head said a dive boat operating out of Downings was assessing the weather conditions this morning before launching a dive at around 12.30pm.
Joe Joyce of Lough Swilly RNLI said the operation is now a recovery one and searchers are confident that the diver is not on the surface.
“We have gone out to support the divers who are hoping to do a couple of dives,” he said.
TYLER – Caldwell Zoo reports they have had to humanely euthanize their 46 six year old African Elephant matriarch. The action was taken after Rolinda, who had been in declining health over the past several months, was found down in her exhibit yard. It is believed she died from cardiac issues. Rolinda came to Caldwell Zoo in 1978 from the Catskill Game Farm in New York. She was the zoo’s first African elephant and a companion to its Asian elephant Kimbo for a number of years. Zoo executive director Hayes Caldwell said they have been working with the African Elephant SSP program to get more elephants to reside in the newly renovated African Overlook elephant habitat.
DICKSON COUNTY, Tenn. — The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation wants your help finding a man they believe shot and killed a Dickson County Sheriff’s Deputy.
Steve Wiggins has been identified as a person-of-interest in the case. Investigators say he should be considered armed and dangerous.
The TBI has also added Wiggins to the Top 10 Most Wanted list, which means there is now a reward of up to $2,500 for information that leads to his arrest. In the alert, the TBI says Wiggins is wanted by the Cheatham County Sheriff’s Office for aggravated assault and theft, in addition to being the person-of-interest in the deputy’s death.
The shooting happened on Wednesday morning.
Authorities ask anyone who spots him, to call 911.
TBI’s website defines a Blue Alert as “a system for a rapid dissemination of information to the public to assist in catching violent criminals who kill or seriously injure law enforcement officers in the line of duty or to aid in locating a missing officer where foul play is involved.”
According to the Centre for Science and Technology Studies Leiden Ranking Eighteen Iranian universities are among world top 900 major universities in 2017. The CWTS Leiden Ranking 2017 offers key insights into the scientific performance of over 900 major universities worldwide.
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A healthy brain could mean a longer, healthier life, since it’s responsible for most everything we do.An advisory from the US Heart Association suggests how to keep brain healthy:Exercise more, eat a healthy diet, maintain weight, control cholesterol, maintain healthy blood sugar and quit smoking.
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Feb 14 (Reuters) Marimo Regional Revitalization Reit, Inc. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (in billions of yen unless specified) 10 months and 27 days 6 months 6 months ended Dec 31, 2016 to Jun 30, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 LATEST COMPANY COMPANY RESULTS FORECAST FORECAST Revenues 608 mln 724 mln 724 mln (+19.0 pct ) (0.0 pct ) Net 49 mln 244 mln 244 mln (+394.0 pct ) (-0.3 pct ) Div 545 yen 2,693 yen 2,686 yen To see Company Overview page, click reuters://REALTIME/verb=CompanyData/ric=3470.T
Feb 2 (Reuters) - MEDIA 6 SA:
* PROPOSAL FOR DIVIDEND OF 0.22 EURO PER SHARE
* DIVIDEND PROPOSAL AT NEXT GENERAL SHAREHOLDERS’ MEETING ON MARCH 30 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
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Johnny Ray Martin was booked into the Jefferson County Correctional facility on Monday for Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity on a bond of $100,000.
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The trailer features Taylor Swift and Zayn Malik's song 'I Don't Wanna Live Forever'
MANILA, Philippines – A new TV spot for the movie Fifty Shades Darker was released online on Saturday, December 31.
The TV spot features new footage that were not part of the first trailers released. In one scene, Anastasia (Dakota Johnson) sees a woman from afar and asks Christian (Jamie Dornan), "Do you know that girl, Christian?"
The TV spot also features the song "I Don't Wanna Live Forever" performed by Taylor Swift and Zayn Malik in the background. ( LISTEN: Taylor Swift, Zayn Malik collaborate on 'Fifty Shades Darker' song)
Fifty Shades Darker is scheduled to hit cinemas on Ferbruary 2017. – Rappler.com
One of several Raiders license plate prototype designs made by the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles were presented during the Legislature’s Commission on Special Plates meeting on May 11 in Las Vegas.
Kevin Malone, the public information officer from the DMV, said a design has not been finalized yet, and the DMV and Oakland Raiders will continue to work together on how the plate will look.
Once the plate design is agreed upon, Nevada Highway Patrol will field test the plates and may change again, Malone said.
The DMV does not have a firm date on when the plate will be released, though license plates sales are expected to begin during the Raiders’ inaugural season in Las Vegas in 2020.
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David Gillick the former European indoor 400m champion is making a special visit to Dundalk's 5k Parkrun on July 14th.
The run takes place at 9.30am at DkIT. It is open to all for either a walk, jog or run.
David won gold in the 400 metres at the European Indoor Championships in 2005 and 2007.
OPEN days are to be held at St Mary’s Church in Wargrave on September 9 and 10.
Half-hourly drop-in sessions will take place from 11am to 3pm on both days with information on the church’s outreach work, community groups and events. Visitors will be able to go up the bell tower.
There will be refreshments and activities for children.
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis has denounced the proliferation of pornography on the internet and demanded better protections for children online — even as the Vatican confronts its own cross-border child porn investigation involving a top papal envoy.
Francis met Friday with participants of a Catholic Church-backed international conference on fighting child pornography and protecting children in the digital age. He fully backed their proposals to toughen sanctions against those who abuse and exploit children online and improve technological filters to prevent young people from accessing porn online.
Francis said the Catholic Church knew well the "grave error" of trying to conceal the problem of sexual abuse, and said an international, cross-disciplinary approach was needed to protect children from the dark net and the "corruption of their minds and violence against their bodies."
The top 10 books on Apple's iBooks-US
iBook charts for week ending May 27, 2018: (Rank, Book Title by Author Name, ISBN, Publisher :
1. The Outsider by Stephen King - 9781501181016 - (Scribner)
2.Use of Force by Brad Thor - 9781476789408 - (AtriaEmily Bestler Books)
3. Pretty Girls by Karin Slaughter - 9780062429063 - (William Morrow)
4. Fear Nothing by Lisa Gardner - 9780698148529 - (Penguin Publishing Group)
5. The Perfect Mother by Aimee Molloy - 9780062696816 - (Harper)
6. The Fallen by David Baldacci - 9781538761373 - (Grand Central Publishing)
7. The Swans of Fifth Avenue by Melanie Benjamin - 9780345539755 - (Random House Publishing Group)
8. The 17th Suspect by James Patterson & Maxine Paetro - 9780316412261 - (Little, Brown and Company)
9. The Next Girl by Carla Kovach - 9781786813855 - (Bookouture)
10.Sacred Stone by Clive Cussler & Craig Dirgo - 9781101204856 - (Penguin Publishing Group)
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× Milwaukee police need your help in search for missing 11-year-old boy
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee police are seeking the assistance of the public in locating a missing 11-year-old Milwaukee boy.
Isaiah Jones was last seen on Saturday, August 12th at approximately 3:00 p.m. leaving his home in the area of N. 70th and W. Capitol Drive.
He is described as a black male, 4’02” tall, 95 pounds, black hair with a dyed red patch in the front and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a white t-shirt, black gym shorts, red and black shoes, and he was carrying a black backpack.
Anyone with information about the whereabouts of Isaiah JONES are encouraged to contact the Milwaukee Police Department, Sensitive Crimes Division at 414-935-7405.
IMAGE: These two photos showing evidence of afterslip were taken where the West Napa fault crosses Highway 12 at Cuttings Wharf Road. The first offset measurement was taken the day of... view more A new study shows that the San Andreas Fault continued to slip gradually for six to twelve years after the 2004 magnitude 6.0 Parkfield, California earthquake, raising the issue of continued damage to structures built across fault zones after damaging earthquakes.
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Three weeks in and Holmen holds one of the most impressive wins early the season.
On the eve of Game 2 in their best-of-seven opening-round series with Milwaukee, Raptors coach Dwane Casey talked about the screens Dellavedova set for Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo in Game 1. "He did set 18 screens and we did look at them," Casey said after practice Monday. "A lot of them weren't legal.
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What was the grand total cost of the water crisis in Flint, Michigan? One straightforward and common measurement, used by the city itself, would account for the expense of replacing the infrastructure: an estimated investment in over 6,000 water pipes . Retroactively, however, it's easy to view headlines and understand avoiding this situation would have saved the city on a seemingly endless list of consequential costs, including 12 deaths, the felony convictions of government employees, lifetime birth defects from lead poisoning , and the hygienic health effects of residents too scared to use their water.
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Rolling coverage of the day’s political development as they happen, including Theresa May’s statement to MPs about the UK-EU Brexit deal
Wall Street analysts predict that Sun Life Financial Inc will report earnings of $0.75 per share for the current quarter, Zacks Investment Research reports. Zero analysts have made estimates for Sun Life Financial's earnings, with the lowest EPS estimate coming in at $0.74 and the highest estimate coming in at $0.75.
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Edinburgh Festival Fringe: A 1980s boxing ring and a present-day tech start-up – not two locations you’d expect to find in the same play, but this ambitious new piece brings them together to look at the barriers women face in the worlds of work and sport.
C venues – C too (Venue 4)
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It’s a fascinating concept, but the functional dialogue makes it difficult to engage with the characters behind the issues. A smart little structure slices through the ages and Jack Silver skilfully directs the ever-moving cast. The two distinctive worlds Ruby travels through have lots of theatrical potential – but a clearer artistic vision is needed to bring them effectively together.
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Ghana’s Fencing Patron, George Haldane Lutterodt has been appointed as Chef de mission for the 2018 Fencing Commonwealth Junior & Cadet Championships to be held in Newcastle -upon-Tyne, England between 23 -31 July.
Lutterodt has been tasked to steer all activities leading up to adequate preparations for the Ghanaian contingents ahead of the Games.
According to the President of the Fencing Association their patron will bring his expertise on board.
“He is a patron to the Ghana Fencing Association and his contribution to the sport, it will be appropriate to tap his experience.
“We were looking for a credible person and we think George Haldane Lutterodt is the right one”, he told Starr Sports.
Lutterodt as a sports administrator and Peace Ambassador attended The London School of Economics and Political Science.
Source: Ghana/Starrfmonline.com/103.5FM
Join us for a panel-style community forum led by activists and local community members about the recent immigrant/ refugee ban. Our panelists will discuss the impact of the ban, as well as ways that the average citizen can become more involved with the political process. A Q & A session, along with refreshments, will follow the discussion. The event is free and open to the public. Free of charge. For more information, contact Dala Eloubeidi at 205-470-8026 or dalaeloubeidi@gmail.com. Parking is available for free at the deck on 13th Street and 6th Avenue S.
× Tulane moves Saturday’s kickoff time up to 11 a.m.
NEW ORLEANS – Kickoff for this weekend’s Tulane Green Wave football game has been moved up because of Tropical Storm Nate.
Tulane was originally slated to take on Tulsa at Yulman Stadium at 3 p.m. on October 7, but the game will now start at 11 a.m.
The threat of severe weather from Tropical Storm Nate, which is expected to make landfall in Louisiana on Saturday as a category one hurricane, caused the move.
The game will be broadcast on ESPN3.
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Adrian Daniel may think he’s a normal guy from Brooklyn, but there is nothing average or everyday about what he does in the booth.
Adding to an already impressive catalogue in anticipation for his forthcoming album, the Alternative R&B singer hit us with a new song from the project—and he’s calling it “Open Up.” Equal parts trap flow and R&B soul, it’s the kind of hit that grabs you from the moment you press play, inspiring you to reflect on your own hang-ups about being vulnerable in love and life. Adrian says the addictive track is all about “accepting someone’s imperfections and loving them in spite of them. It’s about allowing someone to love you even though you have flaws.”
In a moment of stunning sincerity, he adds “We forget we all have flaws; we all have imperfections. That’s what makes us human. That’s what makes the relationship real.”
If you haven’t been introduced to Adrian just yet, he makes an amazing first impression with “Open Up.” Listen below and stay tuned for more.
All lanes open after 18-wheeler crashes into tree line on I-10 West
UPDATE: All lanes are now open on I-10 West past Highland Road. Expect heavy delays.
BATON ROUGE- Emergency crews are working the scene of an accident that involved an 18-wheeler crashing into the tree line on I-10 West after Highland Rd.
The driver was transported to an area hospital in stable condition, according to authorities.
Cardinal Pell, the most senior Vatican official ever charged in the Catholic Church sex abuse crisis, has appeared in court in Australia.
Ever since the Flyers ' ten-game winning streak came to a close right before Christmas, the team has been floundering a bit. In fact, Philadelphia is now on a three-game losing streak, all of which came in regulation.
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The Namibia Water Corporation (NamWater) announced that a fatal accident has taken the life of a young man at the water utility’s head office in Windhoek on Monday.
According to NamWater the accident, which occurred on Monday morning, happened when the young man whose company is contracted by NamWater to carry out routine maintenance of the building, fell through the roof top, which he was busy water proofing.
In a statement NamWater regrets the accident and wished to extend its condolences to the family of the deceased.
Meanwhile, the water utility said that the Namibian Police is investigating the matter and any further queries should be directed to them.
Stay true to what you believe in, even if it brings you into conflict with people in positions of power. Just because someone has authority over you does not mean they are correct in their thinking – nor does it mean you should obey them.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Trimble Inc:
* TRIMBLE ACQUIRES E-BUILDER TO EXPAND ITS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS
* TRIMBLE INC - ‍E-BUILDER BUSINESS WILL BE REPORTED AS PART OF BUILDINGS AND INFRASTRUCTURE SEGMENT​
* TRIMBLE INC - ALL CASH PURCHASE PRICE OF $500 MILLION FOR DEAL WILL BE FINANCED THROUGH A NEW $300 MILLION CREDIT FACILITY AND CASH
* TRIMBLE INC - EXPECTS ACQUISITION TO BE ACCRETIVE TO 2019 NON-GAAP NET INCOME PER SHARE.
* TRIMBLE INC - TRANSACTION IS EXPECTED TO BE DILUTIVE TO TRIMBLE‘S Q1 NON-GAAP NET INCOME PER SHARE BY $0.01 PER SHARE
* TRIMBLE INC - TRANSACTION IS EXPECTED TO BE DILUTIVE TO FULL YEAR 2018 NON-GAAP NET INCOME PER SHARE BY $0.02 TO $0.03 PER SHARE Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Crittenden County Superintendent Parent Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for today has been rescheduled for Friday, Feb 9 at 11:30 a.m. at the Rocket Arena Conference Room.
Crittenden County Election Board will meet at 9 a.m. Feb. 9 in the county clerk’s office.
Three men accused of trying to import ganja with intent to supply made their initial court appearance today (19 March.)
Police arrested Jamaicans Marvin Brown, Garett Rose and Andrew Forbes last week in the South Sound area.
They were charged with two counts of possession of an unlicensed firearm, illegal landing, importation of ganja and possession of ganja with intent to supply. The attorney representing them said she needed more information about the case.
The trio was remanded in custody and returns to court 27 March.
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Speaking to CNBC-TV18 Gagan Banga, VC & MD, Indiabulls Housing Finance , said that tier II and tier-III cities, outskirts of major cities will be covered under the new scheme announced by the PM in his speech on the new year eve.
We are well set for continuous demand in housing finance sector, he said.
Indiabulls has launched a new product between the ticket size of Rs 10-15 lakh.
The new launched product will get a huge boost from PM's recent announcement, he added.
He mentioned that the company will decide on revising the lending rate at the ALCO meet by Tuesday.
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RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazilian oil workers have begun a 72-hour strike on the heels of a crippling nationwide truck drivers’ strike that has started winding down after 10 days.
The country’s two main oil workers’ unions say the strike was called to demand lower fuel prices and the resignation of Pedro Parente, president of state-owned oil company Petrobras.
The strike began Wednesday in defiance of Brazil’s top labour court, which declared it illegal and said the unions will have to pay a daily fine of 500,000 reals (about $135,000).
According to the Oil Worker’s Federation, the strike has halted production at refineries in six states.
Petrobras said in a statement that contingency teams were operating production units where the strike prevented shift changes from taking place.
The City of Minneapolis says the store owner who got a jump start on Sunday liquor sales faces thousands of dollars in fines.
Minnesota's new law allowing Sunday liquor sales doesn't take effect until July. But, that didn't stop Jim Surdyk from ringing up those purchases Sunday at his liquor and cheese story in northeast Minneapolis.
The city issues a statement saying it would issue $3,500 in citations against Surdyk's. The city said officials will also pursue sanctions against the off-sale liquor license held by Surdyk's "based on the owner's clear disregard of the law."
Until last week, Minnesota was one of just 12 states that still banned liquor stores from opening on Sundays.
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STAR’s Sixth Annual Speakers Luncheon featuring, Ali Wentworth, recently drew a sellout crowd of over 350 people to the Woodway Country Club in Darien.
The event raised over $45,000 to benefit STAR, Inc., Lighting the Way’s services for infants, children, and adults impacted by intellectual and developmental disabilities in Darien, New Canaan, Norwalk, Weston, Westport, Wilton, and Stamford.
The keynote speaker Ali Wentworth brought levity and humility to a range of topics, from dating and marriage — she is the wife of George Stephanopoulos, political commentator and news host — to raising children, and heeding her mother’s advice.
Wentworth is a screenwriter, actor, comedian, and producer. She made a name for herself as a regular on two seasons of In Living Color. Since then she has made countless appearances on film and television and is the creator of two series, Head Case and, most recently NightCap.
STAR has offices in Norwalk and at 111 Elm St., New Canaan.
For more information, visit www.starct.org.
The New York City Police Department is asking the public for assistance with locating and identifying the individual in the attached video and photograph, who is wanted in connection to two robberies that occurred within the the 42nd Precinct.
April 25(Reuters) - U-Tech Media Corp
* Says it will use undistributed profit to pay cash dividends of T$0.600 per share to shareholders for 2017
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The time for season 2 is coming! The new season kicks off on October 27th. Who here watches this show? It looks like Eleven is back, but she may be in the “Upside-Down.” We’ll find out soon.
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Can’t get enough of pumpkin spice lattes? Discount supermarket Aldi is stocking a Pumpkin Spice Irish Cream liqueur - just in time for Halloween!
Stores across the country have also announced a limited edition range of spooktacular beers and ciders for you to toast the scariest night of the year.
Some of the drinks available at Aldi.
If you’re partial to a tipple of cider, both toffee apple and rhubarb and custard flavours hit the shelves earlier this month, costing £3,79 for four.
The discount supermarket will also be stocking a selection of Wychwood beers - including a seasonal Dunkel Fester, a darker beer to go along with a cold autumn evening (and we’re going to have plenty of those).
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HeresJohnny: Antifa is mostly street people in certain cities who take advantage of a opportunity to riot, but another core group are people who are paid to go "protest". Those are the ones with the masks on to conceal their identity [because they go from place to place to "protest"]. They attract some locals though so it makes them look organic, but it is a mostly paid group who drive from place to place and cause trouble. Another obvious clue to this, is they were throwing bricks at people at Charlottesville and they all had pepper spray with them - thats the antifa MO for "weapons", that and flag poles. The media has been giving this group a complete pass for nearly two years now. They also showed up at Trump rallies constantly and assaulted people/attempted to provoke fights [which the media would blame on Trump, and they did do that]. There most likely is a heavy DNC hand in their funding and thats why the Democrats dont want to condemn this group, they are doing their dirty work for them.
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ASHBURN, Va. — The Washington Redskins have restructured the contract of their longest-tenured player, DeAngelo Hall.
Hall said Wednesday he agreed to a pay cut in the hopes of remaining on the roster after missing most of last season with a torn ACL in his right knee. Hall, who has been in Washington since 2008, was set to count more than $5 million against the salary cap.
The 33-year-old converted from cornerback to safety midway through the 2015 season and is still recovering from surgery last fall. Asked about restructuring to stick around, Hall said, "We worked something out" this week.
Achilles tendon, toe and knee injuries have limited Hall to 17 games the past three seasons. Coach Jay Gruden called Hall a mainstay who "keeps the boat from sinking from time to time."
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May 2 Wall Street opened higher on Tuesday, with the Nasdaq Composite hitting a record, boosted by strong corporate earnings, and ahead of the Federal Reserve's meeting and Apple's results.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 40.56 points, or 0.19 percent, to 20,954.02.
The S&P 500 gained 4.11 points, or 0.17 percent, to 2,392.44.
The Nasdaq Composite added 8.93 points, or 0.15 percent, to 6,100.53. (Reporting by Tanya Agrawal; Editing by Savio D'Souza)
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SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — California is failing in children-related issues, according to a study from the non-profit group Children Now.
President of Children Now Ted Lempert joined KRON4 to talk about the issue.
California got a D+ in infant and toddler care. Only one county in the state has enough licensed child care spaces for the number of kids who need it.
California ranks near the bottom in reading, math, and science with a D grade.
The state got a B- in school climate and discipline.
Eighty-six percent of teachers need more training in positive discipline. There are also concerns about suspensions of children of color.
It did get an A in this: the state provides medical insurance to 5.2 million children.
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Dublin Planning Commission reforming
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It’s been about five years since Dublin held a meeting of its planning commission. In fact, it’s been so long the commission doesn’t really exist anymore.
That may soon change. Town Manager Tye Kirkner told council members Thursday night he is looking for members to reform the commission because “there’s lots of work that needs to be done,” including an update to the town’s Comprehensive Plan.
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WASHINGTON, March 31 U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday directed his administration to review U.S. trade deficits and clamp down on countries that abuse trade rules in two executive orders he said would start a new chapter for U.S. workers and businesses.
"Today I'm signing two executive orders that send this message loud and clear, and that set the stage for a great revival of American manufacturing," Trump said in the Oval Office.
"We're going to get these bad trade deals straightened out," Trump said. (Reporting by Roberta Rampton; Editing by James Dalgleish)
ALEXANDER COUNTY, N.C. (WBTV) — An on-duty Alexander County firefighter died on duty Monday night.
Eric “Bubba” Pennell was at a call on Emergency Street when he suffered a medical emergency, fire officials say. EMS took Pennell to a medical facility where he later died.
Pennell was a member of the Central Alexander/Taylorsville Fire Department in Taylorsville.
“Visitation and funeral are incomplete at this time. When plans have been finalized, they will be posted on this page,” the Central Alexander Fire Department wrote on Facebook. “We ask that you please keep The Pennell Family as well as The Central Alexander / Taylorsville Fire Department in your thoughts and prayers.”
Details surrounding the medical emergency Pennell suffered were not released.
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Diglipur, Feb 14: The employees of Andaman & Nicobar State Cooperative Branch, Diglipur branch today paid homage to late Pradeep Mistry, 33 yrs who died yesterday at G B Pant Hospital, Port Blair. He was admitted to CHC Diglipur on last Tuesday on 7th Feb with minor fever and on 9th Feb he was discharged.
Yesterday on 13th Feb again he was bought to CHC Diglipur from where he was airlifted in the evening to GB Pant Hospital at Port Blair. After reaching he was immediately admitted to ICU where he died few minutes later. His body was shifted today to his native place at Neil Island.
He joined the ANSCB in the year 2011 and served at Neil Island, Kalighat and Diglipur Branches. He is survived by his wife who is a teacher at VKZP Diglipur. ANSCB Diglipur branch observed two minutes silence for his soul today evening.
A large number of jobs have been created for African countries through China-Africa cooperation, which has promoted local economic growth, helped the maintenance of political and social stability in related countries, and reduced the emergence of refugees and immigrants and their disorderly flow.
Planning is only a small part of the work, and what counts more is its implementation. Since the holding of FOCAC Johannesburg Summit in December, 2015, China and Ethiopia have been working to match up their development strategies to implement the ten cooperation plans proposed by President Xi Jinping for China-China cooperation, which will help Ethiopia onto China’s train of development, and the fast train of economic globalization.
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A ONCE popular wine bar is set to reopen as a pub after a refurbishment.
Husband and wife team, Frank and Patricia Dixie have joined Dizzy Bruce, who manages The Barleycorn Inn at Bishop’s Waltham, to relaunch the Grade II listed building as The Square Cow, next Tuesday at 12pm in Wickham Square.
Frank said: ‘We live on the Square and we have always thought there needed to be a pub for locals and when this place came up we thought why not.’
The remodel has taken two months and the team ensured it reflects the history of the building.
Frank said: ‘I am absolutely in love with my pub and I can’t wait to welcome customers.’
The Square Cow will begin serving home-made pies, roast dinners and classic pub food such as liver, and fish and chips on February 11.
An oil industry veteran and former Big Six energy boss are teaming up to lead the latest clean technology company to list on London’s junior Aim market next month.
Geoffrey Nesbitt, the chief technology officer of FTSE 250 oil services group Petrofac, will become chairman at Verditek ahead of the £3.5m float of new shares at 10p each.
At the same time José Luis del Valle, a former chief executive of Scottish Power, will join the group as a non-executive director.
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When it comes to the law, there are some basic principles we should all know and use to our advantage. Phil Harding from Harding & Associates explains what information is withheld from jury members and what you should be listening for if you are called to jury duty.
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A man unhappy with the control he lost on his wife and who opened fire, killing two of his wife's relatives outside the Salinas Social Security office in 2015 has now been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Monterey County prosecutors say Samuel Ejaz, a naturalized citizen from Pakistan, was attempting to kill his estranged wife after she left him, following controlling behavior where he tried to dictate what type of job she could have, the freedom to leave and return home as well as the manner of greeting him on his return home from work.
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Final Russian election results: Putin wins 4th presidential term with 76.6 percent of vote, his highest score ever
A NSW coroner has urged the national body for water-ski racing to consider bolstered safety measures four years after champion water-skier Sarah Teelow died in a high-speed race on the Hawkesbury River.
But two-time world champion water-skier Tania Teelow said recommendations from an inquest into her "amazing" daughter's death didn't go far enough and there were "a lot of inadequacies and shortfalls at all levels of ski racing".
She called for more research to develop helmets and flotation devices for water-skiers.
Ms Teelow, 20, suffered head and neck injuries when she crashed soon after the start of the 121-kilometre Bridge to Bridge race in November 2013.
She was travelling between 120km/h and 136km/h when she hit a small wave that flipped her ski into the air and sent her cartwheeling along the water's surface as her helmet came off.
The signage of Facebook illuminated at company stand during the 2nd press preview day of the International Motor Show IAA in Frankfurt Main, Germany, 12 September 2017. EPA-EFE/FILE/MAURITZ ANTIN
Facebook ended Monday's trading on Wall Street with a decline of 6.76 percent, its worst one-day drop since March 2014, after it has been revealed that a UK political consulting firm inappropriately obtained private data from more than 50 million Facebook users in the US for political purposes.
At the end of the trading session, the poor performance of Facebook, which has a market capitalization of more than $537 billion, dragged down two of the main indicators of Wall Street, the Nasdaq and the S&P 500, which lost 1.84 and 1.42 percent, respectively.
Former Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff, left, appears in front of 3rd District Judge Randall Skanchy with his attorney Rick Van Wagoner at the Matheson Courthouse in Salt Lake City, Monday, June 15, 2015. SALT LAKE CITY - Former Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff has asked a 3rd District judge to deny the state's motion to dismiss his claim for attorneys' fees in the abandoned criminal case against him.
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Blair earned all-district honors in softball as a junior and senior for coach Kevin Evans and the Indians. She also was voted all-district in basketball as a junior and senior and district most valuable player in basketball as a senior. She is the daughter of Greg Shreeve and Megan Atkinson.
Dunn garnered all-district and all-district tournament accolades for the Indians. She is the sister of current Cumberland player Shae Dunn and is the daughter of Terry Groves and Christina Dunn.
Blair and Dunn join Danielle Finch-Richardson (Columbia), Kelsie Boyle (Murfreesboro), Hunter Elwood (South Pittsburg), Kristena Bain (Smithville), Macey Milliken (Clarksville) and Caitlyn Griffin (Gordonsville) in this year’s recruiting class.
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Trinity Cathedral launches its weekly noontime Brownbag Concerts for the 40th season with a pair of frequent visitors: classical saxophone duo Jake & Sarah.
Jacob Swanson and Sarah Marchitelli are both trained classical musicians living in upstate New York. The two have their individual careers as performers and teachers, in addition to performing as a duo. Since the classical repertoire for saxophone isn’t extensive, they’ve commissioned new works as part of their repertoire.
The Trinity Chamber Orchestra will join them for this free program featuring the world premiere of Nathan Hall’s 2017 Forces of Change. They’ll also play music by G.F. Händel, Johann Joachim Quantz, Aleksandr Glazunov and Erland von Koch, and there will be a pop-up art exhibit by Alyssa Cruz.
You can bring your own lunch or buy one at the cathedral for $7.
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Fugitive sought in Illinois killing arrested in South Dakota
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A man wanted on a murder charge in Illinois has been arrested in South Dakota.
The Sioux Falls Area Task Force arrested 28-year-old Jonathan Kelly on Sunday after being alerted by U.S. marshals in Illinois that he might be in the area, where he has acquaintances.
Kelly is wanted in the April 1 shooting death of Jenni McGruder in Galesburg, Illinois. McGruder was struck by a stray bullet after leaving a bar on Easter.
Authorities say Kelly was arrested without incident and is jailed in Sioux Falls pending extradition to Illinois.
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Coal remains a staple commodity export from the Port of Baltimore, and exports from the area appear to be receiving a boost under the administration of President Donald Trump. A recent deal for thermal coal, also known as steam coal, between Pennsylvania-based firm Xcoal Energy & Resources and Ukraine-based Centrenergo PJSC is a major score for the ...
A rare, white moose was spotted taking a swim in in Sweden's Varmland County.Hans Nilsson captured the video and told Sweden's Sveriges Radio the experience was "as great as seeing a leopard in Africa."White moose are extremely rare and according to the BBC, there are just about 100 white moose in Sweden. Despite their pale appearance, the animals actually aren't albino. Instead, they have a genetic mutation that causes their fur to turn white.
Not more than fewer than 35 persons have been killed and several other still missing after suspected herdsmen attacked Tse Umenger in Mbadwem Council Ward of Guma LGA, Benue State.
According to Daily Post, the heavily armed men, numbering over 50, stormed the village on Tuesday around 7pm and set the entire village on fire. It was also gathered that no single house is standing in Mbadwen village at the time of this report.
The attack came same day suspected herdsmen attacked Gwer East, killing 19 persons, including two Catholic priests.
More details later.
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As I’ve learned from using Anker’s PowerCore Fusion, USB battery packs are way easier to keep charged when they can plug straight into the wall. This 9,000mAh model from RAVPower has folding prongs, and even a built-in Lightning cable for Apple devices, in addition to a USB port that can accept any cable. Get it for an all-time low $29 today with promo code KINJA056.
"I will never declare martial law," President Duterte said in a television interview last Thursday. "It will lead to the downfall of the country."
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Argentina legend Diego Maradona received a visit from the police on Wednesday, Goal can confirm.
Messi sets season-worst stat
The 56-year-old was staying at a hotel in Madrid when authorities were alerted to what was described as a “strong discussion” between the former Barcelona and Napoli star and his girlfriend, Rocio Oliva, at around 08:30.
Both a police car and an ambulance travelled to the hotel, but after discussions with the 1986 World Cup winner and his partner, it was established that their voices were simply raised and that no charges were to be pressed.
Police did not see any signs of aggression or injury on either party and thereafter took their leave.
Maradona is expected to be present at Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday, when Napoli tackle Real Madrid in a first-leg last-16 encounter in the Champions League.
He played nearly 200 times for the Serie A side, where he is still revered as an iconic figure, and also had a spell in La Liga, where he starred for Barcelona from 1982-1984.
Andy and Lauren have a big difference of opinion when it comes to the Frost Sisters and whether or not they can trust them.
New Zealand city declares emergency as bushfire destroys homes; one dead
Feb 15 (Reuters) - The New Zealand city of Christchurch declared a state of emergency on Wednesday after a bushfire destroyed houses in its suburbs and forced hundreds of people to flee from their homes.
The military were called in to help battle the blaze in the city's southern Port Hills district. The fire destroyed at least seven houses and forced about 300 people to flee, media reported.
A fire-fighter was killed on Tuesday when a helicopter crashed while battling the blaze.
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British Prime Minister Theresa May announced Tuesday she will seek an early election on June 8.
Three weeks after officially launching the process for Britain to exit the European Union, May said opposition parties are threatening to derail the process and that parliament is not coming together in the same way as the nation.
"Division in Westminster will risk our ability to make a success of Brexit and it will cause damaging uncertainty and instability to the country, so we need a general election and we need one now," May said.
The House of Commons must approve the call for new elections.
Jeremy Corbyn, leader of the main opposition Labour Party, welcomed May's announcement, saying it will "give the British people the chance to vote for a government that will put the interests of the majority first."
Fire damages plastic factory in New Karachi
A fire that erupted at a plastic factory on Thursday afternoon was doused after a two-hour struggle involving three water tenders.
The fire broke out at 3 pm inside a factory at Saba Cinema, New Karachi, said a Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) official while talking to The News from the fire brigade control room.
A water tender of the fire station in North Karachi immediately rushed to the scene, and later on two more were called in to join the fire fighting operation, he said. The blaze was put off at about 5 pm but the cooling process lasted for hours.
The SHO of New Karachi Industrial Area police, Irfan Asif, told The News that the factory owner had cited short circuit as a possible cause of the fire. An investigation had been started, he said, adding that the police would decide about registration of a case upon submission of reports by K-Electric and fire officials.
JOHANNESBURG, Feb 2 (Reuters) - South Africa’s Steinhoff said on Friday it would suspend dividend payouts until after the end of June as part of efforts to save money and convince creditors to waive some payments due in coming weeks.
The multinational retailer is fighting for survival after it discovered accounting irregularities in December, sparking a sell-off that has wiped more than $10 billion off its market value. (Reporting by Tiisetso Motsoeneng; editing by Jason Neely)
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Residents are getting their first look at an updated draft of the Downtown Hamilton Secondary Plan that sets out the parameters for future growth.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — As California lawmakers return to Sacramento on Wednesday, liberal dreams of expanding safety-net benefits and providing health coverage to immigrants are giving way to a new vision revolving around a feverish push to protect gains made in the past.
After years of pushing forward a progressive agenda, legislative Democrats will instead be consumed by pushing back against conservative policies from President-elect Donald Trump and the Republican Congress.
Instead of expanding Medi-Cal health coverage to adult immigrants who can’t prove they’re legally in the country, Democrats are now concentrating on how to retain health coverage for those who already have it.
Anti-poverty groups are now focused on preventing cuts to food stamp and welfare programs rather than trying to expand them as planned.
LaMelo Ball sat out Prienu Vytautas’ 82-79 loss to Alytaus Dzukija on Monday—his third straight DNP in a Lithuanian (LKL) League game. But the latest absence for LaVar Ball’s youngest son came not on account of a bad back, but rather due to illness.
“He had high temperature yesterday and could not practice and play,” Vytautas head coach Virginijus Seskus said after the defeat, according to a translation.
BC Vytautas missed Melo’s playmaking ability on the offensive end. The club tallied just 16 assists on 29 made baskets, against 14 turnovers, and managed a paltry 29 points in the first half.
LaMelo’s sickness came on the heels of his vacation to Barcelona with his family, including LiAngelo Ball, the previous week.
As a result of its latest loss, Vytautas remains mired in last place in the LKL, at 5-21. The Big Baller Brand-sponsored squad will have until Sunday, when it faces ninth-place Kedainiai Nevezis (6-20) at Prienai Arena, to get Melo and the rest of its injured guard corps fit for competition.
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Cactus Club has historically been known as a punk and rock venue, but in the last couple of years the venue has also opened its doors to hip-hop in a big way, hosting a variety of rap shows each month. Mike Regal, a rapper and prolific producer who has lent beats to more than a dozen Milwaukee artists, was smitten immediately. “I just love the environment and the workers there, and how well they interact with everybody and how efficient they are at getting you drinks," says Regal, who enjoys hanging out there even when he isn’t performing. His go-to order? “Jack and Coke, always," he says. “It’s simple, but they always do it right."
BY RON PAUL – “ I’ve often spoken of the unintended consequences of our aggressive foreign policy. But it seems new consequences are emerging, and for the neocons they must be very unintended: for all of its bellicosity, threats, demands, sanctions, and even bombs, the rest of the world is increasingly simply ignoring the demands of Washington and getting on with its own business.
A Florida man has been sentenced to three years in prison for his role in what prosecutors say was a $100 million fraud scheme involving compounding pharmacies making prescription medications like scar creams.
Matthew Sterner, 49, was sentenced on Thursday by U.S. District Judge James Moody in Tampa, Florida after pleading guilty in October to conspiring to commit healthcare fraud, according to court records.
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Passengers on a flight from London to Shanghai faced panic on Wednesday when the plane was forced to make an emergency landing in Russia.
Flight MU552 took off from Heathrow Airport at 9pm on Tuesday carrying 186 passengers.
But the China Eastern Airlines plane developed a “mechanical breakdown”, a spokesman for the airline told the Standard.
It was diverted to Yemelyanovo International Airport in Krasnoyarsk Krai and made an emergency landing there at 11am local time.
A spokesman for the airline said a replacement plane was being sent to the airport to pick up the stranded passengers.
However, he said the aircraft may not actually be able to depart Russia until 2am on Thursday.
He said: “We have sent a new flight to take the passengers from Russia to Shanghai.
“The arrival time may change.”
Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers told a group of eight Eastern Washington residents at a downtown Spokane restaurant Monday she would hold town halls again but preferred small-group discussions about policy. "I want to set it up to have constructive conversations," McMorris Rodgers told the group of "Coffee with Cathy" participants who identified across the political spectrum.
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According to the Rhineland-Palatinate state's police department, the accident happened at 2pm after a sports car from Luxembourg left fluid on the track at the fast "Fuchsrohre" section.
There were several collisions that left six with minor and four with major injuries, with fire crews having to cut two of the injured from their cars. All involved were taken to the nearby hospital.
Police estimate the damage to be worth several hundred thousand euros. However, the cause of the accident is still to be determined exactly, as it had taken officials until Sunday evening to record everything that happened.
The 'Touristenfahrten' at the Nordschleife, its public race days, are often popular, and several heavy crashes a year are a common occurrence. The last fatal accident at the track came in May 2017.
170212-N-CF105-045 ATLANTIC OCEAN. (FEB. 12, 2017) Sailors assigned to USS James E. Williams’ (DDG 95) conduct a visit, board, search, and seizure exercise. James E. Williams is currently underway preparing for a scheduled deployment. (U.S Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Patrick Morrissey/Released)
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Artist Yael Buxbaum speaks during the dedication ceremony for Heart & Soul, a mosaic created with the help of public in the U.S. and Israel, Feb. 14, 2017. Buxbaum and her cousin Joann Rothenberd conceived of the project, which was created with the help of the public in the U.S. and Israel. Four of the panels hang in the St. Vincent Heart Center, while four more will be on display at the Galilee Medical Center in Israel. Michelle Pemberton/Indy Star
Jamal Crawford‘s pro-am Crawsover League is a rite of passage for Pacific Northwest ballers and while Nahziah Carter isn’t from the area, Seattle basketball fans will definitely get used to hearing his name and watching his game for the next few years.
Carter, a three-star Class of 2017 recruit who is more well-known as Jay-Z’s nephew, is from upstate New York but committed to play for the Washington Huskies back in June. He made a pretty good first impression against one of Seattle’s proudest sons, dropping 42 points against Crawford’s team at the Crawsover over the weekend.
At 6-6 with a slim 185-pound frame, Carter has a really versatile game and, as you can see in the video above, can score in a bunch of different ways. Crawford, who’s 20 years older than him, holds his own with a casual triple-double but Nahziah stole the show.
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Fire crews in Kansas City battled flames at a home on the city's east side early Wednesday morning. The home is located in the 5400 block of E 29th Terrace. Officials say the home was vacant and that no injuries were reported. Neighbors say they saw the flames shooting out of the home's roof and called 911. The cause of the fire is unknown.
Officials with Grow Albany and Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital are looking for volunteers to help with a community planting day. (Source: WALB)
Officials with Grow Albany and Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital are looking for volunteers to help with a community planting day.
It will be February 17 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Tift Park.
The planting day is an opportunity for the community to help restore the park after it was heavily damaged by the January 2017 storms.
If you register for the event before February 9, you can get a free t-shirt.
Organizers suggest the following if you want to help:
Bring gloves or plan to get your hands dirty!
Wear clothes you can get dirty.
If you have a shovel, it would be helpful. There will only be so many available.
Please label your shovel.
The grounds crew for Phoebe have already started work getting the park ready for the event.
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Hawai‘i Electric Light reports that about 2,000 customers in North Kohala experienced a power outage last night. The outage occurred at 7:44 p.m. and service was restored at 9:58 p.m. The area was experiencing strong winds at the time the outage occurred.
Hawai‘i Electric Light thanks the North Kohala community for its patience and understanding while crews worked to safely restore service to the area.
Outage information is posted on the company’s Twitter account @HIElectricLight with the hashtag #BigIslandOutage. To report a power outage or downed line, customers may call the company’s Trouble Desk at 969-6666.
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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A United Nations expert on extreme poverty and human rights is meeting with hurricane victims in Puerto Rico, marking the first time such an envoy has visited the U.S. territory in recent history.
Special rapporteur Philip Alston's trip Monday comes as Puerto Ricans and some government officials voice complaints that the U.S. has not provided sufficient help after Hurricane Maria hit the island on Sept. 20.
The Category 4 storm killed dozens of people and destroyed tens of thousands of homes. Ten of the island's 78 municipalities are still without power, and thousands of businesses remain closed.
Alston told The Associated Press that there is a disproportionate number of Puerto Ricans living in poverty and that he's trying to assess the effectiveness of measures taken by the federal government.
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Beautiful footage from a drone captures stunning sights of China in springtime, with cherry, apricot and azalea blossoms in full bloom.
Holland played 36 games in the minors and 23 games for the Rangers in the 2017-18 season.
Holland began the campaign with AHL Laval -- Montreal's minor-league affiliate -- and posted 19 points in 20 games, but he was traded to the Rangers in November. With New York, he spent time with AHL Hartford (14 points, 16 games) before being called up to the Rangers and suiting up for 23 games. Holland averaged 12:24 of ice time in that span, and he notched one goal and three helpers. The Rangers have plenty of depth up the middle with Mika Zibanejad, Vladislav Namestnikov and Kevin Hayes, so Holland will likely fight for the fourth-line center position.
BURTON, MI -- Bristol Road over Thread Creek is expected to close Monday, Aug. 14, as the city takes on a rehabilitation project that's expected to stop traffic until early November.
The city said in a news release Friday, Aug. 11, that the work just west of Center Road will necessitate the closing of the road but access to businesses in the area will be maintained.
A detour route using Dort Highway, Hemphill Road and Center Road will be posted, according to the city.
The project of rehabilitating the bridge is expected to cost $800,000 -- $40,000 of which is being paid by the city, according to the news release.
The work includes reconditioning bridge beams, removal and replacement of the bridge deck and replacement of parts of the bridge substructure.
A new YouGov poll in France finds French president Emmanuel Macron’s approval rate at just 36%, just a few months after winning the election with 65% of the vote.
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A 16-year-old Montgomery County boy died when his motorcycle collided with a car on New Year’s Day.
The Palm, Pennsylvania boy was operating a 2014 Kawasaki Ninja southbound along Gravel Pike (Route 29) near Tollgate Road in Upper Hanover Township around 12:50 p.m. when a 75-year-old woman driving her 2003 Acura sedan northbound began to turn onto Tollgate Road, said Pennsylvania State Police.
The teen – who wore a helmet – struck that front left bumper of the woman’s car causing heavy damage to his bike, said investigators.
The boy – identified as Theodore Banes – died a short time later at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, said the Lehigh County Coroner's Office. An autopsy was planned for Tuesday.
The woman wasn’t seriously injured, said police.
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A home on the Tk’emlups Indian Reserve was shot at overnight.
Kamloops RCMP were called to a residence on Kamloopa Road about 4 a.m. for a report a gunshot.
A single shot was heard, and when police arrived, they found a bullet lodged into the side of the residence, Sgt. Darren Michels said in a press release.
An investigation has been launched into the incident, and RCMP are attempting to locate the shooter.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Kamloops RCMP at 250-828-3000 or CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS)
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On 3News at 5.30 this evening - investigation launched after drain cleaning fluid was used on patients at a County Clare dental surgery.
Do you have a great idea and a passion to translate it into something that can contribute to Australia?
There are more than 100 Churchill Fellowships on offer in 2017, and the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust of Australia is calling for South Australians to apply.
The South Australian Churchill Fellows President, Graeme Addock and one of the 2015 Churchill Fellows, Heather Smith joined us this morning.
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BALTIMORE (AP) — The city of Baltimore has marked its first homicides of 2017.
The Baltimore Sun reports (http://bsun.md/2iXh087) two men were shot and killed Sunday in separate incidents.
In one, a 20-year-old man was found with a gunshot wound to his upper body and pronounced dead at the scene.
In the other, an officer heard gunshots and found a victim inside a car. The man was taken to a hospital, where he died from his injuries.
Baltimore recorded 318 homicides in 2016. The newspaper reports that is the second year in a row, and only the second time since the 1990s, that the city surpassed 300 homicides.
On Sunday, dozens of people gathered on a street corner to recite the names of the victims in what’s become an annual gathering.
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Amy Schumer splits with boyfriend Ben Hanisch Schumer dated the Chicago furniture designer for almost two years.
Amy Schumer's PMS is directed 'only toward' boyfriend "I feel like I can shine with him and also be nothing and we're good."
Amy Schumer incorporates beau into her stand-up routine The comedian did a surprise stand-up set and included jokes about her new beau, Ben Hanisch.
Here's what Amy Schumer looks like pregnant The "Inside Amy Schumer" star took the snap from her trailer on Tuesday.
Amy Schumer and new beau pack on PDA The comedienne walked away with the Best Actress prize for "Trainwreck."
This weekend's #TaxMarch in LA drew thousands of protesters demanding the release of President Donald Trump's tax returns. Men, women, children and a few dogs joined the peaceful march from Pershing Square to City Hall. The participants (well, not the dogs) chanted "show us your business ties, we are tired of your lies" and "drain the swamp, impeach Donald Trump." See the photos at laweekly.com/slideshows. All photos by Brian Feinzimer.
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Charlottesville City Council and the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved forming a regional transit partnership during a joint meeting Tuesday, February 14. The partnership aims to bring together Charlottesville Area Transit buses with JAUNT, which runs its own bus routes across the region. It will include representatives from the city, county, JAUNT, and CAT.
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NEW YORK (AP) - A federal judge has tossed out evidence seized from the home and business of a Wall Street executive, saying the government "was grossly negligent" in its searches.
The ruling late Tuesday by Judge Alison Nathan was a blow to the government's criminal case against financier Benjamin Wey. The executive was arrested in 2015 on conspiracy, wire fraud and securities fraud charges.
The founder and president of New York Global Group, an investment consulting firm, has pleaded not guilty. His trial is scheduled for October.
Prosecutors say Wey made tens of millions of dollars by manipulating the stock prices of companies he gained a secret financial interest in.
In her ruling, Nathan said the government enforced "sweepingly broad" search warrants that were not properly supported.
A government spokeswoman declined comment.
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Chicago Bulls' Rajon Rondo in action during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Indiana Pacers, Friday, Dec. 30, 2016, in Indianapolis. /Copyright 2017 The Associated Press.
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The Lady Porcupine volleyball team knew it needed to win the 5-4A rematch against Kennedale to have a shot at the district crown.
The Lady Kats had beaten Springtown (16-8, 6-1) 3 games to 1 back on Sept. 19.
This time, at the SHS gym, the Lady Porcupines battled and took a 5-game thriller, 25-18, 24-26, 25-21, 21-25, 15-13.
That victory drew Springtown even with Kennedale in 5-4A.
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US official: Trump to rescind Obama-era guidance that called for schools to consider race in admissions
After picking up a distressing piece of intelligence, Elizabeth takes extreme measures to get close to a Soviet negotiator. Philip shares some stunning news with Henry.
"He shot one shot, so we thought - I thought - it was some angry or drunk man ... But a few seconds later, we heard a machine gun," Asmar told Reuters from his hospital bed.
"I was hiding behind the table, sitting on the floor, but my shoulder must have been exposed. He was shooting us on the floor ... I acted dead so he didn't keep shooting me," he said.
The lone gunman, still at large, shot dead a police officer and a civilian at the door before walking in and opening fire at random. Witnesses said he shouted "Allahu Akbar" (God is Greatest). Islamic State claimed responsibility.
The State Election Board told the County Boards to continue with the original tabulations. They did not change any of the local boards activity. Civitas started a law suit against same day registration voters.
By Hayden Wright
Selena Gomez has touted her “intentional, refreshing and moody” new album and its lead single “Bad Liar” is our first taste of things to come. In the video, Gomez signals a dramatic shift in style with a blonde wig.
Related: Selena Gomez on ‘Intentional, Refreshing, & Moody’ New Album
The famously brunette singer shared an Instagram Live shot where her dark locks are replaced with a shock of gold. The look resembles a Farrah Fawcett “flip” style from the 1970s and her collared yellow shirt gives the same vibe.
The “Bad Liar” video is scheduled to drop on Thursday. See the dramatic new ‘do here:
Delta Gamma Center is making riding a bike a better experience for children who are visually impaired. (Credit: KMOV)
ST.LOUIS, Mo. (KMOV.com) – Think about the priceless memories you had riding a bike as a child, now the Delta Gamma Center is enhancing this experience for visually impaired children.
Children will be able to ride on alternating Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings throughout Labor Day.
This is the 10th year the Tandem Adventures program will host the program at the Delta Gamma Center.
If you would like to volunteer to help with the rides, click here.
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A hearing over a plan to dig out sediment behind the Devil’s Gate Dam in Pasadena is underway Tuesday and judge is expected to issue a preliminary ruling. The plan has created a dispute between Los Angeles County and environmentalists. Kareen Wynter reports for the KTLA 5 News at 3 on Feb. 14, 2017.
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The FDNY is responding to a fire at a home in Greenridge on Tuesday afternoon.
About 60 firefighters and 12 units are fighting the "all-hands" blaze called at 1:20 p.m. at 11 Ladd Ave., according to a spokesman for the FDNY/EMS and the department's Twitter feed.
The fire in the three-story, occupied, 20-by-60-foot home was brought under control in less than a half hour with no injuries reported, according to the spokesman and the department's Twitter feed.
BELGRADE, April 28 The Serbian central bank purchased an unspecified amount of euros on the local interbank market on Friday to stem gains of the dinar currency, dealers said.
The bank which last bought euros last December, stepped in as the dinar traded at 122.95 to the euro, 0.3 up percent compared to the previous close. After the intervention the dinar traded at 123.23 at 0940GMT.
The dinar rallied against euro due to weak demand for the common currency ahead of May 1 bank holiday, dealers said. (Reporting by Aleksandar Vasovic; Editing by Ivana Sekularac)
Solihull Observer reports that Solihull Hospital’s new £2.2 million chemotherapy unit officially opened its doors this week.
The unit, which will improve provision for cancer patients, will be known as the Solihull Haematology and Oncology Day Unit. It has been designed specifically with patient needs in mind and will offer a more peaceful and comfortable environment. The unit will have its own entrance and garden area.
Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi cut the ribbon with with Wolverhampton Wanderers goalkeeper Carl Ikeme and University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust’s Chief Executive, Dame Julie Moore at the Haematology and Oncology Day Unit on Tuesday (July 3rd).
Tony and Carl were then taken on a tour of the new facilities by Dr Manos Nikolousis, consultant haematologist and clinical director for haematology and oncology, and were given the chance to meet patients and staff to find out what they think about the new unit.
Read more and view a photo gallery at Solihull Observer.
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The suspect in February’s massacre at a Florida high school made chilling cellphone videos announcing his intention to become the next school shooter, aiming to kill at least 20 people and saying “you’re all going to die.”
The three videos released by prosecutors Wednesday were found on the cellphone of suspect Nikolas Cruz after the Feb. 14 shooting at Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School that killed 17 people.
Cruz introduces himself in the first video and says he is “going to be the next school shooter of 2018.” He goes on to say that he wants to use an AR-15 to kill at least 20 people and specifies the high school in Parkland. He laughs and then says, “You’re all going to die.”
Cruz is charged with 17 counts of murder and 17 counts of attempted murder.
A COUNTRY park has announced the launch of its new interactive activity in partnership with Portsmouth Water.
A code-breaking challenge and quiz for is now available as part of Staunton Country Park’s new Water Trail.
The activity will take people on a search for 12 boards of information, which look at the importance of water, how it’s used, and how to be more water efficient.
Visitors will read the information to answer the quiz, and find the hidden numbers and letters on the boards to crack the water code words.
This comes after the two organisations announced the extension of their education partnership for a further three years.
The partnership aims to promote water efficiency and delivers a ‘Water is Life’ programme to schools.
Gemma Summerfield, education and community manager at the park, said: ‘We’ve worked with designers to create a fun activity that links in with the national curriculum. The trail can be as a teaching resource.’
GAINES TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — One person was hospitalized after a van crashed into an overpass along M-6 on Monday.
The van hit the East Paris Avenue bridge over eastbound M-6 in Gaines Township, south of Kentwood.
One person was taken to the hospital via ambulance. The nature and severity of that person’s injuries are not yet known.
It wasn’t immediately clear what caused the crash.
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In his discussion with Nick Wright and Jenna Wolfe, Cris Carter explains why Magic Johnson and the Los Angeles Lakers should make a good offer to the San Antonio Spurs for Kawhi Leonard to join LeBron James' squad before it's too late.
Three-times Tour de France winner Greg LeMond believes the use of team radios should be restricted to make the three-week race more unpredictable.
Californian LeMond's expertise has become an essential ingredient of the Tour for millions of armchair fans who will this year, for the first time, be able to watch every minute of every stage thanks to Eurosport's enhanced coverage.
LeMond, who has also campaigned vigorously against doping and mechanical doping, believes Dumoulin would have a great chance of a Giro/Tour de France double if Tour organizers had included a longer time trial this year.
LeMond believes this year's race which he says is "not so difficult on paper" will be less predictable than in recent year's when Team Sky largely controlled it, allowing Froome to win three of the last four editions.
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Communication Issues In Puerto Rico Make It Hard To Register Deaths The official death toll in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria is 36. But the actual toll is suspected to be much higher, with uncounted bodies piling up in places that still have no way to communicate.
One Heart is a concert film featuring unseen personal footage and 15 most-loved and popular songs performed on stage by A R Rahman and his ten-member band. The film is punctuated by a series of in-depth interview with A R Rahman who shares with us his thoughts about performing on stage, how he came to choose the band that toured with him in 14 cities in America and the humility he feels when armies of his fans shower love on him. Through his performance, AR brings the arena alive, evoking old memories and exciting his fans across generations.
In One Heart, we will discover A R Rahman up-close, the very private man behind his iconic figure. One heart is produced by YM MOVIES and co-produced by GRAPE VENTURES.
World Premiere of “One Heart” was screened at Toronto on 5th Feb2017.
It’s a great musical treat to Music lovers and all ARR fans. This movie is scheduled to be released in theatres by April.
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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Saturday unveiled the country's first locally-manufactured satellite.
"Khalifa Sat" is the first satellite to be fully manufactured by Emirati engineers. It is set to be put into orbit later this year.
"Today, the first Arab satellite was fully manufactured by an Emirati engineering team without any external foreign support," UAE Vice President and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said during a visit to the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Center (MBRSC).
"Khalifa Sat officially gets the UAE into the era of full-scale space industrialization," he said.
In 2009, MBRSC launched the DubaiSat-1 into space as the Gulf state's first satellite for remote sensing.
In 2013, the same center launched a second satellite, DubaiSat-2.
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(BLOOMBERG) President Donald Trump will meet with Attorney General Jeff Sessions and FBI Director Christopher Wray in Washington on Monday to discuss the deadly white-supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, the White House said after a mounting public outcry about Trump’s response to the extremists.
“There is no bigger case right now that we are working on. Every resource will be dedicated to it,” Sessions said on CBS. “I will be asking that we do that kind of thing today.”
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MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AP) - A prosecutor in Uruguay is asking for formal charges against a former vice president of the South American country.
Lawmakers accepted Raul Sendic's resignation last year amid corruption accusations involving his tenure as head of state oil company ANCAP. It was the first time a vice president had stepped down in Uruguay.
Prosecutor Luis Pacheco on Monday also requested charges against eight other senior officials at ANCAP and its subsidiaries. A judge must now decide if Sendic goes to trial.
The corruption allegations surfaced after a weekly publication reported that between 2010 and 2013, Sendic used corporate credit cards to make purchases at jewelry, electronics, furniture and other stores apparently unrelated to his official business.
He's also accused of abuse of office over some contracts.
Sendic has repeatedly denied wrongdoing.
© AFP 2016/ RIZWAN TABASSUM At Least 10 Killed in Blast in Pakistan's Lahore
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MOSCOW (Sputnik)The explosion took place close to a government van in Hayatabad area near Peshawar Development Authority (PDA) building, according to the Dunya News TV channel.
Rescue teams and police have arrived at the scene, while the injured have been transferred to the Hayatabad Medical Complex, the broadcaster specified.
The incident took place after on Monday, at least 10 people, including police, were killed in a powerful blast at a rally in the Pakistani city of Lahore, according to media reports.
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Fuller, who is dealing with a hamstring injury, has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chiefs.
Fuller's hamstring issue prevented him from practicing all week, so he'll likely be one of the Texans' inactives Sunday after appearing in each of the team's previous three contests.
A woman was taken to Carroll Hospital with minor injuries after her vehicle struck a house Monday afternoon in Taneytown.
Sgt. Brian Dayton, of the Carroll County Sheriff's Office, said a woman was driving a vehicle in the 3500 block of Harney Road in Taneytown when she lost control of the car and hit a house. Dayton said the crash caused some damage to the porch area of the house, but it was minor, and no one was injured.
Officials said they don't believe the woman was driving under the influence.
"She lost control due to speed," Dayton said.
Charges are being filed against the woman, he said.
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Pink has kicked off the new year by sharing the first photo of her new baby with his big sister.
The 37-year-old singer, whose real name is Alecia Moore, posted a picture of her daughter Willow holding baby Jameson on Instagram Sunday . The 5-year-old looks thrilled and has a big smile on her face. She’s also showing off some pink highlights in her hair.
Moore wrote in the caption that she and husband Carey Hart “thank you for your love and we send it back to you in spades.”
Jameson Moon Hart was born on Dec. 26.
Moore and Hart were married in 2006.
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A father and his 2-year-old daughter were recently removed from a Southwest Airlines flight, and one woman's dog died after being placed in an overhead bin during a United flight.
Rep. Mike Doyle, D-Pa., left and Rep. Joe Barton, R-Texas, managers of the congressional baseball teams, shake hands during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, where they talked about the shooting of House Majority Whip Steve Scalise of La., and two Capitol Police officers in Alexandria, Va. during Congressional baseball practice. J. Scott Applewhite AP
MUMBAI, April 3 B.P. Kanungo, a long-serving official with India's central bank, took over as a deputy governor of the Reserve Bank of India on Monday for a three-year term, overseeing a portfolio including currency management, debt management, and payment and settlements.
Kanungo's appointment was announced by the government on March 11. He will replace R. Gandhi as one of four deputy governors at the RBI.
Kanungo, 57, started at the RBI in 1982 and has worked in several departments including foreign exchange management, the central bank said in the statement. He was most recently executive director before his promotion. (Reporting by Rafael Nam; Editing by Sunil Nair)
Rihanna is known to be a little wild when turnt up and that’s just what she was last night (December 31)
Ri Ri was celebrating New Year’s Eve and it looked like she had a few. Someone at the event she was at captured a video of her taking someone’s novelty light-up glasses and putting them on her face.
GENEVA, May 31 (Reuters) - The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said on Thursday it was sending two surgical teams to Gaza and setting up a surgical unit in the enclave's main hospital to treat heavy casualties from clashes between Israeli forces and Palestinians.
"This infusion of medical expertise and material will expedite the long road to recovery and relieve a stressed and overburdened health care system," said Robert Mardini, ICRC's director for the Near and Middle East, adding that 13,000 people had been wounded since protests began on March 30. (Reporting by Stephanie Nebehay, editing by Tom Miles)
Quentin Tarantino and Leonardo DiCaprio, taking the stage together Monday at Caesars Palace's Colosseum in Las Vegas, teased exhibitors about their controversial new movie, set in the 1960s when the Manson murders rocked Hollywood.
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Neiman Gracie isn’t a fan of Dillon Danis’ trash talking style.
Gracie offered to fight Danis at Bellator 180, but he was denied. Danis didn’t want to miss the IBJJF World Championship for a preliminary spot.
Instead, Gracie will fight Dave Marfone at the event inside Madison Square Garden in New York City on June 24. Speaking with MMAFighting.com, Gracie said he pays no mind to Danis:
“To tell you the truth, I don’t care about him. I accepted the fight and he didn’t. I think he has to fight first because we’re here talking about an amateur. He didn’t fight anyone and is talking a lot.”
Gracie doesn’t understand why Danis talks so much despite not having a professional mixed martial arts bout.
“He’s 0-0, he never fought anyone, so he has to fight before he talks about anyone. He needs to work, and then I’ll get this fight at any time. First, he has to stop talking and actually fight. He’s an amateur, I’m a professional.”
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In Paris in the early 1990s, a group of activists goes to battle for those stricken with HIV/AIDS, taking on sluggish government agencies and major pharmaceutical companies in bold, invasive actions. The organization is ACT UP, and its members, many of them gay and HIV-positive, embrace their mission with a literal life-or-death urgency. Amid rallies, protests, fierce debates and ecstatic dance parties, the newcomer Nathan falls in love with Sean, the group's radical firebrand, and... Full synopsis »
is interesting until it isn’t, trading its intense portrayal of activism for a we’ve-seen-it-many-times-before third act. The movie, about AIDS rights activists in the early 90’s who debate and execute tactics to bring awareness to their cause, has a lot going for it until it abandons what made it unique in the first place and opts to focus on one character slowly dying for what seems like an hour.
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WATERFORD, N.Y. (NEWS10) – Momentive workers announced they have ratified a contract Tuesday.
Workers were on strike for about 15 weeks.
“We’re pleased that Momentive workers have ratified the tentative agreement and their 15-week struggle to protect good jobs in upstate New York has come to an end. It is understandable that some members felt that they didn’t achieve everything they wanted or deserved, but this agreement represents a substantial improvement over the company’s “take it or leave it” offer that sparked the strike last November. The Momentive workers and their families can be proud of the battle they waged, and we are all grateful for the amazing support they received from the labor movement, the community, and from elected officials,” Dennis Trainor, Vice President for CWA District 1, said.
Last week, Momentive announced a tentative agreement with IUE-CWA on a new national contract.
WEINHEIM, Germany, April 5 Germany's Freudenberg may revive plans to float its automotive vibration control technology unit Vibracoustic on the stock exchange, its chief executive said on Wednesday.
"We will make a decision on a flotation by the end of the year," Mohsen Sohi told journalists at a news conference.
He added automotive supplier Freudenberg would remain an anchor investor in Vibracoustic after a possible initial public offering (IPO).
Privately held Freudenberg last year bought the 50 percent in Vibracoustic it did not yet own from joint venture partner Trelleborg in a deal valuing the unit at 1.8 billion euros ($1.9 billion), including debt.
Freudenberg and Trelleborg had at one point started preparations for an IPO of Vibracoustic but then put them on ice due to market volatility.
($1 = 0.9368 euros) (Reporting by Ilona Wissenbach; Writing by Maria Sheahan; Editing by Edward Taylor)
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SEATTLE -- A 104-year-old Seattle family-owned glass shop will soon be out of business after its building was sold.
The shop is Kusak Cut Glass Works.
The family patriarch opened the shop after emigrating from the Czech Republic. The equipment he started with -- is still in use today.
Photojournalist Marcus Mathisen picks it up from there.
March 31Synthesis Electronic Technology Co Ltd :
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Baku. 30 June. REPORT.AZ/ Price of the Azerbaijani Azeri LT CIF crude, put for sale on world markets went up by 0,52 USD or 1,08%.
Report informs, price of oil brand Azeri LT CIF now makes 48,49 USD per barrel.
Notably, minimum price of Azeri LT CIF was recorded in December 2001 (19.15 USD) and the maximum value of the brand was registered in July 2008 (149.66 USD).
A GSP trooper was killed when his personal vehicle wrecked in Crisp County. (Source: WALB)
A Georgia State Patrol trooper died after his vehicle wrecked on Arabi Warwick Road on Monday, according to the Crisp County coroner.
First responders said Tyler Parker, 24, died after his personal truck wrecked just after 5 p.m. They also said Parker's 3-year-old daughter was in the truck with him when it wrecked. She has been taken to a hospital in Macon to be treated for injuries.
First responders said they believe Parker's vehicle hydroplaned.
The accident is being investigated.
Parker worked for the Crisp County Sheriff’s Office, before becoming a state trooper.
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CHELMSFORD, Mass. (AP) — Rescue crews are searching a stretch of the Merrimack River in Chelmsford for a person who went missing after an accident involving two personal watercraft.
Fire Chief Gary Ryan said a call about the crash came in at about 10 p.m. Sunday. Crews searched until about 3 a.m. Monday, and then resumed searching at 7 a.m.
Family members tell The Sun of Lowell that the missing person is a 16-year-old girl.
Search and rescue boats from Chelmsford, Lowell and Tyngsborough searched the river while a state police helicopter searched from above. State Environmental Police have also responded to the scene.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
Most of the attention around automation focuses on how factory robots and self-driving cars may fundamentally change our workforce, potentially eliminating millions of jobs. But AI that can handle knowledge-based, white-collar work is also becoming increasingly competent. From a report on Quartz:
It will be an emotional week for the family of a Mid-Michigan woman who was killed in her sleep more than two decades ago.
Michael McIntyre, 51, is accused of murdering Diane Ross back in 1991. Ross was beat to death in Midland County’s Lee Township.
She was the mother of McIntyre’s former girlfriend.
The 43-year-old woman’s murder remained a mystery until last year when a review of the case turned up new evidence.
McIntyre was arrested soon afterward. He pleaded not guilty.
His jury trial begins Monday.
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After Kim Cattrall denied rumors saying she decided at the last minute she wouldn't be open to filming a Sex And The City 3, her former costars have been calling out her bluff!
Related: Kim Upset Over Her Character's "Humiliating" Storylines
Although, in an interview with Piers Morgan, the actress essentially gave them her blessing to go on and make the movie without her as Samantha Jones! This after she slammed Sarah Jessica Parker for not being "nicer" about the situation!
So, with all the drama over a possible SATC 3 getting fiercer and fiercer, you know we had to ask…
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NEW YORK (AP) - Harvey Weinstein won't testify before the New York grand jury that's weighing whether to indict him on rape and other sex charges.
A statement issued through a spokesman Wednesday says Weinstein's lawyers decided there wasn't enough time to prepare him to testify. They say he learned the specific charges and the accusers' identities only after turning himself in Friday, with a deadline set for Wednesday afternoon to testify or not.
They say his request for more time was denied.
Prosecutors haven't immediately commented.
Weinstein faces rape and criminal sex act charges involving two women in New York. Dozens more women have accused him of sexual misconduct ranging from harassment to assault in various locales.
The 66-year-old former movie mogul has consistently denied all allegations of nonconsensual sex.
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Portland Trail Blazers superstar guard Damian Lillard was asked Wednesday on Twitter who he wanted his team to sign as an NBA free agent this summer.
His response included a worthy name, but with one major problem.
@Dame_Lillard if you could bring in any free agent this summer, who you want? 👀 — TyTy (@Traww_44) June 14, 2017
Paul George / few others https://t.co/mG8vbnDbqm — Damian Lillard (@Dame_Lillard) June 14, 2017
Indiana Pacers superstar forward Paul George would be a fantastic addition to the Blazers roster. However, he’s not eligible to be an unrestricted free agent until the summer of 2018, not this summer.
Besides, George is expected to join the Los Angeles Lakers at some point, according to some reports. He’s a Southern California native, after all, and adding a superstar should be one of the next steps in the Lakers’ ongoing rebuild.
Maybe Lillard can persuade George to take his talents to the Pacific Northwest?
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To politicians across Kentucky who plan to vote against school choice for any reason, or who think supporting rules allowing only local school districts to authorize charters will let them skate by without accountability: meet Bethany Littlefield. Littlefield is one of five parents and a grandparent representing seven students attending Crosby Middle School in eastern Jefferson County.
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Utah ski resorts attracted a record-setting number of skiers and boarders this past winter, surpassing the mark set just a year earlier.
The state's 14 resorts had 4,584,658 million skier days in the 2016-17 season, a 2.9 percent increase over the previous winter (4,457,575).
The season total also represents an 8.4 percent bump over Utah's five-year average of 4,231,276, Ski Utah President Nathan Rafferty said Wednesday during the ski industry marketing organization's winter wrapup.
"The continued growth shows Utah's winter sports industry is thriving," he added. "While there is still room to grow, we could not have asked for better results this year."
A stained glass window at St. Adalbert Church, South Bend, depicts Christ’s rising from the dead. Because of our Savior’s victory over death and sin, our belief in the promises of God is justified. “The tomb is empty: Alleluia!” should be our cry of exaltation this Easter season.
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Former France midfielder Henri Michel has died at the age of 70, the French Footballers’ Union (UNFP) has announced.
As a player, Michel led Nantes to three Ligue 1 titles and won 58 caps for his country before beginning a long and varied managerial career.
Under Michel’s guidance, France won the Olympic title in 1984 in Los Angeles, and reached the World Cup semi-finals two years later.
Michel went on to coach at a number of clubs and nations in Africa, including leading the Ivory Coast in their 2006 World Cup campaign.
He had spells managing Paris Saint-Germain, Al Nassr, Aris Thessaloniki, Raja Casablanca, Al-Arabi, Zamalek and Mamelodi Sundowns.
His last coaching role was with Kenya in 2012.
The UNFP tweeted: “Henri Michel, a colossus of French Football, left us this morning in his 70th year. UNFP sends its deepest condolences to his family and loved ones.”
STREETSBORO, Ohio (AP) - Authorities say a 13-year-old boy has fatally shot his 11-year-old brother in suburban Cleveland, and police are describing the shooting as an apparent "premeditated act."
Streetsboro police say officers were called to a home around 9:30 p.m. Monday. The 11-year-old died at a hospital.
Police say the 13-year-old has been charged with aggravated murder in Portage County Juvenile Court. Police say the gun used in the slaying was stolen from his grandfather's home.
Police have not said what prompted the teen to shoot his brother.
Streetsboro is roughly 30 miles (48 kilometers) southeast of downtown Cleveland.
Lawyers for accused Bourke Street killer James Gargasoulas are seeking treatment for him at a high security mental health hospital. A Melbourne jury has been discharged after it was unable to reach a unanimous decision on whether Mr Gargasoulas is mentally fit to stand trial. Mr Gargasoulas is accused of mowing down pedestrians in Melbourne's CBD in January 2017, killing six people. A new jury will be convened on the 22nd of October. Image: David Caird/ News Corp Australia
Cast aside "like rubbish" and turned away even by nursing homes, these elderly outcasts are given dignity at the end of life by volunteer groups outraged by their plight. YANGON, MYANMAR: There she lay, on the ground in the darkness of night, moaning in pain as rats - drawn to the smell of blood from the lacerations on her body - nibbled at her wounds.
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QUETTA, Pakistan — Pakistan police say the death toll from a suicide bombing at a Shiite shrine in the country's southwest has increased to 24 after four victims died at a hospital overnight.
A suicide bomber struck the shrine packed with worshippers in a remote village in Jhal Magsi district, about 400 kilometres (240 miles) east of Quetta in Baluchistan province on Thursday.
Senior police officer Mohammad Iqbal said Saturday that more than 20 victims were still receiving treatment, some with critical wounds.
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New Delhi : The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a PIL seeking Bihar CM Nitish Kumar’s disqualification as an MLC on the ground that he had allegedly suppressed the fact that a murder case was pending against him from poll panel.
A bench headed by CJI Dipak Misra considered the chief minister’s submission that he had disclosed the fact about the pendency of the criminal case to the Election Commission in 2012, reports PTI. “We do not find any merit in the petition. It is dismissed,” said the bench, also comprising Justices AM Khanwilkar and DY Chandrachud. “Election Rules say that he (Nitish) should declare it after the trial court takes cognisance of the case,” the bench said, adding that it has been done.
Roseanne patriarch John Goodman has broken his silence in regards to the recent controversy surrounding his co-star Roseanne Barr and the cancellation of the show.
When approached by ET News about the cancellation in the wake of Barr’s recent tweetstorm, Goodman said that he would “rather say nothing than to cause more trouble.” As far as his well-being is concerned he says “Everything’s fine.”
In addition to being canceled and pulled from Viacom Networks and Hulu, ABC announced that they have suspended its planned For Your Consideration campaign for the revival of the sitcom. This didn’t bother Goodman at all.
“I wasn’t gonna get an Emmy anyway,” he said. “I’ve been up there [11] times already, and if I didn’t get one I’m not gonna get one.”
He also added that he has stayed away from the tweets, news, and developing controversy surrounding Barr. As far as a rumored spin-off his character Dan Conner, don’t hold your breath. “You’ve heard more than I have,” he tells the ET reporter.
Half a dozen people including a young family with a baby were forced to leave their home on new year’s day following a fire in a two-storey house in Aylmer, Que.
It took 30 firefighters and 11 firetrucks to bring the raging fire under control in the three-apartment home at 29 du Patrimoine, Gatineau fire officials said in a written statement Monday.
The Canadian Red Cross was called in to help the young family find temporary lodging.
The fire started in a bedroom on the upper floor and quickly spread to the roof, fire officials said.
Swift intervention by firefighters went a long way to limit the damages estimated to be in the range of $80,000.
While the house was heavily damaged by the flames, no injuries were reported.
Fire officials are investigating the cause of the fire.
A 5-year-old little girl is recovering after being attacked by a dog over the weekend. Her mother said she had to get roughly 50 stitches on her face.
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Rev. Bernard R. McIlhenny, S.J., dean of admissions emeritus at the University of Scranton, blessed the more than 2,000 children’s books donated this year through the Panuska College of Professional Studies annual “Blessing of the Books” initiative. The books, donated by university students, faculty and staff, are distributed through area organizations. In the past decade, the annual book collection has distributed more than 30,000 books to children in need.
From left: freshman counseling and human services major Anthony Chesko of South Abington Township; McIlhenny; and Dr. Debra Pellegrino, dean of the university’s Panuska College of Professional Studies.
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The regular morning announcer on WEAI is now a Mom!
Alexa gave birth at 12:45 this afternoon to a baby boy, weighing 6 pounds-10 ounces.
Hendrix Grey is 20 and a half inches long, and both baby and mom are doing well.
Way to Go, Alexa!
Turner (knee) will play Saturday against the 76ers.
Turner popped up on the injury report earlier in the day with a knee issue, but he's since been cleared to play in what will be his fifth game back after missing two-plus weeks with an elbow injury. Turner had 19 points, 11 rebounds, three blocks and two assists in Friday's loss to Charlotte.
Dr. Scott Kemmerer, from Prime Imaging on Gunbarrel Rd, talks about ways to remove painful varicose veins.
The leader of a breakaway Amish group in Ohio convicted in hair- and beard-cutting attacks is pushing to get his convictions overturned using arguments already rejected in court.
An attorney for 72-year-old Samuel Mullet Sr. says Mullet’s previous lawyer made mistakes during trial and in prior appeals.
In a Monday court filing, prosecutors say there were no errors that amounted to Mullet’s rights to due process being violated, and a judge should reject his request.
Defense attorneys say the 2011 hair- and beard-cutting attacks stemmed from family disputes. Prosecutors say the motive was religious, as hair and beards have spiritual significance in the Amish faith.
Mullet is serving an 11-year sentence. Of the 16 Amish community members convicted in the case, only Mullet remains imprisoned.
CHICAGO (AP) — A 19-year-old man has been charged with first-degree murder in the killing of an 11-year-old Chicago girl who was shot in the head over the weekend.
Chicago Police suspect Antwan C. Jones in the shooting of Takiya Holmes. She died Tuesday.
Takiya was among at least three children shot in Chicago in recent days.
Police say 2-year-old Lavontay White was fatally shot Tuesday when someone opened fire on a vehicle he was in with two adults. Police suspect the man in the vehicle who also died was the target of a gang hit. And authorities said Tuesday that a 12-year-old girl also shot over the weekend remains in critical condition.
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Police are asking the public to be on the lookout for a blue Suzuki sidekick that was stolen from Main Street in George Town last week.
It was reportedly stolen sometime between 8 a.m. on Wednesday (6 December) and 7:30 a.m. on Friday (8 December). It bears the registration number 166-484.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of this vehicle is encouraged to call the George Town police station at 949-4222 or the confidential tip line at 949-7777.
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ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Former “Sex and the City” star Cynthia Nixon says she’ll challenge Gov. Andrew Cuomo in New York’s Democratic primary in September.
Her announcement Monday sets up a race pitting an openly gay liberal activist against a two-term incumbent with a $30 million war chest and possible presidential ambitions.
In a video on Twitter, the public education advocate says “We want our government to work again.”
Nixon in recent speeches has called on Democrats nationally to carve out a strong liberal identity instead of being merely the “anti-Trump party.”
Nixon is a 51-year-old Manhattan mother of three and an ally of Democratic New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, who frequently clashes with Cuomo on various issues.
The 60-year-old Cuomo was favored 66 percent to 19 percent over Nixon in a recent Siena College poll.
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March 29 Neowiz Games Corporation :
* Says it will sell 10,000 shares of common stock from March 29 to March 30
* Says offering price is 10,000 won/share, 100 million won in total
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DHS: Cost of smuggling people to the US has more than doubled to $9,200
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A report from the Department of Homeland Security estimates illegal immigrants are spending nearly $10,000 to hire a human smuggler to travel from Central America in an attempt to enter the U.S. illegally.
Smugglers charged an average of $1,200 as down payment and up to $8,000 following arrival at the final destination, often the southern point of California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas, according to the Office of Immigration Statistics’ September 2017 report“Efforts by DHS to Estimate Southwest Border Security between Ports of Entry.”
That number has more than doubled from down payments of less than $100 and final costs of between $1,000 and $3,000 that were seen in the late 2000s. – READ MORE
Ellen Lee will always think of Hang as a girl nave and sweet which is shy the unsolved case is so disturbing. Eileen Lee was Hang's boss at the Wong Caf.
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Sir, – The commitment to grammar and syntax of the poets who wrote the 1916 proclamation may have blinded them to the danger of including a euphemism for male genitalia – “manhood” – in the text.
As Frank McNally observes (An Irishman’s Diary, May 20th), they successfully avoided several other dangling modifiers. – Yours, etc,
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Little Caesars Employee Shoots, Kills Attacker in Clown Mask
A worker at a Little Caesars pizza shop in Florida fatally shot a man wearing a clown mask who attacked him with a wooden pole and scissors, officials said.
The incident happened just before midnight Saturday as the employee was leaving the pizza chain’s Holly Hill restaurant after closing, WESH reported.
Police said the suspect hit the employee with a wooden pole until it broke then tried to stab him with scissors. The worker pulled out his gun, for which he has a concealed weapons permit, and fired several shots at close range. The attacker was taken to a nearby hospital where he later died.
The employee, identified as Heriberto Feliciano, was hospitalized for face and shoulder injuries, police said.
Surveillance video from the restaurant shows the suspect in the clown mask walking outside the restaurant and attacking the employee as he locked up the shop.
Police haven’t released the name of the suspect.
Opponents and backers of Venezuela's embattled President Nicolas Maduro have announced new marches for Wednesday after violence in ongoing anti- government protests that have left five people dead. Both sides yesterday promised to hold sway across Caracas on the heels of two weeks of demonstrations that also have seen 117 people arrested.
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Record-setting swimmer Kylie Masse of LaSalle will be honoured by her hometown Friday after her double-medal triumph at the recently concluded World Aquatic Championships in Budapest, Hungary.
The town has declared Friday ‘Kylie Masse Day’ in honour of her becoming the first Canadian women to win a world championship. The world-record holder in the 100-metre backstroke will be honoured from 4 to 7 p.m. at LaSalle’s outdoor pool (1200 Front Road).
In addition to getting a chance to meet Masse, there will be a barbeque, free swimming and other children’s activities.
Masse set a world record of 58.10 seconds in winning the gold in the 100-metre backstroke event last month. The 20-year-old added that honour to her bronze medal in the 100-metre backstroke at the 2016 Olympics.
Masse also picked up a bronze medal in the mixed 4×100-metre relay at the 2017 world championships.
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The Golden Globe nominations are as Golden Globe-y as ever. It is largely impossible to predict who the Hollywood Foreign Press Association will deem worthy of being invited to their annual shindig, and this year proved no exception. While there were enough sure things in the mix (the HFPA l...
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YEREVAN, MARCH 20, ARMENPRESS. The delegation of the Political Affairs Committee of the Parliamentary Assembly of La Francophonie visited the Tsisternakaberd Armenian Genocide Memorial in Yerevan to pay tribute to the memory of the innocent victims, reports Armenpress.
The delegation members were accompanied by Armenian MP Margarit Yesayan.
The delegation included representatives of parliaments of 27 countries - a total of 50 officials, politicians.
They laid flowers at the Eternal Flame and then toured the Armenian Genocide Museum-Institute, got acquainted with the documents on the Genocide.
The delegation arrived in Armenia to hold the regular session of the Political Affairs Committee of the Parliamentary Assembly of La Francophonie on March 20.
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Saskatoon police Chief Clive Weighill on some of his accomplishments of heading the force, crime rates in the city and his upcoming retirement.
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The Spaniard was a high-profile arrival at the Italian giants last season.
But since moving from Yamaha, the experienced ace has flopped.
He finished finished seventh in the previous campaign and looks set to struggle again this time round.
Lorenzo did not finish the first race in Qatar - last year he was 11th.
The 30-year-old was 15th in Argentina having not finished last year.
On Sunday he was 11th in Austin but in 2017 he was 9th.
According to Spanish media outlet Diario Gol, Yamaha superstar Rossi thinks his old team-mate is a spent force.
RICHMOND, Va. – A fugitive has been arrested in Newport News for a rape that occurred in the City of Richmond in July of 2016.
Defrederick Young, Jr., 35, of the 1600 block of North 28th Street, is accused of raping someone known to him. Police have not released any additional details about the rape.
With the assistance of the U.S. Marshals Regional Fugitive Task Force, Young was arrested without incident on Monday, June 12, in Newport News.
Police have not officially announced his charges at this time.
“The RPD Major Crimes Division and the U.S. Marshals Regional Fugitive Task Force would like to thank people from Richmond and Newport News who provided information that led to Young’s arrest,” Richmond Police said in a statement.
On the 5th death anniversary of Vilasrao Deshmukh, a two-time chief minister of Maharashtra, his son and actor Riteish Deshmukh shared an emotional post on social media.
Riteish on Monday took to Twitter to share a black and white photograph of his father.
“It’s been five years… Have missed you every moment, every hour, everyday. Miss you pappa,” the “Great Grand Masti” actor tweeted.
Vilasrao was diagnosed with cirrhosis in summer 2011. He was admitted to Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital in the first week of August 2012, where he was diagnosed with liver and kidney failure. He was flown to Chennai for a liver transplant by air ambulance.
Attempts to start the liver transplant failed as a clinically dead man, whose liver and kidney were to be transplanted into the late chief minister of Maharashtra, died the night before the operation. He died due to multiple organ failure.
Recycling rates for Welsh councils have risen in the past year, according to provisional data.
They reused, recycled and composted 62% of municipal waste in the 12 months to September 2016, compared to 58% in the previous year.
Ceredigion was the best performing authority with a rate of 70%, while Blaenau Gwent was the worst at 52%.
The Welsh Government has set all councils a target of recycling 70% of waste by 2024-2025.
The data also showed a quarterly rise in recycling rates, with 66% of waste recycled between July and September 2016 - an increase of 5% when compared to same quarter in 2015.
But the total amount of waste generated in Wales increased from 411,000 tonnes to 425,000 tonnes during the same period.
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The sixth installment of the Wednesday Market has begun again in downtown Guelph.
The market, which is located at St. George’s Square, is open from 11:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. every Wednesday.
The market is run by the Downtown Guelph Business Association.
“It’s important to have events like this because this is the heart of Guelph, and this is where everyone comes,” said event organizer Meg Dunning.
There are currently 10 vendors, with plans to increase that number to around 25 throughout the summer.
These vendors include prepared food, produce, handmade items and activities, including face-painting and henna.
The Wednesday Market runs weekly, rain or shine, until Aug. 22.
Gordon Roger, beef sales manager at Elanco Canada Limited, announces the company's donation of $10,000 to the Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association 's beef drive to support Saskatchewan food banks at the SSGA's 104th annual convention at Mosaic Place on June 12, 2017. Lisa Goudy/Times-Herald Elanco Canada Limited donates $10,000 to food drive to kick off the Sask.
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Even if you can't distinguish a black cherry from a red currant note in your favorite glass of East End merlot, Wine Spectator has you covered. The magazine is continuing to focus on Long Island vineyards and, in its June 15 issue, profiles the region's winemakers.
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VICTORIA -- A former Olympic rower who mysteriously disappeared for nearly 18 months has been sentenced to 13 months in jail after pleading guilty to fraud.
Harold Backer pleaded guilty today in Victoria provincial court to a single charge of fraud over $5,000.
The three-time Olympian had been facing two charges of fraud over $5,000 and pleaded not guilty on both counts.
Judge Carmen Rogers also gave the 55-year-old former investment dealer three years of probation.
Backer disappeared on Nov. 3, 2015, when he failed to return home after telling his family he was going out for a bike ride.
He surrendered to police in April 2017 and his whereabouts while he was missing haven't been explained.
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny sits in his office in Moscow, Russia. Navalny says that he has undergone eye surgery in Spain after being attacked last month. Navalny suffered a severe chemical burn in his right eye last month when an attacker doused him with green antiseptic.
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Kohat: Police arrest central accused Mujahid Afridi’s friend Shahzeb in Kohat’s Asma Rani murder case.
According to police, “The arrested person Shahzeb did not only help Mujahid Afridi escape abroad, but also did reeking of Asma Rani, which is still under investigation.”
Allegedly, Mujahidullah Afridi killed Asma Rani when she refused his marriage proposal on January 28. He then fled out of the country.
Police has already arrested Mujahid’s brother.
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Sevilla have tied Sergio Rico down to a new deal that will keep the goalkeeper at the club until 2021.
Goalkeeper Sergio Rico has committed his future to Sevilla until 2021 after agreeing a two-year extension to his existing deal.
The 23-year-old, a product of Los Rojiblancos' youth system, is highly rated and was linked with Liverpool as recently as last month.
But, having last penned fresh terms in January 2016, has now made his long-term plans clear by signing up to the LaLiga club for the next four years.
Rico has won two Europa League titles with Sevilla and earned his first Spain cap last June.
Marca reports that Rico's new contract includes a rise in his release clause from €30million to €40m.
Eduardo Berizzo's Sevilla take on Istanbul Basaksehir in the first leg of their Champions League play-off clash in Turkey on Wednesday.
Prince Harry reveals when he knew Meghan Markle was 'the one'
Prince Harry and his future wife Meghan Markle made a brief appearance before photographers on the grounds of Kensington Palace hours after their engagement was announced.
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — New video from the U.S. Navy shows fighters aboard the USS George H.W. Bush launching strikes against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL).
Nearly 6,000 sailors with the USS George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group deployed from Norfolk last month to the Middle East.
The deployment was part of Operation Inherent Resolve, which is the military’s effort to battle the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria.
A video posted to Facebook Tuesday shows a fighter taking off from the carrier’s flight deck as part of this operation. The Navy said in the post:
The strikes from the eastern Mediterranean Sea demonstrate our ability to conduct precision strikes on ISIS targets from multiple theaters as part of our globally deployed force.
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Feb 14 Buhler Industries Inc
* Buhler industries reports 1st quarter earnings
* Q1 revenue c$47.1 million
* Qtrly loss per share $0.10
* Sales for 2017 are expected to be up slightly over 2016 sales
* Demand for agricultural equipment continues to be slow resulting from lower commodity prices
* Buhler Industries Inc says weaker Canadian dollar continues to have a significant negative impact on company with parts purchased in US dollars
* Looking forward margin levels are still expected to be weak in due to competition for equipment sales, weaker Canadian dollar
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THE Catherine Wheel is an 18th century alehouse located just two minutes’ walk from the Thames Path in the picturesque village of Goring.
Set in the heart of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, there are plenty of fantastic walking opportunities on our doorstep.
People have been drinking here for more than 350 years and we like to keep that as a priority. We are first and foremost a pub that serves Cask Marque real ales and excellent wines and also good home cooked food with a seasonal twist.
We run a busy events programme, with a monthly quiz and live music nights (we even have our own house band!), Catherine Wheel crib team and many speciality events during the year, including our annual two-day music festival, Spinning the Wheel, in June.
We are open from noon to 11pm, Monday to Saturday, and noon to 10.30pm on Sundays.
Landladies Katrena and Vanessa and their great team look forward to welcoming you.
For more information, call us on (01491) 872379 or visit www.tcwgoring.co.uk
Rays right fielder Carlos Gomez is having a tough year at the plate, and after a strikeout in the second inning against the Marlins Wednesday, he was a frustrated man holding a bat.
Pity the innocent dugout cooler, full of ice, just sitting there. Gomez violently swung his bat at the cooler five times, making solid contact each time, venting his frustration, sending ice flying.
Pretty sure these are the only hits Carlos Gomez has this season. pic.twitter.com/Y23OJ8kmH8 — Mark Suleymanov (@TheMARKOut1) July 4, 2018
Gomez then punched another cooler with his right hand — his throwing hand — and sent it flying.
Gomez has certainly seen better times at the plate. He's slashing .198/.274/.327, with 73 strikeouts in 69 games coming into Wednesday. But his water cooler scene was epic, and brought to mind other great moments in water cooler abuse history, such as the time Pirates infielder Sean Rodriguez went nuts on a cooler during a 2016 playoff game.
Coutinho handed in a transfer request last week in an attempt to force a move away from Anfield.
La Liga giants Barcelona are desperate to secure his signature after selling Neymar to Paris Saint-Germain for £200million.
And the Catalans have made a second bid worth £90m to seal a deal for Coutinho.
But Liverpool are insistent their star man will not leave the club.
However, Coutinho has been left out of Jurgen Klopp’s squad for their Champions League qualifier against Hoffenheim tomorrow evening.
And the Brazil international was pictured leaving Melwood at lunchtime today as Klopp’s men headed to Germany for the crunch tie.
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How the deadliest drug crisis in our country's history is affecting thousands of Americans, from overdose victims, to their families to DEA agents to first responders.
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EAST HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — East Haven police arrested a man suspected of attempting to enter motor vehicles.
30-year-old Joshua Bethke, of East Haven, was arrested by East Haven Police after being positively identified as the suspect seen entering vehicles.
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Bethke was charged with two counts of burglary in the third degree and two counts of larceny in the sixth degree.
The East Haven Police Department stresses that residents should always lock their vehicle doors, equip their properties with proper lighting and use surveillance cameras if possible.
The announcement served as the final transmission after Rankin’s 36-year career in law enforcement, noting that, moving forward, “the only chases will be beer chasers.” He retired Tuesday and was congratulated by a St. Croix County dispatcher in response.
“Congratulations, and may there be lots of eagles and birdies in your future,” the dispatcher said in recording Rankin’s end of watch.
Listen to the full audio from Rankin's end-of-watch call in the attached video.
The increase in the special consumption tax on fuel and the rise in global oil rates have sent the retail prices of gasoline and diesel soaring over the last few days.
As of January 1, the tax rise has taken the average rate of unleaded gasoline to 1.56 euros per liter, from 1.52 euros/lt a day earlier. Diesel jumped from 1.18 euros/lt to 1.28/lt, while autogas rose from 0.72 euros/lt to 0.81 euros/lt.
International oil rates soared from $30 per barrel in early 2016 to $46 in November 2016, and since the oil-producing countries’ OPEC cartel announced an output reduction it has risen to $56.
Bruce Springsteen has released his August 23, 2008 concert, recorded during the E Street Band’s tour in support of Magic. The show took place at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis. The blurb on the concert’s listing reads, “On the 2007-08 Magic tour, fans began bringing song-request signs. Bruce seemed to revel in the challenge, while the suggestions also appeared to inspire him to resurrect songs he hadn’t played in decades. There’s no finer show to capture this fan-artist dynamic than this outstanding performance in St. Louis on 8/23/2008 including the surprise opener of the Crystals’ “Then She Kissed Me” and Chuck Berry’s “Little Queenie” during the encore.” This marks the first archival concert from Springsteen this year. The new release follows a November 22, 2009 concert from the HSBC Arena in Buffalo, New York that was released just prior to Christmas. Copyright(c) 2017 RTTNews.com. All Rights ReservedLess «
BERTIE COUNTY, N.C. – Bertie Middle School was placed on a lock down Tuesday after someone called the Bertie County Sheriff’s Office about someone being armed on campus.
The Bertie County Sheriff’s Office responded to the school Tuesday morning after they received the call.
After following the correct protocol, it was determined that no threat was present on campus.
Further investigation revealed the original call placed to the sheriff’s office was a prank call.
A person of interest was identified and the sheriff’s office is exploring the possibility of charges against that person.
Stay with News 3 for updates.
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Los Angeles, June 15 (IANS) Oscar winning actress Gwyneth Paltrow says she is considering giving up her Hollywood career to focus on her lifestyle company Goop.
“I’m not sure how I’ll feel about acting going forward. I’m doing just a teensy little bit here and there when I have time, but I am loving running my business,” she told Extra, reports dailymail.co.uk.
The 44-year-old, who has children Apple, 13, and Moses, 11, with her ex-husband Chris Martin, admitted she is instead relishing the challenge of building her own company.
“You know, my life has been skewing far more heavily towards my business, and it has to right now that we have so much going on,” she said.
“We’re growing so fast (at my company), and it’s such an exciting time to be doing what I’m doing.”
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Gordon and Kelly's ship takes an unexpected turn as they crash onto an unknown planet.
Chaminade-Madonna wins 3A state football championship
Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna defeats Oxbridge 28-31 in Class 3A state high school football championship at Camping World Stadium in Orlando on Saturday, December 9, 2017.
ABC/Image Group LAAs Little Big Town closes in on #1 with the song Taylor Swift wrote for them, there’s another version of “Better Man” that’s generating lots of attention on social media.
Earlier this week, Chase Bryant released a video of his take on the tune, with Runaway June adding harmony vocals on the chorus. While Taylor and LBT’s original finds a female wishing her ex were a “Better Man,” Chase’s version turns the tune into something of an apology.
You can check out Chase’s collaboration with Runaway June on YouTube. Meanwhile, both acts have their own songs climbing the chart, Chase with “Room to Breathe,” and Runaway June with their first top-30 hit, “Lipstick.”
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YG got pulled over near Los Angeles last Wednesday for tinted windows and he REFUSED to get out of his car. The cops asked for his license and registration, and he said “no.” Then he wouldn’t get out, because he was scared they might rough him up.
So, a BUNCH of cop cars showed up, and he DID eventually get out. It turned out he didn’t have his license on him. So, they charged him for that . . . for the tinted windows . . . and for not having any license plates.
If you’ve ever played in Gunnison’s CharMar Park, gone hiking or mountain biking at Hartman Rocks, or spent the day soaking up the sun at Spring Creek Reservoir, then you have the Colorado Lottery to thank.
Over the last two-and-ahalf decades, $44 million has been directed to 131 projects in Gunnison County through grants from Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO), which invests lottery proceeds to help preserve and enhance the state's parks, trails, wildlife, rivers and open spaces.
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Terry Crews: 'I still have to send a check to my molester' The actor discussed his lawsuit against WME agent Adam Venit, who Crews claims groped him at an industry event in 2016.
Santa Barbara County is getting a new Public Health Director.
Dr. Van Do-Reynoso was appointed to the post by Santa Barbara County Supervisors. She has been Madera County’s Public Health Director for the last seven years. Do-Reynoso fills the vacancy created by the departure of Dr. Takashi Wada in December 2016. She's set to start in Santa Barbara County in August.
Wada left to join CenCal Health, the agency which administers Medi-Cal serves for Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo County residents.
Carrie Topliffe was been serving as Interim Director for the county, but will now return to her role as Director of County Child Support Services.
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Canadians are three times more likely to say the North American Free Trade Agreement has been beneficial to their country, as opposed to hurting it.
The recent Angus Reid poll reveals Canadians who were lukewarm towards the trade deal just eight months ago are now noticeably more enthusiastic about NAFTA now "that the president of its largest member is threatening to radically change it."
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met Monday with U.S. President Donald Trump, and trade is sure to be hot topic going forward, given Trump's stated protectionist stance.
Most Canadians think renegotiation will happen, and they think Canada is three times more likely to be worse off than better off as a result.
Forty-four per cent said NAFTA has been a benefit, 13 per cent said it has hurt Canada, 12 per cent said it had no effect and 31 per cent are unsure.
SUSU has announced that no disciplinary action will be taken against Union President, Flora Noble, after she did not attend the March meeting of Union Senate.
Union Senate voted to start disciplinary proceedings against the sabbatical officer last month, after she did not attend that month’s Senate meeting and did not send apologies or submit a progress report in her absence.
A member of SUSU staff did notify Cécile Howard, chair of Union Senate, prior to that month’s meeting.
Now, Senate has taken the decision not to proceed with disciplinary proceedings at this month’s meeting- meaning that no further action will be taken regarding the matter.
In a blog post announcing the decision, SUSU said that they ‘are committed to accountability, respect and wellbeing and we pride ourselves on providing the right support to our members, staff and Officers’.
Welcome to our coverage of Derby County's Championship clash with Brentford.
After back-to-back goalless draws, Derby County hit the winning trail again with a 3-0 victory at Pride Parl.
The Rams remain in second place after taking points at home to Bristol City and at Millwall prior to this game- but there's still just a one-point gap over Aston Villa.
Derby loanee Kasey Palmer - who signed from Chelsea on deadline day - deadline day signing Kasey Palmer made his debut as a substsitute, while Cameron Jerome scored on his first start for the club.
The pair drew 1-1 at Griffin Park earlier in the season.
We will had all the build-up, team news, action and reaction in our updates below.
BREMERTON, Wash. — The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Jacksonville arrived at Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton on Monday to be decommissioned.
The USS Jacksonville was commissioned on May 16, 1981, and is named for the largest and most populous city in Florida.
The USS Jacksonville completed its most recent deployment on Aug. 10, 2017. The boat and crew spent 208 days at sea, covered 48,000 nautical miles and conducted security operations and joint exercises with Japan’s and India’s navies.
The Jacksonville has been homeported in Hawaii since 2009. It departed Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam for Bremerton on Dec. 4 and arrived Monday.
During the inactivation process, the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility will de-fuel the submarine, with the hull retained in safe storage until decommissioning.
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Researchers say the world’s last male northern white rhino, Sudan, has died after “age-related complications.”
A statement from the Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Kenya says the 45-year-old rhino was euthanized on Monday after his condition “worsened significantly” and he was no longer able to stand.
The rhino had been part of an ambitious effort to save the subspecies from extinction with the help of the two surviving females.
“He was a great ambassador for his species and will be remembered for the work he did to raise awareness globally of the plight facing not only rhinos, but also the many thousands of other species facing extinction as a result of unsustainable human activity,” said the conservancy’s CEO, Richard Vigne.
Sudan was something of a celebrity, attracting thousands of visitors.
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Jonny Faith has never been an easy producer to pin down.
Moving from style to style, the club culture figure seemed willing to step outside of the norm to establish his own voice.
Transplanted to Melbourne, the Australian city sits as backdrop of new EP 'La Lune'.
Out now on Tru Thoughts, it's a deft fusion of some of Jonny's formative influences - lucid house, UK garage - alongside some fresh elements.
Standout cut 'Glide' opens with time-stretched vocals before erupting into a 2-step bounce, a superb return that bristles with energy.
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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The Bayonne Bridge will close Friday night, but will reopen Saturday morning and remain open over the weekend.
The bridge will close at 11:59 p.m. Friday and reopen at 8 a.m. Saturday. It will remain open all day and night Saturday and Sunday.
It will be closed overnight from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday through Thursday.
The Port Authority often closed the Bayonne Bridge on weekends for construction as part of the "Raise the Roadway" project.
The span, which had been closed during the week, will now remain open most weekdays. However, overnight closures during the week will continue.
All closures are weather-dependent.
To receive the latest updates, travelers should register for Bridge and Tunnel Alerts at www.paalerts.com, call 511 or visit www.511NY.org or www.511NJ.org.
ARLINGTON, Va. — Washington Capitals forward Nathan Walker is set to become the first Australian player to dress in an NHL game when he makes his debut Saturday night against the Montreal Canadiens.
Walker grew up in Sydney after he and his family emigrated from the United Kingdom when he was 2. After his brother Ryan was exposed to the sport, it became clear Nathan had pro potential and he moved to the Czech Republic at age 13 to play minor and then junior hockey.
The Capitals made Walker the first Australian selected in the NHL draft when they took him in the third round in 2014. After a few seasons in the minors, the 23-year-old developed into a strong penalty killer and earned a spot on Washington’s season-opening roster.
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EU migration commissioner Dimitris Avramopoulos told reporters in Strasbourg on Tuesday that all three states had neglected their legal obligations to take in asylum seekers from Italy and Greece. "These are the three member states that have not, I repeat, have not done anything for more than one year or even for the whole duration of the scheme," he said.
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WASHINGTON — The White House says President Donald Trump has called Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (REH'-jehp TY'-ihp UR'-doh-wahn) to congratulate him on his country's referendum expanding presidential powers.
The call comes despite concerns from international monitors and opposition parties about numerous voting irregularities. They include an electoral board decision to accept ballots that did not bear official stamps, as required by Turkish law.
The White House says Trump and Erdogan also discussed Trump's decision to bomb a Syrian regime airfield in response to a chemical weapons attack that killed dozens. Trump thanked Erdogan for supporting the action.
Vladimir Putin has announced the withdrawal of a “significant” number of Russian troops from Syria during a surprise visit to a military airbase in the country.
Ahead of the announcement, the Russian President met with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad at the Hemeimeem base in the coastal province of Latakia, the main foothold for Russia’s campaign in the war-ravaged nation.
Russia began its air campaign in Syria in September 2015 and helped turn the tide in the country’s civil war in Mr Assad’s favour at a moment when the president’s forces appeared on the brink of defeat.
Moscow says its campaign has targeted “terrorists”, including militants fighting for so-called Islamic State and al-Qaeda affiliates.
Rome, June 14 - There are two Italians missing in the London tower block fire that has killed at least 12 people, the foreign ministry said Wednesday. They were identified as Gloria Trevisan and Marco Gottardi, both from the Veneto.
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ROCK ISLAND, Ill. (AP) - Authorities say two people have died after a tree branch fell on spectators during a fireworks display in western Illinois.
The Rock Island County Sheriff's Office says the branch fell from a large oak tree outside the county courthouse in Rock Island around 9:40 p.m. Tuesday.
Dozens were sitting near the tree watching the fireworks when the branch fell about 25 feet (8 meters) and crushed some of the spectators. Some of those who weren't hurt tried to lift the branch to free the people trapped beneath.
Authorities said 61-year-old Daniel Mendoza Sr. of Rock Island was pronounced dead at the scene. Seventy-two-year-old Lawrence Anderson of Moline died at a hospital.
Authorities have not provided the causes of death.
Five other people were injured.
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The Kitchener Klassics White under-14 girls softball team beat the Waterloo Ghosts 9-5 to win the Waterloo Ghosts Novice Tier II Invitational Gold Medal last weekend.
The Klassics' Makenna Melanson had a strong outing against Waterloo, with nine strike outs, two walks and four hits. Melanson then led at the plate with a three-run home run and a walk.
The Klassics beat out Stratford, Mississauga Southwest, Arthur and the Palmerston Marlins to reach the Sunday final, and went 5-0 with the win against Waterloo.
Span is out of the lineup against the Angels on Wednesday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.
Span will take a seat after going 1-for-4 during Tuesday's affair. Ben Gamel is set to man left field and bat seventh in his absence.
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Powell (ankle) tallied 15 points (4-14 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 4-5 FT), two assists, a rebound and a steal across 25 minutes in Thursday's 106-101 preseason loss to the Trail Blazers.
After sitting out Wednesday's tilt with a strained right ankle and then inking a four-year extension earlier Thursday, Powell commemorated the latter with a solid stat line while drawing the start. However, he struggled with his shot from two-point range, going just 1-for-10 from that distance. The forward is in a preseason competition with veteran C.J. Miles for the starting job at the three, with the battle likely to endure through the duration of the exhibition slate. However, irrespective of whether he prevails, Powell is clearly slated for a sizable role in the coming season, given the team's commitment to him and his ability to serve as a source of scoring off the bench.
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Thanks for spending your Valentine's Day with us. Our stories today aren't romantic, but they are important. First up, we'll look at how businesses are responding to a GOP border tax proposal. Then, Kai and Molly answer listener questions in a Make Me Smart lightning round. Plus, sweeping changes at America's fish markets and Fashion Week.
A teenage girl has allegedly been raped by a relative who armed himself with a knife and broke into her room in the middle of the night in northern NSW.
The 27-year-old man, allegedly armed with a knife, forced his way into the girl's bedroom in her Tamworth home in the early hours of Sunday morning.
The man threatened the 13-year-old girl with the knife, before moving her to another room of the house and sexually assaulting her, police allege.
The man is a relative of his teenage victim, according to police.
The girl was taken to Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital for treatment.
About 1.10pm on Sunday, a man was arrested at a home in West Tamworth on Monday and charged with aggravated sexual assault.
He has been refused bail and is due to appear in Tamworth Local Court on Monday.
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Person dead after being crushed between ute and building in Thames
ANDY JACKSON/STUFF One person has died after an incident in Thames.
A person has died after being trapped between a ute and a building in Thames.
Emergency services were called to the incident at a home on Waikiekie Road at 9.45am.
A male of unknown age died at the scene.
It was understood he became trapped between a vehicle and a building down a private driveway.
Fire and Emergency northern communications shift manager Murray Bannister confirmed that two fire crews from Thames attended the scene.
They received a call from ambulance services at 9.45am, he said.
By the time they arrived the person had already been extracted.
They stayed on site for a little over an hour but had since left the scene.
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Sussex Police has thanked everyone for ‘sharing and caring’ regarding an appeal to find missing Bognor man Anthony O'Neil.
A spokesman said the 59-year-old, who was last at his Bognor home on the morning of June 13, returned home this morning (July 4).
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Researchers are working with pharmaceutical companies to make improvements across the whole supply chain, from how a pill is made to the moment it is swallowed by the patient. We are already able to 'print' tablet medicines on demand, and we are now exploring whether this might take place at more local sites, or at the local pharmacy or even in our own homes.
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Please let me know. If it’s real, I need to go see it and take my own photo. I need another excuse to visit Spain.
It’s a gorgeous country with wonderful people. That is except for Barcelona, where you better be careful. Pick pockets are everwhere. It’s crazy! I am not kidding. Watch your stuff.
The following information is compiled from Red Bluff Police Department, Red Bluff Fire, Tehama County Sheriff's Department, Corning Police Department, Corning Fire, Cal Fire and California Highway Patrol logs. Martin Dale Banks: 54, of Red Bluff was arrested and booked into Tehama County Jail Friday on the charge of inflicting corporal injury on a spouse or cohabitant.
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Super Bowl weekend is here, so if you're throwing a Super Bowl party and need some food ideas, Justin Bobin of Buffalo Wings and Rings joined ABC7 to help you out.Bobin demonstrated how to toss wings and other menu items for your Super Bowl parties.For more information, visit www.buffalowingsandrings.com
CHARLESTON, Ill. (WAND) - The Charleston Fire Department was called to respond to a house fire Wednesday.
Crews were called to 19 1st St. around 4:15 p.m.
Firefighters had a tough time getting to the fire in the living room due to a large amount of debris both outside and inside the home.
Once they reached the living room, they were able to quickly extinguish the fire.
The homeowners were not there when the fire broke out.
The cause is under investigation.
Police say a Shelbyville man was arrested for attempting to burn his girlfriend alive.
Rodney Davis was booked into Bedford County Jail on Friday for charges of Aggravated Domestic Assault and Aggravated Arson.
After a verbal dispute, Davis' girlfriend went into the bedroom to sleep on an air mattress, which David then deflated with a knife.
She then went to sleep on the couch. That's when Davis doused her with lighter fluid and set her on fire.
The victim sustained serious injuries to her face, neck, torso and arms. She is still recovering at Vanderbilt but is in stable condition.
The house also received heavy damage from the fire.
Davis and his girlfriend have a history of domestic violence and both were scheduled to serve 30 days on prior charges.
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A 17-year-old boy accused of firing the shots that killed one teen and wounded another has pleaded not guilty to charges of murder and aggravated robbery in an Ohio juvenile court. The Blade in Toledo reports the suspect pleaded not guilty Monday in Toledo.
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Border Patrol agents this week apprehended a Mexican national who was wanted on charges of sexual assaulting a child in Texas, authorities said.
The suspect, identified as Martin Gerardo Perez Garcia, 41, was riding on a bus that was stopped Thursday on the Juarez-Lincoln International Bridge as it was crossing into Laredo, Texas, the Dallas Morning News reported, citing U.S. Customs and Border Protection information.
Perez Garcia had been wanted on an outstanding warrant from Dallas County. He was charged with continuous sexual abuse of a child younger than 14 and sexual assault of a child, authorities said.
He was booked into Webb County Jail in Laredo.
Perez Garcia was one of several fugitives in recent weeks who were arrested while crossing the border and charged with similar offenses, the Dallas Morning News reported.
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Five defendants charged in the death of a 10-year-boy at a Kansas waterpark are seeking separate trials.
The Kansas City Star reports motions filed Tuesday in Wyandotte County say Jeff Henry, John Schooley and Henry & Sons Construction want to be tried separately from Tyler Miles and Schlitterbahn Waterpark of Kansas City, Kansas, where Caleb Schwab was decapitated on the 17-story Verruckt waterslide in August 2016.
Henry co-owns Schlitterbahn Waterparks and Resorts, Schooley helped design the ride and Henry & Sons Construction was the general contractor. They are charged with second-degree murder in the boy’s death.
Miles, operations director at the Kansas park, and the park are charged with manslaughter. All have pleaded not guilty.
The filings argue those involved in designing the ride should be tried separately from those who operated it.
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As Nevada Union and Bear River high school football teams launch into game 7 of the season, The Union will provide live coverage of local games right here at TheUnion.com.
At 7 p.m., The Union will launch a live feed offering updates from The Union Sports Editor Walter Ford, writer Brian Shepard and Multimedia Journalist Elias Funez — along with updates from KNCO, fan comments, and photos.
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Tonight's game coverage will be the Nevada Union Miners versus Woodcreek; the Bear River Bruins travel to Lincoln.
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The Killers brought a dose of Morrissey and the Smiths to this year’s KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas show over the weekend (Dec. 10), rolling out the pair of Moz covers during the band’s headlining set.
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While Morrissey was originally scheduled to top the bill, the singer was forced to cancel due to illness.
Brandon Flowers and the Killers admirably assumed the show’s top slot, and invoked the spirit of Morrissey with versions of the Smiths’ 1983 classic, “This Charming Man.” Later in the set, the Killers shared a take on Morrissey’s 1988 solo single, “Everyday is Like Sunday.”
Watch fan video of the performances below.
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WHILE thousands of Fijians would have welcomed the New Year with celebrations, dialysis patients at the Kidney Foundation of Fiji treated the day as just another day living with a life-threatening disease. Dialysis patients who formed the Dialysis Assistance and Welfare Association had gathered at the centre on Extension St in Suva to hand out assistance to their members.
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Barcelona are ready to pounce for the Liverpool attacker Philippe Coutinho by making a £137m bid, according to The Times.
The Catalan giants have already had two bids rejected by the Merseyside outfit, the last of which is believed to be worth around £90m with lucrative add-ons.
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is hopeful of keeping Coutinho at Anfield, despite the midfielder supposedly handing in a transfer request on Friday.
The earlier report suggests that Barca have not yet given up hope of securing the Brazilian playmaker, however, with The Times reporting that the Spanish outfit will return with an improved offer in the coming days which will seriously test the Reds’ resolve.
Coutinho, 25, currently on the sidelines with an injury on his back, has scored 13 goals in 31 Premier League appearances last season.
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Olympiakos are 2-1 down in the best of 5 series against Lithuanian Zalgiris Kaunas, after losing the third match (80-60) at the Zalgirio Arena Tuesday night for the Euroleague. The Greek team needs to win in the next match in Kaunas to stay alive in the series and take it back to Greece for a final match.
Most of the time, Lonzo Ball’s activity on defense leads to good things for the Los Angeles Lakers. But sometimes, the rookie out of UCLA’s instincts put him in harm’s way. The latter was the case on Monday, when NBA All-Star Victor Oladipo caught the Crown Prince of Chino Hills’ body on a vicious putback during the Lakers’ game against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse.
That’s the price of defensive effort, albeit one the Purple and Gold would rather Zo pay than not—even if it puts the 20-year-old on a poster.
PEMBROKE PARK, Fla. (AP) - Florida deputies didn't have far to travel when responding to a car wreck because it crashed into a sheriff's office substation.
A Broward Sheriff's Office news release says the crash occurred shortly before noon Monday at the agency's South Broward district office in Pembroke Park.
Deputies say a woman smashed her car into the office's community service room and a fire erupted inside the vehicle.
A worker who was painting inside the office helped the woman out of the car. Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue transported the woman to a Hollywood hospital with third-degree burns.
A sheriff's office employee who hurt herself while evacuating was also hospitalized as a precaution.
Officials weren't immediately naming the driver or what caused the crash.
Argentina says 1st quarter 2017 unemployment rate was 9.2 percent
BUENOS AIRES, June 14 Argentina's unemployment rate was 9.2 percent in the first quarter of 2017, the government's Indec statistics agency said in a report on Wednesday, compared with 7.6 percent in the fourth quarter of last year. (Reporting by Hugh Bronstein and Luc Cohen; editing by Diane Craft)
Hotel developers and hotel operators are looking over their shoulders more these days.
They are wondering how long the industry's current building boom will last.
"It's been a great 7-year run in the hotel industry," said Michael Everett with Sage Hospitality. "Occupancies on a trailing 12 months have hit over 65 percent, which is a record in the hotel industry."
But with thousands of new hotel rooms in the pipeline -- including North Texas where dozens of hotels are in the works -- the hotel industry is expecting a pull back.
"Our biggest concern is on the supply side," Everett told real estate journalists meeting in Denver this week. "We are a little concerned that certain markets are getting overbuilt."
Almost 190,000 hotel rooms in about 1,500 projects are currently under development around the country. That's an increase of almost 15 percent from a year ago.
In North Texas, almost 20,000 hotel rooms are being built or planned.
But hotel industry execs expect building totals to fall.
Jimmy Hartford teaches an AP calculus class to 10 students Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016 in Cushing, Oklahoma. - See this story on kgou.org Participation in advanced-level math and science classes in high school is a strong predictor of success in college, regardless of the grade earned in the class or whether it results in college credit, studies show.
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INDIANAPOLIS — Andrew Luck isn’t sure when he’ll start throwing again and won’t set a timetable for his return from shoulder surgery.
The Indianapolis Colts’ starting quarterback isn’t expected to do much — if any — work during the team’s offseason workouts.
Players and coaches held their first official team activities Monday at the team complex, and for the first time Luck acknowledged that his injury problems began during a Week 3 contest at Tennessee in 2015.
He missed nine games that season with an assortment of injuries, including a lacerated kidney. After the season, Luck said he decided to undergo rehab rather than opt for surgery. But after aggravating the injury several times last season, he decided to have surgery.
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Provincial police are patrolling Ontario roads in transport trucks this week in an effort to crack down on distracted driving by commercial truck drivers.
Ontario Provincial Police say the five-day road safety blitz launched Monday is the first time officers have used transport trucks on patrol.
They say being in the trucks will give officers a better vantage point for spotting distracted or dangerous drivers.
The OPP say inattentive driving causes over a quarter of all commercial vehicle collisions.
Commissioner Vince Hawkes says the OPP has responded to more than 6,200 collisions related to transport trucks this year.
Hawkes says 69 of those collisions were fatal, killing a total of 84 people.
In one incident late last week, a 33-year-old man was killed when two tractor trailers collided on Highway 11 in Temagami, Ont., near Sudbury.
Police say Amandeep Mangat was a passenger in one of trucks. Officers say the drivers of both vehicles were injured in the Dec. 8 collision
2018 Hyundai Elite i20 VS 2018 Maruti Suzuki Swift: Practicality vs Fun-to-drive
Although the Hyundai i20 in India was made to take on the Maruti Suzuki Swift, they have since, found themselves in different segments. The i20 has taken on the slightly more premium hatchback spot, while the Maruti Suzuki Swift skips the premium appeal to be lighter, sportier and more engaging to drive. In petrol, they both have 1.2-litre engines and have similar power and torque figures. We take both cars out for a drive to find out which wins. The comfort-oriented Hyundai Elite i20 or the sporty new Maruti Suzuki Swift?
Spokeswoman Heather Nauert of the United States Department of State has criticized Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas' remarks against Ambassador David Friedman.
Echoing the response of US envoy Jason Greenblatt, Nauert wrote on Twitter, "President Abbas’s comments were outrageous & unhelpful. We urge the Palestinian Authority to focus on improving the lives of the Palestinian people & advancing the cause of peace. The Administration remains fully committed to those goals."
WAUSAU, Wisconsin (CNN Newsource/KRON) — A Wisconsin driver, who left a car at a metered space, got out of a parking ticket by leaving a note.
It says, “Please take pity on me. I walked home…Safe choices.” There was also a smiley face on the note.
The officer who came across the car gave into the request and wrote back, “Pity granted, just a warning.”
The officer also wrote $0.00 on the warning.
The Wausau Police Department posted about the exchange on Facebook, saying, the officer appreciates people making safe choices who also have a good sense of humor.
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VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Some go for gold. Others go for God.
For the first time, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has invited the Vatican to send a delegation to its general meeting next week in South Korea ahead of the Pyeongchang Winter Games.
The Vatican newspaper l‘Osservatore Romano reported on Friday the delegation will attend in an observer role and be headed by Monsignor Melchor Sanchez de Toca, an undersecretary with portfolio for sports at the Vatican Council for Culture, effectively its culture ministry.
Sanchez de Toca, a former pentathlete, will give IOC president Thomas Bach and all Korean athletes running vests used by the Vatican’s track team, informally known as the “Pope’s Marathoners”.
The delegation will also attend the opening ceremony of the games in Pyeongchang. A Vatican delegation attended the opening ceremony of the Rio games in 2016.
The IOC could not be reached for comment.
President Paul Kagame and the First Lady Jeannette Kagame this morning arrived Djibouti for a two-day State visit, as Rwanda looks to strengthen …
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The woman, 47, was rushed to the hospital with at least one otherwise unspecified gunshot wound. Another resident was treated at the scene for a minor shooting-related injury.
LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Netta Barzilai has won the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest for Israel with her song “Toy.”
Barzilai, who was the favorite to win ahead of Saturday’s Grand Final, saw off competition from 42 other countries’ performers to claim the music extravaganza’s annual crown at a show in Lisbon, Portugal.
There was a strong field of contestants at this year’s event, which largely shed its traditional hallmarks of glitz and glitter in favor of a more restrained and tasteful tone.
The international contest began as a competition between European countries, but its huge popularity has led to the inclusion of Israel and Australia among the performers.
Around 200 million people were expected to tune in to Saturday night’s show.
Portugal earned the right to host the event because it won last year with Salvador Sobral’s subdued ballad “Amar pelos Dois.”
The winning song can be seen here:
Opposition leader Bill Shorten is in Rockhampton today for the Labor Party Country Forum. He started his day running with locals at Rockhampton parkrun at the Botanic Gardens.
Opposition leader Bill Shorten is in Rockhampton today for the Labor Party Country Forum. He started his day running with locals at Rockhampton parkrun at the Botanic Gardens. Contributed
IT'S not everyday you met a person at a pub who has travelled 721.5km to see a politician.
But that's what a handful of people that were at the Giddy Goat last night had done.
Opposition leader Bill Shorten flew into Rockhampton yesterday ahead of today's Labor Party Country Forum and met with Labor Party members from across the country at the Giddy Goat, including a handful who had travelled from Tweed Heads.
This morning, Mr Shorten brushed sweaty shoulders with locals at the Rockhampton Parkrun at the Botanic Gardens.
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Energy has restored power to thousands of customers in east Austin.
The city’s transportation department said several traffic signals were originally out Monday morning.
According to Austin Energy’s outage map, nearly 4,000 customers were without power in the area south of East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and north of East Seventh Street. The outage extended to some intersections along US 183, according to the transportation department.
Austin Energy says the outage was caused by a downed power line at 12th and Chicon Street. The power was restored around 11 a.m.
Airport: 12th – US 183;
12th: Comal – Airport;
7th: Pedernales – US 183;
Pleasant Valley: Webberville – 5th;
Rosewood: 11th – Chicon. https://t.co/yWyKgEljdu — ATX Transportation (@austinmobility) April 17, 2017
Missing Man Found in Mississippi
by Alabama News Network Staff
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office says a missing man has been found in Mississippi.
Joseph Anthony Carr IV was last seen on Thursday, January 25, 2018 at his residence near Wares Ferry Road and Old Atlanta Highway.
Authorities feared for Mr. Carr’s welfare because he had left home without needed medical equipment.
No other details were released except that he was found in good health.
Paschal Donohoe is to be named Ireland's finance minister on Wednesday by new Prime Minister Leo Varadkar but will also remain minister for public expenditure, a government source told Reuters.
DUBLIN: Paschal Donohoe is to be named Ireland's finance minister on Wednesday by new Prime Minister Leo Varadkar but will also remain minister for public expenditure, a government source told Reuters.
Donohoe, 42, will replace Michael Noonan, one of the longest-serving members of the euro zone's group of finance ministers, who announced last month that he would step down.
Donohoe has managed budgetary policy with Noonan for the last year and was previously transport minister, during which he successfully negotiated the sale of the state's 30 percent stake in former flag carrier Aer Lingus to IAG.
(Reporting by Conor Humphries; editing by Mark Heinrich)
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Mississippi State University architecture instructor David Perkes has won a Knight Cities Challenge grant to build a portable tribute to the Biloxi Wade-Ins that will serve as an ongoing reminder that the beaches were once segregated and the Coast civil rights leaders were among the first in the state to take a stand. Perkes said he hopes that spirit of making an effort to effect social change will continue.
Authorities say an 85-year-old man died in Little River County after his pickup crossed the centerline and struck two other vehicles on Saturday.
According to a report from Arkansas State Police, Ted D. Eddy was driving north on Arkansas 41 when his 1999 Ford F150 crossed the centerline shortly before 6 p.m.
Police said the pickup struck a 2012 Toyota Tundra traveling south before hitting a southbound 1998 Honda Accord head-on.
Eddy was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police listed three other injuries, though those people were not identified in the report.
The report didn't specify what may have caused the pickup to cross the centerline. Conditions were said to be clear and dry.
At least 462 people have died in crashes on Arkansas roads this year, according to preliminary data.
WOOD YOU BELIEVE IT? Knife-Sharpening Master Turns A Block Of Wood Into A Super Sharp Knife
Yes, this knife is sharp enough to cut and peel hard vegetables. And it's 100% wood.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - ESSA Pharma Inc:
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* QTRLY BASIC AND DILUTED LOSS PER COMMON SHARE $0.07‍​
* ‍CASH ON HAND AS AT SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 WAS $3.98 MILLION, WITH WORKING CAPITAL OF $1.28 MILLION​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ( Bangalore.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com )
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Legal action is being taken against Travellers occupying a vacant council-owned plot off Sealand Road in Chester .
Three caravans and associated vehicles are parked up in front of an empty unit in Sovereign Way, next door to the Rybrook Volvo dealership office.
There are no reports of any issues relating to the encampment.
Cheshire West and Chester Council spokesman David Sejrup said welfare assessments had been carried out.
Notices had also been issued directing the Travellers to leave the land within 24 hours but this had expired.
A court hearing is due to take place at Chester Magistrates’ Court on Friday (June 16) to enforce the eviction.
A Mesquite, Nevada man died in a single-vehicle accident on Interstate 80 late Wednesday evening, according to the Utah Highway Patrol.
Steve Tran, 45, was driving east on I-80 in the area of milepost 60 when he veered off the left shoulder of the road, according to UHP. Tran overcorrected to the right, coming back across both eastbound lanes and into the ditch, where the vehicle rolled twice.
Tran was not wearing his seatbelt and was ejected from the vehicle, UHP said. He was declared dead at the scene of the accident.
While the cause of the accident is still under investigation, there was no sign of speed or impairment in the crash, according to UHP.
FDA has approved the first vertebral body replacement system manufactured from PEEK-Optima HA enhanced polymer. Orthopedic implant manufacturer Omnia Medical VBR (Morgantown, WV) received 510(k) clearance from FDA for the medical device, which it developed in collaboration with Jalex Medical (Westlake, OH), which contributed product development and regulatory assistance, and Invibio Biomaterial Solutions (Thornton Cleveleys, UK), which provided the material.
Vertebral body replacement is a type of surgery used to treat unstable fractures of the lower or middle regions of the spine, explains the Laser Spine Institute on its website. The highly invasive procedure involves replacing the damaged vertebra with one or more implants made of metal, ceramic, acrylic, carbon or, in this particular case, PEEK in order to improve alignment.
Street musicians, classic and antique cars, artists, crafters and children's entertainers will fill Second Avenue Southeast in Decatur on Friday. The Alabama Center for the Arts will host a reception from 6 to 8 p.m. in honor of the current exhibit "Body and Soul."
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Savannah (SCMPD) – Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department’s Violent Crimes detectives have made an arrest in a weekend shooting incident. We’re told 35-year-old Kenneth Jenkins was taken into custody earlier today.
Police say Jenkins was identified as the suspect in the shooting that occurred in the 3600 block of Barnard Street Sunday afternoon.
They responded to the scene just before 3:00PM and found 32-year-old Edward Mells suffering from serious but non-life threatening injuries.
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LeBron James is the latest NBA legend to join the Los Angeles Lakers and his new contract will take him past some other Lakers legends when it comes to the highest on-court earnings in basketball history.
Through the end of the 2017-18 season, LeBron was already the sixth-highest-paid player in NBA history, with $233.9 million in career earnings. But with his new 4-year, $153.3 million deal with the Lakers, James will pass all five players ahead of him, including Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O'Neal, and the current leader, Kevin Garnett.
But LeBron is not the only active player shooting up the list. With the recent surge in contract sizes, several other players will soon surpass $250 million in career earnings, including a few names that might surprise many fans.
Here are the ten players with the highest career on-court earnings, projected through the end of their current deals. Below we take a closer look at all ten players.
West Virginia firms proactive during hepatitis A outbreak
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — A West Virginia newspaper says many of the state's business owners are dealing with the region's hepatitis A outbreak proactively.
The Herald-Dispatch reports several companies have ordered their employees to get vaccinated against the virus, with some covering the cost of the vaccine. Some counties, including Kanawha and Putnam, have strongly recommended that all food service business owners have employees inoculated. Cabell-Huntington Health Department officials say employers are able to require the vaccination.
The state Department of Health and Human Resources says there has been an increase in the number of confirmed hepatitis A cases since March. It says there have been 121 cases so far this year as of May 24. It says the increase has been primarily among certain populations including drug users and the recently incarcerated.
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Information from: The Herald-Dispatch, http://www.herald-dispatch.com
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — New Hampshire’s next education commissioner has been confirmed, despite concerns from the public and state board of edu…
Tina Yao is back with the first single “My Money” off her forthcoming project S.H.O.T.S (She Heard Omens Through Songs) which is scheduled to be released this Fall.
In a world that is set up for men where they make more money than their female peers, Tina showcases how that often leads to many people not valuing a woman’s time or love in the same way they would a man’s. On this song, Tina ties the luxuries of money, time, and love together: if time is money, all the emotional labor you put into anything will cost you one of the three. In this sassy track produced by The LX, Tina creates a female anthem for the bossy chick who hates for her time to be wasted.
Listen below:
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Winning numbers drawn in 'SuperCash' game
MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Wisconsin Lottery's "SuperCash" game were:
14-18-23-24-38-39, Doubler: N
(fourteen, eighteen, twenty-three, twenty-four, thirty-eight, thirty-nine; Doubler: N)
¶ Maximum prize: $350,000
Russia's Biggest Soccer Star Balls Out Before World Cup ... With Iced Out Rolex!
Russia's Biggest Soccer Star Goes On Diamond Spree Before World Cup
EXCLUSIVE
Yeah, tensions are high ... but there's one thing Russian and American superstar athletes have in common -- they LOVE expensive jewelry.
Case in point ... Aleksandr Kokorin -- the biggest soccer star in Russia, a 26-year-old striker on the World Cup team.
He's also rich as hell -- and just dropped a cool $10,000 on a custom Rolex watch and diamond necklace combo.
Kokorin hit up Dave Bling and Big Will at DWS Jewelry & Co. in NYC for a "Rainbow Rolly" -- comprised of multicolored VS-1 diamonds on the bezel.
Kokorin issued a statement about the pieces through the jeweler ... saying, "I always want to create something that feels unique to me. This watch reminds me that even though time is expensive and serious, it can also be fun and enjoyable."
Unalaskans could soon pay double the sales tax when buying alcohol and tobacco -- if voters approve the hike at the next municipal election.
The City Council added the measure to the October ballot at a meeting Tuesday night, when councilors unanimously agreed to send the issue before voters.
The measure would raise sales tax on alcohol and tobacco from three to six percent. That increase would also apply to marijuana sales, if the island ever develops a commercial pot industry.
The council has discussed raising sales tax since the fall, when Unalaska voters overturned their ban on commercial marijuana and set off a new round of regulations. Councilors say the revenue will help offset the cost of city services that are strained by excessive alcohol and marijuana consumption, such as emergency response.
The measure needs a simple majority to pass at the polls. If approved, the new sales tax will go into effect Nov. 1.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Natco Pharma Ltd
* Says Natco, Lupin get FDA nod for generic lanthanum carbonate chewable tablets‍​
* Natco Pharma - the product, will be launched shortly in the USA market Source: (bit.ly/2hZbmGC) Further company coverage:
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a sheriff’s deputy has fatally shot a man in South Carolina.
Greenville County Sheriff Will Lewis tells news outlets a man wielding a knife was killed after charging at deputies Monday evening. He says deputies had been called out for a disturbance and found at least five people in a home who were “potential hostage victims.”
The coroner’s office has not released the man’s name yet.
Lewis says the man was “very agitated” and had something similar to a butcher’s knife. The shooting happened after negotiations including “less lethal options” failed.
Lewis says the deputy involved will be placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of an internal investigation. The state Law Enforcement Division is also investigating.
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President Donald Trump reaches out to shake the hand of Jeanne Moser, whose son died of drug overdose, during an event at the Manchester Community College in Manchester, N.H. on Monday to unveil more of his plan to combat the nation’s opioid crisis. Susan Walsh AP
A train has derailed near Liverpool South Parkway causing delays and alterations to a number of services.
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Longmeadow Public Schools hosted a special "Day with Brynn Cartelli" on Wednesday in celebration of the high school freshman's success as the Season 14 winner of "The Voice."
Glenbrook, Williams, Center, Wolf Swamp and Blueberry schools each welcomed Cartelli, 15, to a surprise, school-wide assembly where she was greeted.
According to the public school's Facebook page, she was "greeted by adoring and exuberant students/fans."
"After the spirited cheers subsided, Brynn thanked the students for their support, answered several questions from wide-eyed students and performed two familiar songs."
The 15-year-old is the youngest winner in the history of the popular NBC singing competition. She is already at work on her debut album, which will likely be recorded this summer.
The Longmeadow School Committee and Longmeadow Select Board have presented Cartelli with a special citation in recognition of her outstanding achievement.
March 31 Nordic American Offshore Ltd:
* Nordic American Offshore executive chairman, Herbjorn Hansson and family buy 120,000 shares of co on march 30 at $1.10 per share
* Nordic American Offshore Ltd - for $1.10/share, company owned by nao executive chairman, and his family, bought 120,000 nao shares on Thursday Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Cider Junction Bistro and Bottle Shop is set to open in San Jose’s Willow Glen (820 Willow St.) neighborhood this Saturday October 7.
The signs are up! You can now find us better no matter whether the sun or the moon are lighting up the skies! #justafewmoredays #willowglen #sanjose #bistro #smallplates #craftcider #craftbeer #hardcider A post shared by The Cider Junction (@ciderjunction) on Sep 24, 2017 at 3:04pm PDT
Over two dozen craft ciders will be on tap as well beer & mead. Over 60 ciders will also be available in bottles, or cans. So, you’ll have plenty of local ciders as well as more from around the country & the world to try at Cider Junction.
Hours will be 11 a.m.-midnight Saturday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday, 4-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 4-11 p.m. Friday.
Keep up with their twitter to see the latest ciders available.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Daily 4 Morning' game
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday morning's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Daily 4 Morning" game were:
2-7-4-8, Sum It Up: 21
(two, seven, four, eight; Sum It Up: twenty-one)
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, We The Best‘s Kent Jones delivers his new project ‘The LUH Tape‘. Featuring guest appearances by Jazzy Pha, Major Myjah, Sons Of Mystro, and more. Produced entirely by Kent Jones and Illa Da Producer except for “You Just Don’t Get It“, which is produced by Smittybeats.
Download Here: The Luh Tape
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Critics say DuPont has spent too little on testing Ohio and West Virginia residents for contamination from a chemical used to make Teflon, while paying millions to a lawyer overseeing the testing program.
The Columbus Dispatch (http://bit.ly/2oik01H ) reports DuPont spent about $860,000 on testing for contamination from the chemical used to make Teflon.
A court filing this month revealed the lawyer who oversees the medical testing program was paid nearly $15 million.
Cincinnati attorney Robert Bilott filed a class-action lawsuit against DuPont alleging the company released C8-tainted water into the Ohio River. The company settled in 2004 and agreed to pay 70,000 residents to have their blood tested for C8.
About 2,020 people have been tested. Bilott says the company has more than enough funds to cover the program’s cost.
Pordenone, July 4 - A court in the northern Italian city of Pordenone on Wednesday upheld an appeal by a lesbian couple against the Italian Constitution's ban on gays' using assisted fertility treatments. The Constitutional Court will now assess the appeal, judging if the ban is in line with Constitutional principles. There have been a number of similar cases in Italy.
Hell hath no fury like an Australian struggle rapper scorned. Iggy Azalea reportedly burned all of NBA player’s Nick Young’s clothes after their break up.
Azalea appeared on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen and detailed burning stuff she knew Swaggy P would care about, his designer clothes.
Apparently, she also threw stuff in the pool and even texted him to let him know she was starting to toss stuff in the fire pit.
Why so petty, Becky?
The drama focuses on the daughter of a scientist who is in a coma. The daughter ends up digging through her mother's files and experiments, and as a result, she finds herself on another world, where a dark force threatens to consume everything. Eventually her father follows her there. HBO described the series as "an epic and intimate sci-fi fantasy drama."
Abrams currently is an executive producer on the HBO sci-fi drama Westworld and will co-write and direct the final installment of the current Star Wars trilogy, Episode IX. He is currently working with Hulu on a TV adaptation of Stephen King's stories, Castle Rock.
HARTFORD - Settlement talks began Monday in a lawsuit against a former Meriden police officer.
The suit alleges Evan Cossette pushed a handcuffed suspect, who then fell and fractured his skull at the police department back in 2010.
The suspect claims Cossette used excessive force and violated his constitutional rights.
Cossette was convicted of criminal charges and sentenced to over a year in prison in 2013.
The film follows the writer's time in the army during the First World War, before exploring how his love for his young son Christopher Robin (played by Will Tilston) inspired the children's books that made him a household name.
At one point in the trailer, the young boy spots Milne's first sketches of his teddy bear – which was the basis for Winnie the Pooh. "Are you writing a book?" he asks, "I thought we were just having fun."
"We're writing a book and we're having fun," his father replies.
The weights are in and the fighter are ready for battle in the anticipated mini flyweight WBO world title eliminator. Hard puncher and fan favorite Angel 'Tito' Acosta went face to face with #1 world ranked Jafet 'The Lion' Uutoni at the official weigh-in held today in Caguas, Puerto Rico.
Start the conversation, or Read more at Boxing Scene.
The Rainbow Trout pub, Chitcombe Road, Broad Oak is holding a ‘Swap and Sip’ event to raise funds for St Michael’s Hospice on Friday March 24, 8pm.
Update your wardrobe, enjoy cocktails and have a girly evening out. Take along up to 10 items of clothing in a good clean condition, exchange them for tokens and enjoy rummaging to find your latest style!
Entry £3 which includes free nibbles and there will be a raffle in aid of the Hospice.
Lane Kiffin Out at Alabama, Steve Sarkisian Takes Over as O.C.
Head coach Nick Saban announced the decision Monday morning.
by Ivy Carter
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) – Lane Kiffin isn’t sticking around to run Alabama’s offense in the national championship game.
Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban said Monday that Kiffin will leave to focus on his new job as Florida Atlantic’s head coach. Incoming offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian will replace him for the Jan. 9 game against Clemson in Tampa, Florida.
Saban says he and Kiffin spoke following the semifinal game against Washington. He said with the time demands of handling both jobs, “we recognized that it is best for our players, and for Lane, that we allow him to turn his full attention to his new head coaching role at FAU.”
Kiffin says it “was a very difficult decision, but it’s a decision made in the best interests of the program.”
(Copyright 2017 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)
OTF’s Yung Tory just released his new single “Friends” yesterday and premieres the official video today. Directed by Charlton Visuals. You can download “Friends” now on iTunes/Google Play.
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It’s not quite as exciting as Civilization VI and Owlboy (and eventually Life Is Strange and Tacoma) like last month, but Dark Souls III and its Ashes of Ariandel DLC are a solid start to this month’s Humble Monthly.
If you aren’t familiar, Humble Monthly is a $12/month subscription (or less if you purchase multiple months in advance) that unlocks a handful of games at the beginning of the month, plus more mystery games at the end of it. Even if you cancel, every game you’ve downloaded is yours to keep forever, making this one of the best deals in PC gaming.
TopGolf Technology is now available in Ottawa. The Kevin Haime Golf Centre is now powered by TopTracer, bringing your game to a new level with measurement technology, games, golf simulations, and much more! For training or entertainment, TopTracer makes range time better for everyone! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHNFGazCfzU
A bicycle rider is in a serious but stable condition after colliding with a car at Tanawha.
A bicycle rider is in a serious but stable condition after colliding with a car at Tanawha. Craig Warhurst
A CYCLIST has been left with serious injuries after he was hit by a car while riding at night along a Sunshine Coast road.
Paramedics were called to Tanawha yesterday after the collision was reported on Tanawha Tourist Dr about 7.43pm.
On scene, paramedics found the man had suffered head, abdominal and chest injuries.
He was taken to the Sunshine Coast University Hospital in a serious but stable condition.
The incident came less than 20 minutes before a single-vehicle rollover crash in Buderim about 8pm.
Three people were inside the vehicle when it crashed on Lindsay Rd, but all three were able to free themselves and declined treatment from paramedics.
Albion players Sam Baldock and Oliver Norwood celebrated promotion to the Premier League with fans on a train to Brighton last night.
In a party atmosphere on the way from Falmer to Brighton, Baldock and Norwood both crowd surfed their way down a carriage, carried by jubilant supporters.
A number of Albion players went into Brighton to celebrate with fans and there are sure to be a few sore heads this morning after Brighton were promoted into the Premier League for the first time in their history.
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KeyMark's new headquarters is planned to take up nearly 22,500 square feet of space in the Commerce Park with the new building situated on around eight acres of land that is currently home to KeyMark's office headquarters. In a recent announcement held at the Pickens County Commerce park, KeyMark - a provider of enterprise information management software solutions - revealed expansion plans that will more than double the size of their facility.
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A BMW has ploughed into a wall of the Old Hall Hotel.
Emergency services were called at 11.33am today, Monday, December 11 after a car crashed into the wall of the oldest hotel in England, on The Square, Buxton.
A Derbyshire Police spokesman said: “We were contacted by the fire brigade at just after 11.30am.
“The officer on the scene says we are awaiting recovery for a BMW which is not driveable and will need to be dragged from the wall of the Old Hall Hotel.
“It is too early to comment on any injuries at this stage.”
There is no visible external damage to the hotel. A Derbyshire Fire and Rescue spokesman said: “Two crews from Buxton and the East Midlands Ambulance Service are at The Square, Buxton dealing with an RTC involving four vehicles.
“No persons trapped. Crews are making scene safe. Please be careful around this area as the road and pathways are particularly icy.”
The Brooklyn Nets' true offseason will kick off on June 22nd, at the NBA Draft. For the Nets, this draft is crucial, even though they will select not in the lottery, but at Nos.
Start the conversation, or Read more at Nets Daily.
BEIJING, March 31 Activity in China's manufacturing sector expanded at a faster pace than expected in March, adding to evidence that the world's second-largest economy is gaining momentum early in the year, an official survey showed on Friday.
The official Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rose to 51.8 in March, compared with the previous month's 51.6.
It was above the 50-point mark that separates growth from contraction on a monthly basis. Analysts polled by Reuters had predicted a reading of 51.6, pointing to a solid expansion as China's industrial sector continued to benefit from higher prices and a recovery in demand fuelled by a construction boom. (Reporting by Yawen Chen and Nicholas Heath; Editing by Kim Coghill)
ISLAMABAD - Pakistan has extended felicitations to the Government and people of Turkey on the outcome of the referendum for the constitutional amendment, according to the unofficial results. The foreign office in a statement said the President and Prime Minister of Pakistan in their separate messages to the Turkish leaders have congratulated Turkey over this important decision. In their messages, they have highlighted that this affirmative vote for a constitutional amendment in today's referendum is reflective of the desire of the Turkish people for a strong Turkey.
Focusing on the founding of the Santa Fe Arts Colony, Painting Santa Fe tells the fascinating history of Santa Fe, New Mexico and its transformation from an adobe village to a world-renowned center for the arts. The film celebrates the history, artists, and patrons of this unique chapter in American art. A New Mexico PBS original production. Tonight at 8 on KUAC TV Channel 9.1, or GCI Channel 9 & GCI Channel 657 for HD.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Philippine Bank Of Communications :
* HY net income of 326.5 million pesos , up 464.1 percent Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
WRITE to highlight certain candidates vying for the Central province regional seat in the 2017 National Generation Elections.
I was in Rarai village in the Kairuku Hiri district on June 5 when candidate Boe Eno Daera visited this village with food stuff and presented K1,000 to Chiefs Mateo Ainie and Opu Mali on behalf of the Kinapuisa clan.
This is a clear sign of bribery with the intent of influencing voters.
I urge the Electoral Commission to investigate and talk to the above two named Chiefs.
Let me warn all candidate that there are corruption fighters watching you and ready to capture your pictures as evidence of your corrupt activities.
Corruption Watcher
Bereina CP
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April 28 Huayi Tencent Entertainment Company Limited:
* Voluntary announcement investment in Huayi-Warner contents fund
* Company has agreed to contribute capital of KRW1 billion
* Fund will be established on 28 april 2017 with a total capital commitment of KRW 10 billion for an initial term of five years
* Fund's capital shall be invested in film projects that are invested and distributed by Warner Bros Source text: [bit.ly/2psmw8X] Further company coverage:
Authorities Identify Rugby Man Fatally Hit by Train
The North Dakota Highway Patrol says an SUV was stopped near the train tracks on Main Street early this morning
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RUGBY, N.D. — A man is dead after being hit by a train in Rugby, North Dakota.
The North Dakota Highway Patrol says an SUV was stopped near the train tracks on Main Street early this morning.
Howard Duck, 41, then tried to go around the barricades and was struck by the train.
Duck was thrown from the SUV and died at the scene.
The train was going about 40 miles per hour at the time of the crash.
This year's Safari 7s has been called off, a statement from the Kenya Rugby Union said on Friday.
The annual showpiece had been moved to November 3, but according to KRU, the current political stalemate in the country has forced them to call it off altogether.
Kenya is set to hold a repeat election on October 26.
"Planning and preparations were at an advance stage, but after considering alternative dates and, after consultations with both internal and external stakeholders as a result in the prevailing political climate, the LOC had advised the KRU Board it would be prudent to postpone the event," the statement said.
Fiji Barracudas, Germany, Zimbabwe, Western Province, Uganda and Kenya 7s were set to take part in the competition. The competition was scheduled to return to the RFUEA grounds, for the first time since 2010.
This is the first time Safari 7s is not happening since 1996.
On Wednesday, July 4, the Paxton-Buckley-Loda Booster Club hosted the Panther Do or Dye 5K. Winners included Kyla Franckey (ages 10 and under), Ryder James (ages 18 and under), Andy Thompson (male adult), Nancy Kidd (female adult) and Amber Williams (Finish Strong Award). Here are some of the sights from Wednesday's race at Pells Park in Paxton ...
MUSKOGEE, Okla. – A burglary suspect was arrested after falling through the ceiling as police were serving a search warrant.
Police say Tevan Adams was already wanted for burglary, but was also wanted for possessing a firearm after a felony conviction.
“Once we went to serve the warrant, we noticed drug paraphernalia and drug activity and other weapons in the home,” said Jeramie Garcia with the Muskogee Police Department.
Dozens of ecstasy pills, more than $850 in cash, assault rifles, pistols and a pound and a half of marijuana were discovered.
Officials told Fox 23, Adams was hiding in the attic and fell through the ceiling as they executed the search warrant.
Two others were arrested, Laquinta Anderson and Antonio Gardent Jr.
In addition to other charges, they will also face harboring a known criminal.
Police believe the three may have been selling drugs.
A Westchester County legislator has presented a proclamation to Mount Vernon Schools honoring former President Obama.
Democratic county legislator Lyndon Williams presented the proclamation earlier this week to Mount Vernon City School District Superintendent Dr. Kenneth Hamilton, in celebration of Black History Month. Williams says the proclamation will be displayed to help students appreciate the accomplishments of the former president as the first African-American president. Williams, who spent time volunteering in North Carolina as an election protection lawyer during Obama’s 2008 campaign, believes Obama’s achievement serves as a good leadership model for students.
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND)- Staff at Timber Cove apartments are adding security cameras after someone vandalized cars parked there.
Wednesday morning, apartment staff arrived and noticed some cars with flat tires. Ultimately, they found five or six cars with flat tires, said property manager Crystal Steen. Although some of the flat tires had scratch marks or gouges, Steen said those marks did not puncture the tires and the air had simply been let out.
“We take a lot of steps to avoid stuff like this,” Steen said, adding that staff routinely clear brush, maintain lighting and perform security checks.
After finding the cars with flat tires, staff used an air compressor to help re-fill tenants’ tires, Steen said. Management at the apartments have ordered security cameras and will install them when they arrive, she said.
Blake Bortles played season with tendinitis, two shoulder separations
Blake Bortles had a really rough season on the field, and it sounds like it wasn’t easy physically either.
The Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback said Monday that he dealt with wrist tendinitis as well as two shoulder separations over the course of the year.
Jaguars QB Blake Bortles told @ESPNdirocco that he played this season with two shoulder separatoins and wrist tendonitis. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 2, 2017
Bortles threw for 23 touchdowns this season, down from 35 in 2015. Unfortunately for him, he paired it with 16 interceptions, a problem that has plagued him throughout his entire career. Statistically, Bortles was poor, and his team went just 3-13. Factor in the injuries and it’s no wonder he felt this way about the season.
#Westport CT– On 02/16/17, the victim of this incident came to Westport Police Headquarters to file a larceny complaint. The victim needed work done to his home on North Avenue, and hired Jeffrey Chirillo of Chirillo Contracting. The victim reported that Chirillo agreed to do the work for $1895.00. The victim reported that he paid Chirillo $1365.00 on 10/02/16 as a deposit to do the work. Chirillo never did any work at his residence. The victim gave Chirillo ample time to repay the deposit but Chirillo did not. A warrant for Chirillo’s arrest was submitted to Norwalk Court. On 04/12/17, Chirillo appeared at Norwalk Court for a different case and was processed for the active warrant. He has a court date on 04/25/17.
Chirillo was arrested in February for taking $32,000 from a Westport homeowner and not doing any work as promised.
(Westport Press Release)
WARSAW, Poland — German Chancellor Angela Merkel is in Poland for top-level talks that will focus on the European Union’s future and security, and on bilateral issues between the neighbouring countries.
Merkel was greeted Monday by Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki before going into talks on the EU’s post-Brexit future, the bloc’s budget, ways of solving the migration crisis and Poland’s refusal to accept migrants under an EU plan.
They will also discuss the EU’s energy security and Poland’s opposition to a planned Russia-to-Germany gas pipeline, as well as Europe’s strained relations with Moscow.
Merkel will also meet with President Andrzej Duda.
She is making her second foreign trip, after visiting Paris, since she was sworn in for a fourth term last week.
Germany’s new foreign minister visited Warsaw on Friday.
Prince William: Where has the royal been that the Queen hasn't?
Prince William, 35, is beginning to increase his overseas trips in the name of Queen Elizabeth, who no longer travels abroad.
As second in line to the throne, he will be expected to travel to promote good relations between heads of state and governments.
His next trip abroad will be to Israel, a first for the royal family in years.
Queen Elizabeth has never travelled to Israel, thought to be due to the political unrest currently in the region.
It isn’t the only country she has never visited, that her grandson has whilst representing Great Britain.
A crash involving a heavy goods vehicle is causing long delays on the A19.
The collision happened at around 2.30pm - there are mixed reports at this stage as to whether the collision occurred on the southbound slip road or on the carriageway itself.
Police have closed the carriageway though at the junction for the A1231 for Sunderland.
Traffic is reportedly very heavy in the area and on surrounding routes so motorists are urged to avoid the area if possible.
Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service and crews from the North East Ambulance Service are also at the scene.
Updates as the situation unfolds on the A19 below.
Kim Kardashian West has been at the White House to discuss criminal justice reform with Donald Trump's senior adviser Jared Kushner.
The reality TV star is calling for Alice Marie Johnson, who is serving a life sentence without parole for a non-violent drug offence, to be pardoned.
Lawyer Brittany K Barnett, who says she is part of Ms Johnson's legal team, says Kardashian West also hopes to meet the president to discuss the case.
The Keeping up with the Kardashians star tweeted earlier on Wednesday: "Happy Birthday Alice Marie Johnson. Today is for you."
Image: Kardashian West is meeting Jared Kushner
Ms Johnson was convicted in 1997.
An online petition to grant clemency, started by her daughter, currently has more than 250,000 signatures.
Kardashian West is thought to have been involved in private discussions with Mr Kushner and his wife Ivanka Trump for several months.
KNOXVILLE (WATE) — KPD officers are on the scene of a shooting with a victim in the 1800 block of Jourolman Avenue by the Western Heights apartment complex.
KPD Lieutenant Chris McCarter confirmed to WATE there was at least one male victim suffering from a gunshot wound.
He has been taken to a hospital and his condition is currently unknown.
No further information has been released at this time. We will be sure to bring you the latest updates as they unfold.
A section of the well-traveled Gookin-White Mountain Road near Rock Springs, also known as Sweetwater County Road 69, will be closed next week. The closure will allow crews to replace a damaged section of waterline in the area. The road will be closed from the intersection of White Mountain Road to Crossroads Park, west of Rock Springs. The closure will start Monday and will last approximately three weeks. A map of the closure is available above, click to enlarge.
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The 33,641 fans at Coors Field were cheering for Bettis before he threw his first major league pitch of 2017. The crowd rose as he walked in from the bullpen before the start, and gave a big cheer as he went out to pitch the first inning.
The citizen committee appointed to study the three-member Tooele County Commission and possibly recommend the top county office be changed to a different form of government held its first public meeting last week.During the two-hour meeting on Wednesday night, the 11-member committee appointed a tentative chairman, established an initial meeting ... (more)
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Highway 17 between Highway 6 in Espanola and Highway 144 in Lively is closed to traffic due to a serious motor vehicle collision just before dawn Monday.
The collision occurred about 4:50 a.m. in the McKerrow area between Sand Bay Road and Jacklin Road.
There is no indication from the Ontario Provincial Police when the highway will be re-opened
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THE FAST AND THE COURTEOUS If Your Hand Is Ever Stuck In A Toilet, You Better Hope This Fire Department Is On Call
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Dunn suffered an open dislocation in his left index finger during Friday's preseason victory over the Bucks and is expected to miss at least a couple weeks as a result, K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Dunn, who is expected to start at point guard this season, was off to a nice start in the contest by posting 11 points (5-7 FG, 1-1 3PT, 0-1 FT), three rebounds, and two assists across 16 minutes before suffering the injury. It is a tough break for the newly acquired second-year guard, as he was expected to play a key role out of the gates. It remains to be seen how long Dunn will be sidelined, but expect to the team to take things week-by-week. It is unclear who will start at point guard for the season opener, but both Jerian Grant and Denzel Valentine should see heavier workloads than expected right away.
The Saline County Sheriff’s Office says no charges will be filed against a trio of vandals who were caught on camera damaging the old schoolhouse in Gypsum last week.
Sheriff Roger Soldan tells KSAL News that 24-year-old Auston Head, 21-year-old Keith Hyden-Terry and 16-year-old Adrian Head were identified as the three males who caused an estimated $1,000 in damages to the building located at 3rd and King Street in Gypsum.
Sheriff Soldan says the building’s owner, David Olson has decided not to press charges in the case.
Last week the Saline County Sheriff’s Office asked for the public’s help in identifying the vandals.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - KESKO OYJ:
* KESKO GROUP'S SALES TOTALLED EUR 856.3 MILLION IN JULY 2017,
* Kesko's Sales in Comparable Terms Grew in July
* SALES ‍INCREASED 2.7% IN COMPARABLE TERMS IN JULY​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
KFC is spending $80 million in an effort to kill a key part of McDonald's and Burger King's business The chicken chain is rolling out the Zinger Sandwich at all locations on April 24 as a limited-time offering for 14 weeks. The spicy sandwich is made with chicken breast fillet, and served with mayo and lettuce on a toasted bun.
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PARIS, April 6 The board of French power utility EDF on Thursday decided not to vote through a motion that could have closed its ageing Fessenheim nuclear plant for good, a trade union official said.
The step could jeopardise a commitment by President Francois Hollande to agree an end to power production at France's oldest atomic plant in time for the end of his five-year term in office this summer, CGT union official Laurent Langlard said.
"Broadly speaking this is a snub to the government in that the closure of Fessenheim is not formally signed and sealed," he told Reuters.
(Reporting by Michel Rose, writing by Andrew Callus, Editing by Adrian Croft)
The National Centre of Meteorology and Seismology, NCMS, has urged motorists to be cautious on roads due to low horizontal visibility caused by fog in various coastal and inland areas of the country.
In a statement on Monday, the NMCS said that the weather today will be partly cloudy over some areas, especially after fog dissipates during the morning, with light to moderate winds in general.
The relative humidity is likely to increase during the night and tomorrow early morning over most coastal and internal areas, with a chance of fog/mist formation, especially towards the north. Sea will be slight to moderate in Arabian Gulf and the Sea of Oman.
The statement added that on Tuesday and Wednesday, the conditions are likely to be the same.
Lt. John Dean Armstrong of Hutchinson is no longer on that list, thanks to two of his nieces and their 13-year quest to find their uncle and bring his remains home. Armstrong was a member of the American Volunteer Group known as the Flying Tigers who flew P-40 fighter planes for the Chinese air force in the fight against Japan.
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Defence Minister Abdelkrim Zbidi entrusted on Tuesday the armed forces' general inspection to initiate an investigation into the causes of the crash of a military training plane, on Monday night near the Sfax military airbase, causing the death of instructor pilot Captain Mahjoub Amri and active non-commissioned cadet Wissem Ghrab, spokesman for the Defence Ministry Colonel Belhassan Oueslati told TAP.
The military justice has also seized the case by opening a judicial inquiry into the circumstances of this air accident, the same source said.
A military plane crashed on Monday night near the Sfax military airbase during a night training exercise.
On this occasion, the ministry offers deep condolences to the families of the two victims and the National Army members.
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Panco Community Church has already began their efforts to take back the kids by adding a new play ground. They will hold their First Annual Ride for Kids will take place August 19 beginning at Rawlings and Stinson Park with registration from 10 AM and the ride leaving at 11 AM. This will be a Free guided ride across different parts of Clay County and then returning to the park where the riders will be served a free lunch provided by Panco Riders, M.C. The theme of the ride is “United we ride countywide, taking the kids back.”
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WINONA TWP., Ohio (WYTV) – An investigation is underway after the Youngstown Bomb Squad removed a homemade bomb from a mailbox on King Road in Winona Twp.
Police got a call about the bomb around 4:30 p.m. Sunday.
Bomb Squad Officers tried to use a robot to get the device out of the mailbox, but it was eventually removed by hand.
It was apparently made with a galvanized metal pipe.
Bomb squad officers say it looks like the fuse was lit but the device didn’t work correctly.
It will be sent to a lab to test if it is a functional device.
The county auditor’s website says the property is owned by Glacier Hills Farm from Lakewood, Colorado.
WYTV is heading out to the scene to get more information on the investigation. Check back here for updates, or tune into 33 WYTV News at 6:00 p.m.
Venmo is one of the most popular apps for transferring money between people, especially millenials. But before you hit send, some experts and users say seller beware. Stefan Holt reports.
To Mars with ESA and the Guggenheim Bilbao
ESA and the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, with the BBK Foundation, are celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Spanish arts centre with a performance of Chasmata, a journey to Mars through contemporary art, music and architecture. Monday’s concert can be seen online starting at 18:30 GMT (20:30 CEST).
At the heart of the performance are the results and images from ESA’s Mars Express, which has been orbiting the planet since 2003. The concert also involves ESA astronauts Paolo Nespoli and Pedro Duque.
Projections of Mars have been provided by ESA, the Andalusian Institute of Astronomy in Spain, and the UK’s Imperial College and University of Leicester.
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Korver (foot) is good to go for Monday's matchup with the Bucks, Jason Lloyd of The Athletic Cleveland reports.
Korver rejoins the Cavaliers after missing Saturday's game for a personal matter and should see a fairly sizable workload right away with Rodney Hood (back), Cedi Osman (hip) and Larry Nance (hip) all sitting out. There's a good chance Korver starts at shooting guard until Hood is healthy enough for a return, so a temporary uptick in playing time and production can be expected.
France's Holland starts official visit to Iraq
BAGHDAD (AP) — French President Francois Hollande has arrived in Iraq amid a fierce fight against the Islamic State group.
During his one-day visit which started on Monday, Hollande is scheduled to meet with Iraqi President Fuad Masum and Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi in the capital, Baghdad. Later, he'll travel to the country's self-governing northern Kurdish region to meet French troops and local officials.
The visit comes as Iraqi troops, backed by the U.S.-led coalition, are fighting IS in a massive operation to retake the northern city of Mosul.
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Casey Bailey scored 4:29 into overtime as the Binghamton Senators edged the St. John's IceCaps 3-2 on Tuesday in American Hockey League action. Max McCormick and Jack Rodewald both had goals in the first period for Binghamton , the Ottawa Senators' AHL club.
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April 24 (Reuters) - Flushing Financial Corp:
* Q1 GAAP EARNINGS PER SHARE $0.39
* Q1 EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW $0.44 — THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S
* QTRLY NET INTEREST INCOME WAS $42.6 MILLION, DOWN 1.0% QUARTER-OVER-QUARTER AND 1.8% YEAR-OVER-YEAR
* QTRLY CORE DILUTED EPS WAS $0.37,DOWN 7.5% YOY
* INCREASED QUARTERLY DIVIDEND BY 11% TO $0.20 PER SHARE Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
× House hit by gunfire in Kalamazoo County
OSHTEMO TOWNSHIP, Mich. — The Kalamazoo County Sheriffs Office is looking for a suspect who fired off a gun and hit a house in Kalamazoo County.
This happened at midnight on Saturday in 1200 block of Laurel Wood Street.
Deputies responded to a shots fired call in the area and found a house had been hit several times by gunfire.
There is no suspect information and the investigation is still ongoing.
Anyone with information is being asked to call the Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Office or Silent Observer.
A 41-year-old man shot to death on his way to the store Monday night has now been identified. The Jefferson County Coroner's Office Tuesday identified the victim as Victor Dewayne Eaton.
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NEW ORLEANS – The NOPD is looking for a woman they say lied to police when she said she was almost kidnapped in the French Quarter earlier this week.
Thirty-two-year-old Katie Underwood initially reported that one man forced her into a van on Toulouse Street around 1 a.m. on October 4, according to the NOPD.
Two other men were waiting in the back of the van, Underwood told police, and after a struggle, they pushed her from the van.
As the investigation into that attempted kidnapping report unfolded, Underwood’s story began to unravel.
Officers could not find surveillance video to back up Underwood’s claims, according to the NOPD.
When found, Underwood will be arrested on a municipal charge for filing a false police report.
Anyone with information on the location of Katie Underwood is asked to call Eighth District officers at (504) 658-6080.
A woman has died following a fire in south Belfast.
Emergency services were alerted to a fire in Donegal Avenue around 5.45pm this evening.
The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service despatched two A&E crews to the scene and following assessment and initial treatment at the scene, a female patient was taken to the Royal Victoria Hospital in a serious condition.
The News Letter understands the woman subsequently died.
Authorities have not yet revealed the cause of the blaze.
Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy is closing in on his first appearance for the club after training with his new team-mates for the first time.
Mendy has been suffering with a thigh injury since his £52million summer move from Monaco and missed City's opening 2-0 Premier League win over Brighton on Saturday.
But the Frenchman took part in a training session in Catalonia on Monday ahead of his side's friendly match against La Liga new boys Girona on Tuesday night.
Mendy spent one season at Monaco before being snapped up by City and jetting straight to the United States to join his new club on their pre-season tour.
His progress may give boss Pep Guardiola hope that Mendy could yet be in the frame to make his competitive debut for City against Everton next Monday night.
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CHICAGO — A Chicago masseuse is suing Marvel Comic’s Stan Lee, accusing him of inappropriate behaviour during two massages in 2017.
Maria Carballo filed the lawsuit Monday seeking more than $50,000 in punitive damages and attorney fees from the 95-year-old writer and artist.
The Chicago Tribune reports that Lee’s attorney, Jonathan Freund, called the lawsuit “a shakedown” and says Lee denies the allegations.
Carballo also filed a complaint with Chicago police, who are investigating.
According to the complaint, Lee fondled himself during the first massage and moaned so much during the second that Carballo stopped the treatment. Lee stood up and angrily demanded Carballo keep massaging him.
The complaint also says Carballo was massaging Lee with her feet when he grabbed her foot and touched it to his genitals.
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A flood of lawsuits over LGBT rights is making its way through courts and will continue, no matter the outcome in the Supreme Court's highly anticipated decision in the case of a Colorado baker who would not create a wedding cake for a same-sex couple.
Fashion People Making Food To Fight Fires
Eli Pirian of the Baciano company traveled with a group of Los Angeles fashion biz people on Dec. 9 to volunteer for L.A. Kitchen, which is headquartered in the city’s Lincoln Heights neighborhood. The focus of the day was to make lunches for first responders fighting fires raging in Los Angeles and Ventura counties, as well as those displaced by the fires.
L.A. Kitchen made news this year when its chair emeritus, chef José Andrés, produced kitchens to feed those displaced by Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico.
© AP Photo/ Maya Alleruzzo US Army Orders 150 More Humvee Combat Vehicles for Iraqi Forces
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) — The Oshkosh Defense Company has received an order from the US Army to carry out recapitalization work on some of its tactical trucks, the Department of Defense stated in a press release.
“Oshkosh Defense [of] Oshkosh, Wisconsin was awarded a $24. 4 million… contract for recapitalized Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Trucks, Palletized Load System and [ten] self-recovery winches,” the release noted on Tuesday.
Work on the contract will be performed in Oshkosh, in the US state of Wisconsin with an estimated completion date of August 31, 2018, the Defense Department said.
A man was struck and killed Wednesday afternoon by an NJ Transit train in Bridgewater.
The man was hit at 3:12 p.m., west of the Bridgewater station, NJ Transit spokeswoman Nancy Snyder said. His name was not released.
Raritan Valley Line train service has resumed and is operating with 60-minute delays in both directions between Raritan and Dunellen due to a trespasser fatality near Bridgewater. -- NJ TRANSIT (@NJTRANSIT) May 30, 2018
The unidentified man was struck by the 1:47 p.m. train from Penn Station New York.
Raritan Valley train service between Raritan and Dunellen resumed shortly after 4 p.m., however, there were 60-minute delays in both directions.
Snyder said the incident was under investigation by the NJ Transit Police.
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March 31 Triumph Group Inc
* Triumph to supply composite rudder components for Airbus A350 XWB in deal with HHACMC
* Contract valued at approximately $26 million
* Contract covers delivery of 700 shipsets of rudder component kits over next 5-7 years for A350 XWB program
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Antoinise Samuels with her 17-month-old son Samuel at their North Miami studio apartment. Samuel was born prematurely with microcephaly. He remains on a respirator and is fed through a G-tube. Samuel has outgrown his infant wheelchair, so transporting him has become increasingly difficult. The family is asking for a toddler wheelchair so he can get the help that might make it possible for him to one day attend school. Emily Michot emichot@miamiherald.com
A man's body was found floating in a lagoon not far from Miami International Airport Tuesday afternoon, according to police. Just after noon, Miami police received a 911 call reporting that there may be a body floating in Blue Lagoon, near 1101 NW 57th Ave. Officer Christopher Bess said it was not known how long the man had been in the water or how he got there.
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The fire has gone out at Brik on York, a wood-fired pizza kitchen and wine bar at 2223 East Colfax Avenue. The restaurant closed over the weekend, leaving this message on its Facebook page:
Brik is officially closed for business my friends. It was a short and beautiful dream, but unfortunately we could not get on top of all the financial constraints that would otherwise allow us to succeed.
Brik on York was opened in July 2015 by owner/sommelier Travis Gee, who converted a former watch-repair shop and matinee movie theater into an eatery and bar that hosted an eclectic range of live music and other entertainment. Burlesque brunches were a neighborhood draw, as were "passport" wine tastings that offered samples from Brik's collection of international labels. An Acunto wood-burning oven imported from Italy was the centerpiece of the kitchen, turning out pizzas and other oven-roasted fare.
No word on whether it was offered in Brik's estate sale, announced on Facebook and held yesterday afternoon.
BRUSSELS – Retail sales in the22 19-state eurozone rose 0.4 percent in May while the22 full European Union saw a modest rise of just 0.2 percent, Eurostat said Wednesday.
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Sonja Welsh, a child of the Windrush migration who came to the UK from Barbados in 1962, reads a poem for the Windrush Generation with her two grandchildren.
Following the fallout of the Windrush scandal in which the status of many legal Caribbean migrants has been questioned, we meet two generations of Windrush children who explain how they've been left feeling following the scandal.
"Back Home" was written by Theophina Gabriel.
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OWENSBORO, Ky. (AP) - The International Bluegrass Music Museum has announced the lead acts for its annual ROMP Festival in western Kentucky.
A statement from the museum says Alison Krauss, Ricky Skaggs, Sam Bush and Doyle Lawson will highlight the annual four-day ROMP: Bluegrass Roots & Branches Festival in Owensboro next summer. Additional acts include Rhiannon Giddens, We Banjo 3 (Ireland), and Billy Strings. More performers will be announced in the spring.
Last year's festival drew a record audience of more than 26,000 people. The largest crowd attended Saturday night for headline acts that included the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, The SteelDrivers and Keller Williams' Grateful Grass.
The 2018 festival will be held June 27-30.
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PORTLAND, Maine — Portland police on Monday confirmed the identity of a woman charged with stabbing her boyfriend early New Year’s morning on Munjoy Hill.
Alyssa A. Keating, 22, of Portland was charged with Class B felony aggravated assault, Lt. Robert Martin confirmed Monday.
Police arrived at the Munjoy South apartment complex just before 3 a.m. to find a woman in confrontation with her boyfriend, who had allegedly been stabbed with a steak knife, according to Martin.
The victim was brought to Maine Medical Center with serious but not life-threatening injuries.
Keating remained at Cumberland County Jail on Monday with no bail allowed.
He's a writer, an engineer, and the CEO of the Planetary Society; but to many, Bill Nye will always be, simply, the Science Guy.
It's been a while between shows, but Bill returned to the air this year with Bill Nye Saves the World.
And he's on a mission to combat disinformation and remind the world about the importance of facts and science!
Robot wars is a go as iRobot sues Hoover, Black & Decker and other vacuum manufacturers, claiming they used its technology without permission.
The company announced a bunch of different lawsuits on Monday targeting Hoover, Black & Decker, Bobsweep Inc and Bissell Homecare Inc, according to the Boston Globe. The Massachusetts-based manufacturer of the popular Roomba robot vacuum cleaner accused its rivals of infringing patents it owns detailing tech and designs for autonomous floor-cleaning bots.
The company has been selling robot vacuum cleaners under the Roomba brand since 2002, with Hoover and Black & Decker only unveiling their rival products in 2016 and 2017 respectively.
"The filing of this litigation signals our commitment to protecting our investments," said iRobot spokesman James Baussmann in a statement to the Globe. "iRobot will not stand by while others offer products that infringe on our intellectual property."
Hoover and Black & Decker did not respond to requests for comment.
On Our Radar: Also Quick Picks
Here’s some stuff we’ve got our eye on for the weekend. We’ll sprinkle previews of different happenings throughout the week so you can get as much lead time as possible. Check the On Our Radar page to see everything for the week in case you miss something.
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Speaking of “film”, The Psychotrons and The Parkway with the help of “Maniac Video and Intervision Picture Corp bring you a night of decadent December Christmas horror” the almost-too-crazy-for-us Elves and Silent Night Deadly Night 5. [FB]
Friday
Manchita, Kristoff Krane, and Sophia Eris through a huge bash at Modist Brewing, we’ll have tix for you this week. [TIX]
Saturday
Bauhaus Brew Labs has an appearance from Santa who will show up in the middle of a bunch of 80s jams. [INFO]
Sunday
It’s only $12 advance for all the Lord of the Rings films in the Riverview’s LotR marathon. [TIX]
The Turnbull Government is coming under pressure from very senior legal figures to reconsider its plans to abolish the Family Court.
Under landmark changes announced this week, the Family Court will be rolled in to a new and larger Court while its all important Appeals Division will be transferred to the Federal Court.
The Attorney General Christian Porter says the reforms will create a "simpler and faster" system that will clear a backlog of cases and help warring parties resolve their disputes in a more timely manner.
But former Family Court Chief Justice Diana Bryant has voiced serious concerns at the loss of specialist judges who have the experience and understanding to decide complex parenting disputes and appeals.
Here are ten things likely to happen in Sweden in 2017. Photo: Bjorn Larsson Rosvall & Johan Nilsson/TT & David Vincent/AP The year is almost over, and the coming of 2017 is likely to bring about a number of significant changes in Sweden.
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Fort Myers police need help identifying 7-Eleven robbery suspect
The Fort Myers Police Department is attempting to identify a person wanted in connection to a 7-Eleven robbery investigation.
According to police, the store at 2265 Colonial Boulevard was bobbed on December 4. The suspect in the surveillance photo walked into the store and told the clerk he had a weapon.
After taking cash from the register they fled eastbound towards Solomon Boulevard on foot.
He is described as a male, approximately 50 years of age with scruffy salt and pepper facial hair, last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, black baseball cap with white logo, gray jeans, and black sneakers.
If you know this person’s identity, police ask you to forward any information to Detective Daniel Morency at 239-321-7741 or [email protected]
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Madeleine Pickens wanted the African-American chef she recruited from the country club she owns in Southern California to cook “black people food” — not “white people food” — at her rural Nevada dude ranch and wild horse sanctuary, according to a federal lawsuit accusing her of racial discrimination.
Business comes to jobs party
Mayor pledges to push for even more buy-in to unemployed graduates scheme
Three months after Bay mayor Athol Trollip launched a campaign to find employment for thousands of unemployed graduates, several businesses have signed on to realise this goal.
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Boise State's Bob Kustra on his achievements & regrets BSU President Bob Kustra will retire in June 2018. In a Nov. 17, 2017 interview, he said Boise State University's growth and transformation over the years is perhaps his proudest achievement. Darin Oswald doswald@idahostatesman.com ×
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A man was arrested in Inglewood after a police chase on Tuesday, April 24, 2018.
A pursuit on freeways in the South Los Angeles area came to an end Tuesday morning in a parking lot.
The chase began after a report of a stolen car and continued on the 105 Freeway near Hawthorne Airport.
The man, followed by at least two sheriff's department sport utility vehicles, surrendered after pulling to a stop in an Inglewood parking lot. He was taken into custody.
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Additionally, LG claims that this mobile display uses "as much as 30 percent" less power than the one on the G6, though it fails to specify under what condition. The company also mentioned the panel's support for 100-percent DCI-P3 color gamut, while the G7 ThinQ also offers six screen color modes -- Auto, Eco, Cinema, Sports, Game and Expert -- that are common on TVs, and these can be toggled automatically depending on the video content.
We have a feeling that LG has more to say about this upcoming smartphone's screen, let alone the dedicated Google Assistant button that it'll apparently come with, but chances are we'll have to wait until early May for the full reveal.
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GRINNELL, Iowa -- A teenage boy is dead after crashing his car into oncoming traffic.
According to the Iowa State Patrol, the crash happened on Highway 146 north of Grinnell on Friday. Sixteen-year-old Connor McCrary of Montour lost control of his Buick and crossed the center line. He hit a car before crashing into the ditch.
McCrary was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the other vehicle, a 47-year-old man from Grinnell, was hurt and taken to a nearby hospital.
The crash remains under investigation.
Johnson is expected to be recalled from Triple-A Pawtucket to start Tuesday against the Blue Jays, Jen McCaffrey of MassLive.com reports.
The Red Sox's scheduled starter, Eduardo Rodriguez, has been placed on the paternity list, so Johnson is in line to make the spot start. The left-handed Johnson has been brilliant for Triple-A Pawtucket to open the season season, compiling a 1.69 ERA with 15 strikeouts and four walks over 10.2 innings.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Ascendant Resources Inc
* Ascendant Resources announces first month of positive adjusted EBITDA since acquiring the El Mochito Mine and reports second quarter financial results
* ‍Concentrate sales revenue of $9.9 million in Q2, up 25.5% from Q1 2017​
* ‍Quarterly milled tonnes increased 7% to 1,733 tpd, up from 1,619 tpd in Q1 2017​
* Ascendant Resources Inc - Qtrly basic loss per share $0.15
* ‍quarterly payable zinc equivalent production increased 12% to 13.1 million lbs on previous quarter​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
© Sputnik/ Irina Gerashchenko DPR Says Ceasefire Observed in Ukraine’s Donetsk Region Early on Saturday
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UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik)The well-being of hundreds of thousands of civilians on both sides of the contact line in Donetsk is under threat because of lack of access to drinking water, United Nations Emergency Relief Coordinator Stephen O'Brien said in a statement on Wednesday.
"I am deeply concerned for the well-being of some 400,000 people on both sides of the ‘contact line’ in the Donetska Oblast of eastern Ukraine who have been without access to safe drinking water for four days due to shelling of the First Lift Pumping Station of the South Donbass Water Pipeline on 11 June," O’Brien stated.
Feb 14 Temenos Group AG:
* Non-Ifrs total software licensing revenues up 21% in Q4 16 and up 21% in FY 16 (c.c.)
* Non-Ifrs EBIT up 18% in Q4 16, FY 16 non-IFRS EBIT margin of 29.4%
* FY 16 non-IFRS EPS increase of 20% to USD 2.07
* 2017 guidance of non-IFRS total software licensing growth of 10% to 15%, non-IFRS revenue growth of 7.5% to 11.0% (c.c.) and non-IFRS EBIT of USD 210 million to 215 million
* Proposed acquisition of Rubik announced today, accelerating growth in the Australian market
* Intends to pay a dividend of 0.55 Swiss francs per share for 2016
* Medium targets: non-IFRS total software licensing growth of 15% cagr
* Medium targets: non-IFRS revenue growth of 10% CAGR
* Medium targets: non-IFRS EPS growth of 15% CAGR
* Q4 IFRS revenue for the quarter was USD 190.8 million, up from USD 168.4 mln in Q4 2015
* Q4 IFRS EBIT was USD 66.5 million this quarter, up from USD 50.1 mln in Q4 2015 Source text - bit.ly/2kPuzKx
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A car and motorcycle were involved in a crash Thursday morning at Cooper Road and Harvey Avenue
Kelowna police, fire and medical personnel responded to the scene of a collision involving a motorcycle Wednesday morning on Highway 97 in Kelowna.
Traffic was disrupted for about 20 minutes after the bike collided with a car near the intersection of Cooper Road and Harvey Avenue just before 10 a.m.
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CECIL, Wis. - A man could face charges after he allegedly admitted to using heroin in a Shawano County gas station bathroom.
Deputies responded to the gas station in Cecil after an attendant noticed a man went into a bathroom 30 minutes prior and was still inside, according to a post on the Shawano County Sheriff's Office Facebook page.
A deputy and attendant forced their way into the bathroom and found the man unconscious on the toilet with vomit around his head and a syringe near his feet, according to the sheriff's office.
The man regained consciousness and later admitted that he had been using heroin, deputies said.
A K-9 search of the man's car found heroin and drug paraphernalia.
The man was brought to the hospital and will face charges, according to the Shawano County Sheriff's Office.
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A young boy's simple act of kindness is inspiring thousands of people online.
Maurice Adams Jr., 8, spotted an elderly woman with a walker struggling to climb up a flight of stairs in Milledgeville, Georgia.
He stopped, approached the woman and helped her get to the top of the stairs.
The woman hugged the helpful young man, and he went off on his merry way.
Bystander Riley Duncan captured the moment on camera -- Maurice had no idea he was being filmed. Duncan posted the video to Facebook, where it has been shared over 7,000 times.
"Thank God for our youth," he wrote.
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What is wrong with Nancy Pelosi?
While the House Minority Leader was participating in the town hall meeting televised on CNN Wednesday night, she suffered awkward brain freezes, stared at the audience, and waved her hands while she appeared to be struggling to speak.
While urging new gun laws in response to a madman’s massacre of country music fans in Las Vegas, Pelosi said, “Responsible gun owners from the hills of Arizona to the duck blinds of Minnesota, all over, say, ‘We’re all law-abiding, we have many guns, we have as many guns as he had, but we have,’ uh, we have, um, uh,” she said, turning to moderator Chris Cuomo, before repeatedly waving her hands, as if emphasizing words that refused to exit her mouth.
“Background checks,” she finally blurted out.
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The Madras high court on Monday closed a civil suit filed by Rajya Sabha MP Sasikala Pushpa seeking to restrain the AIADMK from appointing Sasikala Natarajan as party general secretary following the death of Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa.
Justice K Kalyanasundaram had on December 23 reserved his orders on an application by filed AIADMK presidium chairman E Madhusudanan seeking rejection of the plea of Pushpa and her husband.
Allowing AIADMK’s application, the judge said, “In view of allowing the application, the suit filed by Sasikala Pushpa and her husband stands closed.”
Pushpa, who was expelled from the AIADMK, had submitted in her suit that the basic eligibility criteria to contest the election for the post of AIADMK general secretary was that the contestant must have been a primary member of the party continuously for five years, a norm Sasikala Natarajan did not fulfil.
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SACRAMENTO -- A century-old historic cannery in midtown Sacramento is being positioned to become a high-tech innovation center by Fulcrum Property.
The huge industrial complex already has a number of unique tenants, including The Urban Hive, a collaborative workspace for individuals and teams from startup companies. It has the look of a large coffee shop with large sofas, shared open work tables, meeting rooms and a kitchen.
Sequoia Surgical, a medical technology company that develops surgical equipment and trains medical specialists, has the look of a neighborhood bar with a pool table and a shuffleboard table.
The company says such workspaces inspire creativity and allow businesses to recruit and retain workers.
The Midtown Association says a high-tech job center will help fuel the success of 60 restaurants in the midtown area.
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We're back for another edition of the New Orleans Pelicans Twitter mailbag and the team will be taking on the Oklahoma City Thunder in their second game of the preseason on Friday night at the Chesapeake Energy Arena. New Orleans lost its preseason opener, 113-109, to the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday night at the Smoothie King Center.
The Pelicans showed a few positive signs in their first game action, but they still have plenty of work to do to improve on some of their flaws.
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Condolences to the family and friends of BOB GARRETT, best remembered for his on-air time at WHPT and WYNF/TAMPA, WEBN/CINCINNATI and his long run as half of the ZITO AND GARRETT SHOW on the former Active Rock WJBX /FT. MYERS, who passed on SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12th.
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Warfield residents who are interested in having a say on how cannabis dispensaries should be brought into the village will want to check out tomorrow’s open house.
It’s meant to give residents a chance to provide feedback to the village ahead of the impending legalization of recreational use and retail sales of pot. Mayor Diane Langman says they’re hoping to hear from as many people as possible.
Langman says zoning bylaws are the most useful tool local governments can use to regulate dispensaries. She adds consumption would fall under Warfield’s public smoking bylaw, which is similar to ones in place in Nelson, Trail and Castlegar.
She says residents should come equipped with plenty of questions and additional information will be posted at the open house. Those who can’t make it can fill out a survey which the village will post online Thursday.
The open house is at the Community Hall from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Melania Trump is embracing her moment in the spotlight for the French president's state visit.
She traded in her usual dark sunglasses for a white wide-brimmed hat that quickly became a trending topic on social media. She has thrown herself into planning the state dinner for President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte. All eyes will be on the former model again Tuesday when she steps out in a designer gown to greet the Macrons as they arrive for dinner.
Seeing the gown is typically the highlight of a state dinner. But for once, it may pale in comparison to the hat.
The hat bobbed up and down across the bottom of TV screens as the first lady took her seat for the president's news conference with Macron.
There are two kinds of bees in this world. First, there are the domestic, managed bees that commercial beekeepers transport by the truckload to pollinate fruit trees, almonds, and other crops around the country. Most of the honey we eat comes from those domestic honeybees.
But wild pollinators, including wild bees, are also out busily collecting pollen and fertilizing flowers. Some are tiny. Some are solitary. And they seem to benefit from efforts to save domestic bees from pesticides and other health hazards linked to colony collapse disorder.
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But are more domestic honey bees and bumblebees always good for wild ones?
According to Rachel Mallinger, a pollinator ecologist at the University of Florida, too many domestic bees seem to cause problems for their wild kin. She joins Ira to discuss.
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Nurse practitioners are becoming vital to health care in Minnesota, which is seeing the demands of aging patients outpace the supply of doctors.
The Star Tribune reports that the number of licensed nurse practitioners has grown from almost 3,900 in 2014 to more than 5,600 this year. The growth comes after state lawmakers enacted licensing standards for advanced practice registered nurses.
The growing popularity of nurse practitioners is raising safety concerns because doctors complete up to 10 times more hours of clinical practice during their education than nurse practitioners.
The Montana-based Center for Interdisciplinary Health Workforce Studies published a study last week about the differences between doctors and nurse practitioners. Center Director Peter Buerhaus says medical groups should employ both doctors and nurse practitioners to complement each other.
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WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen offered limited praise Wednesday for a report issued by the Treasury Department earlier this week that recommends sweeping changes to the post-crisis regulatory framework.
Speaking during a press conference accompanying the meeting of the Fed’s Federal Open Market Committee, Yellen called it a "complicated document" that she has yet to fully review, but suggested that she shared many of its objectives, including reducing regulatory burden without sacrificing safety and soundness.
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With so much attention on what’s been happening in Virginia this past weekend after a white supremacy rally, an event in Scranton this week is hoping to bring all types of people together.
It all surrounds the NEPA Rainbow Alliance’s “Pride On The Mountain.” Newswatch 16’s Ryan Leckey highlighted the event Tuesday which will take place this weekend at Montage Mountain Waterpark in Scranton.
The pride event supports the NEPA Rainbow Alliance in our area and creates awareness of various services for the LGBTQ community.
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WHAT: Pride On The Mountain
WHEN: Saturday, August 19
TIME: 6 p.m. – 11 p.m.
WHY: Supports the NEPA Rainbow Alliance & the LGBTQ community
WHERE: Montage Mountain Waterpark, Scranton
ADMISSION: Ticket prices start at $5.00.
To get tickets ahead of time and learn more about the event, head here!
To learn more about the NEPA Rainbow Alliance, check out their Facebook page here!
Former Kremlin adviser and all-round nutjob Alexander Nekrassov tells Good Morning Britain “Jeremy Corbyn was right”. He even says there is no evidence the Skripals were even attacked. As if further proof were needed that Jezza and Seumas are Russia’s not-very useful idiots…
COSTA MESA (CBSLA) – Southland residents who missed the musical phenomenon “Hamilton” when it came to Los Angeles last year are getting another chance to see it.
The Segerstrom Center for the Arts announced Monday that $10 lottery tickets will be available for all performances during the show’s three-week run in Costa Mesa, which starts May 8 and goes through May 27.
Digital lottery tickets for opening night will go up on May 6. Each subsequent performance will have 40 lottery tickets available.
To sign up for your shot at the lottery, download the Hamilton app or visit the website here.
Every lottery will open at 11 a.m., two days prior to each performance, and close at 9 a.m. on the day before. Winners get two tickets each.
Skyler Luke Walker, 21, stabbed Payton Lockwood in an argument last July. Lockwood later died from his wounds.
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Gilbert Arenas is starting 2017 like he ended 2016 — being ultra petty to his ex/baby mama.
In an Instagram post on New Year's Day, the former NBA All-Star vowed to stop cutting the child support check in 2017.
Although Laura isn't named in the post, it's safe to say that she's the target of his message, as she's been in the cross-hairs of many of his IGs before this. And No Chill Gil even decided to drag Brittney Griner into this post, referencing the WNBA star's messy split her baby mama as well.
"To all my single fathers on child support and #brittneygriner welcome to #2017. THIS OUR YEAR," Arenas penned on his IG post. "The 1st fell on a Sunday 🙌 #thxujesusforthisblessing. Usually we will be writing checks tomorrow. #SorryBytches not in 2017. We ain't starting the new year off writing a lazy b**** a check and f****** up our happiness. See u h*** on like the 17th. We got s*** to buy."
And he was just warming up.
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U.S. President Donald Trump says he believes North Korea is "very serious" about dismantling its nuclear weapons program, dismissing skepticism over Pyongyang's commitment to denuclearize.
Trump told Fox News in an interview aired Sunday that he believes North Korean leader Kim Jong-un meant it when he committed to denuclearization at their historic meeting in Singapore last month.
Trump also rejected criticism that he gave too many concessions to the North, including the suspension of joint South Korea-U.S. military exercises.
He said that the U.S. gave nothing and what it is going to give is good things, adding North Korea has a tremendous future.
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The Royal Bahamas Police Force is becoming increasingly concerned with the alarming number of Traffic Fatalities on a number of the nation’s streets.
Vehicle operators are reminded to respect other road users in the run up to the Christmas season.
Persons driving late at night who may be fatigued, impaired by sickness or some form of stimulant, should seek the assistance of others before attempting to navigate the roadways.
While officers of the Traffic Division and other patrolling Police units will vigorously enforce all laws and regulations, as responsible citizens and residents, let us avoid being ticketed or worst to prevent further carnage on our streets.
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KXAN) — Do not step on paws or tails — important rules with any dog, but especially around the cherished mascot of Texas A&M University.
A photo posted Thursday shows Reveille IX snapping at a fan trying to pose with the rough collie. The mascot’s official Twitter account shared a word of caution: “I love taking pictures with my Aggies, but please be respectful and make sure I see you when you approach me!”
In an interview with the A&M student newspaper The Battalion, the freshman student who had the close call with Reveille said she didn’t think “Miss Rev” got a glimpse of her when she went to take the photo, and it may have scared her.
The two later reunited for a more cordial photoshoot.
Reveille IX, who is handled by Mascot Company E-2 of the Texas A&M Corps of Cadets, was selected as the university’s mascot in May 2015.
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Mike Pouncey is heading to Los Angeles.
The Chargers announced that they agreed to terms with Pouncey on a two-year deal this afternoon.
Pouncey, a center who has played his entire career with the Dolphins, was released last week after declining to take a pay cut. There’s no immediate word on how much money he’s making with the Chargers.
After starting all 16 games for the Dolphins last year, Pouncey should start at center for the Chargers this year. He’ll supplant Spencer Pulley, the Chargers’ starting center from a year ago, who is now likely to be demoted to a backup spot.
The 28-year-old Pouncey was the Dolphins’ first-round pick in 2011 and spent seven years in Miami. He has been selected to three Pro Bowls.
May 3 U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:
* U.S. CDC says multistate outbreak of listeriosis linked to soft raw milk cheese made by Vulto Creamery appears to be over
* U.S. CDC says there were 2 deaths related to multistate outbreak of listeriosis linked to soft raw milk cheese made by Vulto Creamery
* Since last update on March 9, 2 more people have gotten sick in connection with listeriosis outbreak, bringing total number of cases to 8
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Iranian junior women were defeated by the champion of USA universities in a volleyball friendly match on Sunday.
The Iranian team failed to win a single set in the match, losing all three sets with scores of 25-15, 25-16 and 25-14 in Maribor, Slovenia, Tasnim News Agency reported.
Majda Cicic’s U-18 team had already conceded three defeats to Slovenia in its previous friendlies.
“The American players were older than our players. They have played together for a long time. Our players have recently started professional volleyball. There is a long way ahead of them,” Cicic said.
“Our players are eager to learn new things which will help them progress. They are doing their best in training sessions,” she added.
Iran’s U-18 squad started its 11-day training camp in Slovenia last week.
The team is preparing for the 11th Asian Girls U-18 Volleyball Championship which will be held in Chongqing, China during March 5-13.
YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 3, ARMENPRESS. The tactical-strategic situation in the Artsakh-Azerbaijan line of contact has been relatively calm from January 28 to February 3, the ministry of defense of Artsakh told ARMENPRESS.
In a statement, the ministry said that Azerbaijani forces violated the ceasefire nearly 150 times during the abovementioned period. Azerbaijan fired more than 1500 rounds at positions of Artsakh.
“The Defense Army mainly refrained from taking countermeasures and took necessary steps to reliably organize the defense of military positions”, the statement said.
While the world watches President-elect Donald Trump take the oath of office on Inauguration Day, almost 100 White House staffers will be watching the clock while they have only six hours to transform and prepare the 132-room mansion into the new first family's home. On the morning of January 20, President Barack Obama and the current first family will say goodbye to the place they've called home for eight years, at 10:30 in the morning.
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With US markets closed for Independence Day, the big bears just might take a break from growling about the many headwinds that stocks are facing.
This one in California was just spotted relaxing in a hot tub and sipping a margarita.
But as the bears like to point out when they are not chilling, this July 4 sees the US government locked in a worrisome trade fight with the country that’s aiming to become the world’s No. 1.
Following a public interest litigation (PIL), the Allahabad High Court on Wednesday issued notice to Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati for alleged manipulation of land records.
“Allahabad HC issues notices to BSP chief Mayawati and her relatives for alleged manipulation of land records,” media reports stated.
The PIL was filed by social worker Sandeep Bhati and in the PIL Bhati had alleged that over 47,433 square metres land in Badalpur village of Gautam Buddh Nagar district had been declared as "abadi"(residential/non-agricultural).
“This was done with a view to changing the land use so that sale of the plot, in part or whole, could fetch a huge sum to the owners,” Bhati had alleged.
Apart from Mayawati, the petitioner has impleaded her brother Prabhu Dayal and nephew Anand Kumar as parties in the PIL.
(With inputs from agencies)
Sheila Lumsden describes her path to being named one of the final 24 contestants on Season Four of MasterChef Canada from her Iqaluit home Feb. 10. Lumsden, an accomplished amateur cook, wouldn't reveal the outcome of the show's finale, filmed in Fall 2016 and scheduled to start airing in early March. Read more about her experience later, on Nunatsiaqonline.ca. (PHOTO BY THOMAS ROHNER)
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Since the end of the regular 60-day session of the Legislature, West Virginians, understandably, have been focused on the continuing budget discussions and the 262 bills approved during the session. However, as is often the case during a session, the legislators' greatest service to the people of West Virginia can be stopping legislation that would have negatively impacted the state and its people.
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That’s the opinion of Reds hero Steve Nicol who believes Jurgen Klopp wants the Brazilian at Anfield.
Liverpool are looking for a goalkeeper as Simon Mignolet and Loris Karius failed to impress last season.
The latter made two horrendous errors in the 3-1 defeat to Real Madrid in the Champions League final.
And Nicol believes Liverpool are now going all out to sign Alisson.
“Well I’m not quite sure we need a goalkeeper,” he said.
We’ve reached the “I am not a racist” stage of Roseanne Barr’s grief over losing her big come-back break over yet another tweet comparing a black female member of the Obama administration to an ape, this time Valerie Jarrett.
Of course, that claim lost about 30% of its impact when she also retweeted what purports to be a Wikileaks drop of 1000 documents on Jarrett.
“I’m not a racist. I never was & I never will be,” Roseanne tweeted angrily, just before re-tweeting the Wikileaks doc dump.
“One stupid joke in a lifetime of fighting 4 civil rights 4 all minorities, against networks, studios, at the expense of my nervous system/family/wealth will NEVER be taken from me.”
What was “taken” from her yesterday was her career jump-starting sitcom revival. Roseanne tossed it in the trash when she tweeted “Muslim brotherhood & planet of the apes had a baby=vj.”
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British Prime Minister Theresa May has announced that she is calling for early elections on June 8.
"At this moment of enormous national significance, there should be unity here in Westminster," she said in televised remarks in front of 10 Downing Street, referring to the U.K.'s negotiations to leave the European Union.
"But instead, there is division," May said, accusing other political parties of putting up obstacles.
"What they are doing jeopardizes the work we must do to prepare for Brexit at home, and it weakens the government's negotiating position in Europe," May added. "If we do not hold a general election now, their political game-playing will continue, and the negotiations with the European Union will reach their most difficult stage in the run-up to the next scheduled election."
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Before this announcement, the next U.K. general election was scheduled to take place in 2020.
KINGMAN – The case involving the death of inmate Ryan Couch went before the Grand Jury, Thursday.
On Nov. 20, 2017, Couch was flown to the University Medical Center in Las Vegas after suffering major head injuries from an assault involving inmate Gaven Timothy Robel, while both were incarcerated in the Mohave County Jail. Couch succumbed to his injuries Dec. 3.
The grand jury indicted Gaven Timothy Robel of one count of first degree homicide. His arraignment is scheduled for Thursday in Mohave County Superior Court.
While several water companies do get their water from the Cape Fear River, that is not the case for Aqua NC. (Source: Pixabay)
With the recent discovery of a chemical known as GenX found in water sources pulling from the Cape Fear River, residents in southeastern North Carolina are curious where their water comes from.
While several water companies do get their water from the Cape Fear River, that is not the case for Aqua NC.
According to the utility's website, "the Wilmington area is served, in part, by the Castle Hayne Aquifer. In addition, Aqua North Carolina, purchases water from other utilities to resell to its customers."
The chemical, used to make non-stick Teflon, was introduced in 2010 as an alternative to a compound known as C8, after evidence indicated potential negative health effects.
There are few studies of the effects of exposure to GenX, although industry officials say a greater understanding of that is needed.
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POLICE are searching for an offender who hurled a brick at a marked police vehicle parked outside the station earlier this year.
Toowoomba police reported the marked 2016 Hyundai iLoad van was damaged by a brick thrown from a red car about 4.47am on Thursday, April 12.
Police said the vehicle was parked outside the station when the red sedan was driven past and one of the occupants threw hurled the brick at the rear driver side.
The brick, left at the scene, damaged the rear panel.
Police released a security camera image of the car they believe was used in the incident, and have appealed for any dashcam footage or witnesses in the area at the time, to contact Policelink on 131 444.
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OLIVIA, Minn. (AP) — A 16-year-old driver in Minnesota had to climb out the back window of his car after he drove into a sinkhole following heavy rains.
WCCO-TV reports that the Renville County Sheriff’s Office says the sinkhole formed after a culvert under the road washed out. The driver wasn’t injured in the Tuesday accident.
The driver’s grandmother, Candace Leopold, says the teen had gotten his driver’s license last month and only had the car for a few weeks. She says he had been going to work at a farm near Redwood Falls, a city about 115 miles (185 kilometers) west of Minneapolis.
The damage to the car wasn’t immediately clear.
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TAMPA, Fla. — Police in Florida say a dog named Scarface attacked a family who tried to put a sweater on it.
Tampa police say the pit bull mix bit a 52-year-old woman who was trying to dress it Friday and her husband was attacked while trying to pull the dog off her. Police say the couple's 22-year-old son was attacked while trying to stop the dog by stabbing it in the neck and head.
U.S. news outlets say Brenda Guerrero and her husband Ismael Guerrero were attacked by their dog after trying to dress it in sweater. (Photo: FOX 4 Now Florida/Facebook)
The three people escaped the house and left the dog in the backyard. They ended up in the hospital.
Police say animal control officers shot it with a tranquilizer gun, but it managed to get back into the house where two children were. Police used a bean bag gun and stun gun on Scarface before catching it.
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Yes, that is Olivia Colman in a rather elaborate get-up and, yes, it is for the new series of the Channel 4 comedy Flowers, which appears to have gone back in time for series two.
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Once again Colman is playing Deborah, with Julian Barratt reprising his role as Maurice, her depressive spouse and children’s book author. But it’s their daughter Amy (Sophia Di Martino) who’s responsible for the costumery. She finds a book among her grandad’s belongings called Baumgaertner, which is full of strange Baroque-style paintings that seem to tell a story.
“She tries to set these images to music and her increasingly fizzy state of mind becomes a sort of portal into the world of Baumgaertner,” explains scriptwriter Will Sharpe, who’s also returning to the fray as Shun, the family’s Japanese lodger and illustrator of Maurice’s books.
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Freetown Radio is a free form, mixed bag of sounds showcasing music that is often neglected on commercial radio. Host Roger Kash exposes the intricate and subtle connections linking all genres of music from the dawn of recorded music early in the 20th Century to the so called "modern" sounds of today. Each week Roger deals with a specific theme and explores connections that transcend the boundaries of genre, exposing classifications as just marketing tools that record companies invent to sell records. Freetown Radio strives to be the epitome of non-commercial radio.
News 18's Bob Bradovich, Andrew Cely, and Matt Halverson recap the night in high school football, and look ahead to the final week of the regular season and beyond.
The Youth Synod which will take place in 2018, encounters little interest among young people, writes moimunanblog.com.November 30 was the deadline for answering the preparatory questionnaire published online on a special webpage. Because of the few responses the deadline was extended to December 31.In four months, the four-language webpage of the Synod generated less than 150,000 clicks. Only a few more than 65,000 answered the questionnaire. Of this number, only about 3,000 left their email address to be informed of the result of the survey.As a comparison, gloria.tv generates more clicks in a single day.
Friday, Muscle Shoals Police said charges were pending against two Romanian juveniles in an ATM skimming case from earlier this week.
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Sunday, two ATM skimming devices were found at Listerhill Credit Union locations in Muscle Shoals and Florence. Listerhill officials said no one's account information was stolen, because the skimming devices were up for about 3 hours.
Police said the two juveniles currently reside in Nashville, and they were able to identify them as suspects from cooperation with Decatur and Killen Police Departments.
Police said the case has now been handed over to the Colbert County Juvenile Probation Office.
SL Green Realty Corp., New York’s largest office building owner, has signed its third largest lease at its development rising next to Grand Central Terminal, in a sign of strength for a traditional part of midtown that has been viewed as vulnerable to the city’s trendy new office districts.
The Chicago-based law firm McDermott Will & Emery has agreed to move its New York office to 106,000 square feet in One Vanderbilt, which is expected to rise to 1,401 feet tall and be completed in 2020, according to SL Green. Law firm...
Chris Pratt attended his first public event since announcing he and wife, Anna Faris, filed for a legal separation. He accepted the Choice Sci-Fi Movie Actor Award at 2017 Teen Choice Awards and appeared to be in good spirits.
In his speech, Chris thanks his fans, his Guardians of the Galaxy writer/director James Gunn, and his “lord and savior, Jesus Christ.”
Last week, The Parks & Rec actor took to social media to make a statement about his marriage. He wrote on Facebook, “We tried hard for a long time, and we’re really disappointed. Our son has two parents who love him very much and for his sake we want to keep this situation as private as possible moving forward. We still have love for each other, will always cherish our time together and continue to have the deepest respect for one another.”
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Bartlett Police Department is looking for a man accused of robbing Captain D's.
The robbery happened Monday evening at the restaurant on Highway 64.
Police said the man entered the store, placed an order and flashed a pistol as he was handed his food.
He then went around the counter and stole $160 from the register.
If you know who committed this crime, call Bartlett PD.
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Singapore port’s container throughout in July has risen by 12.1% year-on-year to reach 2.88m teu, according to preliminary estimates from the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA).
Last month’s thoughput exceeded volumes of 2.57m teu registered in July 2016, figures from MPA showed.
On a month-on-month comparison, July volumes increased by 2.1% compared to 2.82m teu posted in June this year.
From January to July 2017, the port of Singapore moved a total throughput of 19.02m, an improvement of 7.2% compared to 17.75m teu in the same period of last year.
PanARMENIAN.Net - Lorde held a surprise pre-Coachella gig on Friday night, April 14. During the show, the "Royals" hitmaker debuted some tracks from her upcoming album "Melodrama", including "Sober", "Green Light Intro" and a "Sober Interlude", AceShowbiz said.
Lorde announced on Twitter her surprise show at Pappy & Harriets with tickets priced at $20 in celebration of her 20th birthday. "I'm playing my first show in 2 and a half years tonight at midnight. PAPPY & HARRIET'S, pioneertown. see you there," she wrote, "$20 tickets because i'm 20 and because i love you. let's get raucous before coachella on sunday night AHH."
Lorde was surprised when the tickets were sold out immediately. It was her first full-length gig since July 2014.
"Melodrama" is set to be released on June 16.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Omega Advisors Inc:
* Omega Advisors Inc ups share stake in Zynga Inc by 30.1 percent to 9.2 million class a shares - SEC filing
* Omega Advisors Inc cuts share stake in Facebook Inc by 10.2 percent to 236,200 class a shares
* Omega Advisors Inc cuts share stake in Netflix Inc by 16.3 percent to 65,000 shares
* Omega Advisors Inc cuts share stake in Ally Financial Inc by 10.1 percent to 710,147 shares
* Omega Advisors Inc - change in holdings are as of June 30, 2017 and compared with the previous quarter ended as of March 31, 2017 Source text for quarter ended June 30, 2017: (bit.ly/2vxgIhn) Source text for quarter ended March 31, 2017 (bit.ly/2ri6tsb) Further company coverage:
Pocket-sized Pomeranian stolen outside cafe in Sydney's inner-west, NSW Police say
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Police are investigating the theft of a small dog from a cafe in Sydney's inner-west yesterday.
The pocket Pomeranian, called Gizmo, escaped from a home in Wareemba, before walking to a nearby cafe on the corner of Great North Road and Coranto Street.
Two men allegedly took the dog about 3:00pm, taking him from outside the cafe.
Burwood Local Area Command have released camera vision of two men who they believe can help with the investigation.
They have been described as of Pacific Islander/Maori appearance and of large build, both wearing shorts and sunglasses.
Gizmo has been described as having beige fur, and was wearing a brown collar with a red tag.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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You’re invited to the official Woodward Dream Cruise charity preview party on Friday, Aug. 18.
The 15th Annual Cruisin’ to Drive Out Hunger hosted by Westborn Market will be held at 27659 Woodward Avenue from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. in Berkley, MI.
The event features delicious food from local restaurants, live entertainment, dancing and of course classic car action.
Highlights of the event include:
⦁ Metro Detroit’s best taste fest
⦁ Sneak preview of the Woodward Dream Cruise
⦁ Specialty cocktails and craft brews
⦁ Live music by Larry Lee & The Back In The Day Band
⦁ Photo booth fun
⦁ Valet parking
⦁ Silent auction featuring the best of metro Detroit
⦁ Dress code is summer chic
Tickets are $150 each. $100 of each ticket is tax deductible.
All guests must be 21 or older to attend.
You can purchase tickets online or at the door.
KAISER is at MVP stage right now and it’s available here: https://www.kaiser-web.io
I’ve been working on this for a while now and I thought it would a good test to share it with HN and hopefully receive some valuable feedback in the process.
I’m focusing on making a Project Management app for software teams that developers and project managers can get on with and I like the idea of building it around individual user-specific task queues.
It’s early days and the direction of the app isn’t finalised yet, so any feedback you provide could help shape the future direction of the project. Even if you don’t like the concept of KAISER, I would love to hear why, and more generally, about your current problems/thoughts/ideas regarding project management.
Thanks, Paul.
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has given out N17 million to winners of its Tennis Cup 2017 competition.
Picture to the Editor by Eric Ulevik of North Turramurra. "``Early one morning on our back deck this green tree snake appeared! It wasn't frightened - but we kept our distance - and once it went back into the tree it was camouflaged - so out of sight, out of mind.'
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The young man shot multiple times in east Athens last month was a purported gang member who allegedly provoked the shooting by trying to rob drugs from the shooting suspect. In addition to being the victim of a Jan. 31 shooting on Eastwood Court, 20-year-old Johntavis Hull was the suspect in an unrelated shooting three days earlier during a gang party in west Athens in which a man was wounded.
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The House of Representatives that takes the oath of office on Tuesday will include its first Indian-American woman. The Senate will have a record number of women, including its first Latina.
The new Congress reflects the diversity of America, but also the sharply different makeups of the two political parties. White men will account for 87% of House Republicans, the same as last session, but only 41% of House Democrats, a 2% drop...
THREE people have been injured in a two car crash at Kanigan.
UPDATE: THREE people have been taken to Gympie Hospital with minor injuries after a tw car crash at Kanigan.
A QAS spokesperson said both drivers - a man in his 30s with "superficial abrasions” and a woman in her 20s with "abdominal pain” - and a young girl (who suffered injuries from her seat belt) were transported in a stable condition for further assessment.
According to reports, both vehicles were involved in a T-bone collision on the Bruce Hwy about 2.40pm today.
EARLIER: THREE people have been injured in a two car crash on the Bruce Hwy at Kanigan.
According to reports, the two vehicles were involved in a T-bone collision about 2.40pm this afternoon.
Both drivers - one man and one woman - and a young girl are being assessed by emergency services at the scene for minor injuries.
Texas man arrested after heroin seized in Nebraska
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The Nebraska State Patrol says a Texas man has been arrested after an undercover investigator found 11 pounds of heroin on him, including some strapped to his torso.
The patrol says the investigator was at the bus station near downtown Omaha when he saw a man wearing a jacket at 6 a.m. Monday, while temperatures were in the 70s.
The patrol says the man agreed to a search of his bag and backpack, which turned up two clear-wrapped packages of drugs. The patrol says eight more packages wrapped in a band around his torso were found. The estimated street value of the heroin is $250,000.
Investigators say the 25-year-old man from El Paso, Texas, was headed to Iowa City. He's charged with possession of 140 grams or more of heroin and having no drug tax stamp. He remains in the Douglas County jail.
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Johnson City police say a human fetus was found at the city’s Waste Water Treatment Facility.
The fetus was found by workers on Saturday in the facility’s intake flows that service the areas south of Science Hill High School into the Milligan Highway and Sinking Creek Road area.
Police said the fetus was taken to William L. Jenkins Forensic Center for an autopsy.
Police is asking the public for assistance in identifying the mother of the fetus “to ensure her safety and well-being during this time to ensure proper medical attention has been sought.”
Anyone with information is urged to call 423-434-6166 or Crime Stoppers at 423-434-6158.
Signal's blog post about video calling caught my attention today. Moxie says they switched to webRTC for the actual streaming part of the call. That's what Hangouts, Mozilla Hello, Whatsapp, and Skype use, too. So why does it seem like call quality varies so much between services? Is it just different logic for codec/size negotiation? If that's the case, why is (non-webRTC, closed source) Facetime so much more reliable than the rest?
‘Blade Runner 2049’ has to live up to one of Hollywood’s most inspirational films
”Blade Runner,” directed by Ridley Scott and released by Time Warner Inc.’s Warner Bros. studio, was anything but a commercial success. But for future fans of the film and aspiring filmmakers, the film had a significant impact.
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LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - The Louisville Zoo is hosting a job fair for seasonal employees this weekend.
According to the zoo's website, applicants can apply on Saturday, January 7th, between 10 in the morning and two in the afternoon. This is the only day new candidates can apply.
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The zoo says that they will not be accepting online applications for new hires. The window for returning employees to apply online has closed.
All applicants must be a minimum of 16 years old.
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This is the closest thing to MTV Cribs as Jon Bon Jovi’s gonna get. Nice views, right?
He’s selling his 4 bedroom, 4.5 bathroom West Village home for $20,225,759.22 Cdn (15,950,000 if you have US $). This place has an indoor pool, a Concierge and a Doorman!
The rest of the listing is here via corcoran.com if you have any desire to see the rest of the place or if you’re into moving to NYC. ~Megan
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Michael Byers, the Canada Research Chair in Global Politics and International Law at UBC, wrote an op-ed for the Globe and Mail after a Canadian satellite manufacturer was sold to a Chinese communications firm.
He wrote that “a review by CSIS would have warned that investments by the same Chinese company have raised security concerns in other countries.”
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Forest Lake residents and neighborhoods around the community participated in Night to Unite on Aug. 1, like the gathering on Jason Avenue North, where Forest Lake Police officer Pat Ferguson stopped by and local resident Daniel Cleary roasted a pig for his neighbors.
The driveway to Karen Morehead’s home was chalked with a welcoming message the evening of the event.
Adrianna Leohr enjoys the Night to Unite festivities at the Forest Lake American Legion.
Anthony Joshua’s heavyweight title defense against longtime champion Wladimir Klitschko will be broadcast on both Showtime and HBO in the United States.
The two premium cable networks worked out an unusual agreement to televise the April 29 fight from London, with Showtime airing the fight live and HBO doing it later in the evening on a delayed broadcast.
Both networks will use their own announcers for the bout.
Joshua, the British 2012 Olympic gold medalist, has fought exclusively for Showtime, while Klitschko has long had a deal with HBO for his fights.
The fight, which is expected to draw 90,000 to Wembley Stadium, features an undefeated champion in the big-hitting Joshua (18-0, 18 KOs) against Klitschko (64-4, 53 KOs), the long-running champion who lost his titles to Tyson Fury in his last fight in 2015.
Khartoum - The Sudanese Savings and Social Development Bank has announced electronic service Kick off represented in payment via banking mobile telephone which is
connected to the customer’s account
The General Manager of the Bank said that via the service the customer manage his account and pay the charges of form 15, along with the service of linking the accounts of body coroprates to manage their accounts via the internet.
He further disclosed, while addressing yesterday at the Bank hall the conference of the bank branch managers, that the bank capital was extnded to SDG229 million and the horizontal spread of the bank branches in the cities and loclaities of Sudan totalling 54 branches
He noted that the volume of deposits have risen up to SDG2674 million in the previous year 2016, while the profites have totaled SDG140 million and the size of defaulting declined down to 3.46% in the year 2016
April 20 China Evergrande Group
* Kailong Real Estate and Hengda Real Estate entered into a supplemental agreement with Shenzhen Investment and Shenzhen Real Estate
* Company would like to inform shareholders that owing to preparation work in relation to proposed reorganisation is still on-going
* Deal to extend exclusivity period and term of cooperation agreement from original seven months from date of cooperation agreement to 31 dec 2017 Source text (bit.ly/2oTS6u8) Further company coverage:
Around The World In 80 Days comes to Nottingham’s Theatre Royal from July 11-15.
Adapted from the Jules Verne story by Laura Eason and directed by Theresa Heskins, in this play the mysterious and fabulously wealthy Phileas Fogg wagers his life’s fortune that he can circumnavigate the globe in just 80 days.
Join him and his loyal valet Passepartout, as they voyage from the misty alleys of Victorian London to the exotic subcontinent and the Wild West in a race against the clock.
Theresa Heskins’s celebrated production is on six month UK tour including a summer season in London and a Christmas engagement at the Lowry.
A cast of eight play over 125 characters in this imaginative, high-spirited escapade including six trains, five boats, four fights, three dances, two circus acts and an elephant!
Tickets are £27.50 - £12.50. Go to www.trch.co.uk or call 0115 989 5555.
× Mexican restaurant Café Rio closes in Short Pump
SHORT PUMP, Va. — Roughly 18 months after it opened its doors locally, a national fast casual restaurant chain has closed its lone Richmond location.
Café Rio, at 11825 W. Broad St. in The Corner at Short Pump shopping center, shut its doors earlier this month, confirmed Alicia Farrell, a broker with Richmond-based Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer.
She oversees the center’s leasing with fellow brokers Nicki Jassy and Connie Jordan Nielsen.
The restaurant, which opened in September 2015, has until Feb. 20 to vacate the space, Farrell said.
Workers were seen moving Café Rio-branded material and equipment from the 3,000-square-foot space Tuesday afternoon.
Exterior signs with the chain’s brand also were removed.
Click here to read more about the future of the Short Pump shopping center.
An 82-year-old Guelph woman is recovering from minor injuries after she was struck by a vehicle in the city’s south end.
On Tuesday at around 9:40 a.m., officers were called to the area of Clair Road and Gordon Street for the report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle.
The woman was transported to Guelph General Hospital where she was treated for minor injuries.
A 58-year-old man has been charged with fail to yield.
Taking a cue from the years it spent navigating its way through Bollywood’s labyrinthine ways before changing tracks, Disney is pulling out every marketing trick in the book to promote its latest release from the Marvel cinematic universe, Avengers: Infinity War.
The studio says it has upped the marketing budget to double that it spent on Jungle Book, has tied up with more than 60 retail outlets for in-store promotions and merchandise sales and is releasing the movie in three languages apart from English. According to industry estimates, the studio could be spending close to Rs ...
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OSLO, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Norway's finance ministry has appointed a commission to assess the management of the country's $975-billion sovereign wealth fund, it said on Monday.
The commission will assess the fund's investments in equities, fixed income and real estate portfolios, and report back to the ministry by January 2018. Its conclusions will be part of a white paper due in spring 2018.
The finance ministry holds the formal responsibility for the management of the fund, while the operational management is carried out by Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM), a unit of the central bank.
The fund's management is assessed every four years.
Approximately 120 children kindergarten to 6th grade students attended 'Camp Invention' at the elementary school. The program is aimed to exercise their creative abilities through problem solving and innovative learning.
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KABUL: In a meeting with the Acting Minister of Information and Culture and Deputy to the Youth Affairs, Dr. Kamal Sadat, chief and some members of Nayeb Aminullah Khan Logary Council asked him of naming Beni Hesar Avenue after him, BNA reported the other day. Dr. Sadat said Nayeb Aminullah Khan belonged to the entire people of Afghanistan and his office planned to hold a seminar related to him and the activities he has done, quoted the agency. He said their suggestion would be taken to the Roads Naming Commission. The Kabul Times
Repealing the Johnson Amendment will create a loophole in campaign disclosure laws; nonpartisanship is a cornerstone principle that has strengthened the public’s trust of the charitable community.
Egypt's parliament on Wednesday approved a maritime accord with Saudi Arabia that transfers the two strategic Red Sea islands of Sanafir and Tiran to the kingdom. The approval came a day after an Egyptian parliamentary committee approved the same agreement by a majority of 35 to eight.
Wednesday's vote came after days of heated debate in parliament with opponents even interrupting one committee session with chanting, reported AFP.
Dennis Edwards, the lead singer of Motown group The Temptations, has died. He was 74 years old.
Edwards, a native of Detroit, died Friday in Chicago according to Variety. Edwards' family confirmed his death to CBS.
Edwards joined the The Temptations in 1968. Though he wasn't an original member of the group, he sang lead vocals on some of the band's biggest hits, including "Papa Was a Rollin' Stone" and "I Can't Get Next to You."
He stayed with band until 1977, and later returned in 1980.
Edwards would have turned 75 on Saturday.
More on this as it develops.
April 28 Valero Energy Partners Lp
* Valero Energy Partners LP reports 2017 first quarter results
* Q1 revenue $106 million versus $79 million
* Valero Energy Partners LP - partnership reaffirmed its expectation for 2017 capital expenditures of approximately $49 million
* Qtrly net income per unit $0.72
* Valero Energy- on April 20, board of VLP's general partner declared Q1 2017 cash distribution $0.4275/unit; represents 5.2 pct increase from Q4 of 2016
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.69, revenue view $103.0 million -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
March 19 (Reuters) - Shenzhen Genvict Technologies Co Ltd
* Says it sees net profit for FY 2018 Q1 to decrease by 70 percent to 95 percent, or to be 2.1 million yuan to 12.8 million yuan
* Says the net profit of FY 2017 Q1 was 42.6 million yuan
* Comments that decreased orders and subsidy as well as increased R&D expenses and operation expenses as main reasons for the forecast
Source text in Chinese:goo.gl/ubfApS
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
Several Franklin Park buildings were damaged by fire Tuesday night. Authorities said they suspect that fireworks caused the blaze.The Franklin Park Fire Department responded to a call of a fire at the Franklin Park ice arena. Firefighters found two garages in the 9600 block of Reeves Court fully engulfed in fire, which then spread to the ice arena.The two garages were severely damaged, police said. Officials said the owner of one of the buildings admitted to lighting fireworks.Police are investigating to determine whether charges are warranted.
CVS Health is a leading integrated healthcare company with a large retail pharmacy footprint and in-house pharmacy benefits manager. This last year has been a tough one for the company, with lost business and public fears over the PBM business model.
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Truly, some acceleration to behold!
True Cousins, a Danish pure electric drag racing team, has set a new NEDRA world record for the 1/8-mile track.
Their TC-X vehicle notched a 4.8968 second time and 233 km/h (144.8 mph) at the Malmø Raceway in Sweden.
It was just a year ago, and also in August, that the TC-X was tops in the XS/A3 (Extreme Street / 408V nominal voltage) vehicle class at 5.129 seconds and 137.8 mph.
The full list of NEDRA record holders is available here.
Dolphins coach Adam Gase said Mike Pouncey will be allowed to play in one preseason game.
CEDAR CITY, Utah (AP) — Brandon Better and Dwayne Morgan combined to score 31 points as Southern Utah rallied late and then held off Idaho State 84-80 to halt a three-game skid in Big Sky Conference play on Saturday afternoon.
Trailing 64-53, Morgan scored seven straight points to spark a 19-4 run, capped by Morgan’s two free throws for a 72-68 lead with 5:05 left. The Thunderbirds pushed their advantage to 79-72 as they held Idaho State to just four points over seven minutes.
Idaho State’s Brandon Boyd made three consecutive free throws, Jared Stutzman nailed a 3 and Boyd followed with a layup to close to 82-80 with 12 seconds left. Better was fouled and made both free throws to seal the victory as Southern Utah made 11 free throws down the stretch.
Better had 16 points, hitting four from distance, and Morgan added 15 points. Jamal Aytes and Christian Musoko had 12 points apiece for Southern Utah (9-13, 3-8).
Stutzman had 23 points and Boyd added 22 for Idaho State (10-11, 5-5).
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Tables, Ladders, and Chairs OH MY! WWE’s TLC at the Target Center on Oct. 22! Win tickets at 3pm when Remy kicks off his show!
WASHINGTON (AP) — A nuclear reactor investment firm that once hired Michael Flynn as a security adviser is denying a report from a congressional whistleblower that Flynn sent text messages during President Donald Trump’s inauguration saying the company’s Mideast reactor project was “good to go” and that U.S. sanctions hobbling the project would be “ripped up.”
A senior scientist with ACU Strategies informed the ranking Democrat on the House Oversight committee that phone records showed no communications by Flynn, then Trump’s national security adviser.
Last week, Maryland Democrat Rep. Eljjah Cummings said the whistleblower’s account raised concerns about the blurring of Flynn’s private and public interests and his efforts to reel back financial sanctions against Russia. ACU’s plan to build reactors across the Mideast had been stymied by those sanctions.
A police officer has been stabbed to death by a suspected member of Islamic State, according to Turkish media. Police had detained a man thought to be planning a bomb attack on behalf of the extremist group in an anti-terror operation, Turkey's Anadolu news agency said. skynews 2:00:00 AM CEST
HOPKINTON, Mass. (AP) — State police say a man has died after a one-car crash on Interstate 495 in Hopkinton over the weekend.
Police say troopers and firefighters found the 30-year-old on Sunday morning on the northbound side of the highway.
Authorities say he suffered life-threatening injuries and was trapped inside the front section of the vehicle, which was broken into numerous pieces.
Firefighters removed the driver from the crash.
A medical helicopter landed on the highway, but emergency workers couldn’t stabilize him. He was later declared dead at a hospital.
The man’s identity wasn’t immediately released.
Authorities say excessive speed appears to have contributed to the wreck. An investigation remains ongoing.
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Quote: It was bedlam, pandemonium and hell rolled into one.
– Eyewitness
On April 18, 1906, an earthquake and subsequent fires devastated San Francisco, California, leaving more than 3,000 people dead and destroying more than 28,000 buildings.
The earthquake occurred at 5:13 a.
m.
with its epicentre offshore of San Francisco, which then had a population of approximately 400,000 people.
The greatest devastation resulted from the fires that quickly followed the quake.
The initial tremors destroyed the city’s water mains, leaving firefighters with no means of combating the growing blaze, which burned for several days and consumed much of the city.
Despite the utter devastation, San Francisco quickly recovered from the earthquake, and the destruction actually allowed planners to create a new and improved city.
Maybe don't watch this one with the sound turned on at work unless you want to give a very weird explanation to your co-workers, but YouTuber flypiefilms has compiled a video of every grunt uttered by Tom Hardy in BBC drama Taboo so far.
There may be more episodes to come, but so far the actor – who plays James Keziah Delaney – has emitted over 70 grunts.
These range from "HM!" to "hmyrghh" to "umh".
Be warned: having watched (and listened to) the supercut, it will be hard not to notice every last Tom Hardy grunt when the series continues on Saturday. Click "play" at your peril.
The next episode of Taboo will air on Saturday 18th February on BBC1 at 9.15pm
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A murder suspect who had been booked into a Central Texas jail with bond initially set at $4 billion bond has been released after he posted a reduced bond of $151,000.
London - Debenhams reportedly paid its chief executive officer Sergio Bucher 1,3 million pounds during his first year on the job, as it faces slipping profits and increasing concerns over the difficult Christmas trading period.
Bucher, who joined the team at the department store last October from Amazon Fashion Europe, was awarded nearly 900,000 pounds in addition to a one-off compensation payment of 455,184 pounds for wages he missed from Amazon Fashion Europe when he took on his role at Debenhams, according to This Is Money.
T he CEO’s pay rate at Debenhams is said to be close to double the amount paid to his predecessor Michael Sharp, who received a total of 690,530 pounds in pay for 2016. News concerning Bucher’s large pay package comes as the department store warns it is set to face tough Christmas trading during its peak season, but was investing in strengthening its digital services to better serve customers during peak trading.
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NEWNAN, Ga. — A Georgia restaurant owner says he is investigating after an employee called 911 on an African-American family who had stopped for dinner during a vacation.
WSB-TV reports that Felicia and Othniel Dobson of North Carolina on Monday had stopped for dinner at a Subway in Newnan with their four children, ages 8 to 19, when a restaurant employee called police.
In the 911 call, the employee said there are “eight people in a van” who were going back forth to the bathroom and possibly putting soda in water cups.
The couple said the responding police officer and store owner apologized.
Felicia Dobson said the family did nothing wrong and “can’t change our skin color.”
In a statement, Subway franchisee Rosh Patel said he has reiterated “the importance of making everyone feel welcome.”
Police Scotland can confirm that a 12 year old boy has been charged in relation to an incident in the Mearns area earlier this month.
The incident occurred at around 3.30pm on Monday, June 12, 2017.
A report will be sent to the Youth Justice Management Unit.
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Fenit 0-7 Park
the Premier side and National Cup semi-finalists were too strong for Division 2 champions Fenit
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Killarney Athletic 0-5 Mastergeeha
John Murphy 12’s Shield semi-final
Killorglin C 3-5 Mastergeeha
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John Joe Naughton 13’s Shield semi-final
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Killers of bank agent explains why the deceased was killed ( Read full story here )
The Ogun State Police command have arrested 8 suspected killers of a bank agent, identified as Sunday Awodiran,in Ogun State. The deceased was stabbed to death at 9:45 p.m. on May 14, at Lambe junction, Alausa Village, Ifo, Ogun State, after his killers robbed him of N200,000 cash, recharge cards and Automated Teller Machine (ATM) …
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- Above is a look back at WWE's Super Bowl ad from 1998 featuring The Rock, The Undertaker, Vince McMahon, and "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. The footage gives a behind the scenes look at how it was all put together.
- WWE's latest poll asked fans: "Who do you want to see Ronda Rousey fight first in WWE?" As of this writing, the top five picks are Charlotte (32 percent), Asuka (28 percent), "Other" (10 percent), Nia Jax (7 percent), and Alexa Bliss (6 percent). The other women on the list are: Ember Moon, Nikki Bella, Becky Lynch, Bayley, and Sasha Banks.
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- Earlier today, The Rock posted a movie poster for his upcoming film, Skyscraper on his Instagram. A teaser will be shown of the movie during the Super Bowl on Sunday and Rock will then launch the full movie trailer when he appears on a live episode of The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon after the Super Bowl.
CLEVELAND (AP) – A vigil has been held in Cleveland for the victim of a deadly shooting that was videotaped and then posted on Facebook.
Dozens of family, friends and community members gathered Monday evening to remember 74-year-old Robert Godwin Sr. They carried flowers and balloons and hugged and comforted each other, while urging an end to the violence on their city streets.
Police say 37-year-old Steve Stephens killed Godwin Sunday afternoon in what appeared to be a random shooting while the retiree was picking up aluminum cans. Stephens then uploaded the gruesome video of the killing to Facebook.
Authorities are searching multiple states for Stephens, who is considered armed and dangerous. A $50,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the capture and prosecution of him.
Isolated snow showers this evening mainly west of I-25 but a shower or two could push east. Any accumulations will be under 1".
B is for Build continues working on the 1973 Datsun 240Z project. The goal of the project is to restore the 240Z and install a 5.0 L S85 V10 and SMG transmission from a 2007 BMW M5. In these videos Chris builds the custom frame and jigs for the front and rear subframes.
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Coronation Street dog Eccles was poisoned, Ryan Connor (played by Ryan Prescott) collapsed with a head injury and Jack Webster (Kyran Bowes) was suffering from further complications with sepsis.
Fans were not impressed when Eccles the dog was found by Toyah Battersby (Georgia Taylor) and instantly took to social media.
One viewer said: “@itvcorrie F**king disgusts me that you even put that in. We are aware of animal cruelty. All you want is ratings. Time to get some real writers on this show.”
“@itvcorrie And the best dog in soap acting award goes to…….” posted another.
A third added: “@itvcorrie just letting you know now, if anything happens to Eccles I won't be watching the show again! #Corrie x.”
Your workday host is a longtime Seattle Radio Midday Air-Personality. Shellie grew up in Burien and now lives in West Seattle. She’s the on-court Entertainment Emcee for our 2X WNBA Championship Team SEATTLE STORM. Shellie is also committed to Children’s Hospital with weekly participation in their CHILD LIFE Program, dedicating over a 100 hours of volunteer time annually. People ask all the time, “What’s your favorite part of the job?”, and my response is YOU! Sure I get to meet all kinds of famous people, but it’s engaging with the people and their Northwest families that makes me happy”
The MET office has issued blanket yellow warnings across Scotland covering Saturday night into Sunday morning.
Motorists and pedestrians have been warned of ice patches on untreated roads across the country while snow showers are expected over northern regions.
A further 5 to 10 cm of snow is expected to fall on mountain terrain.
Parts of England and Wales are expected to feel the impact of the weather more than in Scotland.
The Midlands, parts of northern England and north Wales faces the next weather onslaught, where an amber “be prepared” alert has been issued for between 4am and 6pm on Sunday.
The Met Office said as much as 20cm of snow could fall in places, which it described as “a real cause for concern”. A spokesman said: “There is a good chance that some rural communities could become cut off.”
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Calif. Real Property Transactions May Need CEQA Review
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 9:35 AM EDT) -- Private parties who plan to jump into a real property transaction with a public agency should be aware that their deal could be impacted or held up by the California Environmental Quality Act.
If not fully informed of the recent legal developments pertaining to CEQA compliance and real property, parties may find themselves unable to close the deal on time or caught up in lengthy and costly litigation.
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A local resident who filmed this dramatic footage of the Grenfell Tower fire in west London on June 14 was among several people and businesses in the area to offer assistance to those affected by the blaze. The person who recorded this video asked anyone in need of a place to stay to message him. Other locals shared food, water and clothes, while businesses also handed out supplies.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Document storage company Iron Mountain Inc said on Monday it would buy the U.S. operations of IO Data Centers LLC for about $1.32 billion.
Under the deal, Iron Mountain will acquire the land and buildings associated with four data centers in Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona; Edison, New Jersey; and Columbus, Ohio. (Reporting by Sonam Rai in Bengaluru; Editing by Anil D‘Silva)
If you want to be in Lambeau Field to see the Green Bay Packers Sunday, you'd better move quickly.
Team officials announced that around 8,000 tickets are available online for Sunday's first-round Wild Card playoff matchup versus the New York Giants.
The tickets are only available online only, and range from $118 to $145.
Officials say the tickets are those that season ticket holders elected not to purchase.
The game kicks off at 3:40 p.m.
Ryan Seacrest gets stuck in Times Square elevator, rescued
NEW YORK (AP) – TV host Ryan Seacrest says he and about five other people got stuck in a Times Square elevator before an appearance on ABC’s “Good Morning America” and were rescued by firefighters.
The host of “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest” was heading up to the crystal ball on Friday morning when the elevator got stuck. He posted short videos from the elevator on Twitter. The group made phone calls and joked about broadcasting from the space if necessary.
About 35 minutes after Seacrest’s initial post he sent a video of a grinning New York firefighter prying open the elevator doors to cheers. Seacrest and the others thanked the firefighters and walked out.
The annual show rings in the New Year among hundreds of thousands of Times Square revelers.
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Ten soon to be released inmates at Madison Correctional Facility graduated from a newly created welding program. The partnership teaches the women everything they need to know to get good paying, in-demand jobs once they're released.
This Oct. 8, 2016 file photo shows Sidney Poitier speaking at the 2016 Carousel Of Hope Ball in Beverly Hills, Calif. Turner Classic Movies is recognizing Poitier, Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher at its eighth annual TCM Classic Film Festival in April.
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The U.S. Census Bureau released new migration data Dec. 20, and it's frightening. Illinois has a massive people problem.
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Hardaway scored 22 points (7-15 FG, 4-11 3Pt, 4-4 FT) while adding two rebounds, two steals and an assist in 31 minutes during Monday's 110-92 win over the Bulls.
It's the fifth time in the last eight games Hardaway has scored more than 20 points, and he's averaging 21.1 points, 4.1 boards and 2.6 three-pointers over that stretch, The Knicks are just playing out the string on the season, but Hardaway at least is taking advantage of his minutes and opportunities.
LOS ANGELES (AP)  AP sources say doctors believe Eagles star Carson Wentz, an MVP favorite, has a torn ACL. He will have an MRI to confirm.
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An elderly passenger has died after a bus in West Lothian braked suddenly, causing her to fall.
The 82-year-old woman was on a number 38A First bus in High Street in Linlithgow on Saturday.
She was taken by ambulance to St John's Hospital, Livingston, shortly after 16:25.
The woman died in hospital at about 21:00. Police said her death is being treated as non-suspicious and a report will be sent to the procurator fiscal.
Insp Richard Latto, of Police Scotland, said: "This is a tragic collision and our thoughts are with the lady's family at this sad time.
"We are eager to establish to dull circumstances of this incident and would ask anyone who was on the 38A bus in Linlithgow High Street, or who saw the incident from the street, to get in touch with us as soon as possible."
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Kenny Wells admires his father, who is a very successful businessman. Based on the pioneer spirit of his ancestors, he established a well-working mining company. However, after his dead, Kenny loses his inheritance as well as the company.
He vacillates between desperation and responsibility, and the duty to keep the business of his forefathers running. Kenny is driven by their pioneer spirit. This leads him to Indonesia.
There, he meets the geologist Michael Acosta. Like Kenny, Michael was formerly very successful, but now he experiences a streak of bad luck. Eager to find gold, together they explore the jungle of Indonesia as well as the Wall Street. But, what will expect them there?
A federal judge is warning President Donald Trump’s former campaign chairman that he shouldn’t be trying his case in the press. That includes drafting opinion essays published in other countries.
U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson told Paul Manafort that his editing of an op-ed that appeared in an English-language newspaper in Ukraine is not something she is going to tolerate.
The judge’s warning came after special counsel Robert Mueller’s prosecutors discovered that Manafort edited an op-ed published in the Kyiv Post last week. The article appeared under the name of a former Ukraine official. It discussed Manafort’s consulting work in Ukraine, which is at the heart of the case against him.
The judge has barred Manafort and the prosecution from making public statements about his case.
Andre Houston Bullock, 52 of Rome, was arrested this week after he allegedly grabbed a 41 year-old female by the throat and proceeded to cause physical and visible injury to her.
Reports stated that the crime occurred around 2 am on News Years.
Bullock is charged with battery.
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Katrina Kaif all set to make her Hollywood debut
After Priyanka Chopra and Deepika Padukone trying their luck, it is Katrina Kaif’s turn to go international with a new project from Hollywood.
The actress is currently in Los Angeles and has been meeting members from FOX Studios. Apparently she visited studios with her trainer friend as hinted in her instagram post.
“Sometimes life takes you on adventures.” she captioned.
Meanwhile, Avengers star Jeremy Renner has also followed Katrina on instagram leading to more speculations regarding her Hollywood debut. She is the only Bollywood actress to be followed by Jeremy on the social media site.
Calling Bollywood ‘home’ earlier in the interviews Katrina said it would be a lovely experience if she does a Hollywood film.
March 19 (Reuters) - Macauto Industrial Co Ltd
* Says it will use undistributed profit to pay cash dividend of T$5.3 per share to shareholders for 2017
* Says it will pay cash dividend of T$397 million in total
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Deck the walls . . . with art! Create drawings, prints, and paintings inspired by master artists in the exhibition Degas to Picasso: Creating Modernism in France. Learn a few words en francais, enjoy French tunes by the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music’s Suzuki Ensemble, and more.
Kohl’s Art Generation Family Sundays are free with Museum admission, and kids 12 and under are free every day the Museum is open thanks to Kohl’s Cares. Free for Museum members as well as Boys and Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee members.
A number of police cars swooped on a property in Worksop this afternoon.
Around eight police cars attended the scene, on Pelham Street, and a helicopter hovered overhead at around 4pm today (Friday, October 6).
Three police cars then made their way to Watson Road.
It is understood that officers from South Yorkshire Police were trying to locate a wanted man from their area, but were unsuccessful.
“No arrests were made and police are now leaving the scene,” confirmed a South Yorkshire Police spokesperson.
A bystander said: “I saw all these police cars hurtling down the bypass and followed them here. You know it’s something serious when there’s this many.”
A Pelham Street resident said: “I’ve never seen so many police cars in my life. We were all thought something really bad had happened.”
Sheikh Hamdan visited several residential, commercial, industrial and investment areas that were recently surveyed, with the aim of developing them as residential and commercial properties for the emirate’s people.
Sheikh Hamdan also inspected the Madinat Zayed-Al Mirfa Road Project, which is being managed by the Department of Transport in Abu Dhabi and is being constructed by the Abu Dhabi General Services, Musanada, with an allocated budget of around AED617 million.
Sheikh Hamdan received, at the Mohammed Al Falahi Al Yasi Majlis in Al Mirfa, several local residents and listened to their opinions on various matters related to the services offered to them. He also asked them about their conditions and reviewed the work of local services sectors.
Sheikh Hamdan’s conversation reflects the relations between the wise Leadership and the people, as well as their interest and care for children and their concern for the lives and needs of the Emiratis.
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The suspended Suffolk register of probate is alleging he faced resistance and sabotage by longtime court employees who resented his efforts to diversify the staff and hire people with language skills to assist residents who don't speak English. An attorney for register Felix D. Arroyo said Monday that Arroyo inherited an office hobbled by years of mismanagement and cronyism.
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Ikea is recalling a model of gas hobs sold in its UK stores because of an issue with carbon monoxide emissions.
Eldslaga hobs bought before 1 January 2018 are affected - and the Swedish furniture retailer is urging customers to stop using the rapid burner in the upper-right corner of the appliance.
The recall comes after an investigation found that CO emissions were above EU limits.
Ikea is describing the recall as a "precautionary measure" and stressed there was no elevated risk of fire or explosion.
It has blamed the fault on "human error" which resulted in the wrong gas injector being installed.
Image: Ikea blamed human error for the problem gas hobs
Eldslaga hobs were sold in 22 European countries - and Ikea is asking anyone affected to contact its customer service team to book a home visit by a technician who can repair the fault.
A receipt is not needed and the company said it would do its "utmost" to minimise the waiting time.
"Ikea apologised for any inconvenience this may cause," a spokesman said.
WASHINGTON U.S. officials said on Friday they had tracked a North Korean missile launch and were working to determine the type of missile used and the distance it flew.
The officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the test took place around 4:30 p.m. EST (2030 GMT).
Earlier, South Korea's military said North Korea test-fired a ballistic missile on Saturday from a region north of its capital but it appeared to have failed.
(Reporting by Idrees Ali; Editing by James Dalgleish)
Earlier this week, a leaked picture made its way around the web showing panels for the front of the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL .
The panel for the regular Pixel 3 shows an 18:9 ratio with much slimmer bezels compared to the Pixel 2, and with the Pixel 3 XL, we've got that infamous notch.
We can't confirm how legit/fabricated this leak is, but a notch on the Pixel 3 XL isn't unlikely in the slightest. Some of the AC forum members shared their thoughts on a notched Pixel 3 XL, and this is what they had to say.
YORK, Pa. (AP) - One of five black women golfers who say they were told to leave a Pennsylvania club says it felt like they were "playing with targets on our backs."
Sandra Harrison says representatives of the Grandview Golf Club in York told the group at the second hole they were playing too slowly.
After the ninth hole, an hour and a half later, she says they were told they took too long a break and needed to leave.
She says she and two other women left because they were so rattled by the treatment.
The club called police on the two women who remained. No charges were filed.
Club co-owner JJ Chronister has said she called the women personally to "sincerely apologize."
Harrison says she's still traumatized and hurt.
Jaelene Hinkle revealed she decided not to play for the U.S. women's national team last year because her Christian faith prevented her from wearing a jersey that commemorated LGBTQ Pride Month.
Hinkle revealed the reason for her decision last June in an interview posted Wednesday on The 700 Club website. No formal reason for her absence was given by the national team at the time.
"I just felt so convicted in my spirit that it wasn't my job to wear this jersey," she said.
Hinkle has not been called up to the national team since.
A defender, Hinkle plays for the North Carolina Courage of the National Women's Soccer League. The Courage visited the Portland Thorns on Thursday night, and there were boos heard when she was announced in the starting lineup.
Hinkle did not comment after the match.
The Courage, who rank atop the NWSL standings, beat the Thorns 4-1.
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — The Cyprus Cooperative Bank says it’s looking for investors to buy up the lender either in whole or in part.
The bank said Monday it has appointed Citigroup Global Markets to look for investors as part of its strategic plan.
The deadline for expressions of interest is March 29.
The bank is 77-percent state-owned and is the leader in the amount of deposits held by Cypriots.
But it’s weighed down by bad loans — more than 58 percent of the total.
That was a consequence of a 2013 banking crisis that forced Cyprus to accept a rescue deal that included a seizure of unsecured deposits in the country’s two largest lenders.
Finance Minister Harris Georgiades said the move would help rebuild confidence and credibility in the bank.
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Biofuel Trader OK'd To Register $32M Award Out Of NY State
Law360, New York (February 2, 2018, 5:00 PM EST) -- A New York federal judge on Thursday cleared a Singapore biofuel trader to register in Utah and California a $32 million judgment issued over a fuel contract dispute, finding the trader has “good cause” to file the judgment in states where the company it was awarded against has assets.
U.S. District Judge J. Paul Oetken granted a motion by LifeTree Trading Pte. Ltd. to register the award outside New York jurisdiction because the company it was issued against, biofuel producer Washakie Renewable Energy, may have a...
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The FDNY has knocked out a fire at Citi Field in Queens Wednesday. (Published 19 minutes ago)
Firefighters have gotten a fire at Citi Field under control.
The FDNY says the blaze started in a display case. Video on social media shows flames bursting just inside an entrance to the stadium, with heavy smoke billowing out.
The sprinklers did go off, fire officials say. No one was hurt.
Apropos to the @mets season, Citi Field is on 🔥#mets #dumpsterfire #nyc #queens A post shared by Raul Jimenez II (@raul.jimenezii) on May 30, 2018 at 12:46pm PDT
It's not clear what caused the fire. One witness said on Twitter said, "Unsure what happened but I heard a loud blast at Citi Field and then saw smoke and this fire."
The Mets are away, scheduled to play at Atlanta Braves Wednesday evening.
2017 was a busy TV year, from sleeper hit shows (“The Good Doctor”) to new prestige powerhouses (“The Handmaid’s Tale”) to older shows reaching thought-provoking conclusions (“The Leftovers”). But any...
At the University of Rhode Island’s 127th commencement May 18-19, more than 3,200 undergraduate and 770 graduate students became the university’s newest alumni.
Samantha Crane of Santa Barbara received a bachelor of arts degree in marine affairs with a minor in political science.
Students who received the honor summa cum laude graduated with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.7; students who received the honor of magna cum laude graduated with a GPA of at least 3.5; and students who received the honor of cum laude graduated with a GPA of at least 3.3.
The University of Rhode Island’s pioneering research extends the university’s influence well beyond its coastal borders, while its unique interdisciplinary courses provide its 16,680 undergraduate and graduate students with global opportunities in an intimate environment. The university now has about 110,000 alumni worldwide.
Mourinho handed Shaw his first start since February 2 in Saturday’s 2-0 win over Brighton but the Manchester United boss was visibly frustrated on the touchline at the left-back’s performance.
And after half-time Shaw failed to reappear on the pitch as he was substituted for Ashley Young.
In his post-match comments, Mourinho fumed at the performance from his players but reserved specific criticism of Shaw saying he was not capable of “good positioning” and adding: “Luke, in the first half, every time they came in his corridor, the cross came in and a dangerous situation was coming.
“I was not happy with his performance.”
NEW YORK >> An actress best known for playing a young Superman’s friend has been granted bail while fighting charges that she helped recruit women into a cult-like group.
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NEW YORK >> An actress best known for playing a young Superman’s friend has been granted bail while fighting charges that she helped recruit women into a cult-like group.
A federal judge in Brooklyn agreed today to release Allison Mack on $5 million bond and place her under home detention in California. She’ll be living with her parents.
She has pleaded not guilty to sex trafficking.
Prosecutors say she worked as a slave “master” and recruited women to a group led by a man who sold himself as a self-improvement guru to the stars.
Mack starred in The CW network’s “Smallville,” a show about the early life of Superman that ended in 2011.
Prosecutors say she helped recruit sex slaves for leader Keith Raniere and his group called NXIVM.
Raniere also denies wrongdoing.
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Donald Trump announced Hispanic Heritage Month by declaring his love for Puerto Rico with a terrible Spanish accent, but at least nobody got paper towels thrown at them.
CGY receives: Jimmy Howard , Justin Abdelkader, Tomas Tatar , 2017 3rd round pick , 2017 3rd round pick Calgary gets a better goalie than the outgoing UFA options, at a respectable price with room to protect him in the Expansion Draft. They give up Stajan, who otherwise would have been lost in the Expansion Draft.
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Zimbabwe will hold its general elections on July 30, President Emmerson Mnangagwa said on Wednesday, the first since the army forced 94-year-old former president Robert Mugabe to resign last November.
Mnangagwa, who became president following the military take-over, has promised to deliver on free and fair elections to win over Zimbabwe’s critics at home and abroad.
The vote will pit him against a clutch of opponents including 40-year-old Nelson Chamisa from the main opposition Movement for Democratic Change.
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NEWARK, N.J. — Residents were forced out into the cold after a fire broke out at a New Jersey home early Saturday, damaging neighboring houses.
The blaze broke out around 2 a.m. at a home along Fleming Avenue in Newark and quickly spread to at least two neighboring houses.
Residents at the homes were evacuated and assisted by the American Red Cross.
No one was seriously injured. Firefighters believe the fire is not suspicious.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Monday the homemade bomb attack in New York City that authorities said was carried out by a Bangladeshi man highlights the “urgent need” for Congress to enact immigration reform legislation.
Police officer stands outside the New York Port Authority Bus Terminal, after reports of an explosion, in New York City, U.S. December 11, 2017. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
Trump said in a statement the suspect had entered the United States on a family immigrant visa, benefiting from a U.S. policy known as chain migration, which the president said “is incompatible with national security.”
LONDON (AP) — All five former members of the Spice Girls have met up amid rumors of a plan to reunite the girl-power group.
Photos posted by several group members on social media showed Victoria “Posh Spice” Beckham, Melanie “Sporty Spice” Chisholm, Emma “Baby Spice” Bunton, Melanie “Scary Spice” Brown and Geri “Ginger Spice” Horner.
They had been seen earlier Friday arriving at Horner’s home north of London, along with former manager Simon Fuller.
The Sun newspaper reported the quintet is considering several projects, including a TV talent show, though not a live tour.
The Spice Girls were a 1990s phenomenon, with hits including “Wannabe.” They split in 2000 and last reunited at the 2012 London Olympics.
Now the group’s highest-profile member is Beckham, a fashion designer married to former soccer star David Beckham.
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Hollywood actor Miles Teller will star alongside superstar Tom Cruise in the upcoming action flick ‘Top Gun 2’.
Tom Cruise will reprise the role of Maverick from his 1986 film ‘Top Gun’. According to The Hollywood Reporter Teller will play the role of the son of Maverick’s friend (Goose) who dies in the first film.
It was a much sought-after role as Miles Teller beat ‘X-Men: First Class’ actor Nicholas Hoult and ‘The Expendables 3’ actor Glen Powell to bag it.
In the previous movie, Maverick blamed himself for the death of Goose (Anthony Edwards).
Joseph Kosinski is directing the movie, who also happened to direct Cruise in ‘Oblivion’.
Teller has starred in gritty dramas such as ‘Thank You for Your Service’, and ‘Only the Brave’ which too were directed by Kosinski.
Teller was last seen in ‘Whiplash’.
The following marriage licenses were issued in Surry County:
– Alehandro Vega Rodriguez 40, and Ana Leandro Alonso 31, of Pilot Mountain Issued Jan.31
– Jed Whitaker 21, of Mount Airy and Sydney Sands 22, of Pilot Mountain Issued Jan.29
– Stephen Harp 23, and Jessica Parsons 24, of Mount Airy Issued Jan.26
Friday’s top stories nationally, October 6th: Las Vegas investigators looking into gunman’s interest in other music festivals; Trump calls photo-op ‘calm before the storm;’ Harvey Weinstein leave of absence, and Nobel Peace price awarded.
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College students usually enjoy plenty of sleep and sun during the summer, but Cary native Emilia Migliaccio is prepping for a moment she's dreamed of for years.
Recently elected Rep. A. Donald McEachin, D-4th, said he will meet with constituents in his Richmond-area district on Friday during the inauguration.
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BACK IN TOWN – Black Lightning (Cress Williams) is recruited to rally against The 100 gang. Anissa (Nafessa Williams) investigates the new drug hitting the streets. Meanwhile, familiar faces begin to reappear. Christine Adams, James Remar, Damon Gupton III and Marvin Jones also star. The episode was written by Pat Charles and directed by Michael Schultz (#104). Original airdate 2/6/2018.
WestJet recommended passengers arrive early at the airport and check their flight status ahead of time because of the problems.
HONOLULU (AP)  Hawaii Attorney General Doug Chin, who led the state's legal opposition to the Trump administration's travel ban, will have a new job in state government.
Chin announced Friday he will accept the position of lieutenant governor, replacing Shan Tsutsui, who resigned this week.
Hawaii's attorney general is third in line of succession to become lieutenant governor in case of a vacancy, behind the Senate president and House speaker. Both legislators declined the lieutenant governor's post this week.
Chin had already announced he was resigning as attorney general in March to focus on a run for the U.S. House seat being vacated by U.S. Rep. Colleen Hanabusa. She is challenging Gov. David Ige in the Democratic gubernatorial primary.
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Chin, also a Democrat, says he will continue to campaign for Congress.
The Helen Farabee Center in Wichita Falls is losing a lot of money, a problem that began years ago. In 2016, $1.2 million dollars were lost and it doesn't look much better in 2017, with just over a $1 million dollar shortfall expected.
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Snap has more than its share of skeptics and critics. And if its stock price is any indication - Snap shares are now trading near their IPO price - it's not come close to quieting them.
One group Snap has yet to win over is the marketing industry. A mere 7% of marketers said they used Snapchat in the first quarter of 2017, according to a recent Social Media Examiner survey charted for us by Statista.
That leaves Snap far behind Facebook, its mortal enemy, which was used by 94% of marketers. But then again, everyone tends to trail Facebook. Perhaps more tellingly, other less successful social networks like Twitter and Pinterest also leave Snap in the dust when it comes to attracting marketers.
Snap is working to improve its appeal, but this isn't the best sign for a company Mark Zuckerberg is trying to squash at every turn.
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BEIJING China said on Wednesday it saw no link between North Korea's latest missile launch and an upcoming meeting between President Xi Jinping and his U.S. counterpart, Donald Trump.
Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying made the comments at a regular press briefing, after North Korea test-fired a ballistic missile into the sea off its east coast just a day before the U.S.-China presidential summit.
China also urged all relevant parties to practise restraint and to refrain from escalating the situation, Hua said, when asked about the launch.
(Reporting by Michael Martina; Writing by Philip Wen)
An Ohio city has spent over $430,000 defending two officers in connection with the fatal police shooting of a man at a Wal-Mart who was carrying an air rifle from a store shelf. The Dayton Daily News reports the cost to the Dayton suburb of Beavercreek includes about $210,000 paid to two law firms.
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Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has said that he has no regrets about meeting with a former Czech spy during the Cold War.
Can the Dallas Cowboys get back on track this weekend against the Green Bay Packers?
SAN DIEGO (CNS) - An estranged couple died in a murder-suicide at a San Diego home, authorities said Monday.
The incident was reported about 10 p.m. Sunday in the 4800 block of Elsa Road, San Diego police Lt. Mike Holden said. Responding officers found a 36- year-old woman and a 39-year-old man dead inside a residence, he said. Both were Santee residents.
"Investigators have determined that the decedents were married and having marital problems," he said. The woman was spending the night at her sister's Elsa Road residence.
The husband is believed to have entered the residence, shot his wife and then shot himself, Holden said.
The victim's sister, husband and young children were in the residence at the time of the shooting but were not injured, he said.
The names of the victim and suspect were not released pending notification of relatives.
The Halifax League’s first finalists of the season were decided yesterday and it is Sowerby Bridge and Almondbury Wesleyans who have booked themselves a day in the spotlight.
They will meet in the Halifax Sunday League’s 19th Rod Warhurst Cup final at Old Town on Sunday July 1.
Sowerby Bridge upset division higher Mytholmroyd in their semi-final, limiting their hosts to 189 and knocking off the runs for the loss of two wickets.
League champions Almondbury Wesleyans repeated their Division One success over Norden from seven days earlier.
Norden were bowled out for 125 and Wesleyans reached their target for the loss of four wickets.
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BENICIA (KRON) — A Benicia High School teacher has turned herself in for allegedly having sexual relations with a student, according to police.
Police said they arrested 23-year-old Riana Lane Monday for both unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor and oral copulation with a minor.
The arrest comes after an investigation at Benicia High School last week that involved marijuana on campus and stolen property.
“Our detectives later discovered that Lane was having an inappropriate relationship with the 17-year-old student, who was involved in the earlier incident,” police said in a press release.
The investigation is still ongoing.
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The bears did not "dance" for too long, but continued to play together
The two brown bear cubs - both around one year old - can be seen having a little twirl, holding hands as they splash around.
And while the mother bear hunts for lunch, the dancing duo carry on with their cha cha moves.
In one picture the pair appear to be holding hands as though they are getting ready to perform a swinging move from the BBC show.
The pictures were taken on the Brooks River in Katmai National Park & Preserve in Alaska, USA, a place that is home to more than 2,000 brown bears.
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — One of the victims of the Florida bridge collapse last week had ties to Baltimore, according to a GoFundMe page.
The fundraiser page states Brandon Brownfield was a member of a labor union in Baltimore and he moved to south Florida a few years ago with his family for a job opportunity in the crane industry.
The author writes Brownfield was a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 37 in Baltimore and a member of the Florida chapter.
According to the page set up for the family, Brownfield was driving home from work when the collapse happened.
“Please keep us in your prayers, as I now have to find the words and the answers to tell my girls that their Daddy is not coming home” Brandon’s wife, Chelsea, wrote on Facebook Sunday.
The pedestrian bridge in Miami collapsed Thursday, killing at least six people.
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Kolkata, Oct 7 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday welcomed all players and officials of FIFA Under-17 World Cup as the city geared up to host its first set of matches on Sunday at the Salt Lake Stadium.
"I extend a very warm welcome to all the players, delegates and the organisers," Banerjee tweeted.
The city will see England take on Chile and Mexico lock horns with Iraq in Group F ties at the revamped Salt Lake Stadium.
Kolkata is scheduled to host 10 matches, including the final, of the tournament that kicked off on Friday in New Delhi. The summit clash in on October 28.
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Kylie Jenner is blaming her mom Kris for her reality-show ratings disaster! [RADAR Online]
See the hottest fashions at the 2017 Teen Choice Awards! [US Weekly]
Kim Kardashian won’t let North West dress like a normal kid! [OK! Magazine]
Chris Pratt finally stepped out without his wedding ring! [STAR Magazine]
In commemoration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., BNN presents the Martin Luther King Jr. Basketball Invitational sponsored by Boston Parks & Recreation, Boston Public Schools, ISlide, UNO's Pizzaria and Grill, and the Public Consulting Group. This annual basketball showcase features the famed Boston City League against some of the premier high school basketball programs in Massachusetts. These teams mix it up on the Bernard and Jolane Soloman court residing in the Godfrey K. Cabot Physical Education Center in the heart of the Northeastern University campus.
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According to forecasts from the 'Institut der deutschen Wirtschaft Köln', Germany's population is going to increase to 83.1 million by 2035.
As Statista's Martin Armstrong notes, the main reason for this is the record number of immigrants and asylum seekers which arrived in the country in 2015.
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While the overall trend is upward, seven of the country's sixteen federal states will see net decreases - primarily in the former German Democratic Republic (aka East Germany).
The largest decrease is expected in the state of Saxony-Anhalt, where a 10.6 percent fall is forecast.
Ulster Bank has apologised after what it describes as 'human error' led to money disappearing from its...
While I suppose democratic participation in urban planning is a good thing, in practice, it leads to a lot of situations like we are seeing in Eugene. Housing prices are skyrocketing there, yet basic and obvious plans to ease housing prices and create decent public transportation systems flail because of NIMBYism.
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These guys visit us starting what in late summer, then arrive by the millions in early fall and it's a good thing when they do. Because when we're dealing with mayflies, midges, Canadian soldiers whatever you wanna call em that means we have a healthy Lake Erie and the eco-system is good. But outside New Orleans, guess they're not used to mayflies as a couple battalions or more attacked a gas station - convienence store there. I'd figure since this swarm occured in Louisiana they'd bag em up and make mayfly gumbo, jumbalaya. Hell they capture, cook and eat gators there everyday.
Thanks to WWL-TV in New Orleans for the story HERE. Have a great day and thanks.
LAS VEGAS (AP) – Nevada wants a federal appeals court to dismiss a bid by the state of Texas to kick-start government funding and licensing for a long-fought plan to entomb the nation’s most radioactive waste in the desert outside Las Vegas. Republican Gov. Brian Sandoval on Wednesday called his state’s filing against a Texas lawsuit pending before the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals an important step in Nevada’s effort to prevent burial of 77,000 tons of spent nuclear fuel at Yucca Mountain. Congress approved Yucca Mountain for nuclear waste storage in 2002, over Nevada’s objection. It then cut off funding after former U.S. Sen. Harry Reid became Democratic majority leader in 2007. Nevada notes the Trump Administration is already seeking $120 million from Congress to restart the licensing process. It accuses Texas of trying to usurp the budget process.
Retiring TSMC (NYSE:TSM) founder Morris Chang expects the company to increase its capital spending by 5% to 10% in the next five years, according to a Reuters interview.
Chang outlines Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.’s “four growth platforms”: IoT, automotive, high-performance computing, and mobile.
But Chang says the chip industry is tightening, particularly in China, and expects consolidations to happen. TSMC continues to look for partners to better compete across those other growth areas.
Chang highlights Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) as a star in artificial intelligence.
Previously: TSMC founder and chairman to retire in June (Oct. 2)
Pictured after his call to the inner bar at the Supreme Court is new senior counsel, Vincent P Martin with his wife Dr. Hilda Cummins, of Mullacash, Naas.
Also in picture (left) is Vincent’s brother, psychologist Shane Martin and (right) his sister Catherine Martin TD, deputy leader, Green Party.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Dish Network Corp:
* Dish announces new leadership structure for Sling TV
* Dish Network Corp - ‍will shift leadership of its over--top service, Sling TV, into Dish president and chief operating officer Erik Carlson's portfolio​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Wednesday, July 4, 2018 - Tanzania’s finest socialite, Sanchoka, has shocked the so called “Team Mafisi”.
This is after she posted a photo flaunting her huge “b3an”.
The well endowed socialite is really blessed down south.
She makes Vera Sidika look like a joke.
Here’s the…
April 3 Limbach Holdings Inc
* Limbach provides update on annual form 10-k filing status
* Limbach says company reiterates prior guidance for its year ended December 31, 2016 for revenues to be in excess of $407 million
* Guidance for its year ended December 31, 2016 expects adjusted EBITDA to fall within a range from $16 million to $17 million
* Limbach will be filing a form 12b-25 with U.S. SEC to extend date for filing its annual report on form 10-k for year ended December 31, 2016 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Team Donegal Oil are taking on a monumental challenge as they look to complete the Race Across America, a race commonly known as the world’s toughest bike race.
Arthur McMahon, Managing Director of Donegal Oil, will look to race across America along with teammates Gerard Callaghan, Gavin Harris and Padraig McGinty, along with 8 crew members with 3 vehicles.
McMahon spoke with Oisin Kelly and looked ahead to crossing 12 states and 3000 miles in America…
MANASSAS, Va. (AP) — The National Park Service has reached agreement with a nonprofit veterans’ organization allowing it take cremated remains left at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and bury them will full military honors.
A park service statement says the Missing in America Project will take possession of dozens of sets of cremains left at the memorial through the years and any future cremains left. They will be inurned in an in-ground vault at a cemetery in Manassas, Virginia, a capital suburb.
The Washington Post reported Wednesday the remains had been kept in a locked cabinet at the park service’s large Museum Resource Center in Maryland. No date for the transfer or burial has been set.
Last year, the park service placed signs at the memorial asking people not to leave human remains.
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A 90-year-old man was killed when a fire burned through several homes in New Jersey early Monday.The third-alarm fire broke out inside one home on Marshall Street in Elizabeth just after 1 a.m. and quickly spread to two more.Firefighters arrived to find heavy fire on the first floor extending to the second floor.There was a report of a person inside, but firefighters were unable to reach him.The victim, Cesar Prats, was killed when flames ripped through his first-floor apartment.The victim's grandson was in Queens when he got the call that his grandfather had died.He arrived at the scene and described his reaction."Sadness, anger, resentment. I had seen him days ago and was meaning to come over tomorrow after work and now I can't", he said.The cause of the fire is under investigation.----------
SULTANA, Calif. (AP) — A school district in central California has paid $2.8 million to settle lawsuits by four former students who say they were sexually molested by a former teacher.
The Fresno Bee reports the former students said in their lawsuit that lack of attention and follow-up from the Monson-Sultana Joint Union School District in Tulare County allowed former teacher David Blancas to prey on students.
The students say Blancas took photos of their genitals as they slept on overnight trips.
The district has already paid $4 million to settle a lawsuit with another former student who went to police in 1995 to report Blancas had abused him.
Blancas was an elementary school teacher for 17 years. He was sentenced to 25 years to life for sexual abuse in 2013.
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Retired AP photojournalist Alan Diaz, whose photo of 6-year-old Elian Gonzalez won Pulitzer Prize, dies at 71
A Westover man was arrested on Sunday after allegedly robbing the BFS located on University Avenue in Morgantown according to the Morgantown Police Department.
Justin M. Moats, 34, of Westover, walked into the BFS just after 6 a.m. According to a press release, he demanded money from the clerk and attempted to push the employee out of his way to obtain the money himself. After failed attempts, Moats grabbed a carton of cigarettes and fled the area.
Officers later located Moats at the Little General Store on Van Voorhis Road in Morgantown. When the officers approached Moats, he displayed a utility knife.
Officers were able to use surveillance footage as well as a witness to identify Moats as the person who had robbed the BFS.
Moats was arrested and his bond was set at $25,000.00.
Anyone with additional information is asked to contact the Morgantown Detective Division at 304-284-7522.
A pedestrian was seriously injured late Tuesday night after being struck by a car on the Strip.
A pedestrian was seriously injured late Tuesday (July 3, 1996) after being struck by a car on the Strip in Las Vegas.
A pedestrian was seriously injured late Tuesday night after being struck by a car on the Strip.
About 11:30 p.m. the pedestrian was crossing Las Vegas Boulevard at Fashion Show drive when they were struck by a two-door BMW traveling south on the Boulevard, according to Metropolitan Police Department Lt. David Gordon.
The pedestrian was hospitalized with serious injuries but is expected to survive, Gordon said.
The driver of the BMW stopped at the scene and cooperated with police, Gordon said. The driver did not show signs of impairment.
Two right lanes of Las Vegas Boulevard South are closed at Fashion Show Drive while police investigate.
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June 13, 2017 - The Orioles lose to the White Sox, 6-1, and have a losing record for the first time this season. June 13, 2017 - The Orioles lose to the White Sox, 6-1, and have a losing record for the first time this season.
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Slashdot reader rudy_wayne writes:Disney "controlled more than a quarter of the domestic market share despite releasing fewer films than any of the major studios," according to the article, which notes that the record was achieved despite the absence of big releases in several major movie franchises partly through higher ticket prices (and possibly also inflation).
People have until April 15 to use Toys "R" Us gift cards after the company announced it will close all of the stores in the United States.
Company customer service representatives are advising people to use any gift cards as soon as possible. Toys "R" Us said the customer programs, including Reward dollars and Endless Earnings, will also end.
Toys "R" Us filed for bankruptcy in September and in February it announced the Massachusetts locations in Millbury, Bellingham, Northborough and Framingham and a Babies "R" Us in the Holyoke Mall at Ingleside would all close.
The company just recently announced all the stores would close leaving people until April 15 to use the gift cards. Roughly 33,000 people will lose their jobs when the stores close.
Bavaria’s conservative government is ordering Christian crosses to be placed at the entrance of all state administrative buildings.
The regional government says the crosses shouldn’t be seen as religious symbols, but are meant to reflect the southern German state’s “cultural identity and Christian-western influence.”
German news agency dpa reported that Tuesday’s decree won’t affect municipal and federal government buildings in Bavaria.
Crosses are already compulsory in public schools and courtrooms in predominantly Catholic Bavaria.
The governing Christian Social Union — the Bavaria-only wing of Chancellor Angela Merkel’s party — is hoping to avoid losing its state majority to Alternative for Germany, a party on the right whose anti-Muslim campaigns have struck a chord with some German voters.
British bridal designer Phillipa Lepley predicts what Meghan Markle’s wedding dress will look like
Come back every weekday at 8:30 a.m. EST to watch People Now streaming live from the Meredith offices in New York City, and rebroadcast at 11:30 a.m. EST. Get the absolute latest in celebrity news, real-life people stories & the best of fashion and food.
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After completing the playoffs with a 16-1 record, it's safe to say that the Golden State Warriors were the best team ever, and the stats back it up Rather than say the league isn't fun anymore because of the Golden State Warriors "stacked the deck", enjoy the fact we are seeing the best NBA ever in real time. Now, I understand.
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Dresden woman killed in Sunday crash
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. — A woman was killed in a crash Sunday night near Martin, according to a report from the Tennessee Highway Patrol.
Jeanette Janes, 75, of Dresden was killed after she was hit near the intersection of Ralston Road and State Route 22.
According to the report, Janes’ Jeep Compass was hit in the driver’s side after failing to yield for a passing car on State Route 22. Julia Anderson, 19, of Portland, Tennessee, was driving the Jeep Wrangler that hit Janes.
Anderson was not injured in the crash.
Two children in Janes’ car, an 11-year-old and a 9-year-old, were injured in the crash, the report says.
For any recreational shoppers curious about the local dispensary scene before legalization, here's an example of the classic dispensary setup. Both locations are mainly stocked with house sun-grown flower called Cannagreen Farms, plus Southern Oregon sun-grown from William's Wonder Farms and High Valley Organics. There's always a $6 prerolled joint available, over 20 strain options for cartridges from brands like Select Strains, and Who? oil for $35 per half-gram. Dovetailing with the old-school stoner vibe, Green Oasis maintains the medical-dispensary tradition of stocking cannasseur essentials like freezer-friendly silicone bongs for icy rips and wooden pipes for a more down-to-earth sesh.
LONDON, April 13 The global oil market is close to balance after nearly three years of excess supply, as production cuts by the world's largest exporters offset a longer-term decline in demand in the richest nations, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Thursday.
The Paris-based agency said preliminary data showed oil stocks across industrialised nations fell by 17.2 million barrels in March, resulting in an increase of 38.5 million barrels, or 425,000 barrels per day (bpd), in the first three months of the year.
"The net result is that global stocks might have marginally increased in the first quarter versus an implied draw of about 0.2 million bpd," the IEA said.
Overall crude stocks in member countries of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development fell by 8.1 million barrels in February to 3.055 billion barrels, still 330 million barrels above the five-year average, the IEA said. (Reporting by Amanda Cooper; Editing by Jason Neely and Dale Hudson)
Keaten Jones askedhis mom to pick him up early from school because he was too scared to go in the school lunchroom. He said he’d been being bullied for week. His mother posted the conversation she had with the boy on social media, and within hours 21 million people had viewed the video. Many top celebrities showed support, using the hashtag #StandWithKeaton. From movie premier invitations to boxing lessons with a professional MMA fighter, the messages of support are flooding in.
“Star Wars” star Mark Hamill encouraged Keaton saying the bullies are “just jealous because you’re so smart and handsome.”
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BHIM app has been downloaded more than 1 million times and has a 4.2 rating on the Play Store. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the digital payments app BHIM from National Payments Corporation of India and it is now the top free app on Google Play Store.
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The Shelby county mother accused of leaving her baby inside a burning car to die, has plead guilty to reckless murder.
Sommer Wilford’s plea carries a 20 year sentence, but she will be formally sentenced by a judge in January. Court records show she was under the influence of drugs or alcohol when she crashed her car in an Alabaster bank parking lot in February of 2014, with her 19 month old inside.
When first responders arrived, the car was on fire, and Wilford was watching it burn. She did not tell them about the baby. Jayden Brodie Allen was later found dead in the charred car.
District Attorney Robert Hepburn seemed pleased with the outcome of the case, but cannot comment until Wilford is formally sentenced.
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Lincolnshire has seen a rise in hate crime but police say there has been 'no sharp increase in racially or religiously motivated crime in the aftermath of Brexit', instead saying the biggest rise was against disability and LGBT communities. Lincolnshire Police saw 78 incidents of hate crime recorded between July-September 2016, which compared with April-June the same year is a rise of 59 per cent.
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Part of the orange line of the Montreal metro was shut down Friday morning -- but it is back up and running.
Eleven stations were affected from Berri-UQAM to Henri-Bourassa.
STM officials say the stopped service, which began at 6:30 a.m., was due to a medical emergency.
Service was set to resume at 7:25 a.m., but the STM later pushed that time back to 7:40 a.m.
It gradually resumed at that time.
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While the Regina Pats weren’t able to come away with Memorial Cup, organizers are calling the event a success.
Belleville West junior Aleigha Corey drove home senior Kiri Evans with the tying run with two outs in the seventh inning of the O'Fallon Class 4A Regional Tournament. The Maroons scored five in the inning to defeat the host Panthers and advance to
March 30 Omeros Corp
* Omeros reports more positive data in OMS721 phase 2 trial in renal diseases
* Phase 3 program slated for this year
* Consistent with all other OMS721 clinical trials, no significant safety concerns have been observed
* Preparing breakthrough application and phase 3 protocol for discussion with FDA; phase 3 trial in IGAN expected to begin this year
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Hilton/Niagara Falls: Passed into Glory on December 19, 2016, at age 90. Survived by nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends may call on Saturday, April 29, 2017 from 1-2 PM at THOMAS E. BURGER FUNERAL HOME, 735 East Ave., Hilton., where Bob’s Memorial Service will be held at 2PM. Interment Private Niagara Falls Memorial Park.
Included in the evening’s final newscast:
— More than 6,000 longtime state employees will soon lose a major financial incentive to stay in the job
— The chairman of state-owned power utility Santee Cooper says he won’t resign unless the governor takes back accusations against him
— A 20-year-old woman who authorities say choked and assaulted her 5-month-old daughter has been charged with attempted murder
— Continental Tire has established a new endowed chair at the University of South Carolina
2:55 Man accused in voyeurism of preteen girl in Bellingham Kmart bathroom Pause
1:36 The worst red-light runners in 2016
2:45 Understanding the Electoral College: 'A process not a place'
2:46 Here's how your Christmas candy is made
2:16 Pacifist WWII vet anxious to see film "Hacksaw Ridge"
1:25 How to fit a bike helmet correctly
4:04 Russell Wilson thinks Seahawks' offense 'is not that far away'
7:51 WWU librarian, English professor share their favorite children's and teen books of 2016
4:38 QB Jake Browning talks after Peach Bowl loss to Alabama
BP (BP +0.8% ) CEO Bob Dudley warns about sanctions being "handed out like train tickets," as he defends his company's relationship with Russia against a backdrop of tensions and pushing back against expectations that the U.S. could reinstate sanctions against Iran.
"I don't apologize for BP working in Russia. We've got a good relationship there. It is doing something good as well," Dudley says, reiterating his view of the role of business in building "bridges" between countries.
BP owns a 19.75% stake and a board seat in Russia's Rosneft, and Dudley repeatedly has defended the company's role in Russia.
Separately, Dudley urges the U.K.'s Cambridge University not to yield to pressure from students and academics to cut its investments in fossil fuels.
COLUMBUS, GA (WTVM) - News Leader 9 on Fox 54 is live at the Columbus Civic Center ahead of the 82nd annual Tuskegee-Morehouse Classic where fans are out tailgating in before game day.
Thousands are headed to the Valley to take part in what is said to be the "Granddaddy" of all classics.
A long-standing rivalry game between Golden Tigers of Tuskegee and the Maroon Tigers of Morehouse College is one of the busiest weekends of the year.
All proceeds from the events during the classic will go toward student scholarships.
The 82nd Tuskegee-Morehouse Classic game kicks off Saturday at 2 p.m. at the A.J. McClung Memorial Stadium in Columbus.
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AND WE KNOW THE FRUITS OF THE POISONOUS TREE: Mark Ruffalo: No More ‘White Conservatives” on NBC. Straight up racism and intolerance brandished as a mark of pride. Mr. Ruffalo, you’re hired to act. Shut up and act.
Name: Sam Hliboki
School: Harvard-Westlake
Sport: Baseball
Year: Sophomore
Noteworthy: The right-hander earned Tournament MVP honors at the IMG Classic, powering Harvard-Westlake to the tournament title for the second consecutive season. Hliboki’s big moment came against host IMG Academy, turning in a dominant complete-game performance with 12 strikeouts and no walks.
What is So Cal Prep Legends? Standout athletes, teams, coaches and inspirational performers this high school season will be honored in an end-of-year SoCal Prep Legends show on KABC. For more details, visit socalpreplegends.com. Vote for this week’s local athletes as the fan favorites in all of Southern California at the same site.
The Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety is using Super Bowl weekend as a chance to remind people to drive safely, and have plans in place to avoid driving while impaired. For those attending parties to watch the big game, if you plan on drinking, have a designated driver in place or find another way home. You can call a cab, ask a friend for a ride, or if possible, just stay where you are overnight until you sober up. For those hosting the party, make sure your guests have plans in place for travel after the game. Serve food to go along with any alcoholic drinks. It’s also suggested that you cut off the alcohol after the third quarter to give people more time to sober up.
Tanzanian officials arrive in Malawi on nuclear inquiry mission
Two senior immigration officials were in the country on Friday to inquire on eight arrested country men suspected to have been spying on Kayelekera …
We never talked about the monster inside me. Crouched on the bed, cold white skin, dark pupils dilated like dinner plates, your bodily fluids fragrant on my tongue, feral and remote, licking my own blood off my fingers. Repulsive and enticing in equal turns. Never knowing if I would fade into the night for days or months, or pounce like a panther, holding you hostage on the edge of pain and pleasure, making you moan deep in your throat, your fingers knotted in wrinkled sheets, relishing your scream of release that I alone owned, finally settling down like a contented house cat, licking cream off both our mouths.
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A MAN has been taken to hospital after a car plunged into a Gold Coast canal overnight.
Emergency services were called to the scene at a canal near Pizzey Drive at Mermaid Waters about 11pm last night.
A 49-year-old man was taken to Robina Hospital with chest pains while a 35-year-old man was uninjured.
Police say nobody was in the vehicle when it plunged into the water.
Swift water teams winched the car to safety a short time later.
Police investigations are continuing.
(AP) — An 8-year-old boy is missing after swimming in rough surf off Florida‘s Atlantic Coast.
Volusia County Ocean Rescue Capt. Aaron Jenkins tells local news outlets that the search for Hezekiah Whyte is continuing Monday afternoon. Investigators were interviewing his mother Charlie Bonite Hill on Monday.
Jenkins says the disappearance has been “very traumatic for the family.”
Hezekiah was playing in the surf off New Smyrna Beach on Saturday when the strong currents pulled him out into deeper water. The boy’s 11-year-old sister tried to rescue him, but was pulled under and had to be rescued by lifeguards. She was held overnight at a hospital but is OK.
Officials say rip currents were strong over the holiday weekend and people are being asked to swim in front of the lifeguard towers.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Federal legislation that calls for expanding the Amber Alert system in Native American communities across the country has cleared its last hurdle before heading to the full U.S. Senate for consideration.
The measure was endorsed this week by the Senate Indian Affairs Committee. It’s supported by Republican Sen. John McCain of Arizona and a bipartisan contingent of lawmakers from New Mexico, Montana and North Dakota.
The legislation is in response to the 2016 deadly abduction of 11-year-old Ashlynne Mike on the Navajo Nation, the largest American Indian reservation in the U.S. The Navajo Nation spans parts of New Mexico, Arizona and Utah.
The measure would make permanent and expand the tribal Amber Alert pilot program. This would allow tribes to manage and operate their own alert systems.
YOUNG people can learn about activities they can get involved with in their area.
The Community Youth Action Day, in Locks Heath, has been organised by Hampshire police, Business in the Community and the Community Safety Partnership.
It will give 13 to 18-year-olds the chance to see what groups they could sign up to or what events they can attend to get the more involved in the area.
There will be a range of stalls and interactive activities.
It is being held at Locks Heath Shopping Centre, on March 24, between 11am and 3.30pm.
People walk past an electronic board showing Hong Kong share index outside a local bank in Hong Kong, Thursday, May 31, 2018. Asian shares are gaining after U.S. stocks recovered most of their sharp losses from a day earlier as jitters over Italy’s political turmoil subsided. Vincent Yu AP Photo
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.9 struck near Komandorskiye Ostrava in Russia's far east on Wednesday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.
The quake struck at a depth of about 33 km (20 miles) just off the coast in the Bering Sea. It was originally recorded with a magnitude of 7.0.
There was no tsunami threat after the quake, according to the Hawaii-based Pacific Tsunami Warning Center.
(Reporting by Paul Tait, Editing by Himani Sarkar)
The Prime Minister today called an early general election which will be held on June 8th.
Theresa May, who became Prime Minister on September 12th 2016 after the resignation of David Cameron.
Mrs May is seeking a strong mandate and cross-party agreement as negotiations get underway for Britain's exit from the European Union.
Google has always been at the forefront of innovation. It's no surprise, then, that as we start to hit that point when we think we've got it all, the massive company pops up with something new and exciting and just all-around awe-inspiring. The latest endeavor, released on Dec. 12, is being labeled as the first in a set of "photography appsperiments," all aimed at getting the most out of the incredibly futuristic capabilities in every mobile phone.
Ahead, check out the details on all three of the new apps — Storyboard (available on Android only), Selfissimo! (available on Android and iOS), and Scrubbies (available on iOS only). And be sure to swap phones with a friend if you can't access all three of them, because they are all worth playing around with.
MAGNOLIA, Texas — A father and son are behind bars Friday after deputies seized a pound of marijuana, several other drugs and cash from a home in Magnolia, the Montgomery County Constable’s Office said.
Alan Lauve, 61, is charged with possession of marijuana, money laundering and possession of dangerous drugs. The suspect’s son, Craig Lauve, 40, is charged with possession of marijuana.
The Lauves were arrested Wednesday after investigators executed a search warrant at their residence in the 16000 block of Towering Oaks Trail. The constables office said it has had numerous complaints of drugs being sold at the home.
When deputies arrived they found marijuana, codeine pills, Xanax pills, 404 pills of Viagra and over $5400 cash.
Both father and son were transported to Montgomery County Jail.
A teenage boy was robbed at knifepoint of cash and a mobile phone in a Basingstoke alleyway on Wednesday.
A man approached the 16-year-old boy in the alleyway behind Walnut Way at around 10pm and threatened him with a knife.
He then stole a wallet containing cash and a mobile phone from him and left the scene. The boy was not injured.
The man is described as white or mixed race, around 17 to 20 years old, of slim build, and about 4ft 11ins tall
He spoke with a foreign accent and was wearing a grey hooded jacket and dark trousers.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 44170385421.
The government of Bermuda has sued a Massachusetts hospital, saying it bribed the island's former leader in order to secure business there.
The Boston Globe ( http://bit.ly/2l7GYrA ) reports that the federal suit filed Tuesday alleges that Lahey Hospital and Medical Center and Ewart Brown, a doctor who was Bermuda's premier from 2006 to 2010, were part of a racketeering conspiracy that spanned 20 years.
The suit alleges that in return for bribes disguised as consulting fees, Brown directed a large share of the island's health care business to Lahey, including lucrative contracts to interpret unnecessary MRIs and CT scans performed at two clinics owned by Brown.
Lahey said in a statement that the allegations are "baseless and without merit."
Bermuda, a British territory, is seeking unspecified damages from Burlington-based Lahey.
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Information from: The Boston Globe, http://www.bostonglobe.com
Starting today, April 24th, Master & Dynamic are releasing a few new accessories to complement its audio products. If you’re unaware, Master & Dynamic is a premium audio company, often praised for its durability and use of premium materials. The products the company is introducing are a Lightning cable and a USB-C cable.
The cables will both have a 3.5mm audio jack on one end, and their respective ports on the other. They both have a remote control onto the cable and will both come in black and silver colorways. To celebrate the loyalty of its customers, Master & Dynamic will also be offering a 50% sale on all digital accessories until April 29nd.
The cables will cost $49 and $69 for the USB-C and Lightning, usually, respectively. Remember to get them on sale this week to not only have a product that may increase the lifespan of your audio devices but also save money. Buy the cables at Master & Dynamic’s website.
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I tried to upgrade my MacBook Pro to High Sierra this week.
Yes, tried — and failed.
Last week, Apple released new versions of all of its operating systems: iOS, macOS, watchOS and tvOS.
My Apple TV, Apple Watch, iPhone 8 Plus and iPad Air 2 all took the new operating systems without a hitch.
My early 2011 15-inch MacBook Pro downloaded the macOS just fine.
When the download finished, and the Mac needed to reboot to start the install, all I got was a grey circle with a line through it.
"No High Sierra for you!"
Apple says macOS 10.13 will work with MacBook Pros from 2010 and newer, so I should be good, but I have no idea why the install would not begin.
Facebook is under fire for allowing political consulting firm Cambridge Analytica to harvest the personal data of over 50 million Facebook users. The firm worked for the Trump campaign in 2016.
Officials say the death toll from two days of heavy monsoon rains in eastern Pakistan has risen to 15.
The heaviest rains seen in Lahore since 1980 continued into Wednesday, flooding streets and causing some residents to join small demonstrations against local authorities.
Rescue officials and police confirmed the death toll, saying most deaths were caused by electrocution and homes caving in.
Pakistan has long struggled to cope with the annual monsoon rains, which trigger flash floods and mud slides that destroy homes.
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Sanjhoro Police raided a private jail of a feudal landlord and recovered 21 illegally detained peasants included women and children here on Monday. According to police, the 21 illegally detained poor peasants were recovered by the police on the order of the court.
The illegally detained peasants were subjected to forced labor by the influential feudal lord. The police also said that the recovered poor peasants have been sent to the court. INP
Police in Kansas City say a man has died after a four-vehicle crash early Wednesday morning.
A 74-year-old Desert Hot Springs man with dementia disappeared from his home Wednesday morning, but was found safe hours later in the desert area south of his residence, police reported.
Eugene Henley, who requires daily medication, had last been seen at around 5:30 a.m. in the 11800 block of Morning Star Drive.
Police circulated Henley's photograph and description and asked the public to be on the lookout for the senior citizen.
At about 12:45 p.m., the department reported that Henley was found in the desert area south of his home and was in good condition.
For four years in a row, the city of Sioux Falls has broken building records. Even during the cold winter months, building is hot in Sioux Falls.
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DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — The World Food Program says five people were hurt when a small plane with its humanitarian service was involved in an accident during takeoff from a remote airstrip in Congo’s Kasai region.
A United Nations statement on Wednesday says two crew members and three passengers sustained minor injuries in the accident in Kamonia.
It gives no further details, saying the cause of the crash will be investigated.
The statement says the five people have been taken to a local medical facility and a helicopter and plane have been mobilized to take them to the capital, Kinshasa for further treatment.
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July 4 (Reuters) - Frankfurt-based activist investor Shareholder Value Management (SVM) has urged all shareholders to vote for the removal of Mears Group Plc chairman Bob Holt due to the company’s underperformance.
SVM, which owns 8.93 percent of Mears, said it believes that the chairman’s lack of independence is the cause of ongoing share price underperformance.
SVM said it has concerns with the British social housing maintenance and repair services provider’s capital allocation track record, the board’s lack of shareholder engagement and the current board dynamics.
The activist investor also said is seeking to appoint former CEO of Staffline, Andy Hogarth, as a new independent director at the company’s extraordinary shareholder meeting (EGM). (Reporting by Rama Venkat Raman in Bengaluru Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
Manchester United have been drawn against Sevilla in the Champions League last-16.
The Spanish side were opponents of United’s fierce rivals Liverpool in the group stages.
They drew both their games against the Reds – memorably fighting back from 0-3 down to draw 3-3 in their home game – but ultimately finished behind Jurgen Klopp’s side.
Sevilla coach Eduardo Berizzo underwent treatment for prostate cancer shortly after the conclusion of the group stages and is currently recovering at home.
United and Sevilla have never previously met in competitive fixtures.
MOUNT VERNON, Wash. (AP) - A prosecutor says a man charged with killing five people at a mall in Washington state last year has been found dead in his jail cell.
Skagit County Prosecutor Rich Weyrich tells the Skagit Valley Herald (https://goo.gl/79PNrk ) that 20-year-old Arcan Cetin was found hanging in an apparent suicide Sunday evening.
Neither the prosecutor's office nor Cetin's attorney immediately returned messages from The Associated Press seeking confirmation.
Police say Cetin shot a teenage girl, a man and three women in a department store at Cascade Mall in Burlington, north of Seattle, on Sept. 23. Authorities captured him about 30 hours later near his apartment.
His family said he suffered from psychiatric problems.
Cetin had been held in the Snohomish County Jail for about a month awaiting results of a mental competency evaluation.
Tampa Bay Rays Concession Co. Moves To Nix Contract Suit
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 7:46 PM EST) -- A Tropicana Field food, beverage and merchandising company sued by the Tampa Bay Rays over an expiring 20-year exclusive concession agreement asked a Florida federal court Friday to toss the team’s breach of contract suit, saying the case is legally defective because the concessionaire did no wrong.
The Tampa Bay Rays’ suit against Connecticut-based Volume Services Inc., which does business as Centerplate Inc., claims it underreported gross receipts and concealed performance issues, but Centerplate asserts in its motion to dismiss that the Rays’ six separate legal...
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New Video: Soti – Ekelebe
Soti premieres the music video for her Skelly Beats produced dance anthem “Ekelebe“. The Effyzzie Music belle teams up with the raved Paul Gambit to create a fun-packed visual that makes a titanic introduction for the honeyed-voice singer. Side Note: “Ekelebe” is a Southern Nigerian slang which means “call police”. Hit Play below!
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As a teenager, Rui ran away from home to join a Shaolin Temple, where he learned martial arts from other masters for several years. Now he is a master himself. In the video below, the young monk can be seen performing a series of stunts, such as: holding a powerful drill against his head, without it even breaking his skin; bending an iron rod against a wall with his throat; lying on metal spears while stones are broken against his back and pulling a car while wearing a machete harness.
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (WKRG) — Astronauts aboard the International Space Station are in for a real treat.
Forget that freeze-dried ice cream that astronauts are known to eat. The SpaceX Dragon capsule that launched from Cape Canaveral on Monday is carrying the real thing.
NASA says there was extra freezer space in the capsule, so the agency threw in a few cups of ice cream, as well as some ice cream candy bars.
In addition to traditional vanilla and chocolate, one of the flavors that NASA packed is birthday cake. That’s perfect for U.S. astronaut Randolph Bresnik, who turns turns 50 in September.
The capsule, which is also carrying research equipment and other supplies, is due to arrive on Wednesday.
A woman and a child are in hospital being treated for stab wounds and a man is in custody following an incident in northwest Calgary on Friday.
Few details are available but police said in a release a witness called 911 about 7 p.m. after coming across the woman and child injured in a green space near the 100 block of Bearberry Crescent N.W.
Police say the woman is believed to be the mother of the child, who is around six years old. Their condition is listed as serious, but stable, police said.
A man was taken into custody at the scene.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at 403-266-1234 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Wide receiver Terrell Owens had a dynamic three season with the Dallas Cowboys. He was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame over the weekend. Dr. Scott M. Lieberman AP
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US official: Trump to rescind Obama-era guidance that called for schools to consider race in admissions
#Bridgeport CT–#cttraffic– A gun waving incident just occured on Route 8/25 southbound near exit 3. Radio reports say a passenger in the backseat of a newer Kia Optima wave the gun out the back wind. The Kia got off exit 3.
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Syrian opposition activists say rebels have killed a Russian pilot after his plane was shot down in the country’s northwest.
The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says the pilot was killed after landing alive on the groun near the rebel-held town of Sarqeb, which Syrian troops have been trying to reach under the cover of Russian airstrikes.
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FULLERTON, Calif. (AP) — Tommy Rutherford scored 17 points on 7-of-9 shooting and Evan Leonard had 14 points, six rebounds, seven assists and two steals on Saturday night to help UC Irvine beat Cal State Fullerton 63-58.
Eyassu Worku added 12 points for UC Irvine (11-14, 6-3 Big West). The Anteaters have won three in a row and five of their last six.
Kyle Allman made a layup, a jumper and hit 1-of-2 free throws and, after Worku made two foul shots, Austen Awosika converted a 3-point play to pull Fullerton (12-8, 5-3) within five points with 54 seconds to play. Worku hit two more free throws to make it 57-50, but Awosika and Allman sandwiched 3-pointers around a pair of free throws by Leonard to trim the deficit to 59-56 with 29 seconds left. UCI made 4 of 6 free throws, and the Titans missed 3 of 4 from the field, from there to seal it.
Allman led CS Fullerton with 20 points and Awosika added 16.
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Men abseil over the clock face on the Queen Elizabeth tower. British Parliament’s famous Big Ben bell is to fall silent for four years while repairs are carried out
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At 41 years old, Ozzie Wright is the longest tenured professional free surfer of all time, and his surfing today is still as entertaining as ever (See Volcom’s recently released Osmo Thrombo for proof). From Dane Reynolds to Mason Ho to Noa Deane, Ozzie has inspired generations of surfers to think outside the box. This week, we’re revisiting 156 Tricks, Ozzie’s underrated profile film from 2005. Lots of trends have come and gone in the 20-plus years of Ozzie’s pro surfing relevance, but he’s never wavered in the person, personality, and surfer he is. For that, he’ll always be one of our favorites, and this movie always will be, too.
The California Highway Patrol temporarily shut down westbound I-580 near San Quentin tonight to search for evidence in a reported freeway shooting.Traffic was being diverted at Main Street to Francisco Boulevard.CHP officers responded to a call of a possible freeway shooting in the area of westbound I-580 at Main Street after a victim reported an occupant in another car brandished a handgun and fired a shot at their vehicle.The CHP says an inspection of the vehicle showed damage consistent with a bullet hitting the side.The westbound lanes were reopened around 7:30 p.m.
Bonnie Thomas
Bonnie Merz Thomas passed away on Jan. 20, 2018, in Hood River, Ore. Bonnie was born on June 24, 1925. Services will be held from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 3 at the Hood River Valley Adult Center, 2010 Sterling Place, Hood River.
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Jodie Holmberg passed away on Jan. 28, 2018, at her home surrounded by family in Hood River, Ore. Jodie was born on July 7, 1929, and was 88 years of age at the time of her passing.
Services are planned for 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 10 at the Rockford Grange, 4250 Barrett Drive, Hood River. Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center, Hood RIver. Visit www. AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for the family.
There is no doubt that Beyoncé and Jay Z are one of the industry's hottest couples, but did you know that together their combined net worth is more than a billion dollars?
From rapper/businessman Jay Z's music streaming company Tidal to Grammy-winning award artist Queen Bey's company, Parkwood Entertainment, these lovebirds are raking in the cash. Just last year, the two media moguls were ranked as one of the highest paid celebrity couples right now.
Mrs. Carter, who released her sixth studio album Lemonade last year, makes money by simply being on social media. As Time recently reported , just one social media post from the Houston native can be worth $1 million in advertising dollars.
The Carters are expecting twins soon to add on to their already adorable daughter, Blue Ivy. Here's everything you need to know about the powerhouse couple and exactly how much they're racking up.
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FILE PHOTO - A North Korean flag flies on a mast at the Permanent Mission of North Korea in Geneva October 2, 2014. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse/File Photo
WASHINGTON A North Korean missile launch on Tuesday was of a liquid-fuelled Scud missile which only travelled a fraction of it's range, U.S. officials said on Wednesday.
Initially, the U.S. military said North Korea had tested a KN-15 medium-range ballistic missile.
"We are now certain it was a liquid-fuelled Scud," said a senior White House official, speaking on the condition of anonymity.
"It spun out of control after going only a fraction of its range," the official said.
(Reporting by Idrees Ali and Steve Holland; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
MIRAMAR, Fla. — A pet dog attacked and killed an 8-month-old girl at the Florida home of a caregiver.
Miramar police said they received a call about the attack just before noon Wednesday, but by the time officers and paramedics arrived the baby was dead.
They said the suburban Fort Lauderdale home belongs to a relative who was babysitting the child. No names or further details were immediately released, including the breed of the dog.
Two other dogs at the house were not involved.
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When it counts, missing an incoming phone call on the iPhone can be a problem. While the volume can be cranked up to the maximum, there are situations where vibration can help. There's another option built into iOS that's designed to offer visual alerts. Incoming calls or alerts can trigger the LED flash on the back of the device to blink.
Switching this on is a quick and easy way to enhance alerts, or add a visual cue for those who can't hear. Follow these steps to add visual flash alerts to the iPhone:
Navigate to Settings -> General -> Accessibility Scroll down and tap LED Flash for Alerts Toggle LED Flash for Alerts to ON (green switch) Once activated, there is also an option to flash when the iPhone is set to silent
Once configured, the iPhone will flash when it delivers alerts or rings. Just remember to place the iPhone screen down when on a table, or the flash will not be visible.
"Something like what happened with Aziz. He’s been my friend and I really feel for the woman," she said. "I identify with all the women in these situations."
A suspect who barricaded himself in a condominium stairwell for four hours emerged and began shooting at officers, who shot back, killing him, police in South Elgin, Illinois say. Sgt. Mike Doty told reporters police came under fire after they responded to a disturbance call, acccording to CBS Chicago.
Officers set up a perimeter and residents were evacuated, the Chicago Tribune reports.
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The suspect then holed up in a stairwell with a shotgun, Doty said.
Police held their fire for four hours, when the man came out and began shooting.
He was shot and killed but not before hitting three officers. Their wounds weren’t considered life-threatening. Another officer was sent to a hospital for observation, Doty said. That officer is the one who took the shot that killed the suspect, the Tribune says.
Students at R.E. Mountain flung themselves into an obstacle course Friday.
Students at R.E. Mountain Secondary climbed ropes, crawled through sand and mud, and flung themselves down a giant slide Friday for the second annual Tough Eagle event at the Langley school.
“It’s school spirit, it’s teamwork, it’s collaboration,” said Kirk Weiss, a teacher and athletic director at R.E. Mountain.
The event promotes “physical literacy,” Weiss said.
Teams of two, three, or four students attack a lengthy timed course that includes running, balancing on a beam, dangling from uprights, climbing over ladders, and climbing hills.
Most teams ran to the end of the course covered in mud, which was (partially) cleaned off by a slide into a large pool full of soapy water at the finish line.
“There’s almost 60 teams,” said Weiss, amounting to about 250 students. There are also four teacher teams this year.
RBC contributed $1,000 to cover the outside costs of a company that helped set up the obstacle course.
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– Soc Trang has completed making preschool education universal among five-year-old children since December 2016, as heard at a working session between the local authorities and an inspection group from the Ministry of Education and Training on February 15.According to reports at the session, in the 2015-2016 school year, 17,880 children, or 96.61 percent of the five-year-old population of the Mekong Delta province, were enrolled in kindergartens with standard preschool programmes.The province reported that 98.8 percent of ethnic children in the group attended classes to prepare them for learning the official Vietnamese language in primary school.The ministry representatives said Soc Trang is the 61st localities nationwide to complete the preschool universalisation for children at the age of five.Previously, on February 13 and 14, the inspection group toured preschool facilities across nine districts and towns in Soc Trang.-VNA
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Strolling through the modern design fair known as Dwell on Design is a lot like exploring the new Ikea store in Burbank : Even if you're just looking, it's fun to see what's new. And there will be much to see that is new as roughly 300 vendors return to the Los Angeles Convention Center on June 23-25 to share the latest furnishings, appliances, technology and concepts.
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Ankara will ask the European Union about the remainder of a €3 billion ($3.69 billion) fund intended for Syrian refugees during talks in Bulgaria next week, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday. Turkey has accepted 3.5 million refugees from Syria, and the EU is already spending €3 billion to help them as part of a 2016 deal to curb migration into Europe. However, the Turkish president says “the promises made to us have not been kept.” The EU states said they would give €3 billion plus another €3 billion of support, “but so far €850 million have entered our safe,” Erdogan said. “If you’re going to give that money, then do it. This nation has pride and you can’t toy with our pride.”
There are on the Forward story from 15 hrs ago, titled What Judaism Can Teach Islam About Reforming The Faith. In it, Forward reports that:
Does Islam needs its own Martin Luther? Does it need its own "Reform," which will lead to the separation of the Muslim "church" from the state? I have heard these questions frequently in the past decades from Westerners. They were right about one thing: Islam, despite being a religion that once cultivated an open, tolerant, enlightened civilization, has not yet made its peace with liberal modernity.
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Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, U.S., May 1, 2017. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
U.S. short-term interest rate futures were down slightly on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve kept rates unchanged at its May meeting but signalled it remains on track for its second rate hike of the year in June.
Traders continue to see slightly less than even odds of a third rate hike for 2017 in December, based on the price of fed funds futures contracts traded at CME Group Inc's Chicago Board of Trade, as analyzed by Reuters.
(Reporting by Ann Saphir; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
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Baku. 15 March. REPORT.AZ/ "Significant cooperation agreements have been signed between Turkey and Azerbaijan and this cooperation continues."
Report informs, Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yıldırım said in Baku.
"Mutual relations will be further expanded. It covers tourism and other areas. Turkey and Azerbaijan also work together in fighting terrorism”, Yıldırım stated.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo is losing one of her closest advisers and hiring a new top aide from the Obama administration. The Democratic governor's office said Friday that Matt Bucci is stepping down at the end of January to take a job with Los Angeles-based global infrastructure firm AECOM.
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James Corden’s popular “Carpool Karaoke” segment from The Late Late Show is coming to Apple TV as a series in the near future. An extended trailer for the segment was released, and it looks like we are going to see some pretty hilarious celeb pairings- 16 of them to be exact.
Alicia Keys, John Legend, Metallica, John Cena, Shaquille O’Neal, Will Smith and Ariana Grande are just some of the big names who will make an appearance.
Will you be watching?
Check out the trailer below:
The Uganda Insurers Association has earmarked new mechanism geared at
Having more small income earners take up insurance products in order to raise the current dismal 0.85 % penetration.
Miriam Magala, the executive director of Uganda insurers Association says small income earners are more vulnerable to risks yet insurance can help them go through.
Police described the first robber as a black man who is 20 to 25 years old, 5-10 and about 160 pounds. He was wearing a white thermal shirt with long sleeves, black jogging pants, black running shoes and a green and tan camouflage baseball cap.
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Former Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.) weighs in on the 10-year anniversary of the Bear Stearns bailout and his thoughts on the recent bill in the Senate to soften financial regulations.
Baku. 24 January. REPORT.AZ/ Largest oil refinery in Venezuela, Amuay has suspended its activity.
Report informs, local newspaper Universal said citing the Iván Freites, secretary of the United Federation of Venezuelan Petroleum Workers.
Notably, with regard to the economic crisis in Venezuela, oil production has declined for a long time. Thus, compared to the end of last year, oil production decreased by 500,000 bbl/day to 1.7 mln bbl/day.
At the end of the day, US-dollar exchange rate is rising almost every day in the country. At the beginning of the year, the US dollar which equaled to 111,000 bolivars, now costs 1.2 times more making 241,000 bolivars.
However, at the beginning of 2017, exchange rate was equal to 3,100 bolivars.
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The Washington Capitals once were trailing 0-2 in their first-round Stanley Cup playoff series against the Columbus Blue Jackets after losing two games at home.
Now, the Capitals are on the brink of eliminating the Blue Jackets from the playoffs after three straight wins. A victory for the Caps would set up another second-round playoff series against their nemesis and rival, the Pittsburgh Penguins.
The Blue Jackets are hoping their home crowd will help them force a Game 7 back in Washington D.C.
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When: Monday, April 23 at 7:30 p.m. ET
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KISSIMMEE, FL  The week off from high school that student-athletes are afforded due to the Easter break is usually spent at home with family, or on a family vacation.
However, for the Afton varsity softball team, family means team as the team just returned to New York State following a week-long getaway to Florida and the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.
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The injury, which he suffered playing football as a high school freshman, didn't affect him. But once he got to the University of Pittsburgh and used his left arm more than ever, Mitchell -- whom the Royals drafted on Wednesday in the 22nd round -- began to feel overwhelming soreness.
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A red Ford pickup and brown Chevrolet SUV were initially involved in an accident on Danville Road in Neel about 4 a.m., according to State Troopers. [JOHN GODBEY/DECATUR DAILY] A red Ford pickup and brown Chevrolet SUV were initially involved in an accident on Danville Road in Neel about 4 a.m., according to State Troopers.
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The highlight you see above was dubbed hockey’s version of the “Hail Mary,” and that seems pretty fitting.
During the first period of Bruins-Senators Game 3 in Boston, Ottawa defenseman Erik Karlsson stretched the field and heaved a bomb down the ice from his own goal line. That major sauce pass landed perfectly on the stick of a streaking Mike Hoffman at the opposing blue line with nobody in front of him.
The pass was absurd, but the finish was nearly just as good.
One day after Alex Radulov channeled Peter Forsberg with a sick one-handed goal, Hoffman did the same to beat Tuukka Rask on the breakaway. The highlight-reel goal gave the Senators an early 1-0 lead and took a lot of air out of a loud building in Boston.
It’s certainly not the start the Bruins wanted, but it’s hard to mad at a goal that pretty.
Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward underwent surgery Wednesday to remove the plate and screws that were implanted in his left leg after he broke his fibula in the team's season opener.
Hayward missed all but five minutes this season, his first with the Celtics, as a result of the injury. The team said in a news release that the plate and screws were causing irritation to Hayward's peroneal tendons, thus making their removal necessary.
Hayward is set to return to basketball activities in six to eight weeks and is expected to be at full strength for the start of training camp.
Meanwhile, center Aron Baynes underwent surgery for a nasal fracture he sustained during Game 6 of Boston's Eastern Conference finals series against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Baynes should return to basketball activities in two to four weeks.
Despite the injury, Baynes played 19 minutes in Game 7 against the Cavs, which the Celtics lost 87-79 to be eliminated from the playoffs.
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Bachelor Nation was just as smitten with Garrett Yrigoyen as Becca Kufrin was when he hopped out of that minivan on Monday's season premiere of The Bachelorette, but recent reports now have fans conflicted.
A number of commuters are facing long delays to work this morning due to high traffic on Sheffield roads.
The Met Office warning for ice is still in place and a number of roads across the city are proving difficult to navigate.
These slightly more treacherous conditions has caused more traffic than usual in Sheffield and First South Yorkshire has warned some of their buses face long delays.
Traffic on Abbeydale Road, Meadowhead and Woodseats has affected the bus timetables and the 81 and 97 buses are facing 35 minute delays.
The 1a,20,24,76,120 are facing 25-30 minute delays and there are also 20-25 minute delays on the 3,22a,38,51,52a X1.
Stagecoach Supertram has also warned that they are facing delays on their services but have stressed that they are trying to get all the trams on time.
LONGVIEW – Another truck has gotten stuck under the infamous Green Street Bridge in Longview. According to our news partner KETK, the Longview Police Department says officials have blocked off the southbound lanes of South Green Street, from Tyler Street to Cotton Street, after a concrete truck became trapped under the bridge. Just last week, a semi got wedged under the bridge and had to be removed. The 11’2″ tall bridge is notorious for taking out the tops of vehicles who try to squeeze underneath. We’ll update this story as more information is made available.
An Indiana family is struggling with the death of their son after he was run over by traffic on I-65, near Frankfort. The unusual circumstances and lack of answers only add to the mystery. Dwight Adams/IndyStar
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - A bus rolled several times on the interstate Saturday morning after the driver lost control.
The wreck happened a few miles west of the White Bridge Pike exit on I-40 west. Police said the driver hit a guardrail around 3:30 a.m. which caused the bus to flip several times.
The driver was the only person on board at the time. Police said he was not seriously hurt, and only received a cut to his face.
The bus belonged to the Chasing Tails Pet Farm, a boarding, training and grooming pet farm in Bon Aqua. No animals were on the bus at the time of the crash.
It's not clear what caused the driver to lose control of the bus. Speed was not believed to be a factor.
SACKED: Roseanne claimed her racist rant about a black political adviser was “sleep tweeting"
Her show was axed by US network ABC after she called former President Obama aide Valerie Jarrett a “child of the muslim brotherhood & planet of the apes”.
Roseanne, 65, claimed she sent the Twitter message to 750,000 followers after taking high-strength sleeping pill Ambien.
In a now-deleted tweet she told her fans: “Guys I did something unforgiveable so do not defend me.
“It was 2 in the morning and I was ambien tweeting…I went 2 far.”
The bizarre excuse soon attracted scorn on social media.
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National night out was a free community event hosted by the Buena Park Police Department in the Target Buena Park parking lot Aug. 1. Face painting was one of the many activities kids could participate in. National night out promoted safety while having fun, promoting camaraderie between law enforcement and the community. Service trucks like the fire engine were available for kids to check out. Chick-fil-A was one of the many sponsors of National Night out. Children especially enjoyed all the fun activities geared towards community building at National Night Out.
The Australian PM has fun at the expense of the US president, cracking jokes about the Russia inquiry and fake polls
Cable TV prices are out of control. If you bundle to get a better price, you get TV stations that you never watch. The cable companies are gouging the people. We need some legislation to get the prices down to a price where everyone can afford the service -- $100 to over $200 per month is outrageous.
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SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP)  Authorities say a father shot an intruder at his daughter's Santa Ana home as the man tried to crawl through a window.
The Orange County Register reports Santa Ana Police Cpl. Anthony Bertagna says officers responded to the house at 1:50 a.m. Sunday after receiving a domestic violence call, but the intruder  the woman's ex-boyfriend  was not there when they arrived.
Bertagna says the man apparently returned later and the father confronted him as he was coming through a window.
The wounded man was transported to a hospital.
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Governor Greg Abbott is rolling out a 40-page plan he hopes will make schools and communities safer.
Abbott told reporters in North Texas today the plan includes increasing law enforcement presence at schools, including adding schools to routine officer patrols. The governor also wants to increase school marshals per campus with the focus on hiring veterans for the jobs. He also endorsed a plan to install shooter alarms on schools, which would be separate from fire alarms.
Abbott is hoping to expand a project based at Texas Tech that connects students to mental health counselors, and expand campus Crime Stopper programs. The suggestions are happening almost two weeks after eight students and two teachers were killed in an attack at Santa Fe High School.
Refugees at Balukhali camp in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, worked to reinforce their homes on July 4, after an aid worker reported that that several overnight landslides toppled latrines, spilling human waste around the site. The Bangladesh monsoon season brings torrential rains as well as the threat of cyclones, landslides, and flash-floods, according to the United Nations. More than 700,000 Rohingya currently reside in the Cox’s Bazar camps and are forbidden from building permanent structures, Al Jazeera reported. The UN human rights chief said on June 4 that Rohingya people continued to flee from Myanmar, with 11,432 arriving in Bangladesh since the start of 2018, Reuters reported. Credit: Julia Brothwell/British Red Cross via Storyful
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Kwan Cheatham Jr. had 21 points and 10 rebounds, Isaiah Johnson scored 13 of his 18 points in the second half and Mid-American leader Akron held off Toledo 71-65 on Tuesday night for the Zips’ 30th straight home win.
Akron trailed by 11 with 10:36 left.
Johnson got loose down low and made an open layup for a 61-55 lead and he had a block on the other end. He added a 3-point play on Akron’s next offensive possession for a nine-point lead as the Zips hit 10 of 11 shots.
Johnson missed the front end of a 1-and-1 and Jordan Lauf made a layup to get Toledo to 67-63. Johnson missed another free throw when Akron wasn’t in the bonus but Jonathan Williams missed an easy layup on the other end. Cheatham sealed it at the line.
Antino Jackson added 13 points for Akron (22-4, 12-1 Mid-American). Cheatham hit four 3-pointers, Jackson added three and the Zips were 11 of 31.
Steve Taylor Jr. and Nate Navigato each scored 13 points for Toledo (13-13, 6-7). Taylor also grabbed 13 rebounds.
A man was killed and three others were wounded in an attack inside a mosque in Bajaur Agency.
According to officials, the firing incident took place in Malanagi area of Mamond tehsil in the early hours of Wednesday.
The officials said the members of a Tableeghi Jammat were sleeping in the mosque when unidentified armed men attacked them with automatic weapons.
The victim identified as Manasab Khan died on the spot, while three others were taken to hospital.
A senior official told reporters that personal enmity could be the motive behind the attack.
The local authorities have arrested two accused after the family members of victim lodged an FIR.
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+ Enlarge this image Binesh Prasad outside the High court in Suva after a court sitting. Picture: FT file
Update: 1:17PM BINESH Prasad the man who admitted to killing five people in a house fire at Navosai in Narere in 2015 will be sentenced this afternoon at the High Court in Suva.
The taxi driver who was convicted on five counts of murder, one count of attempted murder, one count of arson and one count of damaging property will be sentenced by Justice Salesi Temo.
He caused the deaths of Jay Narayan, Prishika Devi, Uleshni Ierene Lata, Imran Irshad Ali and Faria Farnaaz Ali in a separate house fire before unlawfully setting Hans Wati's house on fire and also damaging a taxi valued at $18,500.
The Camden-based Everyman Repertory Theatre will cap its three-weekend run of the Pulitzer Prize-winning romantic comedy "Talley's Folly" Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m., April 22 and 23, at the Rockport Opera House, 6 Central St. The play is produced in collaboration with the Maine Holocaust and Human Rights Center. Directed by David Troup, Everyman's production of Lanford Wilson's two-character single-act play features Ryan Jackson and River Lombardi.
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Baku. 13 November. REPORT.AZ/ The next meeting of the Working Group on improvement and finalization of the 2016 EIT report (consisting of representatives of Extractive Industries Transparency Commission, civil society and extractive companies operating in Azerbaijan) was held today at the State Oil Fund of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
Report was told in the SOFAZ, during the meeting, the members of the Working Group discussed the 2016 EIT report.
CLEVELAND (AP) – Kyrie Irving scored 37 points, Kevin Love added 27 and the Cleveland Cavaliers avoided another fourth-quarter collapse in Game 2, beating the Indiana Pacers 117-111 on Monday night to take a 2-0 lead in the series.
After squeaking out the opener by a point, LeBron James and Co. showed more intensity on defense, more swagger in general and won their 10th straight first-round game over the past three seasons.
However, they nearly blew an 18-point lead in the fourth as the Pacers got within four before Cleveland closed it out at the line.
James added 10 rebounds and seven assists, but had eight of Cleveland’s 19 turnovers.
Game 3 is Thursday night.
Paul George scored 32 and Jeff Teague 23 for Indiana, which showed more fight, but now has a steep hill to climb to get back in the series. Cleveland is 12-0 when starting 2-0 in the postseason.
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History has been made as power has flowed for the first time ever between Nova Scotia and Newfoundland. Successful trials have been conducted on the Maritime Link, which will be operational in 2018.
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HAMBURG, N.Y. — When it comes to chowing down on kale, Gideon Oji is once again the top dog, beating back a challenge from hot-dog-eating champ Joey Chestnut.
Oji gulped down 22 1/2 16-ounce bowls of the leafy green vegetable in eight minutes during Sunday's Kale Yeah! Competition at the Erie County Fair in New York. The kale was served raw with oil and vinegar.
The contest is billed as the world's healthiest eating competition.
Chestnut, of San Jose, California, consumed 20 kale servings. He is the reigning hot dog-eating champion at the Nathan's Famous in New York City.
Oji is Nigerian and now lives in Marrow, Georgia. He took the inaugural kale-eating title last year, consuming 25 1/2 servings.
Asmara, 15 February 2017 - The 180th anniversary of poet and writer Alexander Pushkin was observed on February 10 here in the capital.
Present on the observance at the Alexander Pushkin Monument were senior Government and PFDJ officials, members of the Russian Embassy and Eritreans who pursued studies in Russia.
The Governor of the Central region, Maj. General Romodan Aweliai, and Mr. Azim Yarkhmedov, the Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Eritrea, laid wreath at the Monument.
The Russian Ambassador said that poet and writer, Alexander Pushkin has made major contribution in the history of Russian and world literature.
Poems by Pushkin in the Russian language as well as translated versions in Tigrigna, French, German, English and Korean were also presented.
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A second of three prisoners who escaped from the SEPTA Correctional Facility in Nelsonville over the weekend has been captured in Newark. Justin Delano Stanley, 25, was apprehended by the Newark Police Department just after 12:30 Monday afternoon, according to a statement from Brenda Ostrander, supervisor of the correctional facility.
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One is surprised that so far Muhammad Nawaz Sharif has failed to forge a consensus on the KBD while the PM of India, Narendra Modi, has stated that he would deprive Pakistan of its last drop of water.
Our PM stoically ignores the writing on the wall that says Pakistan would meet a sad end without ensuring a stable water supply for its people.
He has managed to get 2/3rds of the majority to become the Prime Minster for the third time with the help of ANP and JUI, he promised to build KBD but has gone back on his promise as Mr Shahi Sayed, the President of the ANP, went on record to say that his party had agreement with PML(N) to make KPK and not to make KBD.
Nawaz Sharif has thus betrayed Pakistan by his reluctance to take steps to have a consensus regarding the KBD which remains to be a source of disagreement to this day.
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March 17, 2018, of Cheektowaga, NY, beloved wife of the late Michael Papero; cherished mother of Michele (Michael) Sisti, Michael (Wendy) Papero and Brian Papero; survived by seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. The family will be present to receive relatives and friends Thursday from 4-8 PM at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2510 Union Rd., Cheektowaga (two blocks south of William St.). A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday at 10 AM in Resurrection R.C. Church, corner of Union Rd. & Como Park Blvd. Flowers gratefully declined. Send condolences at SmolarekCares.com
A Lawrence man was injured early Monday when the vehicle he was driving swerved to miss a deer on Interstate 70 on the Kansas Turnpike near Bonner Springs. According to the turnpike's crash log, Swan, who was wearing a seat belt, attempted to avoid hitting a deer and his vehicle went into the ditch.
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DURHAM, N.C. (AP) Hall of Fame Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski is stepping away from the team to have lower back surgery.
The school announced Monday that the procedure is scheduled for Friday, with an anticipated recovery time of four weeks. Associate head coach Jeff Capel will take over in Krzyzewski’s absence, starting with a home game Wednesday night against Boston College.
Krzyzewski will have a fragment of a herniated disk removed. The school says Krzyzewski tried several treatment options during the past month before deciding on surgery.
The winningest men’s coach in Division I history had four surgeries during the offseason to replace his left knee, repair his left ankle and fix a hernia.
Capel previously took over for Krzyzewski when he missed the trip to Georgia Tech last February because of dehydration and high blood pressure.
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NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — Authorities say a 70-year-old man was killed when he was struck by a boat propeller while swimming with friends in the ocean off Southern California.
Orange County Sheriff’s Sgt. Neil Hove says the unidentified man was with a group Sunday about a half-mile (0.8 kilometres) off Newport Beach when someone backed the boat back toward the man when he was ready to climb aboard.
Passengers pulled him into the boat and returned to the harbour, where paramedics pronounced the man dead.
The Orange County Register reports (http://lat.ms/2uUqczJ ) police did not cite or arrest anyone.
The investigation is ongoing.
Cree (NASDAQ:CREE) shares gain 6.8% aftermarket on Q1 results that beat EPS estimates but missed on revenue with a 2% Y/Y sales drop. Q4 guidance has upside revenue from $390M to $410M (consensus: $381.64M) with in-line EPS of $0.05 to $0.09 (consensus: $0.08).
Key metrics: Gross margin, 27.8% (+2.6 percentage points Y/Y); total operating expenses, $367M (+$261M mostly due to goodwill impairment charge); cash and equivalents, $401.5M (-$209M); total liabilities, $585.8M.
Earnings call is scheduled for 5 PM Eastern with a webcast available here.
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Previously: Cree beats by $0.03, misses on revenue (April 24)
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP)  A federal judge has overturned a jury decision that found a former president of Bolivia and his defense minister responsible for government killings during 2003 unrest.
U.S. Senior District Judge James Cohn upheld a defense motion Wednesday that there was insufficient evidence to support an April verdict that included $10 million in damages in a lawsuit filed by Bolivians whose family members were among the dead.
The jury verdict had followed a nearly three-week trial of the civil suit in federal court in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Jurors found against former Bolivian President Gonzalo Sanchez de Lozada and his former defense minister, Jose Carlos Sanchez Berzain. Both live in the U.S.
The lawsuit was filed under the Torture Victim Protection Act, which authorizes suits in the U.S. for extrajudicial killings.
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Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky loved
painting the sea. A Crimean native, he was born in Feodosia, a port
town, and thus had great waters as a constant companion. This 19th
century Russian Armenian painter had real knack for depicting waves.
Light and translucent, they perfectly capture the essence of the real
thing. Many of these paintings featured a human element, too, with ships
showing the struggle between man and nature.
During his career, Ivan Konstantinovich
Aivazovsky painted more than 6000 paintings, half of which depict sea
and ships. He often went to watch naval manoeuvres and even painted the
siege of Sevastopol. Aivazovsky was widely recognized even outside the
Russian Empire, receiving awards from France, Turkey and others.
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A passerby, left, and a law enforcement official, right, stand near broken glass at the New England Holocaust Memorial on Monday, Aug. 14, 2017, in Boston. Police say a person is in custody for allegedly vandalizing the memorial. It's the second time the memorial has been damaged this summer. Police say the suspect smashed a glass panel Monday. Steven Senne AP Photo
An African lion believed to be the oldest held in an American zoo has been euthanized.The Philadelphia Zoo says its 25-year-old big cat named Zenda recently experienced a severe decline in mobility and behavior. She was euthanized Thursday.Zoo officials say Zenda was a popular and much-loved animal. In announcing her death Friday, the zoo noted that lions in zoos typically live about 17 years.Zenda was born at the Johannesburg Zoo in South Africa in 1991. She arrived in Philadelphia two years later, along with three other lions.The pride relocated temporarily to the Columbus Zoo in 2004, returning to Philadelphia for the opening of the Big Cat Falls exhibit in 2006.The Philadelphia Zoo has six other African lions.
U.S. Marshals have located and arrested a convicted sex offender who failed to report to the Austin Transitional Center after being released from federal prison on Feb. 2. Matthew Ezekiel Stager, 45, was released from a Federal Correctional Complex in Petersburg, Va. and ordered to report to the center in Del Valle.
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A developer has won permission to build 77 new homes on a vacant plot in Norfolk Park.
Sigma Capital Group, working with Sheffield Housing Company, will now be able to carry out its plans for the land off East Bank Road, where the former East Hill primary and secondary schools once stood.
The land was once home to the East Hill schools.
There was only one objection to the proposal from Replicast Ltd. The manufacturing firm, based near the site, said the development was guaranteed to cause a significant impact to our business’.
It said homes would have to be built near its premises, which generates noise, waste and odours’.
But officers said there would not be any issues. They said noise from the firm’s site was not particularly audible or problematic, although some plant and equipment could be heard’, and that double glazing would help reduce it further.
FAIRHOPE, Ala. — When it comes to the Broncos practicing at the Jets’ training center next week to prepare for Super Bowl XLVIII, Jets coach Rex Ryan has one thought....
The Houston Astros placed catcher Brian McCann on the disabled list Monday with a sore right knee.
The Astros were already missing catcher Evan Gattis, who has been on the disabled list with a concussion sustained when he was hit on the head by a backswing last Thursday.
Max Stassi was recalled from Triple-A Fresno to join Juan Centeno as options behind the plate for Houston.
Islamic State (ISIS) terrorist group has claimed responsibility for the shooting in the city of Liège (Belgium) where two police agents (pictured) and one civilian were killed. The ISIS informed via related news agency, that the attack in Liege was carried out by a ‘soldier of the Caliphate’.
The Amaq news agency passed the message, revendicating the actions of Belgium citizen Benjamin Herman, and acknowledging him as their “soldier of the Caliphate”, however no evidence was given to proof any previous contacts between an assailant and the group.
With the Vale transforming into a wintry wonderland this weekend, a few frosty friends started to appear in front gardens across the county.
Robin and Suriya Choudhury, together with their 14 year old son Samial, built this 6ft 4" snowman with some fantastic family teamwork.
Robin Choudhury stands proudly next to his families creation
Did you spot any other snowmen on your Sunday travels? Or did you a build a chilly chap that can rival the Choudhury's efforts?
Send your snowy pictures to editorial@bucksherald.co.uk!
A Memphis resident was sentenced to 90 months in prison and $13,000 in restitution after law enforcement found around 250 images and 16 videos containing child pornography.
During a 2014 cyber investigation, the Department of Homeland Security discovered Jeffrey William Massey’s email was associated with a website known for the exchange of child pornography.
Massey, 27, allowed agents into his Cordova home where he admitted to having child pornography and posting albums of minors online. He also spoke with other users on a photo-sharing website about sharing photos.
Massey will be put on five years’ supervised release after his release from prison.
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A woman is in critical condition after a shooting in North Memphis, Memphis Police Department confirmed.
The shooting happened in the area of Chicago and Breedlove Street, and police arrived on the scene at about 8:43 p.m.
No suspect information is available.
If you know anything about this crime, you are asked to call Crime Stoppers at 901-528-CASH.
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Andrea Novicki uses music to help soothe patients who are undergoing chemotherapy in local hospitals.Her mesmerizing wind chimes and steel-tongue drums provide comfort to patients being subjected to harsh treatments for a variety of cancers."It made me calm. It took some of my pain away," said one patient of the therapy. Watch the video above for the full story.
French President Francois Hollande is calling for new security measures around the country's presidential race, notably to protect against hacking.
Mr Hollande's order came after the campaign of centrist Emmanuel Macron accused Russia of trying to sway the April 23-May 7 election.
President Hollande asked top security officials to present electoral security measures next week "including in the cyber domain".
Mounir Mahjoubi, head of digital campaigning for Mr Macron, said that his team identified thousands of hacking attempts originating from Ukraine in recent weeks.
Mr Mahjoubi says the attempts coincided with what he called a fake news operation targeting Mr Macron in Russia-sponsored media in France.
Mr Macron's leading rivals, Francois Fillon and Marine Le Pen, want to lift sanctions against Russia, while Mr Macron has been less friendly toward Moscow.
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From the south side of Chicago, Boi fLOYD, the rising rap artist has been going hard, grinding in the studio and on stages across the country recently performing at SXSW 2017 Music Festival, creating and sharing some of the dopest music of this era in hip-hop. Known for his single “Maserati Dreams,” Boi fLoyd has been featured on notable hip hop sites HipHopCanada.com, Respect Mag, WorldStarHipHop.com & More. Debut Album “For Better or Worse” features hit single Maserati Dreams, 2 Glocks, How You Do it, Swis Her Sweets and production from Chase Davis, C-Sick and Gettem Louie.
Procter & Gamble Co. said its finance chief, Jon Moeller, will get the new title of vice chairman as part of the company’s turnaround.
Mr. Moeller, a 29-year P&G veteran who became CFO eight years ago, has headed some of the company’s biggest initiatives in recent years, including a selloff of dozens of brands and an overhaul of the...
Update: SC Teen Mom Facing Charges after 11 month old found dead in Diaper Box
CHESTERFIELD, SC (WOLO)- (WCCB)–Investigators are awaiting autopsy results following the death of Harlee Lewis whose body was found in a diaper box about a thousand yards from her home Tuesday.
The mother, who told investigators that her baby was kidnapped after she was assaulted at her mailbox, has admitted to lying about the attack, say deputies.
Lewis’ mother, 19 year old Brianna Lewis is in custody.
The Chesterfield County Sheriff says Lewis is being held on a charge of falsifying a report.
Investigators say they are waiting on autopsy results to confirm the cause of death, and will determine if additional charges will be filed at that time.
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FILE - In this March 2, 2018, file photo, Baltimore Orioles manager Buck Showalter, center right, stands on the mound after relieving starting pitcher Dylan Bundy in the third inning of a spring training baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, in Sarasota, Fla. Even in spring training, when wins and losses are meaningless, managers are always hunting for significant matchups. That’s especially true along the Gulf Coast, where four AL East rivals train within about two hours of each other. John Minchillo, File AP Photo
This week’s non-fiction book of the week is The Captain Class: The Hidden Force That Creates the World’s Greatest Teams, by Sam Walker. Click for lessons #1 and #2.
Lesson #3: What makes a great captain?
Walker sets out a series of attributes: They lack superstar talent – but more than make up for it. They aren’t fond of the spotlight – but aren’t afraid of it. They don’t “lead” in the traditional sense – it’s not Hollywood charisma. They are not angels – many of their most famous moments don’t make inspirational posters. They do potentially divisive things – they speak truth to power and to teammates (“It’s a totally romantic idea that you have to be 11 friends,” says Bayern Munich captain Philipp Lahm in the book). They aren’t the usual suspects – a generational talent usually doesn’t become a generational leader. Finally, the captain isn’t the primary leader – there are still coaches and management above.
Tomorrow’s lesson: What do captains do?
The Collierville Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for La Petite Academy last week at 310 Poplar View Pkwy.
Erica Burnett is the academy director and she has more than eight years of experience in early childhood education.
“My talented staff and I are very eager to care for your most precious children in our infant care to our preschool and school-age programs,” Burnett said. “I want to get to know each child and parent personally, as does our teaching staff. We pride ourselves on our professional level of customer service and personal level of commitment to our families. The longevity of our staff ranges up to 24 years and all of our staff are First Aid/CPR certified.”
Among those pictured are Liz Deely, Zakita Olds, Taylor Hayes, Dr. Mark Wetzel, Leah Anne Morse, Angela Brown, Liese Leonard, Eden VanderHook, Seanette Ellis, Brittany Todd, Erica Burnett and Crystal Banks. For more information, call 901.853.7188.
Yi Gang has been working with outgoing PBOC governor Zhou Xiaochuan for more than 10 years and the markets are likely to welcome his appointment, says William Ma of Noah Holdings Hong Kong.
The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh were met by a cheering crowd at the opening of the new National Cyber Security Centre in Victoria in London.
As well as protecting against attacks on government and business, the centre also aims to protect the economy and wider society.
Southern Accent at the Speed Art Museum
Southern Accent: Seeking the American South in Contemporary Art is the first contemporary art exhibition to question and explore in-depth the complex and contested space of the American South. This unprecedented exhibition investigates the many realities, fantasies, and myths about the South that have long captured the public’s imagination. Presenting a wide range of perspectives, from both within and outside of the region, the exhibition creates a composite portrait of southern identity through the work of sixty artists.
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Borough and Oundle both suffered Midlands Division One defeats for the second weekend running in the English Clubs Championship today (February 3).
Two yellow cards proved costly for Borough in their match. Joe Andresen was sin-binned for something he said and Mooki Tshepo-Olebile for not getting up from the tackle and during their absence in the second half, ONs came back strongly from a 15-3 half-time deficit to lead 23-15.
Borough scored a try right at the end to secure a losing bonus point and it was number eight Sarel Pretorius who crossed to complete his hat-trick of tries.
Andresen converted two of them and kicked a penalty.
Borough vice-chairman Archie Bennett said: “It was a great game of open rugby between two evenly-matched sides and could have gone either way.”
Apart from Pretorius, hooker Jamie Dingle and flanker Rob Mould had fine games.
Borough stay fifth in the table and Oundle remain seventh.
This story contains spoilers about the latest episode of Game of Thrones, “Eastwatch.” If you don’t want plotlines spoiled, click away now. Jon Snow is no bastard after all. Sunday’s Game of Thrones innocuously inserted a huge revelation during an off-the-cuff exchange between Gilly (Hannah Murray) and Samwell Tarly (John Bradley) that pretty much changes everything…
The late President Hugo Chavez began handing the military control over food, and ... . In this Nov. 14, 2016 photo, a young man collects rice that fell from a cargo truck waiting to enter the port and refill in Puerto Cabello, Venezuela, the port that handles the majority of Venezuela's food imports.
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Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach speaks to supporters as he launches his campaign for governor on June 8. As vice chairman of a presidential commission on voter fraud, he asked officials in all 50 states for sensitive voter data. John Hanna The Associated Press
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A woman is in serious condition and a male suffered minor injuries after two cars collided in Scarborough’s Morningside area on Saturday afternoon.
Toronto police say they were called to Shadowood Court in the Milner and Morningside avenues area for a report of a crash.
Toronto paramedics said they located a woman with serious injuries and rushed her to Sunnybrook Hospital in serious condition.
A male was taken to a local hospital for treatment of minor injuries.
Traffic services investigators are at the scene working to determine the cause of the collision.
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DENVER -- Over 50 Coloradans from 29 different countries took the oath of allegiance Tuesday in a naturalization ceremony at the Colorado History Center.
"I was waiting for this for a long time. I am so very excited," Luis Lopez, an immigrant from Mexico said.
Lopez says after weeks of increasing deportation fears in the Hispanic community, it is nice to have that threat behind him.
"They have been scared some have even made plans to go back to Mexico," Lopez said, speaking about his friends.
According to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Director Kristi Barrows, the Denver region has seen a spike over the past year -- adding that the normal process takes about 4-6 months.
"We'll always be a country that welcomes new citizens ," Barrows said.
The new US Citizens in Colorado hail from 29 different countries and all had to take an intense civics exam before Tuesday's events. Most had green cards for several years before they became citizens.
Didier Ndong has been linked with newly promoted English Premier League side Cardiff City from Sunderland.
The 23-year-old joined the Black Cats in August 2016 from French Ligue 1 side Lorient after signing a five-year contract and featured 54 times, scoring once since his arrival.
However, in January, he was acquired by Watford on loan with an option to make the deal permanent but having failed to make a single appearance for the Hornets, they refused to trigger the clause which could have helped him continue his stay at the Vicarage Road outfit.
The midfielder is believed to fancy a chance to return to the top-flight and interests have been shown by some French sides.
However, Cardiff, according to Watford Observer, is believed to be in pole position to sign him.
Sunderland were relegated last season from the English Championship to League One and will be aiming to scoop the £13.6 million [excluding add-ons] paid for the services of the midfielder in 2016.
On October 21st at the fairplex in Pomona, the fate of motocross lies in Ronnie Mac's hands.
July 4th, is a holiday that represents freedom, and independence. But did you know there’s actually some discrepancy about what the “real” Independence Day should be?
So we wanted to know is July 4th the most historically accurate day to celebrate? For the answer we checked the national archives.
One look at the Declaration of Independence and the answer seems pretty obvious, it's right at the top of the page in big letters -- July 4, 1776.
But, according to the national archives, July 2, 1776 is the day the Continental Congress actually voted for independence.
John Adams, in his writings, even noted that July 2, would be "remembered in the annals of American history and would be marked with fireworks and celebrations."
The document just happened to be dated July 4th, and it wasn't actually completely signed until August 2nd.
So we can go ahead and verify that historically, the United States was technically "free" two days earlier.
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While Netflix always stays schtum on their viewing figures, the subscription service has published their Year In Review, which has exposed some seriously bizarre viewing habits.
The annual report has revealed how one unknown user has watched ‘Bee Movie’ 357 times over the last 12 months.
To put that figure in perspective, that’s nearly one screening every single day.
We’re guessing they must really love bees.
Scherbak will be in uniform for Saturday afternoon's game against the Ducks.
Scherbak was called up from AHL Laval on Friday and will skate on a line with Jonathan Drouin and Alex Galchenyuk, replacing Jacob De La Rose. The 2014 first-round draft pick's arrival signals an organizational shift in focus to the 2018-19 season. As part of that slightly longer-term focus, we expect the Canadiens to be sellers at the trade deadline. Promoting Scherbak may presage the departure of Max Pacioretty and Tomas Plekanec.
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US President Donald Trump's proposed ambassador to Australia will be pulled from the post, the ABC understands.
Harry Harris was nominated by Donald Trump to take up a spot in Canberra in February. (Credit: Reuters)
Sources say the nominated US secretary of state, Mike Pompeo, is planning to re-nominate Admiral Harry Harris as Mr Trump's envoy to South Korea instead.
Mr Pompeo had previously assured he would fill the role of US ambassador to South Korea promptly.
Admiral Harris was nominated by Mr Trump to take up a spot in Canberra in February.
Five years after the battle that nearly leveled Chicago, the Transformers are forced into hiding from a government unit hunting them down.
Silverback Therapeutics, a stealthy biotech startup co-founded by investor, entrepreneur and University of Washington neurosurgery professor Peter Thompson, has raised $10 million in venture funding, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.The funding was raised last year, but there may be more on the way — the Feb. 6 filing lists the $10 million as part of a larger $60 million round. The Seattle Times reported last April that the funding may have come in part from OrbiMed Advisors, a Bay-Area based life science venture fund where Thompson is a partner.
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9:05 Analysis: Kansas 84, West Virginia 80 (OT)
Video caught near Campbell River, B.C. shows a seal hiding from an orca after it gave pursuit in Frederick Arm.
Dec 12 (Reuters) - V-cube Inc
* Says co plans to sign business and capital alliance agreement with an investment limited liability partnership on Dec. 12
* Through capital alliance, co will issue 3 million shares of co’s common stock to the investment limited liability partnership to raise 1.5 billion yen in total via private placement, with payment date on Dec. 28
* Proceeds will be used for software development, loan repayment and working capital
* Says the investment limited liability partnership will raise voting power in the co to 12.4 percent from 0 percent on Dec. 28 and become co’s third biggest shareholder
* Through business alliance, the investment limited liability partnership will use know-how in co’s performance improvement and place management personnel in the co
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S.Korea stocks down on Fed hike, comments on cutting bond portfolio
* Local institutions seem worried, selling large amount of KOSPI * KOSPI to continue upward trend -analyst * Won erases gains as dlr rebounds SEOUL, June 15 South Korean shares slid to a one-week low early on Thursday as the U.S. Federal Reserve raised interest rates and said it would reduce its holdings in bonds and other securities, signalling a more positive outlook on the U.S. economy. The Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) was dow
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Paul Ryan has highlighted on Twitter a school secretary benefiting from the Republican tax overhaul, then deleted the tweet after online criticism that he is cheering an increase of $1.50 a week.
The Associated Press reported on Thursday that changes in tax withholding were sparking bigger paychecks, citing as one example Julia Ketchum of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, whose check went up $1.50 a week.
Ryan on Saturday posted a Tweet noting the secretary's increase and linking to the AP story. He has posted several other examples of worker pay increases and bonuses since the overhaul, some as much as $1,000.
Ryan's spokeswoman didn't immediately respond to a request for comment.
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NEW YORK — A 1-15 record earned the Cleveland Browns the top pick in April's NFL draft.
Since returning to the league as an expansion franchise in 1999, the Browns twice have used the No. 1 overall selection. In their first season, they chose Kentucky quarterback Tim Couch. The next year, they got Penn State defensive lineman Courtney Brown.
San Francisco (2-14) will pick second, followed by Chicago and Jacksonville, both 3-13.
The Rams (4-12), Jets and Chargers, both 5-11, Carolina (6-10), Cincinnati (6-9-1) and Buffalo (7-9) close out the top 10.
Only the draft positions for non-playoff qualifiers has been settled. Other spots will be determined by post-season results, with the Super Bowl winner choosing last regardless of record, and the Super Bowl loser going next to last in all rounds.
The draft will be April 27-29 in Philadelphia.
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Look, I like my phone as much as anybody but I’m just not as committed as this lady. A woman in China took a 20-hour train ride last week, and she was lying on her side the entire time, staring at her phone. She eventually fainted . . . because BLOOD CLOTS had formed on her brain. Surgeons were able to remove the clots and now she’s recovering.
BOSTON (AP) — The USS Constitution will sail in Boston Harbor and fire her guns again to mark Independence Day.
The world’s oldest commissioned warship still afloat is scheduled to leave its berth at the Charlestown Navy Yard at 10 a.m. Wednesday and glide through the harbor to mark 242 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
The ship nicknamed “Old Ironsides” will travel to Fort Independence on Castle Island and fire a 21-gun salute at around 11:30 a.m.
The 101st Field Artillery from the Massachusetts National Guard will return the salute.
An additional 17-gun salute will fire as the Constitution passes the U.S. Coast Guard Station, the former site of the shipyard where the vessel was built in 1797.
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A girl plays hopscotch as people line up to vote in the first round of 2017 French presidential election at a polling station in Marseille, France, April 23, 2017. REUTERS/Philippe Laurenson
PARIS Turnout figures for the first round of the French presidential election showed a 69.42 percentage participation rate by around 1700 local time (1500 GMT), the Interior Ministry said on Sunday, with the numbers down slightly from the last election.
The latest turnout figure compared to 70.59 percent at the same time during the last election in 2012, 73.87 percent in 2007 and 58.45 percent in 2002.
(Reporting by Pascale Antonie; Writing by Sudip Kar-Gupta; Editing by John Irish)
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Border Patrol agents have rescued an injured Mexican migrant who was abandoned by smugglers in the desert.
Border Patrol officials say an agent from the Tucson Sector was investigating a brushfire 20 miles east of Nogales early Friday when he came across the 33-year-old man, who had an open ankle fracture.
Another agent with emergency medical training provided first aid.
The man was airlifted to a Tucson hospital. He is expected to be processed for immigration violations after his release.
McGilton spoke with Gayle Pantelidis, 13642 State Route 676, Waterford, in response to an email she received about neighborhood dogs killing Pantelidis's chickens. This case remains under investigation.
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Home Indiana HS Golfers Pair With Pros For Varsity Shootout At ULC April 17th, 2017 Nick Ruffolo Indiana, Newburgh, Sports Pinterest
The 2017 United Leasing & Finance Championship hosted the Tri-State Orthopedics Varsity Shootout which paired 15 local high school golfers with professionals from the Web.com Tour.
All of the student-athletes involved came into the event with their best driver and open ears as they got to spend a day playing with the pros.
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Tacoma (Wash.) Lincoln athlete Giovonni White is looking for his first college offer, but plenty of teams are interested. The 6-foot-2, 280-pound offensive guard has started for Lincoln high school...
A federal jury has found a former Shreveport mental health facility administrator guilty of taking part in a kickback scheme. Now the 64-year-old Lafayette resident faces up to five years in prison, then three years on federal supervised release plus a $250,000 fine for each count.
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A shrewd football fan used a betting slip to wish his girlfriend happy birthday
By Edd Dracott, Press Association When Twitter user @MathesonBilly found himself in a spot of bother having forgotten to get his girlfriend a card for her birthday, he had to think on his feet.
Jose Mourinho says he's a better coach at Manchester United than he was at Chelsea - and there's one reason why
Eboni is a tiny little cat who is just over 10 years-old.
She is very sweet natured and enjoys fuss and attention. Eboni has had to come into the care of Cats Protection as her owner was unable to care for her due to ill health. She has come from a quiet home with a mature family so they would like to find a similar home.
If you’d like to know more about Eboni or any of their other cats, please call Marina on 01449 674584. Cats Protection cats are vaccinated, microchipped and neutered (where appropriate) and see a vet before homing.
For more see www.cats.org.uk/bury-st-edmunds
Ten years ago, when Blanco y Negro first appeared, their combination of Cuban music and Scandinavian jazz seemed an exotic novelty. Now, relaunched with some phenomenal new players, they’re almost mainstream, but by no means run of the mill. The trickiest task is keeping the Latin and jazz elements in balance, and this they manage perfectly. The music is dynamic and imaginative, and the musicianship superb. All five members have a hand in the composition. Outstanding among them are pianist Abel Marcel and saxophonist Karl-Martin Almqvist, while the conga playing of Eliel Lazo is among the most impressive I’ve ever heard.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren was not allowed to finish her debate in opposition to Sen. Jeff Sessions’ nomination for attorney general after the Senate voted that she had violated Senate Rule XIX on Tuesday night. She won't be able to speak again during the nomination at all. This stems from her reading a Coretta Scott King letter that King sent in opposition to Sessions nomination for a federal judgeship in 1986.
LONDON (AP) — London fire investigators are painstakingly searching for more victims of an inferno that engulfed a high-rise apartment building and killed at least 12 residents.
Authorities say the death toll is expected to rise as emergency workers sift through more of the wreckage on Thursday.
The fire early Wednesday in the 24-story building in west London's North Kensington district also injured dozens, 18 of them critically, and left an unknown number missing. The cause of the blaze is under investigation, but a tenants' group had complained for years about the risk of a fire.
More than 1 million pounds ($1.27 million) has been raised to help victims of the tragedy as volunteers and charities worked through the night to find shelter and food for people who lost their homes.
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court is keeping in place a revised map of Pennsylvania’s congressional districts, turning down a request from Republican leaders in the state Legislature.
The court’s order Monday declining to put on hold the revised map comes as incumbents and potential challengers are circulating petitions to get on the May primary ballot.
The court is declining to halt a series of decisions by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court that threw out a 2011 Republican-crafted map and established a new map of the state’s 18 districts.
Pennsylvania’s 2011 map is generally considered among the most gerrymandered in the nation, and Democrats hope new district lines will boost their chances of reclaiming majority control of the U.S. House.
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Njinga of Angola: Africa's Warrior Queen
Linda Heywood discussed her book "Njinga of Angola: Africa's Warrior Queen," about this multifaceted and successful 17th-Century African ruler.
Speaker Biography: Linda Heywood is a professor of African history and the history of the African diaspora and African-American studies at Boston University.
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I'm a veteran and always vote for fellow vets, but I can't and will not vote for Mr. Grimm. He ran for Congress saying he would fight his case to the end, knowing he couldn't lose; wins, resigns and takes a plea bargain, making us look like a bunch of fools.
Once is enough; never again.
Because Aaron Judge is out there crushing everything in sight, it can be easy to overlook Gary Sanchez 's impressive .276/.358/.530 batting line this season. Among the 21 catchers with at least 150 plate appearances, Sanchez is third in wRC+ and third with ten homers.
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April 5 Tennant Co
* Tennant Co - On April 4, 2017, co and foreign subsidiary borrowers from time to time party thereto entered into a credit agreement - SEC Filing
* Tennant Co - Agreement provides co, certain foreign subsidiaries access to a senior secured credit facility until April 4, 2022
* Tennant- Agreement consisting of multi-tranche term loan facility up to $400 million, revolving facility up to $200 million with option to expand by $150 million
* Tennant Co - In connection with agreement, co granted lenders a security interest in substantially all its personal property
* Tennant Co - In connection with agreement, co pledged stock of its domestic subsidiaries and 65 percent of stock of its first tier foreign subsidiaries Source text: [bit.ly/2o4CpRZ] Further company coverage:
A local terminal project has an engineering firm and is looking to clear land for the site this fall. Melford Atlantic Gateway recently picked Colorado’s BergerABAM as the engineering firm for the proposed Container Terminal and Logistics Park project in Guysborough county near Port Hawkesbury. Richie Mann, vice president of marketing and government relations for […]
Julie Marie Howell, 48, of Granite City, died at 8:30 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017, at her home surrounded by her family.
The family will hold a memorial service at a later date.
Wojstrom Funeral Home & Crematory is handling arrangements.
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A privately owned Dubai satellite television channel is shutting down amid an economic slowdown caused by low oil prices.
Staff at the English-language channel City7 said Tuesday they were in the process of shutting down. They spoke on condition of anonymity as they feared repercussions.
The channel is owned by BinHendi Enterprises, a private firm with a variety of interests in retail and other industries. Telephone calls to the company’s headquarters rang unanswered Tuesday and no one responded to emails requesting comment.
The TV channel’s demise brings more media job losses to the oil-rich United Arab Emirates, a federation of seven sheikhdoms on the Arabian Peninsula.
A state-backed, English-language newspaper in Abu Dhabi called The National laid off some of its staff Sunday.
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Dodgers right fielder Yasiel Puig gets wild after sliding into third base past the tage of Diamondbacks third baseman Adam Rosales for a seventh inning triple in Game 1 of the NLDS at Dodger Stadium.
Blood Screening Market to Reckon increasing valuation by the end of year 2023
Blood Screening Market by Technology (Western Blot Assay, Reverse Polymerase Chain Reaction (RPCR), Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)), By Product Type (Instruments, Software and Services, Reagents & Kits).
CBC interviewed Angela Devlin, an obesity researcher in UBC’s faculty of medicine, about Statistics Canada data that shows that obesity rates for children in Canada are declining.
She said although it’s good news obesity isn’t increasing among Canadian children, increased obesity rates among adults could mean overweight children become obese as they age.
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After a successful launch in Tobermory, and now available in the Borders, The Sea Unicorn of Mull is the latest book from Eyemouth’s Serafina Press.
By local author Jennifer T. Doherty, and illustrated by Gillian Stewart, (who illustrated The Unicorn of Holy Island), the full-colour picture book follows the story of a sea unicorn who is in search of his heart.
He swims past Oban, and round the island of Mull. However, a little girl keeps throwing stones at him. What can be going on…?
“I realise that our local books have a natural appeal here in the Borders,” says Jennifer Doherty. “But so many people enjoy holidays to Oban and Mull, that I felt that the book can work in different parts of Scotland. And I’m delighted that a title from a small Eyemouth publisher is going to be in the bookshops on the Calmac ferries.”
The Sea Unicorn of Mull is available from The Roadstead Gallery, Eyemouth, and www.amazon.co.uk.
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ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) - A prosecutor's report has found that officers from the U.S. Capitol Police and Alexandria, Virginia, police department fired more than 40 rounds to subdue and eventually kill the man who shot and wounded Congressman Steve Scalise and others on a northern Virginia ballfield.
The report released Friday by Alexandria Commonwealth's Attorney Bryan Porter concluded that officers were justified in using lethal force to confront 66-year-old James Hodgkinson, who wounded Scalise and four others in June during a practice for a charity baseball game.
The report states that an Alexandria officer and a Capitol Police officer each fired shots that struck Hodgkinson. The report credits the officers for pinning Hodgkinson down and placing him in custody within 10 minutes of the initial shots.
Hodgkinson later died from his injuries.
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The half-brother of North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un was murdered Tuesday while traveling in Malaysia. Bad things have been known to happen to those who cross Kim — family members included. Adriana Diaz reports.
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LAUDERHILL (CBSMiami) – A massive crane collapsed onto several homes in Lauderhill.
The sudden collapse took place around 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
The truck that the crane was situated in could be seen toppled on its side.
According to authorities, the crane was there for a power pole installation by Florida Power & Light.
It happened in the area of 4371 Northwest 11th Street.
Lauderhill Fire Rescue Captain Jerry Gonzalez told CBS4 that there were two confirmed injuries but he was not sure if anyone was being transported to a hospital.
Its being reported that the crane operator was also injured but authorities have yet to confirm that.
Images from Chopper4 show the crane sprawled across at least three homes in the residential neighborhood.
Gonzalez also said firefighters were checking the damaged homes for any additional injuries.
A 51-year-old man was killed defending his pregnant wife during a home invasion robbery. His brother has set up a GoFundMe to help his wife and unborn child. Screenshot from GoFundMe
News: Teen Becomes Talk of the Town After Neighbor Catches Her 'Smoking' a Taquito Twitter has some choice words for the neighbors who accused Sarah Holder of smoking a cigar when in fact it was a taquito.
News details about why Sci-Port, now reopening, temporarily closed
New information surfaces about why Sci-Port Discovery Center temporarily closed. The venue is being reopened incrementally.
Voice of America report by Madeeha Anwar states that Pakistan has recently launched a smartphone application that will allow its citizens to anonymously report extremist, radical or sectarian-based hate content to the relevant authorities. The app named Chaukas (vigilant) is created by the National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA), a government body responsible for devising counterterrorism strategies, and is available on both Android and iOS systems.
Daniel Craig, is that you? That's the question many people were asking after the James Bond actor presented at the 71st EE British Academy Film Awards in London on Feb. 18. Daniel appeared puffy and somewhat unrecognizable. Some fans even described him as appearing "plastic." "Bond looks... different," tweeted one. "What happened to Daniel Craig's face?" another wondered. Many assumed he overdid it with Botox and fillers. Whatever the case, 007 has successfully confused the world with his new look.
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Officers said the break-ins occurred to multiple vehicles in the North Main community during early-morning hours on Friday. North Korea's vice foreign minister is blaming President Donald Trump for escalating tensions on the Korean Peninsula through his tweets and expansion of military exercises.
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Once more we see SA’s toxic patriarchy in all its glory with the re-election of Danny Jordaan as South African Football Association (Safa) president, despite two cases of alleged rape hanging over his head.
Let us not forget that this character is still tainted by the FBI investigation into the $10m that allegedly exchanged hands as a bribe for SA to win the 2010 World Cup bid, and how he ceased travelling abroad and hired top lawyers in SA and the US due to his fear of arrest. Jordaan denies his involvement, despite a letter dated December 10 2007, signed off by him, approving the payment.
Coming back to the present, his re-election as Safa head was unopposed, with 95% of the members voting for him. This rubs salt into the wound of SA’s "rape culture".
I know the slogan "innocent until proven guilty", but it is abused in this country. Every crook and thief spends years in their position waiting to be exonerated as the rot continues.
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Today’s episode of WZ Daily is hosted by WZ’s Executive Editor Nick Hausman and features 101WKQX Chicago’s Kevin Kellam as his co-hosts.
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For the first time in at least 15 years, national alcohol consumption went down last year—and so did beer consumption per capita. And though craft brewing in Oregon has still grown, it's happening more slowly. Depending on whose stats you look at, beer sales were up between 3 and 8 percent the past two years—good for most industries, but less than brewers were used to.
ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) — A contractor became trapped underneath a piece of machinery that was being removed from the pressroom of a Pennsylvania newspaper, suffering fatal injuries.
The Lehigh County coroner says the man became trapped at The Morning Call in Allentown on Tuesday afternoon. Crews have been dismantling the printing press after the paper's printing operations moved to Jersey City, New Jersey.
The coroner says the victim is a 32-year-old man from Cape Coral, Florida. His name wasn't immediately released.
The Morning Call reports that newsroom workers heard a loud boom shortly after 5 p.m. The cause of the accident is under investigation.
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CHICAGO -- Chicago police are investigating a double shooting that killed one teenager and wounded another in the Austin neighborhood.
It unfolded around 9 a.m. Monday near the YCCS-West Youth Connection Charter School.
Police say an 18-year-old and a 17-year-old were shot in the 1100 block of North Lamon Avenue.
One of the victims ran into the school for safety.
The 18-year-old died. At this point his identity has not been released.
The 17-year-old was shot in the leg and taken to Stroger Hospital. His condition is stabilized.
Police say the victims apparently knew the shooter. They were seen walking together on surveillance video.
Investigators believe the shooting stems from an argument.
Police are looking for the suspect. So far there have been no arrests. Area North detectives are running the investigation.
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Radio Canada interviewed Michael Byers, Canada Research Chair in Global Politics and International Law at UBC, for a story about a Russian rocket launch the involves a toxic propellant.
Byers said authorities should sample the air and water in the Barents Sea and the North Water Polynya after any future launch to determine if toxic are present.
Work by Byers on the same topic was also featured in the National Post and The Province.
NEW YORK (AP) — They’re homeless, but a group of men and women from Texas has made it to Carnegie Hall.
The storied New York City concert hall is the venue Wednesday evening for a performance by the Dallas Street Choir, all singers recruited from urban streets and homeless shelters that have been performing since 2015.
About 20 members of the choir were to be joined by 17 residents of a Manhattan homeless shelter.
Concert proceeds benefit homeless services charities.
Dallas Street Choir conductor Jonathan Palant has also brought in some world-class musical luminaries for the performance. They include mezzo-soprano Frederica von Stade, soprano Harolyn Blackwell and composers Jake Heggie and Stephen Schwartz.
Carnegie Hall archivist Gino Francesconi says it is the first time the hall has featured a musical ensemble of homeless performers.
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Leonard Fournette offered financial aid to an LSU student after seeing her GoFundMe request on Twitter.
Jhane Lowsoo needed $5,000 to cover her final year of college. She worked two jobs to cover half of the $10,000 she needed to graduate, after TOPS, a financial aid program, stopped covering tuition.
“I’ve come too far to stop here!” she wrote, via the Sporting News.
Lowsoo had raised $2,000 of her $5,000 goal when Fournette saw it and offered to take care of the rest.
Fournette rushed for 3,830 yards and 40 touchdowns in his three seasons at LSU.
Jason Chung, the Los Angeles producer who records as Nosaj Thing, has been making evocative electronic music for about a decade, working with people like Kendrick Lamar, Chance The Rapper, and Kid Cudi along the way. As Pitchfork points out, Chung has announced that he’ll follow up 2015’s Fated with a new album called Parallels later this year. Blonde Redhead frontwoman Kazu Makino and Bob Marley’s granddaughter Zuri guest on different songs, and lead single “All Points Back To U” is a stark, haunted, atmospheric track with vocals from the UK musician Steve Spacek. Check it out below.
Parallels by Nosaj Thing
Parallels is out 9/8 on Innovative Leisure.
Listen to Jacketsonline publisher Kelly Quinlan and staff writer Jared Halus talk about the Georgia Tech 2018 spring game and recap the spring with an eye toward the upcoming season.
Animal’s name: Obsidian
Animal ID: A679534
Gender, breed: Male terrier
Age: 9 weeks old
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Location: 19777 Shelter Way, San Bernardino
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Ranbir Kapoor in Sanju. Photo: Screengrab
The much-awaited trailer of Rajkumar Hirani’s Sanju was released on Wednesday and Ranbir Kapoor's performance and transformation in the biopic is unbelievable.
Sanju based on the life of Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt features Ranbir Kapoor essaying the title role and the trailer shows him play it brilliantly. It is also hard to differentiate between Ranbir and Sanjayas the former's transformation is mind-blowing.
The three-minute trailer showcases various stages of Sanjay’s life from his drug addiction to "350 girlfriends" and to his time in jail.
The trailer also features Paresh Rawal, Anushka Sharma, Sonam Kapoor, Dia Mirza, Manisha Koirala and Vicky Kaushal among others.
While Anushka is likely playing Sanjay’s lawyer, Manisha is essaying the role of his mom, Nargis Dutt. Sonam Kapoor appears to be playing Sanjay’s love interest and Vicky Kaushal his friend in the film.
Paresh Rawal is seen paying Sunil Dutt’s role.
The film is scheduled to release on June 29.
Political discomfort bloomed in Catalonia on Monday as thousands of Catalans gifted their partners with yellow roses during Sant Jordi, the annual celebration of the region's patron saint.
Catalans have a tradition of giving a red rose to mark the day but in a sign of protest against the imprisonment of pro-independence leaders, this year many decided to gift yellow roses as a simile of the yellow ribbons used in the demonstrations to show support to the jailed politicians and activists.
Catalan parliament speaker Roger Torrent joined the demonstration by hanging a yellow rose from a fence with a banner demanding the release of people they consider political prisoners.
Spain claims the Catalan leaders are not political prisoners because they broke the constitution when they held a banned referendum on independence.
During Sant Jordi, women give a book as a gift to men while they give a red rose to their partners.
Event time: 2pm
Suzanne and Sarah Rosenblatt, mother and daughter, will read from their writings that grapple with life without their beloved husband and father, Adolph Rosenblatt, in a time of tumultuous political change. Sarah's poems from her recently published, Where are We in This Story, also explore the mystery underlying everyday life. Suzanne's journal and poems explore the interconnectedness of nature, humans, politics, of all that happens on earth. Come celebrate mystery, kindness, love and loss on
Sunday, May 21, 2 pm, at Woodland Pattern, 720 East Locust Street, FREE admission
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FREMONT, Ind. (WANE) Staff at Fremont Community Schools returned to work Monday to prepare for a new school year.
Students at Fremont Elementary, Fremont Middle and Fremont High schools go back to class Wednesday for the 2017-2018 school year.
Along with new staff members, the school system is celebrating a new solar farm built during summer break. The system is operational and will power all three schools for years to come.
Fremont Superintendent William Stitt talked with NewsChannel 15’s Chris Darby about the new school year on First News Monday.
Victoria de Lesseps, the 22-year-old daughter of “The Real Housewives of New York City” Countess LuAnn de Lesseps, got into some trouble in the Hamptons this month. The young woman, who describes herself as an artist and designer on Instagram, was pulled over almost two weeks ago on Main Street in Sag Harbor, where her mother has a home, for driving without headlights.
The East Hampton Star reports she blew an alleged .15 at the station and was released without bail the next morning. The legal limit is .08 percent.
Victoria will be headed to court on May 5.
Her attorney Edward Burke Jr. said, “I look forward to defending her vigorously in court.”
Dallas CASA’s Voices for a Cause, held on Sept. 14 at The Rustic, provided an evening of entertainment with a concert under the stars. The concert netted $6,640 for Dallas CASA.
Dallas CASA board member Dave Kroencke’s band "Signed Out" opened for Texas Country artist Brandon Rhyder. Young Professionals President, Jonathan Bassham, gave a final plug for North Texas Giving Day.
Presenting sponsors was PCORE Exploration & Production II / Mark Hiduke. Other sponsors included Linda and Rob Swartz, Sewell Automotive, Accelerate Resources, and Christine and Jonathan Bassham.
Kitchener — Cambridge native Zach Magwood has signed a three year entry level contract with the NHL's Nashville Predators.
The 20-year-old Barrie Colts forward inked the deal after a standout performance at the Predators' development camp last week.
Magwood played minor hockey for the Cambridge Hawks and spent a season with the Jr. B Cambridge Winter Hawks before joining the Colts for the past three seasons.
The Kitchener resident is coming off a career season with the Colts that saw him post 27 goals, 32 assists while compiling a plus-27 ranking.
Over 40 Business Groups Sound Alarm Over China Tariffs
Trump's First Year: Bloomberg's Jodi Schneider reports on global finance chiefs being unusually blunt in warning that the U.S. had put the international trade order at risk as President Donald Trump pushes ahead with his “America First” agenda by imposing steep tariffs on steel and aluminum. Schneider speaks on Trump's First Year: Bloomberg's Jodi Schneider reports on "Bloomberg Daybreak: Asia." (Source: Bloomberg)
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* JD.COM AND FUNG RETAILING SIGN AGREEMENT TO FORM PARTNERSHIP TO DEVELOP ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE-DRIVEN RETAIL SOLUTIONS Further company coverage: (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
Members of the North Delta Lions Club present a cheque for $3,500 to the Delta Hospital Foundation to help them purchase a plinth table for the hospital's busy rehabilitation department.
The North Delta Lions Club recently gifted the Delta Hospital Foundation $3,500 towards the purchase of a plinth table (a motorized examination and treatment table that can be lowered to allow for ease of access for patients in wheelchairs or stretchers) for use in Delta Hospital’s busy rehabilitation department.
“For us, investing in Delta Hospital is also an investment in the health and well being of the people in this community, including ourselves,” said Bob Buntain of the North Delta Lions. “Many of our members, and our friends and families, have received great care at Delta Hospital, so we’re proud and happy that we’re able to help.”
NEW YORK (AP) — Starting this fall, works in translation will get a spotlight at the National Book Awards.
The National Book Foundation announced Wednesday that it has started a category for best translated literature, awarding a work of fiction or nonfiction translated into English and released in the U.S. The new prize should provide a boost for authors from overseas who have struggled to catch on in the U.S.
The National Book Awards for decades had four competitive categories: fiction, nonfiction, young people's literature and poetry. The foundation also gives out two honorary prizes at the annual November ceremony.
Homicide victims of 2016 remembered at prayer vigil
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There was no immediate word on any casualties. Capt. Mohamed Hussein said there was confusion over whether gunmen had fought their way inside after the blast and whether a hostage situation was underway at the Pizza House restaurant.
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The waiting game continues for Attorney General Scott Pruitt as current and former EPA employees are protesting his nomination.
It's been a hard road for Pruitt ever since his nomination to lead the Environmental Protection Agency just two months ago.
His confirmation hearing continues to be delayed as he's hounded with hundreds of questions.
Reports say about 300 people in total are protesting Pruitt, many from the agency he's been tapped to lead.
2/8/2017 Related Story: Former EPA Employees Write Letter To Senate Making Case Against Pruitt
They said they're concerned about Pruitt's history of opposing the EPA's environmental protection, which is the same concern that prompted over 400 former EPA employees to send a letter to the Senate.
Pruitt is expected to be confirmed, eventually, and he has the support of both senators from Oklahoma.
April 24 (Reuters) - Chart Industries Inc:
* CHART INDUSTRIES - CONCLUDED THAT SUBSTANTIALLY ALL CRYOBIOLOGICAL TANKS MANUFACTURED AT NEW PRAGUE FACILITY PREVIOUSLY IDENTIFIED SHOULD BE REPLACED
* CHART INDUSTRIES INC - RECENTLY ISSUED FINANCIAL GUIDANCE FOR FISCAL 2018 IS NOT EXPECTED TO BE IMPACTED BY ADDITIONAL WARRANTY RESERVES
* CHART INDUSTRIES INC - ANTICIPATES TAKING AN ADDITIONAL WARRANTY RESERVE EXPENSE OF ABOUT $3.75 MILLION DURING Q2 - SEC FILING
* CHART INDUSTRIES INC - ON APRIL 23, 2018, COMPANY ISSUED A RECALL NOTICE FOR IMPACTED PRODUCT LINES OF CRYOBIOLOGICAL TANKS Source text: (bit.ly/2qXQXmR) Further company coverage:
April 28 Daito Trust Construction Co Ltd
* Says it will repurchase up to 1.6 million shares, representing 2.1 percent of outstanding
* Says share repurchase price at up to 24.7 billion yen in total
* Says repurchase period from May 1 to March 30, 2018
Source text in Japanese:goo.gl/19O3aO
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
Editor's note: Retired Lt. Gen. Joseph " Keith" Kellogg became President Donald Trump 's acting national security advisor following the resignation of Michael Flynn on Monday, Feb. 13, 2017.
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Robinson announced on his personal Twitter account Friday that he would sign with an agent and enter the 2017 NBA Draft.
Robinson will bypass his final season of eligibility at Florida to join the pro ranks after averaging 11.4 points and 6.4 rebounds per game as a junior with the Gators. The 6-foot-8 forward, who also showed a dependable stroke from beyond the arc last season, is projected to be selected in the second round or go undrafted.
Wilshere looks on his way out of Arsenal this summer after Arsene Wenger left the midfielder out of the squad that beat Leicester 4-3 on Friday.
The England international has been linked with a move to newly-promoted Newcastle, whose manager Rafa Benitez is desperate for new recruits.
And followings reports Newcastle are set to step up their interest, bookmakers Betfair have slashed their odds of signing Wilshere from 7/1 to 3/1.
Premier League rivals West Ham are also said to be interested in landing the 25-year-old, with Betfair pricing the Hammers as evens favourites for his signature.
On March 15, Richmond County deputies were called out to an apartment on Walton Way for a reported home invasion. On Monday, investigators released a description of the man they believe is responsible.
The suspect is described as a black man around 5-feet-10-inches tall and between 180 and 200 lbs. He was last seen wearing a black hoodie and dark-colored pants.
If you have any information about this case, please contact the Richmond County Sheriff's Office Violent Crimes Division at 706-821-1020.
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Authorities say pedestrian killed by train
BELLE PLAINE, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say a pedestrian has been killed by a train in eastern Iowa.
Cedar Rapids station KCRG reports that the incident was reported in Belle Plaine early Monday morning.
Police have not released the person's name and other details.
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Los Angeles, Oct 7 (IANS) Singer Shakira has reportedly ended things with her boyfriend and FC Barcelona defender Gerard Pique after being in a relationship with him for six years.
The two are no longer living together and Shakira instigated the split, dailymail.co.uk reports.
"It's something serious and she has been the one who has finally made the decision," a source was quoted as saying.
The source added that Shakira, who has two sons with her beau of six years, could no longer cope with the situation. But the report did not say what the problem was.
The couple were last seen together in Argentina in June at the wedding of Pique's former Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi to Antonella Roccuzzo.
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Barcelona finished top of Champions League D ahead of Juventus, Sporting Lisbon and Olympiakos
Barcelona were among the top seeds for today’s draw having topped Champions League Group D.
Ernesto Valverde’s side reached the knockout stages of this season's competition by finishing ahead of Juventus, Sporting Lisbon and Olympiakos.
Barcelona could have been pitted against Basel, Bayern Munich, Chelsea, Sevilla, Shakhtar Donetsk or Porto at today's draw in Nyon.
Barca could not face Real Madrid, runners-up in Group H, because teams from the same domestic league cannot face off until the quarter-final stages at the earliest this year.
Mrazek stopped 36 of 37 shots during Friday's 4-1 win over Carolina.
The Czech entered with an impressive .965 save percentage and 1.02 GAA through his previous five appearances, so his improved play probably should garner more attention from fantasy owners. Mrazek posted an impressive .921 save percentage and 2.33 GAA during the 2015-16 campaign, and he has long been viewed as a potential successor to veteran Jimmy Howard. With Detroit unlikely to make the playoffs, and Howard sporting mediocre .911 and 2.82 marks this year, Mrazek could continue to see more action over the final months of the campaign.
Mrs. Draper’s Education for Employment class spent a morning last week helping in the Heart of Virginia Christmas Mother distribution center.
L to R: Vincent Marsh, Renita Clark, paraprofessional, Antonia Gilliam, Amanda Critzer, behind Amanda is Dakota Close, Megan Clark, Zachary Nunnally, Kiera Williams, and Mrs. Draper
BRADENTON – A story developing out of Bradenton overnight involved a stolen car and the ensuing run from the law.
It started just after 9 p.m. at the 14th Street West Lowe’s in Bradenton when the suspect, 30 year–old Jim Courtney, stole a car there.
Manatee County deputies were able to track down the Courtney in the car soon after, but he refused to pull over, and crashed in to 2 patrol cars during the escape.
Eventually, a Sheriff’s Office helicopter tracked down the car, and the suspect, Courtney, was apprehended after a foot chase and charged with Grand Theft Auto and aggravated battery on Law Enforcement Officers.
April 20 SDL Plc:
* Disposal of social intelligence
* Announces an agreement to sell its social intelligence activities to Social Data Intelligence LLC
* Completion of transaction is expected on May 2, 2017
* Immediate cash consideration for social intelligence business disposal is 1 stg
* Has agreed to subscribe for a $1 million unsecured 2027 loan note issued by SDIL Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom: +91 806 749 1136)
HAMILTON, New Zealand — Tevaughn Shaqele Campbell and Luke Bradley scored late tries but Canada still fell to Samoa 22-14 on Saturday at the New Zealand Sevens.
Canada will play in the Challenge Trophy quarterfinal against an undetermined opponent.
Murphy Pocetta Joe Paulo, Neria Fomai, David Jerusalem Afamasaga and Tila Mealoi all scored as Samoa built an early lead.
Campbell and Bradley scored in the 10th and 13th minutes respectively.
Building on the success of the area's food truck boom, Amanda Malone started the Triangle's first mobile florist shop: Petals on the Go.
Yesterday (May 29) Nitipat Mongkolpradit, director of Krabi Tourist Assistance Centre was notified that strong wind waves had damaged eight long tail boats which were parked along Ton Tai Beach on Koh Phi Phi. Some equipment on the boats has also been damaged.
Mr Nitipat says, “the incident happened yesterday (May 29) at 6 am. Strong winds swept in and two metres waves sprung up in a local storm and hit the boats on the beach. Luckily no injuries were reported as no one was on the boats at that time.”
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NYON, Switzerland — Real Madrid will face Paris Saint-Germain in the last 16 of the Champions League.
The match, which will pit Cristiano Ronaldo against Neymar, was possible because Madrid finished as a runner-up in its group.
Barcelona will play Chelsea, Manchester City will face Basel, Manchester United will take on Sevilla and Porto will play Liverpool.
Also, it was: Juventus vs. Tottenham; Bayern Munich vs. Besiktas; and Shakhtar Donetsk vs. Roma.
The first legs will be played from Feb. 13-21, with the return matches from March 6-14.
The final will be played at the Olympic Stadium in Kiev, Ukraine, on May 26.
HOPEFULLY NOT 'TO WAR' John Oliver Lays Out What's Up With North Korea And Where We Might Go Next
There's a lot of misinformation about North Korea out there which certainly isn't helpful at a time like this. Here's one thing we do know: North Korea is really into accordions. Very, very into accordions.
Head To Head: Uber-Waymo Attys Bring Grit And Wit To Trial
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 5:24 PM EST) -- A high-stakes jury trial revving up in San Francisco has set two tech giants — and two high-octane trial lawyers — on a collision course.
Waymo LLC, the self-driving-car unit of Google parent Alphabet Inc., alleges that ride-hailing service Uber Technologies Inc. stole Waymo’s trade secrets. Taking the lead at trial for Waymo is Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP’s Charles K. Verhoeven, and for Uber, Susman Godfrey LLP’s Bill Carmody.
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From Appalachia and South Dakota to the Land of Lakes, explore the landscapes of the great frontier that continues to thrive in America’s heartland.
According to the film's makers, while farm-to-table restaurants, farmers markets and community supported agriculture are booming and new farmers are celebrated, traditional dairy farmers are often left out of the local food celebration. New England has lost more than 10,000 dairy farms in the past 50 years, and fewer than 2,000 farms remain, according to the film.
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Barge and towboat manufacturer Jeffboat LLC has notified the state of Indiana it will lay off 226 workers at its Jeffersonville shipyard because of slumping demand.
Jeffboat notified the Indiana Department of Workforce Development of the layoffs on Friday. They are expected to begin Monday.
The News and Tribune reports it's the second round of layoffs announced at Jeffboat in the past few months. The company announced in November it would lay off approximately 278 employees. Jeffboat employs between 800 and 1,000 people at the shipyard at any one time, depending on the projects the company is working on.
Jeffboat is owned by American Commercial Barge Lines.
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Capitola Summer Has Arrived! by Noel Smith • 2018 Cabrillo Stage Broadway Musicals! • 2018 Soquel High School Valedictorians, by Noel Smith • Begonia Festival Looks Back and Moves Forward • O’Neill Sea Odyssey To Celebrate Milestone • Soquel High School receives Water-wise Garden Grant • Harbor High 2018 Graduate Honorees, by Noel Smith • Beyond BIG: PWR! Exercises for PD • Register for Aptos 4th of July Parade • Movie Music Of John Williams – Santa Cruz Symphony Pops • 2018 Law Day Scholarship • 2018 State Elementary Spelling Bee Champion — Aziza Mohammed • Jr. Giants! • Porter Memorial Library Summer Ice Cream Social • 2018 Red Cross Heroes Breakfast Honorees • Explore the Final Frontier • Soquel High Alumna goes International • Family Movie Nights In Heart Of Soquel Park • Rail Trail • The Long–Lasting Benefits of Camp • Safe at Home, by Edita McQuary • A Tool Shed, by Teresa Hidalgo-Dance • Mid-County High School Scoreboard … and much more!
Disney night on Dancing with the Stars is always something to look forward to, but tonight the dance floor welcomed a very special guest.
Moana herself, also known as Auli'i Cravalho, showed up to perform the movie's Oscar-nominated "How Far I'll Go" for Simone Biles' Moana-themed routine, and not only was the dance incredible, but Cravalho's performance was flawless as usual.
The 16 year-old star also performed the song, which was written by Hamilton genius Lin-Manuel Miranda, at the Oscars earlier this year and managed to remain flawless despite being hit in the head with a flag mid-performance, because she's just the best.
Simone received two nines and two tens for her performance (though we would have given her all tens), and the judges didn't score Cravalho, but she probably would have gotten a few tens as well.
Leading the Dow (DIA -1.1% ) lower is an 8% plunge in 3M after cutting guidance. Leading the reversal though, is Caterpillar - it was up nearly 5% after an earnings beat and guidance boost, but is now down nearly 5% after management said Q1 could well be the year's "high water mark."
The Nasdaq (QQQ -1.6% ) is being led down by a 4.4% post-earnings decline for Google, and a 3.2% drop for Facebook, which can't seem to stay out of the headlines.
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Eyewitness video posted to social media shows residents caught in the elements as thunderstorms dumped rain and hail on counties north and west of Houston.The National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for a number of southeast Texas counties until 11 p.m. Sunday night.ABC13 meteorologist Elita Loresca said the primary threat from these storms is large hail, damaging wind gusts and brief isolated tornadoes.In one video sent to the ABC13 newsroom, a woman shows her vehicle being pelted by hail as she and other drivers seek cover at a Huntsville gas station.The deafening sounds of hail banging against the vehicles echo throughout the frightening video.On social media, there are numerous reports of widespread power outages in and around Huntsville.The Walker County Office of Emergency Management said it has opened a storm shelter to help those who needing to take cover.The shelter is located in the 400 block of Highway 75 North.
NEW YORK (AP) — The latest on developments in financial markets (All times local):
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Health care stocks are leading U.S. indexes broadly lower in early trading following news of a big new venture in the health care business.
Prescription drug makers, drug distributors and health insurers posted big losses early Tuesday on fears of stiff competition from a new venture announced by JPMorgan Chase, Amazon and Berkshire Hathaway.
Express Scripts plunged 9 percent and UnitedHealth Group sank 4.4 percent.
The Standard & Poor's 500 index fell 19 points, or 0.7 percent, to 2,853.
The Dow Jones industrial average slid 226 points, or 0.7 percent, to 26,214. The Nasdaq composite lost 58 points, or 0.8 percent, to 7,407.
Bond prices fell. The yield on the 10-year Treasury note rose to 2.71 percent.
The University of Virginia Health System presented its annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. awards on Friday, Feb. 2. The awards are given to a UVA Health System student, faculty or staff member who embodies the values and teachings of King.
The health system honored doctors Max Luna, Eric Carson, and Marcus Martin with the lifetime achievement award for helping address healthcare disparities and fostering inclusiveness.
“Very, very pleased to be recognized for the work that not just I have done, but our whole university and community have done,” said Martin.
Martin is the UVA vice president and chief officer for diversity and equity.
Each year, his team hosts 30 programs over the course of two weeks that address immediate issues in the community.
Acclaimed pianist Billy Childs has emerged as one of the foremost American composers of his era. The four-time Grammy® winner and his quartet seamlessly blend elements of jazz and classical music. Tickets start at $35.00.
Tom Welling and Tom Ellis reveal their favorite jobs before acting and how they landed their roles on Lucifer.
Owners of Critter Creek Farm and Cat's Paw Winery, both in Rock Hill, teamed up Saturday for a "baby goat yoga" class, which drew dozens of yogis from as far away as Alabama and West Virginia. A yoga instructor led the class as baby goats played, relaxed and climbed on participants. The farm and winery will continue goat yoga through May.
A prominent white nationalist website that promoted a Virginia rally that ended in deadly violence Saturday is losing its internet domain host.
GoDaddy tweeted late Sunday night that it has given the Daily Stormer 24 hours to move its domain to another provider because the site has violated GoDaddy's terms of service.
GoDaddy spokesman Dan Race tells the New York Daily News that the Daily Stormer violated its terms of service by labeling a woman killed in an attack at the event in Charlottesville "fat" and "childless." Heather Heyer was killed Saturday when police say a man plowed his car into a group of demonstrators protesting the white nationalist rally.
Shortly after GoDaddy tweeted its decision, the site posted an article claiming it had been hacked and would be shut down.
The intersection of Northland and Richmond has been on the list for an upgrade for 10 years because of its high rate of crashes. "Started looking at this back in 2007, when this intersection was flagged as continuing to be more and more problematic," said Eric Lom, Appleton Traffic Engineer.
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Police: Man fatally run over by own vehicle in Middleton
MIDDLETON, Wis. (AP) — Police in Middleton say a man was fatally injured when his own vehicle rolled over him.
Officers were called early Sunday to the Middleton Sport Bowl about a pedestrian hit by a car in the parking lot.
Police say a 26-year-old Madison man was brought to UW-Hospital. He later died from his injuries at the hospital.
The Wisconsin State Journal reports the man had parked his vehicle in the parking lot and got out, but it began to roll backward. Police say when he tried to stop the vehicle, he was partially run over.
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Mealey's Antitrust/Unfair Competition - 3rd Circuit Keeps Jurisdiction Over Walker Process Claim In Antitrust Action
PHILADELPHIA - Allegations by myriad plaintiffs that the companies that hold patents for the brand name drugs Lipitor and Effexor XR engaged in fraudulent patent procurement - known as Walker Process fraud pursuant to Walker Process Equip., Inc. v. Food Mach. & Chem. Corp., 382 U.S. 172 (1965) - do not arise under federal patent law, such that an appeal in the case must necessarily proceed in the Federal Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, the Third Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals ruled April 13 (In re: Lipitor Antitrust Litigation, Nos. 14-4202, -4203, -4204, -4205, -4206, -4602, -4632, 15-1184, -1185, -1186, -1187, -1274, -1323 and 15-134, 3rd Cir., 2017 U.S. App. LEXIS 6346).
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Senate Democrats hoping to reverse Gov. Bruce Rauner’s veto of state licensing of Illinois firearms dealers face a Wednesday deadline.
Democratic Sen. Don Harmon of Oak Park decided against an override attempt Tuesday night despite a long day of legislative action.
The measure would require five-year gun-shop licenses, employee training and in-store videotaping. Republican Rauner vetoed it as “burdensome regulation” that duplicated federal licensing.
Harmon’s proposed it before. This year it came after the February massacre at a Parkland, Florida, high school and because of ongoing Chicago gun violence.
Harmon seemed confident of a supermajority 36 votes in the Senate but said Democrats were still gathering 71 needed House votes.
Thousands of gun-rights advocates descend on Springfield Wednesday for their annual gun-owners lobby day.
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A husband accused of killing two sisters will face a judge on Monday morning.
Police said George Earl Muhammad fatally shot and killed his wife and her sister.
Kendall Brown, 26, and Kayla Brown, 19, were found in the area of Shallow Woof Drive and Pathways Circle near Hickory Ridge Mall around 2 a.m. Thursday.
Investigators said one victim was found lying in the street. The other victim was found lying on the front steps of a home.
According to police, Muhammad came home to find his wife with another man. After taking a gun from his wife, Muhammad claims he blacked out.
Muhammad later turned himself in to police. He is facing two counts of first-degree murder.
Officers said this isn’t the first time Muhammad has been in trouble. In 2012, he hit his wife several times and threatened to kill her.
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A man from Vietnam has incurred the wrath of Child Rights Activists and other social media users after a video of him using a crossbow to remove his little son’s loose tooth became widely circulated online.
The video which was reportedly shot this month in Lao Cai shows the father guiding the son to pull the trigger of the crossbow to forcibly remove the affected tooth.
He tied the loose tooth to the string of the crossbow before pulling the trigger and the tooth was forced out of the youngster’s mouth.
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As though it was an achievement, the heartless father himself posted the video online and captioned it: "This is how my son pulled his tooth."
In certain jurisdictions the unnamed man’s act would have been deemed as child molestation for which he would have been arrested and charged accordingly.
However, after the heartbreaking act the little boy himself did not show any sign of pain.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Quick Draw Midday' game
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday afternoon's drawing of the Indiana Lottery's "Quick Draw Midday" game were:
01-06-07-15-16-21-26-28-31-33-41-47-51-54-59-61-69-70-73-78, BE: 6
(one, six, seven, fifteen, sixteen, twenty-one, twenty-six, twenty-eight, thirty-one, thirty-three, forty-one, forty-seven, fifty-one, fifty-four, fifty-nine, sixty-one, sixty-nine, seventy, seventy-three, seventy-eight; BE: six)
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ATLANTA, Ga. – Officials of Peachtree Hotel Group (PHG), one of the nation's fastest growing hotel investment and management platforms, today announced the completed development and opening of the 90-room Home2 Suites Prattville in Ala. The hotel marks the first Home2 Suites for the company, bringing PHG's total hotel portfolio to 33.
Situated at 2505 Legends Drive, the extended-stay, pet-friendly hotel is convenient to the RT Capitol Hill Golf Course, historic Prattville and downtown Montgomery. Guest suites feature separate living and sleeping areas, as well as a fully equipped kitchen. Hotel amenities include a fitness center, saline pool, outdoor patio area, complimentary, daily breakfast and state-of-the-art business center.
PHG continues to seek additional acquisition and development opportunities. To discuss additional growth possibilities, contact Brent LeBlanc at 713-666-2544 or bleblanc@peachtreehotelgroup.com.
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TOKYO (AP) — U.S. Vice President Mike Pence is traveling to Japan for talks expected to focus largely on trade.
Concluding a visit to South Korea, Pence told business leaders in Seoul on Tuesday the administration is reviewing all trade agreements as part of its "America First" policy.
White House officials said the economic meetings in Tokyo, with Deputy Prime Minister Taro Aso and other officials, are meant to forge a framework for future discussions after the U.S. withdrew from a Pacific Rim trade pact.
They will serve as the kickoff to the U.S.-Japan economic dialogue that was announced by President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in February.
Pence, a former Indiana governor, saw firsthand the impact of Japanese automakers Toyota, Honda and Subaru, whose factories employ thousands in the state.
Justin Thomas is now a major champion. Sam Greenwood/Getty In less than three years on the PGA Tour, 24-year-old Justin Thomas has already accomplished more than most professional golfers ever do.
On Sunday, Thomas shot a steady 68 to win the PGA Championship by two strokes, joining good buddy Jordan Spieth as two major champions under the age of 25. The Kentucky native had already experienced some significant brushes with history this season, shooting a 59 at the Sony Open back in January and a record-tying 63 at the U.S. Open in June.
Golf fanatics already knew what to expect from the hugely talented Thomas, but more casual followers will want to know more about the latest arrival to the world's elite stage. Check out these facts on Thomas' luxurious life and fast-developing career.
In this week’s ‘Healthy You’ we’re learning about the healthy habit of a local couple that gets them up and moving together – ballroom dancing! They’re showing Jane Monzures how they make time for it in their busy schedules.
In the years following the 2008 financial crisis, bond insurer MBIA tried to get back in the game of guaranteeing the timely payment of municipal bonds. That push ended in June, when its credit rating was cut two notches, doing away with the selling point of MBIA’s financial guarantees. Then Hurricane Maria ravaged the Puerto Rican locales whose MBIA-insured bonds were already in arrears.
After these disasters, a funny thing happened to MBIA’s stock (ticker: MBI): It rose 50% in late October, to $9.66. One factor was disclosed...
Birmingham police responded to a shooting in the 2000 block of 28th Street on Saturday evening.
Police say one person was shot and later died from their injuries.
One person was detained, but police are not calling that person a suspect.
The shooter also opened fire into an occupied home nearby, according to police. No one was injured at that location.
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AUGUSTA – A bill that would have restricted wild foraging in Maine is unlikely to pass after a key committee vote came down against approval.
Republican Sen. Thomas Saviello proposed to prohibit foraging food without getting the permission of a property owner first. But the Legislature’s Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry has voted against the measure, with Saviello finding little support among committee members.
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Saviello says he still thinks the bill could be saved by reworking it, and he will likely argue in favor of it in front of the full Legislature. He says the proposal could protect foragers by making clear which activities are legal and which are not.
But he also says he thinks it’s unlikely the bill will succeed. It was unpopular with hunters, outdoors enthusiasts and foragers.
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When Carson Wentz left Sunday’s win over the Rams late in the third quarter with a knee injury and was announced out for the remainder of the game, Eagles fans immediately became concerned for the worst. Sadly, as reports rolled in after the game, those concerns were legitimized and on Monday, Eagles coach Doug Pederson confirmed the worst, announcing Wentz was done for the season after tearing his ACL.
#Eagles coach Doug Pederson says Carson Wentz has a torn ACL. He’s out. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 11, 2017
Wentz went down after diving into the end zone on a scramble that was ultimately negated for a holding call. He stayed in the game and threw a touchdown pass on 4th-and-goal just a few plays later, but would not return to the game.
It’s pretty grim but let’s remain hopeful.
Congressman Steve Scalise sustained a single rifle shot to the left hip. The bullet travelled across his pelvis, fracturing bones, injuring internal organs, and causing severe bleeding. He was transported in shock to MedStar Washington Hospital Center, a Level I Trauma Center. He underwent immediate surgery, and an additional procedure to stop bleeding. He has received multiple units of blood transfusion. His condition is critical, and he will require additional operations. We will provide periodic updates.
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Police can now release the name of the man killed in the crash on the Rakaia Bridge in Canterbury this afternoon.
He was 48-year-old Ian Adrian Yee from Christchurch.
Our thoughts are with Mr Yee’s family at this time.
SH1 at the bridge has now reopened.
The Serious Crash Unit is investigating.
YEREVAN (Sputnik) - Talks between opposition leader Nikol Pashinyan and acting prime minister of Armenia Karen Karapetyan have been canceled, press secretary of the opposition Civil Contract party Tigran Avinyan told Sputnik on Tuesday.
"Negotiations between Nikol Pashinyan and acting prime minister Karen Karapetyan have been canceled," Avinyan said, adding that it was unclear when they could take place.
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Avinyan earlier said that the opposition insisted that the talks could only be held on those points that had been announced in advance, namely, the peaceful transfer of power and early parliamentary elections, and that the ruling Republican Party cannot play the key role in the interim government.
"The Republicans reject this approach," Avinyan stressed.
JERUSALEM — Israel’s official Holocaust memorial has expressed concern over the violence in Charlottesville, where far-right activists marched with Nazi flags and gave the Nazi salute, and where a counter-protester was killed over the weekend.
Yad Vashem said Monday “in our post-Holocaust global society, there is no room for racism or antisemitism.” It warned that Nazi ideology “was a precursor to the eventual murderous policy.”
It said the events in Virginia show “we must remain vigilant about educating the public regarding hatred and xenophobia.”
Israel was founded just three years after the end of World War II and the Holocaust, in which 6 million Jews were systematically murdered by Nazi Germany and its collaborators.
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Recently published patents from Walmart show the retailer is exploring the potential of technology including smart shopping carts, wearable tracking devices for employees, in-store inventory tracking, in-store drones and blockchain to improve its future results.
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2018: The Year of the Blind Lobby Simplifying the user experience and protecting the fragile poker ecosystem are some of the reasons more operators are moving towards the blind lobby alternative. Share:
Several operators over the past couple of years have been taking initiatives in an effort to make their games more appealing to casual players and therefore create a healthier poker ecology.
One of the initiatives that has been spreading through the industry lately is the blind lobby.
The blind lobby (also referred to as Seat Me, Quick Seat or AutoSeat) is a system that hides the list of tables running in the lobby, and instead players are presented with a choice of buy-in and table stake. The system then automatically puts the players in an available seat.
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OXFORD, Ohio (AP) — Miami University in southwest Ohio has seen a recent spike in students taken for alcohol-related hospital treatment.
Authorities say 21 emergency calls for alcohol-related illness were made over four days starting last Thursday evening. School officials say seven of the students were on campus and 14 were not.
The Oxford school’s fraternities and sororities had a moratorium on alcohol-related events during the recruitment process for new pledges. The moratorium was lifted last Thursday as the rush reason ended.
The reports of hospitalizations prompted university officials to call an emergency meeting with fraternity and sorority leaders at the home of President Gregory Crawford.
Miami has a number of alcohol education and programs in place to address excessive student drinking.
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Reed tries to get Polaris on his side, but she wants nothing to do with him.
DE PERE, Wis. (WBAY) – De Pere firefighters are looking for what caused a basement fire when no one was home.
The fire was reported around 3 o’clock Tuesday afternoon on the 600-block of N. Winnebago St.
Firefighters say someone heard a loud explosion then saw smoke coming out of the basement.
They say they smoke was so thick they had to fight the fire from outside first, shooting water into the basement through a window.
Firefighters don’t have an estimate yet on how much damage the fire caused.
Court blocks release of New York police body camera footage
NEW YORK (AP) — An appeals court is blocking the release of New York City police body camera footage at least until it hears arguments in November.
An Appellate Division panel issued the injunction on Tuesday as the city's largest police union fights to block the public disclosure of the footage. It's the second legal victory for the Patrolmen's Benevolent Association, which contends the New York Police Department's release of footage is "illegal and arbitrary."
An Appellate Division judge granted an initial stay in May after a lower court ruled against the union.
The city's Law Department says the court has made clear it wants a "full opportunity to consider the issues" before releasing body camera footage.
The NYPD released its first body camera footage of a fatal police shooting in September 2017.
New estimates from the Congressional Budget Office say about 23 million Americans could lose coverage under the health care bill sponsored by the GOP.
The American Health Care Act, the GOP’s answer to Obamacare, could end up costing the U.S. economy close to 1 million jobs, researchers predicted Wednesday.
If the bill passes, it would initially boost jobs and increase economic output, "However, cuts in funding for Medicaid and health subsidies then begin to deepen, triggering sharp job losses and broad disruption of state economies in the following years," said Leighton Ku, director of the Center for Health Policy Research, who led the study team.
Health care jobs are an enormous part of the U.S. economy — making for 18 percent of the total Gross Domestic Product or GDP. Hospitals, clinics, doctors and health care services are major sources of jobs, too.
Thousands of Honduran students took to planting trees on Wednesday in commemoration of Arbor Day, first celebrated in this Central American country in 1926.
The volunteers traveled to the La Montañita region, a natural reserve near the capital, where two firefighters, Jorge Vargas and Felipe Varela, died while attempting to contain a blaze in April.
In this Friday, June 22, 2018, photo, Brianna Morgan poses with her son Harlem at their home in Petersburg, Va. Morgan, a single mother, hasn't had a license in three years because she owes more than $400 in traffic fines and court costs from traffic violations and a disorderly conduct citation. Steve Helber AP Photo
Trouba is seeing a some specialists after being placed in the concussion protocol, Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Sun reports.
While coach Paul Maurice did say Trouba "came in feeling good," it's certainly tough news for the defenseman, as he was just two contests back following a 20-game absence. The Jets will likely turn to either Joe Morrow or youngster Tucker Poolman on the third pairing, although Morrow's experience would seem to give him the inside track. It seems unlikely Trouba will be ready in time to face the Kings on Tuesday and probably won't return until Friday's matchup with the Ducks -- at the earliest.
KINSTON, N.C. (WNCT) — Nearly 40 teachers went home with grant money Monday.
Members of the Lenoir County Education Foundation delivered the grants to the teachers.
36 teachers from 12 schools received checks for grant money totaling 15,500 dollars.
Laura Lee Sylvester, executive director of the Kinston-Lenoir County Chamber of Commerce, said it is a great honor to help make better education available.
“It’s an opportunity for businesses in Kinston and Lenoir County to help out schools and our teachers offer additional projects in educational programs for our kids,” said Sylvester.
Teacher Aaron Murdock plans to use his money to buy Legos to help kids better understand math.
“I’ve written several, but this is the first one I’ve actually won, so it’s a good feeling to know that now I’m going to be able to purchase the things that really help students to learn,” Murdock said.
Each recipient went home with a balloon and check in an envelop.
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If chocolate companies are at fault for advertising easter eggs to children, what's next?
Perhaps we should move the main entrance of Parliament. I fear it’s starting to affect the laws the people going in and out every day create.
Or rather, maybe we should remove the statue of Cromwell that marks that entrance. To the Irish his name means war and massacre; to the royalists he means regicide and civil war. But most Brits know him for one other act: the abolition of Christmas and Easter.
Puritans argued that the feasts of Easter and Christmas, had forgotten the message of Christ and given "liberty to carnal and sensual delights". Goodness knows what they’d make of today’s celebrations.
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A quarter century after he vanished, a man dubbed the last of Miami's "cocaine cowboys" is being sentenced for a drug trafficking conviction.
A hearing is set Wednesday for 56-year-old Gustavo Falcon. He disappeared in 1991 when he was indicted along with his older brother and others for their roles in a $2 billion cocaine smuggling operation during Florida's 1980s "Miami Vice" era.
Falcon was captured in April 2017 in Kissimmee, Florida, where he had been living with his wife under an assumed name. She was not charged.
Falcon pleaded guilty, wrote a letter of apology to the presiding judge and his lawyers are seeking a nine-year prison term. Under terms of his plea deal with prosecutors he would get no more than 14 years if the judge agrees.
The Odessa Police Department is currently assisting ECISD police with a threat that was made at Permian High School.
We're told that earlier in the day a threat to shoot the school at noon was found on the wall of a boys' bathroom.
ECISD has released the following statement:
"This morning officials at Permian High School discovered a message written on the wall of a boys’ bathroom threatening to “shoot the school” at noon.
We do not know if this is a credible threat, or simply someone trying to disrupt the school day. Either way we take this very seriously. Our ECISD police are investigating and will have a number of officers on our campus for the rest of the day to watch the situation. Permian HS will keeps its normal routine and class schedule. Keeping our campuses and offices safe for our students and staff is our top priority and we will do everything we can to figure out who wrote this message, and discipline accordingly."
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April 24 (UPI) -- The California Highway Patrol gave a police escort to a family of geese found walking across the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge.
CHP's San Francisco-area station tweeted a video of a patrol cruiser giving an escort to the geese as they walked on the shoulder of the bridge toward Treasure Island.
The CHP said Trainee Officer Torres and Field Training Officer Ratto escorted the geese for several miles to make sure they made it to the other side of the bridge safely.
The highway patrol said the escort made for a "feel good Earth Day story."
Noah talks about his friend being fatally shot by the police on social media, and Ayanna tells him to stop publicly sharing his opinion.
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Jason Maslakow, who was born and raised in Sudbury, is better known on Twitter and other social media as "Dartguy" or "Dartman." Now living in Waterloo, he's having his 15 minutes of fame after his face was shown during the overtime in Washington, an unlit cigarette dangling from his mouth, his face painted white with a blue maple leaf in the centre.
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A huge search operation is underway after police received a report that a woman holding a baby had jumped into a Bristol waterway.
Police received a call to a concern for welfare in Feeder Road by the Feeder Canal in St Phillips at about 4pm.
It was reported to the police that a man had told ambulance crews based nearby in Kings Park Avenue that he had seen a woman jump into the water holding a baby.
The man has left the scene and the police are trying to determine his whereabouts.
The police have informed the fire and ambulance services who are on the scene near the junction with Marsh Lane.
Avon Fire and Rescue service's water rescue team is searching the water.
Several fire engines and ambulances are also on the scene.
Follow this live blog for all the latest on this incident.
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Dutch police say four people have been killed in a collision between a minibus and a truck in the southern town of Helmond.
Police in the East Branbant region say in a tweet that four people travelling in the minibus were killed in the accident Monday in the town 125 kilometers (78 miles) southeast of Amsterdam. The driver of the truck was seriously injured.
The cause of the accident and further details were not immediately available.
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The highly anticipated new film by writer/director Lucile Hadzihalilovic, Evolution, is a mesmerizing mind-fuck of a thriller about a seaside village solely populated by pre-teen boys and the women who may or may not be trying to kill them. It shows at SPACE Gallery (538 Congress St., Portland) at 7 p.m. Tix: $8 (in French, with subtitles). 828-5600. space538.org.
The body of a newborn baby was discovered in Pernik, confirmed for bTV by the press center of the Ministry of the Interior.
The report for the dead body was received minutes before 20:00 yesterday. It was found in an inter-block space in the neighborhood of ''Teva''.
Тhe body was given to an autopsy, from which the exact cause of death will become clear.
Work on the case continues.
COLUMBUS, GA (WTVM) – The Muscogee County School District held its 30th annual Academic Decathlon Saturday at Shaw High School.
The Academic Decathlon is a 10-event academic competition, including 7 tests of academic strength in the areas of economics, mathematics, language and literature, science, music, art, and social science; the three communication competitions include a prepared and impromptu speech, an interview, and a written essay.
The competition concluded with a Super Quiz Oral Relay— the only event that is open to the public. Shaw High School won first place overall, and the Early College Academy won the Super Quiz.
Our Jason Dennis was the master of ceremonies for the decathlon and Elisabeth D’Amore was a speech judge.
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Search launched after empty boat washes ashore in California
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (AP) — The U.S. Coast Guard and local authorities are searching for a missing man whose empty boat washed ashore in Southern California.
Officials say the 17-foot Boston Whaler was found in Newport Beach Sunday evening, at about the same time authorities received reports of a possible missing person in the water.
Crews in boats and a helicopter began a search for the 48-year-old man, described as about 6 feet tall and 220 pounds, wearing a dark t-shirt and grey shorts. The man was not named.
There was no indication of rough ocean conditions on Sunday.
The Orange County Sheriff's Department and police and lifeguards from Newport Beach and Huntington Beach are helping with the search.
Upcoming Russian title Provodnik looks to be an intriguing blend of genres with the November release putting a new spin on the supernatural thriller. The story revolves around a girl (Aleksandra Bortich) able to communicate with ghosts drawing on that ability and help from the local police to save her twin sister - a sister nobody seems to even believe exists - from a maniac.
The supernatural element is very much in force here but the way it's employed skews far more towards the thriller end of the spectrum than to horror, or at least so it would appear from the new trailer. Loads of great visuals here, take a look below!
A MAN suffered serious burns during a house fire in Elland near Halifax area this morning.
He suffered 40 per cent burns and a woman suffered smoke inhalation during blaze in the attic of the house on Station Road, Holywell Green, Elland, just before 1am this morning.
West Yorkshire Fire Service said the blaze affected 50 per cent of the attic.
The man and the woman were taken to hospital by ambulance.
President Donald Trump says Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin (mih-NOO’-shin) will soon travel to China for talks as the two global economic powers deal with trade tensions.
Trump says during a White House news conference with French President Emmanuel Macron that Mnuchin will be going to China “in a few days to negotiate on trade.” Trump says the U.S. and China are “very serious” and is reiterating plans to impose tariffs up to $100 billion more on Chinese goods.
Trump says the U.S. “will continue unless we make a trade deal.” But he adds, “I think we’ve got a very good chance of making a deal.”
Mnuchin has expressed optimism that the countries could avoid a trade war. He met last week with financial officials from China, Japan and Europe.
'American Horror Story' Mass Shooting Scene Set to Air Tuesday
'American Horror Story' Mass Shooting Scene Set to Air Tuesday
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The folks at "American Horror Story" have a big decision on their hands ... do they air a crowd-ambush scene reminiscent of Sunday night's Vegas massacre, or do they scrub it from Tuesday's episode?
The scene was shot in the O.C. last month ... long before bullets rained down on thousands of people enjoying the Route 91 Harvest Festival on the Vegas strip.
The scene is a political rally where Evan Peters' character is giving a campaign speech when the character played by Sarah Paulson begins firing. It appears Evan's character gets hit, as do people in the crowd.
You hear around 10 shots in the 2 1/2 minute scene ... we've posted just a portion of the scene.
We reached out to 'AHS' to find out if they're going to pivot in the wake of the Vegas violence,but they had no comment.
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Terror police have arrested a man at Sydney airport allegedly attempting to leave for Syria.
On Thursday morning, NSW Police shared a photo of the 22-year-old man in handcuffs being led away from the airport by two plain-clothed officers.
He was wearing a grey beanie, a black hooded jacket and tracksuit pants.
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SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) – Kansas City Royals left-hander Brian Flynn is expected to be sidelined for eight weeks after falling through a barn roof at his Oklahoma residence.
The Royals said Tuesday that Flynn broke a rib and had three minor vertebrae fractures.
Flynn, who went to Wichita State, had a 2.60 ERA in one start and 35 relief appearances last season, allowing 38 hits in 55 2/3 innings. In 12 relief appearances from July 31-Sept. 6, Flynn did not allow an earned run.
Flynn appeared in just one minor league game in 2015 before a shoulder injury. The Royals acquired Flynn after the 2014 season from the Miami Marlins for pitcher Aaron Crow.
Rail passengers commuting from Sheffield’s Meadowhall train station have to pay over £500 more for their season ticket than at the start of the decade.
As increased rail fares came in to force across the country today analysis of ticket costs showed the rising price of travelling to work.
A season ticket for Sheffield Meadowhall to Leeds is up from £1,940 to £2,452.
Lianna Etkind, of the Campaign for Better Transport, said the fare increase was another kick in the teeth” for commuters.
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Marvin Gaye III Refutes Claims Father Sexed Marlon Brando
We’re not sure exactly how he can speak about this with such conviction when clearly he wasn’t there, but Marvin Gaye III has come forward to declare his father innocent against Quincy Jones’ claim that the legendary singer was a power bottom.
According to this TMZ clip, Gaye III claims his father was a “ladies man” and “everyone loved him”, well, doesn’t “everyone” include Marlon Brando? Just sayin’…
Who do you believe?
Yesterday, rapper Ice Cube was honored with his very own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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A UPS employee fatally shot three people before killing himself at a San Francisco facility Wednesday, NBC Bay Area reported.
The uniformed employee opened fire on employees and then “turned the gun on himself” at the warehouse and customer service center in Portero Hill, according to UPS spokesman Steve Gaut.
He was reportedly still alive when he was taken to San Francisco General Hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
At least three others were wounded in the shooting. Their conditions were not immediately known.
It came the same day a gunman opened fire on Republicans at a congressional baseball practice in Alexandria, Virginia, injuring House Majority Whip Steve Scalise and three others.
Interfax-Ukraine to host press conference 'Strategic Framework for Presidential Elections: A New Course of the Country or Empty Promises'
On Wednesday, July 4, at 12.30, the press center of the Interfax-Ukraine news agency will host a press conference entitled "Strategic Framework for Presidential Elections: A New Course of the Country or Empty Promises." Participants include Director of the Institute for Global Strategies Vadym Karasiov, expert of the Gardarika Strategic Consulting Corporation Kostiantyn Matviyenko, and Director of the Ukrainian Barometer Sociological Service Viktor Nebozhenko (8/5-A Reitarska Street). Registration requires press accreditation.
The firm presently has an "outperform" rating on the stock. Wedbush's price target indicates a potential downside of 8.33% from the company's current price.
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An evening of beautiful music and Christmas cheer is promised at The Orangery Tearoom in Ashburnham Place on Saturday December 16 from 7.30pm.
Midwinter Music will be presented by soprano Lucy Ashton who with friends will perform a Christmas concert in the atmospheric setting, featuring works by John Rutter and Benjamin Britten as well as festive favourites.
Lucy commented: “I’m thrilled to be back with a Christmas concert at the Orangery once more. I’m joined by choral singer Anna Graebe who studied at Oxford university and our pianist Cameron Milne who is currently training at Trinity college of music. This year’s concert will have a slightly more pastoral feel to it with some less well known pieces. However we are still keeping many of our favourite traditional carols as its such a lovely atmosphere when everyone joins in with us. We look forward to seeing you there!” Tickets cost £15 (from Ticketsource).
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METAIRIE, La. -- Roger Villere, the state chairman for the Republican Party in Louisiana and close friend of Steve Scalise, spoke with WGNO’s Jacqueline Mazur this morning.
Villere says he's known Scalise for years and is a close family friend of his.
He says Scalise is a very kind man.
He says his wife alerted him to the news that Scalise was shot Wednesday morning.
Villere tell us Wednesday’s shooting of Scalise is most likely a much larger political issue that needs to be addressed if we, as a nation, plan to move forward together.
"Some of these commentators seem to be exciting people to create violence and i don't understand it. We should be reaching out to people and saying hey, calm down. There's a process, if you don't like things, vote people out. You don't shoot them or kill them," says Villere.
Roger and his family are wishing Steve Scalise a speedy recovery.
Hometown hero Mariano Martinez came up with the frozen margarita machine in 1971, the year he opened Mariano's Mexican Cuisine y Cantina on Greenville Avenue. The restaurant was the first upscale Mexican spot in the city, and it had two-hour waits every night.
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We are now in the final days of the industrial age. Just as the second generation of steam engines propelled the Industrial Revolution forward, so, too, are new technologies advancing today’s digital revolution. But as technology races ahead of us, it is difficult to anticipate what the future holds.
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YEREVAN, AUGUST 14, ARMENPRESS. The Russian Il-76 aircraft will arrive in Armenia at 16:00 to take part in firefighting works in the Khosrov Forest state reserve, minister of emergency situations Davit Tonoyan said, reports Armenpress.
“One aircraft will arrive in Armenia which will be enough to organize the firefighting works”, the minister said.
Works are being carried out to bring the aircraft to Armenia and provide it with proper water supply. The aircraft crew is prepared to work in difficult situations and has great experience in extinguishing forest fires.
U.S. education sec to redo regulation on helping defrauded college students
WASHINGTON, June 14 U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos on Wednesday called for a "regulatory reset," and delayed the effective date of a rule intended to speedily cancel the student-loan debts of borrowers defrauded by Corinthian Colleges Inc. and others, so that it can be rewritten.
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Patriots fans showed they are ready for Super Sunday by staging rally in downtown Minneaplis. ABC6 reporter Kainani Stevens reports on the rally.
Bernadette Peters is as good as Bette Midler in 'Hello Dolly' It’s no mean feat replacing Bette Midler in “Hello, Dolly!” Midler was the No. 1 attraction on Broadway in 2017, racking up weekly grosses of $2.5 million and winning the...
Bette Midler enjoys 72nd birthday with 'Hello, Dolly' celebration Midler was joined backstage by husband Martin von Haselberg, Michael Douglas and his wife, Catherine Zeta-Jones.
Broadway’s new ‘It’ boy is 71 years old Jerry Zaks is back where he belongs: on Broadway, where no fewer than three of his shows — “Hello, Dolly!”, “A Bronx Tale” and Steve Martin’s “Meteor Shower” — are...
Jenifer Lewis recalls one-night stand with Jon Voight “I knew that was a one-night stand,” Lewis elaborated. “That was just some young, part of the sex addiction, part of the drama of being in my 20s.”
It was supposed to be the adventure of a lifetime – the ultimate motorcycle ride across Africa. Instead, it turned into almost 6 years of hell at the hands of al-Qaeda. Kidnapped, chained and constantly fearing for his life, Stephen McGown clung to the hope of being reunited with his family and was finally released in August. In his first in-depth television interview, he opens up to Carte Blanche about his terrifying ordeal.
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MULBERRY, Fla. (AP) — A fertilizer company announced it had completed an $84 million repair of a sinkhole below a gypsum stack at its manufacturing plant nearly two years after it led to the release of about 215 million gallons of contaminated water into the Floridian Aquifer.
The Lakeland Ledger reports that the sinkhole became a minor environmental problem for the Mosaic company but a major public relations disaster.
The sinkhole opened in September 2016 at the plant in central Florida, but the company did not make a public announcement of the accident until 10 days later after questioning from the media.
The announcement led to a backlash from hundreds of nearby residents, concerned about contamination of drinking water.
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A hotel valet had a lucky escape — but the luxury sports car he was trying to park did not.
The employee drove the soft-top Porsche Carrera under another vehicle outside the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Sydney, according to Australian media.
Emergency workers cut the driver out of the Porsche as a crowd watched.
The scene in Sydney
Matthew Talbot, the hotel’s director of sales and marketing, told the Australian Broadcasting Corp the valet was “embarrassed and a little bit shocked” but was OK.
The larger vehicle was propped up and its wheels were anchored while the vehicles were separated. The black Porsche, its bonnet and front bumper crunched and dented, was then backed on to a tow truck.
Witness Jonathan Bayle said he thought a television show or movie was being shot.
The hotel said it was investigating.
SARASOTA-U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan wants regulation for bump stocks after the Las Vegas shooting. The Longboat Key congressman tweeted that bump stocks should be restricted.
According to the Herald Tribune, the tweet read “Bump stocks generating automatic rates of fire should face the same restrictions as automatic weapons.”
Bump stocks increase the rate of fire for semiautomatic weapons, simulating fully automatic fire.
Many of the 23 guns found with Las Vegas shooter Stephen Paddock were modified with bump stocks. Paddock killed 58 people and injured roughly 500 more.
MANCHESTER, England — The Football Association has started to gather evidence following reports of an incident involving the players and coaching staff of Manchester United and Manchester City near the dressing rooms after the derby match.
The FA has sought observations from both clubs and could also request CCTV footage of the incident, which took place immediately after City's 2-1 win at Old Trafford in the Premier League on Sunday.
A person with knowledge of the situation says about 15 people were involved in a melee around the doorway to the visitors' dressing room, and that City's assistant coach, Mikel Arteta, sustained a cut on his forehead.
The person spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to publicly discuss dressing-room incidents.
Baku. 11 October. REPORT.AZ/ Turkish national wrestling team member Cenk Ildem was attacked in traffic late at night in Istanbul due to road debate.
Report informs citing the Ihlas, 31 year-old athlete was shot in the leg and rushed to hospital. Currently his health condition is good.
Notably, Cenk Ildem (98kg) won a bronze medal in the Rio Olympics 2016. He took the third place in Baku in 2010 and 3 years later in the European Championship in Tbilisi, Georgia.
He became a bronze medal winner at 2014 European Championships in Vantaa, Finland, then took third place two times in the World Championships so far.
Kyle Clemons keeps gold medal in unexpected place
Former Kansas runner Kyle Clemons talks about where he puts his gold medal after being part of the United States' 4x400 relay team during the 2016 Olympics in Rio. He spoke to reporters on Aug. 26, 2016.
YEREVAN, AUGUST 14, ARMENPRESS. On August 14 President of the Republic of Artsakh Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on posthumously awarding Defense Army’s soldier Arman Movsisyan with ‘For Service in Battle’ medal for bravery shown during the defense of the Artsakh state border, press service of the Artsakh President’s Office told Armenpress.
It’s a first for the Evansville radio market. The city is welcoming its first and only hip-hop and r&b station. Magic 98.5 WEOA officially made the switch Monday.
The stations are now all hip-hop and r&b after 20 years in the adult urban format. WEOA features the latest hits, all the way back to the 80s and 90s. It’s a mix that jockeys are excited to get to play again.
WEOA General Manager Darin Lander says, “If you look at the influence of r&b music I mean you see it everywhere whether it is the grammies or you look at sporting events. If you look at any type of commercial a lot are incorporating hip-hop and r&b even more into them so we are excited about it now people in Evansville can feel like hey we can hang with the big cities or doing some things that are similar to those.”
Magic 98.5 is the markets only urban radio station.
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The provocative move will anger US president Donald Trump who has repeatedly warned the rogue state that he will “totally destroy” the country if the US is threatened.
But the warnings appear to have fallen on deaf ears as the North gets set to test another nuclear missile.
The Russian lawmaker sent out the warning after he visited Pyongyang, according to RIA.
Anton Morozov, a member of the Russian Duma’s international affairs committee, and two other Russian lawmakers visited Pyongyang on October 2 to 6, RIA reported.
Mr Morozov said: “They are preparing for new tests of a long-range missile. They even gave us mathematical calculations that they believe prove that their missile can hit the west coast of the United States.
“As far as we understand, they intend to launch one more long-range missile in the near future. And in general, their mood is rather belligerent.”
US officials have not yet responded to the claim.
During a recent tour of the nearly completed park at Hunters Point South, a big storm was brewing. The sky blackened, winds raced and heavy rain began to fall. But the Queens waterfront park was made for moments like this.
The 11-acre green space, which stretches along the Long Island City waterfront from 50th Avenue to Newtown Creek over to Second Street, was designed to withstand major storms. During Hurricane Sandy, Phase 1 of the project was hit with a four-foot-high surge. It survived.
Now Phase 2 — which includes a kayak launch, outdoor fitness equipment and a massive overhang off the East River — was designed to withstand whatever nature dishes out, due to a barrier of new wetlands planted along the water’s edge.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Fred's Inc
* fred’s, inc. Announces appointment of heath freeman to board of directors
* Fred's inc - ‍freeman being added to fred's board in connection with execution of an amended and restated cooperation agreement between alden and co
* Says ‍amended and restated cooperation agreement extends term of parties' agreement into 2019​
* Says ‍alden is subject to certain customary standstill and other provisions​
* Fred's inc- "christopher bodine has decided to resign from board of directors, effective august 11, 2017" Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Sony officially announced at the CinemaCon in Las Vegas this week that a sequel to “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle ” with Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, Karen Gillan and Kevin Hart will officially be released December 2019.
The first film is now the highest grossing film in the history of Sony as it made $404.1 million domestically overall making worldwide to date $957 million.
The Kindergarten classes visited the Waller County Recycling Center as a part of the Recycling Unit in Science. Students learned about the importance of recycling cardboard and plastics. Students viewed the "bales" made of all the plastic recycled. The bales are no longer shipped to China, but taken to Houston.
Mr. Olson and Mr. Neuman are wonderful and very patient with the Kindergarten students. They answer the questions and explain ideas in ways that the young Royal students understand.
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AKRON, Ohio -- A man was found dead inside of a car early Saturday morning, police say.
Police found the man shot several times shortly after 2 a.m. on West Miller Avenue near Lake Shore Boulevard, Akron police Lt. Rick Edwards said.
Police have not released the identity of the man.
Officers responded to a report of shots fired and found the man unresponsive inside a 2009 Dodge Caliber, police said.
Police do not have any suspects at this time.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Akron police's detective bureau at 330-375-2490.
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Sacked SABC boss Hlaudi Motsoeneng will have to explain to the Labour Court on Tuesday why he should not be held liable in a personal capacity for the wrongful dismissal of the 8 journalists from the public broadcaster, while he was still in charge.
On 11 May the Labour Court granted the application by trade union Solidarity, to add Motsoeneng as respondent in the trade union’s cost order case against the SABC.
“Solidarity set its sights on Motsoeneng with the trade union arguing that Motsoeneng as the former chief operations officer made the final decision to dismiss the journalists,” said Anton van der Bijl, head of Solidarity’s Centre for Fair Labour Practices, adding that “the time has come for Motsoeneng to be held accountable for his rash decisions”.
Van der Bijl said: “Today we will overcome the last hurdle to holding him liable for the costs we had to incur due to his unlawful instructions and actions”.
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March 31 SKYLARK Co Ltd :
* Says Bain Capital Skylark Hong Kong Limited completes sale of shares in co, lowering stake to 28.26 percent from 39.26 percent and will not be the parent company any more
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ASUS' upcoming phone will feature the Snapdragon 835 and dual cameras.
Ahead of CES, ASUS is teasing an upcoming phone in the ZenFone series that will be powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 835 SoC. In a tweet, the company revealed that it will unveil a phone powered by the 10nm SoC later this week.
We'll know more about the processor itself at Qualcomm's keynote, which is scheduled for January 3. ASUS' event is slated for January 4, which is when we'll see this year's ZenFone series break cover. Not much else is known about the device, but ASUS is also talking up dual cameras and virtual reality. With the event just a few days away, we'll know more later this week. Who's excited?
MACON, Ga. (AP) — Ross Cummings scored 22 points with six 3-pointers, both career highs, to lead Mercer to a 73-65 win over Wofford on Saturday.
Cummings, a 6-foot-3 sophomore making his second career start, finished 8 for 10 from the field and missed just two of his eight shots from long range. He has combined for 14 3-pointers in the last three games. Desmond Ringer added 16 points and Demetre Rivers had 10 for Mercer, which snapped a four-game skid.
Mercer (11-13, 4-7 Southern Conference) trailed by double figures midway through the first half but tightened it up with an 11-0 run just before the break. Cummings drained a 3-pointer with 4:11 remaining to put Mercer on top for good, 61-59, and Demetre Rivers hit a 3 to stretch the lead to five. Cameron Jackson cut the deficit to 64-61 on a dunk but Cummings responded with his sixth 3.
Fletcher Magee scored 23 points to lead Wofford (16-8, 7-4).
Turkey will bid to host the Euro 2024 football tournament after three previous unsuccessful attempts, Turkish Football Federation head Yildirim Demiroren said on Wednesday.
The country previously made bids to stage the finals in 2008, 2012 and 2016.
“On this occasion we believe both as a management board and a country that we deserve to get it,” Demiroren said at a meeting to announce the candidacy with sports minister Akif Cagatay Kilic.
Turkey will make its official application on March 2, Demiroren added. UEFA will announce all 2024 bidders on March 10 and its decision on the winning bid in September 2018.
The Turkish federation chief highlighted the country’s recent investments in stadiums as an asset to their bid.
“Turkey is the only example of a country in Europe or even the world which has made as many as 32 stadium investments in the last few years,” Demiroren said.
USD/CAD loses 150 pips on the back of the Bank of Canada hawkish tone. USD/CAD is now trading below the 1.2900 handle which is becoming resistance. USD/CAD is vulnerable to further losses if bears manage to keep the pair below the 1.2900 handle. USD/CAD 15-minute chart Spot rate: 1.2876 […] The post USD/CAD Technical Analysis: Greenback tanks 150 pips as Bank of Canada indicates rate hike will appeared first on Forex Crunch.
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REUTERS: Troubled champions Leicester City were held to a turgid 0-0 draw at Middlesbrough on Monday to edge further clear of the Premier League relegation zone.
Leonardo Ulloa missed the visitors' best chance when he headed a Christian Fuchs corner straight at Brad Guzan in the 69th minute, although the Foxes were largely toothless without strikers Islam Slimani and Jamie Vardy, who was serving the final match of his three-game suspension.
Middlesbrough, now 16th on 19 points, threatened through Adama Traore, the game's outstanding individual, but he struggled to find an end product to accompany his scintillating work out wide. Boro's Gaston Ramirez fired an 83rd-minute effort into the side netting.
Leicester kept consecutive clean sheets for the first time since April but the champions, who moved seven points clear of the drop zone ahead of the matches later on Monday, are still awaiting their first away win of the season.
(Reporting by Ed Dove, editing by Ed Osmond)
Monetary policy has done a lot for Europe in recent years. Most of all, it has kept the euro intact. But the European Central Bank’s ability to create economic harmony in the eurozone is limited.
Ever since Mario Draghi’s 2012 pledge to do “whatever it takes” to keep the euro together, markets have bought into the idea. The gap between northern and southern European government bond spreads compressed. Borrowing rates for small- and medium-size enterprises have converged across the big four economies—Germany, France, Italy...
PARIS, July 4 (Reuters) - Chinese HNA group chairman Wang Jian fell to his death while visiting the southern France village of Bonnieux on Tuesday, a French police source told Reuters.
Wang died after a 10 meter fall off a wall, the source said.
"He tried to climb a low wall to see the view and take pictures," the source said. After failing a first time, Wang took a run up. "He fell over the top and dropped 10 meters." (Reporting by Emmanuel Jarry Writing by Ingrid Melander Editing y Richard Lough)
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Another day means another over-the-top frozen treat in Toronto. This one comes from Pancho's Bakery, the popular spot in Kensington Market that generated lineups when it debuted its churro cones.
Now, the Mexican bakery has opened a pop-up at 335 Yonge St., and has introduced churro loops.
These massive donuts come perched on a pile of soft serve, which you can top with goodies like Froot Loops, match Kit Kats, Oreos and walnuts. Panchos will also be introducing sauces, such as Nutella, white chocolate and mango. Each souped up sundae costs $7.50.
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While these might be a first in Toronto, The Loop Churros in California is already serving up this made-for-Instagram dessert. You don't need to say that when you post your own pic, though.
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Montreal was the hot Canadian real estate market for Chinese nationals last year as interest slipped in Toronto and Vancouver following the introduction of foreign buyers taxes, says a report from a website for buyers of overseas properties.
BALTIMORE — The Baltimore Orioles have acquired backup catcher Andrew Susac from the Milwaukee Brewers for a player to be named or cash.
The trade was announced Friday. Susac was designated for assignment earlier this week after the Brewers signed free agent reliever Matt Albers.
Susac, who turns 28 in March, is expected to compete for playing time behind projected starter Caleb Joseph.
Susac played eight games for Milwaukee last year, going 1 for 12. He spent most of the season at Triple-A Colorado Springs, batting .205 with eight home runs and 35 RBIs.
The Brewers got Susac from San Francisco in 2016 in a trade-deadline deal. In 104 games in the majors, Susac has hit .232 with seven homers and 35 RBIs.
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Big Ben will fall silent next week in London as a major restoration project gets underway.
The bongs of the iconic bell will be stopped on Aug. 21 to protect workers during a four-year, 29-million-pound ($38 million) conservation project that includes repair of the Queen Elizabeth Tower, which houses Big Ben and its clock, AP wrote.
Steve Jaggs, keeper of the Great Clock, said on Monday that the mechanism will be dismantled piece by piece and its four dials will be cleaned and repaired.
Big Ben has been stopped several times since it first sounded in 1859, but the current restoration project will mark the longest period of silence for the bell.
It will still sound on big occasions, such as Remembrance Sunday.
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The release of Fergie’s new music video for “Enchanté (Carine)” was a lovely surprise on a Friday morning. Also just as exciting? Kendall Jenner’s countless costume changes throughout the poppy film. Immediately, we pinpointed straight-off-the-runway looks from Miu Miu, Oscar de la Renta, and Marc Jacobs. So after your eyes light up at all the paillette sequins, Swarovski drop earrings, and vibrantly colored dresses, read ahead to find out exactly what the model’s wearing. Now who says fashion and music don’t go hand in hand?
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Springfield police have identified a man who was fatally shot by officers on New Year’s Day as 44-year-old James Lewis. Lewis died hours after he was shot Sunday near Silver Springs Park in north Springfield. The department says in a statement that officers found Lewis in the park early Sunday with a gun and threatening to kill his wife. Police say Lewis would not cooperate with officers and the use of less lethal weapons was unsuccessful. The department says Lewis was shot after he pointed a gun at officers. He died later at a hospital. The department said some officers were placed on administrative leave, which is typical after a police shooting. It did not say how many officers were involved in the shooting.
A portion of Interstate 20 westbound has been shut down in DeKalb County after part of the road to buckled Monday.
Police: Burglars targeting Bronzeville homes
Police are warning South Side residents about four burglaries this month at homes in the Bronzeville neighborhood.
In each incident, the burglar or burglars broke into a home by damaging a front door, breaking a window or entering through an unlocked door, according to an alert from Chicago Police. The suspect or suspects then stole household items.
The burglaries happened:
• at 2:51 p.m. Jan. 11 in the 4000 block of South Cottage Grove;
• between 9:30 p.m. Jan. 19 and 9:30 a.m. Jan. 20 in the 4500 block of South Drexel;
• between 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Jan. 23 in the 4400 block of South Drexel; and
• at 4:14 a.m. Jan. 25 in the 4300 block of South Champlain.
Anyone with information about the burglaries should call Area Central detectives at (312) 747-8380.
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Turkish Deputy Foreign Minister Ahmet Y ld z was briefed Monday on the drought situation in Horn of Africa region during his visit to the capital of Ethiopia Addis Ababa. Y ld z, who is leading a delegation of Organization of Islamic Conference, said his meetings with Ethiopian officials were pivotal for coordinating assistance in the region.
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More than a week after the Falcons fell victim to the biggest comeback in Super Bowl history, an Atlanta zoo has named a cockroach after Patriots quarterback Tom Brady. Zoo Atlanta says on its Facebook page that it had a bet with Rhode Island's Roger Williams Park Zoo that called for the loser to name a baby animal after the winning team's star quarterback.
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The Aiken County Public School District said in a news release that 34-year-old Paul Quiller Jr. turned himself in to authorities Saturday and has been charged with criminal solicitation of a minor. Quiller had been a girls basketball coach at Midland Valley High School in Graniteville and had also worked in other school district capacities since 2013.
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MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — How would you like your next vacation to be out of this world?
Virgin Galactic has taken another step towards its tourism spaceship. It conducted its second rocket-powered test flight Tuesday.
The company says the rocket, VSS Unity, fired for 31 seconds and climbed to about 115,000 feet before landing at Mojave Air and Space Port.
Today VSS Unity completed her second powered test flight in less than 2 months. Great job to all involved! #SpaceShipTwo pic.twitter.com/Iy7qAkweSC — Virgin Galactic (@virgingalactic) May 29, 2018
Virgin Galactic, founded in 2004, has promised flights to space for $250,000 a ticket, but has been nearly a decade behind schedule.
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ROME: Modern scientists have long been baffled by the remarkable durability and water-resistant nature of Roman concrete, even after it has been submerged for 2,000 years. Although the exact recipe is lost, the base ingredients of Roman concrete are volcanic ash, lime, and volcanic rock. A new study suggests that when seawater encounters the volcanic material, it causes a chemical reaction that produces a rare crystalline mineral that subsequently reinforces the structure. Therefore, while modern concrete deteriorates quickly in water, Roman concrete actually strengthens over time. —Jason Urbanus
Ibrahim Idris, inspector-general of police (IGP), is currently briefing the senate committee on police affairs on the level of his compliance with senate resolution.
The senate had given the IGP a two-week ultimatum to arrest and prosecute the perpetrators of the killings in Benue.
The upper legislative chamber gave the directive to the IGP after its ad hoc committee on security visited the state.
But on Wednesday, Joshua Lidani, senator representing Gombe south, said the IGP had not complied with the directive.
Lidani said no one had been arrested or prosecuted.
Consequently, the senate summoned Idris who appeared at the upper legislative chamber on Friday.
Before moving into a closed-door session, Idris informed the committee of his meetings with the relevant stakeholders.
Kershaw County Council passed third and final reading of the county budget for the fiscal year that begins in July. The total spending plan comes to around $41 million. Council approved a number of amendments on third reading but an amendment to fund an additional school resource officer for the Kershaw County School District and increase funding for the 5th District Solicitor’s Office failed. Council did restore funding for crossing guards at Blaney Elementary and Stover Middle School. The amended budget also changed funding sources for additional fields to be built at the West Wateree recreational complex. The budget was approved on a six to one vote with councilman Jimmy Jones casting the no vote.
The federal government says the whistle-blower that provided information which led to the recovery of N13bn in Ikoyi will get his commission this week. It was gathered that the whistle-blower will be paid N421,330,595.
According to reports, the Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, has directed the release of the money. "The money for the payment of the Ikoyi whistle-blower is ready and that money is ready for release this week,” a source in the ministry said.
Unusual Arrest At Blink-182 Concert 2016 In Review
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(Radio.com) 10 concert goers were arrested at the Blink-182 concert at Michigan's Darien Lake Performing Arts Center back on August 25th including an arrest for biting. Genesee County Sheriff's Office posted a list of the law-breakers with some surprising infractions. Crimes include trespassing, fighting, marijuana possession, harassment, and biting a Live Nation employee. Unsurprisingly, the alleged culprits range in age from 19-30. In contrast, only two were arrested at the ZZ Top concert in Darien the night before. Read more here.
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Man killed in Northwest Side shooting identified
Authorities have identified a 26-year-old man who was fatally shot early Sunday in the Hollywood Park neighborhood on the Northwest Side.
About 1:05 a.m., officers responded to a call of a person down in the 3300 block of West Hollywood Avenue, where they found Jeremy Matthew Djonlich on a sidewalk with gunshot wounds to his head and chest, Chicago Police and the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office said.
Djonlich, who lived in the same neighborhood, was pronounced at the scene at 1:13 a.m., authorities said.
An autopsy Sunday did not rule on the cause and manner of his death pending further investigation, according to the medical examiner’s office.
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The Panchkula Police on Friday sent a notice to 45 members of Dera Management Committee in connection with August 25 violence that broke out in Panchkula when Dera Sacha Sauda Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh was declared guilty of rape by a special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court.
Hundreds were injured in the violence following the conviction
The police have also recovered a hard disk which allegedly contains details of Dera's revenue. Meanwhile, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Thursday blamed the Punjab Police for the delay in the arrest of Honeypreet Insan and raised suspicion over its role in the whole affair. “There is surely something suspicious about it [Daal me kuch kaala hai],” Khattar told media.
Honeypreet, the adopted daughter of Ram Rahim Singh, was arrested by the Haryana Police on Tuesday, on the highway near Chandigarh, along with another woman. At least 36 people were killed and hundreds were injured in the violence following the conviction of Ram Rahim in a 2002 rape case.
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenya's president says his government will spare no effort to recover all of the millions of dollars lost to a corruption scandal as diplomats representing 18 Western countries including the United States urge strong action against graft.
President Uhuru Kenyatta says "there will be no mercy for the thieves."
Kenyatta spoke a day after 24 officials were charged with corruption-related offenses in a probe linked to the alleged diversion of nearly $80 million.
The president, who won a second term last year, has been criticized for not acting against corrupt officials despite numerous vows to crack down.
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In a statement, the diplomats urge strong political leadership and zero tolerance of corruption.
Kenya is ranked 143th out of 180 states by Transparency International
Police officers at Wellingborough Police Station are appealing for the owner of a music collection to come forward.
The box of music CDs (pictured) was handed in at Wellingborough police station on Saturday, April 21.
The owner or anyone who knows who the box might belong to can go to Wellingborough police station, quoting reference number 18000183090.
March 31 Philip Morris International Inc
* Philip Morris International (PMI) files premarket tobacco product application for its Electronically Heated Tobacco Product (EHTP) with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
* PMI'S PMTA seeks authorization to commercialize EHTP in United States
* Should FDA grant requested marketing order for Ehtp, Altria Group would be responsible for commercializing and marketing product in U.S. Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Signing Agreement
(Source: Aselsan; issued July 02, 2018)
An agreement regarding the SARP Remote Controlled Weapon Station for the needs of Turkish Land Forces, Gendarmerie General Command and Coast Guard Command valuing EUR 94,696,000 has been signed between ASELSAN and BMC Otomotiv Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.
Within the context of this agreement, the deliveries will be made in between the years 2018-2021.
This disclosure is made with respect to the permission of BMC Otomotiv Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. dated 02.07.2018.
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GREER, S.C. (WSPA) – A GoFund me page has been set up for two men hurt in a New Year’s Eve accident in Greer that hurt two others.
The creator of the page says here uncle is in critical condition with bleeding on the brain, multiple broken ribs, collapsed lungs and other injuries.
You can donate here
Police say the accident happened just before 11 p.m. Saturday on East Wade Hampton Boulevard and North Main Street.
Lt. Jimmy Holcombe with Greer Police Department says the collision involved four vehicles, and one man was arrested.
John Thomas McIntyre, 39, has been charged with two counts of felony DUI with great bodily injury, police say.
He’s in the Greenville County Detention Center under $20,000 bond as of Monday morning, according to jail records.
The dust has barely settled on the previous season, but Theo Walcott’s not messing around when it comes to training for next year.
The Arsenal forward scored 19 goals in 41 appearances during the 2016/17 campaign as well as continuing to play for England, but by the look of this Instagram post, Walcott’s not satisfied with that.
Quick morning workout! 💪🏽 A post shared by Theo Walcott (@theowalcott) on Jun 14, 2017 at 2:12am PDT
The 28-year-old can be seen giving his core a thorough workout while on holiday – Walcott has speeded up the footage so we don’t have to sit through the full-length version. Very considerate.
The former Southampton player was part of the Arsenal team that claimed its third FA Cup trophy in four years with a sensational 2-1 win against Chelsea at Wembley Stadium, but many believe the club should be aiming for more valuable silverware such as the Premier League.
(Nick Potts/PA)
Could Walcott’s summer routine help propel him and his club to greater heights next year?
A furious father of a sexual assault victim tried to attack Larry Nassar in a courtroom after the judge denied him five minutes in a locked room with former doctor of the USA gymnastics team.
The father apologised afterwards.
A chief of police also apologised to one of the gymnasts who reported Larry Nassar to him 11 years before Nasser was fired.
Al Jazeera's John Hendren reports.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Gail (India) Ltd:
* PLACES ORDER OF 4.40 BILLION RUPEES FOR VIJAIPUR - AURAIYA SPURLINE Source text - bit.ly/2nuVwUu Further company coverage:
A number of dissident republicans dressed in military uniform have marched through the streets of Derry.
Around 30 men and women, whose faces were partially disguised by scarves and sunglasses, paraded from Free Derry Corner as part of a republican march through the city organised by the hard-line group Saoradh.
Saoradh, which means liberation in Irish, was formed in 2016 with the backing of dissident republican prisoners.
It counts high-profile Co Armagh republican Colin Duffy among its supporters.
There was a low-profile police operation during the parade, which finished up at the City Cemetery where former deputy first minister Martin McGuinness was buried just a few weeks ago.
April 20 Solasia Pharma KK :
* Says the co to issue new shares via private placement and raise 496.2 million yen, with subscription date on April 24 and payment date on April 25
Source text in Japanese: goo.gl/WZjyzb
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Martin Eson Benjamin, CEO of MiDA
The Millennium Development Authority (MiDA) has confirmed being summoned to court by BXC Consortium over the latter’s disqualification from the bidding process to manage the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG).
MiDA, however, says since the matter is before the High Court in Accra, it will not make any comments on the matter to avoid prejudicing proceedings.
Instead, MiDA is assuring the public that it will continue to uphold high standards of integrity and transparency throughout the ECG Private Sector Participation Transaction process.
BXC Ghana Limited (BXC) is a Chinese power metering systems and management company registered in Ghana and a subsidiary of Xiaocheng Electronic Technology Stock Co. Ltd.
It is alleging unfair treatment by MiDA for disqualifying it on grounds of conflict of interest, arguing that it is demanding explanations because it had at all times informed MiDA of its operations and contracts in the country and particularly with the ECG.
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan has kicked off a day of celebrations marking the country's 70 years of statehood and independence.
The festivities began on Monday with gun salutes in the capital of Islamabad and in each of the four provincial capitals.
In Islamabad, President Mamnoon Hussain hoisted the national flag at a ceremony attended by Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and visiting Chinese Vice Premier Wang Yang.
Later, Hussain will hand out medals to noteworthy citizens.
Pakistan gained independence when the departing British left India and split the subcontinent in 1947, sparking one of the most violent upheavals of the 20th century.
AM expelled from Plaid Cymru for misconduct
South Wales Central AM, Neil McEvoy, has been excluded from Plaid Cymru for 18 months.
The party's disciplinary panel heard four complaints against him which they say were either damaging to Plaid Cymru's reputation, or breached confidentiality.
Neil McEvoy was found guilty of misconduct over his conduct in party meetings, "intimidating" correspondence, and causing distress among party members.
The AM has criticised the decision saying the inquiry was "flawed from the very beginning".
"The so-called inquiry has been completely flawed from the very beginning.
“There has been no due process or natural justice, just a sustained effort by lobbyists to undermine me.
“Having to wait over a year since the complaints were first made is unacceptable.
"I will obviously be appealing this disgraceful decision.”
A spokesperson for Plaid Cymru says: "The exclusion reflects the gravity of the cases put before the Panel.
"Neil McEvoy will have the right to appeal the decision."
Sean Hannity speaks to Julian Assange (screen grab)
Fox News host Sean Hannity will interview Wikileaks Founder Julian Assange for a special Fox News broadcast on Tuesday, The Daily Beast reported.
Hannity is reportedly traveling to London where Assange has sequestered himself inside the Ecuadorian embassy to avoid extradition to Sweden on rape allegations.
During an interview with Assange last month, Hannity said that the WikiLeaks founder had “done us a favor” by leaking information that Russian hackers allegedly stole from Hillary Clinton’s campaign.
In 2010, Hannity had called for Assange’s arrest and accused him of “waging [a] war against the U.S.” after WikiLeaks published sensitive diplomatic cables.
Our readers have been out and about photographing the stunning autumn colours.
Richard Pennock sent us this picture of horses grazing under purpling skies at Thorpe Audlin near Pontefract.
Richard Pennocks image of horses at Thorpe Audlin
While Marie Foster captured this late red admiral on ox-eye daisies at Fairburn Ings, where she also took some great spoonbill pictures earlier this year.
Michael Hirst also opted for a nature theme with a grey heron coming into land at a misty Pontefract Park. You can just see the trees taking on autumn’s copper colours.
Preservation Thursday: Me and Martha: Intimate Reflections of Dora DuFran about the Real Calamity Jane - Deadwood.
Apr 27, 2017 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
The name Calamity Jane brings to mind a flamboyant character and icon of the American West. Accounts of Calamity are legendary and she has achieved mythical status in the lore of the frontier. South Dakota Humanities Council Speakers Bureau Scholar, Mary Jane Bradbury, will bring to life the story of the real woman behind the myth through her portrayal of prominent Deadwood madam Dora DuFran, a Black Hills pioneer and close friend of Calamity Jane. Admission by donation.
Affirmative action was always racist and always will be. A very strange move, to fight racism with racism, and doomed to failure, putting a question mark over the credibility of the qualifications earned by all the members of the favoured groups.
It looks as though Trump is playing the disruptor role again, very appropriate as a backdrop to Independence Day and at a time when the employment figures for coloured Americans are riding high.
More than half of the midsize SUVs tested by an insurance industry group were found to have unsafe headlights that did not light up the road far enough or caused glare for oncoming drivers. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety says it tested 37 midsize SUVs and only two received a "good" rating: the 2017 Volvo XC60 and 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe.
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A 12-year-old boy from Kaiapoi has gone missing, and police want to speak to anyone who knows his wherabouts.
Canterbury Police are looking for missing boy Khanye Harimate.
Khanye is 12 years old and from Kaiapoi, and has not been seen since yesterday afternoon.
He may be on his way to Christchurch, possibly with friends.
Police are concerned for his welfare due to his age and ask that anyone that may have seen him contact Police.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts are asked to contact Police on 111.
- NZ Herald
Republican voters selected Cindy Shelton as their nominee Tuesday for the Aquia District seat on the Stafford County Board of Supervisors. Shelton clinched the nomination with a total of 826 votes, or 52.9 percent, to opponent Jason Pelt's 735 votes, or 47.1 percent.
Start the conversation, or Read more at Fredericksburg.com.
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The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber will have a “Schedule Your Championship” event from 7:30 to 9 a.m. April 11 at Holiday Inn, 7410 South Ave.
Tim Dixon is the speaker. He is an elite performance coach, a best-selling author and trainer. This program will teach how to identify and gain clarity of a vision.
The cost to attend is $25 for chamber members; $40 for nonmembers.
Register at: http://www.regionalchamber.com/events.
Petty dinner party Venmo charges are the worst. Flickr/Didriks
Venmo, if you're not aware, is an app that lets you easily send and receive money with people from your phone. It's a great way to split the bill, pay roommates rent money, and live a cashless life.
But, as you can imagine, it also allows people to get really, really petty.
Journalist Nicole Cliffe asked people to share the most unreasonable Venmo request they've ever seen — and the responses were cringe-worthy.
Some folks took care to squeeze every last cent out of their friends.
Some of the pettiness was clearly hereditary.
And just in very bad taste.
Many of the most ridiculous requests were food-related.
Can you even imagine?
At a potluck?
There was the boyfriend who requested milk money...
The pickle plate problem...
The Tinder date gone wrong...
...And the not-really-actually-buying-a-round-of-shots friend.
Of course, a few people shared rather sweet Venmo-ing tales.
But then again, for every sweet story, there's one of these guys:
A trader works on the floor of the NY Stock Exchange shortly after closing bell
The S&P 500 has slumped 3.89 percent since hitting a record high a week ago, trimming its gain in 2018 to 3.2 percent.
With the S&P surging more than 20 percent over the past year, selloffs like Friday’s 2.12 percent drop have become rare. No session last year suffered a loss of 2 percent or more, and 2016 had only four declines of that magnitude.
“Sentiment was getting a little frothy, and we were developing some complacency in the market. Now that complacency is coming out of the market,” said Keith Lerner, chief market strategist at Suntrust Advisory Services in Atlanta.
(Clarifies guidance ranges, IPTs)
By Laura Benitez
LONDON, April 5 (IFR) - Volkswagen Financial Services has set guidance for an expected £800m four and eight-year dual-tranche bond, according to a lead bank.
Guidance is at Gilts plus 125bp area for an expected £500m size and 150bp area for an expected £300m size, respectively. Both are plus or minus 3bp, to price in the range.
Combined orders are over £2.2bn.
Initial price thoughts for the four-year were plus 135bp area and for the eight-year plus 155bp area.
Bookrunners are Barclays, Goldman Sachs and HSBC.
The deal is expected to price later today.
The issuer is rated A2/BBB+ by Moody's/S&P.
The deal follows Volkswagen International Finance's four-tranche €8bn deal issued last month.
(Reporting By Laura Benitez; Editing by Philip Wright, Julian Baker)
BEIJING, Dec 12 (Reuters) - China’s Yunnan Yuntianhua Co , a major chemical producer based in the southern province of Yunnan, has halted synthetic ammonia production due to natural gas shortages as the nation’s winter heating crisis deepens, it said on Tuesday.
Yuntianhua halted production on Monday and does not expect it to resume before Dec. 31, the company said in a filing to the Shanghai Stock Exchange.
The halt comes as at least one state natural gas producer has diverted supplies of the fuel to China’s north for residential heating use.
State radio reported last week that PetroChina has sent at least 5 million cubic metres of gas from the southern provinces of Zhejiang, Fujian and Guangdong province to help relieve shortages in northern China.
A PetroChina official familiar with the plan said as much as 10 million cubic metres has been diverted north. He declined to be named because he is not authorised to speak to the press. (Reporting by Meng Meng and Josephine Mason; Editing by Tom Hogue)
April 10 Bonjour holdings ltd
* Group sold 180 million THIM shares at price of HK$1.20 per THIM share on market through securities broker to independent third buyer(s)
* Aggregate value of consideration is about HK$216 million
* "it is expected that company will record an estimated loss of approximately HK$7.2 million" Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
"I was talking to myself taking a shower, asking what I did wrong because he was the first player to score 40 on me," he said. "He's the best player in the world."
Nearly 200,000 people, who evacuated Sunday over fears that a damaged spillway at Lake Oroville could fail and unleash a wall of water, have to stay away indefinitely while officials race to repair it before more rains arrive Thursday. Many districts were closed Monday in observance of President Abraham Lincoln's birthday.
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - Bristow Group Inc:
* BRISTOW GROUP INC SAYS AS OF DECEMBER 8, 2017, OVERALL LIQUIDITY OF COMPANY INCREASED TO APPROXIMATELY $496 MILLION - SEC FILING
* BRISTOW GROUP INC - ALSO REAFFIRMS ITS GUIDANCE WITH RESPECT TO ENDING FISCAL YEAR 2018 LIQUIDITY IN RANGE OF $410 MILLION TO $450 MILLION Source text: (bit.ly/2BB3Jzq) Further company coverage:
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – We don’t typically get to shoot our own video of a sloth… But Odd Lot’s Chris Soucy just got back from Costa Rica and got a once in a lifetime chance to see a sloth in his natural habitat, curled up in a tree.
To see what Odd Lot’s up to visit OddLot.Lol.
Bella Hadid Gave Her Number To Rapper Super Duper Kyle
This chick definitely has a type! Bella Hadid has already been linked to The Weeknd and Drake and now sources are saying she may be moving on to rapper Kyle.
According to Page Six reports:
Said a spy at the Bootsy Bellows Pool Party, where guests included Bella’s sister Gigi Hadid, Justine Skye and Odell Beckham Jr.: “Bella was seen flirting and exchanging numbers with a young mystery partygoer, who turned out to be Kyle.” Kyle’s debut album is coming out next month after he scored a hit with the tune “iSpy” featuring Lil Yachty. He played Coachella with Chance the Rapper. “He’s kind of an It guy in music right now,” said a source. “It for sure looked flirty. Bella was being very flirty that day . . . She was on a mission.” Cardi B’s fiancé, Offset, was hanging in a cabana with Chance the Rapper, Post Malone and Beckham, and “was very much on his best behavior and kept his eyes to himself.”
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Where a judge assessed G.L.c. 93A damages against two defendant shareholders of a corporation, a remand is necessary to afford the shareholders an opportunity to present evidence. “This is an appeal from a judgment entered on September 28, 2016, after a decision of the District Court Appellate Division, which reversed a portion of a prior judgment ...
A massive cyptocurrency mining botnet has taken over half a million machines, and may have made its cybercriminal controllers millions of dollars. The whole operation is powered by EternalBlue, the leaked NSA exploit which made the WannaCry ransomware outbreak so destructive.
The Smominru miner botnet turns infected machines into miners of the Monero cryptocurrency and is believed to have made its owners around $3.6m since it started operating in May 2017 -- about a month after EternalBlue leaked and around the same time as the WannaCry attack.
While it isn't uncommon for cybercriminals to leverage the power of hijacked networks of computers to acquire cryptocurrency, this particular network is significant due to its individual size -- double that of the Adylkuzz mining botnet.
Police in US have arrested a man for claiming that he went to the year 2048 and he has come back with a warning to mankind of an impending invasion of aliens.
US authorities arrested Bryant Johnson on Monday over public intoxication charges.
Reports say that, police were called to a street in Casper town where Johnson reportedly told them he travelled to the future and was trying to warn people that aliens have prepared themselves and would be arriving next year.
In his allegation, Johnson demanded that he wanted to speak to the president of Casper town for more information on this issue.
He reportedly told the police officers that he was able to travel back to 2017, even though he said, he meant to travel to 2018 because aliens had filled his body with alcohol and had him stand on a giant pad of transport him to the past.
The alien messenger allegedly smelled of alcohol and had bloodshot eyes.
It has also been revealed that he had blood alcohol content (BAC) of 136.
Probably he was drunk.
The intra-Africa trade statistics remain very low – between 10 to 14 per cent – and is an indicator that intra-Africa trade needs encouraged and increased. In this CEO Networking Session, filmed in Kampala, Uganda, participants discuss the challenges and the opportunities that can be unlocked very quickly.
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Sagarika Ghatge and Zaheer Khan are enjoying their honeymoon in Maldives and the couple have been posting tons of pictures on their social media handle showcasing the sun, sand and the beach.
The images look breathtaking and Maldives and the waters are so clear, Maldives is truly an ideal place for a honeymoon and Zaheer and Sagarika are doing just that! Check out the pictures below...
Howard Bank announced that it has named LeNora Clampitt officer and branch manager of the Centennial Place branch.
Clampitt will effectively lead the Centennial Place team and manage full daily sales, operations and customer service aspects of the branch. She will also be responsible for acquiring, building and retaining valuable customer relationships, as well as manage risks and develop employee potential within the branch.
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The Lagos State government has floated 47 billion Naira or 154.50 million Dollars bonds to finance the basic infrastructure needs of the state.
According to governor Akinwunmi Ambode, the debt which matures in 2023 comes with a 16.5 percent coupon rate with the first tranche of a 500 billion Naira.
The state had offered a 60 billion Naira worth bonds and sold some 80 percent it offered at a 57 basis points spread.
The debt programme was approved in September by the House of Assembly.
TORONTO (AP) — The Latest on the incident in which a van plowed down a Toronto sidewalk, killing and injuring several people (all times local):
8:55 a.m.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says authorities see no national security element in the seeming attack on pedestrians in Canada's largest city.
Trudeau says the incident "hasn't changed the overall threat level in Canada," though it occurred as Cabinet ministers from the G7 nations are meeting in Toronto.
Trudeau says Canada will do whatever it can to keep its citizens safe, while staying true to its values.
Speaking at a news conference Tuesday, he said, "We cannot as Canadians choose to live in fear every single day as we go about our daily business."
Police are trying to determine why a driver plowed a rented van along a crowded sidewalk in Toronto, killing 10 people and injuring 15 in what many said seemed a deliberate attack.
PHOENIX - Police are reportedly investigating a homicide in Phoenix.
Officers were called to a home near 16th Street and Baseline Road where they reportedly found a man who had been shot to death.
Police say a person of interest is being questioned, but no other information has been released.
This story is developing. Stay with ABC15 for updates.
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Politician Björn Höcke explains why some migrants murder and cause trouble in Germany. He says their way of life and honour culture leads to Huntington's "Clash of Civilizations".As an example he gives the brutal murder of a 15-year old German girl called Mia, in the city of Kandel. He adds that the murder of the girl is besides a "clash of civilizations also a "clash of different ages".Höcke is a politician of the right-wing AfD party, that successfully entered the German parliament after the elections last year.
Palm Beach Central High School lineman Renato Brown is a recent Cane decommit, but he says “Miami’s definitely still in the picture. Everything is wide open.”Why’d he decommit?“I just wanted to wei...
If you’re going big, go selfish, too. That’s the concept behind a new premium class concept from the aircraft interior specialists at PriestmanGoode. “The concept is all about creating a bespoke environment for the passenger,” the design firm says, which is a little precious—but also intriguing, yeah? Each single, double, or ensuite cabin contains its own particular materials, colors, and finishes, like the hippest of boutique hotels. This lush space is also modular, so an airline can reconfigure its cabins to fit the needs of each flight’s fancy passengers. Futuristic, sure, but the firm says custom greatness is not too far off. “We are already creating tailor made interiors for some of the leading airlines in the world,” says Nigel Goode, the firm’s director.
Parquet Courts made an unlikely stop as they prepare to embark on a North American tour through spring: “The Ellen DeGeneres Show.” The arch New Yorkers, who list the rest of their dates on a Wordpress site, enlisted Mary Lattimore and members of Destruction Unit, Woods, the Ukiah Drag, and Drawing Boards for the performance, which took place before a backdrop of visuals based on their Wide Awake! album art. Watch them play the title track below.
They previously released “Almost Had to Start a Fight/In and Out of Patience” from the record. It’s out May 18.
JERUSALEM (AP) - Israeli police say a prominent billionaire businessman and four other suspects were taken into custody on a battery of charges, including money laundering, obstruction of justice and bribery.
The police say the suspects were arrested and questioned on Monday, following a joint investigation with Swiss and American authorities into forged documents and fictitious real estate deals abroad.
The police would not comment on the specifics of the current investigation, but confirmed that Beny Steinmetz was among those arrested.
Steinmetz, a Geneva-based diamond-mining magnate with an estimated worth of just over $1 billion according to Forbes, was arrested by Israeli authorities in December over allegations of bribing officials in the African country of Guinea to promote business interests there.
He spent two weeks under house arrest at that time.
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COIMBATORE: The third edition of Red Bull Road to Rookies Cup will kick start here on July 6, which will give young motor-sport athlete a chance to win the mantle of India’s fastest racer of the year.
Young biking enthusiasts, between 12 and 16 years of age, will have a chance to showcase their prowess on an international stage on July 6 and 8 at Kari Motor Speedway.
This not only defines a new category in the sport in India but also gives the best motorcycle racer in the country a chance to be a part of the internationally acclaimed Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup 2018, a release said.
The second leg will be held at the same venue on August 31 and September 2.
Ahmedabad-based Sachin Chaudhary was crowned the champion of the first edition of Red Bull Road to Rookies in 2016, while Mizoram’s Lalhruaizela won the second edition and grabbed the ticket to the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup qualifiers in Spain last year.
The White Plains Council of Neighborhood Associations meeting scheduled for last Tuesday, and postponed will meet instead this evening at Education House, 5 Homeside Lane.
The April Meeting will be held on Tonight, April 18, 2017 at 7:30 pm at Education House, 5 Homeside Lane, White Plains, NY. The meeting will be a Roundtable Discussion about Citywide Issues and Neighborhood Concerns. Please bring your ideas, concerns, opinions, and questions, and join the discussion.
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Kansas freshman Josh Jackson has announced he will enter the NBA draft.
Jackson, who released a statement on Monday, was the Big 12 Newcomer of the Year after averaging 16.3 points and 7.4 rebounds per game. He helped the Jayhawks to a 31-5 record and a berth in the NCAA Tournament’s Elite Eight.
The 6-foot-8 Jackson has signed with former NBA player B.J. Armstrong of Wasserman Media Group.
Jackson arrived at Kansas after a stellar prep career in Detroit and Napa, California. He says in the statement that after “consulting with my family, I have decided to enter the 2017 NBA Draft and pursue my dream of playing professional basketball.”
He added that he was thankful for “all of the support I have received from my coaches and teammates at Kansas.”
Christmas comes early when Y100's Jingle Ball takes over the BB&T Center Sunday for a festive celebration of pop music. Acts such as Demi Lovato, Logic, Fifth Harmony, and Nick Jonas will be ready to spread holiday cheer.
However, be sure not to skip out on pop royalty when Janet Jackson brings her State of the World Tour to South Florida Monday. The tour is an extension of 2015's Unbreakable Tour, which stopped at the American Airlines Arena in 2015 before being postponed the following year following the news of Jackson's pregnancy.
Here's your music calendar. And stay ahead of all the upcoming shows with New Times' Miami concert calendar.
Authorities say a report of a suspicious vehicle near Port Angeles led to the seizure of four guns, 950 grams of heroin and 400 grams of methamphetamine. The Peninsula Daily News reports a 26-year-old Port Angeles resident who the Olympic Peninsula Narcotics Enforcement Team had been investigating as a suspected drug dealer was arrested in connection with the seizure on Sunday.
Start the conversation, or Read more at Bellingham Herald.
Aberdeen City Council has agreed to back a campaign to reverse her RBS decision to close two city branches.
Chief executive Angela Scott is to write to the bank’s board of directors and chief executive asking them to reconsider their decision to close banks in Dyce and Bridge of Don.
The branches are being shut as part of plans to close 62 across the country as more customers move online.
An emergency motion was put forward by SNP councillor Gill Samarai for the local authority to write to the UK Government, who are responsible for the regulation of banking services across Scotland.
But Conservative councillor Ryan Houghton instead raised an amendment which called for Ms Scott to write to the bank, claiming it is an operational matter.
Councillors voted 23 votes to 22 after Lord Provost Barney Crockett made the casting vote in favour of Cllr Houghton’s motion.
SEATTLE (AP) — A federal judge in Seattle is the latest to block President Donald Trump's administration from prematurely cutting off funding for science-based programs aimed at reducing teen pregnancy.
King County, which includes Seattle, sued after the Department of Health and Human Services decided to end funding two years early for a five-year, $5 million grant through the Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program.
The department notified dozens of grant recipients last summer their funding would end early. The news came after advocates of abstinence-only education were appointed to key positions at Health and Human Services.
U.S. District Judge John C. Coughenour on Tuesday blocked the administration from cutting King County's funding without cause, calling the decision arbitrary. Judges in Spokane, Washington; Baltimore; and Washington, D.C., have made similar rulings.
The Canadian Press
A controversial show in Montreal has prompted one performer to pull out of a scheduled performance at the Montreal International Jazz Festival.
Moses Sumney says he is disappointed that the production of "SLAV" -- featuring a white woman singing songs composed by black slaves -- was booked by the festival.
The musician tweeted he could not present his music at the festival in good conscience and has moved his already sold-out show to another smaller venue.
A jazz fest spokeswoman said they respect Sumney's decision and hope he will come back in the future.
Despite significant push-back on social media, the production directed by renowned Quebec playwright Robert Lepage and featuring Montreal-based singer Betty Bonifassi continues to be one of the most popular events at the jazz fest.
Regarding our Montreal show: pic.twitter.com/I8dr7OM8SA — Moses Sumney (@MosesSumney) July 3, 2018
Peloponnese, Greece
9 Telegraph expert rating
An ultra-exclusive resort with an emphasis on health and wellbeing. Though undeniably glossy, this is not really a resort in which to see and be seen – some guests only emerge from their pavilions to watch the sunset or to borrow a book from the 1,000-volume library. That said, there are two tennis courts, a 25-metre pool with wraparound terrace, gym, Pilates studio, yoga pavilion, and, this being Greece, a small outdoor amphitheatre. The spa offers treatments based on the healing philosophy of Greek medicine. Cuisine is Greek-Mediterranean, made from locally sourced produce.
The title is intended to cover all the bases: the band is 50 years old and the album is equally split live/recorded songs. Though that doesn't truly reflect that Fairport Convention are much more likely to be seen on a stage rather than a recording studio these days with two nationwide tours and a festival every year.
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Just nine days after supporters of creating a national park in the South Okanagan re-installed a billboard sign on Highway 3 that had been vandalized, it was torn down.
“I don’t believe this has happened again,” supporter Harry Nielsen said in a press release. “I drove by several times — I just couldn’t believe it wasn’t there.”
The “Yes National Park” sign is in support of the creation of a national park in the South Okanagan-Similameen area.
It’s a plan that not everyone in the area is on board with.
“If this represents the tactics of people who oppose the park, they aren’t sending a good message. Breaking the law and destroying private property is not an effective way for people to express their opinion about their opposition to a national park,” Doreen Olson, coordinator for the South Okanagan Park Network, said in the release.
The group claims damages to the sign exceed $8,000 to date.
The vandalism has been reported to the RCMP.
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Wichita State assistant Chris Jans has been named head men’s basketball at New Mexico State.
The school has scheduled a 5 p.m. news conference to introduce Jans.
Jans served as head coach at Bowling Green in 2014-15 and led it to a 21-12 record.
April 5 Banca Popolare di Vicenza says:
* acknowledges communication from insurer Cattolica that it (Cattolica) has exercised its right to sell its stake in common insurance joint ventures (Berica Vita, Cattolica Life and ABC Assicura)
* exercise of the right, the legitimacy of which the bank has reservations about, came at a time when the two parties were having constructive talks on relaunching their bancassurance agreement
* rejects Cattolica's general complaint over Popolare di Vicenza's 2014 capital increase
* notes that in 2016 it booked write downs on its investment in Cattolica for more than 220 million euros Further company coverage: (Reporting by Milan newsroom)
Event time: 7:30 pm Fri, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sat, 2 pm Sun
Condensing all of Greek Mythology into a funny and updated play, this show is a highlight reel of all of the classic stories. Tragedy, love, and of course, “The Iliad” and “The Odyssey” take center stage as we are introduced to Zeus, Odysseus, Hercules, Athena, Helen of Troy, and many more. The silly decisions, absurd destinies, and goofy characters are presented at lightning fast pace with hysterical results all within 99 minutes.
Friday, March 31, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 1, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, April 2, 2 p.m.
Friday, April 7, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 8, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, April 9, 2 p.m.
Tickets can be purchased from the Racine Theatre Guild located at 2519 Northwestern Avenue, Racine. Call (262) 633-4218, visit www.racinetheatre.org, or stop by the box office weekdays from 12 to 6 p.m. and 90 minutes prior to each performance for tickets.
Price: $18 for adults, $16 for seniors, and $13 for students
LOGAN COUNTY (KFSM) — Officers at the Logan County Sheriff’s Office are asking for help in finding their missing valentine, according to a Facebook post.
Helen Valentine was last seen in Paris more than four years ago. Valentine is 5 feet 5 inches and weighs 120 pounds. She has brown hair and brown eyes with tattoos on her right shoulder and ankle.
The sheriff’s office is asking anyone with information to contact them at (479) 847-6270.
The Sacramento Kings travel to take on the Golden State Warriors on February 15, 2017. This article predicts the Sacramento Kings' box score for that contest.
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The Duchess of Cambridge gave birth to a boy on Monday — her third child with Prince William. The baby boy, whose name has yet to be announced, is fifth in line to the throne.
Prince William’s brother, Prince Harry, will have to wait a bit longer now.
NBC News’ interactive below takes a look at who’s who in the monarchy and the line of succession.
U.S. homebuilders are feeling a bit less confident this month, reflecting a dimmer outlook on sales in the months ahead and fewer would-be buyers dropping by builders’ sales offices.
The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo builder sentiment index released Wednesday fell to 65 this month. That’s down two points from a revised reading of 67 in January.
Readings above 50 indicate more builders view sales conditions as good rather than poor. The index has been above 60 since September and reached the highest level in 11 years in December.
The February number falls shy of analyst predictions. They expected the index to hit 68, according to FactSet.
Builders’ view of sales now and over the next six months also fell, as did a gauge of traffic by prospective buyers.
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Edmonton 0 0 0—0 Toronto 1 0 0—1
First Period_1, Toronto, Hyman 6 (Gardiner, Nylander), 0:34. Penalties_None.
Second Period_None. Penalties_Martin, TOR, (holding), 6:07; Nugent-Hopkins, EDM, (slashing), 8:29; Kassian, EDM, (hooking), 10:11; Polak, TOR, (cross checking), 17:38; Marner, TOR, (tripping), 17:38.
Third Period_None. Penalties_Marner, TOR, (tripping), 1:48.
Shots on Goal_Edmonton 6-19-16_41. Toronto 11-7-5_23.
Power-play opportunities_Edmonton 0 of 4; Toronto 0 of 2.
Goalies_Edmonton, Brossoit 2-5-1 (23 shots-22 saves). Toronto, McElhinney 2-2-0 (41-41).
T_2:18.
Referees_Jean Hebert, Garrett Rank. Linesmen_Shandor Alphonso, Jonny Murray.
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Scouring for value in a 'junk landscape' is a challenge. There are plenty of long-term bargains right now, as well as some you should probably avoid
Indian Super League (ISL) side FC Goa have roped in the services of midfielder Lenny Rodrigues for the 2018-19 season, Goal can confirm.
The 30-year-old Goa-born midfielder played 17 matches for Bengaluru FC in their journey to the final of the fourth edition of ISL. He has often played a defensive role in midfield but has an eye for a pass when required. He has a goal and an assist to his name this season.
Lenny spent the first three seasons of ISL at Pune City and have had short stints at Dempo and Mohun Bagan before joining Bengaluru FC on loan in 2016. His was picked up in the Indian Player Draft by the Blues last summer to partner him up with Dimas Delgado and Erik Paartalu in midfield.
Known for breaking up attacks and forming a neat screen in front of the backline, the former Football Players Association of India (FPAI) Indian Player of the Year could turn out be a vital addition to Lobera's free-flowing Goa.
Cape Town - Bayern Munich have revealed that they rejected an offer from Manchester United for Thomas Muller at the end of last season.
The 27-year-old German international is a massively prized asset at Bayern, with 156 goals in 379 appearances for the club.
United were reportedly prepared to part with €100m (£85m) for the attacker's services, says Bayern vice-chairman Jan-Christian Dreesen, to add to a growing list of reinforcements under new manager Jose Mourinho.
Eric Bailly, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Paul Pogba were all successfully signed, but Bayern weren't willing to sell Muller.
Dreesen told Bild: "There really was such a thing.
"Then came a fax from England. For us, however, a sale of Thomas Muller was never discussed.
"If a player fits us, we would be stupid to give him a short-term prospect of a record profit and to weaken him."
Muller has subsequently struggled for goals this season, scoring just four times in all competitions.
In the early years of the United States, the first explorers of the West heard stories about a land with canyons, geysers and waterfalls that sounded too good to be true. It wasn’t until Thomas Moran returned from a trip with paintings of what he saw that the unique region actually lived up to the rumors. Soon after the land was set aside as a park, but since there was no National Park Service, it was initially an area where everything from people building houses to a zoo could be seen. The wild animals were part of the experience and steps were taken to make them part of a show.
FLINT, Mich. (AP) — A state employee charged in the Flint water scandal is returning to court for a possible plea deal with the attorney general’s office.
Online records at District Court in Flint show Adam Rosenthal is scheduled for a plea Tuesday. He’s charged with three felonies and a misdemeanor, including tampering with the results of lead tests.
A message seeking comment was left for his lawyer Monday. The attorney general’s office declined to comment. Rosenthal has been suspended with pay at the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality.
Flint’s water system was contaminated by lead in 2014 and 2015 because corrosive water from the Flint River wasn’t properly treated. Lead broke away in old pipes.
Investigators say Rosenthal was warned that the Flint water plant wasn’t ready.
The Reds midfielder came on from the bench after just half-an-hour following top goalscorer Mohamed Salah’s shoulder injury in Kiev.
But Lallana and co. were left disappointed as two catastrophic Loris Karius errors played their part in a 3-1 defeat in the Ukrainian capital despite Sadio Mane’s equaliser.
That ended a positive season on a low note with Liverpool having done well to reach the final in their first Champions League campaign since 2013-14 and also sealing a second successive top-four finish.
On an individual basis, Lallana endured a frustrating season undermined by fitness issues as he made just 16 appearances and only three starts in all competitions, supplying just the one assist.
That came after a campaign in which he was instrumental to Liverpool’s success, scoring eight goals and adding seven assists as one of the team’s chief creative threats.
Sources: Free agent Tyreke Evans is signing a 1-year, $12M deal with the Indiana Pacers.
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The Amherst College women's basketball team held on for a 50-43 win over Tufts at home Friday evening.
With the win, the team improved to 21-0 on the season.
Madeline Eck paced Amherst's offense, putting up a game-high 20 points along with six rebounds. Hannah Hackley, Emma McCarthy and Jackie Nagle also had eight points apiece in the win.
Take a look at photos from the game in the gallery above.
Thomas Fuller, Jr., is facing charges after a brief overnight chase and crash in Great Falls.
It happened at about 11:20 p.m. on Sunday.
A Great Falls police officer saw a vehicle that had been reported stolen and attempted a traffic stop.
The driver of the vehicle sped away, heading west over the Central Avenue bridge.
The officer lost of the vehicle, but soon found it crashed into a parked car.
The officer chased the suspect – later identified as Fuller – and caught him.
Fuller, 37 years old, was taken to Benefis Health System for a medical evaluation, and is now in the Cascade County Detention Center.
Charges are pending; we will update you when we get more details.
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announced the winners of her government’s annual Reconciliation Awards earlier this month.
The business award went to the Woodward Family CaPTA Group, which works in Indigenous employment.
The Cairns Hockey Association took out the community award; North Keppell Island Environmental Education Centre won the education category; and the Cairns Indigenous Art Fair and Ports North won the partnership category.
The Premier’s Reconciliation Award went to the Puuya Foundation.
“The Puuya Foundation does amazing work empowering the Lockhart River Community by bringing together community members, philanthropists, corporate and government to create meaningful change in the lives of children and parents within its local and broader communities,” Ms Palaszczuk said.
The winning organisations each received $5000.
NORWALK, Conn. (WTNH) — You and your family can experience a ‘sun-sational’ solar eclipse during Astronomy Week.
This is happening all this week at Stepping Stones in Norwalk.
It is in anticipation of the solar eclipse sweeping across the nation next Monday August 21st.
Solar glasses are needed to witness the event and kids can decorate their very own pair at the museum.
Every day little stargazers can also drop in to the space challenge and create their own telescope.
Other workshops include constellation games and planet marble painting.
With good reason, Maurice Ravel is usually classified as an Impressionist. But the early 20th-century composer had open ears and a taste for the new. Visiting New York in the 1920s, the Frenchman made for Harlem. Some of his later music contained an element of jazz—the point of connection between him and the Swiss trio Vein. Pianist Michael Arbenz, drummer Florian Arbenz and bassist Thomas Lähns open up eight of Ravel’s compositions, reinterpreting pieces such as “Bolero" and “Mouvement de Menuet" into music suggestive of Dave Brubeck.
SOUTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) - Police were dispatched to the scene of a reported stabbing in Southwest Miami-Dade, Monday.
The incident occurred in the area of 26500 SW 138th Ct. in the Naranja neighborhood, just before 4 p.m.
Police said it started as an argument that escalated, and the subject then stabbed the other man in the back with a machete.
According to officials, the victim was airlifted to Jackson South Community Hospital in critical condition.
The subject is in custody.
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Monday, January 2. Read “Help Me to Remember” (p. 10). How is each conversation we have also a conversation with God? As you read the lectionary texts this week, consider how each text is also a conversation with God.
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Words from the Word:
May the LORD give strength to [the] people! May the LORD bless [the] people with peace!
– Psalm 29:11, NRSV
Lectionary Texts:
Audio Lectio: Pray the scripture using audio lectio from Matthew 3:13-17. “Baptism of the Lord.”
Spiritual Tools: Reflect on your life as you begin a new year. Practice The Examen.
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Islamabad/Kabul, Jan 1 : The Afghan leadership has invited Pakistan's Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa to visit the Asian nation, officials said on Sunday. Pakistan Army spokesman Major General Asif Ghafoor tweeted: #COAS called Afg President, CE Army Chief on tel.
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Ryan, Falcons wrap up bye
ATLANTA — Matt Ryan bolstered his MVP credentials with a brilliant first half, throwing four touchdowns to help the Falcons secure a first-round playoff bye. Ryan was 17-of-19 for 235 yards by halftime, directing Atlanta to touchdowns on all five possessions and a commanding 35-13 lead. "Matt played particularly well," coach Dan Quinn said. "He just threw some balls that were right on point."
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Demi-chan wa Kataritai’s modest succubus girl Satou Sakie has gotten some highly deserved attention from Tama Toys, who have manufactured a pleasure device meant to imitate the genital region of the 2D woman, an inevitable turn of events considering her popularity.
The entrancing charms of Satou Sakie can be experienced with the “Succubus-chan wa Sakaritai” onahole now.
Colorado City Police Chief Luis Aguilar was "laid off" on Wednesday.
City Manager David Hoover describes him as "A great chief and a good man" and said "he just wasn't a good fit."
Hoover said there are "no ill feelings at all."
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RALPHO TOWNSHIP, Pa. -- A police officer in Northumberland County is charged with driving under the influence.
According to court papers, Shamokin Police Officer Scott Weaver was driving on Route 54 near Lindy Acres Road in Ralpho Township last month when he missed a turn in the road and crashed. Police on scene say Weaver admitted to drinking and driving.
Court papers indicate at the time of the crash, Weaver's blood-alcohol level was .119 percent, which was over the legal limit.
Weaver was charged with two misdemeanors of driving under the influence. He was not on duty at the time but is on duty this week.
Shamokin Mayor John Brown says Weaver is entitled to due process, but the city's labor attorney is looking into the situation.
"Innocent until proven guilty. Let his peers make that decision whether he has his job or not," the mayor said.
Scott Weaver is scheduled for a court appearance next month.
Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tenn., discusses 'the big elephant in the room' right now, why Russia is 'not our friend' and a new act on ending modern slavery.
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AUBURN | The Raleigh Regional gets underway Friday at 1 p.m. CT as No. 2 seed Auburn faces No. 3 seed Northeastern at Doak Field. Here’s a look at the entire field for the double-elimination tournament.
NO. 1 SEED N.C. STATE
Record: 40-16, 19-11 ACC, 27-9 Home
RPI: 19
National ranks: .288 average (46th), 81 home runs (5th), 391 runs (27th), 63 stolen bases (94th), 3.63 ERA (39th), .971 fielding percentage (110th).
Top hitters: Josh McLain .337, 12 2B, 39 RBI; Patrick Bailey .316, 11 HR, 33 RBI; Brock Deatherage .305, 14 HR, 37 RBI, 16 SB; Will Wilson .303, 15 2B, 14 HR, 50 RBI; Evan Edwards .282, 13 HR, 42 RBI; Brett Kinneman .279, 13 2B, 17 HR, 60 RBI.
Top pitchers: LH Kent Klyman 7-2, 2.43 ERA, 4 saves; LH Brian Brown 6-2, 2.71 ERA, 90 K; RH Reid Johnston 7-0, 3.13 ERA; RH Johnny Piedmonte 5-3, 4.50; RH Joe O’Donnell 1-3, 0.96, 11 saves.
Auburn connection: Pitching coach Scott Foxhall was an assistant at Auburn from 2008-13.
HAMBURG, N.Y. (AP) - When it comes to chowing down on kale, Gideon Oji is once again the top dog, beating back a challenge from hot-dog-eating champ Joey Chestnut.
Oji gulped down 22½ 16-ounce bowls of the leafy green vegetable in eight minutes during Sunday's Kale Yeah! Competition at the Erie County Fair in New York. The kale was served raw with oil and vinegar.
The contest is billed as the world's healthiest eating competition.
Chestnut, of San Jose, California, consumed 20 kale servings. He is the reigning hot dog-eating champion at the Nathan's Famous in New York City.
Oji is Nigerian and now lives in Marrow, Georgia. He took the inaugural kale-eating title last year, consuming 25½ servings.
Sunday's event was an unlikely partnership between the Independent Health Foundation and Major League Eating.
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May 2 Retail Properties Of America Inc
* Reports first quarter 2017 results
* Q1 FFO per share $0.00
* Q1 operating FFO per share $0.28
* Sees FY 2017 FFO per share $1.00 to $1.05
* Retail Properties Of America Inc - expects to generate net income attributable to common shareholders of $0.91 to $0.96 per share in 2017
* Retail properties of america inc - revised 2017 same store noi growth range of 1.25% to 2.25% from 2.0% to 3.0%;
* Maintaining its 2017 operating ffo attributable to common shareholders guidance range of $1.00 to $1.05 per share Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Boston College guard Ky Bowman will return to school for his junior year after deciding to withdraw from the NBA draft.
Bowman is the Atlantic Coast Conference's top returning scorer, averaging 17.6 points per game last year, when he was an honourable mention for the all-ACC team.
The 6-foot-1 North Carolina native says it was a good experience to go through the evaluation process and still dreams of playing in the NBA.
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Stage One Investors of Worcester to repay fees to 100 homeowners in settlement of tax lien case
After years of severe drought, Cape Town officials are preparing to shut off mains water supplies to a million homes. Residents have also been asked to limit their use to 50 litres a day as 'day zero' approaches
Former Republic of Ireland Goalkeeper Shay Given was pleased with his performance at today’s Dubai Duty Free Irish Open Pro Am.
The Lifford man, who is joining Derby County in a coaching capacity was playing with professional Dylan Fritelli.
Shay finished his round with his best shot of the day.
Oisin Kelly caught up with Shay as he left the course…
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AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Florida center John Egbunu left the Auburn game in the first half with a knee injury.
The 15th-ranked Gators announced on Twitter that Egbunu wouldn’t return in the second half of Tuesday night’s game. He had 10 points and four rebounds before going down hard battling for a rebound midway through the half.
The 6-foot-11, 255-pounder came in averaging 7.7 points, 6.7 rebounds and 1.6 blocked shots. Egbunu ranks in the Top 10 in the Southeastern Conference in both rebounding and blocked shots.
Two major events, one on dirt one on pavement, one in the Northeast, one in the South, vied last Saturday for the headlines.
In Georgetown, Delaware, where Dirt Modified racing got started this year, Ryan Watt out dueled Matt Sheppard to win it all.
Further down the eastern seaboard, in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Jon McKennedy drove Tommy Baldwin’s Asphalt Modified to a hard earned win with Jimmy Blewett hounding him.
Nice crowds watched good fields of competitive cars contend for victory.
While both race winners drove excellent races, it is the timing of these events that gives these winning drives far greater meaning.
Watt and McKennedy got the Modified seasons off and running – making news for their wins as well as what they portend for the months of racing that lie ahead.
The Chicago Cubs bullpen wasn't perfect, but it was the early home runs from the Milwaukee Brewers that was the difference in the 6-3 loss. The Brewers first four runs came via the long ball off of John Lackey.
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Keflezighi has said he'll retire after running in Monday's race and the TCS New York City Marathon in November. . Top-seeded distance runner Atsede Baysa, of Ethiopia, participates in a Boston Marathon media availability Friday, April 14, 2017, in advance of Monday's race in Boston.
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April 12 Global Top E-commerce Co Ltd :
* Says it scraped acquisition of 84.6 percent stake in tech firm
* Says it plans to buy stakes in e-commerce firm for 1.8 billion yuan via cash and share issue
* It plans to raise up to 659.5 million yuan in private placement of shares to help fund acquisitions
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Mike McGill talks Flight Deck Mike McGill shares his thoughts on Powell Peralta's Flight decks. Check it out.
Max Garson's "Alien Workshop x Emage" Part Alien Workshop, Max Garson and Emage Denver come together as one with this video offering and deck collaboration.
Interview with Fifty Fifty Skateshop Real just released a new Home Is Where The Heart Is interview feature with Danny and Syd from Fifty Fifty Skate Shop in Bristol. Check it out.
Creature's "The Northwest Report" Video Jeremy Tuffli, David Gravette and Tony Ellis rip some Northwestern spots in this clip from Creature. Check it out.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 -- Police confirmed that the package containing an unidentified object and threat note found under a tree near the parking lot of Wisma Bernama at Jalan 1/65 A, Off Jalan Tun Razak here today, was not a bomb. Wangsa Maju District Police chief Supt Mohamad Roy Suhaimi Sarif said inspection carried out by the bomb squad from the Kuala Lumpur Police Contingent headquarters found that the package wrapped in a batik cloth contained a bottle of cooking oil.
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Arsene Wenger saw Arsenal pick up their first away win of 2017 when they beat Middlesbrough 2-1 earlier this evening.
Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez - who now has 23 for the campaign - were both on target.
Ozil and Sanchez are still yet to commit their futures to the club.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jackson family patriarch Joseph Jackson has been buried in the same Southern California cemetery as his late son Michael.
A source close to the family who is not authorized to speak publicly said Joe Jackson was laid to rest Monday in a private ceremony at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale.
Jackson died Wednesday in Las Vegas at age 89 and is survived by wife Katherine, eight children and dozens of grandchildren.
Eldest son Jackie Jackson posted a photo of himself on Instagram Monday afternoon in a black suit and sunglasses while dressing one of his young twin sons in a similar suit.
Michael Jackson was entombed in 2009 in the mausoleum at the opulent cemetery that is also the final resting place of Elizabeth Taylor and Walt Disney.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Shiva Medicare Ltd
* Gets expression of interest from government of Fujairah, U.A.E to set up a manufacturing facility as JV
* JV for production of Qstat brand user controlled auto retractable safety syringe catering to Gulf Cooperation Council
* Plans to buy land at medical devices park of TSIIC to setup facility for production of Qstat brand user controlled auto tettactable safety syringes Source text - bit.ly/2wICEEv Further company coverage:
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* On 10 feb 2017 offeror as purchaser and vendor as vendor entered into sale and purchase agreement
* Deal for consideration of HK$1.22 billion
* Application has been made for resumption of trading in shares on stock exchange with effect from 9:00 a.m. On 15 feb 2017
* Mediastar International sold total of 763.8 million shares, representing about 64.77% of total issued share capital of co Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has met with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un to discuss the situation on the Korean peninsula, while the fate of the US-DPRK talks, which had been initially scheduled to take place in June in Singapore, has been in limbo.
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A Carey man was injured in a motorcycle accident Tuesday. The Hancock County Sheriff’s Office reports that the accident happened around 3 p.m. on Township Road 196. 66-year-old Dallas Mundy was heading north on Township Road 196 when he lost control of his motorcycle.
Hanco EMS took Mundy to Blanchard Valley Hospital for a possible head and neck injury. Officers cited him for failure to maintain reasonable control.
The true story of Molly Bloom, a beautiful, young, Olympic-class skier who ran the world’s most exclusive high-stakes poker game for a decade before being arrested in the middle of the night by 17 FBI agents wielding automatic weapons. Her players included Hollywood royalty, sports stars, business titans and finally, unbeknown to her, the Russian mob. Her only ally was her criminal defense lawyer Charlie Jaffey, who learned there was much more to Molly than the tabloids led people to believe.
A Northern California city has agreed to pay $2.65 million to the family of a mentally ill Gulf War veteran fatally shot by police in 2014 after his family called 911.
The Sacramento Bee reports Tuesday the agreement between the city of Lodi and the family of Parminder Singh Shergill settles a federal lawsuit the family filed accusing the officers of excessive force.
Shergill was killed after his sister-in-law called 911 and said he was a paranoid schizophrenic who was "going crazy" and was attacking his mother. Shergill's family says he suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder after participating in Operation Desert Storm in the 1990s.
Officers fatally shot Shergill as he walked through his neighborhood after they said he charged at them with a knife. Shergill's family disputes that account.
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Clear your schedules and clear your DVRs!
Welcome to 2017, a year of new beginnings and new TV shows, and E! News has your guide to all the small screen's best offerings in the beginning of this new year. And what better way to kick things off than by welcoming back The Bachelor and The New Celebrity Apprentice, both with new leading men (Nick Viall and Arnold Schwarzenegger), tonight?
But that's just the beginning, as there are a ton of returning favorites and new offerings to look forward to.
In 1996 Buz Luhrmann's "Romeo+Juliet" the main roles were performed by Claire Danes and Leonardo DiCaprio
In the city of Novosibirsk (3,500 km east of Moscow) in Siberia the audience at a local theater were treated to a surprise during an adaptation of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet - when Nikolai Maltsez (who was playing the main part) knelt down and proposed to his co-star Kseniya Zakharova (Juliet).
He pulled out an engagement ring and she said “yes” as the crowd applauded wildly.
All this took place on Jan.27, but only became known recently.
“I saw how she was getting prepared for the role, how important it was for her. So I decided to propose after the play,” Maltsev told Komsomolskaya Pravda (the article is in Russian).
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LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) Kansas freshman Josh Jackson has announced he will enter the NBA draft.
Jackson, who released a statement on Monday, was the Big 12 Newcomer of the Year after averaging 16.3 points and 7.4 rebounds per game. He helped the Jayhawks to a 31-5 record and a berth in the NCAA Tournament’s Elite Eight.
The 6-foot-8 Jackson has signed with former NBA player B.J. Armstrong of Wasserman Media Group.
Jackson arrived at Kansas after a stellar prep career in Detroit and Napa, California. He says in the statement that after ”consulting with my family, I have decided to enter the 2017 NBA Draft and pursue my dream of playing professional basketball.”
He added that he was thankful for ”all of the support I have received from my coaches and teammates at Kansas.”
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British American Tobacco says it is buying several cigarette brands from Bulgaria’s Bulgartabac for more than €100 million (US $106 million), according to a story by Agence France Presse relayed by the TMA.
BAT was quoted as saying that the acquisition of Victory, Eva Slim and GD would lift its market share in Bulgaria from its current 12 percent to 40 percent.
The deal, which is subject to regulatory approval, also includes distribution and retail assets in Bulgaria and within the Adriatic region.
BAT regional chief Richard Widmann was quoted as saying the Bulgarian market had a “very bright future”.
Another BAT spokesperson added that the transaction aligned financially and strategically with its business objectives for the central European region. The group would grow its business in Bulgaria and further enhance its position in the Balkans, following its acquisition of TDR in 2015.
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Small plane lands in Sugar Grove corn field
A small plane landed in a corn field Friday morning near Aurora Municipal Airport in west suburban Sugar Grove.
Authorities were notified about 7:10 a.m. that the plane had landed in a field near the airport at 43W636 U.S. 30 in Sugar Grove, according to the Kane County sheriff’s office.
The PA 34 aircraft landed in the field after taking off from Aurora, according to FAA spokeswoman Elizabeth Cory. The FAA is investigating.
The pilot was attempting to direct firefighters to his location in the field and told the fire department he was not injured, the sheriff’s office said. Authorities had not reached the plane as of 8 a.m. “due to the corn not yet being harvested.”
TORONTO — An 18-year-old university student is dead following an overnight house fire in east-end Toronto that sent three other students to hospital.
Fire officials say all four people are believed to be tenants who attended the University of Toronto Scarborough campus, including one who jumped from a second floor window to escape the blaze.
Their conditions were unknown late Wednesday morning.
Deputy Fire Chief Jim Jessop says the young woman's body was found in a second-floor bedroom, where it remained for several hours.
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To escape an abusive marriage, Wida Saghari struggled for five years to finalise a divorce. When it was done, she thought, finally, she could get some peace.
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Alex Iwobi and Olivier Giroud’s goals against Crystal Palace secured the third spot for Arsenal on the English Premier League (EPL) table.
A 2-0 win for Arsenal is the 200th premier league game contested at the Emirates, which the Gunners have now won 130, drawn 47 and lost 23 of the 200.
Giroud’s incredible scorpion kick in the 17th minute had earlier set Arsenal on the way to a victory.
The first 45 minutes was ordinary until Giroud’s goal and shambolic passage of play by Crystal Palace.
Scott Dann went to ground to clear a cross, but instead of poking it behind the goal for a corner he spooned it up in the air and allowed Alex Iwobi to nod home from close range to extend Arsenal’s lead in the 56th minute.
Sam Allardyce, who has never won an away Premier League game, has now lost each of his last eight, all played at the Emirates.
Arsenal have not lost a home league game on New Year’s Day since 1985 when they played against Tottenham.
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ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — The New York state comptroller's office says the nation's four most-populated states carry the highest total amount of credit card debt, with California leading the way followed by Texas, Florida and New York.
Democratic Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli (dee-NAP'-oh-lee) says in a report released Tuesday that Californians had racked up more than $106.8 billion in credit card debt by the end of 2017.
The Lone Star State was No. 2 at $67.3 billion, followed by Florida with $59.2 billion and New York with $58.1 billion.
Rounding out the top 10 are Pennsylvania ($33.2 billion), Illinois ($32.2 billion), New Jersey ($29.6 billion), Ohio ($26.7 billion), Virginia ($26.5 billion) and Georgia ($26.3 billion).
DiNapoli says the totals were based on statistics compiled in February by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
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Police and firefighters responded Saturday morning to a report of a man on fire in Northeast Baltimore, a Fire Department spokeswoman said.
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Adur’s local plan is set for a crucial vote on Thursday.
If approved, the key document will act as a vision for the district’s future, with thousands of homes and commercial development expected in the coming years. But what is the plan all about and what does it mean in reality? See our special question and answer piece below.
The list of designated dog beaches in Cyprus is renewed annually, following cooperation between the municipalities and community councils of areas and the Central Foreshore Committee of Cyprus. The first of the six are officially in the Nicosia District and more specifically in Kato Pyrgos.
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A tender given to a company which had a tax glitch has resulted in hundreds of state cancer patients waiting months for bone scans – with some so desperately in need they were put on buses to the Western Cape.
The standoff due to the tax issue has brought the construction of a special bunker for a bone scanner at Port Elizabeth’s Livingstone Hospital to a halt.
Now Health MEC Pumza Dyantyi has been asked to step in and explain the situation to the provincial legislature.
The hospital’s old scanner broke down around January this year and technicians said it could no longer be fixed as it was too old.
A new multi-million rand machine was purchased but is standing idle at Provincial Hospital as it needs a special concrete bunker for health and safety reasons.
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Commanders of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), an alliance of Kurdish and Arab militias, met with Iraqi military leaders on Sunday. They "discussed protecting the Syrian-Iraqi border in the region adjacent to Deir al-Zor province, and how to finally eradicate Daesh mercenaries there," the SDF said in a statement.
"The two sides decided to form a joint coordination center to guarantee the security of the border," it said.
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP)  A Santa Clara County judge has dismissed a rape charge against former San Francisco 49er Ray McDonald after prosecutors said the woman who made the allegation refused to testify.
Judge David A. Cena dismissed the charge  one count of rape of an intoxicated person  on Monday. Santa Clara County prosecutor Chris Lamiero said in a statement he tried to convince the victim to testify, but she refused.
The woman said she slipped and fell on a pool deck at McDonald's San Jose home in December 2014 and continued to fall after that because of her initial head injury and alcohol consumption. She accused McDonald of carrying her upstairs to his bedroom and sexually assaulting her.
McDonald faced a maximum of eight years in prison.
Frazier (toe) is back in the lineup Tuesday against the Cardinals, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.
Frazier was set to miss Sunday's contest against the Braves after getting spiked in the toe the day before, but that game ended up being postponed, so he'll maintain his streak of having started every game so far this season for the Mets. He's off to a strong start, hitting .258/.400/.470 with three homers and two steals through 20 games. His 18.8 percent walk rate is easily a career high and is more than double his career mark of 9.1 percent.
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Leeds United Under-23 boss Carlos Corberan has hit back after criticism from Whites legend Ian Harte, who feels the club have packed their youth team with foreign players at the expense of home-grown talents.
Harte attended Leeds Under-23s' 2-2 draw against Birmingham City on Friday lunchtime and was not happy with what was served up by a side in which six foreign players started.
The former Leeds full-back accused the youth Whites of lacking passion and desire, while he also commented that all he could hear was Spanish being spoken by a number of players and boss Corberan.
Leeds Under-23's boss has now hit back and took to Twitter to write: "Proud to represent the famous Leeds United academy and I’m proud of every single player, from every walk of life, who battles everyday to fight for their dream." [sic]
Corberan was appointed as Leeds Under-23 boss last summer after a spell coaching in Cyprus .
An artists’ reception honoring two San Dieguito Art Guild members, Karen Fidel (pottery) and Dolores Renner (jewelry), was held June 10 at Off Track Gallery in Encinitas. Visit www.offtrackgallery.com.
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The Gateway to the Army Association presented Fort Jackson officials with a $3 million gift that will go towards building a Centennial park at the training center. (Source: WISTV)
Fort Jackson received a big donation on Thursday ahead of its 100th anniversary.
The Gateway to the Army Association presented Fort Jackson officials with a $3 million gift that will go toward building a Centennial Park at the training center. The donation was presented on the exact spot that the Soldier’s Statue and an amphitheater will be built in the future park.
WIS' Joe Pinner, who is a member of the Gateway to the Army Association Board, attended the donation ceremony.
Fort Jackson will celebrate its 100-year anniversary on June 2.
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1. Police identified the woman who died when a car slammed into a group of anti-racism protesters in Charlottesville, Virginia.
2. President Trump was heavily criticized for his vanilla statement condemning the violence during the protests.
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50 Cent feels some type of way ( I know what’s new) but now he claims that STARZ is blaming him for the Power leak!
The G-Unit head honcho, who produces Power and portrays one of its main characters, says the premium cable channel blames him for leaking the final three episodes of the hit show’s fourth season.
“STARZ thinks I leaked my own show,” he wrote on Instagram. “anyway if you have on demand catch POWER tonight 12:00AM. If not Sunday 9:00PM it is LOL #50Centralbet.”
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Durban A police officer was shot and killed while responding to a robbery in the Bluff, south of Durban, on Tuesday night, KwaZulu-Natal police said. Police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Thulani Zwane said Brighton Beach police officers were patrolling in the Bluff area around 21:00 when they were alerted to a robbery in progress at a nearby garage.
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Mack recorded six tackles (five solo) and a sack in Sunday's 26-15 loss to the Chiefs.
Mack extended his sack streak to four games in Week 14, bringing his sack total to 8.5 through 13 games. He logged 11 sacks during his Defensive Player of the Year campaign in 2016, so he'll have a real chance at surpassing that mark throughout the Raiders' final three contests. Mack's next test comes against a Cowboys offensive line that ranks top-10 in terms of sacks allowed, having given up just 25 on the season.
A pair of moose take a stroll on Main Street, stopping traffic and showing signs of shedding their winter coats, Thursday, April 13, 2017. Handfuls of people trickled out of Main Street businesses and their parked cars to take photos and admire the mountain wildlife. The Park City Police Department showed up shortly after the sighting and herded the animals away from traffic and onto the Poison Creek Trail. (Tanzi Propst/Park Record)
FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2017, file photo, executive producer LeBron James attends a premiere for "The Carter Effect" on day 3 of the Toronto International Film Festival at the Princess of Wales Theatre, in Toronto. LeBron James has gone from hot in Cleveland to high on Hollywood. James had movie and TV projects gestating long before he came to California to join the Los Angeles Lakers, and has the star power to now have a shot at a lot more. AP, File Photo by Arthur Mola/Invision
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Real Madrid have emerged as rumoured suitors for La Liga rivals Barcelona midfielder Sergi Roberto.
The 25-year-old, who is running out of his contract at the end of the season – has developed into a key player for Barca and has a release clause in the region of £35million.
Premier League giants Manchester United have been linked with a swoop for the Spain international, but according to Diario Gol, Real Madrid president Florentino Perez is keen on bringing the versatile midfielder to the Bernabeu.
The report also suggests that the Spanish champions are prepared to part with Luka Modric and Dani Ceballos in order to complete the deal.
Ceballos has been linked with a move to the English Premier League, while Modric’s future seems uncertain as the 32-year-old Croatian enters the latter stages of his career.
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President Trump whisked a “little piece of dandruff” off French President Emmanuel Macron’s suit Tuesday morning during a state visit at the White House.
Trump gushed about his friendship with Macron before leaning over and using his index finger to flick the French leader’s jacket.
“They’re all saying what a great relationship we have and they’re actually correct. It’s not fake news … But we do have a very special relationship,” Trump told reporters. “In fact, I’ll get that little piece of dandruff off. We have to make him perfect. He is perfect.”
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Not a lot of quality on show from either side.
Poor show ... which shows how blasé our fans and pundits are about our great game... a narrow victory for the away team in a top four clash... with a sizeable crowd and a great atmosphere... with the result in doubt until the final minute, would be simply lauded in any other code of sport.. but not us... no!We take every opportunity to tell the world how bad our game is... lacking quality ... lacking excitement ... lacking passion and thrills...Well I disagree ... even the slowest amateurish and developmental game I have ever seen got more than 40%... to be honest if I thought that way about the game I would stop watching and find a better sport!
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Each July 4 when I was growing up, my family would read the Declaration of Independence—or at least its stirring opening verses—from a framed copy that I still have. In recent years I’ve joined friends at their Austin, Texas, hilltop home to eat fried chicken and watch fireworks light up the night sky.
This year I was traveling in Europe, far away from the familiar Independence Day rituals of home. I had to make do with reading Jefferson’s rousing words on a laptop in Nice, France. If there were fireworks on the Riviera,...
The American financier, who enjoyed a 10-day stint as White House communications director, bashed the billionaire tycoon after he was accused of failing to denounce neo-Nazis following the death of a woman at a far-Right rally.
Speaking to ABC News, he branded Saturday's violence “terrorism” after the woman was killed when a car rammed into a crowd protesting against the rally in Virginia.
He said: “I think he [President Trump] needed to be much harsher as it related to the white supremacists and the nature of that and I applaud [US National Security Advisor] General McMaster for calling it out for what it is.
“It is actually terrorism, whether it’s domestic or international terrorism. With the moral authority of the presidency, you have to call that stuff out.”
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ON the day that the British government triggered Article 50, YouGov research commissioned by credit information provider Equifax revealed that 36 per cent of people living in the South of England said they thought the average cost of buying a home in the UK will increase as a result of the country’s exit from the European Union.
Scots were the highest percentage in the UK, with 44 per cent saying they think that prices could go up.
It seems that Londoners are the most worried about Brexit having a negative effect on property prices, with 18 per cent saying they think the average cost of buying a property could decrease. Just nine per cent in the North, Midlands and East think prices will fall as a consequence of the UK leaving the EU.
Meanwhile, 60 per cent of Londoners strongly agreed with the proposition that “Young people aged 16 to 24 today will generally be unable to get on to the property ladder without a considerable amount of financial support from their parents or grandparents.”
DESTREHAN, La. (AP) — A prosperity gospel televangelist is asking disciples to “pray about becoming a partner” to his mission of obtaining a $54 million private jet.
The Louisiana-based ministry of Jesse Duplantis has already paid cash for three other private planes, but he says God told him “I want you to believe in me for a Falcon 7X.”
NOLA.com/The Times-Picayune reports that Duplantis made the pitch to his followers in the May 21 edition of his weekly video address.
Duplantis says the three-engine plane would allow the ministry to fly “anywhere in the world in one stop,” reducing fuel costs while maintaining a global reach.
Duplantis says Jesus Christ “wouldn’t be riding a donkey” today — “he’d be in an airplane flying all over the world.”
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CNBC’s Kate Rogers reports that Blackberry and Microsoft are teaming up to partner on mobile tech. Aviance Capital Management’s Chris Bertelsen weighs in.
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6 Things You Need To Know About Millennial Jurors
Millennials are now the largest living generation and comprise one-third of jurors. While it is impossible to generalize a group so large and diverse, trial lawyers should be mindful of certain generational differences, say baby boomer Lee Hollis and millennial Zachary Martin of Lightfoot Franklin & White LLC.
BROOKFIELD — Brookfield police are asking for the public’s help to identify a suspect in connection to an armed robbery at gas station near 124th and Burleigh. It happened on Monday, April 16 around 5:00 p.m.
The suspect is described as a white male in his 20’s-30’s. He was wearing a green jacket and red tennis shoes, he had his face covered with a scarf, and was armed with a large knife.
He fled the scene in a 2001-2006 gray Chevy Tahoe, with no front plate. The rear plate was covered with snow.
Officials say the vehicle had tinted windows, a roof rack, barn style rear doors, and a larger dent on the rear driver’s side quarter panel.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Brookfield Police Department at 262-787-3702.
FORSYTH -- The Illini men's tennis program hasn't missed the NCAA tournament since 1996.
Don't bet on that streak ending, especially with talented players like Lucas Horve joining the squad.
The Forsyth native is a five-star recruit, and was the 2016 Mid-South Player of the Year.
Horve says he's ready for the transition to college, especially after training at the University of Illinois - click the video above to watch!
With the arrival of Prince William and Kate's third child, attention now turns to the baby prince’s possible name Arthur, James, Albert and Philip are the top picks for the royal baby, is who fifth-in-line to the throne. The new prince was visited in hospital on Monday by his brother Prince George, four, and sister Princess Charlotte, two.
Caruso made his summer league debut during Tuesday's 89-74 loss to the Heat, tallying eight points (3-8 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-3 FT), two rebounds, four assists, three steals and one block across 22 minutes.
Caruso was previously playing for Team USA at the FIBA World Cup qualifying games, so he wasn't able to join the Lakers' summer league team until Tuesday. He immediately jumped into a significant role off the bench, but was sloppy with the ball, turning it over a team-high six times. Considering the amount of games Caruso has already played this offseason, it wouldn't be surprising if he was shut down for Thursday's Sacramento Summer League finale, though additional word on that may not come until game day. Caruso played in 37 contests for the Lakers last year as a rookie, averaging 15.2 minutes per game.
Ghana began their campaign in the 2017 U-17 World Cup in India with a 1-0 win over Colombia at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi.
The goal was scored by Sadiq Ibrahim in the 39th minute. He met captain Eric Ayiah’s low cross from the left.
The Starlets started brightly and felt comfortable by the mid-point of the first half, when they started to find spaces down the flanks.
But the Colombians also got into a good rhythm and even before going down to the Ghana goal, they went close twice. However, they could not convert their opportunities.
The second half was played at a lower tempo, but it was laced with chances for the two sides. Ayiah was put through, but the Colombian defence managed to clear the danger.
A Colombian cross was missed by Ghana goalie Ibrahim Danlad, but the South Americans could not take advantage.
After 96 minutes of play, the referee ended the match for Ghana to celebrate their first victory of the tournament.
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TOPEKA, KAN. – A man who is in jail in Vermont was indicted Wednesday on a charge that he robbed a Topeka bank, according to U.S. Attorney Stephen McAllister.
A grand jury indictment alleges that on April 26, 2018, Mark Triolo, 46, robbed the Alliance Bank at 3001 Southwest Wanamaker in Topeka.
Triolo was arrested May 4, 2018, in Vermont.
If convicted, he faces up to 20 years in federal prison and a fine up to $250,000. The FBI and the Topeka Police Department investigated. Assistant U.S. Attorney Jared Maag is prosecuting.
President Trump lashed out on Wednesday at Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., suggesting he was responsible for protecting the U.S. visa program reportedly used by the suspect in the Manhattan terror attack the day before. Sen. Schumer fired back at the president in a series of tweets, addressing the tragedy and Trump’s response.
It’s summer and a Tribe Called Red is on the “Rez Tour” By: Chris Pimentel Writer Travelling across the world, appearing in video games, having Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson use your music video and winning a Juno these are some of the things that a Tribe Called Red has accomplished but nothing compares home to Six Nations. “It’s the greatest feeling ever, to help give back to our community,” said Tim Hill who also goes by 2oolman. The 2018 Rez Tour made a stop in Six Nations on Tuesday night in Chiefswood Park and for Bear Witness the other member of the group, the concert and the tour is all about giving a big show to small communities. “We are here to give back to the community and the best…
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Mining Minister Mike Henry says all is on track at the bauxite-alumina plant, Alpart, which was recently reopened by the Chinese company, Jiquan Iron and Steel, JISCO.
This, after Opposition Spokesman on Mining, Phillip Pauwell, indicated in Parliament this week that the progress that was expected at Alpart has been delayed from the second to the third quarter of the financial year.
But Minister Henry says that’s not the case, as operations are on schedule.
However, Minister Henry is acknowledging that there have been issues at the power plant that services the refinery.
Minister Henry was speaking with Nationwide News this morning.
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MR ST.CLAIR GIDEON COOMBS better known as UNCLE of Cane Hall and Mt Grenan died on Wednesday April 18th at the age of 81. The funeral takes place on Saturday April 28th at the Grace Baptist Church at Mt Grenan. The body lies at the church from 2pm. The service begins at 3:00. Burial will be at the San Souci Cemetery.
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(Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday said it had issued 40 warning letters to retailers as part of its crackdown on illegal sales of Juul and other e-cigarettes to youth.
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“The FDA has been conducting a large-scale, undercover nationwide blitz to crack down on the sale of e-cigarettes – specifically JUUL products – to minors at both brick-and-mortar and online retailers,” the regulator said.
Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May (center) speaks as London Mayor Sadiq Khan listens during the unveiling of a statue of suffragette and women's rights campaigner Millicent Fawcett by British artist Gillian Wearing in Parliament Square in London on Tuesday. The unveiling of the statue on Tuesday celebrates the 100th anniversary of women winning the right to vote in Britain. Photo: AFP
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A 36-year-old man has been charged in connection with the a homicide that took place in a Kipling Heights apartment building earlier this week.
Abdinasir Hussein, a 42-year-old Toronto resident, was found deceased Wednesday morning in an apartment on Arbordell Road in the Rexdale region of Etobicoke, police said.
Investigators, who were called to the address for “unknown trouble,” found evidence suggesting an altercation had taken place.
An autopsy confirmed Hussein was the victim of a homicide.
A suspect, identified as Toronto-resident Abdirizak Yabarow, was arrested Friday.
He has been charged with second-degree murder and assault causing bodily harm.
Yabarow is scheduled to appear in court on Saturday.
Hussein is the 46th homicide victim in Toronto this year.
5 Bucket List Items To Cross Off In SacramentoGranted it's hard to create a one-size-fits-all bucket list for anyone. But if live in Sacramento, there are just things. Things you need to experience before leaving this'" mortal coil. Every Sacramentoan knows it, but you may not know where to start. CBS Local is here to help. Consider this a starter list; a mere 5 item list that gets mind turning.
WASHINGTON — Students who were defrauded by Corinthian Colleges are claiming in court that the Education Department has illegally obtained and used their earnings data in order to limit their student loan relief.
A group of former Corinthian students are making the claim in a motion filed over the weekend in federal court in California.
The Education Department announced in December that it will use earnings data in order to determine how much of federal loans to forgive for students of the now defunct for-profit school.
The motion claims that the agency “secretly and illegally co-opted Social Security data.” Attorneys with the Project on Predatory Student Lending at Harvard University say the agency should have notified students that it would use their data.
The Education Department declined to comment on pending litigation.
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Experts say hiking spots are one of the go-to places for thieves looking to make a quick score at your expense.
Beach parks are another popular spot, so are shopping centers, and outside of townhouses and condos.
Crooks like to strike in places where you often let your guard down, and often times thieves target cars simply by looking inside.
“It’s an inconvenience when this happens to the car owner, but these thieves don’t look at it that way. For them it’s just a crime of opportunity,” Wendell Takata, Hawaii president of W. States Auto Theft Investigators, said.
Honolulu police said that since 2011, there have been more than 41-thousand car break-ins on Oahu. That amounts to about 20 a day.
April 20 BioPharmX Corp
* BioPharmX completes last subject visit in its phase 2B trial of BPX-01, expects to report topline results first half of May 2017
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NEW YORK (AP) — New York City’s deadly helicopter crash has prompted the National Transportation Safety Board to call on federal regulators to prohibit commercial flights that use passenger harness systems that do not allow for easy release.
The NTSB’s recommendation on Monday comes after last week’s helicopter crash in the East River. Five passengers who couldn’t free themselves from their harnesses drowned. The pilot escaped.
The Federal Aviation Administration on Friday temporarily grounded open-door flights involving restraints that cannot be quickly released. It also said it was conducting a review of its rules governing such flights.
NTSB Chairman Robert Sumwalt applauds the agency’s move, but says “definitive action needs to be taken.”
FAA spokesman Greg Martin says the grounding was a first step and that more formal action is expected.
Roaming charges for calls, texts and data when travelling within the EU have come to an end.
It means people can use our normal allowance.
However, there is a warning of charges for going over agreed limits.
European officials say it is "one of the greatest and most tangible successes of the EU".
Managua: Authorities have released some student protesters arrested during anti-government demonstrations over the past week and the Roman Catholic Church agreed to act as a mediator as President Daniel Ortega seeks to lower tensions in Nicaragua.
Demonstrators protesting government repression wave Nicaraguan flags in Managua.
With freshly shaved heads and some bearing bruises they said were inflicted by police during their captivity, students were dropped along a highway on the outskirts of the capital.
Police said in a statement that students were handed over to their families and religious committees.
Photos of people killed in protests are displayed in a roundabout In Managua. Photo: AP
Cardinal Leopoldo Brenes said the church would act as "mediator and witness" in a national dialogue.
NEW YORK — Mike Smith scored 20 points and Columbia kept Dartmouth winless in the Ivy League with a 77-74 victory on Saturday night.
Quinton Adlesh added 18 points on 6 of 10 shooting from distance for the Lions (6-13, 3-3). Lukas Meisner scored 16 points and led with 11 rebounds. Kyle Castlin also scored 16 and Patrick Tape had 10 rebounds.
Adlesh sank three 3-pointers early and Smith and Meisner each added another to help Columbia to a 21-12 lead and the Lions were up 39-27 at intermission.
A hail of 3-pointers by both teams opened the second half and Columbia led 63-54 midway. Dartmouth's Ian Sistare drained a 3-pointer late to give the Big Green a 67-66 edge but it didn't last as Castlin replied with six straight points and Smith added a 3 to put Columbia up 75-72 with 1:06 left.
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* Signed a sale and transfer agreement with Orchard Enterprises Entertainment GmbH as purchaser and sony music entertainment
* Purchase price for shares is not a fixed amount
* Board will soon call a general assembly to which approval will be proposed
* Estimates purchase price for shares will probably be in a range between 19,6 million euros and 21,6 million euros
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Diamondbacks bench coach Ron Gardenhire has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, according to a team announcement. MLBTR joins all those around the game in wishing him the best of luck as he battles the condition.
Gardenhire, who joined Arizona’s overhauled field staff over the offseason, tells Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic (Twitter link) that he will undergo surgery in mid-April. He is expected to require up to a six-week leave of absence at that point, with expectations that he’ll return to the club at that point.
The former Twins skipper, a respected figure around the game, released a statement as part of the release. “I’m going to fight it and deal with it,” he said. “It’s a bump in the road and it’s not how I envisioned starting Spring Training with a brand new team but it’s part of life. With the backing of this ball club, we’ll get through it and I’ll get through it.”
WHO: Sarah Jessica Parker
WHERE: On the street, New York City
WHEN: April 22, 2018
Brazilian authorities say that dozens of inmates have died during a prison riot in the northern state of Amazonas.
The office of the state’s public security office says the rebellion at Anisio Jobim penitentiary complex began Sunday afternoon and was quelled Monday morning. An office spokesman says dozens have died, but did not specify.
News portal G1 cites the governor’s office as saying that at least 50 have died and an unknown number managed to escape in the chaos. Calls to the governor’s office were referred to the security office.
Similar incidents happened in Brazilian prisons in October.
Two of the biggest crime gangs of Brazil began fighting last year over control of several prisons.
It’s not immediately clear what sparked the latest unrest.
Baku. 15 March. REPORT.AZ/ The ceasefire monitoring on the LOC, in the direction of the village Tapgaragoyunlu (Goranboy region) held in accordance with the mandate of Personal Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office on March 15, ended with no incident.
Report was informed in the press service of Azerbaijani Ministry of Defence (MoD).
The Personal Representative ambassador Andrzej Kasprzyk, his field assistants Jiri Aberle and Simon Tiller have carried out the monitoring exercise from the territory of Azerbaijan.
The Personal Representative`s field assistants Ghenadie Petrica, Hristo Hristov and Peter Svedberg have carried out the monitoring exercise in the territory of the Republic of Azerbaijan occupied and controlled by the armed forces of Armenia.
The NFL confirmed it is reviewing whether the Seattle Seahawks followed proper concussion protocol with quarterback Russell Wilson.
An NFL spokesman said Friday that the league is conducting a “thorough review” of whether the Seahawks followed the protocols when Wilson was sent off the field in the third quarter of Seattle’s 22-16 win over Arizona.
Wilson was hit in the chin Thursday night by Karlos Dansby, who was flagged for roughing the passer. Referee Walt Anderson sent Wilson off the field. But Wilson was in Seattle’s injury tent for only a few moments and he missed just one play.
“I was just trying to move my jaw. I was like, ‘Ah, man, it’s stuck,'” Wilson told ESPN.com. “I think I was kinda like laying down on the ground for a second just trying to get my jaw, and I think Walt thought maybe I was injured or something like that. I told him I was good, I was good, and he said, ‘Come off the field.'”
The team can be subject to league discipline if concussion protocols are not followed properly.
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The tournament Pole Art Show International 2018 was held in Minsk, Belarus on April 22. Mesmerizing photographs of the performances demonstrate the strength, agility and beauty of the pole dancers.
Pole dancing is a combination of dance and acrobatics centered on a vertical pole. The performance art, which was previously popular only in strip clubs, is now gaining mainstream popularity and is practiced in dance studios and fitness clubs.
This form of dancing requires core strength, coordination and exotic moves all combined into one. Promoters of pole dancing are trying to change people’s views, seeing it not as a sexual form of dancing, but rather as form of acrobatics.
Taylor was optioned to Triple-A Pawtucket following the Red Sox's game Monday against the Rays, Jason Mastrodonato of the Boston Herald reports.
Taylor entered Monday's game in the top of the seventh inning on with the bases loaded and two outs, but after allowing a run to come around on a single, the right-handed generated a fly out to end the Rays' threat. Heath Hembree and Craig Kimbrel were able to close things out over the final two frames, allowing Taylor to capture his first MLB hold. Though he's pitched well over his four appearances with the Red Sox this season, Taylor is one of the few players on the roster with minor-league options remaining, so it was an easy decision for the team to ship him back to Triple-A in order to make room for Brian Johnson, who is slated to start Tuesday's game against the Blue Jays with Eduardo Rodriguez on the paternity list.
PARIS The police officer who was killed in central Paris was shot while in a car stopped at a red light by attacker driving by, a police union said on Twitter.
One police officer died and two were injured in the attack on the Champs-Elysees avenue, and one of the attackers was also killed, an interior ministry source said.
(Reporting by Julien Pretot and Leigh Thomas; Writing by Ingrid Melander; editing by John Irish)
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) — If convicted on all 20 counts he could spend the rest of his life in a federal penitentiary.
Martin was indicted by a jury last week in what officials allege is the biggest theft of classified information in US history.
The authorities arrested martin in August 2016 at his home after federal agents discovered a number of confidential materials saved on his personal devices.
According to investigators, Martin stole approximately 50 terabytes of data while being employed by the NSA and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence.
Martin held security clearances up to Top Secret and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) at various times, and worked on a number of classified, specialized federal projects.
The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office is searching for a wanted Port Allen man.
Naylor Cooper, 37, is wanted for contractor fraud and exploitation of the infirm.
Chief Deputy Bobby Webre says detectives got a complaint in January that Cooper had made an agreement with an elderly resident to provide limestone at the price of $700. Cooper reportedly only provided $200 worth of limestone and charged the victim $3,700.
Cooper's last known address is 3734 S Riverview Dr., lot 4 in Port Allen. Officials believe though that he may be staying with relatives in Ascension Parish.
Anyone with information on Cooper's whereabouts should contact APSO at 225-621-4636 or text an anonymous tip to 847411. Those with info can also call Crime Stoppers at 225-344-7867.
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She is the only daughter (and the second of six siblings) of Sultan Ibrahim Ismail of Johor. She is seen here receiving a blessing from her father during a wedding function on Monday evening. The newlyweds were also sprinkled with scented water and yellow rice by family members and guests as a mark of their approval of the marriage.
Fournette (foot) is not participating in Monday's practice, Ryan O'Halloran of the Florida Times-Union reports.
Fournette was revealed Sunday to be dealing with a foot injury, so it comes as no surprise that the Jaguars are resting their rookie first-rounder to start this week. In truth, given Fournette's importance in rebalancing the team's offense, he should probably be sidelined until Jacksonville deem he's 100 percent again. At the moment, it's unclear how long this year's fourth overall pick is expected to need to recover, but considering his final year at LSU was derailed by an ankle issue, the Jags would certainly be well advised to exercise caution with his latest ailment.
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WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is disputing a report that he watches hours of television each day, calling it, "Another false story."
The president is pushing back against a report in The New York Times about his first year in office that mentioned he watches at least four hours of television a day, sometimes twice that amount.
Trump says on Twitter that he "seldom, if ever," watches CNN or MSNBC, "both of which I consider Fake News." The president says he also never watches CNN anchor Don Lemon's show, "CNN Tonight."
The Times said its story was based on interviews with 60 advisers, associates, friends and members of Congress.
FILE - In this Jan. 8, 2018, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers' Kevin Love watches from the bench in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Minneapolis. Love will miss two months with a broken left hand, but he does not need surgery. Love broke the fifth metacarpal Tuesday, Jan. 30, in the first quarter of a loss at Detroit. Jim Mone, File AP Photo
April 12 Lorne Park Capital Partners Inc :
* Lorne Park Capital Partners Inc. announces a private placement of $2,000,000 in non-convertible unsecured debentures
* Lorne Park Capital Partners -proceeds from offering will be used to fund corporation's growth initiatives among the others
* Lorne Park Capital Partners Inc- debentures will bear an interest at a fixed rate of 8 pct per annum and will have a maturity date of five years Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Gibson will start between the pipes for Monday's Game 3 matchup against the Flames, NHL.com reports.
Gibson has commanded the crease in the first two contests, allowing just four goals (two in each) to the Flames to lead the club to a 2-0 lead in the series. He will look to continue that successful stretch Monday, with veteran Brian Elliott set to start in the opposing crease.
An amusing, but dangerous incident occurred near the Miles River on Maryland's Eastern Shore, when 51-year-old Robert Meilhammer was hunting waterfowls with three other people.
After firing at a flock of geese, one of the birds fell on Meilhammer's head, knocking him unconscious and causing head and facial injuries, including two broken teeth.
The unlucky hunter was then brought to a hospital by a chopper; upon returning to consciousness, Meilhammer knew who he was, but knew nothing about the incident.
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According to medical personnel, Meilhammer is in stable condition but sustained a "severe" head injury and is waiting for a further medical examination at a Baltimore trauma center.
Missing Teen: Hannah Phillip
Police are seeking the assistance of the general public in locating 16-year-old Hannah Phillip of Happy Hill, St George.
Phillip left home at approximately 9 pm on Sunday, 1 July 2018 and has since failed to return.
She is about 5 feet 5 inches tall, slim built and dark in complexion.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Phillip is asked to contact Central Police Station at 440 2244/5; Community Relations Department at 440 3764, Police Emergency at 911, Police Hotline at 444 1958 or the nearest police station.
Office of Commissioner of Police
• An opinion piece about the investigation into Edward Heath incorrectly said that a ruling is still awaited from the Independent Police Complaints Commission on three alleged historical failures to deal with concerns raised about the former prime minister. The IPCC received three referrals from Wiltshire police regarding matters linked to Heath. One was subject to an IPCC investigation, completed in May 2016, which found no misconduct by any Wiltshire officer. The other two were referred back to Wiltshire police for local investigation (We don’t know if Ted Heath abused boys, but it’s right to try to find out, 6 October, page 33).
• The Russian president, Vladimir Putin, was born on 7 October 1952, not 1942 as we said in a piece about his 65th birthday (Opponent calls for rallies to spoil Putin’s birthday, 6 October, page 23).
• Other recently corrected articles include:
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A man was arrested early Wednesday at a hospital in Simi Valley after allegedly assaulting a nurse, authorities said.
Police were conducting an investigation at Simi Valley Hospital when a 28-year-old patient unrelated to the investigation assaulted a nurse, according a Simi Valley Police Department news release.
The incident occurred about 2:45 a.m., when Ivan Sanchez, of Simi Valley, allegedly assaulted the victim in the hospital’s emergency room. Police said that Sanchez also struck an officer who attempted to calm him down.
Sanchez initially resisted arrest, but officers were later able to subdue him, according to the news release.
He was arrested on charges including battery on a nurse and battery on a peace officer causing injury. He was booked at Ventura County jail.
It is unclear why or how Sanchez assaulted the victim. The victim’s injuries were also unknown.
Emergency crews are on the scene in Bowie County, Texas following a car crash that killed two people, and injured one.
It happened after 5 p.m. near mile marker 186.
Law enforcement at the scene said that it was a one-vehicle crash. The vehicle was traveling eastbound when it left the roadway, crossed the service road and slam into a tree.
"It doesn't look like there was much breaking," said Chad Turner with the Texas Department of Public Safety. "We're wondering why they ran for a significant distance across the grass."
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A new Applied Psychology study examines the ethical behaviours of small business owners in terms of tax compliance versus avoidance, and how internalised values and external punishment may come into play.
When researchers surveyed 330 owners or part-owners of micro-business in the UK, they found that internalised and extrinsic motivation have distinct predictors. Internalised motivation is related to strong personal moral norms to comply and a sense that the fiscal system is fair. Extrinsic motivation is related to perceptions that penalties are severe, that checks are likely, and is associated with a perceived lack of tax knowledge.
The investigators also found that, when considered together, internalised motivation but not extrinsic motivation predicts self-reported tax compliance. In addition, the presence of extrinsic motivation--although only at very high levels--may crowd out the positive effect of internalised motivation.
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Dr. Ruben Manami-Paco of Bolivia, Fulbright Scholar in Residence at St. Francis University, Loretto, PA, will visit area institutions February 19 - 22, 2017, as part of Bluefield State College's Windows on the World Lecture Series, with funding support from the West Virginia Humanities Council, and the Outreach Lecture Fund of the Fulbright Program. A member of the American Chemical Association and professor at Catholic University of Bolivia's Environmental Engineering Department, Dr. Manami-Paco is a researcher at Universidad Mayor de San Andres in La Paz, Bolivia.
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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – This video will surely excite Philadelphia Eagles fans.
Carson Wentz posted an Instagram story on Monday morning showing him throwing a football while wearing a knee brace. The video shows that, although with a brace, that Wentz is able to support his weight as he shifts and bounces into form to throw the ball.
Watch: Carson Wentz Throws From The Ground
During a game against the Los Angeles Rams on Dec. 10, Wentz suffered torn ACL. The injury came as a huge blow for the quarterback who had high hopes in participating in the Eagles’ Super Bowl run.
Orthopedic Surgeon: Carson Wentz’s Injury Is ‘Worrisome’
Wentz made it a point to still be involved as much as possible with the team even while he works to rehab his knee.
Wentz hopes to be recovered and back on the field for the start of the season.
Jim Renacci, the Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate in Ohio, will be in Hillsboro Thursday, county GOP chair Paulette Donley said Wednesday.
Renacci will be at GOP headquarters at 200 W. Main St. from noon until 12;45 p.m. Thursday (May 31) for a “meet and greet,” said Donley. The public is invited.
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I found myself pondering bad behaviour after being drafted as a possible juror for a murder trial. To escape from the drudgery of waiting for the judge to make his way through the pool of prospective jurors, my mind turned to the accusation that investors are poor market timers.
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Need a snow plow or in the market for a used car? Used government items are now easier to buy.
The City of Bridgeport has joined an online auction website to sell everything from street sweepers to used city cars.
The website is called govdeals.com and can be accessed by anyone wanting to bid on these items. The Bridgeport City Clerk says so far the city has been able to sell items really quickly on the site and says its an easy way for the city to make money.
"Its great for the city. Its kind of like an eBay auction site so people will bid on the items just like they do on eBay so the highest bid will obviously win on the item so it kind of helps the city also to maybe make a little more money than we would if we would have put a set dollar amount," said City Clerk Andrea Kerr.
Other cities in West Virginia, like Beckley, are using the website. The Beckley Treasurer says their municipality has made more than $100,000 since July.
BREAKING: Liverpool have made a £53 million bid for Lyon's Nabil Fekir.
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Pet Pals: Ruby
Ruby was taken in by the Gulf Coast Humane Society after she tragically lost her home in a fire. She’s loves people and would make a great companion. For more information, call the humane society at (239) 332-0364.
MADRID (AP) - Palma on the island of Mallorca plans to become the first Spanish city to prohibit the rental of apartments to tourists.
Palma mayor Antoni Noguera says Tuesday that his government will vote for the ban in a city council because "there is nothing worse than having residents who can't live in their city nor afford a rent."
Rents in Mallorca and in most Spanish cities have increased in recent years. Many residents and local lawmakers blame the price rise on internet sites and apps that allow travelers to rent apartments short-term directly from homeowners.
Noguera says that houses will be excluded from the ban, unless they are in protected areas, near airports or in industrial areas.
March 29 HB Fuller Co
* H.B. Fuller reports first quarter 2017 results
* Q1 adjusted earnings per share $0.48
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.45 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Reaffirms FY 2017 adjusted earnings per share view $2.57 to $2.77
* Q1 earnings per share $0.29
* Q1 revenue $503.3 million versus I/B/E/S view $486.8 million
* Confirms fiscal year 2017 adjusted diluted EPS guidance $2.57 to $2.77
* Increased 2017 adjusted EBITDA guidance to $300 million
* HB Fuller - Expect 2017 to provide another strong positive step forward in delivering 2020 strategic commitments for growth, profit and cash flow performance
* Still expect to invest approximately $60 million in capital items in 2017
* Constant currency growth, on a comparable 52-week basis, is now expected to be around 8 percent for 2017 versus 2016 fiscal year
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FRANKFURT, March 30 SMA Solar, Germany's largest solar company, will propose a dividend of 0.26 euros ($0.28) per share for 2016, almost twice its payout for the previous year, but warned of a challenging year ahead due to increase pricing pressure.
Based on Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S estimates, SMA Solar was expected to pay a dividend of 0.23 euros per share. ($1 = 0.9302 euros) (Reporting by Christoph Steitz; Editing by Ludwig Burger)
It Only Takes 1 First Nation To Stop The Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion Project
Experts say the Canadian public may have just spent $4.5 billion on a “worthless asset” if even one First Nation stops the Trans Mountain Expansion Project in court.
PAWNEE, Okla. (AP) — Two earthquakes have struck in the area of northern Oklahoma that was rattled last year by the largest earthquake in state history.
The U.S. Geological Survey says the back-to-back earthquakes hit Monday morning near Pawnee, 2 hours south of Wichita.
The USGS says the quakes had magnitudes of 3.2 and 3.3 and there are no reports of injuries or damage.
In September, a 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck Pawnee and caused widespread property damage. Scientists have linked Oklahoma’s recent spate of earthquakes to oil and gas production, and state regulators have issued new regulations on the practice of injecting wastewater into underground disposal wells.
Atari
Atari said its Ataribox, a modernized take on its 1970s-era Atari 2600 system, will be available for preorder Thursday.
People who signed up for email alerts will have a chance at a discount, according to the email, which added that the deal will be "extremely limited."
Ataribox is the latest device piggybacking on a wave of retro video-game console reboots. Nintendo sent nostalgic gamers into a lather -- twice -- by releasing miniaturized versions of its NES and Super NES systems this year and last.
Earlier this year, Atari said it anticipated shipping the console in spring 2018 and expects prices to run between $249 and $299, depending upon configuration.
March 19 (Reuters) - Universal Medical Financial & Technical Advisory Services Co Ltd:
* UNIT REGISTERED ISSUANCE OF DOMESTIC SUPER SHORT-TERM FINANCING BONDS
* UNIT CHINA UNIVERSAL LEASING CO TO REGISTER BONDS OF PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF UP TO RMB3 BILLION Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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It’s Groundhog Day and the groundhog hath spoken!
Welcome to six more weeks of winter.
Pennsylvania’s most famous groundhog delivered his annual weather prediction, and it’s NOT what we want to hear.
Punxsutawney Phil’s handlers said today, just after sunrise, that the big rodent saw his shadow and predicted six more weeks of winter to the cheers of thousands in the crowd.
Six more weeks of winter.
Great.
MIRAMAR, Fla. (AP) - A pet dog attacked and killed an 8-month-old girl at the Florida home of a caregiver.
Miramar police said they received a call about the attack just before noon Wednesday, but by the time officers and paramedics arrived the baby was dead.
They said the suburban Fort Lauderdale home belongs to a relative who was babysitting the child. No names or further details were immediately released, including the breed of the dog.
Two other dogs at the house were not involved.
The United States remained a top export destination for Pakistani products during the fiscal year 2015 while China was the top import destination from where goods were traded into the country.
Out of the total $22.09 billion exports, the Pakistani exports to the US stood at $3.66 billion during FY-2015 followed by China wherein Pakistani products worth $1.93 were dispatched during the year, according to Pakistan Business Council (PBC) report.
Top ten destinations of Pakistani exports during FY2015
United States ($3.66bn)
China ($1.93bn)
Afghanistan ($1.72bn)
United Kingdom ($1.57bn)
Germany ($1.15bn)
United Arab Emirates ($0.90bn)
Spain ($0.78bn)
Bangladesh ($0.70bn)
Netherlands ($0.67bn)
Italy ($0.62bn)
Top ten sources of imports for Pakistan during FY2015
China ($11.02bn)
United Arab Emirates ($5.73bn)
Saudi Arabia ($3.01bn)
Indonesia ($2.04bn)
United States of America ($1.92bn)
Japan ($1.73bn)
Kuwait ($1.71bn)
India ($1.67bn)
Germany ($0.97bn)
Malaysia ($0.91bn)
Ii’s a big week for Sam Smith. With ‘Too Good At Goodbyes’ climbing the radio charts, he just released a second new single ‘Pray’. Tomorrow he will be musical guest on SNL. Now we get the ‘gift’ he teased fans about.
The new album ‘Thrill Of It All’ will be released November 2nd, you can pre-order HERE. The track list is below:
Too Good at Goodbyes
Say It First
On Last Song
Midnight Train
Burning
Him
Baby, You Make Me Crazy
No Peace feat. Yebba
Palace
Pray
The tour is accompanied by a tour! Tickets go on sale November 12th, 10 am and come with a copy of the new album. Below are the tour dates including Chicago, United Center, August 15, 2018.
“You guys were here for first movie” when nobody knew who the characters were “and now its’ most popular things ever,” ABC late-night host Jimmy Kimmel marveled when Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2 cast members visited JKL.
“Didn’t it freak you out you might be in Marvel’s first big flop?” Kimmel asked Chris Pratt, Kurt Russell, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista and Michael Rooker, who laughed, because of course not.
They discussed the extensive make-up and costumes that their characters required; Saldana’s body-paint time, for instance, went from Vol. 1’s five hours, to just four hours for Vol. 2.
Russell acknowledged he did not know about the whole body paint possibility when he got involved in the franchise for Vol. 2 because “when I got involved hadn’t seen it. When I saw it I began to wonder ‘What am I going to have to do here?”
(CNN) With Facebook Live already rolling, Bryan Atkinson stepped out of a pickup truck into an empty South Carolina field and spoke to the camera.
"Here's the famous YETI," he said of the high-end ice chest. He then opened the top of the cooler, revealing a duct-taped cardboard box.
"There's the famous 22 pounds of Tannerite," he said, referring to the explosives often used for firearms practice. "This YETI ain't ready."
After his friends drove the cooler to the middle of the field, Atkinson got down on one knee, readied his rifle and fired. With a resounding boom, the remains of the cooler exploded into the air.
"(If) YETI can't stand behind the NRA, I ain't standing behind YETI no more," he said in the video.
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Real Madrid are considering an offer of about 100m euros (£88m) from Juventus for Cristiano Ronaldo.
The 33-year-old Portugal forward is Real's all-time top scorer with 451 goals.
However, his age and Real's need to reshape a squad that finished 17 points behind La Liga champions Barcelona last season has encouraged the Italian champions to make their move.
Ronaldo won his fifth Champions League title with Madrid in May.
However, following that victory over Liverpool in Kiev, Real boss Zinedine Zidane has left the club and been replaced by former Spain coach Julen Lopetegui.
The five-time Ballon d'Or winner's future has been the subject of intense debate over the past few years, and his relationship with Real president Florentino Perez has also been questioned.
Any move would eclipse Juventus' record transfer fee of 90m euros (£79m), which they paid for Argentina forward Gonzalo Higuain in 2016.
It would also be more than the £80m Real paid Manchester United for Ronaldo in 2009.
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An artist from New Zealand is set to be performing in Louth - promoting her new album ‘Preservation’ as she embarks on her European summer tour.
Nadia Reid will be at the Pump House in Thames Street, Louth on Sunday, August 20.
Her beautifully warm vocals coolly wrap around feelings of turbulence, and exude a gently improved confidence.
Her performance at the Pump House will kick off from 7pm.
Notcutts Garden Centre Dukeries in Worksop is hosting a free Wildlife Hunt for children visiting the centre.
Until Sunday, February 19, children can pick up a free activity sheet and follow the trail to spot some of their favourite animals who are hiding around the centre.
There’s a tasty treat up for grabs for those that complete the trail and discover all six.
And the pet centre will also be holding weekday sessions so adventurers can meet some of the store’s fantastic animal residents.
TORONTO, July 3, 2018 /CNW/ - Trading resumes in:
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Ohio Broach is known for expertise in many areas of broaching, from the design and engineering of machines and tooling, to repairs, rebuilds and sharpening
Tammy Baldwin is a “no” on Mike Pompeo. In a tweet posted after meeting with President Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of State, Wisconsin’s Democratic U.S. Senator said Pompeo “is inclined to choose military force as a first option over diplomatic solutions to the many challenges we face around the world.”
My statement on the Pompeo nomination for Secretary of State: pic.twitter.com/0mJIWzVXbH — Sen. Tammy Baldwin (@SenatorBaldwin) April 24, 2018
The Senate is expected to confirm Pompeo later this week. Baldwin also voted against Pompeo’s appointment as CIA director.
Nevada Country residents have decided they want to keep the Edwards Crossing Bridge, but the question now is how to fix it up. The century-old bridge over the South Yuba River on North Bloomfield Road has been deemed structurally deficient, and last summer, the county’s Public Works department held a series of community meetings to see what the public thinks should be done. Project Manager Jessica Hankins says there are now two choices. One is to rehabilitate the one-lane bridge and still use it for automobile traffic…
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One design option would be what could be called a rainbow bridge, similar to the one over the South Yuba River on Highway 49. More public comment will be sought this summer, and Hankins says their state feasibility study also has to be revamped. Restoration is scheduled for 2020.
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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Hunters’ opportunities to shoot game on Sundays would be expanded under legislation moving through the Senate, less than two years after it became legal.
The Senate Rules Committee advanced the bill Tuesday. It would eliminate a prohibition on hunting with guns on Sunday mornings, which coincides with church services. Shooting near places of worship would remain illegal all day.
Sunday hunting is limited to private property and barred in Wake and Mecklenburg counties. The proposal would lift the ban there and allow hunting on managed public lands. Some birds also could be hunted.
Current law allows counties to opt out of Sunday hunting starting this fall. The bill would push that back to 2020.
The bill heads to the Senate floor. The House passed a similar version earlier this year.
The most engrossing piece in this first section is Daniel Gordon's "Clementines" (2011), a tabletop still life with a charismatically funky sense of space. Gordon fills a crumpled paper basket with the fruit of his hands, scissors and internet searches. He sets these little orbs with patchwork photographic skins against a background that poses multiple-choice options for defining place. This glorious ode to the unsettled nature of two-dimensional representation is what Cezanne might have made, had he used Photoshop.
It’s a bird, it’s a plane — it’s the Virginia Vintage Comic Book Show which is set to take place this weekend at the Salem Civic Center. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has more.
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Cardinal George Pell may face fresh charges after a sensational development during his committal hearing.
The Melbourne Magistrates Court heard on Tuesday that a witness, who was due to face cross examination, had supplied a new statement to police on Monday evening.
Cardinal George Pell arrives at court on Tuesday. Photo: AAP
Cardinal Pell, 76, the former archbishop of both Melbourne and Sydney, faces multiple historical sexual offence charges involving multiple complainants.
Details of the charges are yet to be revealed. He has repeatedly denied the allegations.
The new statement is understood to contain further allegations against the Cardinal.
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) – Authorities say a 16-year-old in northern Alaska shot and killed his father after the two got into an argument.
KTUU-TV reported Friday that the teen faces a charge of first-degree murder in connection with the man’s death last week.
North Slope Borough police had responded to a home in Utqiagvik after a man reported on Wednesday that his son tried to kill himself with a shotgun
Court documents say the man was found dead inside the home with gunshot wounds. The man’s throat had also been cut.
Police say the teen told officers he and his father had started arguing about the shotgun before he pushed the man down the stairs and shot him.
The teen had been arrested on suspicion of burglary earlier that day.
Kristen Stewart and her girlfriend Stella Maxwell step out for coffee at Alfred Coffee & Kitchen on Tuesday afternoon (February 14) in Los Angeles.
The 26-year-old actress reportedly bought Stella, also 26, a couple of yellow flowers for Valentine’s Day while leaving the coffee shop.
Stella is back on the west coast after walking in a couple of shows in New York Fashion Week over the weekend. She also walked in the Tommy Hilfiger show in Los Angeles last week and Kristen stepped out to show her support!
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The special counsel investigating Russian meddling in last year's presidential election has now expanded his probe and is examining whether President Trump tried to obstruct justice, according to a report.
The Washington Post reported Wednesday that Robert Mueller's investigation into the election has now widened to include the president. The probe reportedly zeroed in on Trump after he fired then-FBI Director James Comey in May, who testified last week he believed he was terminated because of his investigation into Russia's influence on the election.
"It’s my judgment that I was fired because of the Russia investigation," Comey said.
This is a developing story. Check back later and follow @BuzzFeedNews on Twitter for updates.
MUMBAI: Veteran writer-lyricist Javed Akhtar says he didn't write for Shah Rukh Khan-starrer Kuch Kuch Hota Hai because he "thought the movies name was double meaning".
Akhtar opened up about his decision when he became part of Shah Rukh's show TED Talks India Nayi Soch, read a statement.
Asked why he didn't work on the film, Akhtar said: "I thought the movie's name had a lot of double meaning. I was not convinced to write for this project.
"But I was all praise for SRK in Kal Ho Naa Ho and I am happy I could be a part of the journey. I used the words I rejected earlier to make a more meaningful song which you all (audience) made popular called Kuch Toh Hua Hai, Kuch Hogaya Hai."
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Pouncey (hip) participated in team drills during Monday's practice, James Walker of ESPN.com reports.
Pouncey isn't out of the woods just yet with the hip injury, but his involvement in drills certainly amounts to a positive step. It's unlikely the Dolphins will use Pouncey in their second preseason contest Thursday against the Ravens, but the center looks like he'll be ready to go for Week 1.
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Major exporters including Olam International, Flour Mills of Nigeria, Cadbury and Guinness stand to benefit from the federal government’s N70 billion budget for the Export Expansion Grant (EEG) in 2018 a latest move to spur the non-oil sector. Apart from them, Dangote Group, Royal Mills and Foods Limited, Aarti Steel, African Industries Group, Louis Dreyfus…
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At least 8 people were killed in a suicide bomb attack on a restaurant in Mogadishu on Wednesday. Police officer Mohamed Nur confirmed to Xinhua about the bomb attack which hit the Posh Restaurant in Hodan district claimed eight lives.
“We can now confirm eight people were killed in the bomb attack. The attackers used a vehicle loaded with explosives and rammed into the restaurant,” Nur was quoted as saying.
The explosion also hit Pizza House which is located opposite to Posh Restaurant. The two restaurants are frequented by government officials and young people.
A witness said the explosion was huge and could be felt from a distance.
Heavy gunfire could be heard as gunmen fought inside the restaurant, frequented by local youth and public servants.
No group has claimed responsibility for the attacks but Al-Shabaab terrorist group has been behind similar attacks in the capital.
‘The tawdry Michael Flynn soap opera boils down to the CIA hemorrhaging leaks to the company town newspaper, leading to the desired endgame: a resounding victory for hardcore neocon/neoliberalcon US Deep State factions in one particular battle. But the war is not over; in fact it’s just beginning.’ continue reading Share this: Facebook
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MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Gov. Scott Walker plans to sign a bill lifting Wisconsin's moratorium on gold and silver mining.
The Republican governor is scheduled to sign the "Mining for America" bill Monday in Rhinelander.
Walker voted to impose the moratorium when he was in the state Assembly in 1998. But his spokesman, Tom Evenson, has said Walker believes mining can be done without harming the environment.
Under current state law, sulfide mining applicants had to prove that similar mines have operated and been closed in North America without polluting. Wisconsin regulators have never issued a final determination that any mining applicant has satisfied the requirements, leading critics to label the requirements a de facto ban on sulfide mining.
The new bill eliminates the requirements. It won't go into effect for six months.
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Gal Gadot has appeared on the Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon, and participated in a game of charades with Fallon, Miley Cyrus, and The Roots’ Tariq Trotter.
Drip dry irrigation, USB flash drive, Waze, Gal Gadot. Don’t thank us world, we are givers!
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POINSETT COUNTY, Ark. — A Poinsett County woman has been arrested in connection with the death of her infant, the Poinsett County Sheriff’s Office said.
According to Sheriff Kevin Molder, 25-year-old Tyra Neal was arrested after deputies responded to a call about an infant that was possibly dead at a home on Ritch Road Tuesday afternoon.
Authorities responded to the scene around 2;30 p.m. and found the body of the infant.
Neal has been charged with second degree murder and abuse of a corpse.
This is an ongoing investigation.
TEHRAN, May 30 (MNA) – Hossein Panahi, the Deputy Foreign Minister for Consular, Parliamentary and Iranian Affairs said Wed. in the past, Iran was under 6 UN resolutions but now the situation is much better than few years ago.
“Let's compare the current situation of the Islamic Republic with a few years ago, when we were under 6 UN resolutions, while for 60 years, only a few countries were under such a number of resolutions.” Hossein Panahi said on Wednesday on a visit to Shiraz in the southwestern province of Fars.
Panahi said “Currently, a country that claims to be a superpower is in isolation and the whole world has opposed its action in withdrawing from the JCPOA.”
The Iranian deputy minister referred to the situation of tourism in Iran, saying “today, the tourism situation is much better than the past, with Shiraz is one of the major tourist hubs in the country.”
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It's Martin and Lewis, with a little dash of Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr. mixed in. Spencer James blends both music and dance into his stand-up for a show that's both anti "jobs" and yet pro "fat kids." Mixing in an a capella voice with a sharp tongue, Spencer has entertained audiences all over the country, from fishermen in Dutch Harbor, AK, made famous by the hit TV show "Deadliest Catch," to our troops in Hawaii while laying on the sand for the very first episode of "Lost." While being sensitive to a lady's needs, he also somehow winds up saying the most insensitive thing at the worst possible moment. His reasoning for this? Who knows, guess you'll find out at the show.
The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees will consider a number of issues during a meeting at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13, via teleconference.
Those wishing to attend the meeting may do so in the Old Main boardroom.
Agenda items include a variety of construction-related issues, along with a report on initial findings of a study on UW’s enrollment capacity, including the possibility of offering reduced tuition rates for some out-of-state students.
The complete agenda is available at www.uwyo.edu/trustees/2017-meeting-materials/december_13_2017_meeting.html.
NEW YORK (WXYZ) - ABC News Chief Meteorologist Ginger Zee and her husband, Ben Aaron, are expecting their second child.
Zee made the announcement on Monday on Good Morning America.
According to her Facebook post, their son, Adrian, is already excited to hold his new little brother.
Zee is due in February 2018.
Bethancourt (arm) recorded one at-bat during Monday's game against the Dodgers.
Bethancourt left Saturday's game after being hit by a pitch, but returned Monday to go 0-for-1 at the plate. Although it's likely he'll begin the season in the minor leagues, it's still good to see the 26-year-old catcher back out on the field. Manny Pina and Jett Bandy look to be the two backstops that will make Milwaukee's Opening Day roster.
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by Peter Gray
"I’ve been called a crazy optimist, a Pollyanna, a romantic idealist. How can I believe that our system of compulsory schooling is about to collapse? People point out that in many ways the schooling system is stronger now than ever. It occupies more of children’s time, gobbles up more public funds, employs more people, and is more firmly controlled by government — and at ever-higher levels of government — than has ever been true in the past. So why do I believe it’s going to collapse — slowly at first and then more rapidly — over the next ten years or so? Here are four reasons …" (04/17/17)
http://everything-voluntary.com/coercive-system-schooling-topple-2
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The EU migration commissioner has called for member states to get tougher on illegal immigrants and ensure they get deported. RT’s Emily Sui is across the story.
When Billy Joe Saunders walked into Sheffield’s Ingle gym, asking them to train him, he can’t have expected to have engendered such a quick rapport and camaraderie with his new team.
But Kell Brook, Kid Galahad, Amer Khan and others joined him and trainer Dom Ingle in Canada to give their support to his WBO 160lb crown defence on Saturday in Montreal.
The team spirit and backing showed by the Ingle clan will have done him the power of good.
And it won’t have done Brook any harm, as he prepares to return to boxing after losing his own world crown in May at Bramall Lane.
But for the moment all the emphasis is on Saunders, who faces a challenger in David Lemieux who has no fewer than 33 knockouts in 38 victories.
Saunders says: “Every second of every minute of every round, I’m going to have to be on my game.”
READ MORE: Click here for all the latest news from the fight scene
Merry Pi-mas! Santa's got your present: A highly modified version of x86 Debian from the RPi Foundation that will run on everything. You must have been good.
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The Essex Region Conservation Authority advises there is the possibility of flooding and damaging waves and shoreline erosion along portions of Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair.
Northeast winds are forecast to continue Monday, Tuesday and into Wednesday morning with sustained winds, and the potential for wind gusts reaching 60 kilometres an hour.
ERCA reps say areas that may be at risk include the north and east sides of Pelee Island and the southeast shoreline of the municipality of Leamington between Wheatley Harbour and the tip of Point Pelee.
Western portions of the town of Lakeshore, the Town of Tecumseh and the eastern portions of the City of Windsor may also be at risk.
Those along the Little River drain corridor may want to monitor dykes as well.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Catella Ab:
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Monday, December 11
The year was 1989. On this day, a stamp cost just $.25, and we were less than a week away from the debut of America’s FIRST animated family, The Simpsons.
Nine songs and moments from December 11th, 1989!
Depeche Mode-Personal Jesus
Alannah Myles-Black Velvet
Technotronic-Pump Up The Jam
Tom Petty-Free Fallin’
Young M.C.-Bust A Move
The B-52’s-Love Shack
Linda Ronstadr & Aaron Neville-Don’t Know Much
Mötley Crüe-Kickstart My Heart
Phil Collins-Another Day In Paradise
Doug Baldwin matched Bobby Engram's 2007 mark of 94 catches.
Doug Baldwin had two receptions, good for 44 yards, which gave him 94 for the season, tying Bobby Engram in 2007 for the season franchise record.
Not that Baldwin seemed too impressed about it afterward.
“It means I was one short of owning the record,’’ he said.
Baldwin was one of the players whose snaps were limited late when the Seahawks decided to rest starters. But Baldwin indicated he was fine with how it played out, turning a question about tying the record to an answer about the team.
“We have won 10 games (for the fifth straight year),’’ he said. “I am thankful to be a part of it.’’
Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said of Baldwin tying the record that “it was beautiful that he got that done today.’’
Gov. Jay Inslee has signed a package of bills aimed at increasing voter access in Washington state, including a measure to pre-register 16 and 17 year olds and another that allows in-person voter registration to occur the same day of an election.
Under one of the measures signed Monday, starting on July 1, 2019, people can pre-register to vote starting at age 16, though they won't be added to the list of registered voters until the next election at which they'll be 18.
According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, Washington will join 12 states and the District of Columbia in allowing preregistration beginning at age 16. Four other states allow preregistration beginning at age 17, and additional five states have varying rules for when a person may preregister when they near age 18.
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Celek hauled in his only target for a nine-yard touchdown in Sunday's loss to Seattle.
Celek set career-highs in receptions (28) and yards (341) while tying last year's mark of three touchdowns with Sunday's score. He boasts great run blocking skills and sure hands, but lacks the athleticism of fellow tight end Vance McDonald that translates to fantasy production. Both tight ends were signed to extensions in 2016, so they should begin next season as the team's one-two punch yet again.
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2:45 Understanding the Electoral College: 'A process not a place'
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0:56 Baby needs a new home
2:43 Meet the adorable Victor E., Fresno State's real-life bulldog mascot
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The full quote from Leicester Tigers head coach Matt O’Connor on Saturday night was not at all unreasonable. He articulately explained the chief reason for Munster’s comprehensive win, crediting their aggression and intelligence while lamenting the shortcomings of his own side.
“We were inaccurate. You can’t come here and be inaccurate. I thought we were poor and we didn’t look after the ball well enough. I think we turned over the ball 20 times. “They took their chances in the first half, they were very clinical and accurate and, from there, they were very, very diligent and cynical in killing the ball whenever we had opportunities. It made it hard for us to score.”
“Cynical” - defined as ‘showing contempt for accepted standards of honesty’ - was the adjective that caused a stir. But O’Connor meant it as a compliment to Munster’s streetwise display. When pressed on the performance of...
(AP) -City Council members in Phoenix will discuss today whether to declare Phoenix a sanctuary city, giving protection to immigrants in the U.S. illegally.
But the city’s efforts are complicated by a 2010 landmark state law that bars any Arizona city from becoming a sanctuary.
The latest report by the Pew Research Center says that the Phoenix metro area is home to about 250,000 immigrants in the U.S. illegally.
Gary Kubiak says his health is fine, but the grind of coaching caused him to retire
San Dimas officials will hold a meeting Thursday night to gather input from its residents as it develops a document to address chronic homelessness.
The city was awarded a $30,000 grant from Los Angeles County last year to develop a plan to prevent and combat homelessness. Grants were awarded based on the size of the homeless population living within cities’ boundaries. In 2017, there were eight homeless individuals counted in San Dimas, according to the population figures from the 2017 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count.
San Dimas’ plan will be used to connect homeless individuals with services and resources, according to a post on the city’s website.
Thursday’s meeting will be held in the multipurpose room of the San Dimas Senior Citizen/Community Center, 201 E. Bonita Ave. For more information, contact Ann Garcia at 909-394-6282.
Indie Manned are bringing the best of Britpop to The Frog in Worksop this weekend.
The Sheffield-based band will be playing legendary tunes by the likes of Oasis, Stereophonics, Foo Fighters, Stone Roses, Manic Street Preachers and more.
The gig is at The Frog on Saturday, December 16.
Details are at http://bit.ly/2k6uSPA
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Gov. Scott Walker has signed into law a bill that legalizes possession of a marijuana extract used to treat seizures.
The governor signed the bill Monday in Burlington.
Parents of children who suffer from seizures have pushed for access to cannabidiol oil for years.
The bill makes possession of the oil legal with a doctor's certification, but it is still against the law to produce or sell the oil in the state.
The measure passed the Republican-controlled Legislature after a similar version stalled last session amid fears it would lead to full marijuana legalization.
The oil does not produce a high.
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TOCHIGI (TR) – Tochigi Prefectural Police have arrested a 25-year-old teacher from Niiza City, Saitama Prefecture for engaging in sex acts with a middle school girl earlier this year, reports the Sankei Shimbun (Dec. 11).
On June 29, Naoto Takei, a teacher at Seibudai High School, allegedly engaged in sex with the girl, then 14, while knowing she was under the age of 18.
Takei, who has been accused of violating a juvenile protection ordinance, denies the allegations.
According to police, suspect met the girl via a social-networking service.
The matter came to light after the parents of the girl, who resides in Tochigi, lodged a complaint with the Sano Police Department.
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP)  A review board in Raleigh is refusing to allow an anti-abortion group to move next to a center that offers the procedures.
The News & Observer of Raleigh reported (http://bit.ly/2lJI9xA) the city's Board of Adjustment voted 3-2 Monday against allowing the Hand of Hope Pregnancy Resource Center to move next to an abortion clinic. The Hand of Hope is a nonprofit that encourages alternatives to abortion.
The newspaper reported Hand of Hope has been trying for nearly a year to open an office next to A Preferred Women's Health Center.
Health center spokeswoman Calla Hales says she's relieved by the decision.
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Hand of Hope executive director Tonya Baker Nelson says she hopes the courts will overturn the decision.
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De Pere businessman Ron Van Den Heuvel has agreed to plead guilty to conspiring to working with a banker and his wife to defraud Horicon Bank.
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Sears (Hoffman Estates, Ill.) is cutting 400 full-time jobs as a way to help the company cut costs and get closer to its goal of saving $1.25 billion a year. Many of the affected positions are at the company’s corporate headquarters. Others affected work at its support functions, field operations and at some stores that it started closing last week.
“We are making progress with the fundamental restructuring of our operations that we initiated in February,” said CEO Edward S. Lampert, according to Women’s Wear Daily.
Before cutting current employees, the company first eliminated open positions and reduced contract workers.
Around 20 of the Mounted Rifles Regiment joined the Kaikōura dawn ceremony this morning, their sheer presence giving that special touch to the occasion.
Kurtis Baker has shared this photo he took of Burnley viaduct next to Burnley College.
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Utah County sheriff resigns amid budget dispute
PROVO, Utah (AP) — Utah County Sheriff Jim Tracy is abruptly resigning this month after what he said was lack of communication from county leaders over a budget shortfall of up to $1 million.
Tracy said at a County Commission meeting Tuesday he'd need to reduce the jail's capacity by 128 beds and lay off as many as 20 employees because of a budget gap.
Commission Chairman Nathan Ivie said the sheriff's office can reassign money from other funds or seek federal assistance to avoid major layoffs or close part of the jail.
Tracy says the shortfall is largely due to costly medical needs of one inmate.
Tracy was planning to retire at the end of his term in January.
Republican and Pleasant Grove Police Chief Mike Smith is the only candidate on the November ballot to replace Tracy as sheriff.
March 30 Roger Federer survived two match points before beating Tomas Berdych in a third-set tiebreak in the Miami Open quarter-finals on Thursday.
Federer had to call upon all his resources of skill, poise and experience to edge Czech Berdych 6-2 3-6 7-6(6).
Berdych served for the match at 6-4 in the tiebreak, but could not convert, with Federer reeling off four points in a row, winning when Berdych double-faulted.
Earlier, the Swiss looked set for another emphatic victory after taking the first set.
Australian Open champion Federer, who also won at Indian Wells two weeks ago, has lost only once this year, to Russian Evgeny Donskoy in a third-set tiebreak in Dubai.
(Reporting by Andrew Both in Cary, North Carolina; editing by Clare Lovell)
Russian pilot 'killed in fighting' after plane downed in Syria
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* Cos' South African unit has signed an addendum to its contract with South African Social Security Agency
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Charleston County dispatchers confirmed North Charleston police were called in to help Dorchester County deputies with a reported vehicle pursuit.
Officials say the call came in around 12:45 a.m. Saturday along Foxwood Drive. That's just off Dorchester Road.
Details about what happened are still limited. We have reached out to officials for more information.
This is a developing story - check back for updates.
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April 20 Marcato Capital Management:
* Marcato Capital Management says urges Buffalo Wild Wings shareholders to vote for its slate of nominees to co's board - SEC filing
* Proposing Scott Bergren, Richard McGuire Iii, Sam Rovit and Emil Lee Sanders be elected as directors of Buffalo Wild Wings Source text: (bit.ly/2oOiyaj) Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom: +91 806 749 1136)
The Devils' Taylor Hall (9) puts the puck past the Canes' Noah Hanifin (5) and Cam Ward (30) for the game-winner in the overtime period an NHL game played between the Carolina Hurricanes and the N.J. Devils at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. on Feb. 18, 2018. The Devils beat the Canes 3-2 in overtime. Chris Seward cseward@newsobserver.com
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Nomadic Ghanaian forward Kevin Prince Boateng is close to making a sensational return to Italy after just a season back in the Bundesliga with Frankfurt.
The 31 year old will be signing a three year deal with Sassuolo as negotiations between the player's agent and the Italian club get to a close.
According to Italian sports portal calciomercato.com, both the player and new Sassuolo boss Roberto De Zerbi had been pushing to make the deal happen and now Boateng seems to be only a few signings away from making Serie A return.
Boateng has two years remaining on his current deal at Frankfurt, making the move a little complicated. However, it is understood, Ghanaian midfielder Alfred Duncan's imminent sale to Italian giants Inter Milan would be used to facilitate his transfer.
The German born Ghana International previously played for Hertha Berlin, Dortmund, Tottenham, Portsmouth, A.C Milan, Las Palmas and Schalke.
On Wednesday night, the Cleveland Cavaliers left the court and hit the runway for the Flashes of Hope event, which raises money for pediatric cancer research. Each basketball player hit the runway with an adorable child, and as you can imagine Twitter lost it's damn mind.
While all of the pictures of the players with children are precious, LeBron James and Kaleia took the cake.
UGH, look at how natural he is with her?! She's so adorable and happy. I think I'm pregnant?! Or Twitter is pregnant?! What is life?!
How amazing is this pic of @KingJames holding this little girl at the @cavs @flashesofhope event! pic.twitter.com/NONGuMGN0g — DJ Steph Floss (@djstephfloss) October 19, 2017
Twitter really melted when LeBron posted a sweet message to Kaleia after the event.
All of the commenters have now dissipated into a puddle.
Hernandez is in Monday's starting lineup at third base, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
With Rays left-hander Blake Snell on the bump, the Red Sox have opted to sit Pablo Sandoval, who is hitless in 10 at-bats against southpaws.
The Limestone County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help to identify a car burglary suspect
The Limestone County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance to identify a suspect in a series of car burglaries.
On the night of February 1, several unlocked vehicles were burglarized in the Bethel Community in the area of Highway 251 and Bethel Rd.
If you have any information about these crimes please notify the Sheriff's Office: 256-232-0111
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Virginia Republican gubernatorial hopeful Ed Gillespie greets voters mid-afternoon at the polls at Glen Allen High School, near Richmond, Va., on primary day across the state on Tuesday June 13, 2017. Gillespie is facing two challengers for the party nomination.
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A cycling governing body and organiser have been of cleared of failing to supervise a race in which a spectator died.
Judith Garrett, 29, died after being hit by a bike at Tan y Craig Farm near Llangollen, Denbighshire, in August 2014.
The event organiser, Michael Marsden, 41, from Lancaster, and British Cycling had denied health and safety charges.
A jury cleared both parties of the charges at Mold Crown Court on Tuesday.
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Report: Seahawks get away with warning for not listing Sherman injury
The Seattle Seahawks are getting away with just a warning for not listing Richard Sherman’s knee injury on the injury report last year, according to a report from ESPN.
The report states the violation was determined to be a result of a misinterpretation of the rules, which explains the team getting away with just a warning.
ESPN reported the league was at least considering docking the Seahawks a second round pick for the infraction.
Sherman’s knee injury was never listed on the team’s injury report, although he was listed for other reasons in 11 weeks and missed practice time in 10 weeks. The cornerback never missed a game.
NEW YORK Model and actress Lauren Hutton is turning heads again by appearing in a commercial for Calvin Klein underwear, at the age of 73.
Hutton, famous for her gap-toothed smile, is one of the women between the ages of 18 and 73 featured in the new black-and-white ad by "Lost in Translation" movie director Sofia Coppola. Rashida Jones, Maya Thurman-Hawke, Chase Sui Wonders, Nathalie Love, Laura Harrier and Kirsten Dunst also make appearances, all personally selected by Coppola.
Coppola said she wanted to do the opposite of most lingerie ads and instead "showcase cool, smart women with real bodies and who are approachable."
Hutton appears briefly lounging on a bed in an unbuttoned blouse with a white bra underneath.
Hutton was one of the world's first supermodels in the 1960s and 1970s. More recently, she walked the runway for Milan fashion week in 2016, reflecting a trend for models of all ages in fashion and beauty ads.
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Police are looking for the public’s help to locate a man wanted on a number of warrants.
Shakalio Kenneth Sparks, 23, also known as ‘Kilo’, is wanted on warrants for carrying a concealed weapon, unauthorized possession of a firearm, break and enter and failing to comply with a court order.
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South Korean basketball players arrive at a hotel in Pyongyang, North Korea, Tuesday, July 3, 2018. South Korean basketball teams and officials arrived on Tuesday to take part in the inter-Korean basketball match in Pyongyang. (Korea Pool via AP)
April 13 Macro Games SA:
* Starts talks with Big Blue Marble Inc. about setting terms of cooperation for production of PhantomSix game
* Game to be published in Feb. 2018, retail price on PC/MAC computers is set at $9.99
* Estimated sales of game on PC/MAC computers should amount to around 650,000 pieces within twelve months from release date Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
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* SAYS H1 REVENUE TO RAS OF RUB 3.09 BILLION VERSUS RUB 3.02 BILLION YEAR AGO
* SAYS H1 NET PROFIT TO RAS OF RUB 566.1 MILLION VERSUS RUB 598.9 MILLION YEAR AGO Source text: bit.ly/2uBDkyl
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New York Comic-Con 2017 has arrived and for the first time ever, HollywoodLife.com has created an exclusive portrait studios for all the biggest stars to strike a pose in. Click through our gallery here.
HollywoodLife.com kicked off day one of New York Comic-Con with the cast of Amazon Prime Video’s series, Lore, which is set to premiere Friday, October 13. Gale Anne Hurd, Aaron Mahnke, Holland Roden, Kristin Bauer and Brett Patrick Jenkins all stopped in to play with some incredible comic-themed props — yes, light saber included — courtesy of Fun.com.
We also welcomed the cast of Hey Arnold! The Jungle Movie — Lane Toran (original Arnold), Francesca Marie Smith (Helga), Anndi McAfee (Phoebe), and Olivia Hack (Rhonda), as well as the original creator, Craig Bartlett; and Zeb Wells from Crackle’s SuperMansion.
Click here to see more exclusive photos from our New York Comic-Con portrait studio. All photos were taken by Paige Kindlick.
Boeser, Barzal, Keller finalists for NHL rookie of the year
NEW YORK (AP) — Vancouver right winger Brock Boeser, New York Islanders center Mathew Barzal and Arizona Coyotes center Clayton Keller are the finalists for the Calder Memorial Trophy for the NHL's rookie of the year.
The winner will be announced June 20 at the NHL Awards shows in Las Vegas.
Boeser, the 23rd overall pick in the 2015 draft, was second among rookies with 29 goals and fifth with 55 points despite appearing in only 62 games. Barzal, the 16th overall selection in 2015t, led all rookies with 22 goals and 63 assists in 82 games. Keller, the seventh overall selection in 2016, was second among rookies with 23 goals and 42 assists while skating in all 82 games.
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Austin's own Whiskeytown Dalwhinnie Brie - just Brie when not competing - won best in breed on Monday night in the Wiredhaired Pointing Griffin competition at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. The 4-year-old, who won her breed last year, too, will be back in the ring Tuesday night for the Sporting Group at Madison Square Garden.
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Jason Witten atrapó su 15to pase para touchdown contra los Giants para darle a los Dallas Cowboys la segunda victoria consecutiva contra un rival divisional.
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Vet running from Alabama to Indiana
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) — A Marine veteran is running from Alabama to his hometown in Indiana to raise awareness about post-traumatic stress disorder and suicide among veterans.
Kyle Killinger left a veterans memorial in Huntsville, Alabama, before dawn on Tuesday. He plans to arrive in his hometown of Columbus, Indiana, in five days.
An estimated 22 veterans a day take their own lives. Killinger says PTSD is a big problem, and he wants veterans to know they're not alone in their struggles.
Killinger hopes to raise $15,000 for two organizations that are trying to fight the stigma of PTSD and lower the veteran death rate.
Killinger plans to run more than 80 miles to Murfreesboro, Tennessee on Tuesday. He says the thought of fellow veterans struggling with PTSD helps him keep going.
The bluegrass and gospel legend is the headlining act for the 81st Mountain State Forest Festival, which is scheduled for Sept.
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NOBLESVILLE, Ind. (AP) - A suburban Indianapolis middle school is set to resume classes five days after a male student allegedly shot and wounded a 13-year-old classmate and a teacher who's credited with disarming the assailant.
Noblesville West Middle School is scheduled to reopen Wednesday morning on a two-hour delay.
Noblesville Schools' spokeswoman Marnie Cooke says it will operate on the same shortened schedule as the district's final two days of classes Thursday and Friday. Cooke says the school will focus on counseling and "team building" over the final three days of the school year.
Science teacher Jason Seaman is credited with tackling the male suspect after he shot and seriously wounded 13-year-old Ella Whistler Friday morning. She remains hospitalized in Indianapolis. School officials say her medical condition is improving.
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HYDERABAD: The CBI counsel on Friday told the Special CBI Court that the prime accused, Jaganmohan Reddy, had adopted a ‘strategy’ for bringing in investments into his companies during his father’s tenure as the CM. As part of quid pro quo deal, the accused had made private persons benefited by influencing his father’s power and in turn they made investments into various companies owned by him.
In all these transactions, Vijay Sai Reddy had played a key role and was part of the conspiracy that took place in Jagan’s illegal assets case, the counsel added and urged for dismissal of discharge petitions of the accused. These submissions were made before the Special CBI Court which was dealing with petitions filed by Jagan, Vijay Sai and Jagati Publications seeking discharge from the case pertaining to investments by Ramky company in the firms owned by Jagan.
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Three men, 21 to 25, will appear in a Valleyfield courtroom in June in the wake of the seizure this month by RCMP and Ontario police of more than 1.5 tonnes of contraband tobacco.
The arrests occurred April 9, after members of the Cornwall Regional Task Force (CRTF) sighted a vessel traveling eastbound on the St. Lawrence River.
Once the boat stopped in the area of Pie XII Blvd. and the Beauharnois Canal in Valleyfield, police converged on the scene and arrested the trio of suspects. They seized 1,587 kilograms of contraband fine cut tobacco as well as a 1998 Ford cube van.
The suspects were released after signing a promise to appear in court.
Police estimate the tobacco seized was worth nearly $500,000 in duties and taxes.
The CRTF is headed by the RCMP and includes Ontario provincial police and the Ontario ministry of finance.
Chicago police are investigating a crash and grab burglary at a West Side shoe store Friday morning.Police said a black truck drove through the front window of the building in the 1500-block of North Cicero Avenue at about 3:45 a.m.Three male suspects grabbed items from the store and then took off.Police are looking for a black truck with serious damage. No one is in custody.
× Judge to decide punishment for ex-deputy convicted of murder
ST. CHARLES, Mo. (AP) _ A judge will have to decide whether a former eastern Missouri sheriff’s deputy and state correctional officer gets life in prison or the death penalty for a double homicide.
A jury last week found Marvin Rice guilty of first-degree in the shooting death of his ex-girlfriend, 32-year-old Annette Durham, and second-degree murder in the shooting death of 39-year-old Steven Strotkamp.
But the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that the jury on Saturday couldn’t decide a punishment, voting 11-1 in favor of the death penalty when a unanimous vote was needed. The penalty will now be decided by Judge Kelly Parker. A punishment hearing is Oct. 6.
Rice was a former Dent County deputy. He was convicted of killing Durham and her boyfriend in 2011 during a child custody dispute.
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An Owensboro lacrosse team is receiving thousands of dollars in grant money. The Owensboro High School Boys Lacrosse team is receiving a nearly $7,000 grant from U.S. Lacrosse. The First Stick grant will provide the team with 20 sticks, gloves, elbow pads, shoulder pads, helmets, one goalie stick and one chest protector. This is the second significant lacrosse grant Owensboro Public Schools received.
The Owensboro Middle School physical education department earned a Soft Stick grant providing supplies for gym classes earlier this year.
This grant is designed to help expand participation in underrepresented regions and communities.
OHS’s Boys Lacrosse Team has also received about $800 for their uniforms from Independence Bank.
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Eastern Province Permanent Secretary Chanda Kasolo says that the cholera situation in the province has not improved.
Speaking during the cholera update meeting on Thursday, Mr. Kasolo says that since the circular stating that only Minister of Health Chitalu Chilufya can give statistics, the province has continued to record new cases of Cholera.
He says the cholera epicenter for Eastern Province is Lundazi district.
The Permanent Secretary says that there is need for a multi sectorial team to go to Lundazi to see what exactly is causing the district to have more cholera cases than any other district in the province.
He says there is a possibility that there is something that the cholera preventive team in Lundazi district has missed out that can be caught by someone looking at the town with new eyes.
Mr. Kasolo says all the districts in the province have continued implementing the cholera preventive measures that where put in place and will continue to do so until the battle against cholera is won.
Jim Cramer reveals how the market may be fibbing when it comes to some big time data.
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Five years ago, Patience Bloom, a senior editor at Harlequin — a romance novel publishing house — swore off dating for good. She was 41, single and sick of the...
The Shoshone County Sheriff's Office reports a man had to be airlifted to the hospital after an ATV crash on Sunday.
Deputies say it happened about one mile up Moon Pass. The driver, identified as 52-year-old Mark Howard had rolled his ATV on the Red Oak trail. Due to the injuries he sustained, Two Bear Air was contacted to perform a basket rescue and then transfer him to Life Flight to get medical attention.
The cause of the crash is under investigation.
Howard's condition is not known as of Monday afternoon.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A 25-year-old Jacksonville man pleaded guilty to distributing child pornography over the internet and faces a minimum of 5 years in prison, the Department of Justice announced Wednesday.
According to court documents, officers arrested Pryce Elijah Demars after searching his home on Nov. 15, 2017. FBI agents determined Demars distributed videos online depicting young children being sexually abused between August 2016 and April 2017.
During an interview, Demars admitted he searched for child porn online, downloaded it and distributed it to another person, according to the Department of Justice.
Demars faces up to 20 years in a federal prison. A sentencing date was not immediately set.
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Tesla Motors unveiled its electric semi truck last month -- and that's the only limited, after-dark glimpse most people have had of the big rig, save for Elon Musk's early customers who scored test drives.
But now we've got a slightly better idea of what the Tesla Semi looks like on the road, or at least driving around the company's design facility in Hawthorne, Calif.
The folks at Electrek highlighted the above Instagram video from Roy Greenberg, which shows the semi driving around without a trailer attached.
There's not a whole lot to glean from the video, but it's the first we've really seen of the sexiest 18-wheeler ever created in the wild. Kudos to Elon Musk, who appears to have made trucking hip, or at least sleek-looking. The semi still manages to look spiffy in broad daylight without all the mood lighting of a nighttime reveal.
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DUBAI, April 10 DAMAC Properties, a United Arab Emirates real estate company, has set initial price guidance for its planned five-year dollar sukuk in the mid 6 percent area, a document from one of the banks leading the deal showed on Monday.
The Regulation S senior, unsecured Islamic bond will be of benchmark size, which usually means upwards of $500 million. The sukuk is expected to price on April 11, the document said.
DAMAC, the second-largest listed Dubai developer, is rated BB with a stable outlook by Standard & Poor's.
(Reporting by Davide Barbuscia, editing by Louise Heavens)
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The Philippine Sports Commission has started the search for the third batch of Filipino sports legends to be inducted to the Philippine Sports Hall of Fame.
The agency made the announcement following an initial meeting among officials of the PSC, Philippine Olympic Committee, Games and Amusement Board and Philippine Olympians Association.
“It is mandated by law, and is a good way to honor the sacrifices and achievements of our sports heroes” said PSC Commissioner Ramon Fernandez.
The Sports Hall of Fame was established on November 25, 1999, through Republic Act No. 8757, signed by former President Joseph Estrada, which aims “to immortalize the Filipino Sports heritage and serve as in inspiration for our countrymen.”
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COPENHAGEN: The Danish Football Association said on Tuesday it has reported death threats made against striker Nicolai Jorgensen to the police, after he endured a barrage of online abuse for missing a World Cup penalty against Croatia.
Jorgensen’s miss in Sunday’s penalty shootout led to Denmark’s elimination from the tournament following a 1-1 stalemate at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium.
“Stop. Our society must never accept death threats — neither against World Cup stars, politicians or others. It is completely unacceptable and indecent,” the Danish FA said in a statement on Twitter. “We are reporting the case to the police to end this madness.”
Conservative Co-Host Jedediah Bila Exits ‘The View’
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Jedediah Bila announced Monday morning that it would be her last day as co-host of The View.
“So this is my last day at The View,” said Bila of her sudden departure from the ABC show. “This has just been an amazing journey and I appreciate all of you. I want to thank the viewers, even the ones that write me hate tweets.”
Bila noted that she is writing a new book for publisher HarperCollins and working on other unspecified projects, however, she didn’t specify exactly why she is leaving the show. “This has been a really great experience and mostly I just want to speak to the viewers and say we are nothing without you.” – READ MORE
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Here is the proposal video, stopping all cars on the freeway for the proposal.
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Angelina Jolie and her kids enjoyed a family trip to the movies on Sunday and attended a screening of the new Tomb Raider.
The 42-year-old actress brought four of her kids to the North Hollywood movie theater in Los Angeles to see the reboot. Zahara, 13, Shiloh, 11, Knox and Vivienne, 9, all attended the film. Her sons Maddox, 16, and Pax, 14, were not spotted.
Jolie wore a black blazer and black pants to the afternoon showing and accessorized her look with sunglasses.
While Alicia Vikander played the main character Lara Croft in the 2018 version of the action adventure, Jolie played the role in the 2001 film Lara Croft: Tomb Raider and in the 2003 film Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life.
"She's independent, full of fire and with a strong sense of fun and adventure," Jolie told Reel in 2001 about her character, "and she's not afraid of anything."
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) - Police in Cambodia have announced the arrest of a British man suspected of involvement in the killing of another Briton in the Thai resort town of Pattaya.
Deputy National Police Chief Gen. Chhay Sinarith confirmed the arrest of Toby James Nelhams, who was taken to Phnom Penh Municipal Court on Wednesday for questioning.
Nelhams was one of three men sought by Thai police in the Jan. 24 shooting death of Tony Kenway as he sat in his car. Kenway's widow described him as a web developer, but Thai media suggested he had connections with a gambling website, among other activities.
Thai police have said the other two suspects, a South African and a Briton, are believed to have fled to Cambodia.
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He’s been a fixture in Hollywood for more than a quarter-century and has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Now actor Paul Rudd can add Hasty Pudding Man of the Year to his list of accolades.
Rudd, who has appeared in films such as “Anchorman,” “Ant Man,” and “Forgetting Sarah Marshall” — in which he co-starred with 2018 Woman of the Year, Mila Kunis — was honored by the Hasty Pudding Theatricals with their annual award on today. A full day of festivities on campus awaited Rudd, including a tour of the Hasty Pudding clubhouse and Harvard Yard, fine dining, and entertainment ahead of his award ceremony.
The day began at Farkas Hall, where he listened with rapt attention as students explained the history of the Hasty Pudding Club. He was then serenaded by the Radcliffe Pitches, Harvard’s oldest female a cappella group.
“Wow! That was incredible!” proclaimed Rudd following their performance, a thunderstruck smile on his face.
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BETTENDORF, Iowa-- Parents are fighting to keep their kids school's doors open.
The Bettendorf School Board is considering merging Thomas Jefferson and Mark Twain Elementary schools into a new building that would help them save money long term.
The majority of parents at the meeting say keeping the schools separate would be better for the students.
"It's just unfortunate situation that we're in that they've pitted two schools against each other and it shouldn't be that way. It should be about the kids." said Kami Wall whose children attended Jefferson Elementary School.
The merge could mean a new three-section building near Mcmanus Park or Edgewood in Bettendorf.
The total cost would be about 14 million dollars.
FILE PHOTO: Photographers take pictures of Argentina's President Mauricio Macri during the opening of a new legislative session in Buenos Aires, Argentina March 1, 2017. REUTERS/Martin Acosta
WASHINGTON Argentina's president Mauricio Macri will visit Washington on April 27 and will discuss with President Donald Trump the situation in Venezuela and other issues, the White House said on Wednesday.
"The two leaders will exchange views on a range of bilateral and regional issues, including the expansion of trade, security sector collaboration, and the deteriorating situation in Venezuela," The White House said in a statement.
(Reporting by Washington Newsroom; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
The ANC says it has faith that retired deputy chief justice Dikgang Moseneke's findings will bring recommendations for decisive action against those involved.
JOHANNESBURG - The ANC in Gauteng says the public hearings into the Life Esidimeni tragedy exposed the unpalatable details of heart-breaking, reckless and negligent actions of some government officials.
It says it has faith that retired deputy chief justice Dikgang Moseneke's findings will bring much-welcomed recommendations for decisive action against those involved.
Provincial secretary Hope Papo has now urged government to continue implementing measures to fix what it calls deficiencies in the provincial health system.
He says in that government will be ensuring that the rights of mental health care users are protected.
At least 143 patients have died when they were moved to illegal NGOs.
“Premier Makhura, MEC Gwen Ramokgopa and Barbara Creecy have communicated government’s plan to helping the affected families in finding closure.”
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Liverpool will be without Daniel Sturridge for their Champions League clash despite reporting for duty at Melwood.
Jurgen Klopp gathered his squad at Melwood before flying out to Germany for the crucial qualifier, though Philippe Coutinho has also been omitted.
The England striker did arrive alongside his team-mates but is not fit enough to be included in Klopp's 22-man squad.
Sturridge picked up his injury after scoring against Bayern Munich in pre-season.
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Malawi Catholic bishops launch strategic plan
The Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM), an umbrella body of Catholic Bishops in all the eight dioceses in Malawi on Friday this week launched a five-year strategic framework that will guide the operations of the… The post Malawi Catholic bishops launch strategic plan appeared first on Malawi …
FILE--This undated file photo provided by the Orange County Sheriff's Department shows Blaze Bernstein. A 20-year-old California man charged with the murder of a University of Pennsylvania student is due in court. Samuel Woodward of Newport Beach is scheduled to be arraigned on Friday, Feb. 2, 2018, in Santa Ana. Authorities say Woodward killed 19-year-old sophomore Bernstein and buried his body in a shallow grave at a neighborhood park not far from the Bernstein family home in Lake Forest. Orange County Sheriff's Department via AP, File)
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Judge dismisses burglary charge against bounty hunter
MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — A Montana judge dismissed an aggravated burglary charge against a bounty hunter accused of breaking into a house and handcuffing a bail jumper at gunpoint, saying state law doesn't address whether bondsmen can hire unlicensed bounty hunters.
The Missoulian reports District Judge Dusty Deschamps dismissed the charge against Vaness Baker last week and ruled Baker's defense will be able to submit a jury instruction on the use of "reasonable force in arresting a fugitive" when he faces trial on charges of assault with a weapon.
Deschamps said the bail jumper had agreed as part of his contract with the bondsman that he or his agents had a right to arrest him at any time if he didn't show up for court.
Deschamps's order urged the state Legislature to set regulations for bounty hunters.
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Former Kentucky basketball players Malik Monk and De'Aaron Fox are hosting the Kroger Unplug & Play Big Blue Basketball ProCamp. The camp is July 31st and August 1st from 9:00 to 12:00 at MidAmerica Sports Center in Jeffersontown.
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Jeremy Corbyn has refused to say he would step down if Labour loses the General Election this June, as one of his MPs vowed not to stand again because of disagreements with the leader.
The Labour leader said he is "campaigning to win the election" but would not be drawn on whether he should resign if the party loses seats.
It came as Mr Corbyn failed to mention Brexit in his statement responding to the news earlier today, despite Theresa May citing it as the main reason behind her surprise decision.
SOUTH BOSTON (CBS) — Nine weeks ago, Shutesbury couple Arleen and Cliff Read dipped the rear wheels of their bikes into the Pacific Ocean.
This weekend, they dipped the front wheels of their bikes into the Atlantic Ocean in South Boston.
It signified the end of a two-month journey for the couple, where they raised about $40,000 for the Epilepsy Foundation by biking coast-to-coast from Washington to Boston.
It’s all to honor their son Charlie, who passed away at the age of just 16 from SUDEP, or Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy.
“May it be Charlie’s legacy that, with the help and support of all of you and this effort of ours this summer, that some small progress is made toward understanding and preventing this dreadful phenomenon that is SUDEP,” said Arleen.
SUDEP kills an estimated 3,000 young people in the United States each year–partly because the causes are not well understood.
All of the $40,000 raised by the Reads will go to the SUDEP Institute of the Epilepsy Foundation.
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An arrest has been made in the 2012 murder of a Thomson man.
On Nov. 11, 2012, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation was asked to assist the Thomson Police Department with an investigation into the murder of sixty-two-year-old Ronald Alton Willoughby. Willoughby was killed by a single gunshot wound to the chest and his death was ruled a homicide.
On June 13, 2017, the case was brought before a grand jury in McDuffie County and Willoughby's former wife, sixty-one-year-old Kaye Ivie Willoughby, was charged with her former husband's murder. At around 7:00 p.m., sheriff's office deputies and GBI agents arrested Kaye Willoughby in Monroe, Georgia.
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The key here is that the in-market games (this doesn't cover Sunday afternoon out-of-market games) are available to anyone, regardless of carrier or service provider. Verizon has the rights to stream these games through its Oath properties (such as Yahoo Sports), which apparently it sees as more valuable than restricting these games to its current, paying customers. Previously, Verizon's deal with the NFL only covered mobile streaming.
This is a big shift in Verizon's thinking. The company seems to be using the NFL deal as a traffic driver to sites such as Yahoo Sports. The agreement also covers access to NFL highlights and news throughout the year. Presumably, all of this will be available within the Yahoo Sports app.
There is traffic chaos heading into Warwick this morning due to three-way signals on the junction of Greville Road and Emscote Road.
The lights are in place due to ongoing work to repair a burst water main just outside The RiverCross restaurant on Emscote Road.
Traffic is already backed up to Princes Drive and Rugby Road is also at a near standstill.
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The CARIB/COMSPORT Top Belair Progressive Organisation Football Championship took place yesterday afternoon, when Street Kickers defeated AC Roma FC 2-nil at the Dauphine Playing Field, while Sentry Insurance FC Champions won by default over Royal Roots.
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Bindi is a 7-month-old, female, who is a sweet kitten with a little mischief. She is playful, does well with other animals including dogs. She is available through the Cat House on the Kings Adoption Center at Petco, 4144 N. Blackstone Ave. in Fresno, open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily (6 p.m. Wednesdays). Call 559-222-0228.
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ADDISON | The Addison County Republican Committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 14, at a private residence 218 Briggs Rd., in Addison. The informal meeting will be preceded by a pot luck dinner. Attendees are invited to bring a small dish to pass around.
“We plan to sign and address thank you cards for the people who have supported us. It would be great to have your name added to the cards as well,” according to Jon D. Christiano, chair of the Addison County Republicans. For details and directions, call Christiano at (802) 316-7815.
The expected vote in the Legislature on Wednesday to advance a surtax on millionaires to the 2018 ballot will likely amplify the pressure on Gov. Charlie Baker to take a side and has united, at least in spirit, the three candidates vying to take his job. Baker, who is widely expected to seek reelection next year, has so far tried to walk a thin line between opposing new, broad-based taxes, but also leaving room for the possibility that he may support, or at least not actively oppose, an income tax hike on high earners that has polled favorably among voters.
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The developers of the BlackArch Linux operating system for ethical hacking and penetration testing purposes have released today a new ISO snapshot that includes many updated components, new ones, and the latest GNU/Linux technologies.
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ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) – Alaska State Troopers have arrested a man suspected in a 2016 shooting death on the Alaska Peninsula.
Troopers say 32-year-old Ole Shangin is charged with first- and second-degree murder in the death of Joseph Peterson, who was shot and killed in Ivanof Bay.
An Anchorage court issued an arrest warrant for Shangin on Jan. 25. Troopers in King Salmon on Wednesday traveled to Perryville, found Shangin and arrested him.
He’s being held without bail at the Anchorage jail. Online court records do not list his attorney.
Peterson was 31 when he died on July 17, 2016.
Troopers responding to a report of a shooting found Peterson dead at a home in Ivanof Bay, a village about 500 miles (804 kilometers) southwest of Anchorage. Only seven people were recorded living there in the 2010 census.
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LONDON (Reuters) - U.S. cement maker Summit Materials has made a $3.8 billion offer for rival Ash Grove Cement , a source familiar with the matter told Reuters, hoping to trump an earlier takeover bid from Irish building materials firm CRH Plc .
Ash Grove said earlier on Friday that it had received a new bid from an unnamed party which valued the business at $3.7-$3.8 billion.
The source said Summit Materials' bid was submitted on Thursday and is currently being considered by Ash Grove's board.
It could be the start of a bidding war with CRH, which last month agreed to buy Ash Grove for a total consideration of $3.5 billion.
(Reporting By Pamela Barbaglia; Editing by Rachel Armstrong)
Mad Men's January Jones flaunts ample assets as she risk spilling out of tiny pink bikini
The Mad Men star exposed major cleavage in the tiny two-piece, which was adorned with large pink buttons.
She risked spilling out of the low-cut strappy bra top as she leaned towards the camera in one sizzling snap.
Her ample assets were impossible to miss in the boob-baring style as she soaked up the sun.
January drew even more attention to her bountiful bosom by accessorising with a gold pendant.
The Equifax breach has state and federal officials looking for ways to secure our data and give us more control over our information.7 on Your Side's Michael Finney has been talking with lawmakers and has more information on what the next steps are for not only the investigation, but protecting your assets.Watch the video in the player above for the full story.
Twenty-four-year-old tanning shop assistant Charlie Williams is looking for an innovative date.
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“My last date, when I was in Australia, this guy took me on a bungee jump – it was insane, but it really stuck,” she says. “I don’t know how someone could top that.
She says she’s a little bit tired of modern dating. “I like the idea that the show is about old-fashioned dating. Going back to basics, no phones, no Instagram, just making conversation. This will be the maddest experience I’ve ever had to find love, but I’ve tried everything else!”
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LOS ANGELES: The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has set February 24 as the date for next year's award ceremony.
The Academy is going back to its traditional spot of late February, after this year's Oscars were held on March 5.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the awards season will officially kick off from November 18, when it conducts annual Governors Awards.
The nomination process will start from January 7 and close a week later on January 14.
Nominations will be announced on January 22.
This year the nods were declared on January 23.
The final voting will only begin a week earlier on the calendar - from February 12 to February 19 - than the case that was this past season.
The annual Oscar Nominees Luncheon will take place on February 4, and its Scientific and Technical Awards will be held on February 9.
MIAMI (WSVN) - Trump is visiting Miami to discuss a “change in policy” with Cuba.
He is scheduled to speak at the Manuel Artime Theater in Little Havana, Friday.
The president is expected to roll back some of former president Obama’s changes to relations between the two countries.
Changes could include tightening some restrictions on those who travel to or do business with Cuba.
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As part of ongoing investigations targeting an organised criminal group involved in the operation of Cannabis grow houses nationwide, a search was conducted at an address in Clara, Co. Offaly yesterday, June 12. The search was carried out by local Garda units from Clara Garda Station assisted by members of the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau.
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Adult day care services vary widely. Many offer a wide variety of services, while others are very limited. Consider what is important to you and your aging family member.
The centers can provide socialization, medical assistance if needed, respite to spouse or caregivers, and appropriate supervision of the senior in a safe environment.
The San Diego Elder Law Center has compiled a list of conditions and criteria to think about as you consider different places:
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Mohammad Javad Zarif said that if President Donald Trump withdraws, Iran would “most likely” abandon the deal as well.
Mr Zarif said Iran would no longer be bound by the deal’s international obligations.
President Macron is correct in saying there's no "Plan B" on JCPOA. It's either all or nothing. European leaders should encourage President Trump not just to stay in the nuclear deal, but more importantly to begin implementing his part of the bargain in good faith. — Javad Zarif (@JZarif) April 23, 2018
That would free up Iran to resume enrichment activity beyond the limits imposed by the 2015 nuclear accord.
Chinese premier upbeat about China-Russia business ties
Trade between China and Russia registered an over 20 percent growth year-on-year in 2017 and there are still untapped potentials in their business cooperation, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said Tuesday.
"Between our two economies, trade now stands at about 80 billion US dollars. I believe we can work together to bump it up to 100 billion U.S. dollars through innovation and tapping potentials," Li said at a press conference after the conclusion of the annual national legislative session.
China and Russia are each other's biggest neighbors and a stable bilateral relationship is in the interest of both countries and the world, he added.
An American BMX rider had a spectacular crash during a race at the Olympic event on Wednesday.
19 year old Brooke Crain was near the final stretch when she clipped her back wheel and flew over the handle bars.
But she wasn't hurt and after getting her breath back she said: "I'm feeling fine. I got the wind knocked out of me and a bit of a bruised thigh, but I'm feeling fine."
Brooke was a late replacement in the US BMX Olympic team after another girl injured herself.
She wasn't the only person to crash on Wednesday. Latvian rider Edzus Treimanis fell on the track at the same place.
Check out the video above to see Brooke's crash.
Russian SU-25 jet fighter, flying over the Idlib de-escalation zone in Syria, was shot down allegedly by a man-portable air-defense system on February 3. The pilot managed to bail, but was killed while fighting with militants.
Following the attack Russian Air Forces conducted a high-precision group strike in the area controlled by terrorist group Jabhat Fatah al-Sham [previously known as al-Nusra Front], from where the missile that downed the Russian jet fighter was allegedly launched.
The video footage and photos of the incident shared in social networks, shows the aftermath of the attack.
Another video supposedly depicts the Russian plane hit by MANPAD.
Zillow named the top ten most popular neighborhoods in Las Vegas (Zillow).
A recent analysis on a popular real estate website listed the top ten most popular neighborhoods in Las Vegas.
The list was compiled using the highest number of page views per listing on Zillow.com since the beginning of 2018, a media release said. Based on the data, Summerlin South ranked as the most popular neighborhood with 2,250 page views. Home buyers can expect to find properties with a median list price of $548,495 and an average of 2,538 square feet.
Next on the list was Summerlin North followed by The Lakes, Rancho Charleston, Buffalo, Sheep Mountain, Tule Springs, UMC, Centennial Hills and Enterprise.
Summerlin South lies adjacent to the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area in west Las Vegas.
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Best Places To Take Your Holiday Photos In Detroit The holiday season is upon us and it's that time to celebrate with friends and family. Capture all the memories while enjoying what Detroit has to offer around the city.
Best Places To Take Photos With Santa Near DetroitChristmas is right around the corner and that means it is time to visit Santa. Whether you want to just stop by for a quick photo or visit a historic village where he is holding court, you can find the place you need all across the Detroit area.
LAKE OZARK, Mo. - Funeral arrangements have been made for the four brothers killed in a house fire in the Lake Ozark area on Thursday.
Visitation has been scheduled for April 27th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and the funeral will immediately follow. Both events will be held at Christ The King Lutheran Church in the 1700 block of Bagnell Dam Blvd.
ABC 17 previously reported that when firefighters responded to the scene they were met with "very bad fire conditions" and were forced to switch to a defensive attack outside the home.
When search and rescue began looking for the children inside of the home, crews found all four dead along with two pets.
Authorities have still not released the cause of the fire.
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Some of the best skiers in Western Canada will be at the top of Silver Star Mountain this week.
The Canadian Ski Instructors Alliance Western Interski team trials take place Thursday, as up to 60 of Western Canada’s top instructors try to win a place on the team heading to Interski Bulgaria in 2019.
Being chosen as a member of the CSIA Interski team is a major milestone in an instructor’s career.
SilverStar Mountain Resort has a number of members who have represented Canada at the prestigious event before, including: Brian James, Norm Crerar, Guy Paulsen, Simon Holden, Marie Cat Bruno, Martin Olson and Norman Kreutz.
The public is invited to watch.
Run number one begins at 9 a.m. on Holy Smokes. Four runs will be judged and marked.
Every four years, Interski International holds the world’s largest congress for the exchange of SnowSports methodologies and techniques between the member nations.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Fire Department responded to gym fire at Madison Middle School.
According to AFD, the fire was small and found in the ceiling’s void space.
Crews quickly extinguished the fire and no injuries were reported.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation but an AFD official said it may have started by an electrical malfunction.
Looking for a running list of all the celebrities who reportedly have refused to perform at Donald Trump's inauguration? Sarah Palin's daughter has compiled one - in a snarky blog post where she slams them as "sissies." "If Donald Trump were still just a regular old billionaire and threw a party at Trump Tower in New York City, celebrities would be lined up out the door, and the most famous artists would be pining for a chance to perform," Bristol Palin, 26, wrote on Patheos.com , a faith-based website where she is a regular contributor.
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BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanese police officials say an operative with Lebanon's militant Hezbollah group was killed when a bomb he was holding went off in his home in the country's south.
The officials say it isn't clear what the operative, identified as Bilal Hassan, was doing with the bomb and now it got onto his home.
Initial reports were conflicting. Lebanon's private Al-Jadeed TV says Hassan was actually holding a grenade cartridge for a rocket-propelled-grenade launcher.
The state-run National News Agency said a "strange object" exploded in his house on the edge of the southern port-city of Sidon.
The officials spoke on condition of anonymity in line with regulations.
They said Hezbollah members inspected Hassan's house after the blast and were later followed by policemen who opened an investigation in the case.
A crash on the M32 has closed two lanes and caused severe disruption to rush hour traffic.
Delays of up to 40 minutes are expected on the M32 while emergency services attend the crash and clear the scene.
The crash involved a car and a motorcycle, the condition of those involved is not yet known.
The crash took place just after 5pm this afternoon (Monday, August 14)and emergency services have closed two lanes on the inbound carriageway between Junction 1 at Hambrook and where the M32 joins the M4.
Tailbacks currently stretch as far as the bath junction with delays likely to last until the M32 lanes re-open.
In the opposite direction traffic Eastbound on the M4 is almost at a standstill between the M5 junction and the M32.
Stay tuned to this live blog (below) for the latest updates as we get them.
Both now aged in their 90s, they remain in relatively good health and very much in love. When 20-year-old Eric Ziliotto was stationed in Papua New Guinea during World War II, his spirits were lifted by a flirtatious pen pal relationship with a glamorous Griffith girl name Zoe.
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On Monday, railroad executives announced a new plan to fix the the Long Island Railroad, and they got immediate pushback. Andrew Siff reports. (Published 53 minutes ago)
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ST. PAUL (AP) -- A federal judge in Minnesota has temporarily blocked a St. Paul rule that limits the number of people a church can serve at its daytime center for the homeless.
The decision says the city policy violates the Listening House's First Amendment rights and a federal religious freedom law. The Listening House links homeless people with resources at First Lutheran Church on St. Paul's east side.
U.S. Chief District Judge John Tunheim said Monday the church will likely win its lawsuit against the city, which required the church to cap visitors at 20 and display a no trespassing sign, among other conditions.
City officials set those rules after neighbors complained about people littering and urinating near the church.
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In this Dec. 4, 2013, file photo, U.S. Airways CEO Doug Parker responds to a reporters question during an interview at AMR headquarters in Fort Worth, Texas.
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SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — A private jet maker plans a new $55 million service center in coastal Georgia, hiring 200 people.
Gulfstream Aerospace, a unit of General Dynamics Corp., announced Tuesday that it will build the maintenance and overhaul facility at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport.
The company already operates a larger service center there employing more than 900.
Gulfstream President Mark Burns says that as more jets are sold, service demand rises. The company in recent months has announced service center expansions in California and Wisconsin.
The company says the 202,000 square-foot (18,800 square-meter) Savannah facility — including hangars, offices and shops — will open next spring.
Gov. Nathan Deal and U.S. Rep Buddy Carter attended the announcement at Savannah Technical College’s Aviation Training Center. Burns says Gulfstream relies on the school for employees.
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One of the four people injured in a shooting in Kensington Market on Sunday night has died, a source confirms to CP24.
Gunfire rang out in the area of College Street and Augusta Avenue at around 10:30 p.m. and when emergency crews arrived on scene, four people were located with injuries.
One victim, who is believed to be a man in his 20s, suffered multiple gunshot wounds and was taken to a Toronto trauma centre for treatment.
Another victim suffered serious injuries and two others sustained less severe injuries, according to paramedics.
A source confirmed Wednesday that one of the four victims has died of their injuries in hospital.
Detailed suspect information has not been provided but police previously said that as many as four suspects were seen fleeing the area at the time.
Officers were spotted canvassing the neighbourhood for witnesses on Monday morning.
The death marks Toronto’s 52nd homicide of 2018.
Home Kentucky Arrest Made in Fatal Weekend Stabbing in Princeton, Kentucky April 18th, 2017 Tommy Mason Kentucky Pinterest
Kentucky State Police say they made an arrest in a fatal stabbing at the Princeton Elks Lodge over the weekend. According to our media partners at the Times Leader, officers arrested Joseph Anderson and charged him with the murder of William Beckner. Police were called to the scene Saturday night around 11:30, after a fight inside the lodge. Witnesses say during that fight Anderson stabbed Beckner several times and took off. Beckner later died at the hospital. Anderson was booked in the Caldwell County Jail.
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Howard (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Titans but says he will play, Barry Jackson of The Miami Herald reports.
Howard was a full participant in practice the last two days, so he should be a full go against the Titans barring any setbacks on Saturday. With Byron Maxwell (hamstring) also expected to play, the Dolphins should have a fully healthy secondary Sunday.
The Canada Revenue Agency and Revenu Québec are looking for volunteers to complete tax returns.
Their job will be to help low-income people fill in their tax returns free of charge so that they can receive the benefits and tax credits to which they are entitled.
Volunteers, who will receive online training, will also be able to help taxpayers who have difficulty completing their returns and who can’t afford professional services.
Last year in Quebec more than 3,550 volunteers helped nearly 164,000 people complete their federal and provincial returns.
Those interested in volunteering can visit revenuquebec.ca/benevole.
Cristiano Ronaldo was subbed off against Levante.
Sergio Ramos put Real Madrid ahead on the 11th minute but Emmanuel Boateng levelled three minutes before the break.
Isco, who replaced Gareth Bale midway through the second half, then slotted home what looked to be the winner nine minutes from time.
Zidane then withdrew Ronaldo, presumably thinking that the win way already in the bag, and Marco Asensio entered the frame.
But Giampaolo Pazzini rescued a point for the relegation-threatened side with only one minute left on the clock.
The Arizona Animal Control Association has announced Angela Olander, from the Chino Valley Police Department Animal Control Division, has been selected as the Arizona Animal Control Officer of the Year. Olander has been an Animal Control with Chino Valley since 2015. Officials say her level of dedication to animal safety was noticed not just in Chino Valley but statewide as she won this award, beating out full time Animal Control Officers from all over the State of Arizona.
Fanny Packs Are Trending In a Major Way
My father used to always carry a fanny pack when we went on family vacations — something I was not too keen on back in the day. Watching him reach into this tiny leather waist bag would fill me with pangs of embarrassment, because, well, I thought fanny packs were just not that cool. Well now, I think I owe my dad some belated props because fanny packs are back in a major way and it turns out all these years, he was just way ahead of the curve. We've been seeing more and more celebrities rocking the accessory, most notably Kendall Jenner, who has been wearing a LOT of them lately, either snugly around her waist, or slung across her body to switch it up a bit. Yes, folks, the fanny pack is actually chic in 2017 and I'm sure papa dukes is probably ready to break his old one out again. And this time, there will no need for me to pretend like I don't know him. Below, check out a few celebrities rocking their fanny packs, making them look dope and not at all dweeby.
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The community support service is for people with dementia who need support to carry on doing the things they enjoy or to try new activities. This may include support with some daily living activities, as well as leisure and social activities. The service is based on an individual assessment and can be provided at home or in the community.
The jury considering the fate of a Minnesota police officer charged with manslaughter in the shooting death of a black motorist is set to begin a third day of deliberations. A San Francisco hospital has received multiple victims from a shooting at a sprawling UPS warehouse and customer service center.
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KALAMAZOO, MI -- Three people were arrested following a home invasion in Oshtemo Township.
Kalamazoo County Sheriff's deputies responded to a call of a home invasion at 12:49 p.m. Wednesday, May 30, in the 10000 block of West KL Avenue.
On the scene, the homeowner told police he returned home to find two men and a woman inside his house taking his property. All three suspects ran from the residence into surrounding neighborhoods and woods. The sheriff's office received help from the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety K9 unit and Michigan State Police to find the suspects.
All three suspects, a 37-year-old man, a 28-year-old man and a 35-year-old woman, were arrested and lodged at the Kalamazoo County Jail on felony charges including home invasion, the sheriff's office said in a press release.
Philip Acinapuro, Sr., Garden City: The defending county champion in foil went 25-1 in dual meets last season.
Steven Grams, Jr., Great Neck South: Won the county title in epee last season and went 21-0 in dual meets.
Jake Hempe, Jr., Newfield: The Long Island fencer of the year in 2017, Hempe went 45-1 in dual meets and won the county title in foil.
Ben Rogak, Jr., Ward Melville: Went 28-3 in epee and won the individual county title while leading Ward Melville to another team championship.
Edmond Wu, Sr., Great Neck South: Won the county title in sabre and went 24-8 in dual meets last season.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. lost 33,000 jobs in September after Hurricanes Harvey and Irma hit Texas, Florida and other Southeastern states. It was the first decline in six years.
The Labor Department says the unemployment rate fell to 4.2 percent from 4.4 percent, the lowest level since February 2001.
Looking past the hurricanes’ impact, the job market and economy generally look healthy. Some economists expect job growth to rebound in the coming months as businesses in the area reopen and construction companies ramp up repair and renovation work.
Last month’s drop was driven by huge losses in a restaurants and bars, which shed 105,000 jobs, a sign of the damage to Florida’s tourism industry.
FLORENCE, SC ( WMBF) – Carolinas Hospital System and Healthy Woman will commemorate Breast Cancer Awareness Month by offering extended hours every Thursday throughout October for women to receive mammograms, according to a press release from the hospital.
The purpose of the “Mammography Marathon” is to make it more convenient for women to get preventative screenings. Mammograms are able to detect breast cancer when there are no signs or symptoms, the press release states. No doctor orders are required for this event.
For more information on the “Mammography Marathon” click here or call 843-674-4525 to schedule your appointment.
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On Monday’s broadcast of CNN’s “New Day,” Charlottesville, VA Mayor Michael Signer stated that President Trump missed the mark by not specifically condemning white supremacists.
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Signer said, “I’ve already spent enough time talking about Donald Trump. He is our president, with respect. But, I think it speaks for itself. He had his moment. I mean, these are times for leadership. He already seems — thinking about working families and solutions, which I have to do all the time as a mayor of a city like this, is just kind of put action on the table and get things done. He kind of had his opportunity and he whiffed, and I think that speaks for itself.”
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Recently actor Josh Brolin went to a costume as his character from beloved kids movie "The Goonies" and everyone was all like "Hey, they should make a sequel" and stuff. Corey Feldman, Sean Astin, Jonathan Ke Quan and Jeff Cohen.
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ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan is still mulling Afghanistan's recent overtures, including an invitation that Pakistani prime minister visit Kabul.
Analysts widely see the offer as a good sign, underscoring that dialogue between the two often uneasy neighbors is key to defeating militants on both sides of the border.
Pakistan, however, says it wants to consult the country's political and military leadership before accepting Afghan President Ashraf Ghani's invitation.
The invitation follows a visit last weekend to Kabul by Pakistan's National Security Adviser Nasser Janjua and also last month's offer by Ghani of unconditional talks with the Taliban.
The Taliban have not responded yet.
Pakistan's foreign ministry spokesman Moahmmad Faisal said on Tuesday the country's political and military leaders are carefully considering the invitation in order "to prepare a brief for the prime minister."
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Already years in the making, the long-awaited Cleveland Bradley County State Veterans Home is still a work in progress, but the Tennessee State Building Commission's official acceptance last Already years in the making, the long-awaited Cleveland Bradley County State Veterans Home is still a work in progress, but the Tennessee State Building Commission's official acceptance last spring of the 27-acre site on Westland Drive came as a giant step for the local initiative. The hurdle was so huge - for both the Southeast Tennessee Veterans Home Council and state veterans services leaders who have lobbied long and hard for the local facility - that Cleveland Daily Banner editors and staff writers ranked it as No.
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“By introducing these crafts to new audiences, whether this is an international designer brand or the children of SCB, there is a realisation that the intricate handiwork involved is not merely a design, but that the craft is also an ethical, authentic and cultural labour of love,” she said.
A 19-year-old Clemson University student was found dead over the weekend.
Bowen Paul Ellis died Saturday. He was a sophomore forest resource management major from Mount Pleasant, according to Clemson officials.
The Anderson Independent reported that Clemson police responded to a 911 call around 4:45 p.m. Saturday and contacted the Pickens County Coroner's Office shortly after.
“The Clemson family is heartbroken at the news of this loss," Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students L. Christopher Miller said in a release. "Please keep Bowen's family in your thoughts and prayers."
Clemson's Counseling and Psychological Services is providing grief counseling for students. Anyone who want to speak to a counselor can call 864-656-2451.
An autopsy will be performed to determine the cause of death.
J. Henry Stuhr's Downtown Chapel of Charleston is handling the arrangements.
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Following a segment about the return of First Dates, the topical magazine show visited Southall based Asian marriage introduction service, Suman Marriage Bureau, to speak to main matchmaker Parag Bhargava.
However, when Parag spoke to the camera, he explained that he creates matches based on religions including "Sikh, Hindu, Gujarati, Muslim and English".
Pointing to a row of folders, Parag explained: "So here we have all our files which are divided in to men and women, and then according to religions.
"So we've got the Sikh, Hindu, Gujarati, Muslim and English. It's a lot more in depth. It goes into caste, education, the height, the family background, which then does provide you with a much stronger foundation for that marriage if it were to take place."
The Korea Meteorological Administration(KMA) on Tuesday issued a typhoon warning for southern waters off Jeju Island as Typhoon Prapiroon is approaching the country's southernmost island.
The latest forecasts from the weather agency show the typhoon shifting direction and heading towards the East Sea.
As of 3 a.m. Tuesday, Prapiroon was heading north passing waters 310 kilometers off Jeju, prompting the KMA to raise its typhoon alert for the island’s southern waters by one notch. It is expected to be closest to Jeju at around midday.
The season's seventh typhoon is expected to pass waters 90 kilometers off the southern port city Busan at 9 p.m. Tuesday and reach waters off the Dokdo islets in the East Sea at 9 a.m. Wednesday.
The typhoon is not expected to hit the mainland, but heavy rain and strong winds are still forecast in Gangwon Province and the southern coastal areas on Tuesday and Wednesday.
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The Cardinals might as well hire some roadies of their own, because they’re going to have to go on tour during the middle of their training camp this summer.
Via Kent Somers of the Arizona Republic, the Cardinals will be displaced from University of Phoenix Stadium for the second year in a row by a rock and roll concert.
Team president Michael Bidwill said during an interview on Arizona Sports 98.7 FM that the upcoming Metallica tour will force the team to leave its facility for several days in the middle of camp.
“We’ve got a couple of different options that we’re exploring,” Bidwill said. “I think it’s going to be a road trip.”
Last year, they had to skip out of town while Guns N’ Roses took over their building, and they slid over to San Diego for joint practices with the Chargers prior to a preseason game. It’s likely they’ll try to build another such trip in once the preseason schedule is set later this spring.
Columbia Police are investigating a shooting early Monday morning.
Columbia dispatchers say the shooting was reported in the 2500 block of Cherry Street, just off Millwood Avenue near Santee Avenue at about 12:30 a.m. Monday.
Columbia Police say the male victim is in stable condition.
No other information was released but CPD says it is working on updates.
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Broward Sheriff's Office detectives released video Thursday of two skinny burglars hitting a pair of cars in front of a Lauderdale-by-the-Sea home. Sheriff's deputies are looking for two men, one wearing a clown mask and the other wearing what appears to be a werewolf mask, who robbed a 7-Eleven in Wesley Chapel, Florida on the morning of April 13, 2017.
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BERLIN (AP) — Police say one man has been killed and two people injured in a knife attack on a train in the northern German city of Flensburg.
Federal police said in a statement the incident took place Wednesday at around 7 p.m. local time.
They said the details of the attack were not clear yet, but that one of the injured was a 22-year-old female police officer. The statement said she appeared to have used her pistol, suggesting she may have killed the man.
German daily Bild reported that following a dispute, one man attacked another man with a knife and then a police officer who was called to intervene.
The German news agency dpa reported the Flensburg main train station had been evacuated and service to Flensburg had been interrupted temporarily.
Weddings can be expensive affairs but high street retailer B&M has released a new selection of wedding accessories to make your big day that bit more affordable with prices starting at just one pound.
The new wedding range includes items to take shoppers from the hen do to the ceremony with novelty selfie wedding props (£1.49) and wooden ‘love’ confetti (£1.49) all included.
The range also includes white rose button (two pack) for £2.49 and even a wedding bouquet for just £1.00.
The discount retailer is also selling ‘Happily Ever After’ wedding flutes for £5.99 so couples can raise a toast to celebrate their nuptials.
The latest bridal accessories comes after its competitor Poundland launched a wedding range last year.
Baku. 16 December. REPORT.AZ/ Japan plans to allocate $ 46 bln defense budget for the next fiscal year, Report informs citing Interfax.
It was reported that essential part of the sum will be allocated to purchase more weapon systems to strengthen its missile defence against the threat posed by North Korea.
Much of the increase will go on protecting Japan against North Korea's nuclear weapons and missile development.
If this proposal is approved, the military budget for the fiscal year beginning in April 2018 will be a record high for Japan.
The measure would mark the sixth straight year of increases in Japan’s defense outlays
Yesterday, the Japanese authorities unilaterally expanded the sanctions list regarding enterprises and individuals of the DPRK.
In this March 15 file photo, U.S. Navy aircraft carrier, the USS Carl Vinson approaches to participate in the annual joint military exercise called Foal Eagle between South Korea and the United States, at Busan port in Busan, South Korea. The aircraft carrier is named for a rural Georgia congressman with a global vision for the Navy. Jo Jung-ho AP file
The Residences at Haverhill affordable housing community has broken ground near West Palm Beach after securing $23.15 million in financing.
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Miley Cyrus had a little fun with Jimmy Fallon during her appearance on The Tonight Show on Wednesday night (June 14) in New York City.
The 24-year-old singer played a game with him called “Google Translate Songs” where they sang some famous tracks, but translated the lyrics using Google – which doesn’t always give you the exact translation.
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Miley belted out Ed Sheeran‘s “Shape of You” and some other songs.
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And in case you missed it, Miley and Jimmy also wore disguises on the subway and performed her hit “Party in the USA”!
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An early morning storm caused quite a bit of damage in Cedar Rapids.
Police say they started receiving calls at 5:50 a.m.
Several tree limbs came down across the city.
Multiple power lines were impacted by the storm as well, leaving some without power for hours.
Joe Love heard a large tree branch come down near his home.
"I heard this big old pop and I looked out my window and it was a tree limb laying right on the sidewalk I said wow," he says.
Wow is the same word Rick Whiteaker used to describe the moment he realized a large portion of his tree came down in his yard.
"I go wow you know, this is you know one of the big pine trees that's been around here for at least 50-60 years," he told us.
No one was injured in the storm.
Among the cleanup a second storm swept through around 11:30 this morning dumping heavy rain.
Report: Chris Hogan to play vs. Dolphins
The New England Patriots will need all the help they can get on offense Monday night with Rob Gronkowski suspended, and they are hoping the return of Chris Hogan will help fill some of the void.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that Hogan, who has missed the last four games with a shoulder injury, is expected to play against the Miami Dolphins.
Patriots’ WR Chris Hogan, who has missed the last four games with a shoulder injury, will play tonight vs. Miami Dolphins, per league source. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 11, 2017
Hogan has been with the Patriots the past two seasons, and he has become one of Tom Brady’s most trusted targets. The 29-year-old caught five touchdown passes in eight games prior to injuring his shoulder.
Gronkowski is serving a one-game suspension for a vicious cheap shot on a Buffalo Bills defender last week, so New England will have to rely on its wide receivers and running game in Miami.
In this enhanced episode, a squirrel travels hundreds of miles to see Dr. K, a goat has serious udder trouble, and vet tech Dyanne's bunny needs help.
Other producers and co-creators of AMC Networks' (AMCX -0.2% ) smash hit The Walking Dead are joining co-creator Frank Darabont in a lawsuit against the network that could amount to the biggest profits litigation in television history.
Damages to AMC could reach $1B and most definitely have an effect on the future of the program -- and possibly of the network itself.
Co-creator Robert Kirkman (who built the comic book that the series is based on) and producers Gale Ann Hurd, Glen Mazzara and David Alpert are joining in with their own claims that they're being cheated by accounting irregularities.
As in Darabont's suit, the plaintiffs question the amount "paid" by the network to its own studio arm for airing rights.
AMD's imputed license fee has moved from $1.45M per episode (in the first four seasons) to $2.4M, but is less than non-imputed license fees paid to outside series Better Call Saul and Mad Men (which haven't commanded TWD's killer ratings).
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The price of a barrel of Azeri Light crude oil increased $0.76 to stand at $57.42 on the world markets.
On NYMEX (New York Mercantile Exchange) cost of the US Light crude oil decreased $0.35 to trade at $52.85. Price of the Brent crude oil at the London ICE (Intercontinental Exchange Futures) fell $0.32 to stand at $55.65
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The White House has been under a lot of scrutiny for the last couple weeks, as suspicions that President Donald Trump and his associates colluded with Russia have been mounting on the daily. Saturday Night Live got the whole administration together to take a moment to reflect on their recent troubles in the musical cold open of its Season 42 finale on Saturday night.
Alec Baldwin's Donald Trump sat at the piano while Mike Pence (Beck Bennet), Kellyanne Conway (Kate McKinnon), Eric Trump (Alex Moffat), Donald Trump Jr. (Mikey Day), Sarah Huckabee Sanders (Aidy Bryant), Melania Trump (Cecily Strong), Ivanka Trump (Scarlett Johansson), and Steve Bannon (the grim reaper) gathered around him to sing "Hallelujah" by Leonard Cohen.
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Of course, at the end of the song, Trump insists that he did nothing wrong. "But I can't speak for these people," he says.
A fitting way to start Alec Baldwin's last show as Donald Trump, if you ask us.
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Australia has a mighty problem with women, and it’s more deep-seated and discriminatory than individual statistics suggest.
It starts when our girls are young and follows them through school, parenthood and work.
And it doesn’t rest until their superannuation balance - between the ages of 60 and 64 - differs by 52.8 per cent from their male counterparts.
Let’s start with children earning pocket money: boys receive $13 on average and girls, $9.60.
When Dr Terry Fitzsimmons from University of Queensland’s Business School told a group of leaders from girls’ schools across Australia that, you could hear the collective intake of breath.
Officials at the St. Lucia Tourist Board (SLTB) say the St. Lucia tourism authority will be a reality by July, 2017.
Chairperson Agnes Francis says the legislation needed to establish the body will be tabled in parliament at the end of June.
She joined tourism minister Dominic Fedee on Friday to update the press on the transition and other tourism matters.
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Audio description is the insertion of audio-narrated descriptions of a television program's key visual elements into natural pauses in the program's dialogue, which makes video programming more accessible to individuals who are blind or visually impaired.
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About 500 people from Edmonton’s vulnerable inner-city community filled their stomachs at a huge holiday meal served at the Hope Mission on Easter Monday.
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An arrest has been made in connection to a shooting Tuesday in Annaville. 40-year-old Sarah Leija was arrested for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, according to the Corpus Christi Police Department.
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Toronto FC will hold its victory parade through the downtown core of the city today, two days after winning its first MLS Cup in franchise history.
Toronto beat the Seattle Sounders 2-0 in the championship game at BMO Field Saturday night, becoming the first Canadian team to win the MLS Cup.
The parade is scheduled to start outside Toronto's Air Canada Centre around noon ET and wrap up with a fan rally at Nathan Phillips Square.
Toronto (20-5-9) was the best team during the regular season and set a record with 69 points — the most ever in MLS history.
Led by captain Michael Bradley and forwards Sebastian Giovinco and Jozy Altidore, the Reds set franchise records for wins (20), goals scored (74), fewest goals allowed (37), shutouts (13), home wins (13), home points (42), road wins (seven) and road points (27).
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I spent 40 minutes in the Sleeping Beauty castle breezeway just now trying to defeat a Lugia raid boss, finally defeated it, then failed to catch it despite making 1 excellent throw and 4 great throws. 😟
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A 31-year-old man who escaped from the custody of a medical facility in the city’s west end on Thursday has been located, police confirm.
Ijahim Peter had been last seen in the vicinity of Queen Street West and Shaw Street at around 10 a.m. on Thursday but was apprehended on Friday after police made a public appeal for information regarding his whereabouts.
At the time, police said that Peter was known to be “violent and dangerous” and expressed concern about his safety and the safety of the public.
It is not immediately clear where Peter was located.
Kosovo is home to a large number of Arsenal supporters and they continue to show their love for the club in somewhat unconventional ways
Welcome to the third installment of the Fan Spotlight Series inspired by McDonald’s new Signature Crafted Recipe sandwiches. In this series, we shine a light on how fans creatively celebrate and support their teams.
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Ahead of this weekend's Premier League clash between Arsenal and Everton, we talked to Adam, an avid Arsenal supporter, about the Gunners fans he came across while living in Malawi and how they displayed their passion for the team.
Welcome to the third installment of the Fan Spotlight Series inspired by McDonald’s new Signature Crafted Recipe sandwiches. In this series, we shine a light on how fans creatively celebrate and support their teams.
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LONDON (Reuters) - Britain has two proposals on how to secure a frictionless border with EU member Ireland after Brexit, a new customs partnership or a “highly streamlined approach” to customs, Northern Ireland minister James Brokenshire said on Sunday.
“We set out two proposals in relation to how we would deal with the issue of tariffs, how we would deal with those sorts of elements in relation to customs whether that be a new customs partnership where we would effectively apply a similar or the same tariff that the EU currently applies to goods coming into the EU, or a highly streamlined approach with effectively exemptions that would apply for small business,” he told Sky News.
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With the arrest of two persons, the police claimed to have busted a cricket gambling racket from Rattamral area.
According to a police spokesman, Rattamral police during a search operation conducted in its jurisdiction on Wednesday netted Sarwar Khan and Asad, allegedly involved in online betting over cricket matches.
The Police team also recovered two LEDs, seven telephone sets, three mobile phones, three laptops, four satellite receivers and other items from their possession. The spokesman informed that the accused have been handed over to FIA for further investigation.
Meanwhile, he informed that Doplin Force recovered eight pistols with a large number of rounds of different bores from eight accused who arrested during routine checking in one month period.—APP
My back to work after the first snowstorm of the season morning train reads:
• A stunning new study shows that Fox News is more powerful than we ever imagined (Vox)
• Index Funds Rule the World, But Should They Rule You? (MoneyBeat)
• Benoit Mandelbrot’s Ideas about Investing and Markets (Made as Simple as Possible, but not Simpler). (25iq)
• The Bad Product Fallacy: Don’t confuse “I don’t like it” with “That’s a bad product and it’ll fail” (Andrew Chen)
• 52 things I learned in 2017 (Medium)
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Workers stage rocks at a dam overlook parking lot on Monday. They are being trucked across the dam and dumped into erosion that developed when the emergency spillway overflowed.
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Investigators are looking for a burglar who stole more than $700 worth of cigarettes from a North Philadelphia business.Cameras captured the intruder filling up several trash bags with cartons inside the Sky Beer and Steak Deli early on the morning of March 14th.Police say the thief broke into the Germantown Avenue store by forcing open the exhaust vent on the roof.Anyone with information about the crime is asked to contact Philadelphia police.------
Indonesian police on Monday blocked plans by hardline Islamist groups to guard polling booths during Wednesday's vote for Jakarta governor, citing the potential for clashes in an election that has stoked religious tensions. A worker carries a box with ballots during preparations for the second round of an election for Jakarta's governor in Jakarta, Indonesia April 15, 2017.
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PE backed defaults climb in US levfin Claire’s Stores was the latest retailer to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Monday, joining a handful of other private equity owned companies that became credit casualties last week. While CLO managers have generally traded out of the names, some older deals might be stuck with the loans, wrote Wells Fargo analysts on Monday.
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It might be time to forget the Riyad Mahrez saga, but Leicester City failed to put the whole ordeal behind them once again as they were held to a 1-1 draw at home to Swansea.
Jamie Vardy has put Claude Puel's side into the lead at the King Power Stadium, but a header from Federico Fernandez at a corner meant the sides shared the spoils.
Kelechi Iheanacho had a shot cleared off the line for Leicester, while Wilfred Ndidi had a goal ruled out for offside.
We were there to bring you all the build-up, team news, goals, action and reaction from the King Power Stadium this afternoon on our live matchday blog.
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It's not the first video that appears to show alleged abuse by Myanmar authorities
London (CNN) The Myanmar government has launched an investigation into police brutality against members of the Muslim Rohingya minority after video has emerged that appears to show police beating civilians in the west of the country.
The selfie-style video was filmed on November 5, according to the office of State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi, and after it was posted to YouTube on Saturday, quickly went viral.
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It's the first time the government has announced an investigation into police brutality against the Rohingya ethnic minority in the restive Rakhine State since the area was put under lockdown following an attack on border guards in October.
Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi has been accused of turning a blind eye to the Rohingya minority.
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South Korean golfer Park Sung-hyun has won the KPMG Women's PGA Championship, capturing her second career LPGA major title.
Park claimed the championship at Kemper Lakes Golf Course in Illinois on Sunday after beating her compatriot Ryu So-yeon and Japanese teenager Nasa Hataoka in a playoff.
After Hataoka was eliminated in the first playoff hole, Park beat Ryu with a birdie to take home about 610 million won in prize money.
Park secured her second major since her victory in the U.S. Women's Open in July 2017. The latest win is Park's second victory of this season since she won the Volunteers of America LPGA Texas Classic in May.
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Video footage of the robbery suspect was released (WFIE)
Evansville Police are searching for a robbery suspect.
It happened at the Chuckles on South Weinbach Ave. around 5 a.m. on Wednesday.
Video footage of the robbery suspect was released.
We're told the suspect is 5'11" to 6'2" and weighs between 175 to 200 pounds.
The Vanderburgh County Prosecutor's Office tells us the suspect entered the gas station and immediately demanded money while pointing a gun at the clerk.
If you have any information on who the suspect is, you are asked to call the police or the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78- CRIME.
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Uruguay's Luis Suarez celebrates after the round of 16 match between Uruguay and Portugal at the 2018 soccer World Cup at the Fisht Stadium in Sochi, Russia, Saturday, June 30, 2018. Andre Penner AP Photo
BEIJING, April 12 China's producer price inflation cooled for the first time in seven months in March as iron ore and coal prices tumbled, pressured by fears that domestic demand is not strong enough to absorb surging supplies of steel.
The producer price index (PPI) rose 7.6 percent from a year earlier, in line with economists' expectations for a moderation from the previous month's gain of 7.8 percent.
China's consumer price index (CPI) rose 0.9 percent from a year earlier, edging up from February's 0.8 percent but slightly below analysts' forecasts, the National Bureau of Statistics said on Wednesday.
Analysts polled by Reuters had predicted March consumer price inflation would edge up to 1.0 percent but remain well within the central bank's comfort zone, giving it room to continue with a gradual pace of monetary policy tightening without risking crimping economic growth. (Reporting by Nicholas Heath and Yawen Chen; Editing by Kim Coghill)
Kardashian West reportedly en route to White House to advocate for prisoner
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WASHINGTON (AP) - Reality TV star Kim Kardashian West is en route to the White House to advocate on behalf of a great-grandmother serving a life sentence in prison.
That's according to a person familiar with the visit who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss it publicly. Kardashian West has urged the president to pardon 62-year-old Alice Marie Johnson, serving a life sentence without parole for a non-violent drug offense.
She's been in touch with Jared Kushner, Trump's son-in-law and senior adviser. He oversees the administration's push to overhaul the nation's prison system.
It's unclear whether Kardashian West will meet with President Donald Trump, but the president often invites visitors into the Oval Office.
She tweeted Wednesday, "Happy Birthday Alice Marie Johnson. Today is for you."
Smith did not participate in Monday's practice and is considered day-to-day with a knee injury.
Smith played 13 minutes but failed to score off the bench in Monday's Game 1 victory over the Hawks, and this is the first report of the big man dealing with any sort of injury. With the Wizards off until Wednesday, the expectation is that Smith will be back and healthy, but with Ian Mahinmi (calf) still out, Washington's depth in the frontcourt could be light if Smith can't play.
Some doctors in Nigeria use candlelight to perform operations due to the dearth of funding for the sector, a medical practitioner told a Senate panel during a public hearing on the 2017 budget yesterday. Benjamin Anyele, chairman, Health Sector Reform Coalition, said this when he delivered a keynote address to the surprised lawmakers. “It has…
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Taylor Hall returned to ice with the Devils for Monday's morning skate prior to their 7 p.m. game against the Boston Bruins.Hall missed the team's previous two games due to a lower body injury.7 New Year's resolutions for DevilsHowever, forwards Travis Zajac and Jacob Josefson were both absent from morning skate due to illness.
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DALLAS — A Texas family is suing Apple over the death of their daughter. On Christmas Eve in 2014, the car with a Dallas-area family in it was hit by a car driven by a man who was using Apple’s Facetime app on his iphone at the time of the accident. The family’s five-year-old daughter died. The family is now suing Apple in a California court, seeking damages for the death, accusing Apple of not implementing iphone features that would automatically disable Facetime based on technology that calculates highway speeds. No comment from Apple. The family says Apple knew there was a danger because Apple patented a lockout feature in 2008.
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JERUSALEM — Israel's official Holocaust memorial has expressed concern over the violence in Charlottesville, where far-right activists marched with Nazi flags and gave the Nazi salute, and where a counter-protester was killed over the weekend.
Yad Vashem said Monday "in our post-Holocaust global society, there is no room for racism or antisemitism." It warned that Nazi ideology "was a precursor to the eventual murderous policy."
It said the events in Virginia show "we must remain vigilant about educating the public regarding hatred and xenophobia."
Kuumba Festival presents a night of intimate and uplifting girl talk with playwright/performer Trey Anthony and author Andrea Bain. 8 pm. $32-$65.
An official Notorious B.I.G. documentary was announced Monday night at the Berlin Film Festival, Variety reports. Notorious B.I.G.: One More Chance will be directed by Emmett Malloy and Brendan Malloy, and will be made with the full cooperation of the late rapper’s estate and his mother, Voletta Wallace.
It’s unclear when the documentary will be released, but it joins a number of other B.I.G. projects pegged to the 20th anniversary of his death in 1997. Last year, it was announced that the muders of Tupac and Biggie would be the subjects of a new true crime series and a movie starring Johnny Depp. Earlier this month, two songs were released from a new Faith Evans and Notorious B.I.G. album that’s set to drop in May.
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WICHITA, Kan. (AP) - The latest government crop report estimates that more than half of the winter wheat crop in Kansas is in poor or very poor condition.
The National Agricultural Statistics Service reported Monday that 17 percent of the Kansas wheat is in very poor condition with another 38 percent is rated as poor. About 34 percent is rated as fair with just 10 percent in good and 1 percent in excellent condition.
That assessment comes at the same time that topsoil moisture supplies were rated as short or very short across 81 percent of the state.
Their report covers crop conditions for the week ending on Sunday.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate on Monday voted to advance legislation to make it easier to penalise operators of websites that facilitate online sex trafficking, setting up final passage of a bill this week that would chip away at a bedrock legal shield for the technology industry.
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the legislation overwhelmingly last month. It is expected to be sent to and signed by President Donald Trump later this week.
LAS VEGAS (AP) - The Walt Disney Studios has previewed a scene from the Star Wars spinoff "Solo" featuring the card game where Han Solo and Lando Calrissian meet at CinemaCon Tuesday in Las Vegas. The scene cuts off right as the two space scoundrels decide to bet their ships.
The studio also unveiled early footage from its live-action adaption of "Dumbo" and "Aladdin," starring Will Smith as the Genie, and showed the first scene from "The Incredibles 2," which picks up right where the first left off in 2004.
Both "Solo: A Star Wars" story and "The Incredibles 2" hit theaters this summer.
Unlike most studio presentations at the annual theater owner convention, Disney doesn't generally bring out the stars of its films. Instead it lets the footage and behind-the-scenes reels do the selling.
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I am very much inspired by the writings of Murray Bookchin. I have read THE NEXT REVOLUTION three times and still trying to assimilate the brilliant ideas of Murray Bookchin. I have downloaded and watched many videos of Murray Bookchin. I feel the social ecology intensive, 2017 would be very helpful for me to get deep insight of the ideas on social ecology.
Shasta Court proposal for Access to Visitation Grant Funding — To provide Supervised Visitation and Whole-Family divorce education – 2018-2019 funding year
A Shasta Superior Court proposal for Access to Visitation Grant Funding is hosting a bidder’s conference and workshop for vendors that request proposals for the 2018-2019 fiscal year Judicial Council. (The RFP may extend and additional two years.)
All vendor applicants must be a nonprofit agency and have current 501(c)3 status with the IRS.
Attendance at this meeting is mandatory for any subcontractor wishing to bid.
The meeting will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 22, 2017, in Redding Library Community Room—110 Parkview Avenue, Redding, California
In the meetings with Nakumatt last season, either team picked a win across the two legs
Key Ulinzi Stars players are a doubt for the Kenyan Premier League round of 12 matches against Nakumatt FC.
The soldiers will take on Nakumatt in the early kick off at Machakos’ Kenyatta Stadium, but minus Oliver Ruto and Dan Waweru.
“I can’t state for sure whether they will be available or not just yet.
"Both of them have been carrying knocks and we have been very cautious with them in training; as it is they are major doubts,” said Coach Dunstan Nyaudo after his last training session.
The two have been key men in the team this season.
Waweru has appeared in all of the Ulinzi matches this season, netting a goal and providing three assists in the process.
Ruto, one of the two players in the team who have played every minute of every game, has a goal and an assist.
In the meetings with Nakumatt last season, either team picked a win across the two legs.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Nationals say that assistant hitting coach Jacque Jones has been suspended with pay pending an internal investigation.
The team says the suspension is connected to a legal matter.
The club announced Jones' suspension less than a half-hour before the scheduled first pitch of Game 1 of Washington's NL Division Series against the defending World Series champion Chicago Cubs on Friday night.
The 42-year-old Jones retired as a player in 2008 after 10 years with four teams.
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Nassau County investigators found human remains inside the wooded area of a park in Roosevelt on Wednesday that they believe are those of someone killed by MS-13 gang members, authorities said.
“It is, no doubt, an MS-13 murder,” said Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder at a Wednesday afternoon news conference near the park, which was also attended by County Executive Laura Curran and District Attorney Madeline Singas.
The remains were said to be partial bones, according to a law-enforcement official, and were found about 1 mile into the Roosevelt Preserve abutting Frederick Avenue.
Police said investigators began digging in the area Tuesday night.
“This is another grim, troubling discovery,” Singas said. “These are brutal acts.”
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AROUND 100 jobs will be created when a new mushroom growing and packing facility open its doors next month.
Hughes, a Northern Ireland-based family-run firm, is investing in a multi-million-pound production facility on the outskirts of Holme on Spalding Moor, East Yorkshire, to meet increasing demand for home-grown mushrooms.
It is anticipated that the first mushrooms from the plant will be available to British consumers from mid-September.
The first phase of the new production facility is due to be operational in early September. It will create 70 jobs, and this is expected to increase to 100 full-time roles by the end of 2017.
Emmet Hughes, business development director, said: “The world-class facility we’re creating in East Yorkshire is unrivalled in Europe in terms of its efficiency and environmentally-friendly credentials.
“It has been developed after extensive research with some of the world’s most successful producers.”
TORONTO, Aug 14 (Reuters) - The Canadian government on Monday ordered the country's broadcast regulator to reconsider recent decisions to extend television broadcast licenses, saying their terms did not do enough to support the funding of independent, domestic content.
The move affects English-language content funded by the media arms of BCE Inc and Rogers Communications Inc , as well as French-language content from Quebecor Inc and content in both languages paid for by Corus Entertainment.
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CHINESE steel futures bounced back on Monday after a three-day drop as output cuts in the world's top producer deepened in line with China's anti-pollution campaign, tightening supply.
The most-active rebar on the Shanghai Futures Exchange jumped 1.6 per cent to
Tuesday, February 14 – Susan Ricci, the director of the Museum of the American Bison in South Dakota visits with Cara Hetland of South Dakota Public Radio. She reprises a recent presentation called “American Bison: A Survival Story.” ~~~ Continuing with a historical theme, NDSU professor Tom Isern shares a Plains Folk essay called “The Death of Albert T. Vandervall.” ~~~ Federal authorities are investigating a case involving the embezzlement of two-point-six (2.6) million dollars from a beef checkoff program in Oklahoma, raising additional questions about oversight of the federal program, which is funded by fees charged to ordinary farmers and ranchers. Joe Wertz reports for Harvest Public Media and State Impact Oklahoma.
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Baku. 3 February. REPORT.AZ/ The long absence of military conflicts of a global scale is the merit of the United States. Report informs citing the Gazeta.ru this is stated in the Pentagon's nuclear doctrine.
"During the first half of the 20th century, before the US authorities began implementing the doctrine of nuclear deterrence, from 80 to 100 million people died worldwide as a result of the First and Second World Wars, an average of 30,000 people a day," the text reads.
It is noted that, the United States have made "a significant contribution to deterring nuclear and non-nuclear aggression".
MCBRIDE, Okla – Many Oklahoma families decided to celebrate Memorial Day on the water, and one man made a huge catch at an Oklahoma lake.
Game wardens say while camping with friends, Tim Butler and Canton Stafford set out several rods in hopes of catching some catfish action throughout the night.
After checking the rods, Butler noticed that they had a bite.
While trying to pull the fish out of the water, Butler says that the fish stripped all of his line from his reel twice before he was caught.
“He fought the large fish, but said it would have been impossible to land the beast without the help of his buddy Canton!” Oklahoma game wardens posted on Facebook.
The wardens measured the Gator Gar at 6’2″ in length with a 30 1/2 inch girth.
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Retired former super middleweight champion Carl Froch wants Gennady Golovkin to step up his level of competition in 2017 and take some risks like going forward with a fight against Andre Ward , who holds the IBF, WBA, WBO light heavyweight titles. Golovkin is set to defend his IBF, IBO, WBA, WBC middleweight belts against mandatory challenger Daniel Jacobs on March 18th at New York's Madison Square Garden.
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Northbound traffic on the trans-Israel toll road was blocked, Monday afternoon, to remove a truck that was stuck in a traffic lane at the Soreq Interchange.
Traffic police reported congestion from Soreq back to the Kiryat Gat Interchange.
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Minister for Climate Change Mushahidullah Khan Friday said Pakistan has established 19 wetlands in its all four provinces, which were considered one of the most diverse and productive ecosystems supporting rich biodiversity and providing valuable products and services to human beings.
Talking to media here, he said nine, five, three and two wetlands had been established in Sindh, Balochistan, Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa respectively.The minister said: “Sustainable Wetland Management can bring strong political attention and economic opportunities for millions of people through wise use and the maintenance of key socio-economic values related to wetlands.”
He said February 2 was being observed as World Wetlands Day to create awareness of these extremely valuable ecosystems that continue to be among the most threatened.—APP
Rahul Gandhi’s comment comes a day after sources said China maintained a sizeable presence of troops near the site of the Doklam. Photo: PTI
New Delhi: Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday and asked him to explain reports of road construction activity by China in Dokalam if he was done “thumping” his chest.
Gandhi’s comment comes a day after sources said China maintained a sizeable presence of troops near the site of the Doklam standoff with India and had started widening a road, around 12 km from the area of conflict.
“Modiji, once you’re done thumping your chest, could you please explain this?” Gandhi tweeted, tagging a news report headlined, “With 500 Soldiers On Guard, China Expands Road In Doklam”.
Troops of India and China were locked in a 73-day standoff in Doklam that began from 16 June over road construction activity at the India-Bhutan-China trijunction. The tension eased after talks between top officials of both the countries.
When Ocean Resort Casino – the site of the former Revel – opens this summer in Atlantic City, it will include a massive Topgolf Swing Suite.
Boardwalk visitors will be able to play virtual golf in the 26,000-sq. ft. indoor facility, which will include 11 player bays, each with a 16-ft.-wide video screen.
There will also be a virtual putting green, interactive multi-sport games, HDTVs and lounge seating.
New Jersey's first Topgolf location opened in Edison in December. Currently, none are open in Pennsylvania.
A date has not been announced yet for the Ocean Resort Casino opening. Check back for updates.
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Michigan musher Laura Neese, 21, hits the starting line on her next adventure today, the 1,000-mile Yukon Quest race in Alaska and Canada.
Stretching out ahead will be her "Fantastic 14" team of sled dogs from Nature's Kennel in the Upper Peninsula, where Neese works as a guide and is part of its racing team.
It's the second time Neese has tackled the Quest's historic route, which stretches from Fairbanks, Alaska, all the way to Whitehorse, in Canada's Yukon territory.
The course is rugged, and Neese believes her team is ready for the challenge.
Below is a lineup of the dogs who are part of Neese's team, and a little bit about their race credentials and personality, courtesy of Nature's Kennel.
part six of our coverage- the men and women vying for #1 make their way from lower Manhattan to the East Side. (WABC)
A 42-year-old woman from Bay Roberts is dead after a multiple-vehicle collision on Veterans’ Memorial Highway.
Two other people were sent to hospital with minor injuries. Police say the head-on collision happened around 2:30 p.m. Friday between Bay Roberts and North River.
The RCMP say three vehicles were involved in the collision. Traffic analysts have been brought to the scene and an investigation is underway.
For the first day of teacher training at St. Francis Catholic School, teachers were surprised with a day of volunteering opportunities.
50 teachers were split between Christian Help, Scotts Run, and the Shack Neighborhood House.
The Director of Christian Help said it was a wonderful opportunity for their non-profit because it helped them to recover from their Back to School Event.
"And our shelves and our racks were empty. So what the teachers did was restock the shelves in the free store and fill the racks with clothing so that families and parents can come in and shop and get the clothing they need to be more prepared for Back to School," said Cheryl Callen, Director of Christian Help.
St. Francis School will start regular classes with students beginning next Monday, August 21.
The site will be built on the National Mall. (Source: Desert Storm National War Memorial)
After years of efforts, the site for the Desert Storm War Memorial has been approved to be built on the National Mall.
The memorial’s official address will be, 23rd St NW and Constitution Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20037
Operation Desert Storm and Desert Shield were the first major foreign crises for the United States following the Cold War. The memorial looks to honor those that served, along with helping to educate visitors.
A total of 383 service members died during the war.
The next step for the project is to acquire all of the funding needed. Even though the land was donated by the government, no tax-payer money will be used in the construction of the building. Therefore, the National Desert Storm War Memorial Association is seeking donations to help with funding.
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Contempt pleas against Abbasi, Fawad
LHC CJ asked for forming larger bench
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RAWALPINDI: The Lahore High Court Pindi bench Justice Sadaqat Ali Khan accepted two new contempt applications Tuesday against former premier Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and PTI spokesperson Fawad Chaudhry and dispatched them to Lahore High Court chief justice for forming larger bench. Justice Sadaqat Ali Khan during the hearing remarked that because the applications are filed on a serious nature issue so it would be better to dispatch them to the LHC chief justice. Riaz Anjum a resident of Rawalpindi had filed a plea against the former primer through his lawyer Farooq Awan whereas an application against the PTI spokesperson was filed by High Court Bar Association members. The court while declaring both the applications important referred them to the Lahore High Court chief justice with recommendation of formation of a larger bench.
After reading Richard Glover's op-ed piece regarding Australian gun control, a couple of ideas came to mind.
First, what works legislatively in Australia won't work here. We have a constitutional republic; Australia has a parliamentary democracy within the British Commonwealth. Simply stated, there's no Second Amendment in Australia.
Second, there are still enough Americans willing to take responsibility for their own and their families' protection rather than trusting their safety wholly to some government agency or police who show up after the crime has been committed and the damage is done.
Lastly, Mr. Glover, I don't tell Australians how to live, so don't tell Americans how to live. We are two very different cultures.
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April 20 Melexis NV:
* Sales for the first quarter of 2017 were 123.6 million euros ($132.56 million), an increase of 13 percent compared to the same quarter of the previous year
* Expects sales in the second quarter of 2017 to be around the level of 127 million euros
* Q1 gross margin was 56.6 million euros, an increase of 15 pct compared to the same quarter of last year
* For 2017 expects sales growth to be between 11 percent and 15 percent, a gross profit margin around 45 percent and an operating margin around 25 percent
* Q1 net income 25.4 million euros versus 22.8 million euros year ago
* Q1 operating result 31.5 million euros versus 27.5 million euros year ago Source text: bit.ly/2pi0pD3 Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9324 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom:)
The Olympic curling fields are set, with men's and women's teams from Denmark and the Italian men grabbing the last spots during a qualification tournament in Pilsen, Czech Republic.
Sisters Madeleine and Denise Dupont helped the Danish women qualify on Sunday with a 5-4 victory over Italy. Later, their brother, Oliver Dupont, qualified with the Danish men when the team skipped by Rasmus Stjerne beat the Czechs 4-2.
The Italian team is skipped by Joel Retornez, who made his Olympic debut by receiving the hosts' berth at the 2006 Winter Games in Turin.
Denmark joins Canada, Switzerland, Britain, Sweden, Japan, the United States and host Korea as nations with both men's and women's teams in the games.
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Artist Miguel Macias is seen on March 15, 2018, in the humble Mexico City church where he has copied Michelangelo's famous paintings on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. EFE-EPA/Denisse Torres
Artist Miguel Macias shows his copies of Michelangelo's famous paintings on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in a humble Mexico City church, on March 15, 2018. EFE-EPA/Denisse Torres
At his more than 70 years, Miguel Macias walked smiling into a church while receiving congratulations from the faithful gathered there. The compliments were well deserved, since he had spent the last two decades bringing Michelangelo's famous paintings on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel to a humble Mexico City neighborhood, where few can visit Rome to see the originals.
What brought this retired designer to paint an exact replica of Michelangelo's most famous work on the ceiling of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church on the northeast side of the Mexican capital was pure coincidence.
STOCKHOLM, March 30 Swedish fashion retailer H&M reported on Thursday a smaller than expected fall in pretax profit for its fiscal first quarter and said it would launch a new separate brand in the second half of the year.
Pretax profit in the December-February period fell to 3.21 billion crowns ($361.5 million) from a year-earlier 3.33 billion, against a mean forecast 2.87 billion seen in a Reuters poll of analysts.
H&M said local-currency sales increased 7 percent year-on-year in the March 1-28 period.
($1 = 8.8786 Swedish crowns) (Reporting by Anna Ringstrom; editing by Niklas Pollard)
In November 2016, Al Safwa Mubasher Financial Services was approved by Dubai Financial Markets (DFM) for direct access as a broker to the listed stock exchange, allowing it to buy and sell orders for global brokers.
SYDNEY—Former Rio Tinto PLC executive Stern Hu, who was jailed in China for bribery, was freed from prison on Wednesday.
Mr. Hu, the Australian who previously spearheaded sales for Rio Tinto in China, was in 2010 found guilty of charges he accepted around $935,000 in bribes from steelmakers and stole commercial secrets that undermined China’s steel industry.
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Popular comedian Funny Face may have been heard of in a while now but he seems to be entertaining ministers with his performances as they kick their feet up.
He was last Monday invited by Second Lady Samira Bawumia to an event to fete kids.
It was under the auspices of the Samira Empowerment and Humanitarian Projects (SEHP).
A Deputy Minister of Education, Barbara Asher Ayisi, took to the dancing floor to showcase her skills.
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Arkansas attorneys request Nebraska lethal injection info
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Lawyers for Arkansas death row inmates are seeking more information about Nebraska's suppliers for the fentanyl it plans to use for lethal injections.
The Lincoln Journal Star reports that the Arkansas attorneys requested in federal court Monday for a judge to order Nebraska to provide information about where its state prison acquired the opioid painkiller it'll use for an upcoming execution.
The five death row inmates have a pending case in federal court challenging Arkansas' use of midazolam in executions.
The attorneys call fentanyl a "more humane alternative to Arkansas' current use of midazolam," which they say has been linked to several prolonged and tortuous executions.
The lawyers say Nebraska refuses to provide the information that they need to determine whether the drug could be made available in Arkansas.
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - Cherokee Inc:
* JEFFREY BRONCHICK REPORTS 22.1 PERCENT STAKE IN CHEROKEE INC AS OF FEBRUARY 02 - SEC FILING
* JEFFREY BRONCHICK SAYS PURCHASED CHEROKEE SHARES BASED ON BELIEF THAT THE SHARES, WHEN PURCHASED, WERE “UNDERVALUED‍ ”​
* JEFFREY BRONCHICK SAYS IN CONVERSATIONS WITH CHEROKEE, MADE SUGGESTIONS ON ENHANCING COMPOSITION OF CHEROKEE BOARD - SEC FILING Source text - bit.ly/2nyJ5qP Further company coverage:
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Virginia Beach residents along Laskin Road can learn more about upcoming improvements to the roadway at a public meeting Thursday night.
The city’s Public Works Department and VDOT will update the City Council on the long-awaited project and gather feedback from the public
The meeting will be held at First Colonial High School at 1272 Mill Dam Road from 5 to 7 p.m.
You can more about the upcoming project here.
WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump is balancing potential Supreme Court nominees’ political attractiveness, legal record and personal chemistry as he nears his declared July 9 deadline for announcing his choice to succeed retiring Justice Anthony Kennedy.
People familiar with the search said the president interviewed seven Supreme Court candidates on Monday and Tuesday, the final steps before he decides on the second high court nomination of his presidency.
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First look at Season 2 of 'Black Sails' Here’s a first look at the new second season of the Starz drama “Black Sails,” which returns Saturday at 9 p.m. with star Toby Stephens. In the photo above, Capt....
Lady Sif joins up with 'S.H.I.E.L.D.' TV for the kid in each of us who refuse to grow up… “Once Upon a Time” (Sunday, 8 p.m., ABC): The cross-pollinating fairy tale returns for the second half...
'New' girl slings booze for the scurvy dogs of 'Black Sails' How many actresses can say that they’ve acted with David Hasselhoff — in a foreign-language film? Meet Hannah New. The London-born actress, who stars in the new pirate series “Black...
Dramas take on cold, dark wintry feel on screen It looks like the dramas are feeling the effects of this long winter: everything is cold and dark: “The Following” (Monday, 9 p.m., Fox) If you didn’t catch the Season...
TOWNSEND, Tenn. (WATE) – Park rangers are searching for a Blount County teen believed to be lost in the southwestern area of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Austin Bohanan, 18, was reported missing around 6:30 p.m. on Sunday.
Thirteen members of the Park Search and Rescue Team began a ground search Monday morning, focused on the southwest area of the park near Highway 129.
No other details have been released at this time.
ChackApps has released TicktsUp 1.0.1 for iOS, their lifestyle app to scan and save your purchase receipts. TicktsUp is a very simple app with very clear functionality. Simply select the new ticket option, enter a short description, choose a category, and scan the receipt by taking a photo. The app will automatically recognize the edges of the ticket and now it is saved and accessible. Save your receipts and/or warranty on your mobile device. Version 1.0.1 includes minor bug fixes.
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JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli police are scuffling with activists protesting the planned demolition of a Bedouin hamlet in the West Bank.
Police spokesman Micky Rosenfeld says two people were arrested for throwing stones at officers in Khan al-Ahmar on Wednesday. Police could be seen dragging a handcuffed woman and pushing a Bedouin man. A construction vehicle flattened earth near the site.
The village is set to be demolished on an unknown date. Israel agreed to resettle the 180 or so residents in an area 12 kilometers (seven miles) away.
Israel says the structures were illegally built and pose a threat to residents because of their proximity to a highway.
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Critics say it is nearly impossible to get building permits, and that the residents are being removed to clear the way for Jewish settlements.
Drumheller's New Year's baby is twice the story many of us thought it would be.
Dexton and Callie Ryan came into the world early this morning (Jan. 2), although an official time of birth was not released.
The twin boy and girl each weighed about five and a half pounds when mom, Jessica Kent, delivered them. Their father is Cody Ryan.
When we contacted the Drumheller Hospital today we were told that Jessica is recovering and she and the babies should be ready for their first family photograph on Tuesday.
Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office has released a sex offender notification for residents living in the 20,000 block of East Deer Valley Lane in Cordes Lakes. 35-year old Tommy Linton was convicted in 2002 of sexual abuse in the first degree and burglary with the intent to commit sexual abuse. Linton is a level 3 offender or high risk to the community.
March 19 (Reuters) - PRAGMA FAKTORING SA:
* DECIDES TO ISSUE UP TO 100,000 SERIES O BONDS AT ISSUE PRICE OF 100 ZLOTYS/EACH
* SERIES O BONDS TO BEAR VARIABLE INTEREST BASED ON WIBOR 3M INCREASED BY MARGIN Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. — Former Washington State standout Jackie Davis will be joining the Tusculum men’s basketball program this fall announced Pioneer head coach Nick Pasqua.
Davis, a 6-4, 195-pound guard from Long Beach, California, played last season at junior college national power Odessa College as he and the Wranglers captured a NJCAA Region V championship and finished the 2016-1season 28-6 overall.
He began his collegiate career at NCAA Division I Washington State University where he played in 11 games during the 2014-2015 season.
“We are excited to add Jackie to finish out this class. His size and strength at the guard spot will really help on both ends of the floor,” said Pasqua. “We expect him to make an immediate impact on the lineup.”
During his senior season at Rolling Hills Prep in San Pedro, California, he averaged 24.8 points, 5.1 assists, 5.0 rebounds and 1.2 per game. He was named Co-MVP of the Coast League while earning All-CIF and Cal-Hi Sports All-State honors.
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Get the inside scoop on the goings-on inside the FOOD Building from owner and founder Kieran Folliard tonight at Wedge Table. He’ll be joined by producers Red Table Meat Co. (if you’ve ever had the Draft Horse charcuterie, you know they’re maybe the best makers in all of MN) and Baker’s Field Flour & Bread (also incredible), and they’ll also be sharing samples with their stories. 7 PM. Free. —Art Humes
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The Eagles have ruled Cox (calf) out for their game Sunday against the Cardinals, Tim McManus of ESPN.com reports.
Cox's absence for a second straight week will hamper an Eagles pass rush that was only able to hit Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers three times during Philadelphia's Week 4 win. It's expected that Beau Allen and Destiny Vaeao (wrist) will see their snap counts increase with Cox out of the mix, but neither offers much intrigue in IDP formats.
Dorothy May Anderson, 67, of Du Quoin, Ill., formerly of Granite City, died Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis.
Visitation will be 4-6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 18, at Wojstrom Funeral Home & Crematory in Granite City.
The New Braunfels Professional Firefighter's Association's is kicking off their Annual Fan Drive June 16th through July 6th. The donated fans will be distributed to those in the community who need help dealing with the extreme summer heat.
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Karrie Webb gets US Women's Open spot
FAR HILLS, N.J. (AP) — Two-time champion Karrie Webb has received a special exemption to the U.S. Women's Open at Shoal Creek in Alabama.
Webb won consecutive U.S. Women's Open titles by a combined 13 shots when she was at the top of her game. She beat Cristie Kerr and Meg Mallon by five shots at The Merit Club outside Chicago in 2000 and Se Ri Pak by eight shots at Pine Needles in North Carolina a year later.
The U.S. Women's Open at Shoal Creek starts May 31.
Webb received a 10-year exemption for her 2001 victory, and she has remained exempt through other categories every year since then.
The Australian is the first player to receive a special exemption to the Women's Open since Pak in 2016 at CordeValle.
A new report says peregrine falcons are making a comeback in southeastern Michigan.
The state Department of Natural Resources and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service say the region's population has grown from five young birds introduced in 1987 to 15 nesting pairs that reared 30 young birds last year.
The peregrine falcon is still an endangered species in the state, although it's been removed from the federal list.
The population became imperiled as the pesticide DDT accumulated in the falcons and made their eggs fragile.
The report says there were 54 peregrine falcon nest sites across Michigan in 2016.
Peregrines are crow-sized birds with prominent cheek marks on either side of their head. They feed on smaller birds and can reach speeds of 180 mph when diving at prey.
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The Department of Conservation is installing chimneys to extract odours from long-drop toilets along the Whanganui river in an effort to encourage tourists to use the facilities.
Visitors have been reluctant to use the long-drops summer as the smell puts them off, and some have resorted to defecating along the bank of the river and in the bush instead.
"I find that offensive. If they bury it, I wouldn't find it offensive," said local iwi member Waiwai Southern of Te Whanau O Tieke.
DOC says that due to the remoteness of the location, tourists can't expect flushing toilets.
"We're really close to a river. We want to protect our river, so these containment vaults are the best we've got," DOC Senior Ranger Jim Campbell said.
San Diego police have arrested a man suspected of sexually battering and assaulting two teenage women on two different occasions. The teenage woman first reported being sexually battered on Sunday as she walked along 100 S 31st Street.
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Posted: Apr 17, 2017 7:10 PMUpdated: Apr 17, 2017 7:16 PM
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The Dewey City Council met on Monday evening at City Hall for their regular meeting.
The council tabled a Variance Request from Jeff Thomas . The Request was to allow a building that Thomas constructed within the required side-setback at S. Wyandotte St.
The Council will act on the item after they get more information from the home owner, whose house is adjacent to Thomas’s building.
The Council also went over last month’s Sales Tax numbers. The $54,948.54 for March was down 4.6 % from last year – However Dewey City Manager Kevin Trease said that may be due to the state taking back money they overpaid the City of Dewey last month on accident.
Trease is checking with the state to see what the original numbers were in order to compare to years prior.
April 13 Ensync Inc
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× Deadline near to submit Illinois bicentennial coin design
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois residents still have few more days to take a shot at designing a souvenir coin to mark the state’s 200th birthday.
State Treasurer Michael Frerichs says May 1 is the deadline to submit designs for the Bicentennial Coin Contest. He says designs should depict an aspect of Illinois or its history. Contestants may submit an entry online , and the public will be able to vote for their favorite of five designs in June.
The winner will be announced June 18.
Frerichs says the contest is “a great opportunity for residents to showcase their artistic talents and design a bicentennial coin illustrative of the beauty and history of Illinois.”
People may also pre-order coins online. They’re selling for $45 each and will be available around Aug. 1.
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March 19 (Reuters) - Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission
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On Saturday, July 29 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. the Pabst Family will sponsor a free, open house in celebration of the Pabst Mansion’s 125th anniversary.
Located at 2000 E Wisconsin Ave., the Pabst Mansion open house will have self-guided tours, live polka music and concessions for purchase from Shully’s Cuisine, Usinger’s Brats and Pabst Blue Ribbon beer. Pabst family members from around the country will be in attendance and the Pabst Mansion gift shop will be open during the event.
The Pabst Mansion was built between 1890 and 1892 and is considered Milwaukee’s most legendary residential landmark. The house museum is operated by Captain Frederick Pabst Mansion, Inc., which preserves the legacy and impact of the Pabst family in the Milwaukee area community.
For more information on the Pabst Mansion visit http://www.pabstmansion.com/.
A tramper has been airlifted from the Kahurangi National Park after becoming stuck precariously under a steep bank after a fall.
The man activated his locater beacon between Mt Dommet and Ugly River at around 6.30pm yesterday.
Crews from the Nelson-Marlborough Rescue Helicopter say the man slipped while tramping on a higher bank and became stuck precariously on a rock.
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BUFFALO, N.Y. — Chris Chelios and Brian Leetch will be facing off once more: This time as opposing coaches.
USA Hockey has appointed the two Hall of Fame defencemen to serve as coaches at the sixth annual All-American Prospects game in Buffalo on Sept. 21. The game will feature 42 of the top U.S.-born prospects eligible for the 2018 NHL draft.
Chelios and Leetch are both American and have combined to play 44 NHL seasons plus five Winter Games.
Chelios is a three-time Stanley Cup champion and already making the shift to coaching. He was recently named an assistant for the 2018 U.S. Olympic men’s national team.
Leetch is among seven defencemen to score more than 1,000 points, and only the NHL’s second player to win the Calder (rookie of the year), Conn Smythe (playoff MVP) and Norris (top defenceman) trophies.
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April 28 Atoss Software AG:
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President Trump pushes for raising the age to buy assault weapons, arming teachers and improved background checks; Doug McKelway reports from the White House.
18:53 Reported News Briefs Iyar 9, 5778 , 24/04/18 Iyar 9, 5778 , 24/04/18 Trump: agreement possible on Iran deal Read more US President says he and French President Emmanuel Macron can reach agreement of fixes to Iran nuclear deal to prevent a US pullout. ► ◄ Last Briefs
ZION NATIONAL PARK – Zion National Park has reopened Angels Landing and the West Rim after a search and rescue operation.
Officials have not released details about the subject of the search at this time.
The West Rim and Angels Landing Trail is closed for a search and rescue until further notice. — Zion National Park (@ZionNPS) June 14, 2017
There is, perhaps, no actor at the moment more synonymous with New York indie filmmaking than Keith Poulson. His uncanny comedic sensibilities first caught my attention in Bob Byington’s Somebody Up There Likes Me. He’s since honed his mastery of the low-key “throwaway” in dozens of low budget gems and appeared in nearly everything made recently by the prolific Brooklyn filmmakers Alex Ross Perry and Nathan Silver. He got to stretch his wings a bit in Zach Clark’s Little Sister, where he played a severely disfigured Iraq War veteran. We talk about the incestuous world of independent film acting in New York City, why he can’t do sitcoms, and the beauty of Ctrl-F.
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Members of the State House are sworn in Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017, during the opening day of the 2017 Colorado State Legislature at the State Capitol in Denver. If only the Capitol press corps had a lobbyist.
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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Police say a child has drowned at a hotel pool at the oceanfront Saturday night.
Virginia Beach dispatchers say they received a call for an ‘incident’ in the 900 block of Atlantic Avenue around 8 p.m.
Police say it was an accidental drowning.
10 On Your Side’s Aesia Toliver is at the SpringHill Suites by Marriott where detectives are on the scene investigating.
Stay on WAVY.com for updates.
Milano led all Bills with a career-high 11 tackles in Sunday's 13-7 overtime victory over the Colts.
The two teams ran the ball an eye-popping 97 times, the most in an NFL game since 1981, as a December blizzard made the passing game incredibly challenging. Milano, picking up the start over Ramon Humber -- who hasn't been himself after returning from a hand injury -- was one of the beneficiaries of the game conditions, piling up the tackles while playing 51 of 71 defensive snaps. We'll have to see if he continues getting more time than Humber, who only saw 20 defensive snaps.
CINCINNATI (AP) — Police say at least 12 children have been hospitalized, one in critical condition, after a school bus crashed during a multi-vehicle accident.
Police say two toddlers were hospitalized in serious condition after the car they were riding in was struck Monday afternoon by a car whose 23-year-old driver lost control after passing another vehicle. Police say the car the children were in then struck the school bus, causing it to spin into another car. The driver of the children's car was hospitalized in serious condition.
Some 20 students on a bus serving Pleasant Hill Academy were treated at Cincinnati Children's hospital. A 12-year-old girl was critically injured and the bus driver was hospitalized in fair condition.
Police blame excessive speed and say charges are pending against the passing driver.
Pulling drinkable water out of dry air
Imagine a future in which every home has an appliance that pulls all the water the household needs out of the air, even in dry or desert climates, using only the power of the sun.
Our photo of the day is a study in happy yellow.
Even though some may fear their stings, bees are nonetheless symbolic of great things; of good luck and cheer, of community and prosperity. Is it any wonder that this sweet photo of a fuzzy bee, laden with pollen and perched atop a daisy, feels so delightful?
Thank you to photographer richardliebert for this bright spot in the day.
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IT TOOK Rok Vogric seven days to propose marriage to me. Red-faced, gold-bearded and exuberant, Rok—one of the waiters at Pirat restaurant in Piran, a pastel-colored Baroque town of 4,000 on Slovenia’s Adriatic coast—had gotten used to my daily lunchtime order: a warm seafood stew of net-fresh mussels and clams, thick with garlic and wine, known as buzara; and sautéed bietola (chard). If I agreed to marry him, he insisted, he would grow bietola fields in my honor. He knew I was a city girl, he said, unused to village life. “But here in Piran, we are a city in a village.” Over time, this border-town has been...
Quarterback is not only one of the most important positions on the football field, that translates to a recruiting class as well. Natural leaders, players at the position often become the centerpieces to recruiting efforts for other prospects and develop into the face of the class. West Virginia is still in the market for a signal caller in the 2019 class and several options are emerging as prospects high on the board.
WVSports.com takes a look at several of those players and what's the latest with each.
The Town of New Tecumseth is holding a public meeting to discuss the future of the Beeton arena.
A public information open house is scheduled for April 30 to help the public understand the process of updating the feasibility study, concept plans, and business plan for a replacement of the Beeton Memorial Arena.
Representatives from James Fryett Architect Inc. and LeisurePlan International Inc. will be in attendance to describe the process, answer questions, and receive comments from the public.
The town says that community input is critical to identifying priorities for recreational facilities in New Tecumseth.
Study says you’re one of these four types of Facebook users
According to a new study, you probably fall under one of four broad types of Facebook users. Relationship builders are users who love connecting and fostering relationships with their friends and family. Window shoppers are the people who have a sense of social obligation to use the social network. They barely post. Town criers are people who use Facebook just to inform everybody about what’s going on; they don’t feel the need to share details about their personal lives. The final group of people, Selfies, is exactly what it sounds like. Selfies love attention and live for likes, comments, shares, and notifications.
Which one are you?
Read more about this study here.
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With only four episodes to go, David Lynch is revisiting old characters that were supposed to have expanded roles in the latest chapter of his bizarre mystery. Before David Bowie’s death, the legendary musician/actor/human was set to reprise his role as FBI agent Phillip Jeffries, who was on the brink of madness in Fire Walk with Me. Episode 14 was dedicated to Bowie, and fans took to social media in a heartfelt response to seeing Bowie on screen again, over a year and a half since losing him.
David Lynch dedicates Part 14 of #TwinPeaks to David Bowie. pic.twitter.com/cIPxwpCV33 — The Film Stage 📽 (@TheFilmStage) August 14, 2017
Wisconsin has landed a transfer.
Houston safety Collin Wilder announced Monday night on Twitter that he was joining the Badgers.
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“Grateful for another opportunity,” Wilder tweeted. “Without so many people it wouldn’t be possible. I’m betting all in on myself.”
Wilder played in just two games last year before a season-ending knee injury. As a true freshman in 2016, he played in 13 games, mostly on special teams.
A 3-star recruit coming out of Katy, Texas, the 5-foot-11, 195-pound Wilder had an offer from the Badgers but ended up staying close to home.
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TO provide and introduce a South Indian taste to people's food was exactly the reason for Savitri Mudaliar's stall. Ms Mudaliar, who was accompanied by her younger sister Geeta Mudaliar, was one of the few people who sold varieties of food during the TISI Sangam convention at Subrail Park in Labasa yesterday.
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Beckley Police are gearing up for the winter weather that's expected to hit tomorrow (3/14).
Police said with the mild weather we've had so far this winter, people aren't used to driving in the snow.
Unfortunately, accidents do happen with slick conditions, which is why they are urging you to be extra cautious.
Beckley Police said they are prepared and will be on standby for any accidents that could happen. "We're always prepared for weather this time of the year but we haven't had bad weather this year so we're urging drivers to take it slow and if you don't have to go out, stay home," said Cpl. Clark McCormick.
On top of that police are also advising drivers to be aware of their surroundings out on the road. Police will be out tomorrow patrolling the streets working to keep everyone safe.
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HyunA, a former member of the now-disbanded girl group 4minute, topped four charts of QQ Music, the largest music streaming and downloading service in China, for her new single "Lip & Hip," her management said Monday.
The song ranked No. 1 on QQ Music's general new songs chart, general music video chart, K-pop chart and K-pop music video chart, according to Cube Entertainment.
The general new songs chart includes all songs from China, Korea, Japan and America.
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Released last Monday in celebration of the 10th anniversary of her debut, the song rose to the top of iTunes charts of four foreign countries in two days. Its music video has garnered over 8 million views since then. (Yonhap)
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Northern California officials say they are seeking suspects involved in violent clashes over the weekend between supporters and detractors of President Donald Trump in downtown Berkeley.
City spokesman Matthai Chakko says officials will seek to arrest and prosecute anyone involved in crimes last Saturday. He says they are evaluating photographs and video of the skirmishes. Among the videos that have drawn attention is one posted online showing a man punching a female protester in the face.
Police on Monday released the names of 23 people arrested during the demonstrations.
Trump supporters announced a “Patriot Day” rally at the park featuring speeches by members of the alt-right, an amorphous fringe movement that promotes racism, anti-Semitism, misogyny and xenophobia.
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Counter-demonstrators then announced a rally at the same place.
As the sun set over the Gulf of Mexico, the Longboat Key Garden was just beginning their Valentine’s Day celebration.
For the first time, the club hosted an event in honor of the holiday. Club President Susan Phillips said they realized no one on Longboat was having a Valentine’s Day event, so they changed that and hosted “Loving Longboat Key.” The only requirement for attending was that one had to love Longboat, which was proven by those who signed a card for the town as they arrived.
The group and friends gathered at Bay Isles Beach Club and enjoyed champagne, chocolate and other light refreshments before watching the sun set over the beach.
HEALTH Minister Stephen Wade says he didn’t need to tell the public about cancellations of knee and hip replacement surgeries at the Royal Adelaide Hospital due to an infection rate spike.
Mr Wade told Parliament he had been informed of the cancellation of 27 surgeries at the RAH “late last week” by the Health Department, but decided not to disclose it publicly. The infection rate spike only came to light yesterday
“All the information I have received indicated to me the clinicians are dealing with the clinical issue appropriately,” Mr Wade said.
“I do not see the benefit to the public of taking up (Opposition frontbencher Kyam Maher’s) suggestion that somehow the minister needs to direct all clinical responses.”
The 27 elective surgeries were cancelled after four patients who had knee and hip replacements at the RAH. The infection rate of 3.45 per cent was well above the accepted one per cent, which 160,000 Australians contract each year.
Our audience’s strong views on how much danger drones present to our flying
In the past couple of weeks drones have been a hot topic in aviation as news broke of a drone-helicopter collision over New York City and the FAA banned drones from operating at a number of federal landmarks. The question that has been on the minds of personal flyers for years, though, is this: how much risk do recreational and other light drones present to our small airplanes?
The voice of our audience was overwhelming in expressing concern about these remotely controlled or autonomous flying contraptions. A full 71 percent of respondents voiced concern that drones were either a “great risk” (31 percent) or they posed some real risk (41 percent) to light GA.
A minority felt the opposite, that drones either didn’t present “much risk” (17 percent) or they posed “effectively zero risk” to light GA.
Just one precent of respondents voiced the opinion that drones are a positive factor in GA safety.
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Posted: Aug 14, 2017 12:17 PMUpdated: Aug 14, 2017 12:17 PM
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The Washington County Correctional Facilities Authority held a special meeting on Monday to approve a First Amendment to Bond Indenture. Commissioner Mike Dunlap explained what that means, and why.
Commissioner Dunlap says that the financing is complete, and it was flat, so there will not be additional funds needed for that.
This decision came with the recommendation from the Washington County IT department, and is being done with the hope for inmate safety, as well as safety for the county.
The receipt in that meeting was approved as well.
JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) — Cavon Baker tied his career high with 20 points, Quadir Welton had 17 points and 12 rebounds for his seventh double-double, and Saint Peter’s beat Marist 71-46 on Tuesday night.
The Peacocks had a 30-16 lead at halftime after holding Marist to 6-of-25 shooting. Back-to-back Baker buckets and a 3-pointer by Nick Griffin pushed the lead to 47-26.
Griffin finished with 14 points for Saint Peter’s (15-12, 11-6 Metro Atlantic Athletic). Griffin made three of the Peacocks’ nine 3-pointers and Baker grabbed six rebounds to help with a 31-22 rebounding advantage.
Saint Peter’s moved into second place in conference after Iona lost to Canisius 89-83 on Tuesday. Monmouth sits alone in first with a 14-2 conference record.
Khallid Hart hit three 3-pointers and scored 12 points for Marist (6-21, 3-13), which lost its eighth straight. Brian Parker added 10 points.
The latest on developments in financial markets (all times local):
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Hopes that new elections in Italy can be avoided helped send stocks broadly higher in the U.S. and Europe.
The gains early Wednesday on Wall Street erased about half of the market's losses from a day earlier, when investors worried that an impasse in Italian politics could destabilize the euro.
Banks, which took heavy losses the day before, rebounded. JPMorgan Chase added 1.5 percent. U.S. banks were benefiting from a turn higher in bond yields, which allows them to charge higher interest rates on loans.
The S&P 500 index rose 16 points, or 0.6 percent, to 2,706.
The Dow Jones industrial average rose 162 points, or 0.6 percent, to 24,517. The Nasdaq climbed 34 points, or 0.5 percent, to 7,431.
The yield on the 10-year Treasury rose to 2.85 percent.
A crowdfunding appeal has been launched by an award-winning chef to complete a unique new restaurant.
Matt Gillan, former Michelin-starred chef at The Pass restaurant at South Lodge Hotel, Lower Beeding, aims to open the new restaurant in Brighton within weeks.
The unique restaurant will be open by day as the Red Roaster cafe - a top coffee venue - and, by night, as high-end restaurant Pike & Pine.
Four months of refurbishment work have been taking place and Matt has now launched an £80,000 crowdfunding appeal to help finance the renovation of a garden area.
He said: “We set out with an ambitious goal but we certainly didn’t go in to this project financially unprepared. We had a generous contingency fund and were certain we could complete the project on budget. There are certain things you just can’t prepare for and we weren’t prepared for them.”
See https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1071947152/red-roaster-reimagined
Illinois Appellate Court Allows Chicago Sales Tax Sourcing Suit to Proceed
A suit by Chicago to recover tax revenues it alleges other municipalities unjustly retained by allowing the site of certain transactions to be manipulated may go forward, an Illinois appellate court held.
In a September 29 opinion, City of Chicago v. City of Kankakee, the Illinois Appellate Court, First District, First Division reversed the dismissal of Chicago’s claims against two Illinois municipalities that Chicago alleges entered into sales tax rebate agreements with internet retailers to improperly source certain online sales to the municipalities.
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Will Rogers once observed that “Half our life is spent trying to find something to do with the time we have rushed through life trying to save.”
A book of condolence for renowned Ghanaian coach Sam Arday will be opened on Sunday at his family house in Lartebiokorshie.
The former technical director at West African Football Academy (WAFA) died last Sunday in Accra at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital after a short illness.
A statement on WAFA SC's official Facebook page read: ''We wish to inform all sympathizers that a book of condolence for our beloved technical director Mr Sam Arday who died on Sunday, 12 February will be opened from Saturday 18 February 2017 at his father's residence at house No. A364/4, Ayikoi Teiko Cresent, Lartebiokorshie.
''Funeral arrangements will be announced later.''
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Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant on Monday signed into law the earliest protection in the nation for unborn babies. The bill bans abortion after 15-weeks gestation, rolling back the state’s current 20-week limit. It passed through the state legislature by wide margins earlier this month. The Center for Reproductive Rights has promised to challenge the law’s constitutionality in court, calling it “the latest in the state’s string of cruel and unnecessary assaults on reproductive rights.” After the state legislature passed the new restriction, Bryant applauded it as making Mississippi the safest place in the nation for unborn babies. Challenges to the law are likely to take it all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court, which has generally established the standard of viability at 20 weeks gestation.
April 25(Reuters) - Shenzhen Bingchuan Network Co Ltd :
* Says it plans to pay cash 4 yuan per 10 shares as FY 2017 div payment
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While the model posts her fair share of #TBT snapshots, we can't help but fawn over this one in particular — a pint-sized Ratajkowski cuddling with her dad. "You are my dear friend and my greatest inspiration," she wrote on Instagram in honor of her father's birthday.
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Members Of U.S. Army Special Forces Killed In Niger Three Green Berets were killed and two more were wounded in an ambush in Niger. The U.S. special forces are in Niger to train local forces in anti-terrorism tactics to battle violent extremists.
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SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Sam Logwood scored the Lobos’ final six points and New Mexico denied San Jose State its first Mountain West Conference win this season, beating the Spartans 71-68 on Saturday.
Logwood’s basket with 3:50 to go gave the Lobos the lead for good at 64-62. He added another basket and four more free throws in the final 1:49.
Nai Carlisle’s 3-point play with 33 seconds left got the Spartans (3-19, 0-11) within three, but after Noah Baumann grabbed a defensive rebound he had his pass intercepted by Logwood, who was fouled and made 1 of 2 free throws before Ryan Welage’s long 3-point attempt went off the back of the rim.
Antino Jackson scored 17 points, Anthony Mathis 15, Joe Furstinger 12 and Logwood 10 for New Mexico (12-12, 7-4).
Welage scored 22 points and Jaycee Hillsman added career highs of 21 points and 11 rebounds before fouling out with 2:44 left.
This week’s Galloway Past Picture is taken from the Galloway Gazette files and shows a group of local anglers with their trophies.
There is no information on the back of the picture but it looks like it was taken in the mid-seventies from the look of the fashions on display.
If you recognise anyone from the picture and have any knowledge of what it was about and where it was taken please contact Galloway Gazette reporter Louise Kerr by telephone 01671 403029 or email her at louise.kerr@gallowaygazette.com and we will publish the details in next week’s Galloway Gazette.
New Delhi: Rahul Gandhi has been elected unopposed as Congress president, party’s central election authority head Mullappally Ramachandran announced here today.
Rahul Gandhi will collect the certificate formally declaring his ascension to the post on December 16, he told reporters here.
The 47-year-old scion of the Nehru-Gandhi family was the lone candidate in the fray.
Rahul Gandhi succeeds his mother Sonia Gandhi, who remained in the post for 19 years.
The CEA received a total of 89 nomination papers proposing Rahul Gandhi’s name for the top post. All the nomination papers were found to be valid, Ramachandran said.
“Since the withdrawal of date/time is over and as there is only one candidate (Rahul), as per Article XVII (d) of the Constitution of Indian National Congress, I hereby declare Shri Rahul Gandhi elected as president of the Indian National Congress,” Ramachandran said.
Rahul Gandhi became the vice-president of the party in January 2013.(PTI)
Initial Shipment of Su-30SM Fighters Generation 4+ Entered to Form Air Squadron in Kursk Region, Western Military District
(Source: Russian Ministry of Defence; issued July 02, 2018)
Fighter pilots of the aviation regiment of the Western Military District in Kursk region completed the flight with the Initial shipment of multi-purpose fighters of the Su-30CM generation 4+ to the permanent-based airfield.
About 5000 km have crossed the crew, rising to the skies from the airfield of the Irkutsk aviation plant. The flight to the area of permanent residence took about 5 hours. Intermediate stop was performed in the Perm region due to bad weather.
Last year, the first aviation squadron was formed, which was supplied with 12 new Su-30SM fighters. The second air squadron is equipped with MiG-29SMT fighters, which will be replaced by a new generation of fighters.
The aircraft fleet of the military unit will be fully re-equipped before the end of this year.
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* INDIA RAISES 2018/19 LOCAL RICE PURCHASE PRICE BY MORE THAN 200 RUPEES PER 100 KG VERSUS YEAR AGO - GOVERNMENT SOURCE
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– WWE Superstar Kevin Owens took to Twitter and issued the following statement regarding the recent violence in Charlottesville this weekend:
“I hit 1M followers today so I want to take this opportunity to say something. I’ve been pretty out of the loop these past few days and only found out about what transpired in Virginia late last night. I have to be honest, this time I’m almost speechless. What happened is beyond disgusting and sickening. Racism and bigotry is wrong. That’s all there is to it. I’m sad and concerned that my children are growing up in a world like this. All I can say is that my wife and I will do all we can to ensure that our children are part of the solution and the problem. I really hope everyone out there does the same.
Lets try to make the world a better place. Lets love each other. Lets not be pieces of shit to each other.
Good luck.”
CLARE, Iowa (AP) — Two people have been charged with murder following the identification of a body found Saturday near the small central Iowa community of Clare.
Authorities on Monday said they have charged 25-year-old Phillip Anthony Williams, of Lafayette, Indiana, and 26-year-old Mackenzie Lee Knigge, of Clare, with first-degree murder in the death of Jessica Gomez. Williams and Knigge were being held at the Tippecanoe County Sheriff’s Office in Lafayette.
The Iowa State Medical Examiner’s Office on Monday confirmed that a body found Saturday in a field near Clare was the 26-year-old Gomez, of Fort Dodge, Iowa.
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LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - A man arrested in Texas for a Louisville shooting is back in Jefferson County.
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Aaron Hernandez, 23, was booked into the Louisville Metro Detention Center Friday evening. Hernandez is accused of shooting Joshua Rice, 30, and David Kandelaki, 31, in an apartment on Abigail Drive on January 18.
Hernandez has been charged with two counts of murder, burglary and tampering with physical evidence.
Louisville Metro Police detectives said Hernandez was arrested in Fayette County, Texas a few days after the shooting.
Hernandez is being held on a one million dollar bond.
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President Trump is causing confusion — and fear — after a cryptic comment he made to the press following a military dinner at the White House on Thursday.
After summoning the media to a last-minute photo op with “the world’s great military people” on Thursday evening, Trump asked reporters: “You guys know what this represents? Maybe it’s the calm before the storm.”
Adam Schiff, Dianne Feinstein, Nancy Pelosi, among seemingly dozens of Democrats, not to mention half the mainstream media, had been warning us for days that the release of the memo authored by Republican members of the House Intelligence Committee would place our national security at grave risk. "Sources and methods" would be revealed.
Story highlights Petra Kvitova enters draw for French Open in May
Kvitova was injured by an intruder in December
Czech star battling back to fitness after surgery
(CNN) Petra Kvitova could make her long-awaited return to tennis at the French Open in May.
The two-time Wimbledon champion has been out of action since December after an intruder burst into her home and slashed her left, playing hand.
Emergency surgery in the aftermath of the attack helped repair damage to the Czech's tendons and nerves and she has been battling back to fitness ever since.
Now she has entered her name for the French Open draw, to be held in Paris on Wednesday, but warned the tournament may still come too soon for her.
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In a statement on her official Facebook page , Kvitova said: "I wanted to provide a quick (and hopefully positive) update for you.
Police say fake money is showing up in Evansville. EPD seeing fake currency in the #EVV area. Bills are marked with Chinese symbols & dashes on the corner. Do not pass or accept these bills. pic.twitter.com/YwJ82JQ3t0 — Evansville Police (@EvansvillePD) June 14, 2017 If you have any information on who is passing the fake bills around, call the police. Copyright 2017 WFIE. All rights reserved.
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Top seed Dominika Cibulkova suffered a shock first round defeat to world number 161 Antonia Lottner at the Ricoh Open in s’Hertogenbosch.
The former Australian Open champion struggled on her serve throughout and her German opponent took full advantage to pull off a 7-5 2-6 6-4 upset win.
In second round action, seventh seed Lesia Tsurenko made it safely through with a 6-2 6-3 win over Petra Krejsova of the Czech Republic.
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Germany’s Andrea Petkovic fell 6-3 5-7 6-2 to Natalia Vikhlyantseva, and there were also wins for Anett Kontaveit and Carina Witthoeft.
At the Aegon Open in Nottingham, American qualifier Kristie Ahn continued her impressive week with a 6-3 6-1 win over Magda Linette of Poland.
Former Wimbledon semi-finalist Tsvetana Pironkova also reached the quarter-finals as she overcame Kurumi Nara of Japan 6-3 6-2.
Ashleigh Barty eased past Croatian qualifier Jana Fett 6-2 6-1 but another Croatian, Donna Vekic, was a 6-3 6-4 winner over Julia Boserup of the USA.
Arriving at a meeting with EU counterparts in Brussels, Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said Russian denials relating to the poisoning in Salisbury grow increasingly absurd.
A straphanger tumbled onto the tracks at the 96th Street subway station Friday afternoon — and miraculously survived being run over by a train, authorities and witnesses said.
The man, 56, fell onto the northbound tracks of the B/C train at about 2:44 p.m. just as the train was approaching the station, witnesses said. He landed in the track well, and the train ran over him, but he was not struck.
Witnesses in the station said they thought the man was dead until he started yelling for help.
“Everyone was very concerned,” said a station worker.
A, B, C, and D trains were delayed during the rescue.
Emergency personnel took the man to St. Luke’s Hospital with injuries that are not believed to be life threatening.
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain steers his car on the way to getting pole position for the Japanese Formula One Grand Prix at Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka, central Japan, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. Toru Takahashi AP Photo
Turkey has detained eight people so far in the probe for the attack in Istanbul. Terrorism analyst Malcolm Nance joins Chris Jansing to discuss.
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President Trump is the latest in a succession of U.S. presidents pledging unbreakable support for Israel. Last year, for instance, the US signed a $38-Billion military aid package with the Israelis even as Washington pressed Israel to make peace with the Palestinians. As a presidential candidate, Donald Trump signaled an intent to bolster Israel in even more demonstrative ways. But lately, in the early days of the Trump administration, the language of support has become somewhat less robust.
President Trump meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House for the first time today at Noon. The two leaders will hold a joint press conference which can be heard live on WAER. NPR journalists who cover politics, the Middle East and national security will be live-annotating their remarks.
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A Canadian man drowned on New Year’s Eve at Haad Rin beach in Thailand, according to reports.
Global Affairs confirmed to Global News that a Canadian died, but isn’t releasing any other information citing privacy concerns.
“Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the Canadian who passed away in Thailand. Canadian officials have reached out to the family and are providing consular assistance during this difficult time,” spokesperson Austin Jean said in an email.
The Bangkok Post reports that 26-year-old Canadian and another woman, who’s nationality isn’t know, went into the water during a swimming ban due to high waves.
The woman was injured and sent to a nearby hospital.
The Post said the drowning was reported during the countdown on New Year’s Eve, while there were high waves in the Gulf of Thailand.
Haad Rin beach is on the island of Koh Phangnan, in the Southern part of Thailand.
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ALDI is looking to hire workers for its upcoming store in Corinth, Mississippi.
The branch is looking for a store associate, staff manager, and manager trainee.
ALDI will host a hire event for these positions on Wednesday, August 16 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event will be at The Weaver Center at Refreshments Inc. at 101 West Linden Street in Corinth.
The store associate position starts at $11.50 per hour; shift manager starts at $16/hour; manager trainees earn $41,600 per year.
Applicants must be 18 or older to apply, with a high school diploma or GED preferred.
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FM meets Iranian charge d'affaires to Yemen [18/أبريل/2017]
SANAA, Apr 18 (Saba) – Foreign Minister Hisham Sharaf Abdullah met with Iranian chargé d'affaires Mohammed Farhat in the capital of Sanaa on Monday.
At the meeting, the officials discussed Saudi military threats on Red Sea port city of Hodeida, and the consequences of the aggression military escalation in the Red Sea southern strait of Bab al-Mandab that will lead to threaten the international peace and security.
Sharaf renewed the stance of the Supreme Political Council and the national salvation government for reaching an honorable peace for all Yemeni people.
For his part , the Iranian official said the solution in Yemen should be through peaceful political dialogue.
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Wellington’s Cole McLean makes contact for a sacrifice bunt against Keystone. The Dukes won 6-2 despite being outhit 8-7. Ben Higgins had three RBIs and Everett Kropff and Noah Diermyer each posted multiple hits in the showdown. Ben Bliss was the winning pitcher, striking out four in five innings.
Yuval Zaliouk, chief executive officer of Almondina/Y-Z Enterprises Inc. and conductor laureate of the Toledo Symphony, shows his Almondina product, named in honor of his grandmother, Dina Nathanson. Almondina biscuits and toastees are produced at his business in Maumee, where he bakes 180,000 cookies and employs 25 workers.
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The United States Air Force Total Force Band performs in the 128th Rose Parade in Pasadena, Calif., Jan. 2, 2017. The USAF Total Force Band kicked off the Air Force 70th Birthday celebration playing several venues in Southern California culminating with their appearance in the 128th Rose Parade. The band is comprised of active duty and Air National Guard musicians from around the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Louis Briscese)
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Police Chief Ken Burton and the Public Safety team search for ways to make the community safe so citizens can work, learn and play no matter where they live in Columbia. The team’s goal is to improve citizen satisfaction with police and fire services.
A suspected terrorist who shot dead two police officers and a trainee teacher while on day release from prison is thought to have murdered another man the day before launching his bloody rampage in the Belgian city of Liege, prosecutors have said.
Black-clad Benjamin Herman, 31, “hunted down” his two female police victims, aged 44 and 53, before attacking them from behind with a knife and executing them with their own guns on Tuesday morning.
Brandishing the pistols, the Belgian shot dead 22-year-old Cyril Vangriecken, who was in his car, before taking a female hostage at a nearby high school.
Herman was gunned down by elite officers, who shot him 20 times, after he shouted “Allahu Akbar” and fired on police, wounding four.
The hostage, a cleaning lady, was unharmed and local media reported she was freed by Herman after telling him she was Muslim.
Video: How the attack on the Belgian city of Liege unfolded
3 businesses in violation of Flagstaff minimum wage law
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Flagstaff's Office of Labor Standards says it received 17 complaints about the city's minimum wage in the first six months it was tasked with enforcing the wage law.
The Arizona Daily Sun reports 12 cases were not investigated further because the complaint was received anonymously, did not follow up with supporting information, was outside the scope of the labor standards office or did not represent a violation of the minimum wage law.
Of the three investigations where employers were determined to have violated the law and were required to pay back pay and damages, two were from hotels.
In both cases involving hotels having to pay damages, the owners claimed they were unaware Flagstaff has a higher minimum wage than the rest of the state, and continued to pay minimum wage workers $10 per hour instead of the increased $10.50.
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MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) – Two armed gunmen held customers and employees at gunpoint while they robbed a McDonald’s restaurant in the Mobile area, according to a release from the Mobile Police Department.
The armed robbery took place Saturday night around 9 p.m. at the McDonald’s location on Moffett Road near the fork in the road at Springhill Avenue.
According to police, two male gunmen walked into the restaurant. One of the gunmen took three customers into the bathroom and held them at gunpoint while the other gunman took three employees to the office to empty the safe.
The gunmen also took the money from the drive-thru cash register before fleeing the scene.
News Five is working to gather more information. If you have any information about the crime, please call Mobile Police at 251-208-1700.
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Vladimir Putin Wins Russia's Presidential Election Putin will stay in power for another six years, after winning the presidential election Sunday. Putin secured 76 percent of the votes. The main opposition leader, Alexei Navalny, was barred from the race. Russia's constitution allowed presidents to stay in office for four years but it was extended to six years in 2008. Putin said he isn't planning on running for president again in another six years.
With the draft two days away, and at least five quarterbacks expected to come off the board during Thursday night’s first round, decision-makers around the league are still grappling with the most basic of questions when it comes to Allen, Darnold, Jackson, Mayfield and Rosen
Flexible Ferrari story nonsense says Lauda
A controversy about the legality of Ferrari's competitive 2017 car is continuing in Bahrain.
Earlier, Red Bull official Dr Helmut Marko said "incriminating" video footage of flexible aerodynamic features of the red car is doing the rounds.
But Niki Lauda, the team chairman at Mercedes, played down the rumours as "nonsense".
"If someone believes it is illegal, all cars go through technical inspections," the F1 legend told German television RTL.
The flexible parts of the Ferrari most under scrutiny are the front wing flaps, the rear wing and the 'monkey seat'.
But some believe the biggest advantage is being achieved through the floor.
Former F1 driver turned pundit Marc Surer, however, told Germany's Sky: "It is legal.
"Ferrari has cleverly used a gap in the rules."
And so for now, while Marko is among the naysayers, there is no sign of an official protest.
"Nothing is coming from us," he said. "The FIA are the police."
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Yankees reinstated AJ Cole from 10-day DL
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Yankees have reinstated right-handed pitcher A.J. Cole from the 10-day disabled list.
Cole completed a brief, two-game rehabilitation stint with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and missed nearly two weeks with a left neck strain.
Acquired from the Washington Nationals for cash considerations on April 23, the 26-year old reliever has struck out 15 and allowed just one earned run over 13 innings with the Yankees.
Jonathan Loaisiga was optioned to Triple-A following New York's 5-3, extra-inning loss to the Atlanta Braves on Monday night.
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Guided by deep jazz traditions, vocalist René Marie borrows elements of folk, R&B, classical and even country to produce a captivating style all her own.
In a span of two decades, 11 recordings and countless stage performances, Marie has cemented her reputation as not only a singer but also a composer, arranger, theatrical performer and teacher.
Her body of work is musical, but it’s more than just music. It’s an exploration of the bright and dark corners of the human experience, and an affirmation of the power of the human spirit.
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Fort Mitchell Police Chief Andrew Schierberg said a child struck by a float during the Independence Day Parade is expected to recover. (Pixabay)
Fort Mitchell Police Chief Andrew Schierberg said a child struck by a float during the Independence Day Parade is expected to recover.
Around 1 p.m. a 7-year-old boy who was walking as part of a group in the parade was struck by a float near the intersection of Dixie Highway and Superior Drive, police said. Police said the boy was a member of that float group.
The child was taken to St. Elizabeth and then Cincinnati Children's Hospital. Schierberg said the injuries did not appear to be life-threatening and he was alert and conscious when he was transported by an ambulance.
Schierberg said the department will talk about the incident so they can better inform parade participants on how to keep people in their groups safer next year.
A Rockland woman is being held in jail after police said she smashed out a neighbor's window with a baseball bat and shouted a racial slur. Michelle L. Gagne, 49, was arrested Tuesday June 13 and charged with criminal threatening with a dangerous weapon and criminal mischief.
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HUBER HEIGHTS — The ladies of Faith Presbyterian Church in Huber Heights meet every Wednesday to sew blankets for Project Linus. Project Linus is a nonprofit organization with a twofold mission. It provides love, a sense of security, warmth and comfort to children who are seriously ill, traumatized or otherwise in need through gifts of new, handmade blankets and afghans, lovingly created by volunteer “blanketeers.”
The blankets are distributed to children by social workers, disaster workers and nurses to comfort children when there is a hospitalization, a disaster or a special need. The pastor at Faith Presbyterian Church is Rev. Maggie Gillespie. The church is located at 5555 Chambersburg Road and the phone number is 233-0873.
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The WWE is coming to Pinnacle Bank Arena on Saturday February 3rd. Fill out the form below for a chance to win one of six 4-packs of tickets the Eagle will give away on February 1st.
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Baku. 5 December. REPORT.AZ/ The Kremlin is watching with interest today's events in Kyiv, where law enforcement officers detained ex-president of Georgia and former governor of Odessa region, Mikheil Saakashvili.
Report informs citing the RIA Novosti, Russian presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov said.
"We are watching with interest the events in Ukraine. Once again Kyiv surprises, once again Saakashvili surprises", he said.
"From eating his tie to climbing roof, he made a certain path in politics. The way was difficult. His situation is complicated", he added.
On December 5 morning, Saakashvili's apartment in Kyiv was raided. The politician climbed the roof in protest.
Later, law enforcement officers detained him, Saakashvili is suspected of assisting a criminal organization.
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WILLIAMSTOWN, N.J. (AP) - The Philadelphia Eagles have surprised a fan who woke up groggy from recent dental surgery asking, "Did I miss the Super Bowl?!?"
She has two tickets for the big game in Minneapolis.
Haley Parks' father tells NJ.com the team reached out on social media Friday, offering his daughter the tickets.
She says she's "freaking out" over the news.
Meanwhile, her parents are trying to find flights to Minneapolis.
Her father posted a video on Facebook this week showing the 21-year-old Rutgers student coming out of anesthesia after having her wisdom teeth removed. She babbled about the Eagles through a mouth of cotton packing. The video had been viewed more than a million times.
The Eagles face the New England Patriots on Sunday.
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Monica Potter's marriage is sadly coming to an end.
E! News can confirm the Parenthood star and her husband Daniel Christopher Allison are in the process of getting a divorce.
In court documents obtained by E! News, Monica cites "irreconcilable differences" as the reason behind the split. And while the date of their marriage is listed as February 14, 2007, a date of separation is cited as "TBD."
"She is very sad and heartbroken," a source close to the couple shared with People. "But they are focused on co-parenting their daughter."
The pair shares a 12-year-old daughter together. Monica also has two sons from a previous marriage.
While fans know Monica from her roles in Parenthood, Boston Legal and Wisdom of the Crowd, her husband stayed out of the spotlight as an orthopedic surgeon at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.
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WILLOUGHBY HILLS - The Fox 8 I-Team obtained Willoughby Hills police dash camera video showing the police shooting that happened at Classic BMW in September.
Timmothy Scott Schmidt fired his gun, seriously injuring two officers.
One of the officer’s fired back, injuring Schmidt.
Both officers and Schmidt were seriously injured.
The officers returned to work earlier this year and were in court Monday when Schmidt pleaded guilty.
He faces more than 45 years in prison when he is sentenced next month.
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Hamas has issued new safety guidelines to its operatives around the world, following the assassination of a Tunisian engineer said to have led Hamas's drone program - an incident the Palestinian terror group has blamed on Israel. According to a report on the Ynet news website Saturday, Hamas issued a list of recommendations to its agents over the weekend, intended to decrease the likelihood of their exposure.
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A New York Yankees scouting report on retired shortstop Derek Jeter sold for $102,000 on Sunday, according to Heritage Auctions.
The report was written by scout Dick Grouch in April 1992. At the time, Jeter was a high school senior in Kalamazoo, Mich.
The report said that Jeter had a "long, lean, sinewy body" with "long arms, narrow waist and thin ankles."
Among Jeter's abilities were an above average arm, with quick range, active feet and he was called "a very good runner."
Grouch wrote that Jeter was "A Yankee! A five-tool player. Will be a ML All-Star! +5!!"
The Yankees drafted Jeter with the sixth overall pick in June 1992.
Jeter spent his entire 20-year career with the Yankees, was voted to 14 All-Star Games, and helped lead them to five World Series championships.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 3 Morning' game
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday morning's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Pick 3 Morning" game were:
4-2-5, Sum It Up: 11
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Lecturers in Nigerian public universities have declared a total, indefinite strike from Sunday, August 13.
The lecturers, members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, announced their decision on Monday morning.
At a press conference in Abuja, the ASUU President, Biodun Ogunyemi, explained reasons for the lecturer’s decision.
PREMIUM TIMES had reported how the union resolved on the strike after collating the views of members from the various chapters of ASUU.
Mr. Ogunyemi said the nationwide strike would be total and comprehensive.
“During the strike, there shall be no teaching, no examination and no attendance of statutory meetings of any kind in any of our branches,” he said.
Details later…
Two people are standing trial accused of murdering teenager Owen Kerry on Christmas Eve.
Brian Cahill and Lyndsey Harper are accused of killing Owen at a social club in Cramlington, Northumberland, which they deny.
The 19-year-old was allegedly stabbed in an attack at Cramlington Working Men’s Club on the night of December 24.
Owen, who lived in Cramlington, was treated by paramedics at the scene and was taken to Newcastle’s Royal Victoria Infirmary, but died in the early hours of Christmas Day.
Cahill, 35, of Northern Terrace, Dudley and Harper, 36, of Queens Gardens, Annitsford, both North Tyneside, are accused of a joint attack, with him alleged to have delivered the fatal blow. Both deny murder.
Yesterday the court heard how Cahill and Harper were allegedly kissing and dancing after they are said to have attacked Owen.
We will have live updates as prosecution witnesses continue to give evidence.
The only thing better than being granted a performance by a pregant Beyoncé for the 2017 Grammys, is being granted the reaction of her husband and five-year-old daughter. After Queen Bey blessed the stage with renditions of her Lemonade tracks “Love Drought” and “Sandcastles,” Jay Z and Blue Ivy were left as wowed as everyone else watching.
And it was the cutest sight to see.
Every Thursday from 6:30-8:30 p.m. until August 31, Friends of Catalano Square will be hosting Ayre in the Square. Located in Catalano Square, Ayre in the Square is a live concert series that will feature Milwaukee bands from a wide variety of genres.
Ayre in the Square is free and open to the public, and guests are able to enjoy live music, beer and wine tasting from Vino Third Ward. There will also be cheese and charcuterie boards available for purchase. Point Beer and Club Charlies sponsor the event.
Performers include:
The Bang Bang – July 20
Ako – July 20
Klassik – July 27
ZooFunkYou – August 3
Faux Fiction – August 10
Tigernite – August 10
Claire Kelly – August 17
Ben Wagner – August 17
Radio Wranglers – August 24
Cranford Hollows – August 31
For more information on the event visit http://www.historicthirdward.org/events/ayreinthesquare.php
Federal funding ran out in September for the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and despite bipartisan support in the past, Congress has yet to pass the reauthorization. CNN's Kyung Lah reports.
FRANTIC efforts to save a cyclist from drowning in the River Cherwell after he suffered a seizure were described at his inquest. Dylan Pinsent, 33, of Abingdon, heading towards Magdalen Bridge when he fell from his bike and sank into the river on January 30. Rescue attempts over two hours by staff and emergency services proved fruitless and Mr Pinsent was pronounced dead at the John Radcliffe Hospital at 5.10pm.
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BNEF Talk: Flexibility and Power Market Design
BNEF’s Head of Research Albert Cheung talks about the race to decarbonize the energy sector, and how the first phase – driving down the costs of clean energy – has been a success. The next phase will be a race to unlock flexibility in each part of the power system. (Source: Bloomberg)
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Two defendants have pleaded no contest to 36 counts of involuntary manslaughter in a California warehouse fire
Local authorities in France confirmed on Monday an outbreak of severe bird flu in the Deux-Sevres administrative department in the west of the country, an area previously unaffected by a recent spate of bird flu cases. Laboratory tests confirmed the presence of H5N8 avian influenza among backyard birds and at a poultry farm in two rural districts near the western town of Niort, the Deux-Sevres prefecture said in a statement.
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The Arc of Fort Bend County’s Annual Golf Classic will be held June 18, the Monday after Father’s Day, at Weston Lakes Country Club in Fulshear at 10:30 a.m.
Following 18 holes of golf, the, “Yeah-I-Do! Cook’n Crew” will prepare the meal and Commissioner James Patterson will conduct the live auction. Register on line at www.arcoffortbend.org or call The Arc office 281-494-5959. Not a golfer? Come out for the barbecue dinner and auction at 5 p.m.
The Arc of Fort Bend County was founded in 1968 by parents who wanted to improve the lives of their children who had intellectual and developmental disabilities. As a grassroots advocacy organization, The Arc advocates for the inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities and developmental disabilities (autism) into all parts of the community – from classrooms to the workplace. Along with this advocacy, we provide recreational and social programs, housing support and the largest Special Olympics program in the area.
STX have closed a deal with “Blade Runner 2049” star Dave Bautista to star and produce in an action-comedy film-turned-franchise, reports Deadline. Jonathan Meisner will co-produce alongside Bautista, and Drew Simon will oversee the project for the studio.
Bautista got his start in WWE, before rising to fame as Drax in “Guardians of the Galaxy”, also appearing in “Bushwick”, and soon to be seen in “Hotel Artemis” and both “Escape Plan” sequels. He’s in the upcoming “Avengers: Infinity War” and is currently filming the sequel, proving himself to be a very busy man.
Details surrounding the STX project are scarce, but no doubt the powerhouse will shine in his own movie vehicle. If the film succeeds, a franchise will no doubt soon follow.
Georgia State Patrol said although they've seen more interested applicants, they still need more troopers, especially in the Southwest Georgia area.
Claremore Police arrested a Claremore man and woman on a child abuse complaint after a Snapchat photo. Someone called police after viewing a photo that showed a small baby inside a mesh laundry bag, according to police reports.
Officers went to an apartment at 1202 North Willow Place around 1 a.m. Monday, December 11. They took Paul Chuckluck, 23, and 21-year-old Johnnie Gaghins into custody on complaints of child abuse.
Police said Chuckluck, the baby's father, put the 9-month-old infant inside the bag, tied a knot and placed the bag on a door handle. Gaghins told police she thought it was funny and took a photo, placing it on her Snapchat account.
Police said Chuckluck also had two outside city warrants.
DETROIT (AP) — Shohei Ohtani will make his next start on the mound for the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday night against Detroit.
Angels manager Mike Scioscia made the announcement Tuesday.
The two-way rookie from Japan has not pitched since May 20. He was on track to start at Yankee Stadium on Sunday, but the Angels changed that plan as part of his workload management.
The 23-year-old Ohtani is 4-1 with a 3.35 ERA. He is hitting .291 with six homers and 20 RBIs.
Ohtani insists he didn't enter the season with expectations about how productive he could be, adding he simply wanted to stay healthy.
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A southeast Missouri farmer has been honored by the Missouri Corn Growers Association.
Mike Geske has been given the President’s Award for his advocacy on behalf of agriculture.
Geske is known for his efforts on behalf of the corn industry, which have taken him across the country.
He’s also traveled internationally to Geneva, Switzerland to lobby the World Trade Organization, and served as the Missouri Corn Growers Association’s president.
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By Wellington C. Ramos Stann Creek District possesses two ports, which are Commerce Bight Port in Dangriga town, the deepest in the country of Belize, and Big Creek Port in Mango Creek village 40 miles away from Dangriga on the Southern Highway. The Commerce Bight Port was built by the British in the 1900s to ship bananas from the farms in Stann Creek Valley overseas.
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A traffic stop led to arrest of East Texas motorcyclist in possession of controlled substance, phencyclidine.
Around 9:01 p.m. Saturday, August 11, a deputy with the Anderson County sheriff’s office performed a traffic stop on a black motorcycle on Highway 79 south.
Rory Dale Beavers, 40, was arrested after on a charge of possession of a controlled substance, after testing positive for PCP during a field test. It was later determined that Beavers was carrying approximately 4 grams of PCP.
During a search, the sheriff’s deputy Brad Colman found a glass vile on the back seat of the motorcycle.
Beavers posted his $5,000 bond on August 13.
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Two men were fatally wounded in a drive-by shooting late Monday afternoon in North Philadelphia, police said.
The victims were struck by gunfire shortly after 4 p.m. in the 2900 block of West Wishart Street. A 39-year-old man was rushed by police to Temple University Hospital with gunshot wounds to the chest and back. He was pronounced dead at 4:28 p.m.
The second victim, a 24-year-old man, was shot in the head, chest, and shoulder. Police also transported him to Temple, where he was pronounced dead at 6:13 p.m..
Police said the shots were fired from an SUV.
A new series of Marvel prints hand-signed by comic legend Stan Lee will be revealed at Choice Fine Art in The Centre MK at midday today.
The latest instalment of the Superheroes collection is being released to coincide with the lead up to Stan Lee’s 95th birthday.
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MUSCATINE, Iowa-- Students at Franklin Elementary are trading in their pencils for shovels.
Students teamed up with Muscatine Branching Out organization to replant trees that were uprooted after last months tornado.
It was part of the Day of Caring in Muscatine and there were several other gardening projects going around in the area.
"They are really having a good time getting in the dirt, digging into the soil and having a blast, it's been great to work with students on this project," says Hannah Howard, Muscatine Branching Out volunteer.
Howard says they raised the money to buy the trees through fundraisers and donations to replace the trees surrounding the school.
The organization is wanting to raise more money to replace the trees uprooted in other areas through the town.
To help, donate or volunteer contact Hannah Howard at hkhoward91@gmail.com. For more information click HERE.
The Guthrie Theater has revealed the two shows it held back when it unveiled its season in early March. The theater will stage " West Side Story " as its big summer musical, officials announced Monday, a day after an Ordway Center-originated production of the classic book musical closed in St Paul.
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CNBC's Courtney Reagan reports on changes in the executive ranks at Nike amid allegations of inappropriate workplace behavior.
Photo: Spurs full-back Kyle Walker-Peters signs new contract
We are delighted to announce that Kyle Walker-Peters has signed a new contract with the Club until 2019. pic.twitter.com/zInIQwmLFz — Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) February 14, 2017
Tottenham Hotspur have announced that defender Kyle Walker-Peters has signed a new contract with them.
The 19-year-old, who is not to be confused with first-team right-back and near-namesake Kyle Walker, has put pen to paper on a deal running until June 2019. His previous deal was due to expire in June 2018, so the new contract amounts to a one-year extension with improved turns.
Walker-Peters is yet to make his senior debut for Spurs, but has appeared regularly at under-21 and under-23 level.
He posed for a photo with head coach Mauricio Pochettino at the club’s Hotspur Way training ground after the deal was announced.
A pair of new but familiar voices will be calling Vancouver Canucks games on the radio this season.
Sportsnet 650, the Canucks new radio home, announced Monday that Brendan Batchelor, the former radio voice of the Vancouver Giants, will take on the play-by-play role while former Vancouver Canucks goaltender Corey Hirsch will provide colour commentary.
Batchelor, a Coquitlam native, had been calling Giants games since 2013 along with serving as the club’s director of media relations.
Hirsch, who played in more than 100 NHL games with the Canucks from 1995-1999 and backstopped Canada to a silver medal at the 1994 Olympic Winter Games in Lillehammer, had recently worked an analyst for Sportsnet, making appearances on Hockey Night in Canada as well as providing colour commentary on national and regional NHL games.
Batchelor and Hirsch will call their first games on Sportsnet 650 during the 2017 Vancouver Canucks Young Stars Classic, Sept. 8-11, in Penticton
ROBINSON – In loving memory of a dear father and grandfather Harold Robinson, who died 6th February 2017, R.I.P.
For those who think of him today, a little prayer to Jesus say.
Sadly missed by his daughter Nicola, son-in-law Brian and grandchildren Caitlin, Sorcha and Vincent.
– Carrickmore.
ROBINSON – In loving memory of a dear father and grandfather Harold Robinson who died 6th February 2017, R.I.P.
Deep are the memories, precious they stay, no passing of time will take them away.
Sadly missed by son Stephen, daughter-in-law Shauna and grandson Connor.
– Killyclogher.
ROBINSON – In loving memory of a dear husband Harold, who died 6th February 2017, R.I.P.
Time passes and life goes on but from my thoughts you are never gone.
Sadly missed and always remembered by his wife Kathleen.
– Killyclogher.
An amended plan for tax reform set forth by West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice would eliminate a proposed reduction in personal income tax for the state's higher-earning residents.
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A GoFundMe page has been set up for the 26-year-old man from Conception Bay South who lost his life in a workplace accident Monday in downtown St. John’s.
Chris Fifield, whose Facebook page lists him as a project coordinator at Lancor Concrete Contractors, was the young man who fell to his death at the a building under construction on New Gower Street.
A friend of his, Fred Walsh, has established a GoFundMe page to help Fifield’s family during this difficult time.
– As noted, a Six-Pack Challenge with Luke Harper, Erick Rowan, Sami Zayn, Jinder Mahal, Mojo Rawley and Dolph Ziggler will take place on this week’s WWE SmackDown with the winner earning a future shot at the WWE Title. Above is a promo for that match.
– Austin Aries vs. TJ Perkins has been announced for this week’s WWE 205 Live episode.
– Tonight’s WWE RAW main event from Columbus, Ohio saw Braun Strowman and Big Show go at it until they broke the ring after Braun brought Show to the mat with a superplex. Show previously caused the ring to implode in similar angles with Brock Lesnar and Mark Henry. Below is video from tonight’s angle:
Under Berdymukhamedov, a law was adopted to allow non-government parties, although such parties are strictly vetted. The candidates nominally competing with Berdymukhamedov were allowed to meet with voters in theaters and cultural centers, but the encounters were not televised and no debates were held.
The Tuskegee Police Department is looking for a man wanted for sexual abuse of a minor.
Tuskegee PD has issued a warrant for Cornelius Donte Bowen for the charge of sexual abuse of a minor in the first degree. Police believe he is somewhere in the Brownville area, but he is from the Tuskegee/Macon County area.
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Anyone with information about Bowen's whereabouts should immediately call police or CrimeStoppers at 215-STOP. Tips can also be submitted through CrimeStoppers' P3-tips app.
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BELLEVILLE, Ont. — Alexander Volkov had two goals and two assists and Mitchell Stephens struck twice as the Syracuse Crunch extended their win streak to nine games with a 6-0 victory over the Belleville Senators on Saturday in American Hockey League action.
Connor Ingram only had to make 18 saves to earn the shutout for the Crunch (13-9-3), who also got goals from Anthony Cirelli and Jamie McBain.
Danny Taylor allowed four goals on 18 shots through two periods of work for the Senators (10-12-3), Ottawa’s AHL affiliate. Chris Driedger stopped 6-of-8 shots in relief.
Syracuse went 2 for 4 on the power play while Belleville failed to score on eight chances with the man advantage.
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April 24 (Reuters) - Robert Half International Inc:
* ROBERT HALF REPORTS FIRST-QUARTER FINANCIAL RESULTS
* Q1 EARNINGS PER SHARE $0.78
* Q1 REVENUE $1.4 BILLION VERSUS I/B/E/S VIEW $1.36 BILLION
* Q1 EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW $0.74 — THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S
* ROBERT HALF INTERNATIONAL - INCLUDED IN Q1 EARNINGS WAS CHARGE TO PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES OF $3 MILLION
* EXCLUDING THE $3 MILLION CHARGE TO PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES, Q1 2018 DILUTED NET INCOME WAS $0.80 PER SHARE Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Altogether 215 candidates have filed nomination papers from 38 constituencies which go to polls in the first phase of assembly elections on March 4 to 60 seats in Manipur.
Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Manipur, Vivek Kumar Dewangan in a press release today said 83 candidates had filed their papers on Tuesday as nominations for the first phase ended.
Scrutiny of papers for the first phase of elections will be held on February 16 and the last date of withdrawal is on February 18, the release added.
It also said that 24 candidates have filed nomination papers so far for the second phase of elections for Manipur on March 8 to elect 22 MLAs.
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Police in New Jersey said they had to coax a German shepherd on a busy interstate to leave a dead pit bull that it was found lying next to.
New Jersey state police said that troopers responded Thursday morning to a report of two dogs on the shoulder of Interstate 280 in Newark.
The troopers say the pit bull was dead when they arrived. They say the German shepherd didn’t want to leave its side, but they were able to coax it into a trooper’s car.
Authorities say neither dog was wearing a collar or any identification. The German shepherd was given to a dog rescue.
It wasn’t clear how the dog died. The case remains under investigation.
Students acted, sang and danced the night away Saturday night, entertaining the audience during the annual Brunswick County Schools' Talent Show known as Spotlight on Talent.
Students from all four county high schools performed on stage at Odell Williamson Auditorium, with renditions of songs by recording artists including Michael Jackson, Alicia Keys and Kelly Clarkson.
An improv group of North Brunswick High School students performed a comedy sketch as part of the show. Another student performed one of her own original songs.
Students will be on this same stage March 8th for the school system's production called Arts Alive, which features performances by students from elementary, middle and high schools across Brunswick County.
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VHSL State Championship=
Class 6A=
Westfield 28, Oscar Smith 21
Class 5A=
Highland Springs 40, Tuscarora 27
Class 4A=
Salem 43, Louisa 22
Class 3A=
Hopewell 20, Heritage-Lynchburg 14
Class 2A=
Appomattox 38, R.E. Lee-Staunton 34
Class 1A=
Riverheads 42, Chilhowie 0
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UT-Martin Skyhawk football fans can now purchase their tickets to the Ole Miss game on campus.
The Skyhawks will take on the Rebels on Saturday, September 9th.
Tickets can be purchased at the Skyhawk Ticket Office through August 31st and are $35 each.
Ole Miss will be the Skyhawks fourth Southeastern Conference trip in the last four seasons, with previous games against Kentucky, Mississippi State and Ole Miss in 2015.
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A New Jersey man who racked up $56,240 in unpaid tolls was nabbed Friday trying to cross the George Washington Bridge, Port Authority cops said.
Alesandel Rodriguez, 31, allegedly drove a 2014 Toyota Camry through the ­E-ZPass toll lane without front or rear license plates.
When PA police stopped him, Rodriguez showed a temporary licence plate that had expired more than a month ago, cops said.
Police found Rodriguez had 888 toll violations. He was turned over to Teaneck police after PA cops found he had an outstanding warrant.
Daddy Freeze has replied Bobrisky for calling him out because he mentioned his name while having a conversation with his son.
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Related Coverage Raw Chef Jane: spring snacks
Johnson City, TN (WJHL) – Raw Chef Jane joins us to talk about more snacks. And this time she is show us how savory can be better than sweet.
Taking a few tasty vegetables and putting them together can make for a filling and delicious snack.
age 87, Forest
Services for Jack Cramer will begin at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Clark Shields Funeral Home, Forest. Interment with military honors conducted by the Upper Sandusky Veterans Color Guard will follow at Hueston Cemetery, Forest.
Friends may call 2-8 p.m. Monday and one hour prior to services at the funeral home.
He died Friday, Feb. 2, 2018 at his residence.
A full obituary will be in Monday’s paper.
Ex Big Brother Naija housemate, Vandora has explained why she celebrated Tobi’s eviction during the grand finale of the reality TV show.
Some fans on social media had on Monday attacked the former housemate for celebrating Tobi’s eviction and supporting Cee-c.
However, Vandora, in a post on Instagram, said she disliked Tobi for saying things she does not appreciate, adding that her dislike for Tobi is a mutual feeling.
She said, ”You are coming at me for… hating Tobi, have you ever seen me on Team Tobi?
”Tobi said things I don’t appreciate, I do not like him and he does not like me either, we are cool like that.
”Stop hating on me for supporting Cee-c.”
Miracle beat Tobi, Cee-C and Alex to the grand prize of N25million at the finale on Sunday night.
Nina was the first to be evicted, before Alex left as the second runner-up.
Tobi, a huge favourite, was the next to be evicted in a move that shocked many.
× Flint mayor to make recommendation on city’s water source
FLINT, Mich. (AP) — Flint’s mayor is poised to make a recommendation on where the city should get its drinking water long term in the wake of the crisis that left the supply contaminated with lead.
Karen Weaver will make the announcement Tuesday.
She said last year that the city of about 100,000 residents would stick with a plan to ultimately draw from a new pipeline that is being built to Lake Huron. But she has been reevaluating the decision partly as a requirement for Flint to receive $100 million in federal funding to address the man-made disaster.
Flint currently gets treated water from a Detroit-area system.
The city returned to that source in 2015 after it was discovered that Flint River water was not treated to reduce lead pipe corrosion for 18 months.
The man convicted of killing 6-year-old Etan Patz is set to learn his punishment in one of America’s most notorious missing-child cases.
Pedro Hernandez’s sentencing is set for Tuesday afternoon.
Etan disappeared in 1979 as he walked to his school bus stop in downtown Manhattan. He was among the first missing children pictured on milk cartons, and the anniversary of his May 25 disappearance became National Missing Children’s Day.
No trace of him has ever been found.
Hernandez worked at a convenience shop by the bus stop. Now 56, he wasn’t a suspect until police got a tip in 2012.
The Maple Shade, New Jersey, man then confessed. His lawyers say he’s mentally ill and his admissions were false. The attorneys have vowed to appeal.
Pittsburgh Steelers president Art Rooney II held a special live event on Thursday to announce the throwbacks uniforms for 2018. If you happened to see the leaked images, it didn’t come as a huge shock but Pittsburgh will be celebrating the 40th anniversary of Super Bowl XIII but going back to the 1970s with a classic design.
#LIVE: Steelers President Art Rooney II unveils our 2018 Throwback Jersey live from Heinz Field. https://t.co/QdCx6zxkRu — Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) May 30, 2018
Many old-school fans will be excited to see the retro design on the field again. Wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster joined Rooney on stage to model the design and they talked about the process that went into making sure these “new” jerseys felt like the classics.
JuJu sporting the new throwbacks pic.twitter.com/2WRwdJFWT7 — Ray Fittipaldo (@rayfitt1) May 30, 2018
Pittsburgh will wear the jerseys on October 28 when they take on the Cleveland Browns.
Happy Monday and Happy New Year! You start you school day mild with clouds and scattered showers, so take your umbrella. Bus stop temperatures range from the low to mid 50s inland, upper 50s to low 60s closer to the coast. Keep your umbrella handy because the rain will stick around throughout the day. It will be warm this afternoon as highs climb to near 70.
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Jack Bird's chances of making his NRL return remain alive after the former Shark was named as a reserve for Brisbane ahead of their clash with the unbeaten Wests Tigers on Friday night.
Bird has yet to make an appearance for his new club due to a shoulder injury. But the signs were good on Tuesday as he trained strongly at left centre, filling a vacancy left by Jordan Kahu, who broke his jaw against the Cowboys.
Ready to ride: Jack Bird could be unleashed in Broncos colours on Friday night. Photo: AAP
Bird wasn't included on the interchange bench but could yet be used by Wayne Bennett, who has had to campaign without his star off-season recruit over the opening rounds of competition.
The Blues Origin representative would bring some hustle and hard carries to the Broncos backline and could be introduced back to the NRL off the bench in a utility role.
Tom Opacic was named in the centres alongside James Roberts with Sam Thaiday, Joe Ofahengaue, Korbin Sims and Jaydn Su'A as interchange options.
Jefferson Award recipients honored at ceremony in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. — Local unsung heroes were honored Tuesday for making a positive impact in the West Tennessee community.
Honorees of the Jefferson Awards and their families gathered Tuesday morning at the Jackson Country Club for lunch and a recognition ceremony.
The honorees are nominated by the community through calls and emails.
At the banquet, Lori Collins of Redemption Road Rescue was named the Jefferson Award’s annual winner.
Collins will travel to Washington, D.C., in June to represent West Tennessee among nominees from around the nation.
Collins says she is surprised and humbled.
“It feels amazing,” Collins said. “The good thing is it helps the cause. It helps the cause to get out there, so it’s awesome.”
See more from the ceremony on WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News at 5 and 6.
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American intelligence officers assessing North Korea intentions ahead of a possible nuclear summit believe the regime has no intention of giving up its weapons but might be amenable to opening a burger restaurant in the capital Pyongyang.
This is among the pessimistic conclusions in a CIA report circulated to senior American officials earlier this month, according to NBC News which obtained details of its findings.
It leaked just as diplomats continue preparations for a possible June 12 meeting between Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un, the North Korean leader.
Mr Trump has made clear he wants to pursue a meeting despite initially cancelling the plans last week amid widespread scepticism that Kim would give up a nuclear programme he has long insisted was essential for regime survival.
“Everybody knows they are not going to denuclearise,” an intelligence official, familiar with the report, told NBC.
FRANKFURT May 2 A consortium led by Germany's Allianz has agreed to buy a 90 percent stake in British water utility Affinity Water from Infracapital and Morgan Stanley Infrastructure for 687 million pounds ($884 million), the companies said on Tuesday.
* As part of the transaction, the buyers are also purchasing Veolia Water UK Ltd's 10 percent indirect stake in Affinity, they said
* The transaction is expected to be completed by the end of May
* Affinity Water owns and manages the water assets and network in an area of around 4,500 square kms in the southeast of England. It supplies 1.5 million homes and businesses.
* The buyer consortium comprises Allianz with a 36.6 percent stake, DIF with 26.9 percent and HICL, managed by InfraRed Capital Partners, with 36.6 percent.
* Citi acted as the financial advisor to Infracapital and MSI on the deal, with Clifford Chance LLP acting as legal advisor. ($1 = 0.7769 pounds) (Reporting by Maria Sheahan; Editing by Harro ten Wolde)
× MidAmerican Energy proposes $922 Million investment towards wind projects
DES MOINES, Iowa – MidAmerican Energy is closer to building a wind-power capacity that is equal to the amount of electricity it’s customers use.
The company said it proposed an additional $922 Million in investments towards its wind projects.
That project would add 591 Megawatts of wind generation.
The utility would then be able to power more than two-million homes with wind energy.
Last year, 51 percent of the companies energy came from wind. The company says this project would boost that percentage to nearly 100 percent.
The Iowa Utilities Board still has to approve the project, and the entire process wouldn’t be complete until 2020.
Kabul [Afghanistan], Jan. 2 : The Taliban at the behest of Pakistan is suspected to have killed Lala Del Souz, a leader of the minority Sikh community in Kunduz city of Afghanistan. Del Souz, a naturopath, was reportedly on his way to his shop in the Haji Gulistan Kochi Haman area on the morning of December 29 when gunmen fired at him.
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The Crewe of Hernando Desoto marches down Manatee Avenue while throwing beads during last year's De Soto Heritage Parade. Herald file photo
We all know that monks and nuns are famous for brewing some of the finest beer and working wineries. But did you know that now your coffee (or tea) addiction can benefit the church as well? Read more
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The Canada 150 tulip will likely remind you of the Canadian flag. Tulips bulbs will be given out at the Lieutenant-Governor's annual New Year's Day levee at Government House in Regina.
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(Repeats to attach to alerts) BEIJING, March 19 (Reuters) - BEIJING, March 19 (Reuters) - China's commercial banks sold a net $8.2 billion of foreign exchange in February, compared with a net sale of $0.900 billion in January, the foreign exchange regulator said on Monday. For the January to February period, net forex sales stood at $9.1 billion, the State Administration of Foreign Exchange said in a statement on its website.
WATCH: Hundreds of people attended rallies in Saint John and Moncton Sunday to push for legislation aimed at making roads safer for cyclists. As Global's Andrew Cromwell reports, one cabinet has promised to champion the cause.
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Icy roads caused several crashes on Monday, but fortunately there were no serious injuries.
Crews were called to a dramatic rollover crash on Deerfoot Trail at Glenmore Trail at about 8:00 a.m. A truck ended up on it's roof after losing control on ice, but despite the seriousness of the crash, police say injuries were very minor.
A multi-vehicle crash on southbound Deerfoot Trail at Douglasdale Boulevard on Monday morning also tied up traffic, but there were no injuries in that crash.
There were also numerous minor collisions around the city.
Snow removal crews are out and focusing on plowing and sanding Priority One routes.
May 30 (Reuters) - Apparel maker PVH Corp on Wednesday topped sales and profit estimates and raised its earnings forecasts for the year, driven by double-digit growth in Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger brands.
The company now expects earnings of $9.05 to $9.15 per share, compared with its previous forecast of $9.00 to $9.10 per share.
PVH said Calvin Klein's sales rose 18 percent in the reported quarter, while Tommy Hilfiger reported sales growth of 21 percent.
Net income attributable to the company rose to $179.4 million, or $2.29 per share, in the first quarter ended May 6 from $70.4 million, or 89 cents per share, a year earlier.
Excluding items, PVH earned $2.36 per share, 11 cents more than the average analyst estimate, polled by Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S.
Net sales rose 16.4 percent to $2.31 billion, beating analysts' expectation of $2.28 billion.
Shares of the company were marginally lower at $154.72 in extended trading. (Reporting by Nivedita Balu in Bengaluru; Editing by Maju Samuel and Anil D'Silva)
About Over 60s Community Service
The Over 60s Community Service offers advice, practical help and support to enable older people to continue to live in their own homes. Appointments can be made at the service's office or a Support Worker can make a home visit to check that a person is receiving all the benefits to which they are entitled. They can also assist with form-filling, correspondence, debt management, setting up a direct debit, obtaining a Lifeline alert system or bus pass, or accessing alarms and other security aids.
It wouldn't be Super Bowl Sunday without snacks.
If you're headed to a Super Bowl party this weekend and don't know what to bring, we have a solution: stuffed garlic bread.
Try one of these quick and easy garlic bread recipes, provided by Tasty, all of which are sure to be fan favorites:
A BODY has been found at Brecon canal way.
Police were called to the canal, between The Watton and Dering Lines, at about 5.10pm today, Saturday, August 12, following the discovery of a deceased man thought to be aged in his 60s.
The death is not being treated as suspicious, formal identification has not yet taken place.
The next of kin and HM Coroner have been informed.
Anyone with information may contact Brecon Police by phoning 101.
Anyone who is deaf, hard of hearing, or speech impaired, may text the non-emergency number on 07811 311 908 quoting reference “292 of August 12.”
Tunechi said: "I don't know if it's love or y'all trying to promote something, but I'm from New Orleans and we don't know how to accept that s**t. I got New Orleans people with me and all they know how to throw back is shoot. So I don't want to end this show in a bad way, but let's just keep it going. Don't throw nothing at me."
Lifestyle blogger Maygen Kardash offers up tips on taking great pictures of kids using cell phones.
Students at W.C. Miller Collegiate in Altona will see upgrades to their cafeteria once they return to class in the new year.
2016-2017 Student Council President Thomas Wolfe says that with the help of janitorial staff, four new microwaves have been installed, a counter with USB charging ports set up, and additions made to a seating area with steps for students to sit on.
The 2015-2015 Student Council started the seating area project, and after hearing recommendations from administrative staff, Wolfe says council "decided to finish it, and add a few little things to it."
Although Wolfe has not heard any feedback yet, he says students seem eager to use the seating area.
Final touches on the upgrades are expected to be completed over the holiday break.
Temple won't play during Friday's exhibition contest against the Spurs for rest, Sean Cunningham of ABC 10 Sacramento reports.
It appears coach Dave Joerger wants to get a look at the team's young players against a well-coached Spurs team. In Temple's stead, expect the likes of Buddy Hield, Bogdan Bogdanovich, Justin Jackson, Malachi Richardson and Frank Mason to all possibly see run at shooting guard.
The house was fully engulfed in flames when crews arrived. (Source: Coastline VRS)
Crews are investigating a structure fire in Supply Sunday evening just before 10:30.
Firefighters arrived at 2161 Seashore Hills Road in Supply to find the home fully engulfed. There were no reported injuries, but the family living there has been displaced.
The Civietown Volunteer Fire Department and Brunswick County Fire Marshal's office are investigating.
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Lagos council polls: PDP faction announces alliance with LP
The Moshood Salvador-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State has announced an alliance with the Labour Party (LP) for the July 22 council polls. Salvador, who belongs to the Ahmed Makarfi faction of the PDP, made the announcement at a news conference in Lagos on Wednesday. He said that the alliance was a temporary arrangement, and that all PDP candidates for the polls would contest on the LP platform.
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It’s an exciting time in any young person’s life, going to primary school for the very first time.
Our photographers have been out capturing the Primary 1 classes at schools across the Kirkintilloch Herald circulation area, and we present them here for everyone to enjoy.
Student Fabian recently thought of an idea with a difference for his final year project; a paper plane-making machine.The video, filmed in Switzerland, shows Fabian’s machine in action as it creates an impressive-looking paper plane. Fabian does, however, concede that there are flaws with his creation, stating in the description section of the YouTube video in question, “The machine does not actually work as well as portrayed in this video. I used strings to pull the paper as the wheels are not capable of moving the paper across. I used jumpcuts in-between the folding bits to shorten the waiting time.”Regardless, the idea in action, at the very least, makes for fascinating viewing. Credit: DomiNope via Storyful
April 3 Godfrey Phillips India Ltd
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Brighton Gain Promotion to English Premier League
Brighton and Hove Albion will play in the English Premier League next season after Monday’s results in the second division Championship assured them of one of the two automatic promotion places. The Seagulls have not played in the top flight since 1983 but will be locking horns with the elite teams once again next season.…
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The Northern Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has called on the federal government to urgently curtail the incessant killings by suspected herdsmen in the country.
Chairman of the religious body Rev. Yakubu Pam, who made this known in a statement on Monday, condemned the recent killings in Plateau, calling the attacks unacceptable.
“I condemn the wanton destruction of lives and property of the rural people of Plateau state in Irigwe Chiefdom of Bassa and Daffo Districts of Bokkos Local Government Area,” the statement read.
“The development in Plateau, in the last one week, is unacceptable and should be condemned by those who love and cherish peace on the Plateau.
“We have had similar episodes in Benue, Taraba, Zamfara and other communities in the North. Something urgent should be done before the people are wiped out.”
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The Darien Nature Center and the Darien Library will hold a screening of Project Wild Thing, a documentary that aims to get kids outdoors to lead nature rich lives. It will be on Wednesday, April 19, at 7 p.m. at the Darien Library.
David Bond is concerned. His kids’ waking hours are dominated by a cacophony of marketing, and a screen dependence threatening to turn them into glassy-eyed zombies. Like city kids everywhere, they spend way too much time indoors — not like it was back in his day. He decides it’s time to get back to nature — literally.
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Two men have been charged following reports of a man with a handgun in Fife.
Specialist police officers, including armed response units and dog handlers, were called to the Valley Gardens area of Kirkcaldy at about 17:40 on Tuesday.
Police said no weapons had been recovered but that their inquiries were ongoing.
The men, aged 37 and 27-years-old, are due to appear at Kirkcaldy Sherriff Court later.
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It’s no secret that the South Okanagan General Hospital in Oliver has faced its challenges over the years– it’s a rural hospital serving a largely senior population. The top boss at the Interior Health Authority visited the Oliver hospital on Friday and explained how I.H. plans to sustain the hospital in the future. Shelby Thom…
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A remand prisoner who was reported missing from Glasgow Royal Infirmary has been traced.
Jamie Roy, 24, went missing from Glasgow Royal Infirmary at about 23:00 on Wednesday. He was being held on remand at the city's Barlinnie Prison.
Police Scotland had said he was not believed to be a threat to the public but that he should not be approached.
Stunning architecturally designed home sits on 48 AC with 360 degree views of the Ligonier horse country. Close to clubs, town and the PA turnpike, this spectacular home was designed by architect Gin Wong for the family to entertain and enjoy. The two story living room and adjacent dining room, both with walls of windows and patio access, are comfortable for two, yet large enough for 20! There's a chef's kitchen with glass walled breakfast area, adjacent grilling patio, large pantry, huge master suite, all ensuite guestrooms, elevator for that broken leg or luggage, game room with wet bar and fireplace, media room, second floor laundry, skylights, patios, decks all around, a two bedroom guest house, pond, and perennial gardens. The master suite includes a large sitting area with fireplace, coffee bar, elevated sleeping area, and his/her sides in the master bath and closets! There's even a four car integral garage! Wow!
If you’re someone pretty big like Ed Sheeran and have quite a few hits like he does, you figure you’d have immediate entry into your own label’s Grammy after party right? Well for Ed Sheeran, this isn’t the case.
Everyone’s favorite romantic musician was turned away from his own label’s post-Grammy celebration at Milk Studios.
The party was being held Warner Music Block Party and filled up to its max capacity within an hour!
“That’s actually happened four years in a row, and that’s not just my label’s after-party!” he laughed. “That’s just after-parties in general.”
Sheeran continued, “You know what I don’t get?” he quipped. “When you walk into those parties…there’s probably like four musicians there and everyone else is just people from L.A. who didn’t go to the Grammys and probably just want a party to go to.”
Oh well, those crowded parties aren’t Ed’s kind of scene anyways.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 3 Evening' game
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the Missouri Lottery's "Pick 3 Evening" game were:
0-5-7
(zero, five, seven)
Stamkos set up a power-play goal in Friday's 5-3 win over Florida.
Stammer is targeting a rebound season and this is a great step. He got off to fast start last season, so fingers crossed this year is the same.
After being announced a year ago the repaint of 20227 is finally about to start. The London Transport Large Roundel red and white livery has been carried by the loco since 2013 when it was repainted for 'Steam on the Met' was to be replaced by Rail Blue last year for its duties at the North Norfolk, but with its appearance planned for the forthcoming London transport Tour planned for 30th April - Date to be confirmed, something different will now take place.
The loco started its journey by road to Bodens for delivery tomorrow, to have its slightly tired paint replaced with London Transport Lined Red as 20142, see below in readiness for the Tour, there is also speculation of a renaming - but you'll have to wait until the day to see.
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You can hear the voice of the legend DJ Kid Capri compliment some records off Kendrick Lamar’s DAMN album. The two are not done in an interview with Mass Appeal the vet hints at more music he produced for Kendrick. “There’s a gang of stuff that hasn’t been used yet. That’s why I said I think he’s doing something later on, or he might be doing something for his show, but there’s a lot of stuff that I put out there,” Capri says.
We didn’t get an album yesterday like expected but Kendrick’s “Humble” record just became the theme song for the 2017 NBA Playoffs. So lets just be “Humble, Sit down” and enjoy this DAMN album.
The death of a young man who accidentally strangled himself while playing Judas in an Easter stage performance in Mexico is being investigated.
Horrified audience members are said to have scrambled to revive him after he slipped off a plinth while during the scene he prepared to be hanged during the crucifixion scene.
But despite their efforts, the 23-year-old died in an ambulance as he was being rushed to hospital, The State Attorney General’s Office of Justice of Michoacán told local media.
The tragedy happened in the district of Barranquillas in Tancitaro, where the Easter passion play, known as the Viacrucis de Jesús, was being performed.
According to reports, witnesses say the man lost his balance before slipping, which caused him to be suspended.
A full police investigation has now been launched.
Yahoo Finance‘s Seana Smith on the tech-driving market selloff, Facebook‘s troubles, Uber halting self-driving vehicle tests and Trump‘s executive order banning Venezuelan cryptocurrencies in the U.S.
Ravin™ Crossbows has recalled 220,000 arrow nocks due to a malfunction that is causing injuries.
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, "if the nock is not fully engaged with the bowstring, the crossbow can fail to discharge when the trigger is pulled and can result in the bow discharging while re-nocking of the arrow, posing an injury hazard to users."
44 reports of the malfunction have been received so far by the company.
23 people have reported that they received a finger injury from using the arrow nocks. Six of those injuries were serious.
The arrow nocks are sold at Bass Pro Shops, Cabela's, Dick's Sporting Goods and other stores between October 2016 and November 2017.
If you own any of the recalled nocks, please contact Ravin™ Crossbows for free replacements.
Milwaukee Bucks' Sterling Brown (23) and Jabari Parker (12) battle for a rebound against Cleveland Cavaliers' Ante Zizic (41) in the first half Monday in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
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EXO has gone 4-for-4 with its studio albums, achieving platinum status with all four full-length albums as of Monday.According to monthly album charts on Gaon, EXO has sold 1.086 million copies of “The War,” its fourth studio album. The repackaged version “The War: The Power of Music” has sold an additional 506,485 copies,The combined sales figure of nearly 1.6 million records is more than that of any other EXO record.The K-pop juggernaut splashed onto the music scene once again with the album, which topped iTunes album charts in 42 countries across the world at one point and sat at No. 1 for two straight weeks on the Billboard world albums chart.The record won album of the year at this year’s Mnet Asian Music Awards, while the group was named artist of the year at the Melon Music Awards. It marked the fifth straight year EXO had collected the honors.By Yoon Min-sik(minsikyoon@heraldcorp.com)
This beautiful flat is a duplex and antique; it contains five rooms, including three bedrooms, and has a livable surface of 121 square meters. The property is well insulated. This residence has exterior fieldstone walls exterior brick walls as well as hardwood floors and a den. This flat contains a kitchen; furthermore, it has one bathroom, a living room, a laundry room and a cellar. The entrance is secure.
MAYA BAY, Thailand - Once a pristine Thai paradise, mass tourism has exhausted the secluded bay made world famous by the Leonardo DiCaprio movie "The Beach."
Now it's to get some respite from the daily influx of dozens of boats and thousands of visitors unsuccessfully scrambling for an unspoiled view of glistening white sands and emerald waters.
Maya Bay on Phi Phi Leh Island in the Andaman Sea will close to tourists for four months from Friday to give its coral reefs and sea life a chance to recover from an onslaught that began nearly two decades ago.
Thai authorities have promoted unfettered tourism but now claim to be striving to balance profit and conservation. They say the closure will happen every year.
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× Pizzeria owner faces prison time for failure to report taxes
OLD SAYBROOK — The owner of a Connecticut pizzeria has been sentenced to three months in prison for cheating on his taxes.
Prosecutors say 58-year-old Robert Kehayias, owner of Pizza Works in Old Saybrook, was also sentenced last week to a year of probation for failure to report more than $767,000 in income.
He pleaded guilty in September to filing a false tax return.
Federal prosecutors say Kehayias deposited most of the cash receipts from the restaurant into personal accounts rather than into his business bank account during the 2010 through 2014 tax years. As a result, he failed to pay approximately $343,000 in taxes.
Mayweather, who retired in September 2015 after winning all 49 of his pro fights, will face a mixed martial arts fighter who has never been in a scheduled 12-round fight at the MGM Grand arena. The fight will take place in a boxing ring and be governed by boxing rules.
Mayweather said “it’s official” on his Instagram account next to a picture of both fighters.
McGregor tweeted “THE FIGHT IS ON” several minutes earlier, posting a picture of himself next to one of Mayweather’s father, Floyd Sr.
Mayweather will fight at the relatively advanced age of 41 in a bout that McGregor has been pushing for months. It finally came together over the last few days, and Nevada boxing officials on Wednesday approved the date for a Mayweather Promotions bout.
March 30 Royal London Mutual Insurance Society Ltd
* New life and pensions business (pvnbp basis) 1 up by 28% to £8,686m
* Funds under management 2 up by 18% to £100bn
* European embedded value (eev) operating profit before tax up by 16%
* Profitshare (after tax) up by 63% to £114m
* Group pensions up by 38% to £3,872m Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting by Lawrence White)
March 30 Gander Mountain Co
* Gander Mountain files stalking horse bid
* Gander Mountain Co - Filing was made today as part of company's proceedings under Chapter 11 of United States Bankruptcy Code
* Gander mountain co says expects to submit winning bid to court for approval in early may and anticipates a closing of sale by May 15
* Gander Mountain Co - Filed a stalking horse bid by a JV comprised of Gordon Brothers and Hilco Merchant Resources to purchase substantially all of its assets Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Southampton will NOT do business with Liverpool over Vvd
It sounds like Southampton are not backing down.
Virgil van Dijk may have his heart set to Liverpool, alright, but it is looking more and more doubtful that he’ll get it.
Liverpool remain hopeful that the Saints will have a change of heart and decide to listen to offers for van Dijk - giving Liverpool the green light to make a club-record bid for the defender.
However if Southampton do decide to do business, it won’t be with Liverpool.
According to Yahoo Sport, who cite sources close to the Saints, club chiefs are adamant that they will not sanction the sale of another player to Merseyside and that means van Dijk may have to consider offers from Man City or Chelsea.
In fact, Southampton are still hopeful he has a change of heart and stays put.
Liverpool’s chances of landing the 26-year-old now look remotes - unless he digs his heels in and continues to sit on the sidelines in protest.
Who blinks first? Your guess is as good as mine..
Police in Florida are investigating an incident at a nightclub where a photographer said he was "sucker punched" by singer Chris Brown.
Tampa police spokesman Stephen Hegarty says 28-year-old Bennie Vines Jr. was hired by Aja Channelside to take photos during an event hosted by Brown.
Vines told officers that while he was snapping photos early Monday, Brown punched him. Brown was gone by the time officers arrived. Vines refused medical treatment and told officers he wants to prosecute because of a minor lip cut.
The club confirmed the incident on its Facebook page Monday and apologized to patrons.
Brown, singer of the hit "Five More Hours" and the recent track "Privacy," completed probation in a 2009 felony assault case for an attack on singer Rihanna, his then-girlfriend.
An email to the representative listed on Brown's website was not immediately returned.
“For many years, I have cautiously peered from behind the face of a man known as Cary Grant. The protection of that facade was both an advantage and a disadvantage....
Sun and clouds, few p.m. showers for Monday
FORT MYERS, Fla. — There will be a high of 85 degrees with some sun, clouds as well as a few possible afternoon and evening showers Monday, meteorologist Matt Devitt said.
Galatasaray in for Acerbi
By Football Italia staff
Galatasaray are reportedly meeting Sassuolo as they try to find a deal for Francesco Acerbi.
The centre-back has been linked with Inter and Roma, with the latter representing a reunion with former Neroverdi Coach Eusebio Di Francesco.
According to Gianluca Di Marzio’s website, the Turkish club are currently meeting with sporting director Guido Angelozzi to try and find a deal for Acerbi.
Sassuolo are already on the lookout for a replacement, with Milan’s Gabriel Paletta top of their shortlist.
MONTREAL – An employee in the prime minister’s office has resigned after an investigation into unspecified allegations against him.
A spokeswoman for the PMO says Claude-Eric Gagne is no longer an employee in Justin Trudeau’s office.
Eleanore Catenaro declined further comment in an email, calling it a confidential matter.
Gagne, the deputy director of operations, had been on leave since Nov. 1 pending the outcome of an investigation by a third-party investigator — Rubin Thomlinson, a prominent employment law firm.
He has said previously that he challenged the veracity of the allegations.
Before joining the PMO, Gagne was chief Quebec organizer for the Liberal Party of Canada during the 2015 election campaign.
He had previously worked in the offices of provincial Liberal cabinet ministers Yolande James and Claude Bechard.
On 3News at 5.30 this evening - another family calls for better cardiac services in the South East
Ecoclimax is defined by Odum (1969) as the culmination state after a succession in a stabilized ecosystem in which maximum biomass (or high information content) and symbiotic function among organisms is kept per unit of available energy flow.
It’s a rite of passage for every Serious Male Breakout Actor to get a survival thriller movie under their belts. Leo DiCaprio took on the snow and a bear in The Revenant. Liam Neeson brawled with a big angry wolf in The Grey. Ryan Reynolds contended with… a box in Buried. Now Daniel Radcliffe’s getting in on the action with Jungle.
Based on Yossi Ghinsberg’s book of the same name, it’s a true story. Radcliffe plays Ghinsberg, Israeli accent at all, as he gets separated from his guide and friends in the Amazon, and has to fend off the elemental threats and find his way home. It looks thrilling, and while a release date hasn’t been set, expect the buzz to pick up after the movie premieres at the Melbourne International Film Festival in August. It’s directed by Greg McLean, the cult filmmaker behind Wolf Creek and, more recently, The Belko Experiment. So, safe to say this will be anything but a fun jaunt.
Kaminsky (thumb) is not listed on the Hornets' most recent injury report.
As expected, it appears the big man has been cleared to play despite a sprained right thumb. Expect the Wisconsin product to again see increased minutes Friday, as he's expected to make another start in place of Marvin Williams (ankle).
BOSTON a?? All signs are pointing toward Markelle Fultz having his named called before everyone else when the NBA Draft gets underway on June 22. So it seems like a foregone conclusion that Fultz will be a member of the Boston Celtics in the very near future, another young block for a team that can both compete in the present and build for the future. Fultz spent two days in Boston in early June, interviewing with the Celtics brass, enjoying some food around town and then hosting a private workout with the team.
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By: Jon Corrigan
If you tuned-in to MTV on April 15, 1998, you saw *NSYNC’s first-ever appearance on the network, performing “I Want You Back” on MTV Live.
Whether it’s the lip syncing, coordinated outfits or the choreographed dances moves, this video is certified 90s.
In this Thursday, April 13, 2017 photo, Moscow Police Chief James Fry, left, and Moscow Fire Chief Brian Nickerson, right, talk to an unidentified man in a parking lot at the University of Idaho where multiple students from the Northwest Organization of Rocket Engineers were injured while testing a rocket fuel, in Moscow, Idaho. Moscow Police Chief James Fry, right, and University of Idaho Vice President For Infrastructure Dan Ewart give a news conference on campus on Friday, April 14, 2017, in Moscow, Idaho.
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If cars could be fueled by hearts, Honda and Toyota would keep the 4-chamber design but build it to last for 3 centuries.
Rolls Royce would make a 12 chamber design, it would make slightly more power than the Mercedes 8 chamber design, but it would run quieter than any other heart on the market.
Saab would make a two chamber design with a pump down the line that would push fuel back into the chambers increasing the fuel pressure.
Mitsubishi would make a 4 chamber version that no one would even know existed until they named it the Lancer Evolution.
Suzuki would make the greatest 4 chamber design of any Japanese manufacturer and then close shop.
VW would make a 4 chamber design using muscles grafted from quadriceps. Their fans would tell us how much better these muscles are but the maintenance would be too much for most to want to buy them.
Chevy would move the heart manufacturer to Ontario, but keep it union made so it wouldn’t get negative headlines.
Have you heard? Rock is dead! It is? Did I miss the memo. Did I miss the meeting. Did I miss the conference call? For the people that keep telling you rock is dead..here’s why they’re WRONG!
Lincoln, Hastings, Kearney album sales chart
Week ending 4/19
#1 Metallica- Hardwired to Self Destruct
#2 Breaking Benjamin-Ember
#8 Skillet-Unleashed
#16 Metallica-Metallica
#20 Five Finger Death Punch-Decade of destruction
#26 Greta Van Fleet-From the fires
#38 Skillet-Awake
#38 (tie) 30 Seconds to Mars-America
#48 Disturbed-Immortalized
#58 Linkin Park-Hybrid Theory
Former Tottenham and Aston Villa manager Tim Sherwood has left Swindon Town after they were relegated into League Two.
Sherwood moved to the County Ground as a director of football last November, when he was appointed by Swindon owner and friend Lee Power.
Yet Swindon sank into Sky Bet League Two and Power confirmed on Wednesday, when presenting new manager David Flitcroft, that Sherwood has departed.
Asked about 48-year-old Sherwood, Power said: "Tim's gone."
And his response was similar regarding the club's director of football role.
"That's gone," Power said, in a press conference shown on Sky Sports News.
Sherwood was handed the role, with a view to identifying players that could bring success to Swindon. In April he said he was not being paid for his involvement.
Several new faces arrived in January but the changes failed to have the desired effect, and head coach Luke Williams left in May after Swindon finished 22nd in League One.
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Sarasota- Martin Hyde, who lost in city commission runoff, set a record for most money spent by an individual candidate.
The Herald Tribune says, this year’s Sarasota City Commission election appears to be the most expensive in city history, according to final campaign finance documents. More than $206,000 was spent on the race for the commission’s two at-large seats, which were elected in a May runoff. More than a third of that total spending came from the losing candidate in that runoff, Martin Hyde.
Hyde spent more than $77,000, mostly of his own money, setting a record for the most spent by an individual candidate on a city race, campaign finance records show. He surpassed Mary Anne Servian’s more than $70,000 in her unsuccessful 2007 re-election bid against Dick Clapp.
Ahearn-Koch and Brody raised $44,000 and $42,000, respectively, according to their final campaign finance reports, which were due last week.
SANTA ROSA — Authorities are investigating whether a suspected drunken driver is responsible for a hit-and-run crash that killed a Northern California woman’s two miniature horses.
The Press Democrat reports (http://bit.ly/2ohUzxb) the California Highway Patrol suspects Ronald Rennert’s vehicle was the one that plowed through a corral and struck both of the woman’s horses in Penngrove early Saturday. The animals were later euthanized.
Sgt. Andrew Henkens says car parts matching the Oakland man’s Honda CRV were found at the crash site and the vehicle had front-end damage that included tufts of animal fur.
Police say an officer arrested Rennert later that day after spotting him swerving his vehicle on a roadway in nearby Petaluma and noticing the damage to the car. Police say he appeared intoxicated.
The incident remains under investigation.
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Information from: The Santa Rosa Press Democrat, http://www.pressdemocrat.com
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – If you plan to travel to Music City for next week’s epic eclipse, driving might be the way to go.
News 2 took a look at how much it costs to fly to Nashville for a long weekend for the historic event.
Flying in on Friday and leaving on Tuesday will cost you $662 from Chicago.
From Denver, Colorado, during the same time period, the cheapest flight will cost you $902. From New York, it’ll cost travelers $839.
The cheapest flight from Dallas, Texas, to Nashville is $1,225, while flying out of LAX to Music City will cost around $1,142.
For those who choose to hop in the car and drive to Nashville, you’ll find gas prices, on average around $2.16.
RELATED: How many people will come to Tennessee, Kentucky for the eclipse?
Visit wkrn.com/eclipse for all the resources and information you need.
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) -- The Washington Capitals have acquired forward Tyler Graovac from the Minnesota Wild for a 2018 fifth-round pick.
Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan announced the trade Wednesday night. The deal gives Washington a second forward under contract for next season to satisfy the minimum exposure requirements for the upcoming Vegas Golden Knights expansion draft.
Because they have Graovac, the Capitals can protect center Lars Eller.
Graovac has one year left on his contract at a salary-cap hit of $625,000. He played 52 games for Minnesota last season, scoring two goals and adding two assists.
In addition to helping with the expansion draft, the 24-year-old could be a fit on cap-strapped Washington's roster next season.
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Dean Elgar became the first South African to reach 1,000 Test runs in a calendar year since 2012, in Bloemfontein on Friday.
Elgar was 72 not out after the first session of the second Test against Bangladesh‚ which ended with SA on 126 without loss.
Aiden Markram‚ who was run out for 97 on debut in the first Test when Elgar called for a quick run, was 54 not out.
Elgar reached his landmark with the last ball of the fourth over of Friday’s play‚ a delivery from Subashis Roy that he drove through mid-on for four.
Rome theater fires orchestral director for denying Santa
MILAN -- Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. Or else.
An orchestral director lost his job at the Auditorium Parco della Musica in Rome after telling an audience filled with children that the man in the red suit who delivers gifts to good girls and boys does not, in fact, exist.
The news agency ANSA said Saturday that Giacomo Loprieno lashed out at the young audience for failing to applaud following a performance of "Frozen" on Thursday.
The theater underlined the severity of the offense with a Facebook posting of the production's new orchestral director alongside Santa Claus.
On social media, the firing has been both applauded for protecting children's fantasies, and derided for punishing someone telling the truth.
AUSTIN (AP) – A 19-year-old man and a second person have been arrested on allegations that they conspired to hire a gunman to kill the teen’s father, a jeweler slain in his home in March. Travis County sheriff’s officials say Nicolas Patrick Shaughnessy and Jaclyn Alexa Edison, also 19, were arrested Tuesday each on a count of criminal solicitation to commit capital murder. They were being held Wednesday at the Travis County jail. Shaughnessy’s mother, Corey Shaughnessy, had called 911 in the early morning hours of March 2 to report an intruder in their Austin home. Responding deputies found the body of Theodore Shaughnessy. Authorities say the plot also called for his wife to be killed, but she was unharmed. The shooter has not been apprehended. Online jail records don’t list attorneys for the younger Shaughnessy or Edison.
Police this morning surrounded a residence in Hillcrest and were negotiating with a distraught man who claimed to be armed with a shotgun.
Officers initially responded around 7:45 a.m. to a dwelling on Pennsylvania Avenue near Fourth Avenue where a caller reported a possible kidnapping,San Diego police Officer Steve Bourasa said.
When officers arrived, two people in the residence came out, but a third person stayed inside, where he claimed to have a shotgun and a desire to harm himself, police said.
Police were unable to confirm if the man had a shotgun, but as of 9:45 a.m., he was still refusing to exit the residence, Bourasa said.
Negotiators were attempting to convince him to surrender peacefully. Motorists were asked to avoid the area near Fourth, Fifth and Pennsylvania avenues, portions of which were expected to be closed until the standoff ended.
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The Supreme Court has given the state half a year to enforce the law against an illegal building supplies store and an illegal garage in the Samarian Palestinian Authority village of Luban Ash-Sharqiyah, near the Jewish community of Eli.
Orders against the businesses were first taken out in 2010.
Steve Scalise, the House Majority Whip who was shot during a Republican baseball practice in Virginia in June, will throw out the first pitch before Friday night's Cubs-Nationals NLDS Game 1, according to multiple reports.
Tonight's game at Nationals Park is schedule to start at 6:30 p.m.
Scalise was among five people wounded when the shooter sprayed rifle fire at congressional Republicans practicing for an annual Congressional baseball game.
Also hurt were two Capitol Police officers, David Bailey and Crystal Griner, House GOP aide Zack Barth and lobbyist Matt Mika.
Sunderland Ladies begin their Women’s FA Cup campaign tomorrow, facing Yorkshire opposition.
Brighouse Town visit Mariners Park, in South Shields, for a 2pm kick-off in the fourth round, as the big guns join the competition.
Brighouse, from the Women’s Premier League’s Northern Division One, have knocked out Derby and Wolves in the last two rounds
Sunderland head coach Melanie Copeland, whose side sit in seventh place in the Women’s Super League 1, said: “The squad is looking forward to starting the FA Cup campaign.
“We had a terrific run in last year’s FA Cup, reaching the semi-final.
“We will be working hard to ensure we progress to the next round.”
Sunderland return to league action at Bristol City next Saturday.
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) - Florida's governor has ordered a statue of a Confederate general at the U.S. Capitol to be removed and replaced with one of an African-American woman.
Gov. Rick Scott signed the bill (SB 472) making that step official Monday.
The bill removes a statue of Confederate Gen. Edmund Kirby Smith and replaces it with a statue of Mary McLeod Bethune. She founded a school that would eventually become historically black Bethune-Cookman University in Daytona Beach, Florida.
Bethune's statue would be the first African-American woman in Statuary Hall.
Congress allows each state two statues in Statuary Hall. Florida's other one is of John Gorrie, whose inventions led to modern-day air conditioning.
2) The declaration condemns the monarchy for a "history of repeated injuries and usurpation, all having in direct object the establishment of absolute Tyranny over these States" and for abolishing the free system of law and "establishing therein an Arbitrary government ... so as to render it at once an example and fit instrument for introducing ... absolute rule into these Colonies."
Trump claims that he is above the law and has absolute power to rule unrestrainedly over the former colonies.
Jeffrey Scott Elliott, 61, of Rosewood Heights, died at 2 a.m. Friday, Dec. 30, 2016, at Alton Memorial Hospital.
Cremation rites will be accorded. Visitation will be 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017, at Pitchford Funeral Home in Wood River, where funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017. Inurnment will follow at Rose Lawn Memory Gardens in Bethalto.
President Donald Trump speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference last year. Bee letter writer Jim Bettinger says the president should not be considered for the Nobel Peace Prize due to the havoc he has created. Alex Brandon AP
North Las Vegas police said they are investigating a crash involving a pedestrian on Friday.
Just after 5 p.m., the police department confirmed the crash on Twitter at Washburn Road and Scott Robinson Boulevard, near Clayton Street.
According to police, an 18-year-old girl sustained critical injuries.
#Breaking Officers are working an auto pedestrian accident on Washburn and Scott Robinson involving an 18 year old female with critical injuries. Drivers Please avoid the area while Officers continue the investigation. — NLVPD (@NLVPD) February 3, 2018
Police said the driver remained at the scene and did not show signs of impairment.
Motorists were urged to avoid the area.
An investigation is ongoing.
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The Latest From Trump Lawyer Michael Cohen's Recent Court Appearance Trump attorney Michael Cohen is set to go before a federal judge on Wednesday in the latest hearing in the federal criminal case against him in New York. Cohen has been the subject of a months-long investigation into his businesses, which included selling offers of access to Trump.
Australia’s prime minister says advice from the solicitor general gives the government confidence the Nationals leader can continue to sit in parliament, despite New Zealand claiming him as a citizen. Barnaby Joyce is potentially the fifth politician in recent weeks to fall foul of constitutional rules barring dual citizens from Australia’s parliament
• Barnaby Joyce a New Zealand citizen? That’s heart-stopping territory for the Coalition
We understand the instinct. Poultry sometimes feels like it could use a little wash ― it can have a somewhat slimy quality to it. But whatever you do this Thanksgiving, absolutely DO NOT wash your bird.
According to the USDA, rinsing your turkey will not get rid of unwanted bacteria ― that is virtually impossible. Actually, washing it can increase the chance of spreading bacteria. This is because water that splashes from the bird onto countertops or other surfaces spreads the bacteria and creates a real possibility for cross contamination.
“The risk of cross-contamination through washing poultry is far greater than shoving it in the oven without washing it, which makes the risk almost zero,” Fergus Clydesdale, head of the food science department at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, told The New York Times.
John Lithgow makes a triumphant return to TV comedy as a professor accused of murder in the new series "Trial & Error".
He's made his mark in both comedy and drama, and now John Lithgow is back in laugh mode for "Trial & Error".
Lithgow stars as Larry Henderson, a small town college professor on trial for the murder of his wife.
"He's just kind of bewildered," Lithgow says of his character. "He has no irony. He doesn't get beyond the surface of things."
It's a quality the character shares with Lithgow's Emmy-winning role on "3rd Rock From The Sun".
"Dick Solomon was an alien and clueless. Larry Henderson is very much a human being, but he's also clueless," Lithgow says.
Lithgow's return to high comedy comes after a much more serious role, Winston Churchill in the Netflix series "The Crown".
"Trial & Error" premieres Tuesday night at 10pm, following the season finale of "This Is Us".
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A California police officer responding to a call of a barricaded suspect has been struck by gunfire and died.A second officer who was also shot is in stable condition Saturday.The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said the officers were responding to a call in Pomona around 9 p.m. Friday. Pomona is about 30 miles (48 kilometers) east of Los Angeles in Los Angeles County.Police Chief Michael Olivieri tweeted overnight that one of the officer had not survived.Authorities have not released any more information including whether the suspect is in custody.Police remained on the scene Saturday morning.
Feb 2 (Reuters) -
* THE MINISTRY OF TRADE, INDUSTRY AND FISHERIES SAID 47 COMPANIES IN THE SALMON INDUSTRY HAD APPLIED FOR NEW LICENCES FOR AROUND 2 PERCENT PRODUCTION GROWTH
* NORWAY‘S SALMON COMPANIES APPLY FOR NEW LICENCES UNDER NEW “TRAFFIC LIGHT” SYSTEM FOR NOK 948 MILLION
* NEW LICENCES GIVE POTENTIAL ANNUAL PRODUCTION INCREASE OF 7,897 TONNES, WHICH IS AROUND 95 PERCENT OF GROWTH OFFERED
* THE AUCTIONS WILL TAKE PLACE DURING SPRING 2018 Source text: here (Reporting By Camilla Knudsen)
Story highlights Jean Eric-Vergne wins in Santiago
Takes lead in Formula E championship
Techeetah one-two with Andre Lotterer second
(CNN) Jean-Eric Vergne of France claimed his first victory of the Formula E season to lead an historic Techeetah one-two in the fourth round in Santiago Saturday.
Vergne, who snatched pole position late in qualification, used it to his advantage to control the race over 37 laps of a street circuit in the Chilean capital.
His nearest challenger was teammate Andre Lotterer and the pair tangled late in the race, with both nearly coming to grief as the cars touched on Turn 5 with four laps to go.
But Vergne was able to take the checkered flag with the added bonus of taking the lead in the overall championship standings.
Former world champion Sebastien Buemi of Switzerland took the final spot on the podium in third, with Swede Felix Rosenqvist, winner of the two previous rounds for Mahindra Racing, in fourth place.
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April 3 Erne Ventures SA:
* Said on Saturday sold 380 shares in Super Liquid sp. z o.o. for 3,800 zlotys ($958), 130 shares in NanoStal-Procesy sp. z o.o for 7,800 zlotys, 873 shares in Graphene Solutions sp. z o.o. for 4,365 zlotys and 900,000 shares in Copernicus Yachts SA for 46,800 zlotys
* At present the company does not own any shares in the above companies
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Further company coverage: ($1 = 3.9649 zlotys) (Gdynia Newsroom)
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exceet Card expands banking business with SECORA™ Pay from Infineon
exceet Card AG is further strengthening its portfolio with SECORA™ Pay security solutions from Infineon Technologies AG. Card manufacturers can easily integrate them thanks to the combination of dual interface chip technology with the award-winning Coil-on-Module (CoM) packages.
This is a product release announcement by exceet Card AG and Infineon Technologies AG. The issuer is solely responsible for its content.
Cubs’ Kyle Schwarber on hitting at Progressive Field: 'I guess I just hit well here'
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Pandora has reduced the prices of hundreds of products online and in store.
The jewellery store known for its collectible charm bracelets and charms has cut prices by as much as 70%.
Shoppers will be able to pick up some one off items from as little as £5 as part of the Spring sale, the retailer has announced.
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The Outlet section over on the website features stand out products like the Cord Moments fabric bracelets currently just £19, Poetic Droplet Rings in pink and aqua for just £19 and a huge selection of charms for under £15 .
Visit the store HERE - and you can also make use of free delivery on orders over £75.
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BEIJING Feb 14 China's total social financing (TSF), a broad measure of credit and liquidity in the economy, surged to 3.74 trillion yuan ($544.9 billion) in January from 1.63 trillion yuan in December 2016, data from the central bank showed on Tuesday.
TSF includes off-balance sheet forms of financing that exist outside the conventional bank lending system, such as initial public offerings, loans from trust companies and bond sales. It can also hint at trends in China's vast shadow banking sector.
($1 = 6.8641 Chinese yuan) (Reporting by Beijing Monitoring Desk; Editing by Jacqueline Wong)
Meghan Markle seems to be adjusting to her new official royal life. The Duchess of Sussex is reportedly already making plans to leave a mark in her new role. Buzz60
BEIRUT (Reuters) - Seven volunteers with the Syrian civil defense rescue service were killed in a shooting by unidentified attackers in rebel-held Idlib province on Saturday, the civil defense said on its Twitter feed.
The attackers stole two vehicles and other equipment in the incident targeting a civil defense office in the town of Sarmin at dawn. Idlib province in northwestern Syria is controlled by Syrian rebels groups.
The civil defense, otherwise known as the "White Helmets", operates in rebel-held areas of Syria.
A 59-year-old man from Leduc County has been charged with second-degree murder and causing an indignity to human remains in connection with the death of his 32-year-old son.
On Monday, the RCMP said an autopsy determined Mohammad Ayaghchi was the victim of a homicide.
Ayaghchi’s body was found by police at a rural property in Leduc County last week. Police said officers were called to a home on March 15 at about 10:40 p.m. after getting a report that a man had been shot. Ayaghchi’s body was discovered outside the residence.
READ MORE: Victim’s father arrested as Leduc RCMP investigate man’s death
Hossein Ayaghchi was arrested at the time; police said they weren’t looking for other suspects. The father of the victim has been remanded into custody and will be appear in Leduc Provincial Court on March 29.
Thirty five years ago, Hafis Bertschinger, a native of Helvetia (Switzerland), came to Gardner – where the trails divide – and traveled the 2,170 mile Oregon Trail on horseback.
Last week, less than two months shy of his 85th birthday, he was determined to try the trip again, but this time he planned to undertake the journey by bicycle.
Unfortunately, Bertschinger got as far as Lawrence before cancelling the rest of the trip due to the intense heat.
He wanted to do the trip alone, like he did three and a half decades ago, but was happy when other bikers joined with him June 27 to begin the trip. He started his ride at Gardner Junction, and was met in Lawrence by a media representative.
After spending the night, he decided to cancel his trip until cooler weather – maybe in the Fall. In the meantime, he will take the opportunity to prepare and make arrangements to document his trip better.
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The first law enforcement officer in the U.S. ever to be charged with a terrorism offence is again scheduled for trial.
Jury selection begins Monday afternoon in federal court in Alexandria, Virginia, in the case against Nicholas Young, who was a police officer in the region’s Metro system when he was arrested last year in a government sting.
Prosecutors say Young bought nearly $250 in gift cards he intended for the Islamic State group, giving the cards to an individual who turned out to be an FBI source.
Young’s lawyers say the sting amounts to entrapment after their client was under surveillance for six years.
Documents show Young had been under surveillance since 2010.
The trial had been expected to begin last week but was delayed when new evidence emerged.
LAS VEGAS – UFC 216 ceremonial fighter weigh-ins take place today, and you can catch a live video stream of the proceedings here on MMAjunkie at 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT).
The weigh-ins take place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The same venue hosts Saturday’s card, which airs on pay-per-view following prelims on FX and UFC Fight Pass.
In addition to the video stream above, you can check out the early and official UFC 216 weigh-in results from earlier in the day.
For more on UFC 216, check out the UFC Rumors section of the site.
THE HO CHI MINH CITY Department of Science and Technology this week launched a programme to support the start-up ecosystem and innovation in 2016-20. SpeedUp aims to connect entrepreneurs, schools, investors, incubators, consulting organisations and service providers to develop the city's start-up ecosystem.
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Five states in Mexico have gotten the sternest "do not travel" advisories under a revamped U.S. State Department system unveiled Wednesday.The five include the northern border state of Tamaulipas and the Pacific coast states of Sinaloa, Colima, Michoacan and Guerrero.The State Department had previously discouraged travel to all or part of the five states' territories but the new warnings are sterner, placing the drug- and crime-plagued states on the same level warning level as Somalia, Yemen, Syria or Afghanistan.Mexico as a whole has a level-two rating, "exercise increased caution" in the new four-level alert system, because of concerns about crime.But an additional 11 Mexican states got a level-three warning, "reconsider travel." Mexico has 31 states, half of which are under level 3 or 4 warnings.
Children in Manchester in Clay County have access to learning programs sponsored by Save the Children but many rural children who live in poverty are missing out on opportunities for a better life. Herald-Leader
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Ben Mendelsohn makes mediocre 'Bloodline' worth watching The new Netflix drama “Bloodline” got a little lost in the shuffle, premiering as it did so after the third season of “House of Cards.” It’s not a great show....
Setting son: Mendelsohn brings the trouble in 'Bloodline' The new Netflix series “Bloodline,” set against the drop-dead-gorgeous Florida Keys coastline, finds its creators branching out into new territory. The trio behind the venture — Todd A. Kessler, his...
The Uppingham Hopper service bus will be back in action on Uppingham’s streets next Tuesday.
The service, which is funded by Uppingham First, will be officially launched at a special ceremony later that week by Rutland’s new Lord Lieutenant Dr Sarah Furness.
Volunteers are busy completing their final training this week and the final tweaks are being made to the minibus itself to ensure it is ready for its new role.
The service will be funded entirely by donations.
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GENEVA (Reuters) - Muslim Rohingyas continue to flee Myanmar to Bangladesh and the United Nations is bracing for possible "further exodus", the U.N. humanitarian aid chief said on Friday.
Mark Lowcock, U.N. under-secretary-general for humanitarian affairs, reiterated the world body's appeal for access to the population in northern Rakhine state saying that the current situation was "unacceptable".
"This flow out of Myanmar has not stopped yet, it's into the hundreds of thousands of Rohingya (who are) still in Myanmar, we want to be ready in case there is a further exodus," he told a news briefing in Geneva on Friday. "Half a million people do not pick up sticks and flee their country on a whim."
An estimated 2,000 Rohingya are escaping Rakhine daily for Bangladesh, where 515,000 have fled since violence erupted on Aug. 25, Joel Millman of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) told a separate briefing.
(Reporting by Stephanie Nebehay; Editing by Alison Williams)
Zhonghong Zhuoye Group Co Ltd, the Chinese real estate and leisure group which last month bought a stake in SeaWorld Entertainment Inc , which scrutinizes corporate acquisitions for potential national security risks, according to the sources. The sources asked not to be identified because the negotiations are confidential.
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Heating your home is no amateur endeavor, so it’s best to turn to the experts!
This weekend, Talk To The Experts welcomes Direct Energy Home Services to discuss the furnace maintenance that you should be having done right now!
That’s Saturday, March 24 at 11 a.m., only on 630 CHED.
It’s no secret that Elon Musk is a strong opponent to artificial intelligence. Recently, a report was released that autonomous machines had bested competitive players in an electronic sports competition. Musk reacted by posting a picture of a poster that read “In the end, the machines will win.”
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FG to take Nigeria back to January/December fiscal year
The Federal Government on Tuesday started a move to return the country back to a predictable January to December fiscal year with early preparation of the 2018 budget proposals. The Minister of Budget and National Planning, Sen. Udoma Udo Udoma said this in a statement signed by his Media Adviser, James Akpandem in Abuja.
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URBANDALE, Iowa — A former Urbandale school employee is charged with nine counts of possession of child pornography.
Police arrested 28-year-old Justin Chugg on Monday morning.
The Urbandale school district says Chugg resigned in November of 2016 after being questioned by administrators about teenagers possibly drinking alcohol at his home.
Prior to his resignation, Chugg worked with children in kindergarten through fifth grade as an Adventuretime Team Leader for an after-school program. The district also says there were no concerns related to child pornography during Chugg’s time with the school and that law enforcement stated there were no local victims in this case.
Governor Matt Bevin is urging current and retired state workers in Kentucky to pressure lawmakers to act on revamping one of the nation's worst-funded public pension plans.
Bevin said in a four-minute video released this weekend that if structural changes aren't made, the teachers' retirement system will likely run out of money in 12 to 15 years. The plan to overhaul Kentucky's public pension systems, which has stalled in the senate, has angered some teachers and public workers, prompting a protest by more than a thousand people at the capitol last week.
About Mabon Day Care
Carers Trust East Midlands has its own well-established day centres providing a caring and enabling place for people with care needs while their carers take a much needed break. The aim is to provide an interactive and stimulating experience for those living with physical or mental care needs. All day care services provide a range of activities such as cookery, tabletop games, arts and crafts, music and singing and reminiscence.
WXYZ - Lions fans can get in on the action of the team's Training Camp starting Monday, July 31.
Gates at the Lions headquarters and training facility in Allen Park will open an hour before practice begins.
Training Camp includes Family Day at Ford Field on Saturday, August 5. Fans can watch a mock game with family activities, Lions alumni, and more. Ford Field will open at 9:30 a.m.
2017 DETROIT LIONS TRAINING CAMP OPEN PRACTICES
DATE GATES OPEN PRACTICE BEGINS
MONDAY, JULY 31 2:30 PM 3:30 PM
TUESDAY, AUGUST 1 2:30 PM 3:30 PM
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2 2:30 PM 3:30 PM
FRIDAY, AUGUST 4 8:00 AM 9:00 AM
SATURDAY, AUGUST 5 – FAMILY DAY AT FORD FIELD 9:30 AM 10:30 AM
SUNDAY, AUGUST 6 2:30 PM 3:30 PM
MONDAY, AUGUST 7 1:00 PM 2:00 PM
Excitement is building in St Boswells as residents look forward to their annual village week, kicking off this weekend.
Saturday sees the week’s festivities begin with a coffee morning and tennis fun day, followed by a wobbly bridge trail race and a cake sale on Sunday. A picnic lunch follows on Monday and a car treasure hunt and supper is planned for Wednesday.
The annual beat retreat and Scottish dancing takes place on Thursday before a family fancy-dress relay and football tournament follow next Friday.
Saturday, June 9, offers a boot camp, rock art, pet show, a visit from Newtown’s donkey sanctuary, fancy-dress parade and family disco before the week concludes on Sunday with a church service, family fun day, children’s entertainment, sports, village race and prize-giving.
The St Boswells Village Facebook page has more details.
WASHINGTON (AP) — A new report says the Brooklyn Bridge and Washington’s Arlington Memorial Bridge are among thousands of spans considered structurally deficient.
Although the numbers of deficient bridges have declined in recent years, the American Road & Transportation Builders Association’s analysis of transportation department data shows more than 55,000 bridges in the U.S. have been deemed deficient.
ARBTA says deficient bridges are crossed about 185 million times a day. The top 14 most-traveled deficient bridges are located in California.
Bridges labeled structurally deficient aren’t necessarily in immediate danger of collapse. The term is applied when spans need rehabilitation or replacement because at least one major component has advanced deterioration or other problems.
On Monday, June 4 at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT, Apple will kick off its annual WWDC conference with a keynote in San Jose, California. In all likelihood there will be updates to iOS, MacOS, WatchOS, and tvOS; hardware announcements such as new Macs; and news about Siri and other AI developments. And if we’re lucky, Apple will have successfully kept an utter surprise or two under wraps until the event begins.
TORONTO – Hamilton Tiger-Cats quarterback Jeremiah Masoli was named a CFL top performer of the month on Wednesday along with wide receiver D’Haquille (Duke) Williams and quarterback Mike Reilly of the Edmonton Eskimos.
Masoli leads the league with 1,045 passing yards and a completion percentage of 70.8. He threw four touchdown passes last month and orchestrated nine TD drives in all.
Reilly is second overall in passing yards with 1,020 and has a completion percentage of 69.8.
Williams made 14 catches and scored two touchdowns last month. He leads the league in receiving yards with 308 and in average yards per catch with 22.
There are pedestrians on the M50 northbound as we head into rush hour, and it's causing delays.
Traffic is slow from J13 Sandyford through to J7 Lucan.
The pedestrians are at J9 Red Cow, so extra care is needed on approach.
AA Roadwatch says: "The M50 has northbound delays from J13 Sandyford to J7 Lucan, with pedestrians at the side of the motorway at J9 Red Cow. Extra care is needed on approach.
"Heading south, there are delays from J16 Cherrywood past J5 Bray North on the M11."
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The Tom Clarke Bridge is also slow northbound with delays back to the Beach Rd junction on Sean Moore Rd.
Don't forget that the Port Tunnel will be closed for maintenance from 10pm tonight until 5am tomorrow morning.
We'll have all the latest traffic updates from across the capital, so stick with us.
If you have too much time on your hands and love ’70s and ’80s rock tunes, head to Pala Casino Spa & Resort to see Styx perform on Saturday, Feb. 24.
The band churned out plenty of popular songs that are still played on classic rock stations today including “Babe,” “Come Sail Away,” “Lady” and “Mr. Roboto.”
7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24, Pala Casino Spa & Resort, 11154 Highway 76, Pala. $55-$75. palacasino.com.
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The latest jobs report showed a job loss for the first time in seven years. We take a look at how hurricanes Harvey and Irma affected these numbers. Plus, President Donald Trump mentioned possibly wiping out Puerto Rico's debt earlier this week. Does his loose talk on finance have consequences? Lastly, we discuss Trump’s new Federal Reserve Board member, Randal Quarles, and what’s next for Fed Chair Janet Yellen. We discuss these subjects with Nela Richardson of Redfin and Sudeep Reddy of Politico for this week’s edition of the Weekly Wrap.
Seneca – Edna Inez Clark Owens, 96, widow of the late Adger Ellison Owens, Sr. of 120 Sitton Shoals Road, passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2017 at the Cottingham Hospice House. A funeral service will he held 2 pm, Wednesday, February 15, 2017 from the chapel of Sandifer Funeral Home. Burial will follow in First Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm, Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at Sandifer Funeral Home. The family is at their respective homes. Flowers are accepted or memorials may be made to Reedy Fork Baptist Church, 115 E Reedy Fork Road, Seneca, SC 29678. Condolences may be expressed online by visiting www.sandiferfuneralhome.com SANDIFER FUNERAL HOME IS ASSISTING THE FAMILY
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Menasha, Wis. (WBAY) – A Kimberly man was arrested at the stroke of midnight leading into the new year (2017). The Menasha Police Department says the man was drunk when he launched at a patrol car with two officers inside.
This happened in the area of Oak Street and Nicolet Boulevard.
The patrol car, at the time, was parked in the roadway. Police say the man charged at the patrol car causing significant damage to the windshield. Video on the Menasha Police Department’s Facebook page shows the entire incident.
Two officers were hurt while trying to take the suspect into custody. One of the officers was taken to the hospital but later released.
Menasha police say the man who charged at the patrol car was also taken to the hospital but eventually booked into the Winnebago County Jail on several charges. The name of the suspect has not yet been released.
XL Specialized Trailers has updated its low-profile Hydraulic Detachable Gooseneck (HDG) models with a low-profile gooseneck that features a relief cutout that provides extra space between the trailer and truck.
There are three models overall. The XL 110 HDG has a 24-inch loaded deck height and is rated at 110,000 pounds in 12 feet, and the XL 120 HDG with the same deck height is rated at 120,000 pounds in 16 feet and 110,000 pounds in 10 feet. The XL 110 Low-Profile HDG has an 18-inch deck height – to help meet bridge clearance regulations without a drop side or beam deck -- and is rated at 110,000 pounds in 16 feet.
When loading or unloading, the 13-foot neck -- which has a five-position ride height -- can be removed with a wet kit or power unit. The deck can also be leveled with the adjustable wheel area ride height.
Main decks on these trailers are built with T-1 flange and 80k webs, as well as cross members on 12-inch centers.
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A crew of South Georgia firefighters stepped in Friday morning so their brothers in Taylor County could attend the funeral of one of their own.
Charles W. and Carolyn Winkel Smith of Madison will celebrate their 60th anniversary Thursday. They were married June 15, 1957, at St. Michaels Catholic Church in Madison on the 30th anniversary of the bride's parents, Theodore and Elizabeth Winkel.
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Mississippi imposes 15-week abortion ban, nation’s toughest
Mississippi’s governor has signed the nation’s tightest abortion restrictions into law.
Republican Gov. Phil Bryant signed House Bill 1510 on Monday afternoon. It becomes law immediately and bans most abortions after 15 weeks’ gestation. Bryant has frequently said he wants Mississippi to be the “safest place in America for an unborn child.”
The law’s only exceptions are if a fetus has health problems making it “incompatible with life” outside of the womb at full term, or if a pregnant woman’s life or a “major bodily function” is threatened by pregnancy. Pregnancies resulting from rape and incest aren’t exempted.
Abortion rights advocates are calling the law unconstitutional because it limits abortion before fetuses can live outside the womb. The owner of Mississippi’s only abortion clinic opposes the law and has pledged to sue.
Author: AP
Aerial video update pf the Feather/Sacramento River confluence, Sutter Bypass, Lake Oroville and Feather River below Oroville. This was shot Feb. 12, 2017, before the evacuation of nearly 200,000 people due to Oroville Dam spillway problems. The video by from John Hannon illustrates the incredible water flow that continues in our region.
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LSU pitchers Hunter Kiel and Doug Norman have been selected in the 2017 Major League Baseball Draft.
Kiel was picked in the 18th round of the draft by the Chicago White Sox and Norman was taken in the 25th round by the Cincinnati Reds.
Kiel made 10 appearances in 2017 out of the bullpen, pitching 6.1 innings. The junior had a record of 0-0 with an 18.47 ERA and nine strikeouts.
Last year Kiel was selected in the 29th Round of the MLB Draft by the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Norman, a junior from Fort Mill, S.C., made three appearances for LSU in 2017, recording a 0-0 record and a 5.40 ERA.
In 2016, Norman made 23 appearances, posting a 1-1 record and a 3.41 ERA in 31.2 innings pitched.
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The Dallas Stars are in Winnipeg tonight as they continue a three-game road trip. A win is required for the Stars to keep any of their slim postseason hopes alive.
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In the immediate aftermath of the announcement that Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott had been suspended six games, the Bills announced a pair of trades that shook up the NFL.
So with the dust settling on the transactions, who got the most of the moves that sent receiver Sammy Watkins and a sixth-round pick to the Rams, cornerback Ronald Darby to Philly, and cornerback E.J. Gaines, receiver Jordan Matthews, a second-round pick, and a third-round pick to Buffalo?
It’s the question of the day on Monday’s PFT Live, a three-hour tour of the NFL that includes visits from Dolphins coach Adam Gase and Eagles executive V.P. of football operations Howie Roseman.
The show gets started at 6:00 a.m. ET on NBC Sports Radio, before sliding to NBCSN for the final two hours. But also remaining on NBC Sports Radio.
The top four seeds -- Mark Stuto, Armand Iacobellis, Jeremy Sanchez and Sam Demeri -- won their quarterfinal matches in the Staten Island Junior Amateur Friday at Silver Lake.
Stuto, the No. 1 seed, dispatched of No. 8-seed Michael Zarrelli, 6 and 4; No. 2 seed Iacobellis beat No. 7 Cole Schiro, 5 and 4; No 3 Sanchez beat No. 6 Anthony Renner, 3 and 1; and No. 4 Demeri topped Danny Vaccaro, 4 and 2.
The four will play in the semifinals Aug. 26 at Richmond County Country Club at 1 p.m., the same day the girls' semifinalists will play. The finals for both the boys and girls will be held Aug. 27 at RCCC.
A car has crashed into a wall in North Lincolnshire.
The incident happened this evening on Bigby Street, Brigg.
The car also collided with a lamp-post .
Humberside Fire and Rescue attended and made the car safe by disconnecting the battery.
They also made the road safe by removing any debris.
The incident was left with Humberside Police.
A vehicle was also stopped on the M180 by Humber Roads Police because it was using blue lights.
When the car was stopped it was seized and other offences were dealt with.
Johnny Walker Realty announced that its Community Service Award for 2016 was given to Mikel Vann for her involvement in local charities.
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A Florida couple who sold their interest in a golf business partnership lost their challenge to more than $700,000 in federal tax deficiencies when the U.S. Tax Court ruled on Wednesday that their losses must be treated as capital losses that don’t ...read more
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Nye County School District elementary menu for the week of Feb. 5 – Feb. 9:
Las Vegas Review-Journal Nye County schools released its menu for the upcoming week.
Nye County School District elementary menu for the week of Feb. 5 – Feb. 9:
BREAKFAST
Assorted fruit juice and choice of milk offered with each meal.
Monday — TEACHER IN-SERVICE DAY – NO SCHOOL;
Tuesday —- Cereal, French toast sticks, fresh fruit;
Wednesday —- Cereal, Nutri-grain bar, fruit cocktail;
Thursday — Cereal, pancake on a stick, fresh fruit;
Friday – Cereal, yogurt, peaches.
LUNCH
Salad bar, fruit juice and choice of milk offered with each meal.
Monday – TEACHER IN-SERVICE DAY – NO SCHOOL;
Tuesday – Bean and cheese burrito, pineapple chunks;
Wednesday – Rib patty sandwich, cookie, fresh fruit;
Thursday – Hamburger, peaches;
Friday – Pepperoni pizza, fresh fruit.
BAYONNE -- City officials held a groundbreaking ceremony today for "19 East" -- a six-story building between 21st and 19th streets off Broadway that is expected to open in 2018. Mayor Jimmy Davis, City Council members and various associates of the project -- including officials from Collingswood-based developer Ingerman -- braved the cold winds this afternoon to announce the start of the new Bayonne residential project.
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GARFIELD, N.J. (CBSNewYork) – A boy riding his bicycle was struck and killed by a truck in Bergen County.
It happened around 2 p.m. Tuesday near Lanza and Pleasant avenues in Garfield.
Investigators said the boy was between nine and 11 years old.
Neighbors told CBS2’s Valerie Castro the truck traffic has become a growing problem in their residential community.
“There’s a lot of big trucks that come. There’s a storage facility down there and a lot of factories that are down there, and the trucks come through here this way to get down there I guess,” one person said.
The driver remained on the scene before being brought to police headquarters for questioning.
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PennDOT reminds motorists to be cautious when driving around the state's 50,000-pound snowplow trucks as they clear snow and ice from highways this winter.
Drivers should observe a few simple rules when encountering snowplows, the state said.
• Stay back and be patient: Maintain at least six car lengths to avoid collisions and damage from flying anti-skid materials and salt.
• Be visible: Motorists should move slightly to the left side of their lane and turn on their lights when approaching a snowplow from the rear. This will help the snowplow driver to see you in his mirrors.
• Reduce speed: Snowplows travel slower and often stop or back up. Stay alert and do not pass a snowplow until it has reached a clear area.
• Allow space: Avoid traveling alongside of snowplows. They can suddenly shift after hitting snowdrifts or slush.
Joe Napsha is a Tribune-Review staff writer. Reach him at 724-836-5252 or jnapsha@tribweb.com.
April 4 Amazon.com Inc will stream 10 Thursday night games for the U.S. National Football League this year, a company spokeswoman said on Tuesday.
Amazon has bought the rights to stream the games for about $50 million and will offer it for free viewing to its Prime subscribers, technology news site recode reported earlier on Tuesday. (bit.ly/2n8UPlQ)
Amazon did not say how much it paid for the rights.
Last year Twitter Inc bought the rights to live stream 10 NFL Thursday night games for a much smaller fee of $10 million. Twitter could not immediately be reached for comment.
The deal comes as sports fans are increasingly relying on the internet to watch video at the expense of traditional cable and satellite connections. (Reporting by Laharee Chatterjee in Bengaluru and Jeffrey Dastin and David Ingram in San Francisco; Editing by Lisa Shumaker)
Police find woman dead under car in northwest Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Police say a woman likely died after exiting her car while it was left in reverse gear in northwest Las Vegas.
Las Vegas police found the woman dead under a Jeep Tuesday in a desert area near Oso Blanca Road and Skye Canyon Park Drive.
Police say the car was left running and in reverse. The woman was crushed by the car after exiting.
The Clark County coroner's office will identify the woman after her family is notified of her death.
A free childcare scheme for people in emergency accommodation is reportedly being extended beyond Dublin.
Cork City, Cavan, Donegal, Kildare, Kilkenny, Leitrim, Offaly and Wicklow will be covered by the programme that grants children under five 25 hours of free childcare a week and a daily meal.
Children's Minister Katherine Zappone said that the cost of childcare prevents parents from taking up work and education opportunities, and the scheme is aimed at "lifting that barrier for those families in greatest need".
When: Monday, January 2 at 8:00 pm ET Where: Toyota Center in Houston, Texas TV: CSN Mid-Atlantic Radio: 1500 AM and Wizards Radio App Wizards: Bradley Beal , Ian Mahinmi , Danuel House Rockets: Clint Capela As we noted earlier , the Wizards have played very well in recent weeks, but they've also played a very home-heavy schedule. Washington is only 3-10 away from the Verizon Center this season.
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THERE'S a point behind a bend on a narrow winding road in the Southern Highlands where one of NSW's most unusual streetscapes starts to take shape. It's on this twist of Kimberley Drive in Bowral that a sea of Blue Gums parts and makes way for an avenue of Willows, manicured hedges, rolling lawns, oak trees and other treasures usually seen in the European countryside.
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Each morning on WIS News 10 Sunrise during the week of April 24th we will give you the word of the day sometime between 5 a.m. and 7 a.m.
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We now know the identity of the Vermonter who died from listeria after eating tainted cheese.
The family of Richard Friedman says he began showing symptoms in October after eating raw cheese from Vulto Creamery out of Walton, New York.
They say Friedman eventually suffered a stroke and died in November.
The family's lawyer announced they are suing the cheesemaker for wrongful death as well as emotional and financial damages.
Lorde had a busy weekend after a surprise concert Friday night and her Coachella performance Sunday.
The singer had not taken the stage since 2014 and decided to come back with a bang. Her surprise concert on Friday at Pappy & Harriet’s in Pioneertown, California, sold out quickly, with tickets priced at just $20 -- “because i’m 20 and because i love you,” she wrote on Twitter.
And concertgoers were in for a treat: Lorde debuted new songs from her upcoming album, “Melodrama,” including one called “Sober.”
She also debuted “Homemade Dynamite” at Coachella on Sunday -- it was the song’s world premiere.
The singer’s new album is out June 16.
Rebel Yell Brooklyn
Most people have heard of the Manhattan – but how about it’s neighbor to the east – The Brooklyn. A little spicy, a little more bold, but equally as delicious – this classic cocktail uses Rye in place of bourbon to create the namesake drink of the borough.
Make It
Glass: Martini
Ingredients:
3/4 oz rosso vermouth
1 oz Rebel Yell Rye whiskey
2 – 3 dashes maraschino liqueur
Recipe: Stir well in a mixing glass filled with ice cubes. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass, and serve.
Garnish: Maraschino cherry
Kerosene Is Tainted; Could Be Dangerous
The kerosene is possibly contaminated with gasoline and has the potential to cause an explosion or fire if used in home heaters or lamps, said Black.
Inspectors from the Georgia Department of Agriculture discovered the contaminated products on a routine store inspection.
A “stop-sale” order was issued and the store kerosene pump will remain closed until the tank and lines have been cleaned and a new shipment has been tested and approved, said Black.
No other stations are involved, he said.
“Consumers who purchased kerosene on or before Feb. 1 should refrain from using the product and return it to the storefor a refund,” said Black.
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An inmate firefighter died after he collapsed during a training hike at the Sierra Conservation Center in Northern California.
It was Anthony Colacino’s first day on the job Saturday, when 50 minutes into the roughly hourlong hike, the 33-year-old inmate collapsed, according to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
The on-duty fire captain, along with four other inmate firefighters, took Colacino to the center’s firehouse, where they tried to save him by doing CPR in the vehicle and at the facility until an ambulance arrived, said Krissi Khokhobashvili, a corrections spokeswoman.
“Those inmate firefighters, they jumped into action,” she said. “They did what they’re supposed to do.”
Read the full story on LATimes.com.
Fran Jensen...The Woman’s Club of Vista GFWC is expanding with the addition of an Evening Section which meets the first Wednesday of the month at The Village Café, 406 Main Street in Vista. The next meeting is September 6that 6PM and all are welcome. This new addition allows members the option of attending evening meetings in lieu of the luncheon meetings, the second Wednesday of the month, at the Shadowridge Golf Club in Vista but to still focus on the many projects that benefit the community. For information, 919-847-2786,kdkyan@gmail.com, www.womansclubofvista.org.
L-R: Member Judy Bird, New members Joanna Mueller, Toni Kleider, Suzan Bentley, Membership Chairman Karen Keusseyan, Club President Judy Pantazo.
A 98-year-old woman who wed a 94-year-old man has everyone believing in love. Newlyweds Gertrude Mokotoff and Alvin Mann, got married last weekend. Alvin, a businessman and the oldest person to graduate from Mount St. Mary College, was unfazed by their May to December romance. “I kept getting teased about dating a cougar,” he said. “But the age difference never really bothered me because we just hit it off, and I wasn’t about to let her go.” However it was Gertrude who truly broke barriers with a marriage proposal one night after driving home from New York City. “I asked him to marry me.” “I was tired of chasing after him.” It’s Today’s “Good Feeling Story of the Day!
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Media, Pennsylvania-based Wawa will reopen one of its Delaware County location after a month-long renovation that includes seating. And, for the first time in the Philadelphia region, Wawa will offer beer.
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CALGARY, ALBERTA–(Marketwired – Feb. 14, 2017) - Members of the media are invited to a briefing on corporate enforcement action taken by the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER). Representatives from the AER will be available for comment.
Date: Wednesday, February 15, 2017 Time: 10 – 11 a.m. Location: AER Govier Hall 3rd floor, Calgary Head Office 250-5th Street SW Calgary, Alberta
A live audiocast will be available for media who are unable to attend. To register, please RSVP before 9 a.m. on Wednesday, February 15. Upon registration, a web link to the audiocast and instructions for submitting questions during the technical briefing will be provided.
WELLINGTON, March 29 The final day of the third test between New Zealand and South Africa at Seddon Park in Hamilton was abandoned on Wednesday without a ball being bowled.
South Africa clinched the three-match series 1-0 having won the second game at Wellington's Basin Reserve by eight wickets. The first test in Dunedin ended in a draw after the final day was also washed out.
New Zealand had been in a strong position to win the match after reducing South Africa to 80 for five in their second innings, still requiring another 95 runs to make the hosts bat again. (Reporting by Greg Stutchbury; Editing by Nick Mulvenney)
Longmont police are looking for a man they allege struck a police officer who was attempting to arrest the man on warrants on Friday.
Deputy Chief Jeff Satur said the officer sustained non-life-threatening injuries but was taken to Longmont United Hospital.
Satur said the officer responded to a disturbance near Eighth Avenue and Main Street at about 5 p.m. and recognized 47-year-old Richard Jeffs as having an arrest warrant. When the officer attempted to question Jeffs, Satur said Jeffs ran to an Audi, backed out of a parking space and struck the officer.
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The Calgary police have charged a man with attempted murder following a early Monday morning break and enter.
A woman called police at approximatley 5:15 a.m. Monday morning saying an unknown man was trying to break into her house.
Minutes later, the man forced his way inside while the woman and her mother fled the house.
Inside, the suspect found a 63-year-old man sleeping and began assaulting him before police arrived and arrested him.
The man was rushed to hospital in life-threatening condition following the assault and has since been upgraded to stable.
Emmanuel Sundae Iyoho, 37, of Calgary, has been charged with one count of attempted murder, break and enter and assault with a weapon.
Police believe the attack to be random and a motive is not yet known.
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The Spartanburg District Five school board is down a member after Garry Harper stepped away in January, citing “personal reasons.”
Harper held the District 5-2 seat, which covered parts of Lyman, on the nine-member board.
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China develops new voice identification technique
China has developed a technique to identify internet users based on their voices, according to developers.
The technique, jointly developed by Tsinghua University and a Beijing tech company, is aimed at providing quality identification services for users.
The technique can be applied for various services, such as finance, medical care and education, developers said.
The project is based in Guian New Area of Guizhou Province in the country's southwest. The new area focuses on emerging industries.
Former President George H.W. Bush is in intensive care after being admitted to the hospital on Sunday morning. CNN reports that he was suffering from an infection that led to sepsis, which can be life-threatening.
“President Bush was admitted to the Houston Methodist Hospital yesterday morning after contracting an infection that spread to his blood. He is responding to treatments and appears to be recovering. We will issue additional updates as events warrant,” said spokesman Jim McGrath.
Saturday, Bush buried his wife Barabara who died last week.
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Lovefilm was founded in 2002 and acquired by Amazon in 2011 – at which point it had 1.4 million subscribers, the BBC reports.
Its streaming service was folded into Amazon Instant Video in 2014, with the "Instant" dropped from the name the following year.
But the Lovefilm name was retained for the postal service.
A statement from Amazon said: "In the past years, a growing number of customers have made use of streaming services while the demand for renting DVD and Blu-ray discs has declined at the same time.
"We will therefore close down the Lovefilm DVD rental service on 31 October 2017. We are planning to offer every affected Lovefilm employee another fitting role at Amazon. There are conversations about this happening at the moment."
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A successful collaboration between the Department of Veterans Affairs, The American Legion and the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs resulted in more than $300,000 being awarded to veterans with VA claims appeals waiting to be adjudicated by the Board of Veterans Appeals. That collaboration has turned into a larger pilot program, and those involved at the earliest stages of the project are hoping it goes nationwide.
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A day after bringing right-handed pitcher Zack Littell back up for his second career major-league appearance, the Minnesota Twins are sending him back to the minors.
The Twins optioned Littell to Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday following their 6-5 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers. Littell loaded the bases and walked in the winning run in the 10th inning.
The Twins recalled Gabriel Moya from Triple-A in his place. The 22-year-old lefty appeared in five games for the Twins earlier this year and has been sharp for down in Rochester. He has a 1.64 ERA and a 1.152 WHIP in 20 appearances, including three starts.
A Walmart employee was caught on camera stealing $11,000 from cash registers at the Winchester location within a two-week time span.
A loss prevention employee reported to police that surveillance footage showed Joshanna Pope taking varying amounts of money from registers on multiple occasions.
The Memphis Police Department responded to the reports on Tuesday and took Pope into custody. She has since been transported to felony response.
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — Police in Las Cruces are investigating the discovery of human remains in an undeveloped area of the city.
They say the remains were found by a hiker walking his dog about 10 a.m. Sunday.
The remains haven’t been identified yet and will be sent to the New Mexico medical investigator’s office for an autopsy.
Investigators have yet to determine the gender or approximate age of the individual.
Police say it’s not immediately known if foul play is involved or how long the remains may have been in the undeveloped area west of the intersection of Rinconada and Sonoma Ranch Boulevard.
Investigators combed through the surrounding area throughout Sunday evening and returned to the area Monday morning to search for evidence relevant to the case.
HYDERABAD: The Cyberabad police on Saturday released a sketch of the eight-month-pregnant woman, whose dismembered body was found stuffed in gunny bags at Kondapur near the Botanical Garden on Tuesday morning, and announced a reward of Rs 1 lakh for giving information about the woman. Identity of the woman could not be known immediately as the body was found in a decomposed state and the police depended on some eyewitnesses to develop the portrait.
As part of investigation, the police came to know from four eyewitnesses that the woman was seen near a hospital located close to the botanical garden and that she was in an advanced state of pregnancy. Based on the physical description from these eyewitnesses portrait of the woman was developed by the police.
Blood-stained gunny bags in which the woman’s body parts were stuffed were first noticed by morning walkers and sanitation workers of GHMC at Sriram Nagar near the botanical garden in Kondapur after which they alerted the Gachibowli police.
Wisconsin senior guard Bronson Koenig has been hampered by a left-calf injury since late January. Badger coach Greg Gard gave Koenig the day off on Tuesday to rest.
Koenig is expected to play Thursday night when the Badgers (21-4, 10-2 Big Ten) face the Michigan Wolverines (16-9, 6-6 Big Ten) in Ann Arbor.
Koenig is averaging 13.4 points a game, but that average is dipped to 8.8 points a game since the injury. His shooting percentages dropped during that stretch, hitting just 25% from the field and 22% from three-point range.
Michigan is playing good basketball right now, having won four of their last six games. They’re led by point guard Derrick Walton Jr., who is averaging 23 points, five assists and six rebounds over his last five games.
Mississippi governor signs nation's most restrictive abortion law
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Mississippi's governor has signed the nation's tightest abortion restrictions into law.
Republican Gov. Phil Bryant signed House Bill 1510 on Monday afternoon. It becomes law immediately and bans most abortions after 15 weeks' gestation. Bryant has frequently said he wants Mississippi to be the "safest place in America for an unborn child."
The law's only exceptions are if a fetus has health problems making it "incompatible with life" outside of the womb at full term, or if a pregnant woman's life or a "major bodily function" is threatened by pregnancy. Pregnancies resulting from rape and incest aren't exempted.
Abortion rights advocates are calling the law unconstitutional because it limits abortion before fetuses can live outside the womb. The owner of Mississippi's only abortion clinic opposes the law and has pledged to sue.
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APRIL 15: Chicago Blackhawks head coach Joel Quenneville looks on in the second period during game 1 of the first round of the 2017 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Nashville Predators on April 15, 2017, at the United Center in Chicago, IL. CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 15: Chicago Blackhawks head coach Joel Quenneville looks on in the second period during game 1 of the first round of the 2017 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Nashville Predators on April 15, 2017, at the United Center in Chicago, IL.
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It was a memorable 2017 for William Carey baseball. The Crusaders played in the NAIA World Series for the first time since 1978.
Another story was added to this memorable chapter Wednesday during the Major League Baseball draft. Tyler James was drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the 25th round (750 overall).
The Slidell native is a junior, so he has the option to return to school. James has until July 15 to make a decision.
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One man was killed by gunfire and another was injured during a home invasion in Arkansas on Saturday night, authorities said.
Helena-West Helena Police Chief Patrick Smith said three men forced their way into a home in the 1100 block of Walnut Street about 8:30 p.m. A female resident had refused to let them in, Smith said.
Police said weapons were fired among the intruders, with shots hitting two of them: 22-year-old Darrin Heath and 19-year-old Oshea Henderson. It was not clear who fired the shots hitting the two men.
Heath suffered fatal injuries. Henderson was transported to Helena Regional Medical Center, then to Regional One Medical Center in Memphis, Smith said. He was said to be serious condition on Monday afternoon.
The third man involved, 21-year-old Anthony Gilmore, is in custody on an aggravated residential burglary charge, Smith said.
© REUTERS/ Osman Orsal Turkish Police Believe Citizen of Uzbekistan or Kyrgyzstan is Behind Istanbul Nightclub Attack - Reports
MOSCOW (Sputnik) — At least 39 people were killed, including more than 20 foreigners, and 65 injured as a result of the attack on Istanbul's Reina nightclub during New Year's Eve celebrations.
"Horrific terrorist attack in Istanbul — we pray for the souls of the victims. It's a matter of time before something similar happens in Serbia," Jeremic said, as quoted by the Tanjug news agency.
Daesh has claimed responsibility for the attack. Turkish authorities have been looking for a perpetrator of the attack, who is reportedly either an Uzbek or a Kyrgyz national.
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Timothy Richardson is 16 years-old, and has been receiving treatment for Leukemia for the past few weeks. Richardson is an aspiring firefighter and wears a different t-shirt from a different firehouse each day.
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Richardson has been receiving shirts from all over the country, and he can now add the Middle East to the pile as U.S. Air Force firefighters are sending a shirt along from the United Arab Emirates.
"Maybe he should know his story has reached all the way to the Middle East and he has a couple of boys here from Niagara Falls, 107th attack wing, that are deployed here and his message was received," Air Force Technical Sergeant Eric Norman said, "his call was received and we're answering it."
If anyone would like to donate a shirt to Timothy Richardson they can be sent to U-Crest Fire Company at 255 Clover PL, Cheektowaga, NY 14225, USA.
The outrageous and wild ride that was Jimmy’s life is honored in this moving tribute.
Ohio official says e-school's founder should repay millions
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — As Ohio seeks to recover over $60 million from a giant online charter school that closed, the attorney general says the school founder and his two businesses should be on the hook for that public funding.
Founder Bill Lager's for-profit companies were paid to provide management and software services for the Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow.
In a court filing, Attorney General Mike DeWine argues that violated Lager's fiduciary duty to ECOT and that the public contracts were void. DeWine indicated he'll seek to recover money from Lager and the companies.
An ECOT attorney isn't commenting on that.
ECOT has challenged how Ohio tallied student participation to determine a clawback of nearly $80 million, some of which already was collected. ECOT is awaiting an Ohio Supreme Court ruling in that case.
Panthers coach Bob Boughner discusses scratching Owen Tippett and opening the season on Friday night in Tampa Bay.
Parents say administrators responded too harshly by labeling Abilene students worthless and calling them "buttheads" the day after a fight nearly broke out in the middle school's cafeteria. Parents also told the Abilene ISD school board that they were upset that students had reported that a teacher's aide used a plastic baseball bat to threaten them, according to the Abilene Reporter-News .
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KIEV, March 29 Ukraine's National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) searched the offices of the central bank on Wednesday as part of an investigation into allegations that central bank officials abused their position to benefit third parties.
NABU said it suspected that central bank staff, in collusion with "officials of a number of commercial banks, took actions violating Ukraine's law on banks and banking activities and this did serious damage to the state's interests".
Its statement did not name any officials and said none of the suspects had been notified.
NABU said the investigation, launched in February, was related to the activities of central bank officials from 2015 to 2016.
The central bank confirmed the search had taken place and that it had given NABU access to documents. It said law enforcement agencies had conducted 155 such searches last year at the central bank. (Reporting by Natalia Zinets; writing by Matthias Williams; editing by Andrew Roche)
Opposition parties in Zimbabwe are planning to mount a serious challenge to President Robert Mugabe.
The 92-year-old wants to stand for re-election in 2018, but public anger is growing over his handling of the country’s stalled economy.
Al Jazeera’s Haru Mutasa reports from Harare.
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Officials say a woman has been arrested after trying to smoke on a Southwest flight from Portland to Sacramento, then shouting she was going to kill everyone on the plane.
In video obtained by CBS13 in Sacramento, the woman is wearing a white hat and sunglasses as she spews profanities and threats at the crew and pushes a flight attendant.
Southwest said in a statement Monday that the plane received priority treatment from air traffic control to land quickly in Sacramento, and law enforcement met the plane on the tarmac to arrest her.
In a jailhouse interview with CBS13, the woman, 24-year-old Valerie Curbelo of Sandy, Oregon, said she tried to smoke because of anxiety.
She said she didn’t know why she made the death threats, adding that the person doing that “was not me.”
CAIRO (AP) - Islamic State group claims the man who killed 4 people in the Belgian city of Liege was a 'soldier of the caliphate'
Sanders Sees A Return To 'Wide Receiver Heaven' In Denver Emmanuel Sanders called Denver "wide receiver heaven" back when he joined the Broncos in 2014. He's counting on Mike McCoy bringing back nirvana to the Rocky Mountains in 2017.
Early-Season Injuries Do Not Have To Doom Your Fantasy Baseball TeamIt happens almost every season: A handful of All-Star players go on the disabled list, and your fantasy team suddenly seems decimated by injuries. Here's how you handle it.
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A New Britain woman pleaded guilty yesterday in New Haven federal court to embezzling funds from Webster Bank Corp.
According to court documents and statements made in court, Carrie Caesar, manager of Webster Bank’s Avon branch, withdrew at least $535,600 from account holders’ certificate of deposit accounts at Webster Bank, without the knowledge or consent of the account holders, over the past 13 years. She used the embezzled funds for her own purposes, and took steps to conceal her misconduct.
Caesar targeted primarily six customers, all of whom were at least 79 years old and with whom she had developed a relationship as an account manager.
Caesar pleaded guilty to one count of theft, embezzlement and misapplication by a bank officer and employee, an offense that carries a maximum term of imprisonment of 30 years.
She is scheduled to be sentenced on May 8, 2017, and is currently released on a $150,000 bond.
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Over 200 residents in North West barricaded the N18 road from Mahikeng to Vryburg with burning tyres on Monday morning.
Community leader Pogisho Dipheko said they have been engaging with the mine since 2015. He said they decided to protest after hearing that the contract of Trollop mining services had ended and that a new company was appointed to take over.
He said Trollop did not hire anyone from their villages. “We have people who can be operators and truck drivers. We told them that they can only hire people with core or critical skills only‚” he said.
Sihle Maake‚ spokesperson for the mine’s owner‚ Harmony‚ said they were addressing the matter.
“The General Manager has engaged with the protesters from 8am this morning to listen to their grievances and another meeting has been scheduled with the leader of the community to engage further to discuss what their requirements are‚” she said.
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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) — The Rose Administration building at the University of Alabama has been evacuated Friday morning, as have the surrounding buildings, because of a suspicious package.
According to an alert from the university, a package was found behind the administration building.
“Rose and surrounding buildings have been evacuated while search teams are on site,” the alert said. “Please avoid the area and report any suspicious packages or unusual situations to UAPD at (205) 348-5454. “
Federal government officials have defended the choice of a proposed trial site in Queensland to drug test welfare recipients, in the face of fierce criticism from the local council.
Logan was selected as a trial site partly because of sewage samples indicating high levels of drug use in the area.
However, it has since emerged the town's wastewater facility also treats parts of Brisbane, the Gold Coast and Scenic Rim.
Senior bureaucrats said the Queensland town was chosen for various reasons, including the fact Logan already had income management infrastructure in place.
"Ministers were provided with a number of factors and made decisions," Social Services secretary Kathryn Campbell told a Senate estimates hearing on Thursday.
Legislation underpinning the proposed drug testing trials is still before parliament.
Royal Blood
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For those about to rock, we play disco. At 9.06pm the crowd started baying for Royal Blood, the British drum and bass guitar heavy blues duo who thrive in the gap we never knew existed between The White Stripes and The Black Keys.
Royal Blood's Ben Thatcher and Mike Kerr.
They sauntered on stage to KC and the Sunshine Band's Get Down Tonight . There was barely enough time to consider what this incongruous choice said about trolls and their outsize influence on the world before Mike Kerr's booming bass turned disco into inferno.
Where Are You Now? – yanked from midway through last year's album How Did We Get So Dark? – proved a blast as an opener, and the pit was soon moshing for the raucous single Lights Out .
From the outset Kerr, on lead vocals and a bass he used as a lead instrument, and drummer Ben Thatcher were in tight control. Being a duo means fewer moving parts to synchronise, but it becomes more obvious when something goes wrong.
The Garvey’s Supervalu County Senior Football Championship semi-finals are down for decision this afternoon, at Fitzgerald Stadium, Killarney.
Kerins O’Rahillys against South Kerry gets proceedings underway at 3 o’clock, with Dr Crokes versus West Kerry to follow from 4:45.
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Chipata City Council Mayor, Sinoya Mwale has directed the Council Town Clerk and the legal department to make follow ups on two contractors, who failed to deliver the skip truck and the rig drilling machine.
Mr. Mwale says the two departments should use court bailiffs in order to recover the money from the contractors.
He says this is because the two contractors have failed to fulfill their promises.
The mayor said this yesterday during a full council meeting.
Mr. Mwale says deadline for the contractor, who is paying back money for the rig machine, was 31st January, while the contractor paying back money for the skip truck had promised to finish paying on January 15th.
He says the two contractors need to be followed up and taken to task because they are not serious in paying back the money.
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A man has appeared in court accused of keeping a woman "prisoner" in a Brisbane home where he repeatedly drugged and raped her over two weeks.
The 29-year-old, who can't be named for legal reasons, faced Brisbane Magistrates Court on Saturday charged with 28 offences, including deprivation of liberty and six counts of rape.
Police allege he initially drugged the victim in the Brisbane CBD with the tranquilliser benzodiazepine on January 18 before taking her to a Fig Tree Pocket home, where she was held against her will until January 31.
"In short, the defendant has kept a young lady prisoner and a sex slave for (a number of) weeks, drugging her and raping her repeatedly, with previous inclinations that would suggest the behaviour is something of a pattern," police prosecutor Mark Gorton told the court.
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Have you ever sat down to a formal meal and wondered, "Why do I need all of these forks?" Perhaps you've thought, "Is this my drink or the person's sitting next to me?" If so, then our etiquette dinner will put you at ease.
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Who will climb the ladder to get the Money in the Bank briefcase? This year, the now Smackdown brand-exclusive event is having fans ask that question twice, since both men and women will have Money in the Bank matches. The big event comes to PPV and the WWE Network on Sunday, June 18. Here are the matches and our predictions for the show.
Light television comedy featuring Paul and Jamie Buchman as a recently married couple in New York City. They point out the gentle humor of domesticity and in the everyday situations of life.
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Join Delegate Adrienne A. Jones and R. Kevin Hooks, pastor of Transformation of Life Christian Church for the toy drive on December 12th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Bring new unwrapped toy(s) or non perishable food for free admission. Toys will be distributed to families in need in the Randallstown, Reisterstown and Owings Mills communities. The food donations to benefit the Maryland Food Bank and families in living in northwest Baltimore county.
ABC News(WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump weighed in on the tense situation with North Korea on the sidelines of the annual White House Easter egg roll today.
When asked for his message to North Korea following Sunday’s failed missile launch, Trump responded, “They gotta behave.”
Later, when ABC News pressed Trump on his next move on the Korean peninsula, the president said, “You’ll see.”
Vice President Mike Pence and his family were in South Korea over the weekend, where they visited the border in the demilitarized zone.
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GENEVA — A group of U.N. human rights experts are expressing concerns about the health of the widow of late Nobel Peace Prize laureate Liu Xiaobo, saying the Chinese government should let her seek treatment wherever she wishes.
The independent experts commissioned by the U.N.’s Human Rights Council reiterated their call to Chinese authorities to indicate where Liu Xia is being held, and to release her.
The U.N. rights office says she has been under house arrest since 2010, when her husband won the Nobel prize. He died in custody last year.
The experts say Liu Xia reportedly suffers from “severe psychological distress,” pointing to audio recordings released in May in which she pleads for help.
She was last seen in public at his funeral, accompanied by authorities.
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Today Moss Point High School parents got some insight into what goes on inside the classroom
Desirae Duncan was there and has the story on how a new parent council is working to spur achievement.
The West-Oak High School wrestling team are Class AAA State Champions following a 34-24 win over top-ranked Battery Creek on Saturday at Dreher High School in Columbia. West-Oak also won the title in 2014.
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The predictable bores Newport's Jared Mell, who's as singular a logger as you'll find today. Slides far from the ordinary are bound to happen when you offer him a sloping, groomed wall. Above are snippets of his performance from Deus Ex Machina's Nine-Foot and Single Festival in June, where his ten toes and two heels danced to the nose along the righthand peelers of Canggu.
Lafrey agrees to send Annie out in the field to investigate with Max and Leroy.
Justice Alan Page spoke to scholarship recipients during the Page Foundation awards ceremony at the University of Minnesota Thursday, June 25, 2015 in Minneapolis, MN. Justice Page will hit the mandatory retirement age of 70 in August.
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C Aron Baynes snared a season-high 13 rebounds for the Celtics, who won at Detroit on Sunday. Baynes was primarily responsible for holding Pistons C Andre Drummond to a season-low six points, 20 fewer than he had in the teams’ first meeting.
SF Jayson Tatum leads the NBA in 3-point percentage, a surprise to Pistons coach Stan Van Gundy. “Look, I thought he was the best prospect in the draft. He’s got all the tools,” he said. “The thing is, anybody who says they’re not surprised by (a rookie‘s) 3-point shooting, based on what he did in college, is lying.” Tatum finished 3 of 5 from long distance Sunday at Detroit.
G Kyrie Irving tossed in 16 points Sunday in Boston’s win at Detroit.
SF Marcus Morris missed the Sunday game at Detroit due to left knee soreness. He also was ruled out for the Monday game at Chicago.
F Al Horford stuffed the stat sheet with 18 points, nine rebounds and six assists Sunday in Boston’s win at Detroit.
(Reuters) - Canadian Solar Inc (CSIQ.O) said on Monday it received a letter from its Chief Executive Shawn Qu to take the company private.
The solar company said Qu, its largest shareholder, has offered to buy all of the outstanding shares he and his wife Hanbing Zhang do not already own for $18.47 per share.
The offer represents a 7.1 percent premium to Canadian Solar’s Friday close. Qu and Zhang own about 23.5 percent of the company’s shares.
Canadian Solar’s shares, which have risen nearly 42 percent this year, were halted in premarket trading on Monday.
The company had a market cap of $1.07 billion, according to Reuters calculations.
McCann added about 15 pounds to his frame in the offseason and looks more muscular this spring, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.
McCann figures to be a more important part of Detroit's offense this year, as J.D. Martinez and Ian Kinsler are both gone from last year's Opening Day lineup. The 27-year-old catcher set new career highs with 13 home runs and 49 RBI in 2017, and he could surpass those numbers if the added muscle leads to more power at the plate.
LOS ANGELES (AP)  Prosecutors say three suspects kidnapped two people and held one of them naked in a bathtub for 30 hours while demanding the other pay a $10,000 ransom.
Keith Andre Stewart, Johntae Jones and Amber Neal were charged Tuesday with kidnapping and other offenses.
Neal's arrest Monday by Los Angeles police was captured on bystander video and had been viewed more than 2.4 million times on Twitter.
Prosecutors say the trio went to Daisy McCrackin's home on May 3, pistol-whipped Joseph Capone, then placed bags over both their heads and drove them to Compton.
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They're accused of holding Capone naked in a bathtub for 30 hours without food. Authorities say they also forced McCrackin to write a $10,000 check to Neal.
It wasn't clear if the suspects had attorneys to comment.
A new Starbucks location in Beckley is causing excitement on WVU Tech's campus. It is located in the Tech Spot on the first floor of the Robert C Byrd Learning Resource Center.
They serve everyone's favorite Starbucks drinks. Jennifer Wood-Cunninghan, WVU Tech University Relations Director, said this is a great addition to their campus.
"I think everyone is excited. Students, faculty and staff we're very very busy so we all need our caffeine fix everyday. So, this is a great opportunity for folks to have this on campus and for students it's actually a part of their meal plan so students are especially excited about that." Wood-Cunningham, said.
This Starbucks location is open to the public.
The U.S. Census Bureau says one in five Americans live with a disability.
The 33rd Pacific Rim International Conference on Disability and Diversity is next Wednesday at Hilton Hawaiian Village.
Patricia Morrissey is director of the UH Center on Disability Studies.
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Heavy snow has caused more misery for travellers overnight - with the wintry weather disruption set to continue during the morning rush-hour.
Police and fire services across the UK reported having to rescue stranded vehicles and deal with crashes as several more centimetres of snow fell in some parts.
Lefty had a truly bizarre moment during round 3 of the US Open
WATCH: Phil Mickelson Hits Moving Ball At US Open
Phil Mickelson had a truly bizarre moment at the US Open during round three, hitting a moving ball on the 13th green after it was rolling off down a hill.
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His score for the hole initially went down as an 8, although has since been changed to a 10.
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Mickelson was given a two stroke penalty for breaching Rule 14-5 for hitting a moving ball.
He took four to get to the green and made four putts, plus the two additional strokes.
The 10k Tundraland Home Makeover Giveaway qualifier for Friday, August 11, 2017 is Adam Siewert.
Each qualifier will receive a $100 Gift Card to the Packer Pro Shop that will be given out August 25 when the winner of the grand prize is chosen on Wake Up Wisconsin. All qualifiers must be present to win.
Congratulations, Adam!
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MIAMI (WSVN) - A Broadway show based on the lives of Gloria and Emilio Estefan is taking center stage in Miami.
The Red Carpet was rolled out for the Estefan’s Broadway musical “On Your Feet,” Friday.
The musical stars Cuban-American actress Christie Prades as the one and only Gloria Estefan. TV actor Mauricio Martinez portrays musician and producer Emilio.
The broadway show follows the Estefans’ journey to stardom with chart-topping smash hits.
Gloria told 7News that Miamians will relate to the show. “It’s a show that’s going to represent a lot of people here in Miami,” she said. “It’s not just Emilio’s and my story, but it’s the story of a lot of people from this city.”
“On Your Feet” runs through Oct. 15 at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts.
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The most influential pickup came on April 5, when US-based conspiracy site Infowars ran its version of the story. Infowars is a highly influential site among the "alt-right" movement in the US; its leading light, Alex Jones, has over 600,000 Twitter followers.
Infowars was one of the main outlets to publicize the fake "Pizzagate" story which claimed that figures close to Hillary Clinton were running a pedophile ring from a pizzeria in Washington, DC, a falsehood for which Jones was eventually forced to apologize. Throughout the US presidential election campaign of 2016, Infowars supported Trump.
Golf has something of a Royal Wedding on the way, apparently.
Rory McIlroy, who has been engaged to former PGA of America employee Erica Stoll since December 2015, will get married in Ireland’s famed Ashford Castle on April 22nd, according to the Belfast Telegraph:
A phone call to the exclusive luxury hotel yesterday about the possibility of booking a room for the weekend after next was greeted with a polite reply: “Sorry but we are fully booked.” There was no confirmation from the reservations clerk, however, that the Castle had been rented out by Rory and Erica, who are regular visitors to Ashford. They’ve spent two New Year’s Eves in the five star hotel, where they enjoyed candlelit dinners and champagne as the clock counted down.
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Summer might be winding down, but Bachelor in Paradise is just getting started.
Starting with tonight's premiere, there will be drama-filled good times a plenty (don't you worry), but, more notably, let's talk about the BIP fashion scene. Every season the girls (and heck, even the guys) really seem to nail that summer off-duty look. (You know: The one that really lends itself to the cool-girl Instagram aesthetic you're going for with your outfits.)
Sure, you might not be heading to the set yourself, but at least you can dress like it.
March 31 Shawbrook Group Plc
* Offer for Shawbrook Group Plc
* Marlin Bidco, co jointly owned by funds by Pollen Street capital and funds advised by BC Partners, announces a cash offer
* Offer price of 330 pence per Shawbrook share, together with announced dividend, represents a premium of approximately 32.5 per cent
* Offer, together with announced dividend, values entire ordinary share capital of shawbrook at £842.4 million
* As part of transaction, existing fund investors advised by Pollen Street Capital will be replaced
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Eight friends who share a passion for photography are exhibiting their art throughout October at The Acorn Centre in Inverurie.
By holding the exhibition, the group hope to raise some funds for CLAN Cancer Support.
Collectively known as the F8 group Fiona Bruce, Peter Donaldson, Sandra Grant, Lorraine Heir, Peter Kent, Enid Knutton, Harry Leil and Eileen Lyle make the occasional group trip to favoured photographic spots around the North East to practice their skills.
The exhibition contains a wide range of images, mainly local but some from further afield and a diverse range of subjects.
Entry is free at the West High Street venue and the exhibition runs until Saturday, October 28.
Any donations to CLAN will be most welcome.
When you think of healthy food, you don’t necessary think of McDonald’s.
Many fast food joints have been offering up “healthier” menu items to entice customers but McDonald’s just made a move that might be a game changer!
The chain is testing a vegan burger called the McVegan.
The meat-less burger is available for a limited time from October 4 – November 21 at select locations in Finland.
If the burger proves to be a hit, it will roll out to menus nationwide.
Seeing as many people are cutting meat out of their diets and looking for healthier alternatives, it seems like a move that’s been a long time coming.
I personally don’t even eat anything but black bean burgers anymore because I prefer the taste so I would love to give this a taste!
According to the Finnish website, the burger includes a soy patty and can be served with vegas fries!
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Tristan Gubler has been named 7th Grade Outstanding Middle School Wrestler. Tristan said, “I’m very excited to have been recognized for my wrestling.”
Tristan was named as an outstanding wrestler by a vote of the coaches at the Tah-Neva Conference.
Tristan attends Learning Bridge Charter School and wrestles with White Pine Middle School.
Naas gardai are investigating the circumstances of a road accident involving a teenage boy yesterday in the Straffan area.
It is understood that the boy, aged sixteen, was cycling and sustained serious injuries at Oughterard when his bicycle was struck by a car.
The boy is being treated at Beaumont Hospital.
NEW YORK — A top Federal Reserve official is suggesting that the Fed will likely announce next month that it will begin paring its bond portfolio — a step that could lead to slightly higher rates on mortgages and other loans.
In an interview with The Associated Press, New York Federal Reserve Bank President William Dudley says he thinks the Fed has adequately prepared investors for a reduction in the portfolio, which swelled after the 2008 financial crisis as the Fed bought bonds to reduce long-term rates. With the economy now much healthier, the Fed is ready to begin selling some of those bonds.
Greentop Circus is holding an hour-and-a-half taster session this weekend, for children aged 8-16.
The Easter Holiday Youth Aerial Taster session will run from 11.30am to 1pm this Saturday at a cost of £9 per child and is ideal for complete beginners.
Hannah Lamare, of Greentop, said: “​Wear comfortable clothing for sporting activity - leggings, a long sleeve t-shirt, and indoor trainers or plimsolls. Please don’t wear clothing with zips, buttons, studs or any embellishments, remove jewellery and ensure nails are cut short.”
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Newport News, Va. – Police are investigating after a woman was shot in the back. They said on December 10, 2017 at 8:30 pm they were dispatched to Riverside Hospital.
The victim, a 20-year-old Newport News woman, said that she and her boyfriend were walking in the 1000 block of 36th Street and heard several gunshots.
They told police as they ran she felt she was struck by the gunfire in her back. Her boyfriend flagged down a relative who transported her to the hospital for treatment.
The wound was non-life threatening.
No suspect information is available and police said the investigation is ongoing.
Rapper Young Tz, who’s also the CEO of LifeStruggles ENT, hopes to motivate the world through his lyrics. Inspired by his own life struggles, YTZ is determined more than ever to chase his dreams and now lives by the motto you only live once. His latest single Bad Bi*ch is now available on iTunes and you can follow Young TZ on Instagram @dfam_music for booking information.
Russians In Moscow Celebrate 6 More Years Of Putin On Sunday, Vladimir Putin won the Russian presidential election by a landslide. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly was in Moscow to witness the late-night celebrations of another six years of Putin in power.
SACRAMENTO – Attorney General Xavier Becerra issued the following statement after the shooting that took place Wednesday morning at a congressional baseball practice in Alexandria, Virginia:
“Our thoughts and prayers go out to my former colleagues, staff and police, especially injured House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, officers David Bailey and Crystal Greiner, congressional staffer Zachary Barth and Tyson Food’s director of government relations Matt Mika, who were the targets of a cold-blooded and senseless shooting. We thank all those officers who came to the rescue at the scene.”
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GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner has a broken left wrist after being hit by a pitch during a spring training game.
Turner was struck by a pitch from Oakland right-hander Kendall Graveman in the first inning Monday night. Turner grunted and winced as he jogged away from the plate toward the dugout, his hand hanging limp at his side. He was quickly visited by a trainer and replaced by Donovan Solano.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts announced the diagnosis after the game.
The 33-year-old Turner hit .322 with 21 homers and 71 RBIs last season. He also led the team and finished third in the majors by getting plunked 19 times.
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BRISTOL, RI – Bristolians raised the American flag high in the sky Wednesday night at the annual Flag Day celebration on the town common. The young and old gathered by the gazebo to honor freedom and kick-start the town's traditional Fourth of July celebrations.
Dancers opened the event, followed by speeches by many on the Fourth of July Committee. Children also sang traditional American songs.
"Its really cool. Its great to know that we have people supporting our country,” said Lisie O’Hara, of Portsmouth.
CHARLES CITY, Iowa – A Chicago man has been accused of selling heroin in Floyd County.
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22-year-old Lilshawon Phillip Stewart has been charged with a controlled substance violation. Authorities say he sold heroin to law enforcement personnel at a home in the 300 block of 4th Avenue in Charles City on January 16 and 17.
Charges were filed against Stewart on Monday and he was booked into the Floyd County Jail.
MOJAVE, Calif. - The California Highway Patrol is searching for a vehicle that struck and killed a man in Mojave on January 26.
34-year-old Rickey Chapman, Jr. of Rosamond was hit by an unidentified vehicle on Sierra Highway north of Rosamond Boulevard. The vehicle is described as possibly a 1988 to 1998 Chevrolet or GMC truck and has passenger side damage to the headlamp and hood area.
According to witnesses, the dark-colored vehicle was last seen traveling northbound on Sierra Highway. It's believed the driver lives in eastern Kern County between Rosamond and Ridgecrest, according to CHP.
The vehicle left behind vehicle fluids and other evidence that is currently being analyzed by law enforcement.
If you have any information, contact Officer Zuniga at the Mojave CHP Office at 661-823-5500 or leave a message at the Bishop Dispatch Center at 760-872-5900.
Walmart offers the Microsoft Xbox One Bluetooth Wireless Controller in Green/Orange for the in-cart price of $35 with free shipping. That's a buck under our Cyber Monday mention and the best price we've seen for a new controller in any color. (It's a low by $11.) It's compatible with Xbox One and Windows 10, and features a 3.5mm jack.
The Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce has distributed refund checks to local businesses totaling more than $750,000 through the L&I Retro Rating Program.
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Renowned Nollywood actor, Chinedu Ikedieze, popularly known as Aki, has been blessed with a child. The diminutive actor took to his Instagram page @chineduikedieze to make the announcement, although he did not disclose the sex of the child. With a photo attachment of the baby, he wrote: “UNTO US A CHILD IS BORN.” Recall that […]
See if you can tell the differences between a turtle and a tortoise then meet Chip the tortoise.
Hour 1: Last night’s storm, shooting in Arlington and a brilliant father’s day promotion.
Hour 2: More on Arlington shooting and what we blame for dividing the country.
Hour 3: Getting along, America’s Got (no) Talent and Chic-fil-A fun facts.
My new favorite. Wouldn’t want to run across him on a sidewalk. 🤗
My second favorite. Definitely a sassy fish.
Floating off to hmm wonder where she’s going. Some are so definitely female or male to me though I know the male bird is usually the fancy one.
Finally some lettering.
Like it when it’s a double page spread.
Perky and gorgeous or
A sad sack.
A fish whose background definitely needs work.
Ps Carla Sonheim also has a lot of how to videos on Vimeo.
Happy weekend. Go forth and find some sidewalk cracks to play with.
Margaret xoxoxox whose making two large pots of soup. Hmm wonder why!?
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SUNBURY – The start of spring in the Valley could be greeted with a fourth nor’easter heading for the northeastern United States. According to the latest map projection from AccuWeather, the Valley could receive three to six inches of snow Tuesday night into Wednesday.
AccuWeather calls for one to three inches of snow Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, followed by another one to two inches Wednesday morning. Temperatures are expected to stay in the high 30s to low 40s. Wet snow is expected to fall. The forecast could change as the system approaches, which could alter snow totals. WKOK will have the latest updates from AccuWeather, as well as any school delays/closings and more on our WinterNet page.
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Aaron Donald is the first pure defensive tackle to win The Associated Press NFL Defensive Player of the Year award since 1999.
Often the province of outside pass rushers and backs, the Los Angeles Rams star broke the trend by earning 23 votes from a nationwide panel of 50 media members who regularly cover the league. Warren Sapp of Tampa Bay was the previous DT to win the award. Others have been Hall of Famers Joe Greene and Cortez Kennedy.
While the Rams' defence didn't rank highly in league stats, Donald was a force. The 2014 top defensive rookie spent 2017 destroying blockers, leading all players at his position with 11 sacks and had 58 pressures while usually being double-teamed.
End Calais Campbell, in his first season with the Jaguars, was second with 17 votes. Arizona's Chandler Jones got five.
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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) today took nine people into custody including the Commissioner of GST, Kanpur with 3 other Supritendent of GST, Kanpur and 5 other accused for allegedly taking bribe from firms as a “protection money for omission of action by the department”.
The bribe was transferred systematically through hawala channels which was periodically (monthly or quarterly) paid to the officers.
India Today has accessed the copy of CBI’s FIR according to which, Sansar Chand, an IRS officer of 1986 batch, who has currently the commissioner of GST and Central Excise, Kanpur was leading a systematic and organised collection of illegal gratification in lieu with various official acts in connection to matters pertaining to his jurisdiction.
“Sansar Chand was in habit of taking periodic updates from his Superitendents Ajay Srivastava, Aman Shah and RS Chandel in regards to illegal gratification from various private parties,” reads the FIR.
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There are long delays on the M6 motorway this evening due to a broken down lorry.
The vehicle has broken down on the northbound carriageway around junction 20 in Cheshire
Motorists are now being advised to factor extra time into their journeys as a result.
A Highways England spokesman said: "M6 northbound within J20. Two lanes closed due to a broken down HGV. Long delays on approach. Recovery requested and en route. Please allow extra time."
Police are also advising motorists routes across the North West, including the M6 in Cheshire, are currently busy.
A North West Motorway Police spokesman said: "It is really busy across most of the network this evening. If you're about to set off then please allow extra time for your Journey.
"We would rather you be 10 minutes late in this life than 10 years too early in the next. Keep you distance between cars, take your time."
We'll bring you live updates on delays on the M6 as we get them on the live feed below.
"The Fire and Ice Festival had it all: great entertainment, amazing ice sculptures and flaming metal art, children's activities all topped off by fantastic fireworks.
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2 show up to Shreveport fire station with gunshot wounds
Shreveport police are investigating after two men showed up to a fire station with gunshot wounds Monday afternoon.
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — A portion of Route 10 in Chesterfield County is closed after a police pursuit ended with a wreck.
Chesterfield Police tell 8News that officers were chasing a grand larceny suspect when the suspect vehicle crashed in the area of Route 10 (Iron Bridge Road) and Kingsland Road.
The suspect was transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries. No police personnel was injured.
The westbound lanes of Iron Bridge Road are shut down at Kingsland Road. Police anticipate the road being closed for more than an hour.
Charges are pending against the suspect.
NEW BERN, N.C. (WNCT) — As players and fans prep for tomorrow’s big game, so are local restaurants.
“Halftime Sports Bar and Grill in New Bern has been selling seats out in prep for the game.
They say they have the same crowd every year, but want to make sure everyone has a seat for the whole duration of the Super Bowl. This is why they put a $10 fee on each seat, but during halftime it pays off.
“We use the money as a giveaway during the halftime show,” said owner of Halftime Bar & Grill, Casey Alyward. “We give away Panthers tickets, TVs, Go Pro Cameras, Kindle Fires and all types of stuff.”
Besides getting the prizes ready, today they were stocking up on beer and chicken wings ready to host their 10 year annual Super Bowl party.
Who run the world? Beyoncé — and her legal team. Last week, Bey’s lawyers went after Brooklyn-based beer company Lineup Brewing for their latest tribute ale, titled “Bieryoncé.” Now, she’s...
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Sheboygan County District Attorney Joel Urmanski is charging a woman who was driving drunk with her 12-year-old daughter on her lap, doing the steering. Amanda Hauke was arrested along Interstate 43 in March.
“We’re talking I-43,” Urmanski said. “We have vehicles that are allowed to travel 70 miles per hour. Doing so with a 12-year-old on your lap is not good, even if you’re sober. But if you’re impaired — even worse.”
Hauke at first denied having her daughter on her lap, but Urmanski says police have video of the girl steering. Hauke is charged with first-offense operating while intoxicated with a minor in the vehicle and first-offense operating with a prohibited alcohol concentration with a minor in the vehicle, both misdemeanors. She has also been charged with felony second-degree recklessly endangering safety.
Compared to NASA's astronaut corps, getting into Harvard is a walk in the park.
A mere 12 people were accepted from a pool of more than 18,353 applicants to this year's astronaut training program, making NASA's acceptance rate, effectively, 0.00066 percent, or less than 1 out of 1,500. For comparison, the most difficult university to get into, Stanford, has an admittance rate of 4.65 percent, followed by Harvard at 5.2 percent.
The seven men and five women will begin a two-year training at Johnson Air Space Center in Houston in August, where they'll study spacecraft systems, spacewalking skills and team building and learn Russian.
After that, they will be assigned to work on the International Space Station, explore deep space through missions on NASA's Orion spacecraft, or work on one of two American-made commercial crew spacecraft currently being developed – Boeing's CST-100 Starliner or the SpaceX Crew Dragon.
Demonstrator throw stones towards riot police during a protest over a controversial reform to the pension plans of the Nicaraguan Social Security Institute (INSS) in Managua, Nicaragua April 21, 2018. REUTERS/Oswaldo Rivas
SAO PAULO (Reuters) - The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) canceled its Under-17 women's championship on Sunday after political violence spread across the host nation Nicaragua.
"CONCACAF determined that to guarantee the safety of the delegations, and all participants and fans, the cancellation will apply to all matches and events and take immediate effect," the ruling body said in a statement.
Only six of the 12 group games had been played but four days of violent street protests against changes in social security left at least six people dead.
The tournament serves as a qualifier for the Under-17 World Cup and CONCACAF said it would rule on qualification procedures at a later date.
(Reporting by Andrew Downie, editing by Ed Osmond)
In the boot of your car, there are several bottles of wine and a shovel of which we use to bury our secrets with because the world has no place for the likes of us. In your pocket, there are filters to block out the voices of those we once resembled, filters your childhood self would be shocked and alarmed to see. Much the same as how my younger self would be shocked and alarmed in coming face to face with the abstraction of what I’ve since become. In a field away from prying eyes, I place the blanket on a spot of flush grass and together we admire the unspoilt view of miles and miles of nowhere and everywhere with an ocean of blue sky above us that leads to an ocean of water as my hand slides beneath your top caressing your waist. And then it’s your breasts…
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (CBS Connecticut and AP) – Members of Connecticut’s congressional delegation have renewed their calls for tighter controls on guns in response to the Las Vegas mass shooting.
Sens. Chris Murphy and Richard Blumenthal and Rep. Rosa DeLauro told dozens of people at a New Haven rally Friday that they will be submitting new legislation and resubmitting old bills on universal background checks, banning high-capacity magazines and prohibiting so-called “bump stock” devices that allow semi-automatic rifles to perform like fully automatic weapons.
Las Vegas shooter Stephen Paddock used “bump stocks” as he killed 58 people and injured nearly 500 before taking his own life Sunday night.
Blumenthal said he also wants to close a loophole that allows people to buy guns without a background check, if the check isn’t done within three days.
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In Japan, Pence Talks Trade And North Korea's Threat To The Region
Vice President Mike Pence is traveling the Pacific Rim, where much of President Trump's foreign policy agenda is focused. The other major issue is trade. Pence met with Japan's prime minister.
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ROCKFORD – The Ansonia girls basketball team lost 76-61 at Parkway on Saturday.
Parkway led 20-16 at the end of the first quarter and 41-31 at halftime. The Panthers increased their lead to 58-42 in the third quarter on their way to the 15-point victory.
Trinity Henderson led Ansonia with 20 points in the loss. Also for the Tigers, Bailey Stammen scored 9 points, Kassy Wentworth scored 8, Katie Werts scored 7, Mariah Troutwine scored 5, Aleesha Gates scored 4, Kierra Reichert scored 3, Makayla Stover scored 3, and Millie Widener scored 2.
Haley Hawk led Parkway with a game-high 21 points. Also for the Panthers, Sydney Crouch scored 20 points, Bailey Bates scored 16, Claire Eichler scored 9, Sophia Miller scored 4, Rachel Barrett scored 2, Leah Harshman scored 2, and Shaelyn Thomas scored 2.
Ansonia fell to 5-16 with Saturday’s loss. The Tigers will conclude the regular season on Thursday at Arcanum.
US Amateur champion Redman leaving Clemson to play pro golf
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Amateur champion Doc Redman is leaving Clemson after two seasons to play pro golf.
Redman announced his decision through the school Tuesday. He helped the Tigers to finish 13th at the NCAA Tournament this past week.
Redman was invited to the PGA Tour's Memorial Tournament as an amateur oafter gaining his USGA title last August. The Memorial now becomes Redman's first event as a pro.
Redman has played in three PGA Tour events this season and made the cut at the Arnold Palmer Invitational in March and the RBC Heritage in April. He also played in the Masters where he missed the cut after shooting 76-77 at Augusta National.
Redman is from Raleigh, North Carolina. His two-year scoring average of 70.70 was the best career mark in school history.
Lassa fever: Ogun places 106 under surveillance
Samuel Awoyinfa, Abeokuta The Ogun State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Babatunde Ipaye, has said that the number of the people who had contact with a victim of Lassa fever in the state has increased from 66 to 106 as of last Friday. He disclosed this on Sunday in a telephone interview with our correspondent. The […] Read Full Story
Homeland security says Thursday is deadline for flood aid
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana residents who suffered property damage during late-winter flooding are running out of time to seek federal disaster assistance.
Indiana's Department of Homeland Security says Thursday is the deadline to apply for federal aid for the Feb. 14 to March 4 flooding.
President Donald Trump issued a disaster declaration in March for eight Indiana counties hit by the flooding. Thirteen other counties were later deemed eligible for aid.
Officials say that to date, more than $3.4 million for nearly 2,700 people has been approved for individual assistance for some of the residents in those 22 counties .
Erin Rowe is Indiana's coordinating officer for the flooding. She says state and federal aid "can go a long way in helping Hoosiers recover from this historic event."
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Residents in a Grove City neighborhood in Charlotte County say a massive construction project is causing dust and dirt to blow into their homes, forcing some to leave.
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IMPHAL, Jan 13: A 28 year old man has been arrested by Imphal West cyber crime unit for uploading malicious messages on social networking site Facebook which created/promoted hatred among different communities and civil society organisations.
Acting under the supervision of Imphal West Additional SP (Ops) Dr S Ibomcha who is also in charge of Imphal West cyber crime unit, officers of the unit and Imphal police station arrested one Mangvung Paokholal Haokip alias Paocha M Haokip (28) s/o M Limkhosei Haokip of Mol-nom village, Churachand-pur district today.
He was uploading malicious messages by using a fake Facebook account namely ‘Sony Haokip’.
Mangvung Paokholal Haokip was pulled up from his residence and was handed over to Imphal police station.
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Sanchez, who has one year left to run on his present deal, is stalling over signing a contract extension.
This is despite the north London outfit being prepared to make him the club’s top earner on £300,000 a week.
Manchester City have been exploring a potential move, with Pep Guardiola keen to reunite with the Chilean, who he previously worked with at Barcelona.
Bayern Munich are in the hunt too, with Carlo Ancelotti looking to make some marquee signings this summer.
One person has died and three have been injured in a car rollover near Waitomo.
The crash happened on Oparure Road, between Boddie Road and Gadsby Road, west of Te Kuiti at about 4.20am this morning.
The driver was trapped in the vehicle before dying at the scene, while three passengers were taken to Waikato Hospital by ambulance - two seriously hurt, and one in moderate condition.
City of Fairbanks officials are preparing an ordinance that would allow the city to collect an extra $1,713,652 in property taxes to offset a worse-than-expected loss of state funds.
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LONDON, March 19 (Reuters) - The investigation into a nerve agent attack on former Russian double agent Sergei Skripal and his daughter is likely to take several months as it is one of the most complex undertaken by British counter terrorism officers, police said on Monday.
"This is one of the largest and most complex investigations undertaken by British counter terrorism policing," the Metropolitan Police said in a statement. British counter terrorism police were involved in investigating five major attacks last year.
"The investigation is highly likely to take many months," the statement said. (Reporting by Conor Humphries Editing by Alison Williams)
Doctor accused of prescribing opioids for no medical reason
ST. LOUIS (AP) — An eastern Missouri doctor has been indicted for allegedly prescribing fentanyl and other opioids to women with whom he had personal relationships.
The Drug Enforcement Administration said Monday that 62-year-old Philip Dean of Warrenton also is accused of lying to Medicare and Medicaid programs.
Scott Collier of the DEA office in St. Louis says Dean had relationships with female patients and prescribed pain relief drugs without legitimate medical reasons. The DEA says that in one case, Dean exchanged text and social media messages that were sexual in nature with a woman before prescribing drugs.
The DEA says that Medicaid paid $213,000 to provide fentanyl typically used by cancer patients to a woman who did not have cancer.
A phone call Monday seeking comment from Dean's medical office went unanswered.
A rose is given to a member of the public by the multi-faith group '1000RosesLondon' on London Bridge, in London on June 11, 2017, following the June 3 terror attack that targeted members of the public on London Bridge and Borough Market. Due to larger than expected donations, the group intend giving out 3000 roses with cards, "in an expression of love, solidarity and appreciation".
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A trial has begun in Turkey against dozens of suspects, including the alleged shooter in the New Year’s Eve attack that left 39 people dead in Istanbul.
Fifty-seven suspects, mostly foreigners and 51 of them behind bars, were on trial Monday on the outskirts of Istanbul.
Albulkadir Masharipov — the lead suspect — is charged with membership in a terror group, murder, attempting to overthrow the constitutional order, among other charges. The prosecutor is seeking multiple aggravated life sentences.
On Jan. 1, an assailant shot his way into Istanbul’s Reina nightclub where hundreds were partying. The assailant escaped and the Islamic State group claimed the attack. Masharipov was caught 15 days later.
Turkey has been hit by a string of attacks since 2015, blamed on Kurdish militants and IS.
The Labour Party’s investigation into Clive Lewis for sexual harassment has been dropped. Lewis was accused last month of giving a woman’s bottom “a big squeeze” at a party conference event, which he denied. He did not have the whip withdrawn. A Labour party spokesperson said:
“After consideration of statements provided by the complainant and the respondent, the NEC’s sexual harassment panel has ruled that on the balance of the evidence the matter should not be referred to a full hearing of the national constitutional committee. The Labour party will not be commenting further on this case.”
In October Lewis apologised after telling an activist: “get on your knees, b*tch”. Brocialists looking out for each other…
Barnsley have signed promising goalkeeper Sam Lomax from Nuneaton Town.
The 18-year-old shot-stopper is understood to have attracted the attention of a number of Football League clubs over the last few weeks and has decided to continue his development at Oakwell.
Nuneaton Town academy boss Liam O’Neill said: “I am delighted for the lad. I know it sounds cliché, but it could not have happened to a nicer guy.
“Sam is a talented young keeper and he is someone we invested a lot of time in.
“He was being watched by a lot of clubs, but Barnsley were the ones that had the best deal for the club and also the player. I wish him all the best with the move.”
A brewing company took a wrong turn when it made and sold a new German-styled beer in honor of Beyoncé. Using the same stylized lettering from Bey’s self-titled album for the can and calling the pilsner ‘Bïeryoncé,’ the owner of Brooklyn’s Lineup Brewing says the (bad?) idea came to her after she missed one of the singer’s concerts. Too bad she’s already received a cease and desist letter.
Katarina Martinez told Pitchfork, “As a Hispanic, female run business, I am very inspired by her so I thought I’d pay homage,” adding “We’re disappointed she didn’t take it as a compliment, but oh well. It was fun while it lasted!”
Hit the flip to see the Bïeryoncé can that got Martinez’s Bey beer shut down. As a business owner, could she really not have known it would become an issue?
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Triple H on Possible WrestleMania Match vs. The Rock
During a recent Facebook Live interview, Triple H mentioned that he and The Rock have discussed a possible one-on-one match at a future WrestleMania.
“About two years ago, he and I [The Rock] did a backstage promo with each other where we talked about WrestleMania, and the competitive nature of it and it lit up the internet about the possibility of it. It’s something we’ve discussed. It’s just making schedules work, he’s pretty busy I am too. But hey, right place, right time? I’ll dance one more time with The Great One, Rock”
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A man left for dead in a hit-and-run in Doncaster has been released from hospital.
Gerry Clark, aged 72, was struck by a car which failed to stop in Cooke Street, Bentley, on Saturday, April 8.
He was found slumped in the road by a passer-by who raised the alarm.
Gerry, a retired miner who worked at Bentley Pit, was walking home from the 'Top Club' in Bentley when he was struck.
He suffered a fractured neck, damaged spleen and coccyx and suspected fractured ribs in the collision.
The dad of four, who has 12 grandchildren and five great grandchildren, also suffered a cut to the back of his head and remains in hospital in Sheffield.
There have been no arrests yet.
A South Yorkshire Police spokeswoman said: "The investigation is ongoing."
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Claire's, the Hoffman Estates-based mall chain that has pierced the ears of millions of teens, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.The company said Monday that its stores will remain open as it restructures its debt.It's just the latest retailer to seek bankruptcy protection, close stores or go out of business entirely. Toys R Us announced last week that it would close or sell all its stores after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last year.Claire's said Monday it is "confident" it will emerge from bankruptcy protection in September, having reduced its debt by nearly $2 billion. It said it can compete with the shift to online shopping, arguing that its "iconic ear piercing services are unmatched and cannot be replicated online."Claire's said it has pierced more than 100 million ears since it began offering the service 40 years ago. The company was founded in the 1960s.
Rocketed to stardom in the early- to mid-’90s, winning Grammy Awards and belting out signature hits, Melissa Etheridge hits Hanover Theatre in April for a one-night show.
Etheridge, an outspoken activist who has championed political causes and celebrated her own homosexuality, has continued to perform at a high level, even after being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2004. Three years later, in 2007, she won a “Best Song” Grammy for “I Need to Wake Up.”
Her early hits include “Ain’t It Heavy,” “I’m the Only One,” “Come to My Window” and “I Want to Come Over.”
The raspy-voiced singer is touring on the heels of her October 2016 release, “Memphis Rock & Soul,” a mix of original and cover sons.
Etheridge will play in Worcester Friday, April 28, 8 p.m. Tickets range from $39.50-$59.50.
For more information, call 877-571-7469.
April 24 (Reuters) - QTS Realty Trust Inc:
* QTS ENTERS CLOUD AND MANAGED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP WITH GDT; WILL RELEASE FIRST QUARTER 2018 EARNINGS BEFORE MARKET OPEN ON APRIL 25
* QTS REALTY TRUST INC - QTS WILL TRANSITION CERTAIN CLOUD AND MANAGED SERVICES CUSTOMER CONTRACTS AND SUPPORT TO GDT
* QTS REALTY TRUST - GDT TO PAY CO RECURRING PARTNER CHANNEL FEE BASED ON REVENUE THAT IS TRANSITIONED, FUTURE GROWTH ON THOSE ACCOUNTS
* QTS REALTY TRUST INC - BENEFIT TO QTS DURING THE YEAR WILL BE RELATIVELY MODEST AS ACCOUNTS ARE TRANSITIONED
* QTS REALTY TRUST INC - PARTNERSHIP ARRANGEMENT IS EXPECTED TO SUPPORT FUTURE REVENUE GROWTH AND PROFITABILITY, BEGINNING IN 2019 AND BEYOND Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reuters.Briefs@thomsonreuters.com)
A jury has been selected in the corruption case featuring a Johnson Utilities official and politicians.
A gunman opened fire on a congressional baseball practice in Alexandria, Virginia Wednesday morning, injuring five people including House Majority Whip Steven Scalise. A witness recorded cellphone video of the incident. WARNING: This video may be disturbing for some viewers.
New York City, Boston and Israel-based WhiteSource , a provider of continuous open source software security and compliance management, has secured $10 million in Series B financing. The lead investor was 83North with additional participation from Microsoft Ventures and David Strohm of Greylock Partners .
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In an unusual move, a four-star prospect has said no to Alabama.
Instead, quarterback Brevin White of Paraclete High School in Lancaster, California, is sticking with Princeton where he has been committed to since July 2017, he said Friday.
National champions Alabama gave White an offer on Jan. 25 and he visited soon after.
But the Crimson Tide just wasn't a match, and White called Bama coach Nick Saban on Friday.
White told CBS Sports he stuck with his heart in choosing Princeton because it "checks more boxes" to achieve his off the field goals. He said he will major in economics and pursue finance if football doesn't work out.
This is the second time Princeton has beaten out an SEC program for a quarterback: Class of 2013's Chad Kanoff originally signed with Vanderbilt but then backed out of his National Letter of Intent after Signing Day to enroll at Princeton. Kanoff set single season records this year with 3,474 passing yards and was the Ivy League Football Player of the Season.
NEW YORK (AP) — Harvey Weinstein won’t testify before the New York grand jury that’s weighing whether to indict him on rape and other sex charges.
A statement issued through a spokesman Wednesday says Weinstein’s lawyers decided there wasn’t enough time to prepare him to testify. They say he learned the specific charges and the accusers’ identities only after turning himself in Friday, with a deadline set for Wednesday afternoon to testify or not.
They say his request for more time was denied.
Prosecutors haven’t immediately commented.
Weinstein faces rape and criminal sex act charges involving two women in New York. Dozens more women have accused him of sexual misconduct ranging from harassment to assault in various locales.
The 66-year-old former movie mogul has consistently denied all allegations of nonconsensual sex.
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The Atlanta Hawks upset the Spurs on Sunday in a thrilling 114-112 overtime game. The Spurs came within inches of winning in regulation … twice.
With the score tied, San Antonio had the ball with 3.3 seconds remaining in the game. Kawhi Leonard generated enough space to get off a clean fadeaway jumper over Thabo Sefolosha. The shot didn’t fall, but it really doesn’t get any closer than this:
This shot went in twice before it fell out pic.twitter.com/NEHNpWXN5C — Zach Harper (@talkhoops) January 2, 2017
Leonard’s shot went in and out twice before hanging on the rim for what seemed like a full second before it fell off. Imagine the tension in the arena for that moment — it seemed ridiculous.
To make it even more painful for San Antonio, the Spurs ended up losing. They were that close.
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — The Securities and Exchange Commission says a Miami businessman accused of massive fraud involving foreign investors’ money in a Vermont ski area has agreed to pay back more than $81 million.
The SEC announced the settlement with Ariel Quiros Friday. It must be approved by a court.
The SEC says Quiros was accused of misusing more than $50 million in investor funds to buy another resort and to pay for personal expenses such as two luxury New York City condominiums. And companies that Quiros owned allegedly failed to contribute about $30 million in investor money toward construction at Jay Peak ski resort.
Quiros has agreed to give up ownership of the two condos, Jay Peak and Burke Mountain resorts and his stake in more than a dozen properties.
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Elsa Hosk's airport-ready look is quite the bargain. Posed in window that looks out to the runways of LAX, the model looks comfortable and chic, reasserting her mastery of off-duty style. Her ensemble includes blue and grey camo print pants, Nike sneakers and a black bodysuit from BCBCGeneration—a standout casual outfit.
Good news: Her cold-shoulder bodysuit, which pairs with pretty much everything, is now $20. When it first hit the market, the black top was $68. Then, the brand reduced the price $34. Now, all sale items are an additional 40% off, bringing the final cost to $20!
NEW YORK, MARCH 20, ARMENPRESS. Precious metals prices for 19 March:
“Armenpress” reports the price of gold futures is up by 0.30% to $1316.20, silver futures is up by 0.25% to $16.31, while platinum futures is up by 0.39% to $953.82.
The measurement unit is 1 troy ounce (31.1 grams).
New York’s NYMEХ (New York Merchantile Exchange) is a US futures market founded in 1882. Currently trade is carried out by the exchange’s two divisions, the NYMEX Division and the COMEX Division, the first one designed for trades of oil, gas, platinum, palladium, ethanol, coal, electricity and carbon dioxide emissions, the second one for gold, silver, copper and aluminum.
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The Jefferson Township Board of Audit will meet, with the regular monthly meeting to follow, on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at Pool 9 (formerly Freds) in New Albin at 8:00 pm.
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The body of a man reported missing on Saturday has been recovered from the River Lagan in Belfast.
Robert McIvor was last seen in the Joy Street area of the city.
Police confirmed that the body of the 34-year-old was pulled from the river on Monday (March 19)
A PSNI spokeswoman said: “The death is not being treated as suspicious at this time and our thoughts are with the family at this difficult time.”
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TOWANDA, Kan. (KSNW) – One person has died following a crash in Butler County.
Officials say the crash happened on K-254 where SW Ohio Street Road intersects in Towanda.
Authorities are on the scene investigating the cause of the crash.
One person was also involved in the crash refused medical treatment at the scene.
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The Minden Lion’s Club welcomed Alex Collins, owner-operator of A.J. Price Tire and Service Center, as their guest speaker Thursday. Collins shared his 13-years of little league football coaching experience in Minden and how a group of coaches came together to form the Louisiana Extreme Football League in response to dwindling numbers in the Minden Rec. Football League. The league pits teams ages 7-8, 9-10, 11-12 and even 5-6 against teams from neighboring communities like Homer, Haynesville, Springhill, Bossier, North Caddo and North DeSoto. Additionally, all coaches in the league go through concussion and safe tackling training in an effort to improve safety in football.
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Jared Goff wrapped up his rookie season on Sunday, completing a career-high 65% of his passes in a Rams loss to the Cardinals. The Rams amassed just 123 yards of total offense in a game that really meant nothing to anyone. Except this guy who had a Goffman costume made and then wore it in public to support Jared Goff. Unless this was ironic. Man, imagine having customized L.A. Rams Duffman-parody Jared Goff costume money.
Goff finished the season with 1089 passing yards, 5 touchdowns, 7 interceptions and zero wins. And while quarterback wins are the dumbest stat, zero in 7 starts is still pretty remarkable.
It snowed in Atlanta on Friday. And when I say “it snowed”, I mean it pretty much snowed all day Friday and all night. We aren’t prepared for that in the South. I say that because John Boyega was trapped here on Friday, but he eventually made it to the premiere of Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Here’s pictures from that premiere. The Last Jedi early reviews are calling this the best Star Wars movie since Empire Strikes Back, but they also said that about The Force Awakens (it wasn’t) and Rogue One (it really wasn’t), and they only people the studio invites to these early screenings are Star Wars dorks and people paid to say it was great, so when you watch the movie you can judge for yourself. It might be the greatest Star Wars movie ever, but we really won’t know until Disney makes the 6,378 other Star wars movies they have planned or until people realize the Star Wars franchise is just a cash cow for a consolidated monopoly. Either or.
This gorilla at Philadelphia zoo walks on two legs to avoid getting his hands dirty
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This gorilla at Philadelphia Zoo is so keen to keep his hands clean, he walks on two legs to avoid getting his food dirty.
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(KGW) Washington authorities arrested a retired military man Wednesday after he threatened to commit a “Las Vegas” style shooting and led them on a nearly 100-mile chase.
Christopher James Bleavins, 35, of Lakewood, Washington, fled Joint Base Lewis McChord Wednesday afternoon and sped off in a red Mazda after he was approached by military police, according to Charlie Rosenzweig, spokesman for the Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office.
JBLM police initially pursued Bleavins but Washington State Patrol soon took over the chase southbound on Interstate 5.
At milepost 58, about 60 miles south of JBLM, Bleavins collided with a semi-truck but continued to drive away at a high rate of speed. The truck driver was not hurt, Rosenzweig said.
Washington State Patrol ended its pursuit at the Cowlitz/Lewis County Line, shortly after the collision.
Castle Rock police then spotted Bleavins driving faster than 100 mph about 10 miles south of the county line.
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Mitsubishi is recalling about 640,000 cars and SUVs worldwide because the accessory drive belt can come loose and cause engines to stall.
The recall covers Outlander SUVs from 2008 through 2012, Outlander Sport SUVs from 2011 through 2012, Lancer cars from 2009 through 2012 and Lancer Sportbacks from 2010 through 2012.
All have Mitsubishi's 4B11 or 4B12 engines, according to a document posted Thursday by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The automaker says a flange that automatically adjusts the belt tension can crack, causing the belt to detach. That will drain the battery and cause the engine to stall.
Mitsubishi says it has no reports of crashes or injuries. Dealers will replace the belt tensioner with an improved one at no cost to owners. The recall is to begin in the U.S. on March 27.
YEREVAN, 14 APRIL, ARMENPRESS. The Central Bank of Armenia informs “Armenpress” that today, on 14 April, USD exchange rate is down by 0.50 drams to 486.09 drams. EUR exchange rate is down by 1.50 drams to 516.28 drams. Russian Ruble exchange rate is up by 0.05 drams to 8.65 drams. GBP exchange rate is down by 2.18 drams to 608.10 drams.
The Central Bank has set the following prices for precious metals. Gold price is up by 133.45 drams to 20068.89 drams. Silver price is up by 3.61 drams to 290.06 drams. Platinum price is up by 187.70 drams to 15237.45 drams.
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A late rally propelled the Joel Barlow High baseball team to a 6-2 win over host Bunnell on Monday, April 17.
Barlow trailed 2-0 after three innings and did not get on the board until the top of the fifth with one run. Down to its last at bat, Barlow plated five runs and retired the Bulldogs in the last of the seventh.
Kyle Andreoli had three hits for Barlow and drove in a run. Clark Gilmore had two hits, including a double, with an RBI. Matt McGannon and Andrew Johnson drove in one and two runs respectively. Mark D’Augelli also drove in a run.
On the mound, Gilmore went six innings with six runs (two earned) with one strikeout for the win. McGannon pitched the seventh for the save, striking out two.
April 10 Happigo Home Shopping Co Ltd :
* Sees net profit for Q1 FY 2017 to decrease by 20 percent to 50 percent, compared to net profit of Q1 FY 2016 (12.6 million yuan)
* Says sluggish in core business as main reason for the forecast
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1:25 Straightforward Richard Sherman after Seahawks win at SF Pause
4:31 Death Cafe group allows participants to express their feelings about a subject that's often considered taboo
1:10 Frank Clark on fumble recovery, double-digit sack season for Seahawks
3:17 TNT's Gregg Bell, Dave Boling on Lions coming to Seahawks in Saturday's playoff opener
1:38 Family talks about 15-year-old who died after stepmom allegedly made medicine mistake
1:52 Bobby Wagner says Seahawks changed run fits on D to change game at SF
5:23 Gregg Bell and Dave Boling on whether Seahawks are equipped for playoff run
3:38 Pete Carroll was "in outer space" pulling Seahawks starters out early at SF
1:47 Michael Bennett thinks Seahawks are A-OK for the playoffs
A man has been treated for a suspected venomous blue-ringed octopus sting in Queensland.
RACQ Capricorn Helicopter Rescue Service airlifted the man, 21, from Lady Musgrave Island on Sunday afternoon to Rockhampton Hospital.
"Rescue 300 were tasked when a 21-year-old male on a commercial fishing boat was lifting a crab pot from the water and was allegedly stung by a blue ring octopus," the rescue service posted on Facebook on Monday morning.
The 21-year-old was airlifted from Lady Musgrave Island on Sunday. Source: @caprescue/ Twitter More
He was discharged from hospital on Monday morning.
According to the Queensland Museum, the blue-ringed octopus is the most venomous in the world.
DOHA: The sanctions imposed by Saudi Arabia and other Arab states on Qatar have been a blessing for Mohammed Kuwari and his al-Rawa brand of yoghurt. With competing Saudi products off the shelves, his business is booming.
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An unremorseful widow, an unsuspecting thief and an arrogant fitness club owner receive a taste of karma.
U.S. stocks faded a bit from their record highs on Friday after telecom and energy stocks sank. The loss for the Standard & Poor's 500 index was small, but it was the first in nearly two weeks.
On Thursday:
The Standard & Poor's 500 index fell 2.74 points, or 0.1 per cent , to 2,549.33.
The Dow Jones industrial average slipped 1.72, or less than 0.1 per cent , to 22,773.67.
The Nasdaq composite added 4.82, or 0.1 per cent , to 6,590.18.
The Russell 2000 index of smaller-company stocks fell 1.87, or 0.1 per cent , to 1,510.22
For the week:
The S&P 500 is up 29.97 points, or 1.2 per cent .
The Dow is up 368.58 points, or 1.6 per cent .
The Nasdaq is up 94.22 points, or 1.5 per cent .
The Russell 200 is up 19.35 points, or 1.3 per cent .
For the year:
The S&P 500 is up 310.50 points, or 13.9 per cent .
The Dow is up 3,011.07 points, or 15.2 per cent .
The Nasdaq is up 1,207.06 points, or 22.4 per cent .
May 2 Cineplex Inc:
* Cineplex Inc. Reports record first quarter results and announces dividend increase
* Q1 revenue C$394.2 million versus I/B/E/S view C$393.8 million
* Cineplex - 3.7 pct dividend increase to $1.68 per share on an annual basis from current $1.62 per share
* Cineplex qtrly earnings per share $0.37
* Q1 earnings per share view c$0.35 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Cineplex - CEO Ellis Jacob has renewed his employment agreement for two additional years, confirming his employment through december 31, 2020 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Two South Florida men have already admitted in federal court to poaching Key deer, including this buck, who was stuffed into a trunk. FWC
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Couture scored on the power play and added an assist in a 3-1 win over Columbus on Friday.
Couture is on a nice run right now, scoring goals in four of the Sharks' past five games. Four of the goals have come against Eastern Conference competition, and he'll get the chance to continue victimizing the East on Sunday before the Sharks return to the left half of the country. He should already be a fixture in your lineup, and he's showing exactly why as of late.
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Turkey's ruling party is celebrating victory. After a referendum granted sweeping new powers to President Reccep Tayyip Erdogan. The opposition says it will contest sunday's vote, which it says was riddled with fraud.
A North Korean committee yesterday called for an end to what it called the US "control" of South Korea through Kim's propaganda mouthpiece KCNA.
In a statement, the committee said: “The pro-US traitors and confrontation maniacs in South Korea are fanning up such war hysteria of the US, while calling for ‘strengthened alliance to cope with the nuclear threat from the north’.
"The South Korean people cannot get rid of the miserable misfortunes and sufferings and the whole nation cannot evade the tragedy of division and nuclear war disaster as long as the US military occupation and domination over south Korea which have lasted for more than seven decades continue and the treacherous moves of the pro-US sycophants are allowed to continue.”
The statement also blasted the 64-year-old mutual defence treaty between the US and South Korea.
Body confident Kim Zolciak-Biermann is putting her naked assets on display yet again!
In a special sneak peek of the first episode for season six of Don’t Be Tardy, the reality star shows off her round rump, putting it in full view during a cupping treatment.
PHOTOS: Kim & Brielle Zolciak Caught With HUGE Lips After Plastic Surgeon Visit
Watch as the reality star’s derrière shakes, rattles and rolls as she allows specialists to perform the bizarre treatment while on display in front of a crowd of gawking strangers!
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The UK CPI inflation figure for July released today is likely to attract significant attention, according to analysts at Danske Bank.
Key Quotes
“The development of inflation will be scrutinised because it will be a key factor in the BoE's decision of whether or not to hike rates before 2018.”
“In the US, retail sales figures for July are out today. We do not expect retail sales to deviate significantly from their only moderately growing trend. Overall, we expect consumption growth to continue at a decent pace, which should be mirrored by positive retail sales growth. Further, the Empire manufacturing PMI for August is also released today.”
“In the euro area, the first estimate of German GDP growth for Q2 is out. Throughout Q2, German activity indicators have reached historical highs signalling strong growth in Q2. The euro area reported quarterly growth of 0.6% last week and we expect a similar quarterly growth rate in Germany.”
× Hot Country Nights are back and feature some of country’s hottest artists
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — FOX4 is the proud broadcast partner for the Miller Lite/Q104 Hot Country Nights at KC Live! The concerts are typically free for the general admission areas. Those interested in attending the Lee Brice and Billy Currington concerts must purchase tickets.
The Hot Country Nights concerts take place on Thursdays throughout the summer.
Watch FOX4 on Wednesdays this summer for your chance to win tickets to the shows.
See the schedule below:
June 7 — Pat Green and Aaron Watson
June 14 — LoCash
June 21 — Midland
June 28 — Whiskey Myers
July 5 — Travis Marvin
July 12 — Lee Brice -tickets needed
July 19 — Casey Donahew
July 26 — LANCO
August 2 — Billy Currington – tickets needed
August 9 — Drew Baldridge and Granger Smith
August 16 — Ashley McBride and Jillian Jacqueline
August 23 — Randy Rogers
Serena Williams launches fashion collection of her own
Photo: Thibault Camus, AP Venus, right, and Serena Williams of the U.S. celebrate after...
NEW YORK (AP) — Serena Williams has launched a fashion collection soon after participating in her first major tennis tournament in 16 months, dressed in a black "warrior princess" catsuit, no less.
But don't look for her French Open outfit among the athleisure, office and evening clothes on her new namesake website , the only place her duds are available.
Following collaborations with HSN and Nike, Williams' "Serena" line includes an "S'' motif and comfortable price points.
The letter adorns bralettes and high briefs, along with a T-shirt with the name of her childhood home, Compton.
She says she hopes to inspire women to own their own "s'' words, like strong, sexy, sophisticated, sassy, smart, silly and spontaneous.
Prices range from $40 for the logo T-shirt to $215 for a gold and black anorak jacket.
On this day in 1978, more than 5 million nominal dollars were stolen from a vault at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York. You may use the comment thread on this page to discuss the legacy of a robbery that became known as the Lufthansa heist, or to pursue other points of off-topic, freewheeling discourse.
Australia's Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce is in danger of losing his job and his party's majority because of his dual New Zealand-Australian citizenship. CNN's John Vause reports.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Chongqing Fuling Zhacai Group Co Ltd
* Says shareholder has cut 2.3 percent stake in the company between Jul 6 and Aug 11, taking its holdings to 5 percent after transaction
Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2uBPTtx
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SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The mother of Utah man imprisoned in Venezuela for nearly 1½ years is circulating a new audio recording of her son talking about how he's suffering without medical care.
Laurie Holt said Monday that she's sharing the recording Joshua Holt sent by cellphone so people can hear how dire the situation is. She's calling on Venezuela to release him on humanitarian grounds.
In the short recording, he talks about throwing up all night, feeling dizzy and struggling to think.
The 25-year-old traveled to Venezuela in June 2016 to marry a woman. The couple was arrested at her family's Caracas apartment by police who alleged Holt was stockpiling weapons.
Their families say they're innocent.
Joshua Holt has a hearing scheduled Tuesday in Caracas, but most of his previous hearings have been canceled.
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Retailers to have their say at White House
Top retail company executives including Plano-based J.C. Penney CEO Marvin Ellison and Target CEO Brian Cornell are scheduled to meet with President Donald Trump today to lobby against a proposed "border adjustment tax" on their businesses, jobs and on consumers.
Ellison is among a group of seven retail chief executives from a cross section of the industry that will be meeting with Trump this morning. CEOs from Best Buy, Gap, Tractor Supply Co., Autozone, Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores will lobby against a bill proposed in the House.
NEW YORK (NEWS10) – AOL announced that it is shutting down AOL Instant Messenger after 20 years.
AIM will be discontinued on December 15, 2017. After this date, you will no longer be able to access or sign in to AIM services on any platform.
“AIM tapped into new digital technologies and ignited a cultural shift, but the way in which we communicate with each other has profoundly changed. As a result we’ve made the decision that we will be discontinuing AIM,” AOL said in a press release.
Learn what happens with your data once AIM shuts down.
AIM was released in 1997.
This story was originally published by Nexstar contributing station WTEN.
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Chargers rookie wide receiver Mike Williams ran on a field last week for the first time since suffering a back injury in May that led the team to announce he would be on the sideline for most or all of training camp and invited speculation about whether he’d be able to play at all this season.
The Chargers reportedly believe he will be able to play. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that the team is eyeing an October return for their first-round pick in this year’s draft.
Williams was placed on the physically unable to perform list at the start of camp, so he could remain on the list into the regular season. That would leave him ineligible to play for the first six weeks and Rapoport reports that no decision has been made about that at this point.
If he does come off the PUP list, Williams will be able to practice with the team while working toward a pro debut that’s going to take a little longer than expected.
3Strands Global Foundation Viva L’Auto and Fundraiser3Strands Global Foundation was honored to plan the 8th Annual Viva L’Auto event, on September 30, 2017 – an evening featuring the Automobiles of the Niello Concours at Serrano. A gorgeous evening at the Palladio at Broadstone in Folsom; the guests filled the venue listening and dancing to live music provided by Soultones Band, delicious food and wine, a fantastic live auction led by David Sobon and a wonderful array of silent auction items to bid on. 3Strands Global Foundation is committed to the vision of a world free of human trafficking.
Western Isles Chief Inspector, William Fraser and Point Policeman Neil Macdonald visited schools in the Point and Sandwick in October 1987 to present pupils with their cycling proficiency certificates.
Pictured are the pupils of Sandwickhill School proudly displaying their certificates. Do you spot yourself, family members or friends amongst them?
If you would like to submit a picture to our regular nostalgia page in the Stornoway Gazette, contact the news team at: news@stornowaygazette.co.uk
Also keep a look out this week for the latest issue of our nostalgia magazine Back in the Day.
Promoting traditional industries of Changhua, one tourist at a time
TAIPEI -- A tourism association dedicated to promoting the traditional industries of Changhua County was established in the county's Xiushui Township on Sunday.
At the inauguration ceremony held in the morning, Changhua County Magistrate Wei Ming-ku said the association would help to promote local industries and attract tourists to the county.
"Xiushui Township is well known for its agricultural produce, umbrella manufacturing, food processing and many other things," Wei explained, adding that Changhua was also looking to promote its many cultural attractions and natural beauty.
He also told the people of Xiushui that the county government will continue to work with local industry to help promote tourism in the county through the establishment of creative cultural activities.
"We hope the founding of the association will publicize the beautiful natural environment, outstanding local residents and distinctive industries of Changhua," he said.
Ronnie is forced to accept help from an unlikely source when she has a personal dental emergency.
Madison Brengle and Jamie Loeb upset their opponents in Saturday's semifinals, setting up an all-American championship match Sunday in the Dow Tennis Classic at the Greater Midland Tennis Center.
Brengle, 27, was the No. 3 seed, but knocked off No. 1 seed Mihaela Buzarnescu, 6-4, 6-1, in the first semifinal of the $100,000 USTA Pro Circuit Event. Buzanrescu is ranked 43rd in the world, while Brengle is ranked 90th.
Brengle, from Dover, Delaware, was ranked 35th in the world in 2015 and owns wins over Petra Kyitova and Serena Williams.
Loeb, 22, was unseeded, making her second appearance in the Dow Tennis Classic. The Ossining, New York native beat No. 2 seed Jennifer Brady and earned a 7-5, 4-6, 6-4 win. Brady is ranked 95th in the world, while Loeb is ranked 153rd.
The singles championship match begins at 1 p.m., followed by the doubles championship match, which also features an all-American cast.
Kaitlyn Christian and Sabrina Santamaria will face Jessica Pegula and Maria Sanchez.
March 29 Scout24 AG:
* Announces record 2016 results and robust outlook for 2017
* Surge in profitability with ordinary operating EBITDA up 18.4 percent to 224.5 million euros ($242.59 million) in 2016 yielding a margin of 50.8 percent
* FY revenues up 12.3 percent to 442.1 million euros
* Will propose a dividend of 0.30 euros per share for year 2016 to annual general meeting on 8 june 2017
* Confident that group's growth momentum will continue also in 2017
* 2017 organic group revenues are expected to record a growth rate in high single-digit area, while cost base should grow at a disproportionally lower rate
* Expects 2017 ordinary operating EBITDA margin to increase by around one percentage point
Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9254 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
Now that he’s had a night to think about Game 1, his biggest takeaway is that Atlanta needs to make sure they don’t let the Wizards’ instigating style to affect them. “They’re going to say some things to try to get under our skin and take us out of our game, but we’re not going to fall for it,” Millsap said after Hawks practice Monday on the campus of Georgetown University.
This wonderful Perry county home sits on over 107 acres of partial tillable and timber land. The ranch home features 3 large bedrooms all overlooking the property. A huge finished lower level with full bath is appointed with stone fireplace new flooring and walkout to concrete patio. The chefs kitchen with vintage updated appliances looks out to the open living space with beautiful hardwood floors. The over 3 car attached garage has tons of storage. A heated 80x60 building with full bath is a perfect space to store equipment or recreation vehicles as well as a massive workshop space. This property has it all farmland, timber, hunting, pond, streams,ATV trails. All within a commute to I270 of around 45 mins.
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A kanwariya, or a devotee of the Hindu Lord Shiva, wearing a T-shirt with a photograph of Yogi Adityanath, Chief Minister of India's most populous state of Uttar Pradesh, fills his pots with holy water from the river Ganga for the betterment of his...more
A kanwariya, or a devotee of the Hindu Lord Shiva, wearing a T-shirt with a photograph of Yogi Adityanath, Chief Minister of India's most populous state of Uttar Pradesh, fills his pots with holy water from the river Ganga for the betterment of his family and the society, in Allahabad, India July 15, 2017. REUTERS/Jitendra Prakash
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Twitter user Dale Cheesman's grandma has been wearing the same shirt on the Fourth of July for the last 25 years.
At first glance, the top appears to be as American as apple pie— after all, it is red, white and blue, and in its own abstract way, it features stars and stripes.
While watching the World Cup, Cheeseman noticed that his grandma's shirt isn't repping the USA at all. In fact, the top that she's been rocking for the last quarter-century depicts Panama's flag, not America's!
My grandma has worn the same shirt with red, white, blue, and stars to celebrate the 4th of July for more than 25 years. Every year, she wears the exact same shirt.
Thanks to the #WorldCup we finally noticed it's the Panama Flag.
Over 25 years of treason. pic.twitter.com/j9sLoWo9QY — Dale Cheesman (@dalecheesman4) July 2, 2018
Oh grandma! No word on if she will be running out to buy a new top for the Fourth of July!
The further participation of Russia in the work of the Joint Center for Control and Coordination (JCCC) of the ceasefire in Donbass is hanging on a thread because of the unconstructive approach of the ...
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Jessica Biel wears a cute floral dress while heading to lunch with friends at The Farm on Monday afternoon (December 11) in Beverly Hills, Calif.
The 35-year-old actress earned a Golden Globe nomination that morning for Best Performance by an Actress in a Mini-Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television for her work on The Sinner.
Jessica told EW that’s she’s a “little in shock” over the nomination and that she tried to sleep in this morning and was awoken by her assistant with the news.
“It’s really cool. Something that I and my partner Michelle Purple are so proud of and we worked so hard on,” she said. “It’s just awesome. You’re a part of so many things over the years in your career that you go, ‘Eh, maybe that wasn’t my most favorite project.’ But this one particularly is very close to my heart and just something that I’m really proud of. I’m thrilled. I don’t know what else to say. I’m proud of it.”
High street retailer Zara has debuted its first boutique in London dedicated to baby wear.
Zara and its Inditex-parent company are one of the world's largest retailers, best known for its fashionable men's, women's and homeware ranges.
The new baby boutique is based in London's Covent Garden at 52 Long Acre and is the first store entirely stocked with baby clothing and accessories.
The store stocks fashion ranges from newborns to babies aged 12 months, and for children aged three months to four years.
Zara currently operates in over 90 markets around the world and operates over 7,000 stores.
Photo credit: Zara AW17 kidswear campaign, source: Zara.com
April 28 Playa Hotels & Resorts NV:
* Playa Hotels & Resorts NV - on April 27, 2017, co, unit entered an amended and restated senior secured credit agreement - SEC filing
* Playa Hotels & Resorts NV - restated credit facility amends and restates that certain credit agreement, dated as of august 9, 2013
* Playa Hotels & Resorts NV - restated credit facility consists of a $100 million revolving line of credit with a maturity date of April 27, 2022
* Playa Hotels & Resorts NV - restated credit facility also consists of a $530 million term loan with a maturity date of April 27, 2024 Source text: (bit.ly/2pte35I) Further company coverage:
Even though Adele flubbed during her live performance at the Grammys, she walked away the belle of the ball: She took home five awards on Sunday night, including album, record and song of the year.
GREEN BAY (WKOW) -- Doctors say they're dumbfounded over the latest attempt to get a high -- people are using anti-diarrhea medication.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning this week, telling people not to try getting high by taking too much Loperamide, known more commonly as Imodium.
Two people have died from overdosing on the drug.
Doctors say the main issue is people are taking too much -- up to 200 times the recommended dose.
"The biggest safety issue is what happens to the heart. It disrupts our electrical pathways in our heart," said Dr. Dan Gale an emergency medicine physician at BayCare Clinic. "When it happens, it's like flipping a switch. It's not like you feel a little bit worse and a little bit worse and then you die... You just collapse."
The FDA is not pulling the drug, but is working with manufacturers to limit the number of doses in a package.
Doctors say Imodium is safe for people taking the recommended dose.
How dangerous is life in exile for a Russian critic of Vladimir Putin? Dangerous enough that Arkady Babchenko was willing to fake his own murder to help Ukrainian security officials foil an assassination attempt.
On Wednesday Ukrainian authorities announced that Mr. Babchenko was alive a day after they said he had been shot and killed as he opened his apartment door in Kiev. Ukrainian officials didn’t release details of what they said was a plot hatched in Russia to kill Mr. Babchenko, though they have made one arrest.
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April 24 (Reuters) - Roku Inc:
* ROKU LAUNCHES STREAMING STICK+ IN CANADA
* SAYS ANNOUNCED ARRIVAL OF ROKU STREAMING STICK+ IN CANADA Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
A Hunston road has been cleared of traffic after it was blocked in both directions this morning.
Travel reports showed that a ‘stalled vehicle’ had previously caused delays to the B2166 in both directions at B2145 Hunston Road.
'Dead' journalist shows up at news conference Russian journalist reportedly shot dead yesterday appears today at news conference, says murder was staged by Ukrainian law enforcement. Contact Editor Reut Hadar,
Istock Video camera Yesterday, Arkady Babchenko, a Russian journalist known as a strong opponent of the Kremlin, was reported to have been murdered in the doorway of his home in Kiev.
Today, Wednesday, the supposedly “dead” Babchenko surprised the press by convening a press conference and announcing that the entire assassination was staged by Ukrainian law enforcement.
During the press conference, he thanked the Ukrainian security services for saving his life.
The head of the Ukrainian security service said that the publication of Babechenko's death was intended to help capture the suspects who planned to kill him.
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Canadian four-time Olympic speed skating medallist Denny Morrison talks about overcoming a motorcycle crash and a stroke to qualify for the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang.
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While Harvey Weinstein already surrendered himself to police, did his perp walk, and was arraigned in front of a judge in New York, a Grand Jury in the city has now indicted the disgraced mogul for the charges against him. The indictment (which you can read here) formally charges Weinstein with “rape in the first and third degrees, and criminal sexual act in the first degree” according to Deadline, and mirror the charges he faced during his court appearance last week.
Deadline adds that District Attorney Cyrus Vance had been criticized for moving slowly on some of the information given to the NYPD, including a reported groping claim against Weinstein in 2015. But the Grand Jury has “quietly been sitting for several weeks and issuing subpoenas” according to Deadline, and the indictment stands another avenue to hold the mogul accountable for the charges:
Fanjingshan in south-west China has been added to UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites. Office of the Leading Group for World Heritage Application of Tongren City/UNESCO
UNESCO has added 19 locations to its list of World Heritage Sites, a new cadre of sites spanning everything from temples in Korea to architecture in India to an oasis in Saudi Arabia.
The World Heritage Committee announced them over the past week after a meeting in Bahrain.
The committee chooses sites around the world that they think need preserving for their cultural, historic or scientific significance. The list already includes world-famous locations such as India's Taj Mahal and Peru's Machu Picchu.
Once a location is listed, it gains legal protection under international treaties.
Scroll down to see the stunning sites around the world that have been added to the list.
A roadway in downtown Atlanta is closed as police investigate the death of a man who was reportedly found with a gunshot wound to the head early Monday morning. The body was found around 6:30 a.m. on Broad Street near Mitchell Street, about a block away from the Fulton County Government Center.
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About 18,000 Iraqi Sunni civilians who fled Mosul due to continued violence are still living in shelters in al-Hawl refugee camp in the Kurdish enclave of Hasakah in Northern Syria. Even after the Islamic State’s defeat, the refugees say they can face a grave risk from Shiite militias if they return. VOA’s Zana Omar reports.
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If Sefolosha had only let her out 20 minutes later on dry land, most would’ve considered his duty done. But he exchanged numbers with Clark, then called on her the next day — partly asking for suggestions on places he could rent or buy, but also to check on how she was recovering.
Pacers guard Glenn Robinson III could play Monday night as Indiana tries to even its playoff series with the Cavaliers. Robinson, who has missed the past 12 games with a sprained left calf, took part in the team's shootaround ahead of Game 2. Robinson didn't dress for Saturday's series opener, which the Pacers lost 109-108 to the defending NBA champions.
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Five hundred U.S. troops began to arrive in a Romanian Black Sea port with tanks and hardware to bolster defense in this East European NATO nation.
The U.S. Embassy said the “Fighting Eagles,” 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, will be stationed in the Mihail Kogalniceanu air base in eastern Romania, on a rotational basis.
U.S. Ambassador Hans G. Klemm said Tuesday the development underscored that “the strong U.S.-Romania strategic partnership exists in both word and deed.”
He said the presence “expands our capacity … in maintaining peace and security in southeastern Europe and the Black Sea region.”
NATO’s ties with Moscow deteriorated after Russia annexed Crimea in 2014 and supported a pro-Russian insurgency. NATO since has increased military exercises in Eastern Europe to reassure allies.
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TUCKER, Ga. (AP) - Several horses traveled down a highway in Georgia and motorist had to hold their horses.
News outlets report that a total of 10 horses decided to take to the streets and ended up blocking traffic on Highway 78 near North DeKalb Mall on Saturday morning.
Motorists came to a standstill as police blocked off traffic to ensure the safety of the motorists and the horses.
Police were on the scene at 9 a.m. trying to contain them, and all lanes were open by 9:30 a.m.
Little Creek Horse Farm confirmed in a Saturday Facebook post that it was their horses that decided to take a trip on the highway. The post says steps will immediately be taken to assure this doesn't happen again.
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I've been thinking about trains. You know what trains are: Those things that run on tracks that you can't catch anywhere around here.
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Speedway: Driver went into cardiac arrest, died during race
WEST HAVEN, Vt. (AP) — Officials at a Vermont racetrack say a driver apparently went into cardiac arrest and died while driving on the track.
The Devil's Bowl Speedway in West Haven says 62-year-old Terry Stevenson had just completed five laps of a race when his car drifted into a retaining wall. The Burlington Free Press reports the Whitehall, New York man was found unresponsive in the vehicle and was later pronounced dead on arrival at an area hospital.
Stevenson's race on Sunday was his first in more than 20 years. He had won a championship at Devil's Bowl Speedway in 1993 and had competed at other tracks.
Stevenson's son Dustin said Tuesday that his father truly loved racing.
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Trump spokesman: No 'red line' on North Korea Meanwhile, North Koreans threaten more missile tests Check out this story on mycentraljersey.com: http://usat.ly/2puzKzS White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer says that "a nuclear-capable North Korea is not in anybody's best interests", during the daily press briefing. Video provided by AFP WASHINGTON - The White House declined Monday to detail President Trump's future strategy toward North Korea, even as its government threatened more missile tests in the near future.
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India’s top court has ruled that election candidates cannot use religion or caste to seek votes, describing them as corrupt practices under electoral laws.
India has a Hindu-nationalist government, and most political parties select candidates in various districts based on caste and religious considerations.
The ruling on Monday is considered significant as it comes months before elections in Uttar Pradesh state where dominant campaign issues are caste affiliations and the building of a Hindu temple in place of a 16th century mosque demolished by Hindu hardliners.
Legislature elections are also due in Punjab, Uttarakhand, Goa and Manipur states.
Hindus constitute nearly 80 percent of India’s 1.25 billion people, while Muslims comprise 14.2 percent and the remaining 6 percent adhere to other religions, such as Christianity, Sikhism, Buddhism and Jainism.
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WASHINGTON, April 13 General Motors Co said on Thursday it will add more than 1,100 jobs in California over five years at its Cruise Automation unit to boost its self-driving efforts after receiving $8 million in state tax credits.
The largest U.S. automaker said it is investing $14 million in a new research and development facility in San Francisco that will more than double its current space. GM acquired Cruise for $1 billion in March 2016 as part of its effort to build autonomous vehicles. (Reporting by David Shepardson; Editing by Leslie Adler)
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New York State Bar Association Committee on Professional Ethics Attorney as foster parent Family law practice Ethics Opinion 1122 Background: The inquiring attorney is a family law practitioner who is considering serving as a foster parent per the Family Court Act and the Social Services Law. The inquirer practices in the same county where she resides. Opinion: The Committee concluded ...
MADISON — March Madness hit Madison during the St. Patrick’s Day holiday weekend for the state high school basketball playoffs.
FOX6 Sports Photojournalist Mickie Leach takes you beyond the game, with the sights and sounds from the Division I and Division II championship games.
VIENNA Feb 14 America Movil's unit Telekom Austria said on Tuesday it will set up a subsidiary to provide solutions for the Internet of Things and cloud services to companies as part of its digitalization strategy.
The new company, A1 Digital International GmbH, will focus on Telekom Austria's existing markets in central and eastern Europe as well as on Western markets, particularly Germany, Telekom Austria Chief Executive Alejandro Plater said at a news conference in Vienna. (Reporting by Kirsti Knolle; Editing by Susan Fenton)
As the Wildflower Run that was canceled on Friday due to rain, Monday morning became a beautiful, successful rescheduled event for Millville students. Prior to the run, every student designed and created his/her own t-shirt commemorating the day. All students wore their shirts for the run.
During the start of the day, students and staff took to the road for the Wildflower Run. The participants traveled on a two-mile course that gently winds down Brookdale Road in Millville; walking under the cover of oak trees with the scent of wild clover and honeysuckle flavoring the air.
Event time: 7pm, 9pm, 11pm
As seen on CMT's Country Fried Chicks, NBC's Last Comic Standing, Star Search and Oxygen's Girls Behaving Badly, don’t miss free live comedy from Sonya White and Jamie Cruz at Potawatomi Hotel & Casino in downtown Milwaukee.
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Cochrane RCMP have released a composite sketch of a suspect in a road rage incident from last week.
On Dec. 7 at 3:45 p.m., the police responded to a report of one driver threatening another with a gun.
The victim was turning westbound onto Highway 1A from Highway 22 when a dirty, cherry red SUV passed the victim in the turning lane and pointed a black gun at the occupants.
Police say the SUV may have been a Nissan. It was seen heading west on 1A from Cochrane.
The suspect was likely in his mid-40s with a black v-neck T-shirt and a Montreal Canadiens hat.
CNBC’s Diana Olick reports on how homebuilders can’t keep up with the demand for houses.
The first in several rounds of rain through Monday made its presence known to Southwest Louisiana this afternoon, dumping a torrent of over 3 inches of rain across much of Calcasieu, Cameron, and Jefferson Davis parishes. Flood advisories that were in effect for the area have expired with the heaviest rain now shifting east of the area which is good news for those hoping to enjoy the night welcoming in the start of 2017.
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× Ark. Department Of Corrections Awaits US Supreme Court Decision On Overruling Stays Of Execution
GRADY (KFSM) — Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson released a statement on Monday night (April 17) voicing his frustration in the delays in the execution of two Arkansas inmates scheduled to be put to death.
He said they have asked the US Supreme Court to overrule the Arkansas Supreme Court’s stays of execution for Don Davis and Bruce Ward, and are hoping for an answer on Monday night.
Davis has been transported to the Cummins Unit of the Arkansas Department of Corrections for execution, but Ward has not. If he is executed, Davis’ last meal will be fried chicken, great northern beans, mashed potatoes, glazed carrots, rolls, fruit punch and strawberry cake.
A temporary restraining order issued by Pulaski County Circuit Judge Wendell Griffen was overturned by the Arkansas Supreme Court on Monday night. Now, the only thing standing between Davis and execution is the state supreme court’s stay of execution.
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Over the past two weeks, more than 31 800 Zimbabweans have registered to vote in the 2018 harmonised elections, with expansive registration scheduled to start on Tuesday.
Zimbabwe Electoral Commission Chairperson Justice Rita Makarau told journalists in Harare on Thursday that prospective voters will receive in-depth education on the new biometric voter registration system.
Justice Makarau clarified that title deeds, utility bills and landowner’s confirmation letters could be used as proof of residence when registering.
She said, “31 856 have been registered countrywide as at 4 October 2017. On average, each kit has capacity to register between 80 and 100 people per day.
“We advise political parties to also educate their members on voter registration.”
Zec wants to register a record seven million voters using the BVR system, which was launched on September 14, 2017 by President Mugabe.
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Florida crime writer Tim Dorsey’s written 20 novels starring anti hero Serge Storms, and he’s not slowing down.
Dorsey wrote his first crime novel while he was a night metro editor at the Tampa Tribune.
In 1999 he quit the newspaper business to become a full time novelist, and now Dorsey’s on tour with his latest adventure-Clownfish Blues.
He talked to Intersection on a stop at Writer’s Block book store in Winter Park.
Owls Head Resident Makes Land Donation to Conservation Group
A conservation group in Knox County is 32 acres larger thanks to a donation from an Owls Head resident.
Susan St. John gave the land along the Muscle Ridge Channel to the Georges River Land Trust.
The land is located on Granite Point Road off Ash Point Drive and the public will have full access to it.
For more information about the land trust, go to georgesriver.org.
Cell phone video appears to show the moment a man detonated a pipe bomb inside the Port Authority bus terminal subway station Monday morning.
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The footage of a Port Authority surveillance camera monitor shows commuters walking through a narrow hall on the way to the A, C and E trains moments before the blast.
“It’s the guy in the hoodie,” one off-camera voice can be heard saying, referring to the suspect as he enters the frame.
Then, an apparent explosion can be seen, knocking down commuters as a ball of smoke rushes down the passageway toward the camera.
As the dust clears, a single body can be seen lying on the floor.
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A driver is reported to be in a 'very serious condition' following a collision on the A11 between Six Mile Bottom and Little Abbington at around 7pm tonight (February 2).
The individual, believed to be driving a car, was attended by air ambulance crews while Cambridge police closed the road.
Police are still carrying out investigations.
It is not believed any other vehicles are involved at this stage.
Closures in place
The A11 is currently closed in both direction between A1304 (Six Mile Bottom) and A1307 (Little Abbington) following the incident.
It is not expected to reopen until the early hours of Saturday (February 3).
Let us know if you spot anything that you think we should know about - send us a tweet @CambridgeNewsUK or message us via the Cambridge travel and traffic Facebook page.
THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — Russian authorities have sent a new extradition request to Greece for a Russian cybercrime suspect also sought on criminal charges by the U.S. and France.
Alexander Vinnik, 38, a former bitcoin platform operator, was informed of the new Russian request by Thessaloniki court officials Wednesday, and is not contesting it.
Russia initially sought Vinnik on lesser fraud charges. The new request raises the amount allegedly involved to 750 million rubles ($12 million).
Greece's supreme court has already approved Vinnik's extradition to the United States for allegedly laundering billions of dollars using the virtual currency. Vinnik had fought that decision.
Another court ruled for his extradition to Russia based on the first request. France wants him on charges including cybercrime and money laundering.
Greece's justice minister will rule on the requests.
Ulster Bank says it is investigating an issue which has caused funds to ‘disappear’ from customers’ accounts this morning (April 24).
It’s after large numbers of the bank’s customers have reported their salaries have disappeared from their accounts, while direct debits haven’t been paid.
Other customers say that their cards are being declined and their balances aren’t correct.
Ulster Bank says it’s working hard to fix the issue and apologises for any inconvenience. The bank has stated "No customer will be left out of pocket as a result of this issue. Emergency Cash is available in branch or via telephone."
Customers have been advised they can call Ulster Bank or visit a branch if they need access to funds. They are asking affected customers to call 1850 424 365 (from abroad 00353 1 8047475) minicom – 0800 015 4422.
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Stratford Police have identified the woman who died after being shot early Sunday morning.
Police identified the woman as Raenetta Catchings, 27, of Stratford. Police said said Catchings and an unidentified 24-year-old man suffered gunshot wounds at a home at 1584 North Avenue. Police said the shooting happened just after midnight Sunday after what appeared to be an argument at the residence where a party was said to be going on.
Catchings was pronounced dead early Sunday morning at Bridgeport Hospital, The male victim was also taken to Bridgeport Hospital for treatment. He was listed in critical condition on Sunday afternoon.
Police are still investigating the shooting and trying to identify the shooter or shooters involved.
Stay with The Stratford Star for more information on this story.
The Latest on U.S. Vice President Mike Pence’s trip to Asia (all times local):
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U.S. Vice President Mike Pence has arrived in Japan for the second stop of a 10-day Asia tour.
His plane touched down Tuesday at the U.S. military’s Atsugi base outside Tokyo.
The focus of his trip is expected to shift in Japan to trade. North Korea’s nuclear and missile development dominated the agenda on his first stop in South Korea.
Pence told business leaders before leaving Seoul that the Trump administration is reviewing all trade agreements as part of its “America First” policy.
White House officials say the meetings in Tokyo are meant to forge a framework for future discussions after the U.S. withdrew from a Pacific Rim trade pact.
WASHINGTON European Commissioner for Economic and Financial Affairs Pierre Moscovici said on Thursday he hoped a deal between international lenders and Greece that would allow new loan disbursements would materialise by the end of May.
Euro zone finance ministers reached a political agreement with Athens two weeks ago in Malta on what reforms Greece must implement to secure new cheap loans and teams of technical experts were to iron out the details as soon as possible.
But two weeks have passed and the experts have not yet gone to Greece.
"We need to translate that (the political deal) into a technical agreement. I hope the teams will be able to return to Athens in the days to come and we can have a solution by the end of May. That is the timetable," Moscovici said.
(Reporting By Jan Strupczewski; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
An employee of central paramilitary forces was arrested by the cyber police in Mumbai for accessing Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor’s income tax e- filing account, police said on Monday night.
The accused wanted to get Kareena’s personal mobile number so he hacked her IT account, they said.
Kareena’s chartered accountant had last year approached the police with the complaint that somebody had hacked her IT e-filing account and tampered with it.
Cyber-police tracked down the culprit on Monday.
The accused files income tax returns for people as a part-time job while working with paramilitary forces, police said, without disclosing his name. Further probe was on.
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Putin is in Ankara on a working visit to discuss bilateral cooperation, as well as to exchange views over the situation in Syria and the crisis sparked by US President Donald Trump's declaration of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
Speaking at a joint press conference with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara, Russian President Vladimir Putin that Moscow and Ankara believe that US President Donald Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as the Jewish state's capital is destabilizing.
Vladimir Putin's press conference with Erdogan comes just hours after the Russian president has announced the troops' withdrawal from Syria.
According to Putin, as the Syrian independence and sovereignty has been preserved due to the Russian assistance in the country's fight against terrorism, conditions for the political settlement in the country under the auspices of the UN have been created and the refugees, that had to flee their homes, may return.
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WWE Payback
The following video features Charly Caruso confirming Seth Rollins will face off with Samoa Joe at the WWE Payback pay-per-view:
WWE Payback takes place on April 30, 2017 at the SAP Center in San Jose, California.
Bookdust
The following video features a callback to Bookdust as Booker T gets ready to join the RAW commentary team tonight while David Otunga is away filming a movie:
Kenny Omega will face Chris Jericho in NJPW and most consider it a dream matchup. Omega is considered by hardcore fans as the best in ring performer followed by AJ Styles. Legend Chris Jericho attacked him in preparation for their big match and we recommend you check it out.
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Killing with kindness is for suckers. Trust, FX's new series starring Donald Sutherland, Hilary Swank, Harris Dickinson and Brendan Fraser, premieres March 25.
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North Indians' Association , Doha-Qatar organised a Grand Hasya Kavi Sammelan on April 7 at DPS Auditorium in Al Wakrah. Around 450 people attended the event.
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CAIRO, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah al-Sisi will sign an agreement on Monday about the construction of a nuclear power station in Egypt and supplies of nuclear fuel, according to a document provided by the Kremlin.
Reporting by Maria Tsvetkova; Writing by Jack Stubbs; Editing by Maria Kiselyova
It has been a 20-year tradition for members and friends of the Washington Butterfly Association to gather for a butterfly study weekend at some location in the state, and sometimes even just over the border into Oregon or Idaho.
From July 13-16, association members will meet at the White Salmon Grange starting Friday night, July 13 at 5 p.m. to discuss the weekend’s field trip adventures. Tom Landis, a champion of native plant gardening and Monarch butterfly conservation, will be keynote speaker at the banquet dinner on Saturday evening, July 14.
Several of the region’s foremost butterfly scholars — lepidopterists — will be joining in the events. Field trips ranging up onto Mount Adams and Mount Hood will be arranged each day and are family-friendly events.
Adult early registration is $90, while children may be enrolled at reduced cost. There is an additional charge for the banquet dinner.
For details, go to wabutterflyassoc.org.
WATCH: Fed Up Walmart customer goes viral after using intercom to ask for help (Video)
The dude was fed up with waiting.
A video of a Kentucky man using Walmart’s intercom system to ask for help has gone viral.
Forrest Hunter posted the video to Facebook on Friday and it already has 39,000 shares and 1.9 million views as of Tuesday afternoon.
The video, captioned “When you get sick of waiting on somebody at Walmart,” shows Hunter in the sporting goods section of the store. He picks up the store telephone and uses the intercom.
“Customer needs assistance in sporting goods please. I’m the customer,” he said.
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Thirty firefighters were busy battling a blaze in Winnipeg’s Garden City area Monday morning.
Crews were called to the house fire on McAdam Avenue near McGregor Street before 6 a.m.
Northbound and southbound McGregor Street were blocked off as fire crews worked to extinguish the fire. Officials say the road will remain closed all of Monday morning.
Lots of smoke left and a huge response from the WFD at McAdam for this blaze, but it looks like everything is under control. pic.twitter.com/rIIKVKQY0k — Timm Bruch (@GlobalTimm) August 14, 2017
Smoke could be seen billowing from the house all the way downtown.
No one was seriously injured but one person was treated for minor smoke inhalation.
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June 15 (Gracenote) - Results and standings from the Bolivian championship Adecuacion matches on Thursday Wednesday, June 14 Club Petrolero 2 Bolivar 2 Oriente Petrolero 4 San Jose 1 Universitario de Sucre 0 Blooming 1 Standings P W D L F A Pts 1 Bolivar 19 13 2 4 53 16 41 ------------------------- 2 Oriente Petrolero 19 10 4 5 35 24 34 3 The Strongest 17 10 1 6 38 26 31 4 Nacional Potosi 17 9 2
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The Springfield Department of Public Works is preparing for Tuesday’s expected snow.
The Springfield DPW said they are still cleaning up from Saturday’s snow, with more expected Tuesday morning.
The department has people working 24/7 during winter months, and said the DPW will be ready to address whatever Tuesday brings.
The department’s highway and bridges foreman said their tactics all depend on the type of weather Springfield sees.
“You have to adjust for each storm,” said Highways and Bridges Foreman, Robert Gentile. “If it’s gonna rain, freezing rain, you’re definitely leaning more towards salt. If it’s gonna be a snow storm, we’ll stop salting at a certain point and go into a plowing operation.”
Gentile said the two to three days following severe weather can be the busiest for the DPW.
Police say they're looking for a man who allegedly climbed through a McDonald's drive-thru window and stole cash drawers in Alpharetta.
A spokesperson with the Alpharetta Department of Public Safety says the man then stole an employee's car and crashed it, fleeing on foot while leaving the drawers and money behind.
The suspect may have been with two other men in a late sliver or white Nissan Maxima, according to the police spokesperson, who added that a car with that description was last seen going southbound on Highway 9 toward Roswell.
If you have any information about the robbery, you're asked to call police at (678) 297-6375.
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Mud pluggers right across the world swear by Land Rovers - and occasionally swear at them, too. While no one doubts the sheer ability of the British-made range of 4x4 vehicles, many owners do question their build quality.
That said, the Land Rover range offers everything from the stylish small Range Rover Evoque to the full-size Range Rover, from the rugged Defender to the practical Discovery.
Click here to find an off-roader that suits your needs and read all our Land Rover reviews.
Like sister brand Jaguar, Land Rover is now owned by the Indian industrial giant Tata. Has it improved Land Rover's reliability rating?
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A teenager on his learner's permit allegedly drove a mocked-up emergency truck around Melbourne for months, speeding through a major tunnel on one occasion as the lights flashed and sirens blared.
The boy, who was 16 at the time of his arrest, is facing 120 charges regarding incidents allegedly committed over several months in 2017, including posing as an emergency vehicle driver around Melbourne's southern suburbs.
The fake emergency services truck. Photo: Seven News
He is accused of fraudulently taking out an insurance policy, falsely claiming he was burgled, and using the proceeds of insurance fraud to rent an office suite.
He is also accused of falsely reporting crimes and using digitally altered credit card details to buy emergency sirens and lights worth more than $4000.
The teenager's case came before a children's court on Wednesday and the extent of the allegations was revealed in charge sheets.
Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens is set to be the keynote speaker at a St. Louis Area Police Chiefs Association prayer breakfast this week. But a spokesperson for St. Louis County prosecutor questioned whether it was appropriate for the governor, who faces charges for offenses related to computer tampering and taking a nonconsensual nude photo of a woman, to speak at the religious event.
“Chiefs, Are you sure you want a guy currently charged with a felony as your guest speaker?” county prosecutor Robert McCulloch’s spokesperson Ed Magee wrote, according to a copy of the email obtained by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. “That will not be good press wise.”
Read the full Post-Dispatch report here and TPM’s most recent coverage of the charges lobbed against Greitens here.
Sam’s new work is an apology to his on-again/off-again girlfriend who inspired his debut album. Listen below. Some of the language is PG-13.
The 5th Annual Stringers for Scholarships tournament is happening June 8 and 9th at Marker 37 Marina.
Entry fee is $100 per person or $400 for a team of 4.
All proceeds go toward scholarships through the Del Mar College Foundation.
If you're interested in registering, visit http://www.delmar.edu/foundation or call 361-698-1317.
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Filipino American J.R. Celski of Federal Way, Wash. won a bronze medal in the men’s 1000m as World Cup racing began at EnergieVerbund Arena in Dresden, Germany on Feb. 4.
Celski’s bronze medal was his first individual ISU World Cup medal since World Cup Kolomna in November 2013, when he won a gold medal in the 1500m and a bronze medal in the 1000m.
“It feels good to be back in the mix,” said the three-time Olympic medalist. “Overall, I’m really happy with how the day went.”
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Saudi Arabia says it will allow movie theaters to open in the conservative kingdom next year, for the first time in more than 35 years. It’s the latest move as part of the young crown prince’s efforts to socially reform the country.
The kingdom says a resolution was passed on Monday paving way for licenses to be granted to commercial movie theaters. Movie theaters were shut down in the 1980’s during a wave of ultraconservatism in the country.
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has pushed for greater social openings, including lifting a ban on women driving next year and bringing back concerts and other forms of entertainment to satiate the desires of the country’s majority young population.
The government says the first cinemas are expected to open in March 2018.
Just in time for Cinco De Mayo…
Pillsbury is coming out with mini churro bites!
They’ll be available in your the freezer section of your local grocery store and can be made in seconds in the microwave or for a little longer in the oven!
Now if you’re a churro lover don’t sleep on this! Pillsbury has not said how long these will stay around (remember the Oreo churros they had? Me neither! But they existed! They were in and out that fast!)
Take a look at them here so you know what you’re looking for! PillsburyChurros!
The popular television show Rosanne was canceled after the show’s star, Rosanne Barr, made a racist Tweet about Valerie Jarret, an Obama Administration cabinet member.
New York City based, Reputation Management expert, Ryan McCormick, was a guest on WNPV’s AM Edition Wednesday.
“The comment she Tweeted was clearly wrong, but with a show of this magnitude that was taking on controversial subjects in a classy and sensitive manner, ABC should have given her an opportunity to apologize and the move forward. It was a rush to judgment in my estimation. ABC’s responsibility is to its stock holders and the show was performing well. The show also covered the subject of transgender. Rosanne’s grandson in the show was a cross-dresser and they did it in a respectful type manner.
McCormick adds, While Barr apologized for the Tweet, he calls other cable channels hypocritical. McCormick says, episodes of the Cosby Show are still being aired and Cosby was convicted of sexual abuse.
Thomas McGuane reads his story from the November 13, 2017, issue of the magazine. McGuane has published thirteen books of fiction, including the story collections “ Gallatin Canyon ” and “ Crow Fair .” A new volume, titled “ Cloudbursts: Collected and New Stories ,” will be published next year.
Trump Spreads Misinformation. Really, a Lot of It.
The president's recent tweets claiming unfair bias are part of an emerging strategy to stir up enthusiasm among supporters.
The Manatee County Commission on Tuesday will delve into the county’s future, first with discussions over land-use planning changes and then with its search for a new county administrator.
A joint workshop Aug. 15 with the Manatee County Planning Commission, from 9 a.m. to noon, will focus on the county’s Accela software, a program that incorporates all Building and Development Services department divisions together. Later the commission will review process improvements to the Manatee County Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Codes.
At 1:30 p.m., the county commission will meet regarding the search for a new county administrator.
Springsted Waters & Company, of Kansas City, has been hired to conduct a national search for the post. The group will discuss a list of semi-finalists at the meeting.
Manatee County Administrator Ed Hunzeker is slated to retire in January 2018.
The meetings will be held in the county commission building at 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
U.S. researchers spent nearly two decades to design and carry out a definitive study on the health effects of cellphone radiation. The final results, released Friday, are likely to fuel rather than dispel the long-running debate about the planet’s most ubiquitous electronic device.
Among the observations: Male rats exposed to the radiation had small increases of tumors in their hearts and brains. Females didn’t. Exposed animals also showed signs of DNA damage, which experts thought wasn’t possible. But they also lived longer...
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A group of city counselors in Munich say they want the southern German city's main train station to have a landing pad for flying taxis.
Five city council members from the Christian Social Union party submitted a motion Wednesday calling on rail company Deutsche Bahn to consider the space needed for flying taxis in its plans for a future redesign of the station.
In their motion, they write that "it is to be expected that within a few years technology will have advanced so far that flying taxis can be used to transport people."
The party, which has a majority across Bavaria but is in opposition in the state capital's assembly, has recently been championing the idea of flying taxis as a future means of travel.
Erasing the previous session’s losses, key Indian equity indices — the BSE Sensex and the NSE Nifty50 — on Friday surged to close on a higher note as broadly positive global cues and healthy buying in metals and oil and gas stocks lifted sentiments.
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VANCOUVER - The supply of homes in Metro Vancouver's real estate market hit a three-year high as sales dipped below historical averages last month.
The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver reports there were 2,425 home sales last month, a 37.7 per cent decline from June 2017.
Board president Phil Moore says rising interest rates, high prices and more restrictive mortgage requirements are among the factors dampening home buying activity.
Moore says that has allowed the supply of homes for sale to reach levels that they have not seen in the last few years.
There were 5,279 detached, attached and apartment properties newly listed for sale in Metro Vancouver in June, for a total of almost 12,000 for sale, reaching the highest listings figures since June 2015.
The composite benchmark price for all residential properties in Metro Vancouver is $1,093,600, representing a 9.5 per cent increase over June last year.
The Windsor-built Chrysler Pacifica has received honours once again.
The 2018 model has been named Consumer Guide Best Buys for both the minivan and family vehicle categories. It is the second consecutive year the Pacifica has won the two awards.
“As for the Pacifica, it’s simply one of the most thoughtfully designed family vehicles we’ve ever evaluated,” said Tom Appel, Publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive.
Other FCA vehicles also recognized include the 2018 Dodge Durango named the Large SUV best buy for the sixth straight year, the 2018 Ram 1500 named the large pickup truck best buy for the 10th straight year and the 2018 Fiat 124 Spider captured the sporty performance best buy for the second straight year.
The award winners are determined by Consumer Guide Automotive editors who analyze, compare and evaluate vehicles by testing all major models available in the United States.
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In connection with the first death anniversary of eminent Qawal Amjad Farid Sabri, a special ceremony would be organized at the Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi on June 15 at 9.30 p.m. at its premises. An official of the organization said that prominent Qawals would pay tributes to the deceased, with their performance on the occasion.
Prosecutors just released video of a female bail bonds agent in Oklahoma fatally shooting one of her clients.It happened Aug. 9, 2017 in Stillwater. Chasity Carey called 911 and told police that she shot Brandon Williams."I just shot a man on top of the roof of the town center," said Chasity Carey in 911 call.Police said that Carey told them that she and Williams were fighting when she revoked Williams' bond and tried to take him in custody.Carey was initially arrested on one count of first-degree murder.But then a jury found Carey not guilty in Williams' murder after prosecutors released the video.
British diver Tom Daley married Milk screenwriter Dustin Lance Black in May 2017, but the newlyweds just posted their wedding video online and will donate proceeds from the video to LGBT+ Switchboard and It Gets Better.
The couple met at a party in 2013, and Daley came out as gay later that year. They made their first public appearance in 2014.
The two got hitched at Bovey Castle in Devon, England, surrounded by 50 close friends and relatives.
Black gushed, “When Tom and I met four years ago, I knew instantly that I was in trouble. I knew I’d met my match. I’d met someone who could inspire me, someone who I could admire but also somebody who would naturally be my best friend.”
While Daley said, “Every single part of him, the way he thinks, the way he acts, and everything that he does just makes me fall in love with him every single day more and more.”
In other entertainment news, a hotel staffer says Usher did hook up with a woman who is now suing him:
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There's a large field of Republicans running to fill Kansas' 2nd Congressional District seat. But some party leaders fear that no one candidate is strong enough to beat the lone Democrat in the race.
Jim McLean (@jmcleanks) of KCUR's Kansas News Service reports.
Talk about a once in a lifetime experience.
Alexandra Stevenson was on vacation in the Bahamas and could not pass up the opportunity to pet live sharks. The Canadian native was enjoying the sunshine in Compass Cay and captured this clip as she and other tourists got the exciting opportunity. Credit: Styxx731 via Storyful
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The RadeonSI Gallium3D driver's NIR back-end is moving one step closer to feature parity with the existing OpenGL capabilities of this AMD GCN graphics driver.Timothy Arceri working for Valve has been focusing on the NIR back-end recently for RadeonSI. This NIR intermediate representation handling is being driven in order to add SPIR-V ingestion support to RadeonSI with code sharing for RADV's existing NIR-based infrastructure.When using the experimental NIR support, the OpenGL support has been overcoming hurdles and one of the main blockers is now cleared. Arceri has published a set of 18 patches providing initial tessellation shader support for RadeonSI NIR.The code isn't ready for merging quite yet but those wanting to learn more can see this patch series . It will be interesting to see the RadeonSI NIR support mature in 2018.
Before Staff Sgt. Robert Miltenberger's deployment, he is overcome by a strong premonition that he will die in Iraq.
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The KTLA “band cam,” a raw feed of the parade’s bands is available on the KTLA 5 News Facebook page.
KTLA’s live-stream of the 128th Rose Parade Presented by Honda in Pasadena is occurring Monday, Jan. 2, 2017. It’s our 70th consecutive broadcast of the parade, which this year has the theme “Echoes of Success.”
March 28 Lloyd Fonds AG:
* Sells a further hotel to the Motel One Group
* According to Hamburg-based investment- and assetmanager, a purchase factor of 22.2 was generated for hotel operated by Motel One Hotel in Leipzig in relation to net annual rental
* Hotel property had been acquired at time by investors of real estate fund "Hotel Leipzig Nikolaikirche" at a purchase price factor of 15.5 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
Marcelo,Casemiro led by Ronaldo touch down in Munich in the most dramatic way ever to face Bayern Munich
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How To Quell Wanderlust Between Trips Five tips to help cope with the strong desire to get away from it all in advance of your next big trip
5 Best Ski Lodges In The U.S. A look at five of the very best ski lodges in the United States.
Five Must-See Destinations In ParisWithin the 41 square miles of Paris, France there are over 60 main attractions for visitors to discover ranging from Museums, Churches, Monuments and Squares as well as examples of contemporary and traditional architecture. This is far too many sites for the average tourist to attempt to visit during a short stay in the city of lights. Thus a list of the five most famous and must see attractions is in order.
CARMEL, Ind. (WANE) – Bishop Dwenger led the local teams by finishing tenth at state while no local golfer cracked the top 25 individually.
Dwenger finished +47 after the second and final round of the state tournament at Prairie View Golf Course in Carmel. Homestead was just a stroke behind while Carroll was +82.
Center Grove won the team title at -3, 13 stroke ahead of second place Carmel.
Individually. Noah Gillard of Center Grove won the state title at -6.
Homestead’s Austin Render, Canterbury’s Michael Brothers, and Dwenger’s Luke Miller tied for 27th at +8 to lead the locals.
Full results are posted here.
MEXICO CITY (AP) — A lengthy shootout has rattled the Mexican resort city of La Paz as police and suspects exchanged extended rounds of gunfire.
The prosecutor's office in the state of Baja California Sur reports there were no deaths, but says five people were arrested and 10 guns were confiscated.
The office said Tuesday that the gunfight occurred after police came under fire from a house on Monday.
Some of the suspects were wanted on murder, drug, weapons and other charges.
Police found eight rifles and 65 ammunition magazines at the house.
Baja California Sur was once a peaceful state home to the twin resorts of Los Cabos, but now has Mexico's second-highest murder rate, at 69 per 100,000 inhabitants.
March 31 Starts Proceed Investment Corp :
* Says it completes sale of two properties in Hokkaida for 365 million yen and acquisition of Tokyo-based property at 380 million yen on March 31
* Previous plan was disclosed on March 28
Source text in Japanese: goo.gl/GberWZ
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
Ironwood Ridge High School football coach Matt Johnson, center, said he’s excited for another year on the field with the Nighthawks.
NEWARK, Ohio – Newark Police are asking people to be on the lookout for a missing adult with specials needs.
Zachary McLaughlin, ran from his Mount Vernon home at 11:30 Monday morning.
Zachary is a 27-year-old MRDD, who requires 24-hour care. He is 5 feet 6 inches, and has brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a flat-billed Raiders hat, a gray shirt, and blue basketball shorts.
Please call Newark police at 740-670-7201 for any information on his whereabouts.
The Weinstein Co. has set the release date for Kevin Hart and Bryan Cranston starrer "The Intouchables" remake.
The English-language remake of the 2011 French movie, which starred Omar Sy and Francois Cluzet, will arrive in the US theatres on March 9 next year, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
The film follows the unlikely friendship that blossoms between a wealthy paraplegic and a street-wise man he hires as his aide.
Neil Burger is directing from a script by Jon Hartmere, while Harvey Weinstein, Jason Blumenthal and Todd Black are producing.
(This article has not been edited by DNA's editorial team and is auto-generated from an agency feed.)
Aug 14 (Reuters) - EXEOTECH INVEST AB (PUBL)
* DIRECTED ISSUE OF ABOUT SEK 1.6 MILLION FINANCES LPES FOODS ACQUISITION Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
Earlier this month, Senate Judiciary Chairman Greg Steube had told the Herald/Times he wasn't giving up on holding a hearing for some of his more controversial gun bills this year, which proposed to eliminate some "gun-free" zones in Florida. His committee will meet for the final time on Wednesday and, while it's a packed agenda, there are no gun bills slated to be heard.
Start the conversation, or Read more at The Miami Herald.
Fleury is expected to get the starting nod against the Hurricanes on Tuesday, Dave Schoen of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.
Coach Gerard Gallant didn't go so far as to confirm that Fleury would be tending the twine, but all signs seem to indicate the Flower will make his first start since Oct. 13 when he sustained his concussion. Assuming he suffers no setbacks, the netminder will be looking for win No. 17 of his career versus Carolina, but his first as a member of the Golden Knights.
Dana Lee Adams, 55, of Beaumont, died Monday, December 26, 2016.
A gathering of Ms. Adams’ family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Friday, January 6, 2017, at Broussard’s. 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. Her funeral service will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 7, 2017, at Woodland Baptist Church, 1860 West Lucas, Beaumont, with heDana Lee Adams, 55, of Beaumontr interment to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Beaumont.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Ronald McDonald House Houston, 1907 Holcombe Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77030 or mc@rmhhouston.org.
Steven Mitchell participated in multiple Durham Special Olympic events throughout his life. He enjoyed golf and basketball. Here he holds two ribbons of his ribbons won. Grace Turner The Herald-Sun
British Prime Minister Theresa May has said the UK will consider its next steps alongside its allies after Russia said it would expel 23 British diplomats. Rough cut (no reporter narration)
At least 53 trains were running late while three trains were cancelled on Monday due to heavy fog in many parts of north India, a railway official said.
According to the Northern Railway official, 26 trains were rescheduled and 53 trains were arriving late in Delhi while Vikramshila Express, Avadh-Assam Express and Udyan Abha Toofan Express were cancelled for Monday.
The Amritsar-Howrah Mail, Poorva Express and Bhubaneswar Rajdhani were cancelled for Tuesday, the official added.
China on Thursday launched its first ever space telescope to observe black holes, pulsars and gamma-ray bursts. Through the telescope, scientists will also study how to use pulsars for spacecraft navigation, and search for gamma-ray bursts corresponding to gravitational waves.
The 2.5-tonne Hard X-ray Modulation Telescope (HXMT) was launched via a Long March-4B rocket from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in Gobi Desert at 11 a.m., reports Xinhua news agency.
The HXMT, dubbed Insight, was sent into an orbit of 550 km above the earth to help scientists better understand the evolution of black holes, and the strong magnetic fields and the interiors of pulsars.
The result of the wisdom and efforts of several generations of Chinese scientists, Insight is expected to push forward the development of space astronomy and improve space X-ray detection technology in China.
A man died when his tractor trailer read-ended another tractor trailer Thursday in King William.
The two-vehicle crash occurred at 7:11 a.m. on Route 30 near the intersection with VFW Road. A tractor trailer traveling east on Route 30 slowed for a school bus that was stopped at the intersection. A second tractor trailer traveling behind the first tractor trailer failed to stop in time and crashed into the stopped tractor trailer, Virginia State Police spokeswoman Corinne Geller said.
Joseph M. Jackson Sr., 64, of Mineral, was the driver of the second tractor trailer and died on the scene. Jackson was wearing a seatbelt. The driver of the first tractor trailer wasn’t injured, Geller said.
Both trucks were hauling logs at the time of the crash. The crash remains under investigation. No charges will be placed, Geller said.
Some of her supporters still stage protests in downtown Seoul every weekend. Such rallies could pressure whoever becomes her successor at a time when South Korea also faces increasing North Korean nuclear threats and diverse economic woes. South Korea pardoned two convicted former leaders in the.... CBSnews 4:36:00 PM CEST
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A Galway minister has called for an emergency examination of a medieval church in East Galway due to fears it may collapse.
Junior Minister and Galway East Fine Gael TD, Ciaran Cannon has requested the local heritage officer to examine Kilcooley Church in Loughrea as a matter of urgency.
The ruin is located in an actively used cemetery on the Loughrea to Portumna and dates back to the 13th century.
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Listen carefully and you might hear wailing guitars and soulful harmonicas yearning deep down in an unlikely, hidden pocket of campus. The blues is alive and well at San Francisco State University. Theater and dance department shop supervisor Greg Dunham, and facilities specialist Jonny Pogorelskin invite students, faculty, friends, family, and anyone with an interest in playing the blues to join them in the “prop-shop” in the Creative Arts Building every other Wednesday night (after hours) for an open jam session. All blues musicians are welcome to bring their instruments and get down.
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MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Tool is adding to expansion plans for its Brookfield headquarters.
The company already announced plans to expand its headquarters with a $33 million building in November of 2015.
Now, the company has submitted plans to the Brookfield Plan Commission to include another 30,000 square feet of space.
Construction on the additions would begin this spring.
CLICK HERE for more on this story via the Milwaukee Business Journal.
SAO PAULO/BRASILIA, April 3 Brazil's banks remain ready to withstand the impact of a harsh domestic recession on loan book quality, the central bank said on Monday.
In a semi-annual report on banking industry stability, policymakers noted that the challenges posing so-called problematic loans, or credit in default or with a high risk of falling in arrears, on the banking system remain under control. Those type of loans remain, however, on the rise, the report said.
(Reporting by Guillermo Parra-Bernal and Alonso Soto; Editing by Chris Reese)
5:11 Advocates of the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary explain why they support it Pause
1:07 Highlights: Atascadero girls soccer beats Dos Pueblos 3-1 in wild card playoff game
1:35 Crews working to patch a leaky levee at Tyler Island
1:36 2016's worst red-light runners
0:46 Dozens rally at Tacoma's Northwest Detention Center after Seattle arrest
0:41 A year ago, Lake Nacimiento was almost dry. Here's what it looks like now after the rain.
0:44 See Santa Margarita Lake at 70 percent capacity after the storms
0:29 This is how dry Lopez Lake has gotten this summer
6:35 Video shown at SLO Chamber of Commerce dinner draws allegations of sexism
The annual Upfront Summit took place in LA this past week. I attended day two and enjoyed it very much.
Prior to the summit, the Upfront team interviewed a bunch of investors in the crypto sector and put together this video.
I think it captures the current investor sentiment very well.
Well, I suppose Saint Patrick wouldn't be impressed.
Apparently, the snakes help tone the vagus nerve which is the one responsible for releasing feel good stress relieving hormones like oxytocin.
Presumably, if you are terrified of slithery creatures then it will help release the bowel nerve.
The greatest part of this video is the massage therapist.
Amazing.
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Dylan Wright a 6-foot-3, 192-pound four-star prospect from West Mesquite (Texas) checks in as the No. 34 wide receiver nationally per Rivals.com. Wright is the No. 27 overall prospect in the state ...
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DALLAS -- Do you get allergies this time of year?
Blythe Beck, chef and owner of Pink of Magnolia says the remedies for allergies are likely already in your fridge!
Gigaba signs FIC Amendment Act
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NEW DELHI: India's export grew by 3.94 per cent on a yearly basis to USD 22.54 billion in July on account of rise in shipments of petroleum, chemicals and marine products, official data released today showed.Import too rose by 15.42 per cent to USD 34 billion in July from USD 29.45 billion in the year-ago month due to rise in inward shipments of crude oil and gold.A rise in gold import shot up the country's trade deficit to USD 11.44 billion in the month under review from USD 7.76 billion in July 2016, the data released by the commerce ministry showed.Gold import increased by 95 per cent to USD 2.10 billion in July against USD 1.07 billion in the same month last year.Oil import was valued at USD 7.84 billion in July, an increase of 15 per cent over the same month in 2016.Cumulative export during April-July of 2017-18 rose by 8.91 per cent to USD 94.75 billion while import increased by 28.30 per cent to USD 146.25 billion, leaving a trade deficit of USD 51.5 billion.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Hibernia Bancorp Inc:
* HIBERNIA BANCORP INC - UNION SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION AND HIBERNIA BANCORP SIGN MERGER AGREEMENT
* HIBERNIA BANCORP INC - UNION WILL ACQUIRE HIBERNIA BANCORP, HIBERNIA BANK, IN AN ALL-CASH TRANSACTION VALUED AT $32.00 PER SHARE
* HIBERNIA BANCORP INC - TRANSACTION HAS AN AGGREGATE DEAL VALUE OF APPROXIMATELY $28.2 MILLION Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
March 30 Fluor Corp:
* Fluor - currently party to 2 subcontracts with Westinghouse Electric Co to manage construction, construction workforce at nuclear power plant projects
* Nuclear Power Plant projects are in Georgia and south Carolina
* Fluor Corp - on March 29, 2017, Westinghouse filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in United States bankruptcy court, southern district of New York
* Fluor Corp - Fluor continues to work on projects at both sites at request of owners
* Expects that co will be compensated by owners of projects for previous and ongoing work at both projects Source text: (bit.ly/2oe4KXp) Further company coverage:
Jason Calacanis, Inside.com, and Mark Grossman, Boldstreak, discuss the increasing scrutiny on Facebook following its latest data mining scandal.
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Jurors have heard opening statements in the trial of a man charged with first-degree murder in the 2015 shooting death of a New Orleans police officer.
The attorney for Travis Boys told jurors that Boys, who faces life in prison if convicted, is mentally ill.
Boys has pleaded not guilty and not guilty by reason of insanity in the death of Officer Daryle Holloway. New Orleans news outlets report that defense attorney Billy Sothern told jurors they will have to determine not what happened, but why it happened.
Assistant District Attorney Inga Petrovich said the evidence will point to a guilty verdict.
Holloway was shot to death while transporting Boys to jail in a police SUV. Police have said they believe Boys smuggled a gun into the vehicle.
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — The Columbus Division of Police is asking for the public’s help locating a missing 84-year-old man with dementia.
Police say George Washington was last seen Friday afternoon in the area of East Broad Street and North 17th. He was driving a purple 2006 Chevy Cobalt SS with Ohio license plate FDH9144.
Washington is 5’11” and 200 pounds with grey hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a dark long-sleeved sweatshirt, tan dress pants, and brown loafers.
SHANGHAI, Dec 11 (Reuters) - British investment firm Man Group PLC said it has launched a hedge fund in China, becoming the first foreign firm to run a quantitative investment fund in the country.
The fund’s strategy will be “systemic trend following”, Man said in a statement without disclosing its size. It will be run by a wholly foreign-owned subsidiary in Shanghai, Man said.
The strategy will leverage Man’s “quantitative investing expertise, combining this with our local investment capabilities to serve the needs of Chinese investors,” Man Group’s China chairman Li Yifei said in a statement dated Dec. 8.
The fund will initially invest in Chinese futures including agricultural commodities, industrial commodities, bonds, metals, energy and stock indices, Man said.
In January, Fidelity International became the first global asset manager permitted to launch investment products in China through a wholly owned local subsidiary.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Immunocellular Therapeutics Ltd:
* Immunocellular therapeutics announces second quarter 2017 financial results
* Q2 loss per share $1.02
* ‍With termination of Phase 3 trial of ICT-107, company expects future cash needs will decrease​
* ‍Focusing on financing & strategic alternatives for immuno-oncology research and development pipeline, technology platform; may include potential merger, sale Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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- On the first day of 2017, there were 34 road traffic accidents in Vietnam, claiming 33 lives and injuring 22 others, according to the Traffic Police Department.The country saw a sharp increase in the numbers of cases, dead and injured people compared to the last day of 2016, by 7, 10 and 13, respectively.Police dealt with 2,454 traffic violations, withdrew 198 driving licences, seized 11 cars and collected 2.3 billion VND (101,000 USD) in fines.Waterway Traffic Police also handled 135 violations, collecting 102 million VND (4,490 USD) in fines.-VNA
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There will be no offeseason holdout for two-time Pro Bowl receiver Jarvis Landry.
The Miami Dolphins' leading receiver was present Monday for the start of the team’s offseason workout program. The team's website provided pictures of Landry and other players arriving this morning.
Landry is entering the final year of his rookie contract and is to make $893,850 in 2017, which is significantly below market value for his level of production. The sides are expected to reach an agreement before the start of the regular season.
Landry’s arrival perhaps is a sign of optimism that things will get worked out sooner than later.
The following information applies to the period of Feb. 5-11:
Road closures are expected at the following locations due to road/utility work. Detours will be in place:
Schulz Drive will be closed between Race Track Road and Rabe Way from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays.
Lane closures or restrictions are expected at the following locations due to road/utility work:
Airport Road will have narrowed lanes between Fifth Street and Butti Way from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday.
North Lompa Lane will have narrowed lanes at the intersection of Modoc Court from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday.
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Wade posted 20 points (10-14 FG, 0-2 FT), five rebounds and a steal across 22 minutes in Friday's 106-102 preseason loss to the Pacers.
With Isaiah Thomas (hip) presumably unavailable until December, Wade will see a lot of minutes in the Cavs backcourt. Friday's preseason game turned out to be an assist-free evening for the former Chicago Bull, instead ceding all of the work at the 1 to Derrick Rose. While Kevin Love and LeBron James' roles on the team are evident, it will take some time to see exactly what Tyronn Lue will settle on with the rest of the rotation. Wade is assured solid minutes until Thomas is back, but it's still too soon to tell what side of the stat line he'll fill.
JOHANNESBURG May 2 South Africa's Financial Services Board (FSB) is probing certain trades that took place in the hours before former Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan was recalled from an investor roadshow and then dismissed, an official said on Tuesday.
"The investigation is on-going," Solly Keetse, head of Market Abuse at the FSB, told Reuters. The Johannesburg bourse said in April it was probing the trades involving currency futures and would forward its findings to the FSB once they are finalised. (Reporting by Nqobile Dludla; Editing by Ed Stoddard)
Two small brush fires sparked north of Las Pulgas on Camp Pendleton Wednesday afternoon, confirmed Camp Pendleton officials.
The current fires are not too concerning at this time, said officials. The flames sparked just after noon at about 12:15 p.m.
Some hot spots remain from the blaze on Tuesday, according to Camp Pendleton. What started out as a few acres quickly spread to a 50-acre fire burning near the Marine Memorial golf course.
One suspect was taken into custody in connection with Tuesday's brush fire, with arson strongly suspected, according to investigators. There is no indication of any connection with that incident in these separate brush fires.
No other information was immediately available.
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A lone female driver has been arrested after allegedly stealing a vehicle in Virginia and fleeing police when pulled over. The St. Louis County Sheriff's Office says Virginia police got a report of a stolen vehicle around 5 p.m. Tuesday.
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Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool take on Roma in the Champions League semi-final this evening
Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool are preparing to take on Roma in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final clash this evening.
Liverpool dispatched United’s rivals Manchester City in the quarter-finals 5-1 on aggregate.
That included the Reds scoring three goals in 19 minutes in the first leg to put the tie beyond Pep Guardiola’s men.
And in his pre-match press conference, Klopp addressed how Ferguson’s United sides became known for scoring quick-fire goals that would instantly change the outcome of a match.
"Is there something with Alex Ferguson, Man United," said Klopp. "At a specific time, they scored always twice?
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MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, Wyo. (AP) — A 21-year-old North Carolina man suffered severe burns after falling into a hot spring in Yellowstone National Park.
Park officials say Gervais Dylan Gatete of Raleigh, an employee of park concessionaire Xanterra Parks and Resorts, fell into a hot spring in the Lower Geyser Basin just north of Old Faithful late Tuesday.
Gatete was with seven other people when he fell. The group flagged down a ranger, Gatete was taken by ambulance to the airport in West Yellowstone, Montana, and he was flown a Salt Lake City burn hospital.
Park spokeswoman Morgan Warthin says the incident is still under investigation. She did not know Gatete’s medical condition.
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This is the first serious injury in a thermal area in Yellowstone this year. Last June, a man left the boardwalk and died after falling into a hot spring in the Norris Geyser Basin.
A caravan of MINI Cooper cars left Prestige MINI in Ramsey on Saturday and traveled to the Audrey Hepburn Children's House in Hackensack to deliver toys on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017. Joan Verdon/NorthJersey.com
There are on the National Public Radio story from 15 hrs ago, titled In The 1920s, A Community Conspired To Kill Native Americans For Their Oil Money. In it, National Public Radio reports that:
Ernest and Mollie Burkhart married in 1917. Unbeknownst to Mollie, a member of the Osage tribe, the marriage was part of a larger plot to steal her family's oil wealth.
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Polsinelli Pair Can't Change Venues For $10M Loan Suit
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 10:06 PM EST) -- A bid by two Polsinelli PC attorneys who are former leaders of the defunct Novak Druce intellectual property firm to get a Citibank suit seeking to recoup millions in loans they personally guaranteed thrown out “borders on being frivolous,” a D.C. federal judge said Thursday.
In denying a defense request for dismissal or a transfer, U.S. District Judge Amit P. Mehta said the loan guarantees clearly included agreements from Gregory Novak and Tracy Druce that, if Citi sued, the dispute would be handled in a D.C....
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Lucknow: Eminent scientist and ‘Father of DNA finger printing in India’, Lalji Singh has passed away after suffering a massive heart attack at the Varanasi airport, an official said. Singh was 70.
The former Banaras Hindu University (BHU) Vice Chancellor was on his way to Delhi but complained of severe chest pain at the Lal Bahadur Shastri airport late on Sunday night.
He was rushed to the BHU hospital but could not be saved.
Singh hailed from Jaunpur in Uttar Pradesh and was the founder of the premier Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) in Hyderabad.
He had won international acclaim for his work on tribals in Andaman and Nicobar. He was the director of the CCMB between 1998 to 2009.
He took over as the BHU Vice Chancellor in 2011 and continued till 2014.
Foles (elbow) returned to practice Monday, Tim McManus of ESPN.com reports.
Foles has been sidelined throughout training camp with the elbow issue, which allowed Matt McGloin to handle second-team duties during the Eagles' preseason opener last week against the Packers. It's unclear if Foles will get enough reps under his belt in the next few days to receive clearance to play Thursday against the Bills, but he still looks like a good bet to break camp as the top backup to Carson Wentz.
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Original Air Date: 6/30/17. In 1975, Hoang Chi Smith started over. Her father was a member of the South Vietnamese military and brought his family to the US when their nation fell. Her story is told in Tigerfish, “A Memoir of a South Vietnamese Colonel’s Daughter.” Hoang Chi joins host Scott Syphax to share her personal journey.
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Daniel Cormier’s American Kickboxing Academy (AKA) teammate Cain Velasquez is finally back in the gym.
It’s no secret that Velasquez has been plagued by injuries throughout his professional mixed martial arts career. His recent injury forced him out of a planned UFC 207 bout with Fabricio Werdum. Back issues were to blame for the pullout.
During a recent appearance on MMAFighting.com‘s “The MMA Hour,” Cormier said Velasquez is back to training at AKA:
“He’s back to training, and it hurts, but it nothing’s felt better for a long time. It does suck to have to go in there and work with Cain, because he’s so much better than everybody else that’s ever been around, but it’s good to have him, man. Just seeing him back doing what he loves to do, it’s amazing as a friend and as a fan of mixed martial arts, because if Cain gets back, you guys know what he does for the heavyweight division. He makes for some very, very interesting and fun fights.”
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The Federal Reserve banks of Atlanta and New York lowered their forecasts for U.S. economic growth, Reuters reports. Urban Land Magazine shares ULI’s latest survey results, showing excess supply and rising interest rates are keeping real estate economists “cautious.” These are among today’s must reads from around the commercial real estate industry.
LIVERPOOL, England — Police say a man was attacked outside a pub near Anfield before the Champions League game between Liverpool and Roma on Tuesday.
Merseyside Police said it was investigating a “serious assault.” The man was attended to by police and needed treatment.
The incident took place 10 minutes before kickoff.
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Wildfire burns 300 acres in western Iowa near Missouri River
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (AP) — Firefighters are working to extinguish a wildfire that burned roughly 300 acres near the Missouri River in western Iowa.
The Omaha World-Herald reports the fire that burned on Sunday has been contained, but it continued to smolder on Monday.
The fire started near Council Bluffs and covered more than 2 miles of brush and trees to the Veterans Memorial Bridge that connects to south Omaha.
The fire also damaged an all-terrain vehicle park that the Iowa Department of Natural Resources manages.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
President Ilham Aliyev receives delegation of CISCO
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Baku. 29 November. REPORT.AZ/ President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has today received a delegation of CISCO company. Report informs, press service of President of Azerbaijan reported.
The Queens, NY formed group, Oxymorrons, could easily be dubbed “The Mash Out Posse” by the way they clash hip-hop, funk, rock and alternative sounds into a tune. A great example of this fusion is their latest single, “Brunch”, which infuses the band’s feel-good-and-let-it-all-go vibe while crushing the live sound set.
“Brunch is our anthem about living unapologetically and doing what you love,” says the crew. “We wanted to write a record that broke all the rules and pushed boundaries while encouraging people to liberate themselves and not give a fuck.” Get into the flow and jump around. Follow them at @oxymorrons
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Sixers guard Ben Simmons on preparing for the playoffs and Brett Brown on loss to Pacers on March 12, 2018. Martin Frank/The News Journal
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Iglesias was removed from Wednesday's game against the Angels with a right hip contusion, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.
Iglesias apparently suffered the injury on an awkward slide home in the bottom of the sixth inning, and Pete Kozma subsequently replaced him at shortstop for the top of the seventh inning. The 28-year-old was 1-for-3 with two RBI and a run scored prior to exiting the game. He should be considered day-to-day.
HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) — Charges are pending in connection to a barricade situation Wednesday in Hampton.
Authorities say officers were called to the 1400 block of Oakcrest Drive at 2:37 p.m. for a report of a domestic assault. When police got to the scene, they learned someone was barricaded alone inside a home, armed with a knife.
Officers were able to talk to the barricaded person, who police identified as a 16-year-old Hampton male. After several attempts to deescalate the situation, the teen came out of the home.
WASHINGTON D.C. — Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO) today released the below statement after voting in favor of confirming Linda McMahon to head the Small Business Administration.
“I was proud to support Linda McMahon for Small Business Administrator today because I’m confident she will help small businesses in Colorado and around the country succeed,” said Gardner. “Mrs. McMahon is one of our country’s most successful entrepreneurs and will bring fresh insight to the Small Business Administration. Whether it’s reducing burdensome regulations or reforming our tax code, Mrs. McMahon is committed to working to see that our small businesses have a seat at the table so they can create jobs and lead our country’s economic resurgence.”
PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons shined again in front of rapper Meek Mill, and the dominant duo ushered the nightmares-into-dreams Process of the Philadelphia 76ers into the second round with a 104-91 win over the Miami Heat on Tuesday night.
The 76ers, winners of 10 games just two seasons ago, are in the second round of the Eastern Conference playoffs for the first time since 2012.
They await the winner of Milwaukee-Boston. The Celtics lead the series 3-2.
The Sixers won the series 4-1 and turned the Wells Fargo Center into the wildest house party in the city. Embiid had 19 points and 12 rebounds, Simmons had 14 points and 10 boards, and the entire team had rappers, politicians, actors and kids dancing along for the ride.
The State Fire Marshal’s Office says the improper disposal of smoking materials led to a massive fire in Massachusetts that destroyed three multifamily homes and damaged several other buildings.
Officials say the fire started around 3:30 p.m. Sunday when a resident tossed smoking materials near a side entrance of a building in Lawrence. Dry vegetation caught fire, which quickly spread to the exterior of the building.
Officials say 64 residents have been displaced due to the fire that sent three firefighters and one civilian to the hospital with minor injuries.
Damages are estimated at more than $1 million.
The Red Cross is helping those who have been displaced.
Fire departments from 23 other communities assisted in putting out the blaze.
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WARSAW, April 12 Poland's media group Cyfrowy Polsat plans to pay out a dividend of almost 205 million zlotys ($51.18 million) or 0.32 zlotys per share from its 2016 net profit, the company said in a statement on Wednesday.
In November Cyfrowy said its proposed dividend will amount to 200-400 million zlotys if net debt to EBITDA ratio stays in a range of less than 3.2 but more than 2.5. ($1 = 4.0055 zlotys) (Reporting by Agnieszka Barteczko; Editing by Marcin Goettig)
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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – A woman who alleged her husband burned her in 2013 has died from complications of thermal injuries.
IMPD is treating Wouround Al Robayi’s death as a homicide after she passed away on January 5.
Police responded to an incident at her northwest side home on May 5, 2013 in the 6000 block of Wingedfoot Ct.
In November 2013, her husband was arrested for attempted murder and had a trial where he was found not guilty.
According to the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office, her husband cannot be retried on murder charges due to double jeopardy.
Since homicides are classified by date of death, it will be included as a 2018 homicide.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — As California lawmakers return to Sacramento on Wednesday, liberal dreams of expanding safety-net benefits and providing health coverage to immigrants are giving way to a new vision revolving around a feverish push to protect gains made in the past.
After years of pushing forward a progressive agenda, legislative Democrats will instead be consumed by pushing back against conservative policies from President-elect Donald Trump and the Republican Congress.
Instead of expanding Medi-Cal health coverage to adult immigrants who can’t prove they’re legally in the country, Democrats are now concentrating on how to retain health coverage for those who already have it.
Anti-poverty groups are now focused on preventing cuts to food stamp and welfare programs rather than trying to expand them as planned.
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A woman accused of killing a scooter driver has made her first appearance at court.
Anne Kane, 35, of St Annes Court, St Annes Road, South Shore, is charged with causing the death of 29-year-old father-to-be Daniel Faber by careless driving.
The offence is said to have taken place when Kane was doing a U-turn in a Mercedes A180 on Central Drive, Blackpool, on December 21 at 7.15pm last year.
Kane pleaded not guilty to the offence.
Prosecutor, Vincent Yip, told the judge the prosecution’s view was that the case could be heard at a magistrates court.
Defence lawyer, Brett Chappell, said his client would choose to go on trial at crown court.
District Judge, Jeff Brailford, decided the trial should take place at a crown court.
Kane was given unconditional bail to appear at Preston Crown Court on January 10.
Following his death, Mr Faber’s family said: “He was a big laugh and a soft bear. He was a joker who loved life.
“He was always happy and friendly.”
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break" in brazil .. knocks-out "the water supply".. to most of the city. "emergency crews" are on the scene "right now" working to fi the issue. "officials say".. it was an "18"- inch break to the main line on u-s highway-"40" just past "th knightsville flashing lights". "city officials" tell "news 10".. water in brazil and surrounding communities will be "off" for several hours to allow crews to repair the break. "drivers" are also asked to slo down.. or, to simply avoid the area all together "if" possible. "news 10" will continue to monitor this situation.. and pass along "any" and "all updates". it looks like "it's groundhog day".. for the nation's
No place in the United States produces more Riesling than the Columbia Valley, and nowhere else in the world does a winery make more Riesling.
Welcome to Washington, the state of Riesling.
Thanks to the leadership of Chateau Ste. Michelle in Woodinville, the Evergreen State leads the nation in Riesling production, more than California, Oregon, New York and Michigan. And Washington’s oldest winery bottles more Riesling than any winery in the world — including Germany.
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A towering iceberg stationed off Newfoundland's east coast is drawing dozens of people to the small shoreline community sitting in its shadow. The massive iceberg has become a star attraction in Ferryland, where cars were backed up bumper to bumper Sunday as curious onlookers tried to get a glimpse of it.
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At the start of the photo op, Trump boasted about what a great relationship he had with the French leader. "It's not fake news," he said. "We do have a very special relationship."
WASHINGTON (AP) - A U.S. Navy commander says an Iranian naval patrol boat shined a laser at a U.S. Marine Corps helicopter flying over the Strait of Hormuz in what officials say was an unsafe encounter.
U.S. Navy Cmdr. Bill Urban says the Iranian vessel also turned its spotlight on two Navy ships that were moving through the strait on Tuesday. Urban, a U.S. Fifth Fleet spokesman, says the Iranian boat came within 800 yards of the USS Bataan, scanned it from bow to stern with the spotlight and shined the light on the USS Cole.
The helicopter automatically fired flares in response.
Urban says the action was considered dangerous because shining lasers at a helicopter at night can impair pilots' vision and disorient them if they're wearing night vision goggles.
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. -- Mets closer Jeurys Familia pitched an inning for Double-A Binghamton on Monday as he prepares to return from a 15-game suspension under Major League Baseball's domestic violence policy.
Familia worked a 1-2-3 sixth inning against Portland in his second appearance this season, throwing six of his nine pitches for strikes. He is eligible to return to New York's roster Thursday, when the team wraps up a three-game home series against Philadelphia.
Familia's suspension stems from an altercation with his wife last fall. He was arrested Oct. 31 on a simple assault charge, but prosecutors later dropped the case. Under the domestic violence policy, a player can be disciplined absent a criminal conviction
Familia can participate in up to six minor league games while serving the penalty.
On Sunday, the BBC reported a rare white moose has been caught on camera swimming in a stream in Sweden.
The animal was filmed in Varmland. The BBC reported it is one of an estimated 100 of its kind. Like other all-white animals, the moose is not albino. Instead, according to the BBC, its fur coloring is a genetic mutation.
The milky moose went viral on social media for its beautiful and unique color after the BBC posted a video of the animal.
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Fried (back) allowed one run on two hits while striking out four and walking two through six innings Saturday.
Fried posted a strong second appearance after exiting his first minor-league start just 1.2 innings in with back tightness. This is encouraging seeing as it's only his second start above Low-A, but it's still too small of a sample size to truly draw from. As one of the Braves' top pitching prospects, it will be interesting to monitor how he continues to handle his assignment at Double-A.
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TWIN FALLS, Idaho (AP) — A free public charter school in Twin Falls is low on classroom space, prompting a committee to consider how to accommodate increasing student enrollment.
The Times-News reports that Xavier Charter School has become overcrowded with about 700 K-12 students and a waiting list of nearly 300 children a decade after opening.
A committee that includes school employees and a former board member is forming recommendations to address the issue.
Officials say they’re considering a building expansion project to add classrooms and specialty program space. The school is also looking to hire a fundraising director by early next year to support the project.
While regular public school districts can acquire funding for building projects through ballot measures, Idaho charter schools cannot.
The school is considering adding portable classrooms in the meantime.
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There's a new restaurant in Quincy Regional Airport.
The Blue Haven Cafe is now open and owner Lisa Mintle says the restaurant has been in the making since last June. Mintle says they have been very busy and she hopes people who are not flying come by to eat also.
"It's something I've always wanted to do. I started out here years ago, this was my first waitress job. I worked for Wilma Uppinghouse way back in the 80's. From there I've worked at a few different restaurants and just something I've always wanted to do. And the opportunity became available," said Mintle.
The Blue Haven Cafe will be open Monday through Saturday from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Chance the Rapper just introduced his daughter Kensli Bennett to the world!
The 23-year-old rapper, who is reportedly dating Kirsten Corley, the mother of his child, welcomed the baby girl in September of 2015.
Chance took to his Instagram account to debut his baby girl’s first photos, and some videos as well.
“This is the girl who reintroduced me to God. She’s the woman who reminded me how to be a man, and taught me how to love. She is everything I am but much better. I can’t wait for her to one day help the world the way she has helped me,” Chance wrote on Instagram.
Another photo he posted displayed his baby girl with President Obama and the First Lady!
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Hibs will play Dutch side Willem II in January as part of the club’s winter break programme.
Neil Lennon will take his side to the Algarve, in Portugal, for a week-long training camp during the Scottish Premiership shutdown.
And Hibs today confirmed they will take on the Eredivisie outfit in a friendly on Friday 12 January at the Estadio Municipal de Vila Real de Santo António
The Easter Road side know the venue well, having played Nottingham Forest in a pre-season friendly in 2013 at the same venue.
Willem II currently lie in 14th place in the Dutch top flight, and are managed by former Vitesse Arnhem and NAC Breda defender Erwin van de Looi.
The Tilburg-based side can count a number of former internationalists among its former players including Dutch trio Marc Overmars, Joris Mathijsen and Jaap Stam and Finnish defender Sami Hyppia.
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After two days of heavy showers, thunderstorms and cool weather across the country, temperatures in Bulgaria are set to go up again today, National Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH) reported, quoted by Standart News.
The highs will reach 26 to 31 C, but they will not increase 25 C in the capital, Sofia.
The northern seaside may see some heavy showers before noon, complemented by moderate to strong wind.
Yet, beach enthusiasts may still enjoy the day, as the highs will vary between 27 and 29 C and the temperature of the seawater will be about 27 C.
BT has seen off the threat of strikes after reaching a deal with union chiefs on pensions and pay.
The telecoms company will close its final salary pension scheme at the end of May, a move bosses say is crucial to its finances.
All change: The telecoms company will close its final salary pension scheme at the end of May
It is replacing it with a ‘hybrid’ system which will combine elements of defined benefit and defined contribution schemes.
The deal followed talks with the Communication Workers Union, which had warned it could ballot for strikes over the changes.
Staff will get a 3 per cent pay rise this year and again in 2019.
About 30,000 are in the BT pension scheme – a defined benefit scheme which closed to new joiners in 2001. It has a deficit estimated to be nearly £14bn.
Sister Ruth Pfau, who has died aged 87, was a Roman Catholic nun who, after a childhood spent in Nazi Germany, became known as “the Mother Teresa of Pakistan” for her work in combating the spread of leprosy.
The fourth of five daughters of Protestant parents, Ruth Katharina Martha Pfau was born on September 9 1929 in Leipzig, where her father was a manager in a publishing company. The Nazis came to power in Germany when she was four and she recalled as a child seeing “men flaunting the Swastika on their arms” and a Jewish classmate who mysteriously disappeared.
On the night of December 4 1943 Allied bombing was so intense that she could hear “the neighbour’s children scream and elders pray”. In the morning, she was surprised to find her family still alive. But their house had been severely damaged.
After the war, with Germany divided, her father settled in Wiesbaden in western Germany and...
DAYTON, Ohio (AP)  Fire officials say up to 10 infants have been relocated safely away from smoke in a southwest Ohio hospital.
Dayton District Fire Chief James Rose tells the Dayton Daily News that Miami Valley Hospital staffers moved the babies from the Berry Women's Center before firefighters arrived in response to the smoke. He says the smoke came from an overheated motor and that crews were able to clear the smoke with ventilation.
Rose said early Monday that most of the smoke was contained from spreading.
He says there were no injuries.
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum is turning up the heat this winter with two new limited-run exhibits honoring some heroes of horsepower and a legendary fixture at the front of the field. Visitors to the Museum will experience Incredible Engines of the Indy 500, a tribute to the power plants that have propelled drivers to victory in…
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DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — A Durham man and Raleigh woman were arrested Saturday in connection with the death of a man in Durham earlier this week, police said.
Darelle Marquis Harper was killed outside a tire shop in a shopping center around noon Tuesday.
Harper, 31, was found dead from gunshot wounds in a parking lot near the intersection of N.C. 54 and N.C. 55, in the 2100 block of East N.C. 54, police said.
On Thursday, police released the names of two suspects – one wanted for murder and the other for accessory after the fact, authorities said.
Now, two days after the release of the names, the pair has been arrested, police say.
Tyrone Stanback Jr., 25, of Durham is charged with murder and Danon Elora Hirsch, 28, of Raleigh, is charged with felony accessory after the fact of murder, police said.
The pair were caught Saturday around 2:30 p.m. at the Comfort Suites at 5219 Page Road, police said.
Stanback and Hirsch are being held without bond.
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The Paris Saint-Germain midfielder has been heavily linked with a move to the Nou Camp as Ernesto Valverde looks to bolster his midfield ranks ahead of next season.
Verratti, 24, apparently wants to leave the Parc des Princes as he wants a fresh challenge.
PSG are determined to keep the Italy international as they do not want to lose their big names to their European rivals.
But Spanish outlet Cadena COPE has fuelled rumours of Verratti potentially joining Barcelona with Lionel Messi meeting the former Pescara star over dinner in Ibiza.
Nashville had some fun this Easter as hundreds of kids - and kids at heart - celebrated with a massive Easter Egg Hunt. Kids of all ages participated.
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Journal du Cameroun | The Board Chair of the Cameroon General Certificate of Education Board, Prof. Ivo Leke Tambo has been released from captivity, local sources in Lebialem say.
Prof. Tambo was early on Saturday abducted by unknown gunmen in his native Lebialem as he led a delegation to organise a thank you ceremony to the Head of State.
Students transported from Dschang to attend the ceremony are also said to have been abducted by the gunmen.
A video quickly made rounds on social media where Prof Tambo was paraded almost half naked by gun men.
The scenes were followed by violent scenes notably the razing down of the residence of Paul Tasong in Lebialem by unknown persons.
It is still unclear if a ransom was paid to secure Prof. Tambo’s release.
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Former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar has informed the mixed martial arts promotion that he is retired from competition.
The UFC confirmed Lesnar's decision Wednesday.
The decision doesn't affect Lesnar's professional wrestling career, where he has spent most of the past five years.
He returned from a 4 1/2-year MMA absence last July to beat Mark Hunt at UFC 200, but the result was overturned after Lesnar failed two doping tests. He was subsequently suspended from competition for a year by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, which administers the UFC's doping policy.
Lesnar's decision to retire means he has been removed from USADA's drug-testing pool, which monitors the fighters year-round.
If Lesnar decides to return to competition, he would have to serve the remaining five months of his suspension.
FILE - In this undated file photo, Chilean singer and songwriter Victor Jara poses for a portrait in an unknown location in Chile. A judge in Chile has sentenced eight retired soldiers to 18 years in prison for the kidnapping and murder of the well-known folklorist, which occurred during the chaotic first days of Chile's 1973 coup, according to the court's communications office on Tuesday, July 4, 2018. (AP Photo, File)
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SEOUL South Korea's Samsung Heavy Industries Co Ltd said on Tuesday all production has been halted in its Geoje shipyard due to an order from local authorities after a fatal crane collapse.
Five people died and about 20 were injured when the crane collapsed on Monday at the shipyard during construction of an oil platform for French energy company Total, the two companies said.
Samsung Heavy said in a filing the halt could affect ongoing construction of vessels and offshore structures and that work would resume after local authorities approve safety measures. It did not say when that would be.
A Samsung heavy spokesman could not be immediately reached for comment.
(Reporting by Joyce Lee; Editing by Nick Macfie)
Firefighters were working to put out a fire Saturday evening that scorched 35 cars at an automobile lot in Fremont, officials said. By about 5 p.m., the blaze had been contained to the cars at the Insurance Auto Auction, a used car dealership that auctions to highest bidders, at 6700 Stevenson Blvd. Firefighters were still working to put the inferno out, officials said.
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Suspect in custody after Tinley Park bank robbery
A suspect was arrested following a bank robbery Saturday morning in southwest suburban Tinley Park.
The robbery took place at a Chase Bank branch in the 17100 block of Harlem Avenue at 11:47 a.m., FBI spokesman Garret Croon said. A suspect was in custody Saturday afternoon.
FBI agents were investigating, Croon said. Further details were not immediately available.
The European Commission has approved Ireland's proposed sugar tax announced in the last Budget.
The Commission says the tax on soft drinks is consistent with the government's health objectives to tackle obesity and other sugar-related diseases.
The decision paves the way for the levy to be introduced here.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – Troopers discovered nearly 50 pounds of cocaine during a traffic stop on Interstate 40 in Dickson County Wednesday.
Troopers said during the stop, they observed several signs of deception and stress from the two men inside the rental car.
Troopers eventually obtained consent to search two bags inside the car. Authorities said one of the bags had 20 kilos, or 47.5 pounds, of cocaine.
Joseph Martinez and William Jones, both of Ohio, were taken into custody for possession of cocaine for resale or delivery.
At the time of his arrest, Jones had a warrant on file. He will be extradited back to Ohio.
Irina Shayk is living proof that all Russian models don’t have to spend their days wallowing in misery while locked up inside the White House. She did it right. She married Bradley Cooper and even let him dick a baby inside her, jeopardizing her career as an underwear model because love is only blind if you don’t look like Bradley Cooper. The baby popped out a few months ago and I can guarantee it will grow up to at least be moderately attractive, so that’s neat.
Whether or not Irina is farting in these pictures or just has a mild case of swampus cannot be determined by the evidence on hand. If I had to guess though, I’d say this is a new fashion trend in Europe that our puritan American sensibilities won’t adapt to for another twenty years.
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Monday is Columbus Day. Here’s a look at how various services and offices will be affected.
Amtrak: Regular schedule
Banks: Closed
County offices: Closed
Dutchess LOOP buses: Regular schedule
Financial markets: Open
Federal offices: Closed
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Greene County Transit: Regular schedule
Kingston Citibus: No service
Kingston City Hall: Closed
Kingston Library: Closed
Kingston trash pickup: None, then delayed one day for rest of week
Mail delivery: None
Metro-North: Regular schedule
Schools: Closed
State offices: Closed
Trailways: Call (845) 339-4230
Ulster County Area Transit: No service, except for Ulster-Poughkeepsie Link operating on Saturday schedule
Influencer Devon Lévesque's snap might explain why Rumble Boxing is so popular right now...
Every week in New York there’s a new must-attend workout that everyone is talking about. You know the spot, which is continuously popping up on Instagram via snaps from high-profile models.
Yelp composed a list of the best fitness studios in New York over the past three months, looking at the number of reviews and the rating. The Miami nightclub inspired workout ((305)) Fitness was in first place, followed by the buzzy Rumble Boxing in third. Others include spin Studio 360, Meatpacking’s Liftonic and antigravity yoga at ANYA.
While these are the best reviewed, what are the most model-worthy? The Gramlist compiled a roundup of the most popular photos at the top studios, featuring plenty of top models. In most boutique fitness classes, it sometimes feels like everyone might be a Victoria’s Secret Angel…but in New York, they actually are.
Scroll through to see if your recent dance cardio partner dated Leonardo DiCaprio.
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York will give in-state tuition rates to students from Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands who were displaced by recent hurricanes.
The State University of New York Board of Trustees approved the initiative on Friday at the direction of Gov. Andrew Cuomo, a Democrat.
SUNY Board Chairman H. Carl McCall says the state’s higher education system has a responsibility to help those students whose ability to get an education was put at risk by the storms.
New York authorized in-state tuition for students displaced by Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and the 2010 earthquake in Haiti. Rates vary between the state’s public colleges and universities, but the typical in-state student can save roughly $10,000 a year.
Roadworks expected to last seven weeks are set to begin on Monday.
The upgrading of gas mains will begin on Largo Road, between Leven and Lundin Links, with work expected to last four weeks.
The work will start near the junction with Blacketyside Farm Shop and move towards the mini-roundabout at its junction with Scoonie Brae and Cupar Road.
Temporary traffic lights will be in operation during the works.
The work will be taking place between 8am-6pm Monday to Friday, and weekends when required.
A second phase of work will then be carried out on Cupar Road, near the roundabout with Largo Road.
Temporary traffic lights will be in place at the three junctions leading to the roundabout during these works.
ARLINGTON COUNTY, Va. – Members of the Arlington County Police Department hopped into the pool in their uniforms and performed a synchronized swimming routine.
The video is called “Water Too” and was posted on the department’s Facebook page.
It was created to promote Arlington’s annual Police, Fire and Sheriff Block Party later this month.
Officials say they hope the video helps put police in a positive light.
Police say the routine took multiple takes over the course of several days.
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Counter-terrorism officers are now involved in the investigation of an incident near the southwestern English city of Salisbury which has left two people in critical condition, London's police force said on Wednesday.
"Given the recent events in Salisbury, officers from the counter terrorism network are working jointly with colleagues from Wiltshire Police regarding the incident in Amesbury," the Metropolitan Police said in a statement.
"As Wiltshire Police have stated, they are keeping an open mind as to the circumstances surrounding the incident."
Police in Wiltshire, where Russian ex-double agent Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia were poisoned with a nerve agent in March, took the rare step of declaring a major incident after a man and a woman were found unconscious on Saturday in Amesbury.
× Woman Who Survived San Bernardino Massacre Attends Las Vegas Concert, Texts Fiancee ‘Active Shooter’
He was running, lungs burning, across the casino floor of the Luxor — leaving his friends behind in a mad, desperate sprint toward the massacre.
It’s happening again, he thought.
J.C. Monticone had just gotten a text message from his fiancee Sunday night. It was the same two words he’d heard from her on Dec. 2, 2015, when Melissa Castruita was working in San Bernardino at the Inland Regional Center.
“Active shooter,” the text read.
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Los Angles will be booting up the Bat-Signal to say farewell to Batman actor Adam West, who died last week aged 88.
The caped crusader’s ceremonial spotlight will be aimed at the tower of LA’s City Hall at 9pm (5am our time), with fans encouraged to gather in their best Batman outfits to celebrate the much-loved actor's career. LA Mayor Eric Garcetti and Police Chief Charlie Beck will light the iconic lamp.
West starred in the Batman TV series and in the 1966 movie version, becoming a campy comedy hero. He won over legions of fans with his tongue-in-cheek portrayal of the world's greatest superhero/shark repeller...
For UK fans who can't catch a batplane to the ceremony, West's family is encouraging people to donate to the Adam West Memorial Fund for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Hulu LLC said on Wednesday it has launched its live TV streaming service, putting itself in the center of a growing and competitive market as viewers increasingly watch TV through the internet rather than on cable and satellite television.
For $40 a month, Hulu will offer 50 sports, news, entertainment and kids’ channels, including ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC, CNN, CNBC, Fox News, MSNBC, A&E and the Disney Channel. The new service will also include its current video streaming options.
The service includes 50 hours of recording storage, up to six individual profiles and two simultaneous streams per account.
Hulu is owned by Walt Disney Co, Comcast Corp, Twenty-First Century Fox Inc and Time Warner Inc.
Hulu, which competes with AT&T Inc's DirecTVNow and Dish Network Corp's Sling TV, said in a separate statement that its viewership growth has reached 47 million total unique viewers. In May 2016, Hulu said it had 30 million unique viewers.
(Reporting by Ahmed Farhatha in Bengaluru; Editing by Lisa Shumaker)
Santa's trained will not be visiting Saratoga Springs this year because of a financial dispute between the railroad and the events company that puts on Santa's train ride, according to the Albany Times Union.
Rail Events, a Colorado-based company that licenses some Polar Express holiday trains, told the Times Union it had been unable to reach a settlement with Iowa Pacific Holding. Iowa Pacific owns the Saratoga and North Creek Railway.
But families can still catch the train ride with Santa in several other Upstate New York communities. The events elsewhere are all run by different companies.
The Polar Express visits Utica, Medina and Kingston, starting in November.
For information about Utica tickets, visit the Adirondack Scenic Railroad website.
For information about Medina tickets, visit the Medina Railroad website.
For information about Kingston tickets, visit the Catskill Mountain's event website.
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IDAHO FALLS — A few thousand have already been able to view the inside of the newly-renovated Idaho Falls LDS Temple, but church officials are preparing for well over 200,000 to attend a month-long open house that will showcase the inside of the Idaho Falls Temple to the general public in advance of the dedication, which is scheduled for June 4th. The temple was originally built and dedicated in 1945, but was in need of seismic upgrades and a number of structural and design changes to the inside.
Among the renovation effort’s highest priorities was restoration and preservation of the temple’s multiple murals, many of which are original to the 1945 construction. For those familiar with the temple, the vividness of the restored murals was impressive.
Changes were also made to the administrative offices, front foyer area, and other areas inside the temple. A short video, produced by the LDS Church and gallery are below:
For years, women have tried to mask their freckles and cover the imperfections with makeup. Now, in a new 'natural look' trend fueled by social media, freckles are now being tattooed onto faces.
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WEST HARTFORD -- October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and FOX61 was proud to once again host the Pink Party. It was the sixth year of party, held in West Hartford's Blue Back Square.
One in eight women get breast cancer and it is the most common type of cancer for women here in Connecticut, higher incident of the disease occur here compared to the rest of the country.
Last week, Emmy-award winning actress Julia Louis Dreyfus revealed she had been diagnosed with breast cancer.
FOX61's Jim Altman and Erika Arias joined community leaders, medical professionals, breast cancer survivors and their families in raising money and spirits.
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Mother of 11-month-old found dead charged with improper disposal of human remains
CHESTERFIELD, SC (WOLO) – Investigators say Breanna Lewis, the mother of the child found dead, has been charged with improper disposal of human remains.
Officials say an autopsy of the child has been completed but the results are unavailable.
Chesterfield County Sheriff Jay Brooks says Lewis is also being charged with falsifying a report.
11-month-old Harlee Lewis’ body was found in a diaper box about a thousand yards from her home Tuesday (5/29). According to the Sheriff’s Office, the child’s mother lied about an attack and kidnapping while checking her mail.
An Amber Alert was issued for Harlee, but called off when investigators found her naked body in a diaper box less than a mile away from the home.
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The eccentric leader of Wadiya is summoned to a United Nations assembly in New York to address concerns about his country's nuclear weapons program.
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NEW YORK, April 3 A coalition of U.S. states and municipalities has begun legal action against President Donald Trump's administration, accusing it of violating federal law by delaying energy efficiency standards for several consumer and commercial products.
The legal action was announced on Monday by New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman. (Reporting by Jonathan Stempel in New York)
TORONTO, ONTARIO–(Marketwired – April 17, 2017) - Allied Properties REIT (TSX:AP.UN) announced today that the Trustees of the REIT have declared a distribution of $0.1275 per unit for the month of April 2017, representing $1.53 per unit on an annualized basis. The distribution will be payable on May 15, 2017, to unitholders of record as at April 30, 2017.
Allied Properties REIT is a leading owner, manager and developer of distinctive urban workspace in Canada’s major cities. Its objectives are to provide stable and growing cash distributions to unitholders and to maximize unitholder value through effective management and accretive portfolio growth.
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Canaan Smith credits Miranda Lambert and his wife Christy with inspiring his new song “Like You That Way.”
“I live with one and I listen to the other,” he says of the two ladies who helped give life to the song’s eyebrow-raising lyric: “You’re Miranda Lambert crazy and I like you that way.”
The tune is Canaan’s first new music since his debut album Bronco, which featured the #1 “Love You Like That.”
“We’ve played ‘Like You That Way’ a few times in front of a live crowd at home and when we were touring overseas in Europe,” he tells People, “and the crowd reaction is always a great barometer. The reaction to that song so far has been amazing, so I can’t wait for more people to have the chance to hear it.”
You can check out the lyric video for the lead single from Canaan’s upcoming sophomore album on YouTube.
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - COMISION NACIONAL DEL MERCADO DE VALORES:
* TAKEOVER BID OF AXIARE LAUNCHED BY INMOBILIARIA COLONIAL ACCEPTED BY 58.07 PERCENT OF SHARE CAPITAL OF OFFEREE COMPANY
* TAKEOVER BID OF AXIARE LAUNCHED BY INMOBILIARIA COLONIAL ACCEPTANCE EXCEEDED MINIMUM LIMIT SET BY OFFEROR FOR VALIDITY Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
April 12 American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings Inc:
* American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings Inc says on April 6, 2017 entered into a credit agreement
* American Axle & Manufacturing - pursuant to agreement, lenders agreed to provide $100 million term loan A facility, a $1.55 billion term loan B facility
* American Axle & Manufacturing - pursuant to agreement, lenders also agreed to provide $900 million multi-currency revolving credit facility
* American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings Inc says term loan A facility and revolving credit facility will mature on April 6, 2022
* American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings Inc says term loan B facility will mature on April 6, 2024 Source text: (bit.ly/2p9xNIW) Further company coverage:
At Ridgeland High School, veteran Director Rick Chambers got to introduce his students to the music of Aaron Copland for halftime performance, this year. He says, they recognized the tune to "Simple Gifts" nearly immediately, and there began their discovery of great American music!
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The man accused of hiring a hitman to kill his ex-girlfriend is heading to trial as jury selection gets underway in his case.Leon Jacob is set to go to trial for his alleged role in the murder-for-hire plot. Well-known Montrose veterinarian Valerie McDaniel jumped to her death weeks after she and Jacob were both arrested for hiring a hitman to kill their exes.Jacob's ex-girlfriend was allegedly supposed to be kidnapped, threatened and killed if she became uncooperative.Jacob is charged with solicitation of capital murder and aggravated kidnapping.In an exclusive interview with Eyewitness News, Jacob said he is not a monster and reveals his life behind bars since the arrest. He has been in jail without bond since March 2017, despite many attempts to requests to be let out.
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Island Lake RCMP are investigating after a 37-year-old man was found dead in northern Manitoba on Monday, according the RCMP.
Island Lake RCMP received a call at 10 a.m. about a dead man on the side of the road in Red Sucker Lake, MB, according to a news release.
RCMP said officers found a man with signs of trauma and the death is being treated as a homicide.
Island Lake RCMP and the major crimes unit are investigating.
Police have confirmed a stabbing incident near the Cayman Airways headquarters in George Town this afternoon (3 July.)
The RCIPS, in a brief statement a short while ago, said officers responded to the report of the violent incident on Roberts Drive. Police say it appears that the persons involved in the incident were known to each other. A male victim was transported to the Cayman Islands Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. A Cayman Airways official said the incident happened at 5 p.m. Investigations are continuing.
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Andrew McCutchen will learn a new outfield position this spring, but his spot in the lineup will stay the same. McCutchen will bat third this season, manager Clint Hurdle said Tuesday.
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The Italian rail company that entered the UK market earlier this year has pulled out of one of the three franchises it is bidding for to focus its efforts on its prime targets.
Trenitalia began serving UK rail customers in February when it bought the c2c franchise from coach operator National Express and rapidly found itself among the pack for three other rail contracts.
But now it has decided to pull out of the competition for Southeastern, one of the busiest of the UK’s rail franchises, which serves the London-Kent line, because the bidding process overlaps with one of those it considers to be more important contracts.
Instead it will focus on the West Coast Partnership bid, which includes working with HS2 to launch the first services on the multi-billion pound high-speed rail project, which will run from London to Birmingham from 2026.
MADRID, March 31 Spanish engineering firm Isolux Corsan said on Friday it had entered formal talks to avoid insolvency and gain time to secure a liquidity lifeline to reactivate the company's operations.
Under Spanish law, companies can enter into pre-insolvency proceedings that give them up to four months to reach an agreement with creditors to avoid a full-blown insolvency process and a potential bankruptcy.
"The decision taken by the board does not affect the maintenance of the group's activity or the capacity to carry out operations, in particular the projects initiated in recent months, and protects it legally for the duration of the ongoing negotiations", Isolux said in a statement.
(Reporting By Andrés González; Writing by Jesús Aguado; Editing by Angus Berwick)
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PLUM (KDKA) — Two years after Plum High School teachers were first accused of having sex with students, it appears that at least one case is nearing an end.
Sources say the district has reached an agreement to settle a civil lawsuit filed in federal court by a victim who is only identified as Jane Doe.
The suit involves former teacher Jason Cooper, who is currently serving a sentence of 18 to 36 months for having sex with students. The suit filed by the victim alleges that the Plum School District was aware of allegations of sexual misconduct for years and did nothing to investigate or stop it.
Details of the agreement have not been released, but sources tell KDKA the money for this settlement will come from the district’s insurance policy. There is no word on an amount.
The school board is expected to meet Tuesday and approve the deal.
Gor Mahia fanatic Jaro Soja roughed up by security on his way to meet President Uhuru
Thursday, May 31st 2018 at 08:24 GMT +3 | Football By Brian Ukaya:
Jaro Soja with President Uhuru at State House [Photo: Courtesy]
He’s had different lives in the social scenes but the number one famous Gor Mahia fanatic Jared Otieno aka Jaro Soja who at a certain time was released on bail over a disagreement with a Gor Mahia Official, knows too well that if it’s something to go by, the long arm of the law will stop at nothing to his aggression.
His front match to the dais at the Jakaranda grounds in Nairobi where President Uhuru Kenyatta whom he met in November 2014 at State house after Gor Mahia were crowned Kenya Premier League Champions issued out some title deeds turned futile when he was humbled by “the boys”
The IAAF is seeking an Event Operations Coordinator at its Monaco headquarters.
The Event Operations Coordinator is responsible for the coordination of specific operational aspects of various IAAF World Athletics Series (WAS) events and Olympic Games such as accommodation, accreditation, transport, logistics and volunteers, reporting to the Event Manager of each event.
A full job description and details of how to apply for the position are available here.
The closing date for applications is 4 January 2018.
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Investigators have moved in on the man they suspect pulled the trigger in a drive-by in Mascot, Sydney, and tonight he's being questioned.
The Southern California Prep Legends boys athlete of the week for Orange County on Monday, March 19:
Name: Michael Phillippy
School: Aliso Niguel
Sport: Track and field
Year: Senior
Noteworthy: Phillippy was victorious in the 200 and the 400 meters at the Triton/Asics Invitational at San Clemente High. He clocked 49.82 seconds in the 400 and finished the 200 in 22.15. Phillippy’s 200 time was the ninth-best in California this season. Phillippy is Aliso Niguel’s record holder in the 200 (21.76) and the 400 (48.17). Phillippy, a team captain, will attend Princeton this fall.
What is SCPL: Standout athletes, teams, coaches and inspirational performers this high school season will be honored in an end-of-year SoCal Prep Legends show on KABC. For more details, visit socalpreplegends.com.
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Authorities said the storm is expected to drop 5 to 10 inches of rain in the foothills and mountains, "significantly" more total rainfall than on Jan. 9, when mudslides swept through Montecito, killing 21 people and destroying homes. That day, the storm brought 3 to 6 inches of rain to the region.
WASHINGTON (WNCN) — The Washington Post is reporting that the special counsel looking into Russian meddling in the 2016 election is now also investigating whether President Donald Trump obstructed justice.
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U.S. and Argentinian Air Force medical personnel held a senior leader engagement as part of the Department of Defense State Partnership Program Sep. 20, at the National Institute of Aeronautical and Space Medicine, Argentina. Key leaders from the Secretary of the Air Force Office of International Affairs, the Georgia Air National Guard, 12th Air Force (Air Forces Southern), and the Argentinian Air Force came together to share knowledge and experience and to further develop the relationship between the U.S. Air Force and the Argentinian Air Force.
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LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) - Frank Mason III scored 22 points, freshman Josh Jackson added 20 points and 11 rebounds, and No. 2 Kansas held off Oklahoma State 87-80 on Saturday.
The Jayhawks (16-1, 5-0 Big 12) rallied for their 16th straight win and could move into the top spot when the AP poll comes out on Monday. No. 1 Baylor lost 89-68 to West Virginia on Tuesday.
Devonte' Graham scored 21 points for Kansas, and Svi Mykhailiuk had 14. Landen Lucas added seven points and 12 rebounds.
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The Sharks were the NHL's third-best team with the man advantage last year, and they carried that over to the playoffs by scoring at a 24 percent clip. San Jose has certainly carried its regular-season PP over to the postseason - only it's been lousy, not stellar.
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Sumter throttles West Florence, 44-6
FLORENCE, S.C. (WOLO ) — Sumter cruised to a 44-6 win over West Florence on the road Friday night.
The Fighting Gamecocks are 6-1 this season, with their only loss to Spring Valley.
PARIS French consumer confidence stabilised at its long-term average of 100 points in March, in line with expectations and the third consecutive month at that level, the official INSEE statistics agency said on Wednesday.
A Reuters poll of 10 economists had an average forecast of 100. The highest forecast was 101 and the lowest was 99. FRCONC=ECI
The index, which is not closely correlated to consumer spending trends, hit an all-time low in May and June 2013 of 79. The highest level since the survey was conducted on a monthly basis was 125 in January 2001.
For more details and a breakdown from INSEE: here
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(Reporting by Michel Rose; Editing by Sudip Kar-Gupta)
Best Buy, located in the Alcoa Exchange Shopping Center in Bryant, will be closing its doors before the end of the year.
A spokesman from the Best Buy corporate offices confirmed to The Saline Courier that the store would not be renewing the lease for the location.
The last day of business will be Nov. 3.
See Thursday's edition of The Saline Courier for more information.
In hour two of Here & Now's Jan. 2, 2017 full broadcast, we look ahead to what Republican lawmakers' biggest priorities will be with Congress set to return tomorrow. Also, although Donald Trump is not president yet, his words still carry a lot of weight. Matt Slaughter, dean of the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College, discusses the power the president has to move markets. You can read and hear more at hereandnow.org, follow us on Twitter and join the conversation on Facebook and Tumblr.
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TORONTO - Stock indexes are down this morning, giving up some of the week's gains.
The Toronto Stock Exchange's S&P/TSX composite index was down 81.78 points to 15,694.52, after 90 minutes of trading.
In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was down 23.23 points to 22,752.16. The S&P 500 index was down 6.58 points to 2,545.49 and the Nasdaq composite index was down 11.26 points to 6,574.10.
The Canadian dollar was trading at 79.70 cents US, up from Thursday's average price of 79.69 cents US.
The November crude contract was down $1.45 to US$49.34 per barrel and the November natural gas contract was down five cents at US$2.87 per mmBTU.
The December gold contract was up $2.00 to US$1,275.20 an ounce and the December copper contract was down two cents to US$3.03 a pound.
The TSX will be closed Monday Oct. 9 for the Thanksgiving holiday. U.S. markets will remain open.
STOCKHOLM: Around 70 asylum seekers were evacuated from their accommodation in southern Sweden on Wednesday after a suspected arson attack, police said. Police in the town of Karlshamn said there were no reported injuries but one person was arrested, suspected of starting the fire that destroyed major parts of the complex.
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After sending Celtics fans into a frenzy in February with the usage of a single emoji, Isaiah Thomas is back at it. With speculation mounting about a possible Boston bid for free agent forward Gordon Hayward, the Celtics star took to his Instagram account.
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - KTM INDUSTRIES AG:
* ‍TAKEOVER BID FOR REVOCATION OF ADMISSION TO TRADE SHARES OF PANKL RACING SYSTEMS AG​
* OFFER PRICE: EUR 42,18 PER PANKL-SHARE
* ‍OFFER PRICE AMOUNTS TO EUR 42.18 CUM DIVIDEND 2017​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Wednesday left Ghana for a state visit to South Africa.
A statement from the presidency said Akufo-Addo is leading a delegation to that country “on the invitation of its President, His Excellency Cyril Ramaphosa.”
“The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, left Ghana on Wednesday, 4th July, 2018, to lead the Ghanaian delegation for a State Visit to the Republic of South Africa, on the invitation of its President, His Excellency Cyril Ramaphosa.”
President Akufo-Addo according to the statement will return to Ghana on Friday, July 6, 2018.
“The President will return to Ghana on Friday, 6th July, 2018, and in his absence, the Vice President, Alhaji Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, shall, in accordance with Article 60(8) of the Constitution, act in his stead,” the statement added.
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland said on Tuesday she held “intensive” talks with U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Robert Lighthizer focused on U.S. proposals for auto rules in a new North American Free Trade Agreement.
Canada's Minister of Foreign Affairs Chrystia Freeland and Canada's Minister of Public Safety Ralph Goodale wait to take a group photo on the second day of meetings for foreign ministers from G7 countries in Toronto, Ontario, Canada April 23, 2018. REUTERS/Fred Thornhill
“There are of course a number of other significant issues that still need to be resolved and we look forward to digging into those issues as discussions continue tomorrow,” Freeland said as she left the meeting with Lighthizer in Washington.
Event time: 5:30pm
Celebrating half way to St Patty’s Day, with food, music and fun the Irish way! The event will once again be centered around the food with the best Irish Pubs in town participating in an Irish Stew competition as well as each offering another unique item (all included w/ the price of admission). Will also feature outstanding Irish music by Dublin O’Shea, a performance by the world renown Trinity Irish Dancers, and other Irish-inspired entertainment as well!
Man charged with following relative, firing gun in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. — Jackson police arrested a man accused of following a relative and then firing gunshots, according to court documents.
Davonte Paige appeared in Jackson City Court on Monday on an aggravated assault charge.
A woman told police a car followed her on Middleton Street on Aug. 6, according to court documents. She said Paige, a family member, got out of the car and had a gun, according to an affidavit.
Police said the woman told them she heard about three gunshots then sped away.
Paige is currently being held at the Madison County Jail in lieu of $50,000 bond.
An elderly woman has died after suffering serious injuries in a road accident in Hartlepool.
The incident happened at around 5.15pm last Saturday, January 27, when the 79-year-old woman hit by a Ford Focus car as she crossed Marlowe Road opposite the Catholic Club
The woman was taken to James Cook University Hospital with serious injuries and Cleveland Police have confirmed that she has sadly died, today, Friday, February 2.
A spokesman for the force said their thoughts are with her family and friends at this difficult time.
Anyone who saw the woman or the vehicle in the moments before the collision, or who witnessed the incident is asked to contact PC Neil Armstrong of the Cleveland and Durham Specialist Operations Unit using the 101 number. Please quote event 15956.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Heidelberger Beteiligungsholding AG:
* FY EARNINGS AFTER TAX OF APPROX. EUR 0.9 MILLION (PREVIOUS YEAR: AROUND EUR 2.5 MILLION)
* FY EARNINGS BEFORE TAXES OF ABOUT 1.3 MILLION EUR (PREVIOUS YEAR: C. 2.6 MILLION EUR) Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
× Missing 12-year-old boy found safe in Aurora
AURORA, Colo. — Police in Aurora said a 12-year-old missing boy was found safe late Friday night. Earlier they issued an alert asking for help finding Robert Colman.
Police thanked the public for their assistance.
In the ever-changing world of today, filled with heart-stopping and jaw-dropping moments that easily make you want to take the first flight out of your current woes, is it possible to travel far enough off the beaten track for the 'real world' to fade into oblivion? Is it possible to reshuffle life as a whole - no side political pun intended. Think about it, how would you actually feel if you were to invest in a space that allows you to breath in an entirely different kind of lifestyle.
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With the Chinese government recently announcing plans to allow full foreign ownership in its car industry starting with "new energy vehicles" at the end of 2018, one Chinese electric automaker is welcoming the increased competition.
Speaking with CNBC's Nancy Hungerford, Lihong Qin, co-founder and president of Chinese automobile start-up Nio said: "We welcome big players and nice companies like Tesla."
In new "emerging and fast-growing markets," Qin said, "I think we need more players."
Adding that the car industry has never been monopolistic, Qin said the best players in the space should cultivate the market together.
"If there is a green light, there should be a green light for everybody," Qin said of the wider auto industry, expressing his hope that the market could open further.
Odell Beckham Jr. has been in the headlines lately. Have you seen this? Have you heard about this? Well Odell Beckham Jr. has and that’s probably why he had these custom cleats made.
@OBJ_3 letting his cleats do the talking. Well done Kickasso pic.twitter.com/MjDista9Uf — LPG – NYG (@LicensePlateGuy) June 13, 2017
Yes, these cleats that he will definitely not be allowed to play professional football in. They have news publications logos on them with X’s and “SHHHHH!!!” over them in red. If this doesn’t stop the media from covering his every semi-notable move, nothing will.
A Cleghorn, Iowa man that allegedly confronted authorities with an assault rifle has pleaded not guilty to charges.
42-year-old Todd Brown faces several charges, including Assault on a Peace Officer, and Assault Causing Bodily Injury.
The Cherokee County Sheriff says on July 8th, they confronted Brown following an altercation with another man.
That's when Brown displayed an AR-15 assault rifle before making threatening statements toward the officers.
Officials say Brown then retreated to his backyard and continued refusing orders from officers.
After a perimeter was set up, a short standoff occurred.
From The Salem Fire & EMS Department : The Salem Fire & EMS Department responded to a structure fire at 235 South Yorkshire St. this morning at approximately 2:21 a.m. The first units arrived within five minutes of receiving the call and found a barn fully engulfed in flames. Firefighters brought the blaze under control within 35 minutes, but it took several hours to extinguish it completely. In addition, the first units on the scene were able to protect a nearby business and extinguish another fire in an adjacent barn.
Approximately 24 personnel from the Salem Fire & EMS Department (Truck 1, Engine 2, Engine 3, Medic 801, Medic 802, Medic 803, Battalion 1 & Fire Medic 1) and the Roanoke County Fire & Rescue Department (Tanker 3 & Battalion 1) responded to the call. Roanoke County Fire & Rescue Department (Tanker 9) stood by and handled additional calls while crews were on the fire.
The fire remains under investigation by the Salem Fire Marshal’s Office and there is no damage estimate at this time.
Chandler is listed as probable for Saturday's game against the Warriors with an illness, Harrison Wind of BSNDenver.com reports.
Chandler is expected to play despite apparently not feeling 100 percent. The 30-year-old missed a pair of games earlier in the week due to an illness, but was able to return Friday against the Thunder and saw 34 minutes of action. He's averaging 9.0 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.9 assists across 30.7 minutes per game this season.
David, Devindra and Jeff discuss the inspiring short film The White Helmets, the surprisingly good Riverdale, the disappointing Santa Clarita Diet, and the visually spectacular Legion. Be sure to see Louis CK on dancing as a profession, and David’s thoughts on Six Feet Under’s ending.
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Macron and Trump seek common ground on Syria
President Macron and US President discuss their respective commitment about Syria in an effort to stabilise the region at a joint news conference held at the White House.
The regular meeting of the Huntington Municipal Development Authority will be held on Monday, March 19, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
Ever since her son was 6 months old, Juliet Hidalgo has been bringing him to the Marlton School, a low-slung building in Baldwin Hills that for generations has been a second home for deaf and hard-of-hearing students in Los Angeles.
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis has insisted that indigenous peoples must give prior consent for any economic activity on their ancestral lands — an indirect critique as the Donald Trump administration seeks to advance construction on a $3.8 billion oil pipeline over opposition from American Indians.
Francis met Wednesday with representatives of indigenous peoples attending a U.N. agricultural meeting in Rome. He said the key issue facing them is how to reconcile the right to development with protection of their cultures and territories.
He said “the right to prior and informed consent” should always prevail especially “when planning economic activities which may interfere with indigenous cultures and their ancestral relationship to the Earth.”
The Cheyenne River and Standing Rock Sioux tribes are suing to stop the Dakota Access project.
Dozens of youths clashed with police and torched property and cars overnight after officers shot dead a 22-year-old man stopped in a car for suspected traffic offences.
About 200 police and soldiers are guarding public buildings on Wednesday after a shopping centre was set ablaze in Breil, a mainly immigrant area of housing estates. Bus shelters and several vehicles were wrecked.
As news of the 8.30 pm shooting spread last night, angry youths also took to the streets in neighbouring areas. Some carried bottles filled with petrol.
The man refused to show his identity papers and reversed his car into an officer, “who was slightly injured,” Jean-Christophe Bertrand, the local police chief, told the AFP news agency.
“One of his colleagues then fired, hitting the young man who unfortunately died,” Mr Bertrand said.
America's Cup - Emirates Team NZ on the water in Bermuda
Bermuda - venue for the 35th America's Cup . .. Bermuda - venue for the 35th America's Cup . ..
by Emirates Team on 17 AprYesterday some of the new arrivals ventured out on Bermuda's Great Sound for a look at the venue and sailing water.Ray Davies: 'On a day like today, it's as good as it gets. Perfectly flat water, not a cloud in the sky, 12- 14 knots ... It's a glamour!'The length of the Great Sound is approximately the same as the inner Waitemata Harbour (from the Harbour Bridge to North Head and about as wide but not free from headlands. The sailing area is a lagoon formed by a limestone archipelago 650nm out into the Atlantic Ocean. During the Ice Age the whole are was above water and formed a single island, now it comprises a zone of over 180 islands.
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Footage captured by BBC News sports editor Dan Roan showed ugly scenes in the lead up to kick off.
Roan tweeted the video with the caption: "Unpleasant scenes outside Anfield a few mins ago, one L’pool fan injured."
The clip shows one man in a blue coat being set upon by an angry mob of fans dressed in black.
After a short stand off, the fans in black charge towards the man in blue, punching and kicking him to the floor.
In the foreground a man can already be seen laying on the floor and appears to be wearing a red Liverpool shirt.
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New data released by ticket sales agency Ticketmaster reveals Australians have a rather diverse taste in how they use their free time.
Ticket sales released by the company reveal The Book of Mormon captured the hearts and minds of Melburnians last year, while sporting matches were the most popular events in Brisbane and Tasmania.
Perth loves an Ed Sheeran concert, according to the data, while the highest-selling event in the entire country was Sydney's Royal Easter Show.
Chris Parker from Preston England with first prize chicken at the Sydney Royal Easter Show. Photo: Brendan Esposito
The annual event, which was first held in 1823, sees around 850,000 people flock to Sydney Showground every year. The show's long running tradition, as well as the fact it stretches over 12-days, helped it snatch the title as Australia's most popular ticketed event.
An Idaho conservation group has filed a complaint to several state agencies asking officials to inspect a wastewater pit used by a Nampa cheese-making plant.
The Idaho Statesman reports that the Idaho Conservation League has raised concerns that Sorrento Lactalis may be violating the state’s waste-disposal and groundwater-protection regulations.
The pit is being used to feed cattle.
Idaho Conservation League Program Director Justin Hayes said the liquids deposited in the pit are exposed year round and the pit is likely serving as a “petri dish” more than a storage area for cattle feed.
A spokesman for the company did not return a request for comment.
Gilbert King is the author of "Devil in the Grove: Thurgood Marshall, the Groveland Boys, and the Dawn of a New America," which was awarded the Pulitzer Prize in 2013. He has written about Supreme Court history and the death penalty for the New York Times and the Washington Post, and is a featured contributor to Smithsonian magazine and The Marshall Project.
His new book, "Beneath a Ruthless Sun" tells a powerful, page-turning story rooted in the fears that rippled through the South as integration began to take hold, sparking a surge of virulent racism that savaged the vulnerable, debased the powerful, and roils our own times still.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Synlait Milk Ltd
* Updates on Grass Fed Infant Formula U.S. launch‍​
* New timing will not have material impact on Synlait’s forecast FY18 volumes
* Co & Munchkin understand the FDA process is expected to take further 4 to 12 months Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (bangalore.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com)
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — The government of Polish new Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki is to be officially sworn in amid reports that some ministers may be replaced.
President Andrzej Duda will hold the swearing-in at the Presidential Palace on Monday afternoon.
Morawiecki, the outgoing finance minister, was picked by the country's ruling Law and Justice party as the new government head last week. He has praised the government's current ministers and suggested there will be no major changes.
But the state-run PAP news agency reported Monday there will be some changes. It said Foreign Minister Witold Waszczykowski was returning from Brussels at Morawiecki's request. Questions are also being raised about the future of Defense Minister Antoni Macierewicz.
Morawiecki makes his first policy speech in parliament on Tuesday.
There are more planned protests this week calling on Buffalo School board member Carl Paladino to resign. What's being labeled as an "Oust Paladino Action" is scheduled for Tuesday on the steps of City Hall.
WBFO's Eileen Buckley reports.
"This event is being organized and led by women of color," activist Whitney Crispell announced to the crowd attending last week's anti-Paldino rally.
"Organizers want all women to attend. They plan on having a front line of 100 black women. The second line of other women of all backgrounds."
Plans have also been made for protesters to gather on Thursday at 5:30 at Cazenovia Park. From there, a march will proceed to Paladino's nearby South Buffalo home for more demands that he resign.
Buffalo School Board President Barbara Seals Nevergold has called for a special meeting on Wednesday, January 4th at 5:30 in the school board room at City Hall.
Feb 2 (OPTA) - Results and fixtures for the A-League on Friday (start times are AEDT) Sydney (2) 4 Wellington Phoenix (0) 0 Saturday, February 3 fixtures (AEDT/GMT) Newcastle Jets v Melbourne Victory (1735/0635) Adelaide United v Perth Glory (1950/0850) Sunday, February 4 fixtures (AEDT/GMT) Central Coast Mariners v Western Sydney Wanderers (1700/0600) Brisbane Roar v Melbourne City (1900/0800)
(AP) – Musicians Lady Gaga and Alicia Keys along with Oscar winner Jennifer Lawrence are among more than 140 artists and celebrities condemning a Texas “bathroom bill” targeting transgender people. Britney Spears and late-night host Jimmy Kimmel also signed a letter Tuesday criticizing the Republican-backed efforts as a “denial of basic human dignity.”
The bill would require people to use bathrooms that correspond to the sex on their birth certificate. It’s similar to a North Carolina law that prompted rockers Pearl Jam and Bruce Springsteen to cancel concerts in that state last year.
The Texas bill has yet to receive even a preliminary vote but public pressure is ratcheting up. Last week, the NFL suggested that Texas could be passed over for future Super Bowl sites if the proposal became law.
Asaram rape case: Security hiked up, Section 144 imposed in Jodhpur
Ahead of verdict on Asaram in rape case, security has been hiked up across different places in India. Section 144 is imposed in Jodhpur.
LUBBOCK, Texas — Juicy Landrum scored 20 points and No. 3 Baylor overwhelmed Texas Tech for the second time this season, 90-44 on Saturday for its 18th straight win.
Baylor (21-1, 11-0 Big 12) went on a 15-0 run to end the first quarter. Dekeiya Cohen finished with 19 points while Kristy Wallace had 16 points and 11 rebounds.
Jada Terry had 10 points to lead Texas Tech (7-15, 1-10).
After the Lady Raiders lost 97-49 at Baylor on Dec. 31, coach Candi Whitaker was fired. They are 1-8 under interim coach Shimmy Gray-Miller.
Egypt forward Mohamed Salah’s shoulder injury will keep him out of action for three to four weeks, Liverpool’s club physio has said, meaning he could miss the World Cup group stage.
The 25-year-old is desperate to play for Egypt in only their third World Cup and their first for 28 years but faces a race against time to be fit for next month’s Group A games.
“He is sad about what happened but is totally focused on recovery, seeing when he can be ready,” physio Ruben Pons told Spanish sports newspaper Marca of the injury to Salah during Liverpool’s Champions League final defeat by Real Madrid.
“In principle it will be between three and four weeks but we will try to reduce those dates, that’s the big goal,” he added.
Egypt begin their World Cup campaign against Uruguay on June 15, before facing hosts Russia on June 19 and Saudi Arabia on June 25, meaning if Salah takes four weeks to recover he could be fit in time for the knockout phase.
The call came at 9:45 a.m. Shots fired at the Virginia Tech campus. Within minutes, Montgomery Regional Hospital in Blacksburg, Virginia, had initiated a code green - the message alerting surgeons, physicians and nurses to prepare the emergency department to respond to a disaster.
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“This is for the DSWD 7 staff and to the individuals, civic organizations, schools, other national government agencies, non-government organizations and business sectors who volunteered to help us provide food and non-food assistance to the families affected by the Marawi Clash,” said Regional Director Ma. Evelyn B. Macapobre.
Director Macapobre represented the Department of Social Welfare and Development to the Provincial Recognition Day of the Provincial Government of Lanao del Sur because DSWD 7also received a Plaque of Recognition.
Vice Governor Mamintal A. Adiong of Lanao del Sur gave the Plaque of Recognition to Director Macapobre.
The DSWD 7 is recognized for its invaluable assistance and continuous service to the internally displaced persons of Marawi City and Lanao del Sur.
The DSWD 7 has provided a total of 298,947 family food packs worth Php 111,948,799.68 and 500 non-food items amounting to Php 3,774,809.50 to the families affected by the Marawi Clash.
Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) wants to increase its Taiwanese workforce by over 800 in the next year.
The company gained its Taiwan operations in the 2015 purchase of Inotera Memories, a $4B deal that was completed in late 2016. Micron has lost hundreds of engineers to Beijing-backed rivals since entering the region.
Taiwan is Micron’s largest production base for DRAM while Singapore is the largest base for NAND.
Employee counts stand at 6.8K in Taiwan with a 7,650 goal, 7.5K in Singapore, and 34K globally.
CRANBERRY, Pa. (AP)  Teen clothing retailer rue21 is closing about one-third of its stores nationwide as it focuses more on its online business.
The privately held company is shuttering nearly 400 stores, leaving it more than 700 stores in 48 states.
The company is based in Cranberry, north of Pittsburgh. In a Facebook post , it called the decision to close the stores "difficult but necessary." Like many brick-and-mortar retailers, it has been battling declining mall traffic amid strong competition online.
The company didn't say how soon the stores will close, though its website is promoting store-closing sales.
Avengers: Infinity War is just days from release and Marvel fans are preparing themselves for the biggest comic book movie ever made.
Turns out, the creators of the movie have also gone to some extreme levels to protect us from spoilers and leaks.
There are reports that directors Joe and Anthony Russo created a number of fake scripts to keep the overall story a secret from certain "untrustworthy Avengers".
The cast are also very quick to point out who one of those specific actors might be.
It turns out you can trust your Friendly Neighbourhood Spider-man with saving your life, but that's where your dependence on Tom Holland ends.
Robert Downey Jr issued a stern threat to anybody who would leak info about the movie.
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The Detroit Lions rookie class got its first chance to play in a game setting against another team Sunday in Indianapolis. It resulted in a 24-10 preseason victory over the Indianapolis Colts.
It was just one game for these rookies, and one that doesn't count. But for plenty of them fighting for roster spots or starting positions, it offered another crack behind the curtains of what they can offer and how far some of them still need to go.
Here's how each rookie fared and where they stand entering the second week of the preseason:
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Block One Capital Inc:
* BLOCK ONE CAPITAL INC. ANNOUNCES $5,000,000 NON-BROKERED PRIVATE PLACEMENT
* BLOCK ONE CAPITAL - ANNOUNCED NON-BROKERED PRIVATE PLACEMENT OFFERING OF 5 MILLION UNITS AT $1.00 PER UNIT
* BLOCK ONE CAPITAL - INTENDS TO USE NET PROCEEDS OF OFFERING TO FUND ONGOING INVESTMENT STRATEGY IN CRYPTOCURRENCY & BLOCKCHAIN SPACE Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Ana Martinez, a medical assistant at the Sea Mar Community Health Center, gives a patient a flu shot last month in Seattle. Associated Press
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — A capital murder charge has been dismissed against a North Texas man in the death of his 2-year-old daughter, after prosecutors learned her then-5-year-old brother said he caused her death.
Anthony Michael Sanders was accused of smothering his daughter, Ellie Mae, at their home in the Fort Worth suburb of Watauga in 2015. Investigators believed Sanders held his hand over her mouth out of anger for her interrupting his computer games.
Jailed since April 2016, Sanders denied responsibility. He said he found his daughter not breathing after his son reported she wouldn’t wake up.
The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports prosecutors recently learned the boy told his mother he was responsible. Investigators say the boy cried as he told them he accidentally rolled a heavy pillow onto his sister’s face while they played and it was too heavy for him to move.
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Richmond Police are investigating a shooting on the city’s southside.
The shooting occurred early Tuesday morning on the 2200 block of Afton Avenue in the Broad Rock area.
Police sources have confirmed one person was taken to the hospital. There’s still no word on the person’s condition.
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Robert Ackley, a longtime employee of Davis-Standard in Pawcatuck, was recently named to the Plastics Hall of Fame for his work at the company. Ackley, who retired in 2005 after 46 years, was honored at the National Plastics Exposition in Orlando on May 6.
Ackley was recognized for his dedication to the company, starting as a draftsman after graduating high school and working his way up to serving as company president for 22 years. His leadership grew the company to more than 1,000 employees and $300 million in sales.
“My time in the plastics machinery business has been fun. I took advantage of being brought up on a potato farm. My father preached that work was good for a person and hard work was even better,” he said in his acceptance speech. “My 46 years with Davis-Standard in the plastics industry were very enjoyable. It never felt like hard work, but more like an adventure.”
April 24 (Reuters) - Pebblebrook Hotel Trust:
* PEBBLEBROOK HOTEL TRUST RELEASES LETTER TO BOARD OF LASALLE HOTEL PROPERTIES, OFFERS FINAL MERGER PROPOSAL
* PEBBLEBROOK HOTEL TRUST - NEW PROPOSAL FOR 100% OF LASALLE’S OUTSTANDING SHARES REPRESENTED HIGHER IMPLIED PRICE OF $32.49 PER LASALLE COMMON SHARE
* PEBBLEBROOK HOTEL TRUST - CO’S REVISED PROPOSAL PROVIDES LASALLE’S SHAREHOLDERS WITH OPTION TO ELECT TO RECEIVE CASH UP TO MAXIMUM OF 20%
* PEBBLEBROOK - IMPLIED PRICE OF $32.49/SHARE AS PER NEW PROPOSAL BASED ON HIGHER FIXED EXCHANGE RATIO OF 0.9085 PEBBLEBROOK SHARE FOR EACH LASALLE SHARE
* PEBBLEBROOK HOTEL TRUST - LASALLE TO HAVE RIGHT TO A 30-DAY GO-SHOP PERIOD FOR ALTERNATIVE DEAL, SUBJECT TO CUSTOMARY MATCHING & INFORMATION RIGHTS Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Paul George back in Indiana, Chris Paul back in L.A, Gordon Hayward's first game back in Utah. Start blocking out your calendar.
MORE: NBA schedule 2017-18: The games you can't miss this season
With the release of the NBA schedule for 2017-18, you can now make sure you don’t miss any of the biggest matchups from the season ahead.
Here’s our cheat sheet, featuring not only several required viewing matchups but also some of must-see rematches, rivalries and returns.
Slide through to see the list.
A Texas couple has been arrested for allegedly selling a 14-year-old girl to an Illinois family.
Steve Marks has been charged with purchasing or selling a child for sex. He's being held at Rockwall County Jail with bail set at $1 million.
Police affidavits allege Marks knowingly sold the child for sex to a family in Elgin, Illinois. The affidavits say Marks and his wife, Lila Miller, attempted to resell the girl to a different family in Florida after the Illinois family only paid half of the agreed amount.
Miller is facing the same charges as her husband.
Marks denied the accusation to WFAA-TV, saying that anyone who would sell a child for sex "needs to be put away for the rest of their life."
The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services reported the teen missing in September.
Melanie M. Chasen, 63, of Edwardsville, died Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis.
A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. She will be cremated and interment will be Maryhill Cemetery in Niles, Ill.
Weber Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
SAVOY, Ill. (WAND) - A former Savoy fire captain has been found guilty of raping a party guest in April.
David Dunn, 44, was found guilty of aggravated criminal sexual assault, criminal sexual assault and aggravated criminal sexual abuse.
The former captain was set to leave for a fire chief job in Alaska.
Prosecutors say, Dunn gave a man a bag of saline solution, and he become intoxicated. While he was intoxicated Dunn committed sex acts on the man.
The man testified he had not consented to that and had no recall of it being placed in his arm.
Dunn had admitted that he had access to that anesthetic type drug in his air rescue job in Alaska. He denied having any of it in his home, although he admitted having other outdated drugs, IV bags and medical supplies.
He also told investigators that he thought the man was consenting to the sex acts by his body language and by not saying no.
Dunn could be sentenced to prison from 15 to 67 years.
About 15 people are missing after a seven-storey building collapsed in a residential area of the Kenyan capital Nairobi, rescue services said on Tuesday. The Kenya Red Cross said on its Twitter feed that the building had collapsed in an eastern Nairobi suburb, while Saint John’s Ambulance said 15 people were reported missing. cyprusweekly 5:33:00 AM CEST
The Mary Riley Styles Public Library is hosting two events where local teenagers can gain volunteer experience and community service hours on Thursday, Jan. 5. The first event is a Volunteer Orientation, which will be held from 6 – 6:30 p.m.
Children ages 12 – 18 can learn about volunteer opportunities at the Mary Riley Styles Public Library to earn community service hours. Registration and a completed volunteer application are required of all of those who attend.
From 7 – 7:30 p.m., the library’s Teen Advisory Board will meet. The board consists of children in grades 7 – 12 and meets bimonthly during the school year to give teens a voice in the library. This month, the board will be planning a spring teen program.
Teens who serve on the board earn volunteer hours. Registration is required. For more information, visit fallschurchva.gov/672/Teen-Volunteers or fallschurchva.gov/Library. To register, call 703-248-5030.
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A seventeen-year-old girl died after being attacked by a shark while surfing alongside her father during a beachside family holiday in Australia.
The girl was bitten on the leg near Esperance, a town in south-west Australia, while her mother and two younger sisters watched from the beach.
She was rushed to hospital but suffered severe blood loss and died.
The attack occurred just before 4pm on Monday in the state of Western Australia, which has had a spate of shark attacks in recent years. In 2014, Sean Pollard, an Australian, was attacked by a shark while surfing at the same spot and lost his left arm and both hands.
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A police-involved shooting occurred at Santander Bank in Spring Grove Wednesday night, York County emergency dispatch.
A suspect was shot around 4:45 p.m. at Santander Bank, 39 W. Hanover St., dispatch said. The person shot was taken to the hospital, dispatch said.
Appears to be blood and clothing near a Southwestern Regional police car with its door ajar in the middle of the scene @theeveningsun pic.twitter.com/YrMgOcPAtS -- Dustin Levy (@DustinBLevy) May 30, 2018
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Police were called to the scene for a report of a disorderly subject.
Southwestern Regional Police and state police are at the scene of the incident.
The city has implemented a 15-minute grace period for the one, two and three-hour free on-street parking zones in the downtown.
The grace period was announced Tuesday and is effectively immediately.
The change means all downtown visitors parking in these zones will be provided with a consistent amount of time to return to their vehicles, city officials said in a statement released Tuesday.
City officials will monitor the impact of the change to ensure it doesn't impact enforcement in the high demand 15 to 30 minutes parking zones.
“It is our hope that the new 15 minute grace period will help build additional flexibility into the current process,” a city spokesperson said.
The change comes less than a week after an online petition calling for more diplomacy and less aggressiveness in parking enforcement was launched by a downtown resident.
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PASCO COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — A senior in the Pasco County school district has been arrested for threatening to kill a former teacher, according to the sheriff’s office.
Sheriff’s deputies arrested 18-year-old Desiree Zio late Sunday night, hours before Pasco County students were set to go back for their first day of school.
According to investigators, Zio posted on Facebook that she was going to kill her former teacher at River Ridge High School. Zio is currently a senior at Marchman Technical College.
During an interview, Zio admitted to posting the statement on Facebook. Deputies say she intended to find the teacher at her home or at the school with the intent to stab her with a knife.
Zio is charged with written threats to kill or do bodily injury.
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GEORGETOWN, Texas (KXAN) — Just three days ago, the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter was overflowing with cats. Now, its cages are empty, as the community answered the call over the weekend to find every feline a home.
Last week the shelter posted a Facebook post about what it called a “heartbreaking decision” that it needed to find homes for 100 cats in three days, or it would have to euthanize them because it didn’t have enough space.
To encourage adoption, it offered $1 fees over the weekend at the shelter on 1855 S.E. Innerloop in Georgetown. Normally adoptions cost $75.
The shelter reported Saturday 211 animals had been adopted, including 168 cats as well as dogs and rabbits.
KXAN is part of a nationwide initiative for Clear the Shelters, a pet adoption drive on Aug. 19. Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter is one of 700 shelters teaming up for that event.
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. (AP) — With the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics slated to start next week, Lake Placid in upstate New York is rolling out the welcome mat for travelers who won't make that trip but might want to celebrate in a village that embraces the Olympic spirit like nowhere else.
The Empire State Winter Games kick off the monthlong celebration Thursday. Another highlight will be Winterfest, Feb. 24, which will include meet-and-greets with former Olympians.
Whiteface-Lake Placid has been ranked No. 1 for much of the last three decades for off-hill activities by Ski Magazine. Its readers selected it the No. 2 resort overall in the eastern United States.
That's partly because of great lodging and restaurant options in addition to the variety of winter recreation.
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iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Investors were less fearful of threats from North Korea on Monday and U.S. stocks closed mostly in the green.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 135.39 (+0.62 percent) to finish at 21,993.71.
The Nasdaq climbed 83.68 (+1.34 percent) to close at 6,340.23, while the S&P 500 finished at 2,465.84, up 24.52 (+1.00 percent) from its open.
Crude oil sunk more than 2.5 percent with prices at $47.50 per barrel.
Winners and Losers: Shares of Apple Inc. and Microsoft Corp. both finished 1.5 percent higher at the close.
JC Penney Company Inc continued its downward spiral, tumbling 4 percent.
Despite volatile trading earlier, Snap Inc.’s stock finished Monday 6.5 percent higher.
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UFC president Dana White is hopeful of having Conor McGregor make his long-awaited return to the Octagon by the end of the summer.
McGregor, 29, hasn’t set foot inside the cage since claiming the lightweight title 16 months ago in the main event of UFC 205, a card which saw him become the promotion's first simultaneous two-weight world champion.
“Hopefully we’ll see him back in either August or September,” he told the BBC. “Well, we’ve got to see how things play out in that [lightweight] division.”
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NEW YORK (AP) -- The publishing of the upcoming books by Barack and Michelle Obama will be a global event.
Penguin Random House announced Monday that it has lined up publishers from Ireland to South Africa for the two books, to be released by the Crown imprint in the U.S. and Canada.
Titles and release dates have not been announced.
The advance from Penguin Random House for the former president and first lady, whose popularity extends well beyond the U.S., is widely believed to be tens of millions of dollars.
Penguin Random House acquired the books jointly last month.
The publisher has Spanish-language editions planned for Spain, Mexico and several countries in South America. English editions will come out in the United Kingdom, Australia, India and elsewhere. Deals for other countries are still pending.
Crown Archetype told The Associated Press on Wednesday that it had acquired Ritter's "Bonfire," a psychological thriller about an environmental lawyer and a company accused of dumping toxic chemicals. The book is scheduled for publication on Nov. 7. Ritter said in a statement that she welcomed the chance to "explore a character journey" and likened the writing process to studying an acting part.
Two men are behind bars after deputies found 32 lbs. of pot in their vehicle.
The Canadian County Sheriff's Office stopped Laron Smith and Jermaine Hutchinson along I-40 on May 17. According to deputies, the stop was made because Smith was weaving from lane to lane around two in the morning.
Deputies used a drug dog to search the vehicle and placed both men inside their patrol car. Inside the trunk of the vehicle, deputies found 14 vacuum sealed bags of marijuana.
While deputies were checking the trunk both suspects were able to jump out of the patrol car are run away.
Smith was found a few minutes later. Hutchinson wasn't arrested until Friday, May 25.
“Clearly, I’m glad we intercepted this illegal load of marijuana, but even more so that these outlaws will be held accountable for their criminal acts,” said Chris West, Canadian County Sheriff.
Both men are facing drug trafficking, conspiracy, and escaping from custody complaints.
(FOX NEWS) — President Trump’s public and personal pressure on NFL owners reportedly played a big role in the league’s decision to change its National Anthem rules amid controversial player protests.
The Wall Street Journal obtained depositions from NFL owners, including Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, as part of a grievance case filed by former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick.
According to Jones’ deposition, reviewed by the Journal, the president personally told him, “You can’t win this one.”
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Firefighters were busy Wednesday morning battling a building fire near 9th and Brighton Avenue.
The fire broke out just before 6 a.m. at an old auto parts store. Responding firefighters were able to get it under control quickly.
When the call first came out, though, firefighters were concerned the fire would spread beyond the small area between the aluminum fencing and the building. The nearby vehicles and extra gasoline also caused concern among firefighters.
As of 6:15 a.m. the appeared to be under control.
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Students in the AR reading program at Forest Hills Elementary School were rewarded for achieving their reading goals with a visit to this game truck on Friday. The truck offered a wide variety of video games for students to enjoy.
Way out in West Texas where football is king, lives 2019 athlete Peyton Powell. Permian High School's starting dual-threat quarterback, and cornerback, just started getting the attention he deserve...
It’s the same thing for just about every music festival: When posters displaying the lineups are released, there’s a glaring discrepancy in font size. Headliners sit pretty and XL at the top while everyone else is relegated to a scale where squinting becomes a requirement. And even when there’s egalitarianism among the fonts, by sheer virtue of good design, someone has be last on the list.
Bank Holiday Monday sees a feast of football across the county with the Yorkshire derby between Leeds United and Rotherham United headlining the action in the Championship.
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GOP Congressmen Visit Moscow, Thaw Icy Relations Before Trump-Putin Talks This July Fourth, a congressional delegation is visiting Moscow for the first time since Russia's annexation of Crimea. They're all Republicans, and their visit is a prelude to the Trump-Putin summit.
You probably remember a couple years back when Iggy Azalea caught her then-fiancé Nick Young cheating on tape, via footage from their home security cameras. After that, her next logical step was to torch his entire closet for revenge.
The Australian rapper talked with Andy Cohen on Watch What Happens Live, and admitted that she lit all of Swaggy P’s designer clothes on fire. She says, “I burned a lot, and I threw stuff in the pool too. I started off with water and it just seemed like that didn’t work.”
Iggy explained that before she did the deed, she texted Nick to give him one last chance to save his clothes–she then went on to burn his precious items using the fire pit in their backyard and caught it on tape. She said, “I texted him a video and I’m like, ‘Hey, I’m burning your shit. I don’t know where you’re at, probably with some girl, so I hope you get home quickly because I’m moving on.”
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MEXICO CITY — Authorities in the central Mexican state of San Luis Potosi say they have found the body of a journalist abducted a day earlier by armed men.
State prosecutor's office spokesman Ivan Ojeda says the body of photographer Edgar Daniel Esqueda Castro was found Friday near a San Luis Potosi airport.
On Thursday, the prosecutor's office denied that its agents had taken Esqueda from his home. The armed men were allegedly dressed as police.
Ojeda said that the office is pursuing multiple lines of investigation.
The New York-based Committee to Protect Journalists says that the freelance journalist covered crime and society, contributing to local news sites Metropoli San Luis and Vox Populi.
DALLAS - A Dallas police officer was killed and another critically injured after a shooting outside a hardware store, according to a NBC affiliate in Dallas.
The incident happened about 4:30 p.m. Tuesday outside a Home Depot store on U.S. 75 in northern Dallas.
A message on the Dallas Police Department Twitter feed said the officers were critically wounded. Both were taken to a hospital, where one officer later died, according to reports.
A civilian was also injured in the shooting. That victim's condition is unknown.
A civilian was also shot in this incident. The condition of the civilian is unknown at this time. — Dallas Police Dept (@DallasPD) April 24, 2018
Aerial video showed police using a helicopter and trained dogs to search for a suspect in a wooded area next to the store parking lot.
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AAA Arizona’s defensive driving class can qualify ages 55 and up for a potential auto insurance discount. Roadwise Driver will be held at the HOA 2 facility in July 2017. The course will be a four-hour workshop that addresses local laws, tips on staying a safer driver and ways to compensate for changes as we age. The time is 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 15. The $20 course requires a minimum of 10 prepaid participants for the class to be given. If interested contact Instructor Valerie Vinyard by email at valerievinyard@hotmail.com or call her at 520-990-8949 by July 14 for more details.
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Forty years ago, Joey Dunlop, the undisputed "King of the Mountain," claimed his very first Isle of Man TT victory. It was 1977 and the TT had been stripped of its world championship status as Grand Prix racing increasingly became a short circuit discipline.
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The sun shone on all the fairways during Elmwood Golfing Society’s club championships.
Every match was closely contested over a gruelling 36 holes. The men’s scratch competition was won by Darrin Drummond and runner up was Euan Harrison. The men’s handicap winner was Rhys Jamieson – our youngest winner ever at the age of 14. Runner up was Stewart Halley.
The senior men’s competition was won by Brian Douglas and runner up was Alistair Brough. The ladies’ scratch competition was won by Deborah Macaskill and runner up was Liz Puller. The ladies’ Handicap cup was won by Jacqui Peebles and runner up was Margaret Scobie.
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Bermuda’s Kaelin Cox and Garon Wilkinson made an excellent showing to win gold medals at the Panamerican Kung fu & Taiji Championships in Costa Rica.
Cox and Wilkinson put it all on the line in their final event to claim gold over Brazil and USA in Duilian.
They explained that Duilian is a choreographed fighting set against each other displaying various Kung fu techniques, and these sets are what make up the fight scenes in Kung fu movies.
Cox and Wilkinson completed an open hand fighting set to go up against USA’s straight sword vs straight sword and Brazil’s spear vs broadsword to win the gold medal.
Cox and Wilkinson also won gold in Southern Shaolin Open Hand and in the Chain Whip Form divisions, and Cox added another medal by claiming a silver in the spear division.
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IMAGE: In Utah State University's Microscopy Core Facility, USU geologist Alexis Ault, right, explains to students from Perry, Utah's Promontory School for Expeditionary Learning how a scanning electron microscope is used... view more LOGAN, UTAH, USA - Unlocking the geologic past of Utah's mighty Wasatch Fault and its earthquake history, requires a zoomed-in, nanoscale pursuit clues left over millions of years, says Utah State University geologist Alexis Ault. And what better detectives to assist her in the task than energetic youngsters, whose curiosity fuels Ault's enthusiasm.
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - Former state Rep. Oliver Robinson testified in federal court that he was paid by business interests to oppose federal environmental cleanup efforts in north Birmingham
News outlets report that Robinson took the witness stand Tuesday in the bribery trial.
Lawyers Joel Gilbert and Steven McKinney and Drummond Co. vice president David Robertson are accused of bribing Robinson. The three have maintained their innocence.
Robinson testified that they wanted him to use his influence as a legislator to oppose expansion of a federal Superfund site in Birmingham.
Robinson pleaded guilty to bribery last year. The former basketball star said he felt like he sold out the voters who elected him.
Defense attorney Jack Sharman, in questioning Robinson, noted that Robinson hopes to get a reduced sentence by cooperating with prosecutors.
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CAIRO (AP) — Madiha Yousri, an Egyptian actress known for her iconic film roles, has died. She was 97.
The state MENA news agency says Yousri suffered age-related health problems and died late on Tuesday.
Hundreds of mourners, including prominent film figures, attended Yousri's funeral, which was held Wednesday at a historic mosque in Cairo's Sayedah Nafeesa district.
Prime Minister Sherif Ismail mourned Yousri's passing and offered his condolences.
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Yousri had more than 90 films to her name, dating back to the 1940s. She also starred in musicals featuring iconic Egyptian singers of the 20th century: Mohamed Abdel-Wahab, Abdel-Halim Hafez, Farid Al-Atrash and Mohamed Fawzy.
Born in 1921, Yousri was married three times. Two of her marriages were to film stars Mohamed Amin and Fawzy, with whom she co-starred in several movies.
Rome, December 11 - Some people were injured in an explosion near the New York Port Authority, the largest bus station in the United States, on Monday, and a man was arrested, local sources and police said. The arrested man was reportedly wearing an explosive vest.
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Mattias Ekstrom is a two-time DTM champion who has raced in the DTM series for 17 seasons totaling 195 races and 23 race wins. He left the DTM series in 2017 to race exclusively in the World Rallycross Championship for 2018. Ekstrom will be going back to DTM for a one-off race appearance at Hockenheim, Germany in May.
The first race of the World Rallycross Championship did not go so well for Ekstrom. He crossed the line first, but he was eventually stripped of his season opening race victory by race stewards after reviewing the contact he had with PSRX Volkswagen driver Petter Solberg in turn one.
Audi will be running a seventh car at the race for Ekstrom to participate. He will be driving in a DTM-spec Audi RS5. Ekstrom has not tested the 2018 spec of the Audi RS5 DTM car and is not familiar with the new reduced downforce rules. He will have only the practice sessions at Hockenheim to get familiar with it.
Annabel Onyango is the fashionista big brands come to when they want to break through the noise.
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Reports coming out of St. Lucia indicate that the Dominican netball team was robbed shortly after arriving in that country on Friday afternoon to participate in a friendly netball competition.
St. Lucia News Online is reporting that the incident occurred just after the team had eaten at KFC in Castries and were returning to a guest house.
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Relief to chartered flights operators in Goa as Navy today agreed to withdraw purposed NOTAM between 8.30 am to 12 noon on Sat & Sundays for repairs
Ann Morgan, a director in the Reno law office of Fennemore Craig, has been selected to serve as vice chairman of the Legal Affairs Steering Committee for Airports Council International-North America (ACI-NA).
Morgan serves the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority and other private individuals and physicians groups in a general counsel capacity, with an emphasis on employment law.
ACI-NA provides airport attorneys a platform to share and discuss information about new developments in case law, statutes and regulations affecting airports as well as monitor pending airport litigation.
Stevie Nicks‘ new ballad, “Your Hand I Will Never Let Go,” will be featured in the Naomi Watts-led drama, The Book of Henry. The song was written by Thomas Barlett and Ryan Miller.
“Drowned in thought and caught in a stare/ Talking to ghosts who were not there,” Nicks sings plaintively.
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Senate Appropriations Chairman Jack Latvala said Monday he was glad to have made it "a third of the way" through the annual legislative session.
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State utility regulators removed climate change language from their website months before environmental officials altered global warming language on their own site.
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported Friday that the Public Service Commission eliminated a web page about global warming sometime after May 1 of last year.
The Department of Natural Resources removed language from its website last month that stated human activity is causing climate change.
Republicans control both agencies.
The PSC's global warming page described ways to decrease greenhouse gas emissions and linked to Gov. Jim Doyle's global warming task force report.
The DNR has removed that report from its site.
A PSC spokeswoman Elise Nelson says the page was recommended for removal in 2014 along with 98 other pages as part of a long-term website cleanup.
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President Maithripala Sirisena has appointed two State Ministers as SLFP Electorate Organizers for Horowpathana and Ampara electoral divisions.
State Minister of Mahaweli Development Weerakumara Dissanayake has been appointed as the Electoral Organizer of Horowpothana.
Meanwhile, the State Minister of Provincial Councils, Local Government and Sports Sriyani Wijewickrama was appointed as the Electoral Organizer for Ampara.
State Rep. Jim Schaefer Dies;
Gov. Daugaard To Request Flags At Half-Staff
PIERRE, S.D. – State Rep. Jim Schaefer of Kennebec died yesterday while working on his ranch. Schaefer had served in the State House of Representatives since 2011. He represented District 21 in 2011-12 and, following legislative redistricting, had represented District 26B since 2013.
“Jim Schaefer was a quality person and a committed public servant,” said Gov. Daugaard. “Jim never sought the limelight, but he always worked hard on behalf of his district and our state. I will always particularly remember Jim’s advocacy for rebuilding the MRC rail line from Chamberlain to Presho, which was a great step forward for producers in that area. Linda and I offer our sympathies to the Schaefer family and to Jim’s many friends.”
Gov. Daugaard will order flags to fly at half-staff statewide in honor of Rep. Schaefer on the day of his funeral, which has yet to be determined. ​
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A female high-school student was stabbed on the way to her bus stop Friday morning, according to a Seminole County Public Schools alert.
The stabbing happened on Daneswood Way, near Sterling Park Elementary School in Casselberry. The student was walking toward her bus stop when she was “approached and stabbed by an unknown male,” the district said.
The girl, 14, has superficial wounds, according to the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office.
“Parents may want to escort their kids to school today just to be safe,” said Seminole County Public Schools spokesman Michael Lawrence.
Officials believe the student attended a magnet school, and wasn’t a Casselberry-area student, Lawrence said.
The student was taken to a hospital as police search for the suspect, the district said.
This is a breaking news story. Check back for updates.
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March 29 Mylan NV said on Wednesday its application to market a generic copy of GlaxoSmithKline Plc's blockbuster inhaled lung drug Advair was rejected by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
The drugmaker did not disclose the reason behind the rejection.
Advair has generated more than $1 billion in annual sales since 2001. (Reporting by Natalie Grover in Bengaluru; Editing by Sai Sachin Ravikumar)
Muckamore’s men and women cricketers have had mixed fortunes in the draw for the opening rounds of the Northern Cricket Union’s top knockout competitions.
The men’s Premiership side will face opposition from a lower league at Holywood in the first round of the Arthur J. Gallagher Challenge Cup while the women face the tough proposition of a home tie against last year’s runners-up North Down.
The full men’s draw is: preliminary round:
Lurgan v Cregagh; Bangor v Laurelvale; First round: Bangor or Laurelvale v Downpatrick; CIYMS v Armagh; Holywood v Muckamore; Derriaghy v Lisburn; Lurgan or Cregagh v Instonians; Waringstown v Woodvale; CSNI v Carrick; North Down v Donacloney.
The draw for the Arthur J. Gallagher Women’s Challenge Cup is:
Preliminary round: Carrick v Instonians; Laurelvale v Clogher; First round: Lurgan v Donacloney Mill; Carrick or Instonians v CSNI; Waringstown v Laurelvale or Clogher; Muckamore v North Down.
The RIO Connect – IMA Mobile Wingman app is available to both Android and Apple users and offers IMAs easy access to the tools and information they need to manage their careers, when and where they need it.
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First up was chef Gerald Sombright of Ario on Marco Island, picked as a cheftestant for season 14 of the award-winning Top Chef on Bravo. He was eliminated early on but cooked to redeem himself for two extra weeks on its companion web series, Last Chance Kitchen .
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That’s according to 2006 NBA champion Gary Payton, who claims the Philadelphia 76ers could also be a viable option for Leonard.
The 2014 NBA Finals MVP has made it clear he wants to leave the San Antonio Spurs and could reportedly be prepared to sit out the entirety of next season unless he gets a trade.
The Lakers have been touted as his preferred destination, meaning other teams run the risk of taking him on a one-year loan before Leonard can leave as a free agent in 2019.
But the Spurs are said to be dissatisfied with the trade package so far presented by the Lakers for their franchise player.
San Antonio will unlikely want to lose Leonard for nothing next year, meaning a trade could still be well on the cards.
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After a five-day “fact-finding” visit to Guyana, the United Nations Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent has voiced concern over the human rights of Guyanese of African descent, who it says continue to experience racism and racial discrimination despite some efforts that have been made to address the situation.
Noted among the efforts made were the formation of the Guyana Reparations Committee, the establishment of a Commission of Inquiry to look into ancestral land matters and the implementation of President David Granger’s ‘Five Bs’ Initiative, which provides boats, buses, bicycles, breakfast and books to school children.
Presenting preliminary findings along with 36 accompanying recommendations at the conclusion of their visit yesterday were Sabelo Gumedze (of South Africa), Michal Balcerzak (Poland) and Ahmed Reid (Jamaica), who chaired a briefing at the United Nations Development Programme’s office…..
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - Oracle Corp:
* ORACLE SAYS BOARD AUTHORIZED REPURCHASE OF UP TO AN ADDITIONAL $12.0 BILLION OF COMMON STOCK UNDER AN EXISTING SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAM​ - SEC FILING Source text - bit.ly/2EdRSrI Further company coverage:
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October is the perfect time to see a play: is there any other season where putting on a costume makes better sense than this month? Here's the list of plays coming to our area, and several of them have a particularly spooky bent for your Halloween entertainment.
From classics of American drama to family comedies to punk-rock musicals, here's the list of plays to see this month!
The bill, LB 338, was proposed by Gov. Pete Ricketts and introduced on his behalf by Sen. Lydia Brasch of Bancroft. The bill is called the Agricultural Evaluation Fairness Act.
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Shares of Gruh Finance rose 8 percent intraday Tuesday on strong numbers declared by the company for the quarter ended March 2017 (Q4FY17).
The company's Q4 (Jan-March) net profit increased by 25.8 percent at Rs 110.4 crore against Rs 87.8 crore, in the same quarter last fiscal.
The net interest income (NII) was up 22.1 percent at Rs 185.4 crore versus Rs 151.8 crore.
The provisions stood at Rs 1.3 crore versus Rs 32.7 crore (Q-o-Q) and Rs 6.1 crore, (Y-o-Y).
The company's net NPAs are nil versus 0.09 percent, reported in March 31, 2016.
The board of the company has recommended a dividend of Rs 2.80 per equity share for the financial year 2016-17.
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WASHINGTON, Feb 2 (Reuters) - The U.S. House of Representatives plans to vote on Tuesday on legislation to keep federal agencies operating beyond Feb. 8, when existing funds expire, a senior House Republican aide said on Friday.
The aide did not provide details, however, on the duration of this latest-in-a-series of temporary funding measures. Congressional negotiators are fighting over defense and non-defense spending levels for the fiscal year that ends on Sept. 30, as well as other unrelated matters. (Reporting By Richard Cowan; Editing by Daniel Wallis)
Papagiannis provided 10 points (5-8 FG), three rebounds and two assists across 29 minutes in Friday's 113-93 preseason loss to the Spurs.
The seven-footer's scoring led the second unit, allowing him to modestly build on the eight points he'd posted in the preseason opener last Monday. Papagiannis made his presence felt on multiple occasions last season as the campaign wound down, posting six double-digit scoring efforts and a pair of double-doubles in the last 13 games. While he offers an abundance of size down low, his path to playing time to start the season remains unclear, given the Kings' diverse array of big men.
Nigerian UK based gospel artiste, Sharon Oyakhilome, and first daughter of popular preacher, Chris Oyakhilome, is set to tie the knot with her Ghanaian heartthrob, Philip Frimpong.
“Save the date, Oct 6th”, she wrote on her Facebook page on Tuesday.
The cleric made the announcement to his church members on Sunday.
Sharon, 25, is the first of two daughters of Chris Oyakhilome, the senior pastor of Christ Embassy and his estranged wife, Anita Ebhodaghe.
In October 2017, she announced her engagement to Frimpon, co-founder of ONUA.
In 2016, her mother, Anita filed for divorce at Central Family Court, High Holborn, London, UK, from Pastor Chris.
She cited her ex-husband’s “unreasonable behaviour” and inappropriate relationships with members of staff, an intonation of “adultery.”
Anita had also reverted to her maiden name: Pastor or Ms. Anita Ebhodaghe.
Freeport, China Moly agree to end talks on cobalt assets
TORONTO, June 14 Freeport-McMoRan Inc, the world's biggest publicly traded copper miner, and China Molybdenum Co Ltd (CMOC) have agreed to terminate discussions on CMOC's acquisition of Freeport's cobalt assets, Freeport said on Wednesday.
BEIRUT Dozens of fighters have been killed in two days of fighting between rival jihadist factions in northwestern Syria, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported on Tuesday.
The fighting has pitted a jihadist group seen as ideologically close to Islamic State - Jund al-Aqsa - against a newly formed jihadist alliance spearheaded by a faction that was once al Qaeda's official affiliate in the war.
The jihadist alliance - Tahrir al-Sham - has captured at least six villages from Jund al-Aqsa since Monday, the Observatory reported. Their power struggle is focused in northern areas of Hama province and adjoining areas of Idlib.
Tahrir al-Sham was formed last month from an alliance of factions including Jabhat Fateh al-Sham, known as the Nusra Front until it formally severed ties with al Qaeda last year.
The Observatory said the death toll on both sides so far stood at 69.
(Writing by Tom Perry; Editing by Gareth Jones)
The South Korean Red Cross has finalized its list of 250 candidates for inter-Korean family reunions set for August in North Korea.
A Southern Red Cross official said on Monday that 250 people were selected from 500 randomly picked candidates based on their health conditions and willingness for the reunion.
The Red Cross organizations of the two Koreas will exchange the lists on Tuesday at the truce village of Panmunjeom to start a process to confirm whether the candidates' relatives are alive and available for reunions.
After finishing the confirmation process by July 25, the two Red Cross bodies will exchange a final list of 100 people for reunions on August fourth. The reunions will then be held from August 20th to 26th on the North's Mount Geumgang.
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Winkler allowed one hit and struck out two in a scoreless ninth inning against the Mets on Tuesday to pick up his second win of the season.
While he has yet to see his first save chance, the 28-year-old remains the most dominant reliever in the Braves' bullpen, posting a 0.81 ERA, 0.72 WHIP and 32:6 K:BB through 22.1 innings on the year. Winkler's two wins and eight holds in 24 appearances are also solid, but despite his scintillating numbers he'll remain little more than a spec pickup in shallower fantasy leagues until he gets his chance at ninth-inning duties.
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Former Indonesian president Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on Tuesday accused political "actors" of sabotaging his son's chances in this week's fiercely contested election for Jakarta governor, and threatened legal action against those he thinks responsible. Former Indonesian president Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono delivers a speech during the Development Bank of Singapore Asian Insights Conference in Singapore July 10, 2015.
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The Steer's senior baseball players get one last shot to end their Big Spring basball careers on their own terms tonight versus the #2 ranked Wylie Bulldogs. It’s some of these young men’s last game at Steer Park, so lets come out in full force to show them our support!
The great composer Ludwig van Beethoven is a larger-than-life figure in musical history and popular culture. He's the archetypal tortured genius, the stuff compelling music bios are made of.
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Declan Bonner was at the launch of the new Donegal jersey in the Abbey Hotel, Donegal town today and he spoke to Tom Comack about his plans for 2018, starting with the Dr. McKenna Cup on 3rd January.
Aug 11 (Reuters) - Jiangsu Youli Investment Holding Co Ltd
* Says its unit set up a property service unit in Chengdu and the previous plan was disclosed on Aug. 3
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WESTFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The 104th Fighter Wing at Barnes Air National Guard Base is scheduled to conduct night flying training with their F-15s this week.
Beginning Monday and lasting through Thursday, residents in the Pioneer Valley may see or hear F-15 Eagles taking off and landing until about 9:00 p.m.
According to a release sent to 22News by Barnes ANGB, pilots will be training on both critical homeland defense and overseas wartime aviation skills this week.
“Our Homeland Defense mission is a 24-hour mission, and as such, we need to be trained and ready to respond both during the day as well as during the night at a moment’s notice,” Major Brett Vanderpas, of the 104th FW Operations Group said in the release.
The unit is responsible for protecting a quarter of the country’s population.
(WTNH) — Be on the look out for ticks.
The tick testing program at the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station is reporting a higher abundance of ticks and infection this spring.
So far this year, 38 percent of the 450 ticks that were tested carried Lyme Disease.
That’s 11 percent over the average of the past 5 years.
Personal protection and conducting tick checks are the best ways to prevent Lyme Disease.
After spending eight-months gathering information on drugs known locally as 'glass,' 'tears of love or 'sheesha,' the UN Office on Drugs and Crime concluded that "there are strong indications that methamphetamine use is establishing itself among opiate users, which are already one of the most vulnerable parts of Afghan society." "The report comes in a timely fashion, adding another layer of understanding to the very complex Afghan drugs situation," said UNODC's Director of Public Affairs, Jean-Luc Lemahieu.
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LONDON — James DeGale announced Wednesday that he has vacated his IBF super middleweight title.
“I have relinquished my IBF title as I look to secure big fights in the final chapter of my career,” the 32-year-old DeGale wrote on Twitter.
“This is the final phase of my career where I want to be involved in the biggest fights possible. My team have been working very hard behind the scenes and we’ve got some exciting news to announce soon.”
DeGale became the first British Olympic gold medallist to win a professional world title when in 2015 he outpointed Andre Dirrell in Boston.
He has since defended it largely on American soil, including drawing a unification fight with Badou Jack and reclaiming his title following an unexpected defeat by Caleb Truax in London, but is expected to conclude his career in Britain.
New Deal, Abernathy and Idalou fire crews are battling a grass and cotton module fire northeast of New Deal.
Several cotton modules are burning along with surrounding grass and fields.
Heavy smoke has severely reduced visibility in the area.
We'll continue to update this story as we learn more.
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WASHINGTON, April 20 The Trump administration will unveil a tax reform plan very soon, U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said on Thursday.
"It will be soon, very soon," Mnuchin said when asked for a timeline during a question and answer session on the sidelines of the IMF and World Bank spring meetings in Washington.
He added that he expected tax reform legislation to be passed by the end of the year. (Reporting by Jason Lange and Lindsay Dunsmuir; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
LONDON (AP) — Tim Cahill signed a short-term deal with English second-tier club Millwall on Monday in a move designed to help Australia's all-time record scorer prepare for the World Cup in Russia.
The 38-year-old forward returns to a team for whom he scored 57 goals in 251 appearances from 1998-2004. He will stay at Millwall until the end of the English season, which finishes about a month before the World Cup.
"The romance of the story is definitely not lost on me," Cahill said. "I've always said that if I came back to England, I'd come home. Millwall is where I learnt my trade and it was the most important learning period of my life."
Cahill left Millwall for Everton in 2004, then joined New York Red Bulls in 2012. He went on to have a spell in China before returning to Australia to join Melbourne City in 2016.
With the help of Cahill, Australia qualified for the World Cup by beating Honduras in an intercontinental playoff over two legs in November.
Gold prices rose on Wednesday, snapping a five-session losing streak after disappointing U.S. economic data ignited worries about the health of the U.S. economy.
Gold for August delivery settled up $7 at $1,272.80 a troy ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange, paring losses after trading as low as $1,260.50 earlier in the session. It did pare gains later, with prices in after-settlement electronic trading up...
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MADRID — The Spanish parliament's lower house is debating whether to end Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy's nearly eight years in power and replace him with the leader of the Socialist opposition.
Rajoy refused to resign after his conservative Popular Party was fined as beneficiary of a large kickbacks-for-contracts scheme. In a damaging ruling last week, the court questioned Rajoy's claim that he and other top officials were unaware of the party's illegal accounting.
Socialist leader Pedro Sanchez, who is leading the no-confidence vote against Rajoy, would instantly become the country's prime minister if he wins 176 or more votes in the 350-seat Congress of Deputies on Friday.
His opening speech Thursday proposing an alternative government will be watched by other opposition lawmakers who are still undecided on whether to oust the government.
In North Carolina more people are registered as unaffiliated than Republican, according to recent data from the North Carolina State Board of Elections.
While most voters in the state are registered as Democrat, the number of unaffiliated voters has increased significantly in recent years. The number of unaffiliated voters has more than doubled since 2005, whereas registered Republicans increased by 7.5 percent and registered Democrats increased by only 2.1 percent. Political analysts argue that disillusionment with the two-party system and more freedom to vote in the primaries might be influencing the rise in independent voters.
Host Frank Stasio talks with Jason deBruyn, WUNC data reporter, along with Sunshine Hillygus, political science professor at Duke University, and Andrea Benjamin, political science professor the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, about the rise of unaffiliated voters in the state and how it is shaping the political process.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - CAMANIO CARE AB (PUBL):
* CAMANIO CARE RECEIVES GIRAFF ORDER FROM HÖRBY MUNICIPALITY
* ‍ORDER WHICH ALSO INCLUDES OTHER PRODUCTS FROM CAMANIO CARE IS WORTH 200 KSEK​
* SAYS ORDER ‍IS START OF A CLOSE COLLABORATION WITH HÖRBY MUNICIPALITY.​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
The Sala Group has six locations worldwide
LA Sala has announced ambitious expansion plans under its new CEO Federico Gonzalez.
New beach clubs and an alliance with a global hospitality group are said to be in the works.
Spanish-born Gonzalez, who holds a law and economics degree from Bilbao’s Deusto University and an MBA from INSEAD business school in France, took on the new role on February 6.
“I’m honoured to have been chosen for this very exciting opportunity,” said Gonzalez,
“This is a group that has achieved unparalleled success since its foundation. To be offered the chance to lead our 300 employees to greater success is a challenge I am greatly looking forward to.”
The Sala Group has six locations worldwide, including in Gibraltar, and has several projects planned for 2018.
Richard “Petey” Francis age 53 years of Winchester, Ohio; passed away Sunday, December 10, 2017 at the UK Medical Center. Petey was born on November 4, 1964 the son of Richard Francis Sr. and Anita (Siefert) Francis in West Union, Ohio. Survivors include his wife Patricia Francis of Winchester, Ohio; mother Anita Francis of Manchester, Ohio; father Richard Francis Sr. of Homosassa Springs, Florida; two sisters Patricia Blevins and Paul of Manchester, Ohio; Alicia Frost and Kelly of Rome, Ohio; two brothers David Francis and Penny of Maysville, Kentucky; Jason Francis and Shawna of Cincinnati, Ohio; three grandchildren Cory Hisey, Katinia Smith, Caydon Smith and great-grandchild Peyton Hisey. Memorial services will be held on Friday, December 15, 2017 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Thompson-Meeker Funeral Home following cremation. Family and friends can sign Petey’s online guestbook @www.meekerfuneralhomes.com.
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Bags of rubbish and human faeces have been left behind on a site that was occupied by travellers.
A group of travellers moved onto the former Listy's Sport and Social Club site on West Common Lane.
It was the fifth time that travellers have occupied the site since June and came as a Broughton-based company is investing a significant sum on converting the site into a care centre for adults with autism and learning difficulties.
The development will create 20 new full-time and part-time jobs.
A spokesperson for North Lincolnshire Council previously said they were aware of the travellers on the site.
North Lincolnshire Council has been contacted for comment.
OAKLAND (KRON) — On the eve of their championship parade, the Golden State Warriors are losing executive Jerry West, according to multiple sources.
The executive board member and special consultant, who played a major role in not trading Klay Thompson and helping lure Kevin Durant to Golden State, will be leaving to take a similar position with the Los Angeles Clippers.
The 79-year-old West does live in Bel Air with his family and has lived in the Los Angeles area since he played for and later was general manager of the Los Angeles Lakers.
He turned down an offer for that position with the Clippers about two weeks ago.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans on the House intelligence committee have voted to release a four-page classified memo related to the Russia election meddling probe.
The memo purports to show improper use of surveillance by the FBI and the Justice Department in the Russia investigation. It remains unclear exactly when or how the memo will be released.
President Donald Trump has five days to object to its release by the committee, though he has pushed for the memo to be made public.
Trump and many Republicans have suggested that some in the Justice Department and FBI have conspired against the president. Democrats have called the memo a selectively edited group of GOP talking points that attempt to distract from the committee's own investigation into Russian meddling.
Senate Republicans Could Vote On Obamacare Repeal By End of Month
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Republicans in the Senate are considering voting on another Obamacare repeal bill before Sept. 30, Politico reported.
The bill being considered has been proposed by Sen. Lindsey Graham (R., S.C.) and Sen. Bill Cassidy (R., La.) and would replaceObamacare’s top-down federal structure and replace it with block grants to states.
“The proposal removes the decisions from Washington and gives states significant latitude over how the dollars are used to best take care of the unique health care needs of the patients in each state,” the senators said. “The grant dollars would replace the federal money currently being spent on Medicaid expansion, Obamacare tax credits, cost-sharing reduction subsidies and the basic health plan dollars.” – READ MORE
05:14 Reported News Briefs Nissan 4, 5778 , 20/03/18 Nissan 4, 5778 , 20/03/18 Shaked: A tweet could end in a terror attack Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked on Monday met with Delphine Reyre, Facebook's director of public affairs in France and Europe. The two met ahead of a conference to fight hate speech on the Internet which will be held on Tuesday in Jerusalem. Reyre will attend the conference as will the justice ministers of Italy, Greece and Malta. The conference is part of the 6th Global Forum for Combating Antisemitism. Read more ► ◄ Last Briefs
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#BBNaija: Marvis Returns Home To Rousing Welcome
There was celebration in Port Harcourt as Marvis Nkpornwi, runners-up of the recently concluded reality TV show, Big Brother Naija returned to her home in Rivers State. Marvis touched down in Port Hacourt, the capital of Rivers State on Monday along with Bisola and Kemen after appearing on the AY Live show on Sunday. See the…
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Wishing you could go backstage at one of the biggest shows at NYFW? Well, friends, you practically can. Flick through our BTS series of exclusive polaroid portraits featuring fashion's brightest to see the madness and magic that is Jeremy Scott.
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Buxton is not in the lineup Monday against the Indians.
Buxton is off to a brutal start, slashing just .093/.152/.140 with 23 strikeouts through 43 at-bats, so he'll get the day off to clear his head as Max Kepler takes over in center field. He'll look to get things on track when he returns to the lineup, which should be Tuesday.
Matthew Guidry and Luke Reynolds drove in two runs each as Southern Miss rallied for a 5-3 victory over South Alabama in Hattiesburg, Miss., on Tuesday.
The Jaguars (24-15) took a 3-1 lead in the fourth on a two-run homer by Carter Perkins and a solo shot by Michael Sandle, but the Golden Eagles (29-11) scored the game's final four runs. Guidry's RBI groundout and Reynolds' run-scoring single in the fourth tied the game.
In the sixth, Guidry gave Southern Miss the lead on a sacrifice fly and Reynolds added another RBI single for a two-run cushion. Golden Eagles relievers J.C. Keys and Matt Wallner held USA scoreless over the final five innings.
Keys (4-0) got the win for Southern Miss, while Wallner pitched the ninth for his fifth save. Zach Melton (1-3) took the loss for South Alabama, allowing four runs (two earned) in 3 1/3 innings of relief.
South Alabama returns to Sun Belt Conference play on Friday, hosting Arkansas State in the opener of a three-game series.
Medical investigators in southern Arizona have determined that a toxic combination of prescription drugs resulted in the death of rapper Lil Peep.The Pima County Office of the Medical Examiner on Friday released details from a toxicology report.The budding star, whose real name was Gustav Ahr, was found dead in November on his tour bus ahead of a scheduled concert in Tucson. He was 21.With the report, the medical examiner certified the cause of death as the effects of the pain medication fentanyl and alprazolam, which is used to treat anxiety. The death was certified as accidental.Ahr built his career on homemade mixtapes released on the audio sharing platform SoundCloud. Millions of online listens led to the August release of his first full-length album, "Come Over When You're Sober, Part 1."
Dec 12 (Reuters) - Anhui Ankai Automobile Co Ltd :
* SAYS IT GETS SECURITIES REGULATOR'S APPROVAL FOR SHARE PRIVATE PLACEMENT Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2AecfQj Further company coverage: (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
Denomy leads the first rescue into Sadr City under heavy fire. It's clear the locals have been preparing for this ambush for weeks.
Artem Anisimov and the Chicago Blackhawks will look to get back in the series when they take on Roman Josi and the Nashville Predators on Monday night. It's been a rough couple of days for the Chicago Blackhawks, but the team can help alleviate some of the pain on Monday night when they battle the Nashville Predators in Game 3 at Bridgestone Arena.
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A video is getting viral on social media showing a toddler's head stuck in a big cooking bowl.The kid, in the video clip, can be seen crying non-stop and people around him, mostly, policemen are trying to help the baby and pull this utensil out of kid's head.How the kid landed into trouble, no one knows.Those present tried to cut the cooking bowl with tools. However, they took all precautions and tried not to hurt the child in the process.However, the video ends here, without showing that whether policemen were able to successfully bring the child out of this dangerous situation or not!In our investigation, we learned that the video is from Kerala. After cutting the bowl, cops managed to save the child for this unusual situation.
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – Where do the Redskins stand following week 4’s defeat? The Washington Huddle’s Brian Parsons breaks down the loss against the Chiefs as the Redskins head into a bye week.
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A UNION STAR RESIDENT WAS FATALLY INJURED IN A TWO VEHICLE ACCIDENT IN ANDREW COUNTY SATURDAY AFTERNOON. THE HIGHWAY PATROL REPORTS THAT 60 YEAR OLD JAMES EVANS OF UNION STAR WAS NORTHBOUND AND 32 YEAR OLD ERIC TAMBOLI OF BELTON, MO WAS SOUTHBOUND ON US 169, 3 MILES WEST OF UNION STAR. THE EVANS VEHICLE CROSSED THE CENTER LINE AND STRUCK THE TAMBOLI VEHICLE BEHIND THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR. THE TAMBOLI VEHICLE OVERTURNED OFF THE WEST SIDE OF THE ROAD ON ITS WHEELS FACING SOUTH. THE EVANS VEHICLE SPUN OFF THE WEST SIDE OF THE ROAD, COMING TO A REST ON ITS WHEELS FACING SOUTH. EVANS WAS PRONOUNCED DEAD AT THE SCENE. TAMBOLI RECEIVED MINOR INJURIES AND WAS TAKEN BY THE ANDREW COUNTY AMBULANCE TO MOSAIC IN ST JOSEPH. THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED AROUND 4:30PM SATURDAY AFTERNOON. THE ANDREW COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE AND UNION STAR FIRE DEPARTMENT ASSISTED THE HIGHWAY PATROL.
Real fascists marched in Charlottesville, Virginia at the weekend, signposting their ideology with swastikas and burning torches. A woman was killed when she was hit by a car. President Trump at first condemned hate and violence “on many sides”, skipping over the specific hate that caused this particular violence: white supremacy. They called this rally “Unite the Right” – a coalition of neo-Nazis, klansmen and alt-Right mouth-breathers united by the shared fantasy that white people are both superior to everyone else yet also victimised by them.
Trump’s initial, poorly worded statement failed those who are genuinely oppressed. It also failed conservatives, who are tarred with the same brush as the President. Trump ran as a Republican and, even if many Republicans opposed him, he won as a Republican.
He has now identified the extremists by name, but his delayed reaction fuels a Left-wing narrative,...
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A serial shoplifter who pinched almost £60 worth of Lurpak has been jailed.
One man crimewave Keith Ellison pinched everything from Milk Tray to Smirnoff in more than a dozen separate thefts from supermarkets and shops around Middlesbrough .
Poundstretcher, Asda and Sainsbury’s were among those hit by the 39-year-old.
Jailing him, a magistrate ordered Ellison to pay for everything he stole, saying: “It’s only fair that you pay it.”
Ellison, of Simonside Walk, Ormesby , was jailed for a total of 170 days after he admitted the thefts and two burglaries.
He was also ordered to pay £1,033 in compensation.
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Award-winning band The Bluejays are live at Lincoln Drill Hall this week.
Winners of the National Vintage Award for Best Band, The Bluejays take audiences back to the time when rock & roll changed the world.
Between 1955 and 1959, artists such as Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, The Everly Brothers, Eddie Cochran and Little Richard transformed music.
Much more than just a concert show, The Bluejays take you on a historical journey through some of biggest hits of the era, including Rock Around The Clock, That’ll Be The Day, Tutti Frutti, Summertime Blues, Johnny B. Goode, Wake Up Little Susie, La Bamba and more.
And they reveal how the rock & roll movement, rather than being ‘a communicable disease’ as it was described by some, brought about a dream of equality and freedom that we still chase to this day.
The show is at the Drill Hall on Friday, June 1 at 8pm.
Tickets are £26, £18 and £12 on 01522 873894 or https://bit.ly/2GPbT5k
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An independent film is doing a casting call on Oct. 7 in Annville.
Interested actors can go to the Game Traders Club at 1230 E. Main Street between 10 a.m.-7 p.m. to be considered for the film, titled "Right Before Your Eyes." The production will shoot in the Harrisburg and Lancaster areas as well as in Philadelphia.
No experience or prepared monologues are necessary, and headshots and resumes will be accepted.
The plot of the movie revolves around a man in the early stages of recovery from addiction who tries to reunite with his autistic son. Filmmaker David Vincent Bobb, whose own life was the inspiration for the plot of "Right Before Your Eyes," said in a press release that the movie was about "love, faith, hope, repentance and redemption."
For more info on the project, visit the Indiegogo fundraising page.
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It’s no surprise that Diddy is doing big things.
$130 million worth of things to be specific, and that was just in 2017 alone. Now, the entertainer and entrepreneur is making moves on an even bigger level and his goal is to inspire.
According to his recent interview with GQ, Diddy (who now goes by Love, but will still respond to Diddy) has various projects planned that will have you ready for the future. Swipe through to check out the top four things that are getting us excited!
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A man has been charged following an investigation into incidents where a dog walker was aggressive to members of the public in Midlothian.
On 4 September a 48-year-old woman had threatening gestures made to her while she was driving in Park View, Loanhead.
A 44-year-old cyclist was then also allegedly threatened on a cycle path in the town on Monday.
Police said a 43-year-old man had been charged and a report would be submitted to the procurator fiscal.
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Donaldson Company, Inc. - Stock analysts at Oppenheimer Holdings upped their FY2017 earnings estimates for Donaldson Company in a report issued on Friday. Oppenheimer Holdings analyst J. Giannakouros now anticipates that the industrial products company will post earnings per share of $1.70 for the year, up from their prior forecast of $1.65.
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2 face drug charges as police investigate toddler death
MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — Police in New Hampshire found an array of drugs in an apartment during an investigation into the death of a 20-month-old child.
Police say two people have been charged with drug possession after Wednesday's discovery.
Authorities in Manchester say the toddler died on May 25, and they executed a search warrant that day as part of the death investigation.
Thirty-one-year-old Joshua Garvey and 33-year-old Christen Gelinas were each charged with possession of controlled drugs with intent to distribute. Police say they found heroin, cocaine, crack and suboxone that had an estimated street value of over $5,400. Garvey also faces bail violation charges.
Gelinas and Garvey faced arraignment Wednesday. It wasn't immediately known if they had lawyers.
There were no details on their relationship to the toddler or the child's identity.
ATHENS, April 6 The European Central Bank maintained the cap on emergency liquidity assistance (ELA) Greek banks draw from the domestic central bank at 46.6 billion euros ($49.59 billion), the Bank of Greece said on Thursday.
The move reflected liquidity conditions in Greece's banking system, taking into account private sector deposit flows, it said. The ELA ceiling is valid up to April 27.
Greek banks have relied on emergency liquidity assistance (ELA) since February 2015 after being cut off from the ECB's funding window. Emergency funding is more costly than borrowing directly from the ECB.
In June last year the ECB reinstated Greek banks' access to its cheap funding operations, allowing lenders to reduce their dependence on the emergency liquidity lifeline.
ELA funding to Greek lenders rose by 300 million euros, or 0.7 percent to 43.1 billion euros at the end of February compared to the previous month. (Reporting by Angeliki Koutantou, Theodora Arvanitidou)
A 22-year-old woman was in her bathroom when alleged thieves broke into her city apartment and ransacked it overnight.
Police believe the offenders leapt over an adjacent balcony to break into the woman's apartment, and that the same group is linked to a series of muggings in nearby Batman Park that happened a short time after the home invasion.
Two teenagers, aged 17 and 18, and a 30-year-old man are in custody.
Police were initially called to the home invasion at the woman's apartment in Katherine Place about 10.50pm.
They were told the woman was in her bathroom when she heard noises. When she went to investigate, she discovered a number of items had been taken.
Investigators believe the same offenders were allegedly involved in a string of attempted robberies in nearby Batman Park a short time later.
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Attorney General Jeff Sessions has until Saturday to decide whether to fire the former FBI deputy director.
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MUNCIE, Ind. — A former Ball State University math instructor has been sentenced to four years of probation on his convictions of child pornography and other charges stemming from his alleged use of a campus computer to access images of nude children.
Fifty-year-old Brian Kenneth Siebenaler also will be required to register as an offender against children. He was convicted last month of four counts each of child exploitation and possession of child pornography.
The Star Press reports Siebenaler apologized Wednesday for his actions, saying that while he never met the children shown in the images he collected, “my actions undoubtedly caused additional harm” to them.
Siebenaler was arrested in March 2016 after campus police received an alert someone was accessing child pornography on a computer in a classroom building.
(This is one in a series spotlighting top high school football recruits in Michigan.)
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La’Darius Jefferson says his favorite athlete is JaMarcus Russell, the former No. 1 NFL draft pick gone bust.
He said it keeps him humble watching a career go south.
Jefferson’s football journey will be headed that direction, but for an entirely different reason.
Going into his senior year at Muskegon, Jefferson has already verbally committed to the University of Central Florida as a quarterback prospect for the Class of 2018.
“I felt comfortable with the coaching staff and how Coach (Scott) Frost and Coach (Mario) Verudzco recruited me,” Jefferson said. “And it was a southern thing, kind of close to back home. It all played out, it was really nice. Half of my family is down there. UCF was a good fit.”
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COUNTY OF Second
STATE OF NEW MEXICO
CAUSE NO. CV 2017 08674
IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF
Valerie Espinoza
FOR CHANGE OF NAME OF
Ezekiel Ricardo Armijo
NOTICE OF PETITION TO CHANGE NAME
(OF PERSON UNDER 14 YEARS OF AGE)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Valerie Espinoza, has filed a Petition to Change the Name of her child, from Ezekiel Ricardo Armijo to Ezekiel Elliott Martinez. This petition will be heard before the Honorable DENISE BARELA SHEPHERD, District Judge, on the 31st day of January 2018, at the hour of 10:30 a.m., at the Bernalillo County Courthouse, Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Valerie Espinoza
Valerie Espinoza
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MOSCOW, Feb 3 (Reuters) - A Russian Su-25 warplane was brought down in Syria, and the pilot died after ejecting by parachute, the TASS news agency quoted Russia’s Defence Ministry as saying on Saturday. (Reporting by Polina Devitt; Editing by Peter Graff)
Do you have what it takes to be the next American Idol? If so, we want to help you get to the front of the line to audition for the show's producers.
WLOX is partnering with the IP Resort & Spa Biloxi to hold August auditions for Gulf Coast Idol. Two winning contestants will receive a Silver Ticket and round-trip limousine transportation to the New Orleans American Idol audition on Thursday, September 14.
The Silver Ticket allows contestants to skip the line and audition directly for American Idol producers. They will also receive a cash prize of $2,500 each courtesy IP Resort & Spa and two iPad Minis from Virginia College.
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A former Dallas County constable is facing 14 counts of identity theft after authorities found printing machines and social security numbers inside a Selma hotel room, District Attorney Michael Jackson said.
Demario Benjamin, along with Christopher Ford and Markus Gloss, were arrested after the FBI, the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Fireworks and Explosives (ATF) and the Fourth Circuit Drug Tasks Force executed a search warrant at a room at Selma Hotel on West Highland Avenue. Jackson said computers, credit cards, printing machines, ledgers and social security numbers were found in the room.
"Hundreds of thousands of dollars we're involved," Jackson said. "One of the biggest financial criminal enterprises in Selma has been broken up."
Benjamin, Ford and Gloss, were jailed on a $150,000 bond each. Jackson said the suspects were arraigned on Friday and additional charges are pending.
The Jamesport City Council voted to accept two ordinances Monday evening.
One ordinance revises the Jamesport aldermen qualifications.
The other ordinance prohibits the placement of mobile homes in Jamesport, requires anchors and tie downs for any mobile or manufactured home not attached to a permanent foundation, and regulates the location of manufactured homes.
The city council also approved the July 2015-June 2016 year end audit.
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Police have today issued CCTV images of a man they want to speak to in connection with arson.
It took place at 3.40am on Tuesday February 13 at Poppyfields Caravan Park on Thetford Road, Santon Downham, when about three square metres decking at a mobile caravan was set alight by a man carrying a plastic builder’s bucket before he fled the scene.
CCTV pictures of a man police want to question about arson at Poppyfields Caravan Park, Santon Downham.
Police are keen to speak to a man in connection with the incident. He is described as white and wearing light coloured hooded jacket and light coloured trousers and dark coloured boots.
Anyone who believes they know the identity of the man, or has any information about the incident, should call Mildenhall police on 101 quoting 37/9278/18, or contact the charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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The Village of Lindenhurst has postponed a planned vote on an apartment complex that would be the largest project in the village’s history.
The village board of trustees had planned a special meeting Tuesday to vote on rezoning 7 acres across from the Lindenhurst Long Island Rail Road station from industrial and residential to Downtown Redevelopment District.
The latter zoning was created by the village last year. Tritec Real Estate of East Setauket has proposed building a 260-unit multifamily rental complex called The Lindenhurst Residences on the site on East Hoffman Avenue between South Smith Street and South Pennsylvania Avenue.
Officials announced that because of an illness in Mayor Mike Lavorata’s family, the vote has been postponed until the board’s scheduled meeting on May 1 at 7:30 p.m. The meeting will take place at Village Hall, 430 S. Wellwood Ave.
WINNIPEG — The Crown has finished calling witnesses in the trial of an alleged Winnipeg letter bomber.
Guido Amsel has pleaded not guilty to five counts of attempted murder and to various explosives-related charges.
He is accused of sending letter bombs to his former wife in 2013 and to two Winnipeg law offices where, in one case, a lawyer was seriously injured and lost a hand in July 2015.
The Crown is arguing the trial judge should be allowed to draw links between the various incidents.
The defence is arguing the incidents should be examined separately.
The judge is expected to rule on the issue Tuesday.
It's not clear if the defence will call any witnesses.
Robert M. Bastress, Jr., Morgantown, West Virginia, Counsel for the Petitioner John R. Teare, Jr., Spilman, Thomas & Battle, PLLC, Charleston, West Virginia, Counsel for the Respondent This appeal arises from a petition filed in the Circuit Court of Mason County seeking authorization to disinter the remains of Chester Howard West, a World War I Medal of Honor recipient, and bury him with full military honors at the Gold Star Family Memorial Monument located within the Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery in Institute, West Virginia . Hershel Woodrow Williams, a Medal of Honor recipient, filed the petition for Mr. West to be recognized as a recipient of the highest award a citizen can receive for bravery and valor.
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May 3 Clean Harbors Inc:
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* Q1 adjusted loss per share $0.19
* Q1 GAAP loss per share $0.37
* Q1 revenue $688.9 million versus i/b/e/s view $662.3 million
* Q1 earnings per share view $-0.18 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Clean Harbors Inc - on a GAAP basis, company's guidance is based on 2017 net income in range of $4 million to $35 million
* Clean Harbors Inc - adjusted net income for 2017, is in range of $24 million to $48 million
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According to Sonja Lyubomirsky, PhD , professor of psychology at the University of California in Riverside, it boosts our happiness levels in a number of ways : by promoting the savoring of positive life experiences, by bolstering self-worth and self-esteem and thereby helping to cope with stress and trauma, by building social bonds and encouraging moral behavior, and by diminishing negative emotions and helping us adjust to new situations. Gratitude has a number of health benefits as well.
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Fire investigators say they don’t know what caused a weekend fire that destroyed a Minneapolis building that housed businesses, apartments and artists’ lofts.
The Minneapolis Fire Department said Wednesday that investigators were not able to get inside due to the condition of the building and the risk of collapse. So the cause of the fire is listed as undetermined.
Authorities declared the building structurally unsound, and the building was demolished Wednesday.
The fire broke out over Memorial Day weekend in the old Roberts Shoes building at the corner of Lake Street and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis.
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A 16-year-old boy is in custody after he beat another teen to death with a baseball bat on Monday near a mobile-home park in Lake Wales, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
The suspect called 911 shortly before 2 p.m. to report the beating, Sheriff’s Office spokesman Brian Bruchey said.
Bruchey said the suspect and victim, 15-year-old Giovanni Diaz, went to the woods near the mobile-home park on Caloosa Boulevard to play baseball.
The boy told deputies he beat Giovanni with a baseball bat. Bruchey said deputies are still investigating a possible motive.
Deputies took the suspect into custody, and he is expected to face charges. The Orlando Sentinel typically does not name juvenile suspects.
No further information was immediately released.
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A 19-year-old University of Alabama student is facing a first-degree rape charge after being arrested Saturday morning.
Tuscaloosa police identified the suspect as Luke Thomas DuBose.
Police responded to the 500 block of Frank Thomas Avenue at 2:50 a.m. The victim, also a 19-year-old UA student, told police she returned home from the bars around 12:30 a.m., went to bed and woke up with the suspect in her bed making advances towards her.
Police say the victim thought it was a friend that she had recently had sexual relations with and told him to stop repeatedly. The victim told police she yelled and pushed the suspect away when she realized it was another acquaintance of hers.
The victim’s roommate called 911 and the suspect fled the scene.
Police took him into custody when he returned to the scene while officers were there. Police questioned other witnesses at the scene before charging him.
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The Vinton-Shellsburg 2017 Debate Team performed exceptionally well at the Iowa High School Speech Association’s State Debate Tournament held on the DMACC Campus in Ankeny on January 6th and 7th. Each team debated five times over the weekend on the topic, Resolved: In order to better respond to international conflicts, the United States should significantly increase its military spending. These students represented the V-S Community with style.
A special CONGRATULATIONS goes to the team of David Steele and Jared Thompson for advancing to the Octofinal Round! This is a wonderful accomplishment for these two students!
The V-S Debate Team photo: Back row: Charley Cooling, David Steele, Jared Thompson, Caitlyn Martin, Miranda Walker, Makayla Moeller, Morgan White, Grace Petrzelka. Front row: Hannah Haisman, Brittany Grendler, Jackson Meyer, Ethan Horak.
A longtime Associated Press writer and editor in New York who helped shape the news service’s coverage of stories from terror attacks to the evolving landscape of aging has died. Jim Fitzgerald was 66.
His wife, Ellen Nimmons, a manager at the AP’s headquarters, says he died Monday at a hospital after fighting leukemia for more than a year and a half.
Fitzgerald worked at the AP for 45 years. His career included covering New York City’s northern suburbs and editing local and national stories.
Fitzgerald was known for handling the news with a can-do demeanor, professionalism and gentlemanly grace.
In 2014, the New York journalism organization Society of the Silurians honored him with its Peter Kihss Award, which recognizes distinguished reporters who mentor younger colleagues.
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This story has been corrected to show he worked at AP for 45 years, not 43 years.
Police block off the street in the Brooklyn borough of New York where officials say Akayed Ullah was living, on Monday, Dec. 11, 2017. Ullah is suspected of strapping a pipe bomb to his body and setting off the crude device under 42nd Street between Seventh and Eighth Avenues, injuring himself and a few others. Michael Noble Jr. AP Photo
Two Turkish expatriates were kidnapped on April 10 from their Airstrip Hotel room in Eket Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State and a ransom of N200m have been demanded by the kidnappers to release the victims.
A security personnel in Eket said that the kidnappers had been in touch with the BKS Construction Company in Onna Local Government Area where the expatriates work.
He said that the kidnappers contacted the construction company and demanded N200 million as ransom to release them.
“The company is negotiating with the abductors to secure the release of the victims,” the source said.
According to the source, the firm is offering N500,000.
ASP Chilly Ikechukwu, the State Police Public Relations (PPRO), said the police were not aware of the ransom.
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US sales of existing homes increased 1.1 percent on a monthly basis in March to sturdy annual rate of 5.6 million
The shop manager for a West Richland business has pleaded innocent to allegations she used a company credit card to pay for her Netflix service, a storage rental unit and other personal bills. Christy M. Wheeler, 46, faces an Aug. 21 trial date in Benton County Superior Court on one count of first-degree theft.
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MOUNT OLIVE, N.J. (CBS) — The New Jersey school bus driver involved in a deadly collision was in a Morristown courtroom on Wednesday.
Hudy Muldrow, 77, was behind the wheel of a bus that crashed into a dump truck in Mount Olive, Morris County.
A 10-year-old student and a teacher were killed.
Muldrow faces two counts of vehicular homicide.
A judge has released Muldrow from jail, under the condition that he give up his driver’s license.
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) " Prosecutors at the trial in Cambodia of the surviving top leaders of the former Khmer Rouge regime have begun summing up their case, declaring that, despite the defendants' denials, the evidence clearly showed they knew of the suffering and deaths of their countrymen.
Khieu Samphan, the regime's 85-year-old former head of state, and 90-year-old Nuon Chea, right-hand man to the group's late leader, Pol Pot, are being tried on charges including genocide, rape and murder. An estimated 1.7 million Cambodians died during communist group's bloody reign in the late 1970s.
Co-prosecutor Chea Leang on Wednesday described Cambodia under the Khmer Rouge as a "slave state" in which everyone had to work endless hours on massive infrastructure projects or in rice fields, with any attempt at escape punishable by death.
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(from left) Dallas Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett, Executive Vice President and Chief Brand Officer Charlotte Jones Anderson, Owner Jerry Jones, and Executive Vice President, CEO, and Director of Player Personnel Stephen Jones visit in the War Room before making their first pick as the NFL Draft gets underway at Valley Ranch Thursday, April 28, 2016. (Tom Fox/The Dallas Morning News)
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The countdown to the NFL draft in Arlington is now down to T-minus two days.
The Dallas Cowboys front office figures, including team owner Jerry Jones, are set to discuss their thoughts on the draft at 1 p.m. Tuesday.
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BEIJING, March 31 China does not have any policy to devalue its currency to promote exports, Vice Foreign Minister Zheng Zeguang said on Friday, ahead of President Xi Jinping's first meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump amid lingering tensions over trade.
In a briefing, he said China does not seek a trade surplus with the United States.
This is Xi's first meeting with Trump, who assumed office Jan. 20, and comes as the two sides face pressing issues, ranging from North Korea and the South China Sea to trade disputes. (Reporting by Ben Blanchard; Writing by Josephine Mason; Editing by Shri Navaratnam)
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TISHOMINGO COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A Tishomingo County pursuit was apparently too hot for the suspect. Police say, they had to pull him out of a pool.
The alleged deputy dodging diver, Ronald Wadkins, was arrested on Memorial Day, May 28.
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The 50-year-old, Iuka man, crossed on-coming traffic and drove through a field before taking a dip in a pool.
After getting him out he was arrested with some reported meth on his person.
Wadkins is charged with Felony Possession among other charges, and remains in jail awaiting a set bond.
Waitress, the hit musical by Sara Bareilles is coming to Boston and Karson & Kennedy will be hosting Cast Album Karaoke live on stage February 23rd and March 2nd. Upload a video of you singing your favorite song from Waitress below for your chance to win tickets to the show and a guaranteed spot during Cast Album Karaoke to sing live on stage with the Waitress band!
Inspired by Adrienne Shelly’s beloved film, Waitress tells the story of Jenna – a waitress and expert pie maker, Jenna dreams of a way out of her small town and loveless marriage. A baking contest in a nearby county and the town’s new doctor may offer her a chance at a fresh start, while her fellow waitresses offer their own recipes for happiness. But Jenna must summon the strength and courage to rebuild her own life. Don’t miss this uplifting musical celebrating friendship, motherhood, and the magic of a well-made pie.
Waitress is coming to the Boston Opera House February 20 – March 4. For tickets and additional information, click here.
5 songs you need to stream this week: Chance The Rapper, Ryan Adams, and more
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In this edition of Faith Walking, Erica Campbell explains that its hard to trust someone you don’t know. Often, people think they know God, but He’s more of a stranger to them than they realize. And when that is the case, the enemy can more easily lie to you about who He is and who you are. If you want to know God, look into his word and see what he does, what he has done for people thousands of years ago, and what he has done and can do for you.
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If you've ever had a package stolen off your front porch, you'll probably love Amazon's new innovation to thwart would-be thieves. On Tuesday, the company announced that it will start delivering packages to the trunks' of customers cars. The new program is initially being rolled out in 37 U.S. cities and requires downloading an Amazon app and linking it to your vehicle's connected car service, like General Motors' OnStar system. The service follows the launch last fall of Amazon Key, which uses a $220 combination of an internet-connected door lock and camera to allow Amazon delivery drivers to place packages inside Prime members' homes. The in-car delivery service, however, will be free for Prime members.
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NEW PALTZ, N.Y. >> The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences at SUNY New Paltz will present “Without Limits,” a yearlong series of conversations, lectures and cultural events organized around a theme.
The 2017-18 series will focus on citizenship and the question of who possesses the rights and duties of citizenship.
Exploration of this theme kicks off with “The Politics of Belonging: Reflections from New Paltz Faculty,” a panel discussion from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17, in Lecture Center 102. A panel of liberal arts and sciences faculty from different disciplines will discuss how their research addresses the interconnected challenges of citizenship, and the complex histories of inclusion and exclusion in the local campus community and throughout the United States.
The event is free and open to the public, and will be followed by a reception in the Lecture Center lobby.
The North Korea Summit Might Actually Work--Despite Trump
The professionals are taking over the U.S.–North Korea summit.
"They were really supportive. I think it answered a lot of questions to them," Barksdale said."There are the symptoms and all that, but without proper understanding of what's going on, you just look like you have bad days where you just show up and you're miserable for whatever reason or you're angry for whatever reason. It connected a lot of the dots for them. They were super supportive.
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As well as we all know we had a tragedy here earlier this morning. Word gunman opened fire. Injury. Five people and taking his own life. Out of the five. Out of the five I'm sorry again five people injured. Three of succumbed to injuries a fourth the gunman killed himself and two are still being treated for gunshot wounds.
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RIO DE JANEIRO, May 30 (Reuters) - Brazil's state-run oil company Petrobras on Wednesday received $900 million of a $1 billion loan from the Export-Import Bank of China, the company said in a statement.
Petrobras said it will receive the remaining $100 million by May next year.
The loan, part of the company's effort to diversify its sources of finance, was signed two years ago to be used to pay for goods and services already contracted with Chinese firms. (Reporting by José Roberto Gomes Editing by James Dalgleish)
Country cutie Bailey Bryan took over Wonderwall.com's Instagram during Route 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas on Sept. 30, 2017. Keep reading to see the behind-the-scenes photos she shared with us, starting with this shot of the "Own It" singer showing off the first of her two "excited faces" …
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On today's edition of The Audible, host Sam Madison is joined by Dolphins analyst John Congemi. Make sure to tune in every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 4:30 on Dolphins.com, the Miami Dolphins App and Periscope for the latest inside access.
The Master of the High Court has accused the Government of failing people facing repossession.
Edmund Honohan has told the Irish Times the courts are pumping people into homelessness due to a lack of adequate protection.
The Taoiseach says they have already begun work to tackle the issue.
Ross Maguire of New Beginnings says though a lack of information around the help that is available is worrying: "Recently the state introduced this new abhaile scheme, which is a scheme whereby people have access to personal soverignty practicitioner for free and in fact legal advice, a limited amount of legal advice for free.
"But again it is a question of getting the information out there, to people to tell them that there is help there you just have to know where to get it."
The New York Police Department has said it is responding to reports of an "explosion of unknown origin" in Manhattan.
The incident is believed to have occurred at 42nd Street and 8th Avenue.
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Small plates are a big trend in the restaurant business. You can learn some of the techniques and recipes of the pros from our friends The Culinary Institute of Michigan at Baker College of Port Huron. Chef Jill Tucker and student chefs Kyle Grace and Hunter Williams joined us in studio to talk about what they are learning and cook a little something for us.
They brought in bright and beautiful vegetable focused dishes for spring. The dishes are offered at the restaurant in the culinary school that is run by the students.
Student chefs Hunter and Kyle both have bright futures in front of them in the kitchen. Hunter wants to open his own restaurant and make a name for himself in the culinary world and Kyle wants to cater and become a wine expert.
If you or someone you know is interested in learning new culinary skills at Baker College of Port Huron, and it's award winning Culinary Arts program visit their website at Baker.edu/culinaryinstututeofporthuron
Fitch Rates Intel's $600MM 7-Year Senior Notes Offering 'A+'
(The following statement was released by the rating agency) CHICAGO, June 14 (Fitch) Fitch Ratings has assigned an 'A+' rating to Intel Corporation's (Intel) $600 million seven-year senior notes offering. Intel will use net proceeds for general corporate purposes, ahead of the company's pending acquisition of Mobileye N.V. (Mobileye). Intel just received U.S. regulatory approval for the acquisition and Fitch believes the transaction should close before the end of calendar year 2017. Pro forma fo
While Cuba has proven to be one of the fastest growing markets for Airbnb, Jamaican homeowners are also turning to the internet Bed and Breakfast site to make some extra cash by renting out spare bedrooms or even entire homes. More than 300 homeowners in Jamaica are currently registered on the AirBnB site, renting out their homes across the island.
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Lawyers for President Donald Trump recently provided the special counsel's office with documents in an attempt to limit the scope of an interview between Trump and special counsel Robert Mueller, The Washington Post reported Monday.
Two people familiar with the situation told the Post that Trump's attorneys are worried that Trump could get into trouble during a lengthy interview with the special counsel, and therefore provided "written descriptions" of moments under investigation to limit some of the questioning.
Tom is survived by his loving wife and full time caregiver, Alice Click; sons, Neal Click, Thomas Click and wife Laura; daughter, Jennifer Stokes and husband Rick; grandchildren, Catherine, Alexandra, Owen, and Eli Click, Aaron and Brayden Stokes; his best friend of 50 years, Alton McClain; his precious dog, “KoKo”.
A “celebration of life” reception will begin at 6 p.m. Thursday, February 16, 2017 with in the Share Life room at Carter-Trent Funeral Home in Kingsport with Pastor Justin Wright officiating.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to his nurse practitioner, Heather Varney for her exceptional care and loving grace.
Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.cartertrent.com.
Carter-Trent Funeral Home, downtown Kingsport is serving the Click family.
The Ferrari Testarossa marked two lasts for Ferrari: its final flat-12 powered road car, and its last mass-produced, 12-cylinder, mid-engined car. These two things also cemented the Testarossa's importance in the sportscar's history, while the TV show Miami Vice gave it its place in the general consciousness through popular culture.
Key to the Testarossa (along with its 512 TR and M variants) is its 4.9 liter, dual overhead cam Tipo F113 flat-12 engine. Even in its least powerful form, it hurled out 375 horsepower from the factory, with later variants making as much as 434.
One of the Tipo F113 Ds (reportedly 428 horsepower and 362 pound-feet of torque) from a 1993 512 TR surfaced Monday on Bring A Trailer, hailing from the same collector that auctioned a twin-turbo V-8 from a Ferrari F40 last week. As with the F40 engine, this engine was pulled from its owner's car, turned into a display item, and then ignored for the better part of two decades before being listed for sale online.
CBS 2 Welcome to CBS 2 on CBSChicago.com! CBS 2 has joined forces with the most trusted local CBS RADIO stations in Chicago to give you the best Chicago has to offer as CBS Local. CBS 2 is part of CBS Television Stations, a division of CBS Corp. and one of the largest network-owned station groups in [] WBBM Newsradio Park Ridge, Illinois Welcome to WBBM Newsradio 780 & 105.9FM, The Home of Chicago Bears Radio, on CBSChicago.com! WBBM Newsradio 780 & 105.9FM is joining forces with the CBS 2 Television and 670 The Score to give you the best Chicago has to offer.
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Cheers to sustainability with biodegradable beer packaging
A company has invented edible and biodegradable six-pack holders for beer cans.
E6PR, which is short for ‘eco six-pack ring’, has developed the green packaging to reduce pollution in the oceans and avoid animals being harmed by trying to eat plastic or being strangled by it.
The new holder, made from wheat and barley instead of petroleum-based products, means fish or other marine animals can safely nibble on the rings, which are designed to break down quickly in ocean water.
Even on the beach, the engineers say the material can break down in 60 to 90 days.
The product is currently being tested by the Saltwater Brewery in the US – it even uses waste from the brewery in its construction so has a minimal carbon footprint.
Joy Welling, 33, was killed when she fell about 200 feet from a waterfall in Cleveland National Forest, authorities said Monday. An Orange County Fire Authority helicopter hoists a litter from the bottom of the waterfall on Saturday. (OCFA)
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) - Members of Connecticut’s congressional delegation have renewed their calls for tighter controls on guns in response to the Las Vegas mass shooting.
Sens. Chris Murphy and Richard Blumenthal and Rep. Rosa DeLauro, all Democrats, told dozens of people at a New Haven rally Friday that they will be submitting new legislation and resubmitting old bills on universal background checks, banning high-capacity magazines and prohibiting so-called “bump stock” devices that allow semi-automatic rifles to perform like fully automatic weapons.
Las Vegas shooter Stephen Paddock used “bump stocks” as he killed 58 people and injured nearly 500 before taking his own life Sunday night.
Blumenthal said he also wants to close a loophole that allows people to buy guns without a background check, if the check isn’t done within three days.
The Central Nebraska Track Championship was at Grand Island Northwest April 23. Some of the best athletes in Central Nebraska compete every year no matter what class they are in. There were six local athletes that medaled. For more photos and results see the April 26 Custer County Chif sports edition.
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Herbert L. English Jr. , dean of student equity and success at Victor Valley College, a participant at the Thomas Lakin Institute,
which is a leadership program for aspiring minority community college presidents.
Cochise County Sheriff's officials say the fire started around 5:30 p.m. Monday on Star Avenue and multiple fire agencies are responding as crews try to keep the blaze from growing. They say the fire is on a hill and the wind could cause flames to quickly spread through the surrounding grassy area.
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PEMBROKE PARK, Fla. (AP)  Florida deputies didn't have far to travel when responding to a car crash because it crashed into a sheriff's office substation.
A Broward Sheriff's Office news release says the crash occurred shortly before noon Monday at the agency's South Broward district office in Pembroke Park.
Deputies say one person was taken to a nearby hospital. The person's name and the extent of their injuries weren't immediately released.
Officials didn't say what caused the crash.
The Toronto Blue Jays have placed outfielder Ezequiel Carrera the 10-day disabled list with a right foot fracture.
Carrera, who had an RBI single in Toronto's 8-1 loss to Tampa Bay on Tuesday, is hitting .297 with five home runs and 15 runs batted in over 56 appearances this season.
The Blue Jays called up Dwight Smith Jr. from triple-A Buffalo. Smith was pencilled in to start in left field for the Blue Jays on Wednesday against the Rays.
International PR agency Kreab has been accused of establishing a think-tank to publish "fake news" about Ronald Lauder, heir to the Estée Lauder cosmetics business.
An article in The Times yesterday suggests Kreab founded The Centre for Media Transparency and published a report about media ownership in Romania.
The report, called The Men Who Bit The (Watch) Dogs, profiled Lauder and highlighted his links to Central European Media Enterprises, the broadcast media company he founded in 1991.
A spokesman for Lauder told The Times: "The articles are fake news. They should never have been published."
Records on Companies House show the centre was incorporated in 2015 and dissolved earlier this month (4 April).
Kreab, which was ranked 38th in PRWeek's 2016 Global Agency Business Report and is part-owned by Omnicom, was yet to respond to request for comment at the time of publication.
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli media is reporting that police are expected to question Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on a pair of corruption allegations.
A black screen was placed Monday in front of Netanyahu’s official residence in apparent anticipation of the police investigators’ arrival and to obstruct the view of journalists seeking to film them.
Netanyahu has denied what he calls the “baseless” reports that he received gifts from two businessmen.
Israel’s Channel 2 TV has reported that Netanyahu accepted “favors” from businessmen in Israel and abroad. It said Netanyahu was the central suspect in a second investigation that also involves family members. It said a criminal probe is expected next week.
An opposition lawmaker is also campaigning for Netanyahu to be investigated over suspicions that donors improperly transferred money for his personal use.
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Calgary Stampeders offensive lineman Dan Federkeil is retiring, according to TSN's Farhan Lalji.
The 34-year-old Federkeil spent his entire CFL career with the Stampeders after spending the early portion of his pro career in the NFL.
Federkeil spent three seasons with the Indianapolis Colts south of the border and has won both a Super Bowl and a Grey Cup.
BARRE, PA = Carter Verhaeghe scored twice and added an assist on Saturday, but the Bridgeport Sound Tigers , proud AHL affiliate of the New York Islanders, suffered a 5-4 loss in their season finale at Mohegan Sun Arena. Ryan Pulock and Devon Toews also recorded multiple points and Eamon McAdam made 25 saves in his ninth straight appearance.
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Teacher Retirement System of Texas reduced its position in shares of VCA Inc. by 1.0% during the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission . The firm owned 6,387 shares of the company's stock after selling 63 shares during the period.
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Facebook has reinstated the popular “Polandball” comedy page, following coverage of their “permanent suspension” by Breitbart News.
The page, which focuses on “geo-political satire,” was originally notified by Facebook that they would be permanently deleted on Saturday for unknown reasons.
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COMA: The popular presenter is said to be in hospital with a fractured skull
Jimmy Carol, 63, known as ‘Yorkshire’s Favourite Scouser’ to BBC Radio Sheffield listeners, is reportedly in a hospital in Alicante, Spain, with a bleed on the brain and a fractured skull.
According to the Mirror, he was hit so hard he "hit the floor already unconscious" and was later put into an induced coma for scans and immediate surgery to release the pressure and swelling on his brain.
The comedian is said to have been transferred to Alicante Hospital for further CT scans and monitoring.
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A crash involving two vehicles has closed Callington Road in Tavistock in both directions.
Police are currently dealing with the incident, which has closed the road between Uplands and Gulworthy.
Travel expert INRIX has reported that traffic is slow in the area.
They also report that the A390 is closed in both directions due to an accident involving two vehicles.
They said: “Slow traffic and road closed due to accident, two vehicles involved on A390 Callington Road in both directions."
Local police officers confirmed that they were dealing with a collision at around 7:15pm, and warned the public to stay away from the area.
Tavistock police tweeted: “We are currently dealing with an RTC on the A390 Lumburn bends.”
They added: “Please avoid the area.”
INTERNATIONAL FALLS, MN (WCMH) – US Customs and Border protection recently announced the seizure of a shipment of 36,000 toy airplanes.
According to a news release, the shipment of airplanes was in a rail container crossing the border from Canada.
Examination of the merchandise led officers to further investigate licenses and trademarks required. Upon discussion with the trademark holders, it was determined that neither the importer, nor the manufacturer were licensed to display trademarks or manufacture the merchandise in question. As a result, CBP seized those items.
The counterfeit merchandise had an total manufacturer’s suggested retail price of more than $575,000.
“CBP remains focused on enforcing the importation of counterfeit products while facilitating the lawful importation of merchandise,” said Anthony “Tony” Jackson, the port director in International Falls.
COPENHAGEN, April 10 Denmark's central bank sold 1.0 billion Danish crowns ($142.32 million) in one treasury bill while refusing bids for another at an auction on Monday after receiving bids worth 3.8 billion crowns in total.
The cut-off rate was -0.69 percent for the bills that mature in June 2017. It did not accept any bids for another t-bill maturing in September.
The central bank has at times used T-bill auctions as one tool to control the exchange rate of the Danish crown, which is pegged to the euro, by declining bids when it has deemed the currency too strong.
($1 = 7.0264 Danish crowns) (Reporting by Stine Jacobsen, editing by Teis Jensen)
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In this enhanced episode, the Arctic thaws and Alaskans must seize the moment to prepare for winter.
Concussions are something many people think are just a temporary injury, not realizing they can bring on other health issues. A West Fargo girl has been suffering from a concussion induced injury for nearly three years.
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First responders are working to clean up after a car drove into a West Ashley business Saturday night.
Emergency units responded to a reported vehicle accident in the 2000 block of Savannah Highway at approximately 5:30 p.m.
Crews arrived to find a single vehicle drove into the building of Holistic Medical Clinic.
The driver was the only person inside of the vehicle and was evaluated by Charleston County EMS then released.
The business was closed and unoccupied at the time of the incident.
Members from the CFD Urban Search and Rescue Team responded to the scene to assess the damage and provide temporary shoring, as needed, to stabilize and secure the building.
The Charleston Police Department is investigating the vehicle accident.
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Police in Kent are looking for the men responsible for robbing a business on Friday. The robbery took place at the University Drive Thru on the 500 block of South Water Street.
Two men entered the business, brandished a handgun and stole money and items. The Kent Police said the suspects fled the scene on foot. KPD asks if anyone has any information about the suspects they are asked to call 330-673-7732.
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HOUSTON-- I believe that our country has reached a tipping point.
We are either going to choose unity as `one nation under god` or not!
If we choose division, I fear this terrorism will continue down the path toward civil war.
ATLANTA (AP) – Dansby Swanson hit an RBI single with two outs in the ninth inning and the Atlanta Braves, boosted by Freddie Freeman’s two home runs, beat the San Diego Padres 5-4 Monday night for a four-game sweep in their first series at SunTrust Park.
Swanson’s bases-loaded hit fell just in front of diving left fielder Allen Cordoba. The Braves have followed a five-game losing streak with five straight wins.
Freeman had four hits and drove in three runs. His second homer tied it in the eighth.
Jim Johnson (2-0) pitched the ninth.
Kurt Suzuki hit a one-out single in the Braves ninth off closer Brandon Maurer (0-1). With two outs, pinch runner Chase d’Arnaud advanced to third on Emilio Bonifacio’s bloop single in front of Cordoba’s dive.
An intentional walk to Ender Inciarte loaded the bases for Swanson, whose first career game-ending hit again fell beyond the reach of a charging Cordoba.
HANOVER, Ind. (AP) — Whoever bought a Hoosier Lotto ticket worth $1.5 million in southern Indiana last fall has until Thursday evening to claim their winnings.
The winning ticket for the Oct. 28, 2017, Hoosier Lotto drawing was sold at a Circle K convenience store in the Ohio River town of Hanover, about 40 miles northeast of Louisville, Kentucky.
All Hoosier Lottery draw game prizes must by claimed within 180 days of the drawing. That means whoever bought the winning Hoosier Lotto ticket has until 5 p.m. EDT Thursday to claim their winnings.
The winning numbers for the game’s Oct. 28, 2017, drawing are: 5-8-28-33-38-40.
The ticket holder should contact the Hoosier Lottery’s customer service at 1-800-955-6886 for specific claim instructions after ensuring that the winning ticket is in a secure place.
FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — Some Colorado State University graduates are suing the school for failing to gain accreditation for its landscape architecture master’s degree program.
In the lawsuit filed last month, 12 graduates allege that the university broke its contract with students, leading them to lose money through decreased earning potential after paying tuition and accumulating debt to attend the Fort Collins school.
Many employers won’t hire landscape architects who haven’t attended an accredited school.
The Coloradoan reported Tuesday that the university declined multiple requests for comment on the lawsuit and the program’s status.
According to documents obtained by the newspaper, professor Jessica Davis told students in an email in April 2017 that there wasn’t enough money to keep the program going and the school was not seeking accreditation.
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WELLFORD, S.C. (WSPA) – A vigil will be held for a woman who disappeared several months ago in Spartanburg County.
Robbie Arlene Turner has been missing since January. Turner was last seen walking along Highway 292 near Ridge Road in Wellford.
Loved ones have been searching for her since and have offered a reward in their search for answers.
A vigil will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday at 137 Ridge Road in an effort to generate leads in the case.
Turner, 52, is described as 5 feet tall and weighs 140 pounds. She was last seen wearing dark pants and coat and had a pink walking cane.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Investigator Gaddy at 864-503-4680 or email him at mgaddy@spartanburgcounty.org.
GRAFTON, Mass. (WHDH) — A female high school student’s body was found on the side of the Mass Pike in Grafton Monday morning.
Police said the body was discovered on the westbound side of the Mass Pike just before 7 a.m. near the North Street overpass in Grafton.
The victim was identified as a student at Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Tech High School. The superintendent said she was a junior in the school’s engineering program. Her name has not been released.
State Police and the Worcester County District Attorney’s office are investigating. Officials are calling it an “unattended death” until an autopsy can determine an exact cause.
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Thousands of spiders create massive spiderweb in New Zealand field while fleeing flooding. "I screamed pretty loudly at my discovery." pic.twitter.com/l3EPI9PhUX
WOBBLY WIDE WEB A Field Covered In A Layer Of Spiderweb Seems Like The Last Thing You See Before A Giant Spider Kills You
Expect to see this very real natural phenomenon used in a giant spider-sequel to "Kong: Skull Island." We'd bet on it.
YEREVAN. – The “Survey for Seismic Protection” Agency of Armenia recorded a magnitude-2.3 earthquake in the country, on Tuesday at 10:49am local time.
The epicenter of this tremor was 18 kilometers west of Stepanavan town in Lori Province.
The hypocenter of the quake was 10 km beneath the surface.
This seismic activity measured magnitude 3, at the epicenter.
The earthquake was felt in Zorashen and Sarapat villages, where it measured magnitude 3.
You are invited to a Perry County Community Day at Linden City Park this Saturday, October 7, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., hosted by the Town of Linden and the Perry County Health Department.
Bring the family for a day of fun and play on the new playground equipment addition at the park.
Hot dogs will be provided by the Linden Fire Department. A photo for publication in the Buffalo River Review will be taken at 11:00.
During a massive campaign rally today in Paris nationalist politician Marine Le Pen was targeted by a far-left loon who rushed the stage and came within inches of the presidential candidate before security forces took action.
The activist disguised herself as a Le Pen supporter carrying flowers and rushed the stage, it took several seconds for the security team to react. Thankfully no-one was hurt. Video Below:
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Le Pen’s security apparatus need to step up their approach; because if that had been a violent attack their response time would have been far too late.
The video at the top of the page is the best view of the event. However, here’s some secondary video:
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DOE Can't Lift Freeze On Uranium Leasing Program
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 8:51 PM EST) -- A federal judge on Friday refused to lift an injunction on a U.S. Department of Energy uranium mining program in southwestern Colorado, saying the department has first to consult with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on estimates of the likely annual water usage of the mines.
U.S. District Judge William J. Martinez denied the DOE’s motion to dissolve the injunction in a suit brought by a host of environmental groups, such as the Center for Biological Diversity and the Sheep Mountain Alliance, over the department’s...
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Newly Released Emails Show Hillary Invited Putin To Clinton Foundation Event
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Hillary Clinton likes to talk a tough game about Russian President Vladimir Putin — but that didn’t stop her from inviting him and other top Russian officials to a Clinton Foundation gala right after she became Secretary of State.
Clinton Foundation director of foreign policy Amitabh Desai sent dozens of invitations to world leaders including then-Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, and Former President of the Soviet Union Mikhail Gorbachev, emails recently obtained by Judicial Watch revealed.
On March 13, 2009, Desai emailed the list of invitations to Assistant Secretary of State Andrew Shapiro, who then forwarded the email to top Clinton aide, Jake Sullivan. This happened at approximately the same time that the newly appointed Clinton tried to “reset” U.S. relations with Russia. – READ MORE
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A female stunt driver has died following an accident on the set of the film Deadpool 2.
According to witnesses, a motorcycle crashed through a window of Shaw Tower near Jack Poole Plaza.
Canada Place is now closed from Burrard Street to Thurlow Street. Two ambulances were called to the scene and left without sirens on.
VPD officers are at the scene, along with investigators from Worksafe BC.
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It appears this is a motorcycle stunt gone wrong for a movie, people on scene won't confirm it's Deadpool 2 pic.twitter.com/wXKGg4B0nI — @FarrahMerali
.@VancouverPD officers survey the scene. Two ambulances were here for some time but left without sirens on. pic.twitter.com/FUiIqJoZ3A — @FarrahMerali
A motorcycle lays on the ground just across from Jack Poole plaza. You can't see here but above it is broken glass pic.twitter.com/zzl5Ag9gYT — @FarrahMerali
If you read William Micklem’s latest EN column — Does Size Matter? In Praise of Smaller Horses — then you’ll love this helmet cam starring Hwin, a 14.1-hand Mustang mare, pinging around the Training cross country course at River Glen Horse Trials.
Team Tredstep rider Elisa Wallace and Hwin added one show jumping rail to their dressage score to finish 11th in their division on 45.0. It’s clear watching the video that Hwin loves her job — look at those pricked ears! Go Hwin. Go Eventing.
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The Board of Mayor and Aldermen for the city of Lexington met in a special called meeting on Tuesday night, November 28th. The board approved $10,000.00 be earmarked for due diligence in applying for a 90/10 Select Tennessee Site Development Grant for the Reeves property at the Industrial Development site. This resolution, as well as the purchase resolution from earlier in the year, are contingent upon purchase approval by…
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On your weekly 100 percent football show today, Morocco has begun campaign to host 2016 World Cup. The Cherifian kingdom on Thursday made big promises to put up a stellar show if they are named as host nation for the 2026 World Cup.
The Club Africa Cups delivered their verdicts this weekend. We know all the qualified teams for the group stage in the Champions League and play-offs for the CAF Cup. We bring you the list of qualifiers and results of the 16th finals return.
And, Egyptian striker from Liverpool Mohammed Salah continues to upset the counters. The Egyptian, who scored his first four goals in the Premier League, confirmed his status as England’s top scorer with 28 goals. This is simply the best performance of a new Reds recruit. For now, he is leading the race for the European Golden boot and is only one goal behind an African player held by Didier Drogba.
Wahany Sambou has details of these and many more stories on Football Planet.
The first time I hold Mitchell and Joni. They are based on the Tiffin Indian containers and constructed as a jewelry box. Each of them can be separated into an individual clutch #GabrielaHearst
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The Ontario Society for the Protection of Animals says 350 of the 600 domestic rats rescued from a North Bay, Ont., residence in December 2016 have found new homes.
On its website, the SPCA said that PetSmart stores across the province held rat 'adopt-a-thons' between Jan. 21 and Feb. 12.
The rats were removed by the SPCA from a North Bay apartment after North Bay Fire and Emergency Services issued an order to remove the rodents from the residence.
Police officers had received earlier reports of a large amount of rats being kept in the unit.
According to the SPCA's website, rats are very social, and the agency recommends adopting two or more so they can keep each other company.
March 30 Ecopetrol SA:
* Ecopetrol announces oil discovery at Santander
* Finding occurred at Boranda-1 well, at a depth of 3.6 kilometers
* Region shows oil sands with a total thickness of 40 meters
* Potential of mature basins in Colombia has been confirmed
* For 2017, Ecopetrol has an exploration budget of us$652 million, with which it will drill 17 wells directly and with partners Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Health insurer Humana is leaving the Affordable Care Act’s public insurance exchanges for next year as it regroups after ending its proposed combination with rival insurer Aetna.
"Creed II." Warner Bros. Right now, all is well in the movie world.
The summer movie season is hitting on all cylinders and looks to be one of the best in history, while as a whole, 2018 is up 8% in ticket sales (which is huge) and could be looking at over $11 billion in revenue by the time the year ends.
That's assuming the good times at the multiplex keep going in the second half of the year.
With big event movies like Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's "Skyscraper" and "Aquaman" yet to come, mixed with more dramatic but equally anticipated titles, like "A Star Is Born" and "Creed II," things are looking positive.
Here are 39 movies coming out before the end of the year that you shouldn't miss:
Andrew Livernois gestures as he answers questions about his decision to run for Belknap County Attorney. Livernois has been serving in the post since last August, when he was chosen by the Belknap County Delegation to succeed Melissa Gulbrandsen who became a Circuit Court judge. (Michael Mortensen/The Laconia Daily Sun)
CAMBRIDGE — Cambridge resident and York University student Jessica Rumboldt has been awarded the Lieutenant-Governor's Visionaries Prize for her research on Indigenous female offenders.
Earlier this week, Rumboldt was one of six to be awarded $2,500 and a write-up in The Walrus magazine at a ceremony held at Queen's Park.
The PhD student said "it was an absolute joy" to participate in the competition process and to have her research recognized.
The Visionaries Prize was created by Ontario's Lt.-Gov. Elizabeth Dowdeswell in 2016 as a platform for creative thinkers to address — and offer solutions to — challenges facing the province and country over the next 50 years.
CHICAGO — A 19-year-old has been charged with murder in the death of 11-year-old Takiya Holmes.
Police charged Antwan C. Jones at about 2 a.m. Wednesday, the Chicago Tribune reports.
A bullet hit Takiya in the head while she was sitting in her mother’s parked car at 65th and King Drive Saturday night.
Chicago police are expected to hold a news briefing about the charges later Wednesday.
Takiya is one of three young children who have been shot in Chicago over the last 3 days. A toddler was shot and killed Tuesday, and a 12-year-old girl remains in critical condition after she was shot this past weekend.
This is a developing story. Check back for details.
Wendy Williams has returned to TV after several weeks off the air.Williams had taken time off earlier this year after revealing she was battling Graves Disease, an immune disorder affecting the thyroid."I pressed the reset button over my entire career while I was off for three weeks," she said. "Reset on everything, reset on like how I'm dealing with my health."Speaking with Amy Robach on "Good Morning America," Williams said, "We as women...we take care of everyone but ourselves" and vowed to put herself first from now on.Last October, Williams passed out during a live taping of her show . She now attributes that to her battle with Graves.----------
Strange footage emerged online of a object appearing in the sky over Jinshitan beach in the city. The video shows the object floating among the clouds before disappearing. Swimmers and beachgoers can be seen observing the ring as it flies above them.
Pear Video Beachgoears were puzzled by the sudden UFO-like appearance in the clouds over Dailan beach
In the video, onlooker Jing Qi said: "There is an unidentified flying object appearing in the sky. Its oval shape is expanding and it's coming towards us closer and closer." Before disappearing, the UFO-like ring changed its shape into a parallelogram. Following the publication of the video, social media users began to speculate on the possible origin of the object on China's version of Twitter, Weibo. According to ET Today, some eyewitnesses suggested the ring could have been formed by a group of insects moving together.
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On Jan. 8, 2017, after serving the Ark. National Guard for 28 years, CMSgt Ricky "Rick" Sowell retired from the 189th Airlift Wing.
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The Federal Reserve won’t lose any sleep over September’s hurricane-dented jobs report showing the first decline in employment in seven years.
Instead, officials are more likely to focus on other signs of an improving labor market and stay on track to raise short-term interest rates again later this year.
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UFC president Dana White has been working on arrangements for this fight and it's finally happening. On Aug. 26 in Las Vegas, Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor will face off in a boxing match.
White made an appearance on SportsCenter and said that UFC champion McGregor firmly believes that he can defeat Mayweather.
“He is absolutely 100% positive that he wins this fight,” White said. “And I stopped doubting Conor McGregor a long time ago. When two men step into the ring or the octagon, anything is possible.”
"He will go after Floyd Mayweather and he will try to knock him out," White added.
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The fight will take place at the T-Mobile Center in Las Vegas at the 154-pound weight class. Both fighters will wear 10-ounce boxing gloves.
Alcides Escobar was one of the least likely Kansas City Royals to belt a home run in extra innings. The light-hitting shortstop had not gone deep in 140 at-bats, and his only long ball this season came on April 17. Escobar, however, sent a drive to left field with two outs in the 14th inning Tuesday night to give the Royals a 2-1 victory over the Minnesota Twins.
MIAMI, Florida (CBSDFW.COM) – Limbani the chimpanzee warmed hearts with his moving reaction upon seeing the human couple who helped raise him.
Tania and Jorge’s reunion with the chimp was captured on camera at the Zoological Wildlife Foundation in Miami in June.
In the video, Limbani is seen yelling for joy before jumping into the arms of his former caregiver Jorge.
ZWF noted that Tania and Jorge can go a couple months without seeing Limbani but his reaction is always the same.
Limbani was born with pneumonia and rejected by his mother, according to ZWF.
They said, “without human intervention and modern medicine he wouldn’t been here today.”
Former UCLA star Lonzo Ball pokes fun at his dad’s outspoken nature in a commercial released in advance of Father’s Day and next week’s NBA Draft.
The Foot Locker commercial begins with likely lottery picks Jonathan Isaac, De’Aaron Fox and Jayson Tatum discussing examples of how their dads have supported them. Then it shows Ball saying “of course there’s that big day when your dad berates your high school coach in front of an entire crowd for not getting you enough touches.”
Later in the commercial, Ball references LaVar Ball’s debates with ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith and proclamations that Lonzo already is better than 2014-15 and 2015-6 NBA MVP Stephen Curry.
Ball is expected to be one of the top picks in the June 22 draft in Brooklyn, New York.
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DETROIT (AP) — The PGA Tour is returning to the Detroit area after a 10-year absence.
Detroit-based Quicken Loans has signed an agreement to host a new PGA Tour event in the Motor City starting next year. Still to be determined is the name of the tournament and when it will be played, though it likely would be two weeks after the U.S. Open.
The tour said Wednesday that the tournament is expected to be held at Detroit Golf Club, a Donald Ross design.
As part of the deal, the company will retain its title sponsorship of the Quicken Loans National this summer, the tournament outside Washington that is run by the Tiger Woods Foundation.
Michigan had the Buick Open from 1958 through 2009, a tournament that Woods won three times.
Changi Airport Group , Singapore Airlines and the Singapore Tourism Board will take an ongoing joint partnership, aimed at promoting inbound travel, to new heights. Under a renewed three-year partnership, the three parties will jointly invest $33.75 million - the highest-ever amount to promote Singapore as an attractive travel destination.
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GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN, Germany — Americans Breezy Johnson and Lindsey Vonn posted the fastest times in World Cup downhill training on Saturday, less than two hours before the race.
Johnson timed 1 minute, 39.52 seconds on the Kandahar course and was 0.29 seconds faster than Vonn, who has won the race in the last two years and three times in total. Sofia Goggia of Italy was 0.01 further back in third.
Training was cancelled on the previous two days, forcing organizers to stage the mandatory session just before the actual race.
Another downhill is scheduled for Sunday in the last weekend of World Cup racing before the Pyeongchang Olympics.
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Broken Bow volunteer firemen are busy today (Wed. 7/4/18) preparing for the city’s firework display. Ten to 15 firemen are cleaning canisters, wiring fuses and setting up the display that consists of 283 shells and 12 cake displays. The largest display cake contains 200 shots and is designed to last 45 seconds Jess Taylor with the Fire Department said. The entire display should last 20 to 30 minutes.
The display is scheduled for 10 p.m. at Melham Park in Broken Bow. In case of rain, Jeff Pflaster with the Fire Department said they will wait to see how long the rain will last and will shoot fireworks after or, if necessary, postpone to another evening.
Triple H Says He’d ‘Dance One More Time’ w/ The Rock Triple H was interviewed recently at the Mumbai Facebook offices and had the following to say about a possible match between he and The Rock: About two years ago, he and I (The Rock) did a backstage promo with each other where we talked about WrestleMania, and the competitive nature of it and it lit up the internet about the possibility of it. It’s something we’ve discussed. It’s just making schedules work, he’s pretty busy I am too. But hey, right place, right time? I’ll dance one more time with The Great One, Rock. (Transcription credit: Sportskeeda) Here is the backstage promo Triple H is referring to: Related: Triple H Comments On Standing For National Anthem & Peaceful Protests Asuka Pus The WWE Locker Room On Notice WWE has released the following video on-line: Asuka has some choice words for the Raw Women’s division, ahead of her debut at WWE TLC on Oct. 22 on the award-winning WWE Network.
Officers responded to a "suspicious pipe" in a dumpster near Bonneville Avenue and Las Vegas Boulevard Thursday afternoon, according to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.
Police said armor was on scene at the 500 block of South 8th Street. Evacuations were completed in the area, and streets were closed as a precaution, Metro Police said.
The City of Las Vegas said a bomb squad gave a "standard response" to investigate potential danger.
Later Thursday evening, Las Vegas Fire and Rescue said the scene had been cleared and the incident ended safely.
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CANCUN, MEXICO (WKOW) -- Nate is already responsible for at least 22 deaths in Central America. Nicaragua was already soaked from two weeks of heavy rain so the additional rain from Nate caused swelling rivers and mudslides. Authorities there had placed the entire area on high alert ahead of the storm.
Friday morning Tropical Storm Nate was sustaining winds of 45 mph and moving swiftly to the northwest at 14 mph. Nate will at least skim Cancun as a Tropical Storm before strengthening to hurricane status Saturday afternoon. As a Category 1 hurricane, Nate should make landfall early Sunday somewhere along the Gulf Coast between New Orleans & Pensacola. Louisiana officials declared a state of emergency and ordered evacuations of some coastal areas and barrier islands. Evacuations have also begun at some offshore oil platforms in the Gulf.
Korea's e-book market has been growing while the wider book industry is shrinking, a recent report from a government agency showed Monday. The report by the Publication Industry Agency of Korea about the general condition of the country's publishing industry showed the industry's total sales amounted to 7.58 trillion won in 2015, down by 3.8 percent from a year ago.
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With the re-emergence of Mikey Garcia 36-0 , much of the talk in many boxing circles has centered on him facing WBO junior lightweight champ Vasyl Lomachenko 7-1 , perhaps later this year for Garcia's WBC lightweight title. Both have publicly addressed the prospect and say they're all for meeting at 135.
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WICHITA, Kan. (AP) – Rainfall in central and eastern Kansas is greening pastures and helping winter wheat, but is delaying corn planting. Most western counties remain dry.
That is the latest assessment Monday from The National Agricultural Statistics Service of crop progress in Kansas.
The agency rated the state’s winter wheat crop as 6 percent excellent, 45 percent good and 33 percent fair. About 16 percent is in poor to very poor condition. About 9 percent of the wheat has now headed.
Kansas farmers have planted just 9 percent of their corn crop. That is well behind the 32 percent that was in the ground by this time a year ago. It is also behind the 18 percent average.
Livestock producers are now 91 percent finished with calving and 96 percent done with lambing.
Europe’s most prolific “re-watcher” has been revealed as a mom and baby who watched “Bee Movie” 357 times this year. Netflix revealed one unnamed UK user as Europe’s most prolific...
WILMINGTON, Vt. (AP) — A private Vermont ski resort that was the setting for ABC’s “The Bachelor Winter Games” is facing foreclosure on several properties.
The Brattleboro Reformer reports foreclosure complaints were issued Friday on Hermitage Club properties in Dover and Wilmington. The club also failed to pay property taxes in both towns. Hermitage recently laid off about 80 people, citing poor weather and cash-flow issues.
Company spokeswoman Meredith Dennes says the foreclosures are needed to help the company reach an agreement.
Wilmington Select Board Vice Chairman John Gannon says news of the foreclosures is “frustrating” because the town had worked out a payment agreement with the club.
The Hermitage Club hosted bachelors and bachelorettes from around the world for “The Bachelor Winter Games,” a four-episode spin-off of “The Bachelor” that ran in conjunction with the Olympics.
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The battle to liberate Raqqa from ISIS is raging in Northern Syria with US forces giving arms and support to the Syrian Democratic Forces who've laid siege to the city.
Jesper Soder is a Swedish teacher who left his job in 2015 to join Kurdish fighters who make up part of the SDF.
Ever since he's been flying in and out of the war-torn nation and now finds himself at the frontline of the battle to retake Raqqa.
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× NOPD: 15-year-old girl kidnapped at bus stop in N.O. East, escapes 2 days later
NEW ORLEANS – A 15-year-old girl was abducted on a New Orleans East bus stop and held for days before managing to escape.
An older man grabbed the girl and shoved her into the trunk of his car on Sunday, October 1, at the intersection of Vincent and Morrison Roads, according to initial reports by the NOPD.
The girl was taken to an unknown location and held there until she managed to escape on October 3.
The kidnapping was not reported until October 5, according to the NOPD.
No further details are available at this time.
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Production of the 2018 Jeep Wrangler will allegedly kick off in November, about seven months after the brand ends production of the Jeep Cherokee at its Toledo Assembly Complex.That's according to a The Toledo Blade report, and while Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has yet to announce a launch date for the next-generation Wrangler, the president of the United Auto Workers Local 12, Bruce Baumhower, confirmed that the plant will start building it in November.In March, Jeep is expected to cease production of the current Wrangler and, in early April, will move production of the Cherokee from the plant to its facility in Belvidere, Illinois.It is reported that it will take approximately five months for the Toledo plant to be retooled in preparation for the 2018 Wrangler. Not too long ago, it emerged that the all-new Wrangler will use aluminum in its construction and, even though it won’t adopt a body made entirely from the lightweight material, this will be a first for the model.
New William Buchan home for July completion in the highly sought-after community of The Trossachs! Prime homesite backs to 600 acre soaring eagle park! Dramatic great room plan with high ceilings and loads of natural light! See attached photos of model home (same plan) plus, this home includes upgraded painted kitchen cabinets and upgraded backyard landscaping! Abundant parks, trails, convenient shopping and highway access! Only 8 new homes remain! Model open daily! Legendary William Buchan quality!
NORFOLK, Va. – Governor Terry McAuliffe is scheduled to speak Monday morning at the opening session of the 2017 Southeastern Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials conference hosted by the Virginia Department of Transportation at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott.
The conference officially started over the weekend and runs through Wednesday. Monday kicks off with a breakfast and opening session. The session will feature Governor McAuliffe, as well as Virginia Secretary of Transportation Aubrey Layne, City of Norfolk Mayor Kenneth Alexander, and a panel discussion of Virginia’s Transportation leaders.
Edmonton police are on the hunt for a suspect who allegedly stabbed a man during a road rage incident last month.
Police said Monday they would like to speak with anyone who witnessed the altercation, which occurred around 11:40 p.m. on Dec. 17 in the area of 75th Street and 78th Avenue.
A 37-year-old man received severe stab wounds in an altercation with another driver, police said. He was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
The suspect's vehicle is described as a silver or grey pickup truck. The suspect left the scene of the stabbing before police arrived.
Anyone with information about the case is asked to call police. A news release was unclear why police waited more than two weeks to ask for the public's assistance.
Bacon Festival is THIS WEEKEND! Not like we’re excited or anything…
Jen Picciano tells us more, and everything else you can sink your teeth into this weekend – on this week’s #ClevelandFeed
Learn about something new and tasty on #CleCooks this morning! Tostones are on the menu from @Sol_Willoughby coming up on @cleveland19news pic.twitter.com/o0TeS92Cl1 — Jennifer Picciano (@jenpicciano) October 1, 2017
In case you missed it, word on the digital street is that SNL's Pete Davidson and the beloved singer Ariana Grande are an item.
They've exchange some cute words on Instagram in the very recent past.
It's obvious they're fans of each other.
The pair first met a year ago when Grande was hosting SNL, at the time, both of them were in relationships (Davidson was dating Larry David's daughter Cazzie and Grande was dating the rapper Mac Miller). Based on the recent social media activity, it's obvious the two kept in touch.
Grande recently posted a photo of Davidson on her Instagram story, which is basically the 2018 version of skywriting "I love this fool."
The last participant to finish the 45th annual Honolulu Marathon did so at around 9:45 p.m. Sunday.
Ayako Hayashi is 81 years old and from Shiki-shi, Japan.
Her official time was 16 hours, 23 minutes, and nine seconds.
While she needed a little help getting to the finish line, Hayashi was all smiles as she received a much-deserved hero’s welcome at Kapiolani Park.
According to marathon officials, Hayashi was one of 32,340 participants who signed up to run in this year’s marathon.
Roughly 14,500 were from Japan, and 4,500 were from the U.S. mainland or international. The rest were local residents.
Rapper and possible God Lil B just uploaded over 30 of his mixtapes onto streaming services. The catalog dates back to his days in the group S.L.A.B. in 2006 and covers most of the prolific rapper’s solo career from 6 Kiss to Illusions of Grandeur to the 101-track 05 Fuck Em and his most recent album, 2017’s Black Ken. So if you were dying to have Lil B’s catalog on any of Apple Music, Spotify or Tidal, the Basedgod has blessed you fervently. Recently, Lil B teamed with Marvel for the release of a new electronic instrumental called “Enter the Depths,” which is also available on streaming. You can listen to the track below and spend some time reuniting with Lil B’s extensive discography on your preferred streaming service.
As a business owner and a multi-account social media manager, I have a myriad of things competing for my attention during the day. It is easy to feel overwhelmed, and there are days I don’t know if I am coming or going. But, I’ve learned a few tricks for staying organized.
The Custer County Foundation Scholarship ceremony is set to begin at 2 p.m. Sunday March 18, 2018 at the One Box Convention Center in Broken Bow.
Sixty-seven scholarships will be awarded to 55 students.
Yoga guru and businessman Ramdev on Sunday said that his company Patanjali Ayurved was in the process of acquiring 150 acres in Jammu and Kashmir to set up a manufacturing unit in the state, which will offer jobs to Kashmiri youth. He also called for a boycott of Chinese goods in India, adding that the country should counter China wherever possible, PTI reported.
“Even the idols of our gods are imported from China,” Ramdev said. “As Indians, we should boycott Chinese products for the reason that it supports Pakistan.”
He also claimed that practicing yoga can help prevent terrorism. “Anyone who masters the art of yoga can never become a terrorist,” he said. “Not a single person who mastered yoga ever became a terrorist in history”.
Way2Wealth's currency report on EURINR
On Monday, the EURINR pair recovered sharply from the low of 68.42 and ended at 68.72 along with huge volume. On the higher side the immediate resistance is at 68.85, sustainable trade above that will only provide buying in the pair for the upside targets of 69.35 then 69.70 levels.
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Roanoke City looks to tackle blighted properties
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Blighted and abandoned properties in Roanoke – its long been an issue. At today’s Council meeting City Manager Bob Cowell talk about providing more “tools” to deal with the issue. Those tools could include improved code enforcement – and partnering with local non-profits to “land-bank” abandoned or blighted properties and vacant lots, then redeveloping them when favorable real estate market conditions exist.
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Magna International Inc. says it is ready to re-envision the large structural parts it supplies out of carbon fiber, the lightweight composite material that customers have been slow to jump into due to cost sensitivities and limited supply. "There is capacity in the market today for carbon fiber," Magna Exteriors President Grahame Burrow said.
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Man shot in the back, 1 in custody in Belmont Central
A man was shot in the back early Wednesday in an apparent domestic incident the Belmont Central neighborhood on the Northwest Side.
The 50-year-old was arguing with someone he knew when they took out a handgun and fired shots at 12:43 a.m. in the 2600 block of North Major, according to Chicago Police.
He was taken to Illinois Masonic Medical Center where his condition was stabilized, police said.
The shooter was taken into custody, police said. Area North detectives were investigating.
Yankees center fielder Aaron Hicks just shut the Angels down with an epic catch.
The New York Yankees had a four-run lead over the Los Angeles Angels at the bottom of the first inning Wednesday night when Luis Valbuena, the Angels’ power-hitting infielder, drove the ball straight down center field with the bases loaded.
It looked liked Valbuena’s hit was headed for a grand slam over the center field fence, but then Hicks leapt high and grabbed it over the wall.
The Angels were dutifully denied.
The Yankees rubbed that epic moment in the Angels’ faces by hijacking the California team’s unofficial slogan and repurposing it with a slow-motion replay.
Despite the shade, the Angels were good sports about the tweet and tipped their hats to Hicks’ talent in the outfield.
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WILMINGTON, NC (WNCN)/WWAY) — Mustard is king of the condiments when it comes to hot dogs.
That’s according to Charlotte’s JJ’s Red Hots.
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JJ’s released released its annual study of the top toppings based on six years of the brand’s sales data.
The World Cup starts today with matches in Delhi and Mumbai."A warm welcome and best wishes to all teams taking part in the FIFA U-17 World Cup. I am sure the World Cup will be a treat for football lovers," the Prime Minister said.Modi will be a part of the World Cup's opening day proceedings, which will include a small ceremony at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.The tournament will be played in six cities -- New Delhi, Navi Mumbai, Kolkata, Guwahati, Kochi and Margao.Modi will be accompanied by FIFA General Secretary Fatma Samoura and Head of FIFA tournaments Jaime Yarza on the inaugural day.Indian football greats I.M. Vijayan, Bhaichung Bhutia and current national team captain Sunil Chhetri are also likely to be a part of the historical moment.
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April 20 Information technology company Mindtree Ltd said consolidated net profit fell 27 percent in the fourth quarter hurt by a foreign exchange loss and fewer client additions.
The lower-than-expected profit came in at 972 million rupees ($15.04 million) for the three months ended March 31, marking the fourth consecutive quarterly profit decline. bit.ly/2opPMde
Analysts on average were expecting consolidated profit at 1.05 billion rupees, Thomson Reuters data showed.
Mindtree incurred a consolidated foreign exchange loss of 288 million rupees in the quarter, against a gain of 31 million rupees a year earlier. Clients added in the fourth quarter dropped 46 percent to 20. ($1 = 64.6450 Indian rupees) (Reporting By Samantha Kareen Nair in Bengaluru; Editing by Sherry Jacob-Phillips)
It’s been shut for several years now but it seems the legacy of KCs is still going strong in Gloucester.
On Friday we posted a list of things you only remember if you’d visited the King of Clubs, which used to be based in Upper Quay Street, and asked for your memories of the place.
And we were blown away with the response.
Just going on comments on the Facebook thread there are more than 40 KCs marriages, 67 KCs babies and nine grandchildren with two more on the way.
Here are some of your memories of romance in the little club with the sticky floor.
And this girl was so nearly a real KC baby, called KC!
In addition we think there were a fair few KCs proposals and, inevitably, a handful of KCs divorces too.
We’d love to hear about your memories of the club.
Get in touch via email or in the comments below.
Cattle at Potts Brother farms make their way across a pasture in Jackson County, Friday, December 30, 2016. Cattle at Potts Brother farms make their way across a pasture in Jackson County, Friday, December 30, 2016.
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GREENVILLE CO., SC (WSPA) – Deputies are searching for a man they say robbed the Wells Fargo Bank on Grove Road Monday afternoon in Greenville County.
The robbery happened around 1:50pm, according to the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office.
Investigators say passed a note demanding money and left the scene with an undisclosed amount of cash.
It is not known whether the suspect was armed at the time of the robbery.
The Sheriff’s Office says the suspect is 5’11” to 6’2″ tall with a slim to medium build. The suspect left in a red or burgundy sedan headed towards White Horse Road.
Investigators ask anyone with information on the suspect’s identity to call Crime Stoppers at 864-23-CRIME.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — At 11-years-old, Paige Anne has accomplished more than most people do in their lifetime.
Paige Anne has sang for the Utah Jazz, several expos and opened for YouTube sensation Alex Boye. But, the list doesn’t stop there. The pre-teen singer is also scheduled to sing for the Arizona Diamondbacks and the preteen singer remains poised and fearless in the face of hundreds, if not thousands of faces, she sings for.
“I love to sing,” Paige Anne, a local singer, told KID Newsradio. “I usually just find a spot and stare at it. Usually it’s my mom or someone that I know or I just stare at a random person’s face and see what their expressions are.”
The self-proclaimed 80’s music fan chose to sing an old favorite from her the musical A Chorus Line.
“I just love and it’s really a good one that shows my voice,” Paige Anne said. “I’ve always have loved it and I’ve done it for a long time.”
You can view Paige Anne’s full performance in the video below.
BRENTWOOD — Police are investigating a solo accident that sent the driver to a local hospital, authorities said Monday.
Just before 3:15 a.m., firefighters received word of the crash at O’Hara Avenue and Lone Tree Way, East Contra Costa Fire Protection District battalion chief Craig Auzenne said.
Seven firefighters arrived aboard two engines with a battalion chief, meeting police and an ambulance at the intersection. They found the vehicle north of O’Hara on its side with its driver already out, Auzenne said. The vehicle suffered major damage.
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After setting up a REACH medical helicopter landing space at nearby Freedom High School, the driver was flown to a local hospital. No word was immediately available Monday on the driver’s condition.
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Kim Kardashian West has been pictured at the White House ahead of talks with Donald Trump over prison reform.
The reality TV star was pictured wearing a smart black pant suit with lime green shoes as she arrived in Washington DC on Wednesday.
The surprise meeting was first reported by Vanity Fair magazine, who said she was due to speak to President Trump and his son-in-law and senior adviser Jared Kushner.
The talks will involve prison reform and Alice Marie Johnson, a grandmother who is in prison for a first-time non-violent drug offence.
Kardashian West is thought to have been involved in private discussions with Mr Kushner and his wife Ivanka Trump for several months.
It is believed the Keeping Up With The Kardashians star will be joined by her lawyer and the meeting will take place in the Oval Office.
Mumbai, Oct 6 (IANS) Luxury automobile major Mercedes-Benz India on Friday reported a rise of 41 per cent in its sales for the July-September 2017 quarter.
According to the company, its sales during the period under review increased to 4,698 units from 3,327 units sold during the like period of last year.
The company attributed the sales growth to "an exceptionally high demand for the all New Long Wheelbase E-Class Sedan".
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PARIS, April 18 (Reuters) - Retailer Casino posted slower first-quarter sales growth on Tuesday that reflected weakening sales at its Geant Casino hypermarkets in France, and sluggishness at its recession-hit Brazilian market.
Casino, whose credit rating was cut to junk by Standard & Poor's in March 2016 and which has been criticised by U.S. activist fund Muddy Waters, is under pressure to show it can revive profits in France as conditions in Brazil remain tough.
Casino, which controls Brazil's Grupo Pao de Acucar , posted first-quarter sales of 9.321 billion euros ($9.92 billion).
Excluding acquisitions, currency effects and revenue on fuel, sales rose by 3.1 percent, a slowdown from 5.1 percent growth in the fourth quarter of 2016.
($1 = 0.9396 euros) (Reporting by Dominique Vidalon; Editing by Sudip Kar-Gupta)
LeAnne Taylor and Tess Maune dress up to celebrate July 4th. There's even an appearance from America's 16th president, Abraham Lincoln.
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THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN OMAHA/VALLEY HAS ISSUED A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR FREEZING DRIZZLE…WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY.
* TIMING…DRIZZLE WILL CONTINUE IN NORTHEAST NEBRASKA AND WEST CENTRAL IOWA FOR SEVERAL HOURS EARLY THIS MORNING. THERE MAY BE A BREAK IN ACTIVITY FOR A TIME AROUND SUNRISE BEFORE DRIZZLE PICKS UP AGAIN. TEMPERATURES ARE FORECAST TO REMAIN BELOW FREEZING THROUGH ABOUT NOON, SO ANY FREEZING DRIZZLE THAT DOES OCCUR WILL REMAIN ON SURFACES UNTIL THEN.
* MAIN IMPACT…SLIPPERY ROADS AND SIDEWALKS WILL CAUSE HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS. DRIVERS AND WALKERS ARE ADVISED TO USE CAUTION WHILE VENTURING OUT THIS MORNING. ICE ACCUMULATIONS WILL ONLY AMOUNT TO A COUPLE OF HUNDREDTHS OF AN INCH, BUT THIS IS ENOUGH TO CAUSE PROBLEMS.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR FREEZING DRIZZLE MEANS THAT PERIODS OF FREEZING DRIZZLE WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES, AND USE CAUTION WHILE DRIVING.
The "Mixed Collection Exhibition," where some paintings belonging to collector Serda Güvenç will be exhibited, is meeting art lovers at Trump Art Gallery (TAG).
Trump Art Gallery, which is at the Trump Towers Shopping Mall, is hosting a new exhibition featuring works from the collection of Serda Güvenç. In the exhibition, where a contemporary anthology will take place, works of master artists, such as Ali Atmaca, Hakan Ada, İsmail Ateş, Nedret Yaşar, Memduh Kuzay, Rasin Berk, Yiğit Yazıcı and Yurdanur Şentürk, will welcome visitors.
Curated by Bülent Aydın, the exhibition can be seen at Trump Art Gallery, on the B3 floor of Trump Towers Shopping Mall, until June 25.
1:07 Blues defenseman Alex Pietrangelo prepares for NHL Winter Classic Pause
1:13 It's a girl! First local baby of the new year born at St. Elizabeth's
2:41 Kristen Poshard talks about personal tragedy and her new position with Madison County
1:46 Hall of Famer Chris Pronger returns to the ice for Winter Classic Alumni Game
1:20 Blues forward David Perron talks about the NHL Winter Classic
3:30 Woman charged with felony in connection with Monday incident near Marissa
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1:40 State champion high school football team comes home as heroes
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ST. LOUIS, MO (KTVI) - Lisa Padden, the owner of The Personal Gift Basket Company, visits Fox 2 News at 11 to show us some of her great creations. Administrative Assistant Day is Wednesday, April 26th and she has great basket ideas to share with you to gift to whoever helps you keep you place of business a float everyday.
Also, you can customize the perfect personalized basket for that special someone just in time for Mothers Day, Father's Day and even for the Graduates or newly weds in your life.
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MONTEVIDEO, URUGUAY—The Canadian men’s team missed its second chance to qualify for the 2019 Rugby World Cup, falling 70-60 to Uruguay after a two-game, aggregate-goals series.
Uruguay beat the Canadian squad 32-31 in the second leg on Saturday at Estadio Charrua to solidify the victory. The Uruguayan team won the first leg in Vancouver last weekend, 38-29.
Canada will have one final chance via a repechage tournament in November, likely in France. There, the 21st-ranked Canadian men will likely face several higher-ranked countries for the tournament’s final berth.
Canada has never missed a Rugby World Cup. A loss to the 17th-ranked U.S. Eagles last summer marked the first time they had failed to qualify on the first attempt.
No. 18 Uruguay slots into Group D for next year’s tournament in Japan as America 2, alongside No. 4 Australia, No. 7 Wales, No. 10 Fiji and No. 12 Georgia.
Which boy is the best boy?
Only you can answer that question by continuing to vote in our poll, which will eventually determine the most loved actor on TV. Currently, Outlander's Sam Heughan has amassed the most votes by far, meaning he could win a third year in a row, but at this point, it's still anyone's game. Seriously! Anyone could win!
This time, it's every man for himself as we'll only be taking the top eight to the next round. That means your vote is extra important, because just one vote could be the difference between making it and losing out on round four.
DAR ES SALAAM/NAIROBI, June 14 Acacia Mining and Tanzanian have agreed to talks to try to settle a festering dispute over taxes, royalties and exports, sending shares in the gold mining company higher. London-listed shares in Acacia, which is majority owned by Canada's Barrick Gold Corp., jumped as much as 11 percent to 303 pence and were 7.7 percent higher at 1436 GMT, outpacing sector rivals.
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Police, fire service medals announced
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GUWAHATI, Aug 14 - The Central government today announced police medals for meritorious service on the occasion of Independence Day to eleven personnel. The awardees are Superintendent of Police Prasanta Saikia, Inspector Sidheswar Bora (Dibrugarh), ASI Chandi Ram Nath (STF), ASI Kulendra Basumatary (SB), ASI Dipak Borah (Siloni), ASI Hiranya Das (Guwahati), Havildar Paresh Rajkhowa (PTC), Head Constable Dapanti Doley (Guwahati), NK (UB) Hitesh Barman (CID), Constable Kutubuddin Ahmed (APRO) and WPC (UB) Dibya Mohan (Guwahati). Fire service: On the occasion of this years Independence Day, Presidents Fire Service Medal for Distinguished Service has been awarded to Senior Station Officer (Panbazar) Abdur Rahman. The Fire Service Medal for Meritorious Service has been awarded to Sub Officer (Panbazar) Kiron Saloi and Leading Fireman (Panbazar) Bimal Chandra Das.
Houston has claimed WR Sammie Coates off waivers from the Cleveland Browns.
Coates, 24, was originally drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the third round (87th overall) of the 2015 NFL Draft out of Auburn. He spent two seasons with the Steelers before joining the Cleveland Browns in 2017. For his career, he has compiled 28 receptions for 516 yards (18.4 avg.) and two receiving touchdowns in 32 regular season games played (six starts). In 2016, Coates posted career highs of 21 receptions for 435 yards (20.7 avg.) and two touchdowns in 14 regular season games played (five starts). Coates (6-1, 210) has also returned six kickoffs for 150 yards (25.0 avg.) in his NFL career and appeared in all four of Pittsburgh’s postseason games from 2015-16.
Richland County deputies are investigating a shooting that sent one man to the hospital.
Deputies say the victim was staying in the 100 block of Silo Court when shots were fired.
The victim was struck multiple times.
Deputies are trying to find the suspects responsible.
If you have any information about this incident, you are urged to contact Crimestoppers in any of the following ways: Call 1-888-CRIME SC (888-274-6372) or visit www.midlandscrimestoppers.com and email a tip. Your identity will be kept anonymous, and if your tip leads to an arrest, you could be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000.
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Armenia's President Serzh Sargsyan, who is now in Bishkek on a working visit, participated in the Eurasian Economic Supreme Council session with other EEU member state heads of states - President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko, President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev, President of Kyrgyzstan Almazbek Atambayev, President of Russia Vladimir Putin and President of Moldova Igor Dodon, who was invited to the session. Earlier, Moldova received association with the European Union, and now to the Memorandum of Cooperation with the EEU it also received observer status in it.
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Hurricane Fabio expected to begin weakening far off Mexico
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Hurricane Fabio appears to be reaching its peak strength off Mexico's Pacific Coast and forecasters predict it will begin steadily weakening Wednesday as it moves farther out to sea, posing no threat to land.
The U.S. National Hurricane Center said the Category 2 storm had sustained winds of 110 mph (175 kph) late Tuesday. It was centered about 680 miles (1,100 kilometers) southwest of the southern tip of the Baja California Peninsula and was moving west-northwest at 15 mph (24 kph).
At one point, forecasters had thought Fabio might become a major hurricane, but the center said the storm likely wouldn't gain any more power and probably weaken to a tropical storm by Thursday.
UPDATE 1-S.Korean consortium led by Newlake preferred bidder for Arrium - administrator
SYDNEY, June 15 A South Korean private equity syndicate led by Newlake Alliance and JB Asset Management has been named as the preferred bidder in the sale process for troubled Australian steel group Arrium Ltd, Arrium's financial administrator confirmed on Thursday.
Disney’s Frozen now has its Broadway stars. Princess sisters (well, queen and princess sisters) Elsa and Anna will be played by Broadway veterans Caissie Levy and Patti Murin, respectively, the New York Times reports. Murin starred in the critically favored Lysistrata Jones and appeared in Xanadu. Levy was recently Fantine in the Les Misérables revival, but her turn as Elphaba in the 2008 Los Angeles production of Wicked should give theater lovers faith that she’ll be able to hit the same notes Idina Menzel (the original Elphaba) conquered in the movie’s Oscar-winning song “Let It Go.” The stage adaptation is set to open in Denver this summer, before moving to Broadway for the 2018 season in the spring.
Hanover County and the town of Ashland citizens will have the opportunity to safely dispose of unused or expired pharmaceuticals and medications at the Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The event is in cooperation with the Ashland Police Department and Hanover County Public Works.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday that recognising Jerusalem as his country’s capital “makes peace possible”, after widespread international criticism of the US decision to do so.
Netanyahu said the move by US President Donald Trump “doesn’t obviate peace, it makes peace possible because recognising reality is the substance of peace, it’s the foundation of peace,” as he arrived for talks with EU foreign ministers in Brussels.
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In this Oct. 4, 2017 photo, Deanna Richeson, president and CEO of the Michigan Lodging and Tourism Association, speaks at a news conference in the Anderson House Office Building, in Lansing, Mich. She is among the opponents of legislation that would restrict local governments' crackdown on short-term vacation rentals. David Eggert AP Photo
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CANTON, Ohio– A health advisory is now in effect for Stark County because of elevated concentrations of ozone, Canton City Health Commissioner James Adams said on Wednesday.
The air quality index was 105 on Tuesday afternoon. That is considered unhealthy for sensitive groups, like people with respiratory diseases, children and older adults.
“People in these sensitive groups should consider limiting prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion,” the Canton City Health Department said.
More information on air quality conditions can be found here
CINCINNATI, Ohio — A little boy who touched hearts all over Ohio has passed away after battling cancer.
Cincinnati.com reports that Walter Zayne “SuperBubz” Herbert, 6, had undergone more than two years of treatment for neuroblastoma. He went into remission this past spring, but the cancer returned last month as stage 4.
His family made the announcement on Facebook, saying “He was pain free and surrounded by loved ones.”
The post continued:
“He put up one amazing fight against cancer! Toughest kid we’ve ever known. He amazed us daily! His smile was infectious and his laugh was music to our ears. We know he is now watching over us and finally able to be the carefree child he was meant to be. Heaven gained another angel today. We just ask you to continue to pray for our family. Each sibling is handling things differently.
The 2017 regular season and the upheaval on the coaching staffs at Oregon and Oregon State are over, and both schools have come out of it well.
Oregon State's hire of Jonathan Smith and Oregon's hire of Mario Cristobal won't be attention-grabbers nationally, but I think both resonate within their respective programs.
Smith is an OSU graduate and a living link to the Beavers' best season in recent history. Cristobal is enthusiastic and gives the Ducks a chance to retain at least some of their coaching staff and much of the momentum generated by Oregon's step forward in 2017.
The O's John Canzano goes behind the scenes on coach Willie Taggart's decision to leave Oregon and UO athletic director Rob Mullens' decision to promote Cristobal.
April 24 (Reuters) - Azimut Holding SpA:
* SHAREHOLDERS APPROVE BUY-BACK OF UP TO 28.0 MILLION SHARES, EQUAL TO 19.55 PERCENT OF ISSUED SHARE CAPITAL Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
Chinese politics in the main is carried out in the shadows, shielded from public scrutiny and producing pre-determined outcomes through a process termed democracy according to socialism with Chinese characteristics.
China's rubber-stamp legislature, the National People's Congress, is no different, with the nearly 3,000 delegates unfailingly voting according to the program handed down to them by the Communist Party leadership.
This year's session saw the approval of constitutional amendments allowing President Xi Jinping to continue in office for an unlimited number of terms and reappointing him as head of state by a margin of 2,970 to none.
More than ever, the rank and file of the one-party authoritarian state appear as faceless cogs and silhouettes in the wheel of governance, devoid of personal views that might clash with the leadership's and content to serve a regime that has delivered relative prosperity and political stability to China for four decades.
Temperatures hit an icy -5c in Harrogate this morning as Harrogate drivers - and buses - slowed to a crawl in the coldest day of winter so far.
Despite lighter traffic with some schools having already broken up in town for Christmas, the major roads into the town centre were still clogged up as traffic took a cautious approach on icy roads.
The congestion effected buses, too, and The Harrogate Bus Company posted that some of its most popular services - our 1A, 1B and 1C buses - were experiencing delays.
Harrogate temperatures have now risen to 0c but are expected to fall back this afternoon from 4pm.
Overnight temperatures locally tonight into Tuesday will drop to -2C and tomorrow will be another cold day, though, perhaps, a smidgen warmer than of late.
There may have been very minor snow flurries in Harrogate yesterday, Sunday, but the good news for drivers is that snow is not forecast at all this week.
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Body of Light"_ Photographic Explorations by Barbara Jean McHugh
The photographs in this exhibit were originally created by the artist some thirty years ago. Using light as a paint brush and the human form as canvas she literally shaped her personal vision in such a way as to awaken intimate feelings in the viewer.
Created before digital photography existed, these analog explorations channeled ideas and feelings of intimacy, sensuality, discovery and the simple joy of the human body.
The works to be on display literally shine a light on the viewers' own idea of what beauty is and transmits the deep sense of wonder that Barbara saw through the viewfinder decades ago.
This exhibition runs thru March 25, 2017
About British Red Cross Ceredigion Carers Support Service
The British Red Cross Ceredigion Carers Support Service provides information, advice and emotional support to adult, young adult carers in the county. Two Support Workers, one in the North and one in the South of the county, can provide one-to-one support for a carer and signpost to other relevant organisations. There are regular adult support groups (see separate records), where carers can meet a Support Worker as well as other carers in similar circumstances. They also provide manual handling, and every day first aid training.
North Dakota judge will decide whether woman who admitted killing pregnant neighbor so she and her boyfriend could keep the baby should get a sentence other than life in prison without parole.
In case you haven't heard, South Korea is going through a bit of a crisis. And, for once, it has nothing to do with Kim Jong-un and his North Korean military invading the south with .
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Journalists from around the state discuss the news of the week with host Bill Bryant. Scheduled guests: Ryland Barton, Kentucky Public Radio; Daniel Desrochers, Lexington Herald-Leader; and Deborah Yetter, Louisville Courier Journal.
About Peaceful Place Day Centre
Peaceful Place operates a Day Centre five days a week, which focuses on providing active, stimulating and person centred activities in a safe and friendly environment, as well as community based activities that enable people to continue to live life to the fullest. It also provides advocacy services to people living with young onset dementia and regular support groups for carers and those with a young onset dementia diagnosis.
Showing off the Kershaw County Sheriff's Office's sixth consecutive DUI enforcement Agency of the Year award for departments of its size are deputies Brad Gerrald, Mark Bass, Jerry Barnwell and Jarrett Greenway; Lt. Scott Myers; Kershaw County Sheriff Jim Matthews; and Sgt.
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Ben Stokes was earlier included in England's squad for the upcoming Ashes series in Australia (AFP Photo)
AMMAN, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Syrian rebels said on Saturday they had brought down a Russian warplane in an area of northern Syria that has seen heavy air strikes, and two rebel sources said they had captured the pilot who was badly injured.
A rebel source said the Sukhoi plane was shot down over Khan al-Subl town near the city of Saraqeb, close to a major highway that has come under fierce air attack and attempts to advance on the ground by the Syrian army and Iranian-backed militias.
Two rebel sources said the pilot was badly injured after escaping the crash by parachute. A third rebel source said he was killed. There was no immediate comment from the Russian or Syrian armies. (Reporting by Suleiman Al-Khalidi; Editing by Peter Graff)
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas to seek ‘immediate review’ of state court decision that halted 2 executions set for Monday.
The dismissal order meted by the Office of the Ombudsman against Dumanjug mayor Gungun Gica is set to be implemented today.
As of 1 p.m. Department of Interior and Local Government in Central Visayas (DILG 7) director Rene Burdeos said that he is currently waiting for an official report from DILG provincial director Jerome Gonzales who personally went to Dumanjug to serve the order against Gica.
Responding to unverified reports that Gica was allegedly not in his office when the order was served, Burdeos explained that the order can be posted in the office of the mayor.
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Amal Clooney is a golden goddess!
The 39-year-old human rights lawyer turned heads in Los Angeles on Thursday, stepping out to the William Vintage & Farfetch Unveiling of the Gianni Versace Archive in a flashy number.
Clooney went glam for the outing, donning a shimmering gold chainmail dress from Versace's fall 1994 line, which she styled with strappy metallic heels and dangly earrings.
She topped off the look with a black-and-gold clutch and a light red pout.
TAIPEI, Taiwan -- The moment we've been waiting for is finally here.
The Taoyuan Airport MRT trail run will expand to individual riders at 8 a.m. tomorrow along all its 21 stations.
Spots will be handed out free of charge and on a first-come first-served basis. Wannabe passengers can line up for a pass at any of the 21 stations at 7:40 a.m., 9:40 a.m., 11:40 a.m. and 1:40 p.m. An estimated 20,000 passengers will be allowed to ride each day.
The most number of passes will be distributed at Taipei Main Station, where 1,200 will be up for grabs in each session.
The daily operating hours for the trial run are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Passengers headed to the airport will also be able to check their bags at Taipei Main Station and collect them upon arriving at their terminal (applicable for now only to those on China Airlines, EVA Air, Mandarin Airlines and Uni Air flights).
The line will begin full operations at discounted fares on March 2. Trial runs were opened to groups two weeks ago.
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The Ohio Department of Transportation announced that Interstate 90 pavement repairs will have crews closing various eastbound lanes between state Routes 306 and 615 from 7 p.m. Oct. 6 to 6 a.m. Oct. 7.
Overnight Oct. 9 through Oct. 13, crews will close various lanes on I-90 eastbound and/or westbound between Routes 306 and 615 from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. to perform pavement repair operations.
ODOT also announced there will be single lane closures on I-90 westbound near River Road between 7 p.m. Oct. 9 and 6 a.m. Oct. 10 to install a detector loop in the pavement.
On Oct. 10 there will be single-lane closures on I-90 westbound under the Rockefeller Road overpass between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. so crews can install a detector loop in the pavement.
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Welcome to our group test of horse shampoos and washes. All of the washes in this group test have been thoroughly tested by busy yard owner and hunting enthusiast Harriet Rimmer. Find out what she thought below.
Botanica’s official description
Botanica Cleansing Wash is a natural antiseptic wash designed to clean, sterilise and soothe the skin.
Harriet’s first impressions
This looked like a medicinal shampoo that was very herbal. I thought it might not be suited as a standard wash for big yards. It also had an unusual smell.
Overview of performance
This wash was effective on mud fever and other skin irritations. I would say it was more of a lotion that a wash. The bottle also needed a very good shake to froth up and mix with water.
Harriet’s likes and dislikes
This wash cut through dried sweat and scurf really well, plus was very good on cases of mud fever. I didn’t like the smell of it, which lingered on your hands for a while.
Heading into Saturday night’s game against the Pelicans at Target Center, Wolves wing Andrew Wiggins is just 19 points away from hitting 6,000 for his career.
Wiggins, who is 22 years old and 343 days as of Feb. 2, would be the sixth-youngest player in league history to score 6,000 points. Those who were younger: LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Carmelo Anthony, Kobe Bryant and Tracy McGrady.
That’s a Hall of Fame group. Certainly not bad company to be in.
On the season, Wiggins is averaging 17.9 points per game. He’s had to make some sacrifices with the team acquiring Jimmy Butler this offseason, but it hasn’t seemed to be a problem and it’s worked out for everyone with the Wolves sitting at 33-22 overall, fourth in the Western Conference and sixth overall.
We’ll see if Wiggins can hit 6,000 on Saturday night. Tipoff is set for 8 p.m.
A Chinese court temporarily stopped America’s largest memory-chip maker, Micron Technology Inc., from selling a range of products in China, two rival manufacturers said, escalating a battle the companies are waging over allegations of trade-secrets theft and patent infringement.
The patent ruling Tuesday in favor of Micron’s rivals comes as U.S. accusations of intellectual-property theft by Chinese businesses and tariff threats increase tensions between Washington and Beijing.
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The Steelers signed linebacker Austin Gearing, the team announced Monday. They released receiver Canaan Severin to make room.
Gearing was a tryout player at Steelers’ rookie minicamp in May but was not signed.
Gearing played in 44 games in four seasons at the University of Miami (Ohio). He made 38 tackles, six for a loss, with four sacks and three forced fumbles last season.
He began his college career as a quarterback, completing 24 of 54 passes for 188 yards as a redshirt freshman in 2013.
The Steelers originally signed as an undrafted college free agent out of Virginia in 2016. He spent his rookie season on injured reserve after injuring his shoulder in training camp.
The Steelers waived Severin in May before re-signing him a few weeks later.
DETROIT (AP) – A man who says his career suffered after he posted a photo of himself wearing a Santa Claus costume and holding a semi-automatic rifle has cleared a key hurdle in a lawsuit against the state of Michigan.
Calvin Congden’s lawsuit can proceed on his First Amendment claim and other arguments. Federal Judge Mark Goldsmith released a decision Tuesday.
Congden, an Army veteran, worked for Michigan’s Child Protective Services division. He says he lost favor with managers after posting his Santa photo on Facebook.
Congden says a manager told co-workers that he “looked crazy” and warned them to be careful. The state says Congden eventually resigned under a settlement with his union.
Congden says the state illegally retaliated against him because of his Facebook post and complaints to others.
Sumo wrestlers Kelly Gneiting, right, and Byambajav Ulambayar, left, prepare to spar during LivingSocial's Sumo + Sushi tour Sunday, June 2, 2013, at Fremont Studios in the Fremont neighborhood of Seattle. Each date of the eight-city tour includes a three-course sushi meal and sake for attending guests.
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Gospel singer, songwriter & worship leader Anthony Evans has been on The Voice, and has already recorded 6 studio albums. His new single “See You Again” is off of his latest album “Back To Life.” He explains where the inspiration for the title of this album came from, and what he felt he had to come “back to life” from.
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He talks about going on tour with his family, and how they felt about him releasing an album that includes R&B. Plus, he shares a powerful and inspiring quote, and even reveals details about his next project! Click on the audio player to hear more in this exclusive interview from “Get Up! Mornings With Erica Campbell.”
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Weber went off for 15 points (7-11 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, three steals, and one assist in 34 minutes during Monday's 118-115 loss to the Nets.
Weber led the team in minutes and steals while contributing a career high scoring total. He has seen 20-plus minutes in each of the last three games, and Weber is getting the nod over veteran backup point guard Mario Chalmers, who was a healthy scratch.
ARLINGTON – Could you tell if this gun was real or fake?
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That's the concern for Arlington Police who are seeing more and more fake weapons including this one which they say is one of the most realistic they've seen.
Arlington police say they've recovered ten BB guns, or real looking fake guns, used in crimes since January.
The fear is that there's no way an officer or citizen could quickly determine whether a gun is real or fake which could lead to a deadly consequence.
London - Commcise, the provider of integrated commission management and research evaluation solutions, has announced the implementation of CommciseBUY at Pictet Asset Management (Pictet AM) who manage over EUR150bn in a range of asset classes globally.
The Commcise solution enables Pictet AM portfolio managers, analysts and management to evaluate broker research. As part of the on-going support provided to Pictet AM, Commcise is receiving research service interaction data directly from Pictet AM's research providers. This is used to help validate research payments in line with the ESMA and FCA policies in MiFID II.
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Munich Cardinal Reinhard Marx, 64, has emboldened his priests to give homosexuals a liturgical "encouragement” [German: "Zuspruch"] adding, “I don’t see any problems with this.”Talking to the(February 3), Marx claimed that he does not want his words to be understood as a general approval of blessing gay pseudo-marriages, although this is exactly the effect his statement will have, and Marx knows it.Marx answered the question whether gay couples could be blessed by saying, “Yes, there are no general solutions.” He wants to introduce gay-blessings with the "case by case" trick and is claiming that blessing gay couples belongs to those things "which cannot be regulated”, although the Church and the Gospel consider every homosexual act a mortal sin.Nevertheless, Marx wants to burden the parish priests with the decision whether to bless [gravely immoral] homosexual couples or not. Soon, the refusal to bless gay couples will be a reason to fire priests in Germany.
OTTAWA: The Senate has passed a bill to make the national anthem gender neutral despite some Conservative senators' opposition.
The Senate gave its approval to change the second line of the anthem from “in all thy sons command” to “in all of us command.”
The legislation will now only need the royal assent of the Governor General before it becomes a law.
Liberal MP Mauril Belanger had pushed the legislation for years.
Belanger passed away two months after the Commons passed the bill in June 2016.
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Coach Scott Brooks said the Wizards are hoping Wall (knee) will be cleared for 5-on-5 work by the end of the week, Chris Miller of NBC Sports Washington reports.
To date, Wall has remained limited to 5-on-0 work, but Brooks noted that the point guard had his best workout on Sunday since undergoing knee surgery back in late-January. Wall, who has not played since Jan. 25, will likely need to log a couple of full-contact practices before returning to game action, but if he's able to play 5-on-5 by the end of the week, there's a chance he could be back on the floor for the Wizards before the calendar turns to April. Regardless, the hope is that Wall is able to log at least a handful of games before the start of the postseason, which seems likely, considering Washington plays six games between Apr. 1 and the end of the regular season on Apr. 11.
March 29 Lupin Ltd
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West Orange – Stark High School Career Center Precision machine students competed last weekend in USA Speed Skills Precision Machine State Contests in Corpus Christi. Keegan Wilkerson (center student in attached photo) won first place in state in the speed skills on-site precision machine contest. He also won state “Best of Show” in the state project competition.WOS precision machine students also earned blue ribbons in the State project competition. They are (see attached photo) Carlos Gutierrez, Ja’Coven Hinson, Wilkerson, Elijah Haskins, and Roberto Artiga.Carlo Paulino is their instructor.
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Niku with goal and two assists, Moose beat Admirals to extend win streak
MILWAUKEE — Sami Niku had a goal and two assists as the Manitoba Moose won their fifth straight game, downing the Milwaukee Admirals 5-1 on Saturday in American Hockey League action.
Brody Sutter, Nic Petan, JC Lipon and Brendan Lemieux also scored for the Moose (31-10-5) while Eric Comrie stopped 39 shots for the win.
Emil Pettersson found the back of the net for the Admirals (21-20-4), who are on a six-game slide. Anders Lindback kicked out 32-of-37 shots in defeat.
Manitoba went 1 for 6 on the power play while Milwaukee failed to score on three chances with the man advantage.
James Mackler, a Nashville attorney and Iraq War veteran, will on Monday become the first Tennessee Democrat to announce plans to run in 2018 for the state's U.S. Senate seat held by U.S. Sen. Bob Corker , R-Tennessee. Mackler cited his military background repeatedly in a news release provided to The USA Today Network - Tennessee ahead of the formal announcement, saying he's "running to restore respect, honesty, and most importantly, integrity in Washington."
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MUMBAI: Indian cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar on Monday praised popular singer Sunidhi Chauhan and called her one of the finest singers in the country.
Last week, Sunidhi praised Sachin's upcoming film 'Sachin: A Billion Dreams' and posted on Twitter: "Now I would be able to say I know sir Sachin a little. Been waiting to hear your story from you."
In reply, Sachin took to the micro-blogging site on Monday and wrote: "Many thanks Sunidhi Chauhan. Hope you like the film. One of India's finest singing talents. Keep singing, keep shining."
'Sachin: A Billion Dreams', a docu-feature, has been directed by London-based writer-filmmaker James Erskine.
The film will capture the phenomenal rise of Tendulkar. It will have aspects of his life which have never been seen before. Some old footage of Tendulkar playing cricket, some landmark events would be woven into the movie, which aims to tell the ace cricketer's journey from childhood till now.
The film will release on May 26.
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- WWE posted this collection of fireworks to celebrate the 4th of July today.
- WWE NXT Women's Champion Shayna Baszler will be appearing on tonight's NXT episode as WWE posted the following teaser:
Who's next for The Queen of Spades? After another successful title defense against the tenacious Toni Storm at the NXT U.K. Championship special. NXT Women's Champion Shayna Baszler will appear live on WWE NXT. Having conquered the likes of Storm, Nikki Cross and Dakota Kai in recent weeks, what will the dominant champion have to say as her potential challengers attempt to keep pace?
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Washington (AP) – The White House says President Donald Trump is coming to South Carolina.
Spokesman Sean Spicer told reporters at a briefing on Tuesday that the president will travel to Charleston on Friday to attend the roll out of the first Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner from the aircraft maker’s campus.
Spicer said the trip has been months in the making.
Trump hasn’t visited South Carolina since he captured the state’s GOP presidential primary last year.
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Apparently, just because you are one of the best players in the league, doesn't mean you splurge on concert tickets.Houston Texans star J.J. Watt was spotted in the cheap seats section watching the Zac Brown Band Monday night at RodeoHouston.Allison Jones snapped a quick pic of Watt enjoying the show.She said he was in section 608, row E sitting on the stairs."It was pretty amazing. We were jamming out to Zac Brown and I had seen a man sit down out of the corner of my eye but I paid no real attention to him. A little later I looked over and grabbed my husband and said 'Holy cow that's JJ Watt!' We were stunned and tried to be cool and respect his privacy," Jones said.Jones said she didn't want to bother him, but that her husband said, "God bless you, sir. We love you.""As Harvey survivors, it was really great to see him. He's done so much for our community," Jones said.Watt has been known to be a big fan of the Zac Brown Band, appearing in commercials with them and attending previous concerts.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A White House official said on Friday that there has been no discussions or considerations about firing Deputy U.S. Attorney General Rod Rosenstein.
President Donald Trump had appeared to raise that possibility earlier on Friday when asked whether he retained confidence in Rosenstein in the fallout over a Republican memo about the ongoing Russia probe. “You figure that one out,” Trump had replied.
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Buses of school children are on the way, but in this quiet moment before the doors open, has the exhibits at the state History Museum almost to herself as she leads a couple of visitors through the museum. In front of a floor-to-ceiling, hand-painted mural depicting scenes from Great Lakes Native American life, she slides open a door at child level to reveal artifacts depicted in the picture.
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Please remember in your prayer Mary Mortlock, 92, who died Feb. 10. She was the life partner of the mother of Jennifer Wright, professor in the School of Law.
A memorial service is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 17, at 11 a.m. at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 522 W. Canadian, Vinita, Oklahoma.
Fox managed 12 points (5-11 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six assists, two rebounds and two steals across 24 minutes in Friday's 113-93 preseason loss to the Spurs.
The 2017 first-round pick couldn't quite duplicate the impressive efficiency he displayed in Monday's exhibition opener, but he did see a boost in minutes while also draining his first three-pointer and serving as an effective ball distributor. Fox is poised to take the starting point guard reins from the onset of the campaign, and he could go a long way towards alleviating concerns about his shooting with a strong preseason. Early returns have been promising, as Fox has shot 12-for-19 from the field in his first two preseason tilts.
Manchester City may be romping away at the top of the Premier League but their rivals are reasserting their dominance in an area that the club has always held dear.
Before this weekend’s matches, Manchester United’s academy products had played a total of 3,866 minutes.
That’s over 550 times more than the minutes played by City’s precocious Phil Foden during a fleeting seven-minute spell as a substitute against Spurs back in December.
Foden – the star of the England under-17 side that soundly thrashed Spain in the World Cup final in October – will doubtless get lengthier run-outs in future.
But other academy products at the big spending Premier League leaders will struggle to get a look-in, despite the club having reached the FA Youth Cup final three years in succession.
United’s total figure is skewed slightly as a result of Paul Pogba being included as a graduate, although United can certainly claim to have played a key role in his development before his departure to Juventus in July 2012.
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Dodgers will pay tribute to one of baseball's most celebrated home runs by introducing a "Kirk Gibson seat" at Dodger Stadium.
The seat will be added in the right field pavilion at the spot where Gibson's game-ending homer landed during Game 1 of the 1988 World Series. The chair will be painted blue and feature Gibson's signature, the team announced Monday.
Tickets will cost $300 for a package that includes a companion seat, two commemorative T-shirts and food and drink. The Dodgers will donate $200 from each purchase to the Kirk Gibson Foundation to raise money and awareness for Parkinson's research.
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Prophet Emmanuel Chukwudi of King of Kings Deliverance Church, has released his prophecies for 2017, among which is the release of Nnamdi Kanu, detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB. Addressing reporters in Asaba, Delta State, Chukwudi said the release of Kanu will lead to the actualisation of Biafra... Read Full Story
Concerns about public access to the Snake River at the end of Foundry Road near Shelley brought Mike and Vicki Gregory to the county commissioners' chambers on Wednesday.
By the end of the t was settled amicably between all parties.
First, it was determined the county owned the foot bridge and has maintained it. The county replaced the timbers that were broken out. The bridge was not and is not owned by Idaho Supreme Potatoes.
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University of Wisconsin students considered what a future with reduced segregated fees would look like in light of a proposal in the Wisconsin state budget. In Gov. Scott Walker's education-focused state budget address delivered Feb. 8, the governor included a proposal to allow students to opt out of paying segregated fees, which the Student Service Finance Committee allocate to student groups and services.
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MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico's governmental human rights agency says municipal police were complicit in at least 38 abductions and killings in the town of Allende in northern Coahuila state, near the U.S. border.
The National Human Rights Commission issued a recommendation Monday calling on authorities to make amends to the victims' families and ensure they could return to Allende.
The commission said the Zetas drug cartel carried out the killings "with the authorization, support or acquiescence" of local police.
From March 18-20 of 2011, the Zetas sent gunmen and local police to round up everyone who shared a certain last name in the town. They were punishing someone they believed had betrayed them.
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The precise number of people who disappeared is unknown, but estimates vary from a few dozen to several hundred.
A search is underway for two men missing on a remote track in remote WA.
Marcus Byers, 41, and George Hotker, 52, left Esperance on June 30 intending to drive to Alice Springs.
Police say the men were last heard from on Sunday when they advised a friend they were at Loongana on the Trans Access Road and were heading north towards the remote Blackstone Community.
The pair failed to arrive and police believe their Toyota LandCruiser may have become bogged following heavy rain.
Police say concerns are held for the men’s welfare as it is unknown how much food or water they were carrying.
A search plane has been sent to the area and surrounding pastoral station owners have been notified.
As a landmark year for London stock market listings of property investment firms is drawing to a close, the latest batch are beset by cancellations and delays.
There have been nine initial public offerings from real estate investment trusts, which invest in property and pay out at least 90% of their income as dividends, on London’s main market and AIM in 2017. That makes it the busiest year for listings since UK property companies were first allowed to structure themselves as REITs back in 2007, according to data firm Dealogic....
During their latest tour, Bon Jovi has been using local bands to warm up the crowd. Opening the proceedings at Verizon Arena Tuesday is Little Rock five-piece deFrance, Sean Clancy writes in Tuesday’s Style section.
“They asked if we had our schedule free and we were like, ‘Yeah, we think we can fit it in our schedule to open for Bon Jovi,’” says singer, guitarist and band namesake Drew deFrance with a chuckle.
AMC Theatres is now offering $5 movie tickets every Tuesday until Halloween.
The deal is available with an AMC Stubs Insider membership, which is free to join on AMC’s website. The offer is available at the box office and membership must be presented at time of purchase, according to the theater’s website.
The promotion also includes combo-deals for snacks at the theaters.
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Washington (CNN) Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson will name the son of his close friend and business associate as deputy chief of staff, the department confirmed Wednesday.
Alfonso Costa Jr., 29, is expected to join the department in the coming weeks, a source familiar with the decision told CNN.
The arrival comes as one of Carson's closest political aides, deputy chief of staff Deana Bass, leaves the department and shortly after a relative novice to housing policy, Andrew Hughes , was promoted to chief of staff.
"Alfonso Costa Jr. is a graduate of Yale, Oxford and Harvard Law," HUD spokesman Raffi Williams said in a statement to CNN. "If his academic achievements are any indication of success, we are confident he will make significant contributions to the Department. The Secretary looks forward to having him serve as trusted and valued adviser."
Calls to Costa's phone number were not returned.
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The Maharashtra government will come up with a policy under which tribal students from 1100 ashram schoolsin state would be encouraged to explore their talent and skills in their field of choice, Tribal Development Minister Vishnu Savra said.
“A policy decision to promote skills of tribal students in tribal art, adventure sports etc will be taken. Atalent search will also be conducted,” the minister told reporters.
He said tribal students from three Ashram(residential) schools who participated in “Mission Shaurya”expedition to scale Mount Everest earlier this month would be given a cash incentive of Rs 25 lakh each.
“Those students who could not achieve the feat will be given Rs 10 lakh each,” he said.
A total of five tribal students from Chandrapur district had scaled the world’s tallest mountain peak.
He said tribal students would be encouraged to take up professional education in a field of their choice and the expenses will be funded by the state government.
Ruben Fraguada-Nicholson, 33, is wanted on a weapons possession charge, under a warrant dated July 7, 2017, according to the Warren County Prosecutor's Office.
Fraguada-Nicholson, whose last known address was in the 100 block of Mountain Avenue in Hackettstown, is described as 6 feet 1 inch tall and 180 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes.
The prosecutor's office asks anyone with information about Fraguada-Nicholson to contact investigators via a tip line at 908-475-6643, the fugitive unit at 908-475-6272 or via fugitive@co.warren.nj.us.
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CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — Authorities are responding to a serious crash that’s shut down a Kent County road.
The Kent County Sheriff’s Department says the crash happened around 4 p.m. at Whitneyville Road and 68th Street in Caledonia Township.
Dispatchers say a truck and a car were involved in the crash. It’s unclear how many people are injured, but Aero Med has been called to the scene.
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Dispatchers say that portion of Whitneyville Road is closed in both directions at this time. Drivers are encouraged to find an alternative route.
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A 26-year-old man has been arrested after a woman was allegedly sexually assaulted by her Uber driver.
Police say the woman requested an Uber to the Don Mills Road and Lawrence Avenue area.
During the ensuing ride, police allege that the driver stopped in a secluded area near Leslie Street and Highway 401 and proceeded to get into the back seat with the woman.
At that point, police say that the driver sexually assaulted the woman.
The driver then drove the woman home after she rejected him, police say.
Mirwais "Mir" Shukoori, of Toronto, was arrested on Sunday and charged with one count of sexual assault.
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SAN DIEGO (NEWS 8) - The Department of Environmental Health has issued a Boil Water Advisory and Public Notification effective immediately for the Live Oak Springs Water Company.
The water system serves the Live Oak Springs resort including 92 residential homes, a recreational vehicle park, cabins, laundry facility, market with deli, and office/restaurant.
As a precaution, a Boil Water Advisory has been issued due to the loss of water system pressure within the distribution system.
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City Hall is poised to approve a publicly subsidized proposal to build about another 180 downtown apartments, adjacent to the Advanced Learning Library. The “Delano Catalyst” project also includes a 90-room hotel, about 5,000 square feet of commercial development space, a public-transit hub and a bicycle/pedestrian greenway path. (Video by Bo Rader / The Wichita Eagle) (bensound.com)
The Latest on U.S. Vice President Mike Pence's trip to Asia (all times local):
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U.S. Vice President Mike Pence has arrived in Japan for the second stop of a 10-day Asia tour.
His plane touched down Tuesday at the U.S. military's Atsugi base outside Tokyo.
The focus of his trip is expected to shift in Japan to trade. North Korea's nuclear and missile development dominated the agenda on his first stop in South Korea.
Pence told business leaders before leaving Seoul that the Trump administration is reviewing all trade agreements as part of its "America First" policy.
White House officials say the meetings in Tokyo are meant to forge a framework for future discussions after the U.S. withdrew from a Pacific Rim trade pact.
The Kilties pounded the Panthers on Oct. 6, 2017.
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Rose recorded 15 points (5-8 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three assists, three rebounds and one steal across 14 minutes in Friday's 106-102 loss to the Pacers.
Rose begins the season as Cleveland's starting point guard, a position he'll continue to hold until December when he will eventually give way to Isaiah Thomas (hip). Rose's role on the team beyond that point is cloudy at best, and the former Knick may have to become accustomed to a reserve role, a position he is quite unfamiliar with. Friday's outing shows he is as capable as ever and warrants a solid add in all formats while Thomas is sidelined.
LaVine scored 21 points (6-18 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 6-6 FT), while adding nine rebounds, four assists and a steal in 31 minutes during Saturday's 114-103 loss to the Clippers.
He now has back-to-back games with 20 or more points, and three such performances in his last five. LaVine seems to have nearly shaken off all the rust from his long layoff -- Saturday's court time was the most he's seen in 10 games since his return -- and he could be headed for a very productive second half, given the lack of established scoring options among the rest of the Bulls.
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HELSINKI (AP) — In a story Dec. 10, The Associated Press reported that the fire-bombing of a synagogue in Goteborg was the second anti-Jewish attack in Sweden in as many days. The story should have clarified that the first incident was a pro-Palestinian demonstration Friday in Malmo where protesters yelled anti-Jewish slogans but no one was attacked.
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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – A crash involving a Virginia Beach school bus and a motorcycle has shut down Lynnhaven Parkway near Rosemont Road.
Police dispatchers received a call reporting the crash at 6:22 a.m.
Virginia Beach Public Schools says the bus was headed to Renaissance Academy when the crash occurred. No students were on board at the time of the crash.
News 3 has a crew at the scene working to gather more information.
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One person was found dead inside a converted garage that caught fire in the Willowbrook area of South Los Angeles Monday morning.
The fire was reported about 3:32 a.m. in the 2100 block of East 124th Street, Los Angeles County Fire Department supervisor Kyle Sanford said.
Arriving firefighters found the garage fully engulfed but worked quickly to extinguish the flames in about 15 minutes, Sanford said.
Inside the garage, which had been converted into a living space, firefighters found the body of one unidentified person, Sanford said.
One other person was treated for breathing problems and possible smoke inhalation at the scene, Sanford said.
The cause of the fire was under investigation.
KTLA’s Geoff Peters contributed to this report.
Toshiba shares slide 10 pct after $6.3 bln writedown
TOKYO, Feb 15 (Reuters) - Shares of Toshiba Corp tumbled 10 percent on Wednesday morning after the electronics conglomerate said it would book a $6.3 billion hit to its U.S. nuclear unit, a writedown that wipes out its shareholder equity.
Highlighting the scale of its financial concerns, Toshiba also ramped up plans to raise cash, announcing it would consider selling most, even all, of its stake in its prized flash-memory chips business.
(AP) – A Trump administration official says that Russia has deployed a cruise missile in violation of a Cold War-era arms control treaty.
The Obama administration three years ago accused the Russians of violating the 1987 Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty by developing and testing the prohibited cruise missile, and officials had anticipated that Moscow eventually would deploy it.
Russia denies that it has violated the INF treaty.
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MIAMI - State health officials have lifted a swimming advisory for two Miami-area beaches. The warnings were put in place earlier this week after tests found high levels of fecal matter in the water.
The swimming advisory affected the dog beach on the south side of Virginia Key Beach and Crandon North Beach in Key Biscayne.
The all-clear was given after a satisfactory microbial water quality test result, officials said.
The beaches had exceeded federal and state recommended levels for enterococci, a bacteria found in the intestinal tracts of humans and animals, the Florida Department of Health said.
According to the Department of Health, the prevalence of the bacteria is an indicator of fecal pollution, which may come from storm water runoff, wildlife, pets and human sewage.
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The much-maligned defense of the New England Patriots is showing some signs of improvement. They held the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to just two touchdowns last night, beating them 19-14.
ESPN.com's Mike Reiss breaks down what happened for Morning Edition.
A 22-year-old man has been charged with aggravated assault after a violent incident in downtown Yellowknife.
It happened late Friday night at a downtown home, according to an RCMP news release issued Monday.
RCMP say a 23-year-old man from Whitehorse had been physically assaulted outside the home and was taken to Stanton Territorial Hospital with "serious injuries."
"He was later transported to Edmonton by air ambulance for further treatment," the statement said.
Karl James Gardlund, from Yellowknife, has been charged with aggravated assault. He's been released and will be back in court on April 24.
RCMP say the investigation is continuing.
Some Pittsburg residents learned how to make their own jewelry, Saturday.
Art Forms Gallery in Pittsburg showed participants how to make dichroic glass pendants. Those pendants are made by cutting and fusing glass.
The gallery holds a variety of different workshops throughout the year, which are meant to help the community get more involved with art.
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NCW — Sober driving isn’t just about alcohol anymore.
A study by the Washington Traffic Safety Commission shows that drugs — including pot — are increasingly a factor in fatal crashes across Washington state.
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Andrew Benintendi’s prowess at the plate sometimes makes us forget he’s still just a rookie.
The Boston Red Sox outfielder had a rookie moment Monday, though, marveling at one of the city’s coolest traditions: morning baseball at Fenway Park on Patriots’ Day.
“It was awesome,” Benintendi told reporters after Boston’s 4-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays, as aired on “Red Sox Final.” “I felt like the energy in the stadium was really high. It was an early game, but it was awesome to come out there and everybody kind of just united around one another.”
Benintendi made his first Patriots’ Day game count, too, delivering a go-ahead, two-RBI single in the second inning en route to a 3-for-4 day at the plate. Not bad for a 22-year-old kid.
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This May, writer Gary Whitta (Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Star Wars Rebels) joins artist Michael Walsh (Star Wars Annual, Hawkeye, The Vision) for a thrilling adaptation of the hit blockbuster STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI, as they follow Rey, Poe and Finn in their adventures across the galaxy, featuring never-before-seen material!
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Three youths under probe for rioting at forum
Flares were set off inside the hall during the Nothing To Hide 2.0 Forum in Shah Alam August 13, 2017. — Picture by Miera ZulyanaKUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 — Three teenagers have been remanded four days in an investigation for rioting and possession of weapons at the Nothing to Hide 2.0 forum yesterday.
News portal The Malaysian Insight reported that the male suspects aged 17, 18 and 19 were being probed under the Peaceful Assembly Act 2012.
Police reportedly applied to hold the suspects for a week, but Shah Alam magistrate Raja Noor Adilla Raja Mahyaldin gave a four-day remand instead.
The forum featuring Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (PPBM) chairman Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad in Shah Alam yesterday was disrupted by some who set off flares and threw shoes towards the stage, leading to a mass brawl.
PPBM Youth has denied that the suspects were party members.
The 21-year-old signed a new six-year deal last September and currently takes home £50,000 a week.
Reports last month suggested the likes of Manchester United and Real Madrid are keeping a watchful eye over his situation and could be ready to pounce.
After a meteoric rise in north London, super agents Jorge Mendes and Mino Raiola are vying for his services.
Spurs have so far repeatedly maintained Alli is not for sale.
And according to the Daily Telegraph, the club are confident they will get him to commit to a new deal which could see his weekly wages rise to £80,000 a week which would see him surpass Christian Eriksen.
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CHICAGO (CBS) — An off-duty Chicago police officer shoots and kills a man in the Hermosa neighborhood on the Northwest Side.
There is a significant police presence Monday morning in the Hermosa neighborhood. CBS 2’s Vince Gerasole has more information.
The shooting happened in the 2500 block of North Lowell around 9:13 a.m., according to Chicago police and fire officials.
Police confirmed to CBS 2 that an off-duty police officer was involved in shooting the victim.
A male was taken to Illinois Masonic Medical Center in critical condition, police said. He was later pronounced dead.
A good portion of the neighborhood is cordoned off for the investigation, which has residents on edge.
“Over the past couple years, it’s been pretty good, no issues,” said Reuben Zarheoza. “We have a lot of kids coming, playing around here, so it’s kind of messed up to hear this happened a block away.”
This story is developing. Check back for updates.
March 28 Sun Race Sturmey-Archer Inc:
* Says it will use undistributed profit to pay cash dividends of T$ 0.8 per share to shareholders for 2016
* To pay cash dividend of T$ 40 million in total
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China’s Foreign Ministry HAS said it would work with Pakistani authorities to investigate reports the two Chinese nationals abducted by the militant Islamic State group in Quetta were missionaries.
Ministry spokesman Lu Kang in a statement said China attached great importance to protecting the safety and legal rights of Chinese nationals overseas, but must adhere to local laws and regulations and respect local traditions and customs.
“As for reports that the relevant Chinese nationals were suspected of illegal missionary work in Pakistan, we will cooperate with the Pakistan government and launch an investigation in accordance with the law,” Lu said. The pair, identified by auth
orities as Lee Zing Yang, 24, and Meng Li Si, 26, were abducted by armed men pretending to be policemen on May 24 in Quetta.—Agencies
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COLFAX — If Marshfield Clinic decides to open in Colfax at the location on High Street, the Colfax Village Board is prepared to donate $7,000 toward remodeling the facility.
Scott Polenz of Marshfield Clinic, along with other Marshfield Clinic staff, held a public forum in Colfax at the Viking Bowl in October to talk about the possibility of Marshfield opening a clinic here.
Vision Mercedes-Maybach Ultimate luxury concept lives up to its name
The Vision Mercedes-Maybach Ultimate Luxury concept shows what a production Maybach SUV could look like. With rivals like Bentley and Rolls-Royce offering SUVs, Mercedes-Benz’s ultra-luxury brand could use one of its own.
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President Donald Trump watched a race during the White House Sports and Fitness Day Wednesday. Standing with Trump, from left: Alex Azar, the Health and Human Services secretary; Ivanka Trump; Mariano Rivera, the retired New York Yankees closer; and Herschel Walker, the retired football star. DOUG MILLS NYT
Light, crumbly scones with thick cream, delicate pastry and finger sandwiches: how can you not adore afternoon tea? To celebrate Afternoon Tea Week (August 14-18th), we've collected together some lip-smacking recipes.
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Host Anthony Brooks talks to U.S. Senator Ed Markey about the latest news out of Washington, D.C. Then we turn to Evan Falchuk, formerly of the United Independent Party, and Ralph Nader to talk about the viability of third parties in Massachusetts and on the national stage. We also check in with Atkinson, New Hampshire Police Chief Albert Brackett on a proposed law in the state to not require permits for carrying a concealed firearm. And Harvard historian Caroline Light talks about how that law and others, including "Stand Your Ground," are part of a rise in what she calls "Do It Yourself Security Citizenship."
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- The Cleveland Indians overcame a five-run deficit to edge the New York Yankees 9-8 in a 13-inning marathon to seize a 2-0 lead in their Major League Baseball playoff series. Yan Gomes applied the dramatic final touches with an RBI single in the bottom of the 13th on Friday, giving the Indians their biggest playoff comeback in history and moving them within one win from advancing to the American League Championship series. Game three of the best-of-five series is Sunday in New York, giving the players just one day to recover after Friday's extended showdown in Cleveland that lasted more than five hours. Behind by five runs, the Indians got a grand slam from Francisco Lindor off Chad Green in the sixth inning to cut it to 8-7, and Jay Bruce's solo home run lead off the eighth and tied it at 8-8.
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In light of recent events concerning the public's fears and questions about local health care facilities and their clients, the Northern Kentucky Living Center has stepped up to help work with the issues. They are available to answer any and all questions that community members may have and not only that, they will also be offering a number of different ways for people to educate themselves about mental health issues.
"This all came about more from a lack of understanding than anything else and I think it can be overturned with education," said Heath Culberson, Director of the Northern Kentucky Living Center in Falmouth, a health care facility which specializes in assisting clients that have mental health issues with daily activities and everyday living. "One of the first things people need to know is that we are only a phone call away. We do come out too and are very willing to do so."
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I bought the FitDesk 2.0 on a whim a couple of years ago, and was surprised both by how viable it was to work at, and how compact it gets when folded up. It fits easily into a closet, or opens up for use while working, gaming, or marathoning Netflix, and is particularly nice out on the balcony.
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Great Britain take on Spain in Marbella, without Andy Murray
Day two of Britain’s difficult World Group match against Spain, live from Club de Tenis Puente Romano, Marbella. Playing away on the Spaniards’ favoured clay courts would be tricky enough with Andy Murray in the team; since the Scot is recovering from hip surgery, Britain are outranked and, on paper, outgunned, although the presence of Australian Open hero Kyle Edmund should give the home side pause.
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This man, shown inside The Hideaway restaurant and lounge in Ocean Springs early Sunday morning, has been identified as Aaron T. Smith and has been arrested on a commercial burglary charge. Ocean Springs Police Department
Kenya’s opposition leader Raila Odinga made an appearance in Nairobi’s Kibera slum Sunday, telling his supporters ‘sorry’ for the post-election deaths of which he accuses government security forces, and again arguing that the newly-re-elected ruling party intended to ‘steal’ their victory. From Nairobi, VOA’s Jill Craig has more.
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A Boca Raton man has sued the city of Lighthouse Point, demanding that the city allow him to open a business that sells kava.
Jeffrey Bowman, the owner of The Nak, a nonalcoholic bar in Boca Raton, wanted to open a bar in Lighthouse Point that sells kava, a popular herb from the South Pacific. But Lighthouse Point denied him a building permit on the grounds that kava violates the city’s prohibition against designer drugs.
A 112-page complaint filed in the Broward County Circuit Court this month asks that the denial of a permit for the Federal Highway business be overruled.
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Former SA and Toulon winger Bryan Habana has announced his retirement from rugby.
Habana announced his retirement on Instagram on Tuesday and said: "The inevitable moment has come knocking on my door and I have welcomed it in for a drink.
"It’s been more than a year of hoping‚ trying‚ pushing and willing to get back on the field for one last time‚ to taste the sweet victory or encounter that gut-wrenching despair."
The 34-year old‚ who scored 335 points in 124 Tests for the Springboks after he made his debut in 2004‚ was part of the side that defeated England in the 2007 World Cup final.
The former Bulls and Stormers wing had been with Toulon since 2013‚ but has struggled with injuries that frustrated his time with the French Top 14 side.
JOHANNESBURG, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Glencore's Zambian copper mining unit said on Monday it had suspended all operations at its two mines there due to restricted power supply.
Mopani Copper Mines Plc said output at its Kitwe and Mofulira mines would resume output once it resolves a dispute over tariffs with energy supplier, Copperbelt Energy Corp. (Reporting by Chris Mfula, editing by David Evans)
Linda tries impressing the children on Halloween night by going off with them in search of an elusive wolf that has been scaring the town.
Pope Francis has experienced in all encounters with Benedict XVI reverence, obedience, cordial closeness, understanding and friendship, he writes in a foreword to the German version of a biography of Benedict XVI by Elio Guerriero which will be published on February 5.Francis claims that since 2013 his “spiritual connection” to Benedict XVI has deepened. The former pope's prayer and “discrete” presence are comfort and support for him, Francis writes.Acccording to Francis it is "new" and "beautiful" for the Church to have an active and a retired pope who “appreciate each other”.
The Grants are emotional at the hospital and Athena vows to take care of the family.
Iranian state TV says a 6-magnitude earthquake has jolted a western region near the border with Iraq.
There were no immediate reports of casualties or major damage from the temblor, which struck Monday near the site of a 7.2-magnitude quake that caused more than 600 deaths in November.
Iran is prone to near-daily quakes as it sits on major fault lines. In 2003, a 6.6-magnitude quake flattened the historic city of Bam, killing 26,000 people.
It is one of the most inspiring stories of all time, and this weekend, residents will have the opportunity to see it live on stage.
The Miracle Worker will be performed August 4 through 6 at 7 p.m. at the Montgomery County Performing Arts Center in downtown Winona. Tickets are available in advance or at the door.
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The 2017 Krewe of Lyonnesse ball will be a bigger bash than ever. That’s because this children’s krewe is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a theme of “Oh My Hero.” “Krewe members select their own costume themes and costumes, and this year we will have lots of heroes from movies, television, careers and more,” says grandparent member and 2016 ball captain Melanie Uzee. Founded by Lori Mann, Julie Fuller, Lula Wilson and Margaret Tyler, Lyonnesse is made up of members from age 3 until they finish high school. This year, 68 children are part of the group. Funds from this year’s ball, which is set for January 28, will go to the First Responders Fund of the Baton Rouge Area Foundation. And watch for the Lyonnesse kids at the Southdowns Mardi Gras parade, during which they will have two floats and a convertible for king Joseph Shapiro and queen Abby Blaize, both of whom have been krewe members since they were very young.
NAIROBI (Reuters) - Kenya's opposition accused the security forces on Saturday of killing more than 100 people, including children, in a crackdown on post-election unrest.
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The party did not offer any proof, and Reuters has only been able to confirm 11 deaths nationwide.
Speaking at a news conference, James Orengo, a top member of the NASA opposition coalition, said police had provoked the violence. His colleague, Johnson Muthama, said NASA would not be cowed or relent under the pressure.
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In the first accident of its kind, a self-driving car has killed a pedestrian in Arizona. The car involved was part of a fleet of autonomous vehicles being tested by Uber.
Former Brazil president Rousseff reveals cause of her impeachment
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Former Brazil President Dilma Rousseff suggested in an interview to Sputnik on Friday her impeachment was caused by her staunch opposition to plans for the country’s "neoliberal" overhaul.
"I’ve fallen victim to a coup staged by media and the parliament. It happened because we blocked a neoliberal project for four times straight," she said.
Rousseff claimed the initiative was "neoliberal" in the social, economic and geopolitical sense, and was aimed at "scaling down the role of the Brazilian state."
Brazil’s first female leader was removed from office in August 2016 after the parliament accused her of misusing public funds at the request of then Vice President Michel Temer, who took over the day Rousseff left.
Apparently the community sentiment towards cryptocurrencies is darkening, yet again, due to the recent price drops. The culprit behind these massive sell orders? You already know the answer, Mt. Gox creditor. Google trends quickly show how the community is …
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - Xerox Corp:
* JONATHAN CHRISTODORO SAYS IT NOW APPEARS THAT THE XEROX BOARD WILL MAKE DECISIONS AND TAKE XEROX IN A “DIRECTION WITH WHICH I STRONGLY DISAGREE”
* JONATHAN CHRISTODORO SAYS WILL JOIN ICAHN GROUP & ITS OTHER NOMINEES, KEITH COZZA, JAY FIRESTONE, RANDOLPH READ, IN SEEKING ELECTION TO XEROX BOARD Source text: bit.ly/2BQXVxN Further company coverage:
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Ottawa Police are looking for an 18-year-old man, wanted in connection with gun charges.
Police say a gun was seized at a home Friday morning, but a suspect was not found.
A warrant has since been issued for 18-year-old Alexandre Cadet.
He is wanted on the following charges:
Careless storage of a firearm
Possession of a weapon
Unauthorized possession of a firearm
Possession of a prohibited or restricted weapon
Possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm
Cadet is described as a man with light brown skin, a medium build, standing about 5'7" (1.7m) tall and weighing between 140-150 lbs (64-68 kg).
Despite the gun seizure, police are warning Cadet should still be considered armed and dangerous and advise you not to approach, but call 911 if you see him.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is heading to Hamburg, Pennsylvania, next week to make his case for an overhaul of the nation's tax code.
White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders said Friday the plan "is really a jobs bill." Trump's trip Wednesday to the town northwest of Philadelphia is aimed at building his case that tax cuts would help drive the economy.
Trump has promised Americans "the largest tax cut in our country's history." But for the poorest Americans households, Trump's plan would amount to an average tax cut of about $60 a year, according to the Tax Policy Center. Middle-income families would get about $300 on average. Most of the cuts would go to the wealthiest Americans.
April 24 (Reuters) - TESARO Inc:
* TESARO ANNOUNCES POSITIVE TOP-LINE RESULTS FROM QUADRA TRIAL OF ZEJULA
* TESARO - TRIAL RESULTS SUCCESSFULLY ACHIEVED PRE-SPECIFIED PRIMARY ENDPOINT, DEMONSTRATED ZEJULA MONOTHERAPY ACTIVITY IN BIOMARKER SELECTED PATIENT POPULATION
* TESARO INC - TRIAL’S DATA INTENDED TO SUPPORT LABEL EXPANSION WITH BIOMARKER IN TREATMENT SETTING Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
RANDOLPH — The 14-inch snow fall from last week’s winter storm got wiped away thanks to the hard work of city employees and many area volunteers.
Randolph Dept. of Streets, Water and Sewer Director Aaron Nielsen said several area farmers came into town to clean out friends or relatives’ driveways or help with snow removal at a church parking lot.
Mayor Dwayne Schutt said the city really appreciated all the volunteer efforts after last week’s storms.
“It was a large task and it showed how our community can come together to help each other during a difficult time,” Schutt said.
The Mayor also said the city workers also appreciate the people who brought food and goodies to the city office for the staff to eat during this busy time.
Again, many thanks.
Mayor Dwayne Schutt and the Randolph City Council.
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Has she taken her modeling career too far? Her father Jonny Depp has sparked concern over her fast rise to fame. He said, “to be honest, I’m quite worried. I wasn’t expecting all this to happen to Lily-Rose, especially not at this age.”
HOLYOKE, Mass. (AP) — Authorities say two people were killed and several people were hurt after a large apartment building caught fire in Holyoke.
Officials say the blaze broke out Sunday morning with flames visible on the third, fourth and fifth floors.
Fire Capt. Anthony Cerruti says a woman jumped from the fourth or fifth floor and died. A second victim was found dead in the fire. Their names weren’t immediately released.
Several people were hospitalized with injuries. Officials couldn’t say if any suffered serious injuries.
Officials say a firefighter suffered a minor hand injury.
Demolition crews have begun tearing down the upper floors. The city’s building inspector determined it could collapse.
The Holyoke Fire Department and the State Fire Marshal’s Office are investigating the cause of the fire.
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Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Conor McGregor are inching closer to a final contract to fight. (FILE)
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has approved the Floyd Mayweather Jr. promotional date of August 26 at the MGM Grand hotel-casino.
According to FOX5 Sports Reporter Vince Sapienza, the proposed fight between Mayweather and Conor McGregor will also be aired on Showtime.
I can confirm the Nevada State Athletic Commission has approved @MayweatherPromo date of Aug. 26th @MGMGrand, will be aired by @Showtime — Vince Sapienza (@VinceSapienza) June 14, 2017
The mega-fight between the two superstars still hasn't been officially approved by the athletic commission, as documents from both are missing, but many in the boxing world say the fight is imminent.
Stay with FOX5 for updates on this story when more information becomes availale.
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1:09 Derrick Baity: Next goal is to win a bowl game
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1:04 Bevin: Kentucky's pension problem 'not even close to being fixed'
1:16 Stoops was upset about 'conflicting reports' on play at end of first half
1:21 Stoops explains fourth-down calls, late aggressive mistake on defense
1:49 Stoops evaluates how the Cats defended the triple-option
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President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government is reportedly flushing out Central Intelligence Organisation agents (CIOs) planted teachers from Schools.
Progressive Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (PTUZ) secretary-general Raymond Majongwe revealed this on Twitter. Majongwe indicated that this was a positive move as CIOs cause trauma and suffering.
Said Majongwe, "Am told the ED gvt is flushing out CIOs planted teachers from Schools. This is a very positive move. Teachers are mere prisoners. These CIOs cause trauma and suffering."
Israeli author David Grossman has won the Man Booker International Prize for his novel "A Horse Walks Into a Bar." Grossman beat out five other finalists, including fellow Israeli author Amos Oz for the counterpart to Britain's prestigious Booker Prize.
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - Greenland Holdings Corp Ltd:
* SAYS BOARD APPROVES TO INVEST 10 BILLION YUAN ($1.59 billion)TO SET UP POVERTY RELIEF FUNDS Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2FFN4bP Further company coverage: ($1 = 6.2820 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
THIS IS CNN: Vegas Shooting Because America ‘Silently Accepting the Rage of White Men.’
Why are Democrat-monopoly institutions such cesspits of racism?
MILWAUKEE — Right-hander Alex Reyes was activated from the 60-day disabled list by the St. Louis Cardinals after recovering from Tommy John surgery and was set to start against Milwaukee in his first major league appearance since Sept. 29, 2016.
Reyes was 4-1 with a 1.57 ERA two years ago, beating the Chicago Cubs three times and striking out 52 in 46 innings. Reyes felt pain during a pre-spring training bullpen session in February 2017 and was operated on by Cardinals head orthopedic physician Dr. George Paletta.
23-year-old right-hander, Reyes was 3-0 with a 0.00 ERA in four minor league injury rehabilitation starts this month at Class A Palm Beach and Peoria, Double-A Springfield and Triple-A Memphis. He struck out 44 in 23 innings.
Right-hander Mike Mayers was optioned to Memphis before Wednesday's game and right-hander Dominic Leone, out since May 5 with right upper arm nerve irritation, was transferred to the 60-day disabled list.
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OXON HILL, Md. (AP) — The dramatic final rounds of the Scripps National Spelling Bee are set to begin.
Forty-one spellers advanced to Thursday's finals out of a field of 516 — by far the largest in the 93-year history of the competition. Scripps started a wild-card program this year that created a path to nationals for spellers who didn't win their regional bees, and some of the finalists got to the bee that way.
The past 13 champions and 18 of the last 22 have been Indian-American, and that trend could easily continue. Most of the consensus favorites in this year's bee have Indian heritage.
Speed restrictions are being introduced on the South East's rail network on Thursday, as the region prepares for Storm Doris.
Trains will be limited to 50mph, to allow drivers extra stopping time if trees or other debris is blown onto tracks.
Southern says the speed limit means it won't be able to run its full service, with only one direct Brighton to Victoria train an hour between 11:00 GMT and 18:00 GMT.
Southeastern says its coastal routes, from Ashford to Ramsgate and Hastings to Battle, will be the most affected.
BBC
This is part of our standard planning for stormy weather, but it will mean changes to journeys for some passengers. Your safety is our top priority.' Andy Derbyshire chief operating officer, Network Rail South East route
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FOXHURST, the Bronx — A 42-year-old man was fatally stabbed in a Bronx home Monday morning, according to police.
Officers responded to a home at Hoe Avenue and Freeman Street around 6 a.m., police said.
A 42-year-old man suffering stab wounds in the head and chest was located and transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
No arrests have been made, and investigators are working to determine a motive.
This is a reminder that the 2016 second half tax payments are due May 10th. The 2016
tax statements were mailed in November 2016. First half tax was due December 21, 2016 and second half tax is due May 10, 2017.
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number. A copy of the statement can be emailed or mailed upon request.
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ASTANA: Talks on Syrian crisis that were set to commence in Astana on Wednesday have been delayed by one day, without explaining the reasons.
In this connection, an announcement was made by the Kazakhstan’s foreign minister on Wednesday.
The opening of the high-level meeting of the Astana Process on Syria is postponed until February 16, 2017, 12.00 p.m. (time of Astana) pic.twitter.com/uBkj8fgUId — MFA Kazakhstan (@MFA_KZ) February 15, 2017
Turkey, Iran and Russian were part of the talks. Now the talks will start on Feb 16 at 12:00 p.m local time.
As Matt Murray stopped pucks with cool confidence in the Stanley Cup final, his former coach in Thunder Bay didn't bat an eye. "He's always been a goaltender that was very calm, cool, collected.
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - Pihlajalinna Oyj:
* PIHLAJALINNA APPOINTS NEW CEO
* AARNE ‍AKTAN WILL LEAVE HIS POSITION AS CEO​
* ‍APPOINTED JONI AALTONEN, CURRENTLY SVP, P&S SEGMENT AND HEAD OF CORPORATE PLANNING, NEW CEO ​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – It’s a new year, and that means new goals and resolutions. The first of the year is a time when people all over the world brainstorm ways in which they can better themselves and make the most out of the upcoming year.
Losing weight and getting in shape is always at the top of resolution lists, but once goals have been formulated and a plan has been made, it is often a challenge for people to follow through.
“Everyone goes on the diet, they try to take away all the foods they enjoy eating they try to get rid of all the bad habits, but if you just add one thing, that’s the biggest thing you can do that will help you stick with it,” said Andrew McConaha, owner of Train for Life in Chicopee.
McConaha told 22News that this could include things like adding more water to your diet, or simply signing up for a workout class.
He says that those little actions can often lead to accomplishing the big goals, and are the key to long-term success.
Visitors will have an opportunity Thursday, Feb. 15, to view achievements by students at Santa Rosa Academy in the Menifee school’s sixth annual STEM Expo, campus officials said in a news release.
The fair is scheduled from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on the campus at 27587 La Piedra Road
The school’s STEM program prepares students for further education and careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
In the expo, students are expected to demonstrate how the four fields can build better communities. Those who attend will be invited to participate in hands-on experiments.
The academy is a public kindergarten-through-12th-grade charter school established in 2005.
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Hurricane Gert continues to strengthen in the Atlantic Ocean. (Source: WECT)
Hurricane Gert continues to strengthen in the Atlantic Ocean as of Monday evening.
This is the second hurricane of the 2017 Atlantic hurricane season.
Gert has sustained winds at 75 mph and is moving north at 8 mph.
The National Hurricane Center is forecasting Gert to remain offshore and will not have a direct threat to the Carolinas or the United States.
An East Coast trough will help to steer the storm away from the U.S.
Gert will make an eventual turn to the northeast, heading back out to sea by the middle of the week.
Stay alert as seas will be choppy here in the Carolinas and the rip current risk will be high on Tuesday.
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If you're going to get sad once Game of Thrones ends its current short season at the end of August, there's a little glimmer of hope: The show's star Peter Dinklage has a movie coming out then. Rememory, a science fiction thriller also starring Julia Ormond and the late Anton Yelchin, is set to release on Google Play Movies for free on August 24th. After that, it hits select theaters on September 8th.
Schaumburg trustees have scheduled a discussion on pending regulations on the parking of hauling trailers during their committee of the whole meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 18, at village hall, 101 Schaumburg Court. A nearly yearlong deliberation sparked by a neighbor dispute last summer has resulted in a proposed law that hauling trailers longer than 25 feet or taller than 9 feet cannot be regularly parked in residential driveways.
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This recap reveals my worst ideas essentially broke even, while the best ideas returned 35%-plus . The Vanguard REIT Index ETF returned 7.25% during 2016, with a dividend yield of 4.8%, by way of comparison.
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Regardless of their politics, those who have served in elected office alongside Morgan Carroll will tell you she's one politician who doesn't flinch. Now the chair of the state Democratic Party, Carroll is a veteran of the campaign trail who carved out a reputation as a dogged warrior. After years in the legislature, where she was known as a forceful voice for her caucus and her party platform, she now brings her combat skills to a new calling that also will require her to be a unifier. Have Democrats closed ranks since 2016's smackdown between the supporters of Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton? And what are the party's prospects in a state where unaffiliated voters outnumber either Democrats or Republicans? Carroll takes on those and other questions in today's Q&A.
A friend of Syed Farook, the shooter who carried out the San Bernardino terror attack in December of 2015, has agreed to plead guilty to providing the high-powered rifles used to kill 14 people and injure nearly two dozen others, The Associated Press reported Tuesday.
Enrique Marquez Jr., 25, of Riverside, admitted in a plea agreement that he bought the assault rifles used by Farook and his wife, Tashfeen Malik, in the December 2, 2015, attack.
A FOOTPATH through Les Cotils 12-acre grounds was officially opened yesterday.
The site is owned by David and Jane Swiffen and is run by a charitable trust.
The Swiffen’s took on the site in 1995 and they officially opened the new footpath.
‘When we first came here the free tree scheme was available, so we got a lot of trees planted,’ Mr Swiffen said.
‘There was a mix of alders, ash and oaks, and from there it has been community service [team], who have been working here for more than six years.
‘They come in to help and clear things and then last year they did the path.’
Mr Swiffen said they were really pleased with the path.
‘When the convent was here, people were quite shy to come in,’ he said.
‘But now we want people to come in and this will allow them to enjoy the site.
‘It is a woodland walk, which is serene, with lovely views.’
Kids race to eggs in annual HdG hunt
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And the race find holiday treasure is on during the annual Havre de Grace Easter Egg Hunt April 15 in Tydings Parks.
And the race find holiday treasure is on during the annual Havre de Grace Easter Egg Hunt April 15 in Tydings Parks. (Bobby Parker / Baltimore Sun Media Group)
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles is returning an ancient marble statue to Italy.
The museum announced Wednesday that the "Statue of Zeus Enthroned" is being voluntarily returned after the Italian government said it obtained a recently discovered fragment of the sculpture.
The 29-inch-high statuette is believed to date from the 1st century BC.
The museum bought the piece in 1992 from an American couple but the Los Angeles Times says (http://lat.ms/2sAWgvn ) there's no documentation indicating it was legally exported.
At the time of purchase, the Getty's senior antiquities curator was Marion True. Italy later indicted True for conspiracy to traffic in illegal antiquities but eventually dropped the case.
However, in the past decade, the Getty has returned dozens of artworks to Italy and Greece.
A ticket sold in Pennsylvania has won the $456.7-million Powerball jackpot.The winning numbers of Saturday night's drawing were 22, 57, 59, 60, 66, and the Powerball was 7. The Power Play was 2X.The ticket matched all five white balls and the Powerball to win the jackpot worth an estimated $456.7 million - a $273.9 million cash value. It is the eighth largest jackpot in Powerball game history.The exact location of where the winning ticket was sold has not been released as of yet.Three tickets matched all five white balls in the drawing. The tickets were sold in California, Missouri and Texas.Meanwhile, $377-million is up for grabs in Tuesday night's Mega Millions drawing.
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In the pantheon of East Village dive bars, Grassroots Taverns ranks very highly. The beers are cheap, the happy hour is generous, there are dart boards in the back (and one tiny TV) and the floor is made of warped, sticky wood that delivers an impromptu sobriety test as you navigate your way to the bathrooms. Speaking of which, the less said about the bathroom the better. You'll find them to be a truly authentic and unforgettable experience.
Sadly, that'll all be coming to an end soon. Bedford and Bowery reports that the owner of Murray Hill bar Ginger Man is set to take over the basement-level space. In closing, it'll be joining the ranks of nearby shot bar the Continental, which is set to shutter in August.
Get your last mug of beer soon. Grassroots' last night is set for December 31, 2017.
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Dominique Heaggan-Brown, a former Milwaukee officer, is charged with first-degree reckless homicide in connection with the shooting death of Sylville Smith. Police body camera footage of the 2016 incident was shown in court during Heaggan-Brown's trial.
Pallmann announced that it will be hosting three Magic Oil 2K Inspirational Days with Lockwood Flooring February 28th, March 1st and March 2nd. Dates and times are listed below. Pallmann territory manager, Gene Jarka will be demonstrating the unique finish properties of Magic Oil 2K and showcasing new Inspirational color blends. Lunch will be provided at all events. To register or inquire more details, please contact Jarka at 630-744-9026 or gene.jarka@pallmann.us.
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Straight Path Communications (NYSEMKT:STRP) is up another 17% today in response to pre-holiday news that Verizon may be the third party looking at topping AT&T's $1.25B bid for the company.
The hunt for 5G-assistive spectrum is still likely sweeping up other spectrum-focused companies: Terrestrial Low-Power Service firm Globalstar (NASDAQ:GSAT) is up 9.8% today, reaching its highest point since last June.
NEW YORK (AP) — Democrat rising star Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez responded to a conservative TV host who questioned her background in the Bronx borough of New York City.
Newsmax host John Cardillo tweeted a photo of a home in suburban Westchester County where Ocasio-Cortez spent much of her childhood, saying it's a "far cry from the Bronx hood upbringing she's selling."
Ocasio-Cortez's campaign explained her family moved to Westchester's Yorktown Heights when she was 5 to attend better schools but she moved back to the Bronx after college.
Ocasio-Cortez replied on Twitter that Yorktown Heights was "a good town for working people," where her mom scrubbed toilets so she could afford to live there.
Ocasio-Cortez's congressional primary upset over 10-term incumbent Joe Crowley was seen a possible progressive shift in the Democratic Party.
How good is your memory? Not as good as your laptop's or your smartphone's. Sure, the brain's pattern recognition, its ability to make connections, is still unmatched by any machine.
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The videos show the plane's take-off from Burke Lakefront Airport Dec. 29. The plane went missing from radar about two miles north of Lake Erie. Hundreds of pieces of debris and three sets of human remains were recovered before the search ended Jan. 17. Six people were on board the plane, which was flown by John Fleming, of Dublin, Ohio.
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The 16th annual O’Malley free Christmas party will be held on Sunday, Dec. 10, 1-3 p.m. at the Keyser Valley Community Center at Keyser Ave. and Jackson St. in Scranton. Children from pre-school to fifth grade are welcome to attend.
Attendees will get a photo with Santa Claus, pizza, orange drink, candy canes, coupons, potato chips and a donut. RSVP to 570-346-1828 by Thursday, Dec. 7. Leave a message with number of children attending.
From left, kneeling: Hunter Marcen and Gene Widdick. Standing: Patrick O’Malley, Sarah Walsh, Patrick O’Malley, II, Joseph Flynn, Emily O’Malley, Vanessa Thomas, Mary Jo Noone, Keith Oleski, Linda Maher, Jay Schectman, Audrey Petrucci, Bob Gilbride, Diane Symuleski, Neil Marcin and Joe Walsh.
LONDON (AP) -- Five versions of a Vincent van Gogh masterpiece are being reunited for the first time in a "virtual exhibition."
Van Gogh painted his "Sunflowers" series in the south of France in 1888 and 1889. Five versions of work reside in five different museums on three continents.
On Monday they will all be streamed to a global audience in a Facebook Live broadcast.
The broadcast will begin in London's National Gallery.
. Then it heads to Amsterdam's Van Gogh Museum, the Neue Pinakothek in Munich, the Philadelphia Museum of Art and Tokyo's Seiji Togo Memorial Museum of Art.
A curator from each museum will describe what makes their version unique.
Last week, the museums launched a virtual-reality experience that shows viewers all five "Sunflowers" in one room.
Decent sleep is better for us than a 50 percent rise in income, a study found.
It is the strongest indicator of well-being, followed by satisfaction with our sex lives, job security and a sense of community.
Analysts at Oxford Economics quizzed 8,250 Brits for the first Living Well Index for Sainsbury’s, finding the average score was 62.2 out of 100 — with sleep quality adding 3.8 points alone.
Twenty percent had the highest scores, between 72 and 92.
Worrying about the health of relatives contributed to a difference of 1.75 points between the typical Brit and those living best.
OE, working with the National Center for Social Research, found disposable income has little impact on how people feel.
A 50 percent pay rise contributed to just a 0.5 point increase in the overall score.
OE said: “The richness of relationships and support networks remain among the biggest determinants of how well we live.”
You'd think that at some point over the last 15 or 20 years one of Beck's tours would have taken him through Milwaukee, but for whatever reason, the ageless alternative-rock songwriter has steered clear of the city for most of his career. That'll change this summer: He'll finally return to Milwaukee on Thursday, Aug. 16 for a show at the Riverside Theater.
There's a good chance he'll have new material to play behind, too. While nothing's official yet, he's rumored to have a new album out this year, his first since 2014's weepy Morning Phase, an unlikely Grammy Album of the Year winner. If its lead single "WOW" is anything to judge by, it should return him to the weirder party territory of his most loved albums—but given that this is Beck, trying to predict his next move can be a fool's errand.
Tickets for the show go on sale Friday, June 2 at 10 a.m., following a pre-sale that begins Thursday at noon. You can watch the video for "WOW" below.
Mulder and Scully hunt a criminal with powerful mind-control capabilities — a madman who may have selected an unwitting Mulder as his next victim.
A stunt person died on the set of “Deadpool 2” while attempting to film a motorcycle scene.
Vancouver Police confirmed the fatal accident on Twitter:
TMZ reported Monday the rider, a female whose identity is being withheld, went airborne in Vancouver where the action flick, starring Ryan Reynolds, is taking place.
Her bike crashed through the glass of a ground-floor studio inside Shaw Tower near Jack Poole Plaza. Witnesses claimed she didn't apply the brakes.
The rider was pulled from the crash site and rushed to the hospital. The celebrity gossip site added police taped off the area and an investigation is underway.
This isn’t the first accident that has occurred on a film set recently.
Stuntman John Bernecker died in July after falling 20 feet onto a concrete floor while filming a scene for Season 8 of "The Walking Dead."
Key wins so far:
Jokihat, Bihar: RJD beats Nitish Kumar’s JD(U) by more than 40,000 votes
Noorpur, Uttar Pradesh: Akhilesh Yadav-led SP beats BJP by more than 6,000 votes
Chengannur, Kerala: CPI(M) retains assembly seat
Maheshtala, West Bengal: Trinamool Congress wins by 62,324 votes
Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) has won the Silli assembly seat while Congress has won the Ampati seat in Meghalaya.
Karnataka Assembly poll: Congress wins RR Nagar poll by more than 41,000 votes
MILAN, March 29 Bonds issued by Veneto Banca and Popolare di Vicenza extended losses on Wednesday after the latter reported poor 2016 earnings, stoking investor worries the two regional banks may not qualify for a state bailout they have requested.
A Popolare di Vicenza Oct. 2018 bond lost 4.9 percentage points in price by 1036 GMT for a yield of 25 percent, up from 21 percent late on Tuesday.
A May 2019 Veneto Banca bond lost 3 percentage points in price yielding 18.6 percent, up from 16.3 percent. (Reporting by Valentina Za)
Happy first time Power Gen exhibitors, Vincent Eid and Karl LeBeof of Louisiana Chemical Dismantling Company pose for a picture at their booth.
× Traffic stop in Lancaster County leads to drug charges for Philadelphia man
EAST LAMPETER TOWNSHIP, Lancaster County — A traffic stop for speeding on Route 30 East Tuesday in Lancaster County led to drug charges for a Philadelphia man.
Police say Nasir Young, 21, was stopped by East Lampeter Township police for a speeding violation in the 2000 block of Lincoln Highway East. A search of his vehicle revealed a quantity of marijuana and packaging material.
Young was arrested and charged with one count of possession with intent to deliver marijuana and one count of possession of paraphernalia and was issued a summary offense for speeding. He was taken to Lancaster County Prison for arraignment and committed in lieu of $75,000 bail.
Constance Shipp Huston, 86, wife of the late Dewey Huston of Riverside Road, London, passed away on Saturday morning at her residence.
The family will receive friends on Friday from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Laurel Funeral Home.
The family has requested that the funeral service be private.
Graveside services and burial will conducted at 1 p.m. on Monday, March 26th at The Missouri Veteran’s Cemetery in Springfield, MO.
Coward govt cause downfall of all: Asma
LAHORE: SCBA’s former president Asma Jahangir has said non-shedding of tears by anyone over Musharraf and Gen Raheel Sharif’s departure has proved that people want civilian government.
People have not shed tears on the departure of Raheel Sharif and Pervez Musharraf. This is the decision of the people for change. She said a coward government caused downfall of all. She said if politicians want to rule they should rule bravely.
She said this while talking to media Friday outside Lahore High Court. Unfortunately, the establishment has created political consciousness in the PML-N and people of Punjab have also decided that only civilians will rule.
This time people have proved by casting votes against establishment that they don’t want to side with it, she added. Law and Constitution are there in the country, she underlined. Therefore, every institution will have to remain within its ambit so that supremacy of the state could be established.
First Night Saratoga is the largest New Year's Eve event in New York outside of NYC and is one of the oldest first Night celebrations in the country. The First Night 5k took off at 530 but the schedule says events just got started at 6 all over Saratoga.
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The humorous commercial is set in a noisy honky-tonk with a small stage, a country western band and a shiny background, with the star singing out, "I'm Colonel Sanders / Same as always / Absolutely nothing's changed," and "Oh, please ignore any likeness to famous country singers / I'm definitely not a woman."
"It was a great thing to do. It's a spoof," McEntire told USA Today. "I'm an actress and that's how I took it." KFC Chief Marketing Officer Andrea Zahumensky explained, "We picked Reba McEntire because she is a perfect fit for KFC and Smoky Mountain BBQ. She embodies the qualities of the colonel with her showmanship and entrepreneurial spirit."
Reba is the 11th famous face to play the chicken magnate and the first woman. Check out her spot - here.
It's been one year since four people died in Biloxi when a charter bus was hit by a train after stalling on the tracks.
The Cone Park outdoor ice skating rink officially opens on Saturday.
City parks officials say it’s a 5,400-square foot rink next to the warming house in the city’s newest park at 3800 Line Drive.
The rink is refrigerated to offer extended use through the winter months.
It’s five dollars to skate and three dollars to rent skates with the rink open weekdays from 5pm until 9pm and Saturday and Sunday from 9am until 9pm.
During the spring and summer months the rink will convert into a splash pad that will be free and open to the public.
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A puppy problem is plaguing the Charlottesville-Albemarle Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. While the problem is a cute one, the influx of puppies is now bringing the animal shelter close to capacity.
Tyronn Lue does funny Tom Thibodeau impression (Video)
Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Tyronn Lue sure has the art of flattery nailed down to a T.
Speaking with the media before the Cavs faced the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday, Lue busted out a funny impression of Wolves head coach Tom Thibodeau, mocking Thibs’ signature sandpaper voice.
The dig is all in good fun though as Lue and Thibodeau used to be fellow assistants on the staff of another gravelly-voiced head coach, Doc Rivers, on the Boston Celtics.
For Lue, he’s proven on occassion that he does have an underrated sense of humor. But knowing Thibodeau, a win over the Cavs would definitely be his preferred way of getting back at Lue.
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Hayley Williams from Paramore was a clue on Jeopardy Thursday night, (April 13). The problem is, no one got the answer right. When the pop star was alerted of the situation by a post on twitter she responded with mock disgust.
Related: Paramore’s Hayley Williams Talks Being a Role Model for Female Rockers
The alert came from a Paramore fan on twitter.
BREAKING NEWS @yelyahwilliams was a clue on @Jeopardy (and nobody knew the answer and i'm offended) pic.twitter.com/Py4ZHNTGwF — bai ⿲ (@parabails) April 13, 2017
And here’s Williams’ reply:
i hope they all lost and went home with nothing https://t.co/VbC62Ves6t — hayley from Paramore (@yelyahwilliams) April 14, 2017
lol jk — hayley from Paramore (@yelyahwilliams) April 14, 2017
In more than three turbulent weeks at the White House, President Donald Trump has moved quickly to take a string of controversial initiatives. However, he has suffered some stinging setbacks, from a court block of his bar on entry of people from seven Muslim-majority countries to the resignation of his national security adviser.
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Members of the Spice Girls showed up at Geri Halliwell’s London house with manager Simon Fuller. We are at full reunion alert.
According to Mirror, all of these people haven’t been in the same place together in six years.
The Sun speculates the ladies are on-board for a reunion which would include endorsement deals and a greatest hits compilation. Yes, even Victoria Beckham is ready to do this.
The group last appeared on stage together during the closing ceremony of the London Olympics in 2012.
Do you think they will do any new music or will this be an all retro thing? Should they go on tour?
BREAKING Spice Girls turn up to Geri Halliwell’s house as reunion rumours escalate https://t.co/UyLn8GYgIa pic.twitter.com/j8BuJF5FYt — Mirror Celeb (@MirrorCeleb) February 2, 2018
McGill (foot) isn't listed on the Raiders' injury report heading into Sunday's matchup with the Ravens.
The foot injury limited McGill's participation during Wednesday's practice, but he was upgraded to a full participant Thursday and Friday and looks like he'll be an option for the Raiders in Week 5. McGill has appeared in one game this season -- the team's Week 3 loss to the Redskins -- logging all 27 of his snaps on special teams.
PIERRE, S.D. (KWAT)—If you or someone you know has been feeling under the weather lately, there’s a reason for that. Flu numbers in the state have been skyrocketing. That’s according to Dr. Lon Kightlinger of the South Dakota Department of Health. He says the uptick in numbers started around Christmas, and it hasn’t slowed down.
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He says the common flu strain that’s circulating this season is a bad one, sometimes taking a few weeks to fully recover from.
And it’s a highly contagious flu strain that can be spread easily.
The total number of flu cases for the season is expected to climb to more than 800 this week. Kightlinger says there have been five flu-related deaths in South Dakota this season.All were in adults. They were in Lawrence, Charles Mix, Minnehaha, Pennington and Davison counties.
Essy
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A bit shy at first but once she gets to know you, she is so very sweet.
She’s a little bit on the smaller side….likes to be petted….Likes to be held and on your lap.
Essy is an indoor only cat…..but no dogs. Might be OK with other respectful cats…..and good with children, as long as they are gentle with her.
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We’ve got prizes for the best, most creative, funniest & scariest costumes. Don’t miss this fun party!
Jean-Marie and Ron Jolly have been fixtures on the Colorado jazz scene for a span of 30 years. Their shared list of past collaborators is a who’s who of Denver’s most respected jazz musicians. Bring yourselves to a wonderful evening and be surrounded by the sound of this fabulous duo who knows that it is you who makes it most memorable.
We believe Live Jazz should be as accessible as possible. As always there is no cover charge.
Issues advocacy has become one of the most important areas of cooperation between the ABA and state and local bar associations throughout the United States. And now the ABA's Governmental Affairs Office and the National Association of Bar Executives have collaborated to produce a guide to help bolster lobbying efforts by bars at all levels.
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President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday held bilateral talks with the President of Namibia, Mr Hage Geingob, at the presidential villa, Abuja.
The Namibian leader, who is visiting Nigeria for the first time since inception of the Buhari administration in May 2015, arrived at the presidential villa at about 3.05 p.m.
President Geingob was received at the forecourt of the villa by Buhari, who stepped out of the ongoing Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting to welcome his visitor.
Others at the forecourt of the presidential villa to welcome the Namibian leader included cabinet ministers and some presidential aides.
Bilateral talks between the two presidents would centre on issues bordering on trade, economy and culture.
Tony Orlando, will perform his Christmas show at the Mississippi Moon Bar on Saturday, Dec. 9. Tony Orlando is best known for his hit song "Knock Three Times," which became the top song of 1971 and sold more than six million copies. The hit single was also featured in the movie "Now and Then."
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A Vermont woman has been convicted of manslaughter in the death of her disabled son who had vodka poured into his feeding tube.
The trial of 41-year-old Melissa Robitille, of Hardwick, ended Friday with the guilty verdict from the jury. Deliberations began Thursday in Vermont Superior Court in St. Johnsbury.
The charge against Robitille stemmed from the 2014 alcohol poisoning death of 13-year-old Isaac Robitille, who prosecutors say was blind, had no ears, had a cleft palate and had developmental delays.
Robitillle's former boyfriend, Walter Richters, was sentenced to three years in prison last year for his role in Isaac's death.
WCAX-TV reports Robitille showed no emotion when the jury returned its verdict.
MIAMI (AP)  A Florida woman accused of killing her toddler son in what became known as the "Baby Lollipops" case has taken the stand in her third trial after remaining silent during her first two.
The Miami Herald reports that 56-year-old Ana Maria Cardona testified on Monday that her former girlfriend, Olivia Gonzalez, took the boy from her and eventually killed him.
Cardona's latest trial began last week. Two previous convictions and death sentences were tossed by the Florida Supreme Court. Prosecutors decided against seeking death a third time.
The death of her 3-year-old son Lazaro Figueroa was huge news after the boy's body, weighing 18 pounds (8 kilograms) and badly beaten, was discovered in the bushes of a Miami Beach home in November 1990. Police initially could not identify the boy and called him "Baby Lollipops" after a design on his T-shirt.
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Cardona previously said the boy's death was an accident.
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JUPITER, Fla. — St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Alex Reyes needs season-ending Tommy John surgery on his right arm.
General manager John Mozeliak confirmed the diagnosis after an MRI. Reyes didn't throw his scheduled bullpen session Tuesday because of a sore elbow.
The 22-year-old Reyes made his major league debut Aug. 9 and was 4-1 with a 1.57 ERA in five starts and seven relief appearances. His fastball averaged more than 97 mph.
Ben Wallace arrives for Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron's first cabinet meeting at 10 Downing Street, in Westminster, London, Britain, May 12, 2015. Islamic State militants have aspirations to launch mass-casualty chemical attacks on targets in Britain and elsewhere in Europe, the British security minister said in a newspaper interview published on Sunday.
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The final rounds of the 2018 World Cup are here, and England have made it through to the quarter finals for the first time since 2006. They will face Sweden at 3pm BST this Saturday 7th July.
But the next two weeks are about so much more than just football. Nations across the globe come together in the name of sporting prowess, corporate muscle and international camaraderie - but it is also a great excuse to go to the pub.
Below are the best venues in London with big screens to watch every match, and share in the collective euphoria, grief and apathy that comes with following the English national team.
Flat Iron Square, London Bridge
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Every single game will be screened in the garden of this venue in London Bridge, making it one of the only places in London to watch the action outdoors. But what if it rains? No matter. Head indoors to its pop-up ski chalet Après London to watch it on a 100-inch HD TV. Genius. Bookings not possible.
Police: String of arsons reported in Gary
Police are warning northwest Indiana residents about rash of recent arsons in Gary.
The arsons happened in the late evening and early morning hours in the Midtown neighborhood, according to Gary Police Lt. Dawn Westerfield.
Anyone with information should contact Det. Sgt. Mark Salazar at (219) 881-7431, or the Crime Tip Line at 866-CRIME-GP.
National Project Coordinator of Agricultural Market and Information System, AMIS, Mr. Olutayo Oyawale in this interview, among other issues, explains how AMIS can help in solving food crisis in Nigeria. Why has it become necessary to galvanize a collective action in support of the global food security drive of the UN? The world's population is predicted to hit 9Bn by 2050, up from today's total of nearly 7.3Bn, and with it, food demand is predicted to increase substantially.
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GUELPH — Police have laid 12 new charges against a practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine, accused last year of sexually assaulting several patients.
The Guelph Police Service says Sherman Lai, who also performed acupuncture, was charged with one count of sexual assault in October 2017.
Between November 2017 and April 2018, the 58-year-old was charged with 16 more counts of sexual assault, two counts of assault with a weapon, two counts of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, and two counts of uttering death threats.
Police say Lai was charged on Tuesday with one additional count of sexual assault, six more counts of assault, one more count of assault with a weapon, three counts of uttering threats and one count of forcible confinement.
WASHINGTON Feb 14 Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen on Tuesday defended the central bank's annual tests that assess how ready banks are to face financial shocks, saying they are a key part of banking supervision.
"Stress testing has greatly strengthened our process of supervision," Yellen said in a hearing before U.S. senators. (Reporting by Jason Lange and Patrick Rucker, Editing by Franklin Paul)
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Industrial output in the eurozone fell in June in an uncomfortable drop that suggests the economic boom may not be as strong as analysts hoped.
Germany’s monthly output fell by 1.1pc while Ireland’s crashed by 7.5pc in the choppy short-term index. French industrial output dropped 1.2pc.
Among the larger economies growth was recorded in Italy, at 1.1pc, and the Netherlands, at 1.2pc.
Output fell by 0.6pc in June compared with May, led by a 1.9pc tumble in the production of capital goods and a 1.7pc fall in consumer durables.
That pulled the annual growth figure down to 2.6pc, Eurostat said, below the 2.8pc economists had anticipated.
It didn't take long for Claude Julien to find a new job. After the Boston Bruins let go their long-time head coach, the Montreal Canadiens decided it was time for a change of their own.
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PARRY SOUND — There’s a free legal clinic planned for next month.
Local lawyer Riali Johannesson and paralegal Teresa Hunt teamed together for the clinic being held at the St. James Centre for Community.
“Should somebody have any questions in regards to a legal matter, whether it pertains to small claims court, one of the tribunals or traffic offences, and they need assistance and don’t know what to do or how to proceed — we’re there to help them,” said Hunt. “Both Riali and I are doing this as a courtesy to people in town that don’t have the means to seek out legal representation.”
Depending on the success of the clinic, more could be scheduled in the future, said Hunt.
2 Aiphone’s GT series multitenant, color video, door entry system supports up to 500 tenant stations, 16 entrance panels and four security guard stations. It is ADA-compliant and features 170-degree pan, tilt and zoom cameras and built-in access code keypads for keyless entry.
An anonymous reader quotes Reuters:The fundraising comes as Tesla "struggles" meet its production commitments, notes the article, adding that analysts are wondering if the car manufacturer will eventually need billions more in funding.By Wednesday Musk had sold out his entire suppy of flamethrowers, though "Apparently, some customs agencies are saying they won't allow shipment of anything called a 'Flamethrower'," Musk tweeted Friday night , adding "To solve this, we are renaming it 'Not a Flamethrower'.""Or maybe 'Temperature Enhancement Device.'"
KUALA LUMPUR: He was watching TV upstairs when he heard loud popping sounds but dismissed it as someone letting off firecrackers. Little did Shamsul Ng Abdullah, 59, know a fire was raging in his own living room downstairs at their home in Taman Wangsa Permai, Kepong.
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The last day of 2016 also marked the first full day without commercial shipping on the Seaway.
The last ship to leave the area was the upbound Canadian laker G3 Marquis, according to the observation of Brenda Benoit, of the Summerstown LookOut.
The Marquis left the Eisenhower Locks on the afternoon Dec. 29. It is now berthed for the closed season in Hamilton.
The Seaway officially closed at noon, Saturday.
The Seaway won’t see any commercial activity until mid-March when icebreakers will begin making a path for shipping and placing buoys.
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Police say seven people, including three teenagers, were injured in a New Year’s Day shooting in Miami-Dade’s West Little River neighborhood.
LONDON, MARCH 20, ARMENPRESS. Non-ferrous and minor metals prices for 19 March:
“Armenpress” reports the price of aluminum up by 0.17% to $2092.00, copper price down by 1.88% to $6820.00, lead price down by 2.19% to $2364.00, nickel price down by 2.17% to $13500.00, tin price down by 0.81% to $20740.00, zinc price down by 0.58% to $3252.00, molybdenum price up by 2.27% to $22500.00, cobalt price up by 0.56% to $89500.00.
Measurement unit is 1 tonne.
PM Narendra Modi thanks people of Odisha for supporting BJP during Panchayat Poll
Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanks people of Odisha for supporting BJP during Panchayat Poll. Prime Minister Modi says support for BJP is increasing in all over India.
It should be noted that the BJP winning 60 seats in the first phase polls, including wiping out of BJD in all nine Kalahandi zilla parishad zones.
Union minister for Petroleum and Natural gas Dharmendra Pradhan said that it is just a trailer of a bigger change to come. Pradhan said the people of Odisha are disappointed with the autocracy of BJD and have expressed their dissent by choosing BJP in many districts. He also said the demonetisation move of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made an impact on the polls.
I like how I’m posting this like it’s some big deal! Haha! It is…but it isn’t.
As you know, her husband is the captain of the Preds, who just lost in the Stanley Cup Finals to the Pittsburgh Penguins. She was very vocal in her support, of course, but after the loss hasn’t had much to say…UNTIL NOW!
Press coverage about Teva Pharmaceutical Industries has trended somewhat negative on Sunday, Alpha One Sentiment Analysis reports. The research group, a unit of Accern, scores the sentiment of press coverage by monitoring more than 20 million news and blog sources in real-time.
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Kevin Spacey is accused of three more sexual assaults by men in London bringing the total of cases against him to at least EIGHT
VANCOUVER — British Columbia's health minister says the province is working to reduce wait times for children and adults requiring dental surgery in hospital under general anesthetic.
Adrian Dix says people who are not safely able to get dental care without anesthesia will have more timely access to treatment as 900 more surgeries are performed in the coming year.
The total number of surgeries for those requiring general anesthetic for dental procedures will grow to 7,100 in 2018-19, up 15 per cent from the previous year.
Dix says in a news release his ministry will also work with the B.C. Dental Association to study wait-time guidelines and protocols that it will use to further improve timely access for patients who require dental care in a hospital setting.
The association's executive director, Jocelyn Johnston, says dental disease leaves people in chronic pain, and quicker treatment would allow them to resume life free from infection.
Ex-BBNaija housemate, Miyonse, launches own cooking show
Former Big Brother Naija (#BBNaija) 2017 contestant, Miyonse Oluwaseyi, popularly called Miyonse, says plans are underway for his new television show with focus on cooking and confectionery. “My TV show is coming out soon; it is a cooking show; however, I would not like to disclose more because the people I signed the contract with …
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Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli are a happily married couple now! They tied the knot in an extravagant countryside 5-star-facility in Tuscany, Italy. Also, the former US President Barack Obama holidayed at the same resort along with his wife Michelle Obama in May 2017 and seven months later Anushka and Virat officially became a couple at the same venue.
The countryside resort 'Borgo Finocchieto' is owned by John Phillips, a former US ambassador to Rome appointed by the Obama administration. The former President arrived in a military jet escorted by the Italian air force and security was beefed up all throughout the village and human movement in and around the resort was banned. Even Virat and Anushka enjoyed the same amount of security at their wedding at the Borgo Finocchieto.
× Murder Charges Filed in Webster County Death Investigation, Victim Identified as Missing Woman
WEBSTER COUNTY, Iowa — Authorities have identified the body of a woman found near Clare, Iowa, in Webster County.
Jessica Gomez, 26, was previously reported missing, but has now been identified as the deceased woman found on Saturday.
Mackenzie Knigge, 26, and Phillip Williams, 25, are now charged with first degree murder in connection to Gomez’s death. They are both being held in the Tippecanoe County Sheriff’s Office in Lafayette, Indiana.
× Police seeking man suspected of stealing refrigerator from Walmart
EAST LAMPETER TOWNSHIP, Lancaster County — East Lampeter Township police are seeking help from the public in identifying man suspected of stealing a refrigerator from a Walmart on the 2000 block of Lincoln Highway East.
The incident occurred in July, but police were contacted Wednesday. The pictured suspect allegedly placed a boxed refrigerator in his cart and exited the store without paying for it. The same man is believed to have committed another retail theft on September 25, police say. In that case, he allegedly put a variety of merchandise in a shopping cart and left the store without paying.
Anyone with information about the suspect is asked to contact East Lampter Township Police Officer Heistand at (717) 291-4676.
To the Editor:
White supremacy?
How pathetic that anyone with integrity would anoint him- or herself with such a despicable title.
Allegiance with people who trample the rights of those not equal in their clouded eyes? How ugly, perverse, brainwashed are the leaders and followers who foment hate and division. Please go live on another planet where you can destroy one another with your poison. Leave us to heal from the suffering you have inflicted for ages. Our humanity is still intact.
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BERLIN (AP) — German authorities say they have raided the apartments of four Islamic clerics suspected of spying on opponents of the Turkish government.
The federal prosecutors' office said the Wednesday morning raids in the states of North Rhine-Westphalia and Rheinland-Palatinate were carried out to collect evidence; no arrests were made. The unidentified targets are suspected of spying on supporters of U.S.-based cleric Fethullah Gulen, who is accused by the Turkish government of orchestrating a July 15 coup.
Prosecutors say the four men were affiliated with the DITIB, the union of Turkish-Islamic cultural organizations in Germany, but refused to give further details.
An Austrian lawmaker this week said information indicates Turkish diplomatic offices around the world are gathering information to try to undermine organizations loyal to Gulen, who denies involvement in the coup.
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Muslims displacing Christians on Iraq’s Nineveh Plains
March 19, 2018
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With the support of a federal grant, Williamsburg Area Transit Authority and Hampton Roads Transit have teamed up to provide bus access to the Lackey Free Clinic. Lackey Free Clinic provides free medical services for those who meet eligibility requirements within York County, the City of Williamsburg, Poquoson, James City County and Newport News.
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LONDON, April 18 (Reuters) - Britain's financial markets regulator said on Tuesday it was vital to protect corporate whistleblowers, after it launched a high-profile probe last week into Barclays Chief Executive Jes Staley's attempts to unmask one inside his own bank.
"We take it very seriously", Andrew Bailey, Chief Executive of the Financial Conduct Authority, told a news conference in London.
Bailey declined to comment specifically on the Barclays case, but said it was important that whatever is seen in the outside world does not damage the support and protections whistleblowers have. (Reporting by Huw Jones; Writing by Lawrence White; Editing by Mark Potter)
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - If you're looking for the perfect moment to file your taxes, this may be your shot.
Lighthouse Tax and Notary Service will be giving away free tacos on Saturday, Feb. 3rd to those who file their taxes on that day or before.
The taco giveaway will run from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at their location on 3211 Niles Street.
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Jackson firefighters knocked down a fire at a building on the corner of Lynch and Poindexter Streets across from the Jackson State University baseball field Wednesday afternoon.
Division Fire Chief Cleotha Sanders says the structure appears to be abandoned.
Chief Sanders says it took about 30 minutes get it under control.
No one was injured and there's no word on what caused the fire.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Police have cited a woman after she ran a red light and hit a cruiser in southeast Colorado Springs Sunday night.
It happened just after 5 p.m. in the area of Powers Boulevard and Airport Road.
According to authorities, the cruiser saw a car run a red light at the intersection and head west on Airport.
When the officer turned on his lights and sirens to proceed with enforcement for the traffic violation, a mini-van traveling south on Powers failed to yield to the cruiser and hit it, according to police.
There were no significant injuries reported. The officer was not injured.
The occupants of the mini van were transported to a local hospital as a precaution.
The driver of the van, Amy Lester, was cited for failure to yield to an emergency vehicle.
Well, it looks like the city of Barcelona isn’t Donald Trump’s biggest fan. A local bar has themed one of their urinals after the President.
Now it would appear that the bar already had urinals that resemble The Rolling Stones logo, but took things a step further by adding Trump’s face behind it.
And this isn’t the first time we’ve seen Trump’s face used behind a urinal. There’s actually an entire collection from all over the world. Click HERE to see more Trump urinals.
Thomas Larson has turned his invention that makes a microscope out of a cell phone's camera into a successful company producing and selling four strengths of the "Micro Phone Lens". Massage industry consultant Lavon Watkins - a retired police officer and licensed massage practitioner - brings a diverse perspective in helping rid the industry of illegitimate massage businesses.
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MEXICO CITY — The former head of Mexico's state-owned oil company is denying accusations that he took bribes from Brazilian construction company Odebrecht.
Emilio Lozoya says he was never corrupt and suggests the allegations are being made by executives seeking to reduce their own sentences in Brazil.
The Brazilian newspaper O Globo said Sunday it has obtained statements made by former Odebrecht director Luis Alberto de Meneses Weyll to investigators. Weyll said that from 2012 to 2016, Odebrecht paid Lozoya $10 million to win a contract for work on a refinery in central Mexico. Lozoya left Pemex last year.
Mexico's Attorney General's Office has issued a statement saying it doesn't have all of the information from Brazilian investigators, but would pursue to the case to its ultimate consequences.
Jim Loughlin is a graduate of Choate Rosemary Hall, Class of 1982. A decorated athlete, head of the student government and now an attorney in Wallingford, Loughlin's history with the school runs deep.
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It's really hard these days to escape political news and research shows both adults and teens are suffering burnout.Psychologists say too much politics can get between people - even when their views agree.That's because one person will usually get more wrapped up in it than the other."Maybe you need to not be around people who do that all the time quite so much, or, you have to say what you want to say and then move on to another group or do something else or get yourself out of the situation, because it is very tempting," said Joseph Rock, Psy.D.Dr. Rock says if you tell others to back off politics, be sure you're doing it too.And to calm the atmosphere, designate places - like the dinner table - as a politics-free zone.------
ESSEX JUNCTION, Vt. (AP) — In the leading maple syrup producing state in the country, Vermont residents take their pancake topping seriously, and so do the judges at the annual maple contest at the Vermont Farm Show.
On Monday, a panel of three judges sampled dozens of syrups from producers around the state.
And judging is far more than a sugar buzz.
First, a judge tested the syrup for density — its sugar content. Then, the panel judged the syrup for its color, based on what type of syrup it is: golden, amber, dark or very dark. And finally, they tasted them for flavor.
This year's best in show went to Howard Beaupre, Sr., of Milton, Vermont, for his amber syrup.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Redwood Trust Inc
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To honor graduating seniors, the Modern Languages and Literature department hosted a graduation party and annual Journey’s Competition. Teams competed in eight different languages for the Journey’s trophy.
By DAVID BAUDER, AP Media Writer
NEW YORK (AP) — Roseanne Barr is partly blaming Ambien for the tweet that led to her show’s cancellation, but the maker of the insomnia drug quickly retorted that “racism is not a known side effect.”
Hours after ABC axed her show for her offensive tweet about former Obama adviser Valerie Jarrett — and quickly breaking a promise to stay off Twitter — the comedian was back on the social media platform.
She urged people not to defend her and said of her Jarrett tweet that she was “ambien tweeting” at 2 a.m.
That led to the response on Twitter by the drug maker Sanofi.
East Bridgewater Police are investigating after two athletic fields were vandalized.
Chief Scott Allen says that on Wednesday officers responded to the Gordon W. Mitchell Middle School Athletic Fields and the Church Street Fields for reports of damage.
Officers concluded that a vehicle drove onto and through the fields, causing extensive damage.
Allen says video evidence indicates that the damage to both properties took place around 7 o’clock Tuesday night and they believe the same vehicle is responsible for both incidents and they are trying to identify the license plate number of the vehicle involved.
Anyone with information on this incident is being asked to call East Bridgewater Police at 508-378-7223.
- WATD’s Dan McCready contributed to this report.
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Trump Administration Announces New Restrictions On China Steve Inskeep talks to Peter Navarro, director of the White House National Trade Council, about the tariffs the administration plans to impose on China. Navarro calls it a "historic decision."
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Three-division world champion Vasyl Lomachenko has undergone surgery to fix a torn labrum in his right shoulder.
The two-time Olympic gold medalist from Ukraine hopes to return to the ring later this year, according to a statement Wednesday from his promoter.
Lomachenko (11-1, 9 KOs) had arthroscopic surgery at the Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute in Los Angeles by orthopedic surgeon Neal ElAttrache.
Lomachenko says he hurt his shoulder during the second round of his 10th-round stoppage victory over Jorge Linares in New York on May 12 to defend his WBA lightweight title.
ElAttrache says Lomachenko had an “extensive” tear in his labrum along with cartilage damage, but the surgeon believes Lomachenko will make a full recovery.
Lomachenko initially planned to fight again Aug. 25, but won’t make that date while recovering.
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Learn the art of fishing from water safety to baiting the hook to reeling the fish in at this yearly fishing extravaganza. Some equipment will be available.
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Western Spirit Cowboy Festival - Trent
Jun 2, 2018 - Jun 3, 2018
Experience the western spirit with a trail ride, Dutch oven cook-off, performance by cowboy poet & humorist Andy Nelson, music by Sherwin & Pam Linton, Ron & Jane Cote and the Campfire Concerto (Boyd Bristow, Kenny Putnam, Paul Larson & Jami Lynn) and cowboy church on Sunday.
Tickets are available at www.trentsd.com.
× Argument over a flashlight leads to fatal stabbing
MOSELLE, Miss. — Authorities have arrested a man they say fatally stabbed another man during a fight over a flashlight.
WDAM reports 25-year-old Matthew Lee Phillips of Seminary has been charged with murder in the stabbing death of 40-year-old Joseph Stringer on Friday in Jones County.
Officials say Stringer was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities say Phillips fled the scene, leading police on an 11-hour search.
Jones County Sheriff Alex Hodge says they were fighting over a flashlight Stringer had taken from Phillips. Hodge says they’ve had altercations before and there was some alcohol involved.
Phillips says the killing was self-defense and Stringer had sent him to the hospital before.
It’s unclear if Phillips has an attorney.
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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- If you're looking for some unique treats for your Super Bowl Party this year, look no further than Rocket Fizz Indianapolis - the store has everything from sodas, to candy to novelty toys for your get-together.
We caught up with owners Kim and Jon Nething to find out what flavors and items are most popular this year.
New Delhi: Alleging humiliation, senior advocate Rajeev Dhavan on Monday wrote to Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra that henceforth he will not practice in the court, days after the CJI took exception to the conduct of some senior lawyers.
Chief Justice Misra had last week voiced strong objection to the conduct of certain Senior Counsel raising their voices during hearing at the conclusion of Delhi government’s plea and also the Ayodhya matter.
In the brief letter that was delivered to the office of the Chief Justice on Monday, Dhavan said: “After the humiliating end in the Delhi case, I have decided to give up court practice.”
Dhavan in his letter also told the Chief Justice: “You are entitled to take back the Senior Gown conferred on me, though I would like to keep it for memory and service rendered.”
PHOENIX (AP) - The Latest on the Southern Baptist Convention meeting (all times local):
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3:10 p.m.
The Southern Baptist Convention formally condemned the political movement known as the “alt-right” during a national meeting in Phoenix.
The denomination initially refused to take up a resolution repudiating the movement that emerged dramatically during the U.S. presidential election and mixes racism, nationalism and populism.
Pressure built on Southern Baptists to make some statement against the movement. They did so Wednesday after emotional appeals from attendees.
The resolution decries every form of racism, including what the denomination called “alt-right white supremacy” as antithetical to the Gospel.
The Southern Baptist Convention was formed in the 19th century in defense of slaveholders. It has been working to overcome its history.
Nashville, Tenn.-based singer-songwriter and filmmaker Luke Dick, an Oklahoma native, is nearing his funding goal on the full-length documentary "Red Dog," which will delve into the shady history of one of the rowdiest oil boom landmarks in his home state's history. Photo provided Nashville, Tenn.-based singer-songwriter and filmmaker Luke Dick, an Oklahoma native, is nearing his funding goal on the full-length documentary "Red Dog," which will delve into the shady history of one of the rowdiest oil boom landmarks in his home state's history.
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This is one of the nation’s largest French-themed festivals. Start things off right by lacing up your running shoes for the Storm the Bastille 5K run/2K walk, then relax and enjoy a weekend of live Cajun, zydeco, jazz, chanson, reggae, folk and rock performances with authentic French eatables. Saturday is Kids’ Day. This year marks Bastille Days’ 36th anniversary.
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - RISANAMENTO SPA:
* REPORTED ON THURSDAY FY NET LOSS 23.9 MLN VERSUS LOSS OF EUR 65.4 MLN YEAR AGO
* FY REVENUE EUR 3.0 MLN VS EUR 4.7 MLN YEAR AGO
* NET DEBT AT YEAR-END EUR 34.4 MLN VS DEBT EUR 40.4 MLN AT 2016-END
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Arconic Sells 60% Stake In Alcoa For About $890 Mln
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NEW YORK CITY (dpa-AFX) - Arconic Inc. (ARNC) announced that it has monetized more than 60 percent of the 36.31 million shares it retained in Alcoa Corporation. The sale of 23.35 million Alcoa shares will result in about $890 million in proceeds.
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Declassified Chiang Kai-shek documents to be put online
TAIPEI -- Some 260,000 documents related to late Republic of China President Chiang Kai-shek will be made available to the public later this year after they have been declassified, said Academia Historica, which is planning to publish them on its website.
The online publication of the documents is part of Academia Historica's efforts to digitize and update its search system.
The new system will be launched on Jan. 5 with the initial publication of 50,000 documents pertaining to Chiang, which will be accessible free of charge on the website of the country's top national archive.
The remaining documents will be declassified and put into the system over time with the goal of digitizing and releasing all 260,000 by the end of April, said Academia Historica, which under the Presidential Office.
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While plenty of progress has been made ahead of the upcoming season, Cardiff City have more signings to come and further decisions yet to be made ahead of the season opener.
Two players whose club futures remain uncertain are Marko Grujic and Aron Gunnarsson.
Bluebirds boss Neil Warnock has already confirmed that talks have been held over another loan spell for Liverpool midfielder Grujic. With Serbia out of the World Cup, let's hope those talks soon prove fruitful for Cardiff.
And Bluebirds remain in waiting for an update on Gunnarsson, who is technically no longer a Cardiff City player after his club contract expired over the weekend.
After two new signings and a new deal for Junior Hoilett last week, yesterday brought confirmation that Joe Bennett had signed a new deal with the Bluebirds, keeping him at the club until the summer of 2021.
Stay with us for live updates below.
As ever, you can join in the conversation on our Cardiff City Online Facebook page or tweet us at @CardiffCityLive.
About Dementia Friendly Cinema Screenings
Wem Town Hall's dementia friendly cinema screenings are specifically tailored to meet the needs of customers with dementia. This will include a lower sound level, improved and clearer way signing and specially trained volunteers on hand to assist. There will also be an interval at each showing with tea/coffee and biscuits on offer.
Eliza Gray Doty, preemie infant daughter of Kevin Doty and Courtney Kitchens of Waterloo, S.C., passed away Thursday, April 13, 2017 at the Greenville Memorial Hospital. A memorial service will conducted Thursday, April 20, at 6:30 p.m. in the Gray Funeral Home Chapel of Laurens. The family will greet friends immediately following the memorial service. The parents request that those attending please dress in bright colors to celebrate the life of their daughter. Condolences may be expressed online at www.grayfuneralhome.com.
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Huntsville town council has passed a motion asking the province to immediately dismiss Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare's board of directors.
The motion passed after a lengthy presentation from hospital officials on Monday night, who reinforced that a decision has not been made on the two-site and single-site options.
The motion was first tabled by Huntsville Mayor Scott Aitchison last month. It came out of frustration over the board of directors’ consideration of a new single-site hospital replacing the current hospitals in Bracebridge and Huntsville.
Aitchison had also expressed frustration that hospital officials were not listening to residents’ concerns.
He also questioned whether they had done enough to secure more money from the province.
The board’s CEO told council a request has recently been made to meet with Ontario’s minister of health and long term care to address the funding shortfall.
About Only men allowed (Men's club)
Age Connects Torfaen runs a dedicated men only group. The group meet for a home cooked meal and then take part in a range of activities from race nights, board games, listening to guests speakers or even taking part in a mock court case. The group are always looking for new members.
Concerns are being raised about staffing at the Walton Volunteer Fire Department and its response times, and the tension is leading to turnover. WCHS TV reports residents, fire departments, county and state officials all gathered Monday at the fire department and the fire chief resigned on the spot. Former Walton fire chief john Kelley stepped in as interim and he’ll remain in that role until the next election in June. Others have applied to join the department.
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The Latest on reactions to President Donald Trump's State of the Union address (all times local):
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South Korean analysts say President Donald Trump's fiery comments on North Korea reflected confidence that his campaign of pressure and sanctions on the country is working.
Experts say it also means Washington will continue to deny Pyongyang meaningful dialogue unless it's willing to discuss serious changes to its nuclear weapons program and human rights conditions.
Du Hyeogn Cha, a visiting scholar at Seoul's Asan Institute for Policy Studies, says for North Korea, it has to hurt that Trump declared the country as a regime that cannot co-exist with the founding values of the United States.
Koh Yu-hwan, a North Korea expert at Seoul's Dongguk University and a security adviser to South Korea's presidential office, says Trump likely saw North Korea's outreach over the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics as a clear sign that pressure and sanctions are working.
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KEMMERER, Wyo. — A 23-year-old man has pleaded guilty to kidnapping and killing a Utah train worker in Wyoming.
Dereck James Harrison entered his plea Monday during his arraignment in District Court in Kemmerer.
The Salt Lake Tribune reports (http://bit.ly/2oFRacD) that Harrison pleaded guilty to first-degree murder while perpetrating a kidnapping and kidnapping in the May slaying of 63-year-old Kay Porter Ricks.
Prosecutors agreed not to seek the death penalty in exchange for Harrison's guilty plea.
Sentencing has been scheduled for May 17.
Harrison already is serving at least 30 years in a Utah prison after pleading guilty last year to tying up a woman and her four daughters in a basement.
Prosecutors say after that, he and his father snatched and killed a train worker while on the run from police.
The Kentucky Horse Council has announced the topic for the May Kentucky Equine Networking Association dinner: "Saving Ground - Preserving Kentucky's Horse Country." The dinner, presented by the Equine Law Group of Dinsmore & Shohl LLP, will be held on May 16, at Fasig-Tipton, in Lexington.
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More than 2,000 Russian women who lived under the Islamic State group have disappeared.
Newsnight's Tim Whewell reports from Russia and Iraq on a mystery that's left many desperate relatives in limbo.
Warden Woods Community Centre invites you to our annual Taste of the Teesdale festival with this years theme on Health and Wellness. Join us for a day of fun, food, activities, prizes and more. 2-6 pm. Free.
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Yahoo Finance's Jared Blikre and Myles Udland break down the day's market action, as the Nasdaq Composite, Nasdaq 100, S&P 500 and Russell 2000 have their worst day since the February lows, specifically looking at the relative strength of the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK) versus the S&P 500.
Ratings go up for Tunica, North Tunica fire departments
Written by BY Brooks Taylor
Good news for local fire departments could mean a break in insurance rates for Tunica County property owners.
Both the North Tunica Fire District and the Tunica Fire Department were notified late last week that fire classifications have improved one step – from seven to six – effective March 24, 2017.
Field Rating Representative for the Mississippi State Rating Bureau Richard Parham wrote TFD Chief Scott Goff and North Tunica Chief Jimmie Neal last week, saying, “We are pleased to advise that the fire defenses have improved…and an improved fire insurance classification of Sixth Class has been confirmed….
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The company, being spun off by China Everbright International, launched bookbuilding for the 560m primary share offering on Tuesday morning, according to a source close to the deal.
Leads are marketing the stock at HK$5.18-HK$5.90 apiece, which could give the listing a potential size of HK$2.9bn-HK$3.3bn, according ...
March 19 (Reuters) - Indianivesh Ltd:
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BANGOR, Maine — Duson Majstorovic and Isaiah White each scored 20 points and provided the force as Maine celebrated Star Wars Day with a 104-51 trouncing of Division III University of Maine at Machias on Sunday afternoon.
The win was the Black Bears’ fourth victory over an in-state rival, including an exhibition win over Division III Husson University. Maine’s three wins in 11 games all have come against in-state competition, posting wins over Saint Joseph’s College of Maine and the University of Maine, Presque Isle.
The Black Bears shot 34 of 69 from the field (49.3 per cent), including 12 of 34 from behind the 3-point arc.
Danny Evans and Aaron Calixte each added 13 points for Maine, which takes a week off before facing Saint Joseph’s Sunday in Philadelphia.
Darius Clark and Travonne Thompson led Maine-Machias with 16 and 14 points, respectively. The Clippers converted just 1 of 13 shots from behind the arc.
Comedian Kevin Hart has a bold Super Bowl prediction: 86-3. But he's not the only celebrity, or football fan, in Minnesota ahead of Sunday's game. NBC10's Tim Furlong caught up with some fans showing of their green on Friday. (Published 16 minutes ago)
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From planting to painting, volunteers from a Santa Maria business spread out across Ontiveros Elementary School this week to transform the campus in one of several similar makeovers planned in the coming weeks. The volunteers for Thursday's event primarily came from Zodiac Aerospace which provided the Give & Grow grant along with the labor to paint murals, plant low-maintenance landscaping, build benches and storage sheds, add colorful designs to playground asphalt, create an outdoor classroom and a Chumash garden, and install fence art.
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Introduced to the UK in 2012 and played competitively since 2014, the popularity of footgolf has spread quickly.
BBC Wales Sport met up with some of the world’s leading players at Newport's Celtic Manor, where around 150 players from 10 different countries were competing.
SAN DIEGO – Firefighters extinguished a small brush fire alongside northbound Interstate 805, near Kearny Villa Road in Serra Mesa, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Two lanes on the freeway were closed due to the blaze, the CHP reports.
The fire was contained to less than an acre.
3 Shot, Including 2 Police Officers, In Dallas
Updated at 8:01 p.m. ET
Two police officers were shot and critically wounded Tuesday in Dallas, police said.
The shooter has not been captured, reported TV station WFAA. Police were searching in a wooded area behind the Home Depot where the shooting happened, according to the Dallas Morning News.
A civilian was also shot. Police said the person's condition was unknown.
The incident happened as the officers helped a security guard "responding to an incident" at the Home Depot, WFAA said. The TV station described both officers as "rookies in their 20s" and said one of them was shot in the back of the head.
A nearby stop on the regional DART train briefly closed because of police activity.
City officials, including Mayor Mike Rawlings, offered good wishes to the officers Tuesday evening.
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The National Executive Committee of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) has said that the Rohingya and their “anti-national” activities were a “growing threat” to the country and that the Centre should deal with them strongly.
In its national conference held in Ranchi, the ABVP also adopted resolutions stating that Central government schemes… should be included in school curriculum and that the youth should desist from using Chinese products. “Illegal stay of 40,000 Rohingya Muslims as well as 3.5 crore Bangladeshi immigrants and their anti-national activities in big educational institutes…is a growing threat to the internal security of the country…,” reads one of the ABVP resolutions.
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May 2 Ametek Inc:
* Ametek announces strong first quarter 2017 results
* Q1 earnings per share $0.60
* Q1 sales $1.01 billion versus I/B/E/S view $961.4 million
* Sees FY 2017 earnings per share $2.40 to $2.48
* Sees Q2 2017 earnings per share about $0.60 to $0.62
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.57 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Ametek Inc - we expect 2017 sales will increase mid-single digits, with organic sales up low-single digits
* Ametek Inc - expect Q2 2017 sales to increase mid-single digits on a percentage basis compared to same period last year
* Guidance provided for Q2 and for full year 2017 does not include anticipated closure of mocon acquisition
* Q2 earnings per share view $0.62, revenue view $1.03 billion -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* FY2017 earnings per share view $2.44, revenue view $4.04 billion -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
When Billy Joel wrote “Miami 2017 (Seen the Lights Go Out on Broadway)” in the mid-Seventies, he had no idea he’d still be playing stadiums the year that song was set. But despite releasing no new music since 1993, he has been seeing bigger crowds every year since he returned to the road in 2013 after a long
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HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. — Grant Riller scored 24 points, Jarrell Brantley poured in 23 more, including the winning layup, and Charleston edged Hofstra 86-85 on Saturday night to take sole possession of first place in the Colonial Athletic Association.
Trailing by a point after Hofstra's Justin Wright-Foreman sank a 3-pointer with 18 seconds left, Charleston (18-6, 9-3) took the ball down the right side of the court and got it inside to Brantley, who dribbled twice to his right before breaking left to drop in the winning bucket with three seconds remaining.
Joe Chealey added 19 points and Nick Harris had 10 for Charleston, which shot 57 per cent and got 18 assists on its 30 baskets to pick up its sixth straight win.
Wright-Foreman finished with 24 points to lead Hofstra (14-10, 7-5), Eli Pemberton added 20, Jalen Ray got 11 and Kenny Wormley 10.
Meet Madden.Madden is an Owasso seven year old who was born with a bilateral cleft lip and palate. To date, he has undergone a total of six surgeries, and has many more to go.Madden is usually spunky, outgoing, friendly, kind, and fun! Unfortunately, he had a bully on the school bus this year that started affecting how he felt about himself.When his parents found out, they worked to help change his perception on bullies.Now that he’s back to his normal spunky self, he’s eager for everyone to know that he’s special. He wants to remind the world that being a “poophead” to someone really isn’t cool, as he shows you in his video…….Then, if you feel like it, share his message with others.
Felipe Massa drove his Grove-prepared Williams to a sixth-placed finish in a race won by Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel.
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One of life's greatest curiosities is why McDonald's doesn't offer sachets of mayonnaise.
The sauce is important, goes well with most fast foods, yet despite featuring in a number of McDonald's menu items – the Mayo Chicken, for example – cannot be bought separately.
The chain has finally revealed why its UK branches are barren of emulsion. Apparently, the 'demand' isn't great enough. Do we all secretly hate mayo?
Why McDonald's doesn't do mayo
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A McDonald's spokesperson told Cosmopolitan magazine: "What we offer in our restaurants is based on customer demand.
"We don’t currently have any plans for mayonnaise to be made available."
It's a little odd given McDonald's offers a broad range of sauces. There's even sweet curry. The closest you can get to mayo is sour cream and chive dip, available with Chicken Selects.
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In advance of the larger Alzheimer’s Association Walk in September, several Heritage communities are participating in a June 24 Heritage Hike Fundraiser walk, with proceeds going to the Alzheimer’s Association. The walk will take place at Heritage Deer Creek and will involve residents from Deer Creek, West Allis, Lexington, Elm Grove, Menomonee Falls and Waukesha. Registration will take place at 10:30 a.m., with the hike beginning at 11 a.m. There will also be a brat fry, raffles, sponsored booths and entertainment. Pre-registration is recommended.
Price: Registration is required. Attendees can purchase food, drink, raffle tickets along with resident-made dog biscuits and T-shirts for tie-dying.
Social Media Threat Prompts Added Security at Schools
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)- Lexington Police are increasing their presence at schools after a threat was made on social media.
Officers say they are investigating a threat made to Lexington Middle School via Snapchat. The department tweeted Tuesday, that they officers will be at all Lexington one schools within the town of Lexington.
As the SnapChat threat to @LexingtonMiddle investigation continues, Chief Green has directed officers to be at all @LexingtonOne within the @TownLexingtonSC. Online threats are taken seriously and LPD is working with @LCSD_News and S.L.E.D. to bring this case to a conclusion. pic.twitter.com/snbOmlg054 — Lexington Police(SC) (@LexingtonPD) April 24, 2018
Police are working with the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department and SLED to “bring this case to a conclusion.”
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Storm hit State Highway Six set to be reopened this morning
Hundreds of people have been stuck on the West Coast since the storm hit on Thursday.
June 14, Colombo: Sri Lanka's Cabinet of Ministers has directed the law enforcement authorities and the Attorney General to take immediate action against instigators and perpetrators of violence and hate speech against religious and ethnic groups. Issuing a statement the Cabinet of Ministers said they are deeply concerned by the recent incidents of violence targeting places of religious worship, shops and business enterprises, and houses and denounced such acts aimed at inciting violence against the different ethnic and religious communities in the country.
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Florida officer charged with DUI after driving backward
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — A Florida sheriff's lieutenant is charged with driving under the influence after she was spotted driving backward and honking her horn in the middle of the night.
Pinellas County Sheriff's Lt. Christi Ruhtz also was fired from the department where she had worked for 19 years.
A deputy reported finding Ruhtz driving in reverse and honking her horn just before 2 a.m. Sunday in Largo.
The sheriff's office said Ruhtz performed poorly on a field sobriety test and initially refused a breath test as part of a criminal investigation. She did provide a breath sample, which is a condition of employment in such circumstances, and that test showed a blood alcohol level of .14. The legal limit is .08.
A phone listing found for Ruhtz was disconnected.
APC Chieftain urges Nigerians to own up ongoing war against corruption
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Niger, Kabiru Rijau, says Nigerians must own up ongoing fight against corruption, to save the country from collapse. Rijau said in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria ( NAN) in Minna on Tuesday that those insinuating political sentiments to the war, were selfish and…
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The Best of Philly winner for 3D printing produces a 3D action figure that looks just like you! (WPVI)
Winning numbers drawn in 'Mega Millions' game
ATLANTA (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the "Mega Millions" game were:
02-11-55-58-67, Mega Ball: 2, Megaplier: 3
(two, eleven, fifty-five, fifty-eight, sixty-seven; Mega Ball: two; Megaplier: three)
Estimated jackpot: $84 million
SHANGHAI China's foreign exchange market is relatively stable and cross-border capital movement is "gradually becoming balanced", state news agency Xinhua quoted the head of the country's foreign exchange regulator as saying.
Pan Gongsheng, head of the State Administration of Foreign Exchange, said China's foreign exchange management would "basically focus on reform and opening-up to facilitate cross-border trade and investment, and at the same time prevent risks from cross-border capital flows".
Xinhua said Pan made the remarks on Wednesday to representatives of foreign investors, noting that cross-border payments would be "steady" in the future.
(Reporting by John Ruwitch; Editing by Eric Meijer)
Worldwide Facilities LLC has named John Galaviz its new chief financial officer.
He is based in the firm’s Los Angeles, Calif. headquarters.
Galaviz was chief financial officer for Answer Financial prior to joining Worldwide Facilities. His background includes corporate development with Symetra Financial, a Berkshire Hathaway and private equity backed financial services company, as well as investment banking experience with Lehman Brothers, Dillion & Read and Merrill Lynch.
Worldwide Facilities is a national wholesale insurance broker and managing general agent.
A female bald eagle nursed back to health after being found injured and emaciated at Fort Hunter Liggett 7 months ago was released back into the wild Wednesday. The 12-year-old bird, known only by its A23 tag, was one of more than 100 bald eagles introduced back to the Channel Islands as part of a breeding program.
VK Sasikala, who is expected to surrender in Bengaluru after being sentenced to a four-year jail term for corruption, has brought back two relatives TTV Dinakaran and Venkatesh into Tamil Nadu's ruling AIADMK, years after they were expelled by former Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa.Mr Dinakaran is back as deputy to Ms Sasikala, who is the general secretary of the AIADMK.Ms Sasikala was ordered by the Supreme Court yesterday to serve jail time after she was held guilty, along with Jayalalithaa, of making a fortune beyond their known sources of income in the 1990s.
(LONDON) — Israeli author David Grossman has won the Man Booker International Prize for his novel A Horse Walks Into a Bar .
The award was announced Wednesday in London.
Grossman beat out five other finalists, including fellow Israeli author Amos Oz for the counterpart to Britain's prestigious Booker Prize. Grossman's novel is about a failing standup comic and his final performance.
The award has a prize of 50,000 pounds ($64,000) that is split evenly between Grossman and translator Jessica Cohen.
The prize was previously a career honor, but changed last year to recognize a single book in a bid to increase the profile of international fiction in English-speaking countries.
Last year the prize was awarded to "The Vegetarian" by South Korea's Han Kang.
A Pulaski County man was arrested Saturday after he struck his girlfriend with a gun that was later fired during a struggle, the sheriff's office said.
Pulaski County deputies were sent sometime before 12:30 p.m. to the home of 28-year-old Perry Ford after getting a call about shots fired, according to a report.
At the home in the 4200 block of Arkansas 161 just outside North Little Rock, Ford's girlfriend told investigators the couple had been fighting and he struck her with his gun, the report said. She said when she tried to grab the firearm from him, it went off.
The report did not indicate that anyone was struck by gunfire.
Police said the woman reported Ford also punched her in the face and choked her.
Ford was arrested on charges of second-degree domestic battery, aggravated assault on a family or household member and possession of a firearm by certain persons, all felonies.
He was being held without bail Monday morning at the Pulaski County jail.
A court date is scheduled for Sept. 12.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Omeros Corp-
* Omeros announces public offering of common stock
* Says offering 3.00 million common shares Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
April 10 New Pacific Holdings Corp:
* New Pacific enters into agreement to acquire 100% of a private Bolivian Mining Company and announces a private placement of US$32 million
* New Pacific Holdings Corp- subsidiary signed a binding share purchase agreement to acquire a 100% interest in Empresa Minera Alcira S.A. Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
April 20 (Reuters) -
* Eminence Capital, which owns 9.6 percent of ASM Int'l, says "we strongly believe that ASMI would be a stronger and more valuable company without ASMPT"
* Eminence capital on ASM - many of fellow shareholders have advocated for divestiture of asmpt for many years
* Eminence capital on ASM - management has never provided a reasonable defense for continuing to hold the financial stake in ASMPT
* Eminence capital believes a multi-year plan to exit the ASMPT stake via multiple block trades creates "most long-term shareholder value"
* Eminence capital says first step should be a block trade of 33 percent of ASMPT stake combined with a special dividend
* Eminence capital, which owns 9.6 percent of ASM Int'l, says "we strongly believe that ASMI would be a stronger and more valuable company without ASMPT" Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
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KARACHI:- Pakistan Cricket Team Captain Sarfraz Ahmed said that departmental cricket has played a big part for sports in the country and the news of it shutting down is not a good sign. The cricketer was speaking about the news of United Bank Limited finishing its cricket team. He said that departmental cricket should be promoted and this decision would let players face uncertainty. PCB’s governing board member Mansoor Masood Khan said that there is no truth in this news and the administration is reviewing several options.–Agencies
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Former Nigerian leaders, Yakubu Gowon, Olusegun Obasanjo, Ernest Shonekan, and former deputies, Ebitu Ukiwe, Alex Ekwueme, Oladipo Diya and current vice president, Yemi Osinbajo, have delivered a hymn for a greater, united and peaceful Nigeria in 2017.
The song is Isaac Watts’ hymn, “Our God, Our Help in Ages Past,” with the video recorded early December 2016.
The video will surely give Nigerians the right vibes to begin another year’s journey.
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May 3 Magellan Midstream Partners Lp
* Magellan Midstream reports higher first-quarter financial results
* Q1 non-gaap earnings per share $0.96 excluding items
* Q1 earnings per share $0.98
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.90 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Magellan Midstream Partners expects to spend $600 million in 2017, $350 million in 2018 to complete current slate of construction projects
* Magellan reaffirms its annual dcf guidance of $1.0 billion for 2017
* Magellan expects to begin generating revenue from condensate splitter during second half of 2017
* Magellan qtrly total revenue $519.8 million versus $642.1 million
* Q1 revenue view $554.4 million -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Magellan midstream partners lp - net income per limited partner unit is estimated to be $3.75 for 2017, with second-quarter guidance of 85 cents
* Fy2017 earnings per share view $3.88 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
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A military helicopter crashed on a southern Maryland golf course on Monday, injuring at least one crew member, an official told Fox News.
A U.S. Army UH-60 Blackhawk from Ft. Belvoir, Virginia with three crew members aboard crashed around 1:50 p.m. near Leonardtown, Ft. Belvoir spokesman Jimmie Cummings said.
One of the crew members was taken by helicopter to a local hospital, but Cummings wouldn’t describe his injuries. The other two members of the crew were okay, Cummings said. Two medevac helicopters were initially sent to the scene to assist.
Kevin Bowen, who works in the pro shop of the Breton Bay Golf and Country Club in Leonardtown, said he saw the helicopter “flying kind of low” and then “saw it spinning” before it went down between the third and fourth holes of the golf course.
Fox News’ Lucas Tomlinson and The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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Brandon Carr of the Baltimore Ravens will be providing fun for more than just youth football players when he returns home next month for his annual free camp at Carman-Ainsworth Middle School.
He has some activities planned for adults, too.
In addition to his fifth annual free football camp, the former Carman-Ainsworth star will be hosting a charity comedy show at 8 p.m. June 15 at the Capitol Theatre in downtown Flint as well as a bowling event at 6 p.m. June 16 at B's Bowling.
Comedians DC Young Fly, Karlous Miller and Chico Bean of MTV and Nick Cannon's "Wild 'N' Out" sketch comedy series will headline the comedy show. Tickets are available at thewhiting.com.
The bowling event will feature NFL players and celebrities. Tickets are available at dreamchasersxcarrcaresbowling.eventbrite.com.
Proceeds will benefit The Carr Cares Foundation and Dreamchasers Inc.
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The J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles is returning an ancient marble statue to Italy.
The museum announced Wednesday that the "Statue of Zeus Enthroned" is being voluntarily returned after the Italian government said it obtained a recently discovered fragment of the sculpture.
The 29-inch-high statuette is believed to date from the 1st century BC.
The museum bought the piece in 1992 from an American couple but the Los Angeles Times says ( http://lat.ms/2sAWgvn ) there's no documentation indicating it was legally exported.
At the time of purchase, the Getty's senior antiquities curator was Marion True. Italy later indicted True for conspiracy to traffic in illegal antiquities but eventually dropped the case.
However, in the past decade, the Getty has returned dozens of artworks to Italy and Greece.
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Duke will begin a weeklong exhibition tour to the Dominican Republic on Aug. 17. The school announced details of the tri KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Alex Smith has gone through hundreds off offseason workouts with Eric Berry, Justin Houston and Marcus Peters.
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Justin Liddle is a judge at the Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) 2017.
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Justin Liddle joined the wine trade in 1990, seduced by the heady mix of food, wine and travel. He has spent time working in all areas of the trade – from in the vineyards of the Rhein-Phalz to being a director for Mentzendorff, via Oddbins and Yapp Brothers.
Currently a partner in Stokes Fine Wines, a Somerset-based agent and consultancy working with producers from around the world, Liddle is fascinated by all wine regions but likes to keep especially up-to-date on New Zealand, Portugal and Spain.
Liddle was first a DWWA judge in 2011.
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Dee Ann Andretti, the wife of famed driver Mario Andretti and matriarch of one of the most prominent families in motorsports, has died. She was 76.
Andretti died Tuesday, a few weeks after suffering a heart attack. Grandson Marco Andretti announced her death on social media , posting: "RIP Grammy Andretti. You will be missed." The IndyCar Series later confirmed her death.
Mario Andretti and Dee Ann Hoch met while she was teaching English to the Italy-born Andretti in Nazareth, Pennsylvania. They were married a few months later, in November 1961.
Dee Ann Andretti mostly stayed in the background and raised their three children while her husband became one of the world's most successful race car drivers.
She is survived by her husband, sons Michael and Jeff, daughter Barbie Dee and seven grandchildren.
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Police are now investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal accident on Saturday morning on the Williamsburg Public Road, Corentyne, Berbice resulting in the death of an elderly cyclist.
Dead is Winston Williams, 68, of Williamsburg, Corentyne, Berbice.
According to information received, the accident occurred at around 06:30hrs.
INews understands that the motorcar, HC 3825, involved was being driven by a 47-year-old Canal Place, South Ruimveldt Garden,Georgetown resident.
This publication was informed that the vehicle was proceeding west along the southern side of the road, at an allegedly fast rate when the pedal cyclist suddenly rode out from Dr Tulsi street resulting in him being struck down.
Williams was picked up in an unconscious state and rushed to Port Moruant Hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival .
The driver of the motorcar was administered a breathalyzer test which proved that he was not under the influence of alcohol. (Ramona Luthi)
Jaime Green shows you how to make green chili in an Instant Pot that tastes a lot like Old Mill Tasty's famous green stuff. Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback is formulating a plan for an airport in Johnson County at a time when discussions about Kansas City International Airport have gone quiet.
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A “Legendary Coaches” event has been cancelled for Tuesday at the Montgomery Performing Arts Centre, due to a mild stroke suffered by Gene Stallings on Monday morning.
Refunds are available at point of purchase.
Stallings, of Alabama football coaching fame, was to share the stage with former Auburn coach Pat Dye on Tuesday night. Stallings suffered the stroke while at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. According to reports in The Tennessean, Stallings was boarding a flight to Huntsville when he became ill. He has been hospitalized.
According to a statement from MPAC, Stallings’ is in good spirits and is looking forward to rescheduling his Legendary Coaches events in Huntsville and Montgomery as soon as doctors release him.
For more information about MPAC events, visit mpaconline.org/events or cal the MPAC box office at 334-481-5100.
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The Tehama County Elections Department will be open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 2 to allow Voters the chance to vote early.
The office, at 633 Washington St., Room 17 in Red Bluff will be open for voters who wish to turn in their Vote-By-Mail ballots or obtain a Vote-by-Mail ballot.
The department’s goal is to encourage residents to participate in the upcoming Statewide Direct Primary Election.
For more information, call the department at 527-8190 or toll free at (886) 289-307, or write to elections@co.tehama.ca.us.
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CANTON, Ohio -- Body camera video shows an officer's actions that saved the life of an 8-week-old baby.
It began with a desperate 911 call from a mother in Canton, Ohio early Monday morning, July 2. A dispatcher coached the mother in CPR. An officer's body camera was rolling as he responded to the call in the 600 block of Alan Page Drive.
The officer immediately performed CPR on the baby boy until medics arrived.
Police said the baby was taken to the hospital -- where he was recovering.
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MILFORD, Pa. (AP) - Alex Douglass was a CrossFit and running enthusiast who ran a 50-mile ultra-marathon when he wasn't working his day job as a state police trooper.
All of that was ended by a sniper's bullet.
Douglass survived the ambush that took his comrade's life on Sept. 12, 2014, but the devastating wounds caused by that single rifle shot still haven't healed.
On Monday, Douglass got a chance to confront his alleged assailant, describing years of pain and rehabilitation for a jury weighing capital murder charges against the man he called a coward. Douglass testified against Eric Frein (freen), the anti-government survivalist who prosecutors say targeted the Blooming Grove barracks in hopes of sparking a revolution. Frein was caught after a 48-day manhunt.
Prosecutors plan to rest their case on Tuesday.
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Clipmetrajes Festival 2017
You can send your clipmetrajes on how we devour the planet till 30 April 2017.
Are you concerned about the inequalities? Can you explain an idea into a one-minute video? If you are legal age, let's participate in the general category of Festival de Clipmetrajes de Manos Unidas and join the fight against hunger. Your videos may last a maximum of 1 minute and 10 seconds counting the gussets of the festival (cartelas del festival) .
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An overwhelming majority of SYRIZA’s “Socialist Trend” faction under MEP Costas Chrysogonos have voted to part ways with the ruling leftists over differences in policy.
In a ballot held on Friday, the proposal was backed by 1,678, or 82.6 percent, of the faction’s 2,032 members. Only 31 wanted to stay with SYRIZA.
Officials said the faction will take steps to transform into an independent political grouping. They added that more details will be announced next week.
Representatives of the faction also accused SYRIZA of turning into “a true replica of the centralized mainstream parties.”
Andrew Miller on the mound warming up
Here is the official injury update from the Indians on relief pitcher Andrew Miller:
Andrew Miller was seen in New York yesterday for an examination with Dr. David Altchek.
Dr. Altchek confirmed the diagnosis of right knee inflammation.
Andrew has been cleared for a throwing program and will begin a gradual progression back to mound activity.
No time frame has been established for return to game activity.
Miller is 1-3 this year with a 4.40era in 17 games.
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TRUCKSVILLE — A firefighter has been hit with sexual assault charges for an alleged relationship with a 13-year-old junior firefighter.
Joshua James Ralston, 20, of 47 Main St., Dallas, is facing two counts each of statutory sexual assault, aggravated indecent assault and related counts.
Court documents identified Ralston as a firefighter with Trucksville Volunteer Fire and Rescue.
According to a police affidavit, the girl told police she had sex with Ralston in December and February at her home, while her mother was gone. During both encounters, Ralston was 19 and the girl was 13, according to police.
He remains free on $25,000 unsecured bail. His status with the department was not clear Monday.
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Twitch Prime free games are about to be revealed for June 2018
Twitch Prime free games are about to be revealed for June 2018.
The next batch of free games should be revealed for subscribers on May 31.
June's Twitch Prime games will replace the current crop of releases, which include highly-rated classics like Psychonauts.
The excellent Titan Souls is also available the critically-acclaimed Gone Home. Clustertruck, High Hell and I, Hope complete the Twitch Prime free games lineup for May.
Twitch Prime is described as a premium experience available with Amazon Prime memberships.
Subscribers also receive monthly in-game loot for titles such as Fortnite, as well as ad-free viewing and various chat bonuses.
In fact, the Fortnite Twitch Prime Pack #2 is available to download right now.
ISLAMABAD, Oct 6 (APP): Adviser to the prime minister Haroon
Akhtar Khan Friday said country’s exports were increasing and last
three months’ average was 13 percent.
Despite challenges, economic indicators were stable in the
country, he said talking to a private news channel.
He said the government had brought down fiscal deficit from
8.2 to 4.6, however it was figured at 5.8 this year and its reason
was relief of billions of rupees given on petrol prices and to
exporters.
Haroon Akhtar said GDP rate had enhanced and it would raise
further due to positive indicators in the economy.
He said the government had emphasized on growth after coming
out of International Monetary Fund program.
To a question, he said finance minister Ishaq Dar was the most
competent person available for the job and he was putting his best
efforts there.
Tyler, the Creator’s Camp Flog Gnaw is returning again this fall with performances from the pillars of Odd Future (Earl Sweatshirt, Syd, Steve Lacy, Hodgy, Domo Genesis), mensch Vince Staples, and a fairly stacked lineup including Lana Del Rey, Migos, 2 Chainz, Solange, A$AP Rocky, Kehlani, Kelela, Mac Miller, Roy Ayers (who appeared on Tyler’s Cherry Bomb), and Lil Yachty. Kid Cudi, who’s rarely performed live since going to rehab for depression last October, will scheduled to do a set as well.
This year’s festival goes down October 28 and 29 at Los Angeles’ Exposition Park. Tickets go on sale this Thursday at noon PST. Check the festival’s poster below.
Members of white nationalists are met by a group of counter-protesters in Charlottesville, Virginia, U.S., August 12, 2017.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, vA. (Reuters) - At least one vehicle hit a crowd of people gathered in a Charlottesville, Virginia, on Saturday, hours after police broke up a clash between white nationalists and counter-protesters, according to witnesses, but it was not clear whether the incident was connected to the earlier melee.
The accident involved three vehicles, and there were multiple injuries, Charlottesville city spokeswoman Miriam Dickler said in a text message.
At least four injured people were spotted at the location where the vehicle struck demonstrators, including one person who was taken away on a stretcher by paramedics. Multiple ambulances were on the scene soon after the early-afternoon incident.
Charlottesville police said in a statement on Facebook that they and Virginia State Police were at the scene of the incident in the city's downtown.
Barcelona have denied that former president Sandro Rosell illegally bought a liver for ex-France defender Eric Abidal.
Abidal, 38, who is now the club's technical secretary, had a transplant in 2012 after a tumour was found in his liver.
Reports in Spain claim Rosell, who was arrested for money-laundering in 2017, purchased the organ.
Barcelona says they "roundly deny any irregularity in the matter".
The claim has also been denied by Abidal and the Hospital Clinic de Barcelona, where the player had the operation.
Barcelona added: "The club are saddened by the lack of rigour in the spreading of such information about such a sensitive issue."
Abidal, who spent six seasons at the Nou Camp, made his comeback for Barcelona in April 2013 before joining Monaco three months later.
Last week a Spanish court ruled that Rosell, who is in custody, will stand trial on charges of money laundering involving the sale of television rights for Brazil matches.
The UK is among six EU member states referred to Europe’s highest court this month over a failure to clean up “significant and persistent” air pollution. So how bad is the problem and what impact is it having on our health? FT Science editor Clive Cookson put these questions to a panel of experts at a recent FT event in London. He spoke to Laurie Laybourn-Langton of the UK Health Alliance on Climate Change, Ian Mudway, air toxicity specialist at King's College London and Darran Messem of the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership.
Mohamed Anwar Sadat laughs on the other end of the phone at the mere mention of Egypt’s upcoming elections.
“The election is over, it’s all about the turnout,” says the former parliamentarian, who is the nephew and namesake of late Egyptian president Anwar Sadat, who was assassinated while in office in 1981.
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Elizabeth Hurley surprised passengers on three Delta flights this week to kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month and support the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
Hurley — a global ambassador for the Estée Lauder Breast Cancer Campaign — made cabin announcements at cruising altitude, then handed out pink ribbons to passengers on a flight from Seattle to LAX.
A spy said that some passengers “decided to make the flight even more interesting by making $500 donations midair.”
This was Bipasha Basu and Karan Singh Grover's first Valentine's Day together after marriage and obviously they made it special. Karan pampered wifey dearest by throwing a party on the theme of of La La Land and red hearts and even invited Bipasha's family for it. The duo shared cutesy pictures and messages for each other on social media and made us all go awww.
WASHINGTON (AP) - A leading safety organization says traffic fatalities jumped last year, pushing deaths on U.S. roads to their highest level in nearly a decade.
The National Safety Council says fatalities rose 6 percent in 2016, reaching an estimated 40,200 deaths. The group gets its data from states. The last time there were more than 40,000 fatalities in a single year was in 2007, just before the economy tanked.
The increase came as Americans drove more last year - a 3 percent increase in total miles. The council cited continued lower gasoline prices and an improving economy as key factors.
Deborah Hersman is the council's president. She says Americans have come to accept large numbers of traffic deaths instead of than taking action to prevent them.
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A “Virginia 529” awareness campaign that promotes saving plans for higher education started yesterday – on 5-29 of course – and continues through tomorrow. Its more flexible than you think, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports:
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A Delta Air Lines flight from Portland, Oregon, to Atlanta was diverted to Tulsa, Oklahoma, Wednesday because of an onboard disturbance involving a passenger.
Tulsa International Airport spokeswoman Alexis Higgins said Delta flight 1156 landed about 11:30 a.m. and that the passenger was removed to be questioned by the FBI.
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Higgins said she did not know the nature of the disturbance and a Delta spokesman did not immediately return a phone call seeking comment.
FBI spokeswoman Andrea Anderson in Oklahoma City confirmed the agency is investigating but referred questions to the U.S. Attorney's office in Tulsa. A phone call seeking comment was not immediately returned.
In a statement, Delta said the flight was diverted because of an "unruly passenger" but that it landed without incident. The airline apologized to other passengers were inconvenienced because of the delay.
Higgins said the aircraft refueled and resumed the flight to Atlanta about 1:35 p.m.
In this Dec. 4, 2016 file photo, Edgar Maddison Welch, of Salisbury, N.C., surrenders to police in Washington. A man who walked into a pizza restaurant in the District of Columbia with an assault rifle, intending to investigate internet rumors dubbed "pizzagate" is apologizing and saying he realizes now "just how foolish and reckless" he was.
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Dr. Anton Reese, President of WKCTC was the guest speaker at the monthly Ballard County Chamber meeting on Tuesday, June 13 at the Bluegrass Restaurant in LaCenter. Pastor Rodney Hill opened with prayer and John Wood asked that everyone get together for a picture with the new 'Work Ready Community' signs.
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Ah, remember the days when it was all about bottles in the club? Well, now that you’re having a baby, it’s going to be more like bottles in the crib (and that’s “crib” as in nursery, not as in “MTV Cribs”)! It’s time to go bottoms up for the hottest baby bottles. Have questions about feeding gear? Fret not—our annual guide to the best baby bottles has everything you need to weather the feeding frenzy in fine fashion!
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The British are about to make another landing.
‘Jamestown,’ an eight-part U.K. miniseries, will make its stateside debut on the PBS MASTERPIECE Amazon channel and PBS Passport on Friday, March 23.
Set in historic Jamestown in 1619, the period drama follows the fictionalized story of three women as they arrive to the colony.
Jamestown is the first permanent English settlement in the Americas. Before 1619, only men populated the colony when settlers first arrived in 1607.
The miniseries is produced by Carnival Films, the company that produced ‘Downton Abbey,’ another popular British period drama that ran from 2010-2015.
New episodes of ‘Jamestown’ will be available each Friday exclusively on streaming services. The PBS MASTERPIECE Amazon channel is included with Amazon Prime subscriptions.
Click here to learn more about the series and here to learn more about historic Jamestown.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Police are investigating the slaying of a man found shot at an Alabama apartment complex.
Birmingham police say officers were called Sunday evening to the HighPointe Apartments complex. The victim was found shot in one of the apartments.
Al.com reports that police say their preliminary investigation shows the slaying may have results from an argument over a gambling debt or a dice game.
Police have not released the name of the victim.
A woman’s decomposing body was found in October in a wooded area at the same apartment complex. The woman was identified as 34-year-old Ieasha Shakinna Abrams, but the cause of her death has not been determined.
Those hoping to welcome the start of 2017 with a fire won't have as many options in Maricopa County. The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality on Friday issued a high pollution advisory for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.
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Maybe it is because I grew up in Ohio, but the ocean just fascinates me. Maybe it started with Captain Hook in Peter Pan and progressed to Jan and Dean, the Beach Boys, and Jimmy Buffet.
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Gwen Stefani has been announced as the new face of Revlon!
The 47-year-old entertainer will be featured in a campaign beginning this year to spread the beauty brand’s Choose Love message.
“Ever since I was a young girl, I have used makeup as a form of self-expression,” Gwen said in a statement. “I am passionate about makeup and how it can showcase your individuality and creativity. Partnering with an iconic beauty brand such as Revlon felt like a natural fit. I am so excited to continue sharing my love of makeup as a Revlon Global Brand Ambassador.”
Gwen‘s ads will start broadcasting in late January.
“Love has been a muse for my songwriting,” Gwen added. “Revlon’s Choose Love message is an important one, and I am very excited for the opportunity to partner with Revlon and continue spreading this message of positivity and love.”
June 27 - June 28, 2018
Norbertstraße 2, 45131 Essen, Germany
This free-to-attend exhibition will bring together international suppliers of polymer additives and compounding machinery and equipment, as well as providers of related services.
Visitors can access two free conferences across both days. The conferences will include cutting-edge business debates, technical presentations, and keynote presentations. The two-day conference programmes will be held in theatre 1 and theatre 2 on the exhibition floor.
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The old year was rung out with mayhem on Blodgett Place, where police say three masked gunmen on New Year's Eve ransacked an apartment while holding residents at gunpoint, then fled with money and jewelry in a stolen Mercedes. Police said they were called at around 10 p.m. Saturday to 2 Blodgett Place to investigate a reported home invasion involving at least three suspects with firearms, all of whom had left the scene by the time officers arrived. While on the scene police received a report of a second home invasion, this one at neighboring 6 Blodgett Place.
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Hate crime offences have reached record levels in Dorset and Hampshire, according to new figures.
New figures show there's been a 100 per cent rise in hate crime in Dorset - to its highest figure since records began in 2012.
104 cases were recorded in the three months to last September.
In Hampshire there were 463, that's also its highest number, a rise of 33 percent from the previous three months.
Recorded by police forces in England and Wales in July-September 2016.
They are ranked according to the size of the change compared with April-June 2016, which is the figure shown in brackets.
An asterisk denotes that it was the highest quarterly figure since comparable records began in April 2012.
Dorset 104* (up 100%)
Hampshire 463* (up 33%)
A human rights organisation has said the country should prepare for the possibility of further spikes in offences once the Brexit process has begun.
However Ukip leader Paul Nuttall has said that such incidents have been ``overblown'' in an attempt to ``rubbish Brexit''.
March 19 (Reuters) - Veritas Investments Ltd:
* SEES FY18 ‍UNDERLYING NPAT OF NZ$1.5 MILLION - NZ$1.7 MILLION​
* ‍RESTATES GUIDANCE FOR FY18 TO REVENUE OF NZ$23 MILLION - NZ$24MLN, EBITDA PRIOR TO SIGNIFICANT ITEMS OF NZ$4.2 MILLION - NZ$4.6 MILLION Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
KINGSPORT, TN (WJHL) – Kingsport police spokesperson Tom Patton told News Channel 11 on Monday, a crash that happened last week appears to medically related.
Patton says the 60-year-old driver is a resident of Kingsport. He remains in the hospital in ICU where he is listed in critical condition due to the medical emergency and not as a result of the crash, said Patton.
Police say the crash was no fault of the driver.
“As such, out of the respect for his privacy, we have no plans to release anything further,” said Patton.
The crash happened Thursday evening in the 1900 block of West Stone Drive, close to exit 1 on Interstate 26.
The four people inside the home were not hurt, but they were shaken up.
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JUST as Airbnb has started to take on hotels at their own game, the tables seem to be turning. The short- term lodging rental site was once known for its un-hotel-like offerings. Hosts lived alongside their guests, who were often put up in quirkily decorated spare rooms. Nowadays it offers “business travel ready” listings, for properties that have Wi-Fi, 24-hour check-in and other basic amenities. Entire houses can now be rented, not only box bedrooms. And as cities crack down on illegal Airbnb listings, it has even starting to play by the rules. As a result, the number of business bookings through the site has rocketed.
A US woman in California gave birth to twin girls in two different years.
At Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women and Newborns in Kearny Mesa, San Diego, one girl, named Scarlett Annie, was born at 11:56pm on Saturday (Dec 31), while the second, Virginia Rose, was born at 12am on Sunday (Jan 1) , said Laura Holloway, manager of marketing and communications for Sharp HealthCare.
The girls’ last name were not made available while the parents were identified as Brittany and Brett, but Holloway said the family has declined to give interviews.
Though certainly rare, the situation is not new to San Diego.
A similar birth happened last year when two babies, scheduled to be delivered later on in January, were born in different years.
The twins -- baby girl, Jaelyn, and baby boy, Luis -- were born at 11:59 PM on December 31, 2015, and at 12:02 AM on January 1, 2016, respectively, to mother Maribel Valencia, 22, and her husband, Luis.
Brooklyn: I am delighted to know that there are some people of character who refused to condone this travesty of Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar" . Bravo to Delta and Bank of America! For anyone to think it is a good idea to rejoice at and gleefully and proudly dramatize the assassination of a sitting President would be bad enough.
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Weber was sent down to Triple-A Durham on Wednesday, Juan Toribio of The Athletic reports.
Weber had his contract purchased by the team prior to Wednesday's game but didn't appear out of the bullpen during the Rays' victory. The club announced that a corresponding move would be made in the coming hours. Look for him to return to the big-league team when bullpen replenishments are needed.
Stan Zimmerman, a writer for the original run of "Roseanne," says that when he worked on Roseanne Barr's show, he was told, "don't let her see the whites of your eyes or she could fire you."
Middle school students with autism from Glendora to Claremont gather for a ‘stompin good time’ in first hoedown of its kind
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Ah yes, tax day. As American as apple pie, fireworks, and the Fourth of July, this day means you only have a couple of hours left to make sure you're squared away with Uncle Sam until next year.
No need to frown, though. Because of tax day, many companies around the Midlands are offering FREEBIES!
Find out more about these freebies from our friends at Palmetto Weekend.
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A Texas lawmaker was hit in the head by a stray bullet while celebrating during New Year’s Day, police said.
State Rep. Armando “Mando” Martinez underwent surgery Sunday and is expected to recover.
Martinez is in stable condition and has been communicating with investigators through text messages, Hidalgo County Sheriff Eddie Guerra, told The Monitor.
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Martinez was celebrating with family and friends outside a house when he felt something on top of his head a little after midnight Sunday, Guerra said.
Martinez’s wife noticed a small hole in the top of his head. He was then rushed to the hospital.
Hidalgo County sheriff’s deputies are investigating.
TCP minister Vijai Sardesai today accused the state police of being in connivance with drug traders. “Drug trade cannot work without involvement of police. Drugs trade is going on with the help of some corrupt police officers,” tweeted the Goa Forward leader.
“Drug mafias backbone should be broken and our Govt will do it,” Vijai added.
IMPHAL, Dec 11: Dr Oinam Shamjai, who quit his job as a Wushu chief coach under the Sikkim Government after he was assured the post of a Wushu coach in Directorate of Youth Affairs and Sports during the time of the previous State Government, is yet to get any job till date. Speaking to media persons at Manipur Press Club today, Dr Oinam Shamjai said that he became a Wushu Coach under the Sikkim Government from 2003.
He claimed that in 2015, he decided to take part in the DPC for the appointment of Wushu coaches by Directorate of Youth Affairs and Sports. After he was assured of the post based on his documents as well as performance, he resigned from his earlier post at Sikkim, he added.
However, the DPC’s schedule was constantly pushed back and after the new Government came to power, the DPC was completely dropped. He claimed that he has appealed repeatedly to authority concerned but to no avail and once again appealed to the State Government to take up necessary steps to ensure his appointment.
According to an Alabama Athletics press release, “Steve Sarkisian will assume his duties in advance of the upcoming College Football Playoff National Championship Game,” as Lane Kiffin focuses solely on his head coaching responsibilities at Florida Atlantic.
Four months ago, new offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian was out of college football as he dealt with alcoholism. Now, he will be the offensive coordinator in the college football playoff game a week from today. Ultimately, Kiffin may have become too much to handle for Saban with his recent comments and enormous ego.
Sydney has sweltered through an unseasonable burst of hot weather, reaching 40 degrees in some western suburbs. The city and Penrith recorded their highest March temperatures in 14 years.
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SUB-BIDS REQUESTED Portland International Airport (PDX) Parking Additions and Consolidated Rental Car Facility Electrical Trade Partner Bids Due: 1/5/18 at 2PM JE Dunn Construction invites written and sealed proposals for qualified Trade Partners to provide preconstruction and design-assist services for Electrical Work on the PACR project. Upon successful preconstruction participation, the intent is to award the Trade Partner a contract ...
Bareggio, May 31 - League leader Matteo Salvini skipped the first of a series of rallies he was scheduled to attend in Lombardy on Thursday to take part in government-formation talks in Rome, MP Fabrizio Cecchetti said. "(Salvini) will not take part in this initiative this morning," said Cecchetti. "He apologises but he has been called to Rome".
Lawrence rounded his man before lashing home from 25 yards midway through the second half.
Wales laboured to create chances but were rarely threatened themselves in this crucial Group D encounter.
Georgia’s right-back Otar Kakabadze wasted the hosts’ best chance in the last minute of the game when he opted to cross instead of shoot when in front of goal.
The win means Wales can secure second place in the group if Ireland lose against Moldova this evening (7.45m).
However, they may still struggle to reach the playoff spots for Russia 2018 qualifying, with Chris Coleman no doubt keeping an eye on Bosnia’s match with Estonia tomorrow.
Victory keeps Wales second in their group and a point behind leaders Serbia, who play at Austria today before a home tie against Georgia in their final qualification game.
The death of a man who disappeared last year has been deemed a homicide, police said Tuesday.
Chad Stevenson, 41, was last seen in the Cy Becker neighbourhood on Nov. 7, 2017.
His vehicle, a 2006 Pontiac Montana, was found March 20 near 51 Street and 162 Avenue. Police erected a large white tent nearby.
Utility workers then discovered Stevenson’s body April 16 in a new residential development north of McConachie Drive and 57 Street.
Stevenson died as a result of blunt force trauma, Edmonton’s medical examiner ruled after an autopsy Monday.
Investigators believe Stevenson may have died in 2017. As a result, his death brings Edmonton’s 2017 homicide count to 45. Police do not include two slayings in their official count.
Anyone with information about Stevenson’s death was asked to contact Edmonton police or Crime Stoppers.
Investigators said they chose to release Stevenson’s name because it “serves an investigative purpose.”
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Real Madrid have reacted to news that the club had reached an agreement with PSG over 19-year-old Kylain Mbappe.
The Spanish giants, on its website, said it had not made any offer to either PSG or the player.
A statement on its website on Tuesday reads: “Given the information published in the last few hours regarding an alleged agreement between Real Madrid FC and PSG for the player Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid would like to state that it is completely false.
“Real Madrid has not made any offer to PSG or the player and condemns the spreading of this type of information that has not been proven by the parties concerned”.
Mbappe has scored three goals so far for France in the 2018 Russia World Cup.
Four people have this afternoon been arrested on suspicion of dealing drugs to children as young as 11 years old.
The raids took place at three address in Newell Lane in Wisbech on Tuesday April 24 following information from the public.
Four people have been arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a controlled drug.
The police conducted the raids following information relating to children buying the £5 pill with the street name grenade, shaped like hand grenades and cut with bleach.
It’s after three teenage girls were taken to the QE Hospital in King’s Lynn last month when they were found unconscious.
The officers – from Fenland and Peterborough- had been briefed beforehand at March Police Station
Some 23 police officers then raided the flats where quantities of the ‘grenades’ were discovered.
A police sniffer dog was allowed in to begin helping police with their search of the premises.
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A teen engaged in an act of bravery this weekend when one of his family member's was trapped inside a burning house. According to WCTI-TV , 17-year-old Jarraine Gray ran back into his family's Kinston, North Carolina home to save his seven-month-old cousin.
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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Russian astronauts are taking a spacewalk to upgrade an antenna at the International Space Station.
Commander Alexander Misurkin and Anton Shkaplerov floated outside Friday. Their job is to replace an old electronics box for the main antenna on the Russian side of the space station.
Original to the 250-mile-high outpost, these parts have been up there since 2000. The new electronics box will improve the communications with Moscow Mission Control.
It’s the second spacewalk in as many weeks. On Jan. 23, two U.S. astronauts went out to give a new hand to the station’s big robotic arm. NASA had planned another spacewalk this week, but bumped it to mid-February because engineers needed extra time to get the mechanical hand working.
U.S. President Donald Trump's administration said Friday that it would not disclose the names of people who have visited the White House, ending a policy of President Barack Obama's that was created to promote transparency. While the Obama administration claimed to release visitor records voluntarily, the Obama-era policy was actually the result of administration officials trying to settle a lawsuit against the George W. Bush administration.
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The United States is accusing the World Trade Organization of losing its focus on trade.
U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer said Monday that the WTO is “losing its essential focus on negotiation and becoming a litigation-centered organization.”
Lighthizer also said some members try to gain concessions through lawsuits that he said they could never get at the negotiating table. He spoke Monday at the WTO’s ministerial meeting that is being held in Argentina.
President Donald Trump says the policy of the U.S. “is to aggressively promote and use American-made goods.”
Some member nations that favor free trade have decried what they say are Trump’s protectionist measures. But many also acknowledge the WTO needs reform.
Ethiopian airlines lands airbus in Abuja Tuesday
Ethiopian Airlines says it will land a brand new Airbus 8350 at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on Tuesday to mark the reopening of the airport on Wednesday. The Airline’s Traffic and Sales Manager, Mrs Firiehiwot Mekonnen, made this known to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Abuja. Mekonnen said that the aircraft would land in Abuja on its first day of operation from Addis Ababa and that it would remain on Abuja route.
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - Kellogg Co:
* KELLOGG SAYS ‍ON JAN 30, CO ENTERED INTO UNSECURED 5-YEAR CREDIT AGREEMENT DATED AS OF JAN 30, 2018​ - SEC FILING
* KELLOGG - ‍IN CONNECTION WITH ENTERING INTO NEW CREDIT FACILITY, CO TERMINATED EXISTING FIVE-YEAR CREDIT AGREEMENT DATED AS OF FEB 28, 2014​
* KELLOGG CO - ‍NEW FIVE-YEAR CREDIT FACILITY ALLOWS CO TO BORROW, ON A REVOLVING CREDIT BASIS UP TO US $1.5 BILLION
* KELLOGG-ALSO ENTERED INTO UNSECURED 364-DAY CREDIT AGREEMENT DATED AS OF JAN 30; FACILITY ALLOWS CO TO BORROW, ON REVOLVING CREDIT BASIS UP TO $1 BILLION Source text : (bit.ly/2GFp6Pf) Further company coverage:
J.T. SENGHAS, left, and Findlay-Hancock County Public Library Director Jeff Winkle are pictured with a telescope that will be available for borrowing by library patrons later this month.
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He may be only 12-years-old, but Drew Hurst has turned heads. A fine defensive lineman with the Over The Mountain League’s Hoover team, Drew has helped his team finish unbeaten - and having autism has not slowed him down.
Joel and Shannon Hurst say that while Drew has had a steep learning curve, their son has now settled into a tough sport thanks to his fine coaches and supportive teammates. I spent some time with Drew as the nose guard hopes to be on his way to someday playing for the mighty Hoover Bucs varsity team!
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The Phoenix Suns are 10-23 this season and 3-7 SU over its past 10 games, as it travels to face the hot Utah Jazz. Utah is 11-7 at home this season, and the Jazz are 11.5 point favorites over the lowly Suns at 7 PM on NBA League pass tonight.
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Pictured, standing, is Marylin Fiore-Lehman, city corporation counsel, discussing the proposed annexation of the Dow Street substation into the city of Jamestown on Monday.
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April 13 UMP Healthcare Holdings Ltd :
* Discloseable Transaction In Relation To Acquisition Of Property
* Vendor agreed to sell, entire issued share capital of target company for a consideration of HK$56.7 million
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Tribune file photo) Senator Stuart Adams, R-Layton, left, confers with Senate Majority Leader Ralph Okerlund, R-Monroe, in this 2013 file photo. Adams is sponsoring an end-of-the session bill that would use state sales-tax money to purchase an ownership interest or access rights to a deep-water port under construction near Oakland, Calif., with plans to ship Utah coal there for international export.
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What's the last thing you remember? Watch the OFFICIAL TRAILER for the all-new season of Legion. Premieres April 3 on FX.
Instagram rolled out an online tool for downloading your “photos, comments, profile information and more.” The move comes in the wake of the Facebook Cambridge Analytica controversy, and is part of that company’s efforts to increase transparency. So far, the tool is available only on the browser version of Instagram, with the company working on deploying it on iOS and Android.
According to TechCrunch, the service lets you download, “photos, videos, archived Stories, profile, info, comments, and non-ephemeral messages.” Instagram said, “it may take up to 48 hours to collect this data and send it to you.”
The download tool is available under “Privacy and Security” under your Instagram settings. It will autofill with your login email if you are logged in when you pull it up.
LAKE WALES, Fla. (WFLA) – The Polk County Sheriff’s Office Homicide Unit is investigating after a 16-year-old boy reportedly beat a 15-year-old boy to death with a baseball bat Monday afternoon.
The death occurred on Caloosa Boulevard, cross street Lake Boulevard.
According to Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd, Dillen Murray, 16, and Giovanni Diaz, 15, went into the woods, presumably to play.
Judd said that’s where Murray beat Diaz to death with the bat.
Murray allegedly told a witness what he had done and went home and called 911.
The witness found Diaz dead.
Murray told a deputy “he whaled on” the other boy with the bat, and referred to him as a friend.
Judd said the Murray has three previous battery charges, two of which were on the victim.
Judd said they do not yet know why he killed the other boy and have no further details.
JOHANNESBURG, March 31 South African Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa told public broadcaster SABC TV on Friday that the government would remain stable after the sacking of Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan and would tell ratings agencies that its institutions were strong.
President Jacob Zuma's midnight sacking of his finance minister shook South African financial markets and increased the chances of costly downgrades to its investment grade sovereign ratings. (Reporting by Ed Stoddard; Editing by James Macharia)
Lion Bear Fox is supporting the preservation of the Utopia Conservation Area while on tour in Ontario.
The band wrote and recorded the song Thank You for Canadian veterans in 2015 for the Ride Across Canada, which traveled through the area that summer (Owen Sound to Barrie). This spring they come to Ontario to help continue the fight to preserve the 100-acre park in Utopia.
British Columbia’s Lion Bear Fox is three huge voices joined in mighty harmony, telling the truth through compelling story, honest narrative and unbridled passion. Three men going to war onstage every night to share a message of hope, vulnerability and redemption.
The release of their debut album in February of 2017 saw Lion Bear Fox cementing themselves as the new Canadian band to watch.
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Fresh off appearances at a pair of summer concert festivals, rock legends the Eagles will be hitting the road for a mini-tour this fall.
The tour kicks off October 17 in Greensboro, North Carolina. The closest it'll come to Cleveland is Detroit when the band plays the brand new Little Caesar's Arena on Oct. 27. Other cities on the tour include Atlanta and Louisville.
This incarnation of the band includes longtime members Don Henley, Joe Walsh and Timothy B. Schmit. They'll be joined by country singer Vince Gill and Deacon Frey, the 24-year old son of Eagles founder, the late Glenn Frey.
The Eagles, who were inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998, have sold more than 120 million albums worldwide. Their hits include the classics "Hotel California," "Take It Easy" and "Life in the Fast Lane."
Tickets for "An Evening with the Eagles" go on sale online at livenation.com August 19 at 10 a.m. There's also a presale for American Express cardholders beginning August 15 at 10 a.m.
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Shabazz Muhammad recently asked the team's front office to trade him or waive him before Thursday's trade deadline, according to an ESPN report.
Muhammad's role has shrunk considerably in his fifth NBA season, as he has played 9.6 minutes per game after averaging 19.4 last season. The 25-year-old has scored a career-low 3.7 points per game in 31 appearances, with 23 DNP's in his last 32 games as coach Tom Thibodeau has stuck with a tight rotation.
The 14th pick in the 2013 draft, Muhammad re-signed with Minnesota last summer on a two-year deal with a player option.
From 2014 to 2017, Muhammad averaged 10.8 points and 3.2 rebounds in 20.5 minutes per game.
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May 3 Midea Group Co Ltd :
* Says it will pay cash dividend of 1 yuan(before tax)/share for 2016 to shareholders of record on May 9
* The company's shares will be traded ex-right and ex-dividend on May 10 and the dividend will be paid on May 10
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California Senate approves raising age to buy long guns
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California would raise the age for buying rifles and shotguns from 18 to 21 and bar people from buying more than one long gun each month under a bill advancing in the Legislature.
It's been a frequently debated topic nationwide after a Florida high school shooting that killed 17 people.
The Senate on Tuesday approved the measure by Democratic Sen. Anthony Portantino of La Canada Flintridge, sending it to the Assembly on a 23-10 vote.
It extends age and purchase limits that currently apply only to handguns.
Republican Sen. Jim Nielsen of Gerber says California should instead target criminal gangs and those with mental disabilities whom he said will obtain the guns no matter the legal limits.
Walmart and Dick's Sporting Goods previously announced age limits on gun sales.
Did Ellen DeGeneres just break up Scarlett Johanssonand Colin Jost with a single photo?
Well, ok, no, but a split wasn't entirely off the table when the Avengers star laid eyes on a throwback photo of her SNL beau with fellow comedian John Mulaney. One word: beard.
"I thought that was a disguise, but that's really what he looked like...had you seen that?" DeGeneres asked the star.
"I mean—I can't unsee it now," she quipped back.
"Have I just broken y'all up?" the host continued.
"I can't say that that's an image that I'll ever forget," Johansson retorted.
QUETTA: Two suicide bombers have exploded themselves subsequently at Frontier Corps (FC) check post, on Tuesday, at westren by-pass in Quetta, AajNews reported.
According to the sources eight security personnel were injured in the blasts.
The injured have been shifted to the Combine Military Hospital (CMH), Quetta, where two of them are said to be in critical condition.
According to the sources one of the terrorists entered in the check post and exploded himself while the second sprayed bullets for eight minutes before exploding himself.
The security forces have cordoned off the area and further investigations are underway.
After announcing his upcoming new album and tour, Maroon 5 gives the green light to premiere their new Future assisted single “Cold”. You can pick it up now on iTunes.
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Hull FC will face fierce rivals Hull Kingston Rovers in a pre-season friendly.
The cross-city rivals will lock horns on Sunday January 14, with the winning club receiving the Clibe Sullivan Trophy.
It will be the first of four confirmed games between the two clubs next year, with the Black and Whites facing the Robins in two regular Super League fixtures along with the Magic Weekend.
Steve McNamara will then bring take Catalans to the KCOM Stadium a week later in what will be Hull’s second and final pre-season game.
“The two fixtures that we’ve got will help us be prepared for round one of Super League, they’re something that we must have and they’re important,” head coach Lee Radford said.
“Whilst being respectful to the teams that we’ll be playing, it’s important that we don’t pick up any injuries as well as getting a good run out.
“They’ll be interesting games and they’re chances for the kids to step up and show what they can do.”
Regime forces have ousted Isil from Al-Sukhna, the last jihadist-held town in Homs province.
A commando operation backed by Russian warplanes and helicopters has killed 25 members of the Islamic State jihadist group in central Syria.
Supported by regime ally Russia, Syria's army has waged a months-long offensive to recapture the vast desert region that stretches from the country's centre to the Iraqi and Jordanian borders.
Harrison Ford and Ryan Gosling should have known they were in for a hilarious interview right off the bat when they sat down with This Morning’s Alison Hammond in London this week while promoting their new film, Blade Runner 2049. After she admitted to never having seen the original movie, Ryan said, “I appreciate your candor,” before laughing and opening up a miniature bottle of alcohol. Between Harrison’s dry sense of humor and Alison’s over-the-top laughter, the interview left everyone passing around whiskey by the end. The video has since gone viral and it’s easy to understand why. Watch it in its entirety above. We guarantee it’ll make your day.
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Middleton collected nine points (3-11 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six rebounds, five assists and one block across 36 minutes in Friday's 92-90 win over the Knicks.
Middleton's minutes total was second only to Giannis Antetokounmpo's on the team, but a third consecutive poor shooting effort significantly capped his contributions. The six-year veteran has posted an unsightly 34.0 percent success rate (17-for-50) over the last three contests, although he fought through those struggles in the first two games to post 19 and 21 points, respectively. Middleton's scoring haul Friday was his poorest since Jan. 12 and equaled his second lowest of the campaign, but he should be in for at least a slight uptick in overall usage in the coming weeks while Malcolm Brogdon is sidelined with a quadriceps injury.
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CELEBRATIONS are to be held to mark the South Downs National Park’s eighth birthday.
The Hampshire Ramblers have organised an event at the South Downs National Park (SDNP) Centre, in Midhurst, at 10.30am on March 31.
After a welcome cup of tea or coffee there will be two short presentations from Margaret Paren, the Chair of the SDNP Authority, and Robin Crane, who was chair of the South Downs Campaign.
They will be followed by a six-mile walk in the park.
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EL PASO, Texas — Jon Elmore scored 22 points with seven rebounds and five assists, and Marshall maintained safe distance down the stretch to beat UTEP 74-65 on Saturday night.
C.J. Burks’ 3-pointer started an early 10-0 Marshall run and the Thundering Herd went up 19-10 with 9:48 before halftime. Evan Gilyard had a 3-point play for UTEP before Marshall established a 6-0 spurt and led by 10. Marshall’s last three baskets of the half on 3s from Elmore, Jarrod West and Burks made it 34-24 at halftime.
The Miners closed to 36-31 within the first two minutes of the second half before Ajdin Penava made a 3 and Burks made 1 of 2 foul shots. Omega Harris’ layup pulled the Miners within three points, and with 4:04 left, Gilyard shaved UTEP’s deficit to 61-59, but the Miners never got closer.
Burks scored 16 points and Penava contributed 15 points and seven boards for the Thundering Herd (15-8, 6-4 Conference USA).
Gilyard led UTEP (7-16, 2-9) with 20 points.
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INDIANAPOLIS — An Indiana measure that would allow some epileptic people to be treated with oil derived from cannabis plants has cleared the state Senate.
Indiana is among the last states to forbid even the issue of marijuana extracts that are low in THC and high in cannabidiol, or CBD, the compound that studies suggest may help reduce epileptic seizures.
The measure creates a registry for some physicians, nurses, individuals and caregivers to treat intractable epilepsy with cannabidiol and permits pharmacies to dispense it. The Senate has sent it to the House for consideration.
An amendment to the bill replaced references to “hemp oil” with cannabidiol. The measure defines cannabidiol as a plant extract or mixture containing less than 0.3 percent THC, at least 5 percent CBD and no other controlled substance.
In a speech to Unite members in Birmingham, Coyne will say migration within the EU has benefited those who are better off by allowing them to hire low cost cleaners and nannies but has put pressure on services and housing for many others.
Theresa May must say now that curbing freedom of movement is non-negotiable and that will inevitably lead to the UK’s exit from the single market, Coyne, Unite’s West Midlands regional secretary, will say.
“The better off have been able to hire Europeans as their cleaners, or nannies, and have their cars washed at little cost, by people eager to work and prepared to accept what are, by UK standards, low wages,” he says.
“But for the many Britons facing insecurity in the job market, who rely on public services such as the NHS and state schools, and who need affordable homes, the presence of a very large number of foreign nationals has added to the pressures they already face at a time of austerity.
OTTAWA COUNTY, Mich. — The Ottawa County Sheriff’s Department is warning residents about police impersonators asking for money over the phone.
The sheriff’s office said Monday that they’ve received complaints by people who say they were called by someone impersonating a sheriff’s deputy.
The impersonator would present a bogus badge number and tell the resident they have outstanding warrants or unpaid tickets that need to be paid over the phone.
The sheriff’s department will only accept payments in person or through the mail.
They ask anyone who gets a call from someone claiming they’re from the sheriff’s office asking for payment to report it to their local police agency.
WASHINGTON - FBI Director Christopher Wray sent a statement to the agency's employees on Friday saying he stands with them after a document written by congressional Republicans alleging bias against President Donald Trump at the FBI and the Justice Department in the Russia investigation was made public.
"I stand by our shared determination to do our work independently and by the book," Wray said in a statement to FBI staff, excerpts of which were seen by Reuters.
"Talk is cheap. The work you do is what will endure," he added.
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ISTANBUL — The head of the Turkish soccer federation says the country will bid to host the 2024 European Championship.
Federation president Yildirim Demiroren says Turkey will formally submit its bid on March 2, its fourth effort to host the European Championship.
Turkey had bid to host the final games of Euro 2020 but later withdrew its application saying it would concentrate efforts on 2024.
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Whitley was recalled from Triple-A Durham on Monday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Whitley had functioned as one of the Rays' primary setup options earlier this season, but he mostly faded to a long-relief role beginning in June after the team regained health in the bullpen and acquired the likes of Steve Cishek, Dan Jennings and Sergio Romo. After spending the last two weeks at Triple-A, Whitley will rejoin the Rays to provide length out of the bullpen, a skill that will take on greater importance with Monday's starter, Jake Odorizzi, returning from a foot injury suffered in his most recent outing.
Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal is playing at a high level and should replace Kevin Love in the 2017 NBA All-Star Game. On Tuesday morning, the Cleveland Cavaliers announced that All-Star forward Kevin Love underwent a scope on his left knee and and is expected to miss the next six weeks.
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Wolfsburg are prepared to let Luiz Gustavo leave during the January transfer window on a loan agreement that includes an option to buy, according to Sportmediaset.
The Brazilian midfielder has long been linked with a move away from his Bundesliga employers, but has now spent three-and-a-half years with the club.
He could, however, be heading elsewhere in the near future, with there Premier League and Serie A interest in his services.
Everton are keen on a man who has been linked with Arsenal and Chelsea in the past, while Juventus and Inter see the 29-year-old as an alternative target to Axel Witsel and Lucas Leiva respectively.
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – A South Carolina woman says she was raped daily for two months while chained inside a container by a man accused of killing her boyfriend and six others.
Kala Brown spoke to the TV show “Dr. Phil,” marking the first time she’s talked publicly since her Nov. 3 rescue.
Brown told host Phillip McGraw that Todd Kohlhepp shot her boyfriend in the chest, then gagged her, handcuffed her ankles and wrists, chained her by the neck and raped her.
Kohlhepp faces murder, kidnapping and weapon charges. He is not charged with sexual assault. Spokesmen for the sheriff and prosecutor declined to address rape allegations or whether more charges are forthcoming.
The Associated Press normally does not identify victims of sexual assault but is naming Brown after she publicly identified herself.
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Baku. 25 February.REPORT.AZ/ "Armenians occupied 20% of Azerbaijani lands and there are over 1 million refugees and internally displaced persons in the country".
Report informs, Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Turkey to Azerbaijan Erkan Özoral said at the presentation ceremony of the books "Khojaly genocide: Causes, Consequences and International Recognition" and "Stages of Ethnic Cleansing and Genocide Policy against Azerbaijanis".
He said that Armenian atrocities directed not only towards Azerbaijanis, but also the Turkish people: "They had tried to weaken us. Perpetrators of the Khojaly tragedy try to cover it up. They carry out it insolently. Witnesses of the Armenian massacre are still alive, they are together with us. Unfortunately, the international community is trying to ignore this tragedy. The Khojaly genocide is a crime committed in the eyes of the world".
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It's no secret that Khloe Kardashian has been quietly raising daughter True Thompson in Cleveland ever since she was born close to two months ago.
Some family members, however, remain hopeful that the Keeping Up With the Kardashians star and her baby girl will begin making more frequent trips to Los Angeles in the future.
"Everyone is understanding of her situation and they are all trying to be there for her, but obviously want her home," a source shared with E! News this week. "They are letting her have her space in Cleveland and keep her routine, but wish they could have more moments together as a family unit and have True around more."
Our source added, "Everyone hopes she will come back to Los Angeles once True is a little older."
Feb 14 Treasury Wine Estates Ltd:
* Outlook for TWE remains positive
* Absent significant fluctuations in foreign exchange rates, TWE expects 2H17 EBITS to be broadly in line with 1H17
* TWE is also on track to deliver a high-teens EBITS margin by F18 and at same time, deliver enhanced value to shareholders via improved return on capital employed
* Beyond F17, TWE is on track to deliver total, run-rate cash synergies recognised from acquisition of Diageo wine of US$35m by F20
* On track to deliver at least $100m of run-rate cogs savings by F20 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The first stage of the Glendale Transport Interchange should open this Friday if an RMS final audit is passed.
The new stretch of road will allow drivers to access Stockland Glendale directly from Main Road and Glendale Drive.
The road was originally meant to open 8 months ago in September last year,but the network of electricity, gas, and phone lines running underneath Main Road caused some major headaches for construction workers.
Red Sox rookie Rafael Devers is congratulated by teammate Xander Bogaerts after hitting a game-tying home run in the ninth inning on Sunday. (Photo: Wendell Cruz, USA TODAY Sports)
Now is an important time for teams to put their best foot forward.
In the majors, young players who've shown they're ready to contribute are going to get playing time. And fantasy onwers shouldn't be afraid to embrace youngsters, such as Boston's Rafael Devers.
Which players can help fantasy owners make a late-season charge? For that, we turn to Steve Gardner for his weekly dose or advice and analysis.
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MONTREAL — Canadian Pacific Railway and the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference say they have reached a four-year tentative agreement to end a strike hours after it began.
The parties also reached a five-year deal for the Kootenay Valley Railway.
The union says full operations at both railways will resume Thursday morning across Canada.
Union president Doug Finnson called the deal a fair contract that its members can feel good about.
CP Rail chief executive Keith Creel says the agreements are positive for 12,000 railway employees, customers and the entire Canadian economy.
Creel adds that the agreement will provide long-term stability.
The tentative agreements must be ratified by Teamsters members over the coming months.
Details of the agreement are being withheld pending ratification.
CARTAGENA, COLOMBIA—Seeking to highlight the growing plight in Venezuela, U.S. Vice-President Mike Pence on Monday met with people who’ve fled the country to neighbouring Colombia.
Pence visited the Calvary Chapel in Cartagena, where met with faith leaders and Venezuelan families before planning to depart to Buenos Aires, Argentina. His wife, Karen Pence, helped to lead a prayer circle, where she prayed for “comfort to the Venezuelan refugees.”
The vice-president and his wife also spent time speaking with the migrants, listening to their emotional stories. Reporters were not able to hear their conversations, but watched the vice-president comfort several women, including at least one who was seen wiping away tears.
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He said he heard “heartbreaking” stories of their struggle for food.
COLUMBUS, Ga. — Columbus State University has selected their next provost and executive vice president.
Deborah Bordelon has been at Governors State University since 2008 where she was dean of their College of Education before being appointed to provost in 2013.
Before moving to Illinois, she held teaching and administrative posts at Nicholls State University and Xavier University in Louisiana.
Bordelon holds a doctorate in special education, a master’s in education and a bachelor’s degree in elementary education, all from the University of New Orleans.
She will take over from Tina Butcher, who has been serving as interim provost for about 18 months. She will return to her previous position as associate provost for undergraduate education.
Bordelon will start in February.
We are in a transition period in which women’s economic and political influence is strong and there is growing consensus in the international community for equality. T oday’s resistance can be seen as a reaction to this success, and as proof that the struggle for the rights of women and LGBTQ people is a battle that must constantly be fought The most controversial issue is also the most basic: the right to decide over your own body, sexuality and reproduction. There are still many women who are unable to decide whom to marry, whom to have sex with or when to have children. This is absurd, and should be relegated to the annals of history. The question remains: who should decide over a woman’s body, if not herself?
Former St. Martin high golfer Sydney Cato at the Mississippi women’s Golf Amateur Tournament. Veto Roley Special to the Sun Herald
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Liberty Walk presented a modified Mazda RX-3 that belongs to the CEO of the company, Wataru Kato, who has many Japanese classic cars on his collection.
The RX-3 has new bumpers, new fenders, aftermarket wheels and a roll cage painted in yellow, while its two-tone yellow and green paint job, was inspired by the company’s body kit for the 650s McLaren, which made it look like the P1 GTR.
Mechanically the car’s 4-cylinder engine was swapped with a 12A rotary engine, producing 200 hp. The car was unveiled at the Tokyo Auto Salon, along with other modified cars of the company.
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North Carolina State’s Bradley Chubb got his chance to show off for NFL decision-makers at the Wolfpack’s pro day workout Monday, and he got some quality time with arguably the best coach in league history.
Bill Belichick took some time to give Chubb some hands-on instruction, but also acknowledged the impossibility of him becoming a member of the New England Patriots (via The Checkdown):
Bill Belichick, master of the pigskin, coached up Bradley Chubb (@ASTROCHUBB) at his Pro Day and even left him with a joke 👏 pic.twitter.com/pVwQO77Q6o — The Checkdown (@thecheckdown) March 19, 2018
The best pass-rusher in a weak class, Chubb should be a top-10 lock in this year’s draft. As usual, the Pats will be picking on the back end of the first round, with likely no intention of giving up what it would take to trade up for Chubb.
U.S. President Donald Trump and Haley have criticized the United Nations for adopting a resolution in December that demanded an end to Israeli settlement building. The Palestinians condemned as "blatant discrimination" Saturday Washington's decision to block the appointment of their former prime minister Salam Fayyad as U.N. peace envoy to Libya.
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Bryant clarified Friday that he has no intentions of retiring just yet, saying "I'll play two-three more years in this league", Kelsey Conway of the Falcons' official site reports.
Bryant has now finished as a top-5 fantasy kicker in standard leagues for the second consecutive season after converting on 34 of his 39 field-goal attempts in 2017. With his contract expiring over the offseason, the Falcons have a decision to make as to whether or not they want to bring back the reliable veteran, who will turn 43 in May.
Human bones found near where mass grave was found in 2009
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Investigators say bones discovered in an area of Albuquerque where 11 women and an unborn child were found buried nearly a decade ago are human remains.
Police say the bones discovered Tuesday by construction workers building a park on the city's West Mesa are being examined by the Office of the Medical Investigator.
It's not known whether the remains were those of a woman or man.
Investigators will resume the search after workers scan the dirt lot for power lines.
The discovery less than a mile from the mass grave where human remains were unearthed in 2009 has sparked fears that there may have been more victims in an unsolved serial killing.
Investigators say nearly all the dead women disappeared between 2003 and early 2005 and had worked as prostitutes.
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Aside from the classics ("You know nothing, Jon Snow" and "Winter is coming"), one of the favourite Game of Thrones memes was that Gendry was out there, rowing, for eternity, having never got in a boat before.
We last saw the supposed bastard of Robert Baratheon in season three, when he was put in a rowboat by Ser Davos out of protection against Melisandre, who was on the hunt for a blood sacrifice.
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VF Corp. (NYSE:VFC) climbed 3.1% in today's trade on news of its plan to purchase Williamson-Dickie Manufacturing Co., the maker of Dickies work apparel, for $820M, VFC's first acquisition in six years.
CEO Steve Rendle says the deal gives VFC a leading position in the global workwear marketplace, which it estimates is a $30B/year, and lifts the company's access to the service and medical sectors, which he says offers an even higher rate of growth than traditional construction and oil and gas businesses.
"It's hardly the sexiest business," writes Bloomberg's Brooke Sutherland, but Dickies uniforms "will give VF a relatively stable stream of revenue in a growing industry where competition is more fragmented."
Wells Fargo's Ike Boruchow says the deal "fulfills VFC's mission to find accretive growth driven deals, and leverages VFC's historical expertise," and given the company's upsized guidance including the deal, the firm raises earnings estimates and its stock price target to $65 from $63.
SULLIVAN COUNTY, Ind. (WTHI) - Police say enhanced patrols led to the arrest of a Hymera man on Friday.
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It happened around 10 p.m. on State Road 48 in Hymera.
The Sullivan County Sheriff's Office said officers and deputies were assigned to patrol areas of concern for suspicious activities. That's when police say they encountered Rocky Caddell, 41, of Hymera during a stop.
Police say they found six grams of methamphetamine, along with meth paraphernalia, inside Caddell's vehicle.
Caddell was arrested and taken to the Sullivan County Jail. He faces charges of Dealing Methamphetamine, Possession of Methamphetamine and Posession of Paraphernalia.
Police say Caddell was also on probation.
One person was fatally shot at the scene of a house fire early Tuesday and a suspect was arrested after holing himself up for two hours inside the burned home south of downtown Los Angeles, authorities said.
Firefighters heard gunshots after quickly knocking down the flames in the two-story structure shortly around 4:30 a.m. in the Harbor Gateway neighborhood, Fire Department officials said.
Police and sheriff's deputies set up a perimeter and evacuated nearby homes during a standoff with the suspect.
Police Officer Chris No confirmed one fatality in the shooting but didn't know whether the victim was a man or woman.
The suspect appeared to have suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound and was taken into custody shortly before 7 a.m., officials said.
There were no reports of injuries to firefighters or police officers.
Four adults and a child were displaced by the blaze, and the American Red Cross was sent to assist them, according to fire officials.
A second woman says that the Michigan State women's gymnastics coach was aware of complaints of assault by a sports doctor who treated female athletes. Coach Kathie Klages was suspended Monday.
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Emergency crews, helicopter respond to ATV crash
BOONE COUNTY — Emergency crews responded to an ATV accident around 4:15 p.m. on Saturday.
According to Martina Pounds with the Boone County Fire Protection District, there was an ATV crash by a motocross track near Finger Lakes State Park.
A patient was being transported by helicopter to University Hospital around 5 p.m.
The condition of the patient is unknown.
[Editor's note: This story will be updated with information as we receive it.]
World Cup hype is to be discouraged, especially if it’s about England’s chances.
Nevertheless, here is a grand statement: this is the best World Cup for kits of all time.
Recent tournaments have been weighed down by a few templates dominating the overall set, this year the majority of teams have something unique.
There is a pleasing mix throughout of tradition being respected, but playfully twisted.
Astonishingly, among 64 kits not one is entirely horrendous.
As ever, these rankings are entirely subjective but they are also entirely correct. To my mind a good international tournament kit is five things: Correct for its time, slightly different to what has come before, aware that it will be seen on TV far more often than in person, memorable, and, perhaps most important of all, not all-white.
For those keeping score at home the manufacturers count this year breaks down as follows:
CHICAGO (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles placed slugging first baseman Chris Davis on the 10-day disabled list because of a strained right oblique on Wednesday.
Manager Buck Showalter said Davis had trouble sleeping Tuesday night and likely won’t begin any treatment for a few days. Davis left Monday’s loss to the Chicago White Sox after hitting a fly to right with the bases loaded in the third inning. He is batting .226 with 14 homers and 26 RBIs.
The Orioles also selected infielder David Washington’s contract from Triple-A Norfolk and transferred outfielder Anthony Santander from the 10-day to the 60-day DL because of a strained right forearm.
VANCOUVER — Torey Hunter has been named the B.C. Lions' director of player personnel and player development.
Hunter had been a regional scout with the Edmonton Eskimos for the past four seasons.
A graduate of Washington State and a draft selection of the Houston Oilers, Hunter played defensive back with both the Eskimos and Montreal Alouettes before moving into the NCAA coaching ranks in 2002.
Serving on coaching staffs at Western Washington, Idaho State, Central Washington, Eastern Washington and Idaho, Hunter made his way back to the CFL in 2014 with Edmonton.
"I am very pleased to be adding Torey to our personnel staff," Lions general manager Ed Hervey said in a statement. "He understands the kind of unique talent we need to be successful in the CFL and I'm confident he will be a tremendous asset to our organization as we begin the process of building our team."
24thry posted a video of a Chinese chef performing incredible tricks with an egg and a metal spatula. After bouncing a fragile egg up into the air numerous times and catching it on his spatula, he turns the spatula on its side, chops into the egg, and creates a beautiful heart and arrow design on his cooking surface.
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* Advanced Emissions -Reached a settlement with SEC to resolve previously disclosed investigation into certain accounting issues
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A week after the Ravens cut tight end Dennis Pitta following a third and likely career-ending hip injury, Pitta is back in Baltimore.
Pitta took in Ravens practice today, watching on a cart alongside Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti.
After spending multiple nights in the hospital for multiple procedures on his hip, Pitta is now up and about, moving around on crutches. Pitta appeared to be in good spirits, smiling as he talked to teammates on the practice field and then having lunch with his teammates.
Pitta is expected to address the media tomorrow.
A male student from the Gandhi Memorial Vedic School in Aranguez tops this year’s Secondary Entrance Assessment examination.
He is Saiesh Rampersad.
His classmate, Jada Ramnath, placed second.
Saiesh got one hundred percent in all the subjects he wrote.
Education Minister, Anthony Garcia made the announcement at the school this morning.
Over 19 thousand students who wrote the exam across trinidad and tobago are now receiving their results
Easter Bunny appearing at the American Legion Annual Easter Egg Hunt on April 16 at LBHS baseball field
Kids nine years of age and younger are invited to a live appearance of the Easter Bunny at the American Legion Annual Easter Egg Hunt at 1 p.m. sharp at the Laguna Beach High School baseball field. The American Legion Post 222 sponsors this event.
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Easter Bunny to make appearance at American Legion Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Children will be on the hunt for more than 1,000 colored eggs and candy. Those arriving early (12:30 p.m.), can have pictures taken with the live bunny.
This is not school sponsored, and any involvement or participation in this activity is at the discretion of the parents.
Mummy won't be on display when new Tennessee museum opens
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The 3,500-year-old Egyptian mummy that has been on display in Tennessee for more than 150 years needs conservation work and won't be on display when the new Tennessee State Museum opens in the fall.
The Tennessean reports the mummy and a mummified cat have been displayed together in various state locations, including the Capitol, the War Memorial Building and the museum. The mummy and the mummified cat came to the museum separately and aren't related.
The museum closes May 6 in anticipation of the October move to the new building.
The museum's senior curator and director of collections, Dan Pomeroy, said a mummy conservationist inspected the mummies and found they need extensive stabilization before they're returned to display. No time frame has been determined for the mummies to be displayed again.
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Dubai plans to build large harbor, 135-meter-tall lighthouse
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Dubai's ruler has announced that the sheikhdom which is home to the world's tallest skyscraper will build a new 1,400-berth marina and massive lighthouse along its coast.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum made the surprise announcement Monday about the Dubai Harbor.
The harbor is planned to be over 20 million square feet (1.86 million square meters) and will include a cruise ship port and terminal. The project also will include a 135-meter- (443-foot-) tall lighthouse.
Meraas, a developer backed by Sheikh Mohammed, will build the project between Dubai's Jumeirah Beach Residence neighborhood and the man-made Palm Jumeirah archipelago.
Authorities offered no cost estimates for the project.
National Draughts Association Hamper Tournament Set for December 17th
President of the National Draughts Association Mr. Jiaram has disclosed that the Annual Hamper Tournament is set for December 17th. This
tournament, which started four years ago, was the personal initiative of the Association’s President which is now formalised by the Association.
The game would be played in the compound of the National Gymnasium.
Registration starts at 10.00am, while the tournament begins at 10.30am sharp. Registration fee is $500 per player.
This year the tournament would be contested on the sixty four square boards, and players are asked to take note of the change in format since previously the 100 square format was used. The game would be played on a six round Swiss System.
Five hampers would be up for grabs which would go to the top five finishers.
Draught players countrywide are invited to participate.
Even though Burger King doesn’t traditionally serve doughnuts, this year, the fast food chain wants to get in on the action for National Doughnut Day.
On June 1, they will be releasing what they’re calling the “Whopper Donut.” The creation isn’t sweet, though—it’s basically the classic Whopper burger with a hole cut out from the middle to make it look the beloved pastry. But don’t worry, you’re not losing out on a part of your burger: It will be served on the side as a bite-sized treat.
Only five select locations (see below) will be selling the creation, which means you have to live in Boston, Miami Beach, Los Angeles, New York City or Salt Lake City in order to get your hands on it.
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128 Tremont Street in Boston 1100 – 5th Street in Miami Beach 1601 N. Hacienda Boulevard in Los Angeles 327 West 42nd Street in New York City 2450 S 1900 W in Salt Lake City
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Good morning. Did we all have a nice Valentine’s Day? Plenty of cards and chocolates? A nice candlelit dinner?
You all watched PSG v Barca instead, didn’t you?!
I don’t blame you, and I won’t blame you for skiving off work to find out what Ronald Koeman and his team are up to in Dubai on their warm weather training camp.
In fact, I encourage you to join me here on the liveblog to keep up-to-date on what’s going on.
Now get that kettle boiled. It’s Wednesday and I need coffee. And lots of it.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — A U.S. Navy commander says an Iranian naval patrol boat shined a laser at a U.S. Marine Corps helicopter flying over the Strait of Hormuz in what officials say was an unsafe encounter.
U.S. Navy Cmdr. Bill Urban says the Iranian vessel also turned its spotlight on two Navy ships that were moving through the strait on Tuesday. Urban, a U.S. Fifth Fleet spokesman, says the Iranian boat came within 800 yards of the USS Bataan, scanned it from bow to stern with the spotlight and shined the light on the USS Cole.
The helicopter automatically fired flares in response.
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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Teal Bunbury scored on a penalty kick in the 88th minute as the New England Revolution tied Atlanta United 1-1 on Wednesday night.
New England (5-4-4) has one win in its last five games — with two straight draws. Atlanta (8-3-2) had won four straight on the road.
Krisztian Nemeth drew the late foul in the corner of the penalty box after capitalizing on a defensive turnover. Atlanta goalkeeper Brad Guzan chose the right direction but Bunbury found the upper-right corner. Guzan was given a yellow card for kicking the ball into the stands after the goal.
Josef Martinez opened the scoring for Atlanta in the 23rd minute by redirecting Julian Gressel’s cross. It was Martinez’s league-leading ninth goal of the season.
New England goalkeeper Matt Turner kept the Revs within reach by denying Ezequiel Barco’s point-blank attempt in the 82nd.
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Alberta physicians have overwhelmingly ratified a two-year deal with the province that contains no pay increases.
The deal, which runs from April 1, 2018 to March 31, 2020, was endorsed by 89 per cent of physicians who voted.
The government says it will save $95 million in health-care costs.
Health Minister Sarah Hoffman defended the length of the deal which is considerably shorter than the previous seven-year contract.
"I'd rather be back in negotiations in 18 months and get zeros, than give something that is unaffordable over a long period of time," she said.
The previous agreement expired on March 31, 2018.
The last 18 months of the contract was modified in 2016 to cap the amount of increases to physician compensation.
A vehicle incident has shut down both lanes of traffic
RCMP say a truck hauling a trailer with heavy machinery caught fire Wednesday morning on Highway 6 near the Nelson Nordic Ski Club. Photo: Tyler Harper
A truck hauling heavy machinery caught fire Wednesday morning, leading to the closure of Highway 6 between Nelson and Salmo.
An RCMP officer told the Star it appeared as though an equipment malfunction with the truck’s trailer was to blame. The driver of the vehicle escaped unharmed.
The highway is currently closed in both directions about 15 kilometres south of Nelson near the Nelson Nordic Ski Club.
There’s no estimate for when it will be re-opened to traffic. We will update this story when that happens.
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Playing Toby’s ex, Shantel VanSanten marks the spot in this exclusive photo from the first 2018 episode of CBS’ Scorpion.
As reported by TVLine, the Shooter star/One Tree Hill alum will recur during the back half of Season 4 as Toby’s onetime fiancée, Amy, who is now married to his nemesis, pop-psychologist Quincy Berkstead (Jeff Galfer).
Amy is described as a brilliant geneticist whom Toby met while at Harvard Medical School. Although she broke off their engagement due to Toby’s gambling and immaturity, she (for obvious reasons) still has an effect on her ex all these years later. Might that make Happy… not?
Following this Monday’s new episode, Scorpion airs its fall finale on Dec. 18. VanSanten makes her debut in Episode 13, titled “The Bunker Games” and airing on Jan. 15 after the holiday break.
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Monkey 1 – Man 0.
A tourist got a lesson in the law of the jungle when he tried to push a monkey into a pond — and the PO’ed primate fought back.
Online video of the incident at the Xitian Temple in the Chinese province of Jiangsu shows the animal perched on a rail, when the man shoves it over the edge, to the sounds of laughter by other sightseers.
About a second later, the irritated monkey leaps back over the barrier, and scratches the man on the hand and gives chase.
The 30-second video shows the man run to shelter as the monkey — now joined by a second one — zones in on him.
Luckily for the man, the monkeys were stopped by temple staff.
The incident happened Tuesday at the Xitian Temple in the Chinese province of Jiangsu, according to local media.
The man, whose identity was not released, was not seriously injured, according to the Beijing Times.
According the report, there are signs posted around the scenic area warning tourists not to touch the monkeys.
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CHICOPEE, Mass. (Mass Appeal) – It’s the end of rhubarb season, and the Diva of Deliciousness, Tinky Weisblat, came to show us how to put together a Nantucket Rhubarb Pie that is part both pie and cookie.
Ingredients:
2 cups relatively finely chopped rhubarb
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
3/4 cup (1-1/2 cups) melted sweet butter
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cooking Directions:
Grease a 9 or 10-inch pie plate.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
Place the pieces of rhubarb in the bottom of the pie plate.
Sprinkle with 1/2 cup of the sugar and the nuts.
Make a batter of the remaining ingredients, first combining the butter and the remaining sugar and then adding the eggs, the flour, and the vanilla.
Pour the batter over the rhubarb.
Bake until done; start checking at 30 minutes.
Top with whipped cream, can serve with ice cream as well.
Steven Soderbergh may not have any interest in making mainstream studio movies anymore, but he's finding plenty of other projects to keep himself busy. Soderbergh will produce and possibly direct, an action-thriller recently acquired by Studio 8.The script was co-written by two guys Soderbergh knows quite well,writer Scott Z. Burns andscreenwriter James Greer.is the psychological thriller Soderbergh shot totally on his 4K-powered IPhone, making him the first filmmaker to take on that challenge. You can find a trailer for it right here It wouldn't be a shock if Soderbergh decided to shootthe same way, or find some brand new way test himself with newer technology and techniques. [ Deadline
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A totally imaginary personage. I started with giving a very long neck to my character, and then I painted it in. By painting in some parts, another part revealed itself and then I just had to add the arms… and voilà! Two characters in one. Kind of cool. #Inktober5. I am still waiting for my delivery of brush pens and technical pens to arrive… hope to see them tomorrow -)
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An unlikely visitor attempted to crash the party at Comerica Park on Wednesday during the Angels-Tigers game, but it ended up crashing into the scoreboard instead.
A goose casually flew into the venue in the sixth inning — first hanging out in the outfield, then swooping down onto the infield. Event staff tried to corral it, but they did not succeed.
In fact, the only force that could stop the goose was the goose itself, as the poor bird smacked right into the scoreboard while in mid-flight.
Wild goose chase 😂😂 wait for the end… (via @FoxSportsWest) pic.twitter.com/o3iBgUOeWE — FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) May 31, 2018
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ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- A man walking his dog near a baseball diamond in Alexandria, Virginia captured cell phone footage of Wednesday’s shooting attack on Republican members of Congress and their staffers.
The two-minute-long clip, which Noah Nathan gave ABC News permission to use, shows a shaky view of police and players through the chain-link fence but captures the sound of gunfire with unmistakable clarity.
The whining of Nathan’s dog and the sound of his own m underscore the nearly 40 shots fired between attacker James Hodgkinson and police.
"Do we know where he’s at?" Nathan asks at one point.
"He's behind home plate,” another person responds. "Have you called 911?"
"I assume people’ve been calling 911 already," he says.
Rep. Steve Scalise, R-LA, was injured in the shooting, as were two Capitol police officers. Hodgkinson died of injuries sustained during the shootout with police.
Police are searching for a 15-year-old Hull girl reported missing this morning
Kasey Herron was last seen at around 8.30pm yesterday on Wexford Avenue.
She is described as being white, 5ft 4ins tall, of slim build with short black hair. She was wearing a dark parka jacket with a fur collar, blue jeans and black trainers.
Anyone who has seen her is asked to call 101 quoting log six of 11/10/17.
Aamir Khan starrer Dangal has become one of the most profitable films of 2016. Made on a moderate budget of 90 crores including P and A, this biographical sports drama has collected 270.47 crores in 10 days at the domestic box office.
The film has made a profit of 180.47 crores, which takes its profit percentage to 200.52%.
The film is now the 6th most profitable film of 2016, after Neerja, Sultan, Pink, Airlift and Rustom.
Rank Cost* Lifetime ROI ROI % 1. Neerja 21 75.61 54.61 260% 2. Sultan 90 300.45 210.45 234% 3. Pink 21 68.00 47.00 223.80% 4. Airlift 40 129.00 89.00 222.50% 5. Rustom 40 127.42 87.42 218.55% 6. Dangal 90 270.47 180.47 200.52% 7. Dear Zindagi 33 67.00 34.00 103.03% 8. Baaghi 38 76.00 38.00 100%
Dangal is produced under the banners of UTV Disney and Aamir Khan Productions and it also stars Sakshi Tanwar, Fatima Sana Shaikh and Sanya Malhotra in key roles.
The bride is the daughter of Robert and Sallyanne Young of Killingworth, and she is a graduate of Sacred Heart Academy in Hamden. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in human development and family studies, and psychology from the University of Connecticut .
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JEWETT CITY, Conn. (AP) — Police say more than $4,500 worth of copper was stolen from a former industrial business in Connecticut.
Authorities say more than 2,100 feet of copper cable was cut from various areas inside the Wyre Wynd Corp. in Jewett City Sunday. Police say the recent break-in has lead to $30,000 in damages at the building.
Tracks in the snow have lead investigators to believe the suspects parked a truck nearby and access the building through a gate. Investigators also say the suspects used a forklift to reach the wire cables located 25 feet off the floor.
Police have not identified any suspects.
An investigation is ongoing.
Parents peek through a window after dropping off kindergartners at Spreckels Elementary School in University City on the first day of the 2016-17 school year. According to a survey, 75 percent of state school districts struggled to find enough teachers for the start of school.
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BERLIN, March 29 Daimler is expecting record sales volumes for its Mercedes-Benz cars division in the first quarter of the year, the company said on Wednesday.
"The positive sales trend continued in March," Daimler said in a statement ahead of its annual shareholder meeting.
Daimler said it expected to bring more than 10 new electric cars to the market by 2022. It had previously given the time frame for that goal as 2025.
The company also confirmed its full-year group sales and earnings targets. (Reporting by Ilona Wissenbach; Writing by Victoria Bryan; Editing by Christoph Steitz)
Following an extensive national search, the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra announced today that Jonathan Martin has been appointed President of the CSO effective this coming September. Mr. Martin has served as President & CEO of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra since 2012, a period which has seen increased artistic achievements, a financial stabilization, robust fundraising, innovative concert formats, genre-crossing programs, and expanded community impact in Dallas.
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Jermain Defoe kept up Sunderland’s fight to avoid relegation as he converted two penalties to give the Black Cats a 2-2 home draw with Liverpool after the visitors led twice in a rip-roaring Premier League clash on Monday.
Defoe took his league tally to 11 goals, cancelling out a 19th minute opener by Daniel Sturridge and then a 72nd minute Sadio Mane tap-in, with both Liverpool goals coming after poor Sunderland defending at corner kicks.
However, Liverpool returned the favour with a clumsy Ragnar Klavan challenge on Didier Ndong for Defoe’s first spot kick and then with a dreadful Mane error for the second when a free kick hit the Senegal winger’s outstretched arm.
The result left second-placed Liverpool five points behind leaders Chelsea, who visit London rivals Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday, while Sunderland stay in the relegation zone although the draw took some of the pressure off manager David Moyes.
DMX, who real name is Earl Simmons, reportedly traveled multiple times without permission and tested positive for cocaine since his initial arrest last month.
U.S. District Judge Jed Rakoff said the rapper will have to wear an electronic monitoring bracelet and ask his permission to travel at least a week in advance. Read more here.
Following the success of his previous international collaboration with Kranium on 'One Chance', Phyno is back with another major international collaboration featuring MMG Rapper Wale.
In the song, Phyno sings 'Still writing my article, no sleeping on a Bicycle, give thanks, show gratitude'. In the video shot by Patrick Elis, in Los Angeles, California, we see the artiste driving around LA in hydraulic cars with his passé and Wale raps about being the best in the game and not stopping.
NWA, produced by IamBeat, is layered over a mid tempo beat upon which Phyno delivers catchy lyrics. The song definitely has all the makings of a summer banger.
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NV Energy says nearly 2,240 customers are currently without power across Douglas County.
The outage started around 1:20 p.m. on Friday. Restoration is expected around 4:15 p.m.
Captain Terry Taylor from the East Fork Fire Protection District says that the power pole caught fire which then spread to surrounding grass. Firefighters knocked the fire down quickly, and it only burned an area of 80 square feet.
NV Energy is on their way there.
GILLETTE, Wyo. (AP) — A new coal company is selling two Wyoming coal mines.
Bristol, Tennessee-based Contura Energy announced Monday it will transfer the Eagle Butte and Belle Ayr mines in the Powder River Basin to Blackjewel, LLC, in order to focus on metallurgical coal mines in the eastern U.S.
The Casper Star-Tribune reports that Blackjewel is a private company based in Appalachia.
The mines belonged to Kingsport, Tennessee-based Alpha Natural Resources until that company filed for bankruptcy and sold them to Contura Energy in 2016.
The mines supply coal to power plants. Together they shipped 24.5 million tons of coal over the first three quarters of 2017.
Belle Ayr employed 236 miners as of June, down by more than 100 from recent years. Eagle Butte has 300 miners.
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Legal Aid of Cobb County, an office of Atlanta Legal Aid, will hold a free presentation on Landlord/Tenant Rights and the Fair Housing Act on June 27 at 3:30 p.m. at the South Cobb Regional Library, 805 Clay Road in Mableton.
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On July 14, 2016 Dillon Grant Gibson drove his 1999 Cadillac into the garage of longtime Blackfoot businessman William "Bill" Hong. The garage caught fire,Gibson fled the scene and Hong lost his life.
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Aug 12 (Gracenote) - Line-ups for the third and final Test between Sri Lanka and India on Saturday in Pallekele, Sri Lanka India won toss and decided to bat Sri Lanka: Dimuth Karunaratne, Upul Tharanga, Kusal Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal (capt), Angelo Mathews, Niroshan Dickwella, Dilruwan Perera, Malinda Pushpakumara, Lakshan Sandakan, Vishwa Fernando, Lahiru Kumara India: Shikhar Dhawan, Lokesh Rahul, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli (capt), Ajinkya Rahane, Ravichandran Ashwin, Wriddhiman Saha, Hardik Pandya, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Umesh Yadav Referees: Richard Illingworth (Umpire), Rod Tucker (Umpire), Bruce Oxenford (TV umpire), Richie Richardson (Match referee)
Aimia suspends dividend payments
June 14 Data-driven marketing and loyalty analytics company Aimia Inc suspended all dividend payments on Wednesday, a month after Air Canada announced a plan to replace the company's loyalty program with its own.
Beijing also warned New Delhi to be cautious in dealing with Taiwan.
"China has urged India to honour its commitment to the One China policy and cautiously handle issues regarding Taiwan," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Geng Shunag said.
India has a commitment on issues regarding Taiwan, Xinhua news agency quoted him as saying.
China considers Taiwan a breakaway province, which it has vowed to reunite some day. India is among the countries that have no diplomatic ties with the self-ruled island.
"China has always been opposed to any official contact between Taiwan and countries having diplomatic ties with China," the spokesperson said.
Three Taiwanese lawmakers are on a visit to India.
"We hope India respects and understands China's core concerns, sticks to the One China policy and properly handles issues regarding Taiwan in a bid to maintain healthy and stable growth of China-India relations."
A ski mask-wearing gunman fired multiple handgun rounds at an Arco employee when the employee tried to prevent the suspect from entering the Chino mini-mart early Tuesday, Feb. 20, according to a Chino police report.
No bullets struck the employee, but he suffered injuries from the shattered glass, according to the news release.
Just before 1:30 a.m., an employee at the Arco at 12100 Ramona Ave., just north of the 60 Freeway, spotted a man armed with a gun approaching the front doors. As the suspect tried to open the unlocked door of the convenience store, the employee tried to hold the doors shut.
The suspect ran away on foot before officers arrived.
The Arco employee was treated on scene.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call 909-334-3104 or email jmonroe@chinopd.org
3 On Your Side has received inquiries from viewers wondering why their Southwest Gas bill spiked, even though they believed they weren't using much gas because of the warmer winter weather this season. (Source: 3TV/CBS 5)
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Age Concern Cardiff & Vale of Glamorgan provides an independent Advocacy service to older people in the area. People over 60 who have concerns about residential or nursing care, community care, paying for care, health, housing or accessing services can receive support in writing letters or making telephone calls. Alternatively, an Advocate might represent their views or liaise with an outside agency on their behalf. The service is available through pre-arranged visits to people living in their own homes in the Vale of Glamorgan and to people living in care homes in Cardiff. People who have received a diagnosis of dementia are only eligible for the service if they live in a care home in Cardiff.
These comedians range from old classics to new favorites. AP/Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images
The most important role of comedy is to make us laugh, even when we don't feel like laughing. And as audiences change over the years, so do the comedians they respond to.
The comedians of the '60s and '70s may or may not feel relevant today, just as the comedians of today might not be relevant in 10 years.
To determine the most famous comedian, we used Nielsen ratings for popular shows, award winners from each year, and looked subjectively at how much of a cultural impact each had.
Virginia Rep. Don Beyer Dems & GOP Are on the Same Team ... In Shooting Fallout
EXCLUSIVE
Alexandria, Virginia's own representative in Congress hopes the shooting that injured his colleague can be a uniting force.
We got Congressman Don Beyer -- who reps Virginia's 8th District, including Alexandria -- at Simpson Field Wednesday, where James Hodgkinson opened fire on the GOP's practice sesh ... injuring Rep. Steve Scalise, among others.
He tells our camera guy that this tragedy should get members from both sides of the aisle coming together -- for now, at least -- ahead of Thursday's congressional baseball game ... which is moving forward as scheduled.
Quick side note ... Simpson Field sits near T.C. Williams High School, which is the same school "Remember the Titans" is based on. Beyer's hoping it has the same unifying effect here.
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Richland Community College is holding a plant sale this weekend.
Annuals, perennials, hanging baskets, native flowers and grasses, foliage and accent plants, vegetables, and herbs will all be available for purchase.
The sale will be at the college at 1 College Park on Friday at 7 a.m. and Saturday at 7 a.m.
The sale is open to the public and hosted by Richland Student Farms.
For more information, call (217) 875-7200, ext. 6422.
OTTAWA — Federal officials have rejected requests from more than 1,500 organizations for funding through the government's premier summer jobs program, a 12-fold increase since the Liberals added new criteria for funding that have drawn the ire of faith-based groups.
Last year, the government rejected 126 applications for a variety of reasons, such as not meeting funding requirements or missing details on their forms.
This year, officials have rejected 1,561 applications for the same reasons, but also for objecting to the wording of a new declaration that required jobs to be funded, as well as the main activities of groups themselves, to respect reproductive rights.
The government said it added the requirement in response to concerns officials heard that funding through the popular jobs program had gone towards paying for students to protest outside abortion clinics or create and distribute graphic anti-abortion pamphlets.
Construction workers walk along a bypass lane for Mount Baker Highway near Hedrick Creek, west of Glacier. A new bridge over the creek, expected to complete in fall 2018, will make for a larger opening for fish to pass through, according to the state Department of Transportation. Washington State Department of Transportation Courtesy to The Bellingham Herald
Hillary Blames ‘False Equivalency,’ ‘Right-Wing Media Ecosystem’ for 2016 Loss
Hillary Clinton is still looking for scapegoats for her 2016 election loss to Donald Trump.
On Sunday, she chose to blame the “false equivalency” and the”right-wing media ecosystem” as contributing factors.
Hillary Clinton goes after “false equivalency” in media coverage of the 2016 election: pic.twitter.com/RlusWEAEb3 — Sopan Deb (@SopanDeb) April 22, 2018
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The Ichthys Venturer floating production, storage and offloading facility, the last major component of Australia's $180B liquefied natural gas construction boom, arrived in the country's waters today and will be permanently moored in the Browse Basin off the Western Australian coast to handle the Ichthys field.
The move heightens a race between Royal Dutch Shell (RDS.A, RDS.B) and Japan's Inpex (OTCPK:IPXHF) to start chilling gas for export in 2018.
The Ichthys project is Japan's biggest overseas investment and first LNG megaproject, but first production, due by March 2018, will be more than a year behind target, and costs have soared more than 10% to $37B since the project's approval in 2012.
Shell's nearby $12.6B Prelude project - the world's largest floating LNG facility, which arrived last month - also is behind schedule.
Whichever project starts first will pump gas away from the other's field as the two straddle the same reservoirs.
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A cemetery is flooded by water from the Feather river. Thousands of peple have been evacuated from homes near the Oroville dam as rising water levels led to the first use of the emergency spillway
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There was plenty of scoring in Game 3 between the Boston Bruins and Ottawa Senators at TD Garden on Monday night, but there were also some stellar saves.
Senators goalie Craig Anderson made a brilliant clutch save to rob Bruins forward David Krejci of the possible game-winning goal. Krejci received a slick pass in front of the net from teammate Dave Backes but Anderson made a great move from post-to-post to deny Krejci of the goal.
To see Anderson stop Krejci on the doorstep, check out the video above from the DCU Save of the Day.
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Call 1-315-LF-FIELD, and you’ll hear one of the most familiar sounds in media: the signature tri-tone chimes that have been synonymous with NBC News for nearly a century.
Why would a news organization best known for its TV programming set up an old-school call-in line? It turns out, the people on the other end are a little crazy.
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Ice flew off one vehicle travelling near Hanover and through the windshield of another vehicle, police say.
West Grey police say it happened April 17 on Grey Road 10 near Knappville Road.
According to police, “large chunks of ice” came off the roof of one vehicle and hit the second vehicle, which was behind it.
The driver of that vehicle was injured when some of the ice hit her in the face.
Police say the first vehicle drove off before officers arrived at the scene, and they want to hear from anyone who has information about it or its driver.
Another northeast Arkansas food service worker, this time in Lawrence County, has been diagnosed with hepatitis A, the state Department of Health announced Tuesday.
The employee worked at the Doublebee’s convenience store at 1003 U.S. 63 in Walnut Ridge, the department said in a news release.
People who ate at the gas station between April 7 and April 18 should seek care immediately if they have never been vaccinated, the department said.
The department will offer the vaccine from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Lawrence County Local Health Unit at 1050 W. Free St. in Walnut Ridge.
The case is part of an outbreak that has infected 13 people in northeast Arkansas, including four other food service workers, the Health Department said.
The virus affects the liver and is spread through fecal matter. Most people who are infected recover completely although they may be sick for months, the department said.
The vaccine or immune globulin can prevent illness after to exposure to the virus, the department said.
Take a peek at the pic, consider the clues — John Glenn and yoga?? — then guess where this is.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Daily Four-Evening' game
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Indiana Lottery's "Daily Four-Evening" game were:
8-9-5-6, SB: 9
(eight, nine, five, six; SB: nine)
A collision on Highway 401 in Chatham sent a transport truck and van across the median and into oncoming traffic Tuesday afternoon, according to police.
The transport truck was heading eastbound on Highway 401 near Charing Cross Road when a tire popped. Before it crossed the median, it collided with a van that was also headed eastbound.
The collision sent both vehicles across the median and into the westbound lane.
An OPP officer watched the collision and stopped westbound traffic, preventing a possible head on collision, according to a media release.
The highway was closed for about an hour this afternoon between Highway 40 and Bloomfield Road while the scene was cleared.
Police said there were no injures.
After months of mild weather, temperatures dropped fast and hard on the weekend of Jan. 7, cold-stunning hundreds of sea turtles in Texas waters.
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Police are talking to the person believed to be the driver of the truck which hit Terenzo Bozzone while he was riding his bike in Auckland yesterday.
Source: 1 NEWS
Police confirmed the news to 1 NEWS this evening and say the person is "assisting us with our inquiries in relation to this incident".
A spokesperson from Auckland District Health Board has confirmed that triathlete Terenzo Bozzone remains in a stable condition after he was seriously injured in a collision with a truck while cycling yesterday.
Bozzone was cycling in Kumeu, Auckland yesterday afternoon when the accident occurred at approximately 2:20pm.
The 33-year-old won his first Ironman New Zealand title in Taupo on March 3 after breaking the previous record time by over seven minutes with a time of seven hours, 59 minutes and 56 seconds.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Daily Four-Midday' game
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the Indiana Lottery's "Daily Four-Midday" game were:
8-8-9-4, SB: 6
(eight, eight, nine, four; SB: six)
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Saturday, March 3rd at Coral Sky Amphitheatre
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Firefighters from around the region posed for a 2018 calendar to benefit the CatNetwork of Stanislaus. Some of the firefighters were on hand Saturday to sign the calendars at Caldron's Pet's Choice in the Frontier Town shopping center on Tully Road, where the calendars are sold. They can also be purchased at catnetworkstanislaus.net (Erin Tracy/etracy@modbee.com)
LONDON (AP) — A senior Conservative lawmaker in Britain says he has a list of 30 colleagues who want Prime Minister Theresa May to resign after a poor election result and a disastrous conference speech.
Grant Shapps said Friday that "a growing number of people feel it's time to make a change."
The number of rebels falls short of the 48 lawmakers needed to trigger a formal leadership challenge, but increases the pressure on the embattled May.
The Conservatives were reduced to a minority government in June's election. A speech by May on Wednesday designed to reinvigorate the party descended into disaster as she was interrupted by a prankster and almost silenced by a sore throat, before letters fell off the slogan behind her.
Cabinet ministers have declared support for May.
ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkey's state-run news agency says a United Nations judge has been convicted of membership in an extremist group.
A court in Ankara sentenced Aydin Sefa Akay, a Turkish national, to seven and a half years in prison for "membership in an armed terror group" Wednesday, according to Anadolu news agency. Akay, a retired ambassador and a sitting judge at the UN Mechanism for International Criminal Tribunals, was accused of links to U.S.-based cleric Fethullah Gulen.
Turkey claims Gulen was behind the bloody failed coup last summer. He denies the allegations.
Akay was arrested in September as part of a crackdown on alleged followers of the cleric, drawing criticism from the UN. Following the guilty verdict, the court ruled to release him under judicial control and barred him from leaving Turkey.
A 24 year old youth reported killed and another injured when a tree fell on a Colombo-Badulla bus at Galkanda, Diyatalawa,our news sources said.
Chester Coogle is accused of trying to drive his vehicle over a Hardin County Sheriffl's Office sergeant. (Source: Hardin County Sheriff's Office)
HARDIN COUNTY, KY (WAVE) - A Kentucky man accused of trying to kill a police sergeant is now behind bars.
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Chester Coogle, 29, drove his vehicle at a Hardin County Sheriff's Office Sergeant who was on foot, investigators said.
The officer got out of the way in time.
Coogle was indicted on a charge of attempted murder last month, and was arrested Sunday.
He's facing a long list of charges, and is being held at the Hardin County Detention Center on $100,000 bond.
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MONTGOMERY, TX - Investigators say an off-duty Texas police officer shot and killed an off-duty sheriff's deputy in a suspected break-in at the officer's home.
Our NBC affiliate in Houston, Texas (KPRC), reports a 35-year law enforcement veteran shot and killed his brother, who was identified as an off-duty Harris County deputy, according to authorities.
The incident happened about 5:30 p.m. Friday in a subdivision in Stagecoach, about 33 miles northwest of Houston. Lt. Scott Spencer of the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office says the Stagecoach police officer came home, found a suspected burglar inside and shot and killed him.
Officials later identified the man killed as 57-year-old Rocky Lee, an off-duty Harris County Sheriff's Office deputy. Lee served with the Harris County Sheriff's Office for 26 years.
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Sixteen people were hurt after a bus struck queuing cars in Dartford town centre.
Emergency services were called to Hythe Street at about 19:00 BST on Tuesday.
A man has been arrested on suspicion of careless driving.
Albany Police had been on the lookout for a missing teen with autism, and luckily, he was found, safe. Tadarian Tuff was found walking in the 200 block of Philema Road around 12:25 pm, Monday.
LONDON Feb 14 Tanzanian gold producer Acacia Mining said 2017 production would be lifted 40 percent by a mine life extension at Buzwagi following a strong 2016 when EBITDA (earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation) more than doubled.
"2016 was another successful year for Acacia as we delivered record production, reduced our all-in sustaining costs by 14 percent and more than doubled our net cash position," Brad Gordon, chief executive of Acacia Mining, said.
For the coming year, the company said in a statement, a six-month extension of mining at Buzwagi will lead to a 40 percent output increase versus 2016. (Reporting by Barbara Lewis; Editing by Susan Fenton)
The trendier festival of style and culture returns (outside of Fashion Week!) for three days with exhibitions, talks and music from the likes of punk queen Vivienne Westwood, modern feminist Adwoa Aboah and favourite noughties rapper Wyclef Jean. See The Kooples and more kill the catwalks, plus plenty of great grub.
Burlington Coat Factory, a South Jersey-based discount retailer, is the latest to pull down Ivanka Trump’s products from its website. The retailer is facing criticism from #GrabYourWallet boycott campaign for ties with President Donald Trump’s family. Burlington sold 13 items from the Ivanka Trump brand and now the retailer no longer sells the first daughter’s products…
Anything can happen at the Sarasota Kennel Club's 10th Annual Mutt Derby. In past races, dogs have jumped into the pond, ran in the wrong direction, played with other dogs in the middle of the race or stopped to say hello to spectators. These dogs may not be professional racers, but they did have some big fans cheering them on.
Dogs of all breeds and their owners gathered at the race track of the Sarasota Kennel Club to compete in a friendly competition that raised funds for Fast Friends Greyhound Adoption. The dogs were divided into five weight categories and competed against seven other dogs each race.
“The Jack Russells always seem to win the smaller weight categories,” said event organizer Sue Peakes. “One year we had a huge dog that was very shy and when they released him, he just wanted to get out of there and he won. It just depends on who is racing.”
Philadelphia's restaurant scene is booming, growing so fast it's hard to keep up with all that greatness. So here's a cheat sheet for Philly Mag's Best of Philly Must Try Meals!1 West Ave, Wayne, PA 19087(610) 688-1888122 N Haddon Ave, Haddonfield, N.J. 08033(856) 429-3423743 S 4th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147(215) 278-27362034 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103215-563-MEAT1165 South 11th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147215.334.69101800 Federal Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146(215) 334-23374369 Main Street, Philadelphia, Pa 19127(267) 423-4376----------Check out FYI Philly on social media. Like us on Facebook FYI Philly on Facebook for more about destination sites across the region.
How to Write a New Yorker Cartoon Caption: Nick Offerman Edition
The actor Nick Offerman, who stars in the upcoming film “Hearts Beat Loud,” takes a shot at The New Yorker’s cartoon-caption contest.
April 12 Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd
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MSNBC’s Stephanie Ruhle incorrectly claimed Monday that right-wing extremists are responsible for “three times more deaths” than Islamic extremists.
“Between 2001 and now, we have seen three times more deaths caused by right-wing extremists than Islamic terrorists,” Ruhle stated during her show.
Assuming Ruhle was referencing a widely-cited report by the Government Accountability Office, Ruhle’s statement was not only misleading, but just plain wrong.
The GAO report found that between September 12, 2001 and December 31, 2016 there were 23 fatal attacks carried out by Islamic terrorists that caused 119 deaths. In the same time period, right-wing extremists carried out 62 fatal attacks that caused 106 deaths.
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April 20 Chemtronics Co Ltd :
* Says 2.38 billion won worth of its 7th series convertible bonds have been converted into 425,000 shares of the co, at 5,600 won/share
* Says listing date of new shares is May 11
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Tokyo, October 7: Simona Halep will finally claim the WTA's number-one ranking for the first time after beating Jelena Ostapenko 6-2 6-4 to reach the final of the China Open on Saturday.
Prior to her last-four tie in Beijing, Halep had come within one win of topping the rankings on three occasions in 2017, only to fall short each time.
The most painful of those near-misses came at Roland Garros in June, when the Romanian lost the French Open final to Ostapenko after leading by a set and a break.
Yet it was a different story on this occasion as Halep, 26, continued an excellent week that had already seen her avenge recent losses to Maria Sharapova and Daria Kasatkina.
As a result of her triumph, Halep will now replace Garbine Muguruza as world number one on Monday. She is the first Romanian to reach top spot in the WTA rankings.
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"If these four cities want to screw themselves I'm going to vote for them to do it," one senator said.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Can the threat of war crimes charges or promise of safe haven finally persuade Syrian President Bashar Assad to leave power?
Those long-shot proposals are among several at the center of the Trump administration’s strategy to resolve Syria’s six-year civil war.
President Donald Trump’s plans for Syria are still evolving. But they have become clearer in the days since Trump ordered airstrikes punishing Assad for a chemical attack.
The plan breaks down into three basic phases: defeating the Islamic State group, restoring stability region-by-region and securing a political transition in which Assad ultimately leaves power.
One of the most unpredictable variables is Russia. The country’s vast differences with the U.S. over Syria were illustrated last week when Trump declared relations “may be at an all-time low.”
Fire crews were able to save five horses from a frozen pond in northern Alberta this weekend during a dramatic rescue that was caught on video.
When fire crews from three nearby towns arrived on the scene on Sunday, they found seven horses trapped in the ice, CTV News Edmonton reported.
The crews were able to use chainsaws to help free five of the horses, but it was too late for two others.
The rescue operation happened just west of Grande Prairie.
Glendening recorded an assist during a 5-1 defeat against Colorado on Sunday.
Although that was just Glendening's second point in his last 15 games, he's been pitching in with a more physical presence lately, logging 33 hits and blocking 23 shots as well during the span. The 28-year-old also now sits with 16 points (four goals, four assists) in 60 games on the season, falling just four tallies shy of eclipsing the 20-point mark for the second time of his career. Although, since Glendening's currently lining up with the fourth forward unit, the odds might not be in his favor, as he likely won't see many offensive opportunities.
The moment the Lamborghini Urus SUV was revealed the big question that everyone wanted to know was what the pricing would be locally?
Well thanks to some kind people out there, I have been sent the official pricing for the Lamborghini Urus in South Africa and you will be expected to pay a minimum (base price) of R3,305,000. This includes a colour choice between Nero Noctis (black), Bianco Monocerus (white) and Giallo Auge (yellow). Opt for one of the other colours (not in Ad Personam) and you will need an extra R50k.
Tick a couple of nice options and the price soars over R4 million with ease but this price makes it a much cheaper and faster alternative to the Bentley Bentayga (R3,987,000).
Want more info on what is standard and what the options cost, get in touch with us or comment below.
Now that you have seen the pricing, would you go for one?
The Portland Police Bureau is alerting the public after receiving multiple reports of a man trying to lure children into his vehicle by offering money.
The first reported incident happened Sunday afternoon at Khunamokwst Park at 5200 N.E. Alberta St. Officers from the North Precinct report that two girls, ages 10 and 11, said they were walking home from the park on Alberta Court when the noticed a man driving behind them.
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Come August 31 , production of the Dodge Viper will cease, marking the end of one of the most iconic American performance cars in recent decades.Excluding its production hiatus between 2010 and 2012, the Viper has been built by the automaker since 1992 and in its most-recent ACR guise , is one of the world’s fastest street-legal cars on the planet, even out-performing multi-million-dollar hypercars on various racetracks Throughout the Viper’s production run, particularly in the last few years, customers have been able to personalize their vehicles and the following example, recently tweaked by ADV.1 Wheels, is one of the finest we’ve come across.From the factory, the track-focused Viper came painted in a beautiful shade of blue with white racing stripes. Those white elements have now been joined by a set of ADV.1 shoes, measuring 20x10.5 at the front and 20x13 at the rear finished in the same shade of white.The completed look may be unconventional but to our eyes, looks absolutely perfect.
The Arizona Wildcats hockey team completed the weekend sweep of Missouri State and Arkansas Saturday afternoon when they cruised to a 9-5 victory over MSU at the Tucson arena.
Kyle Fargesen and Jason Zaleski both scored two goals each. During their current three-game winning streak, the Wildcats have scored 25 total goals.
"I was pretty happy with the combinations offensively for back-to-back games," Coach Chad Berman said. "A lot of good positive momentum this weekend that we can carry into Utah."
The Wildcats will host a two-game series against Utah next weekend at the Tucson Arena.
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According to the Oklahoma City Fire Department, crews were called to the home in the 900 block of N.E. 67th around 1:30 p.m. Upon arrival, firefighters reported seeing heavy fire and smoke at the back of the home. Crews worked quickly to extinguish the blaze.
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Welcome to our new group test of brushing boots. All of the boots in this group test have been put through their paces by professional event rider Sam Jennings. Find out what she thought below.
WeatherBeeta’s official description
The soft and durable WeatherBeeta Exercise Boots have a outer Pro Mesh BASF TPU with a breathable neoprene lining, and a tough PVC strike pad for protection against knocks and brushing. They also have an adjustable touch tape closure.
Sam’s first impressions
Thought these boots were simple and looked functional. I was interested to see how the pro mesh outer was going to perform.
Overview of performance
These boots are a good size, offer good protection and are easy to take on and off. The mesh makes them lightweight and flexible while also being supportive and breathable. They were also very easy to wash off just by being scrubbed down.
Sam’s likes and dislikes
I liked these boots. I thought the mesh really worked, although they could be more padded to offer more protection.
Rifle. 50+ shots fired. 5 or more hit including GOP Whip steve scalise. I am not shot."
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The Lions were coming off a rough patch in the season after playing three strong opponents. However, it did not get easier for the Lions as they had to go on the road in a hostile environment to play Region 6-2A foe Hickman County. The Bulldogs came into the game with an impressive 4-2 record, but the Lions came out hungry and snatched a win away from Hickman County. The game started off slow. Both teams were feeling each other out. The Lions came out in an…
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World Trade Organisation chief Roberto Azevedo with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Monday. (Source: Narendra Modi/Twitter) World Trade Organisation chief Roberto Azevedo with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Monday. (Source: Narendra Modi/Twitter)
World Trade Organisation chief Roberto Azevedo on Monday called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The WTO director-general is in Delhi for a mini-ministerial meeting. “Had a wonderful meeting with Roberto Azevêdo, Director-General of the WTO” the PM tweeted and posted a picture with him.
Talking to reporters, Azevedo said the mini-ministerial meeting will be useful for carrying forward the mandate of the multilateral trade body. “We are facing many challenges in the WTO and outside. Trade environment globally is very risky at this point of time. We will try to have an open and honest conversation at the informal WTO meeting here,” Azevedo said.
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A crash involving a city bus has knocked out power to a London neighbourhood Monday morning.
The crash happened at the intersection of Adelaide Street South and Nelson Street at 6:30 a.m., police said. That’s located near the city’s Soho neighbourhood.
Nobody was injured in the crash, Const. Jacquie Wilson said, adding there was only one passenger on the bus at the time.
Motorists have been asked to avoid the area while London Hydro crews are on the scene.
Police have rerouted traffic on Adelaide Street South between Ada and Nelson streets. London Hydro says 103 homes in the area were still without power as of 9:30 a.m. following the morning crash. Power to the homes is expected to be restored by 4 p.m.
Anthony Jerome Garrett, 29 of Rome, was arrested after police said he gave them a false name during a traffic stop at the intersection of Shorter Avenue and Horseleg Creek.
Reports went on to say that after it was discovered that he gave them a fake name police found marijuana in his vehicle. It was also discovered that he had been driving on a suspended license.
Garrett is charged with possession of marijuana, giving false information to police and driving on a suspended license.
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The Director-General, Katsina Media and Publicity, Malam Ibrahim Muazzam says Katsina State government remains committed to agricultural mechanization to ease farming activities in the state.
Speaking to newsmen in Katsina, the DG Media said the state government has already procured 225 latest model tractors from an Indian firm, Springfield Agro Ltd.
He said the tractors will be distributed to farmers through the Tractors Owners Association to enhance the farmers productivity.
Malam Ibrahim Muazzam said already, over five dams across the state were under rehabilitation to facilitate dry season farming which will boost agricultural productivity.
He said the state government also supports farmers in the production of staple foods like rice, maize, wheat, millet, sorghum and guinea corn through the provision of fertilizer at subsidized rates and extension services to farmers.
US troops killed in Iraq artillery 'mishap': Pentagon
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Many will be bringing awareness and raising money for suicide prevention this weekend.
The Out of Darkness walk will be held at Victor Ashe Park Saturday at 9:30 a.m.
Organizers hope to raise money for prevention resources for survivors of the recent hurricanes. F
For more information, visit the event’s website.
NEW YORK (AP)  Fifth Harmony is going on "hiatus."
The girl group announced Monday on Twitter that Ally Brooke, Normani Kordei, Dinah Jane and Lauren Jauregui will pursue "solo endeavors." The group says the break will allow them "to gain new experiences, strengths and perspectives that we can bring back to our Fifth Harmony family."
The group says it will perform remaining 2018 shows.
Camila Cabello left the group in 2016.
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The singers auditioned as solo artists on "The X Factor" in 2012, but they were formed into a group and finished third in the competition.
Fifth Harmony released their debut album "Reflection" in 2015. They released their third album "Fifth Harmony" in 2017
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Sparkling wine guide: Prices, terms to know
CLEVELAND, Ohio – End-of-the-year holidays are the time when thoughts turn to bubbly. Our large (and festive) tasting panel tried an assortment of bottles from various regions across the globe. Scroll through to see label shots, prices and our brief tasting notes. With each photo we’ve included a term to know about sparkling wine. The bottles should be available in the Northeast Ohio retail market. Cheers!
Tom Brady is celebrating his Fourth of July holiday out in nature, and oh my, he saw a bear!
The Patriots quarterback shared his not-so-close encounter with a bear during his trip to Montana on Wednesday. Brady could not have been more excited.
This man really is a living legend pic.twitter.com/glXI2UnFhW — Kelvin (@nivlekev) July 4, 2018
Patriots fans don’t have to worry because Brady kept his distance and didn’t disturb the animal. Plus, look how happy Brady was.
The Patriots will face the Chicago Bears in October, so maybe he’s doing some advanced scouting.
'Fox News Sunday' anchor notes that President Trump's rhetoric has not been nearly as tough as that of members of his administration, discusses Stormy Daniels and potential Trump administration changes.
About 25 parents, kids and teachers held a modest rally Monday outside Torrance City Hall before the Torrance Unified School District meeting to support teachers who have worked without a labor contract since last year and to oppose a change to the school calendar they fear would result in a shorter summer vacation. Demonstrators said they wanted to see more “communication and transparency” from school officials and board members, who meet Monday night. More than 700 people have signed an online petition at change.org to support teachers.
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Concern is growing following the disappearance of a Surbiton man on Friday morning (October 6).
Gary McMullan has been missing since 4am after he was last seen in Langley Avenue, Surbiton.
The man was last seen wearing a checked shirt with a sports top and a dark-coloured cardigan, Nike trousers with white lines on the thigh and trainers.
The Metropolitan Police believe he may be carrying a red photo album and slippers.
Police from Kingston are concerned for Gary and asked anyone to contact 999 if you come across him or for any information or previous sightings to contact 101.
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The $1 Million Shootout is BACK!
Join us the week of July 17, 2017, for a chance to win a $1 million hole-in-one prize!
For only $1 per shot, contestants will have an unlimited number of chances to qualify each day.
Open Qualifying will take place Monday, July 17, 2017, to Friday, July 21, 2017, from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Top 5 finishers each day will reach the semi-finals on Saturday, July 22, with five finalists being chosen for a chance at the $1 million prize!
Closest to the pin winner from each qualifying day will win a prize courtesy of Rolling Hills Golf Course.
A multi-alarm fire broke out at a building located at 54 Reservoir Street in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on Tuesday morning. No word on any injuries at this time.
A four-alarm fire in Cambridge, Massachusetts, caused a building's roof to collapse Tuesday morning.
Heavy fire was showing as crews arrived at a 2.5-story building on Reservoir Street. At its peak, the fire reached five alarms. Cambridge Fire said the fire has since been knocked down.
There were no injuries.
Reservoir Street and connecting roads have been closed, including Huron Avenue between Fayerweather and Sparks streets, according to Cambridge police.
Aerial footage from the scene showed what appears to be a residential building. Heavy smoke was coming from the charred remains of the collapsed roof.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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The Montreal International Jazz Festival, after more than a week of heated controversy, has cancelled the remaining performances of SLĀV, “a theatrical odyssey based on slave songs,” by director Robert Lepage, his company Ex Machina and singer Betty Bonifassi.
Lepage’s show has been accused of cultural appropriation and cultural insensitivity.
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Eniko Hart Shows Off Kenzo’s Chunky Lil Arms For The Gram
Baby Kenzo is growing and showing off his healthy baby rolls, courtesy of his mama Eniko. The Hart’s posed in mirror flick for IG and papa Kevin Hart swiped it for his own page writing:
Kevin calls Kenzo his “Mini Mini Me”. How sweet.
#Harts #LilFatBat #MyChunkaButt #MyMiniMiniMe A post shared by Kevin Hart (@kevinhart4real) on Feb 3, 2018 at 5:42am PST
Previously, we reported that Eniko would playfully be playing chaperone to Kev while he goes on his “Irresponsible” tour. Maybe Kenzo will be out on the road as well. Do you think he looks like Kevin, Eniko or both of his parents?
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ALL FOR ONE — The Legends continue their quest to hunt down the Spear of Destiny before the pieces fall into the hands of the Legion of Doom. The Legends discover that pieces of the Spear are each being guarded in different time periods by members of the JSA. Their first stop is the future where they find Dr. Mid-Nite (guest star Kwesi Ameyaw) which eventually leads them to the past and King Arthur’s Camelot, where Stargirl (guest star Sarah Grey) is protecting her piece of the Spear. In order to protect the Spear shard from the now-evil Rip Hunter (Arthur Darvill), the Legends must join forces with the Knights of the Round Table. Caity Lotz, Franz Drameh, Victor Garber, Brandon Routh, Dominic Purcell, Nick Zano and Maisie Richardson-Sellers also star. Antonio Negret directed the episode written by Anderson MacKenzie (#212). Original airdate: Tuesday, February 21, 2017 @ 8pm
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The People's Bank of China set the yuan mid-point at 6.6689 against the dollar on Tuesday, compared to the previous close of 6.6715, the first weaker fixing in six sessions.
The China Foreign Exchange Trade System sets the weighted average of prices given by market makers. The highest and lowest offers are excluded from the calculation. The central bank allows the dollar/yuan rate to move no more than 2% above or below the central parity rate.
Market watchers see a yuan level of 7 against the dollar, USD/CNY, as a key touchstone for sentiment in the near term.
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State police in Adams County are attempting to identify a man who robbed a bank on Friday.
The robbery occurred at the Adams County National Bank along the 100 block of Main Street in Arendtsville, police said.
The unknown "masked male entered the bank and displayed a black handgun, while demanding money" just before 6 p.m., troopers said.
The man was carrying a red bag and wearing yellow gloves, and is described as being about five feet six inches tall, police said.
Further details were not provided.
Anyone with information about the robbery is asked to contact police at 717-334-8111.
Laurence Rapp, CEO of Vukile, joins CNBC Africa to discuss their full year earnings ended-March 2018. Property assets for the year are reported at a total of R21.6 billion. The company’s prospects are optimistic about plans for expansion in South Africa and Spain.
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Transient suspected in Phoenix homicide arrested at bus stop
PHOENIX (AP) — A transient suspected in a Phoenix homicide has been arrested after police found him at a bus stop trying to leave town.
Police say 39-year-old Joshua Leonard is jailed on suspicion of first-degree murder.
A $500,000 bond was set Monday at Leonard's initial court appearance. He doesn't have a court-appointed attorney yet.
Police say they found 66-year-old Gilbert Allard dead inside an apartment with obvious signs of trauma last Thursday.
Police identified Leonard as a suspect after witness interviews and evidence gathered at the scene.
He was located Sunday at a bus station attempting to leave Phoenix and was arrested without incident.
Police say Leonard allegedly made statements implicating himself in the case.
They say Leonard and Allard recently met and their relationship was reportedly based on illegal drug use.
PARIS — Faced with rapid evolutions in the retail and digital landscapes, luxury brands are looking to a new generation of leaders to help their organizations win the hearts — and wallets — of Millennial and Generation Z customers.
Executive search specialists said the profile of chief executive officers in fashion and retail is evolving, with expertise in merchandising and communications fast emerging as tickets to the top job, and companies looking to other sectors — from beauty to technology — to bring innovation.
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CHARSADDA: Saad Mureeb, a student of Shabqadar Students Academy, has clinched first position in the Shabqadar tehsil in the results of 9th class annual examination conducted by the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Peshawar. He obtained 509 marks and stood first in the school and the entire Shabqadar tehsil as well.
At the Chicago Economic Club last week, former President Barack Obama told us to be very watchful for genocide here in America — implying our duly elected President Donald Trump was the threat.
How ironic and what an act of hubris, since Obama’s inactions led to the rise of the Islamic State, which resulted in the slaughter, torture, rape and maiming of tens of thousands during his eight years as president.
Since Trump became president and let our military leaders take charge, the Islamic State is on the run and seems to be nearing defeat.
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BRUSSELS, April 29 European Union leaders unanimously and rapidly agreed on guidelines for the bloc's negotiations with Britain over its withdrawal from the bloc, summit chair Donald Tusk said on Saturday.
"Guidelines adopted unanimously. EU27 firm and fair political mandate for the Brexit talks is ready," Tusk said in a tweet not long after the summit of EU leaders began.
Officials said the approval took about a minute and was followed by applause from the leaders.
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker also issued a tweet saying: "Unity in action."
The EU's Brexit negotiator, Michel Barnier, is expected to launch talks with Britain on its withdrawal from the EU in June, after Britain's parliamentary election. (Reporting By Philip Blenkinsop; Editing by Alastair Macdonald)
HARRISON, N.J. (AP) — The New York Red Bulls have signed Venezuelan midfielder Cristian Cásseres, Jr.
The Major League Soccer team says the 18-year-old is a discovery signing, who will occupy an international spot on the roster.
Casseres has played in Venezuela's first division and has represented Venezuela on the U-17 and U-20 national teams. He made his professional debut for Deportivo La Guaira at 16-years-old. He had 15 appearances for the senior team and scored once.
His father is Cristian Cásseres Sr., who played for the Venezuelan national team.
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The U.S. Navy issued the following news release on April 17, which can also be viewed here . The USNS Fall River is crewed by SIU Government Services members.
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DUBAI, April 5 Saudi Arabia has chosen a hybrid structure for its debut international sukuk, the prospectus for the offer showed, a format widely used in the Saudi local debt market, but not the most popular for sovereign issues.
An amount equal to 51 percent of the bond proceeds will be used in a mudaraba agreement, a form of Islamic investment management partnership, while the remaining 49 percent of the proceeds will be used under a murabaha facility by the trustee, a Cayman Islands-incorporated company called KSA Sukuk Limited, to purchase sharia-compliant commodities, the prospectus says.
The kingdom’s Islamic bond, expected to go up to $10 billion, will be its second international debt sale after it issued in October last year a $17.5 billion conventional bond, the largest bond ever sold across emerging markets. (Reporting by Davide Barbuscia; editing by Saeed Azhar)
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — Multiple vehicles have collided in dense fog on Interstate 15 in Cajon (kuh-HOHN’) Pass about 60 miles (97 kilometres) east of Los Angeles and initial reports say at least 17 people have been hurt.
California Department of Transportation district spokeswoman Terri Kasinga says the number of vehicles in the pileup late Wednesday morning is unknown but may involve as many as 20.
The San Bernardino County Fire Department tweets that two patients were transported immediately and 15 others had minor injuries. Numerous drivers and vehicle occupants declined treatment.
The pass runs between the San Bernardino and San Gabriel Mountains and rises to an elevation of nearly 3,800 feet (1,158 metres).
Southern California is experiencing a deep intrusion of marine air that has brought low clouds, fog and rain.
Stephanie Barkay, Echo Dell Road, Rogers, reported at 9:23 p.m. Saturday sometime around 10 p.m. on Friday someone stole tires and appeared to have enter a camper and building, although nothing else appeared to be missing. Barbara Shepherd, state Route 558, Salem, reported a suspicious person at 2:11 p.m. Saturday.
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Tonight The Halcyon arrives on our screens, a glittering antidote to the inevitable January blues and tipped as a strong contender to fill the soothing-yet-fabulous period drama hole left after Downton Abbey’s departure from our screens. Set in the first throes of the Second World War in 1940, The Halcyon hotel is a hub of glamour and nostalgic opulence against the background of a world which is about to change forever.
If The Halcyon is set to become our new Sunday night obsession then it is also bound to give us cravings for the nipped tailoring, sophisticated jewellery and slinky silhouettes which defined thirties and forties fashion. The woman behind the characters’ costumes is Anna Robbins who also worked on the later series of Downton Abbey, which were credited with inspiring a twenties fashion revival and even a Ralph Lauren collection.
Whether it’s the grandeur of Lady Hamilton,...
There have been four cases of vaccine-preventable diphtheria‚ a bacterial infection that can be deadly‚ in Helderberg in the Western Cape. One person has died.
Two infected children were siblings and one infected person was their mother and the other their neighbour.
It is not clear who has died.
National Institute for Communicable Diseases consultant Professor Lucille Blumberg said "the four cases are an outbreak but there have been no new cases this week".
"The message [from this] is that children must get their booster vaccination shots at 18 months and at school going age." The vaccines are given at six weeks‚ ten weeks and 14 weeks of age. Boosters of the vaccine are given at 18 month‚ six years of age and 12 years of age.
Ever wanted to see Tewkesbury from way up high?
Well you’re in luck.
You can now head to the top of Tewkesbury Abbey’s tower and take in the views of the town.
The Abbey has launched tours until mid September, which takes groups of whatever size to the very top.
But it’s quite the climb, with 200 steps to get to the top.
But the view is more than worth it, with knowledgeable guides on hand to share information about the tower.
Pre-booked tours cost £5 per person and can be booked all year round by calling 01684 850959 or emailing office@tewkesburyabbey.org.uk
You must be over 8 years old to go on the tour.
A major highway in New Jersey was shut down for nearly five hours Tuesday after a pedestrian was struck and killed by two tractor-trailer, authorities say.
Cops got a call about the person hit on Route 1 northbound, just past Henderson Road, shortly before 5 a.m. The person was pronounced dead at the scene within minutes. Authorities say the pedestrian was in the lane of travel when he was hit.
The accident led to major gridlock during the morning rush, with cops reporting up to a three-mile backup on Route 1.
The highway reopened around 10 a.m. The crash remains under investigation, and the pedestrian has not yet been identified.
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The Department of Defense announced Monday the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Inherent Resolve.They died Sunday of wounds sustained while in combat operations in Iraq.Both soldiers were assigned to 2nd Battalion, 319th Airborne Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina.The two soldiers killed were identified as Sgt. Roshain Euvince Brooks, 30, of Brooklyn, New York, and Spc. Allen Levi Stigler Jr., 22, of Arlington, Texas.No other details were immediately available.The incident remains under investigation, the DOD said.
ABC canceled the reboot of “Roseanne” after its controversial star, Roseanne Barr, went on a racist Twitter rant on Tuesday morning. Adam Rose ABC
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MACKINAW CITY, Mich. (AP) - Officials say underwater photos show two electric cables were severed in what Michigan's attorney general says was a tugboat anchor strike in the waterway that connects Lake Huron and Lake Michigan.
An investigative team led by the U.S. Coast Guard said Tuesday a remotely controlled vehicle had obtained images of the damage site beneath the Straits of Mackinac. The two severed cables were among six owned by American Transmission Co. that are stretched along the lake floor.
Officials said with the visual assessment finished, the company and its contractors plan to cap the ends of the damaged cables to prevent more pollution. About 600 gallons (2,270 liters) of mineral oil insulation fluid spilled into the water when the cables were struck April 1.
Crews have removed about 590 gallons (2,230 liters) that didn't leak.
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Facebook launches video app for TVs
Facebook announced Tuesday that it is launching an app that will let users stream videos through Apple and Amazon set-top boxes, and Samsung smart TVs. The video app is the latest example of Facebook's push to become a "video-first" company competing in the TV ad market. The app will allow Facebook users to watch videos shared by friends and companies or public figures they follow, as well as showcase live broadcasts and videos recommended by Facebook based on users' interests. Video on Facebook has grown to billions of views recently, as broadcasters and users experiment as they have done with YouTube. Facebook also is in talks with the music industry to gain access to songs and other professional content.
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. (WSVN) — A young Georgia boy’s random act of kindness has gone viral for all the right reasons.
Riley Duncan posted a video on Facebook that shows a young boy helping an elderly woman with a walker climb up a set of stairs.
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The 8-year-old was in a car with his family when he saw the woman crossing the street. He stopped traffic and rushed over to help her, Duncan told WSB-TV.
The boy didn’t know he was being recorded as he held the woman’s arms and slowly guided her up each stair. She gave the boy a hug for his kindness.
“She told him that he’s special,” the boy’s mother told the news station.
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MADISON (WKOW) -- Construction that was set to return to Verona Road Monday is being pushed back one week.
Verona Road Project Communications Manager Steven Theisen says the delay is due to the snow the Madison area received Monday.
Construction will pick up again March 20. Crews will start Stage 2 of the project for this Spring and Summer's reconstruction work.
Work is going to be done at the following locations:
Verona Road, from Fitchrona Road to Williamsburg Way
East Frontage Road, between Spoke/Sprocket Drive and Chalet Gardens Road
Fitchrona Road Extension, from king James Way to County PD
County PD and Fitchrona Road intersection
County PD, Fitchrona Road to Commerce Park Drive
The construction in these areas is expected to be done by mid-August 2017.
The entire Stage 2 construction for the Verona Road Project is expected to be completed by Fall 2020.
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Wikipedia for many is an ideal "go-to" destination for a myriad of wide ranging information but it's not always 100% reliable with many false profiles or occasional incorrect data input.
This is something that second tier Lithuanian side FK Panevėžys discovered this week after announcing the acquisition of "Angolan international and star player" Barkley Miguel-Panzo. The club have invested in a forward they were led to believe had starred for Championship side Queens Park Rangers bagging an impressive 45 goals for The "R's" between 2010 and 2012. They also presumed that their new striker had played at international level with Angola.
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What sounds like a promising signing on paper turned out to be false with the player's footballing CV including spells with non-league Woking in England and spells with French second tier US Orleans and more recently with former Swedish Superettan outfit Syrianska and then lower league Oskarshamns AIK.
× Entergy prepares for potential power outages during Nate
New Orleans – Entergy is preparing for potential power outages from Tropical Storm Nate.
The company’s line crews and contractors are keeping an eye on the storm and ready to safely restore service to customers as soon as possible.
Entergy’s vice president of customer service says the company has experience with outages stemming from tropical systems.
Customers can visit the Entergy Storm Center website for the latest information on outages.
Wyden, an influential senator on technology issues, asked the company how many times during the past ten years Facebook is aware of third parties collecting or processing data in violation of the company's platform policies, among several other questions.
The letter came after reports this weekend that Cambridge Analytica, a political consultancy that worked on President Donald Trump’s campaign, gained inappropriate access to data on 50 million Facebook use.
Wyden requested a response to his questions by April 13.
(Reporting by Dustin Volz; Editing by Nick Zieminski)
MATHEWS KABAMBA, Kitwe
THREE months after leaving Zesco United, Buildcon coach Tenant Chembo today faces his former employers in a grudge match at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola.Hours after guiding Zesco to a 1-0 win over Nkana on April 8 in Kitwe, Chembo resigned and joined Buildcon.
Today, Chembo faces his former boss George Lwandamina in a Super Division Week 22 match.http://epaper.daily-mail.co.zm/
André #Hahn: "I'm really happy to be back in Augsburg, because I feel very at home here and have a lot to thank this club for" pic.twitter.com/S8J8d0jzvp
Sunnycrest Manor, a county owned and operated nursing home, celebrates 100 years of care this year.
They were originally built as tuberculosis sanatorium, then shifted their focus in 1959 when TB had been largely eradicated.
"We take care of residents who you may not see in other nursing homes. Many with mental health issues, many with disease processes that are not taken care at other nursing homes. So it's a very valuable asset to Dubuque County," said Cris Kirsch, Sunnycrest administrator.
The property has undergone a number of renovations over the years, including expansions.
In their early days, they were only able to care for 40 at a time. Now they can take care of more than 100 people at a time.
And they hope to continue to care for Dubuque County residents for the next 100 years and beyond.
"We will change with government regulations as they change, we will change with them. I hope that we're able to provide the care for the residents that we do care for," Kirsch said.
Jailed Spoofer Coscia Asks High Court To Review Conviction
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 8:04 PM EST) -- The New Jersey commodities trader who was the first person convicted for using high-frequency trading techniques to illegally manipulate securities markets in a practice known as spoofing asked the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday to review his case on the grounds that the statutes defining the crime are “hopelessly" vague.
In a petition for writ of certiorari, Michael Coscia claims that statutes prohibiting spoofing enacted under the 2010 Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 have "befuddled" the securities industry, and that a...
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#See Her: Keeping your eyes on the prize
Leslie Hutto, Director of Sales for Georgia-Pacific in in Woodstock, Georgia, manages the sales of GP building products to Lowes. In her line of work, women mangers are the exception. But when she walks into a meeting and men assume she’s there to bring coffee, she doesn’t let it rattle her.
In this video, Hutto describes what she does instead, and how the key influences in her life — her father, mother and grandmother — all taught her, in their own ways, that she could do anything she set her mind to.
The advice she’d give to her younger self for succeeding in a male-dominated business? “You have to be mentally tough. And as people get in the way or tell you you can’t, you just keep focused on your goals and keep moving forward.”
Watch the video to meet Hutto and hear how she’s passing on that wisdom to her own daughters.
Newswise — Dr. Renee Van Vechten is a nationally recognized political scientist and expert in national and state elections who can speak with authority on developing political trends and the influence of election rules on the 2018 midterm races.
"So far, 2018 is not shaping up to be 'politics as usual.' The year's midterm elections could be a game-changer for the political parties, voters, and the Trump administration, but no particular outcome is guaranteed. Shifting district lines, voter identification laws, independent expenditures, and President Trump could all have independent influence on who wins and loses, and the power hangs in the balance."
In addition to being a California scholar, Van Vechten teaches about national elections and federal institutions such as Congress and the Presidency. She holds a Ph.D. and master's degree in political science from the University of California at Irvine, and a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of San Diego in California.
By Bri Cooper — cooperb@uic.edu
Lunar New Year is a celebratory time in East Asia that brings together family, friends and loved ones to welcome prosperity and good fortune into their lives. In Campus Housing’s James Stukel Towers (JST), residents did just that Feb. 1 by engaging in fun activities that taught them the history and culture behind this month-long holiday.
More than 80 residents came together in JST for a night of celebration. Residents made their own wontons, Chinese dumplings that are steamed. Residents worked together to create the filling before wrapping their own wontons. The activity gave residents an opportunity to get behind the scenes and make something simple and delicious for the New Year.
Nearly 400 wontons were produced in a single night, and not a single one remained.
Residents also made paper lanterns to hang in their residence hall rooms.
Red envelopes also were distributed and residents wrote fortunes and “good luck” notes to give to their friends.
Wright is signing a two-year contract with the Panthers, including a $2 million signing bonus, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Released by the Vikings on Friday, the 2012 fourth-round pick only needed three days to find a new home. He'll reunite with Panthers offensive coordinator Norv Turner, who held the same role in Minnesota from 2014 to 2016. Wright lost his long-time gig as the Vikings' No. 3 receiver in 2016, but he finally got it back for the 2017 playoffs, where he responded by catching six of 12 targets for 107 yards in two games. The 28-year-old likely will compete with Russell Shepard and Curtis Samuel (ankle) for slot work, while Devin Funchess and Torrey Smith figure to man the outside. The Panthers may still add more help in the draft, as their current wideout group is a clear case of quantity over quality.
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Contracts and small print When arranging residential or domiciliary respite care you should be given a contract stating the details of care and any other terms and conditions. This should include information about notice periods, cancellation clauses and (if applicable) bank holiday payments. It is important to read this carefully before signing. If you are not offered a written contract make sure you ask for one.
Barber gained 19 yards on five rushes in Sunday's 17-16 win over the Panthers.
The rookie played the complementary back role behind Jacquizz Rodgers with both Doug Martin (suspension) and Charles Sims (pectoral) unavailable, doing a serviceable job while touching the ball for the first time since Week 13. With the team's running back situation in a state of uncertainty due to Martin's issues, Barber will head into the offseason with a fighting chance of sticking on the roster in 2017.
Christina Hendricks has said she's not a natural fan of exercise. She uses a treadmill and a BOSU ball to strengthen her abdominal muscles
How to get the enviable physiques of the stars
This week: Christina Hendricks's waist
The Mad Men star’s trademark curves are accentuated in this waist-nipping blue dress.
Christina Hendricks, 41, has said she’s not a natural fan of exercise. She uses a treadmill and a BOSU ball (a dome-shaped stability aid) to strengthen her abdominal muscles.
WHAT TO TRY
The two-part side crunch targets the sides of the waist. Lie on the floor with knees bent to 90 degrees, hands behind your head.
Lower your knees to the left and crunch upwards. Repeat 15 to 20 times.
Return to the start, lift your head and shoulders off the floor and extend your left arm towards your left foot. Pulse forward like this 15 to 20 times. Repeat the entire sequence on the right.
Staal left Saturday's game against the Predators with an upper-body injury and did not return.
Though Staal is getting the "upper body" designation, he left the game after taking a big hit in the head from Alexei Emelin. Though Staal is not a fantasy fixture, he only has seven points through 50 games, this is concerning from a more human perspective. The 30-year-old has a history of concussions, so any shot to the head is a cause for alarm.
About Hull Memory Cafe
The Dementia Cafe provides information about living with dementia and other services available locally in an informal and comfortable environment. A Dementia Cafe is also a place to relax, socialise and meet other people with dementia and their carers.
A concept drawing of the Heart of the City North project, proposed for the corner of West Center Street and across First Avenue Northwest from Rochester Methodist Hospital. The view is to the northwest.
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One person was seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle in northwest Charlotte Monday.
According to MEDIC, the incident happened in the 10000 block of Bellhaven Boulevard. MEDIC said one person was taken to Carolinas Medical Center with life-threatening injuries.
No other details were released.
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GardenSMART How should we best transition from season to season in our gardens? Maybe even jump a season? With a little preplanning it's really not that tough. Join us as GardenSMART visits with an expert who shares tips on making the transition.
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Brainerd, MN – The Brainerd Public Library will host “An Invitation to the Garden: Creating the Perfect Setting for Outdoor Entertaining” presented by Jennifer Knutson, University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardener.
The class will go over how to keep your gardens looking their best for outdoor occasions and special events, in addition to how to protect lawns and landscape from deer and other element.s
The free Master Gardener classes will take place at the library from January to December 2017. Monthly presentations facilitated by certified UMN Extension Crow Wing County Master Gardeners will discuss subjects ranging from garden tools to gourds.
Those who wish to register can call the library at 218-829-5574.
About Patchway Memory Cafe
Patchway Memory Cafe is managed by South Gloucestershire Dementia Action Alliance but is run totally by volunteers, many of whom have personal experience of supporting people with dementia. It is also open to people worried about memory loss; those without a formal dementia diagnosis; and anyone who gives or has given support/care to someone with dementia. It is free but donations are always welcomed. The cafe has regular speakers on relevant topics, eg giving information about benefits or health services. It also includes activities as well as the chance to relax, socialise and give mutual support to others. Plenty of tea, coffee and often home-made cakes. New members and volunteers are warmly welcomed at any time.
Senate blames CBN for economic woes
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The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and other financial institutions, Rafiu Ibrahim (APC, Kwara) yesterday blamed the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for the challenges facing the country's economy. Speaking during a stakeholder's …
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Possible Texas special election could clash with court case
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton says the governor can call a special election to replace a retiring congressman, even as the U.S. Supreme Court mulls whether his district was drawn to marginalize Hispanic voters.
Paxton's non-binding opinion Monday says that a court would likely side with Abbott if he determines the Corpus Christi-based district being vacated by Republican Rep. Blake Farenthold faces "an emergency."
Farenthold recently resigned amid sexual harassment allegations. An election to replace him will be held in November.
Abbott says that's not fast enough because Hurricane Harvey ravaged the district.
But a special election would use the district's current dimensions. The nation's high court is reviewing those Tuesday. It may order the district redrawn before November if it finds that the influence of Hispanics was diluted.
When you think of a college student, you generally think of someone in their late teens or early 20s.
Well, there's a 15-year-old who has already graduated community college and is heading to Ohio State.
Torrington Ford started community college in Maryland in 2015.
Now, he's all done with that and now plans to pursue studies in aviation at Ohio State this fall.
His ultimate goal is to own an airline.
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The Sensational 60’s Experience tour is back at Nottingham Royal Concert Hall later this year.
Former Searchers frontman Mike Pender and Chris Farlowe head the line-up for this year’s tour of legends performing their biggest hits.
Also on the bill are Herman’s Hermits, The Fortunes and New Amen Corner.
The tour is in Nottingham on November 3.
Tickets are available at http://bit.ly/2vlKCFe
A number of Florida Democrats are considering a run for governor - from Orlando attorney John Morgan to practically every big city mayor - and now a prominent affordable housing investor from Orlando could be next. Christopher King, 38, of Winter Park , said Tuesday he was "in the process of making a final decision" on running to succeed outgoing Gov. Rick Scott in 2018.
Start the conversation, or Read more at The Orlando Sentinel.
Explosions have been heard as large flames engulfed a home in Melbourne's southeast.
Firefighters were called to the Frankston home about 5am on Wednesday, and the fire was brought under control just over an hour later, a CFA spokesperson said.
There were also reports squatters were inside the home, but none were found.
Who is favourite to replace Claude Puel as Southampton manager?
Puel was sacked by Southampton after just one season in charge on the south coast, having reached the EFL Cup final and overseen an eighth-placed finish in the Premier League.
The Frenchman still had two years remaining on his contract but reportedly fell out of favour with several senior players and lost the backing of the fans following a run of five home matches without a goal.
With Puel gone, a fresh batch of managers including several from the Bundesliga are eyeing up the vacant top-flight position.
According to Paddy Power, former Chelsea star Frank Lampard is surprisingly also in the reckoning after announcing his retirement from playing back in February.
Scroll through the gallery above to see who is favourite to be the next Southampton manager.
As usual, our pathetic so-called president lacked the courage to tell Rex Tillerson he was fired before announcing it to the world. Tillerson finally got a call from Trump more than three hours after the Washington Post reported Trump was giving him the boot.
Steve Goldstein, undersecretary of state for public diplomacy and public affairs, said that Tillerson was “unaware of the reason” for his firing and had not spoken directly with Trump. He said Kelly told Tillerson in the call only that “he could expect a tweet” from the president, but it was not conveyed that the decision to fire him was final. “He found out that he was terminated today,” Goldstein said.
And Steve Goldstein is now the former undersecretary of state, because he was instantly fired too, after making this statement.
But those aren’t the only axes that fell today; Trump’s personal assistant was also abruptly fired and escorted out of the White House without even being allowed to grab his jacket or any personal belongings.
Elmhurst, IL, based Investment company Graybill Bartz & Assoc Ltd buys General Electric Co, United Technologies, Legg Mason, Abbott Laboratories, sells United Rentals, Fiserv, JPMorgan Chase, Bank of Americaoration, Hospitality Properties Trust during the 3-months ended 2017-03-31, according to the most recent filings of the investment company, Graybill Bartz & Assoc Ltd. As of 2017-03-31, Graybill Bartz & Assoc Ltd owns 44 stocks with a total value of $124 million. These are the details of the buys and sells.
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The Boys & Girls Clubs of Lanier are offering the public tours of their Positive Place Club and Teen Center on June 21. Tours will run from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. that day at the club and teen center located at 1 Positive Place in Gainesville. "Boys & Girls Clubs of Lanier would like to provide the public an opportunity to witness firsthand what happens inside the Club each day," according to a press release.
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DALLAS — Dallas has agreed to pay more than $173 million to settle decades-old lawsuits from thousands of public safety workers over years of back-pay claims.
The Dallas Morning News reports that an executive committee representing nearly 8,700 current and former Dallas police officers and firefighters approved the settlement Tuesday.
The settlement still needs to be approved by a City Council vote this summer.
Council members say Dallas will be able to pay out without increasing property taxes, funding the settlement with existing bond capacity.
Mayor Mike Rawlings called the latest settlement "a prudent move for taxpayers" both financially and psychologically.
Last year, Dallas settled four lawsuits for more than $61 million arising from the language of a 1979 pay referendum.
It's an awful smoky sky out there today, isn't it? No worries, according to Fort Jackson.
Fort Jackson officials say the U.S. Army base is in the process of a prescribed burn between Statue of Liberty and Screaming Eagle Road.
That burn began around 10:30 a.m.
No word on when the smoke will clear.
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –An original dramatic play will be produced at a local theater, reflecting themes of family and difficult life events.
Tragedy PlusTime is a new, full-length play produced by City College Productions and the CNM CATlab. It will premiere on Friday, June 23 at the Coal Avenue Theater. The show will begin at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, June 23, Saturday, June 24, Friday, June 30, and Saturday, July 1. Matinees on Sunday, June 25 and Sunday, July 2 will be at 2:00 p.m.
For more information on the play, visit the play website.
12-year-old student charged after making threat at Midlands middle school
Columbia Police say a 12-year-old student is facing charges after an incident at Alcorn Middle School on Thursday.
WASHINGTON (AP) — A government watchdog is urging the Education Department to resume the process of forgiving student loans for tens of thousands Americans who were defrauded by for-profit colleges.
In a report published Monday, the Office of Inspector General, an independent body within the education agency, recommends that the department restart “review, approval, and discharge process” for defrauded students.
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos has come under criticism for stalling the review of over 95,000 claims for loan cancellations. The agency has not approved a single claim during her time in office and DeVos’ critics charge that she is looking out for industry interests.
The AP reported in October that the department is considering abandoning the Obama-era practice of full loan forgiveness in favor of partial relief.
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Event time: Fri., July 14th at 7:30 PM; Sat., July 15th at 7:30 PM; Sun., July 16th at 3 PM; Thurs., July 20th at 7:30 PM; Fri., July 21st at 7:30 PM; Sat., July 22nd at 4 PM; Sun., July 23rd at 3 PM.
Acacia Theatre presents “This Other Love,” a play fusing events from the life of Dorothy Day, co-founder of the Catholic Worker movement. “This Other Love” remembers Day as a common-law wife expecting her first child in a cottage on the beach of Staten Island. A surprise visit from Peter Maurin, eccentric activist and future co-founder, revives Day’s passion to work with the poor. Her struggle to take heart, overcome objections and follow God’s call is the focus of Patty McCarty’s play, a world premiere at Acacia.
Price: The single ticket prices for the season are $16 for adults, and $13 for seniors, full-time students, and full-time clergy. More information is available by calling (414) 744-5995 or visiting www.acaciatheatre.com.
A severe storm system is moving across the U.S. this evening, leaving destruction in its wake.In Limestone County, Alabama , photos posted by the sheriff's office showed multiple homes damaged by the weather . The county reported that there were several downed trees as well.In Jacksonville, Alabama, the storms caused significant damage, according to Chris Roberts, assistant fire chief with the Jacksonville Fire Department, who said multiple structures were mangled, and trees and power lines were down across the city.Roberts added that there had been some reports of people trapped, though they haven't been confirmed.He encouraged people to stay out of the area.Several tornadoes were expected in the area this evening. Other potential threats included hail up to 3 inches in diameter and 70 mph winds.The storm system is moving east, stretching from the Northern Plains to the Gulf Coast.
Watch today’s Pocketnow Daily as we talk about the iPhone X and how analysts are already warning that we shouldn’t expect major profits during 2017 given the delays. Then we focus on the BlackBerry Motion as we get credible leaks that this is the Krypton we were covering. Then we talk about Google Photos and how it won’t support unlimited uploads from the Pixel for more than three years. Netflix follows as it is raising the prices for surface. We end today’s show talking about deals for the brand new Google Pixel 2 and Google PIxel 2 XL.
All this and more after the break.
Stories:
– Best Buy takes $25 off Pixel 2 XL, $100 off Pixel 2 on Verizon
– Netflix’s most popular plan now costs $1 more per month
– Like software updates, unlimited Google Photos storage for Pixel 2 lasts 3 years
– Krypton will be known as BlackBerry Motion and come to three US carriers
– iPhone X supercycle is still in KGI’s forecast
MEXICO CITY — Mexico's National Human Rights Commission has called on the government to institute protective measures for some 400 Guatemalans living in unsanitary conditions in a makeshift camp near the border.
The Guatemalan families fled through the jungle to Mexico in early June as Guatemalan police and soldiers moved in with a judge's order to remove them from a forest reserve where they had lived for years.
The rights commission said in a statement Wednesday that the camp in the community of El Desengano in Campeche state needs medical services to protect against outbreak of contagious disease.
Charlie Cook: “So why are proponents so upbeat? My theory is that advocates see failure as unfathomable. On Wall Street and in corporate headquarters around the country, proponents have talked themselves (or their clients) into believing that tax reform is possible even though Congress has not passed a significant piece of legislation this year.”
“The truth is that reforming, streamlining, or simplifying the tax code is incredibly difficult under the best of circumstances, and circumstances today are worse than usual. Even passing a big tax cut, which sounds easy (who turns down free candy?), is problematic because it either drives up the deficit or shifts the tax burden to other payers.”
For members: Who Knew Tax Reform Could Be So Complicated?
Berisha sets A-league goal scoring record in Australia
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Albanian striker Besart Berisha set an A-League record when he converted a penalty in Melbourne Victory's 4-2 win over Newcastle Jets on Monday night, giving him 91 career goals in Australia's top-flight competition.
The win kept Victory within seven points of league-leading Sydney FC after 13 rounds.
Related Coverage Naugatuck police seek two men wanted for counterfeiting
ANSONIA, Conn. (WTNH) – An Ansonia man is facing charges after police say he passed out counterfeit money.
According to police, on March 10, Richard Nash, 55, was passing out 20 counterfeit $100 bills to people at CVS Pharmacy on Pershing Drive in Ansonia.
Related Content: Naugatuck police seek two men wanted for counterfeiting
Nash was arrested by the Ansonia Police Department for 20 counts of Forgery in the 3rd degree.
He was released on a $1,000 bond and will appear at Derby Superior Court on March 23.
Tac Hirama, JA7QVI, has completed all requirements for the Worked All States (WAS) award on 6 meters. New Jersey was the last state he needed to work, and he managed a moonbounce (EME) contact as well as a conventional ionospheric contact.
It’s quite possible that JA7QVI is the first radio amateur to earn WAS on 6 meters from Japan, although that cannot be confirmed. Completing WAS on 6 meters was a major goal for him, Hirama said, and an Earth-Moon-Earth contact with Andy Blank, N2NT, on June 17 clinched the deal. He’d been working on achieving WAS on 6 meters since 1977.
JA7QVI now has accomplished WAS on 10 bands, 160 through 6 meters.
It’s just a few more days before the Winter Olympics in PyeongChang and Canada’s team is making their way overseas for the competition.
On Saturday morning, members of Team Canada’s bob sleigh team were busy getting ready for their long flight.
It’s the biggest group ever sent for this event, thanks to all the success in the qualifying rounds.
A number of previous medalists made it onto the team and hope to bring back hardware again, but they’ll have to deal with an arduous 14-hour flight first.
“The teams are sorted now,” said Jason Kripps. “We’ve got a big team; a lot of success in the World Cup this year, so everyone is excited and ready to go and just be happy to be heading over there.”
“We all just need to get through this big, long flight, get there and then settle in,” said Heather Moyse. “We get time to enjoy the first few days we’re there anyways, so we’re really fortunate in terms of the schedule.”
The Games get underway in a little less than a week.
It's cold in Minneapolis. Like, bone-chilling cold.
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So, the employees of advertising agency Hunt Adkins decided it'd be funny to drive home the point to the hundreds of thousands who'll be descending on their city for the Super Bold this weekend.
Using 1,000 Post-its, they painstakingly spelled out "Cold Yet?" on the window of their office.
Sure, it took them hours. But after they learned some out-of-towners were surprised by the temperatures, they couldn't help but poke a little fun.
"A few of us decided what to write, mapped it out and assembled it in about three hours. It was a labor of love," Sarah Kearin, a 35-year-old copywriter for the agency, told CNN.
There's no snow in the game day forecast, but the predicted high is 7 degrees, with a low of 5 below zero. Factor in the wind chill, and it likely will feel below zero the whole day.
"We thought it might make people smile," Kearin said. "Even if they can't feel their faces."
OTTAWA — A Liberal MP who is facing an allegation of assault after a weekend visit to a Halifax bar is speaking out, calling the whole thing a case of mistaken identity.
Francis Drouin, who represents the eastern Ontario riding of Glengarry-Prescott-Russell, has issued a statement detailing his version of what happened in Halifax in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Drouin says that while he was chatting with friends, he heard a woman shouting from another part of the bar that her buttocks had been grabbed — and that the comments were not directed at him.
He says he then shouted for the man allegedly involved in the incident to be evicted from the bar.
Buffalo, NY It was a busy start of the New Year for Buffalo Police Sunday as they are investigating three shootings that happened early Sunday morning. The first incident took place on Byrd Way at about 1:00 when police found a 22-year-old man who was shot multiple times during a fight.
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“I believe that the job of a pastor, a preacher of God’s word, is to share what God is saying about issues that are confronting people today,” Jeffress said in Sunday’s interview. “The Bible teaches us how to be saved, and to go to heaven, but it tells us more than that.
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It seems as though Kourtney Kardashian is the ONLY person holding Scott Disick accountable for his actions. In a clip from Sunday's upcoming episode of KUWTK, Kris Jenner made sure to lay some pretty thick guilt onto Kourt for having a blast with her girlfriends in Mexico.
Related: Lionel Richie Thinks Scott Is The "Worst Person" For Sofia To Date!
Per the Momager, Lord Disick was a little butt hurt that Miz Kardashian had SO much fun without her baby daddy. Understandably, the 38-year-old was immediately irritated by the guilt trip and made sure to clarify a few things to her momma. While Scott may say he's pining away for Kourtney, the mother-of-three knows that is a load of B.S., as she dished:
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Rumour has it Catalan are after him for next season.
A dog is not considered a good dog because he is a good barker. A man is not considered a good man because he is a good talker - Buddha
SALT LAKE CITY — TJ Haws scored a season-high 24 points as BYU defeated Weber State 74-68 on Saturday night in the second game of the inaugural Beehive Classic.
The tournament is scheduled to pit Utah, Utah State, BYU and Weber State against each other at the Utah Jazz’s home arena with the opponents rotating each year.
Weber State (4-5) hung around despite missing starters Brekkott Chapman (foot) and Zach Braxton (Achilles). The Wildcats clawed their way to a 41-40 lead in the second half, but BYU (8-2) answered each time Weber State made a run. A Haws layup capped a 7-2 stretch to take a 61-53 lead.
Weber State’s Dusty Baker made a reverse layup in traffic to bring the Wildcats within 68-66, but the Cougars made their free throws down the stretch to put away the game.
Haws knocked down four 3 pointers and added five assists while Yoeli Childs had 10 points and 10 rebounds.
Jerrick Harding’s 29 points led Weber State and was two points shy of his season high. Baker finished with 13 and seven rebounds.
RAWALPINDI, Aug 13 (APP): Melody queen, Shabnam Majeed enthralled the
audience of twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad by her melodious voice in a musical night at Rawalpindi Arts Council (RAC) in connection with the Independence Day here on Sunday.
Fazal Jatt and young talent Maria Kanwal also received appreciation
while artist, Masood Khawaja anchored the Musical Night with amusement.
The singers put up a brilliant show while singing which spellbound the
audience for many hours.
Mayor Rawalpindi Sardar Naseem Khan, MPAs Raja Hanif Advocate, Malik
Iftikhar, Commissioner Rawalpindi Division Talat Mehmood Gondal, CPO Rawalpindi Israr Ahmed Abbasi, Naheed Manzoor and Resident Director Waqar Ahmed enjoyed the musical performance.
The musical night was started with performance of young blind singer
Maria Kanwal. Fazal Jutt performed on folk stories, written centuries ago by saints of the Sub – continent to promote the message of love and harmony among the masses.
Senators from both parties pledge to deepen probe of Russia and the 2016 election – Washington Post
DALLAS — In just 24 hours, her face and name have become world famous for what's seen as a supreme act of sportsmanship.
Dallas-area high school student Ariana Luterman was finishing the anchor leg of a girls' relay in Sunday's Dallas Marathon when she saw the legs of the women's marathon leader, Dr. Chandler Self, start to buckle from exhaustion yards from the finish line.
Acting apparently instinctively, Luterman helped Self to her feet and half-carried her to the finish line, giving the New York City psychiatrist the women's championship. Self's family later told her she'd been credited with the win
Self said Luterman came alongside her two miles from the finish and encouraged her to finish the race. Video of the finish has gone viral.
In a rural area such as Walworth County, getting from place to place can be difficult if you don't have access to a vehicle, but a new program is intended to change that. Walworth County has adopted a ride-sharing program that will allow residents to travel from place to place even if they don't have a car or are unable to drive.
Start the conversation, or Read more at Mass Transit.
A project to extract lithium from hot springs in Cornwall has received a £1m investment to explore the viability of breathing new life into an age-old industry.
Lithium is found in water in many Cornish mines. Company Cornish Lithium said the county was the only current known source in the UK.
The element is used for electric vehicles and battery energy storage.
The global demand for lithium is expected to triple in the next decade.
Racine Art Museum 's Charles A. Wustum Museum of Fine Arts continues an important Racine tradition with the opening of Watercolor Wisconsin 2016. One of the museum's most popular shows, Watercolor Wisconsin is a statewide competition organized by the museum annually since 1966.
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Bruce gives Carlotta a magic wig made of human hair to take her makeover to the next level.
Kolkata, April 23 (IANS) One of the two Tests against the West Indies later this year will be a day-night affair, BCCI Acting Secretary Amitabh Chaudhary said on Monday.
"I had consulted the Indian team management, the selectors, the office bearers and all were in agreement that one of the two Tests against West Indies will be a day-night Test," Chaudhary told reporters on the sidelines of the five-day International Cricket Council (ICC) meet here.
The Committee of Administrators (COA) led by former CAG Vinod Rai had previously said no to Chaudhury's idea of holding a D/N test, saying the India team management should be consulted first.
Hyderabad and Rajkot are the two venues which are slated to host the two Tests against West Indies, although the dates for it have not been released as of now by the BCCI.
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DETROIT, Dec 11 (Reuters) - General Motors Co Chief Executive Mary Barra said on Monday that if Congress decides to eliminate an electric vehicle tax credit it “will have an impact” on sales of electric vehicles such as GM’s Chevrolet Bolt.
The House version of a bill that would cut corporate tax rates calls for eliminating a tax credit of up to $7,500 for purchasers of electric vehicles. Auto industry and environmental groups are lobbying to save the credit as House and Senate move to merge their versions of the tax overhaul legislation.
Rome, July 4 - Labour and Industry Minister Luigi Di Maio said Wednesday that he is happy to see his 'dignity decree' amended in parliament while warning that he will not let it be watered down. "Parliament is sovereign," said Di Maio, who is also deputy premier and leader of the 5-Star Movement (M5S). "If the amendments go in the direction of improving (the package), the M5S will be ready for dialogue. "If they want to water down the measures that we have written, on the other hand, we will hold firm".
A man charged in connection with the rape and kidnap of a Johnson County Deputy has pleaded guilty to the charges against him.
CHISINAU, Moldova (AP) — Moldova's intelligence agency says it has broken up a suspected extremist Islamic group that was spreading propaganda online and whose members had illegal weapons.
The Intelligence and Security Service said Wednesday that agents had searched the homes of a number of Moldovan citizens in the northeastern town of Soroca, and found pistols, semi-automatic rifles and other weapons.
It says members are accused of "propagating radical Islamic ideology," on social media and elsewhere and illegally possessing firearms.
The agency did not provide details about the number of suspects or whether they had been detained.
If found guilty, suspects face up to seven years in prison.
Sno-Isle Libraries is asking for advice as officials look ahead to budgets starting in 2019
An online survey, open through Oct. 15, is looking for comments from customers, stakeholders and the general public about library services and funding for those services.
About 98 percent of the district’s funding comes from a property-tax levy in Island and most of Snohomish counties. The survey asks respondents whether they like the idea of increasing the levy rate or cutting at least $2 million from the 2019 library-district budget. The library operations levy was most recently on a ballot in 2009.
The intention is to share survey data with the Board of Trustees at their Oct. 23 meeting. A decision about putting the levy on a future ballot could come as soon as the trustees’ Dec. 11 meeting.
For the first seven months of the year, a total of 3, 747, 596 passengers passed through Sofia Airport, which presents a record-high rise of 42% over the same period last year, the airport administration reported, quoted by bTV.
It is noted that a total of 1,771 tons of freight and postal items were processed in July, of which 58% were carried by freight aircraft and the rest - by passenger.
The number of passengers on regular international flights has risen by 33%, while the number of domestic flight passengers rose by 57%, while that of charter flight passengers rose by 12%.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said he has been informed that work for the new centre will start within a month. (File | PTI)
MUMBAI: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis today said GPX Global is investing Rs 400 crore for its upcoming tier 4 data centre in Mumbai.
"Had a very good meeting with Mr Nicholas Tanzi, Global CEO of GPX Global this morning," Fadnavis tweeted.
"I am happy to inform that GPX Global is investing Rs 400 crore (which will be scaled upto Rs 2000 crore) for the upcoming new Tier 4 Data centre at Mumbai," he said in another tweet.
GPX Global Systems already has a data centre at Andheri, in which it has invested Rs 700 crore.
Fadnavis said he has been informed that work for the new centre will start within a month.
Holy Rosary Catholic School and Church in Evansville is looking to expand. The Parish manager says, plans call for more than two million dollars in improvements to the school and church.
The project includes a $2.5 million, two-story expansion to the school and day chapel. Other upgrades include a chapel, atrium, office space, along with a science classroom and meeting space.
Joseph Holtz said, “It’s something we have been working on for a few years with a Master Plane and a building of a preschool, and this is the second piece of that effort. It’s taking awhile to get everything to fall into place and it seems to be that that is happening at this point so personal it’s a milestone that I’m happy to achieve”
A groundbreaking will take place this spring in time for Easter. Construction will last about 12 to 18 months.
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OTTAWA, April 3 Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Monday he was "not pleased" with Bombardier's plan to raise compensation for its senior executives, a move that caused a public furor that forced the company to back down.
"We're obviously not pleased with the decision that Bombardier made around its remuneration for its executives but we're happy to see them make decisions that are fixing that for Quebecers' and Canadians' confidence," Trudeau said in Parliament.
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United States Attorney for the Northern District of Iowa Kevin Techau is resigning from his position.
Techau was appointed under President Barack Obama in 2013.
He resigned from his position on March 10.
Techau said "I am very grateful that I had the opportunity to lead the men and women who work so hard in the United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Iowa."
First Assistant United States Attorney Sean R. Berry will serve as Acting United States Attorney until a replacement is put in place.
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Silicon Valley Female IP Attys Call For Gender Pay Equity
Leading female intellectual property lawyers speaking at a Silicon Valley conference on Wednesday called on female attorneys to push harder to close a BigLaw gender pay gap that sees male partners earning 44 percent more on average, urging colleagues ...read more
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Whether you're fixing for a Halloween costume or putting the finishing touches on your New York Comic Con cosplay, costume season is definitely in full gear. For Legend of Zelda or Lord of the Rings enthusiasts, here are the perfect earbuds for you to add some functionality whether you're dressing as Link or Legolas.
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In addition to being great for a costume, these elf earbuds are also the best nerdy way for you to listen to your music. They're soft and easily fit around your ear so you can comfortably jam out. Whether you're cosplaying or not, don't be afraid to let your geek flag fly when you slip these on.
These earbuds typically go for $29.99, but you can pick up your own pair now for $16.99 on Amazon —a 43 percent savings.
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NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Pelicans say rookie guard Frank Jackson won't make his NBA debut this season after having follow-up surgery to remove residual scar tissue from earlier right foot operations.
The Pelicans say Jackson also received an injection in his foot.
The club says a specialist in New York handled Jackson's latest procedure.
The Pelicans acquired the 6-foot-4 Jackson through a draft-night trade with the Charlotte Hornets, who selected the former Duke player with the first pick of the second round last summer.
Ian Rush was impressed by Mohamed Salah in pre-season and thinks the impact he has made is fantastic in his early stages at the club.
Gozo will get a regional authority that will be responsible for drafting and implementing a strategy for the island’s development, Justyne Caruana said.
The Gozo minister presented the First Reading of a Bill to set up an Authority for Regional Development in Gozo, in Parliament on Wednesday evening.
The creation of such an authority was an electoral pledge. Caruana said the Bill will be released at a later stage for public consultation.
She did not give details but her statement that the authority will include representatives from various Gozitan entities, indicates the authority will not be an elected body.
The Labour Party electoral programme had also suggested the possibility of including the authority in the Constitution.
Gozo has a dedicated ministry and elects five MPs to Parliament.
Kyle Aldieri, from KTA racing, donated over 350 chocolate race cars to Southington Community Services for the annual Easter basket campaign.
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When families fight, mediation can help resolve disputes before rifts form and relatives stop speaking to each other. And, as people live longer, there are more possible conflicts among family members about who takes care of an aging parent, who serves as personal representative for an estate and the distribution of property after someone dies. Baltimore ...
A Georgia woman spent Christmas with the teenager who received her late son’s heart.
Janece Risty, 41, lost her 16-year-old son, Tyler, two years ago after he suddenly passed away from a massive brain hemorrhage, according to PEOPLE. After he died, Risty decided to donate his organs.
Tyler’s organs, bone and tissue were donated to 23 people across the United States, but the recipient of his heart was 19-year-old Lance Frye.
Mom spends holidays with late son’s heart recipient https://t.co/AdgqmWI1vM pic.twitter.com/SWUWOcmAlz — People Magazine (@people) December 30, 2016
On Christmas Day, Frye’s family traveled to Georgia to spend time with Risty and her family.
The two families have spent the last few days walking around Risty’s hometown and getting to know each other.
“It’s been a really beautiful experience,” Risty said. “It’s emotional seeing Lance, but I feel a lot of joy knowing we helped him and that Tyler saved his life.”
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The Prime Minister has come up with a spirited defence of his government’s record of managing the economy. He has even held what seems to be an unscheduled meeting with the party president and the finance minister. The fiscal deficit, the current account deficit and inflation are all low, said the PM. True. Good. He defended demonetisation — that it had lowered the cash to gross domestic product ratio from 12 to 9 per cent etc — and goods and services tax (GST), which he said was a “good and simple tax”. Not quite true but okay, let’s ...
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SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Tuesday is the first day of Spring, but the recent cold weather has many people wondering when it will start to warm up.
The average temperature for this time of year is in the mid 40s. Monday’s forecast was below average, but the rest of the week and the weekend looks to be mainly average.
Bob Carney of Springfield told 22News what he’s most looking forward to this spring.
“Fishing, baseball, walking in the park. All the good things that come in the spring,” Carney told 22News.
Unfortunately for anyone looking forward to warmer weather, it doesn’t seem to be getting out of the 40s anytime in the next week.
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Short signed a five-year, $80 million contract with the Panthers on Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN.com reports.
The Panthers had applied a $13.1 million franchise tag on Short in February, but the defensive tackle was able to pick up some more financial security by brokering a long-term deal before the July deadline. With a combined 110 stops and 17 sacks over the last two seasons, Short has established himself as one of the NFL's top interior tackles and should have a few prime years left in him as he prepares for his age-28 campaign.
A road match-up with the 21-35 Timberwolves turned out to be a battle for the Cavs, who relied on 25-point performances from LeBron James and Kyrie Irving to secure the W.
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The Bulls will be without prop Pierre Schoeman when they face the Highlanders on Sunday morning.
Schoeman has been suspended for six weeks after a biting incident in the side's game against the Rebels at the weekend.
He pleaded guilty to the Sanzaar judicial committee last night, one of the factors behind him receiving a lighter ban.
"Taking into account mitigating factors including the player's early guilty plea, his good character, his good disciplinary record and his remorse the judicial committee reduced the (entry-level suspension of 12 weeks) to a period of six weeks," judicial committee chairman Adam Casselden SC said.
The incident went unpenalised at the time.
The number of people out of work in Donegal has almost halved.
Government Chief whip and Donegal TD Joe McHugh was commenting on the latest live register figures which show a 43% drop in the unemployment rate in the county between January 2012 and last month.
The figures report there are over 48,000 more people at work country-wide since this time last year, with our enterprise-based economy creating 38 new jobs every week in Donegal.
Minister McHugh has welcomed the strong level of job creation in the county, and says while there are challenges, the future is bright:
SUFFIELD, Conn. (AP) — The person fatally shot by a town police officer in Connecticut has been identified as a Massachusetts man.
Connecticut State Police says 57-year-old Thomas Gezotis, of West Springfield, Massachusetts was shot by Suffield police on April 13.
State police say they’re still investigating the incident, which happened at about 12:30 p.m. during a motor vehicle stop.
Police have released few details, only saying there was an “interaction” with a person in the car that resulted in the officer firing at least one round.
Gezotis was taken to the hospital where he died.
The officer, whose name has not been released, was not shot, but was taken to the hospital for evaluation.
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At 2 months old, Japan's baby giant panda sports a healthy coat of its distinctive black and white fur but still can't stand on its own.
Video released Monday by Ueno Zoo in Tokyo shows the female cub crawling on her belly as her much larger mother watches then cuddles her from behind.
The zoo says the panda is healthy, weighing in at just over 3 kilograms (6.6 pounds) and measuring 43.9 centimeters (17 inches) long. Pandas typically can support themselves on their legs at 4 months old and start climbing at 6 months.
The unnamed cub was born on June 12 to the zoo's resident giant panda, Shin Shin. Japanese media reports say she'll be named by the public when she's about 100 days old.
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — MPD detectives are looking for suspects following a shooting at a Whitehaven convenience store.
Police say a man was shot multiple times at the Dodge’s Store at Elvis Presley Blvd. and Whitaker Dr. just after midnight Monday morning.
The victim was taken to the Regional Medical Center in critical condition.
So far, police haven’t released a description of the suspect.
Call Crime Stoppers at (901) 528-CASH if you have any information on this shooting.
Canadian police have charged a pilot for Sunwing Airlines with impairment after he was allegedly found passed out in his seat before takeoff early Saturday. Police said the pilot boarded the Boeing 737 with 99 passengers and six crew members in Calgary, Alberta, for a flight that was scheduled to make stops in Regina, Saskatchewan, and Winnipeg, Manitoba, before continuing on to Cancun, Mexico.
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Ellington scored 16 points (6-16 FG, 4-12 3PT) to go with one steal in 31 minutes during Friday's 103-97 loss to Philadelphia.
On Friday, Ellington kept firing away from beyond the arc, sinking 4-of-12 three pointers for a total of 16 points. The guard has shot from long range at a high volume this season, averaging a career-high 7.6 three-point attempts while converting 39.9 percent of his three-pointers. In five of his last seven games, Ellington has shot at least 10 three-pointers, sinking 37.6 percent of his 9.8 shots per game during this span. As a result, he is averaging 14.4 points in his last seven games. However, Ellington relies on the three-point game to get to this number and is less than 33.3 percent from there on most nights during this stretch.
Puzder 'vowed revenge,' wife told Oprah
An excerpt of 1990 interview of 'The Oprah Winfrey Show' with Lisa Fierstein, ex-wife of Andrew Puzder. POLITICO obtained the tape from Charlotte Fedders, a fellow guest on the Winfrey show.
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KALAMAZOO, MI – Eighteen days separate the Western Michigan football team from its date with USC at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, giving the Broncos players a tight window to jockey for position atop the depth chart.
Some have gotten out to an early lead, but as coaches love to point out, all positions are a battle during preseason practice.
Follow along as we look at five position groups that had the most question marks entering fall camp.
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LONDON, April 18 (Reuters) - Commodity-linked stocks weighed on European shares on Tuesday in a choppy start to the session, with the main pan-European index unable to hold initial gains.
The pan-European STOXX 600 index was down 0.1 percent, while sterling strength weighed on Britain's FTSE 100 which fell 0.6 percent.
The basic resources sector the biggest sectoral faller, down 1.7 percent, while oil & gas shares also fell 0.6 percent as the price of oil edged down following an expected climb in U.S. output.
Jeweler Pandora was the worst performing stock on the STOXX 600, down more than 7 percent. It was joined by DONG Energy, which dropped 4 percent after Citigroup cut its rating to "neutral".
Among risers, biotech firm Galapagos jumped 4.5 percent after raising $338 million gross proceeds in a U.S. public offering, while Germany's Uniper gained 3.3 percent after SocGen raised its rating on the stock to "buy" from "hold". (Reporting by Kit Rees, Editing by Vikram Subhedar)
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Patna: A Muslim man in Bihar broke his Ramadan fast on Wednesday to donate blood to save the lives of two newborns, officials said.
Mohammad Imran, in his mid 20s, donated blood to nine-day-old Bharat Kumar and two-day-old Raj Kumar in Siwan district, a district health official said.
"Imran donated blood to the two newborns after their family members failed to arrange a suitable donor. Both children were saved," Siwan's Sadar Hospital official Mahendar Prasad said.
It is the third such case within 10 days. Last week, Jawed Alam donated blood to an eight-year-old thalassemic boy Rajesh Kumar to save his life in Gopalganj district.
On Sunday, Mohammad Ashfaque, a young Muslim man in Darbhanga district, broke his Ramadan fast to donate blood to save the life of a newborn.
The scrolling text at the beginning of the first “Star Wars” movie was done by printing out the entire thing and having a camera slowly dolly down over it.
You could fit 63 Earths inside of Uranus.
A rock is considered a boulder if it’s more than 10.1 inches in diameter.
The mascots on kids’ cereal boxes, like Tony the Tiger, are drawn so their eyes are looking slightly DOWNWARD. That’s a trick to make sure that if the boxes are on a high shelf at the grocery store, the mascot is making eye contact with kids.
There’s only ONE PIG in the entire country of Afghanistan. His name is Khanzir and he’s in the Kabul Zoo. Since it’s an Islamic country where they don’t eat pork and aren’t even allowed to TOUCH pigs, there’s no need for any other pigs.
Hey @IvankaTrump it's great that you like to cosplay as a scientist on Instagram but some of us are an #ActualLivingScientist. Tell us about what you're doing in this picture. I'm making a battery. #ILookLikeAnEngineer pic.twitter.com/fW5CFxLYAF
AUSTIN, Minn.- The Pacelli Men’s A Capella group sang their way into the hearts of many today.
One of their stops was at Elrod Dentistry where they sang to staff members.
Normally they sing Irish Folk songs for St. Patrick’s Day, but this year they wanted to help spread the love.
“We really care about the community is what this means for me,” said Cole Ethan, Senior at Pacelli High School. ‘We care about the community because we’re willing to get out there to do stuff for them like this.”
They were set to sing at 30 locations today.
The Israeli government has acknowledged it cannot expel African migrants against their will and has canceled all pending deportation orders.
In a statement to the Supreme Court on Tuesday, the state says: “It is not possible to implement expulsions to a third country without (migrants’) consent.”
Some 35,000 African migrants, mostly from Sudan and Eritrea, are in Israel. The government wants most of them to leave, but has not been able to find a way to expel them lawfully.
Last month, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reached a deal with the U.N. to resettle half of the migrants in Western nations and absorb the rest. But hours later, he called it off, caving in to nationalist critics who said it wasn’t enough.
Rihanna has a way of hinting new products for her Fenty Beauty cosmetics brand. The popular singer usually wears the products weeks or days before they officially launch. With this being said, Rihanna may have teased exciting new products that will be joining the ranks of her infamous Stunna Lip Paint and Trophy Wife highlighter. Watch the video for all the details we know so far.
This new riding, created in 2015, was redrawn to match federal riding boundaries. It now includes parts of the west Mountain. The former town of Flamborough was attached to this riding but it has been sliced off and merged with Glanbrook (in a new riding appropriately called Flamborough-Glanbrook). The area has been represented by veteran Liberal MPP Ted McMeekin since 2007, but he faces tough challenges this year from PC Ben Levitt and NDP Sandy Shaw.
The AP hired Diaz as a staff photographer two months after the raid, kicking off a 17-year-career with the wire service. Within months of starting, Diaz was taking photos of hanging chads during the Florida recount for the 2000 presidential election. The next year, Diaz flew to New York just days after 9/11, when planes were allowed back in the sky, to help document the recovery. Diaz was in Florida for the 2004 and 2005 hurricane seasons, when storm after storm caused billions in damage across the Southeastern U.S. More recently, he rushed to Orlando, Fla., in 2016 to cover another tragedy, a shooting at a gay nightclub that left 49 people dead.
NEW YORK — Broadway fans are buzzing over the release of a new song by two popular Tony winners in support of the upcoming March for Our Lives.
"Hamilton" creator Lin-Manuel Miranda and Ben Platt, the original star of "Dear Evan Hansen," have recorded a duet called "Found/Tonight,' mixing lyrics from "You Will Be Found" from "Dear Evan Hansen" and "The Story of Tonight" from "Hamilton."
The song was released at midnight on Monday and is No. 1 on the iTunes singles chart.
The multicity March for Our Lives on March 24 was planned after the Feb. 14 massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.
Miranda has been releasing "Hamilton"-related content each month in a series called Hamildrop.
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Law360, Chicago (February 2, 2018, 5:14 PM EST) -- When a train derailment or a plane crash captures headlines, the fight to represent those impacted begins.
An accident that grabs national attention presents significant business opportunities for personal injury firms, enough that the jockeying for position often begins while the news is still being reported. And for good reason — large accidents involving planes and trains can mean significant fees.
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MEXICO CITY, April 11 Mexico's retailers' association said on Tuesday that sales at stores open at least a year rose 4.0 percent in March compared to same month a year earlier.
The association, known as ANTAD, includes retail chains Walmex and Soriana as well as other department stores. Total sales grew 6.9 percent compared to March 2016, the group said. (Reporting by Anthony Esposito)
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Meggan Ravazzolo, marketing director of Ettore's European Bakery and Restaurant, joined Lori on the patio to talk about their 4th Annual "Father's Day Barbecue, Blues, and Brews" event. They will be offering amazing barbecue, sides, an extended beer menu with all beer one dollar off, delicious pastry treats, and a live band! Relax and let Ettore's do the work this Father's Day!Ettore’s European Bakery and Restaurant2376 Fair Oaks Blvd. Sacramento(916) 482-0708Facebook: Ettores European Bakery Restaurant
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It’s one of the most famous theme tunes in the world, but did you know it was based on something completely different?
It turns out the James Bond theme gets its memorable music from a song composed for an abandoned 1950s musical based on VS Naipaul’s novel, A House For Mr Biswas.
The tune is called Good Sign, Bad Sign and consists of an Indian man singing about his magic sneeze.
Bond fans will notice how similar the tune is to the famous James Bond used in Sean Connery’s 1962 debut, Dr. No.
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An unmarked police cruiser was involved in a crash with another vehicle in Vancouver's West End Tuesday morning.
Few details have been confirmed, but a cruiser with front-end damage and a silver Acura with passenger-side damage were towed away from the crash scene at Denman and Alberni streets before sunup.
A restaurant’s fence and patio also appear to have been damaged during the collision.
It's unclear if anyone was injured.
Police have not responded to a request for comment from CTV News.
(THE YOMIURI SHIMBUN) - An online service that uses artificial intelligence to provide tourists with information about Awa Odori Japanese folk dancing in Tokushima is now available.
The Awa Odori AI Concierge service answers questions about Tokushima’s traditional dance parade, running from Saturday (Aug 12) to Tuesday, to assist tourists who visit the city during the festival. The service is offered on the websites of the Tokushima prefectural government, Tokushima city's Tourism Association and the Tokushima Prefectural International Exchange Association.
When asked a question like, “Where can I buy a ticket?”, the AI system can interpret the meaning of the enquiry from its knowledge base of about 1,000 questions. Its response is then displayed on the screen.
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Bankrate mortgage rates
The average 30-year fixed-mortgage rate is 4.47 percent, an increase of 11 basis points over the last seven days. A month ago, the average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage was lower, at 4.33 percent.
The average 15-year fixed-mortgage rate is 3.88 percent, up 13 basis points over the last week.
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Bankrate mortgage rates
The average 30-year fixed-mortgage rate is 4.41 percent, up 6 basis points since the same time last week. A month ago, the average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage was lower, at 4.33 percent.
The average 15-year fixed-mortgage rate is 3.81 percent, up 6 basis points over the last week.
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EPA Regional Administrator Judith Enck speaks during a press conference at Indian Ladder Farms where she announced updates to the Worker Protection Standards for farmworkers on Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, New Scotland, N.Y. The standers were updated in order to better protect the nationA's farmworkers from pesticide exposure. Some improvements include a national minimum age requirement for handling pesticides - workers must now be at least 18 - and a requirement that pesticide application information and safety information be provided to all farmworkers.
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After 27 years as a Michigan State University gymnastics coach, Kathie Klages has decided to retire. Klages was suspended by the university yesterday in the midst of a sexual assault investigation related to former team doctor Larry Nassar.
Statement from Shirlee M. Bobryk (Legal Counsel for Kathie Klages)
"Like many others, MSU gymnastics coach, Kathie Klages, is deeply disturbed by the recent allegations and lawsuits brought against Dr. Larry Nassar, Michigan State University, and others. Dr. Nassar was trusted by Ms. Klages to completely and ethically treat her team members. Had she ever received any information to cast doubt on the appropriateness of that trust in Dr. Nassar, she would have reacted immediately to protect her gymnast."
Court documents allege that Klages downplayed athlete concerns with medical treatment performed by Dr. Nassar.
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(AMP) — We’ve had “Stay With Me” stuck in our head since 2014, which was the last time Sam Smith put out an album.
However, Smith announced Thursday the release date and title for his second album: “The Thrill of It All” – out November 3rd.
The best part? He’s also going to be doing a tour to promote the album, and the third stop is in Detroit. Smith will be at the Little Caesars Arena on June 22, 2018, which is only his second time performing in Detroit.
Tickets go on sale this Thursday at 10 a.m., but you can preorder his album now and get his single “Too Good at Goobyes” plus his unreleased single “Pray.”
FILE PHOTO -- The company logo and trading information for BlackRock is displayed on a screen on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, U.S., March 30, 2017. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo
LONDON Asset manager BlackRock (BLK.N) led peers in Europe with fund sales of 22.1 billion euros ($24.11 billion) during the first-quarter, data from Thomson Reuters Lipper on Tuesday showed.
Amundi (AMUN.PA), with sales of 20.4 billion euros, and JPMorgan (JPM.N), with 12.8 billion euros, rounded out the top three.
Total assets under management in the region rose to 10.6 trillion euros from 9.4 trillion in the prior quarter.
Bond funds were the best-selling across the region, with 71.3 billion euros of sales, the data showed.
(Reporting by Simon Jessop. Editing by Andrew MacAskill)
Little Big Town has unveiled a music video for their cover of Elton John's "Rocket Man." The country group's remake of the classic hit is featured on the new album, Restoration: Reimagining The Songs of Elton John and Bernie Taupin.
Karen Fairchild, Kimberly Schlapman, Philip Sweet, and Jimi Westbrook's cover was first released back in March. Little Big Town recently performed "Rocket Man" during the Elton John: I'm Still Standing tribute on CBS.
According to Rolling Stone, the track "was reportedly inspired by a short story, "The Rocket Man," by science-fiction writer Ray Bradbury, with lyrics by John's longtime collaborator Bernie Taupin."
"Rocket Man" became a Top Ten hit in the U.S. and in Elton John's native U.K. in 1972.
The tribute album featuring "Rocket Man," also brings fans a country theme with covers by Vince Gill, Maren Morris, Dolly Parton, and more.
Little Big Town will join Miranda Lambert out on the road this summer for her 2018 Bandwagon Tour.
A fire in Fruitland had crews out yesterday beginning at roughly 5:30 in the evening when the call came in.
A vehicle had caught fire. The car had become consumed by the fire, and it was sitting close to the Curious Kids Daycare, about ten feet away.
Firefighters managed to extinguish the car.
It’s believed a mechanical failure led to the fire.
Jackson, East County, Millersville and Gordonville fire teams worked together to put out the fire because of the risky situation.
The Tuskegee Police Department is investigating a homicide after a man was found dead in the front yard of a residence.
According to police, officers responded to the 2400 block of Barrow Street on Wednesday at around 10:29 a.m. on a call of shots fired. Upon arrival, they found 54-year-old George Montgomery lying in the yard. The Macon County Coroner pronounced him deceased at the scene.
Tuskegee police is being assisted by the State Bureau of Investigation on this case. Anyone with information should call the department at 334-727-0200 or the department's Secret Witness line at 334-727-9865.
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Anglers participate in bass tourney
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Saturday saw an abundance of anglers on Claytor Lake as 149 teams vied for the $10,000 grand prize that went to the winner of Brett and Boomer’s Big Ol’ Bass Tournament. Brett and Boomer host the morning show at 94.9 FM’s Star Country.
Brett Sharp spoke to the Southwest Times about the tournament. “My morning show partner Boomer and I have been wanting to do this for a few years and I love to fish and it’s such a beautiful lake. I wanted to bring some attention to this lake and bring some revenue in so, it’s been cool.”
Giles County natives Glenn Gardner and Stephan Collins would agree, as their haul of five largemouth bass, weighing 16.95 pounds, garnered them top prize in the contest. The $10,000 grand prize also includes a trip for two to the Country Music Awards.
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Baker Mayfield is one of the top prospects in the upcoming Thursday 2018 NFL draft. Mayfield finished his incredible collegiate carrer with the Oklahoma Sooners winning the Heisman trophy after the 2017 season. This is episode 2 of the’Behind Baker’ video series following Baker Mayfield prior to the draft.
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Girls Flock Around Me For Snapchat And Insta Story — Falz
Discussing his current relationship status on a new interview with Hip TV, rapper Falz, talked about the reason so many ladies flock around him, trying everything within their power to gain his attention. According to the SOFT WORK crooner, who revealed the exact attribute he wants in a woman, girls only flock around just so he …
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The Livermore Art Association is putting on their annual event, the Spring Art Show & Sale, the weekend of April 7th & 8th, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, on both Saturday and Sunday at The Barn, located at 3131 Pacific, Livermore.
Entry to the art show is free and open to the public. The show will have live demonstrations by artists and an Artist’s Gift Shop which will include unique artistic pieces available for sale.
Additionally, a Special Award’s Ceremony & Reception is planned for Saturday night, from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm, and all are welcome!
The Award Ceremony will include awards to the winning pieces of Art, Music, Food and Beverages (wine is available for purchase) and, of course, Art of all kinds!
The Saturday night reception has been a very popular local event ~ a chance to mingle with friends, meet new people, listen to live music, sample our appetizers, and stroll among our art display.
Good times!
Clinging to one of the final playoff spots, the Sherman Huskies stormed back from a 9-6 first-quarter deficit with a 34-17 spurt in the final three quarters to beat Condon-Wheeler, 40-26, in Big Sky girls’ hoops play Friday in Fossil.
Sherman led 21-15 at the half, and then shut down the Knights in the second half, holding them to four baskets and 15 turnovers as part of a 19-11 output.
Jaelyn Justesen scored 17 points, Desiree Winslow chipped in 13, Sammie Lepinski added six and Nancy Ambriz had three points for the Huskies (9-10 overall, 7-4 league), who netted 16 field goals and went 8 of 19 on free throw tries.
Laura Clark put up seven points, and both Alyssa Carnine and Annika Reitmann poured in six points each, as the Knights (4-17, 4-7) totaled 11 field goals and went 4 of 12 free throws.
Sherman makes a trip to Yakama Tribal at 6 p.m. Tuesday.
About Eastwood Day Care
Carers Trust East Midlands has its own well-established day centres providing a caring and enabling place for people with care needs while their carers take a much needed break. The aim is to provide an interactive and stimulating experience for those living with physical or mental care needs. All day care services provide a range of activities such as cookery, tabletop games, arts and crafts, music and singing and reminiscence.
CHICAGO (AP) — In the first weeks of its operation, the University of Chicago Medicine’s new Level I adult trauma center has become one of the busiest in Illinois.
The hospital says since May 2, the center treated 274 patients during its first four weeks. About 38 percent of the patients suffered gunshot or stab wounds.
Leslee Stein-Spencer of the Public Health Department says the numbers show there was definite need for a trauma center on Chicago’s South Side.
University of Chicago Medicine opened the center after years of campaigning by community activists. The South Side was without a trauma center for nearly 30 years after the shutdown of Michael Reese Hospital. That meant patients from an area that has high numbers of gun violence sometimes had to travel up to 10 miles for treatment.
The Level I adult trauma center is now one of nine serving Chicago.
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Four women have accused celebrity chef Mario Batali of touching them inappropriately. Mr. Batali has taken leave from the daily operations of his business and his role of ABC’s “The Chew.”
Seattle Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett sat during the national anthem before a preseason game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday afternoon and he told reporters that he plans to protest all season. Time_Sports
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Multiple fake roadside bombs were placed along Highway 60 near Otniel, south of Jerusalem, on Friday morning. The road was closed until sappers were able to find and examine all the bombs and declare the road all-clear.
On Thursday night, police pursued a vehicle without license plates along Road 60, near Shilo, north of Jerusalem. During the chase, the driver threw a hunting rifle and ammunition out the window.
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Police managed to stop the car and arrest the driver from El Mujyar.
Pit crews will be able to keep a watchful eye on drivers thanks to new sensors at their fingertips.
The idea: F1 drivers are put through huge stresses during a race. Being able to monitor their vitals remotely will allow teams to keep a careful eye on them, say, or know what's happened to them following a crash.
The gloves: From this year, drivers will wear gloves that include a pulse oximetry sensor to measure heart rate and blood oxygen. The sensor is powered by a small battery that charges wirelessly and beams encrypted data up to 500 meters via Bluetooth. The gloves were in testing during 2017 but are now required. Temperature and breathing rate monitoring will be added in the future.
Why it matters: Staff from F1’s governing body established a startup, Signal Biometrics, to develop the sensors, which are thin, flexible, and fire-resistant. Like other advances first developed for F1, the technology could appear in consumer products before long.
Celebrating the 70th Independence Day of Pakistan, Pakistani Rangers today gifted a box of sweets to the Border Security Force (BSF) on the Indian side of Attari/Wagah border.Security personnel of both the sides hugged and shook hands with each other, besides sharing pleasantries for a few minutes, officials said.Pakistani Wing Commander Bilal shook hands with BSF Commandant Sudeep during the sweet giving ceremony to mark Pakistan's Independence Day celebration at the Joint Check Post of Attari/Wagah border, they said.The BSF personnel would offer traditional Indian sweets to their Pakistani counterparts on the 71st Independence Day of India tomorrow, they added.
WASHINGTON — The White House says President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron have exchanged condolences for attacks in both their countries.
Macron expressed his sympathies over the shooting spree Sunday in Las Vegas. Trump conveyed his condolences regarding a knife attack in Marseille, France, the same day. Two women were stabbed to death.
Pursuant to the provisions of Regulation 29 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, we wish to inform you that a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company is scheduled to be held on Thursday, 27th April, 2017, inter alia, to consider and approve the Audited Financial Results of the Company for the quarter and year ended 31st March, 2017.Source : BSE
FORT RILEY, Kansas – The 1st Infantry Division is inviting members of the media to get an up-close look at the multifaceted, brigade-level training taking place now on Fort Riley. A mock battle will take place on the morning of Feb. 16 that will highlight an engagement featuring Abrams tanks and Bradley fighting vehicles facing off against a similarly equipped force.
Danger Focus II, which began at the end of January, is a month-long exercise joining together all battalions within the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Inf. Div. It is designed to build leaders prepared for combat operations within a fully enabled live, constructive and virtual environment.
The exercise will better prepare “Dagger” brigade Soldiers for an upcoming rotation at the National Training Center at Fort Irwin, California. Similar to last year’s Warfighter Exercise conducted by the 1st Infantry Division headquarters, Danger Focus II pits the 2nd ABCT against a virtual, near-peer enemy.
The Salvation Army store in Salisbury is in urgent need of clothing donations, according to the local captain.
An increase in demand and a drop in donations has led to the shortage, according to officials.
The most urgent need is for adult work and office type clothing, but school uniforms and children's clothes are also requested.
New or gently used clean clothing is preferred.
All funds raised at the store go to support Salvation Army local social service programs including utility, rental and food assistance for those in need in Rowan County. The local branch of the Salvation Army also provides clothing vouchers when there is a need.
Donations are accepted at the Salvation Army Family Store between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. The store is located at 532 Jake Alexander Boulevard West in Salisbury.
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Former Sunderland striker, and Ghanaian international, Asamoah Gyan, is among more than 40 players to have been found guilty of having “unethical hair’’ under United Arab Emirates (UAE) Football Association guidelines.
The 31-year-old is on loan at Dubai-based Arabian Gulf League side Al Ahli from Chinese clubside Shanghai SIPG.
In 2012, Saudi Arabia goalkeeper, Waleed Abdullah, was told to cut his “un-Islamic’’ hair by the referee before playing for his club side Al Shabab.
The rule bans mohawk-style haircuts.
It is unclear what criteria the UAEFA are basing their guidelines on.
According to Middle Eastern football website Ahdaaf, the law’s application can be confusing, as Al Wahda’s Suhail Al-Mansoori was told to cut his hair.
In the same breath, UAE international and 2016 Asian footballer of the year Omar Abdulrahman, who sports a similar style, was let off. (NAN)
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Dozens of Midlands families are coping with ruined credit scores and the loss of thousands of dollars after they became victims of a mortgage scam spanning five years.
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On the surface, cars could be seen as incredibly wasteful. They consume copious amounts of finite materials in their usage and construction and pollute the world to excess. Fortunately, recycling is a serious part of the automotive world and BMW is a leader in that field.The brand has been recycling vehicles at its Recycling and Dismantling Center since 1994 and goes to extraordinary lengths to recover and reuse as many of the components of its vehicles as possible.As the video below shows, BMW strips the exteriors of its old and used vehicles, pops the airbags and drains all the fluids and sends them off to be crushed. The steel and aluminum used to make them is then melted down and recycled.When it comes to the BMW i3 and i8, the automaker is even more determined to recycle its components so much so that up to 95 per cent of these hybrids can be recycled . That includes the carbon fiber used to build them which is heated up, reinforced with new fibers and used again in the construction of new cars.
Karl Robinson was not totally happy with his Charlton side despite a 3-0 win over Gillingham.
The Addicks erased any lingering drop fears as goals from Jason Pearce, Ricky Holmes and Josh Magennis made it a good afternoon in SE7.
“I thought they [Gillingham] had too many chances – it was a little bit of bad finishing rather than great defending,” said Robinson. “But the lads put the effort in. They have worked extremely hard in the last three games.”
Holmes produced an excellent free-kick goal, claimed the assist for Pearce’s header which opened the scoring as well as a crossfield run in the build-up to Magennis’ finish.
“He’s like a Duracell bunny – he doesn’t stop running,” said Robinson. “He cares – that’s important. He goal ratio shows that and his regains.
“They had 2,500 fans coming here for a party. We knew how much they wanted to beat us. They came here to try and finish above Charlton Athletic.”
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* YY Inc announces proposed offering of 5,750,000 american depositary shares
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* Entered into contract for sale of server and hardware related products to Trade House Atlantis Limited
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VIENNA — Ahead of national elections, Austria’s Social Democratic Party is facing charges of violating anti-Nazi laws over Facebook platforms created by an adviser suggesting that a rival party’s head has anti-Semitic sentiments.
Elisabeth Koestinger of the rival People’s Party said Friday her party is asking federal prosecutors to investigate and press charges.
Israeli political adviser Tal Silberstein has acknowledged being behind the Facebook platforms. Both he and Social Democratic Chancellor Christian Kern say that Kern was not aware of them. Still the issue is hurting the Social Democrats ahead of Oct. 15 elections and making a coalition of the centre-right People’s Party and the right-wing Freedom Party likely.
The Social Democrats fired Silberstein in August, following his detention in his homeland on suspicion of money laundering.
She was charged in Benton County Superior Court with first-degree theft, with the aggravating circumstance that the crime was a major Blowers didn't show up for her court date and a warrant has been issued for her arrest, said Terry Bloor, chief deputy prosecutor. Blowers allegedly rang up $11,510 in unauthorized charges on a credit card she was supposed to use for medical equipment and medical supplies as a purchasing agent in Trios' Materials Management department, according to court documents and the auditor report.
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NASHVILLE (AP) - The Tennessee State Museum is offering a free day next month for families with homeschooled children.
A state museum news release says the second annual "Homeschool Day" will take place Sept. 15 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The museum will hold special programs only for homeschoolers.
Some programs will focus on citizenship, including a citizenship quiz and a "Notable Tennessean Citizen" station. There will be characters in costume and other hands-on activities.
State Capitol tours will also be available.
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U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson speaks during a Security Council meeting on the situation in North Korea at the United Nations (UN) in New York, U.S., April 28, 2017. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson
WASHINGTON U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said on Friday the threat of an attack by Pyongyang against Japan and South Korea is real and urged the U.N. Security Council to act "before North Korea does."
In remarks to the U.N. Security Council, Tillerson called on the international community to fully implement U.N. sanctions and to suspend or downgrade diplomatic relations with Pyongyang.
"With each successive detonation and missile test North Korea pushes northeast Asia and the world closer to instability and broader conflict," Tillerson told the 15-member council. "The threat of a North Korean attack on Seoul or Tokyo is real."
(Reporting by Lesley Wroughton; Editing by Frances Kerry)
Mobile Fire-Rescue crews are on the scene of a possible hazardous materials spill on Industrial Canal Road in Mobile.
R03,D01,T10,E15,HM15/HazMat Incident/2000 Industrial Canal Rd, E. — Mobile Fire-Rescue (@MobileFRD) April 17, 2017
According to MFRD’s twitter page, an unknown substance was found leaking from a rail car.
E21 on scene with an unknown substance leaking from a rail car requesting HazMat to respond & investigate. — Mobile Fire-Rescue (@MobileFRD) April 17, 2017
Several fire trucks and hazardous materials crews are on the scene assessing.
This week’s playlist celebrates a renowned hitmaker and beat beast, Sarz. If you are ready to get down, don’t hesitate to hit the play button and get serenaded by top songs produced by Sarz over the years. Enjoy!
Listen below:
Ghetto (Prod. Sarz) Shank 3:45 Shekpe Ft. Reminisce (Prod. Sarz) M.I 3:49 Warn Yourself Ft. Wizkid (Prod. Sarz) Omawumi 3:41 Sound It (Prod. Sarz) Wizkid 3:11 Kondo (Prod. Sarz) Da Grin 3:31 Kako Bii Chicken (Prod. Sarz) Dance For Me Ft. Wizkid (Prod. Sarz) E.M.E 2:38 Eleniyan Ft. Wizkid (Prod. Sarz) Reminisce 3:42 Kilofe (Prod. Sarz) Wizkid 3:16 Beat Of Life (Samba) feat. Wizkid Sarz 3:52
Fairfield Central Beats Camden 27-7
Camden is struggling big time this season. The Bulldogs took on Fairfield Central, a team coming off back to back wins. The Griffins rolled to an easy 27-7 win to improve to 5-3 overall. Camden falls to 1-6 on the season.
Northside offensive lineman Ham Williams (74) and the Eagles face rival Warner Robins on Friday night at McConnell-Talbert Stadium. Jason Vorhees jvorhees@macon.com
HARTFORD — A sing-along will be held Feb. 20, beginning at 5 p.m., at the Father’s House Church Fellowship Hall in Hartford.
Concessions will be sold, and a silent auction held, with proceeds benefitting the upcoming Bend Area Gospel Jubilee, set for June 4 through 9. Items for the auction will be on display throughout the evening. Jubilee supporters are asking for donated items for the auction.
Singers to be featured at the event are Rick and Ginny Towe, Ron Shamblin, David and Sheila Bowen, Adam Roush, Shawn Camp, Tammy McCallister, Cowboy Hunt, Ed Caldwell and Mike Cadle.
Admission is free, but donations will be accepted. For more information, or to donate an auction item, contact Evelyn Roush at 304-882-2049.
March 19 (Reuters) - Future Retail Ltd:
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MEXICO CITY, April 27 Mexican central bank governor Agustin Carstens said on Thursday he was confident Mexico would maintain its credit rating, and said the peso currency was undervalued.
"I'm confident the rating will be maintained, and hope not many years will have to pass before it improves," Carstens said at an event on the outskirts of the Mexican capital.
Earlier on Thursday, rating agency Moody's confirmed Mexico's 'A3' issuer rating and kept its outlook for the country negative, as Latin America's no. 2 economy faces the prospect of tough trade negotiations with the United States. (Reporting by Anthony Esposito)
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ISTANBUL (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Ankara to meet his Turkish counterpart, following visits to Syria and Egypt.
Putin and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan are meeting Monday evening to discuss developments in Syria and the Middle East, as well as bilateral relations, according to the Turkish president's office.
Putin and Erdogan met several times this year and regularly talk on the telephone as they and Iran work to broker a solution in Syria.
Relations between the two countries were tense after Turkey shot down a Russian fighter jet for violating its airspace in 2015. But the two have since restored bilateral relations.
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Putin and Erdogan are expected to hold a joint news conference after their meeting.
ATC holds an Ordinary and Extraordinary General meeting on April 18, 2017 (KSE) Date: 16 Apr 2017 Advanced Technology Company holds an Ordinary and Extraordinary General meeting on April 18, 2017. Shareholders shall discuss recommendation to distribute 15 Fils cash dividends per share and amend Articles of Incorporation and Company Statute of the company.
It was previously believed to be a brain tumour
Tara Palmer-Tomkinson’s cause of death has been revealed.
The socialite, TV presenter, writer, ‘it girl’, reality TV star, model and philanthropist was found dead at her London flat last week. She was just 45-years-old.
It was previously believed that she had died due to a brain tumour, but now her sister and author Santa Montefiore has revealed that she actually died of a perforated ulcer.
Taking to Twitter, she wrote:
Homicide investigation is underway in Rockingham County Friday afternoon.
Rockingham County Sheriff's Office are investigating a homicide at the 1000 block of Friendly Road in Eden, N.C.
Deputies arrived on the scene around 12:30 a.m. Friday morning. Officials found one dead upon arrival who has been identified as Michael Vincent Boulding.
According to deputies, Boulding sustained injuries that were consistent with gunshot wounds.
If you have any information on this case, call Crime Stoppers at 336-349-9683.
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Two people were injured in a shooting in a Whitehaven apartment complex late Sunday night, according to Memphis Police Department.
The shooting happened in New Horizon Park Apartments on Millbranch Road around 11:30 p.m.
Both victims were taken to the hospital in non-critical condition. Officers said one of the victims is a minor.
Investigators said the shooter asked the victims a question before opening fire. The suspect then drove away in an older model sky blue Grand Marquis.
No further information is available at this time.
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U.S. 10-YEAR YIELD ON TRACK TO POST BIGGEST ONE-DAY INCREASE SINCE SEPTEMBER; LAST AT 2.847 PCT
The National Guard fights hacking
With warnings that Russia could target this year's midterm elections, @NafeesaSyeed says some states are asking the National Guard for help https://bloom.bg/2qYNEvo #tictocnews (Source: Bloomberg)
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HUDSONVILLE, Mich -- Jason Fairfield scored 15 points and Tyle Bosma added 12 points and 12 rebounds as West Ottawa beat Hudsonville 60-41 Friday night.
It was the Panthers 11th straight win overall as they move to 7-0 in the OK Red and 11-1 overall.
Hudsonville (2-5, 5-9) was led by Drew Martinie with 7 points.
In this March 7, 2016, file photo, actor Hugh Jackman smiles during a press conference in Seoul, South Korea. Jackman posted a selfie on social media Feb. 13, 2017, showing off his bandaged nose following treatment for skin cancer.
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New Delhi: BBL 2016 has produced some scintillating peices of work when it comes to batting, bowling and even fielding. The latest artwork to this big collection is Perth Scorchers 'keeper Sam Whiteman's incredible run out to dismiss Sydney Thunders' Pat Cummins.
As soon as Cummins had hit the ball towards square leg, wicket keeper Whiteman rushed to collect the ball and threw down the wickets with just one stump to aim at.
To everyone's surprise, the ball was right on target and Thunders batsman Pat Cummins was dismissed for 39.
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WOW! Sam Whiteman, that is incredible fielding! #BBL06 pic.twitter.com/9H3OFidYgT — KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) January 1, 2017
“I was pretty surprised it hit the stumps, from my view it looked like it was going to miss.” Said Whiteman in post-match interview.
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HOUSTON-- Follow your fork and listen to your taste buds because Black Restaurant Week is back.
This year the festivities will run from April 17th to April 30th.
That's two weeks to enjoy flavors ranging from Cajun, Ethiopian, Nigerian, Caribbean and Southern.
With 20 local restaurants joining in, you'll find casual dining from $15 to $25 bucks and fine dining from $35 to $45.
All proceeds from black restaurant week go to the Blue Triangle Community Center to help with renovations.
Google's Pixelbook is a far cry from those cheap Chromebooks you can pick up on impulse. It can be hard to justify the base model Pixelbook, let alone the $1,649 premium model. That version of the device is a bit cheaper today, though. If you were already looking at the Pixelbook, maybe this will convince you to step up to the best version.
The high-end Pixelbook is currently on sale for $1,499 via Amazon and ABT. This model has a Core i7 processor, 512GB of storage, and 16GB of RAM. This hardware would be plenty powerful for a workhorse Windows machine, so it really tears through Chrome OS. This device is also the first to get new Chrome OS features if you run it on the beta or dev channel.
This $150 discount isn't the best we've seen—there was a $250 off sale a few weeks back. Still, $150 off isn't bad. We're only seeing those two retailers offer this price so far, but you should be able to get others to offer a price match.
PartyNextDoor Arrested Over Alleged Drug Possession
PartyNextDoor was arrested on Thursday for allegedly being in possession of Xanax and Oxycodone possession. The OVO signee was arrested alongside his friend Jerome Nevins by New York state troopers in Niagara County early Thursday morning, according to reports by WIVB. Both have been charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance.
Troopers were called to the Lewiston-Queenston Bridge at the request of U.S. Customs and Border officials, who reportedly found the Xanax and Oxycodone after stopping PND’s tour bus for a “secondary inspection” before allowing it into the U.S.
According to the reports, PND allegedly had Xanax and Oxycodone on him, while Nevins only had Xanax. Both were given appearance tickets for Town of Lewiston court.
The stock market is soaring, smashing record after record. The unemployment rate has ticked downward. Some categories of violent crime are down, too. But more U.S. troops are stationed in war zones. More people are dying of drug overdoses. More people think race relations have gotten worse under Trump. A statistical deep dive into the state of the union before President Trump offers his own assessment on Tuesday night.
Nebraska Supreme Court Justice Wright dies at age 72
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska Supreme Court Justice John Wright has died at age 72.
Wright died Sunday after a long, undisclosed illness. Chief Justice Michael Heavican said in a statement that Wright's death leaves a great void on the seven-member court.
Wright was the court's most experienced member, having served 24 years. He previously served for two years on the Nebraska Court of Appeals and worked for more than two decades as a private practice attorney based in Scottsbluff.
Wright was appointed to the state Supreme Court in 1994 by then-Gov. Ben Nelson.
Wright's death creates an opening that Gov. Pete Ricketts will have to fill. It will be the governor's fifth appointment since he took office in 2015.
March 29Zhejiang Wanfeng Auto Wheel Co Ltd :
* Sees Q1 FY 2017 net profit to increase by 5 percent to 20 percent, or to be 176.9 million yuan to 202.2 million yuan
* Says Q1 FY 2016 net profit was 168.5 million yuan
* The reasons for the forecast are optimized market structure and improved technology as well as contribution from new projects
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March 29 Usen Corp
* Says it will take out a loan of 14.74 billion yen from U-NEXT SPC on March 31
* Maturity date on March 31,2024
* Says it will use the proceeds to repay loans
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LONGVIEW – Alpine Road in Longview is partially closed to traffic due to a gas leak. According to our news partner KETK, the Longview Police Department reports traffic is blocked off from Marshall Avenue to Tryon Road. No traffic will be allowed in the area. Police say local businesses have been evacuated and are not open. We’ll update this story as more information is made available.
Laughter Yoga is a class that enables you to practice laughing so that when life happens and it gets difficult, you can laugh and change your perspective and state of mind. It involves child-like play with meditation and breathing exercises and laughing (no yoga mats needed).
Some benefits of laughter yoga include: Easy and fun exercise for health and happiness, reduces stress instantly, strengthens immune system, keeps you in a good mood and cheerful throughout the day, oxygenates your brain and makes you feel more energetic, keeps positive mental attitude in difficult times, burns calories and even increases memory.
SADAFCO announces results of Extraordinary General meeting (TASI) Date: 03 Jul 2018 Saudia Dairy & Foodstuff Co announced results of Extraordinary General meeting held on July 2, 2018. Shareholders approved the distribution of SAR 2 cash dividends per share for Second Half of financial year ended on March 31, 2018.
MedicareFAQ states that the changes to Medigap Plan F are the direct result of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015. The act is designed to ensure that doctors are paid adequately for their services.
Two players with state connections were selected on Wednesday as the annual Major League Baseball draft continued beginning with the 11th round.
University of Hartford catcher Erik Ostberg was taken in the 13th round by the Tampa Bay Rays. The 379th pick overall, Ostberg, a junior, was hitting .500 when he suffered a knee injury midway through the season. The native of Florence, Mass., had said going into the draft that he was completely healthy. In 24 games this season Ostberg had 43 hits, including six home runs, and 23 RBI.
UConn closer John Russell became the second Husky chosen when he went in the 16th round to the San Francisco Giants. Russell, a junior righthander, appeared in 23 games for UConn with 14 saves and a 2.84 ERA. He was 3-2 with 66 strikeouts in 38 innings. Teammate Wills Montgomerie, another pitcher, was the first Husky chosen when he was selected in the sixth round on Tuesday by the Dodgers.
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“The best word to describe Miz is consistent. You know what you are going to get from The Miz. He has been doing it for a long time and I see that fans are finally appreciating him. He has always been great at people hating him, but now they are starting to like him. He has done really good for a long time. He has had some rough patches, but this is one of the things that I got into it with Triple H about; you can’t book me too bad, for too long because of the way that I look because it hurts. Miz isn’t a big guy, or a small guy, he is an in-between guy. He can get away with being booked bad for a while, but he has always been consistent. I admire that he is getting a reality TV show with him and his wife.”
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Frankie Capan can add another AJGA win to his resume, as he earned a two-shot victory Sunday at the Ping Heather Farr Classic. A closing 1-under 70 was enough for Capan, as he went from one behind to two ahead of William Mouw by day's end.
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Jerry attended yesterday’s protest outside UHK organised by the Irish Nurses’ and Midwives’ Organisation. The union says more staff are needed to address the record number of people on trolleys. Jerry spoke to nurse Mairéad O’Sullivan, Deputy Michael Healy-Rae and Cllr Sam Locke.
Mumbai, Feb 3 (IANS) Filmmaker Rohit Shetty says comedy is the most difficult genre to pull as an actor, and praised actor Govida for becoming a master in it.
Rohit, known for blending in action and humour to his stories, spoke about the comedy genre while judging reality TV show "India's Next Superstars" and applauding a contestant Shruti Sharma, read a statement.
The show is aired on Star Plus.
"Comedy is the most difficult genre to pull as an actor. You either make the audience laugh or you make them question you as an actor," Rohit said.
He added: "There are very few actors who can do comedy like Juhi, Kajol, Deepika Padukone and of course, one of the finest comedy actors is Govinda. He takes the scene to another level and has set a benchmark."
Govinda is credited for churning out innumerable laugh riots like "Aankhen", "Raja Babu", "Hero No.1", "Saajan Chale Sasural", "Bade Miyan Chote Miyan", "Haseena Maan Jaayegi", "Jodi No.1" and "Partner".
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Ridley has agreed to terms with the Falcons, Will McFadden of the team's official site reports. Per the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the 23-year-old's four-year contract (with a fifth-year option) is projected to be in the $10.9 million range.
Ridley, who the Falcons selected 26th overall in April's NFL Draft, will serve as a complementary option to star wideout Julio Jones, who is coming off an 88-catch, 1,444-yard season. Mohamed Sanu, who served as the Falcons' No. 2 receiver in 2017, is back with the team, but is not hard to imagine the promising Ridley overtaking him before long. In any case, the 6-foot-1, 190-pound rookie should carve out a role of import in the Atlanta offense from the get-go, thanks to his nice combo of speed and polished route-routing.
WELLINGTON NORTH, Ont. — Police are looking for a man who allegedly approached an eight-year-old girl while naked in southwestern Ontario.
Ontario Provincial Police say they received a call about an indecent act on Saturday near Mount Forest, Ont., about 150 kilometres northwest of Toronto.
They say two men in a dark blue pickup truck approached the girl around 9:30 a.m. while she rode her bike.
Police say the men asked her to come to the truck, but she began riding away.
They allege the passenger then got out of the truck, naked, and asked the girl to return, but she rode to safety at a neighbour's house.
Three Trapped Tigers frontman Tom Rogerson plays piano and submits himself to Eno’s improvisational techniques on his debut solo album. In a very Enoesque way, a chance meeting outside a toilet led to the producer training infrared beams on the pianist’s keys and improvising around signals created when the beams were broken. The results are easy enough to digest, even if the process isn’t, with just enough repetition and structure to prevent attention drift. Most of the pieces forgo any sort of rhythm, although the baleful ambience of March Away’s percussion is so good that it’s a shame the pair didn’t pursue it.
Kane, 24, overcame roughhouse tactics from the South Americans in the World Cup last night to slot home the opening penalty.
The Tottenham Hotspur striker then lashed the back of the net in the Three Lions' 4-3 win the last-16 penalty shootout, before Jordan Pickford ensured victory with a stunning save.
And leading the praise for the tournament's top goalscorer was fiancee Kate Goodland.
She wrote on Instagram, with a picture of her goal machine hubby: "Still buzzing, so, so, so, so, so proud of you Harry Kane.
BALTIMORE — A pregnant woman and her unborn child have died after what police are calling a domestic-related shooting.
Baltimore police said in a statement that officers responding to reports of gunshots Sunday found evidence of a shooting, but couldn’t find a victim.
About two hours later, police say the woman was found with multiple gunshot wounds outside a hospital. The woman died a short time later and police say hospital staffers were not able to save her baby. Police identified the woman Monday as 28-year-old Shahidah Barnes.
Police say detectives believe the shooting was domestic and they have a person of interest in the case.
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Shocking CCTV footage from the scene shows the car swerving across the road and mounting the pavement before hitting the pedestrians.
The vehicle, a grey Chevrolet Lanos, only came to a standstill after hitting another car.
Russian police said the 63-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene, while three other victims were raced to a nearby hospital.
At least two of them reported to be in a critical condition.
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BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A very cold and windy Groundhog Day all across Maryland.
Snow is on the ground in Garrett County, but no other areas saw any accumulation. Tonight, the temperatures will drop into the low teens in most areas but recover to the mid or upper 30s tomorrow.
By Sunday, a chance of a bit of early morning snow, sleet and even some freezing rain is possible, before warmer air moves in, and changes the precipitation to plain rain by mid-afternoon or sooner.
Cooler air will follow, with drier conditions on Monday.
Have a nice weekend.
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Join the award-winning developers from DICE, Criterion and Motive as they offer a first look of EA's Star Wars Battlefront II . While the internet may be a buzz over the new Star Wars trailer, another video dropped that will get you right in the feels.
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The high-energy touring production "Taj Express: The Bollywood Musical Revue" will come to Segerstrom Center for the Arts for two shows this weekend. Bollywood actor Mikhail Sen challenges his audience not to want to book a trip to India after seeing the world touring musical revue "Taj Express."
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This map, generated about 5 p.m. on Jan. 1, 2017, shows the Brawley earthquake swarm that began on New Year's Eve. This map, generated about 5 p.m. on Jan. 1, 2017, shows the Brawley earthquake swarm that began on New Year's Eve.
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* South Australians gather at Dawn services to mark Anzac Day. * Australian tourists escape a bus fire to ANZAC commemorations at Gallipoli. * London commemorates the royal baby boy in line to the British throne. * Ports Lindsay Thomas expresses remorse after being suspended for four games.
A whale survey aircraft found the whale, named "Ruffian," about 20 miles east of Cumberland Island. The whale was entangled with heavy fishing rope through his mouth. Rescuers got to him just before dark and attached a tracking buoy. The rescuers returned the next day and successfully freed Ruffian. Ruffian had been carrying more than 450 feet of commercial fishing rope and a 135-lb. trap/pot.
Fall may be about harvests and pumpkin spice everything, but there's a whole lot more going on that is worth checking out. There are also festivals around the world that you should add to your bucket list. Some of them are in far-reaching corners of the globe, so they may just be an excuse to plan a trip!
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EWING, N.J. — A man claims he found maggots in a sandwich he ordered from a convenience store in New Jersey.
Chris Garcia tells The Trentonian he bought a buffalo chicken cheesesteak hoagie Saturday from a Wawa store in Ewing, where he lives. He claims after a taking few bites, he noticed sauce from the sandwich was moving.
The 22-year-old says he found two maggots moving around his sandwich. Garcia’s mother recorded video of maggots crawling on the sandwich wrapper.
A spokeswoman for the 750-store chain says Wawa inspects its stores daily and holds itself to the “highest standard of quality” in the food it serves.
Garcia says he was given a refund after returning to the store with the sandwich.
Wawa also has stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and Florida.
Victims of a suspected chemical weapons attack in Khan Sheikhoun, in northern Syria's Idlib province, on April 4, 2017. Victims of a suspected chemical weapons attack in Khan Sheikhoun, in northern Syria's Idlib province, on April 4, 2017.
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Jordi Alba has spoken to Manchester United and Chelsea about a summer move
Reports last week suggested Alba is ready to engineer a move away from the Nou Camp this summer.
It is thought the 28-year-old left-back has got in touch with Chelsea and Manchester United over the possibility of a transfer.
Jose Mourinho is keen to strengthen his United defence, while Blues boss Antonio Conte is hoping to provide competition for Marcos Alonso.
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Pack everything you can the night before. Make sure you arrive at least four hours before the game starts so you can have plenty of time to set-up. Keeping your car stocked with tailgating essentials throughout the season will also help to keep you prepared.
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Stuart Gumm had a serious mental breakdown about four years ago.
Diagnosed with anxiety and depression, he often suffers panic attacks, no longer drives, and rarely leaves the house.
The 52-year-old from Talywain near Pontypool, in Torfaen, said the care provided by his 12-year-old son Carwyn has saved his life.
Ranveer Singh is currently working on Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Padmavati so-starring his rumoured girlfriend Deepika Padukone and Shahid Kapoor. The Befikre star was spotted at the Otters Club in Bandra. As he exited the building, he was seen dribbling a basket ball and posed for the shutterbugs playfully. (Source: Photo by Varinder Chawla)
Zoya Akhtar and Dia Mirza on the other hand were seen hanging out at Bandra. Zoya is currently working on her next project titled Gully Boy, which will see Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt play the lead roles. The two actors are also taming up for the first time. (Source: Photo by Varinder Chawla)
Remo D'Souza was spotted at Mehboob studios. (Source: Photo by Varinder Chawla)
Kangana Ranaut, who is working on her project, Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi will also be seen playing the lead role in Hansal Mehta's film Simran. (Source: Photo by Varinder Chawla)
Karan Singh Grover and Bipasha Basu were spotted together in Bandra. (Source: Photo by Varinder Chawla)
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'Deadpool 2' Stunt Person Killed On 'Deadpool 2' Set
Stunt Person Killed On 'Deadpool 2' Set in Motorcycle Crash
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A stunt person was killed on the set of "Deadpool 2" when a motorcycle stunt went terribly wrong.
The rider went airborne in Vancouver Monday morning during filming for the movie. Her bike crashed through the glass of a ground-floor studio inside Shaw Tower near Jack Poole Plaza. Witnesses say she never applied the brakes.
The rider -- whose identity is being withheld -- was pulled from the crash site and taken to the hospital by ambulance. Police taped off the area, and an investigation is underway.
It's the second major mishap involving stunts in as many days. Tom Cruise was badly injured during a failed stunt on the set of "Mission Impossible 6."
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The Bradenton Area River Regatta closed out with a fireworks display by Zambelli International. The show was much improved over previous attempts and could be seen from all along the Riverwalk and the Green Bridge.
A woman is expected to be OK after getting stabbed in the leg early Monday morning.
Troopers arrested a woman who they say stabbed her.
State police say it happened just after midnight in Hessel in Mackinac County.
They say the two women got in a fight, and one stabbed the other in the leg with a knife.
The victim was taken to a hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Troopers arrested the suspect who's now accused of assault with dangerous weapon and assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder.
Those in the area say the night was pretty chaotic.
“There were state police cars and the ambulance had gone through. I never dreamt it would be a stabbing,” says Wendi Smith, owner of Runway Bar. “It's a shock.”
The woman accused in the stabbing has yet to be charged.
CHARLOTTE, Mich. (AP) - A judge says there's "no way" she will punish a father of three victims of Larry Nassar after the dad tried to attack the former sports doctor in a Michigan courtroom.
Randall Margraves apologized Friday, a few hours after he charged toward Nassar during a sentencing hearing in Eaton County, Michigan.
Judge Janice Cunningham says a punishment isn't appropriate based on the crimes committed by Nassar and the anguish felt by families. But she also says it's wrong to "combat assault with assault."
Cunningham could have given Margraves a jail sentence or fine as she considered whether to hold him in contempt of court.
Nassar must listen to scores of victims before he's sentenced next week for sexual assault. He's admitted molesting young gymnasts. He's already been sentenced to 40 to 175 years in prison in another county.
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BERLIN German Chancellor Angela Merkel's spokesman on Sunday hailed the projected success of centrist Emmanuel Macron in the first round of the French presidential election.
In a Tweet, Merkel's chief spokesman Steffen Seibert said: "Good that @EmmanuelMacron succeeded with his policy for a strong EU and social market economy. Wishing him all the best for the next two weeks."
Macron and far-right leader Marine Le Pen are leading in the official vote count in France's election with about 38-39 percent of votes counted so far, official figures from the Interior Ministry showed on Sunday.
(Reporting by Andrea Shalal; Editing by Dale Hudson)
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Trinity Mirror Midlands' rugby writer Paul Smith discuss the Christmas and New Year Premiership action with colleague Sam Dimmer in our weekly Midlands Rugby Video Verdict.
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Members of the Southern Georgian Bay OPP conducted RIDE programs and investigated two traffic-related incidents between Jan. 31 and Feb. 1.
Just before 8:30 a.m, on Jan. 31, an officer out patrolling Vasey Road in Tay Township stopped a vehicle for a traffic offence. The roadside investigation resulted in the driver, Jonathan Howie, 36, of Tay Township receiving multiple charges.
Howie is facing charges of: driving while under suspension, driving with no vehicle permit, driving with an unauthorized licence plate, failing to surrender a vehicle permit, failing to apply for a vehicle permit and operating a motor vehicle without insurance.
Howie is scheduled to appear at the Penetanguishene court.
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OAKFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Kent County Dispatch says that 14 Mile Road is closed due to a crash.
The incident happened in the 9900 block of 14 Mile Road, which is between Ramsdell Drive and Harvard Avenue NE.
We have a crew on the way to the scene and we’ll have more details when they become available.
Hotel and casino group Sun International released its annual results on Monday.
It reported a 12% rise in revenue, largely driven by the inclusion of Sun Dreams, Sun Slots and Time Square into its financial portfolio, along with assistance from its back to basics strategy in SA, which helped lift revenue by 2%.
But the group suffered a 41% drop in adjusted earnings and has decided not to declare a dividend.
Sun International CEO Anthony Leeming spoke to Business Day TV about the results.
Head Sports Editor Justin Guerriero is a city boy from Pittsburgh, PA, who fell in love with the mountains upon touring CU Boulder for the first time prior to his freshman year. He is a die-hard Pittsburgh sports fan and covers CU football, basketball and the Colorado Rockies at the CUI. Justin is a junior with a major in Broadcast Production with minors in history and communications.
(CBS Detroit/AP) – Amazon is turning the trunk of your car into a mailbox. The tech giant has launched a new service that delivers packages to the trunks of cars for free.
The service is exclusvely available to Amazon Prime members with 2015 year or newer Chevrolet, Buick, GMC or Cadillac vehicles with GM’s OnStar connected-car service, and those with a 2015 or newer Volvo vehicle with an active Volvo On Call account.
The Amazon key app uses a camera and smart lock so Prime members have the option to have deliveries put inside their home or car.
There are some restrictions on what can be delivered. Amazon says, the items can’t be too heavy, big or expensive and nothing from a third-party source.
For now the service is available in 37 cities. Click here to see if your area is eligible.
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A former police officer in McAllen was sentenced to six months probation after using excessive force during an arrest. The incident caught on camera shows Ulysses Bautista making an arrest in 2016. You can see how Bautista used excessive force on a young man while he was in handcuffs. He was ordered to pay a $250 dollar fine. The former cop asking the judge for a trial to give him an opportunity and justify his acts. It is unknown whether a trial will be scheduled.
The "Squawk on the Street" crew talks about the ongoing negotiations between Broadcom and Qualcomm.
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BOSTON (AP) — Prosecutors have asked a judge to let jurors consider a lesser charge in the murder trial of a man accused of killing a 2-year-old girl who became known as Baby Doe after her body washed up on a Boston Harbor beach.
Prosecutors on Tuesday asked that the jury be allowed to consider involuntary manslaughter in Michael McCarthy’s trial. The defense objected to the request.
McCarthy is charged with killing Bella Bond. The girl’s mother, Rachelle Bond, says McCarthy punched the girl in the abdomen repeatedly until she died in 2015.
McCarthy’s lawyer says Bond killed the girl.
The mother pleaded guilty to being an accessory after the fact for helping dispose of the body.
A composite image of Bella was shared by millions of people on social media after her body was found on Deer Island in June 2015.
Results at all cost is the credo of some businesses in Australia but a bi-product of that are workplace monsters. Once they get in they can destroy an organisation.
Employees with a lack of self control because performance is paramount continues to create a toxic workplace environment is the view of our guest, Chris Jackson, professor business psychology at UNSW, but how do companies teach workers to have self-control and is it in fact the responsibility of the company?
March 30 Cellectar Biosciences Inc:
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Congressman Steve Scalise is recovering from a gunshot wound at MedStar Washington Hospital Center, where he came out of surgery at about noon.
The word came out at 7 a.m. New Orleans time that Scalise, who has been reelected five times to a House district in Metairie, had been shot on the baseball diamond in Alexandria, VA, near Washington while practicing for a GOP charity baseball game.
Scalise was on second base when the gunman, identified as 66-year-old James Hodgkinson of Belleville, IL, began unloading multiple rounds from a rifle described as an M4 carbine. Scalise dragged himself away from the diamond and into the outfield, but he basically had no shelter while his security team returned fire.
Four other people were wounded - including the gunman - who has since died.
There was a lot of emotion on Capitol Hill, where work nearly ground to a halt. Present Donald Trump called Scalise a fighter and a friend.
Scalise is listed in critical but stable condition.
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Actress-producer Priyanka Chopra has taken the top spot on Top Actors chart beating her ‘Baywatch’ co-stars Dwayne Johnson and Zac Efron.
A week after ranking on The Hollywood Reporter’s inaugural Top Actors chart at No.2, Priyanka replaced Johnson atop the newest tally.
The Top Actors chart is a ranking of the most popular actors on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and Google Plus, with global data provided by social media analytics company MVPindex.
The chart’s methodology blends social engagement on the platforms along with weekly additions of followers/subscribers. The latest tracking week ended on June 6.
Priyanka, who shot to fame in the US with the show ‘Quantico’, rises 2-1 on the chart, gaining in multiple metrics, including 98 per cent in Twitter mentions in the tracking week, reports hollywoodreporter.com.
Johnson and Efron rank at numbers 2 and 9, respectively.
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(WYCD) Set times have been revealed for the 36th annual 99.5 WYCD Hoedown, presented by RAM Trucks, at DTE Energy Music Theatre on Friday, June 1.
This year's Hoedown will feature main stage performances from Dierks Bentley, Brothers Osborne and LANCO.
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High Valley, Walker McGuire, Paulina Jayne, Tyler Rich, Jimmie Allen and Alan Turner will also be performing on second and third stages located in the DTE parking lot and The Pine Tap, an open-air beer garden which sits on an expensive deck inside DTE's West Entrance.
Doors open for this year's event at 3:30 p.m.
Check out the tentative set time schedule below:
Alan Turner - 3:30 p.m. (Pine Tap Stage)
Jimmie Allen - 4 p.m. (NIN Stage)
Paulina Jayne - 4:30 p.m. (Pine Tap Stage)
Walker McGuire - 5 p.m. (NIN Stage)
Tyler Rich - 5:30 p.m. (Pine Tap Stage)
High Valley - 6 p.m. (NIN Stage)
LANCO - 7:20 p.m. (Main Stage)
Brothers Osborne - 8:05 p.m. (Main Stage)
Dierks Bentley - 9:20 p.m. (Main Stage)
A man drowned Sunday afternoon while saving a child in Zebulon.
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Zebulon police said a 36-year-old man, who was not identified, swam out to help a young boy near the Little River dam at about 6:15 p.m.
"Our investigation, at this point, tells us there was s 7-year-old boy or 8-year-old boy that was swimming. The child got into some sort of trouble while swimming. This gentleman jumped in the water to try and help the boy and was able to help the boy get into more shallow water, but then he disappeared under the water himself," said Chief Timothy Hayworth with Zebulon police.
Police said two people jumped in to pull the man from the water and they began performing CPR. Emergency responders tried for an hour to resuscitate the man, but were unsuccessful.
"We really don't have those answers yet, but we do know he was attempting to do something heroic and in fact did. That [boy] is fine and has been checked out by EMS and is OK," Hayworth said.
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MIRPURKHAS: Citizens staged a protest against unannounced power breakdown in the city and other areas of the district on Wednesday.
They said that power supply was suspended without any announced schedule resultantly, people even in hot days faced great hardships. Business activities were suspended while water supply was disrupted to the city from water supply schemes, they added. Social and religious circles as well as civil society have strongly condemned the unannounced power breakdown even in severe hot days.–Staff Reporter
They demanded the Hesco to take immediate notice into this matter and ensure removal of breakdown and unannounced loadshedding without any delay otherwise masses would be compelled to launch massive protest campaign against the Hesco officers.
British Prime Minister Theresa May called on Tuesday, 18.04.2017, for an early election on June 8, motivating with a needed to strengthen her hand in Brexit talks with the European Union by shoring up support for PM’s departure from EU plan.
Standing outside her Downing Street office, May said she had been reluctant about asking parliament to back her move to bring forward the election from 2020, but decided it was necessary to win support for her ruling Conservative Party’s efforts to press ahead with Britain’s exit from the EU.
#Sterling regains lost ground as PM May calls early UK elections for June 8 #GBP pic.twitter.com/zWBSsjU61X — Mike Dolan (@reutersMikeD) April 18, 2017
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Are you an Indiana Pacers fan that lives (or lived) outside the United States? We would like to hear from you.
After seeing fans from Japan and China at the Indiana Pacers win over the Orlando Magic it got us thinking about how many fans of the team are outside of the US.
But instead of just thinking about it, we want to hear from you, the Indiana Pacers fans abroad.
We want to know what it is like to be a fan of a league well outside of your country (and time zone). Is it as easy as it is for American fans of the EPL and other European soccer leagues or does it require some real work to watch your favorite team?
How passionate are you? Do you have a group of fellow fans to enjoy games with — or maybe recreate the team’s best moments?
Fill out the form below and we’ll see where in the world we can find Indiana Pacers fans.
The Pacers will soon be headed abroad themselves. On January 12th, Indiana faces off with the Denver Nuggets in London.
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Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty has formed a campaign committee to run for his old job.
The two-term Republican governor announced Monday he created a campaign committee for the 2018 election. It's not official yet, as Pawlenty still needs to formally file for the office.
But it's the surest sign yet that Pawlenty plans to enter the race after starting to raise money recently. He says he'll make a final announcement soon.
Pawlenty would bring widespread recognition in Minnesota and unparalleled fundraising ability in the race to replace Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton. But his five years lobbying in Washington for the nation's biggest banks also brings political risk.
It would be a return to politics for Pawlenty, who left office in 2011 and ran a short-lived 2012 presidential campaign.
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Robert Plant had a special guest at his Royal Albert Hall show on Friday. It was none other than Akron’s’ own Chrissie Hynde. She also appears on his new album in a duet, which they did along with a seasonal Pretenders track. Watch above!
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LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A woman who attacking a high school classmate in Lincoln more than three years ago has waived a preliminary hearing to determine whether she violated her probation in the case.
19-year-old Sarah Piccolo appeared in Lancaster County District Court on Tuesday. Prosecutors are seeking to have her five-year probation sentence revoked after she was charged with arson late last year in an Omaha case. Police in Omaha say Piccolo set a fire in a Metropolitan Community College bathroom on Nov. 5. That case is pending a mental health evaluation for Piccolo.
If she’s found guilty of violating probation, she could get up to 20 years in prison for the 2013 stabbing of a Pius X classmate in a bathroom of the school.
Sunderland chief executive Martin Bain has had a busy few days - and it shows no sign of getting quieter.
For all the latest on the appointment of a new manager, plus transfer news, scroll down to our live blog and refresh.
Twins delivered minutes apart have different birth years
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Twins delivered 10 minutes apart at an Arizona hospital over the New Year's weekend have different birth years.
Phoenix TV station KNXV-TV reports (http://bit.ly/2i0Ib1q) that parents Holly and Brandon Shay welcomed their first son, Sawyer, into the world at 11:51 p.m. Saturday at Banner Hospital.
Their second son, Everett, arrived one minute after midnight on Sunday.
The father joked that Sawyer will tease his brother about being the older sibling.
The same thing happened over the weekend in San Diego.
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice says Nick Casey is no longer his chief of staff.
Justice issued a statement Monday announcing Casey's departure and said he wished more had been accomplished during the legislative session. Justice said he had "given this a lot of thought and going forward I just didn't see any pathway where it would work out."
Casey is a former state Democratic Party chairman and congressional candidate. Justice switched parties from Democrat to Republican on Aug. 3.
Casey is an attorney and certified public accountant and was treasurer of Justice's election campaign. He was appointed chief of staff soon after Justice was elected last fall.
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LEXINGTON, N.C. — A person was shot and injured inside a Lexington apartment Monday afternoon, according to Lexington police.
The shooting happened at 51 Jamaica Drive at 12:51 p.m., Lexington police said.
The victim, described only as an adult in their 20s, suffered life-threatening injuries.
The suspect or suspects were seen leaving the area in a white four-door sedan with tinted windows, heading north on Business 85.
No other information has been released about the shooting at this time.
Miami Marlins' Marcell Ozuna watches his solo home run during the fourth inning of the team's baseball game against the Oakland Athletics, Tuesday, June 13, 2017, in Miami. Lynne Sladky AP Photo
KHAIRPUR - A special judge of a banking court issued non- bailable warrants of 35 bank defaulters of Khairpur, including Ejaz Ali Manganhar, an employee of education department, a lady teacher Rubi Laghari, Zarai Taraqiyati Bank MCO Muhammad Yousuf Kanhar,ASI Muhammad Hassan Domki, Police Constable Mushtaq Shar, Allied Bank employee Nadir Ali Mahar, landlords Sardar Ali Shar, Najamuddin Malik, Abdul Qadir Channa, Allah Bux Shar, Mazoor Ahmed Shar, Irshad Ali Chang, Din Muhammad Chang, Muhammad Bux Rattar, Ali Arbab Shar, Zahoor Iqbal Soomro, owner of Kohinoor Cotton Factory Mazharuddin Siddiqee and his wife Meena Mazhar Siddiqee and Mazoor Hussain Malik.
They had received loans from different banks of Khairpur and did not pay them back nor even showed up in the court. Therefore, the court issued their non-bail able warrants and directed Khairpur police to arrest them and produce before the court handcuffed.
Charlottesville Victims Return To Scene Of Crime For Memorial
Charlottesville Victims Return To Scene Of Crime For Memorial
Marcus Martin, one of 19 injured victims in Saturday's deadly Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, returned to the scene of the protest bandaged and in a wheelchair.
Marcus was hurled in the air after a car driven by James Alex Fields plowed through a crowd of protesters, killing his friend, 32-year-old Heather Heyer.
Cameras caught the moment of impact where Marcus was struck. He suffered a broken leg after pushing his fiancee, Marissa Blair﻿, out of the way. Blair, who is hugging him in the photo above, worked with Heyer.
Hundreds gathered in Charlottesville Sunday at the memorial to pay tribute to Heyer.
Ralphie May Dead at 45 of Cardiac Arrest
Comedian Ralphie May Dead at 45 of Cardiac Arrest (UPDATE)
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1:50 PM PT -- TMZ has learned Ralphie died at a private residence in Vegas Friday morning. We're told he had been battling pneumonia for 6 weeks and died of cardiac arrest. Comedian Ralphie May died Friday at the age of 45 ... TMZ has learned.
Ralphie had been battling pneumonia over the last week, but kept performing his scheduled gigs in Las Vegas.
Ralphie's stand-up comedy career took off after he finished second on "Last Comic Standing" in 2003. Since then he's had several televised comedy specials -- mostly on Netflix and Comedy Central -- and he's continued touring, almost nonstop, around the country.
In 2015 he and his wife Lahna Turner, also a comedian, filed for divorce. Ralphie was devastated by the split and the ensuing custody battle over their 2 kids.
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Aaron Michael Joseph Cole, 31 of Rome, was jailed this week after police said he kicked and tackled a 33 year-old woman in front of their daughter.
Reports added that he then allegedly attempted to grab a 14 year-old’s telephone by slapping her hands and reaching for the device.
Cole is charged with simple battery and cruelty to children.
The victim in the case, Bridgett Cole, 23 of Rome, then proceeded to lie about the whereabouts of Cole to police.
She was also taken into custody and charged with hindering the apprehension of a criminal.
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s homicide detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the fatal drug overdose of a 26-year-old man at the West Hollywood home of prominent Democratic donor Ed Buck.
Sheriff Jim McDonnell said Monday that while coroner’s officials ruled Gemmel Moore’s July 27 death an accident, homicide detectives will be conducting a follow-up investigation based on “additional information.” He declined to elaborate.
Initial investigations by deputies and the Los Angeles County Coroner’s office did not flag anything suspicious in Moore’s death, sheriff’s Capt. Chris Bergner said, but the new probe was being launched “out of abundance of caution.”
Seymour Amster, an attorney representing Buck, said Monday that his client had “nothing to do with this young man’s tragic death.”
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Warpaint guitarist Theresa Wayman recently announced plans for a solo project under the name TT, with an album called LoveLaws dropping May 18. You can hear the album’s lead single, “Love Leaks,” below.
For LoveLaws, Wayman took a new approach to songwriting: writing for Warpaint usually involved a stream of consciousness process with little to no revision in order to maintain a raw and unfiltered sound. But as TT, Wayman worked on polishing her songs and ideas further in order to find her own sound. She cites Björk and the trip hop genre as major influences, as LoveLaws explores Wayman’s interest in beats, baselines, and samples.
Born and raised in Oregon, Wayman started playing with Warpaint in Los Angeles 14 years ago. The group has gone on to release three full-length, critically-acclaimed albums.
Officials at the Pompeii archaeological site have announced a dramatic new discovery, the skeleton of a man crushed by an enormous stone while trying to flee the explosion of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 A.D.
The legs of a skeleton emerge from the ground beneath a large rock believed to have crushed the victim's bust during the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in A.D. 79. Source: Associated Press
Pompeii officials released a photograph yesterday showing the skeleton protruding from beneath a large block of stone that may have been a door jamb that had been "violently thrown by the volcanic cloud."
The victim, who was over 30, had his thorax crushed. Archaeologists have not found the victim's head. Officials said the man suffered an infection of the tibia, which may have caused walking difficulties, impeding his escape.
Anthropologist Valeria Amoretti works with a brush on a skeleton of a victim of the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in A.D. 79. Source: Associated Press
(WXYZ) DETROIT - Two Detroit Police officers were injured in a late night shooting on the city's west side.
The incident happened around 11:45 p.m. local time after the two officers were responding to attempted break-ins at the home when a shot was fired through a window, according to police. One officer was hit in the face. The other was hit in the arm.
Police said they were taken to Sinai Grace Hospital.
The officer who was hit in the arm has already been released from the hospital. The other officer is in critical condition, police said.
A woman and her two sons, 19 years old and 14 years old, who live at the home were detained by police.
Police Chief James Craig said the 19-year-old fired the shot and may not have known who was at the door.
WALTHAM, Mass. (AP) Celtics coach Brad Stevens says Isaiah Thomas plans to play in Game 2 Tuesday night against the Chicago Bulls, then head to Washington state to be with his family and help complete funeral arrangements for his sister.
Thomas attended the team’s film session and short walk-through Monday, but did not speak with the media. Stevens says that after services for Thomas’ sister, the star guard intends to rejoin the team Friday for Game 3 in Chicago. The coach adds that all plans are subject to change depending on how Thomas feels.
Chyna Thomas died early Saturday in a one-car accident outside Tacoma, Washington. No funeral date is set, and Stevens says the Celtics organization hopes to attend.
Boston lost the opener of the seven-game series 106-102 on Monday.
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Jordan Eberhart says he was driving along First Avenue after 1 a.m. He was bringing passengers to downtown Cedar Rapids when he believes he saw a drunk driver. "It looked like maybe they passed out or something and they just floored it on the gas and veered off and hit a light pole.
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South Sudan bowed out of the 2017 Cecafa Senior Challenge Cup with their heads high after holding Burundi to a 0-0 draw in a Group B match, at Kakamega, Kenya.
The Bright Stars put up a better performance compared to that against Uganda where they lost 5-1.
The team should have got the win but a wasteful Aluc Akech Mabior coupled with some clinical saves from the Burundian keeper meant South Sudan finished bottom of group B with one point as Burundi joins Uganda in the Semi-finals.
Ethiopia who drew 1-1 with Uganda on Sunday joins South Sudan as they pack their bags to return home.
Next for the Bright Stars will the 2019 Africa Cup of Nation Qualifiers against Mali in September 2018 in Juba.
Bond revoked for suspect in Waffle House attack
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Nashville judge has revoked the bond of a man accused of killing four people at a Waffle House restaurant.
Court records show that a judge struck the $2 million bond for Travis Reinking until a hearing can be held Wednesday. The records did not give a reason why General Sessions Judge Michael Mondelli revoked the bond.
Reinking has been charged with four counts of criminal homicide. Police say the 29-year-old man opened fire outside the restaurant with an AR-15 rifle and then stormed the restaurant, wearing only a green jacket. Four other people were injured in the shooting.
An attorney listed as Reinking’s lawyer did not immediately respond to an email seeking comment.
DUBAI Feb 14 Dubai's Emaar Properties , builder of the world's tallest tower, reported a 56 percent rise in fourth-quarter net profit on Tuesday.
The developer, in which Dubai's government owns a minority stake, made a net profit of 1.61 billion dirhams ($438.4 million) in the three months to Dec. 31, it said in a statement.
That compares with a profit of 1.03 billion dirhams in the year-earlier period.
SICO Bahrain and EFG Hermes forecast Emaar would make a quarterly profit of 1.32 billion dirhams and 1.64 billion dirhams respectively. ($1 = 3.6723 UAE dirham) (Reporting by Tom Arnold; Editing by Adrian Croft)
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WHEN TWO (TOYS) BECOME ONE This LEGO-Built Nerf Gun Replica Is Fully Operational
Well actually, if you want to be perfectly on-brand, you've got to call them Nerf blasters, not Nerf guns. Considering that this is an unsanctioned marriage between two toy companies, just let it slide.
Friday and Saturday in Sikeston was the Feed My Starving Children event benefitting the Spread Hope Now organization.
318,000 meals were prepared in the two days.
The event was held at the Sikeston National Guard Armory.
SIMSBURY, Conn. (AP) - A 10-year-old cancer patient, who in December lived out his dream of meeting New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, has died.
Logan Schoenhardt’s story gained national attention during a social media campaign that brought the Connecticut boy’s wish to the attention of the Patriots and Brady. He died Monday, according to Ray Lagan, the head of the Masters School in Simsbury, where Logan was a fourth-grade student.
Logan visited with Brady at the team’s facility in Foxborough, Massachusetts, and was named the team’s honorary captain for their Dec. 4 win over the Los Angeles Rams.
Patriots owner Robert Kraft offered his condolences in a statement Tuesday, saying the team has met some great fans over the years, “but none that could rival Logan’s passion for the Patriots and his love for Tom Brady.”
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Daily Three-Evening' game
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Indiana Lottery's "Daily Three-Evening" game were:
0-5-7, SB: 6
(zero, five, seven; SB: six)
NEW YORK (AP) — Mario Batali is stepping down from daily operations at his restaurant empire following reports of sexual misconduct by the celebrity chef over a period of at least 20 years.
The online site Eater New York reported Monday that the incidents involve at least four women, three who worked for Batali. In a prepared statement sent to The Associated Press, Batali said the complaints match up with his past behavior.
A spokesperson for Batali & Bastianich Hospitality Group says an employee reported inappropriate behavior by Batali in October. The company told Eater it was the first formal complaint against Batali and that he was reprimanded and required to attend training.
ABC said Monday that it has asked Batali to step away from the show, "The Chew" while the allegations are investigated.
Audrina Patridge and Corey Bohan are attempting to make nice for the sake of their daughter.
The estranged couple appeared in court Friday and came to an agreement about how they’ll treat each other and their 1-year-old daughter Kirra, TMZ reports. Patridge had obtained a temporary restraining order against Bohan last month after a series of alleged domestic violence incidents.
The restraining order prevented him from contacting her or her parents, as well as prevented him from putting her under “surveillance.” Patridge realized Bohan had violated the restraining order when she noticed he had “installed cameras throughout the house: in the kitchen, living room, entryway and upstairs hallway,” documents previously obtained by Page Six revealed.
Their agreement comes a little more than a week after Patridge was spotted stepping out to collect young Kirra from Bohan.
Patridge filed for divorce in September after 10 months of marriage.
Colleen Macinnes started trembling when she realized she was a big prize winner on an Instant Classic Sapphire scratch ticket.
"When the numbers started matching, I couldn't believe what I was seeing," said the 72-year-old retired Windsor worker, who bought the ticket at Sobeys grocery store.
Macinnes then ran to the nearest store to find out exactly how much cash she had won. That's when the terminal machine froze and printed off a validation slip confirming her $500,000 winnings.
"I couldn't believe what was happening," she said. "I started shaking and got very emotional."
Her family did not believe the news when Macinnes first broke it to them. When they saw her in tears of joy, though, they started to believe her.
"Then I called my granddaughter and told her that her school was paid for and she didn't have to worry," Macinnes said. "I am so grateful to be able to help my family with this unbelievable gift and get myself a new car."
Raipur: Two villagers were killed allegedly by Naxals in Chhattisgarh’s Kondagaon district, police said today. The incident took place late last night in Aadnar village under Bayanar police station limits, Kondagaon Additional Superintendent of Police Maheshwar Nag told PTI.
As per preliminary information, a group of armed Naxals stormed into the village, located 40 kms away from Kondagaon town, and killed the two villagers, he said.
A police team was sent to the spot this morning, Nag said, adding further details are awaited. Yesterday Naxals had killed a contractor and torched four machines engaged in road construction work in Bijapur district of the state.
May 3 Centric Health Corp
* Centric Health announces signing of new 5-year credit facilities for completion of debt refinancing plan
* Centric Health Corp-Signed definitive agreements with syndicate of lenders providing for new credit facilities in an aggregate amount of up to $113.5 million
* Centric Health-New credit facilities made up of up to $100 million in senior secured facilities, $13.5 million in secured subordinated term credit facilities
* Centric Health Corp - Subject to satisfaction of certain conditions, company may increase senior secured facilities by an additional $25 million
* Centric Health Corp - Credit facilities will be used to refinance company's existing debt instruments Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
MATTOON, Ill. (WAND) – Police say they found weapons and drugs when they searched a couple’s house.
A search warrant served on March 16 at 7:30 pm. at an address in the 1400 block of Mattoon’s Wabash Avenue resulted in the arrests of Daniel Cook, 29, and Crystal Cobb, 29. Police say they seized .75 pounds of meth, digital scales, drug ledgers, packaging materials and two handguns. They say one of guns had a defaced serial number.
Police say the couple has imported as much as a pound of meth to distribute every month for the last year.
Both suspects face charges of possession of meth with intent to deliver, armed violence, drug trafficking, defacing the ID of a firearm and possession of a firearm without a FOID.
Cook and Cobb are both in the Coles County Jail.
A Gulfport Central Middle School mom made another appearance at the Gulfport School District School board meeting Monday night.
Alli reveals to Kaka that he plays badly when he thinks too much as Spurs star fronts launch for new adidas Predator He has endured an indifferent season so far
Quin recorded nine tackles and one forced fumble during Sunday's 24-21 victory over the Buccaneers.
Quin led the Lions in tackles Sunday and remains the tackle leader in the Detroit secondary. His three forced fumbles are also a team high, as well as a career high for the veteran safety. While his play has admittedly slipped in his age-31 campaign, Quin remains a high-floor fantasy option due to his activity around the line of scrimmage.
FLINT, Mich. (AP) -- Flint's mayor is poised to make a recommendation on where the Michigan city should get its drinking water on the long term, following a crisis that left the supply contaminated with lead.
Karen Weaver plans to make the announcement Tuesday.
She said last year that the city of 100,000 residents would stick with a plan to draw from a pipeline to Lake Huron that is still under construction. But she has been reevaluating that decision, partly to fulfill a requirement so Flint can receive $100 million in federal funding to address the man-made disaster.
Flint currently gets treated water from a Detroit-area system.
The city returned to that source in 2015 after it was discovered that Flint River water was not treated to reduce lead pipe corrosion for 18 months.
Is Danger Island heaven on Earth? The blowhards are back when Archer's new season premieres April 25 on FXX.
May 2 Baloise Holding Ltd
* Publication of definitive interim outcome of Baloise's successful takeover bid for Pax Anlage AG
* Additional acceptance period of ten trading days, during which public shareholders of Pax Anlage can accept offer, begins on 3 May 2017 and is likely to end on 16 May 2017
* Baloise's long-term equity investment in Pax Anlage at end of offer period stands at a total of 146,224 Pax Anlage shares, equating to 81.24 per cent of voting rights and share capital Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
A woman was rushed to hospital with serious injuries after a stabbing in Winnipeg on Sunday night.
Police were called to Maryland Street, just south of Broadway, around 10:30 p.m.
A woman was taken to hospital with serious injuries and a man was taken into custody, police said.
Police were still on the scene early Monday morning.
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Karrie Webb will be in the field for the 2018 U.S. Women’s Open thanks to a special exemption.
The USGA announced Monday that Webb would receive a special exemption into 2018’s contest, which will take place May 31-June 3 at Shoal Creek in Alabama.
“As a past champion, I’m very grateful and excited to accept the USGA’s special exemption into this year’s U.S. Women’s Open,” said Webb in a release. “I have always loved competing in the U.S. Women’s Open and being tested on some of the best courses in the country. I’m looking forward to playing in my 23rd consecutive championship and being tested again at Shoal Creek.”
Webb is a two-time U.S. Women’s Open winner, capturing the title in 2000 and ’01. Se Ri Pak was the last player to receive this special exemption, getting one for the 2016 event.
Webb is a 41-time winner on the LPGA and the last player to go back-to-back at the U.S. Women’s Open.
Kevin Durant has heard plenty of heckling in opposing arenas lately, what with his return to Oklahoma City on Saturday.
So he was quick to comment back when a Nuggets fan flung a “See you in the playoffs!” in his direction after Monday’s loss to the Nuggets.
Durant’s reply: “We’ll sweep your (expletive).”
Talk about sass.
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Golden State could very well face Denver in the playoffs.
If the season ended Monday, the top-seeded Warriors would host the eighth-seeded Nuggets in the opening round.
Sounds like Durant is ready to demolish Denver.
DUBAI—Tiny Qatar, cut off by its Arab neighbors, is trying to break out of its sudden isolation in ways that could reshape trade and transport in the region.
Qatar Airways, which already flies to 150 foreign destinations, plans to redeploy aircraft to serve new markets beyond the Middle East after Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Egypt severed diplomatic ties with Qatar last week and closed their air, sea and land...
Animal lovers are invited to dine out at some of Knoxville's best restaurants on Tuesday to support the Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley. When diners eat breakfast, lunch, dinner or have drinks at one of the participating restaurants as part of Paws on the Table, 15 percent of their purchase will go to HSTV and their efforts.
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I think people are making mountain of molehill. There's narrative that people in Bollywood are the worst&indulge in malpractices which isn't the case. She meant to say it takes place in all industries, why is Bollywood being singled out?: Richa Chadda, on Saroj Khan #CastingCouch pic.twitter.com/m2omh0n6tN
A California group called Tonto Corp. has paid $7.9 million - or $52,341 per acre for 151.6 acres in Mesa for the development of a business park at the Loop 202 freeway and Sossaman Roads.
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Following in the grand tradition of Bruno Mars, Britney Spears, Pitbull, Cher, and Lady Gaga, Blink-182 have announced a 16-date residency in Las Vegas. The performances, hosted at the Palms Casino, will begin May 26 and run on select weekends through November 17. While Tom DeLonge may be in Nevada for some UFO research with Harry Reid, he will not be joining the band for their performances. In his stead, Matt Skiba will perform guitar and vocals.
“When the Palms asked us to do a residency here in Vegas, we said ‘Absolutely!’” Mark Hoppus said in a statement. “Now, we just have to cast our showgirls, create our set list — a true throwback of Vegas classics with Sinatra, Liberace. Maybe we can even marry someone on stage … The possibilities in Vegas are endless.”
The “Kings of the Weekend” shows will feature songs from across the band’s 25-year career, as well as songs from their 2016 album California.
Blink-182 Las Vegas Residency Shows
May 26-27
June 8-9, 15-16, 23-24
October 26-27
November 2-3, 9-10, 16-17
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The Great American Eclipse of 2017 is coming, and there's nothing that can stop it.
Except clouds.
But to heck with any pessimistic weather forecast you might see. Let's assume clear skies and a sun that's ready, willing and able to be eclipsed wherever you and the millions planning to gather along the 70-mile-wide path from Oregon to South Carolina to watch will be.
Here's what you need to know:
A Canberra man will face court on Tuesday morning charged with drug trafficking after police searched a home in Crace on Monday, and allegedly found methamphetamine and cash.
The search was sparked by a traffic stop of a car leaving the residence last week, which police allege turned up heroin and cash in the vehicle.
An investigation followed, resulting in members of the Gungahlin Police Station searching the Crace home and arresting a 32-year-old man.
He was charged with one count of possess a prohibited substance, two counts of traffic in controlled drug other than cannabis and one count of possess drug of dependence.
He will face the ACT Magistrates Court.
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BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — A coach in the lower divisions of Argentine soccer quit after being threatened at gunpoint by a benched player.
Coach Cristian Neira of the Escuela Presidente Roca club, in one of the regional lower divisions in the Cordoba province north of Buenos Aires, quit after midfielder Cesar Pagani pulled a gun during training and demanded to be included in the starting lineup on Thursday, said Emeterio Farias, president of the Cordoba Soccer League.
"The coach quit," Farias said in an interview with Radio Suquia on Friday. "The player threatened him with a gun during training. There's another kid who is playing (in the starting lineup) and the coach thinks he is better, and he has the right to decide who plays."
Farias said Neira decided not to press charges out of fear, but said he reported the incident to the police.
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A Twitter troll has mocked former Rangers star Fernando Ricksen’s battle with motor neurone disease.
He posted a comment after Hibs beat Rangers 3-2 at Ibrox on Saturday.
The user, calling himself Dale Lovell, replied to a tweet made by a Rangers fan and took a shot at the ex-player, who uses a wheelchair. He said: “Fernando Ricksen had more chance walking today than yous did beating us.”
Dale Lovell is thought to be the social media name used by Hibs fan Dale Pryde, who was convicted of trying to punch Rangers captain Lee Wallace during the 2016 Scottish Cup final pitch invasion.
Gonzalez is not in Monday's lineup against the Diamondback, Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register reports.
Gonzalez's absence from the lineup likely has to do with the fact that they are facing a left-hander in Robbie Ray, which explains why Joc Pederson has been given the day off as well. He is a good bet to be back in action on Tuesday when the Dodgers face Shelby Miller.
Westmont Hilltop schools in Cambria County are closed following a social media threat to harm students.
In a statement, Superintendent Timothy Williams on Monday said Upper Yoder Police are trying to determine the credibility of the threat. However, because the process is ongoing Williams decided to close all the schools.
Williams says he took the action in the interest of student safety.
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NORTH East fire brigades will soon be better equipped to conduct emergency rescues thanks to a new piece of life-saving equipment stationed at Wangaratta CFA.
The high-tech ‘pod’ carries equipment designed to help emergency responders conduct rescues that involve steep angles, high angles, confined spaces or trenches.
Leading firefighter Robert Skase of Wangaratta Fire Brigade said he was delighted by the arrival of the new equipment at the Wangaratta Fire Brigade.
“This piece of equipment will service the whole eastern half of the state,” he said.
“The pod was given to Wangaratta CFA because our location in the North East gives us a greater ability to access the high country areas in a timely manner.”
The new ‘pod’ will be used by the upper northeast rescue team, which includes members from Wodonga, Mt Beauty, Bright and Myrtleford.
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Nottinghamshire fire service tweeted the good news: "Mole rescuers! Luther has rescued a mole from the fire and released it in a safe environment."
Firefighter Luther Sweeney, from Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service, rescued the helpless critter from the inferno yesterday, setting him free on un-singed moorland.
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Glenn Ryan tweeted: "Best firefighters in the world and true heroes. No animal too small to save. Bravo."
Meanwhile, Facebook user Natalie Marshall wrote: "How cute! Mole saved from moor fires. Oh god I want to hug that fireman. What a star."
Another, Janice Roome, said: "You men are so amazing fighting the fires!!!! Also looking out for wildlife as well keep safe all of you."
Pat Lilley added: "Arr well done. Keep up the excellent work out there. You must all be totally shattered. Keep well."
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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) - Tony Armstrong scored 16 points and Alabama State held off Alabama A&M for a 57-55 victory on Saturday night.
Reginald Gee's 3-pointer gave the Hornets had a nine-point lead with about six minutes remaining before Quinterian McConico and De'Ederick Petty scored four points each for an 8-0 spurt that pulled Alabama A&M to 55-54 with 1:26 left. Gee made a pair of free throws and McConico made 1 of 2 from the line to make it 57-55 with 45 seconds to go.
Petty forced a turnover with 16 seconds to play, but Matthew Cotton missed a jumper with three seconds left to seal it for Alabama State.
Gee and Rodney Simeon had 13 points apiece for Alabama State (4-13, 2-3 Southwestern Athletic Conference).
Petty scored 19 points and McConico had 18 with a game-high nine rebounds to lead Alabama A&M (1-15, 1-4).
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MARSEILLE, France, July 4 (Reuters) - Witness accounts point to the death of HNA Group's Wang Jian in southern France being an accident, police said on Wednesday.
"He stood on the edge of a sharp drop to get his family to take a picture of him and fell," said lieutenant-colonel Hubert Meriaux of the Vaucluse gendarmerie force, adding that Wang fell 15 meters off a wall.
"Witness accounts point to a likely accident," Meriaux said, adding that an autopsy would be carried out to determine the cause of death. (Reporting by Jean-Francois Rosnoblet Writing by Ingrid Melander; editing by Michel Rose)
A Chipata-bound Zambia-Malawi first bus from Lusaka has been involved in a road accident in Chongwe area.
Several passengers have been injured although no deaths have been recorded.
Medical personnel from Chongwe Health Post has arrived at the scene to give first aid care.
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SPOKANE, Wash. -- A Washington state representative from Spokane has pleaded guilty to reckless driving, stemming from a DUI ticket in February.
Authorities said Representative Tim Ormsby lost control of his vehicle and rolled it into a neighbor's yard near Olympia.
Tests show his blood-alcohol content was between .11 and .09.
In exchange for the guilty plea, he received a fine of nearly $950, two years of supervision and he must meet with victims of DUI cases.
Ormsby has worked in the state Legislature since 2003. He currently serves as chair of the House Appropriations Committee, which writes the House version of the state’s operating budget.
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Every person is clever in different ways, but there are some things that should definitely be common knowledge by now.
Every person is clever in different ways, but there are some things that should definitely be common knowledge by now.
12 little things that people think should be common knowledge
Reddit user Paxelic asked people on the website for their little pieces of knowledge they assumed everyone else knew as well… and some of the answers were quite unexpected.
Here are 12 of the best, that might leave you just a little bit smarter. 1. People should definitely be more knowledgeable about twins.
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President Donald Trump continues to turn up the heat on trade, a tactic that he insists will result in better deals for the American people. But the president’s rhetoric has economists concerned about a trade war.
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A government official says the suspect in the Virgini... Republican Ed Gillespie has narrowly won his party's nomination in Virginia's race for governor, eking out a victory against an ardent supporter of President Donald Trump. Republican Ed Gillespie has narrowly won his party's nomination in Virginia's race for governor, eking out a victory against an ardent supporter of President Donald Trump.
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Stoke boss Mark Hughes hopes to clinch a loan deal for Paris St Germain striker Jese Rodriguez.
Press Association Sport understands officials from the Potteries club are locked in negotiations with the Ligue 1 outfit about the 24-year-old and are optimistic they can reach an agreement which would bring the former Real Madrid player to the Bet365 Stadium.
Jese, who cost PSG almost £22million last summer, has made just one league start for the French side to date and spent the second half of last season on loan at Las Palmas.
Then-Middlesbrough head coach Aitor Karanka had hoped to bring him to England in January, but the Teessiders were unable to complete a deal.
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BURNABY, B.C. — RCMP say more than a dozen people protesting the expansion of the Trans Mountain pipeline have been arrested at a construction site in Burnaby, B.C.
A B.C. Supreme Court judge granted the company an injunction last week restricting protesters from entering within five metres of two terminal work sites.
Mounties say 13 people were arrested and later released for breaching the injunction by late Monday afternoon while one other person was arrested for obstructing a police officer.
The incident follows the arrest of at least 28 demonstrators under the banner Protect the Inlet after they zip-tied themselves to a gate at the site over the weekend.
A spokesperson for Protect the Inlet said then that protesters will continue to loudly voice their opposition to the project.
April 20 Eurofins-Cerep:
* Reported on Wednesday FY revenue of 23.4 million euros ($25.10 million) versus 22.5 million euros year ago
* FY operating result is a profit of 1.63 million euros against a profit of 0.99 million euros in 2015
* The net result in 2016 is a profit of 2.49 million euros against a profit of 1.81 million euros in 2015.
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May 3 Global air freight demand in March rose 14 percent, the strongest since October 2010, boosted by an uptick in world trade and strong export orders, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) said on Wednesday.
"Optimism is returning to the industry as the business stabilizes after many years in the doldrums. There is, however, still much lost ground to recover while facing the dual headwinds of rising fuel and labor costs," said IATA Director General and CEO Alexandre de Juniac.
Air freight demand, measured in freight tonne kilometres, was primarily driven by increased shipment of silicon materials used in high-value consumer electronics devices, such as smartphones.
Available capacity rose 4.2 percent in March, meaning that load factors rose by 4.1 percentage points to 47.4 percent.
Last week, Germany's Lufthansa reported its first operating profit since 2008 due to improved demand at its air freight division. (Reported by Evangelo Sipsas; Editing by Thyagaraju Adinarayan)
Published on Dec 11, 2017
Spanish Rhythmic Gymnast Almudena Cid performs in the individual ribbon competition to the sound of an instrumental version of "Nessun Dorma" at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.
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Morgan's bill would repeal the provisions of the general laws that created the "Rhode Island Bridge Replacement, Reconstruction and Maintenance Fund Act of 2016," also known as "RhodeWorks, which will impose tolls on large commercial trucks. RhodeWorks is the road-improvement funding plan proposed by Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo, which calls for the repair of the state's deteriorating bridges.
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The Rockford mayoral election is just a few weeks away, and WREX wants to make sure voters know about the issues and candidates up on the ballot.
This Wednesday, 13 News will host a mayoral debate between the four candidates running: Rudy Valdez (I), Ronnie Manns (I), Brian Leggero (R) and Tom McNamara (D).
The event will take place at the Burpee Center at Rockford University from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.
WREX anchors Sean Muserallo and Kristin Crowley will be panelists for the event, which is free and open to the public.
A British soldier has died in Iraq, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has said.
The soldier was from the 2nd Battalion the Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment, a statement from the MoD revealed.
(Chris Radburn/PA)
It continued: “The death occurred in Taji, Iraq, following an incident that is currently under investigation, but we can confirm that it was not as a result of enemy activity.”
CONWAY, S.C. -- A South Carolina family got a big surprise over Memorial Day weekend.
Airman Tywan Lawson hadn't been home to Conway, about 30 minutes northwest of Myrtle Beach, in nearly five years. He worked with police to arrange a surprise reunion, and the department aired it live on Facebook last Saturday.
You can tell the military man was pretty nervous in the video shot by Tyres Knox Nesmith. But all the jitters were worth it; the entire family went nuts when they saw him.
Welcome home, Airman Lawson, and thank you for your service!
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Editor: Wilkes-Barre seems to be apathetic when it comes to voting. A city with over 40,000 people could only muster around 6,000 votes for mayor. Then everyone wants to complain about the direction the city is headed in or our financial situation. This goes the same for school board. The current situation can make or break our city. The possibility of schools moving out of the city can do irreparable damage to our neighborhoods, tax base and children. We need everyone to vote. We need someone to listen, someone who will embrace outside-the-box thinking and has a stake in the district.
Missy Etzle Patla is the candidate who will do those things. She is dedicated, will work with the city and citizens to find the best way to move forward. A vote for Missy is a vote for our children. Please don’t pull just straight party line. Do your research on the issues that matter to you. Vote Missy Etzle Patla.
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NEW DELHI: Former Congress leader Narayan Rane , who recently floated the Maharashtra Swabhiman Paksha MSP ), announced Friday in Sindhudurg that his party will be joining the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance The BJP is expected to make him a minister in the forthcoming Maharashtra cabinet reshuffle. The former Congress leader had met Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday during which talks were held on what portfolio he was likely to get.Rane told reporters that the BJP and Fadnavis will decide on his portfolio. He added that he would soon make party appointments.These would be a mix of close supporters and former Congress party workers. Rane said he’s not opposed to the Shiv Sena but only its ideology and that he has yet to decide who his political enemy is.The former Congress leader had resigned from the party last month alleging stepmotherly treatment and denying him the chief minister’s post in spite of numerous promises.
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Golfers conclude regular season
CARLINVILLE (Oct. 5, 2017) – The regular season for boys and girls golf concluded Thursday afternoon with a meet at Carlinville Country Club.
In girls play, the Cavaliers lost a tight battle against Carrollton. The Hawks shot a 204 to the Cavaliers 208. Carlinville is 12-7 in dual play this season.
CHS’ Ali Hurley was still the medalist, shooting a round of 46. Sydney Cania followed with a 53; Karli McCaherty 54; Elsa Mefford 55; Macy Walker 57 and Cara Emery 59.
On the boys side, Payton Jamieson led Carlinville with a 45; Jay Rosentreter 50; Tom Sanson 52; Ryan Haschmeyer 58; Reagan Kulenkamp 61; and Gabe Green 64.
The Cavaliers finished 6-25 in duals shooting a team score of 205. Hillsboro had a 175 and Carrollton a 188, led by Robinson, the medalist of the meet with a 40. East Alton-Wood River finished with a 218.
Regional play for the boys team was Tuesday at Fox Prairie Golf Course in Windsor. The girls golf regionals is Oct. 4 at Lincoln Greens in Springfield.
The RCMP Serious Crime Unit is investigating after a body was found in a downtown parking lot in Nanaimo Monday morning.
Few details have been released but police said the discovery of the dead man was made at about 8 a.m. by a customer of the business, who then called the RCMP.
Both the Serious Crime Unit and BC Coroners Service were notified and are investigating the death.
Nanaimo RCMP Cst. Gary O’Brien said the investigation is only in the preliminary stages and at this time, there is no other information available.
The story will be updated when more information is released.
A New Port Rickey man was fatally struck early Monday morning on U.S. 19 near Ridge Road in Port Richey, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Around 1:45 a.m., Larry Caswell, 54, was driving a 2015 Chevrolet pickup truck south on U.S. 19 in the center lane approaching Ridge Road, and had a green traffic signal, troopers said.
About the same time, troopers said an unidentified woman, 47, also of Port Richey, was not in a crosswalk when she stepped in front of the pickup truck north of the intersection.
The woman died at the scene, troopers said. Caswell was not injured.
It is not known whether alcohol was a factor in the incident, troopers said.
× Mother, boyfriend appear in court after overdose death of 2-year-old boy
CLEVELAND– A couple charged in the overdose death of a 2-year-old Cleveland boy appeared in court on Tuesday.
John Hines, Jr., 33, took illegal drugs to the house of his girlfriend, 24-year-old Tessa Gadd, on March 3, according to court documents. That’s when Gadd’s young son, Lorenzo Ealom, Jr., consumed Suboxone, which is a medication prescribed to heroin addicts to help with their addiction.
They did not take the boy for treatment. Instead, Lorenzo was dropped off at day care and was later taken by ambulance to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The toddler had a high dosage of cough medicine and Benadryl in his system, along with indications of prior cocaine ingestion.
Gadd and Hines were charged with involuntary manslaughter. The case was bound over to Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court.
Court documents said they are both being held at the Cuyahoga County Jail. Bond was set at $800,000 for Gadd and $100,000 for Hines.
The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce announces it will be hosting the 3rd Annual Job and Career Fair on March 15 at Shelbyville High School. The public is welcome to attend this free event.
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Callan Youth Club are training to take part in a Lip Sync battle event with Spanish students also joining the group for the year ahead.
The Youth Club started back on September 15.
Organiser, Rachel Kirby Murray, said: “It was so lovely to welcome all the new members as well as the returning members from last year.”
The club are taking part in the Lip Sync Battle event in the Lyrath Estate Hotel on November 3 and the training has already kicked off.
Rachel added: “Throughout the coming year the Club will also be involved in various Community Projects, this is a wonderful opportunity for the members to help out and enhance the Callan Community.”
New members are welcome and for more information please contact Rachel on: 086 361 6056
Jose Mourinho is watching Austria vs Russia at the stadium tonight.
Marko Arnautovic has assisted the only goal in the game so far. pic.twitter.com/ZSoxFODk9G
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - The University of Illinois has plans to hire hundreds of professors over the next five years.
Rising student enrollment and slow faculty growth are listed as reasons for the massive hiring effort.
It will be hiring at all three campuses.
UI had to be conservative with hiring during a two-year budget crisis.
The three chancellors have been asked to draw up a five-year plan to bring in more staff to accommodate the growing student population.
Near the end of last week’s USD 428 Board of Education meeting at the District Education Center in Great Bend, Superintendent Khris Thexton announced the contributions given to the school district.
The Great Bend High School Panther Booster Club shelled out nearly $10,000 for a couple of sports. While the majority of the contribution went to the wrestling program, $500 was given to Panther bowling team for team bowling balls.
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The school board accepted the donations for the bowling team and wrestling team from Booster Club. $9,495 went to the wrestling team for a competition-wrestling mat.
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He hit a three-run homer Sunday to get the Mariners back in the game early. He made a home run saving catch to rob the Rangers of a go-ahead blast late.
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Savannah's annual Geekend conference brought out some cutting-edge tech and creative visionaries on Saturday.
Attendees enjoyed speakers, panels, and workshops over the two-day gathering where they were able to share ideas and talk about the latest trends in technology.
Representatives from many of Savannah's growing community of innovative companies were also on hand.
"It also helps if you own a business and you're trying to attract talent to Savannah, it's helpful for you to be able to say there [are] things like Geekend and there's other people and there's all these other meet-ups and activities," said Blake Ellis, the Director of Creative Coast, a sponsor of the event. "It's just a little easier to talent people to Savannah, if the talent feel like there's cool things going on."
This is the seventh year that Geekend has been held.
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Wednesday, President Donald Trump signed the ‘right to try act’ which gives terminally ill patients the right to use experimental medications that have not yet been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
“Today I am proud to keep another promise to the American people as I sign the Right to Try legislation into law,” said Trump. “We’re going to be saving tremendous numbers of lives.”
The President held the signing at the White House and was joined by Vice President Pence, Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar, FDA Deputy Commissioner Anna Abram and FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, along with several “brave Americans” battling ALS, muscular dystrophy and other life-threatening conditions.
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The Roots, the Grammy-award-winning band that regularly brings you renditions of popular songs using classroom instruments, have partnered up with Amazon to develop two children's series.
"South Street Sounds" is the working title of an animated series about three best friends who form a band. A live-action show is also being explored.
The Roots recorded the music for the upcoming show and, as musicians who fell in love with music at a young age, they hope to inspire the same in young kids.
Amazon, no stranger to developing original content, recently launched its pilot season. There's no word on when to expect the new series from the Roots. The company did not respond to a request for comment.
Charges have been laid against the father of a three-year-old boy who died after being left in a hot vehicle last week in Burlington.
The toddler was pronounced dead on scene in the Crossroads Centre (where 100 Huntley St. is produced) parking lot on North Service Road just after 5:30 p.m. May 23.
He’d reportedly been left in an SUV for some time.
Shaun Pennell, 37, of Burlington has been charged with criminal negligence causing death and failing to provide the necessaries of life.
Brackets are filled and games are set: That’s where our March Madness expertise begins and ends. This month marks an annual set of college basketball games that will likely trend on Twitter and take over watercooler chat in the coming weeks. Although the tournament and basketball, in general, don’t get our pulses racing, we’re always here for courtside celebrity sightings.
It’s where A-listers such as Beyoncé, Rihanna, and Bella Hadid let their hair down and deliver attainable beauty inspo, like a low-maintenance hairdo or minimal makeup with a pop of color. And we can’t think of a better time or reason to look back at some of their fiercest looks on the sidelines. Check them out ahead.
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) – The Jefferson County Teachers' Association organized a rally bright and early Monday morning outside Atherton High School.
Teachers, parents and students united to send a message to Frankfort.
Cuts to education or teachers' benefits are not an option, they say.
"We show our dedication every single day of the week," Atherton teacher William Tucker said. "We need everyone in Frankfort to keep their promises, the things they've been telling us all of our careers that are guaranteed to us."
Added fellow teacher Michael Kluemper: "I think it is super important to stand up for everybody who is a state worker, teacher, we are all in this together. We've all put in together for this."
The group then held a walk-in, showing support for a state budget that funds public education, retirement security and healthcare for all educators.
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Volkswagen Group Chief Digital Officer Johann Jungwirth sits inside a Volkswagen Sedric, a self-driving concept pod, while introducing the vehicle ahead of the Auto China 2018 at the Volkswagen Future Center Asia office in Beijing, Tuesday, April 24, 2018. Auto China 2018, the global industry's biggest sales event, will start on Wednesday. Andy Wong AP Photo
The loss of the federal income tax deduction for state and local taxes paid would mean a loss of about $21,500 in write-offs for the average New Jersey taxpayer.
An analysis of the Internal Revenue Service’s 2015 Statistics of Income data, which counts all tax returns filed in 2016, the vast majority of which were for the 2015 tax year, shows that the amount New Jerseyans subtracted for state income and sales taxes and for local property taxes comprised nearly 70 percent of their total itemized deductions of $31,185. Other common deductions include home mortgage interest, medical expenses, and charitable contributions. (Read More).
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If you still have a sliver of hope that you'll end up happily ever after with your teen crush, Kevin Jonas, it's time you press pause on Lines, Vines and Trying Times.
The eldest JoBro posted a beautiful family photo to Instagram on Monday (April 17) showing his daughters, Valentina and Alena, cradled in their happy parents' arms and wearing their Easter Sunday best (and big smiles). "So blessed to have these girls in my life always supporting everything I have done and everything that's coming," Jonas captioned. "Couldn't do it without you." D'aww!
He also shared a sweet pic and caption with wife Danielle: "Love this girl." Meanwhile, Danielle posted a video of her hubby's untraditional Easter gift — no chocolate bunnies involved. Seriously, why is this family so cute?!
Migrants are sending home billions of dollars more than they did a decade ago - and the rate of growth in remittances is almost double the increase in migration, according to a U.N. report released Wednesday. The report commissioned by the International Fund for Agricultural Development says that remittances increased by 51 percent during the decade from 2007 to 2016 while migration rose by 28 percent and population in the home countries of migrants grew by 13 percent. The Rome-based U.N. agency which fights poverty in rural areas said the...
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Team News: Aguero, Silva left out as Guardiola makes changes for Man City
Pep Guardiola has surprisingly left Sergio Aguero and David Silva out of his starting XI for the clash with Burnley as Manchester City aim to bounce back from a potentially damaging defeat to Liverpool.
City dropped out of the top four and find themselves 10 points behind Premier League leaders Chelsea after losing 1-0 at Anfield on Saturday.
Aguero has been replaced in the line-up for the clash with Clarets by Kelechi Iheanacho.
Silva, John Stones and Pablo Zabaleta are also dropped to the bench, with Jesus Navas, Gael Clichy and Bacary Sagna picked to start at Etihad Stadium.
Burnley are 11th in the table and have won their last two matches, as they seek revenge for a 2-1 loss in the corresponding fixture at home to City in November.
Today’s Headlines
America before Earth Day: What a mess (NY Times)
For Earth Day, Trump ended ability of parks to ban sales of water in plastic bottles (EcoNews)
SANDAG holds public workshops on transportation plans (Patch)
Third lane opens on Richmond San Rafael Bridge during commute hours (Marin Independent Journal)
Big rig hits message sign on highway 99 near Galt, spills boulders (Sacramento Bee)
Bill allowing BART to build housing near its stations moves forward (MPA) APA digs in to oppose it–because local control (Planetizen)
Political intrigue, the BOE’s redistricting, and the gas tax (Capitol Weekly)
Federal court overturns delay on fines for not meeting auto efficiency standards (Electrek)
Federal regulation on autonomous vehicles might be “petering out” after crashes (Jalopnik)
What’s behind falling transit ridership (Ethan Elkind)
CA legislative leaders are not really committed to transparency on harassment claims (LA Times)
More California headlines at Streetsblog LA and Streetsblog SF
When the temperature rises, appetites can fall.
That’s the time to turn to fresh chilled soups, says Fiona Roberts.
Gazpacho and friends. And more.
Having survived a public demonstration of delicious chocolate tarts with ground almond crusts in sweltering heat at the Adelaide Central Market, Fiona also shared on Gastronaut how to make soft chocolate mousse with hidden crunch.
And tips on avoiding the hazards of exploding cans of sweetened condensed milk.
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Granny’s Kitchen on Friday, Feb. 2, 2018, the final day of business for the restaurant in Fort Pierce. Owners Hassie Russ and husband Charlie are closing their restaurant to retire after being in business for 43 years in the same location on Avenue D. "I'm sad, after being her that long I'm sad," Hassie Russ said. "It's just time to go. My kids keep saying momma go home while you are healthy, why you can do something else, while you can enjoy some of the things you want to do." ERIC HASERT/TCPALM
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One morning in 1947 Harchet, a Sikh man, was told to start walking. He ended up walking, like hundreds of others, for 11 days.
As they went through village after village on that long walk from Pakistan to India, more and more people joined them. It was a dangerous route, along which many people were killed.
Told for the first time, these are the personal stories of horror and humanity from when British rule in India came to a dramatic and violent end, and two nations were born.
Rome, December 11 - Francesco Totti said Monday's draw for the Champions League last 16 was relatively kind to AS Roma but stressed that the Serie A side will not underestimate Shakhtar. "We have to say that, given who was left available to us, at the end it went reasonably well for us," said former Roma and Italy great Totti, who retired as a player last season and now is a director for the club. "But we won't underestimate Shakhtar in any way: they are a strong side physically and technically. Especially at home they are very formidable. "It will be a difficult tie and, as we always know, the further you go in the competition the harder the tests are".
Distinctive tricycle taken in Honiton
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Police are appealing for help from the public after a tricycle belonging to a disabled Honiton man was stolen.
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Sergeant Mat Helm said the distinctive pedal-powered vehicle, bearing a licence plate reading ‘Chris 5’, was taken between 2.30pm on Sunday (February 12) and Monday morning from outside Rookwood House.
He said the owner uses it for getting around and as a source of enjoyment and he believes it was taken as a prank – but police are now treating it as a theft.
Anyone who finds the trike is asked to call 101 or take it to Honiton Police Station, if practical.
One person is dead following a shooting early this morning in Huntington. It happened just before 12:30 at an apartment in the 1300 block of 5th Avenue. Police say the shooter fled the scene, no arrests have been made.
Newcastle owner Mike Ashley came close to agreeing a sale of the club with Amanda Staveley’s PCP Capital Partners until he publicly broke off communication, labelling them “time-wasters”.
PCP’s highest bid was for £350million, but the final £50m was only to be paid if Newcastle qualified for the Champions League.
While talks have broken down in the past few months, another bid is expected to be lodged if Newcastle secure their place in the Premier League for another year.
Staveley spoke highly of the club and the city as a whole in a recent interview but she could face some shock competition.
Looking to improve your diet in the New Year? Here are a few places that can help with everything from portion control to convenient eating.
Opening day for the Jay’s is just around the corner (March 29) and you’ll want to go to the game hungry!
MLB just announced the new menu items you’ll be able to get at the Rogers Centre for the 2018 season. And cookie dough in a cup will be a thing!
Astros, Blue Jays & Phillies fans will be able to buy cookie dough in a cup this season pic.twitter.com/d1QoLaYhDA — Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) March 14, 2018
For those of us who are vegan or can’t eat dairy, behold the Vegan’Achos!
These look amazing! Korean Beef Tacos!
NEW Korean Beef Taco Trio at @BlueJays: Korean Beef, Cilantro + Slaw (Cred: @AramarkSports) 🌮🌮 pic.twitter.com/i1cgGuaf8u — Kari Steele (@KariVanHorn) March 14, 2018
I would go to a game just for the food. Seriously. The baseball is just a bonus!
The Vietnam War was still going on 50 years ago in 1968, and that same year in Peculiar, people were burying a piece of history – a time capsule that was opened Monday.
It's the stone slab Jim Hendrick watched his town bury when he was just a boy.
"I was 12 years old. I remember they had a parade," he said.
A 50-year-old time capsule was hidden eight feet underground near Peculiar's three-legged water tower.
Celebrating the town's 100 year anniversary, the city's predecessors included newspapers, old letters, centennial programs and a sealed can of homemade bread.
"I think the Sears and Roebucks catalogs were interesting," Mayor Holly Stark said.
Stark says Peculiar is still growing and thriving five decades later.
"We're still a great little small town just as we were 50 years ago," she said.
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Few actors can steal scenes from Vin Diesel and Jason Statham, but this young man from Georgia pulled it off: "We were all like, 'Oh my God, did he just do that?'" Fate of the Furious got an unexpected dose of adorable, courtesy of a scene-stealing young actor with an infectious smile. The film included the surprise revelation that Dom had a son with Elena he never knew about.
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Lopetegui: Morata must earn World Cup spot
Spain coach Julen Lopetegui insisted Alvaro Morata can still make his World Cup squad despite the forward being left out for upcoming friendlies.
The Chelsea forward was not included in the squad for matches against Germany and Argentina on March 23 and 27 respectively.
But with the World Cup still three months away, Lopetegui said Morata could still work his way back into his plans – by showing his best form for Chelsea.
"Of course Morata has a lot of possibilities to go to the World Cup and he knows it," he told El Partidazo de COPE on Monday.
"He has to show these months the player he is inside."
Morata has scored just 13 goals in 39 games for Chelsea this season, with his campaign hampered by injuries.
× FAA says it won’t regulate amount of airline legroom
Federal regulators are rejecting the idea of setting minimum standards for airline seats and legroom as a safety measure.
The Federal Aviation Administration said Tuesday that it saw no immediate safety issue that requires new regulations.
The FAA is responding to a group called FlyersRights, which had gone to court to prod the FAA to act.
The group says cramped planes combined with the larger size of today’s passengers means that planes can’t be evacuated in 90 seconds, as required.
The FAA turned down FlyersRights once before, but last year an appeals court ordered the FAA to take another look at the issue.
Hoshizaki America has incorporated energy-efficient LED lights to illuminate the inside of its stainless-steel countertop refrigerated display cases. Available in a variety of sizes, the cases feature a curved front glass display, and the side breathing, self-contained refrigeration unit can be configured to the right or left side. All models include a NSF-approved thermometer, 5.6-inch plate display on top, and full complement of interior food mount plates with radius grooves. The display cases feature a large front to back interior (11 inches) and sliding-glass entry doors that give operators easy access to the entire refrigerated compartment.
Aidan (played by Shayne Ward) will leave the residents of Coronation Street confused when he makes some very generous gestures.
The Underworld boss is set to surprise Summer Spellman (Matilda Freeman) and Liam Connor with treats following his promotion.
Summer will ask Aidan for a job at the factory as a cleaner in a bid to earn some extra pocket money.
Unfortunately, despite impressing Aidan during her work experience, he confesses he can’t give her a permanent job.
As he sees how upset the youngster is he decides to surprise her with a gift.
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LinkedIn's latest research finds that just over half of working professionals in the U.S. say their jobs are stressful. As a result, plenty of people are feeling the physical, mental and emotional toll of that stress.
"We will spend 90,000 hours of our lives working. That's an immense amount of time and it's vital that we think about the 'how' of our work lives because if we're putting off our mental wellbeing and our physical wellbeing to some later time outside of work, it's not going to happen," Stanford Graduate School of Business lecturer Leah Weiss tells CNBC Make It.
In order to better cope with feelings of anxiety or discomfort at work, Weiss says that "one of the key resources is to realize your ability to be comfortable with emotions."
"Do not suppress them and become like a balloon that's poking itself in and will eventually burst," says Weiss, the author of the new book "How We Work."
Cornoner personnell load the body of a robber shot by residents during a home invasion and robbery attempt on Glenlea Ave. Tuesday. Sheriff's deputies investigate the scene where a man was shot after a home invasion and robbery attempt on Glenlea Ave. Tuesday.
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BOSTON: Kenya's Edna Kiplagat won the 121st running of the Boston Marathon on Monday in an unofficial time of two hours 21 minutes and 53 seconds, well ahead of her nearest competitors in the women's field.
Kiplagat, whose resume includes marathon wins in London, Moscow, New York and Daegu, broke away from the pack just before the race's hilliest section at about the 20-mile mark and ran aggressively through the hills on her way to an emphatic victory.
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BERLIN (Reuters) - A German court has found a Syrian refugee guilty of attempting to defraud Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS), a court spokeswoman said on Monday (Aug 14), granting legal protection to a group viewed as terrorists by the European Union.
A judge in the district court in the south-western city of Saarbruecken sentenced the 39-year old hairdresser from Damascus to two years in prison for trying to get ISIS operatives to transfer him up to 180,000 euros (S$289,044).
The judge ruled that the man used the false pretence that he would carry out attacks in Germany for ISIS using explosives. The money was never transferred to the man.
The court rejected the prosecution's argument that the man was guilty of the more serious crime of planning to carry out attacks on behalf of the militant organisation.
Both parties have appealed the ruling to the Federal Supreme Court, the court spokeswoman said. The Syrian refugee was named only as Hasan A. due to German privacy laws.
The Adams County Sheriff’s Department are searching for at least two people suspected of stealing merchandise from the RadioShack store in Strasburg on New Year’s Eve.
Sheriff’s department officials confirmed that items were stolen but that no weapons were used during the incident.
“It was not a robbery. It was a theft,” said Cmdr. Karl Smalley with the Plains Subdivision of the Adams County Sheriff’s Department. “There is a difference between robbery and theft with a robbery being at gunpoint or with some other threat with a weapon.”
The sheriff’s department can be contacted through the Strasburg substation at (303)622-9797.
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The latest jobs report is in for Chelan and Douglas Counties from the state’s Employment Security Department. They show a flat unemployment rate for the month of December, the continuing hit from the idling of Alcoa’s smelter in Malaga and major gains in tourism and healthcare. Dan Langager talked with our resident jobs expert – NCW Labor Economist Don Meseck – to learn more.
Tom Brokaw Collection Opens To Public At University Of Iowa
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) – Longtime NBC journalist Tom Brokaw has donated thousands of documents spanning his career to the University of Iowa, and they’re now available to the public.
The collection includes a notebook with interview questions for Soviet Union leader Mikhail Gorbachev and press badges from Saudi Arabia and the 1992 Republican National Convention.
Some of the donated photographs show Brokaw standing in front of plumes of smoke in New York on Sept. 11.
Graduate Assistant Elizabeth Riordan says the collection shows 50 years of the biggest global news stories as seen through the eyes of one reporter.
Brokaw spent his freshman year at the university, which gave him an honorary doctorate in 2010.
The Iowa City Press-Citizen reports that the items were made available to the public on Thursday at the university’s Main Library.
SEOUL South Korea's Samsung Group [SAGR.UL] said on Tuesday it never paid bribes to South Korean President Park Geun-hye or sought illicit favours from her, as a special prosecutor's office seeks to arrest the conglomerate's leader.
The prosecutor's office said earlier on Tuesday it filed a second request to arrest Jay Y. Lee, the third-generation leader of the country's top conglomerate, on charges including bribery, as part of a wider investigation into a graft scandal that led to Park's impeachment by parliament in December.
The prosecution accuses Lee of paying bribes to Park's confidant, Choi Soon-sil, to win support for a 2015 merger of two Samsung affiliates.
Lee and the Samsung Group have denied wrongdoing.
(Reporting by Se Young Lee; Editing by Robert Birsel)
Metra: Customers must transfer mobile tickets on new phones
Metra customers who got a new phone over the holidays and use the Ventra app will need to manually transfer their mobile tickets.
When tickets are purchased, they are downloaded onto a phone and not to a user’s account, Metra said. This is to prevent the tickets from being shared with others. When upgrading to a new phone, customers need to manually move their tickets from the old phone to the new one using the Ventra website.
Customers can access the tickets stored on their phone by going to http://www.ventrachicago.com and will need to have both the new and old phone handy.
If the old device is lost or not available, customers need to call Ventra customer service agents at (877) 669-8368.
Metra reminded customers that one-way and 10-ride tickets cannot be transferred once launched. Monthly tickets can only be moved once.
European Commission - EUROSTAT January 2018 compared with December 2017-Production in construction down by 2.2% in euro area -Down by 2.1% in EU28 In January 2018 compared with December 2017, seasonally adjusted production in the construction sector decreased by 2.2% in the euro area (EA19) and by 2.1% in the EU28, according to first estimates from Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union. In December 2017, production in construction grew by 0.7% in the euro area andby 1.0% in the EU28. Full text available on EUROSTAT website STAT/18/2123
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A bill to realign the future distribution of circuit and district judges around the state cleared the Senate today and now moves to the House. "This bill is about putting judges where they're needed and not where they aren't," Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur, said about Senate Bill 90. "The state's growth has changed tremendously and case filings are up tremendously in some areas of the state, and it's important we put the resources where they're needed."
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Image copyright Google Image caption The crash happened on the A84 near the entrance to Blair Drummond Safari Park, near Stirling
A motorcyclist has been seriously injured after a crash near the entrance to Blair Drummond Safari Park, near Stirling.
The man was travelling on the A84 when he was in collision with another motorbike.
The crash happened at about 11.30 and resulted in the injured motorbike rider being flown from the scene to Glasgow's Queen Elizabeth Hospital by helicopter.
The other motorcyclist was uninjured. The road was closed for investigations.
Police Scotland said the man was initially treated by paramedics at the scene of the crash before being taken to hospital.
The road is currently closed and local diversions remain in place.
The safari park is due to close to the public on 29 October for the winter.
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HIGHER depreciation and interest expenses pulled down telco M1's first-quarter net profit to S$36.3 million, a drop of 14.6 per cent from S$42.5 million a year ago. This came on the back of a 1.2 per cent rise in revenue to S$260.7 million from S$257.6 million for the period
US President Donald Trump welcomed French leader Emmanuel Macron to the White House on Tuesday, making him the first foreign leader to make a state visit under Donald Trump.
Their talks are covering a range of contentious issues, including the Iran nuclear deal.
Under the deal, Tehran agreed to end its nuclear program in return for an easing of economic sanctions.
But Trump has been threatening to reject an extension of the Obama-era pact — he's due to decide by 12 May whether to restore US economic sanctions on Tehran.
Emmanuel Macron is lobbying Donald Trump to preserve the nuclear deal and said it should not be "torn apart" but should be added to instead.
Iran's president has also reiterated his warning against a US withdrawal from the international nuclear agreement.
"Eating almost anything for breakfast is better than skipping it," says Helm, explaining that many people who try to bank morning calories to enjoy later often then overeat. If you miss out on healthy nutrients such as milk, whole grains, and fruit in the morning, it can be challenging to consume enough of these essentials as the day goes on. If you're one of the people who say you simply don't feel hungry enough to eat when you wake, Batayneh encourages you to look at your overall eating habits. Eating too much at dinner or snacking heavily before bed may be one problem. Next, try these other healthy food swaps you've never thought of to make every meal more nutritious.
LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — U.S. family-owned promotional products company Geiger is buying the largest family-owned promotional products distributor in the United Kingdom.
CEO Gene Geiger said Monday the merger with BTC Group expands the company's footprint in Europe. The new company, Geiger BTC Group, will have nearly 400 employees.
Financial terms weren't disclosed.
Geiger told the Sun Journal newspaper that the two companies have collaborated in the past, and that BTC's owners let it be known that they were ready to sell.
Both management teams are staying in place.
Geiger will be CEO of the parent company and Frank Murphy, BTC Group's managing director, will run the U.K. subsidiary when the deal closes next month.
Illinois Judge Tosses Claims Against Kids Of FTC Fraudster
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 6:40 PM EDT) -- An Illinois District Court judge on Thursday dismissed the government’s claims against the children of now-deceased Q-Ray ionized bracelet developer Que Te Park for transferee liability and fiduciary liability with regard to a trust that Park had established.
Judge Jorge Alonso of the Northern District of Illinois said the government failed to detail specific allegations of fraudulent transfers of assets from Park to his three children through a trust.
"The government has not come close to describing with particularity the precise circumstances of the alleged transfers in the...
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Australia’s prime minister says the country will scrap a temporary visa for skilled foreign workers, arguing that Australians must be given priority for Australian jobs.
The 457 visa allows foreigners to live and work in Australia for up to four years. Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said Tuesday that it will be replaced with a stricter scheme that requires a criminal background check and includes tougher English language requirements. The list of occupations that qualify for the new visa will be sharply reduced.
The decision comes one day before President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order that will make changes to a visa program that brings high-skilled workers to the U.S. The White House said the current visa program undercuts American workers by bringing in cheaper labor.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Police in Ohio's capital city say two officers who fatally shot a black man last summer followed department policy on using force.
Columbus police on Wednesday announced the review board's findings about the conduct of officers Samuel James and Marc Johnson in the shooting of 30-year-old Kareem Ali Nadir Jones last July .
Police say they spotted Jones walking between cars and behaving erratically, then fired when his behavior escalated into a perceived threat. Police say body camera video shows Jones reaching for a gun in his waistband.
His sister has said she thinks Jones was trying to toss the gun.
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The officers weren't charged but face a lawsuit alleging the shooting was unjustified and they conspired to provide misleading information about what happened.
The local police union has denied those allegations.
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Each year the experts and amateurs attempt to predict who will be in the top half of the table, although it's no easy task.
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2017 in particular is one of the toughest years to finish on top, with almost every side a genuine chance of playing finals football.
Looking at how even the teams are, every club is only one major signing away from turning their fortune around and becoming one of the competition's top dogs.
Some of these teams are already a title contender, although a helping hand wouldn't hurt.
Slide on to see who your club needs to fill the gaps.
Kathleen Heather Wilk 66 of Mechanicsville, MD died on August 11, 2017 at the Washington DC VA Medical Center.
Heather was born on April 24, 1951 in Salisbury, MD to the late John and Nadine Skelton.
She is survived by her husband, Phil Wilk; son, Richard Musgrave (Kim); daughters, Carrie Wilk (Lester), Kimberley Hockman and Kellie Knopp; sister, Nadine Renshaw; brother, James Skelton and 12 grandchildren.
Heather served in the U.S. Army in the medical service from 1971 to 1973.
She moved from Montgomery County to Southern Maryland five years ago.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday August 16, 2017 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8PM at the Arehart-Echols Funeral Home LaPlata, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday August 17, 2017 10AM at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church LaPlata, MD. Interment will be at a later date.
March 31 Tatwah Smartech Co Ltd :
* Sees Q1 FY 2017 net loss to be 14 million yuan to 24 million yuan
* Says Q1 FY 2016 net profit was 5.9 million yuan
* The reasons for the forecast are production suspension of some engineering projects and increased financial expense
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/K4NofM
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Sports marketing expert, Dr Elisavet Manoli, says that despite spending £100 million this summer, they are still behind Arsenal, Manchester United and Manchester City in terms of commercial value.
Liverpool FC reveals Mohamed Salah’s highlights of the past year with the squad, including match footage, meeting his fans and his unique relationship with Dejan Lovren.
Liverpool and Manchester United target Nabil Fekir could still leave Lyon this summer, their boss admits.
Lyon chief Bruno Genesio said: “I am working under the assumption that he will stay with us. He wants to take the next step.
“The president has offered him the chance to leave. We will see after the World Cup. If Nabil is here, it makes my job easier.
“I would be happy to keep him. I think that he is looking at two possibilities: to stay to play the Champions League with us or to leave to join a bigger club.
“I would have liked him to play more for France. There is still, I hope three matches to come with the French national team.”
Fitch Revises Outlook to Stable on Three Sri Lankan Financial Institutions
(The following statement was released by the rating agency) SINGAPORE/COLOMBO, February 15 (Fitch) Fitch Ratings has revised the Outlook on Sri Lanka-based Bank of Ceylon (BOC, B+/Stable), National Savings Bank (NSB, B+/Stable) and People's Leasing & Finance PLC (PLC, B/Stable) to Stable from Negative and affirmed their Long-Term Issuer Default Ratings (IDR). The rating action follows the 9 February 2017 Outlook revision on Sri Lanka's sovereign rating (B+/Stable) to Stable from Negative. Se
April 5 H&R Real Estate Investment Trust :
* H&R Real Estate Investment Trust increases size of senior unsecured debenture financing to $150 mln
* H&R Real Estate Investment Trust - debentures will carry a coupon rate of 3.369 percent and will mature on January 30, 2024
* H&R Real Estate Investment Trust - offering is a re-opening of this series of debentures, original issuance of which was completed in January 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Reusse joins Mackey and Judd to discuss Twitter burner accounts and the Twins. Dan Hayes from the Athletic calls in to talk Twins as well.
Several hundred people thronged to Scarborough beach on Sunday morning to remember Paul and Sam Zarifeh, the Sumner father and son who died last year.
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Paul died of pancreatic cancer on November 23 aged 60. Three weeks later, Sam died after falling from a raft on the Landsborough River, inland from Haast.
Memorial seats dedicated to their memory were unveiled on the Esplanade, opposite Hardwicke St at 11am.
Staff and students from Christchurch Boys’ High School, where Sam was a teacher and boarding master, performed a haka on the beach and a community mid-winter swim followed, which attracted more than 100 swimmers on an unusually warm winter’s day.
Organiser Julie Zarifeh, Paul’s widow and Sam’s mother, said the occasion had been a fabulous success and thanked the community for the “overwhelming support” shown.
Louisville advanced to the quarterfinals of the NIT with an 84-68 win over MTSU Sunday night at the KFC Yum! Center.
The Cardinals got 18 points from Ray Spalding, 17 from Jordan Nwora, 15 from Ryan McMahon and 13 from VJ King. Louisville won despite leading scorer Deng Adel going scoreless and only taking one shot.
MTSU led 16-15 at the end of the 1st Quarter, but Louisville rolled to a 41-26 lead at halftime on the strength of incredible shooting. The Blue Raiders cut Louisville's lead to 56-49 with 2:48 left in the 3rd Quarter, but the Cardinals responded with seven straight points to lead by 14 points.
MTSU got no closer than 11 points the rest of the way, and Louisville closed out the 84-68 win to a standing ovation from the home crowd.
Louisville will host Mississippi State Tuesday night at 9 pm. Tickets go on sale tomorrow at 3 pm.
One of Eastbourne’s best loved night clubs is set to close.
Atlantis, the place to be at the end of the pier, will soon shut its doors, it was announced today (Monday).
In a statement on its Facebook page, Atlantis said, “To all our dear customers, friends, fans and members.
“Further to our internal discussions the decision to close Atlantis Nightclub has been made today.
“This Wednesday (March 21) will be our last student night. All confirmed bookings up until march 31 will go ahead as planned.
“Watch the Eastbourne Pier Facebook page for our new upcoming exciting plans.
“We would like to sincerely thank all our loyal customers over the years.”
Do you have a memory of Atlantis you would like to share? Email your photos and stories to eastbourne.herald@jpress.co.uk
Several Scottish holidaymakers have been taken to hospital after the bus transporting them from their aircraft to the airport was involved in a crash with a lorry.
The incident happened shortly after the Jet2 flight from Glasgow landed on Tenerife yesterday.
It’s understood the shuttle bus taking passengers from the jet to the main terminal was involved in a collision with a lorry carrying concrete pillars.
Nobody is believed to have been seriously hurt.
A Jet2 spokeswoman said the airline’s they were helping those involved in the crash.
She said: “Several customers have been taken to hospital following this incident and our ‘in resort’ team are with them providing assistance.
“Thankfully there were no serious injuries, and we are investigating this incident as a matter of urgency with the airport authorities.”
April 5 8point3 Energy Partners Lp:
* 8Point3 energy partners reports first quarter 2017 results
* Q1 revenue $9.9 million versus I/B/E/S view $9.9 million
* 8Point3 Energy Partners LP - forecasts Q2 2017 distribution of $0.2642 per share, an increase of 3.0 percent compared to Q1 2017 distribution
* 8Point3 Energy Partners LP - 2017 financial guidance remains unchanged, reiterates fiscal year 2017 distribution growth of 12pct
* Increased Q1 distribution by 3.0 percent over Q4 distribution
* Declared Q1 2017 distribution of $0.2565 per share
* 8Point3 Energy Partners LP - for Q1 of fiscal 2017, 8point3 Energy Partners reported revenue of $9.9 million, net loss of $5.3 million
* Sees Q2 2017 revenue of $14.0 million to $16.0 million; sees Q2 2017 net income of $3.0 million to $5.0 million
* Q2 earnings per share view $0.25, revenue view $17.2 million -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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The man knew that he’d heard something, and the noises were coming from inside the house. When he followed the disturbance to its source, he found a homeless dog hiding under the stairs. Then he saw the gaping wound on its neck and knew that he needed to get help immediately.
If there’s a country with no shortage of stray dogs, it’s India. In fact, the nation is estimated to have more than anywhere else in the world. In 2015 there were in the region of 30 million of these street dogs, despite the spay and neuter efforts of various charities.
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There are several reasons for the existence of such large volumes of homeless dogs. For one, the amount of garbage left on the streets ensures that food is plentiful for strays. Another factor is the decline of vultures in India. Fewer vultures mean that more animal carcasses are available to feed street dogs.
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PIERRE, S.D. – The Pierre Governor basketball team build a 21-9 first quarter lead but a 3 point second quarter allowed Yankton to get back in the game and in the end record a 58-50 win over the Govs Friday night in Pierre. Matthew Mors led the comeback as the talented freshman scored 32 points including 23 in the second half to give Yankton it’ 9th win against 5 losses. Jack Wolgram added 15 for the Bucks who out scored the Governors 49-29 from the second quarter on. Carson Tschetter had a season high 22 points to pace the Governors including 6 field goals from 3-point range. Peyton Zabel struggled offensively for Pierre and scored 13 as the Governors had their two game winning streak snapped and fell to 4 and 11 on the year. The Governors will wrap up their 4 game homestand Tuesday when they host Huron at Riggs High gym.
The Tesla CEO tweeted that he believes his solar battery technology, which already powers several small islands, could be used to help rebuild Puerto Rico’s power grid after the island was ravaged by Hurricane Maria. Though some power has slowly been restored to the island, much of it is still without electricity. The people on the island that do have stable electricity are those residents who already have solar panels, reports the BBC. After Musks’ tweet, the Governor of Puerto Rico, Ricardo Rossello, replied: “Let’s talk.” It will be interesting to see what, if anything, develops from the tweets–but if so, it could demonstrate just how useful Tesla’s solar battery technologies can be in areas susceptible to wide-scale power outages.
A true story of waves, wind, a strange animal, a future be told - to the rhythms of an incredible jam session
Saskatchewan is home to plenty of bats but we actually don’t know a whole lot about them. That’s where a University of Regina grad student comes in. She’s learning more about bats in this province and sharing her research on the national stage
March 29 Eldorado Resorts Inc
* Eldorado Resorts Inc - on March 28, entered into amendment no. 1 to certain credit agreement, dated as of July 23, 2015 - SEC filing
* Eldorado Resorts Inc - Eagle II, a wholly-owned subsidiary of company, issued $375 million aggregate principal amount of 6 pct senior notes due 2025
* Eldorado Resorts Inc - interest on notes will be paid every six months in arrears on April 1 and October 1, commencing October 1, 2017
* Eldorado Resorts - proceeds of offering initially will be placed in escrow pending satisfaction of certain conditions, including consummation of deal Source text: (bit.ly/2nMRvvW) Further company coverage:
Facebook under pressure as U.S., EU urge probes of data practices
(Reuters) – Facebook Inc Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg faced calls on Monday from U.S. and European lawmakers to explain how a consultancy that worked on President Donald Trump’s election campaign gained improper access to data on 50 million Facebook users.
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo nominated Joe Lhota to lead the MTA once again. Lhota served as the MTA's chairman and CEO from October 2011 to December 2012. He resigned to run for New York City mayor but lost to Bill de Blasio. This time around, Lhota will serve
N-Power Final List Of 2017 Successful Applicants Released. See Details!!!
N-Power Final List Of 2017 Successful Applicants Released. See Details!!! The N-Power Final List Of 2017 Successful Applicants has been Released. All 2017 applicants are hereby informed. The federal government’s employment scheme for youths, N-Power, has finally released the names of successful 2017 applicants. All candidates who made it to the pre-selection stage can now confirm …
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Appeal turned down for bondage fan convicted in wife's death
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The Michigan Supreme Court has turned away the appeal of a former Rotary Club president convicted in the murder of his wife because prosecutors say he wanted to devote himself to a secret sexual bondage lifestyle that involved other women.
The court issued an order Tuesday regarding the appeal from Bob Bashara. The trial revealed that Bashara hosted men and women at a sex dungeon under a bar called the Hard Luck Lounge and went by bondage nickname "Master Bob."
Bashara's wife, Jane, was strangled by a handyman in their Grosse Pointe Park garage in 2012. Her body was discovered in her Mercedes-Benz in a Detroit alley.
Paul Revere Middle School will host its 7th Annual Holiday Canned Food Drive, which will run through December 13. Food will be donated to benefit the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank. Canned and packaged non-perishable foods may be brought to homerooms or placed at bins on campus.
Revere eighth grade English teacher John Slavin said that canned goods such as veggies, beans, fruit, tuna, meat and juice, and packaged foods such as rice, pasta and peanut butter are welcomed. “Revere can make a difference,” he said.
For more information, visit https://www.paulreverems.com.
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The upcoming ONE: Light of a Nation event set for Myanmar has added several new fights to the lineup.
Headlined by middleweight champion Vitaly Bigdash defending his title vs. Aung La N Sang, the event will also feature the Myanmar Flyweight Tournament and a female bout between Jenny Huang and Mei Yamaguchi.
In the flyweight tourney, Pat Kyaw Lin Naing faces Ye Thway, while Saw Min Min meets Tun Lwin Moe in the other semifinal. Also, Shwe Kyaung Thar and Ye Yint Thway meet in an alternate fight.
Huang, a 26-year-old, is 5-1 in her career having only fallen to current ONE atomweight champion Angela Lee. Yamaguchi, eight years her elder, sports a 15-10-1 record that includes a bout with Lee for the title.
Other fights announced for the card include Bruno Pucci vs. Jimmy Yabo, Tha Pyay Nyo vs. Htet Aung Oo and Kevin Chung vs. Zhong Qing Ya.
ONE: Light of a Nation takes place June 30 from the Thuwunna Indoor Stadium in Yangon, Myanmar.
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The fun of theater and stage!! Whether you are a stage tramp or a voyeur, Reno has quite an eclectic group of theaters and acting troupes! Here they are and some tit bits about them!! Bruka Theate r~ Reno based and founded in "92, its one of the main live theaters. Located at 99 N Virginia St, 232-3221.
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Vonleh (toe) has been cleared to play in Monday's matchup with the Knicks, Chuck Swirsky of Bulls.com reports.
Vonleh was forced to sit out Saturday's game against the Cavs with a toe injury, but after testing it out during pregame warmups Monday, feels healthy enough to get back on the court. The Bulls are slated to be without Lauri Markkanen (back) once again, which should afford Vonleh a fairly sizable workload despite being expected to come off the bench.
Watch local schools and groups recite the Pledge of Allegiance during 33 WYTV Daybreak between 5 a.m. and 7 a.m. with Len Rome and Jim Loboy.
Thank you to Mrs. Curtis, 3rd Grade teacher at Robinwood Lane Elementary, for inviting us to your classroom!
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AT least 619 passengers from Ozamiz City, Misamis Occidental were rescued yesterday after their ship stalled while on its way to Cebu City.
Dionilett Ampil, Philippine Coast Guard Cebu Station commander, told SunStar Cebu that they received the call for help from mv Trans Asia 2 at 5 a.m.
The ship was spotted near Gango Point off Ozamis City.
Ampit said a tugboat was sent to rescue the passengers, who were declared safe and were later accommodated in another vessel.
Ampil said the ship was dead on the water after its engine malfunctioned minutes after leaving its port of origin.
LODOWN 13 Lodown Store in Australia celebrates their 13th anniversary with thirteen minutes of ripping from their shop squad. Cheers, homies!
Bloodsuckers by OJ Wheels Willis Kimbel takes it to the garage to construct a pure evil shred-stick with OJ's new Bloodsucker wheels.
Erick Winkowski: Product Pillage Pointers Erick talks about his first time at the NHS warehouse and the supplies needed to get from Seattle all the way down to Mexico.
Willy Lara and Robbie Brockel's "Bloom" Video Robbie Brockel and Willy Lara hit up Palm Springs to see what was blooming in the desert, while searching for dirty ditches and abandoned pools.
- Above is a Total Divas deleted scene from this week's season 7 finale with Natalya finding her parents, mom Ellie Hart and dad Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart, hanging out with Lana by the pool. Natalya and Lana had issues over Lana training with Tyson Kidd.
- The dark match before tonight's WWE NXT TV tapings at Center Stage in Atlanta saw Kassius Ohno defeat John Skyler. The match was described as a quick squash with Ohno winning with the KO.
- SmackDown Women's Champion Charlotte Flair tweeted this photo of she and Paul Heyman having a talk at Sunday's WWE Royal Rumble pay-per-view. Heyman re-tweeted the photo, which has had Flair's fans calling her The Paul Heyman Girl.
(PHILLY.COM) — The American Bible Society, a Philadelphia-based nonprofit that translates and distributes Bibles around the world, wants employees to agree to abstain from sex outside marriage — or resign.
In a policy recently made public, the organization also defines marriage as only between a man and a woman. That means LGBT employees could be disqualified from working at the nonprofit. So could sexually active straight employees who live with a partner but are not married.
Employees who don’t commit to the terms by Jan. 1, 2019, will be told to resign. The policy is a shift for the organization, which previously did not require staffers to abide by such an agreement.
CHICAGO -- John Hicks will be back at first base as the Detroit Tigers wrap up a two-game series against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.
The Cubs won the opener 5-3 on Tuesday.
Detroit's Francisco Liriano (3-4, 3.99 ERA) face Jose Quintana (6-6, 4.31). Both pitchers throw left-handed.
Tigers lineup
Here's how we line up vs. the Cubs. pic.twitter.com/V6FjfveFXk -- Detroit Tigers (@tigers) July 4, 2018
Bench: IF/OF Jim Adduci, IF Dixon Machado, DH Victor Martinez, OF Victor Reyes.
Cubs lineup
Teiman, is a relatively new community in the Ga East Municipality of the Greater Accra Region, with more than half of its residents relying on water from dugout wells and boreholes.
Although the community has a booming private water distribution business, there seems to be no regulatory authority supervising the safety of water distributed to clients.
A 2014 Ghana Demographic Health Survey indicates that, about 30% of urban dwellers depend on this source of water, but who ensures water from these private distributors is safe?
Eugenia Tenkorang explored this phenomenon in the report below
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Reports of an explosion near New York’s Port Authority around 7:30am on Monday morning prompted a massive police response and an evacuation of the city’s busiest subway station at Times Square.
Lots of emergency responders on 8th Ave. between 42nd and 43rd streets. pic.twitter.com/AdVuduoAoU — Niraj Chokshi (@NirajC) December 11, 2017
The nature of the explosion is not clear, but several outlets reported that one man had been taken into custody.
Law enforcement officials told the Associated Press that the man was carrying an explosive device that went off. The NYPD said that the attacker had been injured, but no one else.
This is a breaking story — check back for updates.
Credit Union’s Challenge To Trump’s CFPB Pick Tossed
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 5:13 PM EST) -- A federal judge on Thursday said a New York-based credit union is not in a position to challenge President Donald Trump’s selection of Office of Management and Budget Director Mick Mulvaney to serve as the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s acting director.
U.S. District Judge Paul G. Gardephe of the federal district court in Manhattan said in a 20-page opinion that the Lower East Side People’s Federal Credit Union does not have standing to challenge Trump’s choice of Mulvaney to serve as the temporary chief of the...
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Aybar is out of the lineup Monday against the Braves.
With only two hits in 21 at-bats while starting the past seven games, Aybar will get the day off in the series finale as manager Andy Green looks to see if Luis Sardinas can inject some life into the offense while filling in at shortstop. Aybar was one of baseball's worst-performing regulars last season with a .243/.303/.320 slash line in 459 plate appearances with the Braves and Tigers, and with his numbers down across the board early on in 2017, it may not be long before he permanently surrenders his starting role.
MELROSE, Mass. (AP) — A man passed out behind the wheel of a vehicle, sending it through the front door of a Massachusetts home.
The unidentified 25-year-old Revere man says he had just given blood at the hospital down the street in Melrose.
WBZ-TV reports the porch and entryway of Paul Mastronardi’s home were badly damaged in the crash Wednesday.
No one was injured, and the man was helped out of the car by witnesses.
Ironically, Mastronardi had just rebuilt the porch. The driver says he passed out and “woke up in the house.”
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Information from: WBZ-TV, http://cbsboston.com
Joe Perry lost his first round match in the Coral Welsh Open at the Motorpoint Arena in Cardiff this afternoon (February 14).
The 43 year-old Chatteris cueman fell at the first hurdle when suffering a 4-3 defeat at the hands of Scotland’s Anthony McGill in a game that produced three century breaks.
McGill got off to a flying start winning the first two frames with breaks of 109 and 101 and then Perry compiled a 117 when levelling it up at 2-2 in the fourth frame.
McGill won the next 81-14 but Perry took it to a deciding frame with a clearance of 85.
Perry looked odds on to go through when opening up a 49-5 lead in the seventh frame but he couldn’t quite get over the line.
McGill was allowed back on the table and promptly ran up a 58 break to win it 64-49.
McGill will now meet rank outsider Igor Figueiredo, a 39 year-old Brazilian, in the second round (last 32).
April 6 Frutarom Industries Ltd
* Signed, through subsidiary, an agreement for purchase of 60% of Western Flavors Fragrances production joint stock company in consideration for about USD1.3 million
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Gary Cahill admits to feeling angry at Chelsea's performance in defeat at Manchester United on Sunday but is expecting an immediate response.
The Blues were beaten 2-0 at Old Trafford with their former boss Jose Mourinho scoring a moral victory as goals from Marcus Rashford and Ander Herrera pegged Chelsea back.
The defeat means Antonio Conte's side are now just four points clear of London rivals Tottenham at the top of the Premier League with six games remaining.
Chelsea remain the favourites to win the title but a fifth loss of the campaign left England defender Cahill hoping it was a bad day at the office rather than the start of a slump which could prove costly.
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Once an independent film powerhouse, the studio released critically acclaimed dramas — winning best picture Oscars for "The Artist" and "The King's Speech" — and commercial successes such as "Django Unchained." But the Weinsteins struggled financially as debts and flops piled up even before Harvey Weinstein was accused of sexual harassment and assault by dozens of women, leading to lawsuits against him and the company. Some of the claims are being investigated by police in Los Angeles, New York and London.
Several Townships, Roads, Culverts Flooded in Deuel County
DEUEL COUNTY, S.D. – Melting snow and the recent rain has made travel treacherous in some parts of northeastern South Dakota.
Deuel County has extensive flood damage in several townships and on some county roads. The highway superintendent estimates at least two to three dozen township roads are closed because of culverts being washed out.
Several blacktop roads are also under water.
No travel is being advised in these areas, with the exception of locals. Officials warn that some flooded roads are not yet marked, and some damage is still hidden.
They say some drainages are going down, but some larger ones are still rising.
More information continues to come out about the Bachelor in Paradise scandal...
A source close to the production tells E! News that a second producer has stepped forward to file a complaint about whether contestant Corinne Olympios was able to give consent for a sexual encounter with DeMario Jackson.
After less than a week of shooting, season four of the ABC reality spinoff was shut down so that Warner Bros. could launch an internal investigation into "allegations of misconduct" on the Mexico set.
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — A Kentucky lawmaker who attracted national attention last year when he compared President Barack Obama and his wife to monkeys has been accused of sexual assault.
The Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting quotes Maranda Richmond as saying she has asked Louisville police to reopen an investigation of Dan Johnson.
Johnson was elected to the state legislature in 2016 — after he posted the Facebook remarks about the Obamas. He didn't respond to a voicemail Monday. Richmond says Johnson assaulted her in 2012. She says she reported it to police in 2013, but the case was closed without charges. No one at the police department responded to a telephone call seeking comment.
The Associated Press does not generally identify alleged sexual assault victims, but is doing so because Richmond has gone public.
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Migos have taken a ride on the soul train in their new music video for their collaboration with Drake, “Walk It Talk It.”
Related: Migos Rapper Offset Performs For Son’s Third Birthday: Watch
The song is from the group’s third album Culture II, which came out in January, and the video is an homage to the ’70s music and dance program Soul Train.
The host of Culture Ride, the fictional show Migos are playing, is none other than Jamie Foxx (as Ron Delirious). The clip also features a cameo from Lil Yachty.
Watch “Walk It Talk It” below.
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LANCASTER, Pa. (WHTM) – Two men have been charged with the 2015 homicide of a Lancaster man.
Niziere J. Dean, 21, and Kyaire Thompson-Brown, 18, are charged with homicide and conspiracy in the shooting death of 30-year-old Edward Cameron.
Thompson-Brown, who was 16 at the time of Cameron’s killing, is charged as an adult.
The district attorney’s office says Dean, Thompson-Brown, and Rahdir Maxton shot Cameron in the 600 block of East Mifflin Street. Rahdir Maxton was killed two days later.
The district attorney’s office said the charges were filed after testimony was presented to an investigative grand jury.
Thompson-Brown was arrested Thursday. Dean was already in prison on an unrelated charge.
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DU QUOIN, IL – The Illinois State Police are asking for the publics’ help to locate a missing Du Quoin man. Police say Daniel Shaw was last seen in the area of Rodgers Park near Pratt Beach in Chicago Illinois on July 14th of this year. Shaw is a white male 5 foot 8 inches tall, 150 pounds, with brown hair and green eyes. He has several tattoos, with a tattoo of an eye on the back of his left hand.
If you have seen Daniel Shaw, please call the Illinois State Police at 618-542-1137 or 847-294-4400.
WASHINGTON: The United States lifted 20-year-old economic sanctions against Sudan on Friday, a U.S. official said, citing progress on counter-terrorism and improvement on human rights.
In a move that completes a process begun by former President Barack Obama at the end of his tenure and which was opposed by human rights groups, President Donald Trump removed a U.S. trade embargo and other penalties that had effectively cut Sudan off from much of the global financial system.
The U.S. official who disclosed the decision spoke on condition of anonymity ahead of a formal announcement on Friday.
(Reporting By Matt Spetalnick)
Long-time readers of C&L know that I was a first-grader in Kent, Ohio the day four students were killed by National Guard troops on the Kent State University Campus, May 4, 1970. And in case you didn't notice, Fox News is having a field day with it's new "Benghazi fire" footage, this time recorded at Berkeley.
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Gladys Olateru-Olagbegi, a former Chief Judge of Ondo state, is reported dead.
A source hinted that Mrs Olateru-Olagbegi died after battling with an undisclosed ailment Sunday night.
“She (Gladys Olateru-Olagbegi) died on the night of New Year after battling with an illness, and her death was very shocking to the family members,” he said.
“At a time she was recuperating, but it was unfortunate when the announcement of her death was sent to my phone on Sunday night.
“But as soon as we are authorized to speak, I shall give you details about her sickness”, the source added.
Late Gladys Olateru-Olagbegi handed over to the current Justice Olasehinde Kumuyi of the State High Court.
March 20 marks the first day of astronomical spring, the spring we recognize most. However, in 2018 meteorological spring begins March 1.The reason for the different dates has to do with both weather and the position of the earth. Astronomical seasons are based on earth's position in relation to the sun, while meteorological seasons are based on the annual temperature cycle.Meteorological spring consists of three months: March, April and May. This creates consistent lengths of seasons, making it easier to calculate seasonal statistics.
Dear Tom,
Have we ever gone through an April without a freezing temperature?
Thanks,
Rich Kruse
Batavia
Dear Rich,
We have, but it’s quite rare. Chicago climatologist Frank Wachowski scanned the record books and found that since 1871 there have been just seven Aprils where the temperature did not drop to 32 degrees, the last one occurring in 1955. Wachowski noted that the city’s earliest last freeze was in 1925 when the mercury dropped to 28 degrees on March 19 and the latest was a low of 32 on May 25, 1992. Typically, the city’s last freeze occurs about April 21, but this spring the city has not recorded a 32-degree or lower temperature since a low of 29 on March 23. While it’s certainly still possible to have a freeze this spring, if the March 23 event turns out to be the season’s last, it will tie 1871 for the city’s second earliest on record.
Gardaí in Portlaoise are appealing for information following an armed raid at the Campus Spar shop on the Mountmellick Road, Portlaoise yesterday evening.
A masked armed man entered the shop at around 7pm on Tuesday evening. He appeared to be armed with a handgun.
The raider threatened two members of staff, before making off with a quantity of cash.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to the incident.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Portlaoise Gardaí at 057 8674100.
ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Raekwon Miller hit 4 of 6 3-point attempts and led North Carolina-Asheville with 19 points as the Bulldogs overwhelmed the Buffaloes of NAIA member Milligan College, 97-60 on Sunday.
The victory gives UNC Asheville 14 straight wins at home.
The meeting was the first between the former NAIA rivals since the 1995-96 season and counted as a regular-season win for the Bulldogs and an exhibition loss for the Buffaloes.
MaCio Teague added 15 points for UNC Asheville (6-4), while Donovan Gilmore added 13 points and grabbed 16 rebounds. The Bulldogs were 31 of 67 from the field (46 per cent), including 11 of 26 from 3-point range (42 per cent).
UNC Asheville will take a week off, returning to host Western Carolina on Sunday.
David Casaday knocked down 4 of 9 from deep and finished with 16 points to lead Milligan, while Aaron Levarity added 12 points and seven rebounds.
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A Kilmarnock gaming store has gone into liquidation.
Games Centre, who operated eight stores across Scotland and an online outlet, ceased trading on Tuesday.
The independent games chain operated three stores in Ayrshire – Irvine, Kilmarnock and Ayr.
A statement on the award-winning firm’s website said: “Goodbye and thanks for the good times.
“Unfortunately Games Centre has ceased trading. We would like to thank all our customers both in store and online for your support over the last 25 years.
“We would like to say a special thank-you the people of Ayrshire for having us as part of your community.
“For further information please contact Begbies Traynor on +44 (0)141 222 2230.”
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Google has spent over €31m on lobbying against article 13 of a new EU copyright law to be voted in the European parliament on Thursday. It also lobbied MEPs through membership of 24 other organisations, according UK Music, defending the collective interests of British music industry. "MEPs should ignore the big money lobbying from big tech and back fair rewards for creators," said UK Music head Michael Dugher.
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Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has amended a presidential decree, dated 23 January 2017, on the determination of a unified monthly allowance for IDPs and persons equated to them. Under the amendments, bills for utility services, including gas, electricity, water and sewage system, used by IDPs and persons equated with them living in places of temporary residence (former dormitories, boarding houses and other buildings), where the installation of meters is impossible, will be paid by the state.
In accordance with the amendments, bills for electricity consumed by IDPs and persons equated with them living in places of temporary residence with no gas supply will also be paid by the state starting from February 1.
The amendments also set a unified monthly allowance of 20 manats for this category of IDPs and persons equated with them.
Azerbaijani state to pay utility bills of IDPs living in dormitories, boarding houses
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY)- The annual Empty Bowls event is returning this Saturday, March 24th.
The “Empty Bowls” project is a multi-year endeavor to create clay bowls that will be sold at the Quota Club fundraiser Saturday from, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm.
The event will be held at the Place in Beckley. The whole project is an effort to bring greater awareness to the issue of hunger in our country. The funds raised are distributed among area food banks.
Tickets are $15 a piece and include a choice of a handmade bowl, soup tastings and a dessert. There will also be a silent auction at the event.
Tickets are available at the Youth Museum. For more information please call 304-252-3730.
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The cast of LA TO VEGAS explains what their character would do if the plane ran out of alcohol.
Richard Montgomery defensive tackle Abubakar Audu Jr. has a desire to improve and it shows early on with his off-season workouts. How did the football season go for your team?“Overall, we had a goo...
FILE - In this Jan. 29, 2018, file photo, Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens speaks in Palmyra, Mo. Greitens is expected to ask a judge to move up his criminal trial to April 3, more than a month earlier than scheduled. Attorneys for the Republican governor at a hearing Monday, March, 19, 2018 also asked for a bench trial. The circuit attorney's office opposes both notions. Jeff Roberson, File AP Photo
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The new BMW M5 is here and already proving that it is a force to be reckoned with but apparently the folks from Bavaria are already planning to further spice up the high-performance sedan by giving it a hybrid powertrain.
Although details are very scarce at the moment, a Bimmer Post member has mentioned that BMW are working on a hybrid version of the M5 and that plans for a hardcore M2 CSL have been scrapped.
The individual learned about the partially electrified M5 from a company insider described as being a “very frank person” which could be Mr. Frank van Meel himself.
As for the M2 CSL, the team responsible for the project has been asked to work on something else but do not fret yet as we are confident the M2 Competition is on track for a launch and reveal in June next year.
Shari Unger and Avi Hoffman, co-founders of the Dachau Project about an album Shari's dad received at the Dachau concentration camp, show the album to Pope Francis in Rome. A Roman Catholic political prisoner drew 30 captivating drawings in the album.
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BERKELEY (KRON) — Berkeley police are searching for a suspect carrying a handgun near the Rockridge BART Station on Tuesday night.
Police have cleared the station after their search.
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Iowa’s top politicians are responding to this weekend’s events in Charlottesville, Virginia.
The white nationalist rally descended into chaos when an Ohio man allegedly drove his car into a crowd of people protesting at the rally, fatally injuring one woman and hurting 19 others.
Radio Iowa’s O. Kay Henderson reports.
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Congressmen David Young and Rod Blum also condemned the rally, as did the Iowa Democratic party.
Republican Congressman Steve King of Kiron has not Tweeted since July 27th and has not issued a statement on Charlottesville.
The rally was held by white nationalists and others who oppose a plan to remove from a Charlottesville park of a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee.
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Meet Cisco, an approximately 1-year-old Australian cattle dog mix. Cisco is an energetic and loving boy who would thrive in an active household. He appears to be good with other dogs, but a meet-and-greet before adopting would be advisable. We are unsure how he is with cats. He is housetrained and up to date on shots. To meet this sweet boy, stop by the shelter! The Chino Valley Animal Shelter is at 1950 Voss Drive, Chino Valley. Call them at 928-636-4223, ext. 7.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump will be meeting with the families of the victims of a Texas school shooting during a visit to the state Thursday.
White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders made the announcement at the White House briefing Wednesday.
Eight students and two substitute teachers were killed during the shooting at Santa Fe High School on May 18.
The president will be travelling to Houston and Dallas on Thursday.
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Nicholas (Nick) Speece-Trimble passed away peacefully Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018, in Middletown, Conn., after a brief illness.
He was born Jan. 23, 1959, in Bluffton, to Robert Speece and Rochelle (Dunn) Trimble.
He is survived by his mother, his loving wife Patricia Trimble, nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles, and 30 cousins. Also surviving are his mother- and father-in-law, Nancy and Stanley Neibrief; his sister- and brother-in-law, Julia and Rusty Fuller; his sister, Bobbi; his stepmother, Marty; and many loving friends.
He is predeceased by his father Robert, his sister Antoinette, and his grandparents Glen and Rachel Dunn and Kenneth and Wanda Speece.
Nick will be greatly missed by many. Donations may be made in Nick’s memory to The Connecticut Humane Society.
Quetta, Feb 13: Hours after an explosion rocked Lahore on Monday, another terror attack was reported from Quetta. At least three people were dead, whereas, several others were injured in the second terror strike.
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Buhari needs to prove he is not dead – Former British lawmaker, Eric Joyce explodes again
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A British politician and former military officer, Eric Stuart Joyce, has again stirred up controversy over the health of President Muhammadu Buhari. Joyce, who insisted that Buhari is dead , has now challenged the Nigerian President to prove otherwise.
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Mr Fani-Kayode Reacting, Fani-Kayode has reacted to the ultimatum given him by Mr Rotimi Amaechi to retract his statement linking him to the $43m found in Ikoyi by the EFCC.
This was contained in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Jude Ndukwe, said: “We have been inundated with calls concerning about a threat by Rotimi Amaechi to sue Chief Fani-Kayode for defamation over the $43 million issue.
‘’We are not in any sleep over this matter. We have not received any court processes or letters from Amaechi but when we do so, our lawyers will respond vigorously and appropriately.’’ I’m not aware of any suit .
Also reacting, Special Assistant to Ekiti State Governor on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka, said he was not aware of any suit originating from Mr Amaechi. Olayinka said: “I am not aware of any letter, I am not aware of any suit.”
Raising awareness for heart disease on National Wear Red Day
BATON ROUGE- Today is a day dedicated to spreading awareness for the number one killer of women in the capital area, heart disease.
"Wear Red Day" has been a staple in the Baton Rouge area for years. Babies at the Women's Hospital are dressed in red hats for National Red Day. By wearing red, the babies are sending a lifesaving message.
The Babies Go Red campaign is designed to bring awareness and is part of the American Heart Association's larger Go Red for Women campaign celebrated in February each year.
According to a release, heart disease is the number one killer of women ages 20 and over, taking the life of one in four women each year.
For more information about Go Red for Women click here.
Bullying is the top concern for parents ahead of Scottish schools going back this week, according to research by a children’s charity.
Almost one in five parents chose bullying as their key worry, while pupils’ mental wellbeing, the cost of uniforms and getting children back into the school routine also ranked highly, Action for Children Scotland found.
The findings were drawn from a poll of 1,000 parents of five to 16-year-olds who will be going to school this August.
Just over 18 per cent chose bullying as their biggest concern, while almost 10 per cent opted for mental health and wellbeing.
More than 14 per cent of those surveyed were most concerned about the cost of new school uniforms, while 16.6 per cent were most worried about switching back into the school routine.
Around 9 per cent were most concerned about the transition from one school year to another, or from primary to secondary. The parent were questioned by pollster One Poll between July 31 and August 9.
In its last game of the season, Western Michigan couldn’t hold anything back.
As the Broncos were trying to rally against Wisconsin in Monday’s Cotton Bowl, Western Michigan went with a trick play that included a handoff, lateral, pass back to quarterback Zach Terrell and then a pass across the field to wide receiver Corey Davis. All for about five yards.
This is a LOT of work for 5 yards pic.twitter.com/mIw1SHGb3j — Pick Six Previews (@PickSixPreviews) January 2, 2017
The play started at the Western Michigan 44-yard line, and at one point, the ball went back to the 29. That was a lot work.
But to be fair, plays with that many moving components can easily go terribly wrong and result in a turnover or huge loss. The Broncos turned that adventure into positive yardage, so I guess it was a success.
AYAAN HIRSI ALI: The “No Platform” Brigade.
I am among those who have been “de-platformed” for speaking critically about the political and ideological aspects of Islam that are not compatible with American values and human rights. The usual justification for disinviting us is that speaking critically of Islam is “hate speech” that is “hurtful” to Muslims.
However, this use of the words “hate” and “hurt” to silence debate is contrary to the Western tradition of critical thinking. It is not hyperbolic to say that this is the pathway to censorship and the closing of the Western mind.
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The homelessness crisis can be understood as a housing crisis: If enough housing of the right types were available at affordable prices, people wouldn’t be living in shelters or on the streets. In that regard, the Housing and Community Services Agency of Lane County is an 800-pound gorilla, with a budget and a capacity that dwarfs those of all other public or private organizations that work on the issues of homelessness and housing.
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As the World Cup continues, and Brazil advances to the quarter finals, I am paying tribute to the team with this abstract using the colors of our flag: green, yellow, blue and white. Go Brazil!
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International observers of the Russian presidential election say the ballot lacked transparency, arguing Putin faced no credible threat from a pool of seven challengers. President Vladimir Putin has been re-elected for another six years, in his biggest win and the largest by any post-Soviet Russian leader.
University police officials are searching for a suspect in an alleged attempted kidnapping.
According to an emergency push alert, the suspect chased the victim in the area of 10th and Angel Streets. The victim was unharmed, and is safe.
The suspect is described as an unknown race male wearing all black.
Anyone with information is asked to contact University of Nevada police at 784-4013.
SUNSET, S.C. (WSPA) – The Cliffs Lakehouse Restaurant is a total loss following a fire Monday night.
Keowee Vineyards Fire Department Assistant Chief Kevin McClain said the call came in at 11:15 p.m. Monday.
The 5,000-square-foot restaurant was fully involved when crews arrived and the roof was beginning to collapse, Chief McClain said.
Units are still on the scene this morning and investigating the fire.
No one was injured in the fire.
The Cliffs Lakehouse Restaurant is located on Cleo Chapman Highway in the The Cliff’s community.
Along with Keowee Vineyards Fire Department, crews with Holly Springs, Shady Grove, Pickens Rural and Keowee Fire Department responded to the fire.
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Privé Revaux turned the sunglass industry on its head last year with a wide variety of attractive frames for just $30 each, but you can get them for even less today with 20% promo code PRSPRING.
Everything they sell on Amazon is eligible, so be sure to look beyond the main page. The Men’s and Women’s sections have a lot more styles, and some frames, like the new Madelaine Collection are only available from the New Arrivals dropdown menu. The unisex Commando aviators are Privé’s most popular though, so feel free to start with those.
Privé now sells a couple of blue light-blocking computer glasses as well that you could grab with this sale. They aren’t sunglasses, and they obviously aren’t prescription, but they could be just what you need if suffer from eyestrain at work.
The Jackson Hinds Library System says One of the violations pertaining to the Eudora Welty Library, a faulty wire in the Fire Monitoring panel, was replaced by AT&T Thursday, October 5 before the closure of the building. All other Eudora Welty Library violations should be corrected by Friday afternoon.
Mike Cheney, MS State Insurance Commissioner, through the State Fire Marshall, closed the Eudora Welty Library building on Thursday, October 5, 2017.
The update from the library system says other fire code violations in the basement of Eudora Welty building must be remediated by the Emergency Operations Center, City of Jackson print department, and any others in the basement.
Further updates on Eudora Welty Library will be issued by Jackson Hinds Library System as they become available.
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico State has hired former Bowling Green State head coach Chris Jans to lead the Aggies next season.
The school introduced Jans during a news conference Monday in Las Cruces. Jans fills the void left by Paul Weir, who was recently hired as New Mexico's head coach.
Jans led Bowling Green to its first 20-win season in more than a decade in his first year but was then fired in 2015 over an incident at a bar near the Ohio school's campus. Jans had acknowledged acting inappropriately toward female patrons.
Jans most recently served as an associate head coach at Wichita State, where he had worked as an assistant before taking the Bowling Green job in 2014. He also has coached at a number of community and junior colleges during his 25-year career.
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The artist/producer donned a posh satin suit and held court with his wife, Alicia Keys.
NEW YORK (AP) — Scandal-plagued Weinstein Co. files for bankruptcy protection with buyout offer in hand.
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First, they were patient with Evgeni Malkin's recovery from a lower-body injury. The team took a conservative approach and Malkin repaid them with a shot-out-of-a-cannon effort tonight.
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Bulgargaz predicts a 6% decline in natural gas from October 1. This is clear from a news release on the company's website, quoted by bTV.
The estimated price of blue fuel for the fourth quarter of 2017 is BGN 347.99 per 1000 cubic meters (excluding transport, excise and VAT). This represents a decrease of BGN 22.22 per 1000 cubic meters compared to the current price.
Bulgargaz indicated that the decrease was due to the lower exchange rate of the lev against the US dollar.
The final proposal to validate the gas price for the fourth quarter of 2017 will be submitted to the Energy and Water Regulatory Commission on September 8, 2017.
Lawmakers seek renewed emphasis on civics in public schools
BOSTON (AP) — The Massachusetts House has approved legislation to encourage civics education in public schools, but without a graduation requirement included in the Senate version of the bill.
The measure, passed Wednesday, aims to give students a better understanding of how the country's political system works and their place in it. It calls for enhanced instruction in American history and government with the goal of "preparing students, morally and intellectually, for the duties of citizenship."
The Senate included a requirement that students complete a student-led civic project before graduating.
The two versions must now be reconciled.
Democratic Rep. Alice Peisch, of Wellesley, said Wednesday the House creates incentives for civics education without mandating it.
Republican Rep. Sean Dooley, of Norfolk, said without requirements or dedicated funding the measure amounts to a "feel good bill."
Air Force Pauses T-6 Flights Following Oxygen Issues
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 3:44 PM EST) -- The U.S. Air Force has stopped all operations of the T-6 Texan II trainer aircraft starting Thursday to ensure the safety of crew members after a cluster of unexplained so-called physiological episodes related to oxygen issues occurred in Mississippi, Oklahoma and Texas.
Maj. Gen. Patrick Doherty, 19th Air Force commander, announced the operational pause on Wednesday, explaining that they will be looking into the causes of incidents that plagued crew members at Columbus Air Force Base in Mississippi, Vance Air Force Base in Oklahoma and Sheppard...
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Ancestry released an incredible ad ahead of the Fourth of July.
The genealogy group tracked down the descendants of the American Founding Fathers for a project called Declaration Descendants. The ad uses the great-grandchildren to recreate the famous signing of the Declaration of Independence oil on canvas painting, first unveiled to the public by American artist John Trumbull in 1818.
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“In honor of July 4th we set out to find actual descendants of the original signers of the Declaration of Independence. Our goal was to reveal the truth of their lineage in a beautiful and uplifting way—and inspire a sense of pride in who we are as a nation,” the group explained.
Ancestry shared some of the descendants’ stories:
As the band prepared to hit the stage, the group's longtime guitar tech and announcer McBob attempted to excite the audience but mistakenly called out the city of Sydney instead of Melbourne.
The band took to Facebook following the show with this apology to their fans in the Australian city, "Accidentally, after 30 years McBob made an error. We're truly sorry." Check out fan filmed footage of the gaffe and crown reaction here.
The Oakville Wild under-13 C boys won the Peel Halton Development League first-division this season, taking the league championship with a record of 14-1.
The Wild outscored the opposition 120-10 this season, clinching the title with two games remaining in the schedule.
Members of the team in the attached photo include (back row from left) coach Ed Calicchia, Andre Timoteo, Ricky Schwarzkopf, Aaron Mohamid, Femi Aladetimi, Elias Frigui, Victor Cabaj, Bartek Kowalski, Ethan Johnstone and head coach Robin Mohamid; (middle row) coach Chris Morgan, Matthias Morgan, Ryan Calicchia, Stefan Patroi, Kobe Yeh, Luis Aulestia and Cole Lamb; (front row) Oscar Kowalczyk, Jack Walker, Jude Corr, Ben Kowal, Liam Boone and Keagan Mulvey.
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WKRG) — The Jackson County Office of Emergency Services announced that they strongly recommend a voluntary evacuation for all residents living in low-lying flood-prone areas near any waterways, bayous, creeks, and drainages due to storm surge potential of 3-9 feet, or greater, above ground level in certain areas close to beach fronts and any inland waterways. This evacuation will be effective at 8:00AM Saturday, October 7th.
Also, the Jackson County American Red Cross 361 Emergency Shelters will be opening at 8:00AM Saturday, October 7th. Residents going to a shelter should bring medication, pillow change of clothes, snacks and all necessary personal essentials.
The Red Cross website http://www.redcross.org provides information about shelter guidelines, hurricane preparation, and a downloadable hurricane app.
Police and medical personnel are responding to a 2-vehicle rollover crash on Tualatin Valley Highway near 141st Avenue Friday afternoon.
Crews from Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue, Metro West, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and the Beaverton Police Department are all at the scene.
Officials at the scene said one of the vehicles has been stabilized with all of the passengers out of the vehicle. Two passengers were injured.
Working with @MetroWestAmb @WCSheriff and @BeavertonPolice at 2-vehicle crash with a rollover on TV Highway near SW 141st. One vehicle stabilized, all passengers out, two with injuries. pic.twitter.com/LvlfCwtWXp — TVF&R (@TVFR) February 2, 2018
Police are asking drivers to avoid the area on Tualatin Valley Highway between 141st and 142nd Avenues as they work to clear the scene.
This is a developing story. Please stay with FOX 12 and KPTV.com for further updates.
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New Delhi: Wholesale inflation rose sharply to 1.88 percent in July as compared to 0.90 percent for the previous month.
Inflation based on the wholesale price index (WPI) was 0.63 percent during the corresponding month of the previous year.
The government data released on Monday showed that prices of food articles rose by 2.15 percent in July on a yearly basis. Vegetable inflation stood at 21.95 percent.
Fuel and power segment, however, saw some cooling of inflation at 4.37 percent, from 5.28 percent in June.
Easing price pressures gave the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) room to cut its main policy rate by 0.25 percent to 6 percent earlier this month, the lowest since November 2010.
The RBI expects retail inflation could accelerate to 3.5 percent to 4.5 percent in October-December.
Unbelievable thing happened in a cricket match when a player smashed 169 runs for his side while other players of the Team scored Zero.
Cricket is a funny game and every now and then interesting things happens in cricket. This incident was very Unique and Amazing. A women players who’s name is Swart scored unbeaten 169 runs in a match while her other Team mates scored Zero.Swart played some lovely strokes in her innings and interesting thing about her innings was most of the strike was stayed with her while others kept losing their wickets.She single handedly scored unbelievable 169 runs and won a memorable game for her Team.It was really a fantastic and great achievement. Catch some of the Highlights below …
Name These ‘00s Albums From A Snippet Of The Sleeve
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It was the decade that kicked off the Millennium, with the return of guitar music, big stars, big hits and a raft of classic bands.
But if we pick a detail from a classic LP sleeve from the 2000s, could you correctly name it?
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Boston Bruins fans were treated to a fountain of youth in the B’s season opener against the Nashville Predators on Thursday night at TD Garden. Rookie winger Anders Bjork scored in his NHL debut to make for a perfect Berkshire Bank Exciting Rewind moment on opening night.
Check the Berkshire Bank Exciting Rewind page on NESN.com for the top plays from every Bruins game all season long.
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Pretty Little Liars' final season begins tomorrow, and with it comes all the answers we've been waiting for.
The biggest question everyone is dying to have answered is the identity of A. Not the first A, or the second A, or the A-Team, but Uber A, or A.D.—the newest most creatively disguised villain the liars have ever faced, who wants revenge for the murder of Charlotte DiLaurentis, who was the most recent A...or was she? And was Mona really the first A?
Some fan theories have us questioning literally everything we thought we knew about the series and everything that the Aria (Lucy Hale), Spencer (Troian Bellisario), Hanna (Ashley Benson), Emily (Shay Mitchell), and Alison (Sasha Pieterse) have been through over the past seven seasons.
For musical theatre fans all over the world, sharing a stage with Idina Menzel would be a dream come true - not to mind singing one of her songs with her or even upstaging her for that matter!
Well, an 11-year-old American boy did just that at one of her recent show in Texas.
Menzel invited a group of little kids on stage to help her sing her smash hit, Let it Go from Disney’s Frozen.
Straight away she was drawn to Luke Chacko as he was the only boy in the group.
Prompted by a family member in the audience, Menzel let him start the song.
Little did she know what was going to happen next.
With his sassy personality and outstanding voice he upstaged the star so much so that she demanded an encore.
No, you’re crying.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - U.S. Rep. Jim Cooper and Tennessee state Sen. Steve Dickerson are hoping to raise voter registration rates with a new project involving businesses and other organizations.
A news release from Cooper said Tennessee has more than 838,000 adults who aren't registered to vote. The release said Cooper, a Democrat, and Dickerson, a Republican, worked together to increase Nashville high school registration rates by 85 percent in 2015.
Their new effort, Project Register, aims to raise awareness about online voter registration across Middle Tennessee.
The program involves businesses, nonprofits and other organizations encouraging new employees to register to vote and reminding employees twice a year to register to vote online.
The release said more than 70 organizations representing more than 125,000 employees have signed up to participate.
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Pair’s Outlook
During the early hours of Friday’s trading session the common European currency began the day and traded against the US Dollar between the levels of significance, which together have provided the pair with support for the past three consecutive trading sessions. At the start of the session the currency exchange rate was above the monthly PP, which is at 1.0650. The forecast of a decline remains in force, as it can be clearly seen that slowly but surely the pair is moving lower. After passing the monthly PP the rate is most likely set to fall to the 55-day SMA at 1.0688.
UA College of Medicine-Phoenix receives full accreditation The Liaison Committee on Medical Education has awarded the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix full accreditation. Check out this story on azcentral.com: http://azc.cc/2ssVrF6 "Earning full accreditation is an important milestone in the evolutionary history of the University of Arizona's College of Medicine-Phoenix," said UA President Robert C. Robbins, a cardiothoracic surgeon.
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April 28 Cempra Inc
* Cempra reports first quarter 2017 financial results and provides corporate update
* Q1 loss per share $0.44
* For quarter ended March 31, 2017, Cempra reported a net loss of $22.9 million, or $0.44 per share
* As of March 31, 2017, Cempra had cash and equivalents of $202.8 million and 52.4 million shares outstanding
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PRISTINA, April 13 Germany's foreign minister Sigmar Gabriel urged the European Union on Thursday to support infrastructure projects in the Western Balkans and warned Kosovo it needed to improve relations with Serbia to progress closer to membership of the bloc.
Gabrel, who spoke after meeting Kosovan Prime Minister Isa Mustafa, urged the parliament in Pristina to adopt a disputed border deal with Montenegro to unlock a visa liberalization deal. (Reporting by Andrea Shalal and Fatos Bytyci; Editing by Toby Chopra)
Kevin Love had arthroscopic knee surgery this morning and will miss about 6 weeks.
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Agholor caught eight of 11 targets for 64 yards in Sunday's win over the Rams.
Coming off a career day in Week 13, Agholor still managed to outdo the seasonal marks he had set then with eight receptions and 77 snaps in this one. The eleven targets tied Alshon Jeffery and Torrey Smith for the team lead on the day. The breakout third-year receiver will have a much better matchup in Week 15 versus the Giants, which may compensate some for the loss of Carson Wentz (knee).
ESPN issued a press release today saying that Marvin Bagley III is expected to make his college basketball decision on SportsCenter Monday night (Aug. 14).
Bagley, who played at Sierra Canyon High last season, is ranked the top recruit in the nation and is expected to commit to USC, UCLA or Duke.
Bagley was the Los Angeles Daily News Player of the Year after his junior season at Sierra Canyon, averaging 24.6 points and 10.1 rebounds per game.
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Radiohead vocalist Thom Yorke has written the score for the new short film, Why Can’t We Get Along, which was commissioned by UK fashion brand rag & bone.
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Throughout, Yorke uses electronic beats, ethereal melodies and sparse lyrics to create an emotional and somewhat melancholy musical backdrop.
Can’t We Get Along features scenes of an art installation combined with contemporary dance and takes place in what appears to be a city loft. Three co-directors — Benjamin Millepied, Aaron Duffy and Bob Partington — filmed all the scenes in one day, reports Pitchfork.
The cast includes Baby Driver’s Ansel Elgort and House of Cards’ Kate Mara, as well as dancers from the American Ballet Theater, HipLet Ballerinas, Bulletrun Parkour and Kandi Reign from Musical.ly famous.
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PARIS (AP) — Two teenage boys have been rescued after three days underground in the skeleton-lined labyrinth of the Catacombs of Paris.
Paris police said they alerted firefighters early Wednesday that the boys, aged 16 and 17, were missing. Police said teams of rescuers, including climbers and sniffer dogs, set out to search for the youths and found them beneath southern Paris a few hours later suffering from slight hypothermia.
It was unclear how the boys got lost.
Sometimes people sneak into the catacombs after the official museum is closed and venture into areas normally off-limits, even organizing special parties or adventure games.
Some 20 meters (66 feet) below Paris, the catacombs hold the remains of 6 million people, transferred there starting in the 1700s as public graveyards were closed.
April 10 Ihh Healthcare Bhd:
* Proposes divestment of 29.9% of the shares in the capital of pch holding to TK Healthcare Investment Limited
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The Rhode Island State House on April 13 recognized the Armenian Genocide and the Jewish Holocaust in a resolution introduced by State Representative Katherine Kazarian.
State Representative J. Aaron Regunberg collaboratedwith Rep. Kazarian to introduce the joint resolution, Armenian Weekly reported.
Speaker of the House Nicholas Mattiello read the names of the representatives in support of the resolution and concluded with the following words, “The resolution passes unanimously.”
Speaker noted that both the Armenian and Jewish communities have contributed to the betterment of the State of Rhode Island in spite of such tragic histories.
The State recently passed a law requiring that the schools in R.I. teach about the Holocaust and Genocide, including the Armenian Genocide.
Former Blackhawk Sheldon Brookbank has been named an assistant coach at the team's AHL affiliate in Rockford.
Brookbank appeared in 74 games across two seasons for the Blackhawks, including the run to the Stanley Cup in 2013.
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BERLIN (AP) — A Vietnamese man charged with involvement in the kidnapping of a former Vietnamese oil executive in Berlin has gone on trial in the German capital.
The 47-year-old, identified only as Long N.H. because of German privacy rules, is charged with espionage and being an accessory to deprivation of liberty. Germany believes the kidnapping was a Vietnamese intelligence operation.
German authorities say executive Trinh Xuan Thanh and a woman accompanying him were snatched off the street, bundled into a van and taken to Vietnam in July. Vietnam claims Thanh, who was seeking asylum in Germany, returned voluntarily.
Thanh, the former chairman of PetroVietnam’s construction arm, was given two life sentences earlier this year for embezzlement.
The suspect who went on trial Tuesday is accused of providing logistical help for the kidnapping.
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Marvel Studios/YouTube Other than the possible demise of characters like Iron Man, Thor, Loki, and Captain America, we're very excited for "Avengers: Infinity War."
This movie is what all of the installments in the MCU have been leading up to, so it's hard to wait, and we can't help but speculate.
From the trailers, we know that we'll see some unexpected people getting together, like Spider-Man and Doctor Strange; and Teen Groot and Thor.
But there will also be an epic battle in Wakanda that could be the end for some of our favorites. Plus we'll get a more fully fledged villain in Thanos, played by Josh Brolin. Since he's had such a big presence in the past few movies, we're expecting a deeper character than Ultron, who was a massive disappointment.
From a secret role played by Peter Dinklage, to Loki's status as good or bad, these are all the things we can't wait to see in "Avengers: Infinity War," in theaters April 27.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Cleantech Solutions International Inc :
* CLEANTECH SOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL ENTERS INTO SALE AND PURCHASE AGREEMENT TO ACQUIRE A 60 PCT INTEREST IN 3D DISCOVERY CO. LIMITED
* UNIT‍ ENTERED DEAL WITH MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS OF 3D DISCOVERY CO TO BUY 60 PCT INTEREST SHARE CAPITAL OF 3D DISCOVERY FOR HK$3.0 MILLION​
* DEAL FOR CONSIDERATION OF HK$3.0 MILLION, TO BE SATISFIED BY ALLOTMENT & ISSUANCE OF CO‘S 68,610 UNREGISTERED SHARES AT $5.606/SHARE Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Prime Minister Theresa May has visited the scene of the Grenfell Tower fire, in west London, where at least 12 people are confirmed to have died.
On Wednesday, Mrs May said there will be a "proper investigation" into the tragedy as it emerged safety concerns "were raised" by residents before the blaze.
"If there are any lessons to be learned they will be, and action will be taken," she said.
INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indianapolis Colts arrived for practice Wednesday in T-shirts supporting a suburban Indianapolis community rocked by last week's school shooting.
Players and coaches wore the "Noblesville strong" shirts throughout their workout. Team employees pitched in by wearing them around the team complex.
Two people were injured in the shooting, including Jason Seaman, a teacher and former FCS football player who stopped the alleged shooter at Noblesville Middle School. Colts offensive lineman Joe Haeg said he knew Seaman because they squared off in conference play.
Seaman attended Southern Illinois and his college number, 91, was on the shirts. Haeg attended FCS power North Dakota State.
The team says proceeds from shirt sales will be donated to Seaman and Ella Whistler, who was also injured.
Fallout 76 received its first teaser trailer from Bethesda today, who will be unveiling their new game during E3 2018.
From what we know so far, the game will be based around Vault 76, which looks to be in the West Virginia area.
This has been gleaned from the hints found in the new trailer and not directly from Bethesda themselves.
What we do know is that the new Fallout game is coming to PS4, Xbox One and PC.
No mention of Nintendo Switch has been made, however, this could change in the future.
This information is based on the early pre-order details that have been shared, so there’s a chance another version for Switch could arrive at a later date.
However, while this is all we know about the game so far from the official sources, other media reports believe they know what kind of gameplay will be included.
Kotaku reports today that Fallout 76 will be an online survival RPG, similar to experience found in DayZ and Rust.
April 3 GWG Holdings Inc
* GWG Holdings Inc - begun offering $150 million in publicly registered non-traded shares of redeemable preferred stock
* GWG Holdings Inc - offering price is $1,000 per share with a minimum investment of $10,000
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OTTAWA—Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland says two Canadians were among 18 people killed in a suspected extremist attack on a popular restaurant in Burkina Faso.
The incident happened late Sunday when suspected Islamic extremists opened fire at a Turkish restaurant in the country’s capital.
Freeland says “the heartfelt condolences of our government go out to the loved ones of those targeted and the victims of this tragic attack.”
She says Canadian consular officials are working hard to provide assistance to the families of the victims.
Local authorities say other foreigners killed include two Kuwaitis and one person each from France, Senegal, Nigeria, Lebanon and Turkey.
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Former "Sex and the City" star Cynthia Nixon says on Twitter that she is running for governor in New York
Bird (ankle) will embark on a rehab assignment Wednesday, Sweeny Murti of Sports Radio 66 WFAN reports.
Bird has been out since May and underwent surgery for the ankle injury that he tried to play through. Teammate Starlin Castro (hamstring) will also begin a rehab assignment starting Friday, so the pair could be back up with the big club in time to help secure a playoff spot for the Yankees.
Nashville church shooting suspect has Oct. 23 court date
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The man accused of fatally shooting one person and wounding six others at a Tennessee church has a new court date.
Nashville district attorney general spokeswoman Dorinda Carter says 25-year-old Emanuel Kidega Samson’s preliminary hearing will be Oct. 23.
Samson wasn’t in court Friday when his case was briefly mentioned. He’s charged with murder in the Sept. 24 slaying of a woman at Burnette Chapel Church of Christ in Nashville.
Additional charges are expected. He’s being held without bond. An arrest affidavit says Samson waived his rights and told police he arrived armed and fired at Burnette.
Police haven’t determined a motive. Law enforcement officials told The Associated Press a note in Samson’s car referenced retaliation for a white supremacist’s 2015 massacre at a black church in Charleston, South Carolina.
A car driven by Jeffery S. Dumm, 35, of Augusta, was heading east on North Main and attempted to make a right turn onto Broadway, according to Knox County Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy Tim Carroll. Dumm reported trying to brake but the vehicle did not slow down and crossed Broadway and struck the passenger side of a Rockland cruiser driven by Officer William Smith.
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Oil markets and energy equities move sharply after Saudi Arabia and its allies cut their relations with neighbour Qatar. But as Silvia Antonioli reports, the economic consequences could go beyond that.
WASHINGTON (AP) – Sources outside the White House say President Donald Trump’s tariffs on steel and aluminum imports will take effect in 15 days, with Canada and Mexico indefinitely excluded from the duties.
Trump is ordering import tariffs of 25 percent on steel and 10 percent on aluminum later Thursday. He says American manufacturers need to be protected on national security grounds.
The people briefed on the plans say all countries affected by the tariffs are being invited to negotiate for exemptions, if they can address the threat their exports pose to the U.S.
Those briefed on the plans say the exclusion for Canada and Mexico could be ended, if talks stall to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement.
The people were not authorized to discuss details in advance and spoke on condition of anonymity.
× Man standing in the middle of I-240 hit and killed
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man is dead after being hit by a car on I-240 near Smith Road Tuesday around 9:14 p.m.
The man who was hit is dead.
Police identify him as 67-year-old Scott Gatewood.
Witnesses say he was standing in the middle of I-240 when he was hit.
The driver who hit the man stopped and pulled him out of the interstate so he wouldn’t be hit again.
It appears Gatewood’s car got stuck in mud on a service road.
The driver who his Gatewood will not be charged.
Dubai: The Indian Consulate in Dubai on Monday said it was in constant touch with UAE authorities to expedite the investigation into the death of three workers who died after inhaling toxic gases while cleaning an oil tank in Sharjah on Saturday.
CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – A Chicopee man is facing drug charges Friday night after police say he has been selling heroin to an undercover officer for the past couple of weeks.
Officer Mike Wilk of the Chicopee Police Department told 22News 21-year-old Joseph Martinez is facing charges including three counts of distribution of heroin, possession with intent to distribute heroin and resisting arrest.
Officer Wilk explained that Martinez was arrested after he delivered 100 bags of heroin to an undercover cop on Grove Street around 12:40 p.m.
After several attempts to run away from officers after spotting them, Martinez ran on to Pine Street and slipped on ice. Wilk said Martinez fell and slid across the street, into one of the unmarked police cars.
A search warrant was also issued for his home on West Main Street after his arrest on Pine Street. That is where officers found 200 more bags of heroin.
Officer Wilk said Martinez is currently being held on $100 bail.
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - Sears says it will be closing its store at Oxmoor Center early next year.
The retailer says the Oxmoor store will begin its liquidation sale on Oct. 27 and will close in mid-January.
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In a statement to WAVE 3 News, Howard Riefs, a Sears spokesman, said the decision was "difficult, but necessary."
The closing will be the second location in the Louisville area to shutter. In July, Sears announced the store in Clarksville, IN at Green Tree Mall would be closed.
The remaining Sears retail store location in Louisville will be at Jefferson Mall on Outer Loop.
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A 29-year-old man has been arrested after a woman was set alight at a home in Melbourne.
Emergency services found the 22-year-old woman, who suffered severe burns, after they were called to Boronia Avenue in Cranbourne just after 6.30pm yesterday.
Neighbours rushed to help after hearing the woman's blood-curdling scream coming from the home.
A 29-year-old man has been arrested after a woman was set alight at home (pictured)
Emergency services found the 22-year-old woman with severe burns at a Melbourne property
'We smelled smoke, petrol,' neighbour Daniel McCreedy told 7 News.
'My partner took care of the lady who had been severely burnt. After I came out, I noticed there was a jerry can at the back that was on fire,' he added.
The woman was rushed to hospital in a critical condition.
Firefighters were initially called to the property following reports of a house fire.
The 29-year-old man is being questioned by police.
Police investigations are still ongoing.
Hundreds of thousands of Iraqis have fled west Mosul in the US-backed offensive to retake the city from ISIL.
Hammam al-Alil, Iraq – As the Iraqi government’s military offensive against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL, known as ISIS) armed group rages on to retake the largest ISIL-controlled city in the country, hundreds of thousands of civilians have been forced to flee their homes.
Since the push to regain control of the western half of Mosul began on February 19, the Iraqi government estimates that more than 220,000 people have been displaced.
About 70 percent of these people are living in overstretched, underdeveloped refugee camps, according to the United Nations.
Many have fled to the Hammam al-Alil refugee camp, south of the city, to seek shelter and safety. The camp is home to about 4,000 families who arrived in the last two months to escape the fighting.
Senior Planner Corey Divel has an expansive menu of responsibilities for the Cleveland Planning Division, responsibilities one might categorize as "normal," "random" and Divel is celebrating his fourth year with the Cleveland Planning Division, after three-quarters of a decade with the Bradley County Planning Division." Senior Planner Corey Divel has an expansive menu of responsibilities for the Cleveland Planning Division, responsibilities one might categorize as "normal," "random" and "interesting."
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April 28 Asb Bancorp Inc
* Asb bancorp, inc. Reports financial results for the quarter ended march 31, 2017
* Q1 earnings per share $0.50
* Q1 earnings per share $0.49 excluding items
* Asb bancorp - net interest income increased 4.7% to $6.1 million for three months ended march 31, 2017 from $5.8 million for three months ended march 31, 2016 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
SIPTU has claimed that members of Dublin Fire Brigade were forced to operate today without a full complement of staff.
The union said it is raising serious concerns over staffing levels claiming that several fire appliances were sent into operation while undermanned.
The union claims one northside fire station was down eight personnel at 9am - out of a team of 19.
SIPTU is calling on a response from management over members' concerns that the safety of the public and fire-fighters is being compromised.
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SIPTU Sector Organiser, Brendan O’Brien, said “DFB is seriously understaffed with the result that its ability to maintain services to the public is being compromised.
"DFB management has sought to mitigate these shortages by the inordinate use of overtime, which cannot be sustained, along with the cancelling of critical safety training courses. This is resulting in the safety of the public and of our members in DFB being compromised.”
Woman who scammed scammer charged with theft
WOLFEBORO, N.H. (AP) — Police say a New Hampshire woman who answered a scammer's ad to pick up and ship an illegally purchased computer has been charged with stealing the laptop and shipping magazines instead.
Wolfeboro police in March were contacted by a business owner who said a hacker used their account to buy a computer.
WMUR-TV reports police said 51-year-old Jennifer Wozmak answered an online "job" to ship the computer overseas. But they said she didn't send the laptop, just magazines. She sold the computer to someone else.
She's been charged with theft. Wolfeboro Police Chief Dean Rondeau says she had no affiliation with the original scammer, other than the advertisement.
It wasn't immediately known if Wozmak had an attorney, and a possible number rang unanswered.
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Information from: WMUR-TV, http://wmur.com
(WJTV) — Cruisin’ The Coast event organizers are condensing the weekend schedule due to weather conditions concerning Tropical Storm Nate.
Executive Director Woody Bailey said that Friday’s events would continue as planned, but the weekend activities will be abbreviated.
“We encourage Cruisers to enjoy today as planned. Tomorrow, Saturday, our Cruisin’ venues and other activities will be cancelled except for our closing activities at Cruise Central.”
Saturday’s events will start at 9 a.m. Gates to Cruise Central in Gulfport at Centennial Plaza will open at 8 a.m. Saturday.
Cruisin’ organizers said that participant stamping cards should be turned in at any stamping venue before 5 p.m. Friday so they may be entered into the drawing Saturday.
“We will accept them with or without their stamping being completed,” said Bailey. He also said that for those not present, winnings will be mailed later next week. There will be no official Cruisin’ activities or events on Sunday.
Liverpool defeated Roma 5-2 in the first leg of the UEFA Champions semi-finals on Tuesday at Anfield.
Two clinical finishes from Mohammed Salah gave Liverpool a 2-0 lead in the first half.
Before, the Egyptian gave two assist for Sadio Mane and Ferminho to increase the scoreline to 4-0 in the second half
The Brazilian made it 5-0, before Eden Dzeko and Perotti reduced the deficit for Roma.
Roma will host Liverpool next week in the second of the UEFA Champions League next week Wednesda.y
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Call the fashion police –America’s hottest felon is on the loose.
Jeremy Meeks, 33, who was headhunted from his police mugshot, hit the catwalks for designer Philipp Plein at New York Fashion Week.
The married father of three strutted down the catwalk in front of A-list fashionistas including Madonna and Kylie Jenner.
(Photo: Getty)
(Photo: Getty)
In 2014, Meeks was dubbed “hot felon” after a California police mugshot of him went viral.
He was jailed for 27 months for firearms offences and street gang activities. But before he was banged up, he was given a modelling contract.
He started sharing modelling shots on his Instagram page after his release in March last year.
On Sunday, Meeks, who has a number of tattoos, including a teardrop, posted a photo of himself hugging former Vogue Paris editor Carine Roitfeld.
PLEASANT HILL — A White Pony Express truck stolen from Pleasant Hill over the weekend was recovered in San Jose on Monday afternoon, according to a spokesman for the nonprofit.
The refrigerated truck dubbed “Suzie” reportedly disappeared from the group’s Vincent Road office between Saturday night and Sunday morning.
Executive coordinator Gary Conner was preparing for an interview with a TV news station about the theft when the organization received a call from an eagle-eyed person in the San Jose area who reported spotting the truck at Montague Expressway and Harris Way, according to Steve Spraitzar.
Police recovered the truck and took it to a tow yard. The group plans to pick it up Tuesday, Spraitzar said in an email.
White Pony Express collects surplus food from restaurants and supermarkets and delivers it daily to organizations that serve people in need.
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - A Florida man has been sentenced to six years and five months in prison for accidentally shooting a gun while taking a selfie in a strip club restroom.
The U.S. Attorney's Office in Tampa announced 34-year-old Rorn Sorn's sentencing Monday. The Asian Pride Gang member pleaded guilty in April to possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.
Court documents say Sorn was at Club Lust in St. Petersburg in December when his gun discharged. The bullet went through the mirror and into the adjacent women's restroom. No injuries were reported.
A security guard approached Sorn as he was leaving, and Sorn reportedly told the guard that it was an accident and that he "was just trying to take a selfie." Police responded, and officers found a handgun, ammunition and drugs on Sorn.
Sorn has prior felony convictions for burglary and attempted first-degree murder.
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More than 100 varieties of orchid and a river of 12,000 cosmos will be focal points of the RHS Chatsworth Flower Show.
During Joseph Paxton’s time as head gardener in the early 19th century, the Chatsworth estate boasted one of the most extensive orchid collections in the UK. Celebrity floral designer Jonathan Moseley will join forces with Double H Nurseries to bring one of the UK’s largest orchid displays back to the estate. For the first time at an RHS show, a mass planting of more than 12,000 pink cosmos will create a striking vision in front of Chatsworth House. Other highlights include show gardens inspired by local landscapes and marquees filled with more than 80 award-winning nurseries and a broad spectrum of plants.
For further information, go to www.rhs.org.uk/flowershows.
A new systematic review of existing data and trials published between January 2012 and October 2017 has found that popular multivitamins, vitamin C, vitamin D, and calcium -- some of the most common choices -- had no real advantage to people's health, and there was no evidence taking them reduced the risk of cardiovascular disease, heart attack, stroke, or early death.
The study, published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, was led by researchers at St. Michael's Hospital and the University of Toronto.
"We were surprised to find so few positive effects of the most common supplements that people consume," said Dr. David Jenkins, the lead author of the study. "Our review found that if you want to use multivitamins, vitamin D, calcium or vitamin C, it does no harm -- but there is no apparent advantage either." [...]
JERUSALEM, May 30 (Reuters) - Israel’s anti-trust authority said on Wednesday it was opposed to the planned merger between Mizrahi-Tefahot Bank and Union Bank on the grounds it was liable to harm competition.
Mizrahi, Israel’s third-largest bank, had agreed to buy Union, the country’s sixth-largest, in an all share deal valued at 1.4 billion shekels ($391 million).
The authority said its decision was final, but the parties have the right to appeal.
Earlier in the day, Supervisor of Banks Hedva Ber told reporters the merger would not hurt competition.
April 28Cachet Pharmaceutical Co Ltd :
* Sees H1 FY 2017 net profit to increase by 20 percent to 40 percent, or to be 139.2 million yuan to 162.4 million yuan
* Says H1 FY 2016 net profit was 116.0 million yuan
* The reason for the forecast is steady improvement of main business
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Xander Bogaerts went 2-for-3 with a home run and double in his first rehab game for Triple-A Pawtucket against Toledo today.
He drove both hits the opposite way to right field. He also flied out to right.
He played six innings as shortstop.
Bogaerts also is scheduled to play for Pawtucket again tomorrow weather permitting. The Red Sox likely will activate him from the disabled list Friday when they play at Fenway Park vs. the Rays.
He still could be activated Friday even if rain postpones Pawtucket's game tomorrow.
"As long as he's comfortable with it," Red Sox manager Alex Cora said. "His worry, like I said, is defensively. It's not offense. ... Defensively, there's a lot of stuff that goes (on) out there. You can't do it just taking ground balls. As long as he feels good defensively, we'll be fine with it."
MILAN — Officials at the Pompeii archaeological site have announced a dramatic new discovery, the skeleton of a man crushed by an enormous stone while trying to flee the explosion of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 A.D.
Pompeii officials on Tuesday released a photograph showing the skeleton protruding from beneath a large block of stone that may have been a door jamb that had been “violently thrown by the volcanic cloud.”
The victim, who was over 30, had his thorax crushed. Archaeologists have not found the victim’s head. Officials said the man suffered an infection of the tibia, which may have caused walking difficulties, impeding his escape.
The archaeological site’s general director, Massimo Osanna, called it “an exceptional find,” that contributes to a better “picture of the history and civilization of the age.”
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CARROLL - The Village of Carroll has completed its 2017 annual Financial Report.
The report is available at the Village Clerk-Treasurer’s office for review. Call the village office at 740-756-4031 for an appointment to see the public document.
Our office hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
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Shane Fedderman, left, a 1998 graduate of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., watches as families of mass shooting victims urge California's public pension funds to stop investing in retailers of assault weapons in Sacramento, Calif., on March 19, 2018. Fedderman, who lives in Hollywood, is one of several alumni of the high school, where 17 people were killed in February, calling on the fund to divest from gun retailers. Kathleen Ronayne AP Photo
Some residents signed petitions, they did not want the sales tax increase. (Source WOIO)
Activists working to gather signatures for a petition to hold a vote to overturn the commissioners decision to raise the county sales tax did not meet the goal in time.
On April 1 the sales tax in Lorain County will rise from 6.5% to 6.75%.
Commissioners said without the sales tax increase there would have been cuts to law enforcement that the county could not afford.
Related Link : Lorain County Commissioners oppose voters, approve .25 sales tax increase
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SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Saturday morning’s frigid weather didn’t keep supporters of the Springfield Rescue Mission from their annual race to raise money for the homeless shelter.
That’s why it’s called the “Coldest Day 5K.” This is their fifth year, and the 170 runners comprised their second largest field of competitors.
Event organizer Barbara Brizzolari told 22News, the run raised more than $6,700, not including the donations that come in later. She said having the event during a very cold day helps raise awareness to conditions the homeless face in winter.
The money raised helps provide shelter for many homeless people at the rescue mission’s shelter on Taylor Street.
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Brisbane have played down talk that prized recruit Jack Bird could make his club debut in Friday night's NRL clash with Wests Tigers at Campbelltown.
The NSW State of Origin star trained strongly on Tuesday ahead of the Broncos team announcement for their round-three clash after overcoming a shoulder injury but Matt Gillett didn't sound convinced Bird would play this week.
"He is keen to get back (but) I think he has a little way to go yet before he returns," Gillett said.
Bruce Brown, director of the classic surfing film "The Endless Summer," has died. He was 80.
The general manager of Brown's film company Alex Mecl says Brown died Sunday in Santa Barbara, California, of natural causes.
Brown and his 1966 documentary "The Endless Summer" created the modern image of surfers as spiritual seekers on a quest, rather than thugs or buffoons.
And, along with the Beach Boys, he took surfing from a quirky hobby to a fundamental part of American culture.
"Endless Summer" was actually Brown's sixth surfing film, and like all the others it was shot on a tiny budget with Brown performing nearly every duty, from camera man to narrator.
The film follows two surfers as they hop hemispheres to constantly surf wherever it is summer.
Their charisma and the film's beauty made it an unlikely hit.
Georgia's 6th congressional district is filled with homey, community charm: tree-lined streets, meandering rivers and picturesque parks. Its solidly red politics are usually just as tranquil.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Cel-Sci Corp
* U.S. FDA removes clinical hold on Cel-Sci's Phase 3 head & neck cancer trial
* Cel-Sci Corp - ‍study's 928 patients are being monitored and continue to be followed for protocol-specific outcomes​
* Cel-Sci - ‍received a letter from U.S. FDA stating that clinical hold that had been imposed on co's phase 3 cancer study with multikine​ has been removed
* Cel-Sci - ‍determination if study's primary end point has been met will occur when there are 298 deaths in two specific groups​
* Says FDA letter states ‍all clinical trial activities under the investigational new drug application may resume​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
SHARE COPY LINK A woman said she told her son to start filming after she saw one of these sheriff's deputies slam the inmate's head against the van. Here's the video. Courtesy Peachrich McLemore
A woman said she told her son to start filming after she saw one of these sheriff's deputies slam the inmate's head against the van. Here's the video. Courtesy Peachrich McLemore
‘French football needs Neymar’
PARIS: French football “needs” Neymar, according to the country’s federation president Noel Le Graet, who said the Brazilian star “must stay” at Paris Saint-Germain.
Neymar became the world’s most expensive footballer after his transfer to PSG last August from Barcelona for a whopping fee of 222 million euros ($264 million). He won the French player of the year prize this season despite a foot injury meaning he has not featured for the Parisian club since the end of February. There has been constant speculation that the 26-year-old’s stay in the French capital could be a short one, with Real Madrid linked to a move for the Brazilian.PSG president Nasser al-Khelaifi has insisted, however, that he was “2,000 percent” sure Neymar would play at PSG next season, something the player himself has yet to confirm.
Three from SCV named to All-CIF volleyball list
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Valencia’s Lauryn Shockley and Santa Clarita Christian’s Kalona Marr and Megan Dombrowski were named to the All-CIF Southern Section list for their respective divisions on Monday afternoon.
Shockley, a University of Colorado Colorado Springs commit, helped the Vikings to an appearance in the CIF-SS Division 2 quarterfinals and a share of the Foothill League title.
In Division 6, Marr and Dombrowsky made it to the CIF state tournament with the Cardinals. They fell in the second round to Carnegie Schools-Riverside.
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AMARILLO, Texas — Officials in Texas say four children have died from gas poisoning believed to have been caused by a pesticide sprayed under their Amarillo home.
Amarillo Fire Department officials say other people who were in the home are “not out of the woods” yet.
Fire officials say a chemical reaction occurred when one person tried to wash off a pesticide that had been sprayed under the house. Poisonous Phosphine gas was released.
Capt. Larry Davis said in a statement Monday that crews responded to a medical call at the home about 5 a.m. One child died at the scene and three others died at a hospital. Officials didn’t release any identifying information, including the children’s ages.
Other family members and first responders are being treated.
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A youth has admitted stealing a purse and cash from a car in Hamilton and entering two other insecure vehicles with intent to steal.
Stephen McCafferty (20), of Nursery Place, Blantyre, was put under supervision for a year and ordered to do 100 hours of unpaid community work when he appeared at Hamilton Sheriff Court.
The court heard the cars were parked in Woodside Avenue and Warren Road when McCafferty targeted them on April 6 last year.
PRAGUE Czech Finance Minister Andrej Babis said he was surprised by the prime minister's decision for the government to resign over a dispute in the cabinet between the two rivals, adding the best solution would be for it to stay in place until October elections, media reported on Tuesday.
Prime Minister Bohuslav Sobotka said on Tuesday the resignation could be followed by a reformation of the cabinet with the same three-party centre-left coalition but without Babis - or could lead to an early national election.
"It is really a big surprise. I don't understand it. With this move the prime minister is destroying one of most successful governments following the revolution (that ended communism in 1989)," news website Aktualne.cz quoted Babis as saying while on a trip outside of the capital.
(Reporting by Jason Hovet; Editing by Jan Lopatka)
MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, Wyo. (AP) — A 21-year-old North Carolina man suffered severe burns after falling into a hot spring in Yellowstone National Park.
Park officials say Gervais Dylan Gatete of Raleigh, an employee of park concessionaire Xanterra Parks and Resorts, fell into a hot spring in the Lower Geyser Basin just north of Old Faithful late Tuesday.
Gatete was with seven other people when he fell. The group flagged down a ranger, Gatete was taken by ambulance to the airport in West Yellowstone, Montana, and he was flown a Salt Lake City burn hospital.
Park spokeswoman Morgan Warthin says the incident is still under investigation. She did not know Gatete’s medical condition.
This is the first serious injury in a thermal area in Yellowstone this year. Last June, a man left the boardwalk and died after falling into a hot spring in the Norris Geyser Basin.
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - Bakersfield Police served search warrants to two marijuana dispensaries on Friday, Feb. 2nd, resulting in the closure of the dispensaries.
Both locations that were served the search warrants had previously been made aware that marijuana dispensaries are illegal in Bakersfield, however continued to operate, according to Bakersfield Police Department.
As a result of the search warrants that were served, $3,101 were collected, along with a large amount of marijuana, police said.
The Bakersfield Fire Department, along with Code Enforcement were also able to determine that the locations the dispensaries worked out of were had more than one structural violation.
The operation is an on-going coordinated effort between the Bakersfield Police, the Bakersfield Fire Department, Code Enforcement, City Attorney's Office, Kern County District's Attorney's Office, Kern County Probation Department, and Kern County Sheriff's Office.
Amazon.com Inc. (Seattle) is reportedly planning to begin testing domestic robots in hopes of rolling out to customers as soon as next year, according to sources familiar with the plans. Finer details, including what the robots might be capable of accomplishing within the home, are not yet known, though those familiar liken it to a “mobile Alexa.”
Named after the Roman goddess of hearth, home and family, the project is codenamed “Vesta” and will be developed by Amazon’s in-house hardware research and development division, Lab126, also responsible for its Echo and Fire devices, reports Bloomberg. The project reportedly originated a few years ago, but Amazon has apparently ramped up hiring for Lab126 this year, which is interpreted as larger than normal innovation push within the department.
Amazon has declined to elaborate on the matter, citing that it chooses not to comment on “rumors and speculation.”
Police officers in downtown Berkeley are responding to a bank robbery attempt Monday afternoon, authorities report.
BPD spokesman Sgt. Andrew Frankel said the report of the attempted robbery came in just before 2:40 p.m.
Frankel said the location of the robbery attempt was the 2300 block of Shattuck Avenue.
The suspect has thus far evaded capture, he said.
Officers on the scanner identified the location as the Chase bank in the 2300 block of Shattuck.
Bank robberies are rare in Berkeley, and have been on the decline. There were four in the city in 2013, none the following year, three in 2015, one in 2016 and one last year, according to BPD data.
Berkeleyside will update this story if additional information becomes available.
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"Marine Le Pen was attacked on stage by a topless woman with with a bunch of flowers as her campaign rally was marred by protesters throwing missiles at police. The French right-wing leader addressed around 5,000 Front National (FN) supporters at the Zenith concert hall in the north of the city this afternoon, ahead of the upcoming presidential elections. But there was chaos on the streets outside as menacing masked demonstrators dressed in black clashed with cops. Troublemakers hurled objects including rocks, chunks of wood and smoke bombs at riot police standing between them and the venue. Officers were seen firing tear gas back in an attempt to keep the mob at bay." (04/17/17)
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Jake Gyllenhaal is now the new face for Calvin Klein’s Eternity.
The brand announced today that the Stronger actor will be the new face of Eternity Calvin Klein, starring alongside model and advocate Liya Kebode and four-year-old actress Leila in a series of television ads, debuting later this month.
Eternity was launched in 1988 with models and stars such as Kate Moss, Mark Wahlberg, and Moonlight’s Mahershala Ali as notable models.
Do you think Jake will make a good Eternity model? Does anyone still wear this stuff??
LONDON, Dec 11 (Reuters) - HSBC on Monday said its deferred prosecution agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice has expired, marking an end to the threat of further punishment for lapses in its anti-money laundering controls.
HSBC said it has lived up to its commitments under the five-year deal signed in December 2012, under which it pledged to strengthen its sanctions and anti-money laundering controls.
Europe’s biggest bank entered into the five-year agreement and paid a $1.9 billion fine for failing to prevent Mexican cartels from laundering hundreds of millions of dollars through the bank. (Reporting by Lawrence White; editing by Jason Neely)
Graham batted .700 (14-for-20) with two homers, 12 runs and 10 RBIs helping the Phoenix win all six games last week and extend their winning streak to 10 games.
The Smithville native recorded seven hits, two homers and eight RBIs in a sweep over Bethel University last Monday. In a four-game series against Stillman College over the weekend, Graham recorded seven hits, seven runs and two RBIs, while adding six stolen bases during the week for the Phoenix.
This is Graham’s first weekly honor of the season and second of her career.
Cumberland will travel to Bryan College on Tuesday for a doubleheader beginning at 2 p.m.
Archaeologists in Egypt say they have discovered a 4,400-year-old tomb near the pyramids outside Cairo.
Egypt’s Antiquities Ministry announced the discovery on Saturday and said the tomb is likely to have belonged to a high-ranking official known as Hetpet during the 5th Dynasty of ancient Egypt.
The tomb includes wall paintings depicting Hetpet observing different hunting and fishing scenes.
A pyramid in Giza, Egypt (Nariman El-Mofty/AP)
Mostafa Al-Waziri, leader of the archaeological mission, says the scenes depict a monkey — at the time commonly kept as domestic animals — reaping fruit and another dancing before an orchestra.
He believes Hetpet, a woman thought to be close to ancient Egyptian royals, had another tomb in Giza’s western necropolis, which is home to the tombs of top officials of Egypt’s Old Kingdom.
Mr Al-Waziri says excavation work is under way for the other tomb.
We’ve already gotten a glimpse at See Through Dresses’ forthcoming album Horse Of The Other World with the singles “Pretty Police” and “Violet.” Today the Nebraska rockers share their latest track “Lucy’s Arm,” which showcases an amped-up version of their sharp-edged, dreamy rock sound. It is a clamorous surge of banshee-esque guitar screams and slick vocals. Check it out below.
Horse Of The Other World is out 6/30 via Tiny Engines. Pre-order it here.
Foster Loyer is Mr. Basketball, getting twice as many first-place votes as any other candidate.
The award honoring the state's top senior basketball player was announced Monday by the Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan and the Detroit Free Press.
Loyer, a 6-foot point guard, has signed with Michigan State. He will join a backcourt with 2016 Mr. Basketball winner Cassius Winston.
East Lansing's Brandon Johns and David DeJulius of Detroit East English's Village were second and third in the voting. Johns and DeJulius have signed with Michigan.
Loyer is averaging 27 points, seven assists, four rebounds and three steals for Clarkston, which will face Flint Carman-Ainsworth in the state quarterfinals on Tuesday.
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Baku. 9 December. REPORT.AZ/ The companies that had joined the Extractive Industries Transparency in Azerbaijan, have delivered to the state 2 860 269,800 cubic meters of associated gas.
Report informs, says the 2016 final EIT report made by Moore Stephens Azerbaijan audit company.
According to report, BP has delivered 2 762 555,200 cubic meters of associated gas (from the Azeri-Chirag-Gunashli block of fields).
"Abşeron Investment Limited" delivered 33,067 mln cum, "Azen Oil Company" B. V - 2,398 mln cum, "Bahar Energy Limited"- 2,768 mln cum., CNPC - 9,629 mln cum, "Focnmeyt Assets Limited" - 9,629 mln cum, "Karasu Development Company" - 630,2 thsd cum, "Novatis Oil F.Z.E" - 4,585 mln cum, "Salyan Neft" Ltd - 19,258 mln cum, "Shirvan Investment limited" - 7,077 mln cum, "UGE Lancer PTE. Ltd" - 8,681 mln cum of associated gas to Azerbaijan.
In reporting period, Bahar Energy also delivered to the state 18,949 mln cubic meters of natural gas.
The band was playing the 28th annual KROQ Acoustic Christmas and during their set Homme's foot connected with a camera held by a photographer in the photo pit in front of the stage.
On Sunday, Homme put out the following statement/apology for the incident, "Last night, while in a state of being lost in performance, I kicked over various lighting and equipment on our stage.
"Today it was brought to my attention that this included a camera held by photographer Chelsea Lauren. I did not mean for that to happen and I am very sorry. I would never intentionally cause harm to anyone working at or attending one of our shows and I hope Chelsea will accept my sincere apology." Watch video of the incident here.
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NEW DELHI: Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Wednesday blamed the judiciary and the government for not elevating Justice KM Joseph to the Supreme Court.
"At the moment the blame lies with the judiciary. Having decided to reiterate the elevation, they have deferred their decision. It is bizarre to defer the reiteration," the former finance minister said, when asked who is to be blamed for not elevating Justice Joseph.
"The government in general is to be blamed for it," he was quick to add.
The issue has been a bone of contention and the centre of a row between the government and the judiciary.
Chidambaram also alleged that the government was "profiling" the candidates for being appointed as judges.
"They are looking at aspects beyond a person's legal competence to be a judge. That is wrong," he said.
Downtown Bryan Association Update
Katelyn Brown of the Downtown Bryan Association visits with WTAW’s Bill Oliver about the recently completed Texas Reds Festival, the schedule for October’s First Friday, and other events in October, November, and December.
ONE footy fan’s thrill of taking a spectacular mark on the MCG has been soured after he fell heavily, needing assistance from the field after his epic hanger.
The fan was taking part in a Melbourne Football Club initiative, called Hogan’s Heroes, where fans are picked to try to haul in spectacular marks.
The event was run at quarter-time of Tuesday night’s Anzac eve clash between Melbourne and Richmond.
Fans at the ground laughed, while others were concerned, after the high-leaping fan fell awkwardly, briefly laying motionless after dragging in a superb mark.
“We have an injury ladies and gentlemen,” former Demon Russell Robertson, who was MC during the contest, can be heard telling the MCG crowd.
Vision later showed the man walking from the ground, assisted by a concerned Demons staff member.
Fingers crossed he’s OK — and can remember his on-field efforts.
TORONTO -- Mookie Betts, Hanley Ramirez and Eduardo Nunez all received off days Sunday in Oakland, but all three are back in the Red Sox lineup today vs. the Blue Jays.
Boston and Toronto play the first of three games at 7:07 p.m. here at Rogers Centre.
Brock Holt will play shortstop. He's 9-for-25 (.360) with three doubles, one homer and four RBIs in his past six games. He went 1-for-16 (.063) in his first seven games (five starts).
Rick Porcello will start for Boston. He's 4-6 with a 4.99 ERA and 1.32 WHIP in 11 outings (10 starts) during his career at Rogers Centre. But he went 1-1 with a 0.66 ERA in two starts here last year.
Sandy Leon has caught all of Porcello's starts so far.
RED SOX LINEUP:
1. Mookie Betts
2. Andrew Benintendi
3. Hanley Ramirez
4. J.D. Martinez
5. Rafael Devers
6. Eduardo Nunez
7. Jackie Bradley Jr.
8. Sandy Leon
9. Brock Holt
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Raffle to Benefit Wardsboro Library
Each year the Friends of the Wardsboro Library sponsors a raffle to benefit the support of the Gloria Danforth Memorial Building, the home of the Library. This year’s prize is a one-of-a-kind Christmas tree skirt, handmade of 100 percent hand-dyed wool, and donated by Wardsboro fiber artist Linda Gifkins, with a retail value of $900.
Gifkins, a long-time collector of antique hooked rugs, began learning how to hook her own rugs in 2004, and is a member of the Association of Traditional Hooking Artists. Her work is on view at the Wardsboro Library, 170 Main Street, Wardsboro, through June. Raffle tickets can be purchased at the Library, and at friendsofwardsborolibrary.org. The drawing will be held at the Gilfeather Turnip Festival in October; the winner does not need to be present to win. For further details, you can visit friendsofwardsborolibrary.org.
Police have arrested a second person in connection with the murder last month of Omar Bailey in George Town.
A 23-year-old man, of George Town, was arrested on Wednesday and remained in police custody Friday, according to a statement from the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service.
Earlier, on Jan. 22, police arrested a 27-year-old man in connection with the killing and released him on police bail as there was insufficient evidence to file charges, police said at the time.
Mr. Bailey, a 28-year-old father of two, who was also known as Alanzo Navarro Bailey, was shot multiple times in a car park outside a barber shop at the Walton Centre on Eastern Avenue around 9:20 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 20.
One person was transported to Palmetto Richland hospital with serious injuries after a wreck on Interstate 77 on Friday afternoon, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol.
Two vehicles collided on Northbound I77 just past the Shop Road exit shortly after 4:00 p.m. after one vehicle lost control and ran into a guardrail. After hitting the guardrail, the car swerved back into traffic and was hit by the second vehicle, ejecting the individual.
I77 was delayed in both directions and the majority of northbound was closed for over an hour and a half due to the crash.
Police did not confirm which vehicle the person was ejected from.
SC Highway Patrol continues to investigate the incident.
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... any consistent drop-off in foreign demand could have lasting consequences on America's ability to finance itself cheaply, particularly in light of Trump's ambitious plans to boost infrastructure spending, cut taxes and put "America First." The president has singled out Japan and China, the two biggest overseas creditors, as well as Germany, for devaluing their currencies to gain an unfair advantage in trade.
CAIRO, April 5 Egypt's Naeem Holding on Wednesday started a private placement for a real estate fund worth 1 billion Egyptian pounds ($55.71 million), the company's chief executive officer Yousef Al Far said at a news conference.
The private placement will take place for one month and will be followed by an initial public offering for the fund before the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, due to start at the end of May. ($1 = 17.9500 Egyptian pounds) (Reporting by Ehab Farouk; writing by Asma Alsharif. Editing by Jane Merriman)
LAWRENCE COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) – Investigators are still searching for a woman who hasn’t been seen or heard from by family or friends since July 22.
Janice Threet, 30, also has not been to work at Magnetti Marelli in Pulaski since she left after her shift early that same morning.
The Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department says she may be driving a blue 2016 Chevrolet Cruz with possible body damage. Her license plate is TN 9A68K2.
Janice is a white female who stands 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighs 152 pounds. She has blue eyes and brown hair.
Anyone with any information regarding the location of Janice Threet is encouraged to contact the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department 931-762-3626 or the Criminal Investigation Division 931-762-1608.
Jones (knee) is listed as questionable for Game 5 against the Rockets on Wednesday, Kyle Ratke of Timberwolves.com reports.
Despite the Timberwolves failing to disclose his injury prior to Game 4, Jones ended up sitting out of that contest due to a sore knee. He's still working through some discomfort and at this point, Jones is likely to be reevaluated after Wednesday's morning shootaround before a final decision is made on his availability. Look for another update after that session and even if Jones were to be cleared, he'd likely struggle to see significant minutes considering Derrick Rose's recent breakout.
Bob Gray, GOP congressional candidate for the special election in Georgia, joins MTP Daily to discuss if he thinks this race is a referendum on President Trump and his views on certain policy issues.
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It also has instructions for "painting according to nature"
(CNN) Coloring books for adults all the rage, but apparently, they were popular as far back as the 18th Century.
A 256-year-old coloring book has been found in the library of the Missouri Botanical Gardens in St. Louis.
Its pages feature drawings of 60 plants and flowers, along with instructions for "painting according to nature."
The book, titled "The Florist," was printed around 1760 by Robert Sayer. The title page points out the pages are "intended for the use and amusement of Gentlemen and Ladies."
Botanist Amy Pool was doing research when she first came across mention of the book. She later learned the garden had a copy of the book in their rare book collection.
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Ghana Premier League MVP Latif Blessing failed to make the cut for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations.
The 17-goal striker in last season's Ghana Premier League failed to impress head coach Avram Grant after four days of training in Accra.
Grant named his provisional 26-man squad on Monday without the diminutive striker.
Blessing was tipped to make the grades and join the team that will emplane to UAE for a training tour.
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VIENNA, July 4 (Reuters) - Iran will remain in its 2015 nuclear deal only if its benefits are guaranteed by other signatories after the United States withdrew from the accord, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani told a news conference on Wednesday.
Rouhani said the U.S. withdrawal from the nuclear deal was "illegal". "Not the United States, not any other country would benefit from this decision to withdraw from the accord," Rouhani said in the news conference, which was broadcast live on Iranian state television.
(Reporting by Francois Murphy in Vienna and Bozorgmehr Sharafedin in London; Editing by Catherine Evans)
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Johansen (upper body) is hoping to suit up for Wednesday's clash with Vancouver, Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site reports.
Johansen has been sidelined for the Preds' previous three outings, but is getting closer to returning to action. If the 25-year-old cracks the lineup, he figures to slot back into a top-six role and should retake his spot on the power play as well. Frederick Gaudreau will likely be the odd man out, depending on the status of Kyle Turris (face).
A reeling White House faced a barrage of political fire Tuesday after the resignation of national security adviser Michael Flynn, with questions swirling about President Donald Trump's handling of the issue and his connections to Russia.
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Firefighters struggled to contain the blaze at the northwestern province of Aceh which is suspected to have been caused by a lit cigarette.
Fire crews hosed down the area while villagers watched as flames towered over houses and trees.
Indonesia’s disaster mitigation agency said in a statement: “We are still collecting data on the number of victims because the fire has not been extinguished yet.”
Corpus Christi police responded to the Wal-Mart on Saratoga after loss prevention employees reported a woman was allegedly stealing merchandise. Wal-Mart employees called police around 4:20 pm Sunday afternoon after they confronted the suspect and told her not to leave the store.
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The DuPage County Courthouse was temporarily evacuated Monday morning dust from construction worker apparently set off a fire alarm.
“An activated fire alarm in the courthouse forced a full evacuation of the building,” Undersheriff Frank Bibbiano ssaid in a statement.
Construction workers were on the third floor about 9:45 a.m. when “construction dust entered the ventilation system causing a fire alarm to activate,” he said.
“Per our protocols a full facility evacuation was conducted and the Wheaton Fire Department responded,” Administrative Chief Jim Kruse said in the statement.
Sheriff’s deputies conducted the evacuation of about 2,750 people, authorities said.
“I can report that the evacuation concluded without any injuries at approximately 10:15 a.m. and the courthouse was reopened,” Kruse said
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It is a strange juxtaposition. Up a dusty, unpaved road in the untouristy part of Bethlehem, stands a shiny new hotel that would look more at home in London’s Shoreditch or New York’s East Village. "The Walled Off Hotel" – a pun on the luxury Waldorf Astoria hotel chain – is the creation of Banksy, the artist best known for his street art and political statements. The supposed aim of this establishment, complete with jazzy, West End style lights? To educate visitors about the complex history and politics of Israel’s five-metre tall concrete wall, the West Bank barrier, which stands a few paces away.
The identity of the bride was kept secret throughout before ending in a huge reveal at the end of the EastEnders episode.
It transpired it was none other than his ex-wife’s sister, Rainie Cross (played by Tanya Franks).
Earlier on in the episode, Robbie Jackson (Dean Gaffney) could be seen in a registry office with his uncle Max (Jake Wood) as the pair looked toward a mystery woman dressed in bridal gear coming through the door.
“Is this her?” Robbie asked.
However, the brunette’s face was not shown as viewers only saw her from behind.
Robbie and his uncle later drove up back to the Square, but Max’s new bride was nowhere to be scene.
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BRUSSELS – The European Commission (EC) has fine-tuned its criteria the voluntary EU Ecolabel for textiles, including its definition of textiles to include accessories and intermediate products used in textiles and it has extended the validity of the assessed criteria for 78 months from the adoption of the amendment. The criteria were due to expire in June 2018.
The amendment also clarifies the exceptions applying when recycled fibres or organic cotton fibres are used and revises the calculation required with regards to the percentage of these fibres used in EU-Ecolabelled textiles. Other criteria for chemical management, such as water repellent finishes are mentioned alongside new rules for wool and pesticide residues on cotton are also clarified.
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Lakvijaya Coal Power Plant in Norochcholai broke down today due to a failed generator the Ceylon Electricity Board said.
A power generator in the first phase of the 900 Mw power plant has malfunctioned due to a technical failure in a boiler, according to Power and Energy Ministry.
However, the malfunction does not affect the overall national power supply, a Ministry official said.
The possibility of a calamitous war with North Korea, and worse, the possibility that such a war could quickly escalate out of control and include the US of nuclear weapons, is a growing concern across the region, and indeed the world.
CIA Director Mike Pompeo, however, sought to reassure Americans about the situation, saying that a nuclear war with North Korea is “not imminent,” though he did qualify that by saying that the risk of such a nuclear war is getting closer.
Pompeo’s qualifiers about the US not facing nuclear war specifically today came alongside comments from H.R. McMaster, who said that the US is closer to war with North Korea than they were a decade ago, and remain fully prepared to “deal militarily” with them.
Pompeo seemed, at the very least, certain that the threats already made hadn’t scared North Korea away, saying he wouldn’t be surprised at all if North Korea carried out more missile tests, and is “quite confident” such tests will continue.
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Omarkhayam and Abdullah Maute grew up with several other brothers and sisters in Marawi, a Muslim-majority town in a country where over 90 per cent of the population is Christian When a band of militants led by Omarkhayam and one of his brothers overran a town in the southern Philippines on May 23, festooning its alleyways with the black banners of Islamic State, the Facebook description seemed appropriate. Governments across Southeast Asia had been bracing for the time when Islamic State, on a back foot in Iraq and Syria, would look to establish a "caliphate" in Southeast Asia and become a terrifying threat to the region.
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Elle and other artists, including country star Kane Brown, attracted more than 2500 guests to the Budweiser Country Club event at the annual festival. Elle’s eight-song set included her hit “Ex’s and Oh’s,” a cover of Aretha Franklin‘s “I Never Loved a Man,” and three brand-new songs: “Good Thing Gone,” “Baby Outlaw” and “The Compromise.”
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According to a rep for Elle, it’s not known whether or not those three songs will be included on the singer’s upcoming album.
Last fall, Elle told ABC Radio that the new album was “cathartic” and “really good,” adding, “It’s a lot of rock and roll and soul…it’s bad a**.
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Gubernatorial front-runner Gavin Newsom on Tuesday predicted a bruising, divisive general-election campaign with $100 million spent against him if he and fellow Democrat Antonio Villaraigosa emerge as the top two winners in the June 5 primary.
“You want a race that’s a just knock-out, drag-down [between] Democrats driving down turnout? I think that’s guaranteed to do that,” Newsom told reporters on his campaign bus.
He was pushing back at a narrative among pundits that his campaign’s efforts to boost the candidacy of Republican John Cox could ultimately hurt Democratic efforts to retake the House in the fall. The conventional wisdom is that having a Republican at the top of the ticket on the November ballot would increase GOP voter turnout, which could help vulnerable Republican members of Congress hold on to their seats.
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) The Rose Parade is underway under cloudy skies and with additional security.
The 128th annual parade got started Monday with an added police presence and measures to prevent a vehicle from barreling into the route.
Sturdy barricades are erected at more than 50 intersections to prevent a terrorist attack like ones that happened in Berlin and France last year when trucks plowed into crowds.
Flower-covered floats feature waterfalls, a roller coaster and surfing dogs. The AIDS Healthcare Foundation has a float honoring the 49 killed in the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida. Three survivors of that attack were on the float titled ”To Honor and Remember Orlando.”
Three Olympic gold medalists, runner Allyson Felix, diver Greg Louganis and swimmer Janet Evans, are grand marshals of the parade.
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RCMP say two men were seriously injured after their snowmobile collided with a large snowbank in Norway House on Sunday morning.
RCMP said it happened just before 8 a.m. near Harts Drive.
Officers arrived and determined that a 24 and 21-year-old man, both from Norway House, were travelling across a field when they collided with a snowbank. Both men were thrown from the snowmobile. The 24-year-old suffered life-threatening injuries and the 21-year-old suffered serious injuries.
Both men were flown to hospital in Winnipeg.
RCMP said neither man was wearing a helmet, and alcohol and speed appear to be factors in the collision.
The investigation continues.
A 35-year-old man from Portugal is facing impaired and driving over 80 mgs charges after a vehicle crashed into a hydro pole in Bradford Sunday.
South Simcoe Police officers were dispatched to a crash on the 11th Line around 10:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10 following reports that a vehicle had left the roadway and struck a hydro pole.
When officers arrived, they found a man was standing beside the vehicle trapped by downed hydro lines, a police spokesperson said.
The driver was safely directed out from the hydro lines by Bradford West Gwillimbury Fire and Rescue Services.
With the end of the year coming, tax experts are advising clients how to maximize their deductions — and there could be big changes coming with the pending tax law.
Here & Now‘s Robin Young discusses the report with CBS News’ Jill Schlesinger (@jillonmoney), host of “Jill on Money” and the podcast “Better Off.”
DARLINGTON, S.C. — Authorities say a woman in labour and her unborn baby were killed along with two other people and another baby still in the womb after a SUV ran off the side of a road into a ditch in South Carolina.
Highway Patrol Lance Cpl. Judd Jones says all 11 people inside the vehicle were ejected in the wreck around 10 p.m. Friday on a two-lane road in Darlington County.
Judd says the eight people injured were taken to the hospital, but he didn’t have their conditions.
Darlington County Coroner Todd Hardee said 28-year-old Chikari Douglas-Rouse was in labour and trying to get to the hospital. Troopers say the 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer ran off the right side of the road and overturned. The cause of the wreck was still under investigation.
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Police find stolen car, seek Army reservist who escaped
CENTRAL FALLS, R.I. (AP) — Massachusetts state police say they've recovered a stolen car believed to have been used by a former Army reservist who was charged with stealing 16 guns from a U.S. Army Reserve Center and escaped from a Rhode Island detention center.
They say James Morales remains at large.
U.S. marshals say the Cambridge, Massachusetts, native scaled a building and climbed over razor wire and was reported missing Saturday night. They believe he's wounded and bleeding from the razor wire.
Police say they believe Morales fled to Attleboro, Massachusetts, and stole the car. They found the car Sunday afternoon.
The FBI says Morales stole assault rifles and handguns from an armory in Worcester (WUS'-tur), Massachusetts, in 2015.
Morales also faces child rape charges.
"Why did I join the Army," said Maj. Monica Peck, a civil affairs officer with the 316th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), a Army Reserve unit from Coraopolis, Pa.,"I wanted to jump out of airplanes for a living."(U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Christopher Bigelow)
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Workers are rushing to repair the barrier at the nation's tallest dam after authorities on Sunday ordered... . A building is submerged from the overflowing Feather River downstream from a damaged dam at Riverbend Park on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017, in Oroville, Calif.
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Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo yesterday met with the Governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Ganduje and the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II.
The meeting lasted for about one hour, inside the Emir’s palace.
Osinbajo met with them after attending the wedding of his Personal Assistant, Alhaji Hafiz Kawu, in the ancient city.
The vice-president was accompanied to the venue of the wedding by Ganduje, and other top politicians.
Osinbajo paid a courtesy visit on the Emir and held a closed door meeting with him in company of the governor.
The meeting might not be unconnected with the cold war between Ganduje and his predecessor, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso as the Vice President is making effort to reconcile them before the 2019 general elections.
Kwankwaso was prevented from entering the state last week by the police, the same day the governor was holding a rally in order to avert a bloody clash.
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Colorado man gets life for carrying out plot to kill uncle
GREELEY, Colo. (AP) — A 38-year-old suburban Denver man has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for killing his uncle.
Kelly Raisley, of Lakewood, pleaded guilty Tuesday to first-degree murder and was immediately sentenced for the Aug. 16 shooting death of Randy Baker in Greeley.
Prosecutors say Raisley was paid several thousand dollars and given Baker's motorcycle in exchange for the killing. Baker's wife and his sister have been implicated in the murder plot, and their cases are working their way through the court system.
Assistant District Attorney Robb Miller called the murder "truly senseless" and said Raisley was "deceived into killing the one man that truly cared for and loved him."
Jason Aldean returned to Las Vegas for the 2018 ACM Awards and left as our Entertainer of the Year.
The country superstar opened the show April 15 by paying tribute to the lives lost during the Las Vegas shooting alongside Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, Maren Morris, and Thomas Rhett.
We sat down with Aldean ahead of Country Music's Party of the Year to discuss his emotional journey since Route 91 Harvest. "For the one horrible night I had here, I've had a ton of great nights here," Aldean shared.
The "Rearview Town" singer expressed his love for the city stating he's had many career-defining moments there. Aldean is thankful for the support of his country music family and felt good to be back for a positive thing such as the ACM Awards.
Jason Aldean's High Noon Neon Tour kicks off in May with special guests Luke Combs and Lauren Alaina.
A keen traveller, she ran a blog in which she identified herself as an Australian living in London and working full-time in the healthcare sector. " Kirsty Boden was a young nurse who went to help victims of the attack and, tragically, has been killed by these cowardly, vicious terrorists", Mr Turnbull said.
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LAFAYETTE (KRON) — A man died at a Lafayette work site on Monday afternoon after getting trapped in a forklift, sheriff’s deputies said.
The fatal industrial incident happened around 3 p.m. in the 800 block of Avalon Avenue.
When officers arrived, they were told a person driving a forklift was trapped. The 35-year-old died at the scene.
The victim has not been identified.
Lafayette firefighters also responded to the scene of the workplace incident.
Lafayette police and Cal/OSHA are investigating.
No other information has been made available.
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The Prairie River Feeders Co-op in High Prairie lived up to its name in a different way June 22 as it served a meal during its customer appreciation lunch. Prairie Feeders is a privately held company in High Prairie, categorized under livestock loan companies. Prairie River is one of 45 feeder associations in Alberta. Overall, $55 million is lent annually in the province, with 10 per cent in the High Prairie office, board chair Michael Strebchuk says.
PEMBROKE PARK, Fla. — Florida deputies didn't have far to travel when responding to a car crash because it crashed into a sheriff's office substation.
A Broward Sheriff's Office news release says the crash occurred shortly before noon Monday at the agency's South Broward district office in Pembroke Park.
Deputies say one person was taken to a nearby hospital. The person's name and the extent of their injuries weren't immediately released.
Officials didn't say what caused the crash.
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Baku. 20 April. REPORT.AZ/ South African Police began to use rubber bullets and tear gas to prevent disorders in the north-western part of the country.
Report informs referring to “Interfax”, at least 23 people were detained during the clashes.
Local media said that a thick layer of smoke appears in the area where the disorders took place between police and protesters.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa left the London summit early due to the clashes. He expressed his concern and called both protesters and the police to be cautious.
Notably, protests are related with low-level social services, house shortages, unemployment and poor quality health care. The disorders broke out after a few patients died on April 17 in a hospital which was closed because medical workers demanded wages.
NAPLES, Fla. (AP) – A potential solution to a troublesome sand shortage off Southeast Florida is tucked away in a massive water resources funding bill President Barack Obama signed into law last month.
The 2016 Water Resources Development Act authorizes the Army Corps of Engineers to study the potential of using foreign sand, such as from the Bahamas, to widen shorelines and protect coasts from hurricanes like the ones that lashed the Big Bend and northeastern Florida last summer.
In its “Shrinking Shores” investigation last year, the Naples Daily News reported Miami-Dade and Broward counties have exhausted their deposits of available offshore sand, leaving only sand that is too far offshore to retrieve or is nestled among protected reefs or other underwater marine features.
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Vegas states its (lower) case: no capital letters on Twitter
LAS VEGAS (AP) — This city means business when it comes to hockey and is stating its (lower) case — no capital letters.
In a shot at the Vegas Golden Knights' opponent — the Washington Capitals — city officials are dispensing with capital letters on the official Twitter account.
The city posted a photo-shopped version of the famous Las Vegas sign with all lowercase letters on Friday and the message: "we're serious about #nocaps! #goknightsgo." Since then, the city has been tweeting in all lowercase letters. MGM resorts also joined the push on its Twitter account.
The campaign comes in response to the Washington Capitals' "#ALLCAPS" social media push.
The expansion Golden Knights have made a startling run to the Stanley Cup Final and host Game 1 on Monday night.
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Ivan Perisic was linked with a number of Premier League teams last month
Ivan Perisic is one of Inter Milan's top players and he was linked with a move away from the San Siro last month.
Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester United were all said to be showing interest in the 28-year-old.
And Croatia legend Dario Simic thinks Perisic would be at home at Old Trafford.
Accused killer Milan Urlich admits he caused Andrew Carville's death, but he has pleaded not guilty to the murder.
Milan Urlich, 30, made a number of admissions on day two of his ACT Supreme Court trial for the murder of Mr Carville in November 2015.
His brother Marc Urlich, 45, is also on trial, accused of helping to move and hide the body.
He has pleaded not guilty to being an accessory after the fact.
Milan Urlich's defence barrister, James Lawton, told jurors on Thursday morning that his client admitted he had caused the death of Mr Carville about 10.30pm on November 4, had wrapped the body and had put it on the tray of his white Landcruiser ute before leaving the vehicle in a Sutton Road paddock.
Mr Lawton said the accused then stole a van from a carpark at the Australian War Memorial.
The tax day protests in more than a dozen cities Saturday were largely peaceful, though occasionally demonstrators and some pro-Trump groups ended up face-to-face exchanging taunts. The tax day protests in more than a dozen cities Saturday were largely peaceful, though occasionally demonstrators and some pro-Trump groups ended up face-to-face exchanging taunts.
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Janelle Monae is decked out in white and black while posing backstage at her Dirty Computer screening held at The Film Society of Lincoln Center, Walter Reade Theatre on Monday (April 23) in New York City.
The 32-year-old entertainer was joined at the event by Lupita Nyong’o, Common, Christian Siriano and his husband Brad Walsh and moderator, comedian Franchesca Ramsey.
Janelle premiered the official “emotion picture” film that’s set to accompany her new album Dirty Computer, which is set to be released on April 27.
“And then Janelle and Lupita had a dance party right in front of me. just a casual monday night. whatever. #DirtyComputer,” Franchesca tweeted along with a video of Janelle and Lupita dancing to “Make Me Feel.”
In case you missed it, Janelle revealed the dates for her upcoming tour here!
In recent years, the Cambodian government has undertaken various reforms to improve tax collection and revenue administration, conducting business audits and rolling out an online collection platform.
This, along with continued economic growth, has successfully raised tax revenues. In 2017, its tax department saw a 30 per cent jump in tax revenues collected, compared to 2016, the Phnom Penh Post reported.
At the same time, taxes remain instrumental as a lever not only to attract foreign investors but also to boost the performance the micro, small and medium local enterprises.
For instance, the government announced in May 2018 new incentives to get companies to register formally - including a two year tax exemption, a Khmer Times report said. It is also considering tax breaks for businesses that employ large numbers of people, purchase large quantities of raw materials, or digitalise their accounting systems.
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Caitriona Balfe has dealt with some slippery talent in her career, but nothing prepared her for the sinuous charm of Scar, the five-foot python.
The Irish actress and her one-time serpentine costar met on the set of Balfe’s Starz show “Outlander,” in which she plays headstrong heroine, Claire.
“There’s a great scene where Scar slithers across [my character],” the former model told The Post at Wednesday’s Delpozo show.
“I had my skirts around me, and [snakes] always try to find a little dark crevasse to go in,” she continued. “He kept trying to go in and hide! I thought I was being very cool with the snake, but all of the sudden, I was like, ‘Alright, we’re done! Get him out of here!’ ”
Raptors president Masai Ujiri made a plea for Torontonians to "come together and support one another" in the wake of the horrific van attack that killed 10 and left 15 injured.
Ujiri addressed the media after practice Tuesday, offering his condolences, urging people not to be afraid and asking them "to believe in our city."
Ujiri, a native of Nigeria, says he brags about Toronto everywhere he goes, calling it the safest place and the best city in the world. That will not change, he said.
"The strength of our city is its diversity."
The Raptors host the Washington Wizards on Wednesday in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series. Toronto took an early 2-0 series lead, but proceed to drop the next two games in Washington.
Actor and director Ben Affleck is putting his summer camp-meets-plantation-style compound on a rural Georgia island on the market for $8.9 million.
In recent years, Mr. Affleck has used the home as a vacation getaway, staying in the main house when he is in town, according to the listing agent, Dicky Mopper of Engel & Völkers Savannah.
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MANCHESTER, England — Jose Mourinho has criticized the atmosphere at “quiet” Old Trafford on Alexis Sanchez’s home debut.
The Chile forward, who joined last month from Arsenal, netted the second goal in a 2-0 victory over Huddersfield in the English Premier League on Saturday.
Mourinho says “the atmosphere is a bit quiet and there is not very” much enthusiasm.
He wants United fans to emulate the atmosphere at former Premier League club Portsmouth, which is now in the third tier.
Mourinho says Fratton Park is “such a small stadium, the atmosphere was absolutely incredible.” Mourinho managed at Portsmouth during a previous Chelsea reign.
As the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series season picks up after an off weekend, we make a case for Denny Hamlin, Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Clint Bowyer, Jamie McMurray or Austin Dillon winning at Bristol on Sunday. Why these five drivers could break through at Bristol with first NASCAR win of season As the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series season picks up after an off weekend, we make a case for Denny Hamlin, Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Clint Bowyer, Jamie McMurray or Austin Dillon winning at Bristol on Sunday.
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President Donald Trump wants to send people back to the moon — and on to Mars.
Trump is signing a space policy directive directing Nasa "to lead an innovative space exploration programme to send American astronauts back to the moon, and eventually Mars", according to White House spokesman Hogan Gidley.
Trump has taken several steps to refocus Nasa's mission on space exploration.
He'll sign the directive at the White House Monday.
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Major League Soccer (MLS) and Kellogg's are teaming up for a promotion around the Cheez-It and Pringles brands. Specially marked packages of Pringles and Cheez-It products include details on how consumers can win a trip to see their favorite soccer club play. MLS promotional graphics are featured on Cheez-It 3-ounce and Pringles Large Grab & Go displays. The promotion runs June 1 through July 31. To enter the sweepstakes, customers must take a selfie with a qualifying product and upload it to KelloggsMLSSweeps.com. Five grand-prize winners will get a trip for four people to any MLS game. One hundred first-prize winners will get a ticket to any MLS game. One thousand winners will receive $50 electronic gift cards to the Major League Soccer merchandise website.
BLAME FRED Rogers for the off-putting reputation of traditional cardigan sweaters. Happily uncool, the TV personality wore them for 33 years on PBS’s “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,” donning his last one on-air in August 2001. One of his bland zip-ups even earned a place in the Smithsonian Archive. “For a certain generation, the cardigan is tied to Mr. Rogers’ nerdy, professorial look,” said Bruce Pask, the men’s fashion director at New York department store Bergdorf Goodman. That makes sense: No guy wants to look like he’s about to open up a picture book and tell his date a bedtime story. In recent years, there’s been...
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Local leaders in at least 30 states are taking a defiant stance against threats by the incoming Trump administration to deport immigrants living illegally in local communities.
Rielly collected two assists -- one on the game-winning goal in overtime -- during Monday's Game 3 win against Washington.
After logging 39:56 of ice time and scoring a goal in Game 2, Rielly followed up the impressive showing with two helpers over 24:31 of ice time Monday. Considering what's at stake, this is easily the best two-game stretch of Rielly's young career. It stands to help his confidence heading into the 2017-18 campaign, which has the makings of a breakout showing.
The vice-principal at Markham's Father Michael McGivney Catholic Academy has been appointed to be a full-time citizenship judge for the Greater Toronto Area.
Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Ahmed Hussen made the announcement in mid-May. Vice-principal Rodney Simmons will bid farewell to colleagues and students at Father Michael McGivney on June 30 and begin his life as a judge.
Citizenship judges are officially appointed by the Governor General in council on the recommendation of the federal minister.
Simmons has more than 30 years of experience in education, creative curriculum development, community building and advancing inclusivity and diversity in school environments. He has been a member of the Father Michael McGivney community for more than 17 years and has been instrumental in introducing the school’s International Baccalaureate Program. Simmons also spearheaded educational programs for at-risk youth and equity and diversity training.
The Indian Meteorological Department on Monday issued a heatwave alert for isolated places in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana. The average temperature hovered over 40 degrees Celsius on Monday.
“Heatwave conditions at isolated places are likely to prevail over the lower reaches of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand during the next three to four days,” PTI quoted the weather authorities as saying.
The IMD has also predicted thunderstorms over Bihar, West Bengal, Assam and Meghalaya. It said Maarutha storm may trigger thundershowers in Odisha.
The rising mercury has already claimed nine lives, IANS reported.
Turin : Serie A football club Torino president Urbano Cairo has brushed off speculation on striker Andrea Belotti after he was linked with a summer move to AC Milan and Manchester United. Cairo thinks it is Belotti’s own decision to stay at Torino despite being sought-out by other clubs.“I want to keep Belotti as he has a contract until 2021. If a non-Italian club pays his 100 million euros ($112 million) release clause then yes I will sell him,” Cairo was quoted as saying by Fox Sports on Sunday.
“Even so, Belotti could then refuse a potential deal anyways. It is important to understand what he really wants. I think he wants to stay here with us at Torino.” he added. The 23-year-old striker has scored 26 goals in 35 league appearances for Torino last season helping the team to finish ninth in the Serie A standings.
Court records say a man accused of buying high-powered rifles used in the San Bernardino terror attack has agreed to plead guilty to federal criminal charges.
The documents released Tuesday say Enrique Marquez Jr. has agreed to plead guilty to conspiring to provide material support to terrorists and one other charge.
Prosecutors say Marquez acknowledged plotting with Syed Rizwan Farook in 2011 and 2012 to massacre college students and gun down motorists on a gridlocked freeway. Those attacks never occurred.
Authorities said Marquez purchased the guns used by Farook and his wife, Tashfeen Malik, in the Dec. 2, 2015, attack in which 14 people were killed at a public health agency event before the suspects died in a gunfight with police.
Protesters hold a sign with a photograph of murdered journalist Javier Valdez during a press rights demonstration at the Independence Monument in Mexico City, Mexico, on May 16, 2017. EPA-EFE FILE/Mario Guzman
A suspect has been arrested by federal law enforcement agents for the murder of reporter Javier Valdez, who was killed last year in the northwestern Mexican state of Sinaloa, Government Secretary Alfonso Navarrete said.
The unidentified suspect was captured on Monday in a joint operation staged by the Federal Police, the National Security Commission and the Attorney General's Office, Navarrete said in a Twitter post.
A second victim, 27-year-old David Androsky, was shot in the chest and taken to Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, where he was listed in stable condition on Monday.
No arrests have been announced in the case, but police said they were not treating it as a random act.
"It appears there was an altercation between people inside the Third Base Bar which ended up behind the bar and ultimately two people being shot," Superior police Capt. Thomas Champaigne said.
An autopsy was expected to be performed on Kyle Androsky Monday in the Twin Cities.
The Superior Police Department, Douglas County Sheriff's Office and Lake Superior Drug and Violent Crime Task Force are investigating the incident.
Anyone with information concerning the shooting can contact the Superior Police Department by dialing 911, calling the department's tipline at (715) 395-7468, texting "spdtip" to 847411 or by submitting information through the department's website or Facebook page. Tipsters may remain anonymous, police said.
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SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) -- A Santa Clara County judge has dismissed a rape charge against former San Francisco 49er Ray McDonald after prosecutors said the woman who made the allegation refused to testify.
Judge David A. Cena dismissed the charge - one count of rape of an intoxicated person - on Monday. Santa Clara County prosecutor Chris Lamiero said in a statement he tried to convince the victim to testify, but she refused.
The woman said she slipped and fell on a pool deck at McDonald's San Jose home in December 2014 and continued to fall after that because of her initial head injury and alcohol consumption. She accused McDonald of carrying her upstairs to his bedroom and sexually assaulting her.
McDonald faced a maximum of eight years in prison.
BONFIELD, Ont. — Provincial police say two people have died in a collision on Highway 17 about 30 kilometres southeast of North Bay, Ont.
OPP say a pickup truck and a minivan collided Monday morning in Bonfield Township, Ont.
Police say both drivers died at the scene.
The driver of the pickup truck has been identified as 20-year-old Matthew Menard of Bonfield.
Investigators say they’ve identified the driver of the minivan as 58-year-old Gilbert Lavoie of North Bay.
Highway 17 was closed for approximately six hours while police investigated.
OTOE, Neb. (AP) — No injuries or building damage has been reported from a tornado that touched down in southeast Nebraska.
The National Weather Service says it formed near Otoe and lasted about 10 minutes Saturday afternoon. Another funnel cloud was reported Saturday night six miles west of Stella in Richardson County.
The service also says hail as big as 2½ inches in diameter was reported in eastern Nebraska.
Instagram on Thursday rolled out its new 'Type Mode' feature to all users
Type Mode has four different modes, including 'Modern' mode, 'Neon' mode, 'Typewriter' mode and 'Strong' mode
Each mode has several different fonts and background colors to choose from
'Now, you can turn your most random thoughts into something colorful and expressive,' Instagram says
Here's how you can access Type Mode:
Open up the Instagram app Tap the camera icon in the upper left corner Find the white record/snapshot button on the bottom Scroll left to the 'Type' option
There, you can select from the different modes and change the color of your text, add stickers, emojis and GIFs, as well as doodle on the screen
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper says he had a good conversation with a top Trump administration official over plans to expand offshore drilling.
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Cooper said he talked to Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke about concerns that drilling could cause catastrophic damage to the state's $3 billion tourism and fishing industries.
The Democratic governor says residents of North Carolina need to make their opposition clear to the federal government.
The plan has bipartisan opposition: Republican South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster met with Zinke on Friday and shared similar concerns.
In January, Zinke announced plans to vastly expand offshore oil drilling from the Atlantic to the Arctic and Pacific oceans. The plan would open 90 percent of the nation's offshore reserves to development by private companies.
Alabama pulled out a win over Troy Tuesday night in Tuscaloosa.
The Crimson Tide scored four runs in the first inning and held on for a 4-3 win.
Chandler Avant had the big hit for Bama, a three-run home run.
It was just the second win since April 10 for Alabama. The Tide (23-20) had lost seven of its previous eight games and was outscored 44-10 while being swept by Auburn during the weekend.
"It was a good win for us tonight," Alabama coach Brad Bohannon said. "It wasn't a perfect win, but it was a tough weekend for us, and I'm really proud of our kids for starting the game hot. We also pitched several guys and did a good job out of the bullpen, so I'm glad to get a win. There were a lot of positives tonight."
The Tide travels to Arkansas for a three-game series this weekend.
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Giancarlo Stanton rounds the bases after hitting a two run home run in the first inning. (Photo: Jasen Vinlove, USA TODAY Sports)
Giancarlo Stanton continues his torrid home run pace -- slugging his 43rd home run on Monday to set a Miami Marlins franchise record for homers in a season.
He has homered in five straight games -- also a Marlins record -- and now has 10 in his last 11 games and 22 in the last 34.
The slugger is on pace for 60.
The record home run came in the first inning off Ty Blach of the San Francisco Giants. It broke Gary Sheffield's record of 42 in 1996.
The record comes just hours after Stanton won the National League Player of the Week.
It was only a matter of time.
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Portage RCMP search for one individual after weekend stabbing sent one man to the hospital.
According to police, Portage la Prairie RCMP responded to a report of a male who had arrived at Portage District General Hospital just before 6:30 p.m. Sunday evening.
The initial investigation shows a dispute broke out between two males, aged 25 and 28, at a residence on Tupper Street N in Portage. The 25-year-old male was stabbed during the altercation and remains in stable condition.
According to police, Joey Pashe, a 28, from Portage is wanted in relation to the incident. He is described as Indigenous, 5-foot-10 and 196 lbs., with short black hair.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Portage RCMP at 204-857-4445 or call Manitoba Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, submit a secure tip online at manitobacrimestoppers.com or text “TIPMAN” plus your message to CRIMES (274637).
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Rosen was recalled from AHL Toronto on Friday, Kristen Shilton of TSN.ca reports.
Rosen was one of the final training camp cuts and returns to the Leafs following their 7-2 demolishing of the Jets. Toronto made the move to waive Martin Marincin, who will flip spots with Rosen for now and join the Marlies. The 23-year-old Swede will likely compete for ice time with fellow rookie Andreas Borgman as long as the two remain on the 23-man roster.
HOUSTON, April 28 Exxon Mobil Corp, the world's largest publicly-traded oil producer, said on Friday its quarterly profit more than doubled due to rising crude prices and cost cuts.
The company posted net income of $4.01 billion, or 95 cents per share, compared to $1.81 billion, or 43 cents per share, in the year-ago quarter.
Production fell 4 percent to 4.2 million barrels of oil equivalent per day. (Reporting by Ernest Scheyder; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
Congressman Chuck Fleischmann's wife: 'I was so thankful just to hear his voice'
Shortly after Wednesday's shooting at baseball practice, congressional members who play on the team returned to the capitol.
YONKERS, N.Y. (AP) — Authorities say someone is breaking into mailboxes and stealing mail in New York.
Yonkers police say 10 mailboxes were burglarized around 2 a.m. Tuesday, with the thieves taking everything inside the mailboxes. Police are warning anyone who may have used mailboxes in the last few days to make sure their letter or package made it to its final destination, and to alert their financial institutions that identities may have been compromised.
It’s the latest in a string of more than 60 mail thefts since January. Police are still searching for suspects in Tuesday’s crime.
Police say they believe the thieves have ties to the postal system.
Authorities recommend people drop their mail off inside of a post office instead of using a mailbox.
Authorities say a Florida couple left a boy alone in a trailer for about two months.
The Pensacola News Journal reports that 34-year-old Jennifer Nichols and 32-year-old Joshua Sanders were arrested Nov. 30 and charged with child neglect. Officials didn't say how old the boy was or how he was related to Nichols or Sanders.
A woman told Escambia County deputies she began renting the trailer to the couple at the beginning of September. She eventually realized that the child was living there alone, though the couple would occasionally bring him food and money. The woman told investigators when she contacted the couple, Sanders told her it was not her problem as long as he paid the rent.
Nichols and Sanders remained jailed Monday. Jail records didn't list an attorney.
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A 36-year-old was arrested Friday in connection with a homicide in Etobicoke that took place earlier this week.
Police said they discovered a man’s body at a Rexdale apartment building on Arbordell Road near Kipling Avenue Wednesday morning. They were called to the site at around 9:45 a.m. for reports of “unknown trouble.”
Investigators found evidence to suggest some sort of altercation took place at the apartment prior to their arrival.
A post-mortem examination was conducted on Thursday which confirmed 42-year-old Toronto-resident Abdinasir Hussein was a victim of homicide.
Police did not say what type of injuries the man suffered.
Investigators said they were looking to speak with anyone who may have spotted “anything out of the ordinary” in the area between Tuesday at 5 p.m., and Wednesday at 10 a.m.
On Friday evening, they confirmed a suspect identified as Abdirizak Yabarow has been charged with second-degree murder and assault causing bodily harm.
SAO PAULO (Reuters) - The board at the Brazilian unit of French retailer Carrefour (CARR.PA) has elected Matthieu Malige as chairman, it said in a statement on Monday.
FILE PHOTO: The Carrefour logo is pictured in a supermarket in Sao Paulo, Brazil November 9, 2017. REUTERS/Nacho Doce
Pierre-Jean Sivignon resigned as chairman of Grupo Carrefour Brasil (CRFB3.SA) on Dec. 8 and the board elected his replacement on the same date, it said.
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As a homecoming finale, the Morris Area/Chokio-Alberta Tiger football team plays host to Osakis Friday at 7 p.m. at Big Cat Stadium in Morris.
'Night Court' Star Harry Anderson Died of a Stroke Influenza & Heart Disease as Contributing Causes
'Night Court' Star Harry Anderson's Cause of Death Revealed
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"Night Court" star Harry Anderson died of a stroke he apparently suffered in the night, which might've been triggered by the flu and a specific type of heart disease.
TMZ has obtained Anderson's death certificate, which lists the actor's primary cause of death as cardioembolic cerebrovascular accident, which is a stroke that's caused by the heart pumping unwanted materials into the brain's circulation.
The contributing causes are listed as influenza -- the flu -- and a heart disease that affects the tissue of the organ by either enlarging it or disrupting its natural motor function.
As we reported ... Anderson was found dead on arrival last week after his wife called 911. She told the operator that his body was cold, and that CPR wouldn't help. She also mentioned he'd suffered a series of strokes earlier this year.
He was 65.
MOSES LAKE, Wash. (AP) — Authorities say a well-known Moses Lake man who called plays for high school sporting events has died in a bicycle collision.
The Grant County Sheriff’s Office says 89-year-old Robert “Mel” Olson, of Moses Lake, was struck by a pickup truck while riding his bicycle inside a trailer park Tuesday afternoon. Olson was taken to a local hospital where he died of his injuries.
The sheriff’s office says the driver and Olson entered the intersection and didn’t see each other. Alcohol and drugs aren’t a factor in the collision.
KXLY-TV in Spokane says Olson was the well-known voice of Moses Lake High School, calling plays for football, basketball, and wrestling events.
University Of Lagos SIWES Orientation Exercise Announced 2017/2018.
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George scored 32 points (10-20 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 8-9 FT) with eight rebounds, seven assists and one steal across 42 minutes in a 117-111 Game 2 loss to the Cavs on Monday.
George continued his high level of play in the post-season by once again leading the Pacers in scoring. Even more impressive was that he also led the team in rebounds and assists. If Indiana wants to make this a long series they'll need more players besides George to step up. Whether that happens or not, DFS players should feel safe deploying George and reaping the rewards of his versatile game.
A pedestrian is hit and killed by a car in Rockford.
The Winnebago County Coroner confirms a person has died. The pedestrian was hit near Latham St. and W. Riverside Blvd.
Rockford Police confirmed someone was hit by a car but did not provide any further information about the incident.
This story is developing and 13 WREX will continue to bring you details as they become available.
It's an annual rite of passage in Houston: crawfish season.The phenomenon is so huge here that national TV chef and host of the new Netflix seriesdevoted a large part of an episode our diverse and mighty mudbug offerings.If you find yourself constantly on the lookout for the freshest, most flavorful and cheapest crawdads, the good news is there's an app for that.The Crawfish App actually covers much of the Gulf Coast. The idea came from a Baton Rouge couple who was sick of calling a dozen different restaurants to find the best crawfish deals during the spring season.The app now includes more than 1,000 vendors throughout Texas - and the South - complete with reviews, size ratings, and more.For more on this story check out our partners at Culturemap
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – Traffic deaths in Pennsylvania last year were at the lowest total since the state began keeping records nearly 90 years ago.
Gov. Tom Wolf and PennDOT on Monday said car crashes killed 1,188 people. That’s seven less than the previous year.
Fatalities in run off the road crashes decreased from 580 in 2015 to 518. Hit fixed object fatalities also dropped from 459 in 2015 to 401 last year.
Deaths attributed to drinking-driver-related crashes declined to 263 from 306 in 2015.
Fatalities increased in some types of crashes. There were 279 fatalities that occurred at intersections, up from 251 in 2015. Pedestrian deaths resulting from crashes increased to 172, up from 153 in 2015.
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NEW YORK — AOL has announced that it is discontinuing its pioneering Instant Messenger chat platform after 20 years of service.
An article on AOL’s website posted Friday says AOL Instant Messenger will be discontinued on Dec. 15. AOL says it’s shutting down the program because its focus is “on building the next generation of iconic brands and life-changing products.”
Users can still use the program until Dec. 15. After that date, users won’t be able to sign in.
AOL Instant Messenger was wildly popular in the late 1990s and early 2000s and claimed more than 100 million registered users in 2001. Its popularity as a communication tool waned amid the rise of text messaging, Google Chat and social networking sites.
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Citybus drivers are clocking off early on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve so they can spend time with their families.
Those employed by the company will stop their shifts around the 8 o'clock mark on both dates so they can enjoy the festivities with their loved ones – and rightly so.
There will also be no Citybus services running on Christmas Day, Boxing Day or New Year’s Day.
A list of buses which will cut off early on Christmas Eve are on the Citybus website. Customers are advised that if their service isn't listed, the normal Sunday timetable will be running.
A Saturday service will be timetabled for all buses from December 27-30, and the Sunday service on New Year’s Eve will again terminate around 8pm.
The timetables return to normal on January 2.
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Washington's birthday is a good time to think about cherry trees. But rather than questioning whether George really chopped down the tree and then admitted to it, I find myself wondering what kind of a cherry it could have been.
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Kimi Raikkonen has become the fifth driver to take a grid penalty for Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix.
The Finn, who crashed out at the start in Singapore and failed to start the subsequent race in Malaysia, crashed out of this morning's practice session after carrying too much speed into Degner 2 and hitting the barriers.
His crew worked on the car throughout the break and subsequently decided to change his gearbox, thus incurring the penalty.
The Ferrari driver joins Carlos Sainz, Valtteri Bottas, Fernando Alonso and Jolyon Palmer who have all received grid penalties for Sunday's race.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A "Bachelor in Paradise" contestant says she's a "victim" of events that put the reality show's production on hold.
In a statement Wednesday, Corinne Olympios said she has hired an attorney to "obtain justice," in her words.
She also said she's seeking therapy to deal with what she called the physical and emotional trauma she experienced June 4.
Olympios said she has little memory of what occurred.
The company behind ABC's "Bachelor in Paradise" suspended production and sent contestants home while looking into allegations of misconduct on the set in Mexico.
Warner Bros. has said it is conducting a "thorough investigation" and "appropriate responsive action" will follow. The studio didn't offer details on the allegations or the contestants involved.
The studio declined comment Wednesday on Olympios' statement.
MIDDLETOWN, Pa. (WHTM) – The Powerball jackpot has climbed to $430 million for Wednesday’s drawing.
The Pennsylvania Lottery says the prize is the ninth-largest Powerball jackpot on record. A single winning ticket with the cash prize option would be worth $273.4 million.
It’s the fourth time this year that the Powerball jackpot has gone above $400 million.
The jackpot climbed after no tickets for Saturday’s drawing correctly matched the numbers drawn: 20, 24, 26, 35, 49, and the red Powerball 19.
One winning ticket was sold in Illinois for Friday night’s Mega Millions drawing. The estimated grand prize is $393 million.
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The ladies of "Parks and Recreation" reunite for Leslie Knope's favorite holiday.
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April 24 (Reuters) - First Foundation Inc:
* FIRST FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES 2018 FIRST QUARTER FINANCIAL RESULTS
* Q1 EARNINGS PER SHARE $0.23
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Police were called to investigate a fire which badly damaged a three-storey terraced house in Linthwaite.
Fire crews wearing breathing apparatus entered the burning property on Manchester Road at around 11am today. No-one was at home but the fire caused extensive damage.
The cause is believed to be electrical. After starting in a bedroom, the flames spread to a kitchen on the floor below.
A fire service spokesman described it was a severe fire which had been burning in the bedroom for some time. The property is situated behind a parade of shops.
Fire crews from Huddersfield and Slaithwaite attended. An ambulance crew also went to the scene.
No-one was available to comment from West Yorkshire Police.
Noem, Sutton support tax cuts after online sales tax ruling
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota's two top governor candidates are talking tax cuts rather than new spending after a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that could yield millions of dollars in online sales taxes for the state.
Republican Kristi Noem's campaign says she backs a current law that requires a 2016 sales tax hike for teacher pay be scaled back if the state collects from out-of-state online retailers.
Under the law, the state's 4.5 percent rate is to be rolled back by one-tenth of a percent for every additional $20 million the state reaps, with a floor of 4 percent.
But Democratic candidate Billie Sutton says he would explore tax breaks such as lowering food or property taxes. Sutton says changing the existing rollback in law is "in the hands of the Legislature."
The Raptors and Wizards are deadlocked at two games apiece, a far cry from Drake’s boastful prediction to John Wall that Toronto would sweep Washington in their first-round playoff battle.
Wall told reporters that he’s looking forward to yapping back at the superstar rapper when Game 5 tips off Wednesday night in The Six.
John Wall says he is looking forward to seeing Drake in Toronto: “He told me he was going to be here [for Game 3]. He didn’t show up. He told me we were getting swept. He said he had the broom for us.” When asked if he can listen to Drake right now, Wall replied, "no." pic.twitter.com/CFCEmz7BJs — Ohm Youngmisuk (@NotoriousOHM) April 23, 2018
Wall delivered a masterful 27-point, 14-assist performance in the Wizards’ critical 106-98 Game 4 win Sunday.
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April 6 Coach Inc
* Coach Inc- under terms of offer letter Joshua Schulman will receive an initial base salary of $950,000 per year - sec filing
* Coach Inc - Schulman will receive an annual equity grant target of $2 million for fiscal year 2018
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Here is the latest news, traffic, travel, and weather updates for Bristol and the wider region on Monday, March 19.
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COLUMBUS (WCMH)– Columbus Police confirmed they are looking for a prisoner who escaped from OSU hospital early Monday morning.
The Ohio State Emergency Management twitter account sent out an alert just after 3:30 am.
Buckeye Alert Cbus: Escaped prisoner(arrested for theft)near campus -White male, 28, 155lbs. White tshirt, red jumpsuit. Call 9-1-1 if seen — OSU Emergency Mngmnt (@OSU_EMFP) January 2, 2017
Police have been told he was in custody in Ross County for theft.
He is described as a 25-year-old white man, wearing a white t-shirt and red jumpsuit.
If you see anyone matching this description, police ask that you call 911 immediately.
More information was not immediately available at this time.
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Sanjay Dutt reached Delhi airport in his cool avatar, clad in a black leather jacket. Sanjay is in the capital city to kick-start his next movie, Omung Kumar's Bhoomi, in Agra.
Bolaji Sakin insists he is taking Rivers United's home encounter to MFM with the intention of winning.
Relegation-threatened Pride of Rivers have struggled for form in the Nigeria Professional Football League this term.
Stanley Eguma's men are 18th with 33 points from 25 matches in the topflight log.
The Port Harcourt outfit will entertain the Olukoya Boys in a rescheduled NPFL battle on Wednesday and Sakin is keen to see his team record a win at the Yakubu Gowon Stadium.
"We’re not interested in a draw. We have beaten them before, Wednesday's encounter won't be an exception at the Yakubu Gowon Stadium. We won't settle for less,'' Sakin told Goal.
''On an individual basis, one against one, we are better than MFM, but they are good too. We will approach the match with the aim of picking three points.
"The match will be a unique encounter, as games against Lagos sides always brings out the required flavour."
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Waiheke Island Swim Team were in the water again at Cameron Pool in Mt Roskill on 19 May, competing in the second heat of the T3 Intermediate competition, along with coaches Amanda Wills and Rawinia Salmon.
After the first meeting a few weeks ago, the focus in weekly training was placed on starts and turns, which resulted in a better showing for the team and a higher placing.
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(ABC News) — World Wrestling Entertainment says pro wrestling legend Ric Flair is out of surgery and resting after being hospitalized.
The statement Monday did not give details about the nature of the surgery.
A representative for the showman known as “Nature Boy” says the 68-year-old wrestler was admitted to the hospital for routine monitoring. Melinda Morris Zanoni of Legacy Talent asked on Twitter Monday for “prayers & positive energy” because Flair has “tough medical issues.”
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Former pro wrestler Mick Foley and wrestling executive Eric Bischoff are among numerous wrestlers wishing Flair well on Twitter.
Known for his flamboyant outfits and “Woooo!” catchphrase, Flair made his professional debut in 1972 and was inducted into the World Wrestling Entertainment Hall of Fame in 2008.
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For decades, older punk fanshave been arguing that the genre’s glory days are long over. Milwaukee PunkFest, however, can attest to the fact that there are still plenty of new ideaspercolating in the genre with its lineup of 60 punk acts scattered across fourvenues and six days. This weekend’s attractions include three nights of musicat The Local (Friday-Sunday), with Midwest punk bands Horrible, Court Cau$t,Dirty Reggae Punx, Tiger Sex and Northside Creeps, and a night of live comedyThursday at Brewed Café, featuring comedians Tyler Menz, David Louis, AJ Grill,Addie Blanchard and Carter Deems. Never let it be said that punk doesn’t have asense of humor.
A 3 feet tall male bear weighing 250 pounds was discovered trespassing on Wednesday afternoon in Ventura before it was tranquilized and relocated, authorities said.
The bear was in the area of Solano Street and San Bernardino Avenue before authorities found him hiding in the backyard of a home, the Ventura Police Department said in a statement on its Facebook page.
Ventura police and California Fish and Wildlife officials were able to take the bear into custody and he is “currently sleeping peacefully and being relocated to a wooded area far north of the city,” authorities wrote.
In a response to a question on Facebook, authorities added the bear was “tranquilized and treated humanely. The bear was not awake as officers documented this incident. It’s unusual to see a bear in this neighborhood. We are glad that fish and game could assist in safely relocating the animal.”
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HOUSTON — Carlos Correa homered, doubled and drove in four runs, Jose Altuve got two more hits and the Houston Astros hammered the Boston Red Sox 8-2 Friday to take a commanding 2-0 lead in the AL Division Series.
George Springer also homered to help Dallas Keuchel coast in Houston’s second straight romp by the exact same score.
The Astros will go for a sweep in the best-of-five matchup Sunday at Fenway Park.
A day after Altuve hit three home runs in the playoff opener, he got things going with a two-out single in the first inning off Drew Pomeranz. Correa, who went 0 for 4 on Thursday, made it 2-0 when he launched a towering shot onto the train tracks atop left field.
Keuchel pitched into the sixth, allowing one run and three hits while striking out seven.
Mark Wahlberg Celtics Should Trade #1 Pick ... Bring On Jimmy Butler!
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Don't pack for Beantown just yet, Markelle Fultz ... if Mark Wahlberg has his way you'll NEVER be a Celtic, cause he tells TMZ Sports the C's should swap the #1 pick for his boy, Jimmy Butler.
Or another big star ...
We got Wahlberg out in NYC and asked him about the Celtics' envious dilemma, whether to use the #1 pick in this year's draft on a college stud (probably Fultz) or trade for an elite NBA player.
Mark -- a huge Celtics fan -- made his position clear, he wants to slang the pick, and wouldn't mind getting his good friend -- and Bulls star -- Jimmy Butler back in return.
Your move, Danny Ainge ... second place for next five years could be yours.
March 31 Photon Control Inc
* Photon Control Inc. announces changes to board and management team
* Photon Control Inc - Michael W Goldstein has resigned from board of Photon Control and as acting CEO, effective as of April 1, 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Firefighters were successful in controlling the southern boundary of the County Fire, which officials said had grown to 82,700 acres and was 25-percent contained on July 4, after using several backfires to slow the advance overnight, CBS reported. This timelapse video, shared by Cal Fire, shows the County Fire on July 3. Firefighters conducted a firing operation and worked to build containment lines on that day, according to Cal Fire. Cal Fire announced that some evacuations had been lifted for parts of Yolo County because of the progress made overnight. At least 2,500 people had been evacuated by July 4, according to NBC Bay Area reports. Some areas had seen a thick layer of smoke and ash in the air, which NBC Bay Area reported has caused some Fourth of July fireworks shows to be cancelled. Credit: CalFire via Storyful
A Syrian man was shot in the Netherlands on Wednesday after he allegedly shouted “Allahu akbar” from a balcony and killed a K-9 officer.
Police tried to calm the man, who was in Schiedam, near the port city of Rotterdam, but were unsuccessful. Law enforcement agents entered the apartment and the 26-year-old man attacked them, police said.
The man also stabbed the police dog, which later died of its injuries.
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Schiedam Mayor Co Lamers didn’t identify the man, but said he was a Syrian who had been living with his father in the city since last year.
“The man was known to several help organizations but this was an escalation we had not seen coming,” Lamers said.
The man, according to Dutch media outlet Nederlandse Omroep Stichting, underwent surgery and is now in stable condition.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Outside is the place to be this on long and hot holiday weekend, with Independence Day events including the Go-Go’s at the Hollywood Bowl and Pacific Symphony at Pacific Amphitheatre — both with fireworks. Elsewhere, Dead & Company rock out at Chavez Ravine, Pasadena Symphony & Pops play a free concert at Pasadena City Hall, and the Griffith Park Free Shakespeare Festival returns with “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” If you absolutely have to be inside with some A/C, there’s the opening-night gala of the annual iPalpiti Festival at Walt Disney Concert Hall.
ISTANBUL (AP) — Istanbul’s police chief says an Islamic State militant who stabbed a police officer to death while in custody was an “internationally wanted terrorist.”
Mustafa Caliskan said Monday the man — who was shot and killed by other officers after the attack — was planning a major assault, which his detention allegedly thwarted. Caliskan was speaking at a memorial for the 24-year-old slain officer.
The suspected IS suicide bomber was detained in an anti-terror operation and was being taken to Istanbul’s main police station when he fatally stabbed the officer late on Sunday.
It was unclear how the suspect had access to a knife. There was no word on his identity or nationality.
Turkey has endured multiple bomb attacks since 2015, blamed on IS or Kurdish militants.
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April 20 EOG Resources Inc
* EOG Resources - for Q1 of 2017, EOG anticipates a non-cash net gain of $62.0 million on mark-to-market of its financial commodity derivative contracts
* Says during Q1 of 2017, net cash received from settlements of financial commodity derivative contracts was $1.9 million Source text - bit.ly/2o9bcza Further company coverage:
A man, who was unaware he had a gun pointed at the back of his head, was just seconds away from death when the weapon jammed just as the trigger was pulled. CREDIT: Toronto Police
Kiwi recovery struggles to maintain as NZD/USD probes lower in Asia trading. China data comes in good, but risk appetite is teetering anyway. The NZD/USD is trading near 0.6975, just off recent highs after Wednesday’s risk appetite recovery saw the Kiwi rebound against the Greenback through the day. The Kiwi is beginning to slip in the […] The post NZD/USD recovery looks to be capped off below 0.70 appeared first on Forex Crunch.
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Gerry Mandel retires after 44 years of running Stone Soup, a literary magazine produced in Santa Cruz for kids that has a national subscriber list. Through floods, earthquakes and fires, on top of deep and fundamental cultural and economic changes, across generations of people come and gone, even in the face of an irreversible industry revolution, at least one thing has remained stable and constant in Santa Cruz over the past 44 years: Gerry Mandel has been publishing children's fiction.
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Over the long weekend, President Trump's critics were in a sputtering rage over his supposedly losing 1,500 illegal immigrant children, sticking them in cages, and putting others on specially equipped prison buses. Turns out, it was all 100% bogus.
Though General Motors has been beaten to the market with hydrogen-powered fuel cell vehicles -- Toyota, Honda and Hyundai are marketing them now in California -- GM has a shot at being a leader in another and more important way: the first to make a profit selling them. GM and Honda recently updated journalists and analysts on their joint fuel cell development efforts.
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The Wyoming coaching staff is evaluating Chicago Simeon's Marquae Kirkendoll, a 6-foot-2 and 175 pound defensive back. The Pokes have not offered to-date, though appear intrigued by the tall, rang...
Seven people were injured in a two-vehicle crash that happened in Troutdale Saturday afternoon.
The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office said the crash happened just before 3:30 p.m. east of the intersection of Kane Drive and Stark Street.
The sheriff's office said deputies learned a vehicle carrying multiple passengers crossed the center line and struck another vehicle.
A total of seven people were injured in the crash. One person sustained life-threatening injuries and was transported by Life Flight.
“It’s a heartbreaking scene,” said one witness on scene.
The East County Vehicular Crimes Team have responded to the scene.
The intersection of Kane Drive and Stark Street was closed for hours during the investigation.
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A.P. Hota was the first MD and CEO of NPCI since 23 August 2010. Photo: Mint
Mumbai: National Payments Corp. of India (NPCI) on Monday said A.P. Hota has retired from the position of managing director and CEO on 10 August.
Dilip Asbe, the chief operating officer will be CEO-in-charge till a new incumbent assumes charge, NPCI said in a statement in Mumbai on Monday.
Hota was the first managing director and CEO of NPCI since 23 August 2010. NPCI was set up in 2009 as the central infrastructure for various retail payment systems.
SPRING HILL, Fla. (AP) — A Florida man is accused of breaking into a funeral home and stealing items including a tub of formaldehyde.
Hernando County Sheriff’s deputies went to the Demarco Family Funeral Home in Spring Hill early Friday after someone working in a nearby business saw a man carrying a crowbar going in and out of the building.
Hernando County Sheriff’s officials said in a news release that deputies arrested 29-year-old Aaron Meininger on commercial burglary and grand theft charges.
Meininger told investigators he was bored and didn’t know he was breaking into a funeral home. He said he didn’t even know what he was going to do with the items found in his car, including makeup and various instruments used in funeral preparation.
An attorney isn’t listed on jail records.
Justus Sheffield and Chance Adams are hoping to be the next Yankees prospects to make an impact in the Bronx with their talented arms the way that sluggers Gary Sanchez, Aaron Judge and Greg Bird have with their bats during the past 18 months.
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MOSCOW (Sputnik) — According to the ministry, over 100,000 law enforcement officials had ensured security in the country on the night of Saturday to Sunday.
"During the night, police officers along with the gendarmerie staff have detained 454 people, 301 of them have been taken into custody," the statement said.
The statement added that at the same time there were 650 cases of arson attacks on cars across the country in 2016, in comparison with 602 similar cases in 2015.
SAN DIEGO (NEWS 8) - Whether you're running last minute errands for 4th of July celebrations, or you just want to make sure you have everything needed for the rest of the summer, News 8's Ashley Jacobs calls on lifestyle expert Deanne Good Gustafson to run through the "must have" items for summer.
She also scopes out some of the best spots to watch Big Bay Boom, southern California's largest fireworks display.
Kesha has released an essay about the release of her album ‘Rainbow’, as the record tops the iTunes chart.
The star has staged a triumphant comeback after a well-documented, difficult year, and with ‘Rainbow’ now atop the charts, she has written about its creation on Refinery29.
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This is not the first essay the star has written in recent months, and the star previously opened up about the creation of a number of the album’s tracks.
Explaining how ‘Learn To Let Go’ was more than just a song title, she said: “As much as our past creates who we are, we can’t let it define us or hold us back.
WESTWEGO, La. (AP) — A Tennessee man has died in Louisiana after police say two friends performed wrestling moves on him.
The Times-Picayune/Nola.com reports 45-year-olds Scott Pomeroy and James Ferrier were arrested Monday and charged with manslaughter in the death of 45-year-old Steven Knight.
Westwego police spokesman Lt. Eric Orlando says the men were horse-playing after drinking. Pomeroy told detectives that Ferrier delivered a wrestling move known as an “elbow drop.” Ferrier admitted to dropping his body and extended elbow on Knight twice and said Pomeroy performed the move at least once.
Knight was found without a pulse Sunday morning.
Orlando says there were no signs of foul play and the men had no intention to cause harm, but evidence led to manslaughter charges. It’s unclear if they have lawyers.
Winnipeg police are warning people to stay away from the 500 block of Toronto Street as they respond to a serious incident.
Police sent out the warning around 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon.
The SWAT unit and an ambulance are also on the scene.
Officers are directing vehicles away from the West End neighbourhood and police cruisers have blocked Toronto Street between Ellice Avenue and Sargent Avenue.
Serious incident in the 500 block of Toronto St. Please avoid the area. — @wpgpolice
The hit to household budgets that comes when interest-only home loans expire will be a problem for some borrowers but not the broader economy, the Reserve Bank of Australia says.
Minutes of the RBA's March rates meeting show the bank believes the effect of borrowers having to step up repayments when interest-free periods end "would be significant for some individual households".
The bank believes the effect of borrowers having to step up repayments when interest-free periods end "would be significant for some individual households".
"At the aggregate level, however, the likely increase in loan-related payments would amount to a small proportion of household disposable income and the effect on household consumption growth would be smaller still," the bank said.
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Guyana has been working towards compliance with the new standards for the export of catfish to the United States (US) since 2016, according to Head of the Fisheries Department of the Ministry of Agriculture Denzil Roberts, who says the process is nearly completed.
Some local exporters have complained about losses due to the recent ban on catfish exports to the US.
The US Embassy said in a statement last week that the Guyana government had been notified of the amended regulations pertaining to catfish imports 18 months before the changes were slated to take effect.
“We even gave ….
The broader NSE Nifty shuttled between 9,217.90 and 9,095.45, before ending 34.15 points, or 0.37 per cent down at 9,105.15. The broader NSE Nifty shuttled between 9,217.90 and 9,095.45, before ending 34.15 points, or 0.37 per cent down at 9,105.15.
Benchmark Sensex gave up early gains to end lower for the fourth straight session on Tuesday after investors moved in to book profits.
The 30-share index rose over 267 points in morning trade to hit the day’s high of 29,701.19, before losing momentum to end 94.56 points, or 0.32 per cent lower at 29,319.10. The broader NSE Nifty shuttled between 9,217.90 and 9,095.45, before ending 34.15 points, or 0.37 per cent down at 9,105.15.
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WEST JORDAN — Adult Probation and Parole agents doing a routine house check on Monday ended up finding a live pipe bomb in the home of a man on probation.
Poul Larsen, 31, of West Jordan, was arrested for investigation of possession of explosive device.
Agents were conducting a random probation home compliance check on Monday. Inside Larsen's home, agents found a bottle of liquor and a compound bow, both violations of his probation, according to a Salt Lake County Jail report.
Then agents looked in Larsen's closet and found a suspected pipe bomb, the report states.
"West Valley bomb squad responded to the address. The pipe bomb was examined by X-ray and was confirmed to contain pellet projectiles and an explosive substance. The pipe bomb was detonated by the bomb squad," according to the report.
Larsen is currently awaiting trial on domestic violence charges, according to court records. In March he was sentenced to 30 days in jail on another domestic violence-related conviction.
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — A bicyclist was hit by a vehicle Monday evening in Virginia Beach, according to emergency dispatchers.
Dispatchers say emergency crews were called to Independence and Pembroke boulevards around 3:45 p.m.
Medics responded to the scene, but it’s not clear if anyone was taken to the hospital.
Stay with WAVY.com for any updates.
CANTON, Ohio– A former high school swim coach appeared in court on Monday following an eight-month investigation into a sexual assault.
Samuel Seiple has been the swim coach for McKinley High School in Canton City Schools sine 1994.
On Monday, the 57-year-old pleaded guilty to unlawful sexual conduct with a minor.
According to the Stark County Sheriff’s Office, Seiple engaged in a sexual relationship with a former student, who was a minor at the time. It happened on multiple occasions.
The sheriff’s office investigation found evidence that this was not the long-time coach’s first victim.
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MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP)  The semifinals of this year's CONCACAF Gold Cup will be played in Arlington, Texas, on July 22 and at Pasadena, California, the following day.
The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football said Tuesday that quarterfinal doubleheaders will be played at Philadelphia on July 19 and at Glendale, Arizona, the next day. CONCACAF announced first-round sites in December and said earlier this month the final will be at Santa Clara, California, on July 26.
The 12-nation tournament opens July 7 at Harrison, New Jersey. The group stage schedule will be announced March 7.
The United States is in Group B, defending champion Mexico is in Group C and Honduras is in Group A. The field also includes Canada, Costa Rica, Curacao, El Salvador, French Guyana, Jamaica, Martinique and Panama. The final spot will be determined by a playoff between Haiti and Nicaragua in March.
South32 has scrapped its $US200 million purchase of a NSW coking coal mine after baulking at the "significant concessions" needed to gain approval from the competition watchdog. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission said the proposed acquisition of the Metropolitan Colliery could substantially lessen competition in coking coal supply to local steelmakers in the Illawarra region.
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B.C. Premier John Horgan announced Monday morning that the province would complete the controversial Site C project started by the previous Liberal government.
Horgan also said the previously $8.9-billion dam would now cost an estimated $10.7-billion due to several contracts being over budget.
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“I know many of us would wish the circumstances were different but I and my colleagues have to accept the situation as we find it, not how we wish it would be,” Horgan said Monday.
“At the end of the day we’ve come to the conclusion although Site C is not the project we would have favoured or started, it must be completed to meet the objectives our government has set.”
A Victorville man who was convicted of killing his girlfriend last year and fleeing to Oklahoma was sentenced to 15 years to life in state prison.
Saul Ricks Jr., 46, received his sentence during proceedings Friday before Judge Eric Nakata in Victorville Superior Court, according to online court records. Ricks was ordered to be delivered to the California Department of Corrections at the California Institution for Men in Chino, the records show.
On June 1, a jury found Ricks guilty of second-degree murder in the fatal assault of Veda Mims, 46, inside her Victorville apartment, according to court records.
San Bernardino County sheriff’s deputies found Mims dead Oct. 13 in her apartment in the 15700 block of Sueno Lane in Victorville while conducting a welfare check after receiving a call from a concerned family member, according to a sheriff’s news release. Ricks was determined to be the suspect and was taken into custody five days later in Oklahoma City.
When Rihanna first launched her singing career, she may have dreamed about landing the kind of fame and fortune that would allow her to buy a Picasso. But pop star...
ACCRA, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Ghana's central bank has revoked the operating licenses of two distressed local banks and transferred their deposits and selected assets to GCB Bank in order to protect financial stability, it said on Monday.
The liquidation of UT bank and Capital Bank became necessary in order to protect depositors funds owing to the "severe impairment" of their capital, the central bank said. (Reporting by Kwasi Kpodo; Editing by Tim Cocks)
Hello everyone! Your PPP Social Director here with another invitation for a get-together! This time, to celebrate the Toronto visit of Achariya and her lovely family! As mentioned previously, they are visiting over the Canada Day long weekend. For those of us not leaving the city for cottages or camping, let me invite you to join Acha at WVRST in downtown Toronto for a Canada Day luncheon at 11:30.
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President Trump grinned and winked on Friday when asked to explain his comment the night before that the US could be in “the calm before the storm.”
“You’ll find out,” Trump said at a White House event, repeating the answer he gave Thursday night when asked the same question as he posed with military brass at the White House.
Administration spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders shed little light on the president’s remark — though she did say it was a “general comment” and that Trump “didn’t talk any specific actions at all” but was being purposely vague. Asked if Trump’s comment meant that the US was done trying to talk with North Korea — something the president called “a waste of time” on Twitter — Sanders said the administration was still using sanctions and diplomacy to calm the crisis over the rogue country’s nuclear-weapons program.
But she added, “We have a lot of bad actors in the world, North Korea, Iran, several examples there.”
When Carolina Martinez began college, she had a difficult time navigating the school system. An undocumented immigrant who was learning English, she felt isolated on campus. Now, she has secured a visa and is in a better position — but she doesn’t want her Berkeley City College classmates to go through the ordeal she did.
Martinez has launched the Undocumented Community Research Center to provide legal support, counseling and scholarship assistance to undocumented students. Berkeleyside recently visited the student-run center on its first day in operation.
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Baku. 19 June. REPORT.AZ/ On June 20, Baku will host the 7th meeting of the Azerbaijani-Latvian intergovernmental commission on economy, science, technology and culture.
Report informs citing the Latvian Embassy to Azerbaijan, Co-chairman of the intergovernmental commission, Transport Minister of Latvia Uldis Augulis will visit Baku.
The co-chairman of the intergovernmental commission from the Azerbaijani side is the Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources, Huseyn Baghirov.
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You'll notice an up-tick in the humidity as the day goes on today, a sign that there are bigger changes on the horizon. Wednesday will be a day with quite a bit of heat and humidity. Temperatures will surge up near 80 degrees during the day with plenty of humidity. In fact, it will feel a lot like it was on Saturday. And if you remember, Saturday night brought us a round of thunderstorms. That's likely again here with a front Wednesday night. A few of these storms could produce gusty wind and heavy rainfall.
Much cooler air will move in after the storms. 50s for highs for Thursday-Saturday. A few showers will dot the skies on Saturday, making Sunday your pick day of the weekend.
-Meteorologist Eric Sorensen
Steelers win, Browns 'win'
PITTSBURGH — The worst season in club history won't cost Browns coach Hue Jackson his job as the team clinched the No. 1 draft pick with its loss. Owner Jimmy Haslam is counting on Jackson and GM Sashi Brown being the right people to turn things around from a 1-15 season. "Could not be more pleased with the job Hue and the staff are doing," Haslam said. "You wouldn't think this was a 1-14 team with the way (it) was out there battling."
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WWE Bowling Green Live Event Results
4/17/17
Bowling Green, KY
Results courtesy of PWInsider.com
-Mojo Rawley & Breezango def. Jinder Mahal & The Ascension
-Luke Harper def. Erick Rowan
-WWE United States champion Kevin Owens defeated Sami Zayn.
-Shinsuke Nakamura defeated Dolph Ziggler.
-Naomi defeated Natalya & Charlotte & Becky Lynch & Tamina & Carmella in a Six Pack Challenge.
-WWE Smackdown Tag Team champions The Usos defeated American Alpha.
-WWE champion Randy Orton defeated Baron Corbin & AJ Styles.
My girl @CarmellaWWE takin’ it to @NaomiWWE ! Next SD Women’s Champ right there. #wwebowlinggreen pic.twitter.com/xkQezUkobY
Tonight one of my dreams came true! I got to see The Viper @RandyOrton at #WWEBowlingGreen. I’ve been a fan since day one! What a night! pic.twitter.com/vp2Xmk3mRA
— Brooke Stinson (@BrookeStinson12) April 18, 2017
MILFORD, Mich. - A 55-year-old man was rescued Wednesday after nearly drowning at Camp Dearborn in Milford, police said.
Michigan State Police troopers arrived at the scene about 1:15 p.m. Luz Sierra ran over to help the victim after a beachgoer pulled him from the water.
"It was my first time seeing something like that, but in that moment all you're thinking about is helping the other person and you don't think about anything else but his life," Sierra said.
Several people attempted to perform CPR on the victim.
Police said an AED machine was used on the man. When he was transported to a hospital, he had a weak pulse but was breathing. He is stable, police said.
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BEAUMONT, Texas (NBC News) – Easter celebrations ended in tragedy at a Beaumont, Texas park Sunday when a 7-year-old boy fell into the Neches River and drowned.
The boy was playing along the edge of one of the docks when he fell into the water according to police.
The children had just finished an Easter egg hunt and were playing with squirt guns when the 7-year-old was shot in the eye and fell off of the dock, according to witnesses.
The boy did not know how to swim according to family friends.
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For the past 20 years, a Delray Beach soup kitchen has served hot meals five days a week to low-income families in a neighborhood near Pompey Park. That could change this Tuesday when the City Commission plans to discuss where in the city the Caring Kitchen should move.
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6:35 Video shown at SLO Chamber of Commerce dinner draws allegations of sexism Pause
1:38 Flying over Paso Robles in a Ford Tri-Motor airplane
2:40 Texas woman convicted of voter fraud says she voted Republican
1:48 Trucks, helicopters dump loads of boulders in rush to fortify Oroville dam spillway
1:23 Under threat of Oroville dam, hundreds find shelter at Nevada County Fairgrounds
1:42 Water gushes at California's Lake Oroville dam
4:11 What you need to know about the massive Oroville dam emergency in California
5:11 Advocates of the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary explain why they support it
1:07 Highlights: Atascadero girls soccer beats Dos Pueblos 3-1 in wild card playoff game
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Michigan Central Station, old DPS Book Depository in Corktown have new owner
Michigan Central Station, the long-decaying, ultimate symbol of Detroit blight, was transferred Wednesday from the Moroun family to a mystery company.
Monroe County residents braced for another round of flooding
Preparations are underway along Lake Erie as families brace for another round of flooding.
Parents learning how to talk to children about digital use, screen time
It can be a constant struggle for parents to determine how much screen time is OK for their children, which apps to let them use and how to monitor them.
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The Bills have created a vacancy on their practice squad. Buffalo released safety Orion Stewart on Friday.
Stewart was an undrafted rookie signing of the Denver Broncos this past spring, but didn’t make their final roster. Stewart had been with the Bills since Week 1.
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PITTSBURGH -- The Steelers' injury list has contracted as they near the business end of Week 5, hosting the Jacksonville Jaguars at Heinz Field on Sunday at 1 p.m.
From the players they can least afford to lose to the ones they would like to have available but could make do without, here's a look at Pittsburgh's injury concerns, how concerning they are and how the roster would adjust to their absences:
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Bellflower (Calif.) St. John Bosco outside linebacker Spencer Lytle has visited Colorado a few times before as his brother, Tyler Lytle, is a redshirt freshman quarterback for the Buffaloes. The 20...
Mumbai : Union Bank of India has invited bids to sell its 26 per cent stake in or 315 crore shares of GTL Infrastructure by Mar 27, the bank said in a tender notice on its website. GTL Infrastructure owes Rs 4,143 crore to Union Bank of India as of Dec 31, 2017.
The bidders have to complete the due diligence by Monday. The bank did not disclose the floor price or minimum bid size for the stake sale in its notice.
On March 1, the bank had invited bids to sell GTL Infrastructure’s non-performing assets worth Rs 4,205 crore.
To strengthen their capital base, most state-owned banks are monetising their non-core assets.
The lender’s gross NPA ratio as of Dec 31 was at 13.03 per cent compared with 11.70 per cent a year ago, and 12.35 per cent a quarter ago. The net NPA ratio was at 6.96 per cent against 6.95 per cent a year ago, and 6.70 per cent at the end of the September quarter.
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AUSTIN A woman from Waxahachie was arrested and charged with trespassing for trying to video a House committee hearing under the Texas Open Meetings Act. It happened at the state House Affairs committee meeting on March 22. Amy Hedtke's first court date scheduled for Wednesday was postponed.
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A Feb. 2 article overstated the role that Pee Dee Electric has played in the Richmond Community College’s Electric Utility Substation and Relay Technology program. While the utility has been an active supporter of the program, Thursday’s donation was the first of its kind from PDE. The other equipment used in the program was donated either by the manufacturers themselves or other local utilities. The program was formed in 2011 through a partnership with Duke Energy. The Daily Journal regrets the error.
Chicano's Cocina Bar & Grill is set to open in the ground level of the Centennial Building at the corner of Sixth and Main streets. Chicano's Cocina Bar & Grill is set to open in the ground level of the Centennial Building at the corner of Sixth and Main streets.
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A Dunkirk man was killed Tuesday after an ambulance transporting him to a local nursing home veered off the road.
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WARREN, Ohio (WYTV) – The Trumbull County Sheriff’s Office is making a big change in how it deals with drugs by replacing the commander of the county’s task force.
Jeff Orr has been the commander of the Trumbull-Ashtabula Law Enforcement Task Force for 20 years.
Sheriff Paul Monroe said Orr’s last day will May 1 and that his replacement will be announced soon.
As far as why, all Monroe would say was there were “philosophical differences” on how the task force should be run.
Orr questioned why more wasn’t being done to investigate the 104 heroin deaths from last year.
He agreed there are “philosophical differences” between himself and Monroe, but said it’s not about the two of them — it’s about the opiate problem in Trumbull County.
"See you soon SNL!," Boseman shared on Twitter about his first gig hosting the show. For her part, Cardi B has been too busy working on her debut album to promote the appearance on social media.
The rapper broke a month-long silence on Twitter to share that she is indeed working on the full-length, and that her "man," Migos rapper Offset, grabbing her some Chick-fil-A "at this time means Soo much to me then any Jewerly he ever got me." See her tweets here.
"My now 16-year-old daughter called me and she was in tears and she was really upset."
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SAN FRANCISCO -- If you run a real estate team or are the supervising broker of an office that has agent teams -- listen up. There’s a high probability that your teams are violating the independent contractor laws, and it’s time to act now to rectify this situation. The underlying problem when it comes to both teams and brokerages is that real estate law requires managing brokers to supervise their agents. Under independent contractor (IC) law, however, the very act of supervising an agent makes that agent an employee. Although there is some degree of protection due to the real estate laws for brokers, there is no provision in the law for an IC agent team leader to supervise another IC agent. During the Leadership Track at Inman Connect, June Barlow, senior vice president and general counsel for the California Association of Realtors; Linzee Ciprani, founder and CEO of Ciprani Consulting; and Penny Nathan, president/CEO of Ascent Real Estate Inc., identified the legal pitfalls...
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Bring the whole family to explore the traditional music, dance, foods, and arts of India. The theatre will feature short performances by Kiran Ahluwalia and Natya Dance Theatre members.
$10 ($8 members) Children age 2 and under free
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April 28 Aeria Inc:
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El Pollo Loco is offering home delivery from select restaurants throughout Southern California through a partnership with DoorDash, the Costa Mesa-based chicken chain announced Tuesday, March 6.
The partnership began last September with a pilot program in Orange County and Las Vegas, according to a news release. It now offers delivery from more than 280 of its 470 restaurants.
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Where will the Inland Empire’s third Raising Cane’s be? Test searches on El Pollo Loco’s website showed home delivery in Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego counties.
In addition to California and Nevada, El Pollo Loco has restaurants in Arizona, Texas and Utah, according to the company.
This Totally Worth It Wednesday gadget can do a little bit of everything.The universal scissors are really a cutting board, a chef's knife, a vegetable peeler, a bottle opener and a fish scaler.The 6-in-1 tool is $10 - $15 on Amazon.The scissors have a cutting board underneath it and that allows you to perfectly slice vegetables and fruits with ease.On the back is a knife blade for cutting and a peeler that makes it easy to take off the skins of veggies, like cucumbers and potatoes.The serrated edge also serves as a fish scaler and on the top is a bottle opener.I'd say it's totally worth it!
Denver's independent police monitor says in a blistering report that law enforcement mishandled an investigation into the 2015 death of a man at the city's jail.
The report released Monday by Denver's Independent Monitor recommends putting a civilian in charge of the Internal Affairs Bureau of the sheriff's department.
The report focuses on the department's response to the death of 50-year-old Michael Marshall.
He was restrained in a prone position for several minutes by deputies after becoming aggressive with another inmate.
He choked on his own vomit, lost consciousness and died later at a hospital.
The report follows a $4.6 million settlement with the man's family, which also requires changes at the jail.
A sheriff's department official responding to the report says cases are investigated "impartially and without bias."
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SUNBURY—There is another scam targeting Northumberland County residents. Northumberland County District Attorney Tony Matulewicz says on April 23 a Mount Carmel woman received a letter in the mail from a company called the First National Collection Bureau. The letter indicated that Washington National Bank filed a court action against her in Northumberland County Court in the amount of $8,941. The action was allegedly related to unpaid debt on a Visa card.
DA Matulewicz says the Mount Carmel resident then called the number provided and was told a judge has ordered her to pay the amount in full or enter into an agreement to make monthly payments.
The resident told the scammer she never had a Visa card issued by the name of that bank and never received any notice. Numerous complaints can be found online regarding this alleged collection agency scam.
A WILDLIFE park is celebrating the birth of the first porcupine twins in its 47 year history.
The as-yet unnamed and unsexed pair were born at Cotswold Wildlife Park, near Burford, to first-time mother Stempu and father Prickle.
The newborns can be seen in an enclosure they share with a trio of mongooses.
Section head of primates Chris Kibbey said: “The babies are born about Guinea pig-sized and, although they are born with quills, they are soft at birth, making things considerably easier for mum.
“The twins are doing really well and have already developed their mother’s habit of stamping their feet, indicating their frustration at keepers disturbing them.”
Immediately after birth, the quills quickly harden in the air and become prickly. The babies, also known as porcupettes, are born relatively well developed with eyes open and teeth present. For more visit bit.ly/1f2pUxV
Ole Miss thought it had filled out its coaching staff when it officially announced the hiring of Tray Scott as its defensive line coach, but it appears as if it will now have to make one more hire.
Newly named wide receivers coach Matt Lubick has accepted an offer to become the offensive coordinator at Baylor. Lubick was hired by Ole Miss right before Christmas. He came from Oregon where he was part of Mark Helfrich’s staff until Helfrich was fired at the end of the season.
Lubick was an assistant at Ole Miss during the Ed Orgeron regime and is known for being a strong recruiter. His stint at Ole Miss lasted roughly two weeks, and the Rebels will now look to replace the third assistant coach that has left the program to go elsewhere this offseason.
Nearly dying in the Sahara doesn’t deter some migrants from trying again and again to reach Europe
As the EU sets new policies and makes deals with African nations to deter hundreds of thousands of migrants from seeking new lives on the continent, what does it mean for sub-Saharan Africans following dreams northwards and the countries they transit through? From returnees in Sierra Leone and refugees resettled in France to smugglers in Niger and migrants in detention centres in Libya, IRIN explores their choices and challenges in this multi-part special report, Destination Europe.
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German police Wednesday raided the apartments of four imams suspected of conducting espionage on behalf of the Turkish government against followers of U.S.-based cleric Fethullah Gulen, accused by Ankara of organizing a failed coup last July.
German Justice Minister Heiko Maas said the four imams were members of Ditib, Germany's largest association of mosques which brings imams from Turkey to serve the community of some three million people with a Turkish background who live here.
Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan accuses Gulen of masterminding the abortive coup, in which at least 240 people were killed, and wants the United States to extradite him.
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Patrons of a Scarborough restaurant may have been exposed to hepatitis A, Toronto Public Health says.
The city department says an employee of Cliffside Bistro at 2277 Kingston Rd. has a confirmed case of the virus, and anyone who consumed food or drinks at the restaurant on July 21, July 25 to 29, August 2 or August 4 may have been exposed.
Toronto Public Health says the risk for those who dined at the restaurant is low, but they should be careful to watch for symptoms.
Hepatitis is a disease affecting the liver. Hepatitis A can be passed from person to person through contaminated food and water.
The Government of Canada says symptoms include fever, loss of appetite, stomach cramps, dark urine, fatigue and jaundice (which is indicated by yellowing skin and eyes). However, a carrier may be asymptomatic.
Native Kerrville businessman, civic leader and historian Joe Herring Jr. will present “a walk through the city’s history” at the Kerrville Area Chamber of Commerce’s next Coffee Talk, set to begin at …read more
Read more here:: Coffee Talk: Herring to offer look at city’s hidden history
As this year’s Toronto Film Festival moves toward its closing night on Sunday, we take a look back at some of its most eye-catching, and potentially award-garnering, breakout performances. The...
The controversial and politically charged Common Core education standards in Michigan could soon be history if lawmakers pushing to eliminate it are successful. The proposal calls for dropping the current set of math and reading standards for K-12 students in favor of a new set of guidelines used by Massachusetts, a state widely-regarded as being one of the best-performing states in education in the country prior to the promotion of Common Core in 2009, said Rep. Gary Glenn, R-Midland, who introduced the bill.
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Pope Francis addressed the participants in the first-ever World Congress on Child Dignity in the Digital World on Friday (6 October). The Pope acknowledged the churchs failure to protect children in the 21st century and pledged to work strenuously and amp;#39; toward the new initiative going forward.
Rough Cut - Woodworking with Tommy Mac "China Cabinet" Guest: AL D'ATTANASIO. On this episode of Rough Cut Woodworking with Tommy Mac, host Tommy MacDonald brings you closer than ever: into his home! In the shop, Tommy works with friend Al D'Attanasio to build a china cabinet perfect for any home.
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WASHINGTON, April 20 Brazil's Finance Minister Henrique Meirelles on Thursday said he was positive about the changes introduced by lawmakers to a pension reform proposal, and that the bill would probably be voted by a congressional committee within ten days.
Meirelles, speaking at an event in Washington, also said that a recent drop in the inflation rate to below the government's target allows room for the central bank to act. The central bank has cut interest rates by 3 percentage points since October. (Reporting by Alexandra Alper; Writing by Silvio Cascione; editing by Diane Craft)
Tropical Storm Nate roared toward Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula after drenching Central America in rain that was blamed for at least 22 deaths, and forecasters said it could reach the U.S. Gulf Coast as a hurricane over the weekend.
Sony Pictures dropped a new trailer for Venom on Monday, and fans finally got to see Tom Hardy mutate into Marvel's anti-hero.
Back in February, the entertainment company released a teaser trailer for the film. While fans caught a glimpse of Hardy as journalist Eddie Brock and saw the alien Symbiote that overtakes his body, they didn't see the actor fully morph into the Spider Man villain.
The new trailer starts by giving sneak peeks of the transformation. First, Hardy's eyes begin to change. Then, he starts to feel sick. He eventually hears voices. By the end of the clip, Hardy has fully transformed into the anti-hero—fangs and all.
"See, we didn't actually forget to put in Venom in the movie," Sony Pictures chairman Tom Rothman joked on Monday after screening the trailer at CinemaCon (per The Hollywood Reporter).
Watch the video to see him fully take on the alter-ego.
Carly Clark is a singer/songwriter from Harrisburg, PA. From a young age, Carly had a passion for music but focused primarily on sports. During college, Carly was inspired by one of her friends to learn the guitar. She began to write her own songs and play them for friends and family. While Carly enjoys covering popular songs, some of her best work is found in her original songs.
Carly has become a long time friend to our Studio Sessions! Today, she performed “Will You Be The One!”
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6 – Lars Lukas #Mai is the first player to be born in the year 2000 to make an appeareance for @FCBayernEN in the #Bundesliga – only 6 players were younger in their first game. Future. #H96FCB pic.twitter.com/soUmlzExin
Israeli media is reporting that police are expected to question Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on a pair of corruption allegations.
A black screen was placed Monday in front of Netanyahu's official residence in apparent anticipation of the police investigators' arrival and to obstruct the view of journalists seeking to film them.
Netanyahu has denied what he calls the "baseless" reports that he received gifts from two businessmen.
Israel's Channel 2 TV has reported that Netanyahu accepted "favors" from businessmen in Israel and abroad. It said Netanyahu was the central suspect in a second investigation that also involves family members. It said a criminal probe is expected next week.
An opposition lawmaker is also campaigning for Netanyahu to be investigated over suspicions that donors improperly transferred money for his personal use.
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US major pro-gun group boosted by biggest fundraising month in 15 years
The political arm of the National Rifle Association (NRA), the most influential anti-gun control group in the United States, raised record money in March, marking the month as its biggest fundraising month in 15 years, according to the Federal Election.
The sum is 1.6 million dollars more than the fund raised in February and 1.5 million dollars more than in March, 2017, said a TheHill news daily report, noting that most donations originated from small donors who gave less than 200 dollars.
The fundraising haul came just one month after the deadly shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, which left 17 people dead and numerous others injured.
In the wake of the shooting, millions of Americans across the country, led by student survivors, took to the streets to protest mass shootings and advocate for stricter gun control policies.
Hundreds of people gathered in Ann Arbor Sunday to show solidarity with the victims and counterprotesters of Saturday's white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Ann Arbor Mayor Christopher Taylor was among those in attendance and spoke about it to 89.1 WEMU's Lisa Barry.
Listen to the full interview.
He says it was a solemn occasion and sent a broad message about their community.
“We as a community wanted to state that these are not our values and that we fight back and declare it whenever we can," says Taylor.
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FNCB Bank celebrated the official grand opening of its new full-service community office at 1150 Route 315, Plains Township on June 13, with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Jerry Champi, FNCB Bank President and CEO (center, left) and Dominick Denaples, FNCB Bank Chairman of the Board (center, right) cut the ribbon as Bank employees, board members, elected officials and customers look on.
Man set Free after spending 38 Years in Prison for False Rape Conviction
A Louisiana man Malcolm Alexander has been released from jail after serving 38 years for a false rape accusation. The Innocence Project, a non-profit which secured the release of Alexander, shared his story, from his journey to prison in 1979, to his eventual release. DNA evidence proved that his conviction – a result of an incompetent lawyer […]
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FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Germany's Constitutional Court declined to hear a challenge of the European Central Bank's 2.3 trillion euro ($2.7 trillion) asset purchase scheme, referring the case instead to the European Court of Justice, it said on Tuesday.
The ruling now sends the case - brought by several individuals, including academics and politicians - to a court which has already backed the ECB's more contentious emergency bond purchase scheme known as Outright Monetary Transactions or OMT with only relatively minor limitations, suggesting an uphill battle for the challenge.
With the 2017-2018 school year beginning soon, Californians need to commit to defending free speech on our college campuses.
If you have been searching for the finest Tennessee Whiskey you needn't look any further. Your holding it in your hand! Jailers Tennessee Whiskey, the Music City's whiskey.
PARIS (Reuters) - Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy was in police custody on Tuesday morning, where he was to be questioned as part of an investigation into suspected irregularities over his election campaign financing, an official in the French judiciary said.
FILE PHOTO: Nicolas Sarkozy, former French president, at his headquarters in Paris , France, November 20, 2016. REUTERS/Ian Langsdon/File Photo
The probe related to alleged Libyan funding for Sarkozy’s 2007 campaign, Le Monde newspaper reported. A lawyer for Sarkozy could not be reached immediately for comment.
THIS WEEK: DFCU injects $2.8m in agribusiness training
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Organized farmers have a reason to smile. For the next five years, Dfcu and Rabobank Foundation are injecting a combined US$ 2.8million in the Agribusiness Development Center (ADC) that will see farmers attain knowledge and skills in better farming methods, marketing of produce, financial literacy, risk assessment and value addition.
ADC started operations in October this year and so far has skilled 44 farmer leaders from 20 Farmer Based Organizations from Lira, Dokolo, Kole, Alebtong and Oyam.
“With these skills, the Farmer Based Organizations will continue to grow their operations in ways that are of benefit to both them and the wider communities,” ADC executive director, Anja de Feijter, said.
He said they are currently conducting a previsiting exercise of over 100 FBOs in several parts of the country so as to benefit more farmers.
LONDON (Reuters) - Zimbabwe is committed to clearing its debt obligations with the World Bank, African Development Bank and other financial institutions, Foreign Minister Sibusiso Moyo said on Monday.
The country needs to clear about $1.8 billion in arrears with the World Bank and the African Development Bank before it can tap other sources of development financing.
“We are committed to engaging with these key institutions as partners for growth in Zimbabwe, committed to clearing the outstanding debt with the World Bank and the African Development Bank, among others,” said Moyo, speaking in London at a Chatham House event.
“We believe that we are going to be able to meet all of our obligations.”
You have to think it’s all the rain we’ve been getting!
The Crop Progress report released by USDA shows substantial improvement in the condition ratings for our region’s dominant crops: corn, sorghum and cotton.
For corn, the report shows 80 percent of the crop statewide is now in the good to excellent range. That’s 11 percentage points better than last week. Keep in mind that, generally speaking, week to week changes in the ratings are usually only about a couple percentage points either way. So, 11 points is quite a jump.
Sorghum in Texas is also on the rise with 78 percent good to excellent, a 9-point increase from last week.
Texas cotton also is also faring better, as 51 percent is now good to excellent, six points better than the previous report.
To see the full report, go here:
https://www.usda.gov/nass/PUBS/TODAYRPT/prog3317.pdf
(AP) – A fire official says three children rescued from a burning apartment in Southeast Texas have died from their injuries. Port Arthur Fire Marshal Paul Washburn tells KFDM television that firefighters arrived at the burning building a little after midnight Wednesday. First responders found the children and rushed them to a hospital where they were pronounced dead. Washburn says the children were aged 2, 6 and 12.
Washburn tells The Associated Press the three children were the only ones inside the apartment when the fire broke out. He says their mother had taken another child to the hospital. Washburn says they are investigating to determine the cause of the fire.
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OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says a Toronto man's deadly rampage through city streets in a van still has no apparent link to a terrorist attack.
He describes the attack that killed 10 and injured 15 as "horrific" and "senseless," adding all Canadians stand with Toronto today.
But while he says the investigation into the incident is still underway, he says there is no evidence to suggest there is a "national security element" to the situation.
The attack began Monday afternoon when a man allegedly drove a van down a busy stretch of sidewlk on Yonge Street in the city's north end.
Toronto police have arrested 25-year-old Alek Minassian in the incident.
Minassian is due to appear in court later today.
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Trinidad – It is a strike to wake up the country.
That was how the Oilfields Workers’ Trade Union (OWTU) described the strike notice which is expected to be served on State-owned oil company, Petrotrin, on Wednesday.
OWTU chief education and research officer Ozzi Warwick said the ongoing negotiations were on behalf of workers who risk life and limb, working in varying dangerous conditions, to guarantee a reliable supply of fuel to the travelling public. And the public should not forget that the country’s economy is based on products made possible by the tireless efforts of these workers, he said.
Saturday at 2:11 p.m. the state police were dispatched to 858 Main Street, Bradford Township for a domestic incident. Robert Lanager, 50, of Woodland has been charged with strangulation, simple assault, and harassment.
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I came to visit and condole victims of the floods that came a few days ago.
The floods have also affected some parts of
But as we go through these sad times, let us remember that it is our responsibility to stop this flooding from happening again.
TEHRAN, Mar. 20 (MNA) – President Hassan Rouhani and his accompanying delegation comprised of several ministers and deputies arrived in western province of Kermanshah this morning to visit the quake-stricken areas and inaugurate some infrastructure projects.
On the one-day visit, Iran’s president is scheduled to visit and celebrate the new year with the people of quake-stricken areas in Kermanshah province.
The president is also expected to inaugurate the ‘West Railway’ project which is one of the largest national projects.
Minister of oil, minister of sports and youth, minister of labor and social welfare, minister of roads and urban development, minister of information and communications, minister of interior, as well as head of the management and planning organization, and some other high-ranking officials are accompanying the president on the visit.
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BILLHOOK Lake near Odiham was the venue as Remenham Angling Society’s summer series continued with the seventh leg being fished.
Dick Shillitto fished the pole at both five and eight metres with meat and pellet landing mostly carp for a winning total of 109lb 15oz. In second place was Roger Howard with 89lb 15oz and third Justin York with 75lb 3oz.
The following week Whitehouse Lake near Tadley provided the venue for the eighth leg of the series. Winner on this occasion was Pete Bowles with an impressive net which included a double figure grass carp along with the more usual carp varieties totalling 162lb 10oz all caught on the pole fishing across to the rear of the island with corn.
Bowles’s total was well ahead of second placed Mark Bowerman who caught 72lb 8oz while in third place was Steve Johnson with a 61lb 13oz haul.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KRON) — Under President Donald Trump, arrests of undocumented immigrants are surging by more than 30 percent.
Since Trump’s inauguration to about mid-March, ICE has made more than 21,000 arrests, including many people with no criminal record.
Some of those arrested blame Trump, saying they believe they would have been let go if he weren’t in office.
On Monday night, we’re also learning more about how ICE actually removes people from the country.
It’s on a secret airline called ICE Air. That airline is funded by taxpayers.
And is used to transport deported immigrants out of the United States.
Each passenger costs taxpayers an average of $2,000.
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In a rare occurrence, two men found beaten and tied to a bridge in the Mexican border city of Reynosa turned out to be alive.
Reynosa and other border cities wracked by drug turf battles have seen the lifeless bodies of drug gang victims hung by their necks from bridges.
But this time, the bound men were tied to a bridge's railing Tuesday but apparently not by their necks. Accompanying the men was a banner signed by a reputed drug capo promising to catch common criminals and leave them for police.
An official with the Tamaulipas state prosecutors' office says the two men are being treated for their injuries. The official was not authorized to talk to the press and insisted on speaking on condition of anonymity.
A visitor holds a chocolate creation in the shape of a camera on Friday, Feb. 10, on the opening day of the Brussels Chocolate Fair in the Belgian capital, Brussels.
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Eritrea's president in a rare interview is expressing his displeasure with Israel's plan to deport tens of thousands of African migrants, saying they deserve far more than the $3,500 offered to leave.
President Isaias Afwerki's interview posted on a government website Wednesday says the migrants from his country and Sudan paid a "high price" to human traffickers to reach Israel and deserve more like $50,000.
Many leaving the east African nation claim they fled a restrictive Eritrean regime where men are often forced into a military service with slavery-like conditions.
Afwerki claims the Eritrean migrants were enticed abroad to organize an armed opposition but that the "subversive schemes" failed and the migrants have become a burden.
He says Eritrea has offered to register all its migrants but Israeli authorities refused.
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With two rounds to go in the home and away season, we look at the players likely to take home top goal honours.
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The map showing the epicentre of the 5.2 magnitude earthquake that occurred in the PNG region this morning. Picture: SUPPLIED Update: 1:47PM AN EARTHQUAKE measuring 5.2 local magnitude on the Richter Scale occurred in the Papua New Guinea region this morning.
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HENRICO COUNTY, Va. — Police used a phone left in a stolen car to track down a driver who drove off in a car that was not his.
The car was left running outside a 7-11 on Williamsburg Road around 8 p.m. on New Year’s Eve.
“The victim stated he left his vehicle running, unlocked, and with his phone in it while he ran into 7-Eleven,” a Henrico Police spokesman said. “He was surprised to find his vehicle missing when he came out.”
Using the phone left in the car, police tracked the vehicle to an address on N. 23rd Street in Richmond.
“Officers arrived to find Mr. [Dustin Avory] Swan driving the stolen car,” police said. “During the arrest, Mr. Swan kicked one of the Henrico officers. Once in custody it was determined that Swan was also intoxicated.”
Swan, 44, was charged with Grand Larceny, Disorderly Conduct, and his second DWI in the last five – 10 years.
(ESPANOLA, ON) – On Monday, December 11, 2017, at approximately 4:40 am, the Manitoulin and Espanola Detachments of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) with the assistance of the Sudbury-Manitoulin District Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and the Baldwin Fire Department responded to a two-vehicle collision on Highway 17 east of Mckerrow in Baldwin Township.
Preliminary information is that an eastbound passenger vehicle collided with a westbound transport truck. The driver of the passenger vehicle was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The OPP Technical Collision Investigators (TCI) are at the scene and are continuing to investigate. Further information will be provided as it becomes available.
(AP) – Neighbors of the London apartment building torched in an inferno have sprung into action to help survivors of the fire, donating clothes, food and water and offering shelter.
Churches such as the Roman Catholic St. Francis of Assisi and a nearby mosque are serving as gathering points for donations for those who raced out of the burning building in the middle of the night, fleeing with little else than the clothes in which they slept.
Social media sites have also joined the effort, with some Londoners offering a space on their sofas for those affected by the blaze.
Marco Antoniades, who owns MGA Autos on Latimer Road, says “like in most places in England, people get together and help each other in times like this. That’s what we’re trying to do.” At least 12 people have died and 79 others were injured Wednesday in the blaze at Grenfell Tower.
Kentwon Savon Thames-Daniels, 22, surrendered on Monday and is now charged with murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime. (Source: Sumter-Lee Regional Detention Center)
An argument between two men Sunday on Flamingo Road in Sumter led to the shooting death of one man and the arrest of another, police say.
Sumter police say Kentwon Savon Thames-Daniels, 22, surrendered on Monday and is now charged with murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime.
The incident happened on Sunday, Dec. 10 when he and the victim, David Green Bratton, were seen arguing before police arrived at the 1100 block of Flamingo Road. Bratton, 39, was taken to Palmetto Health Tuomey Hospital where he later died.
Thames-Daniels is currently booked at the Sumter-Lee Regional Detention Center. The investigation continues into the shooting.
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KANSAS CITY (AP) — A Kansas City man has been ordered to spend 24 years in prison in the shooting death of a suburban father who had been trying to sell a gun on a grocery store’s parking lot.
Nineteen-year-old Fazon Swinton was sentenced Friday in Jackson County, where he was convicted in June of second-degree murder, attempted robbery, armed criminal action and leaving the scene of a shooting.
Authorities say 39-year-old Jacob Branter of Lee’s Summit was shot and killed in April 2016 outside a Price Chopper store. Prosecutors allege Swinton made arrangements to buy a handgun from Brantner but stole it instead, running off before exchanging gunfire with Brantner.
Swinton later was treated at a hospital for a bullet wound.
In 1940 when Adolph Hitler marched into Paris, architect Albert Speer was photographed at his side beneath the Eiffel Tower.
Randall Woodfin was sworn in as mayor of Birmingham, Alabama, at the end of November. At 36, he's the youngest person to be elected mayor in more than a century.
Here & Now's Jeremy Hobson talks to Mayor Woodfin (@WoodfinForBham) about being a Democrat in a deeply Republican state and about Tuesday's special election.
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According to the girl, the accused was troubling her since many days and no action was taken by the school administration against him.
'A boy has been troubling me since many days. He slapped me too. After that he called my father and threatened him that he will throw acid on me,' the victim said. (Representational Image)
Meerut: A student of class IX allegedly threatened to rape and throw acid on his classmate in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut.
According to the girl, the accused was troubling her since many days and no action was taken by the school administration against him.
"A boy has been troubling me since many days. He slapped me too. After that he called my father and threatened him that he will throw acid on me," the victim said.
Meanwhile, the Superintendent of Police (SP) of Meerut, Rajesh Kumar, said, "A report has been filed in the matter. Search for the accused is underway."
A case has been registered in this regard and police have initiated the probe.
Supervisors meeting short, with a special reception
(Board of Supervisors meet Tuesday)….They will also be celebrating.
There are only two items on the action agenda. They will be asked to adopt the Imperial Valley Border Economic Impact Study, funded by the US Department of Commerce through its Economic Development Administration Agency Grant. Esperanza Colio-Warren, Manager of Community and Economic Development will present the study. She will also discuss the bid results for the Winterhaven Public Safety Facility Project. There are several Special Presentations on the Tuesday agenda. At 11:00 am the Board will host a reception in Honor of Imperial County’s 110th Anniversary.
Our plan was simple: Get a group of really creative, intelligent, strong and beautiful women together, and make something kick ass. When we decided to partner with Zappos' new concept "The_ONES," celebrating classic sneakers, we knew it had to be for women, by women, and about women — and we wanted to accomplish this unapologetically. That's why we love the hashtag: #TOTALLYSPONSOREDBYZAPPOS.
So we tapped women who are all bosses in their own right. From Charli Howard, the body-positive model activist, to Pia Arrobio, the creative director of LPA; from No-Holds Barred artist Alana O'Herlihy to the power DJ Pamela Tick, all of these women are living their lives intentionally with pride and conviction.
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“I am utterly disgusted by the continuing revelations of Harvey Weinstein’s horrifying and unforgivable actions."
A woman was arrested Wednesday afternoon after she crashed the allegedly stolen vehicle she was driving into a residential fence in Santa Barbara's Eastside neighborhood. Santa Barbara Police Sgt.
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Man dies days after stabbing, suspect charged with murder
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A man has died from injuries sustained in a stabbing in Connecticut.
Police say 35-year-old Troy McIntosh was stabbed in the chest in Hartford June 23. He died in a hospital July 1.
Authorities arrested a 27-year-old man in connection with the stabbing Tuesday and charged him with murder.
The man is being held on $1.5 million bond.
He is due back in court Thursday.
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WASHINGTON - The chief executive director of The Humane Society of the United States resigned following sexual harassment allegations.
The New York Times reports that Wayne Pacelle resigned Friday after donors and employees of the animal protection group began calling for him to step down over the allegations.
In an email to staff, Pacelle said that because “our mission depends on unity,” he was stepping aside to allow a search for a successor to begin “and to put aside any distractions, in the best interests of all parties.”
In a news release announcing the resignation, Rick Bernthal, Chairman of the Board of The Humane Society, said the last few days have been hard for the group’s family of staff and supporters.
Kitty Block has been named acting president and CEO for The Humane Society.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Years after a woman accused a police officer of yanking her out of her car and slamming her face-first while handcuffed to the ground, a federal grand jury has charged him with using excessive force and misconduct in office.
The U.S. Justice Department said in a news release that former Hickory Police Sgt. Robert Michael George injured Chelsea Doolittle and filed a false report in 2013.
George, who said she fell, was fired a year later and charged in state court with assault.
Doolittle sued George and the city of Hickory in 2016 after enduring two oral surgeries.
District Attorney David Learner says the state charges are being dropped now that federal charges have been filed.
George's attorney, Lisa Dubs, did not comment.
Both George and Doolittle are white.
On the Monday morning after Amazon.com Inc. failed to win a single prize at the Primetime Emmy Awards, one of its senior television executives gathered his dejected staff at their Los Angeles-area office for a pep talk.
While Amazon Studios went home empty-handed, its streaming rivals Hulu and Netflix Inc. won multiple awards. Additionally, Amazon had earlier passed on opportunities to bid on “The Handmaid’s Tale” and “Big Little Lies,” which won top awards that night, said people with knowledge of the sales process.
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The 49ers on Wednesday concluded the practice schedule within their offseason program and will have more than five weeks off before the start of training camp in late July.
That gives another shot at projecting the 53-man roster. Here, we’ll give out best guess to what the depth chart on offense will look like for Week 1 against the Panthers:
Quarterback
Brian Hoyer
Matt Barkley
C.J. Beathard
Cut: Nick Mullens
No surprises here. It looks like Hoyer has a much stronger command of the offense than Barkley, who has outperformed Beathard in the practices open to the media. But we’re still not ruling out Beathard getting a chance to leapfrog Barkley for the backup job if he pieces together a strong preseason.
Karnataka's ruling party Congress on Thursday lost a trust vote against Legislative Council Chairman DH Shankaramurthy by one vote.
The Congress party which moved a motion seeking Chairman D H Shankarmurthy's ouster got 36 votes in favor of the motion and 37 votes against it. Hence, DH Shankaramurthy of BJP will continue as Chairman of the council. Vice-chairman Maritibbe Gowda allowed the 'No confidence' motion.
For the first time in the history of Karnataka legislative council, a permanent body comprising 75 members, a 'No confidence' motion was moved against the Chairman. In a surprising move, chairman allowed the motion against him.
Janata Dal (Secular), a regional party, had decided to support Shankarmurthy by issuing the whip to 13 MLC.
Thirty-three MLCs of the Congress party supported the motion after it was moved by party leader Revanna.
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Coleman is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Phillies.
Coleman is hitless (0-for-9) over his last three starts, so he'll head to the bench to clear his head as Yangervis Solarte takes over at shortstop for the contest.
This regional program that responds to the need of citizens who desire home-based assistance for a family member who is not self-sufficient, is unequaled elsewhere in Italy. The simple and efficient program will be enable calls to a hot-line to reserve a qualified professional that can assist a grandparent or parent in need, in the comfort of their own home. The professional assigned to the family will be identified, interviewed and hired by the hot-line management, all with the support of public funds. Already during its experimental phase, in the first 12 months, 3,700 telephone calls were received, resulting in 6,200 home visits, with 5,000 jobs actually contracted, at €300 each. A total revenue was recorded at €1.5 million.
The Midland County Sheriff's Office is getting some more money to stay on top of criminals who ran away.
On Monday, Midland County Commissioners approved $8,000 for prisoner transport.
That money will go to pay officers who are sent out of the county to bring back suspects who flee the county.
Midland County Sheriff Gary Painter says it doesn't matter how far they run, criminals must stand trial.
"We have a felony or misdemeanor warrant, we're gonna bring him back to stand trial, that's the important thing they need to know. They're gonna come back, one way or the other, kicking or screaming, it don't matter. We're gonna bring them back and they're gonna stand trial. They committed a violation of the law in this jurisdiction," said Painter.
Before Monday's decision, Midland County was given $4,000 for prisoner extradition but Painter said that would not last them through the end of the year.
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A 23-year-old man died Thursday, Dec. 7, while snowboarding at Sierra-at-Tahoe.
According to witnesses, the man lost control while traveling at a high rate of speed down the Lower Snowshoe Trail, an intermediate run, Thea Hardy, Sierra-at-Tahoe communications manager, said Monday morning.
After falling and sliding several feet off the trail, the man collided with a snow fence where Lower Snowshoe meets the Sugar and Spice Tail on the upper mountain. A snow fence helps collect snow that resort personnel can use elsewhere on the mountain.
Hardy said ski patrol responded promptly and immediately, and requested air and ground emergency personnel upon arrival at the scene.
Sierra-at-Tahoe opened Dec. 2, and has four of 14 lifts in operation with 14 of 46 trails open, according to its website. The resort remains open.
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PARIS — French authorities called for calm in France’s western city of Nantes, where violent clashes between protesters and police broke out overnight after an officer shot dead a 22-year-old driver who was trying to avoid a police checkpoint.
Interior ministry Gerard Collomb strongly condemned the violence in a written statement Wednesday.
French authorities said prosecutors have opened a judicial investigation. Police also opened an internal probe looking at the officer’s actions and his decision to use a firearm.
Protesters in Nantes clashed with police, throwing Molotov cocktails and burning cars and rubbish bins
Protesters also set fire to shops and buildings in three poor neighborhoods across the city.
The clashes ended early Wednesday morning.
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HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The first steps are being taken by a special search committee working to find the next President and CEO of the Hutchinson/ Reno County Chamber of Commerce.
According to committee chair Allan Fee, the committee wants to look over 8-10 candidates before inviting finalist for visits to the area.
The committee hopes to have a new leader named by late this spring.
The Chamber is looking to replace Jason Ball who took a similar job in Sioux Falls South Dakota.
Basingstoke MP Maria Miller welcomed plans to strengthen GP practices by creating a Primary Care Hub at Camrose, Gillies and Hackwood.
Mrs Miller, pictured, said: “The NHS’s strategic plan for our area says that the current model of small GP practices operating on an individual basis is becoming less sustainable.
“The proposed merger of these three practices is an important step in this transformation of primary care.”
After a devastating fire in West London, people came together as the Muslim community broke fast with iftar, a meal eaten after sunset during Ramadan.
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Boxing fans furious about Mayweather-McGregor
It's actually happening.
After years of trash talk, rumors, speculation and more trash talk, UFC superstar Conor McGregor is going to fight boxing legend Floyd Mayweather Jr. on August 26 in Las Vegas, USA TODAY Sports confirmed the news on Wednesday.
Mayweather is coming out of retirement at 49-0 to fight the biggest name in UFC, and while the fight will generate significant buzz, it will also bring along its share of criticism. McGregor isn't a boxer, and Mayweather is 40 years old. It will be a spectacle, but the boxing world wasn't particularly happy about the news.
Not everyone was upset, though.
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Disy head Averof Neophytou tabled on Friday a bill providing for the write off of overdue tax not exceeding €100.
Neophytou, who tabled the bill at the House plenum session, said that around 36,000 persons owe, on overage, €60, and that the administrative costs for collecting these small amounts make the recovery procedure unprofitable.
The aim of the bill is the amendment of procedures followed for settling overdue tax to allow the cabinet to be able to approve the finance minister’s suggestion of the finance minister to write off debts not exceeding €100. The list of debtors will be suggested to the minister by the tax commissioner.
The proposal stipulates that for the write off of such a debt, the debtor will not be required to file an application.
Unity in the Community and Sioux City Police are teaming up to start on conversation on racism and hate crimes.
The panel discussion will take place on October 17 from 6 until 8 pm at the Sioux City Public Museum.
The discussion will focus on the division seen across the nation.
The open forum encourages community members to have conversations with city officials.
"What this will do is it will provide a forum and we'll do it annually, if we see the need we'll do more, but, this forum is actually meant to bring people together within the community, ask the community members what they see as issues challenging to the community that might impair our ability to deal effectively with each other, racism, things of that nature" says Sioux City Police Chief Rex Mueller
Panelists range from the local president of the NAACP to the Woodbury County Sheriff to the Director of Sioux City Human Rights Commission.
Detectives investigating three incidents of arson that took place at the end of April in the Ballymena area, have interviewed two 17 year old males in connection with the fires.
Detective Sergeant Graeme Glass said: “We believe that there were three deliberate fires in the town during the early hours of 24th April - one at a children’s playpark, another at a bus and train station and the third at a bed & breakfast establishment.
“One youth was arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and arson and the other has been interviewed by police, after attending the station voluntarily. Both have been released, pending reports to the PPS.”
The children’s play area at Ballymena’s People’s Park was significantly damaged by arson on April 24 with repair costs expected to bein the region of £65,000.
Los Angeles, April 24 (IANS) Actress Kat Dennings says she has a "very deep" connection with Chinese culture because of her family.
The actress spoke about her Chinese descent when she got to know her show "2 Broke Girls" is famous in China. The show is about two young women waitressing while trying to save to open their own cupcake shop. It is aired in India on Comedy Central.
"My grandfather remarried a Chinese woman, so I have a whole extended Chinese family. I have two uncles who are around my age, who are Chinese, who are Jewish-Chinese actually," Dennings said in an interview to the channel.
"So, I have a very deep connection with the Chinese culture because it's my family, interestingly enough. So that's really cool. That's great. That's awesome. I mean, the only experience I've had is when I went to London and they really like the show, so that's good," she added.
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Ducking hell. Photo: Polizeiinspektorat Köniz
A speed camera in the Swiss canton of Bern caught an unusual offender recently: a very fast, low-flying duck.
The bird was doing 52 kilometres per hour in a 30-km/h zone in Oberwangen bei Bern, an official image of the moment shows.
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Amused police posted the photo on Facebook asking readers where they should send the fine.
Normally, driving at this speed would involve a fine; police would also be notified given the 5-km/h tolerance limit, the Berner Zeitung noted.
In this case, however the culprit will get away without even a warning.
Iranian-Swedish actress and model Maryam Zakaria, who performed to the Bollywood track "Dil mera muft ka" alongside actress Kareena Kapoor Khan in 2012, is excited about her special dance song in comedian and actor Kapil Sharma's second film "Firangi".
"It feels great to be part of 'Firangi' movie. I have done a special dance song in 'Firangi' movie with my favourite Kapil Sharma. This song is very special for me as after my 'Grand Masti' movie, I am back on the screen with a very big song," she told IANS.
"I worked very hard to be back in shape and I am happy to come back to Bollywood with such an amazing song. Thanks to Kapil Sharma and the director Rajiv Dhingra who felt that I was the right one for this song," she added.
The song has been choreographed by Chinni Prakash.
(Source: IANS)
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A cement crane has fallen in the intersection of of Johnstone and Frank Phillips. The cement crane was putting cement down at Phillips on the sidewalks, and the driver attempted to drive off as the boom was still up, and the truck tipped over against the ITIO building.
Damage has been reported to the ITIO building after trying to remove the crane from the area.
No injuries have been reported. The driver received a citation for failure to secure load.
The area remains closed at this time.
On Monday, Shi’ite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr announced that he will convert his militia forces, Saraya al-Salam, into a civilian group after they hand over their weapons to government authorities. He also once again called on the government to deal with corruption.
Dozens of Islamic State militants surrendered in the Mosul region.
Clashes between Shi’ite militiamen and Peshmerga forces were reported in the Qara Tapa area.
At least 38 people were killed, and five people were wounded in recent violence:
In Hammam al-Alil, a mukhtar was assassinated.
Near Hit, troops are attacking a group of militants, who are accused of killing a soldier.
Three militiamen were wounded in a roadside blast in Jurf al-Sakhar (Jurf al-Nasr).
A bomb wounded two people at a home in Baghdad.
Turkish fighter jets targeted suspected Kurdistan Workers’ Party (P.K.K.) hideouts in the areas of Hakurk and Metina, killing 29 guerrillas.
Seven militants were killed in an operation near Baghdadi in Anbar province.
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BB Naija Finalist, Marvis Dressed As Royalty As She Arrives Hometown Alongside Bisola & Kemen
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Businessman Ron Medich should be jailed for life after he was found guilty of ordering the "callous" and "execution-style" murder of his business rival Michael McGurk, a court has heard.
Mr McGurk, 45, was shot dead outside his home at Cremorne on Sydney's lower north shore in September 2009 when he arrived home with a young relative.
Property developer Ron Medich was found guilty of murder in the Supreme Court in April. Photo: AAP
He had become entangled in a series of costly court cases with Medich, 70, over a series of property deals, with each claiming the other owed him millions of dollars.
In April, Medich was found guilty by a NSW Supreme Court jury of ordering the murder of McGurk and of sending a man to intimidate his widow Kimberley to demand she pay her husband's debts.
At a sentencing hearing on Thursday, Medich maintained his innocence.
The cover of the new mobility map Image: Courtesy Phil Pagano
Sarasota's Maria Haber recently created a new map highlighting ways to get around downtown Sarasota without using a car and is sharing it for free through the Sarasota Farmers Market. The map highlights bike lanes, public parking garages and lots, bus stops, attractions, parks, theaters, performance halls, grocery stores, colleges, schools and government buildings. Copies of Haber's mobility map will be available at the Sarasota Farmers Market information booth, beginning on Saturday, June 2.
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DAVENPORT -- With the help of some free ice cream, the Davenport Police Department went to work tonight on building relationships with their community.
Monday night, August 14, was the department's third year to host the "Cops and Cones" Ice Cream Social.
Officers say it's a chance for members of the community to get to know them in a setting they may not be used to.
The event is part of the Davenport Police Department's effort to get everyone comfortable with seeing officers in their neighborhoods.
After two tournament victories to start the 2017-18 season, BYU men’s golf will compete in the Jerry Pate National Intercollegiate on Oct. 9-10, at Old Overton Club in Vestavia Hills, Alabama.
The defending West Coast Conference champion Cougars are currently ranked No. 21 in the GCAA Coaches rankings.
BYU will compete alongside 11 universities at the Jerry Pate National Intercollegiate: host No. 4 Alabama, No. 7 Baylor, No. 11 Auburn, No. 16 Arkansas, Charlotte, Michigan, Mississippi State, Samford, South Alabama, UAB and UNLV.
Teams will play 36 holes on Monday, Oct. 9, followed by 18 holes on Tuesday, Oct. 10, on the par-70, 7,204-yard golf course.
Play begins on Monday at 6:30 a.m. MDT. Links to live stats are provided on the BYU men’s golf schedule page.
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Pitch Perfect 3 has not even hit theaters yet, but already we’re hearing rumblings of another adventure featuring the Barden Bellas.
Screenwriter Kay Cannon revealed back in April that the third installment in this a ca-adventure would be the last featuring the current Barden Bellas, and any further projects would feature a whole new cast. Star Anna Kendrick, however, refuted those statements, saying she, along with the other principal cast members would absolutely be down for more Pitch Perfect.
She told EW, “Hell, yeah! We’d do them forever.” Anna believes new director, Trish Sie, brings a new energy to the project, and is helping keep the series “fresh.” Of Trish, Anna said, “She has such positive energy. She’s this kind of crazy, lioness woman – a real force of nature.”
Pitch Perfect 3 is set to hit theaters nationwide December 22.
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Breaking up is hard to do!
Nikki Bella leans on her family after calling off her wedding to John Cena in this clip from Sunday's all-new Total Bellas and it's clear the breakup has been hard on everyone.
"I feel such a huge piece is just missing from me," Nikki says with tears in her eyes. "It was just weird. First morning in six years not to talk to him, you know?"
"I mean, you guys were like married," Brie Bella admits.
And with a near marriage comes morning coffee dates and a house full of memories that Nikki can't help but miss.
While Nikki mourns her relationship, Brie mourns the loss of a brother.
"I just don't want him to be lonely. And I don't want him to regret not being a dad," an emotional Brie tells her sister. "And that's what makes me sad 'cause John feels like a brother and I hate thinking in my head that he's gonna be alone."
× Warm with a chance for rain across central Indiana
Remnant moisture from “Alberto” brought much-needed rain to central Indiana Wednesday. This has been the warmest May on record and after three days with highs in the 90s, rain kept us cooler.
Scattered afternoon t-storms are expected to continue through Thursday and Friday.
We’ve only had one day day this month with the high temperature staying below average and our number of days with a high of at least 80 degrees has now been stretched to 24 days.
Dry weather will return this weekend and our 80 degree streak will continue.
Indianapolis has had above average high temperatures for the past 30 days in a row.
Heavy rain fell across western Indiana Wednesday afternoon
A few t-storms are likely Thursday.
A few t-storms are likely Friday.
We’ll have a dry Saturday.
A few t-storms are likely Sunday.
Our 80-degree streak will continue through the weekend.
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- In the video above, watch Josh Gordon, Jarvis Landry, Antonio Callaway and other Browns receivers run through their drills in the second week of OTAs.
Last season, none of the three were even on the roster at this time of year. Now, not only do they have a new starting quarterback in Tyrod Taylor, they have a brand new supporting cast to try to jumpstart their sluggish offense, one that finished 32nd in the NFL in points scored.
In fact, Landry caught more TD passes for the Dolphins last year (nine) than the Browns receivers combined (seven).
Damarious Randall didn't expect Cavs jersey tweet to go viral
The newcomers join Corey Coleman, Ricardo Louis and Rashard Higgins, and the competition in camp this summer promises to be fierce.
Catch a sneak preview of it above.
MARSYVILLE, Wash. – As part of a week-long focus on the city of Marysville, Q13 News’ Brandi Kruse sat down with Mayor Jon Nehring, Police Chief Rick Smith, Marysville Fire District Chief Martin McFalls, and Marysville School District Acting Superintendent Jason Thompson.
The group discussed the area’s rapid growth, public safety, the opioid crisis, and the national debate surrounding school safety.
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Somali Immigrants Have Abandoned Kansas Town After Bomb Plot Three militia members go on trial Tuesday for plotting to bomb Somali immigrants working in the Kansas Meatpacking Triangle, a constellation of minority-majority, hardscrabble pioneer towns, that depend on foreign labor. Somali immigrants have all but abandoned one town, despite civic and police efforts to reassure them that they're safe there. Some residents want them to return.
FRANKFURT German industrial gases group Linde's (LING.DE) $65 billion (50.72 billion pounds) merger negotiations with U.S. peer Praxair (PX.N) are "on track" although slightly delayed, Linde's finance chief said on Friday.
"We are on track with the BCA (business combination agreement) negotiation, and a slight delay is due to the legal complexity with the document," Sven Schneider told analysts on a conference call, declining to comment further.
A source familiar with the situation told Reuters earlier this month that the BCA would not be finalised as planned before Linde's annual shareholder meeting on May 10.
Earlier, Linde reported better-than-expected first-quarter results thanks to business in Europe and Asia and at its engineering division.
(Reporting by Georgina Prodhan; Editing by Maria Sheahan)
86-year-old man targeted in home invasion in Perth's south The West Australian
Police say an intruder forced his way into a Leda home before ransacking the place.
ISLAMABAD, Apr 24 (APP):The government is all set to launch the Economic Survey 2017-18 on Thursday, April 26, to share key economic indicators and the performance of different sectors of the economy during the year.
The survey would highlight the main features of the government’s economic policies, which had resulted in macro-economic stability and growth rate of about 5.8 per cent.
The survey will cover the development of all the important sectors of economy, including growth and investment, agriculture, manufacturing, mining, fiscal development, money and credit, capital markets, inflation, debt and liabilities.
The survey will also highlight the performance of agriculture, education, health and nutrition, besides showing the overall population, labour force and employment, poverty, transport and communication and per capital income, sources said.
It will also highlight issues of environment, contingent liabilities, tax expenditure as well as economic and social indicators.
Can higher primates beat high finance?
Academics have argued for decades that paying experts for stock tips is a waste of money. Don’t tell that to people who donated $5,000 apiece to hear hedge-fund millionaires and billionaires give their best moneymaking ideas at Monday’s annual Sohn Investment Conference. Pronouncements at the long-running charitable event move markets. When Greenlight Capital’s David Einhorn said he was short Assured Guaranty, the company’s shares tumbled in after-hours trading.
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We May Encounter Many Defeats But We Must Not Be Defeated.” – Nina 2018
Former Big Brother Naija housemate Nina Ivy posted photos yesterday on her IG to the viewing pleasure of her followers but something else caught the attention of some witty followers.
It seemed as if the photo had been ‘doctored’ and fans were quick to spot the rather strange deformation of the door behind her, and even her arm. (Photos below, Look at her Right Arm in the first picture).. and in the second picture, look at the door)
She’d shared the photo with the caption ; We May Encounter Many Defeats But We Must Not Be Defeated.”
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Across the United States, there are over 550 BoatUS Foundation Life Jacket Loaner sites that collectively loan out children's life jackets more than 140,000 times each year. Becoming a new loaner site is now easier with an application cycle that allows marinas, boat clubs, waterfront restaurants or government agencies to apply at any time, speeding the review process.
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SAN ANTONIO - The San Antonio Police Department is asking the public for help identifying a suspect in a string of car burglaries and credit card abuse cases.
Police released surveillance images of the suspect and said he is wanted in at least four car burglaries and four credit card abuse cases.
Police said the man uses victims' credit cards minutes after breaking into their vehicles.
Police said he's used the credit cards at H-E-B, Cinemark Theater, Exxon and Target -- all in the area of I-37 and South New Braunfels Avenue and Southeast Military Drive.
Anyone with information is asked to call SAPD's East Property Crimes Division at 210-207-8854.
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March 19 (Reuters) - Denali Therapeutics Inc:
* DENALI THERAPEUTICS ANNOUNCES FIRST-IN-HUMAN DOSING OF ITS RIPK1 INHIBITOR CLINICAL PROGRAM AND THE APPOINTMENT OF PETER KLEIN TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS; REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2017 FINANCIAL RESULTS AND BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS
* DENALI THERAPEUTICS INC - QTRLY NET LOSS PER SHARE $0.74 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Sir,– Apparently indulgences are to be available for attendance in Croke Park in August.
Will they be plenary for the Cusack and partial for the Hill?
Having been to Croker a zillion times, I should be in credit when turning up at the turnstiles at the Pearly Gates. – Yours, etc,
COLM O’ROURKE,
Dublin 3.
Sir, – How do you measure time in eternity? – Yours, etc,
EDMUND J FRENCH,
Dalkey, Co Dublin.
Sir, – Will partial indulgences only be granted to those who have paid their television licence fee? – Yours, etc,
GEMMA McCROHAN,
Ballinteer, Dublin 16.
Sir, – Campaigning against the Eighth Amendment in 1983, as part of the Dublin Rape Crisis Collective outside the polling station on Gardiner Street, I was blessed by a priest who hoped I would not spend too long in purgatory. Now we are told to go to confession if we voted Yes, but if we attend Pope Francis’s event all will be forgiven. Who really believes this superstitious nonsense? The Catholic Church should stop digging. – Yours, etc.
MARY QUINLAN,
Dublin 3.
Feb 14 3S Silicon Tech Inc:
* Says initial public offering of 23.5 million common shares with par value of T$10 per share
* Says its shares to be traded on the emerging market under the symbol of "5297" from Feb. 21
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/c9ndhx
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
YEREVAN, APRIL 14, ARMENPRESS. People’s Artist of Armenia, soprano Hasmik Papian has been awarded the Gold Medal of Armenia’s Culture Ministry for significant contribution in the development of Armenian and global opera art and on the occasion of her 30th anniversary of her career, the culture ministry told ARMENPRESS.
Labissiere tallied 13 points (6-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist, two steals and one block across 25 minutes in Friday's 113-93 preseason loss to the Spurs.
Labissiere continued the strong start to his preseason by posting double-digit scoring for the second time in as many contests. The second-year big man has averaged 14.0 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.5 assists across 29.0 minutes in that pair of exhibitions and appears poised to build on the solid finish to his rookie campaign if early returns are any indication. Labissiere presently slots behind veteran Zach Randolph and the promising Willie Cauley-Stein at power forward, but a strong exhibition showing could set the stage for a bump in the 18.5 minutes per game he saw in his rookie campaign.
An Opelika man died this morning when his car left the roadway and struck a tree in Lee County.
Cornelius Surratt Jr., 18, was driving a 2015 Kia Forte when the wreck happened on Alabama 51 about six miles south of Opelika, Corporal Jess Thornton of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency said in a press release.
Surratt was pronounced dead on the scene. He was not wearing a seat belt. The wreck happened at 6:41 a.m.
State Troopers are investigating.
Teen dies in west Alabama crash with tractor-trailer.
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Baku. 8 May. REPORT.AZ/ The issuing of diplomatic passports may be issued to the managing staff of the Presidential Administration and Special Medical Service of the President.
Report informs, it was proposed to amend the law "On Passports".
Angel Di Maria has set his sights on lifting the Champions League trophy after Paris St Germain thrashed Barcelona 4-0 in the first leg of their last-16 clash. Di Maria turned in a man-of-the-match display on his 29th birthday, opening the scoring with a precise free-kick and bending home a second in the second half at Parc des Princes.
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Police chief in Belgian city of Liege says attacker's motive was to 'target the police'
Now, she is filling the big boots of her father Capt. Victor Rios, a 25-year veteran who blazed the trailed for his only daughter, the youngest of his three children.
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AAA is offering Oklahomans a chance to score a "safety" on Super Bowl Sunday with AAA’s Free Tipsy Tow.
Tipsy Tow service will be available on Super Bowl Sunday in nine cities across the state.
“With Super Bowl parties across Oklahoma, we’re running the blitz on DUIs,” said Leslie Gamble, spokesman for AAAOklahoma. “It’s a big weekend for over indulgence, so if you – or others with you – are getting ready to drive and aren’t completely sober, call us. We’ll make sure you, up to one more person and your car all get home safely, no charge, no questions asked.”
Tipsy Tow starts at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 4, and runs until 4 a.m., Monday, Feb. 5, in metro Tulsa, metro Oklahoma City, Ardmore, Tahlequah, Lawton, Bartlesville, Muskogee, Enid and Shawnee.
Tipsy Tow is a free community service, open to AAA members and non-members alike.
Call (800) 222-4357 (AAA HELP) and say, “I need a Tipsy Tow.” AAA will give you and your vehicle a ride home within a 15-mile radius of point of pickup.
The B2036 London Road in Balcombe was closed this morning after a fallen tree brought down power cables.
Police said the incident was reported just before 7am this morning.
A spokesman said: “Bt cables were brought down by a falling tree on the B2036 London Road, Balcombe.
“It was reported at 6.58am on Wednesday (May 30). The road reopened by 11am.”
Dragic after Heat’s win in Memphis
The Miami Heat were led by Goran Dragic’s 19 points, five rebounds and five assists – through only three quarters of work.
HONG KONG, April 28 China Shengmu Organic Milk Ltd said on Friday that a deal to sell a controlling stake to Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co Ltd was scrapped after it failed to get regulatory approval from Chinese authorities before a deadline last week.
Shares of China Shengmu fell as much as 13.3 percent to HK$1.69 on Friday morning, their lowest in nearly eight months. That compared with a 0.2 percent dip in the benchmark index .
China Shengmu, a raw milk producer, said last November that Yili would buy a 37 percent stake for $682 million to help secure supplies of raw milk. Yili, one of China's top dairy product makers, would then make a cash offer for all outstanding shares it did not already own at HK$2.25 each.
Yili told China Shengmu it had terminated the deal after not receiving approval from the Chinese Ministry of Commerce's Anti-Monopoly Bureau by an April 21 deadline, China Shengmu said. (Reporting by Donny Kwok; Editing by Edmund Klamann)
For the past few months, an elite hacking group calling itself the Shadow Brokers has sporadically leaked sensitive data from the National Security Agency . On Friday, just when its leaks had appeared to slow, the group released what appears to be its most damaging leak so far: a trove of highly classified hacking tools used to break into various Microsoft systems, along with what it said was evidence that the NSA had infiltrated the backbone of the Middle East's banking infrastructure.
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Police have arrested a 12-year-old Peoria boy after he made a threat against Santa Fe Elementary School via social media. According to the Peoria Police Department, the boy, who attends Alta Loma Elementary School, made the threat that was deemed credible.
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ZAGREB, Croatia — The creditors of Croatian retail and food company Agrokor have voted to approve a settlement deal that includes giving two Russian banks a more than 46-percent share in the country’s biggest firm.
The vote by some 450 creditor representatives in favor of the deal was held Wednesday in a sports hall in Zagreb. Some 80 percent voted in favor of the deal that avoids bankruptcy for Agrokor, the largest company in the Balkans with 60,000 employees.
The company, which accounts for 15 percent of EU-member Croatia’s GDP, collapsed under the weight of 8 billion euros ($9 billion) in debt, including a disputed sum owed to two Russian state-run banks, Sberbank and VTB.
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SOREL, Que. — The Nature Conservancy of Canada says it is expanding a wetland conservation area in southern Quebec that is home to several bird and wildlife species.
The conservation group says it’s adding 25 hectares to its 305-hectare preserve on Ile de Grace, about 95 km northeast of Montreal.
The island located between Sorel and Trois-Rivieres consists of forested wetlands — an important habitat for many bird species including the least bittern, which is considered threatened under the Canadian Species at Risk Act.
The wetland also home to waterfowl, wildlife, and several species of flowers, according to the group.
The Nature Conservancy announced the creation of the new protected area on Feb. 2, which is World Wetlands Day.
They also announced new conservation areas in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Nova Scotia.
Tottenham Hotspur are being linked with summer moves for Fulham left-back Ryan Sessegnon, Bordeaux winger Malcom and Norwich City midfielder James Maddison.
The Evening Standard reports that all three players could be on Spurs’ radar ahead of the 2018/19 season.
England Under-19 international Sessegnon, aged 17, is tipped to join the club as a replacement for Danny Rose, whose future at Spurs has been in question since last summer.
Brazilian starlet Malcom, aged 20, was linked with Tottenham and rivals Arsenal during the January transfer window. Spurs could revisit their interest when the next transfer window opens.
Head coach Mauricio Pochettino and his recruitment team will also be on the lookout for a replacement for midfielder Mousa Demebele, aged 30, who is struggling to maintain his fitness.
Canaries youngster Maddison, aged 21, is touted as an option. The England Under-21 international moved to Carrow Road from hometown club Coventry City in February 2016 for an undisclosed fee.
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The Granbury Lady Pirates played some high-level competition at the Adidas John Turner Classic in Pearland this weekend, leaving with a 3-5 record over three days of competition.
The Lady Pirates lost their first three games to New Braunfels Canyon, Friendswood and Trinity Christian. They quickly rallied, winning their next three matches against Pasadena Memorial, Brenham and Episcopal.
Granbury lost their final two matches to Lake Travis and Beaumont Westbrook, with both games going to a tiebreaking set.
The Lady Pirates now sit at 3-6 on the season. They’ll play Tuesday evening at 6:30 at Arlington Martin.
Bishop Dunne (Dallas) defensive tackle Calvin Avery received his Under Armour All America Game jersey Friday at his school as part of the American Family Insurance Selection Tour.
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Avery, a 6-2, 324-pound four-star, is the15th-ranked defensive tackle in the country, according to ESPN.
At the moment, he’s the highest ranked player in the Illini class, giving Lovey Smith a difference maker upfront on the defensive side of the ball.
The Under Armour All America Game is scheduled for Jan. 4 at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla. and will be televised live on ESPN2 at 6 p.m. EST.
1:08 Malik Monk hit the boards against Vols Pause
1:24 Rick Barnes: We were really just gosh awful
2:30 Calipari: It's great to see progress Cats made vs. Vols
0:57 Derek Willis: It's fun to play like this
1:29 Dominique Hawkins: UK's Old Reliable
0:20 West Jessamine's game-winning putback to defeat Dunbar
2:47 Faculty criticize Kentucky State University president search
0:48 Gas leak closes part of Old Vine; 'quite high' concentrations detected underground
0:41 Trump flag flies in military vehicle convoy
Romanian-born British soprano Simona Mihai will not sing the role of Mimì in tonight’s performance of “La Bohème.”
The Royal Opera House reported that the soprano was forced to cancel due to illness.
As a result, the role of role of Mimi will be sung by Australian soprano Nicole Car, who is also scheduled to sing the role on Oct. 7 and who opened the ROH season.
Car made her Royal Opera debut in 2015 as Micaëla in “Carmen” and has since sung Tatyana in “Eugene Onegin” and Mimì for the Company. Recent engagements include Thaïs, Fiordiligi in Così fan tutte, Luisa in “Luisa Miller,” Countess Almaviva in “Le Nnozzle di Figaro, Donna Elvira in “Don Giovanni” and Marguerite in “Faust” for Opera Australia, Tatyana for Paris Opéra, Fiordiligi for Semperoper Dresden and Fiordiligi and Tatyana for Deutsche Oper Berlin. This season she returns to the Opera de Paris and Semoper Dresden.
Mihai is still scheduled for the Royal Opera House’s revival of “Pagliacci” later season.
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SACRAMENTO (AP) — California would lift some of the secrecy surrounding reports on shootings and other use of force by police under a bill advancing in the Legislature.
Senators on Wednesday approved allowing public release of records when police officers are found to have improperly used force or discharged a firearm, committed sexual assaults on the job, or have been dishonest in their official duties.
Democratic state Sen. Nancy Skinner of Berkeley says her bill would help restore public trust in police during a time of national angst over shootings of minorities by police. She says current California law is among the nation’s most secretive.
Republican Sen. Jeff Stone of Temecula says the disclosure could open officers to more attacks and criticism.
The measure was sent to the Assembly on a 25-11 vote.
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It's been almost a month since Barack Obama left the life of the White House behind, and he's been making up for lost time. First, he flew to Palm Springs to relax for a week, then the former first family jetted to the Caribbean, spending some time in the British Virgin Islands.
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A levies personnel was killed on Sunday in a landmine explosion in the Bajaur Agency. According to the political administration, the incident took place Maik Banda area of Mamool in Bajaur Agency where a roadside explosion killed one levies personnel.
Two suspected terrorists arrested from Peshawar outskirts In an overnight operation, Peshawar police arrested two alleged terrorists from the Wahid Garhi area on the outskirts of Peshawar and recovered weapons from their possession. DSP Tahir Dawar said more than twenty-five people were arrested in the operation which continued till the wee hours on Sunday. Police cordoned off an area and took two suspects into custody.—NNI
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LEHIGH TOWNSHIP -- Two years after a skull was found in the woods in the Poconos, investigators have identified the man whose remains were found.
The Wayne County coroner said the skull belongs to George Rymko. The man from Connecticut was last seen in Scranton in 2011.
A hunter found Rymko's skull in a wooded area off Route 507 near Gouldsboro in 2015.
The coroner said he cannot determine how Rymko died.
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The call for an Indigenous voice to Parliament contained in the Uluru Statement from the Heart has won the endorsement of the United Nations.
Meeting in Chile, the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination recommended the Government accelerate efforts to address Indigenous self-determination.
The Federal Government has already ruled out the voice to Parliament, so will the UN backing make any difference?
Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt has signed a proposed rule that would restrict the types of scientific studies regulators can use to determine the impact of pesticide and pollution exposure on human health.
Pruitt says the change would increase transparency in the agency’s decision-making by requiring all underlying data used in scientific studies to be made publicly available.
Critics, including former EPA administrators and scientists, say Pruitt’s move is designed to restrict the agency from citing peer-reviewed public-health studies that use patient medical records required to be kept confidential under patient privacy laws.
The embattled EPA administrator signed the proposed order at EPA headquarters Tuesday in an event that was livestreamed on the agency’s website but not open to press coverage.
County Commissioner Jack Fortner says he has sent a letter to Navajo Nation officials informing them of the cost increase.
He says he hopes that the tribe will be able to pay for a portion of the annual cost for stray animals from the reservation.
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Maya Feinstein 4, of Westport, pretends to roar like a lion after getting her face painted during Pequot Library's annual 4th of July Bike Parade and Lawn Games event in Southport, Conn., on Wednesday July 4, 2018. Chris Frantz, drummer for the Talking Heads, started the event by leading the bike parade from Southport Village on a vintage drum. Afterwards, children took part in a variety of lawn games like a hula hoop contest, a bubble blowing contest, face painting and many other games. less
Guerra did not factor into the decision Wednesday, pitching six shutout innings with seven strikeouts and four hits allowed in the win against the Cardinals.
Guerra certainly pitched well enough to get a win, but he had to settle for a no-decision. After struggling some with walks in the early going, Wednesday marked Guerra's second straight outing without issuing a free pass, and the seven strikeouts were his second most this year as well. Three quality starts in his last four outings have lowered his ERA and WHIP to 2.65 and 1.12, respectively. Next on tap is a road start in Cleveland on Wednesday.
That’s according to German journalist Raphael Honigstein.
The Daily Mail report a deal looks set to be done for around £15m for the defender.
He could provide some much-needed stability at the back for an Arsenal side that has proven far too easy to score against in recent seasons.
But Honigstein isn’t convinced.
“He’s pretty decent, I don’t think it’s a player that is going to leave a huge void in Dortmund fans’ affection,” he said on the ESPN FC podcast yesterday.
National Autism Awareness Month represents an excellent opportunity to promote autism awareness, autism acceptance and to draw attention to the tens of thousands facing an autism diagnosis each year!
One way, Radio Now is helping to bring awareness, is through Buster’s April All Stars initiative where he highlights students in our community who have autism. This week, Buster hit the pool with Damar student and swimmer Ray and even presented him with a couple special gifts to give him an edge in the pool.
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Kansas City Chiefs tight end Demetrius Harris will be suspended for the first week of the season.
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The best tweets from around the world of cycling this week
As we all know, cyclists and Twitter is often a fantastic combination, allowing the fans a behind the scenes look at what goes on in and around the professional peloton. Here are some of the tweets that caught our eye this week, including ones from André Greipel, Alex Dowsett, Rigoberto Uran and more.
1. Alex Dowsett and Marcel Kittel’s hotel hi-jinks
2. Bad news Geraint, Wales aren’t there
3. Aqua Blue Sport boss Rick Delaney wasn’t happy with his team’s bike
4. There were some big names training on Alpe d’Huez on Wednesday
5. And Froome wasn’t the only one on the Alpe that day
6. It’s the little touches that make all the difference
7. Good luck getting that on Ryanair
8. Have you packed your toothbrush, Rigoberto?
9. You should go and see a doctor about that, André.
10. Thomas De Gendt is also infected
We’ll be back in seven days time for more picks from the world of cycling social media.
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Mikel Arteta and Patrick Vieira have been linked with Arsene Wenger's Arsenal job
That is the verdict of ex-Newcastle goalkeeper turned Sky Sports pundit Shay Given.
Arteta is reportedly the preferred choice of Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis to take over from Arsene Wenger, who will leave in the summer.
Arteta spent five years at Arsenal between 2011 and 2016, with two of them as club captain.
He has been a coach under Pep Guardiola at Manchester City since he retired so has no managerial experience.
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Parker finished with 12 points (5-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds, three assists, two steals and one block across 25 minutes in Monday's 124-117 loss to the Cavaliers.
Parker has now shot the ball from the floor at or above 50 percent in all but one of his last seven contests as it seems the oft-injured athlete is starting to regain his feel shooting the ball. What makes Parker an asset however is not just his scoring, but his ability to contribute in other categories as well off the bench, as he consistently delivers stats to the assist and rebound categories while posting satisfying point totals.
– Below is a new promo for The Mae Young Classic. There will be a “Bracketology” preview special that premieres on the WWE Network after SummerSlam goes off the air next Sunday before the first 4 episodes, featuring the first round, will be made available after next Monday’s RAW goes off the air.
– WWE taped the following matches tonight in Boston for this week’s Main Event episode:
* Kalisto vs. Curt Hawkins
* Lince Dorado and Gran Metalik vs. Ariya Daivari and Drew Gulak
– As noted, WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair underwent surgery earlier today after being admitted into an intensive care unit of a local hospital on Saturday. You can read our latest update on Flair’s condition at this link as his manager noted that The Nature Boy still has a long road ahead of him. Michael Cole, Corey Graves and WWE Hall of Famer Booker T sent well wishes to Flair during tonight’s RAW in Boston, as seen below. Cole noted that Flair’s surgery was a success but he is “not out of the woods yet.”
BERLIN (AP) — The head of Germany's domestic intelligence agency says North Korea has used its embassy in Berlin to acquire equipment apparently intended for its missile or nuclear programs.
The comments by BfV agency head Hans-Georg Maassen were released by NDR public television Saturday before a documentary airing next week. Maassen said of the embassy: "We have seen that procurement activities took place from there, from our point of view with a view to the missile program and in part also the nuclear program."
He added that "if we see such things, we prevent them," but it isn't always possible to recognize them and the activities often involve goods usable for either civilian or military purposes.
Pyongyang has faced increasing U.N. sanctions in response to its nuclear and ballistic missile tests.
High school students in Henrico will have a few more days to study.
The Henrico County School Board decided to cancel mid-term exams because of this week's snow days.
The high school exams were originally scheduled for Jan. 24 through Jan. 27, which will now be full days.
However, Friday is still a half day.
Henrico County Public Schools has decided to CANCEL the Jan. 24-27, 2017, mid-term exams for high school credit courses. pic.twitter.com/QBZZ3ol2xB — Henrico Schools (@HenricoSchools) January 13, 2017
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The Chicago Cubs have drafted Chris Singleton, whose mother was among those killed two years ago during the shooting inside a South Carolina church.
Singleton was selected Wednesday by the defending World Series champions with the final pick of the 19th round, No. 585 overall. He is a right-handed-hitting center fielder at Charleston Southern University.
The outfielder's mother, Sharonda Coleman-Singleton, was one of nine people killed by Dylann Roof on June 17, 2015, during a Wednesday night Bible study at Emanuel AME Church in downtown Charleston, South Carolina, one of the South's first African-American churches.
Coleman-Singleton, who was 45, was a track coach at Goose Creek High School.
In a news release detailing the amateur draft, Major League Baseball says Chris Singleton was honored by the New York Yankees during the team's annual HOPE Week in 2015, "following his courageous response to the tragic shooting inside a Charleston, South Carolina church that claimed the life of his mother."
First-year head coach Darrell Walker has signed his first players to the University of Arkansas at Little Rock men's basketball team, the university confirmed.
Walker, who was hired March 27, signed freshman guard/forward Horace Wyatt (6-5, 160 pounds), freshman forward Kamani Johnson (6-8, 210 pounds) and junior transfer forward Ethan Stienbronn (6-11, 270 pounds).
Stienbronn finalized his signing Tuesday, the university said, and Wyatt and Johnson signed last week.
Wyatt went to Mays High in Atlanta, Ga., and was named Second Team All-Metro by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Johnson went to Holy Spirit Preparatory School in Atlanta, and his other offers included Memphis, Central Florida and Florida Gulf Coast, according to Rivals.com.
Stienbronn averaged 16.1 points, 8.7 rebounds and 1.4 blocks per game at Little Priest Tribal College (Neb.), which went 14-17 in the Iowa Community College Athletic Conference last season.
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Bowling Green State University President Mary Ellen Mazey is stepping down. Her last day is December 31st. The Board of Trustees voted Friday to grant Mazey the title of president emeritus due to her contributions to the university. Board members say they expect to start searching for her successor this spring.
Soto is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Red Sox.
Nationals manager Dave Martinez will send two of his regulars -- Soto and Daniel Murphy -- to the bench for rest with the two teams playing a day game after a night game for the series finale. With the lefty-hitting Soto on the pine, Michael Taylor will enter the outfield mix to give the Nationals another right-handed bat to counter Red Sox southpaw Eduardo Rodriguez.
Two weeks ago film producers in the Tamil, Kanada, Telugu and Malayalam film industries stopped releasing films, demanding a cut in digital distribution charges. A week ago, digital-service distributors announced a 21 percent cut, which placated Telugu, Malayalam and Kanada producers. However the largest of these industries and that's Kollywood refuses to budge, in the pursuit of a larger discount, reports CNBC-TV18's Jude Sannith.
ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH, Ont. — Provincial police say a 76-year-old man has died after a car crash in Huron County.
Police say the crash took place Tuesday night when the man lost control of his pickup truck.
Police did not speculate on the cause.
They say the truck rolled over and landed in a roadside ditch while the driver was ejected from the vehicle.
Police have identified the man as William Showers of Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh, Ont.
There are on the New York Daily News story from 15 hrs ago, titled Bolton blasts Obama as 'vindictive' for abstaining from UN vote. In it, New York Daily News reports that:
John Bolton, an adviser to President-elect Donald Trump, blasted President Obama Sunday as "vindictive," a week after the U.S. abstained from voting on a UN resolution declaring Israeli settlements in occupied territories illegal. "President Obama has very negative views on the state of Israel.
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Some are saying they are having problems due to a few sticks being burned a couple of times a year
If you can’t stand the smoke, valley wrong place to live
So if some people are saying they are having problems due to a few sticks being burned a couple of times a year I would suggest the following remedial measures:
• ban all vehicles driving through. Currently there are more than 20,000 per day
• ban all air traffic flying over
• close the Crofton Mill
• ban forest fire smoke from entering
• ban all power equipment
• close the new race track
• ban wood heating
• and then finally after all that is done then you can ban burning two times a year
Once you’ve accomplished all these bannings and closures I’m sure you’ll be very happy.
But if you can’t, I suggest living in a valley is probably the wrong place for you.
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iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Losses in tech companies, including Facebook, led Wall Street in the red on Monday.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average tumbled 335.60 (-1.35 percent) to finish the session at 24,610.91.
The Nasdaq fell 137.74 (-1.84 percent) to close at 7,344.24, while the S&P 500 finished trading at 2,712.92, down 39.09 (-1.42 percent) for the day.
Crude oil prices dipped 0.24 percent to $62 per barrel.
Winners and Losers: Shares of Facebook sunk 6.77 percent as the stock continues to suffer from accusations that Cambridge Analytica mishandled the personal information of more than 50 million Facebook users during the 2016 presidential election. Facebook on Saturday announced it had suspended the data firm.
An activist investor with Sherborne Investors acquired a 5.16 percent stake in Barclays, sending shares 4.85 percent higher.
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MUNICH, Germany, April 6 The labour and capital representatives on Linde's supervisory board remain committed to their opposing positions over a planned merger with Praxair, a supervisory board source told Reuters after a board meeting on Thursday.
"No concessions were made," the source said.
The German and U.S. industrial gases groups have agreed to pursue a merger of equals and are hammering out terms of a business combination agreement, but labour representatives are opposing the deal because it would dilute their influence.
(Writing by Georgina Prodhan; Editing by Ludwig Burger and Kathrin Jones)
Officials were made of the Sumter man's disappearance after he did not show for work on Monday morning. Police and relatives say foul play is not suspected.
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Fox News (FOX +0.6% , FOXA +0.2% ) -- embroiled in legal dramas over a number of discrimination and harassment lawsuits in the past year -- says its top lawyer, Dianne Brandi, is taking voluntary leave from the network.
Brandi, Fox News' general counsel, has been named among the defendants in a number of the lawsuits, the WSJ notes.
She's been with Fox News since its 1996 beginning, and is involved heavily in its operation, including human resources and talent relations.
Previously: Fox News continues multiple court battles (Sep. 19 2017)
Incumbent foreign secretary Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry has been appointed as ambassador of Pakistan to the United States, a Foreign Office statement said on Wednesday. He will take charge of the new assignment in Washington next month.
Aizaz Chaudhry has over 36 years of bilateral and multilateral experience in the field of diplomacy. His assignments include spokesperson of the foreign ministry, additional foreign secretary for UN and Disarmament Affairs, and director general for relations with South Asian countries, among others.
Born on 27 February 1958, Chaudhry, who’s replacing Jalil Abbas Jilani, holds Masters degree in International Relations from Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Medford, Massachusetts, and a BS from the Punjab University, Lahore.
A burglar smashed glass in a rear door and used the keys hanging inside the lock to get into the property.
The incident took place in Pebblemoor, Edlesborough between 9.15am and 11.15am on Tuesday, March 13.
The intruder searched the property and items stolen included jewellery and currency.
Investigating officer PC Rebecca Jones, based at Aylesbury Police Station, would like to hear from anyone that might have seen or heard anything suspicious in the area.
She is asking those who live in the area and have a CCTV system to review it between these times, to see if anything is recorded that might be relevant to the investigation.
If you have any information call PC Jones on the 24-hour non-emergency number 101, quoting reference number 43180076871.
If you don’t want to speak to the police or give your details you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
May 3 Hill International Inc:
* Hill International sets May 5, 2017 closing date for sale of Construction Claims Group to private equity firm Bridgepoint
* On May 3, co and Bridgepoint entered into an amendment of the definitive stock purchase agreement dated December 20, 2017
* Amendment providing for a reduction in purchase price of $7.0 million, from $147.0 million to $140.0 million in cash
* Says amendment of deal also provides for increase of working capital that co must deliver to Bridgepoint to $38.4 million from $35.4 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
April 3 Birchcliff Energy Ltd:
* Birchcliff Energy Ltd. announces increase in ownership by Seymour Schulich
* Seymour Schulich informed Birchcliff that he recently acquired control and direction over an additional 500,000 common shares
* Schulich now beneficially owns/controls approximately 14% of current issued and outstanding common shares of co
* Seymour Schulich acquired additional 500,000 common shares of Birchcliff at a purchase price of $7.67 per common share Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Florida's Broward Avian & Exotics Animal Hospital, owned by Dr. Susan Kelleher, welcomes any animal, except dogs and cats, that can fit through the door.
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A state-linked Saudi newspaper says the kingdom's prosecutors have asked for the death sentence for a man suspected of being behind an attack on a German diplomatic car.
Medina news website reported Tuesday the Saudi citizen, who was unnamed, has been accused of burning tires to shut down a road in the eastern town of al-Awamiya and shooting at a car carrying German diplomats. The news site did not say when the alleged shooting occurred.
The Saudi Interior Ministry in March 2014 had announced the arrest of Ahmed al-Aradi in connection with an attack that burnt a German diplomatic vehicle in al-Awamiya and a number of other crimes, including robbery.
NEW YORK (AP) — The New Yorker magazine says it has cut ties with its well-known political reporter Ryan Lizza for alleged sexual misconduct.
A New Yorker spokeswoman said Monday that the magazine recently learned Lizza had "engaged in what we believe was improper sexual conduct." A CNN spokeswoman says Lizza will not appear on the cable news network, where he is a contributor, while it looks into the matter.
Lizza says in an emailed statement that the magazine's decision was a "terrible mistake" and that he is "dismayed" that it was characterizing a "respectful relationship with a woman I dated as somehow inappropriate."
Lizza is known for a memorable interview with Anthony Scaramucci , in which the former White House communications director bashed colleagues in vulgar language. Scaramucci was ousted shortly afterward.
It's great that the White House and major media have seemingly come around to the idea that Russia poses a serious threat to the United States. But did it really take the Democrats losing a presidential election for them to say it out loud? Don't get me wrong: I'm pleased as punch to hear members of the Obama administration and leading pundits recognize Russian President Vladimir Putin as an enemy to the U.S. and the free West.
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An architect’s rendering shows how the proposed UNC Health Care office park redevelopment could look to a passerby at the corner of Eastowne Drive and U.S. 15-501 in Chapel Hill. UNC Health Care Contributed
Girlfriend of Las Vegas gunman Stephen Paddock tells FBI investigators she remembers him exhibiting symptoms such as lying in bed and moaning, screaming for help.
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Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb plays Indiana Canine Assistant Network (ICAN) therapy dog Ty, a 7-month-old Labrador and golden retriever mix puppy, as a surprise gift for Valentine's Day from his wife Janet on Monday, Feb. 13, 2017. ICAN's Operation Puppy Love gives buyers the opportunity to send a service dog who is still in training to deliver a unique gift to someone of their choice. Aside from getting to play with a puppy, recipients receive a gift box including local treats and goods. ICAN is a nonprofit that trains and matches service dogs to those in need. The dogs are trained by both male and female prisoners from three Indiana prisons. The gift costs $50. Mykal McEldowney/IndyStar
A driver is facing several charges including impaired driving after a pedestrian was run over by a pickup truck in Calmar, Alta. early Sunday morning.
RCMP said witnesses describe seeing a pedestrian trying to stop a suspected impaired driver of a pickup truck after the truck was involved in a minor collision.
The driver of the truck fled the scene with the victim holding onto the vehicle before he fell to the ground and was run over by the driver who didn’t stop, police said.
The pedestrian suffered injuries to his mid-section and was taken to the University of Alberta hospital by ambulance.
Zachary Dingman, 30, was charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle causing bodily harm, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing bodily harm, failure to stop or remain at an accident and criminal negligence causing bodily harm.
The incident happened at about 1:50 a.m. in the area of 51 Street and 47 Avenue.
Calmar is a town located about 18 kilometres west of Leduc.
Theresa May has announced an early general election will take place on June 8.
Here is the Prime Minister's statement in full.
"I have just chaired a meeting of the Cabinet, where we agreed that the Government should call a general election, to be held on June 8.
"I want to explain the reasons for that decision, what will happen next and the choice facing the British people when you come to vote in this election.
"Last summer, after the country voted to leave the European Union, Britain needed certainty, stability and strong leadership, and since I became Prime Minister the Government has delivered precisely that.
"Despite predictions of immediate financial and economic danger, since the referendum we have seen consumer confidence remain high, record numbers of jobs, and economic growth that has exceeded all expectations.
"We have also delivered on the mandate that we were handed by the referendum result.
[India], Mar. 19 (ANI): A day after Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray questioned as to why late Bollywood actress Sridevi was given a state funeral, Ram Shinde, a member of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, said that the government has the authority to grant the honour to whomsoever it saw fit.
"The government has the discretionary power to decide who they give a state funeral to," said Shinde.
Thackeray on Sunday criticised the Maharashtra government for the state funeral accorded to the Bollywood icon.
Thackeray also alleged that media attention given to her demise was a ruse to divert attention from the multi-crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud scam. (ANI)
Turkey’s main opposition party has filed a formal request seeking the referendum to be annulled because of voting irregularities.
Bulent Tezcan, deputy chairman of the Republican People’s Party, announced the move at the Ankara offices of the electoral board.
He said the results of the referendum on constitutional changes are “illegitimate” and the party would use all legal paths to challenge it. Mr Tezcan said that “we demand the cancellation of this referendum”.
A Westminster man was arrested Saturday after he allegedly assaulted a woman.
Michael Robert Boone, 31, of the unit block of Monroe Street, was charged with second-degree assault and endangering the safety of others while being intoxicated. He was released from commitment after posting $10,000 bond as of Monday, according to electronic court records.
According to the statement of charges, the Westminster Police Department received a call for an assault in progress Saturday night.
The officers heard screaming and entered the residence. The officers observed a woman lying on the bed and Boone nearby. The woman complained of pain in her arms where Boone had allegedly grabbed her, according to the statement.
Boone told the officers he never grabbed the woman. The officers detected a strong odor of an alcohol as Boone spoke, according to the statement.
Boone was transported to the Carroll County Detention Center. He could not be reached for comment. A court date is scheduled for June 6.
“Help! Kogi Govt. Wants To Kill Dino Melaye” – Dino’s Aide Tells Full Story
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It took three days, but University of New Mexico slugger Carl Stajduhar finally heard his name in this year’s Major League Baseball Draft. Stajduhar was picked in the 18th round by the New York Mets. He was the 547th overall pick.
His resume suggested that he had a chance to be selected earlier. That resume includes numerous All American honors and a past Mountain West Player of the Year award.
Stajduhar led the Lobos in home runs this year with 17 while batting .350. He also drove in the most runs for the team with 69 RBI’s. He also scored 65 runs.
Right handed pitcher and former Lobo teammate Tyler Stevens also went in the 18th round and was selected ahead of Stajduhar by the Los Angeles Angels. The Angels took Stevens with the 535th overall pick. Stevens was 7 and 6 on the mound for the Lobos this past season.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - The rest of a whiskey storage warehouse has collapsed in Kentucky, nearly two weeks after part of the structure came crashing down.
Nelson County Emergency Management spokesman Milt Spalding says the remainder of the massive structure collapsed Wednesday afternoon at the Barton 1792 Distillery in Bardstown. He says no injuries were reported in either collapse.
Spalding says the scene looks like "a mountain of bourbon barrels."
He says state and federal officials are on the scene to determine if any whiskey spilled into a nearby waterway.
Louisiana-based spirits company Sazerac, the distiller's owner, did not immediately respond to an email seeking comment.
After the initial collapse last month, the company said the damaged warehouse held about 18,000 barrels. It had said up to half the barrels inside were affected by the first collapse.
Thing 1/Thing 2: In the week since Tom Price resigned, Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke, EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt, and Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin have all come under fire for running up big tabs on private flights.
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March 30 Imugene Ltd:
* Signed underwriting agreements with three existing institutional shareholders of IMU to underwrite up to $1.35 million
* Agreed issue price for any shares issued under underwriting agreements is 1.5 cents per share Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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On this 203rd episode of Heroes (December 11, 2017), Jon Schnepp is joined by Amy Dallen and Robert Meyer Burnett to bring you the latest news from the world of Heroes and Villain and answer your Twitter questions which include:
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Fight leads to stabbing at Fife junior high; school locked down An altercation between two students at Columbia Junior High at 2901 54th Ave. E. in Fife resulted in a stabbing. One student has been transported to a local hospital and the boy's assailant has been arrested. The lockdown was lifted after 1 p.m. Peter Haley phaley@thenewstribune.com ×
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Mitchell Trubisky is the present and future of the Chicago Bears, so it only makes sense to add as much protection around him as possible.
The 2018 NFL Draft is a good place to accomplish that goal for GM Ryan Pace. The offensive tackle class isn’t considered elite, but there will be a prospect or two worthy of consideration at No. 8 overall.
The one lineman who is universally considered gifted with All-Pro talent — Notre Dame’s Quenton Nelson — plays guard, a position of strength for the Bears. Still, talent is talent and you can never have too much of it.
Bears fans love nastiness. And you’ll be hard-pressed to find any rep for any player at any position that embodies nasty more than this Nelson slaughtering of a Pittsburgh defender.
If he’s on the board when the Bears pick in Round 1, Pace is going to have a hard time passing on this beast.
Y’all keep acting like Quenton. Nelson didn’t do this too… pic.twitter.com/HAbxNIw8Xz — Lance Zierlein (@LanceZierlein) February 3, 2018
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When the spirit hits Walter Geoffrey the Frenchie, he just can’t contain himself.
The adorable dog lets it all out, gospel vocals and all, when he gets moved…or at least annoyed.
According to Viral Hog, Walter talks back when he’s not happy with a situation. In one case, his owner was talking to a friend outside her car and when Walter felt like he was getting ignored, he let the notes fly!
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State police in Lancaster said Tuesday they have arrested four men in connection with the 2016 murder of Dennis Pitch, who was found dead by relatives in his home in Salisbury Township.
Police said they have charged the men with offenses including criminal homicide.
The men are: Brandon Bills, 37, and Kristopher Smith, 42, both of Narvon, Pa.; and Michael Baker, 38, and Christopher Lyles, 32, both of Folcroft, Pa.
Pitch was 52 at the time of his death. He had been employed as an equipment operator for a paving and excavating contractor.
Lancasteronline, which had reviewed arrest documents, was reporting on Tuesday afternoon that Pitch was fatally shot during a break-in at his home. Police allege the four men charged in his death knew he had plans to withdraw part of his retirement savings and went to his home in the early hours of Dec. 3, 2016.
The Chiefs signed McQuay to the 53-man roster Monday.
McQuay was selected by the Chiefs in the sixth round of this year's draft but has spent the entire season on the practice squad. He'll provide Kansas City with depth in the secondary after Steven Terrell (undislosed) was placed on injured reserve Monday.
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Newton (shoulder) is not listed on the final injury report for Sunday's game in Detroit, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
The Panthers have been limiting Newton's practice reps all season, hoping to keep his surgically repaired throwing shoulder in top condition. He'll have his full complement of weapons Sunday in Detroit, as Kelvin Benjamin (knee) and Curtis Samuel (back) were also removed from the final injury report.
Jordanian residents of Jabir village watch aid deliveries to Syrians fleeing government offensive in the south as smoke from unknown fire rises, Tuesday, July 3, 2018. The UN says Syria government's Russian-backed offensive to recover southern territories from rebels has displaced 270,000 people, 60,000 of them headed near the sealed Jordanian borders. Raad Adayleh AP Photo
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Andrew Luck is easing back into his football routine.
The Colts quarterback was back at practice when Indianapolis kicked off its voluntary minicamp Tuesday, dressed in his uniform and helmet.
Colts on the field for the first time in 2018. Andrew Luck is out there. pic.twitter.com/OiGpuNllRw — Zak Keefer (@zkeefer) April 24, 2018
However, reporters present noted that Luck did not throw or even catch during warmups as he continues to rehab his shoulder.
Luck missed the entire 2017 season and a large chunk of 2016 with a lingering shoulder injury. Despite still not throwing NFL-sized footballs, he indicated earlier this month that his recovery process is moving along well.
"If I wasn't making progress, it would freak me out and we would have to change something," Luck said. "But I am."
While there is still no timetable for his return, Luck is optimistic he will enter training camp without any limitations.
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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. (Source: Wikipedia) Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. (Source: Wikipedia)
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has made a new appeal for calm on the Korean Peninsula and says he believes the United States would prefer a diplomatic resolution to the standoff. Wang told reporters Tuesday that although U.S. officials have made clear that a military strike remains on the table, he believes that Washington would still prefer to de-escalate tensions through multi-sided talks.
Wang’s comments came amid a mounting war of words between Washington and Pyongyang. After Vice President Mike Pence visited the demilitarized zone in South Korea on Monday and warned that “all options are on the table,” a senior North Korean official responded by accusing the U.S. of bringing the countries to the brink of thermonuclear war.
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Teanna Sieben is hoping to land a post-secondary scholarship to play lacrosse south of the border. But as a deaf athlete, she also hopes to show young girls with disabilities that anything is possible.
Celebration of feel good hip-hop and R&B with music and dance by Fizz Oladiran, Shane Nicole Tubog, Deanna Oanes, Rhino & the Bad Guys. Feb 9 at 10 pm. $10.
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Experience the jaw-dropping, gorgeous designs of leading contemporary fashion designers working to challenge the fashion status quo. Designers include Project Runway alumnae Miranda Levy-Adler, Linda Breshears Marcus, and Katelyn Pankoke, plus notable fashion designers Lynne Dixon-Speller, Shannon Molter, Tama Roberts, Sara Terrell, and Heidi Witz. These designers—working across the country, yet all with a Wisconsin connection—push the boundaries of fashion as they challenge traditional definitions of form, function, and ornamentation.
Police are seeking witnesses to a crash between a motorbike and a car which happened just outside Pateley Bridge.
The rider of the motorbike needed hospital treatment for injuries after the Rieju Marathon 1 motorcycle collided with a a black Citroen C2.
North Yorkshire Police today released details of the incident on the B6265 road at the entrance to Harefield Hall.
It took place on Thursday, April 6, at about 6.50pm.
Anyone with information is asked to contact PC Gary Anderson at Pateley Bridge Police Station.
Please dial 101 and select option 2, or email gary.anderson@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk, quoting reference number 12170061931.
It was a good start to the year for Atlantic City casinos. The state released gaming numbers of Jan. and showed the seven remaining casinos were up 7.7 percent from a year ago. All seven casinos posted an increase, including Caesars which was up 41 percent. The Trump Taj Mahal closed down last year, marking the fifth casino to shuttering since 2014.
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April 6 Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc
* Aurinia announces development plans for Voclosporin in Europe and Japan
* Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc - on track to initiating global Aurora study this quarter
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(WOWT) Lareatha Rahn calls her newborn son Malikai her "miracle baby" after he survived a surprise delivery at home in the family's toilet.
"For him to have fallen into the toilet and nothing to happen to him, it's just a blessing. It really is," she says.
Late Saturday night, two days past her due date, Rahn felt sudden, intense pressure in her abdomen as she went to use the restroom.
I just felt like I couldn't get off the toilet... I couldn't not push. I tried to hold it in and every time I did I felt strong contractions," she says.
As Rahn pushed, she called 9-1-1 and then asked her 11 year-old daughter Lamya for help.
"At first I'm like, 'No, I'm not delivering a baby. I'm not touching him after he comes out of you until he's clean!'" Lamya recalls.
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - Coats Group Plc:
* ‍ANNOUNCES ACQUISITION OF PATRICK YARN MILL​
* ‍INITIAL CONSIDERATION IS US$21 MILLION, WITH FURTHER PAYMENTS OF UP TO US$4 MILLION OVER A THREE YEAR PERIOD TO 2020​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bangalore.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com)
ELECTORAL Commissioner Patilias Gamato says voting for North Wahgi in Jiwaka will take place at Singirok Barracks.
He said this yesterday after a last-ditch attempt by Jiwaka provincial administrator and provincial election steering committee chairman Michael Wandil to allow two warring tribes to vote in their own areas.
Wandil said the Kingkup and Koraikup tribes in North Wahgi were currently at conflict, with several lives lost and properties destroyed, so having them vote together at one place could be risky.
Gamato, however, said polling schedules had been gazetted and would not be changed.
“I think that can be managed by police and security forces,” he said.
“Warring tribes have their own issues (and) these should not interfere with election. Election is a public process and people should respect the electoral process.
“We’ve made a decision and it is that polling will take place at Singirok Barracks.
“It’s been gazetted.”
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I heard about crows falling from the sky from suspected poisoning here in Portland ("10 crows found dead in NE Portland in suspected poisoning," Jan. 31). If someone is purposely doing such a horrid thing, they should discontinue immediately as they may be violating the Federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Crows are smart birds and should be treated kindly. They can make and use tools to reach food and recognize human faces. Yes, your face specifically.
They can hold grudges against those that have been mean to them, and they do tell their fellow crows and future generations who has been nice toward them, as well as not so nice. I think I will be carrying a few shelled peanuts on all of my future walks. You know, reasons.
-- Jeffrey Wellman, Southeast Portland
Aug 11 (Reuters) - Dream Hard Asset Alternatives Trust
* Dream Hard Asset Alternatives Trust reports second quarter results, substantial progress on disposition of legacy assets and continued portfolio repositioning
* Qtrly AFAD of $0.04 per unit, down $0.02 per unit when compared to the same period last year
* Dream hard asset alternatives trust - for three months ended June 30, 2017, trust's net asset value per unit was $8.79, up $0.10 from last quarter Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Hungary's Timea Babos celebrates a point win over United States' CoCo Vandeweghe during their first round match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne. | AP
TAIPEI: Fourth-seeded Timea Babos beat Wang Yafan 6-3, 6-4 Saturday to advance to the final of the Taiwan Open.
Babos claimed her first win in three matches against Wang and will face Kateryna Kozlova in Sunday's final.
Kozlova eliminated Sabine Lisicki, earning a 7-5, 6-4 victory to reach her first WTA singles final.
Babos took both sets behind 24 winners, including seven aces. The Hungarian also won far more points on her second serve than Wang — 54 to 38 percent.
Kozlova had 18 winners and only 13 unforced errors against Lisicki, whose 32 winners were offset by 31 unforced errors and six double faults.
They are both single and they both have child with their previous partners, Wizkid and Tiwa Savage have been enjoying the company of each other for a while now
– after belting out series of romantic performances together, the pair are now confident with their new found relationship status and are flaunting it to the fans –
all we can say is congratulations to the new lovers, hope they find happiness in their new love game
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Several people were taken to hospital following a collision at a Kitchener intersection which left a minivan on its side.
The minivan and an SUV collided at Ottawa Street and Westmount Road around 9:30 p.m. Thursday.
Officials say a woman and two children in the minivan were taken to hospital with minor injuries.
Two people from the SUV were also treated for minor injuries.
The cause of the collision remains under investigation.
What exactly is Ambien?
Ambien is a drug that's used to treat insomnia. The generic name is zolpidem and it's made by drug manufacturer Sanofi-Aventis. Ambien has been reported to make people do all sorts of things — sleepwalk, make food, have sex, talk on the phone, drive — without remembering ever doing them. One person even cut their own hair.
Ambien is known as a sedative-hypnotic and comes in a quick-acting form and an extended-release form. It's the most widely prescribed sedative-hypnotic medication on the market in the US, with millions of prescriptions sold around the world.
The Food and Drug Administration, which first approved the drug in 1992, updated the labeling in 2013 to warn that the drug could cause mental impairment the next day and that people shouldn't engage in driving or any activity that requires mental alertness.
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Weekend 1 of Coachella has officially come to an end and you best believe 97.1 AMP Radio was there for all the incredible performances and surprise guests!
Our morning show social media correspondent Ophi spent the entire weekend in the desert and couldn’t wait to recap her favorite moments.
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Lady Gaga, Kendrick Lamar, Migos, Lorde, Hans Zimmer…Coachella really had something for everyone this year.
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ROANOKE, Va. - Christiansburg outlasted Patrick Henry 49-42 in a River Ridge District boys basketball game on Friday night. The Blue Demons freshman Aiden Proudfoot led the way with 21 points for C'Burg. Patrick Henry's Quincy Hamlet countered with 19 points for the hosts. The game was tied at 26 at the half, but the Blue Demons prevailed 49-42.
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Bob Dylan Seems to Have Lifted From SparkNotes for His Nobel Lecture
In accepting his Nobel Prize for Literature, Bob Dylan delivered a lecture that drew on appropriately literary themes — but it looks like he may have leaned a little too hard on SparkNotes.
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HUNTSTVILLE, Ala. – A fire broke out on the 3900 block of Ashland Drive around noon. The renters of the home said they believe the fire started in the garage, but it's still under investigation. Regina Harbin said she's thankful her husband noticed the blaze.
"My husband came to the front door and was saying the house is on fire, the house is on fire. And at that time I didn't smell it or nothing, but when I got up and took a couple of steps I could see it," Harbin said.
Harbin said this is a rough start to 2017, but said she's thankful her family is safe. The house is a complete loss, so Harbin and her husband will be staying at a hotel.
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A portrait of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee has become the center of attention again in Lee County. Many say it should remain because of the history; others say it should come down because of what it represents.
The Journal Gazette Easter Day family fun in Foster Park: Melisa Sanchez CQ, second from left, plays croquet with her sons, Justin Tucker, 15, left, Tristan Tucker, 20, and Ashton Tucker, 11, right.
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MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich. - Michigan gubernatorial candidate Abdul El-Sayed spoke to Local 4's Devin Scillian on Wednesday at the Mackinac Policy Conference.
El-Sayed told Scillian the annual conference is exactly what is wrong with politics.
"Folks in power get together and talk about how to keep power," El-Sayed said.
Scillian asked El-Sayed what major points separate him from the other Democrats he's running against.
El-Sayed touted his universal healthcare plan, which he says will be released in the coming weeks.
"I'm a doctor, I know how to get it done," El-Sayed said.
Watch the full interview with Abdul El-Sayed in the video player above.
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It may be a name not many are familiar with at this point, but it might be time for Division 1 coaches to really start evaluating the upside and potential of 6'4" forward Lauren Romito (Hauppauge '...
In this March 17, 2018 photo, a Kachin Independence Army rebel watches no man's land, towards Myanmar army front line from a outpost in Hpalap mountain, controlled by Kachin rebels in northern Kachin state, Myanmar. While the world is focused on attacks on Myanmar’s Rohingya Muslims, a civil war rages, pitting government forces against another of the country’s minorities, the Kachins, mostly Christian. It’s one of the longest-running wars on Earth, and it has intensified dramatically in recent months, with at least 10,000 people been displaced since January alone, according to the United Nations. Esther Htusan AP Photo
Blount ran seven times for just 12 yards and caught both passes directed his way for 11 more yards.
The contest marked the second straight game in which Blount was only on the field for 15 or fewer snaps, and this time it was far fewer than the 27 Corey Clement saw or 43 for Jay Ajayi. Seven of Blount's touches came in the first half, but in the second half, Philadelphia turned primarily to Ajayi, who was far more effective with the ball. It will be tough to rely on Blount for fantasy production in spite of another favorable matchup Week 15 against the Giants.
UFC 208 preliminary TV ratings fare poorly and add to the woes of what was a disappointing event in general.
FOX Sports 1 Prelims numbers are in for the UFC 208 card which was headlined by Germaine de Randamie and Holly Holm for the inaugural women’s featherweight title. Anderson Silva fought Derek Brunson in the co-headliner, yet preliminary numbers clock in at a modest 874,000 viewers.
2016 saw 12 pay-per-view events with prelims on FS 1. On current numbers, ‘206 will have been approximately 25 percent below last year’s average of 1,168,00 viewers. While 206 saw mega-cards off the back of Conor McGregor, UFC 200 and UFC 205, the expectation for Saturday’s event would have been higher.
The peak in viewers was set at 1,046,000 and fell on the Belal Muhammad victory over Randy Brown.
Generally speaking, prelims tend to be a good indication of how the PPV numbers will perform. Last years top-5 PPV numbers were associated with the five preliminary events which 1 million viewers, for example.
Children play at the Foyer Notre Dame de la Nativite orphanage on the outskirts of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Friday Feb. 2, 2018. The State Department is being urged by a group of U.S. senators to pressure the Haitian government into closing the orphanage where several children being adopted by U.S. families have been victims of alleged sexual abuse. Dieu Nalio Chery AP Photo
Heirs to music legend Prince Roger Nelson, have sued Walgreen’s and the Illinois hospital that treated him after he suffered from a opioid overdose. The heirs alleged that a doctor and various pharmacists failed to proved Prince with sufficient and reasonable care, contributing to his death. The wrongful death lawsuit contends that the Walgreen company and pharmacist at two of its Minnesota branches:
“Dispensing prescription medications not valid for a legitimate medical purpose.”
Walgreen’s and the hospital’s parent company both declined to comment citing pending litigation.
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Gsellman worked a perfect ninth inning Wednesday to record his second save of the season in a 4-1 win over the Braves.
Manager Mickey Callaway elected to use Jeurys Familia in the eighth inning against the top of the Atlanta order, while Gsellman finished things up against the less dangerous Kurt Suzuki, Johan Camargo and Preston Tucker. While the usage doesn't necessarily suggest a full changing of the guard at closer for New York, it does confirm that Gsellman is the top option behind Familia, and he could get more save opportunities moving forward if Callaway continues to show flexibility in how he deploys his best relievers.
Farmington Library, at 6 Monteith Drive, is staring a new series of classic films to run from early December to late January. The lineup includes many little-known gems featuring legendary stars. Showtime is 2 p.m. on Thursdays. Admission is free. farmingtonlibraries.org. Here’s the rest of the lineup:
Dec. 14: “Champion,” a 1941 suspense drama starring Kirk Douglas as a mob-connected boxer.
Dec. 21: “A Christmas Carol,” the 1984 George C. Scott version of the classic holiday tale.
Jan. 4: “Ball of Fire,” the 1941 romantic comedy about a brassy showgirl (Barbara Stanwyck) and a stuffy intellectual (Gary Cooper).
Jan. 11: “Cloak and Dagger,” a 1946 espionage thriller starring Gary Cooper and Lilli Palmer.
Jan. 18: “To Be or Not to Be,” the 1942 comic classic about WWII espionage, starring Jack Benny and Carole Lombard.
Jan. 25: “Nobody Lives Forever,” a 1946 film noir in which John Garfield targets, and falls in love with, Geraldine Fitzgerald.
YEREVAN, APRIL 15, ARMENPRESS. Thousands of Christians from all over the world, including pilgrims from Armenia, are waiting for the Holy Fire in the streets of Old City (Jerusalem) which is lit at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem on Great Saturday, or Holy Saturday, the day preceding Orthodox Easter.
“Armenpress” reports the pilgrims come to the Old City starting from early morning. The majority of the believers pass through the Jaffa Gate. Police officers and soldiers are patrolling along the wall. Journalists are allowed to enter the Old City among the first.
The pilgrims come to the tomb of Jesus Christ in the Holy Sepulchre Church with lamps and a package of 33 candles symbolizing the 33 years of Christ’s life.
This year Easter is celebrated by all the branches of Christianity.
Father of boy with Down syndrome suing Boy Scouts
PAYSON, Utah (AP) — The father of a boy who has Down syndrome is suing the Boys Scouts of America for blocking his son from becoming an Eagle scout and revoking his merit badges.
Logan Blythe has been a scout through the National Parks Council in Utah. His father, Chad, says the 15-year-old has advanced because the council has made accommodations when necessary.
He had planned to create kits for special-needs babies for his Eagle project when the family learned the national organization voided every merit badge he obtained.
The family sued the Boy Scouts and the Utah National Parks Council for "outrageous and reckless conduct."
The Boy Scouts says it worked with the council and the Blythe family to offer "alternative merit badges" and a path to becoming an Eagle.
Feb 14 Kingsoft Corp Ltd :
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GLENDALE, AZ - A 2-year-old girl is hospitalized in critical condition after she was pulled from a Glendale pool.
The Glendale Fire Department responded to the area of 67th Avenue and Bethany Home Road after receiving reports of a child found in a poo by her family.
A Glendale Fire spokesperson said the child was unresponsive but her current condition is unknown at this time.
Officials say a fence was around the pool but an investigation is ongoing at this time.
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The Nevada Department of Corrections reports that one 72 year-old inmate has died at the Northern Nevada Correctional Center. Younkin, was committed from Clark County in September of 2001, and was serving an aggregated sentence of life with the possibility of parole for sexual assault of victim under 16, lewdness with a minor and kidnapping.
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The La Crosse area builders association will continue a tradition of presenting tools to teachers. Since 2001, the Association has supported local schools through grants. Teachers can apply to receive tools for students to use in the classroom. Chairman Alex Goodman said that having these tools in the classroom also ensures safety for the students while they learn. The Association is also hoping to pique students interest in the business early on.
"Quite frankly there is a need for workers in our industry, so what we find is that, by providing them with tools that they are going to be familiar with, it helps them on the interview process when they look at a tool and say, well yeah I've used that tool, because we've provided for them in the past," said Goodman.
Western Technical College will host the event tomorrow night at 7.
Irish pop sensation Samantha Mumba was one of the UK’s most beloved pop talents back in the early 2000s.
Her debut single Gotta Tell You saw her catapulted into the charts, reaching the Top 10 in the UK, Ireland, Europe and the United States.
She also had success with songs such as Always Come Back To Your Love and Baby, Come Over, which was nominated for a Grammy.
As well as musical success, the Dublin-born beauty appeared in a number of films – most notably The Time Machine.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks fell at the open on Friday due to disappointing earnings reports from blue-chip companies and as robust U.S. jobs data boosted bond yields and bolstered expectations that the pace of interest rates hikes could pick up.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 202.49 points, or 0.77 percent, to 25,984.22. The S&P 500 lost 17.61 points, or 0.62 percent, to 2,804.37. The Nasdaq Composite dropped 40.92 points, or 0.55 percent, to 7,344.94. (Reporting by Tanya Agrawal in Bengaluru; Editing by Savio D‘Souza)
Feb 14 Cofidur SA:
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* Economic and industrial context becomes more and more difficult, making visibility weaker than usual for the period to come Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9462 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
2015 FACEBOOK POST SHOWS GUNMAN HODGKINSON DIDN’T LIKE REPRESENTATIVE SCALISE: The Daily Caller has published a Facebook post by James T. Hodgkinson. In the post the would be mass murderer maligns one of his victims, Congressman Steve Scalise. Remember, Hodgkinson was a Bernie Sanders supporter. Hey, Paul Krugman. That vote and the Facebook post strongly suggest Hodgkinson was a Democrat of some type. Some type.
MORE FOR PAUL KRUGMAN: Hodgkinson was a Trump-hater. Just like you, Paul. A Trump-hater. Of some type.
THE KRUGMAN PRECEDENT OF 2011:
You know that Republicans will yell about the evils of partisanship whenever anyone tries to make a connection between the rhetoric of Beck, Limbaugh, etc. and the violence I fear we’re going to see in the months and years ahead. But violent acts are what happen when you create a climate of hate. And it’s long past time for the GOP’s leaders to take a stand against the hate-mongers.
Stand up, Paul! Stand up against the Democrat hate-mongers right now!
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About Dementia Day Service
Darlington Mind offer a six day a week dementia day service for people with a diagnosis of dementia. Darlington Mind collect people from their own home on adapted minibus, provide a range of therapies, a hot three course meal as well as carers support, counselling for carers and some free training for carers too.
NEW DELHI: An FIR has been lodged against a dog owner, by a non-profit organisation UNESCO representative Shigeru Aoyagi, after the animal had bitten him in December.
According to Aoyagi’s statement, he had gone for an evening walk in the Lodhi Garden, when suddenly the pet owned by Gaurav Dayal bit him causing severe pain and injury.
In his complaint, he mentioned the owner of the dog, Gaurav Dayal.
Dayal should have taken care of the dog, the complaint said.
Police have registered an FIR against the owner under sections 289/337 of the Indian Penal Code.
The incident took place in December while the FIR has been registered on January 31, 2018.
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Two men who captured video a woman hanging off a car door being dragged down the 55 Freeway in Santa Ana on Wednesday spoke to KTLA about what they said was the craziest thing they'd ever seen on an L.A.-area roadway.
The Las Cruces City Council on Monday discussed the DoA a Ana Arts Council's management of the Rio Grande Theatre. Council mulls management future of Rio Grande Theatre LAS CRUCES - The Las Cruces City Council on Monday discussed the DoA a Ana Arts Council's management of the Rio Grande Theatre.
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A teenager has died and three people are seriously injured following a collision in Limerick overnight.
The black 05-D registered Mazda 6 car they were travelling in struck a ditch at Tubberyquinn in Ballyneety shortly after midnight.
A 17-year-old man was fatally injured in the crash. Three other men were injured - one of whom is in a serious condition.
They are being treated at University Hospital Limerick.
The crashed car had been involved in an earlier interaction with gardai, who have now referred the incident to the Garda Siochana Ombudsman Commission.
An appeal has been launched for witnesses or anyone with information to contact gardai in Roxboro Road Garda Station on 061 214340.
Synovus Financial in Columbus, Ga., rode strong demand for both commercial and consumer loans to double-digit profit growth in the first quarter.
The $30.7 billion-asset company said late Monday that net income in the quarter that ended March 31 increased nearly 39% when compared with same period last year, to $69.3 million. Earnings per share increased 44% year over year, to 56 cents, beating by a nickel the estimates of analyst polled by FactSet Research Systems.
Teen injured in Arkansas drive-by shooting
PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) — Authorities say a 15-year-old is being treated at a Little Rock hospital after being shot in central Arkansas.
The Pine Bluff Police Department says officers responded to reports of gunshots Sunday night when they stopped a car with emergency flashers. The department says that the driver, 28-year-old Patrick Lambert, immediately stopped and told police that one of the passengers had been shot.
The Pine Bluff Commercial reports that Lambert told police that he was at a stop sign when a car pulled in front of his and began shooting. A female who was also in the car suffered minor injuries after being struck by debris.
The teen's name hasn't been released. The department says the teenager had a single gunshot wound to the head and that his condition is unknown.
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Education Week reports on the wide range of states that are considering expanding school choice in their 2017 legislative sessions, and on a couple where opponents are trying to roll back the clock.
EdWeek cites Arkansas, Arizona, Kentucky, Missouri and Texas as prime targets of opportunity for reformers.
Meanwhile, lawmakers in Nevada are trying to rollback gains made in recent years, and Maryland Democrats are standing in the schoolhouse door against proposals by Republican Gov. Larry Hogan to expand choice.
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A bemused Melbourne crowd launched into booing at a perceived insult last night, after the announcer for Guns N' Roses, at the MCG, confused their city for Sydney.
After a considerable delay in starting the show, an announcer came on the mic and yelled "Sydneyyyy! You wanted the best, well they're stuck in traffic, so here's what you get - from Hollywood - Guns N' Roses!"
The crowd immediately began booing at the obvious mistake, but once the music started, their boos turn to cheers.
The band later tweeted an apology, saying one of their long-time instrument techs, known simply as McBob, had made an error.
"Melbourne! Accidentally after 30 years McBob made an error, we're truly sorry. Thank you for coming out tonight!" the tweet read.
Marshall passed away Sunday in a Toronto hospital after a cardiac arrest, the festival said. Marshall and two friends, Henk van der Kolk and Dusty Cohl, launched the then Festival of Festivals in 1976 to bring American stars and the best of European cinema to a sophisticated Toronto audience.
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PHOENIX (AP) – A Texas school district has placed advertisements on Phoenix billboards in an attempt to recruit Arizona teachers to a city with higher pay. The Fort Worth Independent School District has rented five digital billboards in Phoenix that advertise a starting teacher salary of $52,000. School district officials say the advertisements were placed in Arizona and Oklahoma to target both new and veteran teachers following the recent protests over pay in both states. Arizona lawmakers approved a plan to hike teacher salaries after a six-day walkout by educators that shut down most schools statewide. Officials say the Fort Worth district has up to 800 job openings. The district has about 86,000 students and more than 10,000 employees. The billboards went live on Monday and will stay up for a month.
Elliott made all of his three field-goal and four extra-point attempts in Sunday's defeat of the Rams.
He had plenty warm-up time prior to his first field goal in the second quarter, having already put three extra points through the uprights prior to the 22-yard kick. The rookie's other two field goals were from 41 and 33 yards in the fourth quarter, the latter giving Philadelphia the lead for good. It was the first time since Week 8 that the 22-year-old has had more than one field-goal attempt in a game.
POLICE in New Providence are reporting the discovery of a dead man in a house in Doubloon Drive, off Faith Avenue South, on New Year's Day.
According to reports from the scene around 1.30pm on Sunday, the man was found dead with injuries.
See Tuesday's Tribune for full story
Feb 2 (OPTA) - Superliga fixtures for this weekend Friday, February 2 fixtures (ART/GMT) Argentinos Juniors v Defensa y Justicia (1900/2200) Patronato v Godoy Cruz (1900/2200) Belgrano v Lanús (2115/0015) Saturday, February 3 fixtures (ART/GMT) Banfield v Atlético Tucumán (1700/2000) Rosario Central v Unión Santa Fe (1700/2000) Colón v Independiente (1915/2215) River Plate v Olimpo (2130/0030) Sunday, February 4 fixtures (ART/GMT) Estudiantes v Newell's Old Boys (1700/2000) Arsenal v Gimnasia La Plata (1700/2000) San Lorenzo v Boca Juniors (1915/2215) Racing Club v Huracán (2130/0030) Monday, February 5 fixtures (ART/GMT) Temperley v Talleres Córdoba (1900/2200) Chacarita Juniors v Vélez Sarsfield (1900/2200) San Martín San Juan v Tigre (2115/0015)
‘Toilet: Ek Prem Katha’ that stars Akshay Kumar and Bhumi Pednekar in the lead is much awaited not just by fans but also by most of Bollywood given the issue it highlights. The problem of sanitization is acute in a country like ours and the makers of the film to have achieved many a praise for raising such an important issue. The film is slated to release on August 11, 2017 and has received best wishes from various tinsel town-ers. Some have even gone on to promote the movie on their social media accounts. Here is a list of celebs who have taken an initiative to promote the film. by Niyati Budhiraja
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia city workers have moved in and cleared out two homeless encampments populated mostly by men and women addicted to heroin.
On Wednesday, residents packed up their belongings, stuffing some in shopping carts. Sanitation workers moved in and threw mattresses, tents, tables and other debris into garbage trucks and power washed the areas.
The action marked the end of a monthlong pilot program by the city to get help for those living in the encampments and make the city's Kensington neighborhood safer.
City officials say more than 120 people from the encampments have accepted services, and nearly four dozen entered treatment.
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But they acknowledge some of those forced to move will not have access to shelter and will likely just move on to other homeless encampments.
14 August, Kathmandu: The Nepali Army has so far safely rescued 5,600 people trapped in the natural disaster that struck various parts of the country, following incessant rainfall.
Of them, 4,500 were rescued onsite by land while 1,500 were rescued by air, according to the NA Directorate of Public Relations. The NA has mobilized five helicopters that are continuously involved in reaching necessary rescue materials and relief support to the affected in coordination with the local administration.
Around 7,500 army personnel have been mobilized in the various flood-affected areas across the country, the DPR said. RSS
Victor Victor Lindelof was left out of the match-day squad yesterday for Manchester United’s 4-0 win over West Ham.
Instead, Eric Bailly partnered Phil Jones in defence, but neither were seriously troubled by the Hammers.
The Benfica defender, who was United’s first summer signing, struggled during the pre-season tour.
Last season, United signed Henrikh Mkhitaryan from Borussia Dortmund.
There were concerns at the time over his physique and his ability to adapt to the Premier League.
Mourinho took time to integrate the Armenian into the squad, but he flourished in the second half of the season.
The feature is currently only available for Sony Xperia XZ1 customers
Sky Mobile has announced that is has added Wifi calling to its service to its Sony Xperia XZ1 customers.
The development is only available for users of the Xperia XZ1 and will be added for no extra charge.
Wifi calling allows consumers to make and receive normal phone calls via a WiFi connection when the cellular signal isn’t at its best.
Although only available for Xperia XZ1 customer now, Sky Mobile confirmed that the offer will be introduced for all Android and iPhone users who own devices with the capacity to take calls over WiFi in months to come.
The #LAKings have placed Damir Sharipzyanov on unconditional waivers for the purpose of terminating his contract.
The Community College of Rhode Island conclude their 2016-2017 season with Some Ten Words Long, a program of six student-directed ten-minute plays. Performances will be presented at the Liston Campus, 1 Hilton St. in Providence, on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, April 20, 21, and 22 at 7:30 P.M., and on Saturday and Sunday, April 22 and 23, at 2 P.M. The CCRI Players have included a student-directed production on their mainstage schedule in each season since 2004-2005.
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HOWLAND — A man whose dogs are accused of biting a Newton Township woman Jan. 22 had the dogs returned to him late Thursday afternoon.
Gwen Logan, Trumbull County executive dog warden, said the owner, David Hanson, also of Newton Township, returned to the dog pound with a court order allowing him to take the dogs home.
Logan said the order states the dogs must be kept secure in Hanson’s garage.
Hanson faces a court date March 15 on charges of failure to restrain dogs as well as a hearing to determine if the dogs, all German shepherds, are vicious. If they are declared vicious, he must obtain separate insurance for them as well as follow other safety and security measures.
In Canfield, the CVS Pharmacy is still concerned about Tamiflu shortages even though it has not run out.
Re: Treating patients after midnight, April 16
Treating patients after midnight, April 16
With all due respect to Dr. James Maskalyk’s Sherlockian methods of deduction, shoes aren't necessarily an indication of income. Like purses, watches and cars, etc., they may just be evidence of how much debt someone is willing to incur.
Anita Dermer, Toronto
U.S. Ambassador Nikki Haley was determined to hold a Security Council meeting on the importance of human rights to international peace and security and it will happen on Tuesday — but only after the U.S. addressed objections from Russia, China and other council members.
Many followers of the NBA are frustrated to see the same two teams in the Finals — Cleveland and Golden State — for the fourth consecutive year.
LeBron James has a message for these fans, and for the rest of the teams in the League: “If you want to see somebody else in the [Finals], then you gotta beat them.”
“If you want to see somebody else in the [Finals], then you gotta beat them.” LeBron weighs in on @cavs vs. @warriors for the fourth straight year in the #NBAFinals pic.twitter.com/vHKqQlVIM5 — NBA TV (@NBATV) May 30, 2018
Asked about the Finals rematch, Warriors All-Star Klay Thompson had a similar response, via Daniel Brown of the San Jose Mercury News:
#Warriors and #Cavs again!?? ‘The rest of the NBA has to get better,’ Klay Thompson says. ‘It’s not our fault.’ — Daniel Brown (@mercbrownie) May 30, 2018
Game 1 is set for 9pm ET Thursday at Oracle Arena.
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SACREMENTO, Calif. (AP)  There is no law in California requiring students to use Arabic numbers in schools  because they already do.
A post by the Last Line of Defense claimed Democratic Gov. Jerry Brown signed into law a requirement that students learn Arabic numerals. But California students, like others around the world, already use the Hindu-Arabic numeral system.
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LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. (AP) — Police say a man has been charged with felony murder in the strangling of a woman and her 2-year-old son at a home in suburban Atlanta.
Gwinnett County Police spokeswoman Cpl. Michele Pihera says 32-year-old Brandon Williams was arrested at a gas station after the deaths Sunday night. The mother died Monday morning at a hospital, a day after her son’s death.
Pihera says the homeowner told police that Williams is his son and that the suspect choked the child and women who was renting a room at the home. Police say the homeowner was working outside on a car during the attack.
Williams was taken to the Gwinnett County Detention Center and is being held without bond. It’s unclear if he has an attorney.
The victims’ names have not been released.
Post Malone It Ain't Coachella Until I Get My 10,000 Popeyes Biscuits!!
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Nobody does Coachella like Post Malone ... who celebrated with some friends, some fans, and $8,000 worth of Popeyes ... which probably made him a lot more friends.
Post was at the music fest Sunday celebrating his "Stoney" album going platinum, when he decided to seriously turn up by ordering 10,000 Popeyes biscuits. Naturally, Post used Postmates to deliver the goods.
The delivery guy's car was nearly packed to the roof with the bread. Post showed his gratitude though with a temporary name change.
Two would-be robbers scared a pregnant woman into labor during a botched Queens home invasion Saturday, cops said.
The gun-toting crooks broke into a house on Liberty Ave. at 123rd St. in South Richmond Hill around 12 p.m., authorities said.
Once inside, the men tied up a 29-year-old man and 56-year-old man with zip ties and split empty-handed.
Two would-be bandits (pictured) frightened a pregnant woman into labor during a botched Queens home invasion on Feb. 3, 2018. (NYPD)
A 27-year-old pregnant woman in the home was so spooked by the break-in, she went into labor.
She was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
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GENERATION GAP: Baby Boomer vs. Millennial. He thinks Millennials take too many selfies, while she thinks Boomers can’t take a joke. Get perspective through the mind of a Millennial and a Baby Boomer because after all, generation gaps will always be there.
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Hundreds of American cities and towns have "sister city" relationships with other municipalities across the globe, in order to encourage business and cultural ties. , for example, has officially paired with no fewer than twenty-two other metropolises worldwide, including Bucharest, Romania; Lagos, Nigeria; and , Brazil.
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8 / 3. Mrs. Fields
I was surprised to learn that a lot of my friends do not know what Mrs. Fields is — what? Admittedly, I got more defensive with them than I should have when they told me. For you uneducated barbarians, Mrs. Fields is the best cookie chain store out there.
You can buy prepackaged cookies in tons of convenience stores, but the real, fresh-out-of-the-oven cookies are on another level. Did I mention that they have cookie cakes?
OCCIDENTAL (CBS SF) — A school campus in Occidental is on voluntary lockdown Monday morning due to “threatening graffiti” in a bathroom, Sonoma County sheriff’s officials said.
Sheriff’s officials issued an alert at 10:49 a.m. about the lockdown at Harmony Union School District at 1935 Bohemian Highway. The district consists of two schools — Harmony Elementary School and Salmon
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Everyone at the school is safe, and deputies are on their way to the campus, according to the sheriff’s office.
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Carmelo and La La Anthony Separated
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Carmelo and La La Anthony are separated ... TMZ has learned.
Sources close to the couple tell us the actress and NBA superstar are now living separately. La La moved out of the family home last week and has her own place in NYC now.
We're told the couple's had ups and downs in the past, but the current NBA season has been extremely stressful on the marriage for several months. Carmelo's been plagued by trade talks ... with the Knicks looking to move him to another team.
Our sources say the split is still amicable. They were together just this past weekend at their 10-year-old son Kiyan's basketball game.
We're told La La and Carmelo have NO plans to uproot Kiyan from his friends and school in NY.
Problem is ... it seems likely Carmelo will have to leave town, because just last week Knicks President Phil Jackson said it was time for him to go.
Neither is talking divorce yet, just separation. The couple got married in 2010.
Bruno was in Auburn Hills, Michigan for a show on his current “24K Magic World Tour” when he told the crowd that he and tour promoter Live Nation would be stepping up to the plate with a LARGE donation of $1,000,000 to aid those affected by the Flint, MI water crisis.
Nice move, Mr. Mars! 🙂
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Protesters march through downtown Charleston in opposition of the election of President Donald Trump following the 2016 election
In response to President Donald Trump’s recently confirmed visit to Charleston on Friday, local political organization Indivisible Charleston will follow through with plans to hold a demonstration.According to the group’s Facebook page , protesters will gather at a free speech zone near International Boulevard at the North Charleston Coliseum on Friday between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. The protest will focus on demanding that the president release his tax returns, and those planning to attend are reminded “We are peaceful protesters. We come in peace.”Organizers hope that they can make this gathering “Yuge” and send a message to President Trump during his visit to North Charleston.
‘I strongly condemn the terrorist attack that struck civilians as they celebrated the New Year in Istanbul,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende.
Thirty-nine people are thought to have been killed and 70 wounded as a result of the terrorist attack on the Reina nightclub in Istanbul. ‘Our thoughts and our sympathy go out to those who were directly affected as well as their families and the Turkish people. Today I expressed condolences to my Turkish colleague, Mevlut Cavusoglu,’ Mr Brende said.
Turkey was hit by a series of terrorist attacks in 2016, including the assassination of the Russian ambassador in Ankara on 19 December.
Norwegians who visit Turkey are encouraged to register using the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Travel Registration service at http://reiseregistrering.no.
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Motilal Oswal has come out with its fourth quarter (January-March) earnings estimates for the Capital Goods sector. The brokerage house expects BHEL to report net profit at 1075.6 crore up 1049.8% quarter-on-quarter.
Net Sales are expected to increase by 104.7 percent Q-o-Q (up 29.4 percent Y-o-Y) to Rs 12946.1 crore, according to Motilal Oswal.
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Stefano Sturaro hasn’t been in contact
Speaking to CalcioAtalanta, agent Carlo Volpi claimed that the Newcastle United target wasn’t in talks with either suitor.
The Juventus midfielder is expected to leave this summer, as he is believed by many to be surplus to requirements.
He was in the sights of Crystal Palace not too long ago, and is now liked by Rafael Benitez.
Volpi claimed that "To date there has been no contact with Atalanta.
"I repeat, today there is nothing, if not mutual esteem between Stefano and the Atalanta coach.
"I also learned from the newspapers about interest from Genoa, but they also have not contacted me", Volpi added.
Recent reports from Turin indicated that Coach
Following on from success with latest musical show Beauty And The Beast, In The Wings Youth Theatre Company is performing a Christmas Variety Concert at St Johns Church, London Road, Bexhill on Saturday at 7pm.
The programme includes hits from Hamilton, Wicked, Little Shop of Horrors, Annie and Hairspray. Many numbers are choreographed. Tickets are available on 01424 736885. Adults £6, children £3. Price and includes a hot drink and mince pie. In The Wings Youth Theatre company was formed in 2013 for children and young adults aged 7-21 years, and aims to create fun-filled workshops to develop skills in musical theatre, as well as contributing to confidence building.
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Gateway Casinos in talks for C$500 mln Vancouver sale-leaseback deal
TORONTO, June 14 Canadian gaming company Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Ltd is in talks with Asia and North America investors for a sale-lease-back agreement for up to three Vancouver properties worth over C$500 million ($378 million), top company executives told Reuters.
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* Terraform Global Inc - unit also entered into a fifth amendment to revolver facility
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Greenville police said a man was arrested Saturday after a hidden camera was found in a room he rented to a woman via Airbnb.
Police said the victim called them after discovering the camera, which was intended to record her, in a unit at Waterside Greene Apartments on Woodruff Road.
The victim, a 26-year-old woman from Calhoun, GA, said she had used the online lodging accommodation service AirBnb to rent the room from the suspect, Ceser Adam Mendez Fuentes.
Mendez Fuentes, 35, was charged with voyeurism and was being held in the Greenville County Detention Center on Monday on a $5,000 bond.
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A 12-year-old boy was arrested Thursday, Feb. 22, after creating a rap video that described shooting a specific employee of the Chino Valley Unified School District, San Bernardino County sheriff’s deputies said in a news release Friday.
An anonymous citizen showed deputies at the Chino Hills sheriff’s station a video that showed an Oak Ridge Elementary School student rapping, the release said. Lyrics depicted fighting with other students and shooting a specific staff member, it said.
Deputies immediately contacted school officials and contacted the student at his home, which had a locked safe with guns, deputies said.
The boy, whose name is not being released because he is a juvenile, is suspected of criminal threats and was booked into Juvenile Hall. Sheriff’s deputies found no other threats, they said.
GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) – In the wake of the mass shooting in Florida and local threats, organizers of the South High Marathon Dance are making some changes to security this year.
Organizers say anyone who shows up to the dance with a bag will have it searched.
Officials are strongly encouraging everyone who attends to not bring a bag.
Normal safety procedures will also be in place throughout the event.
Police K-9s will be there throughout the event as well as armed officers.
The dance will be held this Friday and Saturday at the South Glens Falls High School.
Learn more about the security procedures for the dance.
Deputies in Douglas County are investigating a robbery at Lisa Bee’s on Highway 2 north of East Wenatchee early Wednesday morning. Surveillance video shows three suspects entered the business around 3:15 in the morning.
Sheriff Harvey Gjesdal says the suspects got away with three cash registers with about $1,000 each. There was also substantial damage inside the building. Deputies followed some footprints at the scene they believe belonged to the robbers because there was a trail of coins that had dropped along the side of them.
There are no suspects at this time. If you know any information that will help in the investigation, please contact the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.
According to the Lisa Bee’s FaceBook page, the business will be closed Thursday. It is planning to re-open on Friday.
The Latest on a military helicopter crash in southern Maryland : 5:20 p.m. The U.S. Army says one crew member died and two were injured when a helicopter crashed in Maryland during a routine training flight. The U.S. Army Military District of Washington said in a statement Monday evening that the UH-60 Blackhawk that crashed is from the 12th Aviation Battalion, stationed at Fort Belvoir, Virginia.
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Update: 6:03PM SUVA football has registered their 2012 Vodafone Fiji FACT hero Shivam Nathan in their side for the semi-final clash against Nadi on Sunday.
Nathan after a knee injury did not play competitive football but he took up Suva's coaching job this year.
Nathan scored in the 1-0 win over Ba which ended Suva's 17-years of Fiji FACT title drought at Govind Park in Ba.
Suva will take on defending champion Nadi in the second semi-final at 4.30pm at Ratu Cakobau Park in Nausori.
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A host of Newmarket Avenue Bowls Club members have qualified for the National Championships at Royal Leamington Spa.
Mary Allen, Margaret Southgate, Janet Howe and Jean Stephens all booked their places in the fours, while Denis Lewis is through in the mens’s singles.
Chris Chapman (sub: Robin Waterhouse) and Richard Catton have progressed in the pairs, followed by Chapman (sub: Mick Jones) Stuart Gaught and Richard Catton in the triples.
n In the CG Gilbert Cup, Avenue men are through to the final after wins against St Neots, Sawston and Ely Beet.
YPSILANTI, Mich. (AP) — Jordan Dartis scored a career-high 26 points and made all 12 of his free throws, Jason Carter had 11 points and 14 rebounds and Ohio held off a late Eastern Michigan rally for a 79-71 win Tuesday night.
Jordan Nobles’ layup brought Eastern Michigan to within 71-63 with 45 seconds left. The Eagles’ Ty Toney and Willie Mangum IV each hit 3s and Nobles added a layup in a 19-second stretch to cut the deficit to 75-71, but they couldn’t get closer.
Ohio (16-8, 8-5 Mid-American) led 52-51 with 6:29 left before the Bobcats went on a 17-5 run over five minutes for a 69-56 lead.
Mike Laster scored 16 points and Kenny Kaminski added 13 for the Bobcats, which shot just 19 for 48 from the field but were 33 for 42 from the foul line.
Mangum led Eastern Michigan (13-13, 5-8) with 19 points. Toney added 16 and James Thompson IV had 14 points and 12 rebounds.
Taylor Binker may be with Emily Hawthorne. (Source: Clarksville Police Department)
Police in Clarksville are asking for help tracking down a runaway juvenile who may be suicidal.
Taylor Binker, 17, was reported as a runaway on Dec. 4.
According to police, a handwritten note was found at Binker's home a few days later that led them to believe she is suicidal.
Binker was last seen on Malibu Drive with someone by the name of Emily Hawthorne.
Binker has brown hair, is 5'4" and weighs approximately 165 pounds.
Anyone spots Binker is asked to call 911.
Anyone with information about her whereabouts is asked to call police at 931-648-0656, ext. 5391, or the tipline at 931-645-8477. Tips can also be submitted online at P3tips.com/591.
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Watch Michael Bisping and Tyron Woodley Agree to Throw Down in 2017
Can we possibly have a champion-versus-champion booking already in 2017? Let’s hope so.
While backstage over the UFC 207 weekend, Michael Bisping and Tryon Woodley got to talking about a potential match-up between the two of them. Watch as the current UFC welterweight and middleweight champions, with Kenny Florian in the middle playing enforcer, go back and forth about fighting each other in the April-May time of year.
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Welterweight champ @twooodley wants to throw down. Calling me out at the weekend. I'm down for whatever so if you wanna do it T-wood. Let's go. @ufc @danawhite A video posted by Mikebisping (@mikebisping) on Jan 1, 2017 at 12:56pm PST
If we can get this booked ASAP, that would be great for everyone. Now we just have to wait until the MMA overlords at WME/IMG pick up on the buzz and send those bout agreements out.
Oh, and one other thing: T-Wood wants a crack at Bisping’s belt.
If you’re looking for some great entertainment this weekend, then follow the yellow brick road to the Bailey Theatre on Friday and Saturday night and take in the JL Crowe Players performing a time-honoured classic, the Wizard of Oz. In this adaptation of the allegorical tale, Dorothy, played by Alicen Charette, travels on a journey that is both menacing and enlightening. The show runs in the Trail theatre from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. both nights. (From left) Scarecrow Landon LaFond; Ethan Hupp as Tin Man; Alicen Charette, Dorothy; Hayley Behl as the Cowardly Lion; Molly Jamin and Anna Marie Farris (not pictured) as the Wicked Witch. (Sheri Regnier photo)
Decreased snowpack in Colorado due to a warming climate adversely impacts all of its residents. We depend on snowpack for runoff to feed our waterways and provide for Colorado's booming tourism industry.
Low snowpack and insufficient runoff cheats Coloradans and tourists out of quality winter and summer entertainment. Hitting the slopes or using our lakes and rivers is so much less enjoyable when ski seasons are cut short, access to rapids is limited, and fresh-water fishing is restricted. Acting on climate change is crucial to the outdoor recreation industry and to recreationalists alike.
I urge Rep. Scott Tipton to take ambitious climate action, like supporting the Clean Power Plan or Clean Car Standards, in order to preserve Colorado's natural areas and the spaces that make Colorado such a fun place to live.
Awbrey Leigh Moffett
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Moscow is grappling with a slew of fake bomb calls that have prompted the evacuation of shopping malls, schools, railway stations and administrative buildings.
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The Tass news agency says there were over 100 anonymous bomb warnings in Moscow on Friday. No explosives have been found.
Friday's calls were the latest in a wave of fake bomb threats that have haunted Russia for a month, prompting evacuations of tens of thousands of people and incurring massive economic damages.
Alexander Bortnikov, the director of the Federal Security Service (FSB), the main KGB successor, said Thursday the agency had tracked down four people suspected of engineering the wave of hoaxes. Bortnikov said the suspects were Russians living abroad who had accomplices inside the country, but he wouldn't identify them or describe their motives.
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A pregnant woman and a man seriously injured a woman in a supermarket car park.
Police officers investigating the assault in Huntingdon town centre are appealing for witnesses.
The woman, who is in her 20s, was assaulted by the man and woman in Sainsbury’s carpark, St Germain Walk, around 2.10pm on April 10.
The victim suffered serious but not life threatening injuries as a result of the attack.
The suspects are described as a pregnant white woman in her 20s, who is about 5ft 2inch tall with dark brown hair in a ponytail, and a white man also in his 20s, described as having a slim build with short black hair.
Anyone with information regarding this incident should contact police on 101 quoting CF0203850417. Alternatively call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111 or visit crimestoppers-uk.org
San Francisco police are seeking the public's help in identifying a man suspected of blinding a woman with bleach last month.
The unidentified 53-year-old victim told authorities she got into an argument with the suspect outside a liquor store in the Tenderloin district on July 30.
He left after they argued but police have said he came back a short time later and poured bleach on her.
Police released surveillance images Friday showing the suspect fleeing on a red mountain bike.
Police say the woman suffered eye injuries in the attack and lost her vision.
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraq will deploy troops to regain full control of the Kirkuk oil area and fields surrounding it to restart production suspended by the semi-autonomous region of Kurdistan, a senior Iraqi oil official in Baghdad told Reuters.
"Kurdish forces following Erbil orders have deliberately evacuated oil workers from oilfields under its control in Kirkuk, including Bai Hassan and Avana and this reckless action caused the halt of production from these oilfields," the official said.
"We will not allow them to shut down production. We've got confirmation from military commanders that it's a matter of a very short time," the official said. "Our brave forces will regain control of all Kirkuk oilfields and then we will restart production immediately."
(Reporting by Ahmed Rasheed, editing by Louise Heavens)
A LIFEGUARD, riding instructor, students and a train guard are among the latest recruits to join North Yorkshire Police's Special Constabulary. Eleven new volunteer police officers have been attested at Northallerton Magistrates' Court at a ceremony in front of family and friends.
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Boyfriend stoned to death after confronting man who groped his girlfriend
Rustenburg - A 23-year-old man was stoned to death after he got into an altercation with a man who had allegedly groped his girlfriend in Boons, near Rustenburg, over the weekend.
The man got into a heated altercation with a 41-year-old man on Saturday evening after the latter "forcefully grabbed the man's girlfriend", Lieutenant Colonel Pelonomi Makau said on Monday.
"The incident led to a fight in which the suspect was stabbed with a knife on the neck," Makau said.
The 41-year-old, with the help of a friend, retaliated by hurling stones at the boyfriend, leaving him unconscious.
"The victim and the suspects were both taken to the hospital for medical treatment where the victim was declared dead on arrival."
The suspects were arrested and would appear in Koster Magistrate's Court on Tuesday.
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BEIJING, March 19 (Reuters) - Alibaba Group Holding Ltd said it will invest an additional $2 billion in Southeast Asian e-commerce firm Lazada Group as part of the Chinese firm’s push into new markets.
Following the investment, Lucy Peng, who currently serves as Lazada Group chairwoman, will take over the role of chief executive officer, replacing founder Max Bittner, who will become a senior advisor to Alibaba.
Alibaba has previously invested $2 billion in the Singapore-based firm, bringing its total investment to $4 billion. (Reporting by Cate Cadell Editing by Stephen Coates)
YPO , the premier chief executive leadership organization in the world, hosted more than 100 chief executives from around the world in Amsterdam, Netherlands, for EuroConnect, YPO's largest annual event in Europe. EuroConnect brought business leaders together with bold innovators, thought leaders, creators and visionaries who are providing new perspectives, insights, ideas and inspiration that are changing the world.
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ST. LOUIS - Two cars collided and leaves one victim injured.
The accident occurred around 12:00a.m. Wednesday on North Broadway.
According to authorities, the injured victim had to be cut from the wreckage.
No word yet on the other victim or the extent of the injuries.
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Treating the audience with scenic beauty of abroad has always favoured the makers of serials.
Keeping the same thought in mind, director’s Kut Productions’ popular daily, Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, is set to fly abroad for an upcoming sequence.
Yes, you read it right!!!
The ongoing track of the popular series is focusing on Naksh (Rishi Dev) and Kirti (Mohena Singh)’s wedding. We hear that, Naksh and Kirti’s honeymoon track will kick-start right after the wedding track.
(Also Read: Kartik to learn about Naksh’s truth on Star Plus’ Yeh Rishta)
Our source informs us, “Naksh and Kirti will be flying off to Greece for their honeymoon and Kartik (Mohsin Khan) and Naira (Shivangi Joshi) will be joining them too.”
“The actors will head for Greece in the coming days to shoot for the upcoming honeymoon track,” added the source.
Sounds exciting! Isn’t it?
We tried but could not connect to the actors for a comment.
Keep reading this space for more updates.
The Milwaukee Brewers are predicted to finish second in the NL Central this season. But thanks to this viral gem, the Brew Crew just hung a pennant in the hearts of baseball fans across the globe.
"The Sandlot" celebrates its 25th anniversary this spring, and in honor of the coming-of-age film, the Brewers recreated the famous scene where Hamilton "Ham" Porter jacks one over the fence, much to the dismay of his teammates.
In case you needed a reminder of the original for comparison:
Save for Stephen Vogt batting from the wrong side of the plate (an issue that plagued Ray Liotta's Joe Jackson in "Field of Dreams"), or that said characters are grown-ass men, it's pretty damn impressive. For the record, "Rookie of the Year" is also celebrating its 25th anniversary this summer, although we don't recommend any players breaking their arm in pursuit of a 99-mph heater.
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Year 9 rugby players from Springwood High School have booked their place in the county cup final.
The team, pictured on the right and coached by Mr Singh, have successfully negotiated five games on their way to the final, where they will meet either Wymondham High or Wymondham College.
During their cup run, Springwood saw off Aylsham, Reepham, Acle in the group stage, before losing to Wymondham High .
They defeated KES in the last eight and accounted for Dereham Northgate in their semi-final to book their spot in the final.
North county Starbucks closed early yesterday for racial bias training.
That’s after two African American men were arrested in Philadlephia after the visited a Starbucks store. They didn’t buy anything. They just sat down and waited. When the manager asked them to leave, they refused, so she called police.
Police asked them to move on, but they refused and they were arrested. Yesterday 8,000 Starbucks stores closed so employees could receive racial bias training. North county Starbucks stores among them. They reopened this morning.
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Lanier was trying to even its season record at 4-4 with a home game against McComb.
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The boys defeated Holy Trinity of Shelton, 52-32, in the championship game.
The St. Mary sixth grade junior varsity boys team won its division title at the 44th annual St. Mary School Milford Basketball Tournament.
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Jubal Flagg is a standup comedian, radio host, television personality and comedy writer. Known for his quick wit and keen and often strange observations, Jubal has been entertaining audiences on-stage and on the radio for over 10 years. Jubal currently hosts “Brooke and Jubal in the Morning” and can be seen throughout the country as a regular on FOX TV’s Dish Nation. Along with making people laugh on a daily basis by hosting one of the most popular radio shows in Seattle, Jubal also writes and produces comedy bits and daily topical jokes that are used by radio stations nationwide. In other words; he loves the craft of comedy so much that he even writes jokes for his “competition”. The son of two ministers, Jubal attributes his quirky sense of humor to, well, growing up with the name Jubal.
LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Bradley Cooper has unveiled the first trailer for his directorial debut “A Star is Born” for CinemaCon attendees Tuesday evening to hearty applause.
Cooper stars in his remake of “A Star Is Born” alongside Lady Gaga as a burgeoning singer. He says his co-star is a revelation in the film.
Cooper told the audience of theatre owners and exhibitors that he knows that this movie is a big swing, but says you can’t control what moves you.
“A Star is Born” is three years in the making, and features live-singing on real stages at festivals like Glastonbury and Coachella.
It hits theatres on Oct. 5.
Super Bowl predictions from loyal readers:
Bobby Blank: “Patriots will win of course, they're not playing the Giants. 34-21.”
Bobby Napoli: “I like Bobby Blank’s answer (above). So you need to put in your column that Bobby Napoli agrees with Bobby Brian Blank and the Patriots win because they are not playing the Giants. Enough said.”
Richard Trimble: “Hey, Mighty. They knock you when you get one wrong, so let’s see how many readers get this game wrong.”
Lisa Angelina: “I don't care who wins. I just hope my boxes win!”
The Mighty One is in a big hole
Bobby O'Rourke: “Pats 24-17 over Eagles. No real Giant fan could ever pull for Philly.”
Sigal Lynch: “Hope the Eagles win since they are the underdog! Tom Brady has enough rings.”
Mighty missed with Florida on Saturday and likes the Patriots and “over” on Sunday. The deficit is 645 sirignanos.
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Fire destroys house in Everett
EVERETT, Wash. (AP) — A house caught fire in Everett, destroying the inside of the home that had recently been vacated.
KOMO reports the fire was reported by neighbors around 2:30 a.m. Monday.
Nobody was hurt, although firefighters arrived to find flames shooting from multiple sides of the building.
Investigators are looking into the cause.
Rain Returning This Weekend
by Shane Butler
We head into the weekend with another frontal boundary moving our way. This system will be a good rain maker for the area Saturday night into Sunday. Rainfall potential will range between .50 to 1.50 across the region. If you have out door plans, your best bet for getting them in will be Saturday. Looks like the rain will depart late Sunday afternoon and its back to sunny and dry weather Monday. Another frontal system brings rain to the area Tuesday night into Wednesday. This one will bring another good soaking to the state as well. Fortunately, none of the systems coming through here will be bringing any kind of wintry precipitation threat to our area. Hope you have a great weekend.
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The planet Venus stands to the lower right of the Moon this evening, with Mars closer to the upper left. Venus is the “evening star.” Mars looks like a much fainter orange star. The Quadrantid meteor shower is in view in the early morning.
SAN BERNARDINO >> Everyone's favorite little redhead “Annie” is coming to the stage Saturday night at the Sturges Center for the Fine Arts.
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New rules around smoking outside of the Saddledome are causing mixed reactions among Flames fans.
In an email from the Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corp. to Flames season ticket holders, the organization announced that smoking is banned inside and outside the Scotiabank Saddledome, and exiting and re-entering the arena will no longer be permitted during events, sporting or non-sporting.
The new policy aligns with similar practices at NHL arenas across Canada, which outside of Calgary already ban re-entry during events as well as smoking on the premises.
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday afternoon's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Pick 3 Evening" game were:
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"I knew what I was signing up for," said Cozart, who was back starting at third base Tuesday. "I've said from the get-go that whatever the teams needs at the time I'm going to do it."
FREE showing of THOR: Ragnarok
There will be a free showing of the movie Thor: Ragnarok, starring Chris Hemsworth, on the Lawrenceburg Green as part of the Movie Nights on the Green series this summer. There will be inflatables for the kids to play on before the movie begins and free snacks during the movie. Just bring a chair or blankets and enjoy a free night out!
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Monster Energy Cup
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TIME LISTED – Mountain Standard (MST)
Michigan – Gateway Motorsports Park
Thursday, June 15 –
5:00 p.m – K&N Series Race: Colorado National Speedway, NBCSN
Friday, June 16
9:00 a.m – Cup Practice at – FS2
10:30 a.m – XFINITY Practice – FS2
1:00 p.m – XFINITY Final Practice – FS2
2:00 p.m – Cup Qualifying – FS2
(R) 7:30 p.m Cup Qualifying – FS1
Saturday, June 17
(R) 5:00 a.m – Cup Qualifying – FS1
7:00 a.m – Cup Ppractice – FS2
8:00 a.m – XFINITY Qualifying – FS2
10:00am – Cup Final Practice – FS2
11:00 a.m – XFINITY Pre-race – FS1
11:30 a.m – NASCAR XFINITY – Michigan 250 – FS1
5:00 p.m – Camping World Truck Qualifying – FS1
6:00 p.m – Camping World Truck Pre-race – FS1
6:30 p.m – Camping World Truck – Gateway 200 – FS1
Sunday, June 18
Noon – Cup Pre-race – FS1
1 p.m – Cup – FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan – FS1
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DEVON, Pa. (AP) — It's a top equestrian event, but all eyes are on the hats, not the horses.
Women and girls showed off their fanciest headwear Wednesday on Ladies Day at the Devon Horse Show in the suburbs of Philadelphia. The event was first held in 1896 and lasts for 11 days. It's known as one of the nation's last old-fashioned horse shows.
The show made headlines after a horse bolted Tuesday evening, jumped a fence and fled into the crowd.
But by the next day, feathers, feathers bows, ribbons and chiffon were the story.
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NEW YORK (AP) — A Bronx deli clerk has a broken jaw after two men hurled avocados at him during a dispute caught on security video.
The 21-year-old victim, who also suffered a severely bruised eye, underwent surgery on his jaw Friday.
The video shows the clerk grabbing his head after an avocado hits him. Another worker tries to dodge the produce projectiles.
Police say the customers erupted in anger when there was confusion over their food order. The clerk moved to eject them and the scene turned violent.
The attack happened on Memorial Day and police released the video Tuesday in hopes of finding the two men.
GREENSBORO, NC (Feb. 14, 2017) – A toddler was found critically injured in his own backyard after two dogs attacked the child earlier today.
Police were alerted to the incident when the mother called GM 911 at approximately 9:10 am. When officers arrived at the residence on the 1206 Valley View St., they saw two large dogs lying beside the child. For the child’s safety, a Greensboro police officer fatally shot one of the dogs after it moved away from the toddler.
The other dog fled. Officials are currently looking for it.
The breeds of the dogs have not been determined. It is unclear who the dogs belong to.
The child was transported to Baptist Children’s Hospital for care.
From Lynchburg Police: 22-year-old Kenneth Allen Kelley Jr. has been charged in connection to the homicide of Phineas Neville. Kelley Jr has been charged with the following: 18.2-32–2nd Degree Murder, 18.2-53.1-Use of a Firearm in the Commission of a Felony. Anyone that knows the whereabouts of Kelley is asked to contact the Lynchburg Police Department or Crime Stoppers.
Previously: On July 2, 2017, at approximately 1:07 a.m., the Lynchburg Police Department responded to 303 Rivermont Avenue regarding the report of a possible malicious wounding. When officers arrived on scene, they located a victim who had multiple gunshot wounds. The male victim was identified as 28-year-old Phineas Rufus Neville of Lynchburg. Neville was transported from the scene to the Lynchburg General Hospital where he was later pronounced dead as a result of his injuries.
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court has upheld a challenged practice that is used to invalidate patents without the involvement of federal courts.
The justices on Tuesday rejected a bid to strike down a process established by Congress in 2011 to speed up patent reviews.
The justices voted 7-2 in favor of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's patent review process. It has been used to invalidate hundreds of patents since it was established in 2012.
Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Neil Gorsuch dissented.
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Authorities say divers searching the waters of Lake Superior for a missing person after a boating accident have recovered a body.
Michigan State Police say the Alger County Dive Team located the body Monday near the site of the accident near Au Train Island. The name of the person hasn't been released.
Police say a large wave swamped a pontoon boat Sunday evening, sending all seven occupants overboard. Six of the occupants were rescued and treated for hypothermia.
The island is located a short distance off shore between Marquette and Munising.
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An English class eagerly awaits graduation until they realize they haven’t passed their final exam! The drama professor, student teacher, and gym coach team up to get them through all the great works of literature – in 90 minutes flat — as the literary canon explodes in this hilarious, high-energy comedy!
Featuring Ryan Schabach (professor), Chris Goode (student teacher) and Doug Jarecki (coach).
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Facebook’s little brother has a fake news problem — and nobody really knows how to solve it.
WhatsApp, the popular messaging platform that hit 1 billion daily users this summer, has been a breeding ground for misinformation in recent months, fact-checkers say. From fake news about last month’s election in Germany and this week’s Catalan independence vote, to rumors about storms in sub-Saharan Africa and fake kidnapping schemes in Brazil, hoaxes are spreading like wildfire in private groups on the platform.
Teachers went on a one-day strike in Puerto Rico Monday. Gaby Acevedo reports. (Published 41 minutes ago)
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EFF leader Julius Malema’s call on South Africans to support Bafana Bafana in their 2018 World Cup qualifying clash against Burkina Faso on Saturday at FNB Stadium just might have yielded positive results.
In a series of tweets on Thursday‚ Economic Freedom Fighters head Malema took to social media urging South Africans not to give up on the embattled national team.
Stadium Management CEO Jacques Grobbelaar confirmed to TimesLIVE on Friday that 21 000 tickets have been sold with a day to go before the must-win encounter.
That might not sound like much. But given the public backlash at Bafana’s two defeats against Cape Verde last month that have left them needing to win their last three games to reach Russia 2018‚ and that by Tuesday only a reported 300 had been sold‚ it appears to represent a significant improvement.
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COIMBATORE: The second edition of Global Textile Technology and Engineering Show 2019 (GTTES) will be held at Mumbai from January 18 next year.
The three-day event will be a maximum sourcing solutions for textile technology and a connect to new opportunities to Africa, India International Textile Machinery Exhibition (ITME) Society chairman, Harishankar told reporters here on Tuesday.
“This will be a golden opportunity for machinery manufacturers and accessory manufacturers to access and explore new markets, new customers and new opportunities from the comforts of own country and less cost,” he said.
Compared to last edition’s 250 exhibitors, about 450 exhibitors will showcase their products this year, Harishankar said.
All the export promotion councils have endorsed the event as a platform for meeting up with domestic requirement with the Make in India initiative for encouraging and facilitating the textile and textile engineering sector.
Aug. 25 – at Beaver Local, 7 p.m.
Sept. 1 – Edison, 7 p.m.
Sept. 8 – Lowellville, 7 p.m.
Sept. 15 – at Lisbon, 7 p.m.
Sept. 22 – East Palestine, 7 p.m.
Sept. 29 – at United, 7 p.m.
Oct. 6 – at Columbiana, 7 p.m.
Oct. 13 – Southern, 7 p.m.
Oct. 20 – at Leetonia, 7 p.m.
Oct. 27 – Toronto, 7 p.m.
Wellsville High School athletics
Nickname: The Tigers
Colors: Orange and White
School address: 1 Bengal Blvd, Wellsville, OH 43968
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For scores and highlights during the season, watch WKBN 27 First News at 11pm and visit the WKBN sports scores page.
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Cops nab man, seize drugs worth over RM77,000
MARANG, Dec 12 ― The police seized an assortment of drugs worth RM77,158 with the arrest of a man during a raid at a house in Bukit Payung housing estate yesterday.
District police chief, DSP Suhaimi Mohd Ali said the 42-year-old suspect who had five criminal records related to drugs was released from jail on June 26 after serving a 10-year jail term for a drug offence.
He said the man was picked up at 7.30am following the seizure of psychotropic pills, Eramine 5, syabu, and heroin from the house and a car.
The police also seized RM10,000 from the suspect who will be remanded until December 16. ― Bernama
A 50-year-old man spent nearly two days stranded on the largely uninhabited western shore of Catalina Island before a Coast Guard helicopter rescued him last Friday.
Early Wednesday morning on Dec. 21, the man headed out on his 38-foot boat and anchored it off the island’s coastline to go diving, according to a release from the Coast Guard. When he resurfaced from his dive, however, the vessel had drifted out to sea.
There was a major late-night shake up at London city hall as council announced Art Zuidema is no longer with the city following a five-year stint as City Manager.
City treasurer Martin Hayward has been appointed acting city manager, council announced in a brief media release issued at 12:03 a.m. on Wednesday.
Sometimes in a professional relationship there is a time to part ways. I wish Mr. Zuidema all the best in his future endeavours. — Tanya Park (@tanneramma) February 15, 2017
“Sometimes in a professional relationship there is a time to part ways. I wish Mr. Zuidema all the best in his future endeavours,” tweeted councillor Tanya Park.
In the release, council also thanked Zuidema for his leadership during the last five years.
More information to come.
Two State Officials In Michigan Face Charges Over Flint Water Crisis
The director of Michigan's Department of Health and Human Services was charged Wednesday with involuntary manslaughter in connection with the Flint water crisis. The chief medical officer has been charged with obstruction of justice.
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Boy who hit hole-in-one at golf course in front of Tiger Woods says it was his first
This is the moving story of two mountain lion mothers raising their cubs, each trying to survive the harsh conditions of winter season in Wyoming.
A Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign on display during the Glittering Lights show at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas, Monday, Dec. 11, 2017. Richard Brian Las Vegas Review-Journal @vegasphotograph (Photograph taken with long exposure time while simultaneously changing the focal length)
March 19 (Reuters) - Ocean Rig Udw Inc:
* OCEAN RIG UDW INC FILES FOR POTENTIAL MIXED SHELF OFFERING; SIZE NOT DISCLOSED - SEC FILING
* OCEAN RIG UDW INC SAYS IN ADDITION, SELLING SHAREHOLDERS MAY SELL UP TO AN AGGREGATE OF 35.3 MILLION SHARES OF CO'S COMMON STOCK Source text: (bit.ly/2FUMpng) Further company coverage:
Palo Alto, California, where Houzz has its headquarters, is home to about 65,000 people. The population more than doubles each day with the influx of tech company employees, Stanford University students and others who add to the city's social fabric. I am one of those who commute into Palo...
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Bechtle AG:
* ELKE REICHART HAS BEEN APPOINTED AS A NEW MEMBER OF THE BECHTLE AG SUPERVISORY BOARD, EFFECTIVE ON 4 DECEMBER 2017
* ELKE REICHART TO SUCCEED KARIN SCHICK WHO IS STEPPING DOWN AFTER 14 YEARS IN ORDER TO FOCUS ON HER SOCIAL PROJECTS
* KARIN SCHICK, AS THE MAJOR SHAREHOLDER, WILL CONTINUE TO FOSTER HER CLOSE TIES WITH BECHTLE, KEEP HER SHARES IN THE COMPANY FOR A LONG TIME YET Source text: here Further company coverage:
The Park Avenue home of late German-born actress and baroness Betsy von Furstenberg, who died this spring of Alzheimer’s complications at age 83, is on the market for $5 million.
Schebler (shoulder) is scheduled to begin a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.
Schebler, who has been on the disabled list since the beginning of August with a bruised left rotator cuff, is inching closer to a return to the big club. He's scheduled to serve as designated hitter in Tuesday's minor-league game, and if all goes well, he'll play the outfield Wednesday and Thursday before possibly being activated for the weekend series against the Braves. He'll likely reclaim his role as the primary right-fielder upon activation, though he could see occasional time off moving forward with prospect Jesse Winker in the mix for reps.
A Connecticut school board says it will direct the superintendent to reverse layoff notices that surprised more than 1,000 part-time employees shortly before the fall semester began.
New Haven Board of Education President Darnell Goldson said Monday they should have been notified before Superintendent Carol Birks’ decision to send the layoff notices June 22.
Goldson said Birks has been directed to rescind layoff notices sent to 764 part-time employees.
He said the remaining 400 people who received notices were in the school district’s online system, but they were not paid for work in the last school year.
According to Goldson, the board will continue to provide guidance to the superintendent.
Birks said she welcomes the guidance, as the district is in a “crisis situation financially.”
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Dec 10 (Reuters) - GLOBAL TELECOM HOLDING:
* EXTENDS TERM OF EXISTING $200 MILLION UNSECURED SHORT-TERM LOAN AGREEMENT WITH CITI AND ING BANK FROM DEC 15 2017 UNTIL JUNE 15 2018 Source: (bit.ly/2iMjLuW) Further company coverage: )
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Here are today’s hot rumours from the football grapevine.
They include a suggestion that Manchester United are interested in signing £50m West Ham forward Marko Arnautovic.
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — An Alaska police officer has been cleared in last year's fatal shooting of a suspect who had been placed in the officer's patrol car and managed to start driving it away.
The state attorney general's office says in a letter to Seward police that it was reasonable for Officer Michael "Eddie" Armstrong to use deadly force in the Oct. 1 shooting of Micah McComas.
Armstrong had handcuffed McComas and put him in the back of the car after drugs were found in his wallet during a traffic stop.
McComas somehow got into the car's front seat and tried to drive off while the officer was outside.
The officer was knocked down by the car and opened fire, hitting McComas.
The events happened in the city of Seward, south of Anchorage.
OTTAWA — A surge in full-time work fuelled a 10th-straight month of net job gains to match the economy's longest monthly streak since the financial crisis nine years ago.
Statistics Canada says September's unemployment rate stayed at a nine-year low of 6.2 per cent after the country added 10,000 net new jobs, including 112,000 full-time positions.
The rise in full-time work more than offset a drop of 102,000 part-time jobs, however, last month's job gains were entirely driven by growth in public-sector employment.
The September increase was also concentrated in factory work as the goods-producing sector added 10,500 jobs, compared to a loss of 500 positions in the services industry.
Ed Sheeran dropped "Shape of You" back in January, and since then, the song has taken on a life of its own. While it's pretty clear that the track is about Ed's girlfriend, Cherry Seaborn, Miley Cyrus gave the song a whole new meaning when she stopped by The Tonight Show on Wednesday night. After running the lyrics through Google Translate, Miley belted out "Shape of You" with drastically different lyrics. No offence to Miley, but we would take Ed's original version any day.
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Bank stocks jumped Tuesday on hopes that bigger profits are ahead, and U.S. indexes again pushed to record highs.
On Tuesday:
The Dow Jones industrial average rose 92.25 points, or 0.5 percent, to 20,504.41.
The Standard & Poor's 500 index added 9.33 points, or 0.4 percent, to 2,337.58.
The Nasdaq composite gained 18.62 points, or 0.3 percent, to 5,782.57.
The Russell 2000 index picked up 4.27 points, or 0.3 percent, to 1,396.65.
For the week:
The Dow is up 235.04 points, or 1.2 percent.
The S&P 500 is up 21.48 points, or 0.9 percent.
The Nasdaq is up 48.44 points, or 0.8 percent.
The Russell 2000 is up 7.81 points, or 0.6 percent.
For the year:
The Dow is up 741.81 points, or 3.8 percent.
The S&P 500 is up 98.75 points, or 4.4 percent.
The Nasdaq is up 399.45 points, or 7.4 percent.
The Russell 2000 is up 39.52 points, or 2.9 percent.
UN chief condemns attack
United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Sunday condemned the “despicable terrorist attack” in a nightclub in Istanbul, Turkey.
Guterres also extended his deepest condolences to the families of the victims and expressed solidarity with the government and people of Turkey and countries whose nationals were impacted by the incident.
He expressed the hope that the organizers and perpetrators of this “heinous act” would be identified and brought to justice swiftly.
Meanwhile, no Filipino was injured or killed in the shooting that left more than 30 people dead, the Department of Foreign Affairs said yesterday. (PNA and Xinhua)
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ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Defensive end Jared Crick has been carted off the Denver Broncos practice field after apparently injuring his right leg during run drills Monday.
Crick’s injury comes 48 hours after the Broncos’ other starting defensive end, Derek Wolfe, was carted off the field with a sprained right ankle that could sideline him until the season opener next month.
The Broncos have been hit hard along their rebuilt D-line this summer, losing defensive end Billy Winn to a torn right ACL in their preseason opener last week and Wolfe over the weekend. Also sidelined until September are nose tackle Kyle Peko (foot) and outside linebackers Shane Ray (wrist) and Shaq Barrett (hip).
Also, rookie receiver/returner Carlos Henderson underwent thumb surgery on Sunday.
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April 20 Equity Bancshares Inc-
* Equity Bancshares Inc reports record first quarter 2017 results
* Q1 earnings per share $0.40
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.43 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Equity Bancshares -net interest income was $19.9 million for three months ended march 31, 2017, as compared to $12.8 million for three months ended march 31, 2016
* Equity Bancshares Inc qtrly net interest margin was 3.96% as compared to 3.33% for same time period in 2016 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The National Weather Service in Corpus Christi has issued a * Tornado Warning for... northern San Patricio County in south central Texas... south central Goliad County in south central Texas... southwestern Refugio County in south central Texas... southeastern Bee County in south central Texas... * until 700 am CST * at 623 am CST, a thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Tynan, or near Skidmore, moving east at 50 mph.
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Fans of Framlingham-born Ed Sheeran have a chance to bid on one more selection of items belonging to the music mega-star, in order to raise money for East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH).
The charity, for which Ed is an Ambassador, is auctioning T-shirts, trainers and more in four phases, with the first two having brought in £4,129 through the sale of 14 items.
Bidding for the third phase ended on Sunday, and bids on the auction’s final 15 lots are now open until April 23.
Jason High, EACH eBay Manager, said: “We’re delighted with how this auction is progressing, with valuable funds pouring in to help us continue provide care and support to life-threatened children and their families across East Anglia.”
For details, see www.each.org.uk/ed-sheeran-auction
First Deputy Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Iryna Gerashchenko calls on the parliament to adopt a statement to the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly on the release of Ukrainian political prisoners held in the Russian Federation.
"An extremely important session of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly will be held in Berlin next week. I would like to address the session hall with a proposal to adopt a resolution, to accept the statement of the Verkhovna Rada to our partners, to colleagues in the Parliamentary Assembly, so that they would also support the appeal to the Russian Federation, all the more, the Russians will be present at this session, with a demand to immediately release the captives of the Kremlin," Gerashchenko said at the plenary session of the parliament on Wednesday.
Cricket: David Willey made short work of the PM XI last night and has hailed the complete performance of the England side.
WEST VIRGINIA — A new trend in school discipline is taking off thanks to the creative staff at a middle school in West Virginia.
According to CafeMom.com, the school started reverse suspensions.
Instead of sending a child home, a student’s parent is invited to come to school and spend the entire day by his or her side.
The approach has helped the school reduce student suspensions by two-thirds and bad behavior incidents by more than half.
Read more here.
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“The ex-wife of President Donald Trump’s labor secretary nominee told “The Oprah Winfrey Show” that he “vowed revenge” when she made public spousal abuse allegations, according to a 1990 tape reviewed by Politico on Tuesday night.”
“Andrew Puzder’s hearing for labor secretary is Thursday, but the allegations of domestic abuse, which he’s repeatedly denied, and his admission that he employed an illegal immigrant have put his confirmation in jeopardy. The details of the Oprah tape, which haven’t been made public until now, could further erode his support in the Senate, where four Republicans have expressed reservations about his nomination. No Democrats are expected to support him.”
STOCKHOLM, March 29 Sweden's state gambling monopoly should be largely scrapped and replaced with a system where online gambling companies are licensed and taxed, a government-appointed investigation will propose this week, a source familiar with the matter said.
The special investigator leading the review, Hakan Hallstedt, will recommend that online gambling firms pay a tax of 18 percent on their gross gaming revenue, said the source, who had reviewed the proposal ahead of its presentation on Friday.
The proposal would aim to ensure that the percentage of licensed and tax-generating gambling amount to 90 percent of the Swedish market.
By scrapping the decades-old monopoly, the centre-left government hopes to bring foreign-based online gambling companies such as Kindred Group and Betsson , which operate from outside Sweden and have taken a growing share of online betting, under its regulatory sway.
(Reporting by Johan Sennero; editing by Niklas Pollard and Johan Ahlander)
The $1.9-billion project covers a 16-mile stretch of the 405 between the 73 Freeway in Costa Mesa and the 605 Freeway near the Los Angeles County line. It includes building one new general-purpose lane in each direction between the 605 and Euclid Street and adding a new lane in both directions between the 605 and the 73 that, combined with the existing carpool lanes, will create “express” toll lanes much like those on the 91 Freeway.
MEXICO CITY—A group of senators from Mexico’s ruling Institutional Revolutionary Party and its allies on Thursday laid out six “red lines” for the renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement which they said if crossed would lead them to reject a modified deal.
“The modernization [of Nafta] is going to come before the Senate, and for this reason we want to make our worries known,” said Marcela Guerra, a senator from the border state of Nuevo León, one of Mexico’s most industrialized states.
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The younger sister of Dylann Roof, who was sentenced to die for murdering nine black churchgoers in Charleston, South Carolina, was arrested Wednesday at her school for allegedly bringing weapons to campus and posting to Snapchat a message police said "caused alarm."
April 10 Beijing eGOVA Co Ltd:
* Sees net profit for Q1 2017 to increase by 10 percent to 30 percent, or to be 9.2 million yuan to 10.9 million yuan, compared to net profit of the same period in 2016 (8.4 million yuan)
* Comments that increased sales of main business is the main reason for the forecast
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Glyn T. Davies, U.S. Ambassador to Thailand, speaks at the opening ceremony for exercise Cobra Gold at the Royal Thai Marine Corps Headquarters in Sattahip, Thailand, Feb. 14, 2017. Cobra Gold, in its 36th iteration, focuses on humanitarian civic action, community engagement, and medical activities to support the needs and humanitarian interest of civilian populations around the region. (U.S. Marine Corps audio by Staff Sgt. Jason Fudge)
European markets are set to open higher Tuesday as investors focus on earnings ahead of a Federal Reserve meeting.
The FTSE 100 is seen higher by 24 points at 7,068; the DAX is set to start higher by 32 points at 12,241 and the CAC 40 in France is expected to open up by 8 points at 5,225, according to IG calls.
In Asia, markets were trading lower impacted by a sell-off for Facebook shares after reports that the tech company allowed improper use of its data. Investors also opted for a cautious approach ahead of a Federal Reserve meeting that starts Tuesday. The central bank is expected to announce a rate hike, which could have repercussions in the bond and equity markets.
Meanwhile, in Europe, investors will continue to monitor earnings and data. Publicis is holding its investor day, Ocado and Bellway will report their latest figures. There will be inflation numbers out in the U.K. at 9:30 a.m. London time and consumer confidence numbers out in the euro zone at 3 p.m. London time.
Another person on the March list of Salina’s Most Wanted has been caught.
According to the Saline County Sheriff’s Office, the latest arrest is Jolissa Crook. She was wanted for felony theft.
The first weekend of each month a new list of Salina’s Most Wanted goes online. The March list went online Saturday, March 3rd. Since then, eight of them have been caught.
Since the Most Wanted program began back in July of 2000, thanks to tips from the public, 2,702 criminals have been caught, and 384 crime stoppers rewards have been given out.
Salina’s Most Wanted
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MAPLE HEIGHTS, Ohio– The Maple Heights Police Department is investigating a homicide that happened Sunday night.
Officers were called to Friend and Paine avenues shortly after 9 p.m. for a report of gunshots, screaming and a car crash.
Police said they found an Audi SUV that went off the road and came to rest in a driveway. Inside the vehicle, officers located 28-year-old Melvin Ephraim in the driver’s seat. It appeared he suffered multiple gunshot wounds, according to authorities.
He was taken to Marymount Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Anyone with information in this case is asked to call the Maple Heights Detective Bureau at 216-587-9624 or email detectives@mhpd-ohio.com
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) – A new state audit has found problems with the cybersecurity of Virginia Department of Taxation.
The recently released audit said that the state’s information technology partnership with Northrop Grumman has not updated critical security patches to protect the tax department’s systems.
The audit said that at one point in August 2016, one critical and 490 highly important security patches were absent. The state’s cybersecurity rules call for software updates to be installed within 90 days of release.
The Department of Taxation said it’s working with the partnership to make sure its security patches are up to date.
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WASHINGTON, April 20 The Federal Reserve could ease the regulatory burden it puts on the boards of directors of banks, Fed Governor Jerome Powell said on Thursday.
Powell said the possible changes would be aimed at allowing boards of directors to focus on banking strategy rather than an "overly detailed checklist of supervisory process requirements."
"We are currently reassessing whether our supervisory expectations for boards need to change," Powell said prepared remarks for an event with financial firms.
Powell, who besides banking regulatory policy also has a vote on the Fed's interest rate decisions, said the U.S. economy appeared to be "at or close to full employment." (Reporting by Jason Lange; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
PROVINCETOWN, Mass. (AP) – Animal welfare officials in Massachusetts say a humpback whale previously entangled in Cape Cod Bay is now swimming free.
A Hyannis Whale Watcher Cruises vessel reported the entangled whale Sunday about six miles off Provincetown, prompting a response from a Center for Coastal Studies’ Marine Animal Entanglement Response crew. The Cape Cod Times reports the crew worked to remove a line that went from the whale’s mouth to the tail stock.
They removed the line and the whale swam away and disappeared.
Humpback whales, frequent visitors to the waters of Cape Cod, are part of a federal inquiry called an “unusual mortality event” along the Atlantic coast.
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April 6 Snc-lavalin Group Inc:
* Snc-Lavalin awarded onshore and offshore telecommunications maintenance and support contract for Chevron Australia
* Snc-Lavalin Group- as per contract, co will provide both onshore and offshore maintenance for 30 telecommunication and electronic systems Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
April 24 (Reuters) - South State Corp:
* ORATION REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2018 RESULTS AND INCREASED QUARTERLY CASH DIVIDEND
* Q1 EARNINGS PER SHARE $1.15
* Q1 EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW $1.38 — THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S
* Q1 ADJUSTED NON-GAAP EARNINGS PER SHARE $1.39
* EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2018, CAP ON INTERCHANGE FEES UNDER DURBIN AMENDMENT WILL BE IN PLACE FOR COMPANY
* INCREASED QTRLY CASH DIVIDEND FOR SHAREHOLDERS TO $0.34 PER SHARE, UP $0.01 PER SHARE OVER LAST QUARTER
* BOARD DECLARED QUARTERLY CASH DIVIDEND ON APRIL 19, 2018, OF $0.34 PER SHARE PAYABLE ON ITS COMMON STOCK
* QTRLY NET INTREST INCOME $ 128.97 MILLION VERSUS $ 97.4 MILLION
* PER SHARE DIVIDEND AMOUNT HIGHER BY $0.01 PER SHARE, OR 3.0% COMPARED TO LAST QUARTER AND SAME QUARTER ONE YEAR AGO
* CONTINUE TO REFINE ESTIMATE OF LOWER INTERCHANGE INCOME, EXPECT TO TOTAL ABOUT $8.5 MILLION (PRE-TAX) DURING LAST HALF OF 2018 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reuters.Briefs@thomsonreuters.com)
The stain of racism is splattering throughout the Republican Party, says Morning Joe regular and former Ted Cruz campaign spokesman, Rick Tyler.
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Matthew Anello for Alain Pinel Realtors
A small-yet-charming 897-square-foot residence in Palo Alto, CA could be yours for a cool $2.59 million.
The two-bedroom, one bathroom home, at 128 Middlefield Road, is yet another downsized abode selling for millions in Silicon Valley's overheated real estate market. With the famed Googleplex a mere 15 minutes away, and the hubs of other tech giants also nearby, the home and others like it are in high demand.
The last time this home sold was in 2008 for $899,000, according to Redfin. Now with an asking price of $2,589,000, the home is actually priced below the average for the upscale city of Palo Alto — sort of. That price tag comes out to $2,886 per square foot, which is $1,430 above the average for the area.
Take a look at what $2.59 million will get for the home's future owners.
Buycks (illness) will not play Saturday against the Heat, James Edwards of The Athletic reports.
Buycks is battling a fever, and both he and Luke Kennard will be unavailable, leaving the Pistons shorthanded in the backcourt Saturday. As such, Langston Galloway should pick up increased minutes off the bench, while Reggie Bullock and Stanley Johnson could also be set for big minutes.
Suge Knight Claims Dr. Dre Tried To Have Him Killed
According to TMZ, Suge Knight is claiming that Dr. Dre was the mastermind behind a plot to have him killed, and was paying $20k to have it done — but Dre says it’s all BS.
In new legal documents, Suge claims that in July 2016, he was shown a check made out for $20k by Dr. Dre to a man named Dwayne Johnson. According to Knight, this was money paid to Johnson with the intention of having him kill Suge Knight the day he fatally ran over a man.
Suge says in legal docs that in July, 2016, he met with a private investigator and Dwayne Johnson, and during the meeting, Johnson told both of them the $20k was partial payment for “Dwayne Johnson to participate in my murder.” Johnson was at the Tam’s parking lot the day Suge ran over Terry Carter, killing him–for which he is on trial for murder.
Dr. Dre’s lawyers call Suge’s allegations “absurd.”
Police say they found Te'Myah Plummer, a toddler from Virginia, dead and stuffed in a pink suitcase near the PATH tracks in Jersey City, New Jersey. Richmond Police Department
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DALLAS, TX (WCMH) — A Texas church says someone stole the flag from its sanctuary and left behind an anonymous note.
“I didn’t agree with your flag so I took it down. P.S. There are only 2 genders,” Rev. Patrick Price read from the note to KTVT.
The Community Unitarian Universalist Church prides itself on being an open-minded congregation, but on Saturday night, someone stole their rainbow flag and replaced it with the Stars and Stripes.
“We’re not naïve. We realize when we put up the first flag, someone might decide they want to remove it. And so we decided that we would have a flag in reserve. This will be a new symbol of our renewed commitment to being a welcoming congregation,” church member Betsy Friauf told KTVT.
The church said it plans on replacing the flag.
If it's not broke, then why fix it? A mentality that coach Scott Berry and the Golden Eagles have coming into their Friday match up against Dallas Baptist.
The Patriots won their conference and are club that has flown under the radar. But that doesn't ruffle the feathers of the Eagles.
"No I don't think anything different than what we normally do. I think we stated what makes us win. You know we concentrate on our strengths. And we've talked about what we can control and what you can't control all year long. From opponent, to weather, to RPI, to atmosphere. All those things are insignificant to what we're trying to do, and that's to win the game of baseball," said Berry.
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According to Lebanon police Sgt. P.J. Hardy, the incident happened just after 8 p.m. at 320 Hobbs Ave. Wilson Emergency Management Agency paramedics took an unidentified woman to Tennova Healthcare-Lebanon after she suffered multiple stab wounds to her arm and back. Hardy said the injuries were not life threatening, and the victim remained at the hospital Sunday in good condition.
Hardy said the suspect was caught on South Cumberland Street and identified as Alaya Nicole Alexander, 42. According to Hardy, Alexander was detained for questioning, and detectives later charged her with attempted first-degree murder and simple possession of schedule II drugs. Alexander also had several active warrants out of Rutherford County.
Alexander was booked in at the Wilson County Jail at just before 11 p.m. on $256,000 total bond. She remained in jail Sunday.
FILE - In this May 12, 2011, file photo, Shell Oil President Marvin Odum testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington. Houston is returning to its roots as an oil town to confront the immediate and long-term crisis created by Hurricane Harvey, tapping the former Shell president as its recovery officer. Odum, a native Houstonian, faces a challenge in that Houston has long chosen development over conservation, paving over critical wetlands to make way for new buildings. Some advocates wonder whether someone from the city's most powerful interest can get leaders to make better choices for the future. J. Scott Applewhite, File AP Photo
Qatar will sign a deal to buy as many as 36 Boeing (NYSE:BA) F-15 fighter jets from the U.S., despite efforts by Saudi Arabia and other neighboring countries to isolate the country for what they say is its support of terrorist groups and Iran.
U.S. Secretary of Defense Mattis and Qatar's Defense Minister completed the $12B agreement today in Washington, according to the Pentagon; Congress last year approved a sale of as many as 72 F-15s in an agreement valued at as much as $21B.
The deal is the latest in a string of mixed messages sent by the U.S. administration: Pres. Trump appears to back Saudi Arabia, Secretary of State Tillerson has tried to take a more neutral tone, and the Defense Department has praised Qatar, which hosts the regional headquarters for U.S. Central Command, which includes a major air base the U.S. depends on to target Islamic State.
NEW YORK (AP) — Actress Uma Thurman has accused embattled Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein of forcing himself upon her sexually and director Quentin Tarantino of making her perform a dangerous car stunt that injured her.
Thurman is quoted in The New York Times on Saturday as saying Weinstein attacked her in London. She says he pushed her down and tried to shove himself on her and expose himself.
Weinstein’s representatives say he acknowledges making an “awkward pass” but denies physical assault.
Thurman says when she expressed fear about driving a possibly faulty car in Tarantino’s “Kill Bill: Vol. 1” he insisted.
Video shows Thurman crashing into a tree. She says she left a hospital in a neck brace with damaged knees and a concussion.
Tarantino hasn’t responded to a request for comment.
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PARMA, Ohio -- A minivan was left behind in an ATM smash-and-grab robbery Wednesday morning.
The incident happened about 4:30 a.m. at the BP/7-Eleven on Ridge Road near West Ridgewood Drive, Parma police Capt. Kevin Riley said.
Two vans pulled up and one, a light blue Dodge caravan, backed in and smashed out the window, police said.
Four men wearing ski masks got out of the vans, took the ATM and put it in a gold Dodge minivan and drove off. The men left the other van and is reported stolen out of Cleveland.
No arrests have been made.
Anyone with information is asked to call Parma police at 440-885-1234.
If you'd like to comment on this story, visit Wednesday's crime and courts comments section.
Boston Town are looking to bounce back as they face Harborough Town this evening.
The Poachers travel to Leicestershire, looking to improve upon Saturday’s 4-1 defeat at a resurgent Oadby, where Simon Ashton netted the side’s consolation.
Town were beaten 2-1 at home by Harborough in December.
The Bees, currently eighth in the UCL Premier, go into the contest on the back of a 6-1 thrashing at Leicester Nirvana.
Kick off will be at 7.45pm.
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Alleged Silk Road mastermind says he's a hacking victim Computer genius Blake Benthall, the alleged mastermind behind drug bazaar Silk Road 2.0, claims he’s been hacked. Benthall, 26, was not behind a recent tweet that appeared on his Twitter...
Silk Road kingpin appears to send tweets from jail Blake Benthall — churchgoer by day, alleged drug kingpin by night — appears to be sending tweets from his jail cell asking for money. “Donate bitcoin,” read a recent plea...
NYC to host Web 'drug trafficker' Blake Benthall is coming to New York. The 26-year-old, a devout churchgoer by day who the FBI claims quietly masterminded the online drug bazaar Silk Road 2.0, agreed on Friday...
Rick Wakeman Won’t Be Attending Yes’ Rock and Roll Hall of Fame...
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A security guard walks on the bund in front of the financial district of Pudong in Shanghai, China July 27, 2017.
BEIJING (Reuters) - China's stable economic performance should continue in the second half of this year and the overheated property market has cooled somewhat, a spokesman of National Bureau of Statistics said on Monday.
China created 8.55 million new jobs in the January-July period, and the July survey-based unemployment rate in major cities was under 5 percent, Mao Shengyong told a news conference.
The action plan for the reform of the security sector, which was developed by visiting British expert Lt Col (rtd) Russell Combe, is still with President David Granger, who has the final say on what happens next, Minister of State Joseph Harmon said yesterday.
Combe, who was on a one-year contract with the Guyana government, handed over the report to Granger on January 18th.
When contacted, Harmon said that the document has not yet been taken before the Cabinet and that it would undergo a thorough examination by the president…..
Chinese Premier meets press
Premier Li Keqiang met the press after the closing session of the National People's Congress on Tuesday morning.
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CAIRO — Yemen’s official news agency says the Shiite rebels have killed at least 20 people and detained dozens across the country’s north since killing their top ally, former President Ali Abdullah Saleh.
The rebels known as Houthis appear to be escalating their crackdown on any possible sign of rebellion among their one-time allies from Saleh’s party, the General People’s Congress. They are also shutting down the internet and tightening an already existing media blackout.
According to SABA, the official news agency now under control of the internationally-recognized government, the Houthis also blew up 20 houses in the northern province of Hajja and replaced the province’s governor who was a onetime Saleh associate.
The agency reported on Monday that the Houthis also arrested 49 people in Mahwet, another northern province in Yemen.
Dyson is playing left field and batting leadoff Monday against the Marlins, Bob Dutton of The Tacoma News Tribune reports.
After sitting out Sunday against a lefty, Dyson is back at the top of the order for the Mariners as they face right-handed hurler Tom Koehler. Dyson offers impressive speed as the leadoff man (4-for-4 on stolen bases), but he'll need to improve his on-base percentage (.283) if he wants to remain at the top of the lineup.
HAVANA — Cuba has opened up its first wholesale market in an economy dominated by government-run enterprises.
State-run newspaper Granma says the market is part of an ongoing effort to "reorganize" commerce on the communist island. The market will sell beans, beer, sugar, cigars and other basic staples for 20 to 30 per cent less than the products are sold throughout the country.
Since 2010, the government has authorized about 500,000 people to operate private businesses, and many of them have long-sought access to a wholesale marketplace. Their wait is not over. The government says the market known as the Mercabal is only open to 35 worker-owned co-operatives in Havana, at least for now.
The state is restoring funding for the Agriculture Sustainability Account by reversing a $1.4 million cut to Connecticut’s dairy farmers that was made in the October 2017 bipartisan, biennial state budget.
The Agricultural Sustainability Account, which was established under the Community Investment Act of 2005, provides grants to dairy farmers to offset the volatility of milk prices and ensure predictability in the dairy market.
“The Agricultural Sustainability Account provides a critical lifeline for Connecticut’s dairy farmers and their families,” Connecticut Department of Agriculture Commissioner Steven K. Reviczky said in a statement.
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Fashion Magazine Editors Do Not Want To Sit Next To Tiffany Trump At NYFW
At this point, anything with the name “Trump” attached to it is inherently toxic. Nothing drives that point home more than what took place during a New York Fashion Week show.
According to NYDailyNews, Donald’s baby girl was persona non-grata at a Philipp Plein show in NYC.
Empty seats next to Tiffany Trump. pic.twitter.com/axvYJAFupl — Christina Binkley (@BinkleyOnStyle) February 14, 2017
The Trump family better get used to this for the next four years and beyond.
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CAIRO, April 3 Average yields on Egypt's three-year bonds fell while seven-year treasury bond yields rose at an auction on Monday, data from the central bank showed.
Yields on the three-year bonds fell to an average of 17.198 percent from 17.204 percent at the most recent similar auction.
Yields on the seven-year bonds rose to 17.207 percent from 17.201 percent. (Reporting by Amina Ismail)
Meredith’s shake-up earlier this week has resulted in the exit of Family Circle Editor-in-Chief Linda Fears — and the shutdown of the print version of Siempre Mujer, its Hispanic women’s title, sources tell Media Ink.
Neither Fears nor Siempre Mujer Editor-in-Chief Jessica Torres returned calls, and the company is keeping mum on the specifics.
Siempre Mujer will be a digital-only publication, sources said.
The company did acknowledge a general cutback that saw 40 people — or about 1 percent of payroll — get pink-slipped.
“Today we … announced several organizational changes, including a number of promotions and new assignments,” the company said in a statement. “As part of these changes, approximately 40 of our colleagues — which represents about 1 percent of our workforce of approximately 3,800 — will be departing Meredith, half in New York and half across other company locations. We thank them for their service, and wish them the best in their future endeavors.”
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Wednesday said that sacrifices of the armed forces and civilians have improved the situation in the country, but there is still a lot of work to be done to reach durable peace.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Gen Bajwa visited Staff College in Quetta and addressed the officers and faculty in command.
Speaking on occasion, Gen Bajwa said that the country has to build upon the success achieved against terrorism due to sacrifices of the armed forces and civilians and has to ensure long-lasting peace.
Lauding the young officers of the Pak armed forces, Gen Bajwa said that the youth exerts all of its energies in implementing various operations and guaranteeing success.
COAS also visited Southern Command headquarters, while he was also briefed about the Pak-Afghan border protection, the Quetta safe city project and the Khushhal Balochistan project.
The home where police say Mark Richers was shot by his son.
The Lee County Sheriff's Office released the identity of the man who they believe was shot by his son Saturday morning in Denmark, Iowa.
In a press release, Sheriff Stacy Weber stated Mark Richers, 58, was in stable condition in University of Iowa Hospitals.
Weber stated that during the investigation, deputies discovered Richers was shot by his 13-year-old son. First responders found Richers with two gunshot wounds. He was flown to University of Iowa Hospitals in serious condition.
The son was charged with willful injury and was put in the Southeast Iowa Detention Center pending a court appearance.
Popular Yoruba actor, Adamola Olatunji with his pretty wife, Bukola, have decided to give back to the society by establishing a drama school that can give chance for other stars to grow.
The couple have been nurturing this plan for a long time and they have both been investing their resources into ensuring that the project comes to reality.
Thanks be to God as they have finally put finishing touches and have finally unveiled the school, DYNASTIES ARTS ACADEMY, which is located at plot3 road 1 ,bashorun estate, behind NNPC mega station, opposite isacbatudeen girls grammar school, general gas, akobo. Ibadan.
FARMERSBURG, Ind. (WTHI) – The Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office and Indiana State Police investigators are still looking for justice for 51-year-old Jeanette Benson.
Benson was murdered in 1981 in her Farmersburg home after returning from grocery shopping in Terre Haute.
Jeanette’s husband Emory, was at work in Terre Haute at the time.
Investigators say they’ve exhausted many leads over the last 36 years.
Unfortunately, they haven’t been able to develop sufficient information for an arrest.
However, Sheriff Clark Cottom says over time, relationships change.
He says it isn’t uncommon that someone with information could come forward to help bring closure to this senseless murder.
If you know of any information concerning Mrs. Benson’s murder, contact the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office at 812-268-4308 or the Indiana State Police at 765-653-4114.
News 10’s Lacey Clifton is speaking to Sullivan County Sheriff Clark Cottom about the case.
She’ll have more tonight on WTHI.
SAN MARCOS, Texas (AP) — Griffin Kinney scored 17 points with seven rebounds and Appalachian State upended Texas State 59-56 on Saturday night.
The Mountaineers (10-15, 5-7 Sun Belt Conference) trailed by one at intermission, but they stayed close early in the second half when a Kinney layup tied it 49-all with 7:35 to play. Shelby Adams’s jumper gave Texas State a 54-53 lead with 4:32 remaining. The Bobcats (14-11, 7-5) did not score a field goal after that as Kinney, Craig Hinton, Justin Forrest and Tyrell Johnson each made a single foul shot in the stretch to give the Mountaineers the edge.
Ronshad Shabazz added 15 points for Appalachian State. Forrest had eight points.
Nijal Pearson scored 14 points with four rebounds for the Bobcats, who have lost three straight. Tyler Blount added 10 points.
WASHINGTON (AP) — A new poll finds that most Americans don't like two things about the controversy over NFL protests during the national anthem. They think refusing to stand is disrespectful, and they disapprove of President Donald Trump's call for firing those players who don't stand.
The poll by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds 52 percent of Americans disapprove of professional athletes who protest by refusing to stand during the national anthem. Nearly the same number, 55 percent, disapprove of Trump's call for firing the players.
Roughly 31 percent said they approved of the protest, and the same number approves of Trump's call.
In the poll, African-Americans are far more likely to approve of the players' protests.
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SWATARA TOWNSHIP — Police are searching for a masked suspect accused of robbing a Marriott Residence Inn on the 4400 block of Lewis Road early Tuesday morning.
Swatara Township Police say the suspect, described as a black male wearing a mask, entered the hotel at 5:19 a.m., forced the clerk to open the cash register, and removed an undisclosed amount of cash. He then fled on foot, police say.
Officers searched the area with the assistance of a K9 team, but were unable to locate the suspect.
No weapon was displayed during the robbery, and no one was injured, according to police.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Swatara Township Police at (717) 564-2550 or submit an anonymous tip at SwataraPolice.org.
Now that a State of Emergency is in effect for Alabama, officials are urging people to take precaution and prepare now.
Alabama residents need to start prepping their homes now for Tropical Storm Nate. So far the storm has claimed the life of 22 people in Central America as it heads towards the United State.
According the American Red Cross, Alabamians are urged to build an emergency kit filled with supplies that will last three days.
The kit should include water, food, a flashlight and batteries, a first aid kit, medications and copies of important documents.
You should also create an evacuation plan for your home.
The Red Cross is also reminding people to keep pets, kids, elderly family or those with special needs in mind when creating their kits.
Also, filling up cars is suggested to avoid the hassle of fueling up if an evacuation is issued.
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Brazilian state authorities say at least 60 inmates have died during a prison riot in the northern state of Amazonas.
State public security secretary Sergio Fontes says it's the biggest prison massacre in the state's history.
And an unconfirmed number of inmates also escaped during the riot that extended from Monday morning to Tuesday afternoon.
Two of the biggest crime gangs of Brazil began fighting last year over control of several prisons and authorities in Amazonas believe that's the reason behind the first riot of 2017.
Gatewood is 13-for-36 (.361) with a home run, four doubles, five RBI, and 8:12 BB:K through 10 games with High-A Carolina.
Gatewood owns just a. 285 OBP in his minor-league career, but he is showing some major improvement in that area early this season, walking eight times in 10 games after reaching via the base on balls just 18 times in all in 126 games a year ago. Gatewood is also displaying the power that made him a first-round pick in 2014, so it appears things may be starting to finally come together for him at the plate.
April 10 Tivo Corp:
* Tivo Corp - on April 6, ISS issued recommendation to tivo’s stockholders that they should vote against transfer restrictions proposal
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Re: The clear way to help out the environment, June 10
The clear way to help out the environment, June 10
I’m glad to see increasing coverage of alternate-energy vehicles. In his review of the 2018 Honda Clarity, Sami Haj-Assaad writes that the hydrogen-powered car offers the “driving experience of being in a normal vehicle.”
How is a car that you can’t buy, and that you can neither refuel at the hundreds of thousands of gasoline stations worldwide nor the trillions of electrical outlets worldwide, anything like normal?
Electric vehicles can be charged overnight at home, just as you charge your smartphone. Hydrogen-powered cars may be almost as bad for the environment as the normal gas guzzler, since hydrogen has first to be extracted from some chemical compound, then compressed, then shipped to the (not yet built) hydrogen fuelling station, pumped into underground storage and then pumped into your car — all of which takes energy.
Two men have been arrested for allegedly robbing nine Fresno liquor and convenience stores at gunpoint in an 18-hour period, Fresno police Chief Jerry Dyer said. Fresno police Lt.
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A hotline and online complaint form has been launched in regards to the state's investigation into Michigan State University.
The Attorney General's office is encouraging anyone who may have information related to MSU, its handling of Larry Nassar or other related matters to reach out one of three ways.
Online at www.michigan.gov/msuinvestigation
Email: msuinvestigation@michigan.gov
Phone: 844-324-3374
The hotline will be open Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The online complaint form and email address are available 24/7.
Kylian Mbappe is ready to discuss his future with Monaco's hierarchy amid continued interest from Real Madrid and Arsenal, according to reports in France.
The 18-year-old admitted he could leave the Ligue 1 club following his appearance in France's 3-2 win over England on Tuesday night.
"I’m going to go away with my family and we’ll think about what’s going to happen," Mbappe told reporters following France's victory.
"We have to sort it out, see what happens with the club too, because I’m under contract with the club. I’m not free. But we will see what happens."
President Donald Trump has approved a major disaster for parts of Maine that were severely damaged by a pair of winter storms in March.
The first storm was a nor’easter that whipped the region with strong winds and caused coastal flooding at high tide on March. Less than a week later, a second nor’easter pummeled the region with as much as 19 inches of snow.
The declaration by the president allows federal funding to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts.
Officials say federal funding is available to governments and some private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repairs in York County. Federal funds are also available for hazard mitigation measures statewide.
2 men shot in West Englewood
Two men were shot Monday night in the West Englewood neighborhood on the South Side.
The two men, ages 26 and 27, were standing on the sidewalk at 10:14 p.m. in the 2000 block of West 69th Place when they heard shots and felt pain, according to Chicago Police.
The younger man was shot in the left leg, and the older man was shot in the right leg, police said. They both were taken to Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, where their conditions stabilized.
April 24 (Reuters) - Chipmaker Texas Instruments Inc’s profit rose 37 percent in the first three months of the year, driven by higher sales of semiconductors used in cars and industrial machinery.
TI said on Tuesday first-quarter net income rose to $1.37 billion or $1.35 per share, from $997 million or 97 cents per share a year earlier.
First-quarter earnings per share included 14 cents in tax-related benefits.
Dallas-based TI’s revenue rose 11.4 percent to $3.79 billion. (Reporting by Muvija M and Sonam Rai in Bengaluru; Editing by Sai Sachin Ravikumar)
Ekiti Governorship Poll: APC Inaugurates Screening, Appeal Committees
The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday inaugurated the Party’s screening and appeal committees for aspirants contesting the May 5 primary election to elect the Party’s flagbearer for the 2018 Ekiti governorship election. The Party’s National Organising Secretary, Sen. Osita Izunaso who inaugurated the committees said the screenings were mandatory for all aspirants. He charged […]
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Brian Stann has been around as many greats have competed inside the Octagon.
But the fighter-turned-analysis believes right now, the best of all-time is competing.
And he is UFC flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson.
Over the weekend, “Mighty Mouse” scored another convincing win, defending his title for a 10th time to tie Anderson Silva for the all-time record. He submitted Wilson Reis in the main event of UFC on FOX 24, becoming the first fighter to do so.
“In my eyes he is,” Stann said. “I don’t think we’ve ever seen anyone as technically proficient as him. And I’ve watched all the tape. To stay this focused and this dedicated this long is unheard of. It has taken time to get the respect from the fans. Finally, this crowd, he owned it.”
The City of Joliet blocked off Highland Park Drive from Cass Street (Route 30) to Longwood Drive to all traffic for emergency storm sewer repair work, which began yesterday. The road will remain closed until further notice. It is anticipated that the repairs may be completed by June 8, 2018. Drivers are advised to seek alternate routes when traveling in the area.
For additional information contact the City of Joliet Department of Public Works at 815-724-4200.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Shenzhen MinDe Electronics Technology Ltd :
* Says it plans to inject capital of 10 million yuan into a Shenzhen-based tech firm, in exchange for 10 percent stake
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SACRAMENTO (AP) _ These California lotteries were drawn Monday:
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It is a sad commentary that President Trump and his supporters are making such a controversy over some professional football players failing to stand for the national anthem, stating that such actions are a disgrace and show a complete lack of patriotism and loyalty to our country, while Trump and his followers seemingly show a complete disregard for the Constitution of the United States of America.
Trump is being investigated for the possible commission of actions, and/or crimes, which serve to undermine the integrity of our national voting system.
It is incredible that he has this unrestrained power — unrestrained because the Republicans, who control the House and Senate, will not exercise their authority to curtail him.
It does not require high intellect to understand that someone under investigation should not be allowed to view the evidence compiled during an ongoing and incomplete investigation about them.
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An urgent alarm has been sounded on open-door helicopter flights after the FAA put them on hold until they could review their rules. The hold follows the fatal helicopter crash in New York last week. The I-Team's Pei-Sze Cheng reports. (Published 44 minutes ago)
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I have about had it with this fanbase. I guess it may be time for me to turn on the saints. But what's really gonna turn me against them is the fact that I cannot co-exist with fans who want what cannot happenL a 200 yard limiting defense that is suffocating. And because of that, I may just need to move on maybe just quit the NFL altogether but my fantasy league keeps me from doing that. But if it's hard I may have no choice.
I do believe my time as a saints fan has wore its welcome.
I was Brees first fan not a saints first fan. The number one reason for watching the saints is offense and the fans can't see it's lacking.
As I said I held this team to a higher standing than the mavericks because of having a top QB.
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Uber Technologies is in preliminary talks with rival Careem to combine their Middle Eastern ride-hailing services, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday, citing three people familiar with the matter.
The companies have discussed several potential deal structures and under one of them, Careem's current leaders would manage the new combined business while retaining one or both of the companies' local brands, and another proposal would be Uber acquiring the Middle East ride-hailing app, the report added.
In discussions with Careem, Uber has said that it would need to own more than half of the combined company, if not buy Careem outright, according to the report.
Uber and Careem did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
The 25-year-old fitness instructor may be back home in England while her fiancé leads the charge in Russia, but she’s been showing plenty of support for her beau on social media.
Katie, who is currently heavily pregnant with their second child, took to Instagram to voice her pride after Kane scored the first goal of the match to put England 1-0 up, a score which stood until the 93rd minute when Y. Mina equalised.
Snapping a picture of her husband-to-be on the TV screen, she wrote: “#ballsofsteel” and added his initial in pink letters.
After penalties against Colombia in Moscow resulted in a historic win for the Three Lions, the posted another ecstatic shot of Kane celebrating by embracing fellow England ace John Stones.
“Yes boys!” she exclaimed, adding several elated raised hands emojis.
Drilling during Sabina Gold and Silver’s (TSX: SBB) spring exploration program has extended mineralization 300 metres down plunge of the Back River project’s existing resources in southwestern Nunavut. Drill hole 17GSE513 stepped out about 300 metres down plunge of the...
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Brazilian Foreign Minister Aloysio Nunes speaks during a news conference at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Asuncion, Paraguay March 27, 2017. REUTERS/Jorge Adorno
BRASILIA The Brazilian government on Tuesday called the plan for a constituent assembly announced by the president of neighbouring Venezuela a "coup" to change the country's political rules to his liking.
"President Nicholas Maduro’s proposal for a constituent assembly is a coup d’état. It is another break with democracy, violating the country’s constitution," Brazilian Foreign Minister Aloysio Nunes said in a statement posted on Facebook.
Nunes said social organizations controlled by Maduro would elect the constituents and draw up a constitution "as he wants it."
(Reporting by Anthony Boadle; Editing by Peter Cooney)
Antonio Villaraigosa with Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer after a press conference outside the police department on May 29. María G. Ortiz-Briones mortizbriones@vidaenelvalle.com
[India], December 12 (ANI): A major fire broke out at a biscuit company in LB Nagar in Hyderabad early this morning.
The fire tenders immediately rushed to the spot and doused the flames.
No injuries or causalities have been reported yet.
More details are awaited. (ANI)
May 3 NiSource Inc
* NiSource - Now expect to deliver 2017 non-gaap net operating earnings in upper half of guidance range of $1.12 to $1.18 per share
* NiSource reports first quarter 2017 earnings
* Q1 Non-Gaap operating earnings per share $0.71
* Q1 Gaap earnings per share $0.65
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.67 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* NiSource expects to grow its net operating earnings per share (non-gaap) and dividend at 5 to 7 percent annually through 2020
* Now expect to deliver 2017 non-gaap net operating earnings in upper half of guidance range of $1.12 to $1.18 per share
* Remains on track to complete $1.6 to $1.7 billion of planned utility infrastructure investments in 2017
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“We are ready to turn the new space over to Vilas County,” courthouse addition project manager Eric Engstrom of the Samuels Group reported “and are looking at the date of August 24th.”
They will start meeting with county departments set to move into the $11 million addition focusing on the second floor which will be completed first. Final landscaping is underway with paving of the entry location and east exit. All visitors and staff will be using the new main entrance for the next couple of months.
number of change orders were approved to be paid from the contingency account which will leave an estimated $56,000.
Demolition and removal of the east wing housing mostly Social Services is included in the project cost. When finished, all county departments will be housed in the same campus to provide services to the public. The firm of Potter Lawson were the design engineers for the addition.
If you own real estate worth over 1.3 million euros, you may have to pay an extra tax worth between 0.5 and 1.5 percent of the total value. The figure applies to the cash you invested yourself: if you buy a property worth 2 million but borrowing 1 million at the same time, the net property value is calculated at 1 million and you won't have to cough up the tax. Most Belgians with a holiday home in France won't be affected, as the threshold is quite elevated.
Brett Brown has been head coach of the Philadelphia 76ers throughout the whole process, is the the right man to lead the 76ers into the future? Brett Brown has, surprisingly, lasted this long with the Philadelphia 76ers. I, for one, thought he would've been let go after the disastrous 10-72 season.
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SACRAMENTO (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday evening's drawing of the California Lottery's "Daily Derby" game were:
1st:4 Big Ben-2nd:6 Whirl Win-3rd:10 Solid Gold, Race Time: 1:49.90
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¶ To win the grand prize, ticket-holders must match in exact order the winning race time and the first, second and third place horses. Lesser prizes are given to ticket-holders who correctly match other horses or race times.
April 12 National Grid Plc:
* Update on timing impacts for fiscal year 2016/17
* Updates its 2016/17 technical guidance for timing impacts ahead of entering closed period on 18 april 2017.
* Group expects headline full-year results to reflect higher favourable timing in both its uk and us businesses
* Over-Recoveries primarily relate to out-turn electricity and gas volumes being different to anticipated volumes (e.g. Due to weather)
* Additionally, us over-recoveries also benefit from mandated state level collections.
* Net benefit to earnings per share in 2016/17 from timing is now expected to be approximately 5p higher than previously estimated
* Timing has no impact on long-term performance and this incremental benefit will be returned to customers in future years. Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom: +91 80 6749 1136)
Rep. Jim Himes said Monday that he would not block the spending bill over protections for special counsel Robert Mueller.
“I’m not a fan of saying I’m going to shut down the government if I don’t get what I want,” Mr. Himes, Connecticut Democrat, said on CNN.
He was asked whether Democrats should demand Congress pass something to protect special counsel Robert Mueller from possibly being fired, and threatened to withhold their support from the upcoming spending bill. Mr. Himes said that he would not take that route, but did urge people to pressure their congressmen to act on Mr. Mueller’s behalf.
“This is a time where the American people need to demand of their reps that they protect Bob Mueller,” Mr. Himes said.
The current spending bill runs out on Friday.
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EFFINGHAM, Ill. (WAND) - State police have named the 70-year-old man who lost his life in a crash near Effingham.
Troopers say George William Stillman, a man from St. Charles, Mo., was behind the wheel on Wednesday morning. He was driving westbound on Interstate 70 when he decided to make a U-turn to the eastbound side.
A press release says Stillman lost control of his Ford F-150 and went into a ditch on the south side of the highway, then overturned several times and ended up getting completely ejected. The Effingham County Coroner pronounced him dead at the scene.
ISP was called to Interstate 70 at mile marker 91. That's about 1 mile west of Effingham.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Students who were defrauded by Corinthian Colleges are claiming in court that the Education Department has illegally obtained and used their earnings data in order to limit their student loan relief.
A group of former Corinthian students are making the claim in a motion filed over the weekend in federal court in California.
The Education Department announced in December that it will use earnings data in order to determine how much of federal loans to forgive for students of the now defunct for-profit school.
The motion claims that the agency "secretly and illegally co-opted Social Security data." Attorneys with the Project on Predatory Student Lending at Harvard University say the agency should have notified students that it would use their data.
The Education Department declined to comment on pending litigation.
Gardai in Wexford are calling for more resources, particularly in rural areas.
The call comes in the wake of an assault on one of their members in Blackwater last week.
The annual GRA Conference is taking place for the second day in Wexford.
Garda Derek Campion says it seems that calls for more resources are falling on deaf ears.
Last weeks incident in Blackwater highlights the seriousness of the situation according to Garda Campion.
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U.S. President Donald Trump was coy Friday when asked what he meant by his "calm before the storm" comment with military officials Thursday. Trump was asked the question in the Oval Office while signing a National Manufacturing Day proclamation.
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The government's promise to parents of 30 hours of free childcare appears to be in danger after one in five nurseries warned they would not take part in the scheme.
More than a fifth of full daycare nurseries (22%) say they will not be, or are unlikely to take part in the government scheme, according to a new survey by the National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA).
Under the government's plan intends to double the number of free childcare hours for three and four-year-olds in England in Autumn this year.
But nursery owners fear they will lose money and if large numbers refuse to take part - as the NDNA survey indicates - demand will exceed supply.
Purnima Tanuku, the NDNA's chief executive, said: "There is no such thing as 'free' childcare - parents, nurseries and their staff are all paying for this.
"It is time the government stopped promising parents 'free' childcare hours unless they are prepared to invest the money needed. This manifesto promise is in real danger of failure."
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nominations were announced this week! And once again The Cars have been nominated! One of the greatest bands from the Boston area…and let’s face it; there have been many greats from this region. The J. Geils Band, Aerosmith, Boston, The Cars and Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch! Well mostly great bands! j/k 😉
I urge you to vote, and vote often; for the band that paved the way for many New Wave & Pop bands. They’ve released many great songs from their vaults in the years since they broke up…every one a beaming gem! Check ’em out and then VOTE!
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BERLIN >> Chancellor Angela Merkel’s conservatives and the center-left Social Democrats are nudging closer to a coalition agreement after reaching new compromises on infrastructure, environment and other issues.
The two sides have set Sunday as a deadline to wrap up their negotiations, though they’ve budgeted two extra days for talks that they’re widely expected to use.
The dpa news agency reported Friday that following an earlier agreement on migration, pensions and education, the two sides have reached consensus on expanding Germany’s infrastructure for electric cars, health care financing, and tax benefits to promote research and development.
If a coalition agreement is reached, the Social Democrats’ membership still needs to approve it. A rejection would leave a minority government or fresh elections as the only viable options.
An absolutely adorable trio of baby raccoon hilariously pushed, pulled and nipped at each other while competing for a turn to play on the wheel of a bicycle that was hanging from an exterior brick wall.
Fred Warner | LB | BYU
Height | 6-3
Weight | 230
Class | Senior
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A highly touted recruit who drew interest from some of the bigger powerhouse programs in the west, Warner is one of the fastest-rising names in this year’s deep linebacker class. A versatile, athletic defender with ideal physical tools, Warner is a sleeper prospect who is waking up a national audience.
A highly productive player with great instincts, Warner racked up 31 tackles for loss over the past three seasons for the Cougars, to go along with seven interceptions and 13 pass breakups over his four-year career. Don’t be surprised if he comes off the board earlier than many expect.
Current draft projection: Day 3
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Spend the evening with Mary Roach at Science on Tap!
How is a wedding gown like a bomb suit? Why are shrimp more dangerous to sailors than sharks? Find out on Thursday, September 28 when Mary Roach discusses her new book, Grunt: The Curious Science of Humans at War. America’s favorite science writer uses humor and compassion as she tackles how science is trying to conquer a soldier’s most challenging adversaries and answers questions not found in any other book in the military.
Date: Thursday, September 28
Time: 6:00 p.m. social hour, 7:00 p.m. presentation, 8:00 p.m. book signing
Where: Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W. Wells Street
Cost: $20
More info: www.mpm.edu/scienceontap
Cash bar available. Ticket includes admission after 5:00 p.m. to First Floor exhibits only. Recommended for ages 14+.
The Bayou Portage Bridge is stuck in the down position, causing a backup for evacuating boaters. (Photo source: WLOX)
The cities of Biloxi, Long Beach, and Pass Christian have ordered mandatory evacuations of their harbors as the threat of Tropical Storm Nate moves closer. Issues with a bridge are causing problems for some people looking to move their boats to safety.
The Bayou Portage Bridge is stuck in the down position, causing a backup for evacuating boaters.
At least a dozen boats are starting to line up in hopes of evacuation. They'll have to wait for the bridge to be repaired to go any further. pic.twitter.com/9yUWpH1Puv — Victor Williams (@VictorWLOX) October 6, 2017
Bridge operators tell us the problem appears to be electrical. They’re working to make repairs, but it’s unclear how long they will take.
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HOUSTON — Employees at Houston Wire and Cable showed their patriotism reciting the “Pledge of Allegiance” on April 18, 2017. CW39 and Beltone are bringing patriotism back to the morning show – with a daily recitation of The Pledge of Allegiance! We want to get our awesome viewers involved by inviting them do The Pledge of Allegiance on the morning show. To recommend a group or organization to say the pledge, please email cw39pledges@tribunemedia.com.
The Polk County Jail releases the arrest reports in the mornings during the week. Click on the link below to view the file in PDF format.
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SYDNEY—Westfield Corp., the Australia-based company that operates U.S. shopping malls including at the World Trade Center in New York, said Tuesday it has agreed to a takeover by European property company Unibail-Rodamco valuing it at 20.8 billion Australian dollars (US$15.7 billion).
The deal, which would offer Westfield shareholders a combination of cash and shares in Unibail-Rodamco, values Westfield shares at US$7.55 each, or A$10.01, representing a nearly 18% premium to Westfield’s most recent share price of A$8.50. Trading...
Holiday barbecues and picnics are celebrated Fourth of July traditions, part of a summer of fun. But food poisoning can take some of the sparkle out of the holiday.
The illnesses are brought on by undercooked meat, foods that stay out in the heat too long and dirty hands that spread contamination, health officials warned. Symptoms of food poisoning include stomach pain, vomiting and diarrhea, all of which can start hours or days after eating something contaminated. Most healthy people recover from symptoms within a few hours or days without treatment, but foodborne illness can be severe and even life-threatening in older adults, infants and young children, pregnant women and individuals with weakened immune systems.
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A marimba-playing robot with four arms and eight sticks is writing and playing its own compositions in a lab at the Georgia Institute of Technology. The pieces are generated using artificial intelligence and deep learning.
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A fire has broken out at the rear of the Tesco store in Leatherhead .
Surrey Fire and Rescue Service tweeted at 3.20pm on Monday (December 11) to say it is in attendance at the site in Oxshott Road.
Crews from Leatherhead and Epsom have been despatched and an update from the fire service states that crews are "carrying out "firefighting operations to extinguish the fire".
The Environment Agency has been informed of the incident.
We will be bringing you live updates of this incident as it develops.
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A proposed shake-up of Novato's city administration positions and roles will go before the City Council for consideration on Tuesday. With the recent vacancy of three administrative positions, staff is seeking to eliminate three positions and add four others, including a second assistant city manager position.
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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) — An official has quit the Republican National Committee over the GOP’s support of Alabama Republican Senate candidate Roy Moore, who faces accusations of sexual assault and harassment.
Joyce Simmons, the GOP national committeewoman from Nebraska, emailed the 168-member governing body Monday to inform them that she had tendered her resignation. She writes: “I strongly disagree with the recent RNC financial support directed to the Alabama Republican Party for use in the Roy Moore race.”
Simmons adds that she wishes she could have continued her service “to the national Republican Party that I used to know well.’
The RNC had pulled support from Moore after the allegations surfaced against him last month. But the organization re-entered the race once President Donald Trump endorsed Moore, citing the need for a Republican in the seat.
US-led coalition Syria strikes kill 20 civilians: monitor
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Susan Bro speaks out on person who killed her daughter, Heather Heyer, in Charlottesville, VA, saying she should maybe thank him for opening a national forum, but she can't because she would rather have her child.
March 28 Wooridul Huebrain Ltd :
* Says it will sell entire 260,000 shares of With Pharm for 1.43 billion won
* Says it will hold 0 percent stake in With Pharm after the transaction
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Actress Bella Thorne made a shocking revelation to her fans on social media.
The former Disney star revealed on Twitter on Friday that she was molested.
A cyber-troll wrote the actress, “What did Disney do to this girl?! I think she was molested?”
The 20 year old candidly responded, “Yeah I was. So it wasn’t Disney.”
The startling revelation stunned fans.
One user said, “The comments on here disgust me. Bella you’re a beautiful human, you are deserving of all the love and happiness in the world. Keep being yourself, you’re doing great, you’re great! Stay strong❤️.”
Another penned their support, “Im so sorry for hearing that:( never forget that i always support you.”
The tweet has been shared nearly 3,000 times.
Thorne followed up with another Twitter post writing, “The world can be a sick place sometimes :/”
She did not identify when the alleged molestation happened or name the accused molestor.
As the Dow Jones industrial average dragged stocks down 666 points on Friday in an ominous end to the worst week for stocks in two years, CNBC's Jim Cramer wanted to vet the upside.
After months of an endless bull rally where it seemed like stocks could only go up, not down, Cramer was not surprised to see the market's first tangible decline spark sheer panic.
"I'm not disputing for one moment that today was anything but plum ugly, but let's put a huge caveat in here. The absolute numbers for this decline may sound big. Hey, there was a time back in 1987 ... where a down-500-point day was a crash," the "Mad Money" host said.
"But here's the thing: the absolute numbers, they don't matter. Only the percentages are important," he said.
When the Dow lost 500 points in 1987, it was a 22 percent decline. But this market's 666-point nosedive only amounted to a 2.5 percent decline — still "awful," but not a crash, Cramer said.
Real Madrid's defence will have their work cut out if Bayern Munich's deadly striker Robert Lewandowski returns from injury to face them at the Bernabeu tomorrow morning (Singapore time).
Real are 2-1 up from the first leg of the Champions League quarter-final, which the Polish hitman missed with the shoulder injury that also kept him out of Bayern's 0-0 draw at Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga on Saturday.
However, Lewandowski trained on Sunday and is poised to return as Bayern look for goals against a Real side that have kept only one clean sheet in their last 12 games.
"I'm fine. I'm very pleased I was able to take part in training today. Everything's okay," said the 28-year-old, who is Bayern's top-scorer with 38 goals in 40 games in all competitions this term.
Bayern centre backs Mats Hummels and Jerome Boateng face a race against time to be fit.
Tomorrow, I am going to take AVC offline to show the FCC what the Internet will look like if they repeal the Net Neutrality rules.
It is part of a collective action called Break The Internet.
If you want to join me in this protest, you can get what you need here.
Hopefully, the Verizon shill who runs the FCC will get the message.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has upheld a challenged practice that is used to invalidate patents without the involvement of federal courts.
The justices on Tuesday rejected a bid to strike down a process established by Congress in 2011 to speed up patent reviews.
The justices voted 7-2 in favor of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s patent review process. It has been used to invalidate hundreds of patents since it was established in 2012.
Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Neil Gorsuch dissented.
A hazard alert message has been issued after a wildfire broke out near the community of Wawona.The fire has charred more than 400 acres and is currently burning in a very remote area.While the risk of evacuation is low residents and visitors are encouraged to make appropriate preparations.The cause of the fire is unknown but several lightning strike fires have popped up over the past week.
An 18-year-old learner rider, who was among a group of more than 10, has been caught riding 181km/h in a 80km/h zone.
Police have appealed for anyone who might have filmed the speedster to contact police after he was caught doing more than 100km/h over the limit.
The Ringwood man was riding along Springvale Road about 12.20am on Saturday morning when he was nabbed.
The Cardinia Highway Patrol officers impounded the motorbike for 30 days at a cost of $878.50.
The man will be summonsed to appear at the Dandenong Magistrates Court.
He is expected to be charged with multiple offences including driving in a dangerous manner, driving at a dangerous speed and careless driving.
Anyone who witnessed the group of motorbikes, and has dash cam footage or registrations is urged to contact Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000.
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The New Brunswick government is advising residents that only the Jemseg area on the St. John River is expected to have water levels above the flood stage this week.
Other parts of the province are expected to have water levels below the flood stage, even with Environment Canada forecasting about 10 mm of rain for Thursday and a mix of rain and snow for Friday.
The province also says in a news release that water on the Mathilda Road in Middle River, N.B., (near Bathurst) has receded and been diverted. The road was closed after flooding on Saturday, but is now expected to be reopened to traffic.
Residents living near waterways are asked to be mindful because conditions can change quickly. As well, residents are advised that the banks of waterways can be dangerous and the water is cold and swift with the current sometimes carrying debris.
CHICAGO (AP) - A state lawmaker from Chicago has announced a plan to raise Illinois' minimum wage to $15 by 2022.
Democratic Rep. Will Guzzardi told reporters Monday he'll file legislation within days to incrementally increase the rate over five years. The first hike would bring the $8.25 rate to $9 by 2018. Guzzardi says it'll improve Illinois' business climate and the plan will include tax help for small businesses.
But business groups remain opposed, saying raising the minimum wage increases the cost of doing business, among other things. The bill's fate is also unclear amid a two-year budget impasse that's overshadowed other issues in Springfield.
The bill is among several recent Illinois legislative attempts to raise the wage.
New laws in New York and California will gradually raise the wage to $15.
Honoring those who gave their all fighting for our freedom shouldn’t be limited to one day. The Heritage Shores Military Club makes that their mission all year long. The President of the Heritage Shores Military Club, Phil Clark; and Concert Coordinator, Tommy Myslow join us to talk about their organization. Their next Military concert will be the USCG Concert Band. The show is at 7 p.m. June 7th at Woodbridge High School.
The new design is the first known CPD badge, a replica of the one worn by Officer Edwards when he was killed in the line of duty in 1907. The CPD has existed since 1867, several days after Cheyenne itself was founded as a city.
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Participants will experience a 60-minute yoga flow and meditation practice with an overarching theme of balance: connecting breath, awareness and movement. In celebratory spirit and exploration of vitality, this event will conclude with a matcha tea lattee bar allowing participants to replenish and share their residual energy. June 9 at 5 pm. $15, tickets at eventbrite.ca.
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We have a tremendous episode of The Download! On tonight’s show, Justin welcomes Senior EPA advisor Cameron Davis and Josh Ellis from the Metropolitan Planning Council to explain how emerging federal policy will impact the Great Lakes, we reload yet another crazy week in news with journalist Craig Newman and WGN-TV reporter Randi Belisomo, human rights advocate Kerry Kennedy tells us about the Midwest debut of “Speak Truth to Power,” a major photographic exhibition based on her book “Speak Truth to Power: Human Rights Defenders Who Are Changing Our World” and we end the show with a visit from the one and only Mavis Staples. Mavis!!
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According to his biography, the jazz musician "set the multiplication tables to music" as musical director for the educational cartoon series between 1973 and 1985.
A musician whose songs helped teach children on ABC's Schoolhouse Rock has died.
His son, Chris, says 94-year-old Bob Dorough died of natural causes Monday at his home in Mount Bethel, Pa.
According to his biography, the jazz musician "set the multiplication tables to music" as musical director for the educational cartoon series between 1973 and 1985. It was revived from 1993 to 1999.
He also wrote the song "Devil May Care," which jazz great Miles Davis recorded as an instrumental version.
Dorough was born in Arkansas and raised in Texas. He headed to New York City after graduating from the University of North Texas in 1949. He eventually settled in Pennsylvania.
A funeral is tentatively scheduled for Monday in Mount Bethel.
Cirque du Soleil is making a return to Belfast next year.
Having thrilled more than 5 million people worldwide since the show premiered in Montreal in 2009, 'OVO' has embarked on a new journey giving more people in Northern Ireland the opportunity to enjoy a Cirque du Soleil show in their own town.
The production will be presented at The SSE Arena, Belfast from October 17th to October 21st for 6 performances. These shows are part of a European tour that began in Switzerland in October 2017.
Tickets on-sale: Friday 15th December
Tickets for the general public will be available starting Friday 15th October at 9am via: www.cirquedusoleil.com/ovo and also:
The SSE Arena, Belfast Box Office: Tel. 028 90 739074
Book On Line: www.ssearenabelfast.com
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. — Coast Guard officials say a terminal at the Port of Charleston in South Carolina has been evacuated because of a claim about a threat aboard a ship.
Coast Guard Sector Charleston commander Capt. Greg Stump told WCIV-TV that employees were evacuated Wednesday night and a portion of the Cooper River has been closed.
Stump said a YouTube conspiracy theorist reported a suspected threat aboard a container ship in the port. He said authorities are investigating out of caution.
The commander said the threat is more to the vessel than public safety. No further details were available.
NEW BRITAIN, Conn. (AP) — New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart is making it official, announcing she’s seeking the Republican party’s endorsement for governor.
The 30-year-old declared her candidacy at Central Connecticut State University on Monday, underscoring her intention to run as a candidate with “a fresh voice” who can relate to younger people and appeal to a broad range of voters.
Stewart, who began exploring a run in January, is the latest candidate to jump into the crowded field for governor. Democratic Gov. Dannel P. Malloy is not seeking re-election.
Stewart says she partly decided to run because she has “not been convinced that there is a candidate for governor who actually appeals beyond the traditional Republican areas” and can help Republicans win other seats.
Stewart was first elected mayor in 2013 at age 26.
April 6 Pepper Group Ltd
* Confirmed that discussions with spanish bank, banco popular to form a 50-50 JV have formally ceased
* As a result, agreements between pepper group and banco popular are no longer legally binding.
* Is committed to its existing consumer finance business in spain and is confident of outlook for that business on a standalone basis
* It was agreed that it was in best interests of both parties not to proceed with joint venture due to a change in strategic priorities
* Terminated joint venture to pursue opportunities in unsecured consumer finance market together Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) -- University of Texas officials are inviting companies to submit proposals to build and operate an on-campus basketball facility to replace the 40-year old Frank Erwin Center.
School officials want a public-private partnership with minimal financial investment from the school. The arena would also be available for concerts and other public events.
The Erwin Center will eventually be demolished to make room for the expanding campus medical school. School officials said they want bids from companies with experience working with universities and building facilities that cost $350 million to $450 million at a minimum.
The announcement did not say how many seats school officials want it to have. The Erwin Center holds close to 16,500 for basketball.
ENGLEHART (Staff/Special) – A total of $3,250 in fines were levied against four Englehart-area anglers who pleaded guilty in two separate incidents to fishing offences. Charges in both cases followed…
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PNG's new lands minister says his department is corrupt from top to bottom, and cleansing it will be one of his most important tasks.
Justin Tkatchenko has been handed the lands and physical planning portfolio in Prime Minister Peter O'Neill's new cabinet.
He developed something of a "can-do" persona in his previous role as Sports Minister, which included over-seeing the successful staging of the Pacific Games in Port Moresby in 2015.
Addressing corruption in the Lands Department, stopping the theft of public land and cancelling controversial agricultural business leases are now his top priorities.
Mr Tkatchenko says he sees his new position as a "blessing".
FILE PHOTO: A U.S. Air Force B-1B bomber (R) flies over Osan Air Base in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, September 13, 2016. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji/File photo
SEOUL Two U.S. B-1B bombers were deployed over the Korean peninsula on Monday during a joint drill with South Korea's air force, South Korea's ministry said.
South Korean Defence Ministry spokesman Moon Sang-gyun told a briefing that the deployment of U.S. bombers was part of efforts to deter provocation by North Korea and respond to threats posed by the North's nuclear and missile programmes.
Moon did not give any further details.
(Reporting by Ju-min Park and Jack Kim; Editing by Paul Tait)
May 2 FG Future:
* Says FY 2016 net profit of 4.83 billion roubles ($84.82 million) versus loss of 6.21 billion roubles year ago
* FY 2016 loss from pension activity 9.56 billion roubles versus loss of 8.65 billion roubles year ago Source text: bit.ly/2p3paiJ Further company coverage: ($1 = 56.9473 roubles) (Gdynia Newsroom)
Beautifully restored, this remarquable property offers 484m² of living space on three levels.A classic 1900 bourgeois house, boasting the charm beautiful wooden floors, stairs and period woodwork, a fireplace, all associated with generous volumes and intense brightness to all floors.This chambre d'hôtes is comprised of an beautiful entrance hall, double reception room, dining room, fitted kitchen. A garden-level appartement, studio and six beautifully furnished en suite bedrooms. Beautiful secluded, walled garden.An ideal location in the heart of the city or Rochefort. Close to transports, schools, cultural centers & shops.Located 50m from Place Colbert, the property is sold furnished and has an exceptional filling rate throughout the year as a chambre d'hôtes.
Firefighters rescue 8 people trapped in Gold Coast elevator
Chicago firefighters rescued eight people stuck in an elevator Sunday evening in the Gold Coast neighborhood on the North Side.
Firefighters responded about 5 p.m. to the elevator in a high-rise apartment building in the 400 block of East Erie Street, according to Fire Media Affairs. The eight people were struck in the elevator when it stopped near the second floor adjacent to a parking garage.
It took about three hours for responders to get all eight people out, because firefighters had to repel down the elevator shaft in order to get to them, a department spokesman said. Each person was connected to a firefighter and brought out one at a time through the roof.
No one was injured, and the cause of the elevator stopping was unknown, the spokesman said.
White Butte RCMP were at the scene of a sudden death complaint Monday afternoon.
The incident apparently took place on a grid road near Highway 6 north of Regina.
RCMP are asking the public to stay away from the area.
Road detours may be in place.
No other information is available at this time.
Our real asset
About 69 percent of Pakistan’s overall population comprises young people. Our youth are the country’s real asset and the government should take relevant steps to invest in them.
They have the required will power and determination for steering the country out of troubled waters. We just need to realise and tap the full potential of these talented people.
Saad Riaz
Mardan
Kano State Hisbah Board says it arrested no fewer than 94 beggars in Kano metropolis last month for allegedly violating the law banning street begging in the state.
Malam Dahiru Nuhu , the officer in charge of Anti-Begging Unit of the Board, disclosed this while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria on Saturday in Kano.
Nuhu said that the suspects were arrested during different raids in the metropolis, adding that 24 of them were children, while 70 were adults.
He said the arrests were carried out in areas around motor parks and restaurants but were however released and warned after confirming that they were first time offenders.
Nuhu urged people to shun begging but instead, use their hands to better their livelihood.
NAN reports that violation of the law banning street begging in the state attracts a minimum of three months jail term if convicted.
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Wichita State Throttles Bradley 100-66
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Landry Shamet and Darral Willis Jr. each scored 15 points to lead Wichita State to a 100-66 thrashing of Bradley on Sunday in a game where 16 Shockers got playing time.
The game was never in doubt as Wichita State (12-3, 2-0) grabbed a 13-0 lead capped by back-to-back 3s by Markis McDuffie and Shamet.
A pair of Callum Barker free throws for Bradley made it 18-11 marking the last time the Braves would face a single-digit deficit. Austin Reaves’ 3 with 12:50 left before halftime made it 21-11 and the rout was on.
The Shockers proceeded to outscore Bradley 30-18 before halftime and led 51-29 at intermission.
Reaves finished with 14 points, shooting 4 for 4 from 3-point range. McDuffie scored 13 points and Rauno Nurger 10.
Darrell Brown led Bradley (6-9, 1-1) with 12 points and Nate Kennell had 10.
Don’t let the winter weather deter you from turning out for the Kelly Gang’s 13th annual charity fundraiser at Michael’s Restaurant on Wednesday (March 15).
“You don’t have to be a Kelly to turn out to support this year’s charity, Concern Worldwide,” said Kelly Gang president Ed Kelly.
He urges partygoers to bring their checkbooks for a charity auction. Among the items up for grabs: two tickets and a backstage pass to “Sunset Boulevard” starring Glenn Close, plus dinner for two at nearby Broadway Langan’s, provided by owner Des O’Brien. The Kelly Gang first convened there 18 years ago.
Also being auctioned off: a mission patch and NASA pin that flew with NASA astronaut Scott Kelly on his yearlong mission aboard the International Space Station as well as stunning pictures to be autographed by Kelly to the winner.
Bulls, NBA announce new bag policy for fans to heighten security
The Bulls and the NBA have announced a new policy to discourage fans from bringing bags to games in order to heighten security.
The league’s new policy prohibits all backpacks and hard-sided bags, along with any other bags — including briefcases, luggage, purses and diaper bags — that are larger than 14 inches by 14 inches by 6 inches in size.
Fashion backpack purses and single-compartment drawstring bags will be permitted at the United Center. All approved bags will be inspected at the entrances, and the United Center is unable to check or store prohibited items during the game.
The Bulls emphasized that these specific guidelines are for home games and fans should check other team’s websites before attending games on the road.
The Bulls begin the 2017-18 home season on Oct. 21 at the United Center. |
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The Bulls open the season Oct. 17 in Toronto. The team’s home opener will be Oct. 21 vs. Spurs.
Arvest Bank Trust Division bought a new position in WEC Energy Group Inc during the first quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The firm bought 4,120 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $250,000.
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Firefighters douse vacant house fire in southeast Fresno
Fresno Fire Department tackles vacant house fire in southeast Fresno, on Balch Avenue east of Adler Avenue, where vagrants or homeless people had been seen by neighbors earlier in the day.
Novavax (NASDAQ:NVAX) initiated with Neutral rating by Seaport Global Securities.
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ERBIL, Iraq, April 6 Two Iraqi army pilots were killed on Thursday when their helicopter was shot down over the city of Mosul by Islamic State, according to a military statement.
The helicopter was providing air support to Federal Police forces battling Islamic State fighters on the western side of Mosul, the statement said.
It is the first aircraft downed by Islamic State over Mosul since the start of the U.S.-backed offensive on the northern Iraqi city, in October.
Mosul is Islamic State's last major city stronghold in Iraq. The hardline group seized the city nearly three years ago, declaring from one of its old mosques a "caliphate" that also spans parts of Syria. (Reporting by Maher Chmaytelli; Editing by Hugh Lawson)
Dr. Donna Senft, Air Mobility Command chief scientist, left, and Sara Keller, AMC Logistics, Engineering, Force Protection deputy director, both assigned to Scott Air Force Base, Ill., listen to Jim Ewing, 436th Aerial Port Squadron operations manager, explain pallet build up and processing of oversized cargo by aerial port personnel Feb. 7, 2017, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. Senft and Keller were part of AMC’s “Aerial Port of the Future” study team that observed practices and procedures used by Super Port personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)
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HuffPost Reports | Birmingham, A Diverse But Divided City
Birmingham has long been touted as a beacon of diversity, but a closer look shows segregated communities where residents may tolerate one another, but are not integrating. Some argue their living arrangements are by choice; others say the city is a representation of a divided and segregated nation that warrants concern.
A rapper who ran out of Newark Liberty International Airport after a gun was found in his bag surrendered to authorities Monday morning.New York native Juelz Santana is now facing charges that include the unlawful possession of a weapon.Authorities say a gun was found in his carry-on bag at the airport Friday
Koenraad Ecker's third full-length album, A Biology of Shadows, is set to drop on his own In Aulis on February 23.
The album, which is divided into two parts (Endoscopy and Undergrowth), melds together a haunting concoction of foley recordings, the human voice, spectral resynthesis, and acoustic instrumentation. A Biology of Shadows also features spoken word from Young Echo member and one half of Jabu Alex "Bogues" Rendall, who delivers calm, militant, and introspective phrases over Ecker's mind-bending sound design.
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ITTA BENA, Miss. — Reginald Gee scored from in the paint twice in overtime and Alabama State escaped Mississippi Valley State with an 89-85 victory in a Southwestern Conference battle Saturday.
Gee put the Hornets in front with a layup and Jacoby Ross extended the lead to five with a 3-pointer. Terrance LeFlore answered a layup from Dante Scott to keep the lead at five. After Jordan Evans hit from deep, Gee tipped in a missed layup by Ross with :35 left to set the final score.
LeFlore tied the game at 80-80 with :27 left in regulation with a 3-point play to force overtime.
Gee and LeFlore each scored 17 points and Ross added another 16 to lead Alabama State (4-18, 4-6), which hit 32 of 64 shots from the field, including 11 of 26 from distance.
Evans finished with 22 points and Scott and Lorenzo Hunt each added another 14 points for the Delta Devils (1-22, 1-9).
DETROIT (AP) — A fourth person has been charged in the case of alleged genital mutilation of girls by members of a Muslim sect.
Tajera Shafiq was arraigned Wednesday in Detroit’s U.S. District Court on charges of conspiracy to commit female genital mutilation, and aiding in the practice. She was released on bond and placed under house arrest with an electronic tether.
Federal documents say Shafiq attended the cutting of two Minnesota girls in February at a Detroit-area clinic, which authorities allege was performed by Dr. Jumana Nagarwala.
Shafiq’s attorney Victoria Burton-Harris says there are no specific allegations and Shafiq didn’t perform genital mutilation.
Nagarwala and the clinic’s owners also have been charged. Her attorney denies the charges, saying she performed a religious ritual.
They belong to a sect called Dawoodi Bohra.
Eamon O'Meara
Ballindarra, Riverstown, Birr, Tipperary/Birr, Offaly
Removal on Wednesday morning leaving house at 10.15am to arrive at St. Brendan's Church, Birr at 10.45am for Funeral Mass at 11am followed by burial in Clonghill Cemetery.
Mel McIntyre
Malahide, Dublin/Walkinstown, Dublin/ Offaly/Laois
Removal on Wednesday morning (June 14) to the Church of the Sacred Heart, Seabury, Malahide for Requiem Mass at 11am. Interment afterwards in St. Fintan's Cemetery, Sutton.
Agnes Flynn (née Morris)
67 Marian Place, Tullamore, Offaly
Reposing at her home on Thursday from 3pm until Removal at 6pm to the Church of the Assumption, Tullamore. Requiem Mass on Friday morning at 10am with Burial after Mass in Clonminch Cemetery, Tullamore.
Homes beneath California's crumbling dam lie abandoned as it's revealed officials were warned about it TWELVE YEARS ago and residents face WEEKS of homelessness amid fight to stop collapse Kellyanne Conway insists 'loyal' Trump planned to KEEP Mike Flynn as his National Security Adviser until he quit as she clashes with Matt Lauer on the Today show What did the president know - and when did he know it? Mounting questions in Washington over EXACTLY when Trump knew Flynn lied about Russia Mike Flynn was paid to party with Putin and the acting attorney-general said he was 'vulnerable to blackmail': So what exactly does the Kremlin strongman have on one-time general? From perp walk to catwalk: America's hottest felon swaps prison outfit for couture to make his New York Fashion Week debut in front of Kylie Jenner and Madonna Greece considers ditching the Euro in favor of the US dollar in ... (more)
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - Gain Capital Holdings Inc:
* GAIN CAPITAL ANNOUNCES MONTHLY METRICS FOR NOVEMBER 2017
* RETAIL SEGMENT OTC TRADING VOLUME FOR NOV 2017 WAS $207 BILLION, DOWN 19.5 PERCENT
* RETAIL SEGMENT OTC AVERAGE DAILY VOLUME FOR NOV 2017 WAS $9.4 BILLION, DOWN 19.7 PERCENT Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Three German exchange students at MSU are killed in a car accident in Wisconsin.
According to a statement from MSU, the three women were on personal travel in Sparta, Wisconsin this past Sunday night.
The students, Laura Prechtel, Melina Orfanidis and Christine Damer joined the MSU community at the beginning of the fall semester for a one-semester study abroad opportunity.
The crash happened when their vehicle struck a deer, slowed down, and was hit by a semi.
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FLORENCE, SC (WBTW) – Officials with the Florence County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Monday a juvenile has been charged in reference to threats toward Wilson High School last week.
Major Michael Nunn with the sheriff’s office says the person faces a charge for making a bomb threat and a charge for disturbing schools.
The juvenile has been taken to the SC Department of Correctoins in Columbia, Major Nunn said.
On Friday, Florence School District One spokesperson Pam Little- McDaniel released a statemement that mentioned the Principal at Wilson High informed parents and community members of a precautionary safety search that morning at the school. According to Principal Dr. Eric Robinson, “no threat was found by law enforcement and students were released to class.”
Real have endured a woeful season by their high standards and the Champions League is their only hope of winning a major trophy.
Florentino Perez is expected to undertake a clear-out at the Bernabeu this summer, which could see manager Zinedine Zidane shown the door.
A whole host of big names have been linked with moves to Real, including United and Spain No 1 David De Gea.
The latest reports indicate one of the goalkeeper’s Old Trafford team-mates is on Perez’s shopping list too.
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ATLANTA (AP) – Thousands remain without electricity across the Deep South days after a winter snow storm snapped power lines across the region.
At least 18,500 homes and businesses in Georgia were still in the dark Monday according to Georgia Power and Georgia Electric Membership Corporation. Metro Atlanta got several inches of snow Friday and Saturday, while some areas farther north saw up to a foot of snowfall.
Utilities in Louisiana reported at least 1,000 customers were still waiting for power to be restored. Mississippi had about 700 outages. Alabama Power says it has restored all storm-related outages.
Several school systems closed Monday in Georgia because of a lingering threat of icy road conditions.
The unusually heavy December snow storm brought flurries to New Orleans and dumped several inches in Mississippi and Alabama.
When a gang of armed men broke through his fence and attacked his family, Magistrate Nigel Stringer defended himself as best he could.
The only problem is when the police arrived they let the criminals go, choosing instead to arrest the victim for using a bad word.
WASHINGTON Twelve people, including six current and former Transportation Security Administration agents in Puerto Rico, have been charged with smuggling some 20 tons of cocaine into the continental United States between 1998 and 2016, the U.S. Justice Department said on Monday.
The TSA agents were paid to ensure suitcases each containing 8 kg to 12 kg (17.6 lb to 26.5 lb) of cocaine were able to pass through X-ray machines at Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport, according to a superseding indictment handed down on Feb. 8 by a grand jury in Puerto Rico, the department said in a statement.
If convicted the defendants face a minimum sentence of 10 years up to life in prison, it said.
(Reporting by Eric Beech; Editing by Eric Walsh)
Patrick Zhuwao | The second question that is on the opposition’s minds is whether the NPF is not an avenue to bring back President Robert Mugabe? It is important to acknowledge that the NPF’s objective of reversing the bloody coup of 15 November 2017 is being feared and misinterpreted to suggest the return of President Mugabe as Head of State and Government.
It would definitely be grossly unfair to President Mugabe to seek to burden and encumber him again with responsibilities for the state given his contribution to Zimbabwe thus far. His family deserve to also enjoy his company and presence. Apart from which, the return of President Mugabe is definitely not the intent of the NPF as stated in key action point III of Section 3 of the Consultation Points Document, on page seven, which calls for the “need for a civilian transitional authority to prepare for free, fair and credible elections”.
NEW IBERIA, La. — Louisiana-based Tabasco is celebrating 150 years of pepper sauce with a limited edition Diamond Reserve Red Sauce that’s blended with sparkling wine vinegar.
According to Tabasco, the new sauce is made “from a selection of the finest tabasco peppers on Avery Island, chosen for their superior color, texture and robustness.”
“These peppers are mashed with a small amount of salt, then aged – some for up to fifteen years – and blended with sparkling white wine vinegar,” according to the Tabasco website.
It comes in a champagne-style bottle. The six-ounce bottle can be yours for only $35. Click here for more info.
Buehler was optioned to High-A Rancho Cucamonga on Tuesday, Eric Stephen of TrueBlueLA.com reports.
This is simply to allow Los Angeles to bring in an additional bullpen arm for the next couple of games, as Buehler is still expected to rejoin the Dodgers on Saturday to start one of the team's doubleheader games against the Giants. The top prospect tossed five scoreless innings in his 2018 big-league debut, allowing just four hits and three walks while striking out five batters in a no-decision against the Marlins on Monday.
MACUNGIE, PA -- Jennifer Sullivan had no faith in the Philadelphia Eagles. She just didn't believe they had a chance to beat the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl.
She was so certain that the Eagles would lose that she bet her fiance Patrick Hanks he could wear a jersey to their wedding if the Eagles pulled off the shocker. Last week, Sullivan had to pay up.
In a video posted by the Associated Press, just as Hanks and Sullivan were about to say "I do," Hanks rips off his tuxedo jacket and fishes for a jersey behind the alter.
He pulls out a Carson Wentz number 11 jersey and slips it on as wedding guests launch into the familiar Eagles chants.
To her credit, Sullivan appeared to have no issues with paying her debt and seemed to be enjoying the ridiculousness of the situation. The lovely couple was married on May 26 at Bear Creek Mountain Resort.
HALIFAX — Police in Halifax say a pedestrian who was struck by a car has been ticketed for allegedly failing to activate the lights at a crosswalk.
They say a male pedestrian was struck by a car at a marked crosswalk equipped with amber lighting on Saturday night.
Halifax Regional Police say the pedestrian failed to activate the crossing lights before entering the roadway.
They say witnesses confirmed that the lights were not flashing at the time of the incident, and officers made sure the lights were in working order.
They say the pedestrian was sent to hospital for treatment, but his life is not thought to be in danger.
He was issued a ticket under a section of the Motor Vehicle Act that prohibits entering a crosswalk without activating the lights if they’re available.
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LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Kansas freshman Josh Jackson has announced he will enter the NBA draft.
Jackson, who released a statement on Monday, was the Big 12 Newcomer of the Year after averaging 16.3 points and 7.4 rebounds per game. He helped the Jayhawks to a 31-5 record and a berth in the NCAA Tournament's Elite Eight.
The 6-foot-8 Jackson has signed with former NBA player B.J. Armstrong of Wasserman Media Group.
Jackson arrived at Kansas after a stellar prep career in Detroit and Napa, California. He says in the statement that after "consulting with my family, I have decided to enter the 2017 NBA Draft and pursue my dream of playing professional basketball."
He added that he was thankful for "all of the support I have received from my coaches and teammates at Kansas."
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The prosecution is seeking to arrest former Labor Minister Lee Chae-pil over his suspected involvement in an alleged scheme by the Lee Myung-bak administration to divide the nation’s two largest umbrella unions.
The Seoul Central District Prosecutors’ Office said on Monday that it asked the court to issue an arrest warrant for Lee.
The former minister is accused of playing a role in the National Intelligence Service’s provision of hundreds of millions of won in subsidies to a third umbrella labor union between 2011 and 2013, as a way of keeping the Federation of Korean Trade Unions(KFTU) and the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions(KCTU) at bay. Lee has denied all charges against him.
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It's never fun to watch a relationship fizzle out, and it's even less enjoyable to be in the middle of that disaster, but the drama can lend itself to some pretty funky rhythms. Night Drive's "Rise and Fall" is a testament to that.
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That matter (electronic voting) has been controversial. But there is no doubt that it will be the best in terms of more credibility, accuracy of result, and solve the challenge we have with contested results, as well as judges and lawyers benefiting from such contestation. With what is done in advanced countries, there are very […]
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He’s played Luke Skywalker and the Joker, but Mark Hamill has one role he’d like to add to his resume: That of “Star Wars” creator George Lucas.
The actor said Sunday that he would love to play Lucas in a movie about his life when a fan at the Star Wars Celebration event in Orlando, Florida, asked him what role he’d like to play.
Hamill’s voice was in rough shape after four days at the fan event but he still managed to affect a solid impression of his former boss.
During the one-man panel Hamill also recounted stories about Harrison Ford advising him not to ask permission ad-lib during filming and how he and the late Carrie Fisher once sneaked into a theater to see the 1977 “Star Wars” trailer.
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PAPILLION, Neb. (AP) — Facebook has announced plans to expand its data center being built near the Omaha suburb of Papillion.
The company said in a news release Monday that the six buildings and their administration areas will cover more than 2.6 million square feet (242,000 square meters). They’ll sit on 290 acres (117 hectares) at a Nebraska Highway 50 intersection just north of Springfield, west of Papillion.
Facebook had said a year ago in announcing construction plans that expansion was likely.
Spokeswoman Ann Appleseth said Monday that she couldn’t share how many data center workers there will be once the expansion is finished in 2023. But she provided a comparison: The three data center buildings online in Altoona, Iowa, have more than 200 employees total.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - SES-IMAGOTAG SA:
* FY REVENUE EUR 153.0 MILLION VERSUS EUR 176.9 MILLION YEAR AGO
* FY EBITDA EUR 5.5 MILLION VERSUS EUR 16.6 MILLION YEAR AGO
* NET INCOME OF -EUR20 MILLION INCLUDING A NON-CASH IFRS2 EXPENSE OF -EUR10 MILLION
* THE GOAL IS TO SEE A RETURN TO GROWTH FROM 2018
* GOAL IS TO CAPITALIZE ON THE MANUFACTURING COOPERATION WITH BOE TO INCREASE PROFITABILITY
* AVAILABLE CASH AT YEAR END WAS €38.5 MILLION, VERSUS €33.3 MILLION AT THE END OF 2016. Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
National Focus for Monday April 23, 2018 with Prisca Julien and Creole Highlights with Shaakira Pierre. Top Stories: Hon. Minister for Justice, Immigration and National Security refutes claims of unhealthy work conditions at the Registry and Government appoints resident Ambassador to Russia.
According to WEMA director Joey Cooper, it was to test the sirens so they could be upgraded from analog to digital.
“WEMA has an older system that has not been updated in a number of years,” said Cooper. “The current system is a one-way analog system, and upon activation, there is no way on knowing if they were actually activated without actually hearing it.”
The Wilson County Commission voted on and passed funding for the upgrade to the digital system in June. The new system will allow emergency managers and public safety officials activate and monitor the status of the system.
“The radio shop has been going around to each siren for several months now upgrading the hardware to make the needed upgrade,” said Cooper. “The last two weeks, they’ve been installing the needed software and testing the sirens on an individual and on a zone basis.”
According to Cooper, WEMA officials to be finished with the upgrades and testing by the end of the week.
A Lincolnton woman is accused of using a stolen EBT card to make purchases at stores in Lincolnton and Cherryville. Tiffany Maynor Goins, 36, of Betterbrook Lane, is charged with sex felony counts of financial identity theft.
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IDLIB, Syria - The Syrian Army, led by the elite Tiger Forces, has just liberated the town of Jazraya and a host of villages from terrorist forces on the border between Idlib and Aleppo provinces.
In addition, Tal Mou village in Aleppo province was also liberated by the Syrian Army.
Most significantly however is the liberation of Tal Touqan. With the liberation of Tal Touqan, it now puts government forces within 12 kilometers of Saraqib.
Saraqib is set to be the most major town government forces will reach since beginning their offensive on this northwest part of Syria over a month ago.
Earlier, a Tiger Forces commander explained that the most difficult fighting is yet to come, and the rapid advancement made by the Syrian Army is because they are yet to fight the elite units of the terrorist formations. Details of this can be read here
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It is customary for our staff at the Marriott Regents Park to stay in the hotel on Christmas Eve. I have resisted the temptation to stay in-house during the festive period for many years and chosen to go home since I could come to work on my bike as usual on Christmas Day when there is no public transport.
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The Nativity School’s third annual Mother and Son event took place Sunday, March 11 at the school’s Holy Family Activity Center. Preschool through 8th grade boys partnered with their moms for an afternoon team-building experience competing in an Xtreme Fun obstacle course.
Divided into five age groups, the teams battled to win the coveted grand prize of “Nativity Master Ninja.” Activities included an inflatable obstacle course, giant Jenga and Minute to Win It games as well as pizza and snow-cones from Kona Ice.
“I can't think of a better way to spend a Sunday afternoon than making memories and building my friendship with my sons! It's just an extra bonus that we won!” shared Tammy Lambert. “We love being part of the Nativity family!”
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NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A Norfolk man is facing charges after police say he was accused of sexually assaulting a teenager.
Norfolk police say officers were called to a home on Stuart Circle for a sexual assault on Dec. 1.
Police charged 22-year-old Da’Qwone Hill with four counts of forcible sodomy, attempted rape, indecent liberties with a child by custodian, and two counts of abduction with intent to defile, following an investigation.
The victim in the case was between the ages of 13 and 17, according to police.
Aegon has completed the final stage of a deal to acquire all of BlackRock’s defined contribution platform and administration business in the UK.
In May 2016 Aegon revealed it would purchase BlackRock’s DC business to create a workplace savings platform.
Last week a court approved the deal so £15bn worth of assets and 450,000 customers can move to Aegon which has £38bn assets under administration.
Aegon plans to develop its workplace savings proposition under the leadership of new chief distribution officer Ronnie Taylor who joined from Scottish Widows in February.
Taylor says the completion of this deal enables Aegon to offer a full suite of DC products and broader workplace savings solutions to trustee and corporate clients.
He adds: “There has been a lot of work behind the scenes since we first announced this deal in May 2016. Now it’s complete we are primed to push on with an exciting schedule of developments that we look forward to sharing soon.”
Best Places To Take Your Holiday Photos In MiamiThe holidays are upon us once again. That means Christmas cards need to be mailed out and family photos need to be taken. While there are thousands of places in South Florida that can provide a great backdrop for a family, finding that one perfect spot can be time consuming. Whether that perfect photo includes a beach, a fountain, a garden, or an archway, South Florida can provide the perfect spot for an unforgettable family holiday photo.
Mary Callahan Erdoes, CEO, J.P. Morgan Asset Management and American Banker’s Most Powerful Woman in Finance, shared a funny story about her kids and her boss, Jamie Dimon, at the Most Powerful Women in Banking dinner Thursday night.
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KISSES Delavin who relished her rare photo opportunity with Maine Mendoza, defended Alden Richards’ ka-loveteam nang ma-bash ito ng isa niyang follower.
One @trishaalcantara07 reacted nang makita niyang magkasama ang former PBB housemate at si Maine sa isang photo.
“Yak! si Maine? OMG….. I hate her,” came Kisses’ fan’s reaction.
Agad-agad naman dumepensa si Kisses and said, “She is loved and admired [by] so many people and I’m one of them. And btw, if you meet her, you will regret saying that.”
Maine showed appreciation sa selfie photo niya with Kisses and Pinoy Big Brother Lucky Season 7 big winner Maymay Entrata. “It was super nice meeting you guys, lalo na kayo ni Maymay! Hope to see you again soon!” say ni Maine.
Karl and Danelle Radel.
Husband and wife team Karl and Danelle of Klone have been married to the iD International Emerging Designer Awards since the first show was held in the Octagon in a marquee, watching it grow from an Australasian-only competition to a global event.
This year’s theme for hair is ‘gender neutral tribe’ a seamless look across the models, irrespective of sex.
How many hairdressers does it take to light up a catwalk?
Twelve actually, and that’s how many it takes to plan each year’s look.
The team in full are:
Karl Radel, Danelle Radel, Angela Williams, Rachelle Scott, Tammy Ung, Heidi van Zoelen, Jacinda Quarrell, Doulton Tosh, Morgan Bithell, Eden Stevenson, Steph Jackson and Samantha Buckley.
Phyllis Stone leads one of the many dance numbers in One More Productions' staging of "Follies: In Concert." In what's come to be called "the mirror number" from the 1971 Sondheim-Goldman musical, now-aging ex-Weismann Follies girls see their actions mirrored by younger versions of themselves.
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Shawnee Police Department officers participated in the 2017 Click it or Ticket campaign.
From May 22 to June 4, officers were placed on special assignment to enforce seat belt laws as part of this campaign.
In a press release, the department stated 175 contacts were made by those officers.
Of those contacts, 166 seat belt citations, along with 69 other citations, were issued.
Four arrests were also made.
During this same time frame, a total of 228 seat belt citations were issued department wide.
NEW YORK — The following is a list of initial public offerings planned for the coming week. Sources include IPO ETF manager Renaissance Capital, and SEC filings.
Week of Oct. 9:
CarGurus - Cambridge, Mass., 9.4 million shares, priced $13-$15, managed by Goldman Sachs/Allen & Company. Proposed Nasdaq symbol CARG. Business: Online marketplace for buyers and sellers of new and used cars.
OptiNose - Yardley, Pa., 6.3 million shares, priced $15-$17, managed by Jefferies/Piper Jaffray. Proposed Nasdaq symbol OPTN. Business: Commercializing a drug-device nasal spray for chronic rhinosinusitis.
OrthoPediatrics - Warsaw, Ind., 4 million shares, priced $12-$14, managed by Piper Jaffray Stifel. Proposed Nasdaq symbol KIDS. Business: Sells orthopedic devices specialized for children.
Restoration Robotics - San Jose, Calif., 3.1 million shares, priced $7-$9, managed by National Securities/Roth Capital. Proposed Nasdaq symbol HAIR. Business: Sells robotic systems that assist doctors with hair restoration surgery.
Valdosta – The section of Jerry Jones Drive spanning from Gornto Road to Country Club Drive will be closed Oct. 10-11, according to Valdosta Public Works Director Richard Hardy.
Valdosta’s Arbor Division, Public Works, Traffic Division and Georgia Power will be out on those dates clearing debris, cutting back trees and repairing any remaining storm damage.
The northbound lane of Jerry Jones will be closed 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 10 and the southbound lane will be closed 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 11.
“Alternate routes will be appropriately marked and safety crews will be redirecting traffic,” Hardy said.
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× Harrisburg police identify pedestrian struck and killed early Saturday morning
HARRISBURG — Police have identified the pedestrian struck and killed early Saturday morning on N. 5th and MaClay Streets.
Dorena Archer, 61, was struck by a vehicle Saturday at 2:34 a.m., police say. The driver of the vehicle summoned police, who found Archer lying in the roadway when they arrived at the scene. Archer was transported to a local hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
The investigation is ongoing, police say. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Harrisburg police at (717) 558-6900 or leave an anonymous tip through Crime Watch.
Buy Photo Lane closures on Reading and Gilbert are expected Feb. 5-9. (Photo: The Enquirer/Patrick Reddy)Buy Photo
If Reading Road or Gilbert Avenue is part of your daily travels, you might want to plan alternate routes.
The Ohio Department of Transportation says drainage work will require short-term lane closures in Avondale on Reading Road between Lincoln and Hickman avenues and on Gilbert Avenue between Lincoln Avenue and Buena Vista Place. from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Monday, Feb. 5 through Friday, Feb. 9.
Arrow boards and/or signs are in place to alert motorists of the upcoming work zone and restrictions. All work is contingent upon the weather.
Check the ODOT website for going traffic, construction and weather-related information.
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It may have something to do with the reverberant nature of the hardwood floors in the old Mount Tabor bungalow that houses Green Front, but the vibe of scoping out the neatly compartmentalized showroom of this busy Northeast Glisan Street dispensary feels less like buying cannabis than browsing for records over the clatter of opinionated store clerks. It's a busy spot, partly because it has aggressively priced oil cartridges, with whole grams of oil made from Durban Poison and Obama Kush from Select Strains, selling for about $50. One-gram prerolls are popular as well, with strains like Purple Widow and Primo Express being big movers at $9.70 per joint. On random Fridays, they get a 30 percent markdown, which makes Green Front a fine place to pop in on your way to work to catch its 8 am opening time and snag some deals. What Green Front lacks in chillness it easily makes up for in value.
Coach Rick Carlisle intimated Monday that Smith's sprained left ankle will cost him multiple games, Dwain Price of Mavs.com reports. "He's going to be out for awhile, but not serious," Carlisle said of the rookie point guard. "I don't have a timetable, but he's going to miss, I would say, some games."
While Carlisle's words don't exactly paint a concrete timetable, the expectation is that Smith will at least the next two contests, with the Mavs set to play Tuesday against New Orleans and Thursday against Utah. Smith was spotted at practice without a walking boot, which is an encouraging sign, though the tanking Mavericks really don't have much reason to rush him back before he's 100 percent healthy. In the meantime, expect a combination of Yogi Ferrell, Kyle Collinsworth and J.J. Barea (ribs) to absorb the bulk of Smith's minutes.
Getting back to normal is a concern for many new moms. Their post-baby body is no exception.
Tiffany Calteaux from Gundersen Health System discussed some of the difficulties women face when returning to a workout routine after going through childbirth. She also talked about a class Gundersen is offering at the new Healthy Living Center in the La Crosse Y to help new moms get back on track both physically and mentally.
The 8-week course takes place from 5:30 - 7 p.m. on Mondays from April 3 to May 22 and helps mothers ease into core-strengthening exercises. It also addresses postpartum mental health. The class is $50 for Y members. Childcare is available, but moms are also welcome to bring their baby to class with them.
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March 31 Mesoblast Ltd:
* Independent Data Monitoring Committee initiates process for interim analysis of Mesoblast’S phase 3 chronic heart failure trial
* Says interim analysis dataset has been locked and will be analyzed and reviewed by trial's independent statisticians
* Mesoblast Ltd - throughout review process, co to remain blinded to individual treatment allocation as well as grouped safety and efficacy data
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The mother of an American college student reported missing in Bermuda is appealing for the public’s help in finding her son.
Nineteen-year-old Mark Dombroski is a member of the rugby team at Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia. Dombroski was competing in an international rugby tournament in Bermuda when he disappeared early Sunday.
Lisa Dombroski thanked businesses, residents and police for their efforts to locate him and says people have been with her family “shoulder to shoulder throughout this ordeal.”
She spoke in Bermuda on Monday.
Dombroski was last seen at 1:15 a.m. Sunday. Police say government surveillance cameras recorded him walking east away from the bar where he’d been relaxing with the team. Police say alcohol is not believed to have played a role in his disappearance.
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West Indies’ Darren Sammy is emerged as a strong candidate to lead the World XI to play against Pakistan in Pakistan next month, it is learnt here.
According to the highly placed sources in Pakistan, the ICC has “almost cleared” the three T-20 matches either in Lahore or both in Lahore and Karachi. Now only the security clearance from the FICA (world body overseeing the players’ interest) is awaited.
“Sammy has won the World T-20 tournament twice and is a strong contender for the captaincy”, one of the sources said.
Secondly, Sammy has been a captain of the Peshawar Zalmi team in the Pakistan Super League (PSL).
Andy Flower, the former Zimbabwe player, who also coached England will be the manager / coach of the visiting team, it is also learnt here.
“Flower may be asked to liaise with the BCCI to send Kohlis to Pakistan”.
The Indian cricket board will need government permission and it is to be seen how they would react to the Shashank Manohar-led ICC request.
As the Nazi war machine swept through Europe in the late 1930s, European Jews found their lives suddenly thrown into chaos. It was during this time that individuals like Elisabeth Rodrigues Lopes de la Pena, a young Jewish girl living in the Netherlands, found themselves confronted with the horrors of the Third Reich.
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WINDSOR  The Norwich Purple Tornado made the trip south to do battle with the Black Knights  a formidable volleyball squad to say the least.
Norwich fell to Windsor on Thursday, October 5, by a score of 3-1.
It was a super intense game, said Norwich head coach Shelly Alger. Both teams played hard.
Windsor currently leads the STAC East Division, adding to their win total with their latest win. Taking the first set a 25-22, Norwich upset the normality in the gym.
The 9th Street bridge in Lockport was expected to be shut down for several hours following a fatal two-vehicle crash with injuries Monday afternoon, according to the Illinois State Police.
All lanes of traffic in both directions have been closed from Canal Street to Route 53 while the investigation is ongoing, police said.
The accident occurred at about 1:30 p.m. No other details were available.
Actress cum TV personality, Nikki Samonas, has brushed aside rumours of dating married men.
The actress during Moesha Boduong’s controversial remarks on CNN twitted that, “people should not always wash their dirty linens in public”
interestingly, after her comment the actress has suffered heavy criticisms from her fans describing her as in the same game as Moesha Boduong sleeping with big men for money.
However, reacting to the issue, she explained that she has never dated a married man in her life.
She revealed this when speaking in an interview with MzGee on JoyNews.
“I don’t know what they are talking about. I have always dated boyfriends who are wealthy and they are not sugar daddies,” she said.
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OPELIKA, AL (WTVM) – The Opelika Police Department has arrested two teens in connection with a deadly shooting in the 1000 block of Easy Street.
The shooting happened around 1:20 a.m. on Sunday and killed 19 Ladarius Cardwell.
TyKeith D. Webb, 16, of Auburn and Kevon T. Smith, 16, of Opelika were both arrested on Saturday, Aug. 12.
Both of them have been charged with murder.
This case is under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact OPD at (334) 705-5220.
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NEW YORK, Aug 14 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury yields returned to session highs in midafternoon trading on Monday after New York Federal Reserve President William Dudley told the Associated Press he supported another rate increase this year if the economy improves further.
At 2:12 p.m. (1812 GMT), the benchmark 10-year Treasury yield was up 3.5 basis points at 2.222 percent, while the two-year yield was nearly 3 basis points higher at 1.322 percent. (Reporting by Richard Leong; Editing by Lisa Von Ahn)
Charlie Weaver says CEOs will need to get more involved in government affairs in an atmosphere of protectionist, anti-corporate sentiment. Charlie Weaver got a sense of the new world order when he found himself begging Republicans in the U.S. Senate and House to vote for TPP, the Trans-Pacific Partnership, an 11-nation trade agreement.
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About Maidstone Cogs Club
The Cogs Club provides purposeful activities, based on Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST), for around 10 people with mild to moderate dementia. The programme can help people to recall or develop new skills and to transfer these skills to daily activities at home. The club can also provide the carer with some respite. The day usually consists of four sessions interspersed with breaks for refreshments or lunch. The first hour is about people meeting each other, discussing the 'Cogs' name, orientation to time and place, and sharing news. The second session explores a theme such as sounds, categorising objects and word association. After a light lunch, there is movement to music. This can be seated, standing or moving around the room. It may include miming to familiar songs. The last session usually involves a board game, such as Scrabble. Before members go home, they are given a summary of their day which can be discussed during their last tea break.
The United States could prevent 150,000 deaths from cardiovascular diseases by 2030 with a subsidy that cuts produce prices by 10 percent, a new study finds. In comparison, a 10 percent soda tax could save 31,000 lives from the leading cause of mortality in the U.S.
Of course, the findings show just one slice of the rhubarb pie and don’t consider other impacts or incentives. More affordable kohlrabi would likely lower diabetes and cancer rates, too. A soda tax would bring in revenue while a 10 percent produce subsidy could be costly to implement.
And then there’s the effect on what we grow. The researchers found that the fruit and vegetable subsidy would increase produce consumption by 14 percent. A more diversified U.S. agriculture system that saves thousands of lives? It’s enough to almost make you salivate over crop-neutral insurance. Almost.
Apple has released iOS 11.4 and HomePod 11.4 and with it enabled AirPlay 2, which for Apple HomePod owners allows you to now connect two HomePod speakers to create a stereo pair.
Without a dedicated HomePod app on your iPhone or iPad you might be slightly confused how you get one to connect to the other, but we're here to walk you through the process.
Step 1: Make sure your HomePods are updated to 11.4 or later. If you don't you won't be able to do it. Updating a HomePod is really easy:
Open the Home app
Tap the Location icon in the upper left-hand corner
Scroll down and under the Speakers tap Software Update
Tap the Update (All) button to begin the update, and tap Agree on the Terms and Conditions page
Step 2: Open the Home app, find the first HomePod you want to pair, and tap on the icon. Then tap "Details", scroll down and tap on "Create Stereo Pair"
Step 3: Select which HomePod will be left and which will be right and then confirm your selection. When you tap on
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Authorities in North Carolina have accused a woman of filing nearly 300 insurance claims for cancer even though she didn’t have the disease.
The North Carolina Department of Insurance said in a statement Tuesday that 60-year-old Susan Leigh Huebotter is charged with insurance fraud and obtaining property by false pretenses over $100,000.
The statement says Huebotter presented 287 cancer and hospitalization policy claims that were fraudulent. According to the arrest warrants, Huebotter made the claims between 2009 and 2017 without being diagnosed, treated or undergoing surgery for cancer.
Warrants say the false claims totaled $231,306.
Huebotter was arrested March 22 in North Carolina’s Lenoir County and jailed on a $250,000 secured bond.
Online records didn’t indicate whether she has an attorney.
At least 12 people are known to have died as fire ripped through the 24-storey building in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
The Metropolitan Police said a man was arrested on suspicion of sending malicious communications and obstructing a coroner.
Officers confirmed the arrest relates to the fire at Grenfell Tower and the man is in custody at a west London police station.
- Above is the 2018 WWE Hall of Fame video package for Mark Henry.
- WWE Hall of Famer Sting turns 59 years old today while former WWE talent KC James turns 36, former TNA star Homicide turns 39 and former WCW star Scott "Sick Boy" Vick turns 43.
- As noted, Nia Jax vs. RAW Women's Champion Alexa Bliss is now official for WrestleMania 34. The former best friends tweeted the following after the match was announced:
I made you something and I'm gonna take it all away from you. You think you can take the #Raw Women's Championship from me? Ha! Rude. #GoddessAboveAll — Alexa Bliss (@AlexaBliss_WWE) March 20, 2018
What if you landed in prison for 17 years for a crime someone who looked just like you was suspected of committing? That's what happened to Richard Jones in 1999. But Jones was released from prison June 8 after a team from the University of Kansas' Project for Innocence found his doppelganger.
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LONDON, March 28 British tour operator Thomas Cook said it expected to hit its full-year operating targets after seeing early signs that tourists were returning to troubled markets Turkey and Egypt.
Thomas Cook, which unnerved investors in February when it issued a cautious outlook, said trading for the group was progressing in line with expectations. While it saw some margin pressure due to more competition, demand for summer holidays was strong.
"After a slow start to the season and a tough year in 2016, we're seeing early signs that customers are beginning to go back to Turkey and Egypt," it said.
(Reporting by Kate Holton; editing by Costas Pitas)
Global drugs company Allergan is recalling contraceptive pills in the US after it admitted that a packaging error had left users at risk of “unintended pregnancy”.
The company - which has its headquarters in Dublin - revealed that four placebo pills had been wrongly placed at the start of the Taytulla pill packs instead of active capsules.
In a correctly-packaged pack of Taytulla, the maroon-coloured placebo capsules, which do not correct hormones, come at the end of the contraceptive pill cycle.
In a statement released on Tuesday, Allergan said the packaging error “may place the user at risk for contraceptive failure and unintended pregnancy”, with the faulty packs distributed nationwide.
We are beginning the search to settle the age old debate - where is the best pint of Guinness served in Co. Laois?
Having previously settled the debate on your favourite childhood treat with our search for the best 99, this time we're going after a more adult delight.
Whether it is based on creaminess, coldness or the quality of the chat in the pub that goes along with it, we need to crown the winner.
The only rule is that the pub must be in Laois - we'll have no outsiders! A certificate will be presented to the winning pub to show the public that it is indeed the people's choice for the best pint of the black stuff in the county.
So, let us know in the comments section back on Facebook or email to the address listed above. We will then compile a poll where you will have the chance to vote for your favourite.
Groups campaigning to retain the 8th Amendment claim repeal would mean "abortion on demand in the short to medium term".
The Pro-Life campaign has issued a statement saying the upcoming referendum will effectively give politicians "exclusive power" to decide our abortion laws.
Campaign spokesperson Aine Kierans (pictured below) says regardless of how well-meaning some politicians may be, a vote for repeal is a vote for abortion on demand.
"Any talk about time limits is meaningless. Once the 8th Amendment is removed, it will inevitably lead to abortion on demand, because that's what we've seen in other jurisdictions," she said.
A referendum on appealing the 8th Amendment, which provides equal protection to the life of the mother and the unborn, is planned for this summer, with a date in late May most likely.
The Cabinet is unanimous on the question of repealing the 8th Amendment, with differences emerging on the term within which there would be access to abortion.
Toronto police are investigating after a car crashed into the front of a Shoppers Drug Mart in Scarborough early Monday.
Police said they received a call about the property damage at Ellesmere and McCowan Roads at about 7:10 a.m.
No one was injured in the crash.
Police said it is not yet clear what led to the crash.
Pasquotank County commissioners reviewed the easier parts of next year's county budget on Monday, but still found themselves debating whether they could afford a new library Bookmobile and hiring a new building inspector. Commissioners met Monday afternoon to continue crafting next year's budget, which must be in place before July 1. County Manager Rodney Bunch and Finance Officer Sheri Small presented $3.81 million in funding requests across 15 departments.
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HBO announced on Jan. 31 the winners of the HBO Asian Pacific American Visionaries. The works of Dinh Thai, Tiffanie Hsu, and Jinyi Shao — who placed first, second, and third, respectively — will make their world premieres at the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival in April.
Thai’s “Monday” is the story of a young drug dealer who finds himself struggling with the moral implications of his illicit profession. Hsu’s “Wonderland” explores the lonely and surreal world of a 12-year-old girl whose mother (played by Joan Chen) is a gambling addict. Shao’s “Toenail” finds a career-obsessed yuppie having to care for his ailing father on the eve of his big promotion.
Huntington’s disease patients have been offered new hope after a trial showed a groundbreaking genetic treatment appears to slow down the illness.
Current medications only treat symptoms rather than treating the underlying condition which gradually eats away at the brain, robbing people of movement, speech and dignity.
But a small trial of 46 men and women showed that the new drug silences the genetic mutation which causes Huntington’s.
Prof Sarah Tabrizi, director of University College London’s Huntington’s Disease Centre who led the phase 1 trial, said the results were ‘beyond what I’d ever hoped,’ and said it eventually may be possible to stop the disease before irreversible damage to the brain had occurred.
“The results of this trial are of ground-breaking importance for Huntington’s disease patients and families,” she said.
"For the first time we have the potential, we have the hope, of a therapy that one day may slow or prevent Huntington's disease."
This is the most impressive review of the year. The guys from Auto Moto Magazine have put face to face a Dacia Duster and a Bentley Bentayga. So we have in front of us the most expensive and the fastest SUV in world versus the cheappest SUV in the world.
As you already know, Bentley Bentayga comes with a W12 engine that can deliver more than 600 horsepower while the most powerful engine mounted on the Duster is a 125 horsepower petrol unit. But who will win this review? Let's find out!
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Pulaski County Circuit Judge Alice Gray said Tuesday that she's preparing to strike down a section of the fire code as unconstitutional in response to a legal challenge by tenants of a Little Rock apartment complex whom city officials tried to evict after discovering dangerous conditions at the property. Still pending before the judge is a decision on whether the tenants, Melody Branch and Carolyn Ford, have grounds to sue Alexander Apartments for violations of the city building code found by city inspectors.
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The Mumbai Cyber Crime Cell on Monday arrested a central armed police employee for hacking into Bollywood actor Kareena Kapoor’s Income Tax account. The arrest was made after Kapoor’s chartered accountant filed a complaint about the breach, which occurred in September 2016.
The accused, 26, said he wanted to get Kapoor’s phone number so that he could talk to her because he was a fan, The Indian Express reported. Officials said they tracked him down using the Internet Protocol address on his cellphone, which was used to hack into Kapoor’s account.
Joint Commissioner of Police (crime) Sanjay Saxena said the accused used Kapoor’s account permanent account number, obtained online, to hack into her I-T account. The accused also paid Kapoor’s quarterly tax dues and changed her I-T account password, the English daily reported. He has been booked under the charges of impersonation and sections of the Information Technology Act.
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) — Emergency personnel is responding to a wreck involving a school bus in Charleston County.
According to the Charleston County Consolidated Dispatch, the Awendaw Fire Department, Charleston County Sheriff’s Office, and Charleston County EMS responded to the 6200 Block of Hwy 17 North just before 6:45 a.m. on Wednesday, February 15.
It is not known if any children were on board at the time of the incident. We are working to learn more details.
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Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer raised prices on about 100 drugs this week, the second round of increases for the company this year.
Overall, many of the drugs’ prices have increased by double-digit percentages this year, according to Ars Technica. The Financial Times first reported the price hike.
Among the drugs who have seen price hikes are Viagra, the erectile disfunction drug, and Norvasc blood pressure pills.
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Feb 13 Aviragen Therapeutics Inc
* Aviragen Therapeutics announces top-line results from phase 2b SPIRITUS trial of Vapendavir
* Aviragen Therapeutics Inc - SPIRITUS trial did not meet its primary endpoint
* Aviragen - Vapendavir did not demonstrate a statistically significant reduction in asthma control questionnaire-6 (ACQ-6) at day 14, primary endpoint
* Aviragen - secondary endpoints did not show significant differences between treatment groups and placebo
* Aviragen - Vapendavir was shown to be generally well tolerated and safety profile was consistent with previous clinical studies
* Aviragen - Vapendavir did not show a significant reduction in asthma control questionnaire-6 for either 264 mg or 528 mg cohorts compared to placebo Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
U2's Bono and the Edge tell CNNMoney's Laurie Segall about how the band is incorporating augmented reality and other tech into their latest tour.
Some 35,000 African migrants, mostly from Sudan and Eritrea, are in Israel. The government wants most of them to leave, but has not been able to find a way to expel them lawfully.
The Thai official overseeing the rescue operation of a soccer team trapped in a flooded cave says the boys and their coach may not all be extracted at the same time depending on their health.
Chiang Rai provincial Gov. Narongsak Osatanakorn said Wednesday that "all 13 may not come out at the same time. If the condition is right and if that person is ready 100 percent, he can come out."
He said authorities will evaluate their readiness each day and if there is any risk will not proceed.
He said the team is currently recuperating.
In latest videos released by the Thai navy, the boys and coach say they're fine.
3 in custody after chase, crash in Kenwood
Three people were arrested Monday night after a vehicle led officers on a miles-long chase that ended in a crash near Lake Shore Drive in the South Side Kenwood neighborhood.
The pursuit started just before 10 p.m. when the vehicle drove away from officers responding to reports of shots fired near 75th and Lafayette, according to Chicago Police.
The vehicle eventually hit another vehicle at 47th Street and Lake Shore Drive, police said. No injuries were reported.
Three males were taken into custody after the crash and a weapon was recovered at the scene, police said.
CNN's Jim Acosta reports on the reaction from the White House to the report that President Trump is being investigated for obstruction of justice.
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In the video, Lynch actually says, "Ordinary people who simply saw what needed to be done and came together and supported those ideals, who have made a difference. They're marched, they've bled, yes, some of them have died." This is not the first time Lynch has been the subject of disinformation.
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× Patricia Arquette to give keynote address at Illinois State
NORMAL, Ill. (AP) _ Actress Patricia Arquette is a keynote speaker during a week of science and technology events at Illinois State University.
University officials say the events at the campus in Normal this week will include a professional development dinner and a conference on women in leadership.
Arquette’s talk is scheduled for Thursday evening. It’s free and open to the public. She’s expected to talk about a public health organization she founded in 2010 after a deadly earthquake in Haiti.
Arquette won an Academy Award in 2014 for her supporting role in the movie “Boyhood” and a 2005 Emmy Award for her leading role in the television show “Medium.”
Roughly 20,000 students attend Illinois State in graduate and undergraduate programs.
RENO COUNTY – A Kansas woman was injured in an accident just after 9a.m. on Monday in Reno County.
A vehicle driven by Jericah Ravenstein, Hutchinson, was traveling in the 5300 Block of North Plum, according to the Reno County Sheriff’s Department.
The driver lost control of her car south of the roundabout intersection in the drizzle and fog.
The car slid sideways into the ditch before rolling over onto its top.
Ravenstein was not wearing her seat belt and was trapped inside the car.
EMS removed her from the car and transported her to Hutchinson Regional Medical center for further evaluation.
The Reno County Sheriff Office is continuing the investigation into the accident.
An arrest was made in connection with a Jan. 1 armed robbery after a traffic stop Friday in Rib Mountain, according to the Everest Metro Police Department.
Phillip David Spiller, 44, is suspected of entering Dollar General in Schofield, demanding money and running off, police said.
He displayed what appeared to be a firearm, demanded money from an employee and fled with an undisclosed amount of cash, police said in January.
The arrest was made after a two and a half month investigation, police said.
Spiller is due to make his initial appearance in court at 2 p.m. Monday.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has signed legislation that would help people with deadly diseases try experimental treatments.
Trump signed the Right to Try bill on Wednesday. He called it a "fundamental freedom" that will provide hope and save lives.
The bill cleared the House last week following an emotional debate in which Republicans said it would help thousands of people in search of hope. Many Democrats said the measure was dangerous and would give patients false hope.
Trump embraced the plan during his State of the Union address, saying people who are terminally ill shouldn't have to leave the country to seek cures.
The measure gives people diagnosed with life-threatening conditions who have exhausted treatment options access to unproven drugs without needing permission from the Food and Drug Administration.
An appeals court has refused to toss corruption charges against former U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock, saying it can't assess whether his prosecution violated constitutional separation-of-powers clauses until after he goes to trial.
The 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago says in its unanimous ruling Wednesday that it doesn't believe appellate courts have the authority to address such questions until after a verdict. No date has been set for the 36-year-old Schock's trial on 22 corruption counts.
The Republican from the central Illinois city of Peoria was indicted in 2016 on charges of misusing funds. He resigned in 2015 amid scrutiny of his spending, including to redecorate his Capitol Hill office in the style of the TV show "Downton Abbey."
A Schock spokesman didn't have an immediate comment.
Scientists like to let the facts speak for themselves. But with the Trump administration's embrace of what advisor Kellyanne Conway called "alternative facts," many scientists feel it's time to speak up. An unprecedented March for Science is planned for April 22 and in more than 500 cities around the world.
President Muhammadu Buhari has renamed Federal University, Ndufu-Ikwo, Ebonyi State to Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ebonyi State.
Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbanjo, announced this during the burial service of the former late, Dr Alex Ekwueme at St John, The Divine Church, Oko, Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State.
He said this was in honour of Ekwueme’s contributions to nation building.
TOKYO, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Japan's economy expanded at an annualised rate of 4.0 percent in April-June, posting a sixth straight quarter of expansion led by private consumption and capital expenditure, government data showed on Monday.
That marked the fastest pace of growth since January-March 2015.
The preliminary reading for second-quarter gross domestic product (GDP) compared with a median estimate for a 2.5 percent annualised increase in a Reuters poll of economists.
It followed a revised 1.5 percent annualised rate of expansion in the prior quarter, Cabinet Office data showed.
On a quarter-on-quarter basis, GDP rose 1.0 percent, against a 0.6 percent rise expected by economists.
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An Airport High parent tells WIS that the charges against former assistant principal Dawn Diimmler are "kind of a really big shock."
With the dead period ending this weekend, the LHS Golf team will waste little time before preparing for the 2018 season. In fact, tryouts will be held Monday and the new roster will be set. The boy’s team will have four returning players. Zac Douglas, Avery Morel, Mason Pyburn and Eli Newton will return and be joined by the incoming freshmen that make the cut. There are two returning Lady Tigers. Shaelynn Franks and Shelby Hemby will have…
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A truck fire Monday afternoon closed all lanes of Interstate 78 East, about four miles west of the Hellertown/Bethlehem interchange, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation said.
It was reported about 4:10 p.m. on I-78 East at mile-marker 62.4. Hellertown/Bethlehem is at mile-marker 66.6.
Vehicle fire on I-78 westbound between Mile Post: 63.0 and Mile Post: 62.0. There is a traffic disruption. -- 511PA Allentown (@511PAAllentown) August 14, 2017
Authorities had opened the fast lane as of about 4:25 p.m., according to emergency radio broadcasts. The fire was reported out moments later.
There was no immediate word on any injuries.
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SHERIDAN — The 10th annual Light of Hope Breakfast will take place Friday from 7:30-8:30 a.m. at the Holiday Inn.
Celebrate Sheryl Bunting as the 2018 Champion for Children and show your financial support for Compass-Center for Families in Sheridan County.
While this breakfast is a free event, Compass will invite each person in attendance to make a contribution to support the work of Court Appointed Special Advocates and Compass Center for Families in Sheridan County.
RSVP to Tifany at (307) 675-2272, or email her at tifany@compass4families.org.
The Sheridan Holiday Inn is located at 1809 Sugarland Drive.
BEIRUT (Reuters) - The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said an air strike killed 15 children and two women sheltering in the basement of a school in the Syrian rebel-held town of Arbin in eastern Ghouta on Monday.
There was no immediate comment from Damascus, which says its forces only target militants and accuses the Ghouta factions of holding civilians against their will - a charge rebels deny.
The British-based monitoring group said the strike wounded more than 50 people in the enclave, where an offensive by the government and its allies has seized much of the insurgent territory.
In the aftermath of the Bucs' 19-14 loss to the Patriots in which kicker Nick Folk went 0-for-3 on field-goal attempts, the team is working out kickers in Tampa, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported.
The #Bucs are arranging kicker workouts, sources say, which does not bode well for K Nick Folk. Likely to wait to see how kickers perform. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 6, 2017
The tryouts are specifically for available kickers and so far free agents Andrew Franks and Mike Nugent are expected to be there along with 2-3 others, Rapoport reported.
While this may not be good news for Folk, ProFootballTalk's Mike Florio wrote that the workouts may simply be a warning. Coach Dirk Koetter said after the loss that they won't make any "rash decisions" regarding their current kicker.
LOS ANGELES >> Miley Cyrus and Bruno Mars will be among the honorees at Sunday’s Teen Choice 2017 awards.
The 19th annual show will feature performances from French Montana, Rita Ora and Louis Tomlinson during a two-hour broadcast that honors stars from film, television, sports and even YouTube personalities.
Cyrus is receiving the ceremony’s highest honor, the Ultimate Choice Award. The award honors Cyrus for involvement with the ceremony for more than a decade. It has given her 18 awards so far, and she is nominated for another four.
Mars is being given the Visionary Award for his success in pop music.
The show, which doles out many of its awards based on online voting, begins at 8 p.m. EDT. It is tape-delayed for West Coast audiences.
Jaipur, Oct 6 (IANS) In the first intra-zone wildcard match of the Pro Kabaddi League Season 5, Gujarat Fortunegiants beat hosts Jaipur Pink Panthers 29-23 here on Friday.
It was a closely-fought encounter but Gujarat held their nerve as they inflicted an all out in the 39th minute to win the match. Chandran Ranjit scored seven raid points for Gujarat Fortunegiants.
Gujarat are top of the table in Zone A with 72 points from 19 matches while Jaipur are fifth with 45 points from 16 matches.
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Arkansas returns just seven players off the 2017-18 basketball roster, and only five of them played this past season.
Freshman shooting guard Khalil Garland sat out while awaiting medical clearance and sophomore point guard Jalen Harris sat out after transferring in from New Mexico. In addition to those two, the Razorbacks will welcome in six freshmen out of the high school ranks.
April 13 Nikkei:
* Yamato Holdings is expected to report that operating profit fell by half to just over 30 billion yen in the year ended in March - Nikkei
* Yamato Holdings Co Ltd's sales look to have risen 3 percent to about 1.46 trillion yen in the year ended in March - Nikkei Source text - (s.nikkei.com/2nJwKlM) Further company coverage:
ANOTHER cyclone could be headed for the Northern Territory, with the Bureau of Meteorology expected to issue a Cyclone Watch on Wednesday.
A tropical low located 500km north of Nhulunbuy is travelling west into the Arafura Sea, and has the potential to develop into a tropical cyclone on Thursday or Friday.
The north eastern Top End coast is the area of highest risk of impact.
It is too early for the Bureau of Meteorology to determine how strong the system might be, but they could issue cyclone alerts as early as Wednesday.
The current outlook shows a moderate chance of a cyclone forming on Thursday, followed by a high chance on Friday.
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Joe Root is expected to stay in England as his partner Carrie enters the final stages of her pregnancy.
Joe Root is expected to stay in England as his partner Carrie enters the final stages of her pregnancy. © AFP
Joe Root could miss the start of England's one-day series in India after opting to stay home to witness the arrival of his first child.
The English team is scheduled to return to India on Thursday, and play the first of two warm-up matches five days later on January 10. The first one-day international will be held in Pune on January 15.
Root, though, is expected to stay in England as his partner Carrie enters the final stages of her pregnancy rather than fly out with the rest of the party.
The first one-day international is followed by matches in Cuttack on January 19 and Kolkata on January 22.
Root scored 491 runs in the recent 4-0 Test series defeat by India.
The 26-year-old has the second best one-day international average of any England player in history, with 45.71 from 78 matches.
The 16th-ranked Oregon State Beavers women's basketball team faces a Top 25 opponent on Friday night, when No. 24 Stanford visits Gill Coliseum.
Both teams are looking for their sixth win in seven tries. Here are the details for this Pac-12 showdown. Follow the live score and stats above, and look for live updates below as the game unfolds.
What: No. 16 Oregon State Beavers (16-5, 7-3 Pac-12) vs. No. 24 Stanford Cardinal (14-8, 8-2 Pac-12)
When: 6 p.m. Pacific time Friday, Feb. 2
Where: Gill Coliseum, Corvallis
TV: Pac-12 Networks
ORLANDO - A Florida woman sparked an explosion of a propane barbecue grill being transported in her SUV when police say she lit up a cigarette.Orlando police Lt. Cindy Lane tells news outlets that the grill was turned on and the propane tank was open in the back of the red Kia Sorento as she left a barbecue at the Central Florida Fairgrounds on Sunday afternoon.Lane says the woman and her husband were burned and their sports utility vehicle was severely damaged. [...]
Authorities say a 30-year-old woman is being charged with hate crimes after police say she broke windows and left bacon at a Northern California mosque.
The Sacramento Bee reports ( http://bit.ly/2leLQOa ) that the Yolo County District Attorney's Office announced the arrest of Lauren Kirk-Coehlo of Davis on Tuesday.
She is charged in the vandalism of the Davis Islamic Center last month. The vandal broke six windows and two bicycles and put bacon strips on door handles.
Muslims are prohibited from eating pork products.
Earlier this month in the region, Roseville's Tarbiya Institute was spray-painted with obscene and racist slurs, including "Muslim out." The two communities are about 34 miles apart.
Roseville police say that also is being investigated as a hate crime, though there is no sign the two incidents are related.
Vins said the health department's nursing staff called throughout the county Monday morning following the death of a second child over the weekend from the flu. Currently there are still plenty of flu shots available throughout the area and there is also no shortage of the antiviral drugs.
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The city of Niagara Falls, Ontario, is on the Canadian side of Niagara Falls, which forms the international border between the Canadian province of Ontario and the US state of New York. The natural wonder of Niagara Falls, which is the collective name for the Horseshoe Falls, the adjacent American Falls, and the smaller Bridal Veil Falls, is a major tourist attraction for the city of Niagara Falls, attracting 12 million visitors every year.
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Honolulu is more of a party town than one might realize - at least when it comes to celebrating on New Year's Eve. Real estate website Trulia.com ranked Honolulu No.
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A Nebraska lawmaker who is running for governor is suing the state to overturn a law that imposes the nation’s highest bar on independent candidates to qualify for statewide races.
State Senator Bob Krist of Omaha will challenge the 2016 law in federal court.
OC…to the ballot. ;24
Krist switched his party affiliation from Republican to nonpartisan in September and mounted a campaign against incumbent GOP Governor Pete Ricketts, who is seeking re-election.
The law in question requires nonpartisan candidates in statewide elections to collect signatures from at least 10 percent of the state’s registered voters, or about 119,000 voters.
Before it passed, candidates needed just 4,000 signatures to qualify for the ballot.
The Lincolnshire Football League representative side will host Staffordshire County Senior League at Skegness Town’s Vertigo Stadium today.
This FA Inter League Cup takes centre stage, meaning there will be no Lincs League matches.
Kick off will be at 3pm.
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Jordan has been attempting to mediate between the Syrian rebels remaining in Deraa and the Russians representing Bashar al-Assad's government to arrange a ceasefire, but so far, to little avail.
Hundreds of thousands of civilians have been forced from their homes in recent days by a Russian-Syrian offensive.
Jordan's foreign minister says dozens of trucks loaded with humanitarian aid are waiting to pass into Syria, but trust between the opposition and the government is in short supply and with Russian and Jordanian interests in the mix, as well, it's proving difficult to reach a deal.
Al Jazeera's Zeina Khodr reports from Beirut in neighbouring Lebanon.
Shrimp Company Set To Open In Southwestern Minnesota
BALATON, Minn. (AP) — A Minnesota company has announced details of its plans for a $50 million commercial shrimp production operation in the southwestern part of the state.
Balaton-based tru Shrimp says it plans a production facility in Luverne and a hatchery in Marshall. It also plans to renovate a vacant processing facility in Marshall to handle more than 8 million pounds of shrimp annually.
The company also plans a training facility in Balaton for workers.
President and CEO Michael Ziebell says the operation is a step toward developing a large shrimp industry in Minnesota.
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No real “Berlin airlift” for Puerto Rico. Michael Fumento discusses what the military could be doing, but hasn’t done, in bringing aid to Puerto Rico.
With Iran, Trump’s “art of the deal” in question. John Allen Gay considers the arguments from opponents of the nuclear deal, Trump’s determination to decertify it against all evidence, and the fantasy of a “better” deal.
Sunset clauses are not a path to a bomb. Ali Vaez explains why the expiration of some restrictions in the nuclear deal is a lousy reason to get rid of the agreement.
Bipartisan group to force vote on U.S. involvement in war on Yemen. Zaid Jilani reports on the efforts of Reps. Khanna, Pocan, Jones, and Massie to bring a resolution to the floor that aims to end U.S. support for the war on Yemen.
Controversial on-air personality, Daddy Freeze has stated that the Gernot Rohr’s Super Eagles cannot win the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
Freeze said Rohr’s men will not lift this year’s World Cup trophy because Nigeria’s senior national team is full of average players.
According to him, Rohr has no pedigree as a coach in football and his players are China base.
Speaking through his Twitter handle.
Freeze wrote:-
“Nigerian team, are made up of average players, Nigeria cannot #RaiseATrophy at Russia!. “Currently, we rank 47 in FIFA Rankings, our players are playing for clubs in CHINA, our coach doesnt have any known pedigree!”.
Nigeria is in the same group with Croatia, Iceland and Argentina.
THE CLOSURE and rehabilitation of Boracay is seen to cost the economy some P1.96 billion in six months, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said Tuesday, April 24.
“In terms of the amount, the reduction in GDP (gross domestic product) itself will amount to around P980 million only, so it’s a small amount,” Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Ernesto M. Pernia told reporters on Tuesday on the sidelines of the Development Budget Coordination Committee meeting yesterday.
Mr. Pernia clarified that the P980 million is what the economy would lose per quarter. If the rehabilitation of Boracay would extend up to six months, it would cause the economy to lose P1.96 billion. — Elijah Joseph C. Tubayan
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A man suffered life-threatening injuries Tuesday night after a shooting in Kansas City, officials say.
KCPD spokesman Darin Snapp said the shooting happened near 27th Street and Bales Avenue. When officers arrived, they found the injured man lying on the sidewalk, shot in the back.
He was taken to a nearby hospital in critical condition but is expected to survive, Snapp said.
Police do not yet know what led up to the shooting and did not release any suspect information. Snapp said the investigation is ongoing.
DECATUR, Ala. (AP) — North Alabama’s newspapers, The Decatur Daily and the TimesDaily, are cutting back on their paper editions.
The Decatur Daily reports it is discontinuing print editions on Saturdays and Mondays beginning March 5. The change to five days a week also applies to The Decatur Daily’s sister newspaper, the TimesDaily in Florence.
Publisher Clint Shelton says the change is due to the rising cost of newsprint and the changing habits of its readers, who are turning more to the online edition of the newspapers.
Shelton says that “while the frequency of the print edition is changing, the newspaper’s commitment to covering news, sports, events and stories every day of the week remains a 24/7 priority.”
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Millennials are now the largest living generation and comprise one-third of jurors. While it is impossible to generalize a group so large and diverse, trial lawyers should be mindful of certain generational differences, say baby boomer Lee Hollis and ...read more
MEXICALI (KUSI) — Four people were killed Monday following a helicopter explosion just across the border from El Centro.
The incident happened next to the El Centinela Mountain in Mexicali.
The helicopter flying over the area to locate a missing hiker, but when the helicopter descended to pick up a group of rescuers who helped locate the dead women, it got tangled in an overhead power line, spun out of control and exploded.
The four bodies have been located.
The is a developing story and will be updated as information becomes available.
RCSD honored by S.C. House and Senate
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – The Richland County Sheriff’s Department was honored today (4/22) with resolutions by both the S.C. House and Senate highlighting the contributions the agency has given to the area and how participating on LivePD has helped demonstrate transparency in law enforcement.
The resolutions expressed gratitude for the “legacy of professionalism the members of the department have showcased and for the prestige this has brought to our great state.”
The S.C. House of Representatives also presented ceratin deputies who participate in LivePD with individual honors.
New video clips from a student who was in the Warsaw, NC Waffle House the night Anthony Wall was choked and slammed to the ground by police officer Frank Moss shows what happened inside the restaurant that led to the violent arrest on May 5, 2018.
Thailand's second city, Chiang Mai, is famed for its artisans. But there are also efforts to build historical handicrafts into the innovations of tomorrow.
Flipping houses gets a little bit more complicated when exes are involved.
As fans prepare for the return of HGTV's Flip or Flop this Thursday, many are curious to see what cameras captured as Tarek El Moussa and Christina El Moussa chose to work together after breaking up.
When appearing on Daily Pop, one of the stars got real about some of the drama that was all caught on tape.
"We do our best to be as professional as possible but every now and then we have to jab at each other—sometimes more serious than others," Tarek admitted to Morgan Stewart and Carissa Culiner. "It's kind of how it goes nowadays."
He continued, "I just watched the first episode last week and it is absolutely different than anything you've ever seen from us. We got into a few arguments that I didn't think were going to make camera and they did."
Gardaí are looking for a suspected drink driver who left the scene of a crash near Ardfert on New Year’s Eve.
At around 10.45 on Saturday night, Tralee gardaí responded to a report of a road traffic collision near the village of Ardfert.
The driver of the Renault Scenic had left the scene by the time gardaí had arrived.
Witnesses described the driver, a man, as being in a highly intoxicated state.
An empty litre bottle of vodka was found in the car.
Gardaí are asking anyone with information to contact Tralee garda station at 066 7102300 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666111.
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Related Stories French President Emmanuel Macron appeared alongside superstar singer Rihanna for an education summit in Senegal today.
The conference centre in Dakar erupted with cheers and whistles as the Umbrella hit-maker was announced, with Macron and the singer from Barbados posing arm in arm with Senegalese President Macky Sall.
Rihanna, who wore a smart power grey suit for the event with her hair scraped back, tweeted 'merci' to thank Macron for co-hosting the Global Partnership for Education conference as part of his two-day trip to west Africa.
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Alleging that a Congress MLA’s men were troubling him, a vegetable vendor, Manish Kumar, a resident of Muktsar’s Giddarbaha area tried to immolate himself Monday.
The state government has ordered a magisterial probe and also transferred the Giddarbaha SHO to police lines. ADC Lakhmir Singh reached a hospital in Bathinda to record his statement. DC Sumeet Kumar said treatment of the injured would be done free of cost.
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FORT JACKSON, S.C. (AP) -- Military officials say two soldiers are dead and six are hurt after a military vehicle struck them while they were in formation at an Army base in South Carolina.
Fort Jackson officials say two of the six soldiers injured Friday afternoon were in critical condition and all of the soldiers hurt were taken to a hospital off the base near Columbia.
The statement from Fort Jackson called the incident a "tragic accident," but did not give details about where the wreck happened or the type of vehicle involved.
Fort Jackson says the names of the soldiers killed will be released after families are notified.
The Army says it has started a thorough investigation.
Fort Jackson is the Army's largest training instillation, with more than 50,000 recruits assigned there each year.
WASHINGTON – The Pentagon official tells The Associated Press that transgender people can enlist in the military beginning Jan. 1, despite President Donald Trump’s opposition.
The new policy reflects growing legal pressure on the issue and the difficult hurdles the federal government would have to cross to enforce Trump’s demand to ban transgender individuals from the military. Two federal courts already have ruled against the ban.
Potential transgender recruits will have to overcome a lengthy and strict set of physical, medical and mental conditions that make it possible, though difficult, for them to join the armed services.
Maj. David Eastburn says the enlistment of transgender recruits will start Jan. 1 and go on amid the legal battles. The Department of Defence also is studying the issue.
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By Jim Hamilton, Florence
I’m pleased to learn that one of Montana’s finest federal employees, Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke, used a Sharpie pen on his new Trump hosiery to avoid violating the federal Hatch Act while he was attending a political meeting in South Dakota this week. In the Army, we called this quick thinking and subsequent action while under duress “employing a field expedient.”
Unfortunately, the wrinkled image of our distinguished POTUS on Zinke’s socks kind of resembles one of the shrunken heads Aborigines would put on stakes outside their villages to scare away intruders. I understand no Democratic Governors bothered Zinke while he was wearing the “Make America Great Again” hose.
LIU Brooklyn will hire former UMass head coach Derek Kellogg to be its next head coach, according to a report from ESPN.com’s Jeff Goodman.
Kellogg spent the past nine seasons as the head coach of the Minutemen as he made one NCAA tournament appearance and two trips to the NIT. After a third consecutive season without making a postseason appearance, UMass moved on from Kellogg earlier this offseason.
The Blackbirds are coming off of a very solid 20-12 season and second-place finish in the NEC but they opted to move on from former head coach Jack Perri.
A native of Springfield, Massachusetts, Kellogg has recruited both the Northeast and nationally at a very high level but that didn’t always translate to on-court success at UMass. It’ll be intriguing to see what kind of talent Kellogg can get into LIU Brooklyn as he’s got a fertile recruiting ground to work with.
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Also called pani puri, fulki, and gupchup, and not to be confused with puchhka, as it is called in West Bengal and Bangaldesh. They’re similar in most aspects, but their compositions are different enough to set them apart.
Anyhoo, this is one of the most awesome and well-known street foods and snacks in India. It consists of a small eggshell-thin crisp puri, which you poke a hole in, fill with boiled potato, chickpeas, onion (optional), and sev. Add appropriate balance of sweet pani (made with tamarind) and khatta pani (made with mint and green chilli). Put the whole thing in your mouth, chew, swallow, and bask in exploding flavors.
Ta da!
And to the good people at Buzzfeed who made the video about American people trying Indian snacks for the first time, that is not how you eat pani puri.
(EDIT: Just learned that there was a second video made. I’ll seek that out, and thank you!)
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NOTE FROM THE EDITOR: Please send me your family pictures of the Easters of yesteryear. I am particularly interested in pictures that highlight the fashions that included Easter bonnets and corsages on the ladies and gentlemen in their Easter finest which may or may not include the leisure suit statement. To be included in this week’s edition, I will need them by noon Tuesday. Please submit to manningtimeseditor@gmail.com Thank you!
A look at today’s Edmonton weather by Environment Canada.
Wednesday morning temperatures at the Edmonton Blatchford station measure 13 C with a 9 km/h wind coming from the north. There’s a chance of showers again today around 30 per cent chance. Fog should clear up this morning and there’s a high of 21 C today.
Today: Becoming a mix of sun and cloud this morning with 30 per cent chance of showers this afternoon. Risk of a thunderstorm this afternoon. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 21. UV index 8 or very high.
Tonight: Partly cloudy with 30 per cent chance of showers early this evening and risk of a thunderstorm. Clearing late this evening. Low 12.
Tomorrow: Sunny. Wind becoming south 20 km/h gusting to 40 in the afternoon. High 27. Humidex 30. UV index 8 or very high.
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ASABA—The special Assistant to the Delta State Governor on Special Duties, Mr. Arex Akemotubo has described Governor Ifeanyi Okowa’s three years as a blessing to all Deltans , noting that the pace of development in the state will bring prosperity to Deltans.
Akemotubo, made this known in an interview with newsmen yesterday in Asaba during the celebration to mark Democracy Day.
The governor’s aide eulogised the governor for his achievements in transforming unemployed youths in the state into owners of businesses and employers of labour through his job creation scheme.
“Governor Ifeanyi Okowa being an experienced politician has been able to attend to the needs of Deltans in various sectors within the last three years.
“Over three dead technical colleges in the state have been transformed into world class standard within the three years of Okowa Administration while four more technical colleges are currently undergoing transformation,” he added.
MILWAUKEE -- Shortstop Tyler Saladino has a sprained left ankle and has been placed on the 10-day disabled list by the Brewers, who recalled shortstop Orlando Arcia from Triple-A Colorado Springs before Wednesday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals.
Saladino jammed his ankle into second base as he took a throw from second baseman Hernan Perez on a force play in the third inning Tuesday night. Saladino had to be helped off the field.
Saladino is hitting .324 in 16 games for Milwaukee. Arcia had a .194 batting average in 44 games before he was sent down on May 25.
The Brewers sent Arcia to Triple-A in the hopes of jump-starting him offensively in a pressure-free environment. He hit .273 in 11 at-bats for Colorado Springs in three games since his demotion.
The Brewers called up Arcia in August 2016 when he was the top prospect in the organization. He hit just .219 in 55 games that season, but in 2017 he hit .277 with 15 home runs and 53 RBIs.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Éric Abidal (R),next to Barclone vice president Jordi Mestre (C) and sports director Deportivo, Pep Segura (L) during a press conference at FC Barcelona, June 19, 2018. EFE/FILE/Enric Fontcuberta.
Spain's judiciary and the official body that oversees organ transplants acknowledged Wednesday they had opened investigations into whether a former president of Barcelona football club had acted unlawfully in obtaining a replacement liver for one of its star players.
The Supreme Court of Barcelona said it had investigated Sandro Rosell, who was FC Barcelona's president from 2010-2014, over the alleged illegal purchase of a liver for defender Eric Abidal, who had been diagnosed with a hepatic tumor in 2012.
Valerie, Director of Operations of Miss Pole in Brookfield, says Miss Pole's goal is to allow women to let their hair down in a safe, fun and supportive environment. That, too, is the mission of the Woman UP! event.
Join us at the 4th Annual Woman UP! presented by Aurora Health Care for a day that celebrates YOU!
Sat., Feb. 11, 2017
10am - 4pm
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• Mingle with over 250 vendors
• Sample delicious foods and drinks from a variety of Milwaukee’s finest restaurants, chocolatiers and wineries.
• Watch expert presentations in Health and Wellness, DIY, Finance, Fitness and more!
• Enjoy a fashion show hosted by Milwaukee Fashion Week that will feature local designers, models and stylists.
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(CNN) The man who taught thousands of kids -- and adults -- about grammar and math through song has died.
Bob Dorough, the creator of 'Schoolhouse Rock' passed away at age 94.
His granddaughter Corin Wolf didn't disclose his exact cause of death but told CNN that Dorough was diagnosed with cancer last year.
From "Conjunction, Junction," to "I'm Just a Bill," Dorough's upbeat tunes helped educate thousands of viewers about simple math functions, rules of grammar and the legislative process.
'Schoolhouse Rock' songs premiered in 1973 and ran on ABC from 12 years. The show came back on air in the 1990s for five more years. Today, the songs live on in YouTube videos -- some with millions of views.
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A Lithuanian national charged with assaulting her partner has been granted bail on condition she stay away from the alleged injured party.
Inesa Tanuliene (39) was charged with assault causing harm, at Kilcolgan, Ferbane, Co. Offaly, on September 28 this year.
At last week's court, the State objected to bail due to the seriousness of the charge.
The alleged injured party is the accused’s partner and as the two parties live together, Garda Ann Marie McDonald said she was concerned about the accused interfering with the witness.
Defence, Ms Josephine Fitzpatrick said her client, a Lithuanian national, had no previous convictions and had no other address at which to reside.
Judge Staines granted bail on the accused’s own bond of €100, on condition she stay away from Offaly and her partner, and provide the gardaí with a new address and phone number within 24 hours.
The matter was adjourned to Tullamore District Court on November 1.
The Sigma Alpha Epsilon chapter at Northwestern University has been order to halt its daily operations by its national headquarters f ollowing allegations of sexual assault at the local fraternity house The Chicago Tribune reports that the cease-and-desist was confirmed Friday.Sigma Alpha Epsilon spokesman Brandon Weghorst says the chapter has to "cease and desist all operations," meaning it can't hold chapter meetings, attend fraternity social events or take part in other activities under the fraternity's banner. That is different from a suspension, which means the national organization no longer recognizes a chapter as an officials group, Weghorst clarified.The newspaper has reported that Northwestern administrators issued a security alert on Feb. 6 after reports that as many as four female students were possibly given a date rape drug last month during an event at the fraternity's house. Two of the women said they were sexually assaulted.The reported sexual assaults are under investigation.
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Left, a picture of Carolyn Brown in the Capricorn Records office on Cotton Street in Macon, Georgia, that appeared in the February 24, 1974, edition of The Telegraph, is seen beside a picture of the funeral program for Brown. The Telegraph
On the 5th death anniversary of Vilasrao Deshmukh, a two-time chief minister of Maharashtra, his son and actor Riteish Deshmukh shared an emotional post on social media.
Riteish on Monday took to Twitter to share a black and white photograph of his father.
"It's been five years... Have missed you every moment, every hour, everyday. Miss you pappa," the "Great Grand Masti" actor tweeted.
Vilasrao was diagnosed with cirrhosis in summer 2011. He was admitted to Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital in the first week of August 2012, where he was diagnosed with liver and kidney failure. He was flown to Chennai for a liver transplant by air ambulance.
Attempts to start the liver transplant failed as a clinically dead man, whose liver and kidney were to be transplanted into the late chief minister of Maharashtra, died the night before the operation. He died due to multiple organ failure.
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COLUMBIA, SC (WSPA) – A Greenville man was arrested last week on child pornography charges.
According to Attorney General Alan Wilson, Ezequiel Rivera Santiago, 25, was arrested on three charges connected to the exploitation of a minor on Jan. 26.
A CyberTipline report from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children led investigators to Santiago.
Investigators said he “engaged in sexually explicit communication and encourage a minor victim to create and send sexually explicit images.”
Santiago was charged with one count of sexual exploitation of a minor – first degree, one count of criminal solicitation of a minor and one count of disseminating obscene material to a person under the age of 18.
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* Who: Detroit Pistons (0-1) vs. Atlanta Hawks (1-1)
* Where: Little Caesars Arena
* When: 7 p.m.
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The Pistons will be playing the second of five preseason games tonight while this is the third of five for Atlanta. Detroit lost its preseason opener 108-106 Wednesday against the visiting Charlotte Hornets. Atlanta dropped its opener 96-90 Sunday in Miami before beating Cleveland 109-93 Wednesday on the road. The Pistons' final home preseason game is Monday vs. Indiana. You can follow the action in the box score up above and discuss the game in the comments section with fellow fans. There is no local TV in Detroit or Atlanta.
A look back at the rise of marijuana in the US
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — According to a new Yahoo-Marist poll released today, more than half of Americans admit to having used marijuana at least once in their lives. The drug occupies a unique place in America; the federal government has deemed it illegal but 29 states have legalized it for medicinal or recreational purposes.
Here’s a look back at the rise of marijuana in the U.S.
2,000 BC
Ancient Egyptians start using the drug after it arrives from India, according to a 2012 published paper. Marijuana eventually arrived in Europe, where Greek and Romans started using the marijuana plant for “its ropelike qualities …read more
JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (AP) — The Pentagon is changing the name of the U.S. military's Pacific headquarters to U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, in a bow to America's growing connection to India and its expanding security role in the region.
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis is formally announcing the name change during a ceremony marking a leadership handover at the command. U.S. Navy Adm. Philip Davidson is taking over PACOM from Adm. Harry Harris, who has been nominated to be the next U.S. ambassador to South Korea.
The change is largely symbolic in nature. It carries no fundamental shifts in troops, military missions or other Pentagon activities. Instead, Mattis says, it's a recognition of the increasing connectivity between the Indian and Pacific oceans.
The U.S. and India have been forging stronger security ties in recent years.
Yash Raj Film's action spectacle 'Shamshera' that pits Ranbir Kapoor and Sanjay Dutt in a face off on the big screen is set to release on July 31, 2020. Directed by Karan Malhotra, who previously directed 'Agneepath', 'Shamshera' is a desi, high-octane masala film. An edge of the seat adventure, it is set in the heartland of India and will have jaw-dropping action sequences and a never seen before Ranbir Kapoor. Sanjay Dutt takes on Ranbir as he plays a ruthless, merciless villain in the film.'Shamshera' also stars Vaani Kapoor as a gorgeous temptress and her pairing with Ranbir makes it one of the most freshest jodis on big screen. The film is set to go on the floors end of this year and shooting will wrap by mid 2019.
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– WWE announced that Seth Rollins vs. Samoa Joe has been officially added to WWE Payback pay-per-view from San Jose, California on April 30th.
Check out the updated Payback card:
* House of Horrors Match for the WWE Title
Bray Wyatt vs. Randy Orton
* WWE United States Title Match
Chris Jericho vs. Kevin Owens
* RAW Tag Team Title Match
Cesaro and Sheamus vs. The Hardys
* WWE Cruiserweight Title Match
Austin Aries vs. Neville
* Seth Rollins vs. Samoa Joe
A single-vehicle rollover accident shut down the northbound M-53 ramp at 26 Mile Road in Shelby Township on Tuesday morning.
According to Shelby Township Police Lt. William Wylie, a TruGreen Lawn Care truck rolled over at about 9:10 a.m. on the exit ramp prior to the roundabout at the end of the ramp.
Wylie said initial police radio information indicated the driver swerved to avoid another accident, but that ended up not being the case.
Wylie did not know what caused the vehicle to roll over.
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The TruGreen driver did not suffer any serious injuries, and no one else was hurt in the incident. A Macomb County HAZMAT team was at the scene controlling the spill of the liquid fertilizer.
At about 10:30 a.m., Wylie expected the exit ramp would reopen soon.
-- Macomb Daily Online Editor Don Gardner
Banned for more than three decades, cinemas will open again in Saudi Arabia
35 years
Saudi Arabia is re-opening itself to the world of cinema, lifting a ban on movie theaters that has been in place since the 1980s. Venues could be open as early as March.
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KINGSTON, Ont. — The Kingston Frontenacs are still alive in the Ontario Hockey League playoffs.
Defenceman Sean Day had a goal and two assists as Kingston downed the Hamilton Bulldogs in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference final 5-2 on Tuesday.
Sam Field, Cliff Pu, Max Jones and Jason Robertson also scored for the Frontenacs, who still trail the best-of-seven series 3-1.
MacKenzie Entwistle and Arthur Kaliyev found the back of the net for the Bulldogs.
Jeremy Helvig turned aside 30 shots for Kingston as Kaden Fulcher made 24 saves for Hamilton.
The Frontenacs went 2 for 6 on the power play while the Bulldogs failed to score on six chances with the man advantage.
Hamilton will try and win the series on home ice on Thursday.
Ye Olde Trail Tavern, which has the claim to fame as the oldest bar in the state, is under new ownership and closed for renovations.
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Jim Brickman Pure Piano: The Greatest Hits – Jim Brickman, award-winning songwriter and pianist presents his most entertaining and romantic concert of the year, Pure Piano: The Greatest Hits. Brickman’s engaging stage presence seamlessly blends emotion and humor with music that touches the heart. Brickman leads the audience on a personal escape with stirring solo piano and vocal collaborations including hits like “Angel Eyes,” “Valentine,” “If You Believe” and “Love of My Life.” Jim Brickman in concert strikes the perfect balance of musical intimacy, compelling storytelling and a personal connection with every seat filled
Part of the A27 has been closed this evening (July 4) following a crash.
The collision has taken place westbound on the A27 Arundel Road between Clapham and Angmering.
The carriageway has been closed and detours are currently in operation via the exit and entry slip roads.
Delays are being reported.
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Staff members at Greene County Public Health, Greene Metropolitan Housing Authority, Greene County Department of Job & Family Services and Greene County Family Visitation Center wore blue April 12 for Ohio Wears Blue Day, which is part of Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Police seek man who pulled on woman's hijab at restaurant
MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — Police in New Hampshire are searching for a man who yanked on a woman's hijab at a restaurant.
Authorities say the 25-year-old woman was sitting at a table at The Farm in Manchester on June 22 when the man unfamiliar to her pulled on her hijab without saying a word. The head scarf is worn by some Muslim women.
The man left the restaurant shortly afterward when the woman's co-workers confronted him at the bar.
Police say the woman suffered discomfort to her chin and head.
The man is wanted for a charge of simple assault.
After paying tribute to yacht rock with Kenny Loggins and Michael McDonald, Thundercat comes back with the Valentine’s Day present “Friend Zone.” Manning the ship solo on this outing, Thundercat’s new single returns to his signature bounce as he rides an astral key riff. (He also finds the space to quote Kendrick Lamar’s “Bitch, Don’t Kill My Vibe.”)
“Friend Zone,” along with the previously released “Show You the Way,” will appear on Thundercat’s upcoming LP Drunk, which is out February 24 via Brainfeeder. Listen to the new cut here and catch his tour dates here.
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Memories cafe provides a friendly environment for people with memory difficulties and their friends and family to socialise and relax. The cafe provides with a chance to find out more about what services are available locally or just to have a chat with someone who is going through something similar. There is a low key programme of activities, music, lunch and support of trained staff.
Hundreds of demonstrators marched through the streets of Minneapolis on Monday evening to protest the white supremacist rally in Virginia that erupted in violence over the weekend.
The anti-racism demonstrators gathered about 5 p.m. outside the headquarters of the Republican Party of Minnesota in the city’s Seward neighborhood before marching west into downtown and stopping near Minneapolis City Hall, where they burned a swastika-covered effigy.
The majority of demonstrators dispersed about 7:30 p.m., but a smaller group marched for another hour.
The marchers blocked traffic along their route and disrupted light-rail service, but no arrests were made, according to the Minneapolis Police Department.
With the summer swimming season kicking into high gear, windsoriteDOTca will once again be providing weekly beach reports every Wednesday, all summer long.
We will let you know which beaches are safe for swimming, and those that are not.
Beach sampling will take place every Monday. If the beach is closed due to high E. coli levels, the beach will be resampled on Thursday of the same week. Beach water quality results from Monday’s sampling are posted on Wednesday during the summer. If the beach was resampled, results will be posted on Friday.
Based on samples taken Monday, June 12th, 2017:
Swimming is not recommended at Hillman, Mettawas, & Colchester Beach as bacterial counts exceed 100.
No beaches are closed this week.
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Check out this rundown of the basic steps to coil and throw a rescue rope four different ways, presented by Boreal River Rescue and Five 2 Nine productions. Here is a breakdown of the methods:
Butterfly Method (starting from the rope end): Coil the rope in your hand with loops, hanging from both sides of your hand, that resemble butterfly wings. Butterfly Method (starting from bag end): With the bag in your hand, coil the rope in the same way as the first method. Tru Method: Hold the rope end in your hand and coil it in a figure-8 fashion between your hand and elbow. Loop Method: Start with the rope-end in your hand. Begin making loops with your other hand, twisting the rope as you place it into the hand holding the rope-end.
My Brothers & Sisters is a large Kansas City collective that adds psychedelic flourishes to rock, funk and soul. In characteristically purple prose, the band refers to itself as “the ascetic bloodhounds of immortal sonic ecstasy.”
They deliver a powerful live performance. The nine or more musicians who squeeze onto stages during My Brothers & Sisters shows induce wide smiles and uninhibited dancing.
1 – Aidan Dudas, 17, is playing with Team Canada in the 2018 IIHF World U18 championships in Russia. The tournament runs until April 29.
2- Dudas is listed 68th overall in the NHL Central Scouting list.
3 – He was drafted by the Ontario Hockey League in 2016, joining the Owen Sound Attack.
4 – Aidan was part of Team Canada in the 2016 Youth Olympic Games in Lillehammer, Norway
How Senator Dino Melaye Allegedly Jumps Out Of Police Vehicle, Flees Into Bush Enroute Kogi
Embattled Senator Dino Melaye, who was arrested on Tuesday by SARS operaive, have reportedly jumped out of a Police moving vehicle conveying him to Kogi state and ran into a thick bush. According to Daily Sun reports: “In what was like a typical Sylvester Stallone film, on Tuesday afternoon in Abuja, embattled senator, Dino Melaye, […]
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CINCINNATI (AP) — The defense is set to present its case in the Ohio murder retrial of a former University of Cincinnati police officer.
Attorneys for Ray Tensing will start calling witnesses Thursday, with Tensing himself expected to take the stand as early as Friday.
The state rested its case Wednesday after Dr. Karen Looman of the Hamilton County coroner’s office testified that Sam DuBose died instantly from a bullet fired into his head at a downward angle. Tensing looked away as graphic autopsy photos were shown in court.
Tensing, who is white, is charged in the 2015 traffic-stop shooting of the unarmed black motorist.
Tensing he has said he feared for his life as DuBose tried to drive away.
His first trial ended in a hung jury in November.
To those who think golf isn't a dangerous sport, think again. Imagine, you're out hitting the links just trying to sink some putts and you get RKO'd out of nowhere, BY A GOOSE. Well, that's exactly what happened to one unsuspecting high school golfer in Michigan.
Photographic evidence below shows an unnamed golfer on the Blissfield High golf team getting absolutely pummeled by the waterfowl.
The golfers just finished teeing off and were walking down the fairway. To the left there was a goose nest and the golfers did a good job of avoiding it but the guard goose (hanging out on the far right thought differently. — Blissfield Athletics (@BlissAthletics) April 22, 2018
The good news is, no one was physically hurt in the incident, however that didn't stop the Blissfield Athletics Twitter page from roasting their own guy.
Rumor the German shepherd has become America's top dog.
Cheered loudly all around the ring by a packed crowd at Madison Square Garden, Rumor was picked as best in show at the Westminster Kennel Club on Tuesday night.
Rumor became just the second German shepherd to win the nation's most prestigious pooch parade, joining the fittingly named Manhattan in 1987. Rumor retired after a near-miss at Westminster last year, but she returned a month ago to give it another try.
The 5-year-old Rumor is named for the Adele hit song "Rumor Has It." This was the 104th career win for Rumor, and handler and co-owner Kent Boyles said earlier in the day that this would definitely, for real, be her last major show.
There were nearly 2,800 dogs entered in the 141st Westminster canine competition, spread across the 202 eligible breeds and varieties.
Rumor beat out a Norwegian elkhound, a Pekingese, a miniature poodle, an Irish setter, a boxer and a Norwich terrier in the final ring.
My two favorite holidays are Thanksgiving when we are thankful for family and food and Valentine’s Day when we celebrate love and the people we love.
Love is a powerful thing, maybe the most powerful thing. And I am blessed to have a lot of it in my life.
So I hope everyone in AVC land takes time today to be with your loved ones and celebrate the love in your life.
Happy Valentine’s Day
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G Buddy Hield was automatically ejected when he was called for a flagrant-2 foul Sunday. Hield tried to move around a screen set by DeMarcus Cousins and grabbed the Kings forward in the groin and appeared to squeeze.
G E'Twaun Moore (personal reasons) and F Terrence Jones (sprained right ankle) both missed their second straight game Sunday.
F Anthony Davis scored 32 points for New Orleans, 21 of them in the first half of a loss at Sacramento on Sunday.
F Terrence Jones (sprained right ankle) and G E'Twaun Moore (personal reasons) both missed their second consecutive game Sunday.
C Alexis Ajinca did not play for New Orleans amid rampant speculation he could be headed for Philadelphia in a trade for F Jhalil Okafor, who was held out the 76ers' game Sunday.
A funeral service will take place at 1 p.m. Sunday, June 18, 2017 at Strasser-Roller Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the funeral home.
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IT'S not a meteor shower, but it's almost as spectacular.
When amateur photographer Mark Bentley went out over the weekend to try and capture this year's Perseids, he ended up capturing this spectacular UFO instead on the Brize Norton Road in Carterton.
In actual fact, these lights are a fire engine which zoomed past as Mr Bentley was trying to photograph the sky.
He tweeted the pictures out on Sunday and fellow photo buff Viv Walker quickly responded, saying: "Very moody pictures, love them."
Luckily, Mr Bentley said he also saw about seven of the Perseids too while he was at the side of the road.
The Perseid meteor shower occurs every July and August as the Earth passes debris from the Swift-Tuttle comet.
See more of Mr Bentley's photography by following him on Twitter, @MarkbBentley
Despite only signing up for two episodes - the first of which aired last week - the former Emmerdale star has admitted she would love to continue, though her fate lies in the hands of bosses.
Speaking about her future on the medical drama, the 32-year-old told Express.co.uk: "I'd love to be a regular [on Holby]. From the feedback that I had [it sounds positive] but you've just got to leave it in the hands of the Gods, I suppose."
If viewer reactions are anything to go by, then it's likely that fans could be seeing a lot more of the beauty on Keller Ward.
ROME (AP) — Italy is supplying Libya with 12 naval boats, as migrant deaths at sea mount in the waters near the North African nation.
Italian Premier Giuseppe Conte said Tuesday the vessels include 10 patrol boats, aimed at "strengthening the patrol activity of the Libyan coast."
The Italians will also help train the Libyan coast guard.
Recently, several smuggler boats filled with migrants have capsized shortly after setting out from Libyan shores, where human traffickers are based. While some migrants were rescued by the Libyan coast guard, hundreds of others, including children, were missing at sea and feared dead.
Private aid groups that operate rescue vessels off Libya say the Libyan coast guard is ill-equipped to save lives.
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Italy, meanwhile, says private rescue boats only encourage traffickers to launch unseaworthy boats loaded with migrants toward Europe.
An Entrepreneur who is the founder, chairman and CEO of Gravity4 is a man with a different dreams and different perception of life. A die hard entrepreneur, Chahal’s success originated from performance-based advertising. G4 is his fourth and biggest company.
1 dies in Mississippi traffic accident on holiday weekend
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — One person has died in a wreck on Mississippi highways during the Memorial Day holiday period.
Mississippi Highway Patrol spokesman Capt. Johnny Poulos says that on Monday afternoon, 79-year-old Ida White of Louisville was hit while trying to cross the four lanes of Mississippi 25 just north of Louisville. As she tried to cross the northbound lanes, her car was hit by a second car driven by 40-year-old Jones McArthur of Monroe, Louisiana. White died while on the way to a hospital, while McArthur was taken to a hospital.
Poulos says troopers investigated 156 crashes between Friday and Monday, with 54 people suffering injuries. He says troopers issued nearly 6,000 citations and made 109 DUI arrests.
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The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission has scheduled an archery camp for children during the holiday break.
The Arctic Archery Day Camp will be held Dec. 28-29 at the Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Education Center in Lincoln. It will feature archery, air rifle, spear throwing, games, art projects, crafts and winter wildlife education.
Children in grades 2 through 6 are welcome to attend one or both days. Single-day registration is $40; the cost for both days is $75. Register by calling 402-471-6141 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday or 12-6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Learn more about the Outdoor Education Center at OutdoorEdCenter.org.
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Source: New Zealand Police – Press Release/Statement:
Headline: UPDATE – Queenstown Fire
Please attribute to Inspector Olaf Jensen, Otago Lakes Area Commander.
Police were called to a report of a car fire at 9.30pm yesterday at Jardine Park, Queenstown.
One person has died in the fire and is yet to be identified.
Police and Fire Service will be conducting a scene examination today to determine the cause of the fire.
While the scene examination is ongoing we cannot speculate on how the fire may have started.
Further information will be released later this morning.
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Federal Election Commissioner Ellen Weintraub discusses political advertising and the role of tech in election outcomes.
Saw the two kids dash into the water just before I took this.
East side road Skaha Lake.
A proposal to have an all-island solution to an agri-food trade in Ireland post-Brexit is worth investigating, according to Fine Gael MEP Mairead McGuinness.
Ms McGuinness was commenting on earlier reports this week that the European Commission is considering a tariff-free agri-food trade deal for the island of Ireland after Brexit.
"I think that the suggestion that we could do agri-food trade on an all-Ireland basis post-Brexit is certainly worth exploring," she said.
"It would avoid a border for agri-food. There are complications around it and I think for a lot of farmers they would see it as only part of a solution because we're also needing to have a good trading relationship into the UK market after Brexit"
The Rock Springs Tigers were able to pull away from their halftime tie, to take the win over the Natrona County Mustangs, 71-59. The Tigers are now 3-2 in conference play and 9-7 overall.
senior Noah Spence led the team in scoring with 16 points. Freshman Graedyn Buell and sophomore Justis Reese each added 15 points.
The Tigers are at home next Friday, February 9, as they host the Jackson Broncs. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. Listen to the game live on WyoRadio’s am 1360 krkk.
Posco Chairman Kwon Oh-joon on Monday vowed to bring the company to greater heights over the next 50 years, at a New Year’s meeting at the company’s headquarters in Pohang, North Gyeongsang Province.Kwon ordered that the company expand its earning power by upgrading its steelmaking business, and continue with its business restructuring to maximize work efficiency.“This year should be the year to secure the top steel earning power in the world and wrap up the scheduled restructuring while establishing a foothold for future growth. Let us complete the goal of ‘Posco the Great’ and prepare for the leap into the next 50 years,” Kwon said.The chairman also highlighted the necessity of cultivating the drive for future growth by establishing a smart system.By Lee Hyun-jeong (rene@heraldcorp.com)
It's a new year. Let's focus. Especially as a new president takes office, inheriting the awesome responsibility of keeping us safe and secure.
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The sliding Los Angeles Clippers hope to get star guard Chris Paul back in the lineup when they host the Phoenix Suns on Monday. Paul has missed five of the last six games with a hamstring issue, including Saturday's 114-88 loss at Oklahoma City which extended the Clippers' losing streak to six.
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Cobblers edged towards safety with 1-1 draw against Shrewsbury Town in Easter Monday’s incident-packed clash at Sixfields.
Marc Richards headed Town into a half-time lead and after David Buchanan saw red, Matt Sadler earned a point for Shrewsbury before John-Joe O’Toole was also sent off late on.
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The prime minister announced today that he's axing the controversial 457 visa program and replacing it with a new visa class which will have stricter criteria for foreigners who want to work in Australia. Immigration Minister Peter Dutton joined 7.30 to discuss the decision.
Fighting Irish 101 provides 24/7 obsessive sports coverage of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish as a part of Sports Media 101 . For news, op/ed, game reviews, team updates and even rumors you will find all of it on Fighting Irish 101.
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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (AP)  Four people have been arrested regarding the disappearance of a North Carolina man last seen in Tennessee.
The Johnson City Press reports 29-year-old Carlton Lamar Edmonson was reported missing Jan. 19 when his family received a call demanding a $700 ransom. A Johnson County Sheriff's Office release says investigators believe several people kidnapped Edmonson, brought him to a remote area in the county and assaulted him. Edmonson has yet to be found.
A North Carolina couple, 31-year-old Robert Leroy Littleton III and 30-year-old Leigh Katherine Littleton, was charged last week. Thirty-nine-year-old Michael Stacey May was arrested Jan. 26 and 30-year-old James Combs was arrested Saturday. They each face charges related to assault and kidnapping. A fifth person is expected to be charged.
It's unclear if anyone charged has a lawyer.
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Rapid City volleyball players are jumping into action to help out Love INC with food donations. Last year Love INC provided food for about 800 people, with half of those being children.
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MADRID — Girona avoided conceding late this time, holding on to beat Catalan rival Espanyol 1-0 in the Spanish league on Monday.
After allowing injury-time goals in its last two league matches, Girona closed out the game at Espanyol to halt a four-game winless streak in all competitions.
David Timor scored in the first top-flight meeting between the Catalan clubs just before halftime at RCDE Stadium in Barcelona, moving Girona to ninth place.
It was the fourth loss in five league matches for Espanyol, which dropped to 16th in the 20-team standings, near the relegation zone.
"We started well but in the end it was another loss," Espanyol goalkeeper Pau Lopez said. "It has been a very bad season so far."
Girona conceded injury-time goals in a draw at Real Betis two weeks ago, and in a loss against Alaves last week.
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CAMP ZAMA, Japan — The commander of U.S. Forces Korea is heading to Japan to help celebrate the Army’s 242nd birthday.
Gen. Vincent Brooks will address troops at a birthday ball on Friday Camp Zama, headquarters of U.S. Army Japan and I Corps (forward), said Kevin Krejcarek, an Army spokesman.
Wednesday marked 242 years since the Continental Army was formed to fight for American independence. Camp Zama has been hosting a range of activities this week to mark the milestone.
At the dining facility on Wednesday, soldiers sank their teeth into a “surf and turf” lunch with steak, spare ribs, lobster, shrimp and other foods, capped off with a sumptuous birthday cake. After lunch, they cheered their units on during a softball tournament.
Other events at Zama this week include a 10-mile race, swimming competitions and tournaments ranging from golf to Army Combatives, the service’s hand-to-hand combat style.
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HILLSBOROUGH, N.C. (AP) — A former NFL agent has pleaded guilty to violating North Carolina’s sports agent law by providing thousands of dollars in improper benefits to three former Tar Heels football players to entice them into signing contracts with him.
Terry Watson entered his plea Monday afternoon in a deal to resolve 3 ½-year-old felony charges. Watson received 30 months of probation and a $5,000 fine, while Judge Graham Shirley issued a suspended jail sentence of six to eight months.
Watson pleaded guilty to the 13 counts of athlete-agent inducement for providing roughly $24,000 in cash and travel accommodations to eventual NFL players Robert Quinn, Marvin Austin and Greg Little. A felony obstruction of justice charge for not providing records sought by authorities was dismissed as part of the deal.
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Ekblad scored a goal and added an assist in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Red Wings.
It was Ekblad's first multi-point game since Oct. 12, a span of 47 games. The big defender has scuffled since his excellent rookie season and this season is yet another struggle. Ekblad is on a pace that won't deliver 30 points if he manages to play out the rest of the games this season. He's better than this, but we hope Ekblad's trajectory is different than Tyler Myers'.
The Texas Tech volleyball team will face Ole Miss in the National Invitational Volleyball Championship Final on Tuesday, Dec. 12 at 6 p.m. in Oxford, Mississippi.
The Red Raiders (19-14) visit Ole Miss (21-14) for the NIVC title match, after beating TCU 3-1 and picking up their fourth win in a row. It's the first title match of any kind for the Texas Tech volleyball program.
After a pair of sweeps at San Marcos regional, the Red Raiders earned a pair of four-set victories in Fort Worth to earn a berth in Tuesday's championship match.
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Netflix is on the verge of surpassing 100 million subscribers, a testament to how much the video streaming service has changed the entertainment landscape since its debut a decade ago.
The milestone will be reached this weekend if Netflix’s projections are correct. Netflix made the prediction Monday with the release of its first-quarter earnings.
The video service added nearly 5 million subscribers during the first three months of the year to end March with 98.7 million customers in roughly 190 countries.
Netflix still has a ways to go to catch up with HBO, the popular pay-TV channel that has served as its role model. HBO has 134 million subscribers worldwide, including viewers who now get the channel on an internet-only service that was inspired by Netflix’s success.
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The Queen has said her "thoughts and prayers" are with the families of the victims of the Grenfell Tower fire and the many others affected by the tragedy.
A statement said: "My thoughts and prayers are with those families who have lost loved ones in the Grenfell Tower fire and the many people who are still critically ill in hospital.
"Prince Philip and I would like to pay tribute to the bravery of firefighters and other emergency services officers who put their own lives at risk to save others.
"It is also heartening to see the incredible generosity of community volunteers rallying to help those affected by this terrible event."
Investigators for the Attorney General's office and Michigan State Police were on scene today at Michigan State University's Hannah Administrative Building and Fee Hall.
Andrea Bitely with the Attorney General's office tells FOX 47 News the investigators were retrieving items from William Strampel's office. Strampel is the dean for the College of Osteopathic Medicine and was Larry Nassar's former boss.
Bitley says the items were requested by the Special Counsel on January 27th and hadn't been turned over as of Friday.
She says the Attorney General's office will continue to investigate, but didn't provide any other details.
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TORONTO — The CFL will use a slightly different football this season.
The new ball will be made of slightly harder leather and upon inflation could be up to an eighth of an inch larger. But it will sport the same laces and stripes as usual.
"The new ball is virtually identical, to the eye, to the old one," Ryan Janzen, the CFL's senior director of football operations, said in a statement. "It has the same laces and markings including our stripes.
"But it is made of a slightly harder leather. Our partners at Wilson say that allows it to hold its pebbles better.”
The league said last season clubs were given the opportunity at mini-camp and training camp to test the Wilson ball used in the NFL. The CFL added quarterbacks indicated they preferred the traditional laces but the leather of the NFL footballs.
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As heavy snow releases its grip on Devon many schools across the county are set to reopen on Tuesday.
Hundreds of schools took the decision not to open on Monday following major snowfall during Sunday afternoon.
But most of Devon's schools will reopen tomorrow with only those that are in mainly remote areas set to remain closed.
A yellow weather warning, issued by the Met Office's Exeter weather centre, is in place across Devon for ice from 7pm tonight through to 9am tomorrow.
Schools that are closed on Tuesday:
Blackawton Primary School
Ratcliffe School
Widecombe-in-the-Moor Primary
Dunsford Community Academy - closed until 11.30am
Doddiscombesleigh Primary School - closed until 12.30pm
Ilsington Church Of England Primary School - closed until 11am
OSLO, March 28 Norway's Financial Supervisory Authority (FSA) proposed regulations on Tuesday to limit the amount of credit card debt and other high-interest loans that banks can grant to individuals, the regulator said in a statement.
** These forms of consumer debt grew by 15 percent in 2016
** The rules compliment recent changes in regulations intended to limit the rise of Norwegian mortgage debt
** The FSA proposal would cap overall loans, including consumer loans and mortgage debt, at five times the gross annual income of the borrower
** The guidelines will apply to Norwegian banks as well as to units of foreign banks operating in Norway
** The proposal will now be sent for a round of consultations, with an April 19 deadline, the FSA added (Reporting by Terje Solsvik, editing by Camilla Knudsen)
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Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Brian Flynn will be out for a minimum of eight weeks after falling through the roof of his barn, Josh Vernier of 610 Sports in Kansas City, Missouri, reported Tuesday. "He was working on his barn and fell through the roof," Royals manager Ned Yost said Tuesday, per the Kansas City Star 's Rustin Dodd .
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Team Athletics SVG has named a 12-member team for this year’s CARIFTA Games in the Bahamas from March 30th to April 2nd.
The Squad comprises:
Under-20 Girls – Shafiqua Maloney for the 200-metres, 400-metres and the 4 x 400-metres Relay; Krystal Foster for the Shot Put and Discuss; Annicea Richards for the 4 x 400-metres Relay; Daria Matthias for the 100-metres and 200-metres; Tamara Woodley for the 800-metres, 4 x 400-metres Relay; and Zita Vincent for the 800-metres, 1500-metres and 4 x 400-metres Relay.
Under-17 Girls, Ulanda Lewis for the 100-metres and 200-metres.
Under-20 Boys, Desroy Jordan for the 800-metres and 1500-metres and Yonick Murray for the 400-metres.
Under-20 Boys, Handel Roban for the 400-metres and 800-metres; Jevonie Lavia for the High Jump, and Uroy Ryan for the High Jump.
The Team will be managed by Chantel Legair and coached by Rawlson Morgan.
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SANTIAGO, April 5 Peru will likely gradually increase its copper production to 3.1 million tonnes in 2021 from an annual 2.35 million tonnes expected for both this year and next, the country's energy and mines minister told the CRU World Copper Conference in Chile.
Peru surpassed China as the world's No. 2 copper producer last year on the back of a surge in production from MMG Ltd's Las Bambas project and an expansion at Freeport-McMoRan Inc's Cerro Verde mine. (Reporting By Mitra Taj)
On Valentine's Day, the Vail Daily will publish our popular Valentine "Love Notes." This year the first 20 words are free for each note when you use our web form to place the note. Just go to vaildaily.com/valentine for more info or to place your note. Or for a small fee you can call it in at 970-845-9937 or email it to classifieds@vaildaily.com The deadline is Feb. 13 at 4:30 p.m.
Finance Minister on Monday chaired a meeting to review (FDI) policy in certain sectors, sources said.
The meeting was attended by Commerce and Industry Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Power Minister and senior officials in the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP), sources added.
Sources, however, remained tight-lipped about the deliberations held in the meeting.Sources said the meeting appears to be a follow up of the meeting Prime Minister had called last month onThe meeting assumes significance as the government is considering to liberalise in certain sectors such as single retail, multi retail, andThe government is relaxing norms to provide investor friendly climate to foreign players, and in turn, attract more FDI to boost and createin the country grew by 9 per cent to $43.47 billion in 2016-17.
Indian players try football inside the gallery as the practice session at Ranchi is cancelled due to rain (Courtesy: BCCI/Twitter)
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Skylar Ackerman’s rink is back in Saskatchewan with some new hardware and treasured memories after claiming silver at Canada’s u-18 curling championship in New Brunswick.
A man crosses Maine Street where snow has been piled high during a blizzard, Monday, Feb. 13, 2017, in Brunswick, Maine. A fluffy snow up to two-feet deep blanketed parts of the Northeast, just days after the biggest storm of the season dumped up to 19 inches of snow on the region.
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Hearts of Oak defender Joshua Otoo is confident the team will improve against Medeama on Sunday after a slow start to their campaign on Monday.
The Phobians were second best against Inter Allies at the El-Wak Stadium in a 0-0 draw.
Otoo was among five debutants named in Hearts of Oak's starting line up and he is confident the team will come good at home against the Tarkwa-based side.
"Every first game of the season is tough and we did not expect an easy game against Inter Allies," he told accraheartsofoaksc.com.
"I am very confident we will improve in our next game. The truth is that we have to improve in all areas but I think the midfield and the attack should improve more to able to win matches."
He added: "The support we received from the fans was massive and great. I felt really happy and for me it is really an honor to defend the shirt of Hearts of Oak."
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Wagner signed a deal in Japan with the Seibu Lions on Tuesday, Yahoo! Japan reports.
The 33-year-old hasn't made an appearance in the majors since 2014 with the Blue Jays. He most recently spent 2017 in Triple-A, pitching a total of 54.1 innings.
STERLING, MA (WHDH) — Police in Sterling are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing teenage boy.
Rowan Wallace, 15, of Sterling, could be in Clinton, Lancaster or Shrewsbury, police said.
Wallace is described as 5-foot, 7 inches tall and weighing 130 pounds, with blue eyes and brown hair. He was last seen wearing gray sweatpants, a dark Under Armour sweatshirt, a blue backpack and red sneakers.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact police.
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Marcus takes a ride across the bay and hears the story of a man that killed his wife and daughter.
Airmen from the 386th Expeditionary Force Support Squadron carry sparkling grape juice through a storeroom Dec. 22, 2016 at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. These Airmen were assembling tri-walls of holiday meal items for forward-deployed service members (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Andrew Park)
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PINEHURST, N.C. (WNCN) — A family escaped from their burning home early on Monday in Pinehurst, the Aberdeen Times reported.
The fire occurred at a home located at 9 Choke Cherry Lane just before 1:30 a.m.
Emergency responders arrived on the scene to find a home with flames and heavy smoke visible from outside the home, according to the Aberdeen Times.
Firefighters were able to get the fire under control in less than 30 minutes after they reached the scene. Units remained on scene for hours afterwards.
According to Pinehurst Deputy Fire Chief Floyd Fritz, the fire was mostly contained to the kitchen, which suffered extensive damage. The entire home suffered smoke damage.
Fire officials contacted the American Red Cross to assist the family who was not able to return to the home.
Responding to this fire were units with Pinehurst Fire Department, Aberdeen Fire & Rescue, Southern Pines Fire & Rescue, Eastwood Fire Department, Moore County EMS, and the Pinehurst Police Department.
(THE WEEK) — Former FBI Director James Comey’s book is hot off the presses and hot on the bestseller list.
Comey’s memoir, A Higher Loyalty: Truth, Lies, and Leadership, has sold more than 600,000 copies in just its first week, The New York Times reported Tuesday.
It has already outsold many other polarizing, political books — including Hillary Clinton’s post-election memoir, What Happened, and Michael Wolff’s tell-all about President Trump’s first months in office, Fire and Fury. Clinton’s book sold around 300,000 copies in all formats in its first week, while Wolff’s sold about 200,000 hardcover copies in its first week, the Times reports.
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Kathy Swihart shot a two-round total of 160 and a net of 144 to win the Ladies Senior Classic Golf Tournament on Aug. 10-11 at Ella Sharp Park Golf Course.
Full results from the tournament are below.
TEMPE, Ariz. >> Police in a Phoenix suburb say one of Uber’s self-driving vehicles has struck and killed a pedestrian.
Police in the city of Tempe said Monday that the vehicle was in autonomous mode with an operator behind the wheel when the woman walking outside of a crosswalk was hit.
Sgt. Ronald Elcock says in an email that the accident happened overnight but did not say whether it occurred Sunday night or Monday morning.
The woman died of her injuries at a hospital and her name was not made public.
Uber has been testing the self-driving vehicles in Tempe and Phoenix for months.
Uber says on Twitter that it is “fully cooperating” with the investigation and expressed condolences to the family of the victim.
Joe Chidley: The only sure thing is that the political mess in Italy will take a long time to clean up — and the economic mess will take even longer
CAIRO (AP) — Yemen’s official news agency says the Shiite rebels have killed at least 20 people and detained dozens across the country’s north since killing their top ally, former President Ali Abdullah Saleh.
The rebels known as Houthis appear to be escalating their crackdown on any possible sign of rebellion among their one-time allies from Saleh’s party, the General People’s Congress. They are also shutting down the internet and tightening an already existing media blackout.
According to SABA, the official news agency now under control of the internationally-recognized government, the Houthis also blew up 20 houses in the northern province of Hajja and replaced the province’s governor who was a onetime Saleh associate.
The agency reported on Monday that the Houthis also arrested 49 people in Mahwet, another northern province in Yemen.
Tybee Island (WSAV) – A Tybee Island teenager was denied bond this morning in juvenile court. He was arrested over the weekend after police say he was planning to buy a gun to kill three people.
Tybee Island police were tipped by someone familiar with the teen that they were using the social media app Snapchat to find a gun. Police then began an investigation that turned into an undercover operation.
They scheduled a meet up with the teen Friday night at Jaycee Park. Police then arrested the teen.
He was arraigned in juvenile court Monday morning. Tybee Island detectives tell News 3 the teen has been denied release as well as bond. Bond was denied on the premise the judge found the teen a harm to the general public.
A trial date will now be set. Tybee PD is working to locate the messages from Snapchat in which the teen was telling others about his plan to buy a gun and use it on two adults and another young person.
The 35 Russian diplomats expelled by President Obama in connection with cyber-attacks during the 2016 White House race departed Sunday from a Washington, D.C.-area airport.
CHARLES CITY, Iowa – It was a packed room in Floyd County this morning as the board of supervisors debated a resolution to ask for changes to the master matrix system.
The supervisors were debating the benefits of the master matrix system. That system scores confinement operations on their plans when looking at constructing new buildings. However, the board believes the system is failing to protect the air, water, health and quality of life of citizens in the county.
“We don’t believe a confinement should be cited adjacent to an already impaired waterway when we don’t have any more input on karst topography,” Supervisor Mark Kuhn said.
The resolution that passed this morning is petitioning the Governor and state legislature to address the board’s concerns and ask for new legislation to be adopted relating to the master matrix system.
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Many women take hormones to combat underactive thyroid, and even though lab results come back as normal, you still feel a lot of annoying symptoms. Dr. Ruben Valdes explains what's going on and offers a free dinner event Wednesday, Dec. 13th to help you understand your thyroid issues. Make reservations at 303-353-9774.
The Clinton Volunteer Fire Department is alerting residents of a phone scam going around.
In a Facebook post, they said that resident will ‘never get a phone call from the Clinton Volunteer Fire Department soliciting donations of any monetary amount.’
The caller ID may say ‘VOL FIRE ASSOCIATION’ when contacted by the group.
The fire department says these calls are definitely scams and people should not fall for them.
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Scientists have filmed a thresher shark using it's super-long tail to stun large groups of prey.
The footage shows the shark dipping its nose before swiftly bringing its tail upwards and over its head.
The sharks tail makes up half the length of its body, so it had long been suspected that it was used as a hunting weapon.
Watch the video to see the shark in action.
The French interior minister says police have arrested two suspected radicals who were allegedly preparing an “imminent” attack in France as it prepares to vote this weekend in the first round of its presidential election.
Matthias Fekl said at a brief news conference Tuesday that the arrests took place in the southern city of Marseille.
He said those arrested were suspected of preparing an attack in the coming days.
An event will be held in Falkirk to honour those affected by blood cancer.
The Bloodwise Balloon Walk is set to take place in Callendar Park on Sunday, April 15 to raise funds to support research into beating the disease.
Entry to the three-mile stroll costs £15 for adults and £5 for children.
Admission fees include a Bloodwise t-shirt and refreshments at Callendar House.
Weezer Gives In To Fans And Covers Toto's 'Africa' At the behest of a 14-year-old fan who launched a Twitter campaign, Weezer covered one of the Internet's favorite songs, "Africa." The band also covered Toto's "Roseanna."
In the U.S., a child who dies before his or her 13th birthday is most likely a victim of a motor vehicle crash.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration found that children 12 and younger died in a passenger vehicle at a rate of nearly two a day.
Parents, make sure your child is in a car seat that is right for their age and size.
When you seat your child in the right car seat for their age and size, you help secure their future.
For more information, visit http://www.safercar.gov/therightseat
RICHMOND, Va. – Virginia-based author, Erika Raskin shared an preview of her new novel, “Best Intentions” that comes out Tuesday, August 15th. The main character, Marti, is tired of playing the dutiful stay-at-home mom and jumps at the chance to return to her stalled career as a hospital social worker. Soon after starting, Marti gets caught up in the dark side of the hospital – with its long hours, overworked doctors and entrenched and dangerous politics – and witnesses something she cannot unsee. Erika is hosting the “Best Intentions” release party, Tuesday, August 15th at 7pm at Mudhouse in Crozet, Virginia.
“Our vastest social problem” W.E.B. Du Bois called racial bigotry in The Souls of Black Folk . He also called on white readers to ponder what it’s like to be deemed a “problem” by mainstream society. Part sociology, part history, part poem, Du Bois’ 1903 essay collection influenced African American thought and action throughout the 20th century and remains relevant today, essayist Vann R. Newkirk II stresses in his introduction to the new paperback edition. Du Bois’ anger and injustice was expressed with elegant forcefulness; his opening line from Chapter II, “The problem of the twentieth century is the problem of the color line,” was a prophesy still pertinent in the new millennium.
LIVING ON THE EDGE Footage From A U-2 Spy Plane, The Most Difficult Aircraft In The World To Fly, Will Take Your Breath Away
Because the planes are routinely flown at altitudes over 70,000 feet, the pilot has to wear a full pressure suit similar to those worn by astronauts.
Pittsburgh Penguins fan Matt Nesbella, center, of Pittsburgh, waits for the start of the Penguins' NHL hockey Stanley Cup victory parade in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, June 14, 2017. Pittsburgh Penguins fan Matt Nesbella, center, of Pittsburgh, waits for the start of the Penguins' NHL hockey Stanley Cup victory parade in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, June 14, 2017.
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Alla Sheffer, a UBC computer scientist, has developed a new type of software, Digital Journal reported.
Sheffer worked with Adobe Research and technologists at Washington University to create software that can design a sketch of an object, which overcomes the challenge of accurately describing shapes.
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Chinese conglomerate HNA Group Co. said its chairman and co-founder Wang Jian died after being injured in an accident during a business trip in France.
HNA said Mr. Wang, 57 years old, died unexpectedly on Tuesday local time after an accidental fall. He had been traveling in Provence.
In a statement Wednesday, the company’s board and management...
The exceptionally dry and mild autumn is likely to extend well into winter for Sydney and much of south-eastern Australia, heightening concerns for ski resorts and farmers alike.
The Bureau of Meteorology's outlook for winter shows that odds sharply favour drier and warmer-than-normal weather for all of NSW and most of Victoria.
The autumn leaves are finally starting to turn brown at Blackheath in the Blue Mountains. Photo: Wolter Peeters
With the final data still being crunched, southern Australia will most likely have endured its second-driest autumn behind only 1902 - at the height of the Federation drought - said Andrew Watkins, head of the bureau's climate prediction services.
Camp Minden explosives: Change of plea hearing Tuesday
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SHREVEPORT, La. (AP) - A change-of-plea hearing is scheduled for a former official of a company that abandoned tons of potentially explosive artillery propellant in Louisiana.
Lionel Koons was inventory control manager for Explo Systems when it went bankrupt in 2013, leaving 7,800 tons of M6 propellant on land leased from the Louisiana National Guard. He has pleaded not guilty to 31 counts, but online court records show a change-of-plea hearing is scheduled Tuesday before Judge Elizabeth Foote in Shreveport.
One company co-owner pleaded guilty in December to reduced charges.
Trial is scheduled in June for the other owner and four co-defendants. Prosecutors say they will show the second owner also ordered employees of a Kansas company to store explosives in unsafe conditions from 2000 into 2002.
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Floyd Mayweather is apparently getting serious about fighting in the UFC.
He’s already training and working on getting a license.
He says, “Everything takes time. Eventually, we’re gonna apply for the license, and hopefully we can fight.”
“Even if it takes 6 to 8 months — whatever it takes. We want to make sure that everything is done correctly, and everything is done the right way.”
NEW YORK (AP) — A man convicted of murdering a woman in a Times Square budget hotel has been sentenced to 25 years to life in prison, nearly a decade after the killing.
Clarence Dean was sentenced Monday.
Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr. says Dean “committed a merciless and brutal act of violence against a vulnerable woman.”
Dean’s lawyer didn’t immediately return a call Monday for comment. He has said Dean plans to appeal.
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Prosecutors said Dean killed Kristine Yitref in a rage in August 2007.
He was a convicted sex offender. She was a onetime design student who had become a drug-addicted prostitute.
Dean admitted choking Yitref, but denied killing her. He said he blacked out while defending himself from her and her pimp.
This Hyundai Accent was built by Danny Racing Heads in Jersey City, New Jersey. Under the hood sits a built 2.0 L Beta inline-four that produces 436 horsepower to the front wheels on 25 psi of boost. The engine features a 1999 Beta I block, 2004 Beta II head with solid lifters, turbocharger, and Microtech LT10S ECU. The drivetrain is an Action Clutch Ironman clutch connected to an Accent transmission. The car’s best quarter-mile is 10.835 sec at 134.22 mph.
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Patriotic Front deputy spokesperson Frank Bwalya has been appointed Zambia’s Ambassador to Australia.
Bwalya was sworn in this morning. He is due to take up his posting soon.
Before joining active politics after successfully campaigning with the PF in 2011 as CSO Agenda for Zambia boss, Bwalya served as Misa Zambia president.
The former priest who quit his role in church after forming an opposition political party that lasted a very short time will now be a diplomat representing the country in Australia.
Bwalya is confident of marketing Zambia to the outside world.
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Speaking about Strovolos’ murder case, the Attorney General, Costas Klerides, highlighted that the the state legal service has been briefed on the investigation process on Monday, April 23th.
“However, there is a lot of work still to be done”, Clerides said, “since cases of this kind are extremely perplexing”.
Responding to coroner’s Marios Matsakis accusations, Clerides pointed out that the state legal service is not responsible for the work carried out so far by forensic investigators.
Costas Clerides said that he is very concerned because Cyprus’ murder rate soars.
Looking Forward to Four Years During Which Most if Not All of America's Potential for Human Progress Is Likely to Be Wasted
With each passing day Donald Trump looks more and more like Silvio Berlusconi: bunga-bunga governance, with a number of unlikely and unforeseen disasters and a major drag on the country--except in states where his policies are neutralized.
Nevertheless, remember: WE ARE WITH HER!
Capt. Dave comes up with a plan to help cheer up Colin with a guys' night out with Alan, Artem and Bernard after Colin is given a set of divorce papers.
As Liverpool look to make a return to the UEFA Champions League, they will first have to win their qualifier against Bundesliga side Hoffenheim.
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Two-thousand opioid overdose reversal kits have been distributed in Iowa. More than 350 pharmacies statewide have the naloxone kits available for free. Each kit has two doses of the drug in nasal spray form. Kevin Gabbert, with the Iowa Department of Public Health, says naloxone usually costs about $150 at a pharmacy.
State health officials say there were just over 200 opioid-related overdose deaths in Iowa last year. Gabbert says the free kits are an opportunity for people most at risk of witnessing or experiencing an opioid overdose to get naloxone.
Naloxone, under the brand name Narcan, can stop opioid overdoses, but people should still seek medical attention after using it. The state used federal grant funds to buy the naloxone at a reduced price. A state law passed in 2016 eased restrictions on naloxone, allowing adults who are at risk of opioid-related overdose — and their family and friends — to buy the drug from a pharmacy without a prescription.
Istanbul's police chief says an Islamic State militant who stabbed a police officer to death while in custody was an "internationally wanted terrorist."
Mustafa Caliskan said Monday the man — who was shot and killed by other officers after the attack — was planning a major assault, which his detention allegedly thwarted. Caliskan was speaking at a memorial for the 24-year-old slain officer.
The suspected IS suicide bomber was detained in an anti-terror operation and was being taken to Istanbul's main police station when he fatally stabbed the officer late on Sunday.
It was unclear how the suspect had access to a knife. There was no word on his identity or nationality.
Turkey has endured multiple bomb attacks since 2015, blamed on IS or Kurdish militants.
NORFOLK, Va. — A non-profit that tracks pollution in America’s largest estuary says the health of Chesapeake Bay is improving, but huge challenges remain.
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation has released a midpoint assessment of a federal plan to curb pollution flowing into the watershed by 2025. States are required to cut phosphorous, nitrogen and sediment from treated wastewater as well as runoff from farms and cities.
The good news in Wednesday’s report is that the bay’s oxygen dead zone is shrinking. Underwater grasses and oysters are making a coming back. Maryland, Pennsylvania and Virginia have reduced pollution coming from sewage treatment plants.
But the foundation asserts they’re not doing enough to tackle the pollution running off farms, and says Pennsylvania is particularly falling short.
With regard to the captioned matter and in compliance with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, this is to inform you that at the meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company held on 30th May, 2018, following decisions were taken:1. Adoption and approval of Audited Financial Results (Standalone and Consolidated) for the quarter and year ended 31st March, 2018. (Copies of Audited Financial Results adopted and approved by the Board of Directors are enclosed herewith along with Auditors Report (Standalone and Consolidated) and Statement of Impact in Annexure I, Pursuant to Regulation 33(3) (d) of Listing Regulations.2. Recommendation of Dividend 5% per Equity Share of Re. 0.50 Paisa/- each. The dividend will be paid by the Company to the shareholders within 30 days from the date of approval of the same by the shareholders at the ensuing Annual General Meeting of the CompanySource : BSE
Emirates SkyCargo unveils Valentine's Day decal on 777F
Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates airline, has unveiled a unique decal featuring a rose on one of its Boeing 777F aircraft for Valentine’s day. The decal, installed at the Emirates Aircraft Appearance Centre in Dubai, is the first of its kind for Emirates SkyCargo and highlights the strong contribution made by the air cargo carrier to the floriculture industry through the transport of fresh flowers across the world. One of the first ports of call for the aircraft will be Nairobi in Kenya, where the aircraft will be loaded with a consignment of flowers headed to Amsterdam—the world’s largest flower distribution center.
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The Trump administration issued a rule Friday that sharply limits the Affordable Care Act's contraception coverage mandate, a move that could mean many American women would no longer have access to birth control free of charge. The new regulation, issued by the Health and Human Services Department, allows a much broader group of employers and insurers ...
SYRACUSE — A car struck a 15-year-old boy, sending him into oncoming traffic where he was pinned under a vehicle before onlookers lifted it off of him Monday night, police said.
The teen was crossing the street near Syracuse Junior High Monday about 8:30 p.m., said Syracuse Police Department detective Erin Behm.
Behm said she was unsure how many people rushed to help the teen. A helicopter flew the boy to Primary Children's Hospital. His condition was not immediately known.
The boy was first hit by a southbound car near 1450 S. 2000 West.
An investigation continues.
NAIROBI (Reuters) - Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta urged the opposition on Monday to avoid violent protests and take any complaints they have over last week's election to court.
Kenyatta also urged police to use restraint as they handled pockets of protests and anger that have erupted since he was announced winner of an Aug. 8 vote.
"I truly believe there is no single Kenyan anywhere who wants to see violence, looting and demonstrations that end up destroying property. But if there are those who feel aggrieved and they are not willing to accept, there are also constitutionally laid down procedures," Kenyatta said.
Bundy (ankle) will take the mound against Minnesota on Friday, Jon Meoli of the Baltimore Sun reports.
Bundy was able to complete another bullpen session Tuesday after initially landing on the disabled list June 26 with an ankle injury. Since he didn't experience any ill effects, manager Buck Showalter confirmed that Bundy will be a go for Friday's outing. Across 16 starts this season, Bundy has posted a 3.75 ERA and 1.21 WHIP.
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On the markets at midmorning (ET):
The Toronto Stock Exchange’s S&P/TSX composite index was up 51.68 points to 15,974.29, after 90 minutes of trading.
In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 187.29 points to 24,548.74. The S&P 500 index was up 24.66 points to 2,714.52 and the Nasdaq composite index was up 60.18 points to 7,456.77.
The Canadian dollar was trading at 77.66 cents US, up from Tuesday’s average value of 76.92 cents US.
The July crude contract was up $1.41 to US$68.14 per barrel and the July natural gas contract was down one cent to US$2.89 per mmBTU.
The August gold contract was up $1.30 to US$1,305.40 an ounce and the July copper contract was down one cent to US$3.05 a pound.
Fresh off the incredible success of his latest album, K.O.D., J. Cole returns with a new music video for the song “Kevin’s Heart.” The video, directed by Cole and Scott Lazer, stars–get this–Kevin Hart, who cheekily plays himself as he deals with an imagined fallout of his real cheating scandal. Hart goes on a routine day of grocery shopping and getting dinner while he’s stared at by judgmental faces who know about his infidelities for video for a song about a man who committed infidelities and is dealing with the repercussions of his actions. If nothing else, J. Cole is good for being painfully literal.
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One of the most powerful state lawmakers in Minnesota is leaving the Legislature.
Republican House Majority Leader Joyce Peppin announced Wednesday she would retire to take a private sector job. Peppin is a seven-term lawmaker from Rogers who had served as House Majority Leader since 2015.
Peppin says she never considered the Legislature a full-time career and is ready to return to the private sector. She is taking a job as Director of Government Affairs and General Counsel for the Minnesota Rural Electric Association.
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Kawhi Leonard did not claim the 2016-2017 NBA MVP award, but the San Antonio Spurs forward put together a season that would have garnered him the honor in many seasons. Leonard continued to be a transcendent force on the defensive end while vastly improving his overall offensive profile, and that combination was a devastating one for a player that is almost universally accepted as one of the top ten basketball players on the planet.
However, there seems to be a debate brewing about labeling Leonard a “superstar” and former All-NBA guard Penny Hardaway recently weighed in with an interesting take. In appearing on SiriusXM’s NBA Radio show Bottomline, Hardaway said the following about Leonard. (h/t Jabari Young of the San Antonio Express-News)
Environmentalists are protesting Poland’s plan to allow hunters to shoot bison, while authorities say it is necessary for the well-being of the herd and will earn money for its upkeep.
Greenpeace had gathered well over 7,000 signatures by Monday afternoon on a letter asking Prime Minister Beata Szydlo to stop the plan. They say Europe’s largest mammals, which live in old-growth forests in northeastern Poland, are protected by law and a symbol of Poland’s nature.
Environment authorities have allowed the hunting of 10 bison in the Borecka forest, saying the herd there is too large and threatened with tuberculosis. They say limited hunting allows for a controlled elimination of weak animals, while earning funds to support the others.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Kellogg is buying protein bar maker RXBar, just days after the cereal company hired a former vitamin executive as CEO.
Kellogg, best known for Frosted Flakes and Pop-Tarts, has struggled to make its cereals and snacks more appealing to Americans who want to avoid sugary processed foods. Its revenue has suffered, falling every year since 2013. RXBar says its bars are made with egg whites, fruits and nuts, and exclude dairy, soy or gluten. Last week, Kellogg Co. hired new CEO Steven Cahillane from vitamin seller Nature’s Bounty Co. as it seeks to offer healthier packaged foods.
The Battle Creek, Michigan-based company said Friday it will pay $600 million for RXBar’s parent company Chicago Bar Co. The deal is expected to be completed by the end of the year.
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SAN FRANCISCO -- The mother of a girl at the centre of a medical and religious debate over brain death says she doesn't regret moving from California to New Jersey so her daughter could receive care after being declared dead.
Nailah Winkfield told reporters Tuesday that she gave up everything for daughter Jahi McMath, but it was worthwhile. The San Francisco Chronicle reports that Jahi will be buried Friday in Hayward, California.
Winkfield says doctors declared Jahi dead on June 22 after an operation to treat an intestinal issue.
McMath had already been declared dead in December 2013 after suffering irreversible brain damage during routine surgery in California when she was 13.
Winkfield refused to accept the conclusion and took McMath to New Jersey, which accommodates religions that don't recognize brain death.
President Trump “is facing heated criticism over not publicly condemning white nationalists for inciting this weekend’s bloody confrontation in Charlottesville, but on Monday he criticized the head of Merck pharmaceuticals for quitting a federal panel in protest of Mr. Trump’s equivocal response to the violence,” the New York Times reports.
Said Merck CEO Kenneth Frazier: “America’s leaders must honor our fundamental views by clearly rejecting expressions of hatred, bigotry and group supremacy, which run counter to the American ideal that all people are created equal.”
Less than hour later, Mr. Trump, responded on Twitter: “Now that Ken Frazier of Merck has resigned from President’s Manufacturing Council, he will have more time to LOWER RIPOFF DRUG PRICES!”
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Spokesman to the Prime Minister Dr Musadik Malik says with appearance of PM before the Joint Investigation Team today would further strengthen democracy in Pakistan.
During an interview Dr Musadik said the PM would be appearing before the JIT in respect and supremacy of the law.
PM had presented himself and his family for investigation into the Panama Papers. They were fully cooperating with the JIT in this regard, he said.
Musadik Malik said on the other hand, Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaaf chief who talked about accountability all the time, has not presented himself in Bani Gala land case and hasn't presented his money trail.
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At long last, Amazon has a brand new snack sample box up for order, and it’s basically free.
Spend $10 to get eight or more snack samples to munch on, and then use the included $10 credit to buy more of your favorites. The exact contents of the box will vary, but RXBARS cost about $2 each at the store, and it seems like you’ll get a nice mix of healthy options and indulgent junk food.
FILE - In this June 7, 2017 file photo former Arizona Corporation Commissioner Gary Pierce, and his wife Sherry, left, leave court in Phoenix after being arraigned on bribery and fraud charges. Authorities say the company owner funneled $31,000 to Pierce and Pierce's wife through a consulting firm. The couple has pleaded not guilty to the charges. Matt York, File AP Photo
SINGAPORE—Singapore Airlines Ltd. will resume nonstop flights to Newark Liberty International Airport from its home airport in October, using the latest Airbus SE A350 jets.
The Singapore flag carrier, which stopped running the world’s longest commercial flights in 2013, will fly daily to Newark beginning Oct. 18, the company said in a statement. The flight will take up to 18 hours and 45 minutes.
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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WISH) — A Purdue University student who was arrested in connection to a reported sexual assault on campus has been found not guilty, according to his attorney.
Donald Grant Ward was found not guilty on all charges after a three-day jury trial in Tippecanoe Superior Court 1, said attorney Kirk Freeman.
Ward, who was 19 when taken into custody Feb. 12, was a Purdue sophomore. Purdue police initially said the incident was reported around 3:40 p.m. Feb. 12. They said the offender was known to the victim.
“My client is happy to put this experience behind him and he appreciates the decision of the jury,” the attorney said. “Throughout this process, Mr. Ward has maintained his innocence.”
The jury deliberated three hours before clearing Ward of two criminal counts of rape, Freeman said.
Online court records had not been updated by Friday to show the outcome of the case.
Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi met in Washington on Wednesday with Secretary of State Rex Tillerson. Nyusi is in the US capital to attend the US-Africa Business Summit. The Mozambican head of state had previously met with Tillerson when he was head of the Exxon oil company and visited Mozambique last year.
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Another local group is helping send veterans on future Great River Honor Flights.
Jessie's Scrapbooking Friends donated more than $2,500 to Honor Flight from money they collected from a scrapbooking event held in honor of a Desert Storm veteran in December.
The next Honor Flight takes off April 14 from John Wood Community College
The National Hockey League has announced that the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs will begin Thursday night with the Pittsburgh Penguins facing the Capitals in Washington and the San Jose Sharks playing the Golden Knights in Las Vegas.
The Winnipeg Jets will kick off their series with the Predators on Friday night in Nashville on what will be the lone game of the evening.
The Tampa Bay Lightning will host either Boston or Toronto in Game 1 on Saturday. They would play the Maple Leafs at 8pm et, but should the Bruins make it the game would be moved back to a matinee at 3pm.
Full series schedules are being held by the league until the Maple Leafs-Bruins Game 7 is complete on Wednesday night.
HAMPTON ROADS, Va. (WAVY) — Thousands of people are without power Wednesday night after thunderstorms moved through parts of Hampton Roads.
Nearly 6,000 people are affected by the outage, which Dominion Energy’s outage map says is mostly due to storms.
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Huntington, Ind. (WANE) – An early morning fire damaged a Huntington house Monday.
Crews were sent to the house at 39 Lafountaine Street, near downtown, around 3:00 a.m.
The fire damage was concentrated to the front of the 2-story home.
An assistant fire chief at the scene told NewsChannel 15 the house was vacant.
Nobody was hurt in the incident.
The cause is under investigation.
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Kirt and I took a trip to my old stomping grounds, Bellingham, Washington earlier this month. We spent a couple shooting at Galbraith Mountain - an incredible network of fast, technical, and flowy trails. Thanks to the WMBC for building and maintaining these amazing ribbons of dirt!
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The world's last male northern white rhino, Sudan, has died after 'age-related complications'
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- WellCare is spending $2.5 billion to become the biggest Medicaid coverage provider in Michigan and Illinois and add an in-house pharmacy benefit manager, following the lead of competitors like UnitedHealth and Cigna.
Pharmacy benefit managers, or PBMs, run prescription drug coverage. Insurers have been pushing to build or buy these businesses in large part to improve how they share patient data and manage care.
WellCare Health Plans Inc. said late Tuesday that it will buy the privately held insurer Meridian in a cash deal it expects to close this year. Meridian has about 1.1 million customers and a pharmacy benefit manager that mainly serves that customer base.
Cigna Corp. said in March it would spend $52 billion on Express Scripts Holding Co., one of the nation's biggest PBMs.
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1 dozen eggs, hardboiled, cut in half
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, grated
2 pieces bacon, cooked, crumbled
Salt and Pepper, to taste
Gently scoop yolks into a large bowl. Break down yolks by smashing with a fork. Add the next 4 ingredients (through garlic) with salt and pepper. Mix well.
Spoon or pipe into egg white halves. Top with crumbled bacon.
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CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago State set a Division I women's record with its 59th consecutive loss, falling 59-43 to Grand Canyon on Saturday.
Chicago State (0-23, 0-8 WAC) broke the mark set by Brooklyn from 1987-89. The Cougars have not won since an eight-point victory over Seattle on Feb. 4, 2016. They dropped the final seven games that season and went 0-29 a year ago.
Chicago State declined to make players and coach Angela Jackson available after the game. The Cougars visit Utah Valley on Thursday.
Tyeshia Bowers scored 17 points for Chicago State, which still has a ways to go to match the longest win streak by an NCAA women's team. Division III Schreiner lost 83 straight from 2002-05.
Jessica Gajewski led Grand Canyon (11-11, 5-3) with 25 points.
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With great fanfare, a deal was finally struck on the terms of Britain’s departure from the EU on Friday.
The UK has agreed to cough up a £39bn divorce settlement, commit to avoiding a hard border on the island of Ireland, and allow European laws to hold sway over EU citizens rights for a further eight years.
But will Britain live up to those promises? David Davis, the Brexit secretary, set off alarm bells in Dublin and Brussels over the weekend after suggesting that the deal was “not legally enforceable.”
He later backtracked on the remark, saying on Monday that the deal was “more than legally enforceable.”
Later that day a spokesman for the European Commission said that the deal was “formally speaking not legally binding.” Instead, the spokesman said, it was a deal “between gentlemen.”
What does that mean?
It raises two burning questions. The first is whether the UK now has a legal obligation...
U.S. stocks dipped Wednesday as investors worried about weak retail sales and oil prices sank. The Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the third time in six months.
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The Dow Jones industrial average gained 46.09 points, or 0.2 percent, to 21,374.56.
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When you need a bright, beautiful side dish with sweet, bold flavors, look no further than these honey glazed carrots. They are such a breeze to whip up and couldn't be more delicious.
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2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp honey
½ orange, zested and juiced
1 tsp white wine vinegar
2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, chopped
Sea salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Directions:
Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Add carrots and cook until just tender, about 5 minutes.
In a sauté pan over medium heat, add the butter, honey, orange zest and juice, vinegar and thyme.
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Sprite lovers are in for a tasty treat.
Sprite Cherry and Sprite Cherry Zero are the newest flavors offered by Coca-Cola.
Officials with the soft drink giant say they came up with the idea to bottle the new flavors after looking at consumer data from Coca-Cola freestyle machines.
Freestyle is the interactive fountain dispenser found in restaurants that allows consumers to jazz up Coke products with different flavors.
Cherry was the number-one Sprite flavor mix-in for freestyle users.
Sprite Cherry and the no-calorie Sprite Cherry Zero are now available in stores nationwide in 20-ounce bottles.
Coca-Cola says the two drinks are permanent additions to the Sprite line up.
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The Golf Channel Academy Pro-Am series is a new event at Victoria National Golf Club, but that does not mean it is starting off small.
Television personalities Charlie Rymer and Travis Fulton were in attendance to instruct and socialize with the participants of the event.
Fulton is a lead coach at both the PGA Tour Academy and the Golf Channel Academy, bringing his successful teaching career to a worldwide audience.
Rymer is a former PGA Tour pro and joins Fulton on the Golf Channel’s “Morning Drive” for daily golf news and analysis.
Both want to make the game accessible for all types of players and hope it provides a comfortable environment for growth.
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Steve Waugh has come out with some seriously big claims about the Australian bowling attack.
MORE: Lehmann picks Australia's first-choice spinner for India Test series
Australia are preparing for a very tough tour to India and they have been given a confidence boost from their former captain.
"If we can get our four quicks on the park, we could be like the West Indies were in the eighties," Waugh said in an interview at the Laureus Sports Awards.
It certainly is a bold call and the 51-year-old named James Pattinson and Pat Cummins as the "young quicks" he wants to see fit and raring to go.
They would be likely to join Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc but there is pressure from others including Jackson Bird.
Just a reminder for you - Courtney Walsh, Curtley Ambrose, Malcolm Marshall, Michael Holding and Joel Garner are just some of the legends for the West Indies in the 80s.
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Delaware police report:Officers were dispatched to an apartment on Cedar Court Sunday night to resolve a domestic situation.
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ZURICH (Reuters) - The World Cup referee given a life ban in his homeland Saudi Arabia earlier this month for a match-fixing attempt will not be replaced at the tournament in Russia, global soccer body FIFA said on Wednesday.
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The Saudi Arabia Football Federation said two weeks ago that it had barred referee Fahad Al Mirdasi after he confessed to offering to fix the final of his country’s domestic cup competition.
FIFA confirmed in a statement to Reuters that Al Mirdasi’s World Cup selection had been “withdrawn with immediate effect.”
“The FIFA Referees Committee has taken the decision not to directly replace Al Mirdasi,” it said, adding that the two assistant referees in his team, Mohammed Al Abakry and Abdulah Alshalwai, had also been dropped.
Congratulations to Dwight Johnson of Carthage, today’s winner of a Kada frame from The Perfect Gift in Carthage. Dwight will also join us for the finale and a chance to win the cruise from Pure Luxury Travel! We’ll give you another chance to win in the morning on the Kicks 96 morning House Party!
Workers clean windows outside the Cape Town headquarters of Anglo-South African financial services company Old Mutual, March 7, 2016. REUTERS/Mike Hutchings
Britain's Old Mutual Plc (OML.L) said it would sell its 26 percent stake in Kotak Mahindra Old Mutual Life Insurance Ltd to Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd (KTKM.NS) for about 12.93 billion rupees ($201.7 million)(£156.28 million).
The sale will end Old Mutual's joint venture with Kotak Mahindra Bank, the company said late Thursday.
The net consideration after tax is 11.7 billion rupees, Old Mutual said.
The deal, which is subject to regulatory approval, is expected to be completed in the second half of the year.
Old Mutual is in the midst of breaking up its business in four parts by the end of next year. The firm aims to list or sell its emerging markets business and is sharpening focus on its sub-Saharan Africa business.
(Reporting by Abinaya Vijayaraghavan in Bengaluru; Editing by Gopakumar Warrier)
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Colombian rider Alvaro Hodeg with the Quick-Step Floors team celebrates his win in the first stage of the Catalonian Cycling Volta in Calella, Spain, on March 19, 2018. EPA-EFE/Quique Garcia
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Colombian rider Alvaro Hodeg (R) with the Quick-Step Floors team celebrates his win in the first stage of the Catalonian Cycling Volta in Calella, Spain, on March 19, 2018. EPA-EFE/ Quique Garcia
Colombian cyclist Alvaro Hodeg (Quick-Step Floors) on Monday stunned experienced sprinters by running away with the first stage of the Tour of Catalonia road race.
The 21-year-old Hodeg made the most of the work of his teammate Bob Jungles of Luxembourg, crossing the finish line of the 152.3-kilometer stage first and prevailing over sprinters such Sam Bennet (Bora-Hansgrohe) and Nacer Bouhanni (Cofidis).
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Dream Theater's John Petrucci recently recounted the moment one of his top guitar heroes-Steve Howe of Yes and Asia fame-told him to "turn it down." "We played a show in London at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club [ in 1995 ], a little special gig," Petrucci told Cosmo Music .
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Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov speaks during a joint news conference with Kyrgyz Foreign Minister Erlan Abdyldaev following their meeting in Moscow, Russia April 4, 2017. REUTERS/Sergei Karpukhin
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MOSCOW Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov and U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson will discuss global security, including the Syria, North Korea and Ukraine situations, during the latter's visit to Moscow, the ministry said on Wednesday.
Tillerson is to visit Russia on April 11-12, and Russia's foreign ministry said in a statement it "positively evaluated the new U.S. administration's efforts to improve ties" with Moscow.
(Reporting by Polina Devitt; writing by Sujata Rao; editing by Polina Devitt)
Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein, U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights attends the 34th session of the Human Rights Council at the European headquarters of the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, February 27, 2017. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse
GENEVA Jordan has broken its treaty obligations by hosting Sudanese President Omar Hassan al-Bashir, who is wanted by the International Criminal Court, U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra'ad al Hussein said in a statement on Friday.
"I very much regret that Jordan, a state party to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, received the President of Sudan, against whom an arrest warrant has been issued. By doing so, it is failing the ICC and weakening the global struggle against impunity, and for justice," he said.
(Reporting by Tom Miles; Editing by Andrew Heavens)
On witnessing the party atmosphere at Dublin Castle when the referendum result was announced last Saturday, the ending of the original Planet of the Apes film came to mind, as Charlton Heston, playing Taylor, in utter shock, bent down and cried “You maniacs! You blew it up! Ah, damn you! God damn you all to hell!”.
This is now a fitting epitaph of Ireland, and indeed for our own sordid little planet of the man apes.
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Arunsawat/Shutterstock Starting a baby registry, especially if it's for your first child, can be an overwhelming process. With so many products to consider (and so many you probably didn't even realize you needed), assistance and support from your friends and family couldn't come at a better time.
As you consider which baby registry to sign up for, it's important to have some key features in mind: product selection, easy and convenient shipping and return policies, completion discounts, physical locations near you, and more. Every parent and baby are different, so certain registries may be better suited towards your needs and preferences than others.
We compared some of the most popular baby registries in the nation so you can see the various benefits that they offer to parents-to-be.
The Coast Guard is reporting that the FBI is investigating a report of a dirty bomb on a ship docked in Charleston, SC.
Officials with the Coast Guard say the FBI is investigating a report of a dirty bomb on a ship at the Wando Terminal Wednesday night.
According to emergency officials, no radiation has been found at this time. A dirty bomb is composed of conventional explosives and radioactive material.
Witnesses say the terminal was evacuated, and authorities were seen taping off a ship.
The Coast Guard and the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office have responded to the incident.
APPOMATTOX, Va. — Authorities say a Virginia man has been charged with murder in the April slaying of a 22-year-old woman whose body was found in a wooded area days after she was reported missing.
The Campbell County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release that 25-year-old Marquie Brandon Williams of Lynchburg was arrested Tuesday afternoon and charged with second-degree murder and using a firearm in the commission of a felony.
The sheriff’s office says Williams had been in a relationship with the victim, Lisa Henderson of Appomattox.
Williams is the second person charged in connection with the case. After Henderson’s body was found, deputies arrested 21-year-old Felix Jefferson III, who was charged with two counts of being an accessory after the fact.
The sheriff’s office says both men are being held without bond.
It wasn’t immediately clear if Williams had an attorney.
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The wife of fallen Fort Bragg soldier Christopher Harris was able to reveal the gender of their baby with a little help from the 82nd Airborne in Afghanistan. Army Spc. Christopher Michael Harris , 25, of Jackson Springs, North Carolina, died in an attack when his patrol was struck by a vehicle-borne explosive device near Kandahar.Before Harris died, he and his wife found out they were expecting their first child.Harris' fellow soldiers helped to make the big gender announcement all the way from Afghanistan."His fellow soldiers have been phenomenal and done everything they can to watch over me even from a distance," Brittany Harris told ABC11 of the men and women in the video.Congratulations on your baby girl!
We told you earlier this month about West Seattle Girl Scout Alina Guyon 's Gold Award project to build a library in a Ugandan refugee camp. She asked for donations, and the community responded! She sent this update: A big Thank You to VAIN hair salon and the West Seattle community for bringing in over 1000 books! The books are all in amazing condition and will help make the library very diverse in topics.
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TUSCALOOSA COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — Alabama automotive manufacturing giant Mercedes-Benz is celebrating a major milestone today.
Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017, marks the 20th anniversary of the first vehicle manufactured at the Marcedes-Benz car plant in Vance.
Since that time, more than 2.5 million vehicles have rolled off their production lines. Mercedes has invested more than 4 billion dollars into their production facilities.
CEO Jason Hoff says this is an exciting time for the company and he is looking forward to continuing to produce quality cars to provide a major economic impact for Tuscaloosa county.
“It is a special occasion for our operation here, it shows the success we’ve had over the last 20 years and the growth we’ve had. We made 300 thousand cars last year so it has been a significant growth period for us. It shows what we can accomplish in the state of Alabama,” Hoff said.
Last year, more than 300,000 Mercedes-Benz vehicles were made in Tuscaloosa County. The plant employs more than 1,100 people.
NORTH ROYALTON, Ohio — Authorities in Ohio say a man charged in the deaths of five people in two cities is set for a hearing on the latest charges.
Police say 45-year-old George Brinkman Jr. will be in Parma Municipal Court Thursday. He was charged Wednesday with aggravated murder, kidnapping and tampering with evidence in the deaths of 45-year-old Suzanne Taylor and her daughters, 21-year-old Taylor Pifer and 18-year-old Kylie Pifer. Their bodies were found Sunday in their North Royalton home. Police haven't said how they died.
Brinkman was charged Tuesday with murder in the slayings of his employers, 71-year-old Rogell Eugene John and 64-year-old Roberta Ray John. Their bodies were found Monday in their North Canton home. Authorities say they apparently were shot.
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* Cormedix Inc- Announced an update in ongoing U.S. Phase 3 "lock-it 100" clinical trial of its lead product candidate neutrolin - SEC filing
* Cormedix - Has to date enrolled 368 patients in lock-it 100 clinical trial, recently completed safety review by independent data and safety monitoring board
* Cormedix - DSMB unanimously concluded it is safe to continue trial as designed based on evaluation of data from first 279 patients randomized on trial
* Cormedix Inc- Topline results expected to be available around year-end 2018 in phase 3 "lock-it 100" for neutrolin
* Cormedix Inc- Currently in discussions with FDA regarding possible prospective changes to protocol for clinical trial
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RAYMONDVILLE, Texas (AP) - Officials in a remote South Texas county have approved a contract to open a privately run, 1,000-bed immigration lockup on the site of a tent city prison that was destroyed during a 2015 riot.
The Valley Morning Star of Harlingen reports that Willacy County commissioners on Monday agreed to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center outside Raymondville, about 50 miles (80 kilometers) from the U.S.-Mexico border city of Brownsville.
County Judge Aurelio Guerra says the new lockup will boost the local economy.
The prison that housed 3,000 inmates in tent-like domes closed after the 2015 uprising. A county lawsuit blamed the riot on "abysmal mismanagement" by Utah-based Management & Training Corp.
Management & Training, which bought the site last year, will operate the new immigrant facility.
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Motorists are facing another day of treacherous journeys in icy conditions after Britain had its coldest night of the year so far, with vast swathes of the country falling below freezing.
Clear skies overnight into Tuesday saw temperatures plummet to as low as -13C (8.6F) near Shrewsbury in Shropshire.
Yellow weather warnings for snow and ice were extended to until 11am on Tuesday, covering large parts of the country, including London and the South East, much of the Midlands, Northern Ireland and Wales, as well as the eastern coast of England and parts of Scotland.
After snowy and freezing conditions brought problems to road, rail and air on Monday the threat of delays and cancellations lingers on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, hundreds of schools in the South West, West Midlands and Wales will keep their gates closed for a second day following the bitterly cold conditions.
Auburn assistant coach Doug Sisson left the program and accepted a job with the Chicago White Sox on Friday, the school announced. Sisson will be replaced on staff by former Auburn All-American Gabe Gross.
Sisson spent the last two seasons as Auburn's hitting coach. He is joining the White Sox as a special assistant. He previously worked in the organization before joining Butch Thompson's staff at Auburn in 2015.
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Tom Green is an Auburn beat reporter for Alabama Media Group. Follow him on Twitter @Tomas_Verde.
It’s not too soon to be thinking of fur capes and tiaras twinkling in the snow.
Applications are being accepted for the 2018 St. Paul Winter Carnival Queen of Snows candidate program. In January, five women will be chosen to serve as Aurora, Queen of the Snows, and the North, East, West and South Wind Princesses. They will serve as goodwill ambassadors for their sponsors, the Winter Carnival and the city of St. Paul throughout 2018.
The program is open to all women over the age of 21 (by coronation day, Jan. 26, 2018), regardless of marital status, dependents, place of residence or employment status, though they must be high school graduates.
A “Candidate Meet and Greet” will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Mama T’s Castle Tap (lower level), 2500 Rice St., Little Canada. This is a casual setting for women considering running for Queen of Snows to ask questions and mingle with other candidates. Attendees will have an opportunity to meet the candidate committee and the 2017 royal women.
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A call about a suspicious vehicle that crashed in to a tree led to the arrest of a Bartlesville man. Samuel Nuttle stood before a judge at the Washington County Courthouse on Monday facing a charge of driving under the influence and transporting an open container.
According to an affidavit, an officer was dispatched to Commanche Avenue where a ma nwas asleep in a vehicle that crashed up against a fence and tree. Nuttle was apprehensive when the officer approached and was very incoherent.
Nuttle fell over several times as the officer tried to administer a field sobriety test. He stated he had consumed just two drinks, but then later admitted to have been drinking all day.
Nuttle made a $1,500 bond and is scheduled to appear in court next on January 10.
ZIMMERMAN (AP) -- A 64-year-old Minnesota man has been convicted of driving drunk and crashing into a business last year, killing one person.
A Sherburne County District judge found Robert Allen Johnson guilty last week. He will be sentenced on Oct. 10.
Prosecutors say Johnson's blood alcohol measured 0.103 percent shortly after he crashed his pickup through a wall at Reliant Systems in Zimmerman on Sept. 11. The legal limit is 0.08 percent.
Johnson told a deputy he'd had at least two drinks and that the accelerator on his pickup truck got stuck.
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LAS VEGAS >> Attorneys for embattled casino mogul Steve Wynn say in court documents that he brokered a settlement with a second woman who accused him of sexual misconduct more than a decade ago.
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LAS VEGAS >> Attorneys for embattled casino mogul Steve Wynn say in court documents that he brokered a settlement with a second woman who accused him of sexual misconduct more than a decade ago.
The documents received earlier this month in state court in Las Vegas say Wynn recently went to the FBI to accuse the woman of trying to extort him by threatening to go public with details from the 2006 settlement.
Lawyer Lisa Bloom, who represents the woman, says her client denies the extortion allegations.
The Associated Press generally doesn’t name people who say they are victims of sexual misconduct.
Wynn resigned as chairman and CEO of Wynn Resorts last month amid allegations from several women that he denied.
The FBI declined to confirm Monday whether it has investigated.
DURANGO, Colo. (KRQE) – Mark Redwine is back in Colorado to face charges in the death of his son, Dylan.
Redwine was booked into the La Plata County Jail on Monday just before 5 p.m. following extradition from Washington state.
Redwine was arrested there last month and charged with second degree murder after a grand jury indictment for Dylan’s death in 2012.
The boy disappeared in November of that year during a court-ordered visit with his dad.
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A protest was held in Pico Rivera on Friday against Gregory Salcido, the El Rancho High School teacher who was recently captured on video ranting in a classroom about the military and insulting service members' intelligence. Dave Mecham reports from Pico Rivera for the KTLA 5 News at 1 on Feb. 2, 2018.
I Draw Slow: Colin Derham, Konrad Liddy, Louise Holden, Dave Holden, Adrian Hart Dublin's I Draw Slow have joined the artist roster of Compass Records . The respected Nashville-based label records such bluegrass artists as Michael Cleveland, Claire Lynch, Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley , and the Special Consensus , while their acquisition of the Green Linnet and Mulligan Records catalogues gave them the largest catalogue of Celtic music anywhere in the world.
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BALTIMORE (WJZ)– Laura Wallen was named Wilde Lake 2017-2018 teacher of the year Tuesday.
Laura Wallen of Olney was four months pregnant when she disappeared. She was missing for more than a week before her body was found.
Wallen’s sister reported her missing on the evening of Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 4. Wallen, who was a teacher at Wilde Lake High School, did not show up for the first day of school on Sept. 5.
Police say Tyler Tessier, who is believed to be the father of the child, drove Wallen to a secluded area in Damascus and shot her in the back of her head.
Police say Tessier was dating two women at the same time. Prosecutors believe that may have been the motivation for the crime.
Tessier was arrested and charged on Sept. 13, after police say he gave them several conflicting statements.
Tessier goes on trial in September.
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Judge Joe Bastianich is back in the kitchen! Don't miss the season premiere of MASTERCHEF JUNIOR this March on FOX!
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× Police warn residents after mountain lion sighting in Park City
PARK CITY, Utah — Police in Park City say officers are currently in the area of Sunnyside Drive and Mellow Mountain in response to “a confirmed sighting” of a mountain lion.
According to Park City PD, residents in the area are asked to take their pets inside. Anyone who sees the mountain lion should not approach but should instead call police.
Police first posted about the sighting around 9:30 p.m. Sunday.
Park City PD states they have activated an emergency notification system for residents in the area, and wildlife officials have been notified of the sighting.
No further details were immediately available. Fox 13 News will update this story as more detail emerge.
John and Dr Michael Harrison are selling Vocare to AIM-listed Totally for up to £11m
Two brothers behind a string of NHS call centres will pocket up to £4.7m each after selling up.
John Harrison, 56, and 54-year-old Dr Michael Harrison, are selling their company Vocare to AIM-listed buyer Totally for up to £11million.
They each have a 42.5 per cent stake in the company and will get the money as a mixture of cash and Totally stock. Both are expected to stay on at the business.
Newcastle-based Vocare runs six call centres across the country for the health service’s non-emergency number, 111.
A Mail investigation last year revealed 111 call centres run by another provider were employing teenagers to handle urgent calls even though they are not trained on how to assess patients properly.
There is no suggestion of wrongdoing at Vocare which started life as a community benefit society, a type of company where earnings are given back to the local area.
Vocare has a turnover of £76.8million and employs 2,000.
We've all been there: you want to get in shape and you want to start being healthy. So your friend suggests signing up for a circuit-training class and it sounds like a good idea — at the time. But first you have to mentally prepare yourself, and then actually show up. Once you make it there, that's a whole different story. Keep reading and see what we're talking about.
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Suffolk County authorities are searching for a man who scammed a person out of a vehicle purchase during an auto auction in 2016, police said Monday.
Suffolk police said Dartiguenave Boliver, who has last known addresses in North Amityville, Valley Stream and Queens, accepted more than $9,000 in deposits from a person from Connecticut for a vehicle purchase, but never delivered the vehicle. Police said the transaction occurred at least once during an auto auction on April 23, 2016, in Medford, police said, adding that the investigating is ongoing.
Anyone who suspects they have been a victim of the practice allegedly committed by Bolivar is asked to call 631-854-8140. Anyone with tips about Boliver’s whereabouts is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 800-220-8477.
Police are offering up to $5,000 as a cash reward for information that leads to Boliver’s whereabouts. All calls will be kept confidential.
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President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will be sworn in for the first time under new executive system on July 9, according to presidential sources on Wednesday.
The oath-taking ceremony will be held at 4.00 p.m. local time (1300GMT) at parliament in the capital Ankara, the sources said on condition of anonymity due to restrictions on speaking to the media.
Later, a ceremony will be held at the presidential complex to mark the country’s transition to the presidential system of government.
The June 24 vote marks Turkey's transition to an executive presidential system of government, doing away with the prime minister's post, among other changes.
According to Turkey’s Supreme Election Council (YSK), Erdogan won an absolute majority in the presidential election with 52.5 percent of the vote.
In the parliamentary polls, the People's Alliance of Erdogan's ruling Justice and Development (AK) Party and the Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) won 53.6 percent of the votes.
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A 52-year-old woman has been sentenced to 16 years in prison on the charge of setting fire to a bed that her partner was sleeping on.On Oct. 22 last year, the woman, who was drunk at the time, sprayed an accelerant on her partner’s bed to set it on fire.The partner, who suffered burns all over, was sent to the hospital for treatment, but died after 10 days.Upholding the lower court’s ruling, the Daegu High Court on Tuesday sentenced the woman to 16 years in prison for murder and arson.
It’s easy to see why this mother of all heritage properties in Jaipur is so highly recommended. The erstwhile palace of the Maharaja of Jaipur is now a beautifully restored Taj hotel, fit for—well—a king. The luxurious rooms and suites were the actual chambers of royalty, including the legendary Maharani Gayatri Devi, whose suite—now named the Maharani Suite—was designed exclusively for her by Hammond’s of London. The Polo Bar is a popular hangout with both tourists and locals, as are its two restaurants, Suvarna Mahal and The Verandah Café. The Rambagh Polo Grounds next door complete the experience. (Website; doubles from Rs40,000)
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It will be sizzling summer day across Co. Kildare.
Met Eireann has included Kildare in a raft of counties which are the subject of a status yellow warning because temperatures are expected to rise to 27 or 28 degrees centigrade in places. It will reach 27 degrees in Rathangan and 26 degrees in Naas.
With no sign of rain on the horizon, Met Eireann has also said a drought warning issued on Saturday remains in place.
It will be dry and clear tonight with lowest temperatures of 11 to 13 degrees.
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Dutch bank ABN Amro says its underlying net profit, which strips out exceptional items, rose 23 percent in the fourth quarter of 2016 to 333 million euros ($351 million).
The bank, which has been restructured and re-privatized following its bailout by the Dutch government in 2008 during the global financial crisis, said Wednesday that operating income for the fourth quarter rose 7 percent to 2.2 billion euros ($2.3 billion).
CEO Kees van Dijkhuizen says that in the last quarter the bank “achieved loan growth in all of our major loan books: we were the number one provider of new mortgages in the Netherlands for the second consecutive year.”
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* SAID ON MONDAY THAT B&C SPEAKERS AND LANDI RENZO COMPLETE THE ACQUISITION RELATED TO EIGHTEEN SOUND
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich -- The Addix All-star games took place at Davenport University on Wednesday night.
The Stars won the girls game 63-60 and the Stripes took the boys game 94-90.
There will be two more games Thursday at Davenport with the girls game tipping at 6 p.m. and the boys to follow.
As the author rightly reminds readers, neither of his subjects had much use for cultural theory or theories of any kind. They lived and wrote in a style fashioned by themselves, and yet Jeff Solomon, professor of sexuality studies at Wake Forest University, seeks to understand their work and their popularity by reference to a “queer aesthetic." Truman Capote and Gertrude Stein might grumble but they might also concede that here is one academic who writes with some wit for an audience beyond his merit pay committee. His point is that Capote and Stein “profited from their homosexuality during homophobic times--which required a fabulous potency." How this could have been is his subject, and in his search he tilts a lance against some unexamined axioms of queer theory. No shrinking wallflower, Capote, he writes, rose from “a general outrageousness that played to a broad audience."
NEW YORK (AP) - Federal law enforcement officials say they disrupted a plot to carry out terrorist attacks at New York City locations, including concert venues, subway stations and Times Square.
Prosecutors announced Friday that three men based in Canada, Pakistan and the Philippines had conspired to carry out terror attacks in the summer of 2016 in the name of the Islamic State.
Prosecutors say 19-year-old Abdulrahman El Bahnasawy bought materials to make a bomb but was arrested after traveling to New Jersey in May of 2016.
He pleaded guilty later that year, but the case was sealed while the investigation continued.
Nineteen-year-old U.S. citizen Talha Haroon was arrested in Pakistan in 2016. Thirty-seven-year-old Russell Salic was arrested in the Philippines in April.
It's not clear if they have attorneys.
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Cellphone videos captured planes full of Eagles fans belting out the team’s fight song. (Source: CNN/Tony Hermosillo/Twitter, Katie Wilusz/Twitter)
(CNN) – Eagles fans were flying high – literally, and in spirits, this weekend.
Cellphone videos captured planes full of fans belting out the team’s fight song.
One video, taken by fan Tony Hermosillo, shows a Spirit Airlines flight from Los Angeles to Philadelphia. A flight attendant asks the passengers to “tone it down.” The fans respond with a booming rendition of “Fly, Eagles Fly.”
A second video, showing a Friday morning Delta flight from Philadelphia to Minneapolis, was taken by Katie Wilusz, a 31-year-old “huge fan” of the Eagles from Newtown, Pennsylvania.
"The plane landed and everyone broke out in multiple renditions of the fight song,” Wilusz said. “Mood was extremely jovial – 95 percent of the people on the plane had on Eagles gear.”
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Las Vegas casino mogul Steve Wynn suggested Sunday that Stephen Paddock would have set off alarm bells at his properties had he tried launching his mass murder from one of them.
Wynn, after whom the glitzy Wynn Las Vegas on the Strip is named, said his housekeeping staff is trained to do a visual inspection any time they enter a room, adding that a “Do Not Disturb” sign on a door for longer than 12 hours is investigated.
“The scenario that we’re aware of would have indicated that [Paddock] didn’t let anyone in the room for two or three days,” Wynn told “Fox News Sunday.” “That would have triggered a whole bunch of alarms here.”
Paddock and girlfriend Marilou Danley were regulars at Wynn’s resorts, visiting “once or twice a month,” the owner said.
Paddock launched his slaughter from the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay Resort.
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DETROIT (AP) — A newspaper reports that at least 40 girls and women say they were molested by a Michigan sports doctor over a 14-month period that the FBI was aware that Larry Nassar had been accused of molesting elite gymnasts.
The New York Times says the FBI became aware of Nassar in July 2015. But he wasn’t publicly exposed until The Indianapolis Star published allegations by a victim in 2016.
Federal authorities in Michigan subsequently charged Nassar with child pornography crimes. Sexual assault charges were later filed by the Michigan attorney general.
Nassar has been sentenced to decades in prison and will get sentenced in another case Monday.
The Times says the FBI declined to answer detailed questions about its Nassar investigation. The FBI said allegations against Nassar “transcended jurisdictions.”
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I’M SO OLD, I REMEMBER WHEN CALLING PEOPLE TEA-BAGGERS WASN’T HOMOPHOBIC: Mainstream Media Scream: Smeared ‘Tea Party’ name OK when it’s liberal.
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Police have confirmed that the helicopter is looking for two high risk elderly gentlemen with dementia.
One is an 86 year old and another is a 79 year old.
One has been missing in Exeter Wonford since around 3pm this afternoon, the other went missing at 8pm this evening.
Welcome to the home of our Thunder Buddies podcast, named, in part, from Universal Studio's highly-acclaimed comedy 'Ted,' but inspired by our continued hope for wall-to-wall coverage of the Thunder. Below is our list of episodes .
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A man walks past an electronic stock board showing Japan's Nikkei 225 index and other country's market prices at a securities firm in Tokyo Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017. Shares were mostly lower in Asia on Tuesday as investors stepped back after several days of advances, erasing early gains. Markets are awaiting the Federal Reserve meeting on Wednesday and the outcome of a major Chinese planning conference. Eugene Hoshiko AP Photo
In a luxury residence with pool and caretaker, this 4-room apartment of about 128 m² offers a large reception with open kitchen and dining room, 3 bedrooms en suite and a desk all overlooking a large terrace.Panoramic view of the sea, the bay of Cannes, Suquet and Estérel.Cellar and garage.
× Dozens of Indianapolis concerts included in Live Nation’s ‘$20 all-in’ ticket offer
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Next week is “National Concert Week” and Live Nation is celebrating with a great deal on dozens of events happening this summer in Indianapolis.
They’re offering a “$20 all-in” ticket promotion. The deal will include over 1.5 million tickets to more than 2,000 shows across Live Nation’s roster of summer tours including comedy, country, hip-hop, Latin, metal, rock, pop, and more.
The deal is available while supplies last starting Tuesday, May 2 at 8 a.m. through 11:59 p.m. on May 9. The deal does not include ticket delivery and print-at-home fees.
Check out a complete list of participating artists here. You can also find a complete list of Live Nation shows happening this summer at the Ruoff Home Mortgage Music Center here. And finally, here is a list of Live Nation shows in Indianapolis.
Odor went 1-for-5 with a double and a run during Sunday's loss to Seattle.
At first glance, it hasn't been a standout start for the second baseman, but don't let the .208 batting average hide his solid .479 slugging percentage and six extra-base hits. Odor is never going to post a high on-base percentage or game-changing batting average, but it's the counting stats you're really after. Remain patient with the 23-year-old slugger. He's hitting in the heart of a potent lineup and offers huge cross-category upside.
CHICAGO (AP) _ Authorities say an on-duty Chicago police captain who died after being found unconscious in his police vehicle may have suffered a cardiac-related incident.
Police say 50-year-old Calumet District Captain James Lavoy was discovered early Sunday along Interstate 94 and was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. An autopsy didn’t immediately determine cause of death, but police Superintendent Eddie Johnson says there were no signs of trauma.
Johnson described Lavoy as a dedicated employee and a strong leader. Johnson says that Lavoy was “the type of role model and leader who valued public service, community and had many attributes many officers looked up to and strived to achieve.”
Mayor Rahm Emanuel says in a statement Lavoy “impacted and inspired” a countless number of colleagues and others in Chicago.
(WFLA) – Blue Buffalo is voluntarily recalling cans of dog food, the company announced on their website on Monday. A supplier notified the company of the possible presence of aluminum in a production run of cans.
The recall affects only Blue Buffalo Homestyle Recipe Healthy Weight, Chicken Dinner with Garden Vegetables in a 12.5 ounce cans. The cans have a UPC code of 8-40243-10017-0 and a best by date of August 3, 2019.
No other products are involved and the company has not received any reports of illness or injury as a result of the problem.
Cans be returned for a full refund at your local retailer.
For more information, dog owners can call 866-800-2917.
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* Updates on regarding progress on its strategic and product review as previously advised
* Total costs associated with changes (primarily redundancy costs) since beginning of 2017 are not expected to exceed $900k
* Targeting completion of strategic review process in approximately 6 to 8 weeks
* Company has decided to further minimise operating expenses, preserving funding for any required development costs
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April 10 Hangzhou Huaxing Chuangye Communication Technology Co Ltd :
* Sees net profit for Q1 FY 2017 to decrease by 20 percent to 40 percent, compared to net profit of Q1 FY 2016 (5.2 million yuan)
* Says increased interest expense and decreased gross margin in traditional business as main reasons for the forecast
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NEW YORK (AP) — New guidelines recommend that U.S. adults begin colon cancer screenings earlier, at age 45 instead of 50.
The new advice was issued by the American Cancer Society on Wednesday. The lower age puts the cancer group out sync with recommendations from an influential government advisory group, which says screenings should start at 50.
Cancer society officials acknowledge the shift to 45 could cause confusion but felt strongly that they needed to act now.
The group was influenced by its study, published last year, that found rising rates of colon cancer and deaths in people younger than 50. Experts aren't sure why there has been a 50 percent increase in cases in younger adults since 1994.
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US sales of existing homes increased 1.1 percent on a monthly basis in March to sturdy annual rate of 5.6 million
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Mass. Health Boards Raise Concerns Over Potential Pipelines
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 8:33 PM EST) -- Dozens of Massachusetts health boards pressed Gov. Charlie Baker on Friday to evaluate the impact that any new hydraulic fracturing gas infrastructure in the state would have not just on the environment but on human health.
In a joint letter to Massachusetts' governor, 53 Boards of Health from across the state expressed concern that “the rush to develop fracked gas infrastructure” in Massachusetts will widen health disparities, make poor use of health care resources, and worsen public health in general. The boards requested comprehensive health impact...
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Euronext's core profit stable on lower costs
Feb 15 Euronext said its full-year core earnings stood stable, as the pan-European exchange group's reduced costs offset a drop in listing and trading volumes that it blamed on uncertainty following Britain's vote to leave the European Union.
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - Lawmakers introduced a new bill to crack down on prescription price gouging.
The bill would stop companies from being able to skyrocket their prescription costs.
The companies would need to notify the Attorney General if it does plan to increase rates.
It must also say why it is increasing the price of the drugs.
The bill is still in committee.
Dec 12(Reuters) - Zhejiang China Commodities City Group Co Ltd :
* Says it issued 2017 1st tranche super short-term financing notes worth 1 billion yuan with a term of 120 days and interest rate of 5.42 percent
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Here’s the video of the Feb. 2 Mountlake Terrace High School boys basketball game vs. Snohomish courtesy of HBN Sports, a student production at MTHS.
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Cam Newton, in center, with his family members Jackie (mother), on right, younger brother Caylin on left, serve a traditional Thanksgiving meal to youngsters during Cam Newton Foundation's "Cam's Thanksgiving Jam." The panthers quarterback along with members of his family and more than 50 volunteers served up a traditional Thanksgiving meal for 800 underprivileged kids held at The Fillmore on Nov. 23, 2015. Robert Lahser rlahser@charlotteobserver.com
Ramirez is in the lineup for Monday's game against the Giants.
Ramirez was pulled from Saturday's game against the Cubs with a right ankle contusion. The issue didn't appear to be serious and Ramirez is back in the lineup after missing just one day. He should be unaffected by the issue by the start of the regular season.
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* ‍EXPECTS GROUP MAY RECORD FY LOSS SUBSTANTIALLY WORSE THAN LOSS RECORDED BY GROUP FOR YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2016​
* EXPECTED RESULT DUE TO ‍SUBSTANTIAL IMPAIRMENT ON INVESTMENTS IN ASSOCIATE MADE BY CO​
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An inebriated American tourist was beaten up in the German city of Dresden after he repeatedly raised his arm to give the Nazi salute, police said Sunday.
The 41-year-old American, who was lightly injured in the attack, is now under investigation for violating the law against the use of symbols from banned organisations, Dresden police said in a statement.
The incident happened on Saturday morning as the tourist, who was "strongly under the influence of alcohol", left a bar in the eastern city's Neustadt area and repeatedly gave the Hitler salute on the street.
"An unknown passerby then beat up the man and slightly injured him," the statement said.
The assailant, who has not been found, faces charges of causing bodily harm, it added.
Public displays of Nazi symbols like the swastika or gestures like the "Heil Hitler" salute have been banned in Germany since the end of World War II.
Akshay Kumar is a king of action and has passed his traits to his kids as well. We all know that Akshay Kumar is trained in martial arts and is a black belt in Taekwondo.
Now, it seems like Akshay Kumar’s daughter Nitara has also taken interest in martial arts. The four-year-old kid looks like she just began with the training and is following the footsteps of her father. Showcasing her daughter’s skills, Akshay had a great advice for all the girls out there. In the video, we see Nitara showing her martial arts chops. He wrote, “This Valentine’s Day don’t let a guy take u for granted. Learn martial arts, u never know when it comes handy & starting early always helps ????.”
Akshay Kumar’s teenage son Aarav also has a 1st-degree black belt in Kudo, which is a mix of different martial arts.
A young student from Eastbourne is campaigning for university loans which are accessible for Muslims.
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (AP) — Police say a 2-year-old boy was shot in northeastern Ohio and was flown to an Akron hospital for treatment.
Investigators say they’re trying to determine how the child was shot in the leg Sunday night at a home in Liberty Township, several miles north of downtown Youngstown. Police were investigating the possibility that the boy somehow shot himself, but they didn’t immediately release information about the circumstances of the shooting.
Police say the child was shot in the thigh and was taken first to a Youngstown hospital, then to a children’s hospital. Authorities didn’t release his name or updates about his condition.
WFMJ-TV reports that police found a shell casing but no gun at the scene.
Police say security forces have shot dead two of the gunmen holed up inside a restaurant in Somalia's capital and rescued 10 people who were being held hostage.
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Here & Now's Peter O'Dowd revisits his conversation with banjo duo Béla Fleck (@belafleckbanjo) and Abigail Washburn (@abigailwashburn).
Alongside the forthcoming new Head of Campaigns, 2017 is also seeing a new Head of Digital Content at Lib Dem HQ, Michael Wilkinson:
Previously political correspondent and homepage editor at the Telegraph, amongst his achievements in journalism are:
Most read Telegraph journalist online in first half of 2016
Devised and delivered digital coaching strategy for hundreds of journalists
Led the Telegraph’s live coverage of the EU referendum and 2015 general election
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For the fourth time in Virginia baseball history , the Hoos have had at least five players drafted in the first 10 rounds of the MLB Draft as 2B Ernie Clement and RHP Alec Bettinger went to the Cleveland Indians and Milwaukee Brewers, respectively. Clement batted .315 with 34 RBI, two home runs, and 14 stolen bases in 58 games in 2017.
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Heather Heyer, 32, of Ruckersville was killed Saturday in Charlottesville by a car attack. The alleged driver of that car is in custody, charged with murder. Ms. Heyer was peacefully protesting against right-wing hate groups that descended on the city for a rally. A vigil was held Sunday night to remember her. WMRA's Jordy Yager reports.
Mining companies need to top up their black ownership levels to 30% from 26% within 12 months from the time the new Mining Charter comes into effect, Mineral Resources Minister Mosebenzi Zwane said on Thursday, adding companies seeking prospecting rights needed black ownership of 50% plus one.
The release of the latest iteration of the third charter, which was boycotted by the Chamber of Mines, citing a flawed process during the formulation of the policy document, and trade union Solidarity, laid out requirements for companies to allocate shares to employees, nearby communities and black entrepreneurs.
Zwane referred to the 2017 charter as an "instrument for radical economic transformation" of the mining sector.
"We cannot ignore the effective implementation of this charter to ensure meaningful change," he said.
The department was bulking up staffing to ensure compliance with the charter.
Journalist Arkady Babchenko is alive while his “murder” was a special operation of the Ukrainian special services, the head of Ukraine's security services Vasyl Hrytsak said on Wednesday.
According to him, as a result of a special operation carried out by Ukrainian security services a suspected organizer of the journalist’s murder was detained on Wednesday while Arkady has turned up alive at a press conference, BBC reported.
Vasyl Hrytsak noted that they were forced to stage his murder in order to prevent the assassination that “was ordered by Russian security services”.
KENAI — Officials say budget cuts at the Alaska Department of Fish and Game have reduced staffing in the commercial fishing division and caused slashes to smaller fishery programs.
The Peninsula Clarion reports the state has cut the department’s general fund by more than 36 percent since 2015, leading to an approximately 6 percent cut for the state Division of Commercial Fisheries.
Division Director Scott Kelley on Thursday outlined the agency’s budget to the House Finance Subcommittee on Fish and Game.
Kelley says staffing has been reduced by about 11 percent since fiscal year 2015, causing the division to limit personnel on weirs and other projects.
Kelley says the division also has cut smaller fisheries like herring in order to limit cuts to the lucrative salmon fisheries.
May 2 Mondelez International Inc
* Mondelez International - Company's biscuits business posted slight revenue decline in Q1 as strong growth in the U.K., Japan, Italy was offset by weakness in the U.S.
* Mondelez International - Company's chocolate business grew to more than 5%, driven by gains in Germany, India and Brazil in Q1 - conf call
* Mondelez International - Company's gum & candy business declined over 5% in Q1 as it continues to experience significant weakness, especially in the U.S. - conf call
* Mondelez CFO - In Q2, the year-over-year compare will be more difficult, and we expect North America business to remain challenged - conf call
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POND INLET, Nunavut — The federal government and Inuit groups are celebrating a deal on the boundaries of what will be Canada's largest national marine conservation area.
Lancaster Sound on the eastern gate of the Northwest Passage teems with fish, whales and seabirds, and Inuit have fought to preserve it for decades.
Political efforts to protect the area date to 2009, when the Harper government launched a study into how big it should be and where to put its boundaries.
Last summer, Shell Canada gave up exploration permits it held in the region that is home to most of the world's narwhal.
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ANKARA/DOHA (Reuters) - Turkey said on Wednesday Qatar's rift with fellow Gulf Arab states and Egypt was damaging the Islamic world and it would do all it could by diplomatic channels to prevent any escalation.
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Some things are going to be different around the Easton Area High School football team this fall.
That’s just a fact.
What the Red Rovers and their fans hope, however, is that the program’s high standard for winning isn’t altered and is — ideally — exceeded.
Longtime assistant Jeff Braido was elevated to replace former head coach Steve Shiffert (216-89-1) in February, giving Easton its first change at the top in 24 years.
The game plan for the new power structure is simple: keep what works and tweak what might have led to 2016’s disappointing 7-6 record.
The transition has been smooth so far, according to Braido, with the veteran Red Rovers seizing leadership roles and guiding the team into the new era.
“Our senior class has been phenomenal it’s almost like I’m spoiled,” the first-year coach said. “They’re such great kids and a bunch of great role models for our younger kids.”
HOUSTON (AP)  A Houston 18-year-old has been arrested and charged with illegally distributing explosive-making information and attempting to support the Islamic State organization.
The U.S. Justice Department said Monday that Kaan Sercan Damlarkaya, a U.S. citizen, was arrested on Dec. 8 following an undercover FBI operation. A statement says Damlarkaya said he intended to travel overseas and fight for IS and said he tried to get to Syria twice. He told agents that he would commit a U.S. attack if efforts to travel overseas failed.
It also says Damlarkaya provided to alleged IS supporters a formula for explosive Triacetone Triperoxide and instructions how to use it in a pressure cooker device containing shrapnel.
If convicted, he faces a possible 20-year maximum prison term. The U.S. has designated IS as a terrorist organization.
The initial estimated damage of the 6.7 magnitude earthquake, which hit Surigao del Norte and Surigao City on Friday evening, has now reached almost P700 million. This is based on the data released on Tuesday by the Caraga Regional Disaster Risk Reduction Management Operations Center which is continuously monitoring the effects of the earthquake.
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More than a third (37%) of girls have been sexually harassed while at mixed-sex schools, a study has found.
Sexist language and gender stereotypes are a “typical feature” of school culture in England and Wales, contributing to a climate where sexual harassment is commonplace, according to research from the National Education Union and UK Feminista.
A total of 1,508 students and 1,634 teachers from primary and secondary schools as well as sixth forms, were questioned about their experiences and views on sexism in schools.
“I felt embarrassed about it and wanted to pretend the situations didn’t happen,” said one female student, who had experienced sexual harassment.
Another said: “It’s just something that happens, no matter how much we don’t like it.”
In response to the findings, a report - ‘It’s Just Everywhere’: Sexism In Schools And How We Tackle It - is being launched today [12 December] in the Houses of Parliament.
A man died in a shooting early Tuesday in the Glen Oaks area, the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office said. The shooting occurred around 2:30 a.m. in the 7500 block of Maplewood Drive.
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Police evacuated the Goodwill thrift store on Jacksonville's Southside late Tuesday morning after someone donated four grenades, authorities said.
Sheriff's Office spokesperson Melissa Bujeda said the four possible grenades were found among the recent donations at the store on Southside Boulevard near Baymeadows Road.
A shopper told News4Jax the store was evacuated after the discovery was made about 11 a.m. It's unclear whether the grenades are inert.
No one answered calls placed to the store Tuesday morning.
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Storybook Cape Cod in highly coveted Crestmoor Park I. This 4 bedroom / 2 bathroom Cape Cod style home offers a fantastic floor plan with an enormous master bedroom hideaway with dramatic vaulted ceiling. The interior of the home has recently been refreshed with refinished hardwood floors, new paint and carpet and new front yard landscaping. The open living room and dining room are accented by a whitewashed wood burning fireplace. Located on a nice street in a great neighborhood. Step through the white picket fence to your charming home. Perfect space for a growing family. Corner level lot. Conveniently Located to transportation, shopping and great San Bruno schools. Charm galore!
A fugitive who escaped custody while at Savannah Memorial University Medical Center in October was captured in Macon, Georgia, on Sunday.
Randolph Frazier, 30, was in a Panera Bread on 181 Tom Hill Sr. Boulevard when he was taken into custody without incident. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office approached Frazier at the business around 6 p.m.
The suspect escaped custody while wearing handcuffs on Oct. 31. He was receiving medical attention after crashing a vehicle during a high-speed chase with police.
During that high-speed chase on Oct. 31, Frazier fled officers from the McIntosh County Sheriff's Office, the Twiggs County Sheriff's Office and Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department.
He and two other men are suspects in a burglary case in Tolamata Island. They fled police northbound on I-95 in Georgia from Darien to Richmond Hill, where they crashed near exit 87 and U.S. Highway 17.
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U.S. Army Reserve Col. Jimmy Clemons, right, of Calhoun City, with the 412th Theater Engineer Command based in Vicksburg, Miss. salutes Brig. Gen. Daniel Christian, acting commander of the Command, after Clemons was promoted to Colonel at the George A. Morris U.S. Army Reserve Center in Vicksburg, June 11. Clemons is the deputy chief of staff for the Command’s Finance Management Section (G8). He has been with the 412th Theater Engineer Command since August 2013. He has been in the service which includes Active Army, Army Reserve and Army National Guard for 30 years. Photo by U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. 1st Class Clinton Wood
The White House said on Wednesday that negotiations at the demilitarized zone along the border between North and South Korea for a potential summit between President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un are going well and it expects the historic meeting to take place on June 12, Reuters reported.
“The U.S. delegation led by Ambassador Sung Kim met with North Korean officials today as well and their talks will continue. So far the readouts from these meetings have been positive and we’ll continue to move forward in them,” White House press secretary Sarah Sanders said at a regularly scheduled briefing.
“We’re going to continue to shoot for the June 12th and expect to do that,” she said, referring to the original date scheduled for the summit.
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More than 23,000 chickens are to be culled at a farm in Suffolk in the UK's seventh confirmed case of bird flu this year.
The outbreak was confirmed by officials on Wednesday in chickens at Banham Poultry, near Redgrave.
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has put restrictions in place at the premises after lab tests detected the avian flu strain H5N8.
Further investigations into the virus have confirmed it is the "highly pathogenic strain" of the disease - which is deadly to birds.
The strain of avian flu has been found in wild and farmed birds in the UK since December 2016.
A number of the birds at the poultry farm in mid-Suffolk have died and those remaining will be culled, Defra said.
A 3km (1.8 mile) protection zone and 10km (6 mile) surveillance zone have been put in place to prevent the spread of the disease.
Officials said an investigation was under way to determine the source of the infection.
NEW YORK (AP) — Katy Perry, Ed Sheeran and The Chainsmokers will perform at the iHeartRadio Music Awards in Los Angeles.
Additional performers announced Wednesday include Shawn Mendes, Thomas Rhett, Noah Cyrus and Big Sean. Bruno Mars has also been previously announced as a performer.
Drake leads all nominees with 12 nominations, including male artist of the year, at the fourth annual awards show. The show will air live on TBS, TNT and truTV on Sunday, March 5.
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Compco Industries in Columbiana appears to have purchased Quaker Mfg. Corp. after signing a bank letter of intent, according to an anonymous source.
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Down 0-2 and still scoreless, Blackhawks remain confident The Chicago Blackhawks know one thing with an absolute certainty: They must play better Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2ogBZWf Boston Bruins right wing Drew Stafford celebrates his goal with teammates John-Michael Liles , Ryan Spooner and David Backes during the second period of game two NHL Stanley Cup hockey playoff action against the Ottawa Senators, in Ottawa, Saturday, April 15, 2017. Instead, the Western Conference's top seed trails the Nashville Predators 0-2 and looks nothing like the team favored to reach the Stanley Cup Final.
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DETROIT — The son of Detroit's first black mayor is running to replace longtime U.S. Rep. John Conyers.
Democratic state Sen. Coleman Young II announced his bid Monday to replace the 88-year-old Conyers, who was facing sexual harassment allegations when he resigned from Congress last week. Conyers cited health reasons for his decision.
Conyers has endorsed his son, John Conyers III, to succeed him in the Detroit-area congressional seat he's held since 1964. The younger Conyers hasn't said whether he'll run.
Young's father, the late Coleman A. Young, was elected mayor in 1973 and served for 20 years.
Other announced candidates to replace Conyers include his grand-nephew, Democratic state Sen. Ian Conyers, and attorney Michael Gilmore.
GBI Director Vernon Keenan, at a press conference about three arrests for abuse of elderly or disabled people, said the legal term for what an Albany woman did was run an 'unlicensed personal care home.' But that's only the legal term for a kind of severe abuse. "In fact, they are dungeons where the elderly and disabled persons are warehoused so that their benefits can be siphoned off. They're neglected, they're abused, they're financially exploited."
Austin Sheriff's Department raises reward for information leading to the capture of a suspect in bombing case to $100,000.
The second annual Taste of Tecumseh takes place this weekend.
The festival is the areas premier wine, beer and food festival taking place both on Friday and Saturday evenings.
Festival guests can sample culinary delights, taste a variety of distinctive award-winning wines, and enjoy entertainment from talented performers.
More information can be found on the Windsor-Essex Summer Festival Guide.
Campaigning for the Dutch election kicks off on Wednesday with anti-Islam leader Geert Wilders frontrunner in a vote that will test the anti-establishment sentiment that swept Britain out of the European Union and Donald Trump into the U.S. presidency. FILE PHOTO:Netherlands' Party for Freedom leader Geert Wilders attends a news conference after a European far-right leaders meeting in Koblenz, Germany, January 21, 2017.
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Melbourne council under fire for rummaging through bins The West Australian
Little notes have been left on households' bins telling residents to recycle properly.
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The FGCU women’s basketball will remain in Jacksonville to take on Jacksonville Saturday, Feb. 3 with tipoff at 1 p.m.
The Eagles have already faced off against the Dolphins at home. FGCU came out on top with a final score of 63-58.
FGCU has an overall record of 21-3 against Jacksonville with one of those losses coming last year at Jacksonville.
Jacksonville comes in with an overall record of 15-6 and a conference record of 5-1 with their only loss coming against the Eagles. The Dolphins remain perfect at home with a record of 7-0.
Next, the Eagles will head back home to host UNF on Tuesday, Feb. 6 with tipoff at 7 p.m.
Antero Midstream GP (AMGP +1.7% ) is upgraded to Buy from Hold with a $23 price target at Stifel following continued weakness in the shares.
Stifel says AMGP offers investors potentially the best investment option for those seeking to benefit from the growth of Appalachia production and associated infrastructure.
The firm sees AMGP as effectively a levered play on underlying growth at Antero Midstream Partners (NYSE:AM), and it anticipates the shares have a broader investor base given investors receive a 1099 compared to the K-1 associated with the standard MLP investment.
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Here is the first glimpse inside the stunning new Ayr Academy – set to open to pupils next week.
The £25million Craigie campus replaces the iconic Fort Street classrooms, which dated back to 1233.
Built by Kier Construction, the new school will house up to 1000 students with capacity for a further 300.
(Image: South Ayrshire Council)
State-of-the-art sport and learning facilities will greet pupils returning to class next week.
Kier’s Brian McQuade said: “During the construction period of the new Ayr Academy we have created 17 work placements, 16 apprenticeships and two graduated traineeships, giving local young people valuable experience of working in this thriving and rewarding industry.”
Winning numbers drawn in 'Daily 3 Evening' game
SACRAMENTO (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the California Lottery's "Daily 3 Evening" game were:
2-4-3
(two, four, three)
¶ Ticket-holders with all three winning numbers in the order given win the top prize. Lesser amounts are also awarded to ticket-holders with other varying combinations of the winning numbers.
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Ford Motor Co's (F.N) sales in China fell 8 per cent in November from a year ago, following a 5 per cent decline in October, the U.S. automaker said on Monday.
The firm's sales in the first 11 months of the year totaled 1.06 million vehicles, down 6 per cent from the same period a year ago.
Ford's China sales growth has lagged behind rivals in the world's top auto market this year, with the carmaker now looking to overhaul its strategy to revive growth in China under new chief executive Jim Hackett.
Among other moves, the review of its China operations will likely see Ford focus on segments such as electric cars and electric commercial vans, with China encouraging to help clean up its polluted and congested city centers.
Ford is looking to roll out more new-energy vehicles for China and is planning to experiment with a more direct selling approach in a partnership with Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.
Several vehicle hijackings reported in South Shore
Several vehicle hijackings have been recently reported in the South Shore neighborhood.
Victims left their cars running and unlocked, and someone took cash and cellphones from inside before stealing the vehicles, according to a community alert from Chicago Police.
The hijackings happened:
• about 11 p.m. July 28 at in the 8400 block of South Manistee Avenue;
• about 2:07 p.m. Aug. 1 in the 8700 block of South Saginaw Avenue;
• about 5:05 a.m. Aug. 3 in the 8400 block of South Manistee Avenue;
• about 2 a.m. Aug. 7 in the 7800 block of South East End Avenue; and
• about 8:45 p.m. Aug. 12 in the 7800 block of South Euclid Avenue.
The offenders are described as two to three black men or boys between 17 and 20 years old and standing between 5-foot-4 and 6-feet tall, police said.
Anyone with information should contact Area South detectives at (312) 747-8273.
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* Avista Corp - on August 10, 2017, co's cost rate adjustment filing was dismissed by washington utilities and transportation commission - SEC filing
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Aam AdmiParty has released manifesto for the youth. It has promised three universities for Goa, in Sports, Agricultureand Skills.
President Trump came under fire for his comments Saturday that “many sides” are to blame for the violence in Charlottesville. Today, he condemned hate groups as “repugnant” and declared “racism is evil.” He described members of the KKK, neo-Nazis and white supremacists who take part in violence as “criminals and thugs”
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A woman was in the hospital Monday morning after a car slammed into a home in Rowland Heights.The crash was reported shortly before 11 p.m. Sunday in the 2200 block of Otterbein Avenue, according to California Highway Patrol officials.Authorities said an SUV was in the home's garage when it sped forward, crashed through the wall and into the kitchen area of the house.A woman inside the home was transported to a nearby hospital with major but non-life threatening injuries.The male driver in the SUV appeared to have stepped on the gas by accident, according to preliminary information. No further information was released.
We’re going global in this all interviews episode of The Scoop!
Darren “Doogie” Wolfson is joined on the phone by new World Boxing Champ Caleb Truax, who is still in London after his victory this past weekend. Doogie has interviews with Gophers AD Mark Coyle as well as Gophers football recruit Josh Aune on the biggest recruiting weekend in the schools history.
All that and more right here on The Scoop!
FORT SILL, OK (KSWO)- For the eighth year, Fort Sill families are getting a little help this holiday season.
The Toys for Kids program gives soldiers the chance to shop around and pick out two toys per child. All the toys are donated by sponsors and the community.
Hosted by Fort Sill Family and MWR, the goal is to reach about 500 families with about 3,000 toys! It's the only program of its kind in the Army and one mother says there's no other post that shows so much support.
"It's really nice to come out here. Everyone is so helpful, sweet, and kind and it makes you feel good going into the holidays,” said shopper Lydia Clendenin.
The Toys for Kids Program is only for active duty soldiers, E-4 and below. Soldiers must have been referred to the program by their commander.
If you're an eligible soldier, you can stop by the Fort Sill Conference Center until Friday between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
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BNEF Talk: The Future of LNG
BNEF's Head of APAC Research and Global Head of LNG Ashish Sethia talks about the supply and demand outlook for natural gas and LNG, and their role in a low carbon future. (Source: Bloomberg)
On Wednesday’s CoastLine, fall planting season will soon be upon us. Get your questions ready for our garden experts… It’s your Fall planting guide…
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Two people believed to be connected to an escaped inmate are hospitalized after an officer-involved shooting in northeast Denver.
Police spokesman John White says officers trying to find 23-year-old Mauricio Venzor-Gonzalez were led to a home in the Denver suburb of Aurora on Monday night. Two people fled in an SUV, and shots were fired following a high-speed chase.
White did not detail the circumstances of the shooting or release the conditions or names of the suspects. Venzor-Gonzalez, who escaped earlier in the day while being taken to a Denver hospital, remains at large.
It's not clear if he was wearing handcuffs or other restraints when he escaped.
Authorities have said Venzor-Gonzalez was injured in November during a shootout with police, who tracked him to a home in Aurora. He surrendered after a two-day standoff.
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Partly sunny skies with highs in the mid-30s across Weld County today. Winds and clouds increase this afternoon, with a slight chance for snow late.
Overnight, lows drop to the single digits. Wind chill values will be as low as -1. Snow chances remain through early morning.
Tuesday, Greeley will see mostly cloudy skies and colder temperatures. A high of 20 is expected. Overnight lows drop near zero degrees. Snow chances remain through Thursday in Weld County. Relief from the cold is not expected until after Friday.
Adventist Health Castle Medical Center has scheduled a series of interviews on medical topics. During these interviews, you can find out the difference between a neurosurgeon and an orthopedic surgeon, when it may be necessary to have spine surgery , if there is a minimally invasive procedure for it and more.
Dr. William Beringer, director of neurosurgery, who specializes in spine surgery, came into Sunrise and has more details.
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Port Alberni Fire Dept. firefighters discuss a plan to vent a home on 16th Avenue where a small kitchen fire happened on May 30, 2018. SUSAN QUINN PHOTO
One person was taken to hospital with minor burns after a small kitchen fire in a home on 16th Avenue in Port Alberni Wednesday afternoon (May 30).
Three people, including an elderly couple, were in the home when a pot on the stove caught fire, according to a witness.
Port Alberni Fire Dept. Chief Kelly Gilday said the fire was confined to the kitchen.
“The quick response by the crews kept it to the kitchen area with minor damage,” Gilday said.
Crews put the fire out, vented smoke out of the home and were back to the fire hall before 3 p.m.
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Kim Kardashian-West took to social media this to share some photos from her family’s Easter celebration.
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The shots include a couple of husband Kanye West, performing his fatherly duties in a bunny costume. There’s even an Easter selfie complete with a Snapchat filter.
Check out the cute family photos below.
British police investigating Harvey Weinstein are now looking at two further allegations of sexual assault.
The most recent allegations relate to incidents in October and November last year, but have only just been made public.
Police are now investigating claims made by nine women against the Hollywood producer between the 1980s and 2015.
“On November 13 an allegation was received that the man sexually assaulted a woman (Victim 9) in Westminster in 2011 and outside the jurisdiction of the UK in 2010,” police said on Saturday.
A crash involving three cars and a lorry blocked part of the M1 near Derby.
The collision took place on the northbound carriageway near Junction 27 for Hucknall/Underwood.
One lane was closed while emergency crews deal with the incident. It reopened at around 5pm.
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Members of staff of the Education Authority Salaries Office in Ballymena who hosted a very successful fundraising ‘Jingle and Mingle’ coffee morning on on Friday, November 24.
They hosted the morning in conjunction with the Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice Christmas ‘Jingle all the Way’ Campaign aimed at helping Children’s Hospice to continue to provide their vital service.
The EA employees were delighted to raise a fabulous £800 both from the proceeds of the coffee morning and from taking a tea trolley around the other departments based at County Hall on the outskirts of the town.
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A car drives past an Allstate Insurance Co. office Wednesday, April 27, 2011, in Lyndhurst, Ohio.
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Normally, adjusting the screen timeout option is as easy as going into the display settings and changing the value. However, MIUI does things differently, and the setting is tucked away in the lock screen menu. What's even more annoying is that the particular setting is labeled Sleep, which means you're not going to be able to find the option if you search in the settings menu for screen timeout.
If you're on a Xiaomi phone running MIUI 7 or higher, here's how to change the screen timeout setting.
Firefighters are battling a mobile home fire in Rankin County.
This is happening in Brandon on Joe Davis Road.
We are working to get more information on this developing story.
It is unclear if anyone is hurt but the scene is very active.
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An arrest has been made by Sarnia police after a pedestrian was struck early Sunday morning.
It happened at 1:30 a.m. in the 1700 block of Lakeshore Road.
The 29-year-old man suffered serious injuries and was eventually transported to a London hospital for medical treatment.
Just before 10 a.m. Monday, Boady Santavy, 20, from Sarnia, turned himself into police.
Santavy is a local weightlifter who is preparing for the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Australia next month.
Santavy was charged for failing to remain at the scene and was released.
If anyone witnessed the collision or has any information, they are asked to call Sarnia police at 519-344-8861, ext 6152.
Ontario police watchdog investigating after woman, 60, taken to hospital
TORONTO — Ontario's police watchdog is investigating after a woman suffered life-threatening injuries in Toronto.
The Special Investigations Unit says Toronto police were called to a home early Monday morning.
The agency says police found a 60-year-old woman between that home and another house, and the woman was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.
It didn't specify how the woman sustained her injuries, but is asking anyone with information to come forward.
The SIU is an arm's-length organization that investigates reports of death, serious injury or allegations of sexual assault involving police.
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Patrick Schwarzenegger is enjoying dinner with two special ladies in his life!
The 24-year-old actor and model was spotted heading to Craig’s with his girlfriend Abby Champion and mom Maria Shriver on Monday evening (April 23) in West Hollywood, Calif.
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The two were seen looked casual in black jeans for a date night, accompanied by Patrick‘s mom.
Patrick recently suited up for the Japanese premiere of his new movie Midnight Sun. He looked chic in a purple suit and matching sneakers while stepping out to the event, which was heled at Shinjuku Piccadilly in Tokyo.
NEW YORK — The latest on developments in financial markets (All times local):
9:35 a.m.
Stocks are opening slightly lower on Wall Street as technology and phone companies take losses.
The declines early Friday threatened to put an end to the longest winning streak in four years for the Standard & Poor’s 500 index.
Wholesale club operator Costco sank 5.2 per cent after reporting a disappointing quarter.
Bond prices fell, pushing yields higher. The yield on the 10-year Treasury note rose to 2.40 per cent.
The higher yields send banks higher. Citizens Financial rose 1.4 per cent.
The S&P 500 index fell 4 points, or 0.2 per cent, to 2,547.
The Dow Jones industrial average lost 21 points, or 0.1 per cent, to 22,753, and the Nasdaq composite fell 9 points, or 0.1 per cent, to 6,576.
UK Court Orders Change To Somerfield Stake Sale Agreement
Law360, London (February 2, 2018, 8:04 PM GMT) -- The U.K. High Court on Friday ruled that an agreement between Murray Holdings Ltd. and a defunct investment vehicle owned by property mogul Robert Tchenguiz must be changed because of a mistake that altered Murray Holdings’ right to payments linked to an investment in British supermarket Somerfield.
Murray Holdings had asked the court to order a change in the 2007 agreement in which Oscatello Investments Ltd. acquired an interest in Somerfield assets held by Isis Investments Ltd., as Murray Holdings was then known. High Court Judge...
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Kleiner Perkins partner Mary Meeker traditionally provides Silicon Valley with its most densely-packed data dump of the year, in the form of her annual presentation on internet trends at Recode’s Code conference . If you couldn’t be there in person today, you can still peruse Meeker’s 294-slide deck .
Don’t be afraid to skim to zip past the early slides; they tend to contain factoids which might be intuitively obvious to you, such as smartphone sales flattening out and Amazon’s Echo devices being a smash hit. Even if you do a lot of skimming, however, you’re likely to slow down and get sucked in by one or more later sections. For me, the most transfixing chunk begins on slide 216, and contrasts the U.S. and China’s respective roles in the technology industry. Five years ago, only two of the top 20 internet companies were Chinese; now nine are, just behind the U.S.’s count of 11.
Last year, I shared some tips on how to read Meeker’s report. All of my advice applies equally this year.
Two films about the historical figure: The Immortal Scoundrel (1952, Melburn E. Turner) & the documentary À la recherche d’Étienne Brûlé (2013, Fadel Saleh). 7 pm. Free.
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A document in the agenda packet for this Wednesday’s Seattle Public Schools board meeting shows the timeline for upcoming work at Southwest Athletic Complex, the stadium and sports fields just south of Chief Sealth International High School. The levy-funded $1.5 million project “will include replacement of the existing synthetic turf at football, softball, and baseball fields using cork infill, refurbishing the existing rubberized running track, and associated work,” according to the document. A timeline is set for two phases of work – the first, starting on the track in mid-May, to be complete before graduation ceremonies at the stadium in late June, and then right after those events, field improvements will start, to be done before football practice begins August 15th. The agenda item seeks to award the contract to King County Directors’ Association, described as “a purchasing cooperative owned by Washington State Public School Districts.”
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australian Open organizers have given 17-year-old Alex De Minaur and Andrew Whittington wild-card entries to the season’s first grand slam tournament.
De Minaur, a Wimbledon junior finalist last year, beat top-seeded Mikhail Kukushkin in the qualifying tournament for the Brisbane International, where he is set to make his ATP main draw debut this week. Whittington, 23, achieved a career-high ranking of No. 170 last November after winning six ITF titles and reaching semifinals at two ATP Challenger events.
Other wild cards already granted for the Australian Open men’s main draw include Denis Istomin, the Asia-Pacific Wildcard playoff winner from Uzbekistan, and Quentin Halys of France and Michael Mmoh of the United States, who were given reciprocal wildcards for the French Open and the U.S. Open.
If you’re anything like us, the very second the weather changes and fall is no longer that distant, beautiful figment of our imaginations, we’re running to our bathroom cabinets and storing away every, single one of our summer beauty products. Alongside our setting sprays and lightweight glosses, the first to go will be our soft, barely-there polishes. Sure, nude pinks and pastel blues have served us well this season, but we’ve got our eyes on some seriously pretty, insanely bold nail colors for fall.
And unlike last year’s jewel tones, your fingertips are about to get hit with some major ’70s inspo. Including muddy reds and muted charcoals, we’ve scoured the market for the 10 prettiest nail polish colors to experiment with this autumn. Shop our picks, below, for our favorites from Smith & Cult, Nars, and more.
CLEVELAND (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers Yasiel Puig has been suspended one game and fined by Major League Baseball for making an obscene gesture to Indians fans on Tuesday night.
Puig flashed the middle finger on both hands at fans sitting behind home plate at Progressive Field after hitting a home run in the second inning. Baseball executive Joe Torre announced the one-game penalty and undisclosed fine.
Puig is appealing the decision and will play Wednesday night. The mercurial player said he “stooped” to the level of fans who he said were heckling him in the on-deck circle. Puig said that the group of fans kept talking to him after the home run.
The suspension is the latest incident involving Puig, who has tried the Dodgers’ patience with previous behavior.
Puig got two hits in the Dodgers’ 7-5 win over the Indians.
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An Air Force staff sergeant found dead in his room at a military base in Turkey is scheduled to be flown back to Tampa today while his relatives await word on how he died. "The family is anxious to receive a full report," said Erin Gardner, sister of 29-year-old Curtis John "CJ" Gardner, found dead April 10 at Incirlik Air Base.
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WORTHINGTON, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio man says he was trying to set a good example for his children when he turned in $14,000 he found on the side of the road.
WBNS-TV reports Jake Bowers found the money April 8 as he drove his family to a park in Worthington, a Columbus suburb.
Bowers said when he initially saw the bag on the roadside, he thought it might contain someone’s laptop. Instead, it was filled with $100 bills.
Bowers took the bag to the Worthington police station, and it was returned to its owner.
A police report says the owner had taken the cash to a car dealer but left without buying a vehicle. He told police he must have left it on top of his car and driven off.
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) - The owners of a Montana coal mine have asked a federal appellate court to intervene after a judge halted a planned expansion - a ruling the company says could shut down work and trigger layoffs.
Signal Peak Energy spokesman Mike Dawson said Friday that the company is appealing to the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in hopes of avoiding any layoffs.
The 250-worker Bull Mountain mine north of Billings is one of the largest underground coal mines in the U.S.
U.S. District Judge Donald Molloy in August halted a planned expansion onto federal coal reserves. Environmental groups concerned over climate change impacts from burning the coal sued to block the expansion.
Signal Peak says the move could prompt 30 layoffs this month and another 50 layoffs by next March.
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Nearly 8,000 BC Hydro customers across the province were without power overnight Sunday after snow and heavy winds knocked down power lines and utility poles over the weekend.
In total more than 70,000 BC Hydro customers lost power when a snowstorm hit on Saturday night, but crews were able to restore power to 62,000 by 11 p.m. PT Sunday night.
The hardest hit areas were Vancouver, Victoria and the North Shore, where about 2,700 customers were still without power at 7 a.m. PT.
Outages on Bowen Island continued throughout the night, after BC Ferries cancelled sailings due to high winds on Sunday and BC Hydro crews were unable to reach the island.
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Former BC Premier Dave Barrett has died at the age of 87 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s.
The well-known and charismatic politician led the province from 1972 to 1975 as the first NDP member to win the position.
The Vancouver native captained the BC’s orange party for 15 years before taking on a Member of Parliament (MP) job with the Federal NDP for Esquimalt-Juan de Fuca on Vancouver Island from 1988-1993.
He was also appointed to the Order of Canada in 2005 for his political legacy.
“He was a bold premier for a bold era. Barrett’s government marked a political coming of age for our province,” says BCFED President Irene Lanzinger.
“His term as leader of BC certainly wasn’t a long time, but it surely was a good time to make BC a better place for working people.”
(With Files from Kyle Balzer with MYPRINCEGEORGENOW and BCFED)
CHICAGO (AP) _ Chicago police say a man is dead after an early-morning shooting on a city train platform.
Authorities say a 33-year-old man was arguing with another person on the Chicago Transit Authority platform around 2:40 a.m. Monday at a Red Line stop on the city’s South Side. Police allege the second person pulled out a handgun and shot the 33-year-old in the head and chest. He was pronounced dead at a hospital.
Witnesses told police they heard five or six shots.
Police are investigating. No one is in custody in connection with the shooting.
Trains temporarily bypassed the Garfield station after the shooting. Normal service resumed before 5 a.m.
The first-degree murder trial of Marissa Shephard is scheduled to continue Tuesday morning in a Moncton courtroom with cross-examination of the RCMP officer who took Devin Morningstar's statement.
Marissa Shephard is charged in the death of 18-year-old Baylee Wylie in December 2015. She is also charged with arson with disregard for human life.
In court Monday Cpl. Laurent Lemieux testified about the statement he took from Devin Morningstar.
In a video recording of Morningstar's statement to police, he spoke at length about the night that Wylie was murdered.
The court heard that Wylie was stabbed about 200 times.
Morningstar told an undercover officer he stabbed Wylie three times.
During his videotaped statement, he attributed 50 of the stab wounds to Shephard and the rest to Tyler Noel.
Morningstar has been called to testify before the court three times, but has refused to testify each time.
There are so many reasons to love drugstore makeup —the value, the fact that the quality keeps getting better and better, the playful colors, the instant gratification of being able to find it down the road from your place. Most of all, though, there's nothing better than being able to try—and fall for—something new without suffering buyer’s remorse or worrying about being able to splurge on it again. In order to choose this year’s winners , Glamour 's beauty editors and a panel of top makeup pros looked at every new blush, concealer, mascara, and liquid lipstick and distilled them down to a list of the very best, including a highlighter that, as one judge says, you’ll be able to see from space. Grab a notepad—you’ll want to make a shopping list.
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A murder inquiry has begun after a man was fatally stabbed in the street in west London.
The victim, believed to be in his 40s, was found with multiple knife wounds by emergency crews just after 22:20 BST on Wednesday.
Despite efforts by paramedics to save him, he died at the scene in Cathcart Road, Kensington, at about 23:00.
The Met Police said the victim's next of kin had been informed, although he has not been formally identified.
No arrests have been made in connection with the killing.
"Detectives from the Homicide and Major Crime Command are investigating," the Met said in a statement.
"A crime scene remains in place."
Witnesses or anyone with information about the murder have been urged to contact police.
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FRANKFURT—Trade disputes and a stronger currency are threatening a hard-fought economic recovery in the 19-nation eurozone, potentially delaying a move by the European Central Bank to follow the Federal Reserve in increasing short-term interest rates.
Trade conflicts are a particular concern for the ECB because the region escaped the lingering effects of its debt crisis in part due to the strength of its export sector.
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Longueuil police have arrested four people in connection with a string of drug overdose deaths.
Police officers from Longueuil and Montreal raided a home in Montreal, at Ste. Catherine St. and Davidson St., early Wednesday morning and arrested two men and two women.
The two women, both aged 24, and a 26-year-old man, were expected to appear in court Wednesday afternoon to face charges of drug possession and drug trafficking. The women are also facing charges of conspiracy.
A 44-year-old man at the scene was arrested on an outstanding warrant.
Officers seized hundreds of doses of drugs including heroin, crystal meth, hash, cannabis, peyote, and GHB.
Police also seized three fake firearms and hundreds of rounds of ammunition.
Longueuil police began their investigation earlier in the month following multiple deaths due to drug use.
Since May 12 at least seven people have died from overdoses in Longueuil.
You don't need the pain of pointe shoes to feel like a ballerina. Dancewear is beautiful, and whether you're doing pliés at the barre or going for a run around the block, you can channel the likes of Misty Copeland with ballet-inspired workout clothes that don't necessarily include actual leotards and tights. Check out this activewear ahead — all of it will help you bring out your inner prima ballerina no matter what your workout may be.
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The Rose Bowl Parade stepped off in Pasadena, California Monday morning.For the past week volunteers have been putting in long hours to create the spectacular floats. The parade is 5.5 miles long and the theme is "Echoes of Success."You can watch the parade beginning at 10 a.m. right here on ABC7 and then tune into our sister network ESPN at 4 p.m. to catch USC take on Penn State in the Rose Bowl.
Andre Iguodala #9 of the Golden State Warriors and fights for possesion with James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets during Game Three of the Western Conference Finals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at ORACLE Arena on May 20, 2018 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
Andre Iguodala missed the Warriors' last four games of the Western Conference Finals after being injured in Game 3. And he will not play in Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Iguodala has been diagnosed with a left lateral leg contusion/bone bruise. The Warriors evaluated the veteran forward on Tuesday and determined that he has made progress in his rehab, however, the pain is still there in his knee.
The Warriors will re-evaluate Iguodala before Game 2.
The team provided the latest update:
Andre Iguodala injury update: pic.twitter.com/nkmrQNTRbt
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Environmentalists urge closer look at PolyMet water permit
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — An environmental group is asking regulators to take a closer look at the draft water quality permit for the proposed PolyMet copper-nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota.
WaterLegacy petitioned the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency on Friday to reject the draft permit, and if the agency doesn't, to convene a "contested case hearing." That's a trial-like proceeding before an administrative law judge to resolve disputed issues of fact. The group says the permit lacks adequate safeguards to protect water downstream, in violation of federal and state law.
WaterLegacy and other groups petitioned the Department of Natural Resources last month for such a hearing on the project's draft permit to mine.
PolyMet says it can operate the proposed mine near Hoyt Lakes and Babbitt without harming the environment while creating hundreds of jobs.
Zanu-PF Harare Province Woman's League is rolling out a food distribution programme for windows and the elderly woman.
In an interview on sidelines of the programme in Harare North Constituency, Zanu-PF Harare Province Women's League Chairperson, Ratidzo Mukarati said widows and elderly woman should be looked after as they face many challenges.
"Windows and elderly women are left behind in most empowerment programmes," said Mukarati.
Zanu-PF aspiring candidate for Harare East Constituency, Mavis Gumbo noted that the distribution of maize to families will improve their diet as well as eradicate poverty.
"Women are the ones who look after the family and they need food to feed their children," she said.
Meanwhile, the Zanu-PF primary elections have been slated for the 29th of April and aspiring candidates are busy campaigning in different constituencies.
Long Beach residents who own RVs, boats or other oversize vehicles will need to start searching for storage accommodations as the city crafts a new law to ban long-term parking in residential areas. Councilwoman Suzie Price, who has been working on the issue since first elected in 2014, said the change offers a solution to a decades-old problem that, historically, has been handled on a case-by-case basis, creating inconsistency and confusion.
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UPDATE 1-Cycling-British cycling's 'culture of fear' criticised in report
LONDON, June 14 British Cycling has been heavily criticised for "a culture of fear" in an independent review into the sport, published on Wednesday, which identified failings in governance and leadership following allegations of bullying and sexism.
The RNC released an advertisement Tuesday, attacking Democrats for defending MS-13 gang members after President Trump called them “animals.”
The ad features Democrat House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi’s speech about MS-13 criminals having a “spark of divinity,” while playing news reports highlighting the extremely violent acts carried out by the gang.
President Trump ripped the Dems at a Tennessee rally Tuesday, saying, “Go out and get the Democrats the hell out of office,” as well as calling her an “MS-13 lover.”
Below is the original Pelosi speech where she says, “we are all God’s children,” when referring to MS-13.
New East Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome and her husband Marvin Broome, photographed at the home of their daughter Sarah Parker and son-in-law Sie Parker, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016, two days before her inauguration. New East Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome and her husband Marvin Broome, in the family room of their Park Forest neighborhood home, where drywall and other repairs continue after August's historic flooding, photographed on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016, two days before her inauguration.
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There's savagery, and then there's artist Luke McGarry and his Orange Feathers this week. I asked him to tackle the release of OJ Simpsons from prison; he responded by not only doing that, but playing off those ridiculous Nissan "Heisman House" commercials that has former Heisman Trophy winners mug for the cameras as they stand in front of colored screens.
As usual, Luke is too much of a savage to offer an artist's statement, so I will: HAHAHAHAHA! BRILLIANT!
The Tehachapi Police Department arrested 10 people on suspected misdemeanors and one person on a suspected felony during the week of April 3 through 9. A total of 185 incidents were handled by Tehachapi Police officers, including 102 calls for service from the public and 83 officer-initiated incidents.
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A few clouds will gather up this evening as the blustery northwest winds begin to send cold air into our area. Highs will be in the mid-50s. Skies will clear out allowing the low temperature by Tuesday morning to dip into the middle 20s and wind chills into the middle teens.
April 10 Five Prime Therapeutics Inc:
* Five Prime Therapeutics announces completion of enrollment for the phase 2 part of the ongoing trial of cabiralizumab for the treatment of pigmented villonodular synovitis (PVNS)
* Five Prime Therapeutics Inc - Five Prime plans to seek regulatory feedback on design of a pivotal trial
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The squid research lab is back at it again to keep the freshest Switch game up and running. Splatoon 2's latest free update will include the Snapper Canal map and a returning weapon from the original Splatoon, the Bamboozler 14 Mk 1.
The Snapper Canal map was revealed just recently in the latest Nintendo Direct. Nintendo of Europe tweeted out some images, showing off the map's massive bridges and river running straight through the middle. This map is already available in game at the time of publication.
And to no one's surprise, the title's latest weapon fits its namesake a little too well. The new charger weapon, the Bamboozler, is actually made of bamboo. It should be circulating globally later tonight or tomorrow morning.
For those over in Europe this weekend, don't forget about your Splatfest to answer the age old question of over or under. North Americans, there's more in store for you too. Today Nintendo revealed a most spooky Splatfest coming October 13: vampires versus werewolves.
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) - Pakistan's military says a roadside bombing has killed at least two soldiers and wounded three in the country's northwestern tribal region that borders Afghanistan.
A military statement says that Wednesday's bombing took place in the Datta Khel area of North Waziristan.
It says the bomb exploded as a vehicle ferrying soldiers drove near it. The casualties were transported to a military hospital in Peshawar, the capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
The tribal region was a sanctuary for militants until several massive military operations claimed to have pushed them out of the safe havens. The army claims to have cleared the area but militants in North Waziristan sporadically strike back, targeting security forces.
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To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Jimi Hendrix Experience’s first album, Are You Experienced , the instrumental trio Machine Mass pays homage with an unorthodox 60-minute live-in-the-studio session reworking some of the legendary guitarist’s lesser-known tracks. No “All Along the Watchtower,” “Manic Depression” or “Hey Joe” here. Instead, multi-instrumentalist Michel Delville, keyboardist Antoine Guenet and drummer Tony Bianco offer fresh interpretations of (mostly) deeper tracks, with no overdubs and minimal editing. “Burning the Midnight Lamp” features a lovely piano replacing Hendrix’s ax, and a slower tempo reveals a whole new aura. “Little Wing,” meanwhile, sounds like something you’d hear on Spotify’s “Chill Vibes” playlist, and a sublime version of “The Wind Cries Mary,” anchored by a subtle spoken-word passage and an epic organ-injected groove, closes the album. Here’s hoping for more unapologetically unconventional shape-shifting Hendrix experimentation.
The new Jesus and Mo, called “force,” came in an email with this message:
Jesus and Mo should cheer up. The good old days are making a come-back.
I presume the “come-back” refers to the recent deference of people towards Islam and the rise of the Right in both Europe and America.
State Department of Energy and Environmental Protection foresters tie branches where Sasajiscymnus tsugae beetles had been released onto a hemlock tree in the Green Falls Pond area of Pachaug State Forest in Voluntown on Friday. Voluntown - Hikers and swimmers visiting the Green Falls Pond area of Pachaug State Forest this summer probably won't notice some of the newest wildlife to occupy the area.
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Kazakhstan's Prime Minister Bakytzhan Sagintayev had a telephone conversation with acting Prime Minister of Armenia Karen Karapetyan at the initiative of Kazakh side, the press service of the Government of Armenia reported.
The interlocutors discussed issues of bilateral agenda, as well as partnership in the sidelines of the EAEU.
The sides also talked about the developments in Armenia and in this context PM Bakytzhan Sagintayev expressed support to the friendly Armenian people.
At the initiative of the Belarusian side, a telephone conversation took place between the Prime Minister of Belarus Andrei Kobyakov and acting Prime Minister of Armenia Karen Karapetyan.
The Heads of Executives of the two countries discussed the prospects of developing the Armenian-Belarusian relations. The sides also talked about the developments in Armenia and in this context PM Andrei Kobyakov expressed support to the friendly Armenian people.
WEDNESDAY: Despite the morning cool down, afternoon highs will be warmer than what was felt Tuesday – expect highs to top out in the 70s, 80s and 90s in most areas (low 100s for the far southeast). Sunshine will blanket the state with no significant rain chances in the forecast. Winds will be breezy at times over northern NM… but lighter than what was felt earlier in the week.
THURSDAY: Our temperature climb continues with afternoon highs topping out well into the 90s in the Albuquerque metro area. Sunshine will be stretched from stateline to stateline with no significant rain chances.
FRIDAY: Even warmer! Widespread 80s, 90s and low 100s can be expected under a mostly sunny sky.
Be sure to remember our heat safety rules if spending some time outdoors this week.
A collision Monday morning between a train and a car has forced the shutdown of commuter train service between Sainte-Catherine and LaSalle stations until further notice.
The incident occurred at a level crossing near the Sainte-Catherine station at a little after 8 a.m.
There were no immediate reports of injuries.
This story will be updated.
Mobile mammography unit sets West Virginia schedule for June
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — A mobile mammography vehicle will stop in several West Virginia counties next month.
Bonnie's Bus is operated by West Virginia University Medicine and the WVU Cancer Institute.
The stops begin Friday in Shinnston and continue June 8 in Weston, June 14 in West Union, June 19 in Thomas, June 20 and 21 in Mill Creek, June 22 and 23 in Belington, June 26 in Marlinton, June 27 in Buckeye and June 28 in Green Bank. More information is available online .
Mammograms are billed to private insurance, Medicaid or Medicare if available. Women age 40 or older who don't have insurance will be covered by a screening program or special grant funds.
A physician's order is required to make an appointment.
Glenavon Football Club is hosting an Oasis tribute concert in association with the Angel Wishes Charity.
The ‘Roll With It’ Ultimate Oasis Experience concert night takes place on Saturday, June 17, in Mourneview Park, starting at 6pm.
The evening will feature support from Helter Skelter and The Good Fridays, plus special guests.
Tickets are available from Skelton Travel, tel 028 3832 4741 or visit the website www.skeltontravel.co.uk or contact Eddie Drury on 078 6627 3306.
Price per ticket is £10.
The Lurgan Mail has two pairs of tickets to give away.
Just answer this simple question to be in with a chance of winning the tickets.
Name the brothers who founded the pop group Oasis?
As the event is taking plce on Saturday we will need your answers by email to clint.aiken@jpress.co.uk to arrive no later than 12 midday on Friday.
Please include a daytime contact number.
Winners will be selected by random draw of the correct answers.
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CANTON, Ohio (WHBC) – No one’s complaining too much because it’s not snowing, but we’re dealing with rain and cooler temperatures for Tuesday and Wednesday.
The best chance for rain is Tuesday says AccuWeather, but it won’t be raining all the time.
And, we expect about a half-inch of rain out of this system.
Temps will only be in the low to mid 50s for afternoon highs the next few days.
The normal high is 63.
Feb. 14, 2017 – Land Line Now on Sirius XM 146 Mark Reddig talks to Dr. John McElligott about how to fix and prevent some common back troubles. Many states are working on rules for left-lane use. Terry Scruton talks about those efforts with Keith Goble. And Terry will also find out what’s happening on Capitol Hill from Collin Long of OOIDA’s Washington, D.C., office. Copyright © OOIDA Comments
× A Visual That’s Vital: PennDOT’s Yellow DOT Program
PennDOT is shining the spotlight on a program that could save your life! It’s called the “Yellow DOT Program” which Newswatch 16’s Ryan Leckey spotlighted Monday.
According to PennDOT, “this program assists citizens in the ‘golden hour’ of emergency care following a traffic accident when they may not be able to communicate their needs themselves. Placing a Yellow Dot decal in your vehicle’s rear window alerts first responders to check your glove compartment for vital information to ensure you receive the medical attention you need. ”
To receive a “Yellow DOT,” you can stop into any DMV in our area or many state representatives offices carry them as well. To signup online, head here!
Once you receive a “YELLOW DOT,” you’re encouraged to place it on the back left windshield of your car.
To update your emergency contact information which is synced to your Pennsylvania Driver’s License, head here!
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - The FBI has arrested a 23-year-old man who authorities say attempted to detonate what he believed was an explosives-laden van outside an Oklahoma bank.
Officials say Jerry Drake Varnell of Sayre, Oklahoma, was arrested Saturday in connection with a plot to detonate a vehicle bomb in Oklahoma City.
A federal complaint says the FBI learned in December that Varnell wanted to blow up a building and that an undercover FBI agent posed as someone who could help. Officials say Varnell initially wanted to blow up the Federal Reserve Building in Washington, D.C., with a device similar to one used in the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing.
Varnell is scheduled to appear in federal court Monday afternoon on a charge of attempting to use explosives to destroy a building in interstate commerce.
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How destructive is the ‘Mother of All Bombs’?
The United States dropped the most powerful nonnuclear bomb in its arsenal on what it said was an ISIS cave complex in remote Afghanistan. The bomb — called the GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast — can obliterate everything within a 1,000-yard radius.
Assistant teacher accused of sexually assaulting 5-year-olds
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BRISTOW, Va. (AP) - Police in Virginia say an assistant teacher accused of sexually assaulting several 5-year-olds has been arrested.
A Prince William County police news release says an investigation revealed that 27-year-old Taylor Keith Boykin inappropriately touched a 5-year-old girl on March 26. Boykin is an assistant teacher at Minnieland Academy in Bristow.
News outlets report the child told a parent who notified the center and reported the incident to Child Protective Services. During the investigation, detectives identified three other children who had allegedly been sexually assaulted by Boykin sometime since March 2017.
Boykin was charged with four counts of aggravated sexual battery and other offenses.
It's unclear if he has a lawyer.
Lefty Andrew Albers, who pitched last season for Minnesota, will start Tuesday for the Mariners against Baltimore. Bruce Kluckhohn AP
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Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) has published the results the college lecturer recruitment English 2014 examinations in the official website. The candidates can go to the official website of RPSC and check their results of the English examinations. The Commission has said in the official notification that recruitment process will be done according to the rules and the selection of the candidates as well will be done according to that.Step One: Go to the official website of Rajasthan Public Service Commission,https://rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in/Step Two: Click on the link "15/02/2017 - Result for College Lecturer - 2014 (English)" flashing through news and events section of the right side of the commission site's homepageStep three: Check your results in the next page openClick here for more Jobs News
ASHLAND, Ohio (AP) — Authorities say a vintage, single-engine plane landing at a small Ohio airport for a veterans event veered off a runway and flipped upside down in the grass, leaving two people onboard with minor injuries.
The crash-landing happened Saturday at the Ashland County Airport, roughly 50 miles southwest of Cleveland.
An organizer of the Ashland Veterans Appreciation Day tells the Ashland Times-Gazette that it was fortunate that no one was seriously hurt and that the pilot was able to avoid hitting other aircraft.
The county sheriff’s office investigating the crash-landing says the plane was a restored 1943 model used by the U.S. Navy during World War II.
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Staff Sgt. Sharnese Fiorentino, 375th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, is this week’s Showcase on “ICE.” After her deployment to Afghanistan, Fiorentino returned to the position of Unit Training Manager, running the squadron’s AE Operations Training Program. Fiorentino partnered with non-medical functional managers to learn how to use the Training Business Area program. She then documented processes and posted them on the squadron’s page to guarantee continuity for the squadron and the next UTM. Photo by Airman 1st Class Chad Gorecki
On Saturday, April 15, 2017 at 11:07 p.m., the Corona Police Department and the Corona Fire Department responded to a traffic collision involving a motorcyclist at River Road and Cota Street.
Upon arrival, Corona Fire Paramedics pronounced the motorcyclist deceased. Subsequently, River Road was closed to traffic in both directions between Cota Street and Main Street for an investigation.
Based on witness statements and evidence at the scene, the motorcyclist was traveling east on River Road at an unknown speed. The motorcyclist crossed the intersection at Cota Street when the motorcyclist hit the south curb line and two trees.
The Riverside County Sheriff-Coroner’s Office has not identified the male adult. The Corona Police Department’s Collision Response Team is handling the investigation. At this time, it is unknown if drugs or alcohol were a factor.
Anyone with information about this collision is encouraged to contact Traffic Investigator Clark Eveland at 951-817-5764.
A Chinese dissident who abandoned his tour group while in Taiwan said he will apply for political asylum by Tuesday in hopes of staying on the self-governing island to promote democracy on the mainland. Zhang Xiangzhong said in an interview Monday that he hoped Taiwanese officials would take a "tolerant" view toward his appeal, but acknowledged there were legal hurdles.
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A high-speed police chase stretching more than 30 miles ended with the arrest of a suspected MS-13 gang member.Houston police said the driver, who led officers in a chase from I-10 and Mercury in east Houston to the Texas City area, is accused of kidnapping a 14-year-old girl.The girl was not in the car at the time of the chase because she was found safe a few days ago.Police said this all began just before 8 p.m., with a pursuit on I-10 and Mercury in east Houston.At times, the chase reached speeds of up to 90 miles per hour.The chase ended when the driver ran out of gas along the Gulf Freeway near FM 1765.
WASHINGTON — The Defense Department will allow transgender people to enlist in the military starting Jan. 1, Fox News reported Monday.
The decision goes against a ban on transgender servicemembers announced over the summer by President Donald Trump on Twitter, Last week a federal court ordered the military to accept transgender recruits. The Department of Justice is appealing that decision to a higher court.
Transgender people who want to enlist in the military must still meet a strict and lengthy set of physical, medical and mental conditions to join the armed forces, Fox News reported.
Olimpia's Nestor Camacho (L) fights for the ball with Nacional's Carlos Montiel (C) and Jonathan Santana (R) during an Apertura tournament match on April 7, 2018, at Defensores del Chaco Stadium in Asuncion, Paraguay. EPA-EFE FILE/Andres Cristaldo
Olimpia, which is coming off a 2-1 win over General Diaz, has widened its lead over Nacional in Paraguay's latest Apertura tournament standings.
The win gave Olimpia three points, pushing its point total to 33, while Nacional, which defeated Independiente de Campo Grande 1-0 in the last round of play, has 26 points.
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The FBI says it's investigating the social media presence and motives of the Illinois man suspected in a shooting that injured Rep. Steve Scalise and several others.
The FBI on Wednesday confirmed the gunman's identity as 66-year-old James Hodgkinson of Belleville, Illinois.
Officials say they're investigating Hodgkinson's whereabouts, associates, web postings and "potential motivations."
Authorities are searching his home in Illinois.
The FBI says five people overall were taken to hospitals with gunshot wounds, including the shooter, Scalise, a Capitol Police officer, a congressional staffer and a lobbyist. Another congressman suffered minor injuries. Hodgkinson later died.
Meanwhile, the Capitol Police says one of its officers is in good condition after having been shot in the ankle and another was treated and released with a minor injury.
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Garth Brooks fans were brought to their feet by another big name on the final night of RodeoHouston: former PresidentBush 41 received a standing ovation after he was introduced by announcers during the bareback riding competition.NRG Stadium erupted in applause for the 93-year-old former commander-in-chief.Bush was there to help celebrate the final night of the 2018 Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.On February 27, Garth Brooks opened the rodeo to long lines as more than 75,000 came to watch the country superstar.Once again, a sold-out crowd is at NRG to see him close RodeoHouston on the star-shaped stage.
Kristen Schaal, who plays Carol on THE LAST MAN ON EARTH, interviews herself, Kristen Schaal, who recently directed an episode of the show.
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Moving can be a long and arduous process for anyone, but for one Penticton couple, their long-haul move turned into what they described as quite the “ordeal.”
Global’s Shelby Thom shares their story and speaks with the moving company who says customers also need to do their part.
Ramblewood Garden Club awarded the May Yard of the Month for their work toward overall community beauty to Dr. Rickey and Margaret Lents on Kenneth Drive. Shown above are Nadine Davis, Butterfly Garden Club Chairman, Margaret Lents, member of the Four Seasons Garden Club and Nancy Bahn, Club Yard of the Month Chairman.
LOS ANGELES — Marvel's continuing space opera "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" has yet to hit theatres , but plans are already in the works for the third installment.
On Monday, James Gunn announced on Facebook that he would be returning to write and direct "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3." Gunn also wrote and directed the first and second "Guardians" films.
The franchise stars Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista and features the voices of Bradley Cooper and Vin Diesel.
In his post, Gunn said that "Guardians 3" will come after 2018's "Avengers: Infinity War" and conclude the story of this iteration of Guardians of the Galaxy, helping to launch Marvel's next 10 years.
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"The View" co-hosts discuss Daniels' attorney's comment that the porn actress was threatened with physical harm.
Ireland star Rory Best says Six Nations will separate men from boys
Lock James Ryan, wing Jacob Stockdale and centre Bundee Aki will all make their tournament bow in Paris’s imposing stadium this afternoon.
Best admitted Test match rugby in the vast and colourful ground is always an attack on the senses, from the baying home faithful to the brass bands’ constant chorus.
And the Lions hooker conceded that how the trio of Six Nations debutants handle their Paris initiation could prove pivotal to Ireland’s chances of victory.
“At this stage they probably are a little bit unaware as to the magnitude of the game, to come to the Stade de France, the atmosphere, the microscope you’re under in the Six Nations,” said Best.
“It’s probably going to be a bit of a surprise for them, but they are used to big games, and they performed well in the autumn series.
“Sometimes not knowing what’s coming is a good thing, there’s less for you to fear. The big thing is to play the match and not the occasion.
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Members of the Whitley County Board of Education recognized Accelerated Reader district point winners during their monthly meeting Thursday.
First grader Parker Davis, second grader Micah Jones, fourth grader Chelsea Rein, fifth grader John Croley and sixth grader Kaylee Hamblin are all pictured along with school board members J.E. Jones, Larry Lambdin and Brenda Hill.
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House Agriculture Committee Chairman Mike Conaway, R-Texas, joined at left by Vice Chairman Glenn Thompson, R-Pa., announces the new farm bill, officially known as the 2018 Agriculture and Nutrition Act, at a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, April 12, 2018. The bulk of the bill's spending goes toward funding SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. J. Scott Applewhite AP Photo
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Although a majority of people may recognize her from Desperate Housewives, Cross made a major splash with her five-season stint on Melrose Place, which delivered one of the show's most memorable scenes — when her character, Dr, Kimberly Shaw, revealed her scar after pulling off her wig. "I was doing Twelfth Night at the Old Globe in San Diego at the time they said Kimberly was coming back. I enjoyed doing Melrose but didn't want to give up the play. I decided to do both at the same time. My agent even said, 'Don't do it.' I just said, 'Watch me.' I remember flying up from San Diego to the set in Oxnard, going from Shakespeare to pulling off a wig to show a scar," Cross told The Hollywood Reporter about the big moment. "After that twist, and seeing how people went kooky for it, I realized, 'Oh god, this is real!' I didn't really understand what was going on for a long while until then." As for what she's up to now? Cross, a married mom of two, is back on TV with a starring role in Quantico.
New York magazine is teaming up with Simon & Schuster for a series of books, starting with one about ... New York.
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A WOMAN has been charged with being almost four times the legal alcohol limit while in charge of a car being driven by a learner driver.
The woman, aged in her 50s, allegedly had a blood alcohol concentration of 0.198 when stopped on the New England Highway at 3pm on Thursday.
She was charged as part of Operation Papa Freesia and is due to front Stanthorpe Magistrates Court tomorrow.
NEW HAVEN, Conn. — Two men suspected of a carjacking in Connecticut were killed when the stolen car crashed into a synagogue following a police chase.
New Haven police say the two suspects claimed to have a handgun and took the victim's 2005 Toyota Highlander around 12:15 a.m. Monday. The victim was not injured.
A little more than an hour later an officer spotted the stolen car, called for backup, and began pursuing the suspects.
The stolen car crashed into the Congregation Beth El Keser Synagogue.
British singer Rebecca Ferguson has reportedly been asked to perform at Donald Trump's inauguration, but says she will only do it under one condition: if she's able to perform Billie Holiday's powerful 1939 protest song, "Strange Fruit."
Taking to Twitter earlier today, the 2010 X Factor runner-up posted a link to a longer note, in which is says she would "graciously accept" the invitation so long as she is able to sing the poignant song, which was originally written as a poem by Abel Meeropol to protest racism, particularly the lynchings of African-Americans.
"["Strange Fruit" is] a song that has huge historical importance, a song that was blacklisted in the United States for being too controversial," Ferguson wrote. "[It's] a song that speaks to all the disregarded and down trodden black people in the United States."
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K. Michelle told us last year that she would be parting ways with her famous booty implants in the new year. A few weeks ago, she confirmed that the surgery went well and she was recovering. Then, she posted on the ‘gram just yesterday with photos that showed off a different K. Michelle, and not in terms of her butt, but her nose!
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Story highlights GOP senators have been discussing their options on how to handle Roy Moore
Moore is the Republican candidate for a US Senate seat from Alabama
Washington (CNN) Republican leaders won't commit to giving Roy Moore a seat on any Senate committee if he wins Tuesday's race for the Alabama seat, a highly unusual move showcasing internal tensions between the controversial candidate and his prospective colleagues.
In an interview with CNN, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell would not say if the GOP conference would welcome him into its weekly policy lunches or give him committee assignments.
"That's a good conversation for sometime after tomorrow," McConnell said in the Capitol.
Other top Republicans also punted when asked whether Moore would be named to any committee -- a remarkably unusual move given that most senators tend to serve on four to five panels each.
"None of that has been discussed or decided," said Senate Majority Whip John Cornyn of Texas.
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RICHMOND, Va. — After a white nationalist protest turned violent and deadly in Charlottesville, hundreds back in Richmond attended a Unity Prayer & Reconciliation Rally Sunday night.
The event was at the Reconciliation Statue downtown at 15th & E. Main Street.
Delegate Delores McQuinn organized the event, which included Governor Terry McAuliffe as a speaker.
Hundreds showed up to send prayers and to sing “We Shall Overcome.”
You can hear Gov. McAuliffe’s speech in the video below, or click here to see the whole event.
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PHOENIX (AP) — An Arizona woman has been sentenced to 20 months in federal prison in connection with a bank fraud scheme that involved a former star on the "Property Wars" reality TV show.
Prosecutors say 44-year-old Veronica Castro also was ordered Monday to pay more than $1 million in restitution.
Castro previously pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit bank fraud along with co-defendant Scott Menaged, the former TV program star.
Menaged in December was sentenced to 17 years in prison and ordered to pay more than $33 million in restitution to banks and more than 200 investors.
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Menaged owned and operated furniture stores in the Phoenix metro area. Castro was a longtime employee.
Prosecutors say Castro helped Menaged create fake credit applications and receipts to submit to banks and conceal the fraud.
Milton Public Library CEO/Chief Librarian Leslie Fitch finished up a lengthy and illustrious career with a retirement party last week.
Her time included a major evolution for the local institution, which now includes two branches — with a third on the way.
Succeeding her is Mark Williams.
A pro-life advocate in Belfast, Ireland, holds a plastic doll to protest the push to repeal the country’s ban on abortion. Charles McQuillan Getty Images
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A couple of days ago, Kesha tried to hug Jerry Seinfeld on a red carpet and he was having non of it (video above.) The rejected moment was so monumental that street art has been made in honor of it in Melbourne, Australia. STREET ART PEOPLE. lolololol
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America’s national parks are treasured territory, to say the least. But how much are they worth to see?
Entry fees at some of the most visited parks like Rocky Mountain and Joshua Tree could go up during the 2018 peak season — as high as $70 per family car.
National parks are popular places, with some breaking attendance records in 2016. So what’s behind the proposed increase? And how will higher prices affect attendance?
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Edmonton police said one person was dead after a fire in an apartment on the city’s north side Friday morning.
Edmonton Fire Rescue said crews were called to the building on 128 Avenue and 65 Street at about 8:20 a.m.
Firefighters found a fire in a ninth floor unit, and had it under control within 30 minutes.
Edmonton Fire Rescue told CTV News a male was transported to hospital by paramedics, however, Alberta Health Services said paramedics were called in but a patient was not taken to hospital. The spokesperson said a male was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police said officers were called to the scene, but the death was not considered suspicious.
Meryl Streep is about to take on one of America’s most iconic stories — “Little Women.”
The Oscar winner has been cast as Aunt March in the screen adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s 1868 novel “Little Women,” according to the Los Angeles Times.
The story follows the lives of the four March sisters who are living in Massachusetts during the Civil War. Streep is in good company, Saoirse Ronan, Emma Stone, Florence Pugh and Timothée Chalamet are all reportedly set to star in the film.
Greta Gerwig, who made her much acclaimed directorial debut with “Lady Bird,” has signed on to direct.
There have been numerous film and television adaptations of Louisa May Alcott’s classic over the years. Most recently, a joint BBC and “Masterpiece Theater” production of “Little Women” debuted on PBS in May.
CNN has reached out to Streep for comment.
WASHINGTON—The Trump administration said Friday it is paring back an Obama-era requirement that employer-provided health benefits cover contraception, re-energizing a volatile debate on the role of government and religion in health care.
The new rules, announced by the Health and Human Services Department, immediately grant a sweeping exemption to employers who object to the mandate that employers cover contraception without copayments or other out-of-pocket costs. Employers could now omit coverage of some or all contraceptives...
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Two women were caught on CCTV setting fire to a homeless man's possessions in Portsmouth's main shopping street.
Nicola King, 22 from Waterlooville, handed a lighter to 25-year-old Jerely Evans, of Havant, so she could burn bedding in a shop doorway.
It belonged to homeless man Roy, who they had previously given money so he could buy something to eat, city magistrates were told.
The Clark County coroner’s office has identified a woman who was found dead under a vehicle Tuesday night in the northwest Las Vegas Valley.
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The Clark County coroner’s office has identified a woman who was found dead under a vehicle Tuesday night in the northwest Las Vegas Valley.
Las Vegas resident Rosemarie McKie, 79, was found at about 5:50 p.m. in a desert area near Oso Blanca Road and Skye Canyon Park Drive, the Metropolitan Police Department said.
Police believe the car was running and in reverse when she got out of it and was crushed.
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HARRISONBURG, Va. (AP) — A Virginia man who spent 18 days in transit between jails shackled in the back of a van on a charge that was ultimately dismissed is suing the company that conducted the transfer.
Edward Kovari of Stephens City was arrested in Virginia in September 2016 on charges in Texas alleging he had stolen a car.
According to a federal lawsuit filed Tuesday in Harrisonburg, a private contractor botched Kovari’s transfer from Virginia to Texas. Kovari says he spent 18 days in a van as it crisscrossed the country picking up and depositing inmates at a variety of jails.
The lawsuit alleges that the contractor, Prison Transportation Services, routinely subjects inmates to inordinately long trips to pick up as many inmates as possible.
The company didn’t respond to requests for comment.
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PARIS (AP) — More than 50 world leaders are gathering in Paris for a summit that President Emmanuel Macron hopes will give new momentum to the fight against global warming, despite U.S. President Donald Trump’s rejection of the Paris climate accord.
Some 3,100 security personnel are fanned out around Paris for Tuesday’s event, including extra patrol boats along the Seine River. Macron will accompany the visiting leaders to the summit site on a river island by boat.
Sean Penn, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Elon Musk are among prominent figures joining the world leaders at the summit, which marks the second anniversary of the Paris accord.
Participants are expected to announce billions of dollars’ worth of projects to help poor countries and industries reduce emissions.
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Macron, who’s also using the event to raise his international profile, did not invite Trump.
Surrey police have appealed for witnesses after a gang rammed a black BMW X5 in to a Co-op.
Officers were called to Nork Way in Banstead at around 3am on Thursday after reports of a number of people dressed in black trying to raid the premises.
Morning! You might have heard some 'goings on' in Banstead this morning - some people reversed a BMW into the front of the Co-op.
If you did see or hear anything, we want to know about it - call us on 101.https://t.co/6ZLi1ZqUG2 pic.twitter.com/uakoCbuje5 — Surrey Police (@SurreyPolice) May 31, 2018
The 4×4 was apparently reversed in to the glass shopfront.
Car reversed into store window
It is not clear at this stage if anything was taken, investigators said.
Anyone with any information has been urged to contact police.
Texas A&M baseball isn't the only local team still alive in the postseason. Normangee softball is preparing to play in its first ever state tournament game on Wednesday.
It has been announced by the UIL, the Lady Panthers will take on Woden out of East Texas in the Class 2A state semifinals on Wednesday morning on the campus of Texas. First pitch is at 9 a.m.
Normangee's run to the final four has been super impressive. The biggest and best win though
just came in the regional final against Shiner by a score of 7 to 1. Get this, heading into the season, the Lady Commanches had played in the last 3 state championship games and own 6 titles.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley met with DREAMers and DACA advocates on Friday morning.
The senators heard their stories and provided an update on the fight for DACA in Congress.
The event was held at the Catholic Charities Clark Family Center at 2740 SE Powell Blvd.
NFL sets cap percentages for franchise tags Per a source with knowledge of the situation, the 2017 percentages are as follows:
Quarterback: 12.735 percent.
Defensive end: 10.14 percent.
Receiver: 9.39 percent.
Linebacker: 8.712 percent.
Offensive line: 8.546 percent.
Cornerback: 8.51 percent.
Defensive tackle: 8.016 percent.
Running back: 7.257 percent.
Safety: 6.524 percent.
Tight end: 5.856 percent.
Kicker-punter: 2.895 percent.
The specific amounts of the franchise tenders wont be known until the per-team salary cap has been finalized. If the cap is $165 million, here are the salary-cap numbers:
Quarterback: $21.01 million.
Defensive end: $16.73 million.
Receiver: $15.49 million.
Linebacker: $14.37 million.
Offensive line: $14.1 million.
Cornerback: $14.04 million.
Defensive tackle: $13.22 million.
Running back: $11.9 million.
Safety: $10.76 million.
Tight end: $9.66 million.
Kicker-punter: $4.77 million. more on PFW
Alcohol involved in 17 percent of road deaths during holiday
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is reminding motorists to avoid impaired or distracted driving during the July 4th holiday.
The Democrat says those who plan to drink alcohol during Independence Day celebrations should take public transportation, a cab or designate a sober driver.
White cited Illinois Department of Transportation statistics from the last two Fourth of July holidays. Combined, 17 percent of the traffic deaths during the holiday — six out of 35 — were alcohol-related.
And those driving sober should drive defensively. White says that the rate of alcohol impairment among motorists involved in fatal crashes is 3 ½ times great at night than during that day. That's according to the National Highway Transportation Administration.
Texting while driving is illegal and White says such distractions can be deadly.
Brawn admits F1 cars must lose weight
Ross Brawn has acknowledged that formula one cars must lose weight.
While laptimes are currently impressive, F1 figures including Robert Kubica and Paddy Lowe have said the way the cars have become heavier over the last decade is not positive.
F1 sporting boss Ross Brawn admits: "The weight of the cars will be reduced.
"The heavier the car, the more it wears out the tyres and consumes the fuel," he told Auto Motor und Sport.
"Given the hybrid technology, it's unrealistic to return to 500kg, but where we are at the moment - 733kg - is too much," Brawn admitted. "It's not that different to sports cars."
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"I love New York, and today I'm announcing my candidacy for governor," Nixon said via Twitter.
Pretty soon, a speaker with built-in Google Assistant will be about as headline-worthy as its volume knob. Like it or not, talking to your tech is fast becoming the norm. We’re not quite there yet, though, and there remains something novel about ordering a crap song to be skipped from the other side of the room without reaching for a control. Which brings us to JBL’s Link 500 (£349.99) - the most powerful Google Assistant-enabled speaker on the market, according to its maker. Far-fields mics mean the speaker should have no problems with hearing you over its meaty bass and room-filling stereo sound, while dual 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi gives you a faster connection. Need more noise? You can go multi-room with any speakers that have Chromecast built-in. “Ok Google, make me even more unpopular with the neighbours.”
Just look at us. Everything is backwards. Everything is upside-down. Doctors destroy health, lawyers destroy justice, universities destroy knowledge, governments destroy freedom, the major media destroy information, and religion destroys spirituality.
Murder charges filed in 18-year-old Oklahoma abduction case
VINITA, Okla. (AP) — Authorities in Oklahoma say a 66-year-old man has been charged with the 1999 deaths of a couple and the abduction of two then-teenage girls who remain missing.
District Attorney Matt Ballard said Monday that Ronnie Dean Busick is charged with four counts of first-degree murder, two counts of kidnapping and one count of first-degree arson.
Authorities say Danny and Kathy Freeman of Craig County were shot to death in their mobile home on Dec. 30, 1999. The home was set on fire to cover up the slayings.
Officials say 16-year-old friends Lauria Bible and Ashley Freeman disappeared the same day and were never found. Lauria had spent the night at the Freemans' home.
Ballard says Busick is accused of working with two other men who have since died.
The death of a woman in northern Saskatchewan is being called suspicious by police.
Southend RCMP said they were called to a home in the community on Jan. 1 at around 2:40 a.m. for a report of an injured woman.
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A 44-year-old woman was taken to the health clinic where she died a few hours later.
An autopsy is scheduled to take place on Wednesday in Saskatoon.
Police are not releasing any more details at this time but said there is no risk to public safety.
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Southend is approximately 520 kilometres northeast of Saskatoon.
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Zimbabwe's military and several Zanu-PF heavyweights have reportedly been "caught in farm invasion", and several people have gone missing after a seven-storey building collapsed in Nairobi. The Hague - A former Congolese rebel commander told war crimes judges on Wednesday the "horrific events" he saw during Rwanda's 1994 genocide shaped him to vow to do everything he could to prevent "it happening again".
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Haenyeo women are a small dying community of female divers in Jeju, South Korea. Being the last of their kind with no successors, these women, all 50 years old or older, free dive for shellfish daily in frigid waters, up to 10 meters. The centuries-old way of life will die with this final generation of divers.
Federal officials said Jerry Drake Varnell of Sayre, Oklahoma, was arrested in connection with a plot to detonate a vehicle bomb adjacent to BancFirst in Oklahoma City.
GREELEY, Colo. (AP) — Andre Spight set career highs with 41 points and eight 3-pointers to set Northern Colorado’s single-game scoring mark as the Bears beat Montana State 86-63 on Saturday.
Jalen Sanders scored 12 points with a career-high 17 rebounds, Jonah Radebaugh added 11 points with 10 boards, and the Bears (15-9, 6-5 Big Sky Conference) made 10 3-pointers and shot 51.5 percent from the field.
Northern Colorado led 15-8 after Spight hit his first set of back-to-back 3s, 33-25 after his second set, and 38-34 at halftime behind his 18 points.
Spight hit four 3s in a 16-6 run for a 54-40 Bears’ lead and Northern Colorado led by 21 on Sanders’ free throw with 3:21 to go. Spight scored seven straight points in the final 1:56.
Tyler Hall scored 27 points with five 3-pointers for Montana State (12-12, 5-6), which has lost six of its last seven.
Conor Chaplin talks to Neil Allen following Pompey’s promotion to League One.
The striker is a graduate of the club’s academy and, as such, has seen much of the pain of recent seasons at close quarters.
Conor Chaplin celebrates promotion with team-mate Carl Baker, right. Picture: Joe Pepler
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Two people were arrested after officers said they were shooting heroin in a treehouse on somebody else's property.
COPENHAGEN — After impressing at the World Cup, Iceland goalkeeper Hannes Halldorsson has been sold by Danish team FC Randers to Azerbaijan champion Qarabag.
Iceland exited the tournament at the group stage but Randers’ sporting director Soeren Pedersen says the performance of the 34-year Icelander “hasn’t gone unnoticed.” Halldorsson’s tournament was highlighted by saving a penalty kick from Lionel Messi in a 1-1 draw with Argentina.
Pedersen said Wednesday that the club got “a concrete bid from Qarabag, which we have accepted.” Details of the deal were not released.
Halldorsson, who played 69 games for the team, said “it is time for me to try something else and embark on a new adventure.”
Senate President Steve Sweeney, right, and Assembly Speaker Vincent Prieto have yet to bring any new sick leave reforms to a vote. and Assembly Speaker Vincent Prieto .
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Adam Doucet welcomes the Sunday morning with selections from the old masters of Cajun French music as well as some newer musicians driven by their influences.
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March 31 Huaiji Dengyun Auto-parts Holding Co Ltd:
* Sees net profit for Q1 2017 to be 0 million yuan to 3 million yuan, compared to net loss of the same period in 2016 (4.1 million yuan)
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Supreme Court rejects challenge to Arizona death penalty law
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is rejecting a challenge to Arizona's death penalty law.
The justices on Monday let stand the convictions and death sentences of Abel Daniel Hidalgo. He's in a federal prison in Arizona serving life sentences for two other killings committed on an Indian reservation in Idaho.
Hidalgo says the law doesn't sufficiently narrow eligibility for a death sentence.
Arizona law includes 14 aggravating circumstances that prosecutors can put forward to justify a death sentence. Jurors then deliberate between a sentence of death or life in prison.
The court's four more liberal justices say they would be willing to take up the issue Hidalgo raised but in a different case in which lower courts could more thoroughly explore it first.
MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The search is on for a missing man in Monroe County.
Matthew Palmer, 34, was last seen in the Easthaven neighborhood in Amory.
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Investigators believe he would be walking.
Right now, deputies want Palmer to call the sheriff’s department or his parents to let them know he’s okay.
STOCKHOLM, Feb 15 (Reuters) - A Swedish court of appeal on Wednesday upheld the life imprisonment verdict it gave to a man for genocide during the Rwanda conflict in 1994.
The Svea court of appeal in Stockholm said Claver Berinkindi, a man in his early 60s who sought political asylum in the Nordic country in 2002 and became a citizen 10 years later, was guilty of the murder, attempted murder and kidnapping of several thousand people.
"The court largely agrees with the District court and therefore sentences him to life imprisonment for genocide and gross crime," the court said in a statement.
The court also said Berinkindi should pay damage to victims.
Berinkindi was charged in Sweden in September 2015 and sentenced by Stockholm District court in May last year.
Under Swedish law, courts can try Swedish citizens and other nationals for crimes committed abroad. (Reporting by Johan Sennero; Editing by Hugh Lawson)
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Viral footage has emerged from a May 24 incident in Rzhyschiv, Ukraine, involving a suspected drunk driver not only annoying, but also evading local authorities.
Video recording begins showing the 27-year-old motorist successfully making a turn into a traffic circle while authorities overcorrect and crash into its cemented edge. The woman, after perhaps a few too many rounds at a local bar, is seen driving ‘round and ‘round a roundabout while one officer attempts to subdue.
Workers even move their vehicles to prevent the incessant circling before one officer hops in the wrecked police car and rams into the woman's passenger door. With her way around the roundabout now blocked, the woman finally decides to peel off from the scene.
According to local reports, she was quickly apprehended and taken to a hospital for drug and alcohol testing. Police have yet to release the woman's name or what provoked the taunting chase.
Brett Sutter and Matt Moulson each scored a goal in the third period to help the Ontario Reign get the 3-2 victory over the Bakersfield Condors in an American Hockey League game Saturday at the Rabobank Arena.
After a scoreless first period, the Reign’s Austin Wagner scored a goal 3 minutes, 41 seconds into the second period. He was assisted by T.J. Hensick and Sean Walker, who earned their 19 and 13 assist of the season, respectively.
Although Bakersfield fired back with two goal of their own in the third period, Sutter put the Reign within one with a goal at 10:53 in the third.
With less than two minutes left in the game, Moulson netted one more goal for Ontario to get the victory. Hensick and Sutter assisted.
Reign goalkeeper Cal Petersen made 19 saves.
In this June 29, 2017, shoppers choose clothes at a store in Tokyo's Omotesando shopping district. Japan’s economy gained momentum in the April-June quarter, growing at a hearty 4.0 percent annual pace fueled by stronger consumer spending and corporate capital investment. Shizuo Kambayashi AP Photo
Blackpool youngster Caleb Richards has been named the Checkatrade player of the round following his standout display in the win over Middlesbrough U21s last month.
Making his first competitive start in an unfamiliar right-back position, the 19-year-old made two goal-line clearances and produced a fine cross to set up Blackpool’s opening goal in the 4-1 win at Bloomfield Road.
Richards, who is now on loan at Southport, said: “We performed really well as a team and to be able to make such a contribution personally, on my first competitive start, made the victory even sweeter.
“The Checkatrade Trophy has given me a fantastic opportunity to join the senior team and I’m really happy that I’ve been able to help Blackpool progress through the competition and take one step closer to a Wembley final, which would be massive for this club.”
Blackpool have since defeated Mansfield Town to book their place in the last-16.
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A luncheon, silent auction and raffle will be held at the Mercer Community Building Sunday, March 12th from 11 o’clock in the morning to 2 o’clock in the afternoon.
Funds raised will help Jess and Pat Stark pay for travel and medical expenses related to Pat’s cancer treatments. She plans to travel to Iowa City for six weeks for her treatments.
Pat is a home nurse in Mercer and Harrison counties.
Raffle tickets can be purchased by calling Becky Kirkpatrick at 660-748-4595, Cheri Bryan at 660-953-1442, Debbie Lankford at 660-748-3358, or Jani Ellis at 641-576-2133.
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The military veteran served in the Russian forces in the 1990s in Chechnya before becoming a writer and an outspoken critic of the Kremlin's use of force in Syria, Ukraine and other conflicts.
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A space launch has been scrubbed from a remote launch site in New Zealand after an engine glitch caused engineers to abort the flight.
The command to abort Tuesday came two seconds after the engine of the Rocket Lab Electron rocket fired on its launch pad at Mahia Peninsula on North Island's east coast.
There was no immediate explanation for the launch attempt being called off, although mission control said the problem had been reported as the engine built toward liftoff.
In a tweet, Rocket Lab said the launch of the rocket nicknamed "'Still Testing' (was) scrubbed for the day while team reviews data. Updates on a new attempt to follow."
The 23-meter (75-foot) rocket had three satellites on board for Tuesday's launch, each about the size of a shoebox.
Lars speaks with Brigitte Gabriel, Founder and Chairman for Act for America about Mike Pompeo. Specifically the skills, and experience he can bring to the position of Secretary of State and how it can effect the Iran deal and the Middle East.
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Carson City Health Department's food-service inspections for April 20. All scores are on a 100-point scale, with points deducted depending on the severity of violations:
El Charro Avitia, 4389 S. Carson St., scored 100 points.
Maverik, Inc., 3922 E. Highway 50, 97 points. The employee hand-wash sinks and other surfaces in the food preparation area needed to be cleaned. Garbage storage container lids weren't closed. The floor in the food preparation area was sticky and dirty.
Bamboo Gardens, 4250 Cochise St., Suite 40, 93 points. Eggs were being improperly stored above prepared foods in the walk-in refrigerator, corrected on site. Some food wasn't labeled and dated. Lids to the waste grease barrel and garbage storage container were open. The kitchen ceiling tiles were coated in grease and dust.
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Headline: Lightpath Cycleway open again this evening
The Lightpath Cycleway will reopen later today, now that scheduled maintenance work has been completed.
The Canada Street Bridge is looking bright and refreshed after being given a UV protective coating.
The new coating will help protect it from the elements and make its colour more vibrant.
It follows a similar coating being applied to the rest of the Lightpath earlier this year.
Auckland Highway Manager Brett Gliddon says the shared path is expected to open by 5pm.
“We’re pleased to get Lightpath open again in time for people to use it to get home this evening and thank cyclists and pedestrians for their patience while the path was closed during this work.”
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Mark Dixon concocts an alliteration Hometown Scramble on May 30 while Scot Haney is on vacation.
Harvey Weinstein Has Been Indicted on Rape Charges in New York
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Harvey Weinstein has been indicted on rape and criminal sex act charges in New York City.
Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr. announced the indictment Wednesday. He says it brings the former movie mogul “another step closer to accountability.”
The indictment came hours after Weinstein’s lawyers said he’d decided not to testify before the grand jury. They said there wasn’t enough time to prepare because he learned the specific charges and the accusers’ identities only after turning himself in Friday.
Weinstein’s lawyers also said “political pressure” on the DA made an indictment unavoidable.
They declined to comment further on the indictment.
Weinstein faces rape and criminal sex act charges involving two women in New York. The 66-year-old has consistently denied all allegations of nonconsensual sex.
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Look, there’s no judgement if you still wear UGGs. Honestly, they’re really freakin’ comfortable, and ever since they stopped just focusing on the Frankenstein-looking boot, they’ve gotten pretty okay-looking, and they make sandals and sneakers now. If you’re an UGG fan, head over to Nordstrom Rack and check out all the UGGs on sale, including some pretty comfortable (and utilitarian) boots.
A Moreno Valley man died Tuesday, June 13, after police found him on a sidewalk suffering from several gunshot wounds.
No suspects have been arrested, Riverside County sheriff’s officials said in a Wednesday morning news release.
Deputies got a call at 10:17 p.m. Tuesday that a man was down near Cactus Avenue and Oliver Street, in a residential area on the southeast side of the city.
They found Pliant James McKinney Jr., 29, who was taken to the hospital and died, according to the news release.
The shooting remained under investigation Wednesday morning. Residents reported on social media that a portion of Cactus Avenue was taped off.
The Sheriff’s Department is asking that anyone with information about the shooting contact homicide detectives at 760-393-3528.
This story is developing. Check back for updates.
After a 20-year run, the McDonald's at 2795 Richmond Avenue in New Springville has closed. A spokeswoman for the company explained that the lease was up for the location.
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ORMOND BEACH - In his 85 years, Peter Vanderkas has been a scuba diver and a soldier. In retirement, he entered bodybuilding competitions and "talked" with wolves as a conservation and animal activist.
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Residents in Darwin will begin their clean-up today after the region was ravaged by a Category 2 cyclone yesterday.
Origami's many marvels: Artist Himanshu Agarwal demonstrates the paper folding art
Have you ever made a paper boat, fan or plane? A tipi-tipi tap? Knowingly or unknowingly, we’ve all done origami sometime in our lives. Derived from the Japanese words, Oru and Kami, which literally mean paper folding, origami’s premise is pretty simple: you start with a square or rectangular sheet of paper and transform it, through folding techniques, into a sculpture. It could be a swan, crane, violin, headphones, a fictional character… anything! It is, essentially, a craft that has been developed into an art, says Himanshu Agarwal, a Mumbai-based origami artist. The idea of origami is not restricted to a certain kind of paper, size or technique. Though the use of glue and cuts is often used to make larger and more intricate designs, it is discouraged in modern origami. Agarwal feels that it is more of a test than discouragement. He says, “It’s like a challenge, can you make it (origami) from a single sheet of paper.”
After a successful winter concert, the Harnett area Community Children’s Choir will begin a new season of rehearsals beginning Sunday.
The community choir is open to surrounding area churches as well as any child in grades 3-7 with an interest in music and fellowship.
For questions and details, contact Teresa Aiken at teacheraiken@gmail.com or contact First Baptist Church of Erwin office at 910-8975766.
Parents are invited to stay for the first minutes of rehearsal for a sharing of information and opportunities.
Rehearsal will be Sundays from 4 to 5 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Erwin Choir Room, 300 S. 12th St., Erwin.
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Wenger Includes Giroud’s Scorpion Goal Among His Best Five In Arsenal
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has included Olivier Giroud’s ‘scorpion’ goal in Arsenal’s 2-0 win over Crystal Palace is one of “the top five” strikes of his 21-year reign. Thierry Henry and Dennis Bergkamp goals are among Wenger’s favourites but he said “this will be the Giroud goal”. He added: “Technically it’s not impossible but you…
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BRASILIA (Reuters) - The latest proposal for a tie-up between Boeing Co (BA.N) and Brazilian planemaker Embraer SA (EMBR3.SA) would include the creation of a third company, a government source told Reuters.
Earlier on Friday, Globo TV reported that Embraer had accepted Boeing’s new proposal to form a third company to make passenger planes, and that the new entity would not involve Embraer’s defence division.
Airport Authority Donates Rescue Aircraft To Gulf Shores
On behalf of the Airport Authority, Chairman Vic Roberts recently presented the City of Gulf Shores with keys and ownership of a dry chemical and foam first response ARFF unit for airport use. The vehicle satisfies the requirements necessary to meet commercial air service standards. Scott Fuller, Airport Manager, stated “The City of Gulf Shores Fire Department does a remarkable job providing equipment and trained personnel for airport emergency situations. However, to accommodate commercial air charter service we have had to borrow or lease a dry chemical unit to allow for this type of operation.” Fuller further stated, “by purchasing this unit we eliminate an ongoing challenge in dealing with non-scheduled air charters.”
City of Gulf Shores Fire Chief Hartly Brokenshaw gratefully accepted this important firefighting apparatus. “Receiving the ARFF vehicle was crucial to the safety and support services we provide at Jack Edwards National
Tyler Bacon led Fort Hays State with 38 receptions last season. With graduation of seniors Isaiah Maxi and Bilal Salat, Bacon is set to lead the wide receiver corps again in 2017. The Quapaw, Okla. native is the only senior in a group that returns junior Kenton Ubelaker and sophomores Layne Bieberle and Andrew Jay who all had at least one reception last season.
With the addition of junior college transfers Monterio Burchfield and Harley Hazlett from Garden City CC, Bacon feels wide receiver could be a strength this season.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - T-BULL SA:
* SAID ON FRIDAY THAT ITS Q2 REVENUE WAS 3.7 MILLION ZLOTYS VERSUS 3.5 MILLION ZLOTYS A YEAR AGO
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HONOLULU – The FBI is investigating four Honolulu police officers who are accused of forcing a man to place his mouth on a urinal inside a public restroom.
Honolulu Police Chief Susan Ballard says another officer reported the suspected misconduct after the officers responded to a complaint Sunday of a person trespassing in the restroom.
Ballard says the department referred the case to the FBI on Wednesday following an initial internal investigation.
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All four have been placed on restricted duty. They have not been identified.
According to the department, the officers have between three and 16 years of law enforcement experience.
Ballard says she is “appalled at the behaviour,” and the department will take appropriate action if the allegations are true.
NEW YORK (AP) — Liberty Island has been evacuated because of a climber at the Statue of Liberty.
A person climbed the statue’s base on the Fourth of July shortly after several people were arrested after hanging a banner from the statue’s pedestal calling for abolishing Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
News helicopter video showed the climber sitting Wednesday by the bottom of the statue’s robes, about 100 feet (30 meters) aboveground. Police nearby tried to persuade the climber to descend.
Earlier, National Park Service spokesman Jerry Willis said at least six people were taken into custody for the banner, which read “Abolish I.C.E.,” referring to part of the Department of Homeland Security.
Willis says federal regulations prohibit hanging banners from the monument.
Banner organizing group Rise and Resist says the climber isn’t connected to its demonstration.
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The licensee of KRCB in Rohnert Park, Calif., will receive $72 million from the FCC spectrum auction by moving its signal from UHF to VHF. The station's location between San Francisco and Sacramento was "considered prime real estate by mobile providers," station COO and chief engineer Larry Stratton said in a report that aired on KRCB-FM.
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Adkins plays French, a gym owner who gets so far behind on his bills that he’s forced to take a job as a mob enforcer. He’s paired with veteran goon Sue (Louis Mandylor), who schools him on which of their “appointments” will likely turn violent and which merely involve terrifying unprepared L.A. yuppies into paying what they owe.
Mark Tupper of the Herald & Review joins WAND sports director Gordon Voit for another edition of Tupper's Take!
The guys break down the upcoming matchup with No. 17 Ohio State, and Mark gives a special shout out to one of his favorite Illini.
Paul Suellentrop along with Kelly Lyell of the Fort Collins Coloradoan, break down Wichita State's 82–67 win over the Rams on Saturday.
With the Italian football season almost upon us, Padraig and Dov decided to go head-to-head on FIFA 17 as Juventus and Lazio with the Supercoppa Italiana being played on Sunday evening.
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A tree fell into a Corbett house late Sunday, and a woman was impaled by a branch, authorities said.
The woman, 65, was taken to a hospital. Responders found her alert and conscious inside the house, the local fire department said in a news release. She had a limb in her lower torso, according to the agency.
The house is on East Knieriem Road, according to the Multnomah County Sheriff's office.
The incident came hours before authorities announced a closure of the Historic Columbia River Highway between Larch Mountain Road and Bridal Veil because trees and other debris were blocking the highway.
The 6-mile stretch of highway reopened well before sunrise Monday but is down to one lane in some areas, according to the Oregon Department of Transportation. Workers will resume cleanup efforts later Monday, the agency said.
East winds have downed trees along Corbett Hill Road, as well, the sheriff's office said in a news release.
-- The Oregonian/OregonLive
After spending £149million in the summer to bring in Paul Pogba, Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Eric Bailly and Zlatan Ibrahimovic on a free, Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho is ready to open the cheque book again. Griezmann has been a long-term target but signed a new deal in June keeping him in Spain until 2021.
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The 25-year-old has developed into one of the most sought after attackers in the world since joining from Real Sociedad in 2014. While Niguez has become an asset to Diego Simeone due to his versatility. He was recently capped by Spain and has been tipped to be the next great midfielder for the 2010 World Cup winners.
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March 19 (Reuters) - Canada’s main stock index fell on Monday, led by the materials and energy sectors as oil prices slipped and with investors cautious ahead of a U.S. central bank meeting later this week.
At 9:34 a.m. ET (13:34 GMT), the Toronto Stock Exchange’s S&P/TSX composite index fell 36.64 points, or 0.23 percent, to 15,674.69. (Reporting by Ankur Banerjee in Bengaluru; Editing by Savio D’Souza)
Students at the Auglaize County Educational Service Center gathered for a night of music, food, and celebration at the Wapakoneta Eagles #691 on Thursday evening.
The celebratory banquet marked the end of the “It’s My Turn” program for the high school students. Thirty-two kids took part in the program, which strived to prepare them for their transition into adult life.
Over the course of the night, the students and their families enjoyed a dinner provided by the Wapak Eagles, a ceremony in which every student received a certificate of completion from his or her teacher, followed by an... For more on this story and others pick up a copy of the Wapakoneta Daily News.
Related Coverage 2016 Knoxville Marathon winner training to run two marathons in two weeks
BOSTON (WATE) – Over 30,000 people ran in the Boston Marathon Monday, including the 2017 Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon female winner Gina Rouse.
Rouse ran in the Elite Women’s Start. She came in 30th in her division, 37th for females and 87th overall. Her net time was 02:57:02.
She says she started running marathons six years ago, just after the birth of her first daughter. Now years later, Rouse has three daughters aged six, four, and two years old.
Rouse joined 270 other runners from Tennessee, including country music star Dirks Bentley’s wife Cassidy.
“Marathoning has just been a part of my motherhood,” said Rouse.
She has won the Knoxville Marathon two years in a row.
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Here’s a better idea of how close this home is to Raleigh Fire Station 26 on 3900 block of Barwell Road pic.twitter.com/nAMvyiyqzT — aj janavel (@ajjanavelnews) February 4, 2018
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Fire crews in Raleigh responded to a house fire on Saturday evening.
The fire was reported before 7 p.m. at a home in the 3900 block of Barwell Road in southeast Raleigh.
Crews did not have to travel far to fight the blaze — Raleigh fire station 26 is just across a street from the home.
The fire was so close to the station that the station’s fire crews are the ones who reported the blaze — and a hydrant on the station’s property was used to fight the flames.
At least six fire trucks were on the scene, and Wake County Animal Control also responded.
No one was at home when the fire broke out. There is no word on damage or possible injuries.
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Former Vice President Al Gore and Apple Vice President of Environment, Policy and Social Initiatives Lisa Jackson are teaming up for a climate-focused discussion at Apple’s Union Square store in San Francisco on Wednesday, April 19th. The two will talk about climate optimism, Earth Day initiatives, and more. The event is free, but you need to RSVP to attend. Their discussion starts at 7PM pacific time and odds are it’ll fill up quickly. If you want to attend, head over to Apple’s website and RSVP now.
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The Toledo Area Humane Society said on May 25 the office received a puppy in need of medical attention. (Source Toledo Humane Society)
The Toledo Area Humane Society said on May 25 the office received a puppy in need of medical attention.
A witness told the humane society the puppy was being kicked around by a group of kids in an alley in Toledo.
The humane society said the puppy sustained a broken back, broken ribs and internal injuries.
The puppy passed away.
A $5,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the successful prosecution of the people who did this to the puppy.
Anyone with information about the incident asked to call the the humane society at 419-482-7103.
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WASHINGTON (AP) - President Trump says of VA nominee Ronny Jackson it's 'totally his decision' whether to drop out.
Boston College guard Ky Bowman will return to school for his junior year after deciding to withdraw from the NBA draft.
Bowman is the Atlantic Coast Conference’s top returning scorer, averaging 17.6 points per game last year, when he was an honourable mention for the all-ACC team.
The 6-foot-1 North Carolina native says it was a good experience to go through the evaluation process and still dreams of playing in the NBA.
An ambitious young couple are crowd funding to open the South Island's first cat cafe.
Nate Ball and Alyssa O'Connor are aiming to raise $25,000 for Catnap Cafe, which if successful will double as a cafe and centre for homeless cats.
The pair volunteer at Cat Rescue Christchurch but say they want to help "even more" homeless cats of Christchurch.
With well over $5,000 raised on Kickstarter and climbing quickly, the couple are hoping to provide a unique cafe experience to the people of Christchurch.
"Post-earthquake Christchurch is constantly changing and we want to be part of that change, to be a positive presence in a community that has been through a lot over the last several years," the pair wrote on Facebook.
"The cat area will be a place for people and cats to come together in a fun and cosy environment with comfy couches, bean bags, cat toys, boxes and basically anything awesome we can find/build to keep our cats happy."
Usually, a bully is a down right awful thing — especially when it’s one who’s got his finger just inches away from launching a nuclear war with North Korea, or is so blatantly hypocritical that he can change his position on anything he once railed against in a matter of minutes. But while the orange ruffian in the White House is someone we’d all love to see less of, the Bully coming out of Nashville is one we haven’t seen in too long.
The band released their Feels Like debut to great acclaim in 2015, but we haven’t heard anything new from them since. Until today, that is, as Bully have contributed a new track called “Right” to the Our First 100 Days campaign. (Go figure that such a detestable bully is indirectly responsible for the return of such a great one.) The song is a speaker-splitting thrasher with squealing guitars and thundering drums pounding away under Alicia Bognanno’s screaming vocals. Take a listen below.
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Bath centre Jonathan Joseph is likely to miss England's tour of South Africa in June after being ruled out for the season with a foot injury.
Joseph was forced off in the first half of Bath's 41-6 loss at Saracens on Sunday and left the pitch on crutches.
It was confirmed on Thursday he requires an operation that will rule him out of the remainder of Bath's Premiership campaign, seemingly making it highly unlikely he will be available to face the Springboks in three Tests in June.
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Bath director of rugby Todd Blackadder said: "JJ is going to need surgery to correct his injury. He will then need a lengthy period of time to rehabilitate.
"Our medical team will work closely with him to ensure we get him back on the pitch as soon as possible."
Anthony Watson, Courtney Lawes and Nathan Hughes have already been ruled out for England.
The junior home cooks must create a dish with farm fresh ingredients that are inspired by their families.
Arsenal forward Alex Iwobi has shown his support for the victims of the Grenfell Tower inferno by donating funds to displaced individuals.
Massive fire burnt the tower which is believed to contain 120 flats and house between 400 and 600 people in early hours of Wednesday.
However, the Super Eagles forward took to social media to express his sympathy to the families of the victims and hundreds of people left homeless by the incident.
The fund raising campaign which was launched today is targeted to reach the sum of £1,000,000 to help the families of Grenfell Tower, West London who have been devastated by the incident.
– According to Pro Wrestling Sheet, WWE Superstar Rusev reportedly met with WWE doctors yesterday and has been officially cleared for return. As noted, Rusev had surgery back in March to repair his injured shoulder, still no word what the exact injury was. He also informed Shane McMahon on social media that he would only wrestle on SmackDown Live if he received a title match at Money in the Bank.
We will keep you updated on this developing story.
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MUMBAI The rupee strengthened by 6 paise to 67.37 against the dollar in early trade today at the Interbank Foreign Exchange ahead of GDP data scheduled to be released later today.
Forex dealers said besides selling of the American currency by exporters and banks, weakness in the dollar against other currencies supported the rupee.
Furthermore, expectations of robust GDP growth and a higher opening in the domestic equity market, influenced the rupee uptrend, they added.
Yesterday, the rupee had ended with a solid 43 paise gain against the American currency at 67.43 after traders unwound bullish dollar positions.
Meanwhile, the benchmark BSE Sensex rose by 246.06 points, or 0.70 per cent, at 35,152.17 in the opening trade today.
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This Saturday, August 19, The CNR Sloman School on Wheels Museum will host its family-favourite Thomas Day Children’s Festival in Sloman Park in Clinton.
The event will run from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. and will feature activities and refreshments and hands-on, educational fun for kids of all ages.
Here are some of the ways volunteers can help:
•Assist the children at the bubble, temporary tattoo and craft centers
•Help to serve refreshments,
•Set up the Thomas the Tank train layouts
•Watch the children as they play with the toy trains and other Thomas toy
•Count the number of visitors
•Direct visitors to the different locations
•Clean up at 2 p.m.
Students are invited to complete community service hours. For more information or to sign up as a volunteer, please contact museum curator Carolyn Brophy at (519) 565-2723.
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The Southwest monsoon has covered at least nine of Odisha's 30 districts and was making further advances into some more parts of the state, a senior IMD official said.
Those nine districts were Malkangiri, Koraput, Rayagada, Gajapati, Ganjam, Puri, Khorda, Jagatsinghpur and Kendrapara, IMD regional director, Bhubaneswar, S C Sahu, said.
He said that the Southwest monsoon has also covered some portions of the Nawarangpur, Kalahandi, Kandhamal, Nayagarh, Cuttack, Jajpur, Bhadrak and Baleshwar.
The condition was likely to become favourable for further advance of Southwest monsoon into some more parts of Odisha during 3 to 4 days.
Sahu warned heavy rainfall likely to occur at one or two places over Gajapati, Ganjam and Puri districts by tofay.
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Gibson will defend the cage in Monday's contest with Carolina, Eric Stephens of The Orange County Register reports.
Gibson and his perplexing statline -- a very good .920 save percentage versus a not-so-good 2.96 GAA -- will do battle with a Carolina team that sits 23rd in league scoring with 2.71 goals per game Monday. This could be an intriguing matchup, as the Canes lead the league in shots for per game and Anaheim allows the most -- so it's safe to assume that Gibson will see a lot of rubber. In games that Gibson has seen at least 35 shots, the Pennsylvania native has compiled a 5-3-3 record.
Police say a Regina Scotiabank branch was ram-raided by a man carrying a firearm in the early hours of Monday morning.
The man allegedly smashed through the front doors of the bank with his vehicle, which came to a stop inside the building.
Police say a man carrying a firearm attempted to break into the bank's vault. (Brian Rodgers/CBC)
Police say he got out of the car carrying a firearm and tried to get into the bank's vault.
Having failed to gain access to the vault, police say he went back to his vehicle and drove away.
Officers were called to the bank on 13th Avenue at about 12:40 a.m. CST.
Debris from a car remains strewn at the bank's entrance. (Brian Rodgers/CBC)
They say the man assaulted officers when they stopped the vehicle on the 2100 block of Albert Street.
He has been charged with break and enter, resisting arrest and two counts of assaulting a police officer.
Authorities say an Ohio woman shot her husband multiple times earlier this year and dismembered his body.
Forty-nine-year-old Marcia Eubank has been charged with murder in the death of 54-year-old Howard Eubank. Records don't show an attorney for her.
The Summit County sheriff's office says in a release that deputies went to the couple's home in Coventry Township in suburban Akron on Saturday when the couple's adult son called about possible remains. The deputies found deteriorating remains tentatively identified as those of Howard Eubank. The release says investigators believe Eubank was killed earlier this year in a "domestic-related incident."
Authorities say Marcia Eubank was arrested later Saturday in a store parking lot. A Barberton Municipal Court judge on Monday set bond for her at $1 million.
The Greek Film Archive presents its fifth annual Israeli Film Week, which this year will also travel to Thessaloniki for the first time, running at the John Cassavetes cinema at the port complex from April 20-26, before heading down to the archive in Athens on May 3-7. Featuring a multifaceted selection of films, the mini-festival aims to showcase the variety of genres and subjects being explored by young filmmakers in Israel, while also focusing on the output of Arab-speaking directors who have been making their mark on the cinema scene in recent years. For more details, contact the archive.
Greek Film Archive, 48 Iera Odos & Megalou Alexandrou, Kerameikos,
tel 210.360.9695
Three men found dead in abandoned car in Chicago
CHICAGO (WBBM/ABC News) -- Chicago Police are investigating after the bodies of three men were found inside a car Monday morning.
Police said the bodies of three men in their 20s were found around 7:35 a.m. in an illegally parked vehicle in an alley near 86th and Throop streets.
Fire Department officials said all three males were pronounced dead at the scene.
Police said one body was in the passenger's seat, one was in the back seat, and the third was in the trunk.
Investigators believe the car was abandoned in the alley Sunday night.
Police have not released the names of the victims, but grieving relatives were at the scene all morning. They declined to speak to reporters.
Teen sentenced for shooting near Washington high school
TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — A 16-year-old boy has been sentenced to more than 13 years of incarceration for shooting two teenagers last year near a high school in Graham, Washington.
The News Tribune reports Ronald Ackerson Jr. was sentenced Friday after pleading guilty to first-degree assault and second-degree unlawful gun possession. He was prosecuted as an adult.
The 16-year-old and 17-year-old boys wounded in the December shooting near Graham-Kapowsin High School survived the attacked.
In a statement to the court, Ackerson says he fired at least six shots at a crowd from the passenger seat of a car. Students had gathered to watch a fight off school grounds involving his friend.
Ackerson says he did not intend to cause harm.
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What could be better than hearing one of the world's greatest musicians in a Beethoven piano concerto? Hearing him play two Beethoven piano concertos, as Yefim Bronfman is doing this weekend with the Utah Symphony and conductor Thierry Fischer.
Bronfman achieves a oneness with the piano that is virtually unrivaled, projecting every note — from a delicate pianissimo to a thunderous fortissimo — with uncanny clarity and beauty of line. Under Fischer's direction, the orchestra matched Bronfman's finesse in Beethoven's Piano Concertos Nos. 3 and 4, holding Friday's crowd at rapt attention.
Alban Berg's extraordinary Three Pieces for Orchestra — imagine looking at Mahler in a cracked mirror — completed the program.
SUNDRIDGE — As of 6 p.m. on Monday, March 19, the Ministry of Transportation is announcing roadwork is blocking one lane of Highway 11 southbound at Robins Road East in Sundridge. The lane is blocked until further notice.
More information as it becomes available.
For updates and information on road conditions and traffic delays, including live tweets from OPP and MTO, visit our LIVE: North Bay, Almaguin traffic and road conditions. For up-to-date short- and long-term weather forecasts, visit our weather page. To let us know how your drive is, tweet with #MyAlmaguinDrive or #MyNorthBayDrive.
SOCHI, Russia, April 30 Finland's Valtteri Bottas seized the first Formula One victory of his career at the Russian Grand Prix on Sunday after jumping both Ferraris at the start and then holding his nerve over the tense closing laps.
World championship leader Sebastian Vettel, who had started on pole position alongside Ferrari team mate Kimi Raikkonen, extended his advantage with second place after putting Bottas under huge pressure at the finish.
The German crossed the line a mere 0.6 seconds behind the man who joined Mercedes from Williams in January as replacement for retired 2016 champion Nico Rosberg and was finally a winner after 81 starts.
"Took quite a while, huh?," said the Finn over the radio. "Worth the wait."
Raikkonen was third with Britain's Lewis Hamilton struggling to match the leaders' pace and finishing fourth for Mercedes. (Reporting by Alan Baldwin, editing by Pritha Sarkar)
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A leading fashion designer, who made history at New York Fashion Week by having all her models wear headscarves, has been jailed for 18 years for fraud.
Indonesian designer Anniesa Hasibuan and her husband, Andika Surachman, were found guilty of running a scam through their travel agency, First Travel.
Prosecutors say they were paid over $60m (£45m) to organise mini pilgrimages to Mecca.
But they were accused of embezzling the money and the trips never took place.
Hasibuan has been described as a leader in Islamic fashion, due to her luxurious designs.
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Hasibuan's designs have graced catwalks in New York, London and Cannes
Her works have been shown at fashion events in London, Istanbul and Cannes.
In 2016, she told the BBC her work was "inspired by princesses and queens".
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While Toronto Blue Jays fans enjoyed Jose Bautista's return north of the border, the New York Mets enjoyed the city of Toronto.
Several Mets players and media members took in one Toronto’s attractions, the CN Tower, prior to Wednesday night’s contest against the Blue Jays. Pitchers Jerry Blevins, Tyler Bashlor, Kevin Kaczmarski, and Robert Gsellman were among those to take the trip.
After a crushing 8-6 loss on Tuesday, in which the Mets blew an 5-0 lead, it’s ironic that it was mostly the relievers who took in the sights. One has to wonder whether or not all the players wanted harnesses or were willing to risk disaster to avoid maintaining another lead.
There has not been much to celebrate on the field for the Mets, who are currently tied with the Marlins for last place in the National League East. However, after this week’s series with the Blue Jays concludes the Mets will not hit the road until July 26, so it’s hard to blame the players for going sightseeing while they can.
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THE Singapore Exchange (SGX) suspended trading in YuuZoo Corporation shares on Monday evening - the deadline, under a notice of compliance from the bourse operator, for YuuZoo to disclose its auditors' opinion on certain items in its latest financial statements.
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Marston’s Premium Bars and Restaurants division has agreed to acquire three Pointing Dog pubs for an undisclosed sum. The business will transfer at the beginning of May.
The three Pointing Dog sites in Sheffield, Bakewell and Cheadle will be operated by the Revere Pub Company.
Colin Sadler, MD of Revere said ‘We are delighted to welcome the Pointing Dog teams, and believe the ethos and strength of their retail offer will sit well with our independently spirited business.’
‘We are particularly impressed with the passion and commitment of the Pointing Dog team, and are delighted that the management and staff of the bars and restaurants will be transferring with the business’.
CHICKASHA, Okla. – More than 1,000 pounds of dog food were donated to the City of Chickasha Animal Shelter thanks to Tractor Supply Co. of Chickasha.
The shelter is dedicated to responding to quality of life issues within the City of Chickasha regarding animal welfare. It’s important to the shelter that the animals find their forever homes.
Donations from local businesses and individuals make their mission possible.
“I am overwhelmed by the generosity of this donation and would like to thank Tractor Supply Co., and everyone involved, for their hard work that made this donation possible,” said Lt. Traye Alexander of the Chickasha Police Department.
Any individual or group interested in making a donation to the shelter can contact Animal Control Officers Laycee Graham or Valerie Cates at the shelter at 405-222-6093, or Lt. Traye Alexander at 405-222-6097.
(Reuters) - Tropical storm Gert is expected to strengthen into the second hurricane of the Atlantic season by late Tuesday, the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) said in an advisory on Monday.
The storm is located about 460 miles (735 km) west-southwest of Bermuda, with maximum sustained winds 60 mph (95 km/h).
Swells generated by Gert will begin to affect portions of the coast of North Carolina and Virginia later today, the NHC added.
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Justin Brake facing contempt of court listened to lawyer Geoff Budden put forward argements from the gallery A supreme court judge in Happy Valley-Goose Bay heard arguments Tuesday as to whether the editor of TheIndependent.ca should be held in contempt for breaking a court injunction at the Muskrat Falls site. "There always has been a responsibility of journalists to tell important stories of great public significance and I feel like we've done that in this case," Justin Brake told CBC News after the hearing.
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More Than 91K Au Pairs Get Class Cert. In Wage Suit
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 10:21 PM EST) -- A Colorado federal judge on Friday partially granted class certification to more than 91,000 au pairs alleging that multiple sponsor agencies colluded to set low pay rates, finding that of the proposed classes, only a nationwide one asserting state law claims failed to meet the typicality requirement.
Although U.S. District Judge Christine M. Arguello certified most of the proposed classes and subclasses in the Friday order, she denied class certification for a proposed nationwide class of all au pairs “asserting state law claims against certain defendants,”...
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BOSTON (AP) - Massachusetts gas prices are up by a penny this week, but drivers can expect prices to fall this holiday season.
AAA Northeast found in its weekly survey released Monday that the price of self-serve, regular is averaging $2.49 per gallon.
The average price is three cents above the national average of $2.46. It's 32 cents higher than the price in Massachusetts was a year ago at this time- $2.17 per gallon.
AAA says gas prices are expected to drop as supply strengthens and the demand for gasoline weakens throughout the winter.
AAA found self-serve, regular gasoline selling for as low as $2.31 per gallon and as high as $2.79 in Massachusetts.
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MATTOON, Ill. (WAND) – Two people in Mattoon stand accused of possessing meth when police arrested them.
Both arrests happened Saturday in the 1500 block of Lafayette Ave., when officers say both men had meth on them. Lonnie Sowell, 56, and Joseph May, 36, both had active warrants out for their arrests, with Sowell wanted in Coles County and May wanted in Edgar County.
The arrests happened directly before and after 4 p.m. on that date.
Police did not specify how much meth they believe the men had.
Sowell and May are in the Coles County Jail.
A Facebook posting helped lead to the arrest of a Santa Fe woman in the alleged theft of jewelry from an aunt, according to court records. Joleen Benevidez, 29, was arrested Monday and charged in connection with the burglary in October.
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A 23-year-old man died and his 29-year-old brother was injured in a stabbing over a parking space in Brooklyn late Sunday, authorities say.
Police say the brothers, who have not been identified, got into a fight with two other men around 11:30 p.m. on East 73rd Street in Bergen Beach. The 23-year-old was stabbed in the chest; he died. The older brother was stabbed in the left arm and was last listed in stable condition at a hospital.
The suspects fled the scene in a gray or silver Volkswagen Passat.
A heavy law enforcement presence was at the scene through the night as authorities canvassed the area for evidence.
Anyone with information is asked to call authorities.
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper says he had a good conversation with a top Trump administration official over plans to expand offshore drilling.
Cooper said he talked to Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke about concerns that drilling could cause catastrophic damage to the state’s $3 billion tourism and fishing industries.
The Democratic governor says residents of North Carolina need to make their opposition clear to the federal government.
The plan has bipartisan opposition: Republican South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster met with Zinke on Friday and shared similar concerns.
In January, Zinke announced plans to vastly expand offshore oil drilling from the Atlantic to the Arctic and Pacific oceans. The plan would open 90 percent of the nation’s offshore reserves to development by private companies.
Monday on A Juneau Afternoon, Laury Scandling hosts.
We’ll hear the third episode of the Midnight Oil podcast from Alaska’s Energy Desk – about the Trans Alaska Pipeline and how it shaped the state.
And we’ll talk with the King of Alaskan Seafood.
Amazon sets up hotline for 'Mrs. Maisel' Emmy campaign The Primetime Emmys aren't until September, but the studio hopes to get a head start on the competition.
GANGNEUNG, South Korea (AP) — A pair of smiling North Korean skaters has carried out lifts and death spirals during practices ahead of the Winter Olympics, drawing applause from spectators at Gangneung Ice Arena.
The duo, Ryom Tae Ok and Kim Ju Sik, is the focus of intense media attention as they were the only North Korean athletes who were initially qualified to compete in the Pyeongchang Games before their Olympic committee missed a confirmation deadline.
The International Olympic Committee later allowed 22 North Korean athletes, including Ryom and Kim, to participate in the games in special entries given to the North as it worked out a set of Olympics-related rapprochement deals with South Korea.
After her training Saturday, Ryom told reporters “I feel good.”
Boxer Bowyn Morgan's recent win against Stevie Ferdinandus lifts him to second in the New Zealand pound-for-pound ratings behind WBO world heavyweight champion Joseph Parker.
Morgan now has a fight record of 14 wins and only one loss.
He adds a third belt to his collection of titles.
Morgan now holds the BO Asia Pacific welterweight adding to his NZNBF welterweight and the IBO super welterweight belts.
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The new owner of the so-called Flintstone house in Hillsborough had installed a life-sized statue of Fred Flintstone and other stone-age characters.
Dinosaurs recently have been spotted along Interstate 280 on the Peninsula. They're hanging out by a Hillsborough home known as the "Flintstone house."
A retired media mogul bought the home last May for a reported $2.8 million and is apparently making it even more Flintstone-like, installing 15-foot tall dinosaurs, along with a woolly mammoth and a giraffe.
On the side opposite the interstate and out of view of motorists, the new owner also installed a life-size statue of the one and only Fred Flintstone.
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) _ Minnesota Public Radio News is reassigning a prominent host
after he disclosed his relationship with a Democratic politician.
The St. Paul-based radio station said Friday it was removing Tom Weber from his
weekday morning show soon after learning of his relationship with Rep. Peggy
Flanagan, a candidate for lieutenant governor.
Weber frequently discussed Minnesota politics and hosted well-known politicians during
his program.
It's unclear what role Weber will have. The radio station said in a statement that
Weber would not cover the race for governor, any 2018 election material or public
policy issues.
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Tyler Ryan's Monday morning forecast
Another cold start to the day, with a lot of sunshine. Temps remain cool, reaching only the mid 50’s
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton was in full Santa cam mode at Barringer Academic Center. During his third annual Santa Cam’s Surprise Sleigh, Newton distributed a total of $100,000 in funds, food and gifts for children and families in need at stops at Barringer Academic Center, Silver Mount Emergency Food Pantry, Bethlehem Center and SouthPark mall.
Such is the turbulent story of Dorthy Moxley, 84, and Ethel Skakel Kennedy, 88, whose lives have been tragically linked since the October 1975 fatal bludgeoning of Moxley's 15-year-old daughter, Martha, by Kennedy's nephew, Michael Skakel. Moxley's joy and Kennedy's despair follow Friday's decision by the Connecticut Supreme Court to reinstate Skakel's 2002 murder conviction .
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Palmetto has been reworking its outdoor space
Good news, beer/music/patio enthusiasts:(289 Huger St.) has at last finished construction on its courtyard, which means the Loading Dock Concert Series is soon to be back in action: music to our ears.You should be able to order a cold one again at the beautified brewery come Mon. June 11, but the tasting room is open now and the Loading Dock stage will crank things back up beginning Fri. June 1 with Mojo McGee at 6 p.m.Other acts in the foreseeable future include Tyler Boone on Sat. June 2, Waltzing Matilda on Fri. June 8, Tom Crowley & the Speakers Sat. June 9, Thomas Champagne on Fri. June 15, and Stay Tuned with Liesel Haldane on Fri. June 22.The brewery will also welcome back a steady flow of food trucks, beginning with Cooking Carolina Pit BBQ on Fri. June 1.For further updates, go to palmettobrewing.com
According to Mr Mao, just like many Ugandans especially those born after Museveni captured power in 1986; he does not care whether the president hands over peacefully to his son Muhoozi Keinerugaba or wife Janet Kataha Museveni The Democratic Party President Norbert Mao says Ugandans are so desperate for change that they no longer care to whom President Museveni hands over power peacefully. According to Mr Mao, just like many Ugandans especially those born after Museveni captured power in 1986; he does not care whether the president hands over peacefully to his son Muhoozi Keinerugaba or wife Janet Kataha Museveni.
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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) - A former corrections officer in Tennessee faces an indictment connected to an assault on an inmate.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says Sullivan County Jail Corrections Officer Edward Smith, Jr. faces two charges of assault.
TBI says inmate Hunter Gragg was being disruptive when Smith approached him on Jan. 16.
TBI says surveillance video shows Smith forced Gragg to the ground on two different occasions.
The bureau says Smith, 38, turned himself into authorities Friday and was booked into the jail where he worked.
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Authorities say a 13-year-old boy has fatally shot his 11-year-old brother in suburban Cleveland, and police are describing the shooting as an apparent "premeditated act."
Streetsboro police say officers were called to a home around 9:30 p.m. Monday. The 11-year-old died at a hospital.
Police say the 13-year-old has been charged with aggravated murder in Portage County Juvenile Court. Police say the gun used in the slaying was stolen from his grandfather's home.
Police have not said what prompted the teen to shoot his brother.
Streetsboro is roughly 30 miles (48 kilometers) southeast of downtown Cleveland.
Bedford, MA-based Homology Medicines (Pending:FIXX) is set for its IPO of ~6.7M shares of common stock at $14 - 16.
The company develops genetic medicines based on its proprietary platform that utilizes human hematopoietic stem cell-derived adeno-associated virus vectors (AAVHSCs) to precisely deliver gene therapies or nuclease-free gene editing modalities across a broad range of genetic disorders. The company says its value proposition is precise gene correction at therapeutic levels without the unwanted on- and off-target effects.
Lead candidate is Phase 1/2-stage HMI-102, a gene therapy for phenylketonuria (PKU).
2017 Financials ($M): Operating Expenses: 29.7 (+197.0%); Net Loss: (30.0) (-275.0%); Cash Flow Ops: 6.5 (+176.5%).
March 19 (Reuters) - Mesa Laboratories Inc:
* MESA LABORATORIES INC SAYS DIRECTOR ROBERT DWYER REPORTS OPEN MARKET SALE OF 5,000 SHARES OF COMMON STOCK AT $144.01/SHARE ON MARCH 14 - SEC FILING Source text: (bit.ly/2u0hxR1) Further company coverage:
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Pep Guardiola is interested in Brazilian Under-20 defender Lucas Halter.
The highly-rated centre back turns 18 next month and is already regarded as one of the best young defenders in Brazil.
Halter, called up to the Brazil Under-20’s this week, is already being coveted by Atletico Madrid and Roma.
But Manchester City boss Guardiola could be set to raid the South American market again having already turned both Ederson and another rising star, Gabriel Jesus, into Premier League champions.
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Standing at 6ft 2in, Halter currently plays for Atletico Paranaense and has won plaudits for his composure, his aerial presence and his ability to bring the ball out of defence.
He is the club captain at youth level for Paranaense and has already been involved with their first team squads.
Charges dropped against man in gunfire exchange with wife
ERIE, Pa. (AP) — Prosecutors have dropped charges against a northwestern Pennsylvania man whose lawyer says he acted in self-defense in an exchange of gunfire last year with his wife, who later died.
The Erie Times-News reports that 74-year-old Joe Bush was charged with aggravated assault following the January 2017 gunfire in Erie.
Sixty-one-year-old Ida Bush was also charged but died in April 2017. Her death was eventually ruled a homicide but no homicide charge was filed in the case.
Erie County prosecutors dropped charges against the husband in February and say there are no plans to refile them.
Chief Deputy District Attorney Erin Connelly said in her dismissal motion that the circumstances would have made proving the charges difficult. Joe Bush's lawyer said his client defended himself after his wife fired at him.
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TV dating show Take Me Out is to broadcast a special episode featuring contestants over the age of 50.
Host Paddy McGuinness will be joined by a special line-up of 30 single “golden girls” while three older gentlemen will brave the love lift in the programme airing next week.
A former nun, an ex-girlfriend of Hollywood actor Jason Statham and a lady on the lookout for husband number six will all feature.
Paddy McGuinness (Ian West/PA)
McGuinness said: “Proving that it’s never too late to date, I’ve gathered together 30 fabulous older ladies hoping to match with the silver fox of their dreams. It’s a really heart-warming show and a lot of fun.”
The ITV show is currently celebrating its 10th series and has seen seven couples wed and five babies born since launching.
– Take Me Out Over 50s special will air on ITV on June 9 at 8pm.
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A horrified passenger recorded and shared the video of his New York coach driver watching TV on his smartphone as he’s driving down the freeway…thankfully, the driver was FIRED.
Founder's Day of Giving is this Friday, and NEWS 8 and our parent company Nexstar , is celebrating by lending a helping hand to families in New Haven. We will be rolling up our sleeves to help prepare Camp Farnam in Durham, which opens in just over a week.
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FERGUSON, MO (KPLR) – The issue of the new D.AR.E. vehicle was brought before the Ferguson City Council. Some in the city say the name of the mascot is insensitive to the residents of the city.
D.A.R.E.is the national police program that works with schools and children to prevent drug and alcohol abuse.
The new dare vehicle, is a black Humvee and displays the D.A.R.E. logo and the mascot, Daren the Lion on the vehicle. Some residents say given Ferguson’s recent relationship with police, having a vehicle that looks like a heavy-duty military vehicle as the vehicle that will go into schools and work with children sends the wrong message. Some residents don't oppose the dare program or what it does in schools, but think the city could have put a little more thought into the message they could potentially be sending with the use of the new vehicle.
Collins (ankle) will travel with the Hawks on their upcoming, five-game road trip, Chris Vivlamore of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Collins suffered a left ankle injury during Saturday's loss to Milwaukee, and while the team is yet to officially update his status, it's nonetheless encouraging that he's making the road trip, which begins Tuesday night in Utah. The rookie should be considered questionable for that contest until further notice.
An aerobatic team perform during an air show to mark Pakistan's Independence Day in southern Pakistani port city of Karachi, Aug. 14, 2017. Pakistan on Aug. 14 celebrated its 70th anniversary of the country's independence. (Xinhua/Masroor)
Pakistani people carry a huge flag during a rally marking the 70th anniversary of the country's independence in southwest Pakistan's Quetta, Aug. 14, 2017. (Xinhua/Asad)
An aerobatic team perform during an air show to mark Pakistan's Independence Day in southern Pakistani port city of Karachi, Aug. 14, 2017. Pakistan on Aug. 14 celebrated its 70th anniversary of the country's independence. (Xinhua/Masroor)
Pakistani boys wave national flags during an event marking the 70th anniversary of the country's independence in eastern Pakistan's Lahore, Aug. 14, 2017. (Xinhua/Jamil Ahmed)
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky senior left tackle Cole Mosier has sustained a torn right anterior cruciate ligament that ends his Wildcats career.
The 6-foot-6, 335-pound Mosier will undergo surgery on Thursday after injuring the knee during Saturday's scrimmage. He started 13 of 32 career games for Kentucky, including 10 in 2016. Mosier was among four returning starters on a Wildcats offensive line that blocked for a pair of 1,000-yard rushers last season.
Mosier, who walked on and earned a scholarship as a redshirt freshman, is not eligible for a sixth season. The Walton, Kentucky, native called the injury "a big blow" in a release on Monday but thanked Kentucky coaches for everything they did and providing a scholarship that he called "a dream come true."
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Gov. Rick Snyder is ordering all state government facilities to provide recycling services within a year.
An order signed Friday instructs the Department of Technology, Management and Budget to provide all state departments with information about recycling.
Snyder also announced an initiative called Re:Source, which will promote use of recycled materials, partly by helping businesses connect with companies that buy and sell recycled paper, metal, glass, and plastic.
The initiative will include a public education campaign and a push to update Michigan's solid waste laws to discourage wasteful practices such as building landfills instead of increasing recycling.
It also calls for the state to set an example by boosting recycling opportunities at state parks, rest areas and other sites.
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President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday appointed Professor David R. Syiemlieh as the Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).
Syiemlieh is from Meghalaya, and was a UPSC member.
"The President has appointed Syiemlieh to perform the duties of the post of Chairman, Union Public Service Commission," a statement said here.
The 63-year-old Syiemlieh will assume charge on January 4 and retire on January 21, 2018.
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Police: Suspect in Waffle House shooting stole BMW, eluded police chase days before attack that killed four
Samantha Fagan, owner of Culinary Square, stands in her store on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2016 in Troy, N.Y. Samantha Fagan, owner of Culinary Square, stands in her store on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2016 in Troy, N.Y. Katie Hammon who is 27 and executive director of the Troy Downtown Business Improvement District stands in the lobby of the BID on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2016 in Troy, N.Y. Katie Hammon who is 27 and executive director of the Troy Downtown Business Improvement District stands in the lobby of the BID on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2016 in Troy, N.Y. Samantha Fagan, owner of Culinary Square, stands in her store on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2016 in Troy, N.Y. Samantha Fagan, owner of Culinary Square, stands in her store on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2016 in Troy, N.Y. Samantha Fagan, owner of Culinary Square, stands in her store on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2016 in Troy, N.Y. Samantha Fagan, owner of Culinary ... (more)
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New developments in a holiday theft KCTV5 first reported on last Thursday. Neighbors near 84th Terrace and Robinhood aren't letting a Grinch steal their Christmas spirit.
March 31 Sun Century Group Ltd :
* Manuel Assis Da Silva has been appointed as executive director
* Cheng Mei Ching has resigned as executive director
* Au Chung On John has been appointed as executive director
* Yeung So Lai has resigned as executive director, chief executive officer Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
0:40 Oroville dam break would flood almost 200,000 California residents in 7 hours Pause
0:22 Massive rock comes down hill as work on Highway 50 mudslides continues
1:22 Sacramento area flooding through the years: 1862-2017
0:23 Caltrans crews try to clear mudslide debris along westbound Interstate 80
0:25 Caltrans official explains the challenges faced in cleaning up Interstate 80
2:11 Winter driving tips to navigate Sierra roadways
1:02 Union Pacific train derails into water south of Elk Grove
0:37 Scene from freight train derailment in Elk Grove that sent cars into river
0:31 Powerful message about texting while driving
We departed San Diego on Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner traveling five hours along the coast to the town of Solvang where everything is centered in the Danish tradition - replicating true Danish architecture and customs.
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Action from a very wet AFL Wide Bay Women's Lightning Carnival at Port City Park in Maryborough.
(WBTW) — COLUMBIA, SC — The South Carolina Education Lottery says players who thought they won $500 from a December 2017 game, will not receive their winnings.
Lottery officials announced in a press release Wednesday that anyone who purchased a Holiday Cash Add A Play ticket on December 25, 2017 between 5:51 p.m. until the close of the game at 7:53 p.m. that depicted nine tree symbols will receive a refund for the ticket. Those ticket holders will not receive the winnings because officials say the tickets were “erroneously produced.”
“This decision is required by South Carolina Code Section 59-150-230(C)(3)(a) which provides that prizes arising from a ticket produced or issued in error must not be paid,” the release states.
The Red Sox hope to bounce back after they stumbled out of the gate in the Major League Baseball playoffs.
The Houston Astros beat Boston 8-2 Thursday afternoon in Houston in the first game of the American League Division series. Game 2 starts on Friday at 2 p.m.
Boston Globe sports columnist Dan Shaughnessy joined WBUR's Morning Edition from Houston to discuss.
CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. (AP) — Authorities say a Florida police officer has shot and wounded a teen who had been involved in a drug-related shootout with other people.
Coral Springs Police Sgt. Carla Kmiotek tells The Sun Sentinel that the shooting occurred early Wednesday morning.
Kmiotek says officers responded to reports of gunfire between two cars. She says an officer spotted one of the cars involved in the shooting and chased it. The fleeing car eventually crashed.
Police say officers repeatedly told the driver to get on the ground, but the 17-year-old driver pointed a handgun at one officer, who fired several times and struck the teen once in each leg.
The teen faces several charges, including aggravated assault with a firearm on a law enforcement officer.
The races of the suspect and officer weren’t immediately released.
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Detectives are appealing for information following a spate of burglaries in the Holme and Hunstanton areas last month.
All four incidents happened overnight between July 24 and 26, where entry to the properties was forced.
The burglaries took place on Kings Road in Hunstanton where cash was stolen; Eastgate in Holme where a TV was stolen; Eastgate in Holme where it is not known what has been stolen at this stage; and Bernard Crescent in Hunstanton, where it also not known what has been stolen at this stage.
Anyone with information should call Det Con Sam Harris at Lynn CID on 101.
April 3 Chemours Co
* Chemours Co - on April 3, 2017, co entered into amendment no. 4 to its credit agreement dated May 12, 2015 - SEC filing
* Chemours Co - amendment provides for a new class of term loans, denominated in Euros, in an aggregate principal amount of €400 million
* Chemours Co - proceeds of the new term loans will be used to prepay in full the term loans outstanding under the credit agreement
* Chemours Co - amendment also provides a new class of term loans, denominated in dollars, in an aggregate principal amount of $940 million
* Chemours Co - the new term loans mature on May 12, 2022 which is the same maturity date of the existing term loans
* Chemours Co - no incremental debt was incurred as a result of the amendment
* Chemours - amendment modifies certain provisions of credit agreement, including certain negative covenants to allow further flexibility for Co Source text: (bit.ly/2ov07bw) Further company coverage:
Dec 12(Reuters) - New Huadu Supercenter Co Ltd :
* Says it completes establishment of network technology JV in Fuzhou city, on Dec. 8
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/BzjXPF
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
March 19 (Reuters) - Timken Co:
* TIMKEN SAYS CEO RICHARD KYLE'S FY 2017 TOTAL COMPENSATION WAS $8.6 MILLION VERSUS $6.6 MILLION IN 2016 - SEC FILING Source text: (bit.ly/2G6LIec) Further company coverage:
Feb 2 (Reuters) - KP INKASO WEC SA:
* SETS ISSUE PRICE FOR SERIES A4 SHARES AT 0.50 ZLOTY PER SHARE Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
Winning numbers drawn in 'All or Nothing Evening' game
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "All or Nothing Evening" game were:
02-03-08-10-11-12-13-14-15-19-23-24
(two, three, eight, ten, eleven, twelve, thirteen, fourteen, fifteen, nineteen, twenty-three, twenty-four)
March 30 WISeKey International Holding Ltd :
* On Wednesday WISeKey announced that the respective boards of directors of WISeKey and OpenLimit Holding AG have decided that discussions in relation to a possible merger transaction between WISeKey and OpenLimit as previously announced on July 25, 2016 are not being further pursued
* Current interim financing provided by WISeKey to OpenLimit in a principal amount of 750,000 euros ($806,400.00) will, in accordance with applicable terms of a convertible loan agreement, be converted into OpenLimit Shares issued by OpenLimit out of its existing authorized share capital
* Conversion price will be 0.3736 euro
* WISeKey will thus receive 2,007,494 newly issued fully fungible listed OpenLimit shares representing – post issuance of these new shares – a 8.4 percent stake in OpenLimit on an issued share basis
Source text - bit.ly/2ojC6RD
Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9301 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
With temperatures soaring above 40 degrees Celsius in many parts of Telangana, the IMD has warned of heatwave like conditions to prevail in all the districts of the state on Tuesday and Wednesday. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Mahabubnagar, Khammam and Hyderabad city witnessed heatwave conditions on Monday. “The maximum temperatures are likely to be above normal by 2 to 4 degrees Celsius. The mercury is expected to be above 42 degrees Celsius at isolated places in North Telangana and above 40 degrees Celsius at many places in the state on Tuesday and Wednesday,” an IMD report said.
Mahabubnagar recorded the highest temperature of 44.5 degrees Celsius in the state yesterday, according to the MeT department. Adilabad sizzled at 44 degrees Celsius, followed by Medak (43.3), Hyderabad (43) and Nalgonda (42.6). Khammam and Ramagundam recorded 42.4 degrees Celsius each.
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London, Aug 14 (IANS) Eider Arevalo of Colombia has claimed the men's 20 km race walk title at the IAAF World Championships here.
It was the first gold medal for Colombia at this edition of the World Championships, reports Xinhua news agency.
Arevalo, the former world junior champion, recorded a new national record of 1 hour, 18 minutes and 53 seconds on Sunday night, also improving his previous best by 52 seconds.
Authorised neutral athlete Sergei Shirobokov finished runner-up at two seconds adrift. Brazil's Caio Bonfim ranked third in 1:19:04.
The final stretch saw a fierce struggle for the bronze with Lebogang Shange of South Africa narrowly missing out on a spot on the podium with a time of 1:19:18.
Christopher Linke of Germany (1:19:21) and Australia's Dane Bird-Smith (1:19:28) took the next two positions.
China's Wang Kaihua finished seventh at 1:19:30 beating Alvaro Martin (1:19:41) of Spain by a narrow margin.
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An Air Shadow ceiling fan spins its unusual retractable blades at the Fanimation antique fan museum in Zionsville, Indiana in a video by musician and fan enthusiast Dan “Spiffy” Neuman. Neuman regularly posts about interesting and rare fans on his Facebook page.
I demonstrate the Fanimation Air Shadow, a retractable blade ceiling fan based on the antique Bird Fan. This fan is in the lobby of Fanimation HQ.
A similar Air Shadow model with retractable blades and light fixtures is available on Amazon.
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SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY - Skidmore College celebrates the 10th Anniversary of Ensemble Connect, a graduate fellowship program for the finest young professional classical musicians in the world. Formerly known as Ensemble ACJW, the program was established in 2007 as a graduate fellowship program linking Carnegie Hall with the Juilliard School and the Weill Music Institute.
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1:15 Chiefs DL coach Britt Reid on Nunez-Roches: 'We've kind of just scratched the surface' Pause
2:25 Injured Chiefs Travis Kelce, Chris Jones return to practice
2:14 Chiefs Daily with Terez Paylor: Patrick Mahomes promoted to No. 2 quarterback
3:01 Chiefs coach Andy Reid on turnovers: 'We gotta do better'
1:02 Chiefs' Kareem Hunt on recovery: 'I got a knack for the ball'
1:09 Wide receivers Chris Conley and Albert Wilson on the Chiefs without Maclin
1:04 Chiefs receiver Chris Conley describes his superhero movie 'Volition'
1:00 Where and when to view the Aug. 21 eclipse
1:08 "I'm glad I get to skip school to experience the solar eclipse"
Terry Lee LaFleur, the former auto parts deliveryman with a law degree, is making the claim on Facebook today that he has the signatures needed to be placed on the ballot for the Republican Gubernatorial Nomination for Governor:
If LaFleur is able to be placed on the ballot as he boasts, it will likely up the ante for the fringe candidate who thinks we should have free Universal government health care paid for exclusively by donations, and advocates for a 15% income tax in South Dakota.
(Good luck with those hard left views in the GOP Primary.)
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Matt Barnes almost sounds like a politician…until that weed kicked in.
Also, damn this interview!
Power is back on at the Atlas Tube Centre after an isolated fire in a transformer knocked it out Thursday evening.
Some programs remain affected.
The Lakeshore Canadiens Junior C Hockey game will run as scheduled tonight. All other ice related program are cancelled until Saturday October 7th.
All other programs are cancelled until 12 noon today Friday, October 6th. The walking track will be open at noon.
Individuals who left items behind when evacuated can pick them up today. Individuals with questions regarding events or activities are welcome to contact Lakeshore Recreation Services the Atlas Tube Centre at 519-727-0470 or via email at [email protected]
Bayern Munich is rolling toward a sixth straight Bundesliga title, and its next stop on the procession is at Mainz on Saturday.
Bayern is 16 points clear of second-place Bayer Leverkusen through 20 matches and has won 12 of its last 13 league games, including its last seven.
Mainz, meanwhile, is just three points clear of the relegation playoff in the Bundesliga and has won just two of its last 12 games. In their earlier meeting this season, Bayern rolled to a 4-0 rout in Allianz Arena, and Mainz will be hopeful of a change in fortune.
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MADISON, Miss. (AP) — Authorities say a rollover accident on an interstate left three people hospitalized in Mississippi.
News outlets report Madison police say an SUV driven by 26-year-old Flavio Ivan Garcia swerved to avoid a collision with another car on Interstate 55 and overcorrected, losing control of the vehicle on Sunday. The SUV rolled over four times, landing upside down and trapping the driver and two passengers.
The Madison Fire Department used extrication equipment to remove the passengers.
Garcia was airlifted to a hospital with facial cuts and internal injuries, and underwent emergency surgery. Thirty-year-old Nancy Guerra Garcia was taken to the hospital by ambulance with what appeared to be non-life-threatening injuries. Eight-year-old Breana Arleen Huerta was taken to a children’s hospital with what appeared to be non-life-threatening injuries.
The accident remains under investigation.
On Monday, an emotional Tina Boileau handed out the Jonathan Pitre Award at the Ottawa Senators development camp.
Prospects Brady Tkachuk and Parker Kelly were named co-winners of the award as the hardest-working players.
The Senators just posted a video of the poignant moment:
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Jonathan Pitre, Boileau’s son, died in April, but not before his courageous fight against the pain of epidermolysis bullosa, an excruciatingly painful and debilitating skin disease, captured the attention of the city, the country and large parts of the hockey world.
“I’m honoured,” Boileau said. “The award is bittersweet, no matter what, and seeing the video ahead of time, and then you have to present something … These kids work hard and they deserve this. I know Jonathan would by very proud of each and every one of them.”
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Local news site Sabq reported attackers stole the officer’s vehicle before forcing their way into the military location.
The man was taken to hospital, but later died of his injuries.
One attacker is thought to have been detained wounded, but the other has fled the scene.
There have also been additional injuries, but it is unclear the extent or the number of people affected.
Video footage shows police swarming the guard station in Taif city.
The identity and motivation of the assailants are currently unknown.
Tail city is close to the Hajj pilgrimage site of Mecca, the holiest place in Islam.
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The West Michigan Conference football race is often referred to as “The Battle of the Blues.”
That could be the case again as perennial power Oakridge is the defending league champion and Montague and Ravenna tied for second a year ago. All three have a blue-and-white color scheme and will be joined by North Muskegon, a blue-and-gold team, in the talk title again.
You can’t overlook the red-and-white of Whitehall, a playoff team for three consecutive seasons that will have a say in the league outcome along with Mason County Central, Hart and Shelby.
It figures to be another tough road to grind it out week-to-week in the WMC, viewed as one of the top small-school conferences in the state. There are some key games early that will set the tone for the league race.
I have been watching the 17-minute walkout by thousands of students.
Our Congressional representatives all over the U.S. are being controlled by the NRA and they don’t have the guts to go against this group of people who spend so much money to help keep them in office.
I say to Congress: get yourselves some backbone and do what’s right! I also wonder why the parents and others who are backing the walkout students don’t write to their Congressional representatives and tell them we voted you in and we can vote you out!
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FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — Jerrick Harding scored 29 points and Dusty Baker added 17, including a career-high tying five 3-pointers, to help Weber State beat Northern Arizona 87-55 on Saturday night.
Harding made 5 of 7 from 3-point range and finished 11-of-15 shooting. Ryan Richardson had 16 points and Zach Braxton scored 10 for Weber State (15-7, 8-2 Big Sky Conference). The Wildcats have won five in a row and eight of their last nine.
Harding scored 10 points, including two 3s, during a 19-3 run that made it 23-7 about nine minutes in and Weber State led by double figures the rest of the way. Baker hit a 3-pointer to spark a 16-0 spurt that pushed the lead to 41 points with four minutes to play.
Torry Johnson had 17 points, Karl Harris scored 11 and Corey Brown added 10 for Northern Arizona (4-20, 1-10). The Lumberjacks have lost three in a row and 10 of their last 11.
Weber State hit 13 3-pointers and shot 60 per cent from the field.
Have you ever wondered if freedom of the press actually persisted in Viktor Orbán's ill-famed illiberal democracy? The outlook for independent news outlets is murky, but that makes reading them all the more exciting. Now you can check things out about Hungary for yourself!
This is the English section of Index.hu, Hungary's leading, iconic news website. We translate our most important stories and analyses on a timely basis, to provide non-Hungarian audiences an access to the best of our coverage, as well as an overview of the most important current developments in Hungary.
With the upcoming general elections in Spring 2018 and the current government's peculiar role in the EU amid the migrant crisis, Hungary is expected to remain in the focus of international attention. We believe that our English section can serve as a prime source for in depth understanding of ongoing issues in Hungary.
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CLEVELAND (AP) — A Muslim-American radio host has received a court judgment in his favor in his federal lawsuit against a neo-Nazi website publisher because the defendant never responded to the Ohio case in court.
Dean Obeidallah accused The Daily Stormer's publisher, Andrew Anglin, of falsely labeling him as the "mastermind" behind a deadly bombing at concert in England last year.
Cleveland.com reports neither Anglin nor any attorney for him responded, so the court entered a finding of default Tuesday. Obeidallah's attorneys said they had tried unsuccessfully to reach or locate Anglin or his legal representative through emails, private investigators and notices in a Columbus-area legal publication.
Obeidallah didn't request a specific amount of damages. In that situation, judges typically have a hearing to determine the amount.
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JUSTIN - A school bush crash carrying elementary students leaves seven in the hospital.
This was that scary scene in Justin yesterday -- after a school bus crashed going down FM 407.
According to the school district, 18 students from Northwest Elementary School were on board when the bus crashed. The students taken to the hospital are okay.
The bus driver was treated at the scene, and the rest of the students were taken back to the school. Police are still investigating the cause of the crash.
Marcus has a conversation in a truck but insist he's not sticking around after everything is over.
The Vancouver School Board apologized to students and parents after a local elementary school blocked them from putting up Hanukkah decorations, Global News reports.
Sheila Sontz said her 11-year-old daughter Maya and friends were told Jewish symbols would not be allowed among the school’s holiday decorations because they are religious in nature.
As loyal Repman readers are well aware, the two bete noirs of my professional life are "traveling" on New Jersey Transit and United Airlines, respectively. Not too long ago, NJT was named the nation's worst commuter mass transit system.
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The Woodland Ferry will be closed for part of next week to get ready for the annual U.S. Coast Guard inspection. Extended maintenance and preparation will shut the ferry down from next Tuesday, April 25 until Friday, April 28. The ferry will be closed on Monday, May 1 as well for the inspection. Full operations will resume Tuesday, May 2. Closure signs will be posted.
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Feb. 3 (UPI) -- BBC One says it has renewed its crime drama Death in Paradise for an eighth season.
Ardal O'Hanlon will reprise his role of Detective Jack Mooney on the show, which is filmed on the French-Caribbean island of Guadeloupe.
"We're delighted to be returning to [the fictional setting of] Saint Marie for more fun and intrigue -- as well as some big surprises. It's a joy to work on a show that is so loved by its audience and we can't wait to head back to Guadeloupe and start filming later this year," Tim Key, executive producer of Red Planet Pictures, said in a statement.
"Death in Paradise is a much loved gem in the BBC One schedules and we are so delighted to announce that it will be returning in 2019 for its eighth series," added Tommy Bulfin, BBC executive producer and drama commissioning editor for Northern Ireland.
WEST MICHIGAN- We’ve dealt with a couple of inches of snow this morning, and that caused many of us to have a slower commute to work and school this morning.
Our first round is coming to a close, but another round is poised to develop by this afternoon/evening, and that’s probably going to cause some delays.
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for lakeshore communities, as well as a Winter Weather Advisory for areas inland. These warnings/advisories are in place until early Wednesday morning. Tune to FOX 17 news for the latest, or download our app for updated information.
The Corentyne boat owner who was remanded over two robberies on the sea in 2015 and 2016, was yesterday charged with the murder of a fisherman in the horrific April 27, 2018 piracy attack off of Suriname.
Nakool Manohar, also known as “Fyah”, 39, of Lot 1, Number 43 Village, Corentyne, appeared before Magistrate Rabindranauth Singh at the Springlands court who read a charge that between April 26 and May 3, he murdered Tilaknauth Mohabir, also known as “Kai” or “Kaiman”, who was on fishing vessel “Romina SK 747” in the Corentyne waters.
Manohar, who arrived at court without any handcuffs or shackles, was not required to plead to the charge…..
P.K. Subban has not played in a game since Dec. 15 and has missed Nashville’s last seven contests due to the injury.
Robert L. McKay, who designed the first Taco Bell restaurant and with founder Glenn Bell turned it from a quirky food stand into a fast-food empire, has died. He was 86.
His son, Rob McKay, says McKay died last week from cancer.
Bell opened his first Taco Bell in Downey, California in 1962, selling hard-shell tacos and other Mexican-inspired fast food.
McKay was an architect and designed the Spanish-style arched and tiled building that became the chain's signature look.
McKay eventually became president of Taco Bell, which had some 900 restaurants when it was sold to PepsiCo in 1978.
He went on to finance other businesses that invested in technology, consumer products, real estate and banking.
South Africans have been left fuming over news that sports personality, Marks Maponyane was slapped on the wrist with a R3,000 fine or six months in prison, after being found guilty of assaulting his estranged wife, Sylvia Maponyane.
According to Sunday World, Maponyane was found guilty by the Tembisa Magistrates Court on Friday.
NPA spokesperson Phindi Mjonondwana confirmed the news to the paper.
"He pleaded guilty to assaulting his wife and was found guilty and given a suspended sentence," she said.
Maponyane has become one of the most talked about topics on social media as the public filled Twitter with their opinions.
Many users filled the platform with angry messages about public figures being involved in violent incidents involving women.
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FILE - In this Sept. 2, 2017, file photo, a crew with California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) battles a brushfire on the hillside in Burbank, Calif. If you think this has been a wild and costly year for weather disasters, federal meteorologists say you are right, it’s been record setting. So far this year the United States has had 15 weather disasters that caused at least $1 billion in damages. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu, file)
Time to eat my words. Two years ago, I said the real reason there’s no Jeep pickup is this: A Jeep and a pickup are the same thing. I was wrong. The JL Wrangler Pickup is apparently a sure thing, although I’ll believe the existence of a two-door version when I see it in showrooms.
Let’s assume for a moment that Jeep will start by selling a four-door Wrangler with a 6.5 foot bed, pretty much like all the mules that have been spotted running around. Where will the volume for this vehicle originate? And how much of that volume will there be?
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The World Wildlife Fund’s report that tiger populations had increased around the world for the first time in a century was one of the few positives in 2016, an otherwise dismal year. While there was an increase in tiger mortality with a spike in poaching, the Sunderbans in West Bengal also saw an increase in numbers of the big cats.
What better way to welcome the new year, then, than by looking at the big cats up close and personal in their natural habitat? The tigers slip, slide and run through blankets of white snow, trying to catch the drone that is constantly out of their reach. They never manage to catch it, but watching them in play makes it all worthwhile. For us human viewers, at least, if not the big cats.
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Pakistan had five balls to spare when it beat Zimbabwe by seven wickets on Wednesday and eliminated the African host from the Twenty20 tri-series tournament.
Solomon Mire missed out on a chance to become Zimbabwe's first century-maker in a T20 international as his 94-run knock carried Zimbabwe to 162-4 after captain Hamilton Masakadza lost his first toss in the tri-series and his team was put in to bat.
Opener Fakhar Zaman (47) and Hussain Talat (44) led Pakistan to 163-3 in 19.1 overs against an inexperienced bowling attack as Pakistan registered its second win against Zimbabwe.
It was Zimbabwe's third straight loss.
Australia plays against Pakistan on Thursday before both teams meet in Sunday's final.
Crews are on the scene in Bossier Parish after a gas main was damaged.
According to Bossier Parish Sheriff's Deputy Rod White, it happened three miles north of Highway 160. A crew was working on a water line when they hit the gas main.
No evacuations have been ordered. Hazmat crews are on the scene, working to repair the gas main as quickly as possible
White said traffic traveling south needs to detour using Old Plain Dealing Road. People traveling north should detour using Highway 160.
Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office is on the scene, Louisiana State Police is assisting.
This is a developing story. Stay with KSLA as more details become available.
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EARLY MORNING: A motorbike crashed into a kangaroo this morning.
EARLY MORNING: A motorbike crashed into a kangaroo this morning. Jodie DixonBIT200616WILFLIFE
A MOTORBIKE travelling along Back Windermere Rd collided with a kangaroo in the early hours of this morning.
Two people were transported to Bundaberg Hospital in stable conditions after their motorcycle came into contact with marsupial.
The crashed happened just before 5am.
Another explosion in Austin, Texas has left two people hospitalizedThere have been three similar incidents in March and officials believe all four incidents, that have left two people dead, are connected.Similarities between the bombings have left police considering this may be a hate crime.
Mackey and Judd bet on Byron Buxton, Andrew Wiggins and more. They also discuss if the Warriors and Cavs matchup in the finals is good for the NBA. Mackey and Judd learn stuff they should know about including Nick Saban and the MLB sliding rule.
A group of armed men has robbed a cash-in-transit van that was en route to a social grants pay point in Lephaphane village, Tzaneen, Limpopo police have said.
Lieutenant-Colonel Moatshe Ngoepe said a massive manhunt has been launched for the suspects, who attacked the vehicle along Khujwana and Lephaphane road in Ritavi around 06:00 on Friday morning.
The gang shot at the van several times, he said.
Ngoepe said the men then blew up the vehicle with explosives when it came to a halt.
The men also robbed the security guards of two firearms before they fled the scene with an undisclosed amount of money.
They drove in the direction of Hoedspruit in two BMWs.
"There were no injuries or fatalities resulting from this incident. The suspects in this matter are still unknown," said Ngoepe.
He urged anyone with information to contact Captain Richard Boshomane at 079 894 5501 or go to their nearest police station.
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Gronkowski announced via his Instagram account Tuesday that he'll play in 2018, Zack Cox of NESN.com reports.
After meeting with coach Bill Belichick, Gronkowski committed to suiting up in the fall, ending months of speculation about his status. Whether or not the tight end would return was up in the air due to presumed dissatisfaction with Belichick and a desire for a new deal. Though Gronkowski put any questions about himself to rest with Tuesday's announcement, the Patriots will be waiting with bated breath for Tom Brady to make his own decision for the upcoming season. Assuming the band gets back together, the trio will be aiming for a third Super Bowl appearance in a row, and fourth in five campaigns.
The parents of a two-month-old girl have been charged with murder following her death in Wixams, near Bedford.
Police were called by the East of England Ambulance Service to reports of concern for the welfare of a baby at an address in Wixams, at around 6am on Tuesday, 12 June.
Officers attended and the child, Harper Denton-Eves, was taken to hospital where she died shortly after.
An investigation was subsequently launched by the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit.
Cherinea Denton, 33, and Kevin Eves, 36, have been charged with murder and causing or allowing the death or serious injury to a child.
Both were remanded in custody following an appearance at Luton Magistrates' Court yesterday.
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Capistrano Valley Republican Women, Federated is hosting an event on Wednesday, Feb. 15 at Marbella Country Club featuring guest speaker Ariana Rowlands, President of the College Republicans at UC Irvine. Rowlands will talk about free speech on college campuses. The lecture begins at 9 a.m. Admission is $25 per person and includes a breakfast buffet.
Marbella Country Club is located at 30800 Golf Club Drive in San Juan. For reservations, call Stacy Reynolds at 714.267.5750 or email stacyreynolds@gmail.com.
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While it is nice to have a new year for a fresh start, resolutions can be tricky.
For one, they're usually quite ambitious and supposed to last the whole year and mean the following year you don't have much self-improvement to do. This is very difficult to achieve.
Also, January is the worst time to give up nice food and drink; it's cold and depressing and we are all suffering from post-Christmas and New Year celebration blues.
Hakim Hart knows he’s not done growing as a player, both literally and figuratively.After establishing himself as one of the better players in South Jersey through two seasons at Kingsway High Scho...
Police are asking for the public's help in identifying the gunman responsible for a deadly shooting in Baton Rouge on May 20.
The Baton Rouge Police Department released a surveillance photo of the suspect Wednesday morning.
The deceased victim was identified as Marcus Clay, 45.
Detectives reported the shooting happened on North Harco Drive around 10 p.m.
Sgt. Don Coppola Jr. said Clay was seen in the area suffering from gunshot wounds and he later died at the hospital from his injuries.
Authorities believe the shooting stemmed from an argument.
Investigators believe the suspect in the photograph shot Clay.
Anyone with information about this shooting is urged to call Crime Stoppers at 225-344-7867.
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MILWAUKEE — The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is losing its three top men’s basketball players after coach Pat Baldwin’s first year.
The leading scorers this season, junior guards Brock Stull and Jeremiah Bell and sophomore forward Bryce Nze, have received releases in order to transfer and play elsewhere.
Five scholarship players have left the team in less than a month. Sophomore guards August Haas and Jeremy Johnson left the program in March.
Stull, Bell and Nze say they’re leaving on good terms with Baldwin, but also admit program changes in recent years played a role in their departures. After the university fired coach Rob Jeters, his replacement, LaVall Jordan, left after one season when he was hired at Butler. The Panthers posted a 16-17 season in Baldwin’s inaugural year.
Toronto Blue Jays manager John Gibbons said Tuesday third baseman Josh Donaldson feels good and is expected to start a rehab assignment soon.
Donaldson has been out since April 11 with right shoulder inflammation. The 32-year-old only played in the field six times in the 12 games he's played this season as he's dealt with "dead arm," a persistent feeling of fatigue.
So far this season, Donaldson is hititng .239 with three home runs and nine RBIs.
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On this week’s programme, Tom Comack is joined by former Donegal All – Star forward Tony Boyle and Ulster Herald GAA correspondent Alan Rogers.
Tony and Alan discuss Sunday’s eagerly awaited Ulster SFC semi-final meeting of Donegal and Tyrone and the likely outcome…
Date Filed Monday, October 2, 2017 Case Number 2017EST229059 Date Died August 16, 2013 Hearing ESTATE HEARING Oct 31, 2017 2:00 AM Filing Code COTWOA
Text 2017 EST 229059—Estate of Betty Pannell. Certificate of transfer without administration filed. Set for hearing Oct. 31, 2017 at 2:00 p.m.
Bruin Sports Capital CEO, George Pyne, chats with Yahoo Finance's Seana Smith, Andy Serwer and Dan Roberts about why he has invested in sports streaming.
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VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. - A 62-year-old man was taken into custody in Volusia County after an hours-long standoff that started when he said he planted a bomb, deputies said.
The standoff, which started Tuesday night, prompted an evacuation of nearby homes in a neighborhood along North Worthington Drive in Deltona.
The Volusia County Sheriff's Office said the man claimed to have explosives and left several photos of a cellphone bomb at its District 4 headquarters.
Deputies said after arriving at the man’s house, someone with a backpack was seen slamming the mailbox shut before running into the house.
The bomb squad responded and cleared the mailbox and headquarters, according to deputies.
Deputies said the man refused to come out of his home for several hours, but he was taken into custody early Wednesday morning.
Deputies said the incident might be a mental health issue, but took extra precautions to ensure safety.
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The new game room at the Wildwood Crest Pier Recreation Center has been officially named the "John Pantalone Game Room" by the Borough of Wildwood Crest. Pantalone is joined by Wildwood Crest commissioners Don Cabrera, Carl Groon and Joyce Gould at a ceremony held in his honor on Sat., June 4. The new game room at the Wildwood Crest Pier Recreation Center has been officially named the "John Pantalone Game Room" by the Borough of Wildwood Crest.
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Accused creep Harvey Weinstein is about to be suspended from the board of his company — at the direction of his own kin — after a bombshell exposé claiming the movie mogul is guilty of decades of sexual harassment, according to a new report.
The board — which includes his brother and company co-founder Bob Weinstein — is also considering firing the producer, Variety reports.
Bob Weinstein is among those trying to push his brother out the door, Variety said.
Harvey is already planning a “leave of absence” from the company and believes he can survive the scandal — but insiders told the entertainment news site that he is “delusional” and too disconnected from the Internet to understand the scale of the outrage.
The official announcement about the suspension is due Friday afternoon, according to Variety.
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Police in their crackdowns against anti-social elements have arrested 14 lawbreakers including four kite sellers and two drunkards besides recovering 1330 grams charras, 10 liter liquor, four pistols 30 bore with 11 rounds, 2151 kites and six kite flying string rolls from their possession.
According to police spokesman, Airport police rounded up Zaheer for having 1130 grams charras. Pirwadhai police arrested Arif for carrying 10 liters liquor while Waris Khan police rounded up Mohsin and Waqas who were allegedly under the influence of alcohol.—APP
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No suspects have yet been identified in a hit-and-run last Thursday in West Adams that forced the victim to undergo surgery on her broken leg. Kimberly Cheng reports for the KTLA 5 News at 10 on Feb. 14, 2017.
As if the Pittsburgh Steelers squeaking out a close win over the Baltimore Ravens wasn’t enough, the Steelers official Twitter account gave all of us a huge bonus after the game. They shared this video of injured linebacker Ryan Shazier celebrating the win from his hospital bed in Pittsburgh.
“We got a W today,” Shazier said. I defy anyone not to smile seeing Shazier on video being excited after the win. Shazier has been hospitalized since suffering a serious back injury in last week’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
The Steelers paid tribute to Shazier in multiple ways on Sunday night. One of the highlights was when the team’s rally anthem, Renegade played at Heinz Field the video team showed Shazier on the Jumbotron, bringing the crowd to its feet.
It is truly great to see Shazier in such good spirits. The family has played it very close to the vest in terms of updates but just seeing him was huge for the morale of all of Steeler Nation.
PARIS, April 23 The first indications from polling booths are "not good" for conservative challenger Francois Fillon, French senator and key Fillon supporter Roger Karoutchi told reporters on Sunday.
"If I had a good feeling about it I would not be drinking Coca-Cola but that is what I am drinking now," he said.
"The first indications are not good," he said.
He added that he did not expect Fillon would support either centrist Emmanuel Macron or far-right Marine Le Pen in the second round in two weeks. (Reporting by Sybille de la Hamaide; Writing by Geert De Clercq; Editing Richard Balmforth)
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AUSTIN (KXAN) — If you planned on waking up bright and early for the Deep Eddy Pool opening, you might want to reschedule or look into another local swimming hole.
The pool is currently experiencing a failure with its well system used to fill the pool with water, causing it to fill slower than usual.
The city is still going ahead with the opening celebration, although it will be delayed until the pool is full.
Staff are on-hand to answer any questions or concerns. The Austin Parks and Recreation Department is currently planning a temporary closure in the near future to repair the mechanical issues that have been causing these issues.
Earlier this summer, officials had to close down the shallow end of the pool suddenly after the swimming area became too shallow.
You can find a list of alternative pools here.
Human Race Waco 2017 benefiting Care Net Pregnancy Center of Central Texas will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 29 at Indian Spring Park. A variety of races are available, including a 5K run through Pecan Bottoms at Cameron Park and road and trail races that involve running, biking and kayaking.
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The 15-year-old was arraigned on eight criminal charges. Because of the seriousness of the offense, prosecutors want him tried as an adult. (Source: WOOD/CNN)
The universal background checks passed under Nevada's Question 1 were scheduled to go into effect January 1, but the state's sheriffs are making clear that it's not going to happen. In fact, sheriffs say the December 28 opinion handed down by Nevada Attorney General Adam Paul Laxalt basically renders the checks moot by proving them unenforceable.
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Baku. 5 September. REPORT.AZ/ In January-July 2017, the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan Republic (SOCAR) produced 4 336,9 thsd tons of crude oil.
Report informs referring to SOCAR, 631,5 thousand tons accounted for July.
During reporting period, production in Azerbaijan amounted to 22 499,5 thsd tons of which 3 339 thsd tons accounted for July.
Hawaii volcano Kilauea has been erupting uninterruptedly since May 3, forcing nearly 2,000 people to evacuate their homes to escape the threat of fast-moving lava.
US Geological Survey (USGS) footage shot around one of the most active fissures – a crack in the earth's surface caused by the moving lava – shows the horrifying moment a lava fountain violently spews out from the rift into the air.
The lava can be seen spurting out in long, thin fountains as eerie fog masks the devastating impact of Kilauea's eruption.
The latest bulletin from the USGS said: "Fissure 8 maintained high fountains throughout Tuesday night and into Wednesday morning, with sustained heights exceeding 200 feet and the presence of multiple secondary fountains that reached to 60 feet.
Uber autonomous car crash: A woman has died in Arizona after being struck overnight
The self-driving vehicle, operated by Uber, was in autonomous mode with a human safety driver at the wheel when it struck the woman, according to Tempe police.
In a statement, the force added: "The vehicle was traveling northbound ... when a female walking outside of the crosswalk crossed the road from west to east when she was struck by the Uber vehicle.”
Uber has since announced it has suspended its autonomous vehicle program across the US and Canada.
The woman, who has not yet been publicly identified, was struck overnight between Sunday and Monday in the Phoenix suburb of Tempe.
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Motorists are warned of delays on the A55 eastbound following a collision.
The accident, involving a lorry and a car, happened between the Posthouse and Sainsbury's roundabouts just after 3pm today (Wednesday, May 30).
Police say there were no injuries.
The vehicles have now been cleared but traffic sensors shows delays near Eccleston on the carriageway heading towards the M53.
DARWIN, Australia (AP) — Police say a German couple who disappeared in the Australian Outback were unprepared for the harsh environment and likely died before anyone noticed they were missing.
Northern Territory police launched a search for Gisela and Wilfred Thor on Sunday after a ranger found the couple’s car at Trephina Gorge, a nature park northeast of the Outback town of Alice Springs. The couple had set off for the gorge two days earlier.
Police discovered the body of 76-year-old Wilfred on Monday and his 73-year-old wife the next day.
Police said Wednesday that the couple probably died before anyone realized they were missing.
Sergeant Philip Emmett said the pair strayed from the park’s walking track and were unprepared for the rugged environment and high temperatures.
Employees at the Barren County Sheriff's office are mourning the death of one of their own. A veteran detective that died while on duty.
Detective Rusty Anderson died on Sunday after suffering a heart attack. According to a statement from the sheriff's office, Anderson was assisting fellow deputies with an investigation when it happened.
Anderson began his career nearly 18 years ago with the Glasgow Police Department. In 2005, he started working for the Barren County Sheriff's office. In a Facebook post, the sheriff's office stated that Rusty will be remembered for his genuine character and his bright smile.
Funeral arrangements have not yet been announced. Anderson was 47 years old.
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Jose Gonzalez plays ruminative acoustic music. You can call it indie folk-pop, maybe. His fingerpicking style and hushed approach bring to mind Nick Drake. The Argentinian-Swedish Gonzalez seems to like the EP format, having released around 10 of those, as compared to his three full-length albums.
Gonzalez’s latest (an EP with the Brite Lites) has typical flashes of gentle bossa nova and vaguely West African-style polyrhythmic patterns on the guitar, with the addition of layered vocal harmonies. Gonzalez sings stark truths whose punch is increased by a philosophical bent.
“What’s the point if you hate, die and kill for love?” And on “Afterglow,” he sings “All of this will be gone someday,” over cycling guitar patterns.
Loss and impermanence are recurring themes for Gonzalez, but there’s a warmth and stoic charm to his lovely music. See Jose Gonzalez at College Street Music Hall, 238 College St., New Haven, on Friday, Feb. 9, at 8 p.m. $35 to $40. collegestreetmusichall.com.
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Marriage is paved with all kinds of hurdles, from major stressors to the petty annoyances of everyday life. So when it comes to the small stuff, sometimes it’s better (and easier) to laugh it off rather than let it stew.
Surefire Medical Appoints Szela CEO, Chomas Shifts to CTO
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Mary Szela has been named CEO and president of Denver-based Surefire Medical. Szela’s chief executive experience includes posts at Melinta Therapeutics (NASDAQ: MLNT) and later, Novelion Therapeutics (NASDAQ: NVLN). At Surefire, she succeeds James Chomas, the company’s founder and its chief executive since 2009. Chomas will move to a different role as chief technology and oncology strategy officer. Surefire develops medical devices used to administer cancer drugs.
This man is sentenced to 35 yrs for selling drugs. He serves over 21 yrs, is released, finds a job, new relationship, starts a new life, & now is being sent back for another 10 yrs because the original release was an error. This man has completely rehabilitated himself. So sad https://t.co/msLsMSHGxh
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Newcrest Mining Ltd reported a 22 percent rise in underlying profit for fiscal 2017, but missed forecasts following a minor earthquake that cut production at its flagship mine in Australia.
Australia's largest independent gold miner reported its full-year underlying profit rose to $394 million, but was short of analysts' estimates between $434 million and $485 million.
The suspension of mining activities after a seismic event in April at the Cadia mine - the company's biggest and lowest-cost source of gold - led to a 55 percent fall in gold output at the mine in the June quarter from the previous quarter.
Newcrest set an annual production target of between 2.4 million and 2.7 million ounces of gold in fiscal 2018, after yielding 2.38 million ounces last year from its mines in Australia, Papua New Guinea, Ivory Coast and Indonesia. (Reporting by James Regan and Christina Martin; Editing by Richard Pullin)
Boston Town are looking for their first major league scalp of the season as they travel to leaders Leicester Nirvana today.
The Poachers have played 15 competitive games this season, but only six in the United Counties League Premier Division due to cup commitments.
And of those contests, two of them have already been against the division’s top three.
But despite defeats to Eynesbury Rovers and Newport Pagnell, Gary Frost’s side are now looking to get one over the early pacesetters at Hamilton Park.
Town have recorded wins at Wisbech and ON Chenecks, while earning home draws against Peterborough Northern Star and Deeping Rangers.
Kick off will be at 3pm.
Home Indiana Evansville Felony Suspect Sought After Fleeing From Evansville Police December 11th, 2017 Britney Taylor Evansville, Indiana
Evansville Police are looking for the felony suspect who fled from the Neighborhood Walmart early this morning. Officers were called to the Neighborhood Walmart on North First Avenue just after 1 a.m.
A witness told police they noticed the same vehicle pull in twice in a short amount of time with different people inside.
When officers approached the car, they say 26-year-old Christopher Masterson refused to show them his hands and took off. Police say the pursuit ended after losing sight of Masterson near Uhlhorn.
Shortly after the pursuit, officers found the suspect’s who were inside the vehicle and learned Masterson was the driver and has two active warrants, one of which is a felony warrant.
Masterson has not been located yet.
If you have information about his whereabouts, you are asked to call EPD.
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Eighteen climate scientists from the U.S. and elsewhere hit the jackpot Monday as French President Emmanuel Macron awarded them millions of euros in grants to relocate to France for the rest of Donald Trump’s presidential term
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Ferry loses power, strands passengers
TISBURY, Mass. (AP) — Massachusetts authorities are investigating what led a newly refurbished ferry to lose power, leaving 72 passengers stranded for five hours off the coast of Martha's Vineyard.
The Steamship Authority says the vessel Martha's Vineyard lost power 15 minutes into its 45-minute trip from Vineyard Haven to Woods Hole Saturday night. The authority says the crew was forced to drop anchor around 8:45 p.m., and the ferry was towed to Vineyard Haven at 2 a.m.
The authority issued an apology, and it says passengers were offered hotel accommodations.
The vessel had gone back in service March 7 after an $18.5 million refurbishment that included the installation of three diesel generators.
Steamship Authority General Manager Robert Davis says it's too soon to tell if the power failure was connected to the improvements.
MANILA, Philippines — Simultaneous anti-drug operations in a northern province have left 21 alleged drug offenders dead, police said Tuesday. They called it the highest death toll in a single day since President Rodrigo Duterte launched his 'war on drugs' in July last year.
Senior Superintendent Romeo M. Caramat Jr. said operations in various parts of Bulacan province in the past 24 hours left 21 dead and 64 others arrested. Police said the suspects had offered armed resistance against arresting officers.
Caramat said police seized 21 firearms and more than 100 grams of methamphetamine, more popularly known in the Philippines as shabu, worth 500,000 pesos ($9,800). Cash and assorted drug paraphernalia were also recovered.
Police records show since the crackdown started, 3,264 alleged drug offenders have been killed in gunbattles with law enforcers. More than 2,000 others died in drug-related homicides, including attacks by motorcycle-riding masked gunmen and other assaults.
#Monroe CT– Tonight the Stepney Volunteer Fire Department said goodbye to an old friend, a 1995 Gowans–Knight rescue firetruck that has served Monroe for the last 23 years. The truck will find new action in a volunteer fire department in Pennsylvania. But Stepney volunteers are saying hello to the new Rescue Engine Squad 103.
Watch live: Sentinel-3B launch
The second in the two-satellite Sentinel-3 mission is set for launch from Russia on 25 April at 17:57 GMT (19:57 CEST). Follow the launch via live webstream.
Sentinel-3B will join its twin, Sentinel-3A, in orbit. The pairing of identical satellites provides the best coverage and data delivery for Europe’s Copernicus programme – the largest environmental monitoring programme in the world. The satellites carry the same suite of cutting-edge instruments to measure oceans, land, ice and atmosphere.
The satellite will be taken into orbit on a Rockot launcher from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome in northern Russia.
The live webstream will begin at 17:30 GMT (19:30 CEST) and end at 19:40 GMT (21:40 CEST), and is divided in two parts:
19:30-20:15 CEST Last preparations at Plesetsk, liftoff, and updates from ESA’s mission control in Darmstadt, Germany
20:15-21:10 CEST Break
21:10-21:40 CEST Updates from mission control in Darmstadt on separation and acquisition of signal
A woman carrying a Vietnamese passport was arrested on Wednesday in connection with the assassination of a half-brother of North Korea's leader, Malaysia's police chief said.
Inspector General Khalid Abu Bakar said in a statement she was arrested at Airport.
The victim, killed Monday at the airport, has been identified by rival as Kim Jong-Nam, the estranged half-brother of North Korean supremoKhalid said the arrested woman had a Vietnamese passport in the name of Doan Thi Huong born on May 31, 1988."The suspect was positively identified from the CCTV footage at the airport and was alone at the the time of arrest," Khalid added.
LONDON Swiss-based trading and mining giant Glencore (GLEN.L) has agreed to sell a 51 percent stake in its oil products and logistics business for $775 million to China's HNA Innovation Finance Group Ltd, the company said on Friday.
Reuters earlier exclusively reported that Glencore was in talks to sell a bundle of its global oil storage stakes, following similar moves by rivals as a boom period for storage shows signs of nearing to an end.
Glencore said the deal was expected to close in the second half of 2017 and that the transaction would result in a new company called HG Storage International Ltd with a presence across Europe, Africa and the Americas.
Dutch bank ING was the sell-side adviser to the deal, a spokeswoman for the bank said.
(Reporting By Julia Payne, editing by David Evans)
May 3 Ocwen Financial Corp:
* Ocwen Financial announces preliminary operating results for first quarter 2017
* Q1 GAAP loss per share $0.26
* Q1 revenue fell 2.7 percent to $321.9 million
* Q1 earnings per share view $-0.18 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Delinquencies decreased from 11.2 pct at Dec. 31, 2016 to 10.7 pct at March 31, 2017, primarily driven by loss mitigation efforts
* Recent reviews have not identified past or present systematic issues with foreclosure sale processes
* "One area where we continue to invest is in strengthening our risk and compliance infrastructure"
* Last 4 qtrs of testing in 2016 by independent internal review group confirmed no tested national mortgage settlement metrics were "out of tolerance" Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
HOUSTON - A man is accused of trying to lure a child into a sex act last Saturday at a playground in northwest Harris County, according to law enforcement
Officials with the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office say deputies learned from the 7-year-old child and witnesses that a man approached the boy at the playground and offered him candy in return for joining him at his apartment.
Authorities say Thomas Keck, 40, also showed the boy a photo of a sexual nature on his phone and asked the boy if he would like to perform the act depicted in the photo. The boy said “no” and ran away from Keck, deputies say.
Deputies say they recovered Keck’s phone for analysis.
Keck is charged with enticing a child with the intent to commit felony. He is out of jail on $25,000 bond.
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Imagine a future in which every home has an appliance that pulls all the water the household needs out of the air, even in dry or desert climates, using only the power of the sun.
Satanic suggestions and proposals are evil imagination and most of our presumptions.
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Bergman fired four scoreless innings in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Angels, allowing just one hit and recording three strikeouts.
Just called up from Triple-A Tacoma on Saturday, Bergman worked in both games over the weekend and fired a total of five scoreless frames. The 29-year-old right-hander endured a rough patch with the Rainiers several weeks back, leading to him being placed on waivers. However, he was impressive in a quality start against Nashville last Tuesday and has provided further reason for optimism in his first two outings with the Mariners.
JAKARTA, Indonesia — Indonesia’s anti-graft commission has arrested the governor of conservative Aceh province on suspicion of receiving bribes, an official said Wednesday.
Irwandi Yusuf was among 10 people arrested Tuesday evening in separate locations in Aceh, said Febri Diansyah, spokesman for the Corruption Eradication Commission.
Diansyah said investigators seized about 500 million rupiah ($35,000) in cash. The other nine arrested included a district chief and two assistants to officials.
Yusuf, a former leader of the rebel Free Aceh Movement, known as GAM, was elected governor for a second time in 2017.
Yusuf was flown Wednesday morning to the Indonesian capital and taken to the headquarters of the anti-graft commission for questioning.
Aceh is the only province in Muslim-majority Indonesia governed by Islamic Shariah law.
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JOHANNESBURG, April 12 South Africa's new Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba said on Wednesday treasury is committed to fiscal consolidation plans outlined in the 2017 budget after S&P and Fitch downgraded the country to sub-investment grade.
Speaking to local investors at the Development Bank of South Africa, Gigaba said the Treasury aims to stabilise the government's net debt over the next three years at 50 percent of gross domestic production (GDP).
Last week Fitch downgraded South Africa's foreign and local currency debt to speculative grade, while S&P Global Ratings cut the hard currency borrowing to "junk". Both cited likely changes in economic policy after a cabinet reshuffle. (Reporting by Mfuneko Toyana; Writing by Nqobile Dludla; Editing by James Macharia)
CenterState Banks in Winter Haven, Fla., may be outgrowing its home state.
The $6.8 billion-asset CenterState is finding it increasingly challenging to find suitable bank deals in Florida, John Corbett, the company’s president and CEO, said during a conference call to discuss two new acquisitions.
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An Aldi grocery store may locate along the East Andrew Johnson Highway, in Tusculum along East Andrew Johnson Highway across from Wal-Mart. An Aldi grocery store may locate along the East Andrew Johnson Highway, in Tusculum along East Andrew Johnson Highway across from Wal-Mart.
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MIAMI (AP) — Authorities say a stowaway on a flight from the Dominican Republic to Miami was spotted emerging from the plane’s wheel well and sent back home.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection spokesman Mike Silva said Monday the man was a Dominican national.
Silva said Miami-Dade Police spotted him exiting the wheel well after American Airlines flight 1026 from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, landed Saturday at Miami International Airport.
Police detained the man, whose name wasn’t released. Silva said he was medically cleared, processed as a stowaway by federal authorities and returned to the Dominican Republic.
Silva said local and federal authorities searched the plane and cleared it to resume normal operations.
Airline spokesman Ross Feinstein said the airline was reviewing the incident with Las Americas International Airport officials.
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South Dakota education secretary to step down in July
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota's education secretary is leaving his post this summer to take a school superintendent's job in Wisconsin.
Don Kirkegaard said Tuesday he will step down as secretary of the South Dakota Department of Education in July. Kirkegaard says he has accepted a job as superintendent of schools for the West Bend School District in West Bend, Wisconsin.
Kirkegaard has been South Dakota's secretary of education since December. He says he's had the privilege to serve his entire career in South Dakota public education.
Gov. Dennis Daugaard praised Kirkegaard, saying he accepted the job "knowing it would be for a short time, but his service has been critical."
Deputy Education Secretary Mary Stadick Smith will serve as interim secretary for the remainder of the Daugaard administration, which ends in January.
WASHINGTON (AP) - House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi’s office is dismissing President Donald Trump’s latest claim that she’s an “MS-13 lover” as simply not true.
The Democratic leader’s spokesman pointed to a fact-checker’s report rating Trump’s earlier suggestions that she favors of the gang as “false.” Pelosi declined further comment.
Trump’s most recent characterization of Pelosi came in attacks during a campaign-style rally Tuesday in Tennessee as the White House focuses on illegal immigration ahead of the midterm election.
Pelosi has been critical of Trump’s use of the word “animals” in his talks about illegal immigration, saying the president should respect the worth of every person, but the White House has said the was referring specifically to the gang members.
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Queen Victoria unexpectedly met the man of her late-life dreams at her Golden Jubilee, in 1887. She was long widowed after Prince Albert’s death in 1861 and bored out of...
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Spellcheck is a saving grace for many of us. But what about when you type out a word that is an actual, correctly spelled word—that's just not the right word?
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'Action Boys' Part Six: Beste Freunde Reid and Andrew finally meet again in the year 2355. Catch up on ‘Action Boys’ episodes one, two, three, four and five.
'Action Boys' Part Five: Lord God Reid and Andrew meet Mr. Jesus, who actually would prefer if you called him Lord God. Catch up on ‘Action Boys’ with episodes one, two, three, and four.
'Action Boys' Part Four: Dylan Frasier It’s the end of the line for Reid and Andrew. But first, they have some confessions to make. Catch up on “Action Boys” with episodes one, two and three.
'Action Boys' Part Three: Brandon And Justin In episode three of “Action Boys,” Reid and Andrew’s friendship grows stronger while we get to know Brandon and Justin. Catch up on “Action Boys” with episodes one and two.
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There’s cell phone video out of Georgia of a freight train plowing through a semi truck stuck on the tracks. The train’s okay, but the front third of the truck is demolished. The video was shot by a woman in a nearby car.
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Robert E. Phillips, 73, of Harrodsburg, husband of Patricia Faye Smith Phillips, died Monday, Feb. 13, 2017, at his home.
Born Oct. 4, 1943, in Lincoln Co., he was the son of the late Joe Mack and Mattie Pearl (Hale) Phillips.
He was the retired owner of Rob’s Car Care, an Army veteran of the Vietnam War, and was a member of the Harrodsburg United Methodist Church.
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LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Lisbon’s growing popularity with foreigners is compelling the Portuguese government to adapt a military airport for commercial flights.
The government says it plans to modify the little-used Montijo air base on the south side of the River Tagus because the capital’s sole international airport is nearing its capacity of 22 million passengers a year.
The number of visitors to Lisbon grew by more than 8 percent last year, after a 5 percent increase in 2015.
Officials said Wednesday they hope the new airport will be operational by 2022. The modification work, which requires approval from environmental authorities, is expected to cost up to 400 million euros ($422 million).
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Passengers arriving in Montijo will travel 13 kilometers (8 miles) by ferry or 32 kilometers (20 miles) by road into Lisbon.
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February is Black History Month. Last week, state officials unveiled a new Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission exhibit at the Capitol called, "Trailblazers: Notable African Americans in Pennsylvania History."
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Santony Gadsden, 36, of Heiman Avenue in Fort Myers, was arrested Sunday at Lee Memorial Hospital, where he was taken by ambulance after he was knocked out by a single punch. George Saladino was eating in his car while waiting on friends and saw Gadsden jump out of the bushes at his friends' house on the 14200 block of North Cleveland Avenue, where he was parked, according to the sheriff's office.
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KIGALI, March 31 Shares in I&M Bank Rwanda jumped 11 percent following their market debut on Friday, a boost to the local bourse amid signs of declining interest from investors in frontier markets.
Traders said the stock rose to 100 Rwandan francs ($0.12) after the initial public offering received orders for more than twice as many shares as were on sale.
The government offered 99,030,400 shares in the lender, a 19.81 percent stake, raising 8.9 billion francs ($10.8 million) for the construction of a second airport near the capital.
Davis Gathaara, the managing director of brokerage Baraka Capital, said demand for the stock was likely to continue to exceed supply as investors hang onto their shares.
Only 70,000 shares were traded in two deals immediately after the listing bell rang.
I&M Bank Rwanda becomes the eighth firm to be listed on the market, which has shares valued at about $3.4 billion.
($1 = 824.0400 Rwandan francs) (Reporting by Clement Uwiringiyimana; Editing by Duncan Miriri and Mark Potter)
FILE - In this Feb. 14, 2017, file photo, state Rep. Don Shooter gestures on the floor of the Arizona House in Phoenix, Ariz. Shooter, who was kicked out of the legislature earlier this year because of a lengthy pattern of sexual harassment, is filing petitions to run for state Senate. Bob Christie, File AP Photo
For more than 40 years, Oliver O'Reilly's shoelaces have been coming untied pretty much every day. And for most of those 40 years O'Reilly didn't think too much about it.
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Arctic Monkeys have announced additional dates in support of their upcoming album Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino. Following shows around the world that kick off with two nights at San Diego’s Observatory North Park in May, they are set to return to North America on October 9 with a performance at South Side Ballroom in Dallas, Texas. Other cities on the new itinerary include Houston, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Portland, Vancouver, and more. Check out the full schedule. Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino, Arctic Monkeys’ first album since 2013, is out May 11.
A man was arrested in Worcester after his reckless driving caused a serious car accident injuring a 72-year-old woman. Robert Phelps, 37, of Millbury was arrested and charged with Assault and Battery on a Police Officer, Resisting Arrest, Disorderly Conduct, Disturbing the Peace, Attempt to Disarm a Police Officer, Leaving the Scene of an Accident with Personal Injury, Operating to Endanger, Use of a Motor Vehicle without Authority, and Operating with a Revoked License .
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Nigerian international footballer, Obafemi Martins also known as ‘Obagoal’ who recently moved into his luxurious mansion in Lagos, played host to Nigerian actress, Eniola Badmus who gave the world a view of the masterpiece’s interior.
Eniola Badmus took to her social media page on Snapchat to flaunt the footballer’s multi-million naira mansion.
The house, which is tastefully furnished with state of the art furniture, art and other aesthetics, is also customized with the footballer’s nickname, Obagoal.
See the interior of the footballer’s new crib as shared by the actress.
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Super bowl Sunday, it is this weekend in the US. The Super Bowl is the annual championship game of the National Football League
(NFL). And you call it ‘American football’, though not played with the foot as football (soccer) is. This Sunday the Eagles play the Patriots in Super Bowl LII.
With us to talk about this sport is Nigerian Sports analyst Jerry Musa. Thank you for joining us Jerry. Sunday is the American football, Super Bowl 52 big game.
And as we know the Super Bowl always seem to bring the US to a standstill as millions will be tuned in across the United States. Could you tell us about the big game and what makes Americans so
passionate about the Super bowl?
Amazon is in the final stages of figuring out its strategy to get into the multibillion dollar prescription drug market.
The company will decide before Thanksgiving whether to move into selling prescription drugs online, according to an email from Amazon viewed by CNBC and a source familiar with the situation. If it decides to make that move, it will start expanding its senior team with drug supply chain experts.
Amazon typically spends years researching opportunities before it telegraphs its intentions. The opportunity to sell drugs online is alluring given its market size -- analysts have estimated the U.S. prescription drug market at $560 billion per year. Amazon is well aware of the complexities, say sources familiar with the company's thinking.
Amazon has declined to comment on CNBC's report.
Former Labor Secretary Tom Perez is claiming 180 Democratic National Committee members are supporting his bid for chairman, a number that would put him within striking distance of the 224 votes needed.
Perez announced the haul in an email to DNC members Tuesday afternoon, and the number far surpasses his public list of endorsements. The email included various statements of support from members including Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed and Ohio Democratic Party chairman David Pepper.
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"To win states like Ohio, Democrats must have a leader who can rebuild our party, reach out to our bigtent and refocus our message on creating real economic opportunity for Americans in rural counties, small cities and our urban centers. Tom Perez can do just that," Pepper said in the statement.
Tap takeovers at restaurants and bars across the Twin Cities. Brunch pop-ups and gluten-free dinners. Meet and greets with cider makers, cider-themed trivia night, special cider releases, and live music. What more could you want? The Minnesota Cider Guild presents Minnesota Cider Week 2018 at locations across the Twin Cites from June 2-9; check out the website for a full schedule of parties, tap takeovers, and more.
April 24 (Reuters) - Xinjiang Youhao Group Co Ltd :
* SAYS 2017 NET LOSS WIDENS TO 485.8 MILLION YUAN ($77.05 million) FROM 399.7 MILLION YUAN YEAR AGO
* SAYS SHARE TRADE TO HALT ON APRIL 25 AS IT WILL IMPLEMENT DELISTING RISK WARNING, RESUME ON APRIL 26 Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2K9wRi9; bit.ly/2KaCFYB Further company coverage: ($1 = 6.3050 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
Hospital bosses at the N&N are spending nearly A 4m getting help from PricewaterhouseCoopers as they aim to save A 60m in 2016/17 and 2017/18. Picture: James Bass.
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Shah Rukh, Anushka to shoot at NASA for film ‘Zero’
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan and Anushka Sharma will shoot the last parts of their upcoming film ‘Zero’ in NASA, India media reported.
‘Zero’, Shah Rukh Khan’s upcoming movies is one of the much-awaited films of this year.
According to Indian media, Khan, Anushka along with R Madhavan will be shooting for the film in NASA.
The team is currently shooting for the final schedule of the film in the US, the media reports said.
Salman Khan, late Sridevi, Rani Mukerji, Kajol, Karisma Kapoor, and Alia Bhatt have their special appearances in the film.
Zero is a romantic drama film written by Himanshu Sharma and directed by Aanand L. Rai. The film was jointly produced by Rai and Red Chillies Entertainment's Gauri Khan. It stars Shah Rukh Khan, Katrina Kaif and Anushka Sharma.
It may be noted here that Khan had earlier shot at NASA 'Swades'.
The film is set to release on December 21, 2018.
As noted, Dash Wilder of The Revival suffered a broken jaw at Friday’s WWE NXT live event in Spartanburg, SC. He underwent surgery and will be out of action for around 8 weeks.
Partner Scott Dawson tweeted the following on the setback during tonight’s RAW:
We’re two hard-headed, southern-minded individuals. We will be back and continue to do what we have always done and that’s barrel through every tag team. No matter whether it’s a jaw, a knee, an ankle or an ice cream cart, we are going to go through ya and make sure we get as much money in our bank account as possible.
The respective chips on our shoulders only grows larger. Making money at all costs #MondayNightRevival#RAW#TopGuys pic.twitter.com/epY46DQWg6 — Scott Dawson (@ScottDawsonWWE) April 18, 2017
Dash also took to Twitter during RAW and posted the following on the injury:
The search continues for a pickup truck involved in a hit-and-run in Edmonton on Thursday night. Some area residents say the area it happened in is known to be dangerous for pedestrians. Vinesh Pratap reports.
Janet Jackson Estranged Husband a Hands-On Dad
Janet Jackson's soon-to-be ex-husband, Wissam Al Mana, is a Qatari billionaire who could afford a nanny or 2, but he clearly prefers daddy duty.
Wissam took his and Janet's 3-month-old son, Eissa, to a London park for his bottle and a little fresh air. Gotta say, Wissam looks like a natural.
Wissam and Janet were married in 2012, but split in January, shortly after their baby was born. So far, no divorce papers have been filed, but it looks permanent ... a moving van carted Wissam's stuff away last week.
Looks like they're on track to some civil co-parenting.
A flagger working in a construction area in Tolland was rushed to the hospital after being struck by a car Wednesday morning, according to Tolland fire officials.
The accident occurred in the area of 128 Merrow Road (Route 195) around 1:45 a.m.
Fire officials said the flagger was hit by a car and thrown approximately 25 feet into the air and over a guardrail. LifeStar was requested but then canceled. The victim was taken to the trauma center at Saint Francis Hospital by ambulance. The victim’s condition was not immediately clear.
According to fire officials on scene, the driver did not stop but was pulled over on Interstate 84.
State police are actively investigating.
More information was not immediately available. Check back for updates.
PacWest Pays $1.75M Over Campaign-Treasurer Theft Claims
Law360, San Jose (October 6, 2017, 9:38 PM EDT) -- Pacific Western Bank has paid $1.75 million to resolve federal allegations that a bank it acquired had facilitated an embezzlement scheme by a Democratic operative a prosecutor once described as "the Bernie Madoff of campaign treasurers."
U.S. Attorney Phillip Talbert, who announced the settlement Friday, said Kinde Durkee was able to pilfer funds because First California Bank, which PacWest acquired in 2013, ignored obvious warning signs she was stealing from her lawmaker clients. A former accountant for political campaigns and nonprofit organizations, Durkee stole millions of...
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Australia's most powerful investigative authority has recommended that priests who fail to tell police about suspected child sexual abuse should face criminal charges, even when they learn of abuse through confession.
Australia's Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse recommended in a report on Monday that all states and territories in Australia introduce legislation that would make it a criminal offense for people to fail to report child sexual abuse in an institutional setting. Clergy who find out about sexual abuse during a confidential religious confession would not be exempt from the law.
The royal commission is the nation's highest form of inquiry. It has been investigating since 2013 how churches and other institutions responded to the sexual abuse of children in Australia over the last several decades.
Feb 13 Gigpeak Inc
* IDT to acquire Gigpeak for $3.08 per share
* Deal for approximately $250 million in cash
* Deal for $250 million in cash
* Says boards of directors of both Gigpeak and IDT have unanimously approved terms of merger agreement
* IDT will commence a tender offer to acquire all of issued and outstanding common stock of Gigpeak for $3.08 per share
* Acquisition is structured as an all-cash tender offer for all outstanding issued common stock of Gigpeak followed by a merger
* Gigpeak is expected to be delisted from NYSE market and integrated into IDT thereafter
* Says deal immediately accretive to earnings in first full quarter
* Boards of directors of both Gigpeak and IDT have unanimously approved terms of merger agreement Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Formal - Abigail Hyndman and Spencer Tomkinson at the 2018 St Ursulas College senior formal.
Formal - Abigail Hyndman and Spencer Tomkinson at the 2018 St Ursulas College senior formal.
FROM navy to red, black and even some floral, all of the young ladies looked stunning at Yeppoon's St Ursula Formal.
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Miss Colombia's Instagram fail triggers criticism Miss Colombia Ariadna Gutierrez has congratulated the real Miss Universe — but her actions on Instagram have divided and angered social media. Wednesday on Instagram, she posted a message in...
Miss Colombia offered chance to compete for another crown Miss Colombia was given a chance Tuesday to compete for a crown she can wear, presumably, for more than two minutes. Officials with the 2016 Las Vegas Model Search International...
METAIRIE, La. (AP) - An alligator has been wrangled after crawling out of a storm drain in Louisiana.
WWL reports (http://bit.ly/2pbVXFK) a 7-foot (2.13-meter) alligator emerged from a drain in Jefferson Parish on Monday after heavy rains.
The drain was located behind an elementary school that wasn't holding class because of spring break.
The alligator did move around, but Bucktown resident Hazel Porter described it as mainly "just chilling."
Video obtained by WWL shows a group of Bucktown residents detaining the alligator by lassoing its neck and tying the rope to a nearby pole as the creature thrashes.
Steven Nicholson, a witness, says wildlife professions arrived and taped its mouth shut. The wranglers placed the bound alligator in a pickup truck and planned to relocate it.
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Astronomers get glimpse of dawn of universe 13.6 billion years ago WASHINGTON — After the Big Bang, it was cold and black. And then there was light. Now, for the first time, astronomers have glimpsed that dawn of the universe 13.6...
Everything we knew about the Big Bang could be wrong The Big Bang theory has been the most widely accepted explanation about how our universe all began — but now experts are challenging the theory. Brazilian physicist Juliano Cesar Silva...
This is the furthest back in time we've ever seen WASHINGTON — Astronomers say they have discovered a hot, star-popping galaxy that is far, far away — farther than any previously detected, from a time when the universe was a...
Scientists recreate first spark of life on Earth WASHINGTON — Scientists in a lab used a powerful laser to re-create what might have been the original spark of life on Earth. The researchers zapped clay and a chemical...
The Road to WrestleMania got a little shorter Wednesday as WWE SmackDown LIVE came to the Honda Center in Anaheim.
John Cena, Bray Wyatt, American Alpha and The Ascension showed their stuff along with many other fan favorites.
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FARMINGTON - If you think you’re funny, if people think you’re funny, then you should audition for the Sandy River Players’ evening of comedy called “Comedy Tonight.” The production will be an evening of comic sketches, jokes, stories, and songs all strung together with the concept of an evening with Mr. and Mrs. Whosit and their friends. The Whosit party will take place near the end of March, just when everyone needs some laughs to get rid of winter’s memories.
Auditions will be held on Feb. 7 and 8 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the SRP Playhouse on Starling St. in West Farmington. Auditioners, from teens to adults of all ages, should be prepared to present their own comic performance or read from a script provided by the director, Robin Lisherness. For more details, contact the Sandy River Players online (srptheatre@gmail.com or https://www.facebook.com/SandyRiverPlayers/) or call 684-4483.
$17,000 in cash, jewelry reported stolen in Des Plaines burglary
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Des Plaines police are investigating a residential burglary over the weekend in which the homeowner reported that more than $8,000 in jewelry and another $9,000 in cash was stolen.
The break-in occurred between 5:30 p.m. and 7:08 p.m. Saturday on the 700 block of Madelyn Drive, according to a police report. The report stats that an offender or offenders forced entry through the front door then ransacked a first-floor bedroom and office and a second-floor bedroom.
Among the items reported missing were three gold chains, valued at between $1,280 and $2,150 each, and three gold bracelets, valued at between $900 and $1,100 each.
Burglars also stole two envelopes containing $9,000 cash in $100 bills, reports state.
The young Lady Hornets continue to improve as they head for the District Tournament in Lathrop next week.
Last Friday night Penney traveled to Faucett where they came so close to upsetting the Mid Buchanan Lady Dragons. Hamilton held a 15-11 lead at the end of the first quarter, and 27-21 at the half. Although the Lady Dragons managed to hold a slim 45-44 lead heading into the final period, Penney would regain the lead, 47-45 with 6:50 remaining in the game. The Lady Hornets battled to the final buzzer, but fell 53-49 to Mid Buch in the KCI contest.
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In a shootout that runs counter to everything we’re used to seeing in this rivalry, Pittsburgh paid tribute to Ryan Shazier by clinching their third AFC North title in four years not with defense, but with Ben Roethlisberger’s NFL-record third 500-yard passing game and Chris Boswell’s fourth go-ahead field goal in the last minute of the 4th quarter in as many tries this season. The Steelers’ Killer B’s are most definitely on the swarm.
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A wind advisory has been issued for all of north Georgia from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. Tuesday.
Metro Atlanta
As cold air moves into the region, you can expect a northwest wind from 15-25 mph with gusts up to 30 mph in metro Atlanta.
Mountains
In the higher elevations of the north Georgia mountains, wind gusts up to 40 mph are possible!
What does it mean?
A wind advisory is issued when we're expecting a sustained wind of at least 20 mph, or wind gusts of at least 35 mph. Winds this strong could make it difficult to drive.
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Oh, Simone Biles. Did you forget that Ellen DeGeneres is the queen of scaring her guests on her daytime talk show (see below)?
I know if I was a guest on Ellen, I’d spend my entire interview looking over my shoulder, although that might be tough because you want to look good and not like you’re freaking out while appearing on a talk show.
Anyway, the point of this is the gold medal-winning Olympian appeared on the show and discussed a few topics, including an upcoming trip to Las Vegas, her new Olympic rings tattoo, and a recent first date she had.
Then, DeGeneres mentioned Biles’ Dancing with the Stars partner Sasha Farber and said he’s a prankster. When Biles said he hasn’t pranked her yet, out popped Farber from a nearby hollowed-out table to scare her.
The ball is in your court, Simone. Good luck getting him back.
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ROCK ISLAND, Illinois- Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner stopped by Jordan Catholic School in Rock Island on Feb. 2, 2018. to tout a program that is helping to fund private schools in the state.
The program is called "Invest in kids" and offers a tax credit to people who donate to private schools in Illinois.
According to a press release, the program had already raised more than $45 million in donations at the start of February.
"I want to invest and have better public schools in America," said Rauner. "But, I want to make sure that we also have charter public schools, and parochial schools, Catholic schools, religious schools and home schooling, too."
Rauner says he wants to make sure that the state is supporting every type of education so that parents can choose what is best for their child.
Nearly 400 students attend Jordan Catholic School.
The Governor hopes enrollment will increase at the school with the new scholarship fund.
The final moments of pedestrians mown down by terrorists in the London Bridge attack have been revealed at the inquests into their deaths. A white van ploughed into people on the bridge before three killers carried out a frenzied knife attack in Borough Market, leaving eight dead and dozens injured.
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Samson Siasia and Winfried Schafer are top of an eight-man short-list for the vacant Rwanda coach post.
Schafer led Cameroon to the 2002 Africa Cup of Nations title, while former Nigeria coach Siasia guided his country to Olympic football bronze last year.
Belgian Paul Put, who took Burkina Faso to the 2013 Nations Cup final, and Georges Leekens, who quit as Algeria coach last month, are also on the list.
The Rwandan Football Federation cut its choices down from 52 applicants. Also making the interview stage are four European coaches who have managed in Africa: Portuguese Jose Rui Lopes Aguas, Swiss Raoul Savoy, Englishman Peter James Butler and German Antoine Hey.
Rwanda have been without a permanent coach since Northern Irishman Jonny McKinstry was sacked in August last year.
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Kate Upton slipped into a schoolgirl getup to sing Britney Spears’ 1998 debut hit single “…Baby One More Time” on Spike’s “Lip Sync Battle.”
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The 24-year-old Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Rookie of the Year is expected to battle it out against entertainer Ricky Martin on Thursday in the hit reality TV series and a sneak peek of the upcoming episode shows she’s setting the bar high.
Upton is spotted wearing the infamous schoolgirl outfit while she slithers across the stage to Spears’ iconic hit. Even co-host and fellow swimsuit Rookie Chrissy Teigen appeared shocked by Upton’s daring moves.
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - TDC:
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Keith Millen takes charge of his first MK Dons game this evening as they take on Bradford City.
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All southbound lanes are currently blocked on Interstate Highway 680 just north of Vargas Road in Fremont due to a collision, according to California Highway Patrol officials. A big problem in #Fremont SB 680 at Vargas Rd, accident blocking several lanes, b/u beyond 84/Sunol.
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Galatasaray have announced the signing of Sofiane Feghouli from West Ham for a fee of €4.25 million.
The 27-year-old joins the Super Lig side just a year after signing for the Hammers from Valencia on a three-season deal.
West Ham 7/1 to go down
Feghouli has signed a five-year contract with Galatasaray and is their seventh signing of a productive transfer window.
Ronaldo ban a positive for Real Madrid
"West Ham United would like to thank Sofiane for his efforts and wish him well in his future career," the Premier League club said in a statement.
Feghouli's exit comes amid reports that West Ham are closing in on a club-record £30m deal for William Carvalho.
The Portugal international was left out of Sporting CP's squad for their Champions League play-off first leg with FCSB on Tuesday.
Yesterday Guido revealed how an anti-Semitic conspiracy theorist ran a stall at Labour conference. He is now under investigation by the party…
Today it emerges Tapash Abu Shaim received a tour of Parliament given by none other than Jeremy Corbyn. Jez tweeted to Shaim to say it was “a pleasure” showing him and other Palestine Solidarity Campaign members around. Shaim and Jez still follow each other on Twitter. Jez is a patron of PSC; sources tell Guido Shaim is a high-ranking member. It’s surprising Shaim was only in the exhibition hall and not on the conference stage…
Four months before he met Corbyn in Parliament, Shaim posted on Facebook “9/11 Truth could be the answer to the Israel/Palestine conflict”, along with a link to an article to Veterans Today, a far-right US website which publishes anti-Semitic conspiracy theories.
Jez gave a personal parliamentary tour to a man promoting anti-Semitic material online…
MOSCOW (AP) — The Russian Olympic Committee says an athlete banned for doping has been accredited as a coach for the Pyeongchang Olympics.
According to an ROC list of 80 coaches it says received International Olympic Committee accreditation, Sergei Chudinov is listed as the only skeleton coach.
That's despite Chudinov being banned from the Olympics for life by an IOC disciplinary panel in November.
The IOC ruled Chudinov was part of a Russian doping scheme at the 2014 Olympics and ordered he was "ineligible to be accredited in any capacity" for future Olympics.
The Russia team is formally banned by the IOC for doping but 169 Russian athletes are allowed to compete as "Olympic Athletes from Russia" in neutral uniforms under the Olympic flag.
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NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The 8-year-old niece of pop star Britney Spears, who was injured in an all-terrain vehicle accident, still isn’t well enough to return to school but was able to take Valentine’s Day treats to her class in Louisiana Tuesday.
Eight-year-old Maddie Spears-Aldridge is the daughter of Spears’ sister, actress and singer Jamie Lynn Spears.
According to a post on Jamie Lynn Spears’ Instagram account, the girl was happy to see her friends again. Jamie Lynn Spears wrote that her daughter still isn’t ready to go back to school but doctors cleared her for the Valentine’s Day visit.
The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office says Maddie was submerged in a pond inside the all-terrain vehicle Feb. 5 and nearby family members couldn’t free her. An ambulance service arrived and pulled her out.
She was released from the hospital last Friday.
Toronto FC’s captain Mike Bradley said Monday that they would enjoy the MLS Cup win for “a little bit longer,” and then would “get back to work” to win again in 2018.
A band of snow showers is turning the Stateline into a winter wonderland this afternoon. While the layer of snow will be nice to look at, roads may be wet to slushy at times, so drive with caution on the evening commute.
The snow band will mostly have light snow, but a few moderate bursts may be in the mix at times. The snow should be wrapping up by 6 pm across the area, though the impacts on the roads will linger from there. Temperatures are above freezing in many locations, but as conditions cool below freezing, areas of ice may develop, so drive slower all throughout the evening.
In total, most locations will see under to around 1" for total snowfall.
The weather will remain cold yet dry tonight and through the middle of the week, before another chance for light snow develops between Wednesday night and Thursday. If you need to get an update on what the snow is doing in your neighborhood, check out our Interactive Radar to track the snow.
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Pierre the poodle mix was driven for five hours to The Humane Society of North Texas in a truck with more than 20 other animals to hand him over to better care.
Cats, dogs, a snake, a turtle and sugar glider possums also endured the gruelling hot drive to safety.
But Pierre was among those in the worst condition.
His coif accounted for more than half of his size and pulled at his skin.
Clinton Morrison happy that 2 British teams will be fighting it out at Cardiff on Monday. The irony in that comment is beyond comprehension.
Ric Flair’s management agency is asking for prayers on his behalf. I have tried to call his family members and will keep you posted.
A FAMILY home with a one-week old baby inside has been showered with bullets in Frankston in Melbourne’s south east early this morning.
A car parked at the Warrain St property was also set on fire.
Police are investigating after shots were fired into a house about 5am.
Three adults and a one week old baby were in the house at the time of the shooting, a police spokesman said.
There have been no reports of injuries.
About ten minutes after the incident, it’s understood a car was set on fire in Carramar Drive, also in Frankston.
Police are investigating if the incidents are related.
The investigation is ongoing.
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The Oxford English Dictionary appears ready to reverse the polarity of the neutron flow with an announcement welcoming the term "sonic screwdriver" from "Doctor Who" into its official lexicon.
The OED offers up this definition: "sonic screwdriver n. chiefly Science Fiction a (hand-held) electronic device which uses sound waves to perform various mechanical and technical function." Apparently, 12th Doctor Peter Capaldi's sonic sunglasses didn't make the cut.
Saturday's OED announcement notes how the sonic screwdriver has come to signify "a type of ultimate tool of the future."
"Sonic screwdriver" will join the new edition of the OED when the edition's released this June. The Doctor's trusty tool won't be alone inside the famed dictionary. It will join its related sci-fi brethren "Tardis," "Dalek" and "cyberman."
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Firefighters are struggling to contain the biggest of six blazes burning in southern California, with the Thomas Fire slipping from 15% containment to 10%.
BOSTON (AP) — A man has been convicted of killing of a young woman who was raped and suffocated in her Boston apartment more than two decades ago.
The Boston Globe reports a Suffolk Superior Court jury found 45-year-old James Witkowski guilty Monday of first-degree murder. He faces a mandatory life term when he’s sentenced Thursday.
Prosecutors said the then-19-year-old Witkowski, who was homeless at the time, killed 21-year-old Lena Bruce in her home in the city’s South End in 1992. Authorities say the death of the Tufts University graduate from Philadelphia remained unsolved until 2015 because there were no eyewitnesses.
They said DNA found under Bruce’s fingernails matched a DNA sample Witkowski had submitted in 2014.
Witkowski’s lawyer argued there’s no evidence that puts Witkowski in the apartment at the time of the killing.
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PARIS—French IT services firm Atos SA is making an unsolicited bid to buy smart-card maker Gemalto NV for €4.3 billion ($5.06 billion), part of a broader wave of deals in the payment space as rivals join forces to cut costs.
Atos, which offers such services as infrastructure and cloud applications for businesses, said Monday that it had made a “friendly” all-cash offer for Gemalto two weeks ago. The offer was for €46 per share, representing a premium of 36% over Gemalto shares at Monday’s close and 42% over the company’s one-month...
COVINGTON, La. – A Louisiana woman claims in state court that an Apple Watch she bought caused severe burns to her wrist and forearm.
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Business manstill has feelings for his soon to be ex-wife,, despite their split . The 42-year-old mogul posted a heartfelt message on his personal website expressing his affection. Under the title “Love,” he wrote, “To the most beautiful person in the world, thank you for your divine love, your eternal support and for being my best friend. I love you so much, inshallah we will be together in the Great Forever x.”
Al Mana’s message follows Jackson’s recent photo post of their child together, Eissa. The beautiful baby boy was born back in January.
It’s still not clear what caused the separation between Al Mana and Jackson. However, the divorce could be lucrative for Jackson considering Al Mana’s billionaire status. The 50-year-old pop singer could receive as much as $200 million according to Page Six.
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A Cricket phone store burglar leaves a mess near 31st and Garnett.
This type of burglary has happened numerous times recently, where a store's front door glass is broken to gain access.
TPD Corporal R. W. Solomon said, "It appears like either some bricks or stone-type material" was used for the break-in.
Surveillance video shows the burglar rummaged through the store around 2 a.m. Wednesday, then left out the back door.
"Police are still waiting for them to do inventory in order to find out exactly what was stolen."
No one has been arrested.
The Colorado Avalanche must part ways with the losingest coach in franchise history, Jared Bednar. He is making a shaky team worse.
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"Fifth Harmony wasn't the maximum expression of me individually," Cabello says in a recent interview with Seventeen. "My fans are really going to know me from the music I'm writing. My goal is to be brave and open up my soul."
Cabello says she harbors no hard feelings towards her former bandmates. In fact, she can't wait to hear their upcoming new music. "I'll continue to wish them all the best, and I'm happy they are continuing their journey as Fifth Harmony," she said. "I'm also looking forward to hearing new music from the group and their solo endeavors." Read more here.
Alaskans must seize the last days of warmth to hunt and fish along the water's edge.
The YMCA has been a centerpiece of the Grays Harbor community for over a century. The current location, built in 1998, is a 57,000 square foot facility well known for its child care options and the only swimming lessons in the county. But, the YMCA is so much more. Learn about nine unique ways the […]
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Shailene Woodley is getting candid about her October 2016 arrest.
The 25-year-old Big Little Lies actress opened up about protesting the Dakota Access Pipeline during her appearance on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert on Monday (February 13) in New York City.
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“I wish I’d known that this was going to be as public as it was,” Shai said of her mug shot. “I would have made, like, a face. I’m just looking at the person, like, ‘Are you kidding me right now?’”
He mom was with her at the time, Shai explained, “I handed her my phone and I was like, ‘Keep recording.’ I can’t imagine what it would be like to watch your daughter be handcuffed and taken away.”
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Konecny posted three assists in a 4-3 shootout loss to the Senators on Saturday.
The second-year player continued his hot streak and moves to two points behind his point total from his rookie season. Konecny has points in seven of the last eight games, posting five goals and 10 points during that stretch. He's up to 11 goals and 26 points this season. At this rate, Konecny is in position to set new career highs in goals and points before the middle of February.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Crews are responding to a gas leak Friday night at the Country Club Plaza, officials say.
The Kansas City Fire Department and gas company Spire are working to resolve the problem near 47th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue. Meanwhile, KC police are helping divert traffic in the area.
No stores in the area have been evacuated.
Information about what caused the gas leak was not immediately available. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
GREEN OAK CHARTER TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WLNS) – A family outing at a local lake went horribly wrong when an 18-year old man drowned.
It happened Sunday night in Green Oak Charter Township in Livingston County.
Police say emergency crews from multiple agencies were called for help by the victim’s family when he fell in the water and never resurfaced.
It happened 7:00 p.m. on Sunday at the Spring Mill Pond in the Island Lake State Recreation Area.
Police say the Lansing man was seen floating on the raft outside the marked swimming area when he fell off the raft and slipped under the water.
Authorities say he was not wearing a life jacket and could not swim.
The Livingston County Dive Team found the man 24-feet underwater.
The 18-year-old was discovered 35 yards away from the shoreline and was pronounced dead.
His identity is being with-held upon further investigation.
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The South Korean military said Friday that it has found a wooden-box land mine presumed to have been swept away from North Korea due to the latest heavy rains.
A South Korean Navy unit found it on an islet near the de facto western maritime border with North Korea on Thursday during its search operation for such weapons, according to the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
In the summer, wooden-box land mines sometimes make their way south due to elevated water levels during the heavy rainy season.
The North Korean military is suspected to deliberately set mines to be washed away by the torrential rains.
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A bomb squad disposed of the mine, whose detonator and explosive were found to remain intact.The military called for extra caution for nearby residents to watch out for such deadly devices. (Yonhap)
UPFA MP Sanath Nishantha Perera has been granted bail while his brother former Arachchikattuwa Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Jagath Samantha Perera has been further remanded until June 07.
A bail application filed by the defendants was taken up for consideration at the Chilaw High Court today (31).
The court ordered that they both be granted bail, however Jagath Samantha Perera was further remanded as he had failed to fulfill bail conditions.
The Puttalam District MP and his brother are charged over the assault of the Arachchikattuwa Divisional Secretary and the case is being heard at the Chilaw High Court.
Upon being granted bail in the case, a condition was set ordering the duo to appear before the Chilaw Police on every Sunday and place their signature.
However, they have been accused of failing to appear at the police station since August 2017 and thereby violated their bail.
ABC News' Bob Woodruff explores how the Olympics have long been used as proxy battlefields for geopolitical conflicts on the Korean peninsula.
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AMSTERDAM, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Philips Lighting, the world’s largest maker of lights, reported better-than-expected core fourth-quarter earnings on Friday, underpinned by cost-cutting and lower research and development expenses.
Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, and amortisation (EBITA) came in at 207 million euros ($258.67 million), the company said, compared with 188 million euros a year ago. Analysts polled for Reuters had seen EBITA at 198 million euros.
BEIJING (AP) — Chinese Premier Li Keqiang says, 'We don't want to see a trade war' with U.S., hope to negotiate disputes.
Cameran compares Shep Rose to George Clooney: ‘[He’ll find someone] in his 50s’
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Police are investigating after a man was found dead near downtown Houston.Officers responded to a report of a shooting at Fannin near Webster around 5 a.m. Wednesday.When they arrived, they found the man's body.Witnesses told police they heard shots and saw a white Dodge Charger and a red Dodge Charger speeding away from the scene.Homicide detectives are headed to the area now. Investigators plan to check for surveillance video to see if it captured the shooting.
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Baku. 22 December. REPORT.AZ/ UN General Assembly rejected to recognize Jerusalem as Israeli capital.
Report informs citing the RIA Novosti.
The UN General Assembly overwhelmingly passed a measure rejecting the Trump administration’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. 128 members voted in favour of the resolution. Only nine countries voted against it. Another 35 abstained.
The US, Israel, Guatemala, Honduras, Togo and the Pacific island states of Micronesia, the Marshall Islands, Nauru and Palau voted against the resolution.
Earlier, US president Donald Trump said his country would stop funding the countries supporting the UN resolution rejecting to recognize Jerusalem as capital of Israel.
Community members gather to raise the flags of the United States and Armenia in commemoration of the victims and survivors of the Armenian Genocide over 100 years ago, during a ceremony at Fresno City Hall on Saturday, April 21, 2018.
Oscar-winning filmmaker Asghar Farhadi will head the competition jury for the 24th Sarajevo Film Festival, the festival announced Tuesday. The Iranian director is fresh off the world premiere of his latest film, “Everybody Knows,” as the opener of the Cannes Film Festival earlier this month.
“Everybody Knows” will also screen in Sarajevo as part of the festival’s Open Air program. The film stars Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem.
Last year’s Sarajevo Film Festival saw Georgian director Ana Urushadze’s “Scary Mother” take home the festival’s top prize, the Heart of Sarajevo, for best feature film, which includes a €16,000 ($18,500) financial award. The five-person jury was presided over by Mexican filmmaker Michel Franco.
Farhadi won his first Oscar for best foreign-language film for his 2011 drama “A Separation.” He triumphed again, in the same category, with 2016’s “The Salesman.”
The 24th Sarajevo Film Festival runs Aug. 10-17.
Hey! It wasn’t my idea! I think they’re cool, but then again they don’t ruin my stuff or poop in my pool. Apparently there are ways you can kill them legally, and ways that will get you thrown in the pokey.
Here is how to do it PER someone else and not me!
RICHMOND, Va. (AP/WBOC): The Republican-controlled Virginia General Assembly has given final approval to a state budget expanding Medicaid coverage to the state's poor.
The House of Delegates voted Wednesday shortly after the state Senate voted in favor of expansion. Several Republicans in both chambers joined with Democrats to support Medicaid expansion after years of partisan battle on the issue.
The House had previously endorsed expansion, while the Senate had held out in opposition until Wednesday.
Democratic Gov. Ralph Northam is expected to sign the budget in coming days. Expanding Medicaid was a key provision of then-President Barack Obama's health care overhaul.
A tally from the Kaiser Family Foundation shows Virginia will become the 33rd state to approve Medicaid expansion.
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The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks is based on Rebecca Skloot's nonfiction bestseller of the same name and stars Oprah Winfrey as Henrietta's daughter Deborah and Rose Byrne as Skloot herself. According to HBO's press materials, the film tells Henrietta's story from Deborah's perspective as she and Skloot "learn about the mother she never knew and understand how the unauthorized harvesting of Lacks' cancerous cells in 1951 led to unprecedented medical breakthroughs, changing countless lives and the face of medicine forever." Beyond just medicine, Henrietta's story is one of an African American woman who unknowingly saved countless lives after her death and changed how we discuss the consent and privacy issues involved in using someone's genetic material without their knowledge.
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks will debut on HBO Saturday, April 22nd at 8 pm ET/PT.
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LOS ANGELES:- Justin Bieber was left red faced this week when he Mercedes-Benz SLS broke down on an intersection in New York. The ‘Sorry’ hitmaker was left in a spot of bother earlier this week when his Mercedes-Benz SLS - which costs an estimated $200,000 and can reach speeds of 60mph in less than four seconds - came to a standstill without warning in the Hamptons, New York. The 24-year-old singer was forced to call the police to help direct the traffic around the intersection where the plush vehicle broke down and luckily he didn’t have to wait long because a mechanic turned up and managed to get the car back on the road.
The ease with which the Internet can be accessed from a smart phone is like unlocking the door and allowing a child sex offender into your home, said Lt. Brooke Walker.
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Feb 14 Zhuhai Hokai Medical Instruments Co Ltd
* Says it plans to spend 100 million yuan ($14.57 million) to set up healthcare investment firm
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SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — One of the jaw-dropping parts of the Fleet Week Air Show is the whirling, twisting, and upside down action of the small stunt plane.
KRON4’s Justine Waldman took a ride with Team Oracle Pilot Sean Tucker aboard his extra 300 stunt plane.
She said it was equal parts frightening and fun.
Zooming at about 200 miles per hour, they flew 2,000 feet above the Bay Area.
Watch the video above to see Justine’s wild ride.
U.S. authorities arrested an immigrant from Mexico who was brought to the United States illegally as a child and later given a work permit during the Obama administration, Reuters reported on Tuesday.
Daniel Ramirez Medina, a 23-year-old with no criminal record, was taken into custody last week at his father's home in Seattle by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers, according to the report.
Ramirez was granted temporary permission to live and work legally in the United States under a program called the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, established in 2012 by Democratic President Obama, according to a court filing. His arrest is believed to be the first detention of its kind under President Donald Trump.
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Interesting. They claim they’re protecting Obama’s legacy, blah, blah, blah…. and talk about their message. But… what about their candidates? They just aren’t talking about them. It seems that the SD Dems have conceded ever winning elections in SD.
“Every dollar that you donate goes towards holding the GOP accountable.” But in past appeals, it’s at least had some oblique mention about helping Dems get elected. But now? Nada.
You have to wonder, what exactly do candidates such as Tim Bjorkman and Billie Sutton feel about their open abandonment of their mission to elect candidates, instead focusing on “the Obama Legacy?”
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March 19 (Reuters) - BLOM BANK SAL:
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Milwaukee’s Five O’Clock Steakhouse was recently named the number one steakhouse in Wisconsin by Tasting Table, a renowned culinary website and newsletter. The ranking puts Five O’Clock in esteemed company with Brooklyn’s famous Peter Luger Steak House and Chicago’s Maple & Ash.
“This festive supper club has been serving midcentury steakhouse classics, like shrimp scampi, USDA Choice bacon-wrapped filets and 16-ounce slow-roasted prime rib, with Midwestern gusto since 1946,” the article says. “Loyal customers crowd around an elongated open fireplace, sipping Harvey Wallbangers, Sloe Gin Fizzes and boozy Sidecars against a backdrop of red brick walls, twinkling light fixtures and a diverse roster of live musical acts.”
Five O’Clock Steakhouse opened in 1946, and along with this most recent award, has been a perennial winner of the Shepherd ’s Best of Milwaukee reader’s choice.
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A big set back for the defense today as a judge dismisses the argument that the statute of limitations had expired on former Palm Springs mayor Steve Pougnet and developers John Wessman and Richard Meaney.
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U-Haul Moving & Storage of Eastpoint will move to the site of the former Kmart department store at North Point Mall in Baltimore following a renovation process, U-Haul officials said Monday. The company is working out of temporary location at 222 N. Point Blvd. and will relocate once renovations are completed. U-Haul acquired the 95,810-square-foot building ...
John Salvodelli tossed a complete game six-hit shutout to lead Aquinas to a 7-0 win over Cumberland in a Division 3 WIAA State Tournament semifinal Wednesday.
Salvodelli struck out five and walked just one.
Nick Schlicht led the hit parade.
Schlicht went 3-3 with a home run and two runs batted in.
Jess Ondell also had three hits and two runs batted in.
Aquinas scored fours in the second inning to seize control and were never seriously threatened after that.
The Blugolds advance to Thursday's Division 3 championship for the second time in three seasons.
Man charged in fatal crash in Beverly in March 2017
BEVERLY, Mass. (AP) — A Massachusetts man has been charged in connection with a car crash more than a year ago that killed one person and injured another.
The Salem News reports that a clerk magistrate last week found probable cause to charge 48-year-old Dean Santamaria-Capetanelis with motor vehicle homicide and other offenses in the March 2017 crash in Beverly.
Police say Santamaria-Capetanelis crashed his Porsche Cayenne into a pickup truck, killing the truck's driver, 28-year-old Jeffrey DeLorenzo. A 60-year-old man was hospitalized with neck and arm pain after he failed to avoid the collision.
Santamaria-Capetanelis told police he was heading to the hospital after cutting his finger at home.
His lawyer says his client will plead not guilty to all charges.
Santamaria-Capetanelis' arraignment is scheduled for May 16.
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Information from: The Salem (Mass.) News, http://www.salemnews.com
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Mayor says both men hurt in latest Austin bombing are white, unlike minority victims of three previous attacks.
U.S. Senator Joni Ernst's (R-IA) regional directors will be holding office hours during the month of July in all 99 counties in Iowa.
These representatives, from Senator Ernst's office, will assist Iowans who have problems or questions involving eligibility around Social Security, veteran's benefits, military affairs, passports, immigration, and various other federal programs.
Senator Ernst will not be attending the office hours.
A complete list of upcoming times and dates can be found here.
Highways sector player Dilip Buildcon today reported a 11.01 percent jump in its standalone net profit to Rs 217.7 crore for the quarter ended March 2018. The company had clocked a standalone net profit of Rs 196.1 crore for the year-ago quarter.
Its total income rose to Rs 2,562 crore during the quarter as against Rs 1,753.5 crore in the year-ago period.
The company's total expenses also rose to Rs 2,283.8 crore during the quarter against Rs 1,563 crore in the same quarter of 2016-17.
Shares of the company closed at Rs 917.60 apiece on the BSE, down 12.87 percent from their previous close.
Gene disapproves of the school's new social hierarchy, which was created by a new playground game.
PRAGUE (AP) — Newcastle has completed the permanent signing of goalkeeper Martin Dubravka from Sparta Prague.
Sparta and Newcastle confirmed the transfer on Wednesday after the Premier League club activated an option to sign the 29-year-old Slovak, who joined the Magpies on loan in January.
Newcastle says Dubravka signed a contract until June 2022.
The goalkeeper had an impressive debut for Newcastle in a 1-0 victory over Manchester United and played 12 league matches overall.
Newcastle manager Rafa Benítez says: "We're delighted to finalize the permanent signing of Martin to Newcastle United today. Ever since he arrived with us on loan he has shown a fantastic attitude and great work ethic, and of course we have been very impressed with his performances for us on the pitch last season."
Dubravka has played 10 internationals for Slovakia.
They achieved it thanks to their sophisticated knowledge of positional astronomy and celestial navigation. Polynesia forms a triangle across the Pacific, with Hawaii to the north, Rapa Nui to the southeast, and Aotearoa to the southwest, with Tahiti in the centre.
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There won't be a RS3 update for Mobile. It will be feature2 update, which will iron out bugs then leave the platform for good. It's over.
DRINK. EDUCATE. during the five-day Festival. To date, the Festival has raised more than "We are appreciative to all of the passionate fans, partners and talent who joined us to EAT.
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History was made Monday in the state legislature as both the House and Senate unanimously approved the eight appointees to serve on Tennessee Tech's new board of trustees. History was made Monday in the state legislature as both the House and Senate unanimously approved the eight appointees to serve on Tennessee Tech's new board of trustees.
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Here are the Yankees and Twins lineups for Tuesday at Yankee Stadium.
Manager Aaron Boone put Neil Walker in at first base. Tyler Austin had been swinging a hot bat at the position while waiting to learn the fate of the appeal of his five-game suspension. We'll have more on whether Austin was finally suspended later.
× Power outage in East Memphis cancels class at U of M
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A power outage is forcing the University of Memphis to cancel classes Friday morning.
MLGW says more than 4,700 people are without power as of 9 a.m., mostly concentrated in East Memphis inside the I-240 loop. The utility expects to have power back on by 11 a.m.
But that’s not soon enough for morning classes at the U of M. President David Rudd tweeted that classes were canceled due to the outage.
When the car charged into to the crowd down there in Charlottesville, we "had" a president but he didn't say "much" he called it a "display of hatred and bigotry on many sides".
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Tuivailala allowed an earned run on two hits and a walk over two innings in Sunday's 6-3 loss to the Braves.
Tuivailala provided a solid multi-inning effort after starter Michael Wacha worked a modest five frames. The 24-year-old right-hander has given up an earned run in each of his last two appearances, but he remains a solid bullpen option for manager Mike Matheny. Despite the aforementioned stumbles in his last pair of outings, Tuivailala boasts a solid 2.59 ERA and 1.15 WHIP.
FILE - In this Dec. 13, 2016 file photo, an Uber driverless car heads out for a test drive in San Francisco. Police in a Phoenix suburb say one of Uber's self-driving vehicles has struck and killed a pedestrian. Police in the city of Tempe said Monday, March 19, 2018, that the vehicle was in autonomous mode with an operator behind the wheel when the woman walking outside of a crosswalk was hit. Eric Risberg,File AP Photo
The main event on Raw from Columbus featured The Big Show and Braun Strowman battling on Monday in Columbus, Ohio.
The big men put on feats of strength and agility during the give-and-take bout.
However, the finish left the crowd roaring in amazement.
Watch as Strowman suplexes The Big Show off the ropes and then …. this happened:
It’s not the first time the gimmicked ring has been totaled by The Big Show’s mass. However, the story line has been used infrequently enough that it remains jaw-dropping when it happens.
Mark Henry vs. The Big Show
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A track force of the Philadelphia and Reading made some needed repairs at the northern terminus of the Tamaqua, Hazleton and Northern branch.
— From Hazleton’s newspaper, The Plain Speaker
How those work doesn't sound too different from existing Raid Battles, but you'll need to get an invite. Meaning, if you want to snatch the psychic-type creature for yourself, you'll first have to complete a raid, defeat its boss and then head to the Gym where the Exclusive battle will happen.
"The invitations will include advance warning of when the Exclusive Raid will take place, giving them ample time to coordinate with other Trainers before taking on the powerful Raid Boss," developer Niantic writes.
Our colleagues at Engadget Japan say that once you defeat Mewtwo, capturing him isn't all that difficult, either.
Mewtwo is just the start, as other legendary creatures will start appearing over the next few weeks. Speaking of, Niantic is adding Articuno, Lugia, Moltres and Zapdos to raid battles from August 14th through the end of the month. Happy hunting!
SHANGHAI: Global automakers face fresh threats to their profits in China from domestic automakers SAIC and Geely, which are launching new models and marketing strategies to challenge better-known foreign brands in the world's largest car market.The country's biggest automaker, Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp , wants to double sales of its fully owned domestic brands this year - albeit from a low base - executives told a group of reporters on Monday."
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Gilliam has signed a one-year offer sheet with the 49ers, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
The Seahawks will have five days to match Gilliam's offer sheet if they hope to retain him. If Seattle does not match the offer, Gilliam will head to San Francisco and look to help improve one of the league's worst offensive lines.
The Beaufort County Sheriff's Office is on the scene assisting the South Carolina Highway Patrol with a traffic accident involving a vehicle and pedestrian on Warsaw Island Road on St. Helena Island.
Officials say the collision occurred at approximately 6:50 a.m. Friday morning. Motorists can expect delays at this time.
Copyright 2017 WTOC. All rights reserved.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Daily 3 Midday' game
SACRAMENTO (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday afternoon's drawing of the California Lottery's "Daily 3 Midday" game were:
2-1-1
(two, one, one)
Rome, December 11 - The wave of bad weather that has hit much of Europe has also arrived in Italy, with low temperatures and snow causing major disruption. There was snow in Milan, Venice and Turin and the weather has affected transport, in particular rail connections due to ice on the tracks. Schools in several parts of Liguria, Piedmont and Tuscany were closed on Monday. On Sunday a train with around 400 people aboard was held up for some time at the Piano Orizzontale station in Genoa due to the the ice.
YEREVAN, JULY 4, ARMENPRESS. Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan will head to the Syunik Province on July 5.
“I will have meetings with citizens at the central squares of Sisian, Goris, Meghri and Kapan. Also a hall meeting in Kajaran,” the PM said on Facebook, adding that he will visit Jermuk on July 6 to get acquainted with the Amulsar issue on spot.
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Archive footage shows North Wales Hospital in Denbigh in 1986, around the time its closure was agreed.
It has fallen into a derelict condition in the years since it finally shut to patients in 1995.
But now there are plans for its fortunes to be revived as developers want to develop it into flats and 200 homes.
Right-hander Jeremy Guthrie is now out of the Nationals organization, having elected free agency, according to Chelsea Janes of the Washington Post (Twitter link). The Nats designated Guthrie for assignment last Sunday.
Washington quickly jettisoned Guthrie from its 40-man roster after his unfathomably poor start against the Phillies last Saturday. Guthrie, pitching on his 38th birthday, allowed 10 earned runs on six hits and four walks over just two-thirds of an inning. That was his only appearance with the Nationals, who signed him to a minor league contract in February.
Guthrie mostly served as an innings-eating starter with the Orioles, Rockies and Royals from 2007-15, but his performance fell off dramatically with World Series-winning Kansas City two years ago and he failed to crack the majors last season. His struggles continued in 2016 in a combined 86 2/3 Triple-A innings between the Padres and Marlins organization, with whom he posted a 7.17 ERA.
Here’s a good news for all Munna Bhai lovers as Sanjay Dutt has confirmed to kick-start the work on the sequel of Munna Bhai.
UK households have burnt through their savings, bringing them to their lowest level since 2005, official figures have revealed.
A rise in consumer spending was behind the “sharp decline” in savings, according to the Office for National Statistics.
The amount tucked away for a rainy day fell by £68.9bn between 2015 and 2017. Now, UK households are £8.4bn in the red.
The saving ratio – the amount of money households have available to save as a share of their disposable income – also fell to the lowest level on record.
The ONS said: “Households have experienced a continuous decline in their real purchasing power since 2016.”
As savings have dwindled, consumers have turned to borrowing to maintain...
The police could claim cash from the Home Office to cover the cost of policing the royal wedding
Mr Stansfeld said he plans to apply for a “special funding” but he admitted police can only claim cash if the bill comes to over one per cent of the Thames Valley’s force annual budget.
He believes it will take “a long time” to establish the exact cost of Meghan and Harry’s wedding, but suggested it was “between £2m and £4m”.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were married in St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, on May 19, followed by a carriage procession through Windsor town and a reception in St George’s Hall.
Months of hard work went into planning the Royal Wedding, which saw more than 100,000 people head to Windsor to take part in the celebrations.
New Delh: The All India Institute of Medical Sciences has declared AIIMS MBBS entrance exam result 2017.
Check the Results on official website www.aiimsexams.org.
AIIMS entrance examination for ‪Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) course 2017 was held in New Delhi, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Patna, Raipur, and Rishikesh.
Just days back, Vyapam whistle-blower Dr Anand Rai had claimed that the question papers of 2017 entrance exam for MBBS course of the AIIMS were leaked.
The examination was conducted on May 28, 2017, at various centres across the nation.
The duration of the examination was be three-and-a-half-hour. The Online (CBT) Entrance Examination was conducted in two shifts- Morning Shift/First shift: 09:00 am to 12:30 pm and Afternoon Shift/Second shift: 03:00 pm to 06:30 pm.
Man With Developmental Issues Drops Young Niece From Third-Story Balcony
Man Was Arrested For Third-Degree Assault and Domestic Assault
ST. CLOUD, Minn. — Police in St. Cloud say a 4-year-old girl suffered injuries when she was dropped by her uncle from a third-story balcony.
Police don’t know why the 33-year-old man with developmental issues allegedly dropped his niece Sunday afternoon.
The girl was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
A witness told police that a man had been holding the girl by the wrists while standing on the balcony and suddenly let go.
The uncle was taken into custody for third-degree assault and domestic assault.
Shaped like a diamond and made of edible gold, saffron threads and white truffle, the world's most expensive chocolate goes on display at a fair in Portugal.
For years, David Einhorn’s investors didn’t seem to mind his unusual ways—the aloofness toward clients, midday naps, unpopular stock picks, late nights on the town. Until the billionaire hedge-fund manager fell into a slump.
After more than a decade of winning on Wall Street, Mr. Einhorn’s Greenlight Capital Inc. has shrunk to about $5.5 billion in assets under management, his investors estimate, from a reported $12 billion in 2014, and his investments are struggling.
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Cindy Archillies | Human faeces have been running through the streets of Tafelsig in Mitchells Plain for three weeks.
A Florida woman named Crystal Methvin was arrested on Saturday and charged with possession of crystal methamphetamine.
An anonymous tip led police to a parking lot where three people were sitting in a car, local TV station News4Jax reported. The trio allegedly had drug paraphernalia as well as a substance that tests revealed to be crystal meth.
Methvin, 40, and Douglas Nickerson, 41, were both arrested. No details about the third person were released.
As of Thursday morning, Methvin was being held on a $5,000 bond for drug possession while Nickerson was held on a $5,500 bond on charges of possession of drugs and drug equipment.
A kitten was rescued from traffic at Las Vegas Boulevard and Tropicana Avenue Friday afternoon by two Las Vegas Metropolitan Police bicycle officers.
Nevada Highway Patrol Southern Command posted on Facebook that a Trooper was on Las Vegas Blvd when he noticed the Metro bike officers in the travel lanes looking under a vehicle that was stopped at a red light.
The Trooper thought the vehicle was disabled and offered to help, but learned that a kitten had gone underneath the vehicle.
According to NHP, the two Metro officers were able to catch the kitten after a brief chase and rescued the animal from traffic.
Another Metro officer gave the kitten some water.
NHP said that an actual disabled vehicle was behind them and the NHP Trooper used the push bar to get that car out of the travel lanes.
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Styvekka Thompson is wanted for aggravated assault in Kosciusko. Source: Kosciusko Police Department
Antonio Winters is wanted for aggravated assault in Kosciusko. Source: Kosciusko Police Department
The Kosciusko Police Department is investigating after a woman was shot in the arm on North Natchez Street and Woodard Lane.
Officers were called to the area on Monday just before 4:00 p.m. to find a 34-year-old woman shot in the upper left arm. She was transported to Jackson by ambulance.
Two suspects, 31-year-old Antonio L. Winters, of Kosciusko and 22-year-old Styvekka Thompson, of Ethel, are being sought in this case.
Both are wanted for aggravated assault.
They were last seen headed north on North Natchez Street in a white Chevrolet Tahoe type vehicle.
Anyone with information of their whereabouts can call Central MS Crimestoppers at (601) 355-TIPS(8477) or the Kosciusko Police Department at (662) 289-3131.
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St. Catharines city council gathers tonight for a regularly scheduled meeting.
The agenda includes motions calling on the provincial and federal governments to increase funding to violence against women shelters, creating a city youth advisory committee and requesting answers from the NPCA about legal expenses.
The meeting gets underway at 6:30 and can be viewed through the livestream below.
(Telegraph) It may seem merely a cliche born of centuries of educated people straining their eyes in dimly-lit libraries, but new genetic research suggests those who wear glasses really are more intelligent.
Researchers at the University of Edinburgh analysed the genetic data of more than 44,480 people.
They found that, overall, those who were more intelligent were nearly 30 per cent more likely to have genes indicating they require reading glasses than those who scored poorly.
Published in the journal Nature Communications, the research also linked higher cognitive ability to genes known to play a part in better cardiovascular health.
RIDGEVILLE, S.C. (WCBD) — A man convicted for his role in a 2011 robbery in Orangeburg County has died at Lieber Correctional Institution.
Sean Phillip Smith, 25, died on Monday, February 13.
Smith pleaded guilty in September 2011 to an armed robbery of the pharmacy inside Piggly Wiggly, in Neeses, and an armed robbery in Charleston County. He also pleaded guilty to two counts of first-degree assault and battery for firing shots from the trunk of the getaway car during the Piggly Wiggly incident. He was sentenced to 25 years.
Beijing will take action to defend its interests if Washington damages trade ties, the Ministry of Commerce declared, after President Trump authorized an inquiry into China's alleged theft of intellectual property.
"This is just the beginning," he said, while signing the memorandum. Trump administration officials have estimated that theft of intellectual property by China could be worth as much as $600B.
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Businesses have revealed a dramatic fall in the sale of Bullshit detectors over the past decade.
Professor Smidgen from the Institute of fictional studies said: 'With the prevalence of social media, an idiot for a President, and the things your grandmother says, people now know bullshit when they hear it.
'They don't need to buy a machine that bleeps every day between 6.30 and 7.00 in the evening when the 'comedy' is on Radio 4, or when some disgraced business man or woman, politician or TV chef says or does something completely beyond the pail'.
As he was speaking, a bullshit detector went off. They don't exist. It was a geiger counter.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A woman walking along a North Carolina greenway Monday morning found what appears to be a snake mating ball, WNCN reports.
Christine Proffitt runs on the Little Sugar Creek Greenway in Charlotte almost every day. Typically, she sees a couple snakes — but never anything like this.
“Everyday I see four or five snakes every time, but I’ve never seen 10 to 20 all balled up like that,” Proffitt said. “No one’s going to believe if I didn’t take a picture. So, pics or it didn’t happen.”
Runner Bryan Neil also spotted a snake on the greenway Monday morning.
“Right under the tunnel [was] a black snake, probably about three or four feet long, that scared the crap out of me,” Neil told WBTV.
With temperatures warming up, snake sightings have been on the rise in North Carolina.
Luckily, the none of the snakes appeared to be venomous.
Watch out on the greenway today guys. 💀🙊 pic.twitter.com/bew8EtddMD — ॐ Christine ॐ (@xtine_proffitt) April 17, 2017
BEIJING (Reuters) - China's Tianjin Port Co Ltd will impose stringent measures to curb the trucking and storage of coal months earlier than expected as one of the nation's busiest ports complies with government orders in its war no smog, a customer notice shows.
By Wednesday, the port will stop receiving coal by truck and by the end of the month it will clear its storage warehouses of the fuel, a notice to customers dated April 16 said.
A manager at the port's logistics division confirmed the authenticity of the document which was seen by Reuters on Monday.
A spokesman for the port declined to comment.
(Reporting by Meng Meng and Josephine Mason; Editing by Christian Schmollinger)
Royal relationships have long captivated our attention. We want to know everything, from where they met to whether or not they'll marry. But as much as we enjoy a good royal romance, we're equally guilty of wanting all the details of a royal breakup. Once the curiosity fades, however, what happens to the people the royals once loved? Wonderwall.com is taking a look at what's become of some of the most well-known exes of British royal family members... starting with Chelsy Davy. In 2004, Prince Harry met and became smitten with Zimbabwean heiress and law student Chelsy Davy while on his gap year in South Africa. The couple dated on and off until 2007 when they officially became an item publicly, though Chelsy and Harry were known to break up and make up repeatedly for years. Finally, between 2010 and 2011, they decided to end their love story for good. Keep reading to find out what happened to Chelsy and more royal exes...
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With the snow falling down all across Northern BC today, travel along the major highways won t be a treat this weekend.
A snowfall warning has been issued for Highway 97 along the Pine Pass with 20 centimetres expected.
Visibility may be reduced at times in heavy snow and surfaces like the highways, sidewalks, and parking will be difficult to navigate.
A snowfall warning on Highway 16 between Smithers and Terrace has also been issued.
About 25 to 30 centimetres is expected fall by tonight.
For the latest road conditions, head to Drive BC.
Senegal have recalled experienced defender Cheikh Mbengue and striker Moussa Sow to their 23-man squad for the Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon.
The pair had missed November’s World Cup qualifier in South Africa.
Henri Saviet of St Etienne was also recalled by coach Aliou Cisse.
The squad includes 12 players who competed at the last Nations Cup finals in Equatorial Guinea, where Senegal failed to get past the first round.
Senegal play in Group B against Algeria, Tunisia and Zimbabwe.
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MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin ethics officials are considering making the state among the leaders in welcoming political contributions in bitcoins and other digital currencies that have increased in popularity in recent years.
The federal government, Montana and Washington, D.C., already allow bitcoin campaign contributions. But most states have been slow to embrace cryptocurrencies because the source of the donations is untraceable.
Wisconsin Libertarian Party Chairman Phil Anderson urged the Wisconsin Ethics Commission at a hearing on the issue Tuesday to allow bitcoin donations. Anderson suggested that state policy mirror the Federal Elections Commission guidelines that require bitcoins be immediately converted to dollars and then reported as an in-kind contribution.
Wisconsin ethics commissioners expressed concerns about how to regulate cryptocurrencies, citing the anonymity of the donations. The commission took no immediate action.
ABOVE PHOTO: Monty Hall (Photo: Shutterstock)
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BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. –Former “Let’s Make a Deal’’ host Monty Hall has died. He was 96.
Sharon Hall says her father died Saturday morning of heart failure at his home in Beverly Hills, California.
Hall co-created “Let’s Make a Deal,’’ which debuted on NBC in 1963 and became a TV staple for decades.
Contestants chosen from the studio audience wore outlandish costumes to attract Hall’s attention. The game involved swapping prize items for others hidden behind doors, curtains or in boxes, leading to the famous question: “Do you want Door No. 1, No. 2 or No. 3?’’
His daughter says Hall, who was born in Canada, enjoyed his fame and never turned down an autograph or a chance to use his name to help others.
She estimates he raised nearly $1 billion for charity over his lifetime.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — Anyone searching for an opportunity to play their stringed instrument without adhering to the restrictions of being in a band, need look no further than the open community “Megaband Jam.”
“The Albuquerque Megaband” is an open community band which provides an opportunity for musicians to get together and play acoustic string band music. Megaband practices are held on the second Saturday of each month from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Apple Mountain Music (10301 Comanche Rd. NE). The Megaband also meets at the Winning Coffee Co. (111 Harvard SE) on the fourth Sunday of the month from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The group welcomes everyone to participate.
For more information, visit their website.
Moline Police and Fire responded to The Residence Inn in Moline on April 18th for an unresponsive male.
Kyle P. Medinger, a 33-year-old East Moline resident was pronounced dead at the Genesis Hospital-Illini Campus. An autopsy revealed Medinger died from an opioid overdose.
Moline Police obtained arrest warrants for Drug-Induced Homicide for David C. Flores, a 33-year-old Rock Island resident, Ashley M. Gengler, a 31-year-old Milan resident and Ajayi M. McIntyre, a-39 year-old Rock Island resident.
David Flores, Ashley Gengler, and Ajayi McIntyre were arrested May 22nd, 2018. They all remain in the Rock Island County Jail on $250,000 bond on drug-induced homicide charges.
The case was investigated with the assistance of Quad City Metropolitan Enforcement Group, Milan Police Department, Rock Island County State’s Attorney’s Office and the Rock Island County Coroner.
More than 100 people detained in Arkansas cockfighting raid
De QUEEN, Ark. (AP) — Authorities say more than 100 people were taken into custody when dozens of law enforcement officers raided a suspected cockfighting operation in southwest Arkansas.
The bust happened in Sevier County north of De Queen, about 125 miles (201 kilometers) southwest of Little Rock. Sevier County Sheriff Robert Gentry says authorities were tipped off that a cockfight would be held at that location, and officers from multiple law enforcement agencies participated in the raid.
Shreveport, Louisiana, television station KSLA reports that those taken into custody included spectators. Authorities say more than 200 live birds were seized in the raid.
Gentry says the investigation into the cockfighting ring was an 18-month operation.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City police are asking for help locating a mom and her daughter. Myisha McFarland and her daughter Cierra were last seen in a southern area of Kansas City in a dark blue Mazda 6, with Missouri License AK0-G7N.
Police say both are considered endangered and were seen on Monday afternoon in the area of Blue Ridge Boulevard and Longview Road. Investigators don’t know where they may be headed, and are seeking to help the mom and girl once they are found, saying Myisha is going through a rough time.
If you have seen them or know where they are, please call the Crimes Against Children unit at (816) 234-5150 or 911.
One person is dead and another was injured after a two vehicle crash in Cheboygan County over the weekend.
Shortly before 5pm on Saturday, emergency crews responded to a two vehicle crash in Wilmont Township. It happened on South Straits Highway south of Allen Creek Road.
Police say that a vehicle, driven by 22 year-old Tyler Hooper of Indian River, lost control during the snowy conditions and crossed the center line into the path of a Ford pick up truck.
Hooper was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the Ford pick up, 27 year-old Veronica Gough of Mackinaw Island, suffered minor injuries. Two passengers that were with Gough were not injured.
Alcohol is not believed to be a factor in the accident, which remains under investigation.
The Barrow County Detention Center will be getting a new catwalk with roof access. The county board of commissioners on Tuesday approved a bid of $107,411 to Turner Construction to build the catwalk.
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It appears that our state's final days of debate over the state budget will have failed to engage with the most relevant data point for North Carolina's middle class: The typical worker is paid less each hour today than when the Great Recession began.
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Mercy Aigbe’s estranged husband, Larry Gentry sends their kids birthday message amid broken home
Lanre Gentry, husband of nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe has sent in advance birthday messages to his two children, Olajuwon Michael and Boluwatife Debby whose birthdays come up on June 18, 2017 regardless of the messy marital crisis with his former wife. Mr. Lanre Gentry was involved in a messy domestic violence with his wife, which …
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All parents know the excitement and joy of being able to take their children on trips to see the world. For Paddy Forbes, though, his decision to take his son overseas ended in a fine.
Forbes, father of six-year-old Tommy-Lee, didn’t take kindly to the decision to fine him, either. Instead, he responded to the notice in April 2017 with a bucket of coins and a barely detectable smirk on his face.
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It all started in February of that same year, when 49-year-old Forbes took his family, including Tommy-Lee’s mother, aunt and uncle, on a once-in-a-lifetime vacation to Egypt. It was something the working-class father wouldn’t normally be able to do.
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A man suspected of ploughing a rental van into pedestrians in Toronto has now been charged by police.
Police said they're searching for the person who shot a man at a Dallas apartment complex Sunday night.
Dallas police said they responded to a shooting call at the Oasis Apartments in the 2700 block of East Ledbetter Drive at about 10:30 p.m. and found the man with a gunshot wound on his stomach.
The victim was transported to a hospital and is expected to live.
No arrest have been made yet.
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A Hominy woman was injured Tuesday morning in an accident 3-tenths of a mile west of Timberwood Road, 2 miles west of Skiatook. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol reports 81 year-old Wanda Eileen Stark was westbound on State Highway 20. Her Ranger suffered a tire blowout. She overcorrected, went off the roadway, rolled one time, and came to rest on its wheels. The ambulance took Stark to St. John Medical Center in Tulsa where she was admitted in stable condition with arm and leg injuries.
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A Green Day demo tape—so rare the band reportedly doesn’t even recall it—has surfaced with three songs recorded between 1992-1993, after their 1991 album, Kerplunk! Reportedly recorded on a boom box, the hissy analog tape features acoustic versions of “J.A.R”, “Having A Blast”, and “Don’t Wanna Fall In Love.” According to YouTube user who posted the audio (lifted from a bit torrent site) was forgotten so long ago that the band isn’t aware of the tape’s existence.
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While J.A.R., made its way to the Billboard Hot 100 via the 1995 Angus soundtrack, and “Having A Blast” could be found on their massively successful album Dookie, “Don’t Wanna Fall In Love” was relegated at the time to the B-side of a “Geek Stink Breath” 7″ single. It was later released on the Shenanigans compilation album.
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A Nobel Peace Prize medal awarded in 1982 to a Mexican diplomat and nuclear disarmament expert will be auctioned in April. A fire broke out in Disneyland's main parking structure Monday that burned eight cars and caused seven people to be treated for smoke inhalation.
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A major incident's been declared in Wiltshire in the UK- where police think a man and a woman left critically ill may have been exposed to an unknown substance.
The pair, in their 40s, were found unconscious at a property on Saturday evening. They were taken from Amesbury to Salisbury District Hospital.
It's a few miles from where former Russian spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia Skripal were poisoned earlier this year - but nothing is linking the two at the moment.
Police say it's not yet clear if a crime's been committed.
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TOMS RIVER -- Police are searching for a 79-year-old Toms River woman after her car was found near a lake in her housing development Thursday evening.
Martha Hesse was possibly wearing a T-shirt and pajamas when she left her home on Mt. Fairweather Lane in the Holiday City development sometime before 6 p.m., Toms River police said in a statement.
She is described as 5-feet, 5-inches tall, with brown hair and brown eyes, police said.
Hesse might be "distraught" and in need of help, according to police. Officers also found her purse, wallet, cash, financial cards and cell phone.
Police searched the lake area with a watercraft and State Police provided a helicopter.
Her husband earlier reported her missing.
She is still missing as of 8:30 a.m. Friday, police said.
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When Theresa May indicated that her Brexit plan would herald Britain's departure from the European Union's single market, she explained her logic with apparent bemusement that anyone would expect otherwise. "Often people talk in terms as if somehow we are leaving the EU, but we still want to kind of keep bits of membership of the EU".
The prime minister later elaborated on this at Lancaster House, declaring that "we do not seek to hold on to bits of membership as we leave". She hasn't moved off that, telling MPs today during Prime Minister's Questions that she was "delivering and...working to deliver...a Brexit that ensures we are out of" EU arrangements like the single market.
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A Honda 450 CRF off-road motorbile has been stolen from East Barkwith.
The theft from a workshop in Panton Road took place sometime between 8.30am and 5.15pm on February 13.
The bike is unique.
Police are asking anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity or have any information to call them on 101 quoting incident number 327 of February 13.
Alternatively, call CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111..
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (AP) — Authorities have released the name of a Nebraska teenager who died in a western Iowa lake.
The Iowa Natural Resources Department identified the boy in a news release Tuesday night as 16-year-old Edgar Gregorio Loarca Garcia, who lived in Omaha.
Witnesses saw the boy disappear around 1:15 p.m. Monday beneath the water at Lake Manawa beach in Council Bluffs. He was last seen on an inner tube near the ropes that mark the end of the swimming area. His body was found about two hours later.
The apparent drowning is being investigated.
KIGALI, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Rwanda will sell a five-year Treasury bond worth 10 billion francs ($12.12 million) this month to fund infrastructure projects, the central bank said on its website.
Bids for the bond, whose coupon will be determined by the market, will be received from Aug. 21 to Aug. 23.
Rwanda has been issuing bonds as part of a plan to develop its tiny capital market and fund infrastructure projects.
The East African country wants to reduce its dependence on aid to finance its national budget. Currently, 17 percent of Rwanda's budget is financed by aid money.
The bank said the bond will be listed on the Rwandan stock market on Aug. 29 for secondary trade. ($1 = 824.9700 Rwandan francs) (Reporting by Clement Uwiringiyimana; Editing by George Obulutsa and Biju Dwarakanath)
Tokyo International Film Festival is to showcase the work of Keiichi Hara in this year's Animation Focus section. Hara worked on anime TV hits including Doraemon and Crayon Shin-chan , before switching to anime features.
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Police responded to a call for a bank robbery on Tucson's east side Saturday afternoon, according to Sgt. Pete Dugan with Tucson Police Department.
He said the suspect was armed with a gun at the U.S. Bank near Broadway and Pantano.
The suspect tied up the employees and left with money, according to Dugan.
He said nobody was hurt.
Both TPD and the FBI are investigating the crime.
Dugan said the initial 911 call came in at approximately 4:00 p.m. Saturday.
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Trevor Noah, Charlize Theron and Chelsea Handler joined forces to surprise pupils at Oaklands High School in Cape Town.
Trevor, who wrapped up his comedy extravaganza last night, jetted off to the Mother City where he hooked up with pals, Charlize and Chelsea.
Trevor shared a video of them doing what he called the "African Haka".
The visit was in aid of non-profit ogranisation, Life Choices, as part of the Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project. The organisation aims to empower and invest in the youth to tackle inequality.
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A water rescue team recovered the body of Greg Wentz last Thursday
BURLEIGH COUNTY, ND — Authorities have identified a 70-year-old Bismarck man who died after falling through the ice on a creek north of the city while walking his dogs.
A water rescue team recovered the body of Greg Wentz last Thursday from Burnt Creek, which flows into the Missouri River.
The Burleigh County Sheriff’s Office says all evidence points to an accidental death.
Craig Heimer, right, arrives for his preliminary hearing on charges related to the hazing death of Timothy Piazza at Penn State's Beta Theta Pi fraternity at the Centre County Courthouse in Bellefonte, Pa., Monday, June 12, 2017. less Craig Heimer, right, arrives for his preliminary hearing on charges related to the hazing death of Timothy Piazza at Penn State's Beta Theta Pi fraternity at the Centre County Courthouse in Bellefonte, Pa., ... more Ryan McCann, arrives for his preliminary hearing on charges related to the hazing death of Timothy Piazza at Penn State's Beta Theta Pi fraternity at the Centre County Courthouse in Bellefonte, Pa., Monday, June 12, 2017.
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Avenue recruits two high-profile contributing editors Michael Gross is padding the staff of Avenue with two high-profile contributing editors. Anthony Haden-Guest, the well-known British journalist and raconteur about town, will ­contribute a weekly cartoon to the...
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Robyn Sue Clayman, age 58, of Marion passed away on Tuesday, April 24, 2018, at 7:20 PM in the Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus. She was born in Columbus, Ohio on July 7, 1959 to the late Albert and Helene (Ruben) Clayman. Robyn was employed at Marca Industries until her retirement.
A graveside service will be held in the Grand Prairie Cemetery on Friday, June 1, 2018, at 11:00 AM conducted by Rev. Nathan McBeth. The Boyd-Born Funeral will be handling arrangements.
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THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Dutch police say they shot and wounded a man who was standing on the balcony of a residential apartment block and reportedly was waving an axe and shouting “Allahu akbar.”
In a series of tweets, Rotterdam police say the shooting happened early Wednesday afternoon in Schiedam when police tried unsuccessfully to calm the man. When an arrest team entered the apartment, the man attempted to attack them and injured a police dog.
Police say they are investigating the man’s background. His identity was not released.
The confrontation came a day after a man in Belgium attacked and killed two female police officers and fatally shot a passer-by.
Thursday on MSNBC’s “Hardball,” host Chris Matthews said Republicans were “fanatics” on guns and that they even supported private ownership of tanks.
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Matthews said, “The Republican platform protects magazines. It protects AR-15s. It protects everything that is even discussed. They haven’t gotten to this bump thing yet, this thing that changes the gun into an automatic. But they clearly when they hear something’s coming their way, they put it in their platform and say, ‘Leave it alone.’ They are fanatics. The Republican Party as a party is a fanatic party on guns.”
He added, “Well you know what the Republican’s says in their platform that the right to bear arms precedes the Constitution. It’s a God-given sort of theological right. They treat this like religion. I don’t know how to explain it. It’s a religious, essential notion to them that everybody should have any kind of gun they want, any—a bazooka, a tank. They never put a limit on it, ever.”
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At least 17 people have died in the Grenfell Tower fire, although the death toll is still expected to rise, emergency services have said.
Specialist urban search and rescue teams are being brought in to make the 24-storey tower block safe in north Kensington to allow firefighters and the police to carry out investigations, following the devastating blaze that started in the early hours of Wednesday.
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Search dogs will also be used to help locate the missing in the wreckage.
Commander Stuart Cundy, of the Metropolitan Police, said: ‘Sadly I can confirm that the number of people who have died is now 17.
‘We do believe that that number will sadly increase.’
Detective Chief Inspector Matt Bonner has been appointed to lead the investigation, he added.
London Fire Commissioner Dany Cotton said: ‘This will be a detailed fingertip search.
‘Obviously this will be a very slow and painstaking process.’
Inter welcome Crotone to the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza in the hope of ending their three match winless streak at home.
Should that not be motivation enough, if the Nerazzurri don’t beat Crotone, they will equal their longest winless streak in Serie A history.
Goals may prove difficult as, coupled with the fact that topscorer Mauro Icardi will not play in the match, over the last seven matchdays, Inter have recorded a five percent shot conversion rate – it was 17 percent over their previous 15 Serie A fixtures.
Inter: Handanovic; D’Ambrosio, Skriniar, Miranda, Dalbert; Vecino, B.Valero, Brozovic; Candreva, Eder, Perisic
Crotone: Cordaz; Faraoni, Ceccherini, Capuano, Martella; Barberis, Mandragora, Benali; Ricci, Trotta, Nalini
Authorities in Midland say as more oil workers flock to the area they're seeing a rise in an unusual crime. "There's more people moving into the area and we are getting more thieves," said Midland County Sheriff Gary Painter.
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The first runners have officially crossed the finish line in the 49th annual AJC Peachtree Road Race!
The Peachtree is one of Atlanta’s premiere Fourth of July traditions as 60,000 runners and walkers of all ages wake up early, lace up their shoes, and hit the pavement. This year, the race started at 7 a.m. which is 30 minutes earlier than years past to help with the hot morning temperatures.
The 11Alive team was out in full force to bring you the latest developments and fun moments from the race organizers call "the world's largest running party."
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SINGAPORE - A new bus service, 944, will ply the roads in Bukit Batok from Aug 27, serving residents at new houses in Bukit Batok West.
Bus service 944 will connect commuters between Bukit Batok Bus Interchange and MRT Station to Bukit Batok West Avenue 6 and Bukit Batok Road, the Land Transport Authority and SMRT Buses said in a statement on Monday.
The buses on the service will stop by key amenities such as Bukit Batok Polyclinic and West Mall and operate from 5.30am to 1am daily, including public holidays.
Bus service 944 is the 76th service to be introduced under the Bus Service Enhancement Programme, which aims to launch 80 new bus services between 2012 and 2017.
The billion-dollar Bus Service Enhancement Programme was started in 2012 to expand the public bus fleet by about 35 per cent to reduce waiting times and congestion.
DETROIT — A Detroit-area doctor charged with performing genital mutilation on two 7-year-old girls is denying the allegations, saying it was a religious practice for families in a Muslim sect.
A lawyer for Dr. Jumana Nagarwala told a judge Monday that the doctor agrees that genital mutilation is inappropriate. Attorney Shannon Smith says Nagarwala removed mucous from two Minnesota girls in February and then handed the gauze to the family for burial.
Smith says Nagarwala is a member of the Dawoodi Bohra community, a Muslim sect concentrated mostly in India. The group has a mosque in suburban Detroit.
AUSTINTOWN, Ohio (WYTV) – Austintown police are looking for a woman, reported missing at 2 p.m. Tuesday.
Carolyn Bardash, 75, drives a gray 2016 Subaru, Ohio registration (GJU-9762). Police said the model of the car is unknown, but it’s possibly an SUV.
If you see her or have information, you’re asked to contact police at 330-799-9721.
Highlanders head coach, Madinda Ndlovu, says he left captain Eric Mudzingwa out of the current Bosso squad in order to give young players a chance to feature in the Highlanders colors. (Video: Joseph Njanji)
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Unfazed, Donald made a short speech about the state of nation before turning to the day's activities. "We're going to come out and join you, enjoy your company for a roll—a great Easter Egg Roll. I don't know if we're going to be successful, but I know a lot of people, they're going to be successful," the President said. "I've seen those kids, and they're highly, highly competitive."
Donald also promised to "sign some cards" for the troops.
Then, it was Melania's turn to address the attendees.
"This is the first time that my husband and I hosting this wonderful tradition, and it's great that you are all with us today," Melania shared. "I hope you have a great time with many activities."
SEABROOK, Texas - A woman’s body was found Tuesday at Clear Lake Park in southeast Harris County.
Harris County deputies only identified the victim as a 25-year-old African-American woman.
Deputies said homicide detectives were called to the scene.
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Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari wrote a piece in the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) today, an extract of which is here under:
“There's a straightforward way to help prevent the next financial crisis, fix the too-big-to-fail problem, and still relax regulations on community lenders: increase capital requirements for the largest banks.”
“In November, the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, which I lead, announced a draft proposal to do precisely that. Our plan would increase capital requirements on the biggest banks-those with assets over $250 billion-to at least 23.5%. It would reduce the risk of a taxpayer bailout to less than 10% over the next century.”
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SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – Police investigating a shooting that left a man dead late Tuesday night.
It happened just before 11:30 p.m. on Fell Street and Harris Avenue in the Del Paso Heights neighborhood.
Officers found one man with a gunshot wound.
The man was soon pronounced dead at the scene. His identity has not been released at this point.
Investigators are working to determine a suspect and motive.
(WVTM/NBC News) A University of Alabama student is making good on a Twitter promise.
Kelsey Hall posted a picture of herself in a Christmas tree costume, saying she would wear the outfit for the remainder of the semester if she received 1,000 retweets.
She quickly received 30,000.
As promised, she has been wearing the festive piece, but says all the attention is kind of getting to her.
“It’s been a little stressful,” Hall says. “You know, having everyone like tagging me in things and calling me. And people wanting interviews and stuff.”
After this experience, Hall says she will probably think long and hard about posting any more challenges to social media.
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LEXINGTON, KY (WAVE) - After being in business since 1950, Kennedy Book Store in Lexington is permanently closing its doors.
The bookstore has been a fixture for University of Kentucky students at the corner of S. Limestone and Winslow.
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An email was sent out by the store Sunday night saying December 22 would be their last day of business.
The Kennedy family sold the location to investment partners last year.
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Evening light illuminates actors as they rehearse a scene in the billiards room of the Conrad Mansion in preparation for the Death by Chocolate murder mystery event. Beacon File Photo
When: Friday, April 27, and Saturday, April 28, at 7 p.m.
Where: Conrad Mansion Museum in Kalispell
More info: www.conradmansion.com
A murder takes place at Conrad Mansion Museum. Guests watch performers play out the mystery and then help solve it. Heavy hors d’ oeuvres, lots of chocolate and drinks are served before the play. There are also raffle items, music and dancing after the play. Age 21 and up. Regular tickets $60 per person and VIP tickets are $100 per person.
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CHICAGO (AP) – A federal judge has dismissed an Illinois man’s lawsuit targeting L.L. Bean’s new return policy.
The judge ruled Victor Bondi failed to establish he’d suffered a loss or was dissatisfied with the boots he bought last year before the Maine-based outdoor retailer announced it was shifting to a one-year limit for returns of most purchases instead of the old open-ended satisfaction guarantee.
The company says items bought before Feb. 9, 2018, are not subject to the revised policy so long as there’s proof of purchase.
Bondi’s lawsuit sought class action status. His lawyers didn’t immediately return a message seeking comment Tuesday.
L.L. Bean spokeswoman Carolyn Beem says the judge’s June 28 ruling confirmed the lawsuit was without merit and misstated company policies. She says Bondi was never denied a refund so he had no grounds to sue.
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AMSTERDAM Akzo Nobel (AKZO.AS) said it had reported one of its own biggest shareholders, Elliott Advisors, and its suitor PPG Industries (PPG.N) to regulators for possibly sharing "sensitive" information about shareholders' intentions to call an extraordinary meeting to replace Chairman Antony Burgmans.
It was not clear what rules, if any, the shareholder and PPG might have violated.
Neither Elliott nor PPG has access to non-public information about Akzo, said Leslie McGibbon, a spokesman for the Dutch paint maker. But since PPG's 24.6 billion euro cash-and-share proposal to take over Akzo, which Akzo's board rejected on March 22, movements in the company's share prices have been linked to varying hopes and fears the PPG bid may succeed or fail.
Elliott Advisors, which holds a 3.25 percent stake in Akzo, said it would respond to Akzo's allegations soon. PPG could not be reached for comment overnight in the United States.
(Reporting by Toby Sterling; Editing by Himani Sarkar)
Entering a month the Knicks have deemed season-defining, Jeff Hornacek indicated there's a new standard for his veterans: play hard or somebody will do it for you. The coach's inspiration for his effort message to the media was Saturday's defeat to the Rockets, a hard-fought game that the Knicks attempted without Kristaps Porzingis, Courtney Lee and, for the entire second half, Carmelo Anthony.
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The World Darts Championship final was absolutely wild on Monday. Gary Anderson hit his 65th 180 to set a new record for 180s in a tournament, but was topped by Michael van Gerwen, whose cold-blooded finish helped put him over the top.
During the final stages though, some idiot ran on stage and grabbed the trophy, raising it up for all to see. He was booed.
Van Gerwen eventually hoisted the trophy, though it had some fingerprints on it already.
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A St. Thomas woman is facing a weapons charge after police say she was carrying a dagger on Balaclava Street Friday.
Poice arrested the 41-year-old woman for carrying a concealed weapon.
The woman was also found to have suspected methamphetamine in her possession and to be in breach of numerous court imposed conditions, police say.
She is facing several other warrants from surrounding police agencies that will be processed once she has completed court in St. Thomas, they say.
Cardiology World 2018 to be held at Amsterdam, Netherlands during November 5-6, 2018. This International Heart Conference will bring together world-class cardiovascular researchers, cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, professors and scientists to discuss strategies for Cardiology. Cardiology Conference invites you to attend the 28th Annual Congress on Cardiology and Heart Diseases 2018 is designed to provide diverse and current education that will keep medical professionals abreast of the issues affecting the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases. Undoubtedly the participant at this Cardiology congress will be able to exchange with the best experts in the specialty and will return home with extensive knowledge
FILE - In this April 17, 2018, file photo, Australian missionary Sister Patricia Fox gestures as she is interviewed by reporters after she was released from custody at the Bureau of Immigration in Manila, Philippines. The Philippines on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 cancelled Fox's missionary visa for engaging in political activity and gave her 30 days to leave the country. Aaron Favila, File AP Photo
Kodaline have released the name of the song that they wrote for a Kilkenny teenager who passed away after one of their concerts.
Ciara Lawlor was 17 when she took ill at their Marlay Park gig in 2016. She had underlying heart problems.
Her mother, Eimear, says the group’s been hugely supportive to her family and last year they came to the house and gave them a CD with the song ‘Angel’ on it asking permission to use it on their album.
Eimear’s been telling KCLR News that the track title has a special meaning for the family as they have a sketch in the hallway of Ciara when she was just 8 years old wearing a T-shirt with an Angel on it.
It is the 3rd song on their new album ‘Politics of Living’.
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Justice Neil Gorsuch didn’t wait long to start making his presence felt at the U.S. Supreme Court. Hearing arguments in his first case Monday – a procedural dispute involving the rights of federal employees who lose their jobs – Gorsuch waited only 10 minutes before unleashing a barrage of questions and suggesting both sides in the ...
Wilfrieda Florence Gillins, 93, of Tuscola, passed away at 6:35 p.m. Sunday, May 13, 2018 at the Tuscola Health Care Center, Tuscola.
She will be cremated with her ashes buried next to her husband in the Villa Grove Cemetery. A memorial service is planned for later this summer.
Online condolences may be shared with the family via hilligossshraderfh.com.
Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 705 South Main Street, Tuscola, is assisting the family with arrangements.
On March 16, 2018, the crime thriller "7 Days in Entebbe" starring Daniel Brühl and Rosamund Pike debuts in theaters. The movie is based on the true story of a 1976 airplane hijacking and the bold rescue mission that followed. While we're excited for the film's release, we couldn't help but notice how different Rosamund looks for the role. The glamorous, lithe blonde takes on a mousy appearance in the film -- think minimal makeup and darker hair -- to play Brigitte Kuhlmann, one of the terrorists who takes the plane hostage. In honor of Rosamund's complete makeunder, Wonderwall.com is taking a look at all the celebs who went from hot to not for a movie role. Keep reading for more...
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A 117-year-old Jamaican woman is believed to have just become the world's oldest living person.
Violet Brown, who spent much of her life cutting sugarcane in the fields around her home in western Jamaica, celebrated her birthday last month.
She is now thought to be the world's oldest after Emma Morano - born in November 1899 - died on Saturday.
Ms Brown, born in March 1900, believes her longevity is down to working hard and regular church-attendance.
She said: "This is what God has given me, so I have to take it - a long life.
"I've done nearly everything at the church. I spent all my time in the church. I like to sing. I spent all my time in the church from a child to right up (to today)."
The Oregonian's Jamie Goldberg and Timbers.com's Richard Farley bring you the latest edition of their weekly Portland Timbers and Thorns podcast, Soccer Made in Portland.
In this week's edition, Jamie and Richard touch on a host of topics, including:
* The Timbers' recording their sixth-straight win with a victory over the Colorado Rapids and whether Portland can keep its winning streak alive.
* Whether Julio Cascante or Bill Tuiloma is capable of producing a lockdown performance while Liam Ridgewell is sidelined with injury.
* How the absences of David Guzman and Andy Polo during the World Cup will impact the Timbers.
* Whether the Thorns can get a result against the first-place North Carolina Courage Wednesday.
* Predictions: Thorns vs. North Carolina Courage; Timbers vs. LA Galaxy.
* Plus, Jamie and Richard answer questions from listeners.
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Firefighters discovered a body outside the burning home at 50 Aino Beach Rd. on Tuesday morning.
The body has been sent to the Centre for Forensic Sciences in Toronto, where a post-mortem will be performed to determine the identity of the victim and cause of death.
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Until then, the police will maintain a presence at the scene. Police have released the scene to the south, where an abandoned car had been discovered the same day.
READ MORE: Home that caught fire in southeast Calgary has history of complaints from neighbours
People from the neighbourhood whom CHEX News spoke to said that there were two units in the home on Aino Beach Road, and that added police were frequently called to the address for noise complaints.
Sirens for Total Defence Day (The New Paper, yesterday): We reported the "Important Message" signal would sound via the islandwide network of Public Warning System sirens yesterday. This is incorrect. It will sound today at 6.20pm to mark Total Defence Day.
EXCLUSIVE: Not a care in the world! Freewheeling United Airlines CEO Oscar Munoz cycles near his $6 million Florida beach house as mistreated passengers pile on and company stock implodes United Airlines has been under fire since videos revealed a bloodied Dr. David Dao getting dragged from his seat on a flight from Chicago Munoz bought the beachfront property in Ponte Vedra Beach in 2011 for $3 million, leveled the existing house and built a new 10,000-square-foot home While he promised far-reaching reforms, Munoz appeared to do little work as he rode his bike along the beach and visited with a friend on Millionaires' Row But the onslught of complaints continues as a couple on their way to their wedding in Costa Rica say they were booted from a flight when they moved seats With United Airlines reeling from viral videos showing a bloodied and screaming passenger getting dragged and ... (more)
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Step One: For starters, the administration needs to keep its public open-door policy open to both states—with caveats. The world would be a better place if these powers practiced peaceful co-existence, but not on terms that undermine America’s position in the world. When Trump makes conciliatory gestures to either Moscow or Beijing, he is not offering them concessions, he is offering them an off-ramp—better relations—if they stop impinging on U.S. interests. There is nothing wrong as a matter of policy with keeping the offer of an off-ramp on the table.
The annual Taste of Aliso Niguel on Saturday, April 28 will feature delectable tastes from 30 local restaurants; live music from ’80s tribute band The Reflexx, beer and wine tasting and more than 300 silent auction items. The fun goes from 6-11 p.m. at Laguna Design Center, 23811 Aliso Creek Road.
Open to adults 21 and older, this community event by the Parents For Aliso Niguel is the largest fundraiser for Aliso Niguel High School. Tickets are $35 at eventbrite.com/e/taste-of-aliso-niguel-tickets-43410531067.
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What: Taste of Aliso Niguel
When: Saturday, April 28
Where: Design Center, 23811 Aliso Creek Road, Laguna Niguel
Cost: $35
Event time: 8pm-11pm
Enjoy "The Best of The British Invasion" era music performed by The Ricochettes.
Price: $5
Former Chairman of Myanmar’s ruling party, the National League for Democracy (NLD), U Aung Shwe, passed away at Yangon’s Victoria Hospital on Sunday night, the media reported on Monday.
U Aung Shwe, 99, died of old. He was hospitalised on Sunday, Xinhua news agency reported.
He was a member of the Central Executive Committee when NLD was first formed along with co-founders Aung San Suu Kyi, U Tin Oo and U Kyi Maung in late 1988.
He served as the party chairman since 1991 until 2010 before he was replaced by Aung San Suu Kyi.
President U Htin Kyaw, Vice President U Henry Van Thio and Speaker of the House of Representative U Win Myint visited him at the hospital.
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Tom Ford's Soleil Blanc and Vert D'Encens were the stars of the luxury categories at the Fragrance Foundation Awards Wednesday night.
Soleil Blanc took home Fragrance of the Year in the Women's Luxury division, and Vert D'Encens won Fragrance of the Year for the Men's Luxury category.
More recyclables are being rejected in California and sent back to the landfill. Nevada County Solid Waste Manager, David Garcia, says China, which takes about 60-percent of all U-S materials, is getting pickier about cleanliness…
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Garcia says mixed paper containers are being rejected the most. In general, plastics labeled with numbers three through seven don’t have markets for them. He says many people may actually be over-recycling. He says many also have small garbage containers that fill up fast, with the overflow being put in recycling containers. He says the county plans to provide more information regarding the do’s and don’t’s…
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Garcia says there are also too many batteries being tossed in the blue toters. He says more U-S recycling markets, so not as much material has to be sent overseas. Nevada County’s current recycling rate is 53-percent.
Markkanen (back) has been ruled out for Friday's preseason game against the Bucks, K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Markkanen was considered doubtful to play earlier in the week, so his absence doesn't come as a surprise. The rookie has now failed to play in the Bulls' first three preseason games, but he's been able to put in some contact work in practice, so it looks like a return for Sunday's contest against New Orleans is possible.
HARTFORD, Conn. — A federal appeals court has been asked to allow a class-action lawsuit against the Veterans Affairs Department by veterans who say they became ill from radiation exposure after responding to a 1966 accident involving U.S. hydrogen bombs in Spain.
Yale Law School students in Connecticut filed the request Monday with the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims on behalf of veterans who sought disability benefits from the VA but were denied.
The students represent Air Force veteran Victor Skaar, of Nixa, Missouri, and want to expand the lawsuit to include other veterans.
VA officials did not immediately return messages Monday.
Lebanon, Government of -- Moody's: Lebanese banking system outlook is stable reflecting modest economic pick-up and continued deposit inflows
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — Prosecutors say a South Carolina man with no criminal record before he beat his neighbor to death with a metal pipe has been sentenced to 40 years in prison.
Solicitor Barry Barnette said 29-year-old Joshua Ellis pleaded guilty Tuesday to murder and armed robbery.
Barnette says Ellis left 67-year-old Boyce Pye’s house in Boiling Springs in his truck after beating him. The pipe with Pye’s blood was found inside the truck.
Barnette said in a statement that Ellis says he killed Pye in self-defense after an argument. The prosecutor says no evidence supported that story.
Barnette says the walls and ceiling of Pye’s bedroom were covered with blood when his body was found in June.
Toymaker Mattel Inc. is warning that its holiday sales are being hurt by the struggles of some of its key brands and by retailers tightening their inventories.
The outlook, made in a regulatory filing Monday, comes two weeks before Christmas and marks the latest in a string of challenges for the nation's largest toy retailer.
Mattel's brands include Barbie, Hot Wheels and Fisher-Price. It says it expects its gross sales for the full year to decline in the at least mid-to-high single percentage range compared to last year.
The company based in El Segundo, California, has struggled with children's increasing penchant toward technology.
I've considered planning entire vacations just to see certain animals. Though my number one boo will always be the manatee, penguins are a close runner-up. The slick, sometimes furry flightless birds are native to more places than you may think. Antarctica, home to the largest species of penguins, the Emperor, is a safe bet to see some pudgy penguins. Then again . . . not all of us love those Arctic temps. For those of us who are more tropically inclined — or at least those of us who want options that aren't below zero degrees — here are all the countries where you can see penguins!
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Here are all the updates from the commodity space. The decline in equities is something that seems to be bothering commodity as an asset class as well. So the decline that has come in for crude oil has come in from there.
Two people were displaced after an overnight house fire in Columbia.
Columbia firefighters responded to the blaze on the 5000 block of Colonial Drive around 3:30 a.m. Sunday morning.
The fire went through the roof but fortunately, no injuries were reported.
Officials say the fire caused about $250,000 in damages.
The fire remains under investigation by the Columbia Fire Department.
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Punta Gorda Airport kicked off their program Monday. The Sarasota Herald-Tribune reports it's one of about 20 airports nationwide partnering with therapy dogs.
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More than 250 foreign guests and ambassadors from 40 countries have been invited to take part in 'Mashhad 2017' cultural event on January 24, 2017.
Announcing this, Director General of Khorasan Razavi province's Culture and Islamic Guidance Department Saeed Sarabi said that 14 ministers from Islamic countries as well as 20 dignitaries including former ministers and officials in addition to mayors of major cities have been invited to the ceremony.
He said around 150 cultural figures, media managers and directors from different ministries are among the domestic participants.
The official predicted that some 120 Islamic figures will take part in the cultural event.
Mashhad was selected as Asian cultural capital of the Islamic World in 2017 by the Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization on Sunday.
Snapchat co-founders Evan Spiegel, left, and Bobby Murphy have largely built their company in Los Angeles, but little of the capital they used along the way came from Southern California. Snapchat co-founders Evan Spiegel, left, and Bobby Murphy have largely built their company in Los Angeles, but little of the capital they used along the way came from Southern California.
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FINAL: @DHSAthletics 29, Smoky Hill 14. The Spartans win their league opener behind a defense that allowed just one score and two rushing TDs from Julian Cooks. #COpreps
Carriers worldwide have gradually added better security, but SS7 does not have any way to verify that carriers sending data requests are who they claim to be. The firewalls increasingly installed by carriers, meanwhile, protect their own customers but typically not people who are roaming on the network, said Engel, the German researcher who first reported the security and privacy risks of SS7.
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (WDTN) — A car ran off the road and into a pond in Springfield on Tuesday morning.
Police responded to a call around 7:50 a.m. on Tuesday about a car in a pond in the 1500 block of Snyder Park Road.
According to police, the car is completely submerged.
Early reports indicate a woman was driving the car. She was able to get out of the vehicle.
The crash is under investigation.
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OSWEGO, N.Y. -- A man was hospitalized Saturday morning after escaping his sinking car in Wright's Landing, according to the Oswego County Fire Department.
The man had driven his white Volkswagen approximately 100 yards onto the Lake Ontario ice before 5 a.m., the fire department said. He was able to get himself out of the water and was eventually transported to a hospital, according to the fire department.
His Volkswagen was pulled from the ice Saturday night, the fire department said.
The Oswego County Fire Department reminded people to "stay clear" of the water edge and ice near Lake Ontario and the Oswego River because fluctuations in the temperature have made the ice thin and unsafe.
April 24 (Reuters) - Sungrow Power Supply Co Ltd :
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ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The mother of a Texas man whom police fatally shot last year says sheriff's deputies recently turned up at her mother's home to serve a warrant for the dead man's arrest.
Dee Crane told The Associated Press Wednesday that Tarrant County deputies came to the house in Arlington this month, upsetting her family "all over again."
Sheriff's office spokesman David McClelland hasn't responded to messages seeking comment.
Tavis Crane, a black 23-year-old, was killed in February 2017. Authorities say he ran over an Arlington police officer while attempting to flee a traffic stop.
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Another officer, Craig Roper, fatally shot Crane in his car. Both officers are white.
Crane's two-year-old daughter and two friends were also in the car. They were not hurt.
A grand jury took no action against Roper.
SANDRINGHAM:- Britain’s Queen Elizabeth missed a New Year’s Day church service on Sunday due to a heavy cold, Buckingham Palace said, a week after the 90-year-old monarch missed a Christmas Day service for the first time in decades. The world’s longest-reigning monarch, who became unwell before Christmas, stayed indoors at her Sandringham country estate in Norfolk, eastern England, while other members of the royal family attended the service. “The Queen does not yet feel ready to attend church as she is still recuperating from a heavy cold,” Buckingham Palace said in a statement.
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SAO PAULO, July 4 (Reuters) - Brazilian state-run oil company Petroleo Brasileiro SA said on Wednesday it has signed a letter of intent with China National Petroleum Corp (CNPC), advancing negotiations regarding a strategic partnership.
The potential partnership includes the conclusion of construction at the Comperj refinery and CNPC’s “participation” in the Marlim oil field, Petrobras said in a securities filing, without offering additional details. It added that the implementation of the partnership depended on the success of final negotiations.
In April, Reuters reported that talks between CNPC and Petrobras were maturing, with CNPC likely to invest in Comperj and take a stake in oil fields in the Campos Basin, where Marlim is located. (Reporting by Gram Slattery Editing by Chizu Nomiyama and Frances Kerry)
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Police in New Jersey say they had to coax a German shepherd on a busy interstate to leave a dead pit bull that it was found lying next to.
New Jersey state police said that troopers responded Thursday morning to a report of two dogs on the shoulder of Interstate 280 in Newark.
The troopers say the pit bull was dead when they arrived. They say the German shepherd didn’t want to leave its side, but they were able to coax it into a trooper’s car.
Authorities say neither dog was wearing a collar or any identification. The German shepherd was given to a dog rescue.
It wasn’t clear how the dog died. The case remains under investigation.
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Dailly bowling club recently held a night of celebration. The club congratulated the winners of their much sought after trophies as well as celebrating another successful year of bowling for the club.
Winner of the Gents championship was Joey MacIllraith and Marion McWhirter secured the ladies championship trophy.
The winter season now welcomes the carpet bowls on a Friday night at the club, members old and new always welcome.
Aug 12 (Gracenote) - Results and standings from the Croatian championship matches on Saturday Saturday, August 12 Inter Zapresic 2 Istra 1961 2 NK Lokomotiva 2 Osijek 3 Friday, August 11 Hajduk Split 1 Slaven Belupo Koprivnica 0 Rijeka 0 Dinamo Zagreb 2 Standings P W D L F A Pts 1 Dinamo Zagreb 5 4 1 0 12 2 13 ------------------------- 2 Hajduk Split 5 3 1 1 9 7 10 3 Rijeka 5 3 0 2 8 4 9 ------------------------- 4 Osijek 5 2 3 0 7 5 9 ------------------------- 5 Slaven Belupo Koprivnica 5 3 0 2 4 4 9 6 Inter Zapresic 5 2 2 1 9 6 8 7 NK Lokomotiva 5 1 1 3 6 9 4 8 Istra 1961 5 0 2 3 4 9 2 ------------------------- 9 NK Rudes 4 0 2 2 3 8 2 ------------------------- 10 HNK Cibalia 4 0 0 4 3 11 0 1: Champions League preliminary round 2-3: Europa League preliminary round 4: Europa League depending on domestic cup 9: Relegation play-off 10: Relegation Next Fixtures (GMT): Sunday, August 13 HNK Cibalia v NK Rudes (1700)
New York a The telecom industry's lobbying muscle pushed a consumer privacy measure to a swift death in Congress. Republicans struck down Obama-era rules that would have imposed tight restrictions on what broadband companies such as Verizon, AT&T and Comcast could do with their customers' personal data.
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Kyrie Irving has one of the deadliest crossovers in the NBA. Just ask Lance Stephenson:
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Kiara Glenn and Nokoia White combined for 13 points, and Ennis staved off a late rally by Bryan to post a 71-69 first found bi-district playoff victory Monday in Madisonville.
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Kabul: According to the information given by the official, minimum of 25 Taliban militants lost their lives while as many as 10 got wounded as fighting for the control of Mirza Olang district in Afghanistan continued on Monday.
“Some strategic areas have been re-taken in Mirza Olang and mop-up operations backed by air fire continue,” military official said.
According to the official, Taliban district chief Mawlavi Amrullah was among those killed.
Both the Taliban and the Islamic State in a coordinated operation last week overran Mirza Olang district, killing over 50 civilians and forcing hundreds to flee their houses for safer places.
Meanwhile, 19 militants were killed and eight injured when government aircraft targeted Taliban hideouts in Aqcha district.
Taliban militants who have intensified activities and gained ground in Jawzjan and neighbouring Faryab and Saripul provinces are yet to comment on the situation in the region.
Most Americans will experience back pain. Billions are spent on direct and indirect costs of back pain. Many undergo surgery. More women have back pain than men, and most who suffer from back pain have sedentary jobs/lifestyles. Office workers are an example. ASC addresses our approach to helping sufferers alleviate back and other pain, with demonstration of pain relieving exercises.
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GENEVA (Reuters) - The United Nations appealed on Monday for urgent supplies and funding to help Syrians caught in war zones, saying they were “tired, hungry, traumatized and afraid”.
A Kurdish elderly man walks with a cane at a damaged site in Afrin, Syria March 19, 2018. REUTERS/Khalil Ashawi
“The U.N. in Syria is urgently appealing for help to stem the catastrophic situation for tens of thousands of people from east Ghouta and Afrin,” the U.N. humanitarian office in Damascus said in a statement.
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Vince McMahon took Donald Trump all the way back to 2007 Tuesday ... when the WWE honcho's family posed with the prez -- and busted out a pic of their famous "Hair Vs. Hair" match!
Of course, Vince -- along with his son Shane, daughter Stephanie, and son-in-law Triple H -- were all at the White House to celebrate Linda McMahon's confirmation as Small Business Administration chief.
One of Vince's granddaughters held up a pic from the famous WrestleMania 23 event -- when Vince let Trump chop off his mane in the center of the ring.
By the way, Trump hit Vince with a pretty impressive flying clothesline during that match.
On September 22 Carson Pforsich, a senior at Analy High School and a member of the Analy Varsity Football Team was involved in a diving accident in Bodega Bay and is currently paralyzed. Teams around the county showed their support for Carson in a variety of ways prior to their games on Friday. The Rancho Cotate football team had an away game at Casa Grande High School and during the National Anthem the teams formed the number 13 and afterwards joined together for a photo holding a sign that said #Pforsichstrong13. In addition to creating a #13, Rancho had the #13 placed on all the varsity helmets and it will stay there for the remainder of the season. A gofundme account has been set up to help with medical expenses to help Carson, https://www.gofundme.com/carson-pforsich-rehab-fund.
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Seattle police and SWAT are blocking a Capitol Hill street to barricade in a domestic-violence suspect.
Seattle police blocked off a section of Belmont Avenue on Capitol Hill on Wednesday after a domestic-violence suspect, identified as a King County Sheriff’s deputy, barricaded himself in a building, Seattle Police Department spokesman Patrick Michaud said.
A SWAT team and negotiators are trying to talk with the man, Michaud said, adding he didn’t know if the man was armed. Officers closed the road lined with apartments from East Howell Street on the north side to south of East Olive Street.
The suspect is a King County sheriff’s deputy who has been on paid administrative leave since March due to an ongoing internal investigation, King County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Ryan Abbott said.
The incident started at about 1:30 a.m. Wednesday, Michaud said.
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Houston Astros relief pitcher Luke Gregerson reacts after giving up a home run to Texas Rangers Rougned Odor during the eighth inning of an MLB game at Minute Maid Park, Tuesday June, 13, 2017. Houston Astros relief pitcher Luke Gregerson reacts after giving up a home run to Texas Rangers Rougned Odor during the eighth inning of an MLB game at Minute Maid Park, Tuesday June, 13, 2017.
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× Harassment claims target 4 Missouri lawmakers
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) _ Records obtained by The Associated Press show the Missouri House has dealt with six formal sexual harassment complaints over the past two years, including four involving lawmakers.
Those complaints against lawmakers cost more than $22,000 in external legal fees to investigate.
The records do not contain the names of the lawmakers, nor the specific reasons why no action was taken against them.
The number of sexual harassment complaints is twice as many as the House had received in the nearly two years before the chamber strengthened its sexual harassment policies in November 2015.
House Speaker Todd Richardson said he hopes the higher figures reflect an atmosphere were problems that once may have gone unresolved are now reported and investigated quickly.
Four Northeast Ohio players will take on Riviera and Bel Air Country Clubs for 36-holes of stroke play starting today, looking to qualify for match play the U.S. Amateur Championship in Los Angeles:
Jules Blakely Westlake, Ohio – 8:13 a.m.*-Bel-Air
Will Kurtz Hudson, Ohio – 12:25 p.m.*-Riviera
Ian Holt Stow, Ohio – 1:18 p.m.*-Bel-Air
Zach Mandry Solon, Ohio – 2:00 p.m.*-Riviera
The Wichita Falls Police Department is looking for this week's Manhunt Monday suspect.
Deonte Greer, 19, is wanted for Aggravated Robbery. Greer stands six feet tall and weighs 250 pounds.
If you know where he is you are being asked to call Crime Stoppers at (940) 322-9888. You never have to give your name.
If your tip helps lead to an arrest it could earn you a $500 cash reward.
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On Tuesday, Makwala told the BBC he had been ready to race and was fit and well for the 400 metres final later in the day. Shortly afterwards, the IAAF withdrew him from that race as well. Makwala still went to the stadium on Tuesday but when he...more
On Tuesday, Makwala told the BBC he had been ready to race and was fit and well for the 400 metres final later in the day. Shortly afterwards, the IAAF withdrew him from that race as well. Makwala still went to the stadium on Tuesday but when he attempted to go through the dedicated athletes' entrance an official and security personnel barred his way and he was led away. REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch
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BOSTON (AP) — Federal fishing regulators say a species of food fish caught by U.S. fishermen in the Atlantic Ocean has become overfished.
The National Marine Fisheries Service says red hake have become overfished in its southern Georges Bank and mid-Atlantic stocks. The service has informed the New England Fishery Management Council that it needs to craft a plan to end the overfishing and rebuild the stock.
Red hake is a species of whitefish that has been brought to land from Maine to North Carolina over the years. The catch has fallen from more than 3.6 million pounds in 2001 to about 1 million pounds in 2016.
Most red hake come to shore in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut and New York.
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Cycling is great exercise. But while your legs and thighs are going strong, your arms are doing nothing much. What if a bike could deliver a full-body workout, and make you a more efficient cyclist in the process? Thus, the Cardigo.
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A stainless steel 3-speeder, the Cardigo can work as both a normal bike or an upper-body exercise machine. A simple knob allows the rider to extend the front of the bike 10 inches (25 cm) forward, and to then bring it back again. In a neat piece of engineering, pushing and pulling the front of the bike can also power the bike's pedals.
Earlier in 2017, according to the Cardigo website, " inventor and founder of the company, Dan Ogden, was taking the usual cruise around the neighborhood on his bicycle. He realized he loved biking for exercise, but he wished that he could do more than just legs while spending his time riding."
There's nothing for sale yet, but a Kickstarter should be forthcoming soon.
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Parking changes are set to take place at the Westbury LIRR station as of today, to encompass the Post Avenue Bridge construction and the Northern Trust PGA Tour event happening this month.
The Post Avenue Bridge is being replaced this October. Due to some pre-construction work and demolition of the old bridge span, the west end of the commuter parking lot, on Railroad Avenue, will be closed as construction activity amps up, starting Aug. 14. A total of 89 parking spots will be affected. Officials expect that once the pre-construction operation is completed, 58 parking spaces will become available.
Also affecting parking is the Northern Trust PGA Tour event at The Glen Oaks Club in Old Westbury. The Tour will have many fans taking the LIRR to and from the golf event, between Saturday, Aug. 19 and Monday, Aug. 28. Buses will be available to transport golf fans to and from the Westbury Station and the golf course. Parking spaces at the Westbury Station will be limited.
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He loves dogs but is not yet comfortable with cats.
Stoked enjoys children and being a part of a family.
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Jack Harrison says Manchester United were not happy about his decision to leave
Harrison left Manchester United’s academy at the age of 14 to take up a scholarship in the USA.
The 20-year-old has hit the headlines in recent weeks after his performances for New York City earned him his first call up to the England Under-21s.
He’s scored 10 goals in 32 MLS appearances this season, following the four goals and seven assists he registered in his maiden campaign last term.
United were apparently disappointed to see him move to America, but Harrison admits he has no regrets.
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Several factors are in play here. The game brings Gordon Hayward back to Miami, where he visited in July before signing with the Celtics. This also will be Kelly Olynyk's first game against his former team. Plus the game comes in the middle of the Heat's six-game homestand that opens their home schedule, with a faster start needed than last season.
ARLINGTON, Va. — The Washington Capitals have acquired forward Tyler Graovac from the Minnesota Wild for a 2018 fifth-round pick.
Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan announced the trade Wednesday night. The deal gives Washington a second forward under contract for next season to satisfy the minimum exposure requirements for the upcoming Vegas Golden Knights expansion draft.
Because they have Graovac, the Capitals can protect centre Lars Eller.
Graovac has one year left on his contract at a salary-cap hit of $625,000. He played 52 games for Minnesota last season, scoring seven goals and adding two assists.
In addition to helping with the expansion draft, the 24-year-old could be a fit on cap-strapped Washington’s roster next season.
May 2 Armada Hoffler Properties Inc-
* Armada Hoffler Properties reports first quarter 2017 results
* Sees fy 2017 adjusted FFO per share $0.99 to $1.03
* Q1 adjusted FFO per share $0.26
* Q1 FFO per share $0.27
* Armada Hoffler Properties Inc sees fy 2017 total noi $73.7 million - $74.2 million
* Q1 FFO per share view $0.25 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
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* ArGEN X announces first patient dosed in phase ii proof-of-concept study of ARGX-113 for the treatment of primary immune thrombocytopenia Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
Fat Tony's New York Pizza & East Coast Eatery, located at 3120 U.S. 17 Business South, is a lifelong dream of Iannice and his grandfather, Frank Yannich. "I've spent the last year or more with this idea in my head," Iannice said in an email.
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FILE - In this July 8, 2017, file photo, U.S. President Donald Trump, left, and China's President Xi Jinping arrive for a meeting on the sidelines of the G-20 Summit in Hamburg, Germany. Trump is planning to sign an executive action asking the U.S. Trade Representative to consider investigating China for the theft of U.S. technology and intellectual property. He is taking the step even as he seeks China’s help with the ongoing crisis with North Korea. Pool Photo via AP, File Saul Loeb
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Emergency crews responded to a minor mudslide in Peachland Monday afternoon, causing some gridlock along Highway 97.
A witness says the slide at Highway 97 and Princeton Ave. was minor, largely affecting traffic due to the cleanup process, with a large puddle created in the slide.
It's not clear when the road is expected to be cleared up at this point.
Monday's slide marks the second this year, with a larger slide in January taking out a chunk of Renfrew Road. That section of road opened up to traffic again on Thursday last week.
Niger State Police Command has assured the people of its readiness to sustain their peaceful coexistence and guard them against mischief makers and purveyors of hate speeches.
The police said they were ready to sustain an atmosphere that is devoid of tribal, religious and political differences.
Mr Muazu Zubairu, the state Commissioner of Police, told the News Agency of Nigeria ( NAN) in Minna on Wednesday that the command has introduced new security measures to protect lives and property.
He said residents should go about their lawful businesses without fear and promptly report any suspicious attempt to disrupt the peace to relevant security agencies.
Zubairu said it was imperative for law abiding residents to support the police with vital information to stop and apprehend criminal elements in their communities
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CORTLAND, Ohio (AP) -- Ohio officials have granted a woman's request to have President Donald Trump's mysterious tweeted typo, "covfefe," on her license plate.
Brittany Scott tells The Columbus Dispatch in May she saw a Twitter post by Trump that read: "Despite the constant negative press covfefe."
The 29-year-old Cortland woman says she wrote in her application that her request stemmed from a tweet from the 45th president of the United States, and the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles approved it.
Scott says she hasn't received any complaints online or from fellow motorists.
A bureau committee examines hundreds of applications each day for vanity plates, denying profane, obscene or sexually explicit ones. It also rejects those it determines could provoke violence or advocate lawlessness.
Cortland is about 64 miles (103 kilometers) southeast of Cleveland.
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Indian shares end lower; financials hit by profit-taking
June 15 Indian shares fell on Thursday as investors booked profits in recent outperformers, while soft U.S. economic data, a relatively hawkish Federal Reserve and worries of political turmoil in the world's largest economy hurt sentiment.
Ice Fest, an annual figure skating competition sanctioned by U.S. Figure Skating, returns to Mountlake Terrace’s Olympicview Arena this week for four days of competition.
The event, with competitions beginning Thursday, May 31, and continuing through Sunday, June 3, will draw about 300 competitors from nine states, including as far away as Alaska and Texas.
Ice Fest, hosted by the Seattle Skating Club, will include competitions a number of different skating levels, with entrants hoping to advance to Regional, Sectional and National competitions conducted by U.S. Figure Skating.
The first competitive skating at Ice Fest takes place at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday. There is no admission charge for spectators anytime over the four days of competitive performances.
Olympicview Arena is located at 22202-70th Avenue West in Mountlake Terrace.
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Update: 5:26PM THREE men initially charged with the murder of a labourer in Nausori have been found guilty and convicted of the charge.
Kelepi Qaqa, Josaia Vusuya and Tevita Dakuituraga were today found guilty of one count of murder. Mr Qaqa was also found guilty of another count of act with intent to cause grievous harm.
The three appeared before Justice Salesi Temo at the High Court in Suva.
They killed Epineri Waqawai, 25, of Lakena in Nausori during a fight on the night of July 18, 2015.
All three accused persons have been remanded in custody to await their sentencing tomorrow.
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CLEVELAND, Ohio -- FOX 8 is relaunching our missing persons segments with the help of Amanda Berry. We hope the segments will help loved ones reunite with their missing family members.
Harold Higginbotham, 58, went missing on Dec. 5, 2016. He was last seen near Franklin Road in Cleveland.
Harold is 6 feet tall with brown hair and green eyes. He was wearing a tan jacket, blue shirt and khaki pants.
Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Grabski with Cleveland Police Second District at 216-623-2704.
You can see the daily missing persons segment with Amanda Berry on FOX 8 News at 6 a.m., 8 a.m., noon, 4 p.m., 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.
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The Middle Tennessee region of the Antique Automobile Club of America hosted the Summerfest Antique Car Show at Central Magnet School in Murfreesboro on Sunday. The Middle Tennessee AACA has been hosting car shows for 61 years and holding car shows in Murfreesboro for the past 11 years.
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Ludacris was ready to throw down on Saturday night after a concertgoer interrupted his latest show in New Jersey.
The rapper was performing during the grand opening of the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino’s DAER Nightclub in Atlantic City. During his set, one of the attendees reportedly threw a plastic cup at Luda while he was on stage, which obviously caused an a abrupt intermission in his performance.
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“‘Cause I’ma be real with you. This muthaf***in’ song called ‘Throw Dem Bows’ [‘Southern Hospitality’], that shit is real and I’ll come down there and whoop yo’ muthaf***in’ a**,” he yelled into the crowd, who cheered back at him. He then proceeded to ask who threw it before starting the song over again.Check out the footage of Ludacris keeping it real with the disrespectful fan below: https://youtu.be/67m0xYD6Nf0
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The Results are In: Do You Think Maine Legislators will Agree to a State Budget and Avoid a Government Shut Down?
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NEWPORT, N.Y. (AP) — A manuscript detailing a New York man’s experiences as a teenage prisoner of the British during the Revolutionary War has been donated to the Museum of the American Revolution.
Curators at the Philadelphia museum say Rhode Island native Christopher Hawkins was 13 when he was captured in 1777 while serving aboard an American ship. He later escaped from one of England’s infamous prison ships moored in New York Harbor.
After the war, he was the first settler of the town of Newport in New York’s Mohawk Valley.
In 1834, at age 70, he wrote down his wartime experiences in a journal. The manuscript stayed in his family and was rediscovered about 20 years ago in a descendant’s home in Kansas City, Missouri.
The family recently traveled to Philadelphia to donate the journal to the museum.
A federal judge on Tuesday said 21st Century Fox Inc must defend against parts of a lawsuit brought by a former Fox News political commentator who said longtime anchor Charles Payne raped her and that the network retaliated against her after she came forward.
U.S. District Judge William Pauley in Manhattan said Scottie Nell Hughes, who accused Payne of raping her in July 2013, could pursue claims that Fox blacklisted her after she broke off a “coerced” subsequent sexual relationship with Payne in June 2015.
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Crews battled a large fire at an auto repair shop on J Street between 17 and 18th streets in downtown Sacramento, California. The two-alarm fire broke out Sunday morning at the J Street Service Center.
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TUSTIN, Calif. (AP)  Robert L. McKay, who designed the first Taco Bell restaurant and with founder Glenn Bell turned it from a quirky food stand into a fast-food empire, has died. He was 86.
His son, Rob McKay, says McKay died last week from cancer.
Bell opened his first Taco Bell in Downey, California in 1962, selling hard-shell tacos and other Mexican-inspired fast food.
McKay was an architect and designed the Spanish-style arched and tiled building that became the chain's signature look.
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McKay eventually became president of Taco Bell, which had some 900 restaurants when it was sold to PepsiCo in 1978.
He went on to finance other businesses that invested in technology, consumer products, real estate and banking.
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ALAMO, Tenn — The Crockett County Cavaliers were able to defeat Milan, 67-48.
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The Green Patch opened in Broadview Heights a few years ago as an eclectic upscale-resale furnishings store, also showcasing local makers and artisans, how-to classes, horticulture and more. In honor of the Halloween month of October, a Psychic Fair has been conjured up.
Kids can enjoy face painting and trick-or-treat candy, while adults, perhaps needing the spirits to tell them how long Social Security is for this world, can meet and consult a variety of readers and seers and mediums.
In addition there will be representatives of local ghost-hunting organizations, paranormal author/historian Charles Cassady and his books, and, of course, a variety of original artwork and secondhand décor and sundries.
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MORRISTOWN, TN (WJHL) – The Morristown Police Department reports three teens have been charged in connection with an incident at one of the local schools involving a gun.
Police receive a report on Tuesday afternoon that a student brought a gun to Morristown-Hamblen West High School.
Investigators said they determined a 14-year-old brought a 9mm handgun to school in a backpack. In addition, they said two other students, both 15 years of age, handled the gun. Police report the gun was not loaded at the time.
According to a MPD report, all three students have been charged with carrying weapons on school property. Police also reported, one of the teens was charged with consuming alcoholic beverages on school premises.
Their cases will be handled by juvenile court.
MPD investigators said they, “believe this is an isolated incident and do not believe there was a plan to fire the weapon at the school.”
Wife of incoming Lesotho Prime Minister shot dead
Police say the wife of incoming Lesotho Prime Minister Tom Thabane was shot dead late on Wednesday, two days before her husband’s inauguration, raising fears of another wave of political violence in the southern African mountain kingdom. Police spokesperson Clifford Molefe said Lipolelo Thabane, 58, was traveling home with a friend when both women where shot by an unknown assailant in the town of Masana, just outside the capital, Maseru. Molefe said Lipolelo died on the scene while her friend was taken to a nearby hospital.
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Update: 1:48PM THE Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama will begin his first 2017 tour of the North next week.
He will visit the three provinces of Cakaudrove, Bua and Macuata and expected to hold talanoa sessions with the communities.
Divisional Planning officer North Alipate Bolalevu said the tour will begin next Thursday.
He said Mr Bainimarama would open fire stations in Seaqaqa and Savusavu during the tour.
�The hydro in Taveuni will also be opened so it will be a good start to 2017 for the people of Vanua Levu,� he said.
A United flight had to return to Bush Intercontinental Airport shortly after taking off Tuesday evening due to a reported bird strike.Airport spokesman Bill Begley said there was an "Alert II" involving the United jet.There were no injuries reported, Begley added.United Airlines confirmed Flight 1780 bound for Calgary returned to the airport and landed safely following a bird strike.The airline said passengers are in the process of changing aircraft and the affected plane is being inspected.
A father and daughter are in critical condition after two wrecks along US 290 in Waller County.
RELATED: Nine injured, including seven children, in southeast Houston crash
In the first accident, the father was driving his daughter, son and a friend shortly before 4 a.m. Monday morning in the eastbound lanes of US 290 just before FM 362.
The father fell asleep at the wheel, and the vehicle went airborne, flipping in the air before landing right-side-up. When the father realized his daughter was thrown from the car, he went to find her; that’s when he was hit by another vehicle.
Both were Life-Flighted to Memorial Hermann Hospital in critical condition.
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The other two passengers had minor injuries; the friend, who was sitting in the front seat, told authorities he was wearing a seatbelt. It is unclear if anyone else in the car was.
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No New Penalty For Nurse Who Released Patient In Blizzard
The Maine Supreme Judicial Court said Tuesday the state's nursing board can't impose a two-year suspension on a nurse who discharged a patient who later died in a blizzard, saying a reduced 90-day suspension was appropriate given the circumstances ...read more
Ben Kingsley is one of our greatest living actors and a chameleon who can play virtually anybody he puts his mind, even the occasional supervillain. But, let's be honest, he doesn't always have the best judgement in the projects he takes on. I'm going to hold out hope for his latest,, as it reteams him with Hera Hilmar, the underrated actress fromDirected by Joseph Ruben () and co-starring's Peter Serafinowicz, the film stars Kingsley as a war criminal and former general on the run from international authorities. Helmar plays the maid at his new secret hideout, with the two developing a relationship before he uncovers her true identity, which changes everything.hits theaters and VOD on April 13th.
Sometimes it seems as if everyone walking down Paris’s streets is heading to a fashion show. French women still subscribe to an unspoken dress code that demands everyday polish even if they’re just walking elderly, pudgy bulldogs. The designers who showed their Spring 2018 collections globally have not always been so consistent, but this season they aligned with those Parisians in one respect: Disheveled styling and normcore were absent from the runways. Instead, romantic floral dresses, intriguing wear-to-work separates and embroidered jackets came into play.
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Magwood agreed to terms on a three-year, entry-level contract with Nashville on Tuesday.
In juniors last year with OHL Barrie, Magwood complied 59 points in 65 outings while adding another six goals and four helpers in 12 postseason contests. The undrafted center has aged out of juniors, which means he should find himself playing for the Predators' AHL affiliate Milwaukee.
ALBUQUERQUE N.M. (KRQE)- Ryan Howard made his Isotope debut on Sunday night in game 3 with the Fresno Grizzlies. Howard looked shaky at the plate on Sunday night, but he did showcase some power in the 3rd inning with a very long double off of the wall in right center. He would finish his night going 1 for 6 at the plate, but the Topes would go off in this record setting game.
They won by the largest margin in franchise history defeating Fresno 22-1. They racked up 24 hits and just laid it on the Grizzlies on Sunday night. The Topes and Grizzlies will wrap up their series on Monday at 6:35 pm.
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A forgetful fish, infighting superheroes and some intergalactic rebels led the North American box office in 2016, which, with an estimated $11.2 billion in earnings to date, has become the highest grossing year of all time - slightly surpassing last year's $11.1 billion record.Those top three films, "Finding Dory," ''Captain America: Civil War," and "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story," all had the common thread of being under the Walt Disney Studios banner, which had its own records to celebrate.In general, the year looked like many others, with tent pole superhero pics, animated features, sequels and reboots overpowering original fare, but there was definitely something for everyone."Hollywood built a wild roller-coaster ride at the multiplex in 2016, with films from every genre sparking interest from a very vocal and engaged social media-savvy audience who were able to make or break some of the biggest titles of the year," said Paul Dergarabedian, senior media analyst for box office tracker comScore.
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NILES, Ohio (WKBN) – The defendant accused of shooting a woman in Niles will spend a week in jail.
Edward Culler appeared in Niles Municipal Court for a preliminary hearing, where he pleaded no contest to negligible assault — a reduced charge.
He was sentenced to 60 days in jail, 53 of which were suspended. He was also ordered to pay a $200 fine plus court costs.
Culler was arrested last week after the shooting, which was initially reported to Niles Police as a domestic incident.
The victim was taken to the hospital but she was expected to be OK.
A local mother shares how love and specialized care helped her twin sons thrive after they were born prematurely. We also learn more about what doctors do to help babies born prematurely grow and develop, and how that care is a team process.
Drugs with a combined value of almost £100,000 were seized in the Highlands and Islands last month, Police Scotland has said.
Cocaine, crack cocaine, heroin and MDMA were among the drugs recovered by officers.
Fourteen people will be reported for drug-related offences.
The seizures and arrests were made during Police Scotland's ongoing Operation Ram.
Supreme Court Urged To Overturn PTAB Ax Of Podcast Patent
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 9:52 PM EST) -- Personal Audio, the company that has made headlines by suing multiple prominent podcasters for infringing a patent it claims to hold covering the basics of podcasting, has asked the Supreme Court to overturn the Patent Trial and Appeal Board inter partes review decision finding that patent invalid.
In the petition docketed Thursday, Personal Audio LLC claims that the PTAB violated the Seventh Amendment’s Re-examination Clause by nixing its patent in April 2015 despite a Texas federal jury’s finding a few months earlier that the patent was...
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Mr Hardin was located at approximately 4:30 pm in the area of N Beverly and Loop 11.
He was transported to URHCS for medical evaluation.
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Wichita Falls police and others are searching for an elderly man they say went missing this morning.
Just after 10am, WFPD officers began their search for 76-year-old Cariel Hardin after responding to a missing person call at the Texoma Christian Care Center on Loop 11.
According to police, Mr. Hardin was last seen walking westbound on FM 367 just west of Loop 11. He was wearing a maroon and grey sweater and black pants. He has grey balding hair and a short grey stubble beard. He also has an injury to his right side.
Other agencies helping in the search for Mr. Hardin include the Wichita Falls Fire Department, Wichita County Sheriff’s Office, Texas DPS, Allred Unit and Texas Parks and Wildlife.
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India won the the ICC Under-19 World Cup beating Austalia by 8 wickets in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand today (Saturday).
Batting first, Australia scored 216 in 47.2 overs.
India achieved the target in 38.5 overs for the loss of 2 wickets.
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(WWBT) It's a homecoming like no other, as two sisters meet for the very first time.
After the passing of their father, the two women thought they lost any way to connect with their long-lost sibling, but an online search led them to each other, half way across the country.
Yvonne Reynolds was born in New York, raised in Florida, and now lives in Indiana.
She knew she had a half-sister, even finding her online nearly five years ago.
"But how do I go about reaching out to her?" questioned Reynolds, too nervous to break the ice.
Meanwhile, her half-sister, Sue Berthaut was living in King William County. Her close friend, Terry, knew how badly she wanted to meet her sister.
Terry was able to find Yvonne, just in time for Christmas.
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The 2018 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees have been announced.
The contenders list includes:
Bon Jovi
Kate Bush
The Cars
Depeche Mode
Dire Straits
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J. Geils Band
Judas Priest
LL Cool J
The MC5
The Meters
Moody Blues
Radiohead
Rage Against the Machine
Rufus featuring Chaka Khan
Nina Simone
Sister Rosetta Tharpe
Link Wray
The Zombies
To be eligible for nomination, an individual artist or band must have released its first single or album at least 25 years prior to the year of nomination.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame will again offer fans the opportunity to officially participate in the induction selection process.
Fans will be able to cast their vote for the 2018 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees at rockhall.com. Voting begins on Oct. 5 and ends at 11:59 p.m. EST on Dec. 5, 2017.
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Hyundai return proof of Swiss resilience against global volatility Hyundai Capital returned to the Swiss franc bond market after roughly four years away on Wednesday. The South Korean car company was a regular feature in Switzerland up until 2014, but as conditions grew worse for international borrowers each bond expired and was not refinanced like for like. But this is beginning to change as the Swiss market proves more resilient to European political volatility than core markets.
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Junction City police have reported the arrest of a 15-year old juvenile ( boy ) following the alleged theft of a Nissan pickup and accident on I-70 at mile marker 296 on the south side of Junction City Thursday night.
The juvenile was arrested on multiple counts ranging from suspicion of Felony Motor Vehicle Theft, to Driving without Headlights When Needed, Unsafe Turning or Stopping, Failure to Yield at Stop or Yield Sign, Improper Driving on Laned Roadway, Maximum Speed Limits, Reckless Driving, and Duty of Driver to Give Certain Information after Accident if Attended.
The arrest occurred at 9:25 p.m. Thursday. No one was injured in the incident.
PITTSBURGH — The family of a Pennsylvania man who fatally stabbed a police dog and then was killed by transit police officers is suing over his death.
Relatives of Bruce Kelley Jr. allege in a lawsuit filed Monday that Allegheny County Port Authority police officers used excessive force instead of de-escalating the situation in suburban Pittsburgh in January 2016.
Officials say the 37-year-old Kelley and his father got caught drinking alcohol in a Wilkinsburg busway gazebo and then fought with police. Authorities say the killing was justified because the officers used a stun gun and pepper spray on Kelley before opening fire.
A spokesman for the Port Authority police department has declined to comment on the lawsuit, which seeks compensatory and punitive damages.
EDINBURGH, April 18 (Reuters) - Prime Minister Theresa May is trying to force Britain into a "hard Brexit" by calling for an early election on June 8, Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said on Tuesday.
"The (Conservatives) see a chance to move the UK to the right, force through a hard Brexit and impose deeper (public spending) cuts. Let's stand up for Scotland," Sturgeon, whose party seeks independence from the United Kingdom and opposes Brexit, said on Twitter.
May announced earlier she would seek an early election on June 8, saying the government had the right plan for negotiating the terms of Britain's exit from the European Union and she needed political unity in London. (Reporting by Elisabeth O'Leary, editing by Estelle Shirbon)
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It was the last day of trial for a man accused of killing his one year old grandson, Kody Smart. The crown and defence presented their closing arguments today. The judge says he could find Brian Matthews guilty of the original charge, manslaughter by way of assault or criminal negligence, if he finds him guilty.
NBC Bay Area A Southwest jet sits at Mineta San Jose International Airport after an emergency landing Wednesday. (May 30, 2018)
A Southwest Airlines jet that took off from San Francisco International Airport made an emergency landing in San Jose on Wednesday.
Southwest Flight 1250 was on its way to Los Angeles when it made a safe emergency landing at Mineta San Jose International Airport for an unspecified issue, according to airport spokeswoman Rosemary Barnes.
Emergency crews were at the scene, but it has been cleared, she said.
No further details were available.
Victor Lindelof told United’s website: "I am thrilled to be joining Manchester United.
“I have enjoyed my time at Benfica enormously and I have learned a lot there.
“But I’m looking forward to playing in the Premier League at Old Trafford and for Jose Mourinho. I’m keen to get started and make my contribution to the team’s efforts to win more trophies."
Jose Mourinho added: "Victor is a very talented young player, who has a great future ahead of him at United.
“Our season last year showed us that we need options and quality to add depth to the squad and Victor is the first to join us this summer.
“I know that our fantastic group of players will welcome him as one of us."
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MELBOURNE: Australian cyclist Stephen Wooldridge, a former Olympic and world champion, has died at the age of 39.
Wooldridge won a team pursuit gold at the 2004 Athens Olympics and four world titles in the same event from 2002-06.
Cycling New South Wales confirmed the cyclist's death in a statement.
"Stephen was an inspirational figure in track cycling, particularly in his home state of NSW," the state governing body said in a statement.
"Cycling NSW's thoughts are with Stephen's family and his friends during this difficult time."
(Reporting by Ian Ransom; Editing by Greg Stutchbury)
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Last Wednesday, the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) ruled that municipal power companies could charge higher electricity rates to cryptocurrency miners who try to benefit from the state's abundance of cheap hydroelectric power. Ars Technica reports:"In Plattsburgh, for example, monthly bills for average residential customers increased nearly $10 in January because of the two cryptocurrency companies operating there," the PSC document says. The city of Plattsburgh, New York has since imposed an 18-month moratorium on commercial cryptocurrency mining to "protect and enhance the city's natural, historic, cultural and electrical resources."
In what can perhaps be viewed as good news for the New Orleans area as Tropical Storm Nate moves through the Gulf of Mexico, Jim Cantore has landed in Gulfport, the Bilxoi Sun-Herald reported.
Gulfport attorney Jim Simpson said he boarded a plane in Atlanta to head home to Gulfport Thursday afternoon (Oct. 5) and Cantore, an on-air meteorologist and personality for The Weather Channel, was on it. "Everybody looked at him and said, 'Oh no, not you,' the attorney said in the Sun Herald report.
Cantore is known for his live reporting from areas that are impacted most by hurricanes. Most everyone respects the Weather Channel's hurricane and tropical storm mainstay, but nobody likes to see him show up in their town before a storm, the newspaper reported.
BELLEFONTAINE >> An Ohio school superintendent convicted of sexual contact with a young girl has been sentenced to more than four years in prison.
Fifty-two-year-old Patrick O’Donnell was sentenced to 4 1/2 years on a gross sexual imposition count Monday in Bellefontaine, roughly 60 miles northwest of Columbus.
The former Indian Lake Local Schools superintendent previously entered an Alford plea to the charge. That means he doesn’t admit to the charge but acknowledges there’s enough evidence to convict him.
Court records show the child alleged O’Donnell touched her inappropriately.
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Other charges were dropped in the plea deal. O’Donnell had pleaded not guilty to charges including rape of a child younger than 13.
O’Donnell’s attorney says the sentence allows them ask the judge later to grant early release on probation.
South Africa’s rand steadied early on Monday as investors readied for a heavy week of data, including consumer price inflation and current account numbers, as well as a conference of the ruling party to crown a new leader. At 0645 GMT, the rand traded at 13.6500 per dollar, compared with its close on Friday at 13.6450, Reuters reports….
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Rising for the third straight session, benchmark Sensex finished over 205 points higher at 33,455.79 today on persistent buying by domestic institutional investors amid positive global cues. The broader NSE Nifty too closed above the 10,300-mark. Optimistic buying in blue-chip stocks ahead of release of industrial production and retail inflation data later this week drove stocks higher.The Sensex opened strong at 33,317.72 and touched a high of 33,535.97, but settled at 33,455.79 due to profit-booking, still showing a gain of 205.49 points, or 0.62 per cent. This is its highest closing since November 29, when it had closed at 33,602.76.The gauge had risen by 653.12 points in the previous two sessions.The 50-share NSE Nifty ended 56.60 points, or 0.55 per cent, higher at 10,322.25 after shuttling between 10,329.20 and 10,282.05.
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As noted, Finn Balor reportedly suffered a concussion during last Monday’s WWE RAW match against Jinder Mahal after taking a stiff forearm to the face.
Balor was kept off weekend WWE live events but was re-evaluated at tonight’s RAW in Columbus, Ohio. It appears he passed the Impact concussion test as he was cleared to return to the ring. Balor answered Curt Hawkins’ open challenge and quickly defeated him.
No word yet on what’s next for Balor but he has not been announced for a match at the April 30th Payback pay-per-view and is not currently involved in any feuds.
An Arkansas woman has been arrested on a murder charge in the death of her infant child earlier this week, authorities said.
Tyra Neal, 25, of Cash faces charges of second-degree murder and abuse of a corpse, according to a news release from the Poinsett County sheriff’s office.
Around 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, authorities were called in reference to an infant who was possibly dead at a home on Ritch Road in Pitts.
Responding to the residence were the sheriff's office, Medic One, Weiner Fire and Rescue and the Arkansas State Police, Sheriff Kevin Molder said.
Additional information regarding the circumstances of the infant’s death was not released Wednesday afternoon.
Neal remained at the Poinsett County jail as of Wednesday afternoon, according to an online inmate roster, and no bail had been set. She has a court appearance scheduled for Thursday.
KINGSTON, Ont. — Ontario Provincial Police have identified two people killed in a collision in eastern Ontario.
Police say an SUV and a tractor-trailer collided last Friday on Highway 401 in Kingston, Ont.
They say two occupants of the SUV died at the scene.
They have been identified as 33-year-old Cheng Yuan of Waterloo, Ont., and 27-year-old Meiyu Li of Burnaby, B.C.
Police say the highway was closed for nine hours while the crash was investigated.
Nine former soldiers have been jailed for the murder of Chile's most famous folk singer 45 years ago. Eight soldiers were sentenced to 15 years, the ninth was given five.
A court in the capital Santiago heard how Victor Jara was kidnapped, tortured and repeatedly shot during the military dictatorship.
Al Jazeera's Katia Lopez Hoda-Yan reports.
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Three new K9s and their handlers have graduated from Richmond Police basic training.
Zeus, Havoc, Draco and their handlers showed off some of the skills they learned over 14 weeks. The dogs will help with tracking, searching and finding suspects.
“You get a bunch of bumps, bruises, bled a couple times, every day you wake up and you’re sore,” Officer Daniel Dixon, a K9 handler, explained. “Butit’ss definitely worth it, like I said, just the little things like when you go up to a building for the first time and you tell the dog to ‘down’ and he downs and a big smile comes over my face.”
Those K9s, of course, go home with their handlers each night, so they’re a new part of the family as well.
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TRUMANN, Ark. (AP) - Police assembled outside a northeast Arkansas Walmart where a man was later killed after an employee texted her mother saying she expected problems with her ex-husband, who she assumed would be armed.
Trumann Police Chief Chad Henson tells the Jonesboro Sun that officers saw 21-year-old Faith Morgan leaving the store in Trumann Sunday evening with her ex-husband, 22-year-old Gabriel Urrabazo, who had a gun.
Hanson says Urrabazo stepped behind Morgan and held a gun to her head while he negotiated with police.
Police say Urrabazo killed 35-year-old Robert Highfill, who tried to save Morgan.
Henson says Urrabazo surrendered after an hourlong standoff with police. He faces a preliminary charge of first-degree murder.
Trumann is a small town about 120 miles (195 kilometers) northeast of Little Rock
An unoccupied pickup truck used by New Mexico State Land Commissioner Aubrey Dunn has been hit by a bullet during a shooting incident in Santa Fe. Bullet strikes NM land commissioner Aubrey Dunn's truck in Santa Fe An unoccupied pickup truck used by New Mexico State Land Commissioner Aubrey Dunn has been hit by a bullet during a shooting incident in Santa Fe.
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May 3 China Biologic Products Inc
* China Biologic reports financial results for the first quarter of 2017
* Q1 adjusted non-GAAP earnings per share $1.32
* Q1 earnings per share $1.06
* Sees FY 2017 sales up 13 to 15 percent
* Q1 sales rose 6.9 percent to $91.5 million
* China Biologic Products Inc -Reiterates full year financial forecast
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Juventus striker Paulo Dybala has agreed a move to Real Madrid, according to Mundo Deportivo.
Despite the fact the Argentina international is tied to the Turin club until 2020, Madrid will make a substantial offer in the summer with Florentino Perez keen to thrash through a deal as soon as possible.
Dybala has made 10 Serie A appearances for the Italian champions this season, scoring three goals, and another in the Champions League.
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In at the deep end in 1994 were lifeguards
Andrew Lamberton, (18), and Adrian
Burnett, (22) who were completing East Lindsey District Council’s ‘Channel Challenge’.
They took part in the challenge at the outdoor swimming pool in Woodhall Spa’s Jubilee Park. They were pictured at the time,
taking a break on the last lap of the 22-
mile recognised English Channel Swim
and raised money for a number of local
charities.
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MOUNT DORA, Fla. (AP) - Two Florida homeowners owe thousands of dollars in fines for painting murals emulating a Vincent van Gogh masterpiece on the exterior of their home.
A report by WKMG-TV shows the Mount Dora home covered in blue and yellow paint swirled on the house and a perimeter wall in the style of van Gogh's painting "The Starry Night."
Homeowners Nancy Nemhauser and Ludomir Jastrzebski were fined $100 per day, but the fines were capped at 31 days.
The news station reports that a magistrate lifted the cap Thursday. That means the homeowners now owe over $8,000. The fines will continue until the murals are removed.
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In 2016, the FBI sent an informant to meet with two individuals on President Donald Trump’s campaign. The Wall Street Journal's Gerald F. Seib asks, was this meeting standard FBI procedure? Or was it spying, as Trump suggests? Photo: Getty
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WASHINGTON (AP) — A firm that once hired Michael Flynn denies he sent text messages during President Donald Trump's inauguration vowing that U.S. sanctions against Russia would be "ripped up" so a Russia-backed nuclear reactor in the Middle East could proceed.
But the firm cited only one set of cellphone records, leaving open the possibility Flynn relied on other devices or private messaging applications.
A senior scientist with ACU Strategies informed the top Democrat on the House Oversight committee that phone records showed no communications by Flynn, then Trump's national security adviser.
Rep. Eljjah Cummings, D-Md., had said a whistleblower's account of Flynn's texts suggested Flynn wanted to reel back financial sanctions against Russia to benefit his private interests.
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) - The Australian foreign minister says Adm. Harry Harris, the commander of U.S. forces in the Pacific, will become the next U.S. ambassador to South Korea instead of Australia.
Foreign Minister Julie Bishop told reporters in Sydney on Wednesday she had been informed of the decision on by Acting Secretary of State John Sullivan.
Bishop says Sullivan made it clear a new appointment would be a priority for the next secretary of state.
President Donald Trump nominated Harris in February to become Australia's next ambassador.
There are on the WATE-TV Knoxville story from 20 hrs ago, titled Tennessee corrections agency launches anti-contraband effort. In it, WATE-TV Knoxville reports that:
The department announced Monday that a task force of nine law enforcement agencies launched the effort with surprise searches across the state. The initiative included the state Department of Correction, Tennessee Highway Patrol, Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Metro Nashville Police and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
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BRUSSELS May 3 Belgium plans to sell a quarter of the stake it holds in French financial group BNP Paribas , the Belgium finance ministry said on Wednesday.
The country, which acquired the stake in 2008 as a result of a bailout of Belgian group Fortis, said it would bring back its stake in BNP Paribas to 7.8 percent from 10.3 percent previously.
Belgium bought Fortis for 9.4 billion euros ($10.26 billion) and sold 75 percent to BNP Paribas.
The finance ministry added that it would know at a later stage how much it received from Wednesday's share sale. ($1 = 0.9163 euros) (Reporting by Robert-Jan Bartunek, editing by Robin Emmott)
A motorcyclist suffered serious injuries following a collision in Oswestry on Thursday.
The collision involved a Peugeot 308 and a Suzuki GSXR 125 motorbike and happened on Thursday 7 December at around 9.50pm on Woodside, Oswestry.
The motorcyclist, a man in his 20s, was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.
West Mercia Police would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the collision to contact them on 101 referencing incident 785S 7 December 2017.
An overnight accident in Port Neches sends one person to the hospital.
The first calls came in shortly before two a.m.
The accident happened on the 2200 block of Merriman Street and only one vehicle was involved.
Firefighters worked to free the person from underneath the vehicle.
The victim was then sent to Christus Saint Elizabeth Hospital.
Details are limited at this time on the their condition.
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Baku. 23 October. REPORT.AZ/ So far 119,740.27 tons of products have been handed over to the cotton gathering stations in Azerbaijan.
Report informs citing the State Statistical Committee (SSC) of Azerbaijan, 8 565,64 tons were delivered on October 21-22.
Compared with same period in 2016, seeds of cotton planted in 136,413.2-hectare area which is 2.7 times more than last year. Most cotton is planted in Saatli, Imishli, Sabirabad, Bilasuvar and Neftchala districts.
According to volume of harvest, Saatli is ahead another countries. The cotton growers of this region have handed over 18,419,40 tons of products.
Notably, in 2016, 88,596 tons of cotton harvested in Azerbaijan.
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Chief Minister Balochistan Abdul Quddus Bizenjo on Friday hold open court in Chief Minister Secretariat Quetta.
People from different districts, including women, students and disabled people, presented their applications to Chief Minister on issues related to which the CM Balochistan issued orders on the occasion.
While talking to media on this occasion, the Chief Minister said that resolving people’s problems in this short period of time is first priority of our government. The Chief Minister said that all concerned officials have been instructed to review legal complaints received by the people. He said that action will be taken against the officials who have been involved in illegal appointments in various departments.
All the ministers and departments’ secretaries have been instructed to provide all the resources for the immediate resolution of public issues so that they can get relief.—APP
Former Defense Secretary William Cohen discusses the Iran nuclear deal, the president's strategy regarding North Korea and if it is helpful and what he sees as conduct unbecoming of a president.
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Does teleworking increase productivity at your office? Does it cut down on pollution and traffic jams?
Is there a downside? Does it hurt communication and collaboration? And what about the bottom line: What impact does teleworking have on the customers?
Teleworking will be the subject of our Your Turn radio show, featuring Federal News Radio digital editors and writers David Thornton and Terry Wing.
Also on today’s show, new Thrift Savings Plan investors are missing out as about 20,000 military personnel have opted in to TSP’s blended retirement plan. They get an automatic 1 percent government contribution but, because they are not contributing any money of their own, they are missing out on getting an additional government match of up to 4 percent. Federal News Radio reporter Nicole Ogrysko joins host Mike Causey to talk about it.
Your Turn airs at 10 a.m. EDT at www.federalnewsradio.com or on 1500 AM in the D.C. metro area.
Denzel Washington and Nash Edgerton in the 2013 movie “The Equalizer.”
Two people have been charged in a shooting on the set of a Denzel Washington movie in Boston that injured two security guards.
The shooting happened early Saturday in the city’s Roxbury section, on the set of a sequel to the “The Equalizer,” authorities said.
Police said nothing was being filmed at the time, and that it does not appear the guards were targeted.
The guards, a 40-year-old woman and 33-year-old man, suffered non-life-threatening injuries and were released from the hospital.
Police said they arrested two 18-year-olds, Dionte Martinez and Thomas Perkins in connection with the case. They are charged with assault with intent to murder and gun offenses.
The Suffolk County district attorney’s office said they were due to be arraigned Friday in Roxbury Municipal Court.
It was not immediately clear whether either man has an attorney.
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As for the Microbus-inspired ID Buzz? That hasn't been cleared for production, but it might stand a chance. While the original Microbus concept was unlikely to ever hit the streets because of its one-off platform, the Buzz might make it because it shares the same underpinnings as other ID models. The uncertainty could lead to a prolonged wait, however. A finished Buzz might not be ready until closer to 2025.
Even the 2020 window is a long way off, so we wouldn't count on everything panning out no matter how accurate the insiders might be. However, the plans at least make sense. The regular ID is clearly aimed at drivers who would otherwise buy the Golf, which is considerably more popular in Europe than it is in the States. Also, the Crozz may be an ideal EV for a large-scale American launch. Its dual-motor all-wheel drive, far stronger 302HP output and relatively realistic design could help it sell in volume to Americans concerned that EVs might not handle snow and rough back roads.
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Attending the ceremony and pinning on the new rank for Air Force Col. Chris Budde were Cathy Budde (wife), Allison Porter, Hannah, Hayden and Ace Budde (children), and Anthony and Donna Budde of Highland (parents). Also in attendance were many of the airmen who have served with Col. Budde throughout his career. Proivded
CARL’S JUNCTION, Mo. (KOAM) – A Missouri man is accused of killing his girlfriend’s daughter because the toddler didn’t put on her pajamas, KOAM reported.
Carl’s Junction Police records show 22-year-old Jalen Vaden threw 3-year-old Jayda Kyle to the floor, causing her to hit her head. He then allegedly threw Jayda on a bed, grabbed her by the leg and threw her “face first” onto the floor. Vaden told police he left the room and when he returned, he found her bleeding and unresponsive.
Jayda was taken to Children’s Mercy in Kansas City where she later died. An autopsy revealed her cause of death was a head injury.
Investigators say Vaden was upset that Jayda hadn’t put on her pajamas as he told her to. Vaden is described as the girl’s mother’s “live-in boyfriend.”
After admitting to his actions, Vaden was charged with abuse or neglect of a child resulting in death and second-degree murder.
The child’s mother, Devyn Kyle was cleared of any wrongdoing.
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On May 24, I testified before the Nevada Legislature in favor of Assembly Bill 405, sponsored by Assemblyman Chris Brooks. The bill passed both houses and will be signed into law by Gov. Brian Sandoval. It was heard in the Senate Commerce and Labor Committee, chaired by Sen. Kelvin Atkinson, D-Las Vegas.
I was there on behalf of the Las Vegas Urban League Young Professionals, in which I am an active member. Why would I or my organization care about this bill? Simple, because it will bring back solar jobs to our state that were lost. Additionally, this bill will have an invaluable environmental impact by increasing renewable energy generation.
As a dad, I am always thinking about what’s coming next, and that is where AB405 is looking. As a Nevadan who is concerned about the economy, I believe AB405 will strengthen a budding industry that can diversify our state’s economic base. As a preacher, I’m charged to protect God’s creation, and AB405 does that by marching toward a greener state.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) - A major food recall is hitting grocery store shelves across the country.
Hormel Foods is recalling more than 228,000 pounds of canned pork and chicken products.
According to a release from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the products may be contaminated with pieces of metal.
The USDA said the products in question were produced from Feb. 8 through Feb. 10 of this year.
The recall includes the 12-ounce metal cans of Hormel "Spam Classic" with a best-by date of Feb. 20-21 and the 12-ounce metal can of "Hormel Foods Black Label Luncheon Loaf" with the same best-by date.
The cans of classic Spam were shipped across the U.S. while the black label cans were only shipped to the U.S. territory of Guam.
The USDA is encouraging anyone who bought these products to throw them away or return them to where they were bought.
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LOON LAKE, Wash. -- A bride kicked off her wedding day by water skiing in her mother’s wedding dress from 37 years ago.
Katrina Nelson married her husband, Francisco Pineda, at Granite Point Park on Loon Lake Saturday.
Nelson is from California and spent many summers at Loon Lake. Her great grandfather built a cabin there in 1948. It was there where she learned how to water ski.
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Prior to her wedding day, Nelson and her mother discussed wearing the dress she wore back on July 18, 1981 for the ceremony. Nelson said it did not fit quite right and they decided against it. Then, her mother suggested that she wear it water skiing before the ceremony and that is exactly what she did! She skied around the entire lake so all of her guests could see her.
“It was a little exhausting but worth it,” she said.
She also wore the same water skis she wore when she was learning as a kid. At her reception, they had the guests sign them.
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A lot of people are very worried about the growing number of young people using heroin and other drugs. In fact, it's now widely considered a national crisis. That's why the Stairway to Heroin Educational Series began a few years ago in Oconomowoc. This drug prevention program is now used in communities and school districts all across Wisconsin, and even Illinois, as a model for education, prevention, and recovery. Katie Westerman, the Education Coordinator for Stairway to Heroin, and Scott Bakkum, high school counselor and AODA Program Coordinator, join us with more information.
Stairway to Heroin offers Wake Up Call Public Tours the first and third Wednesdays of each month. For more information and to register for a tour, visit YourChoice-Live.org.
Florida senator Marco Rubio may have been the subject of an assassination plot from a leading Venezuela lawmaker, according to information discovered by U.S. intelligence. The death threat, which was discovered and shared with security services a month ago, has resulted in the Republican lawmaker receiving additional security protection. It is believed the order against Rubio…
Yapham Cricket Club is looking to recruit players in advance of the 2018 season.
The club has been highly progressive in recent seasons, both on and off the field – fielding three senior sides, a women’s team and with an enviable junior set up from which many of the current senior squad have graduated.
All this takes place on an established ground in a picturesque rural setting, with an excellent modern clubhouse.
A spokesman at the club said: “In order to advance further on the field, and to complement the emergence of young talent, we are keen to recruit senior players of all abilities who wish to play first or second team Saturday cricket.
“Weekly indoor net sessions will begin in February, and senior practice takes place every Friday evening at the cricket ground throughout the season.”
For more information please contact Joe Moore on 07957 693592.
Scene of fatal accident on Wade Hampton Blvd. (Credit: Michael Ward)
The Greenville County Coroner confirms a fatal car accident involving a pedestrian took place Monday night.
Per troopers the collision occurred on Wade Hampton Blvd. near US 29 a little after 8:15 p.m.
At this time, details are limited.
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Bowie fifth graders received their certificates for completing the Drug Abuse Resistance Education program coordinated at Bowie Intermediate School by School Resource Officer Travis Fuller and the Bowie Police Department. (Photos by Rosie Cole)
Students received their certificates, performed the DARE song and heard from the top essay students.
We are more than two-thirds through the 2017 legislative session, meaning both the Colorado House and Senate have just started debate on the state's budget. The more than 600-page bill, known as the Long Bill, is presented to both chambers by the six members of the Joint Budget Committee and is scheduled to be passed in two short weeks.
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Whether you've been at a job for a week or a year, it's never too early to think about ways to advance your career.
"Your career is always a work in progress," Terri Wein, co-founder of career coaching firm Weil & Wein and Jobtreks, told INSIDER. "Even when you are happy with your job, it's helpful to think about next steps, namely a promotion."
Being direct with your boss about your goals and taking initiative to hone new skills and go beyond your job description will help you get on the radar of whoever makes advancement decisions.
Here are some other tips to help you get a promotion.
Sony Pictures accidentally uploaded an entire film Khali the Killer on YouTube instead of the red-band trailer.
According to the Hollywood Reporter, the production house uploaded the 89 minutes and 46 seconds movie on July 03 on its YouTube channel.
The goof-up was first spotted by entertainment news website CBR.com.
The movie was live for eight hours before it was taken down from YouTube.
In those eight hours it did invite some attention from YouTube users, but in the midst of all this, the film got an exposure of a different kind.
For those who missed this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, the film is currently available on rent or digital purchase.
Interestingly, it is available on a rental basis on YouTube itself.
The movie is written and directed by Jon Matthews. It stars Richard Cabral who plays the lead role of a hitman whose final job goes sideways when he happens to develop empathy towards the intended victims.
In November last year, the production house had launched the film on DVD.
FRAMINGHAM, Mass. — Prosecutors say a man was held hostage and beaten for four days inside a Massachusetts apartment because he is gay. Police have charged 19-year-old Jackson Sugrue with a hate crime in connection with the alleged assault in Framingham.
Prosecutor Dylan Krasinski says the 50-year-old man told police he was using drugs with Sugrue last Wednesday when the teen refused to let him leave the apartment.
The man told police he was struck multiple times and refused food and water until he managed to break free of the apartment Saturday night.
Sugrue's attorney denied the man's claims during his client's arraignment hearing Monday, saying instead Sugrue was the victim.
The attorney says the 50-year-old man was trying to take advantage of Sugrue.
Sugrue has been ordered held on $1,000 bail.
Boston Pops fireworks concert features array of stars
BOSTON (AP) — The annual Boston Pops July Fourth Fireworks Spectacular on the Esplanade includes a star-studded cast of internationally acclaimed artists this year.
The Pops, under the direction of Keith Lockhart, will be joined onstage Wednesday by the Indigo Girls, Rita Moreno, Rhiannon Giddens, and headliner and Newton native Rachel Platten, who rose to fame with her 2015 song "Fight Song."
The concert and fireworks from 8 p.m. until 11 p.m. will mark the first performances to take place in the renovated Hatch Memorial Shell on the Charles River Esplanade.
Because the temperatures could be as hot as the acts, authorities are asking attendees to bring plenty of water, but to leave the alcohol at home.
The concert and fireworks show dates to 1974 and draws more than 400,000 spectators.
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SAN DIEGO -- The man shot and killed in an officer involved shooting inside a San Diego home Sunday has been identified as Kyle Zahacefski from Colchester.
Investigators determined he arrived to San Diego on a bus Saturday for unknown reasons.
Then early Sunday police received several 9-1-1 calls of a man trying to break into homes and threatening to take his own life in the 1200 and 1300 block of Trieste Drive. After being chased by police inside one of the homes police say he got a knife and threatened officers and that is when shots were fired. The man died on scene after being struck with an AR-15 rifle.
The involved officer is a fifteen year veteran of the San Diego Police Department.
April 24 (Reuters) - Koninklijke Philips NV:
* KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS - ANNOUNCED PRICING OF ISSUE OF EUR 500 MILLION FIXED RATE NOTES DUE 2024 AND EUR 500 MILLION FIXED RATE NOTES DUE 2028
* KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.- ISSUE PRICE FOR NOTES DUE 2024 IS 99.534% WITH A COUPON OF 0.750%, RESULTING IN A YIELD OF 0.830%
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HAMPSTEAD, Md. — A late Maryland man's 1940s Army uniform that ended up at a thrift store across the country is back with his family thanks to a kind stranger.
The Baltimore Sun reports that Bruce Campbell found the olive green jacket a thrift store in Spokane, Washington. The military historian noticed the uniform still had a label for a Baltimore manufacturer and was dated September 1947. The jacket even had a name: COL. A. L. SHREVE.
Campbell concluded the uniform belonged to Col. Arthur Lee Shreve Jr., who served in both World Wars. Shreve died in 1969.
Campbell said he decided the "uniform had to go home" and sent the jacket to Heather Shreve of Hampstead, Maryland, who has documented her grandfather's life.
Heather Shreve said she was "stunned" by the gift.
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A dog attack in Bodden Town leaves one man nursing injuries to his arms and legs and one dog dead.
The incident happened Wednesday (31 January) afternoon shortly after 4 p.m.on the Crysdel Road in Bodden Town.
Police said the man was on his way home when he was attacked by two dogs that escaped from a nearby yard.
The man stabbed one of the dogs with a pocket knife during the incident. That dog later died.
The man was treated at the Cayman Islands hospital for bites and later released. Police and Department of Agriculture Animal Control officers are investigating.
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African people refers to natives or inhabitants of Africa and to people of African descent.
Many etymological hypotheses that have been postulated for the ancient name "Africa":
The African continent is home to many different ethnic and racial groups, with wide-ranging phenotypical traits, both indigenous and foreign to the continent. Many of these populations have diverse origins, with differing cultural, linguistic and social traits and mores. Distinctions within Africa's geography, such as the varying climates across the continent, have also served to nurture diverse lifestyles among its various populations. The continent's inhabitants live amid deserts and jungles, as well as in modern cities across the continent.
Perhaps it is a function of the number of excavations actually performed in given areas, but it is at least suggestive that the five very earliest out of the twelve of earliest archaeological discoveries of Homo sapiens sapiens have been in Africa and the adjacent Arabian peninsula.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Tiger Global Management LLC:
* Tiger Global Management LLC ups share stake in Apollo Global Management LLC by 40.9 percent to 32.9 million Class A shares ​
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An Oklahoma man charged with a hate crime in the fatal shooting of his Lebanese neighbor will not testify during his murder trial.
After prosecutors rested their case Thursday, 63-year-old Stanley Majors told the judge he’s decided not to take the witness stand.
Majors is charged with first-degree murder and a hate crime in the 2016 death of 37-year-old Khalid Jabara in Tulsa.
He has pleaded not guilty. Defense attorneys say he had untreated schizophrenia and experienced a “psychotic episode” during the homicide, although he’s been found competent for trial.
TAMUNING, Guam — GTA teleguam will be increasing monthly rates for GTA internet and fiber internet starting Jan. 1. Residential customers will see an increase of $4 per month and business customers will see an increase of $5 per month. Customers were notified of the changes via mail starting early December
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A : Last weekend I went to the beach. I wanted to go for a stroll, but when I arrived, there was trash all over the place.
B : Was it tourists littering, do you think?
A : Most likely. Empty plastic bottles, food containers, plastic bags...
B : Some people are just so selfish. It’s so bad for the environment. Why don’t we get some people together and clean it up?
A : 我上週末去海邊，本來想散步，沒想到海邊到處都是垃圾。
B : 是遊客丟的垃圾嗎？
A : 應該是，到處都是空寶特瓶、食物容器、塑膠袋。
B : 真是太沒公德心了，這樣對生態傷害很大。不如我們揪團一起去淨灘吧？
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PennLive's High School Sports Awards banquet took place Wednesday at the Radisson Hotel Harrisburg.
Honors were handed out to athletes in multiple sports and male and female athlete of the year was picked, as well, along with a coach and a pair of scholar-athletes. Our courage award was handed out for the second time, as well.
Baku. 1 March. REPORT.AZ/ Purchase price of milk is higher in Azerbaijan in comparison with Turkey and a number of other countries.
Ali Recep Nazlı, Chief of Turkish General Directorate of European Union and Foreign Affairs told Report.
"I have visited many European countries before arriving in Baku. In addition to Turkey, farmers in Germany, France and Belgium protest milk prices due to being low. I have seen really expensive prices in Azerbaijan compared to those countries. It would be good to keep prices at this level. I think this field should be analyzed, market research conducted", A.R.Nazlı added.
Woman struck, killed while crossing Wichita street
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Authorities say a 70-year-old driver has struck and killed a woman as she crossed a Wichita street.
KSNW -TV reports that the crash happened Monday morning in the southeast part of the city. Officer Charley Davidson says the 35-year-old woman was hit when she stepped out into a crosswalk. The woman's name wasn't immediately released.
Authorities are trying to determine whether the driver had a medical issue.
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Story highlights Armando Martinez: "It felt like a sledgehammer hit me over the head"
The Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office is investigating the shooting
(CNN) A Texas lawmaker is lucky to be alive after an apparently stray bullet hit his head during a New Year's celebration early Sunday, authorities said.
State Rep. Armando "Mando" Martinez, D-Weslaco, said his wife had just given him a kiss shortly after ringing in the new year with family and friends, and the next thing he knew, "it felt like a sledgehammer hit me over the head."
A bullet fragment had just punctured the top of the south Texas legislator's head.
Martinez said he had just stepped outside a home in a rural neighborhood north of Weslaco when he was hit.
Martinez, 40, was transferred to the neurosurgical unit at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, where surgeons removed the bullet fragment. The fragment had penetrated his skull and lodged itself into the dura mater, the top layer of the brain, doctors told Martinez.
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A Bay Area bakery called Gala Bakery sent the Warriors an amazing cake to congratulate them on their championship. The team shared photos on Wednesday.
This cake is very impressive. It has a bunch of differently designed cakes stacked on top of each other, including Oracle Arena, the trophy, a cake with the player and coach’s faces on it, their Strength in Numbers mantra and the official NBA championship hat on the top.
Now I’m wondering if the Bay Area simply has lots of talented bakers or if other teams get these sorts of cakes too and just aren’t as good at sharing photos because Steph Curry always gets awesome birthday cakes too.
The Warriors championship parade is on Thursday.
The team of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu threatened on Tuesday to submit cabinet ministers to polygraph tests after several leaks from the most recent security cabinet meeting about U.S. President Donald Trump. Netanyahu has flown to Washington to meet with Trump on Wednesday in their first meeting since the billionaire was inaugurated on January 20.…
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Deputy Leader of the Senate, Sen. Bala Ibn N’Allah, said victory of President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki, at the Code of Conduct Tribunal(CCT) was victory for democracy. He told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja it was obvious that the case against Saraki was only a distraction to governance. The CCT […]
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Donald Trump rang in the new year by promising to disclose unknown details regarding the alleged Russian hacking that meddled in the presidential election - and announced his resolution for 2017 is to "Make America great again." Trump's comments on the hacking were in response to a question from a reporter on whether he believes intelligence analyses stating the Russians were behind the election interference.
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The San Francisco Police Department released a video showing three men attempting a car break-in drove over one of its police officers twice as the suspects tried to make a getaway. The incident occurred after plainclothes officers moved in to make arrests after they saw three men in a black four-door Infiniti attempt to steal a black Toyota SUV around Alamo Square Park on February 1.
LAKE MARY, Fla. (AP) A former NASCAR driver has been arrested on a federal charge of trying to entice a minor into sex.
The Orlando Sentinel reports that 59-year-old Rick Crawford was arrested Thursday in Lake Mary after he had been communicating about sex with an undercover sheriff’s deputy posing as a 12-year-old girl.
Authorities say Crawford and the undercover deputy were communicating for more than two weeks when he negotiated a time and place to meet up.
Court records show Crawford agreed to pay between $50 and $75 and that they would meet in a parking lot.
Crawford told investigators he didn’t believe the girl was 12 and would not have followed through with sex if she turned out to be underage.
Crawford raced in the NASCAR truck-series from 1997 to 2013.
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The following crime report is for crimes in Chestnut Hill from Feb. 5 to Feb. 11, 2017
Feb. 6. Theft from vehicle on 100 block of East Hartwell Lane. A woman told police that on Feb. 4 around 6:30 p.m. an unknown person entered her unlocked vehicle. Nothing was reported missing.
Feb. 8. Theft on the 8700 block of Germantown Avenue. An employee of the store told police that a man always comes into the store and tries to steal alcohol. At approximately 4:21 on Feb. 8, the man came into the store and tried to steal a bottle of 1800 Coconut Tequila. When the employee confronted the man, he put the bottle down and ran out.
Summary: Two crimes for the week – one theft from a vehicle and one theft
If you have been a victim of crime and would like services or support, call Northwest Victim Services, 6301 Germantown Ave., Second Floor, Suite One, 215-438-4410.
For more information, call the 14th District Police Headquarters at (215) 686-3388.
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According to Environment Canada, Tuesday Calgarians can expect sunny skies and warm temperatures throughout the day, reaching a high of 23 C. At night, cloudy periods are expected, but the temperature should still stay relatively warm, with 4 C being the forecasted low.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional Democrats stand divided over whether to fight now or later about the fate of some 800,000 immigrants who came to the U.S. illegally as children.
House Democrats want the issue resolved in the broad spending bill. Some Senate Democrats would rather deal with the issue next year, ahead of President Donald Trump’s March deadline.
The fate of these “Dreamers” is among the trickiest issues to resolve as Washington seeks to avert a Christmas government shutdown.
For Illinois Rep. Luis Gutierrez, there is no more important issue in the year-end budget showdown.
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Claire's filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Monday.
The teen retailer is closing 92 stores, most of which are located in malls.
Here is the full list.
Claire's filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Monday and announced it would be closing 92 stores in March and April.
Claire's is a teen jewelry and accessories retailer that's perhaps best known for its ear-piercing service.
In 2016, Claire's closed 166 stores. The company has been hit hard by declining traffic to malls, where the majority of its stores are located.
"This decline may be attributable to several factors, including competition from big box retailers, large tenant closures (leaving malls without an 'anchor' tenant to drive foot traffic), and the increased popularity of online shopping," the company said in a bankruptcy filing.
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CBA attracts 200 mln AZN at deposit auction
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© Report Baku. 12 February. REPORT.AZ/ The Central Bank of Azerbaijan (CBA) has today held a regular deposit auction. Report informs citing the CBA, 200 mln. AZN were attracted at the deposit auction. Notably, demand made 848,2 mln. AZN (4,24 times more).
SAN FRANCISCO — The Washington Nationals have put right-handed reliever Shawn Kelley on the 10-day disabled list Tuesday because of ulnar nerve irritation in his pitching elbow.
Kelley, who turns 34 on Thursday, has a history of elbow trouble and has twice come back from Tommy John surgery. He is scheduled to undergo an MRI test on his elbow when the Nationals return to Washington later this week.
"Same as yesterday," Nationals manager Dave Martinez said. "Hopefully he gets better soon. He's sore but he feels better."
Kelley felt some irritation in his elbow shortly after relieving starter Gio Gonzalez during the sixth inning of Monday night's 4-2 loss to the Giants.
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Athletics reliever Yusmeiro Petit found out his mother passed away on Monday prior to his team’s game against the Rangers, Martin Gallegos of The Mercury News reports. Petit decided to pitch anyway, turning 1 2/3 innings of scoreless baseball, limiting the Rangers to just one hit.
Manager Bob Melvin said, “I was amazed. Didn’t expect it.”
It’s admirable — though certainly not expected — when a player pitches shortly after suffering a personal loss. Some people like adhering to their routine while grieving.
Petit was added to the bereavement list on Tuesday. He will spend some time away from the team for the funeral. We send our heartfelt condolences to the Petit family.
Our thoughts are with Yusmeiro and his family during this difficult time. — Oakland Athletics 🌳🐘⚾️ (@Athletics) April 24, 2018
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PRIOR LAKE, Minn. — Pop singer Gwen Stefani will close out a star-studded Super Bowl week in Minnesota.
The three-time Grammy winner will headline at Club Nomadic at Mystic Lake Casino Hotel on Sunday, Feb. 4.
Stefani is the final headliner. Other acts at Club Nomadic include The Chainsmokers on Thursday, Feb. 1; Ellie Goulding and Norwegian electronic dance music artist DJ Kygo on Friday, Feb. 2; and Florida Georgia Line on Saturday, Feb. 3.
Stefani joins a growing list of performers who will be in Minnesota during Super Bowl week. Others include Jennifer Lopez, who will perform at Nomadic Live! on Super Saturday Night. Sheila E., the Revolution and Morris Day & the Time will perform a Prince tribute as part of a series of free concerts.
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Lithuania's new heavy truck sales grew at one of the fastest rates in the EU in the first quarter of 2018, figures from the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) showed on April 24th, cites LETA/BNS.
New heavy vehicle registrations in Lithuania jumped by 15.5% in the first quarter year-on-year to 2,069 units, the third-highest growth rate after Hungary's 46.4% and Cyprus' 20.8%.
Latvian sales rose by 14.6% to 392 and Estonian sales were up by 5.7% to 350 units.
Registrations of all new commercial vehicles, including buses and coaches and light commercial vehicles, increased by 13% to 2,900 in Lithuania, by 18% to 979 in Latvia and by 8.1% to 1,700 in Estonia.
Across the EU, the total commercial vehicle market expanded by an annual 2.6% to 622,400 units.
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When it comes to love, Brielle Biermann has hit a grand slam!
The 20-year-old Don’t Be Tardy star told ET last year that her boyfriend, Chicago White Sox minor league pitcher Michael Kopech, 21, is “the one.” The blonde beauty sat down with us again on Thursday, and revealed they’re now talking about an engagement and looking at rings!
“I send him rings all the time. I sent him a ring the other day and he said, 'That's horrible!' and I said, ‘Well, it's not for you. Why do you care?' And he said, ‘I like every other ring you usually send me, just not this one,’ Brielle says with a laugh.
“I used to just want a round diamond, but now I want [a ring] like Kim [Kardashian West]. Not that big, but I like the shape, how it's a small band with a diamond. Just one. In that shape,” she explains.
Barberton Police are seeking for the public’s help in identifying a person who robbed the Wooster Road N Dollar General the evening of April 15.
The suspect is described as a white male or light-skinned black male, about 5 feet 10 inches to 6 feet tall and thin. Anyone with information about the robbery is asked to call Detective Russell at 330-861-7254.
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Anderson missed both of his shot attempts, adding 10 rebounds, four assists, and one steal in 22 minutes during Monday's 89-75 victory over Golden State.
Anderson's fantasy value comes purely from his defensive stats but this performance was disappointing even by his standards. He has now scored in single-digits in six consecutive games and is basically non-existent on the offensive end. He is not really worthy of a standard league roster spot unless you are in desperate need of steals.
KAUKAUNA, Wis. (WBAY) – An eagle has been rescued from Lafollette Park in Kaukauna.
The Kaukauna Police Department posted a photo of the majestic bird on its Facebook page late Tuesday.
The department said the eagle had been sitting in the park since about 11:30 a.m. that day and hadn’t moved.
“Poor guy seems to be sick. Hopefully he makes a full recovery,” reads the Facebook post.
The Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary in Green Bay came to rescue the eagle, according to police.
Action 2 News will follow up on this story today for an update on the eagle’s condition.
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The British Academy of Film and Television Arts has formally cancelled the membership of disgraced movie producer Harvey Weinstein.
BAFTA suspended Weinstein last October following a string of sexual harassment allegations against him.
In a statement at the time, the British academy said it considered the “reported alleged behaviour completely unacceptable and incompatible with BAFTA’s values.”
This afternoon it said it had formally terminated the membership, effective immediately following a process laid out in the BAFTA constitution.
More than 80 women have accused Weinstein of acts ranging from intimidation and bullying to rape.
Police in New York, Los Angeles and London have said they are investigating allegations against the film producer.
Mr Weinstein denies all claims of non-consensual sex.
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Three Democratic candidates for the South Carolina Governor’s Office will be debating Friday evening as part of the Palmetto State Progressive Summit.
The debate will feature Phil Noble, James Smith, and Marguerite Willis. It will be the first gubernatorial debate of the year.
“[Friday night’s] debate will be the most insightful and interesting debate of the year. Our questions will not be the questions you have heard at other events,” Donna Dewitt, the chair of the board of debate host Progress South Carolina said.
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Former SC Representative and attorney Bakari Sellers will be the moderator for the debate. Invitations for the debate were sent to all the gubernatorial candidates, regardless of party affiliation, however, the Republic candidates declined to attend.
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A man who was run over by a Menomonie Police Department squad car while lying in the road, is now seeking a half million dollars from the police department and the city.
The city's lawyer is recommending the city council deny Brett Schulte's claim at Monday's council meeting. Schulte is seeking compensation for pain and suffering, loss of wages and earning capacity and medical expenses.
It was last October during UW-Stout's homecoming weekend that a Menomonie officer saw Schulte laying in the road. He swerved but was unable to avoid running over the lower part of his body. An investigation showed Schulte was intoxicated. It was also dark and raining at the time.
Earlier this month, Schulte pleaded no contest to underage drinking and having a fake ID. He was fined $513, and a ticket for standing in the road was dismissed.
Services for Sandra Nicole Hyatt were held 3:00 p.m. Monday at Cooper Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Greenlawn Cemetery. Visitation was held 1:00-3:00 p.m. Monday prior to the service at the funeral home.
Nicole, 36, died Thursday, December 22, 2016 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
Born in Dillon County, SC, December 13, 1980, she was the daughter of the late Johnny Wayne Hyatt and Sandra Snowden Hyatt. She was a cosmetologist.
Survivors include her daughter, Jazlyn Causey of Hamer; sister, Cristel (Brian) Ammons of Latta; nephews and niece, Jordan (Katelyn) Upton, Brianna Ammons, Parker Ammons, and Casen Upton; special friends, Nicole Brigman, Nikki Brumbles Wilkes, Anita Cook, and Cody Bryant.
Tim Tebow will suit up for the Columbia Fireflies in 2017. (Source: Columbia Fireflies)
He's only played a few games in Columbia in a Fireflies uniform, but Tim Tebow is already making his mark in the minor leagues.
The former Florida Gators and Denver Broncos quarterback made his presence known once again Sunday afternoon with year another home run.
Tebow smashed a three-run homer against the Augusta Greenjackets at Spirit Communications Park for the third game in the series.
It's the second home run the ex-football champion hit in his limited time in the minors.
Tim Tebow with his second homerun of the season! It was a 3-run HR to Right Field. #LetsGlow pic.twitter.com/jrusDpU6EL — Columbia Fireflies (@ColaFireflies) April 9, 2017
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Sims carried once for three yards and brought in five of seven targets for 31 yards in Thursday's 19-14 loss to the Buccaneers.
After being uncharacteristically uninvolved for the first three games (nine total touches), Sims finally saw some volume in the passing game. The fourth-year pro played on 32 snaps (44 percent), leading all Bucs backs, including the returning Doug Martin. However, he was an afterthought in the running game, and given the availability of Martin, Jacquizz Rodgers and even Peyton Barber, it's likely the majority of Sims' work will come through the air this season.
Police investigating an attempted abduction at Adamstown last weekend have now released an e-fit image of the alleged offender.
It’s believed a man tried to pull a 17-year-old girl into his ca
r, while she was walking along Glebe Road at 6pm Sunday night.
Thankfully, she managed to escape.
Officers are now looking for a man described as being of Caucasian appearance, around 183 centimetres tall with a thin build and wearing a blue hooded jumper.
He was last seen driving east on Glebe Road in a grey Holden Commodore sedan.
Anyone with information should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
It has been a long wait for the Gemini twins (thus, quadruplets), that will be birthed by very beautiful, terrifyingly talented pop star Beyoncé, but the time may just be upon us.
Numerous clues have arisen of late pointing to Beyoncé relieving her womb of two little people. There are photos that Beyoncé and Jay Z's security team parked outside the UCLA hospital for most of the day yesterday for one, and now The Shade Room has claimed to have a source at the hospital confirming the whole fifth floor has been shut down for Beyoncé. And now Bey's hair stylist, Chuck Amos, posted this tease to Instagram:
Of course, all the above is pretty inconclusive, but that hasn't stopped the Beyhive from freaking the fuck out online. Before you review the receipts just be aware, it's a slippery slope when you fall this deep into Beyoncé vortex...proceed with caution.
We do indeed need answers NOW. Stay tuned, my sweets.
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Indonesian authorities are urging people not to climb the active Mount Agung volcano on Bali after a video of a foreigner standing at the edge of its smoking crater circulated online.
Disaster Mitigation Agency spokesman Sutopo Purwo Nugroho says the volcano is "very dangerous" and could explode anytime. It's been at its highest alert level since Sept. 22, sparking an exodus of more than 140,000 people from the area.
The video posted Friday on Facebook shows a middle-aged man speaking French while plumes of steam rise from the crater he is perched above.
Last week, four Hindu priests angered authorities by posting a video of the crater after climbing the peak to pray.
Mount Agung last erupted in 1963, killing more than 1,100 people.
A suspected rapist and triple murderer's death plunge from a fourth-floor balcony of the Mahoning County Courthouse on Monday legally closed the book on a troubling criminal case in Youngstown.
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A judge has denied bond for an Ohio man accused of plowing his car into a crowd at a white nationalist rally.
Judge Robert Downer said during a bond hearing Monday he would appoint a lawyer for James Alex Fields Jr.
Fields is charged with second-degree murder and other counts after authorities say he drove into the crowd, fatally injuring one woman and hurting 19 others.
The rally was held by white nationalists and others who oppose a plan to remove from a Charlottesville park of a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee.
Fields has been in custody since Saturday.
A high school teacher said Fields was fascinated with Nazism, idolized Adolf Hitler and had been singled out by school officials in the 9th grade for his "deeply held, radical" convictions on race.
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CHERRY HILL, N.J. (CBS) – Police in Cherry Hill are investigating a double stabbing that happened overnight.
Police say two men were stabbed early Wednesday morning at the Vera Nightclub on the 2300 block of Marlton Pike.
No word yet on the conditions of the victims.
So far, it’s unclear if anyone is in custody.
Inter Milan have won two of their three total meetings against Crotone in Serie A, losing the other.
If they don’t beat Crotone, Inter Milan will equal their longest winless streak in their Serie A history (eight games), recorded on five occasions – the latest in 2016/17.
After seven wins from their first eight home league games of the season, the Nerazzurri are winless in their last three Serie A fixtures at San Siro (D2 L1).
Over the last seven matchdays, Inter have recorded a 5% shot conversion rate – it was 17% over their previous 15 league fixtures.
Crotone have scored exactly three goals in two of their last six league games on the road, but they have netted only one goal in total in the other four such outings.
Crotone have conceded 15 goals from set pieces (including one in their last match against Cagliari), more than any other side in Serie A this term.
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Jason Tenner performs as Prince during Purple Reign at the D Las Vegas hotel-casino at 301 Fremont St. in Las Vegas on Saturday, July 26 , 2014. Donato Cabrera, music director of the Las Vegas Philharmonic Orchestra, conducts rehearsal for an April 1 concert featuring Brahms' German Requiem by the Las Vegas Philharmonic and Las Vegas Master Singers on Tuesday, March 21, 2017, at University Methodist Church, in Las Vegas.
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Rising Montreal based songwriter Common Holly has announced a short burst of UK shows.
The songwriter's folk noir drove debut album 'Playing House' to cult acclaim, finding a devoted online audience with its vivid songwriting.
Sadly live shows on this side of the pond have been thin on the ground, starving fans of concert action.
Common Holly has finally pieced together a short European tour, and it includes two UK shows.
Hitting Glasgow's Hub & Pint venue on May 15th, the songwriter will then high-tail it to London for a show at the Lexington on May 18th.
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Catch Common Holly at the following shows:
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15 Glasgow The Hug & Pint
18 London The Islington
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Ukrainian thermal power plants (TPPs) and combined heat and power plants (CHPPs) in January-May 2018 increased coal consumption by 22.4% (by 2.048 million tonnes) compared to the same period in 2017, to 11.208 million tonnes.
According to the Ministry of Energy and Coal Industry, in May 2018, coal consumption by TPPs and CHPPs increased by 36.6% compared to the same month in 2017, to 1.835 million tonnes.
As reported, TPPs and TPPs of Ukraine in 2017 reduced coal consumption by 20.8% (by 6.527 million tonnes) compared to 2016, to 24.811 million tonnes.
Ukraine in 2018 plans to increase the import of steam coal by 11.3% (by 573,900 tonnes) compared to 2017, to 5.669 million tonnes.
Are you sure we’re not back in the ‘90s?
With everyone playing Crash Bandicoot, Wipeout and a spiritual Banjo-Kazooie successor, we're starting to wonder whether we somehow passed out in a DeLorean during the New Year’s celebrations.
Most interesting of all these retro rebirths, though, is Sonic the Hedgehog. He was one of the biggest stars of the decade, but ever since? He crashed harder than Macaulay Culkin. That’s not down to any lack of trying on Sega’s behalf, either. We’ve seen Sonic undergo more reboots than Batman and James Bond combined.
But now, it seems Sega (with the help of developers Handcannon and PagodaWest Games) has finally figured out the best way to get their mascot running at full speed again – return him to his Mega Drive origins.
UPDATE: A MAN who crashed his motorbike at Blacks Beach has escaped serious injury.
A Queensland Ambulance Service spokesman said the man crashed his motorbike on Narrabreen Street at Blacks Beach just before 7.30pm on Sunday.
He was taken to Mackay Base Hospital in a stable condition, suffering from abrasions.
A Mackay Base Hospital spokeswoman said the man, aged 30, arrived at 8.15pm on Sunday, but was not admitted to hospital.
INITIAL: A MAN who came off his motorbike in Blacks Beach has been taken to hospital.
A Queensland Ambulance Service spokesman said a man aged in his 20s crashed his motorbike on Narrabreen Street at Blacks Beach just before 7.30pm on Sunday.
He was taken to Mackay Base Hospital in a stable condition, suffering from abrasions.
The hospital has been contacted for more information.
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Palardy inked an exclusive-rights, free-agent tender from the Panthers on Monday, David Newton of ESPN reports.
Palardy received an extended audition with the Panthers last season due to Andy Lee's (hamstring) placement on injured reserve in mid-November. He punted pretty well, posting a 37.9 net average while pinning the opposition inside the 20 on 13 different occasions. Palardy will need to beat out his veteran opposition in training camp to earn a 53-man roster spot.
European Commissioner for Economic and Financial Affairs Pierre Moscovici said on Wednesday Greece's talks with its official lenders on concluding a bailout review have made progress but more steps are needed to wrap it up.
Moscovici is in Athens to help close a review of Greek reforms which has dragged on for months.
"There is convergence at certain points so that we can conclude the review and move ahead," he told reporters before a meeting with Greek Finance Minister Euclid Tsakalotos. "Some more small steps remain." [Reuters]
Turkey's state-run news agency says an armed assailant has opened fire at a nightclub in Istanbul during New Y... . Medics carry a wounded person at the scene after an attack at a popular nightclub in Istanbul, early Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017.
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WASHINGTON (AP) - Reality TV star Kim Kardashian West is en route to the White House to advocate on behalf of a great-grandmother serving a life sentence in prison.
That's according to a person familiar with the visit who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss it publicly.
Kardashian West has urged the president to pardon 62-year-old Alice Marie Johnson, serving a life sentence without parole for a non-violent drug offense.
She's been in touch with Jared Kushner, Trump's son-in-law and senior adviser. He oversees the administration's push to overhaul the nation's prison system.
It's unclear whether Kardashian West will meet with President Donald Trump, but the president often invites visitors into the Oval Office.
She tweeted Wednesday, "Happy Birthday Alice Marie Johnson. Today is for you."
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) - The tough final climb up the Cauberg hill has been cut from this year's Amstel Gold Race cycling classic, with organizers saying the move should create a more open race.
Climbing specialists often wait until the short but steep Cauberg shortly before the finish line to make their move in the race that passes through the rolling hills of Limburg province.
Race director Leo van Vliet says he now hopes "to create a more open race, which leads to more potential winners and the attacking riders will have more chance."
Fans of Dutch climbs will still get the chance to see riders going up the Cauberg - the racers have to climb it three times during the April 16 event.
KITCHENER — A Waterloo Regional Police officer has been cleared in a 2017 six-vehicle crash that involved a stolen vehicle.
In the morning of Jan. 18, an officer began to follow a stolen vehicle in Kitchener that would not stop.
When the stolen vehicle reached Belmont Avenue between Queen's Boulevard and Spadina Road, it went through a red light and hit a number of vehicles. A pedestrian was also seriously injured.
The driver of the stolen vehicle fled on foot.
British counter-terrorism police have become involved in an investigation after two people were found unconscious in Wiltshire in the United Kingdom. Charlie Rowley and Dawn Sturgess remain in a critical condition after being ‘exposed to an unknown substance’. The incident took place just kilometres from where former Russian spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia were poisoned with a nerve agent.
The more than 1,800 attendees who flocked to this week's FundForum International summit in Berlin could not escape the keen focus on digitalisation and the growing pressure on managers to harness its anticipated benefits. Given the tremendous potential for artificial intelligence to improve systemic efficiency and optimise client communications, the pervading sentiment was very much "adapt or die".
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IDF Chief of Staff Lieutenant-General Gadi Eizenkot has decided to make changes to the Joint Service Order in the wake of scathing criticism of the order by Religious Zionist rabbis.
The new order allows an officer of career soldier placed in a mixed unit to apply for transfer based on the recommendation of the Army Chief Rabbi. It also states in contrast to the previous order that "the order will be implemented while maintaining the honor and beliefs of all soldiers."
IDF spokesman Brigadier-General Ronen Manalis said that the new order maintains Jewish identity while allowing for joint service.
One Ukrainian soldier was wounded in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) zone in Donbas on Monday, the Ukrainian Defense Ministry's spokesman for ATO issues, Oleksandr Motuzianyk, has said.
"Last day, none of Ukrainian military died in the ATO zone, one was wounded as a result of mortar shelling in the area of Chermalyk, Mariupol district," he said at a briefing in Kyiv on Tuesday.
According to Motuzianyk, in the Luhansk sector the enemy shelled the ATO forces positions four times, used mortars once.
In the Donetsk sector, the main hostilities were conducted in the Avdiyivka area, where militants used light weapons, mortars, once using a 152 mm cannon. In the area of the Butivka mine and Katerynivka mine, illegal armed formations fired using small arms and grenade launchers. One provocation was registered in Opytne.
In the Mariupol sector, 24 shellings were recorded, three of them with the use of mortars. Shooting was recorded in Maryinka and Volnovakha districts, in Chermalyk, Shyrokyne and Talakivka.
Rays manager Kevin Cash said he plans on using Andriese, who will start Wednesday against the Marlins, for about two innings before turning the game over to the bullpen, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
The Rays were able to get by without Andriese in Tuesday's 9-6 win over the Marlins in 16 innings, during which Tampa Bay used eight relievers. However, because Andriese was called upon for two innings of relief Monday, he'll likely face any even stricter pitch count Wednesday that he normally does when working as an "opener' for games. Cash said that once Andriese departs, Andrew Kittredge and Ryan Weber will cover the bulk of the innings in long relief.
Brazil's President Michel Temer adjusts his microphones during a press conference at the Planalto Presidential Palace, in Brasilia, Brazil, Monday, Feb. 13, 2017, where he spoke on the security vacuum created by a "police halt" in the Brazilian state Espirito Santo. Temer called the police halt "an insurgency against the Constitution."
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Railway trade unions say that, they will decide whether or not to continue the strike they have already implemented this morning (31).
The token strike, carried out by the Railway Technical Services Trade Union Committee based on several demands, was scheduled to end today at 4pm.
However, since the the authorities have not taken measure to resolve their issues, the Executive Council will decide on the future actions at 10am today, stated the Railway Trade Union Alliance.
Co-convener of the Alliance S. P. Vithanage stated that instead of resolving employees’ issues, the authorities are only trying to suppress the protesters.
The Railway Technical Services Trade Union Committee launched a 48-hour token strike from 4.00pm on 29th May, based on three demands including salary increments.
The new season of American Idol is officially underway.Viewers may have noticed that there is a lot of Delaware Valley talent vying for spots in this year's competition.Season 1 contestant and Doylestown native, Justin Guarini, along with Alicia Vitarelli take a look at some local contestants featured in Sunday night's premiere.Watch the full video in the player above.------
Last night, Willie Nelsonended a concert near Salt Lake City early, later citing altitude sickness. The show, at theUSANA Amphitheatre in West City Valley, Utah, ended while Nelson was still in the early part of his set,Billboardreports.
Theeighty-four-year-old country music legend later apologized for the cancellation on social media. This is Willie I
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Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida held the annual Girl Scout Highest Awards Ceremony celebrating the amazing accomplishments of 18 girls who have earned their Gold Award and 41 that have earned Silver Awards.
The recipients are inspiring leaders whose Gold Award projects are impacting the worlds of STEM, education, agriculture, medicine, and more on a local, national, and global level. The event was attended by alumnae, volunteers, leadership and families.
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ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkey’s state-run news agency says police have detained eight people in connection with the Istanbul nightclub attack.
Anadolu Agency says that the eight have been taken into custody by Istanbul anti-terrorism squads and they are being questioned at Istanbul’s main police headquarters.
The gunman, who escaped after carrying out the attack, wasn’t among the eight.
The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for the attack, which killed 39 people, most of them foreigners.
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Disappointing not to get the 3 points today but we go again and all about next week now. Looking forward to a big few days ahead so happy for @IngsDanny today too with his goal #YNWA pic.twitter.com/4jKllGeGBg
SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- A car struck someone pushing a shopping cart Monday night on the North Side of Syracuse, police said.
The pedestrian is now in critical condition, Syracuse police Sgt. David Sackett said in a news release.
Police were called to Grant Boulevard and Woodlawn Terrace at 8:40 p.m. for a report of a person apparently pushing a shopping cart in the road who had been hit by a car, Sackett said in the release.
Officers said it appeared the pedestrian was walking west on Grant Boulevard on the south side of the road, while the vehicle traveled eastbound on the south side of the street.
American Medical Response (AMR) ambulance took the pedestrian to Upstate University Hospital, where he is in critical condition.
Police say they are withholding both the names of the pedestrian and driver Monday night.
The Syracuse Police Department Traffic Section is continuing to investigate.
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Falls Church-based Evans Incorporated was recently recognized as a Northern Virginia Family Service CARE (Companies as Responsive Employers) Award winner, named to the 2017 Inc. 500/5000 list of fastest-growing companies nationwide, and became a Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce GovCon Award finalist. Evans Incorporated is a human-centered solutions and products provider focused largely on the aviation and transportation industries. Through its 23-year history, Evans has provided its human-centered strategies and approaches, both domestically and abroad. For more information about Evans Incorporated, please visit evansincorporated.com.
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A Democratic attorney general candidate says his Republican opponent, Ohio Auditor Dave Yost, should have immediately referred to authorities a whistleblower's allegations that Ohio's then-largest online charter school intentionally inflated attendance figures.
Steven Dettelbach, a former U.S. attorney, responded Tuesday to an Associated Press report that an ex-employee of the now-shuttered Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow shared his claims of misconduct with the Ohio Department of Education and Yost's office last year. The ECOT board's attorney says he was unaware of the man's claims.
Dettelbach told reporters Tuesday that critical evidence in a potential criminal case could have been lost during delays in referring the information.
A spokesman said in a statement Tuesday that the Auditor's Office "aggressively" audited ECOT funding and "thoroughly investigated" the employee's allegations.
Dublin 2-13
Tyrone 1-11
by Cóilín Duffy
Dublin maintained their unbeaten start to the Allianz Football League, staging a strong second half display to have five points to spare in this Division 1 clash at Healy Park, Omagh.
The visitors were down to 14 men from the 45th minute, after Niall Scully was sent off, but they just held Tyrone to four points in the second half - all in the closing 10 minutes.
Tyrone started strongly, but Dublin slowly crept into this game, taking the lead for the first time in the 42nd minute, thanks to a Brian Fenton score, and never looking back.
Dublin were handed a numerical disadvantage soonafter, with Scully dismissed after picking up a second yellow card.
However, Jim Gavin's side grew in confident, with Tyrone amassing some bad wides, and Stephen Cluxton also denying Connor McAliskey of a goal chance.
The hosts failed to score from the 38th minute until the 63rd minute, but Dublin also found scores hard to comeby, however the Metropolitans got them when it mattered most.
The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights was in Raleigh on Friday to look at access to voting for minorities, saying North Carolina could provide a lens through which to examine voting rights nationwide.
The Justice Department says Bayer must sell approximately $9 billion in businesses and assets to BASF. The Department says the proposed divestiture to BASF, which it calls an experienced chemical company with a substantial crop protection business, will fully resolve all horizontal and vertical competition concerns. As a result, the Department says “American farmers and consumers will continue to benefit from competition in this industry.”The Antitrust Division Tuesday filed a civil antitrust lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia to block the proposed transaction, while simultaneously filing a proposed settlement that, if approved by the court, would resolve the department’s competitive concerns. Under the terms of the proposed settlement, Bayer must divest businesses that compete with Monsanto. Those include Bayer’s cotton, canola, soybean and vegetable seed businesses, as well as Bayer’s Liberty herbicide business, a key competitor of Monsanto’s well-known Roundup herbicide.
Kendrick Lamar’s DAMN. Tour is coming to Atlantic City, New Jersey on Friday, August 25th, and we want to send you to see the show.
The DAMN. Tour starring Kendrick Lamar with YG & D.R.A.M. is making a stop at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ on Friday August 25th. Tickets are on sale now through ticketmaster.com and any Ticketmaster outlet, but we want you to win them right here.
Listen for your chance to call-in all this week with the Hot Morning Crew. When you hear the cue to call, dial (860) 674-9307 and you could win a pair of tickets to see the show!
SALISBURY >> Two occupants of a plane that crashed into a tree Sunday evening were taken to Sharon Hospital for evaluation after suffering minor injuries, State Police Trooper Kelly Grant said in a press release.
Grant wrote that workers from the state’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection were on their way to the site to handle a fuel leak.
The call about the single-engine plane crash on Mount Riga Rd in Salisbury came in at about 5 p.m., Grant said. The plane was reported to have departed from Great Barrington, MA. shortly before crash.
The plane was in a tree and the occupants, who suffered minor injuries, were on the ground when rescuers arrived, Grant said.
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Here's a deeper look at the data for Saturday regarding rain chances and what I'm looking at this afternoon to prepare the forecast for broadcast.
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Collingwood's Sarah D'Arcy is set to come under fire after an ugly kicking incident in the AFLW opener. Video: Twitter / Seven
77-year-old woman mauled to death by dog in Alsip
A 77-year-old woman was killed by a dog Monday afternoon in south suburban Alsip.
Officers were called about 3:30 p.m. to a home at 11604 S. Komensky Ave. for a report of a person being attacked by a dog in the back yard, Alsip police said.
The dog, a 6-year-old pit bull, was aggressive when officers arrived and was killed, police said. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police said the woman and the dog, which was described as a pet, both lived at the home. No other incidents or complaints involving the dog were previously reported to authorities.
The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office did not release her identity Monday. An autopsy was expected Tuesday.
Tension and compression often meld into each another. In this building, two volumes are interwoven by strong connecting rods, extended columns and daring beams, with one of the two seemingly suspended from the other. With its mass and swirled dynamism, the suspended volume (that we will call Lila) seems to be slipping away from the one that is holding it up (that we will call Elena) making it extend and stretch as if it was Lila that was shaping Elena and providing her with her dynamic energy... — The Paris Review
A computer belonging to one of Yende's colleagues has also been confiscated.
JOHANNESBURG - Police are questioning of colleagues of Eskom employee Thembisile Yende whose body was found at a Springs utility substation in May.
A computer belonging to one of Yende's colleagues has also been confiscated.
A case of murder was opened.
Police changed the case to murder last week after the postmortem results revealed Yende had suffered injuries to the head and had suffocated.
The police's Johannes Ramphora said: “We have to investigate everybody because according to the family, they allege there was an email sent to the deceased by the colleagues.”
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A number of flights were delayed and cancelled at the Heathrow Airport in the United Kingdom over a heavy snowfall, the airport’s press service said in a statement.
“Heathrow Airport remains open. However, we regret that weather conditions across the UK are resulting in some passengers experiencing disruption to their travel arrangements.
“Airlines are responsible for ensuring their flights are fully de-iced before they are operated, and this is resulting in some delays and cancellations,” the airport management said.
The press service also called on passengers to check status of flights before coming to the airport.
According to the BBC broadcaster the heavy snow also resulted in power cuts as well as disruption of rail and road travel across the United Kingdom.
Hundreds of schools will be closed on Monday.
The deepest snow (30 centimetres or 12 inches) has been registered in the village on Sennybridge, Wales.
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Alleged three-state crime spree ends in Va.
Suspects chased through four counties after Wythe robbery
By MELINDA WILLIAMS
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Three Florida residents are jailed in Dublin, facing charges in multiple Virginia counties and states after a Wythe County robbery led to a chase on Interstate 81 from Wythe to Roanoke counties.
Wythe County Sheriff Keith Dunagan says in a press release that the series of Virginia incidents allegedly began about 10:38 p.m. Monday when deputies from his office responded to a reported armed robbery at I-81 Travel Plaza at exit 86.
Dunagan says the clerk indicated to black males with firearms entered the Travel Plaza, demanding money from the store’s cash register. After receiving an undisclosed amount of money and energy drinks, he says, the men got into a white Ford Expedition SUV and headed north on the interstate, toward Pulaski County.
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Taylor Swift at Lincoln Financial Field in July 2018!The One and Only Taylor Swift is bringing the reputation Stadium Tour to Philadelphia this summer! Tickets on sale to the public December 13th!
Kesha and Macklemore: Transcendent, and COMING TO BB&T THIS SUMMER!Kesha and Macklemore are coming to BB&T Pavilion July 25th, and the ticket presale starts December 14th!
Winter Wonderland: The Holiday Market at WoodsNext weekend, enjoy holiday shopping for a good cause to benefit the special-needs individuals served by Woods Services.
An anonymous reader quotes IEEE Spectrum: This year, Verizon and AT&T plan to deliver broadband internet to select homes or businesses using fixed wireless networks built with early 5G technologies . These 5G pilot programs will give the public its first glimpse into a wireless future that isn't due to fully arrive until the early 2020s.
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About 130 Sheffield homes have been hit by a power cut this morning.
The power outage is affecting properties in Kirkstead Gardens, Woodhouse Mill.
Staff from the Northern Powergrid are on site attempting to fix the problem, which was first reported at 8am.
They estimate the electric should be back on by 11am.
We already told you that it’s no secret that one of our favorite living legends is the amazing Kool Keith. His picture should appear under “prolific” in Webster’s Dictionary. Once again he comes through with a dope Hip Hop entry.
Now, here’s the video for the Lekz produced “Vibes” with Keith, Variuz Musik and Mr. Dane Uno.
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Edmonton 0 0 0—0 Toronto 1 0 0—1
First Period_1, Toronto, Hyman 6 (Nylander, Gardiner), 0:34.
Second Period_None.
Third Period_None.
Shots on Goal_Edmonton 6-19-16_41. Toronto 11-7-5_23.
Power-play opportunities_Edmonton 0 of 4; Toronto 0 of 2.
Goalies_Edmonton, Brossoit 2-6-1 (23 shots-22 saves). Toronto, McElhinney 3-2-0 (41-41).
A_19,486 (18,819). T_2:18.
Referees_Jean Hebert, Garrett Rank. Linesmen_Shandor Alphonso, Jonny Murray.
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A wanted man was arrested after Detectives with the Sikeston Department of Public Safety got an online tip about his location on Friday, Dec. 8.
The tip said 45-year-old Ray Eugene Howell was staying in the 300 block of Benton St. in Sikeston.
Howell had felony warrants for being a parole absconder and had failed to register as a sex offender.
Surveillance was set up and detectives saw Howell at the residence and later took him into custody. Howell was later transported to the Scott County Jail where he is currently being held with no bond.
Director Williams encourages everyone to use Sikeston DPS’s official website and its social media pages with Facebook and Instagram to report criminal activity. Call 573-471-4711 to report wanted persons or suspicious activity as well.
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As 2016 drew to a close, The American Journal of Managed Care A polled readers on what was, in their opinion, the biggest healthcare story of the year. Runners-up included drug pricing drama, Medicare policy announcements, and more, but the top answer by far was the news story that sent shockwaves throughout the healthcare industry and around the world.
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On April 22 at approximately 6:50 p.m., officers from the Great Bend Police Department were dispatched to the Great Bend Hotel, 3017 10th Street, in reference to a burglary.
Upon Officers arrival, they were advised by a security guard there was possibly a subject inside the building stealing items. Officers surrounded and searched the building, and located a subject hiding in the walls of the building.
The subject was placed under arrest and transported to the Barton County Jail.
The case has been submitted to the Barton County Attorney’s office for formal filing of criminal charges.
Any information regarding this case or any criminal matter please contact the Great Bend Police Department, 620-793-4120 or Crimestoppers at 620-792-1300.
Australian guitar virtuoso Plini has announced his second European tour this year.
Plini has already announced a string of June dates with Arch Echo and Mestis which also includes an appearance at this year's Download and Be Prog! My Friend festivals, and will support TesseracT and Between The Buried And Me on their November European tour.
The latest string of dates includes an appearance at London's Islington Assembly Hall on August 19 and appearances at the Czech Republic's Brutal Assault and UK's ArcTanGent festivals.
The new dates are:
CZE Karlovy Vary Musicians Festival - August 10
CZE Fortress Josefov Brutal Assault - 11
HUN Budapest A38 Roof - 14
POL Krakow Alchemia - 15
POL Warsaw Hydrozadadka - 16
UK ArcTanGent Festival - 18
UK Islington Assembly Hall - 19
MLT Mosta IR-Razzatt L'Ahmar - 22
Maureen Ihua-Maduenyi The Federal Ministry of Works says the reconstruction of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway has reached 40 per cent completion. The ministry had in November said that the work had progressed up to 32 per cent completion. The Federal Controller of Works, Lagos, Mr. Godwin Eke, during a tour of the road by engineers supervising […]
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A Tennessee man is accused of fatally shooting his pregnant girlfriend Saturday night in an attempt to end the relationship, according to WREG.
Brandon Freeman, 24, admitted to shooting Keosha Miller, who was three months pregnant, at an apartment complex in Memphis.
Freeman initially told investigators that some "random guys" tried to shoot he and Miller and hit her, but later admitted to shooting her multiple times.
He also told police that killing her was "the easiest way he could think of to get out of the relationship," court records say.
Freeman was arrested and charged with first-degree murder. He had no criminal record prior to the shooting.
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The Nigerian netted again in his club's victory at Udinese to maintain his excellent goalscoring form for the Pythagoreans
Simeon Nwankwo continued with his impressive form in Serie A after scoring in Crotone’s 2-1 victory over Udinese on Sunday.
The forward came into this encounter on the back of his beautifully executed bicycle kick which earned his side a draw with Juventus
And against the Little Zebras, the 25-year-old old found the target again equalizing Kevin Lasagna’s opener before Marco Faraoni got the winner for Walter Zenga's men four minutes from full time
‘Simmy’ has now scored three goals in his last four games in the Italian topflight and he would be hoping to be in his imposing form when Crotone hosts Sassuolo on April 29.
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The New Orleans Pelicans are on a roll in the postseason, fresh off a sweep of the Portland Trail Blazers. Handling the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference with ease has brought up the potential for big changes in Portland, both with coaching and players on the roster.
While the Pelicans are riding high right now as they get ready for a likely showdown with the Warriors in the second round, they too will also have some big decisions to make this summer. The biggest one is what to do with DeMarcus Cousins, who is currently missing this postseason with a ruptured Achilles which is an injury that has derailed many NBA careers.
Anthony Davis, the superstar largely credited for keeping the Pelicans afloat in Cousins’ absence, wants to see the team re-sign him this summer, but Cousins could go elsewhere in free agency if he’s tempted, or if the offer isn’t what he wants from New Orleans.
VANCOUVER, April 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ - Pure Industrial Real Estate Trust (the "Trust") (TSX: AAR.UN) today announced that its Board of Trustees has approved a cash distribution of $0.026 per trust unit for the month of April 2018 (equivalent to $0.312 per trust unit on an annualized basis). This distribution will be paid on May 15, 2018 to unitholders of record at the close of business on April 30, 2018.
The Trust's units are listed on the TSX under the symbol AAR.UN. The Trust currently has 305,880,218 units issued and outstanding.
- Above is video of Renee Young trying to get answers from SAnitY after they attacked The New Day during the Pancake Eating Contest on last night's WWE SmackDown. When asked why they attacked The New Day, Killian Dain said they are anarchy and Alexander Wolfe said they are disorder.
Eric Young added, "We don't need to explain anything to you. Besides, it's kind of a hard thing to explain... chaos."
- WWE Hall of Famer Barry Windham turns 58 years old today.
- Below is a new promo for Roman Reigns vs. Bobby Lashley at the July 15th WWE Extreme Rules pay-per-view:
She holds a juris doctor degree from The George Washington University Law School and a bachelors degree from Vanderbilt University. She can be reached at 202-360-6021 or kristen.l.abrams@asu.edu , and is available for broadcast and media appearences.
McQuaid practiced fully Monday, which was the first time doing so since suffering a broken leg Oct. 19.
McQuaid has been skating without contact for close to two weeks at this point and a return to the lineup seems quite close following Monday's development. While the Bruins haven't given any explicit timeline for McQuaid's return as of now, you can expect that to change as the veteran blueliner continues to practice.
YEREVAN, AUGUST 14, ARMENPRESS. Armenia’s minister of emergency situations Davit Tonoyan applied to Russian minister for civil defense, emergencies and elimination of consequences of natural disasters Vladimir Puchkov to provide firefighting jet as an assistance to extinguish the fire that broke out in the Khosrov Forest state reserve, the ministry told Armenpress.
At the moment preparation works are being carried out to bring the jet to Armenia.
On August 12, at 12:30, the ministry was reported that an area covered with plants in the Khosrov Forest state reserve was burning. According to preliminary reports, 200-250 hectares of forested area are on fire. On August 14, as of 06:30, firefighting works resumed in the Khosrov Forest state reserve. 69 rescuers and the response group of the national crisis management center are involved in firefighting works. At 06:00, the defense ministry aviation’s 1 helicopter has been involved in the works.
A longtime Associated Press writer and editor in New York who helped shape the news service’s coverage of stories from terror attacks to the evolving landscape of aging has died.
Conor McGregor looks on at the Mayweather vs McGregor weigh-ins
Conor McGregor discusses his future
Conor McGregor has revealed he's currently negotiating his long-awaited return to the UFC.
The UFC’s lightweight champion hasn’t set foot inside the cage since claiming the 155lbs title in the main event of UFC 205.
And now, he’s hinted that he’ll soon be back in the Octagon.
"We'll see, I'm currently in negotiations to face my next opponent," he told Adam Glyn. "We have many options.
Danny Duffy tossed seven strong innings as the Kansas City Royals topped the LA Angels 7-1 in the opener of a weekend series at Kauffman Stadium.
Duffy went seven innings giving up just one run on three hits and striking out six.
Mike Moustakas and Salvador Perez each hit home runs and drove in two for the Royals.
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What does blockchain have anything to do with Roseanne Barr? Well, this is the world we live in now.
Caputo has said he believes that blockchain is “the future of content.” He told The Daily Beast that Barr’s show is that prime content ― particularly because it can be used for luring “conservative-minded backers eager to tip the balance of political power in Hollywood,” according to the outlet.
ABC announced Tuesday that it had canceled its reboot of “Roseanne” mere hours after Barr made racist comments on Twitter about former Obama White House adviser Valerie Jarrett.
Sunday around 9:15 am, Troopers responded to a one-vehicle fatal crash on FM-2685 approximately three miles north of Gladewater in Upshur County. Reportedly the driver of a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu identified as Keegan James Norstrom, 31, of Gilmer, was traveling south on FM 2685 toward Gladewater when the vehicle left the roadway to the left, entered a side skid, and struck a tree causing it to roll onto the driver’s side and hitting another tree. Judge Rhonda Welch pronounced the driver dead at the scene. Croley Funeral Home in Gilmer has his body.
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson and his longtime girlfriend Lauren Hashian have welcomed a new baby.
The Rampage star announced the birth of his newborn on Instagram, posting a photo of baby girl Tiana Gia resting on his massive chest.
Johnson already had two daughters, 16-year-old Simone Alexandra, whom he had with ex-wife and current manager Dany Garcia, and Jasmine Lia, his first with Lauren in 2015. He has since had the pleasure of having a third, with the little bundle of joy making her arrival on Monday.
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BART passengers worry that homeless issues are migrating onto the trains. Above, a homeless encampment located under the tracks in Oakland.
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× Rescue underway for workers stuck on collapsed scaffolding near Miami
MIAMI — Rescuers in Miami are working to pluck construction workers trapped on a piece of dangling scaffolding, video from CNN affiliate WSVN shows.
Both workers were secured by harnesses and ropes when the scaffolding collapsed, WSVN reported, citing Miami-Dade Fire Rescue.
This is a developing story. Watch FOX 13 News and fox13now.com for updates.
For Kevin Hart, art is imitating life.
The comedian stars in his friend J. Cole’s new video for “Kevin’s Heart,” a song about fighting off the urge to cheat. In the song, the rapper references Hart’s infidelities.
The video alludes to what the famous 38-year-old’s everyday life looked like after one of his cheating scandals broke — from people staring at him in the supermarket and fending off women’s advances, to strangers offering him unsolicited advice in public bathrooms.
While the content of the five-minute video stems from a pretty serious place, Hart manages to inject a good amount of humor into his performance. At the end of the video, the comedian notices something in the sky, laughs and then continues walking. As he exits the frame, it is revealed that the phrase “Choose Wisely” is written in the sky — a nod to Hart’s past bad decisions.
Anxiety has gripped the staff and students of Makerere University following the sudden death of Dr Abel Rwendeire – the chairperson of a visitation committee instituted to probe the wrangles at the institution. Both parties are concerned the visitation committee’s report – originally scheduled to be released in March 2017, could actually never see the light of day. Richard Olweny was at Makerere and has the details.
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After watching the State of the Union address, I was overwhelmingly reminded of the great Spirit of America and the superior privilege we all have to live, work and prosper in our great nation.
Our President reminded us of the opportunities that lie ahead and that, yes, God is part of our historical and future success as a nation.
Listening to the “USA” chants in the chamber of the U.S. House of Representatives reminds me of strength, growth and pride. The President reminded the World that “All of us, together, are one team, one people and one American family.”
This is what a preeminent nation exemplifies.
We all owe thanks to our President for ushering in a USA team spirit of growth, gratitude and love for our country and our flag.
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Popular Grand Teton bear hasn't appeared this spring
JACKSON, Wyo. (AP) — A grizzly bear that's been a fixture for Grand Teton National Park's wildlife-viewing masses the past dozen years hasn't been seen yet this year.
The Jackson Hole News & Guide reports that the grizzly, known as 610, is an adult sow that typically emerges from her den in April and spends time in sight of visitors around Jackson Lake. This year, though, park officials haven't seen her once.
Photographer Tom Mangelsen, whose photos have helped bring international attention to the park's grizzlies, says he's increasingly worried about bear 610.
But park officials say it's not unusual that she hasn't been seen yet and they point out that grizzlies are unpredictable and may change behavior.
Meantime, other grizzlies have been active in visible areas of northern part of the park.
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Information from: Jackson Hole (Wyo.) News And Guide, http://www.jhnewsandguide.com
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Dante Osbourne Colley, was born September 24, 2017, at 10:08 am. Dante was cooperative and arrived on his due date weighing 7 lbs 7.3 oz and was 19.5 inches long at birth with blond hair and blue eyes.
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Sevyn Streeter and Luke James came together this Valentine’s Day to cover the Lauryn Hill/D’Angelo classic love jam “Nothing Even Matters.”
Keeping the format similar to the original, Streeter and James still put their own spin on it with unique ad libs and for a stirring love duet.
Pretty dope cover! Listen below:
James is fresh off of the buzz for his performance in the New Edition Story biopic starring as Johnn Gill and Sevyn is fresh off her “Girl Disrupted Tour” and prepping her debut album slated to arrive sometime this year.
Students and their parents at several Berkeley elementary schools made a stand for tolerance and love on Valentine’s Day by greeting all those arriving for classes with the message that students were welcome — regardless of their ethnicities, country of origin or legal status. The small demonstrations were prompted by the actions and statements of President Trump regarding immigrants.
In January 2018, the average monthly household payment for a kindergarten place was nearly NOK 2 500. In addition, the average fee for food and additional expenses charged by kindergartens was just over NOK 300.
On average, a one-year full-time place in a Norwegian kindergarten, including food charges and additional expenses, cost nearly NOK 31 000 in January 2018, according to Household payments for kindergarten.
This is 4.9 per cent higher than the same month in 2017. The average numbers are calculated from a comprehensive dataset, which includes all kindergartens and all municipalities in Norway.
This provides us with a good snapshot of average payments for kindergarten in Norway. See the report “Foreldrebetaling i barnehager, januar 2018” (in Norwegian) for more details.
Source: SSB / Norway Today
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - One group is working to feed the hungry in our community.
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Terre Haute Catholic Charities held the 8th annual Soup Bowl benefit.
More than 12,000 children in our community go hungry each year.
That's why individuals, businesses, and the arts community came together to raise money to help those in need.
"I think a lot of people in our community don't recognize the fact that there's actually more than 41 thousand people living here in West Central Indiana who are food insecure so they don't know where their next meal is coming from," said Jennifer Buell, development director at Terre Haute Catholic Charities.
The event is expected to raise more than $20,000.
That money will help give an extra 80,000 meals to those in our community.
A U.S. Capitol Policeman who has just been denied his dream job with the Secret Service takes his little girl on a tour of the White House
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The Indonesian government will deliver 5,000 tons of rice as humanitarian aid to drought-stricken Sri Lanka, Indonesian media reported.
Indonesian President Joko Widodo has said the food aid had been requested personally by Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena.
"I have responded to the request since it was urgently needed," Jokowi said at the warehouse of state-owned logistic agency Bulog in Jakarta on Tuesday, February 14, 2017.
Jokowi has said that having a close relationship with Sri Lanka, Indonesia feels the need to help the country. He expects the relevant ministry to immediately send the humanitarian aid.
On the same occasion, Foreign Affairs Minister Retno Marsudi said that Indonesia and Sri Lanka have a very long history together. The two countries were the co-founder of the Non-Aligned Movement.
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Duane Morris Adds 2 Partners To New Austin Office
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 8:59 PM EST) -- Two partners, one with experience in insurance mergers and the other in technology patent litigation, have joined Duane Morris in Austin, Texas, from Winstead and McKool Smith.
Alex Gonzales, left, and Pierre Hubert Alex Gonzales and Pierre Hubert joined Duane Morris LLP on Jan. 22. Gonzales had been a partner at Winstead PC since 2001 and was chair of its insurance group. Hubert had been a McKool Smith PC principal and shareholder since 2006. Both said they chose Duane Morris to expand their practices and help...
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RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Former Brazil goalkeeper Julio Cesar says he will return to boyhood club Flamengo and end his career there in three months.
The 2010 Champions League winner with Inter Milan says "I hope I can enjoy those three months with the fans so we can close this chapter with a happy ending."
The 38-year-old Julio Cesar was a starter for Brazil at the last two World Cups. He played in the 7-1 loss to Germany in the 2014 semifinals.
Julio Cesar, who also had spells at Queens Park Rangers and Toronto FC, says he doesn't expect to play much for the club he left 13 years ago for Inter.
The Tyrone Bobcats rolled to the boys championship of the High Plains Conference Tournament on Saturday night in Anchor D Arena at Oscar Williams Fieldhouse, holding off the Boise City-Keyes Wildcats 46-37, while the Goodwell Lady Eagles succumbed to the Wildcat girls, 56-25 in the girls championship.
In other action, the Hooker boys captured the championship of the Blue & Red Classic in Hugoton, Kan. while the Lady Dogs placed third. Guymon’s boys and girls each took sixth.
See the recap in Monday's paper.
Here's all the ways to watch, listen to and chat about the Michigan-Michigan State game at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday at Michigan Stadium:
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Emergency services are at the scene of a crash involving a car and a bus near Redruth this evening.
Police were called to the A393 following the collision between Gwennapp and Ponsanooth.
The incident was first reported at about 5.45pm.
The road has been closed in both directions.
It is not yet known if anyone has been injured.
Follow the live blog below for updates.
Woman sentenced for using pepper spray on Kansas police
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (AP) — A Mississippi woman has been sentenced to eight years in prison for using pepper spray on suburban Kansas City police officers after they caught her shoplifting from a Victoria's Secret store.
The Kansas City Star reports that 40-year-old Latrina Newsome pleaded no contest in May to aggravated battery and battery against a law enforcement officer in Johnson County District Court in Kansas. She was sentenced Friday.
Authorities say she was caught last September shoplifting from the store at a mall in Overland Park. Police say that when officers tried to arrest her, she sprayed them with pepper spray and that she and a person who was with her fought with officers before they were subdued. One officer suffered a broken foot in the fight, and another officer broke a finger.
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Information from: The Kansas City Star, http://www.kcstar.com
Please enable Javascript to watch this video ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MO (KTVI) – It is a sad statistic to start a new year. St. Louis County logged its first homicide of 2017 just 20 minutes into it.
St. Louis County police responded to the 5200 block of Jamestown Bay Court for a shooting. Officers arrived and found a man dead after having been shot several times.
An investigation revealed that a disturbance had occurred within the victim’s residence just prior to shots being fired and that the suspect and victim knew each other. There is no suspect description.
The victim has not yet been identified.
The incident is being investigated by the St. Louis County Police Department’s Bureau of Crimes Against Persons.
A concerned citizen posted footage to Facebook of a disgusting discovery he made while visiting a dollar store in Snow Shoe, Pennsylvania, on March 10.Mark Rusnak shared a video showing maggots crawling in bags of Clover Valley rice at Dollar General to a local Facebook group. “I notified the manager but since I highly doubt any customers will be notified by them, I’ll do it. Every single bag on the shelf was contaminated,” he wrote alongside the clip.A local report states that Dollar General released the following statement:“We strive to provide safe, quality products for our customers. We are working with our vendor and store teams to investigate the concerns raised regarding Clover Valley rice and to determine the root cause of the issue. In the meantime, we have instructed the Snow Shoe store to remove the product from our shelves. We apologize for any concern or inconvenience this issue may have caused our customers."The video had over 3,900 likes at the time of writing. Credit: Mark Rusnak via Storyful
BROCKTON, Mass. (WPRI) – A Fall River man arrested in connection with several fires in the Brockton area is reportedly a person of interest in at least 10 other suspicious fires.
Prosecutors made the claim in court Thursday.
Mark Sargent, 49, of Fall River was already convicted on charges of arson in 2014, and served two years in prison. Now he is being charged with burning a building and malicious destruction of property exceeding $250.
Police made the arrest after the latest fire at Bay State Shredding early Wednesday morning.
Surveillance footage shows a car pulling up beside the building, and a man who investigators say they identified as Sargent getting out with a jug. The video then shows the man spreading what appears to be gasoline on the side of the building and igniting it.
Sargent was arraigned Thursday and remains in jail with bail set at $250,000. He is set to return to court October 31.
DETROIT - Local 4's Evrod Cassimy and Detroit's Queen of Blues,Thornetta Davis, are one of five "Detroit Duets" that will be performing live on Monday, June 26 on Local 4's broadcast of "The Ford Fireworks" presented by The Parade Company. The show will also be live streamed on ClickOnDetroit.com at 8 p.m.
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GREENSBURG, Pa. (AP) — A trial is underway for an 18-year-old Pennsylvania man accused of fatally shooting a friend in the face and then taking a selfie with the victim's body.
Two officers testified Tuesday that Maxwell Morton, then 16, showed little emotion or concern about the February 2015 shooting of 16-year-old Ryan Mangan.
Westmoreland County Detective James Williams told jurors "when he described pulling the trigger, he had a little smirk on his face."
Police contend Morton took a photograph of himself with Mangan's body minutes after the shooting and an hour later sent the image via Snapchat while he played online video games with a teen in Wisconsin.
The defense has argued that the teens were playing with the gun and it accidentally fired.
The judge ruled Monday the selfie can be seen by the jury.
CHILDREN from Emmer Green Pre-School started the festive season at the nearby St Luke’s care home by filling the day room with the sound of Christmas songs.
The two-, three- and four-year-olds also presented the residents with chocolates and biscuits and then had fun colouring in Christmas-themed pictures provided by the home.
This was the fourth year that staff and children from the pre-school have visited the care home in Marshland Square, Emmer Green.
Pre-school supervisor Wendy Robins said: “This event has become a lovely tradition for the children and staff. It’s always lovely to see the older people enjoy meeting the little ones and hearing their sweet voices.”
Poppy-Mae Genery, four, said: “I think the old people liked us singing. My favourite song is When Santa Got Stuck Up the Chimney”
Pam Hobbes, engagement lead at St Luke’s, said: “It was a magical morning, bringing the generations together.”
One person was shot near Norton Hospital on Monday night. (Source: Miles Jackson/WAVE 3 News)
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - A shooting has been reported outside a local hospital.
Few details were immediately available, but MetroSafe confirmed the call came in at 9:02 p.m. that the shooting took place just outside Norton Hospital in the 200 block of East Chestnut Street in downtown Louisville.
WAVE 3 News has a crew en route to the scene.
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Philippines Q2 agriculture output up 6.2pc
Farmers till the soil at a rice paddy as they prepare to plant rice seedlings in Gloria, Oriental Mindoro in central Philippines, November 28, 2013. — Reuters picMANILA, Aug 15 — The Philippines’ agricultural output rose 6.18 per cent in the second quarter compared with a year ago, outpacing growth in the first quarter, as good weather helped boost crop harvests, including rice and corn, the statistics agency said this morning.
Crop output, accounting for half of total production, grew 11.72 per cent, with paddy rice also up 11.72 per cent to 4.15 million tonnes.
Poultry output was up 8.36 per cent, helping to offset declines in livestock and fisheries, where output fell 1.38 per cent and 2.93 per cent respectively.
Agriculture accounted for about a tenth of the overall domestic output in recent quarters.
The government will release the second-quarter GDP data on Thursday. — Reuters
Aug 12 (Gracenote) - Results and standings from the Scottish Premiership matches on Saturday Saturday, August 12 Hamilton Academical 3 Dundee 0 Kilmarnock 0 Hearts 1 Rangers 2 Hibernian 3 Ross County 1 Aberdeen 2 St. Johnstone 4 Motherwell 1 Friday, August 11 Partick Thistle 0 Celtic 1 Standings P W D L F A Pts 1 St. Johnstone 2 2 0 0 6 2 6 2 Celtic 2 2 0 0 5 1 6 3 Hibernian 2 2 0 0 6 3 6 4 Aberdeen 2 2 0 0 4 1 6 5 Hamilton Academical 2 1 0 1 3 2 3 6 Rangers 2 1 0 1 4 4 3 ------------------------- 7 Ross County 2 1 0 1 3 3 3 8 Hearts 2 1 0 1 2 4 3 9 Kilmarnock 2 0 0 2 1 3 0 10 Partick Thistle 2 0 0 2 1 4 0 11 Motherwell 2 0 0 2 2 6 0 12 Dundee 2 0 0 2 1 5 0 1-6: Championship play-off 7-12: Relegation play-off
The St. Vincent and the Grenadines Teachers Union will be hosting its Annual Summer Training Institute from next week.
The Teachers Union will again be collaborating with the Ministry of Education and the Canadian Teachers Federation to host the training from July 11 – 24, at the Girls High School.
The Union says the training is open to all Teachers across the country, and is geared towards enhancing the instructional skills of Teachers in the areas of Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Technical and Vocational Studies.
Each participant will also be exposed to ICT and Trade Union Education. The training sessions will run from 8:30am to 1:30pm daily at the Girls High School.
The opening ceremony will take place at Frenches House on Wednesday July 11th from 8:30am.
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The Goodthings Stores are kicking off the summer in style with the Good Vibes Summer Party! Featuring homemade ice cream, summer toys and games, gift giveaways, and everything else "summer.'" There will even be a drawing for an ice cream maker! Make sure to also check out Goodthings Maple Grove, GoodStyle White Bear, and GoodKids White Bear for additional events!
In January of this year, a picture taken on a Qatar Airways plane astounded the world.
Its main actors were 80 falcons - owned by a Saudi prince, seated peacefully in the airline's saloon, patiently waiting to reach their destination.
However, if you know Arabic manners well, it would not seem strange to you. Falcons are especially popular in this part of the world. So much that local airlines have even special bird-related rules. For example, aboard Qatar Airways can travel up to six falcons in economy and one in business class. The birds are deeply rooted in the tradition and history in the region. Prices for them are high - they may even reach seven-digit values.
A frightening ordeal after two kayakers had to be rescued on the Catawba River during the Memorial Day weekend. First responders say conditions on the Catawba are going to become more dangerous over the course of the week – they’re now urging people to stay off the water. CN2’s Kathryn Andreoli with more on what you need to know.
February 14, 2017 - A North Bellport man today pleaded not guilty to a seven count indictment charging him with rape and other sex crimes committed against a teenage female, Suffolk County District Attorney Thomas Spota said. Efrain Villafane, 60, pleaded not guilty to two counts of rape in the third degree, two counts of criminal sexual act in the third degree, two counts of sexual misconduct and one count of endangering the welfare of a child.
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By KEN SWEET
AP Business Writer
NEW YORK (AP) - In Washington, even a name change is fraught with political drama.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is pushing to be referred to as the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, a surface level, but notable change for the agency tasked with protecting consumers against debt collectors and banks.
Officials say the change reflects the bureau's legal name, but critics say it underscores the abrupt ideological turn the bureau has taken since Trump-appointee Mick Mulvaney took over. The 2010 Dodd-Frank Act did create a "Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection" but that name has rarely been used, except occasionally in court filings.
Under Mulvaney, the bureau has proposed revisiting the regulations and policies the Obama administration put in place, and has also reduced the number of enforcement actions it has taken.
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CIPPIC has been granted leave to intervene in Her Majesty the Queen in Right of British Columbia v. Philip Morris International, Inc., SCC No. 37524. The case involves the defendant's pre-trial discovery of the health-related databases of B.C. in the province's action against for recovery of the health care costs to the province caused by Philip Morris' tobacco products. CIPPIC's intervention will address (1) privacy and the risks of re-identification, (2) the need for those affected by government decisions based on large dataset to be able to challenge the data itself and to test (and contest) the algorithms used to arrive at its analyses, and (3) how to balance privacy with accountability in this context.
The case raises important issues about the right to challenge the outcomes of analytics performed on large data sets. As governments increase their reliance on big data and algorithmic decision-making technologies, privacy and government accountability will be increasingly at issue and, at times, at odds.
A man is in custody after leading officers on a chase that ended in an officer-involved shooting.
SACRAMENTO (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday evening's drawing of the California Lottery's "Fantasy 5" game were:
04-18-29-30-37
(four, eighteen, twenty-nine, thirty, thirty-seven)
Estimated jackpot: $70,000
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Pursue goals that are important to you rather than to other people. It’s okay to be selfish and look out for Number One, especially when you have already done so much for friends and family members. They owe you, not the other way round.
I for one am sorry to see him go but I suppose it was inevitable. I hope we use the suggested fee to strengthen the squad. GH needs to look at why we had to let him go & why Powell appears to be getting the best out of him.
Radamel Falcao has hit out at the ‘bias’ referee in Colombia’s World Cup exit to England
England secured a dramatic victory in Moscow last night, winning on penalties after the last-16 clash ended 1-1.
It was an ugly encounter at the Spartak Stadium and American official Mark Geiger struggled to keep a hold of the players at times.
The match saw 36 fouls, eight yellow cards and a host of incidents as Colombia looks to rattle the Three Lions.
Captain Falcao slammed Geiger after the match, insisting he favoured England throughout the tie.
The Manchester United flop said: “That they used an American referee to me seemed particularly, in this instance, that has been strange.
“It leaves me with many doubts, and that he only spoke English, I don't know, for sure there was bias.
Smith’s home is about six miles away of the Jordan River Parkway Trail, in West Jordan. She was last seen alive the evening before by her husband, police said in July. Police said at the time they did not consider her husband a suspect.
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Syria continues to sink in blood of own people, to collapse from explosions and attacks. Civil war goes four years.
According to UN figures, more than 250 thousand people were killed in military operations. Government forces confront militias belonging to various armed groups. The future of Syria and its citzens is still covered with a thick smoke of the next projectile.
Syria has turned into splinters. Splinters of broken silence.
Simon Cowell and David Walliams are often at odds on Britain’s Got Talent and have entered into a number of fiery spats on the ITV talent show this year alone.
Tonight’s live instalment of the reality competition saw Simon, 58, utterly speechless at his co-judge’s comments however.
Following a rousing show from comedy performer Mr Uekusa, who stripped off to simply a red satin sheet, the panel were left divided.
Simon was quick to praise the comedian’s routine, saying he would be “talking about it” tomorrow.
But David took a more intimate approach to the show and made a startling admission to the audience and viewers at home.
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April 28 Schweizer Electronic AG:
* Dividend stable at 0.65 euro
* Expect a slightly better year end result in 2017, striving for an EBITDA margin of again 8 to 9 percent of total turnover
* FY earnings after taxes 0.6 million euros versus 1.5 million euros ($1.63 million) year ago Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9204 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
A Milton company remains among the nation’s fastest-growing businesses, according to PROFIT 500.
Three O Four — which manufactures conveyers and spiral conveying systems for food and packaging industries — ranked 124th on this year’s list.
This marks the third consecutive year the local business made the cut, and has enjoyed a five-year revenue growth of 576 per cent.
“It is never easy to earn a spot on the PROFIT 500, but this year’s applicant pool was the most competitive yet,” said PROFIT 500 program manager Deborah Arts. “This year’s winners demonstrate the resilience, innovation and sheer management smarts it takes to build a thriving business today. Canada — and the world — needs more entrepreneurial success stories like these.”
A motorcyclist has died following a crash in Sheffield this morning.
A 20-year-old man was riding a grey Yamaha motorbike which lost control on Langsett Road North, in Oughtibridge, at around 7.45am.
The accident happened near to Bedford Road.
The man was pronounced dead at the scene.
No other vehicles are thought to have been involved.
Langsett Road North was closed for several hours in both directions between Cockshut Lane and Green Lane.
Police are investigating the incident and any witnesses are asked to contact them on 101 quoting incident number 262 of April 16.
Tim Farron could easily have slipped out the back door quietly. “I have helped the Liberal Democrats recover from the low point of 2015 but now it is time for a fresh face to take the party forward.” He could have slipped out the back door humbly. “I had hoped for a better result in the General Election and it is clear to me now that the party needs a new vision to take it forward.” Or he could have stayed inside and pursued the Remain cause this parliament as vigorously as he did in the campaign.
He didn’t. Instead, he chose to resign by returning to the most uncomfortable moments of the campaign, when he was repeatedly asked about how his faith mapped on to his attitudes to gay sex. He said that, in spite of his voting record and his political liberalism, his private views distracted media attention to an intolerable degree. “To be a political leader – especially of a…liberal party… and...
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US Issuing New Rules To Curb Illegal Fishing, Seafood Fraud
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The Obama administration is issuing new rules it says will crack down on illegal fishing and seafood fraud.
The new protections are called the Seafood Import Monitoring Program. They are designed to stop illegally fished and misidentified seafood from getting into stores and restaurants in the U.S.
An arm of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will administer the program. The government says the rules will require seafood importers to report information and maintain records about the harvest and chain of custody of fish.
The government says the program will start by focusing on “priority species” that are especially vulnerable to illegal fishing. Those include tuna, swordfish and grouper.
The rules go on the books in January 2017 and compliance is expected a year later.
Jan 31 (Reuters) - China Media Group:
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Fantasy 5' game
SACRAMENTO (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the California Lottery's "Fantasy 5" game were:
01-14-18-24-27
(one, fourteen, eighteen, twenty-four, twenty-seven)
Estimated jackpot: $166,000
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SAN JOSE (KRON) — The sister of the San Jose native killed in the Las Vegas shooting says Michelle Vo just wanted to spread good into the world.
A vigil is planned Friday night for Michelle, who is among the 58 people killed in the Sunday night rampage.
She grew up in the South Bay and worked for a tech company in Mountain View before moving to Southern California.
Michelle’s sister is trying to stay positive.
“I think her person hashtag says it all, #KeepGoodGoing,” she told KRON4. “She really just wanted to spread good in the world…I think she would want us to focus on the good. ”
The vigil is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. in front of San Jose City Hall.
Her sister says the public is welcome to attend.
BOISE, Idaho (AP) - Rosalie Sorrels, a Grammy-nominated folk singer and native of Idaho who recorded more than 20 albums and performed at top folk festivals around the country, has died. She was 83.
She died on Sunday in Reno, Nevada, at the home of her daughter, Holly Marizu.
Marizu told The Associated Press on Wednesday that her mother had been diagnosed with colon cancer in 2016 and also suffered from dementia, but a cause of death hadn't been determined.
Sorrels started traveling to performances with her five children after her marriage broke up in 1996. She received Grammy nominations for two of her albums.
In the 1980s she moved to a cabin near Idaho City about 60 miles (96 kilometers) northeast of Boise.
Memorial services are being planned, one of them in Boise later this month.
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× Firefighters: Heavy smoke, flames at Saltgrass in Conroe
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas — Firefighters are working to subdue flames and heavy smoke at a restaurant in Conroe, the Montgomery County Fire Marshal’s Office confirmed.
Thick clouds of black smoke could be seen rising above the Saltgrass Steak House location off I-45, firefighters said.
No report of any injuries, as of yet.
It’s still unclear what caused the fire, the office said.
After years of requests, according to the company, American Girl is finally offering a male doll character, as a sidekick to an American Girl musician.
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The roundabout under construction at the Anderson/Scenic/Kimball intersection will open to traffic on Wednesday, Aug. 16, weather permitting. Temporary roads and stop signs will be removed, and traffic will be able to use one lane in and out of the roundabout in each direction. Additional lanes of traffic in and out of the roundabout will open later in the project.
Construction continues on other aspects of the project, and the speed limit remains at 20 mph throughout the work zone. Please use caution, obey all traffic control and pay attention during this transition.
Master police officer Amanda Acuff with Scooter , officer Gene Carter with Toby and officer Chad Collins with Samson go through their daily grooming regimen at the Richmond Police Department Mounted Unit's barn under Chamberlayne Avenue. Officer Gene Carter walks Toby out of the Richmond Police Department Mounted Unit barn to go on patrol.
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On The Legislature Today, Senate President Mitch Carmichael has created a committee focused on restructuring the state's tax code and says its goal is to get rid of the state's income tax.
Carmichael discusses his newly formed committee and his goals as the newly elected Senate President.
A bill being considered by a Senate committee would give counties more resources to put toward infrastructure projects, like expanding roads or building water and sewer lines.
Every year for the past four years, the Our Children, Our Future Campaign has compiled a legislative platform to take to lawmakers. And every year, that platform has focused on ways to make life easier for working families in the state. Liz McCormick details 3 of the 12 legislative proposals on this year’s platform that were shared on Kids & Families Day at the Capitol.
Two-day Beach Trip
(State Senator taking kids to the beach)….Senator Ben Hueso is partnering with the Imperial County Boys and Girls Clubs, Outdoor Outreach and the State Parks Department.
They will host 20 kids from Imperial County on a two-day trip to Silver Strand Beach. Hueso says with Imperial Valley Temperatures well into the 100’s youth in Imperial County have little to no access to cool, coastal waters, especially when their family’s income levels are below the poverty rate. The Senator says the two day trip Tuesday and Wednesday will be filled with water activities, including Kayaking, canoeing and stand-up paddleboarding. Hueso says he will be focusing on the need to bring awareness to the issue that all youth should have the ability to enjoy the beach no matter where they live and their income levels.
PURCHASE, N.Y. (AP) — PepsiCo Inc. (PEP) on Wednesday reported fourth-quarter profit of $1.4 billion.
On a per-share basis, the Purchase, New York-based company said it had profit of 97 cents. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs and restructuring costs, came to $1.20 per share.
The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of seven analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.16 per share.
The food and beverage company posted revenue of $19.52 billion in the period, missing Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $19.6 billion.
PepsiCo expects full-year earnings to be $5.09 per share.
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× Car on fire forces lane closures in Layton
LAYTON, Utah — A car caught fire in Layton Tuesday morning, forcing officials to close the eastbound and westbound left lanes on a section of Antelope Dr.
According to the Utah Department of Transportation, the fire occurred at 1700 W and Antelope Dr. shortly before 9 a.m.
Columbia Police Arrest Attempted Murder Suspect
Kent Thompson Jr.
Kentrell Thompson
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- A man wanted for attempted murder is now behind bars.
Columbia police arrested Kentrell Thompson Friday night. Officers say on December 5, 2017 Kentrell and his twin brother Kent Thompson Jr. allegedly shot a man several times at a convenience store in the 3900 block of West Beltline.
Kent was arrested on January 22nd.
The twins are charged with Attempted Murder and Assault and Battery.
THE wreckage of a helicopter that crashed into the ocean off WA's Pilbara coast has been recovered.
The chopper had been carrying two pilots when it ditched into the ocean about 30km off Port Hedland on Wednesday night as it approached a bulk carrier.
The men, employees of Aviator Group subsidiary Mackay Helicopters, were on their way to pick up another marine pilot, who witnessed the crash.
The body of 44-year-old Brett Gallard, a trainee pilot who was flying the chopper, was found on Saturday.
A second pilot who was on board, 64, was rescued from a life raft shortly after the crash.
Australian Transport Safety Bureau spokesman Craig Condon told reporters last week the helicopter became inverted once it hit the water.
The man who survived followed his underwater escape training, activating an emergency beacon and setting off four flares after freeing himself.
Woman enters plea in accident that injured several boaters
ANGOLA, Ind. (AP) — A Fort Wayne woman who caused a boating accident that injured several people on a northeastern Indiana lake has pleaded guilty to criminal recklessness.
Twenty-one-year-old Dominique M. Effinger pleaded guilty Monday to one count of criminal recklessness with a deadly weapon.
Her plea agreement calls for a 1 ½-year executed sentence. A Steuben County judge is set to sentence Effinger on Aug. 3.
Effinger was driving a 21-foot motorboat on Lake Gage in July 2017 when the boat went out of control. Ten people, all of whom had been drinking, were thrown from the boat into the lake about 35 miles north of Fort Wayne.
Several people were injured. Two women suffered serious injuries, one with skull fractures and broken bones and the other with an arm injury.
× BBB offering free shredding in honor of Secure Your ID Day
OKLAHOMA CITY – To help protect you from identity theft, the Better Business Bureau is offering free shredding in honor of Secure Your ID Day.
On Saturday, April 22, the BBB serving central Oklahoma is holding its annual Secure Your ID Day.
Gather up your unwanted documents and take advantage of this free shredding service from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., or until the shred trucks are full.
You can drop off up to three bags or boxes of documents to be securely shredded on-the-spot at the Better Business Bureau of Central Oklahoma Offices, located at 17 S. Dewey Ave, Oklahoma City, Okla. 73102.
Officials with the BBB are asking that you do not bring any cardboard or three-ring binders.
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Best Memorial Day Walks, Runs And Parades In MiamiWhile Memorial Day was originally designed to honor those who died in the Civil War, it soon became known as a day to remember and honor all those who died fighting for our freedom. There are many ways to honor our dead on this holiday an this list is just a tiny fraction of those methods. Whether attending a somber ceremony, going to a park for Memorial Day activity, there is something for everyone to do to honor our fallen soldiers.
Millions and millions of people around the world have little or no access to good internet service. The reasons range from government instability to bad economies to challenging terrain. And that’s why there’s a boom in efforts to deliver internet connectivity from the skies.
The best known of those efforts are Facebook’s giant Aquila drone and Project Loon from Alphabet’s X. Now, there’s a new entrant–one with some impressive money behind it. According to Xconomy, Altaeros Energies, a Massachusetts startup, has closed a $7.5 million round of funding to develop a network of tethered blimps that provide connectivity. All told, Xconomy wrote, Altaeros has raised $20 million, with the latest funds coming from SoftBank Group.
It’s not clear which of these technologies will end up being the most successful, or serving the most people. What is clear is that the world needs more and better internet service, and if it has to come from above, then we need as many people working on the problem as possible.DT
This photograph of camels walking through the desert is confusing web users
While at first glance it appears that the camels are walking normally across the landscape, in actual fact what we see as camels are shadows.
As the sky is so low in the sky, the shadows of the camels are stretched out along the sand, looking like the bodies.
The real camels can actually be seen as white slivers below the shadows.
The image has gone viral recently, but was actually taken by George Steinmetz in 2005.
TORONTO, April 24 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index fell on Tuesday as lower oil prices weighed on energy shares, while investors worried about the prospect of higher global borrowing costs after the U.S. 10-year yield hit the 3 percent level for the first time in four years.
The Toronto Stock Exchange's S&P/TSX composite index unofficially closed down 75.06 points, or 0.5 percent, at 15,477.00. Eight of the index's 10 main groups ended lower. (Reporting by Fergal Smith Editing by Tom Brown)
In central and northeastern Newfoundland, as well as southwestern Newfoundland from Bay St. George to Port aux Basques, rain or snow is expected to change to snow and ice pellets today. Some areas will get a trace of snow, with other areas getting about 5 cm or more.
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Staunchly conservative U.S. lawmaker Scalise among wounded in shooting
WASHINGTON, June 14 Steve Scalise, the Republican leader wounded in a gunman's attack on Wednesday on people practicing for a charity baseball game, is a staunch conservative and key figure in trying to push legislation through the U.S. House of Representatives.
LANSING — Fourteen prospective motor carrier officers reported to the Michigan State Police (MSP) Training Academy Aug. 13, for the first day of the 22nd Motor Carrier Officer Recruit […]
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Baltimore Orioles manager Buck Showalter was initially concerned with Mychal Givens pitching in the World Baseball Classic. However, his coaching staff eased his fears by assuring Givens will have limited work.
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About Minerva House Care Services
The Hospital of God Care Services at Minerva House, Horden is a new and innovative resource for people with dementia and their carers and is available to anyone living in the East Durham area. Guests are picked up by the centre's adapted mini-bus which has a tailgate lift. The first part of the day is spent settling in and with group games and discussions. Guests do not have to take part if they do not want to and may sit quietly or in small groups if they wish. Lunch is provided on the premises at a small cost per day. There is a choice of activities with crafts, sing-a-longs and a variety of enjoyable games. Transport home is provided at the end of each session. The centre also provides personal care, including assistance with bathing in its purpose built bathroom, hairdressing, shaving, nail care and a variety of therapies.
Richard Elmer Branding, 88, of Granite City, died Saturday, March 17, 2018, at Granite Nursing and Rehab in Granite City.
Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, March 21, at First United Presbyterian Church in Granite City, with a Masonic service at 7 p.m. Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 22, at First United Presbyterian Church. Interment will be in Sunset Hill Memorial Estates in Glen Carbon.
Irwin Chapel Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
Lots of people took advantage of the beautiful weather on Sunday and enjoyed the day outdoors at Terhune Orchards in Princeton.
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Enter for your chance to win All Access to Panic! at the Disco at the Wolstein Center at CSU Wednesday, March 8th.
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El Centro Southwest athletic director Ruben Valenzuela talks about the Eagles’ success on the field this school year, including San Diego Section championships in football and softball.
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Joining Valenzuela are show host Drew Schlosberg, Steve Brand of the Hall of Champions and Jess Kearney of The San Diego Union-Tribune.
Other topics include highlights from the spring sports playoffs and a look ahead to this weekend’s baseball championships and state track meet.
- There's no word yet on when former WWE NXT Superstars Zelina Vega and Andrade "Cien" Almas will make their blue brand debuts but WWE began airing "coming soon" vignettes for their arrivals tonight. You can see the first promo above.
- "When Legends Rise" by Godsmack has been announced as the official theme song for Friday's WWE Greatest Royal Rumble event from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Remember to join us for live coverage here on the site at 11am EST beginning with the Kickoff pre-show.
- As noted, Daniel Bryan vs. Big Cass is now official for the May 6th WWE Backlash pay-per-view after Cass attacked Bryan on tonight's show and left him laying backstage, then took Bryan's spot as a guest on MizTV with The Miz. There was some speculation on tonight's show featuring a big angle to reignite the feud between Miz and Bryan but it looks like they will do a slower build to that match while Bryan feuds with Cass. Miz took to Twitter after SmackDown and taunted Bryan with the following message:
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Randy Haynes scored 16 points with four 3-pointers, B.J. Stith, Ahmad Caver and Xavier Green added 11 points apiece, and Old Dominion held off UAB 65-60 on Saturday night.
Trey Porter scored 10 points with nine rebounds for the Monarchs (17-5, 8-2 Conference USA), who scored 23 points off of 18 Blazers turnovers.
Chris Cokley scored eight straight and UAB led 39-34 early in the second half, but the Monarchs stayed close and led 52-51 on Caver’s 3 with 5:19 to go. The lead traded hands until Porter’s jumper put Old Dominion up 60-58 with 1:58 left. UAB closed to 63-60 on Nick Norton’s layup with eight seconds left, but B.J. Stith iced it with two free throws and Norton’s 3 at the buzzer missed.
Old Dominion led 30-29 at halftime on Haynes’ 3-pointer after eight lead changes and 10 ties.
Cokley scored 16 points, Zack Bryant had 14 and William Lee 10 for the Blazers (15-9, 6-5).
Arkansas AG to appeal 1 of 2 execution stays
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge says she won't appeal an execution stay set for an inmate whose attorneys say he's mentally ill. But she says she has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to vacate a stay issued for another inmate, Don Davis, who was scheduled to die Monday night.
An Arkansas Supreme Court stay remains in place for Davis, who was sentenced to die for the death of a woman shot at her home in northwest Arkansas during what appeared to be a robbery.
Rutledge says she won't appeal the stays issued to Bruce Ward, who has a separate legal challenge over his mental health.
Davis' death warrant expires at midnight.
Davis came within hours of execution in 2010 before a stay was granted.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A resolution that aims to keep the Petroglyphs from being overrun by people is moving forward after city councilor approval Monday night.
The area has seen a fair share of graffiti, trash, off-roading, and now homes and roads are being built close.
Councilor Isaac Benton’s resolution will establish a plan for the preservation and protection of the Petroglyphs while reaffirming an agreement between the city and the feds.
Immediately after his election win in November, the odds of Trump staying in the Oval Office for four years were 3/1, indicating a 25% chance he'd leave early. Now a little more than three weeks into his tenure, the odds have been slashed to 11/10, putting a 47% chance that he'll resign or be impeached.
"It's all about supply and demand and punters have been backing it and we've forced to cut the odds accordingly," Ladbrokes spokesperson Jessica Bridge said.
"As every day goes by, there's a new Donald Trump controversy and punters are putting two and two together and backing him to leave," she said.
SHEPHERDS GREEN youngster Jasmine Conway has gained further success this week.
Conway won the U16 grade three singles title in The Penarth Open where she beat Jess Doerr 6-4, 6-0 in the final. Conway then triumphed in the doubles after winning the U18 grade three tournament with beaten singles finalist Doerr.
Twelve-year-old Conway has also qualified for the end of year national championships grade one in the U12 and U14 age groups set to take place in Nottingham and West Hants at the end of the month.
Authorities say an anthropologist will perform an autopsy on a severely decomposed body found inside a parked car in Detroit.
Wayne County Medical Examiner’s Office spokesman Lloyd Jackson says a Michigan State University anthropologist is scheduled to conduct the autopsy Tuesday. He said Monday that medical examiners concluded an anthropologist will have to determine the gender, age, timing of death, and perhaps how the person died.
Police say a man interested in buying a house made the gruesome discovery Thursday in the home’s garage. Jackson described the bones as dark and leathery and covered in a sweater, shirt and pants.
Detroit police spokesman Dan Donakowski says tenants of the home told officers they never entered the garage because the landlord prohibited it. Donakowski had no further updates on Monday.
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The President claimed that all sides committed acts of violence in Charlottesville, VA, but the person who rammed a car into a crowd of people killing one and injuring 19 idolized Hitler and held white supremacist views.
Austin: I think the bigger question here is why is seafood caught in the USA sent to China for processing?
Popular Midcentury Modern Homes Are Fetching Top Dollar
Though they can be a challenge to live in, buyers are paying premium prices for a slice of history
Update, 10:03 p.m. Eastbound I-70 is now open.
Update, 9:15 p.m. Vail Pass remains closed on I-70 eastbound at mile marker 180.
Vail Pass is closed in the eastbound direction on the evening of Sunday, March 18, as of 6:45 p.m. Heavy snowfall is hitting the pass and a crash involving a jack-knifed semi is currently being attended to by Colorado State Patrol. This story will be updated.
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — A vehicle overturned Monday on the exit ramp from Interstate 264 west to Frederick Boulevard in Portsmouth.
VDOT says the exit ramp is currently closed.
Pictures from the scene show an overturned vehicle near the woods, with several people standing nearby.
Accident: WB on I-264 at MM5 in Portsmouth. Exit ramp closed. Potential Delays.6:54PM — 511 Hampton Roads (@511hamptonroads) August 14, 2017
'Effie' is an automatic iron that will dry, steam, and iron your clothes. It can iron up to 12 items in a cycle and comes with adjustable hangers to make washing all sizes simple.
Officers removed five adult dogs including three Doberman Pinschers, one German Shepherd and one husky.
The adult female German Shepherd was found to be pregnant.
Pennsylvania officials say they have seized 15 dogs from a breeder's home, including three that were illegally debarked.Gillian Kocher, spokeswoman for the Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, says 10 puppies and five adult dogs were removed from the unlicensed breeder in Quarryville May 24.Kocher says three adult dogs were debarked by a pipe that was repeatedly pushed down their throats to damage their vocal chords.Debarking or the devocalization of dogs is banned under Pennsylvania law unless it is performed by a licensed veterinarian using anesthesia.The dogs are currently in the custody of the PSPCA where they will receive medical care.An investigation into the breeder is ongoing.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Us Energy Corp:
* U.S. Energy Corp announces second quarter 2017 results; 2017 mid-year reserve report
* Qtrly sales volumes 58,369 BOE versus. 49,885 BOE last quarter
* U.S. Energy Corp - revenues from sales of oil and natural gas for Q2 of 2017 were $2.0 million compared to $1.7 million last quarter
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Brendan Kelly has been appointed Bishop of Galway.
He is currently serving as Bishop of Achonry.
Bishop Brendan is a native of Galway and was ordained in 1971.
His appointment by Pope Francis has been welcomed by Archbishop Michael Neary who has paid tribute to his personal integrity, generosity of spirit and outstanding ministry.
Canon Michael McLoughlin also welcomed his appointment.
He said: "We have no doubt that Bishop Brendan will be a good shepherd.
"The people of Lisdoonvarna and of Spiddal can testify to his compassion and his dedication, to his gentleness and his kindness when he were their priest.
"We look forward, with the help of God and our Blessed Mother, to sharing the journey in the years ahead with our new Bishop."
McLeod (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's clash with the Avalanche, Mike Morreale of NHL.com reports.
McLeod skated with teammate Brian Boyle (illness) on Friday, but has yet to resume practicing with the whole team. The 19-year-old racked up an impressive 27 goals and 46 helpers in 57 outings for OHL Mississauga last season and probably will find himself back in juniors once cleared from his ankle ailment.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - The Senate's top leader says it's "premature" to tout President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize in pursuing a peace deal with North Korea.
But Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell chuckled as he mentioned the "chagrin" it would cause the Nobel committee to award Trump the world's most coveted diplomatic prize.
The Republican senator made the comments this week to WHAS-AM in his home state of Kentucky.
U.S. and North Korean officials are continuing talks aimed at salvaging a summit between Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. McConnell says the U.S. should always be "skeptical" when dealing with North Korea, but says it's good that Trump and Kim could meet.
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Alhaji Mohammed Kari is the Commissioner for Insurance. He spoke extensively on issues concerning the insurance industry such as risk based supervision, brokers etc, adding that the sector can benefit from other sectors of the economy, among others.
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NIZHNIY, Novgorod, Russian Federation, Jul 4 – Uruguay striker Edinson Cavani is likely to miss his side’s World Cup quarter-final against France on Friday after suffering a calf injury in the last-16 win over Portugal.
The Uruguayan Football Association (UFA) posted photos of Wednesday’s training session on social media, with Cavani a notable absentee.
After tests on Monday, doctors confirmed the Paris Saint-Germain star had suffered bruising to his left calf, although he had not torn a muscle.
With the 31-year-old Cavani set to be sidelined, Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez will likely play Cristhian Stuani up front alongside Luis Suarez for the two-time world champions.
Girona forward Stuani replaced Cavani, after the latter had scored both goals in Uruguay’s 2-1 victory against Portugal.
Dow Jones industrials sink 500 points
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NEW YORK-The Dow Jones industrial average dropped 500 points, or 2 percent, as a weeklong slump in stock market picks up speed.
The market is heading for its biggest weekly drop in two years.
Weak earnings from several giant U.S. companies including Exxon Mobil and Alphabet, Google's parent company, further dented investors' confidence.
Bond yields rose sharply after the government reported another gain in hiring last month as well as the fastest wage growth in eight years, stoking fears of inflation.
The Dow fell 515 points, or 2 percent, to 25,675. The Standard & Poor's 500 index gave up 49 points, or 1.8 percent, to 2,773.
The Nasdaq fell 108 points, or 1.5 percent, to 7,278.
Bond prices fell. The yield on the 10-year Treasury note rose to 2.85 percent.
It can be hard getting through to today’s kids on topics like safety and crime — but one teenager has done her bit to pass these crucial messages on to her peers.
Jade Heron joined the Police Scotland Youth Volunteers four years ago and has come to the fore as one of their key players. The 17-year-old now helps to deliver messages on key topics like knife crime to kids her own age in schools across Dundee.
Jade said: “I was so happy I cried. I can’t believe I’ve won. I’m speechless. I’ve come on so much. I had no self confidence before, but I do now.”
Brian Deffaa has joined LifeBridge Health as the system’s first chief marketing officer. Deffaa will lead the development and execution of internal and external communications relating to marketing, branding and public relations.
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A selection of Philippe Chancel’s rarely seen images of multiracial gang life in 1980s Paris, ahead of a new exhibition at the Barbican
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Urges All To Celebrate August 15 As ‘Sankalp Parva’
NEW DELHI: In the 34th edition of his radio programme, ‘Mann ki Baat’ last month, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had called upon the citizens of India to observe this Independence Day as ‘Sankalp Parva’ and urged them to dedicate themselves to social causes and share their ideas to creating a new India.
As he asked them to pledge to free the country of the evils of poverty, terrorism, casteism and communalism in the next five years, he said, “Let us come together and resolve: Dirt-Quit India; Poverty-Quit India; Corruption-Quit India; Terrorism- Quit India; Casteism-Quit India; Communalism-Quit India!”
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Mark Wahlberg is still kicking back on his vacation in paradise and he’s treating us to more shirtless action in the new year!
The 45-year-old actor hit the beach for a dip in the ocean on Monday morning (January 2) in Bridgetown, Barbados. He was also seen going for a New Year’s Day swim in orange trunks.
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Mark has been showing off his six pack abs and buff muscles on the beach for over a week now. He was first spotted in Barbados with his family on the day after Christmas.
I know its past history , BUT why are RL clubs allowed to mismanage & get away with it. As a Doncaster fan we have had a Chairman who ruled the club with his heart declaring we would be going full time , aiming for SL. Weeks later we were in administration .
Hope you survive in some form ! may be starting in C1 & ditching the Bulls logo is the only option .
Do not shoot me down in flames , I am a genuine RL supporter & want to see RL in Bradford thrive.
One person has died after a car rolled west of Te Kuiti before dawn this morning.
Emergency services were called to the single-car crash at Oparure Rd, between Boddie and Gadsby Rds, at 4:18am.
The driver was trapped in the vehicle but had died at the scene, police said.
Three others in the car were taken to Waikato Hospital by ambulance - two in a serious condition, and one in moderate condition.
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Southern Californians will soon be ringing in the New Year at neighborhood sports bars, nightclubs, outdoor venues, and maybe even Disneyland. But when the party's over and all of that drinking is done they're going to need to get home safely.
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A post-mortem examination was conducted on the bodies of Constance Fraser and Phyllis Caesar today at 9.30 am by Government Pathologist, Dr. Nehaul Singh who gave the cause of death as asphyxiation due to suffocation and manual strangulation compounded with trauma to the head.
Two suspects were on Tuesday arrested for questioning in connection with the South Road and Albert Street, Georgetown murder of the women.
The women were discovered around 9.30 am on Tuesday by members of their church, the South Road Full Gospel Assembly, after several efforts to contact them proved futile.
From Pennsylvania to Tennessee to California, hundreds of protests of varying size against Planned Parenthood and counterprotests in support of the nonprofit health organization took place across the country Saturday. #ProtestPP, a national coalition opposed to abortion rights that seeks to end any public funding for Planned Parenthood, said more than 200 rallies were planned in 45 states.
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Few cultural developments of 2016 have incited as much anger, fear, or insight into our current culture as the rise and acknowledgment of fake news. Fake news is exactly what it sounds like—these are sources and articles that make inaccurate or intentionally misleading claims under the guise of professional journalism.
ISLAMABAD: Former cricketer Sarfraz Nawaz submitted a fresh petition with the Islamabad High Court (IHC) seeking court intervention against recent steps of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) including “attempt to pressurise former Test cricketers to keep mum on the board shortcomings on administrative and financial front”.
The plea submitted by legal consultant Naeem Bukhari will be taken up by Chief Justice IHC Justice Mohammad Anwar Khan Kasi on Wednesday (today).
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MOSES LAKE, Wash. - Mel Olson, the legendary voice of the Moses Lake High School Chiefs, died Tuesday afternoon after he was struck on his bicycle by a pick-up truck in Moses Lake. He was 89-years-old.
The Grant County Sheriff's Office confirmed to kxly4 that Olson was the victim of the crash. He had been the play-by-play announcer for Chiefs football, basketball, and wrestling teams for more than 50 years.
iFIBER One News reported the accident after a vehicle struck a bicyclist near the Harvest Manor Estates along Airway Drive around 4 p.m. Tuesday. Olson was taken to Samaritan Hospital and was then airlifted to a regional hospital, where he passed away from his injuries.
Pink News reports that in an unexpected move, police in Ghana have arrested two men who targeted gay men they found on Grindr.
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NAPERVILLE (AP) — The coroner in Will County in northern Illinois says heroin overdose deaths in his jurisdiction were up more than 40 percent in 2016 over 2015.
Coroner Patrick O'Neil tells The Naperville Sun that as of Friday Will County had 75 heroin or fentanyl deaths. Fentanyl is more lethal heroin substitute. That number is 42 percent higher than the previous record of 53 reported during 2012 and 2015.
O'Neil said he can't predict what 2017 will bring but says he will continue to speak out about the overdose deaths. He says reporting it as a public health issue lets coroners get the message out about the dangers of heroin and other opioids. He says coroners report "how dangerous and how deadly this stuff is, and how serious a problem it is."
Islamabad, April 17 - Pakistani security forces have killed 108 terrorists in a major anti-terror operation launched in February, the military said on Monday. The operation codenamed Radd-ul-Fasaad, or Reject Discord in English, was launched after a series of terrorist attacks that killed over 100 people nationwide.
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Same bait, same place, same result nearly three years later.
Longboat guide Steven Herich of Beach Fishing Adventures experienced a case of waterfront déjà vu last week, landing and releasing a 50-inch, 35-pound barracuda under nearly the same conditions he caught almost exactly the same-sized barracuda in August, 2014.
“You gotta be totally on your game,’’ he said of the sharp-toothed catch, hooked near the Islander Club groins. As he did in 2014, he used a live ladyfish as bait.
His clients, Bill and Debi Whitman from Sarasota, were thrilled.
Herich said he saw the fish off the beach while fishing for snook and cast the ladyfish, which an angler had just caught nearby, in its direction for the strike. The fight to land the barracuda lasted about 30 minutes and included several jumps.
According to a new report from The New York Times , an autonomous vehicle from Uber struck and killed a woman in Tempe, Arizona:
The Uber vehicle was in autonomous mode with a human safety driver at the wheel when it struck the woman, who was crossing the street outside of a crosswalk, the Tempe police said in a statement.
The Times says this may be the first time a pedestrian has been killed after being struck by a self-driving vehicle.
Uber has reportedly suspended testing of its autonomous vehicle fleet and is cooperating with authorities. The company issued a statement following the incident:
Valtteri Bottas who was previously at Williams, has yet to triumph. Valtteri Bottas felt the pain of Mercedes team orders for the first time at the Bahrain Grand Prix on Sunday but said he accepted they made sense in the circumstances.
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Gordon's daughter, Matilda, gives a lesson on her take on a classic hamburger and French fries, which the young cooks must replicate.
PHILADELPHIA — Alex Louin scored with 43 seconds left and she and Adrianna Hahn made 3 of 5 free throws as No. 22 Villanova held off Big 5 rival Temple 69-65 on Sunday for the Wildcats’ best start in 37 years.
Villanova is 9-0 to start a season for the first time since the 1979-80 campaign. Temple (7-3), which led by as many as eight points in the second quarter, cut into a 10-point deficit over the game’s last six minutes, coming as close as 64-61 on a Tanaya Atkinson layup with 1:13 remaining. Louden scored after a timeout and the Wildcats held on.
Hahn led Villanova with 19 points, her 39th game in double figures, Louin added 15, Megan Quinn 12 and Jannah Tucker 10.
Atkinson led the Owls with a game-high 24 points and a season-high 18 rebounds, her ninth double-double, Mia Davis scored 13 points.
Villanova out-rebounded Temple 49-37, which led to outscoring the Owls 17-4 on second chance points and 30-28 in the paint.
WASHINGTON May 3 An expected proposal from moderate Republican Fred Upton to amend the party's healthcare overhaul plan is not likely a deal-breaker for conservative Freedom Caucus members in the U.S. House of Representatives, an aide to a caucus member said on Wednesday.
The comment from the aide, who asked not to be identified as negotiations are continuing, comes as House Republican leaders continued to seek enough support to vote and approve legislation to unwind the 2010 Affordable Care Act. (Reporting by Richard Cowan; Writing by Susan Heavey; Editing by Frances Kerry)
They developed the CAKE SAVER to prevent cut cake from getting stale prematurely. The accessory also stops cut cake from crumbling and falling apart before eaten. It keeps cut cake fresh so that it can be eaten at a later time. The unit eliminates messes and puts an end to waste. It is made of dishwasher-safe materials. Additionally, the invention is producible in different sizes and colors.
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Feb 13 Tag Oil Ltd -
* Tag Oil reports q3 2017 results and updates recent activities
* Average net daily production increased by 1% for quarter ended December 31, 2016, to 1,185 boe/d
* Revenue from oil and gas sales increased by 16 pct for quarter ended December 31, 2016, to $6.0 million
* Set to resume drilling on March 1, 2017
* Revenue from oil and gas sales increased by 16% for quarter ended Dec 31, 2016, to $6.0 million from $5.2 million for quarter ended Sept 30, 2016 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Illinois officials waited more than five months to alert dozens of domestic violence programs that their funding had been eliminated, an omission that forced layoffs and other cuts. Officials providing services to victims of domestic violence tell The Associated Press they were unaware that about $9 million in state funding was left out of the stopgap plan that expired in December. They learned about it in a Dec. 16 letter from Human Services Secretary James Dimas (DEE’-mahs). The shortfall has forced layoffs, salary cuts and longer waiting lists for services. No one will say why the money was excluded. State officials won’t say why Dimas didn’t notify anyone sooner. The budget was a brief agreement between Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner and the Democratic-controlled Legislature in a nearly two-year deadlock.
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SUFFOLK, Va. – A Virginia Beach couple was rescued Sunday afternoon from a sinking boat at Lone Star Lakes.
It happened at Lone Star Lakes Park, located in the 400 block of Kings Highway around 6:30 p.m.
The boaters told dispatchers that their rubber Zodiac boat had hit something in the lake and was losing air and taking on water.
Rescue crews were able to borrow a boat from a family that had just returned from fishing on the lake.
The couple, who were both wearing life jackets, was rescued from the water about 200 yards offshore, clinging to the deflated boat.
The received emergency assessment and blankets due to cold water temperatures. They did not go to the hospital.
The israel Defense Forces arrested 10 people Monday evening in the Palestinian Authority-assigned areas of Judea and Samaria who were wanted on suspicion of involvement in terror and violent disorders directed at Israeli targets.
One of the detainees was a Hamas agent. The suspects were turned over to security agencies for further investigation.
Strategies For Protecting Biotechnology In Brazil And China
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 4:11 PM EDT) -- Global competition for clean and sustainable processes using renewable resources as raw material drives many companies to leverage biotechnology. Over the next decade, biotechnology is estimated to contribute to 35 percent of the output of chemicals and other industrial products, to 80 percent of pharmaceuticals and diagnostic production, and to 50 percent of agricultural output. Patents play a key role supporting biotechnology companies, but navigating global intellectual property systems can be a complicated exercise for even the most seasoned innovators.
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North Korea announces it’s ready for “any mode of war.” The United States vice president continues his Asia tour. Plus, human trafficking concerns among displaced Rohingyas. VOA’s Steve Miller has your Asia news, in a minute.
Aldar Properties PJSC , Abu Dhabi's leading listed property development, investment and management company, announces the launch of The Bridges - a 1272 unit, AED 1.3 billion, mid-market residential development. Capitalising on the demand for this type of product, Aldar will release one tower for sale, at Cityscape Abu Dhabi.
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FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. – School District 60 has cancelled buses in the North Peace.
The District says due to overnight rain and icy side roads, it’s not safe to run school buses. Schools are still open.
Buses are still running in the South Peace.
Floyd Mayweather is doing more than boxing and launching his own businesses. The Money Team Music Group presents their Hip Hop recording artist, Lil Jamez.
Jamez released his new single “Too Much Money”, and he proves it in the visuals. The video kicks off with Jamez rocking Moncler apparel from head-to-toe matched with his TMT chain. His impressive Lamborghini appears in the screen and then the beat drops. Jamez and his team get bagged but the Hip Hop police, but it doesn’t look like anybody is snitching. Jamez certainly has the next trap hit. Young Thug and A$AP Rocky both make cameos in the video.
Check out the full video for “Too Much Money” above.
The 16th annual March for Meals on Wheels is underway, with the mission to deliver nutritious meals, friendly visits, and safety checks to America's seniors.
Dozens of volunteers were sacrificing their time preparing, packing and delivering meals to residential seniors on Monday.
Local state representatives and public figures are also set to do their part for the march this week.
Meals on Wheels helps people like Robert Fenske, who after losing his wife, was struggling to get nutritious meals.
"The pleasure of having those volunteer delivery people bring the meal and it's always on time, it's always good, the meals are great and good variety and nourishing," said Fenske.
Olmsted County Sheriff Kevin Torgerson and County Attorney Mark Ostrem are among local champions expected to make deliveries sometime this week.
Last year in Rochester, more than 200 volunteers delivered 29,000 meals.
An art exhibition in Rome lets visitors get their fix of Italian masterpieces, such as San Girolamo In Meditazione by Jusepe de Ribera. From Caravaggio To Bernini boasts works from the Spanish royal collection which are on show at the Scuderie del Quirinale Museum till July 30. According to the museum’s website, the exhibits reflect the political and cultural links between the Spanish court and Italian states during the 17th century. Entry is €12 (S$18).
Angela Merkel welcomed more than one million refugees into Germany during the European migrant crisis to save Berlin from losing millions of euros from a Greece bailout deal, a politics expert has claimed.
Bremen-based political scientist Philip Manow said “cheesy ideas of Merkel’s Mother Teresa moment” live on, but Germans should not be fooled.
He said the real reason for the German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s widely-criticised open-door refugee policy was to save Germany from losing billions if its eurozone neighbor collapsed into economic ruin.
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One family’s fib about President Trump helped a dying man from Oregon man pass away “peacefully.”
Michael Elliot died content at the age of 75 after being told that Trump was no longer president, according to his obituary.
His ex-wife, Teresa Elliot, was at his bedside when he died earlier this month. The obituary said she brought him some final comfort with the white lie.
“The last thing she said to him was ‘Donald Trump has been impeached.’ Upon hearing that he took his final, gentle breath, his earthly work concluded,” the obituary stated.
The obituary also said that Elliot, who was born in Charlottesille, Virgina, died “surrounded by people who loved him dearly and cared for him selflessly during the last months of his life.”
Instead of dishonouring the deaths of six million in the past, climate deniers risk the lives of hundreds of millions in the future. Holocaust deniers are not responsible for the Holocaust, but climate deniers, if they were to succeed, would share responsibility for the enormous suffering caused by global warming.
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Authorities identify 3 family members dead in Indiana fire
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) — Authorities have identified three people who died in a weekend fire in northeastern Indiana as a mother, father and their 12-year-old son.
The Allen County coroner's office on Tuesday said 43-year-old Amber Dawn Shaw, 46-year-old Larry Bernard Shaw and their son Elijah Shaw all died as a result of injuries in the house fire early Saturday in the Fort Wayne area. A fourth person in the house was injured.
The coroner's office says Larry Shaw and Elijah Shaw died at the scene while Amber Shaw was pronounced dead at a hospital.
The cause of the fire is under investigation. Fire crews from several departments responded to the fire and worked for about two hours to get it under control.
The Appleton Estate Signature Nights series returns tonight, at Woodstock in Negril, and will feature the legendary Beres Hammond in his first local performance of 2017. A continuation of its launch in 2016, Appleton Estate Signature Nights is a sensitisation programme combining brand education and superb entertainment from some of the biggest names in Jamaica's music scene.
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The latest BBC Agatha Christie adaptation, which was pulled from the Christmas schedules following allegations against actor Ed Westwick, will now begin on Easter Sunday
The BBC’s latest Agatha Christie adaptation Ordeal by Innocence is set to air on Easter Sunday on BBC1.
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The drama was pulled from the Christmas schedules last year after allegations of sexual assault were made against actor Westwick in November. Westwick strenuously denies the allegations.
Producers Mammoth Screen re-shot the series with actor Christian Cooke replacing Westwick, and now the three-part adaptation will begin on Easter Sunday on BBC1, Radio Times can confirm.
In the new issue of Radio Times, producer Damian Timmer and director Sandra Goldbacher explained the decision to recast the role, saying it was the only way to save “hundreds and hundreds of people’s work”.
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The drama follows recent Agatha Christie BBC adaptations And Then There Were None (2015) and The Witness For The Prosecution (2016).
The Boise Art Museum Triennial showcases the best recent work from artists across Idaho. For the 2017 Triennial, which opens Saturday, Feb. 18, BAM received 900 submissisions, and juror John Spiak—director and chief curator of Grand Central Art Center at California State University Fullerton in Santa Ana—selected 41 works by 24 artists from Boise, Meridian, Moscow, Nampa and Twin Falls. Spiak will share his take on the works at the after-hours opening party, which starts at 5:30, and this year, visitors will have the chance to watch and interact with artists during Artist Labs, scheduled times when six local artists will be at BAM working on new art.
While the Portland metro is overall bringing in far more new residents than are leaving, there are a few counties that are taking in more ex-Portlanders than they're sending new residents our way.
Here are the top 10 such counties from outside Oregon, according to census data.
Feb 14 Paladin Ltd:
* For six months ended 31 December 2016, group is expected to record a decrease in profit of approximately 95%
* Decrease in profit is mainly due to one- off gain of HK$895 million arising from disposal of subsidiaries for six months ended 31 December 2015 Source text (bit.ly/2krXssQ) Further company coverage:
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Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May speaks after the unveiling a statue of Millicent Fawcett in Parliament Square, London, Tuesday, April 24, 2018. May has helped unveil a statue of women's rights campaigner Millicent Fawcett outside Britain's Parliament. Fawcett is the first woman to be commemorated there alongside 11 statues of men including Nelson Mandela and Winston Churchill. Alastair Grant AP Photo
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IPOH: A newborn baby, with her umbilical cord still attached, was found abandoned in a paper bag that was hung onto the side mirror of a car.
A man had spotted the paper bag at 12.15am on Wednesday (Jul 4) at Jalan Hospital in Ipoh.
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The baby, who was still alive but cold and hungry, is believed to have been left there before 8.30pm on Tuesday.
Ipoh deputy police chief Supt Abdul Rani Alias confirmed the discovery of the baby, who was taken to Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital.
This is the second case involving an infant in as many days.
On Tuesday night, a five-month-old boy was found dead at the home of his babysitter in Batu Caves.
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Adam Rayqal Mohd Sufi had been reported missing by his parents. His body was later found in the freezer compartment of the refrigerator at the babysitter's house.
The New England Patriots welcomed the Jacksonville Jaguars to Gillette Stadium for joint practices last week as the teams prepared for their NFL Week 1 preseason game last Thursday.
Now, the Pats are headed on the road for joint practices. They will go down to West Virginia to practice with the Houston Texans. These teams met in the AFC Divisional Round of the playoffs last season, a game the Patriots won.
They’ll play at NRG Stadium on Saturday night in Week 2 of the preseason.
For more on Monday’s Patriots practice, check out the NESN Sports Today” video above, presented by People’s United Bank.
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From Dwarka, PM Modi will go to Hirasar in Rajkot district where he will lay foundation stone for a greenfield airport, 20 km from Rajkot city. He will also lay foundation stone in Chotila for six-laning of 201-km Ahmedabad-Rajkot section of NH-47 at a cost of Rs 2,893 crore. He will later dedicate a fully automatic milk processing and packaging plant and a drinking water distribution pipeline for Joravarnagar and Ratanpur area of Surendranagar, a PMO statement said in Delhi. He will address a public meeting there too.
Authorities say the bodies of a man and a 3-year-old girl have been found in a wetlands area near Lawrence, and a woman who is believed to be the girl's mother was fatally shot about 10 miles away.
The Cleveland Cavaliers play Game 54 of the 2016 NBA season Tuesday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Here's how to watch, listen and stream the action online.
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Trans Am, "Night Shift"
A Minor Forest, "Ed Is 50"
Yo La Tengo, "Return To Hot Chicken"
Ash Black Buffalo, "Buho"
Leapling, "Crooked"
Hakon Stene, "Prelude For HS"
Outkast, "Liberation"
Kim Hiorthoy, "The Woods"
The Mercury Program, "Saint Rose"
Broken Social Scene, "Shampoo Suicide"
Blondes, "Wine"
The Drums, "Wild Geese"
Dr.Dre, "Xxplosive"
DuckTails, "Krumme Lanke"
Dirty Beaches, "Paris"
Aphex Twin, "Prouduk 29 [101]"
Clark, "Winter Linn"
Caribou, "Mars"
Parquet Courts, "She's Rollin"
From delicious homemade gifts to store bought goodies, let Down to Earth help you this holiday season. Madeline Kammerer has details.
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FILE - In this Jan. 27, 1989, file photo, actors Adam West, left, and Burt Ward, dressed as their characters Batman and Robin, pose for a photo at the "World of Wheels" custom car show in Chicago. Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti says the Bat-Signal will shine over the city on Thursday, June 15, 2017 in tribute to West, who died June 9 at the age of 88. (AP Photo/Mark Elias, File)
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Similarly to many other countries, the US did not decide on its name after a careful selection process; instead, its name was somewhat randomly bestowed upon it by an outsider.
Baku. 14 November. REPORT.AZ/ Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov intends to visit Baku and Yerevan in early next week.
Report informs citing the Interfax, Lavrov has told a news conference.
"My visits to Yerevan and Baku are planned at the very beginning of next week. First of all, these visits coincide with the 25th anniversary of diplomatic relations of the Russian Federation with the Republic of Azerbaijan and Republic of Armenia", Lavrov said.
According to him, agenda of the visit includes bilateral relations, "which are rich".
"We will talk about regional and international problems as well as we will try to understand where we are in the framework of efforts on the Karabakh settlement after the recent meeting of the Presidents of Azerbaijan and Armenia", foreign minister stressed.
The rush hour commute was becoming a challenge as Tarrant County experienced heavy rainfall and numerous parts of Dallas County were seeing flash flooding. A flood advisory has been issued for southeastern Tarrant County and Dallas County until 5:45 p.m. Low-lying areas and places with poor drainage could experience flooding problems over the next several hours.
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An Italian restaurant owner is offering discounts to parents with well-behaved children.
Antonio Ferrari, who owns a restaurant in Padua, said he was fed up of ill-mannered children ruining the atmosphere.
He told the Times he decided to introduce a five per cent discount for “polite children” after witnessing countless instances of kids behaving badly.
He told the paper: “We are not set up for kids we have no crèche, the spaces are tight, bottles can be knocked over and we have a clientele that spends a bit of money to be tranquil while eating well.
“I have seen five-year-olds put their feet on the table and four-year-olds jumping from chair to chair, while parents do nothing.
“And when I complain the parents tell me 'My children can do what they want'."
Mr Ferrari said he introduced the discount six months ago and in that time has only given it to three families.
It “shows how rare good behaviour is”, he added.
Tom Brady and Wes Welker talk about what they did to be able to dominate on the field when they played together.
Hi @Starbucks @StarbucksAr did you know that your in-store wifi provider in Buenos Aires forces a 10 second delay when you first connect to the wifi so it can mine bitcoin using a customer's laptop? Feels a little off-brand.. cc @GMFlickinger pic.twitter.com/VkVVdSfUtT
Vibrant young Florida rapper Denzel Curry just dropped a funky new track called “Zeltron 6 Billion” featuring guest work by Lil Ugly Mane. It’s no surprise that the FNZ-produced track is a banger; we’ve been digging Curry’s work for awhile now, and just a month ago we ranked the Denzel-collaborated Show Me The Body track “In A Grave” as one of the best songs of the week. Check it out “Zeltron 6 Billion” yourself below.
Curry promises more new music 13 days from now.
Positive start to the week as we await the US Federal Reserve decision on interest rates on Thursday.
× Police: Man fatally shot in garage of SW Houston home
HOUSTON — A man was killed in his garage during a drive-by shooting in southwest Houston Sunday night.
According to the Houston Police Department, the incident occurred around 10 p.m. at Bissonnet and Leawood.
Officers responded to two separate calls on Bissonnet and Leawood, where two drivers were shooting at each other down the street.
The drivers were taken to the hospital with gunshot wounds after crashing and were found lying on the side of the road. They are expected to survive.
Investigators believe it may be connected to the shooting that happened less than a mile away at Spring Grover near south Kirkwood.
An investigation is underway.
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A teenager has been taken to hospital after being pulled from a lake in Nottingham.
Fire, ambulance crews, a police helicopter and underwater dive team were called to Colwick Park Marina just after 14:00 BST.
Officers said it was reported the boy had gone into the water and not re-surfaced.
He was recovered from the water at 15:20 and taken to hospital but police have not confirmed his condition.
The owners of a green parrot named, “Beany” have their pet back just days after it was swiped from their front porch.
Kennewick Police say the bird, along with its cage, was taken from a home in Kennewick on April 10th. The owners had placed the bird outside so he could get some fresh air, and later discovered the bird and cage missing.
Fire fighters at a fire station on Morain St. noticed the cage outside a bay door at the station as they were responding to a call Saturday morning.
Police don’t have any information about who took the bird, or who returned it.
HOUSTON - Authorities are searching for Deyonta Dwayne Dennis after they said he killed his ex-girlfriend's pet lizard last month.
Harris County authorities said Dennis tortured and killed the bearded dragon on April 1.
Authorities said Dennis, 29, locked his then-girlfriend out of her apartment in the 12700 block of Stafford Road and killed her pet lizard.
Dennis' ex told investigators that he had threatened to harm the lizard on multiple occasions, officials said.
The lizard's body was found the following day. It had a broken leg, broken jaw and broken spine, authorities said.
Dennis is facing felony animal cruelty charges.
Anyone who knows where Dennis is located is asked to contact Precinct 5 at 281-463-6666 or let them know through its online crime tips webpage.
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The graduating class celebrated their last moments as high school seniors with friends and family - and streamers!
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The “Fast Money” traders share their final trades for the day including Salesforce, Intel, Snap and Cigna.
The Toronto Raptors will look to build off of the best calendar year in franchise history on Sunday night, as they tip off the 2017 portion of their schedule at Staples Center against the Los Angeles Lakers. The game presents an opportunity to avoid a three-game losing streak and to ensure a .500 record or better on this six-game trip, as the Raptors are 2-2 so far after dropping both ends of a back-to-back with Golden State and Phoenix.
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HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – Someone will be able to plow the streets in style this winter.
AJ’s Truck and Trailer Center is auctioning off a pink plow. The money raised will go to Pink Hands of Hope, a thrift store in Mechanicsburg that has a mission to help every breast cancer patient possible.
“We hope whoever wins this beauty will drive it all around town and plow lots of snow this winter,” Jennifer Dowie said.
The bidding for the pink plow starts at $6,000. Anyone can bid at ajtnt.com until Oct. 31.
This February, Garmin International got sued by inventor Leigh Rothschild and his patent-holding company, Rothschild Connected Devices Innovations LLC . RCDI had already sued 68 other companies.
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From the biggest names in mainstream country to indie songwriter darlings, spring and summer 2017 looks to be full of exciting new releases. Jason Isbell is cranking up with his band the 400 Unit, Angaleena Presley is bucking Nashville traditions and Chris Stapleton is coming back with the follow-up to Traveller .
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CoinOPS 8 Standalone R5 Happy New Years 2017
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CoinOPS 8 Standalone R5 Happy New Years 2017 Released (for CoinOPS 8 R5 users only as a happy new years gift)
This will update all your favourite SNK games to use both point and shoot commando controls like before but also robotron controls for aiming and shooting....so much fun and never done before anywhere...100 times more intuitive than anything else on the xbox and it looks nicer in HD enhanced and even scanlines....also speed these up as there was slow down in the mame 84 core...ive noticed heaps of games have slow down and can fixed in a new version no more slow mamedox
Overwite and enjoy let me know if you like it and also what games you want like this
also fixes about 10 other drivers with minor glitch's in graphics, sound or dips...these are minor and hard to see..
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THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The VSSC on Friday celebrated the 50th anniversary of the dedication of the Thumba Equatorial Rocket Launching Station (TERLS) to the UN by launching an RH200 sounding rocket from Thumba. ISRO chairman K Sivan said the sounding rocket was the seed from which all ISRO rockets have originated.
VSSC director S Somanath echoed the sentiment saying the ‘’learning ground’’ for the Indian space programmes was the sounding rockets. TERLS was dedicated to the UN by the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in the presence of Vikram Sarabhai and E M S Namboodiripad on February 2, 1968.
The first indigenously-built sounding rocket RH75 was launched on November 20, 1967, four years after India’s space programme officially lifted off from Thumba with the launch of the American sounding rocket Nike-Apache.
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Among a handful of roster moves on Wednesday, the Tigers announced that the club released pitching prospect Gerson Moreno.
It’s a bit surprising that the Tigers gave up on the 22-year-old so quickly, especially since the club added him to the 40-man roster back in November so he wouldn’t be exposed to the Rule 5 draft. Moreno struggled at Double-A Erie, yielding 11 runs (10 earned) on 17 hits and 14 walks with 21 strikeouts in 17 innings.
MLB Pipeline ranked Moreno No. 27 in the Tigers’ Top-30. He will try to find another opportunity elsewhere and work towards making it to the big leagues some day.
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Braden Pearson blasted an out-of-the-park home run in the top of the third inning to help the Bulldogs retake the lead, however, the Golden Cranes came back in the fourth to end the match 9-all Saturday night.
Pearson went 1 for 3 at the plate, had 3 RBIs, and 2 runs for the game. Bulldogs pitcher Zach Holmes went 2 for 2 at bat and had 3 runs.
Coahoma jumped out into the lead in the first inning bringing in 2 runs, one from a sacrifice fly ball to center field by Logan Franklin and the other came from a line drive single by Zack Schneider.
The Bulldogs extended the score by 5 runs in the second inning led by Logan Franklin, Pearson, Landon Grant, and Z. Schneider, who all raked in RBIs. Overall, Franklin, Grant, and Z. Schneider had 2 RBIs a piece for the match. At their next at-bat, the Golden Cranes answered back earning 7 runs and then another 2 in the fourth to end the match with the tie.
For full coverage and stats of these games, please see Monday's paper.
The mother of Tamir Rice says she's disappointed a Cleveland police officer who fired the shot that killed her son won't face internal charges for use of force.
Samaria Rice says the officer and another who responded the day her son was killed should be fired.
Cleveland officials said Friday that internal disciplinary charges have been brought against the two white officers involved in killing the 12-year-old black boy.
Tamir was playing with a pellet gun outside a recreation center in 2014. He was shot within seconds after the officers arrived.
The patrolman who shot Tamir is accused of lying on his Cleveland police application, but no internal charges were brought against him in the shooting.
A police union leader says the officers did nothing wrong that day.
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Military helicopter crashes in southern Maryland
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LEONARDTOWN - Authorities say a military helicopter has crashed in southern Maryland.
Maryland State Police spokesman Sgt. Davaughn Parker said a Black Hawk helicopter crashed in Leonardtown on Monday afternoon. He says state police have sent two medevac helicopters to the scene to assist.
Kevin Bowen, who works in the pro shop of the Breton Bay Golf and Country Club in Leonardtown, says he saw the helicopter "flying kind of low" and then "saw it spinning" before it went down between the third and fourth holes of the golf course.
BEIJING, April 6 Ford Motor Co on Thursday said it plans to launch a new plug-in hybrid car in China next year and will bring a fully electric sport-utility vehicle to China in the next five years, amid sweeping plans to electrify its vehicle lineup.
The U.S. automaker said in a statement that it plans for 70 percent of Ford brand vehicles sold in China to be conventional hybrids, plug-in hybrids or full battery electric by 2025. (Reporting by Jake Spring; Editing by Himani Sarkar)
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WYTV) – A former teacher’s aide at the Leonard Kirtz School was sentenced to one year of probation for abusing mentally disabled students.
Investigators said Audrey Johntony excessively punished two students, ages 7 and 9.
Leonard Kirtz School is a chartered public school that provides programs and education for students between the ages of 6 and 22 with developmental disabilities.
Judge Scott Krichbaum’s office said the sentence was requested by both sides.
Johntony previously pleaded guilty to two child endangering charges, and three other charges against her were dismissed.
She already voluntarily surrendered her teaching license for one year, but as part of her sentence, she can’t teach during probation.
A total of 42.1 billion won ($37.1 million) of campaign subsidies was provided Tuesday to political parties with candidates for the 19th presidential election in South Korea, according to the National Election Commission.The amount given corresponded to the proportion of parliamentary seats held by each party and the number of votes each party had gained at the general election.The liberal Democratic Party of Korea received the highest amount, at 12.3 billion won. It has 119 of the current 292 seats in the National Assembly.The conservative Liberty Korea Party, with 93 seats, was given 11.9 billion won, followed by the centrist People’s Party at 8.6 billion won, the conservative Bareun Party at 6.3 billion won and the progressive Justice Party at 2.7 billion won. The newly formed Saenuri Party, with just one lawmaker at the National Assembly, was given 32 million won.South Korea is to elect its new president on May 9 from a crowded field of 15 candidates.
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A person has died after an overnight crash between a truck and a motorcycle.
The motorcyclist was in a critical condition when emergency services arrived at the crash, on Selwyn Rd, near Robinsons Rd, Rolleston about 3.30am.
Despite medical efforts, he died a short time later.
The Serious Crash Unit and the Commercial Vehicle Safety Team are investigating and the road is closed.
A hazardous surf warning is in place for much of NSW with powerful waves causing havoc while total fire bans have been declared for parts of Melbourne and Victoria.
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Earlier this week, Twitter was abuzz after hearing a snippet of Quavo‘s Joe Budden jab on the song “Ice Tray” from the Quality Control Control The Streets Vol 1 compilation. Now it appears that a video could be in the works and that Migos are looking to cast lookalikes of all three hosts of Everybody Struggle (Joe Budden, Nadeska Alexis, and DJ Akademiks).
The two crews faced off in a now-infamous interview at the 2017 BET Awards in June.
Nadeska herself first brought attention to the ad that appeared on casting website Backstage. Though the specifics of the roles have since been removed from the listing, screenshots are forever.
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A special meeting of the Washington County Board of County Commissioners will be held Monday, February 5, at 1:30 p.m. inside the boardroom. This special meeting will be held to authorize BOCC Chairman Tray Hawkins to sign contract resolution with DEO.
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THEORY EXCHANGE: In recognition of Earth Day, Theory will introduce Theory for Good, a garment-recycling program where clients donate their used Theory clothing and receive credit toward their next purchase.
All clothing donations will be provided to Year Up Inc., a national organization that provides a one-year intensive training program, featuring six months of skills training and a six-month corporate internship to young adults who are disconnected from the economic mainstream. Year Up has served more than 16,000 students to date across 22 cities nationwide.
Theory for Good launches at all Theory U.S. retail locations on April 22 and 23.
A Tawainese company that assembles Apple's iPhones and other electronics is considering building a plant in Wisconsin that could employ thousands of people. A person with direct knowledge of the negotiations who was not authorized to speak publicly confirmed to The Associated Press on Wednesday that the state is in talks with Foxconn.
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The new state budget is considered a common-sense proposal by many political insiders, with some modest increases for schools and infrastructure. Bu Stateside's conversation with Ken Sikkema, senior policy fellow at Public Sector Consultants and former Republican legislative leader; and Vicki Barnett, a former Democratic legislator.
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Hosts Eamon Holmes and Ruth Langsford informed audiences the broadcast would be interrupted as they headed over to Downing Street where the Prime Minster announced plans to call a public vote.
Speaking outside the Prime Minister head-quarters, Theresa May said: “We need a general election and we need one now.
“I have only recently and reluctantly come to this conclusion. Since I became PM I said there should be no election until 2020.
“But now I think the only way to guarantee stability for the years ahead is to call a general election.”
PETA is asking that a memorial be built for the chickens that were killed June 25th when a truck bound for the Foster Farms plant in Kelso rolled over near Battle Ground. The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals put out an announcement yesterday, saying that the billboard would be a reminder that the best way to prevent “tragedies” like this is to forgo eating meat. The suggested content would show the face of a chicken, with the caption “I’m ME, Not MEAT. See the Individual. Go Vegan.” It’s estimated that five thousand chickens were aboard the truck when it rolled over as the driver made an illegal U-turn. After the crash, about 30 animal rights activists showed up; one was charged with theft after they picked up a chicken and wouldn’t give it back. Someone else put up dozens of “mini-crosses” at the scene, with names of chickens and other messages.
PHOENIX — An Arizona woman has been sentenced to 20 months in federal prison in connection with a bank fraud scheme that involved a former star on the "Property Wars" reality TV show.
Prosecutors say 44-year-old Veronica Castro also was ordered Monday to pay more than $1 million in restitution.
Castro previously pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit bank fraud along with co-defendant Scott Menaged, the former TV program star.
Menaged in December was sentenced to 17 years in prison and ordered to pay more than $33 million in restitution to banks and more than 200 investors.
Menaged owned and operated furniture stores in the Phoenix metro area. Castro was a longtime employee.
Prosecutors say Castro helped Menaged create fake credit applications and receipts to submit to banks and conceal the fraud.
STEVENSON, Md. (WKRG) — A little boy sitting with Santa is going viral on social media for his silent message to his mom.
Kerry Spencer posted a photo of her toddler, Samuel, sitting with Santa on her Twitter feed, @Swilua.
She writes, “We taught our baby sign language. This is the sign for ‘help.’ You’re welcome.”
Apparently, the little boy was a little scared of Santa and wanted out.
The photo has received over 6,000 shares and more than 24,000 likes, and it has launched a debate among sign language experts about the proper way to sign.
People tweeted back to Kerry saying her son was “mispronouncing” the word. Kerry responded back acknowledging his sign wasn’t perfect, but it is the sign he makes when he needs help.
We taught our baby sign language. This is the sign for "help." You're welcome. pic.twitter.com/i6NkxBf4KP — Kerry Spencer (@Swilua) December 5, 2017
The addition of Nick Xenophon to the SA election race has injected some colour into an otherwise dry affair. Today he pulled one last stunt as he tries to debunk the other parties' claims about his policies.
The Los Angeles Rams agreed to terms with defensive tackle Dominique Easley on a one-year deal, keeping him with the team after he missed all of last season with a torn ACL, the club announced Monday.
Easley signed with Los Angeles as a free agent prior to the 2016 season, when he recorded 3.5 sacks in a situational role.
Easley, 26, was a first-round pick of the New England Patriots in 2014 out of the University of Florida. He has 39 tackles and 6.5 sacks in 38 career games. He suffered a torn ACL -- his third major knee injury, dating to his college days -- during 2017 training camp.
The Rams are expected to get a visit Tuesday from Ndamukong Suh, the top defensive tackle on the free agent market.
Lee Child is the wildly popular writer of the 'Jack Reacher' thrillers.
Self professed 'uber Reacher fan' and Cambridge academic, Andy Martin, convinced Lee Child to let him sit in the room during the writing of the twentieth Reacher novel, Make Me.
The result is a work of literary criticism unlike any other.
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It was 1971 when I was a young teen like my grandson. Back then, we wrote our assignments in cursive, went home to houses that cost about $25,000 to build. Our parents paid 35 cents for a gallon of gas, while they earned about $10 thousand per year. No kid imagined having an iPhone.
There's another change since then. More Americans have no religious identity—many have no need for God.
This is especially true in my grandson's generation—the so-called Generation Z.
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April 28 SES SA:
* Q1 revenue EUR 540.6 million ($587.4 million) versus eUr 481.6 million year ago
* Q1 EBITDA EUR ‍​357.6 million versus EUR 356.2 million year ago
* Q1 operating profit EUR 186.7‍​ million versus EUR 214.2 million year ago
* Q1 net profit group share EUR 128.4 million versus EUR 115.1 million year ago
* Operating profit margin is expected to significantly improve to more than 40 pct in the medium term
* EBITDA margin expected to be broadly stable for FY 2017 and FY 2018 and rising slightly thereafter
* Reaffirms FY 2017 outlook Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9204 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
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More than 200 million migrant workers are now supporting an estimated 800 million family members globally, as migrants send home 51 per cent more money than a decade ago, according to a report by the UN's Rome-based International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). "The small amounts ... that each migrant sends home ... makes an enormous difference,” said IFAD president Gilbert F. Houngbo.
Looks like PARTYNEXTDOOR is ending his week in handcuffs after the release of his latest ‘Seven Days’ EP. The Canadian performer and his homeboy were charged with Seventh-Degree Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance at the Lewiston-Queenston Bridge to Canada. According to reports, the OVO artist had a bunch Xanax and Oxycodone on his bus after it was stopped for a secondary inspection entering the U.S.
Looks like he was really trying to bring the Party next door.
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PUNE: The body of a former captain in the Army was found in the Pune Cantonment area late Thursday night with police stating that he had been bludgeoned to death by two unidentified people.
Police said that Ravindra Bali (67), a former captain in the Army, was living as a recluse in a makeshift tent on a footpath in the Pune Camp Area.
"The watchman of a bungalow, who saw two people assaulting Bali and fleeing from the scene, alerted the police," said an officer with Lashkar police station.
"Bali was not in touch with his family for several years and was leading a reclusive life. During investigations, we managed to get details of his family and this in turn helped us identify Bali," the official said.
He added that a case of murder had been registered against unidentified persons and investigations were underway to identify and arrest them.
Arthur Simpson-Kent, 49, admitted murdering Sian Blake and her children, 8-year-old Zachary and 4-year-old Amon.
In this March 20, 2017, photo, retiring assistant park manager at Deception Pass State Park Rick Blank talks to visitor Brianna Lyon, holding her youngest child, Kestrel at West Beach in Washington. Blank has been an employee of Washington State Parks for 45 years and is the longest-tenured ranger in the field, he arrived at Deception Pass in 1990.
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Woman says Steven Seagal sexually assaulted her at audition
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LOS ANGELES (AP) - An aspiring actress says she was 17 when actor Steven Seagal sexually assaulted her during a supposed casting session in 2002.
Faviola Dadis said at a news conference Monday that she had recently moved to the U.S. from the Netherlands when she was invited to a Beverly Hills hotel room to audition for Seagal for a film he planned to make about Genghis Khan.
The 33-year-old former model says only Seagal and his bodyguard were in the room when the actor reached under her bikini top and then grabbed her genitals.
Dadis said she ended the audition and immediately left. She says she feared being blacklisted if she reported Seagal, and only recently filed a police report. Los Angeles County prosecutors say they are reviewing the case.
Seagal's attorney Anthony Falangetti did not immediately return a message seeking comment.
Nearly half of the 184 competitors in the International Surf Festival Velzy Stevens Paddleboard Championships raced with family members, sometimes on the same board. Paddlers competed on boards that ranged from soft tops to unlimited carbon fiber paddleboards.…
Though still recovering from the Molokai Channel Paddleboard Championships two weeks ago, Matt Poole (third at Molokai) and Katie Hazelrigg (first in mixed relay at Molokai) smoked the competition at the 20th Annual Riviera Mexican R10 paddleboard race. The race was part of last weekend's International Surf Festival.…
Tragedy hit a Mississippi home on Saturday when things got out of control over a video game.
A 13-year-old girl was killed by her 9-year-old brother after she refused to give up her video game controller. Monroe County Sheriff Cecil Cantrell said the girl was shot in the back of the head and she later died from her injuries at Le Bonheur’s Children’s Hospital on Sunday.
Authorities still don’t know how the 9-year-old had access to the weapon or how much he knew about the dangers of the gun.
“This is all new ground for us, we’ve never dealt with a kid shooting a kid at age 9,” Cantrell said. “We don’t know yet what kind of charges or if charges will be pressed. We want to make sure we’re doing everything correctly.”
The sheriff said the investigation will not be rushed and they hope to keep the identities of the family under wraps, according to Clarion Ledger.
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INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – An IMPD officer was injured in a Sunday evening crash.
The crash happened in the area of West 64th Street and North Meridian Street just after 11 p.m.
The officer was headed south on Meridian Street when the officer’s vehicle was t-boned.
The female officer, who was injured in the crash, was transported to IU Health Methodist Hospital in stable condition.
The male driver of the other vehicle involved in the accident was described as being “heavily intoxicated.”
With issues surrounding dispatch being a major part of Monday’s Fulton County Fiscal Court meeting, the board approved the relocation of the service.
Judge Executive Jim Martin said the recent tornado in Hickman prompted the decision to move the center to the County Office Complex, located on Myron Cory Drive.
J.L. Atwill, who has helped implement and organize the county-wide dispatch center, was asked how long it would take to complete the construction at the new location.
The Magistrates voted unanimously to house the center at the county complex.
County wide dispatch has been in affect in Fulton County since 2012, and has been working from the county complex following the recent tornado.
Vatican City, July 4 - Pope Francis will say a Mass for migrants on Friday July 6, the fifth anniversary of his visit to Lampedusa on July 8, 2013, the Vatican said Wednesday. The Mass will start at 11:00 in St Peter's. Vatican Spokesman Greg Burke said "it will be a moment of prayer for the deceased, for the survivors and for those who assist them. "The presence of around 200 people, including refugees and people taking care of them, is envisaged". Admittance will be by ticket only, but the tickets will be free, Burke said.
Antetokounmpo (ankle) will start Friday's game against the Knicks, Matt Velazquez of the Journal Sentinel reports.
Antetokounmpo initially carried a probable designation, but interim coach Joe Prunty said the All-Star is "fine" after twisting his ankle Thursday against Minnesota. As such, Antetokounmpo will start at his usual forward spot, and he's not expected to face any limitations.
David Hwang, 30, of the 500 block of West Hill Street, was sentenced to 30 months of probation and 180 days of electronic home detention after admitting to Judge Roger Webber that he took items from the home of a friend in White Heath. Assistant State's Attorney Scott Larson said the man had reported his house had been burglarized Jan. 18 and that several items, including a drone, a handgun and cash were stolen.
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Cardinal Health, Inc. Chairman George S. Barrett sold 217,994 shares of Cardinal Health stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, February 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $77.23, for a total transaction of $16,835,676.62.
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BERLIN, May 30 (Reuters) - U.S. steel and aluminium tariffs will probably take effect on June 1 unless a deal is struck, a spokesman for the German economy ministry said on Wednesday.
U.S. President Donald Trump has granted the European Union an exemption from the tariffs until June 1.
Asked about the procedure, the ministry spokesman said:
“As far as I know it is in the night (going into) June 1,” said the spokesman. “As far as I know, they (the tariffs) would automatically take effect,” he said, adding talks were still going on to try to get a deal. (Reporting by Michelle Martin and Madeline Chambers)
MOUNT PLEASANT, Wis. (AP) — Property owners in southeastern Wisconsin who believe they won't be fully compensated for land Foxconn Technology Group needs to build a $10 billion plant are appealing a ruling dismissing their case.
A dozen property owners filed a federal lawsuit in January alleging the village of Mount Pleasant's use of eminent domain is unconstitutional because it is for private rather than public benefit. They say the offers for their properties are too low.
A federal judge dismissed the suit this month, calling it "not cognizable."
The Journal Times reports that the property owners' attorney filed the appeal Tuesday.
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An attorney for the village says the legal appeal won't stop the project.
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ARRL Headquarters will be closed on Wednesday, July 4, for the Independence Day holiday. The ARRL Letter will not be published on Thursday, July 5, and there will be no edition of ARRL Audio News on Friday, July 6.
ARRL Headquarters will reopen on Thursday, July 5. The next edition of The ARRL Letter will be published on Thursday, July 12, and ARRL Audio News will resume on Friday, July 13.
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Passersby walk in front of the main branch of Standard Chartered in Hong Kong, in this January 8, 2015 file photo. REUTERS/Bobby Yip
HONG KONG About 11 Hong Kong-based bankers from Standard Chartered Plc's (STAN.L) (2888.HK) private banking unit, including one managing director, are leaving the bank, a spokeswoman for the lender said on Tuesday.
Teresa Lee, managing director of Standard Chartered private banking in Hong Kong, and about 10 relationship managers on her team were leaving, the spokeswoman said, after Asian Private Banker first reported the development.
The spokeswoman for Standard Chartered did not elaborate on the matter. But a source with knowledge of the move said that those who were leaving the bank were part of the bank's Greater China private banking team.
Lee could not immediately be reached for a comment.
(Reporting by Sumeet Chatterjee; Editing by Randy Fabi)
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Graffiti is considered by some as an eyesore, but for some five Kenyan artists, it is their way of life.
Michael Brantley continues to make progress in his recovery from an ankle injury and could be in the lineup in left field when the ALDS shifts from Cleveland to New York on Sunday. Indians manager Terry Francona said he'll know for sure after Brantley tests the ankle in a 4 p.m. workout Saturday at Yankee Stadium. "I think he's getting to that point," Francona said. A return to the lineup by Brantley, a two-time All-Star, would be a big lift for the Indians, who will try to go up 2-0 in the series today behind ace Corey Kluber.
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Submitted photoRecognize this? This photo shows an example of the suspect vehicle seen at Jeanette Benson's home on the day she was killed. Below is Benson's grave marker.
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Man, 25, killed in motorcycle crash
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A 25-year-old man has been killed in a motorcycle crash on Hwy 212 near Happy valley.
Oregon State Police say Mitchell Vandoren of Milwaukie was riding a Honda B6S Sunday when he hit the rear of a Kio Rio driven by a 20-year-old man. KOIN reports the man pulled over and checked the damage to his car but continued driving. He then pulled over another time to check damage but continued driving before being stopped by a Happy Valley Police Sergeant.
Vandoren was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators are looking at speed as a factor in the crash.
The other man was arrested for failure to perform duties of a driver to injured persons.
A 37-year-old man's body with a bullet wound to the chest was found in a car in southeast Delhi's New Friends Colony area today.The man has been identified as Mohammad Afzal, a resident of Jamia Nagar.Police said Mr Afzal's body was found in the driver's seat in his black SUV by a passerby near the Holy Family Hospital on Okhla Road.Police said Mr Afzal was under debt after his snacks shop was demolished a few months back.It is yet to be ascertained whether he committed suicide or was murdered.The car's engine and air conditioning was on and the music was playing at full volume, said a senior police officer.Mr Afzal's family, however, claimed that he did not display any suicidal tendencies.His brother told the police Mr Afzal was looking for a newshop in the area.Police is scanning CCTV footage from the area to determine the sequence of events leading to Mr Afzal's death.
Grammy-winner Dennis Edwards, who performed lead vocals for some of the chart-topping Motown singles recorded by The Temptations in the 1960s and 1970s, has died at the age of 74 on January 2 in Chicago.
WestJet flight attendants say the company is breaking labour laws, alleging that they are earning less than minimum wage because they only get paid for time in the air — not for the time they spend at airports or preparing the plane. Experts say the company may be violating a federal labour rule that requires companies to pay employees for all hours worked, not just one activity
The signs are out, the lights are on, the door is open, and there’s the smell of fresh baked goods in the air. It’s showtime for your open house, the old-school marketing event that even with the dawn of virtual tours can still be a major lead generator for real estate agents while serving as an important step in the selling process.
TRAFFICKING IN LOVE: Colombia Keeps Cocaine From Spoiling Valentine’s Day Flowers.
As much as 330,000 pounds (150 metric tons) of flowers leave Colombia on 30-plus jumbo cargo planes daily starting in late January, presenting an opportunity for the country’s ingenious drug cartels to penetrate the frenzied, overworked chain of suppliers and stash drugs amid the roses.
“Without a doubt we’re a target,” said Augusto Solano, president of the Colombian flower exporters’ association.
Security protocols that the flower industry developed with police begin the moment that refrigerated trucks carrying rose buds depart dozens of flower farms dotting the waterlogged savannah surrounding Colombia’s capital. Once the flowers are inside the airport, 100 police offices equipped with 15 drug-sniffing dogs and electronic scanners inspect each shipment.
Last year, police said they found almost 200 pounds (90 kilograms) of cocaine hidden in flower boxes.
A loyalist bonfire in Magherafelt was attacked and set alight in the early hours of this morning.
The incident on the Leckagh estate is believed to have happened around 2.30am. The Fire and Rescue Service attended the scene.
The British Truth Forum, who were behind erecting the Union flag in Magherafelt town centre last year, said they believed it was "an attack on our British culture and heritage."
They said that luckily no one had been injured.
More details to follow.
DUBAI, April 5 Saudi Aramco has raised 11.25 billion riyals ($3.00 billion) in its debut sukuk issuance, sources familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.
The Islamic bond, part of a 37.5 billion riyal programme, is the oil giant's first fundraising exercise aimed at diversifying its revenues, impacted by low international oil prices.
The floating rate local currency sukuk has a seven-year maturity and offers 25 basis points over the six-month Saudi Arabian Interbank Offered Rate (SAIBOR).
The sources declined to be identified because details of the deal are not public ($1 = 3.7502 riyals) (Reporting by Davide Barbuscia)
No need for a corkscrew with these top wines...
There’s nothing better than enjoying a glass of wine al fresco in the summer – but what if you forgot to bring a corkscrew to your picnic or barbecue?
Remove that risk by bringing along a screw cap wine instead; we’ve got 10 top choices picked by Decanter experts.
For some time, screw cap wines – or ‘screwcaps’ – were thought of with disdain. But that’s no longer the case. Several ‘New World’ countries, and particularly New Zealand and Australia, have shown that this closure can be used on good quality wines.
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Another way of avoiding the corkscrew dilemma is to choose one of these sparkling wines.
Screw cap wine: 12 top choices
The following wines have been tasted by Decanter’s tasting team. Wines updated July 2018.
I'm happy to say that it was a fulfilling experience. I got a lot done, lost a little weight, and was better able to focus on the goals and resolutions I'd set for the new year. Also, just for the fun of it, I kept a notebook and filled it with all of the thoughts I had while sober. I figured that if people keep trip journals to log their experiences while on hallucinogens, then I should keep track of my adventures as a temporary sober person.
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Chocolate crumpets are now a thing and we can’t believe it has taken this long to happen.
If you love chocolate and crumpets then it’s a sure thing that you’ll love this new tasty concoction, right?
The delicious looking chocolatey breakfast snack were discovered by BBC Good Food after they spotted them in Selfridge’s food hall recently.
But before being spotted and thrown into the mainstream they were being made in Knead Bakery in London.
The crumpets contain 70% cocoa chocolate and are said to have a slightly gooey texture - much like a chocolate brownie.
Unfortunately there’s no sign of it appearing in Liverpool just yet.
But we expect that may all change very soon.
So is the chocolate crumpet a yes or no from you?
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Statement from Mark Miles, Hulman & Company president and CEO, on passing of Dee Ann Andretti:
"Everyone at Hulman & Company sends our condolences to the Andretti family on the passing of Dee Ann Andretti. She was the matriarch of one of the most prominent families in motorsports history. It was with Dee Ann's love and support that her husband, children and grandchildren have thrived in racing for more than five decades, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and around the globe. Our thoughts and prayers are with Mario, their children Michael, Jeff and Barbie, and the rest of the Andretti family."
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NEW YORK — An actress best known for playing a young Superman’s friend has been granted bail while fighting charges that she helped recruit women into a cult-like group.
A federal judge in Brooklyn agreed Tuesday to release Allison Mack on $5 million bond and place her under home detention in California. She’ll be living with her parents.
She has pleaded not guilty to sex trafficking.
Prosecutors say she worked as a slave “master” and recruited women to a group led by a man who sold himself as a self-improvement guru to the stars.
Mack starred in The CW network’s “Smallville,” a show about the early life of Superman that ended in 2011.
Prosecutors say she helped recruit sex slaves for leader Keith Raniere and his group called NXIVM (NEHK’-see-uhm).
Raniere also denies wrongdoing.
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Reigning women’s champion University of Santo Tomas and Far Eastern University won back-to-back games to jumpstart their campaigns in the UAAP Season 80 beach volleyball tournament Thursday at Sands SM By The Bay.
Cherry Rondina and Caitlyn Viray of the Tigresses cruised to a 21-9, 21-8 win over National University’s Roma Doromal and Audrey Paran before outlasting De La Salle’s Tin Tiamzon and May Luna, 23-21, 19-21, 15-11, in the afternoon session.
FEU’s Bernadeth Pons and Kyla Atienza, runner-ups last year, scored a 21-8, 21-6 win over University of the Philippines’ Diana Carlos and Ayel Estrañero and a 21-8, 21-14 victory over Ateneo’s Bea de Leon and Jules Samonte.
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Spellman finished Tuesday's 103-81 summer league loss to the Spurs with 10 points (4-14 FG, 2-7 3Pt), seven rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block across 24 minutes.
Spellman, the final pick of the first round in this year's draft, came out of Villanova as one of the more intriguing big men shooters. However, he struggled to do just that during Tuesday's summer league contest, drilling just 28.6 percent of his field goal attempts, while also shooting the same percentage from deep. While some of that was offset by his strong work on the boards, Spellman is still expected to be much more efficient and improvement on that front could come as soon as Thursday's tilt with the Jazz.
Karen Jones, technical analyst at Commerzbank, maintains a near-term positive bias for the USD/JPY major and see it rising immediately to 115.62 (Jan. 19 high) ahead of 16 month resistance line at 118.04.
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"USD/JPY last week recovered from circa the 38.2% retracement at 111.98 area and the 112.02 April high. The market has eroded the Imoku 2 resistance and will need to close above here (114.23) to trigger gains to the 115.62 19th January high. A close above here is needed to reintroduce scope to key short term resistance offered by the 16 month resistance line at 118.04."
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Vehicles stuck in a traffic jam after fresh snowfall at Kufri 17km from northern hill town Shimla on Sunday. Photo - PTI Vehicles stuck in a traffic jam after fresh snowfall at Kufri 17km from northern hill town Shimla on Sunday.
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Area residents are being targeted by a old scam. People are receiving calls from someone claiming to represent the IRS in a tax fraud lawsuit against the victim. The scammer says the victim can avoid further complications by settling the unpaid amount, which is generally around $5,000. The scammer will then give their name and a fictitious IRS badge number. The calls are coming from a Maryland number with the area code of 410. Anyone that receives a call of this nature should report it immediately to local law enforcement.
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SAVANNAH, GA (WSAV) – Metro officers quickly arrested a suspect who robbed CVS on Abercorn Street late Sunday.
Officers were called to CVS, 5401 Abercorn St., about 11:45 p.m. after a man demanded cash from the register.
Witnesses told officers the man put his hand in his shirt so that it resembled a gun. He left the area with an undisclosed amount of cash.
Metro officers quickly identified Gary Cooper, 58, as a suspect and took him into custody.
Cooper has been charged with armed robbery, possession of drug related object for use and simple assault.
Hazmat teams are at a home in Tamarac to determine what killed two people and their dog found dead by BSO deputies.
According to the Broward Sheriff’s Office, there is a strong smell of gas coming from the home.
BSO says it’s too early to tell whether this is a suicide, suicide/murder or suicide/unintended death.
Chopper viedo shows what appears to be a generator in the driveway and police tape is roping off the 3-car garage.
Investigators even can’t get into the home to determine the nature of the death investigation.
Once the house is safe to enter, investigators will be able to get more information.
#BREAKING – #HAZMAT situation in #TAMARAC – FD officials would not confirm on injuries and saying this is now a #BSO investigation – Watch @CBSMiami at noon for latest. pic.twitter.com/zNDvANTonA — Fara Fredericks Arca (@ffred002) May 30, 2018
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The low-paid government employees are demanding from the Ministry of Housing and Works to construct apartments in G-10/2 as planned since 2008. The project of construction of the apartments for the low income government servants was started in 2008 and was to be completed in 2010, but after the passage of 10 years the allotees are still demanding government to implement the project. The allottees said the Ministry of Housing and Works was not taking serious efforts for completing this project as it was a 10-year-old project and the government should take notice of the delay and address the hurdles in completion of this project.
They said that the PHA was demanding more money from them in order to meet the expenses of construction of the project.—APP
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Sony's TV streaming service is launching today on Android TV.
With today's launch, PlayStation Vue will be available on all recent Android TV devices, including dedicated streaming boxes and TVs that have it built in. It's a particularly notable addition for Sony, because several of its own high-end TVs are running Android.
Web support is coming "soon"
The service is a cable TV replacement, giving subscribers access to anywhere from 55 to over 100 channels. Pricing ranges from $29.99 to $74.99 per month. Altogether, it's a pretty solid offering, although live streaming of major networks - ABC, NBC, CBS, and Fox - isn't available in every location, which could easily make it a nonstarter for a lot of people.
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Welcome to Thursday's live Bristol City blog from Bristol Live.
The summer transfer window is in full swing and we'll bring you all the latest Robins transfer news, opinions and views across the day.
Bristol City are set for a hectic few months in the summer transfer market with some big-name departures possible.
West Brom and Fulham have both been linked with a big-money move for Robins defender Aden Flint while Joe Bryan continues to be attracting attention with Burnley leading the chase.
Lee Johnson appears to be outlining his targets with targets including Dean Henderson, Sam McQueen and Eric Lichaj all linked with the Robins in recent days.
You can get in touch with through our Twitter account or on our City Facebook page.
WINONA – Shelia Williams with Engineering Services of Grenada presented a hydraulics analysis of the city’s water service at Tuesday’s meeting of the Winona Board of Aldermen.
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* Recommended final dividend of 3 rupees per share
* March quarter net profit 22.18 billion rupees
* March quarter total income from operations 23.78 billion rupees
* Net profit in March quarter last year was 1.90 billion rupees; total income from operations was 19.60 billion rupees
* Says exceptional items of 19.69 billion rupees for March quarter
* Says to consider issue of NCDs up to INR 200 billion Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Over the past four months Canterbury Police have seen a marked increase in the number of Mazda Demio vehicles stolen.
This make and model has topped the most stolen vehicle list in Canterbury and this seems to be a trend across other parts of New Zealand also, says Area Prevention Manager Paul Reeves.
"In order to deter offenders from stealing these vehicles Police recommend that they are fitted with immobilisers and steering wheel locks and, where possible, parked securely at all times," says Mr Reeves.
"Offenders see these vehicles as an easy target and believe Police will not take a second look at them, which is not the case."
If you do see people acting suspiciously in or around any type of vehicle, please contact Police immediately on 111. Alternatively, you can provide information anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
CALGARY, Alberta – An airline pilot is facing charges in Canada after police say he was found by his co-pilot passed out in the cockpit of a Boeing 737 before it was set to take off.
Calgary police say the gate crew as well as crewmembers on the aircraft indicated that Miroslav Gronych was behaving strangely ahead of his scheduled flight Saturday. Sgt. Paul Stacey says the co-pilot later found the 37-year-old captain "slumped over in the seat" of the airliner.
The pilot was escorted from the plane and charged with having a blood-alcohol level above .08 and controlling an aircraft while impaired. Police allege Gronych had three times the legal amount of alcohol in his system.
Sunwing Airlines calls it "a very unfortunate matter."
The Mexico-bound plane later took off with another pilot.
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana’s campaign regulator says a ballot issue committee violated state campaign reporting laws by filing reports late and improperly disclosing donor information and services provided by consultants.
Commissioner of Political Practices Jeff Mangan released his findings against the committee Montanans for the 6 Mill on Tuesday. The committee supports a legislative referendum for a 10-year property tax to help fund the Montana University System.
Mangan found the committee failed to list donors’ occupation and employer information seven times and that it did not give sufficient detail in describing the work by its consultants.
The commissioner also found the committee should have been regularly reporting donors and contributions since 2016, but filed one report in November covering those missed periods.
Campaign finance violations are nearly always resolved through negotiated settlements that include fines.
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The royal-ish wedding of Pippa Middleton and her financier husband, James Matthews, on May 20 was followed by an equally chic honeymoon. Whether you're exchanging rings this summer as a June bride or even an early September spouse, take some fashion notes from the polished newlywed. On May 31, she wore a striped Kate Spade dress and matching black espadrilles at Sydney's Rose Bay Wharf. DAN HIMBRECHTS, EPA
McGrath (foot) was a full participant in Friday's practice but is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Giants.
McGrath was a full participant in practice all week, so there is likely no real concern surrounding the tight end's health for the weekend. Still, McGrath will likely be a game-time decision Sunday.
The UK cities with the oldest population have been revealed in a new study by The Centre for Cities.
It has found that people who live in cities are becoming younger, with the average age being 38 years old.
In 1996, people living in cities who were over the age of 65 was at 51 per cent, which has since fallen to 46 per cent in 2016.
But where is the city with the oldest population in the UK?
Erbil International Airport director general Talar Faiq confirmed (05-Oct-2017) international services are suspended at the airport until 29-Dec-2017, although the airport remains operational. Mr Faiq said the suspension is affecting the airport's income, pointing out Iraqi Airways has not paid "one dinar" for the services they receive. He noted Iraqi Airways has not paid for ground handling services since the middle of 2016 and are "always late paying for the fuel they uplift at Erbil". Eribil Airport will continue to review its operations. Passenger traffic via Iraqi Airways is down by 50%, Mr Faiq said. [more - original PR]
United States President Donald Trump pilloried the Iran nuclear deal as “a disaster” and “insane” as he hosted French President Emmanuel Macron in the Oval Office on Tuesday, puncturing a carefully choreographed display of pomp and camaraderie.
The US leader groused that the accord — inked three years ago by the United States, Iran, Europe, Russia and China — does nothing to tackle Tehran’s ballistic missiles programme or support for militant groups across the Middle East.
Macron is in Washington, in part, to convince Trump not to walk away from the deal and scuttle years-worth of hard won diplomatic gains. Trump faces a May 12 deadline to decide on the fate of the accord.
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Rugby Sevens has a knack of exposing poor tackling technique that most players could hide in the 15-a-side version of the game.
It's simple maths of course - less players on the same size pitch means that your tackling has to be up to scratch.
Unfortunately, it appears that no one told the Argentinian team that this weekend.
Their attempts to stop New Zealand star Joe Ravouvou have to go down as some of the worst ever seen on a rugby pitch.
Stopping just short of parting like the Red Sea and laying down a similarly-coloured carpet for the Kiwi to stroll through, they drop off several tackles with Ravouvou barely able to believe his luck as he powers through to the try-line.
In the end, the All Blacks Sevens ran out 38-14 to win the Cape Town Sevens - but thankfully not all their tries came as easily as this one.
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The week in photos: January 27-February 2, 2018
This week's selection of photo highlights here and around the world
For those of you in the city of Italy and surrounding areas, Monolithic always welcomes donated medical equipment and is currently in need of all types of wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, etc. The donated items are distributed as a FREE service to those in need.
There are a lot of things to love about Halloween. You got people dressing up in outrageous costumes, watching classic scary movies and most importantly, walking around your neighborhood getting free candy.
Candystore.com put together a list that determines the favorite candy for each state by collecting 10 years of sales data and surprisingly enough, the list couldn’t be more accurate with each candy perfectly representing their state.
The great state of California’s favorite candy is M&M’s and they share that candy with Michigan, Oklahoma and Washington D.C. The most famous Halloween candy, the Candy Corn, is the favorite in Idaho, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina and Texas.
To see the complete list of states, CLICK HERE.
Now that we're nearing the end of the year, it's time to crown the best songs of 2017! From sexy hits like "Wild Thoughts" and "Slow Hands" to romantic love songs like "Malibu" and "Shape of You," we were blessed with so much amazing music this year, we don't even know where to start. So let's just jump right in — here are the best songs of 2017!
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Mrazek made 30 saves in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Panthers.
The game was actually a goaltending battle between Mrazek and Harri Sateri. Unfortunately for Mrazek, he was beaten by the winner at the 19:51 mark of the third period. He's now 4-1-1 with two shutouts and just eight goals in his last six starts.
The potential for VR truly boggles the mind. In the future, it’s easy to imagine the various use-cases in education, entertainment, business, and social.
But like any new technology, VR needs a ‘gateway drug’, and thus far that initial use-case has been gaming. Sony is pushing PlayStation VR hard with a handful of new games, some existing and others brand new. Nintendo is making a VR push by bringing Mario Kart to VR. Meanwhile, Microsoft held off on any VR announcements at E3 this year.
But what do the members of the gaming community — from developers to streamers to the folks who are actually building VR — actually think of VR?
An investigation is underway after a man's body was found on the side of the road in Hueytown Friday morning.
Acting Police Chief Mickey Willis said the discovery was made shortly after 9 a.m. in the 6400 block of John's Road. A passerby spotted the body and called police.
Willis said investigators are on the scene, and the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is assisting. He said the death is being investigated as a possible homicide.
This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis today said lowering of interest rate by banks was a positive impact of demonetisation which will boost economy in a big way.
"I welcome slashing of interest rate by banks. It is yet another positive impact of demonetisation decision by Narendra Modi ji," Fadnavis tweeted.
"This will boost economy in big way. Major relief in housing, auto and consumer durables sector will see great change, generating lot of employment," the Chief Minister added.
"Lower the interest rates, higher the investments, higher the investments, more is the employment generation and happier the nation," said Fadnavis.
Top PSU lenders State Bank, PNB and Union Bank had yesterday slashed their benchmark lending rates by up to 90 basis points, after Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked banks to priorities their lending towards the poor and middle class.
Public sector lender Dena bank today slashed its benchmark lending rate by 0.75 per cent. PTI MR NRB .
Turner (ankle) will play in Monday's matchup with the Lakers.
Turner sat out Saturday's matchup against the Wizards with a sprained ankle, but after testing everything out prior to Monday's contest, feels healthy enough to take the floor after missing just one game. He'll immediately slot back in to his typical starting center role and the Pacer aren't currently reporting any sort of restrictions, so Turner should see a full workload. Look for Al Jefferson to head back to the bench after picking up the spot start Saturday.
President Donald Trump walks to Marine One while departing from the White House on July 24, 2017, in Washington. (Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
HOUSTON - President Donald Trump will meet with the families of the Santa Fe High School massacre victims when he visits Houston on Thursday, according to NBC News.
Trump’s visit comes nearly two weeks after the May 18 shooting at the school that killed 10 people and injured 13 others. A gunman’s half-hour rampage killed eight students and two teachers.
The White House announced Sunday that the president would be traveling to Houston and Dallas this week.
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WestJet Airlines Ltd. says it’s experiencing a computer system outage that is expected to cause delays in its operations.
The airline recommends travellers arrive early at the airport and check their flight status ahead of time.
We are experiencing an IT system outage that is affecting several systems. We are working on it, but delays are expected. Please arrive early at airport if you are travelling today & check flight status at https://t.co/p47pxg3aMq More updates to come. — WestJet (@WestJet) May 30, 2018 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js
Travellers have reported on Twitter that there are long lines and kiosks off-line at some airports, as well as issues with booking on the company’s website.
The incident comes after the airline said last October computer problems caused delays for dozens of flights.
March 31Shandong Jincheng Pharmaceutical Co Ltd :
* Says net profit for FY 2017 Q1 to increase by 20 percent to 50 percent, or to be 49.3 million yuan to 61.6 million yuan, compared to net profit of FY 2016 Q1 (41.1 million yuan)
* Says increased sales revenue as main reason for the forecast
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Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
Former Attorney General Eric Holder will participate in a panel discussion on race.
Holder, the first black U.S. attorney general, served under President Barack Obama from 2009 to 2015. The panel discussion will be held at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library in Atlanta.
The panel includes authors Michael Eric Dyson and Elizabeth Hinton, Black Lives Matters co-founder DeRay McKesson and Pulitzer Prize winner Douglas Blackmon.
The event co-sponsored by The Miller Center at the University of Virginia and is part of that institution's First Year Project, which is described as a three-year initiative to develop bipartisan insight and recommendations for the first year of the new administration.
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Communications Minister and Galway Roscommon TD Denis Naughten has been taken to Portiuncula Hospital following a road crash.
Minister Naughten was cycling with his wife on the Castlecoote Road, around 4 miles outside Roscommon town, when he was hit by a car around 12.30 this afternoon.
He was taken by ambulance to Portiuncula Hospital in Ballinasloe with back injuries sustained in the collision.
It’s understood his injuries are not serious and Gardai are investigating the incident.
some days i am new-born dove
fragile
wild-eyed
unprepared
wet, delicate wings untested
trembling heart beating rapidly
as i teeter at the edge of the nest
dangerously close
to oblivion
other days I am dragon
ancient
patient
jaded by the humanity before me
thick scales offering impenetrable protection
of guarded soul
fire rumbling in my belly
coiled lightning waiting to strike
at the first sign of danger
despite deceptive calm appearance
ready to protect my dragonets
my territory
roar my rage
a challenge fierce enough to split the heavens
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× Justin Timberlake drops surprise new song
Get ready to add this song to your summer 2018 playlist.
Justin Timberlake has dropped a groovy new tune titled, “SoulMate,” and according to the song’s first lyric, “Summer starts now.”
This is Timberlake’s first single since his fifth studio album, “Man of the Woods” and marks a return to his pop roots.
Some of the upbeat and catchy lyrics include, “I love your heartbeat givin’ me rhythm/And I can feel your frequency, so unique/In other words, such a freak, set me free.”
Timberlake wrote in an Instagram post that the song came together quickly over the past week, “Bahama Sessions — “SoulMate”, written: June 26th, final mix: July 3rd.”
The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Monday decided to lift the ban on the Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) provided former IPL chief Lalit Modi stays away from its functioning, the Board decided in its Special General Meeting (SGM). "Yes, the ban on the RCA has been lifted but with certain conditions," BCCI acting President C.K. Khanna was quoted as saying by IANS. The RCA was suspended by the Indian cricket board in May 2014 when ex-Indian Premier League (IPL) Commissioner Modi was re-elected its president.
Since its suspension in 2014, RCA's cricket affairs are being looked after by the BCCI.
The RCA filed a suit against its suspension by the BCCI, to which the board had asked the association to withdraw all pending cases and not to involve the cricket board in any case.
The Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators (CoA) already dissolved the ad-hoc committee that was constituted to run the affairs in Rajasthan cricket, paving the way for the ban to go.
(With IANS inputs)
NEW YORK — The NFL is checking whether concussion protocol was properly followed Sunday when Houston Texans quarterback Tom Savage was allowed to briefly return to action after a disturbing hit in the end zone that left him with his hands quivering.
League spokesman Joe Lockhart said the NFL and the players' association "together will conduct a thorough review of the incident focused on whether the protocol was properly followed, but we're also continuing looking at the protocol to look for ways to improve and strengthen it."
Lockhart said the discovery during this investigation of any possible improvements to the concussion protocol will be quickly implemented.
The NFL's concussion protocol came under heavy criticism after it failed Savage on Sunday in Houston's 26-16 loss to the 49ers. Only after Savage briefly returned to the game did the medical crew determine the quarterback did, indeed, have a concussion and remove him from the game.
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Lady Gaga arrives for the 60th annual Grammy Awards ceremony at Madison Square Garden in New York, New York, USA, Jan. 28, 2018. EPA-EFE FILE/JASON SZENES
Lady Gaga has been forced to cancel the last 10 concerts making up the European leg of her world tour due to health concerns, the singer announced Saturday.
The star, famous for tracks such as "Pokerface" and "Paparazzi," had on Jan. 14 resumed her Joanne World Tour in Barcelona after she had to suspend it back in Sept. 2017 over "severe physical pain."
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas - A Harris County man at the top of the U.S. Marshal's most-wanted list has been arrested.
Officials say William Greer, now 51, killed his girlfriend, Tammy Esquivel, on Dec. 19, 2006, after an argument.
Three days after her murder, Cleveland police found Greer wandering in the streets.
He confessed to the murder, but at that time police had no evidence that a murder had actually happened, so Greer was released.
After that, Greer fled the country, investigators said.
But investigators never stopped looking for him.
This week, Greer was arrested in Mexico, ending an 11-year manhunt.
Officials with the U.S. Marshal's Office said Greer will be extradited to the United States as soon as possible.
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Jonathan Martin comes from serving as president and CEO of the Dallas Symphony to head the CSO. But he knows Ohio.
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(CNN) The mayor of Charlottesville, Virginia, slammed President Donald Trump Monday for his unwillingness to forcefully condemn white separatists behind the racial unrest that left one woman dead over the weekend in the city.
Michael Signer, a Democrat, was asked by CNN's Chris Cuomo on "New Day" if Trump still needed to call out Nazis and white supremacists.
"I've already spent enough time talking about Donald Trump. He is our President, with respect, but I think it speaks for itself. He had his moment. These are times for leadership."
He continued, "He kind of had his opportunity and he whiffed and I think that speaks for itself."
After Saturday's violence, Trump condemned "hatred, bigotry, and violence on many sides." His decision to not specifically mention the white nationalist or neo-Nazi groups in attendance led to bipartisan calls for him to do so
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With every Indiana Pacers playoff game, NBA fans are treated to the many angry faces of Pacers president Larry Bird.
It’s practically become a Pacers playoff tradition, and Monday’s Game 2 in Cleveland was no exception. Late in the first quarter, a Pacers turnover led to a LeBron James runout and breakaway dunk.
6 PTS, 2 AST & 2 REB early on for LeBron James.@NBAonTNT pic.twitter.com/2XszLJ1ldP — NBA (@NBA) April 17, 2017
Sure, it was early in the game, but Bird didn’t care. Every negative play makes him visibly angry, and it doesn’t get much worse than a LeBron dunk against his team on the road. TNT almost immediately panned over to Bird.
He’s been better.
Larry Bird is not amused. pic.twitter.com/drqIk3KouM — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) April 18, 2017
Nothing will top this shot, though.
Never change, Larry.
FILE - In this June 7, 2017, file photo, FBI acting director Andrew McCabe listens during a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing about the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, on Capitol Hill in Washington. McCabe drafted a memo on the firing of his onetime boss, ex-director James Comey. That’s according to a person familiar with the memo, who insisted on anonymity to discuss a secret document that has been provided to special counsel Robert Mueller. The person said the memo concerned a conversation McCabe had with Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein about Rosenstein’s preparations for Comey’s firing. Alex Brandon, File AP Photo
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Liberal Dying Husk Time Magazine to Slash Circulation
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Time magazine executives on Wednesday announced plans to slash circulation of the liberal dinosaur. According to USA Today, the magazine “will have its weekly circulation reduced by one-third, to two million copies.”
Writer Kevin McCoy explained of Time inc (which also includes other publications), “Revenue for the quarter that ended June 30 fell $75 million, or 10%, to $694 million compared with the same period last year, the company reported. The drop reflected declines in advertising and circulation revenues.”
Yet, the magazine will continue to continue to publish 44 issues a year. So, the decrease will apparently just make the publication harder to get. In other words, don’t go looking for Time at the grocery store any longer. – READ MORE
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* Chief Executive Stephane Richard says on sidelines of news conference new banking service Orange Bank to reach break even point in four to five years, aims to reach the 2 million client threshold in 10 years Further company coverage: (Reporting by paris.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com)
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Mayor to speak at July 6 potluck…
Chewelah Police Chief Mark Burrows met with the Chewelah Senior Citizens during their regular potluck Thursday, June 1 at the Senior Citizen Center. The group had a lively discussion with the chief and covered a range of topics.
Burrows gave the group advice on how to detect and avoid scams, elder abuse and other crimes against seniors. They also talked about drug problems in Chewelah, how to contact police with noise complaints, and traffic problems in town.
The seniors gather for a potluck every first and third Thursday of each month starting at noon. The next scheduled guest speakers are Mayor Dorothy Knauss on Thursday, July 6 and City Attorney Mike Waters on Thursday, July 20.
Please bring your favorite dish to share and join the group for good food and good conversation.
From Manassas City Police Department:
At 1:10 a.m. on April 17, 2017, Manassas City Police responded to 9000 block of Centreville Rd for a report of shots fired. Officers located a 25-year-old male victim who appeared to be suffering from gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to a local area hospital where he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead. The name of the deceased is being withheld pending notification of the family. This is an ongoing investigation and more information will be forthcoming as the investigation continues.
Here are a few photos from the Ballymena Times archive to get you all talking.
There’s nothing quite like pictures from the past to bring back memories of family and friends at school or work, or teammates in sport.
Michael Munnis prepares for his next broadcast. 1989.
If you’ve got pictures to share, we’d like to see them. Email to copydesk.ni@jpress.co.uk.
Some of the scouts who took part in the Mid-Antrim Scouts District Quiz. 1989.
Cullybackey High School pupil Erwin Caldwell who won a place in the final of the NIE Best Young Cook of the Year with teachers and NIE reps.. 1989.
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WELLINGTON, April 10 New Zealand's stock exchange NZX Limited has appointed Mark Peterson as its permanent chief executive, it said on Monday.
Peterson joined the company in 2015 as head of markets, and been acting CEO since January.
Former chief executive Tim Bennett announced in October that he was stepping down at the end of 2016 after four years in the role. (Reporting by Charlotte Greenfield; editing by Susan Thomas)
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Perhaps Cleveland Cavaliers guard Jordan Clarkson thinks The Flintstones is more documentary than fictional cartoon.
The former Los Angeles Laker appeared on the Road Trippin': Richard vs Channing podcast and said he believes people used to have dinosaurs as pets. Not only did the people have dinosaurs as pets, but the people were also apparently much bigger than them.
Ryne Nelson of Slam passed along the interaction:
"Clarkson: 'Y'all know how we got dogs and stuff right? So, I think it was bigger people in the world before us, and the dinosaurs was they pets.'
"DJ Montage: 'How big were these people?'
"Clarkson: 'Oh, you look at a dinosaur. They got to be three times bigger than them.'"
Fortunately for the Cavaliers, Clarkson's opinions on dinosaurs haven't impacted his recent play on the court, where he's averaged 18.7 points a night in his last three games.
Roy C. Roberts, of Normal, IL, will celebrate his 95th birthday on Feb. 1. He was born and lived most of his life in Beardstown.
The Congress party's candidate from Nikol Assembly Constituency for the Gujarat Assembly elections 2017 is Indravijaysinh Gohil.
Nikol assembly constituency is one of the 182 assembly constituency of Gujarat. It is located in Amdavad district.
This seat came into existence after 2008 delimitation. Nikol is totally urban seat.
The constituency will have 228 polling stations. In 2012 assembly polls, the number of electors for this seat was 2,32,608.
Jagdish Panchal of BJP won the seat in 2012 assembly elections with 88,286 votes.
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Pat is an experienced councilman and a good steward of our community. Working with him on the council for 9 years, I found him to be an effective leader and ardent advocate for all of Oakland's citizens. He will put in the time, do the necessary research and contact the proper officials to accomplish the task at hand.
I strongly encourage you to vote for Pat Pignatelli and Russ Talamini in the upcoming election for Oakland borough council on Nov. 9.
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Decorah man is facing charges after an investigation into a report of neglected livestock.
The Winneshiek County Sheriff’s Department says 51-year-old Craig Underbakke was charged with neglect of livestock and multiple counts of failure to properly dispose of dead calves. Both charges are simple misdemeanors.
Investigators found 24 dead calves on the farm near Burr Oak in northern Winneshiek County. The sheriff’s department also seized 20 calves and moved them to a private feed lot to be supervised by a local veterinarian.
(By Darin Svenson, KDEC, Decorah)
Rockhampton Grammar School held their school formal earlier this year. View the gallery here to see all the glitz and glamour of their special day:
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Two people have been charged in a shooting on the set of a Denzel Washington movie in Boston that injured two security guards.
The shooting happened early Saturday in the city's Roxbury section, on the set of a sequel to the "The Equalizer."
Police say nothing was being filmed at the time, and it does not appear the guards were targeted.
The guards, a 40-year-old woman and 33-year-old man, suffered non-life-threatening injuries and were released from the hospital.
Police say they arrested two 18-year-olds, Dionte Martinez and Thomas Perkins. They are charged with assault with intent to murder and gun offenses.
The Suffolk County district attorney's office says they were due to be arraigned Friday in Roxbury Municipal Court.
It was not immediately clear whether either man has an attorney.
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Colin Gassner was on the couch watching television last Wednesday in Naples, Fla., when he received a call. It was from an agent - Joel Stalter's agent.
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Spring officially arrives tomorrow (March 20), and it feels like we’ve been waiting an eternity for its arrival. Anyone else as excited as us about longer days and warmer weather? We can’t think of a better way to celebrate (and pamper ourselves simultaneously) than by getting a fresh manicure inspired by our favorite season.
Although we rarely live by rigid beauty rules, like the one that says you can only wear dark colors in the winter, we’re totally into that long-running tradition of rocking brighter shades in the spring. There’s a myriad of ways to brighten up your digits, from pastel florals to negative-space shapes, and Instagram is the perfect place to find inspiration.
Ahead, find 50 stunning, yet versatile nail art ideas to screenshot before your next mani sesh.
Two people are dead after an apparent murder-suicide on West Alexander Road near North Grand Canyon Drive in Las Vegas, according to Metro Police.
Officers were called to the 10000 block of West Alexander Road at 8:30 p.m. Sunday. Police said it appears to be a domestic disturbance where a husband killed his wife, before killing himself.
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DENVER -- A Colorado family hopes security camera video of a thief stealing their dog from their front yard will help bring the pet back home.
It happened Tuesday afternoon near East Sixth Avenue and Monaco Parkway in Denver, according to KDVR.
The video shows the thief driving past the house in a black vehicle, then returning to take the dog as the friendly pup named Zoe wags her tail.
After seeing the crime, a neighbor alerted the family about what happened.
The family said they just want Zoe back.
"She brings joy to the neighborhood. There are children that walk home from school every day that come and see her and pet her," owner Jaime Gastelle said. "It's horrible that this has happened and I think the entire neighborhood is devastated."
Zoe is a 7-month-old Shih Tzu. Anyone with information is asked to call the Denver Police Department.
Catch up on the newspaper front pages from across the country on Tuesday, April 18.
Front pages- Tuesday, April 18
The Daily Record and The Courier have covered the story of a wedding scammer that left couples out of pocket.
The Scottish Sun have 'snared' as Interpol's most wanted is spotted living in Glasgow.
The National say it is a 'Stand Off' between USA and North Korea.
The Scotsman say MSP's have pledged to 'tone down rhetoric' in Holyrood spats.
The Herald have went with 'Kirk in landmark apology over gay discrimination'.
And the Press and Journal cover the story of a local girl seriously injured in New York.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The latest forecast shows about 300,000 Rhode Island residents will be enrolled in Medicaid by June, which is 6,000 more than the governor estimated in her budget plan.
The Providence Journal reports the estimates released by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services on Monday predict Medicaid spending will be $18.3 million over budget.
The federal government will cover the majority of the increase. However, Democratic Gov. Gina Raimondo is also asking lawmakers to add $15.7 million in Medicaid spending next year.
Raimondo’s request will put her Medicaid budget $18.5 million in the red.
The state has underestimated enrollment over the past few years. Raimondo’s administration blames the issue on the state’s troubled computer system for benefits programs, which has added people ineligible for Medicaid.
NEW YORK (AP) — Police say a man has been shot in the ankle near the Barclays Center in New York City after an argument.
Police say the shooting happened around 2:30 p.m. Wednesday outside a shopping center across the street from the Brooklyn arena, where the NBA's Brooklyn Nets and the NHL's New York Islanders play and the site of concerts and other events.
Police were searching for two men involved in the altercation. No one else was injured.
The victim was taken to a nearby hospital in stable condition.
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COLUMBIA, South Carolina — No. 21 Mississippi State rallied in the ninth inning to beat No. 11 South Carolina 5-4 on Saturday afternoon.
Three-straight singles loaded the bases in the top of the ninth, and Josh Lovelady’s RBI groundout broke a 2-2 tie. A wild pitch brought home a second run, and Hunter Stovall singled home a third run to make it 5-4.
Mississippi State held on after South Carolina hit a two-run home run in the bottom half of the ninth.
Cody Brown was 2-for-3 with a couple of runs scored, and Hunter Vansau had two hits and an RBI. Trey Jolly got the win in relief, and Spencer Price earned his 13th save.
The Bulldogs (25-12, 10-4 SEC) clinched the weekend series, and go for the sweep on Sunday (3 p.m., SEC Network).
Amethyst Realm has found the “perfect” boyfriend. She told the hosts of the British TV show ITV This Morning that she has gotten it on with about 20 ghosts since 2005, and now prefers them to actual men. She’s even hoping to get pregnant one day via a spirit.
How’d this all happen?? Well, Amethyst says that after feeling a ghost in the house for some time, she took it to the next level by dressing in sexy lingerie and waiting for the spirit to come to her in the spare bedroom.
Turns out Casper is more than just friendly.
Sadiq Khan has launched 51 new rapid charging points in London, which he hopes will help encourage people to get electric vehicles. They can charge vehicles like the new electric taxi up to full in just thirty minutes.
They mayor reiterated that walking and cycling are also just as important as changing the types of vehicles on the streets, and he called on the government to match his actions with a new clean air act.
REYKJAVIK, Iceland (AP) — For nine years in a row, the World Economic Forum has ranked Iceland as having the world’s smallest gender-equality gap. It has a female prime minister and some of the world’s strongest laws on workplace equality and equal pay.
It also has one of Europe’s highest per-capita levels of reported rapes, according to statistics agency Eurostat, although legal definitions differ from country to country, complicating comparisons.
A 2010 University of Iceland study found that 30 percent of Icelandic women aged 18 to 80 reported having been physically attacked by a man at least once, including 13 percent who reported suffering rape or attempted rape.
Icelanders are experiencing a stark realization: Equal representation does not, by default, eliminate gender-based violence.
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Fancy a trip to the Deep South without leaving Abbeydale Road?
Bessie’s Bistro is the destination to head to on this miniature road trip.
This cute cafe - also known for its brunch and lunches - offers special bistro nights with different cuisines from all over the globe.
This year there have already been Keralan and Polish evenings and, in July, food from the southern states is on offer.
Expect jambalaya, South Carolina style pulled pork, mac and cheese and peach cobbler.
It takes place from July 6-27.
Axminster eating charity has new dinner venue
HALFF's HQ in South Street at Axminster. Archant
Axminster healthy eating charity HALFF has a new venue for its 10th birthday fundraising dinner.
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River Cottage Canteen is no longer available on Thursday, March 16, but River Cottage HQ, on Trinity Hill Road, has stepped in to save the day offering a three-course set menu and a glass of fizz, all for £25 a head.
Booking is essential - contact laura@halff.org.uk, or call 01297 631782.
One person is now dead while several are said to be in a critical condition following an early Saturday morning accident along the La Parfaite Harmonie Access Road, West Bank Demerara (WBD).
More details in a subsequent report.
Firefighters were called out to assist paramedics attempting to reach an elderly man who fell and blocked access to a property in Harrogate.
Two crews from Harrogate scaled a nine meter ladder to gain access to the property on Cold Bath Road after the man fell in front of a door on Thursday (October, 5) at 7pm. Once inside they were able to allow paramedics inside to treat him.
A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said “We regularly assist other agencies, with our specialist equipment and skills, where there is risk to life or public safety. In this instance our ability to gain access to the property allowed the Ambulance Service to treat the casualty.”
Perks will stop if UK ends up staying in EU, says Guy Verhofstadt
Britain is free to change its mind and stay in union, but would have to give up rebate, says EU parliament’s Brexit coordinator
Britain is free to change its mind and stay in the EU, but would have to give up special perks including the hard-fought budget rebate, the European parliament’s coordinator on Brexit has said.
The Liberal MEP Guy Verhofstadt picked up on comments made by the French president, Emmanuel Macron, on Tuesday that the door to the EU would remain open to Britain during Brexit negotiations.
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You probably are looking for ways to get rid of those shaking breasts when you run. This is a problem of many guys, even those who are not overweight. Some men think that exercise is enough to get rid of man boobs, but if you are like most men with gynecomastia, you probably have realized that exercise does little, or may even exacerbate the problem. Man breasts can be due to being overweight. Being fat obviously makes you look bigger, and those fat deposits underneath the skin in your chest can make your chest saggy.
Earlier, Holly Willoughby revealed today's This Morning was quite special as she was bringing along a special guest – her cat Bluebell.
And Phillip Schofield couldn't wait to get his hands on the cat, which led to the sort of comment you'd expect from Twitter.
"Watching Phillip stroking Holly's pussy on This Morning has legitimately made my morning," one person said.
It turned out, Holly had brought Bluebell in after a grooming disaster.
Today's episode had a special pet pampering segment, in which experts showed how to give your cats and dogs a haircut.
EUGENE, Ore. — Sabrina Ionescu had 28 points and 11 assists to lead No. 6 Oregon over No. 25 California 91-54 on Friday night.
Ruthy Hebard added 18 points and 11 rebounds for the Ducks (21-3, 10-1 Pac-12), who have won 13 of 14 games. Ionescu's double-double was her 11th of the season.
It was Oregon's largest margin of victory in a conference game this season.
Jaelyn Brown led the Golden Bears (15-7, 6-5) with 14 points and Alaysia Styles added 12. Kristine Anigwe, California's leading scorer at 17.5 points per game, had just six to go with eight rebounds.
Lexington County officials say a 14-year-old boy is being charged after they say he brought a weapon, and drugs onto the campus of Irmo Middle School on Tuesday.
Pyongyang, North Korea (CNN) CNN's Will Ripley, Justin Robertson and Tim Schwartz are the only Western broadcasters reporting from North Korea since it conducted a ballistic missile test on Sunday, the first one of 2017.
We'll keep updating this story to bring you their latest dispatches as they document their trip on television and Instagram.
Welcome inside the world's most reclusive country.
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The crew were in Pyongyang's Kim Il Sung square -- the location of many of the country's large and widely broadcasted military displays and parades -- and some of the surrounding areas.
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Despite having already been named head coach at Florida Atlantic, Lane Kiffin had planned to continue as Alabama’s offensive coordinator through the College Football Playoff and title game. Those plans changed on Monday.
Alabama announced that it was parting ways with Kiffin ahead of the national title game. The move came as a surprise because it just seemed outrageous to change play callers a week ahead of the title game. On Monday afternoon, Kiffin broke his silence on Twitter.
He posted a graphic that highlighted Bo Scarbrough’s record-breaking performance against Washington in the Peach Bowl.
Obviously, the timing of the tweet stands out. Maybe it was scheduled, or perhaps Kiffin was pointing out that Alabama’s offense didn’t exactly suffer in its 24-7 win.
Just a day earlier, Kiffin had tweeted “#theman” with a photo of Nick Saban, so something obviously changed.
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Windsor 1 Thatcham Town 3
THATCHAM stretched their run to 10 games without defeat as they continue to give chase to flyaway Hellenic League leaders Highworth Town.
They eventually pulled away from mid-table Windsor after taking the lead through Liam Ferdinand and re-established it after veteran Barry Hayles had quickly put Windsor back on terms.
Shane Coooper-Clark capitalised on a bad back-pass to restore Town’s lead before the break, and they were handed another advantage when Windsor had Ashley Smith sent off after the restart.
They made sure of the points in the closing stages when Cooper-Clark set up strike partner Ferdinand to score.
Thatcham take a midweek break from league action to entertain Woodley United on Tuesday night in the quarter finals of the Berks and Bucks Senior Cup in the first season back in the competition.
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Paul Chuckluck, 23, and Johnnie Gaghins, 21, were arrested on suspicion of child abuse in Claremore, Okla. on Monday. Rogers County Sheriff’s Office
Feb 14 Ecobank Transnational Inc:
* Says African export-import bank and Ecobank signed memorandum of understanding (MOU) to promote joint corporate objectives
* Says Afreximbank and ecobank will design joint innovative and tailor-made financial instruments and solutions
* Initiatives envisaged include creation of $500 million programme dedicated to financing trade among afreximbank member countries where ecobank conducts business Source: bit.ly/2lbJf7y Further company coverage: (Bangalore.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com)
Flames ripped through a home on Route 118 in Montgomery.
Firefighters say the blaze was called in early Monday by a passerby.
Nobody was inside and the family's dog made it out safely.
The single-story ranch home is now considered a complete loss.
The cause hasn't yet been determined.
Undefeated Newberry Beats Broome, 49-21
The main reason behind Newberry’s perfect record? The team’s star player, Amir Abrams. The running back eclipsed 5,000 career yards tonight as the Bulldogs crushed Broome, 49-21. The Centurions fell to 5-2 on the season.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Officials say the largest, most destructive wildfire burning in Southern California is expected to grow as it enters its second week.
The Thomas Fire north of Los Angeles has burned more than 270 square miles, prompted tens of thousands of evacuations and destroyed nearly 800 structures.
The fire that started Dec. 4 is 15 percent contained. It was fanned by dry Santa Ana winds that spit embers ahead of fire lines.
Santa Barbara County Sheriff Bill Brown says the containment number will likely go down not because of a lack of progress, but because of the fire’s expected growth.
The National Weather Service says gusts up to 40 mph are expected through Monday.
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The Martinu Quartet
The Victoria International Arts Festival’s chamber music series continues this evening with a recital in the Aula Mgr G. Farrugia by virtuosi violinist Dejan Bogdanovich and and pianist Gabriele Vianello. They will perform works by Bach, Schubert, Davies and Saint-Saëns.
Tomorrow, the Martinu Quartet will present a concert of works by Mozart, Schulhoff and Dvořák in St George’s Basilica; and, on Saturday, the prize winners of the European Music Competition for Youths (EMCY), Flute East Trio, will perform works by Bocquillon, Casterede, Kuhlau, Pecou and Quantz at the Ċittadella Centre for the Arts.
The Victoria International Arts Festival runs until Monday, July 10 and consists of a series of 37 concerts. All concerts start at 8pm and entrance is free. For more information visit http://www.viaf.org.mt/ .
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Court sides with reptile keepers against giant snake ban
MIAMI - An appeals court has ruled the federal government cannot legally stop trade of Burmese pythons and other giant exotic snakes within the continental U.S.
However, snake owners are cautioned not to move their reptiles just yet as other legal challenges may remain.
The United States Association of Reptile Keepers sued in 2013 to overturn a nationwide ban on importing eight constrictor species or taking them across state lines.
In an April 7 decision, the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower court's ruling that the U.S. wildlife officials didn't have authority to restrict interstate trade of snakes such as Burmese pythons, reticulated pythons or green anacondas.
The Center for Biological Diversity says the court addressed the law's wording but not the data supporting the ban.
Four motorists were arrested in the Cahir/Cashel area over the weekend on suspicion of drink/drug driving.
Two motorists were arrested in the Cahir area,one on suspicion of driving with excess drugs and the other with drink driving.The other drink driving arrests were made in Cashel and Clogheen.The arrest in Clogheen was made after a motorist drove a car into a wall and left the scene.The motorist was later arrested.The driver was not seriously injured in the collision.
Also over the weekend gardai in the Cahir/Cashel area seized and impounded four vehicles that did not have NCT or insurance matters in order.
A garda spokesman said the impounding of cars in the area was a regular occurrence.For every day the vehicles remained in storage the cost to the motorist wishing to reclaim the car would rise said the garda spokesman.
Venezuela's Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino Lopez (C) gestures as he poses for a group picture. Venezuela's opposition coalition on Sunday rejected foreign threats to the country, without specifically identifying Trump or the United States while...more
Venezuela's Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino Lopez (C) gestures as he poses for a group picture. Venezuela's opposition coalition on Sunday rejected foreign threats to the country, without specifically identifying Trump or the United States while criticizing Maduro's close relationship with Communist-run Cuba. Padrino criticized the opposition's position as ambivalent. "This is a time of reflection," Padrino said. "You are either a Venezuelan patriot, or pro-Yankee." REUTERS/Andres Martinez Casares
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The view of the rising moon during a partial lunar eclipse is distorted by hot air rising from a chimney stacks of an electric power station in Delimara, outside the village of Marsaxlokk, Malta. REUTERS/Darrin Zammit Lupi
A judge threw out David Mueller’s case against Taylor Swift, deciding that she “did not act improperly” by reporting that the former DJ allegedly groped her during a meet-and-greet in Denver, Colorado, back in 2013. Mueller was suing Swift for $3 million because he believed he lost his job after she reported the incident to his bosses. Swift’s countersuit against Meuller for a dollar still stands and will be deliberated by the judge today.
You won’t be able to stop eating this roasted olive medley, served with bruschetta toasts. Adriene Rathbun
Cuppy Otedola popularly known as DJ Cuppy shared an adorable photo of herself with her grandma on her Instagram page.
The two sit holding each other, with grandma hugging a throw pillow that says “I ❤️ GRANDMA EPE.”
DJ Cuppy shared the photo with the caption:
Nothing Better Than A Proud Grandma ❤️🙏🏽✨ Happy Sunday! #FamilyFirst
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A 29-year-nurse killed in a road traffic accident on Tuesday will be laid to rest in Dingle today.
Keady Clifford from Emlagh, Dingle, died when the car she was driving was involved in a single-vehicle collision near Midleton, Co Cork.
A number of events have been cancelled out of respect.
The launch of the FLAG marine tourism strategy & action plan by Minister of State, Brendan Griffin, in Boolteens will be rescheduled.
A lecture by endurance swimmer Nuala Moore as part of Dingle’s Storm Festival will take place at the later time of 3.30pm at the Aquarium.
Burial will take place following funeral mass at 1pm.
We've heard this countless times before, but league sources keep saying the Sacramento Kings are seriously considering packaging picks No. 5 and 10 in a trade for the 76ers' No.
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It's starting to get to the point where players are getting on the list in consecutive weeks. Something needs to change fast.
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The crop of the players come from losing sides and were mainly responsible for leaking tries, coughing up the ball and producing a poor workload.
Slide on to see who made this round's dud team of the week.
Dobro master and 14-time Grammy winner Jerry Douglas will be dropping by WCBE to perform Live From Studio A in advance of his show that night at Thirty One West in Newark, OH!
He and his band are out on the road with a brand new CD What If that will be released on Friday, August 18th.
In our studio he'll be joined by Mike Seal on acoustic guitar and Daniel Kimbro on the upright bass.
Tune in for live music, conversation and a chance to win tickets to the show!
It's all waiting for you on 90.5FM Columbus, 106.3FM Newark and on line at www.wcbe.org!
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Graham Gauld gets the goods at Retro, Fiat Jolly, 600 and Spider brochures, Peter Darnall on Tazio, the turtle and d’Annunzio, Wallace Wyss on a roll with his fourth book on Barn Finds. Much more on Retro coming up!
WALKER COUNTY, Alabama (WIAT) — A car is being removed from a river in Walker County.
Around 1 a.m. Monday morning, a car traveling on Interstate 22 reportedly crashed into the river. All lanes on I-22 eastbound are blocked off while authorities work to remove the vehicle.
A dive team, a state helicopter, and other agencies are searching for the driver and any other possible passengers.
The foundation is working with the Akron Public Schools district to open the doors of I Promise School for students in the third and fourth grades in the fall of 2018. By 2022, the school will expand to include grades 1 through 8. LeBron James Is Opening A STEM-Based School for At-Risk Students In Akron Y' Y 1 2 pic.twitter.com/2P0g1oOx6N I Promise School will focus on students who "are at-risk in reading and who are in need of additional academic intervention before falling further behind their peers," a statement from the LeBron James Family Foundation said.
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Arthur Saft, president of American Discount Tire & Service in Turnersville, N.J., will be inducted into the Atlantic City High School baseball class of 1963 Hall of Fame. Saft was a pitcher for the South Jersey Group IV team which won the state championship in 1963.
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We're edging closer to the transfer window and the pieces are beginning to move into place.
The futures of Premier League stars Zlatan Ibrahimovic and John Terry are uncertain, with both players out of contract in the summer.
You can expect plenty of business is going on behind the scenes up and down the land as clubs try to steal a march on their rivals.
A summer of high spending and galactico-style signings are anticipated at the likes of Manchester United and their City neighbours.
While there are plenty of talented players, such as Middlesbrough's Ben Gibson, involved in the relegation battle with bigger clubs gleefully ready to pick them off this summer should they go down.
We'll have all the news and rumours from the market as they break.
Film critic Lonita Cook joins us in studio with what hit and what missed at the box office.
Financial broker NEX Group gets boost from Trump victory
Feb 15 UK-based financial broker NEX Group said Donald Trump's victory in the U.S. presidential election had boosted trading activity, but it was too early to know whether this marked the end of a prolonged period of subdued market conditions.
Former Congressman Bob Turner will be named the new chairman of the moribund Queens Republican Party, sources said Monday. New York State Republican head Ed Cox will announce on Thursday...
CATASAUQUA — A Catasauqua woman suffered a burned foot in a kitchen fire that damaged her apartment and others at Whittier Place Apartments, according to emergency radio reports.
Fire officials radioed that one person was injured in the blaze at 895 Walnut St. The fire was reported about 7:40 p.m. and was declared out within 10 minutes.
The building was evacuated immediately. When firefighters arrived, they reported smoke coming from the second floor. A fire official called for an ambulance to help the burned woman.
Catasauqua, North Catasauqua and Whitehall fire companies were on the scene.
— Frank Warner
An accident on Interstate 26 is tying up traffic this Monday morning.
According to the South Carolina Department of Transportation, a collision with injuries has caused parts of the interstate to be blocked near mile marker 104.
RELATED: Watch a traffic camera from the scene of this accident on your smartphone or mobile device.
No word on how many cars are involved in the accident.
More on this as it develops.
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To sum up Gary Clark Jr. is more challenging every day. He’s a musical universe unto himself, expanding at a nearly immeasurable rate, ever more hard to define — as a mind-blowing guitarist, a dazzling songwriter and engagingly soulful singer.
WINDHAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) – A New Year’s celebration was interrupted when a fire broke out at a multi-million dollar home in Windham.
All six people inside were able to make it out unharmed, but the home is considered a total loss.
The fire at 194 Galway Road broke out just after Midnight Sunday, but firefighters did not arrive to battle the flames until hours later.
Officials say homeowners delayed calling 9-1-1 right away because they attempted to put out the fire themselves using buckets of water and a garden hose. When firefighters did arrive, they say the fire was fully involved, with flames seen shooting out of the home’s roof.
Seven companies responded to the fire.
In addition to the loss of the home, a pickup truck parked out front was also destroyed.
Officials say they believe the fire started in the chimney.
Brazilian President Michel Temer issued a decree on Tuesday to deploy 9,000 soldiers in Rio de Janeiro's metropolitan area until Feb. 22, one week before Carnaval ends. That's almost half the troops used during last year's Olympic Games.
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The producer told Complex how they reconnected, 'I had been gone. I just missed working with him in that capacity because, through the years, I've been doing my own thing. He had started a project, I came home, and it was a couple of things that contributed to me staying. I just was like, 'Man, you know what, this album ' I told him I wanted to go back to where 'I'm making the music, you're writing the songs.' You know what I mean? I wanted to just go back to have that feeling. I missed working with my friend."
Porter would go on to produce three songs on the project, including 'Untouchable," which has just been released. He explained that it started off with an idea Em had, adding, 'and he's really good at that. Sometimes he'll have an idea and say, 'Oh, OK, let's just work this out.' So he brought this idea and was like, 'Yo, I always wanted to do this,' and he just built from there." Read more here.
A female Lyft driver was attacked by a man on Friday morning after pulling into the Arco gas station in Santa Ana, California, ABC 11 News reports. The incident, which occurred around 11 a.m. local time was caught on camera as the man approached the Lyft driver over her crooked parking spot.
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WASHINGTON (AP) - The top commander of U.S. and coalition forces in Afghanistan says some Taliban fighters and leaders are talking to the Afghan government about peace prospects.
Gen. John Nicholson told reporters at the Pentagon on Wednesday that he could not be more specific about this because the talks are confidential. He said they involve mid-level as well as high-level Taliban figures in exploratory contacts that are taking place "off stage," even as fighting continues.
In what he suggested was evidence of interest in a peace process, Nicholson said the Taliban's spring offensive, announced in late April, has been less intense than in recent years. He also argued that Afghan government forces are demonstrating an improved ability to defeat Taliban attacks.
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Maryland is on track to change its definition of rape after a state delegate, whose fraternity brother was raped two decades ago, sought to change how the law describes sexual assaults. The change follows complaints from victims that some cases over the years weren't being taken seriously. On April 5, the General Assembly passed a bill ...
The interim parliamentary electoral committee is registering for the second consecutive day the candidates vying for the seat of the house's speaker.
Five candidates, including former speaker Sheikh Aden Madobe and the minister of water and Energy Salim Aliyow Ibrow, were registered on Monday ahead of the election on 30th April.
The organizing committee of the election said in a statement on Sunday that any candidate from the cabinet who is standing for the speaker should resign before his registration day.
The vote came after the former speaker of Somalia's parliament Mohamed Sheikh Osman Jawaari has resigned warly this month after few weeks of political standoff among the MPs.
A man found guilty in a fatal Saskatoon stabbing will spend at least 10 years in prison before he's eligible for parole. Alvin Patrick Junior Naistus was sentenced last week after a jury convicted him last week of second-degree murder in the April 2015 death of William Johnston.
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Traders in Mukono main market known as Kame valley market have refused to comply with the Municipality Mayor’s decision to have their leaders elected from different departments which would later form an electoral college to have the top leaders elected.
A crackdown on prisoners who receive the disability support pension is expected to affect 2200 people a year.
Prisoners drawing disability pensions will only be able to have their payments suspended for 13 weeks - down from two years - before the benefits are cut off.
The new budget measure is expected to save $5.2 million over five years.
The government estimates 10 per cent of people - or 220 per year - will no longer be eligible for the payments after being re-tested following their release from prison.
Department officials confirmed people who spend more than 13 weeks on remand, but are ultimately found not guilty of crimes for which they were arrested, could still lose their disability payments.
The government argued the changes simply aligned the disability support pension to other welfare payments.
"It doesn't make it right," Greens senator Rachel Siewert said during a budget estimates hearing on Thursday.
Connecticut man avoids prison for role in credit card scam
WATERBURY, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut man who pleaded guilty to his role in a credit card scam that racked up almost $166,000 in debt has avoided prison time.
Federal prosecutors say 29-year-old Janzayb Khan, of Waterbury, was sentenced Tuesday to five years of probation and ordered to pay restitution. He pleaded guilty in December to conspiracy to commit bank fraud and making a false oath in a bankruptcy proceeding.
Authorities say Kahn provided his personal information to a co-conspirator who used it to obtain 31 credit cards in Khan's name from more than a dozen financial institutions. The credit applications often inflated Khan's income in order to get larger lines of credit.
The cards were then quickly maxed out, and Khan tried to declare bankruptcy, which was denied.
He apologized in court.
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For a long time Mike Doughty shied away from revisiting the eccentric, electronic pop of his ’90s alt-rock band Soul Coughing, preferring instead to reinvent himself as a traditional singer-songwriter. Over the years, though, he’s gradually returned to his old, experimental ways. His latest record, 2016’s The Heart Watches While the Brain Burns , is his third collaboration with the Queens producer Good Goose, and finds him reveling in contemporary electronic and hip-hop sounds. This show will find Doughty branching out from recent tours, performing with a full band that includes a second guitarist, a drummer, an organist, a backup vocalist and a cello/bass player—a lineup that Doughty says lends itself to a lot of improvisation.
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In this Feb. 14, 2018 photo, people hold signs protesting President Donald Trump's plan to allow offshore oil and gas drilling along most of the nation's coastline at a hearing Hamilton, N.J. Some coastal states including New Jersey that oppose President Donald Trump's plan to allow offshore drilling in deeper federal waters along most of the nation's coastline are using state-level laws to try to make it difficult or impossible to conduct drilling in their areas by banning pipelines or other drilling infrastructure in state waters. Wayne Parry AP Photo
MUMBAI: Superstar Aamir Khan says he is proud that Panchgani, where he got married to Kiran Rao, has been named as one of the country's cleanest towns.
An elated Aamir on Friday night took to Twitter and said that the town has bagged three district honours.
Aamir and Kiran tied the knot in 2005 in Panchgani. The couple have a son named Azad Rao Khan.
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Ventura County firefighters were forming a team Monday night to help with a wildfire in Riverside County, authorities said.
The fire, dubbed the Mias Fire, began burning at 3:45 p.m. after a tree branch fell onto nearby power lines in the city of Banning in Riverside County.
As of Monday night, the fire had spread to 600 acres and was 5 percent contained, according to CalFire.
Fire officials could not say when the team would deploy.
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Necas is on the Hurricanes' roster to start the season, according to the Raleigh News & Observer.
The youth movement in Raleigh continues this season, with Necas (18 years old) and fellow rookies Janne Kuokkanen (19) and Haydn Fleury (21) all landing Opening Night roster spots. Necas, who played in the Czech league last season, could still be sent back to his home country if the Canes decide not to keep him after nine games, or he could wind up in the AHL. In the meantime, it's unclear whether Necas will be used in a scoring-line or checking-line capacity, so he still does not boast a ton of fantasy value at this point.
Sunshine continues through the week but a series of cold fronts will swing through bringing up and down temperatures for the next 7 days. Temperatures rebound Monday and Tuesday with highs in the upper 50s to near 60. A strong cold front swings through dry on Tuesday and will drop temps again back into the 20s and 30s Tuesday and Wednesday night. Highs will be back in the low 40s Wednesday. Temperatures again rebound briefly Thursday and Friday with yet another cold front expected Friday night. Cooler air arrives for the weekend but this front will not be as strong and highs Saturday will top out in the mid 50s behind the front. Sunday we are back to near 60 degrees with another cold front knocking on our doorstep.
Today, sunny and cool with highs in the mid 50s.
Tonight, clear and cold. Inland 36-38, beaches 40-42
Tuesday, increasing clouds and breezy. Highs upper 50s near 60.
Man believed to have been bitten by snake stranded in Blue Mountains
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Ambulance and emergency services are working to rescue a man believed to have been bitted by a snake in the Blue Mountains National Park.
It is believed the man was part of a group abseiling in the Whungee-Wheengee Canyon near Mt Wilson, about 100 kilometres north-east of Sydney.
Ambulances received the call just after 2:30pm.
Two paramedics are assessing the man, believed to be in his mid-20s, after being transported to the site by helicopter.
Police and ambulance officers are preparing to walk in to the site if the man cannot be taken from the site by helicopter.
More to come.
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I’m Haris Dedovic, the editor of an online-only satire magazine in Bosnia and Herzegovina. I’m frustrated by being here at ISOJ: After seeing all these numbers presented about the industry before us, we feel really depressed! We actually have an audience of a significant percent of our country’s population, and it’s about half of the audience on a BuzzFeed video.
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10:25 Reported News Briefs Kislev 24, 5778 , 12/12/17 Kislev 24, 5778 , 12/12/17 Edelstein:Rabbi Shteinman raised generations of leaders Knesset speaker Yuli Edelstein expressed deep sorrow over the death of Rabbi Aharon Leib Shteinman. Edelstein said that "I participate in the people of Israel's sorrow at the death of the great Rabbi Aharon Leib Shteinman of blessed memory. Rabbi Shteinman, one of the greatest and most important rabbis in the past century merited in his great humility to raise generations of disciples and with his wisdom and humility influenced generations of leaders, educators and disciples."
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SOUTHINGTON, Conn. (WTNH) — Several concerned residents reached out to Southington officials Monday after hearing a loud boom sound late Monday morning.
News 8 received many messages via Report-It Monday morning just after 11:00 a.m. asking about a loud explosion-like sound in the area. Viewers said they heard the loud sound, and some viewers said they felt their homes shake.
Southington authorities began investigating what could have caused the sound, but have not yet identified where it came from. News 8 spoke with Southington police Monday afternoon, who said there was no damage that they are aware of.
Police are continuing to look into what may have caused the sound. If you have any information that could help, you’re asked to give Southington police a call at 860-378-1600.
Ian Doyle and the rest of the team will be with you today from 9am to ensure constant coverage of all things EFC, including news, great photos, nostalgia, live interviews and much, much more.
The ECHO will also provide you with the very latest transfer news as it happens throughout the week, with every rumour and story digested and analysed each day with updates from full-time EFC reporter Phil Kirkbride, as well as Head of Sport David Prentice and more.
There will be all the latest team news before games, plus every one of Sam Allardyce's press conferences covered live and with video.
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MOSCOW A U.S. deployment of ballistic missile defence systems in Romania and plans to place more defence systems in Poland violate an existing arms treaty, Russia's foreign ministry said in a statement on Saturday.
The United States switched on an $800 million missile shield in Romania nearly a year ago and was planning to create another site in Poland, seeing it as vital to defend itself and Europe from so-called rogue states. In 2016, the Kremlin said it was aimed at blunting its own nuclear arsenal.
The foreign ministry said on Saturday the plans violated the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Force Treaty (INFT), signed by Washington and the Soviet Union in late 1980s in an attempt to eliminate nuclear and conventional short-and intermediate range missiles.
"The undeniable fact is that this is a gross violation of the INFT obligations," the ministry said on its website.
(Reporting by Andrey Ostroukh; Editing by Ros Russell)
Rodriguez was placed on the paternity list and will miss his scheduled start Tuesday against the Blue Jays, Jen McCaffrey of MassLive.com reports.
Rodriguez is awaiting the birth of a baby boy and will be away from the team for the next few days. It's only expected that Rodriguez will miss the one start, with Brian Johnson likely to take his place temporarily in the rotation.
Candidates in the most competitive races insist they'll welcome the president to their states with open arms, despite his unpopularity nationally.
Hainerberg Elementary School is looking for volunteers for STEAM Night. Share your presentation on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts or Mathematics at Hainerberg Elementary from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. May 11. Forms due at the school by April 21.
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March 19(Reuters) - Meere Company Inc :
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Kent Colby's last day as the Ketchikan Radio Center's general manager will be Saturday, the Ketchikan Daily News reported .
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PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Prince George County Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred Saturday evening.
The crash happened in the 7200 block of West Quaker Road.
Authorities said at approximately 7:10 p.m., crews responded to the reported crash involving an overturned vehicle with the driver ejected.
The driver, identified as Melissa L. Michael, age 23, of Chester, Va. was pronounced dead at the scene.
The preliminary investigation revealed that Michael was traveling eastbound on West Quaker Rd in a 2006 Hyundai.
The car traveled off of the left side of the roadway, struck an embankment and overturned. The driver was ejected from the car during the crash.
Investigators preliminary findings reveal she was not wearing a seatbelt.
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TOKYO (AP) - A strong earthquake has shaken northeastern Japan off the coast of Fukushima, the region hit by a massive quake and tsunami in 2011 that triggered a nuclear plant meltdown, but there are no reports of damage or injuries.
The Japan Meteorological Agency said there is no danger of a tsunami. It said the quake struck at about midnight Friday and measured a preliminary magnitude of 5.9. It said it was centered about 50 kilometers (30 miles) below the ocean's surface.
The shaking was felt 240 kilometers (150 miles) away in Tokyo, Japan's capital. Public broadcaster NHK said local trains stopped temporarily for safety checks but then resumed service.
The utility that operates the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant said it is conducting safety checks.
The crew decides to go a cross country road trip to get Captain Holt back to LA.
President Donald Trump says K.T. McFarland has withdrawn from consideration to be ambassador to Singapore.
Trump issued a statement Friday. He said McFarland served his administration “with distinction” and said Democrats “chose to play politics rather than move forward with a qualified nominee for a critically important post.”
McFarland is a former deputy national security adviser in the Trump administration and former Fox News analyst. She was nominated in May.
After the Republican-majority Senate did not act on the nomination by the end of last year, McFarland was re-nominated in January.
McFarland's nomination was in doubt amid questions about her communications with ex-national security adviser Michael Flynn.
Another major thoroughfare faces closures in Tippecanoe County Construction on yet another West Lafayette thoroughfare will close one lane in each direction beginning Monday. Check out this story on jconline.com: http://on.jconline.com/2spaEH4 Crews with Rieth-Riley Construction Co.
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Temperatures on Monday were forecast to reach a daytime high of 10 degrees Celsius in northern Greece and 12C in other parts, as a cold snap that rolled in across Greece last week briefly subsides.
Monday will bring cloudy skies, with local showers and brief storms in Crete and possibly the islands of the southeastern Aegean, while winds will be westerly at speeds of 3-5 Beaufort, reaching 6 Beaufort in the southern Aegean.
The wet front will spread to other parts of the country on Tuesday, bringing showers and brief storms to the western Peloponnese, the islands of the Cyclades and Dodecanese, and Crete, while on Wednesday and Thursday rain is expected in western and southern Greece and the eastern Aegean.
Westerly-southwesterly winds will range from 4-6 Beaufort on Wednesday and push temperatures up a bit further through Thursday, though the weather is expected to take a fresh turn for the worse on Friday and through the weekend, with storms and localized snowfall at higher altitudes.
Three Killed in Head-On Crash
One-year-old killed, along with both drivers, in southwestern Minnesota
REDWOOD FALLS, Minn. — Three people, including a toddler, are killed a head-on crash in southwestern Minnesota.
The state patrol says 34-year-old Shaunna Kraft of Lakefield was trying to pass another vehicle on a bridge on Highway 71 when she collided head-on with a minivan driven by 41-year-old Teresa Linde of Redwood Falls.
The crash happened Saturday night near Morton.
Both drivers died at the scene.
A one-year-old in Kraft’s car was also killed.
Neither driver was wearing a seat belt.
Two other passengers in Kraft’s car suffered life-threatening injuries.
The Citadel announces Gold Star cadets for fall 2016
CHARLESTON– The Citadel honored the following students with Gold Stars for outstanding academic achievement during the fall semester of the 2016-2017 academic year. Gold Stars are awarded to students that achieve a 3.7 grade point average or higher. Students that achieve Gold Star recognition are also placed on The Citadel’s Dean’s List.
The local cadets recognized for this achievement are:
• Trenton Billings of Florence
• Gregory Pappas of Darlington
• Marshall Anderson of Hartsville
• Christopher Russell of Florence
The Citadel offers a classic military college education for young men and women profoundly focused on leadership excellence and academic distinction. About 30 percent of classes commission as officers.
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A large wildfire north of Athens is threatening homes as it sweeps through pine forest for a second day, uncontained due to high winds.
Fire Service officials two planes and five helicopters are fighting the blaze at Varnava, 45 kilometers (28 miles) north of the Greek capital, while a main road in the area is closed to traffic to give fire trucks better access.
The fire burned out of control for a second day Monday after damaging at least 20 homes the previous day and forcing the evacuation of holiday campsites used in the area for children’s vacations.
No one was hurt, and Fire Service spokeswoman Brigade Manager Stavroula Maliri described all the evacuations as precautionary.
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‘Gold is largely being influenced by how the dollar is moving, and the dollar move overnight is a clear representation of why gold prices have risen’
Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation has awarded three local students Touchstone Energy Sports Camp scholarships to attend summer basketball camps at two Atlantic Coast Conference schools.
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Information technology company Ciber Inc said on Monday that it and some of its U.S. units filed for bankruptcy protection under Chapter 11 in the U.S. bankruptcy court in the District of Delaware.
Earlier on Monday, Capgemini agreed to act as the stalking horse acquirer and buy the North American operations of Ciber for $50 million, which excludes the company's international operations and some liabilities.
The company listed assets in the range of $50 million to $100 million and liabilities in a similar range, according to the filing.
Ciber has received a commitment for up to $45 million in debtor-in-possession financing, which will be used to maintain its U.S. operations during the Chapter 11 process, the company said in a statement.
In October last year, Ciber said it was exploring strategic alternatives for the company.
(Reporting by Vishal Sridhar in Bengaluru; Editing by Sunil Nair)
Bani J and Gauahar Khan | Source: Instagram |
Yesterday, everyone celebrated Valentine’s day with their loved ones. Ex-Bigg Boss contestant Monalisa and her husband Vikrant Singh Rajput showed up at our MissMalini HQ for a fun live chat with me. And guess what Bani J was up to? She celebrated the day lunching with her BFF Gauahar Khan. She also gave her a gift that was sent by a fan from London. So sweet! And after spending some quality time with her, she headed to the gym. Meanwhile, there was no trace of Yuvraj Thakur on her social media. Perhaps this just affirms that the two of them are no longer together.
On CNN on Monday, Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach sparred with anchor Kate Bolduan over Trump's claim of voter fraud in New Hampshire. From pointless, dangerous campus carry legislation to a fiscal crisis that has been moldering for years, Kansans are tired of people referring to our state as an example of what not to do.
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Ringing today's closing bells are Aaron’s Inc. chairman Ray Robinson at the NYSE; and Microchip Technology Chief Executive Officer Steve Sanghi at the NASDAQ.
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The legal battle between Taylor Swift and former Denver Country radio DJ, David Mueller is coming to close as the judge heard closing arguments from both parties today.
Related: Judge Drops DJ’s Complaint Against Taylor Swift, Closing Arguments Expected Today
“That’s not the type of guy who grabs or gropes a superstar, apparently out of the blue,” Mueller’s attorney Gabriel McFarland said.
“Ms. Swift’s story never changed. Ever. For four years,” Swift’s attorney Douglas Baldridge said. “Will aggressors like David Mueller be allowed to victimize their victims?” he asked the jurors.
Baldridge then asked the jury to “return a verdict for a single dollar, a single symbolic dollar, the value of which is immeasurable to all women in this situation.”
The case is now with the jury.
By Kristina Pritchett
The Aventura Sailing Association invites guests to a night of laughter as they host Chas Elstner for their comedy night and open house on Saturday, Feb. 18.
Members and guests are invited to join the sailing association for an evening of entertainment with Elstner and host Joey Bielaska.
Bielaska said they try to host a comedian every three to four months and was excited for the upcoming show.
has been seen on MTV’s 1/2 Hour Comedy Hour, VH-1’s Standup Spotlight and Entertainment Tonight.
Bielaska previously owned his own comedy clubs and opened for Tim Allen and Soupy Sales.
Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at www.aventurasailing.com/event. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show begins at 8 p.m.
Aventura Sailing is located at 24707 Dana Drive, Dana Point.
“You did remember to get that extension on your taxes, right Susan?”
Sensing its owner was getting stressed out by an assignment, this bearded dragon felt the need to go into assist mode and offer its services.
After making the effort to crawl on the laptop to get a better view of what they're working with, imagine the lizard's surprise at finding out his help wasn't needed! Looks like this reptile will be taking its services elsewhere!
Sam Hornish Jr. led a Team Penske sweep of the top spots in the final Xfinity Series practice at Charlotte Motor Speedway for Saturday’s Drive for the Cure 300.
Driving the No. 12 Ford, Hornish posted a top speed of 182.420 mph. He was followed by Ryan Blaney at 181.647 mph in the No. 22 Ford.
The top five was completed by Joe Gibbs Racing with Matt Tifft (181.439), Daniel Suarez (181.403) and Erik Jones (180.874).
Justin Allgaier, who was fastest in the first practice session, was 12th quickest (179.898).
William Byron, who was sixth fastest, recorded the most laps at 35.
Alex Bowman, making his first Xfinity start of the year with Chip Ganassi Racing, was seventh fastest.
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Inviting, nicely decorated and being sold turnkey furnished with only a few personal art pieces that do not convey. Move-in condition or ready for your finishing touches. This unit has a private stairway down to the manicured grounds, pool and beach. Beautifully maintained for 29 years by the present owners. Come and tour this warm and welcoming condo!
THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — Russian authorities have sent a new extradition request to Greece for a Russian cybercrime suspect also sought on criminal charges by the U.S. and France.
Alexander Vinnik, 38, a former bitcoin platform operator, was informed of the new Russian request by Thessaloniki court officials Wednesday, and is not contesting it.
Russia initially sought Vinnik on lesser fraud charges. The new request raises the amount allegedly involved to 750 million rubles ($12 million).
Greece's supreme court has already approved Vinnik's extradition to the United States for allegedly laundering billions of dollars using the virtual currency. Vinnik had fought that decision.
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Another court ruled for his extradition to Russia based on the first request. France wants him on charges including cybercrime and money laundering.
Greece's justice minister will rule on the requests.
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* Ventas Inc - on April 25 units entered into a second amended and restated credit and guaranty agreement - SEC filing
* Ventas - new credit agreement provides for $3.0 billion unsecured revolving credit facility, evidences $200 million unsecured term loan facility maturing in 2018
* Ventas Inc- new credit agreement replaces company's existing unsecured credit facility
* Ventas Inc - new credit agreement also evidences$800 million unsecured term loan facility maturing in 2019
* Ventas Inc - aggregate borrowing capacity under new credit agreement may be increased, at borrowers' option, to up to $3.75 billion
* Ventas Inc - revolving credit facility matures on April 25, 2021
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CEO Kenneth Frazier announced Monday that he's resigning from the president's American Manufacturing Council amid the ongoing criticism over the president's remarks on the weekend protests in Charlottesville, Virginia. Frazier said in statement that as a "matter of personal conscience, I feel a.... ABCnews 3:55:00 PM CEST
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — FOX 4’s Jason Lamb loves his Friday night high school football, and this year he’s joined in his excitement and analysis by PrepsKC’s Dion Clisso.
Watch their highlights, predictions and discussions in the FOX 4/HyVee Prep Report, every Friday night on FOX 4. Dion Clisso, managing editor of PrepsKC.com, joins Jason Lamb from ‘Dion’s Basement’!
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LAHORE - The federal government yesterday assured the Lahore High Court that inquiry into news leak scandal would be concluded within ten days.
Chief Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah was hearing the petition moved by Ilyas Khan, a lawyer. During the proceedings, a law officer appeared in the court and said that an inquiry committee headed by Justice (r) Amer Raza Khan would conclude its proceedings on the said scandal within ten days period. At this, the CJ adjourned the hearing until March 15.
Advocate Babar Awan, the counsel of the petitioner-lawyer, argued that all members of the inquiry committee were belonged to Punjab province and had close relations with Sharif family.
He submitted that the government with mala fide intention formed the committee under the supervision of retired justice instead of a sitting one. He said the inquiry committee had no legal value. He prayed the court to order the government to form judicial commission on the matter with representation of all the provinces.
WAYNE, Pa. (AP) — Authorities say a woman broke into the Philadelphia-area home of another woman she believed was romantically involved with her husband and killed the victim before killing herself.
Radnor Township police officials said the murder of 33-year-old Meredith Chapman was carefully planned by Jennair Gerardot of Wilmington, Delaware.
Superintendent William Colarulo said Gerardot “broke into the house, she was lying in wait, and she shot her as soon as she walked in, and then she shot herself.”
Officials believe Gerardot may have disguised herself and taken a train from Delaware.
Chapman, a 2007 graduate of the University of Delaware, worked for the school in media relations and marketing and was recently hired as an assistant vice president at Villanova University. She ran unsuccessfully for a state Senate seat in Delaware in 2016.
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Allen (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Rockets.
Anthony departed Sunday's game against the Sixers with an unspecified left knee injury, and the ailment will keep him out Monday on the second night of a back-to-back. With Jameer Nelson also out, the Pelicans will be a bit shorthanded in the backcourt off the bench, though Allen hadn't been a major factor in the rotation of late.
A 26-year-old Lauderdale Lakes man with a gunshot wound was found in his vehicle early Saturday, police said.
Jhere’mi Brooks died the next day at Broward Health Medical Center, said Keyla Concepcion, a spokeswoman for the Broward Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies responded to a 1:30 a.m. report of shots fired in the 4100 block of Northwest 50th Terrace, east of Florida’s Turnpike and north of Oakland Park Boulevard, Concepcion said.
Investigators urge anyone with information about the shooting to contact Detective Zack Scott at 954-321-4162. Anonymous tips can be made to Broward Crimestoppers at 954-493-8477.
A reward of $3,000 is available for tips that lead to an arrest.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — RJ Cole scored 24 points with five rebounds and eight assists and Howard beat Florida A&M 83-80 in overtime on Saturday.
The Bison (7-17, 4-4 MEAC) led all of overtime and a Dalique Mingo layup and two free throws by Charles Williams helped them take an 80-74 edge. FAMU’s Desmond Williams cut it to 82-80 from the line with 29 seconds to go but Justin Ravenel missed a 3-pointer in the final seconds.
Charles Williams added 22 points and five rebounds for the Bison who are on a four-game win streak. Mingo had 12 points and six rebounds.
After a back-and-forth first half, 3-pointers by Cole and Charles Williams gave Howard a 56-49 lead with 11:21 to go in regulation. FAMU fought back, outscoring the Bison 12-2 in the final 5:25, and a Desmond Williams layup tied the game 74-all. Cole, Charles Williams and Mingo missed four shots in the final 18 seconds, forcing the overtime.
Desmond Williams led the Rattlers (4-21, 3-6) with 33 points and 13 rebounds.
Around 12:30 this afternoon, a passenger car and a van were involved in a head on collision on North Jackson Highway just outside of the Glasgow city limits. While the exact details of the accident are not known at this time, we do know that the drivers of both vehicles were transported to TJ Samson for treatment. A passenger in the van was flown from the scene to UofL for treatment.
Crookston Police Asking for Information on Easter Vandalism
The victim told police that several magnetic stickers expressing atheist views were taken from the bumper
CROOKSTON, Minn. — An atheist was targeted by vandals in Crookston over the weekend.
His pickup was hit with eggs and flour.
It also had graffiti written in marker saying “if you don’t like God, go” and “Jesus is life”.
The victim told police that several magnetic stickers expressing atheist views were taken from the bumper.
He believed the vandalism happened between 11 o’clock Friday night and 7:15 Saturday morning at 114 Lincoln Avenue.
Anyone with information on the crime is asked to call the police in Crookston.
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Two men were shot in front of the LynnArts building at 25 Exchange St. around 3 p.m. on Sunday.
BY GAYLA CAWLEY
LYNN — The man killed in Sunday afternoon’s double shooting in Central Square has been identified as Leonardo Clement, 46, of Lynn.
Police are investigating after Clement and another man were shot in front of the LynnArts building at 25 Exchange St. on Easter Day around 3 p.m.
Clement was taken to Union Hospital where he was pronounced dead. Another victim, a 41-year-old man was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital and is expected to survive, according to the Essex County District Attorney’s office.
Police are seeking a male shooter who left the scene. Authorities have not identified a suspect and no arrests have been made.
Bouchard Transportation Co. began as a “True American Story,” when its founder, Capt. Fred Bouchard, formed the company with an award in the form of a $9,000 check he received from U.S. District Court . The award, which was given to Capt. Fred for personal bravery and rescue efforts during the infamous Black Tom Explosion, was also in part for his ability to salvage the 4,000-ton Brazilian steamer Tijoca Rio and the schooner George E. Elezy, of Bath, Maine . It was with this money that he founded Bouchard Transportation Co., which would then be officially established and incorporated one year later in 1918. #BTC100
Jose Mourinho has rung the changes following Manchester United’s 2-0 defeat to Tottenham in midweek, with Paul Pogba the most high-profile casualty.
The French midfielder has been dropped to the bench for today’s match against Huddersfield, with Scott McTominay taking the 24-year-old’s place in the starting XI.
Anthony Martial has also been demoted with Jesse Lingard coming back into attack while Alexis Sanchez will make his home debut at Old Trafford.
Manchester United fans are absolutely fuming at Mourinho for the changes, and have taken to Twitter to vent their frustrations.
Take a look through the gallery above to see some of the best reactions as Manchester United fans rage after Paul Pogba is dropped.
ATLANTA (AP) – The state of Georgia has agreed to no longer put voters on the “inactive” list when they fail to confirm their new addresses after moving within the same county.
The American Civil Liberties Union of Georgia said in a news release Friday that it had reached a settlement with Secretary of State Brian Kemp.
The ACLU says the state should have been automatically updating the addresses of voters who move within the same county, instead of declaring the voters “inactive” if they forgot to mail back a letter to confirm their new address.
Inactive voters are eligible to vote but are removed from the rolls if they don’t vote any time during the next two federal election cycles.
Kemp says the settlement ensures that the state’s voter rolls are “up-to-date and preventing voter fraud.”
Winning numbers drawn in 'Numbers Evening' game
BRAINTREE, Mass. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Massachusetts Lottery's "Numbers Evening" game were:
9-2-0-6
(nine, two, zero, six)
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico's governmental human rights agency says municipal police were complicit in at least 38 abductions and killings in the town of Allende in northern Coahuila state, near the U.S. border.
The National Human Rights Commission issued a recommendation Monday calling on authorities to make amends to the victims' families and ensure they could return to Allende.
The commission said the Zetas drug cartel carried out the killings "with the authorization, support or acquiescence" of local police.
From March 18-20 of 2011, the Zetas sent gunmen and local police to round up everyone who shared a certain last name in the town. They were punishing someone they believed had betrayed them.
The precise number of people who disappeared is unknown, but estimates vary from a few dozen to several hundred.
President Donald Trump speaks on the phone with Russia's President Vladimir Putin from the Oval Office of the White House on January 28, 2017, in Washington. President George W. Bush looked into Putin's eyes and thought he saw his soul.
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Esters, the compounds produced by yeast during fermentation, are key to the flavor of beer. In this video, our brewers discuss the particular esters created by Guinness yeast. Our brewers use the same strain of yeast in nearly all the Guinness beers brewed at St. James' Gate, where Guinness has been brewed for over 250 years. One of the remarkable qualities of Guinness yeast is that it can be used to produce both ales and lagers due to its robust nature.
Participants in the discussion include production brewers from Brew House 4 (only our fourth brew house since 1759) and experimental brewers from The Brewers Project at St. James's Gate — these are the brewers charged with inventing the next generation of Guinness beers.
Police have warned they will be searching for alcohol on under-18s at the bonfire night tomorrow (Saturday).
Groups of youths could also be dispersed from the town centre ‘when appropriate’ that evening.
Eastbourne police said in a statement, “If you’re looking forward to the Eastbourne Bonfire celebration as much as us, we know you want it to be a safe an fun event.
“To help keep the Eastbourne bonfire celebration safe for everyone we will be searching for alcohol on those under 18 years old.
“Youths not in possession of alcohol are of course welcome to attend, however where appropriate, groups of youths may be dispersed from the town centre on Saturday evening.
“We hope this sensible precaution will reduce the problems seen in the past couple of years.
“Our overall aim is for it to be a safe and enjoyable event for everyone.”
By Kyle Buchanan, executive director of Alabama Community Care, an Regional Care Organization backed by the largest Medicaid providers in north and west Alabama: Huntsville Hospital Health System and DCH Health System Medicaid is vitally important to each Alabama community. Over a million Alabamians depend on Medicaid for healthcare services and most are pregnant women and children.
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ROME (AP) — Italy's interior minister has demonstrated his anti-Mafia priorities by diving into a swimming pool at a Tuscan villa that was confiscated from a mobster.
Matteo Salvini then swam a lap in the pool as journalists watched on Tuesday.
The villa was seized from a Mafia boss in 2007 after 24 years of legal procedures and turned into a resort.
Anti-Mafia prosecutors have long advocated fighting organized crime by depriving mobsters of ill-gotten property, including houses, hotels, farms and restaurants.
Salvini's League party boasts a get-tough-on-crime stance, but organized crime issues were largely absent from his election campaign this year.
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Referring to stripping mobsters of illicitly acquired wealth, Salvini said: "We must leave these gentlemen in their underwear."
He advocated streamlining confiscation procedures so properties can be quickly converted for other uses.
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Nigerian airlines to commence Abuja flight Wednesday
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The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a crash that sent one car careening into a bridge, injuring three people.
Shortly before 10 a.m. Monday troopers were called out to Interstate 76 near the 224 overpass in Canfield.
Troopers for the Hiram Post of the State Highway Patrol say that there were at least four people inside the vehicle.
OSP says three of the people inside the vehicle were taken to the hospital for non-life threatening injuries.
It's not yet known what may have caused the crash.
However, troopers say it appears as if the car was traveling in the westbound lane, going toward Canfield, when it crossed into the median and hit the support for the bridge overhead.
One lane of I-76 westbound remains partially closed while crews work to remove the vehicle. It has since been reopened.
This is a developing story. Check back to wfmj.com for updates.
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Researchers say the world’s last male northern white rhino, Sudan, has died after “age-related complications.”
A statement from the Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Kenya says the 45-year-old rhino was euthanized on Monday after his condition “worsened significantly” and he was no longer able to stand.
The rhino had been part of an ambitious effort to save the subspecies from extinction with the help of the two surviving females.
“He was a great ambassador for his species and will be remembered for the work he did to raise awareness globally of the plight facing not only rhinos, but also the many thousands of other species facing extinction as a result of unsustainable human activity,” said the conservancy’s CEO, Richard Vigne.
Sudan was something of a celebrity, attracting thousands of visitors.
Employers pressure political leaders on Detroit-area transit
MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Regional Chamber and 220 businesses and nonprofits are forming a coalition to pressure Detroit-area political leaders to put a transit proposal on the November ballot.
The Employers for Transit coalition was announced Wednesday at the Mackinac Policy Conference. The entities involved represent 267,000 workers.
The Regional Transit Authority of Southeast Michigan was created in 2012 and covers four counties. Voters in 2016 declined a tax that would have created regional rail service and supplemented existing bus lines.
The authority is expected to ask its board to put a new proposal before voters.
The coalition says metropolitan Detroit lags the nation in public transit and it hurt Detroit's unsuccessful bid for Amazon's second headquarters. The employers say "voters deserve an opportunity to determine the future of the region."
Court upholds convictions of man who fired at officers
MUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — The Indiana Court of Appeals has upheld convictions of a man who fired shots at two law enforcement officers in central Indiana.
The (Muncie) Star Press reports the court last week rejected an argument by Gregory Bruce Grider Jr. of Muncie that there was insufficient evidence to support his two attempted murder convictions.
Grider was sentenced last year to the maximum 80-year term in prison after a Delaware County jury convicted him. Witnesses said Grider fired shots at two Delaware County sheriff's deputies on May 27, 2016, in a Liberty Township mobile home.
The 30-year-old Grider also argued that his sentence was too harsh. Grider has said that he was trying to die by having one of the officers shoot him.
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Clinton, S.C. – Lynn Walden Cooper Jr. died Easter Sunday, April 16, 2017. Lynn was born in Clinton and was a son of the late Elizabeth Wise and Lynn Walden Cooper Sr. Mr. Cooper was the longtime owner of Cooper Motor Company and held numerous positions in civic, church and business organizations. The family will receive friends Tuesday, April 18, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the sanctuary of the First Baptist Church of Clinton. Condolences may be expressed online at www.grayfuneralhome.com.
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U.S. President Donald Trump walks from Marine One as he returns from a day trip to Atlanta on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, U.S., April 28, 2017. REUTERS/Carlos Barria
WASHINGTON U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that the United States should be able to boost gross domestic product growth far beyond its current levels over time.
"I really believe it," Trump said in an interview with Fox News. "We're saying 3 (percent) but I say 4 over the next few years. And I say there's no reason we shouldn't be able to get at some point into the future to 5 and above."
Last year the U.S. economy grew 1.6 percent, it's worst performance since 2011.
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In a 2015 survey by Consumer Reports, nearly 8 in 10 people said they prefer to buy American-made products and more than 6 in 10 said they're willing to pay 10 percent more! Today, we celebrate America: Freedom, family, and everything that is good about our lives here and the music made in America! I was thinking... let's all focue on what is good about our Country and lets keeps jobs here by buying American Made Products. Here are just 10 that are great.
1. Crayola Crayons
2. New Balance Shoes
3. Weber Grills ( since 1952)
4. Gillette Razors
5. Kitchenaid Mixers
6. Burts Bees Products
7. Gibson Guitars
8. Chesapeake Bay Candles
9. Fiesta Ware
10. Louisville Sluggers!!!!
Dorsett (hamstring) could return to practice this week, Zak Keefer of the Indy Star reports.
Dorsett's hamstring has hampered his involvement lately, which has seen him fall behind Chester Rogers in the competition for the Colts' No. 3 wideout job. Should he indeed return this week, though, Dorsett's chances of advancing up the depth chart would obviously increase, although it's unclear whether he'd be ready for Saturday's preseason game versus the Cowboys.
You are invited to “Show your Talent” at the Anderson County Senior Center Talent Show at 6 pm on November 3rd.
Young or old, or somewhere in between, if you have a talent you’d like to share for a great cause, contact Cherie Phillips at the Anderson County Senior Center at 865-457-3259 or stop by the Senior Center at 195 Edgewood Avenue and fill out the registration form.
Prizes will be awarded to the first, second and third place finishers.
The judging will be handled by five judges to be announced at a later date and each contestant will have up to 3 minutes to showcase their talents.
The emcee will be Anderson County’s own Homegrown Elvis, County Commissioner Shain Vowell, who will also perform before the Talent Show starts!
Admission for spectators will be $5 and concessions will be available, all at the future home of the Senior Center, 205 South Main Street in Clinton.
INDIANAPOLIS -- A man was found shot to death early Monday morning at a house on Indianapolis' east side.
The man was found on a porch of a house near the intersection of Pleasant Run Parkway North near Linwood Avenue.
Police were called just before 2 a.m.
It is unknown whether the victim knew the people who live at the house. He has not been identified.
Homicide detectives were seen on the porch looking for evidence near the door.
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If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact Crime Stoppers at 317-262-8477. You can also text “INDYCS” plus your tip to 274637. Your tip can be reported anonymously.
In actuality, it's unlikely that their bliss is related to the newness of their marriage. Because while it's true they're only just celebrating their third wedding anniversary today, their love story is some two decades in.
Their first few chapters were admittedly rocky. While playing somewhat hapless lovers Jackie Burkhart and Michael Kelso on That '70s Show in the late 90s, 14-year-old Kunis could not have been less interested in her 19-year-old costar. And she certainly never dreamed her real life first kiss with "the Calvin Klein model" was actually her first with her future husband. But several years down the road, after keeping in sporadic touch thanks to AOL Instant Messenger, there was a surprise plot twist.
More than six years and one failed friends with benefits pact later Kunis, 34, is thankful for the curveball. "I have the world's greatest husband," The Spy Who Dumped Me actress gushed of the 40-year-old actor and venture capitalist to E! News. "I swear, I got very lucky, man."
Realty major has tied up with Uber to offer subsidised rides to and fro for customers visiting its malls in the national capital region.
Till February 15 next year, Uber will charge only Rs 69 for 9 km ride to its shopping malls Promenade, Vasant Kunj and 'The Place', Saket as well as CyberHub, Gurgaon.
For Mall of India, Noida, Uber will charge Rs 109 for 15km. This offer will be available from 11 am to 5 pm everyday.Customers will have to pay same amount while travelling back, said in a statement."The partnership offers our consumers a very convenient access to all our malls for the forthcoming shopping season. Commuting to our malls at a super-subsidized rate ensures that our consumers get to visit Shopping Malls as many times as they want during this festive," said Pushpa Bector, EVP & Head Shopping Malls.
Grand Canyon National Park rangers are searching the park's backcountry for a missing California hiker.
Park spokeswoman Emily Davis says air and ground crews are looking for 72-year-old Raafat "Ralph" Amin Nasser-Eddin of Los Angeles along several trails.
Davis says Nasser-Eddin was reported overdue Tuesday evening and that he matches the description of a person reported to park rangers Sunday as being disoriented at a camping area in the canyon.
Davis says a member of the park's search and rescue team unsuccessfully looked for that person Sunday and Monday.
She says Nasser-Eddin had a reservation to stay at Phantom Ranch along the Colorado River at the bottom of the canyon but did not check in.
Georgia State Patrol troopers confirm one person has died in a wreck on the Liberty Expressway.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Cerecor Inc
* Cerecor Inc reports second quarter 2017 financial results
* Q2 loss per share $0.14
* Q2 revenue $200,000
* In August 2017, co sold its world-wide rights of CERC-501 to Janssen in exchange for an initial payment of $25 million​
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Homicide Investigation in Ajax The deceased male has been identified as Jermaine AULD, age 33, of Ajax. Investigators are awaiting the results of a post-mortem examination, which is expected to take place tomorrow. Anyone with new information about this incident is asked to contact Det. Mamers or Det. Taylor of the Major Crime - Homicide Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5247 or 5405. Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a $2,000 cash reward.
Super League champions Wigan Warriors did just enough to defeat hosts Wakefield Trinity 16-10 at the Beaumont Legal Stadium this afternoon.
Sean O’Loughlin barged through for a try converted by Morgan Escare with only five minutes gone to give the visitors a flying start.
However, Trinity opened their account only three minutes later with a score from Scott Grix and Liam Finn then kicked a penalty on 24 minutes to level matters.
Anthony Gelling was given a yellow card but nevertheless, Warriors hit the front 10 minutes before the break with a self-converted try from Escare.
Ben Jones-Bishop crossed in the corner to cut the deficit to two points shortly before the interval and the score remained 12-10 until three minutes from time when Liam Marshall crossed the whitewash to settle the game.
It looks like chunks of crystal clear icicles. But investigators say what they’ve seized is actually half a million dollars worth of “highly pure” meth. The Mobile County Street Enforcement Narcotics Team say they got ten pounds of the potent drug off the streets before it hit local neighborhoods. The Sunday sting ended with the arrests of Adam Hanshew, 36, and 32-year-old Amanda Bagwell, both from southeast Mississippi.
In a press release investigators said “during the course of the multi-month investigation, officers were able to gather intelligence on the workings of the drug trafficking organization responsible for importing the large quantities of crystal methamphetamine into Mobile and surrounding areas. Routes, vehicles and locations used to import the drugs were identified.”
The two accused meth dealers are at Mobile County Metro Jail without bond pending a hearing.
AFL: North Melbourne have confirmed that Mason Wood will miss four matches with a hamstring injury.
A woman named Yoncela Stanley was detained at John F. Kennedy International Airport in NYC for attempting to smuggle 27 pounds of cocaine in the back of a wheelchair.
READ: Family To Sue JetBlue After They Were Kicked Off Flight Over A Birthday Cake
According to the New York Daily News, the 33-year-old woman had just landed in the States after a JetBlue flight from St. Lucia. U. S. Customs and Border Protection noticed that there was something fishy with the back seat cushion of the motorized wheelchair.
After bringing in a K-9 Unit to examine the cushion, officials discovered that Stanley had placed 10 bricks of cocaine, weighing about 27 pounds, and carried an estimated street value of nearly $500,000.
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“Stanley was charged with federal narcotics smuggling and was ordered held on $50,000 bail during a brief arraignment Monday in Brooklyn Federal Court,” the Daily News reads.
Top Spellers Advancing to State Competitions
On Saturday, January 28 at the UCSC campus, Classroom Units 1 and 2 the top two spellers in each division (Elementary and Junior) advanced to represent Santa Cruz County at the statewide bees to be held this spring.
Winners for the Junior High division (7-9 grade)
First: Connor Barirani, Georgiana Bruce Kirby Prep, advances to State
Second: Owen McGinty, Rio Del Mar Elementary, advances to State
Third: Ronan Mai, Santa Cruz Gardens
Winners for the Elementary Division (4-6 grade)
First: Owen Mercer, Scotts Valley Middle School, advances to State
Second: Tristan Torres, Aptos Junior High School, advances to State
Third: Jung Soo Jose Kim-Ebio, Alianza Charter School
Dozens of students in grades 4-9, represented public and private schools in Santa Cruz. Each school selected their two top spellers to send to the countywide Spelling Bee sponsored by the Santa Cruz County Office of Education.
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The absence of a passport office in Awaran proved to be a great problem that was only solved recently by the much appreciated PML-N government.
Rapid development in a peaceful place like Awaran should be encouraged and every government should make an active effort to uplift the situation and provide greater services in every city possible.
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What I do every morning when I wake up is, drink three (3) tall glasses of cucumber water mixed with lemon, this is a great cleanser. Little things that will help you start your day feeling great.
On November 04, 2017, Irving Street, Queenstown, Georgetown resident Ryhaan Shah was robbed of her Toyota Allion motorcar by three males as she was about to drive into her yard.
Today, the police say that she positively identified her stolen property which was impounded recently at an ‘A’ Division Station. Her registration matched that of the engine and chassis numbers with the only exception being the colour which was changed.
The police said that the vehicle was found in the possession of a male who claimed ownership and even produced a valid registration but investigators had their own suspicions and impounded the vehicle, pending further investigation.
A short while later, the said driver along with another suspect were fingered in a series of armed robberies during which some of the victims were relieved of their vehicles. The duo has since been charged and remanded, however they will now face additional charges.
SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil is vaccinating more than 20 million people against yellow fever to control a budding outbreak.
The World Health Organization says that the campaign that began Thursday is the largest ever using reduced doses that provide short-term coverage but cover more people with the same amount of vaccine.
Yellow fever is common in Brazil, but the country saw an unusually large outbreak last year, including in areas that don't usually see cases.
The Health Ministry says 130 cases have been confirmed and 53 people have died in the current outbreak.
Some 23.8 million people in Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo and Bahia states will be vaccinated in coming weeks, most with fractional doses. The WHO says a one-fifth dose provides immunity for at least 12 months.
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CINCINNATI — The defence is set to present its case in the Ohio murder retrial of a former University of Cincinnati police officer.
Attorneys for Ray Tensing will start calling witnesses Thursday, with Tensing himself expected to take the stand as early as Friday.
The state rested its case Wednesday after Dr. Karen Looman of the Hamilton County coroner's office testified that Sam DuBose died instantly from a bullet fired into his head at a downward angle. Tensing looked away as graphic autopsy photos were shown in court.
Tensing, who is white, is charged in the 2015 traffic-stop shooting of the unarmed black motorist.
Tensing he has said he feared for his life as DuBose tried to drive away.
Staff and students held classes in 10 of the 22 new classrooms in the new wing at Delaware Hayes High School Monday. Hayes Principal Ric Stranges said that many science classes have been moved from the old science hallway in the basement of the school to the new space. The new space also has math classrooms and study spaces.
Renovations are under way on the south side of the building where the old science classrooms and a study hall had been before. Hayes Principal Ric Stranges said the upstairs space (pictured here) will become a cafeteria so students won’t have to eat in the gym and the downstairs classrooms will become offices and a new fitness area. Stranges said the renovations are expected to be completed by the start of the 2017-2018 school year.
Hannibal Buress’ Set Was Cut After Inappropriate Joke
Hannibal Buress had his comedy set cut short prematurely just minutes into his show at Loyola University Chicago this past weekend.
According to the university, Buress began his comedy routine at the Catholic school displaying the email from school officials that outlined all the restrictions for the performers. In the outline it banned topics included discussing sexual assault, rape, race, and sexual orientation in any of the performances.
Buress’ mic was cut after he made a joke about priests sexually abusing children within the Catholic Church. Buress attempted to continue performing despite having no microphone and the officials running the event increased the mic noise until he left the stage.
Audience members upset with the mic being cut began chanting “we want refunds,” Buress returned to the stage and made jokes about his microphone being cut and later received a standing ovation from the crowd.
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The Highveld Lions and Knights saw their RAM SLAM T20 Challenge season end on a sombre note after rain prevented them the opportunity to reach the semi-finals at Bidvest Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on Sunday.
The match was abandoned with only one over played as the hosts ended fifth and the visitors sixth on the final log table.
Both sides needed a victory and a few results to swing their way in round 10, but as it happened, results did not work out too kindly either.
Umpires Bongani Jele and Brad White eventually waited just under two hours before declaring the match a no result.
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The crew receives peculiar calls during the full moon as Athena looks into a possible home invasion and deals with a rabid criminal.
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Nine members of a television crew have pleaded not guilty to creating a false public alarm and other counts after one of their devices prompted a fake-bomb alert at one of the New York area’s three major airports.
They entered their pleas Friday during their initial court appearance. They are also charged with interference with transportation and conspiracy.
The creators of a CNBC reality show “Staten Island Hustle” have said the crew was shooting an episode about a vacuum device used to compress luggage when it prompted the alert Jan. 18 at Newark Liberty International Airport.
The Transportation Security Administration had believed the device was a fake bomb. It says parts of the gadget were “indicators of an improvised explosive device.”
“Staten Island Hustle” documents a group of investors searching for unconventional products.
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Bombardier is now looking into their light rail vehicles in Waterloo Region, after the TTC announced Wednesday its sending 67 of its new streetcars back for repairs.
Bombardier has said 67 of the first 89 cars delivered need to have a welding defect fixed.
They say the problem isn’t a safety risk, but it could cause the cars to fail early.
The TTC will only send a few streetcars back at a time, and it’s expected to take four years to finish the process.
Region of Waterloo communications coordinator TJ Flynn said in a statement that they are aware of the issue, noting that at this point Bombardier is examining the Region’s light rail vehicles to determine if a similar issue is present in the vehicles.
He says that the region remains focused on ensuring that service will begin in December 2018, and on providing a quality and safe service to our passengers in Waterloo Region.
With files from The Canadian Press
Joyce is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rangers, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
As expected, Joyce will remain on the bench for a second straight game as the A's lineup faces off against another lefty starter in Cole Hamels. Chad Pinder will once again start in his place in left field, hitting second.
Op art December 11, 2017
This artwork by Paul Tong refers to the Republican tax overhaul and how it benefits the rich at everyone else’s expense.
The Cheyenne Culture Fest will hold a free Youth Night for teens, 12 to 18 years old, from Cheyenne, Pine Bluffs, Burns, Laramie, Wheatland and surrounding areas, on April 28, 2017 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Laramie County Community College Pathfinder Building. As part of Enroll Wyoming's Coverage to Care initiative to ensure that individuals and families, including youth, have access to care, the idea of Culture Fest took shape.
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Kendrick Lamar and singer The Weeknd have joined hands for a new track titled Pray for me from the forthcoming film Black Panther.
This is the second collaboration by the two artistes after Sidewalks from the 2016 album, Starboy.
Pray for me has a dark and a powerful beat from The Weeknd with strong verses from Lamar.
The audio track has already been released globally.
And now, Lamar and Anthony Top Dawg Tiffith will be curating and producing Black Panther: The Album.
The album will feature music from and inspired by Marvel Studios’ Black Panther film.
Black Panther is directed by critically acclaimed filmmaker Ryan Coogler and stars Chadwick Boseman, Michael B Jordan and Lupita Nyong’o, among others.
The tax plan released by House Republicans would shrink the number of tax brackets from seven to four.
The seven currently in effect for joint filers are:
10 percent for taxable household income up to $18,650
15 percent for income between $18,651 and $75,900
25 percent for income between $75,901 and $153,100
28 percent for income between $153,101 and $233,350
33 percent for income between $233,351 and $416,700
35 percent for income between $416,701 and $470,700
39.6 percent for income above $470,701
Under the GOP House proposal, the brackets would be:
Coast Guard calls off search for missing Cessna in Hawaii
HONOLULU (AP) — The Coast Guard is suspending its search for a small plane that went missing off Hawaii with three people on board.
The Coast Guard said Sunday it found no trace of the Cessna during its search covering nearly 1,500 square miles.
The search began Friday evening when the Coast Guard received a call that the Cessna disappeared from radar while en route to Molokai from Honolulu. Bad weather hampered the initial search.
On board were pilot Michael Childers and passengers John Mizuno and Whitney Thomas. The Honolulu Star-Advertiser reports (http://bit.ly/2ivIVwK ) all three were in their 20s.
Longtime Fairbanks resident Karen Perdue was named last week as the newest member of the University of Alaska Board of Regents.
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It's not a new things for fans to be calling for Arsene Wenger to be relieved of his position as Arsenal manager, but we appear to be at a point where the cries to cull the Frenchman have never been louder.
Many of us live in our own bubbles, however, so Goal's own Gunners correspondent Chris Wheatley headed into the heart of the Arsenal fanbase to see what the die-hard followers make of it all.
Wenger in or Wenger out?? Wenger in or Wenger out? Watch Arsenal fans have their say Posted by Goal.com on Wednesday, 15 February 2017
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East Memorial's LeJamielle Beckom transferred from Stanhope Elmore and has helped lead the Wildcats to the AISA Class A title game. Kamarri Darrington/Advertiser
The strong thunderstorms and intense snow melt across Northeast Ohio has prompted the National Weather Service in Cleveland to issue a flood warning for Cuyahoga, Lake, Geauga and Ashtabula counties through 11:30 p.m. this evening. At 11:30 a.m., the weather service radar indicated 1 to 2 inches of rain has already fallen across the warning area, and runoff from the rain will combine with water released from the melting snow pack leading to flooding.
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SOFIA (Reuters) - Bulgaria has asked Russian Aircraft Corporation MiG to overhaul and maintain its 15 aged MiG-29 fighter jets in a four-year deal worth up to 81.3 million levs ($49 million), the country’s defense ministry said on Monday.
NATO and EU member Bulgaria needs to keep its Soviet-era aircraft operational after plans to buy eight new fighter jets hit another snag.
The defense ministry will have to virtually restart the process and is yet to send requests for proposals to aircraft makers.
Main contenders remain Swedish manufacturer Saab’s Gripen jets, Portugal and the United States with secondhand F-16s and Italy with secondhand Eurofighter Typhoons. Defence Minister Krasimir Karakachanov has said Bulgaria may also send a request to Boeing for F-18 aircraft.
($1 = 1.6586 leva)
An uninvited intruder left the judges shaken when he slammed their buzzers during Tuesday night's second Britain's Got Talent semi-final show.
But this one probably didn't have such sinister intentions.
A member of the BGT 2018 production team got caught on stage during gymnastic act Acrocadabra's performance.
The skilled dancers showed off their acrobatic skills while performing magic tricks.
One particular moment included a see-through box which was a part of the act – but something was't quite right.
AUSTIN (AP) — Texas has posted a final draft of its plan for overhauling special education across the state.
The Texas Education Agency has been working on the plan since federal officials found that the state had illegally denied services to students with disabilities for years. The posting sets an April 6 deadline for public comment before it’s submitted to the U.S. Department of Education.
The plan posted Monday would create a professional statewide special education deployment system. It also calls for increasing special education staffing, providing better special education training for teachers and creating more tools for parents of children with suspected disabilities. Meanwhile, it would help school districts identify and help thousands of students who were previously denied special education services.
The European Union and the rest of the international community, as set out in several UN Security Council Resolutions on Libyan oil, have consistently opposed any attempt to sell or purchase Libyan oil outside the official channels managed by the Libyan National Oil Corporation (NOC).
The oil infrastructure, production, and export need to remain under the exclusive control of the NOC, with all oil revenues transferred to the Central Bank of Libya (CBL).
Recent statements calling for oil exports from the Eastern oil terminals to be approved by entities other than the legitimate NOC are therefore unacceptable and contravene UN Security Council Resolutions. Any illegal action that may jeopardise the country’s oil industry must be avoided.
The European Union will, together with its Member States, continue to counter any attempt to trade Libyan oil outside the internationally recognised official channels.
(Source: EU)
Sucampo Pharmaceuticals, Inc. , a global biopharmaceutical company, today announced the publication of a new study in an independent scientific journal that confirms the unique composition of VTS-270, a 2-Hydroxypropyl-beta-cyclodextrin product under investigation as a novel treatment for Niemann-Pick Disease Type C1 . NPC-1 is a rare, progressive and ultimately lethal genetic disorder affecting an estimated 2,000-3,000 patients globally.
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Authorities in Ohio say a man charged in the deaths of five people in two cities is set for a hearing on the latest charges.
An ATV crash in Pictou County has killed a five year old boy.
RCMP say over the lunch hour yesterday, officers responded to a report of a youth-model ATV rollover on Scotch Hill Road. The boy was pinned underneath the vehicle.
The child was removed from the ATV and transported to hospital, but was pronounced dead a short time later. Police are continuing their investigation
WFPK is proud to premiere Billy Nelson‘s new video for “Lord You’ve Got The Nerve” which appears on his debut album “Water Sports.” Members of Twin Limb, Houndmouth, and Anwar Sadat appear in the video too. The album is out now on digital, streaming and limited edition hot-pink vinyl formats from Karate Body Records. Billy will be opening for Wax Fang at their Album Release show May 5 at Headliners.
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Friday night (April 14), Lorde held a surprise performance at Pappy & Harriet’s, a small western-themed bar 20 miles outside of Coachella, where she debuted new music, including a song called “Sober” from her upcoming album.
The show was the singer’s first live performance in two years and only about 300 fans were at the event. The setlist for this show included “Homemade Dynamite,” but it was crossed off and not performed.
Related: Watch Lorde as a Hard-Rocking 12-Year-Old
However, two days later, Lorde took the main stage at Coachella and performed both “Sober” and “Homemade Dynamite.” Her new album, Melodrama, is scheduled for release June 16.
Lorde’s Coachella setlist:
Green Light Intro Tennis Court Magnets 400 Lux Buzzcut Season Homemade Dynamite Ribs Sober Melodrama Liability Royals Team Green Light
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Meeting Monday with Navarre leaders and residents, Congressman Matt Gaetz said he would first work to pass legislation to allow Santa Rosa County to take ownership of Navarre Beach from Escambia County.
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Skyla Luckey has lived up to her name. But even more than lucky, she considers herself Biloxi's Miracle Child.
Ella Watson of Tremont keeps her eye on the ball during a recent Acadian Youth Sports Farm League game. Ella plays on the Pirates, one of the league’s co-ed coach pitch teams. PHOTO COURTESY OF EMILY ELLIS
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WASHINGTON — A pair of designers is responsible for Melania Trump's white skirt suit and matching hat.
The first lady's office says Michael Kors designed the two-piece suit that Mrs. Trump wore for Tuesday's White House arrival ceremony for President Emmanuel Macron of France and his wife, Brigitte.
Mrs. Trump also wore the suit on an outing to the National Gallery of Art in Washington with Mrs. Macron.
The first lady topped her outfit with a broad-brimmed white hat designed by Herve Pierre. Pierre designed the first lady's inaugural ball gown.
The white hat quickly became the talk of the town, as well as on Twitter. Mrs. Trump typically doesn't wear hats.
Still to come is Tuesday night's piece de resistance: the first lady's state dinner gown.
NEW YORK May 2 Aetna Inc Chief Financial Officer Shawn Guertin said on Tuesday that member medical costs are running higher than anticipated in the company's individual plans sold on exchanges created by the Affordable Care Act.
Guertin, speaking on a conference call with analysts after the company announced a first-quarter loss, did not say if Aetna would pull out of the three states where it sells these plans next year but said that the insurer anticipated moving to a smaller individual footprint. (Reporting by Caroline Humer; Editing by Meredith Mazzilli)
CANBERRA, Australia — Sri Lanka's prime minister says that Sri Lankan asylum seekers held on Pacific island camps who could potentially settle in the United States are free to return home without fear of persecution.
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe made the comments on Wednesday during a visit to Australia in which he discussed bilateral co-operation on combating people smuggling. No Sri Lankan asylum seeker has reached Australia by boat since 2013.
But Sri Lankans, Iranians and Afghans are the largest national groups among more than 2,000 asylum seekers who are kept at Australia's expense on the Pacific islands nations of Nauru and Papua New Guinea.
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“Passing Of The Peace”
It was their High Holy Moment:
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The United States Senate voted overwhelmingly on Wednesday to punish Russia over its alleged election meddling, passing a bill that would bar President Donald Trump from unilaterally easing existing sanctions on Moscow.
The bill passed by a vote of 97-2, reported AFP.
In this Aug. 1, 2008 photo, Dublin Irish Festival honorary chairman John T. Fleming proposes at toast following the tapping of the first Dublin Stout Keg at Brazenhead in Dublin, Ohio. A flight-tracking service shows that a plane piloted by the Ohio executive with five other people onboard quickly lost altitude after taking off from Cleveland's lakeshore airport.
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The chairman of Centamin has netted £18.1million by cashing in on a recovery in the global mining firm’s share price.
Josef El-Raghy sold around 10.4million shares in the Jersey-based company at an average of 175.1p.
Alongside his family, El-Raghy still owns 10.5m shares, equivalent to a 0.9 per cent stake.
In March, the 46-year-old sold £8.7million worth of shares and £5.6million in June last year.
The firm’s shares fell 28 per cent last month but have since recovered. They rose 0.9 per cent, or 1.6p, to 172.8p.
× Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Shirley Abrahamson won’t run again
MADISON — Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Shirley Abrahamson will not seek re-election next year.
The 84-year-old Abrahamson issued a statement saying “For a variety of reasons, I have decided not to seek re-election.” She calls it the right decision for her and the state.
Abrahamson is the former long-time chief justice and the first woman on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, joining in 1976. She has been sick in recent months and participating on cases by telephone only.
Abrahamson says she intends to serve on the court through July 31, 2019.
Abrahamson has been part of a two-justice liberal minority that will grow to three in August when Rebecca Dallet joins the court.
The election to replace Abrahamson will be in April. Abrahamson says she will encourage qualified candidates to run.
Who Will Replace Zubin Mehta as the Israeli Philharmonic's Maestro?
Zubin Mehta will only hand over his baton in 2019, but rumors are already rife about his successor. Will he or she be able to bring back the orchestra's innovative repertoire of three or four decades ago?
Pakistan has kicked off a day of celebrations marking the country's 70 years of statehood and independence.
The festivities began on Monday with gun salutes in the capital of Islamabad and in each of the four provincial capitals.
In Islamabad, President Mamnoon Hussain hoisted the national flag at a ceremony attended by Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and visiting Chinese Vice Premier Wang Yang.
Later, Hussain will hand out medals to noteworthy citizens.
Pakistan gained independence when the departing British left India and split the subcontinent in 1947, sparking one of the most violent upheavals of the 20th century.
For the Pakistanis, the anniversary comes amid political turmoil that has characterized successive civilian governments of the country, which has been dominated by military rule through much of its history.
Stanislaus V. Saiz, 56, was killed early Sunday when he was shot multiple times while sitting in his car in front of a house in the 600 block of North Edwards, said Lt. Jeff Gilmore of the Wichita Police Department.
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For seven seasons Miranda Cosgrove, Jennette McCurdy, and Nathan Kress made you laugh (and occasionally tear up) as Carly, Sam, and Freddie on Nickelodeon's iCarly. When they weren't hosting their own hit web series, they were getting into all sorts of bizarre shenanigans with their friend Gibby and Carly's older brother, Spencer. [Note: Nickelodeon and MTV News are both owned by Viacom.]
Sometimes a few famous friends joined them along the way. Remember these talented guest stars?
Lodge Linne's 39th annual Scandinavian Import and Gift Sale will be held on Saturday, Nov. 18, at Salt Brook School, 40 Maple St., New Providence.
The doors will be open to the public from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There is no admission charge. A light lunch will be served at 11. The sale is sponsored by Lodge Linne # 429, Vasa Order of America, a Swedish fraternal organization.
Lodge Linne meets regularly the third Friday of every month at the DeCorso Community Center on East Fourth St. in New Providence. (cash and checks accepted). For further information, call 908-665-1292, 973-539-4066 or 908-464-0139.
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Young Thug posted a teaser for his upcoming album on IG recently that features a woman getting jumped by a group of masked females as she’s leaving an apparently strenuous workout. The girl is beaten unconsious, kidnapped and taken to another location where the walls are filled with chalked symbols and where candles are lit as the bod squad writes the name of Thugger’s new album in marker on the duct tape they strategically placed on the poor girl’s face.
Check out the clip below and get ready for E.B.B.T.G. to finally be released this Friday (June 16).
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The air embargo imposed on Qatar only applies to airlines from Qatar or registered there, the United Arab Emirates Civil Aviation Authority said today.
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Just before 3 p.m. on Aug. 21, the skies above Charleston will go dark. For about 1 minute, 40 seconds, the moon will block the sun from view.
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Ontario Provincial Police have identified the victim of a fatal collision Friday near Temagami.
Police said Amandeep Kaur Mangat, 33, of Brampton, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police responded to the collision shortly before 9 a.m. between two transports on Highway 11.
The driver of the northbound vehicle, who had to be extricated, sustained serious injuries, while his passenger was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the southbound vehicle sustained minor injuries.
Highway 11 was re-opened at 12:18 a.m. Saturday.
OPP Technical Traffic Collision Investigators (TTCI) attended the scene and are assisting with this ongoing investigation.
A former bank teller in central Iowa is going to prison for stealing money from the bank.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Des Moines reports Brian Madison of West Des Moines was sentenced to 18 months in prison for bank embezzlement. He’s also been ordered to pay back the $259,000 he took from his former employer, TruBank. Investigators say the fraud was detected during a cash audit at the bank due to a corporate merger.
They say Madison embezzled the money over a nearly five-year period by moving cash from the teller drawer he used, into an unmonitored teller drawer. He then modified cash count sheets so the fraud wasn’t discovered during routine cash counts.
The group ‘Vancouver Island Fibre Shed’ is encouraging farmers to produce more environmentally-friendly crops.
The group of women from Courtney are passionate about creating a local fibre community.
The group says fibre products, unlike cotton or polyester, are better for the environment.
Co-creator of the group, Lynda Drury wants locals to start thinking about where their clothing comes from.
“How could I achieve a wardrobe that would be better for the environment that’s more locally sourced.”
READ MORE: Dry conditions loom over quality of next year’s crops
The Fibre Shed movement has spread across North America and into Europe.
“We’re just getting people excited about ‘how can we do this in our community?'”
The group gave a proposal to the Investment Agriculture Foundation for funding.
They will have a full assessment in a few weeks.
The government of Mexico has discontinued the Hurricane Watch along the Yucatan peninsula as the storm moves into the southern Gulf of Mexico makes its way towards the continental US.
The NHC said: “Reports from Air Force Reserve and NOAA Hurricane Hunter aircraft indicate that maximum sustained winds have increased to near 70 mph (110 km/h) with higher gusts.
“Additional strengthening is expected through Saturday up until the time Nate makes landfall along the northern Gulf coast.”
See below for a breakdown of the National Hurricane Center's latest 10pm CDT update.
Two brothers and their pit bull dogs are missing near Whiteville.
The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office reported that William Indian Jones, 16, and James Dean Jones, 15, were last seen near their Pinewood Lane residence about 3:15 p.m. Monday. Their father could not locate theta 34 p.m.
They were last seen near Soles Road and Hallsboro Road, South in Whiteville.
William is a 16 year old white, male approximately 5’10” and weighs 165 pounds. James is a 15 year old white, male approximately 5’08” and weighs 145 pounds. Both William and James have blonde hair and blue eyes. The boys were last seen wearing summer clothing attire.
The pit bull mix puppies they were walking are described as one being black with a white star on its chest and the other is black and white.
If you have information on the whereabouts of William and James Jones, please contact Columbus County Sheriff’s Office at 910-642-6551.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is planning to impose tariffs on European steel and aluminum imports after failing to win concessions from the European Union.
That's according to two people familiar with the plans who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss internal deliberations. The people say the administration's plans could change if the two sides are able to reach a last-minute agreement, but an announcement is expected before Friday's deadline.
President Donald Trump announced in March he would slap a 25 percent tariff on imported steel, and a 10 percent tariff on imported aluminum, citing national security interests.
But he delayed the implementation for several countries, including the European Union, giving them time to negotiate a deal.
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The EU has said it will retaliate if the exemptions lapse.
The phone at Bruce Brandler's home rang at 3:37 a.m. It was the local hospital. His 16-year-old son was there, and he was in really bad shape.
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A Florida politician gets arrested for prostitution and that's not even the weird part.
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The accelerated withdrawal of the Rs 2,000 note over the second half of 2017 and first quarter of 2018 has been widely cited as the key reason for the cash crunch in select states. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has mostly faced criticism for being unable to manage the compensatory supply of a larger number of notes of a smaller denomination to make good the slowdown in printing this higher value note.
But the central bank and the government may want to consider whether the drastic reduction in the printing of the Rs 2,000 note is a wise decision in wider consumer interest as well. The ...
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"My brother once told me that he would look for a job near Xuxinzhuang."So said a woman surnamed Xu when she called the police in Xuxinzhuang, Tongzhou district. Xu said that her younger brother had been in poor spirits recently and had sent her a message to express his intention to commit suicide. Xu tried to call her brother, but he could not be reached, so she called the police. The police looked for him near Xuxinzhuang and eventually found him sitting on a sofa in a yard where a local company's dormitories are located. The police arrived just in time to rush him to the hospital to treat his injuries. (Source: The Beijing Morning Post)
An explosion rocked early morning commuters during rush hour near the Port Authority Bus Terminal on Monday, Dec. 11, 2017. The hub, just blocks away from Times Square, is one of several main transit hubs for the city.
A 14-year-old West Bank Palestinian was arrested in Jerusalem after brandishing a knife at a group of teenagers who taunted him in the local bakery where he was employed, police said. The teenager and his father, who also worked at the bakery, were detained by police after the minor pulled a knife and threatened a group of ultra-Orthodox Jewish teenagers on Bar Ilan Street of the capital.
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BERLIN (AP) - Austria's Constitutional Court says it will consider whether a third gender should be an option for official records, taking up the case of a person who unsuccessfully sought to have their entry changed to "inter" or a similar word.
The court said in a statement on Monday that an initial review raised concerns that having to list one's gender as female or male contravenes the privacy protections enshrined in the European Convention on Human Rights.
The highest court in neighboring Germany ruled in November that people must be allowed to appear in official records as neither male nor female. It said authorities should create a third identity or scrap gender entries altogether.
It gave the German government until the end of this year to address the issue.
Stover Middle students Alyssa McGrady, Alyssa Deleon, Abbie Adams and Ashlynn Wright (left to right) look at some of the presents that have been donated as part of the school’s Take Time to Care. The school has partnered with the Elgin Toy Round Up and Caring Hands Project to provide needy families with Christmas gifts and food. Persons interested in donating items to the event can call the school at 438-7414.
Students have been collecting toys, bicycles and money and will present the items to Elgin Police Chief at a school assembly on Thursday, Dec. 14 at 9 a.m. The program will include Blaney Elementary and Doby’s Mill Elementary students who have also been a part of the effort.
Mobile safety cameras will be used to monitor motorists' speed at locations across North Lincolnshire this week.
The Safer Roads Humber partnership operates fixed and mobile cameras at 85 sites in northern Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire.
The cameras are set to be used at the following sites in North Lincolnshire this week:
Tuesday, August 15: Queensway, Scunthorpe
Wednesday, August 16: A18 Barton Street Central (between Beelsby junction and B1203 Ashby Top)
Friday, August 18: A161 Belton
Motorists should be aware these locations and dates represent the minimum speed enforcement undertaken and that officers can visit any of the other sites on any day of the week, including evenings and weekends.
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NEW YORK >> The New York Times says a reporter’s comment about an unfounded rumor about first lady Melania Trump in a private conversation with an actress at a party was “completely inappropriate.”
The comment came to light after actress Emily Ratajkowski tweeted Monday that a Times journalist told her “Melania is a hooker.”
Times spokeswoman Eileen Murphy said in a statement Monday that the unnamed reporter does not cover Washington or politics. She said, “The comment was not intended to be public, but it was nonetheless completely inappropriate and should not have occurred.” Murphy said editors have spoken with the reporter.
Mrs. Trump said Monday : “Applause to all women around the world who speak up, stand up and support other women!”
A few days ago I read an article in the Telegraph Humanity's earliest known ancestor discovered - and it looks like a 'wrinkled old sack' , featuring this creature: namely Saccorhytus , a newly discovered microfossil from the Lower Cambrian of Shaanxi province, China, making it 540 million years old.
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The parents of Michael Kelleher, a 23-year-old Southborough man who had been missing since March, said his body was found in the Charles River Sunday morning. "Sadly, Michael was claimed by the Charles River the night of his disappearance ... this morning, the river gave him back to us," said Kelleher's father, Mike Kelleher Sr., in a Facebook posting.
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ACCOMACK COUNTY, Va. (WAVY) – Heath officials are investigating a cluster of gastro-intestinal illnesses believed to be related to the Chincoteague Chili Chowder Cook Off held on Saturday, Sept. 30.
The Accomack County Health Department and the Foodborne Disease Team from the Virginia Health Department are investigating the cases that may be linked to the event.
Officials are asking all of those who attended the event to come forward, whether sick or well, by responding to an online survey.
More information will be provided after they receive tests results from the Division of Consolidated Laboratory Service in Richmond.
Stay tuned to WAVY.com for updates.
The countryside can be a wonderful place to get your head together.
The open space, the simplicity of the landscape, the fresh air... it's all very heavenly.
Amethysts have a studio space out in the country, and they spent the tail end of 2017 working on new material.
Able to find themselves once again, the duo pushed ahead, working on idea after idea.
It's this environment that allowed Amethysts to construct new single 'Be There', bringing their dappled electronics into focus.
Wonderfully suggestive, the impressionistic production is allied to an incessant pop touch.
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LUTJENSEE, Germany - A mom uploaded a video to Facebook Monday of her son eating what he originally thought was an apple.
The mother posted the exchange in the post, saying her son wanted to eat the apple despite her insistence it was an onion.
He argued it was an apple and mom gave in, letting him try the onion.
Turns out the joke’s on her.
Google translated the post from German to English with the following text:
Mom, can I eat this apple?
- no, it's an onion.
- it's an Apple!
- it's an onion.
- it's an Apple!!!.
- okay if you insist, eat it.
(rather dead than admitting the mistake)👇
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After a period of slowing, Greek islands got another 112 refugees and migrants landing on the first day of the new year.
The state news agency ANA-MPA said 46 arrived on the Chios and 66 on Samos, two of the eastern Aegean islands closest to Turkey, which lets human smugglers operate during a suspension of a swap deal with European Union as Greece struggles to cope with an overwhelming number of asylum applications.
Among the arrivals were 25 Syrians, 12 Algerians, four Nigerians, two Palestinians and one each from Iraq, Cameroon and Yemen, who went to Chios.
On Samos, the arrivals were reported as being 46 Syrian nationals, 12 Iraqis, five Afghans, and one each from Tunisia, Bangladesh and the Dominican Republic.
The carrier has also applied for loan guarantees from the German federal government, as well as the states of North Rhine-Westphalia and Berlin (where Air Berlin’s main bases in Dusseldorf and Berlin, respectively, are located).... More
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SAN JOSE, Calif. - Cam Talbot made 23 saves for his second straight shutout and Zack Kassian scored the only goal as the Edmonton Oilers downed the San Jose Sharks 1-0 on Sunday in Game 3 of their Western Conference quarter-final series.
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Sucre went 1-for-3 with a run in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Indians.
The veteran backstop has now hit safely in each of his four August starts, notching a single in each of those games. Sucre has proven to be a viable fill-in for Wilson Ramos whenever the latter has gotten time off, hitting a respectable .254 with four home runs and 24 RBI in 150 plate appearances while also providing above-average defense.
Moorhead Restaurant Asking for Donations Shuts Down
The owner said they resorted to public funding since banks would no longer give them loans
MOORHEAD, Minn. — A struggling restaurant in Moorhead is set to close its doors for good.
IDK is a self-proclaimed fine-dining restaurant which opened about three months ago near the Moorhead Center Mall.
About six days ago, owners launched a GoFundMe page saying the business has fallen on hard financial times.
The page had raised nearly $2,100.
The owner said they resorted to public funding since banks would no longer give them loans.
IDK will permanently close after 10:00 p.m. this Saturday.
BOSTON (NEWS CENTER Maine) — Opossum? Oh, mama!
This mama opossum has a lot on her plate...well, back.
Adam Wafi lives in Boston and said he had to pull his car over Tuesday when he saw this mother marsupial barely able to walk along Saratoga Street.
The mother's load is anything but light with seven babies holding on for the piggy-back ride. Possibly the runt of the litter who pulled the short straw keeps falling off, getting pushed off the limited real estate by his brothers and sisters.
Opossums are very abundant in New England but particularly in Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut.
Scientists say opossums are great for wiping out ticks. A single opossum eats as many as 4,000 ticks per week.
Makes us want to invite this mama and her kids to our neighborhood.
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Director Joseph Clancy came out of retirement more than two years ago to take over the embattled agency amid a series of embarrassing scandals and security missteps. Clancy was made the interim director in late 2014 and President Barack Obama made the job permanent in early 2015.
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April 3 Fiat Chrysler Automobiles:
* Industry-wide sales in Italy in March rose 18.16 percent year-on-year, at 226,163 vehicles, the Italian transport ministry says
* Fiat Chrysler's share of the Italian car market at 30.14 percent in March, up from 29.35 pct last year Further company coverage: (Reporting by Milan newsroom)
Colombian rebels may be preparing to lay down their guns, but the nation faces a deeper challenge to heal itself: treating mental illnesses stemming from the trauma of a half-century war. The 260,000 people killed and 60,000 missing in the civil conflict are quantified in official statistics-but uncounted millions still suffer the psychological scars.
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The SANZAAR joint venture partners met in Singapore this week to hold a meeting on the future of Super Rugby.
The current SANZAAR broadcast deal for the competition expires at the end of the 2020 season and, depsite the tournament scaling back from 18 to 15 teams this season, where the competition is heading is not clear at this stage.
There have been reports of an effort to break into the United States market, while South Africa's franchises are often linked with moves to European competitions like the PRO14.
A SANZAAR statement released on Tuesday did not give anything away in terms of what exactly was discussed at the meeting.
"The SANZAAR joint venture partners met in Singapore this week for a very productive meeting on the future of its competitions," the statement read.
"The discussions are challenging due to the complexities of the four individual markets across multiple time zones and the jurisdictions in which we operate, however we are making strong progress."
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California’s SunLine Transit Agency has put into service a new zero-emission bus that will have the capability to cover any route in its service territory—even with the air conditioner operating at maximum levels in the middle of the summer.
With funding from the private sector, the Federal Transit Administration, and the California Energy Commission, SunLine Transit unveiled an electric bus with a fuel cell range extender to support a 250-300-mile daily route. SunLine Transit agency has been a leading innovator in the national transit industry. This bus represents the 8th generation bus utilizing fuel cell technology placed in revenue service in the Coachella Valley.
Gigi Hadid When the Holidays Get Hairy!!!
Gigi Hadid Shows Off Hairy Armpits for LOVE Advent Calender
Boxing's paying off for Gigi Hadid... who's flashing rock-solid abs, although they're a bit overshadowed by her hairy armpits in the new LOVE video.
Gigi's featured for day 11 of LOVE Magazine's Advent calendar, and she shows off her best boxing combinations and footwork for the clip, and it's as hot as you'd assume.
Especially if you dig unshaven pits.
Rita Ora wore leather, Kendall Jenner chugged raw eggs -- but Gigi decided to just keep things au naturel for her shoot. Who knew?
AURORA, Colo. — The person who was shot at Cherry Creek State Park on Sunday night has died, the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office said Monday morning.
The shooting happened about 7:20 p.m. near the west boat ramp, the sheriff’s office said.
The adult victim was taken to a hospital in unknown condition but later was pronounced dead. The victim’s name, age and gender have not been released.
The park was closed as a manhunt ensued for the suspect. The sheriff’s office has not released any suspect information, but the shooting is being investigated as a homicide.
Visitors were prevented at one point from leaving the park for more than 30 minutes on Sunday night after the shooting.
It is not known what led to the shooting. The park reopened Monday morning.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the sheriff’s office at 303-795-4711.
A MAN has been killed and two others are injured following a shooting in Spain.
Emergency services rushed to the scene of a car park in Barcelona late last night after reports of gunfire.
The attackers are thought to have opened fire from a car parked near the victims’ car.
Two are recovering in hospital while a 30-year-old man was killed.
Police say they believe the attackers to be of Dominican origin.
NEW YORK (AP)  Prosecutors say a former aide to a top New York City police official abused her position to torment an ex-lover and threw urine on the woman's front door.
Detective Lori Campbell has been arraigned Tuesday on charges including stalking, criminal mischief and official misconduct. The 51-year-old is Chief of Department Terence Monahan's former secretary.
Prosecutors say Campbell sent 2,400 unwanted text messages, tailed the woman and her husband in an unmarked police car and attacked her, sending her to the hospital for pacemaker repairs.
The Daily News reports Campbell was also accused of violating police rules by searching for the couple in a department database 10 times and placed on modified duty in February.
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The NYPD says Campbell has since been suspended without pay. Her lawyer says she'll fight the charges.
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The South African Policing Union attacked Police Minister Fikile Mbalula for removing police officers accused by communities in Krugersdorp of being in cahoots with criminals. Chris Barron asked Sapu president Mpho Kwinika ...
The South African Policing Union attacked Police Minister Fikile Mbalula for removing police officers accused by communities in Krugersdorp of being in cahoots with criminals. Chris Barron asked Sapu president Mpho Kwinika ...
When people think of Las Vegas on New Year’s Eve, they think of the Strip and its glitz and glamour.
But in other parts of the valley, residents enjoy less-flamboyant events to celebrate the holiday. This is a short adventure through North Las Vegas on New Year’s Eve.
Friends of the guitarist are said to have confirmed that it was Martin who was the man who died in the accident, according to reports. WPRI ran a report on the mishap but did not identify the victim.
They reported that Providence Police said that a man fell off an escalator from the upper level to the food court area and sustained severe head trauma and later died from the injuries at a near by hospital.
Officials further told them that there was no indication that the man was push or intentionally jumped and that the fall was accidental.
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PARIS -- Olympic skiing champion Jean Vuarnet, who helped pioneer the aerodynamic tuck position for downhill racers but suffered tragedy with the deaths of his wife and son in a doomsday cult murder-suicide, has died, the French Olympic Committee announced Monday. He was 83.
Vuarnet died of a stroke, a statement by the committee said.
The Frenchman won Olympic gold in the downhill at the 1960 winter games in Squaw Valley, California. Rejecting wooden skis, he was the first skier to win an Olympic gold on metal skis.
He was also the only competitor in that race to use the speedier low tuck position, squatting down with knees bent.
MIDDLETON (WKOW) -- People in Middleton got the chance to sit down with local police officers over a cup of coffee.
Middleton Police held a "Coffee with a Cop" event Monday morning at Hurts Donut. The event provides an opportunity for the community and officers to chat about issues in a more relaxed environment.
"As we all know there is obvious issues that people have with law enforcement," said Middleton Community Awareness Officer Kim Wood. "And people want to ask us of our opinions on those and how we're being proactive in making sure those issues don't happen here."
"Coffee with a Cop" is a national effort to build relationships one cup at a time.
LOS ANGELES — Diane Keaton is such a special entertainer that even normally reclusive Woody Allen is appearing in a televised tribute to her.
Allen is among those honouring the actress in the American Film Institute's presentation of its 45th Life Achievement Award. The AFI's "Tribute to Diane Keaton" will premiere Thursday night on TNT.
Warren Beatty, Morgan Freeman, Reese Witherspoon, Jane Fonda and Emma Stone also paid homage to Keaton during a gala ceremony last week in Hollywood. Steve Martin and Martin Short performed a musical roast of the actress.
Dougherty County is ranked 3-percent higher than the national average of people diagnosed with diabetes. City leaders hosted a town hall meeting Saturday to inform citizens of those numbers and hopefully make a difference.
A MESSAGE TO THE JOURNALISTIC COMMUNITY: “Speaking truth to power involves speaking truth.”
Related:“You don’t write the truth; you write what people say . . . maybe it’s just what you think, what you feel.”
A bill by Republican Gov. Bill Haslam that would require certain college scholarship students to finish 30 hours of credits annually has failed in the Tennessee House.
The Republican-led House's 41-46 vote Monday dealt Haslam a defeat in the final days of his last annual legislative session as governor. Haslam has touted the proposal as helping push students toward graduating on time.
Opposition came from lawmakers from both parties, including Republican House Speaker Beth Harwell. Some criticized how the bill would penalize those Tennessee Promise and HOPE scholarship students.
In support of the bill, Republican Caucus Chairman Ryan Williams pointed out that some students would be eligible for hardship exemptions and wouldn't lose portions of scholarship money.
CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Cheektowaga resident who fatally shot a woman in Buffalo on New Year’s Day was sentenced.
Nadiyah Whitaker, 32, killed Sloan resident Shanna Mason, 30, on Gold St. She pleaded guilty to manslaughter in November.
In court Monday morning, Whitaker received a sentence of 19 years in prison and five years of post-release supervision.
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Emergency services attended an incident in Scartho today (August 14) where a man was given treatment at the roadside.
Several police cars and an ambulance were called to Pinfold Lane at about 11.30am this morning.
Police, paramedics, and passersby could be seen tending to a man who was placed on a stretcher.
A spokesperson for East Midlands Ambulance Service said they were called to an residential address on Pinfold Lane but could not give further details.
Humberside Police have been contacted for more information.
The Permian Panthers defeated the Odessa High Bronchos at the OHS Fieldhouse on Friday night. The Final Score was Permian 58 - Odessa High 46.
This win means that Permian remains at the top of the District 2-6A standings.
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PEPPER PIKE, Ohio -- Found property, South Woodland, Brainard roads: A City Service Department worker turned in a wallet containing various cards found on January 25. Found to have been reported stolen out of Woodmere, the wallet was turned over to police there.
Lost property, Windy Hill Drive: A resident reported Jan. 29 that she believed a missing gold, diamond and sapphire necklace of hers was misplaced rather than stolen, although she still requested a police report for insurance purposes.
Car crash, Lander Road: While completing lockout assistance on a car parked near Smith Hall on the Ursuline College campus on the evening of Jan. 30, an officer witnessed a minor crash about 30 feet away and cited a student for improper backing. No injuries were reported.
Fraud, Botanica Lane: A resident called polie for a fraud report on Jan. 23, involving an undisclosed amount of money.
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Gisele Bundchen has such a sweet singing voice!
The 36-year-old supermodel, who has been facing some pregnancy rumors, shared a video of her singing and playing a guitar on her Instagram account.
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“Thank you @AnaVilelaoficial for such a truthful song.The lyrics are so inspiring that I decided to take a risk and play it. #sendinglove,” Gisele captioned the video on her personal Instagram account. Watch the singing video below!
Comprised of Nikki Cabardo, Kakoy Legaspi, Wowie Ansano, Pards Tupas, Joseph Cabanero, Jeric Sta. Ana, Mike Luis, Jj Pimpinio, Rico Sobrevinas, and Wendell Garcia, the homegrown jazz band Brass Pas Pas Pas Pas are set to launch a new music video for ‘YONIP’—alongside DAKILA—on Friday, April 27 at Tomato Kick, Tomas Morato!
The event will feature performances by Stick Figgas, Malana, Banna Harbera, Kat Agarrado, and a Brass Pas Pas Pas Pas collaboration with Diego Mapa!
Ticket prices are at PHP250. Plus, you get a free beer!
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ROME (Sputnik) — The source said Tuesday that Houngbo succeeded to be elected at the 40th session of the Governing Council of IFAD winning the competitors from the Dominican Republic, Indonesia, Italy, Morocco, Mexico, Turkey and Switzerland.
Houngbo is expected to assume office on April 1 after the second term of the incumbent President of IFAD Kanayo Nwanze ends, the IFAD's website added.
IFAD was established in 1977 following the 1974 World Food Conference, according to the fund's press service. The organization's goal is focused on enabling the rural poor in improving food security and nutrition and eradication of rural poverty.
April 28 Viva China Holdings Ltd
* Expected to record a loss of approximately HK$90 million to HK$120 million attributable to equity shareholders of company for 2017 Q1
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After breaking out in such a big way with his debut record Coming Home, Leon Bridges could very well have walked the same road that had served him so well. He could have turned in another record mining that same musical ground, and no one would have had a problem.
But he hasn’t. ‘Bad Bad News’ is a little sleeker, a little less gruff and a little jazzier than anything from that first record. But don’t despair, there’s just as much soul in his perfect voice as before. The young Leon Bridges is growing as a person and as an artist and it feels like we’re only at the start of what’s going to be a fascinating and fruitful journey.
His second record Good Thing will be out on Friday 4 May.
OAKLAND (KRON) — California Highway Patrol officers are investigating a shooting Friday night that happened on a freeway in Oakland.
The shooting happened on Highway 24 near Interstate 980, according to the CHP officer Hammer.
A car carrying a family was traveling on westbound Hwy 24 when a grey sedan pulled alongside and opened fire.
The family immediately pulled off of the freeway and called the police.
No one in the car was hit by the gunfire.
It’s unknown how many shots were fired at this time.
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LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) - A South Carolina man accused of killing his five children is planning to use an insanity defense in his upcoming murder trial.
News outlets report that attorneys for Timothy Ray Jones Jr. have notified prosecutors of their intent for his trial set to begin October 15.
Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty against Jones on five counts of murder.
Authorities said the 36-year-old father killed his children at his Lexington home in 2014, put their bodies in plastic trash bags and drove for nine days around the Southeast before leaving them on a hillside in Camden, Alabama.
Jones was stopped at a DUI checkpoint in Mississippi, where authorities said they found blood in his vehicle and handwritten notes about killing and mutilating bodies.
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Landing pages play a crucial role in lead generation. To stimulate conversions, they must capture the attention of your target audience, build their confidence with the right information, and compel them to take the next step.
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Manager of the Tesco store in Scarborough, Paul Best, had the privilege of presenting a cheque recently for £4,000 to the Scarborough Survivors.
Scarborough Survivors, which works with people with mental health issues, was voted for in large numbers and received the money from Tesco’s Bags of Help scheme.
A spokesman said: “The money will be used to renovate the loft space in their building to provide an open and safe environment for young adults.”
ELON, N.C. (AP) — Tyler Seibring scored 24 points, Dainan Swoope added 22 and Elon handed Delaware its sixth-straight loss 89-76 on Saturday night.
Dmitri Thompson added 13 points for the Phoenix (14-11, 6-6 Colonial Athletic Association), who let a 17-point lead in the second half slip to five with 3½ minutes to go.
After Jacob Cushing hit back-to-back 3s to bring the Blue Hens (11-14, 4-8) within 76-71, Swoope scored four of the next six that started a clinching 10-2 run. Delaware missed four straight shots.
Swoope, who surpassed 1,000 points for his career, and Seibring, combined for eight 3s. Seibring had eight rebounds and Swoope seven assists.
Ryan Allen had 26 points for the Blue Hens and Cushing added 19, both career highs.
Elon shot 54 percent from the field, going 13 of 25 from distance, and had 23 assists on 31 baskets. Delaware was 5 of 16 behind the arc, shooting 43 percent overall.
Linda Ciampa takes a look at how one new company is cutting their way into the greeting card industry.
Will Smith isn’t just a box office breaking movie star and unintentional life coach — apparently, he’s also the dance instructor we all need in our lives.
The Fresh Prince and his prince, Jaden Smith, had dinner with Reggaeton star Nicky Jam over the weekend and got jiggy to the star’s hit single “X”.
Low key, Will has been giving us cool dance moves as long as h’s been giving us good vibes. Just last month, he crossed off “getting salsa lessons from Marc Anthony” off his dance list.
But this ain’t nothing new for Big Willie. Remember this epic moment from season one of Fresh Prince?
Or how about the time him and Jimmy Fallon schooled us all on the evolution of hip hop dancing:
Let’s just say that when it comes to living life, Will Smith could teach all of us a thing or two. Check out more classic moves from Big Willie when you hit the flip.
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Charlene Georgette Nickens, 74, of Wood River, passed away at 12:52 a.m. Tuesday, May 29, 2018, at SSM DePaul Health Center in St. Louis.
A celebration of life service will be 4 p.m. Friday, June 1, at Marks Mortuary in Wood River, with a visitation following the service until 6 p.m.
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— A 24-year-old man was charged with exploitation of a minor after he convinced a child to take nude photographs, according to his arrest warrant.
Philip James Earl Alexander, of Raleigh, was charged with indecent liberties with a child and first-degree sexual exploitation of a minor, according to the warrant. Alexander was given a $250,000 bond.
The warrant says Alexander "did commit and attempt to commit a lewd" act against the child who was younger than 16 years old at the time. Alexander also did "coerce and encourage" the child to take nude photographs.
LOS ANGELES (AP)  The Los Angeles County Museum of Art will get ten new pieces for its permanent collection after a weekend gala raised more than $3 million.
The museum along Wilshire Boulevard west of downtown LA says six of the ten new pieces were created by women.
Among them are "I'll Bend But I Will Not Break," a mixed media work by 91-year-old Los Angeles artist Betye Saar. Also acquired was an untitled hanging work by the late San Francisco sculptor Ruth Asawa.
The annual Collectors Committee event spanned two days and included presentations from museum curators and private dinners at the homes of major LACMA supporters. A gala on Saturday night was hosted by radio and TV star Ryan Seacrest.
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HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — A local husband and wife are behind bars after the couple left their 4-year-old child in a restaurant parking lot while the suspects ate, according to the Harris County Pct. 4 Constable’s Office. The victim was trapped inside a hot car for nearly 40 minutes, investigators said.
Antonio Hurtado, 31, and Brenda Hurtado, 30, are charged with child endangerment.
On Sunday, officers responded to the 2400 block of FM 1960 in reference to a child left in a locked vehicle with the windows slightly down. EMS officials said the mother ran up to them and removed the child from the car. Deputies said the victim was limp, unconscious, and extremely sweaty.
Constable deputies said the father placed the child into the car to sleep and then went back inside the restaurant.
The couple was arrested. Their bonds were set at $1,000 each.
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Greater Sudbury Police are investigating a stabbing in the Flour Mill area early Sunday morning.
Police say it happened in a home on Bruce Avenue just after 2 a.m.
One man is in hospital in stable condition.
There's no word on a possible suspect, though police said the stabbing was not random.
"Anyone who has security video footage related to the time and location of this crime is asked to notify Greater Sudbury Police Service Criminal Investigators," police said in a release.
The controversial statues by Cayman Brac artist Ron ‘Foots’ Kynes that sparked public outcry on the Sister Isle have been vandalised.
The artist made the discovery on Saturday. Police say they responded to a complaint of damage to property on the Sister Isle and found Mr. Kynes’ statues at a vacant lot on Southside Road in the Brac laying on the ground damaged.
The statues were last seen in normal condition on the evening of Friday 11th August. An investigation into the vandalism has now begun.
Last month the controversial artist was arrested for his recent statues which were considered by some to be obscene as it depicted sexual acts. He is currently on police bail.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Cayman Brac Police Station at 948-0331 or the anonymous tip line at 949-7777.
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Ervin is 8-for-33 with five RBI and one stolen base in 18 spring training games.
Ervin is hoping to make the Opening Day roster as a fifth outfielder, but he's not having an impressive spring. He finished 2017 batting .259 in 58-at-bats, although he did manage to hit .412 against left-handed pitching. If he does make the major-league squad, Ervin would likely see limited action off the bench.
× Students, faculty oppose ex-Trump campaign manager’s visit
CHICAGO (AP) _ Some University of Chicago students and faculty are vowing to protest the appearance of a former manager of President Donald Trump’s run for the White House.
Corey Lewandowski is scheduled to participate Wednesday in a seminar presented by the university’s Institute of Politics. The session aims to explore Lewandowski’s time with the Trump campaign, the president’s rise and the future of his presidency.
Four groups representing students and faculty delivered a letter Monday to institute director David Axelrod opposing Lewandowski’s appearance.
Assistant philosophy professor Anton Ford said the aim of opponents of Lewandowski’s appearance is not to suppress speech but to prevent certain topics and ideas from being normalized.
Axelrod, an adviser to former President Barack Obama, said he understands the opposition’s viewpoint. However, he said an institute that promotes democracy can’t and won’t shut off discussion and debate.
At the end of a successful day, Elizabeth Higley can reflect on the many people she has spoken with, emailed, trained or interviewed, and know that all her team's hard work is serving to facilitate healthy relationships between children in the mental health service system and adult mentors. Higley said studies show that kids who have a relationship with a mentor through her program, Great Life Mentoring, experience more improved mental health outcomes than those who only receive mental health services.
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A 24-year-old woman spent Easter in jail after she allegedly stole items from around her neighborhood and tried to gift them to family members. The incident happened on the 4100 block of Cross River Drive.
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A Roseburg home sustained severe smoke damage after a lithium battery for a drone that was being charged ignited, according to Douglas County Fire District No. 2. Crews responded to a reported structure fire at approximately 12:57 a.m. in the 100 block of Silverado Court, Roseburg, after a neighbor called 911 to report heavy black smoke was coming from the house's eaves.
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As more people shop online for Christmas gifts, police are also warning residents to be on the lookout for parcel delivery theft.
Reporter Randy Shore spoke to a resident this week who was targeted by a thief trailing a courier truck.
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The alleged thief slowly followed the courier to check if a package had been deposited at resident Greg Parslow’s doorstep before parking the car, slipping out to retrieve the package and then disappearing. The theft was caught on Parslow’s security camera.
UPS spokesman Nirali Raval said customers can request Signature Required Service at the time they order the goods or select depot pickup if the resident won’t be home at the time of delivery.
Land Rover will be revealing an all-new Defender later this year which will apparently spawn a whole family of models including a pick-up (bakkie).
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According to a recent report from Autocar, Land Rover will launch a pick-up by 2020 as part of the upcoming Defender family.
The standard Defender will have its grand unveiling this year as part of the marque’s 70th anniversary celebrations, but more variants are already in the pipeline.
Will we see this Defender pick-up in South Africa? Well we cannot confirm for certain but this model will appeal hugely in developing parts of the world, including South America and Africa so one can assume it will make it’s way to our shores.
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Halifax head coach Richard Marshall believes his side will benefit greatly from their defeat to Widnes Vikings.
Fax went down 36-12 to the Vikings, suffering a second straight defeat in the Qualifiers following their narrow defeat to Hull Kingston Rovers.
Although disappointed that his side failed to push the Vikings closer, Marshall was positive about the benefits his side can take out of the match moving forward.
“It will do us a world of good,” he said.
“We learned a lesson today about speed and intensity from a Super League team.
“We’re a quick learning group. Sometimes you learn your best lessons after defeat. We learned a lesson after half-time because we offered a response.
“I think field position is a big difference. I think we can score against these teams and I think we can defend periods against them, but not for a full half. We couldn’t do it last week and it was a similar situation today.”
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February 14, 2017, 7:15 AM | The University of Connecticut women's basketball team is celebrating an astonishing sports milestone. The Huskies notched their 100th straight win Monday night, setting a new bar for college athletics. The winning streak began in November 2014. Michelle Miller reports.
St. Louis, MO. April 17 – The Minnesota Wild were beaten by the St. Louis Blues 3-1 on Sunday game, resulting in a 3-game lead of the series.
Allen was spectacular, placing the Blues in the top of an unexpected playoff series sweep.
Game 4 is Wednesday in St. Louis.
Blues fans are so excited and anxious for next game.
March 31 Andon Health Co Ltd:
* Sees net loss for FY 2017 Q1 to be 15 million yuan to 30 million yuan
* Says the net loss of FY 2016 Q1 was 14.4 million yuan
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Owner of trash-filled Oregon boat cited for littering
TILLAMOOK — Oregon State Police cited a 28-year-old man whose abandoned boat was found along scenic Highway 6. It was overflowing with tires and trash, some of which entered the Wilson River.
Troopers from the Tillamook office took numerous complaints about the boat this winter, but finding the owner proved difficult because its identifying numbers had been altered or scratched off.
The agency says investigators eventually traced it to Justin Lee Savage, who had moved from St. Helens to Beaverton and could not keep a boat at his new place.
Savage has been accused of littering within 100 yards of a waterway.
The Oregon Department of Transportation crews moved the boat and picked up its trash.
Adebayor believed and fought for what he wished for. Now, he has a new road leading to his home.
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In the Bon Appétit series “Back to the Chef“, the infamously irritable chef Gordon Ramsay challenged a hapless, inexperienced cook named Shane to prepare crab cakes in just 15 minutes by listening to verbal instructions given by the chef while he created the same dish with their their backs turned towards each other. While Ramsay’s instructions were clear, Shane could not keep up with the speed and wound up with a “well seasoned” pile of half cooked ingredients instead of crab cakes.
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"Phil Pollard, Jeremy Heisenkitten, and Michael W. Dean yak about the wonders of Roku, the Stooges documentary — Gimme Danger, MWD exchanging snail mail with Iggy Pop, and Phil explains how 'Sharing is not communism, and communism is not sharing.' In the second hour, there’s talk of Jesus memes, the uselessness of perfect pitch, why MK isn’t around anymore, mocking of C4SS, phone freaking, and the latest Antifa/Trump supporters beat downs in Berkley." [various formats] (04/17/17)
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If you’re attending the World Cup on a budget this summer - you’re in luck! A hotel in Yekaterinburg, Russia is offering some seriously tiny spaces. Take a look.
Belgian police guard the scene of a shooting in Liege, Belgium, Tuesday, May 29, 2018. A gunman killed three people, including two police officers, in the Belgian city of Liege on Tuesday, a city official said. Police later killed the attacker, and other officers were wounded in the shooting. Geert Vanden Wijngaert AP Photo
Apple has released the first Planet of the Apps trailer, Apple Music’s reality competition series aimed at finding up and coming app developers.
“Planet of the Apps” celebrates the world of apps and the talented people who create them. Hosted by Zane Lowe and featuring advisers Jessica Alba, Gwyneth Paltrow, Gary Vaynerchuk and will.i.am, the series highlights developers who have the vision to shape the future, solve real problems, and inspire change within our daily lives.
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Friends of the Sarasota Ballet, an organization of Ballet supporters who act as ambassadors to the Company, gathered at Michael’s On East on Feb. 13 to celebrate the first Showcase Luncheon of the new year.
Attendees enjoyed a gourmet lunch as well as a talk by Sarasota Ballet Director Iain Webb, who gave attendees a peek at what the Company has in store for audiences in the coming months.
AUSTINTOWN — A surveillance video shows a man at the Walmart at 6001 Mahoning Ave. punching another man several times in the face on Friday, according to a report.
The victim had visible injuries when officers arrived at the scene. He told police he did not know the suspect or why he assaulted him.
Both the victim and his girlfriend told police the suspect said, "leave my daughter alone" as he was punching the victim. They said they did not know what he meant by that.
The suspect was heavy-set white male with a long beard. Surveillance footage showed him getting into a maroon Chevrolet Silverado following the assault.
The incident is under investigation.
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Australia's hooking options for the three-Test series against Ireland have played a combined 30 minutes of international rugby.
Their opponent, Rory Best? Just a casual 111 caps.
Youthful energy: Jordan Uelese. Photo: Stuart Walmsley
Whoever wins the selection battle for next Saturday night's opener in Brisbane will have a truly daunting task ahead of them.
But coach Michael Cheika is hopeful the youthful energy of Jordan Uelese, Brandon Paenga-Amosa and Folau Fainga'a can spark something special as they jostle for a starting spot against the world's No.2-ranked side next month.
Most spots in the Wallabies team are settled, but hooker is the one position that is well and truly up for grabs following Stephen Moore's retirement and Cheika's decision to give Tatafu Polota-Nau a much-needed rest.
In my opinion, for many years our Congress has been almost dysfunctional. Some of the members do not seem to pay much attention to what is in the best interests of “We the People”, but mostly their own re-election.
I believe this problem could probably be fixed if we changed the Constitution to provide for a reasonable system of term limits. This has worked OK for state governments, as well as for the presidency. Could we be any worse off?
Larry Stanley
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Ambode Promises Upgrade Of Badagry Demonstration Farm
…Project To Boost State Agro Tourism, Food Security Drive Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode at the weekend expressed the readiness of his administration to upgrade the Songhai Model Farm in Avia-Igborosun, Badagry, with a pledge to transform the project and use it to boost the Agro Tourism and food security drive of the State Government. The project, which is sitting on a massive 167 hectares of land with additional available land for other projects, was copied from Songhai in Republic of Benin under the Agric-Yes initiative of the Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture.
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Pulaski County officials added some finishing touches to the newly revamped 60-page policy manual that applies to the county's approximately 1,250 employees. On Tuesday, the Quorum Court's agenda committee approved the updated personnel policy, which has been in the works since April.
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This charming two-story Key West home on five-plus acres is gorgeous! The perfect property for a lush equestrian lifestyle, home based business, family and entertaining. Two-stall barn, lit riding arena, two large paddocks, a 40x 60-foot pole barn building perfect for all of your spectacular toys and hobbies. The interior of the home features many designer details. Located on the second floor, are the three secondary bedrooms and coordinating three bathrooms, and home theater. The first floor offers front and back porches with pool and heated spa, living room, formal dining room, designer kitchen with large walk-in pantry and eat in counter bar, office/den, master bedroom and bath. Wood floors throughout, full house generator, three wells. This property includes the fixings with endless opportunities and enjoyment!
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After the Dutch satirical video went viral, a host of countries have been mocking Trump's oft-repeated "America First" statement with tongue-in-cheek videos. Not to forget, a Trump-ish voice-over to go with it.
And now, India shows Trump why it is "amazing at being second."
Sample this:
India is the second-most populated country in the world.
India is the second-most polluted country in the world.
India came second in badminton finals at the Olympics.
There are about two-and-a-half million Indians in America.
And so on.
Also, India deserves a special place because...
The New York cabbie could be Indian.
The 7-Eleven guy could be Indian.
The IBM professional could be Indian.
And certainly, the CEOs of Microsoft and Google are Indian.
"So many Indians. So good."
Are you hearing, President Trump?
March 19 (Reuters) - Alps Electric Co Ltd:
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Hollywood loves to cast illustrious stars as famous historical figures, even though it doesn’t always care if the former necessarily resembles the latter (see, for instance, 2015’s Steve Jobs, in which Michael Fassbender doesn’t look much like the Apple visionary). That’s most definitely not the case with the upcoming biopic Judy, in which Renée Zellweger will step into the legendary shoes of Judy Garland — a role that, as proven by today’s first photo from the production, will benefit from the fact that Zellweger is nearly indistinguishable from the cinematic icon. Inspired by that stunning snapshot’s debut, we’ve compiled a rundown of the finest instances of actors becoming the spitting image of their real-life artist and politician characters.
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PARIS (Reuters) - A French citizen was killed during an attack by suspected jihadists on a restaurant in Burkina Faso's capital, said a statement issued on behalf of French Foreign Affairs minister Jean-Yves Le Drian.
"The minister presented his condolences to the victims of the attack, which included one French national who died at the scene," said the statement. No further details were given regarding the identity of the French victim.
Le Drian had also discussed the situation in Ouagadougou with his Burkina Faso counterpart, the statement said.
At least 18 people were killed and several wounded during the raid on the restaurant in Burkina Faso's capital overnight, although security forces shot dead both attackers and freed people trapped inside the building.
Overland Park Whole Foods will cease operations May 20. The Overland Park Whole Foods location at 7401 W. 91st St. will close May 20 as the company “relocates” its metro area presence to a new 48,200-foot store near UMKC. [Whole Foods sets opening date for KC store — Kansas City Business Journal]
Shawnee Mission School District, city of Shawnee among county’s certified green partners. The Shawnee Mission School District and the city of Shawnee were two fo the biggest local organizations to be named to Johnson County’s list of R5 Certified Green Partners, recognizing their efforts in waste diversion, recycling and composting. The Growing Futures Early Education Center and InterUrban Lofts, both in downtown Overland Park, also made the list.
Allo, a fiber optic company laying cable in Lincoln, is out thousands of dollars after someone stole one of their trailers.
Lincoln Police say it happened sometime between August 8th and 11th. They say the trailer was taken from a construction site near Waterford Estates, that's Northeast of 84th and O.
$5,000 of cable were aboard the trailer, along with more than $700 of interduct. Police say this is the third trailer that's been taken from Allo this year.
President Donald Trump is pushing back against weekend protesters who are demanding to see his tax returns.
Thousands of sign-waving, chanting protesters marched Saturday through streets across America.
"I just hope that he turns on the news today, that he listens to the radio, that he logs into Twitter, and he sees that we're here," The Detroit Free Press quoted Mesa resident Jenna McAllister, who established the Facebook event for the march.
Trump, however, didn't take the protests lying down.
"I did what was an almost an impossible thing to do for a Republican–easily won the Electoral College! Now Tax Returns are brought up again?" Trump tweeted Sunday.
He went on to dismiss the rallies, saying they were clearly organized.
"Someone should look into who paid for the small organized rallies yesterday," he tweeted. "The election is over."
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Former Iowa State coach Kevin Jackson has been hired by USA Wrestling. The governing body announced Wednesday that Jackson will be a developmental coach for the men’s freestyle team.
Jackson was an Olympic champion at the Barcelona Olympics in 1992, and he also won two world titles. Jackson later served as the national freestyle coach from 2000-2008, helping Cael Sanderson and Henry Cejudo take home Olympic gold medals.
Jackson was let go by Iowa State at the end of last season after the Cyclones lost their last 10 dual meets. Jackson will work alongside national team coach Bill Zadick.
The MOViN 92.5 Street Team headed to our next-door neighbors at the Bellevue Chevron. Those who came by the tent were given FREE Hi-Chews and MOViN 92.5 CD’s! Additionally, everyone got a chance to spin the prize wheel and win free swag such as Pop Sockets, Headphone, Blu-Ray Movies and more! Thanks for stopping by and if you took a photo you can find that here.
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The world’s longest commercial flight will be launched in October.
Passengers will fly non-stop between New York and Singapore.
They will cover a distance of around 9,500 miles on the Singapore Airlines route.
New Airbus A35-900ULR aircraft will be used for the flights lasting up to 18 hours and 45 minutes.
They will be configured with 94 premium economy seats and 67 business class seats.
The existing longest passenger flight is operated by Qatar Airways between Doha and Auckland, at 9,025 miles.
Singapore Airlines served the Singapore-New York route until 2013 when it suspended flights due to high fuel costs.
The A35-900ULR offers better fuel efficiency and is designed to offer a more comfortable travelling environment with higher ceilings, larger windows, a wider body and lighting that reduces jetlag.
The UK’s longest non-stop route is the 9,009-mile Qantas service between London and Perth, which launched in March.
(MIAMI HERALD) — When two security dogs reacted to a suspicious crate before an Art Miami tent opening early Saturday morning, Miami police officers briefly shut down the area for a few hours to investigate the possible threat.
But when they opened up the offending crate, officers found something else instead: a punky portrait of Hillary Clinton in a studded jacket and shaggy pink haircut, in a neon picture frame to match.
Fair director Nick Korniloff said that the two dogs reacted to the crate during a pre-show check shortly after 8 a.m., prompting organizers to clear the site. Both the Art Miami tent and a tent for Context, connected by a tunnel, were closed off. The package was then searched and the painting of the former Democratic presidential candidate was found inside.
STOCKHOLM: A man arrested at a Swedish airport for allegedly trying to travel with suspected explosive material was released on Friday (Oct 6) due to no evidence of a crime, authorities said.
The man was passing through security control on Thursday morning at Landvetter Airport in the western city of Gothenburg when the screening showed "something explosive", police spokesman Peter Adlersson earlier told AFP.
"An analysis of the suspicious materials have been made ... and the man is no longer suspected of a crime," the public prosecutor's office said in a statement, without specifying what exactly the man was carrying.
Authorities have not disclosed the man's identity but the Swedish daily Goteborgs-Posten said he is a German citizen.
He had been arrested on suspicion of "attempted public destruction", the public prosecutor's office said.
Special tank allows scientists to churn up category 5 hurricane force storms
Model beach houses take a beating as scientists at the University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine & Atmospheric Science crank up a one-of-a-kind hurricane simulation tank at the school. Scientist Ben Kirtman, the Director of the Cooperative Institute of Marine & Atmospheric Studies explains how creating Cat 5 force winds and waves in the giant tank help with making predications and future forecasts that help save lives.
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BERLIN — German authorities say they have deported 69 Afghans whose asylum requests were rejected back to their home country.
A plane carrying the men from Munich to Kabul landed in the Afghan capital early Wednesday. It was one of the largest collective deportation flights yet organized by Germany, which has vowed to step up the removal of people who don’t have a right to remain in the country.
The state interior minister of Bavaria, where 51 of the men had been living, welcomed the deportation flight.
Joachim Herrmann noted that unlimited deportations to Afghanistan had recently been approved by Germany’s federal authorities. In recent years deportations to Afghanistan were limited to people with criminal convictions.
While at Origins 2018, Grant and I were able to sit down with several designers and board game publishers for quick video interviews covering their new and upcoming games. We really appreciated their time and willingness to do these videos and hope that you find them enjoyable.
Mark Holt Walker discusses Platoon Commander Deluxe: Kursk from Flying Pig Games.
David Heath discusses everything on the docket from Lock ‘n Load Publishing.
Developer Wendell Albright discusses Nevsky: Teutons and Rus in Collision, 1240-1242 from GMT Games currently on the P500.
Hermann Luttmann discusses his newest design Crowbar! The Rangers at Pointe Du Hoc from Flying Pig Games coming to Kickstarter this summer.
Wood County officials are looking for a male who went missing on Lake Fork this weekend.
Texas Parks and Wildlife Game Warden, Kurt Kelley, confirms with KLTV that the man was reported missing to them Sunday around 4:45 p.m.
Wood County Game Wardens searched the area until sundown. The search has resumed this morning on FM 514 in Yantis, on Lake Fork.
Texas Game Warden for Smith County, Quint Balkcom is assisting in the recovery effort.
Balkcom tells KLTV that it is believed that the man fell out of his boat yesterday afternoon. The boat was discovered in a cove this morning, upright. The man's personal items were found inside the watercraft.
Balkcom says this is the second boating recovery effort this month.
KLTV has a crew headed to the recovery scene and will continue to bring you updates as we learn more.
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Benedict XVI, who resigned as pontiff in 2013, has celebrated his 90th birthday with a mug of beer and the company of visitors from his native Bavaria in Germany.
Photos by the Vatican newspaper L'Osservatore Romano of the celebration showed Benedict sipping a beer. His brother, Monsignor Georg Ratzinger, also joined the party and enjoyed a beer.
While 125-year old English football club Dulwich Hamlet should be enjoying a successful season on the pitch, instead they are trying to stop their identity being removed.
The club's property developer owners kicked them out of their historic home last week, then served papers to say they were no longer entitled to use their own name.
It is a warning to other bigger clubs in England and beyond about the intentions of owners.
Al Jazeera's Lee Wellings reports from Dulwich, London.
The Netherlands led the way with a score of 57.3, the fastest growth its factories have achieved in more than five years, closely followed by Austria with a PMI of 56.3, then Germany at 55.6, a three-year high.
Greek manufacturing output is falling with a PMI of 49.3, but that is still its best score in four months.
“Eurozone manufacturers are entering 2017 on a strong footing, having ended 2016 with a surge in production,” said Chris Williamson, chief business economist at IHS Markit. “Policymakers will be doubly-pleased to see the manufacturing sector’s improved outlook being accompanied by rising price pressures
“To put the PMI data into perspective, the five-and-a-half-year high reached in December is broadly consistent with factory output growing at an impressive annual rate of approximately 4pc.”
Employment also increased at the fastest pace for more than five years as firms translate increased orders and rising output into hiring.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A family is looking for a new place to live after a fire in Northwest Albuquerque.
AFD says they responded to the blaze at a two-story home near Paseo del Norte and University.
The second story partially collapsed.
Four adults and three children safely evacuated in time.
No one is hurt, including the family’s two dogs who were found safe.
AFD says it was caused by an accidental fire in the backyard.
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Police have identified the remains of a woman found along a set of railroad tracks near 1600 S. State last week. Provo police said Monday that the woman has been identified as Elisabeth Blanco, 38. Foul play is not suspected, according to police.
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Insiders are suggesting that a NAFTA deal could be done within days with new rules on North American components for autos as a key factor.
Dutch police shoot man reportedly waving ax on balcony
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Dutch police shot and wounded a Syrian man Wednesday who attacked officers trying to arrest him after alarmed neighbors reported that he was standing on an apartment balcony waving an ax and shouting "Allahu akbar."
In a statement, police said the shooting happened in Schiedam near the port city of Rotterdam when police tried unsuccessfully to calm the 26-year-old man. When an arrest team entered the apartment, the man attacked them and stabbed a police dog, which later died of its injuries.
Schiedam Mayor Cor Lamers issued a statement saying that the suspect was a Syrian who had been living with his father in Schiedam since last year.
"The man was known to several help organizations but this was an escalation we had not seen coming," Lamers said.
The confrontation came a day after a man in Belgium attacked and killed two female police officers and fatally shot a passer-by.
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 3' game
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Louisiana Lottery's "Pick 3" game were:
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Four people were injured when two cars collided across from the Choctaw Casino Resort in Durant. (KTEN)
Four people were injured when two cars collided across from the Choctaw Casino Resort in Durant. (KTEN)
DURANT, Okla. -- If you were held up in traffic on U.S. 69/75 near Durant, late Monday afternoon, here's why:
An elderly female motorist who had been reported as a reckless driver collided with another vehicle across from the Choctaw Casino Resort at the intersection of Choctaw Road.
A woman and two children were in the other car, and one of those youngsters was hurt badly enough to be airlifted to a hospital for treatment.
The other child and the two drivers were taken by ambulance to AllianceHealth Durant. No names or conditions were provided.
Investigators believe the elderly woman may have suffered a medical issue before the crash.
Court rules Daily Telegraph's allegations 'too vague' in Rush case The West Australian
Geoffrey Rush is suing for defamation after sexual assault claims were published about him.
Mississippi State landed 4-star Louisiana Gatorade Player of the Year Keytaon Thompson in the 2017 signing class, but with only two scholarship quarterbacks on the roster, Dan Mullen is looking to add an elite signal caller in the 2018 recruiting cycle. 4-star Texas QB Jalen Mayden released his top 5 schools last week, but has since narrowed his list down to three: Mississippi State, Louisville, and Tennessee, according to Rivals recruiting analyst Woody Wommack.
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Crews from both the Columbia Fire Department and the Irmo Fire Department worked to put out a fire at The Views apartments on Longcreek Drive.
No injuries have been reported and both crews extinguished the fire by hitting hotspots and venting.
Firefighters say two dogs were rescued from the fire.
The cause of the fires is still being investigated. It is unclear how many units were damaged.
The residents of nine apartments were displaced due to the fire.
FINAL UPDATE:cause fire under investigation by RC Fire Marshal 9 occupied apts will have displaced residents #scnews #sctwitter https://t.co/N9Nowc6K2M — Columbia Fire (@ColaFire) April 17, 2017
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Morgan Stanley named Mike Wilson, chief investment officer, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, to take on the additional position of chief U.S. equity strategist, replacing Adam Parker.
Parker is joining hedge fund Eminence Capital as director of quantitative strategy, according to a person familiar with the matter. Parker had also served as the director of quantitative research while at Morgan Stanley.
Morgan Stanley said Wilson's role will be expanded to include Parker's responsibilities, as well as serving as chief investment officer of institutional securities.
Wilson joined Morgan Stanley in 1989 as an investment banker and held various positions, including head of content distribution. In 2012, he was appointed chief investment officer of wealth management.
Parker could not be reached immediately for comment.
Reuters contributed to this story
Dec 11(Reuters) - Jiangsu Huasheng Tianlong Photoelectric Co Ltd
* Says it plans to name Zhongxingcai Guanghua Certified Public Accountants LLP as corporate auditor for 2017
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/qvYFGW
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
New construction colonial across form private golf club. This a proposed front elevation for the location. Builder will also consider custom plans by a potential buyer. Home includes 15 rooms, five bedrooms, five full baths with two car garage. There is striking views of the gold course across the street for the weekend golfer. The interior will have cutting edge design including maple kitchen with marble counter top, glass backsplash, wide board gray hardwood, Sub Zero/wolf appliance package, shiplap, and cottage moulding design.
The Irish National School Teachers Organisation is calling for newly-qualified teachers to be paid the same as their more experienced colleagues.
The INTO's annual conference got underway in Belfast earlier today and education minister Richard Bruton is due to address delegates there tomorrow.
The union's outgoing president Rosena Jordan said she believes that all teachers deserve a pay rise.
Speaking from Belfast, she said the government cannot continue to skimp on education.
“It's not a huge amount of money. I know it’s right across the public service but in the scheme of things, where money can be found for plenty of other things, it really is a question of priorities for the government.
“We do have what appears to be a bottomless pit in relation to the health service and that is hugely important for all of our citizens but you still have to ensure everyone gets a fair crack of the whip in relation to education.”
It isn't just the unknowns up on the famous Apollo stage - Celebrities will appear in each episode to show everyone how it's done
March 31 Aroundtown Property Holdings PLC:
* Rental and operating income for FY 2016 at 274 million euros ($292.50 million), up 119 pct YOY
* 2016 EBITDA amounted to 1,109 million euros, compared to 1,041 million euros in 2015
* FY net profit at 901 million euros
* Updating dividend policy to 65 pct distribution of FFO I per share, effective for 2016 results, resulting in a dividend payout of 0.163 euro, up 220 pct from 2015
* EPRA NAV at 3.9 billion euros as of year-end 2016, an increase of 42 pct from 2.7 billion euros in december 2015
* Total assets amount to 8.1 billion euros at the end of 2016, up 82 pct from 4.4 billion euros in the end of 2015
* December 2016 EPRA NAV per share at 4.9 euros, up from 3.7 euros in December 2015 Source text: bit.ly/2ohAfQe Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9368 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
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HOUSTON - The first day of Spring is 'a blooming' and it's time to bask in the sun, watch the grass grow and oh, yeah -- allergies.
Seems like a blanket of poisonous pollen is covering just about everything these days. Cars, the ground and what we don't see. The force field of pollen surrounding our bodies.
The trees are attacking us! Oak pollen is up twice as much as last year.
Of course, we could simply wash the car, keep the windows at the house in the down position or jump in the bath as soon as we get home, but where's the fun in that and will it really ease the suffering?
Dr. Dat Tran has developed a spray that puts small doses of the pollen that ails you straight into your system with hopes of growing an immunity and causing allergy symptoms to disappear forever.
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Hundreds of homes in the New Zealand city of Christchurch have been evacuated as wildfires threaten some suburbs.
Selwyn Mayor Sam Broughton tells The Associated Press he's planning to declare a state of emergency, as was the mayor of adjacent Christchurch. He says changing winds have made the fires unpredictable.
Displaced residents are staying at evacuation centres or with relatives.
A helicopter pilot died in a crash Tuesday while fighting the blaze.
Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso waits for U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin (not seen) before a bilateral meeting, during a G7 for Financial ministers, in the southern Italian city of Bari, Italy, in this file photo dated May 12, 2017.
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso said on Tuesday that strong housing investment was the main driver of economic growth in the second quarter, while capital spending also contributed to growth.
Speaking after a cabinet meeting, Aso also told reporters that capital expenditure could grow further as machinery orders remain at high levels.
The government said on Monday second-quarter gross domestic product (GDP) expanded at the fastest pace in more than two years as consumer and company spending picked up.
President Trump is hosting French President Emmanuel Macron for a state visit this week. The two leaders are holding a news conference ahead of Tuesday night's state dinner. Watch their remarks live.
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It's important to practice what to do during a tornado, at home and at school.
It's only a drill, but an important one. For first grade Teacher Kristen Cashman practice makes perfect for these six and seven-year-olds.
Over at Highland Elementary in Waterloo, students practice for for a tornado about three or four times a year. But before they even go through it, they talk about the the importance of the drill first. And that includes talking to them about their tornado plan at home too.
These students head to rooms with no windows and a strong door, covering their heads.
They do this until the 'all clear' is given.
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March 30 Nippon View Hotel Co Ltd :
* Says co plans to sign a syndicated loan contract for 5 billion yen, with Mizuho Bank as the arranger, on March 31
* Says the commitment period from May 1 to April 27, 2018
* Says the valid period for the contract is from May 1 to April 30, 2024
Source text in Japanese: goo.gl/UFZ2wr
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
Trent Development is seeking a PILOT tax break for a planned apartment complex on Highway 58. The Flats at 58 is a project costing over $17 million across from Linda's Produce and just up from Central High School.
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Medals to the first 3000 finishers. There will also be lucky draw prizes and cash prizes to category winners of the 21.1km & 10km.
Starting times: 22.6km, 11.2km & 6km: 7am.
Pre-entries, at Total Sports Grove Mall, from 9am – 3pm, or online, at www.enteronline.co.za, until 12 April 2017. You can also enter at the venue, on the day from 5:00am.
Walkers and wheelchair users are welcome.
Details Date Event Type Area 17 April 2017 Road Run, Walk Gauteng Distance Venue Cost 11-14km, 22-41km, 6-9km Lynnridge Mall - c/o Jacobson & Lynwood Roads 21.56km: R80; 10.76km: R60; 6km: R40; temporary license: R30 Contact Details Daan du Toit | 082 572 4169 | daandutoit@telkomsa.net, Paul Kirby | 082 200 4219
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Audiobooks.com created this custom playlist of books from, about or set in Texas. 1. The Last Sheriff in Texas: A True Tale of Violence and the Vote by James P. McCollom, narrated by Jeffrey Brick. The Last Sheriff in Texas is a riveting narrative about the postwar American landscape, an era grappling with the same issues we continue to face today. Debate over excessive force in law enforcement, Anglo-Mexican relations, gun control, the influence of the media, urban-rural conflict, the power of the oil industry, mistrust of politicians and the political process?all have surprising historical precedence in the story of sheriff Vail Ennis and his close friend Johnny Barnhart.
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CANBERRA, Australia (AP) - Aspiring Australian citizens will have to make a pledge to share Australian values under laws being introduced to Parliament.
Immigration and Border Protection Minister Peter Dutton said on Thursday that citizenship laws had to be reinforced to maintain public support for immigration and the value of citizenship in “an increasingly challenging national security environment and complex global security situation.”
The bill does not spell out what Australian values are and critics of the proposal argue it would be difficult to get Australians to agree on what values they share.
The bill would also raise the bar on English-language skills for prospective citizens and extends the time that an applicant must be an Australian permanent resident from one to four years.
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Award-winning singers pay tribute to Ella Fitzgerald and Mel Tormé, two of the greatest jazz improvisers of the 20th century. Backed by a trio of outstanding musicians, vocalists Ellen Winters and Johnny Rodgers interpret the distinctive styles of Fitzgerald and Tormé, indisputable superstars of the jazz genre. Fresh from sold-out appearances in Chicago, Winters and Rodgers have captured the artistry and essence of the incomparable Ella and Mel. The Chicago Tribune described their performances as “high-flying vocal pyrotechnics” and praised their talents, both individually and collectively. Dramatic ballads, blazing scat, and incredibly complex vocal duets – do not miss this show!
Price: Adult – $21 Senior (60+), Student, and Military Personnel – $18 Groups of 15 or more – $16 Evenings at 8 PM, Sunday Matinee at 3 PM Online sales close 1 hour prior to performance. Tickets may be purchased at Box Office window until showtime.
Event time: 2pm & 8pm
Don’t miss Decades—over 50 years of musical hits from some of the best tribute artists anywhere! Performing at The Northern Lights Theater inside Potawatomi Hotel & Casino in downtown Milwaukee.
Price: $35
It's probably not the best example for harried taxpayers that the president of the United States still refuses to release his tax returns. We'll leave it to others to speculate on just why President Trump refuses to do so, but we trust his 2016 taxes were submitted by today, Tax Day.
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Two Texas youth prison guards are accused of choking a teenager in custody until he became unconscious and asking him if he was "ready to go sleep."
Court documents released Friday also accuse a third correctional officer at the same state-run juvenile lockup in North Texas of walking up to another teenager and punching him in the head and body four times with a closed fist.
All three were arrested this week and charged with official oppression as part of a state investigation into the troubled Texas Juvenile Justice Department. Since last year, at least nine Texas juvenile correctional officers have been arrested on abuse or misconduct charges.
It was not immediately clear Friday whether the latest correctional officers arrested had been arraigned or entered a plea.
WASHINGTON — Attorney General Jeff Sessions says President Donald Trump hasn't apologized for publicly criticizing him on Twitter last month but that "he has a right to scold his Cabinet members if he's not happy with them."
Asked on NBC's "Today Show" if Trump has apologized, Sessions said he had not. He said Trump "was quite frank about his concerns" and had expressed them. Trump repeatedly criticized Sessions for recusing himself from a federal investigation into Russian interference, once tweeting that Sessions was "very weak."
Sessions is meeting with Trump and FBI leaders Monday about racial violence in Charlottesville, Virginia. On CBS's "This Morning," Sessions said his relationship with Trump is now "considerably better" and he looks forward to the meeting.
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No matter the weather outside, The Maritime Aquarium is guaranteeing a snowy forecast inside the popular family attraction, thanks to a special snow machine that will produce an hourly flurry each day in December.
Every hour, on the hour, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., snow will fall from the ceiling of Newman’s Own Hall (where the seals are). The squall will last for 5 minutes but, through unique technology, evaporate before hitting the floor, so no shoveling will be required.
“Here’s the chance to enjoy a pretty snowfall to help get you into the holiday spirit, but a snowfall that will be inside, where it’s warm!” said Dave Sigworth, the Aquarium’s spokesman.
“Flurry Zone! An Indoor Snow Experience” will be free with Aquarium admission.
Walmart is officially launching voice shopping this week with the Google Home speaker and new Google Home Mini device.
The Google Home Mini is a voice activated speaker that lets you access news, sports and weather just by speaking and costs $49. It is available for preorder for shipping later this month. The regular Google Home speaker is now available and costs $129.
Customers can order from hundreds of thousands of items from Walmart by using their voice and linked to their Walmart shopping account.
Any customer who buys a Google Home or Google Home Mini from Walmart will receive up to $25 off a Walmart order when they link their Walmart account to Google Express. By linking their accounts, customers save time and money by receiving recommendations based on their previous purchases made in Walmart stores and on Walmart.com.
The Google Home Mini device must be activated between Oct. 4, 2017, and Jan. 15, 2018, to qualify.
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BERLIN German unemployment fell by more than expected in March, data from the Federal Labour Office showed on Friday, signalling that the robust labour market will continue to be the foundation for growth in Europe's largest economy.
The seasonally adjusted jobless total fell by 30,000 to 2.556 million, the Labour Office said. That was more than the predicted fall of 10,000 in a Reuters poll.
The adjusted unemployment rate fell to 5.8 percent from 5.9 percent in February, reaching the lowest level since German reunification in 1990.
"The labour market remains favourable," Detlef Scheele, head of the Federal Labour Office, said in a statement. "The number of unemployed fell significantly with the onset of spring, and employment growth continues unabated."
(Writing by Joseph Nasr; Editing by Paul Carrel)
BUDAPEST, Aug 15 (Reuters) - Hungarian agricultural producer prices rose by an annual 2.5 percent in June following a 4.5 percent increase in May, the Central Statistics Office (KSH) said on Tuesday.
Vegetable, fruit and cereals prices fell by 3.1 percent from the previous year in June, while livestock and related product prices rose by 12.7 percent year-on-year.
In the first half of 2017, agricultural producer prices were up by 2.1 percent year-on-year. (Reporting by Gergely Szakacs)
LAHORE - The Lahore Transport Company imposed fine on 3813 public service vehicles during two weeks of February for not having fitness certificates, its spokesperson said yesterday.
Another 246 public transport vehicles had been impounded in various police stations located at Wahdat Road, Factory Area, Chowki Raja Market, Shafiqabad, Gari Shahu, Muslim Town, Gulberg on other violations. Company stated that fine imposed on 95 vehicles whereas 973 tickets issued to transport owners without route permits.
LTC CEO Khawaja Haider Latif said that main purpose of the LTC was to impart affordable and safe transport facilities on various urban routes of city. He said it was responsibility of private transport operators to be responsible and ensure that they were observing the existing public transport laws.
Judge 'Concerned' About Unexplained Parts Of Exelco Ch. 11
Law360, Wilmington (October 6, 2017, 8:48 PM EDT) -- Bankrupt diamond cutter and wholesaler Exelco NV and creditor KBC Bank NV agreed Friday to stand pat for now in their Belgian court dispute, as the U.S. bankruptcy judge presiding over the Chapter 11 said he was “concerned” about major information gaps in the case.
During a hearing in Wilmington, Delaware, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Kevin Gross heard arguments that KBC was violating a temporary restraining order through its efforts to force the debtor to liquidate in Belgium. But he voiced concerns that there were things happening...
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - General Oyster Inc
* Says the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE)will move the company's stock to monitoring post on Aug. 14, due to delay in submitting Q1 report for FY 2018
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Luis Manuel Medina, a radio broadcaster, was shot dead while reading the news in the middle of his programme on radio and transmitting live on Facebook. His producer, Leo Martinez, who is also the director at the radio station was also killed. Luis had been broadcasting from their station located in a shopping center in San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic, when unidentified gunmen came in
Chris Bowen, dock manager of Captain John's Fawn Harbor & Marina, tries the slide aboard the new Tarzan Boat on Big Bear Lake on Monday. The new lake attraction will open on May 27. Over the years, Tarzan has been portrayed by a long list of actors, most notably Olympic swimming gold medalist Johnny Weissmuller.
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Most people avoid talking about death and finances but Rachel Langlois, a Financial Expert from Cyprus Credit Union, says it's an important topic to discuss with your family. She shares some tips about how to secure your finances before you pass on and leave a headache to your loved ones to deal with. If you have more questions make sure to stop by a Cyprus Credit Union branch and speak with a representative about securing your finances or visit cypruscu.com
Back in the 1980s there was a classic TV commercial from Maxell audio cassettes. Younger folks won’t remember it, but now they can see the remake on HMF’s website. Instead of a stereo speaker, they have their exhaust system to blast out even better sounds. The Dirt Wheels crew got a kick when watching the video and we give the guys at HMF a thumbs up.
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KENOSHA (WKOW) -- A group of activists is calling on House Speaker Paul Ryan for more transparency.
They came from Michigan to Ryan's office in Kenosha Monday.
They want the speaker to identify any lawmakers who have settled sexual harassment claims using taxpayer money, a figure estimated at $17 million over the past two decades.
"Paul Ryan is the Speaker of the House, Democrat or Republican, we want to know where our money, where our dollars are being spent," Rev. Charles Williams II told WISN.
Ryan's office was closed Monday, but a Ryan spokeswoman says the Speaker has directed the House Committee on Administration to conduct a full review of current process and procedure.
The demonstrators say they're also making the same call to Nancy Pelosi and Democrats.
A new set of challengers face off against The Four, determined to take their coveted seats in front of a panel of industry experts
Officials in a central Italian city have confirmed that a suspect in drive-by shootings against foreigners has been apprehended.
The city of Macerata’s Twitter account says the gunman has been captured about two hours after he began a shooting rampage from a black automobile. Macerata was the scene of a gruesome killing earlier this week of a white Italian woman. The chief suspect in that killing is a Nigerian.
Authorities had warned citizens to stay inside Saturday while the shooter remained at large. The number of victims hasn’t been confirmed.
(WHDH) — Don’t be too disappointed—Tom Brady already has a valentine.
The Patriots quarterback took to Instagram on Tuesday to post a charming message to his favorite girls.
The photo featured Brady with Gisele and daughter Vivian.
He captioned the photo, “My littlest valentine and my numero uno. Happy Valentine’s Day.”
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March 28 Paul Hartmann AG:
* Taking into account negative currency effects, as well as acquisitions and divestments, FY consolidated sales rose by 2.3 percent to 1,986.5 million euros ($2.16 billion)
* FY EBIT climbed by 4.9 percent to 139.1 million euros, while consolidated earnings after taxes improved by 6.3 percent to 90.1 million euros
* Aims to achieve moderate increase in sales and EBIT once again in 2017
* Will propose dividend increase to 7.00 euros per share Source text - bit.ly/2ncbUq0 Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9210 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
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YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – Police are investigating a felonious assault after a man told them he was attacked while sweeping the lot at a gas station on Market Street.
Officers were called about 2:43 a.m. Wednesday to the Shell station where a clerk told them that a man tried to hit him with his car. He said while he was confronting that man, another man showed up and punched him in the back of the head yelling, “Stay away from my cousin!”
At one point, one of the men picked up the victim’s broom and tried to hit him with it. The clerk was able to make it back inside the gas station where he called police.
The victim said the first attacker was driving a black Escape and is described as a 35 to 40-year-old black male, 6 foot 2 inches tall, 210 pounds, with a lazy right eye. The second attacker is described as a 25 to 30-year-old black male, 6 foot tall, 225 pounds, wearing an orange pinstripe hat and driving a maroon Pontiac.
No arrests have made. Police are investigating.
The Golden State Warriors defeated the Trail Blazers 111-104 at Oracle Arena on Monday night, handing Portland their fifth straight loss.
Portland guard Damian Lillard led all scorers with 38 points on 12-for-28 shooting. Rookie center Zach Collins fouled out after setting season highs in points (nine) and rebounds (seven).
The Trail Blazers were without Jusuf Nurkic (right ankle) and Moe Harkless (left quad), who suffered injuries during a loss to the Washington Wizards on Tuesday.
Golden State forward Kevin Durant finished with 28 points, nine rebounds, five assists and three blocks for the Warriors (21-6).
The Trail Blazers (13-12) will play the Miami Heat on Wednesday in their second game during the team's current five-game road trip.
In the video above, watch a recap of Golden State's 111-104 win over the Portland Trail Blazers.
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LOS ANGELES — Shonda Rhimes, the creator of popular television series such as "Scandal" and "Grey's Anatomy," has signed a deal to make new shows for Netflix.
The streaming service announced late Sunday that Rhimes' Shondaland production company is moving to Netflix. Netflix wrote in a news release that Rhimes' shows "Grey's Anatomy," ''Scandal" and "How to Get Away With Murder" would continue to air on ABC.
Rhimes wrote in a statement that she was grateful to the network for giving her career a start, but she was looking forward to expanding her audience and "creative identity" with Netflix.
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× Jerry Nachtigal, spokesman for 3 Missouri governors, dies
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) _ Jerry Nachtigal, a former journalist who became spokesman for three consecutive Missouri governors, has died.
The Miller Funeral Home said Nachtigal died of cancer Sunday in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He was 57.
Nachtigal was Gov. Mel Carnahan’s spokesman in October 2000 when it fell to him to confirm that Carnahan; the governor’s son, Roger; and aide Chris Sifford had died in a plane crash.
Nachtigal also was spokesman for Gov. Roger Wilson, who took office upon Carnahan’s death, and with Wilson’s successor, Gov. Bob Holden.
Before becoming spokesman, Nachtigal spent 18 years with The Associated Press in Kansas City and Springfield, Missouri, and Phoenix. At the time of his death, he was a senior vice president for Citibank in Sioux Falls.
Survivors include his wife, Ann, and three children.
Man kills self, roommate by running car in their garage
TAMARAC, Fla. (AP) — Florida deputies say a man meant to kill himself -- and accidentally killed his roommate and their dog as well -- by running his car in their garage.
Broward Sheriff's spokeswoman Gina Carter told reporters that the first man was found dead with a suicide note in the garage Wednesday morning. They found the bodies of his roommate and dog inside the townhome in Tamarac, also apparently killed by carbon monoxide fumes from the car.
Carter said the deaths of the second man and the dog appeared to be an accident. The men's names have not been released.
Firefighters evacuated the connecting townhomes, but no one else required treatment.
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The owner of a La Ronge restaurant died on Sunday of injuries he sustained during a robbery on Saturday night.
Simon Grant, 64, was found inside his business, Louisiana’s BBQ Restaurant, by RCMP officers who were called to the scene just before 11 p.m. with a report of an armed robbery.
In a statement issued on Monday, RCMP said they believed masked men entered the restaurant, assaulted Grant and left with an undisclosed amount of cash.
Grant was taken to the La Ronge hospital, then airlifted to Royal University Hospital, where he later died.
Police now consider his death to be a homicide.
The RCMP’s northern major crimes unit has taken over the investigation, with help from officers based in Prince Albert and Tisdale, and the Office of the Chief Coroner.
Investigators want to hear from any possible witnesses who may have information about the robbery or may have been in the area on Saturday night.
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HANFORD, WA - Five workers had to be checked out after reporting vapor odors at the "A" Tank Farm on Tuesday. Three of those workers experienced symptoms, and three other workers reported odors but refused medical checks.
The workers reported the odors near a new water and air service building, this is an area that doesn't require the use of a supplied air respirator. Employees left the area after the reports.
After the exposures, Attorney General Bob Ferguson released this statement saying, "Today's reports of tank vapor exposures are yet another illustration of why i filed a lawsuit against the federal government to protect Washington workers at Hanford. The federal government should stop resisting our lawsuit, acknowledge the seriousness of this problem, and focus on protecting workers."
AKRON, Ohio — Tre’Shaun Fletcher had 23 points, nine rebounds and five assists, Jaelan Sanford added 18, seven, and five, and Toledo beat Akron 55-36 on Saturday.
Fletcher and Sanford each hit three 3-pointers for Toledo (16-7, 8-2 Mid-American Conference), which had its season-high seven-game winning streak snapped on Tuesday against Ball State. Fletcher is the lone player in the MAC’s top 10 for points, rebounds and assists at 18.6 points (second), 8.5 rebounds (third) and 4.2 assists (fourth).
The Rockets, who have won seven of their last eight away from Savage Arena, lead the MAC’s West Division and Buffalo sits atop the East.
Toledo opened the second half on a 20-9 run — with eight points by Sanford — for a 19-point advantage.
Daniel Utomi led Akron (10-12, 3-7) with 17 points. Virshon Cotton chipped in 12 and Jimond Ivey scored 10. The Zips were 2 of 7 from the free-throw line.
Thursday’s Impact Wrestling episode, the latest reboot for the company with Austin Aries returning to win the Impact World Heavyweight Title from Eli Drake, drew 319,000 viewers. This is up from last week’s 310,000 viewers for the Genesis edition of the show and the best number going back to August 17th, 2017.
Impact ranked #136 on the Cable Top 150 this week. Last week’s show ranked #138.
The NBA topped the night with two games that drew more than 2.7 million viewers combined.
Below is our 2018 Impact Viewership Tracker:
January 4th Episode: 309,000 viewers
January 11th Episode: 276,000 viewers
January 18th Episode: 309,000 viewers
January 25th Episode: 310,000 viewers (Genesis edition)
February 1st Episode: 319,000 viewers (Reboot)
February 8th Episode:
2017 Total: 16.147 million viewers
2017 Average: 311,000 viewers per episode
BIG RAPIDS — It was a day of celebration for the Big Rapids ice hockey team, which held its awards banquet this week at Big Rapids High School. […]
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The youngster, from Rothesay, was reported missing at 6.25am last Monday.
Her body was discovered at around 9am after officers searched the site of a former hotel.
Gran Angela King had earlier launched an appeal to find Alesha, writing on Facebook: "Alesha has gone missing from our house please help look for her [sic]", accompanied by a picture of the youngster.
Friends and family flooded social media to pay tribute to the tragic youngster.
Valdosta – The Annual James Eunice Legacy Blood Drive will be held Wednesday, Dec. 13 from 12 p.m.-6 p.m. at Crosspointe Church Fellowship Center, 4200 North Valdosta Road.
All presenting donors will receive a Red Cross T-Shirt while supplies last.
Registration can be done online at redcrossblood.org using sponsor code “Eunice.”
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The Champions League semifinals continue on Wednesday when Bayern Munich hosts Real Madrid in the first leg from Allianz Arena in Germany.
Here's how you can watch the match, what's on the line and our prediction:
How to watch
When: Wednesday at 2:45 p.m. ET
TV: FS1
Stream: fuboTV (Try for free)
Follow: CBS Sports App
What's at stake?
An advantage ahead of the second leg next week. Bayern is hoping for a win and obviously not letting Real score, but a 3-1 win would be ideal if Real are to score. A draw with goals would feel like a defeat for the Germans. As for Real Madrid, it goes without saying a win would be perfect. But they'd take a draw with goals. Even losing 3-2, they'd feel good. A draw or better, and Real is the clear-cut favorite moving forward.
Prediction
Bayern gets the narrow victory thanks to a header from Robert Lewandowski, but a crucial Gareth Bale away goal leaves the tie open entering the second leg.
Bayern Munich 2, Real Madrid 1.
Bhubaneswar: Three wagons of a goods train derailed at the Marshalling Yard of Khurda Road station near the State capital in the wee hour of today, informed an East Coast Railway (ECoR) official.
The incident happened at around 4.00 AM while the goods train travelling from Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh approached the Marshalling Yard. The train was scheduled to reach Talcher station in Odisha.
No one has been injured in the accident. The 15th, 16th and 17th wagons from the rear side of the train got affected in the mishap, informed an official.
The safety officers of engineering and mechanical branches rushed to the site and the track was restored at around 6.00 AM.
Normal train services on the line were not affected as the incident happened inside the yard, the official added.
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AN HISTORIC steam train will be passing through Portsmouth later this week.
On Saturday, June 2, The Cathedrals Express will take nearly 300 passengers on a day trip from London Victoria to Portsmouth Harbour.
The train will be hauled by Black Five steam locomotive 45212.
From there, the train will then pick up over 150 passengers from Portsmouth and Southsea station for an afternoon tour to Salisbury.
The train will be in Portsmouth Harbour from 11.48-11.54am, and at Portsmouth and Southsea from 1.32-1.40pm.
This is the first time that a steam train has visited the city since September 2011.
Prices for the trip range from £109-£269 per person.
For more information call Steam Dreams on 01483 209888.
Police are on the lookout for a 21-year-old youth who reportedly strangled his wife to death in their house in Sulur on the outskirts today.
Abdul Nazar of Assam and Indu from Kumbakonam in Tamil Nadu had recently joined a spinning mill near Sulur, claiming to be husband and wife and were staying in the mills quarters, police said.
The neighbours noticed Indu hanging dead from the fan by her dupatta and immediately informed police, who rushed to the spot and sent the body for autopsy, they said.
As Nazar was missing from the house and area, police suspect this could be his handiwork and are investigating the reason for the murder and whether they were married or only living together.
The Contemporary Arts Center has postponed the popular fall art stroll Art For Arts' Sake that had been scheduled for Saturday Oct. 7, because of the impending threat of Tropical Storm Nate. A new date will be announced early next week.
The CAC will remain closed until Monday (Oct. 9).
Wheeler was named a finalist for the Mark Messier Leadership Award on Tuesday.
Wheeler is up against the Golden Knights' Deryk Engelland and the Flyers' Wayne Simmonds. The award is given "to the NHL player who exemplifies great leadership qualities to his team on and off the ice during the regular season and who plays a leading role in his community growing the game of hockey." According to a release from the team, Wheeler's off-ice contributions include being an ambassador for the True North Youth Foundation; a role that includes a variety of programs in which the center is interacting and engaging with young hockey players throughout the Winnipeg area.
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For some sides, they've been blessed with countless men of brilliance, while others are still searching for their prized piece of magic.
It often, not always, translates into premierships.
Going off this medal count, it's no wonder some trophy cabinets are fuller than others.
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NEW DELHI: A day after he was slammed by the Congress party for rejecting the impeachment motion against the Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra, Rajya Sabha chairman Venkaiah Naidu on Tuesday said his decision was "timely and not a hasty one" and came after over a month of due diligence.
YEREVAN, MARCH 20, ARMENPRESS. The four-day sitting of the Armenian parliament has kicked off.
The agenda of the sitting includes the election of a president for the Constitutional Court.
Earlier Speaker Babloyan nominated Hrayr Tovmasyan to the position. Tovmasyan, an ex-justice minister, was earlier elected to serve as a member of the Constitutional Court on March 2.
English –translator/editor: Stepan Kocharyan
Axios made a splash in Hollywood with a reception at the mansion of pollster Frank Luntz and another hosted by director Rob Reiner and his wife.
BERLIN (AP) — Germany's unemployment rate slid to 5.1 percent in May as the labor market benefited from a traditional spring pickup and the country's robust economic performance.
The Federal Labor Agency said Wednesday that the unadjusted jobless rate — the headline figure in Germany — was down from 5.3 percent in April, with 2.315 million people registered as unemployed. That is 68,000 fewer than the previous month, and 182,000 lower than a year earlier.
In seasonally adjusted terms, the unemployment rate dipped to 5.2 from 5.3 percent, with 11,000 fewer people out of work than in April. That was marginally better than economists' forecast that the rate would remain static.
The German economy, Europe's biggest, has grown for 15 consecutive quarters.
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An ambulance has been called to an accident involving a car and a pedestrian this morning.
Police were called to the incident on Buckwell Street just off of Vauxhall Street at around 9am.
A Ford Mondeo is said to have collided with a pedestrian, and an ambulance has been requested.
More to follow - see our breaking news blog for updates.
OTTAWA — Former Conservative prime minister Stephen Harper says he was aware of sexual assault allegations against a Conservative candidate in the 2015 federal election.
But Harper says his understanding was that the matter involving Rick Dykstra had been investigated by the police and closed a year earlier.
In a statement posted on Twitter Friday night, Harper says given his understanding of the situation at the time, he did not believe he could justify removing Dykstra from the ballot.
The allegations concern a 2014 incident involving Dykstra, who was then a Conservative member of Parliament, and a staff member on Parliament Hill. They were reported in Maclean's magazine earlier this week.
They have not been tested in court nor independently confirmed by The Canadian Press, and Dykstra has denied them.
Workers at the world's largest copper mine in Chile are digging in for a long strike, emboldened by new labour laws that are likely to result in tough wage negotiations in the industry in 2017 in one of Latin America's most free-market economies. The 2,500-member union at BHP Billiton's Escondida mine has been on strike since Thursday.
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CENTER POINT, Ala. (WIAT) — According to Jack Self with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, two suspects burglarized Lee’s Pawn Shop on February 12. Eight firearms were reported stolen to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is offering a reward in the amount of up to $2,500, which will be matched by the National Shooting Sports Foundation for a total reward of up to $5,000.
Anyone with information about this crime should call 1-800-283-4867 or the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office at 205-325-1450.
FILE - In this Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017, file photo, white nationalist demonstrators walk into the entrance of Lee Park surrounded by counter demonstrators in Charlottesville, Va. People are using social media to identify and shame white nationalists who attended this past weekend’s gathering in Charlottesville. At least one person has reportedly been fired as a result, showing that the power of angry online mobs can go both ways. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)
The Savannah-Chatham Metro Police Department says there is no active shooter at Candler Hospital.
According to the police, officers are dealing with a disorderly person but the issue is not a threat to the public.
Police reiterated that no shots have been fired.
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NEW YORK (AP) - Police say a man has been shot in the ankle near the Barclays Center in New York City after an argument.
Police say the shooting happened around 2:30 p.m. Wednesday outside a shopping center across the street from the Brooklyn arena, where the NBA's Brooklyn Nets and the NHL's New York Islanders play and the site of concerts and other events.
Police were searching for two men involved in the altercation. No one else was injured.
The victim was taken to a nearby hospital in stable condition.
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Amakhosi fans are not happy that their coach is hanging around with the Brazilians' contestants
And then there's the Sundowns fans not happy that Komphela is spoiling their competition with his presence.
Here's what the fans stated on Twitter - all in the name of fun. As one fan stated, Komphela does look happier at Masandawana.
Coach Steve chatting football with our lovely 2017 Miss Sundowns contestants. pic.twitter.com/T2YM4cS0lC — Mamelodi Sundowns FC (@Masandawana) October 3, 2017
he even looks happier pic.twitter.com/Qrtz0O7DUT — lethabo more (@lethabo_more) October 3, 2017
If you cannot beat them, join them @Masandawana — Phumlani Khumalo (@Phumlanik2) October 3, 2017
Now that we cant stop making distasteful references to beating 'druglords' I think its time to remember Andres Escobar, shot dead by drug cartels after he scored an own goal in 1994 World Cup leading to Colombia's exit. He was just 27 years old #ENGCOL pic.twitter.com/jr8EDAsu18
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SPRINGFIELD -- Police say a Springfield charter school principal who killed himself Thursday is under investigation for sexual misconduct allegations involving a minor.
The Register-Guard reports Michael Fisher was placed on leave from the Academy of Arts and Academics Wednesday, prompting an hour-long lockdown at the school.
Springfield Police Lt. Scott McKee said Friday the lockdown was a result of Fisher attempting to buy a gun at a nearby pawn shop.
Police say Fisher was found dead Thursday by his wife in the garage of their home. Police say he did not die by firearm.
Fisher had been principal at the charter school since 2005.
The investigation is ongoing.
McKee says the female victim, who is now an adult, lives out of state and recently came forward with the allegations.
Israeli Air Force jets carried out hundreds of bombing missions against Islamic State targets in the Sinai Peninsula during the last two years according to the New York Times. The missions were carried out in cooperation with Egyptian security forces.
Wade Bloggs, G Li and Ari return to talk about about this week in hiphop. They start off with their takeaways from Ma$e’s in depth interview with “The Voice Of New York” Angie Martinez, and they of course have their own debate on where Ma$e fits in the Top 5 Bad Boy MC list. They also talk about the upcoming video where the Migos have hired look a likes of Joe Budden, DJ Dj Akademiks, and Nadeska. They also go over the tracklist for Eminem’s and Jeezy’s upcoming albums and much much more.
By defence reporter Andrew Greene on Guam
As tensions on the Korean peninsula continue to escalate, residents of the tiny Pacific island of Guam appear not to be alarmed.
MOSCOW May 2 Inflation expectations among Russian households fell somewhat in April, and their decline was one of the reasons for last month's rate cut, the Russian central bank said on Tuesday.
The central bank also noted in a regular report that monetary policy remained moderately tight so that inflation expectations fall further. (Reporting by Alexander Winning and Elena Fabrichnaya; editing by Vladimir Soldatkin)
× Man charged after vomiting out of his car, swerving into oncoming traffic on St. Patrick’s Day
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — A Pennsylvania man is facing charges after allegedly vomiting out of his car and swerving into oncoming traffic on St. Patrick’s Day, WPMT reports.
Michael Bello, 30, of Lancaster, is facing driving under the influence and traffic violations charges for his role in the incident.
On March 17 around 2:05 p.m., police were notified of a possible DUI in progress traveling south on Rohrerstown Road near Columbia Avenue.
The driver, later identified as Bello, was said to be vomiting out of his car and swerving into oncoming traffic.
Police stopped Bello on Millersville Road at Charlestown Road.
He was taken into custody and a chemical test of his breath confirmed that he was driving under the influence of alcohol.
April 3 Dynavax Technologies Corp:
* Dynavax announces FDA advisory committee meeting to review HEPLISAV-B
* Dynavax Technologies Corp - PDUFA date for HEPLISAV-B remains unchanged
* Dynavax -U.S. FDA informed co that VRBPAC will review HEPLISAV-B, hepatitis b vaccine, recombinant (adjuvanted)] at its meeting scheduled for July 28, 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
× Nick D Celebrates Left Handers Day!
Yesterday / Sunday was Left Handers Day. In honor, Nick Digilio – a southpaw himself – shares famous people who were lefties and the common, everyday things that are a challenge because they were designed for righties!
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Kawhi Leonard could choose to join the LA Clippers because of LeBron James
That’s according to Yahoo Sports’ Shams Charania, who suggests Leonard’s future may not be decided in the near future.
The Lakers have been locked in trade talks with the San Antonio Spurs for the past few weeks now as they try to thrash out a deal to bring Leonard to the Staples Center.
But San Antonio have so far been underwhelmed by the offers put forward by the Lakers as the likes of Kyle Kuzma and Brandon Ingram have not been included in any package.
Leonard has indicated his desire to head back home to Los Angeles, with a reported preference for the Lakers.
That has supposedly put some teams off making a move as they face the potential risk of trading away several assets for essentially a one-year loan with Leonard able to leave on as a free agent in 2019.
Sayed Khan, 52, is accused of saying he had a bomb in his bag while on a Metro bus. Credit: Vinelink
A man was arrested after police said he told other passengers on a Metro bus that he had a bomb in his bag.
Sayed Khan, 52, is charged with making a terroristic threat.
Police say Khan was on a Metro bus in South City earlier in March when he told passengers and the bus driver he had a bomb in his bag.
The bus pulled over on Kingshighway near Vandeventer. Officers then searched his bag but did not find a bomb.
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The ex-girlfriend of the accused former UCCI President says he took her to Tiffany’s for jewellery multiple times, paid towards her $70,000 school loan and bought both her and her mother cars.
Hassan Syed denies that he stole more than half a million dollars from the university college. Watch the report for details.
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Bauer allowed three runs on seven hits and two walks across 6.2 innings in Monday's win over the Red Sox. He struck out 11.
Bauer allowed a trio of solo home runs in this one, but he was able to avoid big innings in part due to his ability to finish off hitters. He worked up to 116 pitches before being lifted with two outs in the seventh but was staked to a large lead as he won his fourth consecutive decision. Bauer has now delivered four consecutive quality starts with an excellent 33:5 K:BB over 28.2 innings in that span. He will have the opportunity to continue his recent success Saturday against the Royals.
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - Huatian Hotel Group Co Ltd
* Says it will sell 51 percent stake in Beijing-based wholly owned hotel management unit to a Hunan-based buyout fund, for 540 million yuan
Source text in Chinese:goo.gl/T75iyg
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
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A Texas woman who fell from a chairlift at a small Colorado ski resort last week died from a rupture of the aorta and other traumatic injuries, an autopsy has concluded. Kelly Huber, 40, of San Antonio fell 20 feet from the lift on Thursday at Granby Ranch Ski Resort about 90 miles west of Denver.
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Live Mumbai Maharathis vs Haryana Hammers: The opening match of PWL 2017 is a repeat of the 2016 final. (Source: twitter) Live Mumbai Maharathis vs Haryana Hammers: The opening match of PWL 2017 is a repeat of the 2016 final. (Source: twitter)
The second edition of the the Pro Wrestling League kicks off with Haryana Hammers facing Mumbai Maharathi at KD Jadhav Indoor Stadium at New Delhi. Out of the total six teams, only two teams from the first edition are part of the second season while three others have seen a change in the ownership. One team, Jaipur Ninjas are new entries this season. Mumbai Maharathis are one of the three new teams to have had a change of ownership. Ignoring that, their opening match against Haryana Hammers is a repeat of last year’s finals. Mumbai maharathis are the defending champions this season.
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump is "seriously considering" pardoning Joe Arpaio, a former Arizona sheriff found guilty last month of criminal contempt for violating the terms of a 2011 court order in a racial profiling case, Fox News reported on Monday.
“I am seriously considering a pardon for Sheriff Arpaio,” Trump told Fox News on Sunday at his country club in Bedminster, New Jersey.
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MICHELLE PFEIFFER
Most Beautiful 1990: Being named one of the World's Most Beautiful celebrities in 1990 came as something of a shock to Pfeiffer. the actress told PEOPLE. "It's the way my mouth sort of curls up, or my nose tilts up." Landing on the cover – again – nine years later, Pfeiffer told PEOPLE of her younger self, "I did nothing beauty-wise. People were horrified by how I treated my skin."
Now: The 58-year-old actress sees the upside to aging. "[Part] of feeling sexy is feeling comfortable in your own skin, and less inhibited," she told InStyle, "and that goes along with getting older."
MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich. - Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder is winding down his final year as the state's leader. What will his legacy be?
Local 4 held a four minute debate on the subject at the Mackinac Policy Conference, featuring Detroit News columnist Nolan Finley and WDET's Stephen Henderson.
Related: 4 Minute Debate: Is the regional transit plan good for Metro Detroit?
Finley argued that Snyder's legacy will be the revitalization of the state's economy. Henderson said Snyder's legacy will be a tale of two cities: Detroit and Flint.
Watch the full four minute debate in the video player above.
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Authorities are on the hunt for two suspects in an attempted robbery at T-Mobile store in Montgomery County.According to investigators, a witness saw the robbery in progress in Oak Ridge North and notified authorities, who then proceeded to chase the suspects.The suspects crashed out at FM-1960 and Ella, where two were able to flee on foot. A description of those suspects is not immediately available.One suspect was taken into custody at the scene of the crash.
An arrest was made in the west end of St. John's early Sunday morning, after police received a tip of an impaired driver. An 18-year-old man is facing impaired driving charges after being pulled over by police in the west end of St. John's early Sunday morning.
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has arrived in Oman as part of a two-state visit aimed at reviving ties with Iran’s Gulf Arab neighbors.
The official Oman News Agency said Omani Sultan Qaboos bin Saeed met with the Iranian president following his arrival on Wednesday to the sultanate, which sits at the southeastern tip of the Arabian Peninsula and shares control of the Strait of Hormuz with Iran.
Rouhani is expected to travel to Kuwait after visiting Oman.
Tehran’s relations with the six-member, Saudi-dominated Gulf Cooperation Council of Arab states have been strained since Sunni-ruled Saudi Arabia broke off diplomatic relations with the Shiite power Iran last year.
Iran’s official IRNA news agency reported that Iran has received a message from the GCC states aimed at removing misunderstandings and improving relations.
Sens. Jane English , Trent Garner and Missy Irvin on Tuesday present a bill to exempt military personnel from paying state income taxes on their retirement benefits. A bill that would exempt military retirement benefits from income taxes and cut the special excise tax on soft-drink syrup cleared the Arkansas Senate on Tuesday without a dissenting vote after Senate Republican leader Jim Hendren said he disagrees with Americans for Tax Reform President Grover Norquist's characterization of the measure as a tax increase.
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The ceremony was attended by Dr. Tariq Sultan bin Khadem, Chairman of the Board of Directors for Al Thiqah Club and a number of members.
March 19 (Reuters) - Wuhan East Lake High Technology Group Co Ltd:
* SAYS ITS SHARES TO HALT TRADE FROM MARCH 20 PENDING ANNOUNCEMENT Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2IDxKio Further company coverage: (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
Kate Upton held nothing back when she crawled across the Lip Sync battle stage to the tune of her inner Brit Brit. And while there are many Britney Spears iterations to choose from, none is as ubiquitous as “School Girl Britney.” We commend you on your choice, Miss Upton.
Even co-host Chrissy Teigen couldn’t keep her jaw off the floor, and she’s seen it all.
We hope Lip Sync challenger, Ricky Martin gets La Vida Loca up on that stage because Upton is taking no prisoners.
The new episode will air Thursday on Spike.
To celebrate its 30th birthday, printing foil maker Foilco and StudioDBD asked 30 creative types “If you could go back to the start of your career, what advice would you give your younger self?”
Foilco is one of the UK’s biggest suppliers of hot-stamping foils for printing. To mark its 30 years in business, StudioDBD suggested creating a book featuring inspirational quotes from 30 leading designers and illustrators, including Astrid Stavro, Malika Favre, Morag Myerscough and Mr Bingo.
The book is accompanied by a set of postcards in which the number 30 is designed by various contributors and printed by Pressision Creative Print & Finishing on GF Smith’s Colorplan paper using an array of foils.
The book is a (very) limited edition but all the quotes can also be seen on the 30x30byfoilco.com website.
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San Andreas, CA – Following a solo wreck within the curvy “Wagon Trail” stretch on Highway 4, emergency responders airlifted a man to a Modesto trauma center.
According to the San Andreas CHP, the incident happened this past Saturday afternoon, St. Patrick’s Day, as Timothy Murphys, 51, of Oakdale was headed west on Highway 4, west of Pool Station Road, in a 2011 Toyota Corolla.
Although Murphys was reportedly driving about 30-35 miles-per-hour, CHP officials say he lost control in a roadway curve, eventually colliding with a reflector post and a tree. Since the injuries were considered major, he was flown to Memorial Medical Center. CHP officers are not considering drugs or alcohol as contributing factors to the wreck.
A busy road in Northern Ireland has been closed because of a gorse fire.
The Lough Fea road near Cookstown is closed in both directions due to the smoke from the fire.
The fire is causing visibility problems for motorists and the PSNI has advised people to seek alternative routes, if possible.
More to follow.
Night work continues on the I-75 widening and reconstruction project in Findlay, and all ramps remain open, the Ohio Department of Transportation reported Friday.
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Nigeria regains position as Africa’s largest oil exporter
Forcados exports resumed at the end of May after a nearly complete shutdown since February 2016.
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Montreal police have set up a perimeter on Papineau Ave. at L.O. David St. Monday in the borough of Villeray—Saint-Michel—Parc-Extension after a pedestrian was struck and apparently seriously injured by a car.
Details on the incident, which occurred at 11:20 a.m., are sparse, although police say the pedestrian was taken to hospital in critical condition.
This story will be updated.
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Pope, UN official discuss plight of Palestinian refugees
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U.S. Air Force Airman Zachary T. Crum graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.
The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.
Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.
Crum is the son of Tony P. and Ranna H. Ballentine of Atoka.
He is a 2017 graduate of Brighton High School in Brighton.
Join Claire, Adrian and Clayton as we get the lowdown on all things Operation Firehat…with a special treat, a track from Whiskey Bliss from a CD that Operation Firehat helped record and were her studio band…
Here about A Tale of Two Tribes – the music and dance Adelaide Fringe gig that Operation Firehat are starring in:
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Los Angeles Chargers players, personnel and executives are still knee-deep in the process of their abrupt relocation from San Diego to Los Angeles.
For his part, Chargers offensive lineman Matt Slauson made no bones about the gritty business side of the NFL while on the air with XTRA1360’s Nick Hardwick.
“As a player, you know the reality of moving is always there. You might get cut, you might get traded. That’s just an evil that you have to deal with,” Slauson said bluntly.
The interior offensive lineman is entering just his second year with the team, making a move all the more jarring for him and his family.
“This one’s been tough . . . It has been a little difficult for my family considering we just moved to San Diego,” Slauson concluded.
There is a monthly free arts therapy program for veterans - here's what you need to know
May 2 Molina Healthcare Inc
* Molina expects to decide on 2018 marketplace pricing and product offerings in the coming weeks
* Molina says 2017 Obamacare marketplace business is doing better than it was in 2016
* Molina says all things considered, removing CEO, CFO was necessary and right thing to do for all constituencies of company Further company coverage: (Reporting By Caroline Humer)
Aug 15(Reuters) - Kagome Co Ltd
* Says it signed an agreement to sell entire 70 percent stake in U.S.-based unit Preferred Brands International, Inc. to Effem Holdings Limited
* Price undisclosed
* Transaction date in the end of October
Source text in Japanese:goo.gl/ZVCU9n
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
A woman was arrested and charged with making criminal threats after authorities say she threatened to kill everyone onboard her Southwest Airlines flight Saturday (Dec. 9), according to CBS Sacramento.
CBS reports the flight was en route from Portland, Oregon to Sacramento, California when the woman, identified as 24-year-old Valerie Curbelo, tried to smoke in the plane's restroom before being ordered back to her seat when she began yelling and threatening to kill everyone on the flight. A passenger, who shot video of the scene, told CBS Curbelo pushed a flight attendant and was physically restrained by passengers and crew for the last half-hour of the flight.
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DUBLIN Ireland's unemployment rate fell to 6.2 percent in April from 6.4 percent the previous month, the state statistics service said on Wednesday.
Unemployment has consistently fallen since hitting a peak of 15.1 percent in early 2012 when Ireland was midway through a three-year international bailout and jobs growth has accelerated further in recent months.
Ireland's finance department last month estimated that the jobless rate would dip below 6 percent by the end of this year, meaning the economy could reach full employment next year with the unemployment rate forecast to remain at 5.5 percent from 2018 onwards.
(Reporting by Padraic Halpin; Editing by Angus MacSwan)
Police are investigating a shooting near 33rd avenue and 20th street. According to the Gulfport Police Department, one female victim was sent to a local hospital with injuries. Officers responded to the scene around 12:30 this morning. A search for the suspect is currently underway. We'll keep you updated as more information becomes available.
Google released two new smart speakers at its big hardware event on Wednesday, causing the already full space to get a bit more crowded. Tech heavyweights have more or less been playing catch-up with each other since Amazon first released the Echo in 2014. As we can see in this chart from Statista, the Google Home Mini directly competes with the Amazon Echo Dot on the low end of the price spectrum, and the Google Home Max against the Apple HomePod at the very top.
Smart speakers have become increasingly popular over the past few years as technology advances and new devices enter the market. According to an analysis by Adobe Digital Insights (ADI), smart speaker sales in the US rose 39% year over year outside of the holiday season. Despite the increased adoption, the same report found that 49% of US consumers still don't use any type of voice assistant.
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Lahore - Islamabad Police Green beat Islamabad Police Blue by 1-0 in a friendly football match held at the Police Line Headquarters.
According to information made available here on Tuesday, Inspector General of Police Jan Muhammad appreciated the efforts of Sports Officer Sub-Inspector M Ayub and Vice Sports Officer ASI Tahir Mehmud for holding the event in a successful manner. He hoped that such healthy activities will continue in coming days. “Sports activities are very crucial for a healthy society, which not only promotes environment of competition but also inculcates the spirit to counter tough situation, said IGP Jan Muhammad and added: “Policemen feel exhausted from long duties and such event will help entertain them and provide them opportunity to demonstrate their sports skills.”
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Texas Rangers relief pitcher Keone Kela (50) is pictured during the Texas Rangers vs. Toronto Blue Jays major league baseball ALDS Game 3 at the Roger Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on Sunday, October 9, 2016. (Louis DeLuca/The Dallas Morning News)
The Rangers have recalled Kela from the minors and placed Sam Dyson on the disabled list with a hand contusion.
The move puts Kela in a high-leverage situation two weeks after he and several veterans clashed over their perception of his effort.
Dyson's run as the team's closer comes to an end, after expected, after a third blown save Sunday.
More to come on this developing story.
DENVER Why sit in front of your computer as you wait for April the giraffe to give birth, when you can head out to the Denver Zoo and see some of the babies out and about? Two incredibly cute red panda cubs were born at the Denver Zoo last June but didn't get to join the red panda exhibit until after July 8. The red panda cubs were named Lali and Masu and despite having a rough start during the first weeks of life, both are now doing well on their own. Red pandas are native to Asia and are most commonly found in Nepal, India, Bhutan, Myanmar and China.
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The Mattapoisett Public Health Nurse Amanda Stone will be representing our community at Stand Down for Veterans in Boston on September 8.
Amanda will be providing much-needed foot care to homeless and “at risk” veterans.
Amanda is looking to bring with her from our community donations of clean white cotton socks to support the group’s “A Pair and a Spare” program that provides two pairs of socks to each veteran who receives foot care at the event.
Mattapoisett, Marion, and Rochester residents wishing to donate clean white cotton socks may leave them at the Veterans’ Office at the Mattapoisett Town Hall.
For additional information, please contact Amanda Stone at 508-758-4118.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - 3M Co
* Amy E. Hood elected to 3M board of directors
* 3M Co - ‍Hood will serve on 3M board's finance committee​
* 3M Co - ‍amy E. Hood, executive vice president and chief financial officer at Microsoft, has been elected to 3M's board​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
March 19 (Reuters) - LuxNet Corp :
* Says it raised T$275 million via issuance of 10 million new shares of the company
* New share issue record date is March 19
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/7xsBXp
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John “John Boy” Chesnut
July 25, 1959 – February 11, 2017
BOWIE – John “John Boy” Chesnut, 56, died Feb. 11, 2017 in Bowie, TX.
The family has selected arrangements with direct cremation.
A graveside service will be scheduled at a later date.
He was born July 25, 1959 in Bowie to John Thomas and Glenda Faye (Haney) Chesnut.
He is preceded in death by his father, John Thomas Chesnut; and grandmother, Ruth Haney Dunaway.
He is survived by his mother, Glenda Haney Anderson, Chico; step-mother, Joan Lafferty Chesnut, Garber, OK; brother, Tony Lynn Chesnut, Crafton; sisters, Beverly Chesnut O’Dell, Chico, Sandra Chesnut Williams, Bridgeport and Judy Anderson, Chico; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements have been entrusted to The White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
Prospects for the development of the Armenian-Georgian cooperation in the field of defense were discussed.
Armenian Defense Minister David Tonoyan, who is in Tbilisi as a part of the governmental delegation led by the Prime Minister of Armenia, met with Georgian Defense Minister Levan Izoria on May 30.
At the meeting, the parties discussed the relations between the two countries in the defense industry and prospects for further development of cooperation.
They also exchanged views on issues of international and regional security.
There's mass confusion over the first compulsory recall in Australian history of cars fitted with Takata airbags. The Federal Government cannot say which models will be affected until next month.
Longtime Bosse High School Athletic Director Larry Cochren has a new job.
He will head athletics for Richmond Community Schools and become the AD for the high school, according to a release.
Cochren spent 14 years with the Bulldogs and now has even more responsibility, helping the 5,000 kids in Richmond’s school district get involved in sports.
He won the District 6 Athletic Director of the Year award in 2012 and 2017.
Cochren starts his new position in Richmond, Ind. on July 3.
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Oilers fans looking for the closest thing to seeing their team in San Jose on Tuesday can get a live experience in Edmonton for $5.
More than 11,000 fans packed Rogers Place Sunday night to see Oilers forward Zack Kassian snag a third period winning goal to give the team a 2-1 lead in the series and the team will do it again for Game 4.
Tickets go on sale at 11 a.m. on Monday at edmontonoilers.com and proceeds will go to the Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation. The Oilers boasts that fans will be watching on the “largest true high-definition scoreboard in the National Hockey League.”
Doors open at 7 p.m. and the puck drops at 8 p.m.
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The Environmental Protection Agency has posted its rule to delay implementation of the Obama administration's Waters of the United States rule, also known as the Clean Water rule.
The rule will suspend the Obama era rule for two years while the Trump administration develops its own rule.
New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, a Democrat, pledged Feb. 1 to lead a "multistate" lawsuit against the administration for delaying a major water pollution rule, The Hill reported.
Farm leaders bitterly opposed the Obama rule, saying it would bring EPA and its representatives onto farms.
But Schneiderman said "The Trump administration's suspension of the Clean Water Rule threatens to eliminate protections for millions of miles of streams and acres of wetlands across the country."
Hosts Iran beat Russia in the final of the World Super 6 sitting volleyball event as action concluded today in Tabriz.
Having gone through their five pool matches undefeated, the Paralympic champions capped off their tournament with another victory at the Sadra Sports Hall.
In the bronze medal match, Bosnia and Herzegovina defeated Ukraine.
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Germany finished fifth after overcoming the United States 25-18, 31-29, 23-25, 25-19 in a play-off.
This is the second edition of the international competition, which only included women’s teams last year and saw Russia take the gold medal in Hangzhou in China.
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In honor of National BBQ Month, Kirby & Holloway is bringing in a grill and showing some grilling techniques for their famous Chesapeake Bay Brats, as well as sweet and Italian sausage.
No one in the Global Okanagan Newsroom likes to drink mystery wine out of a brown paper bag more than our own Travis Lowe, so we sent him to get the Lowe Down on the Gold Medal Plates Mystery Wine Competition.
As Lowe finds out there’s more to wine pairing then just adding cheese and there’s more to cooking than just the correct application of heat.
NORTH BAY / ALMAGUIN (Tuesday, April 24, 2018) — This is your weather and road report for Tuesday, April 24.
According to Environment Canada, Almaguin can expect increasing cloudiness early this morning with 40 per cent chance of showers late this afternoon. High 11 C. UV index 6 or high.
In North Bay, mainly cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers late this afternoon. High 12 C. UV index 7 or high.
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Las Vegas native Nick Kingham was impressive in his big league debut Sunday for the Pittsburgh Pirates. The rookie pitcher was perfect through 6 2/3 innings before giving up a single in the Pirates' 5-0 win.
Kingham, who graduated from Sierra Vista High School, struck out nine and walked none.
It has been a long road for Kingham, the Pirates' fourth-round draft pick in 2010, according to mlb.com. He underwent Tommy John surgery in 2015, and didn't return to the mound until July 2016.
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Kroger will stop selling firearms at its Fred Meyer stores, it announced Monday.
Earlier this month, the company had changed its policies to bar sales of firearms to buyers under the age of 21.
Fred Meyer cited lower demand as its reason for exiting the business.
Kroger Co's Fred Meyer said it would exit its firearms business, two weeks after deciding to stop selling guns and ammunition to buyers under the age of 21.
Earlier this month, Kroger joined other U.S. retailers such as Walmart Inc and Dick's Sporting Goods Inc to bar sale of firearms to buyers under 21, following a deadly shooting at a Florida high school.
Fred Meyer said it was working on plans to phase out sales of firearms and ammunition.
The firearm business generated about $7 million annually, the company said, also highlighting "softening consumer demand."
The company operates 133 stores in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington and sells firearms in 43 of them.
WANTED IN PIERCE COUNTY —
The search is on for deadly hit and run suspect, Shamus VonBerks.
He has a nationwide warrant for his arrest.
He’s also wanted for driving with a suspended license at the time of the hit and run.
He’s accused of hitting 45 year old Earl Switzer, Jr. with a vehicle in Parkland in February — leaving Switzer lying in the middle of the road. Switzer later died in the hospital from his injuries.
Pierce County prosecutors say VonBerks was identified through Crime Stoppers tips and great investigative work by deputies.
Detectives think he may have fled to Florida.
He also has a warrant for not paying Child Support.
If you know where he is, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, or use the P3 Tips App to submit your information.
The UK Brexit Minister David Davis is out on the wires now, via Reuters, commenting on the Brexit negotiations.
Key Points:
UK will probably not have to pay to have customs union in interim period after Brexit
Likely to be lots and lots of turbulence during Brexit talks
It will be tough but we can get the right deal on Brexit
"What is truly sad is that our debt burden has reached unsustainable level due to wasteful public spending," he stated. EU Commissioner Neven Mimica, who met the Gambia leader on Thursday, said the peaceful democratic change was a result of the determination of the people, as well as the regional and international efforts.
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SANDY, Utah — Kyle Beckerman scored his 41st career MLS goal in the 82nd minute, and Real Salt Lake beat the Houston Dynamo 2-1 on Wednesday night.
Salt Lake (6-6-1) has won 10 of its last 11 home games, conceding just 12 goals. Houston (5-4-3) lost for the first time in five games.
Luis Silva put RSL in front in the 34th minute by heading in Sebastian Saucedo's cross.
Beckerman, who entered having played every minute of every RSL game this season, came in as a substitute in the 64th. Eighteen minutes later, Beckerman had a corner kick chested to his feet and he sent a left-footed shot off the far post and in.
Houston's Alberth Elis scored his fifth goal this month, and eighth overall, in the 75th. Nick Rimando's goal kick was intercepted and Elis was left open in front of goal to head home Romell Quioto's cross.
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Former Kenyan Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka says gunshots were fired at his home and a grenade detonated in what was "an assassination attempt."
Musyoka told The Associated Press by phone Wednesday the attack occurred hours after his police security was withdrawn and he had been blocked from attending a mock inauguration of opposition leader Raila Odinga protesting President Uhuru Kenyatta's new term after months of deadly election turmoil.
Musyoka was to take the oath as Odinga's deputy president in the mock inauguration.
The opposition successfully challenged the August election in court, claiming vote-rigging, but boycotted a fresh election in October, claiming a lack of electoral reforms.
Kenya's government cut transmission of three TV channels airing live broadcasts of the Odinga inauguration Tuesday.
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Real Estate Investors has sold one of its buildings in Birmingham city centre.
The AIM-listed business has sold 24 Bennetts Hill to Dunmore for £4 million, representing a 5.9 per cent net initial yield.
The investment property was acquired by Real Estate Investors in December 2014 for £2.06 million.
It is home to pub The Sun on the Hill and office space above.
Chief executive Paul Bassi said: "We are delighted to complete the sale, having added significant value through asset management.
"We have achieved a record occupancy throughout the portfolio of 95 per cent which will provide the foundation for further dividend growth in line with the company’s stated progressive dividend policy.
"Our market reputation, available capital and banking facilities, will allow the company to capitalise on market opportunities in 2018 and continue to grow our property portfolio."
A Mount Juliet man is arrested after allegations of theft and investigations by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.
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Bruce Jamar Orr, 27-years-old was arrested in Hendersonville on Friday.
Tennessee Bureau of Investigation agents joined detectives with the U.S. General Services Administration - Office of Inspector General in Sept. 2017 in investigating theft allegations.
Agents developed information in July that a car dealership employee in Murfreesboro fraudulently used credit cards that were intended to pay for repairs of a U.S. Government vehicle.
Orr was booked into the Sumner County Jail. His bond has not been set.
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OAKLAND (KRON) — You can go to the next Golden State Warriors playoff game and help a good cause at the same time.
Oakland city councilmember Rebecca Kaplan has donated two tickets for Wednesday’s game.
They are being auctioned off online. 100 percent of the proceeds from the auction are going to help out the survivors of the deadly San Pablo Avenue Fire.
The fire broke out late last month, tearing through an apartment building, killing four people and displacing dozens of others.
The ticket donation by Kaplan is also of note for another reason.
She has been pushing to eliminate the city practice of giving officials free tickets to events at Oracle Arena and the Coliseum.
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-- As reported earlier today, Ric Flair's situation has worsened significantly over the last several hours and the latest is that he is in a medically induced coma.
-- A WWE representative has reportedly confirmed with TMZ that Flair is indeed in a coma and that he is being prepped for surgery.
-- While it hasn't been confirmed officially what the exact problem is, the speculation is that it is his heart that is failing as a result of "alcoholic cardiomyopathy."
-- More on this story as it develops best wishes to Flair on a full recovery.
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AP Sports Writer
ATLANTA (AP) – Dansby Swanson hit an RBI single with two outs in the ninth inning and the Atlanta Braves, boosted by Freddie Freeman’s two home runs, beat the San Diego Padres 5-4 Monday night for a four-game sweep in their first series at SunTrust Park.
Swanson’s bases-loaded hit fell just in front of diving left fielder Allen Cordoba. The Braves have followed a five-game losing streak with five straight wins.
Freeman had four hits and drove in three runs. His second homer tied it in the eighth.
Jim Johnson (2-0) pitched the ninth.
Kurt Suzuki hit a one-out single in the Braves ninth off closer Brandon Maurer (0-1). With two outs, pinch runner Chase d’Arnaud advanced to third on Emilio Bonifacio’s bloop single in front of Cordoba’s dive.
An intentional walk to Ender Inciarte loaded the bases for Swanson, whose first career game-ending hit again fell beyond the reach of a charging Cordoba.
Newmarket MP Matthew Hancock has welcomed the calling of a snap general election by Prime Minister Theresa May.
“I look forward to the general election on June 8,” he said. “Britain needs strong leadership, and this election will give people the chance to vote for that leadership, to strengthen our negotiating hand in Europe, and give the certainty the country needs. Only a vote for the Conservatives can provide this leadership.
“Locally I am proud to stand on my record of more jobs, more investment, and as a strong voice for local people. It is an honour to represent West Suffolk in Parliament, and I hope I can persuade people to vote Conservative so I can continue doing this job which I love, and represent the people of West Suffolk. “
Jammu and Kashmir government to further cooperation between Uttar Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir Police has asked a contingent of UP Police to take part in the Independence Day parade at Srinagar, Srinagar based J&K police spokesman, said.
He said Deputy SP Sheodan Singh will lead the UP Police contingent in the State level official parade, being held at Bakshi Stadium tomorrow. “Contingents of Police, Security Forces and other State Organisations are also participating in the parade. Children from various educational institutions will present cultural programmes on the occasion,” he added.
Deputy Superintendent of Police Sheodan Singh would lead the contingent from Uttar Pradesh in the parade at the Bakshi Stadium.
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For the twenty-third straight year, Poplar Bluff officers will take part in the annual Shop with a Hero program.
The Fraternal Order of Police is hosting the event that begins on Saturday, Dec. 16.
Around 150 area children will shop for gifts along with police, ems, firefighters and military members.
The event is funded by donations from residents, civic groups, and businesses.
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IN RECENT years, cybercrime has produced one of the most collaborative and efficient marketplaces in the world on the Dark Web. The rise of exploit kits and, more recently, cybercrime-as-a-service, have significantly lowered the cost of individual cyberattacks. This lowers the bar for even
ZURICH, April 28 Credit Suisse shareholders on Friday narrowly approved the Swiss bank's 2016 compensation report in a non-binding vote at its annual shareholder meeting, with 40 percent of the vote opposing the pay policy.
"It is my job to prevent such a low vote in future," Chairman Urs Rohner said after the vote.
At last year's AGM, 17.9 percent of the vote had opposed the compensation report. Senior management at Credit Suisse, Switzerland's second-biggest bank, volunteered to take a 40 percent cut in their bonuses amid unrest over the pay packets on the back of 5.65 billion francs in losses since 2015. The board of directors also offered to freeze their pay. (Reporting by Joshua Franklin and Oliver Hirt; editing by Brenna Hughes Neghaiwi)
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The Aflac duck, the insurance company said, has already secured its credentials from The Recording Academy and will serve as a “production assistant” for the Grammy Awards. This is the third year that Aflac has had a presence at the event.
Manhole explosions and fire cause power outages
NEEDHAM, Mass. (AP) — Manhole explosions and a fire in Massachusetts have caused a power outage.
Firefighters responded to a commercial area off the highway in Needham on Tuesday afternoon for reports of an explosion, which they determined to be from two manholes.
No injuries are reported. Fire officials have blocked off the area as energy provider Eversource assesses the damage.
Over 1,300 Eversource outages were reported in Needham and Newton, but outages have now decreased to below 1,000.
Eversource is New England's largest energy provider, with more than 3.6 million customers in Massachusetts, Connecticut and New Hampshire.
NCAA women: UB 86, Florida State 65
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The University at Buffalo made it two stunning victories in the NCAA women's basketball tournament by knocking off nationally-ranked Florida State.
Olynyk will start Saturday's game against the Pistons, Shandel Richardson of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
In the absence of Hassan Whiteside, the Heat will go with Olynyk and Bam Adebayo up front, as James Johnson shifts to the bench. Expect both players to pick up increased minutes Saturday.
Legislation (S.B. 339) to extend the model year vehicles eligible to receive vintage license plates from not later than 1942 to not later than 1961 has been signed into law by Governor Brian Sandoval. Vintage plates are produced by the state to appear the same as the plates that were issued in Nevada during the year of manufacture of the vehicle. The fee for vintage plates is $35 and are renewable upon payment of $10.
Thank you to those who supported this bill.
Ngai Te Rangi plans to protest a Treaty settlement by blocking a container shipping lane in Tauranga Harbour this morning.
The Bay of Plenty iwi has been one of a number in the region who have taken issue with a pending settlement with Pare Hauraki, a confederation of iwi that will soon have rights recognised in relation to the harbour.
That confederation has said that their region stretches from Matakana Island through to Matakana, north of Auckland.
Protestors have just left from Sulphur point.
At a safety briefing Jack Thatcher, who is leading the marine protest, said the action wasn't against the port itself but the group did want to send a message.
One protestor put it more bluntly: "Mai Matakana ki Matakana (from Matakana to Matakana) is bull****."
SEBI allows debt issuers to review ratings of CRAs
Markets regulator SEBI has allowed debt issuers to review ratings given by agencies, a move that will check the menace of 'rating shopping' and 'pick-and-choose' approach in their actions, reported PTI. In the past, several firms have expressed dissatisfaction against credit rating agencies (CRAs) after ratings on their debt were suddenly downgraded or withdrawn.
Ford (lower back) is listed as out for Sunday's game against the Texans.
The starting outside linebacker will miss his second consecutive game Sunday. With just seven solo tackles and one sack through the first three weeks, Ford wasn't much of an IDP threat anyways. His recovery timeline continues to be hazy, and we expect to see Tanoh Kpassagnon and Frank Zombo to take over Ford's defensive snaps for the time being.
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TORONTO -- A rally is planned in Toronto today to protest the weekend violence in Virginia that saw one woman killed and nearly 20 others injured.
Demonstrators are expected to gather outside the American consulate to express their opposition to white supremacists.
A car plowed through a group of people on Saturday who were protesting a white supremacist rally in Charlottesville.
A 20-year-old man is charged with second degree murder and other counts.
A vigil was held in Toronto Sunday night to remember the victims of Saturday's violence.
A rally was also held in Montreal according to social media and local media reports.
Join us for one night only of the best of the Thalian Association Community Theatre’s youth program! Cocktails provided at 6:30, followed by dinner – catered by Angie’s of Chris’s Restaurant – and the show at 7:00. Tickets are $35 (include dinner and the show) and can be purchased individually or in packages of 8 for a table. Proceeds benefit the youth theatre program’s upcoming season and related activities.
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News Brief: 2 Trump Executive Orders, Pence In Japan, Sears In Trouble
President Trump plans to sign 2 orders on "Hire American" and "Buy American." Vice President Pence meets with Japan's prime minister after Trump targeted Japan for its huge trade surplus with the U.S.
While the world was dead set on saying goodbye to 2016, Fabolous and Trey Songz were in the studio cooking up something new for the New Year. The Brooklyn rapper and the Virginia singer collaborated for their joint mixtape Trappy New Years, which they released just minutes before the ball dropped in the U.S.
On the project, Fabolous invites Trigga Trey to lay down new vocals over 2016’s top jams like Migos’ “Bad & Boujee” Drake & Future’s “Used To This,” and Travis Scott’s “Pick Up The Phone.” There’s only six records on the project, but it serves as dope addition to your 2017 playlist as everyone begins the first business day of 2017.
Stream Fabolous and Trey Songz’ new mixtape Trappy New Years below.
One of the voices that carried the legendary Temptations has passed away.
Dennis Edwards has died. Edwards replaced David Ruffin as the lead singer of The Temptations in the summer of 1968. In a nine-year period, Edwards lead voices help usher in a new era for the Tempts with his such as “Cloud Nine,” “I Can’t Get Next to You” and, “Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone.”
In 1984 Edwards got his first solo hit with “Don’t Look Any Further,” a duet with Siedah Garrett. The song and album from the same title rose to #2 on the Billboard R&B Charts.
Dennis Edwards was briefly married to Ruth Pointer of the Pointer Sisters. The couple has one daughter, Issa Pointer. Edwards was 74 years old. February 3rd would have been his 75th birthday.
LONDON (CNN) — A pilot who allegedly passed out in the cockpit of a Boeing 737 in Canada was arrested on suspicion of being drunk, police said.
Capt. Miroslav Gronych was “behaving oddly before he became unconscious in the cockpit,” Calgary Police said. The 37-year-old Slovak national was due to fly the plane, with 99 passengers and six crew members, from Calgary to Regina and Winnipeg, before flying on to Cancun, Mexico.
He was charged with having control of an aircraft while impaired.
“Initial tests conducted by police indicate the pilot was severely impaired by alcohol,” police said in a statement.
Budget airline Sunwing apologized for their pilot’s behavior and commended the rest of the crew for their diligence in handling what they described as a “very unfortunate matter.”
Sunwing said the plane took off a short time after with a different pilot.
Women who have publicly accused Trump of harassment speak out
On Monday, a nonprofit documentary film company will host a press conference where women will recount their allegations of sexual misconduct against President Trump. The group says they will demand a Congressional investigation. NBC’s Kate Snow reports on TODAY.
Feb 22, 2016; Mesa, AZ, USA; Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Travis Wood throws in the bullpen during spring training camp at Sloan Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports The Chicago Cubs lost lefty Travis Wood, who signed a two-year deal with the Royals on Monday.
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LAGUNA BEACH >> A 28-year-old Redlands woman and a 22-year-old San Bernardino man were arrested by Laguna Beach police detectives on suspicion of breaking into and stealing valuables from at least 10 locked and unlocked cars in a north Laguna neighborhood, police said Wednesday. The car burglary and theft spree, reported between midnight and 6 a.m. on the weekend of June 3, are the highest number of cars hit this year, said Laguna Beach police Investigations Sgt.
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Wichitans who are feeling the financial strain after the holiday season can take advantage of some budgetary guidance, courtesy of the Wichita Public Library. The library will host a two-part Budgeting Basics Workshop at the Rockwell branch, 5939 E. Ninth Street, on Jan. 10 and 17. The sessions, which are free and open to the public, will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m in the meeting room.
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While Hurricane Irma's impact cannot be overstated enough in these next few days, we cannot forget that we actually have the potential for strong storms on Wednesday.
According to the National Weather Service, most of the Midlands is under a marginal risk for severe storms between 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Wednesday.
The storm chance arrives due to a cold front parking itself in the state.
"Some of that will produce some very heavy rains and gusty winds," First Alert Meteorologist Tim Miller said.
As always, you can stay ahead of the storm using the WIS First Alert Weather App.
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About 100 investors participate at HIPA forum in New York
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About 100 U.S. investors were present at an investment forum organized on Wednesday by the Hungarian Investment Promotion Agency (HIPA), in conjunction with Bloomberg Government and the Consulate General of Hungary in New York, according to Hungarian news agency MTI.
Levente Magyar, minister of state for economic diplomacy at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, outlined the governmentʼs strategy for transforming Hungary into a production hub in Europe at the forum.
Regional and branch heads of GE, Citibank and McKinsey shared their experiences in Hungary at a panel discussion entitled “Positioning for a Post-Brexit World: How Central and Eastern Europe Stands to Gain.”
Magyar presented the Chain Bridge Budapest Award to IBM at the end of the forum. The award was established by HIPA to acknowledge corporate investments and activities that contribute to the development of Hungaryʼs economy.
Multiple Casualties In Manchester House Blaze
A number of people have been taken to hospital following a major fire at a terraced house in Greater Manchester.
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service was called to a fire at a mid-terraced house on Jackson Street, Worsley, at 4.59am on Monday, December 11.
Firefighters rescued five people from the house and used six breathing apparatus, three hose reels and a ventilation fan to extinguish the fire.
Four crews from Farnworth, Bolton Central and Eccles attended.
Residents and commuters are advised to continue to avoid the area due to road closures.
Firefighters are still on the scene to monitor the house for any remaining hotspots.
Heart understands there has been a number of casualties but it is not clear how serious their injuries are, or if there has been any fatalities.
The day in fashion is mostly about models (and honestly, when is it not?). Agyness works her magic off the runway, Milla expects a bundle of joy and missing model...
This afternoon will remain largely sunny and cold for a large part of the British Isles after a frosty start to the day.
Tonight under clear skies temperatures will fall away quickly and below freezing in rural areas. A widespread sharp frost will form and a ice warning has been issued across central areas, although slippery surfaces are possible anywhere there's frost across the UK.
From the west cloud will spread inland helping to bring temperatures back up tomorrow morning. It'll be a cloudier day, however the far south will hold onto the best spells of sunshine. Temperatures remain cold but slightly higher than today.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Inspur Electronic Information Industry Co Ltd :
* Says its unit plans to use 10 million yuan to set up a wholly owned cloud computing institute in Henan
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The Cape May County Sheriff’s Department remained under budget for the eighth year in a row. Sheriff Gary Schaffer released his year in review on Tuesday. Overtime costs were slashed once again, which helped in finding savings. Online visitation has increasingly become more popular. Last year, two out of every three jail visits were done online. This year is Schaffer’s last year on the job. He will be retiring at the end of his term and not seek reelection this year.
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ZURICH, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Julius Baer Group will ‍nominate Goldman Sachs investment banker Richard Campbell-Breeden for election to its board of directors, the Swiss private bank said on Monday.
Campbell-Breeden spent 27 years at Goldman Sachs in London, Hong Kong and New York. “His experience in Asia, while based in Hong Kong, will be of particular relevance as Julius Baer further extends its business in China and throughout the region”, it said in a statement. (Reporting by Michael Shields)
Alexander Zverev reacts during the awarding ceremony after the final match against Roger Federer at the Rogers Cup in Montreal. Alexander Zverev reacts during the awarding ceremony after the final match against Roger Federer at the Rogers Cup in Montreal.
The German beat Federer 6-3, 6-4 in the Rogers Cup final yesterday for his 10th consecutive victory.
The 20-year-old Zverev, the winner last week in Washington, DC, matched Federer with a fifth tournament title this year, although two of Federers triumphs were at majors. He also stopped Federers win streak at 16.
He will try to keep it going at an event in Cincinnati this week.
Its something amazing, back-to-back weeks, said Zverev, who handed Federer only his third loss of the year.
I feel like Im playing some of the best tennis of my life. But Cincinnati is a very tough draw. I dont know if I will be able to go far there because I am a little bit tired. But game-wise and confidence-wise, Im super happy the way everything is standing.  AP
The Heat turned it over 17 times and it led to 21 points in a 91-82 loss to Charlotte on Thursday night. Justise Winslow was also 0-for-9 shooting from the field.
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MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) Australian Open organizers have given 17-year-old Alex De Minaur and Andrew Whittington wild-card entries to the season’s first grand slam tournament.
De Minaur, a Wimbledon junior finalist last year, beat top-seeded Mikhail Kukushkin in the qualifying tournament for the Brisbane International, where he is set to make his ATP main draw debut this week. Whittington, 23, achieved a career-high ranking of No. 170 last November after winning six ITF titles and reaching semifinals at two ATP Challenger events.
Other wild cards already granted for the Australian Open men’s main draw include Denis Istomin, the Asia-Pacific Wildcard playoff winner from Uzbekistan, and Quentin Halys of France and Michael Mmoh of the United States, who were given reciprocal wildcards for the French Open and the U.S. Open.
BEREA, Ohio (AP) – Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback DeShone Kizer has signed his four-year contract.
The deal is projected to be worth nearly $5 million and include a $1.7 million signing bonus.
The second-round draft pick from Notre Dame has shown progress during the team’s mandatory minicamp and Kizer took snaps on Tuesday with Cleveland’s starting offense. Kizer is battling veterans Cody Kessler and Brock Osweiler for the starting job. Kizer has been pleased with his development so far, but reiterated Wednesday that he has a lot to learn.
The Browns, who have started 27 quarterbacks since 1999, selected Kizer with the No. 52 overall pick. He started 25 games for the Fighting Irish, passing for 5,809 yards and 47 touchdowns.
Cleveland has signed eight of its 10 draft picks from 2017.
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Mirotic scored 18 points (6-13 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 3-5 FT) with 12 rebounds over 35 minutes in Saturday's loss to the Timberwolves.
Mirotic made his debut for New Orleans after he was acquired from Chicago on Thursday. Dante Cunningham (five points, one rebound, 20 minutes) got the start with Mirotic coming off the bench to post a double-double in his inaugural performance in a Pelicans uniform.
Republican state Representative Mike Moon of southwest Missouri’s Ash Grove is sponsoring a resolution to denounce the 1850’s Supreme Court decision deny freedom to slave Dred Scott. Moon is a vocal anti-abortion advocate. He thinks the Dred Scot decision is similar to the U.S. Supreme Court’s Roe versus Wade ruling that legalized abortion, in that they’re among the worst renderings ever from the high bench.
The 1868 Fourteenth Amendment overturned the Dred Scott decision by granting citizenship to all those born in the United States, regardless of color.
Strategists at TD Securitiers gave their views on the prospects for both Nordic central banks.
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“The Riksbank seems to have taken a page from the ECB in how it’s considering the impact of currency strength on inflation, and we sense a greater level of comfort than in the past. Norges Bank also turned more hawkish despite too-low inflation, which seemed to be driven by FOMO more than inflation targeting”.
“The Riksbank still resists SEK strength, but we think they are changing their tune. Robust growth and rising inflation pressures may have them look to FX gains to help with the heavy lifting. We see two-way risks in NOK until the Norges Bank becomes more confident on the inflation outlook; Norway's housing market remains a medium-term risk”.
NORTH PLATTE – The Chase County Longhorns showed why they were the top-seed in the C1-11 sub-district as the knocked out Cozad 49-32 on Tuesday night. The game was close early before the Longhorns when on an 8-0 run to finish the first quarter to be up 16-7. They continued their dominance in the second quarter and extended their lead to 15 at half. However, the Haymakers closed the gap in the to four points in the third quarter and then three points in the beginning of the fourth quarter, but the Longhorns defense was too much for Cozad.
Sarah Yocom led the way for Cozad as she did for much of her career. She finished with 15 points. Kennedy Berreckman finished with eight. The Haymakers finish the season 11-12. The Longhorns advance to the sub district final on Thursday as they improve to 16-7 on the season. Mallie McNair scored 18 points to lead all scorers, Destiny Reinke chipped in with 15 points. Click here to listen to the podcast.
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A 21-year-old man is expected to appear in court later charged with attempted murder after a man was stabbed in Downpatrick, County Down.
He is also charged with common assault and criminal damage.
The 22-year-old victim was found with serious stab wounds to his side and back at a house in Ardilea Park just after 04:00 GMT on Sunday.
He was taken to hospital by ambulance but his injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.
A Magistrates’ Court sitting in Benin on Wednesday remanded a 52-year-old man, Monday Ovbovbo, in prison custody for allegedly raping his 15-year-old daughter.
The prosecutor, Thomas Ojo, told the court that the accused committed the offence on May 19, 2018, at Idogbo community in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of Edo.
He said the offence was punishable under Section 214 of the Criminal Code Cap 48, Vol II, Laws of the defunct Bendel State now applicable in Edo State.
The accused, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge when his plea was taken.
Magistrate J. O. Ejale ordered the remand of the accused and adjourned the case till July 13 for further hearing.
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EASTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Police say a motorcyclist suffered serious injuries after crashing his motorcycle over the weekend.
According to the Ionia County Sheriff Office Facebook page, it happened along Potters Road in Easton Township.
Police want to encourage riders to always wear protective gear. Police say the 43-year-old Ionia man may have suffered less injuries if he had been wearing a helmet and other gear.
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Kal Naismith has signed for Wigan Athletic.
The Scot will pen a three-year deal on July 1 at the DW Stadium following the expiry of his Pompey contract.
Kal Naismith will again link up with Paul Cook at Wigan. Picture: Joe Pepler
He will again link up with former Blues manager Paul Cook.
Naismith departed Fratton Park earlier this month after contract negotiations failed to reach a conclusion.
The ex-Rangers forward made 94 appearances and scored 21 goals at Fratton Park after joining from Accrington in 2015.
Yet Naismith struggled to show his best form under Kenny Jackett last season, registered just three times in 31 matches.
However, the 26-year-old will reunite with the boss he admitted gets the best out of him at Wigan.
Naismith was Cook's talisman on the road to Pompey winning the League Two title in 2017, scoring seven goals and registering as many assists in the final 11 matches.
The Scotland under-17 international was also linked with a move to Wigan in January.
Prosecutors are reviewing charges against a man held for fatally stabbing two men at a Salvation Army apartment building in Minnesota.
Police say the 53-year-old man was intoxicated when he killed the men following an argument at Castleview Apartments in Rochester, a building that provides housing for the homeless, disabled and those with mental health issues.
The man was arrested shortly after the stabbings Saturday night as he tried to leave the building through a back stairway. The Olmsted County Attorney's Office was reviewing the case Monday and expected to file charges Tuesday. The suspect was being held on two tentative counts of second-degree murder.
Police say the victims, 57-year-old Phillip William Hicks and 45-year-old Eric Alan Flemming, were stabbed in the chest and upper abdomen. Both lived in the building.
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A weekend fire destroyed a home in Fostoria. Firefighters responded to 615 Maple Street around 5 a.m. Saturday. Interim Fostoria Fire Chief Brian Herbert says it looks like the blaze started in the back porch area of the home.
Herbert says only three men were on duty when the fire began. They called in all off-duty firefighters and the Tiffin Fire Department to help. Water issues didn’t help firefighters out either. The closest hydrant to the house did not supply enough water initially.
The home’s resident escaped safely with the family dog. Investigators haven’t determined the cause of the blaze.
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A passenger was tasered and arrested after he allegedly touched another passenger inappropriately and refused to leave the plane. Law enforcement officers eventually used a taser when the man became combative and took him into custody.
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- A suspect remains at large on Friday in an alleged attempted robbery where a victim was shot in West Brighton.
An 18-year-old man told police that he was walking home at about 8 p.m. Thursday when he was approached by a suspect who demanded money at Caroline Street and Cary Avenue, said an NYPD spokeswoman.
A struggle ensued and the suspect allegedly fired a round, striking the victim in his right leg. The suspect then fled on foot.
The 18-year-old man found his own way to Richmond University Medical Center in West Brighton and is expected to recover from his injuries, police said.
Police described the suspect as a Hispanic male in his 20s who stands about 5'9" and sports a mustache.
He was seen wearing black clothing.
A new cup was presented at Stonehaven Ladies Bowling Club prize giving.
Heather Garvie was the first winner of the junior singles competition and received her trophy from president. Rosie Wood, who also donated the cup.
This year’s Ladies Champion was Catherine McIntosh who has won the competition an amazing 15 times.
The club champion for 2017, Graham Penny, received his trophy from club president Joe Aitken.
WELL, GOOD: Trump to greet Netanyahu by abandoning ‘2-state’ doctrine.
If we assume that the two-state solution was ever viable, it lost even our ability to assume when Arafat rejected a deal giving the Palestinians 93% of what they wanted, in favor of waging a renewed terror war against Israel.
Arsenal completed the club-record signing of Aubameyang from Borussia Dortmund earlier this week as they also welcomed Henrikh Mkhitaryan from Manchester United.
Arsenal are not short in attacking options now but Merson feels the additions of attacking talent has only papered over the cracks in their defence.
The Gunners attempted to sign West Brom’s Jonny Evans during the window but The Baggies were reluctant to let him go.
West Brom boss Alan Pardew revealed their offer at the last minute was nowhere near good enough.
And Merson finds it remarkable his former side have not invested in their weakest positions that will now come back to haunt them once again.
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Although Saline was shutout 14-0 in its opening game against Rockford this season, coach Joe Palka said that might be a blessing in disguise.
He was right as the Hornets have rebounded from their first regular season loss since their Week 1 opener in 2014 with six straight wins, including a 49-7 victory over visiting Pioneer on Friday.
Saline now has outscored opponents 269-41 during that stretch. It also won its 23rd straight SEC Red game and clinched the league title outright for the fifth time in the past six seasons under Palka.
“I think it caught us by surprise, because we went in thinking we were going to win that game,” Saline senior receiver Andrew Diuble said of the Rockford loss. “I think losing that game, obviously not a good thing to every lose, but it really fueled us to prepare for the rest of the season.”
Milan, July 4 - A bodybuilder who bit off a tax driver's ear after a parking squabble at Milan's main rail station in November is to do four months of social work, a judge said Wednesday. The man will work with a home for kids with problems of various kinds. Antonio Bindi, 29, attacked the 48-year-old taxi driver in a fit of road rage on November 28.
In this Monday, June 25, 2018 photo a gravestone dated 1840, foreground, stands near the Mashpee Old Indian Meeting House, behind, on Mashpee Wampanoag Tribal land, on Cape Cod, Mass. The tribe says an unfavorable decision from the U.S. Interior Department on its tribal reservation status would effectively shut down certain government operations, including the tribe's new court system and police force. Steven Senne AP Photo
On December 10 at 7:50 p.m. the Dubuque County Sheriff's Office was called to 16406 Cedar Ridge Road for an attempted internet scam.
The victim was sent an email from a person who said they were a hired hitman with a contract to kill them.
The suspect who sent the email said the victim had to pay $16,520 if she wanted to live.
The suspect also said if the victim paid the money they would find out who had hired a hitman to kill them.
Police are still following up on the case and say it's the first known instance of the scam in the Tri-State area.
Police are reminding people to be careful when they have strange phone calls or email.
If you receive an email like the one above, or any other suspicious emails or phone calls, and are a resident of Dubuque County, contact the non-emergency Sheriff's Office line at 563-589-4414.
Sarah Jessica Parker has opened up about whether Sex and City 3 is really going to happen or not.
“It’s in a warming drawer. It’s never been a ‘no’… it’s always been an ‘if’ and ‘when’,” the 51-year-old Divorce star told Marie Claire. “And that remains the question being asked by two very thoughtful people who are taking into very serious consideration those people who devoted a lot of time. We’re not cavalier about the way we arrive at that decision.”
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Pictured: Sarah posing for photographs while sitting front row at the Narciso Rodriguez collection presentation held during New York Fashion Week on Tuesday (February 14) in New York City.
“You can run but you can’t hide dear @narciso_rodriguez,” Sarah captioned with her Instagram post. “We insist on applauding and celebrating your sublime show. X, sj”
Six-time Paralympic gold-medallist David Weir has revealed he suffered depression in the aftermath of his unsuccessful Rio 2016 campaign. The 38-year-old won two golds in 2008 and four more at London 2012 and has 10 Paralympic medals in all, but failed to add to his tally last summer and had a fractious relationship with some members of the Great Britain coaching staff.
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Your editorial “The Supreme Court Rises Above” (June 27) is far too kind to the four members of the court who voted against President Trump’s travel ban, as well as to the people attacking the rule of law and the protection of our borders and our national sovereignty. The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965 gives any president the authority to limit immigration from countries that he or she believes threaten America.
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Draymond Green joined the lengthy list of injured Warriors stars on Monday night.
Green exited Golden State’s game against the Spurs in the first half and the team announced that he would not return. ESPN’s Doris Burke said it was a “midsection contusion.”
The Warriors are already without their three best players—Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson. Curry has a sprained ankle, Durant has a sore rib and Thompson broke his thumb. The fifth member of the starting lineup, Zaza Pachulia, is playing through a right shoulder contusion.
The injuries don’t stop there, either. Omri Casspi is out with a sprained ankle and four more players are playing through injuries, including Patrick McCaw, who has a fractured wrist.
Motorcycle rider killed in collision with car
WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) — Police say a 31-year-old woman has died when the motorcycle she was riding on collided with a car in Massachusetts.
MassLive.com reports the crash happened around 10:25 a.m. Tuesday near the Interstate 290 westbound on-ramp in Worcester.
Police say a 79-year-old driver was turning left to enter the highway when the motorcycle crashed into the passenger side front door.
Several people tried to help the female motorcycle rider before she was taken to a hospital where she later died. Police have not released her name.
Police say no citations have been issued yet, but their investigation is ongoing.
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ESCONDIDO, Calif. (AP) — Authorities have arrested a suspect in the brutal stabbing death of a 75-year-old retiree more than three decades ago in Southern California.
Police in Escondido say technology led to new analysis of fingerprints from the apartment where Richard Finney was stabbed 31 times in 1986.
The San Diego Union-Tribune reported Monday that Nathan Eugene Mathis faces a charge of murder and an allegation that he used a knife in the attack. The 62-year-old retired security guard pleaded not guilty last week.
Investigators haven’t named a possible motive or said whether the defendant and the victim knew each other.
Gina Turi Curry, Finney’s granddaughter, tells the newspaper she burst into tears when police informed her of the arrest.
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Agence France-Presse reports that the remote Rangamati region was hardest hit by the pre-dawn landslides, with at least 98 deaths. Many of the victims in the hilly district lived in poor tribal communities, and were buried in their homes while sleeping.
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Former Dallas Cowboy and Oklahoma State running back Joseph Randle was charged with assault against a fellow inmate at the Sedgwick County Jail on Wednesday, according to a Wichita Eagle report.
His charges – one count of aggravated battery and one count of disorderly conduct – stem from an altercation at the jail on Friday. Randle is awaiting trials in four other criminal cases including running into people with his car, interfering with law enforcement and threatening the jail deputy.
Randle rushed for 822 yards and nine touchdowns in two-and-a-half seasons in Dallas.
His bond for the most recent charges is $7,500.
The Traverse City Police Department is looking for your help in identifying a a woman who allegedly stole from Traverse City Business.
The woman seen in this photo allegedly stole two bottles of vodka from the West Side Beverage on Front Street.
It happened Monday night around 10:15pm.
According to the TCPD the woman goes by the name of “Goody”.
Anyone with information about the incident or her identity is asked to contact Officer Reed Shea of the TCPD at 231.995.5150.
Bullying, slurs and sobs before elders act on sex-pest steward
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An Obion County man has been arrested for allegedly having inappropriate communications with a juvenile female of a sexual nature.
Michael A. Beamish, 28, of South Fulton is charged with sexual exploitation of a minor.
According to Dresden Police Investigator Steve Howe, the case first came to light on Monday, February 6, after the parent of a 14-year-old female from Dresden reported that her daughter had been receiving inappropriate messages on Facebook.
(See compete story in the Feb. 15th issue of the Dresden Enterprise.)
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Simone Biles Crushes Texans Cheerleading Debut ... Mostly
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Here it is ... video of Simone Biles' DEBUT as a Houston Texans cheerleader -- and it's awesome!!
The Team USA gymnastics superstar grabbed her pom-poms and hit the sidelines with the team on Sunday as the very first "honorary" member of the squad.
Biles did pretty well outside of missing a couple of steps ... but given the fact she only had a few days to practice, it's super impressive.
And get this ... Biles trained with the team AFTER gymnastics practices, where she's putting in work for the 2020 Olympics.
Impressed yet??
JERUSALEM — Rabbi Aharon Leib Shteinman, the spiritual leader of Israel's non-Hassidic ultra-Orthodox Jews of European descent, has died. He was 104.
Shteinman died on Tuesday from a heart attack after falling ill weeks ago.
Shteinman was one of Israel's most influential rabbis and a political kingmaker whose orders were strictly followed by his representatives in parliament.
Following the 2012 death of his predecessor, Rabbi Yosef Shalom Elyashiv, he was widely regarded as "Gadol Hador," or "leader of the generation." Hundreds of thousands are expected to attend his funeral in the central Israeli ultra-Orthodox city of Bnei Brak.
Shteinman was known for his rabbinic scholarship, relatively pragmatic rulings and extremely modest lifestyle.
CHICAGO (AP)  A suburban Chicago high school says safety concerns have prompted it to forfeit a football game against a school on Chicago's West Side.
St. Francis High School in Wheaton was scheduled to play Chicago Hope Academy on Friday night. But officials at St. Francis say a recent shooting, along with gunshots reported near Little League games at a local park over the summer, convinced the school to keep its team at home.
Chicago Hope Academy played a game at the park on Sept. 29 against another Chicago school that was interrupted by gunfire. No one was injured.
Hope Academy founder Bob Muzikowski says that was the first violent episode in 13 years of football at the school. He says security would have been robust at Friday's game.
Anthony Burfoot, the former Norfolk Treasurer, was sentenced to 6-years in the bing for corruption and perjury today. Everyone knows a brother will do “6-years” on what a white man will do community service on. Just ask Kwame…
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(Reuters) - Kuwaiti authorities on Saturday were working on containing and cleaning up a crude oil spill in the country's southern waters in the Gulf, Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) said in a statement.
KPC did not give the magnitude of the spill nor its cause but said different services were investigating the incident.
"Emergency oil teams are still working to put an oil spill near Kuwait's southern Ras al-Zour area under control," the statement said, citing Seikh Talal al-Khaled al-Sabah, Kuwait's oil sector spokesman.
"Nearby beaches will be cleaned once power and water plants are secured and the oil spill is put under full control," it added.
Ras al-Zour is where Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC) is building the Middle East's largest oil refinery with a capacity of 615,000 per day and $11.5 billion worth of contracts.
On Friday, Kuwait's Environment Public Authority (EPA) said it was taking all appropriate measures in order to protect water outlets from the oil spill.
The eccentric leader of Wadiya is summoned to a United Nations assembly in New York to address concerns about his country's nuclear weapons program.
Researchers in Southampton are leading the UK arm of a Europe-wide study to create a replacement for the current vaccine which does not offer lifelong protection and has become less effective over time.
The condition, also known as pertussis, is a highly contagious bacterial infection of the lungs and airways caused by a bacterium called Bordetella pertussis (B. pertussis). It is spread through coughs and sneezes of someone with the infection.
It causes repeated coughing that can last for two to three months or more, and affects mainly babies under the age of six months - the group most vulnerable to severe and sometimes life-threatening respiratory and neurological complications which require hospital admission.
Two men were killed in a collision between a truck and a car on the R546 in the direction of the small town of Charl Cilliers in Mpumalanga early on Saturday morning, paramedics said.
ER24 paramerdics arrived on the scene at about 1am where they found a car with severe damage, ER24 spokesman Werner Vermaak said.
“Two men were found with fatal injuries. Sadly, there was nothing that they could do for them and they were declared dead. The driver of the truck sustained minor injuries. He was assessed on scene and later transported to a nearby hospital.”
The cause of the crash was not yet known, Vermaak said.
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PALMDALE, Calif. (AP)  Los Angeles County authorities say two adults and two children have been killed in a collision on a desert highway.
County fire department officials say the two-vehicle crash happened late Tuesday morning in Palmdale.
Television news footage showed a passenger van with its front end crushed and a completely demolished car.
KABC-TV reports a man, a woman and two children died. It's unclear whether the victims were related.
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A novel take on the humble steamed bun is taking Hong Kong’s culinary scene by storm, and scooping up awards for its creator.
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Dybala: ‘Ready for Barcelona’
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Juventus' Paulo Dybala assures he’ll “probably be 100 per cent” to play Barcelona on Wednesday night.
The forward went off injured during the 2-0 win over Pescara at the weekend, and it was feared he could miss the Champions League Quarter-Final second leg.
“Fortunately I’ve been training with the team,” Dybala told TyC Sports.
“I’ll probably be 100 per cent to play Barcelona.”
Dybala recently renewed with the Bianconeri until 2022, and says he never had any doubts about remaining in Turin.
“The renewal was my choice, Juventus have nothing to envy Real Madrid, Bayern Munich or Barcelona.
“I talked to them and told them that I wanted to stay, I’m very happy at Juventus.”
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Former France football coach Henri Michel, who led Les Bleus to the 1984 Olympic title, has died at the age of 70, the French Footballers' Union (UNFP) announced yesterday.
"Henri Michel, a colossus of French football, left us this morning," the UNFP wrote on Twitter, adding their "sincere condolences to his family and friends".
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(CNN) What's worse than having your home burglarized? Helplessly watching it happen live on your phone.
A Kansas City firefighter and his wife experienced this on New Year's Eve when two men broke into their home while they were away.
Ryan Koehler and his wife Kelsey watched the entire burglary on a phone app.
"I was like, oh it's just the dog walking around," Kelsey Koehler told CNN affiliate WDAF . "And that's when I saw them kicking the door, and I literally just started shaking."
A text sent to their phones let them know there was movement in the house, then they watched it all via a security camera in the living room.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Hyeon Chung has pulled out of this month's New York Open because of the blister injury that forced him to retire from his semifinal loss to Roger Federer in the Australian Open.
The 21-year-old Chung became the first Korean to reach the semifinals of a major, beating Novak Djokovic along the way, but had to stop during the second set against eventual champion Federer because of blisters on his feet.
Chung says Friday in a statement that his feet have not recovered and he needs more time, adding he was looking forward to playing in front of the city's many Korean fans.
Sebastian Korda was given a wild card into the tournament, which runs Feb. 11-18. The 17-year-old American is the top-ranked junior player and was the Australian Open boys' singles champion.
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This release supports the Generic Sensor API, a universal standard that lets web apps talk to sensors in devices like VR headsets and fitness trackers. You could move around a 3D world just by moving your head or wrist, for instance. You should also see a unified experience between mobile VR and its more advanced desktop counterparts. If you're nervous about Spectre-style attacks, there's also wider use of site isolation to reduce the chances of a page swiping data from your other browser tabs.
All told, this may be one of the more quietly significant Chrome updates in recent months. You'll have to wait for sites to support all the new features, but they could change how you interact with the web.
Netflix is worried and excited by future
Netflix chief says he faces growing competition from Amazon, Apple and Google but still sees room to grow.
BAGHDAD, April 2 Iraq plans to increase its oil output capacity to 5 million barrels per day before the end of the year, Oil Minister Jabar al-Luaibi said on Sunday.
Iraq will proceed in parallel with exploration plans to increase its reserves by 15 billion barrels in 2018, to reach 178 billion barrels, Luaibi told an energy conference in Baghdad.
Among the plans to increase output capacity from existing fields is a sea water injection plan which is in process of being tendered, he said.
(Reporting by Ahmed Rasheed; Writing by Maher Chmaytelli; Editing by Mark Potter)
If you're planning a lunch/dinner date with a friend or a loved one today you could do worse than head over to Sandymount.
Today is American Independence Day and with the United States being the spiritual home of the burger, Bujo is putting on a great deal for the day that's in it.
Customers ordering the double version of the BuJo, Piquanté, Vegan or Veggie burger from the menu can avail of a second burger for free, as long as they order a side and either a soda, shake, beer or wine each.
As well as that, Bujo has also created 'The American Pie', a 4th of July-inspired milkshake which is available just for today, which is made of of Coolhull Farm ice cream with apple pie, peanut butter & jelly.
Certainly enough to get the tastebuds tickling.
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March 30 Australian shares are expected to cool off at the open on Thursday after two straight days of gains, trailing a slight rise on Wall Street where investors began looking ahead to first-quarter earnings season. Higher oil prices are expected to keep energy stocks buoyant. The local share price index futures rose 0.09 percent, or 5 points, to 5,865, an 8.5-point discount to the underlying S&P/ASX 200 index close. The benchmark rose nearly 1 percent in the previous session. New Zealand's benchmark S&P/NZX 50 index was up 1.92 points at 7,135.49 at 2109 GMT. For a summary of overnight action across global markets, double click on For a digest of the day's business stories in Australian newspapers, double click on (Reporting by Rushil Dutta in Bengaluru; Editing by James Dalgleish)
Jason Hammel, Jorge Soler and Travis Wood used Monday’s off day to take a day trip to Chicago to pick up their 2016 World Series rings in a pregame ceremony Monday night at Wrigley Field.
For one night, the Royals put on Cubs jerseys one final time, while their received their hardware from from president of baseball operations Theo Epstein, general manager Jed Hoyer and manager Joe Maddon.
Even though the Royals will be in Chicago next week when they play the White Sox, the Cubs and Royals made an arrangement to have the three receive their rings in front of the Wrigley Field fans.
Hammel signed as a free agent on February 8th with Kansas City. A week later, Wood was signed as a free agent and Soler was acquired came to the Royals in early December in a trade for Wade Davis.
Soler tweaked his oblique strain while taking swings in the cage and has been sidelined since spring training. The club is hopeful he can start a rehab assignment next week.
Miley Cyrus has legs for days as she steps out late Wednesday afternoon (June 14) in New York City.
The 24-year-old “Malibu” singer went cool in an all white outfit covered with rainbows and balloons.
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While she’s in NYC, Miley is expected to make an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and took to Instagram to share a pic of herself dressed as a panda during rehearsal.
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At her Feinstein's/54 Below show earlier this week, Mandy Gonzalez returned with her unforgettable concert. One of those unforgettable moments from the night was a mashup of both an old and new song by Lin-Manuel Miranda, that even had him sobbing all the way in London, according to Twitter.
In the video that can be seen below, the HAMILTON and IN THE HEIGHTS star mashed up a cut song "Fire Escape" from IN THE HEIGHTS and "How Far I'll Go" from Disney's MOANA.
Star of Broadway, television, and film, Mandy is best known for her portrayal of Nina Rosario in In the Heights, for which she received a Drama Desk Award after originating the role Off-Broadway at 37 Arts. Mandy won an OBIE Award in the Off-Broadway production of Eli's Comin', subsequently appearing on Broadway in Tim Rice and Elton John's Aida, Dance of the Vampires, Lennon, and as Elphaba in Wicked on Broadway. On screen, Mandy is known for her recent recurring role on ABC's Quantico, as well as on the CBS hit Madam Secretary.
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A 21-year-old Santa Maria man is facing attempted-murder charges in connection with a stabbing incident Tuesday afternoon at a local motel, according to the Santa Maria Police Department.
Gilbert Godinez was booked into the Santa Barbara County Jail following the attack, which occurred at about 3:45 p.m. at the Budget Inn, 1100 N. Broadway, said Sgt. Jack Dunn.
Officers responding to a report of a fight found the victim with multiple stab wounds to his upper torso, Dunn said.
He was transported to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital with what were described as non-life-threatening injuries.
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TULSA, Okla. — A Delta Air Lines flight from Portland, Oregon, to Atlanta was diverted to Tulsa, Oklahoma, Wednesday because of an onboard disturbance involving a passenger.
Tulsa International Airport spokeswoman Alexis Higgins said Delta flight 1156 landed about 11:30 a.m. and that the passenger was removed to be questioned by the FBI.
Higgins said she did not know the nature of the disturbance and a Delta spokesman did not immediately return a phone call seeking comment.
FBI spokeswoman Andrea Anderson in Oklahoma City confirmed the agency is investigating but referred questions to the U.S. Attorney’s office in Tulsa. A phone call seeking comment was not immediately returned.
In a statement, Delta said the flight was diverted because of an “unruly passenger” but that it landed without incident. The airline apologized to other passengers were inconvenienced because of the delay.
Higgins said the aircraft refuelled and resumed the flight to Atlanta about 1:35 p.m.
PEO Chapter MZ will meet Monday, April 24, at 1:30, at Windsor Manor with hostess Marilyn Mehlhaus. Donna Sutton will present the program.
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The Washington Capitals have left out Australia's Nathan Walker for game two of their NHL Stanley Cup series with the Las Vegas Golden Knights.
Walker, who was also scratched from Monday's opener, was one of seven players Capitals coach Barry Trotz left out of the squad for Wednesday's game in Las Vegas.
The Capitals are desperate for a win in the best-of-seven series after letting in two late goals in game one to lose 6-4 to the Knights.
ROGERSVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) – The Hawkins County man charged with kidnapping a nine-year-old girl and setting off a massive AMBER Alert search pleaded guilty in court on Monday and was sentenced to 25 years in prison.
Gary Simpson entered an Alford plea on Monday, meaning he did not admit to his charges and maintained his innocence, but felt he had no chance of a not guilty verdict.
Simpson must serve 100 percent of his sentence.
Simpson was charged with especially aggravated kidnapping after police say he took his niece by marriage out of school last May. People spent countless hours searching for her and she was finally found in a rural area by three men.
He was later also charged with two counts of rape of a child and three counts of aggravated sexual battery.
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Drake is fuming after a recent stay at La Quinta, California’s Madison Club.
“The most offensive place I have ever stayed at in my life with staff who pick and choose who they are going to accommodate based on racial profiling #Coachella,” the rapper, 30, wrote in a since-deleted post on Instagram early Monday with a snapshot of the facility’s logo.
Drake’s fans are also voicing their concerns in the comments of the post — many tagging the club, whose account is private. “It should never take this level of a spotlight to assess your mandate and employee compliance,” one commenter said.
According to the Madison Club’s website, it is located 100 miles south and east of Los Angeles and bills itself as an exclusive residential community for the rich and famous — including late A-listers Frank Sinatra, Liberace, Cary Grant and Bob Hope.
Drake performed at the annual music event during Future’s Saturday night set.
Requests for comment from Drake and the Madison Club were not returned.
The House Intelligence Committee released a memo that alleges bias and wrongdoing by FBI officials while investigating then-candidate Donald Trump. The four-page document was compiled by staff of the House Intelligence Committee’s chairman, Rep. Devin Nunes (R-Calif.) and released against strong opposition from the Justice Department, FBI and Democratic lawmakers.
The text of the memo is annotated by POLITICO staff below.
CLEVELAND (AP) — Police say they’re investigating the death of a 3-year-old boy found unresponsive in Cleveland.
City police spokesman Det. Reginald Lanton says officers were called to the city’s Broadway-Slavic Village neighborhood on Sunday.
Police say they found the toddler in cardiac arrest due to “suspicious circumstances.”
Officials say the toddler was declared dead at a hospital.
Cleveland police homicide detectives investigate every child death in the city.
Further details weren’t immediately released.
Okanagan Avenue will be closed between July 4-11 with a detour route in effect.
The City of Vernon has approved an application from Godard Excavating to work within a City right-of-way in the 4600 Block of Okanagan Avenue for sewer and water main installations, as well as road widening from July 11-31, at which time single lane, alternating traffic will be in effect.
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Some welcome news arrived recently for boys with a condition called Duchenne muscular dystrophy. A new therapy is showing promising results, and it raises a question for the Food and Drug Administration: What if society had missed this moment?
In late June Sarepta Therapeutics, a biotech company, released data on a gene therapy for Duchenne, a disease that weakens muscles and organ function. Patients tend to die before age 25. The therapy is still very early in the pipeline and the data are from only three patients, but the...
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Stocks are opening slightly lower on Wall Street as technology and phone companies take losses.
The declines early Friday threatened to put an end to the longest winning streak in four years for the Standard & Poor's 500 index.
Wholesale club operator Costco sank 5.2 percent after reporting a disappointing quarter.
Bond prices fell, pushing yields higher. The yield on the 10-year Treasury note rose to 2.40 percent.
The higher yields send banks higher. Citizens Financial rose 1.4 percent.
The S&P 500 index fell 4 points, or 0.2 percent, to 2,547.
The Dow Jones industrial average lost 21 points, or 0.1 percent, to 22,753, and the Nasdaq composite fell 9 points, or 0.1 percent, to 6,576.
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An Albemarle County man charged with second-degree murder and assaulting a police officer will stay behind bars.
Monday, August 14, an Albemarle General District Court judge denied bond for 25-year-old Joshua Frederick Campbell.
Police believe Campbell shot and killed 27-year-old Callum Braxton Boggs around 12:30 p.m. Saturday, August 12, in the 2500 block area of White Mountain Road in Afton.
Investigators with the Albemarle County Police Department believe the shooting was an isolated incident.
Campbell was arrested at the scene, and is currently being held at the Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail.
He is due back in court October 5.
Police have established a man who robbed a BNZ branch in Mosgiel, Otago yesterday was armed with a gun and demanded money from a teller.
Police car generic. Source: 1 NEWS
Police are continuing to make enquiries into the aggravated robbery that happened around 11.30am at the Gordon Road branch yesterday, leaving bank staff shaken.
In a statement, Police said the man left the scene in a dark coloured two door vehicle with a quantity of cash.
"A scene examination has been completed," a police spokesperson said.
"We are continuing to speak with a number of witnesses and are reviewing CCTV footage.
"Support is being provided to the people who were in the bank at the time.
"If anyone may have seen a vehicle fitting the description above in the Mosgiel area around the time of the robbery, we encourage them to contact Dunedin Police on 03-471 4800."
Kroll is exec producing an adaptation of Lethem's NYT bestseller 'Motherless Brooklyn.'
Kroll & Co., the recently launched shingle of former Warner Bros. exec Sue Kroll, has picked up the rights to The Feral Detective.
The upcoming novel from Jonathan Lethem follows Phoebe Siegler, who heads to California to try to find her best friend’s missing teenage daughter. When a lead brings her to the stark and seedy desert towns just east of Los Angeles, Phoebe is put in contact with Charles Heist, a strange private eye with an uncanny ability to find those that don’t want to be found.
Kroll is exec producing an adaptation of Lethem's NYT bestseller Motherless Brooklyn, Edward Norton's directorial debut that stars Bruce Willis, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Willem Dafoe and Alec Baldwin.
WME brokered the deal on behalf of Lethem and the novel. Hansen Jacobson negotiated on behalf of Kroll & Co.
Under her Warner Bros. based banner, Kroll recently announced that she is developing Fidel Castro movie My Dearest Fidel with Gal Gadot.
As the terror group Islamic State continues to lose territory in Iraq and Syria, analysts say its propaganda has undergone a significant change. Many of the recent videos produced by the group have focused on the battle for the Iraqi city of Mosul – and the calls for foreign fighters to join the group are no longer so prominent, as Henry Ridgwell reports from London.
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BAGHDAD, April 2 Iraq has given OPEC assurances it will fully comply with an agreement to cut oil supply in order to bolster crude prices, OPEC Secretary General Mohammed Barkindo said on Sunday.
Compliance with the deal agreed by OPEC and non-OPEC producers at the end of last year to cut supply is "encouraging," Barkindo told an energy conference in Baghdad.
"The focus is now to rebalance the market," he said.
He described as "very constructive" meetings he had on Saturday with Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi and other Iraqi leaders in Baghdad.
He saluted Iraq's "flexibility" in the talks that helped bring about an agreement between the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries and non-member oil producers. (Reporting by Ahmed Rasheed; Writing by Maher Chmaytelli; Editing by Mark Potter)
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Defense has been the Commodores strong suit in recent years. It lost top lineman Adam Butler and won’t have the talent of Zach Cunningham at linebacker this fall. It has starter Nifae Lealao back along with Jonathan Wynn at end.
OTTAWA – Health Canada wants to reduce the alcohol content and the size of the sugary, high-alcohol drinks like those sold under the FCKD UP and Four Loko brands.
Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor is launching consultations aimed at amending federal food and drug regulations to restrict the content of sweetened beverages whose alcohol content is between seven per cent and 12 per cent.
It’s seeking feedback from the industry and all interested parties by May 3.
Health Canada will also convene a meeting with provincial and territorial governments in the coming weeks to discuss issues like advertising, marketing and labelling to reduce the risks caused by the products.
The move comes about three weeks after the death of Athena Gervais, a 14-year-old Quebec girl who reportedly consumed FCKD UP with an alcohol content of 11.9 per cent.
The Quebec government has already announced it will forbid the sale of the sweetened drinks in convenience and grocery stores.
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Dhaka : The death toll from the devastating rain-triggered landslides in Bangladesh’s three south-eastern districts has risen to 134 as rescuers retrieved more bodies including those of two Army officers, officials said on Wednesday.
Since Monday morning, heavy rains swept through the districts of Chittagong, Bandarban and Rangamati and triggered huge landslides early on Tuesday, burying many in their homes as they slept, reports Xinhua news agency.
Four members of the Bangladesh Army including two of its officers were killed in a landslide in Rangamati. Lt Col Md Rashidul Hasan told Xinhua that 10 Army men were also injured in the incident while another remained missing. –
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The Philadelphia Eagles are 4 or 4.5-point underdogs in the Super Bowl, depending on your book. They are facing five-time champions Tom Brady and Bill Belichickand the dynastic New England Patriots. And yet, they seem to be the fanbase getting the puffier chest and bigger britches.
Here’s the Sixers putting on a fake Brady-mascot stunt last night.
And here’s a mural depicting a gigantic eagle grasping a Patriots player in its talons.
Excellent new mural on the 800 block of Bainbridge pic.twitter.com/mW2W9iEous — Dan McQuade (@dhm) February 1, 2018
Hmm. There’s a fine line between healthy confidence and misplaced cockiness. I’d posit Philadelphia is flirting with that line.
One thing’s for sure: whichever group of fans ends up victorious on Sunday night, they are going to be insufferable. This is an elite, perhaps never-before-seen matchup of skilled trash-talking supporters.
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From the outside, the five-story property at 16 Centre Square is still the confounding mid-century conversion that took a unique curved-front Downtown Easton building and devolved it to a tan-brick generic rectangle. One 6 Flats is scheduled is be completed April 10 and, even in its still-under-construction guise, half of the 28 apartments are under lease, said Garrett Benner, who, with his brother, Brandon, is heading up the project.
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Japan's Ministry of Finance (MOF) official, Masatsugu Asakawa, crossed the wires now, via Reuters, noting that Market expects 2 or 3 US interest rate hikes this year.
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — A Durham man is being held on a $500,000 bond after an armed robbery of a store in December, police said.
The robbery happened on December 27 at the Trinity Food Mart at 403 East Trinity Avenue, Durham police said in a news release.
Since January, police had been looking for Christopher Mandy-Lasalle Holder, 33, officials said.
Holder was arrested on Friday in an apartment on Wiggins Street, according to police.
He is charged with armed robbery, breaking and entering, larceny, conspiracy, possession of a stolen vehicle and failure to return a rental vehicle.
Holder is being held in Durham County Jail under a $250,000 bond for the robbery charge. He was given an additional $250,000 bond for other the charges.
BERLIN (AP) — A Vietnamese man charged with involvement in the kidnapping of a former Vietnamese oil executive in Berlin has gone on trial in the German capital.
The 47-year-old, identified only as Long N.H. because of German privacy rules, is charged with espionage and being an accessory to deprivation of liberty. Germany believes the kidnapping was a Vietnamese intelligence operation.
German authorities say executive Trinh Xuan Thanh and a woman accompanying him were snatched off the street, bundled into a van and taken to Vietnam in July. Vietnam claims Thanh, who was seeking asylum in Germany, returned voluntarily.
Thanh, the former chairman of PetroVietnam's construction arm, was given two life sentences earlier this year for embezzlement.
The suspect who went on trial Tuesday is accused of providing logistical help for the kidnapping.
The City of Burlington is calling for artist and cultural submissions ahead of the ninth annual Culture Days weekend, set for Sept. 28-30.
“Culture Days provides an opportunity for residents to engage with local arts and cultural professionals to celebrate Burlington’s rich cultural community,” said Angela Paparizo, the city’s manager of arts and culture.
“Working closely with Doors Open, the Art Gallery of Burlington, the Burlington Performing Arts Centre, Burlington Public Library, Museums of Burlington, Tourism Burlington, and the Arts and Cultural Council of Burlington, Culture Days features three days of different types of events that reflect the mosaic of Canadian culture.”
The national initiative aims to raise awareness, provide accessibility and encourage participation and engagement in the arts and cultural life of Burlington.
UFILE - In this Feb. 20, 1988, file photo, U.S. figure skater Brian Boitano, center, who won the gold medal is flanked by silver medalist Brian Orser , left, of Canada, and bronze medalist Alexandre Fadeev, right, of the Soviet Union, at the medal ceremony following the men's figure skating competition at the Winter Olympics in Calgary, Canada. U.S. figure skater Vincent Zhou is well-versed in the rivalry between American figure skater Brian Boitano and Canadian counterpart Brian Orser, what became known as the “Battle of the Brians” at the 1988 Calgary Olympics. That’s because Boitano is “an inspiration” to Zhou, who fell in love with the sport by watching the sport in part by watching old footage of the two-time world champion on Youtube. Jack Smith, File AP Photo
According to local reports , Reinaldo De Jesus Henao, 36 from New York, was arrested on Friday evening at the festival site in Indio, California. Suspicion was raised after several festival-goers used the 'Find My Phone' function to trace their missing devices.
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The Girls High School and the Starlift Steel Orchestra are celebrating today, after coming out on top in the Vinlec Junior Pan Fest, held at the Victoria Park yesterday.
The Girls High School was first in the Schools category, with C.W. Prescod taking the second position and the Marriaqua Government School taking the third spot.
In the Commuinity Bands category, Starlift Steel Orchestra was first, Sion Hill Euphonium second and Symphonix third.
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It's prom season, and that means it's time to dress to impress for the magical evening.Assistance League Dream Dress is in their 5th year. They are working to make sure more than 500 get their belle of the ball experience with the dress of their dreams.The program offers girls a unique shopping experience in their Paris-themed boutique. Girls who may not otherwise be able to attend school events such as prom or graduation can choose from more than 2,000 new and gently used dresses, jewelry, shoes and evening bags, all free of charge.Referral forms are available through school personnel in the Fresno, Central and Clovis Unified school districts and local foster care agencies.There are no income qualifications.
A veteran’s ward in a Missouri prison is earning recognition for veteran rehabilitation.
The Columbia Missourian reports that the Missouri Veterans Project began at the Moberly Correctional Center six months ago. Its success has led to the establishment of similar programs at prisons in Jefferson City, Potosi and­­­ Boonville.
Department of Corrections spokesperson Karen Pojmann says mental health treatment for veterans is different than treatment for others, which led the department to try housing veterans together.
The ward offers staff-led training and classes on topics including mental health, parenting, anger management, cognitive behavior training, and victim impact, with a goal to help offenders prepare for release.
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Triple Chance" game were:
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A man was fatally shot in the head Monday afternoon along Chef Menteur Highway, New Orleans police said. A man was fatally shot in the head Monday afternoon along Chef Menteur Highway, New Orleans police said.
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The shots were fired outside the Housing Authority of Bossier City Maintenance Department building on E. 1st Street. (Source: KSLA News 12)
Shots were fired near the Louisiana Boardwalk late Saturday night, but police say they have not found any shooting victims.
It happened just before 10 p.m. and reportedly involved people who had just come out of the movie theater on the boardwalk. The shots were fired outside the Housing Authority of Bossier City Maintenance Department building on the other side of River Colony Drive from the boardwalk parking lot.
The incident drew a large police presence as officers and first responders converged on the area.
According to Bossier City Police Sgt. Brian Griffith, investigators are not sure whether anyone was hit.
The shooter has also not been identified.
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A 16-year-old girl, her boyfriend and another man have been charged with terrorism offences over what police suspect was a plot to attack the Eiffel Tower.
The girl, named only as Sara, and her 20-year-old boyfriend, Thomas Sauret, both converts to Islam, were charged with making and possessing explosives found at the couple’s home.
They were also charged with criminal association for terrorist purposes, along with Malik Hammami, 33, a convicted drug dealer and thief who is suspected of assisting them.
Police believe their arrests in the southern city of Montpellier on Friday foiled an “imminent” attack.
Though Bridge City recently partnered with Marley Natural for the release of the rasta family's line of cannabis products, arguably the bigger news is that the multi-location dispensary chain now delivers weed to your door, along with anything else you might want from its inventory, which includes familiar growers like Shadowbox Farms, Pistil Point and TKO Farms, plus edibles from Grön, Fully Baked and Peak Edibles, among others. Bridge City will even deliver cartridges and dabbable extracts. And in a time when so many shops offer the same bigger-box cannabis products, sometimes convenience is the biggest difference, and the shop closest to your front door often wins your business. Well, Bridge City just got as convenient as possible.
As part of recognizing October as Fire Prevention Month, a photo exhibit of Sioux City Fire Rescue personnel in action is on display at the Sioux City Public Museum.
“Fully Involved” showcases 51 photographs from local photographer George Lindblade:
OC………burned up. ;11
The photos are from Lindblade’s 2015 book of the same name, which has around 500 pictures of local fires Lindblade has covered:
OC……means to them. :21
In 2014, Lindblade was named the official Photographer of Sioux City Fire Rescue.
He estimates he has been to more than 1,000 fires.
The photo exhibit will be on display at the museum until November 5th when the pictures will be donated to Sioux City Fire Rescue.
Photo from George Lindblade
Hexcel (HXL +4.9% ) reported Q1 net sales growth of 12.8% Y/Y to $540.1M (+10.2% Y/Y constant currency basis).
Sales by market segments: Commercial aerospace +10.2% Y/Y to $382.7M, space & defense +17.5% Y/Y to $90.1M and industrial +22.6% Y/Y to $67.3M.
Q2 Margins: Gross declined by 161 bps to 26.4% and Operating declined by 116 bps to 15.26%.
Adj. EPS +13.3% Y/Y to $0.68.
2018 Guidance (reaffirmed): Sales $2.1-2.2B; EPS $2.96-3.10; tax rate 25%; free cash flow +$230M and Capex $170-190M.
Previously: Hexcel beats by $0.02, beats on revenue (April 23)
A home and business have been destroyed in a blaze on a day of extreme fire risk. Emergency services responded to incidents all around Melbourne.
GRIFF has been traveling and has been noticing a trend amongst women. He told Erica Campbell about the brushing of baby hairs. When he was on the plane he noticed a flight attendant that had the baby hairs twirled.
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ASHLAND, Ohio (AP) — Authorities say a vintage, single-engine plane landing at a small Ohio airport for a veterans event veered off a runway and flipped upside down in the grass, leaving two people onboard with minor injuries.
The crash-landing happened Saturday at the Ashland County Airport, roughly 50 miles (80 kilometers) southwest of Cleveland.
An organizer of the Ashland Veterans Appreciation Day tells the Ashland Times-Gazette that it was fortunate that no one was seriously hurt and that the pilot was able to avoid hitting other aircraft.
The county sheriff’s office investigating the crash-landing says the plane was a restored 1943 model used by the U.S. Navy during World War II.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — A Maryland man is accused of assaulting a uniformed U.S. Secret Service officer outside the White House while shouting for officers to kill him.
The Washington Post reports 20-year-old Steven Carmona of Wheaton, Maryland, was released from jail Tuesday and charged with assault. Court documents say an officer told Carmona he couldn’t park in a crosswalk near the White House. They say Carmona then “squared-off” against an officer and was taken to the ground by officers.
They say Carmona then punched one officer twice in the face. They say Carmona was shouting “where is the president” and “just end it, just kill me.” Carmona must report for drug testing and avoid a four-block area around the White House.
The newspaper reports it couldn’t reach Carmona and his lawyer for comment.
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BEIJING (AP) — A Chinese court has sentenced the former Communist Party chief of the major northern Chinese province of Hebei to 15 years in prison on corruption charges.
The Intermediate People's Court in the southeastern port city of Xiamen handed down the sentence to Zhou Benshun on Wednesday, saying it also confiscated 2 million yuan ($300,000) of his personal assets.
It said Zhou, 64, abused his position for personal gain while serving as the top official in the province just outside Beijing and in lower level jobs between 2000 and 2015. It said he and his relatives had scooped up a total of more than 40 million yuan ($5.8 million) in bribes and kickbacks resulting from real estate and construction deals, safety approvals, bank loans and work promotions.
The court of public opinion is weighing in a week after a Baton Rouge judge was accused of using racial slurs inside a Highland Rd. restaurant and many are varied on their opinions of the claims. It's a six letter word that has sent shockwaves across the community.
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Construction on Phase II of Scottsbluff High School’s $29.2 million project is well underway.
On Tuesday, Baker & Associates + Studio 120 shared this excellent video of the old classroom wing getting leveled in a matter of seconds.
Last month, Phase I of the project was completed and students, faculty and staff moved into their new wing.
Completion of the entire project is slated to be completed later this year.
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How many words of four letters or more can you make from those shown here? Each letter may be used once per word. Each word must contain the centre letter and there must be at least one nine-letter word. No plurals ending in "s"; no foreign words; no proper names. Source: Chambers 21st Century Dictionary
Today's Target: 16 words, good; 24 very good; 32 excellent. Solution Monday.
Yesterday's solution: deign ding dingier dining dirge ending ginned gird grid grin grind grinned herding hiding hieing HINDERING hinge hinged hiring inhering neigh nigh reign reining rending ridge riding rigid rinding ring ringed
In tonight’s (06 October) Top Story Kevin Morales took a look at this week’s top stories with our Reporters’ roundtable with Cayman 27’s Joe Avary, Joe Avary and Felicia Rankin.
Leading off the discussion was a viral video that sparked widespread debate online on Caymanian unemployment and Immigration.
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German DAX is trading lower now, away from the 161.8 Fibonacci ratio, where bulls have temporarily slowed down. As such we could be now in for a temporary correction in the upcoming wave 4-circled, before bulls may again resume into wave 5-cricled of three. Invalidation level is at 10885 level, as long as price trades above this level, we are looking up.
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Carly Kreibaum, 33, lived on a farm just outside of Sutherland, Iowa, a town of 600 people, according to the Des Moines Register. Local librarian Dan Wetherell described her as a "kind, loving mother, just working and taking care of her children."
Kreibaum is survived by her husband, Chris, and two young children.
One H7N9 death reported in central China
A resident of central China's Hunan Province died of H7N9 flu infection, said provincial authorities on Tuesday.
The 48-year-old waste trader surnamed Mo in Jishou City developed symptoms on Wednesday and died Sunday in the hospital despite doctors' efforts, said the Hunan Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
Mo tested positive for the H7N9 virus, said the center. The patient suffered high blood pressure.
The center said human infections of the flu virus may occur in the summer.
H7N9 is a bird flu strain first reported to have infected humans in China in March 2013. Infections are most likely to occur in winter and spring.
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Anthony Scaramucci Calls Republican Honcho Big Fat Liar
Anthony Scaramucci Calls Republican Honcho a Big Fat Liar
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Anthony Scaramucci WENT OFF on Republican big wig David Frum, calling him a liar, and that's just for starters.
We got The Mooch at Craig's Friday night after he shot an episode of Bill Maher's show, where Frum suggested Scaramucci was involved in a shady business deal.
You gotta listen to the clip. Scaramucci says Frum suffers from Trump Derangement Syndrome and then expresses sympathy for Frum's wife and children.
The funny thing ... Bill Maher was totally bored by the confrontation during the show.
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A technical glitch in Rhode Island’s E-911 system led to a 45-minute outage in which callers couldn’t hear operators.
State police say the difficulties occurred Wednesday morning between 9:30 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Thirty-six people tried to call 911 during the outage.
There was a similar outage last year.
The operators could hear the callers, but the callers couldn’t hear the person responding. The operators used caller ID to call them back from a landline and assist them.
Officials are working with the system’s vendor, Solacom, to determine what caused the problem. It’s believed to be a software issue.
Democratic Gov. Gina Raimondo says there were no negative consequences from the glitch. She attributed the problem to the vendor and directed state police to ensure it doesn’t happen again.
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Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Facebook omitted references to Russia in a public report published in April about manipulation on the site during the 2016 election, according to a new Wall Street Journal report.
The company eventually disclosed in September that it had found about 3,000 ads from Russia-linked fake accounts. Those ads were viewed by about 10 million people, the company said. There may still be more Russia-linked abuse on Facebook that hasn't been discovered yet.
A Facebook spokesperson told the WSJ that the company didn't disclose the Russia-linked activity in April because the company was still looking into the matter. The 3,000 ads weren't discovered until after the April report.
Facebook said last month that it would soon require more transparency from political ads. The company also said it would hire 1,000 more people to monitor ads for abuse.
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YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – A Youngstown man took home the jackpot from the Queen of Hearts drawing at Crickets Bar and Grill Monday night.
John Riley won $319,000.
The bar on Midlothian Boulevard in Youngstown started drawing tickets just before 7:30 p.m.
The remaining cards were drawn until there was a winner.
The jackpot was $230,000 after the last drawing two weeks ago.
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Liverpool comes into Monday’s matchup with Sunderland fresh off a 1-0 win over Manchester City on New Year’s Eve.
The Reds enter the game with 43 points, while Sunderland checks in at the opposite end of the standings with 14 points.
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When: Monday, Jan. 2, at 10 a.m. ET
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Zendaya loves nothing more than red-carpet pajamas. The actress has worn not one but two pairs of PJs in the last week alone: First, she stepped out at the the Variety Power of Young Hollywood Party in a sequined Vivetta set , only to follow it up last night at the Teen Choice Awards in a standout striped version. Both looks took the stiffness out of traditional shirting thanks to their all-over sparkle, proving that sleepwear can be suited for a night out.
Zendaya’s latest look was lifted from the Ashish Fall 2017 runway . The borrowed-from-the-boys silhouette was roomy enough to feel easy without overwhelming her frame. Rolled-up sleeves revealed a hint of skin, while the ankle-skimming cut of the trousers added a more tailored twist. Accessories would have been overkill; instead, she kept things streamlined with peep-toe sandals in a similar glitter-flecked finish.
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* MANPOWERGROUP REPORTS 4TH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2017 RESULTS
* SEES Q1 2018 EARNINGS PER SHARE $1.60 TO $1.68
* Q4 EARNINGS PER SHARE $3.22
* Q4 REVENUE ROSE 14 PERCENT TO $5.6 BILLION
* DISCRETE NET TAX BENEFITS POSITIVELY IMPACTED EARNINGS PER SHARE BY $1.10 IN Q4
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WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Goldeyes have said good-bye to injured first baseman David Bergin.
The Goldeyes placed Bergin on waivers on Wednesday for the purpose of granting his release.
RELATED: Winnipeg Goldeyes bring back big bat David Bergin
Bergin, 28, was just diagnosed with a broken hamate bone in his right hand. He last played on May 28. He also played as the Goldeyes’ designated hitter.
He was batting .250 with one home run and five RBI in nine games this season. He joined the Goldeyes in 2017 and helped the club win their second straight American Association championship.
Bergin was named the league’s Post-Season All-Star Designated Hitter after hitting .300 with three home runs in nine playoff games.
RELATED: Winnipeg Goldeyes hit field for home opener Friday
The Goldeyes roster now stands at 22 players, one short of the league limit. Matt McCann hit in the DH spot in Bergin’s absence on Tuesday.
The Fish continue their four game series against the Lincoln Saltdogs on Wednesday night.
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LONDON—Prime Minister Theresa May’s shaky hold on power was underlined Friday as a senior lawmaker said he has been sounding out colleagues about unseating her.
The unusual public statement, by Grant Shapps, a former co-chairman of her Conservative Party, came just days after Mrs. May’s keynote speech calling for unity at the party’s annual conference was overshadowed by a prankster’s interruption, a coughing fit and a malfunctioning stage set.
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Fiery crash in Lehigh Acres the result of reckless driving
A serious crash that sent a family to the hospital is the result of reckless driving, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
The incident happened around 7 p.m. Friday in the area of Lee Blvd and Curtis Ave.
Juan Alberto Luna, 41, of Lehigh Acres, was driving a 2015 Ford Mustang along Lee Blvd. Luna’s vehicle collided with the rear of a Toyota SUV, according to the accident report. Luna was travelling at high speeds when the crash occurred.
Upon impact, the SUV caught fire and rolled over onto a surrounding lawn.
Multiple witnesses say Luna was racing other drivers that were not involved in the collision, officials say.
Luna now faces charges of reckless driving.
The SUV was carrying a family. Three adult passengers suffered injuries. There were also four pediatric patients, with the youngest being 5 years old. All were taken to local hospitals for minor injuries.
The vacant building used to be home to Deters Dairy.
A sign out front of the vacant building says it's for rent.
This building at 4801 State could soon be home to a new woodworking shop.
The old Deters Dairy building on State Street could soon be home to a new business.
At Quincy's City Council meeting Monday night, a petition was filed for a permit to put in a custom woodworking shop at 4801 State Street. The building has been vacant for a number of years.
City officials say this request requires a special permit because the area is zoned rural residential.
The issue now goes to the plan commission before heading to city council.
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Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald won the NFL’s defensive player of the year, which was announced Saturday night at NFL Honors.
Donald became the first defensive tackle to win the award since Warren Sapp in 1999.
“That’s one of the best to ever do it,” Donald said, via Myles Simmons of the team website. “For my name to be next to that guy’s name is beyond a blessing.”
He received 23 votes to 17 for Calais Campbell and five for Chandler Jones.
Donald made 11 sacks, a league-high 91 pressures and 41 tackles in 14 games, proving a disruptive force in the middle of the Rams defense.
It is the start of what could become a great night of awards for the Rams. Todd Gurley is up for MVP and offensive player of the year; Sean McVay is a candidate for coach of the year; and Les Snead has a shot at top executive.
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Rask will guard the cage against Columbus on Monday, Fluto Shinzawa of The Boston Globe reports.
In his last start, Rask was able to shut down Tampa Bay on Saturday and record his third shutout of the season, but beforehand he was in a bit of a slump, as he'd allowed three or more goals in five of his six previous games. Although Columbus does rank 25th in the NHL for goals scored per game (2.69), they're currently riding a seven game winning streak -- the longest in the league at the moment -- and find themselves in the thick of the Metropolitan Division race, so Rask will need another fantastic effort to cool down Columbus.
Global 20: Paul Hastings
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 2:09 PM EDT) -- Paul Hastings LLP has continued to grow its global footprint over the past year, working out of its new Sao Paulo office to guide Brazil’s Braskem S.A. through a record Foreign Corrupt Practices Act case while representing Samsung Electronics in South Korea’s largest-ever outbound M&A transaction, earning it a spot on Law360’s Global 20 list.
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A new Call of Duty Black Ops 3 update before the WW2 beta launch
The latest Call of Duty Black Ops 3 update is now available to download on PS4.
Treyarch have yet to post official patch notes on what is included and fans are hoping it won’t be too long before they find out.
There’s been some speculation over whether new weapons could be included, what with the Call of Duty WW2 beta just round the corner.
There’s also the fact that the new patch is on the beefy size, with the version 1.25 file size weighing in at around 1.66GB.
There’s also the chance that it’s another chunky patch to take down some of the game’s remaining issues with Zombies mode and multiplayer.
Fan attention will soon be switching to the Call of Duty WW2 beta, with new details confirmed for it today.
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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - Police in Virginia Beach are investigating a shooting that occurred around 2:00 a.m. Wednesday morning.
Officials say when they arrived at the Best Western at the 1300 block of Atlantic Ave, they found one victim suffering from a non-life threatening gunshot wound.
The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment. A second victim was grazed during the shooting but refused medical treatment.
Police have three people in custody for questioning. The incident remains under investigation.
According to the hotel manager, one man was shot in the leg and another woman was grazed by a bullet. Both were staying at this hotel and they checked out this morning. Both of them are fine.
Villanova is the new No. 1 in the AP Top 25 while Arizona State made a big leap after a tumultuous week in which half of the top 10 lost.
The Wildcats (10-0) were fourth but earned 41 of 65 first-place votes to hop over Michigan State, which earned 19 first-place votes to climb from third to second. They were the favorites to take over at the top following unanimous No. 1 Duke's weekend loss at Boston College.
Wichita State climbed three spots to No. 3, followed by Duke and Arizona State. The Sun Devils (9-0) jumped 11 spots and earned the other five first-place votes after winning at then-No. 2 Kansas to extend their best start since the 1974-75 season.
The Jayhawks fell to No. 13 after two losses.
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SHANGHAI/BEIJING, March 29 China Construction Bank Corp (CCB), the country's second-biggest lender by assets, on Wednesday reported a 2.8 percent rise in fourth-quarter profit, beating analyst estimates.
October-December profit rose to 37.63 billion yuan ($5.46 billion) versus 36.6 billion yuan a year earlier, according to Thomson Reuters calculations based on the company's figures, and was above the 33.7 billion yuan average estimate from analysts polled by Thomson Reuters.
Full-year net profit was roughly flat at 231.46 billion yuan, versus 228.1 billion yuan in 2015.
CCB's non-performing loan ratio eased to 1.52 percent at end-2016 from 1.56 percent at end-September.
($1 = 6.8883 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Engen Tham in Shanghai and Matthew Miller in Beijing; Editing by Himani Sarkar and Ian Geoghegan)
KNOXVILLE, Iowa (AP) — An Iowa man is seeking to overturn a civil judgment finding him responsible for his mother’s death, saying new evidence suggests another suspect shot her during a farmhouse robbery.
At a civil trial in December, jurors held Jason Carter responsible for Shirley Carter’s 2015 death and ordered him to pay $10 million.
Jason Carter had argued that his father was responsible for shooting her in the kitchen of their rural Lacona home. But jurors sided with Bill Carter, who filed the lawsuit against his son after a criminal investigation appeared to stall.
After that verdict, prosecutors charged Jason Carter with first-degree murder. He’s awaiting trial.
In court papers Wednesday, Jason Carter’s attorneys say prosecutors recently divulged materials that show some informants told investigators two brothers killed Shirley Carter while robbing the house for drugs. They say that evidence wasn’t available for the civil trial, and would have resulted in a different outcome.
Emergency personnel are attending the scene of a helicopter crash, North Yorkshire Police have said.
Rescue services were called to the scene near Aldborough, Boroughbridge at around 1.20pm on Wednesday to reports of a helicopter crashing into a field.
A spokesman for North Yorkshire Police said officers were attending and that they are “not yet able to confirm any information about casualties”.
SONG OF THE MOUNTAINS showcases the best talents in bluegrass and old-time country music from the heart of the region where it all began. Performances are held at the beautifully restored Lincoln Theatre in Marion, Virginia.
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Every year, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo auctions off art work submitted by student finalists from across the Houston area.The Rodeo Art Committee selects two of those finalists as the top scholarship winners for art that year.See all of this year's auction winners here on the Rodeo Houston website.
× Controversial state police chief staying through 2018
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The director of the Michigan State Police plans to stay in her job through 2018, likely collecting more than $150,000 in salary as well as a pension.
A spokeswoman for Gov. Rick Snyder says he’ll reappoint Col. Kriste Kibbey Etue to serve through the end of his term. The Detroit Free Press says Etue must retire next year, so she’ll get a salary and at least a portion of her pension while she’s still on the job.
The newspaper says Etue’s annual pension is more than $80,000. In addition, Etue is eligible for other payments because she didn’t retire when she was first eligible in 2012.
Etue recently has rejected calls to quit after she shared a Facebook post that called kneeling NFL players “anti-American degenerates.” She apologized.
A four vehicle collision shut down Highway 97 in Peachland Friday evening for about an hour.
It happened around 6:45 p.m. at the bottom of Drought Hill.
Police said a black car crossed the centre line and struck an oncoming vehicle.
READ MORE: Highways reopened after two crashes in the Okanagan and Similkameen
That collision caused another car to careen over the embankment onto its roof.
The occupants of that car were taken to hospital with what are said to be minor injuries.
Cst. David Gauthier said the man who was driving the car that crossed the centre line could not recall what was happening at the time of the crash.
Baku. 7 April. REPORT.AZ/ Price of Azerbaijani Azeri LT CIF crude oil put for sale on world markets declined by $ 0,81 or 1,16%.
Report informs, price of oil brand Azeri LT CIF now makes $ 69,13 / barrel.
Notably, minimum price of Azeri LT CIF was recorded in December 2001 ($ 19.15) and maximum value of the brand was registered in July 2008 ($ 149.66).
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A Maumee man accused of a catfishing scheme will be sentenced in court Wednesday.
READ: Catfish incident with local high school senior
Cameron Vaughn entered a plea in April on sexual battery and extortion charges.
Evidence proves he used social media to take advantage of a teen boy two years go.
Vaughn posed as a woman online and convinced the teen to send pictures.
He then used the pictures to force the teen to have sex.
Vaughn faces up to 16 years in prison.
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Italy confirms Veneto banks will not face "bail-in" - minister
ROME, June 14 Italy's Economy Minister confirmed on Wednesday that the rescue of struggling lenders Popolare di Vicenza and Veneto Banca will not involve a "bail-in" that would lead to losses for senior bondholders and depositors.
Unitech’s loss stood at Rs44.82 crore in the year-ago period. Photo: Mint
New Delhi: Realty firm Unitech Ltd on Monday reported a consolidated net loss of Rs38.39 crore for the quarter ended June due to lower sales.
Its loss stood at Rs44.82 crore in the year-ago period, according to a regulatory filing. Total income from operations fell to Rs402.77 crore in the first quarter of this fiscal from Rs487.87 crore in the corresponding period of the previous year.
“The company on an operational level performed well. The company has enhanced the pace of construction across various projects. The company has also been able to get some additional working capital which is helping speed up execution of the projects,” Unitech said in a statement.
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Crews Battle Fire in Bucksport
There was a fire on the Millvale road in Bucksport last night.
Four departments were called in a little after 9.
They had it under control in a little less than an hour.
No word yet on the amount of damage or a cause at this point.
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American Shelby Rogers defeated 2012 Wimbledon finalist Eugenie Bouchard of Canada 6-2, 2-6, 6-1 on a steamy opening day of play at the Brisbane International on Sunday. After a heat-enforced 10-minute break leading into the deciding set, Rogers dominated Bouchard to give American women a second victory Sunday in the first round.
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Bay View artist-run gallery Usable Space (1950 S. Hibbert St.) will present "HOLY DADA, HOLY DAD," a show of new collages and text by Scott Zieher, a New York-based, Waukesha-born artist.
"HOLY DADA, HOLY DAD" will showcase a series of prints constructed from enlarged “micro-collages.” These collages are based on a plethora of subjects including: ham radio operators, family photos and appropriated art.
Zieher ran a respected gallery in New York City’s Chelsea neighborhood for 17 years until closing recently due to rising rents. He is now primarily focusing on his own poetry and art career.
The collages will be on display from May 19-June 17, with an opening reception on Friday, May 10 from 6-9 p.m.
RENO, Nev. — The highway that runs along the east shore of Lake Tahoe has reopened a week after it was closed due to a series of rock slides.
State transportation officials say they reopened one lane in each direction of U.S. Highway 50 late Tuesday at the Cave Rock tunnel near Glenbrook.
The highway had been closed there since Feb. 8 after a half-dozen boulders the size of busses tumbled onto the roadway.
NDOT spokeswoman Meg Ragonese says crews have installed a pair of cement barriers fortified by gravel to help guard against any additional landslides.
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The Lake Champlain Chamber Music Festival's 9th season is based around the theme of "lineage", exploring how compositional and performance traditions are passed on, evolve and become new again. The opening concert will be broadcast live on Sunday, August 20th at 3 p.m.
Hosted by VPR Classical's Walter Parker and Linda Radtke, this program traces the lineage of the great Germanic tradition from Bach through Beethoven, Brahms, the Second Viennese School of Berg, and through to the recently passed American composer Leon Kirchner.
Beethoven: Piano Quartet in E-flat
Berg: Piano Sonata, op. 1
Leon Kirchner: L.H. For Leon Fleisher
Bach: Schafe können sicher weiden (Sheep May Safely Graze)
Brahms: Sextet no. 2 in G
Performers will be Leon Fleisher and Ieva Jokubaviciute, pianos; Soovin Kim and Jaime Laredo, violins; Misha Amory and Hsin-Yun Huang, violas; Christopher Costanza and Sharon Robinson, cellos.
× Blackhawk military helicopter crashes in Maryland
WASHINGTON — A UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter with three crew members on board experienced a hard landing Monday, crashing in Leonardtown, Maryland.
One of the crew members was medevaced from the scene, Ft. Belvoir spokesperson Jimmie Cummings told CNN.
No additional details were provided about the other crewmembers or why the helicopter, which came from Ft. Belvoir, crashed at approximately 1:50 p.m.
One witness, Garrett Bowles, told CNN he thinks the helicopter hit some trees as it went down. One other helicopter was at the scene when it crashed, Bowles told CNN.
Another witness, Bianca Melton, told CNN the helicopter looked like it stalled out before crashing.
The UH-60 Blackhawk is an Army utility helicopter used in air assault, air cavalry and aero-medical evacuation units.
Nicholle Anderson was among the wives and girlfriends of the Ottawa Senators who visited some children at CHEO on Monday, Feb 13, 2017. Lady Luck has already smiled on Craig and Nicholle Anderson, even before they head to Las Vegas for the annual NHL Awards ceremony, which goes next Wednesday night.
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With the passage of time, as the body grows older, people have to grapple with aging. While you cannot stop the body from growing old, you can control the aging process.How? Well, not just by using those anti-age miracle moisturizers or serums, but by controlling and monitoring the calorie intake. That's right! Eat less to live better, as evidenced by a new study.
Undertaker is perhaps the only professional wrestler in the world who still protects the mystique and mystery of his WWE gimmick and rarely breaks character.
That is the reason why The Phenom has stayed away from social media for so long but it now seems like he has joined Instagram.
According to Ringside News, The Deadman’s wife Michelle McCool is now following a verified account of the seven-time world champion.
The profile’s account reads ‘Official Page of The Deadman’ and has over 58,000 followers.
Happy Monday. President Donald Trump denounced the “egregious display of hatred, bigotry and violence on many sides” in Charlottesville, Va. He did not, though, condemn the white supremacists by name. And now the White House is facing backlash over the statement. [WaPost]
It was dedicated during Monday's council meeting. Messenger photo by Bill Shea The clock tower of the Webster County Courthouse looms over surrounding buildings in this photographic mural of downtown Fort Dodge that now covers part of a wall in the City Council meeting room of the Municipal Building, 819 First Ave. S. Messenger photo by Bill Shea A photographic mural of downtown Fort Dodge now covers part of a wall in the City Council meeting room in the Municipal Building, 819 First Ave. S. It was dedicated during Monday's council meeting.
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Two Atlanta men have been sentenced for illegally buying and trafficking at least three dozen guns from Georgia to Trinidad and Tobago.
The U.S. attorney’s office in Atlanta says Errol Alfred, known as “Major,” was sentenced Thursday to five years in prison. Kerry Fernandez, known as “Trini,” was sentenced April 19 to two years and three months.
Both had previously pleaded guilty to charges including conspiring to smuggle firearms out of the U.S.
Prosecutors say between August 2013 and September 2014, Alfred and Fernandez used straw buyers to buy guns. Alfred then hid the guns in shipping barrels to smuggle them to Trinidad, where they were sold.
A third man, Jordan Dunham, in April got six months in prison for illegally purchasing some of the guns the two men shipped.
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The African American Civic Engagement Project in conjunction with the California Legislative Black Caucus hosted their annual Juneteenth celebration at the California Railroad Museum June 7 highlighting leadership from California’s public universities. Four African American university president’s, were honored from California State University (CSU) and California University (UC) higher education systems.
× Indiana man drowns trying to unhook bass he caught
WADESVILLE, Ind. — Authorities have recovered the body of a 77-year-old southwestern Indiana man from a private lake on his property after he fell in from a boat while fishing.
Indiana conservation officers say the body of Dennis Happel of the Posey County town of Wadesville was recovered in 10-12 feet of water Tuesday morning.
They say Happel fell in shortly before 10 a.m. while trying to unhook a fishing hook from a bass he had caught. They say his wife was unable to save him and contacted 911.
Officers say the boat was about 10 feet long.
A man who prosecutors say purchased the guns used by the San Bernardino attackers has agreed to plead guilty to conspiring to provide material support to terrorists and lying when he bought the weapons used in the deadly attack, according to court documents released Tuesday. Enrique Marquez Jr., 25, of Riverside, admitted in a plea agreement that he bought the assault rifles used by Syed Rizwan Farook and his wife, Tashfeen Malik, in the Dec. 2, 2015, attack at a public health agency gathering that left 14 people dead and injured nearly two dozen others.
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Two people - including a teen girl - were killed Monday in a Greene County two-vehicle crash.
Alabama State Troopers identified the victims as Daniel Gassman, 21, and Gwen "Savannah" Freeze, 18. Both were from Tennessee and in the same vehicle when they were killed.
The crash happened at 8:20 p.m. Monday on Interstate 59/20, about four miles south of Boligee. Senior Trooper Reginal King said the pair was in a 2008 Honda Civic when they were struck by a 2013 Volvo tractor trailer.
Gassman, the Honda's driver, and passenger Freeze, were both pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the truck was not injured.
The crash remains under investigation.
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A former Michigan health official has been sentenced to a year's probation and must apologize to Flint-area residents for failing to tell the public about an outbreak of Legionnaires' disease during the city's water crisis.
Corrine Miller struck a deal last summer and pleaded no contest to willful neglect of duty.
Judge Jennifer Manley on Monday also told Miller to write a public letter of apology and perform 300 hours of community service. Miller's attorney says the letter could hurt her in civil lawsuits.
Special prosecutor Todd Flood says Miller's cooperation in the Flint water investigation has been "substantial." She was state director of disease control.
Some experts blame Flint's water for an outbreak of nearly 100 Legionnaires' cases in the Flint area in 2014 and 2015. Twelve people died.
Click here for our stories on the Flint Water Crisis, plus a timeline of events.
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The two people found dead in a vehicle in the northwest Calgary community of Evanston on Friday afternoon have been identified.
The bodies of 25-year-old Joshua Brendan Bamfo and 23-year-old Mahad Abdirahman were found shot dead in the vehicle, autopsies confirmed on Tuesday.
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Officers were called to the 0 to 100 block of Evancrest Manor at 3:10 p.m. Friday after reports of gunshots.
A person of interest was taken into custody on Sunday, but police said Tuesday the person was released without charges after being questioned by homicide detectives.
Investigators are still gathering evidence, police said.
Anyone with information on what led to the shooting or what happened during or after the incident is asked to contact police at 403-428-8877 or 403-266-1234. Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers.
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French gendarmes maintain a roadblock east of Paris following the car-ramming attach Monday night. (Reuters/Benoit Tessier)
(Hamodia/AP) - A car plowing into a pizzeria in La Ferté Sous-Jouarre, France, about 40 miles east of Paris, killing two people and wounding at least 11 Monday night
The two people killed were a 13-year-old girl and her younger brother, according to French police and French media reports. Of the 11 injured, at least three are in critical condition.
France’s Interior Ministry spokesman, Pierre-Henry Brandet, speaking on BFM-TV, said that the driver, who was arrested following the incident, was apparently suicidal and the incident is not believed linked to terrorism.
The driver, who was born in 1985, was believed to have tried to take his own life just last week.
Move over basket bags, because clear tote bags are the next must-have accessory. It seems as though every cool girl on Instagram has replaced her purse with one of these trendy carry-alls. They’re usually rectangular shaped, feature a large zipper-less opening and are transparent (either fully clear or tinted) in order for you to see all your precious belongings. (The only downside: You have to clear out all your errant bobby pins, candy wrappers and crumpled tissues—or at least conceal them in a cute pouch, like the Glossier ones.)
If you’re wondering where to get your hands on one of these bags, then you’ve come to the right place. We’ve rounded up a dozen options, from very affordable to high-end designer, to suit every budget.
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It took Donald Trump two days and global pressure to condemn Nazis. It took him mere hours to complain about being forced to do it.
Kirk Cousins threw a late interception as the Washington Redskins blew their chance at a play-off place with a 19-10 home loss to the New York Giants on the final day of the NFL's regular season. Facing a team with nothing to play for, the Redskins were their own worst enemy in a listless performance.
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Value investor Bill Nyrgen shared his market views in an interview on CNBC's "Halftime Report" Monday.
On market timing: "I think market timing is a fool's game and I don't think there are reasons to believe the stock market is expensive today," Nygren said.
On why he bought Chesapeake Energy: "I think most of the energy companies are valued [on a] enterprise value to EBITDA [earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization] ratio and that ignores the massive amount of property that Chesapeake has that will become highly valuable if oil and gas prices rise at all from here," he said.
Nygren joined Harris Associates, the investment adviser for Oakmark Funds, in 1983. Oakmark Fund, of which Nygren is portfolio manager, is up over 16 percent in the past 12 months.
He also discusses:
General Motors.
P/E ratios.
French election and Brexit.
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Sunday 16 the ballot boxes arrived at the General Rumiñahui Coliseum, in Quito, to be counted tomorrow by the National Electoral Council.
This operation began at 06:00 Sunday and four hours later the first ballot boxes arrived from Imbabura and Chimborazo. Every truck carrying these boxes is guarded by one officer and six soldiers of the Army.
“Operational Command No. 4 is taken over by the Rumiñahui Coliseum. They are approximately 300 soldiers and soldiers coming from the provinces remain here, until Tuesday. They guard the material assigned to them,” said Lt. Col. Vinicio Jimenez, chief of custody operations.
In total, 3,865 vote tally sheets were objected by the CREO-SUMA alliance and Alianza PAIS, which had to arrive until yesterday night to Quito. The last boxes to be expected after 20:00, were those from Guayas and Zamora Chinchipe.
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Andrew Sheppard wouldn't be surprised if you don't recognize his name.
"I spent the last 10 years in California," Sheppard said. "People around here probably don't know who I am." They will.
Sheppard is an adept musician, who plays like it's a skill he was born with—but the singer-songwriter has been honing his craft for years, playing everywhere from "the hustle and grind of L.A., to the honky tonks of Tennessee, through the heartland of America and back to his roots," according to his bio. His anomalous vibe is a big part of his charm: heavily tatted arms and hands, a fondness for denim and an authentic country/rock 'n' roll/soul sound say "outlaw," but his honeyed-husky voice is as sweet as a Sunday stroll.
Sheppard has been recording a new album in Nashville and hopes to have it out by summery—plenty of time to get to know him.
NEW YORK (AP) AP POLL ALERT: Villanova is No. 1 in men’s hoops for 5th straight week; Va. Tech enters rankings after beating Duke.
Last week, we reported that Disney will be pulling content from Netflix as they plan to launch their own streaming service. Disney owns ABC and ESPN networks in addition to the Disney brand. Well, Netflix isn’t going lightly. They have signed Shonda Rhimes, the woman behind Shondaland (Scandal, Grey’s Anatomy and HTGAWM).
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The wake for Father Michael Guglielmelli of St. Francis will take place Wednesday from 1p.m. to 9 p.m. with a vigil from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Jefferson Street from Fourth Street to Second Street will be closed to thru traffic and only open to funeral attendees and Third Street from Madison Street to Adams Street will be closed to all traffic. Those who will be driving to the church to pay their respects will first need to see a police officer or attendant at Third and Adams streets, Third and Madison streets, or Fourth and Jefferson streets to pick up a parking permit.
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Ole Miss baseball had the number one recruiting class in 2016. This year is that class' first NCAA Tournament.
Coach Mike Bianco understands the hype behind that rank, but also recognizes the SEC grind that got them into the tournament.
"You know a lot of expectations put on those guys last year and now you know that you look at it, maybe deserving so. When you look at the way those guys played this year, they worked really hard and were able to handle it. This league will humble you, it will make you grow up in a hurry. Kudos to them for all the work they put in, in the summer, last fall with Mike Clement and coach Laferty and both on the mound and the plate and put together a really good year," said Bianco.
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Gaines (groin) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bengals, Sal Capaccio of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.
Gaines was forced to leave Sunday's win over Atlanta with the groin injury and was limited this week in practice. He'll likely test out the injury in pregame warmups before a final decision is made regarding his status, but it appears as though the corner should be good to go against Cincinnati.
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On Monday, Hasbro (Pawtucket, R.I.) shares fell 9 points in premarket trading, following the liquidation of Toys "R" Us (Wayne, N.J.). The dramatic drop signaled cold feet from shareholders, but by the close of trading Monday, April 23, 2018, its stock had bounced back.
The closure of Toys "R" Us stores has prompted uncertainty across the toy manufacturing industry, however, analysts predict Hasbro will weather the storm, reports CNBC, due to its exclusive licensing deals, including the one it has with Marvel.
“They’re well-positioned with their strategy,” said Susan Anderson, Analyst for B. Riley FBR. “They have six Marvel films coming out this year … I think they’ll continue to take market share once the dust has settled on all of this.” Anderson added that the liquidation gives Hasbro an opportunity to acquire more brands, like it has done recently with the Power Rangers franchise.
Rich Cho's press conference on Thursday came off much like those given by Steve Clifford and the players - with a sense of disappointment. Given that he reiterated last season's success more than once to the media, falling short of that was an unexpected step back for him and likely everyone involved with the organization.
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Il Divo have performed in front of the world’s great and good – from President Barack Obama to Her Majesty the Queen. They have shared microphones with fellow superstars from Barbara Streisand to Celine Dion and their sell-out concerts have been attended by Hollywood icons including Tom Hanks and Robert De Niro.
To date, Il Divo have 30 million album sales under their belts. They have collected 160 gold and platinum awards in 33 countries. Not bad, considering the group worried there might not be a demand for their unique style of music.
Harvey gets his badge back from Gordon and confronts him about a string of murders.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) - Fire official tells news outlets about a dozen people getting medical attention after explosion at Kentucky UPS hub.
In memory of Stephen Hawking, we journey from earth's surface to the outermost reaches of the universe.
Blach (8-8) allowed six runs on nine hits and three walks while striking out just a single batter through six innings during Monday's loss to Miami.
The lefty had pitched at least six innings in each of his previous seven outings and allowed two runs or fewer in five of those starts for a 2.98 ERA and 1.22 WHIP during that stretch. While Blach tossed six innings Monday, the impressive run ended. It's definitely important to note that even when he's pitching well, his 4.3 K/9 significantly limits his fantasy upside. Blach projects to face the Phillies at AT&T Park in his next outing.
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Mainly cold and dry weather is expected in most parts of the country on Tuesday. Foggy conditions are likely to prevail over plain areas of Punjab and upper Sindh during morning hours.
However; there is no possibility of rain with the water condition in dams reaching to the lowest level in 10 years.
Director General (DG) Met department Ghulam Rasool while talking to media said that the same weather conditions will prevail in January with no likelihood of rains.
“The water level in dams is at its lowest in the past 10 years. The weather effects of December are also seen in January. There will be rains in the country but will be limited to upper areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan and Northern mountainous areas of Punjab,” he said.—APP
It looks like animal-lovers should have a box of tissues on hand while watching the new Animal Planet show Dodo Heroes — and not just in case that new puppy or kitten makes a mess on the floor.
A collaboration between the cable network and online animal brand Dodo, the series will feature inspiring stories of animals in dire need from around the world — and those who help them. The (two-legged) subjects featured on Dodo Heroes include Pen Farthing, a former British Royal Marine who has reunited more than 700 street dogs with the soldiers who adopted them in Afghanistan; an Australian family whose life’s mission is to rescue injured baby koalas from the disastrous winter cyclone season; and Derrick Campana, who builds custom prosthetics for animals of all sizes, from elephants to rabbits.
Dodo Heroes will premiere soon on Animal Planet. Exclusively watch a trailer for the show, above.
Marvin Bagley III — after ESPN made us sit through a block of baseball highlights, Ezekiel Elliott news, and an NBA rest essay to get to the reveal — announced he will be taking his talents to Duke.
Bagley, who is considered by many to be the best incoming freshman in the country, joins a loaded Duke starting lineup, which Kentucky Sports Radio projected earlier as follows:
G – Trevon Duval, Freshman (True point guard replacing Frank Jackson; top-ranked point guard and ranked fifth overall in the 2017 ESPN 100)
G – Gary Trent Jr., Freshman (Top-ranked shooting guard and seventh overall player in 2017 ESPN 100)
G – Grayson Allen, Senior (Veteran leader with championship experience; preseason Naismith Player of the Year candidate; NCAA All-American)
F – Marvin Bagley, Freshman
F/C – Wendell Carter Jr., Freshman (Top-ranked power forward and fourth overall player in 2017 ESPN 100)
As an aside, it feels like Grayson Allen has been there for a decade.
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On Sale Now, ‘The Copper Hen’ Cookbook
Duluth's Best Bread Co-Owner Robert Lillegard Has Released His Third Cookbook, 'The Copper Hen'
DULUTH, Minn. – Cooking can be difficult for many of us, whether it be finding certain ingredients or the time to perfect the best dishes, but one Duluthian is looking to eliminate the hesitation.
Co-owner of Duluth’s Best Bread, Robert Lillegard first dabbled in cookbook writing when he was asked to write the first cookbook for The Duluth Grill.
Since then, the piece has helped him to produce a second book for the Grill, and now Lillegard is expanding his horizons.
“The Copper Hen” was released nearly one month ago.
The Copper Hen happens to be a restaurant in the Metro area, specializing in salads, appetizers, drinks, cupcakes and more.
Lillegard says the restaurant is “Instagram-able,” giving him the inspiration to work on the book.
If you would like to purchase the book, it’s available in Duluth at The Blue Heron Trading Co.
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA (REUTERS) - Hideki Matsuyama has announced that he has been married since January and is now a father, news which caught Japanese media and fans by surprise.
Though numerous Japanese reporters follow him every second of the day that he spends on a golf course, the world No. 2 was able to keep his nuptials and fatherhood under wraps for months.
He said in a statement on Monday that his child, a girl, was born in July, but did not reveal details of the identity of his wife.
Matsuyama announced the news only hours after falling short in his quest to become the first Japanese man to win a Major championship.
Leading with nine holes to play at the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow on Sunday, he had three consecutive bogeys on the back nine and finished equal fifth behind winner Justin Thomas.
Matsuyama, 25, is one of the most popular sports figures in Japan.
DENVER — The San Diego Padres have placed first baseman Eric Hosmer on the family medical leave list.
The Padres hope to have him back in the lineup Friday, manager Andy Green said before Tuesday's game against the Colorado Rockies.
Green said only that Hosmer "had some things he needed to go home and take care of. Respecting his privacy and his family's wishes, we'll just kind of leave it at that right now."
In addition, the team selected the contract of left-hander Eric Lauer from Triple-A El Paso. He will start Tuesday.
To make room for Lauer, San Diego designated lefty Buddy Baumann for assignment.
Lauer was a first-round pick of the Padres in 2016. He was 2-1 with a 3.00 ERA in three starts for El Paso.
TORONTO — Police say they’re looking for a suspect after two 11-year-old girls were allegedly sexually assaulted in a Toronto convenience store.
The two girls were in the store last Friday afternoon and it’s alleged they were approached by a man who sexually assaulted both of them.
Police say they’re seeking the public’s help in identifying the suspect and have released security camera images.
The man is described as 30 years old, clean-shaven, with short brown hair.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police.
Michy Batshuayi scored twice for Dortmund
Belgium international Batshuayi joined from Chelsea on transfer deadlined day to replace Aubameyang, who quit Dortmund for Arsenal.
Batshuayi had been enduring a miserable season in west London.
But he has already started to repay the faith shown in him at Dortmund with two goals tonight.
And German newspaper Bild could not help teasing Aubameyang for the goals.
‘Auba who? Double for Batshuayi’ was their headline.
Pritchard Farm LLC is asking the town of Bluffton to approve a master plan for up to 365 residential lots at New Riverside. The property is near the intersection of New Riverside Road and Old Palmetto Bluff Road.
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BELTON, Texas (AP) - A murder suspect who had been booked into a Central Texas jail with bond initially set at $4 billion bond has been released after he posted a reduced bond of $151,000.
The Bell County Sheriff's Office says Antonio Marquis Willis of Killeen was released Monday afternoon.
Bell County Justice of the Peace Claudia Brown said Friday that she set the multibillion-dollar bond as a protest to exorbitant bonds, which she said force too many people to remain in jail until trial.
A state district judge lowered the bond to $151,000 on Friday. Brown had acknowledged her bond amount could be seen as a constitutional violation.
Willis is charged with first-degree murder in the Dec. 22 shooting death of Donte Samuels in Killeen.
There are delays on the M1 following a collision between junctions 24 and 25.
The hard shoulder, lane one and lane two were closed northbound, with only lane three open.
The crash in the roadworks area happened at 11.50 this morning, Wednesday July 4.
Highways England reported just after 1pm that the incident between a car and a lorry had been cleared and all lanes opened.
But there are still reported to be delays on the road.
Highways England said earlier : "Traffic Officers are en-route with recovery to get the lanes open as quickly as possible.
"Please approach with care as delays of 40 minutes are being reported in the area."
You can keep up to date with this incident in our live blog, below.
Submitted photo: The Wallaceburg District Secondary School PSW program is fund raising for Olivia Formosa. Her mom, Brooke, has asked that the class donate the money to the Ronald McDonald house in London.
To raise funds, the class developed a PSW Cookbook entitled ‘My Children’s Favourites’.
The students in the program that were the cookbook committee are, left to right, Alli Houle, Hannah Petranik, Shae Bachus and Brandon Fraleigh. The class has sold almost 300 in five days and many local stores and shops are selling the cookbook
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Recently, I moved downtown across from Esther Short Park. There is always something interesting happening in the park — good and bad. It seems to me the park is like Vancouver’s front yard.
Watching out my window it’s like a play; each day some of the same characters, other new guests. I can’t help but feel for the homeless who sleep there in the freezing weather.
But my concern is of a different matter. It’s dangerous downtown. In the past three weeks, I have nearly been hit by cars running intersections, most often not stopping at red lights on a fast right turn. I’ve talked to other tenants and businesses and they all share the same perspective. It’s safer to jaywalk. At least you have a broader view of incoming traffic. We need help protecting pedestrians downtown.
EAST LANSING (AP) >> Authorities say they are investigating general threats made against sporting events at Michigan State University.
The East Lansing and university police departments issued a joint statement Friday saying they have received letters making the threats. It says the letters don’t provide specific information about any events or the manner of the threat.
It urges the public and members of the campus community “to remain vigilant of their surroundings and report any suspicious activity to law enforcement immediately.”
East Lansing police Lt. Chad Connelly says federal agencies are involved in the investigation.
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In a separate statement, the university said it is taking “all appropriate safety measures.” In the event of an emergency, campus police will use the MSU Alert system to notify students, staff and faculty.
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MATTAPOISETT, Mass. (AP) — Two fast-acting Massachusetts state troopers have rescued a man from a burning pickup truck.
State police say Troopers Matthew Holden and Brandyn Henson responded to reports of a vehicle crashed into a tree on Route 195 in Mattapoisett at around 10 a.m. Saturday morning.
They arrived to find a man unconscious behind the wheel of a Dodge pickup truck that had smoke and flames billowing from its engine.
The two worked swiftly to put out the engine fire while smashing the truck window to free the driver, a 39-year-old from Rochester who police have not yet named.
The driver was transported to the hospital with undisclosed injuries.
Police say they’re still investigating why the vehicle swerved and ended up hitting a tree in the median.
FILE - In this July 7, 2016 file photo Jessica Mann, left, gives change to a customer following a recreational marijuana purchase at Cannabis City, in Seattle. Officials in states like Oregon where marijuana is legal are trying to curtail smuggling of pot to other states. Meanwhile, U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions is pushing for a more aggressive approach in these states, noting the drug is being diverted to other states. Ted S. Warren, File AP Photo
A man, 32, has been arrested after allegedly raping a girl, 11, at a park in Perth.
Sex Assault Squad detectives allege the attack unfolded at a park in Deanmore Square in Scarborough, some time between 8pm and midnight on Tuesday.
The man has been charged with three counts of sexual penetration of a child under 13 years.
Police allege the attack unfolded at a park in Deanmore Square in Scarborough (pictured)
The Woodvale man will face Perth Magistrates Court on Thursday.
More on this to come.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mark Salling, one of the stars of the Fox musical comedy "Glee," has died at age 35.
Salling's lawyer, Michael J. Proctor, tells The Associated Press the actor died Tuesday. His death comes weeks before the actor was scheduled to be sentenced in federal court on child pornography charges.
Proctor did not reveal the cause of death.
Salling pleaded guilty in December to possession of child pornography. Prosecutors say a search of Salling's computer found more than 50,000 images of child porn.
He was scheduled to be sentenced March 7.
He played bad-boy Noah "Puck" Puckerman on the long-running show, which concluded in 2015.
Denver has traded Wilson Chandler and a draft consideration to the 76ers, league sources tell ESPN. Chandler will be absorbed into the Sixers space.
The trial for Colten Boushie's alleged killer, Gerald Stanley, is now underway and it has divided the local (remove this word) Saskatchewan community of Battleford. Boushie's family insists the teenager's death was racially motivated, but others in the community disagree. Stanley has pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder in Boushie's August 2016 death
Kuznetsov (upper body) isn't expected to play Tuesday against Dallas, Brian McNally of NHL.com reports.
The same issue forced Kuznetsov to make an early exit from Friday's contest against the Islanders and then held him out of Sunday's tilt with Philadelphia. Not much is known regarding the nature of the injury, but the Caps will likely provide more information as Kuznetsov nears a return to the lineup. In the meantime, Washington will sorely miss the dynamic Russian, who's already tallied a career-best 21 goals this season while scoring a point per game over 71 outings.
An attorney for the ex-husband of a woman who had an extramarital affair with Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens has been issued a subpoena by a legislative committee concerning $100,000 in anonymous payments to the attorney's firm.
Attorney Al Watkins on Tuesday confirmed he's received a subpoena. He expects to meet with the committee in early May. Watkins says he'll be "as cooperative as possible."
Greitens is accused of two felonies in St. Louis. One accuses him of taking an unauthorized and compromising photo of the woman in 2015, before he was elected. Another accuses him of illegally obtaining a donor list from a veterans charity he founded for use in his gubernatorial campaign.
Watkins disclosed Monday that a courier delivered two $50,000 payments to his office in January, just before the governor admitted to the affair. Watkins says he was contacted by an intermediary and deduced from the conversation that the money was for the ex-husband's legal bills.
Nelson Cruz singled in the tiebreaking run to cap a two-run, ninth-inning rally, and the Seattle Mariners overcame a five-run deficit to beat the Texas Rangers 8-7 on Sunday for a three-game sweep. Nomar Mazara gave Texas a 7-6 lead when he led off the ninth against Edwin Diaz with his fourth homer.
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Queensland jockeys Wayne O'Connell and Shannon Apthorpe have been disqualified after testing positive to cannabis at a Toowoomba race meeting.
O'Connell and Apthorpe mainly ride at provincial and country meetings in south east Queensland.
The charges were the result of Queensland Racing Integrity Commission no-notice race day testing at Toowoomba on January 28.
Both pleaded guilty after their urine samples were found to contain 11-nor-delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol-9-carboxylic acid, a metabolite of Cannabis.
O'Connell, who had a previous conviction, was disqualified for nine months while Apthorpe was banned for six months.
QRIC Commissioner Ross Barnett said both men had 14 days to lodge appeals for an internal review.
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DENVER - Shareholders have pleaded a majority of their claims against defendants in a securities class action lawsuit against a drug maker, certain of its current and former executive officers and others, a federal judge in Colorado found Feb. 9 in ruling on three different dismissal motions (Sonny P. Medina, et al. v. Clovis Oncology Inc., et al., No. 15-2546, D. Colo., 2017 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 18795).
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A senator who toured the South Carolina prison where four convicts were strangled says there simply aren't enough officers to adequately monitor inmates.
Greenville Sen. Karl Allen said Thursday his visit confirmed that understaffing remains at a "crisis level."
The Department of Corrections has said when the four were killed April 7, two officers were assigned to the dorm housing 139 inmates.
Prisons Director Bryan Stirling says his agency is hiring more officers and making changes to comply with last year's agreement to improve treatment of mentally ill inmates. But Stirling cautions that decades-long problems won't be "fixed overnight." The settlement resolved a 2005 lawsuit on allegations dating to the 1990s.
Stirling says a single officer sometimes must monitor more than 200 inmates, depending on the prison and shift.
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Hubert Robinson Hitchcock, 28 of Rome, was arrested at Mellow Mushroom on Broad Street Sunday after police said he was acting belligerent and highly intoxicated.
Reports added that Hitchcock claimed his wallet and hat was missing while making a scene. They added that while being booked at the Floyd County Jail he allegedly attempted to fight with deputies.
Hitchcock is charged with obstruction and city drunkenness.
Clearwater's own Clearwater Chorus Singers have announced a fundraising performance of Durufl Requiem to be held in the Murray Theatre at Ruth Eckerd Hall on Saturday, April 22 at 7 pm. All funds raised from this performance will support the ensemble's trip to legendary Carnegie Hall , where they have been selected to perform this piece with the New York City Chamber Orchestra on June 19 at 8 pm.
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Perched in trees and scampering down sidewalks, green iguanas have become so common across South Florida that many see them not as exotic invaders, but as reptilian squirrels. Native to Central and South America, green iguanas that escaped or were dumped as pets have been breeding in the Miami suburbs and the Keys for at least a decade without making headlines like other voracious invasive reptiles such as Burmese pythons or black-and-white tegu lizards.
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Thomas (back) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Lions.
Jake Ryan and Blake Martinez will operate as the Packers' inside linebackers for the remainder of the game if Thomas isn't able to return.
Joshua Freeman, CP24.com
Passengers on an Air Canada flight from Toronto to North Bay were forced to deplane on the taxiway Wednesday after a brake problem grounded the flight.
Video of the plane shared to social media showed smoke pouring from one set of wheels on the plane’s landing gear.
Jazz Air, which operated the flight, said the propeller plane experienced a seized brake while taxying out.
“While on taxi at Pearson, flight 8675 (Toronto to North Bay) experienced what appears to be a seized left-gear brake,” the airline said in an email. “The crew deplaned passengers on the taxiway as per standard operating procedure. The safety of our passengers and crew is our top priority.”
Passengers were then bussed back to the terminal building and have been rebooked on a different flight.
Nobody was injured in the incident.
Jazz said maintenance personnel will be performing a “thorough inspection” of the plane.
× IndyHumane waiving adoption fees this weekend for ‘Free the Shelters’ event
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The Humane Society of Indianapolis will participate in a “Free the Shelters” event this upcoming weekend. All adoption fees will be waived and paid for by PRAI Beauty as part of a national campaign to help homeless animals.
IndyHumane will be open for free adoptions on Friday, December 15th from 1 p.m. – 7 p.m., and Saturday, December 16th from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. The event is being held at 7929 N. Michigan Rd.
“This is the perfect time of year to adopt a pet from our shelter. ‘Free the Shelters’ helps with overcrowding and enables people who were thinking of adopting a pet to bring one home for the holidays. We are thankful to Cathy Kangas and PRAI Beauty for this important contribution to Indy Humane,” said IndyHumane.
Normal adoption procedures will apply and more information can be found at indyhumane.org.
Grammy award winner and global pop sensation, 22-year-old Canadian megastar, Justin Bieber is making his way to the India this summer and it’s confirmed by the organizers of the event, White Fox India. This concert is part of his Purpose tour and will be held at DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai on 10th May 2017. He is going to perform on his hits including Where Are You Now, Boyfriend, Love Yourself, Company, As Long As You Love Me, What Do You Mean?, Baby, Purpose, Encore: Sorry amongst others. Arjun Jain, Director, White Fox India confirmed, "Justin Bieber is the biggest artist of our time and attracts a universal fan base across all ages. Justin Bieber will be bringing an extraordinarily show propelled by state of the art production and of a magnitude that the country has not witnessed in recent times."
What’s more… Bollywood celebs are being roped in for the same. Coldplay, now Beibs… we’re on a roll, aren’t we?
Faced with Republicans in both the White House and the governor's mansion, Maryland's Democratic state lawmakers left behind a kind of night watchman as they begin a nine-month stretch away from Annapolis.
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March 19 (Reuters) - DatChat Inc:
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Faith leaders are urging Kansans to support Muslims in the state during an advocacy day at the state Capitol. (KCTV5)
Faith leaders are urging Kansans to support Muslims in the state during an advocacy day at the state Capitol.
About 130 people gathered Monday morning for the event held by the Kansas branch of the Council on American-Islamic Relations and Kansas Interfaith Action, a multi-faith advocacy group.
Moussa Elbayoumy chairs the Kansas branch of the council. He says he's heartened by people who have "stood up with" the Muslim community and Muslims who offered to help protect recently vandalized Jewish cemeteries.
He told the crowd that members of faith communities would oppose any parts of President Donald Trump's new executive order banning travel from six majority-Muslim countries that they think are unconstitutional.
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Image copyright Iwan Lewis / llanellionline.news Image caption The infestation has plagued residents in the New Dock area of Llanelli
A mysterious fly infestation has left residents of a Carmarthenshire town scratching their heads.
Llanelli has recently seen swarms of the insects descend on the town, much to the confusion of the county council.
One resident said on Twitter: "Okay... seriously... these flies need to do one now!!! Doing my head right in!!!"
Carmarthenshire council said it was working "around the clock" to try and establish the source of the flies and environmental officers are on the case.
Llanelli town councillor Sean Rees, of Glanymor ward, said he had received a number of messages from residents and "something needs to be done" about the problem.
Vigil@nce - F5 BIG-IP: Man-in-the-Middle via a wrong X.509 validation
March 2018 by Vigil@nce
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SYNTHESIS OF THE VULNERABILITY
An attacker can act as a Man-in-the-Middle againt F5 BIG-IP, in order to read or write data in the session.
Impacted products: BIG-IP Hardware, TMOS.
Severity: 2/4.
Creation date: 19/01/2018.
DESCRIPTION OF THE VULNERABILITY
The F5 BIG-IP product uses the TLS/IPsec protocol, in order to create secure sessions.
However, the X.509 certificate and the service identity are not correctly checked.
An attacker can therefore act as a Man-in-the-Middle againt F5 BIG-IP, in order to read or write data in the session.
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SC Troopers have announced that an Elloree man has been charged in the hit-and-run of a moped driver in Orangeburg County last week. (Source: Orangeburg County Detention Center)
SC Troopers have announced that an Elloree man has been charged in the hit-and-run of a moped driver in Orangeburg County last week.
Trooper Judd Jones says John Henry David, 24, has been charged with leaving the scene with great bodily injury. He is currently being held at the Orangeburg County Detention Center.
The collision happened on Dec. 8 when the moped driver was struck on Tee Vee Road near Old Number Six Highway.
The condition of the moped driver is unknown at this time.
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CHICAGO - It's been almost six weeks since Stan Bowman stood at the podium at the United Center to voice his displeasure about the Blackhawks' quick exit from the playoffs.
He vowed changes after the team lost for the second-straight year in the first round after winning the Stanley Cup in 2015.
So far, the changes have been subtle - but with the draft around the corner more could be on the way.
John Dietz, the Blackhawks' beat writer for the Daily Herald, joined Sports Feed to talk about some of the moves made and yet to be done on Wednesday's show.
To watch John's segments on Wednesday's show with Jarrett Payton, click on the video above or below.
I always have a little trouble remembering if Alyssa Arce here is a professional Instagram model who did Playboy, or a Playboy model who’s on Instagram. But either way, I know at least one thing for sure about Alyssa: she’s hands down one of the hottest women on the Internet. So enjoy this latest round of pictures, while I go, uh, “double-check” her Instagram to make sure I didn’t miss anything.
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For many, the name Joe Black might ring a bell thanks to Brad Pitt's 1998 movie "Meet Joe Black." But that man is a fictional character, and doesn't come close to living up to the legacy left behind by the real Joe Black. Siafa Lewis reports.
× Federal administration extends red snapper season by 39 days
WASHINGTON — Last month, Senator Luther Strange wrote a letter to President Donald Trump on behalf of Alabama’s recreational anglers. After considering Sen. Strange’s plea, the federal administration announced an extension of the federal recreational red snapper season.
Previously the season was limited to a historic low of three days, June 1-3, by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
The 2017 non-commercial season will be extended by 39 days, including weekends through Labor Day.
“Today’s extension is reassuring news for these Gulf Coast anglers and those of us fighting to let their voices be heard. It was important to take action when the three-day season was announced, and I remain committed to making sure that the Gulf’s abundance is accessible to recreational fishermen and the coastal communities they call home,” Sen. Strange said in a statement.
April 24 (Reuters) - Reata Pharmaceuticals Inc:
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Jennifer Hudson makes an appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, airing on Monday (December 11), and talks about everything from The Voice to the Holiday season.
The 36-year-old entertainer reveals to Ellen she was nervous joining the panel of judges on The Voice and had to find her place among the show veterans.
Jennifer also explains what motivates her to throw her shoe at contestants and tells Ellen she feels confident she can win this season of The Voice.
Plus, Jennifer shares her love for the holiday season and reveals she starts decorating for Christmas the day after Halloween with lights that illuminate her entire block – Watch the interview below!
Jennifer Hudson Is Christmas’ Biggest Fan
DICKENSON COUNTY, VA (WJHL) – The middle and high schools in Dickenson County, VA are dismissing early due to a bomb threat.
The school system tells News Channel 11 that a note was found and they are dismissing students early out of precaution.
The two schools that have been impacted are Ridgeview Middle School and Ridgeview High School.
Law enforcement are currently sweeping the area.
This is the second threat the school system has received this week.
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Police arrested a 16-year-old boy in connection with a January robbery in Mililani.
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Police arrested a 16-year-old boy in connection with a January robbery in Mililani.
Police said the suspect approached a 12-year-old boy and wielded an unspecified weapon at him at about 10 a.m. on Jan. 15. He demanded money and property from the victim before he fled.
Police located the teen in the Wahiawa area Monday and arrested him on suspicion of first-degree robbery.
4/15 WWE Live Results: Champaign, Illinois
1. RAW Tag Team Champions The Hardys def. Sheamus and Cesaro, The Club and Enzo Amore and Big Cass
2. Sami Zayn def. Curtis Axel
3. WWE Cruiserweight Champion Neville def. Austin Aries
* In-ring segment with a brawl between Braun Strowman and Roman Reigns, ended with Reigns spearing Strowman through a table.
4. RAW Women’s Champion Bayley def. Sasha Banks, Nia Jax and Charlotte Flair
5. The Big Show def. Jinder Mahal. Titus O’Neil comes out after and rips on Show, leading to Show hitting him with the WMD.
6. Chris Jericho and Seth Rollins def. WWE US Champion Kevin Owens and Samoa Joe
Source: Prowrestling.net
Mon, Dec 11: A young mom and her three-year-old daughter have a lot to be thankful for this holiday season. They now have a house that they can call home after the dedication of volunteers and the generosity of Toronto residents who came together to rebuild their lives and their home. Susan Hay has the story.
× No bags allowed at United Center for Bulls games
CHICAGO — Next time you head to the United Center for a Bulls game, you might be better off leaving your bags at home.
The NBA has issued a new policy that applies to all teams. It prohibits all backpacks and hard-sided bags, along with any other bags (including briefcases, luggage, purses and diaper bags) that are larger than 14”x14”x6” in size. Single-compartment drawstring bags and fashion backpack purses will be permitted.
Approved bags are subject to in inspection, and there is no storage available for prohibited items during the game.
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A Halifax adjudicator has decided a woman who broke up with her fiance after a fight over wedding expenses can keep the engagement ring.
Devin Sherrington had sued his would-be bride, Lauren Arbuckle, in small claims court for the 3.25 carat diamond ring, worth as much as $19,000.
Sherrington, a personal trainer, and Arbuckle, a hairstylist and make-up artist, had planned to marry in 2016, but he postponed the wedding amid arguments over its cost.
She then ended the relationship.
In a written decision released Wednesday, small claims adjudicator Gregg Knudsen said text messages exchanged by the two showed Sherrington had told Arbuckle she could keep the ring.
The adjudicator did, however, order Arbuckle to pay Sherrington $2,914 for her share of a trip to Mexico they had taken together.
CLEVELAND (AP) LeBron James will sit out Friday’s exhibition game against the Indiana Pacers as he recovers from a sprained left ankle.
James got hurt on Sept. 27 when he stepped on a teammate’s foot in practice. He took part in Cleveland’s workout on Thursday and the club wanted to see how he responded before deciding if he would try to go against the Pacers. He’s going to sit again as a precaution, the team said.
The three-time champion also missed Wednesday’s preseason opener against Atlanta. Cleveland next plays on Tuesday against Chicago.
James and his teammates attended Thursday night’s AL Division Series matchup between the Indians and New York Yankees.
Iman Shumpert will miss Friday’s game with a sprained left foot that is expected to keep him out for a week or more.
The Cavaliers open the regular season on Oct. 17 against the Boston Celtics.
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Gardai are appealing for witnesses following an armed robbery at a bookmakers in Raphoe on Friday night last.
It is reported that at around 9:30pm two men wearing dark clothing entered the premises on Irish Street carrying what is believed to be a handgun.
The men threatened staff and demanded money.
Gardai believe the intruders then made off in a vehicle with a small amount of cash.
Inspector Pat O’Donnell is appealing to anyone who was in the vicinity on Friday and witnessed any suspicious activity to contact Gardai:
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) " Romania's ruling party is to decide the fate of Premier Sorin Grindeanu and his Cabinet, after the ruling party's leader said he lost confidence in the government.
Social Democratic Party chairman Liviu Dragnea has reportedly asked Grindeanu to resign several times in recent days, but the premier has refused. The Social Democrats will meet later Wednesday and could withdraw support for the government.
Dragnea has remained tight-lipped on the in-party tensions, but says he is dissatisfied with the government's performance, except in ministries headed by his political allies.
Dragnea cannot be prime minister because he was convicted last year for vote rigging.
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Grindeanu moved to decriminalize official misconduct in January sparking huge protests which brought him to withdraw the decree. Critics said Grindeanu's government was backtracking on the anti-corruption fight.
Bossier Sheriff Julian Whittington said a Bossier Parish elementary school teacher has been arrested for stealing prescription medications.
Robyn Edmonds, 39, of the 100 block of Clarkston Road in Benton and a teacher at Princeton Elementary School, was arrested by the Bossier Sheriff’s Office Monday afternoon and charged with simple theft and possession of a Schedule IV controlled dangerous substance for stealing prescription medication from another teacher.
During the investigation, Edmonds admitted to Bossier deputies that she stole the prescription medication from the purse of the other teacher on the morning of Dec. 4. School had not yet begun that morning, and no students were present.
Edmonds was transported to the Bossier Maximum Security Facility, where she was booked on the two charges; bond is pending.
Edmonds has been placed on leave pending further administrative actions, according to Bossier Parish School officials.
Montgomery (7-6) pitched 5.1 innings in Sunday's loss to the Red Sox, striking out four while allowing one run on two hits and three walks. He did not factor into the decision.
Montgomery was struck in the head Saturday during batting practice, but he was still able to make his start and turned in a solid performance against the red-hot Red Sox. Manager Joe Girardi has been adamant about limiting the rookie's innings though, as Montgomery was pulled early again with just 84 pitches. With both Masahiro Tanaka (shoulder) and CC Sabathia (knee) on the disabled list, Montgomery figures to remain in the rotation for the time being, where he lines up to take on the same Boston squad next time out on Friday.
Some fun in the Florida sun may be just what the doctor ordered.
Just a day after his wife of 12 years Vanessa Trump filed for divorce, Donald Trump Jr. headed to his famous father, President Donald Trump's Palm Beach, Fla. resort, Mar-a-Lago, in honor of his kids' spring break. The 40-year-old businessman has been chronicling the trip on social media, sharing snapshots of his and Vanessa's five little ones, Kai, 10, Donald III, 9, Tristan, 6, Spencer, 5, and Chloe, 3.
So far, there's been a dad-daughter date for Donald and Kai followed by a fishing trip for he boys. "Out with the little man and some friends," Trump captioned a selfie of himself with son Donald III on Saturday morning.
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1st: $1,650 2nd: $475 3rd: $235.
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1 RIG FIFTY FIVE [6] 48142 NBT A Langton (Anakie)
2 TEFLON TONY (NSW)[5] 32655 NBT L Delbridge (Balliang)
3 CAPTAIN RISKY (NSW)[7] 24345 NBT H Collins (Lara)
4 DESTINI WAHOO [5] 23545 NBT A Panetta (Melton West)
5 GOTHAMBURG [6] 11437 30.14(2) V Brook (Elliminyt)
6 ONE PLUS TWO (NSW)[5] 83236 NBT A Powell (Stanhope)
7 HUNDRED (NSW)[5] 44431 FSH D Johnston (Boisdale)
8 DR. COMPULSION [4] 16223 29.98(6) J Mcmahon (Darriman)
9 BAGEERA [M]Res. 23675 NBT A Warton (Elliminyt)
An exemplary degree of fine craftsmanship and inspired design are the hallmarks of this newly completed modern farmhouse that presides over an equally impressive four-acre private oasis. The peaceful, tranquil setting in Bridgehampton is reflected through the elegant lines of the sophisticated design while large expanses of glass allow the views and natural light to infuse the 5,000-sf interior. Six bedrooms, six full and two half bathrooms provide ample accommodations. The enjoyment continues outside, where a large sun terrace and sparkling 20' x 40' heated gunite pool await. Extremely private, yet only minutes from Bridgehampton and Sag Harbor villages.
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Trackball fans, bow before your new god.
The Logitech MX ERGO has most of the buttons, customization options, and advanced features of Logitech’s high-end wireless mice, plus a big-ass trackball for people with wrist issues, or anyone who just prefers to use one. But the ERGO earns its name from a unique hinge that allows you to tilt the mouse up to 20 degrees off axis, allowing for a more comfortable fit.
$85 is within $1 of the best price Amazon’s ever listed on the mouse, so grab one before the price goes back up.
Casa de Bolsa Santander, S.A. de C.V. -- Moody's affirms ratings of Santander Mexico and Casa de Bolsa Santander; outlook on Casa de Bolsa Santander changed to stable
The Jonathan Law boys indoor track team competed in the Southern Connecticut Conference East Sectional and the SCC championships.
Law placed ninth at the SCC meet, won by Hillhouse High.
Mike Plaskon won the East Sectional title in the 55-meter dash with a time of 6.63 for coach Joe Beler’s Lawmen. He placed fifth at the SCC meet.
Jordan Beck set a school record of 7.89 in the 55-meter hurdles at the East Sectional and was fourth at SCCs.
Matt Marino broke the school record in 600-meter with a time of 1:25.96 when he took fifth at the SCCs.
The 4×200 relay team of Naheim Washington, Alex Lazar, Ethan Saley and Plaskon took fifth at SCCs.
Justin Abe was fifth in shot put.
Law has 34 athletes that have qualified for Friday’s state championships at the Floyd Little Athletic Center in New Haven.
Naheim Washington, with a time of 6.81 in the 55-meter dash, has qualified for the Freshman National Championships at the Armory in New York City on March 11.
Feder: Me-TV FM surges in Chicago radio ratings
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Days after parent company iHeartMedia filed for bankruptcy protection, urban adult-contemporary powerhouse WVAZ FM 102.7 remained firmly entrenched as the top-rated radio station in the Chicago area.
But far bigger news in the Nielsen Audio survey released Monday was the growth of Weigel Broadcasting's WRME FM 87.7, the soft-rock oldies station known as Me-TV FM. Jumping from 21st place to sixth in one month, it delivered its highest total audience share ever. In middays the station ranked No. 2 overall -- behind only V103.
Get the full report and more Chicago media news at robertfeder.com.
The womanizing, gambling-loving spy who inspired James Bond “My name is Popov, Dusko Popov.” Well, it doesn’t have the same bite as “My name is Bond, James Bond,” but Dusko Popov, a Yugoslavian double agent during World War...
6 actors who were almost cast as James Bond Over the past five decades, six actors have stepped onto the big screen as the ageless agent 007, beginning with Sean Connery in 1962’s “Dr. No.” After Connery, George Lazenby,...
This arm balance still triggers my fear of flying, but it gently prepares your core for other high-flying moves
To be totally honest, Crow Pose is an arm balance that still triggers my fear of flying. Here is an exercise that gently prepares the core for this and other high-flying poses that even a landlubber like me can get down with.
1. Begin on your back with knees bent and both feet resting on the ground.
2. Using your hands, bring the knees close to the chest with big toes touching and knees separated as wide as your torso.
3. Curl your head, shoulders and upper back away from the earth and place your knees on the backs of your upper arms, as close to the armpits as possible. Reach your hands for the sky while simultaneously pressing the upper arm bones down into your kneecaps.
4. Be sure to hug your inner legs into your sides as you count five breaths.
Cult of Hockey writers David Staples and Bruce McCurdy discuss the secret good thing about Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid.
× The Chicago Way w/John Kass (12/11/17): Sitting down with State Rep. Ives as she sets her sights on Gov. Rauner and the true story of St. Nicholas
The Chicago Way w/John Kass, Episode 84: This week John Kass and Jeff Carlin are joined by Illinois State Rep. Jeanne Ives(R-Wheaton) as she lays out her platform for Governor and discusses why she thinks Gov. Bruce Rauner is beatable in the March 2018 primary. Chicago Tribune Editorial Board member Scott Stantis also weighs in on the race for governor and what it means to draw powerful people. Plus, Kasso has a special message about St. Nicholas and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.
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Annie Lugin. Prestige Mini staff of Ramsey and customers held a toy drive, loading up Christmas gifts and delivering the gifts to Hackensack University Medical Center. 12/09/2017 (Photo: Eugene M. Parciasepe Jr./Special to NorthJersey.com)
Prestige MINI of Ramsey held its 12th annual Holiday Toy Drive to benefit patients at the Audrey Hepburn Children’s House, a division of the Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital at Hackensack Meridian Health Hackensack University Medical Center.
The owners of dozens of MINI Coopers delivered toys to the Children’s House, a state-designated Regional Diagnostic Center for Child Abuse and Neglect, which conducts more than 7,000 patient visits annually.
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Lotto ticket worth $350,000 bought in St. Landry Parish
GRAND COTEAU- The winning ticket for Saturday's Louisiana Lotto drawing was purchased in Central Louisiana.
WWL-TV reports that the $350,000 jackpot ticket was purchased in Grand Coteau in St. Landry Parish.
The winning numbers were: 07-08-10-28-36-39. The winning ticket matched all six numbers, ten other tickets matched five numbers. Those tickets are worth $2,028 each.
The next drawing is Dec. 13. WWL reports that the jackpot will be $250,00.
A former Mossad chief has told an Israeli television program that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave the order in 2011 for the military to prepare to attack Iran within 15 days.
Tamir Pardo told Keshet TV's show Uvda in an interview that aired Thursday that the order was not given "for the sake of a drill."
There was no immediate comment from Netanyahu's office.
Ex-premier Ehud Barak, who was Netanyahu's defense minister in 2011, previously claimed Netanyahu sought to bomb Iran in 2010 and 2011, but was opposed by senior Israeli officials.
Pardo says he consulted the Mossad's legal advisers following the order but didn't explain what happened after that.
The Israeli leader has been a strident critic of Iran, and has accused Tehran of attempting to develop nuclear weapons.
Walker (2-1) allowed one run on four hits and a walk while striking out seven batters over five innings during Sunday's win over Los Angeles.
Command remains an issue for the talented righty, as Walker threw just 64.4 percent of his pitches for strikes. While it isn't a significant concern, pitching deep into games has been difficult for him in the past because his pitch counts climb quickly, and he's tossed just 16 innings through his first three starts this year. Still, the uptick in strikeouts against the Dodgers on Sunday was promising. There's no questioning Walker's skill or potential.
Activists behind an app designed to assist doctors document evidence of sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo aim to go beyond obtaining justice for rape victims and collect data that could help secure prosecutions for war crimes. Developed by Physicians for Human Rights (PHR), MediCapt allows clinicians to record medical examination results digitally and photograph victims' injuries, store them online and send them directly to law enforcement officials and lawyers. In a vast nation plagued by militant violence and poor roads that restrict access to remote areas,...
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(Soccer) ball is life.
Grizzlies big man Marc Gasol exhibited that mentality perfectly in Monday's Memphis-San Antonio NBA playoff matchup.
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With time ticking down in the second quarter, Gasol casually headed a dead ball through the hoop following a whistle.
Who even is Marc Gasol 💀💀💀 pic.twitter.com/7S9T2MmtVm — Jabrill (@GabeTheTexasBoy) April 18, 2017
The poise, the textbook form, it all comes together for Gasol from the paint. It's not the first time he has attempted this, either.
The Spurs, meanwhile, should be given a red card for the beatdown they're giving the Grizzlies; they held a 56-37 lead heading into the third quarter. They came into the game leading the best-of-seven series one game to none.
HUDDERSFIELD, England — Huddersfield says head coach David Wagner has signed a contract extension to stay at the Premier League club for three more years.
Wagner, his assistant Christophe Buhler and first-team coach Andrew Hughes all signed new deals that will keep them at the club until 2021.
The trio all had 12 months left on their previous contracts, and Wagner had been linked with bigger clubs after an impressive debut season in the Premier League.
However, the German-American said “the decision to extend my stay at this club was not a difficult one.”
Wagner took over Huddersfield in November 2015 and then led the team to promotion to the Premier League in his first full season. The team finished 16th in its first season in England’s top flight in 45 years.
Sydney Tietz scored the lone goal for the Northern Lakes girls hockey team as the Lightning fell to the Alexandria Cardinals 11-1 in the second round of the section playoffs on Tuesday, Feb. 14.
Granted, hip-hop mogul Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter has won in so many arenas – the recording industry, artist and sports management, streaming and adult beverages – but it’s still hard to say, yeah, THIS is savvy.
Related: Shocked Grandma In Photo With JAY-Z And Beyoncé Recalls Moment
Big Tigger reported in today’s Trending Topics that Jay-Z just filed legal documents to obtain exclusive rights to The Roc (short for his Roc-a-fella imprint) hand signal. Also known as the Delta Sigma Theta sorority’s hand signal. Also, the same diamond signal/symbol Diamond Dallas Page sued him over back in 2005.
Thing is, DDP (as he’s known in wrestling circles) never trademarked it. And in comes HOV (one of many nicknames used by the artist’s fans).
“Deltas [are] gonna have a lot to say about that,” Tigger predicted.
Dear Abby: I am 68 and my husband is 80. I just found out he is involved with a 40-year-old woman. He says it is not an affair because they haven’t actually had sex! I don’t know what to do. Can you help me?
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Valtteri Bottas has been handed a 5-place grid penalty for Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix after Mercedes opted to change the gearbox on his car.
While teammate Lewis Hamilton and Kimi Raikkonen also take on new gearboxes for this event, they had used their previous units for six consecutive in conformity with Article 23.5a of the 2017 Sporting Regulations, while Carlos Sainz did not finish the previous race and is therefore allowed to change his gearbox under Article 23.5a.
The grid penalty is the latest blow to Bottas who has been critical of his own performances since the summer break.
The Finn was fifth quickest in FP1, 0.985s off Sebastian Vettel's pace, and was one of the 5 drivers who didn't post a time in FP2.
Check out our Friday gallery from Suzuka, here.
HUDSON, Wis. (AP) - Hospitality venues, retailers and other locales in western Wisconsin are capitalizing on the economic benefits generated by the Super Bowl being held in Minneapolis.
Businesses in Hudson and other surrounding cities in Wisconsin are within an easy commute to the NFL's biggest game. U.S. Bank Stadium in downtown Minneapolis is about a 45-minute drive away.
So the area is cashing in on football fan traffic. Hotel rooms in Hudson are going for as much as $500 a night. In nearby New Richmond, the regional airport will land more than two dozen private jets.
The State Journal reports that homeowners are listing their properties on Airbnb and other online sites for top dollar. A four-bedroom house in Hudson is renting for $1,250 a night with a five-night minimum.
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Indiana lawmakers set a Friday deadline to reach an agreement on the state's next two-year budget, as well as the Republican majority's top priority - raising taxes to pay for improvements to the state's crumbling infrastructure. But with just days left in this year's legislative session, the House and Senate still appear far apart on some key tax provisions.
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The parents of a teenager who was fatally punched in a pub fight wants laws changed so one-punch thugs can’t avoid mandatory jail terms.
BOSTON (AP) - The Boston Symphony Orchestra is returning to its seasonal home at Tanglewood.
Music director Andris Nelsons will conduct works by Mozart and Tchaikovsky as the renowned orchestra kicks off its 2018 outdoor season on Friday evening at the western Massachusetts venue.
Superstar pianist Lang Lang will play Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 24 in C minor.
This summer's season, which runs through Sept. 2, continues the BSO's yearlong homage to Leonard Bernstein.
The Massachusetts-born conductor and composer would have turned 100 on Aug. 25. He died in 1990 at age 72 in New York City.
Bernstein was a fixture at the annual summer music festival at Tanglewood for half a century.
Court hearing canceled in Kentucky abortion case
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A federal court hearing scheduled for next week on Kentucky's newest abortion law has been canceled, and the case will proceed to a trial set for the fall.
A hearing had been planned for Tuesday on a request by the American Civil Liberties Union for a preliminary injunction to block the law.
The case will now move on to a trial set for Nov. 13.
A joint consent order that put the law on hold temporarily remains in place.
The ACLU is challenging the law, which is being defended by Gov. Matt Bevin's legal team.
The law would ban a common second-trimester abortion procedure known as "dilation and evacuation." The law bans those procedures performed 11 weeks after fertilization.
Kentucky's GOP-led legislature passed the measure overwhelmingly earlier this year.
LOS ANGELES — Firefighters responding to a house fire in Los Angeles were forced back after hearing gunshots ring out Tuesday morning, CBS Los Angeles reports. Firefighters were on the scene of a fire just before 5 a.m. in response to a structure fire.
As firefighters mobilized to fight the fire, five to six gunshots rang out.
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It’s not clear where the shots came from – outside or inside the house. It’s also not clear if the original fire that brought out firefighters has been put out.
A large contingent of Los Angeles police officers in protective gear have since responded to the home and were seen using the fire truck for cover. The scene was called an active shooter situation, and the LAPD was put on citywide tactical alert.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
Jordan Henderson was taken off during the win over Man City on Saturday (Getty)
Jordan Henderson misses Liverpool’s game with Sunderland at the Stadium of Light with a heel injury.
The Reds captain was taken off in Liverpool’s 1-0 victory over Man City on New Year’s Eve with the problem.
Mourinho's tactical masterstroke hands Man United sixth win in a row
He’s replaced in the side by Daniel Sturridge, with Adam Lallana dropping back from the attacking role he played against Man City into midfield.
It will be Sturridge’s fifth Premier League start of the season.
It is the only change by Jurgen Klopp, despite his side playing less than 48 hours previously.
It means Sadio Mane features for the final time before departing for the African Cup of Nations.
Liverpool can close gap on Chelsea to just three points with the league leaders not playing until Wednesday when they take on Tottenham at White Hart Lane.
MORE: Liverpool should sign Antoine Griezmann, says former Republic of Ireland international
In 2015, more Americans died from drug overdoses than from car accidents and gun homicides combined. That’s according to a startling interactive story published by The New York Times recently, which also noted that since 1990, drug-overdose deaths have increased by 500 percent.
A new study suggests unemployment might be one of the factors behind that dramatic rise. The paper, published by NBER last week, finds that as the unemployment rate increases by one percentage point in a given county, the opioid-death-rate rises by 3.6 percent, and emergency-room visits rise by 7 percent.
Rather than more people getting injured when jobs are scarce, the authors suspect that the increased use of painkillers is a “physical manifestation of mental-health problems that have long been known to rise during periods of economic decline.” Depression and pain are twin agonies, in other words: Not only does depression make people more sensitive to pain, they note, opioids have been shown to help relieve depressive symptoms.
Social media post by the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station.
Congratulations to Lt. Ignacio ‘Iggy’ Somoano on 30 years of service to LASD!
Somoano was honored at a Years of Service Luncheon held Wednesday at the Hall of Justice. The luncheon recognized fifty-one Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department employees who were celebrating 30 to 45 years of service with the department.
SCV Sheriff’s Captain Rob Lewis and Operations Lieutenant Justin Diez accompanied Lt. Somoano to the luncheon. Chief John Benedict and Undersheriff Jacques “Anthony” La Berge were present to congratulate the group of dedicated employees.
Ignacio Somoano currently serves as the Detective Bureau Lieutenant at Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station.
For families who have been without power since the storm and may be in need, Second Harvest was on hand Saturday to help.
As the cleanup efforts took place in East Albany, the food bank provided families with food and supplies.
The mobile food pantry has served more than 20 different locations in the last week and more than 600 meals per day.
"It is so heartening to see this. I've seen this all week, whether it's with the banking community coming together to conduct our food drive or all of these private individuals or civic groups, city government coming together to make sure that the least of these are taken care of," said Eliza McCall, Chief Marketing Officer.
Many Second Harvest staff members remain without power too, but that didn't stop them from making sure other areas are taken care of.
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Along with Weinstein's statement, Racster said in a statement: "The LGBTQ community faces so much discrimination and harassment on a daily basis. Since its inception Outfest has stood for the dignity of each human being. Our programs — both on the screen and behind it — are about creating the change we want to see in the world where everyone is treated fairly, respectfully, and equally under the law. "
Continue reading Check Out All The Black Models That Walked The Louis Vuitton 2019 Cruise Collection
Check Out All The Black Models That Walked The Louis Vuitton 2019 Cruise Collection
Nicolas Ghesquière announced last week via Instagram that he was staying on as the Creative Director and head designer of Louis Vuitton. In the age of musical chairs for this position amongst fashion houses, Ghesquière's fifth resort collection is undoubtedly his most sovereign and displays aspects of his personality with color, texture, and function. The fashion features over-the-knee sneaker boots that are perfect for walking through New York City or the streets of Paris. The clothing gives us a fresh take on workwear and mixes prints in a professional, yet cool manner. An undoubted nod to the 80s, get into the power shoulders and nod to streetwear. Click through our gallery to see all the looks modeled by Black women and dig deeper into all the style!
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — The wife of a man who killed himself at an Ohio county jail has filed a lawsuit claiming jail staff didn’t take sufficient precautions to prevent his death.
Cleveland.com reports that Wayne Jordan’s wife filed the lawsuit last week in federal court in Akron. Jordan died in February 2016 at the Summit County Jail.
At the time, a sheriff’s office spokesman said the 63-year-old hadn’t shown any signs of being suicidal.
The suit says that Jordan denied considering suicide when initially booked but his mental condition deteriorated before his death four months later.
The suit says there was no suicide monitoring in place when he hanged himself in his cell days before his trial on rape charges was set to start.
A sheriff’s spokesman declined to comment.
ST. PAUL, MN (WHDH) — Justin Timberlake, Super Bowl LII half-time performer, created an Instagram video of himself in a Target store in St. Paul, MN, signing and leaving five limited edition vinyl.
Timberlake left the vinyl at the target located on University Avenue W. in St. Paul.
He said anyone who wanted one of the five records had to find the store manager and give her the code word “aardvark.”
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A number of Tunisian hotels are preventing women who wear the, so-called, ‘Burkini’ swimwear from accessing to private swimming pools, claiming that this swimwear is dangerous.
The Burkini is a type of swimwear designed by the Lebanese-born Australian fashion designer, Aheda Zanetti. It is a swimsuit that covers the entire body except the face, hands, and feet. It is rubbery enough to facilitate swimming and is popular among European Muslims.
Al-Khaleej Online contacted the Tunisian Ministry of Tourism. However, the Ministry did not provide any explanation.
Commenting on the ban, Imed Daïmi, Rapporteur of the Committee of Rights, Freedoms, and External Relations at the Tunisian Chamber of Deputies, described the decision of some hotels to ban veiled women’s dress as “unconstitutional” and “illegal”.
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Radical Islamist groups Boko Haram, Islamic State and Al-Qaeda have a presence in the CFA Franc zone
The CFA franc is used in 14 French-speaking west and central African countries, including Benin, Mali, Niger, Senegal, Burkina Faso and Togo, and is pegged to the euro.
And Bruno Le Maire expressed his concern that some of the countries are directly connected with funding terrorism.
He told African finance chiefs: “There are several countries within the Franc zone which are directly concerned with terrorism.
“Terrorism is obviously a growing concern in Mali and in Niger, but the threat has spread to many other countries in the region.
TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays selected right-handers Luis Santos and Rhiner Cruz to the active roster ahead of Wednesday's home game against the New York Mets.
The Blue Jays also designated right-hander Preston Guilmet for assignment and optioned left-hander Tim Mayza to triple-A Buffalo.
Santos was 2-2 with a 2.52 earned-run average over 17 appearances with the Bisons while Cruz was 1-0 with a 1.04 ERA in six games.
Guilmet made eight appearances with the Blue Jays, posting an 0-1 mark and 11.70 ERA.
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BBC Sport follows Wigan fans as they look for another famous FA Cup giant-killing in their quarter-final against Southampton, after knocking out Premier League sides West Ham, Bournemouth and Manchester City in previous rounds.
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A former sheriff’s deputy and Missouri correctional officer who killed his ex-girlfriend and her boyfriend in a child custody dispute has been sentenced to death.
Judge Kelly Wayne Parker on Friday sentenced Marvin Rice to death for killing his ex-girlfriend, Annette Durham, in 2011. Rice was sentenced to life in prison for killing Dunham’s boyfriend, Steven Strotkamp.
Rice, a former Dent County deputy, was found guilty in August of first-degree murder for Durham’s death and second-degree murder for Strotkamp’s. The jury couldn’t decide if Rice should be put to death, leaving it to the judge.
Prosecutors said Rice and Durham had been arguing over custody of their son.
Former multiple world champion Floyd Mayweather has agreed a deal for a boxing match against mixed martial artist Conor McGregor in Las Vegas on August 26.
Mayweather confirmed the bout - which will take place under normal boxing rules despite McGregor having never boxed either amateur or professionally - via social media.
The 40-year-old Mayweather announced his retirement after winning his 49th straight bout against Andre Berto also in Las Vegas in September 2015.
Mayweather will reportedly be paid over 100 million US dollars for the contest, which will be broadcast on pay-per-view networks across the world.
McGregor has become one of the most recognisable mixed martial artists in the world since he won the UFC featherweight title in December 2015.
March 31 Immobiliare Grande Distribuzione Siiq Spa:
* Morgan Stanley held a 5.373 percent stake in the company as of March 23, according to a filing by Italian market watchdog Consob
* U.S. investment bank also has an additional 1.252 percent potential stake in IGD relating to a share loan agreement
* Soros Fund Management held no shares in IGD as of March 23, having previously held a stake of 5 percent in the company. Further company coverage: (Reporting by Milan Newsroom)
Susquehanna analyst Rachael Rotham weighs in on the firm's expectations for Hilton Worldwide Holdings' (HLT -0.3% ) earnings conference call scheduled for April 26.
CC preview: "We expect the call will likely lead off on the key drivers behind their RevPAR and EBITDA beats, and clarification if any of the EBITDA beat represented a pull-forward from future quarters, or a shift in the timing of expenses. We expect management will also talk about its opportunistic 16.5mln share, 5%, repurchase from HNA, along with its plans for additional returns of capital over the balance of 2018. We expect the overall message to be one of consistency in execution and returns of capital, and the visibility and dependability of the company's unit growth pipeline."
Hilton already pre-announced Q1 results, so the conference call and guidance update are the main events.
FOLLOWING the introduction of a new Shinkansen bullet-train service linking it to Tokyo, the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido is beckoning Thai tourists to experience its natural hot springs and onsen resorts, Kaoru Ohno, secretary-general of the Noboribetsu Tourism Association, said last week. Last year, China was the biggest market for international arrivals in Japan, with 6.37 million visitors up 27.6 per cent from the previous year followed by South Korea with 5 million , Taiwan with 4.2 million and Hong Kong with 1.8 million .
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Kings Coach Darryl Sutter watches the action from the bench during the third period of a game against the Capitols on Feb. 5. Kings Coach Darryl Sutter watches the action from the bench during the third period of a game against the Capitols on Feb. 5. Their first-round pick from 2014 has spent two seasons with Ontario of the American Hockey League and has yet to make his NHL debut. The Kings concluded their bye week Tuesday and next play Thursday against the Arizona Coyotes at Staples Center .
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A tractor-trailer rolled over on Route 495 in Franklin, Massachusetts, Monday morning.
The crash happened at route 140.
There was no word on injuries.
No further information was available.
Nieuwenhuis will become a free agent following the conclusion of the 2017 season.
Nieuwenhuis was designated for assignment by Milwaukee in late July after appearing in just 16 games with the club this season, slashing a dreadful .115/.258/.269 in 31 plate appearances. The 30-year-old had been a consistent presence in the big leagues since 2012, but will have to fight during spring training to make a major-league roster following this past season.
Arsene Wenger is battling to keep hold of his own star Alexis Sanchez with the Chilean yet to sign a new deal.
Sanchez, whose contract runs out at the end of the season, is attracting interest from Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City, while a return to Spain has also been mooted.
Sanchez could still leave before the transfer window shuts at the end of the month and Wenger is eyeing up potential replacements in case he loses his talisman.
And reports in Spain claim Madrid's Benzema would be his first choice to replace the 28-year-old.
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May 3 U.S. refiner HollyFrontier Corp reported a quarterly loss, compared with a year-ago profit, hurt by a 61 percent rise in operating costs.
Net loss attributable to the company's shareholders was $45.5 million, or 26 cents per share, in the first quarter ended March 31, compared with a profit of $21.3 million, or 12 cents per share, a year earlier.
The latest quarter included $12.0 million of one-time charges.
(Reporting by Muvija M in Bengaluru; Editing by Arun Koyyur)
Officials: New phone lines will help reduce outages
After about a year of discussions and plans, Kerr County now has a redundant phone system. …read more
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March 29 Cenovus Energy Inc:
* Cenovus announces $3.0 billion bought-deal offering of common shares
* Cenovus Energy Inc - entered into a bought-deal financing agreement to sell 187.5 million common shares at a price of $16.00 per share
* Cenovus Energy Inc - if over-allotment option is exercised in full, gross proceeds from offering will be approximately $3.45 billion.
* Cenovus Energy - intends to use net proceeds from offering to finance portion of cash consideration payable by for purchase of assets from ConocoPhillips Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
DICKSON COUNTY, Tenn. (AP) - Authorities: Tennessee sheriff's deputy fatally shot; 'armed and dangerous' suspect still at large.
FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2017 file photo, Republican gubernatorial candidate Assemblyman Travis Allen, R-Huntington Beach, discusses a judge's ruling in Sacramento, Calif. Documents released Friday, Feb. 2, 2018, by the California Legislature show four current lawmakers faced sexual misconduct complaints since 2006. The documents outline complaints against Democratic Assemblywoman Autumn Burke of Los Angeles, Republican Assemblyman Travis Allen of Huntington Beach, Democratic Sen. Tony Mendoza of Artesia and Democratic Sen. Bob Hertzberg of Van Nuys. Rich Pedroncelli, File AP Photo
Who are Real Madrid most likely to sign during the summer transfer window?
Zinedine Zidane is looking to bolster his squad with several acquisitions ahead of the new season as Real Madrid prepare to back up their triumphant 2016/17 campaign.
Los Blancos have once again been linked with long-term target David De Gea, while Chelsea superstar Eden Hazard is also thought to be tempted by a move to Spain.
Kylian Mbappe is one of the hottest properties in Europe with several clubs chasing the 18-year-old’s signature, while Real are favourites to sign Atletico Madrid full-back Theo Hernandez.
With so many potential new arrivals, Football Whispers have rated which deals are most likely to be completed during the summer transfer window (1 - unlikely, 5 - very likely).
Scroll through the gallery above to see which players are most likely to sign for Real Madrid during the summer transfer window.
Bourbon Baron's The Early Pioneers
Join us as we go back to the late 1700s to join the early settlers of Kentucky that were traveling the Wilderness Trail with hopes in their heart and stills on their back. We will follow them on their journey into the untamed wilderness to stake their claim, grow their corn and introduce America to its Native spirit. We will concentrate on three of these brave men: Jacob Myers, Elijah Craig and Jacob Spears. You will hear their stories while also visiting three craft distilleries that are in close proximity to the original sites of these Early Pioneers: Wilderness Trail Distillery, Bourbon 30 and Hartfield & Co.
The tour will last approximately 8hrs and we will pick you up at the Lexington Visitor Center.
Price: $100 (Includes tours and tastings at all three distilleries. Lunch is also included). Water and snacks will be provided.
For more information call (606) 548-2181 or visit stonefencestours.com
RUSSELLVILLE -- A judge has set an Oct. 16 pretrial hearing for a man charged in the slayings of two men at a Russellville salvage yard.
Tyler Barefield, 36, is scheduled for trial Oct. 23 in Pope County Circuit Court.
Barefield is charged with capital murder in the Sept. 16, 2016, deaths of Beau Dewitt, 22, and Aaron Brock, 22, both of Dardanelle.
Investigators say Barefield shot the men at his business, U-Pull-It Auto Parts, where authorities say the two had gone to steal car parts.
Under Arkansas law, capital murder is punishable by life in prison without parole or death. The prosecution has waived the death penalty in the case.
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DES MOINES, Iowa -- Police are investigating a stabbing that took place in Des Moines overnight.
The incident occurred in the 2400 block of Garfield Avenue. Anthony Knapp, 52, says he was working on his car when he was approached by a male he didn't know. Knapp said the male accused him of stealing property, and then a physical fight broke out.
Knapp was stabbed twice in the abdomen and was transported to Mercy Hospital, where he is listed in stable condition.
Authorities say they have a possible suspect identified, but have not yet released the name.
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JuJu Graduates With Her Master’s Degree
LHHNY’s JuJu has no worries. The beautiful and brainy banger who made headlines after Cam’ron revealed that their 10-year coupledom was over, is moving on to bigger and better—and upping her education.
The model announced this weekend that she graduated from Barry University with her Master’s in Administration.
Not only that, her “Pudd” Yandy Smith also came to her graduation for some offer some black girl magic style support.
Flew out here just for this hug. So proud of my puuuud @iamjuju_ A post shared by Yandy Smith-Harris (@yandysmith) on Dec 9, 2017 at 1:50pm PST
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The special session of the Texas Legislature is drawing to a close, and child advocates are concerned about a major issue that lawmakers have yet to resolve.
Two years ago, Texas legislators cut more than $300 million to therapy services for disabled children.
And now, as KXAN reports, educators and therapists worry that Texas may one day have a sizable number of disabled adults if lawmakers don’t take action.
Republican Congresswoman Sarah Davis highlighted the importance of these programs, noting “These are services to help children swallow, and speak, and walk.” Davis has filed a bill in the house that would raise funding levels for child therapy services, but the legislature has failed to move on the measure.
In the months since Republican lawmakers slashed the funding to services for disabled kids, several therapy providers have canceled their contracts with the state, leaving the children in limbo.
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A road in Sheffield city centre is to be closed to traffic for FIVE MONTHS from June 25.
Mappin Street will be closed to vehicles from Broad Lane and Portobello Street from Monday, June 25 to Friday, November 9.
This is to allow for the installation of a 'striking' new roof on the University of Sheffield Engineering Heartspace building.
During this period, the road will remain open to pedestrians and cycles and the 95 bus will be rerouted along Rockingham Street.
The installation requires ongoing access to the site so large metal ‘trees’ can be lifted in to support the curved glass design.
The atrium which this forms will connect the Sir Frederick Mappin Building and the 1885 Central Wing.
For more information on the project click here or email h.lally@shef.ac.uk.
A response to a call regarding a suspicious person turned into a drug bust for the Page Police Department.
At around 9:00 a.m. on the morning of January 30th, officers responded to the Page/Lake Powell Campground after receiving a call regarding a suspicious person. Once on scene, officers made contact with Jordan Charles Torres, 18, of Page, AZ.
Officers found a marijuana cigarette, drug paraphernalia and methamphetamine located on Torres. The meth was packaged and weighed around 6-grams. Due to the nature of the meth, Torres was charged with possession of dangerous drugs for sale.
Torres was also charged with possession of marijuana, possession of dangerous drugs, and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was booked into the Coconino County Jail.
Nothus wrote: Where's Cox off to?
Wouldn't mind him if he can sort his head out.
I don't know, he wasn't at Sheffield for last couple of month, probably longer. He was shown the door and sent out on loan, think he went to York.
1:14 Recreational weed is now legal in California. So what does that mean? Pause
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2:34 'Lady Bird' trailer puts Sacramento in the spotlight
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1:32 49ers: Three players with most on the line as season nears its end
2:51 'One Pill Can Kill': Raising prescription drug awareness
0:33 Alex Padilla on sexual harassment allegations at the Capitol
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NEW YORK (AP) — Producers of the Broadway show "Groundhog Day" said the musical will open Monday night with star Andy Karl once again leading the cast despite having to miss the previous show after tweaking his knee.
Karl hurt himself during a preview performance Friday, forcing the cancellation of Saturday's matinee. An understudy filled in for him at the Friday-night performance. The show, at the August Wilson Theatre, doesn't run on Sundays.
"Groundhog Day" is based on the much-loved 1993 movie about a jaded weatherman forced to live the same day over, with Karl starring in the Bill Murray role of Phil Connors, a part Karl originated in London and won an Olivier Award as best actor in a musical.
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After a week of rides, entertainment, animals and shows, the Jackson County Fair is in the rear view mirror for 2017.
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President Donald Trump plans to visit Speaker Paul Ryan’s district in Wisconsin on Tuesday, but the Speaker will not join him.
According to a spokesman appearing on Fox 6, Ryan will be traveling in Europe to meet with NATO allies.
Trump is expected to visit the Snap-on tools headquarters in Kenosha, Wisconsin to highlight his pro-growth, pro-jobs agenda. Ryan had visited the Snap-on innovation center in 2015 to host a Congressional listening session.
Ryan won his re-election campaign in the 1st Congressional District of Wisconsin in 2016 with 65 percent of the vote in 2016 after defeating his primary challenger Paul Nehlen with 84 percent of the vote.
Trump won Wisconsin in the 2016 presidential election by about 22,000 votes over former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
Chinook and sockeye seasons are in full swing on the Columbia River. Courtesy of Paul Krupin
The BBC Breakfast team were wrapped up in an England World Cup celebration this morning, as last night’s game was the talk of the studio.
After Charlie and Louise celebrated throughout the show by recapping the tense events, they checked in on Dan who was reporting from Moscow, Russia.
Dan was joined by Martin Keown, former footballer and pundit.
But while the pair sung the praises of the England team, Dan went on to reveal what the presenters were doing wrong.
Before he signed off, Dan smirked and added: “By the way one final thing.”
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An explosion in Austin, Texas, injured two men and showed a “different level of skill” than three previous bombings this month in the city. Police Chief Brian Manley told ABC’s Good Morning America on Monday that both victims of Sunday night’s explosion were white, unlike those in the three earlier blasts, who were black or Hispanic. Two people died in the previous attacks, in which bombs were placed in packages. Sunday’s bombing, while similar to the other three, used a trip wire, though it wasn’t clear how or where it was strung. The latest victims were riding or pushing bicycles Sunday night when the explosives detonated.
My autistic son has had dozens of doctors, therapists, intervention specialists, teachers, aids, coaches and camp counselors, and most of these individuals and their programs have been very helpful for Tommy. Nine years of special attention have been good for him.
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WASHINGTON—The Trump administration scrapped Obama-era rules designed to punish colleges and universities that use deceptive recruiting tactics and charge high prices for dubious degrees.
The rules formed the Obama administration’s main response to soaring student debt levels and allegations of deceptive recruiting tactics, particularly at for-profit colleges that specialize in two-year degrees and career certificates. For-profit schools taught about a 10th of all undergraduates at their peak but have been a...
Swansea police and fire departments responded to Munie Road and Smelting Works Road during a rain shower. A man and woman were in the car arguing when the man drove off the road and into the lake, according to Swansea police. No one was seriously injured during the crash.
LARAMIE, Wyo. (AP) — Construction has begun on a new lab and regional office in Laramie for the Wyoming Game and Fish Department.
The lab will provide space for forensic work related to wildlife poaching. Currently that work takes place on the University of Wyoming campus.
There will also be a shop for equipment maintenance.
Game and Fish expects the building to be completed in 2018.
Wednesday, May 30 2018 RA President Armen Sarkissian received the teachers and students of the Rose and Alec Philipos Armenian School of the U.S. at the RA Presidential Palace of Yerevan, Armenia
Mulder goes deep undercover to infiltrate a militia group wanted for domestic terrorism, but Scully learns that his assignment may be a suicide mission.
TUSCALOOSA, AL (WVTM/NBC News) A University of Alabama student is making good on a Twitter promise.
Kelsey Hall posted a picture of herself in a Christmas tree costume, saying she would wear the outfit for the remainder of the semester if she received 1,000 retweets.
She quickly received 30,000.
As promised, she has been wearing the festive piece, but says all the attention is kind of getting to her.
“It’s been a little stressful,” Hall says. “You know, having everyone like tagging me in things and calling me. And people wanting interviews and stuff.”
After this experience, Hall says she will probably think long and hard about posting any more challenges to social media.
× Police arrest juvenile accused of setting northeast side school on fire
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Officers with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department arrested a juvenile accused of setting a school on fire.
Indianapolis Fire Department investigators along with IMPD were dispatched to Indianapolis Lighthouse Charter School East Campus in the 4000 block of North Franklin Road around 9:45 p.m. Monday night.
The call was in regards to a fire on the exterior of the school, which was extinguished upon arrival.
All accidental causes were ruled out, and fire investigators determined the cause to be incendiary.
The damage was estimated at $10,000. Police arrested a juvenile at the scene.
Mills finished with 12 points (4-12 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block in 34 minutes during Monday's 89-75 victory over the Warriors.
Mills played a team-high 34 minutes, helping the Spurs to a comfortable victory over a depleted Warriors team. While Mills is able to put up some nice scoring numbers from time to time, he has been a little disappointing this season with very little production outside of points and three's. He is not a standard league option and really only a streamer in the deeper leagues.
Police searching for escaped parolee last seen on South Side
A man who escaped the custody of the state’s Department of Corrections was last seen Tuesday afternoon in the South Chicago neighborhood on the South Side.
Kir Moorman, 29, was last seen about 10:30 a.m. in the 2700 block of East 81st Street, according to Chicago Police.
Moorman is wanted for a parole violation, police said.
Moorman was described as black, about 6-foot-11 and 155 pounds, according to Illinois Department of Corrections records. He has “Goon” tattooed on his right hand and “Blood Out” tattooed on his right forearm.
He was released on parole April 6 after being sentenced to seven years in prison for a 2014 armed robbery charge, IDOC records show. He has prior convictions for drug possession, burglary and being a felon in possession of a firearm.
A spokeswoman for the Department of Correction was not immediately able to provide additional information.
A teen allegedly involved in a melee at a middle school is in trouble again with the police.
Maverick Gero is being investigated for his alleged involvement in a fight several weeks ago at Rutland City Middle School.
The fight was recorded and later posted online and sparked concerns in the city about a possible "fight club".
Earlier Monday, police say Gero was back near the school violating release conditions connected to an arrest in a different fight.
He was taken to court to be arraigned.
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP)  A former professional BMX rider from who set a world record for the longest power-assisted bicycle backflip has died.
The wife of Rhode Island native Kevin "K-Rob" Robinson tells The Providence Journal her husband suffered an apparent stroke Saturday. He was 45.
Robin Adams Robinson says the death was unexpected.
Kevin Robinson earned gold medals in the X Games and retired from competition in 2013.
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He jumped 84 feet in Providence last year, setting a world record.
The East Providence native created the nonprofit K-Rob Foundation to improve children's lives in his hometown and surrounding communities. He built East Providence's first free public skate park.
Robinson visited schools to talk about perseverance and created a protective clothing line for children.
He lived in Barrington with his wife and three children.
(WSVN) – 7News Holiday Helping is back! In this edition Alex de Armas is joined by Mima, her grandmother, and they show you how to make black bean soup!
Your donation will help Feeding South Florida feed hungry families right here in Miami-Dade and Broward.
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Children make the most of the snow
It was not all travel misery during the snow - these children made the most of the cold weather.
Fiona Apple teamed with Lili Hayes, the Instagram-famous mother of director Kevin Hayes, for two special Valentine’s Day duets, Frankie Valli’s
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CANFIELD — The Canfield Join Fire District is having an open house for its third fire station, 7075 Herbert Road, at 10 a.m. Saturday. Officials from the city, township and fire district will commemorate the opening by connecting three sections of hose.
Tours of the station and fire-prevention items will be available during the open house.
ISLAMABAD, Feb 15 (APP): Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff
Committee General Zubair Hayat called on Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif here Wednesday and discussed strategic matters.
“It was agreed that Lahore terror attack cannot deter the resolve of nation to eliminate terror from Pakistan,” according to a statement by PM’s Office.
The CJCSC said the armed forces were fully committed to cleanse the country from extremists and terrorists with the help of civilian security agencies.
Homage was paid to the fallen heroes of Police in Lahore.
The development programme of armed forces also came under
discussion.
"Royal Caribbean generated a lot of discussion early last week when the web page included shorts as acceptable attire. That decision drew the ire of many traditionalists, who did not think it was appropriate. This latest website update reverses the policy and clarifies the cruise line's stance on the issue," according to the line's blog.
The City of Greater Geraldton has announced a harvest and vehicle ban for the Geraldton and Greenough area, excluding Mullewa, until 2pm today.
The ban restricts the movement of farming equipment and vehicles around paddocks due to the risk of fire.
Geraldton is expecting a scorching top temperature of 40 degrees today according to the Bureau of Meteorology.
The fire danger index is currently at 45 and will be reviewed at 1.30pm.
British PM Promises 'Proper Investigation' Into London High-Rise Fire
Theresa May confirmed twelve people are known to have died in the "appalling tragedy" but warned this number is expected to rise.
WILLISTON, Fla. (AP) — A vintage private plane that crashed in north Florida killing all four people aboard went unnoticed for nearly a day.
The Gainesville Sun reports (http://bit.ly/2oPCqKm ) that the 1948 Cessna 170 crashed Saturday afternoon at the Williston Municipal Airport, but wasn’t noticed until Sunday. None of the victims have been identified.
Investigators with the National Transportation Safety Board arrived at the scene Monday.
Williston Deputy Police Chief Clay Connolly told the newspaper that the plane attempted to take off Saturday afternoon and crashed.
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Between 20 and 30 other aircraft took off from the airport after the crash, but no one noticed the wreckage for 21 hours.
Connolly says the Cessna was equipped with an emergency locator transmitter that should have been noticed by other pilots.
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BEIRUT (AP) — Syria’s state news agency says al-Qaida militants have knocked out electricity towers near the capital, causing power cuts in a southern province.
SANA said Monday that fighters from the Fatah al-Sham Front bombed three towers southwest of Damascus, causing electricity cuts in the Quneitra region.
The report came as a cease-fire brokered by Russia and Turkey held for the fourth day amid sporadic violations. Fighting has raged in the water-rich Barada Valley northwest of Damascus over the past two weeks.
The Fatah al-Sham Front and the Islamic State group are not included in the truce.
HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii officials are advising more residents of a rural Big Island district to evacuate because of approaching lava from Kilauea volcano.
Hawaii County Civil Defense said Wednesday lava from fissures continues to advance toward subdivisions in the Puna district. Officials say those in Kapoho Beach Lots and Vacationland are at risk of being isolated if lava crosses a road.
The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory says vigorous eruption continues from a series of vents that began opening earlier this month. Lava has crossed a key highway that connects the commercial center of Pahoa with Leilani Estates, where the eruption began.
Residents of Leilani Estates and nearby areas have previously been ordered to evacuate.
(NBC News) New moms and dads often fail their first test of parenthood: Installing the infant car seat.
Studies show parents make mistakes with three out of four car seats.
Britax’s Sarah Tilton says most stores will allow you to make sure an infant seat fits properly in your vehicle before you buy.
Once in, the seat’s base should not budge more than one inch in any direction.
The American Academy of Pediatrics says babies should remain rear-facing until at least age 2.
“In a rear-facing car seat, a frontal impact, or our most common type of crash, that rear-facing car seat will cradle the child’s head, neck and spinal cord,” Tilton says.
Also, be aware of what’s around your baby.
A mirror installed to see a rear-facing infant could become detached in an accident and fly around dangerously.
You should also register your car seat with the manufacturer. That way the company can notify you of any recalls.
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More than 60 former students of the late Marion Rice, who operated her Studio of Dance on Fitchburg's Main Street, recently held a reunion at Cushing Academy that included a dance class featuring the famous "Denishawn" style that was the precursor to modern dance. " hard to describe the power of dance when performed with soulfulness and passion," said Rebecca Rice, Marion's granddaughter.
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FIFA 17 brings a whole bunch of new abilities and features to the table but none of them have fans quite as excited as the inclusion of the Dab celebration from Paul Pogba.
With the popularity of online play at a high, fueled in part by the surge of interest in FIFA Ultimate Team, fans are always looking for new celebrations to mock opponents with when they score a goal.
A particularly popular example in recent years was the Daniel Sturridge dance.
Some of the button combinations are very complex but fortunately the way of doing the Dab is very straightforward.
Once you've bagged a worldie, all you have to do hold R1 or RB and double-tap either Triangle or Y button.
This will see you pull off what is comfortably the most famous celebration in world football.
Not sure what the Dab is? Watch the video at the top of this article.
AKVIS Draw 5.0 adds blend modes, local processing
AKVIS (www.akvis.com) has rolled out Draw 5.0 for macOS (10.7 and higher) and Windows. It’s a new version of the tool that converts digital images into realistic pencil drawings.
Version 5.0 offers blend mode options that allow you to refine the effect you want by mixing the original image with the drawing effect in a variety of ways. The selection tools let you create a combination of photo and drawing.
Draw 5.0 is available as a standalone application and as a plugin to a photo editor.
It costs $49 for the Standard version, $69 for the Deluxe version, and $89 for the Business version. One license key allows activating and using the software on two computers. Version 5.0 is a free upgrade for recent buyers as well for those who bought one year of updates during the last 12 months. Users, whose license isn’t valid for the new version, can get Draw 5.0 for $14.95.
Illinois Senators Tammy Duckworth and Dick Durbin are among 23 senators who have introduced a bill to prevent guns sales to purchasers whose background checks have not been completed.The "No Check, No Sale" bill would close a loophole that currently allows federally-licensed dealers to complete a gun sale if an FBI background check on the buyer remains incomplete or inconclusive after three days, senators said in a statement.This loophole allows thousands of guns to be sold to people who cannot otherwise purchase them legally, senators said.If the bill is passed, licensed gun dealers will not be allowed to finalize gun sales until a federal background check has been completed.
By Jamie Prentis. Tunis, 14 June 2017: Following the reported release of Saif Al-Islam Qaddafi earlier this week, the chief prosecutor at the International Criminal Court (ICC) has called for his immediate arrest. Fatou Bensouda said Libya was “obliged” to surrender Saif to the ICC regardless of the supposed amnesty law enacted by the House […]Original Article
RGPF Appeals for Road Safety
The Royal Grenada Police Force (RGPF) appeals to all motorists and road users to be cautious and to always obey road safety rules and regulations and to practice all safety measures in the interest of the safety of all citizens, visitors and travelers alike and that of our nation, particularly during this festive period.
RGPF reminds motorists that it is important to make safe decisions while behind the wheel and that:
Drinking and driving
Texting and driving
Sleep deprivation
Speeding
Failure to wear seatbelts
Drunken driving and
Failure to obey road safety rules and regulations
regularly lead to road fatalities, serious accidents and injuries.
We look forward to the cooperation and support of all. The RGPF wishes all a safe and fun-filled 2017 Carnival.
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Top White House advisers will meet today over whether to recommend President Trump withdraw the United States from the Paris climate accord.
Ivanka Trump and her husband Jared Kushner have urged the President to stay in the deal, along with SecState Tillerson.
Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM), Shell (RDS.A, RDS.B), BP and Cheniere Energy (NYSEMKT:LNG) have also endorsed the pact.
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"The warnings were ignored" is the Guardian's front page headline. It says there were "scenes of anger and recriminations" among residents, who said warnings about safety in the block had been ignored.
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Since the beginning of Operation Olive Branch in Syria’s Afrin, 897 terrorists have been killed, Turkey’s General Staff said in a message Feb. 3.
According to the message, 74 terrorists have been eliminated today and Operation Olive Branch is being successfully carried out.
On Jan. 20, the Turkish Armed Forces, together with the Free Syrian Army, launched the Operation Olive Branch in Afrin, Syria.
F-16 fighters of the Turkish Air Force are involved in the operation, inflicting strikes on the positions of PYD/YPG on the Syrian-Turkish border.
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Friends and family gathered Saturday night for a candlelight vigil for a Gloucester woman who was seriously hurt in a Christmas Day car crash. Brianna Sulc was taken to the hospital in critical condition following the accident, which happened on Route 14 in King and Queen County.
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ROME — An Italian man who drove his car last week into pedestrians near a Christmas market in the northern town of Sondrio had been aiming to kill.
Sondrio Prosecutor Claudio Gittardi confirmed Italian media reports Monday the suspect is being investigated for wanting to carry out a massacre. The car struck and seriously injured a woman Saturday at an outdoor skating rink near the Sondrio market before crashing into a pillar.
Two others who had been strolling in the pedestrian-only square suffered light injuries in the crash, which was originally blamed on drunk driving.
“As things stand, the incident seems to have been determined by personal dynamics and not with the aim of terrorism,” according to police who investigated, Gittardi said in an email to The AP. The prosecutor didn’t elaborate.
ANSA said the suspect, 27, when he was arrested at the scene, said that he “should have killed more” people.
Believe it or not, the return of the seventh (and final!) season of "Once Upon a Time" is on its way. The hit ABC show went through a soft reboot for its newest season, and many of the characters we know and love are no longer on the show. But don't worry -- the new characters are just as watchable! In celebration of the return of "Once Upon a Time" on March 2, 2018, Wonderwall.com has all the deets on the changes and characters. Keep reading to see who's who on "Once" now...
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Grants Pass, Ore., - Josephine County Sheriff's Office is investigating a call that originally came in as a home invasion. Details are limited right now, but the Josephine County Sheriff's Office can confirm there were several items stolen from the home.
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NBA Hall of Famer Walt “Clyde” Frazier hit the court Tuesday — for Manhattan grand-jury duty.
The former Knick and current color commentator arrived in his typical snazzy style, wearing his signature red-and-black plaid pants, a 1960s-style golf shirt and beige dress shoes.
He arrived at around 9 a.m. and left in a yellow cab at 11:20 a.m. — after picking up a metal fork and pair of scissors that he had checked with security. He posed for photos with fans before heading off.
“I used to see you play all the time! I love you,” gushed a female lawyer.
A court clerk who shook Frazier’s hand, added, “I’m still walking on a cloud.”
Highway Patrol investigating after collision kills one in Sumter County
Troopers with the South Carolina Highway Patrol are investigating a collision in Sumter County that killed one person.
March 29 A report on mergers and acquisitions in central and Southeast Europe by Ernst & Young
* Says the Romanian mergers and acquisitions market fell 3 percent on the year to an estimated $3.54 billion in 2016.
* Says Romania saw 113 transactions in 2016, compared with 123 in the previous year. The industrial sector saw the most transactions. German, French and Polish firms were the most active buyers in Romania.
* Says transactions in central and Southeast Europe totalled $47.7 billion in 2016, up 10.7 percent on the year.
*Says Asahi Group Holdings' acqusition of SABMiller beer brands from Anheuser-Busch InBev was the region's largest transaction last year.
* Florin Vasilică, EY Romania M&A expert: "In 2017, the financial sector will consolidate, the consumer good sector will continue to be active and the number of technology transactions will rise." (Reporting by Luiza Ilie; Editing by Radu Marinas)
March 30 Unimicron Technology Corp:
* Says it will use undistributed profit to pay cash dividends of T$ 0.3 per share to shareholders for 2016
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Jharkhand organised a Kissing contest for married couples at a Mela in Dumaria village of Pakur on 10th December. Jharkhand Mukti Morcha legislator Simon Marandi was also present at the event.
The annual fair which also includes tribal dance, archery and running has been organised in Dumaria for the past 37 years, but kissing was added this year.
Meanwhile, BJP has demanded the suspension of the two MLAs from Jharkhand assembly. BJP's Jharkhand unit vice president Hemlal Murmu made the demand
Jharkhand rural development Minister and BJP leader Neel Kanth Singh Munda said at that it was an insult to the tribal society. The minister also criticized Simon Marandi for giving away prize to the winners
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ZAMBOANGA CITY-based Asia’s Latin City Transport Services Cooperative is seeking to expand its franchise to cover the entire Zamboanga Peninsula Region. Engr. Eduardo C. Montealto Jr, regional director of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), said the group’s petition is now being evaluated. “The result of the review of the documents are expected to be out next month,” Mr. Montealto said. If approved, the cooperative will use its 15 brand new cab units for operations to and from the city and any point in the region. The proposed rates are P40 flag down covering the first 500 meters and P3.50 per additional 100 meters. Each taxi unit is equipped with a meter with receipt printer, dash camera, Wi-Fi and a global positioning system (GPS), for the convenience and safety of the passengers. After the first three months of operations, the local government will conduct an assessment if there is a need to add more taxi units. — Albert F. Arcilla
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Shares of Netflix are streaming to new highs a day after the company announced its first true price hike in years.
That's a far different result compared with 2011 when Netflix separated its streaming and DVD-by-mail service and raised prices.
About 600,000 customers fled and its stock price plummeted by 80 percent.
But Netflix, based in Los Gatos, California, is a different animal today. The production powerhouse landed more Emmy nominations this year than any TV network other than HBO.
Some of that price hike, $1 per month for the company's most popular plan, will likely be plowed into the race to produce more blockbuster shows like "Stranger Things."
Netflix is up against HBO and Amazon, which has its own ambitions for great television.
Shares of Netflix hit $198.92 Friday.
ONLINE ADVANCEMENT: In addition to working 70 hours a week at two jobs, 21-year-old Harley Stedman spends 15 hours a week studying online. Orange is leading the state for the first time when it comes to regional enrolments for online courses through Open Universities Australia.
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Sandy Springs hires assistant city manager for infrastructure
Douglas Edwards started work in January as the Sandy Springs’ new assistant city manager for infrastructure, including transportation, stormwater and capital improvement projects.
Edwards formerly worked for several private companies and as DeKalb County’s director of Public Works.
He replaces Bryant Poole, who left last year for a private-sector job.
Halle Berry is addressing the sexual harassment allegations surrounding her ex-manager Vincent Cirrincione, who has denied the claims.
In an Instagram post shared Friday evening, the actress said she is ready to "fight for" the women coming forward and sharing their stories.
"Yesterday I was saddened by the allegations against my former manager, Vincent Cirrincione, but today I'm sick after reading the horrifying detailed accounts of his abuse towards 9 women," her post read. "I'm lived that he used me, and the role model he helped me become, to lure and manipulate innocent, vulnerable women of color for his predatory actions."
Halle continued, "I'm deeply hurt and I want these women and countless others to know I see you. I hear you. You matter. I will fight for you."
E! News has reached out to Vincent for comment on Halle's Instagram.
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* Hy net income up 15 percent to 4.5 billion pesos; HY revenue up 16 percent to 18.2 billion pesos‍​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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PARIS (AP) - Paris' prosecutor's office says that three suspects in a thwarted attack last week in the southern French city of Montpellier have been handed preliminary terrorism charges.
Authorities gave only the suspects' first names. A teenage girl, Sara, and a man called Thomas were charged with terrorist association and possessing explosives Tuesday night. Another man, Malik, was also charged with justifying terrorism.
Last week, anti-terrorism forces uncovered a makeshift laboratory for fabricating a bomb. France's top security official Friday said the raid thwarted an "imminent attack."
A police official said the teenage girl - among several arrested - had pledged loyalty to the Islamic State group in a recent video.
France is still under a state of emergency after several deadly attacks in 2015 and 2016.
Name: Onyeka Okongwu
School: Chino Hills
Sport: Basketball
Year: Junior
Noteworthy: Okongwu continued his dominance in the paint this season with 38 points, 14 rebounds and three blocks to lead the Huskies to a 72-56 win over Pasadena in the CIF Southern Section Division 1 championship game. “Big O” averaged 33 points and 15 rebounds in the final three rounds of the playoffs to help Chino Hills capture its second section title in three seasons.
What is SoCal Prep Legends: The best athletes in Southern California will be honored at an end-of-the-school-year awards show. For more details visit socalpreplegends.com, where you can also vote for the SoCal Athletes of the Week, as well as Play of the Week.
The Slaters are going to have to find a new place to live next week on EastEnders after Stacey Slater (played by Lacey Turner) announces they can no longer live at her place.
Kat, Big Mo and Jean have been living with Stacey since they returned to Watford back in March, but their constant presence is proving a strain on Stacey and Martin’s (James Bye) relationship.
The couple only recently got together, and Stacey really wants to make it work.
Martin can’t handle all the drama and chaos going on at home, and it’s starting to get to him.
The Slaters try to make it up to Martin, yet things don’t end well.
May 3 Rait Financial Trust:
* Rait Financial Trust announces first quarter 2017 financial results and declares first quarter 2017 dividend on rait's common shares
* Q1 gaap loss per share $0.33
* Rait financial trust - aum declined 42.4 pct to $3.4 billion as of quarter ended march 31, 2017, compared to $5.9 billion as of quarter ended march 31, 2016 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Dad jokes are the best, but trying not to laugh at them is even better!
Watch the Eh Bee Family play a “Dad Joke Edition” of the Try Not to Laugh Challenge. Great game to play with the family while school's out!
Both Fleishman and Build-A-Bear Workshop are based in St. Louis.
ST. LOUIS: Build-A-Bear Workshop has selected FleishmanHillard as its AOR, providing comms services for its 20th anniversary, the firm said on Monday.
The Omnicom Group agency will handle media relations, influencer engagement, and event support in the U.S., United Kingdom, and Canada, it said in a statement.
Six core team members from Fleishman are working on the account. Work began in April after a two-month RFP process.
Founded in 1997, St. Louis-based Build-A-Bear has more than 400 locations around the world. For nine straight years, it has been listed on the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For.
The company said this month that it is extending its sponsorship of PBS Kids through 2017. The partnership, which includes 15-second segments and digital advertising, began in April.
Build-A-Bear reported a net loss of $1.5 million in the second quarter.
Kim Kardashian wears a striped dress while stepping out during fashion week on Tuesday (February 14) in New York City.
The 36-year-old reality star visited her younger sister Kylie Jenner‘s pop-up shop that day and stole some lip kits to give out to fans as a Valentine’s Day surprise!
“So I went to Kylie‘s pop up shop today, stole lip kits & gave them out to everyone in the store for Valentine’s! She hasn’t mentioned it yet 😂,” Kim wrote on Twitter.
Kim was joined by her friend Simon Huck for the outing.
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) - Iran's state TV is reporting that the country's security forces have killed two militants and arrested five others in southeastern Iran.
The TV report Wednesday says Iran's intelligence forces killed two alleged "terrorists" in a shootout around the city of Chabahar in the southeastern province of Sistan and Baliouchestan. It did not elaborate on which militant groups the men allegedly belong to.
According to the report, one intelligence officer was killed and one was injured during the shootout.
Iranian forces on Monday killed four gunmen allegedly linked to the Islamic State group in southern Hormozgan province.
Five IS-linked attackers stormed Iran's parliament and a shrine to revolutionary leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini last Wednesday, killing at least 17 people and injuring more than 50.
MacKenzie Marable, Miss Macon 2017, has a pretty unique style of bowling. Marable and the Miss Georgia contestants spent some time Tuesday afternoon at Stars and Strikes,7607 Veterans Parkway in Columbus, relaxing before the first night of competition in this year's Miss Georgia Pageant at RiverCenter for the Performing Arts in Columbus.
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Bottrop Senior Secondary School were leading the way in the Inter-schools finals being held yesterday at the Independence Stadium.
Organised by the Secondary School Sports Association, overall winners of the events scoop D100,000 – a massive jump from the D10,000 doled out last year.
The runners-up in the senior category pocket D75, 000 while D50, 000 and D25, 000 will be the prizes for winners and runners-up in the Upper Basic school category respectively.
A fertile ground for athlete-scouting, the occasion featured various schools in different athletics events. Latrikunda Sabiji were also headlining the Upper Basic category at press time yesterday.
The Crime Prevention Unit of the Prince William County Police Department reminds residents that it is hosting a Neighborhood Watch training on Monday, June 19, at 7 p.m. The event should last about an hour.
The even will offer refresher training for existing Watch members, as well as training for new coordinators taking over an existing Watch and their members.
Topics covered include crime reporting, emergency preparedness, Watch patrolling, active violence, and a Q&A session.
The event is being held at the Dr. A.J. Ferlazzo Government Building, Locust Shade conference room, 15941 Donald Curtis Drive in Woodbridge (22191).
The event is free but an RSVP is requested to ensure there are enough materials. Those interested in attended should respond to mwhaley@pwcgov.org.
For more information, readers can call the Crime Prevention Unit at 703- 792-7270.
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Homeless individuals break in to country club
MONTOUR COUNTY – Three homeless indivuals were arrested after breaking into a Valley country club. Milton state police say the incident occurred sometime between March 1 and April 3.
Troopers say they were called for a report of a burglary at a Montour County country club. Upon officers arrival, two adults and a young juvenile male were found inside a home on the property. Police say there was $400 damage in the home.
The three were turned over to state police, arraigned in district justice court for burglary, criminal trespass, theft and criminal mischief charges. Both adults were unable to post bail and were committed to jail. The status of the juvenile was not disclosed.
greetings from coachella A post shared by Monica (@monbreezy) on Apr 23, 2018 at 11:09am PDT
Baddest Slaychella Snacks In The Game
Beychella (or Slaychella) 2018 was a larger-than-life celebration of music, self-expression and carefree shenanigans bursting with positive vibes, snatched wigs (courtesy of Queen Bey) and intoxicating Black girl magic that pushed the hype-fueled festival to yet ANOTHER level.
Hit the flip to meet the sun-kissed slaychella snacks who sizzled the internet.
mozregression’s new mascot
Spent a few hours this morning on a few housekeeping issues with mozregression. The web site was badly in need of an update (it was full of references to obsolete stuff like B2G and codefirefox.com) and the usual pile of fixes motivated a new release of the actual software. But most importantly, mozregression now has a proper application icon / logo, thanks to Victoria Wang!
One of the nice parts about working at Mozilla is the flexibility it offers to just hack on stuff that’s important, whether or not it’s part of your formal job description. Maintaining mozregression is pretty far outside my current set of responsibilities (or even interests), but I keep it going because it’s a key tool used by developers team here and no one else seems willing to take it over. Fortunately, tools like appveyor and pypi keep the time suckage to a mostly-reasonable level.
FILE PHOTO: The logo of SK Hynix is seen at its headquarters in Seongnam, South Korea, April 25, 2016. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji/File Photo
SEOUL A consortium led by South Korea's SK Hynix Inc has offered to pay more than $9 billion (£7.3 billion)for a majority stake in Toshiba Corp's memory chip business, the Maeil Business Newspaper reported on Wednesday citing unnamed sources.
The South Korean media report said SK Hynix has partnered with Japanese financial institutions to bid for the Toshiba business. The paper did not name those Japanese investors.
SK Hynix could not be immediately reached for comment.
(Reporting by Se Young Lee; Editing by Edwina Gibbs)
WALTHAM, MASS.—Celtics all-star point guard Isaiah Thomas plans to play in Game 2 Tuesday night against the Chicago Bulls, then head to Washington state to be with his family and help complete funeral arrangements for his sister.
Thomas attended the team’s film session and short walk-through Monday, but did not speak with the media. Coach Brad Stevens said that after services for Thomas’s sister, the star guard intends to rejoin the team Friday for Game 3 in Chicago. The coach adds that all plans are subject to change depending on how Thomas feels.
Chyna Thomas died early Saturday in a one-car accident outside Tacoma, Washington. No funeral date is set, and Stevens says the Celtics organization hopes to attend.
Teammate Avery Bradley said it’s important now to pick Thomas up on and off the court.
“I feel like it’s better to show with your actions than your words, especially after a loss,” he said.
COLUMBIA, Mo. - Columbia police arrested Antony Dennis after officers were dispatched to Campus Bar and Grill in the 300 block of Ninth Street for reports of a physical disturbance.
Police said Dennis was told to leave the business several times by staff, but he refused by pushing back at a staff member. Security was eventually able to get him out of the restaurant; however, Dennis continued to try and get back inside.
Officers said when they arrived on scene, Dennis was laying in a parked car outside of the business. He refused to get out of the vehicle and was uncooperative and combative with police.
Police said at one point during the struggle, Dennis spit on an officer's face.
Dennis faces possible charges of assault, resisting arrest and trespassing.
Three former U.S. Open winners have confirmed they will return to Calgary to play in the 2017 Shaw Charity Classic this summer.
Corey Pavin, Lee Janzen and Scott Simpson will tee off at the Canyon Meadows Golf and Country Club.
“Lee, Corey and Scott’s names are synonymous with some of the greatest moments in the game of golf and we are lucky to have them share these life-changing experiences with us in Calgary,” Shaw Charity Classic executive director Sean Van Kesteren said in a Wednesday news release.
“As part of our fifth anniversary, the Shaw Charity Classic is committed to adding more of these great names, who have made a tremendous mark on the game, to our tee sheet.”
READ MORE: English golfer Nick Faldo ditches broadcast booth for 2017 Shaw Charity Classic
In June, organizers announced Nick Faldo would be stepping out of the broadcast booth and onto the fairway.
The 2017 Shaw Charity Classic runs at the Canyon Meadows Golf and Country Club from Aug. 30 to Sept. 3.
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ST. LOUIS, MO (KTVI)- Everything is set for the NHL Winter Classic at Busch Stadium!
The Blues tweeted, "Due to the changing weather forecast, the start time for the winter classic will be announced at 7 a.m." However, the game will begin at noon as planned.
The Blues and Blackhawks did get to practice Sunday afternoon at Busch. They tried to get accustomed to the ice surface and the different sight lines.
Fans of both the Blues and Blackhawks are ready for the game!
Westbrook supplied 23 points (7-18 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 9-11 FT), 14 rebounds and three assists across 36 minutes during Oklahoma City's 113-96 loss to the Jazz in Game 4 of their Western Conference first-round playoff series.
Westbrook bounced back in the scoring column after scoring 19 and 14 points in Games 2 and 3, respectively, although his shooting percentage remained under 40.0 percent for the third straight contest. The perennial All-Star notably propped up his final line in significant fashion by making a series-high 11 visits to the free-throw line. Westbrook's overall production through the first four games against Utah -- 21.3 points, 11.8 rebounds, 8.3 assists and 1.8 steals -- is highly impressive by normal standards, but still remains below what he's made his personal norm. He'll be poised to play a particularly pivotal role in Wednesday's Game 5 as the Thunder tries to stave off elimination on its home court.
When he’s not on the court, Karl-Anthony Towns is a huge gamer.
The Timberwolves star spent yesterday in the Activision booth at the E3 video game conference playing the new Call of Duty: WWII (out 11/3/17) game. In addition to serving as a celebrity spokesperson for the game, Towns gave fans a behind the scenes access to the booth via Facebook Live.
We’ve spoken to KAT about love for the Call of Duty franchise before, but didn’t know the extent of his passion. During a Q&A Towns joked that he has a console in every room of his house so that he can literally play at any time.
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Marseille's hopes of European qualification have suffered a blow with the news captain Bafetimbi Gomis has been ruled out for up to six weeks through injury.
Gomis was injured in a 50-50 challenge with Nantes' Diego Carlos in Sunday's 3-2 defeat at the Stade de la Beaujoire, a game in which the on-loan Swansea City striker scored twice before limping off after 66 minutes.
A club statement on Tuesday revealed the extent of the damage.
It read: "The results confirmed the diagnosis made by the medical team at the Beaujoire at the time, namely a sprain of the internal lateral ligament.
"The Olympique captain will be unavailable for a period of four to six weeks."
Former Saint-Etienne and Lyon forward Gomis has been in impressive form since returning to France in July, scoring 17 goals in 27 appearances for Marseille in all competitions this season.
His efforts have helped Rudi Garcia's men climb to sixth in the Ligue 1 table, four points behind Lyon, who occupy the Europa League qualification spot.
Vehicle sales across categories registered a rise of 24.05% to 19,39,671 units from 15,63,658 units in November 2016, Siam report said. Photo: Mint
New Delhi: Domestic passenger vehicle sales rose 14.29% to 275,417 units in November from 240,983 units in the same month last year. Domestic car sales were up 4.49% to 181,395 units as against 173,607 units in November last year, according to data released by industry lobby Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (Siam).
Motorcycle sales last month rose 23.25% to 959,122 units as against 778,173 units a year earlier. Total two-wheeler sales in November rose 23.49% to 1,535,277 units compared to 1,243,246 units in the year-ago month.
Sales of commercial vehicles were up 50.43% to 68,846 units in November, Siam said. Vehicle sales across categories registered a rise of 24.05% to 1,939,671 units from 1,563,658 units in November 2016, it added.
Mason Elementary students get behind the camera. Source: Jac Bedrossian.
Mason Elementary students showed off their reporting skills at their Career Day event last Friday.
Third, fourth and fifth graders met with firefighters, UPS drivers, police officers and WDAM reporter Jac Bedrossian to find out what kind of career they might want.
Watch the video to see how the children's reporting skills.
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The Canton Ceramic Artists Guild, an affiliate group of the Canton Museum of Art, will hold their 26th Annual May Show and Sale on Friday, May 5, from 4:00pm to 8:00pm, and Saturday, May 6, from 10:00am to 2:00pm, in the Wilkof Courtyard and lobby at the Canton Museum of Art. Admission to the event is free.
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Corinne Olympios is living out her worst nightmare.
As Warner Bros. continues investigating an alleged sexual encounter between Bachelor in Paradise star Corinne and fellow contestant DeMario Jackson, a source tells E! News exclusively that the whole ordeal has "really taken a toll" on the 24-year-old Miami native.
The insider says Olympios, who first appeared on Nick Viall's season of The Bachelor earlier this year, is having trouble eating and sleeping. "She's crying every day," our source adds. Luckily, Olympios is leaning on her family and friends who have "really been there for her and helping her get through this."
We're also told she's sought out professional help amidst the ongoing scandal.
With some Bachelor franchise viewers pointing out Corinne's presumed party girl tendencies, the source insists she's never found herself in a situation this serious.
Investigate, experiment, and explore! In the Discovery Lab, the whole family can drop-in for fun, quick experiments and hands-on investigations. Themes vary. Ideal for ages 5 and up. Adult participation is required. Free for members or with general admission.
Bristol Preschool Child Care Center, Inc. is now accepting 3 and 4 year old applications for Fall enrollment at its 339 West St. location.
Bristol Preschool is a non-profit, NAEYC accredited agency funded by the Office of Early Childhood and the United Way of West Central Connecticut.
Tuition is based upon a sliding fee scale depending on family size and income.
Breakfast, lunch and snack are provided at no additional cost.
For more information, please call (860) 314-0597.
About Buckingham Carer Support Group
The peer support group gives people the opportunity to meet with others who understand some of what they are going through. Run by a facilitator, the sessions offer a chance to ask questions, get information and share experiences in a safe and supportive environment.
GUBRATS wrote: I've read on here that even in the early 00s when drawing 15,000 averages you were still losing money , certainly isn't viable outside SL
15,000 fans probably paying the same as the equivalent of 7,000 Leeds or Wigan fans.Remember the days when you could buy a T&A and get in for £5?
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Coach K on college basketball: 'We are not running this the way a billion-dollar industry should be run'
Hardaway is a four-time NBA All-Star and three-time All-NBA player who will be making his college coaching debut. He has been coaching for years with his own AAU program, Team Penny, and won his third straight Tennessee high school championship at Memphis East last weekend.
"A suicide car bomb rammed into the checkpoint outside the AMISOM base," Abdikadir Hussein, a police officer, told Reuters.
Local police officer told Reuters that the death toll is likely to go up due to the force of explosion.
There has been no claim of responsibility yet.
BRIEF-Greenland Hong Kong says You Defeng tendered resignation as CFO
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Though we are not Jewish, Beloved and I have long talked about getting ourselves a Menorah. We love the design and the tradition and the symbolism, and we’ve spent enough time in Jewish households that we feel like it’s part of our tradition, too. Since Hanukkah officially begins tomorrow evening, I thought it was a good time to share with you some of the lovely, creative, unexpected Menorah designs I’ve come across in my travels.
I wish everyone a Gut Yontiff!
Lee (knee) brought in five of six targets for 65 yards in Sunday's 30-24 win over the Seahawks.
Lee continues to work through a minor knee issue and remain reasonably productive, with Sunday marking his fifth game over the last six with at least five receptions. The 26-year-old USC product has also recorded all three of his touchdowns on the season over that stretch and has been effective as part of an emerging three-pronged attack at wideout for quarterback Blake Bortles. With three games remaining, Lee needs just eight receptions and 150 yards to surpass the career-best 63 catches and 851 yards he posted in 2016. He'll look to continue building toward both marks in a Week 15 battle against the Texans.
On December 20, the University of Evansville men’s basketball team will play in one of the top atmospheres in college basketball, making the trip to Durham, North Carolina to take on Duke University at Cameron Indoor Stadium.
“This is such a great opportunity for our program to play on this stage,” Purple Aces head coach Marty Simmons said. “Duke is one of the top programs in the country and it is going to be a great experience for our team to play at Cameron Indoor Stadium.”
Duke has won five NCAA Championships while making 11 championship games and 16 Final Fours. The Blue Devils also have the top NCAA Tournament winning percentage at 75.5%.
“We have a ton of respect for Mike Krzyzewski and their program. This is another great contest to add to our schedule for 2017-18,” Simmons added.
December’s game will be the first-ever meeting between the two schools.
Courtesy: University of Evansville Sports Information Department
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Principal Financial Group Inc:
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SHARE COPY LINK Andrew Holland died while in custody at San Luis Obispo County Jail in 2017, after being restrained for 46 hours. This is a look at the events that led to his death, the county's response and the inmates who have died in custody since Holland. Matt Fountain
Andrew Holland died while in custody at San Luis Obispo County Jail in 2017, after being restrained for 46 hours. This is a look at the events that led to his death, the county's response and the inmates who have died in custody since Holland. Matt Fountain
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A frustrated Carlsbad hitter heads back to the dugout in Tuesday's loss to Grossmont. The Foothillers also defeated the Lancers on Wednesday.
A frustrated Carlsbad hitter heads back to the dugout in Tuesday's loss to Grossmont. The Foothillers also defeated the Lancers on Wednesday. (Chadd Cady)
The cross country run underway for School District 27 schools Grades 3 to 7 in Boitanio Park. Angie Mindus photo
PHOTO: SD 27 cross country run underway in Boitanio Park
Students in grades 3 to 7 from around the district are participating in the annual cross country run Friday in Williams Lake.
Prime Minister Theresa May has called for an early general election for June 8 to seek a strong mandate as she negotiates Britain’s exit from the European Union.
In a shock announcement Tuesday, May said she would ask the House of Commons on Wednesday to back her election call.
She said that since Britons voted to leave the EU in June, the country had come together, but politicians had not.
She said the divisions risk undermining Britain’s position in Brexit negotiations that lie ahead.
Under Britain’s Fixed-Term Parliaments Act, the prime minister can call an election if two-thirds of lawmakers vote for it. The leader of the main opposition Labour Party has previously said he would back such a call.
- Kevin Owens will be signing autographs and posing for photos on Tuesday at the Cricket Wireless store at 5751 Preston Highway, in Louisville, KY from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Through this Tuesday at 11:59 PM PT, select in-stock t-shirts are only $15 at WWEShop.com. There is no promo code necessary, just use this link
- Jeff Hardy had a little slip at last night's WWE live event in Cincinnati, as seen in the video above. While the Hardys were celebrating after their match, Hardy slipped and landed on his face:
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GANGNEUNG, South Korea (AP) Thousands of South Koreans are calling for two speedskaters to be expelled from the Olympics after they left their slower teammate behind in a race defined by teamwork and walked away as she quietly sobbed at the stadium in one of the most bizarre moments of this year’s Winter Games.
As of Thursday afternoon, more than 567,000 people have signed a petition to South Korea’s presidential office calling for skaters Kim Bo-Reum and Park Ji Woo to be expelled from the Olympics.
During the women’s team pursuit quarterfinals on Monday, Kim and Park skated ahead as teammate Noh Seon-yeong fell behind the pack.
Some South Koreans believe Kim and Park were trying to humiliate Noh because there was nothing to be gained by crossing first.
Kano — A downpour that lasted several hours, Tuesday, at Gwarzo Local Government Area of Kano State reportedly destroyed no fewer than 150 houses, submerged several hectares of farmland.
The incident that occurred at the wee hours of Tuesday rendered hundreds of semi-urban settlement homeless within Gwarzo and its environs.
An eyewitness, Malam Ibrahim Shuaibu told Vanguard that the fence of the Gwarzo Local Government Secretariat collapsed, while vehicles parked within and around the complex were washed away.
Ibrahim listed the worst hit areas as Sabuwar Unguwa, Abuja quarters and some parts of Katambawa area in Gwarzo town.
Vanguard's findings revealed that the devastating effect of the natural disaster might not be unconnected with poor drainage system.
The City of Zanesville says some customers will lose service this week due to some water value work. Superintendent Paul Mills says starting at 7:30 Wednesday morning crews will be working at the intersection of Harris Road and Sharon Avenue. Customers who live on those roads will be without water service for a few hours. The surrounding area may experience low pressure or discolored water.
× Increasing heat and humidity this week along with rain chances by mid-week
Humidity will be on the rise with hazy sunshine today. Temperatures will be seasonal with highs in the low to mid-80s this afternoon and a light breeze from the south.
There is a VERY small chance for an isolated shower today from Bloomington and Columbus and points south, but the majority of the region stays dry.
Temperatures and humidity will go up even more as the week progresses. We’ll get back in the upper 80s by Wednesday with higher humidity, so if you’re planning a trip to the fair, be prepared for the heat! We could see a spot T-shower on Wednesday.
The best chance for thunderstorms this week will be on Thursday. It won’t be a wash out but that’s the day we’ll see the highest coverage of rain.
Another chance for rain rolls in for the second half of the weekend.
CHICAGO (AP) — Max Strus had 14 points, Tre’Darius McCallum added 13 and DePaul beat Alabama A&M 83-59 on Monday night.
Brandon Cyrus scored 12 and Austin Grandstaff had 11 for the Blue Demons (6-4), who won their fifth straight while keeping the Bulldogs (0-9) winless. DePaul has its longest streak since winning seven straight in the 2012-13 season.
DePaul opened the game with a 25-5 run and led by 29 before going into halftime up 48-22. The Blue Demons kept the lead above 20 except once when the Bulldogs made it 53-34 early in the period.
DePaul had its largest lead at 76-45 on McCallum’s 3-pointer with 5:32 to go.
De’Ederick Petty had 15 of his 21 points in the second half for the Bulldogs (0-9). Arthur Johnson scored 11 of 13 after the break.
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Belgian inmate suspected of slaying police officers had appeared indirectly in security reports on radicalized people
Michelle and Nick are off to a good start but forget about the halibut sauce.
Ahead of CES 2016, which officially kicks off Tuesday, Dell has announced a convertible version of its popular XPS 13 laptop . The machine is powered by a seventh-generation Kaby Lake Intel Core i chip (i5 and i7 options are available), Intel HD Graphics 615 integrated GPU, 4 to 16GB LPDDR3 RAM, a 128GB-1TB solid-state drive (SSD), a 720p webcam on the bottom of the display with support for Windows Hello, a fingerprint scanner, a 46 watt-hour battery, and a 13.3-inch touchscreen, available in QHD+ or FHD configurations. From a report on VentureBeat:
The further into summer we go, the more California’s winter swells seem like a distant memory. Do you remember? Tons of rain, a few massive days up and down the coast, and more rain. The hills were green with hope instead of the dry brown they are now. Despite the seemingly perpetual winter drizzle and occasional sunny day, Los Angeles still saw some memorable conditions, showcased by South Bay local Matt Pagan’s seasonal highlight reel. The latter half’s roping barrels will make you want to throw on your booties, crank the heat, and grab your step-up.
VICTORIA — A former Olympic rower who mysteriously disappeared for nearly 18 months has pleaded guilty to fraud.
Harold Backer changed his plea Wednesday in Victoria provincial court on a single charge of fraud over $5,000.
The three-time Olympian was previously facing two charges of fraud over $5,000 and had pleaded not guilty on both counts.
Backer disappeared on Nov. 3, 2015, when he failed to return home after telling his family he was going out for a bike ride.
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Last week we cast absentee ballots for Lt. Eddie Hsueh for Santa Barbara County Sheriff.
We support him because of his approach to policing. He favors community policing and community involvement. He is the only candidate for our sheriff who supports SB54, which the Legislature passed and the governor signed this year, which prohibits making the Sheriff’s records available to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE ).
When we met Hsueh, we found him forthright and likeable. His 32 years of experience in law enforcement experience speak for itself.
We hope you will join us in supporting Eddie Hsueh for Santa Barbara County Sheriff.
NEW YORK, MAY 31, ARMENPRESS. Precious metals prices for 30 May:
“Armenpress” reports the price of gold futures is up by 0.30% to $1307.00, silver futures is up by 0.85% to $16.53, while platinum futures is up by 0.40% to $909.17.
The measurement unit is 1 troy ounce (31.1 grams).
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The Columbia police announced the arrest of a man who was found with nearly two pounds of marijuana, a pistol, and a scale at a traffic stop Monday night.
Antwan Hopkins was arrested and charged with possession with intent to distribute marijuana and driving under suspension on the 5600 block of Main Street.
Hopkins also had a scale and nearly $2,300 in his possession. The officer noticed the strong odor of marijuana during the stop.
A North Region officer seized 2 lbs of marijuana, close to $2,300 & a pistol during a traffic stop at the 5600 block of Main St last night. pic.twitter.com/9ZlyUBaSyw — Cola Police Dept. SC (@ColumbiaPDSC) April 25, 2017
Hopkins was booked into the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center.
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SEATTLE — Starbucks plans to start testing concoctions that mix coffee and ice cream.
The Seattle chain said it will serve “affogato” varieties of hot or cold coffee over ice cream at 100 stores in Orange County starting Wednesday, with pricier versions sold at 10 locations with its “reserve” bars.
Spokeswoman Holly Hart Shafer said the treats were first introduced at the company’s Roastery store in Seattle, which is a pipeline for potential new menu items. She noted that “affogato” means “drowned” in Italian. The priciest version at regular stores is a 12-ounce option that costs $6.45 and mixes cold brew coffee with ice cream.
The test was first reported by Business Insider.
Starbucks Corp. has successfully driven up sales over the years in part by introducing pricier new items.
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Someone will inevitably price match and do this and end up with two of Rabbids/Origins/Fractured for $30~
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Andrew Luck isn’t sure when he’ll start throwing again and won’t set a timetable for his return from shoulder surgery.
The Indianapolis Colts starting quarterback isn’t expected to do much – if any – work during the team’s offseason workouts.
Players and coaches held their first official team activities Monday at the team complex, and for the first time Luck acknowledged that his injury problems began during a Week 3 contest at Tennessee in 2015.
He missed nine games that season with an assortment of injuries, including a lacerated kidney. After the season, Luck said he decided to undergo rehab rather than opt for surgery. But after aggravating the injury several times last season, he decided to have surgery.
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West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice says he’s switching parties to join the Republicans as President Donald Trump visited the increasingly conservative state.
Justice told about 9,000 Trump supporters at a rally in Huntington on Thursday night that he will be changing his registration Friday.
He says that he recently visited the White House twice with proposals on manufacturing and coal, that neither he nor Trump are politicians and they both ran to get something done.
Justice says Trump is his friend, a good man with real ideas who cares about West Virginians.
Trump says they spoke a few weeks ago about working together to open coal mines and create jobs in furniture manufacturing and other forms of manufacturing.
He says Justice showed the country their agenda “rises above left or right.”
From historically accurate costumes to creative combinations of different fandoms, cosplayers always find a way to make their elaborate outfits stand out. At this year’s WonderCon, held in Anaheim, CA, over the weekend, cosplayers from all over the country brought their A game. Don’t let their hard work go to waste, so check out these incredible cosplays and start preparing for your next con.
Via: https://www.popsugar.com/tech/Best-WonderCon-Cosplay-2015-37211210
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Director, XDS Credit Bureau, Dr. Olubunmi Peters, says Nigeria’s Credit Bureau space has had to constantly struggle to overcome cultural and systemic hindrances. CNBC Africa’s ChristyCole Popoola caught up with him to discuss Nigeria’s credit space.
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Baku. 6 October. REPORT.AZ/ Next week, October 12, the US President Donald Trump is expected to announce that he will annul the nuclear deal with Iran. Report informs referring to The Washington Post.
According to information, Trump is expected to make a statement that Iran nuclear deal is not complying with US interests. It was said that this step would later be supported by the Congress and the process of abolishing the nuclear deal with Iran (JCPOA) would accelerate. If the deal is canceled, sanctions against Iran may be restored.
Notably, the nuclear deal with Iran was achieved in 2015 by Iran, US, China, Germany, Britain and France.
Analytical Group of Report News Agency believes, development of Iran nuclear deal will bring sanctions against Iran. This, in turn, could result in a ban on Iranian oil exports again.
In this case, oil prices may rise up to 20-30%.
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Arrangements are pending at the Walker & Glancy Funeral Home for Roberta Hargrove, 69, of Ottawa, Ohio, formerly of Montpelier, who died Saturday morning in Ottawa.
A reported stabbing on Thunder Bay's north side sent a 51-year-old man to hospital and led to police laying an aggravated assault charge on another man.
According to a written release, police responded to reports of a man that was stabbed outside the Royalton Hotel on the corner of Court Street and Bay Street at approximately 1:30 a.m. on March 19.
Police said the victim was transported by paramedics to the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre.
A 42-year-old man was arrested and has been charged with aggravated assault.
Anyone with any information is being asked to contact the Thunder Bay Police Service or Crime Stoppers.
Good morning, here are our early stories:
-- Iran's Foreign Minister: Renegotiating Nuclear Deal Would Damage U.S. Credibility.
-- Border Patrol Agent Acquitted In 2012 Fatal Shooting Of Mexican Teen.
-- Prince's Family Files Wrongful Death Suit Against Hospital, Pharmacy Chain.
-- Facebook Updates Community Standards, Expands Appeals Process.
And here are more early headlines:
Report: Confirmation Hearing To Be Delayed For V.A. Nominee. (Washington Post)
Suit Filed Against New Indiana Abortion Law. (Indianapolis Business Journal)
Government Seeks E-Coli Source In Contaminated Lettuce. (Washington Post)
Despite Government Action, Nicaragua Protests Continue. (Los Angeles Times)
New Afghanistan Attacks Leave 9 Dead. (RFE/RL)
Ukrainian Agency Hit By Ransomware. (Reuters)
"Ok, Google, sync my devices."
Thanks to products like Philips Hue light bulbs, WeMo smart switches, and more, our homes are now smarter than ever before. However, as awesome as these things are when they work, they can often be a pain in the butt to pair new gadgets, move them to another room, etc.
Thankfully, it looks like there's now a command for Google Assistant that makes these tasks a whole lot easier.
When talking to the Google Assistant on your phone, Google Home, etc., saying "Ok, Google, sync my devices" will automatically search for any smart gadgets and sync them up to your Google account. In addition to this, you can also get a tad more specific by saying something such as "Ok, Google, sync my lights" if you only want to sync up your smart light bulbs.
This functionality is available for Google Assistant now, and while it's not revolutionary or ground-breaking, it should make your life with smart gadgets a whole lot easier.
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The Killers have released a new song, “The Man,” after some rumors and teasing. It’s the first single from the band’s upcoming fifth album, which is called Wonderful Wonderful, and is due out in the fall. Listen to it below.
The track debuted on Annie Mac’s BBC Radio 1 show and Brandon Flowers did an interview with the host. Listen to that here:
The band debuted another new track, “Run For Cover,” earlier this week at a show in Atlantic City.
Roddie Edmonds already has been honored by the Israeli government for an act of bravery credited with saving the lives of more than 200 Jewish Americans during World War II. Sens. Lamar Alexander and Bob Corker filed legislation Monday to award the Congressional Gold Medal to Edmonds, who was an Army master sergeant from Knoxville.
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Dozens of dogs seized from property in La Pine
LA PINE, Ore. (AP) — Authorities say dozens of dogs seized from a property in La Pine are being given medical evaluations and care.
KTVZ-TV reports that Deschutes County sheriff's deputies found the animals Friday after being asked to conduct a welfare check at the property. They say the 63-year-old woman who owns the property is cooperating with investigators.
The Humane Society of Central Oregon in Bend was treating 35 of the 53 dogs seized, while others were moved to the Oregon Humane Society in Portland to help with the task and ease crowding at the Bend facility.
Sheriff's Sgt. William Bailey says the dogs are of various ages, breeds and conditions.
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Mumbai: A week before its scheduled release, the makers of "Aiyaary" are yet to get a censor certificate but actor Sidharth Malhotra is hopeful that the film will hit the screens on time.
The actor was asked about the delay in getting the censor clearance during an event.
"As far as I know, my producers are handling it and it is in the process. They have assured me the film is releasing on time. It is a production aspect and I have complete faith in my team," Sidharth told PTI.
He was talking on the sidelines of the launch of a special Oppo Mobile edition in his name, the "OPPO F5 Sidarth Edition".
When contacted about the same, producer Jayantilal Gada, said, "There is no problem as such. The revising committee will see the film today. There is a screening being held today in Delhi. We are hopeful that the film will be cleared and release on February 9."
'Aiyaary', also starring Manoj Bajpayee, Anupam Kher and Naseeruddin Shah in pivotal roles, is slated for a February 9 release.
An American college student who was released from a North Korean prison is finally home but in a coma and undergoing treatment at an Ohio hospital. Jurors in the trial of a former Milwaukee police officer charged with killing a black man fleeing a traffic stop are expected to see footage of the shooting from an officer on the scene.
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New Glasgow Regional Police are investigating a three-vehicle collision at the intersection of Terra Cotta Drive and Park Street on Monday afternoon. The collision involved a car, small truck and tractor-trailor but police say no one was taken to hospital by ambulance.
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LAHORE: Pakistan’s top female squash player Maria Toorpakai Wazir made the country proud by taking home the trophy of the National Jashan-e-Azadi Squash Championship 2017 on the occasion of the 70th Independence of the country.
The decorated squash player defeated fellow countrywoman Faiza Zafar 3-0 to claim the National Jashan-e-Azadi Squash title on Monday.
Tayyab Aslam won the Championship by defeating Farhan Zaman 3-2 in the men’s competition.
The squash tournament was inaugurated at the Punjab Squash Complex in Lahore on Friday.
Toorpakai, who happens to be former Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) member Aisha Gulalai's younger sister, had to endure an onslaught of mudslinging by several PTI leaders following Gulalai's allegations against PTI chief Imran Khan.
However, the squash champion claimed to have been indifferent to the defamatory remarks.
Showing her apathy regarding the political climate of the country, she said, "We are soldiers of sports having our own uniform, our own style."
WASHINGTON: An Indian-American woman and her son have been found shot dead at their home in a Virginia suburb of Washington, police said.
The police have launched a manhunt to nab the alleged killers of Mala Manwani, 65, and her son Rishi Manwani, 32.
The police were notified by a caller on Wednesday that a co-worker who lives in the 25,000 block of Tomey Court had not come to work this week.
“Deputies checked the residence and the adult in question and another adult were found deceased inside. Both appear to have died from gunshot wounds,” said the Loudon County Sheriff Office.
“The case does not appear to be a random act and there is no indication of any threat to the public,” police said.
The mother and son were the only ones living at the location.-PTI
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[India], May 31 (ANI): Following the terrorist attack on an Army's patrolling party in the wee hours of Thursday, bodies of two terrorists were recovered after a search operation was launched in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district.
The incident took place around Qaziabad forests situated in Kralgund area of the district.
The firing was retaliated and triggered off following a brief gunfight between the security forces and terrorists.
On Wednesday, a suspected terrorist lobbed a grenade at the residence of National Conference leader Mohammad Ashraf Bhat in Pulwama's Tral town.
On the same day, terrorists hurled a grenade towards a joint checkpoint of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Jammu and Kashmir police in Pulwama district. (ANI)
Birthday boy Robbie Weir netted a dramatic late winner to lift Chesterfield off the bottom of League Two and out the drop zone.
The 2-1 victory over visitors Barnet, the side directly above them at the start of the day, stretched the Spireites’ unbeaten run to six games in league action.
Robbie Weir celebrates his injury time winner.
It wasn’t the prettiest of games, nor the best of performances since Jack Lester took over at the Proact, but judging by the scenes at full-time, it was the result that meant the most in his short tenure so far.
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Matthews (thumb surgery) is listed as out for this week's game in Cincinnati.
This was expected all along, as Matthews will probably end up missing 3-to-5 games. Let this serve as a reminder that he should be on your bench or dropped for the time being. It's also a good reminder that the Bills may have the worst receiving corps of any 3-1 team in recent memory, as struggling rookie Zay Jones and ho-hum veteran Andre Holmes are set to serve as starters this week.
House Panel Leader Tells DHS To Cough Up Kaspersky Docs
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 8:20 PM EST) -- The chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee has ordered the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to hand over documents related to compliance with its order barring federal agencies from using AO Kaspersky Lab products, threatening a subpoena if it doesn’t comply.
DHS hadn’t fully responded to a Dec. 5 letter sent by Chairman Lamar Smith, R-Texas, asking for documents and information on implementation of its September binding operational directive barring federal civilian agencies from using Kaspersky products, Smith said in a follow-up Feb....
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This is a part of the weekend crime report distributed by the Mobile Police Department. These crimes occurred April 13, 2017.
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STOCKHOLM Swedish police have arrested a second person in relation to the deadly truck attack in the capital and a court has appointed the person a legal representative, a court official said on Sunday.
"Police have arrested a person and we have appointed a public defender," Helga Hullmann, judge at the Stockholm District Court said.
She said lawyer Johan Akerman was the legal council appointed.
Police arrested a 39-year-old Uzbek man on Saturday on suspicion he was the driver of the truck that killed 4 people and injured a further 15.
(Reporting by Stockholm newsroom)
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A man whose skiff boat capsized off the coast of Salt Spring Island has been found dead, according to RCMP.
The man was boating in Ganges Harbour near Powder Islet at around 8:15 p.m. Monday when witnesses saw his small skiff go down and called police.
First responders rescued a dog that was in the boat with him at the time, but couldn’t find the man.
Search and rescue crews as well as the Coast Guard assisted RCMP in recovery efforts, and a dive team found the man’s body near Powder Islet around 2:30 p.m. Tuesday.
It's still unclear what caused the boat to capsize, but police say there were reportedly strong winds and rough waters at the time.
The man has not been publicly identified as RCMP notify next-of-kin.
While pressure grows on Gov. Bruce Rauner to identify where he would cut state spending, an Associated Press analysis shows that much more cutting would be needed to make a real difference.
The AP reviewed the Republican governor’s latest annual fiscal plan released in February. It found at least 40 programs Rauner wants to eliminate or curtail.
Altogether they represent only $242 million in savings. That’s one-half of 1 percent of what Illinois spends in a year.
Democrats controlling the Legislature have stalemated with Rauner for two years over tackling a $5 billion deficit and $13 billion in past-due bills.
Rauner budget director Scott Harry tells the AP that the governor wants to reduce spending on services that benefit only one area or a limited number of taxpayers. He wants greater statewide impact.
Islamic State claimed responsibility on Monday (January 2) for a New Year’s Day mass shooting in a packed Istanbul nightclub that killed 39 people, an attack carried out by a lone gunman who remains at large. Emily Wither reports.
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Before Boise State linebacker Leighton Vander Esch had any idea where he would be drafted, Star-Telegram reporter Lena Blietz asked him and Boise State coach Bryan Harsin about how they would react if the Cowboys selected him.
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At a Feb. 1 meeting, Alex Reynolds, President of Taylors TownSquare, led several local Taylors residents in brainstorming ideas for way finding signs, activities, businesses and main street.
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April 6 Tianjin Songjiang Co Ltd
* Says it returns to net profit of 423.3 million yuan ($61.38 million) in Q1 versus net loss of 360.2 million yuan year ago
* Says it plans to buy 80 percent stake in technology firm for 1.2 billion yuan by cash
Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2oEGhKT; bit.ly/2nfNMrI
Further company coverage: ($1 = 6.8965 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
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Justin Bieber took to social media today (August 14) to announce he will be dropping a new single this Thursday.
Related: Justin Bieber Politely Warns Paparazzi to ‘Stay Clear’ of His Moving Vehicle
The “Sorry” singer posted the cover art for the new track “Friends,” which features a collaboration with Bloodpop (aka producer/songwriter Michael Tucker). This announcement comes after Bieber canceled the rest of his Purpose world tour last month.
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In 2016, an Emirati man was sentenced to 10 years in jail for planting 38 marijuana plants in his Dubai villa and a Dh50,000 fine. According to Dubai Police, the majority of the plants were found on the ground floor of the villa and some of the plants had reached up to 1.5 metres in height.
The Ali Modu Sheriff faction of the People Democratic Party (PDP) has held a town hall meeting in Agbor, Delta state. The meeting forms a part of his familiarisation tour to all the states in the south-south and south east, with the aim of fostering unity in the party. According to the chairman of the party, … Continue reading Ali Modu Sheriff Faction Holds Town Hall Meeting In Delta
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Guests are arriving for the White House state dinner honoring the French president.
It’s the first state dinner of President Donald Trump’s administration.
Among those who have already arrived are Vice President Mike Pence, Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts, former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, Apple CEO Tim Cook and two Winter Olympians who flashed medals on their way into the pre-dinner reception Tuesday.
The 94-year-old Kissinger caused a little scare when he stumbled while walking past the media.
Several Cabinet secretaries have also arrived, including Defense Secretary Jim Mattis, Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross and CIA Director Mike Pompeo, who is awaiting Senate confirmation to become Trump’s new secretary of state.
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Roseanne Barr Blames Ambien For Racist Tweet According to NBC News, Roseanne said she had been “ambien-tweeting” in a now deleted tweet. Roseanne Barr, via Twitter Roseanne Barr, via Twitter Her ABC show 'Roseanne' was cancelled after she compared former Obama aide Valerie Jarrett to an ape. Barr returned to the platform to insist she is not racist and to portray herself as a victim of the media. She tweeted more than 100 times during her return, retweeting supportive messages from her followers. Sanofi, the makers of Ambien, responded to Barr, saying that “racism is not a known side effect” of their medication.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Weyerhaeuser Co:
* WEYERHAEUSER REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER, FULL YEAR RESULTS
* Q4 EARNINGS PER SHARE $0.36
* Q4 SALES $1.8 BILLION
* Q4 EARNINGS PER SHARE $0.31 EXCLUDING ITEMS
* ANTICIPATES Q1 EARNINGS BEFORE SPECIAL ITEMS AND ADJUSTED EBITDA FROM WOOD PRODUCTS SEGMENT TO BE COMPARABLE TO Q4​
* EXPECTS Q1 2018 EARNINGS BEFORE SPECIAL ITEMS AND ADJUSTED EBITDA TO BE COMPARABLE TO Q4 2017 FOR TIMBERLANDS‍​
* Q4 EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW $0.35, REVENUE VIEW $1.90 BILLION -- THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S
* ANTICIPATES SIGNIFICANTLY LOWER EARNINGS AND ADJUSTED EBITDA IN THE Q1 2018 VERSUS Q4 2017 FOR REAL ESTATE, ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ( Bangalore.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com )
The 46-year old hockey coach was taken ill while in South Africa at the World League Semi Finals according to reports.
It is believed that the coach is still receiving treatment in Johannesbourg.
More to come as we get it - and we wish Danny a speedy recovery.
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Ethics Commission is considering a rule change that would ban all state employees and officials from lobbying for two years after their tenure ends.
The Journal Record reports the proposed rule change would create what Oklahoma officials are calling a cooling-off period. The proposal was poorly received at a commission meeting Thursday.
Several critics say there isn’t a way to fully guard against unintended consequences under the proposed change. A group of lobbyists, lawyers and lawmakers asked the commission to abandon it.
Officials said they didn’t have any intention of acting on it that day.
More than 30 states nationwide have a cooling-off period. According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, eight of those states have implemented two-year periods.
UPDATE 1-Ex-Visium fund manager sentenced to 18 months after fraud conviction
June 14 A former portfolio manager at Visium Asset Management LP was sentenced to 18 months in prison on Wednesday following his conviction on securities fraud charges stemming from an investigation that led the New York-based hedge fund to close last year.
I love these! Those moments in cinematic history when an unplanned event happens while filming a movie and the director keeps it in the final cut!
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WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – Kansas troopers on Monday stopped a vehicle traveling up to speeds of 100 to 120 mph on the Kansas Turnpike south of Wichita.
Troopers located the car traveling northbound around noon that was earlier reported stolen. While attempting to conduct a traffic stop with the vehicle, the driver fled, resulting in a chase.
“Initially, the vehicle pulled to the right and began to stop and then fled,” said Lt. John Lehnherr of the Turnpike Division of Highway Patrol.
Troopers successfully stopped the vehicle around the Haysville exit by using stop sticks to deflate the tires.
“The driver wasn’t able to negotiate the curve and the vehicle rolled,” said Lehnherr.
Lehnherr said once the vehicle came to a stop, two men exited and attempted to flee on foot. They were soon taken into custody by the pursuing officers.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Fortress Biotech Inc:
* MUSTANG BIO‘S MB-102 (CD123 CAR) CAR T THERAPY ACHIEVES COMPLETE RESPONSE IN ACUTE MYELOID LEUKEMIA AND BLASTIC PLASMACYTOID DENDRITIC CELL NEOPLASM IN PHASE 1 CLINICAL TRIAL
* MUSTANG BIO - INVESTIGATORS FOUND INFUSIONS OF MB-102 ARE SAFE AND WELL TOLERATED
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LONDON, April 12 (IFR) - Pillarstone, the platform set up by US private equity firm KKR to buy or manage non-core bank assets in Europe, has hired Mark Knight as a partner and general counsel.
Knight was a partner in the European restructuring practice at law firm Kirkland and Ellis in London.
Pillarstone said on Wednesday that Knight will support the continued development of its infrastructure and analyse and structure potential investments. It said he has experience in complex cross-border restructurings, and has advised both debtors and creditors on acquisition, disposal and reorganisation of stressed and distressed businesses.
Pillarstone was set up in 2015 by KKR, with John Davison as co-investor and CEO, to partner with European banks to manage their exposure to non-core and underperforming assets. It injects capital and works with firms to help them recover, and is active in both Italy and Greece and is looking to expand into other European countries. (Reporting by Steve Slater)
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DEEP RIVER — Get movin’ and groovin’ to the musical stylings of Mr. Gym on Thursday, June 28, at 10:30 am.
Mr. Gym, aka Chris Keithan, is a certified gym/health teacher with 15 years experience in elementary education. Kids will enjoy his interactive music and parents will love his positive messages about health, fitness and fun.
This program is geared for children age 2 – 8. Free and open to all, no registration required.
Programs are sponsored by the Friends of the Deep River Public Library.
For more information, visit http://deepriverlibrary.accountsupport.com and click on the monthly calendar, or call the library at 860-526-6039 during service hours: Monday 1 – 8pm; Tuesday 10 am – 6 pm; Wednesday 12:30 – 8 pm; Thursday and Friday 10 am – 6 pm; and Saturday10 am – 5 pm.
Siblings Tory and Roscoe Brown sit on the back of Roscoe's Jeep at Compo Beach in Westport. The Browns started Two Oh Three, a line of branded gear for lovers of southern Connecticut, in 2014.
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ISLAMABAD: With growth prospects continuing to improve and inflation remaining contained, Pakistan economy would continue to grow at 5.2 percent in 2017, the World Bank (WB) predicted in its recent report.
“In Pakistan, economic activity expanded by 4.7 percent in 2016 and is expected to continue to grow at 5.2 percent in 2017,” said WB’s twice-a-year South Asia Economic Focus report.
According to the report, the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects have supported construction activity, which is expected to stimulate industrial sector growth.
These projects should help accelerate growth in the domestic construction industry and increase electricity generation, the report said, adding that sustainable and inclusive growth and poverty reduction will require greater private sector investment and longer-term development of infrastructure.
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Orion restores services further impacted by Port Hills fire The Port Hills fire has further impacted power supply to parts of eastern Christchurch, affecting 89,000 customers.
Smoke or flames from the fires caused the Transpower 220 kV line to trip.
Orion has now restored supply to all affected customers.
Supply remains fragile however, due to the continuing fire threat.
Workers of Power Producers and Distributors Inc (PPDI) and the Guyana Fire Service (GFS) yesterday managed to contain and put out a fire in the Guyana Power and Light Inc (GPL) Kingston power plant compound.
The fire, which started sometime after 2 pm, destroyed a truck and a holding area close to a large fuel tank at the rear of the facility.
Stabroek News was told that the fire started as a worker was doing welding work on the truck.
Fire Chief Marlon Gentle said that ….
Irish artists have been nominated in 6 categories at the 2018 Golden Globes.
Saoirse Ronan is up for Best Actress in a movie for her performance in Ladybird.
Daniel Day Lewis is shortlisted for Best Actor in the film Phantom Thread.
Screenwriter and Film Director Martin McDonagh is nominated for three gongs - Best Picture, Best Screenplay and Best Director for his movie Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri.
Catriona Balfe is also in the mix, she is up for Best Actress in a TV Drama for her role in Outlander.
Here's the moment that Saoirse Ronan was nominated:
Among the hoards of A-list celebs at Coachella, one couple stood out, The Weeknd and Selena, of course. They must have been having a great time, because the PDA pics of the happy couple are seemingly endless.
Selena Gomez & The Weeknd! ❤️ pic.twitter.com/XvNE9QvKYE — Selena Gomez News (@SelenaHQ) April 15, 2017
Selena Gomez and The Weeknd at #Coachella pic.twitter.com/lRl1k8wBAS — Selena Gomez Source (@GomezSource) April 15, 2017
What do you think cute or too much?
A post shared by Selena Gomez (@selenagomez) on Apr 15, 2017 at 6:04pm PDT
Its important to note that The Weeknd’s ex, Bella Hadid, was nowhere to be seen. In fact, shes on the other side of the world, relaxing on a boat in Dubai. Coincidence?
I'm so lucky😇😇😇😇 A post shared by Bella Hadid (@bellahadid) on Apr 16, 2017 at 9:47am PDT
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - Aircraft parts maker Spirit AeroSystems Holdings Inc reported a 13.5 percent rise in quarterly profit on Friday, and said it had increased share repurchase authorization up to $1 billion.
Spirit Aero’s net income rose to $122.8 million, or $1.07 per share, in the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, from $108.2 million, or 89 cents per share, a year earlier.
On an adjusted basis, the company earned $1.32 per share.
Total revenue rose 9.2 percent to $1.71 billion. (Reporting by Ankit Ajmera in Bengaluru; Editing by Maju Samuel)
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LIBERTY, N.C. -- Barbara Hiatt remembers waking up in the middle of the night to the smell of smoke, to see the back side of her home as a wall of fire. On Wednesday, the family's home was destroyed by the blaze.
Rushing her two daughters and getting their dog and puppies out of the home was one of the most frightening moments of her life, she says. Her husband, Michael, was not home at the time of the fire.
Now, local businesses in the small town are doing everything they can to support the Hiatts. The family is currently staying in a hotel in Asheboro, but back home, businesses are collecting boxes of food, toiletries and clothing for the family of four.
Amanda's Salon, the Liberty Fire Department and Art's Town and Country are just a handful of places collecting and pitching in.
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Midfielder John McGinn was absent from the Hibs team named for tonight’s friendly against Berwick Rangers amid interest from Premiership champions Celtic.
Club officials told reporters at Shielfield Park that McGinn was being rested for the match along with Marvin Bartley, Darren McGregor and striker Florian Kamberi.
The Easter Road outfit this week rejected a £1.5 million bid for the player from the Glasgow club but are bracing themselves for an improved offer.
McGinn, 22, is rated at £4m by Hibs but is entering the final year of his contract, having joined from St Mirren in 2015.
Hibs team to face Berwick: Bogdan, Gray, Whittaker, Hanlon, Ambrose, Stevenson, Martin, Slivka, Swanson, Shaw, Murray. Subs: Laidlaw, Stirling, Boyle, Allan, Mackie, Gullan.
WASHINGTON — With President Donald Trump staying away, “The Daily Show’s” Hasan Minhaj is set to headline this year’s White House Correspondents’ Association dinner.
In a press release, the comedian made a tongue-in-cheek reference to the president’s Twitter style, saying: “It is a tremendous honor to be a part of such a historic event even though the president has chosen not to attend this year. SAD!”
WHCA President Jeff Mason made the announcement on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” Tuesday, saying the April 29 dinner will be “different” without Trump. In a statement, Mason says the event “will be focused on the First Amendment and the importance of a robust and independent media.”
Trump was famously the butt of jokes from President Barack Obama at the 2011 dinner. Trump announced in February that he wouldn’t attend this year.
Fashion firm Paul Smith said it was battling to remain relevant with customers
Directors at Paul Smith have paid themselves £6.2million despite suffering losses of £1.3million last year.
The fashion company, owned by English designer and businessman Sir Paul Smith, said it was battling to remain relevant with customers as it reported sluggish 3 per cent growth in sales in the year ending June 30.
Profits of £4.8million the year before dived 83 per cent to a loss of £1.3million after it continued to make investments in its shops and the online business in a bid to turnaround the company.
The directors’ dividend, however, was down on the previous year’s £24.4million.
Founded in 1970, Paul Smith has 22 stores and concessions across the UK.
Prices range from around £35 for a men’s gold lapel pin to more than £2,200 for a women’s suede trench coat.
BRASILIA (Reuters) - Boeing proposed to the Brazilian government on Thursday night a deal excluding Embraer’s defense business from a new vehicle for a partnership between the two planemakers, a Brazilian government source with knowledge of the talks told Reuters on Friday.
Another Brazilian government source earlier told Reuters that the latest proposal for a tie-up between Boeing (BA.N) and Embraer SA (EMBR3.SA) would include the creation of a third company.
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Investigators are searching for the cause of a morning fire that damaged a downtown restaurant and bar. Firefighters got the first call around 7:30 this morning at 454 Pearl Street, right around the corner from Sheas Performing Arts Center. Minutes later, they sounded a second alarm as a precaution.
The downstairs portion of the building houses La Delicias Taqueria. Firefighters tell News 4 the fire started downstairs and extended to apartments on the second floor. No injuries were reported.
Early estimates from firefighters put the damage to the building and contents at $300,000. Additional damage to another restaurant is estimated at $80,000.
Electrical issues may have caused the fire.
ORANGE — Don’t be surprised to find Miller’s River Cafe and Trailhead Outfitters and General Store closed next week — their prospective owners have scheduled much needed vacations.
The South Main Street storefront will be closed from Monday, Feb. 5, through Monday, Feb. 12, with the owners of Miller’s River Cafe, Kris Burns and Jeanie Miller, leaving for vacation a day earlier on Saturday, Feb. 3.
“It’s very odd that either of us take vacation,” Burns said Friday, noting, “we’re going to New Mexico, hopefully to ski a little bit. But it looks like they don’t have any snow, so we may hike instead.” Behind her, Miller said enthusiastically, “after 8 years we’re taking a break!”
At Trailhead’s front desk, Liz Carr said that the store’s owners, Paul and Brenda Anderson, have already left for vacation.
“There will be a sign on the door,” Burns said, adding they’ve also posted notices online and on social media.
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As hyacinth causes havoc on Hartbeespoort dam, locals are questioning why a programme that was actually improving the state of the dam was abruptly stopped. That’s Carte Blanche this Sunday at 7pm on M-Net, DStv channel 101, and 8pm on M-Net Plus 1 channel 901.
By the time you are reading this, I will have started another job. I have taken a position at the Fall River County Auditor’s Office. This was an offer that I could not refuse.
Don’t panic! The door’s of the Edgemont Herald-Tribune will not close. Hours may be modified slightly until a permanent replacement is found.
I would like to thank the contributors, advertisers and subscribers for making my job at the paper more fun and much easier.
It has been my pleasure to serve the City of Edgemont and I hope that everyone will keep me posted on everything, as I continue to make Edgemont my home.
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- A UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter with three crew members on board experienced a hard landing Monday, crashing in Leonardtown, Maryland.
One of the crew members was medevaced from the scene, Ft. Belvoir spokesperson Jimmie Cummings told CNN.
No additional details were provided about the other crewmembers or why the helicopter, which came from Ft. Belvoir, crashed at approximately 1:50 p.m.
One witness, Garrett Bowles, told CNN he thinks the helicopter hit some trees as it went down. One other helicopter was at the scene when it crashed, Bowles told CNN.
Another witness, Bianca Melton, told CNN the helicopter looked like it stalled out before crashing.
The UH-60 Blackhawk is an Army utility helicopter used in air assault, air cavalry and aero-medical evacuation units.
More to come details to come.
Temperatures are climbing along with the risk of wildfires as a spring heat wave moves into Southern California.
Forecasters predict temperatures in the 80s across greater Los Angeles this week, and some spots could see triple digits as the week goes on.
The warm weather is expected to last through the weekend in inland areas.
The National Weather Service warns that hot and dry conditions will create an elevated danger of brush fires.
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You may have driven past a house fire on Hanover Street in Cape Girardeau Dec. 7. One woman who did just that jumped into action to help those who were impacted.
Seven people were left in the cold, watching their house burn down.
On Dec. 8, the Cape Fire Department posted on Facebook, saying that while they were still on scene a young woman walked up and handed one of the victims a bag full of children’s clothes and food.
She said she was simply driving by, saw a need and immediately went to the store to buy things for these complete strangers.
Her name was not in the post from the fire department which ends with, "These are the occasions that help us keep our faith in people, and help motivate us to do our jobs."
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LOS ANGELES (CBS News) — Craig Turner, the eldest son of music legend Tina Turner, has died of an apparent suicide in Studio City, CBS News has confirmed. He was 59.
John Kades, a captain with Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office, told CBS News that the preliminary report from LAPD North Hollywood is that Turner died of a gunshot wound but “our doctors still need to do what they need to do.”
“The call was reported as a suicide, gunshot wound,” a spokesperson told ET. “The next of kin has been notified. There will be an autopsy done and there is an investigator at the scene.”
The LA County Coroner's office tells ET that Craig was pronounced dead at his home on Tuesday after a call reporting suicide. https://t.co/UWjQngt072 — Entertainment Tonight (@etnow) July 4, 2018
Craig Turner worked in the real estate business in the San Fernando Valley, ET reports. Tina Turner was in Paris for fashion week at the time of her son’s death.
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Baku. 12 October. REPORT.AZ/ The State Oil Company of Azerbaijan Republic (SOCAR) puts for sale Azeri Light oil at maximum volumes.
Report informs, said Adnan Ahmadzade, Chairman of SOCAR Marketing and Economic Operations Department.
"Despite the fact that oil prices have fallen, demand in Azeri Light not decreased. We sell its maximum volumes. On the contrary, we even have queues, we do not have time to supply to each",Ahmadzade added.
Rome, July 4 - Premier Giuseppe Conte on Wednesday met the head of Italy's national anti-corruption authority ANAC, Raffaele Cantone. The two agreed on the need to up the fight against corruption, sources said. Corruption costs Italy tens of billions of euros every year. The two examined "targeted" measures to fight graft, sources said. photo: Cantone
Research Shows Black Boys Are Most Likely To Be Stuck In Cycle Of Poverty Black boys raised in America, even in the wealthiest families, still earn less as adults than white boys with similar backgrounds. That's according to a new study from the Equality of Opportunity Project, which looked at U.S. Census data to study the lives of 20 million children.
We’ve dissected the Warriors’ thrilling Game 1 playoff victory over the Blazers from many different angles, now take a closer look at some of our favorite photos from Sunday night.
After checking out our staff photographer’s shots, you can read how Draymond Green’s defense, solid offense from Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry, and timely contributions from others made the different in the Warriors’ 121-109 win.
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ABU DHABI, March 19 (Reuters) - First Abu Dhabi Bank , the United Arab Emirates’ biggest lender, on Monday denied that it had tried to manipulate the Qatari riyal.
“FAB conducts its business in accordance with the highest professional standards and complies with the laws and regulations of the jurisdictions in which it operates. FAB categorically refutes these rumours,” it said in a statement.
Letters seen by Reuters showed a law firm working for the central bank of Qatar asked U.S. regulators to investigate FAB’s U.S. subsidiary, accusing it of “bogus” foreign exchange deals designed to harm Qatar’s economy as part of a boycott of Doha by other Gulf states. (Reporting by Stanley Carvalho; Editing by Andrew Torchia)
Julius Randle is going to play alongside All-Star Anthony Davis.
Randle agreed to sign with the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday, doing so quickly after his rights were renounced by the Los Angeles Lakers hours earlier. His decision was confirmed by a person familiar with the negotiations and speaking on condition of anonymity because nothing has been signed.
More: Watch the exact moment DeMarcus Cousins signed with the Warriors
See also: Here are the winners (and losers) after LeBron James' Lakers contract
ESPN, which first reported the Randle agreement, said it was a two-year, $18 million deal.
The move pairs Randle in the Pelicans' frontcourt with Davis, another former Kentucky star.
Davis and DeMarcus Cousins formed perhaps the best 1-2 frontcourt punch in basketball last season before Cousins got hurt. And now, Cousins has gone to the defending NBA champions after agreeing Monday to a one-year, $5.3 million deal to sign with the Golden State Warriors.
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Stamford Town 133, Boston 2nds 120 - Stamford won by 13 runs.
Matthew Hood’s 34 wasn’t enough to help Boston CC Seconds as they were beaten by 13 runs at home to Stamford Town.
Ian Morris (three), Dan Fox (two), Damian Lawson (two), Wills Barker and Jack Tetther (and a run out) couldn’t prevent the away side posting 133.
In response, Hood, Rowan Evans (14) and Barker (14) scored well but Boston fell 13 runs short.
The Seconds travel to Market Deeping Seconds on Saturday.
Boston Thirds were docked 10 points after failing to fulfil their hoem fixture against Belton Park on Saturday. They are away at Skegness Seconds.
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Boston Sunday 2nds 39, Sleaford Sunday 2nds 40-0 - Sleaford won by 10 wickets.
Sleaford Sunday Seconds put their Boston counterparts to the sword with a 10-wicket victory at the weekend.
This week they are away at Fulbeck Firsts.
COLLEGE STATION, Texas - Barre you ready for this? A new workout trend is coming to College Station.
Pure Barre is a workout mixed with a ballet barre that consists of a warm up, then a rotation of exercises focusing on thighs, core and abs.
"We like to explain it as squeezing your body for fifty minutes," said Heather Robertson, owner of Pure Barre College Station.
While the workout focuses around a ballet barre, you don't need any dancing background to join in.
The classes are designed to fit any level or age. Meaning anyone and everyone can do.
"We have people who are extremely fit to beginners," Robertson said.
And if you are coming off an injury or need modification, the instructors can tailor the workout to include that.
The new studio will be on William Fitch Parkway and is planned to open in middle or late August.
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Illinois transportation officials are asking for the public's input in its annual traveler opinion survey.
The Illinois Department of Transportation survey is available through Dec. 31. It's conducted through the University of Illinois Springfield's Survey Research Office. Respondents are asked about topics like road conditions, ice and snow removal, commuting habits and driving behaviors.
State transportation secretary Randy Blankenhorn says the department wants to be aware of opportunities to improve "how we maintain and grow Illinois' transportation system."
The department has conducted the survey since 2001. This year for the first time it's available online. We have the link attached to this article.
Thousands of Lebanese Hezbollah supporters take to the streets of Beirut to protest US President Donald Trump’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
The demonstrators marched through the terror group’s strongholds, after Hezbollah Secretary General Hassan Nasrallah called for a “major demonstration” to denounce Trump’s decision.
Protesters carrying Hezbollah banners and Palestinian flags are chanting: “Death to America, death to Israel” and “Jerusalem is the eternal capital of Palestine.”
× Move over St. Louis County Police Department; Overland PD joins viral ‘seatbelt’ trend
ST. LOUIS- After a recent post of a St.Louis County police officer went viral on Facebook.
The Overland Police Department wants some public attention too.
The police department Wednesday’s Facebook post:
“Not to be outdone by our friends at St. Louis County, our very own “heartbreaker” Officer O’Neill also wants to remind you to “Arrive Alive” and always wear your seatbelt. 😉” #heygirl
Antonio Lee MConnell, 32 of Rome, was arrested at the corner of Maple and East 20th Street New Years Day after he allegedly gave police a false name and date of birth.
Reports added that he then attempted to run from arresting officers.
A search of McConnell uncovered a bag of un-prescribed Hydrocodone pills.
McConnel is charge with drugs not in original container, giving false name to police, obstruction, possession of a schedule II controlled substance, failure to appear and a probation violation.
Charity revealed the tragic tale of her childhood, which involved being sexually abused and beaten by evil DI Mark Bails (Rocky Marshall).
The Woolpack landlady learned she was expecting aged just 14 and after a premature labour she believed her son had died.
However, Emmerdale spoilers revealed that her son is alive and soon Charity will meet him.
Charity's girlfriend Vanessa managed to convince her to dig for more information about the boy so she could put DI Bails away in prison for good, and they headed to the hospital with Harriet Finch (Katherine Dow Blyton).
"Er, my friend had her baby here," Vanessa explained to the midwife.
May 2 Coach Inc
* Coach CEO - closed over 140 locations in Q3 & expect another few to be closed in Q4; in spring season-to-date, co's days on promotion down 35 percent - conf call
* Coach CEO - across global fleet, there were 28 craftsmanship bars installed at end of Q3, and expect to add about 7 more by end of fiscal year - conf call
* Coach CEO - sales in directly-operated Asian markets outside of China, Japan hit by softness in South Korea where macroeconomic headwinds pressured spending by domestic consumers, tourists - conf call
* Coach CEO - "would not comment any further on acquisition activity and won't do so unless and until there's something specific to announce" - conf call
* Coach executive - not looking for brands that have "lost their way", or need to be "completely repaired or repositioned in the minds of consumers" - conf call Further company coverage:
They’re calling it “Random Acts of Tacos.” Honestly, we don’t care what they call it, but bless them for whatever it is.
Taco Cabana is once again bestowing us with free breakfast tacos. Last year, the restaurant gave away more than 50,000 free tacos at undisclosed locations, and this year they are teaming with the delivery app “Favor” for a special promotion only for TODAY from 9-11am.
Once you log into the Favor app during the specified time, all you need to do is click on the banner for the promotion, and you can request two breakfast tacos to be delivered to your location. Now, supplies are limited and are on a first come first serve basis, so act fast if you want some free tacos! Just make sure you are located within Favor’s delivery zone for Dallas.
If you miss out on the promotion this morning, users can go into their local Taco Cabana Friday morning and receive a coupon for a breakfast taco for their next visit. Again, supplies of those coupons are limited!
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23:47 Reported News Briefs Kislev 23, 5778 , 11/12/17 Kislev 23, 5778 , 11/12/17 Iron Dome intercepts rocket fired towards Israel At least one rocket that was fired from Gaza on Monday evening was intercepted by the Iron Dome anti-missile system. No injuries were reported. Full Story ► ◄ Last Briefs
Pastrnak scored his first goal of the series -- on the power play -- during Monday's Game 3 loss to Ottawa.
The budding star collected an assist in each of the first two games but was also held to a single shot entering Game 3, so it was good to see Pastrnak capitalize with the man advantage. After posting 34 goals and 70 points during the regular season, the Bruins need Pastrnak to continue moving the offensive needle to stay in this series.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - UrtheCast Corp:
* UrtheCast announces the signing of a contract exceeding $100M for the delivery of a SAR-XL satellite as an "accelerator mission" for the optisar constellation
* UrtheCast Corp - ‍"exact amount of contract is not being disclosed at this time for confidentiality​" Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
In a rare foray outside of the world of television and film, Evan Puschak the Nerdwriter very insightfully analyzed the human need for schadenfreude (joy in another’s misfortune), specifically citing how the 2016 Presidential election was influenced by collective political schadenfreude on all sides.
If schadenfreude is a feature of in-groups and out-groups in competition it should be no surprise that it festers in our political parties where the victory of one side almost always means a defeat of the other. And studies of schadenfreude in politics bear this out. Intensity of party affiliation strongly predicts whether events produce schadenfreude in their members.
Record signing Alexandre Lacazette scored within two minutes of his debut with a fine header while Sead Kolasinac put in another impressive performance at the back. Still lack a holding midfielder player to lead them through difficult matches.
Grade: B
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Leicester
Harry Maguire looked a perfect for that back four, assisting one of Leicester's three goals with a header but Kelechi Iheanacho's introduction coincided with the conceding of two goals. May simply have been a regrettable tactical decision by Craig Shakespeare as before that the Foxes looked dangerous.
Grade: B
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Exceptional opportunity to savor the llfestyle of Sesuit Neck, East Dennis! Nestled amidst the spectacular 2.5+ acre setting is a delightfully charming, 2BR/2BA updated cottage, currently offering comfortable one-floor living while awaiting transformation into your dream Cape House. Oh so close to launching (and lunching, harborside!) at Northside Marina and taking in the incomparable sunsets at Harborview Beach (aka ''Little Beach'' to the locals.) Revel in the tranquil surroundings featuring private, mature landscaping that draws you to the edge of Sesuit Creek, bordering the property to the Northeast. This is Cape Cod living at it's best! Life is Short....But THIS Cape House!
April 28 Zhejiang Huahai Pharmaceutical Co Ltd :
* Says it gets official approval for its olmesartan medoxomil and hydrochlorothiazide tablets from U.S Food and Drug Administration
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Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
DETROIT (AP)  Mitsubishi is recalling nearly 227,000 vehicles in the U.S. to fix glass sunroofs that can fly off and parking brakes that may not work.
The first recall covers nearly 57,000 Outlanders from 2007 to 2010, Lancers from 2008 to 2010, Lancer Evolutions from 2009 and 2010, and 2010 Lancer Sportbacks. Sunroof glass can detach and become a hazard.
Dealers will replace the glass.
The second recall covers over 170,000 Outlanders from 2014 to 2016 and 2013 to 2016 Outlander Sports.
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Water can get enter the rear brake calipers, causing parking brake shafts to corrode and possibly stick. That can stop the parking brake from holding the vehicles.
Dealers will replace the brake boot, lever and caliper bodies if necessary. They'll also replace the piston assembly.
Both recalls start March 27.
There are cheesecakes, and then cheese cakes - layers and layers of cheese.Cheese cakes are the newest trend at weddings and bridal showers this season.Daniel Sirko and Jack Dronen -- of gourmet cheese and wine shop Marche in downtown Glen Ellyn, visited ABC7 to talk about these cheese creations.
A 35 year-old Weakley County woman who was beaten with a baseball bat has been released from the Elvis Presley Trauma Center in Memphis.
According to Sherriff’s Captain Randall McGowan, Desiree Nicole Warren suffered numerous broken bones in her face and serious cuts on her hands resulting from Wednesday’s attack by two neighbors following a domestic dispute.
Fifty seven year-old Margaret Elizabeth Richards and 61 year-old Patricia Ann Higgins have plead not guilty to aggravated assault Thursday in General Sessions Court.
Both women are lodged in Weakley County Jail on $25,000 bond each.
A preliminary hearing before Judge Tommy Moore is set for Wednesday.
Exxon Mobil Corp shareholders rejected a proposal on Wednesday at their annual meeting that would have split the roles of chairman and chief executive.
DALLAS: Exxon Mobil Corp shareholders rejected a proposal on Wednesday at their annual meeting that would have split the roles of chairman and chief executive.
Shareholders also rejected a proposal that would have forced the world's largest publicly traded oil producer to provide greater disclosure on its lobbying expenditures. Shareholders did approve the full slate of 10 nominees to the company's board of directors at their Dallas meeting.
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The privately held company is shuttering nearly 400 stores, leaving it more than 700 stores in 48 states. The North Fork Station location at 4231 Sam Walton Way is closing.
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[Breaking] Fire breaks out at Yonsei Severance Hospital
Fire engines rush to Yonsei University's Severance Hospital in Sinchon, western Seoul, on Saturday. (Yonhap)
A fire broke out at Yonsei University's Severance Hospital in Sinchon, western Seoul, according to reports.
The Archdiocese of Newark Office for Evangelization Mobile App (iFaithNJ) is packed with features to help you pray, learn, and interact with the Catholic community.
Available on iTunes and Google Play.
× IMPD arrests 52-year-old man following woman’s murder on near east side
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Police announced Friday they have made an arrest in the murder of 49-year-old Catrina Russell.
52-year-old Fredrick Ford was arrested after he was initially named a person of interest on Monday.
Just after 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, officers were dispatched on the report of a person shot to the 2800 block of E. New York St.
They located Russell in the parking lot of a business suffering from a gunshot wound and she was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police said the suspected vehicle was a grey Lexus sedan which reportedly fled from the scene. They later found it abandoned in the 1500 block of N. Kealing Ave.
The next night, Ford was named a person of interest.
Anyone with more information on this incident should call Crime Stoppers at 317-262-8477.
Matt Brown is looking to make his return to mixed martial arts (MMA) competition soon.
Brown was last seen back in Dec. 2016 against Donald Cerrone. “The Immortal” was knocked out in the third round via head kick. It was his third straight loss and he was finished in all of those fights.
“The Immortal” has taken some time off to heal up and get some clarity on his fighting future. He isn’t walking away from the sport of MMA. In fact, he told BJ Penn Radio that he’d like a rematch with the “Cowboy:”
“I know that Cowboy (Cerrone) was trying to get on the UFC 216 fight card. I told Sean (Shelby) that I would gladly take that fight. You know if he really wants on that card I will be there. Other than that, like you said the landscape changes so much with guys getting wins or getting hurt. I really don’t know who is all available to fight.”
Two of hip-hop’s biggest acts – Wiz Khalifa and Wu-Tang Clan – are set to perform onboard the USS Hornet in Alameda in May.
They are part of the Ship Show Festival, set for May 27-28 aboard the old aircraft carrier in Alameda.
More acts will be announced.
Two-day passes are $149-$249. No word on when, or if, single-day tickets will be sold.
For more information, visit the festival website, www.ship-show.com.
A portion of the proceeds go to the USS Hornet Sea, Air and Space museum.
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John Krasinski spent a few months teaching English in Costa Rica after high school. On a visit to Manuel Antonio beach, a woman got swept out by a riptide, and Krasinski told Playboy that he saved her life.
"In that moment, I didn't ask anyone," he told the magazine. "There was no one to help me. I just went out and tried to save her. And then of course when I got out there, I was in a crosscurrent with her. It was one of those moments of 'Oh my God, you just made a poor choice and it might cost you your life.' ... But I got her back. When I got within 20 yards or so of the shore, some surfers came out. Granted, not everybody needs to have life-or-death experiences, but that changed my entire life. All of a sudden I grew up."
The Islamic Society of Greenville is going to host an event called Meet Your Muslim Neighbor on Apr. 6.
The event will take place on the Upstate Islamic Center at 6 p.m. RSVP is required to attend.
Click here to register.
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Manhattan County Clerk Milton Tingling — who gained fame as a judge for ruling against former Mayor Bloomberg’s soda ban — is being sued by a pal for letting him off on a ramp to busy Harlem River Drive, where they were hit by a car.
The ex-judge stopped his car near West 155th Street last October, according to the new Manhattan Supreme Court lawsuit.
Cornelius Wells, 65, was getting out when a Jeep hit them from the rear, said Wells’ attorney Mark E. Seitelman.
Wells suffered injuries to his shoulder and ankle, Seitelman said.
“It’s an issue of whether it was a safe place to leave off the passenger,” he said.
Tingling did not return messages for comment.
Philadelphia police are trying to sort out the details after four people were shot in the city's Mantua section.The shooting occurred just after 12 a.m. Monday near 39th and Melon streets as a block party was breaking up about a block away.Cynthia Young said what had been a quiet night in this part of Mantua ended in a hail of gunfire."'Pop, pop, pop!'" she said, reliving the moment the shots rang out. "(I was) scared to get up."Investigators say they recovered a total of 31 spent shell casings at the scene.Initial reports indicated five people had been hit.Authorities now say four people suffered gunshot wounds.One, an 18-year-old man, was critically wounded.There has been no word on a possible motive.The gunman reportedly fled in a vehicle, and remains on the loose.----------
This was narrated by an eyewitness. The bill from a date out with some girls in Lagos left them shocked and the “English speaking” guys started begging when the manager boldly confronted them after they initially refused to pay up. More tweets after the cut.
THANE: A 54-year old man from Kalyan town here was killed after a quarrel over Re 1, police said today.
The incident took place late last night when the victim, Manohar Gamne (54), went to buy eggs at a neighbourhood shop in Rambaugh, said Thane police PRO Sukhada Narkar.
Gamne allegedly paid Re 1 less to the shopkeeper which led to an argument between the two. The shopkeeper abused the victim, Narkar said.
The victim and his son later went to the shopkeeper to ask him why he hurled abuses. This led to another round of verbal exchanges during which the shopkeeper's son repeatedly kicked and punched Gamne, leading to his instant death, the official said.
The accused, Sudhkar Prabhu (45), has been arrested and charged with murder, Narkar said.
Supporters of a proposed superhero mural waited more than 30 minutes for a quorum to show up Monday, then decided to voice their opinions on the mural even though the Maryville Downtown Design Review Board lacked the minimum number of members necessary to vote on the matter. David Laney, co-owner of The Golden Age, 1942 comic book store with his wife, Stephanie, told the DDRB Monday that he had considered their input from Thursday's work session and eliminated the urban art elements, which resembled purple and green graffiti, from the proposed mural.
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JOHANNESBURG, May 31 (Reuters) - South Africa’s National Treasury rallied behind Dan Matjila, the chief executive of the government’s 2 trillion rand ($160 billion) state pension fund, saying on Thursday it had faith in him and was not considering his suspension.
“Treasury has faith in Mr Dan Matjila’s leadership,” it said in response to emailed questions about a Bloomberg report that Matjila’s position might be in doubt. “The Minister is satisfied with the PIC’s overall performance.” ($1 = 12.4882 rand) (Reporting by Tiisetso Motsoeneng Editing by Ed Cropley)
ISLAMABAD: Two people were killed in the northwestern Pakistani city of Peshawar on Wednesday (Feb 15) when a bomb exploded near a hospital, local media reported, the latest attack in a new surge in militant violence.
Local Geo and Express TV channels cited police sources saying the bomb went off near the Hayatabad Medical Complex in a wealthy neighbourhood of Peshawar.
Pakistan's main opposition leader Imran Khan was due to visit the hospital, but he was unharmed in the explosion, the two TV channels reported.
(Reporting by Mehreen Zahra-Malik)
The Polish newspaper A RzeczpospolitaA published an interview with the speaker of the upper house of the Polish parliament Stanislaw Karchevsky . The Senate representative comments in his interview with the periodical on the situation around Belsat and speaks about his recent meeting with Lukashenka.
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The Jackson Fire Department are on the scene of a house fire on the 1500 block of Capitol Street near Glenmary Street.
Chief Cleotha Sanders of the Jackson Fire Department said one person was found dead in the fire and another person was also found inside the home and transported to a local hospital where the condition is unknown.
This is an ongoing investigation.
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LLANDUDNO bandstand will play host to a charity singathon this Saturday.
The town's promenade will stage the six hour music marathon for the third successive year in support of Tenovus Cancer Care.
The aim of the event is to raise both awareness of the charity in North Wales, and much-needed funds to help them carry out vital research and offer a wide range of services to people affected by cancer.
Included in this year’s line-up are Harmony Singers, currently performing weekly at St John's Church, and the Tenovus Sing With Us choir.
Other performers include Arthur Woodcock (of local band False Alibi), Ukelele Party, Carol Lavelle, Soggy Bottom Boys UK Tribute Band, Andrew Welsh & Ken, and CBUG.
With music to suit all tastes, the event starts at 10am, and will run until 4pm.
Canberra police have urged motorists to obey road rules after a drunk driver was caught driving at 177 km/h in the early hours of Saturday morning.
The 20-year-old man was driving on the Majura Parkway about 1.20am when officers detected his car.
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He was stopped and given a roadside breath test which recorded a positive result.
The speed limit in the area is 100 km/h.
The Harrison resident was taken to the City Police Station where he recorded a blood alcohol reading of 0.071.
An ACT Policing spokesman said the man will be summonsed to face court at a later date.
MILWAUKEE — Bryce Nze had a career-high 25 points on 11-of-14 shooting to go with 10 rebounds on Friday night and Milwaukee beat Green Bay 76-58.
Carson Warren-Newsome added 12 points and Jeremiah Bell scored 11 for the Panthers (13-13, 6-7 Horizon League).
Milwaukee led by double digits for the entire second half except once when the Phoenix (10-16, 5-8) trailed 34-25 on Khalil Small’s jumper in the first minute of the period.
Nze scored the first six points of the game and Milwaukee opened with an 8-0 run. Green Bay took its only lead of the game at 13-12 before the Panthers went on an 8-0 run and never trailed again.
Manny Patterson had 13 points and Small scored 10 for Green Bay. The Phoenix committed 20 turnovers and were outrebounded 38-29.
Ranbir Kapoor will soon be seen in Rajkumar Hirani's Sanju. The biopic on Sanjay Dutt's life talks about the ups and downs that Bollywood's Baba went through. While launching the teaser of the film today, Ranbir was questioned about a lot of topics that are being discussed in the country as well as the entertainment industry.
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Casting couch is one thing which has always haunted Bollywood. And after Saroj Khan gave a statement on casting couch prevailing in the industry this morning, the youngest superstar of Bollywood, Ranbir Kapoor was asked about his views on the same at the teaser launch of Rajkumar Hirani's Sanju. The star actor said, "I have never faced casting couch. If it's there then it's the worst thing." Rajkumar Hirani's Sanju, also stars Sonam Kapoor, Dia Mirza, Vicky Kaushal, Jim, Paresh Rawal and a few other actors as well.
Everyone knows reading is fundamental, but for a tenacious 4-year old in Chicago, now, reading is viral!
I am an avid runner. Actually, I am a plodder. Those speed days are long gone, but I enjoy getting out and running sections of the GreenBelt.
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TvrA'a is the Old Town of the city of Osijek in Croatia. It is the best-preserved and largest ensemble of Baroque buildings in Croatia and consists of a Habsburg star fort built on the right bank of the River Drava.
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G Kentavious Caldwell-Pope made the shots when he needed to on Sunday night, including a 3-pointer with 13.2 seconds left in the game in the 102-101 win over the Toronto Raptors.
No dogs or humans were reported harmed or injured after a whirlwind sent rafts and picnic tables flying along the shores of Washington's Sammamish Lake.
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All Cows Eat Grass
All Cows Eat Grass takes to the lawn in front of the Bessie Smith Culutral Center for a fun night of music, all part of the Levitt AMP Chattanooga Music Series.
Thursday, 7 p.m.
Bessie Smith Cultural Center
200 E. MLK Blvd.
bessiesmithcc.org
Thursday, October 5
DJ Battle Semi-Finals: Hip-Hop CHA
Come out for the latest round in the search for Chattanooga's best and brightest hip-hop artists.
9 p.m.
Revelry Room
41 Station St.
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Friday, October 6
Van Gordon Martin
Dedicated to pushing the boundaries of electric guitar, represented by a deep love for reggae, dub, and soul music.
10 p.m.
Clyde’s On Main
122 W. Main St.
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Saturday, October 7
Black Market Haggis
This very talented five piece band combines Irish traditional and ancient Celtic music into a modern style.
8 p.m.
Charles & Myrtle’s Coffeehouse
105 McBrien Rd.
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April 24 (UPI) -- Suspected pirates boarded a Dutch-flagged cargo ship near the Nigerian coast, the ship's managing company said Monday.
The suspects kidnapped 12 of the 14 crew members on board FWN Rapide on Saturday near Port Harcourt, ForestWave Navigation BV said.
Two others crew members were uninjured and moved the vessel to a safe location, the company said. ForestWave commended the two for their "courageous and professional handling" of the incident.
"ForestWave would like to stress its main priority is to establish contact with the missing seafarers and secure their earliest and secure return," the company said in a statement. "The company's Emergency Response team is working around the clock and is liaising with the local and international authorities."
The ship was traveling from Takoradi, Ghana, to Bonny, Nigeria, when it came under attack.
April 28 (Reuters) -
* Fitch affirms Netherlands at 'AAA'; outlook stable
* Fitch on Netherlands - 'AAA' ratings reflect netherlands' diversified, high value-added and flexible economy
* Fitch on Netherlands - Fitch forecasts a moderate increase in general government surplus to 0.8 pct of GDP in 2017, and 0.5 pct in 2018
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AUSSIE Kym Johnson and Shark Tank’s Robert Herjavec have something to dance about.
The former Dancing with the Stars partners have welcomed twins into the world.
Camera Icon Kym Johnson (L) and Robert Herjavec in January. Picture: AFP
Johnson posted on Instagram that their “little angels” were born on Monday morning.
The 41-year-old says she never thought her heart could feel so full.
The couple had previously announced they were expecting a boy and a girl.
They did not reveal their names.
Herjavec is a father of three children from a previous marriage.
The 55-year-old Canadian businessman appears on Shark Tank.
Johnson made a name for herself on the Australian version of Dancing with the Stars, where she once dated Tom Williams, who she was partnered with.
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NORFOLK, Va. -In a Super Bowl 52 centric Locker Room show, Wink delivers the lowdown on a wild week in Minnesota, that included the Redskins trading for quarterback Alex Smith, effectively ending the Kirk Cousins era in Washington.
Later, Mitch would break down the weekend in college basketball, which features ODU trying to bounce back from a disappointing loss, and Virginia trying to extend it's win streak to 14. William & Mary also tries to seize sole possession of first place in the CAA.
Three people were hospitalized Sunday after a two car crash that involved a Nicollet County Sheriff’s squad car.
The State Patrol says 45-year-old (deputy) Steven Raymond Hlavac of North Mankato was southbound on Lee Boulevard and turning left onto Belgrade Avenue when his squad car was hit by another vehicle from behind.
There were three people in the car. The 16-year-old unidentified male driver, along with passengers 16-year-old Seid Ali Jama and 18-year-old Abdulahi Osman Abshair of North Mankato.
All four of those involved were taken to the MCHS Hospital in Mankato for treatment of their injuries.
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FILE - In this Sept. 19, 2017, file photo, President Donald Trump addresses the 72nd session of the United Nations General Assembly, at U.N. headquarters. Just 24 percent of Americans say the country is heading in the right direction after a tumultuous stretch for Trump. That's according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. Richard Drew, File AP Photo
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TWO men have been charged over a burglary in Alkimos last night.
It’s alleged a man tried to kick in a door at a home on Pangolin Grove about 6pm on Saturday but failed and instead removed a glass window pane to break into the property.
Two men allegedly entered the home and took a number of items and put them in a car.
A resident, who was inside at the time, was able to ring police from a room.
Police attended a short time later and arrested three men.
Gang Crime Detectives have charged two men with aggravated burglary and stealing, a 36-year-old man of no fixed address and a 43-year-old man from Pearsall.
Both men are due to appear in Perth Magistrates Court today. The third person has been released, pending further enquiries.
Former officer arrested, charged with giving inmate a key impression to a unit at Tyger River Correctional Institution
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – A former correctional officer is on the other side of the law after authorities in Spartanburg say he knowingly provided an inmate with a key impression to one of the units at Tyger River Correctional Institution.
Cody Allen Masters is charged with furnishing or attempting to furnish a prisoner with contraband, violation of the State Ethics law, misconduct in office and criminal conspiracy.
He was arrested on May 25.
Authorities say he threw the key impression over the fence to the inmate.
Master was employed at the facility since September of 2017.
MOSCOW (AP) — The Russian Olympic Committee says its athletes are overwhelmingly in favor of competing at the upcoming Pyeongchang Olympics.
Sofia Velikaya says the ROC athletes’ commission, which she chairs, has heard from “all the athletes in all sports” on the Olympic program, with a majority in favor of competing.
Velikaya says no athletes have told the ROC they would rather boycott and adds “at the current moment, everyone’s training and everyone’s hoping to take part in the Olympics.”
The International Olympic Committee last week barred the Russian team from the Olympics because of doping offenses at the 2014 Sochi Games, but is allowing Russians to compete under a neutral flag as “Olympic Athletes from Russia.”
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An American college student has been reported missing in Bermuda.
Bermuda police say 19-year-old Mark Dombroski was on a rugby tour with Saint Joseph's University, of Philadelphia, when he disappeared early Sunday.
Police say he was last seen around 1 a.m. at The Dog House, a bar and restaurant in Hamilton, the island's capital. They are asking for the public's help in locating the missing teen, circulating a flyer with his photos.
The police say "there is concern for his well-being."
Saint Joseph's is a Roman Catholic Jesuit university. It issued a statement saying it has been in touch with the freshman's family and "continues to pray for his safe return."
Dombroski is from Media, Pennsylvania, and is a 2017 graduate of Archmere Academy in Claymont, Delaware.
HELSINKI (AP) — Finland has become the first country in Europe to pay its unemployed citizens a basic monthly income, amounting to 560 euros ($587), in a social experiment hoped to cut government red tape, reduce poverty and boost employment.
Olli Kangas from the Finnish government agency KELA said Monday that the two-year trial with the 2,000 randomly picked citizens who receive unemployment benefits kicked off Jan. 1.
Those 2,000 unemployed chosen will receive 560 euros every month, with no reporting requirements on how they spend it. The amount will be deducted from any benefits they already receive.
The unemployment rate of Finland, a nation of 5.5 million, stood at 8.1 percent in November with some 213,000 people without a job — unchanged from the previous year.
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The community is invited to a concert featuring Charles Lazarus and pianist Tom Linker 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10, at Wayzata Community Church, 125 Wayzata Blvd. E.
The performers will showcase great American songs in a uniquely intimate setting. Audience members can expect to hear selections ranging from early spirituals and the music of Steven Foster, all the way to George Gershwin, big band great Harry James and St. Paul composer Steve Heitzeg. The concert will include Heitzeg’s American Nomad concerto, which showcases his musical journey from the east coast to the west coast of the United States celebrating the myriad styles of American music and the joyful spirit it represents.
During the concert, there will be a special intermission chat with Heitzeg.
Tickets available at charleslazarus.com.
Info: wayzatacommunitychurch.org
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CHICAGO — It's that wonderful time of year: paving season in Chicago.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced Tuesday plans to pave 200 miles of city streets this season, bringing Chicago's total to more than 2,000 miles paved since 2011.
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On August 12, 2017, Devora R. Caplan (nee Siegel), beloved wife of the late Allan H. Caplan; loving sister of Ira Siegel; devoted daughter of the late Harry and Annette Siegel; dear daughter-in-law of Jeanne and the late David Caplan; adored sister-in-law of Ellis and Marsha Caplan, Charlene “C.C.” and Michael Levine, Kenneth and the late S.C. Farkas; also survived by loving nieces and nephews. Services at SOL LEVINSON & BROS., INC., 8900 Reisterstown Road, at Mount Wilson Lane, on Tuesday, August 15, at 10 a.m. Interment at Progressive Rudomer Verein Cemetery, Rosedale. Please omit flowers. Contributions in her memory may be sent to Ahavas Yisrael Charity Fund, c/o Janine Chapman, 2723 Woodcourt Rd, Baltimore, MD 21209. The family will be in mourning through Thursday evening.
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The Shelton Trails Committee will be meeting at the Shelton Intermediate School, 675 Constitution Blvd N, parking lot at 6:30 p.m on Jan. 12. There should be a full moon rising, and that’s what makes this a moonlight hike. Members ask that any participants be on time. Anyone planning on attending should bring a flashlight or headband light, good footwear, and dress for the weather. Leashed pets are welcome. The length of the hike will depend upon the conditions on the ground. It is recommended that you check our website on the day of the hike for any updates at sheltontrailscom.blogspot.com.
ZURICH Feb 14 Credit Suisse on Tuesday posted a 2.35 billion Swiss franc ($2.34 billion) net loss for the fourth quarter on the back of a U.S. legal settlement, and said it will cut its headcount further in 2017 by a net 5,500 jobs.
The average estimate in a Reuters poll of seven analysts was for a net loss of 2.013 billion francs in the quarter.
For 2016, Switzerland's second-biggest bank posted a net loss of 2.44 billion francs following a 2.94 billion franc loss in 2015.
Nevertheless, Credit Suisse proposed a dividend of 0.70 francs per share, in line with market expectations.
($1 = 1.0039 Swiss francs) (Reporting by Joshua Franklin; Editing by Michael Shields)
Russian Social Accounts Adding To Complaints That Austin Bombings Aren't Being Covered Social media users are complaining that the Austin bombings isn't getting enough coverage in the press. But it isn't only American Twitter users, for example, who are saying that. Accounts associated with Russian influence operations also have picked up that thread.
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Daiwa SB Investments Ltd. cut its stake in Delphi Automotive PLC by 9.2% during the first quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The firm owned 1,280 shares of the company's stock after selling 130 shares during the period.
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BALDWIN, La. (KLFY) – Authorities in St. Mary Parish are investigating a body found in the roadway in Baldwin.
According to Detective Lt. Public information Officer Traci Landry, shortly after 3 this morning, the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office received a call about a body in the roadway.
The Sheriff’s office responded to the scene and found a male victim unresponsive in the 600 block of LaBau Street.
The coroner’s office was contacted and is investigating the case along with the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office.
No further details were released.
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This gorgeous Diablo West rancher has four bedroom, two and a half bath home has been completely remodeled from top to bottom. With beautiful engineered hardwood floors throughout the open floorplan offers an abundance of natural light and is perfect for entertaining. The kitchen has been updated with quartz countertops, Bosch stainless steel appliances, waterfall countertops on the center island and soft close drawers. Other features include a spacious master suite with walk-in closet, new windows, new doors, new air ducts, new electrical and new plumbing. The newly landscaped backyard is perfect for relaxing or entertaining with a new refinished deck and large covered patio with lights.
One woman is dead and five people were injured in a head on crash Sunday afternoon on P.E.I.'s Route 2.
RCMP say the crash occurred around 2:30 p.m. near the community of Scotchfort.
The 56-year-old Mount Stewart woman was the lone occupant of her car. Police said five people were in the second vehicle, a pickup truck. All were taken to hospital for treatment of minor injuries.
Route 2 was closed for a period of time while an RCMP collision analyst worked at the scene. An investigation into the cause of the fatal accident is continuing.
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TORONTO -- American department store Nordstrom is opening the first Canadian location of its discount Rack chain on Thursday.
The 35,000-square-foot store will be situated north of Toronto at Vaughan Mills mall.
It is promising savings of up to 70 per cent on products from 38 of the 50 brands already sold in its Canadian department stores.
Among the brands the Seattle-based retailer says shoppers can expect to find on its Vaughan shelves are Nike, Kate Spade New York, Tory Burch and Sam Edelman.
The location is part of Nordstrom's ambitious plans to roll out a handful of Rack stores across the country in the next few years.
In the coming months, it will open another location in downtown Toronto's Yorkville neighbourhood.
Buddhist monk Dhammapiya from Tripura has been elected as the new secretary general of the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC).
He was elected on the post at the second general assembly of the IBC held in New Delhi, said a statement from the organisation.
The IBC is a global Buddhist forum for preservation and development of heritage sites of the religion in India and other parts of the world.
More than 150 international participants, including around 80 from India, met for the election of the new general secretary and members of the governing councils of the organisation.
The Dalai Lama delivered a message to the congregation through video. A keynote address was delivered by the chief guest, Union minister Kiren Rijiju, it said.
On the occasion, a governing board was also elected with representatives from Mongolia, Australia, Mexico, Bhutan, Uganda and other countries, the statement added.
-PTI
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Tucker, 20, homered in back-to-back games for High-A Buies Creek, accumulating nine RBI during those contests. He is currently batting .333 with three home runs, 13 RBI and two steals through 10 games.
Tucker has found little resistance thus far at this level, posting a staggering 1.125 OPS. The sample size is small, but Tucker has as much upside as any outfielder in the minors right now, particularly if his power stroke continues to develop.
The footballer met his childhood sweetheart Megan when they were at school, aged 14.
And yesterday, the blonde beauty was pictured stood in the stands as she supported the 24-year-old at the World Cup 2018.
Tensions rose as the England versus Colombia game went to a penalty shoot out - but fans were left overjoyed as Jordan saved a goal.
Following the game, which saw England scoop a 4-3 victory, Megan took to Instagram to share before and after photos of her watching the match intently.
In the first capture, the Instagram sensation could be seen looking nervous as she held her hands together.
The Kaduna State Environmental Protection Authority (KEPA) has alerted residents of the state to the dangerous chemicals emitting from raging fire incident into the environment.
Mr Yusuf Rigasa, the KEPA General Manager, raised the alarm on Wednesday in Kaduna.
Rigasa said, “There is fire incident at a chemical dump location at No. 9 Rafi Road by the bridge of a river within the metropolis.’’
He said that the fire was emitting dangerous chemicals into the atmosphere and could be injurious to human health.
Rigasa said that the affected areas were Barnawa, Kakuri, Tudun Wada and Kigo Road.
“We strongly advise inhabitants of the locations where the air is polluted to always wear chemical nose masks or evacuate completely from the areas,’’ he said.
Rigasa said that KEPA officers were working with other emergency agencies in the state to put out the fire.
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This weekend, Drake rocked the stage at Coachella in Indio, California but his stay at a country club nearby was far from pleasant.
The rapper accused The Madison Club, a private residential community in La Quinta, California of racial profiling stating, “The most offensive place I have ever stayed at in my life with staff who pick and choose who they are going to accommodate based on racial profiling,” Drake captioned an Instagram image of The Madison Club’s logo.
Despite reaching commercial success, Drake’s post and delete shows us that fame and fortune does not protect you from discrimination.
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WEST HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH)–Exit 40 on Interstate-84 westbound in West Hartford has been closed after a multi-vehicle crash with a rollover, ejection, and entrapment, according to Connecticut State Police.
Police said the car crossed over from the eastbound lanes to the westbound lanes.
Occupants in the crash were transported to the hospital by emergency medical personnel. At least one of them suffered a serious injury, according to police.
On the other side of the highway, I-84 eastbound in Farmington has been closed between exits 39 and 39A.
Police tweeted out the following around 7 p.m. on Friday:
#CTtraffic: I84 wb x40 West Hartford CLOSED for multi-vehicle injury crash w/rollover, ejection & entrapment. — CT State Police (@CT_STATE_POLICE) February 3, 2018
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A man is charged in connection to a homicide investigation at a Memphis motel.
Police arrested and charged Christopher Mabry after Donnell Love was found shot to death at Governor’s Inn located in the 2400 block of Mount Moriah Road on February 12.
Investigators were led to Mabry, who had been on the run for a little over two months, thanks to tips.
A witness told police three men, one of the men had a gun, rushed into the room and shot Love several times. The gunman then pointed the gun at witness and demanded money and other items.
The three suspects then left the scene.
Surveillance video shows Mabry and two other men getting into a green Dodge Ram pickup truck.
Mabry, who police said was unarmed, is charged with first-degree murder in perpetration of robbery. Police are still searching for the two other suspects.
If you have any information that could help police, you encouraged to call CrimeStoppers at 901-528-CASH.
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When news hit that SZA would be taking leave from the TDE‘s “The Championship Tour,” most thought the singer would shut down her schedule for a few days of rest. However, the vocalist hinted on Twitter that her vocal cords might be permanently damaged.
In a series of now-deleted tweets, SZA suggested that a test performed to test the range of her voice didn’t land in her favor.
“My voice is permanently injured . Great !!!!!!!!!!!!! YAYYYYYUUYH!!!!!!!!’n,” SZA wrote Tuesday (May 29) night.
She added, “Tonight was the test . That settles that. I jus wanna be left alone my priorities are f*cked up . They been f*cked up . I need space goodbye.”
At the age of 27, SZA conceivably has a long career ahead of her and we hope that this is just a small setback.
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A chance for men to get together and talk about the things that really matter starts up at the Haxey Gate Inn on Saturday, March 24 at 9.30am. Breakfast is free for the first get-together when those attending will be able to discuss how often they want to meet, etc. For more information call Rev David Henson on 01427 890270.
A list of couples who started out as co-stars includes…
E! Online has a gallery of co-stars of movies or TV shows who became couples.
Here are the highlights:
Kit Harington and Rose Leslie from “Game of Thrones”.
Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton from “The Voice”.
Ben McKenzie and Morena Baccarin from “Gotham”.
Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes from “The Place Beyond the Pines”.
Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson from “Twilight”.
Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan from “Step Up”.
Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth from “The Last Song”.
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie from “Mr. and Mrs. Smith”.
Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux from “Wanderlust”.
Emma Stone and Andrew Garfield from “The Amazing Spider-Man”.
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The SEC awarded $83M to three whistleblowers who aided in the $415M settlement with Bank of America (BAC -0.8% ).
“These courageous executives are a shining example for other people on Wall Street with integrity and are likely to lead to an increase in corporate whistleblowing,” said Jordan Thomas, a lawyer who advises whistleblowers.
The 2016 case against BofA was regarding putting billions in customer assets at risk through misuse of cash and securities over a six-year period, to which the bank admitted wrongdoing.
Burlington Coat Factory faces storm over Ivanka Trump products When her products vanished, complaints followed: 'Ivanka Trump is a good person.' Check out this story on CurrentArgus.com: http://usat.ly/2lLJtju Nordstrom announced it is dropping the Ivanka Trump collection, after a boycott was launched against stores carrying the brand.
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If the darkest workout gear possible inspires you to break a sweat, more power to you. Let everyone else jump on the all-white-workout-gear train, and stick to what makes you feel best by dressing in all black. The following 23 items offer both functionality and chic, edgy style, and they all come in your favorite color ever.
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BOSTON (AP) -- UPDATE (9:19 a.m.): Kenya's Geoffrey Kirui has won the Boston Marathon -- his first marathon victory ever.
Kirui outran Galen Rupp of the U.S. to take Monday's 121st running of the race in an unofficial time of 2 hours, 9 minutes, 36 seconds.
He took seventh in last year's Amsterdam Marathon and third at Rotterdam.
Rupp finished unofficially in 2 hours, 9 minutes, 58 seconds.
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Edna Kiplagat has won her Boston Marathon debut.
The Kenyan policewoman opened up a big lead heading into the Newton hills, and she cruised to victory in an unofficial 2 hours, 21 minutes, 53 seconds in Monday's 121st running of the race.
It's the first time Kiplagat, a two-time world champion, has raced Boston.
She's won in London, New York City and Los Angeles.
As French President Emmanuel Macron moves smoothly through his visit to the U.S., observers are still buzzing about the speech he delivered to the European Parliament in Strasbourg last week—a performance that led my longtime friend Will Marshall, president of the Progressive Policy Institute, to call Mr. Macron the leader of the free world.
The speech was a full-throated defense of liberal democracy, which for some sparked memories of George W. Bush’s second inaugural address. But there is a key difference. President Bush...
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The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation sent its findings on the shooting of Girard officer Justin Leo to the Trumbull County Prosecutor's office on Friday.
Leo was shot and killed by Jason Marble while answering a domestic call at 408 Indiana Ave. on Oct. 21, 2017. Another officer on the scene returned fire and killed Marble, and was given paid leave.
Trumbull County Prosecutor Dennis Watkins said he will review the findings over the next few weeks, and must review the entire BCI document before releasing the name of the officer involved or any details of the case.
"It's really nice and great," guitarist and founder Mick Jones has told Ultimate Classic Rock. "It sort of completes the circle almost. It's a great feeling and the fans love it. We love it. It's amazing - Kelly and Lou Gramm hit it off like a house on fire. They love it. I was holding my breath for a minute there, because in other conditions, it could be a touchy subject. But it hasn't been at all - it's been the opposite."
And Jones also says he'd like to work again with Gramm again in the studio, to complete tracks he started years ago. "There's about 10 or 12 [tracks], which I've been listening to," he says. "I don't quite know when we're going to have a chance to do that, but it wouldn't be before the fall. I'm aware that they're there, but I think we have to concentrate on one thing at a time. You know, otherwise the projects it's not good to be thinking of three or four different things at once." Read more here.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) - Florida Gov. Rick Scott wants to put a constitutional amendment on the ballot that would make it harder for state legislators to raise taxes or fees.
The Republican governor will announce his proposal Monday. Scott, who is considering running for the U.S. Senate, wants the measure to go before voters in 2018.
If passed by 60 percent of voters, state legislators could not pass any future taxes or fees without a supermajority vote. Scott has not yet exactly outlined what would be covered by the proposal or how large a supermajority would be needed.
Several other states, including California, have similar restrictions.
Scott wants the Florida Legislature to place the amendment on the ballot. But the governor said he may also ask the Constitution Revision Commission to consider the proposal.
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× China Lights closed Friday Oct. 6 due to weather
MILWAUKEE — China Lights “The Magic Returns” that is held at Boerner Botanical Gardens in Hales Corners, WI will be closed Friday, October 6 according to a recent release.
Officials say it is due to the potential of inclement weather conditions. China Lights is planned to reopen Saturday, October 7th at 5:30 p.m. and will run through October 22, 2017, closed on Mondays.
Included in the evening’s final newscast:
— Congressman Jeff Duncan believes he spoke with the shooter at Wednesday’s Republican baseball team practice.
— SC’s junior U.S. Sen. Tim Scott made an impassioned plea for the country to come together.
— A new law signed by Gov. Henry McMaster would require the state come up with new methods to grade schools.
— Columbia Police say DNA left behind by a burglar helped link him to the killing of a homeowner who interrupted his crime.
If only Blake Griffin hadn’t stepped on Lamar Odom’s foot. If only Donald Sterling hadn't said the kinds of things Donald Sterling was fond of saying. If only Chris Paul hadn’t fumbled away a playoff game in Oklahoma City. If only Corey Brewer and Josh Smith didn’t stun the Clippers when they were a quarter away from franchise history. If only Griffin didn’t get into a fight with a team employee, if only he and Paul physically held up, if only the Clippers could have found joy in one another, in all the talent they amassed and all the winning they did.
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Home Indiana Gov. Holcomb, Secretary Azar Announce Federal Approval to Continue HIP February 2nd, 2018 Tyrone Morris Indiana
The Healthy Indiana Plan is getting new support from the federal government. Health and Human Service Secretary Alex Azar joined Governor Holcomb at Sidney & Lois Eskenazi Hospital to announce that Indiana has gotten approval to continue HIP through December 2020.
They say that means coverage for more than 400,000 low-income Hoosiers will continue. The federal approval also means HIP can be enhanced with up to $80 million in annual funding.
That money will go toward the ongoing fight against the opioid crisis.
The approval also adds measures that connect HIP members with jobs and educational opportunities.
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PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ian Desmond hit his fourth home run of the season and rookie German Marquez pitched effectively into the sixth inning as the Colorado Rockies beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-1 on Wednesday night to snap a three-game losing streak.
Marquez (5-3) gave up one run and four hits in five-plus innings as the Rockies avoided being swept for the first time this season. Raimel Tapia went 4 for 4 and scored three times for Colorado. Jake McGee bailed the Rockies out of a bases-loaded, one-out jam in the seventh. Colorado picked up its major-league best 25th road win.
The Pirates managed just one extra-base hit and left eight men on as their season-high four-game winning streak came to an end.
Chad Kuhl (1-6) remained winless since the first week of the season. He gave up three runs in five innings and his ERA sits at 5.61 through 12 starts.
LONDON, July 4 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Theresa May said welfare minister Esther McVey will correct a statement to parliament after McVey was accused of making misleading remarks about problems with the roll-out of a controversial welfare reform.
“It is very clear that ministers should correct the record in parliament, and the welfare secretary will be correcting the record,” May told lawmakers on Wednesday.
McVey’s correction will come after Britain’s spending watchdog took the unusual step of publicly criticising the minister, saying she had misinterpreted a report to make it look as though the new welfare reform is working well. (Reporting By Andrew MacAskill and Paul Sandle; editing by Stephen Addison)
A carjacking victim has her car returned to her within minutes by Tulsa police, but her cell phone and wallet are still missing. The victim was caught outdoors around 10 p.m. Monday at the Dollar General store at 10800 East 11 Street.
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MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine officials say the government is considering adding airports to serve the capital Manila and nearby areas, including a sprawling airport city complex that could handle 100 million passengers a year.
Manila’s congested international airport once was dubbed the world’s worst airport in surveys by travel website The Guide to Sleeping in Airports.
Improvements have allowed it to escape that listing since 2015, but it remains overly congested.
Transport Undersecretary Roberto Lim said a multi-airport system could include the present airport in Manila, an expanded Clark airport northwest of the capital that could handle 8 million passengers per year, another 2,500-hectare (6,177.5 acre) airport in Bulacan, also north of Manila, and possibly yet another airport and seaport in the former U.S. naval station in Cavite province adjacent to Manila.
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U.S. Ambassador to Cambodia William Heidt, second from left, inspects former Khmer Rouge victims' clothes on display with Cambodia's Secretary of State for the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts Chuch Phoeun, left, at Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Monday, Dec. 11, 2017. The U.S government provided more than $55,000 to Cambodia for the preserving of personal items belonging to prisoners at a Khmer Rouge prison and torture center in the 1970s. Heng Sinith AP Photo
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“Phone records and intercepted calls show that members of Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign and other Trump associates had repeated contacts with senior Russian intelligence officials in the year before the election,” the New York Times reports.
“American law enforcement and intelligence agencies intercepted the communications around the same time that they were discovering evidence that Russia was trying to disrupt the presidential election by hacking into the Democratic National Committee… The intelligence agencies then sought to learn whether the Trump campaign was colluding with the Russians on the hacking or other efforts to influence the election.”
“The officials interviewed in recent weeks said that, so far, they had seen no evidence of such cooperation. But the intercepts alarmed American intelligence and law enforcement agencies, in part because of the amount of contact that was occurring while Mr. Trump was speaking glowingly about the Russian president, Vladimir V. Putin.”
South Korean prosecutors said Monday the daughter of the confidante of disgraced President Park Geun-hye has been arrested in Denmark and authorities are working to get her returned home in connection with a huge corruption scandal. Park was impeached last month by lawmakers amid public fury over prosecutors' allegations that the president conspired to allow her longtime friend, Choi Soon-sil, to extort companies and control the government.
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick Three-Midday' game
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday afternoon's drawing of the "Pick Three-Midday" game were:
9-5-8, Fireball: 6
(nine, five, eight; Fireball: six)
Yup, two historic traitors. Benedict Arnold and Grab a puzz Trump.
We need an independent prosecutor quickly.
The Ivory Coast are in the middle of a year to forget, and their draw against Mali in Bamako on Friday suggests that things are set to get worse before they get better.
At the halfway stage of the World Cup qualifying campaign, the Elephants sat two points clear of Morocco at the top of Group C, with two home games and an away game against the Eagles—recently smashed 6-0 by Herve Renard’s side—to play.
Marc Wilmots had masterminded a 3-0 victory away at Gabon in one of the finest displays of any African side—perhaps third behind only Uganda and Nigeria—to help banish some of the miserable memories that had accompanied the early portion of 2017.
However, after Friday’s stalemate, when the Elephants’ best (and almost only) chance came in the 85th minute, they are staring into the abyss…and the prospect of missing their first World Cup since making their tournament debut in 2006.
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Tiny Harris Goes On A Date
After a week of getting taunted by the “side chick” in her dwindling marriage and being publicly humiliated by her soon-to-be-ex-husband, TI…it looks like Tiny may have finally faced facts and picked up the pieces and moved on to a new boo.
While advertising her Fashion Nova apparel for the ‘gram, Tiny mentioned that she was feeling extra-cute while out on the town for a date…but she made no mention of who her mystery suitor was:
Well, good for Tiny! That is…unless she’s on a “lil date” with TI and all this is a moot point. Either way, whether she works it out with her man or moves on to a new one, she’s well within her right.
Who do YOU think Tiny was kicking it with tonight?
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - Blackstone Group LP:
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Caracas (AFP) - 08/14/2017 - 22:23. Maduro orders Venezuela military drill after Trump threat; Paris (AFP) - 08/14/2017 - 22:08. Car smashes into pizza restaurant east of Paris, child dead: police; St. Louis (AFP) - 08/14/2017 - 21:34. Chess: Kasparov ties Karjakin in first comeback match; Washington (AFP) - 08/14/2017 - 18:56. afp-english 11:00:00 PM CEST
The next up in Koffee With Karan Season 5 are Sidharth Malhotra and Jacqueline Fernandez. Both of them had earlier worked together in the film Brothers, and will be seen as the lead couple in their upcoming movie, Reload, in 2017. The good-looking duo will be seen sharing the couch on the show and setting fire with their interesting revelations.
Their chemistry looked amazing on Karan‘s show and we think audiences will not stop laughing after watching their hilarious antics. We will see Jacqueline trying to speak in a different language and ending up making a pus*y joke making both Karan and Sidharth laughing their heart out.
Moreover when Karan asks both of them if they ever had showered with someone and ever had phone s*x Sidharth confesses to have done it all. It will be interesting to see how well they will do given the format of the show.
Check out the super interesting teaser of the episode!
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Three women who have accused U.S. President Donald Trump of sexual misconduct called on Monday for a congressional investigation into his behavior amid a wave of similar accusations against prominent men in Hollywood, the media and politics.
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LOS ANGELES — Costa Rican international Marco Urena accounted for the first two goals in Los Angeles FC pre-season history Friday as the expansion franchise club tied MLS champion Toronto FC 2-2.
The game pitted Toronto captain Michael Bradley against his father, AFC head coach Bob Bradley.
“All in all, not bad,” Bob Bradley said of his team’s performance.
“There’s a lot of work to do still,” he added.
Tsubasa Endoh and Sebastian Giovinco scored for Toronto, which led 1-0 and 2-1. Urena pulled LAFC even for the second time in the 84th minute.
The game, which saw both teams field younger lineups in the first half before turning to senior players in the second, was played at UCLA.
“It was a good day. We got a lot of guys minutes,” said Toronto coach Greg Vanney.
Toronto returns home Saturday before leaving heading south again Tuesday to continue training camp in Mexico.
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The Sujo’s Private School girls’ team proudly display their trophies and medals won at the Stacey Siu-Butt Primary School Hockey Tournament last week.
Dunross Preparatory School (boys) and Sujo’s Private School (girls) captured the titles when the Stacey Siu-Butt Primary Schools Indoor Hockey Tournament came off at Woodbrook Youth Facility, Hamilton-Holder Street, Woodbrook, on Sunday last.
In the boys’ decider of the 15-team competition, Dunross inspired by the eventual Most Valuable Player award recipient, Adam Wyatt edged out Eshe’s Learning Centre ‘B’ 3-2 via penalty-strokes shoot-out following a 1-1 draw.
In the boys’ third placed match, Eshe’s Learning Centre ‘A’ whipped Holy Name 4-1. The 11-team girls’ tournament ended in a lopsided contest with Sujo’s Private School powered by most-goalscorer Toni Campbell-Warren hammered Eshe’s Learning Centre, 6-0.
Briggs Preparatory School took third place in the girls’ competition courtesy a 3-0 blanking of Newtown ‘A’.
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The Ravens now know exactly where they’ll be picking in this year’s NFL Draft.
After dropping Sunday’s regular-season finale to the Cincinnati Bengals, the Ravens (8-8) ended up with the No. 16 pick.
The last time the Ravens picked in that area was in 2014 when they had the 17th-overall selection and took Pro Bowl inside linebacker C.J. Mosley . Quarterback Joe Flacco was the 18th- overall pick of the 2008 draft.
Here’s the full rundown off the draft order for all non-playoff teams:
Cleveland Browns San Francisco 49ers Chicago Bears Jacksonville Jaguars Tennessee Titans (from Los Angeles Rams) New York Jets San Diego Chargers Carolina Panthers Cincinnati Bengals Buffalo Bills New Orleans Saints Cleveland Browns (from Philadelphia Eagles) Arizona Cardinals Indianapolis Colts Philadelphia Eagles (from Minnesota Vikings) Baltimore Ravens Washington Redskins Tennessee Titans Tampa Bay Buccaneers Denver Broncos
Note: The Colts and Eagles have to conduct a coin flip to determine which of them has the No. 14 pick.
Since Oct. 31, 2008, when seismic activity was first detected, hundreds of earthquakes smaller than magnitude 3.4 have peppered a fault zone that partly underlies the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) in north-central Texas. After the quakes were linked to the subsurface disposal of wastewater fluids from oil and gas operations in wells located within a kilometer of the initial quakes, wastewater injections into those wells were halted in August 2009.
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April 24 (Reuters) - Verizon Communications Inc reported better-than-expected first-quarter results on Tuesday as the No. 1 U.S. wireless carrier held on to its customers with unlimited data plans.
Shares of the company rose 2.5 percent to $49.87 in premarket trading.
Net income attributable to Verizon rose to $4.55 billion, or $1.11 per share, in the first quarter ended March 31 from $3.45 billion, or 85 cents per share, a year earlier.
On an adjusted basis, the company earned $1.17 per share. Total operating revenue rose to $31.77 billion from $29.81 billion a year earlier.
Analysts had expected adjusted earnings of $1.10 per share and revenue of $31.26 billion, according to Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S. (Reporting by Shariq Khan in Bengaluru; Editing by Anil D’Silva)
A Bodmin-based Internet business has unveiled ambitious plans to boost its global market.
MacAce, which was founded in 1996 by CEO Gary Hall, has relaunched its MacMate service as WebMate.
The business was one of the first in the UK to develop a web builder platform, which enables users to build their own website quickly and easily.
WebMate CEO, Gary Hall, said: “We’re really excited about the rebranding.
“Over the last 20 years we have built an award-winning reputation for providing excellent support for the Mac market – from hosting and cloud services, through to our pioneering MacMate web builder.
“Customers love what we offer, which is shown by the fact that 81% of them have been using our web builder for four years or more.
“The rebrand to WebMate allows us to take that expertise and support the whole market from Macs to PCs.”
Around a thousand women suffer abuse in Cyprus every year with the latest figures showing close to 10,000 cases of abuse reported between 2005 and 2015, MPs heard on Monday. The Association for the Prevention and Handling of Violence in the Family recorded 786 reports of domestic violence in 2016 while its support hotline received 8,341 calls over the year.
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As London fashion week kicks off in style, Nel has been to meet a young designer to find out just what it takes to make it big in the world of fashion.
Sixty two catwalk shows take place over five days the UK's capital and every year a handful of young designers are chosen to take part in the show.
One of those lucky few is Charli Lynn, a fashion student from Kingston University, Surrey.
Newsround's very own fashionista, Nel, has been grilling Charli for top tips on how to become a budding designer...
NEW YORK CITY, NY – New York Police confirm they have been called to an apparent explosion near the intersection of 42nd street and 8th Avenue in Manhattan. They are currently evacuating three different subway lines because of the report.
The NYPD is responding to reports of an explosion of unknown origin at 42nd Street and 8th Ave, #Manhattan. The A, C and E line are being evacuated at this time. Info is preliminary, more when available. pic.twitter.com/7vpNT97iLC — NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) December 11, 2017
Our sister station in New York, PIX11, says numerous trains are bypassing Times Square and Port Authority. That same report says a man with a “possible second device” has been detained in the subway tunnel, sources said. He was described him as “having wires coming out of him.”
So far, there are no reports of injuries.
We’re working to gather more information about this breaking news. We’ll update you as soon as we can track down more info.
The question has puzzled scientists: when the world's glaciers were retreating, why were New Zealand's glaciers getting bigger? New research from a group of New Zealand scientists may have solved the mystery, but it's not good news; New Zealand's glaciers are now likely to continue melting at a dramatic rate. Between 1983 and 2008, when the vast majority of the world's glaciers were shrinking in a warming world, at least 58 New Zealand glaciers grew bigger.
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Andrew Benintendi singled to right in the 12th inning driving in Xander Bogaerts from third for the winning run as the Boston Red Sox outlasted the Philadelphia Phillies 4-3 on Tuesday night. Mitch Moreland hit one homer and barely missed another in the 12th with a long single off the Green Monster, allowing Bogaerts to advance to third and set up Benintendi's first career walk-off hit.
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A Long Island woman was busted for driving with a startling 26 license suspensions, Suffolk County police said.
Jahnay Harley, 26, was driving her 2016 Mercedes-Benz west on Schleigel Avenue in North Amityville around 4:20 p.m. Monday when police saw her go through several stop signs, authorities said.
Cops pulled her over, conducted a check on her license — and found out it been suspended more than two dozen times.
As officers arrested her, the Amityville woman became agitated and spit at the cops, police said.
She was charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, resisting arrest, obstruction of governmental administration and harassment.
She is due in court Tuesday.
Dumba contributed two assists in a 5-2 win over Vegas on Friday.
When Dumba scores, it's going to be an assist more often than not. He's got 19 assists to nine goals and has just two goals in 2018, having failed to find twine in 12 of the Knights' past 13 games. He's an acceptable choice if you're looking for a cheap assist or two in daily leagues, but in most leagues, he isn't a starting option.
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Like many old cities, Savannah, Georgia stakes a lot on its history. In fact the National Park Service calls Savannah’s downtown one of the largest urban Historic Landmark Districts in the country — a big draw for tourists and residents alike. But a familiar tension between building the future and preserving the past may be putting that rarefied district under threat.
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The next MLive Detroit Team of the Week poll is open, giving fans a chance to vote for special coverage of their favorite team.
Winners of the Team of the Week polls will receive special feature coverage the week after the poll closes. Feel free to share the poll with anyone that can help your team win the vote.
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Cristiano Ronaldo Gets 5 Game Ban ... Can't Push Refs, Bro
Cristiano Ronaldo Gets 5 Game Ban for Pushing Ref
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Even Cristiano Ronaldo can't get away with putting his hands a ref -- and just got hit with a 5 game ban for throwing a hissy fit at the Supercopa De Espana.
After CR7 stormed the pitch and banged a quick goal in the 2nd half of Real Madrid's battle with Barcelona -- he was tripped up by Samuel Umtiti in a run a few minutes later and blew up at the refs for not penalizing the guy.
Ronaldo threw a mini-tantrum and shoved the ref from behind -- which YOU CAN'T DO, EVER!
Ronaldo already had a yellow card for taking his shirt off during his goal earlier in the match.
Dude's in shape.
Frank Holmes: HIVE’s Laser Guided Plan For Staying Ahead In 2018 Video – Crush the Street
Frank Holmes Chairman of HIVE Blockchain Technologies shares his expertise with us and gives an overview of HIVE’s roadmap for 2018 and key insights into the Blockchain space. We also breakdown the adoption curve with Blockchain and the creation of the Stock Market 2.0 via tokenization.
TOPICS IN THIS INTERVIEW:
01:30 Miami Bitcoin conference
02:50 Blockchain technology for 2018
04:30 HIVE Blockchain Technologies for 2018
07:40 The price target for HIVE
08:40 Staying ahead and maintaining the first mover advantage in the space
10:35 Metcalfe’s law and the adoption curve in Blockchain
15:40 Creating the Stock Market 2.0
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SHARE COPY LINK Zion Williamson of Spartanburg Day announces his college commitment to Duke University. Ben Breiner bbreiner@thestate.com
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Fake Hepatitis B vaccines found at Ugandan health facilities
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Ugandan authorities say they have found fake Hepatitis B vaccines at some health facilities, including in the capital, Kampala.
A statement from the Ministry of Health says the fake vaccines were discovered during routine checks at facilities in four districts.
It says some suspects have been arrested in the scam involving doses allegedly originating from India.
The scandal has fueled concerns about corruption in a health sector long plagued by malfeasance. Fake drugs are a common problem across Africa.
A Ugandan lawmaker died of complications related to Hepatitis B last year, bringing more attention to the virus that attacks the liver and can cause chronic illness.
The Hepatitis B prevalence rate in Uganda stands at 10 percent, higher than the HIV rate, according to the most recent government figures.
Man jailed, $1,431 recovered after Clare Co. robbery
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A 31-year-old man has been arraigned on armed robbery charges in connection with an incident in Clare County on Saturday.
Adam Pitt of Farwell is being held on an $800,000 cash or surety bond after being arraigned on charges of armed robbery, felony firearm, and resisting and obstructing police.
Deputies responded to the robbery at 11:03 p.m. Saturday at the Buccilli’s Restaurant in Farwell, a media release states.
An employee who was leaving work reported being held at gunpoint by a man wearing a black ski mask. The suspect demanded the nightly banking deposits. After receiving the money, the suspect ran away.
Deputies and Clare Police, along with a K-9, searched the area and found the suspect hiding in bushes behind the Farwell Elementary School. The cash, $1,431, and a firearm were recovered.
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New York - Instinet has completed the purchase of the BlockCross ATS, the alternative trading system, from State Street.
Instinet announced its intention to purchase the BlockCross ATS from State Street on June 22, 2017. The terms were not disclosed.
"I am pleased to confirm that we have completed the purchase of the BlockCross ATS. This acquisition expands our ability to source unique liquidity and block trading opportunities for our clients as they seek best execution," said Jonathan Kellner, CEO of Instinet Holdings Incorporated.
Instinet's algorithmic trading strategies, including its marquee Nighthawk algorithm, have been integrated into the BlockCross front end. The firm will operate the BlockCross ATS using the same BlockCross team, who joined Instinet's office in Boston.
A provisional team of twenty Under-20 handball girls has been selected to go into full residential camp ahead of the Africa Cup slated for next month in Ivory Coast.
Handball Association of Zambia president Bwalya Banda says 17 of the 20 players have since reported for camp.
He says first choice goalkeeper Ruth Kunda is being awaited from Siavonga, while top scorer Simataa Simataa and Lizzy Simonga from Limulunga are also yet to join camp.
Banda says the team will in two weeks’ time be trimmed to 16 players who will travel for the Africa Cup.
The Handball Association on Sunday organised a friendly match between the All Stars team and the rest to assess the girls.
The All Stars team won by 20 to 18 goals.
MIAMI (WSVN) - Police are investigating an armed carjacking in Miami.
According to officials, Miami Police responded to the corner of Northwest 54th Street and Third Avenue around 7 a.m., Wednesday.
The victim’s SUV was found abandoned at Northwest 70th Street and Seventh Avenue, a short while after.
There is no word on any injuries.
At this point it is unknown if the suspect has been caught. However, police were seen taking someone into custody.
If you have any information on this crime, call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a $1,000 reward.
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"Employee 1," the man who sent out the false ballistic missile alert in Hawaii, says he is being treated unfairly and he was positive at the time that the drill was real.
Manchester Victoria station today, after a man was pushed to his death (Picture: Cavendish)
A woman has been charged with murder after a man was hit by a moving tram.
Charrissa Loren Brown-Wellington, 31, has been remanded in custody to appear before Manchester and Salford Magistrates’ Court.
Officers were called to Victoria station in Manchester city centre just after 7.50pm on Sunday, Greater Manchester Police said.
They are investigating whether the man was pushed from the platform in front of a moving tram.
Charrissa Loren Brown-Wellington (19/05/1986) charged with murder following collision in Victoria Station https://t.co/F5QaEiVqsM — G M Police (@gmpolice) June 13, 2017
Floral tributes were left at Manchester Victoria (Picture: Cavendish)
A line remained closed at Manchester Victoria station yesterday (Picture: Cavendish)
Emergency services attended but the man, aged 30, died at the scene.
The man has not yet been named by police.
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Police are appealing for help in tracing the person who kicked the wing mirrors off cars parked in a road in New Mills.
Between January 26 and 28, someone damaged a black Volkswagen Golf and a silver Honda CRV that had been parked in Church Lane.
Officers have also been made aware of a third reported incident of the same nature in that area, around those dates.
Do you know the person responsible for the criminal damage, or did you see suspicious activity in the area that you think could be linked?
Police would also like to hear from anyone who lives in that area who has private CCTV that may have captured the offender.
Witnesses or anyone with information should call PC Jim Twort on 101, quoting reference 18000048183.
You can also call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
The enactment of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016, has resulted in large corporate entities queuing up to acquire distressed companies and their assets, put on the block following the initiation of IBC proceedings.
The acquisition of a corporate debtor under the IBC begins with the submission of a resolution plan to the resolution professional (RP) by the resolution applicant (acquirer/bidder), followed by the approval of such resolution plan by the Committee of Creditors (CoC) and finally by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT). The recent Supreme Court judgement ...
Harris County officials are pushing to name a Harris County courthouse in Baytown after Clint Greenwood, the veteran lawman murdered there a week ago in the parking lot. Greenwood, 57, spent decades working as a defense attorney, prosecutor and peace officer in Harris County, earning the respect of a wide swath of the local criminal justice community.
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A Trenton woman was the victim of a scam involving auto body repairs to her car at Target in the Nassau Park Shopping Center on Jan. 14. West Windsor Police Sgt.
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DAKAR, Dec 10 (Reuters) - The Congolese lower house of parliament has adopted a new mining code that will increase taxes and royalties, an aide to the parliament speaker said.
The code had originally been proposed in 2015, but was shelved because of fierce objections from mining companies, which complained that it would put off investment. It now goes to the Senate for another vote. (Reporting by Aaron Ross; Writing by Tim Cocks; Editing by Toby Chopra)
Everyone deserves a great love story. But for seventeen-year old Simon Spier it’s a little more complicated: he’s yet to tell his family or friends he’s gay and he doesn’t actually know the identity of the anonymous classmate he’s fallen for online.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - ADLER REAL ESTATE AG:
* REPAID LIABILITIES AMOUNTING TO C. EUR 380 MILLION IN FIRST HALF OF YEAR​
* h1 ‍Ffo I Increased by 30.8 Percent to Eur 15.7 Million​
* h1 ‍Nav Grows by 2.3 Percent to Eur 1,094.9 Million​
* ‍EBIT AMOUNTED TO EUR 87.7 MILLION IN H1 AND WERE 4.7 PERCENT HIGHER THAN IN PREVIOUS YEAR'S PERIOD (H1 2016 EUR 83.8 MILLION)​
* ‍H1 CONSOLIDATED NET PROFIT 21.7 MILLION EUROS VERSUS 31.8 MILLION EUROS YEAR AGO​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union and Britain agreed that their divorce treaty would include an emergency “backstop” to avoid a hard border in Ireland, the bloc’s Brexit negotiator said on Monday, adding that meant London would now get a transition deal.
Britain's Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union David Davis arrives for a meeting with European Union's chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier in Brussels, Belgium, March 19, 2018. REUTERS/Francois Lenoir
“We have transition deal,” Michel Barnier told reporters after a weekend of late-night negotiations with Britain. “We have agreed that the backstop solution must form part of the legal text of the withdrawal agreement.”
The 40th annual Oglebayfest kicked off earlier today with the Phil Maxwell Artists' & Gourmet Markets.
It's called "homecoming" for the Friendly City by those in charge, and Oglebay President and CEO Eriks Janelsins, tells us there's something different for everyone.
Officials also say this weekend looks like it will beautiful.
Executive Vice President of Operations, Rodney Haley, said, "The weather absolutely plays a factor in it, but rain-or-shine everybody comes out and has a great weekend. The fireworks, I forgot to mention earlier, are also a big hit tomorrow evening. Just a great weekend, this is our 40th Oglebayfest."
There's a parade to start the day tomorrow morning at 9:30 a.m. then those fireworks are around 8 p.m. tomorrow night.
Then on Sunday there's an Oglebay 5K, and Couch Potato Crawl at starting at 9 a.m.
Not to mention food and drinks as well as live music and craft vendors!
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Officers are trying to trace a former fairground worker in West Yorkshire.
Police want to speak to Michael Clark in connection with an ongoing enquiry.
He is believed to be from the Castleford or Airedale areas, and aged in his late 60s to early 70s, a spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said.
The spokesperson said he also worked on fairgrounds in the 1960s.
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101, quoting crime reference number 13170260407
MILAN, Ohio (AP) - The Ohio hometown of Thomas Edison now has two statues honoring the inventor.
A new statue sits in the town square of Milan (MY'-lan), where Edison spent the first seven years of his life.
It was made by Ohio sculptor Alan Cottrill and is similar to another Edison statue Cottrill created and is now displayed at the U.S. Capitol.
The new statue in Milan shows Edison holding a light bulb in one hand and a phonograph in the other.
The Sandusky Register reports a large crowd showed up for the unveiling on Monday.
There's a second statue of Edison in the town square that depicts him as a child with his mother.
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QUEENSBURY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – The Queensbury Town Supervisor and his wife have been arrested.
They are accused of filing false petitions.
Police say John Strough petitioned for signatures on the conservative party line without a witness or notary public present to verify them.
His wife Christianne Strough is accused of notarizing two of the petition sheets herself.
Both are scheduled to be arraigned at a later date.
The Albany County District Attorney has signed on as a special prosecutor.
The next big 3D Mario game, Super Mario Odyssey, has gotten a slew of gameplay PVs courtesy of E3, revealing that one of the main mechanics will be Mario’s ability to take the form of almost any being or object and sure to be another brand new gameplay experience for Mario fans – much like the previously unveiled Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle.
The new E3 trailer:
Almost an hour’s worth of gameplay courtesy of E3:
Kenta Motokura, the game’s director, participates in a developer diary for Super Mario Odyssey:
Obsessed Nintendo fanboys can buy up Super Mario Odyssey in droves when it releases for the Nintendo Switch on October 27th.
Leslie and The Riddler look forward to their plan and must depend on each other.
iTunes Official Music Charts for the week ending October 5, 2017:
Top Songs
1. Thunder, Imagine Dragons
2. Mi Gente (feat. Beyoncé), J Balvin & Willy William
3. Look What You Made Me Do, Taylor Swift
4. rockstar (feat. 21 Savage), Post Malone
5. Bodak Yellow, Cardi B
6. Feel It Still, Portugal. The Man
7. Sorry Not Sorry, Demi Lovato
8. Perfect, Ed Sheeran
9. What Lovers Do (feat. SZA), Maroon 5
10. 1-800-273-8255 (feat. Alessia Cara & Khalid, Logic
Top Albums
1. Greatest Hits, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
2. Tell Me You Love Me, Demi Lovato
3. Younger Now, Miley Cyrus
4. Now, Shania Twain
5. The Bigger Artist, A Boogie wit da Hoodie
6. Evolve,Imagine Dragons
7. Bluebird of Happiness, Tamar Braxton
8. Savage, Tank
9. Wildflowers, Tom Petty
10. Anthology: Through the Years, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
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A few years ago this couldn’t have happened, but a provision in a 2014 package of ballot initiative reforms allowed proponents to yank a measure after it has already qualified. The reforms were designed to give the Legislature the chance to resolve policy disputes that didn’t belong on the ballot, and in two cases this year, they worked exactly as intended. In one, legislators were able craft a compromise on internet privacy that led the sponsor of a related initiative to pull it from the ballot. In another, they convinced paint companies to drop a deceptive lead paint cleanup measure by moving legislation that would have exposed the companies to more lawsuits and higher costs.
March 27 Store Capital Corp:
* Store Capital announces pricing of upsized public offering of common stock
* Store Capital Corp - priced an underwritten public offering of 8.65 million shares of its common stock at a price to public of $23.10 per share
* Public offering upsized from previously announced offering of 7.6 million shares of common stock Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom)
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Chatham County authorities said Tuesday they are searching for a man in connection with a shooting in Moncure.
FILE - In this Friday Dec. 1, 2017 file photo, the World Cup trophy is placed on display during the 2018 soccer World Cup draw in the Kremlin in Moscow. Morocco says it will have to spend $16 billion to prepare the country to host the 2026 World Cup, with every proposed stadium and training ground needing to be built from scratch or renovated. With less than three months until the FIFA vote, the north African nation presented details of its proposal to take on the joint bid from the United States, Canada and Mexico. Alexander Zemlianichenko, file AP Photo
MACKINAW CITY, Mich. — Officials say underwater photos show two electric cables were severed in what Michigan’s attorney general says was a tugboat anchor strike in the waterway that connects Lake Huron and Lake Michigan.
An investigative team led by the U.S. Coast Guard said Tuesday a remotely controlled vehicle had obtained images of the damage site beneath the Straits of Mackinac. The two severed cables were among six owned by American Transmission Co. that are stretched along the lake floor.
Officials said with the visual assessment finished, the company and its contractors plan to cap the ends of the damaged cables to prevent more pollution. About 600 gallons (2,270 litres) of mineral oil insulation fluid spilled into the water when the cables were struck April 1.
Crews have removed about 590 gallons (2,230 litres) that didn’t leak.
Last Saturday saw the Milton Keynes Road Safety Team deliver another motorcycle assessment day.
These are one day events costing £20 consisting of a morning classroom session followed by a two-hour afternoon assessment ride, before finishing off with a debrief.
All attendees also leave with a be a better rider handbook.
The initiative is aimed at reducing the number of motorcyclists killed or injured on Milton Keynes roads. In the past three years two motorcyclists have losr their lives, and 61 have been seriously injured.
There are still spaces available for the courses on May 12 and June 9 at Great Holm fire station.
For more information or to book a place e-mail nigel.spencer@milton-keynes.gov.uk
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An extreme cold warning was issued for parts of Quebec on Sunday.
The warning pertains to portions of norther and eastern Quebec, including Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean, the North Shore, norther Mauricie, the Gaspesie National Park and the Laurentian Wildlife Reserve.
Temperatures will range from -35C to -45C, with moderate winds contributing to high wind chill.
The warning doesn’t apply to Montreal, where temperatures will reach a high of -9C on Saturday and a balmy -1C on Sunday.
"WTF" indeed.
Kim Zolciak-Biermann and husband Kroy Biermann got a little too frisky while posing for a Valentine's Day pic in front of photographer and daughter Brielle Biermann. The Don't Be Tardy star and Real Housewives of Atlanta alum grinned and playfully grabbed her hubby's crotch and the 19-year-old was predictably grossed out.
"Goodbye," Brielle said, as seen in a video she posted on her Snapchat. "What the f--k!"
She also captioned the image, "WTF."
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) this morning arrested Senator Dino Melaye, Daily Trust has gathered.
Yesterday night the police cordoned off the Abuja residence of Sena‎tor Melaye in an operation to arrest him over allegations of gun running.
The deputy force spokesman SP Aremu Adeniran yesterday c‎onfirmed that police operatives were at the senators house to arrest him.
He told Daily Trust last night that Melaye had refused to respond twice to police invitations.
He explained that the Police were after the Senator to explain allegations against him.
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MILWAUKEE -- Brian Kramp spent the morning at the inaugural Harbor Fest at UWM School of Freshwater Sciences Great Lakes Research Facility. Festival organizers want to turn the waterfront of the district into a public amenity and help you fall in love with this forgotten piece of Milwaukee. Festival activities include a boat parade, bike tours, waterscape painting classes and more.
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About Forget-Me-Not Friends
Forget-Me-Not Friends provides tea, cakes and a friendly atmosphere for those wishing to socialize for an hour or two. Everyone is welcome, especially people affected by memory loss. The Cafe provides stimulating, interactive and engaging activities including games, reminiscence, music sessions, quiz, information talks, relaxation sessions and opportunities to chat.
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Russian humanoid robot named Fyodor has generated quite a hype on the Internet. Many Western publications have dubbed the machine a frightening cyborg.
In 2021, Russia plans to send the robot into space. The robot is said to be delivered into orbit on board Russia's new spaceship "Federation." The new spaceship is designed to deliver both cargoes and humans into space, including to the Moon.
The robot was developed by the Russian Foundation for Advanced Research Projects. Fyodor will be used to perform complex tasks outside the International Space Station, while cosmonauts will be manipulating the machine from the inside.
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April 20 Cyient Ltd:
* Says "outlook for FY 18 is strong, backed by a strong pipeline and order backlog"
* Says DLM business is expected to grow in the range of 20% in FY 18
* Says expect to deliver a double digit earnings growth in FY 18
* Says margins are expected to improve by 50bps in FY 18
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“If we have the technologies to save them, then why wouldn’t we try?” said Jan Stejskal, director of the Dvur Kralove Zoo in the Czech Republic, where Najin and Fatu were born. (They now reside in a 700-acre enclosure in Kenya, where they are protected 24 hours a day by armed guards.) “I don’t want to witness the disappearance of these animals right before our eyes just because we didn’t care enough to do something about it.”
New Arch Museum and Grounds Unveiled in St. Louis Video
ST. LOUIS – A newly-renovated Gateway Arch grounds and museum is now open in St. Louis.
Some of the changes include a new grounds entrance. The west side of the arch is a circular sloped, handicap accessible entrance.
There is also a splash pad for the public to dip their feet in.
The exhibits give visitors more in-depth history into western expansion and will show how St. Louis was once the third busiest port in America in the 1850s.
There's also a gift shop and cafe, serving food inside the arch grounds is a first for the national park.
Trump, First Lady Host First Easter Egg Roll at White House
President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump welcomed crowds to the White House for Monday’s Easter Egg Roll and participated in various activities on the South Lawn.
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MOUNT DORA, Fla. — Two Florida homeowners owe thousands of dollars in fines for painting murals emulating a Vincent van Gogh masterpiece on the exterior of their home.
A report by WKMG-TV shows the Mount Dora home covered in blue and yellow paint swirled on the house and a perimeter wall in the style of van Gogh’s painting “The Starry Night.”
Homeowners Nancy Nemhauser and Ludomir Jastrzebski were fined $100 per day, but the fines were capped at 31 days.
The news station reports that a magistrate lifted the cap Thursday. That means the homeowners now owe over $8,000. The fines will continue until the murals are removed.
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It’s a debate that you may not know exists, but in the world of social media, it has been a hotly debated topic.
So fierce is the debate over the pronunciation of Primark that some customers have even asked in stores across the UK about the proper way to pronounce Primark.
Others have submitted a written question on the ‘help’ section of the Primark website.
Much debate has followed the brand over the pronunciation of their name, with customers debating whether it should be called “Pr-eye-mark” or “Pree-mark”. Finally, Primark have revealed the correct way to say their store name.
In the ‘other stuff’ segment of their ‘queries’ page, where you can search for FAQs, they answer the question: “How do you pronounce Primark?”
They responded saying: “That’s a very good question. We like to use Pr-Eye-Mark.” Have you been wrong this entire time? How do you say Primark?
In line with our process of being on the ground in the countries we invest in, Ruchir Desai, Senior Investment Analyst at Asia Frontier Capital, travelled to Sri Lanka to attend an investor conference. The photos in this article are all by AFC.
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WASHINGTON, April 10 The U.S. Justice Department said on Monday it had launched an effort to disrupt and dismantle the Kelihos botnet - a global network of tens of thousands of infected computers under the control of a cybercriminal.
Kelihos malware targeted computers running the Microsoft Windows operating system, the department said in a statement. According to the civil complaint, Peter Yuryevich Levashov, a Russian citizen, allegedly operated the Kelihos botnet since approximately 2010, the statement said.
In order to liberate the victim computers, the United States obtained court orders to take measures to neutralize the Kelihos botnet, including establishing substitute servers and blocking commands sent from the botnet operator, the department said.
(Reporting by Eric Beech; Editing by Eric Walsh)
NEW DELHI: The SC on Friday sought to know the government response to a PIL seeking to change the mode of carrying out capital punishment in the country - from hanging till a convict is dead to either death by lethal injection or death by a firing squad.The Law Commission of India had earlier suggested a switch to the more "humane" mode of executing condemned prisoners by lethal injection.Several US states use this as the mode of execution , though studies have shown that it is equally painful for the convict as drug reaction differs from person to person.The condemned prisoner in that case is given a lethal concoction of drugs to end his life. A PIL filed by advocate Rishi Malhotra said that hanging was a cruel form of executing a convict as it inflicted great pain and injury and violated his right to die with dignity.It is barbaric, inhuman and cruel but also against the UN resolutions which mandate member states to carry out capital punishment in a manner that will inflict minimum possible suffering.
Amateur footage shows the scene after a driver opened fire on African migrants in the Italian city of Macerata. At least six are injured in an attack that police said appeared to be racially motivated
There was an overwhelming response when the MAC Selena collection came out a year ago.
Her fans, known for their dedication, have celebrated the Tejano singer's memory for more than two decades after her death. They showed their support by buying the products that honored Selena Quintanilla-Perez.
First, the MAC website sold out of products. Then came the rush to the stores.
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Snow White is reimagined as both dream and nightmare in Michael Pink’s provocative dance drama. This famous story of good and evil, dark and light, and lust and love is told through evocative sets, couture costumes and Philip Feeney’s striking score.
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DERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. -- A team of researchers at the Penn State Cancer Institute has $50,000 to advance its research on breast cancer, thanks to a grant from the Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition.
Dr. Nancy Lill, Ph.D. accepted the grant Tuesday morning. She says the money will fund her team's research on aggressive forms of breast cancer called triple-negatives. Specifically, Dr. Lill's team plans to advance its work on anti-cancer compounds, known as schweinfurthin analogues, that could eventually treat types of breast cancer that are resistant to chemotherapy.
"The $50,000 will cover one year of research in the laboratory," said Dr. Lill, "in order to establish the proof principal that these might be useful and to understand how they work."
37 women in Pennsylvania are diagnosed with breast cancer every day. The Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition will award $150,000 in grants this year, to breast cancer researchers across the state.
NEW YORK — Queens of the Stone Age frontman Joshua Homme has apologized for second time after a photographer said he kicked her camera while she photographed the band's concert.
Homme says in a video posted to his band's Facebook page early Monday that he doesn't have any excuse or reason to justify what I did."
Photographer Chelsea Lauren said on Instagram that she sought medical treatment after the camera smashed into her face from the kick Saturday night at a radio station's annual Christmas event. Video posted to social media shows Homme swinging his leg and connecting with the camera while playing guitar at the Forum near Los Angeles.
Homme first apologized Sunday, saying he was "in a state of being lost in performance" and thought he was kicking lighting equipment.
He says in the new video that he's "truly sorry and I hope you're OK." He adds, "I've made a lot of mistakes in my life ... I want to be a good man but I think last night I definitely failed at that."
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Eclipse Viewing at E.P. "Tom" Sawyer State Park
Join the park staff and the Louisville Astronomical Society for an eclipse viewing party! LAS will be showing a presentation related to the Solar Eclipse, which will be a 96% coverage at 2:29 p.m. Viewers will also have the opportunity to remember the occasion forever by making their very own Galaxy tubes, a fun craft that can be worn as a necklace or used as a key chain for only $3.00 per person. KY State Park eclipse viewing glasses will be included with the craft.
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Previously on the Best and Worst of WCW Monday Nitro: Glacier fought La Parka in an extremely Brandon Stroud match, the main-event scene got weirdly sexual, and Hulk Hogan declared himself God. Also, Hogan and Sting signed a contract at a Las Vegas hotel in the middle of a TV movie.
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The latest AJ features all 49 winners of this year’s RIBA National Awards, ordered into nine sector categories with cultural and higher-education projects particularly plentiful; and we speculate as to which schemes could feature in this year’s Stirling Prize shortlist. PLUS A year after the Grenfell Tower Fire, architects discuss why the profession has struggled to find its voice on the disaster; Lendlease chief Jonathan Emery talks about the developer’s ...
WOODSTOCK, Ga. (AP)  A Georgia woman is dead and her husband badly hurt after a tour boat they were on in the Bahamas exploded over the weekend.
Cherokee County school officials say 39-year-old Maleka Jackson and her husband, Tiran, were among 10 people on the boat when it blew up about 9 a.m. Saturday off the coast of Exuma, which is 130 miles south of Nassau. The cause of the explosion remains under investigation.
News outlets report video filmed from a nearby boat showed tourists jumping into the water in an attempt to rescue passengers in the burning boat. The footage also showed thick, black smoke pouring into the sky and large flames shooting from the boat.
Jackson is the former president of the Mill Creek Middle School PTSA in Woodstock. According to a Facebook post, she and her husband were celebrating their 15th wedding anniversary.
Equities researchers at Oppenheimer Holdings dropped their Q1 2017 earnings estimates for shares of American Tower Corp in a note issued to investors on Friday, according to Zacks Investment Research . Oppenheimer Holdings analyst T. Horan now anticipates that the real estate investment trust will post earnings per share of $1.52 for the quarter, down from their previous estimate of $1.69.
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MORRIS, Minn. — A 94-year-old Minnesota man whose wife died after battling cancer built a swimming pool in his backyard for children in his neighborhood.
Keith Davison’s wife of 66 years died last year, KARE 11 reports.
“You just can’t imagine what it’s like,” he said. “You cry a lot. That’s just the way it is because she’s not here.”
Davison then decided to do something different to fill his time.
In the spring, the retired judge had an in-ground pool built. In July, the pool, which is 32 feet long and 9 feet deep, opened — and kids from all over the neighborhood came to swim.
“I knew they’d come,” Davison said.
Davison, who has three adult children but no grandchildren, is usually seen sitting in a chair next to the pool, watching the kids swimming, laughing and having fun.
“I’m not sitting by myself looking at the walls,” Davison said. “What else would you think of doing where you could have a whole bunch of kids over every afternoon?”
FILE - In this Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012, file photo, a man walks past a Wells Fargo location in Philadelphia. The Federal Reserve is imposing more penalties on Wells Fargo, freezing the bank's growth until it can prove it has improved its internal controls. The new penalties were announced late Friday, Feb. 2, 2018, on Fed Chair Janet Yellen's last day at the central bank. Matt Rourke, File AP Photo
BMW has filed a selection of CSL patent with the World Intellectual Property Organization in Germany.
A member of the Bimmer Post forums uncovered the patents which include M1 CSL, M2 CSL, M3 CSL, M4 CSL, M5 CSL, M6 CSL, M7 CSL and M8 CSL, indicating that the automaker is planning a fleet of new high-performance variants.
News of these patents come just a few weeks after BMW M boss Frank Van Meel said that a new range of CSL-badged models is being considered.
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Janson's excitement surrounding his sophomore album is palpable. "I think it's my absolute best piece of work. I'm so proud of it. There is literally – no pun intended – something for everybody on this album. Whether you're a traditionalist, whether you're not, whether you're somewhere in the middle, and you don't really like country music, or you kinda do, there’s something for everyone."
"I think it's my absolute best piece of work. I'm so proud of it. There is literally – no pun intended – something for everybody on this album," he tells PEOPLE.
"Whether you're a traditionalist, whether you're not, whether you're somewhere in the middle, and you don't really like country music, or you kinda do, there’s something for everyone."
Charleston-area attorney Mark Peper was arrested early Monday morning on DUI charges and possession of cocaine.
Peper, 38, was arrested on charges of DUI, possession of cocaine and open container, according to Charleston County jail records.
He was booked at 1:44 a.m. on Monday, and held at the Al Cannon Detention Center.
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April 28 O'Key Group says:
* Q1 net retail revenue increased by 0.5 percent year-on-year to 42.8 billion roubles ($754.7 million);
* Net retail revenue growth accelerated to 4.9 percent in March;
* Q1 like-for-like sales decreased by 4.9 percent year-on-year;
* Expects its hypermarket and supermarket segment to deliver low single digit revenue growth in 2017;
* Net retail revenue of discounter segment will at least double in 2017;
* Plans to open at least 20 discounter stores in 2017 and two stores in the segment of hypermarkets and supermarkets. Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 56.7120 roubles) (Reporting By Moscow Newsroom)
The Camdenton R-III School Board is expected to vote on money for upgrades to an athletic facility when they meet tonight. The board will vote on a bid for track repairs, resurfacing, and restriping at Bob Shore Stadium. The upgrades are expected to cost just shy of $89,000 as part of a bid from United Sport System. The board’s also expected to vote on a $25 tuition increase for students attending the Lake Career and Technical Center. The proposal would raise the rates to $912.50 per semester — $1,825 per year. The school board meets this evening at 5:30.
A NEW poll has suggested Scots are strongly opposed to holding another independence referendum this year.
The BMG poll for The Herald newspaper shows today that when ‘don’t knows’ are excluded, 61.5 per cent said that they were against a new vote in 2017.
The poll also suggests support for an independence is at 45.5 per cent which is almost identical to the 2014 referendum result - with 54.5 per cent opposed.
Lawrence O'Donnell talks to David Ignatius and David Cay Johnston about a Washington Post report that Special Counsel Robert Mueller is investigating possible financial crimes among Trump associates.
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A coast radio station and Gulfport law enforcement are teaming up to remind students of the consequences of their choices.
In the Timbuktu attack, the mission said five Malian security guards and a Malian contractor working for the mission were killed along with a member of the Malian gendarmerie. It said six U.N. peacekeepers were wounded, two seriously, along with one Malian security guard.
The pedestrian, identified as 49-year-old Elaine Herzberg, was walking her bicycle across the street outside the crosswalk when she was struck, police said, adding that an investigation is ongoing.
New York has $525K available for tree-planting projects
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York state has $525,000 in grants available for tree-planting projects.
The Trees for Tributaries Program is designed to support streamside tree- or shrub-planting projects. The goal of the state Department of Environmental Conservation program is to improve wildlife habitats, water quality and storm resiliency.
Grants from $11,000 to $100,000 will be distributed to municipalities, academic institutions and not-for-profits.
Applications are due by Sept. 7.
JERUSALEM (AP) — In an embarrassment to the Israeli government, only five of 11 NFL players have arrived on a sponsored trip aimed at improving the country's image.
The ministry for strategic affairs and public diplomacy issued an press release after the Super Bowl boasting that the visit would bring "influencers" who would serve as "goodwill ambassadors" when they returned home.
The announcement led Seattle Seahawks defense lineman Michael Bennett to pull out. He accused the government of trying to use him for PR purposes and cited sympathy for the Palestinians. Several others players followed suit.
Rambam hospital spokesman David Ratner says Wednesday that only five players arrived for a planned visit to the hospital. The ministry declined to comment.
After 18 months of work, the first permanent Fab Lab in Mississippi is now open for business.
Dharampuri: Kanya Umavi held Sneh Sammelan on Saturday where additional district and sessions judge KS Bariya was chief guest.
Addressing the gathering, Bariya said, “A student’s life is meant to bring out hidden talents and get rid of bad habits, the way sun spreads light everywhere and removes darkness.”
Prof Arsi Verma and BMO Dr Mohan Gupta also addressed the students. Principal Neeta Shrivastava, teacher DK Gangrade and other staff members were present on the occasion.
St. Benedict’s Catholic Secondary School presented a $814 cheque to Kim Hancock for Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Canada on April 23.
The money was raised during the school’s first annual ball hockey tournament in honour of her son, DJ.
DJ graduated from St. Benedict in 2014 and his first passion was hockey. He was killed by a drunk driver the year of his graduation.
Hancock works closely with Mothers Against Drunk Driving (or MADD) to spread the message to not drink and drive. She shared this timely message with students as the prom and graduation season quickly approaches.
Joey Barton has rejoined the Clarets, and will be eligible to make his debut in the FA Cup at Sunderland on Saturday.
Following detailed discussions regarding the recent FA charge brought against Barton, the club have now reached an agreement with the player and his representatives over a contract with the club until the end of the season.
Barton becomes available for selection from tomorrow, after completing his registration in time to serve a one match suspension against Manchester City, as a result of a carry-over suspension passed down from the Scottish FA relating to a previous offence.
May 3 Genpact Ltd:
* Genpact adds deep insurance end-to-end claims management expertise with acquisition of BrightClaim
* Terms of deal are not disclosed
* As part of transaction, Genpact will acquire delivery centers in Atlanta, GA and Austin, TX
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ABANDONED CAR: Police search stolen vehicle ditched in Saline County.
Little Rock police report that a car with a one-year-old and six-year-old inside was stolen from a service station at 7700 Scott Hamilton Road this morning.Police said they received a call from Saline County not long after that said the children had been dropped off at a residence in Saline County and police went to pick the children up. The vehicle was found later, too, but a search continues for the person who took the Ford Escape.Police said the theft from an Exxon station was reported at 7:06 a.m. The call from Saline County came at 7:30 a.m. and the children were returned to their mother. At 8 a.m., the vehicle was spotted near Autumnwood and Chicot Roads.
Huddersfield Town are on the verge of completing a club record £10million deal for Manchester City midfielder Aaron Mooy.
Promoted from the Championship via the play-offs last month, Huddersfield have agreed an £8million fee plus an additional £2million in add-ons for the Australia international.
Mooy spent last season on loan at the west Yorkshire club and was a key figure as David Wagner led the club to the top division after a 45-year absence.
Huddersfield are confident of completing a deal for the 26-year-old, ahead of competition from Premier League rivals Brighton. Mooy's capture will smash their previous transfer record of £1.8million for defender Christopher Schindler, as chairman Dean Hoyle moves to strengthen Wagner's squad.
The deal will also represent smart business for City, who only signed him from Melbourne City last June, with Mooy failing to make a single appearance for the club.
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Authorities say they're investigating the death of a 10-year-old western New York boy who police say had been left alone. Monroe County Sheriff Patrick O'Flynn says deputies were called around 9:30 p.m. Monday to a home in the village of Churchville, about 10 mile west of Rochester.
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FRANKFURT, May 30 (Reuters) - Lion cub triplets born at Frankfurt zoo last month made their first public appearance on Wednesday, winning over visitors as they played around with each other.
The cubs are lioness Zarina's first litter, the zoo said. Their sex has not been determined as they have yet to be examined, keepers said.
Since their birth, the triplets have remained with their mother and keepers hope their father Kumar will meet them soon.
"I have no doubt that he would like to go and see them. That's all he wants the whole time. He walks around and looks and calls out and shows that he already wants to be with them," Anni Fuchs, head of the big cats section at the zoo, said.
"Only Zarina isn't quite ready for that yet. They'll be united when we think that the time is right."
(Reporting by Reuters Television Editing by Alison Williams)
Armenia was represented at the Leipzig Book Fair from March 15 to 18. Armenia’s first-ever participation was supported by the Ministry of Culture and the Armenian Embassy to Germany.
The Armenian booth featured works by classical and modern writers, art works, publications on Armenian history by Armenian and foreign authors.
Within the framework of the event, Armenia’s Ambassador to Germany Ashot Smbatyan had meetings with Oliver Zille, Director of the Leipzig Book Fair, as well as heads of large publishing houses. The Ambassador emphasized the importance of opening of the Goethe Center in Armenia in popularizing the German language.
The parties agreed to expand Armenia’s participation in the future.
The Leipzig Book Fair and its reading festival “Leipzig liest” are the spring events of the book and media sector. Authors, readers and publishing companies meet to collect information, to engage in exchange and discover what is new.
President says gunman who opened fire on congressmen has died
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Trump says the assailant in the shooting that injured House Majority Whip Steve Scalise has died.
The assailant has been identified as James T. Hodgkinson.
The congressman is reportedly in stable condition.
Rep. Steve Scalise of Louisiana was hospitalized after being shot in the hip by a rifle-wielding gunman Wednesday at a congressional baseball practice just outside of Washington. Officials said several other people were also wounded.
Rep. Mo Brooks, R-Ala., said several other people also were hit, including two law enforcement officers.
Scalise was shot in Alexandria, Virginia, as congressional Republicans practiced for the annual congressional baseball game.
Officers received information last Wednesday about a suspect on South Hatton Street who was involved in drug activity. Officers stopped Michael Dylan Williams, 18, searched his vehicle and found ammunition and drugs inside.
Officers searched the area and found a Hi-Point semi-automatic handgun.
Further information identified Williams as a person of interest in another incident that involved a gun. Williams was arrested and charged with manufacture, delivery, sale or possession of meth, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Officers took Williams to Wilson County Jail, where he remained on $17,500 bond. Other charges against Williams remained pending, according to police.
Getting gas is a part of a ritual for most. But after an estimated 300,000 people were expected to attend HarborFest at Towne Point Park, customers who use downtown gass tations are concerned.
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April 5 BNP Paribas SA on Wednesday named chief executives for its wealth management businesses in Asia Pacific, Switzerland and emerging markets as well as Luxembourg & international Europe markets.
The French bank named Pierre Vrielinck CEO of its wealth management business in the Asia Pacific region. Vrielinck will replace Mignonne Cheng, who will continue as chairman.
The bank also named Hubert Musseau CEO of its wealth management business in Switzerland and emerging markets. BNP Paribas appointed Francois Dacquin as CEO of Luxembourg and international Europe market.
Dacquin joined the bank in 1993 and moved to the wealth management division in 2001. Musseau joined the division in 2005.
All the appointments will be effective from April 5. (Reporting by Aishwarya Venugopal in Bengaluru)
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We recently reported that Kajol is all set to return to South cinema after years. She recently confirmed signing, Soundarya Rajinikanth’s directorial, VIP 2, starring Dhanush in the lead.
A first look of the film was released recently where Dhanush and Kajol are seen on a construction site background. We hear she will be playing a negative role in the film.
VIP 2 is a sequel to a 2014 Tamil action drama “Vela Illa Pattathari” aka “VIP”.
Check out the first look right here:
Soundarya tweeted the first look of the film and captioned it as, “As the year comes to an end and a #NewYear begins …here’s my gift to all #Dhanush fans #VIP2 #FirstLookPosters#TeaKadaiRajasAreBack #2017.”
‘VIP 2’ also has Amala Paul and Samuthirakani retaining their respective roles from the first movie.
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Joan Sweeney spotted this painted turtle basking in the sun at the pond at Kirby Park on Friday morning, April 14. “It is a very large and probably very old turtle. We were delighted to have seen it,” she wrote.
How do films make you feel? The Independent gets personal about cinema and TV with actors, directors, cinematographers and other people from the continually evolving world of "content" in a new fortnightly podcast hosted by Culture Editor Christopher Hooton.
After completing Disney animation Pete's Dragon, director David Lowery took a real left turn, heading to Texas with friends Rooney Mara and Casey Affleck and making weird, avant garde, self-funded indie film A Ghost Story in secret. Chris talks to him about this bold move, Casey acting under a bed sheet for most of the movie, finding motivation in the face of the futility of existence, and how great pie is.
Listen to it below, subscribe on iTunes and podcasts apps here and follow the podcast @kernels and host @ChristophHooton on Twitter. You can find early episodes with Matthew McConaughey, Sir Patrick Stewart and more here.
Storms racing out of the Rockies will put parts of the central United States at risk for severe weather on multiple occasions next week. Residents in the affected areas will have to monitor AccuWeather MinuteCast and weather radios and be ready to seek shelter.
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The Madisonville and Hopkins County Narcotic Unit has arrested three people on drug trafficking charges.
Billy Mann, Wesley McNary, and Candis Spinks are facing meth trafficking charges. Detectives were in Earlington conducting surveillance due to several complaints. After a while they saw a car drive up to one of the locations where people were saying drug deals had been taking place. Officers pulled over the car and found McNary and Spinks and two grams of meth inside. Investigators went back to the home and found Mann. All are charged with drug trafficking.
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COLUMBUS, Ga — Muscogee County’s first ever female sheriff will take her oath of office Tuesday afternoon.
Donna Tompkins will be sworn in as the new sheriff at the Columbus City Council meeting at 5 p.m.
There will be a celebratory reception afterwards at the Citizen’s Service Center in the Community Room. The event is open to the public.
Tompkins won a run-off election against incumbent Sheriff John Darr in early December.
Darr made a statement about stepping down via Facebook:
“It was my honor to serve the citizens of Muscogee County for 29 years. Thank you for allowing me to be your sheriff for the past eight of those. I wish you all a safe and happy 2017.”
Tompkins says her early plans in office include dropping the lawsuit Sheriff Darr filed against the city over department funding.
Just Off Broadway presents the East Coast Premiere of Dear Friends, a drama from the Emmy award winning film and television author who gave us 12 Angry Men, Reginald Rose . Dear Friends is currently in rehearsal and runs ONE WEEKEND from April 18-21, 2017.
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(Reuters) - Indian shares slumped more than 2 percent on Friday, posting their biggest fall in nearly 15 months, as the long-term capital gains tax on equity investments dampened sentiment amid lingering worries of the country’s central bank turning hawkish.
The Sensex ended 2.34 percent lower at 35,066.75, while the Nifty index closed 2.33 percent lower at 10,760.60, posting their biggest daily loss since November 2016.
Both indexes dropped 2.7 percent each for the week, their biggest weekly percentage drop since August 2017.
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Here we see the new reception class at Friskney Primary School in 2007.
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Mar 2, 2015; Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA; Atlanta Braves third baseman Rio Ruiz pose for photo day at Wide World of Sports. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports The Astros drafted Ruiz out of high school in California in the 4th round in 2012.
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THE INDEPENDENT – Mention the President of the United States in day-to-day conversation and you’ll get the inevitable; a sigh, a shake of the head, a brief eulogy on how Donald Trump is unfit to be president. I’m no different. I’m the first to criticise Trump. I wouldn’t have voted for him if you’d paid me, and think he’s got some pretty damaging, regressive points of view.
Last week a new book was published co-written by Chelsea Clinton and entitled Governing Global Health: Who Runs the World and Why?
Chelsea avoided a clash with Paris Saint-Germain during the draw in Nyon, Switzerland.
But they were instead paired up with La Liga champions Barcelona.
Manchester United were given a tie against Spanish side Sevilla.
And Tottenham have been matched with Serie A side Juventus.
Juve are struggling in their domestic league but have proven strong opposition so far in Europe.
The Buncrana to Burnfoot Road is currently closed following a serious two vehicle collision. The crash happened this evening at about 5:30pm at Castleforward. Gardai are...
Since Oct. 1, this is the only month when rainfall has met or exceeded its average across the entire Sierra Nevada. It has rained 8 or more inches in the northern Sierra and San Joaquin river basins and more than 5 inches in the Tulare Lake basin since the beginning of the month, according to the Department of Water Resources.
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INNSBRUCK, Austria (AP) — World Cup host Russia slumped to a 1-0 defeat in a friendly against Austria on Wednesday, extending its winless streak to six matches.
Russia has lost all three games in 2018 after defeats to Brazil and France in March, and has not won a game since beating South Korea in October.
Austria winger Marko Arnautovic set up midfielder Alessandro Schoepf for the only goal in the 28th minute, giving coach Franco Foda his fourth win from four matches since taking over from Marcel Koller in November after the team failed to qualify for the World Cup.
Russia plays Turkey in Moscow on Tuesday in its final warmup game before opening the World Cup against Saudi Arabia on June 14.
For decades North Korea threatened American “imperialists” and our South Korean allies with a “sea of fire” and retribution for trying to contain their conventional and nuclear weapons projects. North Korean leaders have made as much noise as a small yappy dog confronting a placidly tolerant Rottweiler trying to take away its nuclear bone.
Ciaran Martin, the head of GCHQ’s new National Cyber Security Centre, says too much is being asked of the public to keep safe online.
He tells Radio 4's Today programme that if people followed the guidance they're given on passwords they would need to "memorise a new 600 digit number every month".
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Members of the public have been urged to stay away from a beach in Shetland after a suspect device was discovered.
A 100m cordon was put in place at Sands of Sound in Lerwick after the suspected ordnance was found at about 15:00.
Bomb disposal experts have been notified and were due to arrive within 24-48 hours.
The coastguard asked the public not to put themselves in danger and "keep a safe distance" until the item is disposed of safely.
It is thought it may have washed up on shore during recent bad weather.
The Paraguayan presidential candidate for the opposition Ganar (Win) party, Efrain Alegre, at the Museum of Memory, in Asuncion, Paraguay, Feb. 2, 2018. EPA-EFE/Andres Cristaldo
The Paraguayan vice presidential candidate for the opposition Ganar (Win) party, Leonardo Rubin, at the Museum of Memory, in Asuncion, Paraguay, Feb. 2, 2018. EPA-EFE/Andres Cristaldo
The Paraguayan presidential candidate for the opposition Ganar (Win) party, Efrain Alegre, together with his vice presidential running mate, Leonardo Rubin, on Friday visited the Museum of Memory, which preserves documents and photos from the dictatorship of Alfredo Stroessner, to commemorate the 29th anniversary of his fall from power.
Rubin told EFE that if they win the presidential election on April 22, they will seek justice and reparations for the victims of a dictatorship that lasted more than 30 years.
BANGKOK (AP) — A Thai court of appeals has dismissed criminal defamation charges against a British labor rights activist who was sued by a fruit packaging company after he alleged human rights violations at its factory.
Andy Hall's protracted legal battle stemmed from a 2013 report he researched for Finnish consumer organization Finnwatch that alleged labor abuses at Natural Fruit's pineapple canning operation. It employed migrant workers from Myanmar who said the company abused them and broke labor regulations.
Sunya Joongdee, a lawyer for Hall, said Thursday's court ruling dismissed the criminal defamation case, which also resulted in the collapse of a related computer crime case.
He says the court accepted that Hall's interviews with migrant workers revealed information that should be made public.
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico’s new governor has been sworn in as the U.S. territory prepares for what many believe will be new austerity measures and a renewed push for statehood to haul the island out of a deep economic crisis.
Ricardo Rossello was sworn in Monday and proposed several measures aimed at alleviating the crisis. Among them is a proposal to hold a referendum that would ask voters whether they prefer statehood or independence.
Rossello also aims to boost public-private partnerships and use that revenue to save a retirement system that faces a $40 billion deficit. Rossello has pledged to work closely with a federal control board that U.S. Congress created to oversee Puerto Rico’s finances. He said he supports negotiations with creditors to help restructure a nearly $70 billion public debt.
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Read issue seven of Royal London Asset Management’s e-zine, Leading Edge. This edition features articles based on the topics discussed at our recent investment conference including stories covering credit investing in 2018, maximising the risk/ return trade-off beyond investment grade credit, why there is growing interest in sustainable investing and a focus on ESG integration within investment.
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DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) -- Iowans are asking GOP lawmakers to reconsider proposed budget cuts they say would be devastating for the state's farmers, students and most vulnerable citizens.
Members of the public and lobbying groups spoke Monday at a Capitol hearing, criticizing proposed reductions they say will hurt vital services. GOP lawmakers hope to approve a roughly $7.2 billion budget this week as they hurry to adjourn the session.
Small agriculture groups asked the Republican-led Legislature to reconsider cutting the Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture at Iowa State University. Advocates for the center say it is vital for innovation within the state's farming businesses.
Others criticized cuts to higher education, victims' services and conservation as well as the loss of federal family planning money.
GOP lawmakers say the cuts are needed amid budget constraints.
The Challenges Of Regulating Autonomous Weapons Autonomous weapons, capable of operating independent of human control, are being developed by several countries around the world. NPR's Kelly McEvers talks with Paul Scharre of the Center for a New American Security about this new military technology and the challenges of regulating it.
Illinois Republicans have presented what they're calling a "compromise" budget and reform plan to end the state's nearly three-year budget impasse.
It was a familiar refrain Wednesday with Republicans presenting an outline for a four-year property tax freeze, term limits and pension reform, among other things. House Republican Leader Jim Durkin said that with those changes, Republicans will agree to a four-year income tax increase.
But Democrats running the Legislature have said they've already considered - and passed - several of the reforms. Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner has pushed for them since taking office in 2015. Republicans say Democratic efforts fall short.
The new fiscal year starts July 1.
The Senate passed a $37 billion budget that includes a tax increase. The House adjourned May 31 without considering it.
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MONTREAL - A man who threw a projectile at Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard at a vigil for victims of the Orlando massacre has pleaded guilty to assault charges.
Esteban Torres was charged after throwing the object at Couillard during a gathering in Montreal's gay village in June 2016 to pay homage to the 49 victims gunned down at a gay night club in Florida.
Torres, 20 at the time of the assault, spoke to the crowd and later tossed an object at the premier, who was not injured but was quickly taken from the area by his security team.
The object in question wasn't recovered, but Torres said at the time it was a ball of paper.
The young transgender rights activist had another charge of disturbing the peace conditionally stayed.
Torres returns to court on Oct. 20.
After shedding over six per cent on Friday, the TVS Motor stock recouped about half the losses on Monday to close at Rs 553. The reaction on Friday was to the weak quarterly numbers reported by the company, especially on the margin front. Higher raw material costs, inferior product mix and GST-related compensation to dealers impacted the margins, which at 6.2 per cent fell 80 basis points (bps) on a year-on-year (y-o-y) basis. This is lower than analysts’ estimates which had projected it around the 7-7.5 per cent mark. While the company’s share of higher-margin ...
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FORT LAUDERDALE (CBSMiami) — Three Broward County 911 operators were honored at today’s Broward Commission meeting.
One of those operators was Rosetta Newton, who received an award for remaining calm while dispatching emergency responders to the deadly airport shooting at Fort Laudrdale-Hollywood International Airport.
CBS4 photojournalist Rafael Murciano was there for her big day and produced a photo essay, which can be seen above.
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Hour 1: Mike Flynn, MRHD grants and Making a Murderer back in the news.
Hour 2: Collective bargaining and the South Sioux City debacle.
Hour 3: Listener calls, 5th graders on strike and work-for-tuition.
The Just Us! Coffee Roasters Co-op, located in Grand-Pré, has an eye-catching sign along the highway. It reads "CANADA 150" and "MI KMAKI 13000."
Nova Scotia (and much of the rest of Atlantic Canada) is on the traditional territory of the Mi'kmaq people. The land itself is known as Mi'kma'ki, and Mi'kmaq people have lived in the area for 13,000 years.
JASPER COUNTY, Ind. (WLFI) — A Valparaiso man remains in jail Monday after police found 48 grams of meth during a traffic stop on Interstate 65 over the weekend.
Police say 38-year-old Christopher Elston was pulled over for driving erratically Sunday morning near the Fair Oaks exit.
Police say consent was given to search the vehicle and 48 grams of meth were found in a plastic bag. A hypodermic needle and other drug paraphernalia were also confiscated.
Elston is currently being held in the Jasper County Jail without bond.
He faces felony charges of dealing in methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine and possession of a hypodermic needle. Elston also faces a misdemeanor charge of possession of paraphernalia.
He is scheduled to appear in court Monday.
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Donna Brazile, the interim chairwoman of the Democratic National Committee, said on Sunday that President-elect Donald Trump Donald TrumpFCC's 5 biggest battles for Trump's first year Trump's Indonesian business projects move forward: report Joe Scarborough attacks report he partied with Trump MORE has an “enormous” opportunity to find common ground with Democrats in the early days of his presidency.
“If it’s ‘my way or the highway,’ what you’re going to see again is another round of gridlock in Washington, D.C.” she said on ABC’s “This Week." “You’re going to see retribution and retaliation.”
Brazile said Trump has an “enormous” opportunity, as has every president in his first 100 days, “to show that he’s eager to find common ground, to meet with Democrats.“
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Niall Horan joined Jimmy Fallon for the “Instant Song Challenge” and the results were hilarious!
During an appearance on The Tonight Show, the 23-year-old singer teamed up with the late night personality to create songs out of made up titles.
Fans submitted fake song names like “Witness the Fitness,” “Quickly Clicky Pens” and “Stepping on Toes” for the duo to sing.
Niall and Jimmy came up with songs on the spot and we’ve got to say, we’re pretty impressed!
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Jon Gosselin and his 14-year-old daughter Hannah are making the Fourth of July a daddy-daughter holiday.
The former star of Jon & Kate Plus 8 and the teenager posted on Instagram photos of the two posing together on Wednesday.
"Happy 4th of July!!!" he wrote.
Hannah and siblings Aaden, Collin, Joel, Alexis and Leah make up Jon and ex-wife Kate Gosselin's sextuplets. The former couple are also parents to 17-year-old twins Cara and Mady.
Jon and Hannah have grown closer over the past years. In 2015, he filed for full custody of her.
The central government will continue its efforts to strictly crack down on pollution in Xiongan New Area , aiming to improve the new economic zone's ecological conditions, the Xinhua News Agency reported late on Sunday.Local authorities have launched 79 pollution probes in the new area since July 6 and have arrested 102 suspects, which shows the central government's determination to fight pollution in the Xiongan New Area, the report noted.
This is why you should never insult your friend. Especially on the golf course. And ESPECIALLY when your friend is on the golf course holding a golf club.
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Synopsis of Lubricants Market: Lubricants are used to reduce heat and wear between contacting surfaces in relative motion. They are indispensable to the proper functioning of machinery because reduce tear and wear between different moving parts. In industrial machinery, they are used to reduce the downtime operations, hence improve the overall productivity of the machine. […]
Nokia (NYSE:NOK) is taking aim at rivals Cisco (CSCO -0.2% ) and Juniper Networks (JNPR -1.6% ) with the market's fastest routers, an outgrowth of its multibillion-dollar acquisition of Alcatel-Lucent's IP Networking business.
The routers, based on the FP4 silicon, the world's fastest network chips, can handle heavier "next-gen" demands such as virtual reality and high-speed mobile, and are intended to help win business with "Web-scale" clients like Google, Facebook and Amazon.com.
A lot of those clients just want speed, ACG Research's Ray Mota tells Reuters. The new gear "gives them an opportunity to approach the core network market with more credibility and gain some traction there."
Those new clients could offset flatness among Nokia's traditional telecom base as well.
The new products will ship in Q4.
The Clark County Coroner's Office identified a woman killed in a rear-end crash April 27.
Medical examiners said Sandra Bonafont, 56, died from multiple blunt force injuries.
According to Nevada Highway Patrol, Bonafont was driving a Toyota Camry when she was rear-ended by a Chevrolet Trailblazer driven by Eric Brzoza on U.S. 95 near the Ann Road overpass. He sustained non-life threatening injuries.
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Brzoza was arrested for reckless driving resulting in death, driving on a suspended license and not wearing a seatbelt, NHP said.
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Metalheads will be gathering in the North Okanagan next month for the ninth annual Armstrong Metalfest.
The quiet farming community will be turned into the largest gathering of heavy metal fans in Western Canada July 14-15.
Held at the Hassen Arena, Metalfest features Boston's tech death/thrash titans Revocation, Vancouver's reggae-metal fusion Ninjaspy, Canadian '80s thrash legends Aggression and Vancouver Whammy Award Best Local Metal Artist winner Golers, plus many more from across the country
A weekend pass is available for $120 with camping included in ticket price. The weekend of festival, the weekend pass will be $160 at the festival gate.
Day passes will be available at the festival gate only for $70. Camping is an additional $20 for day pass per night.
More details and ticket purchases can be found online.
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Katrina Kaif is fabulously fit and there’s no doubt about that. Recently, the star took to Instagram to share the following pictures. Captured in black and white, the pictures seem to catch the actor in her element as she sways gracefully. Besides being fun, dancing is also a great form of exercise and cardio. So, go on, be inspired and dance your heart out to get fitter.
DETROIT (AP) — The son of Detroit's first black mayor is running to replace longtime U.S. Rep. John Conyers.
Democratic state Sen. Coleman Young II announced his bid today to replace the 88-year-old Conyers, who was facing sexual-harassment allegations when he resigned from Congress last week. Conyers cited health reasons for his decision.
Conyers has endorsed his son, John Conyers III, to succeed him in the Detroit-area congressional seat he's held since 1964. The younger Conyers hasn't said whether he'll run.
Young's father, the late Coleman A. Young, was elected mayor in 1973 and served for 20 years.
Other announced candidates to replace Conyers include his grand-nephew, Democratic state Sen. Ian Conyers, and attorney Michael Gilmore.
Republican Gov. Rick Snyder says a special election to fill Conyers' seat will be held during regular primary and general elections in August and November.
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ANKARA (Sputnik) — A total of three people, including two police officers, were detained in the case prior to today's detention.
The report said the detainee had maintained contact by phone with ambassador's killer.
Andrei Karlov was shot and killed at an art gallery exhibition opening in Ankara on December 19. Three more people were injured in the shooting. The gunman was killed at the scene by the police. The Russian Foreign Ministry said it considered the attack a terrorist act.
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CHICAGO -- Waiting in the security lines at Midway Airport is on track to become a lot faster.
A new security checkpoint and bridge expansion project began at Midway on Friday.
It's expected to be completed in 2019.
The security pavilion will be 80,000 square feet. It will allow for more security lanes, enhanced technology, and a single checkpoint system that will double TSA screening capacity.
The new security checkpoint is one of three important projects at Midway.
The Midway Modernization Program will cost $323 million, but at no cost to taxpayers.
From the driver's seat of Automobile's Four Seasons Jaguar F-Pace, it all looks similar to rush hour, but we're certainly not complaining. Instead, we're car spotting.
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One cryptocurrency will become the online equivalent to gold, says Peter Thiel, talking about the appeal of bitcoin.
The Oakland A's are expected to call up catcher Bruce Maxwell from Triple-A on Monday, reports Susan Slusser of the S.F. Chronicle . Slusser notes that the corresponding move will probably involve a pitcher, meaning the team will return to the normal setup of seven relievers in the bullpen and four position players on the bench.
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Come to the Sand Point City Chambers for the City Council Meeting tonight at 7:00PM. Important topics will be:
Incoming Police Chief Roger Bacon
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Panaji: The Bombay High Court on Wednesday issued notice to the central and the Goa governments over a petition filed by meat traders challenging the newly-introduced restrictions on cattle trade.
Quraishi's Meat Traders' Association of Goa challenged in the Goa bench of the high court the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Regulation of Livestock Markets) Rules, 2017, contending that they violate the right to carry on trade and the freedom of religion under the Constitution.
Among other things, the association challenged rule 22 which provides that purchaser of cattle shall not sacrifice the animal for any religious purpose.
The Goa Animal Preservation Act, 1995 permits slaughter of bovines subject to compliance of certain conditions, and the Union government has no powers to make rules on matters pertaining to protection and preservation of livestock, the petition said.
ASHLAND CITY (WATE) – A Middle Tennessee Endangered Child Alert has been issued for two small children from Cheatham County believed to be in danger.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says they believe Lillyanna Beneke, 4, and Ryder Beneke, 2, were taken by their noncustodial parents Cody Beneke, 27, and Danielle Beneke, 27.
Agents say both adults are addicted to heroin and meth and a court had granted temporary custody to the state. They both have outstanding warrants and violent criminal histories.
Lillyanna is described as a white female with blonde hair and hazel eyes. She stands 3 feet tall and weighs 50 pounds. Ryder is a white male with brown hair and hazel eyes. He is three feet tall and weighs 30 pounds.
The Benekes may be traveling in a green Buick Sedan or white van with South Carolina plates and may be in the area of Mt. Juliet or Hermitage.
Anyone with information is urged to call the Cheatham County sheriff at (615) 792-2098 or TBI at 1-800-TBI-FIND.
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Nick Grimshaw has shocked listeners by announcing he will leave the Radio 1 breakfast show
The popular DJ announced on his show this morning that he would be stepping down at the end of the summer.
Greg James will take over his early morning slot.
The 33-year-old has presented the show since 2012.
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PHILADELPHIA — A federal judge in Philadelphia heard arguments Wednesday in the NFL’s request for a special investigator to look into what the league says are fraudulent claims in a $1 billion concussion settlement.
The league last month cited an independent study it said found that more than 400 claims had been recommended for denial based on evidence of fraud by attorneys, doctors and former players.
Plaintiffs’ lawyers contend the league is not awarding settlement funds fast enough, and at least two of the attorneys Wednesday said the investigator is unnecessary.
The league says attempts to scam the system are responsible for delays.
The NFL has asked that the investigator be granted subpoena power and the ability to compel testimony to determine whether more punitive actions are necessary upon fraud findings.
A ship run by the Spanish Proactive Open Arms charity carrying 60 migrants has arrived in Barcelona.
It's the second ship to dock in Spain recently, after Italy and Malta closed their ports to boats carrying migrants.
There are various nationalities on board including Palestinians, Syrians and Guineans.
The Head of the Mission says the passengers are delighted to finally reach land after four days on board.
Head of Mission for Open Arms, Guillermo Canardo says, "The conditions are good, we have a medical team on board, they're checking everybody, they are happy because they are going to Europe, they have the hope to start a new life, but at the same time, the people suffered a lot of pain in Libya."
It comes after the first ship, the Aquarius landed at Valencia two and a half weeks ago with around 630 migrants.
They'd been at sea for over a week and were at the centre of tensions in Europe over the migration policy.
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There are about 900 children and teenagers under 18 living with the virus in the UK.
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If you're all about Nicki Minaj's verse in Katy Perry's latest single, "Swish Swish," then you're going to love this killer choreography by Hamilton Evans. As if we didn't already love the "Bon Appétit" dance routine by choreographer Kyle Hanagami, now we've got yet another dance video to watch on repeat.
EL PASO (AP) – West Texas police have added new charges against the mother of a 4-year-old boy found in February in an abandoned warehouse in Mexico. Ruby Esmeralda Gonzalez already had been charged with child abandonment and endangerment. Now, police have added charges of intentional injury to a child and filing a false report against the 25-year-old El Paso woman. Gonzalez initially reported her son had been kidnapped. Investigators now believe Gonzalez took the boy, identified as American, to Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, on Feb. 22. They say she left him at an old warehouse and then she returned home. Mexican officials who found the boy say he speaks and understands English. Online records don’t list an attorney for Gonzalez, whose bond amounts total $120,000. The child remains in Mexican social services custody.
Straws at Hacienda are by request only
A popular Evansville restaurant is getting on board with a recent sustainability trend.
All Hacienda locations have stopped giving straws to their customers.
Managers say they're happy to do it. Plastic straws are difficult to break down in landfills and also cause harm to wildlife and our oceans.
Employees tell us the response has been mostly positive, but if you request a straw, they'll still give you one.
"We're just taking a small step in doing our part for the environment. These straws have taken up so much space in our landfills, and have done so much damage to our sea animals that we're just doing a little step to do our part," said manager Heather Morse.
Don't worry. Frozen margaritas are still served with a straw to curb brain freeze.
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Romelu Lukaku and Jamie Vardy dominated Fantasy Football in Gameweek 1 after they both scored twice in the opening weekend of the season.
They join the likes of Tottenham duo Ben Davies and Christian Eriksen in FPL Dream Team for Gameweek 1, along with Liverpool new boy Mohamed Salah and Arsenal ace Granit Xhaka.
And unsurprisingly, there’s no place for Gary Cahill and Cesc Fabregas who were both given their marching orders in Chelsea’s home defeat to Burnley.
But who does make the FPL Dream Team for Gameweek 1?
Click through the gallery above to find out!
People Should Really Be Thankful For Free Software Developers
Users don't usually realize the value of free software they get for free. Things like Linux, LibreOffice, Inkscape, GIMP and a lot of other free software may be essential in the daily life of each of us. It???s rarely that you see such things in other industries. It's truly a noble thing to do.
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Things seem to be all good between Amar’e Stoudemire and his wife, Alexis Welch, just days after he was slapped with a lawsuit by Miami-based Quynn Lovett, who alleges he fathered her daughter last year.
Stoudemire — who has four children with Welch, his wife of five years — acknowledges that he could be the father of young Zoe Renee, and is paying $4,333 a month in temporary child support.
Stoudemire and Welch were spotted together Friday at Loren and JR Ridinger’s Market America/Shop.com convention in Greensboro, NC.
EMBED >More News Videos A mother and daughter are heartbroken after they say their dog died on a United flight from Houston to New York.
United Airlines says it's investigating after mistakenly flying a Kansas family's dog to Japan.KCTV reports that Kara Swindle and her two children flew from Oregon to Kansas City, Missouri, Tuesday on a United flight.They went to a cargo facility to pick up 10-year-old Irgo, a German shepherd, but were instead given a Great Dane. Swindle, of Wichita, Kansas, learned Irgo had been put on a flight to Japan, where the Great Dane was supposed to go.Airline officials in Japan put Irgo on a flight back to Kansas City. It isn't clear when the dog will arrive.The news of Irgo's unplanned odyssey comes as United admits another dog died after a flight attendant forced it to travel in an overhead bin on a Houston-to-New York flight.
Mumbai Rail Roko Protest: The protest by students demanding railway jobs affected train traffic.
Mumbai: Hundreds of students blocked railway lines in Mumbai this morning, forcing authorities to stop the suburban and express lines that serve as Mumbai's lifeline. A 'rail roko' was carried out by students who cleared the railway apprentice exams and are seeking jobs in various departments of the railways.The agitation was called off around 11 am after Union Railway Minister Piyush Goyal said discussions will be held with the students. The 'rail roko' protest had a cascading effect on the Western Railway route that was functional, with all trains running packed to capacity.
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. — It wasn’t the Easter bunny that startled a South Carolina homeowner and his family. It wasn’t even a burglar.
The Post and Courier of Charleston reports (http://bit.ly/2pbcRED) Susie and Steve Polston were worried that someone was trying to get into their home on Sunday. Instead, Polston’s 16-year-old son found the intruder: a nine-foot alligator crawling on their second-story porch.
The family says the alligator climbed a back stairwell to the porch, crunched through the aluminum screen door and nestled between a sofa and a swinging bench.
State law requires a nuisance-trapped alligator to be killed, but the family didn’t want that. The other choice was to wait it out, but the alligator was eventually euthanized.
Last year, an alligator rang a doorbell, while another fell asleep on a porch.
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Information from: The Post and Courier, http://www.postandcourier.com
AMMAN, Feb 3 (Reuters) - A jihadist group linked to the former branch of al Qaeda in Syria claimed responsibility for shooting down a Russian SU-25 warplane with a shoulder launched anti-aircraft missile.
The group Tahrir al-Sham released a statement on social media quoting a commander in charge of its air defences as saying one of its fighters had hit the jet during an air raid over the city of Saraqeb in the northwestern province of Idlib. Tahrir al-Sham includes the group formerly known as the Nusra Front, which served as al Qaeda's Syrian branch. (Reporting by Suleiman Al-Khalidi)
Severe thunderstorms, possibly including large hail and an isolated tornado, are expected to sweep through the Charlotte area Monday night and early Tuesday. TODD SUMLIN tsumlin@charlotteobserver.com
A Colorado mom says police officers shut down her boys' lemonade stand over a permitting issue. ABC 7
Union demands Nissan-style assurances for Vauxhall UK plants
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NRL: Craig Bellamy says he's surprised his side is running third on the NRL ladder and says true title contenders will emerge over the next few weeks.
Organizers of President-elect Donald Trump’s inaugural parade say the marching band of Talladega College, Alabama’s oldest private, historically Black liberal arts college has accepted an invitation to perform.
The move comes as historically black schools like Howard University, which marched in President Barack Obama’s first inaugural parade, said they didn’t apply to march at Trump’s inauguration.
The move has lit up Talladega College’s social media sites with a sharp debate about the band’s decision to participate. Some people voiced strong opposition, while others support the band’s participation.
The Presidential Inaugural Committee announced Friday that the Talladega College Marching Tornadoes was among 40 groups, including high school bands and military organizations, scheduled to perform in the parade.
Talladega College officials haven’t returned phone calls and emails seeking comment.
Vandora real name is Vanessa Williams.
She loves food a lot, and likes talking to people, a make up artiste and she loves watching TV.
According to Vandora, she was completely down when she failed her second year in the university.
Vandora says her family were beyond shocked to find out that she’d be going into the Big Brother House, but then, she’s 100% sure they’d be supportive of her.
She had a quick chat with BBNaija before she was ushered into the house;
What irritates you the most about other people: I’m usually very tolerant but sometimes you just don’t like people from the first time I see them.
What will you be bringing to the BB house: My personality, charisma, heated conversations
What will you do with the prize money: Invest (but I’m not sure on what to invest)
Vandora’s Instagram & Twitter Profile is: @andora_vandora
Vandora’s Facebook Profile is: Vanessa Williams
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El Shaarawy linked to Fiorentina
By Football Italia staff
Roma winger Stephan El Shaarawy is a target for Fiorentina, reports say.
After arriving with the Giallorossi from Monaco mid-way through last season, the Italian international fired in eight goals in 15 appearances.
Both playing time and performances have tailed off this season however, with the 24-year-old making just ten starts in the league, scoring three goals.
Meanwhile Fiorentina are said to be looking to offload Josip Ilicic, who has suffered a sharp decline in form, losing his place in the starting lineup to 19-year-old Federico Chiesa.
The newspaper reports that the two clubs will meet to discuss a potential deal, but does not exclude the possibility of a move to Watford or Las Palmas for the former Milan man.
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Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has announced that part of it programme for 2018 would include very aggressive cooperation from the international community in supporting activities through technical and financial collaboration. The corporation disclosed that alternative financing approach had yielded positive results and helped to renew investors’ confidence resulting in a boost in Foreign Direct…
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Toronto FC will hold its victory parade through the downtown core of the city today, two days after winning its first MLS Cup in franchise history.
Toronto beat the Seattle Sounders 2-0 in the championship game at BMO Field Saturday night, becoming the first Canadian team to win the MLS Cup.
The parade is scheduled to start outside Toronto's Air Canada Centre around noon ET and wrap up with a fan rally at Nathan Phillips Square.
Toronto (20-5-9) was the best team during the regular season and set a record with 69 points -- the most ever in MLS history.
Led by captain Michael Bradley and forwards Sebastian Giovinco and Jozy Altidore, the Reds set franchise records for wins (20), goals scored (74), fewest goals allowed (37), shutouts (13), home wins (13), home points (42), road wins (seven) and road points (27).
Toronto also won the Voyageurs Cup as Canadian champions, beating the Montreal Impact in a two-game series in June.
A mysterious thumb turned up Monday in a yard near Lake Oconee in Putnam County. In this picture, Putnam County Sheriff Howard Sills holds the digit in question. Courtesy of Putnam County Sheriff's Office
Galveston, TX (77553)
Today
Thunderstorms likely. Rainfall will be locally heavy at times. High 83F. Winds SSW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 100%. 5 to 8 inches of rain expected. Localized flooding is possible..
Tonight
Partly cloudy skies. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Low 78F. Winds ESE at 10 to 15 mph.
Hospital launches fundraiser for maternity equipment
SOMERS POINT, N.J. (AP) — A New Jersey hospital has launched a $100,000 funding campaign to upgrade its maternity equipment.
The Press of Atlantic City reports Shore Medical Center is raising money to buy 10 new fetal monitors. The monitors track a baby's heart rate and a mother's contractions.
Hospital officials say the new equipment will improve birth experiences.
Shore Medical nurse manager Christl Dooley says fetal monitors are especially important in high-risk pregnancies. Dooley says the monitors help with issues like high blood pressure and diabetes.
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Information from: The Press of Atlantic City (N.J.), http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Authorities say an 18-year-old Kalamazoo man was injured Thursday in a stabbing.
The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety says the victim showed up at a hospital emergency room at about 5:12 p.m. and said he had been stabbed. He was taken into surgery and remains hospitalized in critical condition.
Investigators later determined that the stabbing happened in the 800 block of N. Rose Street, according to a release. No other information on the incident was available.
Police are asking anyone with information on the stabbing to contact them at 269-337-8994 or Silent Observer at 269-343-2100.
Mother, son who force-fed human waste to employee remain in jail
The duo appeared in the Springs magistrates court yesterday on charges of crimen injuria, assault, kidnapping and defamation.
JOHANNESBURG – A Gauteng mother and son who force-fed human waste to an employee will spend a week behind bars after the case against them was postponed.
The duo appeared in the Springs magistrates court yesterday on charges of crimen injuria, assault, kidnapping and defamation.
They were remanded in custody until Friday for a formal bail application.
The worker was accused of failing to switch on the engine of a septic tank pump on the family’s smallholding when the incident occurred in December.
The Gauteng Agriculture and Rural Development Department has condemned the act calling it dehumanising and disgusting.
Spokesperson Castro Ngobese said, “We need to have broader engagement with farmers to make sure this doesn’t happen in the sector.”
Dec 12 (Reuters) - Glencore Plc:
* 2017 MARKETING EBIT GUIDANCE OF C.$2.8BLN
* ‍2018 ILLUSTRATIVE EBITDA OF C.$16.2BN AT SPOT/FORWARD PRICES​
* ‍OPTIMAL NET DEBT RANGE OF $10-16BN, NET DEBT /EBITDA < 2.0X THROUGH CYCLE​
* 2018 DISTRIBUTION POLICY, IN RESPECT OF 2017 CASH FLOWS, COMPRISES FIXED $1BN BASE DISTRIBUTION FROM MARKETING PLUS A MINIMUM PAYOUT OF 25% OF INDUSTRIAL FCF
* ‍“TIER 1” COMMODITIES, COPPER, COBALT, NICKEL, ZINC & THERMAL COAL, OUTLOOKS “UNDERPINNED BY PERSISTENT SUPPLY CHALLENGES, ROBUST DEMAND​” Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Global leaders react to the landslide re-election of Vladimir Putin who has secured another 6 years at the helm of Russia.
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South Korea's rookie girl group Gugudan will hold its first-ever overseas fan meeting in Singapore next month, its star agency said Monday.
The group will meet its international fans in the "Gugudan Live Show in Singapore 2017" at MasterCard Theatres at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore, on Sept. 27, Jellyfish Entertainment said.
(Jellyfish Entertainment)
Debuting last year, Gugudan has released two albums and recently launched its first sub-unit "Gugudan Ogu Ogu" with members Mina and Hyeyeon, backed by the popularity of the band.Of the group's nine members, Sejeong has been appearing on the KBS 2TV series "School 2017" as the female lead Ra Eun-ho. Member Mina was recently cast as young Han Ye-seul in "20th Century Boy and Girl," a new MBC TV series set to premiere next month.Ahead of its Singapore event, Gugudan is to hold its first event for local fans in southern Seoul on Sept. 9 at 6 p.m. (Yonhap)
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The Canadian Ambassador to Ireland will visit the city this week.
Ambassador Kevin Michael Vickers is attending an Ireland-Canada trade briefing to discuss Canadian investment in Ireland.
The event is being organised by the Galway Chamber of Commerce, and will feature addresses from a variety of experts and business people.
The event takes place at Galway Chamber, Merchant’s Road at 10.30 on Thursday morning.
Tucker: Sen. Bernie Sanders and Gov. Andrew Cuomo went to anti-gun rallies escorted by armed bodyguards. In republic like ours, the rulers are supposed to hold themselves to the same standards as the ruled. You can't surround yourself with an armed retinue and then tell citizens they don't have a right to own guns themselves. #Tucker
Netflix Is No Longer the Top Gun in S&P 500 This Year
Netflix has been dethroned by Nektar Therapeutics as the best-performing stock in the S&P 500 this year.
Monday’s addition of the high-flying biotech company to the benchmark index bumped Netflix into second place in terms of year-to-date performance. Nektar’s shares have gained 74 percent so far this year amid speculation of a potential deal, while Netflix has climbed 62 percent.
Some analysts have warned that investors may be getting ahead of themselves when it comes to Nektar’s experimental cancer therapy as clinical studies have yet to confirm the promising preliminary results. The San Francisco-based company is due to post updates at the American Society of Clinical Oncology meeting in June.
MOSCOW (AP) " Several people have been detained outside the Russian parliament at an impromptu protest against a controversial plan to tear down Soviet-era apartment blocks and relocate 1.6 million people.
The State Duma is expected on Wednesday to adopt the third and final hearing of a bill that would allow Moscow City Hall to pull down entire neighborhoods, involving more than 4,500 blocks.
The redevelopment project, arguably Russia's largest, has rattled many in Moscow who see the plans as an encroachment on their constitutional rights and a ruse to evict them from leafy neighborhoods to high-rise ones on the city's outskirts.
Several dozen were rallying outside the Duma on Wednesday morning, chanting "For shame!" Police snatched several people from the crowd and took them to a police van.
March 31 U.S. FDA
* U.S. FDA alerts consumers of nationwide voluntary recall of epipen and epipen jr
* U.S. FDA says at this time, 13 lots identified – distributed between Dec. 17, 2015, and July 1, 2016 – are the only Epipen lots impacted by the U.S. recall Further company coverage:
Bayelsa Journalist Murdered in his Home by Unknown Gunmen
Some Unidentified gunmen on Sunday killed a journalist, Famous Giobaro, the Bayelsa Police Command confirmed. Giobaro, staff of state-owned Glory FM 97.1 was killed by the gunmen at his residence at INEC Road, Kpasia in Yenagoa, the state capital. The Bayelsa Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Asinim Butswat, said the command is yet to get […]
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Amazon made its first big step into the health care industry this week by joining up with Berkshire Hathaway and JPMorgan Chase to tackle the problem of skyrocketing employee health care costs.
That left many wondering how exactly the companies will achieve that mission, especially given the lack of detail.
So we looked at Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos' personal investments in health to glean what his strategy might be as he makes his biggest move yet.
Bezos is no stranger to health care. He's been investing in it since the late 1990s. Not everything he has tried has succeeded, but that hasn't dissuaded him.
And for the most part, he's invested in big ideas that could fundamentally change the way that health care is delivered — if they succeed.
April 24 (Reuters) - Moleculin Biotech Inc:
* MOLECULIN ENTERS AGREEMENT WITH BSP PHARMACEUTICALS FOR ITS LEUKEMIA DRUG CANDIDATE
* MOLECULIN BIOTECH INC - ENGAGED BSP PHARMACEUTICALS S.P.A. TO BEGIN PREPARATIONS FOR COMMERCIAL SCALE PRODUCTION OF ANNAMYCIN DRUG PRODUCT Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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April 5 MCH Group AG:
* FY operating income of 440.3 million Swiss francs ($439.38 million)
* FY EBITDA of 89.0 million francs (20.2% of operating income), and an EBIT of 41.6 million francs (9.5%). The group profit is 34.3 million francs(7.8%).
* FY operating income was increased by 5.1% compared with 2015 but is 2.6 % below the figure for the 2014 financial year
* FY EBITDA is 4.3 % and 1.6 % respectively above the previous two years, and the EBIT 3.7% above 2015 and 2.8% below 2014
* FY group profit has risen compared with the previous two years by 11.0% and 1.5% respectively.
* Will submit a proposal to the general meeting on 26 April 2017 for the payment of a dividend of 5%.
* In view of economic climate and weak exhibition schedule, a result considerably below that of previous years thus has to be expected for current 2017 business year Source text - bit.ly/2oYqfYu
Further company coverage: ($1 = 1.0021 Swiss francs) (Gdynia Newsroom)
The Madison-Morgan County High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Drug Task Force says its agents stopped two vehicles Friday. When agents searched the vehicles, they say they found marijuana, Xanax, a stolen handgun and $23,000.
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Nigerian president meets parents of schoolgirls abducted by Boko Haram [no comment]
The Nigerian president, who is on a visit to the northeastern part of the country, met with the parents of some 110 Dapchi students kidnapped last month by Boko Haram on Wednesday.
TORONTO ONTARIO, – Five things to know about the Ontario government’s throne speech:
— Hospitals: The government says it will make “significant investments” in hospital operations to cut down on wait times
— Home care: The government suggests new money will be made available to increase supports for people wanting to receive care in their homes
— Mental health and addictions: The government hints at new funding to increase supports in these areas and ensure people receive the help they need
— Child care: Citing rising costs as an obstacle for a growing number of families, the government says it will take steps to address the problem without offering specific details
— Program expansions: The government says it will reveal plans to grow both the OHIP Plus pharmacare program, which currently offers free drug coverage to those under 25, and the tuition program that currently pays for thousands of residents’ post-secondary education — making the programs available to a larger number of people.
U.S. stocks dipped Wednesday as investors worried about weak retail sales and oil prices sank. The Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the third time in six months.
On Wednesday:
The Standard & Poor's 500 index fell 2.43 points, or 0.1 percent, to 2,437.92.
The Dow Jones industrial average gained 46.09 points, or 0.2 percent, to 21,374.56.
The Nasdaq composite declined 25.48 points, or 0.4 percent, to 6,194.89.
The Russell 2000 index retreated 8.41 points, or 0.6 percent, to 1,417.57.
For the week:
The S&P 500 is up 6.15 points, or 0.3 percent.
The Dow is up 102.59 points, or 0.5 percent.
The Nasdaq is down 13.03 points, or 0.2 percent.
The Russell 2000 is down 4.13 points, or 0.3 percent.
For the year:
The S&P 500 is up 199.09 points, or 8.9 percent.
The Dow is up 1,611.96 points, or 8.2 percent.
The Nasdaq is up 811.77 points, or 15.1 percent.
The Russell 2000 is up 60.44 points, or 4.5 percent.
Winning numbers drawn in 'MassCash' game
BRAINTREE, Mass. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Massachusetts Lottery's "MassCash" game were:
10-16-19-25-34
(ten, sixteen, nineteen, twenty-five, thirty-four)
By Abby Hassler
The wait for new music will “soon” be over for 30 Seconds to Mars fans. The band released a humorous teaser video to announce their upcoming single “Walk on Water,” which will arrive Aug. 22.
Related: Muse, 30 Seconds to Mars, PVRIS Announce Summer Tour
In the video, a label executive chastises the band for not putting out a new album in four years and that they keep telling their fans they will put out new music sometime “soon.”
“People are sick and tired of soon,” the executive says. “Soon doesn’t mean s—. F— soon. We need to go now.”
Watch the video below.
LOS ANGELES (AP) " E3, the annual Electronic Entertainment Expo, has opened in Los Angeles with thousands of video game enthusiasts, analysts and industry representatives in attendance to play and show off the latest technology that will soon be hitting store shelves.
The show, which opened Tuesday at the Los Angeles Convention Center, has typically only been open to those in the industry and media that cover it. But this year organizers allowed 15,000 members of the general public onto the show floor.
Analysts say one of the biggest announcements this year came from Microsoft with the release of its Xbox One X, claimed to be the most powerful gaming console ever made. It's intended to push the boundaries of gaming to make even more realistic visuals, said Ian Sherr, executive editor at CNET News.
Brian Howard has been picked up in the 8th round by the Oakland A's, becoming the third TCU ballplayer to be drafted today. This isn't the first time Howard has been drafted.
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March 29 The euro fell to its lowest in eight days against the dollar on Wednesday after a Reuters report that European Central Bank policymakers are wary of making any new change to their policy message in April.
Small tweaks at the ECB's meeting earlier this month appear to have upset investors and raised the spectre of a surge in borrowing costs for the bloc's indebted periphery.
The euro fell to $1.0741, its lowest since March 21. That propelled the dollar index, which tracks the greenback against a basket of rival currencies, to 100.100, its highest since March 21. (Reporting by Dion Rabouin)
Waldemar Acosta (left) of Birkirkara attempts a shot on goal. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
NAXXAR LIONS 0
BIRKIRKARA 2
Agius 46, Acosta 57
Birkirkara scored twice early in the second half to extend their positive run to seven matches as they beat Naxxar Lions 2-0.
The Stripes managed to break the deadlock in the second half.
It was Terence Agius who managed to place the ball in the bottom right corner with a low shot from the edge of the area when served by Carlos Alberto da Silva Goncalves.
Birkirkara doubled the score on the 57th when off a cross from the right by Carlos Alberto, Fernando Barbosa lobbed the ball for Waldemar Acosta to head home past Nicht.
BOV Player of the Match: SrdjanDimitrov (Birkirkara).
LIVERPOOL, NY - Residents in the Liverpool school district are scheduled to vote Thursday on a $10.4 million project that calls for roof and boiler replacements at several schools.
This is the fourth phase of the district's long-range capital facility plan.
Voting takes place from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Liverpool High School gym at 4338 Wetzel Road.
The project's cost is being paid for by the district's 2016 capital reserve fund along with state building aid, which covers 71 percent of the price tag, district officials said. The project will not increase residents' taxes, the district said.
The work involves full roof replacements at Donlin Drive and Long Branch elementary schools and partial roof replacements at Liverpool Elementary, Liverpool Middle and the Soule Road complex.
Boilers will be replaced at Nate Perry and Wetzel Road elementary schools and the district office.
The project also includes ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) restroom improvements at the Liverpool Public Library.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A Tennessee group of businesses is charging into the fiery debate over how to balance LGBT rights and religious conviction.
About 300 companies, from health-care giant HCA to FedEx, have joined under the moniker Tennessee Thrives to oppose religious objection and bathroom bills, like the one in North Carolina that has stirred a months-long uproar.
Companies in other GOP-led states have successfully voiced opposition under similar names: Georgia Prospers, Opportunity West Virginia, Missouri Competes.
In North Carolina, lawmakers continue to feud over whether to repeal its transgender bathroom law nine months after they passed it. Businesses, conventions and sports events have avoided North Carolina in protest. Republican Gov. Pat McCrory lost his re-election under criticism of the law.
(Copyright 2017 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)
KASILOF, Alaska (AP) — Alaska State Troopers say a 23-year-old Kenai Peninsula man made fake 911 calls to divert officers as they pursued his pickup truck and tried to arrest him.
Clayton Nelson of Kasilof (kah-SEE-lawf) is charged with felony eluding, reckless driving, assault and terroristic threatening. He’s also charged with driving with a revoked license and violating conditions of his release.
Troopers say they spotted Nelson Saturday afternoon and stop him on an outstanding felony warrant from an assault case.
Troopers arrested Nelson.
Trooper investigators say they later determined Nelson had made false 911 calls.
Nelson is being held without bail at the Wildwood Pretrial Facility in Kenai, southwest of Anchorage.
A message left with the Kenai public defender’s office was not immediately returned.
(Copyright (c) 2017 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.)
Gig Harbor Police pulled over a 23-year-old man Friday morning because of missing headlight. Two people ended up going to jail. Thinkstock Getty Images
A teenager accused of using a BB gun to shoot his 3-year-old sister has pleaded not guilty in Sioux City.
Court records say the written plea was entered Tuesday to charges of willful injury and child endangerment.
A trial hasn't been scheduled yet.
The Associated Press generally does not name juveniles charged with crimes.
The boy is 17.
Doctors say one BB was removed during surgery, but the other BB entered near one of the girl's eyes and lodged next to her brain.
Doctors say it was too risky to remove, so it's been left in place.
A hearing is scheduled July 18 on a defense motion to move the case to juvenile court.
SCE&G's V.C. Summer nuclear site. The company raised utility rates for a nuclear expansion project it won't finish. Courtesy High Flyer
On December 11, 2017 Societe Generale sold 14,88,500 shares of Radico Khaitan at Rs 275.05 on the NSE.
In the previous trading session, the share closed down 6.91 percent or Rs 19.90 at Rs 268.05 on the NSE.
The share touched its 52-week high Rs 308.90 and 52-week low Rs 105.50 on 22 November, 2017 and 21 December, 2016, respectively.
Currently, it is trading 13.22 percent below its 52-week high and 154.08 percent above its 52-week low.
Market capitalisation stands at Rs 3,569.99 crore.
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (AP) – A state prison will use equipment seized from an illegal marijuana grower to cultivate vegetables for poor people.
The Vindicator of Youngstown, Ohio, reports tens of thousands of dollars’ worth of hydroponic equipment seized by police in Campbell has been donated to the Trumbull Correctional Institution for the prison’s inmate agricultural program.
Inmates at the maximum security prison in northeast Ohio grew 10,000 pounds of food donated to poor people last year.
The equipment was seized during a raid in Campbell last September in which police found 56 marijuana plants.
Campbell Mayor Nick Phillips says equipment found during raids is usually destroyed but was instead donated after a prison official asked for it.
Phillips says “it’s nice to see good coming from bad.”
Spring football has come and gone, and we are now in the midst of an arduous, four-and-a-half month wait for the 2018 college football season to kick off. To help get everyone through the offseason...
The man a coroner says killed Bowen schoolgirl Rachel Antonio has applied to court to formally clear his name.
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Putin says Russia will not engage in arms race and will seek constructive relations with other countries
Wednesday, July 4, 2018 - This wannabe Kenyan socialite called Princess wrote a harsh post on social media sometime back insulting Kenyan men, calling them broke and stingy.
She praised Nigerian men and claimed that they know how to treat ladies unlike Kenyan men who don’t know anything about romance.
Back then, she felt like she is the hottest thing in town.
Princess took a break on social media after falling pregnant and the man behind the pregnancy dumped her.
She is now a single mother.
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It would be a challenge to find friendlier staff, who largely come from the local area. All are smiling, attentive and effective. Anton, the head concierge, knows everything there is to know about the hotel and its surroundings, while his team do everything possible to make stays effortless.
Facilities include an 18-hole golf course and academy where tuition is offered. There is an extensive spa with a 20-metre pool, indoor and outdoor relaxation areas and a menu of tempting Neom and Caudalie treatments. A fully equipped gym also hosts regular exercise classes, from spinning to yoga.
Meanwhile, the Mischmasch area in the hotel’s grounds tempts children with an Alice in Wonderland-themed adventure playground, interactive fountains and six individually styled entertainment pods.
There are on the GlobalNews story from 16 hrs ago, titled Chicago averaged over 2 murders a day in 2016, worst tally in decades. In it, GlobalNews reports that:
Residents, activists, and friends and family members of victims of gun violence march down Michigan Avenue carrying nearly 800 wooden crosses bearing the names of people murdered in the city in 2016 on December 31, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. One of the most violent years in Chicago history ended Sunday with a sobering tally: 762 homicides, the most in two decades in the city and more than New York and Los Angeles combined.
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Redskins 10
Straight up — if the Redskins get outrushed 161-38, lose the turnover battle 3-0, and get Kirk Cousins sacked four times at home in a win-and-in playoff scenario — they don’t deserve to be in the playoffs.
Meanwhile, the Giants enter the postseason having won nine of their last 11 games and sporting a 5-0 road playoff record since 2007. Forget the Patriots … nobody wants to see New York right now.
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YOUNGSTOWN, OH (WKBN)-The Boardman boys went on the road and grabbed their 6th win of the season Saturday night topping Youngstown East 76-56.
Larry Ransom led the way for the Golden Bears with 16 points while Kemon’dre Muhammed had 13 and Timothy Williams added 10.
The win moves Boardman to 6-9 while East falls to 6-10.
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Part of a South Yorkshire park is sealed off by the police this morning.
The Dell, an early-20th-century garden in Hexthorpe Flatts park, Hexthorpe, Doncaster, is under police guard with activity centered around the band stand.
Details on the nature of the incident being dealt with have not yet been released by South Yorkshire Police.
Michigan man killed, grandchildren hurt in 2-vehicle crash
MIDLAND, Mich. (AP) — Authorities say a 66-year-old Michigan man has died and his grandchildren were hurt in a traffic crash near Midland.
Midland County sheriff's officials say in a release Jeffrey Long was driving east on U.S. 10 in Lincoln Township Monday morning with three grandchildren, 13, 11 and 9. His vehicle was rear-ended by a vehicle driven a 25-year-old woman.
Investigators say Long died at the scene, and his grandchildren were taken to a nearby hospital. The 11-year-old was flown to the hospital at University of Michigan with serious injuries.
The woman driving the other vehicle had minor injuries.
Reports from the crash are expected to be reviewed by prosecutors.
WASHINGTON The United States has not excluded a military response to a poison gas attack that killed scores of civilians which Washington blamed on the Syrian government, a senior administration official said on Thursday.
Asked whether the military option had been taken off the table, the official said: "No."
It is unclear how much U.S. military planning exists on striking targets associated with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's government.
(Reporting by Steve Holland; Writing by Yara Bayoumy; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
April 20 Mast Therapeutics Inc
* Mast therapeutics- expects to adjourn special meeting without conducting any business other than adjournment
* Mast therapeutics inc- if adjourned, mast expects to reconvene special meeting on thursday, april 27, 2017 at 9:00 a.m
* Mast therapeutics inc- mast does not anticipate any change in record date for stockholders entitled to vote at special meeting
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Friday on WLRN (co-produced with WJCT) "The Florida Roundup: Statewide Edition" premiered.
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Woman in Labor Among The Dead in South Carolina Wreck
DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) – Authorities say a woman in labor and her unborn baby were killed along with two other people and another baby still in the womb after a SUV ran off the side of a road into a ditch in South Carolina.
Highway Patrol Lance Cpl. Judd Jones says all 11 people inside the vehicle were ejected in the wreck around 10 p.m. Friday on a two-lane road in Darlington County.
Judd says the eight people injured were taken to the hospital, but he didn’t have their conditions.
Darlington County Coroner Todd Hardee said 28-year-old Chikari Douglas-Rouse was in labor and trying to get to the hospital. Troopers say the 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer ran off the right side of the road and overturned.
The cause of the wreck was still under investigation.
Four years on from the release of the delicious slice of lunacy that was debut album Almaz, Irish four-piece zhOra have unveiled a new concept LP. Described as a “sludge opera”, Ethos, Pathos, Logos is centred around the sci-fi infused story of a bloodthirsty despot and his feral minions, set to the backdrop of frozen tundras, scorching deserts and panoptical imprisonment while mentioning cannibals, aliens and more over the course of 11 tracks. Sounding simultaneously primitive and modern, it’s a mindfuck from the opening, gloriously gloomy and piano-led The Stone to the mammoth prog/sludge closer Tabula Rasa. A brave record that rewards with repeated spins, it’s a heady fusion of primal riffs, polyrhythms and haunting Alice In Chains-like melodies. Standouts include the sprawling, jazz-tinged epic The Breach and Earth’d, which tips its cap to the band’s Celtic roots.
MOUNT LAUREL, N.J. (AP) — A New Jersey community has raised enough money to send a beloved school bus driver and die-hard Philadelphia Eagles fan to the Super Bowl.
A group of parents and students surprised Gary Kelmer with the present when he pulled up to the last stop on his bus route on Monday in Mount Laurel.
Parents Amy and Izaak Smith wanted to raise money as a way to thank "Mr. Gary" for his daily kindness. They raised more than $5,000 in just a few days on the fundraising site GoFundMe to send Kelmer and his wife to the Super Bowl in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
The Smiths purchased tickets, airfare and personalized jerseys for the couple.
A stunned Kelmer on Monday called it a "special dream come true" and exclaimed "I'm ecstatic."
The Trump administration is imposing a US arms embargo on South Sudan while urging the United Nations and other countries to do the same.
A State Department official says the US is restricting all sales of defence equipment and services to all parties to South Sudan’s conflict. It’s mostly symbolic since the US has almost no defence trade with the country in the first place.
The official says the move is in response to South Sudan’s humanitarian crisis and that the restrictions effectively amount to a “domestic arms embargo.” The official wasn’t authorised to discuss the situation publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity.
The United States is also calling on South Sudan’s neighbours to implement similar arms restrictions and urging the UN Security Council to support a global embargo on the country.
Danville police were investigating an explosive device that damaged two cars in a store parking lot Sunday. (May 29, 2018)
Police in Danville are seeking the public's help in finding the person responsible for detonating a pipe bomb in a store parking lot Sunday.
Officers are looking for a person of interest who might know something about the pipe bomb that exploded and damaged two cars in the parking lot of a Smart & Final store.
Investigators say he was driving a white sedan resembling a Jaguar X.
No injuries were reported in the explosion, police said.
On Tuesday, agents with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives teamed with Danville police to block off part of the parking lot as they collected evidence.
Anyone with information should contact Sgt. Hoekwater at (925) 314-3703.
How major US stock indexes fared Monday
U.S. stocks couldn't hang on to an early gain and finished mostly lower Monday as technology companies slipped. Bond prices continue to fall and the yield on the 10-year Treasury note drew closer to 3 percent, a milestone it hasn't reached since January 2014.
On Monday:
The S&P 500 index gained 0.15 points to 2,670.29.
The Dow Jones industrial average lost 14.25 points, or 0.1 percent, to 24,448.69.
The Nasdaq composite slipped 17.52 points, or 0.2 percent, to 7,128.60.
The Russell 2000 index of smaller-company stocks sank 2 points, or 0.1 percent, to 1,562.12.
For the year:
The S&P 500 is down 3.32 points, or 0.1 percent.
The Dow is down 270.53 points, or 1.1 percent.
The Nasdaq is up 225.21 points, or 3.3 percent.
The Russell 2000 is up 26.61 points, or 1.7 percent.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Eiger Biopharmaceuticals Inc:
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May 2 Trupanion Inc
* Trupanion reports first quarter 2017 results
* Q1 revenue rose 28 percent to $54.7 million
* Trupanion Inc says total enrolled pets was 364,259 at march 31, 2017, up 19% over prior year period
* Trupanion Inc says q1 subscription business revenue was $50.2 million, an increase of 28% compared to q1 of 2016
* Trupanion Inc says subscription enrolled pets was 334,909 at march 31, 2017, up 17% over prior year period
* Trupanion Inc - qtrly loss per share $0.05
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Star attractions to be viewed through members’ telescopes are Jupiter and Saturn. Saturn will be up over the Catalinas by 9:00 p.m. Globular clusters, open star clusters, colorful double stars, galaxies and the Ring Nebula in Lyra are out and shining for you. Ask tons of questions! Bring the grandkids!
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Posco, South Korea’s leading steelmaker, will hire a total of 6,000 regular workers from this year until 2020 in an effort to offer job opportunities and secure human resources, the company said Tuesday.The company will hire 1,500 workers annually for the next four years.The large-scale employment plan comes as the steelmaker strives to gain a lead in the “fourth industrial revolution” by researching and developing new sources of growth such as lithium, the company said.To secure talent, Posco will look for potential employees in academia, former officers discharged from military service and other diverse fields.Posco will also boost the total value of funds created to support affiliates to 550 billion won ($484.5 million) from the current 500 billion won across 15 funds, the company said.By Kim Bo-gyung (lisakim425@heraldcorp.com)
The first of its kind operation was performed by a Johns Hopkins reconstructive surgery team on a wounded Afghanistan veteran. The 14-hour surgery was completed on March 26 and saw a deceased donor’s entire penis and scrotum (without the testicles), in addition to part of the abdominal wall, transferred to the vet. The doctors are hopeful the transplant will restore near-normal urinary functions in the man. The transplanted penis, however, will not be able to become erect without further surgery to install a prosthesis implant.
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - Fire crews were on the scene of a house fire in the Portland neighborhood early Thursday morning.
MetroSafe confirmed that crews were called to a two-story home on Rudd Avenue at 1:17 a.m.
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Firefighters arrived to see heavy smoke and fire coming from the building. MetroSafe confirmed that crews were able to gain control of the fire in 15 minutes.
All that were inside the building were able to escape, MetroSafe said. It is unknown if anyone was injured.
The cause of the fire is unknown.
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RIO DE JANEIRO, May 30 (Reuters) - The Brazilian economy expanded for a fifth straight quarter, as expected, easing fears of a slowdown before a nationwide trucker strike roiled Latin America’s largest economy this month.
Brazil’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew 0.4 percent from the prior three months, in line with the median estimate in a Reuters poll of economists. That followed a 0.2 percent upwardly revised pace of growth in the prior quarter, compared to the previously reported 0.1 percent.
GDP rose 1.2 percent from the first quarter of 2017, slightly below a 1.3 percent consensus estimate. (Reporting by Rodrigo Viga; Writing by Bruno Federowski in Brasília)
A Philadelphia man who fell into a sinkhole says he was putting traffic cones around it because he was worried about the safety of children playing outside.
Eugene Clark tells WCAU-TV he was near the sinkhole Saturday night when the asphalt gave way and he tumbled 10 feet (3 meters) into it.
The 58-year-old calls it a "shocking situation to be in."
Clark has injuries to his ankle, wrist and lower back. He says a city firefighter pulled him out about an hour later with his bare hands "like Hercules."
He says the water department recently came out to deal with other issues on the street but never fixed the sinkhole. The department says there appears to be a sewer line leak and they will look at the hole this week.
MUMBAI: Superstar Shah Rukh Khan praised filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali's magnum opus "Padmaavat" and said that actor Ranveer Singh is now Delhi Sultan Alauddin Khilji for him.
Shah Rukh on Friday treated his fans to a question and answer session, where Ranveer wrote to the "Chennai Express" star: "Shah Rukh Khan, Hi bhai! Anxious for you to see ‘Padmaavat'."
Shah Rukh, 52, who is currently busy shooting for Aanand L. Rai's upcoming film "Zero", replied: "So sorry did not realise it was you, because now you are Khilji for me. Bahut acchhi picture hai bhai (It is a very good film)..I saw it and loved it."
The film is based on 16th century poet Malik Muhammad Jayasi's poem "Padmavat". It also stars Deepika Padukone and Shahid Kapoor.
Survey Finds Medications Accumulating in Minnesota Lakes
WINONA, Minn. (AP) – Scientists have found that medications are making their way through Minnesota’s wastewater systems and accumulating in lake bottoms.
The Winona Daily News reports that University of Minnesota professor Bill Arnold says a survey of Lake Pepin, Lake Winona in Alexandria, and the Duluth Harbor found 10 common antibiotics present in the sediment. All of those bodies of water receive wastewater.
Arnold says tests indicate that some of the antibiotics are from the 1950s.
The discovery has raised concerns about the potential effects exposure could have on people, animals, and food.
Arnold said it’s important to find a way to deal with the accumulation because continued exposure to antibiotics can change responses to the drugs.
Residents may notice their SaskPower bills increasing starting in 2017, but not as much as what it was supposed to be.
"What happened through the rate review process is we put forward a rate application in the spring that originally requested rate increases of 5% in 2016 and 5% in 2017," said SaskPower's Heather Johnson.
The increase was approved earlier this year by the crown corporation, but it was slightly less than what was first put forward.
"Through the rate review process, of course the rate review panel does their independent review, not too long ago they made the recommendation that the 2017 rate be reduced to 3.5%"
Johnson said the original increase was supposed to be up to 10%, but consumers are only paying an extra 8.5% all together to begin the year.
Shortly after, he went down next to Barcelona's Samuel Umtiti. Ronaldo felt he should have been given a penalty but he was booked instead for diving.
Brent crude oil prices jumped above $65 per barrel after the shutdown of the Forties North Sea pipeline knocked out significant supplies from a market that was already tightening due to OPEC-led production cuts.
Brent crude futures on Tuesday, the international benchmark for oil prices, were at $65.07 dollars a barrel at 0211 GMT.
U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures were at 58.21 dollars a barrel.
Britain’s Forties oil pipeline, the country’s largest at a capacity of 450,000 barrels per day (bpd), shut down on Monday after cracks were revealed.
“The market reaction shows that in a tight market, any supply issue will quickly be reflected in higher prices,” said ANZ bank.
The jump in Brent prices widened its premium to WTI prices, making U.S. oil exports more attractive.
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Eric Gray traveled to Tennessee’s campus for the first time in June, just six weeks after he received a scholarship offer from the Vols, and they clearly made an impression on him while he was there.
Nearly two months later, they’re one of the teams standing out most to him.
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GENEVA (AP) — Russian officials say that some 25,000 Christians have returned to eastern Aleppo since the city was fully retaken by Syrian government forces backed by Russia.
In a conference organized in Geneva Wednesday on the sidelines of the U.N. Human Rights Council meeting, Russian officials sought to generate a generate another narrative about the country’s war that has left at least 400,000 people dead and driven over 12 million people from their homes.
The two hour presentation entitled “Aleppo: A city free from terror. New life, new hopes,” included a video uplink to speak with several Syrians on the ground in eastern Aleppo as well as images of Russian medics helping the injured.
The Russian event was also an appeal for greater support from Western nations for Aleppo’s reconstruction.
Just a few years ago, the New York City government was getting 20,000 tips annually about landlords illegally converting building spaces into apartments—far too many to investigate. So the housing department turned to an unlikely source to help zero in on probable violations: artificial intelligence. After churning through millions of data points, a computer program suggested that inspectors look for two signs: spikes in utility bills and sanitation problems. Sure enough, inspectors who heeded these clues started catching five times more violators than before.
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Orangeburg officials search for vehicle in connection with weekend shooting
Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO) – The Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information on a vehicle that was seen during a shooting over the weekend.
Investigators learned that around 9:30 a.m. Sunday a juvenile was taken to the hospital with a gunshot wound to the leg.
Witnesses said the 16-year-old and a friend were walking through Roosevelt Gardens apartment complex when an unknown vehicle approached.
As the vehicle drew closer, someone inside the vehicle began “spraying bullets,” according to the report.
Investigators are asking the public’s help in locating a late model white Audi bearing paper plates.
The photo is of a similar car to the one witnesses reported seeing.
If anyone has any information on the vehicle, they are asked to call the OCSO at 803-534-3550 or Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC.
The U.S., its allies and the world are united in our pursuit of a denuclearized Korean Peninsula.
President Donald Trump said he’s moving ahead with plans to impose tariffs on $50 billion of Chinese imports and curb investment in sensitive technology, ratcheting up pressure on Beijing days before the next round of trade negotiations.
In a statement Tuesday, the White House said a final list of targeted imports will be released by June 15 and the tariffs will be imposed “shortly thereafter.” It’s the most specific the administration has been about the timing for the duties to take effect.
The administration also said new restrictions on Chinese investment and enhanced export controls will be announced by June 30 and then implemented shortly after. China’s commerce ministry responded hours later with a statement, saying it was surprised by the U.S. announcement and remains confident the country can protect its interests.
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Officials from the Downtown Stockton Alliance are singing a happy tune and breathing a sigh of relief after a missing piano was recovered in one piece. "It is such a good feeling to see this story end on such a positive note," Cindi Fargo, chief executive of the Downtown Stockton Alliance, said in a statement.
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The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum will once again host a 1940s-style swing dancing event on the flight deck of the historic aircraft carrier this May.
The massive event, which celebrates the music, dancing and style of the swing era, will feature over 90 performers including three NYC-based big bands: the Harlem Renaissance Orchestra, the Glenn Crytzer Orchestra with guest vocalist Hannah Gill and Gunhild Carling with the Swingadelic Big Band.
As in the past, guests to the Fleet Week-timed event are encouraged to dress in their vintage best, and bring comfortable dancing shoes to make the most of the 2,000 square-floor. Tickets to the six hour-long party start at $45 and are available at intrepidmuseum.org.
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TORONTO — Doug Ford told a group of nearly 2,000 supporters that he plans to "take back this province" at his first major event since he was made leader of the Progressive Conservative party earlier this month.
Addressing a large and enthusiastic crowd at a rally in Toronto, Ford says he believes he can build a majority government because Ontario voters are united in their dislike of Liberal Premier Kathleen Wynne's Liberals.
He says the current provincial government is "terrified" of a united Progressive Conservative party.
His speech focused largely on the province's finances, which Ford says have been mismanaged by Wynne's government.
NEW YORK — Blake Francis scored 19 points, got seven steals and dished out five assists Sunday to help propel Wagner to its sixth-straight win with a 75-41 victory over Division II program Mercy College.
JoJo Cooper added 18 points and Elijah Davis and Jamar Brown had 10 apiece for Wagner (7-1), which controlled the glass 52-39 and forced 19 turnovers. Devin Liggeons grabbed 10 of those 52 rebounds.
Wagner took control with a 19-2 run stretching across both sides of the break to make it 43-20 with under 14 minutes left in the game. Chase Freeman kicked off the breakaway run with a 3-point play.
Mercy scored the game’s first four points and still clung to the lead midway through the opening half before Wagner took it away with a layup from Francis that made it 11-10 with under nine minutes to go until the break.
Dequawne Richards led Mercy with 12 points and six rebounds.
Protests over the "barbaric" killing of a brown bear which attacked and wounded a hiker have lead to a call for tourists to cancel their holidays to Italy's Dolomites.
Animal rights activists called for boycott of the north Italian province of Trento on Monday in protest after forest rangers put down a female bear which attacked a man walking his dog last month.
“So far we have hear of about 30 cancellations of houses and hotels affecting some 100 tourists who have decided not to pass their holidays in Trentino after the barbaric killing of the bear,” the Italian Association for the Defence of Animals and the Environment (AIDAA) said.
“Italian, Russian and French tourists have renounced bookings.”
The group called for the boycott after forest rangers, on the written orders of the Trento provincial government president, Ugo Rossi, tracked down and killed the bear on Sunday.
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Monday’s transfer rumours claim Chelsea have two targets in mind ahead of deadline day...
Daily Mirror: Chelsea are considering a late move for Inter Milan’s Ivan Perisic.
Daily Star: The Blues are also ready to bid £50m for Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk.
Don Balon: Manchester United will meet Sergi Roberto’s £36.5m escape clause should he push for a move away from Barcelona.
The Sun: Newcastle United have stepped up their attempt’s to sign Jack Wilshere from Arsenal.
Daily Mirror: Leicester City will turn down Roma’s £31.8m bid for Riyad Mahrez as they value him at £50m.
Daily Express: Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is considering Napoli’s Lorenzo Insigne as a possible replacement for Philippe Coutinho.
The Sun: Paris St Germain’s Jese Rodriguez has turned down a loan move to Fiorentina and is set for a similar switch to Stoke City.
Daily Mirror: Spurs could step up their interest in Lazio forward Keita Balde.
Kerry’s James O’Donoghue says he’s fit and ready for Championship action after a long spell out with injury.
The Kingdom open their Championship campaign against Clare this Sunday in Killarney.
O’Donoghue, who missed Kerry’s National League campaign, says it’s been a frustrating time on the sidelines.
A Rochester man has admitted playing a role in the death of his 3-year-old daughter in November 2016.
On Friday, Michael Stagles, 33 pleaded guilty to criminally negligent homicide for not providing life-saving measures for his daughter, Brook.
Michael Stagles admitted preventing the necessary medical care that resulted in her death between Nov. 11, 2016, and Nov. 13, 2016. He is expected to be sentenced to the maximum of 1 1/3 to four years in state prison, according to the Monroe County District Attorney’s Office.
This plea comes after the conviction of Erica Bell, who was found guilty Sept. 29 of second-degree murder and first-degree manslaughter for Brook’s death.
The case was prosecuted by Assistant DA Sara Van Strydonck, and Senior Assistant DA Patrick Gallagher.
Stagles is schedule to be sentenced on Dec. 6 by Monroe County Court Judge Christopher Ciaccio.
Having won international acclaim with his arthouse features Blind Pig Who Wants To Fly and Postcards From The Zoo, single-named Indonesian auteur Edwin takes a turn to more commercially oriented cinema with his upcoming teen drama Posesif.
A story of young love between a national level diver and a new boy at her high school, conflict soon grows - first as the relationship distracts from family and other obligations and then, more notably, as the yong man's attentions become darker and more controlling. So while this is very much meant for a broader audience than the bulk of Edwin's work to this point there's clearly still an edge to it.
Posesif releases on Indonesian screens later this month and while there are no subtitles on the trailer it's still abundantly clear what Edwin is up to here. Take a look below.
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Celebrating 30 Years of Cheers at the 30th Annual Arizona Renaissance Festival! Stroll through Fairhaven Village and Visit New Artisan shops filled with handcrafted treasures. Banter with peasants and royals, sample the new Pleasure Feast menu, and so much more!
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Local police official Zaheer Abbas says Monday's blast occurred when a man on a motorcycle rammed into the crowd of hundreds of pharmacists, who were protesting new amendments to a law governing drug sales.
Iraqi officials say two suicide bombers have killed at least eight people in the holy Shi'ite city of Najaf. Police and hospital officials said the January 1 attack at a checkpoint in Najaf, located 180 kilometers south of Baghdad, also wounded 22 people, including many police officers.
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The Wild's seven-game preseason schedule will include home games at Xcel Energy Center against the Winnipeg Jets, Colorado Avalanche and Dallas Stars. The Wild also will play road preseason games against those three teams, along with a game against the St. Louis Blues that is expected to be played at the Sprint Center in Kansas City on Sept.
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In this edition of the Ericaism, Erica Campbell explains the significance of the scripture, “as for me and my house, we will service the Lord.” Erica talks about the scripture being a declaration of intent: “we will” serve the Lord, instead of we will “try,” or we “might” serve the wall. Erica calls these words halfway words. These words don’t have strength, however, because they leave room for doubt, which the enemy uses to destroy.
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EAST HANOVER -- Township police are investigating the armed robbery of the Five Guys Burgers and Fries restaurant on Route 10 Saturday night.
The robbery occurred at 10:33 p.m. when a heavy-set man wearing a plaid shirt, baseball hat, gloves and mask covering the lower part of his face entered through an unlocked back door just after closing, Capt. Jack Ambrose said in a news release.
The man threatened four employees with a knife and fled out of the back door with an undetermined amount of cash, Ambrose said.
Ambrose said patrol officers arrived and searched the area but they were unable to locate the robber.
None of the employees were injured and the robbery remains under investigation, he said.
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9th District Congressman Morgan Griffith appeared lived this morning on WFIR, discussing a wide range of topics that included proposed tax reform, sexual harassment and Congress, and his dissatisfaction with governmental review of the proposed Mountain Valley Pipeline. Here is the full conversation:
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Sheffield Wednesday and Wolves played out a 0-0 stalemate in the Championship, with the visitors' Joe Mason missing an open-goal sitter from three yards.
Wednesday were favourites to win as they push for a play-off place but they could not see off Wolves at Hillsborough.
More to follow.
Sheffield Wednesday went up against Wolves at Hillsborough on Monday
Joe Mason (left) of Wolves missed a sitter against Sheffield Wednesday in this tie
Carlos Carvalhal, the manager of Sheffield Wednesday, pictured during the Championship tie
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Oh, influencers when will you stop? Everyday, our feeds are clogged up with ads for the same products that everyone else is promoting: Slimming teas, teeth whiteners, waist trainers, gummi hair vitamins, etc.
Your favorite reality TV star, fashion blogger, or lifestyle influencer posts something like this:
Love my #InsertProductHere. Use Promo Code “Annoying” to save 10%.
When will the madness stop?
CampaignLive.co reported that an anonymous Instagrammer told them, “Daniel Wellington watches had sent watches to pretty much anyone in exchange for a couple of posts…He branded the tactic ‘successful but annoying’ in terms of raising awareness of the brand. He claimed it may have backfired with fans of the influencers. There was a ‘massive backlash against that kind of in-your-face marketing.’”
But influencers have to eat and brands need to sell product, so why go overboard on promotion?
Because it works.
Lao champs dash Boeung Ket’s hopes
Success on the 2016 domestic front ended in disappointment on New Year’s Eve as Metfone C-League champions Boeung Ket Angkor were beaten 3-0 by Lao side Lanexang United in the Toyota Mekong Club Championship semifinal at the Olympic Stadium on Saturday.
The victory earned Lanexang a double-leg showdown against Thai giants Buriram United as the Vientiane outfit became the first team from Laos to make the final of the prestigious regional tournament.
The first leg of the final will be held on Wednesday in the Lao capital Vientiane, with the decisive game to be played in Bangkok four days later.
Two first-half strikes from skipper Soukaphone Vongchiengkham and Phoutthasay Khochalern were complemented by Keoviengpheth Lithideth’s finish late in the second half.
Effective June 22, 2017, QATV Government Access programming will move to Channel 9. All programming currently seen on QATV-11, including City Council meetings, City View w/ Mayor Thomas Koch, DPW Updates, FYI: Quincy Health Department and more, will be seen on Channel 9. Comcast notified QATV of this channel change and the June 22, 2017 effective date. For more information, or questions about the change to Channel 9, please call QATV at 617-376-1440.
Work is being planned to repair the drainage system underneath Ala Moana Boulevard, but the state wants to hear from you first.
The state Department of Transportation will be conducting work from Queen to Piikoi streets.
Work includes removing the roadway pavement above the top of the culvert, replacing the top slab of the concrete box culvert with pre-cast planks, and reconstructing the roadway pavement.
The plan is for the majority of work to take place weekdays between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 3 p.m., but if the state gets approval, work could be done at night.
A public meeting is scheduled for Thursday, July 13, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Washington Middle School at 1633 S. King Street.
The project could start as early as this fall and is expected to be completed within a six-month period, weather permitting.
More than 900 youth and adults from across the Diocese of Beaumont gather in Downtown Houston for the 51st Diocesan Youth Convention. This year’s theme is “Rise Up: Dare to be a Disciple” from Matthew 28:16-20: “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations… and behold, I am with you, to the end of the age.”
The first night kicked off with Bob Lesnefsky, or better known as “Righteous B,” pumping up the teens with a concert and his keynote speaking of his life’s ministry working with inner-city kids.
The night wrapped up with a live performance of the Stations of the Cross by Our Lady of Guadalupe, Port Arthur; Our Mother of Mercy, Beaumont; St. Anne, Beaumont and the Diocese of Beaumont seminarians.
A collision with injuries caused traffic issues heading toward Charlotte, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol.
Highway Patrol officials say that accident happened on Interstate 77 in the northbound lane at mile marker 5.
That accident caused the roadway to be blocked.
No word on the severity of the injuries,
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Lee is nursing a high-ankle sprain, leaving his Week 1 status in question, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports.
Lee was carted off during Sunday's practice, and although it seems he avoided any serious damage, the tricky nature of a high-ankle sprain complicates projecting his availability for Jacksonville's regular-season opener. While Lee is sidelined, look for rookie Dede Westbrook to benefit from increased reps behind the starting duo of Allen Robinson and Allen Hurns.
BHUBANESWAR: About four persons, including three women, were injured after a clash broke out between two groups in Nehru Basti under Nayapalli police limits over a land dispute.
According to police, family members of Ananta Nayak attacked Gandharba Nayak’s family over a land dispute. The two families are natives of Nehru Basti and there has been long-standing differences between them over various issues. “We have sent a man and a woman to AIIMS. Three persons have also been detained and further investigation into the matter is on,” Nayapalli police said.
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End of the drought for some of us, it will be still be hot, humid & muggy and again Summer sunshine.
LISBON, Portugal — German Chancellor Angela Merkel has arrived in Portugal for a 24-hour official visit during which she will discuss the European Union’s future with local officials.
Merkel flew Wednesday to the northern Portuguese city of Porto, where she was met by Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa.
She was due to inaugurate a research centre run by German auto parts manufacturer Bosch before visiting Porto University’s Institute for Health Research and Innovation, where she was to meet with students.
On Thursday, Merkel is due in the capital city of Lisbon for talks with President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa and with Costa before a lunchtime news conference.
Germany is one of Portugal’s biggest foreign investors.
WASHINGTON—A wealthy Republican donor and fundraiser has been selected as ambassador to Canada.
U.S. President Donald Trump formally announced his choice of Kentucky rainmaker Kelly Knight Craft in a statement Wednesday night. News outlets first reported the pick in March.
If Craft is approved by the U.S. Senate, she will be the first woman to hold the ambassadorship.
The Ottawa posting has long been given to a rich supporter of the president rather than a career diplomat. Craft, who owns a business advisory firm, donated $265,000 to a committee supporting Trump’s 2016 campaign, and she served as a finance vice-chair for Trump’s inaugural committee.
She is married to billionaire coal businessman Joe Craft, chief executive of Alliance Resource Partners, who donated $165,000 to the campaign committee.
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Benard Adie won the heavyweight title at the Easter Boxing Championship with Uganda's Farouk Daku being the WBO title holder, after beating Tanzania's
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County Longford Scuba Divers, along with personnel from Lough Ree Sub Aqua Club and Roscommon Civil Defence, assisted with the recovery of a woman’s body from the River Shannon in Tarmonbarry.
YouTube video views have gotten a lot of attention lately thanks to the record for the most watched video shifting so much. Well, if you want to keep up with how may people are watching "Despacito" with you while you're using YouTube's mobile app, now you can. Only a few people can at the moment, as Android Police reports. The counter sits just underneath the video title and looks pretty unobtrusive.
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Mealey's IP/Tech - Patent Owner: Rehearing Of Federal Circuit Summary Affirmance Is Warranted
WASHINGTON, D.C. - A January affirmance without opinion of the Patent Trial and Appeal Board by the Federal Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals in a dispute over the results of an inter partes review should be reheard, the patent owner told the Federal Circuit Feb. 9 (Leak Surveys Inc. v. FLIR Systems Inc., Nos. 16-1299, -1300, Fed. Cir.).
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He is the third high profile Opposition leader to be nabbed
Makadara Member of Parliament George Aladwa has been arrested.
The controversial politician was nabbed on the morning of Saturday, February 2 in the ongoing crackdown by the government on National Super Alliance following the Tuesday swearing in ceremony.
Police had declared the Uhuru Park ‘inauguration’ of Raila Odinga as people’s president illegal and promised to arrest the organisers.
Zipo.co.ke has learnt that the oustpoken politician was apprehended at his Buruburu home and taken to the DCI headquarters along Kiambu Road for grilling.
The government has been taking action against the Opposition coalition, following Raila’s self-inauguration on January 30.
On Thursday, police officers arrested Ruaraka MP TJ Kajwang in Nairobi’s CBD for administering the oath while his co-conspirator Miguna Miguna was arrested on Friday at his Runda home.
Aladwa said he did not why the government was targeting him and why he was arrested.
The San Francisco Bay Area used to be a very different place, and we're not talking about the 60s. As recently as the 1700s, the only people there were Native Americans, living in small tribes and using shells as currency.
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(CNN) It was all-hands-on-deck for a full day of events celebrating French President Emmanuel Macron's state visit to the White House. It was all-hands-on-shoulders-and-other-people's-hands, too -- French might be the language of love, but body language is the native tongue of diplomacy.
Here are some of the more GIFable moments:
Macron and President Donald Trump spent the day touting their tight bond , a bromance that they showcased starting with Tuesday morning's arrival ceremony.
This GIF is the most suspenseful one you will watch all day. It actually reminded me of a first date. You're not sure if someone's hand brushed yours by accident, so you try to play it cool. Then it happens again and you realize maybe it was on purpose. Until finally you just awkwardly pull the trigger. Gotta make them work for it, even when you're married. Keep them (and everyone watching) on their toes, Melania.
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Adelaide Archbishop Philip Wilson says he will lodge an appeal against his conviction of failing to report repeated abuse of two altar boys by paedophile priest James Fletcher in the 1970s. He revealed his intentions in a statement, also acknowledging calls for his resignation. He has since stepped down from his duties but says he does not intend to stand aside from his role until due process is complete. Photo: Calum Robertson / News Corp Australia
Portland’s Mississippi Avenue appears to be a location for the pilot episode of a new HBO original series.
While the production details indicate the show will be produced in California, a flyer distributed to Mississippi Avenue business owners and residents says scenes from the new show, which the network refers to as "Untitled Alan Ball HBO Drama", will be shot there April 25.
The show was created by Alan Ball, whose prior hits for the channel include the Emmy and Peabody winning drama “Six Feet Under” and the Southern vampire soap opera “True Blood.”
It's a family drama starring Holly Hunter and Tim Robbins that focuses on a multi-racial family starting to crack.
The flyer tags five blocks as possible sites for production.
Sources with the city of Portland, the governor’s office on film and television, and HBO could not immediately be reached for comment.
The French president showed no regret on Friday after being caught on camera disparaging a group of trade union protesters, AFP said. Emmanuel Macron has been criticized after being overheard saying during a visit to central France on Wednesday that protesters outside the venue “instead of stirring up shit, would be better off looking for work.” The protesters in the rural Correze region were defending a struggling local auto parts plant. The president said Friday the intense media coverage of his remark had detracted from the real purpose of the visit, which was to promote professional training. “We’ve spoken about the real problems faced by real people and real ideas to really protect them,” he added.
Leica Geosystems has released its new DX Office Vision utility post processing software for mapping ground-penetrating radar (GPR) data from the field into a CAD drawing. DX Office Vision allows even non-experienced users to obtain professional 3D CAD …
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Berry’s Jordan McLaughlin (4) drives the lane for the layup during Friday’s game against Ardrey Kell. Jonathan Aguallo
The Gaffney Police Department is asking for help identifying a suspect involved in a restaurant burglary.
Officers said the incident occurred at Best Pizza in Town on Windslow Avenue. Surveillance video indicates the incident occurred just before 2 a.m. on Sunday.
A suspect in the video can be seen running behind the counter with a shirt partially obscuring his face before stealing a cash register.
Anyone with information leading to an arrest and conviction in the case may be eligible for a cash reward.
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Abaco Police have confirmed that a 42-year-old resident of The Mudd was arraigned in Magistrate’s Court in Marsh Harbour on charges of arson.
The accused, Alfred Albury, was charged before Magistrate Ancella Evans on 10 counts of arson in connection to the fire in the Shanty Town in Marsh Harbour on Sunday.
Albury who was not required to enter a plea, was remanded to the Bahamas Department of Corrections until March 15 when he returns for trial.
In Other Crime News:
Police in the nation’s second city, Grand Bahama took three males into custody after they were found in possession of an illegal firearm and ammunition.
According to the police, shortly before 5pm Wednesday afternoon, officers of the Rapid Response Unit, while in the area of East Sunrise Highway near a business establishment took three males into custody. They were allegedly found in possession of a black 9mm pistol with two rounds of ammunition.
The men are expected to be arraigned before the Magistrate’s Court later this week.
Well my friends, here we go again… Another warm December day is headed our way today!! High pressure over the W half of the nation will control our weather as well… The storm track has been pushed well to the north and the coldest temps are trapped around the great lakes and we stay fairly mild for the season!!
It’s not too windy to start but by lunchtime NW winds will start to get pretty gusty and with the extremely dry conditions we are already dealing with, fire dangers will be very high this afternoon.
Sure, we’re not going to be AS warm as we were yesterday but we’re still talking 60s!!
A series of fast moving cold fronts will give us a bit of a temperature roller coaster this week but none of these fronts are going to cool us off to seasonal normal temps and none of these fronts will squeeze out any meaningful moisture.
Thinking about heading out of state today?? Have a look at the forecast for your destination.
YEREVAN, APRIL 17, ARMENPRESS. The United States and South Korea have launched joint military exercises codenamed Max Thunder in the Kunsuan American military base in the south-western part of the Korean Peninsula.
Max Thunder will last until April 28.
Over 1000 American and 500 South Korean personnel are participating in the exercises, along with US 7th Air Force and South Korean Air Force gunships.
The exercises are held amid sharp escalation of the situation in the Korean Peninsula.
The USS Carl Vinson supercarrier approached the Peninsula last week, carrying the Navy Strike Force.
1:27 Myrtle Beach weather forecast for 4.17 Pause
2:10 NAACP offers new traffic plan for Bikefest; city sees too many issues with plan
2:34 Generation gap spreads from Atlantic Beach to Myrtle Beach at Bikefest
1:31 Area baseball, softball teams head down home stretch
1:58 Mother takes pity on son's killer: 'Everybody deserves a second chance'
1:20 Surveillance video shows woman jumping out of trunk after kidnapping
0:46 Jim McMahon plays at Monday After the Masters
0:41 Myrtle Beach International Airport upgrades radar technology
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Corneliani enlists top model Kit Butler joined by Aaron Shandel a breakthrough star on the modelling scene to lead the way in the fashion house’s Spring Summer 2018 campaign shoot. The Italian menswear staple brand booked the talented fashion photographer Daniel Riera for the job, while the styling was handled by Fashion Stylist Jérôme André with art direction from Art Director Pablo Arroyo.
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Photographer Daniel Riera
Fashion Stylist Jérôme André
Models: Kit Butler at FASHION MODEL MANAGEMENT, Aaron Shandel at WHY NOT MODELS Milan
Grooming Franco Argento at The Wall Group
Art Direction Pablo Arroyo
Production 10 ARTIST PRODUCTION
Producer Manager Silvia Cammilli at 10 Artist
Casting Director Isadora Banaudi
The City of Corner Brook issued a boil water advisory Wednesday while repairs are made to the water distribution system. (Brian McHugh/CBC)
An emergency water outage means some residents of Corner Brook are under a boil water advisory until further notice on Wednesday.
Affected areas are:
Petries Street, #'s 54 to 232 including all side roads
McLeod's Lane
Snook's Lane
Wareham's Road
Dawe Place
Town of Mount Moriah
The city says repairs are required for the water distribution system, and will close Petries Street, from the intersection of Hilliard's Road to the intersection of Pike's Avenue.
The water outage and road closure are expected to last until between 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. However residents will be notified once the boil water advisory has been lifted.
Residents can call the city's water information line at (709) 634-7711 or visit www.cornerbrook.com to view the status of the boil water advisory and road closure.
PHILADELPHIA — A pair of back-to-back nor'easters is revving up to hit the East Coast on the official start of spring, when they'll merge into the fourth storm to slam the region in a month.
The National Weather Service says the bulk of the dangerous, wind-driven snow and sleet is expected to wallop New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware and parts of eastern Pennsylvania before heading off to Nantucket Island early Thursday.
Sleet and freezing rain are expected on Tuesday afternoon, the first day of spring. On Wednesday, about 6 to 9 inches of snow is expected, with some areas getting nearly a foot.
Officials are cautioning against unnecessary travel Wednesday afternoon and evening, when snow could be falling as much as 3 inches an hour.
Two teenage boys were rescued from a reservoir by firefighters after they ended up stranded on a raft.
The boys were playing in Elsecar Reservoir, Barnsley, when they ran into difficulty at 8.45pm yesterday.
Firefighters used a boat to reach the boys and return them to dry land.
Despite the fact that the Chinese spending slowdown is one of the biggest headaches for the global luxury sector over the past two years, Mulberry is now pegging its future on more shops and more spending in the region.
The leather goods brand is racing to open up its doors to international shoppers and reduce its reliance on the UK market.
With the US wholesale market suffering from a discounting addiction and Chinese spending recovering, Asia is proving an attractive market once again. Despite all the whinging, China still accounts for over a third of all global luxury spending and it was on track to reach $120bn last year. Mulberry has set up a new vehicle with Challice, the Singaporean outfit run by billionaire Christina Ong, to propel its growth in Asia.
It was Ong, who continues to own 56.2pc of Mulberry, that was behind the ousting of founder Roger Soul following the acrimonious demise...
Danica Patrick unveiled photos Friday of the No. 7 GoDaddy-sponsored Chevrolet she’ll drive in the 2018 Daytona 500.
The paint scheme on the Premium Motorsports’ Chevy features GoDaddy’s bright green, the same color that adorned Patrick’s car for much of her six-year tenure with Stewart-Haas Racing.
GoDaddy is also sponsoring Patrick in this year’s Indy 500, and her participation in the two races is branded the “Danica Double.” Patrick helped design the Danica Double logo on the back of her Daytona ride, the company said in a press release.
Ta da! 🙌🏻 here’s my No 7 @GoDaddy Chevy wrapped and ready for Daytona! Love the #DanicaDouble! pic.twitter.com/xJaJlVVeMO — Danica Patrick (@DanicaPatrick) February 2, 2018
Patrick also tweeted a photo of herself in her new fire suit.
Feels good to be back in the #GoDaddy green! pic.twitter.com/x4t5GAiCjQ — Danica Patrick (@DanicaPatrick) February 2, 2018
The paint scheme is sharp, but we’ll likely have to look pretty far back in the field to see it Feb. 18.
6 foot 6 Seton Hall Prep Sr. Alex Imegwu has made his college plans.Imegwu has decided to attend the University of Pennsylvania.This season he helped Seton Hall Prep to a 24-3 record and final NJ H...
Durban's King Shaka International Airport was evacuated on Sunday evening due to a suspicious piece of luggage being left unattended.
Although the situation was speedily given the all-clear by authorities‚ it was confirmed that the upper departures level was emptied of all staff and passengers.
Airports Company South Africa spokesman Colin Naidoo said: "From what I understand‚ it was an unattended bag. The terminal was evacuated and‚ on inspection‚ the SAPS bomb tech declared it safe and we have resumed operations. There were no major delays."
Attempts to contact SAPS for information were unsuccessful on Sunday night.
(NEXSTAR MEDIA/WKRN) – American Girl has a new doll and it’s a boy.
Logan Everett, the brand’s first-ever boy character doll, is part of a two-doll collection available Thursday.
Logan is the drummer for Tenney Grant, a rising star on Nashville’s music scene.
He has short brown hair, gray eyes and an original outfit. He even comes with his own drum set.
Tenney has long blonde hair and brown eyes.
“She’s a breakout songwriter finding the heart to be herself,” according to the company’s website.
She comes with an exclusive outfit and a book that chronicles her story.
The Tenney collection dolls can be purchased beginning Thursday through American Girl’s catalog, online at AmericanGirl.com and at all retail locations nationwide.
Perth Scorchers won the toss and will bat first against the Sydney Sixers in Sunday's WBBL final at Adelaide Oval.
The Scorchers are seeking their first WBBL title, after losing to the Sixers in last year's decider.
Ellyse Perry's Sixers named an unchanged side from that which defeated the Adelaide Strikers in the semi-finals.
The Scorchers have kept the faith in their triumphant semi-final team, who accounted for the Sydney Thunder.
The final, a prelude to the men's BBL title match later on Sunday, will be played in forecast temperatures of 35 degrees.
Sydney Sixers: Ellyse Perry (capt), Alyssa Healy, Ashleigh Gardner, Erin Burns, Sara McGlashan, Amy Jones, Angela Reakes, Sarah Aley, Lauren Smith, Sarah Coyte, Kim Garth.
Perth Scorchers: Elyse Villani (capt), Nicole Bolton, Megan Banting, Natalie Sciver, Heather Graham, Katherine Brunt, Lauren Ebsary, Thamsyn Newton, Piepa Cleary, Emma King, Emily Smith.
Dec 11 (Reuters) -
* MOODY‘S SAYS ECONOMY-WIDE LEVERAGE IN CHINA WILL CONTINUE TO INCREASE, ALBEIT AT A SLOWER PACE THAN BEFORE
* MOODY‘S SAYS RISING EARNINGS GROWTH IS HELPING IMPROVE THE CREDIT PROFILES OF THE CHINA‘S NON-FINANCIAL CORPORATES
* MOODY‘S SAYS IN 2018, EBITDA GROWTH WILL OUTPACE DEBT GROWTH FOR THE MAJORITY OF THE RATED CHINESE SOES
* MOODY‘S SAYS REMAINS UNCLEAR WHETHER INCREASED CENTRALIZATION OF AUTHORITY IN CHINA WILL RESULT IN ACCELERATION OF PACE OF REFORM
* MOODY'S - HAS STABLE OUTLOOKS FOR ALL KEY AREAS OF OPERATING ENVIRONMENT IN CHINA ; SEES LIQUIDITY AND PROFITABILITY AS DETERIORATING‍​ Source text: bit.ly/2C4yJVz ( Bangalore.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com )
Host Jonathan Ferro spoke with Richard Jones, FX and Rates Strategist for Bloomberg, and Alastair McCaig, Director of Investment Management at Fern Wealth, about 10-year Treasury yields, German business confidence, and French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to the White House. Jonathan also spoke with Vincent Cignarella, Bloomberg’s Macro Squawk Analyst in NY, and Gina Martin Adams, Chief Equity Strategist for Bloomberg, about Caterpillar and WeWork.
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Polyana Viana Dominates Maia Stevenson (UFC Belem Highlights)
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Check out highlights from the women’s strawweight bout between Polyana Viana and Maia Stevenson at UFC Fight Night 125 on Saturday in Belém, Brazil.
The UFC next makes its first trip to Perth, Australia, for UFC 221: Rockhold vs. Romero. With UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker currently on the sidelines, former titleholder Luke Rockhold faces Yoel Romero in the UFC 221 main event to battle for the interim middleweight title.
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Today is World Wetland Day, a celebration to raise awareness about the importance of a vital ecosystem for the quality of human life.
One of The most important classes of wetlands is the mangrove. Panama has lost 68% of the mangroves of the Pacific coast, and this has reduced the fisheries for shrimp, shells and lobsters; floods have increased along with a series of pests that were controlled by the species that inhabited the mangroves.
The Bay of Panama wetland has been a protected area since February 2015, and despite this, the destruction of this ecosystem continues, caused by the voracity with which human beings deforest the mangrove areas. We pollute the rivers, and we poison the seas with waste. Science has revealed to us that
mangroves are incubators of life, essential to keep oceans clean oceans and to absorb the harmful carbon dioxide that causes climate change. It’s time to act because the mangrove is in danger and we as well … LA PRENSA, Feb.2.
On Sunday afternoon the Pittsburgh Pirates were looking to finish off a sweep of the Chicago Cubs. This game figured to be a pitcher's duel between two of the best in the National League in Jameson Taillon and Jon Lester , and the pitchers certainly did not disappoint.
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LAHORE : Hot weather continued to prevail in the city on Friday while Met Office predicted similar weather conditions for the next 24 hours.
Met officials predicted that continental air was prevailing over most part of the country while a shallow westerly trough persisted over extreme north of Pakistan. They predicted that mainly hot and dry weather was expected in most parts of the country. However, rain-thunderstorm with gusty winds is expected at a few places in Gilgit-Baltistan, Malakand and Hazara divisions, they added.
Rainfall was recorded in various cities, including Dir, Kalam, Mirkhani, Parachinar, Drosh, Malamjabba, Pattan, Saidu Sharif, Chitral and Gupis. Friday’s highest temperature was recorded at Noorpurthal and Sh Benazirabad where mercury reached 41°C. In Lahore, highest temperature was 35°C and minimum 22.1°C while humidity level was 30 percent in the morning.
ABC News Chief Legal Analyst Dan Abrams and ABC News Contributor and former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie join "This Week" to discuss the latest in the special counsel's investigation.
NEW YORK (AP) — Kellogg is buying protein bar maker RXBar, just days after the cereal company hired a former vitamin executive as CEO.
Kellogg, best known for Frosted Flakes and Pop-Tarts, has struggled to make its cereals and snacks more appealing to Americans who want to avoid sugary processed foods. Its revenue has suffered, falling every year since 2013. RXBar says its bars are made with egg whites, fruits and nuts, and exclude dairy, soy or gluten. Last week, Kellogg Co. hired new CEO Steven Cahillane from vitamin seller Nature’s Bounty Co. as it seeks to offer healthier packaged foods.
The Battle Creek, Michigan-based company said Friday it will pay $600 million for RXBar’s parent company Chicago Bar Co. The deal is expected to be completed by the end of the year.
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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – An alleged cocaine dealer was taken into custody after attempting to evade Erie County Sheriff’s deputies.
Armond Cleague, 33, of Buffalo, was charged Thursday afternoon with felony criminal possession of a narcotic (8 oz. or more) and criminal possession of a narcotic with intent to sell. He was also charged with unlawfully fleeing a police officer in a motor vehicle.
According to sheriff’s reports, the sheriff’s Narcotics Unit was conducting a six-month-long investigation into Cleague’s drug-dealing activities.
He was arrested near Duerstein Street and Junior Avenue after attempting to flee deputies in a vehicle.
Members of the Narcotics Unit recovered 9 oz. of cocaine and approximately $8,800 in U.S. currency.
Cleague is being held at the Erie County Holding Center pending his arraignment.
Major business and economic events scheduled for Thursday:
WASHINGTON — Commerce Department releases personal income and spending for April, 8:30 a.m.
WASHINGTON — Freddie Mac, the mortgage company, releases weekly mortgage rates, 10 a.m.
WASHINGTON — National Association of Realtors releases pending home sales index for April, 10 a.m.
Richard J. O’Brien of Laurel and Naples, Fla., formerly of Sunnyside, Massapequa and Manhasset died April 12. He was 89.
The family will receive visitors Tuesday, April 18, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at Coster-Heppner Funeral Home in Cutchogue. A funeral service will take place at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 19, at Our Lady of Good Counsel R.C. Church in Mattituck. Interment will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Cutchogue.
Memorial donations may be made to Sisters of the Presentation, 84 Presentation Way, New Windsor, NY 12553.
A complete obituary will follow.
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https://youtu.be/h92aa1eGe-4 If there’s one thing the BET Awards get right nearly every year, it is the lifetime achievement performance. This year was no different as Yolanda Adams, Ledisi, and Marsha Ambrosius all helped host Jamie Foxx pay tribute to the one and only Anita Baker. https://twitter.com/BETAwards/status/1011071175806500864 https://twitter.com/Trillest_RSA/status/1011073817450614785 After the rousing performance, Baker took the stage to accept her award, preaching for […]
said it will relaunch its ride—hailing services in following a year—long suspension, after a new came into effect this week.
The San Francisco—based company had suspended its operations in last year, pending the imple-mentation of the new law.
“Those new regulations have now come into effect and so we’re delighted to relaunch in Helsinki today,” said Joel Jarvinen, Uber’s general manager for the Nordics.
Finland’s move overhauls what was previously a strictly regulated transport market and supports new business models, including digitisation and new technologies, the government’s transport ministry says on its website.
drivers in the country had been facing possible criminal prosecution and hefty fines as part of a police crackdown against drivers who lack the required taxi permits.
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WAILUKU, Hawaii (AP) - With New Year's around the corner, Maui residents are complaining over social media about loud booms in their neighborhoods, which are irritating residents and frightening children and pets.
The Maui News reports local residents are calling for a stop to illegal launching of fireworks.
Maui police spokesman Lt. Gregg Okamoto says it is going to take the entire community to help police crack down on illegal fireworks.
But Okamoto says "officers need to witness the violation in order to issue citations."
Fire officials, too, say they need to view the violation in order to bring charges.
Fire Services Chief Edward Taomoto say people need to report their neighbors if they witness illegal fireworks on their street or report people who are selling or importing illegal fireworks to police.
Information from: The Maui News, http://www.mauinews.com
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April 24 (Reuters) - Aldeyra Therapeutics Inc:
* ALDEYRA THERAPEUTICS ANNOUNCES FIRST PATIENT ENROLLED IN ALLERGIC CONJUNCTIVITIS PHASE 3 CLINICAL TRIAL
* ALDEYRA THERAPEUTICS INC - ENROLLED FIRST PATIENT IN A PHASE 3 CLINICAL TRIAL OF TOPICAL OCULAR REPROXALAP FOR TREATMENT OF ALLERGIC CONJUNCTIVITIS
* ALDEYRA THERAPEUTICS INC - LOOK FORWARD TO PRESENTING RESULTS OF ALLERGIC CONJUNCTIVITIS PHASE 3 CLINICAL TRIAL IN SECOND HALF OF 2018 OR EARLY 2019 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
PLATINUM ANGELZ RIDERS CLUB HOSTED ANNUAL EVENT The ladies of the Platinum Angelz Riding Club (R/C) hosted cycle riders from near and far last month when they held their annual event. The event was held at the Letter Carriers Hall in West Tampa and attracted male and female cyclists, representing in their colors. Music…
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CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A judge has issued an order governing Dylann Roof’s movement within the federal courtroom where he’ll be acting as his own lawyer during sentencing.
U.S. District Judge Richard Gergel on Monday ruled that Roof can’t approach witnesses or the jury during court, set to get underway on Tuesday. He’ll also be sitting in a chair furthest from the jury and victims’ family members.
The same jury that last month found Roof guilty of 33 federal charges is set to return to court Tuesday to begin weighing if he should be sentenced to life in prison or death for the June 2015 slayings of nine black parishioners during a Charleston church Bible study.
Gergel’s order was published online as he conducted a closed hearing on Roof’s competency. Media outlets including The Associated Press argued it should be open to the public, but the judge said he feared Roof may not get a fair trial if jurors knew of what was discussed.
READ: Complete order restricting movement at trial
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The last obstacle that got in the way of Martin Perez's pitching career was an obstinate, ornery and rambunctious bull.
Perez had the bull killed. And then he ate him.
"It tasted good, too," Perez said rather gleefully Sunday after five sharp innings against the Los Angeles Angels in his first spring training game of the year. "Good meat." [...]
Perez required surgery to repair a broken bone at the tip of his right (non-pitching) elbow after the bull jumped at him and knocked him off a fence on his ranch in Venezuela. And then the bull met its end.
April 3 Russia's holding company Sistema says:
* The board of directors has recommended a final dividend for 2016 of 0.81 roubles ($0.0145) per share, or 7.8 billion roubles in total;
* The total amount of the interim and final dividends for 2016 is expected to be 11.5 billion roubles, which is equivalent to a dividend yield of 6 percent based on Sistema's weighted average share price in 2016;
* Sistema has adopted a new dividend policy targeting minimum annual dividend per share and minimum dividend yield;
* On April 1, 2017, Sistema's board approved increases of minimum annual dividend yield to 6 percent from 4 percent and minimum dividend per share to 1.19 roubles from 0.67 roubles. Further company coverage: ($1 = 56.0363 roubles) (Reporting By Moscow Newsroom)
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Police at the University of Alabama responded to a sexual assault report Saturday morning.
Investigators described the victim as an 18-year-old UA student. She told police that she was heavily intoxicated when she, her friends and some male subjects returned to her apartment after a party.
While she attempted to sleep on the couch, she said one of the males lying on the floor began giving her a foot massage. She said the suspect then forced himself on her.
Police questioned the suspect and he denied having intercourse with the victim.
Investigators have not released the suspect’s identity but described him as a 20-year-old who is not a student at Alabama.
The case is pending further investigation.
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There were plenty of bonnets on display in Daventry this weekend as youngsters turned up to the Country Park for the annual Easter Egg Hunt and Easter Bonnet Parade.
The children and their families gathered at the park’s visitor centre before setting off on the egg trail which promised chocolate treats for the lucky winners.
Before the hunt got underway, participants showed off their entries in the bonnet parade.
The children were invited to design and wear colourful hats for the competition, with prizes on offer for the most creative, most colourful and best themed efforts.
School District 54 (SD54) will hold its monthly board meeting tomorrow night.
A number of student accomplishments will be acknowledged by Superintendent Cathy van der Mark and board trustees.
This includes Smithers Secondary’s snowboarding team for their championship win, their senior girls basketball team for finishing 14th at provincials, as well as the school’s drama club for their recent production of ‘Chicago.’
Field trip proposals are also on the table, such as an excursion to Edmonton for Smithers Secondary leadership students, and three days at Rock Nest Ranch for Telkwa Elementary students in grades six and seven.
Trustees will further discuss a recent meeting on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI), and where its committee stands moving forward.
SD54 will meet 7PM at the Smithers office on Montreal Street.
For the full agenda, you can click here.
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) -- The tough final climb up the Cauberg hill has been cut from this year's Amstel Gold Race cycling classic, with organizers saying the move should create a more open race.
Climbing specialists often wait until the short but steep Cauberg shortly before the finish line to make their move in the race that passes through the rolling hills of Limburg province.
Race director Leo van Vliet says he now hopes ''to create a more open race, which leads to more potential winners and the attacking riders will have more chance.''
Fans of Dutch climbs will still get the chance to see riders going up the Cauberg - the racers have to climb it three times during the April 16 event.
The National Hurricane Center said at 11 a.m. Friday that Nate is still a tropical storm, but strengthening is expected.
A Hurricane Warning is now in place along parts of the Gulf Coast as Nate is expected to make landfall near Mississippi and Alabama as a Category 1 hurricane on Sunday.
There is some concern that with the very warm gulf water, it might get stronger than that.
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The track of the rapidly weakening remnant low should take it northward through the mountains of Virginia on Sunday and Monday, bringing heavy rain along the mountains and west, but also a chance for significant rain in Central Virginia.
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BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - LSU coach Ed Orgeron says reserve quarterback Lindsey Scott Jr. has decided to transfer.
Orgeron says he had a “very good talk” with Scott about his future Monday morning and that the Tigers wish him well.
Scott, a redshirt freshman, is a Louisiana native who starred at Zachary High School. However, his prospects for playing at LSU were uncertain as he appeared to be behind at least three other QBs entering this season.
Orgeron has said senior Danny Etling is most likely the season-opening starter, while freshman Myles Brennan is showing signs of being good enough to play this season.
Behind Brennan appears to be dual-threat freshman quarterback Lowell Narcisse.
The Tigers open the season against BYU in Houston on Sept. 2.
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– Matt Hardy posted to Twitter to comment on his win over Bray Wyatt in the Ultimate Deletion during Raw. You can see his post below, which came following the taped match was aired as the main event of the show:
Bray won't see the sun AGEEN For years to come He's #BROKEN out in love#UltimateDELETION https://t.co/tdrAiNcBsX — #WOKEN Matt Hardy (@MATTHARDYBRAND) March 20, 2018
– WWE noted during Raw that members of the Dallas Cowboys were at tonight’sz show. You can see a pic below of offensive tackle La’el Collins at the show:
NEW ORLEANS – The NOPD is looking for a man caught on camera using a debit card he stole from a woman in the French Quarter.
A camera embedded in an ATM machine captured a picture of the unidentified man as he used the stolen card, according to the NOPD.
The man stole the purse from a woman in the 600 block of Royal Street just before noon on April 4.
Anyone with information on this incident or the wanted subject is asked to contact Detective Paul Johnson or any Eighth District detective at (504) 658-6080.
Paris Jackson knows how to make an entrance! The 19-year-old model and actress wowed at her first Teen Choice Awards on Sunday.
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Jackson sported an elegant floral Zimmermann dress with Elisabetta Franchi shoes and Borgioni earrings. Her nude and blush-toned makeup accentuated her blue eyes, and she swept her brunette locks back in a glam ‘do.
Jackson was nominated in the categories Choice Female Hottie and Choice Model, losing out to Camila Cabello and Kendall Jenner, respectively.
Despite not picking up any surfboards, Jackson still took a moment to thank her fans on Instagram, writing, “Thank you @teenchoicefox for the nominations and thank you to everyone who voted both for me or for my fellow nominees!”
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Aina Oki from Japan performs her contemporary variation during the final of the 46th Prix de Lausanne in Lausanne, Switzerland, Saturday. Launched in 1973, the Prix de Lausanne is an international dance competition for young dancers aged 15 to 18. Closing the six-day event, prizes are awarded to the best of 21 finalists consisting of scholarships granting free tuition in a world-renowned dance school or dance company.
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - Gov. Bruce Rauner and his wife, Diana, say they're moving back into the Illinois Governor's Mansion as renovations wrap up on the historic home.
The Rauners are scheduled to speak about the move and the renovation project on Monday.
The mansion in Springfield was built in 1855 and is one of the three oldest continuously occupied governor's residences in the U.S. It's been undergoing needed renovations, including a new roof, HVAC system and entrance to the building.
The Rauners, who have multiple homes of their own across the U.S., moved from the executive mansion to the Director's House on the Illinois State Fairgrounds while the $15 million project was underway.
The renovation has been funded through private donations.
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In the season-2017/18, Ukraine exported over 40 mln tonnes of grains — SSUFSCP
Since the beginning of 2017/18 MY, and as of July 3, 2018, Ukraine exported 44.3 mln tonnes of grain crops, reported the phytosanitary security and seed farming control department at the State Service of Ukraine on Food Safety and Consumer Protection (SSUFSCP).
In particular, in the reporting period Ukraine supplied nearly 17.7 mln tonnes of wheat on foreign markets (12 mln tonnes of milling wheat, and 5.8 mln tonnes of feed wheat), as well as 5.3 mln tonnes of barley, 20.5 mln tonnes of corn.
In addition, since the beginning of 2017/18 MY Ukraine also exported more than 4.8 mln tonnes of oilseed crops, including 2.1 mln tonnes of rapeseed and 2.7 mln tonnes of soybeans.
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Police find nearly 300 bunnies hopping in California home
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A Sacramento animal shelter is seeking supplies and cash donations to care for nearly 300 rabbits taken from a single property.
KTXL-TV reports the bunnies are of varying ages and not available for adoption because they are part of an investigation.
Folsom Police Department Det. Donald Rowberry says officers were responding to a separate call when they looked over a fence and spotted about 100 rabbits. The officers called for backup and found many more bunnies hopping in unsanitary living conditions.
Folsom city code allows only two rabbits per home. The Sacramento SPCA received 286 from the home on Friday.
The shelter needs small litter boxes, small ceramic bowls and bunny water bottles, among other items.
The group is calling for rabbit-related help through social media with the hashtag #bunoverload2018.
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Information from: KTXL-TV.
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Emergency services in Durban had to extricate a man and woman trapped between a truck and an Armco barrier on Wednesday.
Crisis Medical spokesman Kyle van Reenen said paramedics and the local fire and rescue service had to work quickly and carefully to free the two pedestrians‚ on the busy Chris Hani Road‚ north of Durban.
“The victims were carefully extricated‚ before being placed onto specialised stretchers for the treatment of neck and spinal cord injuries.”
The man‚ believed to be around 30‚ suffered severe injuries.
Van Reenen said “advanced life support intervention was needed to stabilise him”.
Both were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
“At this stage the cause of the incident... is unclear and will form the subject of a police investigation.”
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SHELBY COUNTY, Ind. – A Fountaintown man died after a Sunday night motorcycle crash in Shelby County.
According to the Shelby County Sheriff’s Department, deputies were dispatched around 7:20 p.m. to County Road 250W and County Road 1200 North.
Investigators said a motorcycle was going northbound when it went off the side of the road. The rider, David Bentley, 55, was ejected and died from his injuries.
Police were still investigating what caused Bentley to veer off the road.
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The news report of the pro-Francis outletabout Michelangelo Nardella, the manager of the Sisting Choir, is all wrong according to Andrea Tornielli, a de facto speaker of Pope Francis writing on Vatican Insider (July 4).Whatpresented as a Nardella’s “flight” to the U.S., is according to Tornielli a simple holiday. The tour of the Sistine Choir in the United States was not suspended by the Vatican but by the American organisers.There is only a minor disciplinary action against Nardella because he sent without permission from the Secretary of State a greeting of Pope Francis to a convention, using a text written previously for a similar occasion.
Bitcoin futures had a strong debut, and traders don’t expect the bubble to pop anytime soon
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Bitcoin futures had a strong debut on Monday (Dec. 11), surging 26% to reach $18,850 on the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE). At the time of writing, January contracts had slipped slightly to $17,870.
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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP)  A federal judge unsealed court documents showing a North Carolina deputy's strategy for fighting a wrongful death lawsuit by the family of a man fatally shot on his porch.
Judge Terrence Boyle made the documents public in response to a request by media outlets, which argued there wasn't a compelling reason for keeping the information secret. The lawyers representing Harnett County Sheriff's officials argued they were following the law by filing certain investigative documents under seal.
The newly unsealed documents elaborate on the timeline and circumstances surrounding the death of John David Livingston, who was fatally shot in 2015 by a Harnett County deputy. The timeline shows how defense attorneys are piecing together information  even from Livingston's own friends  to argue that the shooting was justified.
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March 19 (Reuters) - Quinsam Capital Corp:
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German American Bankcorp announced plans to merge with First Security Bank. (WFIE)
Two banks with local branches are about to merge.
German American Bancorp announced plans to merge with First Security Bank. When it's done, First Security will become part of German American.
Something else we learned; current First Security president and CEO Michael Beckwith will stay on after the merger and become Kentucky Divisional President at German American. It is a newly created position.
The deal should be complete by the end of 2018.
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Fiji No.1 Justin Ho, second from front, leads the revival of squash at the Northern Club in Lautoka. Picture: BALJEET SINGH The Northern Club situated at Tavewa Avenue used to be one of the power houses in the sport having top players like Romit Meghji, Teddy Matailevu, Marika Matanatabu, Peter Queet, Ratu Wiliki Takiveikata and Mafi Tupou.
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GOOCHLAND, Va. (AP) — Virginia authorities are investigating the death of an Army veteran, paralyzed from the waist down, who was found in his wheelchair outside his apartment complex.
Media outlets report Goochland County Sheriff Jim Agnew identified the man as 38-year-old Paul Chisholm. The sheriff said he showed no signs of trauma other than to his feet, which apparently dragged under his wheelchair, leaving a trail of blood from his apartment. The blood pooled outside other apartment doors, where he may have sought help. A newspaper carrier found his body early Monday.
WWBT-TV reports that Chisholm’s mother said he suffered from post-traumatic stress and was medically discharged after he was injured in Afghanistan, where he served with the 101st Airborne.
The medical examiner was working to determine how he died.
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Runners who braved the Wild Horse Traverse can pat themselves on the back for completing an ambitious 50-kilometre trail race.
The sold-out race started at Okanagan Lake, and trekked through Okanagan Mountain Provincial Park, along the KVR rail trail, past vineyards and parks on the Naramata Bench and finished in the lakeside community.
Runners needed to be comfortable being "self-sufficient" in remote terrain in the cross-country race that took place Saturday.
“The route is challenging and has an approximately 6500-foot ascent and descent,” says the description on its website.
Registration for next year’s race is Dec. 15, if you are so daring.
HANOVER TWP., MI -- A power outage is prompting the early dismissal of students in the Hanover-Horton School District on Friday, Oct. 6.
Middle and high school students were released at 11:45 a.m., while elementary school students are being released at 12:45 p.m., Superintendent John Denney said.
The outage is affecting a large portion of Jackson County. As of 12:10 p.m., more than 2,000 homes and businesses in Hanover, Horton and Pulaski townships are without power, according to the Consumers Energy Outage map.
Though crews in the area are still evaluating the outage, Consumers Energy estimates power may be restored as early as 1:15 p.m.
-- Reporter Nathan Clark contributed to this story.
Good dad or whipped by Kim? Ok, ok, we’re going with good dad on this one.
Rapper Kanye West loves his kids. How much? Enough to put aside the “bad boy”rep and put on an Easter bunny costume on Sunday afternoon. Of course Kim shared the pics on Instagram, calling Kanye…”Dadye.”
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Yes, that’s North tight there in the middle showing no fear of the Easter bunny. Perhaps she knew it was dad? Kim made sure to get a selfie with her hubby too.
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And to prove that they’re just like all other families on Easter, they got a family photo!
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OMG! Saint is getting so big!
‘False Alarm’ Leads To ‘Full-Scale’ Sea Search
A “full-scale search” of the cliffs and waters around Greve de Lecq took place on New Year’s Eve, following reports of screams and shouts for help.
Emergency services responded to a call at 18.16 on Saturday evening, as islanders prepared to ring in 2017.
The fire service inshore rescue boat and St Catherine’s life boat were dispatched, while Police officers using drones searched the cliffs for someone in trouble.
After a two hour search, the incident was found to have been a false alarm, and the effort was called off.
Jersey Fire and Rescue Watch Commander, Richard Ryan, said: “Although a false alarm, this incident showed how well all of the States of Jersey emergency services work together in times of urgency.”
Mumbai: The long-pending Transgender Welfare Board (TWB) will finally see the light of the day with the Maharashtra government making a provision of Rs 5 crore for welfare of the community.
As per a source, Minister of State for Social Justice Dilip Kamble stated that the Board will be set up in a month’s time. It will look after education, employment, housing, and health schemes for transgenders and protect their Constitutional and human rights.
Maharashtra will be the first such state to have such a Board, the minister said.
The Transgender Welfare Board was first conceptualised in 2014 by the previous government.
Berube is not expected to return to the Islanders next season, Arthur Staple of Newsday reports.
Berube will be a free agent as he is 25 years of age and didn't play 28 games last season. He was 3-2-2 with an .889 save percentage and 3.42 GAA this year and with the Islanders already having both Jaroslav Halak and Thomas Greiss under contract for next season Berube will likely look to hook up with another organization as a backup goaltender.
LONDON, Ont.—A fire chief in southwestern Ontario has retired amid allegations that his department was plagued by a culture of harassment and retaliation.
The City of London says in a press release that Chief John Kobarda is retiring “effective immediately” after 27 years as a firefighter in the city, 14 of which he spent in the top job.
London Abused Women’s Centre executive director Megan Walker says she has received more than 30 complaints in less than a week from London firefighters alleging that they are shouted at or discriminated against by superiors, and punished for standing up for their colleagues.
Walker says the allegations do not name Kobarda specifically, but that he bears responsibility as the leader of the department.
She says Kobarda’s retirement is a step in the right direction but that full culture change will not happen until all officials who contributed to the alleged harassment are held accountable.
This is fun shoot I did with my friends in my grandfather’s home where I grew up. His home was always filled with music and art. In this house, I would play with his instruments and pretend i was the front girl in my own kickass girl band! Inspired by rocker chicks and childhood dreams, this photo set is an homage to the girl bands of the ’80s to the early 2000s. Those girls had something to say and so do we!
Thank you to Martika, Maryann, Sophia, and Aaminah for modeling.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The estate of Michael Jackson is suing Disney, saying an ABC television special on the singer's last days infringed on its intellectual property.
The Associated Press obtained the lawsuit filed Wednesday in U.S. court in Los Angeles against the network and parent company Disney.
It alleges that last week's special, "The Last Days of Michael Jackson," illegally uses significant excerpts of his most valuable songs, including "Billie Jean" and "Bad," and music videos, including "Thriller" and "Black or White." It says the special also used clips from a documentary and feature film belonging to the estate.
ABC representatives didn't immediately respond to a request for comment. But when the Jackson camp raised objections last week, the network defended it as a news show that didn't violate the estate's rights.
– Alexa Bliss posted the following on Twitter, vowing to keep her moment of Bliss at the WWE Extreme Rules PPV…
I have turned every single opportunity into a championship. EVERY SINGLE ONE! I hope everyone enjoys this long, wonderful #MomentOfBliss…because it’ll only continue after #ExtremeRules. — Alexa Bliss (@AlexaBliss_WWE) July 3, 2018
– Following last night’s WWE 205 Live, Buddy Murphy commented on the excellent main event he and Mustafa Ali put on…
Live shot of the venue after #205live 🤫 pic.twitter.com/v0UcvT7QzC — WWE Buddy Murphy (@WWE_Murphy) July 4, 2018
– During last night’s WWE Smackdown, Sanity attacked the New Day during their pancake eating contest. Young says that they don’t need to explain and that chaos is difficult to explain…
OLIVETTE, MO – There was a heavy police presence Saturday evening at the Honey Baked Ham on Olive Blvd. following a call for an armed robbery.
Officers from the Olivette Police Department arrive within minutes of the call for an armed robber in a building in the 9200 block of Olive. The building was surrounded and businesses in the strip mall were placed on lockdown for around 20 minutes.
Lt. David Wolf from the Olivette Police Department told Fox 2 that an employee answered a knock on a back door around 6:15 p.m., where upon a man in an orange hoodie and a silver mask walked into the store. The employee fled the store and called police. Another employee fled out the front door. Both employees were closing the store and were unharmed.
The suspect went to the store office took an undetermined amount of money and fled the area.
PanARMENIAN.Net - SPI International/Filmbox has made its debut in Armenia, launching seven channels on the service provided by the IPTV operator Hybrid Solutions, Boradband TV News reports.
Five of the seven channels – FilmBox, FilmBox Arthouse, DocuBox HD, FightBox and Fun&Fastbox HD – have been made available in Russian and English language versions. The remaining two channels are FashionBox and 360TuneBox.
Commenting on the development, Murat Muratoglu, SPI’s head of distribution for MENA, Turkey, APAC, Russia and CIS, Baltics, Bulgaria and Ex-Yugo, said: “With the recent launch in Armenia, SPI/Filmbox continues to expand its distribution footprint in new markets across CEE.
“We are happy to partner with Hybrid Solutions as our first partner in Armenia and to brings SPI channels to their viewers”.
SPI International/Filmbox is a global media company operating more than 30 television channels on five continents.
Manchester United are interested in signing West Ham forward, Marko Arnautovic, according to Sky sources.
The Hammers are not willing to sell the 29-year-old, but it is believed a bid of around £50m will tempt the London club.
Arnautovic joined West Ham from Stoke for a club-record £25m fee last summer and scored 11 goals during his debut season.
He has four years left to run on his contract at the London Stadium.
Arnautovic previously worked with United manager, Jose Mourinho, during their time together at Inter Milan in 2009.
And it is believed Mourinho is eager to work with him again.
(WHDH) — Officials say two Massachusetts State Troopers have suffered non-life-threatening injuries in separate incidents when their cruisers were struck by passing vehicles.
One trooper was pulled over in the break-down lane on Monday morning on a stretch of the Mass Turnpike in Ludlow, when a tractor-trailer crashed into the vehicle.
The officer was in the vehicle at the moment of impact and he was transported to Baystate Medical Center in Springfield.
One hour later, another trooper was on their way to a detail in Lynn when he was rear-ended by another car.
The driver of the other vehicle was transported to North Shore Medical Center with unknown injuries. The trooper was able to get out of the cruiser with some difficulty.
The two incidents do not appear to be related and are under investigation.
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One of the heroes of Sunday's massacre in Las Vegas was reunited on CNN with the off-duty officer who saved his life after he took at least two bullets while rescuing the injured and dying from the scene.
Akira Tozawa defeated Neville to become the new WWE Cruiserweight Champion on tonight's RAW from the TD Garden in Boston. The match was originally announced for Sunday's SummerSlam pay-per-view but was just moved up this afternoon.
This is Tozawa's first WWE title run since signing with the company last year for the Cruiserweight Classic and the RAW cruiserweight division. Neville won the Cruiserweight Title at the Royal Rumble pay-per-view on January 29th.
Below are photos and videos from tonight's match:
?? of the Cruiserweights @WWENeville has a bone to pick with the officiating as this #Cruiserweight Title match rolls on... #RAW #205Live pic.twitter.com/pjABNhBpSB — 205Live (@WWE205Live) August 15, 2017
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Police say a Florida man has died after getting punched by his Uber driver.
A statement Saturday from St. Petersburg Police said 56-year-old Terry Lynn Kimball had died, more than a day after losing consciousness.
According to the police statement, Kimball and the 38-year-old male driver had a dispute over the route the driver was taking Thursday evening.
Police say the driver pulled over at a convenience store, where the men had a physical altercation.
Police say the driver punched Kimball, who was hospitalized with serious brain trauma. He never regained consciousness.
The driver has not been charged. The police statement said the investigation remained open.
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ABIDJAN, April 20 Ivory Coast has slashed its 2017 budget spending by 10 percent due to a sharp drop in world prices for cocoa, its primary export, President Alassane Ouattara said in comments reported by national media on Thursday.
The cuts exclude the salaries of civil servants, who went on strike this year over back pay and pension reforms. However, the West African nation's ambitious investment budget will be reduced by 10 percent, or about 200 billion CFA francs ($320 million). (Reporting by Loucoumane Coulibaly; Writing by Joe Bavier; Editing by Louise Ireland)
CLEAR LAKE — The Boyceville wrestling coaches scoured their student body in an attempt to fill the season-long holes that have haunted their team and get back on top of its regional competition.
They came oh so close, filling 13 of the 14 spots heading into last Saturday’s WIAA Division 3 Regional tournament at Clear Lake High School.
DETROIT - If you've driven through Southeast Michigan any time in the last 50 years, you've surely noticed a giant sized tire sitting on I-94.
The Uniroyal Tire has been a staple of Metro Detroit, sitting on Interstate 94 in Allen Park, since 1966.
The Giant Tire was created as a Ferris wheel for the 1964 New York World's Fair. When the fair ended in 1965, the tire was sent to Detroit where it was reassembled as a static display outside a Uniroyal office.
The sales office eventually closed, but the tire remained.
Alex Atwell featured the tire on Live in the D' Uniquely Detroit this week, which features Local 4's Rod Meloni sharing his experience actually riding the Ferris wheel.
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Santiago, who is accused of killing five people at a Flor... Flint's mayor and the governor are meeting to discuss Michigan's decision to no longer fund residential water bill credits or help the city pay for water from a Detroit-area system. Flint's mayor and the governor are meeting to discuss Michigan's decision to no longer fund residential water bill credits or help the city pay for water from a Detroit-area system.
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JUBA South Sudanese rebels said they had taken control of a town on the Ugandan border and killed 14 soldiers in the fighting, an account dismissed on Tuesday as "ridiculous and unfounded" by the government.
The SPLM-IO insurgents loyal to former vice president Riek Machar said they freed prisoners from the jail in Kajo-Keji early on Monday around 100km (60 miles) south of the capital Juba.
The government said the rebels had raided the prison, freed a number of people it described as prisoners-of-war, then left.
"It is lies created by the rebels that they have killed and captured people," government army spokesman Santo Domic Chol said.
The United Nations says at least a quarter of South Sudan's population has been displaced in a three-year civil war triggered by President Salva Kiir's decision to sack Machar in 2013.
Many people in and around Kajo-Keji have fled to Uganda to escape the fighting.
(Reporting by Denis Dumo; Writing by Clement Uwiringiyimana; Editing by Andrew Heavens)
LONDON, May 31 (Reuters) - Investors returned to the Italian government bond market on Thursday, forcing the country's borrowing costs lower, on increased expectations an early election could be avoided and a political crisis could ease.
Italy searched for a last-minute exit from almost three months of political turmoil on Wednesday, with its biggest party 5-Star Movement looking to make a renewed attempt to form a coalition government with the right-wing League.
Italy's 2-year government bond yield, which has been the focus of a recent selloff, was down as much as 50 basis points at 1.45 percent.
The country's benchmark 10-year bond yield was down 20 bps at 2.85 percent, while the closely watched Italy/Germany 10-year bond yield spread tightened to 248 bps, as much as 22 bps tighter than Wednesday's close. (Reporting by Abhinav Ramnarayan; Editing by Toby Chopra)
Just when you thought the Herbalife war was over, billionaires Carl Icahn and Bill Ackman took up battle stations again. Ackman, who has a $1 billion short on Herbalife, fired...
1 injured in Friday night shooting at Jackson apartment complex
JACKSON, Tenn. — A Friday night shooting at a Jackson apartment complex sends one person to the hospital.
Officers responded around 10:10 p.m. to a report of a shooting at Parkway East Apartments on Roosevelt Parkway in east Jackson, according to the Jackson Police Department.
One person was injured and transported to the hospital, according to police. They did not provide any information about the victim or the extent of their injuries.
Police say they have no suspects or suspect information at this time.
At least two ambulances were on scene, and crime tape could be seen marking an area where officers were gathered.
Stay with WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News and wbbjtv.com as more information becomes available.
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CN2 at the Movies is diving into a dramatic thriller called “Adrift.” This film is based off of the true events of a young couple’s nautical adventure across the ocean and unknowing sailing towards a catastrophic hurricane that will leave them adrift in the open sea. It is a story of resiliency, survival and most of all love.
Who will start for Tottenham against Liverpool?
Mauricio Pochettino will hope to build momentum when Tottenham travel to face Liverpool at Anfield this Sunday.
Spurs are unbeaten in nine games since their 4-1 humbling by Manchester City in mid-December, racking up some big victories in that time.
Lucas Moura has signed for the club in a £25million deal but is doubtful to feature this weekend while he sorts out personal issues regarding his move from Paris to London.
Toby Alderweireld is on the verge of a long-awaited return to the first team, while Serge Aurier and Harry Winks look set to be fit for the clash.
Take a look through the gallery to reveal the predicted Tottenham team to face Liverpool.
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A new study of schizophrenia finds the genetic markers identified with raising the risk of schizophrenia in childbirth pose less of a risk in a healthy pregnancy.
Here & Now's Robin Young finds out more about the study and its implications from STAT reporter Sharon Begley (@sxbegle).
The “Active Shooter” video game was pulled days before it was to be released on the video-game marketplace Steam.
BELLEVUE, WASH.—A Seattle-area company has removed a school shooting video game off of its online platform following widespread backlash.
Valve Corp. as Steam’s parent company said Tuesday that it was removing the computer video game because the developer was a “troll with a history of customer abuse.”
The game was developed by Revived Games, published by Acid and lead by a person named Ata Berdiyev, who had previously been kicked off of the platform under a different business name.
The game allows players to re-create school shootings by stalking school hallways and racking up kills.
Love Jonathon's chicken and waffles but can't stomach the lengthy brunch-time wait? Head down the street to what used to be Kessler Park Eating House. But not Christine and Jonathan Erdeljac.
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Watch Antonio Cairoli's Moto 2 from Round 15 of the 2017 FIM World Motocross championship in Frauenfeld, Switzerland!
The Majority of Us Have Had Nightmares About Work . . . and the Most Common One Is Sex with a Coworker?
Would you keep a cockroach as a pet?
In Russia, keeping exotic animals getting is more and more popular each year.
Holtby will start Game 3 in Toronto on Monday, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.
As if there was any doubt that arguably the league's best netminder would be between the pipes for a playoff game, this confirmation serves as little more than a formality. Nonetheless, Holtby will look to put the Caps back in the driver's seat after a tough double-overtime loss at home in Game 2. Despite allowing six goals combined in the first two games, Holtby recorded a .932 save percentage, which speaks to the sheer volume of rubber the Buds have thrown his way. Expect another busy affair for the Saskatchewan native, who'll be playing in front of what's sure to be a rowdy crowd at Air Canada Centre.
Guarded behind lock and key in the back of a small pastry factory in Belém, Portugal, sits a 180-year-old secret. Currently, only six people know the recipe for "Pastéis de Belém," among the oldest—and perhaps even the original—egg custard tarts. Your delicious mission (should you choose to accept it) is to meet the guardians behind this highly classified tart and taste one or two along the way.
× 2 shot, seriously injured inside Milwaukee home during apparent armed robbery
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened Sunday night, December 10th. It happened around 7:15 a.m. near 23rd and Melvina.
Police say two victims, a 42-year-old Milwaukee man and a 34-year-old Milwaukee man, were shot inside a home by a suspect during an apparent armed robbery.
Both victims suffered serious injuries and were transported to a local hospital.
MPD continues to search for the suspect.
April 5 Volkswagen AG's Porsche AG
* Says has bought 35 percent stake in Porsche Design Group from a holding of Porsche family
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PEMBROKE PARK, Fla. — Florida deputies didn't have far to travel when responding to a car crash because it crashed into a sheriff's office substation.
A Broward Sheriff's Office news release says the crash occurred shortly before noon Monday at the agency's South Broward district office in Pembroke Park.
Deputies say one person was taken to a nearby hospital. The person's name and the extent of their injuries weren't immediately released.
LEBANON, Ore. (KOIN) — A woman was found shot to death in a Lebanon home Tuesday morning, and police are calling the case “suspicious”, officials said.
Officers found Sparki Sue Garlinghouse’s body inside the home on the 900 block of Osprey Way shortly after 7 a.m., Lebanon Police Dept. said.
Her husband, Jason Allen Garlinghouse, was home at the time.
He was taken to the police station and is reportedly cooperating with investigators.
Records show Sparki and Jason were going through a divorce over the last few months and had a court date scheduled for February 24, KOIN 6 News learned.
Anyone with information on the case should call 541.451.1751.
Romania’s national women’s handball team was eliminated from the World Championship in Germany after a dramatic match against Czech Republic.
Romania started the match as favorites after winning their group, which included Olympic silver medalists France, Spain, Slovenia, Angola and Paraguay.
The team coached by Spaniard Ambros Martin managed to take the lead from the start of the match and maintained it until late in the second half, when the Czechs made an unexpected comeback. The decisive goal was scored two seconds before the end of the match and Romania lost 27-28, despite a good effort from star Cristina Neagu, who scored 13 goals during the match.
The Romanian team thus failed to achieve its goal of finishing the tournament among the top 8 teams in the world.
Two years ago, Romania finished third at the World Championship in Denmark, after a modest evolution in the group stage.
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Man shot in Austin
A man was shot late Tuesday in the Austin neighborhood on the West Side.
The 18-year-old was outside about 10 p.m. on the sidewalk in the 4900 block of West Hubbard when he heard gunfire and realized he’d been shot in the left leg, according to Chicago Police.
He later showed up at West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park, where he was listed in good condition, police said.
Cooking With Carol: Twin Hills Golf & Country Club July 2018 Video
JOPLIN, Mo. - Carol Paker welcomes Chef Marty Lowry of Twin Hills Golf & Country Club as he makes his delicious BBQ sauce for ribs.
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Total Wine & More will feature Milwaukee’s own Griffon Vault Vodka during its weekend tasting, Sept. 2 from 12 – 3 p.m.
Griffon Vault Vodka is premium boxed vodka from Milwaukee-based Griffon Brands, LLC. Griffon Vodka is 5-times distilled and comes in a box made from 100% recycled material.
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Could Vegemite Help Prevent Miscarriages?
Aussie icon Vegemite is a pantry staple for many and thanks to new research it could also become a staple in the diets of pregnant mothers.
Why? Vegemite includes Vit B3 and Australian researchers have discovered this vitamin can potentially cure critical molecular deficiencies in pregnant women.
Dietitian Chloe McLeod’s explains. Listen above.
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We are now just days away from the 2017 Monster Energy AMA Supercross opener at Anaheim 1. Insider Motocross caught up with Dean Wilson at a recent testing session at Elsinore SX in California and strapped a GoPro on him to get a POV of his day.
Czech Prime Minister Bohuslav Sobotka said on Wednesday he would step down as the leader of his Social Democrat party but remain the head of the government, a move to shore up his party's prospects before an October parliamentary election.
PRAGUE: Czech Prime Minister Bohuslav Sobotka said on Wednesday he would step down as the leader of his Social Democrat party but remain the head of the government, a move to shore up his party's prospects before an October parliamentary election.
The changes in the party come as the Social Democrats slip further in polls behind the junior ruling party ANO, led by the billionaire former finance minister Andrej Babis.
(Reporting by Robert Muller; Writing by Jason Hovet; Editing by Larry King)
Birds are seen on the logo of generic drugmaker Perrigo Co outside their new factory in the city of Yeruham, in southern Israel March 2, 2016. REUTERS/Amir Cohen
Perrigo Company Plc (PRGO.N) said that search warrants were executed at its corporate offices linked to an ongoing investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division.
The investigation is related to drug pricing in the pharmaceutical industry, it said in a statement late on Tuesday.
The company is cooperating with the appropriate authorities, Perrigo said.
The DOJ could not be immediately reached outside regular business hours.
(Reporting by Sangameswaran S in Bengaluru; Editing by Sandra Maler)
Cell towers are the 21st century's version of landfills and sewers treatment facilities - they're vitally important to the way we live, but no one wants to live next to one.
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A Champaign teen who admitted grabbing a police officer by the neck and punching him has been sentenced to five years in prison. Jyuan Carter, 17, who listed an address in the 2500 block of Campbell Drive, pleaded guilty in January to aggravated battery to a peace officer, admitting that on Dec. 13, he grabbed Champaign County sheriff's Sgt.
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PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — A Cambodian court has found a British man guilty after he was arrested with other foreigners for allegedly posting photos on social media of sexually suggestive dancing at a party.
Siem Reap provincial court spokesman Yin Srang said 31-year-old Daniel Jones was sentenced Tuesday to one year in prison for producing pornography. The court, however, said he can go free Wednesday based on his having already served one month and 22 days in prison, with the rest of the term suspended.
The spokesman said Jones could continue to be held if the prosecutor files an appeal within one day.
× Bird breaks out, Yanks sweep Cards 9-3 for 7th straight
NEW YORK (AP) _ Greg Bird busted out of his slump with a long home run that began a perfect night at the plate, and Michael Pineda pitched the New York Yankees past the staggering St. Louis Cardinals 9-3 on Sunday for their seventh straight victory.
Aaron Hicks also hit a homer and Aaron Judge was robbed of one by a fan in the bleachers, forcing the young Yankees bopper to settle for an RBI triple. New York chased Adam Wainwright (0-3) in the fifth and finished a three-game sweep that left St. Louis at 3-9, the worst record in the National League and its poorest start since 1988.
His cap cocked to the side, Pineda (2-1) went seven innings in a sharp follow-up to his dominant outing last Monday, when he retired the first 20 Tampa Bay batters and struck out 11 over 7 2/3 innings for an 8-1 victory in New York’s home opener.
March 31 Reliance Industries Ltd
* Reliance Industries says over 72 million Jio customers have signed up for Jio Prime
* Reliance Industries says Jio Prime members to get 3 months of complimentary service with first recharge of 303 rupees and above
* Reliance Industries says Jio extends timeline up to April 15 for first recharge
* Reliance Industries says Jio customers can enrol for Prime membership until April 15
* Reliance Industries says Jio Prime paid tariff plan will be applied only in July after the expiry of the complimentary service Source text for Eikon: bit.ly/2ojrqWo Further company coverage: (Reporting by Suvashree Dey Choudhury)
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IOWA -- The Iowa State Patrol says it made several drug arrests during the Driving High? Kiss Your License Goodbye campaign.
Extra officers were out from Friday through Sunday to look for impaired drivers. The patrol says 39 people were arrested for drug-related offenses; four of those were for suspected marijuana impairment.
Overall, officers handed out 1,887 traffic citations across the state. Most of those were for speeding.
According to the ISP, four people died in a total of 27 crashes over the weekend.
The bail hearing for Todd Starzyk has been rescheduled after the presiding judge recused himself from proceedings.
Starzyk, 55, was charged with careless use of a firearm and failing to comply with conditions of a recognizance after an 8 hour RCMP standoff on Feb. 8.
The bail hearing will now be heard in the provincial court of Lethbridge on Wednesday, Feb. 15.
Northern Illinois University freezes tuition for 2018-2019, cuts fees
Northern Illinois University trustees have again voted to freeze tuition and lower fees for the upcoming 2018-2019 school year.
Tuition at the state university in DeKalb has been the same since the 2015-2016 school year.
Wheeler Coleman, chairman of the school’s Board of Trustees, which approved the freeze and lower fees last week, says the school is “committed to keeping NIU affordable.”
Tuition will be about $350 a credit hour for a student’s first 11 hours. Students who have more than 12 credit hours will have tuition capped at about $5,330 for the semester, or about the cost of 15 credit hours.
The rate will apply to students enrolling in the 2018-2019 school year and remain consistent for nine consecutive semesters.
Trustees also approved a half-percent decrease in undergraduate fees.
It is unfortunate that on social media and because of President Trump and his supporters, a culture of intolerance has grown so strong in our country, but ABC has shown that there are ways to fight back against this incredibly bad behavior. Jarrett’s response was right on the money: She pointed out that demeaning acts like this are now happening many times a day to people all over our country and never reported.
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ZURICH, Feb 15 The following are some of the main factors expected to affect Swiss stocks on Wednesday:
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Where the petitioner, a Nigerian citizen who was convicted of making a material false statement in violation of 18 U.S.C. §1001 after he submitted a false application for a United States passport, now seeks a writ of error coram nobis that would allow him to vacate or, at the very least, revise the factual basis ...
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School Closures/Early Dismissals
by Rashad Snell
Here’s a list of schools that will be closing/dismissing early due to severe weather:
– Alexander City Schools dismissing Monday at Noon
– Autauga County Schools dismissing Monday at 1:00 PM
– Chilton County Schools dismissing Monday at 12:30 PM
– Coosa County Schools dismissing Monday at Noon. Car riders dismissing at 11:45 AM
– Montgomery Homeschool Band cancelled Monday
– New Hope Academy Prattville dismissing Monday at 1:00 PM
– Tallapoosa County Schools dismissing Monday at 11:45 AM
– Tallassee City Schools dismissing Monday at 1 PM
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The NBA is being sued by the mother of Zeke Upshaw, the G-League player who collapsed during a game in March and later died.
Attorney Benjamin Crump announced Wednesday he intends to file a wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of Jewel Upshaw claiming negligence in the 26-year-old's death.
"Despite this undeniable dire situation, no life-saving measures were attempted, no CPR was initiated and no defibrillator was used," Crump said in a statement.
The Pistons, the ownership group of the Grand Rapids, Mich., G-League team, and the arena where the game was played will also be named as defendants in the suit, according to the release.
A medical examiner determined that Zeke suffered a "sudden cardiac death" when he collapsed on the court during a March 24 game with less than 50 seconds remaining. He was taken out on a stretcher before being hospitalized, but died two days later.
An autopsy conducted in March confirmed the cause of death, though the investigation remains ongoing.
(WTNH) — While the state is bracing for more deep spending cuts, Connecticut State Colleges and Universities have locked in a hiring freeze.
The president of the school group Mark Ojakian, has implemented a hiring freeze at all 17 campuses in the CSCU system. UConn is not a part of CSCU.
“These spending control measures are necessary given our projected cut of $25 million for the next fiscal year,” said President Ojakian. “We must be strategic given our limited resources.”
The hiring freeze is in effect until further notice. Maribel La Luz, press contact for CSCU, says the freeze will be in effect through the end of the fiscal year and possible longer than that.
Ojakian will testify before the Connecticut General Assembly’s Appropriations Committee Wednesday on the governor’s proposed budget.
VERMILION, Alta. -
Habitat for Humanity Vermilion has pushed to the finish.
The non-profit organization has entered their last fundraising effort to pay off the final bills on their build in 2016.
Committee Chair Linda Jacejko announced a 1 in 500 chance draw to win a 2015 Dodge Dart SE, valued at $18,190, sponsored by Vermilion Chrysler.
The draw has begun now, and tickets can be picked up at multiple businesses around town, including Western Financial, Elevation Mind Body Soul, Christina Home Furnishings, and Vermilion Chrysler.
This fundraiser is a long-time coming for the group, as they have made tremendous efforts to pay off the bills through summer barbeques called Push to the Finish, a ReUse sale, and other community events.
Tickets are $50 and will be sold up until the draw date, March 31.
This is Habitat's second build in Vermilion, since their inception in 2010, and saw their first family move into their first build in 2012.
Mohamed Salah for Liverpool in the Premier League this season:
Most shots (132)
Most take-ons (76)
Most chances created (57)
Most goals (31)
Most assists (9)
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Orange County has been sued for the second time in four days over allegations that it broke the law when it recently cleared out portions of a homeless encampment along the riverbed in Orange to make room to stockpile boulders and sand for flood...
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Mackey and Judd open the show talking about 76ers GM Brian Colangelo’s burner accounts on Twitter. They discuss what Minnesota sports teams GM’s or coaches would have a burner account. They also talk about a possible free agent for the Wolves to pursue.
ISTANBUL (AP) — The head of the Turkish soccer federation says the country will bid to host the 2024 European Championship.
Federation president Yildirim Demiroren says Turkey will formally submit its bid on March 2, its fourth effort to host the European Championship.
Turkey had bid to host the final games of Euro 2020 but later withdrew its application saying it would concentrate efforts on 2024.
Demiroren says "Turkey is the only country in Europe and in the world to have invested in 32 stadiums in the past few years ... We believe that this time, as the (federation) and the people, we deserve to win this."
(KRON/CNN) — A psychic’s scary brush with death was all caught on surveillance camera.
Blair Robertson was eating his breakfast in an Arizona restaurant with a friend.
That’s when the car slams right through the restaurant window.
For a second, he is pinned to the dividing wall but is able to walk away as if nothing even happened.
Robertson miraculously only suffered a few bumps and bruises.
Blair is a psychic, but he says it was something he did not see coming.
Even his doctors are amazed.
“I just stood up and walked away,” Robertson said. “The doctors who have seen me said it’s a miracle that I’m not dead.”
No word yet on what caused the driver to veer into the restaurant.
Blaire says that even though he is a psychic, many times they cannot read their own lives.
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• St George Leagues Club is set to pay out the $6 million debt the Dragons owe the NRL which could pave the way for St George to eventually take 100 per cent control of the joint-venture.
• Origin star David Klemmer is the dog who refuses to walk away from a fight. The battle scars of a salary cap scrap at his beloved Canterbury are evident, but not enough to keep him down.
The Eastern Cape government is under fire for allegedly approving the payment of more than R170-million on broadband services in a deal that was not authorised by the National Treasury.
The province wants to connect its departments with fast internet to improve service delivery. More than 7‚100 sites had to be connected‚ the Daily Dispatch reported on Monday.
The plan was to piggyback on a 10-year multi-billion rand broadband tender between the Western Cape government and a Gauteng-based company.
Eastern Cape director-general Marion-Mbina Mthembu allegedly approved the payment on December 6 of R171-million to the company. This was despite a request for approval being turned down in a letter by Willie Mathebula‚ acting chief procurement officer at National Treasury.
M&M’S has launched three brand-new, limited-edition flavors as part of its second "Flavor Vote" campaign: Crunchy Espresso, Crunchy Raspberry and Crunchy Mint. The new flavors are on sale now at select retailers and will roll out nationwide starting April 1. Fans can purchase and try each new flavor and cast a vote for their favorite once a day until May 25. Fans can vote by uploading or taking a "selfie" at flavorvote.mms.com, adding stickers to the image representing their favorite flavor, and submitting to the website. They can also share their reactions on social media, select their favorite flavor on the website to submit a vote, or text the word "VOTE" to 84444.
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson is suing an Arizona-based pharmaceutical company alleging that it illegally marketed a painkiller made from the synthetic opioid fentanyl.
The lawsuit filed Wednesday accuses drugmaker Insys Therapeutics of encouraging physicians to prescribe the painkiller Subsys at higher doses than recommended. The drug is used to manage pain for cancer patients, but Swanson says the company promoted it for improper uses.
The lawsuit also alleges the company paid doctors speaking fees to avoid gift-giving restrictions.
Multiple states have sued Insys, and some have reached settlements.
Health officials in Minnesota have grown concerned about fentanyl abuse. Preliminary data show fatal overdoses caused by the potent narcotic have been on the rise, contributing to more than 150 deaths across the state last year.
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The chairman of South Korea's Asiana Airlines has apologized for inflight meal service disruptions and a reported suicide at a meal supplier.
Park Sam-koo, chairman of the country's second-largest air carrier, said he felt a moral responsibility after the boss of the company that had been supplying the meals killed himself, according to media reports citing police.
The apology came as criticism mounted following the reports, which linked the apparent suicide to pressure from Asiana on its caterer.
Asiana Airlines said 114 out of 310 flights had left South Korea without meals since Sunday. Most were short-haul flights to Asian destinations.
The problems arose after the airline tried to change its meal catering service.
A British store’s decision to become the first retailer to stock the Islamic dress as part of a new range of clothing has elicited calls for a boycott. Debenhams said the veil, which is worn around the head and neck, will be launched first in the Oxford Street store before being rolled out to Birmingham’s […] The post British clothing store sells hijab, suffers boycott appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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SHINING a spotlight on a diverse set of global influencers from the world of music, fashion and film, Forever 21 launches their Pre-Fall #WeAreForever Collection for 2017.
Cebuanos will be given the chance to explore this trend that reflects individual styles from street, rocker, to romantic in the Forever 21 store located at Northwing of SM City Cebu.
The #WeAreForever Collection is a celebration of individuality and inclusivity around the globe.
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It embodies the brand identity of Forever 21’s newest collection that showcases urban, daring, and modern styles.
Being one of the most recognized and largest independent fashion retailers in the world, Forever 21 takes pride in this campaign as it shows how fashion is a vehicle for self-expression.
A wide array of influencers like R&B singer Khalid, hip-hop artist Leaf, and plus-size model Naomi Shimada became part of the campaign and they represent Forever 21’s diverse customer base.
4/24/18- After making Melania Trump smile at Barbara Bush‘s funeral, Huggy wants to know if Barack caught some hands from Michelle later on. Like Solange/Jay-Z style hands!
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SALEM, Mass. (AP) -- A Salem, Massachusetts-based organization called The Satanic Temple is accusing Twitter of discriminating against it on religious grounds.
Satanic Temple founder Lucien Greaves filed a complaint in March with the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, saying Twitter wrongly suspended its accounts after someone tweeted a threat to the organization. The Boston Globe reports Twitter has restored the accounts but without the "verified" status Greaves wants.
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KIGALI, April 3 Rwandan brewer Bralirwa said on Monday its pretax profit fell 68 percent to 2.67 billion francs ($3.20 million) down from 8.25 billion francs in 2015, as its costs of sales rose.
It said in a statement total revenue rose 6 percent to 88.8 billion francs, while cost of sales went up to 63.1 billion francs from 57.91 billion francs.
Bralirwa is Rwanda's oldest brewery with rights to produce brands such as Amstel. It also produces branded soft drinks such as Coca-Cola.
Its earnings per share fell to 1.36 francs in 2016 from 6.91 francs a year earlier. ($1 = 830.0300 Rwandan francs) (Reporting by Clement Uwiringiyimana; editing by George Obulutsa and Jane Merriman)
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April 28 Platinum Investment Management Ltd
* Announces new exchange traded managed funds and changes to product fees
* Lowering standard management costs on platinum trust funds and platinum global fund from 1.5% to 1.35% pa
* Platinum investment management limited expects to launch two exchange traded managed funds (ETMFS) in August 2017
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Washington does not want a trade war with the European Union, but whether there is an escalation or not will depend on the EU, US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross(R) said in an interview published by daily Le Figaro on Thursday.
[PARIS] Washington does not want a trade war with the European Union, but whether there is an escalation or not will depend on the EU, US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said in an interview published by daily Le Figaro on Thursday.
A US decision on import tariffs on EU steel and aluminium will be announced on Thursday either before markets open or after markets close, he said.
"We don't want a trade war," Mr Ross was quoted as saying.
"(It's) up to the European Union to decide if it wants to take retaliatory measures. The next question would be: how will the (U.S President Donald) Trump react? You saw his reaction when China decided to retaliate.
"If there is an escalation it will be because the EU would have decided to retaliate," he added.
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Tooley’s Boatyard in Banbury has welcomed back an old friend in the form of a 39-foot long handcrafted canal barge named The Dancing Duck.
Built almost ten years ago by Tooley’s - the oldest continually working dry dock on the inland canal system - the semi-traditional narrow boat is a regular sight at Banbury’s Canal Day.
Due to a lack of space, however, the boat did not call Banbury home and was moored elsewhere. The boatyard has now cleared an area for the Duck to moor and it is returning home in time for the boating season. The Dancing Duck was constructed from huge metal sheets welded together on land in front of the dock.
The Duck then made its own piece of history by becoming the first boat to enter the canal via a ‘side launch’ from the dock in almost 90 years.
This was witnessed by hundreds of spectators in July of 2007.
The boat is available all year round for day hire, or on one of the scheduled trips with other people, call 01295 272917 for info.
STOKES COUNTY, N.C. (WFMY) — Stokes County EMS confirm a man fell at Hanging Rock State Park on Sunday evening.
RELATED: NC teen dies after falling 50 feet at Hanging Rock State Park last month
Officials say a 28-year-old man was climbing Moores Wall when around 5:30 p.m., he fell 20 feet and was airlifted to a hospital with non life-threatening injuries.
EMS says it does not plan to release the man’s name.
This is the third accident at the park in the last three months.
Park Ranger, Jason Anthony, said they are reexamining safety policies. More caution signs have been added near areas of the trail where hikers have fallen.
“Our philosophy is to keep the park as natural as possible so we can’t put up guard rails everywhere,” he said. It’s impossible to take a mountain in its natural state like that and put a fence around it. That’s just not a practical thing to do. So we just have to tell people to exercise caution.”
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PORTLAND, Ore. — Holland Woods scored a career-high 29 points on a school record 10-for-10 shooting and Portland State lead from wire-to-wire for a 94-81 win over Eastern Washington on Saturday.
Traylin Farris and Deante Strickland each added 13 points for the Vikings (14-9, 4-6 Big Sky Conference), who ended a three-game losing skid and stopped the Eagles’ three-game winning streak. Brandon Hollins and Michael Mayhew scored 12 apiece.
Portland State shot 53 per cent in the first half to take a 39-32 lead and then made 6 of 12 3-pointers, 20 of 32 shots overall (62.5 per cent) in the second half to avenge an 81-74 loss in the first meeting.
Cody Benzel hit seven 3-pointers and scored 21 points for Eastern Washington (12-12, 7-4). Bogdan Bliznyuk, coming off a 40-point game, had 13 points, nine rebounds and six assists.
American Express is suing Iggy Azalea for her unpaid balance of $300,000. The credit card company said that’s $250,000 more than her limit.
American Express wants the full amount paid, as well as legal fees.
Iggy hasn’t commented on the situation.
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It was back to school Monday for students at Milton Hershey School and Harrisburg High School's SciTech campus, the first schools to begin the 2017-18 school year.
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Finnish distiller Northern Lights Spirits (NLS) is to include NFC tags on premium Kalevala Gin bottles, allowing it to “instantly deliver authentication messages, brand stories, promotional offers, product news and other relevant content” to customers. The tags will “contribute significantly to consumer loyalty and the overall popularity of Kalevala Gin”, Moritz Wüstenberg, managing director at NLS, says.
Jessica Alford sits on a bar stool sporting a Calgary Flames jersey signed by Lanny McDonald. The retired co-captain, best known for his red mustache and once holder of the team's regular-season scoring record, won the Flames first - and therefore most recent - Stanley Cup in 1989.
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The Breeders have announced long-time label 4AD will reissue their first four studio albums on vinyl next month. Pod (1990), Last Splash (1993), Title TK (2002), and Mountain Battles (2008) will all return to wax on May 18. The first two albums are being released on vinyl in the U.S. for the first time by 4AD. Kim Deal and co. have also announced new European dates behind their latest full-length, last year’s All Nerve. Check out the band’s full tour itinerary.
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** U.S. banks shares up after JPMorgan, Citi kick off earnings season with better-than-expected profit on increased trading activity
** JPMorgan up 1.6 pct; Citigroup up 1.7 pct
** Wells Fargo down 1 pct; posts nearly flat quarterly profit, hit by weaker mortgage banking fees and higher costs
** Bank of America up 1.06 pct at $22.89, among top gainers on the Dow Jones U.S. banks index
** Morgan Stanley up 1.23 pct, Goldman Sachs up 0.9 pct
** BofA, Wells and Citigroup top traded stocks on the NYSE
** Financials second biggest-gainer among major S&P sectors
May 1 Peat Resources Ltd
* Peat announces interim financial statements, an update to potential technology initiatives, and changes to the board
* Peat Resources - continuing investigation of options and potential opportunities while maintaining peat fuel processing equipment and facility as funds allow
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It has become part and parcel of football to spot a young, prodigious talent and begin imagining the feats they might achieve. Alexander Isak is the next Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Romelu Lukaku was the next Didier Drogba...positive comparisons fuel positive narratives, and we latch onto them as football fans.
But sometimes careers don't go to plan. Even at 20 or 21 years of age, alarming slides can occur and players' stocks can fall through the floor. That, sadly, is the focus of this article: players who have promised so much, yet in 2016-17 have taken at least one step backward.
Only players who will be 21 or younger by June 1, 2017 are eligible, and the players are ranked in accordance with how far they've fallen.
The ruling Social Democrats and ANO have clashed over the recently signed memorandum of understanding between the Czech Ministry of Industry and Australia's European Metals Holdings on a deal that would give the Australian company the right to mine lithium in Europe’s biggest known deposit in the north-western part of the Czech Republic.
ANO leader Andrej Babis decribed the agreement as „daylight robbery“ saying the privilage of mining the country’s natural resources should go to a Czech state-owned company.
ANO wants to call a special session of the lower house over the matter, a proposition supported by the Communist Party.
The football world is in the final round of World Cup Qualifying and that means another check in on Australian football from the Crafty Rogues.
John Cosgrove and Stephen Quinn take a look at the last round of Premier League action. John listens to more of an Australia game then he’s ever watched. The boys answer your emails before Just Be Cos. Producer Jonathan returns and bores the guys with his MLS segment. Quinno brings back What Do You Think and the boys close the show by traveling around the other major European leagues.
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Rinne stopped all 35 shots he faced in Monday's 4-0 win over the Sabres.
Not only did he set a new career high with his eighth shutout of the season, Rinne joined a very exclusive club by reaching 40 wins in a season for the third time -- a club that includes Hall of Famers Terry Sawchuk and Jacques Plante and soon-to-be Hall of Famer Martin Brodeur. The 35-year-old also has an active 11-game win streak going, and with the Preds poised to lock up the top seed in the Western Conference, the only thing that might slow Rinne down is the need to rest him before the playoffs.
NEW YORK — The latest on developments in financial markets (All times local):
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Big gains in consumer prices and retail sales are sending bond prices lower and yields higher in early trading. Bank stocks rose along with bond yields, but most other stocks fell.
The yield on the 10-year Treasury note rose to 2.51 per cent Wednesday, up from 2.47 per cent late Tuesday.
The higher bond yields sent high-dividend stocks broadly lower for the second day running. Utilities, real estate companies and phone companies fell more than the rest of the market.
The Standard & Poor's 500 index fell 1 point to 2,336.
The Dow Jones industrial average rose 20 points, or 0.1 per cent , to 20,525. The Nasdaq composite increased 1 point to 5,784.
MILWAUKEE (AP)  Milwaukee police are looking for the family of a baby boy who was found alone in a car seat in the middle of the night in a residential area.
Sgt. Sheronda Grant says investigators believe they have identified the child and his parents and are trying to locate them. The child is estimated to be between 4 and 6 months old. He was found unharmed at about 2:30 a.m. Tuesday about 7 miles (11 kilometers) north of downtown Milwaukee. Grant says the baby was found outside of a house but had no more information about who notified police. She says police will have an update later Tuesday.
The boy is white, weighs about 20 pounds (9 kilograms) and was wearing a gray Mickey Mouse T-shirt.
BRUSSELS, April 5 EU antitrust regulators blocked on Wednesday a joint bid by German cement producers HeidelbergCement and Schwenk for Cemex's Croatian business after the companies failed to address competition concerns.
The European Commission said the companies' proposal to grant rivals access to a cement terminal in southern Croatia was not sufficient, confirming a Reuters story on March 28.
"We had clear evidence that this takeover would have led to price increases in Croatia, which could have adversely affected the construction sector. HeidelbergCement and Schwenk failed to offer appropriate remedies to address these concerns," European Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager said in a statement. (Reporting by Foo Yun Chee; editing by Philip Blenkinsop)
Whatcom County residents hold a candlelight vigil for 3-month-old Lucian Shields whose parents Cody James Shields, 23, and Brittany Shane Daniels, 23, are facing manslaughter charges over the December death of Lucian on Wednesday, March 2, in Bellingham, Wash. Police detain Patrick Marion Brown, who is accused of using an ax to hack into a Bellingham apartment and attack the residents in February.
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With a chance to reunite with the Texans coaching staff he began his career with, fifth-year defensive end Jared Crick knew he'd be in Denver in 2016. He sat down with us to discuss his first season in Denver and more.
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Britain's most decorated Winter Paralympian ever Menna Fitzpatrick says the Winter Olympics experience has "been a whirlwind".
Fitzpatrick and Jennifer Kehoe won gold in the women's visually-impaired slalom, silver in the women's super combined and giant slalom and bronze in the women's super G.
MONTREAL—Quebec’s labour tribunal has ordered a restaurant in Victoriaville to rehire a waitress let go for allegedly having a bad attitude and for not smiling enough.
In a decision released Jan. 29, restaurant Coco Frutti was also ordered to pay Caroline Daunais $30,000 in lost wages and interest.
Daunais claimed to the tribunal she was fired in April, 2016, after asking for back pay owed to her.
Read more: Ontario employers won’t be able to make workers wear high heels if proposed bill passes
The restaurant owner told the tribunal she was let go “because of her bad attitude and for not smiling enough.”
This past week in Salt Lake City, Utah, Vito Mielnicki, Jr. captured the United States Junior National championship in the 145-pound division.
Mielnicki of Roseland, New Jersey moved up an unprecedented 10 weight classes where he competed at 106-pounds at the 2017 tournament, and defeated the number-two seed, Adam Calixto of Tampa, Florida in the semifinals. In the finals, Mielnicki defeated top seeded Obed Bartee-El of Huntsville, Alabama.
With the title, Mielnicki gained a spot in the 2018 United States Junior National Team, Where he will be heading to train with teammates on February 4th at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado to get ready for international competition.
Mielnicki is trained by Ahmad Elliot and Willie Moses, as well as strength and conditioning coach Fred Caruso.
Mielnicki is the son of the GH3 Promotions CEO Vito Mielnicki.
The compound is an anti-microbial chemical that is approved for cleaning food processing equipment, but it has not been approved in the U.S. as a processing aid in the production of rawhide chews for dogs. United Pet Group received very limited reports of pet illness based on the volume of possibly affected rawhide chew products manufactured and distributed.
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This week's results (after 80 minutes) were
Castleford 22 St Helens 22 DRAW
Leeds 18 Hull FC 16 - Leeds by 2
The scores are:
The Biffs Back (1st) v Rhino69 (4th)
The Biffs Back
CAS 8 - 0 points
LEE 2 - 3 points
Total - 3 points
Rhino69
CAS 5 - 0 points
LEE 8 - 1 point
Total - 1 point
The Biffs Back progresses to the Grand Final and Rhino69 leaves the competition
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Tvoc (2nd) v Jamie101 (3rd)
Tvoc
CAS 14 - 0 points
HFC 8 - 0 points
Total - 0 points
Jamie101
CAS 18 - 0 points
LEE 8 - 1 point
Total - 1 point
Jamie101 progresses to the Grand Final and Tvoc leaves the competition
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So the prediction Grand Final is
The Biffs Back (1st) v Jamie101 (3rd)
This week's match is
Castleford (CAS) v Leeds (LEE)
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Please send your predictions for the 80 minute result to me before kick-off on Saturday.
Good luck
Millennials are flipping out for ‘Clueless’ brunches and ‘Friends’ musicals It may be 2018, but that doesn’t mean the 1990s have stopped roaring. Nostalgic millennials looking for a dose of that decade’s pop culture can get their fix at numerous...
The reign of terror when murder was king of New York in the ’80s and ’90s The cover sheet on the clipboard hanging in the station house of Brooklyn’s blood-soaked 75th Precinct said it all: “You give us 22 minutes, we’ll give you a homicide.” Much...
The terrible secret behind one of the '90s' greatest pop songs They’re all out of faith. Twitter users have reacted with shock to a tweet explaining that singer Natalie Imbruglia’s 1997 hit single “Torn” is, in fact, a cover. “Every ’90s...
The 2018 Golden Globes nominations have been announced. The top film nominee is Guillermo del Toro’s romantic fantasy “The Shape of Water” with seven nominations and, with multiple nominations for “Call Me By Your Name” and “The Post,” there’s a wide range of choices and no clear front-runner. And thanks to HBO’s “Big Little Lies,” leading the TV field with six, followed by shows like FX’s “Feud: Bette and Joan” and “The Handmaid’s Tale” on Hulu, stories about women are taking center stage. Here is the Los Angeles Times’ complete coverage of the nominations including the full list of nominees, reactions, snubs, surprises and more.
HONG KONG An Andy Warhol portrait of former Chinese leader Chairman Mao Zedong has sold for $12.6 million at a Hong Kong auction, less than the $15 million it was expected to fetch.
The painting was sold to a private Asian collector at Sotheby's evening sale on Sunday.
Warhol began his series of silk-screen portraits of Mao in 1972 when ties between then Cold War foes China and the United States began to thaw after U.S. President Richard Nixon's historic trip to Beijing.
(Reporting by Reuters Television; Editing by Michael Perry)
A study by the Hunter Medical Research Institute, spanning almost 2 decades, has found women who have experienced domestic violence are at a higher risk of suffering from long term health problems.
The study of 17,000 women from three different age groups found women who had ever lived with a violent partner had consistently worse health than women who hadn’t.
Its the first study worldwide of its kind.
If you are experiencing violence at the hands of a partner, you can find help by calling the domestic violence hotline on 1800 RESPECT.
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A banking company has announced it will relocate to downtown Hartford.
The Courant reports that United Bank will move its headquarters and administrative offices from Glastonbury and South Windsor to Hartford. The financial institution will relocate some 200 employees to the Goodwin Square office tower.
Representatives from United Financial Bancorp Inc., United Bank’s parent company, cite the city’s emerging business district and the potential to woo new clients as motives for the move. They also say Hartford’s recent revitalization program will help the company.
Terms of United Bank’s lease with the owners of Goodwin Square were not available. The company plans to move in the fall.
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Roma legend, Francesco Totti, has lauded Liverpool ace, Mohamed Salah ahead of the Reds’ Champions League’s semi-final first leg clash with Roma on Tuesday night at Anfield.
Totti played alongside Salah at Roma before the Egyptian international joined Jurgen Klopp’s men for £39 million last summer.
The 41-year-old, however, believes Klopp has played a vital role in Salah’s impressive first season at Liverpool.
“To some extent, it surprises me that [Salah] has been doing so well in his first season at Liverpool,” Totti told Liverpool’s official website.
“But, on the other hand, considering the quality of the squad, the coach they have – Klopp, to me, is one of the best coaches in the world – it didn’t surprise me.
“They put him in the condition to express himself at his best.”
Meanwhile, Salah won the Premier League PFA Player of the Year for this season at the weekend.
The forward has been Liverpool’s standout performer this term, scoring 41 goals for the Reds so far.
MARAWI CITY, Philippines, June 15 (Reuters) - The Philippines military said it arrested one of the Maute brothers on Thursday, a senior member of the Islamic State-backed militants it is fighting in a southern city.
Mohammad Noaim Maute was arrested at a checkpoint near the coastal city of Cagayan de Oro just after dawn, said Lt Col Jo-Ar Herrera, a military spokesman.
Two of Mohammad's brothers, Omarkhayam and Abdullah, lead the Maute gang that is at the forefront of a vicious battle with security forces for Marawi City, now in its fourth week. Marawi is about 100 km (60 miles) south of Cagayan de Oro, but it was not clear whether Mohammad was coming from the besieged city.
Most of the other seven Maute brothers, including Omarkhayam and Abdullah, are believed to be in Marawi.
Their parents were taken into custody last week in separate cities. (Reporting by Neil Jerome Morales and Manny Mogato; Writing by Raju Gopalakrishnan; Editing by Michael Perry)
AUSTINTOWN, Ohio (WYTV) – The Ohio Department of Medicaid sent a warning to the California Palms and its owner, Sebastian Rucci.
ODM says the facility’s website listed them as an Ohio Medicaid provider but at last check, they were not in ODM’s system.
California Palms also called itself a “luxury Medicaid rehab” on its website, ODM said, which is another false claim.
The department asked California Palms to cease and desist those statements from its website.
WYTV 33 News is working to get a response from Rucci. Watch for that on First News at 10 and 11.
Apple wants original content and Eddy Cue, who heads up Apple’s media strategy, is in charge of making that happen. Watch his interview with Peter Kafka live in the YouTube video above starting tonight, Feb. 13, at 7:35 pm PT, and follow along in the liveblog from our Code Media conference
Peter Kafka’s interview with Apple SVP Eddy Cue
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FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) -- New York Jets rookie wide receiver ArDarius Stewart is recovering from recent operations on a thumb and his groin.
The third-round draft pick out of Alabama had the injuries before joining the Jets, coach Todd Bowles said. Although Stewart participated in rookie minicamp last month, he needed to have the procedures during the past two weeks.
Bowles says Wednesday that Stewart should be ''good to go'' for the start of training camp in late July.
Fellow rookie receiver Chad Hansen, a fourth-rounder from California, hurt a knee Tuesday and didn't participate in practice Wednesday. Bowles says only that the knee is sore and it's not a serious injury.
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Every month, the UN Security Council meets to discuss the Israeli-Palestinian conflict; normally, the ambassadors of Israel and Palestine attend.
This time, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas will attend the session, an unusual move that Israel’s UN ambassador, Danny Danon says will put an end to any possibility of future peace talks.
Abbas is angered by the Trump administration’s decision to formally recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and the last straw was President Donald Trump’s attack on him last week at Davos.
(Al Jazeera, PC, Social Media)
April 10 Ski resorts operator Aspen Skiing Co LLC and private equity firm KSL Capital Partners LLC will buy Intrawest Resorts Holdings Inc for about $1.5 billion, including debt, Intrawest said on Monday.
Intrawest's best known ski properties include Stratton Mountain in Vermont, Mont Tremblant in Quebec and Steamboat in Colorado.
It also owns mountain resorts, adventure retreats and real estate across the United States and Canada.
Citing sources, Reuters reported on Sunday that Intrawest would announce its sale on Monday to a ski resort operator backed by buyout firm KSL Capital. (Reporting by Ankit Ajmera in Bengaluru; Editing by Shounak Dasgupta)
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"The Atlanta and New York Federal Reserve banks downgraded their outlook for U.S. economic growth for the first quarter after disappointing data on retail sales and consumer prices in March. First-quarter gross domestic product was on track to grow 0.5 percent, which was lower than the 0.6 percent growth rate calculated on April 7, the Atlanta Fed said. The New York Fed said on Friday its first-quarter GDP forecast was 2.09 percent, down from 2.56 percent a week earlier." (04/17/17)
Jussie Smollett and Grace Byers talk about Cookie's secret and the Lyon family dinner that might end Cookie and Angelo's relationship.
Renowned indigenous activist and leader Winona LaDuke comes to CMC in Edwards on February 21st. Click here for more information and tickets.
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DETROIT -- Detroit Tigers pitching prospect Franklin Perez is expected to miss at least three months with a right lat strain.
The Tigers say Perez was injured in a minor league game Sunday. There is no surgery recommended at this point, but the recovery is expected to take a minimum of 12 weeks.
Perez, a 20-year-old right-hander, was acquired by Detroit in the trade that sent Justin Verlander to Houston last season. Perez went 6-3 with a 3.02 ERA across two levels of the minors last year. He made 10 starts at Class A and six at Double-A. Baseball America tabbed Perez as Detroit's top prospect this offseason.
The rebuilding Tigers aren't expected to contend this year, but Perez figured to be a prospect to watch, no matter where in Detroit's system he ended up pitching.
At the presentation of awards for the 19th Judicial Circuit, from left: Chief Judge Jorge Ortiz, Mary Marsolek, Christine Morgan, Cassandra Smith, Jodi Luka, Olivia Puplava, Coleen Gavin-Obenauf and Sharon Klapperich. The Golden Gavel Award is a new award for 2016, presented to an individual or team of the judicial branch who supports the mission of the 19th Judicial Circuit "to serve the public."
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NEW YORK (AP) - Several people who hung a banner calling for abolishing Immigration and Customs Enforcement from the Statue of Liberty's pedestal on the Fourth of July have been arrested, and authorities say a person is scaling the statue's base.
National Park Service spokesman Jerry Willis says the climber was at the base beneath the statue's foot Wednesday afternoon. Willis says police are atop the base, advising the climber to go down.
It's unclear whether the climb is related to the earlier banner demonstration.
Willis says at least six people were taken into custody then. He says federal regulations prohibit hanging banners from the monument.
The banner said "Abolish I.C.E.," referring to part of the Department of Homeland Security. ICE officers arrest and deport immigrants who are in the United States illegally, among other duties.
They then cornered the creature with hay bales to prevent it escaping until Cairns wildlife experts arrived.
Danielle Day, a local resident, told the ABC the crocodile must have wandered 500 metres through the town by the time it passed through two accommodation complexes and settled in the backyard.
“We’ve been here for nearly 10 years and we’ve never seen that happen, like [a crocodile] come up on to the road and come up to where people stay,” she said.
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SATUN, 14 August 2017 (NNT) – The Satun Provincial Office of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation is rushing assistance to the southern resort island of Koh Lipe as many residents have been impacted by floods.
Five hundred relief bags and water pumping machines have been delivered to Koh Lipe by the Satun Provincial Office of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation for distribution to local residents after incessant rains resulted in heavy flooding on the island. According to reports, about 400 fishing households as well as a number of shops and resorts are suffering from the disaster. The flood situation has also rendered underground water sources unusable, leading to water shortages.
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A new season means a new look on the touchline for some managers, while others stay true to their tried and tested tracksuits.
Stephen Doig, Men's Style Editor for the Telegraph, assesses six of the most eye-catching outfits on show this weekend.
Pep Guardiola (Manchester City)
The king of pitch polish, Guardiola's sharp suiting and touches such as cashmere sweaters with shirts and ties have marked him out as the best dressed man in sport, according to GQ magazine. His well cut sweaters that compliment his lean frame, neat chinos and on point trainers put him in a league of his own.
Theresa May has announced millions of pounds in funding to help communities hit by climate change.
The prime minister's announcement came as international leaders gather in Paris to mark the second anniversary of the climate change plan agreed in 2015.
May has pledged £140 million of new funding to help build resilience to extreme weather events arising from global warming, while £15 million would be given to the Caribbean island state Dominica recover from the devastation of Hurricane Maria in September.
Some £87 million will also be allocated for for poor communities fighting against illegal logging, she said.
It remains to be seen if China can continue controlling credit growth without cutting into its economic outlook, says Eli Lee of the Bank of Singapore.
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Mark O Talks MN Memories With Tom Brady
Mark Ovenden has covered South Dakota sports perhaps longer than you’ve been alive. But, he’s a Boston native, which means covering the New England Patriots in Super Bowl 52 so close to home in Minneapolis, Minnesota is pretty special. At Wednesday’s press conference, he got to throw a question to Patriots marquee player, quarterback Tom Brady. It turns out, Brady has a family connection to Minnesota and he’s quite fond of the Bold North.
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The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to reduce the Special Commodity Levy on imported coconut oil from Rs 150 to Rs 130 per kilogram and crude coconut/palm oil from Rs 130 to 110 per kg.
The cabinet has also approved a proposal to import 40,000 metric tons of coconut oil to control prices in the market.
The Pittsburgh Penguins win their fifth Stanley Cup with a 2-0 victory over the Nashville Predators, June 11, 2017
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A: I’ve started an online store recently.
B: Really. What are you selling?
A: It’s mostly pet supplies, from cages to leads and food to clothing for dogs and cats.
B: Well, now. I have one cat and one dog. Could you send me the Web link?
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B: 是喔，你賣些什麼東西？
A: 主要是寵物相關的商品，從籠子、牽繩、狗食到貓狗穿的衣服都有。
B: 是喔，我有養一隻貓和一隻狗。可以把商店的網址傳給我嗎？
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Police respond to report of gunshots at east Jackson apartment complex
JACKSON, Tenn. — Police responded just before noon Tuesday to a report of gunshots at an apartment complex in east Jackson.
An officer on scene told WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News that police received a call around 11:30 a.m. about gunshots at Park Ridge Apartments.
Police say no injuries have been reported.
Multiple evidence markers were in a parking lot outside the apartments. Police said some marked the locations of shell casings.
We will report more information as it becomes available.
Former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder delivers his speech at the Social Democratic party (SPD) convention in Dortmund, Germany, June 25, 2017.
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia has nominated former German chancellor Gerhard Schroeder to the board of its biggest oil producer Rosneft (ROSN.MM) as an independent director, according to a government decree published late on Friday.
Chancellor from 1998 to 2005, Schroeder is currently the chairman of the shareholders' committee of Nord Stream AG, a Gazprom (GAZP.MM)-led consortium established for construction of pipeline carrying Russian natural gas across the Baltic.
Rosneft, in which Russia has a 50 percent plus one share, is under Western sanctions over Moscow's role in the Ukraine crisis.
Schroeder, who calls Russian President Vladimir Putin his friend, has criticised moves to impose sanctions on Russia.
His candidacy was put forward as Rosneft plans to increase the number of board directors to 11 from nine, the government said on its website.
The "Squawk on the Street" crew discusses growing concern amid corporate leaders on how to navigate a potential trade war and what's a stake for the companies.
An actress best known for playing a young Superman's friend has been granted bail while fighting charges that she helped recruit women into a cult-like group.
A federal judge in Brooklyn agreed Tuesday to release Allison Mack on $5 million bond and place her under home detention in California. She'll be living with her parents.
She has pleaded not guilty to sex trafficking.
Prosecutors say she worked as a slave "master" and recruited women to a group led by a man who sold himself as a self-improvement guru to the stars.
Mack starred in The CW network's "Smallville," a show about the early life of Superman that ended in 2011.
Prosecutors say she helped recruit sex slaves for leader Keith Raniere and his group called NXIVM (NEHK'-see-uhm).
Raniere also denies wrongdoing.
The driver of a pickup truck was sent to the hospital after losing control on McGregor Boulevard, according to a homeowner.
The homeowner tells NBC2 the driver of the black pickup lost control of the truck after hitting a median near Bougainvillea Street.
The truck, with Dinghy to Yacht Detailing, rammed into a palm tree and the homeowner's fence.
The driver was seen walking around after the crash but was eventually transported to the hospital.
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The site for Chatham's new casino has been officially approved.
Council on Monday gave unanimous approval to the application from Gateway Casinos and Entertainment Ltd. to build a 45,000 square foot facility at 615 Richmond St.
The new $36 million Cascades Casino is expected to feature over 300 slots and ten game tables as well as two restaurants while creating 200 new jobs.
Close to 100 current Dresden employees will also be retained at the new casino.
Construction is anticipated to begin this spring.
The new casino is scheduled to open in the summer of 2019.
The Dresden Slots facility would close at that time, but the racetrack will still operate under the Dresden Agricultural Society.
Gateway also has properties in Langley, Penticton and Kamloops B.C., with plans to open more in Ontario.
FILE PHOTO: Bank of Japan (BOJ) Governor Haruhiko Kuroda speaks during an upper house financial committee meeting of the Parliament in Tokyo, Japan February 18, 2016. REUTERS/Toru Hanai/File Photo
TOKYO Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda on Monday reiterated the central bank's resolve to maintain its massive monetary stimulus until inflation is stably above its 2 percent target.
"Japan's economy continues to recover moderately as a trend. As for the outlook, it is expected to turn to a moderate expansion," Kuroda said in a quarterly meeting of the central bank's regional branch managers.
Under a new policy framework launched in September last year, the BOJ now guides short-term interest rates at minus 0.1 percent and the 10-year Japanese government bond yield around zero percent through aggressive asset purchases.
(Reporting by Leika Kihara; Editing by Chris Gallagher)
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Vocalists Shelly Melendez and Edson Melendez, members of the Belle Ensemble, will perform songs by Gabriel Fauré and Paolo Tosti in a lecture-recital format. Ensemble founder Nick Barootian will accompany the duo on piano. This musical morning is presented as part of the DeKoven Center's "Second Tuesday" community series. Refreshments will be served in the Taylor Hall dining room at 10 a.m., followed by the Belle Ensemble program in St. Mary's Chapel at 10:30 a.m.
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April 27 (Reuters) -
* Moody's: Russia and Turkey face common growth challenges, despite differing exposure to commodity cycle
* Moody's: credit ratings for Russia and Turkey reflect a deterioration in previously supportive credit fundamentals, including their growth potential
* Moody's: expect real GDP growth of about 3% in Turkey over next four years, twice that of Russia's 1.5%, underpinned by Turkey's more favourable demographics
* Moody's: public debt in both Russia and Turkey is set to rise over the next two years, although the increases will be modest as a share of GDP
* Moody's on Russia and Turkey- expects both countries' debt ratios to increase gradually in the next two years
The ability to spread out near trees and put tents and tailgates together made the Trinity parking lot a popular spot for N.C. State fans. A Georgia-based developer submitted preliminary plans to the city in January that show a large apartment project planned for the lot. Photo courtesy Jonathan Ray Photo courtesy Jonathan Ray
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Oasmia Pharmaceutical:
* OASMIA PHARMACEUTICAL RECEIVES MARKETING APPROVAL FOR PACLICAL® IN KAZAKHSTAN Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting by Stockholm Newsroom)
Voters failed to approve the Pasco School District's $69.5 million bond proposal in Tuesday's election, while bonds in the Richland, Finley, Columbia and Prosser school districts appeared to pass. The districts needed to meet two requirements for the bonds to pass.
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Experts in the aviation sector are suggesting to the management of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) proper management models to adopt to keep the two largest domestic carries, Arik Air and Aero Contractors alive, amid the challenges facing airline business in Nigeria. This is just as sources close to AMCON told BusinessDay yesterday,…
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Police footage shows ex-Nottingham Forest footballer Luke Thomas jumping out of a moving van to escape officers.
The 20-year-old crashed the vehicle in the St Ann's area of Nottingham last June, before climbing over a fence and throwing a loaded handgun into a family's garden.
DNA linked the van and gun to Thomas, and he was arrested a few weeks later.
On Tuesday, he pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm and ammunition, as well as dangerous driving, and was jailed for five years.
Thomas, who represented Forest before a knee injury curtailed his career, admitted acting as a weapon "courier", but claimed he had not known the gun was loaded.
"IT" remake stars Bill Skarsgard as the story's villain, Pennywise . An ensemble of seven young actors also star in the film, including Jaeden Lieberher , Jeremy Ray Taylor , Sophia Lillis , Finn Wolfhard , Wyatt Oleff , Chosen Jacobs , Jack Dylan Grazer and Nicholas Hamilton .
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DARWIN, Australia (AP) — Police say a German couple who disappeared in the Australian Outback were unprepared for the harsh environment and likely died before anyone noticed they were missing.
Northern Territory police launched a search for Gisela and Wilfred Thor on Sunday after a ranger found the couple's car at Trephina Gorge, a nature park northeast of the Outback town of Alice Springs. The couple had set off for the gorge two days earlier.
Police discovered the body of 76-year-old Wilfred on Monday and his 73-year-old wife the next day.
Police said Wednesday that the couple probably died before anyone realized they were missing.
Sergeant Philip Emmett said the pair strayed from the park's walking track and were unprepared for the rugged environment and high temperatures.
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When three assailants stopped triathlete Mhlengi Gwala during his late night training session, little did he know that the brutal chainsaw attack which followed would change his life forever. Now after multiple surgeries to save his legs, Gwala has begun the long road to recovery. Doctors believe it could take up to two years before he’s fully back on his feet, and even then, there are no guarantees that he will ever be able to race again. Carte Blanche meets this remarkable survivor.
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Dyson went 2-for-4 with an RBI single and a stolen base in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Angels.
Dyson continues wielding a scorching bat, as he's now posted three straight two-hit efforts and boasts a nine-game hitting streak. The veteran has raised his average 17 points to .258 in August, while his five RBI over the first 11 games of the month already exceed his total for all of July (four). Dyson's proficiency on the basepaaths (28 stolen bases in 35 attempts) serves as a nice supplement to his overall fantasy value.
CNN is firing back at Donald Trump.
The cable news network issued a statement Monday after the president took shots at anchor Don Lemon.
“In a world where bullies torment kids on social media to devastating effect on a regular basis with insults and name calling, it is sad to see our president engaging in the very same behavior himself,” a CNN spokesperson said. “Leaders should lead by example.”
Previously, Trump responded to the New York Times‘ claim that the president watches up to eight hours of television every day.
“Another false story, this time in the Failing @nytimes, that I watch 4-8 hours of television a day – Wrong!” Trump wrote early Monday. “Also, I seldom, if ever, watch CNN or MSNBC, both of which I consider Fake News. I never watch Don Lemon, who I once called the ‘dumbest man on television!’ Bad Reporting.”
Swanson (ankle) was a full participant in Friday's practice and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Panthers.
Swanson was dealing with this injury before the Week 4 matchup with Minnesota, so remaining on the injury report is likely for precautionary measure. Without a designated backup center, it's unclear who would fill in if Swanson can't play.
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“A Bernstein Banquet”
Southwestern Suburban Symphony
June date and location TBD
Our area’s newest orchestra presents a feast for the ears by way of some of the timeless music of the great Leonard Bernstein. As Southwestern Suburban Symphony artistic director and conductor Christine Flasch explains, the concert includes “symphonic dances and [a] concert suite from West Side Story [that] will feature all of the great hits from this brilliant work, including two vocal soloists and a guest appearance by leading solo dancers from the Milwaukee Ballet in the roles of Tony and Maria.” Additional works will be from Candide , Mass , On the Town and other Bernstein classics. (John Jahn)
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June 2
“I Sing Thee, America,”
Master Singers of Milwaukee
June 4
“Samuel Barber’s Violin Concerto”
Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra
June 16-17
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April 3 Mauna Kea Technologies SAS:
* Largest Cellvizio study to date demonstrates near perfect correlation with histology in key GI procedures
* Cellvizio histologic correlation above 90 pct for Barrett's esophagus, biliary strictures, and pancreatic cysts procedures
* Says results from this registry will provide an important data point in efforts to secure reimbursement for Cellvizio in France Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom:)
R&B songstress Dye Hard has released her new single “Change Up,” the second single on her debut EP DYMOND and the follow up to her last single “Don’t Know Us.”
“Don’t change up, don’t change up on me never,” the Detroit-based beauty sings to her love interest as she lists qualities she loves about him. The song is an ode to any woman who has experienced hoping a man they like doesn’t change.
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She is just getting started and plans to release more singles off the EP but until then ‘Change Up’ is easily a tune to become hooked to!
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Highway 101 is reported to be a solid sheet of ice at milepost 126, Boiler Bay, just north of Depoe Bay.
Also icing reported on Highway 101 near the county line with Lane County, a few miles south of Yachats.
April 3 Enzymotec Ltd:
* Neptune and Enzymotec reach patent agreement ending all litigation
* Enzymotec Ltd - Enzymotec to make a one-time payment of us$1.63 million to Neptune
* Enzymotec Ltd - Enzymotec grants Neptune a worldwide and royalty-free license to its krill-related patents
* Enzymotec Ltd - Neptune extends Enzymotec's worldwide and royalty-free license to its krill-related patents
* Enzymotec Ltd - co, Neptune Technologies entered into broad patent cross-licensing agreement, which ends all outstanding litigation between companies Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
WASHINGTON (AP) — Amid heightened tensions, President Trump recognizes North Korean defector in attendance at State of the Union.
BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany believes there is a chance that the European Union and the United States could avoid a dispute over planned U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from morphing into a wider trade conflict, its economy minister said on Monday.
German Economic Minister Peter Altmaier delivers a statement regarding the Trump Administration's steel and aluminum tariffs outside of the White House in Washington, U.S., March 19, 2018. REUTERS/ Leah Millis
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“Both Secretary Ross and I have the impression that decisive talks will take place this week and that it is possible to reach a solution that averts a difficult trade conflict,” Peter Altmaier told reporters in Washington after talks with U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross.
“This is not sure but I think with good will from both sides there is a chance that we could have a positive signal by the end of the week,” he added, referring to talks on Tuesday between Ross and European Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmstrom.
Three people were hospitalized and 10 are homeless after a woman attempted to douse a bedbug infestation in her home with rubbing alcohol and started a house fire instead, authorities said.
Teen trying to kill bedbug starts fire, causes $300,000 in damage, firefighters say
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Parents Courtney and Cam Egan not only welcomed the New Year, but a new baby as well.
On Jan. 1. at 5:21 p.m. little Lachlan was born at Kelowna General Hospital weighing in at 8 pounds and 3 ounces.
Lachlan was a day late, but Courtney said she didn't mind at all. " I didn't mind waiting, we wanted to have a January baby."
It's my parents first grandchild and our first baby. We are so excited. What a great way to start off the new year."
Lachlan is Kelowna's first New Years baby.
April 24 (Reuters) - Coca-Cola Co:
* Q1 NON-GAAP EARNINGS PER SHARE $0.47 FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
* Q1 EARNINGS PER SHARE $0.31 FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
* Q1 EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW $0.46 — THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S
* Q1 REVENUE $7.6 BILLION VERSUS I/B/E/S VIEW $7.34 BILLION
* COMPANY IS ON TRACK TO DELIVER FULL YEAR TARGETS
* QTRLY ORGANIC REVENUES (NON-GAAP) GREW 5%
* QTRLY UNIT CASE VOLUME GREW 3 PERCENT
* QTRLY SPARKLING SOFT DRINKS UNIT CASE VOLUMES GREW 4% FOR THE QUARTER
* SEES 16 PERCENT HEADWIND FROM ACQUISITIONS, DIVESTITURES AND STRUCTURAL ITEMS TO Q2 COMPARABLE NET REVENUES
* SEES 1 PERCENT CURRENCY TAILWIND BASED ON CURRENT RATES, INCLUDING IMPACT OF HEDGED POSITIONS TO Q2 COMPARABLE NET REVENUES
* SEES 4% TO 5% STRUCTURAL HEADWIND, 1% CURRENCY HEADWIND, 2% HEADWIND FROM ACCOUNTING CHANGES TO Q2 COMPARABLE OPERATING INCOME
* FY2018 EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW $2.10, REVENUE VIEW $31.57 BILLION — THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Personally, I love it. I can’t believe it’s from his 15th studio album. Dang that’s a lot of music making.
Side note – If you’re a big fan of animal rights you probably LOVE Moby or at least should love him. The man has been a big advocate for animal rights for years. He even named on of his albums in the mid 90’s Animal Rights. He recently donated $250,000 to a wide range of animal rights organizations.
Moby’s new album EVERYTHING WAS BEAUTIFUL, AND NOTHING HURT comes out March 2nd.
THREE RIVERS — The Three Rivers Downtown Development Authority’s (TRDDA) board of directors discussed updating its revolving loan fund guidelines during its meeting on Friday, Feb. 2.
“(The) procedure (for this process) was not really something that was written down. We had a set of guidelines, which this document is a newly edited version of, that sort of laid out a loose process for how we approve loans,” TRDDA/Main Street executive director Dave Vago said.
Vago said in the past a panel of two local bankers would meet and make a recommendation for whether to approve or deny a loan application. The applicant would provide “most of the typical information an applicant would provide for a loan application but the idea would be that the panel would look at it with a little more leniency than they would if they were representing an actual banking institution.”
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Family asks for help locating stolen bicycle from from N. Wisconsin Street
A family is asking for help to try to locate her son’s stolen bicycle. It was stolen Saturday August 12th, in the 1400 block of N. Wisconsin Street. It was stolen from a porch and had been locked up. It’s described Avico one 16″. Anyone with information is asked to call 262-351-9233.
Police in Denmark have intensified their hunt for a missing Swedish journalist who allegedly disembarked from an amateur-built submarine a day before the vessel sunk.
Copenhagen police continued their search Monday on land and at sea for 30-year-old freelance journalist Kim Wall. The search also will cover parts of Swedish territorial waters.
Wall was on a reporting assignment aboard the UC3 Nautilus submarine owned by 46-year-old Danish inventor Peter Madsen. He made a last-minute escape from the sinking vessel Friday and has denied any responsibility for Wall's fate. Madsen was arrested on preliminary manslaughter charges.
Copenhagen police suspect that Madsen deliberately sunk the submarine though he initially blamed technical problems.
Wall wasn't found inside the submarine after it was raised and transported for investigation Saturday.
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT)- At River Park North, there’s many things to do for adults and kids of all ages. A new STEAM lab will now be added to that list.
The park’s Love A Sea Turtle STEAM lab doubles as a water quality resource center. The state-of-the-art lab includes an augmented sand box, 3-d printer, virtual reality headgear and legos. The lab also includes the only permanent Earth Echo water testing lab in the world. Their book pack loaner program allows guests to take a book bag out into the park, utilize it and then bring back the resources to examine in the lab.
“It’s a great way to get hands on and learn about the many science topics that focus on water but beyond water as well,” said Chris Hoorigan, Greenville Parks and Rec Coordinator. “We can put people in that experience and get them involved in real science and real learning.”
The official ribbon cutting ceremony for the STEAM lab will be on Thursday. Beginning March 31st, the lab will be open to the public.
The shooting at a congressional GOP baseball practice is just the latest in an escalating pattern of violence and intimidation against Republicans.
James T. Hodgkinson opened fire on GOP lawmakers and staffers with a rifle on Wednesday morning as they prepared for the annual summer baseball game between Republicans and Democrats. The shooter wounded several victims, including House Majority Whip Steve Scalise and a staffer for Texas Rep. Roger Williams, before heroically being taken down by Capitol Police.
If not for the attendance of Scalise — whose leadership position comes with a security detail — “it would have been a massacre,” said Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul, who managed to avoid getting shot. “I felt like I was back in Iraq but without my weapon,” said Ohio Rep. Brad Wenstrup, a former combat surgeon.
PARIS (Reuters) - The lawyer for Vincent Bollore said on Tuesday the French billionaire was being investigated over the suspected corruption of foreign public officials and suspected complicity in corruption.
The lawyer confirmed the allegations that French authorities are pursuing in a text message to Reuters. Under French law, a suspect is not formally charged with a crime unless he is sent to trial. He denied any wrongdoing by Bollore.
The investigation relates to allegations that the businessman’s Groupe Bollore worked on the election campaigns of presidential candidates in Africa in return for lucrative port contracts.
Groupe Bollore has denied any wrongdoing.
An effort is underway at one Lancaster County business – pushing to protect the lives of mothers and newborn children in developing countries. Movement Mortgage partnering with a non-profit for the unique effort. CN2’s Kathryn Andreoli with a look at how they’re helping to prevent illness and death during childbirth across the globe.
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American students lag behind many other industrialized countries in math and science. And now, some students are enrolling in after-school programs called “Russian math.”
It relies mainly on Russian teachers and methods to help American students from kindergarten to high school. It began in the Northeast, but is now spreading across the country — as far as San Diego, Seattle and San Jose. Carey Goldberg (@commonhealth) of Here & Now contributor WBUR reports.
Pudukkottai: Two persons, Arumugan (50) and Vellaiyammal (30), died on the spot and five others were injured in a cracker unit blast in Kilanilaikottai, near Thirumayam, in Pudukkottai district.
The injured included five-year-old Kishore and four women, Mallika, Lakhs, Fiji, and Selvi, who were referred to the Thanjavur Medical College Hospital for further treatment.
Fire tenders rushed to the spot and doused the stored firecrackers with water jets, thus preventing the possibility of further blasts at the unit. The accident alleged occurred when workers were transporting the crackers for a temple festival.
Police arrested M Gunasekharan, the proprietor of the cracker unit. SP Loganathan visited the spot and held enquiries.
Porzingis accounted for 30 points (10-23 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 9-10 FT), eight rebounds, two assists, two steals and three blocks in 38 minutes Sunday in New York's win over Atlanta.
Porzingis has posted impressive numbers so far in the 2017-18 season, his first campaign that doesn't include sharing the ball with Carmelo Anthony. The 30 point, eight rebound performance was a return to form for Porzingis, who had been hobbled by an ankle injury in early December. His three-point shooting has been down over his last five games (28.6-percent), likely a result of the recent ankle injury, but he is shooting 38.3-percent from deep on the season. It has been a breakout season for Porzingis in terms of scoring, and his percentages haven't dropped as a result of the increased volume. Fantasy owners should be pleased about that development.
Benintendi went 3-for-4 with two RBI during Monday's 4-3 win over Tampa Bay.
This was the second consecutive three-hit afternoon for the rookie, and Monday's outing has Benintendi up to a .314/.390/.431 slash line with seven runs and nine RBI. Hitting second in a potent lineup will provide a nice fantasy floor for the 22-year-old outfielder, and while he might not pile up hefty home run and stolen base totals, his across-the-board production across all five categories will make him a valuable rotisserie asset.
To celebrate the accomplishments and give recognition to Rochesterians actively involved in their community — from music, arts, and fashion design to business management — comedian Yolanda Smilez created the ROC Awards, which is now in its fifth year. This weekend's ROC Awards ceremony will feature music by Grammy nominated R&B musician Jon B., and appearances by Assemblyman David Gantt, Melany Silas of MJS Productions, and more. Food and refreshments will supplied by local eateries. Each winner of the 42 categories in the show has been nominated and voted for by Rochesterians themselves.
The fifth annual ROC Awards takes place Sunday, February 19, at the Kodak Center for Performing Arts, 200 West Ridge Road. 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. $40, general admission; $75, VIP. For tickets can be purchased at the Kodak Center box office; Royal Ox, 360 Thurston Road; Xquisite Boutique, 171 Monroe Avenue; and Belle Cheveux, 301 Genesee Street. For more information, all 210-8841 or visit rocawards.com.
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The second season of the British drama "Victoria" -- which centers around the life of England's Queen Victoria, who reigned from 1837 to 1901 -- debuts in the United States on PBS on Jan. 14, 2018. The series, on which Jenna Coleman stars in the title role, features some of the most stunning costumes on television. In honor of its return to the small screen, Wonderwall.com rounded up more of our all-time favorite costumes from period pieces. Keep reading to check 'em out…
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Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi greets Pope Francis upon his arrival to Cairo, Egypt April 28, 2017 in this handout picture courtesy of the Egyptian Presidency. The Egyptian Presidency/Handout via REUTERS
CAIRO Leaders of all faiths should unite in renouncing religious extremism and counter the "barbarity of those who foment hatred and violence," Pope Francis said on Friday at the start of a two-day visit to Cairo.
"Let us say once more a firm and clear 'No!' to every form of violence, vengeance and hatred carried out in the name of religion or in the name of God," the pope told a peace conference at Egypt's highest Islamic authority, Al-Azhar.
Francis's trip, aimed at improving ties between Muslims and Roman Catholics, comes three weeks after Islamic State suicide bombers killed at least 45 people in two Egyptian churches.
(Reporting by Crispian Balmer; Editing by Giles Elgood)
WATCH: A Michigan mother alleged she told jail staff she was pregnant and going into labour, but despite her warning she still ended up giving birth inside a jail cell. A mother in Michigan claims she was forced to deliver her baby on a mat inside of a jail cell after staff refused to call an ambulance.
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After 78 years of life and 13 modest, yet memorable seasons in the major leagues, Chris Cannizzaro has passed away. The former catcher was the first member of the San Diego Padres to make an All-Star team.
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TICONIC, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say a western Iowa man has died in a single-car weekend crash.
The Sioux City Journal reports that 31-year-old Matthew Davis of Castana was driving northbound on a county road near Ticonic shortly before midnight on Saturday when he lost control of the 2004 Chevy Trailblazer he was driving and rolled into a ditch.
The Iowa State Patrol says the Trailblazer rolled multiple times and Davis was ejected. There were no other occupants in the car. A passing person spotted the crash in rural Monona County and reported it to authorities.
The crash remains under investigation.
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A spokesman for the family of a Papuan teenager who died after 24 hours in Indonesian police custody says the 17-year-old had multiple bruises and injuries, and that it doesn't accept the explanation he died of alcohol poisoning.
Rico Ayomi died March 13 just hours after police returned him to his family after holding him in custody for alleged theft. According to police, they had rescued him from an angry mob in the coastal West Papua city of Sorong.
A photo released by police showed the dead teenager with a container of 70 percent alcohol placed beside him.
The leader of the Sorong Youth and Student Association, Simon Soren, who is representing Ayomi's family, said police officers returned Ayomi to his family home unable to stand or speak.
With Joe Hart only recently returned to the first team at West Ham and more regular Premier League performers Jack Butland and Jordan Pickford lacking international experience, Southgate confesses it is the area he will be looking at more closely than most over the double-header against Holland and Italy that starts in Amsterdam on Friday.
“It is unfortunate we are still weighing the decisions up, but that is where we are,” Southgate said.
“Everyone is clearer on other positions in the field. But in goal, we have had someone who has been No1 for a period of time but he currently isn’t No1 for his club due to a change in circumstance.
The blue whale is the world’s largest mammal, but that doesn’t mean it is easy to see or study. Unless you’re inside.
That is why Jacqueline Miller found herself clad in a hotel shower cap, fisherman’s chest waders and rubber boots, wading into the chest cavity of a deceased whale.
Wielding a machete, the mammal technician poked through...
NEWBURGH – The pipes, they are 'a calling you to the Newburgh waterfront to see them in all their outsized glory, before they are buried beneath the Hudson River to repair the leaking New York City aqueduct.
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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — Wake Forest has kicked center Sam Japhet-Mathias off the team for not meeting unspecified program expectations.
Coach Danny Manning announced Japhet-Mathias’ dismissal Friday night.
Japhet-Mathias is a 6-foot-11 sophomore who played in six games this season, averaging 1.0 points and 1.3 rebounds.
The Demon Deacons play No. 20 Clemson on Saturday.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Workers installed the new Omni Hotel's sign on top of the building on Friday.
The sign at 2nd and Liberty Streets is clearly visible from Interstate 65 at "hospital curve."
Construction continues at the high-rise. About 600 workers are on site every day finishing work like carpeting, tiling and painting.
The hotel already has more than 100,000 nights already booked. The Omni Hotel is scheduled to open next March.
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DETROIT (AP) - A Detroit-area doctor charged with performing genital mutilation on two 7-year-old girls is denying the allegations, saying it was a religious practice for families in a Muslim sect.
A lawyer for Dr. Jumana Nagarwala told a judge Monday that the doctor agrees that genital mutilation is inappropriate. Attorney Shannon Smith says Nagarwala removed mucous from two Minnesota girls in February and then handed the gauze to the family for burial.
Smith says Nagarwala is a member of the Dawoodi Bohra community, a Muslim sect concentrated mostly in India. The group has a mosque in suburban Detroit.
A judge ordered Nagarwala to jail without bond, saying she's a threat to the public. Federal prosecutors say it's the first time someone has been charged with violating a U.S. ban on genital mutilation.
PITTSBURGH (AP) — U.S. Rep. Tim Murphy had counted on his anti-abortion record as one of many planks to help him get elected to Congress eig…
The 4th of July fireworks show will go on in the Town of Southeast this year after the Putnam County Legislature seemed keen on expending the money to cover security costs.
During a protective services committee meeting last Thursday, legislators were receptive to Sheriff Robert Langley’s request for about $10,000 to be allotted in overtime costs for the sheriff’s office to work the event scheduled to take place on July 1. In previous years, lawmakers were more hesitant to approve the money because of high costs that reached $14,000 or more under former sheriff Don Smith.
Langley said the lower cost projections is the result of relying on more volunteer agencies to help with directing traffic and other crowd control measures. The plan is to also use fewer deputies and not have those deputies at the location of the fireworks for as many hours.
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Firefighters from several stations needed nearly an hour to put out a fire at a business west of Elmira Wednesday morning.
The fire broke out around noon at a farm equipment dealership on Line 86 near Wallenstein.
Officials with Woolwich fire say the fire affected a portion of the property which has been rented to a company that performs maintenance on hydro poles.
They say it began when workers with that company were using a torch to cut apart machinery when sparks from the torch hit hydro poles, causing them to ignite. The fire eventually spread to a shed. The shed, which was slated for demolition, was damaged beyond repair.
No injuries were reported.
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Give the Memphis Grizzlies credit for their unwavering belief in themselves and their mission in their first round series against the San Antonio Spurs.
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Not even a 29-point loss in Game 1, a game played without injured (knee) defensive stopper Tony Allen, has shaken their confidence.
The Grizzlies insist they are ready for Game 2, regardless of what transpired during the first 48 minutes of this series.
Grizzlies coach David Fizdale made that clear after his team’s Monday (AEDT) workout, as Ron Tillery of the Commercial Appeal reports:
Edmonton police are seeking the public's help to identify a man accused of violently attacking a woman in the parking lot of the Clareview Transit Centre in early April.
The 41-year-old woman was leaving her vehicle, which was parked in the transit centre's parking lot, around 6 a.m.
The suspect allegedly grabbed her by the hair, slammed her head into her vehicle, and kicked her after she fell to the ground.
Another woman tried to intervene but was reportedly also pushed to the ground. The suspect ran away when a male witness ran to the scene.
Police are asking the two witnesses who intervened to come forward.
They are also looking for any information about the suspect, who is described as a thin, white man in his early 20s. He was reportedly five-foot-four to five-foot-seven, had medium-length blond or red hair and a small amount of facial hair.
The suspect was wearing a black winter jacket, cream-coloured pants and black shoes.
From easy-to-clean floors to a grooming room, a building rising in New York is clearly a place for pets.
But it's not an animal hospital or a doggy daycare. Instead it's what organizers believe to be the nation's first domestic violence shelter custom-built for victims to keep their pets in their apartments.
A growing number of shelters have accommodated animals so their owners wouldn't hesitate to leave abusive homes. But such shelters are relatively few.
Organizers say this one is the first specifically designed for every apartment to house people with pets.
The $20 million, seven-story facility is expected to open in October and house up to 100 people.
The Urban Resource Institute shelter operator is managing it. Nestle Purina PetCare Co. is contributing supplies and expertise.
Oilers fans looking for the closest thing to seeing their team in San Jose on Tuesday can get a live experience in Edmonton for $5.
More than 11,000 fans packed Rogers Place Sunday night to see Oilers forward Zack Kassian snag a third period winning goal to give the team a 2-1 lead in the series and the team will do it again for Game 4.
Tickets go on sale at 11 a.m. on Monday at edmontonoilers.com and proceeds will go to the Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation. The Oilers boasts that fans will be watching on the "largest true high-definition scoreboard in the National Hockey League."
Doors open at 7 p.m. and the puck drops at 8 p.m.
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Michigan guard Jordan Poole, left, walks off the court with guard Muhammad-Ali Abdur-Rahkman after the team's 76-73 overtime win over Minnesota on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018 in Ann Arbor. Carlos Osorio, AP
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A beignet and coffee shop that opened in New Orleans in 1870 is closing a location it has been at for more than 40 years.
NOLA.com/The Times-Picayune reported Sunday that Morning Call will close its Metairie location by the end of the month. The shop that is open 24 hours a day started in the French Quarter and moved to Metairie in 1974.
Morning Call owner Bob Hennessey says its location in New Orleans City Park is staying open. He says the shop is reluctant to leave Metairie but its changing market and rising rent prices make staying impractical.
Hennessey’s family has owned Morning Call since its launch.
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WASHINGTON, April 17 (Reuters) - The U.S. State Department said on Monday it had taken note of concerns by European monitors of Turkey's referendum and looked forward to a final report, suggesting it will withhold comment until a full assessment was completed.
An initial assessment by the Organization of Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) said Sunday's referendum, which granted Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan sweeping new powers, did not meet democratic norms.
"We look forward to OSCE/ODIHR's final report, which we understand will take several weeks," acting spokesman Mark Toner said in a statement.
(Reporting by Lesley Wroughton; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
Bella Thorne sat down with Yahoo Style’s Alexandra Mondalek to see what happened when she “Yahoo’d” herself. From acne shamers to , here’s what she had to say.
Mauricio Pochettino is trying to offload Vincent Janssen
The Dutchman was a big-money buy from Dutch side AZ Alkmaar in 2016.
Spurs coughed up a hefty £17m to bring him to north London but he struggled to impress.
Janssen could only manage six goals in 36 appearances for the Premier League heavyweights.
He was loaned out to Turkish side Fenerbahce but had mixed success with just five goals in 17 games.
The Istanbul-based outfit are willing to give him a second chance - but they want him on the cheap.
Another temporary stint has been mooted but, according to Turkish news outlet Channel A Spor, Fenerbahce only want to pay a £1.8m
Tottenham are demanding at least £4.5m for another season-long loan.
New Delhi: All-rounder Ben Stokes will not travel with the rest of England`s squad for the Ashes, though no final decision has been taken on his participation in the test series in Australia, the England Cricket Board (ECB) said on Friday.
The 26-year-old Stokes, England`s vice captain and one of their most important players, was suspended after he and team mate Alex Hales were arrested following an altercation outside a Bristol nightclub last month and released under investigation.
Pace bowler Steven Finn has been added to the Ashes squad and will travel to Australia with the rest of the team on Oct. 28, the ECB said in a statement on its website. (www.ecb.co.uk)
The five-test series starts in Brisbane on Nov. 23.
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Universal credit is a single payment that combines six existing benefits for people who are out of work or on a low income.
How do I apply for universal credit - carer element?
If you are already claiming universal credit, you may be able to get an extra amount because of your caring role, without having to apply for carer's allowance. This is known as a ‘carer element’. You can’t get both.
You can get more information about this from the universal credit helpline on 0845 600 0723, or see the GOV.UK website.
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Would a new version of the show ever be produced? "We would love it," creator Joshua Brand told the Austin crowd. He said actor Rob Morrow has been pursuing that idea. "It's of a time, but it's also not of a time," Brand said.
Janine Turner starred as debutante-turned-bush pilot Maggie O'Connell. Reached at her North Texas home, she concurred. "We had a fabulous cast and producer and writer reunion in Austin," she said. "I would love to see it revived."
But she has a more pressing issue. Her college-age daughter has just started watching all episodes and Turner had to use an ancient technology called DVDs. "I am eager to see it streamed," said Turner. "The millennials are missing out."
Thursday at Los Angeles International Airport in the wake of the Las Vegas shooting, singer-songwriter Sheryl Crow said it was “infringing” on the rights of everyone “if a few people are allowed to have semi-automatic weapons.”
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Crow said, “I think we have to do something about gun laws.”
She added, “I think its infringing on the rights of all people if a few people are allowed to have semi-automatic weapons.”
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FILE - In this June 9, 2017, file photo, President Donald Trump listens during a news conference in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington. A clear majority of Americans believe Trump has tried to interfere with the investigation into Russia’s alleged election meddling and possible Trump campaign collusion, a new poll shows. Just one in five support his decision to oust James Comey from the FBI. Susan Walsh, File AP Photo
BEIJING: China's economy generally remained on solid footing last month, but tighter monetary policy, a cooling housing market and slowing investment reinforced views that it will gradually lose momentum in coming months.
Still, with half a year left, Beijing is expected to handily meet its annual 6.5 per cent economic growth target without too many bumps, good news for President Xi Jinping ahead of a major political leadership reshuffle later this year.
Slower fixed asset investment growth last month and a sharp deceleration in housing starts seen in data yesterday point to the cooling economists have been expecting.
But stable growth in factory output and retail sales, along with a pick up in exports, are cushioning the impact so far. A rise in inventories in the industrial sector and weaker producer price inflation will drag on growth, said Mr Louis Kuijs, head of Asia economics at Oxford Economics in Hong Kong.
Karlie Kloss’ latest campaign for Carolina Herrera’s new fragrance has been creating the wrong kind of buzz.
An Instagram post from House of Herrera showing a sultry Kloss squirting the bottle, shaped like a black lacquered stiletto, sparked numerous posts that it looks more like a sex toy.
Comments included, “Legit thought this was a dildo,” “That is a vibrator not perfume” and “Like who approved this design?”
The post has since been removed by staff at the buttoned-up fashion house.
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska’s longest-serving lawmaker is once again trying to repeal a law that could allow county officials to kill black-tailed prairie dogs on private property if a neighbor complains.
Sen. Ernie Chambers of Omaha says the 2012 law violates property rights by allowing the government to trespass on private land without a warrant or other due process safeguards. He proposed a repeal measure Tuesday to the Legislature’s Agriculture Committee.
Black-tailed prairie dogs are native to Nebraska and considered an important species to maintain the region’s ecological balance, but some ranchers view them as pests because they tear up valuable grassland.
Only Sheridan County in northwest Nebraska has made use of the law. County Commissioner Jack Andersen says the law helps local officials deal with landowners who don’t manage their property.
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Some of the fashion choices of the '90s may have been questionable, but you can't knock the classic romantic comedies that came out of the decade. Contemporary romance writer Brenda Janowitz, author of the Brooke Miller series, is sharing her reasons she thinks it doesn't get much better than the '90s when it comes to rom-coms.
I love romantic comedies. I love everything about them. The meet-cute, the wacky best friend, the happy ending.
But they just don't make 'em like they used to. Actually, they don't really make them anymore at all. With rom-coms pronounced dead (we're rooting for you, Trainwreck!), it's a great time to pay homage to the great romantic comedies of the late '90s. After all, '90s fashion is back, and so are '90s TV shows. Why not the '90s rom-com?
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A driver had to be cut free from her car after an accident involving three vehicles on the A52 closed the road for several hours yesterday.
The accident happened at about 1pm at Ropsley and involved two cars and a caravan.
Police say the female driver of the car who was released by firefighters suffered only minor injuries. The road was closed until about 5pm.
Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue Service said three fire crews attended just after 1pm and used Holmatro gear to release one female driver from her vehicle.
HARARE, Zimbabwe — Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe says one of his deputies is in a South African hospital, as local media reported he was poisoned at a political rally.
Mugabe did not address the poisoning claims Monday. He told thousands at a national ceremony to honour independence heroes that Vice-President Emmerson Mnangagwa is in a hospital in Johannesburg.
Health minister David Parirenyatwa told reporters at the ceremony that Mnangagwa was taken to a hospital Saturday because “he had severe vomiting with diarrhea and became dehydrated.” Mnangagwa is now “much better, almost jovial,” he said.
Mnangagwa is viewed as one of Mugabe’s potential successors and is linked to a faction involved in a vicious succession battle. First lady Grace Mugabe is associated with the other faction.
A pilot who allegedly passed out in the cockpit of a Boeing 737 in Canada was arrested on suspicion of being drunk, police said.
Capt. Miroslav Gronych was “behaving oddly before he became unconscious in the cockpit,” Calgary Police said.
The 37-year-old Slovak national was due to fly the plane, with 99 passengers and six crew members, from Calgary to Regina and Winnipeg, before flying on to Cancun, Mexico.
He was charged with having control of an aircraft while impaired.
“Initial tests conducted by police indicate the pilot was severely impaired by alcohol,” police said in a statement.
Budget airline Sunwing apologized for their pilot’s behavior and commended the rest of the crew for their diligence in handling what they described as a “very unfortunate matter.”
Sunwing said the plane took off a short time after with a different pilot.
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We had a shot at an all-Iowa NAIA National Championship basketball game, but it wasn't to be.
Graceland upset LSU Shreveport behind 28 points from LT Davis, 87-80 the final.
William Penn could not get by LSU Alexandria. The Generals dropped the Statesmen, 84-75.
Graceland plays for its first national title Tuesday night at 7 against LSU Alexandria.
The game is broadcast on ESPN3.
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Members of ASUCI's Legislative Affairs Commission, Associated Graduate Students Legislative Affairs and College Democrats at UCI are organizing an advocacy action at Irvine City Hall this Tuesday, Feb. 14 addressing student food and housing insecurity. Students are expected to speak to elected officials at the Irvine City Council meeting at 4 p.m. Cassius Rutherford, UCI political science student and Secretary for the Democrats of Greater Irvine, helped organize the action.
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Two important wetlands have been protected in Alberta and Saskatchewan by the Nature Conservancy of Canada.
The not-for-profit land conservation group says it has been gifted 593 hectares on the northwest shore of Gough Lake, about 125 kilometres east of Red Deer.
READ MORE: ‘Just mud and bad smell’: Alberta residents concerned about disappearing wetland
Known as the Ferrier property, it contains 104 hectares of wetlands and shoreline habitat that’s good for deer, small mammals, grassland birds, shorebirds and waterfowl.
In Saskatchewan, the Nature Conservancy has purchased 65 hectares just north of Good Spirit Provincial Park near Yorkton.
READ MORE: Land near Dundurn, Sask. to be turned into protected grassland site
The Spirit Creek property supports a number of waterfowl species, as well as other birds and wildlife.
The protections, which are supported by the provincial and federal governments, come on World Wetlands Day.
Who knew a show about nothing could be so successful? "Seinfeld" hit the small screen in 1989 and aired for nearly a decade even though it mostly took place in the same New York City apartment and focused on the most mundane musings in life. The show made household names out of Michael Richards, Jason Alexander, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Jerry Seinfeld, but where did the gang end up? In honor of the 20th anniversary of the NBC sitcom's series finale on May 14, 2018, Wonderwall.com is checking up on the stars to see what they've been up to!
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HELENA, Mont. (AP) — President Donald Trump’s former national security adviser Michael Flynn is coming to Billings next month to campaign for Republican U.S. Senate candidate Troy Downing.
Downing campaign officials said Tuesday that Flynn will appear May 6 in a hangar at Billings Logan International Airport.
Trump fired Flynn in February 2017 after White House officials said he misled them about his Russian contacts. The former general is one of 19 people to be charged in the investigation by special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 U.S. election.
Flynn pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI and is cooperating with the investigation.
Downing called the retired general an American patriot who will help him defeat Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Tester.
Downing is one of four candidates seeking the Republican nomination.
(AP) – Olympic bobsledding champion Steven Holcomb had prescription sleeping pills and alcohol in his system when he was found dead last month, according to toxicology report provided to his family and USA Bobsled and Skeleton.
Holcomb’s blood-alcohol level was found to be 0.188, well above the threshold for intoxication. He also had more than the typical dosage of the sleeping aid Lunesta in his system, and the report indicated that combination was fatal for the bobsledder who was found in his bed at the Olympic Training Center in Lake Placid, New York, on May 6.
An initial autopsy last month showed that fluid in Holcomb’s lungs was a significant factor in his death, but no precise cause of death was revealed pending the toxicology report.
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APRIL 4: Leo Komarov #47 of the Toronto Maple Leafs checks Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals during the first period at the Air Canada Centre on April 4, 2017 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Two days after a back-and-forth affair that may have been the most thrilling game of the 2017 playoffs so far, the Maple Leafs are back at the ACC with a chance to take an unexpected series lead on home ice.
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Troy Aikman Super Bowl Jersey Hits Auction Block ... Could Fetch $100K!!
Troy Aikman's Game-Worn Super Bowl Jersey Could Fetch $100K!!
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Start saving up, Cowboys fans ... 'cause Troy Aikman's GAME-WORN Super Bowl XXVII jersey is hitting the auction block ... and it ain't gonna come cheap!!
Aikman's threads -- which he wore during his 4-touchdown MVP performance against the Buffalo Bills -- have remained in original condition (unwashed) since the 1993 game.
If that ain't enough to make you reach for your wallet ... O.J. Simpson did the coin toss, and Michael Jackson performed at halftime.
A rep for Grey Flannel Auctions tells TMZ Sports ... the bidding will start at $5,000, but the final price could end up being more than $100K!!
So yeah, you shoulda started saving like ... 10 years ago.
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COLDWATER – The Mississinawa Valley softball team was run ruled 12-1 in five innings on Monday at Coldwater.
Coldwater scored one run in the first inning, one in the second, two in the third and eight in the fourth while holding Mississinawa to a single run in the top half of the fifth inning.
Mississinawa Valley had two hits while Coldwater had 11.
MV’s Kinsie Blocher went 1-for-2 with a double. Lindsay Johns was 1-for-2, stole a base and scored a run. Jolie Elson had a RBI. Makayla Coning was hit by a pitch and stole a base.
Taydem Elson was the losing pitcher as she pitched two innings and allowed two runs on one hit, five walks and one strikeout. Paxton Scholl pitched two innings, allowing 10 runs on 10 hits and three walks.
You’ve got nothing to show as achievements, Presidency tells Jonathan
THE Presidency on Monday angrily reacted to former President Goodluck Jonathan’s claim that he left a healthy economy at the end of his administration, saying that the former president has nothing to show as achievements. [...] The post You’ve got nothing to show as achievements, Presidency tells Jonathan appeared first on Tribune. Read Full Story
The touring cast of A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS LIVE has recorded a rendition of "Here We Come a Wassailing" using classroom instruments, inspired by Jimmy Fallon and The Roots on The Tonight Show. Check it out below!
Everyone's favorite holiday classic comes to life in the all-new touring production A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS LIVE ON STAGE! Join Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus, and the whole Peanuts gang as they produce their own Christmas play and ultimately learn the true meaning of the season. A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS LIVE ON STAGE is a present the whole family can enjoy!
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Cops have arrested a man they say shot an ex-con to death outside a Brooklyn bodega.
Christopher Buggs, 23, was busted Friday for murdering 55-year-old Ernest Brownlee at 12:40 p.m. on Jan. 29, police said.
Brownlee ordered a lunch of pepper steak and rice and beans at the B&G Deli and Food Corp. in Bedford-Stuyvesant moments before Buggs allegedly shot him in the chest.
Christopher Buggs was busted for shooting an ex-con to death outside a Brooklyn bodega on Jan. 29, 2018, cops said. (NYPD)
Medics rushed Brownlee to Kings County Hospital, where he died.
Brownlee served time for two killings in the early 1980s, public records show.
Brownlee, an ex-con, was fatally shot at the B&G Deli and Food Corp. in Bedford-Stuyvesant. (New York Dept of Corrections)
He spent three years behind bars for a 2011 burglary in Brooklyn.
Buggs is charged with murder and weapons possession.
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ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - The University of Michigan and the city of Detroit are working on a joint effort to boost economic mobility and break the cycle of poverty in the city.
The school says Monday that under a four-year agreement it will provide up to $500,000 in resources a year to support partnerships that pair university experts with city leaders. Part of the funding will create a new position of assistant director of economic mobility.
It is part of Poverty Solutions , the Ann Arbor school's initiative dedicated to the prevention and alleviation of poverty.
Those involved say top priorities include removing barriers to employment for city residents, including transportation; leveraging university resources to enhance Detroit initiatives; and providing research and analysis to build on existing programs and pilot new ones.
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NEW LONDON, Conn. – Members of the Coast Guard Academy send a holiday greeting to friends and family, December 7, 2017.
The Coast Guard Academy has cadets from all over the United States and several international countries, but not all can make it home for the holidays.
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SACRAMENTO (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the California Lottery's "Daily 3 Evening" game were:
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Courts St Lucia is sponsoring the upcoming u4ria featuring 5 St Lucia’s very own Soca Crooner – Teddyson John.
The fifth event will feature an all- star cast of local and regional headliners at pigeon island on Thursday July 6th 2017.
The furniture and appliance chain is providing 18 thousand dollars in support for the venture which includes cash and furnishing.
A special presentation was held at the chain’s Marisule store on Thursday.
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Any commission recommendations would need to go through a series of bureaucratic stages, but legislation could be ready for final consideration by August and be implemented in time for next season.
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Massachusetts is hoping the New England Patriots will prevail over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday at Super Bowl LII and now there's an extra incentive: Free coffee.
If the Patriots pull out a win, Pride gas station locations will give out cups of coffee for free Monday through Friday.
The offer is only at participating Pride locations and is limited to one per customer per day.
Find Pride locations here.
USA figure skater Nathan Chen explains how there's more important aspects to the Olympic Games than just winning medals.
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Karlsson collected two assists -- one on the power play -- and logged 30:15 of ice time during Monday's Game 3 win over Boston.
The Norris candidate is now up to four assists through the first three games of the series and has topped 30 minutes of ice time in consecutive outings. His hefty role provides a high fantasy floor, and his offensive upside offers an even higher ceiling. As a result, Karlsson's an elite fantasy asset and worth nightly consideration in daily contests.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Hengli Petrochemical Co Ltd
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The 49ers placed Leary (back) on injured reserve Monday, Nicki Jhabvala of The Denver Post reports.
Leary lands on IR after missing his third consecutive game due to a back injury. He will now set his sights on a healthy recovery heading into 2018.
Heika believes that this could be the biggest summer in franchise history. -Even though they failed to make the playoffs, again, this year, Bruins legend Bobby Orr doesn't believe his former team is far off from playing spring hockey.
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Drivers are preparing for the possible inclement weather by filling up their gas tanks as soon as possible.
One person has died in a double shooting in Dorchester on Saturday afternoon, according to multiple media reports.
The shooting happened on Trull Street around 2 p.m., according to WBZ News and WCVB News.
One person was killed and another person was injured, the news stations reported.
Both victims were taken to a local hospital, according to Boston 25 News.
Boston police did not immediately return a phone call seeking more information.
NATO allies must pay more or US will 'moderate its commitment': Mattis
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Maradona questioned by Madrid police
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Diego Maradona is being questioned by police over an alleged assault of a woman in Madrid, reports in Spain suggest.
The news was broken by Spanish radio station Cadena Ser, and has been followed up by a report in AS.
This states that the Argentinian was questioned early this morning at the Hotel Mirasierra in the capital over the incident after the hotel manager had called the police.
On arrival, the former Napoli number 10 was interviewed by officers along with th hotel proprietor, but the report suggests that the woman did not want to be examined by medical services and has not filed an official complaint.
The room was occupied by Maradona – who is in the city to watch Real Madrid take on Napoli – and his girlfriend, but the alleged victim is yet to be officially identified.
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ATLANTA (AP) - A representative for Ric Flair says the pro wrestling legend has been hospitalized and is dealing with some "tough medical issues."
Melinda Morris Zanoni confirmed a report on Saturday that the 68-year-old Flair had been hospitalized, and stated he was admitted for routine monitoring. Zanoni provided an update early Monday, asking for "prayers & positive energy" because Flair has "tough medical issues."
Former pro wrestler Mick Foley and wrestling executive Eric Bischoff are among those wishing Flair well on Twitter.
FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2007, file photo, wrestler Ric Flair addresses the media during a news conference at Dover International Speedway in Dover, Del. Flair's representative said on Twitter Aug. 14, 2017, that Flair was dealing with some "tough medical issues." (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)
Known for his flamboyant outfits and "Nature Boy" nickname, Flair made his professional debut in 1972 and was inducted into the World Wrestling Entertainment Hall of Fame in 2008.
Puerto Rico's new gov seeks statehood referendum amid crisis
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico's new governor has been sworn in as the U.S. territory prepares for what many believe will be new austerity measures and a renewed push for statehood to haul the island out of a deep economic crisis.
Ricardo Rossello was sworn in Monday and proposed several measures aimed at alleviating the crisis. Among them is a proposal to hold a referendum that would ask voters whether they prefer statehood or independence.
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WASHINGTON A U.S. service member who died when an improvised explosive device detonated while he was on patrol outside the northern Iraqi city of Mosul was identified on Sunday as 1st Lieutenant Weston Lee.
Lee, 25, of Bluffton, Georgia, was an infantry officer assigned to 1st Battalion, 325th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, the U.S. Army said in a statement.
U.S.-backed forces have been fighting to retake the Islamic State strongholds of Mosul.
News of the death came as U.S. President Donald Trump marked his first 100 days in office. During last year's presidential election campaign, Trump vowed to give priority to destroying Islamic State, which operates mostly in Syria and Iraq.
(Reporting by Lindsay Dunsmuir; Editing by Peter Cooney)
Seagulls players including Czech midfielder Jiří Skalák were seen being carried aloft through the streets of Brighton on 17 April, after the south coast club gained promotion back to the Premier League. Brighton were last in the top division of English football in 1983 - before it was the Premier League.
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WASHINGTON - US officials announced Monday the arrest of a man who sought to detonate a bomb in Oklahoma City reminiscent of the deadly 1995 bombing by anti-government extremist Timothy McVeigh in the same city. Jerry Varnell, 23, was arrested Saturday after attempting to trigger what he thought was an ammonium nitrate fertilizer bomb - like McVeigh's - outside a BancFirst branch in the center of the city, according to a criminal complaint filed in Oklahoma district court. Varnell told an undercover FBI agent and a cooperating source he wanted to attack the government, with his initial target the Federal Reserve in Washington, eight blocks from the White House.
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The Frankfurt zoo is showing off its first lion cubs in 15 years.
The mother, Zarina, gave birth to triplets April 14, and kept a close eye on her offspring as they took their first steps in the zoo's lion enclosure on Wednesday.
The father, 12-year-old Kumar, is being kept apart from 6-year-old Zarina and the cubs until zookeepers are sure that the mother will tolerate his presence. The Asian lion cubs haven't yet been named, and keepers believe — but aren't yet sure — that two of them are male.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The American Athletic Conference and Atlantic Coast Conference have created a football officiating alliance that will handle scheduling, training and evaluation.
The American announced Monday that ACC supervisor of officials Dennis Hennigan will be the lead administrator and manage the assignment, hiring and training of game officials. Terry McAulay, who has been the American’s coordinator of football officials since 2013, will no longer serve in that role. A new supervisor of football officials for the AAC will be named later.
AAC Commissioner Mike Aresco says in a statement the alliance will provide both conferences with a deep roster of officials and greater efficiency and consistency in their training and evaluation.
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Flo Rida is planning on stopping by Jackson Memorial Hospital Thursday morning, and not just because it’s the rapper’s birthplace.
The “My House” singer will mingle with patients and families at Holtz Children’s Hospital as Jackson’s first celebrity ambassador and help kick off a charity campaign, Let Your Heart Flo.
Flo, aka Tramar Lacel Dillard, will also be recording a lip syncing video with patients.
Talk about a get well card in the flesh.
As per a release, Jackson Health Foundation’s Ambassador Program works with national and local celebrity volunteers who are committed to supporting year-round campaigns and programs benefiting the patients and families who depend on Jackson Health System.
Two students from the Vale are performing seven plays on seven days as part of a theatrical festival at Tring Park School for the Performing Arts.
Joe Myers from Aylesbury and Sophie Rutledge from Wingrave are taking part in Seven in Seven which runs from February 27 to March 9.
Joe Myers (grey jumper) from Aylesbury, in rehearsals for The City as part of the Seven on Seven festival in Tring
The festival sees 46 Tring Park acting students perform seven plays on seven days between February 27 and March 9 at both the Markova Theatre on the school grounds and the Court Theatre in Pendley.
Joe will be starring in The City by Martin Crimp at the Markova Theatre on March 6, while Sophie will be performing in Dario Fo’s Accidental Death of an Anarchist at the Court Theatre a day later.
The other plays the students will be taking part in are Equus by Peter Shaffer, Mammals by Amelia Bullmore, The Memory of Water by Shelagh Stephenson, Crystal Clear by Phil Young and an evening of short plays by Samuel Beckett.
Greenhill Lodge, a 73 acre property with rich Hawke's Bay heritage, is on the market, offering a new owner an exciting opportunity to own a piece of Hawke's Bay history as well as a globally recognised luxury accommodation lodge. The property, marketed by Colliers International and set amongst a hilltop with sweeping views over the hills and farmland, was once part of Mareakakaho Station and built in 1898.
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The NPR program Hidden Brain will be joining the WKAR NewsTalk lineup this weekend on 94.5 FM and AM 870. Here’s an excerpt of Katie Cook’s conversation with host Shankar Vedantam last year. She first asked him what listeners can expect from an episode of Hidden Brain.
Tune into AM 870 or 94.5 FM Saturdays at noon or Sundays at 3pm to hear Hidden Brain.
Fire Weather Warning issued April 17 at 11:41AM MDT expiring April 18 at 8:00PM MDT in effect for: Archuleta, Dolores, Hinsdale, La Plata, Montezuma, San Juan Fire Weather Warning issued April 17 at 11:41AM MDT expiring April 18 at 8:00PM MDT in effect for: Eagle, Garfield, Mesa, Pitkin Fire Weather Watch issued April 16 at 3:46AM MDT expiring April 17 at 7:00PM MDT in effect for: Adams, Arapahoe, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas, Elbert AURORA, Colo.- Police in Aurora are looking for man known as "Tank" who is accused of robbing a juvenile of his iPhone and $40 in cash. Police say the man forcibly held up the boy at an Aurora 7-Eleven located at 14593 E. Mississippi Ave. They have not said when the robbery occurred.
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Freebandz Yung Bans delivers a new visual off of his EP Yung Bans Vol. 3. This one isfor his collab with Che Trill titled “Yea”. Directed by Brix. You can download Yung Bans Vol. 3 now on iTunes/Google Play.
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5:42pm: The teams have announced the deal, which sends an international signing bonus allocation — slot #105 of the 2016-17 period, which is worth $198K in spending capacity — to Seattle. Baltimore has designated righty Parker Bridwell to clear roster space.
5:25pm: The Orioles have acquired lefty Paul Fry from the Mariners, as Rich Dubroff of PressBoxOnline.com tweets. Fry, 24, was designated recently by Seattle.
Baltimore has continued to tweak its pitching mix of late, and now the organization has another optionable arm on hand. Fry spun 55 Triple-A frames of 2.78 ERA ball last year. Though he retired 10.6 batters per nine vi strikeout, he also permitted 5.1 free passes per nine on the year. Fry has yet to appear at the major league level.
WATERLOO — A 26-year-old Waterloo man has been charged with dangerous driving following a collision with an OPP cruiser Monday afternoon that left one officer with serious injuries.
Xiaobing Zheng was driving eastbound on Highway 407 near Mavis Road when he collided with the rear and side of the police cruise that was parked on the shoulder, according to OPP spokesperson Sgt. Kerry Schmidt in a video posted online. The officer was trapped inside and emergency crews had to remove the roof and doors.
Schmidt said the officer, who was conducting a "traffic investigation," remains in hospital.
A Little River man pleaded guilty to heroin and gun charges April 10, according to a press release from Horry County Government. A Little River man pleaded guilty to heroin and gun charges April 10, according to a press release from Horry County Government.
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In this Sept. 23, 2016 file photo, rebel leaders Rodrigo Londono, center, Ivan Marquez, right, and Pastor Alape, left, attend the closing event of the 10th conference of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, FARC, in Yari Plains, Colombia.
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The Times of Israel reports: Palestinian official said Sunday that the much-touted first meeting between Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas and US President Donald Trump will take place on May 3 in the White House.
Senior Fatah official Azzam al-Ahmad also told the Jordanian newspaper Al Ghad that a Palestinian delegation will head to Washington on April 23 for preliminary meetings with the administration. There was no immediate confirmation of the date from the White House or the Palestinian Authority.
“President Abbas will go to discuss the vital political and economic issue, with an emphasis on confirming the two-state solution, completely ending settlement construction and the occupation, and establishing a Palestinian state on the 1967 borders, with occupied Jerusalem as its capital,” al-Ahmad said.
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(WTNH) — A company that makes and supplies alcohol for tourist resorts in Mexico is under fire.
Mexican officials are citing “bad production practices” as the reason why 10,000 gallons of alcohol was seized from the company.
The company, which has not been identified, supplies alcohol to a number of tourist resorts. Among them was a hotel where a 20-year-old Wisconsin woman recently drowned.
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Following her death, the U.S. State Department urged travelers not to drink excessive alcohol when on vacation in Mexico.
The Leadership Greater Rochester Program will host a networking event for Oakland County professionals.
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• The event will take place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on June 21 at Revel Bros. Ice Cream and Wafels in Rochester Hills, 260 Adams Road.
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Did you always intend it to see track work, as these things often aren’t?
You’re right there, as I never really intended to use it as a track car. The build has snowballed over the years into what it is now, but I don’t see the point of building something you can’t enjoy, so I try to get it out as often as I can and attend as many events and meets as possible, especially now the car is on the road after so many years of being off the road.
Cheers for the yarn, Nathan. We bet it makes for shitloads of fun.
The FIRST ALERT Weather Team has been forecasting a change to a more active weather pattern in February. That change is underway and will bring a chance of snow Saturday night and Sunday.
You can expect light snow starting up overnight and lasting many hours Sunday.
4:00 PM Saturday: Cloudy with winds gusting to 30 mph. There is only a
slight chance of any snow before sunset.
8:00 AM Sunday: Around one inch of snow is possible by daybreak Sunday.
Snow from 8:00 AM through midday will be relatively light and scattered.
4:00 PM Sunday: A cold front will move through in the middle of the afternoon.
This will bring stronger wind gusts and a burst of snow for 15-30 minutes.
Total snow accumulations of around 2 to 3" are possible.
Much colder air will surge back into the area Sunday night.
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BERLIN (AP) — Bavaria's conservative government is ordering Christian crosses to be placed at the entrance of all state administrative buildings.
The regional government says the crosses shouldn't be seen as religious symbols, but are meant to reflect the southern German state's "cultural identity and Christian-western influence."
German news agency dpa reported that Tuesday's decree won't affect municipal and federal government buildings in Bavaria.
Crosses are already compulsory in public schools and courtrooms in predominantly Catholic Bavaria.
The governing Christian Social Union — the Bavaria-only wing of Chancellor Angela Merkel's party — is hoping to avoid losing its state majority to Alternative for Germany, a party on the right whose anti-Muslim campaigns have struck a chord with some German voters.
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FOX 4 got a chance to sit down with singer-songwriter and record producer Pharrell Williams to talk about his work on the new film, "Hidden Figures."
The film as the real life tale of the team of African-American women who provided NASA with important mathematical data that paved the way for the Project Mercury missions and the Apollo 11 moon landing.
"Hidden Figures" stars Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, Janelle Monáe, Kevin Costner, Kirsten Dunst and Jim Parsons. Pharrell Williams worked as producer and composer for the film.
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Arthur M. Cohen & Associates LLC acquired a new stake in Waste Management, Inc. during the fourth quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The firm acquired 3,380 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $240,000.
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WSPA) – Classes have been canceled Friday at one building on the University of South Carolina campus in Columbia.
There are no classes being held at the Gambrell Hall because of what the school calls an “isolated incident” on the Carolina Alerts Twitter feed.
The university adds that there is no threat to the public.
USC faculty and staff that use that building are being asked to work from home.
Carolina Alert: Gambrell Hall closed until further notice due to isolated incident. There is no threat. Classes canceled in Gambrell only. — Carolina Alert (@CarolinaAlert) October 6, 2017
× Willis Tower seems to attract lightning. Why doesn’t it get damaged?
Dear Tom,
I live in downtown Chicago and can see Willis Tower (Sears Tower). I have seen the tower take multiple lightning strikes in thunderstorms. In a thunderstorm several years ago, I counted 28 strikes to the tower. Why isn’t the tower damaged by the strikes?
— Katie Salverito, Chicago
Dear Katie,
Building managers at Willis Tower estimate that lightning discharges occur possibly hundreds of times per year near the building’s antennas, but that the lightning does not actually make direct contact with the antennas or the building itself. It might look as if it does because it comes close. Without direct contact, however, there is no damage. And it’s true that multiple strikes near the building occur in many thunderstorms. The same is true for other high buildings in the Loop.
The Cornish surf and music festival returns in August for another weekend of wavey vibes from 8th-12th August 2018.
This second announcement brings news of the headliners for the weekend as Catfish and the Bottlemen and George Ezra are set to be joining the already announced The Chemical Brothers on the main stage.
Catfish were third down on the line up in only 2016, and their shift to headliner status shows how Boardmasters continues to be a festival that allows newer bands the opportunity to rise.
Other acts joining the Boardmasters line up include Kano, Years & Years, Rag’n’Bone Man, Everything Everything, and Willie and the Bandits.
The current line up is as follows, with more yet to be released:
Both day and weekend tickets for the Newquay festival are available here.
Check out last year’s highlights below:
As Others Slam The Door, Spains New Government Opens Arms To Migrant Ships While some European countries are turning away migrants rescued at sea, Spain is taking them in. A ship carrying dozens of asylum-seekers arrived today in prosperous and welcoming Barcelona.
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A Rhode Island company is going to build a wind farm that will be 10 times the size of the nation's first offshore wind farm.
Deepwater Wind says the new 400-megawatt wind farm will also create more than 800 jobs in Rhode Island.
Democratic Gov. Gina Raimondo and other officials visited the Port of Providence on Wednesday for the announcement.
Massachusetts and Rhode Island announced offshore wind projects last week aimed at delivering 1,200 megawatts of energy, enough to power about 600,000 homes.
The company also built the nation's first offshore wind farm off Block Island, Rhode Island. It has five turbines. This latest project will have up to 50 turbines south of Martha's Vineyard.
Deepwater Wind's CEO says it will be "an enormous clean energy machine."
TRUMANN, Ark. — Police assembled outside a northeast Arkansas Walmart where a man was later killed after an employee texted her mother saying she expected problems with her ex-husband, who she assumed would be armed.
Trumann Police Chief Chad Henson tells the Jonesboro Sun that officers saw 21-year-old Faith Morgan leaving the store in Trumann Sunday evening with her ex-husband, 22-year-old Gabriel Urrabazo, who had a gun.
Hanson says Urrabazo stepped behind Morgan and held a gun to her head while he negotiated with police.
Police say Urrabazo killed 35-year-old Robert Highfill, who tried to save Morgan.
Henson says Urrabazo surrendered after an hourlong standoff with police. He faces a preliminary charge of first-degree murder.
Trumann is a small town about 120 miles (195 kilometres) northeast of Little Rock
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Kaduna born Nigerian rapper & singer, Raoul John Njeng-Njeng, who performs under the mononym Skales, in an edition of Netsecretquestions revealed the weirdest place he has had s*x, his favourite part of woman's body and his wildest s*xual fantasies.
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Evansville Police Department are investigating an incident after a car slams into a building.
It happened just after 4 p.m. in the 600 Block of East Diamond Avenue.
Police say the woman driver was eastbound when she crossed the median and hit a fireworks store.
The building commissioner had to come out to check on the structural integrity of the store.
No word on any injuries or if the driver will be cited.
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The Checkdown's daily collection of football culture stories for May 30, 2018. This is The Extra Point.
1. The Colts honored the teacher (and former football player) who stopped a school shooting in Noblesville, Ind. last week. Several years before becoming a science teacher, Jason Seaman was a defensive lineman at Southern Illinois.
Over $90,000 has been raised through sales of the T-shirt and other fundraisers. Proceeds will go to Seaman and a student who was critically injured in the shooting.
2. Joe Thomas has one-upped Damarious Randall's Cavs wager.
3. Could Alabama winning the national championship back in January be the key to victory for LeBron James and the Cavs?
4. Saquon Barkley threw out the first pitch in Tuesday's Astros-Yankees game. The Giants RB also tried to recruit Aaron Judge.
The following is a press release from the Eureka Police Department:
On April 22, 2018, at about 7:07 p.m., officers with the Eureka Police Department responded to the 1300 block of Eleventh Street for the report that a dog had been shot by an unknown suspect.
Upon arrival, officers located the dog (a brown and white pitbull/mastiff) with what appeared to be a single gunshot wound. The dog was deceased. Officers checked the area and were unable to locate any witnesses of the actual shooting, but did locate subjects that heard what they believed to be a single gunshot. The owner of the dog was located and responded to the scene.
This is an open investigation being investigated by both Eureka Police Department officers and our animal control staff. Anyone with information is asked to call the Eureka Police Department Animal Control at (707) 441-4327.
BANGKOK – The Government Housing Bank (GHB) is testing a new hardware system to increase the efficiency of its services. The system will be used with its braches in department stores for the first time starting today.
GHB Managing Director Chatchai Sirilai on Sunday tried the bank’s over-the-counter transaction service at the GHB’s head office.
The bank said the new hardware system will link the customers’ data from each GHB branch nationwide with more stability and speed. The system can shorten the bank’s service time by five times.
Apart from the branches at department stores, other GHB branches and ATMs will start to use the new system on 15 August.
The managing director added that in the future the new hardware system will connect with an electronic banking system that the bank is urgently developing.
Winners and losers are beginning to emerge in the wars that have engulfed the wider Middle East since the US and UK invaded Iraq in 2003. The most striking signs of this are the sieges of east Aleppo in Syria and Mosul in Iraq, which have much in common though they were given vastly different coverage by the Western media.
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A lakefront property in Hendersonville, Tenn., that once belonged to Johnny Cash is for sale. The 4.5-acre property was home to Johnny and June Carter Cash from 1968 until their deaths in 2003.
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PHILADELPHIA — Pennsylvania’s highest court has ordered a judge to free rapper Meek Mill on bail while he appeals decade-old gun and drug convictions.
The Supreme Court directed a Philadelphia judge who had jailed him to immediately issue an order releasing him on unsecured bail.
Mill was sentenced in November to 2-4 years in prison for violating probation.
Mill issued a statement saying his five months in jail have been “a nightmare” and thanking all his supporters.
A team of lawyers and public relations consultants had waged an all-out battle to get him freed on bail.
Prosecutors say they believe Mill should get a new trial because of questions raised about the credibility of his arresting officer.
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CITY OF NEWBURGH – Newburgh school Superintendent Roberto Padilla unveiled a draft 2017-2018 budget on Tuesday that calls for a 1 percent spending increase, a continued expansion of services for disabled and limited-English students, longer school days for K-2 students and new academic programs.
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Bridge City Police Department contacted Port Arthur Police Department at approximately 1:30 Sunday afternoon in an attempt to locate a teal colored 2000 Honda Civic that was involved in a theft at the Bridge City Walmart. The vehicle's license plate number was JFH0274 and was registered to an address at the Cedar Ridge Apartments.
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About 100 people became U.S. citizens in Richmond on July 4. (Source: NBC12)
About 100 people from 50 different countries became U.S. citizens on Wednesday morning in Richmond.
The ceremony at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture was officiated by the Hon. Roger L. Gregory of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.
U.S. Rep. Donald McEachin led the new citizens in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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KENNEBEC, S.D. (AP) — Two people have died and three others have been injured in a collision between a utility vehicle and a car in Lyman County.
The South Dakota Highway Patrol says a 79-year-old man operating the utility vehicle and his 80-year-old female passenger were killed Tuesday night when they were hit by a car at a Highway 1806 intersection near Kennebec.
Three people in the car received minor injuries, including the 18-year-old female driver, an 18-year-old male passenger and 60-year-old female passenger. They were taken to the Chamberlain hospital, treated and released.
The Highway Patrol is investigating the crash. The victims have not been identified.
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Gary Lineker introduces highlights from the Premier League’s opening weekend, including Watford v Liverpool, Chelsea v Burnley, Everton v Stoke, Crystal Palace v Huddersfield, Southampton v Swansea, West Brom v Bournemouth and Brighton and Hove Albion v Manchester City, as well as Friday night’s curtain-raiser between Arsenal and Leicester.
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A man has been arrested for failing to stop for police on Scarborough seafront.
The 23-year-old was detained at 2.50pm in Sandside yesterday (Wednesday).
North Yorkshire Police has now confirmed that two other men were detained following the incident.
The demise of Toys R Us in the US has left billions of dollars in sales up for grabs, and Party City Holdco Inc. is going after that gaping hole.
On Saturday, the people of Ireland voted overwhelmingly in favour of repealing the Eighth Amendment, thus allowing the government to legislate for the legal termination of pregnancy.
Following the historic result, Minister for Health Simon Harris revealed that the new legal framework to replace the Eighth Amendment will be drafted as soon as possible.
During a Dáil sitting this week, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar told members that he plans to have the legislation in place by January 1, 2018.
'The view of government is that it wants to legislate for the termination of pregnancies as soon as possible,' Varadkar said.
'But we don’t want to rush it either.'
'There will be people who don’t accept this result, and people who will wish to challenge.'
'It’s important that we act with haste, but not with so much haste that we bring through bad legislation.'
Some Dáil members are calling for the government to forego their summer recess to allow the legislation to be drafted and passed in a timely manner.
Natural gas has been touted as a bridge to a clean energy future, and it's replaced coal as the country's top power source. But it's also causing problems for another source of energy: nuclear.
As Reid Frazier (@reidfrazier) of The Allegheny Front and StateImpact Pennsylvania reports, that could be a setback in the fight against climate change.
The possibility of observing the law on the special procedure of local self-government in occupied areas of Donetsk and Luhansk regions (ORDLO), the extension of which was supported by Ukraine's Verkhovna Rada, depends of Russia meeting several demands, Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has said
"Not one… negative prediction for three years [when we refer to the acting law on local self-government in ORDLO] was true. Then and now the possibility of the law being observed depends directly on Russia, as the aggressor and occupying force, and its puppet regimes [in ORDLO]. Firstly, this is the demand on the withdrawal of Russian forces and illegal armed groups, as well as the withdrawal of military equipment from Ukraine, and, secondly, norms on compliance of political processes to the standards of Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE)," Poroshenko said in his address to the public, posted on his official presidential website.
The Frenchman has been linked with a move away from the Bernabeu this summer after struggling for form.
He has netted just nine goals in La Liga this season, and with Real Madrid planning to land a marquee signing in the transfer window Benzema’s position at the club is under threat.
And according to Spanish publication Don Balon, Benzema has five offers on the table from clubs across Europe chasing his signature.
Cal men’s coach Brett McClure has been named USA Gymnastics’ high-performance director, the organization announced Tuesday.
McClure, a 2004 Olympic team silver medalist who has led the Golden Bears since 2013, will work with budding Olympians at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He will start after the current collegiate season ends.
McClure also coached at Stanford from 2010-13, helping the Cardinal men win the 2011 NCAA title when he was named national assistant coach of the year.
“Brett brings a diverse background to this role and is a true team builder,” USA Gymnastics president Steve Penny said in a statement. “Brett knows what it takes to achieve success at the highest level, and he has a clear vision for the future of men’s gymnastics in the USA.”
The Bears (6-5) are ranked eighth nationally.
TEL AVIV The Cyber-Security Council Germany said on Wednesday it opened its first international chapter with security firm Checkmarx in Israel, establishing a bridge between German and Israeli cybersecurity communities.
"Cyber threats are not bound to national borders, so that transnational cooperation and networking is inevitable for the exchange of know-how and best practices," said Philipp von Saldern, president of the council, whose members include companies, experts and policymakers in cybersecurity.
Checkmarx, which provides application security testing products to customers such as Samsung and SAP, will operate the local chapter from its offices in Israel.
(Reporting by Tova Cohen)
Meek Mill has been in jail for almost 6 months due to a violation of his parole terms but the Pennsylvania Supreme Court has finally granted bail. In a number of tweets, Meek expressed his gratitude for the support he’s received as well as promising to bring to light to the hardships of the system for those without the means to fight against it.
I’d like to thank God, my family, and all my public advocates for their love, support and encouragement during this difficult time. While the past five months have been a nightmare, the prayers, visits, calls, letters and rallies have helped me stay positive. — Meek Mill (@MeekMill) April 24, 2018
To the Philly District Attorney’s office, I’m grateful for your commitment to justice. I understand that many people of color across the country don’t have that luxury and I plan to use my platform to shine a light on those issues. — Meek Mill (@MeekMill) April 24, 2018
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This green-eyed beauty is Squeeky, a 7-year-old kitty looking for a new start. Squeeky is mild-mannered and very sweet would make a spectacular lap cat. With her mellow personality, she would thrive in a quieter home with someone special to call her own. If you would like to know more about Squeeky, please call the San Clemente/Dana Point Animal Shelter at 949.492.1617, or visit with her at 221 Avenida Fabricante, San Clemente.
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A federal magistrate judge has denied bail to a conspiracy theorist charged with a weapons violation after telling a Texas church that the killing of more than two dozen of its worshippers was a hoax.
The judge ruled Tuesday that Robert Mikell Ussery must remain in custody on a charge of being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm. He already faced a charge of making a terroristic threat over the hoax comment.
Ussery, who’s 54, was convicted in 1984 and sentenced to four years in prison for burglary of a vehicle in Brazoria County, Texas.
The weapons charge centers on his armed presence March 5 at the First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs, about 30 miles (48 kilometers) southeast of San Antonio. Worshippers have said he and his girlfriend claimed the U.S. government fabricated the November 2017 mass shooting.
Vincent Bollore, chairman of the supervisory board of media group Vivendi, attends the company's shareholders meeting in Paris on Thursday. Photo: Charles Platiau/Reuters
PARIS—French police detained tycoon Vincent Bolloré for questioning Tuesday as part of an investigation into how his sprawling logistics empire won port concessions in two African countries nearly a decade ago.
French prosecutors are investigating allegations that Mr. Bolloré’s family holding company, Bolloré SA, had “bribed foreign public officials,” according to a person close to Mr. Bolloré.
The Senate's top leader says it's "premature" to tout President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize (Source: Congress.gov)
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - The Senate's top leader says it's "premature" to tout President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize in pursuing a peace deal with North Korea.
But Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell chuckled as he mentioned the "chagrin" it would cause the Nobel committee to award Trump the world's most coveted diplomatic prize.
The Republican senator made the comments this week to WHAS-AM in his home state of Kentucky.
U.S. and North Korean officials are continuing talks aimed at salvaging a summit between Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. McConnell says the U.S. should always be "skeptical" when dealing with North Korea, but says it's good that Trump and Kim could meet.
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Opinions on Wrangler covers I hate putting the soft top on and off in the summer when I want to tow the jeep to go wheeling (in case I hit a storm). Does anyone have a good recommendation for a cover that wold stand up to the wind as the jeep is being towed? I hate putting the soft top on and off in the summer when I want to tow the jeep to go wheeling (in case I hit a storm). Does anyone have a good recommendation for a cover that wold stand up to the wind as the jeep is being towed?
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Prime Minister Hun Sen publicly announced that he has introduced Fresh News on his mobile phone on Saturday afternoon to the top leaders of ASEAN, while streaming the news about Cambodian citizens living in Australia welcoming himself in Sydney.
His remark came during a meet-and- greet with over 500 people in Sydney.
Prime Minister Hun Sen showed the news to Brunei’s King, Indonesian President, Thai Prime Minister and Laotian Prime Minister before attending the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit.
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We get used to talking about the "wild and scenic Rogue River," but the concept is a relatively young one. The Wild and Scenic Rivers Act dates only to 1968, so it celebrates a half-century birthday this year.
Tim Palmer is certainly celebrating. The Port Orford-based writer and photographer and lover of rivers put his talents into yet another book, Wild and Scenic Rivers: An American Legacy.
The Rogue and the usual suspects from our part of the country are in there, along with some surprises from other corners of the land.
Tim Palmer visits the studio with the highlights.
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QUEEN ANNE'S COUNTY, Md. (WMAR) - A 19-year-old woman in Queen Anne’s County sustained several burn injuries after her electronic cigarette malfunctioned.
According to the victim, on Friday, at around 1:10 p.m., her Aspire Cleito 120 Electronic Cigarette exploded as she was pulling it out of her purse. She immediately threw the e-cigarette away from her person, but the explosion still caused her clothing to catch fire.
With the assistance of her father, she was able to discard her clothing. Following the incident, she was transported to Johns Hopkins Bay View Medical Center, where she was treated for the first and second degree burns that she sustained to her right arm, abdomen and left thigh. She was later released.
To celebrate its 50th anniversary, MPR is bringing classical music out of the concert hall and into neighborhoods across the state with the Concert Truck, which delivers classical music performances to schools, underserved areas and open spaces. MPR's mission is to engage and enrich lives by making classical music accessible to everyone.
Launched in 2016 by pianists Zhang and Luby, the Concert Truck was the first-prize recipient of the Creativity in Music Award given by SPARK: Carolina's Music Leadership Laboratory, and has been featured on South Carolina Public Radio's Sonatas and Soundscapes and SCETV's Carolina Money and Palmetto Scene.
The truck also was in Alexandria and Fargo, North Dakota, before arriving in Nisswa on Aug. 4, and then went to Itasca State Park and Duluth on Saturday, Aug. 5.
Maintenance worker says he warned hotel about the Las Vegas shooter – was he ignored?
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A new revelation in the investigation into the Las Vegas mass shooting is casting doubt on whether hotel officials responded appropriately to warnings that could have mitigated the death and destruction from gunman Stephen Paddock’s attack.
CBS News reports that a maintenance worker says that he was an eyewitness to the security guard being shot through Paddock’s room door, and that he warned hotel officials about the occurrence.
Stephen Schuck says he told dispatchers to call the police when the security guard who had been shot by Paddock told him to take cover.
In the timeline released by the police, this would have given them six minutes to respond to the shooter before he began shooting down on the crowd beneath the hotel. – READ MORE
Following in the footsteps of the great Irish Tenor John McCormack , in a sensational program, "The Five Irish Tenors" fuses Irish wit and boisterous charm, with lyricism, dramatic flair and operatic style to bring you a unique Irish tenor concert experience. The Celtic quintet comes to the State Theatre on Friday, March 10. Show time is 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $45/$40 and can be purchased by visiting the State Theatre Box Office, 453 Northampton Street, Easton, by calling 1-800-999-STATE, 610-252-3132 or online at www.statetheatre.org .
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The 2018 Critérium du Dauphiné reaches stage three on Wednesday, June 6, with a 35-kilometre team time trial starting in Pont-de-Vaux and finishing in Louhans-Châteaurenaud.
The pan-flat route should lend itself to some fast times, with the potential for the general classification to experience a major shake-up.
South African Daryl Impey (Mitchelton-Scott) goes into the stage as the overall race leader, sat two seconds ahead of former race leader and prologue time trial winner Michal Kwiatkowski (Team Sky). Kwiatkowski’s Italian team-mate Gianni Moscon sits in third at five seconds.
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On Thursday, the race becomes more mountainous with the first of four climbing stages. The 181km route from Chazey-sur-Ain to Lans-en-Vercors includes a summit finish, allowing the general classification contenders to really make their mark.
The 2018 Critérium du Dauphiné concludes on Sunday, June 10, in Saint-Gervais Mont Blanc.
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La Center — Registration for kindergarten at La Center Elementary School will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 17-28 at the school, 700 E. Fourth St., La Center.
Children must turn 5 years old on or before Aug. 31 to enter kindergarten for the 2017-2018 school year. Parents and guardians are asked to bring their child’s immunization record and a copy of their legal birth certificate to the school for registration.
The school will host Kindy Cub Nights from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. March 9, April 11 and May 11 in its cafeteria. Students and parents will have dinner and work on activities to prepare students for school. Anyone interested is asked to sign up by calling the school’s office, 360-263-2134. Families are encouraged to attend all three events.
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MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- The leader of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources says she hopes lawmakers won't break up her agency.
DNR Secretary Cathy Stepp tells the Wisconsin State Journal she'd be pleased if the Legislature gives her department a chance to implement its reorganization plan before acting on a proposal to scatter its programs among five other state agencies.
Stepp says the reorganization resulted from more than 18 months of planning, and calls for wide-ranging changes aimed at cutting costs and making the DNR more effective by consolidating functions.
Stepp has been criticized for remaining quiet in public as Gov. Scott Walker and the Legislature cut DNR staff, eliminated tax support for state parks and rolled back environmental regulations. She says her department must defer to the authority of elected officials.
After running through Liga MX for a majority of the season, Jonathan Gonzalez and Monterrey fell short of a trophy on Sunday night.
Top-seeded Monterrey fell in Sunday’s Liga MX final as Tigres emerged as Mexican champions via a 2-1 (3-2 aggregate) victory. Gonzalez started and played 80 minutes for Monterrey in the losing effort. Fellow American Jose Torres, meanwhile, was on the bench for Tigres in the win.
Saturday’s match got off to an ideal start for Monterrey via a second-minute goal from Dorlan Pabon. Tigres responded with an equalizer from Eduardo Vargas in the 30th minute before a Francisco Meza goal five minutes later pushed the team into the lead.
In the 83rd minute, Avilés Hurtado had a chance to equalize from the penalty spot, but the shot went high and to the right, dooming Monterrey to defeat.
Gonzalez and Monterrey’s quest for silverware will continue, though, as the club takes on Pachuca on Dec. 21 in the Copa MX final
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Erin Rae and the Meanwhiles brings their UK tour to Bedford this weekend.
Fronted by the Tennessee born Rae, the band walk the line between old-school folk and modern Americana.
It's music that breathes, filled with pedal steel, vocal harmonies, acoustic guitar, bright bursts of melody and plenty of space.
The group recorded their full-length debut, Soon Enough, in 2015 and Rae’s new single Like The First Time is out now.
Erin Rae & The Meanwhiles headline the Ents Shed at the Gordon Arms in Bedford on Saturday, June 17. Support is by Luke Tuchscherer.
Doors open at 8pm, tickets cost £12 before fees.
For more information, visit www.wegottickets.com and www.erinraemusic.com.
While the month of August remains warm, the fall—and cooler weather—are on the way! Have you taken the necessary steps to maximize energy efficiency? Now is the time to take action and ensure you have a financially-friendly fortress for years to come!
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Santa may have arrived in Kirkcaldy on Sunday, but there are still plenty of festive activities for the whole family to enjoy this weekend.
For the Langtoun will hold its annual lantern parade and Christmas light switch on this Saturday afternoon.
The event has become a popular one in the town’s calendar.
Residents and visitors alike are invited to come along and enjoy the celebrations, which begin at 4.30pm.
The lantern parade, led by drumming band, Drumatik, will leave from outside the Mercat Shopping Centre at that time, before it heads along the High Street and back along Hunter Street to the Town Square for the big switch on.
Once the procession arrives crowds can enjoy a special performance by local school children of Kirkcaldy’s Christmas song, Bringing the Light, which will be projected onto the Town House, before the celebrations culminate in a spectacular firework display.
Shiv Sena leader and Maharashtra Minister Eknath Shinde. (File) Shiv Sena leader and Maharashtra Minister Eknath Shinde. (File)
Shiv Sena leader and Maharashtra Minister Eknath Shinde today alleged the BJP was using the NCP to defame his party in run up to the civic elections in Thane. Shinde, district chief of Sena, claimed there was an undeclared alliance between the BJP and the NCP to stop the Uddhav Thackeray-led party from coming to power in the Thane Municipal Corporation.
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Addressing a news conference here, the Cabinet Minister said the BJP was using the Sharad Pawar-led outfit as a tool to defame the Shiv Sena in the Thane city and block its ascension in the civic body. He said Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis of BJP was wrongly taking credit for various works in the city, including cluster development, metro and flyovers.
But the people of Thane very well know these schemes were approved before the BJP’s victory in the state elections in 2014, Shinde said.
Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, who was held captive by the Taliban for half a decade after abandoning his Afghanistan post, is expected to plead guilty to desertion and misbehavior before the enemy, two individuals with knowledge of the case said.
Last year's starting defensive midfielder, Collen Warner, was taken in the expansion draft by Minnesota United. That necessitated a move to acquire a new d-mid, and the Dynamo have found that player .
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ITHACA, N.Y. — Chris Lewis scored 17 points and Harvard came from four-points down in the final minutes to pull out a 76-73 win at Cornell in an Ivy League battle Saturday night.
The Crimson, the preseason Ivy League favourite, remains a game back of unbeaten conference leader Penn.
Stone Gettings hit two free throws with 4:43 to put the Big Red up by four, 66-62, but Lewis made two free throws and Danilo Djuricic hit a 3 with 3:09 left to put Harvard in front, 67-66.
Jack Gordon got Cornell even with the first of two free throws, but Seth Towns drilled a 3 with 2:25 remaining and from there Justin Bassey, Christian Juzang and Corey Johnson each hit a pair of free throws to preserve the win.
Towns finished with 15 points, seven boards and six assists for Harvard (10-11, 5-1).
Gettings scored 32 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to lead the Big Red (8-11, 2-4). Matt Morgan added 16 points and dished six assists.
Dead Sea, Jordan Arab leaders said on Wednesday at the end of a one-day summit in Amman that they would be ready to have a historic reconciliation with Israel in return for its withdrawal from land it occupied in the 1967 war.
A communique read by the secretary general of the Arab League said Arab states would back Palestinian-Israeli peace talks to end the decades-old conflict if it guaranteed the creation of a Palestinian state alongside Israel.
(Reporting by Suleiman Al-Khalidi; Editing by Hugh Lawson)
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Col. Robert J. Fawcett, chief academic officer, Expeditionary Warfare School, speaks during the Gen. Graves B. Erskine Distinguished Lecture Series at the Warner Center, Marine Corps University, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Jan. 18, 2017. The series was established in February 1984 and was instrumental in the development of modern Marine Corps professional military education. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Yasmin D. Perez)
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Speaking on a day when the GST council is meeting in Delhi, the VP said people must understand that any transformation or reformation faces "some initial hiccups, some teething troubles".
"But at the end of the day, the PM's mantra of reform, perform and transform has a meaning," he said, adding that GST was India's most revolutionary tax reform ever.
ANKARA (Sputnik) — Earlier in the day, OSCE's Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) called the media coverage in the run-up to Sunday's referendum lopsided in favor of the "yes" campaign. The OSCE and the Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly said the Turkish referendum fell short of its standards.
"Their conclusion that the referendum allegedly does not meet international standards is unacceptable. This report demonstrates a one-sided and biased approach," the Turkish Foreign Ministry said.
The ministry pointed out that the OSCE observer mission "allowed themselves political statements even before the referendum."
"This proves that they came to the country wit stereotypes and did not observe the principles of objectivity," it said.
Preliminary results indicate majority support for Turkey's constitutional changes granting increased presidential powers during the April 16 referendum.
Toronto’s festival of funny women presents a three-day event with performances, short film festival and a conversation on Women in Comedy and Money. $15, adv $12, conversation and film festival free. May 3-5. Show & event times vary. Check website for detailed information.
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Meek Mill is Philly born and Philly bred, which comes through in things like his music and his love of sports teams in the City of Brotherly Love. Upon his imprisonment for a parole violation, athletes around Philadelphia made it a point to offer there support for him, with the Philadelphia Eagles even running onto the field before Super Bowl LII to “Dreams and Nightmares.”
On Tuesday afternoon, word dropped that the fight to get Meek Mill out of prison had reached a conclusion, as the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled for his immediate release. It also just happened to occur hours before the Philadelphia 76ers and the Miami Heat square off in Game 5 of their series, one which the Sixers lead 3-1.
The game is happening in Philadelphia, so obviously, everyone wants to know if Meek will be in attendance. According to Sixers co-owner Michael Rubin, it’s likely going to occur, and if he’s able to make it to the Wells Fargo Center in time, he’ll kick off the pregame festivities.
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Little Alfie Evans, the toddler at the centre of a live-or-die legal battle, has lost the ability to smile, doctors have revealed.
The 20-month-old is in a “semi-vegetative state” with a mystery brain condition.
Medics at Liverpool’s Alder Hey Children’s Hospital say the loss of his smile is due to “destructive brain process” and continuing Alfie’s life support is not in his interests.
A doctor told the city’s civil and family court: “Whatever disease is driving the destruction of his brain, I can’t reverse it.
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“In my opinion, there’s no hope that Alfie can have derived pleasure or have a good quality of life.”
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Parents Tom Evans, 21, and Kate James, 20, want Alfie to have treatment at a specialist hospital in Italy.
Judge Mr Justice Hayden has asked for an MRI scan before making “this enormous decision”.
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A teenage girl is in life-threatening condition after being stabbed downtown Tuesday night.
Police say it happened around 6:00 p.m. in the area of Colonel By Drive and Laurier Avenue West. They're currently searching for suspects.
Paramedics say the woman was stabbed in the stomach.
Colonel By was closed from Daly Avenue to Main Street for the investigation.
It has since re-opened.
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Washington — President Donald Trump is disputing a report that he watches hours of television each day, calling it, “Another false story.”
The president is pushing back against a report in The New York Times about his first year in office that mentioned he watches at least four hours of television a day, sometimes twice that amount.
Trump says on Twitter that he “seldom, if ever,” watches CNN or MSNBC, “both of which I consider Fake News.” The president says he also never watches CNN anchor Don Lemon’s show, “CNN Tonight.”
The Times said its story was based on interviews with 60 advisers, associates, friends and members of Congress.
Trump has repeatedly lodged complaints about mainstream news outlets that he argues have covered his presidency unfairly and inaccurately.
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Virginia’s online pride is on the line.
Online .gif platform gfycat.com named Virginia the No. 2 .gif-loving state in the U.S. behind Washington.
That’s based on the number of .gif views per state resident over the first three months of the year.
Virginia watched 42 gifs per person to Washington’s 50. California was third with 39.
The West Coast beat the East Coast in total number of .gifs watched by nearly 50 million.
The most popular clips were sports, which accounted for 30 percent of all views. Celebrities came in second with 15 percent of the views, and animals were third with 13 percent.
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NFL Network's Kay Adams gives a pep talk to Giants fans by letting them know how great their team can really play.
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On today's blog, we hear from Adam Clayton who has his say on the scrap at the bottom of the Premier League.
Tickets for the Premier League trip to Stoke City went on sale this morning.
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March 28 Systex Corp:
* Says it will use undistributed profit to pay cash dividends of T$ 3.5 per share to shareholders for 2016
* To use additional paid-in capital to distribute T$ 1.5 per share
* To pay cash dividend of T$ 1.35 billion in total
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× Guilford County saw increase in killings in 2016
GUILFORD COUNTY, N.C. — Drug-related shootings, domestic assaults and arguments led to many of the 43 killings in Guilford County in 2016.
Unlike previous years, however, no single cause accounted for a majority of the county’s homicides or the increase in killings.
By comparison, 37 people died at the hands of another person in 2015. That year, several slayings had gang ties. In previous years, domestic violence led to many of the deaths.
The majority of the 2016 killings took place in Greensboro, but police saw a lower percentage of cases resolved through an arrest than either High Point or Guilford law enforcement.
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Lucas signed a one-year contract with the Lions on Monday, David Birkett of The Detroit Free Press reports.
Lucas has been a backup tackle in Detroit for the past couple seasons, seeing a few spot starts in that span. He'll figure to be a backup option once again in 2017.
The population continues to grow on the edge of the Tri-Cities, making it more difficult for crews from Benton County Fire District 1 and Benton County Fire District 4 to reach people. Officials in both districts are asking for more tax money so they can reduce emergency response times in the areas they cover. File Tri-City Herald
We didn't have a Dairy Queen in our town, though, so we had to go over to Marionville to get raspberry sundaes and those frozen lemonade cups that they don't sell anymore. If a party was coming up, we might pick out an ice cream cake.
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UHF Radio Location I know there are countless posts about this - but not recently and not specifically what I would like to know.
I have a 2016 Overland and would like to know where others have located their UHF radioes. I am keen on the Icom IC-450 80 Channel so that I can hide the head unit as I am keen to keep the 'untouched' look of the interior yet have the practicality of a UHF when I am away.
Thank you. I know there are countless posts about this - but not recently and not specifically what I would like to know.I have a 2016 Overland and would like to know where others have located their UHF radioes. I am keen on the Icom IC-450 80 Channel so that I can hide the head unit as I am keen to keep the 'untouched' look of the interior yet have the practicality of a UHF when I am away.Thank you.
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Polish President Andrzej Duda has signed into law a bill that largely limits trade on Sundays, saying it will benefit family life.
The legislation, worked out by the conservative government and the Solidarity trade union, is expected to draw protests from large Western supermarket chains that are the main target of the law. A large part of their profit is earned on weekends.
As of March 1, shops and markets will be closed on two Sundays per month; in 2019 only one Sunday a month will be open for shopping; and starting in 2020, there will be no Sunday shopping, with a few exceptions.
Duda praised the law on Tuesday as giving children a chance to be with parents and giving shop workers some needed time off.
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Anderson .Paak just released his new uptempo single “Bubblin”. To promote it, hit the stage of Jimmy Kimmel Live to perform the record for the first time on television along with his band The Free Nationals. You can download “Bubblin” now on iTunes/Google Play.
AJ Styles is indeed injured. The injury is currently unknown according to PWInsider.
Styles did an injury angle at Friday’s MSG house show that way he wouldn’t have to work the match. AJ missed both house shows on Saturday and Sunday, where it was announced that he was hurt on Friday. Styles is at RAW in Dallas today to get looked at by WWE doctors.
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Bell had just one point to go with three rebounds, two blocks and one assist in 23 minutes during Monday's 89-75 loss to San Antonio.
Bell was disappointing despite the 23 minutes, as the second-string Warriors were thumped by the Spurs. Since returning, Bell has failed to deliver any value to speak of, outside of some blocked shots. He has some upside but is almost certainly not getting enough minutes this season to see any of that come to fruition.
Westbrook jumped out to a 44-18 halftime lead on the way to a 72-57 win over Collinsville in the Class 2A, Area 12 Tournament championship game last Saturday (Feb. 11) at CHS.
The Warriors (26-6) host Section on Tuesday (Feb. 14) in the sub-regional round.
For Westbrook, Will Jones went 11-for-12 at the free throw line on the way to 19 points. Cullen Stafford scored 16 points, while Tyler Self added 13. John Catanzaro contributed seven points, six rebounds and four assists, while Troy Bearden chipped in seven points and 10 rebounds. Braden Beecham had six points and 11 rebounds.
On Feb. 9, Westbrook defeated Sand Rock, 53-43, in the tournament semifinals. Jones had 18 points and four assists; William Wethington had 11 points; Braden Beecham had seven points and five rebounds; John Catanzaro and Troy Bearden each had six points; and Tyler Self had five points and five rebounds.
Chesapeake (Va.) Oscar Smith four-star athlete/cornerback Cam’Ron Kelly included Clemson in a group of eight finalists that he released via social media Tuesday night.
Penn State, Notre Dame, Auburn, Washington, Virginia, Oklahoma and Ohio State also made the cut-down for Kelly, who has more than 40 offers.
“Decisions coming soon! Where will I be spending my next 3-4 years at?” Kelly wrote in a Twitter post.
Clemson offered Kelly last June and has gotten him on campus several times since, most recently for its elite junior day in late January.
Kelly is ranked by the 247Sports Composite as the No. 15 athlete and No. 159 overall prospect for the class of 2019.
In yet another incident, fire erupted on Margalla Hills on Wednesday. Fires broke out at two points – behind Saidpur village and Daman-i-Koh picnic point.
“Our teams are making all-out efforts to extinguish the flames. So far, a major area has been cleared,” said CDA spokesman Malik Saleem. However, he could not ascertain the cause of the fire.
“Generally it is the season when fires break out on the hills due to human errors,” he said.
Other CDA officials said every year the civic agency hired services of hundreds of local villagers on a daily wage basis for three months to extinguish fires on the hills.—APP
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After two decades of DHEC screwing around and Carolina Water Service screwing us over, it appears that we, the people, have finally won the battle to force that "utility" to stop dumping untreated wastewater into the beautiful Lower Saluda River. The renegade , rinky-dink , reprobate polluter recently had its head handed to it in federal court, with a ruling that will soon put a stop to its irresponsible and incompetent operations.
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Various food outlets of federal capital have joined the preparations of upcoming 70th Independence Day celebrations by offering discounted‘Azadi meals’ like Azadi dresses and other accessories. The addition of discounted meals offered by different eateries among the other traditions of wearing flag coloured dresses, illuminating houses and vehicles have added more charm and festivity to the I-Day celebrations. The youngsters who are busy in buying flags, bunting, pin badges, stickers, balloons, Azadi dresses are also planning to visit the food outlets of their choice on I-Day to enjoy special meal being offered on Azadi day. “It is a good trend that food outlets are also taking part in I-Day celebration by offering discounted meals on the day”, Kamran, a resident of F-10 said. He said, “like Aftari and Sehri meal packages, now eateries in capital are also coming forward to become the part of I-Day festivities by offering meal packages on the day which is a good trend”.—APP
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ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Residents near a proposed large-scale hog farm in Fillmore County want Gov. Mark Dayton's administration to order a full environmental review.
Waukon, Iowa-based Catalpa wants to build a 4,980-sow piglet-producing facility about 10 miles east of Harmony. It would general over 7 million gallons of manure annually in a geologically porous area of southeastern Minnesota.
Around 400 people packed a community meeting last month to express concern over the impacts to groundwater and the odors.
The Land Stewardship Project and Responsible Agriculture in Karst Country organized a bus trip from the area to St. Paul Tuesday so residents could meet with Dayton and Minnesota Pollution Control Agency officials as the comment period on the initial environmental review closes.
The MPCA will decide if a full environmental impact statement is necessary.
How are movie effects made to look so real?
Think about how many TV shows you’ve watched lately where the special effects are so good they could almost be real…
Now, stop and wonder, how the flip do they do that?!
It’s a question that got the John & Garry team hunting for someone with an answer. Enter Simon Rosenthal.
Simon is the General Manager of Iloura, a Sydney production company that specialises in animation and visual effects.
“Our job is pretty much supporting production, and enhancing what they achieve in camera… There are things that you’d just expect to be real that aren’t” Simon told John & Garry.
“If you look at a film like [Mad Max] Fury Road for example, that had somewhere in the vicinity of 2500 shots in its entirety. Around 2000 of those had some level of special effects in them” he said.
Listen to the fascinating chat with John & Garry via the player above.
The advantage of the technique developed at SPbPU is that it is carried out without damaging the skin, and, therefore, should not necessarily be performed in the operating room. Credit: Peter the Great Saint-Petersburg Polytechnic University Researchers from the the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University and collaborators from industry have developed new technology for varicose vein obliteration treatment by the means of focused, high-intensity ultrasound.
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A scuba diver is surrounded by schools of Silversides in the Devil's Grotto area near George Town, Cayman Islands, August 7, 2017. Each year, for only a few weeks, these schools form massive pulsating clouds in the caves, tunnels and swim-throughs,...more
A scuba diver is surrounded by schools of Silversides in the Devil's Grotto area near George Town, Cayman Islands, August 7, 2017. Each year, for only a few weeks, these schools form massive pulsating clouds in the caves, tunnels and swim-throughs, according to researchers. Courtesy of Predrag Vuckovic/Handout via REUTERS
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SACRAMENTO -- Investigators are at the scene of a robbery that led to a shooting in a Round Table Pizza on Freeport Boulevard.
The Sacramento Police Department reports just after 9 p.m., officers were responding to a robbery at the pizza parlor near 5th Avenue when they found a victim inside with a gunshot wound. The condition of the victim is unknown.
The suspects in the robbery and subsequent shooting fled the scene, according to the police department. Sacramento Police are still gathering descriptions of the suspects from witnesses.
Stay with FOX40 News and FOX40.com for more updates on this developing investigation.
This lush chardonnay from Beauregard Vineyards estate vineyard is good from start to finish, smooth with great mouth feel. It is among a quartet of offerings from nearby vineyards on Bald Mountain, Ben Lomond, Zayante and, in this example, the estate Beauregard Ranch in Bonny Doon.
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New York City mayor holds press conference after subway explosion
New York governor, Andrew Cuomo, and New York City mayor, Bill de Blasio, speak at a press conference after a man set off a pipe bomb strapped to his body in a crowded subway corridor on Monday, Dec. 11, 2017.
TORONTO — The Roughriders are ranked last overall in rushing, but Toronto defensive back says he Jermaine Gabriel expects the ground game to be a key element of Saskatchewan's offensive attack Saturday.
The Argonauts (7-7) host Saskatchewan (7-6) at BMO Field looking for a fourth straight win.
Trent Richardson, a former first-round pick of the NFL's Cleveland Browns, will make his CFL debut with a Saskatchewan team averaging a league-low 69.8 yards rushing per game.
Toronto is ranked third against the run (86.4 yards per game) but has allowed over 120 yards rushing in its last two contests.
Perhaps there is some person with talents to rival those of Annabel Crabb. Perhaps there is one who could radiate that Crabb-type credible warmth on TV. In the unlikely case such a genial authority exists, they shall not serve Our ABC -- that Australian organisation now so estranged from Australian reality, it pretends its new pretend dress-up show Back in Time for Dinner is “factual” programming. No. They shall command all of us on Earth, should this planet survive liberalism to a liberal dystopian future.
Let’s not consider the propagandist potential of Chairman Crabb, but look back instead at last night's debut of that “factual” moment you sensibly elected to miss.
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Uber says it has suspended self-driving operations in Phoenix and other cities after car kills pedestrian.
Kansas City (WQOW) -- Eau Claire native Patrick McLain gets his first opportunity as the starting goalkeeper for Minnesota United FC, Wednesday night.
McLain, making his fourth appearance in his Major League Soccer career, makes four saves, but Sporting Kansas City defeats Minnesota United, 4-0.
CLEVELAND– Crews are at the scene of a fire on Cleveland’s west side.
It happened at Royal Oak Recycling on Industrial Parkway near West 160th Street at about 1 p.m. Wednesday. Cleveland Division of Fire spokesman Mike Norman said bales of cardboard are on fire.
Three firefighters were taken to hospitals, Norman said. Their conditions are not known at this time.
Drivers could see the smoke from Interstate 71 and Interstate 480.
The cause is under investigation.
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With Horvat out with an injury, 1Brendan Gaunce was recalled from the Utica Comets to center the second line. He didn't miss a beat.
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The selection of James Segeyaro in the Kumuls World Cup rugby league team will not go down well with many fans in the country.
It seems that the selectors have decided to pick this player out of desperation. Remember that this player openly pledged his allegiance to another country and he was brave enough to show disrespect to the Kumuls and Papua New Guinea by saying that he will not play for the country again.
As a proud Papua New Guinean, I am not happy with the selection of Segeyaro.
With that, I wish the Kumuls all the best. No matter what, I am with you 100 per cent.
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BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Wednesday was a warm and humid day as we reached the upper 70’s to low 80’s.
Some light rain and drizzle has moved into the region but no heavy rain.
Tomorrow will be another humid day and some sun and clouds will help produce some showers and some thunderstorms as well.
Our main concern is, obviosly, how much rain falls, where and for how long. It’s not possible to predict that, but be aware that some areas could possibly see pockets of heavy rain and some flooding. We will not know that answer until things play out tomorrow.
Stay tuned for any updates.
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Windsor police say the man that was struck by a van on Goyeau Street on Friday has died.
It happened at about 1:55 p.m. at the intersection of Goyeau Street and Elliot Street East.
Windsor Fire and EMS were on the scene attending to a 56-year-old male pedestrian who was struck. The man later died in hospital from his injuries.
Police said a silver Dodge Caravan collided with the pedestrian in the intersection.
The Windsor Police Accident Reconstruction Unit is investigating and are looking for witnesses to come forward.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Windsor Police at 519-255-6700 ext. 4000, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com
Gawker took its first tentative steps toward being revived when a bankruptcy judge on Tuesday accepted a $1 million opening bid for the gossipy website that went dark in 2016.
The bid, from Didit, a Long Island digital ad agency, comes with plans to turn the once-biting and snarky site into a “good gossip” news site, the agency’s co-founder told the Post.
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OGDEN — The owner of the Provo Daily Herald is purchasing the Standard-Examiner newspaper in Ogden.
The two companies involved in the transaction announced the sale in news release Monday announcing that West Virginia-based Ogden Newspapers will buy the Standard-Examiner, its website standard.net and its office and printing press from Ohio-based Sandusky Newspapers Inc.
Ogden Newspapers CEO Robert Nutting says his family is extremely proud to be the new publisher of the Standard-Examiner and to serve the northern Utah region. He says the newspaper will work with the Provo Daily Herald to be a larger Utah-focused news organization.
Sandusky Newspapers CEO David Rau says uniting the newspapers will make both stronger.
The statement says the sale is expected to close in late May.
Ogden Newspapers is the owner of 45 daily newspapers around the U.S. It also owns The Pyramid newspaper in Mt. Pleasant in Sanpete County.
GOP House Whip Steve Scalise remains in critical condition after shooting at baseball practice – CNN
Authorities in Little Rock say at least one person has been injured in a shooting Monday afternoon.
The Little Rock Police Department said Asher Avenue was shut down between Fair Park Boulevard and University Avenue after a shooting near Taylor Street, which is south of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.
The extent of the victim's injuries wasn't immediately known.
Police asked for motorists to avoid the area.
The latest violence comes after a person was found dead earlier Monday in Little Rock in the city's third homicide in as many days and its 42nd of the year. That yearly total matched the number of homicides Little Rock had in all of 2016.
An Arkansas Online reporter is headed to the scene. Check back for updates on this developing story.
Truck falls off cliff, 1 dead
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KIDAPAWAN CITY – A 10-wheeler truck fell off a cliff in Matalam, North Cotabato Sunday, resulting in the death of one passenger and the injuring of another.
Chief Inspector Sunny Leoncito, Matalam police head, identified the fatality as Ryan Cerbo, while the injured was identified as Junie Yap.
Leoncito said the truck driver, identified as Rodrigo Lagumbay, lost control of the vehicle managing a dangerous curve along the road.
Lagumbay, however, insisted the vehicle lost its brakes. Matalam police said he could be charged with reckless imprudence resulting to homicide and frustrated homicide.
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* Identiv Inc- loan and security agreement with VLL7 and VLL8 provides for a term loan in aggregate principal amount of $10.0 million - sec filing
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CELEBRATE THE SEASON – This 90-minute holiday music event celebrates the season with performances by the year’s biggest recording artists. The star-studded concert event will feature performances from Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, The Chainsmokers, Fifth Harmony, Liam Payne, Camila Cabello and Niall Horan, among others. Original airdate 12/14/2017.
BUTTE – An Idaho man was arrested in Butte for allegedly stealing a city-owned dump truck and trying to ram a police patrol car.
Juan Castro, 28, reportedly stole a Butte-Silver Bow dump truck from a construction site Monday and tried to ram a police car while driving away from an alley off of Travonia Street.
Police say the driver continued down Montana Street and ran red lights before they were able to take him into custody at a dead end on Parrot Street.
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“It was very dangerous because of the size of the vehicle we were pursuing. It did run several red lights, like I said, it did drive at the officers while they were in their cars, so it was very dangerous for both our officers and the public,” said Butte Undersheriff George Skuletich.
Castro faces several charges including motor vehicle theft, driving under the influence, and criminal endangerment.
Reporting by John Emeigh for MTN News
Lois comes home to a disaster and tries to get the house cleaned before her parents arrive.
Lawrence Okolie will take on Isaac Chamberlain live on Sky Sports
Okolie, 25, has blazed his way through his first seven fights, winning all bar one by knockout, and is headlining his first show tonight.
The Brit is only 13 months into his professional career but after proposed February 3 headliner Dillian Whyte failed to find an opponent, Okolie was picked to be the poster boy of the night.
Across the ring will be Isaac Chamberlain, a fellow unbeaten cruiserweight who has sparred with the likes of Aleksandr Usyk and Deontay Wilder.
The 23-year-old, who weighed in one pound lighter, is a former Southern Area champion and has been called a coward by Okolie in the bitter build-up to the bout, fittingly billed as “British Beef”.
So here’s how to make sure you don’t miss a minute of the action.
President Trump and the First Lady Melania Trump received French President Macron and his wife and amp;nbsp;Brigitte Macron at the White House.
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Dr. Karla (Grabinger) Sathre loved animals and working with them all her life. As a veterinarian and graduate of NDSU and Iowa State University’s College of Veterinary Science, she worked in a small animal clinic in Wausau, Wisconsin.
Her dream, and one into which she devoted many hours in fundraising and personal effort, was to establish a no-kill shelter in her area. Her work record described in the award description stated she spends more than 30 hours a week to ensure the health and safety of both animals and the volunteers who work with the animals.
The search for a swimmer missing since July 2 ended in tragedy on Wednesday when divers recovered the body of the 18-year-old victim.
Pinawa Dam Provincial Park was closed Tuesday as divers searched for the young man who disappeared while swimming with friends in Lee River.
RCMP say his body was found by the underwater recovery team at approximately 12:10 pm.
The man had been swimming with friends in the rapids on the high side of the dam when they lost sight of him, according to RCMP. He wasn't wearing a life-jacket and never resurfaced.
An autopsy will be conducted to determine the cause of death while the Mounties continue their investigation.
#rcmpmb Underwater Recovery Team have located the 18-year-old male who was swimming at the Old Pinawa Dam on July 2. He is deceased. An autopsy will be conducted. The investigation continues. pic.twitter.com/ktvrvG6BvR —@rcmpmb
After Thursday night’s Thunder-Nuggets game in Denver, Russell Westbrook shoved a taunting fan who managed to get on the court.
According to ESPN‘s Royce Young and Ramona Shelburne, the NBA will not take action against Russ, and the fan has been banned from future games.
The fan left his seat, wasn’t stopped by security, stepped onto the court and came face-to-face with Westbrook in the moments after the Nuggets’ buzzer-beating, 127-124 victory. Arena security removed the fan — a partial season-ticket holder — from the court. A source told ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne that following the incident, law enforcement issued a summons and complaint for trespass, and the fan has been banned from games.
As Young reports, the league “ultimately decided against punishment for Westbrook, as there was no aggression or engagement from the reigning MVP toward the fan.”
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The World Series of Fighting has booked heavyweight champion Blagoy Ivanov for the February WSOF 35 event.
Ivanov will defend his title against former UFC fighter Shawn Jordan on February 25. The card does not currently have a host site or venue, but is expected to air on NBC Sports Network.
Following a run with Bellator, Ivanov (14-1) signed with the WSOF and promptly scored the division title. He has defended the title three times previously, including wins over Derrick Mehmen and Josh Copeland.
Jordan (19-7) is a former Louisiana State University football and wrestling standout. He has won four of his last five, including a 3-1 mark with the UFC before leaving via free agency. Jordan finished Ashley Gooch in his promotional debut.
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* Says its unit will invest 60 million yuan to set up a Shanghai-based wholly owned capital management unit
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BOWLING GREEN, Va. — A Virginia county says it has reached an agreement with the federal government to detain immigrants who have entered the U.S. illegally in a former regional jail.
Caroline County said Tuesday that the five-year deal involving the facility previously known as the Peumansend Creek Regional Jail was reached after almost a year of negotiations.
The county’s press release says the facility will house adult male and female immigrants who have no children.
The Free Lance-Star reports U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement will run the center, which is located on Fort A.P. Hill and will now be known as the Caroline Detention Facility.
County Administrator Charles Culley says the first detainees will arrive in 30 days.
County officials expect the deal will reinstate up to 120 jobs that were lost when the jail closed.
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A DOG show and a fancy dress competition drew the crowds to the South Show on Saturday afternoon.
It was the second day of the community event, which aims to showcase the produce from people in Town, St Martin’s, St Andrew’s and Forest.
But the event at the Professor Shaw Community Centre was also about the outdoor activities.
Lots of children took part in the fancy dress competition, including nine-year-old twins Matthew and Grace Girard.
Matthew dressed as a wizard, while his sister was a scarecrow.
The costumes were made by their mum Sarah.
‘I already had this hat, which I thought looked good for a scarecrow and it went from there,’ she said.
‘We always take part every year.’
The West Show begins at the former L’Eree Aerodrome on Wednesday.
's stock had its "buy" rating restated by equities research analysts at Needham & Company LLC in a research report issued to clients and investors on Tuesday. They presently have a $30.00 target price on the technology company's stock.
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At around 4:30 a.m on Thursday, February 9th Truckee Meadows Fire responded to a vehicle fire that had turned into a brush fire.
Officials say that the driver crashed into a tree causing the vehicle to catch on fire. When crews arrived the vehicle was fully engulfed in flames. Crews were able to quickly put the fire out.
Crews say high winds are a concern but the fire is fully out.
No injuries have been reported yet.
Arrowcreek Parkway is closed for now at the security gate.
CDC: Flu Season Worsens Nationally
NEW YORK (AP) – It looks like Groundhog Day for the nation’s flu report, too: It’s gotten worse, and there are weeks of suffering ahead.
The government’s latest report out Friday shows the flu season continued to intensify last week.
One of every 14 visits to doctors and clinics were for symptoms of the flu. That’s the highest level since the swine flu pandemic in 2009.
Last week, 42 states reported high patient traffic for the flu, up from 39. Hospital stays because of the flu were also up.
Experts had thought this season might be bad, but its intensity has surprised most everyone. The flu usually peaks in February.
Friday’s report is from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Police: Blast at China kindergarten; reports of casualties
BEIJING (AP) Police say an explosion has struck the entrance to a kindergarten in eastern China, with reports saying there have been casualties.
Police officials say they’re investigating and have no word yet on injuries or deaths.
However, state media reports say people have been hurt and photos purportedly from the scene and posted to social media showed children and adults lying on the ground, some of them bleeding.
Police say the blast struck at 4:50 p.m. Thursday in Fengxian in Jiangsu province.
Kindergartens in China have been targeted before in apparent revenge attacks carried out by people bearing grudges against their neighbors and society.
China maintains tight control over firearms and most attacks are carried out using knives, axes or homemade explosives.
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Surprisingly, Volvo has launched the XC60 in SA without fanfare, preferring instead to make some noise a few weeks ago for the new XC40, which has proven so popular that Volvo has had to double its allocation for SA from 350 in 2018 to 700.
The XC60 probably does not need fanfare, though. Its history and new awards speak for themselves. We drove it in 2017 and were highly impressed. Since then it has won the highest accolade, the 2018 World Car of the Year title. It’s a very good start for the latest generation.
The previous one sold more than 1-million units globally in its nine-year life and was the top-selling premium SUV in Europe. It was also the best-selling model in Volvo SA’s line-up.
The all-new XC60 is the fourth model based on the company’s SPA (Scalable Platform Architecture), following the introduction of the top-of-the-line 90 cluster in recent years including the S90 sedan and XC90 SUV.
"Locally, the XC60 is our most successful model to date, says Greg Maruszewski, MD of Volvo Car SA.
Feb 14 Easy Bio Inc :
* Says it changed Co-CEO to Chi Hyeon Wuk from Chi Won Chul, effective Feb. 14
* Says the other Co-CEO Kim Ji Beom still serves as Co-CEO in the company as well
Source text in Korean: goo.gl/bV0SN1
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A 16-year-old girl from Ellsinore was able to escape serious injuries in a Friday morning accident.
According to an online crash report from the Missouri Highway Patrol, the girl was a passenger in a 2003 Toyota Highlander that was hit on U.S. 67 North of Poplar Bluff. The report says her vehicle was struck by a 2002 Toyota Camry that was trying to pass.
The teen went to the hospital with minor injuries. The 40-year-old driver of the Highlander and the 18-year-old driver of the Camry were not hurt.
The report does not say any citations were issued.
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FLORENCE, Ala. (AP) — Authorities say three people died on New Year’s Eve when the utility terrain vehicle they were driving went off the road and hit a tree.
Senior Trooper Johnathan Appling tells AL.com four people were in the Polaris Ranger UTV around 8:40 p.m. Saturday when it went off the road.
The driver and two passengers were thrown from the vehicle and died at the scene. A fourth passenger was injured and taken to a local hospital.
None of the passengers were using seat belts or helmets.
Appling said the preliminary investigation shows alcohol played a role in the crash. Alabama State Troopers are investigating the accident.
Sergi Canos scored four times after his return to Brentford in January
Brentford winger Sergi Canos could feature for the first time this season when they face Bristol City on Tuesday.
The Spaniard has missed all three of the Bees' fixtures so far because of an ankle injury.
Bristol City left-back Joe Bryan, who played in Saturday's defeat by Birmingham City despite struggling with an ankle problem, is rated as 50-50 for the game at Griffin Park.
The Robins are still without injured forwards Matty Taylor and Milan Djuric.
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Jonathan Martin, who brought stability to an administration in turmoil after taking over as the Dallas Symphony's CEO and president in 2012, is leaving his post to take the reins as president of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, the DSO announced today. Michelle Miller Burns, the symphony's executive vice president for institutional advancement and COO since 2015, has been named interim president, effective immediately.
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SOUND FAMILIAR? Cambridge Analytica Executives Caught On Camera Suggesting The Use Of Ex-Spies And Entrapment To Interfere With Elections
Channel 4 News went undercover and captured executives from Cambridge Analytica suggesting the use of former spies, shell companies and entrapment to affect the outcome of an election. Sound familiar?
ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA, UNITED STATES, June 13, 2017 / EINPresswire.com / -- Last year, Drexel University in Philadelphia went viral with its spy-themed, record-breaking crowdfunding campaign. This year, Drexel sought to repeat that success.
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× Police: 13-year-old critically stabbed in Grahamwood, juvenile detained
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A 13-year-old was stabbed in the 3800 block of Tutwiler in Grahamwood Wednesday evening, Memphis Police said.
The victim was transported to LeBonheur Children’s Hospital in critical condition.
A juvenile has been detained.
This is an ongoing investigation.
We will update this story as more information becomes available.
MPD Officers are on the scene of a wounding at 3823 Tutwiler. A 13yo was stabbed and is being transported by Unit 15 critical to Lebonheur. Officers have a juvenile detained at this time. — Memphis Police Dept (@MEM_PoliceDept) May 31, 2018
City celebration: Hongkong Post and China Post will jointly issue a stamp to mark the anniversary.
City celebration: Hongkong Post and China Post will jointly issue a stamp to mark the anniversary.
City celebration: Hongkong Post will issue special stamps to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
City celebration: Hongkong Post will issue special stamps to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
Hongkong Post will issue two sets of special stamps to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region on July 1.
The first set features four stamps showing the vitality and attractiveness of Hong Kong.
Jointly issued with China Post, the second set features a stamp showing people celebrating the anniversary with lion dancers.
Official first day covers will be on sale for $1.30 at all post offices from tomorrow.
× LG Chem announces expansion; up to 150 new jobs
HOLLAND, Mich. – A battery plant along the lakeshore announced Wednesday that it will be expanding.
LG Chem Michigan Inc. announced in a release that they will build a 100,000 square-foot addition to the current battery cell manufacturing facility in Holland. They say they plan to break ground on the addition next month and be ready to go with the space in August.
The company says the new building will expand on their battery pack assembly and add multiple assembly lines. They expect to create up to 150 new jobs.
The company makes battery cells and packs for electric vehicles, including the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica hybrid and the 2017 Chevy Volt.
Registration will allow you to post comments on ctpost.com and create a ctpost.com Subscriber Portal account for you to manage subscriptions and email preferences. North Korea will build a nuclear missile that can hit the US mainland within a short period - for that reason the US considers them the top threat to security.
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Top model Daan van der Deen teams up with fashion photographer David Urbanke for Brooklyn Walk story coming from the pages of Caleo Magazine‘s Winter 2016/17 edition. Styling is work of Raytell Bridges, with grooming from William Murphy.
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - Sanmina Corp:
* SANMINA - ‍ON FEB 1, ENTERED THIRD AMENDED & RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT TO AMEND EXISTING SECOND AMENDED & RESTATED LOAN AGREEMENT, DATED MAY 20, 2015​
* SANMINA CORP - CREDIT AGREEMENT PROVIDES FOR A $500.0 MILLION SECURED REVOLVING CREDIT FACILITY
* SANMINA SAYS CREDIT AGREEMENT PROVIDES FOR $500 MILLION SECURED REVOLVING CREDIT FACILITY - SEC FILING
* SANMINA CORP - COMMITMENTS UNDER CREDIT AGREEMENT EXPIRE ON FEBRUARY 1, 2023 Source text: (bit.ly/2FDRrUM) Further company coverage:
FRANKFURT, Germany — The Frankfurt zoo is showing off its first lion cubs in 15 years.
The mother, Zarina, gave birth to triplets April 14, and kept a close eye on her offspring as they took their first steps in the zoo's lion enclosure on Wednesday.
The father, 12-year-old Kumar, is being kept apart from 6-year-old Zarina and the cubs until zookeepers are sure that the mother will tolerate his presence. The Asian lion cubs haven't yet been named, and keepers believe — but aren't yet sure — that two of them are male.
A teenager was taken to hospital with serious injuries after a fight near Western Canada High School on Thursday afternoon.
Police and emergency crews were called to the school at 17th Avenue and Fifth Street S.W. at about 12:30 p.m., said EMS spokesman Adam Loria.
Another male student was treated at the scene.
​The school's principal, Martin Poirier, sent an email to parents notifying them about the incident, which he said happened off school property behind a restaurant on 17th Avenue.
"Each situation that arises requires an appropriate level of response to ensure the safety and security of students and staff," he said.
"School staff is monitoring this situation closely, and, if necessary, we will enact other critical incident protocols or procedures. Keeping all students safe at school is our priority."
Calgary police say the incident is under investigation but so far no charges have been laid.
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CARMEL, Ind. (WISH) – City Council members in Carmel voted Monday against the proposal that would have made the use of turn signals mandatory in roundabouts.
The proposal, if passed, would have fined drivers $100 for failing to use a signal while exiting a roundabout.
Carmel would have been the only community in Indiana to have such a law.
Council members voted 5-1 against the proposal.
The majority of the council feared the proposed law would be too confusing for drivers and thought the fine was too steep.
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AROUND 30 houses were razed by a fire at Purok 6, Mabini Extension, Barangay 76-A Bucana, Davao City on Monday, April 17.
In a span of 30 minutes, the fire, which broke out around 4 p.m., immediately burned down the houses that were composed of light and combustible materials.
According to the initial investigation of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) Bangoy Fire Station, the huge fire razed close to three dozen houses.
Investigation of the cause of fire is still ongoing and authorities could not yet disclose whether it was electrical-related.
The fire also caused heavy traffic leading to Mabini Extension.
Meanwhile, the Davao City Social Services and Development Office began conducting validation for affected residents and provided the victims with food packs and sleeping materials. They are temporarily evacuated in Barangay 31-D.
The BFP has not yet declared fire out as of Monday evening.
SunStar Davao tried to contact the BFP officials but they could not be reached.
Bradley Cooper arrives at the Warner Bros. presentation at CinemaCon 2018, the official convention of the National Association of Theatre Owners, at Caesars Palace on Tuesday, April 24, 2018, in Las Vegas. Photo by Chris Pizzello
A Joe Gormley hat-trick, including two penalties, helps Cliftonville defeat 10-man Crusaders 4-1 in the sixth round of the Irish Cup at Solitude.
The government Cabinet met for the ... Here's what might come next for President Donald Trump's travel ban after a second appeals court refused to reinstate it. Here's what might come next for President Donald Trump's travel ban after a second appeals court refused to reinstate it.
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Mrs. Henrietta Wadsworth Page, age 85 of Marianna, Florida went home to be with the Lord on Saturday April 21, 2018 at the Florida Hospital Fish Memorial in Orange City, Florida.
She was a native of Jackson County, Florida, a member of the New Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church in Marianna, Florida. She was a graduate of Jackson County Training School and retired from Arthur G. Dozier School for Boys.
She leaves to cherish her memories, one son: Vincent Page and wife Sylvia of Deltona, Florida; two sisters: Mary Wadsworth White and Christine Wadsworth Johnson both of Marianna, Florida; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Public visitation will be 10:00AM, Saturday, April 28, 2018 until funeral time at 11 AM, at Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church, Barnes Street in Marianna, Florida.
Interment will follow in the Orange Hill Cemetery in Marianna under the directions of Christian Memorial Chapel of Graceville, Florida.
A stuntwoman was killed Monday on the set of Deadpool 2 in Vancouver while filming a motorcycle stunt for the much-anticipated sequel to Marvel Comic's anti-superhero blockbuster, police said.
"Vancouver Police can confirm that a female stunt driver has died on the set of Deadpool during a stunt on a motorcycle," police said in a statement.
Images posted in local newspapers showed police taping off a black Ducati motorcycle sitting on its side next to a smashed officer tower window in downtown Vancouver.
Actress Zazie Beetz, who is best known for her role in the FX television network series Atlanta, was reportedly spotted driving the motorcycle, or one like it, during filming.
Beetz has been cast in the film as Domino, a mercenary with exceptional marksmanship and fighting skills, and mutant powers.
The first Deadpool movie earned US$783 million at the box office.
Production on the sequel, which also stars Ryan Reynolds as the title character and Josh Brolin, began two months ago.
“They’ve been talking with this gentleman for a long time. You read Clinton’s book, he said, ‘Oh, we made such a great peace deal,’ and it was a joke.
You look at different things over the years with President Obama. Everybody has been outplayed, they’ve all been outplayed by this gentleman and we’ll see what happens. But I just don’t telegraph my moves.”
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Casimira Tadewaldt and chef Jose Luis de Cossio's Peruvian restaurant has always been an experimental restaurant in the broadest sense—changing its hours, its prices, and even the type of restaurant it wants to be. It has also been home to wonders, not only ceviches stunning in their depth and acidity but deeply comforting pastel de choclo or saltado—a playground for a talented chef who, twice at Gaston Acurio's La Mar restaurants in Lima and San Francisco, and twice at Peruvian money-palace Andina, has struck out again and again to find a new path.
A lot of progress has been made on improvements at 1217 Madison Street in Great Bend. The once unsafe and dangerous structure with fire damage had its public hearing last week to determine if the City of Great Bend would raze the building.
At the June 5 Great Bend City Council meeting, Code Enforcement Officer Stuart Baker mentioned insurance adjusters thought the house was close to being totaled out. At the public hearing last Monday, Baker says the owner has made a lot of progress to repair the house.
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The Madison home endured a fire on February 26, 2017 that severely damaged the front of the house and the owner reported termite damage. Baker says the interior has since been gutted with a new electrical service to be installed and more renovations to come.
The council voted to allow the owner to keep making improvements after showing intentions to make the property safe.
IMAX Corporation (NYSE:IMAX) announces an expanded hybrid revenue-sharing partnership with Jiangsu Omnijoi Cinema Development Co.
The company says the arrangement will see the addition of 40 new IMAX theater systems to be located in new multiplexes across tier one to tier four cities in China.
The majority of the sites are expected to be open by the end of 2020 and the remaining sites are seen opening by the end of 2021.
The agreement brings Omnijoi Cinemas' total IMAX commitment to 72 theaters.
IMAX CEO Richard L. Gelfond says the new signings add to the company's growing number of joint revenue-sharing arrangements in China and support continued growth in the region.
IMAX operates in China through its IMAX China (OTC:IMXCF, OTC:IXCNY) subsidiary.
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April 24 (Reuters) - Atossa Genetics Inc:
* ATOSSA GENETICS RECEIVES POSITIVE INTERIM REVIEW FROM INDEPENDENT SAFETY COMMITTEE IN PHASE 1 TOPICAL ENDOXIFEN DOSE ESCALATION STUDY IN MEN
* ATOSSA GENETICS - INDEPENDENT SAFETY COMMITTEE REVIEWED BLINDED DATA FROM FIRST GROUP IN STUDY, CONCLUDED STUDY MAY ADVANCE TO NEXT DOSING LEVEL Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
April 12 Industrial Bank Co Ltd :
* Says it completed the issuance of 1.72 billion A shares at 15.10 yuan per share, through private placement
* Says it raised 26.0 billion yuan in total through the private placement
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/HPO3C3
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron work on a New Year’s Eve light up ball that their unit repaired at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Dec. 21, 2016. With the hope of spreading holiday cheer, the 379th ECES will be lowering this ball in celebration of the new year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cynthia A. Innocenti)
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Vehicle recovery, and data analytics company, Cartrack released its full year results earlier today. The company’s business in South Africa reported a 19 per cent in subscription revenue to R1.16 billion while subscribers grew 26 per cent over the same period. Joining CNBC Africa to talk more about the company’s performance and prospects is the company’s chief financial officer, Marius Van Reenen.
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LAS VEGAS (AP)  The ex-wife of Steve Wynn, who is also the biggest shareholder and co-founder of Wynn Resorts, is seeking to remove one of the company directors overseeing an internal investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against the casino magnate.
Elaine Wynn said in a filing Monday with U.S. regulators that John Hagenbuch is allied too closely with Steve Wynn. She asked shareholders to reject his re-election.
Steve Wynn resigned as chairman and CEO and later sold his company shares after the Wall Street Journal reported that several women said he harassed or assaulted them and that one case led to a $7.5 million settlement. He denies the allegations. He has filed a defamation lawsuit against The Associated Press for its reporting on a separate allegation made to police.
ALLEGAN, Mich. (AP) — After hearing arguments, the Michigan Supreme Court won’t intervene in a dispute over an inheritance in Allegan County.
The vote was 3-3 Monday with Justice Richard Bernstein not participating. The tie means an appeals court decision will stand.
John Cliffman didn’t have a will in 2012 when he died in a car accident. His two sisters have been declared the beneficiaries of a $160,000 settlement with an insurance company.
Cliffman’s stepsons challenged the award, noting that their mother was married to Cliffman until she died in 1996. They said Cliffman raised them as his own sons.
Three Supreme Court justices said the stepsons were entitled to a share, but the tie means the sisters win.
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Clouds and wind move through the Atlanta area, Monday, March 19, 2018. More than 29 million people, including millions in Atlanta, face a threat of severe storms that could bring large, damaging winds and strong tornadoes to the southeastern United States, forecasters said. Alex Sanz AP Photo
CAIRO, Dec 10 (Reuters) - Average yields on Egypt’s three- and nine-month treasury bills rose at an auction on Sunday, central bank data showed.
Yields on the 91-day bills rose to 19.257 percent from 19.171 at the last sale a week earlier, while yields on the 273-day bills rose to 18.838 percent from 18.746.
Appetite for Egypt’s domestic debt has grown since the central bank floated the pound currency a year ago. Since then, the CBE has raised key interest rates by 700 basis points. (Reporting by Arwa Gaballa)
COIMBATORE: Bharathiar University Vice-Chancellor A Ganapathi was today arrested for allegedly accepting Rs 30 lakh as bribe from an aspirant for the post of an assistant professor, the police said.
Ganapathi allegedly demanded a huge sum for the post and finally agreed to take Rs 30 lakh from complainant Suresh, they said.
Acting on the complaint, officials of the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) laid a trap and gave the man chemically treated notes, to be handed over to the vice chancellor, the police said.
Ganapathy was arrested by the DVAC oficials at his residence after he accepted Rs one lakh in cash and Rs 29 lakh by cheque from Suresh, they said.
A large number of police and revenue personnel were deployed during the operation, they added.
The varsity was established by the Tamil Nadu government in February 1982.
Donna Palomba, a former Waterbury resident who was raped in her home in 1993, keeps talking about her assault. And the more she talks, the more the circle of sexual assault victims around her grows.
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Jul 4 (OPTA) - Results from the MLB games on Wednesday (home team in CAPS)(start times are EST) Boston 3 WASHINGTON 0 BOS 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 - 3 WAS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 Atlanta at NY Yankees in play Tampa Bay at Miami in play Detroit at Chicago Cubs in play Baltimore at Philadelphia (16:05) San Diego at Oakland (16:05) LA Angels at Seattle (16:10) Minnesota at Milwaukee (16:10) Houston at Texas (19:05) NY Mets at Toronto (19:07) Chicago White Sox at Cincinnati (19:10) Pittsburgh at LA Dodgers (20:10) San Francisco at Colorado (20:10) Cleveland at Kansas City (20:15) St. Louis at Arizona (22:10)
Authorities have confirmed the body found last week in a northeast Ohio field is a missing 13-year-old girl last seen with a convicted rapist. Police say Kara was last seen May 9 with a 46-year-old registered sex offender described as a family acquaintance.
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Thousands of service members, from a coalition of 39 nations, are deployed in Afghanistan over the holidays. This week, RSHQ Commander Gen. Nicholson traveled across the country to thank them, and their families, for their dedication to the mission.
The violence over the weekend in Charlottesville, Virginia, has prompted some soul searching at the University of Virginia.
Here & Now's Jeremy Hobson talks with Brian Balogh (@historyfellow), a professor of history at Virginia, about what he saw and what might be done to prevent it from happening again.
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Dec 10 (Reuters) - Chongqing Fuling Zhacai Group Co Ltd :
* SAYS IT PLANS ASSET ACQUISITION, SHARE TRADE REMAINS SUSPENDED Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2AKNqwz Further company coverage: (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
Man with concealed carry permit fired shots during Loop robbery
A man with a concealed carry permit fired shots while he was being robbed Wednesday afternoon in The Loop.
The man, whose age was unknown, was approached by two males while he was waiting in traffic about 3 p.m. in the 0–100 block of East Wacker Drive, according to Chicago Police. One of the males distracted him while the other grabbed personal property from his vehicle.
The man discharged a firearm and fled from the robbery, police said. No injuries were reported.
The man is a licensed concealed carry holder and is cooperating with police investigators, police said.
Dean Elgar became the first South African to reach 1000 tests runs in a calendar year since 2012 in Bloemfontein on Friday.
Elgar was 72 not out after the first session of the second test against Bangladesh‚ which ended with South Africa 126 without loss.
Aiden Markram‚ who was run out for 97 by Elgar on his debut in the first test in Potchefstroom‚ was 54 not out.
Elgar reached his landmark with the last ball of the fourth over of Friday’s play‚ a delivery from Subashis Roy‚ that he drove through mid-on for four.
The last South African to make it to 1000 runs in a year was Hashim Amla‚ and Elgar went into the match 16 runs shy of the mark.
Bangladesh won the toss and‚ perhaps‚ declined to bat first on what appeared to be a sound surface.
CalAmp (CAMP -1.5% ) SEC filings have indicated a pair of insider moves to sell the stock.
Senior VP of Business Development Garo Sarkissian this week disposed of 4,994 shares at $24.03, and 4,839 shares at $23.75, to draw gross proceeds of $234,932.
Meanwhile, as part of an existing 10b5-1 trading plan, President/CEO Michael Burdiek filed that he exercised options for 4,000 shares at $2.13 each, sold 4,000 shares at $23.99 and another 5,000 shares at the same price.
The 9,000 shares sold brought Burdiek $215,910 in proceeds.
Police in Fayetteville are investigating after a man was taken to the hospital in a personal vehicle early Monday.It appears he was shot somewhere near Ferrell and Field Crest Drive.Investigators found evidence of more than 10 shots fired.There was no immediate word on the man's condition or suspects.
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The Columbia police are investigating a shooting and a car crash into a home that caused injuries.
The abandoned home is located in the 2800 block of Booker Street off Colonial Drive and Farrow Road. Police believe that the person that was shot was in the car at the time of the shooting.
One person was shot in the lower body and taken to the hospital. The victim is expected to be OK. A suspect fled the car and is still being sought by police.
Investigators are also determining if the incident was captured on surveillance video. Call crimestoppers if you can help with the case. — Cola Police Dept. SC (@ColumbiaPDSC) April 20, 2017
Investigators are currently speaking with witnesses at the scene.
If you have any information about this case, you are asked to call CrimeStoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC.
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Joe Yamour of Hawthorn Woods walks alongside his 3-year-old son, Conrad, as he enjoys a pony ride at the Lake Zurich Independence/Family Day at Paulus Park on Wednesday. A Zoo to You in Marengo provided the pony rides and petty zoo for the annual event.
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The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) on Thursday said that it has lost contact with one of its fighter jets, the media reported.
In a statement, the RMAF said that the plane had taken off from the Kuantan Air Force base at 11 a.m., and lost contact half an hour later, reports The Star daily.
A search and rescue operation is currently underway.
The Hawk 108 is an export version of the Hawk 100, a two-seat advanced weapons trainer with additional avionics, optional forward-looking infrared, a redesigned wing and hands-on throttle-and-stick.
The aircraft is fitted with a Sky Guardian Radar warning receiver and wingtip air-to-air missile rails.
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When Donald Trump brought his presidential campaign to Pittsburgh in early 2016, he promised that as president he would restore the region's coal and steel industries. A little more than a year after he took office, Pittsburgh and Pennsylvania's economies are a mix of pluses and minuses. So are the coal, steel and manufacturing industries that he vowed to rebuild.
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“Qatar will sign a deal to buy up to 36 F-15 jets from the U.S. even as a political crisis in the Gulf leaves the Middle East nation isolated by its neighbors and criticized by President Trump for supporting terrorism,” Bloomberg reports.
“Qatar’s defense minister will meet with Pentagon chief Jim Mattis on Wednesday to seal the agreement.”
“The View” host Rosie O’Donnell grilled President Barack Obama about mental illness at an intimate fund-raiser in New York. O’Donnell, who has previously revealed she is one of the “haunted,”...
“Prince Philip carries out final official engagement,” the BBC informed the world on August 2, 2017. “The Duke of Edinburgh met Royal Marines in his final solo public engagement before he retires from royal duties.” There is an air of historic solemnity in the tone of the BBC. “The 96-year-old announced his retirement in May, after…
SOCHI, Russia — Murat Gassiev of Russia knocked out Yunier Dorticos of Cuba with less than 20 seconds remaining in the final round to unify the IBF and WBA cruiserweight titles.
The victory early Sunday in Sochi's Bolshoi Ice Dome qualifies Gassiev for the World Boxing Superseries final against Oleksandr Usyk of Ukraine in May. Usyk holds the WBO and WBC belts.
Gassiev's record rises to 26-0, with 19 knockouts.
It is Dorticos' first professional loss; he's 22-1 with 21 knockouts.
Mesoraco (head) passed a second concussion test Wednesday and will be available off the bench for the Mets' game against the Blue Jays, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
The backstop took a couple blows to the head in Tuesday's game, but he was fortunate to avoid any concussion symptoms, which would have necessitated a week-long stay on the disabled list. It appears Mesoraco's absence from the lineup Wednesday is strictly precautionary and he should be ready to step back in behind the plate in Friday's series opener against the Rays.
Crews rescued a horse that became stuck in a muddy ditch in Preesall.
Fire crews from Lancaster and Preesall attended the incident on Heads Dykes Road at around midnight on June 13.
Firefighters used large animal rescue techniques to pull the 20-year-old horse out of the ditch.
A spokesman for the fire service said: "We were called to a horse that had been trapped for several hours in a ditch. The animal was very distressed and we had to wait for the a vet to arrive to sedate the animal before we started.
"We used large animal rescue techniques to drag and pull the animal out to safety.
"It took us around 15 mins to move the horse."
The horse was alive and breathing when fire fighters left the scene.
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Some games have it all and the NL wild-card game between the Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies was one of then. Sarah McLellan and Scott Bordow from azcentral sports break it down. Sarah McLellan/azcentral sports
A worker checks cars made by South Korea's automakers Hyundai Motor and affiliate Kia Motors at their shipping yard at a port in Pyeongtaek, about 70 km (43 miles) south of Seoul July 25, 2013. REUTERS/Lee Jae-Won
SEOUL South Korea's automakers association is concerned about the possible revision of the country's trade deal with the United States, an official of the industry group said on Friday.
The remarks follow comments to Reuters by U.S. President Donald Trump that he would renegotiate or terminate "the horrible" trade deal with South Korea.
"We are worried about the uncertainty of the deal," Kim Tae-nyen, vice president at the Korea Automobile Manufacturers Association (KAMA), told Reuters by telephone.
The KAMA is an industry group of South Korean automakers, including Hyundai Motor and Kia Motors.
(Reporting by Hyunjoo Jin)
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Nick Banyard scored 18 points making all four of his 3-pointers and A.J. Davis had his fourth double-double of the year with 16 points and 11 rebounds and Central Florida pulled away from Tulsa for a 71-53 win Tuesday night.
The Knights held a 31-27 lead at halftime. Central Florida (16-10, 7-7 American Athletic) led 43-40 with 11:36 to play and then went on a 23-10 run in the next eight minutes to put the game out of reach for Tulsa (12-13, 6-7).
Banyard also collected nine rebounds and Central Florida owned a 40-28 edge on the glass. B.J. Taylor scored 15 points and Matt Williams scored 13. The Knights shot 23 for 44 from the floor (52 percent).
Martins Igbanu was the lone Tulsa player in double figures scoring 15 points and grabbing six boards. Tulsa was 30 percent from the floor on 17-for-57 shooting.
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Nigel Adkins got off to a winning start to life at Hull City this weekend as his side defied the odds to beat Brentford 3-2 at the KCOM Stadium this Saturday.
As such, the Mail’s sport editor James Smailes sat down with City reporter Philip Buckingham and City writer Will Jackson to talk about the events of the weekend.
The trio discuss the impact Nigel Adkins has had on the Tigers, the performances of Jon Toral, Kamil Grosicki and Ola Aina and of course the injury worries.
Looking ahead towards a busy Christmas schedule, they also make their predictions for the rest of the calendar year.
You can listen to the podcast above, or head to iTunes and search The 1904 Club to subscribe or download and listen to the latest edition.
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Flint Mayor Karen Weaver speaks about water credits being cut after Feb. 28 during a press conference on Monday, Feb. 13, 2017 at City Hall in Flint, Mich. Weaver said she will meet with Gov. Rick Snyder to resolve water credit issues.
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After facing two days of criticism for his response to the violence at a white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, President Trump condemned the attack in a statement from the White House.
Paul raises an important issue: what’s wrong with experts? I suspect the answer is: plenty.
These many faults, however, don’t include the failure to foresee the financial crisis. It’s not the job of economists to act as soothsayers, any more than we expect mechanics to predict the next fault with our car, or doctors our next illness. There’s a lot of good economists can do without prophecy.
Sometimes at the end of a serious discussion, it’s hard to know when you’ve reached a healthy compromise – or if you really just sold out. Shira Block, from ShiraBlock.com, taught us how to discern between the two.
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A man suspected of fatally shooting four people at a Waffle House restaurant in Tennessee and who was arrested Monday after hiding for more than 24 hours has ties to Colorado.
Travis Reinking, 29, was interviewed by a Salida newspaper for a "Word on the Street" column in January 2017, and when arrested last July in Washington D.C. for an incident outside the White House, he carried a Colorado driver's license.
In the brief interview with the Mountain Mail, Reinking, along with several other people that day, answered the question: "What makes you happy?"
His answer, according to the newspaper, was: "True love. Just because it's the best thing that can happen in life."
Reinking, at the time, told Guinne Stropes of the Mountain Mail that he resided in Salida.
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NEW YORK (AP) — A 1-15 record earned the Cleveland Browns the top pick in April’s NFL draft.
Since returning to the league as an expansion franchise in 1999, the Browns twice have used the No. 1 overall selection. In their first season, they chose Kentucky quarterback Tim Couch. The next year, they got Penn State defensive lineman Courtney Brown.
San Francisco (2-14) will pick second, followed by Chicago and Jacksonville, both 3-13.
The Rams (4-12), Jets and Chargers, both 5-11, Carolina (6-10), Cincinnati (6-9-1) and Buffalo (7-9) close out the top 10.
Only the draft positions for non-playoff qualifiers has been settled. Other spots will be determined by postseason results, with the Super Bowl winner choosing last regardless of record, and the Super Bowl loser going next to last in all rounds.
The draft will be April 27-29 in Philadelphia.
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The federal government wants to allow U.S. seafood harvesters to continue collecting the same amounts of some popular kinds of shellfish.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says it wants to keep the quotas steady for surf clams, ocean quahogs and Maine ocean quahogs. Fishermen have harvested more than 38 million pounds of Atlantic surf clams every year since 1979. Quahogs are also a key seafood product in the Northeast.
Surf clams and quahogs are used to make chowders, stuffed clams, fried clams and other popular seafood items.
The government is collecting public comments about the proposal until Dec. 26. Quotas for the shellfish have remained unchanged since 2004.
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The Elizabeth Tower, which houses the Great Clock and the ‘Big Ben’ bell, is seen above the Houses of Parliament, in central London, Monday. (Reuters/Neil Hall)
LONDON (AP) - Big Ben will fall silent next week in London as a major restoration project gets underway.
The bongs of the iconic bell will be stopped on Aug. 21 to protect workers during a four-year, 29-million-pound ($38 million) conservation project that includes repair of the Queen Elizabeth Tower, which houses Big Ben and its clock.
Steve Jaggs, keeper of the Great Clock, said Monday that the mechanism will be dismantled piece by piece and its four dials will be cleaned and repaired.
Big Ben has been stopped several times since it first sounded in 1859, but the current restoration project will mark the longest period of silence for the bell.
It will still sound on big occasions, such as Remembrance Sunday.
President Uhuru Kenyatta has caused a stir following a statement he made on Wednesday about Deputy President William Ruto during an event in Nairobi’s Embakasi East area.
The president had launched the Nairobi Regeneration Program which will see the reconstruction of roads in 11 constituencies in Nairobi’s Eastlands. He was accompanied by among others DP Ruto, Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko, and Transport Cabinet Secretary James Macharia.
Addressing the residents, President Kenyatta said: “Hii kijana anaitwa Ruto unajua kila weekend anatangatanga kila mahali… atakua anapitia hizi machorochoro mkiona kuna kitu inaenda konakona mumuambie. Tuhakikishe kazi ya wananchi imefanyika… Tumekubaliana? Wangapi wanasema tuache siasa tuende kazi?” posed Uhuru as the crowd cheered.
Loosely translated: “The Deputy President comes around these areas a lot and if you see anything wrong with the progress of the project you can inform him. Let us ensure services are delivered to Kenyans.”
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Justin Timberlake joked during a Super Bowl press conference that he’d be ready to throw on some pads if the Patriots needed an extra receiver. He discussed man crushes, an ‘NSync reunion, and getting Al Michaels to shake his booty.
But as for his 2-year-old son Silas…would he ever play? NOPE. That’s a sensitive topic right now as a national conversation about the health and safety of youth football players is ongoing. Earlier this month, a group of former NFL players teamed up with the Concussion Legacy Foundation to support a parent initiative that advocates for children to avoid football until the age of 14.
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Rotary Club of Gravenhurst Food Drive collects 8,200 lbs from generous community donors with help of young volunteers
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GRAVENHURST — On Tuesday our Rotary Club — along with wonderful assistance from students at Beechgrove and GPS, Scouts, fellow Rotarians and friends — walked the streets of our town picking up donations of food to assist the Salvation Army’s Food Bank.
Door knockers were hung one week prior to remind residents of this drive.
Good weather, wonderful volunteers and generous food donations were the result.
We have just been advised by the Salvation Army that on the one day of the food drive over 8,200 lbs of food was collected.
That will really help out families this Thanksgiving weekend and beyond for awhile.
We wish to thank our giving community. We are sure that many in need had a happy Thanksgiving because of kind folks in Gravenhurst.
And thanks to our partners at the Royal Canadian Legion, who provided their annual pre-pickup barbecue for the volunteerrs.
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The wife of a farmer killed in police firing in Madhya Pradesh's Mandsaur district on Wednesday demanded Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan bring back her husband. Ghanshyam Dhakad was shot dead by police last week during widespread protests in support of farmers' demands.
When Dhakad's wife Rekha heard the news about Chouhan's two-day visit to the district, she said: "Will he bring back my husband? He (Dhakad) was beaten badly...He has two small children...What will happen to their future? I demand that he bring back my husband."
The kin of another killed farmer Abhishek Patidar, said that the Chief Minister has arrived too late. Chouhan reached Mandsaur on Wednesday morning and met the kin of the killed farmers. He promised that the government is with the bereaved families and will help them in all possible ways.
OAK PARK, Mich. (AP) — A team of four middle-schoolers from southeast Michigan is winning awards for a robot designed to fix potholes.
Berkley School District spokeswoman Jessica Stilger tells the Oakland Press that Team Equalizer won first place in May at the State Robofest contest in Lawrence Technological University.
The team went on to win fourth place this month at the World Robofest competition in Florida.
The team is made up of Norup Middle School seventh-graders Max Fagenson and Izzy Jansen, and eighth-graders Ellie Haenick and Max Rontal.
Silger says the students were assigned to solve real-world problems with a robot. The students’ research included studying injury and mortality rates of highway workers who fix crumbling roads.
A national transportation research group ranks Michigan’s roads as fourth worst in the nation.
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The United Nations has today called on countries around the world to accept 1300 Libyan refugees locked in Libya, mostly African, many of whom are being abused and held in terrible conditions, Reuters reported.
Niger has agreed to temporarily shelter the most vulnerable, including unaccompanied children and single mothers, while waiting for the resettlement procedure in other countries, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees said. The UN agency plans to evacuate between 700 and 1300 people from Libya in Niger by the end of January 2018 and called for places to be settled by the end of March.
"This is a desperate call for solidarity and humanity," said Falker Turk, Deputy High Commissioner for Refugees, to bring extremely vulnerable refugees from Libya as soon as possible.
Wake-Up Call begins conversations with Santa Fe’s five mayoral candidates today with Allan Webber’s appearance. KSFR's Tom Trowbridge interviewed Webber Monday morning.
THE Singapore market echoed the upward trend in the US and European markets amid strong US jobs data and the successful conclusion of the first part of Brexit talks between the UK and EU.
The key Straits Times Index scaled fresh two and a half years' high, finishing 35.8 points or 1.05
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Stars to go no-makeup in Who Magazine's Most Beautiful People The West Australian
The special issue hits the shelves this Thursday and this year there's a push for natural beauty.
Paulo Henrique, 15, poses with a canister with gasoline after filling it at a gas station in the outskirts of Brasilia. Henrique bought gasoline for his father who needed to go to hospital. REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino
During the 2016 presidential campaign, Russian hackers attacked the U.S. on two fronts: the psychological and the technical. Hackers used classic propaganda techniques to influence American voters, bought thousands of social media ads to propagate fake news, and broke into Democratic party email servers to steal information.
And it won't be the last time. Russian-backed psychological cyber warfare will only get better, and its methods more sophisticated.
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ASSOCIATED PRESS - The main elevators at Carlsbad Caverns National Park are up and running following a long-awaited modernization project that saw repeated delays.
The Carlsbad Current-Argus reports the primary elevator system began operating Monday and officials are planning to decommission the backup system next year so it can be updated too.
The primary system went out of service in November 2015 when a motor shaft sheared off.
Work to repair and modernize the elevators was supposed to be done by Memorial Day but was delayed until June 15 due to additional work needed on the interior of the cars.
The project was delayed again when the cables created excessive noise, caused by unexpected vibrations.
Park Superintendent Doug Neighbor says the elevators should hold out for a least a decade without any problems.
MIAMI (AP) — Authorities say a man packing a blue light and a BB gun pulled over a non-descript car on Interstate 95, ready to play “traffic cop” again. Bad move: the driver he pulled over is a real police detective.
The police report shows 46-year-old Pacheco Bustamante was arrested Friday morning on a felony charge of impersonating a Florida police officer.
It says Bustamante was driving a Ford Crown Victoria similar to many police vehicles when he approached the detective’s unmarked car and activated a siren. The detective pulled onto the highway shoulder, then arrested Bustamante when it became clear he’s no officer.
The report says Bustamante told police he had done this before.
It wasn’t immediately clear if Bustamante has found a real lawyer to represent him.
BERLIN (AP) — German Chancellor Angela Merkel says she thinks the internal combustion engines that are the mainstay of her country’s auto industry will eventually have to be phased out.
Merkel told German weekly Super Illu that bans on new gas or diesel cars planned by other European countries are right in principle, but declined to say if Germany should head in that direction and if so, when.
An extract of her interview published Monday quotes Merkel as saying: “I can’t give you a precise year yet, but the approach is the right one.”
Merkel reiterated her criticism of the car industry over the Volkswagen diesel emissions scandal, saying it was up to automakers to repair the damage done.
Her comments come a month before a national election in which Merkel is seeking a fourth term.
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Midfielder Gomes is on the fringes of Ernesto Valverde’s first-team squad and has managed just 12 starts in all competitions this term.
According to Spanish publication Don Balon, Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has come to the conclusion that the Portugal international has to go.
Gomes, who joined from Valencia for €35million in 2016, is under contract at the Nou Camp until 2021.
Despite his hefty transfer fee, Gomes has failed to convince in a Barcelona shirt and struggled to win over the fans.
He was whistled when he replaced Andres Iniesta during the La Liga win against Atletico Madrid last month.
Authorities searching for stolen land surveying trailer
THIBODAUX- Authorities are investigating the case of a stolen land surveying trailer.
On May 21, deputies responded to a complaint of a stolen trailer on Highway 20 in Thibodaux. Authorities learned that the trailer was stolen sometime between May 19 and May 20.
The trailer is valued at several thousand dollars.
Deputies are offering a reward for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons responsible for the theft. Anyone with information on the incident is encouraged to contact authorities.
Midtown Toronto looked like a scene out of an apocalyptic movie today as thick smoke enveloped Yonge and St. Clair from a six alarm blaze at the Badminton and Racquet Club. More than 100 firefighters were called in to fight the fire, which ultimately consumed the historic building.
Smoke could be seen from throughout the city as fire crews battled for much of the day to get contain the blaze, which they eventually succeeded in doing shortly after 4 p.m.
This is what today's terrifying scene looked like from above and below.
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The rival Koreas began two days of friendly basketball games in Pyongyang in their latest goodwill gesture amid a diplomatic push to resolve the nuclear standoff with North Korea.
Women from North and South Korea were mixed into two teams that competed against each other Wednesday at Pyongyang's Ryugyong Jong Ju Yong Gymnasium. A game between the men's mixed teams will be held later in the day.
The South Koreans will play against the North Korean men's and women's teams on Thursday before returning home on Friday.
The games will precede a planned three-day visit to North Korea by U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo for meetings over the future of the North's nuclear program.
Amara McLaughlin, CP24.com
Peel Regional Police are searching for a missing 13-year-old girl who disappeared four days ago from Brampton.
Danae Brown was last seen at her home near Vodden Street East and Kennedy Road North on Thursday morning, according to police.
Family and police are concerned for her well-being due to her age, investigators say.
She is described as five-feet, nine-inches tall, weighing 140 pounds, with dark brown shoulder length hair in four large braids.
She was last seen wearing a black leather jacket, a white t-shirt and blue jeans.
Anyone with information relating to Brown’s disappearance is asked to call the criminal investigation unit at 905-453-2121, ext. 2233 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
A sea of red, white and blue turned out Wednesday for the 114th Annual Huntington Beach Fourth of July Parade.
Bands, floats, equestrian groups, celebrities and community groups were part of the parade down Main Street. The festivities continue with entertainment on the pier until 9 p.m., when the fireworks show begins.
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Defending champion Joey “Jaws” Chestnut consumed a record 74 hot dogs to win his 11th title at an annual July 4 eating competition.
The renowned competitive eater from San Jose, California, takes home the coveted Mustard Belt and surpassed the previous mark of 72 dogs and buns he downed at last year’s Nathan’s Famous July Fourth contest.
Miki Sudo from Las Vegas claimed her fifth straight title in the women’s side of the competition.
Miki Sudo
She fell short of the 41 hot dogs she ate last year but still easily beat second-place finisher Michelle Lesco, of Tucson, Arizona. Ms Lesco ate 28 sausages and buns.
Thousands of people braved high temperatures to witness the contest on the Coney Island boardwalk in New York.
Ms Sudo was a fan favourite, drawing big cheers from the crowd during her performance, which was slightly delayed after she requested new water to soak her buns.
Dorsey was arrested Saturday in Eugene, Ore. on charges of DUII, open container and driving without lights, KVAL News Eugene reports.
Dorsey, who bolted for the NBA last spring following two seasons at Oregon, was reportedly stopped by police due to the lack of lights on his vehicle. Upon engaging Dorsey, officers spotted an open container of alcohol on the passenger side of the vehicle and suspected the 22-year-old was impaired. The Hawks announced that they are aware of Dorsey's rest, but both the organization and the NBA will likely let the legal process play out before levying punishment. The combo guard appeared in 56 games for the Hawks as a rookie, averaging 7.2 points, 2.3 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.3 three-pointers in 17.4 minutes per contest.
White House adviser Kellyanne Conway said on Friday morning that President Donald Trump does not seem concerned that FBI Director Christopher Wray will quit if the White House approves the release of the memo crafted by staffers for House Intelligence Committee Chair Devin Nunes (R-CA).
“The President has not expressed that concern at all,” Conway said on “Fox and Friends” when asked about reports that White House officials are worried Wray could resign over the memo’s release.
Conway went on to emphasize that Trump respects most of the staff at the FBI, but that he believes some officials have become politicized.
“The President has stated many times that he respects the rank and file at the FBI, the 25,000 men and women who do a great job there. This particular investigation has taken a lot of twists and turns. And it’s led us to a few bad actors who had direct responsibility for an investigation about his political opponent and who are obviously biased against him,” she said.
Police are searching for two men following an investigation into a series of ATM skimming incidents in Victoria's Gippsland region.
A skimming device was placed on an ATM in The Esplanade in Paynesville between June 22-26 and card information was then used at numerous ATMs in Melbourne's eastern suburbs on July 1, police said on Thursday.
Two men, described as being of Indian sub-continental appearance and wearing dark-coloured jackets and beanies are being sought in relation to the fraud and police have released images and CCTV of the pair.
Samajwadi Party’s Naeem-ul-Hasan won the Noorpur Assembly seat in Uttar Pradesh on Thursday with a margin of 6,211 votes, a poll official said.
The bypoll necessitated by BJP’s sitting MLA Lokendra Pratap Singh’s death in a road accident in February, was held on Monday, and saw a 61 per cent voter turnout.
The New Year is off to an icy and potentially dangerous start after the showers over the weekend cause frozen conditions across the UK.
The Met Office has put out a yellow weather warning forr Scotland, Northern Ireland, the North and the East Midlands, due to the ice and frost set to sweep the country at the start of the first week of 2017.
Icy patches are likely to form on roads and pavements as temperatures dip below freezing on Monday.
There could even be snowfall in the affected areas of the country, with the Met Office predicting around 2-5cm of snow.
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Police and emergency personnel are seen near the scene where House Majority Whip Steve Scalise of La. was shot during a Congressional baseball practice in Alexandria, Va., Wednesday, June 14, 2017.
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A man who was hit by a public bus was seriously injured.
The Birzebbuga man, 30, was hit by a bus in the corner of Triq San Tumas and Triq il-Liedna, Fgura.
The bus was being driven by a 33-year-old Moroccan man who lives in Marsaxlokk.
The victim was taken to hospital where he is being treated for serious injuries.
Transport Malta issued a statement saying that the company’s response team was on site soon after the incident to provide the necessary support to those affected and to assist the authorities with their investigation. The company said that the bus driver is being treated for shock and that an internal investigation is currently underway.
Bears at the Woodland Park Zoo got a special lunch treat on Wednesday.
Pike Place Fish Market staff returned to the zoo for the annual tradition of throwing fish to the bears.
Every year, the fish toss kicks off Bear Affair: Living Northwest Conservation Day. This year's conservation day falls on Saturday, June 2.
Visitors can learn more about the survival of Pacific Northwest animals at the Saturday's conservation event. Experts will share information about how to keep animals like bears, wolves, and turtles safe.
Credit : Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren/Woodland Park Zoo
The 24-year-old brothers, Keema and Denali, have lived in the grizzly bear exhibit since 1994.
Learn more about the schedule of activities here.
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(The following statement was released by the rating agency) SYDNEY, February 15 (Fitch) Fitch Ratings has affirmed Lendlease Corporation Limited's (Lendlease) Long-Term Issuer Default Rating at 'BBB-'. The Outlook is Stable. Ratings on the senior unsecured debt issued or guaranteed by Lendlease, including debt issued by Lendlease Finance Limited, Lendlease Europe Finance plc and Lendlease (US) Capital, Inc., have also been affirmed. A full listing of rating actions follows at the end of thi
There are on the The Times of Israel story from 12 hrs ago, titled Armless Syrian boy thrives in US, hopes family can join him. In it, The Times of Israel reports that:
He attended Democratic President Barack Obama's final State of the Union address as a special guest of a congressman. He learned to bike and rollerblade, took martial arts and gymnastics classes and spent his summer playing soccer and swimming in a lake at a day camp in the Boston suburbs.
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CITY OF SAN Fernando, Pampanga: The provincial government has procured 18 brand-new dump trucks from its earnings in quarry operations. The trucks were turned over to the 17 town mayors, including this city, by Gov. Lilia Pineda and provincial officials. Pampanga Environment and Natural Resources Office head Art Punzalan said all local government units are recipients of the garbage trucks, except Angeles City being a highly urbanized city and separated politically from the province. Pineda said the provincial government has allotted P50 million collected from quarry operations that reached P370 million in 2016. From July 20, 2010 until March 2017, Pampanga collected more P2 billion from quarry operations. Meanwhile, City of San Fernando Mayor Edwin Santiago said the dump trucks can hold about 14 tons of waste that will hasten the garbage collection. He added that waste management has always been challenging but that the city is “determined to have zero waste and a greener environment.”
FILE - In this Jan. 23, 2017 file photo, actor Mark Hamill poses for a portrait during the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah.
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) - Kansas is rolling out the welcome mat after "Star Wars" actor Mark Hamill tweeted about wanting to visit.
Gov. Jeff Colyer suggested Monday in a tweet that Hamill come on May 4, which fans call Star Wars Day for the wordplay on "May the Force be with you."
Kansas Highway Patrol Trooper Ben Gardner responded with "I only let Jedi Warriors drive my patrol car." The state touted its roads in a tweet that included a video clip of Batman's archenemy, the Joker, whom Hamill has voiced.
The love fest began after Hamill was asked in Twitter where he'd never been but wanted to go. He responded with the one-word answer of "Kansas." One fan photo edited the Cowardly Lion, Tin Man, Scarecrow and Dorothy into the Millennium Falcon's cockpit.
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The ISIS-inspired Port Authority bombing suspect was trying to exact revenge for Israeli actions in Gaza, according to a new report.
Akayed Ullah, a Bangladeshi immigrant living in Brooklyn, allegedly told cops that he wanted vengeance for attacks in the Palestinian territory — where four people have been killed by Israeli forces amid violent protests and airstrikes since President Trump declared Jerusalem the capital of Israel last week, CNN reports, citing a police source.
Police sources previously said he wanted revenge for attacks in his own country.
Ullah, 27, injured himself and wounded a handful of others when he allegedly detonated a homemade explosive device underground near the Port Authority Bus Terminal on Monday morning.
He was in police custody.
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What better way for you and your extra special someone to celebrate your Valentine’s Day than with some of the best DJs in MPLS + STPL spinning sexy jams at the Uptown VFW (which is quickly becoming one of the top hometown dance spots). DJ Keezy, Rowsheen (who we recently mentioned for Red Light Special), and Doomtree’s Ander Other will be sharing beat selection duties while you do a little bump ‘n’ grind. Need a new date? They’ll have some of those in attendance as well. 10 PM. $5. —Cupid
James Ballentine “Uptown” VFW, 2916 Lyndale Ave S, MPLS; uptownvfw246.org
SAN DIEGO (AP) — A U.S. sailor has been arrested on allegations of stealing grenades from a San Diego-based Navy ship.
Federal prosecutors say Gunner’s Mate Second Class Aaron Booker was detained Tuesday in Great Lakes, Illinois.
He is accused of possessing 20 concussion hand grenades reported missing from the USS Pinckney guided missile destroyer.
Booker could not be reached for comment. It was not clear if he had a lawyer.
Court documents say the grenades were discovered missing Feb. 8, 2017.
Booker was tasked with checking the temperature of the ship’s locker where the grenades were kept.
He was later sent for duties in Illinois.
In April, an off-duty law enforcement officer in Arizona found a military-issued backpack on the side of a highway with “GM2 BOOKER” written on it containing 18 grenades.
From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja
Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu is right now meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa,Abuja.
The minister who wore black suit arrived the Villa at about 11:35am and we t straight to the President’s office.
Kachikwu’s letter to the President in which he alleged gross insubordination by the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation(NNPC) Maikanti Baru, was leaked to the media during the week.
He had alleged that Baru using the NNPC awarded $25 billion contract without following due process.
He had also alleged that the $25 billion contract was struck without consulting the office of the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources or the board of the corporation.
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DJ Lambo becomes first female president of Choc Boi Nation
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Nigerian DJ and hype man, Olawunmi Okerayi, well known by her stage name DJ Lambo has being appointed as the first female president of Choc Boi Nation, one of the flagship labels under Chocolate City Music. Chocolate City Music led by veteran rapper …
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MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) – The 2017 high school football season continues along the Grand Strand and the Pee Dee with Week 7 action.
Below is a list of games scheduled to be played Friday starting at 7:30 p.m. Check back for scores as they come in.
Waccamaw
Aynor
GAME OF THE WEEK
Lewisville
Lamar
Sumter
West Florence
Loris
Dillon
Marion
Latta
Carvers Bay
Mullins
Green Sea Floyds
Creek Bridge
Hemingway
Hannah-Pamplico
Wilson
Marlboro County
Conway
Socastee
St. James
Myrtle Beach
Johnsonville
Andrews
Georgetown
Lake City
Hartsville
Lakewood
Lake View
East Clarendon
Timmonsville
McBee
Florence Christian
Spartanburg Christian
Trinity-Byrnes
Pee Dee Academy
John Paul II
Christian Academy
King’s Academy
Dillon Christian
Greenwood Christian
The Carolina Academy
FROM THURSDAY
Carolina Forest – 20
South Florence – 10
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Port Manatee holds promise as a trade gateway for German companies, according to Germany’s Miami-based consul general. Annette Klein, Germany’s consul general for Florida, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, visited the Palmetto port last Thursday, March 15. Klein said she was impressed with Port Manatee’s potential following a presentation at the Manatee Port Authority’s monthly board meeting.
German trade through Port Manatee has been limited, but Port Manatee officials are hopeful the commercial relationship will expand.
Credit Suisse has maintained outperform rating on Zee Entertainment Enterprises with a price target of Rs 610, implying upside of 7 percent from Monday's closing price.
The research house expects strong earnings report in the second half of FY18 and holds positive growth outlook on advertising and subscription.
Credit Suisse said cut in the GST rates will support advertising in the next financial year and Phase 3 digitisation benefits should start benefiting Zee Entertainment in the next financial year.
The launch of OTT (over-the-top) distribution platform is another near-term trigger for the company's growthm the research house said.
Credit Suisse likes both the near and medium-term story at Zee Entertainment.
At 10:09 hours IST, the stock price was quoting at Rs 569.10, up 0.2 percent on the BSE.
Residents were treated to a traditional Burns Night supper at a Peterborough care home.
The residents at the Longueville Court care home in Orton Longueville were even treated to the sounds of a piper, who played traditional singalongs such as Auld Lang Syne for the special meal.
The residents, families and staff enjoyed listening to Burns’ poems that were read over a hearty meal of Scotch Broth, haggis with neeps and tatties which was finished off nicely with a traditional Tipsy Laird dessert.
A spokesman for Barchester Healthcare, who run the home, said: “Longueville Court’s Scottish residents were especially thrilled to see the traditional piper in full attire, it evoked many memories that they were all able to share.”
March 19 (Reuters) - Macronix International Co Ltd
* Says it will issue up to 360 million new shares with par value of T$10 per share, to replenish working capital
* 10 percent of the new shares will be offered to the company’s employees
Source text in Chinese:goo.gl/hW8kfA
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
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Gardaí in Donegal have seized eight cars over the weekend at a popular festival.
The cars were seized as part of a Garda operation at the Clonmany Festival.
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal appeals court has handed a victory to the government's beleaguered consumer finance watchdog agency, ruling that its director's power isn't excessive and the president shouldn't have freer rein to fire that person.
The decision came Wednesday in the politically charged case involving the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The nine-member panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals overturned a 2016 ruling by a smaller panel that would have made it easier for President Donald Trump to fire then-CFPB director Richard Cordray, an Obama appointee.
The decision comes as the agency is engulfed in turmoil and confusion. Cordray stepped down in November and Trump named White House budget director Mick Mulvaney as acting CFPB director. Mulvaney has moved to soften agency regulations and slash its funding.
ISLAMABAD : Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has demanded the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to take notice against Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) regarding horse-trading before the Senate elections.
PTI Chairman Imran Khan headed a core committee session to devise strategy regarding Senate elections and distribution of party tickets.
Furthermore, Imran Khan declared PML-N President Nawaz Sharif and his daughter Maryam Nawaz as the masterminds behind bringing disgrace to the institutions.
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Louisville City FC held a groundbreaking ceremony on June 28 to celebrate its new stadium in Butchertown. On the following day, LCFC announced that head coach James O’Connor and assistant coach Daniel Byrd are leaving the team to coach Major League Soccer’s Orlando City SC.
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The Bills announced the signings of offensive linemen Russell Bodine and Marshall Newhouse.
Bodine, 25, started a center for the Bengals in every game after they made him a fourth-round pick in 2014. His 64-game starts streak is second-longest in the NFL among centers behind only Travis Frederick‘s 80 consecutive starts for the Cowboys.
Bodine will compete with Ryan Groy for the team’s starting center spot, open with the retirement of Eric Wood.
Newhouse, 29, spent last season in Oakland as the team’s starting right tackle for 14 games. The Raiders released him March 12.
He has 70 starts in his NFL career and will challenge incumbent Jordan Mills for the starting job.
March 29 Sino Horizon Holdings Ltd:
* Says its subsidiary will use 8 million yuan to set up supermarket management company in Shanghai
* Says the subsidiary will hold 100 percent stake in the new company
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/HFeOa2
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April 14 Trimble Inc
* Trimble announces new reporting segments
* Trimble Inc - will change reporting of its segment financial results
* Trimble Inc - starting with Q1 results, trimble will report revenue and operating income based on four operating segments
* Trimble Inc - four operating segments include buildings and infrastructure, geospatial, resources and utilities, and transportation Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
We are keeping a close eye on the M5 this summer as holiday traffic mixed with breakdown and accidents can make travelling through the county and beyond difficult.
Today, there is the usual combination of breakdowns and holiday traffic that is causing problems for motorists.
People heading north out of Gloucestershire this lunchtime were faced with long delays due to a broken down car between junction five for the A38 (Droitwich) and junction 4a for the M42.
Police guard rear of city centre pub after stabbing
Two lanes were closed as a result of the breakdown.
Floral tributes left at the scene where 19-year-old fell to her death from multi-storey car park
Motorists heading south were also facing stop-start traffic and long delays on the southbound M5 between junction 14 for the B4509 (Thornbury) and junction 21 for Weston-super-Mare.
Updates will appear below.
Dec 12 (Reuters) - Tianjin Pengling Rubber Hose Co Ltd
* Says it was recognized as high-tech enterprise again and could enjoy a tax preference of 15 percent, with the validity period of three years
Source text in Chinese:goo.gl/m9DRza
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - British sausage-skin maker Devro Plc said its Chief Executive Peter Page had agreed with the board to step down after the company’s annual results in February.
The maker of edible collagen casings for bratwurst, salami and chorizo named its Finance Director Rutger Helbing as its new CEO effective Feb. 28.
Devro, whose shares have nearly doubled in value since Page became CEO in June 2007, is now battling slowing sales volumes, especially in China due to pricing issues.
It has taken up an investment programme to increase sales and manufacturing efficiency.
Rutger, who joined Devro as finance director in April last year, was named CEO after a thorough selection process, the company said.
A search for Helbing’s successor has commenced, Devro said. (Reporting by Rahul B in Bengaluru; Editing by Gopakumar Warrier)
Appearing Wednesday on TBS' CONAN, Benjamin Gibbard of Death Cab for Cutie performed his Beatles cover of And I Love Her for the LGBT community.
Gibbard's And I Love Him appears on the six-track album “Universal Love” from MGM Resorts.
“My next guest tonight is sharing a song he recorded for Universal Love, a new album produced by MGM Resorts that re-imagines classic weddings to be more inclusive of the LGBTQ community,” host Conan O'Brien told the audience in introducing Gibbard.
Bob Dylan, Kesha, St. Vincent, Kele Okereke and Valerie June also appear on the album.
Dylan re-recorded “She's Funny That Way” as “He's Funny That Way.”
Kesha, an outspoken supporter of LGBT rights, closes the album with “I Need a Woman to Love Me,” changing the pronouns in Janis Joplin's “I Need a Man to Love Me.”
“Universal Love” is available on streaming platforms such as Spotify and Apple Music.
Former Mililani Trojan and current starting quarterback for the UCF Knights McKenzie Milton was added to the 2017 Maxwell Award Watch List Friday afternoon.
The Maxwell Award is presented each year to the outstanding collegiate football player in America.
Milton, who ranks seventh in passing efficiency (173.0), ninth in yards per attempt (9.65) and 11th in yards per completion (14.92) in the country, has been off to a fast start this season, leading the Knights to a 3-0 record and a No. 25 ranking.
Averaging 263.7 yards per game while completing 64.4 percent of his passes, Milton has established himself as one of the best young starting quarterbacks in the nation.
Semifinalists for the Maxwell Award will be announced on October 30th and three finalists will be announced November 20th. The winners of the 2017 Maxwell Award will be announced as part of the Home Depot College Football Awards Show on December 7th.
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LONDON British energy supplier SSE (SSE.L) expects dividend cover for its 2017/18 financial year to be at the lower range of its target due to the low capacity market clearing price and lower earnings in some of its networks businesses, it said on Thursday.
"SSE expects that its dividend cover for 2017/18 will be within, but towards the bottom of, the expected range of around 1.2 times to around 1.4 times," SSE said in a statement.
It also said capital expenditure for its current financial year, which ends on Friday, will be around 1.7 billion pounds ($2.11 billion) and that all of its three business segments, wholesale, networks and retail, have been profitable.
($1 = 0.8044 pounds)
(Reporting by Karolin Schaps)
BEREA, Ohio (AP) - Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback DeShone Kizer has signed his four-year contract.
The deal is projected to be worth nearly $5 million and include a $1.7 million signing bonus.
The second-round draft pick from Notre Dame has shown progress during the team’s mandatory minicamp and Kizer took snaps on Tuesday with Cleveland’s starting offense. Kizer is battling veterans Cody Kessler and Brock Osweiler for the starting job. Kizer has been pleased with his development so far, but reiterated Wednesday that he has a lot to learn.
The Browns, who have started 27 quarterbacks since 1999, selected Kizer with the No. 52 overall pick. He started 25 games for the Fighting Irish, passing for 5,809 yards and 47 touchdowns.
Cleveland has signed eight of its 10 draft picks from 2017.
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I would like to appeal to the ruling elites of Balochistan to do something for the establishment of a cancer hospital as many precious lives are lost due to the unavailability of the treatment centres.
More than half of the population of Balochistan is well below the poverty line that is why they find no source for proper treatment.
I also want to appeal to the print and electronic media to raise awareness about this issue on a priority basis to get the attention of ruling elites.
UBAID ZEHRI,
Khuzdar, January 24.
Bitcoin Startup Predicts Cryptocurrency Market Will Grow As Much As $100 Billion in 2018
With a wave of institutional investors expected to enter the Bitcoin game in coming months, safely storing cryptocurrency is becoming a top priority. BitGo, a virtual wallet provider based in Palo Alto, Calif., said Monday it raised $42.5 million in …
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April 3 Nicco UCO Alliance Credit Ltd
* Says tenure of Lakshmi Narain Kaul as managing director of Nicco UCO Alliance Credit Ltd. ceased Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Authorities say they shut down dozens of gaming machines and seized thousands of dollars in cash from an illegal game room disguised as a Zumba dance studio in southwest Houston.According to Harris County Precinct 5's Major Offenders Unit, officials found illegal electronic gaming machines inside the room, which is located in the 10900 block of S. Post Oak near the Westbury area.One attendant was arrested and more than 40 motherboards were seized during the raid.
The United Nations Deputy Special Representative for Congo says military offenses will be launched against rebels who killed at least 15 Tanzanian U.N. peacekeepers last week in eastern Congo.
In a memorial ceremony Monday David Gressly said those who staged the assault, which wounded 50 others, will pay for their actions. The Dec. 7 attack about 45 kilometers (28 miles) from Beni was the deadliest single attack on a U.N. peacekeeping mission in nearly 25 years.
At least five Congolese soldiers also were killed in the attack. The peacekeeping base has been repeatedly attacked by rebels from the Allied Democratic Forces group.
Tanzania's ambassador in Congo Paul Ignace Mella called on the U.N. to protect its peacekeeping soldiers. The U.N. peacekeeping mission in Congo is the largest in the world.
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Lil Duval talks about his new movie, “Grow House,” which opens in theaters on April 20th. He chats about the film, and asks his friend Special K if he’s going to see it. Special K convincingly feigns happiness for his friend’s great new career move, but he then comes clean and explains why he comedians can’t truly be happy for each other.
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Every week we hear the Young Jeffrey’s AMAZING song of the week…But did you know there is someone else that sings on our station? Your favorite creeper…Resident Stalker Sage Willowbrooke! And while he may come across as WEIRD… Sage just wants to be friends with everyone! Of course, Sage’s singing is pretty great and “not CREEPY” at all. Hear it …
The Islam religion has got new converts as a Prophet and two of his children have embraced the religion in Igbo Elerin, Ifo Local Government Area of Ogun State.
The man identified as Woli and his children had their dreadlocks shaved off by Muslim brothers in public acceptance of Islam.
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The year ended with the Bulls in a tailspin. They've gone 5-11 since beating Cleveland on Dec. 2. Bulls vs. Charlotte Hornets at the United Center, 7 p.m. Monday TV: Comcast SportsNet Radio: WLS 890-AM Outlook: The Hornets have won five of their last seven, including a 103-91 win over the Bulls in Charlotte on Dec. 23. The Bulls had trouble getting to the foul line in that game, making 8 of 10 free throws, their second-lowest total of the season.
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With just over four months remaining until the start of the 2018 World Cup in Russia, Telemundo released a stirring World Cup ad that will make the United States’ failure to qualify all the more painful.
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Clinique’s Chubby Sticks are a great makeup bag staple, and when they launched their collab with Crayola, it was a match made in beauty nostalgia heaven. Right now, pick up a couple of the Crayola for Clinique Chubby Sticks, plus other select Clinique goodies for 50% off, no code needed.
Robinson uses his fame to speak out against injustice, alienating many who had once lauded him for “turning the other cheek.” After baseball, he seeks ways to fight inequality, but as he faces a crippling illness, he struggles to remain relevant. Tuesday at 9 on KUAC TV Channel 9.1, or GCI Channel 9 & GCI Channel 657 for HD.
Congress leader Haresh Moradiya and his wife allegedly committed suicide in Rajkot on Monday. The couple reportedly consumed poison to end their life.
Reason for the suicide is not yet known.
Haresh Moradiya is Congress Farmers' Cell leader from Rajkot.
More details are awaited.
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New EU Copyright Law: Will Upload Filters Destroy the Internet as we Know it?
New copyright filters in the EU: Platforms like YouTube have to filter uploads by users for copyright infringements. Critics fear the end of memes and say this will destroy the internet as we know it.
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Poland's police says they have arrested a Nigerian man who is wanted by Interpol and FBI in the United States for alleged cyberfraud and extortion done over the internet totaling an estimated $7 million.
An elite group from the Polish police’s Central Bureau Investigation (CB?P) said in a communique on Wednesday, that the 27-year-old Nigerian was tracked down in the southwestern city of Wroclaw, as a result of cooperation with the FBI and Interpol, which had circulated a warrant for the man.
The police raid took him by surprise, the communique said. The man is suspected of banking fraud, extortion and theft of online banking access data as well as an identity theft. He remains under arrest pending extradition to the United States, where he faces up to 30 years in prison.
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GREENFIELD — A crash temporarily closed the ramp from northbound I-43 to eastbound I-894 in the Hale Interchange Wednesday morning, February 15th. All lanes reopened shortly after 8:30 a.m.
No additional details have been released — including the cause of the crash or if any injuries were sustained.
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A man in a motorized wheelchair was killed in a traffic accident involving a pickup truck Friday afternoon.
It happened at about 3:00 p.m. on 1st Ave. N. and 55th St. N. in St. Petersburg.
The man in the wheelchair was transported to the hospital where he died of his injuries.
The driver of the truck is cooperating with investigators.
1st Ave North is shut down between 54th Street North and 57th Street North and traffic is expected to be impacted for several hours.
KENNESAW, Ga. (AP) — James Scott hit 5 3-pointers and totaled 30 points as Kennesaw State picked up its second win over USC Upstate in eight days, this time posting a 93-69 rout in the Atlantic Sun Conference rematch on Saturday.
A week ago Anthony Wilson hit the game-winner with 1.4 seconds left for an 81-80 win at Spartanburg.
The Spartans led at intermission, 37-36 after Deion Holmes scored on a layup with :02 left. Mike Cunningham scored at the basket for a 44-43 USC Upstate lead three minutes into the second half, but the Owls responded with a 13-0 run fueled by a Jordan Jones dunk that put Kennesaw State up by 12, 56-44.
Nick Masterson finished with 17 points for the Owls (7-17, 3-6), with Tyler Hooker adding 14.
Cunningham scored 18 points to lead USC Upstate (6-20, 1-8). Ramel Thompkins added 16 and Holmes contributed 12.
April 17, 2017, 6:37 PM | One of President Trump’s campaign promises was to label China a currency manipulator. Now that he needs China’s help with North Korea, Mr. Trump tweeted, “Why would I call China a currency manipulator when they are working with us on the North Korean problem?”
Storms damage houses, down trees in Alabama
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ATLANTA - Severe storms have damaged buildings and downed trees in a northern Alabama county.
The Limestone County Sheriff's Office posted photos on Twitter of houses without roofs and destroyed garages in Ardmore, Alabama, on Monday evening.
The office also tweeted that downed trees and power lines were blocking roads in the county along the Tennessee border.
The National Weather Service in Huntsville, Alabama, issued a severe weather statement at 6:41 p.m. that a confirmed tornado was over Ardmore and moving east.
Kemp, 48, was a McDonald’s All-American in 1988 before being drafted by the Sonics in the first round of the 1989 NBA draft. Over the course of his 14-year career, he racked up 15,347 points and 8,834 assists.
About Age Well/Heneiddio'n dda (Dolgellau Centre)
Dolgellau is one of many centres that has been developed to be utilised by Age Cymru to provide a number of activities. However, if you don't fancy doing an awful lot then please feel free to drop in for a cuppa and a chat. Activities include (to name a few): Tai Chi, indoor bowls, bingo, yoga, crafts, cooking, local history, computer training, open days and much more. Activities are developed within the centre depending on the need and availability of mentors / tutors. Each centre is different and unique to the needs of the members.
NORTH BAY-ALMAGUIN — (UPDATE: Wednesday, May 30, 4:02 p.m.): The first heat event of the season is underway Wednesday, May 30 and Environment Canada continues a special weather statement for North Bay - Powassan - Mattawa and West Nipissing - French River areas.
According to the statement issued at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, May 29 and updated at 4:02 p.m., Wednesday, May 30, a hot and somewhat humid air mass is in the above areas this afternoon, with high temperatures near 30 C followed by overnight lows near 19 C expected. Humidex values are reaching the low to mid-30s this afternoon as expected.
These conditions pose a health risk when you are not used to the heat.
According to Environment Canada, everyone is at risk from heat, especially older adults; infants and young children; and people with chronic illnesses and they advise drinking plenty of cool liquids before feeling thirsty; and keeping cool by dressing for the weather.
The number of rigs exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. declined by four this week to 936.
That's up from the 524 rigs that were active a year ago.
Houston oilfield services company Baker Hughes said Friday that 748 rigs sought oil and 187 explored for natural gas this week. One was listed as miscellaneous.
Among major oil- and gas-producing states, Oklahoma gained three rigs and Colorado added one.
Texas lost three rigs, Pennsylvania and Wyoming lost two each, and Louisiana shed one rig.
Alaska, Arkansas, California, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, Utah and West Virginia were unchanged.
The U.S. rig count peaked at 4,530 in 1981. It bottomed out in May of 2016 at 404.
President Trump expanding his legal team
Posted/updated on: March 19, 2018 at 1:15 pm
Stockbyte/Thinkstock(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump is expanding his legal team and is adding veteran DC attorney Joe diGenova.
A source with direct knowledge tells ABC News the plan is for diGenova to join the president’s legal team, which includes John Dowd and Jay Sekulow; Ty Cobb remains the in-house White House lawyer handling issues related to the presidency.
“Former US Attorney for the District of Columbia Joe diGenova will be joining our legal team later this week. I have worked with Joe for many years and have full confidence that he will be a great asset in our representation of the President, “ Jay Sekulow counsel to the president told ABC News in a statement confirming the hiring.
DiGenova declined to comment when reached by ABC.
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Chief Todd apologized to many agencies including the Moorhead Police Department. Chief Todd also said that officer Ferris needs professional help in several areas.
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The Clatsop County Sheriff’s Office reports finding the body of Brianna Judge, 29, an Astoria-area woman who has been missing since January 10th. Several searches were conducted for Judge, concentrating on an area east of Seaside, after boots belonging to Judge to found on a bridge over the Nehalem River. All of those efforts were unsuccessful until this past Saturday, when Judge’s body was found in the river, just a few miles south of Jewell. Autopsy results are still pending.
Yesterday, a Tesla sedan on autopilot crashed into a police vehicle in Laguna Beach.
Fortunately, there was no officer in the police cruiser at the time of the crash. The Tesla driver suffered minor injuries. The accident occurred just after eleven yesterday morning on Laguna Canyon road.
The automaker has stated that the system is not designed to avoid a collision and warns drivers not to rely on it entirely.
A truck driver involved in an Iredell County crash that killed two people in late March is now facing charges.
Kwahj Andoh Kirkpatrick, 34, is being charged with two counts of misdemeanor death by vehicle in the deaths of 47-year-old Mark Anthony Eckles and 47-year-old Brian Kevin Gray.
The crash happened around 11 p.m. on March 29 at the intersection of Oak Ridge Farm Highway and Wiggins Road. Investigators say Kirkpatrick was driving a tractor-trailer when he went left of the center line to avoid hitting a stopped car and struck a vehicle the victims were in.
Both Eckles and Gray were pronounced dead at the scene.
Kirkpatrick was charged on Wednesday and released on a $100,000 bond. He is due in court on August 24.
No other information about the investigation has been released.
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Hyderabad: The West Zone Task Force on Friday arrested three persons at Balaram Galli in Mangalhat and seized six kilos of marijuana from them.
The arrested persons were identified as K Srinivas, 38, a car driver from Boduppal; A Manoj Singh, 35, from Jummeraat Bazaar and Deepak Singh, 18, from Mangalhat.
According to the police, Srinivas was earlier arrested by the police in a drug peddling case and was released from prison in June last year. Manoj too was earlier held by the Shahinayathgunj police and detained under the Preventive Detention Act. The two had become friends while in prison.
After being released from prison, Manoj contacted Srinivas and asked him to sell six kilos of marijuana. Srinivas then purchased the drug for Rs 3000 per kilo from a source in Visakhapatnam and sold two kilos to Manoj.
Deepak then brought the drug to Mangalhat and was waiting for prospective customers, when he was nabbed. Based on his confession, the others were nabbed.
Newspapers in Germany are running stories describing how one senior chief, used the corporate jet to fly his entire family to Thailand for a holiday. Another used it to travel to Vienna for a luxury spa weekend.
Executives at the German car maker were permitted to use the aircraft for travel as part of a generous expenses package.
Kooky athleticism is on display as THE LAST MAN ON EARTH embarks on its own Winter and Summer games.
Marawai City: Philippines politician said on Thursday residents fleeing besieged Marawi City had seen at least 100 bodies in an area where intense fighting has taken place between security forces and Islamist militants in the last three weeks.
Zia Alonto Adiong, who is helping in rescue and relief efforts, said he had earlier mistakenly said 500 to 1,000 dead bodies were seen by residents.
"I`m sorry, I`m talking about the estimated number of trapped residents," he told reporters.
"Dead bodies, at least 100, scattered around the encounter area."
The military has said 290 people have died in more than three weeks of fighting, including 206 militants, 58 soldiers and 26 civilians.
April 10 GRG Banking Equipment Co Ltd :
* To use undistributed profits to pay a cash dividend of 1 yuan (pre-tax) per 10 shares to shareholders for FY 2016
* To use additional paid-in capital to distribute 5 new shares for every 10 shares
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A robber fled empty-handed early Monday after demanding cash from a gas bar clerk.
Just before 5 a.m. a disguised male demanded cash from a clerk at a Murphy Road gas bar in south Sarnia.
The clerk deterred the suspect, who was described as 170 centimetres tall (five feet, six inches) and weighing 70 kilograms (154 pounds).
The suspect fled in an unknown direction on a bicycle.
The investigation is ongoing.
Sarnia police said it is not advisable to confront a suspect.
Gardai are looking for witnesses to come forward into a serious assault on a young man in North Kildare.
It's believed the incident occurred in Celbridge last Friday, June 29 at around 4pm when a fight broke out involving up to 15 people.
It's understood when some of the people involved left the scene, one of them was stopped and assaulted in the Castletown Park area. Reports indicate the victim received extensive injuries.
One person has been arrested.
Anyone with any information in connection with this incident is asked to contact Celbridge Garda Station on 01 6288222.
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For 54 years The Family Barber Shop in Wausau has served the community. Thursday it's door closed, but owners old and new have fond memories to share.
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is in the process of updating the Raystown Lake master plan, which hasn't been revised since 1994. Photo provided
Aug 14 (Reuters) - National Payments Corporation of India :
* A. P. Hota retires from MD & CEO position
* Says chief operating officer, Dilip Asbe will be CEO-in-charge till a new incumbent assumes charge Source text - National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has announced that Mr. A. P. Hota's term has ended as MD & CEO on August 10, 2017. He was the first MD & CEO since August 23, 2010. In the 55th Board meeting held on August 11, 2017, it was resolved that Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Dilip Asbe will be the CEO-in-Charge till a new incumbent assumes charge.
April 5 Abzena Plc:
* Says intention to undertake a placing to raise about 25 mln stg to expand further its service offering, capacity and capabilities Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bangalore.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com)
Picture of The Killers performing at LIVE 105 Not So Silent Night 2017 at Oracle Arena in Oakland on December 9, 2017. (Photo: Rob Loud)
On Saturday night, Queens of the Stone Age frontman Josh Homme kicked a photographer’s camera during the band’s set and caused injuries to the woman’s head. Homme has issued several apologies since the incident at The Forum in Los Angeles.
The following night at the same venue, The Killers frontman Brandon Flowers invited a photographer on stage and let him know that he wasn’t going to kick him in the face & that at every Killers concert photographers should feel safe & respected.
The photographer in the video is the Rob Loud who is currently on tour with the band.
The band also went on to cover The Smiths’ & a Morrissey solo song in the wake of him canceling his headlining set that night.
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia's anti-graft commission has arrested the governor of conservative Aceh province on suspicion of receiving bribes, an official said Wednesday.
Irwandi Yusuf was among 10 people arrested Tuesday evening in separate locations in Aceh, said Febri Diansyah, spokesman for the Corruption Eradication Commission.
Diansyah said investigators seized about 500 million rupiah ($35,000) in cash. The other nine arrested included a district chief and two assistants to officials.
Yusuf, a former leader of the rebel Free Aceh Movement, known as GAM, was elected governor for a second time in 2017.
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Yusuf was flown Wednesday morning to the Indonesian capital and taken to the headquarters of the anti-graft commission for questioning.
Aceh is the only province in Muslim-majority Indonesia governed by Islamic Shariah law.
Axel Witsel has been playing for Zenit Saint Petersburg for a couple of years now. Last summer, he narrowly missed a transfer to the Italian top club Juventus. It was expected that Witsel would move to Juventus during the winter transfer window, or maybe next summer, but then the Chinese emerged.
Shanghai SIPG was the first club to express its interest in Witsel. The club paid 60 million for Chelsea's Oscar last month, but still had some cash to spare. Tianjin Quanjian also had a big interest, and seems to have won the battle.
The Chinese are thought to pay 20 million for Witsel, although his contract at Zenit expires next summer. The well-informed Italian sportspaper La Gazzetta dello Sport estimates that Witsel is to earn between 18 and 20 million euros per annum in China.
PanARMENIAN.Net - Passenger traffic in the two Armenian airports grew by 10.3% in January-June 2018 against the same period last year, the General Department of Civil Aviation reveals.
Overall, some 1.7 million people used the services of Zvartnots airport in the capital city, Yerevan, and Shirak airport in the northern city of Gyumri.
In June alone, 251,000 people used the services of the two Armenian airports.
The number of transit flights carried out via Armenian air routes has drastically increased, the GDCA revealed recently.
In particular, 12 new air companies have entered the Armenian market in the past 2 years, which are: Armenia Aircompany, Brussels Airways, Qatar Airways, Wataniya Airways, Germania Fluggesellschaft, Arkia Israeli Airlines, Cham Wings, Air Cairo, Turkmenistan Airlines, Red Wings, Nordwind Airlines, Pobeda.
As reported earlier, a newly-established company will soon start transporting Armenian citizens and the guests of the country to the various parts of the country and abroad.
A 37-year-old man is dead after a early morning shooting outside a popular bar in Winnipeg's Little Italy neighbourhood.
Police have not identified the man or a 28-year-old woman who was also injured in the shooting outside Bar Italia on Corydon Avenue Tuesday.
The man died Wednesday, police said, and the investigation is being treated as a homicide.
The incident happened at about 12:40 a.m. CT Tuesday. The man was found in critical condition and the woman in stable condition. They were rushed to hospital.
Yellow evidence markers are placed across the alley and boulevard behind Bar Italia as officers investigate the shooting. (Warren Kay/CBC)
Investigators taped off Cockburn Street between Corydon and McMillan for hours as they scanned the Bar Italia patio, a nearby park and boulevards in the area.
Police later went inside Bar Italia.
No arrests have been made and the investigation continues.
Police and hospital staff on Jersey, a British Crown Dependency in the Channel Islands, appealed to a woman to come forward after she left a newborn baby boy in the waiting area of Jersey’s General Hospital early on Sunday, March 18.In the hours that followed, Jersey police released CCTV footage that they said showed two women outside the emergency department, one of whom was carrying the baby. “The woman carrying the baby is then seen to enter the Emergency Department alone and exiting shortly afterwards without the baby at the above time,” police said. The two women are then seen walking away together.Police also said the baby’s umbilical cord was still attached, but said the boy had been medically evaluated was described as being “fit and well.”Midwife Jan Auffret also issued a video appeal, urging the woman to contact the hospital so she could be medically evaluated. Credit: States of Jersey Police via Storyful
Police have seized £30,000 of steroids in east Belfast.
The drugs were found at a property in Castlereagh Street on Tuesday afternoon.
Three men, aged 32, 47 and 63, have been arrested. All three remain in custody.
"This shows our commitment to address the issue of illegal drug use and supply in the east Belfast area," Insp Keith Hutchinson said.
AT THE EXHIBIT BUILDING AT THE ELBERT COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS IN KIOWA
MONDAY FEBRUARY 27, 2017 AT 7:00 PM
The long-term vitality of Elbert County depends on a reliable water supply. This Rural Water Supply Study is the first comprehensive water supply study for Elbert County, and will examine the reliability of current and future groundwater supplies and other water sources. It will also identify goals, opportunities, challenges in ensuring an adequate water supply for Elbert County’s future agricultural, municipal and industrial needs.
This is the first of three public workshops over the course of the 10-month study. This first workshop will review the study’s objectives and present the study timeline, and seek public input.
ALL FREE – THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO ATTEND!!
Willie Mullins has no plans to supplement Yorkhill for the Stan James Champion Hurdle at next month's Cheltenham Festival.
Winner of the Neptune Novices' Hurdle last March, Yorkhill embarked on his novice chase career this season, making a successful debut at Fairyhouse in December before following up when switched to Grade Three company at Leopardstown last time.
Mullins has lost his leading Champion Hurdle contenders Faugheen and Annie Power to injury in recent weeks, but he has no intention of supplementing Yorkhill for the highlight of the opening day at this stage.
"I'm happy to keep him over fences," Mullins told the Irish Times.
"It's his novice year. We could seriously have a think about putting him back over hurdles next season if we want to. But at the moment we're not thinking like that.
"At the moment the Champion Hurdle is not part of our plan."
BEIRUT (AP) — Donor nations are raising money for Syria’s neighbors to aid in hosting refugees of the country’s civil war.
But a leading international rights group and the U.N.’s refugee agency say Lebanese authorities are evicting refugees from towns and camps in the country on questionable legal grounds.
Three years ago, Ahmad Mohsin was forced to relocate his campsite in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley after soldiers raided the community of Syrian refugees where he lived and smashed their belongings.
The message was clear, he says — they were not wanted.
Though Syrian President Bashar Assad appears to have largely suppressed the revolt against him in many parts of neighboring Syria, the U.N. and rights groups say the country is still not safe for refugee return.
Golfer Padraig Harrington's popular twitter account has been hacked - and it's no longer family friendly!
The three-time major winner is known for tweeting about golf - naturally enough - his charity work, family life, his clothing range and his love of burgers.
But his account - @padraig_h, which has over 103,000 followers - has been taken over by Tammy Boolman, who describes herself in her bio as 'Voice actress \ Travel lover. Waiting you'.
The content being tweeted since early on Saturday afternoon is certainly different - and not the sort of stuff you'd be checking up on the office computer.
No doubt, Padraig's people are on the case and Harrington will be back in charge of his own against again soon.
I read with great delight the article (Is it wise not to strive for wisdom, June 12) by Prof Thaddeus Metz, my favourite professor of philosophy based at the University of Johannesburg.
I read many of his articles on philosophy for academic purposes. But how I wish some of our narrow-minded bishops of the Anglican Church could read him.
Some of them do not bother to acknowledge, let alone to respond, to correspondence requiring their attention. I do not know whether to attribute this condition to arrogance or ignorance or both.
Fr Jo-Mangaliso MdhlelaBenoni
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Xinjiang Western Animal Husbandry Co Ltd :
* SAYS CHAIRMAN XU YIMIN RESIGNS DUE TO CHANGE IN JOB ROLE Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2DXGxJi Further company coverage: (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
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Students from the UConn Undergraduate Student Government go to the Connecticut State Capitol Building in Hartford, CT to testify against potential UConn budget cuts on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017. President Dan Byrd said he is proud of the work USG has done in the last year.
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Airtel handovers K10mil to Malawi Red Cross for floods victims
Airtel Malawi has handed over K10 million to the Malawi Red Cross Society to assist in the resettlement of over 2,000 people displaced by the floods …
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Donald Kirkland, 89, of Campbellsville, died Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017, in Louisville.
Born Dec. 7, 1927, in Mercer County, he was the son of the late Clarence Kirkland and Josie Lou Devine Kirkland.
He was of the Baptist faith. He was a veteran, having served his country honorably in the United States Air Force. He was the retired manager, worldwide for Ingersoll Rand.
He united in marriage to Anne Kurtz Jan. 24, 1946. She preceded him in death Dec. 3, 1999.
He was a Silver Life Master Bridge Player and an active member of the Campbellsville Bridge Club.
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The commissioning of the famous Army War College (AWC) is currently underway, in Abuja, with the Chief Of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, top government functionaries and military officers in attendance.
The College, established in 2017, before now operated at the Nigerian Army Resource Centre, Abuja, where participants of the pioneer course started from.
The College was established to develop the capacities of Nigerian Army officers in operational arts and campaign management while sharpening their basic strategic skills.
The AWC, which has a duration of 26 weeks, enlists officers in the ranks of Lt.-Colonels and Colonels.
The construction of the building took 4 months to complete and furnished with state-of-the-art equipment and furniture.
Details later…
Russia’s military chief, Gen. Valery Gerasimov, warned Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera in Tokyo on Monday that military exercises conducted by the United States around the Korean Peninsula will destabilize the region.
The visit to Japan by the chief of staff of the Russian armed forces came as the United States and South Korea implemented last week what the South Korean military billed as their “largest-ever” air exercise.
Japan, the United States and South Korea also began a joint missile-tracking exercise Monday in waters near the Korean Peninsula and Japan, the sixth of its kind, to address the growing North Korean missile threat.
Apparently with such exercises in mind, Gerasimov told Onodera at the outset of their talks, “Exercises in surrounding areas would increase tension and bring instability.”
Onodera sought Russia’s cooperation in dealing with North Korea’s nuclear and missile provocations, saying Moscow has “big clout” with North Korea.
Top celebrity birthdays on August 14, 2017
Birthday wishes go out to actresses Halle Berry and Mila Kunis and all the other celebrities with birthdays today. Check out our slideshow below to see more famous people turning a year older on August 14th.
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The long wait for the start of the Dodgers postseason run is finally over as the National League Division Series kicks off this evening versus the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Get complete coverage from inside and outside of Dodger Stadium from our team of reporters and photographers, including columnists Bill Plaschke and Dylan Hernandez and Dodgers beat writer Andy McCullough.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Police are looking for two suspects in connection with a home invasion Monday afternoon.
It happened just after 2 p.m. at a home in the 1600 block of Keaton Lane, near Palmer Park and N. Murray Boulevards.
The victim told police the two suspects entered her home without her permission and held her at gunpoint.
Police say the suspects took an undisclosed number of firearms from the home and also took the victim’s car.
The first suspect is described as a white man in his late teens to early 20s, who was last seen wearing a light beige or white short-sleeved shirt and a pillowcase with eye holes over his head. The second suspect is described as a white man in his late teens to early 20s, wearing gray pants with stripes, a black hoodie with a white design and a mask.
The suspects fled in an unknown direction of travel.
If you have any information, call CSPD at 719-444-7000.
Jones set aside 28 of 29 shots to pull of a 3-1 road win over the Blue Jackets on Friday.
Jones finally got the monkey off his back by earning his first win since Jan. 15 -- a span of four starts. Team Teal has a capable No. 2 goalie in Aaron Dell -- he's 12-4-3 with a 2.51 GAA and .917 save percentage -- but head coach Peter DeBoer seems to have plenty of confidence in the starting goalie, even when he's mired in a cold stretch. The Sharks next go to work Sunday for a matinee against host Carolina.
Overwatch Halloween 2017 will feature a host of new and returning skins
Overwatch fans are looking forward to the 2017 Halloween Terror event on PS4, Xbox One and PC.
The upcoming event has an October 10 release date and runs all the way until November 2.
Details are thin on the ground, but it's likely to feature the return of the Junkrat's Revenge wave-based survival mode.
But what fans are really excited about is the chance to unlock a host of spooky new Legendary character skins.
This includes new skins for McCree and Reaper, which can be seen in the gallery below.
If it's anything like the 2017 Summer Games event, Blizzard is expected to bring back all of last year's skins at a cheaper price. These can also be seen in the gallery below.
April 13 (Reuters) -
* Bank of Canada to auction C$2 billion of 7-day t-bills on April 17 Further coverage: here (Reporting by Alastair Sharp)
April 24 (Reuters) - HP Inc:
* HP 3D PRINTING DRIVES DISTRIBUTED DESIGN, MANUFACTURING AND SUPPLY CHAIN TRANSFORMATION WITH JABIL AND FORECAST 3D Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Bruce MacCallum, a veteran camera operator and longtime union activist, died in Los Angeles on June 12. Most recently he was working in TV on HBO’s The Night Of and NBC’s The Blacklist. He was 70.
Among the feature films MacCallum worked on during his long career were All That Jazz (1979), Witness (1985), The Silence Of The Lambs (1991), I Am Legend (2007) and The Adjustment Bureau (2011).
MacCallum started his entertainment industry career in 1973 as a personal assistant for Dustin Hoffman. From there he moved into the camera department where he honed his craft as a camera assistant and operator for more than 40 years.
During those years, he helped train and mentor many fellow members of the International Cinematographers Guild (ICG, IATSE Local 600), where he served as National Assistant Secretary-Treasurer from 2007-2016. In fact, MacCallums final weekend was spent at a Local 600 national board meeting.
He is survived by Linda, his wife of 32 years.
Police on Monday are searching for the parents of a toddler found wandering the streets alone in Van Nuys overnight.Los Angeles police said a good Samaritan discovered the young girl at about 9:45 p.m. Sunday near Hazeltine Avenue and Hamlin Street and called 911.Police took the child to a nearby police station. When asked where she is from she said she was from "far away," police said. The toddler, who identified herself as Ariel, is believed to be about 3 years old.Authorities are in search of the child's parents or guardians.Meantime, the young girl is in the care of L.A. County Department of Children and Family Services.Anyone with information on the child was urged to call police.
SAN DIEGO (NEWS 8) - We have all been to the typical street fair where the city shuts down streets and puts tents in the middle of the road. The Art around Adams event is nothing like a normal street fair.
The 2-mile music and art walk is celebrating the storefront businesses that already are there by packing them with galleries and stages that are curated just for the event! Visitors can experience exhibits and performances that will please the eye and stir the senses.
The free, family friendly event takes place Saturday, June 2nd from noon to 8 pm.
Morning Extra was joined by some of the artists that will have their work on display to talk about what can be expected at this year’s event.
The Verizon IndyCar Series and Pocono Raceway are bringing a street-legal, two-seat IndyCar to Easton on Tuesday to celebrate a local nonprofit organization.
The car is scheduled to arrive at 1:30 p.m. in Centre Square with guest of honor Brooke Mitman, executive director at the Easton Area Community Center.
Emergency services including a coastguard helicopter were on scene at Beachy Head last night.
The RNLI, coastguard and police were called to the cliff after reports of ‘something’ spotted there at around 7.30pm.
Photo by Izzi Jensen
Police said officers were called to reports of a body, however it was confirmed by coastguard manager Steve Dann to be a false alarm.
A spokesperson for Sussex Police said, “Police were called to reports of a body at the foot of Beachy Head, but the coastguard confirmed it was not a body and we were stood down.”
Smoke alarms have been credited with saving two women from a house fire in inner-city Brisbane.
The blaze broke out just before midnight on Sunday, but smoke alarms gave the women time to save themselves as flames took hold of the two-storey timber house at Dutton Park.
Fire investigators will return to the scene on Monday but the blaze is not believed to be suspicious at this stage.
Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday exuded confidence that the Congress-JD(S) government in Karnataka will act on its promise of waiving farm loans in its budget and make the state a "beacon of hope" for farmers in the country.Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy will present the state budget on Thursday."On the eve of the Karnataka Budget, I'm confident our Congress-JDS coalition Government will act on our commitment to waive farmer loans and to make farming more profitable."This budget is an opportunity for our Government to make Karnataka a beacon of hope for farmers all across India," he tweeted.The Kumaraswamy-led Congress-JD(S) government is expected to announce a crop loan waiver in its budget to relieve farmers of their distress due to drought for successive years.
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France's Unibail-Rodamco SE has agreed to acquire Australian mall owner Westfield Corp for US$24.7 billion including debt, in what would be the biggest takeover of an Australian company on record.
SYDNEY: France's Unibail-Rodamco SE has agreed to acquire Australian mall owner Westfield Corp for US$24.7 billion including debt, in what would be the biggest takeover of an Australian company on record.
The companies said in a joint statement that Westfield's board supports the deal and that Unibail-Rodamco would pay Westfield's shareholders in cash and shares.
"The acquisition of Westfield is a natural extension of Unibail-Rodamco's strategy of concentration, differentiation and innovation," said Unibail-Rodamco Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Christophe Cuvillier in a statement.
(Reporting by Byron Kaye; Editing by Edwina Gibbs)
Farm Fresh Atlas, a nonprofit which produces a free guide to local farms, farmers markets, restaurants and other local food-supporting businesses throughout the region, will host their second annual Going Whole Hog Farm Fresh Feast fundraiser on Sunday, Sept. 17 at Brightonwoods Orchard.
The fundraiser will feature fresh, locally sourced food prepared by chef Peter Sandroni of La Merenda and Engine Company 3, and other great local guest chefs. There will also be a raffle, activities for all ages and live music by The Dillweeds.
The event begins at 3 p.m., social hour begins at 4 p.m., and dinner will be served from 5-7 p.m. Adult tickets are $75, youth 5-12 years are $25 and children under 5 are free. Tickets include two drinks, dinner and a special gift.
You can buy tickets here.
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Today's Photo of the Day features an aerial view of Mississauga. Captured via drone by Forum contributor Jasonzed, this northwest-facing view looks across the city centre's growing collection of high-rise condominium towers.
Aerial view of Mississauga, image by Forum contributor Jasonzed
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BEIJING (AP) " The International Monetary Fund has urged China to speed up reforms meant to slow surging growth of debt that is fueling concern about the stability of its financial system.
The IMF's first deputy managing director, David Lipton, said Tuesday after meeting Chinese officials the reform process must accelerate to avoid a "sharp adjustment" in the slowing economy.
China faces mounting warnings that its rapidly rising debt load since the 2008 financial crisis could depress economic growth or threaten the health of banks. The Moody's ratings agency cut China's credit rating on May 25, citing rising debt risks.
Lipton said the IMF believes Beijing also needs to move faster in encouraging expansion of domestic consumption instead of trade and investment and to increase the role of market forces.
Were you ever a fan of the Honda S2000? And as such, have you been waiting for its return? Well, prepare to be crushed. A Canadian executive from Honda has some bad news for you as he said that the roadster is dead.
His statement has then been supported by Hayato Mori, senior manager for product planning as he revealed to Auto Guide that the demand for the Honda S2000 is not high enough to revive the said vehicle. Mori also said in his statement that it is not easy to make money on such a sports car, especially with the growing popularity of crossovers.
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BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) — Police say a Connecticut pastor faces charges after he forged deed documents and sold a church worth more than $1 million to himself for $1.
The Connecticut Post reports (http://bit.ly/2to7GPU ) that Bishop Franklin Fountain is charged with first-degree larceny and second-degree forgery. He was released Wednesday on a promise to appear in court.
Bridgeport police say they received a complaint from the church’s board of directors and members of Fountain’s family that Fountain had allegedly altered the deed documents and sold the church to himself.
The newspaper reports that records show Fountain owns the church and property valued at $1.5 million.
Fountain says the case is “ridiculous” and that he expects “this will all be worked out.”
There is still snow on the ground in Denali National Park and Preserve. The park put together this video so you can enjoy a quick look back through the winter season for the Denali NPS sled dogs. On Facebook go to @DenaliNPS.
A FUN day at the New Inn in Kidmore End raised £325.
The money was split between Kidmore End Parish Council and the village pre-school.
The Wild West-themed event was organised by pub landlady Dora Szymborska with Paul Jenkins and John Lambourne.
Caroline Aldridge, vice-chairwoman of the parish council, said: “The day was a wonderful success. Our thanks go to Dora, Paul and John.”
Simsbury police are reminding people to lock their car doors, as the number of reported car thefts in town goes up.
Police say 15 cars have been stolen in Simsbury this year, which is nine more than last year.
Sixty more unlocked cars were broken into, as well.
Police say drivers should always lock their car and keep the keys somewhere safe.
They say you should not leave valuables in the car, especially this time of year.
Drivers should also remember to use their car's alarm system.
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Stan Van Gundy says center Andre Drummond took over defensively for a key stretch in the second half of the Detroit Pistons’ 106-90 victory over the Sacramento Kings on March 19. Vince Ellis, Detroit Free Press
MINNEAPOLIS — Police have arrested a third suspect after opponents to the Dakota Access pipeline hung a banner from the roof of the U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis during the Minnesota Vikings’ season finale against the Chicago Bears.
The 27-year-old woman is accused of obstructing legal process. Police haven’t released details of her role in the incident Sunday afternoon.
Two other people accused of sneaking onto a truss in the roof and rappelling down to unfurl the banner have been arrested for trespass. Formal charges are pending.
A fan crawled up there and hung his own banner 😳 pic.twitter.com/Q9htDkUjFd — Lauren Magiera (@LaurenMagiera) January 1, 2017
The game wasn’t interrupted, but eight rows of fans seated below the banner were cleared as a precaution.
The Dakota Access pipeline would carry oil from North Dakota to Illinois. Opponents fear it could harm the environment and American Indian artifacts. The pipeline developer disputes that.
There are concerns Australia's energy crisis is worse than what's being reported.
Reports suggest the International Energy Agency (IEA) may be underestimating Australian household energy bills by as much as 25 per cent.
Meanwhile there's evidence international energy prices have crept up in recent days on expectations of less supply coming from Australia.
So will these developments influence your gas bill in coming months?
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Beyond Sauvignon Blanc
Ask most consumers what they think about wine and New Zealand, and they're likely to talk with you about Sauvignon Blanc. Which is fully understandable. But then there are the chances to talk about the other wines from these regions, and that's where people get jumpy. Source, Forbes.
President Trump has avoided using the term terrorism, a level of restraint he hasn’t applied when news broke of other attacks.
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Georgia has had a quiet off-season up to this point with off-the/field distractions. Yet, on Monday afternoon, the Bulldogs starting quarterback Jake Fromm suffered a broken non-throwing hand in an incident on Lake Burton, according to an inside source.
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Holiday lights are glowing throughout Denver, so it's the perfect time to take a tour with Sunset Luxury Limousines from Larimer Square to Union Station with your friends and family. Tours start at $265 for 10 passengers, and go up from there for up to 50 people. Go online, or call 303-426-9005 for reservations.
Baku. 1 February. REPORT.AZ/ Brent crude oil made 55 USD per barrel.
Report informs referring to the trade results at Intercontinental exchange. Price of March futures for the North Sea petroleum mix of mark Brent crude made 55,68 USD per barrel at 07:51 Baku time and made 55,68 USD per barrel.
WTI crude makes 52,68 USD per barrel.
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1. Hundreds of Palestinian prisoners in Israel have gone on hunger strike to protest their conditions of captivity. More here.
2. Mike Pence has warned North Korea not to test the resolve of the US. Oh great, we were just thinking it was about time for another World War. More here.
3. A man posted a murder he committed on Facebook, because… fuck. More here.
4. The US Navy has banned vaping at sea after a number of devices exploded. If only we could ban vaping everywhere. More here.
LAS VEGAS (AP)  Clark County official: Investigators still have not found a motive for the Las Vegas shooter's attack.
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INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department is investigating after two people were shot on the near northeast side of Indianapolis Wednesday morning.
According to dispatch, the shooting happened in the 2300 block of North Dearborn Street around 10:32 a.m.
Police say the suspect is in custody.
There is no word on the condition of the victims.
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An Iowa City home caught fire over the weekend.
It happened shortly before 8:00 p.m. Sunday night at 2160 Davis Street. When firefighters got there, they found smoke and flames coming from the home. No one was inside at the time.
The fire was brought under control in about 30 minutes.
The cause remains under investigation.
April 24 (Reuters) - CARREFOURSA CARREFOUR SABANCI TICARET MERKEZI AS:
* Q1 REVENUE AT 1.15 BILLION LIRA VERSUS 1.05 BILLION LIRA YEAR AGO
* Q1 NET LOSS AT 53.1 MILLION LIRA VERSUS NET LOSS 22.9 MILLION LIRA YEAR AGO Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
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US stocks climb, led by tech and consumer companies
Technology and consumer-focused stocks are leading indexes higher in midday trading as investors return from a long holiday weekend.
Facebook rose 1 percent and Microsoft rose 0.7 percent Monday, while Amazon.com gained 1.2 percent.
Medical device maker Alere soared 16 percent after it agreed to new terms for a sale to Abbott Laboratories.
The Standard & Poor’s 500 index gained 10 points, or 0.5 percent, to 2,339.
The Dow Jones industrial average rose 99 points, or 0.5 percent, to 20,551. The Nasdaq composite increased 28 points, or 0.5 percent, to 5,833.
Bond prices didn’t move much. The yield on the 10-year Treasury note held steady at 2.24 percent.
Art Streiber/NBCThe Celebrity Apprentice returns for its eighth season Monday night on NBC, with 16 new celebrity contestants and “The Governator” Arnold Schwarzenegger presiding over the boardroom, which has moved from New York City to Los Angeles. Among the stars taking part in the show are Culture Club‘s Boy George and Wilson Phillips‘ Carnie Wilson, daughter of Beach Boys legend Brian Wilson.
Boy George also says he was happy to accept when he was invited to be a Celebrity Apprentice contestant, particularly because of the show’s new host, who is taking over for President-elect Donald Trump.
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Pllush, now with one extra ‘l,’ are releasing their debut album, Stranger To The Pain, in a couple months, after putting out a handful of EPs and splits over the last few years. We’ve heard “Shannon” from it already, and today the San Francisco-based band are sharing another single, “Ortega.” That first one was a starry wallow, but this one’s more smoky and knotted, a reflection on the way a dead-eyed night out can lead to personal breakthroughs. “But it’s a true word under a harsh light/ And it’s a new world clenching my hands tight,” Eva Treadway sings. “Getting my head straight/ Setting my mind right/ Slipping into sheets as soon as the sun rise.” Listen below.
Stranger To The Pain is out 6/8 via Father/Daughter Records. Pre-order it here.
April 20 Danone CFO Cecile Cabanis tells analysts:
* Expects dairy division sales to be low-single negative in q2, eyes flattish performance for the year- cfo
* Danone expects early life nutrition sales to grow low to mid-single digit in q2, eyes 2017 performance slightly below that of 2016 - cfo
* Danone cfo says group agenda for 2020 has not changed but group will discuss it more in detail at investor seminar in evian next month Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting By Dominique Vidalon)
Man wanted in shooting after argument during basketball game
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Police say one person has been fatally shot and another was injured after an argument during a basketball game in a Louisiana subdivision.
Baton Rouge Police spokesman Sgt. Don Coppola Jr. told news outlets that brothers 35-year-old Andre Guy and 46-year-old Timothy Guy were playing basketball with their cousin Johnny Sanford before shots were fired Sunday. Police say the 30-year-old Sanford is accused of shooting Guy, who is expected to survive.
Coppola says police do not know who fired the shots at Guy, who was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital. Guy was struck in the leg.
Sgt. L'Jean McKneely Jr. said a man fled before police arrived.
Coppola says Sanford is wanted for attempted second-degree murder.
A man has been charged with assaulting a police officer after an early morning confrontation in College Park.
Saskatoon police were called to a home the 10 block of Summer Place at around 7:30 a.m. CT Wednesday for a report of an intoxicated man.
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He allegedly became combative and assaulted an officer while police attempted to arrest him.
A Taser was unsuccessfully deployed and the man fled on foot.
He was arrested after being tracked by a police dog to the 100 block of Mount Allison Crescent where he was hiding near a parked car.
No injuries were reported.
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The 26-year-old man is facing charges of assaulting a police officer, break and enter, meth possession, and marijuana possession.
The use of the Taser will be reviewed in accordance with Saskatoon Police Service policy.
Police released new surveillance video of the man they believe sexually assaulted a 12-year-old girl. The incident happened Sunday morning in an alley on Weeks Avenue in the Claremont section.Investigators say the man grabbed the young girl, covered her mouth and put a gun to her head.He then forced her to the back of a home where he sexually assaulted her, according to police.The victim was treated at the hospital.
SALT LAKE CITY — The Governor's Office of Economic Development has appointed Rebecca Dilg as the outreach manager of Gov. Gary Herbert's rural jobs initiative, which seeks to grow 25,000 new jobs in rural Utah by 2020.
Dilg, a native of Brigham City, served as the economic development executive and coordinator for Box Elder County. Dilg also served as vice chairwoman of the Composites & Aerospace of Northern Utah, a regional partnership among the area's economic development groups. She was also an organizer for One Million Cups in Ogden, a monthly event designed to help local startup companies.
In addition to her duties as outreach manager, Dilg will also spearhead the Utah Broadband Outreach Center and its goal to provide broadband speeds to rural areas. Dilg and her husband live on a small farm in Willard and are the parents of five children.
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We would like to extend an invitation to the residents of South Wilkes-Barre to attend the next South Wilkes-Barre Residents Association meeting being held at 7 p.m., today at the Firwood United Methodist Church, 399 Old River Road, Wilkes-Barre.
Our intention is to schedule guest speakers who provide key information on various community topics at these meetings. Last month we were fortunate to have Joe Rodano from Wilkes-Barre City. Mr. Rodano discussed how the city addresses blighted properties with those in attendance.
The guest speaker for today’s meeting will be Luzerne County District Attorney Stefanie Salavantis. Refreshments will be served and as always, we are expecting a lively discussion. Our goal is to work together as a community to improve the safety, cleanliness and quality of life in our neighborhoods.
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Gregory Coffey was drunk on Sunday morning as he eluded police in two states, driving at up to 120 mph without headlights at times, police reports say. And Coffey was video chatting during the 100-mile-plus pursuit with a woman who said she could see the blue lights of police cruisers in the background, according to a police report.
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With the narrowest vote, lawmakers in the Louisiana House spurned their GOP leaders and backed a $28 billion-plus operating budget that would use every dollar forecast to be available for spending.
The vote was a blow to House Republican leaders, who wanted to withhold $100 million from the spending bill in anticipation that Louisiana's income predictions are too optimistic.
The House decision was a victory for Governor John Bel Edwards.
Fifty-six House members, including rank-and-file Republicans who voted with Democrats, agreed Wednesday, June 14 to a spending plan that looks largely like a version previously supported by state senators. It takes 53 votes for a bill to pass.
House GOP leaders' refusal to take up that Senate proposal helped cause the negotiation meltdown that forced lawmakers into a special legislative session.
The plan heads to the Senate Finance Committee Thursday morning at 9:30 a.m.
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Jason Momoa confirmed for Comic Con
Jason Momoa, better known as Aquaman in Warner Bros’ Justice League and as the Dothraki warlord Khal Drogo in Game of Thrones will be attending Comic Con Africa on 15 and 16 September.
Tis is according to Reed Exhibitions Africa, ReedPOP and VS Gaming, announcing Momoa as the first confirmed headline guest for the event.
Comic Con Africa will be held from 14 to 16 September 2018 at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit & International Convention Centre.
The first event of its kind on the continent, Comic Con will feature all elements of comic books, science fiction/fantasy related film, series and similar popular arts as well as a large range of pop culture and entertainment elements including animation, toys and gadgets.
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A Scottish band has triumphed at the World Pipe Band Championships, fighting off a strong challenge from last year's Northern Irish victors.
Inveraray and District Pipe Band won the contest, beating Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band who came second.
Almost 35,000 people attended the two-day event held on Glasgow Green.
A total of 219 bands including 8,000 pipers from 15 nations took park in the contest, now in its 70th year.
U.S. Soccer has revealed a new red kit for the men's and women's national team.
The jerseys and shorts are red with black trim, while the socks are also red with a touch of orange on the calf.
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Introducing U.S. Soccer dressed #RedToToe.
Specs: https://t.co/6rWERVHhRa pic.twitter.com/zNA5uVzmWZ — U.S. Soccer (@ussoccer) February 15, 2017
The U.S. men's national team will debut the new kit in a Hexagonal match against Honduras on March 24, while the women's national team will introduce the kit at the 2017 SheBelieves Cup taking place from March 1-7.
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Introducing our newest kit U.S. Soccer dressed #RedToToe.
Specs: https://t.co/ubGXLBa23E. pic.twitter.com/slSp5vwZs7 — U.S. Soccer WNT (@ussoccer_wnt) February 15, 2017
Roses are red
Violets are blue
We dropped a red jersey
We hope to see it on you pic.twitter.com/aPPfitJ5R6 — U.S. Soccer (@ussoccer) February 15, 2017
1:20 Sean White addresses Auburn signing high profile JUCO transfer QB Jarrett Stidham Pause
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A network of at least 50,000 home solar systems backed up by battery storage across Adelaide will create the world's largest "virtual" power plant to cut energy bills, Premier Jay Weatherill says.
Mr Weatherill says a trial is already underway to install solar panels and Tesla batteries on 1100 Housing Trust homes with the cost to be financed by the sale of electricity.
The program will later be rolled out to another 24,000 public housing properties and also offered to other households with a view to having at least 50,000 connected.
Amazon Fire TV off to a rough start So much for Amazon’s early jump on the Apple TV. The Seattle Web giant’s site said Thursday that the new version of its Fire TV won’t be in stock again...
Amazon Fire makes dramatic price cut from $199 to 99 cents Amazon boss Jeff Bezos finally admitted on Monday that his smartphone plan was dumb. Two months after the Amazon Fire was unveiled at $199, the online retailer cut the price...
Amazon sells fewer than 35K Fire phones in first 25 days: study The Amazon Fire phone may not have exceeded sales of 35,000 devices in its first 25 days on the market. The phone made up just 0.02 percent of market share...
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - A Terre Haute business damaged by a weekend fire hopes to open in a temporary location on Tuesday.
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The fire happened on Saturday around 4:00 at Backyard Leisure.
The fire heavily damaged the west side of the business.
Their showroom suffered water damage.
According to the fire department, the cause of the fire has been ruled electrical.
Backyard Leisure will open their temporary location next to Big-O Tires behind the mall.
They also plan to have all landline calls forwarded to employee cell phones.
QUEBEC—A forensic psychiatrist hired by Alexandre Bissonnette’s lawyers says he didn’t think they could successfully mount a defence of not criminally responsible for their client.
Sylvain Faucher met with Bissonnette twice in 2017 to determine whether such a defence would be possible.
He concluded it wouldn’t be because the man who killed six worshippers in a Quebec City mosque in January of that year understood his acts and was capable of knowing if they were good or bad.
Faucher said Bissonnette’s mental state wasn’t altered in any major way.
The psychiatrist was testifying today at Bissonnette’s sentencing arguments in a Quebec City courtroom.
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When Christian metalcore legends August Burns Red came through Denver in January, Westword photographer Brandon Thrift captured images that highlighted why metal and Christianity make for such a, well, unholy alliance.
Many in the crowd were sporting devil horns, that most iconic hand gesture metal heads us to show their enthusiasm. And, you know, hail Satan and whatnot...
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The final phase of the campaign to reclaim Islamic State’s de facto capital was launched two months ago by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) – a confederation dominated by the Kurdish People’s Protection Units (YPG) and Arab auxiliary militia – and backed by a US-led coalition
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April 20 Telecom Plus Plc:
* Customer and service numbers for full year show further modest growth
* Total dividend of 48p (2016: 46p) per share for year (+4.3 pct)
* Launch of new home insurance service
* Sees FY adjusted pre-tax profits from continuing operations around 53 mln stg (2016: 48.8 mln stg excluding OPUS) in line with previous guidance.
* Cash flow remains strong, in line with management expectations.
* Home insurance is expected to have a negligible impact on our profitability for current financial year
* Anticipate number of services we supply will increase by between 5 pct and 10 pct over coming year.
* Benefit from faster organic growth will, if current trends continue, be reflected in our reported results for following financial year Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom)
Entertainment Weekly has confirmed that actor David Tennant is back for the second season of the Netflix original Marvel’s Jessica Jones.
The actor, best known for his stint as Doctor Who, was featured in the first season as Kilgrave, a villain with the ability to control minds.
SPOILER – Jessica is able to overcome Kilgrave’s powers and snaps his neck in the finale of season 1. With his horrific death in mind, it is unclear on how he will be resurrected to battle Jones again.
Below is the first look of Tennant with actress Krysten Ritter on the set of season 2.
Marvel’s Jessica Jones is set to return to Netflix in early 2018.
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China’s foreign minister and state councillor, Wang Yi, will go to Vienna on Friday for talks with Iran, a foreign ministry spokesman said on Wednesday, as the nations left in the Iran nuclear deal work to save the pact without the United States, Reuters reports.
The spokesman, Lu Kang, made the comment at a daily news briefing.
Iran said its foreign minister would meet counterparts from U.S. allies Britain, France and Germany, as well as Russia and China, in Vienna to discuss how to maintain the Iran nuclear deal, from which the United States has pulled out.
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For many years, West Virginia governors and legislators have promised to reduce the size of state government. It always has seemed to grow, however.
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Spanish duo De La Purissima recently made its US debut at a small church here in Los Angeles, but don't let that fool you, this group is huge in Europe. Based in jazz, Julia De Castro writes the songs, plays violin and sings and with partner Miguel Rodrigáñez on the double bass -- creating a genre of their own. You'll find a mix of rap and flashy brass on Santa Frivola or Saint Frivolous.
Photo by Jorge Brichette
It’s no secret Phil Kessel likes his hot dogs. Now, the Pittsburgh Penguins’ two-time Stanley Cup Champion has taken that love to a whole new level. He posted a pic of himself with the Cup filled with hot dogs and the caption, “Hotdogs taste better out of The Cup! #twotime”
Hotdogs taste better out of The Cup! #twotime #statestreetbrats A post shared by Phil Kessel (@phil_kessel_81_) on Aug 14, 2017 at 2:07pm PDT
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) – Two new furry friends can now be seen at the Scovill Zoo.
The brothers, Niko and Koda, arrived at the zoo over the weekend. They will join Tilly who is seven.
Niko and Koda were born on March 31 at the Washington Park Zoo in Michigan City, Indiana. The wolves will become part of Scovill Zoo’s wolf pack.
Niko has a lighter coat and Koda has a darker coat. According to the zoo, Koda came right out of his carrier and began exploring. Niko took a little longer to come out but began exploring with his brother.
Tilly and the pups are currently separated by a fence. Once they pass their examinations by the zoo veterinarians, they will be introduced to Tilly.
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There are delays on the M11 after a three vehicle collision near Saffron Walden on Monday (January 2).
Traffic is slow following the collision which happened on the southbound carriageway between J9 A11 Saffron Walden and J8 A120 / B1256 Stortford Road / B1256 (Bishops Stortford).
Lane one (of two) was closed for a time but all lanes have now reopened.
PC Mike Bignell, of the Essex Police Roads Policing unit, tweeted about an hour ago three vehicles were involved and there was a car fire.
He confirmed the blaze has now been extinguished by Essex County Fire and Rescue Service.
No one was injured in the collision.
Traffic is understood to be still slow in the area.
Wanna see Better Call Saul stars like Bob Odenkirk in their root form? Look no further than The Box downtown and The Show!
The Show features some of Albuquerque’s best improv talent every Friday and Saturday night at 9 p.m. Many of the members have trained with the likes of Second City and have shared the stage with Emmy-nominated talent like Odenkirk, who will occasionally stop by to revisit his improv roots for Albuquerque audiences.
Improv classes are also available for those interested in growing their improv chops. Showtimes and information can be found online at TheBoxABQ.com.
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Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) “came under fire at a raucous town Monday, as constituents pelted the Arkansas Republican on topics ranging from Donald Trump’s tax returns and possible ties to Russia to the GOP push to repeal Obamacare,” Politico reports.
“It was the latest in a string of confrontations between GOP lawmakers and voters during Congress’ two-week spring recess, coming on the heels of the party’s failed bid to overturn the Democratic health care law. Cotton, a rising star in the Republican Party seen as a potential White House aspirant in time, withstood 90 minutes of boos and occasional cheers from an oft-agitated crowd in Little Rock, Arkansas.”
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Police in Florida are investigating an incident at a nightclub where a photographer said he was "sucker punched" by singer Chris Brown.
Tampa police spokesman Stephen Hegarty says 28-year-old Bennie Vines Jr. was hired by Aja Channelside to take photos during an event hosted by Brown.
Vines told officers that while he was snapping photos early today, Brown punched him. Brown was gone by the time officers arrived. Vines refused medical treatment and told officers he wants to prosecute because of a minor lip cut.
The club confirmed the incident on its Facebook page today and apologized to patrons.
Brown, singer of the hits "Run It!" and "Deuces," completed probation in a 2009 felony assault case for an attack on singer Rihanna, his then-girlfriend.
An email to the representative listed on Brown's website was not immediately returned.
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We want to let everyone know that Monrovia’s very first Wine Walk event is scheduled to take place on August 26, 2017, in Old Town! Developed by the city in partnership with the Monrovia Old Town Advisory Board, the Wine Walk event is intended to encourage customers to visit all businesses in Old Town, especially our retail and service-related businesses.
Wine Walk participants will be invited to stroll through Old Town, enter businesses, and sample a variety of wine, while simultaneously exploring each business and its offerings. There will also be acoustic entertainment playing on each block of Old Town to enhance a festive atmosphere during the event.
Additional information regarding Monrovia’s Wine Walk will be developed and distributed in the coming months. For now, however, we want to encourage everyone to save the date for an event where participants will be able to… Sip, Shop, Support…Monrovia’s Wine Walk!
Alan Douglas Petersen, 65, formerly of Warren, died unexpectedly on Friday, April 14, 2017 at his residence in Muncy, PA. Alan was born July 18, 1951 in Warren, PA, the son of H. Allen Petersen and his wife Bobbi, of Warren, and Norma Gregersen Petersen, of Russell, PA.
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CBS2 / KCAL9 CBS2/KCAL9 is part of CBS Television Stations, a division of CBS Corp. and one of the largest network-owned station groups in the country. CBS Studio City Broadcast Center 4200 Radford Avenue Studio City, CA [...] L.A. County Supervisors Approve $20K Reward To Help Solve Murders Of 2 Art Teachers In Diamond Bar The bodies of David Wang and Marian Chung, were found at their home on Bent Twig Lane on Oct. 20, 2016.
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As police continue to investigate the death of LSU freshman Maxwell Gruver as a possible hazing incident, universities across the country are ensuring students are safe.
Leaders at McNeese State University have strict rules regarding hazing.
Fraternities and sororities sign an anti-hazing oath each year, stating they understand the hazing policy and punishments that result in hazing.
Director of McNeese Campus Life Kedrick Nicholas says any allegation of hazing on campus is taken very seriously by the university.
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Justin Schultz became a meme in like 22 minutes. — Jesse Marshall (@jmarshfof) June 14, 2017
Schultz had a good time at the parade today. He chugged beers like a guy who escaped Edmonton and just two years later was able to completely resurrect his career en route to winning two consecutive Stanley Cup championships and a lot of money this offseason in restricted free agency. The man earned it and then he got after it. Probably didn’t have as much fun as Olli Maatta but who the hell did?
The candid picture from @melwedde really captured the spirit of the thing:
And before you knew it Justin Schultz chugging a beer became the meme of the year, and it was fucking fantastic. This is the one that got it all started:
From there it was on. The best of the best:
He scaled Mount Rushmore. pic.twitter.com/vrQdi42DOt — BACK TO BACK (@Goatzel) June 14, 2017
How 'bout some classic movie chug walks! pic.twitter.com/aEW5vRDQbE — Aaron Azimov (@AaronAzimov) June 15, 2017
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It's still flu season, and not too late to get your flu shot. But a new study suggests that people with eczema should request the vaccine be given into the muscle, rather than just under the skin.
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YY (YY +2.1% ) is 2.3% lower after hours in U.S. trading following news that it's launching an offering of 5.75M American depositary shares.
That's about $463M worth as of today's closing. Each of those ADS represents 20 Class A common shares of the Chinese firm.
Underwriters get a 30-day greenshoe option to buy up to an additional 862,500 ADS to cover overallotments.
The company will use proceeds for general purposes and debt repayment.
Joint book-runners are Credit Suisse USA, Goldman Sachs Asia, andj China Renaissance Securities.
As America Turns A Year Older, Poll Finds Patriotism Has Slipped A Bit NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Gallup Editor in Chief Frank M. Newport about a new poll that finds, for the first time, that less than half of Americans are extremely proud of their citizenship.
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FORT WORTH, Texas — A 20-year-old who as a teenager used an "affluenza" defence regarding a drunken-driving wreck that killed four people is set to be released April 2.
Ethan Couch has served almost two years in jail for a revoked probation and is to be freed from the Tarrant County Jail in Fort Worth, Texas. He's been serving a 720-day sentence after his 2016 probation revocation for attending a party where alcohol was served.
Couch was 16 when the truck he was driving killed pedestrians in June 2013. A psychologist at his manslaughter trial blamed his actions on "affluenza," or irresponsibility due to family wealth.
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The Essex Region Conservation Authority has issued a flood watch.
WInds Wednesday evening are forecasted to be out of the south, south-east shifting to the SOUTH WEst at 30 kph with gusts to 50 kph a chance of flooding exists for shoreline areas of Leamington, Kingsville, Essex, Amherstburg and Pelee Island.
The forecasted winds together with the current high lake levels increase theprobability for shoreline erosion and wave damage to all low-lying shore reaches for the affected municipalities.
Davis had two points (1-2 FG), five rebounds, and two assists in 22 minutes during Monday's 118-115 loss to the Nets.
Davis started in place of Marc Gasol (illness), but the sophomore was not able to make the most of his opportunity. Davis saw 20-plus minutes for the seventh time this season, but he finished with as many fouls as rebounds. Even on nights when Gasol is sidelined, Davis comes with plenty of risk.
BROOKSVILLE — The Good Life Center’s Monday Night Speaker Series continues on Aug. 21 at 7 p.m. with a talk by the Mercer Family of Orland.
The family will present “The Water Inside: Reflections on our Hearts, our Lived Lives, and Healing our World,” a message and experience of the heart rather than informational through the head.
Molly and Shawn Mercer of Nancy Place Homestead in Orland will present a mix of music, story and prose that explores the power of place, the healing of love and prayer and the inner journeys we must travel along to change our world.
The house opens at 6:30. Donations are appreciated. Forest Farm is located at 372 Harborside Road in Harborside (Brooksville).
For more information, call 326-8211 or visit www.goodlife.org.
KNOXVILLE (WATE) – Knoxville Police Department said an officer was injured while performing a traffic stop. The incident happened Wednesday afternoon near the corner of Woodbine Avenue and Milligan Street.
Darrel DeBusk, with Knoxville Police Department, said a Knoxville police officer pulled over a car that appeared to be speeding and there was a fight between the driver and the officer. He said the officer was injured and taken to the hospital.
A man and woman were in the car, according to DeBusk. He said the man is facing charges.
Communications Director of Hearts of Oak, Kwame Opare Addo has confirmed that they have taken a look at the Karl Reinhdorf Park as they bid to switch their home venue back to Accra.
Following the renovation works currently ongoing at the Accra Sports Stadium, Hearts of Oak opted to move their home venue to the Cape Coast Sports Stadium.
The Phobians have endured a torrid time in the ongoing Ghana Premier League at their adopted home ground, which has prompted their teeming fans to call on management to return the team to Accra.
Club's scribe, Opare Addo has confirmed his outfit are considering the Liberty Professionals' playing grounds.
'Yes we have taken a look at Karl Reinhdorf but the decision has not been made yet,' he told Accra-based Class FM.
Hearts have recorded two wins, two losses and a draw at their adopted home as they sitting 10th on the log.
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Former Colgan Panther Ian Duncan has been named the MIAA Field Athlete of the Week.
Duncan won the high jump at ESU on Friday, clearing 7 feet, .5 inches. That's a new personal record for Duncan, the top mark in Division II this season and also the third best mark in PSU history.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Pittsburg State University's Ian Duncan shared the MIAA Field Athlete of the Week honors for the first week of the 2018 outdoor track & field season Monday (Mar. 19).
Duncan posted the top mark in NCAA Division II in winning the high jump at the ESU Spring Invitational Friday (Mar. 16). The Pittsburg, Kan., native cleared a personal-best 7 feet, 0.5 inches. His mark is the third-best in Pitt State history and currently ranks him atop the NCAA Division II descending order list.
Duncan shared the conference honor with Fort Hays State University pole vaulter Sam Dreiling.
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A NEW cafe at Portsmouth's Victoria Park will finally open its doors to the public today.
Cafe in the Park, run by homelessness charity The Society of St James, is set to provide employment and training opportunities for vulnerable adults.
The site has been substantially renovated since the acrimonious departure of the Art & Soul Traders - who previously ran the Arts Lodge facility at the park - in February this year.
The Southampton-based charity were announced as the new operator for the site in June.
It will run the cafe during the day and provide training programmes for vulnerable people to enhance their skill-set in the evening.
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JANESVILLE, Wis. (AP) - Janesville police say two people are in custody in the death of a woman.
Officers were called Saturday afternoon after a 43-year-old woman was found dead inside a home. Police executed a search warrant at the home and collected evidence.
Police arrested a 21-year-old man and a 23-year-old woman after finding evidence linking them to the woman's death.
The Janesville Gazette reports the death appears suspicious and that police are treating it as a homicide. But a police news release says authorities do not believe the public is in danger.
An autopsy was being conducted Sunday.
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A new Mexican restaurant is coming to Trowbridge.
The Mexican chain El Guaca is opening a new restaurant near the Odeon cinema at the town's St Stephens Leisure Park.
It is understood the restaurant will be opening towards the middle of October.
The unit was previously a Dean's Diner.
On its website, the restaurant describes itself as a place to go to if you want a "truly Mexican experience".
Whatever your reason for dining out, there’s no better reason to visit El Guaca and enjoy a truly Mexican experience with a colourful and vibrant atmosphere, offering huge variety of homemade dishes and cocktails, a meal to remember is assured.
The chain currently has restaurants in Maldon, Colchester, Clacton and Newmarket.
What do you think about the move and do you have any other news you'd like to share about the Trowbridge area? Get in touch using James.Somper@localworld.co.uk
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) – University of Virginia police are investigating a report of a sexual assault.
According to police, a female victim reported meeting a male suspect at a local restaurant and later being physically and sexually assaulted in a residence.
The assault was reported to police Sunday evening.
The suspect was described as a college-aged male. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call police.
No further details were immediately released.
(Copyright 2017 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)
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I don’t know about you, but I for one have never handed out Candy Corn on Halloween! According to a new study, the most popular thing we hand out on Halloween is CANDY CORN. It’s the #1 candy in six states. Sour Patch Kids are next, then M&M’s, Milky Ways, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, Snickers, and Tootsie Pops.
AUGUSTA, Mich. - Cornerstone played their best round of the 54-hole WHAC Championships on Tuesday and the 321 team score was good enough for them to move up one spot in the final standings where they finished eighth overall. Zach Paavola was the top Golden Eagle scorer as the junior placed 23rd overall in the 47-man field. CU concludes their 2017-18 season with the end of the tourney.
Zach Paavola (78) and Will Clarke (78) led the charge for Cornerstone on the final day of the WHAC Championships as they helped CU posted a 321 team score. They were followed in scoring by Ty Mero (81) while Jordan Leaman and Josh Maas each posted rounds of 84.
Northwestern Ohio dominated the field, winning by 42 shots over second place with a 54-hole total of 840. Lawrence Tech (882), Indiana Tech (888), Madonna (913) and Aquinas (926) rounded out the top five.
The tourney marks the end of the 2017-18 campaign for Cornerstone and the last event of the careers for Josh Maas and Will Clarke.
On Friday’s broadcast of HBO’s “Real Time,” host Bill Maher stated Republicans are “treasonous rats” and are patriots of Russia.
Maher said, “[F]orget Groundhog Day, the only large, ratlike creature I’m concerned about is Devin Nunes. This guy — his memo got released today. Of course, it’s not fair to single him out, all the Republicans these days are treasonous rats.”
He later added, “Republicans, they did not like what the FBI was finding out about Trump. So, like the true patriots they are, of Russia, they attacked the FBI and the Justice Department because they’re biased. Yes, because they’re in law enforcement, and the Trump crime family commits crimes. So, that’s what they are supposed to do. It’s like saying the exterminator is biased against the termites.”
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QUITO, April 10 Ecuador's economy shrank for the first time in a decade last year, falling 1.5 percent due to lower oil prices, a strong dollar that hurts the dollarized export-oriented country, and a severe earthquake, the central bank said on Monday.
Outgoing President Rafael Correa said over the weekend the OPEC nation's economy grew 1.5 percent year-on-year in the last quarter of 2016, allowing it to emerge from an economic recession.
Ecuador's economy grew a modest 0.2 percent in 2015. The central bank projects it could grow 1.42 percent this year.
(Reporting by Alexandra Valencia; Writing by Alexandra Ulmer; Editing by Matthew Lewis)
Comedian Katt Williams poses for a portrait in Marina del Rey in 2008. He pleaded guilty Monday to a robbery charge stemming from a 204 incident in Beverly Hills.
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An arrangement such as this will only work if it suits everyone involved. That means you, your partner, any children who are still living at home and, of course, your relative. Make sure that everyone gets a chance to share their feelings on the situation, even if (for example, in the case of younger children) the final decision will not be theirs.
Red Lion woman assaults cop, urinates on floor at Central Booking A woman is charged with hitting a state trooper and urinating on the floor at York County Central Booking. Check out this story on ydr.com: http://www.ydr.com/story/news/crime/2017/06/10/red-lion-woman-assaults-cop-urinates-floor-central-booking/386952001/ This week in the wrap-up: heroin and the freak; DUI on the yellow brick road; top-free in the OC.
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Mangum’s injury occurred on the last play of a 19-13 loss to Utah on Sept. 9. On the second Saturday of September 2015, his touchdown pass on a fourth-down play in the final minute sent the Cougars ahead of Boise State and extended the remarkable start of his college career. He had thrown a game-winning TD pass on the last play at Nebraska the previous week.
Police said there may be up to four more victims of a suburban assistant soccer coach who was fired after she was charged with sexually assaulting students. (WLS)
Waynesboro's vice mayor went over the results of a city-wide survey at Monday's council meeting.
Close to 700 people in Waynesboro responded to a survey conducted by Councilor Terry Short.
While there is great satisfaction with first responders, the library and parks, people want city leaders to value public input. Education was the top priority for 63 percent of respondents, an opinion Short says he shares.
“Finding ways that we can become creative and again intentional about the way that we invest in our smallest citizens is I think something that we'll look forward as we enter into the budget season over the next couple of months,” Short said.
For a link to the survey results click here.
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Here are a few photos from the Larne Times archive to get you all talking.
There’s nothing quite like pictures from the past to bring back memories of family and friends at school or work, or teammates in sport.
Guides and Brownies turned out in force for the Thinking Day parade and Service. 1989
If you’ve got pictures to share, we’d like to see them. Email to copydesk.ni@jpress.co.uk.
Guests pictured at the announcement of Smithwicks continued Sponsorship of the Northern Amateur Leagues. 1989.
Guides and Brownies leaders on parade to the Thinking Day Service, 1989.
Claire Drummond goes shopping at Linn Playgroup.1989.
Prizewinners pictured at the Milebush YFC ploughing match prize distribution at the Highways Hotel.
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Jaeden Lieberher stopped by PIX11 Morning News to discuss his starring role in the upcoming film "The Book of Henry." The film, which has gotten rave reviews so far, hits theaters this Friday.
Merkel slams Virginia’s ‘disgusting’ violence
German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Monday slammed as "disgusting" the role of white supremacists in a violent protest in Virginia and an "evil attack" against counter demonstrators that left one woman dead, her spokesperson said.
In sharply worded remarks, Merkel's spokesperson Steffen Seibert expressed shock at the weekend rally by Ku Klux Klan members and other white nationalists in Charlottesville.
"The scenes at the right-wing extremist march were absolutely repulsive - naked racism, anti-Semitism and hate in their most evil form were on display," he told reporters.
"Such images and chants are disgusting wherever they may be and they are diametrically opposed to the political goals of the chancellor and the entire German government."
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) – Marshall University’s Department of Social Work will host a suicide prevention event on April 20 at its Huntington campus.
The university says the Walk for Hope: Campus Suicide Prevention and Education event will be from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the university’s Memorial Student Center plaza.
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There have been calls for railings to be put in place at the new relief route, which goes from Newbridge Industrial Estate through the Curragh Grange via Millfield.
At the Kildare-Newbridge MD meeting on January 17, Cllr Morgan McCabe said there is unexpectedly heavy traffic patterns in the area with numerous young children living locally.
KCC said a road safety audit will be done in March. A report issued said; “There is a HGV restriction in place; with relevant signage at each end of this route. In addition to standard bin lorries servicing the area, other vehicles are servicing the site where 19 apartments are under construction; adjacent to the Moore Avenue/Millfield laneway.
“The temporary construction-related traffic is authorised by Kildare County Council planning permission, and expected to cease by late summer when the apartments are complete.”
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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. – A child has been reunited with her mother after police say the little girl was found wandering on a Chesterfield County street Tuesday.
Police said around 2:48 p.m., officers responded to reports of a child in the roadway in the 6200 block of Hopkins Road.
Police say a two-year-old girl somehow got out of her home and walked a few blocks and into the street.
Before police arrived at the scene, a worker from the Wee Folks Daycare grabbed the girl and brought her inside into their facility.
When police arrived, they found the child unharmed.
As police starting their investigation they received a report of a missing juvenile from the mother. The mom and child has since been reunited.
Police say no charges have been filed at this time and their investigation is ongoing.
× Ark. Supreme Court Grants Stays Of Execution For First Two Death Row Inmates Scheduled For Lethal Injection
LITTLE ROCK (KFSM) — The Arkansas Supreme Court has granted stays of execution for two death row inmates who were scheduled to be put to death on Monday (April 17).
The supreme court granted stays of execution for Don Davis and Bruce Ward, meaning no executions will take place on Monday.
Additionally, there is a federal injunction blocking the executions as well.
Davis and Ward were the first of seven prisoners who are scheduled for execution between April 17-27.
A collection point for clothing which will be sent to the families of Grenfell Tower in London, devastated in yesterday’s fire, has been set up at a Peterborough gym.
Karl Butcher from Immortal 365 gym said: “The families of the Grenfell Tower in London have lost everything in the fire, they have no homes, food or clothing.
“We are going to have a clothes donation box at Immortal that we will be sending to families
“Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families.”
Donations can be dropped off at the gym at 3 Milnyard Square, PE2 6GX, Peterborough, from today, Thursday June 15.
Omar Lopez-Maldonado has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for a rape that happened in 2016 in KC.
According to Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker, Lopez-Maldonado pleaded guilty to first-degree rape and agreed to a 30-year sentence.
According to court records, Kansas City Police went to the 1400 block of Colorado Avenue on a reported rape.
The victim told police she was assaulted at gunpoint.
A co-defendant in the case still has pending charges.
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WASHINGTON — A Chris Brown concert originally scheduled for Friday, April 21 at Verizon Center has been rescheduled to allow for Game 5 of the Capitals’ opening round playoff series with the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Chris Brown will now perform at Verizon Center on Sunday, April 23 at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Originally announced for April 21, it wasn’t immediately clear if the concert would need to be rescheduled, as it wasn’t clear if a Game 5, also tentatively scheduled for the same date, would be necessary. A Capitals’ sweep in the best-of-seven series would have been the exception, but their double-overtime loss in Game 2 on Saturday made a Game 5 necessary.
Concert tickets purchased for the original April 21 show will still be honored for the rescheduled date. Tickets are still available for purchase.
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WASHINGTON (AP) - A Pentagon spokesman says the two U.S. soldiers killed Sunday in Iraq were casualties of a U.S. artillery "mishap."
The spokesman, Army Col. Rob Manning, said an Army artillery unit was firing on an Islamic State mortar position "when a mishap occurred." He said there is no indication that IS played a role in the deaths. In addition to the two soldiers killed, five others suffered injuries that Manning said were not life-threatening.
The spokesman said he could provide no other details because the incident is under investigation. The names of those killed have not been publicly released.
When the deaths were announced Sunday, the U.S. military said the incident did not involve enemy fire, but provided no other details.
Barcelona have denied that former president Sandro Rosell illegally bought a liver for ex-France defender Eric Abidal.
Abidal, 38, who is now the club’s technical secretary, had a transplant in 2012 after a tumour was found in his liver.
Reports in Spain claim Rosell, who was jailed for money-laundering in 2017, purchased the organ.
Barcelona say they “roundly deny any irregularity in the matter”.
BRUSSELS (AP) — A global conference organized by the European Union aimed at better protecting marine life has raised more than $7 billion.
During the Our Ocean conference that concluded Friday in the Maltese capital of Valletta, the EU committed $645 million to improve marine governance. Representatives from businesses, 112 countries and others pushed the total up to the unprecedented level.
The Our Ocean conference has accumulated some 8.7 billion euros ($10.2 billion) since it started in 2014 but the 2017 commitments exceeded expectations.
The conference focuses on funding and leading projects as varied at combating plastics pollution to countering illegal fishing and looking at the effects of climate change.
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A look back at the best of the best from the past seven days in sports, the CHEK Sports Plays of the Week
Millennials -- the older ones at least. That's right, contrary to popular perception, not all of the 18- to 35-year-old generation is so wracked with college debt that they're living in their parents' basements while working for peanuts as baristas.
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April 12 Apple Inc has hired a team of biomedical engineers as part of a secret initiative, initially envisioned by late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, to develop sensors to treat diabetes, CNBC reported citing three people familiar with the matter.
The engineers are expected to work at a nondescript office in Palo Alto, miles (km) away from the corporate headquarters, CNBC said. (cnb.cx/2nGgn9P)
Apple was not immediately available for comment. (Reporting by Divya Grover in Bengaluru; Editing by Sandra Maler)
Non-performing assets (NPAs) for most public sector banks in FY16 saw a drastic jump compared to FY15. As per data released by the Reserve Bank of India, State Bank of India (SBI) the bellwether PSU bank continues to be the leader of the pack with approximately Rs 56,000 crore as bad loans more than doubled from its FY15 figure of around Rs 27,600 crore, whereas UCO Bank with around Rs 11,500 crore as bad loans came last in the list of top 10 banks.
The list included names like Punjab National Bank (PNB), Bank of India (BOI), Bank of Baroda (BoB), IDBI Bank among others.
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Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Dennis Edwards was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1989
Dennis Edwards, who performed as lead singer for the Motown group the Temptations, has died at aged 74.
He died in Chicago, his family told CBS News. They did not disclose the cause of death.
Edwards joined the Temptations in 1968 and had a number of hits including two Grammy award-winning songs, Papa Was a Rollin' Stone and Cloud Nine.
He pursued a solo career in the 1980s, and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1989.
Edwards, who would have turned 75 on Saturday, had solo hits such as Don't Look Any Further and Coolin' Out.
Fans have paid their respects on social media, and civil rights activist Jesse Jackson described Edwards as "so talented.
The Temptations was one of the leading male vocal groups of the 1960s and early 1970s, and helped define the signature Motown sound.
The group went through various line-ups and tackled a wide range of musical styles.
A team from UCHealth EMS will show people how to save their own lives during an emergency situation today in Loveland.
The training will be a part of the 2017 Family Safety & Emergency Preparedness Expo at the Thomas McKee 4H Building at The Ranch in Loveland.
Conducted in a "flash mob" type of format throughout the expo, the safety training will be quick — about 10-15 minutes for each person – and the team hopes to train as many people as possible. Participants will learn bleeding control techniques (through hands-on challenges involving tourniquets and other items) as well as how to evacuate, how to care for themselves and how to care for others.
The safety expo is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Thomas McKee 4H Building at the Ranch in Loveland. This event is free and open to the public and provides all who attend the opportunity to engage in educational classes, stock up on preparedness supplies, learn life-saving skills, win raffle prizes, tour emergency vehicles, enjoy activities with your kids and much more.
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SINGAPORE startups can now gain speedier access to India's bustling startup ecosystem to form partnerships and co-innovate with Indian startups.
This has been made possible with the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Enterprise Singapore and The
TMZ Sports reports that WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair is currently in a medically induced coma and is preparing for surgery.
TMZ noted that Flair was admitted into the hospital early Saturday morning and his situation has gotten more serious. Flair was set to undergo a procedure this afternoon. Pro Wrestling Sheet reports that the issues are heart-related.
Stay tuned for updates on Flair’s status.
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ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) – A Florida woman lit a cigarette, sparking an explosion of a propane barbeque grill being transported in her SUV.
Orlando police Lt. Cindy Lane tells news outlets that the grill was turned on and the propane tank was open in the back of the red Kia Sorento as she left a barbeque at the Central Florida Fairgrounds on Sunday afternoon.
Lane says the woman and her husband were burned and their sports utility vehicle was severely damaged. The couple’s injuries are not considered to be life-threatening.
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He's a Tony and Grammy Award winner and he's one of Broadway's Best.
Billy Porter may be poised for another Grammy for his latest project: The Soul of Richard Rodgers.
The album, a collaboration with some of Broadways' brightest stars, brings new life to some familiar tunes.
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NeNe Leakes I'm Back for Season 10 of 'Housewives' With One Catch ...
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You didn't really think NeNe Leakes was going to let Kim Zolciak hog the spotlight -- she's finally signed on for Season 10 of 'RHOA.'
Sources connected to production tell us NeNe signed on the dotted line Wednesday, ending months of negotiations to bring her and Kim back for the show's 10th anniversary. Kim struck her deal back in April, but NeNe's been holding out.
There's a twist though ... NeNe will only be a part-time cast member. We're told she passed on a full-time gig because she has too many other balls in the air right now such as her clothing line.
Some of the other women on the show have already started shooting the next season, but NeNe's yet to appear.
As you'd expect, NeNe's being totally modest about her new deal, saying ... "All hail the queen for season 10."
Ireland's fragile minority government faces a no-confidence vote later Wednesday over a scandal involving the police, the state's child protection agency and the political establishment.
The vilification of police sergeant Maurice McCabe has engulfed the coalition government since the story emerged in national media last week, with ministers telling conflicting stories about what they knew about the affair and when.
In 2013, the child protection agency opened another file on McCabe after receiving further allegations of sexual abuse but the following year it acknowledged this was an error.
The agency did not inform McCabe of the allegations until December 2015 .
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It takes 32 minutes of solid play to win a high school basketball game.
Surely, Carson Long has learned that lesson now.
On Jan. 25 on their home floor, the Warriors seemed to have control of St. Joseph's Academy, up eight points with time winding down in the first half.
Then, they didn't.
St. Joe's scored the last five points of the half, rolled off the next 19 to start the third, and eased to an important 62-47 Midstate Athletic Conference win.
It was the Warriors' first MAC loss and put them a game behind St. Joe's in the league standings.
With five points from Austin Assoko, who finished with a career-high eight points, and four from top scorer Tristan Garcia, Carson Long took a 13-11 lead after one.
AJ Migliarini poured in seven of his game-high 17 points in the second and Jachob Yungwirth added four to help the Warriors build their lead.
The man insisted critics of the North Korea dictator are better off dead because they will go to a “prison camp and not come back” if they speak out against him.
Speaking to Sky News, he revealed despite the scenes of public adulation for North Korean leader the reality is very different with displays of loyalty forced upon its citizens.
The man, who did not want to be identified because his daughter still lives inside the rogue state, said he feels sorry for North Koreans stuck inside the country as they will be “cannon fodder” in any war.
“If you criticise Kim Jong-un you will go to a prison camp and not come back,” he said.
It's the 4th of July!
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In tonight's Hollyoaks, Sienna Blake plans a shock exit but is stopped when one of her young babies is plunged into danger.
She tries to leave the village after being reunited with baby Sophie, who she discovered on her doorstep.
With both her twins back in her arms, Sienna tries to make a dash for it but is cornered by Maggie and Joel.
Maggie is worried about Sienna's strange behaviour and confides in Joel, who was told by Sienna to never see her or the babies ever again.
Disaster strikes after the pair find Sienna in the park when Sophie's buggy begins to roll towards the lake.
Joel chases after the runaway pram, but will he be able to save Sophie?
Meanwhile, Grace is powerless to resist the charms of Glenn and they end up sleeping together.
Elsewhere, Luke gets ready for his meeting with rapist Mark, but what does he have planned?
* Hollyoaks airs tonight on E4 at 7.00pm
NORFOLK, Va. – A man was taken to the hospital with serious injuries after a shooting, according to police.
Around 9:40 p.m. Monday, police were called to the 800 block of 35th Street in reference to a gunshot disturbance.
When first responders arrived, they found a man with a gunshot wound. He was taken by medics to Sentara Norfolk General Hospital.
Police ask anyone with information to call the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP.
Sardinia Erie County Sheriff's deputies investigated a two-car injury accident on Genesee Road. One of the drivers was taken to the hospital for a neck injury.
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The U.S. Department of Justice has approved the Bayer acquisition of Monsanto.
The conditional approval will make Bayer the sole shareholder of Monsanto Company and requires divestment to BASF. The deal can take place afterwards.
Bayer expects integration in about two months.
In a statement Bayer CEO Werner Baumann says, "Receipt of the DOJ’s approval brings us close to our goal of creating a leading company in agriculture.”
He adds, “We want to help farmers across the world grow more nutritious food in a more sustainable way.”
The company says it has almost gotten all clearances to close the buyout and they expect to get any outstanding approval shortly.
Concern is growing for missing Jodie Morgan form Nuthall, after she was last seen yesterday.
Officers have issued an appeal after she was reported missing from the Nuthall area of Nottingham at around 11.30pm yesterday (Tuesday, February 14). She was last seen in Nuthall at 8.30pm.
Jodie is described as white, of slim build and is around 5ft 6ins tall. She is described as having long and straight blonde hair and was last seen wearing a black jacket, white shirt with black and brown vertical stripes to the front and black wet-look jeans.
If you have seen Jodie or have any information about her whereabouts, please contact Nottinghamshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 953 of Tuesday, February 14.
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan's army says militants opened fire on an army vehicle on patrol in the country's mountainous northwestern region near the Afghan border, killing two soldiers.
Tuesday's statement says the military vehicle came under attack in the North Waziristan tribal region. No one immediately claimed responsibility for the attack, but Islamic militants have long been operating in the area.
The military has carried out massive operation against them but militants are able to cross the porous Afghan-Pakistan border and shelter on the other side. They have also been able to carry out cross-border attacks.
The Pakistani army has been constructing a series of fences along the border, which zigzags across a remote and difficult mountain terrain, to check the movement of militants.
Afghanistan objects to the construction of the fences.
Las Vegas police need the public’s help in locating a missing 10-year-old girl.
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Las Vegas police need the public’s help in locating a missing 10-year-old girl.
Summer Lautzenheiser was last seen about 8:30 p.m. Friday in the northeastern Las Vegas Valley near East Carey Avenue and Mt. Hood Street, north of Lake Mead Boulevard. Police said Summer was carrying a red and white backpack, and she was last seen wearing a red jacket, blue pants and white shoes.
The 4-foot-11 girl weighs approximately 90 pounds. She has blue eyes and blonde hair, police said.
Anyone with information regarding Summer’s whereabouts is urged to contact the Metropolitan Police Department’s missing person detail immediately at 702-828-2907 or 702-828-3111.
Contact Rio Lacanlale at rlacanlale@reviewjournal.com or 702-383-0381. Follow @riolacanlale on Twitter.
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GUINDA, Calif. (AP) — Crews are making progress against a Northern California wildfire that threatens hundreds of buildings but say wind and dry vegetation could still fuel the blaze.
California officials said the fire in rural counties northwest of Sacramento was 25 percent contained as of Wednesday morning. That's up from 15 percent the previous day.
It has burned through 129 square miles (334 square kilometers) after igniting Saturday. Some areas have been under evacuation orders for days.
It's among the massive wildfires burning in the Western United States and putting some Fourth of July plans on hold.
Gonzaga returned to Alaska Airlines Arena for the first time since 2005. It didn't go so well for the Huskies.
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SARASOTA, Fla. (WFLA) — As students head back to school in Sarasota, the police department wants to remind everyone, you are now sharing the road with students.
Students are out there on buses, teens may be driving to school, and many students walk or ride bikes.
The Sarasota Police Department has been using social media to remind people of the traffic laws now that school is back in session.
In Sarasota, all school zones are 15 mph and police warn if you don’t follow the law it will cost you.
“For example, if you are caught speeding in a school zone your fine can vary from anywhere from $150 to $460, depending on how fast you were going and if you decide to go to traffic school or not. Again, it is all about the safety of our kids and our community,” said Genevieve Judge, Sarasota Police Department.
Be sure to watch WFLA News Channel 8 from 4:30 to 7 a.m. during the month of August. Every morning, we’ll bring you a special back-to-school story to help you and your family prepare for the school year.
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Fail: Former Chelsea player Marko Marin dives to get referee sent off
Hero of the week is former Chelsea player Marko Marin, who during a bout of handbags in the absurd Greek Super League fell to the ground in comical fashion. Olympiacos are playing Apollon Smyrnis. Marin is the one who looks like Declan Donnelly:
Olympiakos lost the match 0-1, the goal coming in the game’s opening minute. Marin’s cunning plan seemed to be to get the referee to send himself off for an of-the-ball shove.
The outcome is that Olympiakos are 12 points behind league leaders AEK Athens with just two matches left to play. And Marin has big future in slapstick.
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Business Insider/Google Google could release the latest version of the Android operating system, called Android O, within the next few weeks.
Android O could be released as soon as the week of August 21, "most likely on the 21st itself," prolific gadgets leaker Evan Blass tweeted on Monday.
Android O will be the eighth generation of the Android operating system, and it'll be an incremental update with performance, feature, and design improvements rather than a major overhaul.
It's likely that Google's own Pixel smartphones will be the first recipients of Android O if it is actually released on August 21. Indeed, Google's own devices usually get the updates first, and third-party phones get them much later.
Check out some of the best updates coming to your smartphone with Android O:
Richland County Sheriff's deputies are investigating a stabbing late Sunday.
According to dispatch, the stabbing happened just before 10:30 p.m. on Wilson Boulevard near a gas station.
Deputies have not yet released any other information.
If you know anything that could help investigators make an arrest, contact Crimestoppers in any of the following ways: Call 1-888-CRIME SC (888-274-6372), Text TIPSC plus your tip info to CRIMES (274637), visit www.midlandscrimestoppers.com and email a tip. Your identity will be kept anonymous, and if your tip leads to an arrest, you could be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000.
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Thompson exclusively played special teams in Sunday's 26-16 loss to the 49ers.
Thompson was expected to have a role in the Texans' offense in some form with receivers Bruce Ellington (hamstring) on injured reserve and Braxton Miller (concussion) inactive, but DeAndrew White saw exclusive snaps as the team's No. 3 receiver Sunday. Thompson has only two receptions for 30 yards on the season and hasn't seen consistent targets, even in his most involved offensive games.
Philip Hammond has been accused of preventing Theresa May from concluding her all-important pact with the DUP because of a row over airport taxes in Belfast.
Whitehall sources have blamed “nitpicking” by the Treasury for the fact that no agreement had been reached by last night following two days of talks.
The Daily Telegraph has been told that the deal is “95 per cent agreed” but a key stumbling block is a demand by the DUP for an end to Air Passenger Duty at Northern Ireland’s airports, which have been described as “an anchor on tourism” to the province because the taxes are not levied in the Republic of Ireland.
Mrs May’s hoped-for deal with the DUP, on which she is depending in order to be able to govern, could now be delayed until next week, meaning Brexit talks and the Queen’s speech might both be put back until later this month.
APPARENTLY, ROY MOORE IS MARRIED TO ARCHIE BUNKER: Roy Moore’s wife fights anti-Semitic tag: ‘One of our attorneys is a Jew’.
By any chance, is his name Rabinowitz?
SEOUL, March 30 Shares of tech giant Samsung Electronics Co Ltd opened up 0.2 percent at 2,094,000 won ($1,885.87) on Thursday following the launch of its Galaxy S8 flagship smartphone.
The long-awaited S8 is the company's first new premium phone since its September withdrawal of all Galaxy Note 7 devices due to fire-prone batteries. ($1 = 1,110.3600 won) (Reporting by Dahee Kim; Editing by Stephen Coates)
A popular charity concert will take place on October 5 at the Royal Hippodrome Theatre to raise funds for St Wilfrid’s Hospice.
The headline act this year will be Beau Dermott who reached the final of Britain’s Got Talent in 2016 and has since signed a major record deal and released a successful album.
Tom Fitzpatrick is an outstanding swing singer and will perform songs made by Sinatra, Dean Martin, Bobby Darin and Nat King Cole.
Roy Charles is a comedy magician who has appeared on television in the U.K and abroad and has supported some of the biggest names in showbusiness. While Lauren Bannon reached the final of The Voice and has recently signed a record deal. Making welcome returns are Concentus, one of Eastbourne’s most popular choirs, Bourne
Chorus, Rinceoiri Ratton Irish Dancers and Shining Stars Dance Academy.
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ISLAMABAD : The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Wednesday restored election symbol ‘Bat’ of Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) and issued permission letter in this regard.
The development comes after PTI submitted its intra-party election results to the Election Commission.
The ECP has seized the election symbol of the party because of non-intra-party elections as per the law.
Meanwhile, the Elections Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has arranged one hundred biometric verification machines specially designed for use in the elections.
All the digital data of election lists will be fed into these machines which will increase transparency of scrutiny of voters. The pilot testing of these machines will be conducted in collaboration with National Database and Registration Authority during the by-elections in the country.
Tourist bus rolls near Te Anau with 19 people onboard - three choppers sent to attend to the injured
The bus has reportedly rolled on to its side and is at the bottom of Gorge Hill near The Key.
This photo gallery features highlights from the 2017 Boyne City Harvest Festival. Photos by Chris …
This photo gallery features highlights from the 2017 Boyne City Harvest Festival. Photos by Chris Faulknor
Another man accused of assaulting protesters at a Donald Trump campaign rally in Louisville has counter-sued the president, saying he was following Trump’s urging to remove them.
Matthew Heimbach is being sued over his alleged actions at the March 1, 2016 rally. In a counter claim filed in federal court on Monday, Heimbach says he was relying “on Trump’s authority to order disruptive persons removed,” according to WDRB-TV (bit.ly/2onwCE9).
Another defendant, Alvin Bamberger, also attended the rally and can be seen on video shoving a woman. Bamberger filed a counter claim on Friday saying that he acted on Trump’s “urging and inspiration.”
Three people who claim they were assaulted at the Trump rally filed a lawsuit last year against Trump, his campaign, Heimbach and Bamberger.
Main indicators of world commodity, stock and currency markets (02.03.2018)
2 March, 2018 09:36
Baku. 2 March. REPORT.AZ/ Last price Compared to previous day's price Compared to beginning of year Commodity Brent (dollar/barrel)
63,83 - 1,95 - 3,04 WTI (dollar/barrel) 60,99 - 0,65 0,57 Gold (dollar/ounce) 1317,7 - 0,2 8,4 Indices Dow-Jones 24 608,98 - 420,22 - 110,24 S&P 500 2 677,67 - 36,16 4,06 Nasdaq 7 180,56 - 92,45 277,17 Nikkei 21 724,47 - 27,08 - 1 040,47 Dax 12190,94 - 244,91 - 726,7 FTSE 100 7 175,64 - 56,27 - 512,13 CAC 40 INDEX 5 262,56 - 57,93 - 50 Shanghai Composite 3 273,75 14,342 - 33,42 BIST 100 117 707,38 - 1 243,38 2 374,38 RTS 1 274,18 - 11,29 119,75 Currency USD/EUR 1,2267 0,0073 0,0262 USD/GBP 1,3776 0,0016 0,0263 JPY/USD 106,24 - 0,44 - 6,45 RUB/USD 56,8214 0,4704 - 0,8675 TRY/USD 3,8059 0,0067 0,0077 CNY/USD 6,3582 0,0272 - 0,1486
Take care of each other with love — this is the marriage advice that American actor Jon Huertas has given to his “This is Us” co-star Mandy Moore.
In September, Moore got engaged to her boyfriend Taylor Goldsmith after dating him for over two years. They plan to get married soon.
“My advice to them is to take care of each other with love and to just enjoy each other’s (company) as much as you can,” Huertas told IANS.
On her wedding plans, the actress had said: “We are both pretty quiet and private people. I never imagined myself with some beautiful dress in front of 300 people. It will be quiet and private – just for us.”
Huertas is seen as Moore’s husband in “This is Us”, which is aired in India on Star World and Star World HD.
A major Harrogate employer is celebrating 65 years in business this week.
Belzona Polymerics Ltd, whose composite materials and industrial coatings have been used to protect the Empire State Building, the United Nations Building and Cambridge University, was founded in Elland in 1952 but moved to Harrogate five years later.
It now employs more than 150 staff and is currently constructing a new state-of-the-art training facility and warehouse. The £5m building broke ground at the beginning of January and is expected to be completed by the end of 2017.
Laura Smith, head of corporate development, said 2017 was an important year for the company.
She said: “Despite being a global company, we remain focused on how important our local community in and around the local Harrogate area is, and as a result, we will be working even harder to raise money for our local charities and putting more hours into our 1 per cent volunteering scheme. We look forward to many more years of success to come!”
The man who opened fire at a congressional baseball practice in Virginia had a number of run-ins with the law prior to Wednesday's incident.Multiple law e... -- A massive fire engulfed a residential high-rise building in London on Wednesday, leaving at least 74 people injured and 12 dead.The London Fire Brigade dispatched ... In his first appearance before the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue defended President Donald Trump's budget in general, but ... A big second inning lifted the Pinnacle Bank Seniors of Lexington to an 11-1 win over Broken Bow on Tuesday night.
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In the aftermath of a disastrous operation, Philip and Elizabeth clash about how to handle things with Paige. Stan struggles to contain the growing risks of Sofia and Gennadi's fraying relationship.
MADRID (AP) — Police say they were called to investigate an altercation involving Diego Maradona and a woman at a hotel in Madrid.
Authorities said officers were dispatched Wednesday after a call from the hotel, but found no evidence of any disturbance after talking to Maradona and the woman.
Authorities said they couldn’t confirm if the woman was a hotel guest or Maradona’s girlfriend.
Spanish media on Tuesday released a video of Maradona threatening a reporter who tried to talk to him at the hotel in Madrid.
Maradona is in the Spanish capital to watch former club Napoli play Real Madrid in the Champions League.
A family is grieving after a fire destroyed their home and killed their dog Saturday morning.Houston Firefighters says four family members were able to make it out of their burning home in the 5000 block of Hartwick Road by the time they arrived.The family said they were unable to save their beloved dog.The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
Members of the Massachusetts congressional delegation turned to Twitter Wednesday morning to express their shock and extend sympathies to the victims of the shooting that occured at a Congressional baseball team practice. US Senator Ed Markey wrote: "To @SteveScalise, the other shooting victims and their families: I am praying for you.
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A thief threw a brick through the window of a Sheffield home before stealing the homeowners vehicle during a burglary at a property in Sheffield.
Police said the burglar broke the window before they reached inside and took car keys which they used to steal car from outside the property in Meersbrook Avenue, Meersbrook.
The burglary was among several crimes reported to police south west of the city in the last 24 hours.
A laptop and bag containing credit cards were stolen from a property in Lynmouth Road, Abbeydale, between 12.30am and 8.15am this morning. The thief damaged a door to gain entry.
Thieves stole two television, electronics and a bike after shared accommodation was left open in Denham Road, Sharrow between midnight and 9.40am this morning.
An offender forced their way into a shop on Ecclesall Road, but police said they left empty handed after being disturbed.
Anyone with information about the crimes should call South Yorkshire Police on 101.
WATCH: Okolona boys and Calhoun City girls dominate on Friday night in basketball action from the area.
A spring festival that gives people ideas for Kansas day trips will end its nearly three decade run next month.
The Wichita Eagle reports that the Kansas Sampler Festival is planned for May 6 and 7 at Winfield’s Island Park. It began in 1990 as a book-signing party for the “Kansas Weekend Guide” book. The second version of the book will make its debut at this year’s festival.
The festival features representatives from 130 Kansas towns. It includes crafts, food, musicians, artists and dancers.
A shift in focus is planned starting next year. That’s when the foundation that promotes the festival plans to create an annual Kansas Road Trip that will encourage exploration of specific regions of the state.
The 10-storey, 326,800 sq ft headquarters will be located near the intersection of I-45 and the Grand Parkway in the Houston area. The building is due for completion at the end of 2018.
“This is an important milestone in our 155-year-young history and reaffirms our commitment to Houston,” said ABS Chairman, president and ceo Christopher J. Wiernicki. “Working with our project partners, we have designed this building to create a collaborative environment that will facilitate communication and promote innovation in direct support of our safety-focused mission.”
Hunting and fishing retailer Gander Mountain is expected to file for bankruptcy as early as this month, leaving the future of its Lubbock and Amarillo stores in question. An unnamed employee told Reuters last week that Gander Mountain would file for bankruptcy.
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The GAA’s Director of Communications says there’s nothing that can be done about Dublin playing 2 of their Super 8 games at Croke Park.
Donegal are disgruntled that the reigning All-Ireland champions are allowed to play twice within their county, while every other team must travel for 2 of their games.
They want to meet with GAA Officials to express their concerns and also ensure that no team has any advantage over any other team.
Speaking last week, the GAA’s Alan Milton feels all counties were aware of the Super 8’s format well in advance…
Khartoum- The Minister of Environment, Natural Resources and Physical Development Dr. Hassan Abdulgadir Hilal has called for implementing the items of the agreement of
encountering climate change and the possibility of implementing the project of climate change and their reflections on security in Sudan particularly in the states of Darfur, Kordofan, Blue Nile, Kassala and Savanna regions.
He reviewed during his meeting with the United Nations Delegation of Environment headed by Mr. Amandi Korn, the regional director of the United Nations Programme on Environment the relation of environment and security in Sudan
He said the importance of the issue for Sudan stems from population dependence on agriculture and irrigation and the fluctuation of rainfall and the climate change have led to the deterioration of natural resources a matter that caused disputes between herders and farmers particularly in the regions.
Smart (thumb) has been physically cleared to take the floor for Tuesday's Game 5 against the Bucks, with the official word on his status coming after he tests things during morning shootaround , Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe reports.
Smart has made unexpected progress over the past couple days, making it very possible he plays during Game 5. From a medical perspective, he's been cleared to take the floor. However, he'll test his pain level during morning shootaround to determine whether or not he'll actually end up playing.
Valencia went 2-for-4 with an RBI double in Sunday's 8-7 win over the Rangers.
Valencia brought the Mariners within one with a run-scoring two-bagger in the sixth that plated Kyle Seager, his second straight game with an extra-base hit. The modest accomplishment is nevertheless notable in Valencia's case, considering how extensive his struggles at the plate have been thus far this season. The veteran infielder is still hitting just .174, but the pop he's demonstrated the last two games could be a sign his bat is finally starting to come around.
The 25th-ranked Hope College volleyball team suffered a four-set loss to Trine University Friday at DeVos Fieldhouse.
The Flying Dutch fell 25-27, 25-21, 25-22, 25-19 but remain in second place in the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association with a 7-2 league record. Hope (11-6 overall) is two games up on third-place Trine and Saint Mary's College. Trine (9-7 overall) and Saint Mary's are 5-4 in MIAA play.
Senior middle hitter Paige Baker of Encinitas, California (La Costa Canyon HS) led the Flying Dutch with 10 kills and three services aces.
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President Trump directed U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer to look into alleged Chinese violations of U.S. trade, including forced intellectual property transfers and patent thefts. Chinese media says the move will 'poison' relations.
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JAMMU: A mysterious fire broke out in a kiosk in Bhatindi area on Monday evening in which two siblings suffered critical burn injuries and later succumbed at Government Medical College and Hospital.
“As per family, fire broke out inside the mud house (kiosk) in the evening which spread wildly,” police said, adding that two minor children, identified as Mohammad Ishtiaq (5) and Mohammad Ifaq (3), sons of Mohammad Jaleel suffered serious burn injuries and were rushed to the hospital where they succumbed.
They said that the nomad family was resident of Kishtwar district but were temporarily putting up in Jammu. A case has been registered and investigation started, police added.
Gomez was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento on Monday, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Despite his respectable 3.68 ERA and 11 strikeouts across 7.1 Cactus League innings, Gomez was a long shot to crack the Opening Day roster. The 28-year-old made his major-league debut at the end of last season, but struggled to an 8.44 ERA and 1.88 WHIP across 5.1 innings of work, indicating he could use a bit more seasoning in the minors. He'll now rejoin the staff at Sacramento, where he posted a 4.07 ERA across 13 starts and 25 relief appearances in 2017.
× Kelan Martin scores 15 points, No. 13 Butler tops Providence
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Kelan Martin had 15 points and eight rebounds, and Andrew Chrabascz and Avery Woodson each had 11 points to help No.13 Butler beat Providence 78-61 on Sunday.
Kethan Savage added 10 points for Butler (12-2, 1-1 Big East). Butler shot 62 percent from the floor (26 of 42) and the Bulldogs’ backups outscored the Friars’ reserves 29-5.
In the first half, the Bulldogs made 16 of 22 field goal attempts, shooting 72 percent. Thirteen of the Bulldogs’ 26 field goals were scored off of an assist, and Butler outrebounded Providence 30 to 26.
Kyron Cartwright scored 26 points and Rodney Bullock added 17 for Providence (10-5, 0-2).
Odell Beckham Jr. links up with Trey Songz on his yacht in Miami today for the post-game festivities. Meanwhile, Joan Smalls is heating up the city in a bikini. Pics and videos inside….
After an arrest in Detroit for allegedly assaulting a police officer, Trey Songz is on his party steez. The R&B crooner brought in the New Year on a yacht as he coasted the waters in Miami. And the party hasn’t stopped.
Today, Trigga invited New York Giants ballers Odell Beckham Jr. and Victor Cruz on his yacht to turn up. And the NFL ballers have plenty to celebrate. The playoffs-bound Giants defeated the Washington Redskins (Trigga’s favorite team) 19-10 yesterday.
The lituation included some bikini clad chicks, food prepared by a personal chef and endless champagne bottles.
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GREEN RIVER– Green River URA/Main Street is hosting it’s second annual Nightmare Parade at the Sweetwater Fraternal Order of Eagles on Saturday, October 7, at 6 pm.
The event is intended for people high school age and up, but kids can attend if accompanied by an adult.
Dress up in your favorite scary Halloween costume and walk down Flaming Gorge Way in downtown Green River.
Refreshments will be provided at Centennial Park following the parade.
For more information on this event, click here.
Little Paul gets to know his captors, while Primo opens a channel of communication to Gail.
Against the wishes of the FBI, the Nunes memo is released, alleging the FBI abused the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) to spy on a Trump associate during and after the campaign.
joins the panel for analysis of the memo's content, and also a good talk about what's driving the function and dysfunction in Congress.
Keli Goff evaluates the president's State of the Union address.
It's about damn time! Sadly this step won't help those with brain damage due to this horrific change in the water supply.
Six current and former Michigan and Flint officials were criminally charged on Wednesday for their roles in the city's water crisis that was suspected of being responsible for an outbreak of Legionnaires' disease that led to at least 12 deaths, the state's attorney general said.
Five of the officials, including Michigan Health and Human Services Director Nick Lyon, were charged with involuntary manslaughter stemming from their roles in handling the crisis, Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette said in a statement.
Involuntary manslaughter is a felony that carries a sentence of up to 15 years in prison.
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CLOSE The NorthJersey.com Yankees beat writer talks about how the addition of Giancarlo Stanton will affect the team's lineup. Pete Caldera/NorthJersey.com
Giancarlo Stanton had a couple things to say about the Marlins on his Instagram account. (Photo: ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Giancarlo Stanton may be headed to the Yankees, but he had one parting shot for the Marlins on Monday.
On his Instagram account, Stanton expressed many emotions in leaving Miami for New York, but in the process referred to the Marlins organization when saying, "I’ve always tried to be as professional as possible during the unprofessional, circus times there!"
DONE DEAL: Giancarlo Stanton becomes a Yankee
THE LINEUP: Projected 2018 Yankees lineup with Giancarlo Stanton
Stanton is being introduced as the newest member of the Yankees at a Monday news conference during baseball's Winter Meetings in Orlando, Fla.
Here is Stanton's Instagram post:
Charlotte Hornets’ Kemba Walker, left, goes up for a shot against Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, March 19, 2018, in Philadelphia. Philadelphia won 108-94. Matt Slocum AP
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Craig Welch, managing partner and chair of the corporate business and banking law practice group at Lacy Katzen LLP, comes from a family of lawyers but has carved out his own niche over many years of practice. He initially wanted to be a veterinarian but realized that he was not as strong in science-based subjects ...
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is proclaiming Monday as Columbus Day — without any of his predecessor's qualms.
The president's proclamation Friday directs the U.S. to celebrate his discovery of the Americas, noting "the permanent arrival of Europeans ... was a transformative event that undeniably and fundamentally changed the course of human history and set the stage for the development of our great Nation."
Trump's proclamation only praises Columbus, Spain and the explorer's native Italy.
It contrasts with President Barack Obama's document almost exactly a year earlier. Obama's proclamation acknowledged Columbus' spirit of exploration. But he said the nation should "also acknowledge the pain and suffering reflected in the stories of Native Americans who had long resided on this land prior to the arrival of European newcomers."
Wildfire Grows In Custer State Park In South Dakota
CUSTER, S.D. (AP) – A wildfire is spreading and forcing evacuations in Custer State Park in the Black Hills of southwest South Dakota.
The fire had grown to about 4 square miles by Monday afternoon. The state Wildland Fire Division says five homes in the park have been evacuated, though no buildings have burned and no one has been hurt.
The division says another concern is the historic Blue Bell Lodge, which is closed for the season. Officials say it’s not currently threatened by the fire, but they’re keeping an eye on the area.
About 200 firefighters are battling the blaze, which erupted Monday amid dry, warm weather. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Custer State Park features hills with ponderosa pine and prairie. The park is closed, as are all roads in and out of the park.
Nineteen year old Stormy the terrier cross collapsed after being shut outside as temperatures plunged to minus 3C.
Luckily, an anonymous call through to the RSPCA meant the short-coated pet – aged 92 in dog years – could get expert care at a leading animal centre.
The RSPCA found Stormy at an address in Coventry earlier this month when some of the coldest weather in years was biting.
“Unfortunately during the recent snowy weather we received a huge number of calls – many of which were people who were concerned for dogs that had been shut outside in gardens, despite the freezing temperatures,” explained RSPCA inspector Herchy Boal.
“The RSPCA is restricted in what we can do in many of these situations as, while we certainly wouldn’t advise keeping dogs outside, it is not illegal to do so if the dog has adequate shelter.
Luke Perry's '90210'-inspired advice to young 'Riverdale' co-stars Luke Perry is back on a teen drama — but this time he’s the veteran in the room. The 50-year-old actor, best known as heartthrob Dylan McKay on the popular...
The most vicious behind-the-scenes feuds in TV history Actors on successful television shows are trained to always give the right answers in interviews, and shift the focus away from any drama that might be going on behind the...
'Melrose Place' goes 'Unauthorized' on Lifetime Fox’s campy ’90s series “Melrose Place” is next up on Lifetime’s cheesy menu of “unauthorized” movies. The original show, created by Darren Star (“Sex and the City”), aired from 1992...
Tori Spelling and Jennie Garth reunite for 'Mystery Girls' ABC Family is staging a “Beverly Hills, 90210” reunion The network has ordered a new half-hour comedy series starring former castmates Tori Spelling and Jennie Garth titled “Mystery Girls” to...
SACRAMENTO (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday evening's drawing of the California Lottery's "Daily Derby" game were:
1st:10 Solid Gold-2nd:2 Lucky Star-3rd:4 Big Ben, Race Time: 1:41.69
(1st: 10 Solid Gold, 2nd: 2 Lucky Star, 3rd: 4 Big Ben; Race Time: one: 41.69)
Estimated jackpot: $476,000
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Poeltl managed 10 points (4-4 FG, 2-3 FT), four rebounds and a steal across 17 minutes in Thursday's 106-101 preseason loss to the Trail Blazers.
The backup big man and 2016 first-round pick saw double-digit minutes for the second straight exhibition, posting a preseason-high point total in the process. Poeltl was serviceable in limited opportunity during his rookie campaign, averaging 3.1 points and 3.1 rebounds across 11.6 minutes over 54 games (four starts). With a year of experience under his belt, the seven-footer should see expanded opportunity in the coming season behind fellow big men Jonas Valanciunas and Lucas Nogueira.
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Vancouver — The Vancouver Police Activities League will host a literacy and safety event at 10 a.m. Thursday at Lincoln Elementary School, 4200 N.W. Daniels St.
The event will include a chance for kids to pick out a free book, reading time with police officers and a tour of specialty police vehicles. The event will also include a safety presentation.
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Viables Memory Cub is run predominantly with volunteers and provides a warm, welcoming and safe environment where members feel welcome. The club offers a variety of activities to help people live well with dementia, such as reminiscence activities, music, planting, painting, exercise, games and baking. Members feel welcome and engaged.
A one-stop shop Los Angeles Lakers app that merges fandom and technology together, the Lake Show Life app features content from Lake Show Life and is now available to download on iOS and Android. CHICAGO, IL- Available now, Lake Show Life for iOS and Android offers users a way to get the latest Los Angeles Lakers news, rumors and analysis from Lake Show Life, all at once.
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Cindy Archillies | The University of Cape Town has decided to honour the late Chris Hani by naming the New Science Lecture Theatre and the science learning centre after him.
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NBA Draft » The first five picks are mostly set. After that? It could get wild
With the NBA draft a little over a week away, the top five picks of the lottery are pretty much set, even if the order isn't.
After that, as is the case with most drafts, it becomes a bit of a mystery. Teams send out smokescreens in the media. They hold private workouts. They make promises behind the scenes. Anything to throw off the scent of the people they truly like.
This is a deep draft, one full of point guards and big men. It's a draft that should yield viable talents well into the second round. It's a draft that could have twists and turns, and teams trading up and down.
BRUSSELS, March 31 It would be "legitimate" for the European Central Bank to review its current stance that rates will stay at record low levels or may even be cut, but it is too early for now to have that conversation, ECB board member Benoit Coeure said on Friday.
Speaking at an event in Brussels, Coeure said that this part of the ECB's policy guidance may have become less relevant now that price growth has rebounded and the threat of deflation, or a prolonged fall in prices, has disappeared.
He stressed, however, that this discussion was yet taking place and it was too early to have it. (Reporting By Francesco Canepa)
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On the heels of debuting their Astrology-inspired lipstick collection with personalized shades created for Aquarius and Pisces, Bite Beauty has returned with its newest zodiac-themed lipstick, this time for Aries.
Bite takes on a classic with Aries, a bold fire-red lippie created with the spring season in mind. It features the same Amuse Bouche Lipstick's formula with rich pigments and natural ingredients, such as botanical oils and fresh-pressed citrus.
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Aries will hit Sephora.com on March 21 (one day after the first day of Spring!) for a limited time and retails for $26. Both Aquarius and Pisces flew off shelves in just two days, so it's safe to say Aries will follow suit.
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) — On Friday, a fallen park ranger was honored during a ceremony in Topeka.
The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and tourism gave a flag to the family of Park Ranger Luke Nihart.
Nihart died in a 2010 ATV crash while working at the Country Stampede in Manhattan.
“We asked Ranger Nihart’s family if they would like to attend the ceremony,” Capt. Eric Deneault said. “We presented them a flag; completed the ceremony in Ranger Nihart’s honor. It was very well received, and like I said, we got a lot of support from our officers.”
Nihart is the third officer to die in the line of duty in the department’s 100+ years of running.
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Diplo has a brand new look, and it’s his hottest yet.
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The notorious DJ took it upon himself to join Kanye West’s Yeezy Season 6 promo campaign, sharing his own inimitable take on a recent photo shoot for the collection.
In case you missed it, the shoot features the likes of Paris Hilton, model Amina Blue and adult film actress Lela Star all posing as Kim Kardashian from a series of famous paparazzi photos.
Diplo hopped on social media to share his very unofficial contribution to the campaign, which is quite frankly, flawless.
See the stunning results below.
Don’t just take our word for it. Kim Kardashian herself has seen the photos, and she’s all about them, sharing her response on Twitter.
A topless Diplo rocking a waist-length blond wig is one very hot Diplo. Here’s hoping he holds onto this edgy new style for a while.
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It is an unimaginable thought for any parent–the loss of a child. But for some Okanagan residents, it is a painful reality. A small group of them have come together to lean on one another as they cope with their grief. As Klaudia Van Emmerik reports, the support group was started by a woman who knows all too well the pain involved in losing a child.
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SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Police have arrested a Utah woman believed to be the pajama-wearing robber in at least six bank robberies in the Salt Lake City area, including five in less than two hours on Saturday morning.
Unified police Lt. Brian Lohrke said Monday that 40-year-old Nannette Perkins was arrested Sunday at her Taylorsville home after Salt Lake City police received a tip about her identity.
Lohrke says the robber did little to hide her appearance.
She wore pajama bottoms, eyeglasses and a blue bandanna over dark hair in a ponytail while allegedly robbing banks in Cottonwood Heights, Salt Lake City, Sandy, Holladay and West Valley City.
Lohrke says he doesn’t know what Perkins was wearing when she was arrested.
She’s being held at the Salt Lake County jail pending an initial court appearance.
A stone's throw from the white sand beaches and posh mansions of one of America's wealthiest ZIP codes sits a community that homeowners say has been poisoned by polluted drinking water. Fifteen people in a middle-income neighborhood near an airport in Southampton, New York -- seaside playground of the rich and famous -- are suing 3M Co.
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LEBANON, Ohio (AP) — A man convicted of shooting and injuring his father and a southwest Ohio sheriff’s deputy has been sentenced to 36 years in prison.
A jury handed down the sentence to 20-year-old Mohammad Abdou Laghaoui Wednesday.
Laghaoui was convicted of various charges connected to the June 2016 shooting including attempted murder, felonious assault and domestic violence.
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Authorities say Warren County Deputy Katie Barnes was shot while responding to a domestic disturbance at an apartment complex.
Investigators say Laghaoui fired several rounds from an AK-47-style rifle, striking Barnes in the abdomen and his father in the hand.
Laghaoui fled after the shooting, leading to a seven-hour manhunt.
The defense had argued Laghaoui was not fit to stand trial, saying he could not be found guilty by reason of insanity.
Anyone will be able to watch football games on the go for free on Yahoo’s app, now that Verizon owns Yahoo.
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Hundreds of homes in the New Zealand city of Christchurch have been evacuated as wildfires threaten some suburbs.
Selwyn Mayor Sam Broughton tells The Associated Press he’s planning to declare a state of emergency, as was the mayor of adjacent Christchurch. He says changing winds have made the fires unpredictable.
Displaced residents are staying at evacuation centers or with relatives.
A helicopter pilot died in a crash Tuesday while fighting the blaze.
The New Zealand military on Wednesday revealed the pilot, Corporal David Steven Askin, was a soldier who had won one of the country’s top awards for bravery in Afghanistan. A member of the elite Special Air Service, Askin’s identity was kept secret at the time he won the Gallantry Star medal.
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SCRANTON — A Wilkes-Barre man has been sentenced to nine years in prison for his role in a cocaine-trafficking conspiracy, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Paul Rodriguez, 41, was sentenced Friday after previously pleading guilty to a count of conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance, prosecutors said.
Rodriguez was one of eight people indicted in November 2014 in a conspiracy that imported up to 50 kilograms of cocaine from Puerto Rico for distribution in Northeastern Pennsylvania between January 2013 and November 2014, prosecutors said.
The other defendants in the case have already pleaded guilty, prosecutors said.
Feliz has given up two runs over 5.2 innings of work in 2017.
As the long-man in the Astros' bullpen, Feliz did not allow a run over his first two outings (2.2 innings). His last two appearances, however, has seen him tacked for two runs over his next 2.2 innings. Last season, the 25-year-old was 8-1 with a 4.43 ERA in 65 innings.
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* Swissco -unit made a statutory declaration that s&e cannot by reason of its liabilities continue its business.
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NEWPORT, R.I. — Twin sisters have been ordered to pay restitution and complete community service after vandalizing Newport’s famous Cliff Walk.
Jocelyn and Jenna Senecal pleaded no contest to misdemeanour graffiti and conspiracy charges on Wednesday. The 22-year-old East Providence residents each were ordered to pay $1,050 and complete 25 hours of community service.
The sisters turned themselves in to police in December after the department posted photos online showing them with spray paint cans at the Cliff Walk in November.
Jocelyn Senecal has apologized for her actions but says they didn’t justify the online harassment that followed.
The 3 1/2-mile walk is designated as a national recreation trail and is one of Rhode Island’s most popular tourist attractions. It runs between the Atlantic Ocean and many of Newport’s most spectacular mansions.
A crew of six people spent three weeks dismantling a 70-foot dinosaur replica in Natural History Museum in London.The life sized diplodocus replica, known as Dippy, was shown being taken apart in a time-lapse video. The dinosaur is scheduled to go on tour across the U.K.
The Clarke County Board of Education has picked a new national company to run an alternative school for students who've been expelled from middle and high schools. As of July 1, Catapult Learning will take over from Ombudsman, a unit of another large education company, Chancelight - formerly Educational Services of America, and before that Educational Services of the South.
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Winds continue to be strong. While only a few showers are expected the next few days, a high risk of rip currents remains for swimmers.
As far as the drought situation is concerned, most of south Florida is still “abnormally dry”. Some parts are now severe though in Broward and Miami-Dade.
When is the next better chance of rain? We have to look into the weekend or early next week.
Make it a good one, south Florida!
Meteorologist Natacha Lang
Charles Pickett Jr. sits in court as his murder trial begins in Kalamazoo County Circuit Court Tuesday, April 24, 2018 in Kalamazoo, Mich. Police allege Pickett, now 52, of Battle Creek, had a cocktail of drugs in his system when he crashed his pickup truck into nine bicyclists, killing five, on June 7, 2016. Pickett faces five counts of second-degree murder and five counts of operating while under the influence causing death and four counts of operating while intoxicated causing serious injury for the injuries caused to bicyclists Kalamazoo Gazette-MLive Media Group via AP Mark Bugnaski
Cynthia Sneath’s dislike of big government is rooted in her time as an educator.
Now retired, Sneath, the Ontario Libertarian party’s candidate in Simcoe North, taught for 15 years in York Region before becoming a vice-principal and then a principal.
“I really noticed a shift in the last, maybe, five or six years in some of the curriculum changes, where the Liberal government really got involved in taking over parts of education that parents used to deal with,” she said.
The province’s reach into the classroom seems to know no bounds, said Sneath.
The Warriors won the 2017 NBA Finals in five games over the Cavaliers , where they won 129-120 in Game 5 on Monday night. Kevin Durant was named the FInals MVP after averaging 35.2 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 5.4 assists in the series.
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I’m not behind Lagos PDP crisis – Kashamu
Sen. Buruji Kashamu (PDP – Ogun East) has denied involvement in the crisis rocking the Lagos State Chapter of the party, ahead of council polls in the state. The senator was reacting to an allegation by a factional Chairman of the party in the state, Mr Moshood Salvador, that he (Kashamu) was partly responsible for […]
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BROOKLINE, Mass. (AP) — Residents of a Boston suburb have voted to rename the elementary school once attended by John F. Kennedy because it was named for a former slave owner.
Town meeting members in Brookline voted Tuesday 171-19 to change the name of the Edward Devotion School.
It will be known as the Coolidge Corner School, after its neighborhood, until a new name can be approved at next spring’s town meeting.
Deborah Brown, who proposed the change, said, “No child should have to walk into a school named for someone who enslaved people.”
Opponents called the name change an empty gesture that doesn’t address racism’s underlying causes.
Devotion, who died in 1744, left money to the town on the condition it is used for a school.
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MILWAUKEE — Acting Milwaukee County Sheriff Richard Schmidt announced on Tuesday, April 24 his candidacy to seek a full term as sheriff.
“Public safety and getting positive change is my priority, no politics,” Schmidt said.
Schmidt touted his collaboration with public officials and other law enforcement in southeast Wisconsin. He pointed out special initiatives are being worked out with new Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales.
“It’s a new day, it’s a new dawn, and we’re working together for public safety,” Schmidt said.
Schmidt has served as acting sheriff since Sept. 1, 2017.
SWAN RIVER, Man. — Residents of a west-central Manitoba town can turn their taps on full again after a water crisis this week that forced them to cut back on showering, dish-washing and toilet-flushing.
Officials in Swan River say crews have completed repairs to one of two broken artesian wells which, along with a third well, supply the community of 4,000 with water.
A statement issued by the town Friday morning says restrictions have been lifted and people can now resume normal water usage.
Deputy mayor Lance Jacobson says work will continue to see if the second affected well can quickly be brought back on line.
Swan River declared a local state of emergency last weekend when authorities feared mechanical problems might result in the town running out of water.
Bottled water and bulk potable water were brought in, along with portable toilets.
A Telangana woman took inspiration from a famous Telugu movie and how.
Swathi, a married woman from Nagarkurnool district of Telangana tried to pull off the same plot in real life as Telugu film 'Yevadu'.
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Get out the vote Rally was hosted in Tuscaloosa Sunday night at a local Church in support of Doug Jones.
Speakers encouraged the crowd to bring at least two people with them to the polls.
Some key speakers that spoke at St. John Baptist Church tonight was Mayor Walt Maddox and Representative Chris England.
Both England and Maddox have been campaigning for Doug Jones.
Maddox spoke at several churches this morning because he said there's a lot at stake because of this Senate seat race.
“The rest of the world is watching us, and we have an opportunity to show the rest of the world that we are moving forward as a state that we know the consequences of this Election,” said Mayor Maddox.
“I don't see how you couldn't be fired up and ready to go on December 12th to elect someone to stop to stem the tide of that negativity,” said Representative Chris England.
Here’s a ride to the polls in Tuscaloosa number to call 205-759-2861.
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The Maryville Board of Education voted unanimously Monday to dismiss Maryville Junior High School's tenured orchestra teacher based on charges she mishandled a school-sponsored field trip to Disney World in March. Allyson Finck was accused of "engaging in unprofessional conduct and conduct unbecoming a member of the teaching profession," according to the formal charges Director of Schools Dr. Mike Winstead outlined during the board's regular meeting.
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Vidal not planning on swapping Bayern for Chelsea to reunite with Conte
Arturo Vidal has no intention of a reunion with Antonio Conte at Chelsea because he says there is no reason for him to leave Bayern Munich.
The Chile international spent three years playing under Conte's tutelage at Juventus, with the club winning the Serie A title in each season.
Conte is reportedly already in the process of drawing up a list of transfer targets at Stamford Bridge for the close-season and there have been suggestions that Vidal - who swapped Turin for Bayern Munich in 2015 - is high on his list.
However, the 29-year-old sees his long-term future in the Bundesliga and not in the Premier League.
"These are just rumours that are emerging quickly," he told Sport Bild.
"After all, I played three very successful years under coach Conte at Juventus.
"But there is no reason for me to leave Bayern. I wear this jersey with pride. I feel happy, my wife feels happy, and the children are happy. And I still have big goals in Munich."
Winter Paralympics puts on incredible closing ceremony The West Australian
Australia finished the games with one gold and three bronze medals.
The Kansas City Royals have agreed to a minor league deal with free agent right-hander Clay Buchholz, USA Today Sports reports.
The deal reportedly would pay Buchholz $1.5 million, with $250,000 in incentives, if he is added to the major league roster.
He can opt out of the deal if he is not promoted by May 1.
Buchholz, 33, appeared in just two games in 2017 in his lone season with the Philadelphia Phillies because of shoulder surgery.
He was a two-time All-Star in 10 seasons with the Boston Red Sox prior to signing with the Phillies. His best season was 2010, when he went 17-7 with a 2.33 ERA in 28 starts.
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Arjen Robben considers Arsenal to be “very strong” and a side capable of causing Bayern Munich problems in the Champions League.
The German giants have held the upper hand in recent meetings between the two clubs, but are bracing themselves for another testing continental clash at the last-16 stage of this season’s competition.
Robben: No club can top Bayern
Robben has told Goal that Carlo Ancelotti’s side will be taking nothing for granted against fearsome Premier League opposition.
Check out the video above to see what else the Dutch winger has had to say about Wednesday’s first leg encounter at the Allianz Arena.
On March 27, 88-year-old Bob Tallinger was working as a greeter when a wild turkey entered the Waukesha, Wisconsin, Walmart store he’d been employed for 8-years.
According to ABC Affiliate WISN, Tallinger described the event as follows: “It starts, and it goes back around, and then it walks out.”
Mark Hess, an official with the Humane Animal Welfare Society, was called out to the scene.
“They were able to shoo the bird out, but they said he wouldn’t leave. So, I drove out to Walmart and I saw two ladies playing with a turkey in the patio section of the Walmart,” Hess said.
Hess caught the bird, and Tallinger went about his work day.
At eight months pregnant, the Michigan woman was pulled over and arrested for driving with a suspended license. Preston couldn't pay the $10,000 cash bond, and a judge sentenced her to 14 days in jail, based on her previous record, according to Preston was sent to the Macomb County Jail after her arraignment in March 2016.
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Bank of Montreal raised its quarterly dividend as it reported a second-quarter profit of $1.25 billion.
The bank says it will now pay a quarterly dividend of 96 cents per share, up three cents from 93 cents in its previous quarter.
BMO reported its second-quarter profit amounted to $1.86 per share compared with a profit of $1.25 billion or $1.84 per share a year ago when the bank had more shares outstanding.
The latest quarter included a $192-million after-tax restructuring charge primarily related to severance costs.
On an adjusted basis, BMO says it earned $2.20 per share for the quarter, up from $1.92 per share a year ago.
Analysts on average had expected the bank to earned $2.12 per share, according to Thomson Reuters Eikon.
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Executive Chef from FIG Santa Monica shares some fresh recipes you can enjoy at his restaurant and at the Outdoor Dinner Series event. This segment aired on the KTLA 5 Morning News, Saturday, August 12, 2017.
April 10 Exco Resources Inc
* Exco Resources executes agreement to divest south texas oil and natural gas properties
* Exco Resources Inc- purchase price of $300 million is subject to customary closing conditions
* Exco Resources-properties to be divested include interests in oil & natural gas properties,surface acreage in zavala, frio and dimmit counties in Texas
* Exco Resources - intends to use proceeds to fund drilling, development of its core haynesville and bossier shale assets in North Louisiana and East Texas
* Exco Resources - after closing of sale, borrowing base under company's revolving credit agreement will be $100 million
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July 4 (UPI) -- Cable network TNT said it renewed its shows Animal Kingdom and Claws for additional seasons.
Animal Kingdom will return for a fourth season. The drama stars Ellen Barkin as the matriarch of the Cody crime family. It also features Shawn Hatosy, Ben Robson, Jake Weary, Finn Cole, Molly Gordon, Carolina Guerra and Denis Leary.
Claws, a dramedy set in a Florida nail salon, will be back for a third season. Its ensemble includes Niecy Nash, Carrie Preston, Judy Reyes, Karrueche Tran, Jenn Lyon, Jack Kesy, Kevin Rankin, Jason Antoon, Jimmy Jean-Louis, Suleka Mathew, Harold Perrineau and Dean Norris.
Jason Derulo I'm Ready to Fire on Facebook Killer
Jason Derulo knows exactly what he'll do if he comes face-to-face with the Facebook killer.
We got the singer at LAX, and like almost everyone, he's shaken by the horrific story of Steve Stephens posting video of himself murdering a grandfather. Jason says you can't blame social media for this ... Stephens is just sick.
As for the $50k reward to catch the killer -- Jason told us how he thinks America should respond, and says he's ready to back up his words.
President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday appointed Professor David R Syiemlieh as the chairman of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).
Syiemlieh is from Meghalaya, and was a UPSC member.
The 63-year-old Syiemlieh will assume charge on January 4 and retire on January 21, 2018.
Matt Shoemaker and his wife were raised near Detroit and they do not intend to move from the area any time soon, but spending baseball offseasons in the cold presents problems. Most weekdays, the Angels right-hander makes the 35-minute drive from his suburban home to the campus of either Wayne State or Eastern Michigan, his alma mater.
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Ayanna rushes to help restore Midtown's image, which was negatively affected by an unfortunate police incident.
Cardi B made history this week as “I Like It,” her collaboration with Bad Bunny and J Balvin reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. This makes her the first female rapper with two No. 1’s, Billboard reports. Cardi B’s first No. 1 occurred in October when “Bodak Yellow” reigned supreme on the Hot 100 for three weeks, ousting Taylor Swift’s “Look What You Made Me Do” in the process. “I Like It” is Bad Bunny and J Balvin’s first No. 1.
According to @chartdata, Cardi B’s debut album, Invasion of Privacy, is time a female artist’s album produced multiple No. 1 singles since Taylor Swift’s 1989. The Bronx rapper is in elite company as she joins the four other female rappers to crack No. 1: Lauryn Hill for “Doo Wop (That Thing), Lil Kim with “Lady Marmalade,” Shawnna with Ludacris for “Stand Up,” and Iggy Azealia for “Fancy.”
Man shot while driving in Edgewater
A man was shot Monday night in the Edgewater neighborhood on the North Side.
Shortly before 10:30 p.m., the 34-year-old was driving north in 6100 block of North Broadway when a black SUV pulled alongside and someone inside fired shots, according to Chicago Police.
The man was shot in the left shoulder and later showed up at Saint Francis Hospital in Evanston, where his condition was stabilized, police said.
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Headlining Coachella Music Festival 2017, Lady Gaga gave a fire performance for Day 2 of the festival as she performed her hit tracks for the screaming crowd. The Edge of Glory singer who is never one to disappoint when it comes to her fashion choices began her performance in an all black belted jacket, knee-length […]...
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The peer support group gives people the opportunity to meet with others who understand some of what they are going through. Run by a facilitator, the sessions offer a chance to ask questions, get information and share experiences in a safe and supportive environment.
The Boston Red Sox will try to bounce back after an 8-2 loss Thursday to the Houston Astros in Game 1 of the American League Division Series, and you can follow along even if you won’t be by a TV.
Chris Sale didn’t give his best in the series opener, but Drew Pomeranz will be looking to right the ship Friday in Game 2. The left-hander pitched well against the Astros in two regular-season starts, going 1-0 with a 1.46 ERA.
The Red Sox’s offense certainly will have to step up, too, and that might be tough against Astros starter and 2015 American League Cy Young Award winner Dallas Keuchel. And luckily for Red Sox fans, you still can watch how it all unfolds even if you’re stuck at work.
Here’s how you can watch Game 2 of the Red Sox’s and Astros’ ALDS.
When: Friday, Oct. 6, at 2:05 p.m. ET
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Sonequa Martin-Green is the new lead character in the Star Trek TV universe. Get used to it. When Martin-Green, a veteran of The Walking Dead, was announced as the lead of Star Trek: Discovery, there were internet naysayers.
There are naysayers for everything these days, but the reaction both did and didn't take Martin-Green by surprise.
"It's really sad to say I wasn't surprised," she said. "Because of the state of our world currently and the state of our world right now and because of where we come from as a country. I was sad, I was disappointed, but I wasn't necessarily surprised. I will say though, on the other hand—you know what, I'm going to amend my statement. Yeah, it actually was surprising in this particular instance because a lot of the sort of backlash for the diversity were people who say they're long-term Trek fans."
OSLO, March 20 (Reuters) - Norwegian Justice Minister Sylvi Listhaug, who faced a no-confidence vote in parliament, said on Tuesday she will resign from the cabinet, likely preventing a collapse of the centre-right minority government.
She announced the resignation in a posting on Facebook.
Listhaug rocked Norway's traditionally consensual politics on March 9 by accusing the opposition Labour Party - target of the country's worst peacetime massacre - of putting terrorists' rights before national security. (Reporting by Terje Solsvik, editing by Ole Petter Skonnord)
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by Chris Ernesto
"US president Donald Trump sounded sincere when he described how he felt after seeing pictures of 'beautiful little babies' allegedly killed by a Syrian government chemical weapons attack on April 4. 'These heinous actions by the Assad regime cannot be tolerated,' said Trump, and hours later, the US launched nearly 60 tomahawk missiles in response to the allegations. But what about the beautiful little babies killed by US bombs since Trump became president? Is Trump not concerned about those children because they were killed by his missiles, and not Assad's alleged chemical weapons? In the first three months of his presidency, Trump has dropped bombs — and killed children – in Yemen, Afghanistan, Syria and Iraq." (04/17/17)
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Friday, February 02, 2018 – Weather forecast update at 4:15pm:
Although most valley areas will see intermittent rain over the next couple of days, cool air will mix in with moisture coming in from the Pacific to keep snow falling on areas above 900m this weekend, including the mountain passes summits and the local ski resorts.
When an upper ridge gradually builds into our province after the weekend, we will see drier conditions next week.
This weekend’s daytime high range: 0 to 7C
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March 28Zhejiang Dian Diagnostics Co Ltd :
* Says net profit for FY 2017 Q1 to increase by 30 percent to 60 percent, or to be 51.6 million yuan to 63.5 million yuan, compared to net profit of FY 2016 Q1 (39.7 million yuan)
* Says increased operating revenue as main reason for the forecast
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The Bank Nightclub at the Bellagio will be shutting down.
MGM Resorts International announced the final night of operation will be June 3.
The company did not specify what will replace the club but said details would be announced in the coming months.
Hyde Bellagio and Lilly Bar and Lounge offer nightlife experiences for guests at Bellagio., MGM said.
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One person is dead after crash in the east valley Wednesday involving a moped and cement truck.
About 2:17 p.m. Wednesday, a cement truck and a moped crashed at the intersection of East Sahara Avenue and South Nellis Boulevard, Metropolitan Police Department spokesman Jacinto Rivera said.
The moped rider was taken to Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center in critical condition but later died, Rivera said.
The intersection is shut down while police investigate.
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There isn't much Scott Jamieson hasn't seen in his decade in the A-League, but after ticking off a big first on the weekend, he hopes a maiden A-League title can follow.
The Melbourne City left-back was named captain for the first time in his professional career on Friday night, when City beat Brisbane Roar 2-0.
Eyes on the prize: Scott Jamieson. Photo: AAP
Jamieson said it was "an honour" to take the armband, and even better to get the win.
But the 29-year-old is aching for a team-wide honour that has eluded him for his professional career.
Jamieson has played in four finals through his career, losing each one.
MOSCOW (Sputnik) — According to the Radio Poland broadcaster, the government approved the so-called Morawiecki plan, which included multibillion investments from both EU funds and state-owned firms until 2020.
The media outlet added that the roadmap assumed that Poland's per capita income would grow to some 80 percent of the average of the 28-nation bloc, when in 2015 such proportion was lower than 70 percent.
The 316-page plan also stressed the necessity to implement labor reforms in the country and to improve its demographics, the broadcaster added.
US president Donald Trump has accused some media outlets of reporting conspiracy theories and blind hatred.
Trump, who stated this Wednesday said MSNBC and CNN are unwatchable.
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There are lots of places in the Coachella Valley where you can find healthy food items. A new one has just popped up in Palm Desert, but this store has a twist. It's owned by a bona fide rock star. Janet Zappala reports.
We note with regret the death of Mr. Joseph Duncan, age 72 of McEwen. Visitation for Mr. Duncan is today from 10 until service time at 2 at the Luff-Bowen Funeral Home in Waverly. Brother Bruce McCarson, Tommy Burkett, and Justin Duncan will officiate the ceremonies. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family.
Mr. Finley Omer”J.R.” Felty Jr., age 46 of Waverly, will have visitation Saturday from 2 until service time at 6 at the Humphreys County Funeral Home in Waverly. Reverend David Yancy will officiate the ceremonies.
It could be argued that little Anna Wilson, daughter of Stephen and Claire, Enniskillen, could be Ireland’s number one fan. To rally support for the boys in green she recorded a video singing a passionate rendition of Ireland’s Call.
Anna’s big brother Charlie is a big rugby fan too, playing for Enniskillen minis under 8’s. He is looking forward to Ulster’s Paddy Jackson and Craig Gilroy carrying on their form. He’s also a big fan of CJ Stander who he met in Enniskillen last year.
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Anna will be watching the rest of the six Nations with her parents Stephen and Claire and her siblings, Charlie (8) and Orla (16). She hopes Ireland can beat France at the Aviva, Wales away and then win the championship by beating England on March 18th.
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BOSTON — A Massachusetts governor’s race candidate is shutting down a non-profit organization that he founded that ended up on a list of U.S.-based hate groups.
Republican Scott Lively has described his Abiding Truth Ministries as pro-family, but his opposition to gay rights has landed him and his Springfield-based ministry on the Southern Poverty Law Center’s list of designated hate groups.
Lively said Wednesday he still believes society should follow the Bible as the guide to sexual morality in public policy. But he says he hopes to enlist “authentically conservative homosexuals” and political liberals in his effort to shift his emphasis “to a conservationist perspective in which the natural family is recognized as the essential eco-system of humanity.”
Lively hopes to unseat Gov. Charlie Baker in the GOP primary.
Baker calls Lively’s views “outrageous.”
CANTON, Ohio (WHBC) – The temporary 400-space Pro Football Hall of Fame parking lot being installed at the north end of Stadium Park along Fulton Drive NW should be ready for Enshrinement Week.
That’s according to Canton Parks and Rec Director Doug Foltz, who says they’re also set to install a prefab 365-day-a-year restroom near that lot, for use when Village construction work impacts the Hall’s main parking lot.
Also, in mid-August, the final coat of asphalt should go down.
Lighting for the park’s four ball fields should be installed by mid-July.
That’s part of the agreement between the park system and the Hall of Fame.
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EAST BRIDGEWATER, Mass. — Two sisters are facing assault charges after police say they disfigured a girl in a voodoo ritual.
The Brockton Enterprise reports 51-year-old Peggy LaBossiere and 40-year-old Rachel Hilaire, of East Bridgewater, Massachusetts, burned the 5-year-old girl to rid her of a demon causing her to misbehave.
Police say the girl's mother is a hair stylist of Haitian descent who has LaBossiere as a client and requested the ritual. She has not been charged but is receiving mental health treatment.
Police say the girl suffered a third-degree face burn and has been taken into state custody along with her brother.
LaBossiere and Hilaire told police children sometimes get burned as spirits leave the body following the ritual, which involves prayers, special oils and incense.
They were placed in custody after pleading not guilty Monday. They'll be back in court next week.
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Baku. 22 January. REPORT.AZ/ The State Oil Company of Azerbaijan Republic (SOCAR) has exported 20.7 mln tons of crude oil in 2017.
Report informs citing the company.
"Oil and petrochemical products play an important role in the growth of total revenues. Oil refining and petrochemical products worth $ 1.5 million were exported in 2017 via SOCAR. The main volume of exported refining and chemical industry products are diesel and aviation fuel, high pressure polyethylene, coke, propylene, liquid gas and liquid pyrolysis resin”.
It was noted that the positive dynamics of oil export is due to the increase in the volume of oil and gas trading operations of SOCAR: “However, demand for Azerbaijani oil in the world market was also high last year”.
SOCAR Vice President for Investments and Marketing Elshad Nasirov said that SOCAR offers Azerbaijani oil under the Azeri Light brand, one of the best quality oils in the world market: “Azeri Light oil as an independent brand has boosted the value of our national wealth."
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange Human Relations Commission will present a Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration and Spirit Awards ceremony on Monday, Jan. 16, at 10 a.m. at the Life Christian Church, 747 Northfield Ave. This event will celebrate King’s legacy, as well as the legacy being created by deserving West Orange residents.
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A young woman has been left fighting for her life following a serious crash in Cornwall, say police.
A spokesman from Devon and Cornwall Police said the 20-year-old was driving a blue Citroen C3 which collided with a bus earlier this evening.
This collision happened at about 5.45pm on the A393 between Ponsanooth and Gwennap, near Redruth.
The force spokesman said the woman was initially taken to Treliske in Truro before being transferred to Derriford Hospital in Plymouth.
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He said she suffered life-threatening injuries in the collision and remains in a critical condition.
Her family have been told.
The road is expected to be closed for several hours while specialist officers examine the scene.
No other persons were believed to have been injured.
The force spokesman urged anyone who witnessed the crash to contact police quoting log number 674 of May 30.
NEW YORK (AP)>> The Most Interesting Man in the World is giving up beer for tequila.
Actor Jonathan Goldsmith appeared as the sophisticated, eccentric and worldly pitchman for Dos Equis beer for nearly a decade. Hes now promoting Astral Tequila.
In a new ad, the 78-year-old Goldsmith nods at his Dos Equis days by raising a glass of tequila and saying, I told you I dont always drink beer.
Dos Equis announced Goldsmiths departure from the long-running ad campaign last year. It has continued the campaign with a younger actor.
BAGHDAD, Feb 15 (Reuters) - A suicide bomber detonated a pick-up truck on Wednesday in Sadr City, a heavily populated poor Shi'ite suburb of Baghdad, killing at least 15 and wounding 50, security sources said.
The explosion, the deadliest in Baghdad so far this year, targeted a crowded street full of garages and used car dealers.
Islamic has stepped up bombings in Iraq last year, in retaliation to a U.S.-backed campaign that dislodged the hardline Sunni group from most Iraqi cities it took over in 2014. The militants also control parts of neighbouring Syria.
(Reporting by Maher Chmaytelli; Editing by Alison Williams)
"I’m just going out there, and every time I take the mound, I’m trying to win. We’re winning a lot of games right now," said Gray, who was acquired from Oakland at last year's trade deadline. "I had a bad start. It happens. It’s baseball. It’s going to happen again at some point. And you move on from it. At the end of the day, I’ll take the ball on Friday (in Toronto) and have all the confidence in the world to win a game.
MANNHEIM, Germany Feb 14 HeidelbergCement hopes to increase core profit by at least 5 percent this year but is cautious due to unprecedented political uncertainty, its chief executive told investors on a call after the company reported 2016 results.
"The uncertainty, the ambiguity, the volatility, I have never seen in my life as we speak today. There are a lot of things happening in the world which are beyond my control. So we are a little bit careful on the forecast," Bernd Scheifele said.
"We have elections in Europe, then we have a new president in the U.S., which is a little bit unpredictable. If things go well this can go up very much but if things go sour it can also go the other way," he said on the call on Tuesday.
"We have normally organically delivered EBITDA (earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation) growth of 6 to 7 pct over the past years... we obviously strive to do better than 5 percent." (Reporting by Georgina Prodhan; Editing by Maria Sheahan)
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Iran could abandon its nuclear agreement with world powers "within hours" if the United States imposes any more new sanctions, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Tuesday.
"If America wants to go back to the experience (of imposing sanctions), Iran would certainly return in a short time - not a week or a month but within hours - to conditions more advanced than before the start of negotiations," Rouhani told a session of parliament broadcast live on state television.
Iran says new sanctions that the United States has imposed on it breach the agreement it reached in 2015 with the United States, Russia, China and three European powers in which it agreed to curb its nuclear work in return for the lifting of most sanctions.
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April 5 Life Healthcare Group Holdings Ltd :
* Headline earnings per share for six months March 31 down between 50 pct to 60 pct
* Revenue for six months March 31 to be up between 20 pct and 25 pct
* Expects HY international normalised ebitda to grow 16 pct - 20 pct
* Says HY international revenue to grow 18 pct - 24 pct Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bangalore.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com)
OKLAHOMA CITY – A group planning a signature drive to let voters decide whether to increase the oil and gas production tax to fund a $4,000 pay raise for Oklahoma teachers is abandoning their effort.
The group Restore Oklahoma Now announced on its website Monday that it was withdrawing its initiative petition. Led by several longtime oil and gas industry leaders, the group was established before the Legislature agreed earlier this year to a pay raise for teachers averaging about $6,100.
The raise was funded in part with a hike in the gross production tax on oil and natural gas from 2 percent to 5 percent.
Executive Director Mickey Thompson says they instead plan to use their resources to protect the taxes used to fund the teacher raise from a possible veto referendum.
Officers were called to Nork Way in Banstead at around 3am on Thursday after reports of a number of people dressed in black trying to raid the premises.
Surrey police have appealed for witnesses after a gang rammed a black BMW X5 in to a Co-op.
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The 4×4 was apparently reversed in to the glass shopfront.
It is not clear at this stage if anything was taken, investigators said.
Anyone with any information has been urged to contact police.
IIT-Roorkee students dance to Ed Sheeran’s ‘Shape of You’ IIT-Roorkee students dance to Ed Sheeran’s ‘Shape of You’
Everyone believes that getting into any Indian Institute of Technology is tough for engineering aspirants and well, it indeed is but once you’re in, IIT hostel life is famous for all the wrong reasons. Apart from studying and bagging jobs with huge package, the students are known for not bathing, binge watching (movies, sitcoms and what not), and being awesome at whatever they choose to do. Proving just that, students of the Choreography and Dance Section of IIT-Roorkee shared a video of their dance performance on Ed Sheeran’s latest hit Shape of You.
The video was released on Valentine’s Day and is themed on the idea of spending a “less lonely” V-Day.
Watch it here.
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“Showing effort in hiring/retaining U.S. citizen workers is a very critical component of proof that we have been asked to produce to Congressional staffers, and unfortunately, I would venture to give the business community a C-minus on this effort.”
— Marian Aldan-Pierce, president of DFS Saipan and vice chairman of the Marianas Visitors Authority in an address to the Saipan Chamber of Commerce at a Dec. 6 meeting at Saipan World Resort. She . . .
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The Local Market has shuttered its doors at 246 W. Broad Street on Sunday, March 18. The shop, which specialized in local produce and locally sourced meats and packaged goods, was founded by Tom and Laura Coates in 2011 and purchased by local residents Patrick Fleming, Mary Elizabeth Fleming and Tamara Powell in July of 2015.
Since its purchase by the Flemings and Powell, The Local Market had become an active supporter of the Falls Church City Schools and nonprofit community while also supporting City and local events and promoting the healthy eating and lifestyle options.
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Murfreesboro Police are investigating a reported beating and robbery of a local homeless man. The 25-year old victim told Officer Dominik Riley he was invited to a party at the 600 block of Olympia Place.
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Local candy shop, The Sweet Barn raises money every year for the Montana Hope Project.
This weekend and next weekend locals can come to The Sweet Barn and support the Montana Hope project.
This project helps grant wishes for children who are critically ill or suffer from severe life-altering medical disabilities.
Also, the organization raises money through fund-raisers, corporate donors, donations, and memorials.
Owner of The Sweet Barn, David Aicher told ABC FOX Montana that last year they raised about $3,000.
Aicher said they have been doing this for 7 years now and explains why they do this every year.
"We have a great love for folks, people, and families. This is one way of serving and helping the Hope Project we can actually bring families together,” said Aicher.
The Sweet Barn is raising funds by selling trees, holding a raffle and inviting folks to get their picture with Santa.
Again, if you want to support the Montana hope project stop by next the sweet barn next weekend.
Exquisite estate nestled in Brielle's exclusive country club section. This custom home sits on one of the highest points on the East Coast. Designed with exceptional craftsmanship the home boasts seven bedrooms (two on the lower entertainment level) and four and one half baths. When entering the back of the home walls of windows overlook the expansive and lush gardens and a beautifully appointed pool. The chef's open kitchen has all modern amenities and is adjacent to the luxurious family room designed with a natural palette and rich wood trim. This is a must see, exceptional in every way.
Missed out on their thrilling UEFA Champions League knockout-stage meetings in the past?
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Blind Date is on the hunt for singletons in Devon to appear on the next series of the show - and you have until midnight on Sunday to apply.
The much-loved dating show is back for its third series on Channel 5 and they are looking for people who are looking for love to apply.
The programme, formerly hosted by late TV icon Cilla Black from 1985 until 2003, returned to screens last year with new host Paul O'Grady.
After the heady, somewhat superficial heights of ITV's quick-fire show Take Me Out, Blind Date's wholesome charm lies in its simplicity: Three potential dates, three questions, and a big reveal.
If you are single and are looking for love then Blind Date wants to hear from you.
Email blinddate@sotelevision.co.uk or call 0207 157 3328. The deadline closes at midnight on Sunday. February 4.
North Korea leader briefed on Guam missile plan: KCNA
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There’s a right way to pronounce “verbiage,” and there’s a wrong way.
For once, Karson could pronounce it correctly, but his family couldn’t.
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South Carolina sophomore PJ Dozier has improved his game for his second season with the Gamecocks
WASHINGTON — A U.S. Navy commander says an Iranian naval patrol boat shined a laser at a U.S. Marine Corps helicopter flying over the Strait of Hormuz in what officials say was an unsafe encounter.
U.S. Navy Cmdr. Bill Urban says the Iranian vessel also turned its spotlight on two Navy ships that were moving through the strait on Tuesday. Urban, a U.S. Fifth Fleet spokesman, says the Iranian boat came within 800 yards of the USS Bataan, scanned it from bow to stern with the spotlight and shined the light on the USS Cole.
SAN FRANCISCO—Penguins at a California aquarium got more than their daily helping of fish to celebrate Valentine’s Day.
Biologist Piper Dwight handed out red hearts to 14 African penguins at the California Academy of Sciences during a feeding on Monday.
Visitors took photos of the animals grabbing the hearts in their beaks and waddling around their enclosure. Some even fought over the thick felt hearts that can withstand water and are adorned with messages such as “You are the water beneath my wings.”
The penguins will use them to decorate their nests. Vikki McCloskey, assistant curator of the museum’s Steinhart Aquarium, says it will encourage breeding and bonding by penguin couples.
She says male penguins in the wild attract a mate by making nests “look pretty nice.”
Duke's Spirited Cocktails, on the Plaza, is Healdsburg's newest drinking destination, serving up artisanal cocktails and Bud Light with equal ease. Duke's Spirited Cocktails, on the Plaza, is Healdsburg's newest drinking destination, serving up artisanal cocktails and Bud Light with equal ease.
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BOSTON — On commencement day at Northern Michigan University, some students protested the speaker, Gov. Rick Snyder, and his handling of the water crisis in Flint. While some students outside the event carried signs against him, students inside the hall simply — and silently — turned their backs on him as he spoke.
Protests at college commencements are almost a rite of spring, and this graduation season is no different. Some of the demonstrations this year have shapeshifted into actions more subdued than those of just a few years ago. Some are small events within larger ceremonies. And silence as a protest tactic is being used to make a point without ruffling too many feathers.
At Northern Michigan, the university’s president, Fritz Erickson, appeared pleased with the outcome. In a statement, he said he appreciated that the governor, a Republican, still came, despite advance word that he would be met by protests. He said he was proud that the students had been respectful.
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This week’s Movies on the Plaza is ‘Singin In The Rain.’ The movie is on Civic Plaza and will begin at dusk.
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Crespo is a huge Kane fan but thinks he needs to leave White Hart Lane to mark his rising career with silverware.
The Argentine acknowledges a switch would be “difficult” due to the close rivalry between the London giants.
But speaking exclusively to the Express, Crespo has pondered the possibility of the England star moving to Stamford Bridge.
Speaking to the Express in his role as a Betstars ambassador, Crespo said: “Harry Kane is a great striker but he's just like Tottenham.
“You need to win. If you win you are a great striker, you need to win. He's demonstrated he's very important.
“It's like Alan Shearer - a big striker but with Blackburn, bang, he won. After that, boom, national team, big. If you win, you're another level.
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Dec 12 (Reuters) - Carpetright:
* ‍GROUP REVENUE INCREASED 2.6% TO £228.1M (H1 FY17: £222.3M)​
* ‍UNDERLYING PROFIT BEFORE TAX OF £2.1M (H1 FY17: £5.1M)​
* ‍ENCOURAGING START TO SECOND HALF​
* ‍LIKE-FOR-LIKE SALES IN UK UP 1.4% IN SIX WEEKS TO 9 DECEMBER 2017​
* ‍REST OF EUROPE HAS ALSO MADE A POSITIVE START WITH LIKE-FOR-LIKE SALES UP 9.2% IN LOCAL CURRENCY OVER SAME SIX WEEK PERIOD​
* ‍IN LIGHT OF CONSUMER OUTLOOK WE ARE TAKING A MORE CAUTIOUS VIEW OF SECOND HALF​
* ‍NOW EXPECT UNDERLYING PROFIT BEFORE TAX FOR FULL YEAR WILL BE TOWARDS BOTTOM END OF CURRENT RANGE OF MARKET EXPECTATIONS​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (London Newsroom)
Schools across Bedfordshire are closed this morning because of the snow.
Many roads are still impacted by the snowfall yesterday making it difficukt for parents and staff to get into schools
Luton Borough Council has announced all schools are closed while many in Central Bedfordshire are also closed.
School transport has been cancelled.
To find out more check with your school are council website at: https://www.luton.gov.uk/Education_and_learning/Schools_and_colleges/term-dates-school-closures/Pages/School%20closures.aspx?platform=hootsuite
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Kym Johnson and Robert Herjavec have something to dance about.
The former “Dancing with the Stars” partners have welcomed twins into the world.
Johnson posted on Instagram that their “little angels” were born on Monday morning. The 41-year-old says she never thought her heart could feel so full.
The couple had previously announced they were expecting a boy and a girl. They did not reveal their names.
Herjavec is the father of three children from a previous marriage. The 55-year-old businessman appears on “Shark Tank.”
Mumbai: Filmmaker Rohit Shetty says comedy is the most difficult genre to pull as an actor, and praised actor Govida for becoming a master in it.
Rohit, known for blending in action and humour to his stories, spoke about the comedy genre while judging reality TV show India's Next Superstars and applauding a contestant Shruti Sharma, read a statement.
"Comedy is the most difficult genre to pull as an actor. You either make the audience laugh or you make them question you as an actor," Rohit said.
He added: "There are very few actors who can do comedy like Juhi, Kajol, Deepika Padukone and of course, one of the finest comedy actors is Govinda. He takes the scene to another level and has set a benchmark."
Govinda is credited for churning out innumerable laugh riots like Aankhen, Raja Babu, Hero No.1, Saajan Chale Sasural, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, Haseena Maan Jaayegi, Jodi No.1 and Partner.
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April 20 Anhui Zhongding Sealing Parts Co Ltd
* Sees Q1 FY 2017 net profit to increase by 30 percent to 40 percent, or to be 306.5 million yuan to 330.1 million yuan
* Says Q1 FY 2016 net profit was 235.8 million yuan
* The reason for the forecast is main business growth and inclusion of two new companies
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Motorists traveling on a busy west Topeka thoroughfare Tuesday morning may have noticed a large chunk of a fence was missing from local cemetery. Several sections of a black, wrought-iron fence that borders the west side of Mount Hope Cemetery was damaged overnight, but police were at a loss for exactly what happened or who was responsible for the damage.
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The Alzheimer’s support group will cover ways to improve communication between two parties on Monday, Jan. 2. Caregiver and patient issues will also be discussed. The group meets at 10 a.m. at Acton United Methodist Church.
Rally 4 Kids, the largest fundraiser for United Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Barbara County's , welcomes car enthusiasts from southern California to partake in a scenic road rally April 28-29. The community-centered event will fit with UBGC's main mission to impact more youth more often.
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Kevin Boyce has a long history in politics and public service. A Columbus native, he graduated from Columbus East High School, but also attended Brookhaven High.
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New Canaan: Jelliff Mill Bridge is scheduled to be closed from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. tomorrow, Wednesday, May, 31, 2018 for the pouring of the concrete deck. Only busses and emergency vehicles will be allowed to pass the bridge.
MINNEAPOLIS — Janet Jackson wants to make it crystal clear: She will not be joining Justin Timberlake during this year's Super Bowl halftime show.
The pop icon says in a statement "to put to rest any speculation or rumours" as to whether she will be performing at the Super Bowl between the Philadelphia Eagles and the New England Patriots in Minnesota on Sunday: "I will not."
She thanks her fans for their support and says she looks forward to seeing them very soon.
Timberlake is returning to the halftime show 14 years after a wardrobe malfunction with Jackson caused a national controversy.
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JORABAT, Aug 14 - A tree plantation drive was organised in the CRPF 9th Mile campus by the CRPF Family Welfare Association this morning. Naheed Sultana, wife of ADG Javed Akhtar, was the chief guest. Altogether 500 saplings were planted in the CRPF 9th Mile campus and along the NH-37.
Austin Peay State University's 10-year strategic plan calls for creating "a vibrant downtown for a traditional college town experience," and in the coming months, that goal will receive a major boost when the institution opens a 13,000-square-foot retail bookstore and coffee shop at the corner of College street and Fourth street. In January 2016, the University purchased 11 acres along College Street, and work will begin soon on relocating the campus' Ann Ross Bookstore from the Harvill Building, across from the Morgan University Center's plaza, to the Jenkins and Wynne dealership's former main showroom.
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Police say this security video shows former Broward County sheriff's deputy Scot Peterson, circled, during the Feb. 14 rampage at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
Valiev (lower body) isn't ready to return for Monday's tilt against Florida, Jean-Francois Chaumont of Le Journal de Montreal reports.
So far in his NHL career, Valiev hasn't been able to notch a point in 12 games with Toronto and Montreal, and he'll have to wait until at least Wednesday against Pittsburgh to get his next opportunity. While he remains out, Brett Lernout should continue to draw into the lineup.
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Skipper of the Ghana Black Stars Asamoah Gyan has made his way to the Carl Reindorf Stadium to watch his former side play against Kumasi Asante Kotoko.
The Dansoman based side host Kotoko in Matchday 14 of the Zylofon Cash Premier League.
The game should see either Kotoko edge closer to the title race or Liberty Professionals going further from safety to avoid the drop.
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Asamoah Gyan was not part of the team that traveled to Japan to beat the Blue Samaris 2-0
Gyan played for Liberty Professionals from in 2003 season of the Ghana Premier League.
He helped his side to place 4behind Kumasi Asante Kotoko Accra Hearts of Oak and King Faisal with 47 points
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Every day on her way to work, Skylar's mother Elizabeth passes the cross. On Monday, she didn't see the cross. (WFIE)
One family is searching for something that has deep meaning for them.
Skylar Robinson was only 15 when she died in a car crash on Highway 62 in Warrick County back in 2016. Her family and friends put up a cross at the crash site in memory.
Every day on her way to work, Skylar's mother Elizabeth passes the cross. On Monday, she didn't see the cross.
Several people spent all afternoon searching the area, but couldn't find the cross.
Elizabeth says she cannot put into words how important it is.
"When I pulled up and the cross was not there, I was on my knees because that cross means more to me than, and it's not easy I can't just make another one," explained Elizabeth. "It has a lot of meaning to me."
Robinson says the cross can be returned with no questions asked. She says she just wants to see it back where is belongs.
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EMBED >More News Videos Channelview students were injured in the bus crash that killed the driver on their trip back from Disney World.
ABC13 recorded the initial radio calls coming in as first responders asked for help after a bus carrying Channelview High School students plunged off a ravine on I-10 near the Alabama-Florida line.The bus driver was killed, and many others are injured.In the call, you can hear one of the first responders say that the bus fell about 60 feet down in the ravine.The responder also said, "We need as much help as we can get."Listen to the video above to hear the full call.
If you ask Nicole Kidman, her idea of a traditional holiday doesn’t include all the trimmings of an American Christmas. And Us Weekly did ask her, and she shared her plans for the upcoming season with Keith Urban and their two little girls, Sunday and Faith.
“We go back to Australia,” Kidman said.
“We go back for the heat. We want to be on the beach for Christmas, no snow,” she said, even though the forecast for next week in Nashville is in the 50s. “We love the ocean and shrimp.”
And family. Kidman and Urban still have most of their extended families living in Australia. Both of their fathers are deceased, though. Kidman’s father Antony died in 2014 and Urban’s father Robert died in 2015.
“My mother and my husband’s mother both live in Australia so we go back home. My sister, and (I), we have a big summer Christmas,” she shared, “which I know sounds bizarre to Americans.”
Puel was appointed as Ronald Koeman's successor last summer and led Saints to an eighth-placed finish in the top flight last season and the EFL Cup final in his maiden campaign in charge at St Mary’s.
But the Frenchman, who still had two years remaining on his current deal, had fallen out of favour with the club’s fans.
It was also reported he had a frosty relationship with several of his senior players.
A club statement on Saints' website read: “Southampton Football Club can today confirm that it has terminated the contract of Claude Puel with immediate effect.
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BUDAPEST (Reuters) - Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said Europe must focus on preserving the free movement of EU citizens as its leaders make plans to overhaul the bloc.
Orban, a fierce critic of perceived bureaucratic over-reach from the European Union, said proposals to tighten labor rules and internal border controls jeopardize significant achievements in the European project.
"While we make grand plans about the future of Europe the Schengen system (of border-free movement within the EU) is crumbling away in our hands," he told state radio. "We have free movement of labor and we (some EU leaders) plan to restrict it."
(Reporting by Marton Dunai; Editing by Robin Pomeroy)
Two kittens thrown out of car onto Auckland motorway in 'despicable act' - do you know who did it?
One kitten is dead and the SPCA want to find out who did this.
ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Five Turkish soldiers were killed when their tank was hit in an attack carried out by Kurdish YPG militia fighters on Saturday in northwest Syria’s Afrin region, Turkey’s armed forces said.
According to state-run Anadolu news agency, the latest attack brought to seven the number of Turkish soldiers killed on Saturday in Operation Olive Branch, which Turkey launched against the YPG in Afrin last month.
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A combination of Westport Public Safety officers, Kansas City police officers and Jackson County sheriff's deputies monitored the crowd during what Kansas City police described as a typical Saturday night. Shane Keyser skeyser@kcstar.com
The young Omani woman’s abaya got stuck in the main door of the bus when she got off and when the bus moved it dragged her under the bus, the official who spoke to Gulf News said.
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Magisterial district judge candidate John Augustine will hold a free meet and greet from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday at the Wright Township Fire Hall, 477 S. Main Road, Mountain Top. There will be a bounce house, DJ and face painting for the kids.
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JONES MILLS, Pa. (AP)  A Pennsylvania man says he used flashing dashboard lights to mimic a police speed trap  but only so he could slow down vehicles speeding past his rural home and killing deer and endangering people.
Fifty-seven-year-old Ricky McMillen tells WPXI-TV (http://bit.ly/2z3i8zF ) that he used the flashing lights on his car because he's been complaining about speeders for years and getting few results. What he says he has gotten is very smelly deer carcasses along the road in Donegal Township, about 50 miles southeast of Pittsburgh.
State police charged McMillen on Thursday with impersonating a public servant and displaying improper lights.
McMillen says he's been using the lights for a while and they've worked well.
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McMillen has been mailed a summons to appear for a preliminary hearing Dec. 15.
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NORFOLK, Va. – Congressman Scott Taylor (R-Virginia Beach) will speak at the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Hampton Roads Veterans Employment Center on Friday, March 30.
The new center opened on January 24. It was created to assist veterans, transitioning service members and military families access services and resources to reach their employment goals and successfully transition to the civilian workforce in Hampton Roads.
Taylor, a former Navy SEAL, will talk about the importance of the new facility and its role in our area.
The event will take place from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at 861 Glenrock Road in Norfolk.
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Related Stories Rapper Medikal has said his career success does not hinge on awards.
According to him, although he was worried about losing out on last year’s VGMA when he lost all seven nominations.
Medikal who was speaking to Andy Dosty on Accra-based Hitz FM, Medikal indicated that like Shatta Wale, he does not care about awards because without them, he is doing very well with his career.
“My arts is not linked to plaques. I did over hundred songs and they were not hits so if these few were able to fetch me nominations, I am grateful for the recognition but for the awards they don’t really matter to me like that,” he said.
Speaking on the reason why he has featured on most songs this year, he indicated that his popularity has soured and that the fans of the artistes he features want to hear him; reason why he has featured on more songs this year.
Dec 12(Reuters) - Green Energy Technology Inc :
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Re: Stop aggressive driving, Editorial, June 12
Stop aggressive driving, Editorial, June 12
I find it interesting that you cite an American study where 80 per cent of drivers admit to aggressive driving. I don’t doubt that that number is realistic, but I don’t hear anyone calling out the 20 per cent who seem to be causing the aggressive driving.
Having spent 30 years commuting, I have seen lane discipline get worse over the years. A driver with good lane discipline will keep to the right unless passing. It eases traffic turbulence and is, in fact, the law.
I have seen these left- (and now centre-) lane bandits cruising at 90 km/h and less, in ideal traffic conditions, backing up traffic and raising the stress and, consequently, the danger to those around them.
LOS ANGELES (AP)  An 18-year-old man remains in critical condition after being shot last week by Los Angeles police following a fight with officers in a residential driveway.
Chief Charlie Beck told police commissioners Tuesday that one officer suspected Pedro Echeverria had a gun during the struggle that preceded the June 8 shooting.
Echeverria began to run and then turned toward the officers, Beck said, prompting police to fire.
Beck did not say why officers initially stopped Echeverria but said Echeverria had recently been arrested for having a gun.
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The chief said during the encounter an officer noticed a bulge in his shorts in an area where a gun could be hidden.
The Los Angeles Times reports (http://lat.ms/2s16HHy ) Echeverria was in critical condition Tuesday.
Officials say police body cameras fell off during the struggle and did not capture the actual shooting.
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SPARTANBURG Co., S.C. (WSPA) – High school senior and basketball sensation Zion Williamson has made national and international headlines again, this time on the cover of Sports Illustrated.
The coverage comes as Williamson prepares for his senior season at Spartanburg Day School.
Sports Illustrated doesn’t often cover individual high school athletes as the focus of an issue, but with names like Kevin Garnett, Bryce Harper, and LeBron James, he finds himself among those that have excelled far beyond their grade school days of competition.
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Feb. 23, from 6–9 p.m., Viva Las Vegas Night will bring all things “Elvis” to The Domes. Visitors are encouraged to wear their best Elvis-inspired attire and to try their luck at Vegas-style carnival games. An Elvis impersonator will perform from 6:30–8:30 p.m. Specialty drinks and Elvis’s favorite banana-and-peanut-butter sandwiches will be available for purchase.
Price: ages. Wine and other beverage and food items will be available for purchase. Regular Domes admission for adults age 18 and over is $7; Milwaukee County Seniors with ID, persons with disabilities, students of any age with ID, and youth age 6–17, $5; children 5 and under, free. For more information on The Domes, call (414) 257-5611 or visit countyparks.com.
Kansas City adds more manpower to prevent illegal dumping
Illegal dumping investigators say millions are spent cleaning up illegal dumping areas throughout the year.
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WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve policymakers begin a two-day meeting to set interest rates.
FedEx Corp. reports quarterly results after the market closes.
MARIANA, FL (AP) — Florida authorities say an inmate who killed his cellmate last month while awaiting trial for killing another cellmate in 2015 is now in solitary confinement.
The News Herald reports 21-year-old Frederick Patterson III said he killed his 82-year-old cellmate Arthur Williams on Jan. 15, and told correctional officers that “now there’s one less child molester on the streets.”
Patterson, a convicted burglar, was sentenced Thursday to life in prison for killing 45-year-old Scott Collinsworth, a convicted robber, in the Apalachee Correctional Institution.
Patterson now faces a first-degree murder charge. Williams, who allegedly tried to lure a 9-year-old boy into his car, had been ruled incompetent 10 days earlier and was being held in the Jackson County Correctional Facility awaiting transfer to a mental facility.
CHICAGO (AP) _ Jury deliberations are expected to resume in the wrongful death lawsuit against a Chicago police officer who fatally shot a teenager in 2013.
The case against Officer Robert Gonzalez went to jurors Friday. Deliberations were expected to continue Monday.
A witness testified Gonzalez shot 17-year-old Christian Green in the back as he was running away. However, the officer testified he shot Green because the teen was pointing a gun at him and wouldn’t drop it.
Green died on the way to the hospital. Court records show his gun was found near where he fell.
An attorney for Green’s family hasn’t asked for a specific monetary award.
The Chicago Tribune reports Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson was called to testify last week because he was the acting street deputy then.
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When a crowd is feverishly singing along with the last chorus upon first listen, you know it’s a song that connects. This is what happens when The Strumbellas play “Spirits” live for the first time, the first single from their breakthrough album, Hope. That experience embodies the essence of what has been attracting fans from across North America to this six-piece Lindsay, Ontario-bred band.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. Days after their brother was killed in an officer-involved shooting, family members of William Young Junior discussed lingering questions they have about the case.
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Asda has urgently recalled on some of its sausages amidst fears they could cause an allergic reaction.
The supermarket giant has said a labelling error has led them to issue the warning.
The sausages in question at Asda are the C and K Meat's Country Style Pork Sausages and Sage and Red Onion Pork Sausages.
The product contains sulphur dioxide, but this has not been listed on the packaging.
Sulphur dioxide can cause an allergic reaction, especially to asthma sufferers, even though it is often used as a preservative in a wide range of products including sausages.
Products with use by dates of March 18, 21 and 23 are all affected and customers should return it to the store they bought it from for a full refund.
C and K Meats has moved to assure customers that none of its other products are affected, reports Manchester Evening News.
Authorities Believe NYC Terror Attack Inspired by ISIS
NEW YORK, NEW YORK (WOLO, ABC) – An attempted terrorist attack in New York City is believed to be inspired but not directed by ISIS. Authorities are now talking to a lone suspect in custody.
The explosion happened at the height of morning rush hour. It happened at a major transit hub just blocks from Times Square.
ZURICH (AP) — FIFA has dropped referee Fahad Al Mirdasi from the World Cup after he was banned from football for life in Saudi Arabia over match fixing.
The Saudi Arabian Football Federation said two weeks ago that Fahad Al Mirdasi asked for money to help a team win a cup final.
Now FIFA says its referees’ committee has decided that his conditions to be selected for the World Cup in Russia “are not satisfied anymore.”
As a result, the entire Saudi refereeing team has been removed from the tournament, including two assistants.
FIFA says Al Mirdasi won’t be directly replaced. Instead, the governing body will take two additional assistant referees from the United Arab Emirates and Japan.
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Claiborne High School hosted their rival across the river Cumberland Gap, February 2 and all four games were simply great. Both junior varsity games were close as Claiborne won the girl’s game 29-23 and the boy’s game was ended by an acrobatic shot by Kade Beeler that gave his Bulldogs a two point win at 59-57. Cumberland Gap denied a late run from the Lady Bulldogs to win the varsity game 38-30. During the boy’s game it was truly rivalry basketball at it’s best as the two teams made runs that alternated the lead numerous times. In the end, Houston Hatfield hit two free throws that sealed the deal by the final score of 54-50.
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — The City of Lincoln will begin a program to keep veterans or active duty military members facing felony criminal charges out of prison and to get them the support and services they need to stay out of trouble.
The Veterans Treatment Court will swear in three mentors Wednesday. The mentors, all veterans, will later be paired with participants.
Lincoln coordinator Tony Conell says the program will soon start screening potential candidates and go to the Veterans Court Committee to decide if they’re eligible.
Candidates must have to have served in combat, have a mental health diagnosis, be eligible for Veterans Administration benefits and not have a long criminal history prior to their service.
The program will be the second of its kind in Nebraska.
IIFA Voting Weekend held in Mumbai
Voting Process for the Awards, IIFA Voting Weekend was held in Mumbai from April 14 to 16 at Indus, J.W Marriott Hotel from 10am to 10pm. At the IIFA Voting Weekend, members of the Indian Film Industry showed their support to IIFA as they came forward to vote for their peers.
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MacGyver executive producer/co-showrunner Craig O’Neill has signed a multi-year overall deal with CBS TV Studios, the studio behind CBS’ action drama series, which was recently renewed for a third season.
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Under the pact, O’Neill will continue as executive producer and co-showrunner on MacGyver alongside series developer Peter M. Lenkov, in addition to developing new series for broadcast, cable and streaming services.
O’Neill has been on MacGyver since the first season, working alongside Lenkov who serves as co-showrunner on all of his CBS series reboots. Heading into its third season, MacGyver has been a sturdy 8 PM anchor for CBS’ drama procedural Friday lineup and a sold international seller for CBS TV Studio.
O’Neill previously served as writer/co-executive producer on CSI: Cyber. He also was a writer on all seven seasons of USA Network’s Burn Notice, rising through the ranks to executive producer. He also did a stint on USA’s White Collar. O’Neill is repped by CAA and attorney Bruce Gellman.
Here's the latest for Wednesday, July 4th: A Fourth of July Tradition on Coney Island; Speculation over UK illnesses; American senators travel to Moscow; Barcelona activists climb statue. AP
Despite the cloudy weather and rain that was experienced over the Easter weekend, there was some sunny moments as well.
The region desperately needs rain, so nodbody will be complaining too much about the adverse weather.
And the early birds would still have been treated to a spectacular sunrise or two.
St Francis Bay photographer, Clive Wright captured this image of a sunrise over the Kromme River.
(WTNH)–The inmate who escaped from a correctional institute in Enfield in January is back in Connecticut. Authorities returned 25-year-old Jerry Mercado back to the Northern Correctional Institution.
He escaped back on January 7. Officials found him at a gas station in Georgia ten days later, where a phone call to his mother and a vigilant cashier helped get him caught.
Mercado faces potentially new criminal charges and added time to his sentence.
Before his escape, Mercado was facing a three-year sentence for burglary.
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Enstrom (lower body) took part in Tuesday's practice sporting a regular jersey, Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Sun reports.
While the team hasn't provided an official update on Enstrom's status, it's definitely a good sign that he has been cleared for contact. At the earliest, the Jets won't be in action until Thursday for Game 1 against Nashville, which gives the defender a few days to see how he responds to the rigors of practice. If the Swede is given the all-clear to return, Ben Chiarot or Joe Morrow will likely be relegated to the press box.
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CLEVELAND – The iconic Nike LeBron James banner will be an icon of Cleveland no more as it is being taken down Tuesday, according to WJW.
The enormous banner hanging on the Sherwin-Williams Global Headquarters Wall in downtown Cleveland is currently in the process of removal.
The banner had become a staple of Cleveland after James returned to the city and led the Cavaliers to several NBA finals. James’ winning legacy in Cleveland came to an end when he agreed to a four-year $154 million contract with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Following the removal, Sherwin-Williams said it is evaluating other options for the wall. The 2,600-pound banner was originally installed in 2014 when James returned to the Cavaliers from the Miami Heat.
Nike designed the mural showing James from behind extending his arms outwards. “Cleveland” is boldly displayed on the back of his jersey.
You can see the live video here.
LONDON (AP) - A Cambridge University professor at the heart of the Facebook privacy scandal says that the former CEO of data firm Cambridge Analytica lied to a British parliamentary committee investigating fake news.
Academic Aleksandr Kogan's company, Global Science Research, developed a Facebook app that vacuumed up information from users as well as additional data from their Facebook friends.
Ex-employees of Cambridge Analytica say the company used that data from millions of users to help Donald Trump's 2016 presidential election campaign. The company denies the charge.
Kogan told Parliament's media committee Tuesday that Cambridge Analytica's ex-CEO, Alexander Nix, lied in his testimony on their work together.
When asked by committee chair Damian Collins about Nix's testimony that none of his data came from Global Science Research, Kogan said, "That's a fabrication."
About BUDS Club - Great Barr
The weekly clubs offer people with dementia the opportunity to socialise, receive support, and take part in a variety of creative activities. BUDS have expanded and now offer clubs for people a lot closer to home. BUDS have increased the length of the clubs to enable clients to enjoy a cooked dinner and activities. It will also enable family carers to have a longer break. The clubs are facilitated by BUDS staff and a range of volunteers.
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(CNN) Emma Morano, the world's oldest person and the last one known to be born in the 1800s, has died.
She was 117.
The Italian was born on November 29, 1899. She held the Guinness World Record titles for oldest living person and oldest living woman.
"She joined our celebrated hall of fame with her amazing achievement when she was announced in 2016 as the oldest living female, and was officially confirmed as the last person to be born in the 1800s," Guinness World Records said in a statement on its website.
It said it will announce a new oldest person after reviewing evidence.
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Public hearings on land expropriation to begin
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Public hearings on land expropriation without compensation will start next month.
Parliament has finalised a programme for countrywide hearings.
Following a motion passed by the National Assembly in February, the constitutional review committee has been tasked with considering whether Section 25 of the Constitution should be amended.
Two teams will split up to cover all the provinces.
Hearings will kick off simultaneously in Limpopo and the Northern Cape in the last week of June and end in the Western Cape in August.
Two weeks ago, the committee had already received over 140,000 submissions and has now extended the comment period until mid-June.
It must report back to the National Assembly on its findings by the end of August.
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London police are asking for the public's assistance in locating a missing London woman.
Mojca Knez is described as a white, 5'2", 150 lbs, brownish-red shoulder-length straight dyed hair and hazel eyes.
She was reported missing Dec. 8, and was last seen in the downtown area on Nov. 28, 2017.
Contact police if you have any information.
The deadline for all church briefs is 5 p.m. Thursdays. Items may be dropped off at our office at 105 E. Washington St., Rockingham, or sent to us via email to [email protected] , with the subject line of Church News.
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Authorities say a man whose body was found in a Burlington basement died from a fall while repairing the basement steps.
The body of 53-year-old Ricky Wixom was discovered Jan. 12. Iowa Department of Public Safety agent Richard Rahn said Friday that Wixom occasionally stayed with a friend who lived in the home.
It's believed Wixom fell in September while working on the steps. Relatives reported him missing Oct. 10. Rahn says the resident rarely went into the old basement and didn't notice any smell from the decomposing body, which was found by a plumber called in to check possible water problems.
An autopsy showed Wixom suffered blunt force injuries consistent with a fall. Rahn says the death has been ruled an accident.
Baku. 29 August. REPORT.AZ/ "Turkey is withdrawing from Europe by giant steps, the question is to know if we must put an end to the negotiations - which is a purely theoretical question as there are no negotiations."
Report informs citing the Interfax, European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said during the talks on Turkey's accession to the EU, speaking in Brussels today at an embassy conference before the heads of the foreign missions of the EU.
Juncker said he suspected that Mr Erdogan was hoping that Europe would be the one to break off the talks "in order to blame the European Union" for their failure.
But the bloc must avoid "falling into the trap" as the "responsibility is entirely on the Turkish side", he said.
Orlando Pirates coach Micho Sredojevic has insisted that the team will solve their goal scoring woes.
This comes after another struggle to get the goals which saw them draw 1-1 against AmaZulu at Orlando Stadium at the weekend.
Defender Ntsikelelo Nyauza scored an own goal to give Usuthu the lead, but redeemed himself with the equaliser in the first half.
The Buccaneers may be one of the top teams on the log, but have scored 10 goals in 14 league matches.
The Serbian, however, still believes Pirates will get it right and start "killing off" teams.
April 24 (UPI) -- A Virginia man who won $1 million from the state lottery said it was his third major jackpot -- and his second in only two months.
Charles Neal of Meadowview told Virginia Lottery officials he bought his winning Extreme Millions ticket at Spirit Food Mart in Glade Spring, which received a $10,000 bonus from the lottery for selling the winner.
Neal, who took his money as a $657,030 lump sum before taxes, won a $150,000 jackpot from a Big Bills Scratcher ticket just one month prior to his $1 million jackpot.
Neal said his first brush with major lottery luck came in 2011, when he won a $1 million prize from a scratch-off game.
"I play big tickets," Neal told lottery officials. "You can't win if you don't play."
Molly visits with Joey Burns. Burns, a quadriplegic, has been in nursing care since he was injured playing football at age 16. Nurses say Burns is more responsive when Molly comes to see him.
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TORONTO — Stock indexes are down this morning, giving up some of the week's gains.
The Toronto Stock Exchange's S&P/TSX composite index was down 81.78 points to 15,694.52, after 90 minutes of trading.
In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was down 23.23 points to 22,752.16. The S&P 500 index was down 6.58 points to 2,545.49 and the Nasdaq composite index was down 11.26 points to 6,574.10.
The Canadian dollar was trading at 79.70 cents US, up from Thursday's average price of 79.69 cents US.
The November crude contract was down $1.45 to US$49.34 per barrel and the November natural gas contract was down five cents at US$2.87 per mmBTU.
The December gold contract was up $2.00 to US$1,275.20 an ounce and the December copper contract was down two cents to US$3.03 a pound.
ASTORIA, Ore. – “Deadliest Catch” captain Blake Painter was found dead in his Oregon home Friday, the Clatsop County Sheriff’s Office confirmed. He was 38 years old.
Sheriff Tom Bergin told USA Today that a concerned friend who hadn’t been able to get in touch with Painter went to his home outside Astoria, Oregon and saw a body lying on the kitchen floor.
Authorities said Painter had been dead for several days.
Police discovered substances and prescription pills inside Painter’s home, but it’s unclear whether they contributed to his death, TMZ reports.
No foul play is suspected, and an autopsy and toxicology test will be performed to determine the cause of death.
Painter was the captain of the F/V Maverick on seasons two and three of the popular Discovery Channel show.
In 2015, fellow “Deadliest Catch” star Tony Lara died at age 50 from a heart attack.
“Rick and Morty,” which revolves around the adventures of wild-haired scientist Rick Sanchez and his grandson, Morty, is pretty much the hot animated series du jour. And the sci-fi antics of the show — which airs on Cartoon Network’s late-night Adult Swim programming block — have now affected reality for us all.
Phoenix Suns falter late, lose to Utah Jazz SALT LAKE CITY - The Suns ended 2016 with a shade of promise but a familiar result. Check out this story on azcentral.com: http://azc.cc/2hFlFxK Phoenix Suns guard Leandro Barbosa shoots as Utah Jazz guard Raul Neto defends in the first half during an NBA basketball game Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016, in Salt Lake City.
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Three Merrill High School Art student’s artwork ranked in the top 10 for the 2016-17 Student Art Exhibit and Awards sponsored by the Wis
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consin Association of School Boards, the Wisconsin Art Education Association, and Liberty Mutual. Their artwork will be on display at the State Education Convention on Jan. 18-19 at the Wisconsin Center in Milwaukee for over 3,000 convention attendees to view.
Students were asked to create an original work of art showing their interpretation of how art and science intersect and enhance our world. Freshmen Makyah Goetsch’s “Lizard” placed 7th; freshmen Ananda VanWie’s “The Unicorn” placed 3rd; and Senior Joseph Ladewig’s “Timber Droid“ placed 1st. This was a statewide art contest.
The Paris ISD board will meet tonight at 5:30, and one of the agenda items will be an update on school bus safety. Then board will also discuss staff development and upcoming retirements and new hires. Both items will be sent to the TEA for approval.
What will the big tech trends be in the coming year? Will rural Ireland finally get broadband? What will the next must-have gadget be? Our technology editor has 10 predictions... Taxing times: A protester dressed as Snow White demonstrates outside the parliament buildings in Dublin in support of the EU ruling to take a 13bn in taxes from Apple last September What will the big tech trends be in the coming year? Will rural Ireland finally get broadband? What will the next must-have gadget be? Our technology editor has 10 predictions... What will the big tech trends be in the coming year? Will rural Ireland finally get broadband? What will the next must-have gadget be? Our technology editor has 10 predictions... 2017 will see a year of very slow broadband progress for those living outside cities or big towns.
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Jaia Samant, Macy Pepper and Rayna McClintock, left to right, all on the London Devilettes atom squad, watch the preceding game before hitting the ice Friday for their game at the Western Fair Sports Centre in London during the London Devilettes hockey tournament. The tournament, at arenas across the city, has attracted 83 teams and 2,900 players, plus their families and coaches, from across Ontario, with some U.S. teams as well. The finals in the 28th annual tournament run Sunday at Western Fair District. (MIKE HENSEN, The London Free Press)
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Week #7 of The Score Pre-Game Pep Rally ended with a splash on Good Morning Quad Cities. As usual, we ended the show with a performance of the high school band. But the students at Princeton High School had some fun planned for us right at the end.
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Unfortunately for viewers, the commercial break before Good Morning America was already in progress. But we were watching live in the studio. Check out our reactions:
Thanks for the fun, Princeton, Illinois!
Weather watchers are flocking to Northwest Point dock in West Bay to see the spectacle of crashing waves.
Though wave heights have subsided somewhat since Sunday, it was still enough of a show to attract shutterbugs looking for the perfect snapshot, and others who expected more sun from a Cayman Islands vacation.
“We weren’t expecting all the clouds and the waves. We wanted to go out and play on the beach, do some snorkelling,” said Dennis Bilbrey of Austin, Texas.
“We are looking for big water out here. We have a place out on East End, it’s flat calm out there, it’s flat calm on West Bay (public beach). We thought maybe we could get some shots of the rougher weather coming in from the north,” said Glenn Ostle.
“We are making the most of it, we are going to Hell and back today,” said Amy Weber of Alabama.
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Three Woolwich Township police officers responded to a call about a mischievous pig roaming a neighborhood Saturday morning. Police said three officers used a makeshift lasso and dog treats to lure the pet pig back into its owner’s yard.
In a self-deprecating Facebook post , the Woolwich Township Police Department quipped, “No pig(s) were hurt in the process.” The department also invited commenters to make their best “pig/bacon/cop” jokes.
The department’s piggy post has received more than 700 likes and 70 comments.
One commenter asked if the pig could become the station’s new mascot. Several said the post made them want to move to the township.
Another commenter wrote, “Way to bring home the bacon, fellas.”
MOSCOW - Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov met North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during a visit to Pyongyang on Thursday, Russian news agencies reported citing a delegation source.
Lavrov traveled to North Korea on Thursday and was due to hold talks with counterpart Ri Yong Ho about the situation on the Korean peninsula.
Lavrov's trip is taking place ahead of a possible summit between US President Donald Trump and the North Korean leader next month.
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(ANSA) - Rome, July 4 - The autonomous provinces of Trento and Bolzano, followed by Tuscany, Lombardy, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Emilia Romagna and Veneto are the regions where the national health system performs best, according to a new report from Rome's Tor Vergata University out Wednesday. The worst-performing regions in a report that confirmed a big North-South gap were Sicily, Molise, Puglia, Basilicata, Campania, Calabria and, in last place, Sardinia.
- WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair appears in this new sketch from YouTube star Anwar Jibawi.
- WWE Universal Champion Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman have been spotted in Dallas, Texas for tonight's RAW and it looks like they will actually appear this week, according to PWInsider. It will be interesting to see what happens tonight with Roman Reigns being "suspended" in the storylines following last week's angle with Vince McMahon. There's no word yet on if Reigns is backstage at RAW but it's likely, even if he isn't booked to appear on TV.
See Also Roman Reigns On How He Would Handle Brock Lesnar Shooting On Him, Lesnar Punching Braun Strowman
- WWE posted this video from a weekend live event in Tulsa, OK where fans who bought the VIP Experience ticket package joined Matt Hardy in sending a warning to Bray Wyatt for The Ultimate Deletion, which airs tonight on RAW:
A crane boom crashed into several homes, causing injuries in Lauderhill, Fla., on Wednesday afternoon, May 30, 2018, a fire official said. Authorities say at least two people were injured when the crane collapsed. Lauderhill Fire Rescue spokeswoman Jerry Gonzalez says the crane was being used to put up Florida Power and Light electric poles when it fell onto two houses. South Florida Sun-Sentinel via AP Carline Jean
Feb 4 (Reuters) - Arsenal's new signing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has fired a warning to their Premier League rivals saying he has much more to offer after scoring on his debut in the 5-1 win over Everton on Saturday.
Midfielder Aaron Ramsey scored a hat-trick while goals from striker Aubameyang and defender Laurent Koscielny sealed the win in a game that saw an attack-minded Arsenal flex their muscles in the first half.
"Is there more to come from me? I think so," Aubameyang, who struck 37 minutes into his first game for the club after signing from Borussia Dortmund last week, said after the match.
"We won the game in the first half and the second was a bit different. We are all happy today."
Arsenal remain sixth in the league, three points adrift of north London rivals Tottenham Hotspur, who visit Liverpool on Sunday. (Reporting by Shrivathsa Sridhar in Bengaluru; editing by Amlan Chakraborty)
MOSCOW, Dec 11 (Reuters) - President Vladimir Putin said on Monday that Russia would keep its Hmeymim air base in Syria’s Latakia Province as well as its naval facility at Tartous “on a permanent basis” despite a decision to start pulling some of its forces out of Syria.
Putin on Monday ordered Russian forces in Syria to start withdrawing, saying that after a two year military campaign, Moscow and Damascus had achieved their mission of destroying Islamic State. (Reporting by Andrey Ostroukh; Writing by Polina Nikolskaya; Editing by Andrew Osborn)
While reading Daniel Pipes's article on Israeli defense policy, it occurred to me that much current Israeli deterrence policy focuses on infrastructure and people . When Gilad Shalit was kidnapped, Israel captured numerous Gazan officials, but this had no impact because Hamas does not care about its people.
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The Aussie model is expecting baby number two with her Snapchat founder hubby Evan Spiegel.
(WAND) - The tiny town of Elsah has been chosen by online voters as the state's top scenic spot in the Illinois Top 200 project.
The second most scenic spot was the Great River Road and then the Mississippi River from Galena to Cairo.
The Illinois Top 200 project asks people to vote for top categories like leaders, musicians, top businesses, books, etc. It is in recognition of the state's bicentennial.
The next category up for voting is Illinois' top museums. You can vote now by clicking HERE.
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The Federal Government may be on the brink of collapse because Deputy Prime Minster Barnaby Joyce (pictured) is a Kiwi, but voters in Alice Springs can pre-poll without fear because council candidates are allowed to have two or more citizenships.
One of them must be Australian, of course.
The same applies to candidates for a seat in the NT Government, according to NT Electoral Commission.
England striker Harry Kane leads the race for the Golden Boot after scoring six goals in the opening games of the World Cup in Russia, two ahead of his nearest rival, Belgium’s Romelu Lakaku.
Kane took over the England captaincy in a friendly against Scotland in October 2017, and has scored in each of his eight matches while wearing the captain’s armband, finding the net 12 times.
The Tottenham striker opened his World Cup account with two goals against Tunisia and a three-goal haul versus Panama, and took his tally to six with a penalty in the last 16 match against Colombia.
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ROLL-OVER: A single vehicle roll-over outside of Monto leaves two elderly people in hospital.
AN ELDERLY man and woman have been hospitalised after a single vehicle roll-over 20km south of Monto, one of which was airlifted to Bundaberg Hospital.
Queensland Ambulance Service spokesman Martin Kelly said the woman was taken to Monto Hospital with minor injures in a stable condition.
Mr Kelly said while the man was stable, he received serious neck and chest injuries and had a helicopter bring him to the Bundaberg Hospital.
"We were lucky, we actually had a critical care paramedic in Monto doing training and were on the scene within two minutes,” he said.
"Both patients are now in hospital”.
Abductors of two Turkish expatriates in Akwa Ibom have demanded N200 million to release them.
The victims were abducted on April 10 from their Airstrip Hotel room in Eket Local Government Area of the state.
A security source told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Eket that the abductors had been in touch with the BKS Construction Company in Onna Local Government Area where the expatriates work.
He said that the abductors contacted the construction company and demanded N200 million as ransom to release them.
“The abductors have demanded the sum of N200 million before the victims could be released to the company.
“The company is negotiating with the abductors to secure the release of the victims,” the source said.
According to the source, the firm is offering N500,000.
The State Police Public Relations (PPRO), ASP Chilly Ikechukwu, said the police were not aware of the ransom.
It's now time for the New Jersey legends to return to their home turf and they've just announced an 'Original Misfits' show on May 19th in Newark, New Jersey. Billed as the "triumphant return to where it all began," it will the first Misfits East Coast show to feature their classic line-up since a 1983 gig at the Channel Club in Boston. In fact, the last time this line-up played New Jersey was 1982!
The new show - which will also feature ex-Slayer drummer Dave Lombardo on drums and touring guitarist Acey Slade - also includes Suicidal Tendencies on the bill. Read more - here.
SAN JOSE (AP) — A Southwest Airlines jet made an emergency landing in California following reports that a passenger lit up a cigarette in a bathroom.
Southwest says Flight 1250 from Los Angeles to San Francisco was diverted Wednesday.
The plane landed safely at San Jose Mineta International Airport, about 50 miles (80 kilometers) south of San Francisco.
The airline says the passenger accused of smoking was turned over to law enforcement.
The remaining 32 passengers were placed on other aircraft to continue their trips.
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A Celoron man was jailed early Saturday after a multi-agency police chase that began in Jamestown and ended in a crash in Ellicott.
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Antisemitic slogans were chanted in a demonstration that was held in Malmö, Sweden on Friday, December 8, in protest of U.S. President Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. Protesters shouted in Arabic: “Khaybar, Khyabar, oh Jews, the army of Muhammad is coming back,” in reference to the 628 CE Muslim conquest of the Jewish oasis city of Khaybar. The protesters also called to close embassies, presumably of the U.S., and to cut diplomatic ties. They shouted that “from Sweden”
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- The Tampa Bay Rays have acquired infielder Joey Wendle from the Oakland Athletics in exchange for a player to be named or cash considerations.
Wendle, 27, has spent parts of the last two seasons in the majors for the As, batting .266/.305/.339 (29-for-109) with two doubles, two home runs and 16 RBI in 36 games (27 starts, all at second base). He was designated for assignment by the As on December 7. He spent most of last season with Triple-A Nashville, batting .285/.327/.429 (136-for-478) with 29 doubles, eight triples, eight home runs, 54 RBI and 13 stolen bases in 118 games. He was originally selected by the Cleveland Indians in the sixth round of the 2012 June Draft out of West Chester University of Pennsylvania. Over parts of six seasons in the minors, he has hit .288/.338/.453 (737-for-2,562) with 58 home runs and 327 RBI.
One firefighter was flown to Maine Medical Center in Portland with non-life threatening injuries while battling a fire that heavily damaged a home on Old County Road Sunday evening. The Rockland firefighter, who was not identified, was suffering from respiratory problems.
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April 24 (Reuters) - Churchill Downs Inc:
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Vietnam has registered more than 10,000 new drug addicts since 2015, according to the Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs on Tuesday. Minister of MoLISA Dao Ngoc Dung was quoted by the Vietnam Economy online newspaper as saying that currently Vietnam has 210,751 drug addicts, 10,617 more than the number in 2015.
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From the Harford County Sheriff’s Office:
On Tuesday, February 14, 2017, at approximately 4:23 pm, deputies at the Harford County Detention Center were alerted to an unsuccessful suicide attempt by an inmate.
Medical attention was rendered and the inmate was subsequently transported by air to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center. Injuries at this time do not appear to be life-threatening.
CLEVELAND, Ohio - "The Walking Dead" will return for Season 8 on Oct. 22, marking the series' 100th episode.
Maybe you've always wanted to watch AMC's record-breaking cable series and never got around to it. Or you've been a loyal viewer since the beginning, but have forgotten about a few things.
Either way, AMC has offered up a recap of "The Walking Dead's" first 99 episodes that takes less than 4 minutes to view.
All the key moments are there, from Rick waking up in the hospital to the arrival of Negan. Check it out below:
Investigators are looking into the cause of a fire that engulfed a crane at a recycling center along the Houston Ship Channel overnight.Firefighters found flames shooting out of the crane at the Derichebourg Recycling Center on East Navigation near Harrisburg around 10:30 p.m.We do not know the cause of the fire, but the good news in all of this was no one was hurt.The charred remains of the crane can be seen at the center now.Arson investigators are hoping to piece together what happened.We'll bring you updates as we get them from officials.
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A student accidentally drove her vehicle onto a flatbed trailer next to the Fine Arts circle on Oct. 3.
According to Public Safety Coordinator Michael Yeh, the female student was driving her SUV past the sorority houses toward the science building when the sun obstructed her vision, causing her to drive onto the bed of a trailer unloading equipment for the Fine Arts construction project.
The driver’s side tires were hanging off the edge of the trailer when two tow trucks arrived and safely removed the vehicle from the trailer bed, said Yeh.
No injuries were recorded and there was no damage to the flatbed trailer, Yeh said.
Yeh stated that the damage to the SUV is currently undetermined.
With snow on the ground over many parts of the county, gardaí have warned motorists this morning to take great care on all roads across the county.
Temperatures plummeted to -7 degrees last night, with 'back' roads particularly slippery, so the general advice to all is not to make journeys unless really necessary.
There are reports of black ice on many roads.
Some schools are closed due to the dangerous road conditions.
LOOK OUT RACHEL DOLEZAL AND TALCUM X, THERE’S COMPETITION: ‘I’m getting an African nose’: White German glamour model with 32S breasts who has turned her skin brown reveals she plans more surgery and is heading to Africa to ‘learn to be black.’
With her think German accent and halting command of the English language, the video interview embedded in the above London Daily Mail article is pretty astonishing.
Perhaps they and Elizabeth Warren should simply all go to the Gap.
Or perhaps this idea, also found in the Insta-archives searching for Dolezal material is even better: “Al Sharpton peels back the mask, reveals himself as Marty Cohen from Piscataway, New Jersey, and we all go home.”
SPEEDWAY, Ind. (WISH) – A transformation is underway at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
That’s because crews are getting the track ready to host the Red bull Air Race.
24-Hour News 8’s Joe Melillo stopped by the track to see how preparations are progressing.
The race is scheduled to take place at the IMS next weekend, Oct. 14 and 15.
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An angry mother says her son is traumatized after a toy gun was pointed at him on Thursday. Mount Pearl schools went into safe mode until police could verify the gun was a toy, but Amber McCarthy says there was still damage. NTV’s Heather Gillis reports.
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June 15 British engineering and design consultancy WS Atkins reported its fastest growth in annual profit in at least a decade on Thursday, which could help smooth completion of its takeover by Canadian rival SNC-Lavalin Group.
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Journalists from eight EU countries, commissioned by Greenpeace, found that 51 percent of farms emitting high levels of ammonia received a total of €104m in payments under the Common Agriculture Policy (CAP), some of them environmental subsidies. "The EU's Common Agricultural Policy is funding some of the most polluting livestock farms," Greenpeace said on Tuesday. "Taxpayers' money should not be used to reward the heaviest agricultural polluters," it added.
× Allen County auditor chosen to replace Crouch as state auditor
FORT WAYNE, Ind. — Republican Indiana governor-elect Eric Holcomb says he has selected GOP Allen County auditor Tera Klutz to be the next state auditor.
Holcomb made the announcement Monday at the Allen County Republican Party headquarters. Holcomb’s office says that Klutz will be the first certified public accountant to be Indiana auditor. Holcomb needed to choose a new state auditor because current Auditor Suzanne Crouch was elected as Holcomb’s running mate to be the next Indiana lieutenant governor.
Klutz will be sworn in on Jan. 9 along with Holcomb, Crouch and other statewide officials at the Indiana State Fairgrounds.
Klutz has been Allen County auditor since 2010 and previously was the county’s chief deputy auditor. She is president-elect of the Indiana Auditors’ Association.
An Indiana Democratic Party spokesman said the party hopes Klutz “will focus on transparency and accountability.”
The Yankees officially announced Monday that Devers, Starlin Castro and Jorge Guzman were traded to the Marlins in exchange for Giancarlo Stanton and cash considerations.
As expected, the deal was completed after all of the involved players passed their physicals. Devers, who is just 18 years old, spent his first season of professional ball in the Gulf Coast League, hitting .246/.359/.348 with 15 stolen bases in 42 games. He's still a ways away from the majors and will open in the lower minors again next season.
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Stay at Home in Wilton is hosting a free brunch on Thursday, March 22, from 10:30 to noon, at WEPCO, 48 New Canaan Road, for anyone interested in membership or volunteering.
Stay at Home in Wilton is a nonprofit, volunteer-supported organization whose goal is to enhance the experience of aging in Wilton. It participates in the village movement in which neighbors help neighbors to enable seniors to live in their homes as long as possible.
The organization has more than 50 vetted volunteers who offer rides, minor home repairs, household assistance, friendly visits, and tech help. Members can also choose from more than 100 calendar events a year, such as this month’s annual trip to the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, N.Y. These services are all included in the annual membership fee of $360. New members receive a welcome packet containing gifts and discounts.
For information, call Janet Johnson at 203-762-2600. Brunch reservations are required by March 20.
Two teenagers charged in relation to a shooting in Dewsbury have been remanded in custody.
Hasnain Khan, of Carrington Street, Bradford, and Owais Ashfaq of Gladstone Street, Bradford, have both appeared at Bradford Magistrates charged with attempted murder, robbery and attempted robbery.
Both men, who are 18, appeared on separate days but have both been held to appear at Bradford Crown Court on March 10.
Three further men, aged 19, 30 and 31 have since been released on bail pending further enquiries.
The shooting on Dewsbury’s Cemetery Road on the evening of February 1 left a man seriously injured and needing hospital treatment.
Several roads in the area we re closed off until the next day.
April 10 Stag Industrial Inc
* Stag Industrial - On April 7, co, operating partnership entered into separate equity distribution agreements - SEC Filing
* Stag Industrial - Separate equity distribution agreements relating to offer, sale of shares of common stock having aggregate offering price of up to $300 million
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Tuesday, June 27
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The Back Room @ Colectivo Coffee
Muscle Shoals, Alabama-based country-folk duo Secret Sisters combine effortless harmonies and a shared love of country music's rich history. The sisters will return to The Back Room in celebration of their new album 'You Don't Own Me Anymore,' which was produced by Brandi Carlile, and will be released on June 9th.
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine officials say at least 24 dead as passenger bus falls into ravine in northern mountain town.
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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — A recent study suggests that if you want to start a business, you may have to leave Pennsylvania.
Woman Lost Her Toenails After Fish Pedicure, Say Doctors
Pennsylvania ranks as the fifth-worst state to start a business, according to a WalletHub study. New Jersey is the seventh worst, as Delaware ranked best of the three neighboring states, coming in at 14th worst.
In the study, states are measured on three key components: business environment, access to resources and business costs.
Pennsylvania also ranked No. 47 for business environment, No. 22 for access to resources and No. 27 in business costs.
The best state to start a business is Texas, according to the study.
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More often than not when Katt Williams is in the news it has less to do with his comedy and more for his legal problems. He has a long history of bizarre behavior and legal problems that would give even the most reckless rap stars pause. Given that background, it wasn’t too surprising when Williams quickly flip-flopped after announcing his retirement in 2012—just three days later he backtracked. Despite being out of the game less than a week, he launched a massive (and massively successful) “Katt is Back” tour and reaffirmed his star power with a Spike Lee-directed HBO special. His latest tour is called “The Conspiracy Tour.”
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Malawi U-20 knocked out of Cosafa after draw with Uganda
Malawi National Under 20 Football Team on Monday bowed out of the Mopani Copper Mines Cosafa Under 20 Championship 2017 edition currently under way in Zambia after they were forced to a one-all draw against ‘The Cranes’ of Uganda in a rough and exciting match played at the Arthur Davies …
Senior Airman Octavious Tookes, 436th Aerial Port Squadron fleet service specialist, uses a magnetic lift to remove a sewer cover Feb. 8, 2017, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. Tookes showed members of Air Mobility Command’s “Aerial Port of the Future” study team from Scott Air Force Base, Ill., how the lift is used to remove the cover prior to an aircraft lavatory service truck emptying its holding tank back in the APS compound. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)
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The Yankees' bullpen has been splendid as a group, but no hurler enjoyed more success over the season's first two weeks than Adam Warren , who retired each of the first 20 batters he faced to open the year. Warren compiled the string over four appearances, striking out eight.
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MOSCOW (Sputnik) — Four Islamic State (Daesh) terrorists could have arrived in Germany from the Iraqi city of Mosul, media reported Monday.
According to the Bild news outlet, the German law enforcement authorities received the relevant information from the Austrian colleagues.
The Austrian law enforcement agencies also shared names of extremists, entered Germany via territory of Greece in early December.
The terrorist threat in Germany remains high after a truck rammed into a crowd at a Christmas market in the center of Berlin on December 19, killing 12 people and injuring almost 50 others. The suspected perpetrator, 24-year-old Tunisian citizen Anis Amri, was shot dead a few days later by police in Milan, Italy. Amri was suspected of having links to the Daesh terrorist group, outlawed in Russia, though his family denied any connection.
Saudi-paid mercenaries targeted in Taiz [14/أغسطس/2017]
TAIZ, Aug 14 (Saba) – The army and popular forces hit Saudi-paid mercenaries' gatherings in Dhobab directorate of Taiz provinces, an official told Saba on Monday.
The official said the national forces fired artillery on the mercenaries in Tabat Alsemn hilltop, inflicting direct casualties.
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The Nunes Memo And Parallels To Watergate The House released a controversial memo about the FBI's Russia probe. Scott Simon talks with John Dean, former counsel to Richard Nixon who became the star witness in the Watergate investigation.
SAO PAULO, March 31 Brazil's Petróleo Brasileiro SA will decide in up to two weeks which assets it will put up for sale as part of a divestment plan, the state-controlled oil company said in a Friday securities filing.
Earlier this month, Brazil's federal audit court forced Petrobras, as the firm is known, to restart most of the program from scratch, imposing additional phases to the sale process. (Reporting by Bruno Federowski and Paula Laier)
New Delhi: There have been buzz for so long that Rahul Gandhi will head the Congress party very soon. But there is a twist in the story.
According to party sources, at the August 8 meeting of the Working Committee (CWC), party president Sonia Gandhi floated name of Priyanka Gandhi as well.
Rahul not attended the meeting because of viral fever.
Up till now, Priyanka Gandhi has restrained herself to Rae Bareli and Amethi, staying away from active politics and only making its presence felt at the time of campaigns.
The family too has dismissed queries regarding a possible elevation for Priyanka.
But things are changing.
The CWC is in support of Priyanka’s promotion.
Lots of them are of the view that a young face is the need of the hour, who can create a direct linkage with fresh voters.
After losing so many battles in the recent years, Congress desperately require a new lease of life.
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Sitting in the action seats paid off for Keith Urban fans Thursday night at the rodeo.The country singer left the stage and shook hands with fans during the concert.Urban sang to a crowd of 72,564 at NRG Stadium.
Gianfranco Zola has resigned as manager of Birmingham after the home defeat to Burton left the Blues staring down the barrel of relegation from the Championship.
The visitors completed the season double over the hosts thanks to goals in either half from Lloyd Dyer and Lucas Akins at St Andrew's.
The result sees them leap-frog over Birmingham, who are now just three points above the drop zone following their latest body blow.
The Italian joined with the St Andrew's club in seventh place just a point off the playoffs, but a disastrous run including 14 defeats now has them just two off the drop zone.
Akins' goal prompted an immediate chant of "we want Zola out" from the disgruntled home fans as Birmingham slipped further into trouble near the foot of the Championship.
And Zola acquiesced resigning within an hour of the final whistle with the club revealing the news in a short statement on Twitter.
How will Manchester United line up next season after signing Victor Lindelof?
Lindelof became United’s first signing of the summer after arriving from Benfica in a move worth £3omillion that could rise to £40m.
The centre-back has penned a four-year-deal with the option of an additional year, indicating the 22-year-old is a big part of Mourinho’s future plans.
Lindelof’s arrival potentially signals the end for one or two current Old Trafford stars, but who will still be around come the opening day of the season?
Scroll through the gallery above to see how we expect the Manchester United starting XI to look with Victor Lindelof in the team.
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Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam is asking President Donald Trump to declare a major disaster in the state following severe storms on Memorial Day weekend. The governor's request Wednesday seeks federal assistance for recovery efforts in 12 counties affected by strong winds, rain and hail.
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Theresa May, another Margaret Thatcher but more wily and less sarcastic, found herself incongruously leading a gaggle of incompetent mulish men hell bent in wrecking their country on the shores of the European Union.
Desperate times call for desperate measures. So she threw a spanner in the works! As the time was approaching for the necessary discussions on Brexit, she called a snap election declaring that she needed a stronger majority in Parliament; actually hoping to lose her small advantage in the House of Commons. Rather risky with a headless Labour movement. But she succeeded in her plot.
Now she has had to establish a coalition with the DUP. This Northern Ireland party is fond of its association with Britain. But they still remain Irish. They are vehemently against Brexit. They don’t want to see armed border patrols in their country.
Los Angeles (WQOW) -- Eau Claire golfer Matt Tolan shoots a first-round 74 at the U.S. Amateur.
Tolan, playing at the Bel Air Country Club, shoots 38 on the front nine, with two pars, two birdies, and five bogeys. Tolan takes two strokes off on the back nine, with seven pars and two bogeys.
U.S. Amateur leaderboard:
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Four suspects were caught after a break-in at a home in the 200 block of Victory Gardens Drive in Wilmington on Saturday. According to New Hanover County Dispatch, a neighbor called around 4:40 p.m. when she saw four young people attempting to break into a garage.
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NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - A judge has refused to overturn a decision to banish two sisters from their Roman Catholic school in New Jersey after a dispute over one of them wanting to play on the boys basketball team.
Superior Court Judge Donald Kessler on Monday lashed out at the girls' parents for making the dispute public and said the family didn't cite any law that would allow the court to interfere with the religious school's decision.
Cardinal Joseph Tobin testified that he decided not to allow 13-year-old Sydney Phillips and her younger sister, Kaitlyn, to re-enroll because their parents' behavior was not in the best interest of St. Theresa School in Kenilworth.
The dispute began when Sydney Phillips wasn't allowed to play on the boys' team.
The girls' father said it was a "sad day to be a Catholic."
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Alex Jones discusses the left-wing terror attack against Republican lawmakers on President Donald Trump’s 71st birthday.
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How’s your morning going? Dark, grey and miserable, we’re guessing. So let us take you back on a nostalgic journey to 24 hours ago, when London (well, bits of it) awoke to a fresh carpet of beautiful, deep, pristine snow. Bloody loads of the stuff. Here’s what it looked like…
Former Platte County pleads no contest to theft charge
COLUMBUS, Neb. (AP) — A former Platte County employee accused of stealing from the county while in charge of its adult diversion program has pleaded no contest.
The Columbus Telegram reports that 44-year-old Traci Nelsen entered the pleas Friday. The charges: two counts of theft, one of filing a false claim and one of evidence tampering. Prosecutors say more than $56,000 was taken from the county from 2014 to 2017.
One of the theft counts involved a theft from a Girl Scouts entity.
Nelsen's scheduled to be sentenced July 11.
Three people died in a house fire in Brampton, Ont., early Tuesday morning and a child was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries. By the time firefighters arrived on scene shortly after 4 a.m., a basement tenant had escaped his unit, broken down the door to the main floor and saved a young girl, said Brampton Fire Chief Michael Clark.
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Home Kentucky Stabbing Incident Leads To Kentucky Man’s Arrest April 24th, 2018 Britney Taylor Kentucky
A Madisonville man is facing charges after police say he stabbed another man. Troy Bess, 34, is charged with first degree assault.
Police responded to the Baptist Health Emergency Room for reports that Johnathan Wagoner had been stabbed. The incident happened in the 1000 block of Eastside Lane, near Eastside Apartments in Madisonville.
Authorities say Wagoner sustained two stab wounds near the rib cage, a broken rib, and a cut to the stomach. There’s no word on his condition.
Bess is being held without bond in the Hopkins County Jail.
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Taking place at Deer Field park in Rifle on April 22, the point of this event is to get people exposure to some of the dogs at the shelter. It is preferred that participants register before hand but they can register the day of the event. The race is a 5K with a walk option.
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Spanish riot police responded to disturbances on March 15 following reports that a Senegalese street vendor died in the Madrid neighborhood of Lavapies.The man was named in local media as Mame Mbaye.A police source quoted in El Pais said the violent protests arose because of a conflating of two separate events, one in which a man died despite police efforts to resuscitate him, and another where police were pursuing sellers of counterfeit merchandise.Other reports, however, cited witnesses who said the police had been chasing the man shortly before his death.Videos posted online showed bins set on fire during the unrest, and a strong riot police presence.Six people were detained and 10 police officers were injured. Credit: Antonio Coronil via Storyful
PHC seals 56 quacks’ centres
LAHORE : Punjab Healthcare Commission (PHC) Wednesday sealed 56 quacks’ centres in different parts of the city. The PHC teams had visited 183 treatment centres and sealed 56 businesses which were being operated by quacks. The sealed quacks’ centres included 30 general physicians, 15 bone-setters and fake hakeems, three each laboratories, medical stores and fake dentists, and two homoeopathic clinics.
Four people were killed on Easter Sunday after a 1948 Cessna 170 crashed 10 minutes outside of Marion County, the Williston Police Department said.
4 die in plane crash at Williston Airport
1948 Cessna 170 was registered in Texas
Names have not been released
The names of the victims have not been released.
Police, Levy County EMS and Williston Fire Rescue found the crash on a tree line on the north side of the taxiway of Williston Airport at about 1:12 p.m. Sunday, police stated in a news release.
The plane was registered in Texas.
The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the accident and the cause behind it.
No other details have been released.
3 people have been arrested following a drug investigation that lasted several months. According to the Central Oregon Drug Enforcement Team they served a search warrant at a home on Hunnel Road at the north end of Bend. Taken into custody were 30-year old Deena Shepherd, 39-year old Kenneth Crutcher and 37-year old Lyndsay Tavares. Both Shepherd and Crutcher were found to be in possession of methamphetamine and heroin. Tavares didn’t have any drugs but was wanted on a parole violation. All 3 were lodged in the Deschutes County Jail on various charges. Tavares got out on bail while Shepard and Crutcher were being held on parole violation warrants.
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Moscow: In a retaliatory move, massive Russian air strikes have killed at least 30 militants in Syria, where a Russian fighter jet was shot down, an official said on Sunday.
“A series of high-precision weapon strikes have been delivered in the area controlled by the Jabhat al-Nusra terrorist group, which brought down the Russian Su-25 jet by using a portable anti-aircraft missile system in the Syrian province Idlib,” Russia’s Defence Ministry said.
“According to radio intercepts, more than 30 Jabhat al-Nusra militants were killed,” Xinhua quoted the ministry as saying.
Earlier on Saturday, the ministry said a pilot survived the fighter jet crash but was later killed in a ground fight with terrorists.
The pilot had reported earlier that he ejected by parachute in the area, controlled by Jabhat al-Nusra militants.
In May 2017, the guarantors of the Syrian ceasefire — Russia, Iran and Turkey — agreed to set up the Syrian de-escalation zones in Syria, which includes Idlib province.
Double Up Dance, June 24, 10:30 a.m., Fairfield Theatre Company, 70 Sanford St., Fairfield. Dance recital. Tickets $25. Info: fairfieldtheatre.org.
Dancing at Dusk: Reena Shah, June 27, 5 p.m., Caramoor Center for Music and Arts, 149 Girdle Ridge Rd., Katonah. Tickets $14. Info: caramoor.org.
Ballet Under the Stars, July 15, 7:30 p.m., Ives Concert Park on the WCSU Westside campus, 43 Lake Ave. Danbury. The Connecticut Ballet will present Ballet under the Stars featuring Pulse by Darrell Grand Moultrie. A free onstage Ballroom Class will be offered from 6 to 7 p.m. with Ted Thomas. Tickets $10. Info: ivesconcertpark.com.
Before you ring in 2018, it's time to revisit some year-end tax strategies that could positively impact your tax bill.
The end of the year is a great time to make moves that will mitigate your capital gains for this tax year, said Tim Steffen, director of advanced planning at Milwaukee-based investment firm Baird.
Here are three strategies you may want to consider:
× Did you own a ‘Phat’ PS3? You could be owed $65 – but you have to claim it soon…
If you owned a Playstation 3 after it was unveiled nearly 12 years ago, you could be owed $65.
PCMag.com reports that the original PS3 console – or the ‘phat’ PS3 – was heavy and bulky and had the ability to install an alternative operating system. When a smaller model was released, that operating system functionality was removed due to security concerns.
A class action lawsuit was then filed until a settlement was reached in 2016. That settlement allows owners of the larger PS3 console to claim $65.
Those claims must be filed by April 15. Those who plan to file a claim must have purchased the console from an “authorized retailer” and include their PSN username and PS3 serial number.
The offer is limited to 20GB, 40GB, 60GB and 80GB models.
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There’s a crowded field of candidates running or considering the race for Kansas governor in 2018, and that means they’ll need to find ways to set themselves apart.
There are at least seven Republicans formally running, and at least four have statewide political experience in Kansas. So how do they differentiate themselves? They’ll agree on some issues, but Washburn University political scientist Bob Beatty says health care will create divisions.
“The health care issue, specifically Medicaid expansion, will be one of the key issues as we go into forums and debates,” Beatty says.
Several of the GOP candidates have connections to health care, and their opinions range from supporting Medicaid expansion to strongly opposing it. There are also at least four Democrats running for governor who will need to carve out their own spaces in the race.​
Stephen Koranda is Statehouse reporter for Kansas Public Radio, a partner in the Kansas News Service.
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Balanced Fund 11353.55 – .05 + .64 + 10.86
Corporate A-Rated Debt 1966.69 – .11 – .08 + 4.86
Emerging Markets 339.71 – .08 + 1.57 + 29.33
Equity Income Fund 11073.81 – .20 + .85 + 11.29
GNMA 717.85 – .10 + 1.43
General Municipal Debt 1293.73 + .11 + .12 + 4.98
Gold Fund 265.14 + 1.15 + 2.29 + 11.25
High Current Yield 2109.35 – .03 + .16 + 7.05
High Yield Municipal 595.33 + .04 – .03 + 6.53
International Fund 1849.35 – .04 + .19 + 22.32
Science and Technology Fund 2260.17 + .40 + 1.77 + 31.23
Short Investment Grade 352.52 – .04 + 1.71
Short Municipal 182.69 + .02 + 1.61
US Government 641.43 – .05 – .08 + 1.84
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“Billboard’s” list of the 10 “Most Memed” songs of the 1980s features…
Billboard.com has a list of ‘The 10 Most-Memed Songs of the 1980s’. By “memed”, they just mean songs that have been brought back and are a part of culture again, for one reason or another.
1. “Africa”, Toto.
2. “Never Gonna Give You Up”, Rick Astley.
3. “Careless Whisper”, George Michael.
4. “In the Air Tonight”, Phil Collins.
5. “Total Eclipse of the Heart”, Bonnie Tyler.
6. “Don’t Stop Believin’”, Journey.
7. “Just a Friend”, Biz Markie.
8. “99 Luftballons”, Nena.
9. “The Final Countdown”, Europe.
10. “The Safety Dance”, Men Without Hats.
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* AMERICAN MIDSTREAM EXPECTS NO MATERIAL IMPACT TO FINANCIAL RESULTS FROM PROPOSED FERC POLICY REVISIONS
* AMERICAN MIDSTREAM - PROPOSED FERC​ CHANGES EXPECTED TO HAVE NEGLIGIBLE IMPACT ON EARNINGS AND CASH FLOW OF PARTNERSHIP Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Cleveland Murder Posted On Facebook Will 'Live In Perpetuity'
Video of a murder of an elderly man uploaded onto Facebook brought back painful memories for former news anchor Chris Hurst, whose girlfriend was shot dead on live TV. Hurst talks to Steve Inskeep.
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Authorities in eastern Pennsylvania say a man being sought in the shooting of a 13-year-old boy through the bedroom window of his home has been arrested in Florida. State police in Berks County say 19-year-old Matthew Hale of Hereford Township is charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault and weapons charges.
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Fringe player Anthony Milford has run Queensland's attacking plays at training as the Maroons sweat on halfback Ben Hunt's fitness ahead of next week's State of Origin opener at the MCG.
Hunt has been restricted to light duties due to a thigh problem and will be given until the weekend to prove himself along with Josh McGuire (ankle) and Billy Slater (hamstring).
Brisbane Broncos half Milford was one of six development players brought into the Queensland camp on Thursday to assist them through their fitness concerns.
Regina police are searching for a 12-year-old boy who has been missing since Monday afternoon.
Dylan Lonechild was last spotted on the 3200 block of Dewdney Avenue, wearing blue jeans and a blue hoodie with "ELEMENT" written on it.
Lonechild is described as being five feet six inches tall, about 80 pounds, with short brown hair.
Police say there is no reason to believe he has come to any harm but they are concerned for his safety due to his age.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call the Regina Police Service at 306-777-6500 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
By Dean Holzwarth
The Hope College men's swimming & diving team won four events during a 195-103 loss at No. 14 Calvin College on Saturday.
Senior Charles Emmert of Grand Blanc, Michigan (Flint Powers Catholic HS), captured the 100- and 200-yard butterfly for the Flying Dutchmen.
Emmert finished the 100 butterfly in 52.62 seconds and the 200 butterfly in 2:00.52.
Senior Mike Wurster of Indianapolis, Indiana (Brebeuf Jesuit) clocked a winning 200 backstroke swim of 1:59.42.
Junior Brian Simonich of Highland, Michigan (Milford), won the 1-meter diving with a score of (266.15 points.
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In a further consolidation of the global auto seating segment, Lear Corp. said last week it will spend $307 million to buy the seat business of Grupo Antolin. The move gives Lear deep new business relations in Europe, where Grupo Antolin of Burgos, Spain, is concentrated.
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* Net loss for full year 2016 was eur 10.8 million, compared to eur 16.1 million in 2015
* As of December 31, 2016, cash and cash equivalents amounted to eur 2.2 million, compared to eur 4.1 million at December 31, 2015 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom)
It’s good for you if people in obscure parts of countries you’ve never heard of are prospering. There is a genuine selfish argument for making the world a better place. …This is because of the nature of innovation. It is fundamentally driven by supply and demand. The supply increases when more people have the freedom and education to contribute.
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Photos taken during the Women's March in the streets of Seattle, January 21, 2016. It was estimated 200,000 walked the nearly 4 mile route.
The world No 1 proved he has fully recovered from a hip problem which had previously kept him sidelined since January.
Nadal cruised through the tournament, not dropping a single set in clashes against Aljaz Bedene, Karen Khachanov, Dominic Thiem, Grigor Dimitrov and Kei Nishikori.
But despite his stunning performance in the run up to Sunday's clash, Moya admits Nadal still felt he needed more practice before the final round.
"He played very well, feels well, is healthy, for him this part of the year is really important," he told Canal Plus.
"Winning Monte Carlo is very important.
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District Officer Wild Life Attock Rizwana Aziz has said that those involved in illegal hunting and illegal trading of birds will be dealt according to rules and no leniency will be showed in this regard. She said this while talking to journalists here at his office. On the occasion Divisional Forest Officer Kamran Kazmi was also present.
Distt Officer Rizwana said that recently licenses have been issued to three quail traders and now the number of legal quail dealers in Attock district has become twenty-two.
Saturday will be mostly cloudy and breezy with highs in the lower 80s. Widely scattered "hit and miss" showers could pop up. Rain will become more widespread Saturday night and Sunday.
Popular areas like the Country Club Plaza will soon be off-limits to minors after nightfall unless they're accompanied by an adult.
Online shopping in South Korea reached a fresh record high in November, a government report showed Monday, in the latest sign that a growing number of South Koreans are using computers or mobile devices to buy goods.Total online transactions reached a record 6 trillion won ($4.9 billion) in November, up 23 percent from a year earlier, according to the report compiled by Statistics Korea.Purchases made through smartphones, tablets and other mobile gadgets also soared 40.5 percent on-year to a record 3.4 trillion won, accounting for 56.4 percent of all online sales in November.Demand for clothes jumped 31.6 percent on-year to 887.9 billion won and online sales of cosmetics surged 44.4 percent to 480.9 billion won, while online food delivery vaulted 37.1 percent to 573.1 billion won. (Yonhap)
(WXYZ) - A Michigan car dealership’s bold statement toward a panhandler that is often seen outside its doors is turning heads.
A red sign popped up Tuesday at a Honda dealership in Brighton, Michigan — a suburb 45 minutes outside of Detriot.
“Please do not give anything to this panhandler. We offered him a fulltime job at $10.00/HR,” the sign reads. “He said: ‘I make more a day than any of you’ and he did not want a job.”
It concluded by saying, “Please donate to a more worthy cause.”
Morgan Rae Holt posted a photo of the sign on Facebook. It's since been shared nearly 5,000 times as of Wednesday afternoon.
Prime Minister Saad Hariri Wednesday praised Cabinet's approval of a new vote law, saying it would represent the whole country rather than just the political parties that drafted the document.
Hariri said that ministers agreed to extend the Parliament's term by 11 months to give authorities enough time to prepare for the elections based on the new vote law.
The new law is expected to be endorsed by Parliament during a legislative session later this week that Hariri said would only have the proposal on its agenda.
The premier also said it was best that the vote be held before May 2018 if the interior minister found that to be possible.
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WASHINGTON—Big banks would have more freedom to conduct short-term trading without running afoul of the Volcker rule under proposed changes set to win unanimous approval Wednesday at the Federal Reserve.
The proposal, known as Volcker 2.0, would loosen compliance requirements for all banks, though it would grant more relief to firms with small trading desks. The Fed is set to vote on it Wednesday, and four other U.S. agencies are expected to follow suit over the next week.
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ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - A lawyer for former residential school students excluded from a national apology in 2008 says Justin Trudeau will be in Labrador on Nov. 24 to apologize.
Steven Cooper says the Prime Minister's Office has confirmed he'll be in Goose Bay for an event that's expected to include about 300 people.
About 1,000 class-action members accepted a $50-million package from the federal government to settle claims of abuse and cultural losses.
A spokesman for Trudeau could not be immediately reached.
Former prime minister Stephen Harper excluded the province's former residential schools from an apology and compensation package, saying they were different.
But lawyers for students of four schools in Labrador and one in Newfoundland argued Ottawa owed the same duty of care to them after the province joined Confederation in 1949.
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ISLAMABAD, Apr 17 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz
Sharif on Monday phoned President of Turkey Recep Tayyip
Erdogan and congratulated him on the successful referendum.
The Prime Minister also accepted invitation from Turkish
President to visit Turkey, a brief statement issued by the
PM’s Media Office here said.
HUNDREDS of students began their formal education by starting kindergarten this year.
To commemorate the event, My First Year kindergarten photo feature will be published in the Northern Star on Wednesday, March 21.
This full colour 24-page lift-out features photographs of our local kindergarten classes.
Perfect for everyone from parents, grandparents and relatives, with nearly 100 local schools involved, it will be a great memento to keep of your little one's first year of school.
Make sure you pick up the Northern Star on March 21 so you don't miss out on your copy.
KINGSBURY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — A Kingsbury woman is facing robbery charges after police say she forcibly stole a purse from a woman who had just given her a ride home Thursday.
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office says 29-year-old Stacey Altarac got a ride from South Glens Falls to her home in Hudson Falls by a woman she did not know Thursday afternoon.
When the two women arrived on Altarac’s street, police say Altarac stole the woman’s purse after a struggle and fled behind nearby homes.
Police were called and were able to follow footprints in the snow from the site of the struggle to Altarac’s home, where police say she had taken a shower in the meantime to try and make it seem like she had not been involved with the incident.
Altarac was arrested and charged with 3rd-degree robbery, 4th-degree grand larceny, larceny and harassment. Police were able to recover the purse, though some items were missing.
Altarac was arraigned and sent to Washington County Jail for lack of bail.
SAN DIEGO (AP)  The sister of an unarmed man killed by police in a San Diego suburb has filed a lawsuit claiming she suffered "serious emotional distress" from witnessing the shooting.
The Union-Tribune newspaper reported Monday (http://bit.ly/2lGkiSt) that Lucy Olango's suit accuses the El Cajon Police Department and Officer Richard Gonsalves of negligence.
Prosecutors have said the shooting by Gonsalves of her brother, Alfred Olango, was justified. Authorities say Olango pointed an e-cigarette device at the officer that could have been mistaken for a gun.
The police department declined comment on the lawsuit.
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The September shooting led to days of protests. His family said Olango, a native of Uganda, had a breakdown after the death of a close friend. They have filed an excessive-force lawsuit.
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HHS rolls back birth control mandate for religious employers
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The stock market is "egregiously overpriced," widely followed investor Dennis Gartman told CNBC on Friday.
Equities have been continually making record highs, although stocks traded lower Friday after a disappointing jobs report.
"I don't care which valuation you put upon it — price to earnings, price to book value, margin usage — the market is extremely high," the editor and publisher of the Gartman Letter said in an interview with "Power Lunch."
It would be "ill-advised" to be an aggressive buyer at these levels, Gartman said
Enthusiasm over tax reform, coupled with strong economic data, have been lifting stocks.
On Thursday, the S&P 500 posted its sixth straight all-time closing high, marking its longest streak of record closes since 1997. The Dow Jones industrial average and Nasdaq also notched record highs.
However, the bull market at this point is "protracted," Gartman noted.
"These things will end. And it will end badly when it does end," he predicted.
— CNBC's Fred Imbert contributed to this report.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Police are looking for a man who stole cash from a northeast Colorado Springs store Monday afternoon.
It happened around 2 p.m. in the 6000 block of Barnes Road near Powers Boulevard.
Police say the suspect entered the store and demanded cash. He fled the area with an unknown amount.
There were no reported injuries.
The suspect is described as a white man in his twenties wearing dark-colored clothing.
If you have any information, call CSPD at 719-444-7000.
2 1/4 c. flour
1 c. margarine
12 oz. package chocolate chips
4 oz. package vanilla pudding mix
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 c. white sugar
1/4 c. brown sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
1/2 c. chopped nuts
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Mix margarine, sugar, vanilla and pudding.
Beat in eggs, add flour and stir in chocolate chips and nuts.
Drop by teaspoon on an ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes.
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April 5 China Unicom Hong Kong Ltd
* Contemplation of significant matters by ultimate parent company and resumption of trading
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* As related plan for these matters is still under further deliberation, these matters are still subject to substantial uncertainty
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* Significant matters may potentially involve a change in shareholding structure of unicom a share company
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DUBLIN, OH (WCMH) — Bailey Elementary School in Dublin is asking students to ‘shelter in place’ while police search for a burglary suspect.
According to Dublin police, the burglary happened in the 4700 block of Donegal Cliffs Drive.
The suspect is described as a black male in his 20s with facial hair. He has a blue or black coat and a blue or black knit hat.
Police do not know whether the suspect is armed or not.
Anyone spotting the suspect is asked to call 911.
We are looking for a burglary suspect from the 4700-Blk of Donegal Cliffs Dr. Suspect is male black in his 20’s with facial hair, blue or black coat and a blue or black hat. Unk if the suspect has weapons. If spotted or you have any information about this incident call 911. — Dublin Police (@DublinPolice) December 11, 2017
As seen on this week’s episode of Monday Night Raw in Dallas, Texas at the American Airlines Center on the USA Network, WWE aired the Ultimate Deletion Match that saw Matt Hardy defeat Bray Wyatt.
Senior Benjamin, Reby Sky and Jeff Hardy made an appearance in the match. As noted, Jeff is training for his return from injury and could be back as early as next month.
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JACKSON, Miss. — Mississippi's House speaker says a key legislator who resigned Sunday was facing sexual harassment allegations.
Speaker Philip Gunn tells the Clarion Ledger that multiple women had complained about John Moore, who resigned from a House seat in Rankin County. Moore had chaired the House Education Committee for six years.
Moore, who underwent heart bypass surgery earlier this year, cited health reasons in his resignation letter Friday. He said Monday that he didn't know of any complaints against him. Gunn, though, says Moore knew about the investigation.
Gunn said Monday that the House had hired a lawyer to handle the investigation, but says Moore's resignation ended the House's investigation. Gunn says any further claims would have to be pursued in court.
The allegations were first reported by Mississippi Today.
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NORTHAMPTON, Mass. (AP) — A Massachusetts tow truck driver charged with raping four women has been held without bail pending a dangerousness hearing.
Arthur Salsbury Jr., of Ware, pleaded not guilty to 11 charges including four counts of aggravated rape at his arraignment Tuesday in Hampshire Superior Court.
Granby police started investigating two alleged sexual assaults that occurred this year. The women said they were driven to the same location in Granby where they were assaulted. The investigation led to a third alleged victim. Police say when Salsbury’s DNA was entered into a DNA database, he was linked to a sexual assault that occurred in 2009.
Authorities say he sometimes used his tow truck.
Salsbury’s lawyer asked for a delay for the dangerousness hearing so his client could attend his daughter’s high school graduation.
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SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Brazilian soy growers suing Monsanto over a patent’s validity said they expect the Bayer unit to collect 800 million reais ($204 million) in royalties related to its Intacta RR2 Pro genetically modified soy seed technology in the 2017/18 crop cycle.
The Mato Grosso state branch of grain growers’ association Aprosoja praised a court decision ordering Monsanto to deposit royalties related to the technology in an escrow account until a federal court issues a final ruling on the matter. Intacta’s patent protection extends through October 2022.
A 16-year-old boy has been sentenced to 25-60 years in prison for the slaying of a pregnant woman whose body was found in a vacant house in Detroit.
The teen learned his punishment on Monday after earlier pleading guilty to second-degree murder in the death of 29-year-old Amanda Benton of Melvindale.
Wayne County Circuit Court Judge called it a "senseless and brutal murder." The teen didn't offer a statement before being sentenced.
Prosecutors say Benton was beaten in September and driven to the vacant house in southwest Detroit. Her body was set on fire. Benton was about five months pregnant. The teen was originally charged with first-degree murder along with 23-year-old Jacob Barnes of Lincoln Park.
Barnes is awaiting trial in May.
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Christchurch residents are remarking the smoke cloud filling the skies of Christchurch is the biggest they've ever seen in the city.
The smoke cloud seen from the Christchurch suburb of Bishopdale, around 19km from the Port Hills. Source: 1 NEWS
A Bishopdale resident said the cloud could be seen looming above the hills from the intersection of Wairakei Rd and Breens Rd - around 19km from the Port Hills in a north-west suburb.
"It was hard to believe the cloud was a smoke cloud and not a normal cloud," she said.
"It seemed unreal."
Another local posted on Twitter that the height of the smoke cloud was "pretty sickening".
Smoke above Christchurch seen on a satellite image provided by NASA. Source: NASA Worldview
Smoke was also seen above Christchurch in a satellite image provided by NASA.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Cambridge Analytica employee Christopher Wylie has arrived on Capitol Hill, where he is talking to House Democrats about his time with the data mining firm affiliated with President Donald Trump's campaign.
Wylie's visit is part of a Democratic attempt to keep congressional focus on Russian meddling in the 2016 election and whether Trump's campaign was involved. He is talking to Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee Tuesday and Democrats on the House intelligence committee Wednesday.
The GOP-led House intelligence panel shut down its Russian meddling probe last month, saying they don't see any evidence of collusion or coordination.
Wylie sparked a global debate over electronic privacy in March when he was part of an effort to reveal that Cambridge Analytica had gathered millions of Facebook profiles to influence elections.
One man is in custody after Waskesiu/Montreal Lake RCMP received a firearms complaint from Montreal Lake Cree Nation on Monday.
Police said they received a complaint that a man in the community had a firearm. Police said a man and woman were assaulted at a residence, and then a gun was discharged outside a second residence. One man inside the home was struck in the leg, and was transported to the health clinic for treatment.
A man was arrested without incident at another residence, and is now in police custody. Police are still investigating the incident.
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ROCK ISLAND, Ill. – At least one person is dead and five injured after a branch from an oak tree snapped and fell on a crowd of people in front of the Rock Island County Courthouse Tuesday night, reports CBS Rock Island affiliate WHBF-TV.
It happened around 9:45 p.m., shortly after the annual Red, White & Boom fireworks show began, according to Rock Island County Sheriff Gerry Bustos.
Illinois-bound traffic on the Centennial Bridge was shut down for more than an hour.
A few witnesses told WHBF they heard people shouting and saw people pulling branches from the scene.
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Hillary Clinton is the presumptive Democratic nominee for the 2016 presidential election according to the Associated Press.
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If you're interested in checking out what some Charlottesville area businesses have to offer, an event at City Space on Friday, October 6, might be to your liking.
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Numerous residents lost air in their car tires at an apartment complex.
It happened overnight between Tuesday and Wednesday at Timber Cove Apartments in the 1700 block of S. Country Club Rd. Complex leaders tell WAND-TV someone opened the valve stems of the tires and let air out.
No tires were punctured.
Anyone with information is asked to call Decatur Police at (217) 423-8477. You can also submit tips anonymously to Crime Stoppers at (217) 423-8477.
"Undocumented immigrants are important to Oregon's economy and the taxes they pay are one of the ways they contribute to the economy," Bauer writes. "Their tax contributions to schools and other vital public services would increase under a comprehensive immigration reform effort creating a path to citizenship for undocumented Oregonians."
The brother of Nikolas Cruz, who is accused of killing 17 people last month at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, was arrested on a trespassing charge at the school on Monday afternoon, the authorities said.
Deputies with the Broward County Sheriff’s Office stopped the brother, Zachary Cruz, at about 4:30 p.m. local time after he rode a skateboard onto school property. Cruz, 18, told the deputies that he decided to visit the school to “reflect on the school shooting and to soak it in,” according to the sheriff’s office.
Cruz was arrested on one count of trespassing on the grounds or facility of a school, a misdemeanour. The sheriff’s office said that school officials had ordered Cruz to stay away from Stoneman Douglas High. It was not immediately clear when Cruz had received those warnings.
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Dimitri Payet could be set for a shock return to former club Marseille for a sum ranging from €30 million to €40m, according to Telefoot.
The France international has been linked with a move away from West Ham United in January, and the Ligue 1 side are keen to bring him back from the Premier League.
Last month, the 29-year-old midfielder hinted that a transfer back to Marseille could be possible, telling SFR Sport: “Marseille have a new project which seems interesting. Aside from that, we are obviously waiting to see the first few things that the new owners do, but Marseille knows how attached I am to the club."
However, West Ham co-chairman David Gold said in July that the club would not entertain offers of less than £50m for Payet, and Marseille may have to increase their bid to sign their target.
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Most big-name retailers crossed the line to Thanksgiving hours years ago. But there are holdouts. Here's a look at the chains that plan to stay shut on the holiday in 2017, according to bestblackfriday.com, a Black Friday website. The site said it has confirmed all these closings with store reps.
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - An interim Brexit deal struck by Theresa May and the European Commission is not legally binding but the British prime minister has committed her government to honoring a gentlemen’s agreement, an EU spokesman said on Monday.
“Formally speaking, the joint report is not legally binding,” the European Commission’s chief spokesman Margaritis Schinas told reporters when asked about suggestions from some of May’s ministers that the terms of Friday’s accord could change.
“But we see the joint report of Michel Barnier and David Davis as a deal between gentlemen and it is the clear understanding that it is fully backed and endorsed by the UK government,” he added, referring to each side’s negotiator.
Referring to EU chief executive Jean-Claude Juncker, he said: “President Juncker had a meeting with Prime Minister May last Friday morning to ascertain that this is precisely the case. They shook hands.”
Chowdown champions are preparing to face off at Nathan’s Famous July Fourth hot dog eating contest, where the men’s record stands at 72 frankfurters and buns in 10 minutes. The women's competition kicks off at 11 a.m., and the men will go head-to-head at midday.
Ten-time winner Joey “Jaws” Chestnut will confront 20 other men on New York’s Coney Island boardwalk. He set the record last year.
Miki Sudo is seeking a fifth women’s title in a row. The 19-woman field includes record-holder Sonya “The Black Widow” Thomas.
Sudo downed 41 franks and buns last year. Thomas’ record is 45, but she managed 30 last year.
The event attracts thousands of in-person spectators and is televised on ESPN.
Last year, animal rights activists tried to unfold a banner amid the crowd. Five protesters were taken into custody for questioning and released.
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It’s on: Floyd Mayweather-Conor McGregor fight set for Aug. 26
A fight between two of the most dominant fighters in their respective styles is finally happening after two years of waiting.
Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather, 40, will exit his 23-month retirement to take on UFC superstar Connor McGregor, 28, in a long-awaited boxing match on Aug. 26 in Las Vegas.
It’s not clear what weight the two will need to check-in at for the fight and how many rounds it will be. The location is also up in the air, but will either take place at MGM Grand Garden Arena or T-Mobile Arena, according to ESPN.
The fight will be broadcast on Showtime PPV.
Fans have been waiting for this fight to happen since McGregor told Conan O’Brien on his talk show in July 2015 that he “would box him if the opportunity arose.”
Two years later, the opportunity has arisen and both Mayweather and McGregor took to social media Wednesday to announce the news.
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Edmonton police are warning the public about trusting astrologers and psychic readers, after a recent investigation revealed a city resident paid $100,000 in cash and gold in order to counter black magic.
“It is difficult to track these alleged fraudsters,” EPS Det. Glen Haneman said in a news release. “Often, these individuals quickly disappear when they believe they could be caught.”
The police have received "numerous" recent reports of fraudsters posing as astrologers and psychic readers, who often try to convince people they have been cursed with black magic or witchcraft.
Police say they often use fake names and leave business cards on parked vehicles, and target vulnerable people by promising to fix their problems.
April 3 Prochnik SA:
* Said on Friday that its estimated FY 2016 net profit was 282,000 zlotys ($71,124)
* The company reported net profit of 889,000​ zlotys for 2015
* Terminates negotiations regarding the acquisition of e-lady.pl online shop as no transaction terms have been set
* Prochnik does not plan to extend the negotiations for now
* Announced its acquisition plans in Dec.
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Sporting Memories Network support older people across the UK living with dementia, depression and loneliness by engaging them in social activities and helping them to recall memories of watching or playing sport. By sharing memories of sporting moments and tapping into a passion for sport, Sporting Memories Network help people to connect with others and with their past, reawakening positive thoughts and feelings that otherwise remain hidden away. Many of the groups include the opportunity to take part in gentle exercise and to try out accessible sports as part of the sessions.
Attempt missed. Robin Quaison (1. FSV Mainz 05) right footed shot from the right side of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Danny Latza.
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Combine microphones with a glass of wine and you may just get one very special performance.
As Kate Hudson and her family friends gathered together for a summer party this weekend, many fans and followers couldn't stop buzzing about one special moment.
If you couldn't already guess, the Hollywood actress showed off her singing abilities again. This time, however, it was totally a cappella.
Professional photographer Laurie Lynn Stark took to Instagram Sunday night and shared just a glimpse into Kate's rendition of "Jealous" by Labrinth.
"The conduit to many of the most amazing ladies I love," Laurie shared online. "Happy triple bday @jyorn @erinfoster @nicomiz."
The full moon rises over Naujaaraaluit, a mountain just outside of Clyde River, on Aug. 7. In North America, the August full moon is often called the Sturgeon Moon, Green Corn Moon or Grain Moon. Nightfall is returning to Baffin Island as the summer wanes, with the sun setting in Clyde River at about 10:30 p.m. (PHOTO BY JACKORASEE IQAQRIALU)
NBCSN will continue its coverage of the 2016-17 campaign tonight when the Columbus Blue Jackets host the New York Rangers at 7:30 p.m. ET. If you want to watch the game online, you can do so The Rangers have been invincible since the beginning of the month.
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GRAND JUNCTION — A man killed in a shootout with Bureau of Land Management officers in western Colorado killed two people and wounded five others at a bar in Colorado Springs 25 years ago.
The Mesa County Coroner’s Office said Tuesday that 67-year-old Eugene Herbert Baylis died of multiple gunshot wounds.
The Gazette reports that he was acquitted in the 1993 shootings after his attorneys argued he fired in self-defense after a motorcycle gang member shot him in the face earlier with a pellet gun.
Authorities say two BLM rangers were checking on a van parked on BLM property near Grand Junction Sunday when Baylis fired at officers, hitting one in his protective vest. The other officer returned fire, killing Baylis.
The Daily Sentinel reports the BLM hasn’t provided an update on the wounded officer.
The Ghost Walk in ETown
Hardin County Playhouse presents, The Ghost Walk, October 14th, from 7:00 - 10:00 p.m., immediately following the Heartland Fall Festival.
Don't miss it . . . come on downtown for The Ghost Walk !!!
Admission $5.00 per person.
For more information visit hardincountyplayhouse.com
1. What day of the week does Halloween fall on this year?
Tuesday
2. Which TV show used “Thank you for being a friend” for their theme song
The Golden Girls
3. Name the golden girl character that Betty White played
Rose Nyland
4. Most pencils across the world are graded using the “HB” scale, what does the H stand for
Hardness
5. Tomorrow the Leafs face the Rangers, name the OTHER NHL team from New York
Islanders
6. What 157th annual event is happening in Elmvale this weekend
The Fall Fair
7. Oktoberfest originated in Germany. Spell Oktoberfest
O K T O B E R F E S T
8. Last night the Barrie Colts played the North Bay Batallion, which team won
Colts
9. “Welcome to the great indoors” refers to which Casino in our area
Casino Rama Resort / Casino Rama
10. Brad has 240 books. They are arranged on shelves that hold 8 books each. How many shelves does he have?
30
The sell-out Hallowe’en tours at Peterhead Prison Museum didn’t disappoint again this year with plenty of screams and thrills for those brave enough to venture through the Victorian gates.
There were plenty of surprises in store for the hundreds of blood-thirsty visitors to enjoy, with the Museum pulling out all the stops to ensure a fright night to remember.
Screaming, running at pace and complete and utter darkness were the order of the day for this year’s tours, and with the last ones being held next week, we won’t spoil it for you.
A word of warning though...be afraid, be very afraid!
R.I.P. Paul Baloff (EXODUS): April 25th, 1960 – February 2nd, 2002
Happy 66th Birthday guitarist Rick Dufay (ex-Aerosmith) - February 2nd 1952
Happy 52nd Birthday Robert DeLeo (STONE TEMPLE PILOTS) - February 2nd, 1966
R.I.P. John Simon Ritchie (aka Sid Vicious; SEX PISTOLS): May 10th, 1957 – February 2nd, 1979
Happy 42nd Birthday GENESIS’ A Trick Of The Tail - February 2nd, 1976
Happy 37th Birthday IRON MAIDEN's Killers - February 2nd, 1981
Happy 30th Birthday LITA FORD’s Lita - February 2nd, 1988
Happy 14th Birthday EXODUS' Tempo Of The Damned - February 2nd, 2004
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Isil claimed responsibility for the attack via its propaganda agency Amaq, saying the "martyrdom operation" had killed about 40 people.
It also claimed another bombing on Saturday that left at least 27 dead in a busy area of central Baghdad.
France, one of the most active members of the US-led coalition fighting the Sunni extremist group, is particularly concerned over the return of a large contingent of French jihadists from Syria and Iraq.
A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket carrying a Cygnus spacecraft from Orbital ATK will launch from Cape Canaveral on Tuesday morning.
The Cygnus unit is packing more than 7,600 pounds of scientific research, crew supplies and other materials to be delivered to the International Space Station.
The launch is scheduled for a 30-minute window that starts at 11:11 a.m. ET.
NASA will also be broadcasting its first-ever 360-degree rocket launch video on their YouTube channel starting 10 minutes prior to liftoff.
News 3 will be streaming the launch live and will also provide a link to watch the 360 video.
WILMINGTON — The Paxton-Buckley-Loda High School cheerleading squad placed second in their division at a competition held Sunday at Wilmington High School, qualifying for the Illinois Cheerleading Coaches Association’s state meet as a result.
The Panthers’ next competition will be held this upcoming Sunday at Joliet West High School. The ICCA state meet will take place Saturday, Jan. 6.
March 19 (Reuters) - Hempco Food And Fiber Inc:
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has suspended state law and called a special election in June to fill the seat vacated by Republican U.S. Rep. Blake Farenthold, who recently resigned following sexual harassment allegations.
Abbott's Tuesday order schedules an election June 30 for a term expiring at the end of the year.
Farenthold's seat was already being filled in November's general election. But Abbott argued that wasn't fast enough since Hurricane Harvey ravaged the district, which includes Corpus Christi, and evoked emergency powers to ensure it gets a congressional voice faster.
The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments about that same district Tuesday.
A lower court found that its boundaries as drawn by the Republican-controlled Legislature marginalized Hispanic voters. The high court could order them redrawn, if it agrees.
Fraudster held
PESHAWAR: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Tuesday arrested an accused, Sher Jan, a resident of Charsadda, for his alleged involvement in cheating public at large under the garb of investment in Islamic Mudarraba/interest-free profit fleecing millions of rupees from people.
As per the official communique, the NAB initiated an inquiry.
“It transpired during the investigation that the accused persuaded and motivated the public to invest in the Mudarraba business showing them multiple businesses of wheat, vehicles and timber. They promised exorbitant profit to the public on their investments, but in fact there was no such business,” the bureau claimed in the communique.
Las Vegas man charged in Lake Havasu City cold case dies
LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz. — An attorney representing a Las Vegas man charged with murder in the shooting death of a Lake Havasu City woman says his client killed himself.
Today's News-Herald reports 38-year-old William T. Nunno died on Sunday. He was expected to appear for a case management conference Monday.
Nunno was arrested last month at his Las Vegas home following an investigation by Lake Havasu City police into the 2004 death of Cindy Trumbull.
Nunno was awaiting trial on charges that included first-degree murder and aggravated assault.
Nunno had maintained his innocence. He was released from jail earlier this month on a surety bond.
Lake Havasu City police say they were waiting for official report from Nevada on the death Monday.
ONE INJURED AS TRUCK CRASHES THROUGH SIOUX CITY BUSINESS
ONE PERSON WAS INJURED AFTER A MAN DROVE HIS BRAND NEW PICKUP THROUGH THE WALL OF A NORTHSIDE SIOUX CITY BUSINESS WEDNESDAY MORNING.
SGT SCOTT HATTING OF THE SIOUX CITY POLICE SAYS THE ACCIDENT HAPPENED WHEN THE 73-YEAR-OLD MAN PULLED INTO HITCHES, TRAILERS AND MORE ON HIGHWAY 75 NORTH AROUND 11AM:
OC……..WORKING INSIDE. :17
THAT EMPLOYEE WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL AS A PRECAUTION WITH MINOR INJURIES.
HATTING SAYS BECAUSE THE ACCIDENT HAPPENED ON PRIVATE PROPERTY, THE DRIVER OF THE TRUCK WOULD NOT BE CITED:
OC……AS WELL. ;12
THE UNIDENTIFIED DRIVER WAS NOT HURT AND HAD BOUGHT THE 2018 PICKUP TUESDAY AND WAS BRINGING IT IN TO BE DETAILED.
- As noted, a new series titled WWE Marquee Matches will premiere on the WWE Network tonight at 11pm EST and two more episodes will premiere on Wednesday and Thursday. Above is a preview for tonight's premiere with host Charly Caruso.
- Batista will be appearing on ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live tonight with other cast members from Marvel's "Avengers: Infinity War" movie.
- Last night's RAW saw Curtis Axel and Bo Dallas lose to Finn Balor and WWE Intercontinental Champion Seth Rollins after trying to join up with Balor and Rollins now that The Miz has been sent to SmackDown. Bray Wyatt took to Twitter after RAW and tweeted the following to Dallas and Axel, inviting them to join he and Matt Hardy. It's worth noting that Axel and Dallas used The Miz's theme and are still being called The Miztourage. Wyatt wrote the following to his brother and Axel:
The Official Supernatural Convention – Seattle
April 7-9, 2017
More info here: http://www.creationent.com/cal/supernatural_wa.htm
North America’s longest running genre TV series, SUPERNATURAL, is now in its 12th year and Creation Entertainment is thrilled to celebrate by bringing the Official SUPERNATURAL Convention Tour stop to Hyatt Regency Bellevue April 7-9, 2017. We will be at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue with TV’s hottest stars Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles, Misha Collins, Mark Sheppard (all four leads!) and more of your favorite celebrities from the hit show! Don’t miss our famous exclusive guests, parties, panels, contests, photographs, full musical concerts, photo and autograph opportunities, and more surprises. See the website for up to date info on guests and ticket availability. creationent.com
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Demand action from lawmakers in this march to end gun violence and mass shootings in schools. Children and families will be out en masse across the country, so if you feel strongly about this particular issue, show your support. The march in Indianapolis starts at Public Circle on Saturday at 7:30am and officially ends at 9am. Also keep in mind that HeadCount is registering voters at several of the events around the country, including Nashville's.: Free
India will host Afghanistan for their first ever Test in 2019-2020, the BCCI announced on Monday. Afghanistan earned their Test status alongside Ireland this June.
“Afghans were scheduled to play their first Test in 2019 versus Australia but considering the historic relationship between India and Afghanistan, we decided to host their first Test,” said BCCI acting secretary Amitabh Choudhary after the Special General Meeting in Delhi.
Afghanistan and Ireland were made full members of the International Cricket Council (ICC) in June, becoming the sport’s 11th and 12h Test-playing nations.
Besides welcoming them into five-day cricket, the BCCI has extended a helping hand to Afghanistan on a number of occasions. The team from the war-ravaged nation has hosted its home games in India, most recently the series against Ireland in Greater Noida.
Rashid Khan and Mohammed Nabi became the first two Afghanistan cricketers to be bought at the IPL auction earlier this year.
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And some instructors in Broken Arrow are proving anyone can work toward a black belt, including children with special needs. "You think you're having a bad day and he comes in and he's like, 'hey how you doin'?' You get all teary.
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Beginning in June, the City of Savannah will once again enforce late fees on utility bills, after a major backlog of water bills disrupted the billing process for thousands of customers last year. City officials stopped enforcing late fees last year when back log bills were still being issued but I'm told now all the kinks have been worked out and late fees are once again being enforced.
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April 13 Stingray Digital Group Inc -
* Stingray and Foxtel extend long-term distribution agreement
* Exclusive distribution agreement renewed for an additional five years and three months
* Under deal terms, co to continue providing Foxtel with audio music channels on television in addition to new digital music services Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
(CNN) Christina Aguilera and Melissa McCarthy brought the heat on James Corden's "Carpool Karaoke" Monday night.
It was Aguilera's debut on "The Late Late Show" segment. She belted out a slew of her hits, including "Fighter," "Beautiful" and "Genie in a Bottle."
Corden also got Aguilera to spill some tea on her former "Mickey Mouse Club" co-stars, Ryan Gosling, Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears.
"[Timberlake] had swag. Back then he had swag," she said. "But I know Ryan did have a crush on Britney. I think so."
The party really got started when McCarthy showed up to display some impressive rap skills to Aguilera's 2002 hit, "Dirrty."
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Margaretta controlled the first half, jumping out to a five-point lead after the first quarter and a nine-point lead at halftime before holding on to a 61-56 victory over Oak Harbor.
The Polar Bears led 23-18 after the first quarter and 38-29 at halftime before the Rockets made a run in the second half, cutting the deficit to two points with just under a minute remaining.
Birmingham City manager Harry Redknapp confirms reports that he has made an attempt to try to sign outgoing Chelsea defender John Terry.
Birmingham City manager Harry Redknapp has confirmed reports that he would like to sign defender John Terry.
The Chelsea legend is leaving Stamford Bridge this summer and is known to have received offers from both domestic clubs and abroad as he considers his next move.
It had been suggested that Birmingham were interested in his signature, and Redknapp has admitted that he has made an offer to the centre-back ahead of next season.
The 70-year-old told talkSPORT: "I'd love to have him at the football club. He's a fantastic captain and great leader.
"We've made him a good offer and we have done the best we can. It's up to John now, but we would love him at Birmingham."
Terry has also been linked with fellow West Midlands clubs West Bromwich Albion and Aston Villa, while a switch to Bournemouth remains a possibility.
A migrant rescued by Maritime Rescue members while trying to reach Spain arrives at the port of Malaga, Spain, Apr. 15, 2016. EPA-EFE FILE/JORGE ZAPATA
A group of nine men traveling on a small boat has been rescued near the coast of the southern Spanish port city of Algeciras, emergency services said Saturday.
The group has since been transfered to the port, according to the same source.
Emergency services were alerted to the presence of the vessel off Algeciras at around 9.30 pm on Friday after receiving a telephone call from an individual.
A team made up of members of the Spanish Red Cross, Civil Guard, National Police and Spanish Maritime Safety Agency was subsequently dispatched to assist in the rescue operation.
Those rescued from the boat _ which was located about 4 miles off Gibraltar _ were believed to have come from Algeria.
The migrants exhibited mild signs of hypothermia, though none needed to be hospitalized.
A new report shows that school counselors and officials recommended Cruz be forcibly committed in 2016.
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) - Nigeria’s government says the international airport in its capital is reopening after six weeks of repairs to the runway, which experts had said was in shocking disrepair.
Nigeria says the Abuja airport is opening Tuesday, a day ahead of schedule.
The closure of one of West Africa’s busiest airports had been another blow to Nigeria’s already suffering economy.
Piecemeal attempts to fix the runway since its lifespan ended 14 years ago had failed. But after a South African Airways plane was damaged on landing in August, other airlines either stopped flying to Nigeria’s second-busiest airport or threatening to do so.
Inadequate maintenance of infrastructure has long been a problem in Nigeria, mainly because of corruption in one of Africa’s largest economies.
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Falcons running back Devonta Freeman left yesterday’s practice with what were reported as heat-related symptoms.
As it turns out, he has a different problem.
Falcons coach Dan Quinn told reporters that Freeman was in the concussion protocol, and won’t play Sunday against the Steelers.
Quinn wasn’t ready to rule Freeman out the rest of the preseason, but until he’s cleared by an independent neurologist, that won’t happen anyway.
The Falcons signed him to a contract extension last week which made him the highest-paid running back in the league.
SAO PAULO, March 30 Brazil's National Monetary Council decided on Thursday to reduce the interest rate at which state development bank BNDES pegs its loans.
The CMN, Brazil's highest economic body comprised of the finance and planning ministers and central bank president, said the TJLP rate will fall to 7 percent from 7.50 percent. (Reporting by Marcelo Teixeira; Editing by Sandra Maler)
Coronation Street stalwart Bill, 85, who has appeared in the long-running ITV soap as Ken Barlow ever since it first aired in 1960, went on an indefinite leave of absence following his daughter’s passing, with a source saying that he was “utterly heartbroken”.
Michelle Connor actress Kym, 41, revealed Bill has returned to the set, opening up on how her co-star seems to be coping with the grief.
“Last week Bill Roache was back at work after sadly losing his daughter Vanya,” she told OK! Magazine.
“I saw him in the corridor and gave him a big hug but didn’t really say anything much apart from that. It was good to see him and have him back.”
Jenkins (ankle) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
Jenkins appearance on this week's injury report is likely just precautionary, as he looks to have put the ankle injury completely behind him. Expect the star corner to be a full go for Sunday's matchup with the Chargers, where he'll likely lineup across Keenan Allen for majority of the contest.
April 24 (Reuters) - UMB Financial Corp:
* UMB FINANCIAL CORPORATION ANNOUNCES $0.29 QUARTERLY CASH DIVIDEND AND COMMON STOCK REPURCHASE AUTHORIZATION
* UMB FINANCIAL CORP - BOARD ALSO APPROVED REPURCHASE OF UP TO 2 MILLION SHARES OF COMPANY’S COMMON STOCK Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
At least 11 people died in an explosion at a firecracker factory in Telangana’s Warangal district on Wednesday, July 4. According to media reports, the blast was so intense that the entire roof the firecracker factory was blown off.
According to the police, around 5 people were reportedly inside the when the fire broke out
At least 11 people were killed on Wednesday afternoon, July 4 after a massive fire broke out in a firecracker godown in Warangal Rural district of Telangana, police said. Efforts were made to extinguish the fire and firefighters were also carried out to rescue operations at the gun down near the Kotalingala village. According to the police, around 5 people were reportedly inside the when the fire broke out.
#SpotVisuals: 10 people dead in fire at a firecracker godown near Koti Lingala Temple, 4 fire tenders present at the spot: Collector, Warangal District pic.twitter.com/Oj5rYsJtoO — ANI (@ANI) July 4, 2018
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It took us until well into spring, but Mike Minotti and Jeffrey Grubb finally did two episodes together back-to-back. On this week’s GamesBeat Decides podcast, your hosts spend a lot of time talking about God of War.
In the second segment, the squad digs into the best reboots of all time. They also try to define a reboot in the age of the “sequel” that resets almost everything. The past week also had major stories like our Battlefield V Battle Royale report and Valve acquiring Firewatch developer Campo Santo that takes up a chunk of the news segment.
Join us for all of that and more, won’t you?
Here’s what we talked about this week:
God of War
The 3 best game reboots of all time
Battlefield V battle royale
Valve acquires Campo Santo
Ben Brode leaves Blizzard and Hearthstone
Detroit developer Quantic Dream sues journalists
Final Fantasy VII Remake will “exceed the original” somehow
Ernest Hemingway
Wave Race could return (please)
A farewell to gamers!
Celebrity Chef Mario Batali Steps Aside After Allegations Of Sexual Misconduct Celebrity chef Mario Batali has stepped down from daily operations at his restaurant company after allegations of sexual misconduct. NPR's Kelly McEvers speaks with Amanda Kludt, Editor-in-Chief of the online publication Eater, which broke the story.
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Hot off the heels of its perfectly pink Cherry Blossom Float, McDonald's Japan is offering up a new seasonal sip that's just as pretty...and it features a very traditional flavor, albeit with a modern McD's twist. PopSugar reports that Japanese McDonald's locations are offering up a brand-new ice cream float.
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“Fireworks produce a very distinct signal.” Prather says. “We will be able to see the bursts they produce and figure out what they’re composed of. We’re going to be able to determine what people have been breathing. That’s important because we don’t understand the air quality of San Diego as well as we should.”
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April 5 Zayo Group Holdings Inc
* Zayo Group Holdings Inc upsizes and prices $550 million senior notes offering
* Zayo Group Holdings Inc - priced its previously announced private offering of its 5.750% senior notes due 2027
* Zayo Group Holdings Inc - upsized offering from $500 million to $550 million aggregate principal amount Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Over the course of the past five weeks, we have witnessed DryShips going from a company where George Economou was its largest shareholder to one where he is the largest, and soon to be sole, creditor. Mr. Economou may now wear the hat of an alternative lender, but he remains the chief executive of DryShips, while related entities affiliated with him continue providing management services, albeit at a slightly reduced per diem fee.
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Salad for breakfast? Whaaaa?
Chris Dahlander, CEO of Dallas-based Snappy Salads, thinks it's a great idea and has launched two new breakfast salads at his downtown location to give it a try.
"Making your first meal of the day a salad might sound a little strange, but it's actually a no-brainer," he says.
Dahlander says lettuce plus protein (i.e. eggs) makes a great first meal of the day.
He took his cauliflower rice salad, a great seller at dinner with salmon or avocado added, and transformed it into something that would work for breakfast. His morning version: cauliflower rice, roasted broccoli and sweet potato, topped with arugula, Cobb-style dressing and red onion — and a fried egg.
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Turkey has reportedly approved the appointment of Jane Holl Lute as the United Nations’ new special adviser in the Cyprus reunification talks, the Cyprus News Agency has reported.
Barring unforeseen circumstances will be assuming her new post next week after being formally appointed by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, the CNA said.
A seasoned diplomat and former US deputy secretary of Homeland Security, Lute is expected to follow in the footsteps Espen Barth Eide, who was the latest go-between for the two Cypriot leaders and the UN up until the collapse of talks in July 2017.
Guterres’s Deputy Special Adviser Elizabeth Spehar, who will visit New York next week, is expected to meet with Lute.
The two women will discuss possible dates for a Cyprus visit, with late July being most likely according to Kathimerini’s Cyprus edition.
Lute is expected to hold meetings in Ankara, Athens and London, as it has been customary among her predecessors.
Louisiana governor, senators to attend Trump state dinner
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana's governor and two U.S. senators are attending the White House state dinner with French President Emmanuel Macron.
Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards and Republican Sens. Bill Cassidy and John Kennedy are on the guest list for Tuesday's glitzy event at the invitation of President Donald Trump.
Edwards say he and his wife Donna "are honored to participate," citing Louisiana's French heritage. Cassidy says he and his wife Laura "look forward to celebrating our countries' shared history and strong bond, as well as Louisiana's cultural ties with France."
While in Washington, the governor will meet with Louisiana's congressional delegation.
Edwards and his transportation secretary, Shawn Wilson, also have scheduled a meeting with Mick Mulvaney, director of Trump's Office of Management and Budget, to discuss funding for a river diversion project.
DENVER (AP) The Denver Nuggets have agreed to a multiyear deal with rookie forward Michael Porter Jr.
Porter was taken by the Nuggets with the 14th overall pick in the draft last month. He was considered a top-five selection before a back injury that required surgery limited him to three games at Missouri in 2017-18.
The 6-foot-10 Porter was hampered by back and hip soreness during pre-draft workouts. He recently said he’s ready to go.
Porter averaged 36.2 points and 13.6 rebounds his senior year at Nathan Hale High School in Seattle. He was the MVP of the McDonald’s All-American Game and captured both the Naismith and Gatorade player of the year honors. The other players to accomplish that feat include Dwight Howard, LeBron James, Chris Webber and Alonzo Mourning.
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"Blade Runner 2049" is taking everyone's breath away, but there's more Philip K. Dick on the horizon. An upcoming Amazon Prime Video anthology series called "Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams" won't be here until 2018, but a full trailer debuted today, Oct. 6. It looks like the best dark science fiction since "Black Mirror."
The show was first announced in 2016, but this is the first big look at it that's been released. The two-minute trailer promises strange relationships, fantastic actors and a lot of weird.
Bryan Cranston, Anna Paquin, Steve Buscemi, Greg Kinnear, Terrence Howard, Janelle Monáe, Essie Davis and Richard Madden are part of what look like a set of haunting tales spread over 10 episodes. It's time to start reading up on Philip K. Dick again.
Amazon hasn't announced a specific launch date for "Electric Dreams" yet, but I'll be there.
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April 6 Comcast Corp:
* Comcast Corp- unveils new wireless service with an unlimited data plan called Xfinity Mobile- analyst event
* Comcast Corp- unlimited data, talk and text will be available by mid-year for $65 /line for up to 5 lines- analyst event
* Comcast Corp- unlimited data, talk and text for $45 per line for customers with Comcast's top X1 packages
* Comcast Corp says Xfinity Mobile customers can also choose to pay $12/GB of cellular data each month
* Comcast says wireless service will be available on Apple Inc's iPhones as well as Samsung Electronics' galaxy phones
* Comcast CFO says service would be cash flow positive at a limited scale over time Further company coverage:
press release: Our neighborhood's first annual Eken Park Festival will take place August 19, from 12:00pm-8:00pm.
This free, family-friendly festival will feature incredible musical talent from a wide range of genres, delicious local cuisine and beer, fabulous raffle prizes, and much more!
The festival will take place on the 700 block of Mayer Avenue located next to the Tip Top Tavern as well as the just opened Ogden’s North Street Diner and new cabaret bar—easily accessible via public transportation (bus lines 4, 27, 29, 56, and 57) or by bicycle (the Starkweather Creek Path or Demetral Park Trail).
Music Lineup:
Don't Mess with Cupid (Cowboy Winter as Otis Reding Tribute)
Hirt Alpert
RamBunxious
Tani Diakite & the Afrofunkstars
Sexy Ester
OXFORD, Ohio (AP) — Miami University in southwest Ohio has seen a recent spike in students taken for alcohol-related hospital treatment.
Authorities say 21 emergency calls for alcohol-related illness involving college-age people were made over four days starting last Thursday evening.
The Oxford school’s fraternities and sororities had a moratorium on alcohol-related events during the recruitment process for new pledges. The moratorium was lifted last Thursday as the rush reason ended.
The reports of hospitalizations prompted university officials to call an emergency meeting with fraternity and sorority leaders at the home of President Gregory Crawford.
Miami has a number of alcohol education programs in place to address excessive student drinking.
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An officer barked, and the 18 uniformed riders took off down the rain-splattered sand along the Don River, the flags of Russia and the Don Cossack host fluttering behind them.
“Reins in hand! At a trot, march!”
It was the day of the match between FC Rostov and FC Ural, and Cossacks on horse and foot were patrolling the embankment and roads as 40,000 fans flooded Rostov Arena, which will host teams like Brazil and Iceland during the World Cup next month.
“One horse can replace several police officers if we need to disperse people. Fans are hot-tempered people, so you never know,” said Yaroslav Yaroslavtsev, deputy commander of the Cossack horse centre in this southern city of 1.1 million. “We're...
Anthony Derose's drag persona, Jacqueline Dimera, was created at first as a dare from a friend, then continued on to be his 10-year long alter ego. Derose has won multiple titles in drag pageants across the country, and is a member of the Imperial Court of RI at Providence , an organization that "raises charitable funds and performs noble deeds" for the community.
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April 24 (Reuters) - Diamondback Energy Inc:
* DIAMONDBACK ENERGY, INC. ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENTS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
* DIAMONDBACK ENERGY INC - INCREASED SIZE OF BOARD FROM FIVE TO SEVEN MEMBERS Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The Trumbull/Monroe Regional Head Start Center, 240 Middlebrook Ave., (behind Middlebrook Elementary School), in Trumbull, is enrolling children for the 2018-19 school year.
To enroll, the child must be 3- or 4-years-old by Dec. 31. The center serves Trumbull, Monroe, Stratford, Fairfield, Bridgeport and Easton.
The program, which is federally funded, is free for children of income-eligible families. The program also meets the needs of children with disabilities.
Children attend the program Monday through Friday 8:20 a.m.-12:20 p.m., with a full day option of 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., for those families that meet the criteria.
In addition to kindergarten, preparation for the child, health care, child development, social services and nutrition information and services are available for families. For more information call 452-4504.
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Orioles catcher Welington Castillo rounds the bases after his grand slam during the fifth inning.
The organizers behind the Westdale Theatre restoration project received a financial jolt as they target next summer to reopen the historic facility.
Hamilton’s general issues committee approved spending $220,000 from Ward 1 Aidan Johnson’s area-rated infrastructure budget on Oct. 4. The Westdale Theatre was the top infrastructure project among 13 other proposals that were voted on by ward residents as part of Johnson’s participatory budgeting process.
Johnson said the residents who voted to provide the funding to the Westdale Theatre came from all across Ward 1.
“It was the second most successful participatory budgeting process (after last year),” said Johnson.
April 3 Verona Pharma Plc:
* Verona Pharma Plc files for IPO of up to $86.3 million
* Verona Pharma Plc says Jefferies, Stifel, Wedbush Pacgrow, and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey are underwriters to IPO
* Verona Pharma Plc says it has applied to list its ads on NASDAQ under the symbol "VRNA" Source text:(bit.ly/2n5e2Vj) Further company coverage:
Thank you Scott Morrison!
As many Amazon customers have been notified and the SMH is now reporting:
Australians will be blocked from shopping on Amazon’s international websites and restricted to using its smaller local platform so the e-commerce giant complies with new GST rules on online purchases.
Amazon said on Thursday that Amazon.com, its American website, and other overseas sites would no longer ship to Australian addresses from July 1.
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Australian shoppers will still be able to access 60 million products available on Amazon.com.au, including many from international third-party sellers.
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Moe and the guys go to the bowling ally and are stunted by the everyone there.
Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery. “Minimally invasive” means that instead of operating on patients through large incisions, we use miniaturized surgical instruments that fit through a series of quarter-inch incisions.
Dr. Bridget Berich is here to discuss innovations in minimally invasive robotic surgery and its benefits to women having gynecologic surgery.
Looks like the Mayweather / McGregor fight is on
The fight is going down in Las Vegas in August!
It's official! Floyd Mayweather will take on Conor McGregor in Las Vegas on August 26th. The fight will go down inside the T-Mobile Arena as a standard 12-round match using standard 10-ounce gloves.
On Wednesday, June 14th the Nevada Athletic Commission approved the request from Mayweather Promotions. The card has the MGM Grand listed as the venue but with the growing hype of the event it could be finalized at the T-Mobile Arena.
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A redevelopment project in western Wisconsin that included the demolition of an old dog track is off and running.
Crews are demolishing the former St. Croix Meadows Greyhound Racing Park in Hudson, Wisconsin.
It closed in 2001.
The redeveloped area will be home to condos, restaurants and a baseball stadium.
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker visited the construction site Tuesday and announced a $500,000 state grant for the project.
The ballpark will be finished next year.
The entire project should be done over the next four years.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Revenio Group Oyj:
* REG-REVENIO GROUP CORPORATION: REVENIO ACQUIRES MINORITY INTEREST IN OSCARE MEDICAL OY
* ‍SIGNED AN AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE MINORITY INTEREST IN OSCARE MEDICAL OY, A STAKE OF 46.5% IN COMPANY​
* ‍FOLLOWING TRANSACTION, REVENIO GROUP CORPORATION WILL OWN 100% OF OSCARE MEDICAL OY​
* ‍REVENIO WILL MAKE IMPAIRMENT-RELATED ENTRIES IN FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR 2017​
* - ‍ARRANGEMENT AND IMPAIRMENTS WILL HAVE ONE-OFF EFFECT OF AROUND EUR 1.4 MILLION ON OPERATING PROFIT FOR 2017​
* ‍ARRANGEMENT WILL HAVE NO EFFECT ON REVENIO‘S FINANCIAL GUIDANCE FOR CURRENT YEAR.​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
Tears: A Novel by Francis Nii, Simbu Writer's Association, Kundiawa, 122 pages, ISBN: 978-1544965291, US$7.00 plus postage from Amazon Books. BACK in the 1960s, during a census patrol in the highlands, I called out a man's name and watched him pull himself across the muddy ground to the table where I sat.
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Performance Sports Investor Slams Bid To Ax Its Ch. 11 Claim
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 9:14 PM EDT) -- The lead plaintiff in a securities fraud case against bankrupt Performance Sports Group accused the company’s Delaware Chapter 11 equity committee Thursday of seeking to “eviscerate” a preemptive bankruptcy-recovery claim by the proposed class.
Plumbers & Pipefitters National Pension Fund filed its class claim for an unspecified amount from PSG’s bankruptcy case earlier this year, asserting a right to pursue as-yet unspecified damages as lead plaintiff in the 18-month-old Southern District of New York securities fraud case.
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Hamilton police are once again issuing a reminder about the dangers of distracted driving after an officer sustained minor injuries while travelling through an intersection on Sunday.
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Police say a black Toyota moving westbound on Cannon street entered the intersection at Victoria during a red light and hit the fully marked police van on the passenger side.
READ MORE: Hamilton police worried about safety on the roads
An investigation revealed a cell phone was being used at the time of the crash, police said.
A 28-year-old Hamilton man has been charged with careless driving.
April 24(Reuters) - Raisecom Technology Co Ltd :
* Says it plans to pay annual cash dividend as 3 yuan(pre-tax) per 10 shares as FY 2017 div payment
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Patriots quarterback Tom Brady was stuck between a rock and a hard place when his teammates began announcing that they wouldn’t celebrate their Super Bowl LI win with President Donald Trump at the White House.
On one hand, Brady is the team’s leader on offense, and has always stood by his teammates, first and foremost. On the other hand, Brady is a friend of Trump, and he’s a pretty important person right now in this country.
At least six players have already come out and said that they won’t be in attendance at the White House, and Brady was asked about it on Tuesday. Check out the link below to hear what he had to say.
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - Speedway has responded to a WAVE 3 News report about a woman who claimed her credit card information was compromised by a skimmer at the Speedway on Grinstead Drive and Bardstown Road.
Speedway issued the following statement regarding the issue of skimmers on their premises, adding that there have been no skimmer incidents at the specific Speedway on Bardstown Road:
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“At Speedway, we take the protection of our customers’ credit information very seriously. We have a multi-faceted prevention program. In addition, we have an active detection program where we have policies and procedures to identify the existence of skimmers as soon as possible to further minimize the impact on our customers. There have been no skimmer incidents at the Bardstown Road Speedway.”
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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Did you hold on to that Tiny Tears doll from the 1950s? What about the Tickle Me Elmo released 40 years later?
If so, the N.C. Museum of History is interested in using your loaned toys in an exhibition that opens in October and also adding them to its permanent collection when owners are willing to donate. The museum has released a list of toys it’s seeking from the 1950s to the 1990s, such as Slinky, Easy-Bake Oven, Pet Rock, My Little Pony and Nintendo Game Boy.
The museum is especially interested in toys with a North Carolina connection. All must be in good condition.
People can offer to loan or donate toys here . The deadline for toys for the exhibition is March 31.
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Despite instant attraction, the romance took some time to develop while they were filming Step Up. In fact, Jenna told Cosmopolitan they tip-toed around their feelings: "It was two nights of being weird."
She continued: "We hadn't even kissed. And then he went out partying with a bunch of dancers," she recalled. "His room was right above mine, and he came down drunk with a sombrero on, banging on my door."
Jenna revealed that she had previously told the hunky star he didn't seem ready to begin a new romance, but on that night "He was like, 'I couldn't stop thinking about you. Let's do this. I just want to be with you.' From that point forward, we were together."
12 evacuated, six firefighters injured in New Haven fire
NEW HAVEN — Seven adults and five children were evacuated from a three-story wood frame home on Arthur Street Wednesday morning following a two-alarm fire, Fire Chief John Alston said.
Alston said the department received a call at 5:37 a.m. and arrived on scene at 5:41 a.m. He said fire personnel had put the fire out at 7:31 a.m.
Alston said the fire ran throughout the back of the house from the interior in the third floor and attic. Six firefighters were injured, although none of the injuries were life threatening. He said the injuries were mostly related to heat.
He said one cat escaped the fire as well. The fire is still under investigation Alston said.
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Call Boxes Disappearing
The cellular phone call boxes will be disappearing from most San Diego County highways.
The San Diego Association of Governments ( SANDAG ) says that the number of roadside call boxes will be reduced from 1,259 to 379. The plan calls for removing all urban call boxes and one-third of rural call boxes. Call boxes will be retained in rural areas where cell phone service is weak. SANDAG says that the volume of calls from call boxes peaked at 140,000 calls annually in 1993 but has steadily declined since then with just 11,000 calls in 2017. Increased cell phone accessibility and services such as OnStar are reasons for the drop. Roadside signs will be installed in place of some of the removed call boxes with a message to call 511 for roadside assistance.
The call box program is funded by a one-dollar fee on vehicle registrations.
The Literary and Debating Society of the Nevis Sixth Form College, will host the 2017 Leeward Islands Debating Competition . The event which is in its 45th year, commences on February 23 to 26, nightly from 6:30 p.m. at the Nevis Performing Arts Centre.
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President Macky Sall has approved an increase in scholarships and a reduction in the price of meals in public universities in the country.
The approval which is in favor of students, comes after a two week old strike staged to protest the death of a colleague during the demonstrations over welfare.
The 25-year-old Mouhamadou Fallou Sène, was shot dead on the 15th of May at the Gaston Berger University during the clashes that erupted with the gendarmerie.
PANAMA CITY — A court in Panama has sentenced American William Dathan Holbert to 47 years in prison for robbing and killing five other Americans in a Caribbean tourist destination.
Holbert's ex-wife Laura Reese was sentenced to 26 years for her role.
Authorities say Holbert admitted killing five people between 2007 and 2010 in Bocas del Toro province in order to steal their property.
Holbert and Reese were arrested trying to enter Nicaragua from Costa Rica in 2010.
The man convicted of killing 6-year-old Etan Patz (AY'-tahn PAYTS') is set to learn his punishment in one of America's most notorious missing-child cases.
Pedro Hernandez's sentencing is set for Tuesday afternoon.
Etan disappeared in 1979 as he walked to his school bus stop in downtown Manhattan. He was among the first missing children pictured on milk cartons, and the anniversary of his May 25 disappearance became National Missing Children's Day.
No trace of him has ever been found.
Hernandez worked at a convenience shop by the bus stop. Now 56, he wasn't a suspect until police got a tip in 2012.
The Maple Shade, New Jersey, man then confessed. His lawyers say he's mentally ill and his admissions were false. The attorneys have vowed to appeal.
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MARAWI, Philippines (AP) — An Australian journalist says he is fine after being hit by a bullet in his neck while covering the Philippine military's assault against militants aligned with the Islamic State group in a southern city.
A tweeted video showed ABC journalist Adam Harvey wearing a neck brace and putting on his helmet after receiving treatment Thursday in Marawi. He told reporters he was fine and that he was to get an X-ray.
Harvey was hit at the provincial capitol building, where government officials hold briefings on the progress against the militants who've laid siege to Marawi since last month.
Also Thursday, a suspected militant bomber was arrested in Cagayan de Oro City, about 100 kilometers (62 miles) from Marawi.
Brig. Gen. Gilbert Gapay says Mohammad Noaim Maute was under investigation.
Jacinda Ardern and Government welcomed on to Karetu Marae
The sound of warriors welcoming the Prime Minister onto Kelvin Davis' marae sent a booming echo across the valley at Karetu.
A man died early Monday after he crashed into a light pole about 1:25 a.m. in the 6100 block of North Elston Avenue in the Norwood Park East neighborhood on the city's Northwest Side, police said.
The man, whose age was not yet known, was driving a black sedan when he crashed into a median and then into a light pole, police said.
He was taken in critical condition to Presence Resurrection Medical Center. He was later pronounced dead.
There weren't any other reported injuries.
The crash remains under investigation.
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The disappearance of an elderly man from a Brittany care home turned out to be an unlikely love story.
The 93-year-old was reported missing from the retirement home in the small coastal town of Pléneuf-Val-André by his granddaughter, who arrived for her weekly visit.
But when she entered his room on Saturday afternoon, the man was nowhere to be found.
The young woman alerted staff at the Les Jardins d'Arcadie home, who searched the premises before contacting the police, according to a report in Le Telegramme.
Despite the panic, the story came to a happy resolution when police officers tracked down the 93-year-old.
He was found just a short distance away from the care home in a local park - with a woman reported to be his girlfriend.
"They were walking arm in arm with the park," police confirmed to France Bleu.
OUAGADOUGOU, Aug 14 (Reuters) - A jihadist attack on a restaurant in Burkina Faso is over and the two assailants involved have been killed, the communications minister said on Monday.
Speaking to Reuters near the scene in Ouagadougou, Communications Minister Remi Dandjinou gave the final death toll of the overnight attack's victims as 18 killed.
Earlier, authorities had suggested that three assailants had been killed, but the minister revised down that figure.
(Reporting by Thiam Niaga,; Writing by Tim Cocks, Editing by Angus MacSwan)
S.Korea prosecutor says secured additional evidence against Samsung chief
SEOUL, Feb 15 (Reuters) - South Korea's special prosecutor's office said on Wednesday it had expanded charges against Samsung Group chief Jay Y. Lee to include hiding the proceeds of a criminal act before it decided to seek a warrant for his arrest.
A Seoul court said on Tuesday it would hold a hearing on Thursday to decide on the prosecution's request for warrants to arrest Jay Y. Lee and Samsung Electronics Co Ltd President Park Sang-jin for bribery and other charges.
TWIN FALLS, Idaho – Twin Falls County Deputies are investigating a vehicle burglary that took place between 4 and 5 a.m. on Jan. 28 near Orchard Drive West and Kenyon Road.
Security camera footage shows three males walking on the victim’s property, and one of the males exiting the victim’s truck with two jackets.
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MIAMI — A Florida nightclub that was shut down after a scantily clad woman rode bareback on a white horse through a crowd will be allowed to reopen.
A Miami Beach code official ruled Monday the city should reinstate the Mokai Lounge’s business license after its owners acknowledged five violations and agreed to pay $12,150 in fines. The club also will make a $10,000 donation to Peaceful Ridge Horse Rescue and promises no more animals will be used in the club.
The city suspended the club’s license earlier this month, a day after video went viral showing the woman riding the horse inside the club. As the animal moved through the crowded space, it appeared to panic, and the woman fell off. No injuries were reported to humans or the horse.
AUGUSTA, Maine — Maine police say they used naloxone to help revive a man who crashed his car into a utility pole while overdosing on heroin.
Police say 31-year-old Jess Legendre drove into a pole and then ended up in a ditch on Saturday in Manchester, Maine. Legendre became unresponsive shortly after the crash, prompting officers to use the overdose reversal medication.
The Kennebec Journal reports that Legendre was hospitalized after the crash, and medical staff says they had to administer a second dose of naloxone.
Legendre, who remained jailed Tuesday, is charged with operating after habitual offender revocation and falsifying physical evidence. It’s unclear if he has an attorney.
A man has been convicted in Maryland of multiple felonies after authorities say he used a tracking device to monitor a casino patron in order to rob him.
The Washington Post reports that jurors have found Kevin Carroll guilty on armed robbery, assault and other charges following a trial.
Prosecutors say Carroll stuck a GPS tracking device on a fellow casino gambler's car. He and an accomplice later conducted robbery at the man's home in Montgomery County. The newspaper says the victim's teenage daughter testified that the intruders marched her 21-year-old brother through the house looking for money. Her mouth was covered by tape.
Prosecutors say investigators found duct tape with Carroll's DNA.
The intruders took $6,000 in cash.
Defense attorney Andrew Jezic says Carroll will appeal.
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PanARMENIAN.Net - Suicide rate dropped by 24% in 2015-2017 in Armenia, the National Statistical Service said, revealing that 560 cases of suicide were registered in those three years.
157 individuals committed suicide in 2017 against the 195 in 2016 and the 208 a year earlier.
Men accounted for 77% (432 cases) of all the suicides committed in the reporting period. More than half of those who ended their lives were aged 30-65.
The number of suicide attempts also decreased in the three years - 514 attempts made in 2015, 440 in 2016, and 405 in 2017.
Safe haven Yen is still showing some strength in the early Asia session despite market sentiment’s recovery. Aussie data due early could knock the AUD lower once again if figures miss. The AUD/JPY is trading down, back into 82.20 heading into the Asia markets after lifting steadily through Wednesday’s trading. The Aussie picked up yesterday […] The post AUD/JPY trying to hang onto the 82.00 handle after climbing on sentiment recovery appeared first on Forex Crunch.
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File photo of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei (L) with president Rouhani. According to Iran’s Constitution, the Supreme Leader is responsible for supervision of “the general policies of the Islamic Republic of Iran,” which means that he sets the tone and direction of Iran’s domestic and foreign policies. yalibnan 4:18:00 PM CEST
Kuala Lumpur, Feb 14: The half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un was assassinated by female North Korean operatives at Kuala Lampur airport, reported South Korean media outlets. According to a report of Yonhap News Agency, which quoted South Korean media sources, Kim Jong-Un's half brother Kim Jong Nam has been assassinated on Monday morning in Malaysia.
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A 60-year-old pedestrian was seriously injured on Wednesday when he was hit by a car in Haifa.
Magen David Adom paramedics and evacuated him to the Rambam Hospital in the city.
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Redding police conducted a checkpoint Saturday night looking for motorists driving under the influence or driving without a valid license.
Police said 366 vehicles passed through the checkpoint set up on Lake Boulevard at Tamarack Drive. Two drivers were cited for driving without a license and one motorist was cited for driving on a suspended license.
No one was arrested for DUI, but one person was arrested on six outstanding warrants, three of which were driving on a suspended license, police said.
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UPDATE 1-Britain's Heathrow says baggage problem fixed after early failure
LONDON, June 15 Europe's biggest airport London Heathrow said on Thursday that an issue preventing bags from being checked in at terminals 3 and 5 had been resolved and apologised to those passengers who had to fly without luggage on early morning flights.
The first baby of the New Year in Williams Lake was welcomed to the world at the Cariboo Memorial Hospital yesterday evening.
Kingzley Cooper was born to proud mom Kelli Cooper of Alexis Creek at 9:20 pm on January 1, 2017. He weighed 8 pounds 5 ounces.
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A multi-vehicle crash Saturday afternoon in Lackawanna County has part of Interstate 81 north down to one lane. The crash happened around noon just before the River Street / Moosic Street exit in Scranton.
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Devon Maldonado spent most of the last 10 years pushing his skateboard over curbs, rails and whatever else he and his friends could find around Amarillo. And it's likely he'll keep rolling for the rest of his life, too, albeit not the way he wants to.
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Efforts by many large institutions in recent years to ensure their employees do not feel pressured into spending unnecessary time in the office have made little difference, according to FN’s Job Satisfaction Survey. In fact, the poll of 335 financial services executives found readers feel the problem has barely been addressed at all.
The number of hours worked remains high, with 70% working more than 40 hours per week and almost a third working more than 50 hours a week.
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You probably don’t immediately associate the words “McDonalds” and “Vegan”, but that may change. McDonald’s Finland is currently testing the “McVegan” for a limited time.
The trial will run from October 4th until November 21st at the McDonald’s in Tampere, Finland. The McVegan is single soy patty with the usual toppings of lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, ketchup, and mustard (no cheese). No word on if we can expect a Big Mac-Vegan in the future.
Lion is a 2016 Australian-American-British drama film directed by Garth Davis and written by Luke Davies, based on a non-fiction story about a boy who was lost from his family at age five. After being adopted by an Australian family, later in life, the boy decides to search for his long-lost family using Google Earth. The film stars Dev Patel, Rooney Mara, David Wenham, and Nicole Kidman.
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A 94-year-old Minnesota man whose wife died after battling cancer built a swimming pool in his backyard for children in his neighborhood.
Keith Davison’s wife of 66 years died last year, KARE-TV in Minneapolis reported.
“You just can’t imagine what it’s like,” he said. “You cry a lot. That’s just the way it is because she’s not here.”
Davison then decided to do something different to fill his time.
In the spring, the retired judge had an in-ground pool built at his home in Morris. In July, the pool, which is 32 feet long and 9 feet deep, opened — and children from all over the neighborhood came to swim.
“I knew they’d come,” Davison said.
Davison, who has three adult children but no grandchildren, is usually seen sitting in a chair next to the pool, watching the kids swimming, laughing and having fun.
“I’m not sitting by myself looking at the walls,” Davison said. “What else would you think of doing where you could have a whole bunch of kids over every afternoon?”
How much lather time is enough for washing your hands? In today's Academic Minute, Rutgers University's Donald Schaffner determines the best way to get your hands clean. Schaffner is a professor in the department of food science at Rutgers. A transcript of this podcast can be found here.
Khloe Kardashian is set to appear on tonight’s episode of Hollywood Medium With Tyler Henry.
In the clip below, the 32-year-old reality star brings a stuffed monkey that belonged to her late father Robert Kardashian, in hopes that Tyler will connect with him.
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Tyler told her some interesting things about the timing of his passing.
Pictured: Khloe meets up with her pal Malika Haqq for a bite to eat at Emilio’s Trattoria on Wednesday (June 14) in Los Angeles.
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HONG KONG — The strange case of a Hong Kong pro-democracy activist who claimed mainland Chinese agents stapled his legs as a warning has taken another twist after police arrested him on suspicion of providing false information.
The Chinese-ruled city's police force said they arrested Howard Lam early Tuesday.
Lam made waves last week with his eye-catching allegations, in which he claimed he was abducted and rendered unconscious by unknown men.
He said they warned him not to try sending a signed photo of soccer star Lionel Messi to the widow of late Nobel Peace Prize laureate Liu Xiaobo. Then they stapled his legs with Xs because of his Christianity.
ST. LOUIS — The St. Louis Blues have placed forward Jaden Schwartz on injured reserve with a right ankle injury, and he will re-evaluated in six weeks.
The Blues made the move Sunday, hours ahead of their game against the Sabres. Schwartz suffered the injury during the Blues’ 6-1 win in Detroit on Saturday. He was tied for ninth in the NHL with 35 points (14 goals, 21 assists) and ranked second with a plus-23 rating through 30 games for the Central Division-leading Blues.
St. Louis also recalled forward Ivan Barbashev from the American Hockey League affiliate in Chicago. He has 12 points (five goals, seven assists) in 36 career NHL regular-season games.
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AUDUSD broke below 0.7785 support and extended its downside movement from 0.8102 to as low as 0.7772. Key resistance is now at 0.7875, as long as this level holds, the bearish movement could be expected to continue and next target would be at the …
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An Elyria man is accused seriously injuring a neighbor by throwing what appeared to be acid on his face, police said. David Soucek, 55, had been involved in an ongoing dispute with the neighbor before his arrest Tuesday at his house on New York Avenue, police said.
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'Was that airliner meant to be underneath me?': Confused Harrison Ford, 74, nearly crashes his plane AGAIN - this time into a Boeing 737 with 110 passengers on board as he lands on taxiway White House secrets and lies crisis explodes: Trump FIRED his national security adviser over 'eroding level of trust' - but Mike Pence was kept in dark for days even AFTER FBI quizzed Flynn EXCLUSIVE: Brendan Dassey's confession - omitted from Making a Murderer - describes how his uncle Steven Avery' touched his genitals', reveals prosecutor Ken Kratz in bombshell book San Bernardino attacker's accomplice admits conspiring with gunman to provide material support for terrorism in planned 2011/12 attack on college students and commuters More bad news for Kellyanne as ethics watchdog says White House needs to investigate and even DISCIPLINE her over endorsing Ivanka's fashion range Russia tests the ... (more)
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Jake Lloyd explains the ties between the push for every movie to be about gay characters and the downfall of the West.
Ohio State All-America safety Malik Hooker is entering the NFL draft after one sensational season as a starter with the Buckeyes.
Hooker redshirted in his first year at Ohio State and played sparingly in 2015. This season he stepped into the starting lineup and led the Buckeyes in interceptions with seven, including a school-record three returned for touchdowns. He also made 74 tackles, third best on the team, and had 11 passes defended.
Hooker announced his intentions Monday with a post on Twitter. He thanked teachers, coaches and teammates for his growth ''both as a football player and as a person.''
He said after talking with his family, ''we have decided its best for me to forgo my remaining two years of eligibility and declare for the 2-17 NFL draft.''
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Motaung talks up title chances
Despite an inconsistent first half of the season, the Glamour Boys notched up two wins at the end of 2016 to enter the mid-season break in fourth spot on the league table, just a point behind table-toppers SuperSport United who have played a game less. READ: Steve: Be patient with trio Motaung believes the team has moved on from last season’s disappointments, and are ready to mount a serious league challenge. “We finished the 2015/16 league season on a low after going through changes in key areas of the team,” Motaung tells his club’s website. “We moved on though, Read Full Story
Next Tuesday , on the anniversary of the actual sinking of the SS Mendi, 10 South Africans will be aboard the South African navy frigate, the SAS Amatola, 10 nautical miles off the Isle of Wight. There, along with representatives of the British Royal Family and the governments of Britain and South Africa, they will commemorate the tragic sinking of the SS Mendi on February 21, 1917, which led to the loss of 616 South African servicemen, 607 of them black.
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Not long after Hillary Clinton conceded the 2016 presidential election, bold talk ignited over Donald Trump’s impending impeachment or resignation. Trump opponents quickly cited the Constitution’s emoluments clause, his refusal to provide his tax returns and his perceived close relationship with Russia as reasons for impeachment, while perhaps ignoring what would most likely be a challenging…
Matthew Earl Snoyman, 34, faces one count each of driving with a blood-alcohol level over the legal limit and driving under the influence of alcohol, both misdemeanors, as well as two felony counts of assault on a peace officer, court records show.
Carney to extend tenure as Financial Stability Board chairman
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ESMA Prepares For Expanded Supervisory Role In 2018
Law360, London (October 6, 2017, 1:19 PM BST) -- Europe’s securities watchdog said on Thursday that the outcome of the European Commission’s review of supervisory agencies in the EU and preparations for the U.K.’s exit from the bloc are likely to mean it will have to revise its 2018 work program.
The European Securities and Markets Authority was handed a greater role in market abuse investigations under recent proposals from the Commission, which still need to be discussed by the European Parliament and Council.
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HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – Gov. Tom Wolf is announcing changes to Pennsylvania’s standardized school tests that he says will lower the amount of time students spend taking the assessments.
The Democrat says starting this school year, students in grades 3 through 8 will spend on average 20 percent less time on statewide testing. Some sections of the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment tests have been removed and other sections have been shortened.
Wolf made the announcement Monday.
Wolf says he’s responding to concerns from parents, teachers and students about the amount of time they must dedicate to taking standardized tests.
The PSSAs are administered in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math. Science is tested for some grades.
Susquehanna Township School District Superintendent Tamara Willis says the current standardized testing system has “has resulted in a loss of creativity and innovation within our classrooms.”
FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Sean Hoehn and Mario Matasovic scored 16 points apiece and Sacred Heart pulled away early in second half to beat Central Connecticut State 67-54 on Saturday.
Sacred Heart (8-17, 3-9 Northeast Conference) snapped a five-game losing skid, its longest in nearly three years. CCSU (12-13, 5-7) has lost three straight since winning four in a row.
Hoehn made two 3-pointers and had six assists. Matasovic was 6-of-9 shooting and grabbed 10 rebounds. Kinnon LaRose added 11 points and Joseph Lopez 10 for Sacred Heart.
Tyler Kohl had 25 points and 11 rebounds to lead CCSU.
Trailing 30-27 at the break, the Pioneers opened the second half on a 6-0 spurt and led the rest of the way. The Blue Devils pulled to 31-30 with 17:33 remaining, but didn’t get closer while Sacred Heart stretched its lead to 58-45 with four minutes left.
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A serial knifepoint robber who has been terrorizing store workers in Nassau and Suffolk counties has struck again.
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Tift County road crews are keeping an eye on Highway 41 south and other low lying areas, as the storm passes. Watching these areas is a priority, because of the chances of flooding.
The global roofing material market is anticipated to be valued at USD 142.88 billion by 2025, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc.
Syria's main opposition said it defied regime attempts to divide and weaken the group and established itself as the only legitimate opposition to Bashar al-Assad ahead of upcoming Geneva talks. The High Negotiations Committee [HNC], the main umbrella group for the opposition force in the conflicted state maintained there is "no role for Bashar al-Assad and his clique" in Syria's future, referring to the regime's internal and external allies.
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Rollover crash shuts down southbound Dan Ryan near South Loop
All southbound lanes of the Dan Ryan Expressway were temporarily shutdown early Monday after a rollover crash near the South Loop.
Officers responded to a call of a single-vehicle rollover crash at 2:20 a.m. on I-90/94 near 23rd Street, according to Illinois State Police.
More details, including the circumstances of the crash and information about injuries, were not immediately available.
A patient and two ambulance staff have been injured after a private ambulance overturned, Kent Police have said.
Police, fire and ambulance crews were sent to the scene in Ramsgate and the air ambulance was also scrambled.
South East Coast Ambulance (Secamb) said the crash on the A299 at about 01:30 GMT involved a private provider vehicle working on behalf of the trust.
Secamb said it was working with the provider and police to understand the circumstances of the crash.
The private provider has not yet been named.
The ambulance was taking the patient to hospital in Margate, but all three injured men were taken to Ashford for hospital treatment after the crash.
Police said the road, the A299 Hengist Way, was closed overnight but was due to reopen on Saturday.
A Secamb spokeswoman said: "A patient was being transported at the time to [hospital] and suffered a leg injury as a result of the incident.
"The two crew suffered head injuries. No other vehicle was involved in the incident."
A Northern California woman has pleaded not guilty in a head-on highway crash that killed a man in an oncoming car as she was allegedly trying to attempt suicide.
Grace Elizabeth Ward's attorney entered the plea to second-degree murder on her behalf as Ward sat in a wheelchair on Friday in Shasta County Superior Court. She remains jailed on $1.5 million bail.
The 28-year-old Ward told the California Highway Patrol she was trying to kill herself when she crossed into oncoming traffic on Interstate 5 on Jan. 7.
Authorities say she came away with only a broken leg, but killed 29-year-old Ryan Folsom.
Folsom, a native of Medford, Oregon who played football at Brigham Young University in Utah, had been headed to Sacramento to interview for a medical residency.
Governor Rauner is calling the Illinois Senate override of his school funding bill veto a “terrible mistake” as he works to stop the House from following suit. Rauner denied that the changes in the bill would hurt Chicago school children, even though an analysis by his board of education shows that the city would get more than 460-million-dollars less under his revisions. Rauner also said again today that he’s open to a compromise plan, but House Democrats are first going to determine if there are four Republicans who will join them and vote for an override.
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. – A 10-year-old boy who disappeared earlier this week in Virginia surprised the officers who helped bring him home with dinner over the weekend.
Sgt. K. Rollins with the Chesterfield Police posted a photo Saturday that showed Zachary Long meeting the North D platoon officers who helped find him.
“Zachary brought dinner for the officers to show his appreciation,” Sgt. K. Rollins said.
Lt. Don Story said Zachary and his father, Andrew Long, brought barbecue and side dishes to the station during the 6 p.m. roll call.
The 10-year-old was found Tuesday night unharmed and was reunited with his parents around 10:15 p.m., according to Lt. Story.
Police searched for Zachery after he went missing in the Founders Bridge Road area around 6:15 p.m.
The boy had wrecked his bike and was scared he may need stitches. He had a prior bad experience with getting stitches, so he ran into the woods, according to WTVR.
The Middle East region has been going through challenging times. The Arab revolutions have created a new political environment that forced regional actors to reconsider their policies in many areas.
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A number of questionable investments made by the PIC during the last year of the Zuma government has brought the state investment company and its CEO Dan Matjila sharply under the spotlight
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CLAYTON, Mo. (AP) — A 19-year-old St. Louis man is facing charges accusing him of breaking into police cars and stealing guns.
St. Louis County prosecutors on Friday charged Joshua Pollard with two counts of stealing firearm, three counts of property damage and receiving stolen property. He is jailed on $75,000 cash-only bond.
A marked St. Louis County police car was broken into in the pre-dawn hours of Jan. 26. Two guns were taken from the car.
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch cites documents stating Pollard also confessed breaking the window of a St. Louis city police car with the intention of stealing guns from inside. Police say he was in possession of a gun stolen in St. Charles County at the time of his arrest.
× 3 top scorers leaving UW-Milwaukee; 5 scholarship players have left in less than a month
MILWAUKEE — The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is losing its three top men’s basketball players after coach Pat Baldwin’s first year.
The leading scorers this season, junior guards Brock Stull and Jeremiah Bell and sophomore forward Bryce Nze, have received releases in order to transfer and play elsewhere.
Five scholarship players have left the team in less than a month. Sophomore guards August Haas and Jeremy Johnson left the program in March.
Stull, Bell and Nze say they’re leaving on good terms with Baldwin, but also admit program changes in recent years played a role in their departures. After the university fired coach Rob Jeters, his replacement, LaVall Jordan, left after one season when he was hired at Butler. The Panthers posted a 16-17 season in Baldwin’s inaugural year.
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San Jose Sharks’ Brenden Dillon, Sharks mascot Sharkie, and team physician Christopher Fowler visited students for the Kaiser Permanente’s Stick to Fitness Street Hockey Program at Sunrise Middle School in San Jose on Tuesday. During the Stick to Fitness Program, students were able to participate in a question-and-answer session with Dillon and learn healthy habits.
Funeral arrangements have been set for the two men who died over the weekend on Lake Murray after a larger boat crashed into their boat.
Danny Phillips and Shawn Lanier's lives will both be celebrated at two separate memorial events on Wednesday and Thursday. The pair were killed after a large 32-foot powerboat ran over their small bass boat just as they were getting ready to head home from fishing on Friday night.
RELATED: See photos of the two men who perished in the crash.
Both died as a result of blunt force trauma.
Phillips owned the wildlife business All Things Wild and Lanier worked there.
DNR continues to investigate. No charges have been filed yet.
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Lütjensee, Germany – This child isn’t going to let reality in the way of a simple mistake. He told his mom that he wanted to eat something he thought was an apple. She informed him that it is an onion. So, he decided to eat the onion, insisting it is an apple.
His mother posted the video of the act of stubbornness to Facebook:
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Thomson Reuters makes its market data blockchain-friendly
NEW YORK, June 14 Thomson Reuters Corp plans to release a tool on Wednesday that will allow customers to plug its market data into systems that run on the digital ledger technology known as blockchain.
Visitors can be forgiven for expecting tacos and salsa at TokioMex Teriyaki, Sushi and Tempura, the newest restaurant in downtown Pasco. Garcia and his wife, Fidelina, opened TokioMex in late April in a vacant spot that once housed a Mexican restaurant in the heart of downtown.
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#Noida: Family alleges that a Policeman shot one of their member, late last night, in Sector-122, say. 'it was done for no reason.' SSP Love Kumar says, 'youth is under treatment, cannot say anything until investigation is done.' pic.twitter.com/4PaspwSMh6
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KLIX) Children ages 1 to 18 will be able to get free lunches this summer at various places in Twin Falls. The Idaho Department of Education has provided a list of places children can get a free lunch, and is some places breakfast, all summer long starting later this month as part of the Summer Food Service Program. Here is the list for the Twin Falls School District:
About a dozen students in the Computer & Network Technician program offered on the Capital Region BOCES Career and Technical Education campus in Colonie — including Qui Ahn Ballou, pictured, a senior at Cohoes High School — are deep into a project of creating an entire network from scratch and connecting it. The students hail from a multitude of Capital Region schools, ranging from Niskayuna to Cohoes and Berne-Knox-Westerlo to Scotia-Glenville, and are learning the latest in information technology skills as they prepare for careers as computer programmers, network administrators and cybersecurity specialists.
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US vice president Mike Pence has condemned the Charlottesville violence, saying "these dangerous fringe groups" have no place in American public life.
Mr Pence was asked about the weekend clashes in the Virginia college town during a news conference in Cartagena, Colombia.
"We have no tolerance for hate and violence, white supremacists or neo-Nazis or the KKK," he said, adding: "We condemn them in the strongest possible terms."
Both Republicans and Democrats criticised US president Donald Trump's initial remarks about the violence because did not single out any group, instead blaming "many sides".
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Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor has faced up to worried Ashburton farmers as the reality of the $900m Mycoplasma bovis eradication plan sinks in.
About 800 people gathered to put questions to MPI officials about animal welfare concerns, delays, compensation, and where stock on notice can graze.
Some farmers expressed doubts about whether the government's plan to cull more than 150,000 cattle over the next ten years would work.
Mr O'Connor said he accepted the government "could do better".
"We've just got to work with farmers and industry so that there are clear signals to farmers as to what they should do."
Kabul: At least 25 Taliban militants were killed and 10 wounded as fighting for the control of Mirza Olang district in Afghanistan continued on Monday, an official said.
"Some strategic areas have been re-taken in Mirza Olang and mop-up operations backed by air fire continue," Xinhua news agency quoted a military official as saying.
According to the official, Taliban district chief Mawlavi Amrullah was among those killed.
Both the Taliban and the Islamic State in a coordinated operation last week overran Mirza Olang district, killing over 50 civilians and forcing hundreds to flee their houses for safer places.
Meanwhile, 19 militants were killed and eight injured when government aircraft targeted Taliban hideouts in Aqcha district.
Taliban militants who have intensified activities and gained ground in Jawzjan and neighbouring Faryab and Saripul provinces are yet to comment on the situation in the region.
CAF Confederations Cup Champions, TP Mazembe, on Tuesday appointed Thierry Froger as their new head coach.
Following an agreement with the club’s president, Moise Katumbi, the new coach would be in charge of the team until the end of December.
He is expected to take over from compatriot, Hubert Velud, who dumped the Congolese club to join Tunisia’s Etoile Sportive du Sahel at the end of 2016 season.
The 53-year-old would fly to South Africa on Tuesday today to watch TP Mazembe as they take on Mamelodi Sundowns in the CAF Super Cup competition on Saturday, February 18.
Court Orders Judge to Free Rapper Meek Mill on Bail
by Alabama News Network Staff
Pennsylvania’s highest court has ordered a judge to free rapper Meek Mill on bail while he appeals decade-old gun and drug convictions.
The Supreme Court directed a Philadelphia judge who had jailed him to immediately issue an order releasing him on unsecured bail.
Mill was sentenced in November to 2-4 years in prison for violating probation.
Mill issued a statement saying his five months in jail have been “a nightmare” and thanking all his supporters.
A team of lawyers and public relations consultants had waged an all-out battle to get him freed on bail.
Prosecutors say they believe Mill should get a new trial because of questions raised about the credibility of his arresting officer.
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Terrorist activity is making the world a more dangerous place but a recently stepped-up partnership between Thailand and Russia on security issues is already bearing fruit for both sides in terms of combatting cyber attacks and organised crime, according to the Russian ambassador to Thailand. In an exclusive internet with the Bangkok Post , Russian ambassador Kirill Barsky praised cooperation to fight cyber attacks and organised crime.
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Watch firefighters rescue struggling deer stranded on frozen lake
Firefighters in Oregon rescue a deer stuck on ice near the Woodlands Golf Course in Sunriver, Oregon, which is east of Eugene. A rescue sled purchased on a grant from Firehouse Subs came in handy on Thursday morning at 10:30 a.m. when L4262 Sunriver Professional Firefighters got the call. That's firefighter JJ Johnston conducting the rescue with help from shore personnel.
Wong went 2-for-4 with an RBI single, a triple and a run in Sunday's 6-3 loss to the Braves.
Wong extended his hitting streak to eight games with Sunday's production, a tally that included his third triple of the season and eighth RBI in the last eight contests. The 26-year-old second baseman has already raised his season average 22 points in August, and all three components of his .307/.399/.443 season line represent career highs.
MOSCOW May 2 Russia's Reserve Fund increased slightly to $16.34 billion as of May 1 from $16.19 billion a month earlier, finance ministry data showed on Tuesday.
The size of the fund, accumulated over years of high oil prices, dropped sharply in late 2016 because of year-end budget spending, but it has stabilised in the last few months.
Its value also changes due to market fluctuations as its holdings are denominated in different currencies including dollars, euros and pounds sterling.
The fund may grow in size later this year as the finance ministry has started buying foreign currency for the country's fiscal buffers.
The finance ministry also said on Tuesday that the National Wealth Fund, which is designed to help balance the pension system, stood at $73.57 billion as of May 1 versus $73.33 billion as of April 1. (Reporting by Alexander Winning; Editing by Hugh Lawson)
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee coach Jeremy Pruitt says linebacker Darrin Kirkland Jr. has changed his mind and will be staying with the Volunteers.
Kirkland shared on social media last week that he was leaving Tennessee after graduating with two years of eligibility remaining.
But Pruitt told reporters Tuesday at the Southeastern Conference meetings in Destin, Florida, that he met Kirkland over the weekend with the linebacker now excited to stay at Tennessee.
Kirkland made 10 starts and had 66 tackles as a freshman in 2015, but injuries limited him in 2016 and prevented him from playing at all last year. He made six starts and had 45 tackles in 2016 but missed five games with a high ankle sprain. He sat out the entire 2017 season with a knee injury.
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Girl dies after being pulled from Southern California lake
PERRIS, Calif. (AP) — A 9-year-old girl has died after being from pulled from a Southern California lake.
The Southern California News Group reports the girl was reported missing shortly after 5 p.m. Monday at Lake Perris State Recreation Area.
Parks official John Rowe says lifeguards and state parks scuba divers searched the water for about 50 minutes before finding the girl.
She was taken to a hospital but died.
The girl had last been seen in Power Cove, a non-swimming area for boating.
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EMERGENCY services are en route to a crash on a remote stretch of the Stuart Highway.
Little details are known at this stage but it is understood a man on a motorcycle has been in a crash and is injured.
The extent of his injuries unknown at this stage.
NT Police were notified of the accident, which occurred on the highway near Mataranka at 10am this morning.
It is not known if it was a single vehicle crash or if another vehicle was involved.
The highway into Mataranka was closed for several hours while emergency services cleared the scene.
It is understood CareFlight was tasked with the job.
DANVILLE, Ill. (WAND) - Danville is hoping to move two officers from the police department to roles as school resource officers by the end of the summer.
By that time, the hope is to have the Danville Police Department fully staffed so the move can happen.
Nine new officers are in training now.
The district currently only has two of the four resource officer slots filled. That is due to the police department being understaffed after retirements and resignations.
In the past, there has been an officer at North Ridge Middle School, one at South View, one at Danville High, and one at North Ridge Middle.
This past year, there was only an officer at Danville High and North Ridge Middle.
Protesters from both sides of Saturday’s conflict in Charlottesville, Virginia, have criticized the efforts of police to reign in the violence that took place prior to and during a large gathering of white nationalists in the college town.
The violence, which started on Friday night and then intensified on Saturday, killed Heather Heyer, 32, an activist who was marching against the white nationalists who descended on Charlottesville this weekend.
James Alex Fields Jr., 21, drove his car into a crowd of counter-protesters in Charlottesville, Virginia, according to authorities, killing Heyer and injuring others -- and spawning a wave of protest rallies in response.
The American Civil Liberties Union of Virginia, which tweeted that counter-protesters were not happy with the police, also reported police saying that they would "not intervene until given command to do so."
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Two Mumbai students in their early 20s are feared drowned in the Ganga, 60km from Uttarakhand capital Dehradun, police said on Monday.
They were part of 11-member group from a Mumbai-based college that came to Rishikesh to celebrate the New Year.
NS Napalchiyal, superintendent of police (SP) in Tehri district, said a team of the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) launched a search for the youth --- identified as Vinay Sethi and Karan Jadhav.
Students of Thakur College of Science and Commerce located at Kanivali East, they partied on Sunday and went for river-rafting the next day.
The group clicked photos, and a student climbed atop a cliff and jumped into the river. Vinay also did the same, but was swept away by the currents. Karan tried to save Vinay, but he too was swept away.
“The parents of the students have been informed. We are searching for them,” the SP said.
VERSAILLES – The Troy Trojans traveled to McBo’s Lanes on Friday where they came out ahead of the Versailles Tigers boys bowling team 2,435-2,060.
The Versailles boys came out strong and focused against this tough team, scoring their highest two-game total of the year. Individual scores for the Tigers were: Sam Bensman (246, 165), Luke Shellhaas (204, 178), Brandon Bradley (146, 178), Chad Shimp (155, 160) and Tyler Gehret (131, 136).
“It was good to see the boys keep composure and bowl above average against the high level of competition,” Coach Dewey Ward said. “We gained focus in practice as the week progressed, and it showed in the scores.”
The baker scores were also above average for the Tiger boys with games of 193 and 168 to Troy’s 216 and 142.
Hyderabad: As many as 1.8 crore of the over 4.5 crore members have submitted their Aadhar details to the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) so far.
"We have got 1.8 crore Aadhar cards in our system. We have verified cards of 40 lakh. That means their dates of birth, names and other details are verified from the UID (Unique Identification Authority of India) records," said Central Provident Fund Commissioner V P Joy here.
The members whose Aadhar details have been verified are getting the facility of online transactions in the PF account, he told reporters.
Joy was here to attend a program organised by the Federation of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry.
The pension body has also launched a housing scheme under which the members can make down payment for a house and also pay EMIs out of their EPF corpus, he said.
At present, there are fifteen housing projects across the country which are covered under this scheme, Joy added.
Texas man condemned for icepick slaying gets execution date
HOUSTON (AP) — A 66-year-old Texas man on death row for the icepick slaying of a 20-year-old woman in Houston in 1979 has been set for execution.
Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg says a judge has signed an order setting Danny Bible for lethal injection June 27 in Huntsville.
Bible faces execution for killing Inez Deaton. Evidence showed she went to his house in Houston to use a telephone and later was found stabbed 11 times, raped and dumped on the bank of a bayou. Her killing went unsolved for nearly two decades until his arrest in Fort Myers, Florida, for a Louisiana rape.
He told authorities about killing Deaton in Houston and a woman and her baby west of Fort Worth in North Texas. Records show he's confessed to four killings.
Capital Club Dubai Building # 3,312th Rd,Gate Village,Dubai International Financial Centre Dubai, United Arab Emirates Phone: +971 4 364 0111 Visit Website The Capital Club, Dubai's premier private business club, has appointed a new General Manager, Ian Palmer, a seasoned hospitality and club expert with three decades of extensive experience in international hotel operations. Palmer hails from London and started his career in 1991 with the Savoy Group of Hotels and Restaurants.
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Colombia's government has opened its first shelter for Venezuelans who are pouring across the border in ever-larger numbers to escape their nation's economic crisis.
The bare-bones shelter opened Saturday near the border city of Cucuta will provide shelter of up to 48 hours for 120 people a day. Pregnant mothers, the elderly and minors who entered the country legally will be given priority. It will be administered by the Red Cross.
Cucuta has been overwhelmed in recent weeks by an increasingly large exodus of Venezuelans. Many are sleeping on the streets and crime in the city has spiked as gangs recruit and take advantage of the desperate migrants.
Some 35,000 Venezuelans cross into Colombia each day, many of them settling in with relatives or making short trips to buy food and medicine that has been scarce for years back home.
Two days after experiencing left forearm discomfort, Vazquez returned to action Tuesday and retired the Cubs in order. He hit 100 mph with his fastball for the first time in 2018.
Five of Vazquez's seven fastballs registered at least 100 mph. The lefty also induced four swing-and-misses among his 11 overall pitches, including two on 90-mph changeups. Vazquez's turnaround is all the more surprising considering he seemed like a potential DL candidate just a couple days ago. Prior to Tuesday, the lefty blew threw consecutive save opportunities.
Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and Development Goodall Gondwe remained defiant that he could notl be replaced in his portfolio, saying reports suggesting that Education Minister Bright Msaka is likely to replace him in a Cabinet reshuffle…
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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A federal judge overseeing the restructuring of Puerto Rico's debt has created a mediation team to help resolve the U.S. territory's bankruptcy cases.
Laura Taylor Swain said in a ruling Wednesday that five federal judges have been appointed to the team. All settlement negotiations will be confidential.
The team will be led by Chief Judge Barbara Houser of the U.S. bankruptcy court for Texas' northern district. Houser is expected to provide details of the mediation process at a June 28 hearing in Puerto Rico.
Swain said the mediation process will remain separate from any bankruptcy cases and will be seen concurrently with those.
Puerto Rico is mired in a 10-year economic recession and seeking to restructure a portion of its $73 billion public debt.
The Canada Revenue Agency and Revenue Quebec are looking for volunteers to help low-income people complete their tax returns.
The program is aimed at helping the taxpayers who cannot afford professional services receive the benefits and tax credits they are entitled to.
Volunteers will receive online training.
During last year’s project, more than 3,550 volunteers helped nearly 164,000 people complete their Canadian and Quebec tax returns.
More information on volunteering can be found here.
Last fall, an Auditor General report revealed that Canada Revenue Agency officers gave misinformation to 30 per cent of those who asked for help by phone. The report blamed poor staff training and complicated work tools for the errors.
LONDON, April 6 Yields on the Czech Republic's crown-denominated sovereign debt rose across the curve on Thursday while the country's euro bond yields broadly fell after the central bank removed its cap on the crown against the euro.
Yields on the local two-year issue were up 15 basis points at minus 0.132 percent after earlier touching minus 0.088 percent - their highest since July 2016.
Yields on the country's euro-denominated international issues mostly fell. The 2018 issue yielded minus 0.292 percent, down 6 bps on the day, according to data from Trade web. (Reporting by Karin Strohecker, editing by Nigel Stephenson)
MOTORISTS experienced delays this evening thanks to an escaped emu near Ringwood.
Poulner Hill near the Hangersley exit was partially blocked due to animals in the road and caused delays of up to 15 minutes from the B3081 near Ringwood.
ROMANSE tweeted: ‘ #A31 #TheNewForest - The escaped emu on Poulner Hill near the #Hangersley exit has now been caught, delays easing.’
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The actress looked worlds away from her onscreen alter ego as she ditched her witches robes to pose naked in the iconic magazine.
She teased her 109,000 followers with a sneak of the seriously sexy shoot, sharing a black and white shot from the spread on her Instagram page yesterday.
The 26-year-old flaunted her bare bottom in the sultry snap as she wrapped a silky robe around her waist allowing her pert posterior to take centre stage.
Scarlett oozed confidence as she looked over her shoulder and smouldered at the camera.
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Ecole Providence students participated in the school’s annual Terry Fox Run on Wednesday September 30.
Before the kids took to the trails below Lake View Avenue they posed for a photograph though they were anxious to get on the move.
The kids began the day watching a movie on Terri Fox, referencing books and looking online to get background information on the young man, the challenges he faced and in spite of those challenges how much he accomplished.
“Of course, Terry Fox represents a great many of the characteristics that we like to instill in our students,” says Providence principal Krista Veitch.
“He represents an unselfish and determined attitude and how one’s courageous actions can resonate for years after as Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope continues to benefit people not just in Canada but around the world who are stricken with cancer. These are just such inspiring attributes for a young person to emulate.”
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BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (AP) — A Bloomington woman is jailed in the fatal beating of her husband.
The Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office says the 53-year-old man suffered blows to the head Sunday and died at Hennepin County Medical Center several hours later.
Police say the 51-year-old woman had called authorities about a domestic dispute. Officers found her husband unconscious.
Authorities have not said how the blows were inflicted.
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HELENA, Mont. (AP) - President Donald Trump’s former national security adviser Michael Flynn is coming to Billings next month to campaign for Republican U.S. Senate candidate Troy Downing.
Downing campaign officials said Tuesday that Flynn will appear May 6 in a hangar at Billings Logan International Airport.
Trump fired Flynn in February 2017 after White House officials said he misled them about his Russian contacts. The former general is one of 19 people to be charged in the investigation by special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 U.S. election.
Flynn pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI and is cooperating with the investigation.
Downing called the retired general an American patriot who will help him defeat Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Tester.
Downing is one of four candidates seeking the Republican nomination.
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BROKEN ARROW, Okla. – Police believe a woman who was reportedly kidnapped from her home following a domestic dispute is safe.
Police say Morgan Rower, 29, was forcibly taken from her Broken Arrow home late Monday night by Justin Korf, 36.
According to KJRH, police officers were called to the home around 9:30 p.m. on the report of a domestic dispute and possible kidnapping.
Police say Korf interfered with the 911 call.
Korf allegedly took the woman and drove south in a white 1999 white Dodge Durango, with the Oklahoma license plate BAX-210.
Tuesday afternoon, police said they have received information that Rower is safe; however, they are still working to gather more information and discover her whereabouts.
Rower is a white female, approximately 5’2″ and 102lbs, with blonde hair and blue eyes.
Korf is a white male, 6’2” and 175lbs, with brown hair and hazel eyes.
If you see the vehicle, do not approach it and call police immediately.
FILE PHOTO: View of one of two Rolls Royce Trent 1000 engines of Boeing 787 Dreamliner during media tour of the aircraft ahead of the Singapore Airshow in Singapore Thomson Reuters LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's Rolls-Royce said on Tuesday it was tripling capacity to fix problems with its Trent 1000 engines that have left some of Boeing's 787 Dreamliner planes grounded.
Rolls-Royce will set out full details on how it intends to speed up necessary inspections and repairs on Wednesday, a spokesman for the engine manufacturer said, confirming a development first reported by the Financial Times.
Turbine blades in the Trent 1000 package C engines are not lasting as long as expected, requiring extra inspections and meaning airlines are having to ground some aircraft.
Air New Zealand and Virgin Atlantic are among the airlines affected.
(Reporting by Sarah Young, writing by David Milliken, Editing by Robin Pomeroy)
Oprah admits she was stunned by the 'depth of emotion' at the royal wedding - as she insists everyone should aim to be as 'radiant, joyful, and alive as Meghan'
Boy, 10, shot by 12-year-old playing with gun
A ten-year-old boy is in serious condition at the Georgetown Public Hospital, after being shot in the stomach by a 12-year-old, who was playing with a relative’s shotgun.
Police identified the victim as John Isaacs, and said the incident happened at around 16.00 hrs on Thursday at Taruka Village, Monkey Mountain, Region Eight.
A release stated that the boys were playing with a 12-gauge shotgun which is owned by a relative of the elder lad, when the older boy accidentally discharged the weapon.
Isaacs was rushed to the Monkey Mountain Health Centre, and transferred to the Georgetown Hospital yesterday.
Police said that the 12-year-old has not yet been detained.
Deputies investigating convenience store robbery
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Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office detective are investigating a strong-armed robbery on Monday at Jerry’s One Stop on Highway 27 in Iron Station.
Detectives said two black males entered the store at around 8 a.m. and one man pretended to be making a small purchase. When the clerk opened the cash register, the man reached into the drawer and grabbed cash, according to a press release from the Sheriff’s Office. The clerk yelled to the owner, who approached the suspect and grabbed him from behind and took him to the ground.
The man got away from the owner and he and the other suspect ran from the store on foot, going east on Highway 27. A customer who was at the gas pumps followed the men, who got into a vehicle parked nearby and fled the scene, according to deputies.
No one was seriously injured in the incident.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP)  A North Dakota judge has dismissed a complaint that regulators filed against a North Carolina-based company that handled security for the developer of the heavily protested Dakota Access oil pipeline.
North Dakota's Private Investigative and Security Board plans to appeal Judge John Grinsteiner's Wednesday ruling to the state Supreme Court. Should that fail, it could pursue fines administratively.
The dispute is whether TigerSwan provided actual investigative or security services within North Dakota without a license, rather than consulting services that are outside of the board's jurisdiction.
Grinsteiner in April rejected a board request to ban TigerSwan from the state. On Wednesday, he agreed with TigerSwan's attorney that any decision on whether the company should be fined for its actions during the protests should be made administratively.
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Schroder posted 25 points (10-20 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds and one assist across 30 minutes during a 119-110 loss to the Celtics on Friday.
The shoulder was a bit of a concern coming into the game, but Schroder showed no ill effects as he put forth his best scoring total since Jan. 15. He had failed to reach the 20-point mark across the previous four games, which had been his longest such streak of the season. The lack of supporting stats in this one was a bit disappointing, however.
Stavanger (Norway) : Former world champion Viswanathan Anand on Tuesday beat Fabiano Caruana of United States in the sixth round to register his first win of the Altibox Norway chess tournament here.
Having lost two and drawn three, Anand was under pressure to find back his winning ways and the Indian ace did that in style at the expense of Caruana who suffered his first loss in the tournament.
Anand moved up to 2.5 points out of a possible six and two white games out of the remaining three rounds might just help him recover more.
Armenian Levon Aronian was the other winner of the day, accounting for a rather out-of-sort Vladimir Kramnik of Russia while world champion Magnus Carlsen of Norway remained winless for the sixth day running as he was held to a draw by Maxime Vachier-Lagrave.
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MIDWAY, Utah — Midway Ice Castles will be closing on Sunday due to warm weather.
“It’s been a warm winter, which has made it difficult to sustain the ice,” explained Ice Castles CEO Ryan Davis in a statement sent to FOX 13. “We will assess the temperatures this week and if it becomes cool enough to provide guests with the same high-quality experience they expect and deserve, we may reopen next weekend. Unfortunately, this has been a very warm winter. We’ll adjust our plans as the weather allows.”
The Ice Castles will be open with extended hours on Friday and Saturday to accommodate as many visitors as possible before closing. The attraction will be open until midnight on both days.
The Utah-based company also has Ice Castle attractions in Colorado, Minnesota, New Hampshire, Alberta and Manitoba.
Melania Trump is trying to tamp down speculation about why she has not been seen in public in nearly three weeks.
The First Lady tweeted on Wednesday about the media “working overtime speculating where I am & what I’m doing. Rest assured, I’m here at the @WhiteHouse w my family, feeling great, & working hard on behalf of children & the American people!”
I see the media is working overtime speculating where I am & what I'm doing. Rest assured, I'm here at the @WhiteHouse w my family, feeling great, & working hard on behalf of children & the American people! — Melania Trump (@FLOTUS) May 30, 2018
Mrs Trump was last seen in public in the early hours of May 10 when she joined President Donald Trump to welcome home three Americans released from detention in North Korea.
The White House announced four days later she had been admitted to a hospital to treat a benign kidney condition.
She had also recently launched her initiative to teach kindness to children.
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Manchester City goalkeeper Claudio Bravo could miss the remaining five games of the season after sustaining an injury in Thursday's 0-0 Premier League draw with rivals Manchester United.
Chilean Bravo was carried off on a stretcher in the 79th minute and replaced by Willy Caballero.
"Of course he has an injury, probably [out] for some weeks," manager Pep Guardiola said after the game. "I don't know if he will be available again this season."
Fourth-placed City, a point and a place above United, travel to relegation-threatened Middlesbrough on Sunday.
(Reporting by Aditi Prakash in Bengaluru; Editing by Peter Rutherford)
Xherdan Shaqiri (Stoke): The Swiss midfielder was brilliant for Stoke, and his late goal, a dipping blast from long range, capped a fine win over Hull City.
Sokratis Papastathopoulos (Dortmund): The center back looked more like a playmaker as he jinked past his marker and arrowed a shot into the top corner.
Isco (Real Madrid): A smart and slick run and ensuing finish into the top corner helped Real Madrid come from behind to beat Sporting Gijon.
Isco (Real Madrid): The reserve player stepped up with two goals in an important win for the Spanish league leader, which was missing its top stars.
Ander Herrera (Manchester United): Herrera kept Eden Hazard quiet in a sublime marking job and even popped up to score United’s second goal.
Florian Thauvin (Marseille): The winger was outstanding as Marseille beat Saint-Etienne 4-0 in Ligue 1’s game of the week.
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Organized baseball is coming to Saginaw for the first time since 1951 when the Saginaw Jacks played in the Central League.
The Saginaw Sugar Beets will play as part of the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League after veteran baseball coach Corky Thompson purchased the rights to the Lorain County Ironmen.
Play will start next year with a formal announcement scheduled for Monday October 16th at 4:30 P-M at 5025 State in Saginaw next to Ya Ya’s.
The Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League is sanctioned and supported by Major League Baseball with prospects who are primarily N-C-A-A Division One players and not paid so as to maintain their eligibility.
The league follows N-C-A-A rules.
There’s a 42 game regular season played in June and July with a playoff for qualified teams to follow.
Notable alumni include Major League baseball players Nick Swisher and David Dellucci along with Bay City native Matt Mieske.
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During part two of my Getting To Know Cardi B interview, we focused on her music and personality. Right off the bat, Cardi referenced her relationship with God. She explained how she prayed to God and ended up at the strip club.
“If you know me, you know that I have this deep connection to God,” she said. “Is it crazy for me to say that I used to ask God to please help me? The strip club really helped me. I can say that it saved me…God put that in my way.”
The strip club would end up making her life better. Now, she has two hit mixtapes under her belt and in her latest, she’s showing off her growth. Cardi talked about how she was cautious to work with other rappers because of the lies they might say and revealed why she’s putting in work to make sure she doesn’t get a bullshit 360 deal.
Her new tape, Gangsta Bitch Music Vol 2, is out now.
New Delhi: TVS Motor Company has introduced the TVS Apache RTR 200 4V with Dual-Channel Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS).
The TVS Apache RTR 200 4V ABS has peen priced at Rs 1.7 lakh (ex-Showroom Delhi).
The new generation Dual-Channel ABS unit on the TVS Apache RTR 200 4V assures confidence in late braking and optimal cornering control for both high friction and low friction.
The Dual-Channel ABS comes with Rear Wheel Lift-off Protection (RLP) control which offers quick detection and recovery of the wheel-lock and achieves higher dynamic stability through precise close-loop slip control.
This variant will also bear an ABS sticker on the right side of the front mud guard.
The motorcycle churns out peak power of 20.5 PS @ 8500 rpm with a torque of 18.1 Nm @ 7000 rpm mated to a 5-speed gearbox.
The company claims that with an ascending top speed of 127 kmph, the TVS Apache RTR 200 4V with Dual-Channel ABS can go from 0-60 kmph in a mere 3.95 seconds.
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The Asian lady beetle is used as a bio-control against aphids but they are a problem in the spring when millions emerge and many end up inside homes.
March 31Kingsignal Technology Co Ltd :
* Says net profit for FY 2017 Q1 to increase by 0 percent to 20 percent, or to be 60.9 million yuan to 73.1 million yuan, compared to net profit of FY 2016 Q1 (60.9 million yuan)
* Says increased revenue as main reason for the forecast
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Harley-Davidson posted a beat for first-quarter earnings on Tuesday. The iconic American motorcycle maker made $1.03 per share on a non-adjusted basis, surpassing analysts' expectations of $1.01.
Total revenue for the quarter was $1.36 billion.
Harley saw a 12% decline in US sales for the quarter, a sign that the structural weakness in the company's home market is continuing.
The motorcycle maker, based in Milwaukee, sells its bikes for a lot of money on average, but ridership has been on the decline for years. Recently, Harley announced that it would unveil an all-electric hog by 2019, and it logged an investment in electric dirt-bike manufacturer Alta Motors in March.
Harley shares had dipped over 16% year-to-date, but in pre-market action on Tuesday, they were trending sharply higher, up nearly 6% to $43.
SAR USA introduces the SAR 9, a polymer-framed, striker-fired semi-auto constructed to NATO specs. Users will have a choice of three backstraps for a customized fit, and the pistol features a low-barrel axis-to-grip ratio to lessen muzzle climb and a 20-degree grip angle — providing control and fast second-shot recovery. It features a patented, double-action-style trigger and metal sights. The SAR 9 ships with a lockable hard case, two, 17-round magazines, a gunlock, cleaning equipment and a polymer holster.
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Baku. 28 November. REPORT.AZ/ President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Commander-in-Chief Ilham Aliyev has viewed conditions created at military unit in Tartar district.
Report informs, Defense Minister Zakir Hasanov reported to President, Commander-in-Chief Ilham Aliyev.
The military unit, which occupies a total area of six hectares, features headquarters, three barracks, a 360-seat canteen, different purpose warehouses, and a 100-car parking lot.
Defense Minister Zakir Hasanov informed President, Commander-in-Chief Ilham Aliyev of the operational conditions on the frontline.
Washington was forced out of Monday's practice early due to back spasms, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.
Washington is trying to win more playing time as the main backup interior lineman behind Marcell Dareus and Kyle Williams. Jerel Worthy seems to be his main competition.
Due to the weekend storm, the Douglas High School baseball and softball teams have been rescheduled to play double headers on Tuesday at home. Douglas will host North Valleys for games starting at 1 p.m. Douglas JV baseball will also play a 1 p.m. double header at home against North Valleys. Those teams were previously scheduled to play on Saturday.
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BERLIN -- Cologne's police chief says he regrets his force's use of the term "Nafris" to describe North Africans in a New Year's Eve tweet, but dismissed suggestions it engaged in racial profiling.
Officers stopped hundreds of North African men heading into downtown Cologne on Saturday to prevent a repeat of sexual assaults that marred New Year's celebrations a year earlier.
The department wrote on Twitter: "Hundreds of Nafris screened at main railway station."
Critics accused police of stopping people on their appearance alone. Opposition Green party co-leader Simone Peter told the Rheinische Post the term "Nafris" was "completely unacceptable."
Police Chief Juergen Matthies said Monday the department has used the term internally since 2013 to describe young North Africans regarded as particularly violent or criminal. He says it wasn't meant for public use.
As one of Donald Trump’s rare entertainment industry supporters, it was poetically apt that Roseanne Barr should hoist herself upon an incendiary tweet. Her vile racist missive directed at Valerie Jarret, an African American former senior advisor to Barack Obama, has set social media ablaze and led the ABC network to cancel Roseanne’s newly resurrected sitcom, after several cast and crew – including consulting producer Wanda Sykes – had already quit in disgust.
This wasn’t the first politically deranged outburst from Barr, who has used Twitter to suggest Chelsea Clinton was part of a global conspiracy led by financier George Soros and claimed a survivor of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High...
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FAYETTEVILLE, NY - The new Asian Cafe, operated by Michelle Zheng, has opened in Fayetteville, in the space formerly occupied by Pita N' Wrap.
The new cafe is at 511 E. Genesee St., in the Fayetteville Square.
The menu includes Chinese and Thai entrees, teriyaki, and dishes with homemade Ramen noodles, including Lan Zhou Ramen and Ramen noodle soup.
There is takeout, along with some seating inside.
Pita N' Wrap, which opened in January, closed after three months in business. Zheng then took over the lease, renovated and opened earlier this week.
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A fundraising page has been set up in the memory of a man who died in a car crash.
Ryan Coney, who was 22, was a passenger in a car which hit a wall in Lichfield Road, Pelsall at about 7pm on Saturday.
The online page has been set up by Mr Coney’s friend, Nathan Taylor, with whom he played for Newtown Old Boys.
He wrote: “Ryan has played football for us since he was 15-years-old and what a fantastic footballer he was. Never gave anything less than 120 per cent every single game.”
Anyone who has information on Saturday’s crash can call West Midlands Police on 101, quoting log 1970 of 11 February, or email fl_collison_invest@west-midlands.pnn.police.uk
To donate to the page visit www.gofundme.com/in-loving-memory-of-ryan-coney
A police car was pelted with bricks after officers stopped the driver of a Lamborghini in Halifax.
Calderdale beat officer Becky Tomkins tweeted a photo of the white supercar being seized by police over complaints of anti-social driving in the Pellon area on Sunday night.
When leaving the scene, the police car was attacked with bricks thrown by a group gathered nearby.
Lamborghini, McLaren and Ferrari supercars seized after pulling show-off stunts on Yorkshire motorway
The previous night the officer had impounded another supercar in the Calderdale area - an Audi R8 Spyder.
Groom has Lamborghini seized by police on his wedding day
FILE - In this Monday, Jan. 11, 2016, file photo, specialist Anthony Rinaldi is silhouetted on a screen at his post on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Stocks are at peak levels. Bonds are making money despite a raft of predictions to the contrary at the start of 2017. Even stock markets overseas, notoriously poor investments for much of the last decade, are perking higher. If it feels precarious to have so many investments doing so well, even when the economy itself is still growing only modestly, markets are giving few indications of worry. But contrarians are feeling more reasons to pause. Richard Drew, File AP Photo
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ST PETERBURG Explosives found in a residential building in St Petersburg are similar to the unexploded bomb in the city's metro, found on the day of the bombing that killed 14 people on Monday, Russian security sources said on Thursday.
"Explosives were in a similar amount that was used at Vosstaniya (metro station)," a security source told Reuters.
A Reuters witness near the searched building heard officials discussing that the explosive device "was exactly like" the unexploded bomb.
(Reporting by Polina Nikolskaya and Denis Pinchuk; writing by Maria Tsvetkova)
The Cleveland Cavaliers had employees throughout the organization write special messages for the team on the actual court at Quicken Loans Arena.
It was a gesture to let the team know that the entire organization was out there with them in support. Well, the Pacers’ Lavoy Allen apparently noticed the messages and wanted to make his own mark on the Cavaliers’ home court before Monday’s Game 2 in Cleveland.
In other news, Lavoy Allen just inscribed "Go Pacers" on the floor at The Q. He isn't sorry about it. #Pacers pic.twitter.com/iZO6vkXUEA — Charlie Clifford (@cliffWISH8) April 17, 2017
Allen got hold of a gold Sharpie and wrote “Go Pacers!!!” in all caps right there on the court.
Look at that smile — he almost got away with it undetected.
We’ll have to see if the Cavaliers try to get rid of Allen’s message.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP)  A Sacramento County jury has convicted a prison inmate of repeatedly stabbing a prison guard.
Prosecutors said Friday that Erik St. John may face life in prison when he is sentenced next month for assault, resisting, and four counts of possessing inmate-made weapons.
He refused to leave his California State Prison-Sacramento cell in 2015, hiding behind a sheet tied to an overhead light fixture. When correctional officers entered his cell, he leaped from behind the sheet and stabbed one officer behind his protective shield before he was subdued.
Officials did not say how badly the officer was injured.
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St. John was also found with weapons three other times.
He has prior convictions for arson and making criminal threats with a hate crime allegation.
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — A new air service route between Ohio and North Carolina has been announced for an airport in northwest Ohio.
The president and chief executive officer of the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority announced Monday that American Airlines will launch a twice-daily nonstop service between Toledo Express Airport in northwest Ohio and Charlotte Douglas International Airport in Charlotte, North Carolina. The service will start Aug. 22.
Port authority President Paul Toth says the airport received a $750,000 grant from the federal government in 2011 that would help subsidize the cost of the flights.
Officials say the flights will be on a 50-seat regional jet, and the new service is expected to increase total traffic at the airport by as much as 30 percent.
FBI's Andrew McCabe reportedly plead his case before top DOJ officials after his pension is put in jeopardy; reaction on 'The Ingraham Angle.'
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An Edmonton man is using his hobby to help our city's vulnerable.
Paul Macdonald starting sewing 30 years ago with a standard machine, but traded up for a much faster industrial one, a machine that now makes essential items for Edmonton’s homeless.
Macdonald sews fleece toques, socks and mitts which he then donates to Hope Mission and the Bissell centre.
He has made and donated over a thousand since he started.
“You know I like making them” said Macdonald, “and I thought maybe I could make them to give to people that are disadvantaged.”
He said he spends an hour here or there in his sewing room; toques and socks take about two minutes for him to put together while mitts take him about four.
A company called Polar Tech donates large rolls of fleece for him to use, making his helpful hobby affordable.
Macdonald said he hopes his hobby helps those who need it most, as well as inspire others to get out and volunteer.
$260K Ferrari totaled in fiery wreck an hour after purchase
An ill-fated motorist crashed his brand new Ferrari in spectacular fashion – just one hour after purchasing the more than $260,000 sports car in England.
DUBAI: The ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Afghanistan died on Wednesday of wounds sustained in a bomb attack in Kandahar last month that also killed five Emirati aid workers, the UAE’s foreign ministry announced.
“With great sadness and sorrow, we mourn the martyr of the nation and his duty, the righteous son Juma Mohammed Abdullah Al-Kaabi, who gave his pure soul for the sake of humanity,” the ministry said in a statement quoted by official news agency WAM.
The Hutchinson Fire Department is working a gas leak on the western side of the city, according to an official with Hutchinson-Reno County Emergency Communications.
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SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Two people are in police custody Friday night after police say they broke up a heroin distribution and manufacturing center on State Street.
Springfield police spokesman Ryan Walsh told 22News narcotics officers arrested Israel Silva-Guzman and Angelie Cabrera after seizing 61 raw grams and 141 bags of heroin, an undisclosed amount of money and cocaine, at 691 State Street.
Walsh said the two are being charged with heroin trafficking, possession of a Class A and B drug with intent to sell, possession of ammunition, and possession of drugs in a drug free school zone.
No further information was available.
PETOSKEY, Mich. — A northern Michigan woman has been sentenced up to 22½ years in prison for suffocating her infant daughter, her second criminal case in the death of a child.
The Petoskey News-Review reports 32-year-old Lisa Rae Bryan learned her punishment on Tuesday in Emmet County Circuit Court.
Bryan last month pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter. She was charged with second-degree murder in the 2016 death of her daughter, Isabella.
Bryan admitted that she was sleeping with Isabella close to her chest when the child died just weeks after birth.
In 2010, another infant died in Tulsa, Oklahoma, while Bryan was taking a bath with her. She served slightly more than a year in prison for second-degree manslaughter.
The body of a missing hill walker has been recovered from the Derryveigh mountains in County Donegal.
The man was walking in the Sliabh Sneachta area in County Donegal.
The alarm was raised on Saturday night when he had not returned to his car.
It is understood his body was found at 18:00 BST on Sunday, and rescue teams were stood down at 21:50 BST.
He was originally from England but had a home in Donegal, RTÉ reports.
The Donegal Mountain Rescue Team thanked everyone involved in the search.
Tyson Fury admitted last night that getting rounds under his belt after 30 months on the sidelines would be the objective in his comeback fight on Saturday week and that he wanted to be “put under pressure” by opponent Sefer Seferi, who he claimed was a descendant of a Macedonian king.
Seferi, the Albanian cruiserweight who has fought just once at heavyweight, will face Fury at the Manchester Arena, and the self-styled “Gypsy King” insisted that it would be back to business quickly after the bout if he suffered no cuts or injuries.
“He’s very tough. His brother [Nuri] is very tough and he fought the heavyweight champion of the world, Herbie Hide. Hide beat him on points. These Albanian fellas are very, very tough. That’s why I picked him. He’s a distant relative of a barbarian, who was a Macedonian king,” claimed 29-year-old Fury, undefeated in 25 fights.
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ROYAL OAK, MICH (WXYZ) - Chef Johnny Prep from Mr. B's in Royal Oak stopped by Broadcast House to prepare a dish for each team competing in this year's Super Bowl. He made Philly Cheese Steak in honor of the Philadelphia Eagles and New England Clam Chowder in honor of the New England Patriots.
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* Says for Q2 of 2017, company expects organic sales to increase by around 2% and an adjusted operating margin of around 8.5%
* Says expectation for full year remains unchanged with an organic sales growth of around 4% and an adjusted operating margin of around 8.5%.
* Says we expect the operational cash flow for the full year 2017 to remain strong and to be more than $0.8 billion, excluding antitrust related matters and any other discrete items
* Says we currently see some uncertainties relating to light vehicle production growth
* Says R,D&E investments, net are expected to be at the high end of the 6.5-7.0% range of sales for the full year
* Says capital expenditures are expected to be in the range of 5-6% of sales for the full year
* Says uncertainties include high inventory levels and slower sales momentum, especially in North America and China
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Wright (concussion) is considered day-to-day ahead of Sunday's game against the Rams, Michael-Shawn Dugar of SeattlePI.com reports.
It seems like Wright's availability will come down to the wire. If he's forced to sit Sunday, D.J. Alexander and Terrance Garvin could be in store for unexpected playing time, especially if Bobby Wagner (hamstring) is also deemed unfit to play.
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Foam in old furniture can give off toxic gas and kits were ready and waiting before patients caught up in the inferno arrived at hospital.
Dr Malcolm Tunnicliff, the clinical director for emergency and acute care at King's College Hospital in south London, dealt with 12 casualties from the fire which killed at least a dozen people and injured scores more in the early hours of Wednesday.
He said: “We knew in advance that it was a fire in an enclosed space so we also knew there was a real risk of cyanide poisoning from foam in older furniture burning.
Chesnara Plc (CSN.L), an insurance-focused takeover specialist, said on Friday it was "optimistic" that the UK acquisition market would become more active as uncertainty caused by regulatory changes and Solvency II capital rules reduces.
The company said it had noted a recent gradual increase in closed book market activity in the UK, with larger finance companies looking to potentially shed capital intensive life and pension businesses and refocus on their core activities.
"We have the flexibility to accommodate a wide range of potential target books," said Chesnara, which mainly buys life insurance funds closed to new customers.
The company posted a nearly 5 percent fall in 2016 IFRS pretax profit to 40.7 million pounds ($50.74 million), hurt by lower interest rates and the absence of gains from its acquisition of Dutch company Waard Group in 2015.
(Reporting by Esha Vaish and Noor Zainab Hussain in Bengaluru; Editing by Sunil Nair)
Brandon Lee Wolowski is escorted to Central Court by sheriff's deputies for his preliminary hearing in 2013.
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Chris Del Conte has been formally introduced as the new athletic director at Texas.
Del Conte portrayed Texas as the dream destination for any athletic director. It has one of the wealthiest and largest athletic departments in the country, a massive, passionate alumni base that spreads from coast to coast, and an internationally recognizable brand
It also a place that has struggled through losing football, unrest in the fan base and an unsettled administration in recent years. Del Conte will be Texas’ fourth athletic director since 2013. He comes from TCU.
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CLEVELAND, Ohio -- FOX 8 is relaunching our missing persons segments with the help of Amanda Berry.
We hope the segments will help loved ones reunite with their missing family members.
Latrisha Wheeler, 17, hasn't been seen since she left for school the morning of Sept. 25.
She is 5'4" tall and was wearing jeans, a denim skirt and white shoes.
Anyone with information is asked to call Det. Grabski with the Cleveland Police at 216-623-5218.
You can see the daily missing persons segment with Amanda Berry on FOX 8 News at 6 a.m., 8 a.m., noon, 4 p.m., 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.
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Good evening ladies and gentlemen. Your Colorado Avalanche take on the Devils of New Jersey tonight at the Rock.
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Waterloo Regional Police say they arrested a 37-year-old Cambridge man Monday in connection two a serious of assaults.
He has been charged with two counts of sexual assault and two counts of sexual interference in relation to incidents that allegedly occurred in the late 1990’s and early 2000’s.
Police say the two victims were known to the accused.
No further information was available at this time.
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People from more than 190 countries have the chance to see the United Leasing and Finance Championship when it begins this Thursday.
The tournament is hosted at Victoria National in Newburgh. It’s broadcast by the Golf Channel and gives Southwestern Indiana global exposure that our region typically doesn’t get.
The Economic Development Coalition uses the tournament and the days leading up to it as a way to bring potential investments to the area.
SWIN EDC President & CEO Greg Wathen says, “We are hosting a group of six to play in the pro-am and what we try to do is entice them to introduce them to the marketplace but to say hey if you’re looking at potential investments this would be a great place for you to invest.
The Newburgh based tournament starts in full on Thursday and runs through Sunday.
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — UAB junior forward William Lee has submitted his name to the NBA draft but hasn't hired an agent.
The 6-foot-9 Lee led the Blazers in scoring and rebounding, averaging 13.2 points and 6.7 rebounds. The two-time Conference USA defensive player of the year led the league and ranked 20th nationally with 2.4 blocked shots per game.
Lee has until May 24 to decide whether to withdraw or remain in the draft.
He said in a release Monday that submitting his name "allows me to safely see where I am projected at this point in my career without jeopardizing my last year of eligibility."
UAB coach Robert Ehsan says he thinks Lee has the skill set to succeed in the NBA.
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Galway Bay fm newsroom – The man who died at Knockferry Pier in Moycullen on New Year’s Eve has been named locally as Noel McDonagh.
Mr. McDonagh, who was 67 years of age, had been living in Dublin but was originally from the Knockferry area of Rosscahill.
Emergency Services attended the scene at Knockferry pier shortly after 8pm on Saturday where the body of Mr. McDonagh was recovered from the water.
It’s understood he may have been working with a boat at the time and Gardai believe his vehicle may have slipped into the water.
Honours were also awarded to six senior figures at Revenue & Customs, which has been criticised for keeping taxpayers waiting for a total of four million hours before answering telephone calls.
Five priorities for the honours system will be introduced, including recognising those who boost the economy; those who support young people in achieving their potential; those who aid social mobility; those who help their local communities; and those who tackle discrimination.
The new system will be in place for the Queen’s Birthday honours in the summer.
A Whitehall source told The Times that the recent announcements had been proposed by Mr Cameron’s team. They said: “These things are put together with quite a lot of time to spare.”
A Richmond business is pledging to add jobs.
Governor Ralph Northam was at Paymerang on Midlothian Turnpike on Monday when the company announced a $26 million growth investment from Aldrich Capital Partners.
Paymerang's primary focus is providing electronic payment solutions for businesses.
The company says it plans to add more than 100 jobs in the area over the next five years.
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Prospective students and families are invited to a free informational event in Edwardsville with Milton Hershey School® admissions counselors.
The informational event will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 7, at Grotto Pizza, 36 Gateway Shopping Center, Edwardsville.
Families will learn more about how the school’s education and structured home life programs for children. The school offers small class sizes, extra study hours, hands-on learning, access to the latest technology and the opportunity to earn scholarships toward continuing education.
MHS is a cost-free, private, coeducational school in Hershey, for children from families of lower income in pre-k through 12th grade. The school provides a positive, nurturing home life year-round, so children have the skills necessary to be successful in all aspects of life.
No registration is required to attend the informational Family Event. Call 1-800-322-3248 or register online at mhskids.org.
Finding out your ancestry? Here's what happens to your DNA sample.
Millions of Americans are submitting their DNA to companies, like AncestryDNA, to find out more about their ethnic backgrounds. Here's what happens to your sample and the privacy rights you have over your data.
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They said if you plan on drinking, make sure you have a safe ride home.
Chairman of Mothers Against Drunk Driving wants to make sure you stay safe after a Super Bowl Party.
With the Super Bowl this weekend, Mothers Against Drunk Driving is advising fans to plan ahead.
The chairman of the Quincy chapter said while you should have fun at your Super Bowl party, he wants to make sure that you make the right decision after the party. He said drinking and driving could lead to serious consequences such as going to jail, injuring yourself or someone else. He says if you are hosting a party, you should also think about the safety of your guest.
"Keep on being a good host and make sure that they get home safely," said chairman J.T. Dozier. "You stay sober and offer them a ride home or call a cab or say, 'why don't you spend the night here on my couch.'"
Dozier said if you do plan on drinking, make sure you have a designated driver.
Sports are good for your health and the gym is there so you can have a healthy silhouette.
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Just a day before the special Senate election in Alabama, President Trump recorded a robocall in support of Republican candidate Roy Moore.
The recording will go out today to urge voter turnout for Moore.
Trump also spoke in favor of Moore while at a Pensacola rally over the weekend.
Former president, Barack Obama, recorded a robocall for the Alabama special Senate election.
Obama’s recording calls on voters to get out and support Democrat Doug Jones.
The Jones campaign has not decided yet whether to use Obama’s plea for fear of backfiring in a state of mostly Republican conservatives.
COCONUT CREEK, Fla. (AP) — A commission is investigating how law enforcement and other state agencies responded to a deadly shooting at a Florida high school.
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The Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Commission held its first meeting Tuesday. The 16 members appointed by Gov. Rick Scott will question school and mental health officials. They also will hear from the Broward Sheriff’s Office about how it handled the Feb. 14 shooting that left 17 dead and 17 wounded.
Commission members include law enforcement administrators, education officials, a state senator, a mental health counselor and the fathers of victims Alex Schachter, Meadow Pollack and Aliana Petty. The members were appointed by Scott, state House Speaker Richard Corcoran and Senate President Joe Negron.
The commission’s final report is due Jan. 1.
The Henderson County Commission met in a special called session on Tuesday night, November 28th, to consider several agenda items. Foremost on the list was vote to move forward with the $1.6 million dollar agreement with the City of Lexington to purchase the Reeves building at the Timberlake Industrial Development site, along with 74 additional…
For the complete story, see the December 6th edition of The Lexington Progress.
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I feel like every year, once April hits I am counting down the days until I can enjoy dinner outside. I don't get home to visit my family in Buffalo very often, but I always try to go during the spring and summer because there's nothing I love more than spending time on the patio. My dad has a serious green thumb so he always does a great job making the garden look lush and inviting.
Luann de Lesseps tied the knot on New Year’s Eve, saying “I do” to Tom D’Agostino during a massive wedding at the Brazilian Court Hotel in Palm Beach, Florida.
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Former Congressman Paul Hodes discusses politics, lifestyle and the arts in a fun and informative format. Have a listen!
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press release: On Tuesday, June 5, award-winning filmmaker Robin Hauser returns to Madison for the exclusive Wisconsin premiere of her new documentary, bias, presented by CUNA Mutual Group and Old National Bank. Hauser's film examines the nature of implicit bias, its impact on our social and professional lives and what it will take to induce change. For this Accelerate Madison event at the Orpheum Theater, there will also be a networking reception with drinks and appetizers and a post-screening conversation with the director.
The cost is only $25 in advance for members of the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce, $40 nonmembers ($50 at the door). Register at bit.ly/BiasMadison to join the conversation and help move our economy and our community forward.
As 2016 closes tonight, the Portland Trail Blazers are almost done with half of their season and sit 5.5 games out of seventh place in the Western Conference. It's also worth noting that Portland is 1.5 games out of eighth place.
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Senior Corps RSVP Director, Cheryl Freeman, invites local Historic City News readers who are willing to spend a little time this summer helping others, to consider volunteer opportunities available with RSVP of St Johns County.
Community members are needed to assist once a week during the summer reading and algebra programs through the St. Johns County School District.
“There are students who can greatly benefit from the help of those willing to give just a small amount of their time,” Freeman told local reporters. “Assistance from community volunteers can make all the difference in helping these students succeed.”
Orientation for volunteers will be held Monday, June 5, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Fullerwood Auditorium located at 10 Hildreth Drive, in St. Augustine.
Freeman said that the hours are flexible and, even if you are traveling this summer, you can help while you are in town. Contact RSVP to make a training reservation or for more information by calling (904) 547-3945.
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Sen. Mitch McConnell continues his sit-down with Joe Scarborough, and he discusses everything from the repeal and replacing of the ACA and Senate dysfunction to tweeting and tax reform.
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Darryl Genis, perhaps Santa Barbara's best known criminal defense attorney, was sentenced Monday to serve 24 months behind bars by a federal judge in Los Angeles for willfully failing to pay $679,958 in taxes on $3.5 million of unreported earnings over an eight-year span. Outspokenly brash both inside and outside of the courtroom, Genis will surrender to authorities for incarceration May 15. Where he will serve his time remains to be determined, but under federal rules, the most Genis can get off for good behavior is 3.6 months.
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The Rock Springs Tigers were unable to hold off the tough offense of the Kelly Walsh Trojans as they fall, 60-51. The Tigers are now 2-2 in conference play and 8-7 overall.
Freshman Graedyn Buell led the Tigers in scoring with 20 points. Sophomore Justis Reese, junior Derek Lionberger, senior Noah Spence, and senior Nick McMurtrey each added 6 points.
The Tigers will play the Natrona County Mustangs tomorrow. Tipoff is set for 2:30 p.m. Listen to the game live on WyoRadio’s am 1360 krkk.
Experience a cruise with one of the authentic Hurtigruten ships from Bergen into the realm of the Northern Lights.
We have added exciting activities to the tour package like dog sledding in Tromso and a visit to the North Cape. From Kirkenes, the end point of your cruise, you will fly to Oslo with an overnight stay included. READ more about Cruise into the realm of the Northern Lights
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LONDON (CNN) — A pilot who allegedly passed out in the cockpit of a Boeing 737 in Canada was arrested on suspicion of being drunk, police said.
Capt. Miroslav Gronych was “behaving oddly before he became unconscious in the cockpit” on Saturday, Calgary police said. The plane, with 99 passengers and six crew members, was scheduled to fly to Regina before heading to Winnipeg and Cancun, Mexico.
Gronych, a 37-year-old Slovak national, was charged with having control of an aircraft while impaired.
“Initial tests conducted by police indicate the pilot was severely impaired by alcohol,” police said in a statement.
Budget airline Sunwing apologized for their pilot’s behavior and commended the rest of the crew for their diligence in handling what they described as a “very unfortunate matter.”
Sunwing said the plane took off a short time after with a different pilot.
DC Skateboarding and its team riders will host giveaways, live skate jams, contests and more. 3-6 pm. Free.
Yiwu State-owned Capital Operation Co., Ltd. -- Moody's assigns Baa3 to USD notes guaranteed by Yiwu State-owned Capital Operation Co., Ltd. (Chinese)
The Los Angeles experimental R&B duo THEY. may hail from the sunshine state, but their sound has always borrowed generously from the Midwest (you don't have to strain to hear how much they borrow from Jeremih). It makes sense, then, that the group would look to Milwaukee for their latest remix.
Today the band released a jazzy flip of their track "Deep End," remixed by Milwaukee producer Thane and featuring a typically cocky verse from Milwaukee rapper IshDARR. It's not often we get to hear Milwaukee artists collaborate with national artists like this, but it's probably something we'll be seeing a lot more of in the coming years. You can stream the remix below.
Janet Jackson’s best friend and creative director Gil Duldulao has two words for anyone who thinks the singer’s a gold digger: “F – – k you,” he wrote on Instagram.
Reports suggested Jackson could earn up to $500 million from her split from Qatari billionaire Wissam Al Mana after their son was born.
“Even if there was a possibility that my friend could make $500 mil off of having a child. It’s not in her character . . . So you f – – kers that state that — f – – k you,” he wrote.
He then tweeted: “You know how much she’s worth?”
Sources said Jackson could receive $200 million. She’s reportedly already worth $150 million.
(WAND) - the man charged with impersonating a police officer is due in court Monday.
There will be a hearing to see if Justin Hefner is mentally fit to stand trial.
Back in February, officers arrested Hefner after he told Edgar County Sheriff's deputies he was a federal agent who needed help arresting people in Edgar County.
Hefner is facing several charges of impersonating an officer.
Jamie and Scott are joined by Iain from Light Reading this week and they start by discussing the pros and cons of becoming a communications-slash-content provider. Is convergence a sound business strategy or is it better to just stick with what your company does best?
Next up: Why Chinese vendors are getting a hard time from Western authorities, with ZTE coming under so much fire it might have to cut its operations significantly.
They conclude with a look Amazon, which thanks to a convergent strategy for its Prime premium service, has managed to acquire over 100,000 subscribers. The guys speculate about why Amazon has decided to release this data but conclude it's unlikely to ease up its heavy investment anytime soon.
Download the audio on Soundcloud here: https://soundcloud.com/telecoms-podcast/going-for-a-slash and subscribe on iTunes here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/telecoms-com-podcast/id1124414975?mt=2
× Significant thunderstorms over Cook County until 1:15PM CDT
..SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR EAST CENTRAL COOK COUNTY UNTIL
115 PM CDT…
At 1243 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Bridgeport, or near Northerly Island, moving northeast at 30 mph.
Half inch hail and winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with
this storm.
Locations impacted include…
Chicago, Cicero, Berwyn, Chatham, Summit, Lyons, Stickney, Midway
Airport, Lincoln Park, Navy Pier, Northerly Island, Burbank,
Evergreen Park, Bridgeport, Forest View, Bedford Park, Englewood,
Lakeview, Hyde Park and Humboldt Park.
Including the following interstates…
I-55 between mile markers 283 and 294.
I-57 between mile markers 355 and 358.
I-94 between mile markers 47 and 65.
I-290 between mile markers 24 and 29.
I-294 between mile markers 47 and 65.
A severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for
northeastern Illinois.
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‘The Hall’ Closing to Make Way for Mixed Use Development (Hoodline)
New East Oakland Plaza (EastBayTimes)
Oakland’s Pothole Blitz (SFBay)
A Look at Dogpatch Development (SFWeekly)
Car Makers Are Designing in Layers of Distraction (EastBayTimes)
Expanded Transit for Fleet Week (EastBayTimes)
San Francisco’s Most Famous Graveyards (Curbed)
Commentary: Countdown Signal Law Necessary (SFChron)
Commentary: But you Can’t Ban Gasoline Cars (SFExaminer)
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0:51 Fans line up waiting for Twenty One Pilots Pause
2:35 Saburo Masada visits site of his internment for first time since 1942
0:33 Fresno police arrest two after string of armed robberies
1:39 Most babies should be exposed to peanuts earlier, according to new guidelines
3:02 Meet Alexander Mickelthwate, the third conductor candidate for the Fresno Philharmonic
1:36 'The King,' (Elvis impersonator Will Kettler) is in the house for Valentine’s Day weddings
1:31 Worn Poverello House warehouse leaks, in need of repairs
2:08 Fowler girls chase Central Section's lone unbeaten regular season
3:58 Boulders, concrete flown in to strengthen damaged Oroville spillway
A double-stuffed city council meeting is set for Monday night in Rochester, after weather canceled their last session two weeks ago.
Council will hold public hearings on projects that will change the downtown landscape. First on the agenda, a plan to renovate five blocks of 4th street Southwest from 1st avenue to 6th avenue southwest.
In addition to complete re-pavement, the 4-point-6 million dollar project calls for signals, lighting, sewer, and landscaping changes.
Next, the Bloom towers project will seek initial approval after missing that chance at the last meeting.
Lastly, City Council could put to rest the Hotel Carlton saga, if they agree with the Heritage Preservation Commission and designate the Current Days Inn building as a historic landmark.
Property rights cornerstone of socialist market economy: Premier Li
Property rights are the cornerstone of a socialist market economy, and protecting these rights has always been an important element of the government's agenda, Premier Li Keqiang said Tuesday.
"Private investment has been weak for some time due to problems in property rights protection and some other factors," Li said at a press conference after the conclusion of the annual session of the top legislature. "We have paid high attention to this problem."
He stressed that private businesses now account for about half of government tax revenue, and contribute 90 percent to newly-added urban employment.
"A contract must be honored and no legitimate contract should be treated as a piece of scrap paper," Li said, adding that the government would reassure all property owners about the protection of their property rights.
Police responded late Sunday night to a shooting in Boston's Roxbury neighborhood that left two people injured.
The incident happened around 11:30 p.m. on Mount Pleasant Avenue and Forest Street.
One of the victims is in critical condition. The second victim suffered minor injuries.
There's no word yet if police have any suspects.
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Ah, we’re at the time of year where a pair of Steph Curry shoes come out. This can go one of two ways: either they get roasted by the internet for being corny dad shoes, or they’re kind of fire.
The newest releases are a four different versions of Under Armour’s Curry 3s. Because this weekend is the NBA All-Star Game, the first ones we’re going to see are the Curry 3 “Brass Band” mids, which are meant to represent New Orleans and you can cop on Feb. 17.
Headlines: IPL 2018: Sunrisers Hyderabad wins against Mumbai Indians
IPL 2018: Sunrisers Hyderabad won against Mumbai Indians yesterday. It was the 23rd IPL match. Watch to know more.
Prominent same-sex marriage opponent Tony Abbott has joined family and friends to see his sister Christine Forster marry her long-term partner Virginia Edwards.
The two, who were engaged for four years, tied the knot at a ceremony in Sydney's CBD on Friday afternoon before partying into the evening.
Mr Abbott, who was one of the strongest voices opposing a change to Australia's Marriage Act, said he was "very happy" for the couple as he arrived just before the ceremony.
"I'm looking forward to having a new sister-in-law," he said.
Ms Forster and Ms Edwards, wearing matching navy outfits, also posed for photographs in the city's Botanic Gardens.
They became two of the most outspoken marriage equality advocates during Australia's postal survey on the issue last year, which delivered a 62 per cent "yes" vote and subsequent change to the law.
The man killed Sunday night after a pedestrian accident has been identified.
Police say the man was 25-year-old Nelsin Santos of Oceanview.
According to authorities, Santos was walking within the westbound land of Kaiminani Drive when a Toyota 4Runner struck him near the cross street of Ane Keohokalole. Big Island police say a 25-year-old Kailua-Kona man was driving the 4Runner.
The accident happened around 8:30 p.m.
Santos was taken to the Kona Community hospital in critical condition where he later died.
An autopsy has been scheduled to determine the exact cause of death.
Police opened a negligent homicide investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call Officer Justin Hooser at (808) 326-4646, ext. 229, or Big Island CrimeStoppers at (808) 961-8300.
This is the twenty-second fatality on Big Island roads this year compared to 15 last year.
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Brett Eldredge has a new album coming out in August….What do ya think of his first single?
Upstream is one of only 10 companies from across Europe selected for the accolade in this category. This important distinction reflects Upstream's ability to demonstrate a solid, international growth strategy, achieving outstanding results in terms of key metrics, such as consumer reach, geographical footprint, revenues generated, paying subscribers, mobile operator clients, new product offerings and market share.
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(Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Monday it approved Sanofi SA’s Admelog as the first follow-on biologic version of Eli Lilly and Co’s fast-acting insulin, Humalog.
FILE PHOTO: French multinational pharmaceutical company SANOFI logo seen at their headquaters in Paris, France, March 8, 2016. REUTERS/Philippe Wojazer/File Photo
The drug is a short-acting insulin product, generally administered just before meals, to help patients with diabetes control blood sugar levels after eating.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 30 million people in the United States have diabetes.
Though “La La Land” might be better remembered for the Oscar it didn’t win thanks to the Best Picture envelope snafu, it did still pick up awards in six categories. Production designer David Wasco and set decorator Sandy Reynolds-Wasco earned first-time Academy Awards for their work, which included a staggering number of sets and locations that had to accommodate the often large-scale musical numbers. But the duo’s Technicolor sets didn’t just dazzle audiences; the film’s cast and crew were similarly captivated by the graphic backdrops, from an ingenue’s cheery apartment to an Old Hollywood-style take on Paris. In this exclusive clip from the DVD and Blu-ray release, which comes out April 25 (the film is available now on Digital HD if you can’t wait), director Damien Chazelle and actress Emma Stone discuss the magical world of the movie, and the Wascos offer a look inside their process and a glimpse at some of the details that viewers might have missed on the big screen.
Wed, Jun 14: As Calgary looks to secure its first supervised drug site, those faced with addiction question how effective it will be. Tracy Nagai reports.
March 29 Mid Penn Bancorp Inc
* Mid Penn Bancorp - Announced signing of a merger agreement, calls for co to buy stock of Scottdale in a transaction valued at approximately $59.1 million
* Mid Penn Bancorp Inc - Co expects deal will be immediately accretive to tangible book value per share, will "materially increase their capital ratios"
* Mid Penn Bancorp - Under terms of agreement shareholders of Scottdale common stock will receive $1,166/share for each share - SEC Filing
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NORTH ANDOVER, MA (WHDH) - Authorities say several venomous spiders and scorpions were found Friday afternoon in a bathroom at a Petco store on Waverly Road in North Andover.
A customer notified store employees just before 3 p.m. after making the startling discovery.
Officers responded to the store and found “several containers” with spiders and scorpions inside.
The scorpions and spiders did not get loose, according to police.
The incident is under investigation.
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Handicap seating an issue at Riverbend; organizer say they will look into it
People with disabilities are complaining about the seating arrangements at Riverbend. They say it doesn't meet federal disability regulations but officials with Riverbend said it is the best they can do.
Summer springs — an osprey dive,
dead-aimed, streamlined, heated high —
at least for those beyond the shores,
whose youth sprang many years before.
Ah youth, when languid lessons bored.
Reflex tells us prowl and hunt.
Expectation. Daily grunt.
We hoaries fail to read the wind —
A call to peaceful, soulful mend
that languid summer breezes send.
Within the monuments of age,
our humid, foggy, maze-y days,
glint memories once turned our tails —
first leap to flight! that siren wail!
a perfect catch upon the swale.
Bring them! Break all surface ails!
Dear youth, this summer, let us sail.
This is Mich McFarland’s 13th summer on the Vineyard. She currently teaches and writes in Maryland, where she recently received an Outstanding Graduate Award from the Johns Hopkins University Master of Arts in Writing program.
× Expressway Expected to Close for Bridge Work for Next Three Days
SCRANTON — Thousands of cars and trucks use the Central Scranton Expressway to get from downtown Scranton to Interstate 81.
Starting Tuesday, April 18, they will have to find another route.
PennDOT has given a contractor permission to close the outbound lane only. Outbound was already down to one lane.
It’s all so the contractor can do more work on the new Harrison Avenue Bridge which passes over the expressway.
There will be some pothole patching as well.
The same thing is scheduled to happen Wednesday, April 19 and Thursday, April 20 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
A detour is in place. To get from downtown Scranton, drivers can take Moosic Street to Meadow Avenue to get on Interstate 81.
The new Harrison Avenue Bridge is expected to be finished this summer.
This section of the Central Scranton Expressway was closed last week for work on the new Harrison Avenue Bridge.
Over 200 security personnel have been deployed at Kololo in Amuru district, ahead of a planned visit by the Lands Minister, Betty Amongi on Monday. Area Member of Parliament, Gilbert Oulanya believes this is a plot by government to forcefully survey the land in question, and give it to Mahdivani group for sugar cane growing.
(KGTV) - Poway punk group Blink-182 is setting up a residency in Las Vegas.
The trio will be at the Palms Casino Resort for 16 performances starting in May.
The “Kings of the Weekend” shows will run through November.
Show dates:
May 26-27
June 8-9, 15-16, 23-24
October 26-27
November 2-3, 9-10, 16-17
Ticket sales start Friday, March 23 at 7 a.m. PT.
Blink-182 toured in 2017 in support of California, the group’s first album without founding guitarist Tom DeLonge, according to Rolling Stone. DeLonge has been replaced by Alkaline Trio’s Matt Skiba.
For more information and tickets, click here.
Gigi Hadid's 23rd Birthday Party ... Struts Out a Gold Mine of Models
Gigi Hadid Parties with Long Line of Model Friends for 23rd Birthday
Gigi Hadid was the clear standout for her 23rd birthday party this week -- but her sis and smoking hot model friends came in at a very close 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th ... you get it.
Gigi led the charge Monday night heading into an undisclosed venue in Brooklyn, where she was accompanied by her younger sister, Bella, followed by a LONG line of beauties ... including the likes of Olivia Culpo, Cara Delevingne, Amber Heard, Hailey Baldwin, Lily Aldridge, Joan Smalls, Martha Hunt and Nicola Peltz. Her parents tagged along, too.
The elder Hadid sister is coming off a fresh breakup with on-again-off-again boyfriend Zayn Malik. Nothing heals a broken heart like getting together with your girls for a golden b-day throwdown, where you turn 23 on the 23rd ... we feel better already!
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Huddersfield Town drew 1-1 with Derby County yesterday, with ex-Terrier Jacob Butterfield salvaging a point for the Rams after Town had defended resolutely for 87 minutes.
Collin Quaner opened the scoring nine minutes in, coolly slotting Martin Cranie's low cross after Joe Lolley had created the initil space for the full-back.
But the Yorkshire side couldn't hold on and are no all but resigned to play-off football come May - a milestone which would have been seen as a resounding success at the start of the season.
There were 29,031 people packed into Pride Park to watch the clash yesterday, including 1,245 Town fans who out-sung their Rams rivals fom the first whistle.
And if you were one of those supporters to make the journey to Derbyshire, you could have been pictured by our photographer!
Flick through the gallery above to see if you were spotted at the match on Monday.
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Just before midnight, Horry County police responded to a shooting on Beau Street, agency spokeswoman Krystal Dotson said via email. Officers found a man who had been struck by a bullet that went through the I'm the editor of myhorrynews.com and the Carolina Forest Chronicle, a weekly newspaper in Horry County, South Carolina.
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Britain's Prince Harry and his fiancée US actress Meghan Markle watch a dance performance by Jukebox Collective during a visit at Cardiff Castle in Cardiff, south Wales on January 18.
Meghan Markle has a lot of things planned for the wedding already and many of them break tradition. A new detail that has been revealed, however, doesn't just go against royal tradition but societal tradition as well.
According to Vogue, Meghan will be preparing a speech for the reception, "She wants the chance to thank Prince Harry, the Queen, and her family in an 'affectionate' tribute."
Vogue also points out that although Meghan's father will probably walk her down the aisle, he may not say a speech.
"The feeling is, if Meghan's father doesn't speak for her, she wants to have the chance to thank her husband and everyone who has supported them. Harry think it's a great idea."
Way to go, Meghan! You might just inspire other royal brides to break some traditions as well.
IDENTIFIED drug pusher in Silay City, Negros Occidental was charged for violation of the Republic Act 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 before the Provincial Prosecutor's Office. They were charged with the violation of Sections 5 , 11 and 12 of .
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A man has been taken to the hospital following a shooting in the 1300 block of Fourth Avenue at about 6:45 p.m. Monday, Dec. 11.
According to reports from Capt. Hank Dial, an employee of Rocco's Little Italy standing outside on a smoke break heard two gunshots. He then found a victim shot in the leg on a parking lot.
The extinct of the victim's injuries have not been released.
Police are investigating.
This is the city's second shooting Monday. Early in the morning, a woman was found shot to death in her Fifth Avenue apartment which is about one block from the latest shooting.
Anyone with information should call 696-4444 or 911.
On CN2 Today we have all the details on the York County Library’s Summer Learning Challenge! Plus we are taking the time to honor the late Cindy Johnson. Cindy was a teacher with the Rock Hill School District for more than 30 years. She passed away in November, 2017. Her husband established the Cindy McDaniel Johnson Endowed Scholarship at Winthrop University in her honor. We talk to her husband and more about her impact on students. And its Entertainment with Jenna! We have all of your weekend entertainment and movie details coming up!
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Let's be real: If you were stuck in a house-sized tin can for months at a time with only your other crewmembers as company, you might get a little slap-happy and start pranking. A tweet sent by NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson shows her floating around in a cargo bag that NASA's Shane Kimbrough and European Space Agency astronaut Thomas Pesquet zipped her into.
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Experience Kil@wat’s electrifying cuisine in the heart ofdowntown Milwaukee this Valentine’s Day with your loved one!
For Valentine’s Day weekend (2/10- 2/11) and Valentine’s Day(2/14), couples can pick from a variety of delicious offerings:
First Course Specials:
Chicken Fried Oysters, Spicy Chowchow, CeleriacRemoulade – $11
Main Course:
Beet Root Bucatini (La Clare Farms Goat Cheese,Grilled Onions, Pistachios) – $15
Grilled Flat Iron Steak (Rock Shrimp FriedJasmine Rice, Baby Bok Choy, Miso Hollandaise) – $33
Roasted Cod (Chef’s Mix Mushrooms, TonkatsuBroth, Ginger Scallion Salsa) – $32
Desserts:
Special offerings from Pastry Chef XaxonaMatabele – $9.
Chandon Brut Sparkling Wine Special: $35 per bottle
Baumann was designated for assignment Tuesday, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.
Baumann was removed from the 40-man roster in order to clear space for Eric Lauer and his major-league debut. Baumann has pitched one third of an inning for the Padres so far this season, allowing five runs, two of them earned, and walking a pair of batters.
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NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WLNE) — A fire in New Bedford left a dozen tenants searching for a new place to live weeks before Christmas.
Flames broke out at a home on Nelson Street at approximately 1:30 p.m. Sunday.
Firefighters told ABC6 News that the fire started in a 3rd floor apartment and quickly spread to the attic.
The tenants of the apartment building made it out safe.
The American Red Cross is helping seven people while the others are staying with family.
The fire remains under investigation.
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The island has been evacuated. Visitors are being taken away via ferry. (Source: Danny Owens)
WABC reports the woman started climbing around 3 p.m. ET. (Source: Danny Owens)
Local media reports the island has been evacuated. (Source: Danny Owens)
A woman has climbed the bottom of the Statue of Liberty in New York City. (Source: WPIX/CNN)
(RNN) - A woman has climbed the bottom of the Statue of Liberty in New York City.
WABC reports the woman started climbing around 3 p.m. ET, shortly after a protest group called Rise and Resist revealed a banner calling for the abolition of Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
The group told local media the climber is not affiliated with them.
Seven people have been arrested on Liberty Island.
The island has been evacuated. Visitors are being taken away via ferry.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – The bluegrass music super-duo of Jamie Dailey and Darrin Vincent has been invited to become official members of the Grand Ole Opry.
Dailey & Vincent are three time-winners of the International Bluegrass Music Association’s Entertainer of the Year award and three-time Grammy nominees as a duo. They will be formally inducted into the Opry on March 11.
Marking their 10th year as a duo, Dailey & Vincent have made 100 appearances at the Opry, including a performance on Friday night.
During the show, Opry member Marty Stuart invited the duo to join the Opry. Dailey said the invitation is “one of the most special things that has ever happened to us.”
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SACRAMENTO -- Authorities are investigating a deadly shooting in the Rosemont area that happened around 12:20 a.m. Wednesday.
When Sacramento Sheriff deputies arrived to the scene near 9200 Lilibet Avenue, they found a victim lying on the sidewalk with multiple gunshot wounds.
Investigators have only identified the victim as a 26-year-old man.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
At this time, there is no known motive or suspect information.
Authorities will remain on the scene for part of the morning as they continue their investigation.
Stay with FOX40 for updates on this story.
RIGHT NOW: @sacsheriff investigating a deadly shooting on Lilibeth Ave in the Rosemont area of Sac County. 26 yo man shot to death, responders found him on the sidewalk. @FOX40 #Sacramento pic.twitter.com/enSDowE94v — Pedro Rivera (@PedroRiveraTV) May 30, 2018
STOCKHOLM — Finland's president, 69-year-old Sauli Niinisto, has announced the birth of a son.
It's been a busy week for the Finnish head of state, who won re-election in a landslide victory Sunday and was sworn into office for a second six-year term Thursday before his second wife gave birth to a healthy boy on Friday evening.
The president's office said his spouse, Jenni Haukio, and the infant were doing well, adding that Niinisto was present during the delivery. The couple was married in 2009.
Niinisto's post on Facebook announcing the birth drew thousands of messages of congratulations in the first hour alone.
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) - Crews were called to battle two tractor trailer fires at Road Ranger.
Eastern Prairie and Thomasboro fire departments work with Rantoul and Cornbelt responders to knock down the fire. Firefighters say their efforts helped minimize the damage.
"A quick response and efficient attack of the fire by all units saved some high-dollar vehicles on the middle-involved trailer from being destroyed by the fire," Eastern Prairie crews said in a Facebook post.
The fire did destroy both tractor trailers, firefighters say.
No injuries were reported. A hazmat team responded to the scene at one point to help.
Champaign Fire, Rantoul Fire, and Eastern Prairie all responded for hazmat help as well.
SUFFOLK, Va. – Jimmy John’s is opening its first location in Suffolk.
According to S.L. Nusbaum Realty, the popular sandwich chain has leased a space at 1009 Centerbrooke Lane.
The space is 1,625 square feet.
The new store will show off their “freaky fast” delivery services and deliver sandwiches right to your door, if you’re in the delivery area.
Catawba Capital Management VA raised its stake in Honeywell International Inc. by 0.2% during the first quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 35,129 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 60 shares during the period.
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LONGVIEW – The Sabine River Authority of Texas will award the City of Longview a Community Assistance Program Grant. The $10,000 will be used to assist the city to build a pond on the city’s arboretum site at 706 West Cotton Street. The city says this will help prevent run-off and improve drainage.
(NC) Honeybee populations in Canada are at an all-time high. That’s good news, because they and other pollinators help many of our fruits, vegetables, crops and flowering plants reproduce. In fact, pollinators, like honey bees, are responsible for one out of every three bites of food we eat.
There are many factors that can impact honey bee health, like harsh weather, parasites and a lack of nutrition. But even still, all of us can help them continue to thrive.
You can start by planting a pollinator-friendly garden in your backyard. Better still, it’s easy (and free) to get a seed kit from organizations like Bees Matter, which is committed to honey bee health. Sign up for yours at www.beesmatter.ca.
Lang (back) didn't practice Friday and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Panthers.
Lang suffered this injury in Week 4 against the Vikings, but he toughed it out and finished the game. If he's unable to play, though, expect Tim Lelito to step in at right guard.
March 30 Powerleader Science & Technology Group Co Ltd
* FY net profit attributable to shareholders of company RMB33.4 million versus RMB 21.3 million
* FY total revenue RMB 3.43 billion versus RMB 2.69 billion
* Directors do not recommend the payment of final dividend for the year ended 31 December 2016 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Today’s guest is Steven Boberski, vice president of Business Development at collab9. The word “collab” in the company name indicates what the discussion centers on: communication in secure environments to achieve an agency goal.
Collab9 is the first organization to get FedRAMP certification for a Unified Communication as a Service offering. This is commonly reduced to UCaaS. Most federal information technology professionals know that unified communications is a system where phone, text, video, messaging, presence, and conferencing are available under one umbrella. This concept has been around for some time.
What makes collab9 unique is that this unified platform is available in the cloud. This gives a typical agency the cost savings of not using capital funds for a unified communication. They can “dial up” as much or as little they want. This “a la carte” nature means that an agency can pick and choose what components work best for their particular environment.
Fix up, look sharp: here’s your quick-fire guide to the climate change movings and happenings you might have missed last week.
1. The Welsh are the second best recyclers in the world
While England’s recycling efforts came it at twelfth – behind South Korea, Slovenia and Belgium – Wales have steamed ahead, according to a report from environmental analysts Eunomia.
The country, which was pipped to first place by Germany, has grand plans to be zero waste by 2050.
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Award winning schools and best value in Almaden! You'll love entertaining family and friends in this tri-level home with separate living, family, and dining rooms. The spacious kitchen has generous storage and views overlooking the private back yard. Giant master bedroom and bathroom with walk-in closets. All bedrooms are conveniently located upstairs and include closet organizers to maximize space. A hot dip on a cool night, or cool dip on a hot day - you can have both with the hot tub and pool with backyard remodel added fiber optic and incandescent lighting, kitchen, bar, gas fired pit and BBQ with accessory side burners for two pots, and room to add a refrigerator. School assignments are per district website. The side yard has space for a 34' RV, 30 AMP service, a water line, curb lighting, and coax cable outlet (Xfinity) available. Large storage in attic above garage including fan. Near Almaden Meadows, TJ Martin, and Jeffrey Fontana Parks. 1/2 Mile to Lucky Grocery Store.
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Two men died in a dramatic murder incident at Ilbisil town in Kajiado County. The first to die was a passerby who intervened to stop a man who was
Yuzuru Hanyu will not participate in the men’s figure skating team event starting Feb. 9 at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, sources said Saturday.
The Sochi Olympic gold medalist, who recently resumed practicing on ice after suffering an ankle injury last November, is still aiming to skate in the individual event, which is scheduled to begin on Feb. 16.
The two-time world champion is looking for his second gold to become the first skater in 66 years to win back-to-back titles since American Dick Button in 1948 and 1952.
Trying to take a group photo for 23 baby pandas is adorable, but it is certainly not easy.Zookeepers at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in China wanted to take a group photo, with a keeper paired up with each panda.Video shows the baby pandas squirming around as the keepers try to get organized.The video was created in 2017 to celebrate the Chinese New Year, but has recently gone viral.Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding opened in 1987 and has more than 170 giant pandas living at its facility.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Condor Petroleum Inc
* Condor announces 2017 second quarter results
* Condor Petroleum Inc - ‍net loss for three months ended June 30, 2017 of $4.1 million​
* Condor Petroleum Inc - ‍Shoba And Taskuduk oilfields in Kazakhstan produced 32,099 barrels of oil or an average of 353 bopd for quarter​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
No info on this video except that it happened somewhere in Poland and went from start to seventh gear in full tire-smoking fury, coating most of this city block in the blessed magnificent haze of its burnout:
My god, that was spectacular. Next time you do a burnout, and you think it was a good burnout, I will merely point you to this instead to show you how wrong you were.
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Inciarte had a really good year last year. One way in which he didn't was on infield fly balls.
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*Deadline Hollywood is reporting that “The Walking Dead” star Danai Gurira has joined the cast of Marvel’s “Avengers: Infinity War.”
The actress will likely reprise her “Black Panther” character Okoye, one of the fierce female warriors protecting the royal family of Chadwick Boseman’s title character in the Marvel film.
Gurira currently stars as another fierce female warrior, the sword-wielding Michonne in AMC’s “The Walking Dead.”
This Friday (June 16), she’ll be in theaters as Afeni Shakur, the mother of Tupac Shakur in “All Eyez On Me.”
Gurira was also Tony nominated as a playwright for Eclipsed.
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A Bartlesville woman is in the Washington County Jail for falsely impersonating someone to create liability, and reckless driving.
Melissa M. Mashburn was pulled over after she was driving recklessly. When she stopped, an officer asked for her identification and she told him that she didn't have her driver's license on her, but that her name was Tammy Mashburn. She also gave the officer a date of birth, and when the officer contacted dispatch, they advised that the name was linked to a valid license in Indiana.
However, the officer later spoke to a witness and learned that her name was actually Melissa. The officer looked up her information and found that she had a suspended license.
This added an offense of driving while license is suspended.
Just few days after the Release of his latest hit tune “Augment”, which features Olamide. Phyno comes through with the stunning visuals to the tune and this time he enriched the video with High creativity.
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She is one of the most renowned models, she’s been on the cover of Vogue, she has her own lingerie and dress line and she’s guest hosted several TV shows, but Ashley Graham’s greatest achievement so far has been leading the positive body movement.
While some are quick to call her a plus-size model due to the fact she’s a size 14, Graham prefers to be known as a body activist and has continued to raise awareness for women with curves, in and out of the fashion industry. In 2015, she did a TED Talk aptly called ‘Plus Size? More Like My Size’. If you were one of the 1.5 million people who watched it or you’re one of her 4.4 million followers on Instagram, you will want to pick up a copy of her new book, A New Model: What Confidence, Beauty and Power Really Look Like, £20.
Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction Co., South Korea's top power equipment maker, said Thursday that its British affiliate has clinched a 87.5 billion-won ($77.8 million) deal to build a water purification facility.
Doosan Enpure has signed the deal with Severn Trent Water, a British water supplier, Doosan Heavy said.
(Yonhap)
The facility will be able to process 320,000 tons of water on a daily basis. Its construction will be completed in 2020, according to Doosan Heavy.In 2012, Doosan Heavy acquired Enpure in a bid to strengthen its desalination business. (Yonhap)
Manchester United and Manchester City have been asked for observations by the FA after a tunnel altercation at Old Trafford on Sunday, Skysports reports.
Jose Mourinho was irked by the loud music and celebrations from the Manchester City’s open dressing room as he made his way to his post-match press conference following their 2-1 defeat and an altercation followed when he made his feelings known to City goalkeeper Ederson.
The United boss then had a carton of milk thrown towards him from inside the dressing room which hit one of his backroom staff, according to Sky sources, while Manchester City assistant coach Mikel Arteta suffered a cut to the head in the incident but no punches were thrown.
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Russia's trip to Austria was their penultimate warm-up game ahead of the World Cup this summer
World Cup hosts Russia lost 1-0 away to Austria in their first warm-up game on Wednesday.
Austria - who failed to qualify for the 2018 finals - secured victory through Alessandro Schopf's decisive strike on 28 minutes.
The Schalke midfielder arrived late in the area to rifle Marko Arnautovic's cut-back into the top corner.
West Ham's Arnautovic could have added a second after the interval but smashed his volley over the crossbar.
The visitors will be concerned by their lack of cutting edge in attack as they prepare to stage the 21st World Cup, which starts next month.
Russia, who will complete their warm-up schedule at home to Turkey next Tuesday, host Saudi Arabia on the opening day of the tournament on 14 June.
Reusse is joined by Jim Kaat to start the hour talking baseball, with the Twins in the Bronx. Then it’s the Sports Person of the Day, Trevor Ariza. John Heidt has a sports update, then Matthew Coller joins for more Vikings draft talk. Then it’s Daily Complaints.
We just want our friend to come visit us while we’re in the hospital sometimes.
Sometimes our friends are our pets, and they’re not always allowed in the hospital. Until today, 21-year-old Shelby Hennick from California, thought her grandma would appreciate seeing her best friend Patsy. Hennick’s grandmother was recently admitted to the hospital after being left paralyzed due to a reaction to her medications. Hennick’s says on Instagram that nothing was planned, I just by chance had a blanket in my car, swaddled her up and just walked in! Luckily we’ve been in the hospital enough lately that they remembered who we were so we just walked by and waved to them! “Patsy was quiet the whole time, she actually kept licking my arm. I’m pretty sure one of the nurses had her suspicion but she walked away! Thank god!” Check out the hilarious pics below.
Monday night a walking and biking audit was open to those who walk or peddle to Eastern Elementary in Traverse City.
It's a unique part of the grant application process for a Safe Routes to Schools Grant.
The $200,000 grant would fund improvements to sidewalks, crosswalks, bike paths, streetscapes and more.
That's why Monday the school asked the people who use the four main routes to take a walk through and give their feedback.
Eastern and Traverse Heights Elementary are the only two TCAPS elementary schools applying for the grant this spring. Immaculate Conception Elementary is also applying.
Grant director at TCAPS, Dr. Cindy Berck says, “Understanding how students, parents and community members are getting to and from school obviously is an important aspect to know what kind of infrastructure improvements need to be made to make that experience safe and appropriate for those who are using the route.”
Traverse Heights Elementary audit will be April 11th.
Dolphins Daily: Draft Flashback
A look back at last year's NFL Draft and Mr. Ross his honored at NSU.
Turkish anti riot police officers push back people who want to lay flowers in front of the Reina night club, one of the Istanbul's most exclusive party spots.
The victims of the Reina night club attack cries during his funeral ceremony, in Istanbul.
Thirty-nine people, including many foreigners, were killed early on January 1, 2016 when a gunman went on a rampage at an exclusive nightclub in Istanbul where revellers were celebrating the New Year.
‘Blue Jasmine’ home can now be yours for $5M Call it the house of lies. Or, if you’ve seen Woody Allen’s highly acclaimed film “Blue Jasmine,” you can call it the home of Dwight, Peter Sarsgaard’s love-struck character. A...
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WHITEHORSE -- The spring sitting of the Yukon Legislature has finished with the passage of several new pieces of legislation, including amendments to protect transgender residents from discrimination, and the addition of National Aboriginal Day as a statutory holiday.
The sitting was the first for recently elected Premier Sandy Silver and his Yukon Liberal team.
In a post-session briefing, Silver defended a lack of action on a carbon tax for the territory, pinning the slow progress on the federal government and saying his Liberals are ready to go.
He also says the advisory panel examining the territory's finances is set to begin work and its report is due Oct. 31.
Silver says he hopes the review will help the territory move away from special spending warrants, allowing his government to bring in a comprehensive budget in spring 2018.
The date for the start of the fall session of the legislature is set for Oct. 3. (CKRW)
Dennis Edwards, the former lead singer of The Temptations, has passed away.
Motown has lost one of its original artists.
According to Rolling Stone, Dennis died Thursday night in Chicago due to complications from meningitis.
While he wasn’t the original lead singer of the Temptations, Dennis joined in 1968. He was the voice behind such classics as I Can’t Get Next To You and Papa Was A Rollin’ Stone.
Dennis was part of the Temptations rotating lineup, and he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as part of the group in 1989. He also received a Lifetime Achievement Grammy along with The Temptations in 2013.
Dennis would have been 75 on Saturday.
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - Seagate Technology Plc:
* SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY PLC - INTENDS TO REDUCE ITS GLOBAL HEADCOUNT BY APPROXIMATELY 500 EMPLOYEES
* SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY PLC - EXPECTS GLOBAL HEADCOUNT REDUCTION TO BE SUBSTANTIALLY COMPLETED BY END OF FISCAL YEAR 2018 - SEC FILING
* SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY PLC - EXPECTS GLOBAL HEADCOUNT REDUCTION TO RESULT IN TOTAL PRE-TAX CHARGES OF APPROXIMATELY $50 MILLION IN FISCAL YEAR 2018
* SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY - SAVINGS GENERATED FROM HEADCOUNT REDUCTION WILL REPRESENT ABOUT $65 MILLION IN SAVINGS ON AN ANNUAL RUN-RATE BASIS
* SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY PLC - SAVINGS GENERATED FROM HEADCOUNT REDUCTION EXPECTED TO BE RECOGNIZED BEGINNING IN MARCH 2018 QUARTER Source text: (bit.ly/2BBldLN) Further company coverage:
Fitness is no longer taking a day off.
Beginning September 2, the Yukon-Kuskokwim Fitness Center will be open seven days a week, and a half hour earlier on weekdays.
The new hours will be Monday through Friday from 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Weekend hours will remain the same: from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Happy Valentine’s Day! I hope you’re able to spend it with those you love.
The above picture is of one of my backyard chickens egg inside a little heart for the coop. I got the heart from the dollar tree. I will admit I might even have something for St. Patrick’s Day and Easter. haha
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LONDON (AP) — Prince Harry has broken with royal tradition of maintaining silence about mental health issues by speaking candidly of his problems following the death of his mother Princess Diana.
The 32-year-old prince told The Daily Telegraph in an interview published Monday that he needed counseling and nearly suffered breakdowns in the two decades since his mother died in a 1997 car crash.
He told the newspaper he "shut down all his emotions" for nearly 20 years. He said he had been "very close to a complete breakdown on numerous occasions."
He said he endured "two years of total chaos" because of his inability to deal with his grief.
Harry has worked with a charity that promotes mental health.
He has never before spoken openly about his problems dealing with Diana's death.
Several shots were fired at a Little Rock home early Sunday, leaving the residence with multiple bullet holes and injuring the family pet, police said.
The residence, an apartment on Blue Rock Place, was struck several times about 2 a.m. while occupied by six people, including five teenagers, a report from the city's Police Department states. None were hit, but the family dog reportedly had one gunshot wound in one of its legs.
Officers noted finding several shell casings.
A 13-year-old who was in the house said he heard a vehicle leaving the scene after the gunshots and added that he thinks a 14-year-old and 16-year-old he knows were the shooters.
Shortly before the shooting, the 13-year-old said, he received a message from someone using his ex-girlfriend's social media account asking who was in the apartment at the time.
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Bon Jovi at BB&T
Bon Jovi rocked the BB&T Center on its “This House is Not For Sale” tour on Sunday, Feb. 12. Our photo contributor Ron Elkman says the crowd was on its feet the whole time!
Photos by Ron Elkman, USA Today Network.
SAN DIEGO, May 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Mirati Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: MRTX), a clinical stage targeted oncology company, will present at the Jefferies Annual Global Healthcare Conference in New York on Friday, June 8th at 8:30 a.m. ET/ 5:30 a.m. PT. Charles M. Baum, M.D., Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer will present a corporate overview at the conference.
The presentation will be webcast and made available through the "Investors" section of www.mirati.com, and replays will be made available for 90 days following the events.
April 12 Axamansard Insurance Plc
* AXA Mansard in process of partnering with International Finance Corp, member of World Bank group and couple other companies
* AXA Mansard in process of partnering on the possibility of investing in a hospital project Source text ID: (bit.ly/2p5G2Zk) Further company coverage:
March 31China Transinfo Technology Co Ltd :
* Sees Q1 FY 2017 net profit to increase by 5 percent to 15 percent, or to be 60.4 million yuan to 66.2 million yuan
* Says Q1 FY 2016 net profit was 57.5 million yuan
* The reason for the forecast is increased projects
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The Westminster Dog Show began 140 years ago, and now for the first time we go behind-the-scenes access to the months leading up to Best in Show.
The Sikkim government is training primary school teachers in the state so that they can give lessons on basic yoga to students, an official release has said. As many as 266 primary school teachers have been given the training so far, it said. Yoga has been introduced in the curriculum in all government schools from the academic session 2016-17.To ensure that all schools have trainers from the beginning of this academic session, the training was organised in phase-wise manner for all districts in which 266 teachers were trained on the basics of yoga, the release said.The two week-long training was held by the Directorate of Primary Education under the Human Resource Development Department (HRDD) in all the districts from March 7, the Information and Public Relations (IPR) said in the release.A total of 10 'Master Trainers' were roped in to impart basics of yoga to the teachers. Click here for more Education News
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Iraqi police on Wednesday arrested 12 ISIL militants in the northern city of Mosul, according to a local police official.
The suspects were rounded up during a security operation in central Mosul, Nineveh police chief Hamad al-Jabouri said.
Mosul is the provincial capital of Nineveh province in northern Iraq.
Meanwhile, military forces seized explosive materials, including 18 explosive vests and a number of improvised devices, in a security swoop in western Mosul’s Al-Midan and Batania areas, according to a statement issued by the Defense Ministry.
Late last year, officials in Baghdad declared that ISIL's military presence in Iraq had been all but eliminated. However, it appears the notorious terrorist group still maintains “sleeper cells” in several parts of the country.
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Who got the job done in the 1st round of the tournament?
The 2017 boys soccer state tournament is underway and there were a bunch of eye-popping performances from the first round. NJ Advance Media has flipped through all of the games and picked 50 of the best outings that define the opening round. Scroll through to see who stood out the most in the first round.
The news was stated by the Yemeni armed forces' website (September Net) which quoted a field source.
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× Reggie Wayne to join Colts’ Ring of Honor on November 18
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.– The Colts have announced Reggie Wayne will be inducted into the Ring of Honor on November 18 at Lucas Oil Stadium as the team hosts division rival Tennessee.
The wide receiver played 14 seasons in Indianapolis after being drafted in the first round out of the University of Miami in the 2001 NFL Draft.
The team announced back in February that Wayne would join the Ring of Honor in the 2018 season, but it wasn’t until Tuesday that the date of that ceremony was announced. Wayne will celebrate his 40th birthday the day before his induction.
During his Colts career, Wayne played in 211 games which is the most in franchise history. He was part of the Colts Super Bowl Championship and a six-time Pro Bowl selection. He ranks 10th in NFL history in reception and receiving yards and is also tied for 23rd in receiving touchdowns. Wayne also registered 43 100-yard games, tying him for 15th in league history.
A Terre Haute man was arrested after being accused of pointing a firearm at another man who tried to intervene in an argument outside a tavern. Robert W. Lewis, 29, faces a preliminary charge of criminal recklessness with a firearm, pointing a firearm, public intoxication, resisting law enforcement, disorderly conduct and intimidation following an incident Thursday outside The Cabin in the 1300 block of Hulman Street.
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Sedona retreats on requiring licenses for short-term rentals
PHOENIX (AP) — The Sedona City Council has voted to repeal a requirement that operators of short-term rentals in the Arizona city known for red-rock landscapes obtain a business license violates state law.
The City Council's May 22 action was a reaction to a report issued May 7 by state Attorney General Mark Brnovich (BURN'-o-vich) that concluded that the city's requirement enacted earlier this year violated a 2016 state law on short-term rentals.
Brnovich's office had said Sedona had to resolve the violation within 30 days or risk losing state-shared revenue.
City Attorney Robert Pickels Jr. said Brrnovich's office handled the matter professionally but that the state law allowing individual legislators to force a legal review of local laws is "patently unfair" to cities.
On Tuesday soon after 7 p.m. police went to the 2100 block of Prince of Wales Drive to a report of an attempted robbery and an assault with a weapon.
There they found two women aged 68 and 57 who had been the victims of an attempted robbery by a lone man, with one woman suffering minor injuries after a fall. When confronted by a bystander the suspect had first began to move away before turning and spraying the man with bear spray.
The suspect is described as a Caucasian male, 5-foot-10 to 6-feet tall, weighing around 160 lbs. He has mid-length, reddish hair, a reddish-blonde moustache, a beard, and a longer goatee that is shorter on the sides. He wore a hat, a navy blue windbreaker, tan pants, black gloves and black sunglasses.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Regina Police Service at 306-777-6500 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477(TIPS).
A former Marine brought an exemplary background with him when he applied for a position as a Chester County deputy sheriff in 2014. Both the credentials and demeanor of Mike Sarro, 37, an award-winning, 2013 graduate of the Delaware County Police Academy, prompted praise that was followed by a dramatic, short-lived pause.
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This is the third batch of humanitarian aid received recently by the people of Hais who are living straightened circumstances and miserable human conditions as a direct result of the criminal practices perpetrated by the Iran-backed Houthi militias.
"The aid supplies come in continuation of the ERC contributions to bring life back to normal and provide the inhabitants with their basic needs," said Rashid Al Khateri, Head of the ERC Team in Yemen's Red Sea Coast.
The people of Hais thanked the ERC and UAE leadership for their unlimited support, and noted that the pro-legitimacy Arab Coalition is sparing no effort to help normalise life in the Yemeni cities already liberated from the Houthi militias.
Dr. Thom Reilly, director of the Morrison Institute for Public Policy at Arizona State University, suddenly appeared in a statement Tuesday as the sole name being considered for the job. "The committee had given me an assignment to check internally for candidates and then expanded it to include people across Nevada," said Kevin Page, chairman of the chancellor search committee.
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Forget motion sickness and adjusting to microgravity. Astronaut Jack Fischer is most worried about facing the space station's intimidating bathroom facilities.
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O-Train service on Ottawa’s Trillium Line has been down Wednesday morning because of vandalism, the city of Ottawa’s transit service says.
There’s been no movement on the north-south train route since Tuesday morning when OC Transpo first reported a “technical issue.”
In a notice on its website Wednesday morning, OC Transpo said the line remains down due to vandalism and it expects train service to resume later in the morning.
The statement did not provide any further details about the vandalism.
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OC Transpo is telling commuters to catch bus route 107 in the meantime, which runs parallel to the train’s route between the Bayview and South Keys stations.
Global News has reached out to OC Transpo for more details about the incident.
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MORE hot nights are on the way for Ipswich.
Last night only just dropped below 20C about 4.30am.
When most residents were heading to bed, it was still 25C after a hot day with a maximum of almost 33C.
If you felt uncomfortable trying to sleep be prepared for a few more nights tossing and turning.
Today will hit a top of 31C but tonight isn't expected to be much cooler than last night.
Temperatures are expected to begin falling heading into the weekend with a top of 27C expected for Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Overnight temperatures will drop below 18C making for a more comfortable night's sleep.
There's also the chance of showers this weekend but Ipswich is likely to see some showers through the week too.
On Wednesday and Thursday there's a 70% chance of showers and the UV index rating is extreme, so whether it's overcast or not sunburn is a risk.
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Glimpse into the life and creative process of internationally renowned printmaking artist, Andy Farkas as he leads us through the traditional Japanese woodcut printmaking technique known as mokuhanga, honoring a centuries old tradition. To view Andy’s most recent work visit our website.
NO fewer than twelve persons were reportedly killed while several others injured in a renewed attack on the residents of Asso Community in Jemaa Local Governments Area of Southern Kaduna by suspected herdsmen. A source, who crave for anonymity said the gunmen invaded the community on Saturday and opened fire on residents of the area.
They shot sporadically as they entered the village the source told our correspondent on telephone. It was learnt that the incident occurred at 6.00pm shortly after a peace and reconciliations meeting between the natives and the Fulani.
Those injured, according to him, were rushed to the Kafanchan General Hospital, in Jemaa LG for medical treatment. The Kaduna Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, confirmed the incident but noted that he was yet to receive details of the casualties as at the time of filing thus report. – Punch
On the evening of 30 May 1942, over 1,000 bombers took off for Cologne as part of a dramatic new strategy by Arthur Harris, the recently appointed head of Bomber Command.
That year, Bomber Command typically had around 400 aircraft on a given day, so Harris called in favours. Coastal Command agreed to help and Flying Training Command also lent planes.
At the eleventh hour, Coastal Command withdrew its cooperation as part of the ongoing turf war between the Admiralty and the Royal Air Force, but 'Bomber' Harris was able to scrape together the necessary planes from Bomber Command’s instructional units and trainee crews.
That’s according to the Daily Mirror’s Chief Football Writer John Cross.
The two legendary managers had one of football’s greatest ever rivalries at the turn of the century.
Between 1998 and 2004, the Premier League was dominated by the two sides with United clinching the title four times and Arsenal three.
But when the Red Devils beat Arsenal 4-2 on their own turf, Highbury, in 2005 it proved too much for Wenger.
CHICAGO (CBS)–Chicago Police are searching for a missing 25-year-old man who may be in need of medical attention.
Auston Cunningham was reported missing from the 1500 block of East 74th Place, police said.
Cunningham is black, stands about 5’8 tall and weighs about 140 pounds. He was wearing a shirt with gray and red stripes and white shoes when he went missing.
He is known to frequent the areas of the 7200 block of South Lawrence Avenue and the 11300 block of South Indiana Avenue.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Area Central Detective Division at (312) 747-8380.
Students at the Montpelier High School in Montpelier, Vt., raise a Black Lives Matter flag on Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018, as part of a series of activities on racism. The student-led move, part of Black History Month, in the Montpelier school that is less than 5 percent black has sparked some backlash, but school officials say they've received overwhelming support from the community. On Thursday, black students took turns raising the flag in a ceremony attended by students, staff and community members. Lisa Rathke AP
YEREVAN, APRIL 17, ARMENPRESS. Azerbaijani forces made more than 15 ceasefire violations in the Artsakh-Azerbaijan line of contact on April 16 and overnight April 17, the defense ministry of Artsakh told ARMENPRESS.
Azerbaijani forces used different caliber firearms to fire over 240 shots at Artsakhi positions.
“The Defense Army forces refrained from taking countermeasures and confidently continued their service”, the defense ministry said in a statement.
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Vintage and collectible toy fans and families alike flocked to Margate for the second annual Hornby Visitor Centre Toy Fair.
The event, held from 10am-2pm on Saturday (May 26) at Westwood industrial estate, welcomed around 150 people, both local and from from further afield.
14 traders showed off their curiosities, collectibles and second hand toys, both old and new, both to families and children and those who are still a child at heart.
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A spokesperson for Hornby Hobbies said: "It's nice seeing the really old stuff on sale - people are still loving our products, and the toys are really cared for.
"The feedback was overwhelmingly positive, and most of the traders want to come back again."
Following the success of last weekend, Hornby Hobbies hope to bring the toy far back next year, and continue to grow and expand the event into the future.
KETCHIKAN, Alaska (AP) – Partial collapse of a sea wall in the southeast Alaska city of Ketchikan has prompted removal of a harbor ramp and interrupted electric and water service to some floats.
Dan Berg, with the city’s Port and Harbors Department, says this all started with a sinkhole in a parking lot that collapsed Sunday.
The Ketchikan Daily News reports that the local utility was working on a plan to provide electricity to the floats. Berg hoped to have water restored Tuesday.
A large chunk of the rock wall fell into the harbor. Public Works Director Mark Hilson says the wall was in poor shape last week, resulting in partial closure of a parking lot. He says no one was hurt when the wall collapsed.
Stabilization efforts were under way.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Reality TV star Kim Kardashian West is en route to the White House to advocate on behalf of a great-grandmother serving a life sentence in prison.
That's according to a person familiar with the visit who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss it publicly.
Kardashian West has urged the president to pardon 62-year-old Alice Marie Johnson, serving a life sentence without parole for a non-violent drug offense.
She's been in touch with Jared Kushner, Trump's son-in-law and senior adviser. He oversees the administration's push to overhaul the nation's prison system.
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It's unclear whether Kardashian West will meet with President Donald Trump, but the president often invites visitors into the Oval Office.
She tweeted Wednesday, "Happy Birthday Alice Marie Johnson. Today is for you."
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The New England Patriots lost their first preseason game to the Jacksonville Jaguars last Thursday, and during the game cornerback Cyrus Jones was burned for a 97-yard touchdown by wide receiver Keelan Cole.
Jones had a rough rookie campaign in 2016, and it appears the Patriots could decide to shift the second-year man to safety, as they did during the fourth quarter against the Jaguars.
Jones also surrendered the game winning touchdown to rookie Dede Westbrook.
To hear what head coach Bill Belichick had to say about Jones’ struggles, check out the video above from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank.
Montgomery County in 2008 built the existing Joe Corley Detention Facility near the county's older jail with public bonds. The new Conroe center will be part of the same complex and will share a parking lot.
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San Diego’s deadly hepatitis A outbreak has made national news for a few weeks now.
But it turns out, the epidemic has been building since last November. More than 481 San Diegans are infected and 17 people have already died.
Although the disease has hit San Diego’s homeless communication the hardest, 125 of those infected don’t fit that category.
We’ve put together a quick video that explains how the hepatitis A outbreak came to be in San Diego, local officials’ initially slow reaction to the spread of the virus and what they’re doing now to address the crisis.
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Rachel Maddow relays breaking news from the New York Times that U.S. officials say Donald Trump campaign aides had repeated contact with Russian intelligence officials, though evidence of collusion has not yet been found.
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The Minister for Finance and Planning in the Government of Zanzibar, Dr Khalid Salum Mohammed, said the budget he tabled on Monday was of reforms and improving social services. The minister made the statement yesterday when he was winding up tabling the main budget of the Government of Zanzibar for the year 2017-2018.
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Palmetto Police in dire need of boat, says Chief Tyler Palmetto is a city surrounded by the Manatee River, Terra Ceia and portions of Tampa Bay, it makes sense to have a boat, says Chief of Police Scott Tyler. Tiffany Tompkins ×
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Bawtry Retail Association has donated £500 toward the cost of a special bike for local nine-year-old Charlie Szpakowicz-Cook following its Christmas event.
Charlie has quadriplegic cerebral palsy and his parents Natalie and Simon are now raising £9,000 to buy the adapted bike and a state-of-the-art Neater Eater system.
Natalie said: “Both products will enable him to integrate into family life more, joining his brothers at the table for meals and participating in family bike rides.”
Ross Jarvie, association chairman, right, said: “It is our pleasure to help people in our community and support this family.”
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Keno' game
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Washington Lottery's "Keno" game were:
05-11-13-16-21-25-26-31-32-37-41-42-44-53-60-68-73-75-77-80
(five, eleven, thirteen, sixteen, twenty-one, twenty-five, twenty-six, thirty-one, thirty-two, thirty-seven, forty-one, forty-two, forty-four, fifty-three, sixty, sixty-eight, seventy-three, seventy-five, seventy-seven, eighty)
Hailing from a long line of adorable pitbulls, Oakland, a 1.5 year old rescue, wins everyone's heart after learning how to do a cartwheel from Kailyn, his 4-year-old bff.
Move aside pups, cause here comes the champ.
Pa. Gov. To Sign 'Right to Try' Unapproved Drugs Bill
Law360, Philadelphia (October 6, 2017, 1:54 PM EDT) -- Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf will sign a measure, which cleared the state's General Assembly this week, that would allow patients with terminal illnesses to use drugs that have not been approved for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, a spokesman said Friday.
The legislation, House Bill 45, passed the state House with a unanimous vote Wednesday after undergoing minor amendments in the Senate. It will clear the way for terminally ill patients, after consultation with their doctors, to try “investigational” drugs or medical devices,...
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Sorry, Hamburg, but you just got punked.
President Donald Trump is actually set to promote his tax plan next week in Harrisburg, not the small Berks County town initially announced as Trump's destination by Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders.
"The president will be back out on the road next week building support for this plan, which is really a jobs bill. He'll be visiting Hamburg, Pennsylvania on Wednesday, and we'll have more details on that trip coming soon," Sanders said in a White House press briefing Friday.
The White House later confirmed to multiple news outlets that the president would, in fact, be in Harrisburg next week, not Hamburg.
The mixup "caused quite a stir," a White House spokeswoman told Penn Live.
Trump is set to visit Pennsylvania's capital for the second time since he took office. He also traveled to Philadelphia in late January, shortly after his inauguration.
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — A San Francisco police department official has identified the gunman who opened fire at a UPS warehouse in the city as Jimmy Lam.
The official spoke on condition of anonymity because the investigation into the shooting is ongoing.
The official said Lam is from San Francisco, but had no immediate details on his background.
The official noted the name is a common one in the San Francisco Bay Area, so finding information about the correct Jimmy Lam required significant record searches.
Police say the gunman shot and killed three people and wounded two others before taking his own life.
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Traffic was backed up late Monday morning on highways 138 and 330 because of weather issues, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The agency's website showed traffic was slow between Interstate 15 and Highway 2 around 10:30 a.m. Several drivers abandoned their vehicles in the road after getting stuck in snow, causing an estimated delay of an hour and a half, a CHP dispatcher said.
The 15 was also reportedly backed up between Highway 138 and the Cleghorn offramp.
Around the same time, the highway patrol reported stop-and-go traffic on Highway 330 from the top of the road nearly into Highland, also due to snow. The delay time on that road was unknown.
Barcelona's Denis Suarez Claims Arsenal Star is in Two Minds Over His Future at the Emirates
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3 projects could bring more than 800 jobs to SC county
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — More than 800 jobs could be created in a South Carolina county that's considering tax breaks for three economic development projects.
The Herald-Journal of Spartanburg reports the Spartanburg County Council is expected to give initial consideration Monday to tax breaks for three economic development projects. The projects would create a combined 846 jobs and a total $482 million investment in Spartanburg County.
The first project involves a $350 million investment and the eventual creation of 500 new full-time jobs. The second involves the creation of at least 327 new full-time jobs and investment of $118.6 million.
The third project would invest at least $13.5 million and create 19 full-time jobs.
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April 12 ClubCorp Holdings Inc:
* ClubCorp provides update on review of strategic alternatives
* ClubCorp Holdings Inc - strategic review committee remains in place
* ClubCorp Holdings - after a thorough evaluation, board of directors has unanimously determined not to pursue a strategic transaction at this time
* Strategic review committee remains in place and continues to discuss opportunities to enhance shareholder value
* ClubCorp Holdings Inc - to continue executing its three-pronged growth strategy focused on organic growth, reinvention and acquisitions Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
CYPRESS, Texas - A video making its rounds on social media Friday led to the removal of a staff member at a school in Cypress.
In the video, a man is seen sitting in what appears to be a teacher's chair in a classroom at the high school.
VIDEO: Cy-Woods HS employee Snapchat belt beating
A person who appears to be a student approaches the man and wipes a cloth across the man's forehead.
The man then gets up, takes off his belt and chases the student around the classroom, eventually grabbing him and striking him numerous times with the belt.
Cy-Fair Independent School District released the following statement on the incident:
"We were shocked to learn of the video. The staff member involved was immediately removed from the campus, and CFISD Police are conducting a thorough investigation. These actions are certainly not representative of Cypress Woods or CFISD employee standards of conduct."
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BOSTON (AP) — A self-driving car is hitting the streets of Boston for the first time.
The state has given the green light to Cambridge-based company nuTonomy Inc. to start testing a self-driving car in a small section of the city beginning Tuesday.
The testing at first will be confined to the 191-acre Raymond L. Flynn Marine Park in South Boston, which has a simple road layout and no traffic lights. Testing will also be limited to daylight hours and good weather.
The car will also have a person in it, ready to take over if necessary.
If things go well, the testing will expand to more complicated road patterns in other areas, and at night or in rain and snow.
The company already has self-driving cars in service in Singapore.
Music fans are excited for The Cure's gig at Hyde Park on Saturday as part of the British Summer Time festival.
And England football supporters will be hoping that the match will be shown at the park. BST promoters were meeting this afternoon to decide whether to show it - and will reveal their decision online.
The music event, which will also see support by Interpol, Goldfrapp and Editors, is due to run during the game from 1.30pm to 10.30pm.
The Hard Rock Cafe in Mayfair, located across the road from Hyde Park, said fans can watch the match - with all BST ticket holders able to reserve an area.
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The trapeze-artist wife of daredevil Nik Wallenda says she’ll be tethered to a helicopter when she hangs from the aircraft by her teeth as it flies over Niagara Falls.
Erendira Wallenda discussed her plans for the stunt during a news conference Wednesday morning on the American side of the Falls.
Wallenda’s stunt is planned for Thursday, the fifth anniversary of her husband’s televised tightrope walk from the New York side of Niagara Falls into Canada.
Erendira Wallenda says she plans to hold on by her teeth and her toes while on a Hula Hoop-type device suspended from the helicopter as it flies above the Falls.
Five members of the famed Wallenda circus troupe fell from a high-wire in Sarasota, Fla., in February while practising an eight-person pyramid. Everyone survived.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas City police are investigating the shooting death of a utility worker at a job site.
Police say the man was shot Monday morning. He was working at the construction site for a company that contracted with Spire Energy.
The man’s name has not been released. Police say the motive is unknown.
The Kansas City Star reports witnesses said the shooter walked up to a group of workers and briefly spoke to them before pulling out a gun and firing several shots and then walking away.
Officers are searching for the suspect.
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Information from: The Kansas City Star, http://www.kcstar.com
A three-year-old boy has died after he was knocked down by a farm vehicle in Fife, Scotland.
The incident happened at about 5.10pm on Tuesday in the village of Crossgates.
Stuart Nelson, who has been named locally, died at the scene and police are investigating the circumstances of the incident at Cuttle Hill Farm.
A general view of Cuttle Hill Farm.
A Police Scotland spokesman said: "Police in Fife are investigating after a child was killed during a collision on a farm in Fife.
"The incident happened around 5.10pm on Tuesday February 14 at a property in Crossgates.
"A three-year-old boy sustained fatal injuries after he was involved in a collision with a farm vehicle and was pronounced dead at the scene.
A general view of Cuttle Hill Farm.
"Inquiries into the full circumstances surrounding this matter are continuing."
"We are really hoping for it to be a day for the community to come out and enjoy kids activities, games, as well as an opportunity to shop local vendors including crafts and foods and learn more about local programs, groups and individuals," said Ian Pickett, Habitat for Humanity's public relations manager. This community has gone through fires, floods and more and never failed to come together to help each other.
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Sweetwater and Snyder combined to blast out 37 hits and score 27 runs when they met at Snyder on Friday. However, an eight-run top of the fourth out-burst by Sweetwater was really the key.
It led to a 15-12 win for the Lady Mustangs (3-4 in District 5-4A), who with the victory clinched their fifth playoff berth in six years.
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March 30 Mitani Sangyo Co Ltd:
* Says it will acquire 50 percent stake of Fujitsu Computer Products of Vietnam Inc, a wholly owned unit of Fujitsu Ltd , for $15 million in all
* Effective date in late May
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Several schools in Baltimore County new have new boundaries. Tuesday night the school board passed a compromise on their redistricting plan for eight elementary schools.
The compromise means all current Orems Elementary students will stay at the school, but around 90 children from Shady Springs will be moved to Orems. The vote, which passed 8-4, goes into effect in the 2018-2019 school year, which is when Victory Villa Elementary's new building will be complete.
The goal if the plan is to try and reduce overcrowding.
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A St. Bernard in South Dakota has set a new, slobbery world record.
Mochi, also known as Mo, holds the Guinness World Records title for having the longest tongue on a dog.
According to Guinness World Records, Mochi's tongue measures in at 7.31 inches (18.58 cm).
Mochi's owner, Carla Rickert of Sioux Falls, says her dog is happy, but also has some breathing problems because of her long tongue and slobbers more than usual when she's nervous. Mochi also needs to be given treats in a certain way and has problems picking items up from the floor.
The 8-year-old Mochi broke the previous record held by a male Pekingese, whose tongue was 4.5 inches (11.43 cm).
Mochi is listed in the new Guinness World Records: Amazing Animals book.
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Residents of the Heights were on edge overnight while police searched their neighborhood for an armed suspect.
Emmanuel Galvan
The two-hour search started around 10:20 Monday night after witnesses reported two men waving guns in front of Stop at Joe's in the 6400 block of North Main.
Police helicopters shined spotlights into several backyards on East 25th and East 24th Streets while HPD officers, K-9 units and Precinct One deputies searched on the ground.
They blocked off both streets and told residents to stay inside.
It was after midnight when officers found the suspect hiding in a shed.
Samuel Reyes
Emmanuel Galvan, 21, was charged with evading arrest and unlawful carrying of a weapon.
Samuel Reyes, who was arrested outside the store, was charged with unlawful carrying of a weapon.
During the search, dozens of Sunset Heights residents posted on the Next Door app asking what all the fuss was about.
Others said they slept through the whole thing.
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Jonathan Saguil, owner of the Choke Coach food truck, opened his restaurant Flying Artichoke last month at the Salinas Airport. Current hours are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
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There are on the Houston Chronicle story from 7 hrs ago, titled Sessions vows to defend himself against 'false allegations'. In it, Houston Chronicle reports that:
Attorney General Jeff Sessions , a close adviser to President Donald Trump during his battle for the presidency, heatedly defended himself before his former Senate colleagues as he denied having an undisclosed meeting with Russia's ambassador to the United States and rejected any misconduct in the ouster of FBI Director James Comey . In a dramatic and packed Senate hearing, Sessions vowed to defend his honor "against scurrilous and false allegations" and declared it a "detestable and appalling lie" to suggest he was aware of or took part in any collusion between Russia and the election campaign that sent Trump to the White House.
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PARMA, Mo. (AP) _ A police chief from a small town in southeast Missouri is facing criminal charges for allegedly having sexual relations with a prison inmate when she was a correctional officer.
KFVS-TV reports that 39-year-old Jannel Winters was charged Friday. Bond was set at $25,000.
Winters is the chief in Parma, Missouri, a town of about 700 residents. She previously was a correctional officer at the Southeast Correctional Center in Charleston, Missouri.
Prosecutors allege that Winters had a sexual relationship with an inmate in 2014. Court documents show about 800 recorded phone calls between the inmate and Winters.
A phone call to the Parma police office on Monday went unanswered.
Winters was charged in June with receiving stolen property for allegedly receiving unemployment insurance benefits while working with the Pharma department.
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STAYNER, Ont. — Fire officials say five people have been seriously injured after a crash between a bus carrying school children and an SUV northwest of Toronto.
The Clearview Township fire department says five people in the SUV were seriously hurt, while some of those aboard the coach bus suffered minor injuries.
It says there were 41 teens, three adult chaperones and a driver on the bus, and none of them required transport to hospital, while some were treated at the scene.
The collision occurred on Highway 26 in Stayner, Ont.
NEW YORK (AP) — "Hamilton" creator Lin-Manuel Miranda has released a new original song to help raise money for Puerto Rican hurricane relief and he's enlisted some of the biggest Latin stars in music.
"Almost Like Praying" features Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony, Camila Cabello, Gloria Estefan, Fat Joe, Luis Fonsi, John Leguizamo and Rita Moreno, among many others. All proceeds from the download and stream go to The Hispanic Federation's disaster relief fund .
The song borrows from "Maria," the classic song from Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim's "West Side Story" and Miranda said the song popped into his head after the hurricane by the same name devastated Puerto Rico on Sept. 20.
The song's lyrics list all of the 78 towns of Puerto Rico.
Enter now for your chance to win a pair of tickets to see Dick Fox’s Fall Doo Wop Extravaganza on Sunday, September 17th at the NYCB Theatre at Westbury in Westbury, Long Island.
The show features Lou Christie, The Skyliners, The Tymes, Shirley Alston Reeves (former lead singer of The Shirelles), Eddie Holman, The Del Satins & The Knockouts.
To purchase tickets go to TheTheatreAtWestbury.com.
President Donald Trump says the assailant in the congressional shooting has died from his injuries.
Trump said Wednesday morning that the gunman who shot Rep. Steve Scalise, of Louisiana, had died. The assailant has been identified as James T. Hodgkinson.
Scalise was shot at a congressional baseball practice just outside of Washington. Officials said several other people were also wounded. Trump said Scalise "was badly wounded and is now in stable condition."
Trump praised the "heroic actions" of the Capital Police at the scene.
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PacWest Pays $1.75M Over Campaign-Treasurer Theft Claims
Pacific Western Bank has paid $1.75 million to resolve federal allegations that a bank it acquired had facilitated an embezzlement scheme by a Democratic operative a prosecutor once described as "the Bernie Madoff of campaign treasurers." ...read more
A group of Hmong-American undergraduates is pushing administrators at the University of Wisconsin-Madison to hire more faculty who study the ethnic group and to launch a program through which students can earn a certificate in Hmong-American studies.
The Wisconsin State Journal reports that several students of Southeast Asian descent formed the Hmong-American Studies Committee. The group envisions a program focusing on "Hmong-Americans in America today" and seeks courses on culture, educational policy, history and social welfare.
The committee also wants the university to open a Hmong cultural center on campus, similar to a hub for black students that is opening this semester.
It'll be hard to make the students' idea a reality as state budget cuts have led some of the university's departments to slash jobs.
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Members of the Rosendale Improvement Association Brass Band gear up for the start of the O+ Festival parade Friday evening in the parking lot of the Seven21 Media Center on Broadway in Midtown Kingston. Tania Barricklo — Daily Freeman
KINGSTON, N.Y. >> The O+ Festival parade made its may through parts of Uptown and Midtown on Friday, part of the annual festival’s opening day.
The festival, which celebrates the intersection of the arts and wellness, runs through Sunday at various locations in the city.
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LOWER PAXTON TOWNSHIP, DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa.– No one was injured after a three alarm fire tore through four townhomes early Tuesday morning.
Crews were dispatched to the 100 block of Windam Way shortly after midnight.
The four town homes in the blazed are believed to have at least $1.5 million worth of damage, and two cats died in the fire.
The Red Cross is helping those displaced by the blaze.
The incident is under investigation.
Harvey Weinstein said his British fashion designer wife was standing by him “100 per cent” over accusations of sexual harassment as it was reported he is to be suspended from his film company.
Georgina Chapman, the 41-year-old founder of the Marchesa label, married Weinstein in 2007 and the pair have two children.
She declined to comment yesterday after The New York Times detailed decades of sexual harassment allegations against the Hollywood movie mogul.
Weinstein told the New York Post: “Georgina and I have talked about this at length. Georgina will be kicking my ass to be a better human being and to apologise to people for my bad behaviour, to say I’m sorry, and to absolutely mean it.”
On Friday night Emily Smith, the editor of US website Page Six, revealed that she had spoken with Weinstein on Thursday. She said: “You know he’s a very rambunctious, feisty character, but I’ve never heard him like this.
A man has been hospitalised after being attacked with a shovel in north Lurgan in the early hours of this morning.
According to the PSNI Craigavon, police received reports of a man being attacked in the Kilwilkie area.
A post on Facebook stated: “Another man has been arrested for wounding with intent and possession of an offensive weapon. The victim is recovering in hospital with a head wound.
“Were you in the vicinity of the shop at the junction of Deeny Drive at around 3.30am this morning? Do you live in the area? Did you hear or witness a disturbance?
“If so, we’d like to hear from you. Call 101. There can never be any excuse for violence in our towns. Please, if you know something, speak out.”
May 2 Colliers International Group Inc
* Colliers international reports strong first quarter results
* Qtrly revenues $422.8 million versus $376.1 million
* Qtrly adjusted earnings per share $0.33
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.22, revenue view $404.9 million -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Western Sydney is a multi-cultural melting pot, but one local council isn’t keen on the growing number of shop owners translating their signs and menus into foreign languages.
Strathfield Council is clamping down and drafting plans to keep English as the ‘mainstream language’.
Councillor Nella Hall told us they were taking action to promote ‘high-quality signage’ that promotes ‘communication’ and is ‘compatible with the character of the area’.
“It’s about connectivity with the community and supporting local businesses”
She stressed that no final decision has been made by the Council yet and they welcome comments from the public.
Watch Nat interview the Councillor above.
– Kevin Owens posted to Twitter praising Mark Henry after the latter star was announced for the 2018 WWE Hall of Fame class. Owens posted:
This is great. I wish more veterans in this industry were like @TheMarkHenry. I’ll never forget what he did for me. Forever grateful. Congratulations, Mark! https://t.co/QsA5AaT8KS — Kevin Owens (@FightOwensFight) March 19, 2018
– WWE’s stock closed at $36.48 on Monday, down $0.50 (1.35%) from the previous closing price.
– Wrestling DVD Network reports that the new Hardy Boyz DVD Twist of Fate: The Best of the Hardy Boyz will feature new interview segments with Matt and Jeff Hardy. The segments were filmed at Matt’s Cameron, North Carolina compound, where tonight’s Ultimae Deletion match was filmed.
Earlier this summer Flipp Dinero released his debut EP The Guala Way, which featured the melodic standout “On Some.”
The visual for the cut is also a standout, which finds Flipp Dinero and his crew giving out ice cream to the kids on their street during a hot, summer afternoon. When nighttime hits they all crew hit the fair to finish off their day.
Watch the video above.
A hazard alert message has been issued after a wildfire broke out near the community of Wawona on Sunday. The fire has charred more than 900 acres and is currently burning in a very remote area.While the risk of evacuation is low residents and visitors are encouraged to make appropriate preparations.The South Fork Fire is burning about 1 mile upstream from Swinging Bridge on the Merced River. It is burning on the southwest slope in steep and rocky terrain. Officials say the fire is burning in an area of heavy tree mortality due to bark beetle infestation and poor forest health.The cause of the fire is unknown but several lightning strike fires have popped up over the past week.
April 13 Salini Impregilo says:
* Wins $300 million contract in Saudi Arabia from Al Khozama Management Company
* Contract is part of 1.7 billion euros in orders unveiled to the market when presenting 2016 results Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting by Milan Newsroom)
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Bradford's left knee has so far responded well to two weeks of rest, raising the possibility of a return for the next game at Chicago.
Bradford said Friday he is "definitely feeling better" after practicing with the team on a limited basis Thursday. That was his first work on the field in two weeks. He has missed the last three games because of soreness and swelling from an injury that occurred in the season opener.
Bradford declined to divulge the specific diagnosis, but said he's experiencing a residual effect of ACL surgeries he had in 2013 and 2014. Case Keenum has filled in, while the Vikings have lost two of three. They play Monday against the Bears.
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LAHORE, Jul 04 (APP):Pakistan Muslim League-N president Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday appeared before
the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) in Saaf Pani Company and Punjab Power Development Company corruption scams.
The PML-N president was questioned related to the scandal for one and a half hours at NAB Lahore office.
The NAB had summoned Shehbaz Sharif on July 5, to clear his position regarding allegations of misuse
of authority during his tenure and corruption charges.
Owing to personal engagements, Shehbaz Sharif had requested the NAB to appear a day earlier, on July 4.
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'NEST-DC': Research for DC power grids
A German research team has explored the technological basis for reducing the energy losses in power grids and electric devices by more than half.
Speculations about the First Lady’s whereabouts have taken over social media as she has not been seen in public since before undergoing a procedure for what the White House has described as a “benign kidney condition.” (Susan Walsh/AP)
New mothers have praised antenatal, labour and postnatal care services at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals in an annual survey by the Care Quality Commission.
The poll was sent out in June last year to 347 mothers who had used maternity services at the two hospitals.
The results show the trust scoring above the national average, with 91 per cent of DBTH mums saying midwives listened to them during antenatal check-ups, and 93 per cent confirming their partner was encouraged to be involved in care – although 25 per cent said they were offered no choice about where to have their baby.
Sharon Dickinson, head of midwifery, said: “I am very pleased with the results and proud. Feedback like this helps us understand what we are doing well and where we can improve.”
Goshen Police release surveillance images of fraud suspects
The Goshen Police Department posted photos of two men they are trying to identify in connection with the fraudulent use of a debit card.
If you have any information about this case, please contact the Goshen Police Department at 574-533-8661, private message them on Facebook, or email police@goshencity.com.
Raw video: Democratic representative Tom Suozzi from Long Island, New York proposes Americans should bear arms to oppose President Trump if he doesn't follow the Constitution.
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - An Oklahoma City oil and gas industry repairman has pleaded guilty in federal court to defrauding a Texas company of more than $400,000 by submitting bogus invoices.
Federal prosecutors say 54-year-old Luis Enrique Damazo pleaded guilty Friday to mail fraud.
Damazo worked as a repair technician for Beaumont, Texas-based Dexter Field Services, a business that provides leak detection, environmental monitoring and consulting services energy industry clients.
Prosecutors say he ordered replacement parts through a company he secretly operated from 2009 to 2015. He used the company to prepare phony order forms and invoices that showed purchases purportedly made on behalf of Dexter Field Services for equipment, parts and tools.
Damazo faces up to 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine when he's sentenced in the next three months.
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It’s a February evening in Texas, and teenager Marie Robards stands in the doorway of her father’s apartment. Silently, she watches as paramedics try in vain to save his life. One year later, Marie is studying Hamlet with a friend when a murderous confession sparks a dark revelation of her own.
At high school in Fort Worth, TX, in the 1970s, the tall, muscular Steven Robards was considered a catch. Beth Lohmer, meanwhile, was athletic and studious, the president of the National Honors Society and a key player on the basketball and volleyball teams. The pair fell in love and got married in 1974 when Beth was just 18.
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After two years, their daughter Dorothy Marie, known as Marie, arrived. However, the cracks in Steven and Beth’s relationship had already begun to show. Finally, in 1980, Beth tired of her husband’s erratic behavior and left the family home with Marie in tow.
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A Harpersville woman was arrested over the weekend after authorities say she exposed a young child to illegal drugs.
Raven Mariah Harmon, 26, was arrested by Alabaster police on Saturday, according to court records made public Monday. The incident reportedly happened on June 27.
The warrant against Harmon said she did "knowingly, recklessly or intentionally cause a child" to be exposed to methamphetamine and cannaboids. She was booked into the Shelby County Jail Saturday and released the same day after posting $15,000 bond.
Harmon is set to have a preliminary hearing on Aug. 30.
March 29 Amica SA:
* Said on Tuesday that it has risen its stake in Societe Industrielle D’Equipement Moderne Sideme (Sideme) to 100 pct from 39.29 pct
* On March 22 it acquired 21.41 pct of Sideme for 1.6 million euros ($1.73 million) from England-based Crosslee PLC
* On March 28 it bought 39.29 pct of Sideme for 2.2 million euros from Electrolux France SAS
* Sideme is a distributor of household appliances on the French market
* The company has also sold 100 shares in Sideme to Amica Handel i Marketing as according to the French law, each company has to have at least two shareholders
* Amica owns 100 pct of Amica Handel i Marketing
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Big lads mate wrote: The working with players part Vasty. During the season I obviously can't comment yet.
I read somewhere that he's doing a lot of defensive stuff. However the point I was making was that it is ultimately chesters show, but credit to him for listening and clearly not feeling threatened which is a very British attitude.Very interested to know if the pre-season was as gruelling as last year?
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Former Auburn coach Pat Dye says his onetime Alabama counterpart Gene Stallings has suffered a mild stroke.
Dye says Stallings was taken to a Dallas-area hospital Monday morning. Dye says Stallings was at the Dallas/Fort Worth airport at the time awaiting a flight to Alabama for speaking engagements.
Both were scheduled to speak in Huntsville, Alabama, Monday night and in Montgomery Tuesday. Dye says Stallings told an event organizer that he wanted to reschedule “so he’s optimistic about it.”
Stallings, who led Alabama to the 1992 national championship had a stroke in May while in Montgomery to introduce Clemson coach Dabo Swinney at a banquet.
Stallings was the Crimson Tide coach from 1990-96. He’s also a former Texas A&M and St. Louis/Phoenix Cardinals coach.
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Amy Schumer has signed on to star in I Feel Pretty , a comedy from McG's Wonderland Sound & Vision and Voltage Pictures. Abby Kohn and Marc Silverstein, the writers behind How to Be Single and He's Just Not That Into You , wrote the script and will make their directorial debut with the comedy.
Start the conversation, or Read more at Hollywood Reporter.
WASHINGTON, Feb 2 (Reuters) - The Republican memo unclassified by President Donald Trump on Friday says an FBI official acknowledged to lawmakers that a dossier compiled by former British intelligence agent Christopher Steele was an "essential part" of an application for surveillance of Trump campaign aide Carter Page.
The memo, which alleges anti-Trump bias at the FBI and Justice Department, said none of surveillance requests for Page submitted by the Justice Department disclosed that the Democratic Party paid for the dossier.
The memo quoted Steele as telling a Justice Department official he was "desperate that Donald Trump not get elected and was passionate about him not being president." http://tmsnrt.rs/2DU27hD (Reporting by Doina Chiacu; Editing by David Alexander)
Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby came way out of his crease to stop a Toronto Maple Leafs breakaway opportunity during Monday's Game 3.
The chance came immediately after the Leafs killed a Capitals power play. Toronto's Mitch Marner appeared to have a clear path to the net, but Holtby charged out of his net and swept away the puck—an extraordinarily risky play, especially considering the speed at which it happened. It was pretty incredible.
Take a look.
Mitch Marner: Hey cool, a breakaway, lemme control the puck and then… Braden Holtby: HELLO HOW YOU DOIN pic.twitter.com/QuIf3vRfh4 — Shane O'Donnell (@shane1342o) April 18, 2017
The Capitals led 3-1 at the time, though the Leafs scored soon after to cut the deficit to one goal. The series was tied 1-1 entering Monday's game.
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There has been an accident at the intersection of Adams Boulevard and Quapaw Avenue. Five cars have been reported in the crash. Please avoid this area if possible.
The Prince William County Police Department brought in a helicopter Thursday in a continued search for Woodbridge resident Alan Cohee, 61, who has been missing since Nov. 10. Cohee was last seen at his home on Featherstone Road in Woodbridge.
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Here’s what a report says
According to a latest report, Uber is in preliminary talks with rival Careem to combine their Middle Eastern ride-hailing services.
In discussions with Careem, Uber has said that it would need to own more than half of the combined company, if not buy Careem outright, added the Bloomberg report.
While Uber has declined to comment, Careem did not confirm or deny the report.
“Our ambition is to build a lasting institution for the region and that means focusing on growth into new markets and doubling down on our existing cities to open our platform up to new products and services. We are only getting started,” Careem spokeswoman Maha Abouelenein told media.
There are on the NewsOn6 Tulsa story from 4 hrs ago, titled Chicago toddler shot and killed in latest spasm of violence. In it, NewsOn6 Tulsa reports that:
A Chicago toddler has been shot and killed in in what police suspect was a "gang hit" on a man in a vehicle with her, just a few days after two young girls were shot. A Chicago toddler has been shot and killed in in what police suspect was a "gang hit" on a man in a vehicle with her, just a few days after two young girls were shot.
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Podcast: A discussion on ‘The Red Turtle’
News reporter Will Campbell and podcast editor Emerson Malone discuss the animated film “The Red Turtle” (2016) in this episode from the Emerald Podcast Network. The movie, which has no dialogue, follows a man deserted on an island with nothing but crabs, fish and turtles for friends.
“The Red Turtle” is playing at the Bijou Art Cinemas on East 13th Avenue. Listen to the episode above, and watch the trailer below.
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The Cranston East Thunderbolts rallied from behind to overtake Classical, 46 to 43. Nelson Blanco was the high scorer in the game with 18 points.
Mickey had a great helper this morning. Lacey, 10, is from Vinemont and is in the 5th grade.
She's involved in singing, cheerleading, basketball and softball and loves the weather. As a 4th grader, Lacey gave the weather forecast for the day
over the intercom at her school one day a week.
Lacey also loves to give the forecast to her mom's co-workers.
Congratulations Lacey on being Mickey's Weather Kid!
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A routine security exercise will be carried out on Thursday July 5, in collaboration between San Lucian Oil Company Port Facility, the Armed Forces of Malta, the Civil Protection Department, the Malta Police Force and Transport Malta.
For this purpose, Triq il-Qajjenza will be closed to traffic between 10am and noon. Public transport and coaches will not be affected.
For safety measures, the area will be closed to the public between 10am and noon. Therefore, swimming, fishing and anchorage are not allowed during these two hours in the area of the Qajjenza small beach.
The public is kindly advised to follow instructions by officials on site.
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THE Then India Sanmarga Ikya Sangam (TISI) 90th convention had come at a right time boosting sales in Labasa Town, says Labasa Chamber of Commerce president Satish Chand.
Mr Chand said the event had boosted businesses in the Northern Division.
"By bringing the TISI Sangam convention to Labasa, it will contribute a lot to our business sectors here in the North," he said.
Mr Chand said hotels were fully booked, buses serviced the public until late at night and restaurants closed late as well.
"We are so very fortunate to have this event take place in Labasa as this will bring most of our business back to its expected standard. Many visitors from overseas bought souvenirs for their families back home which was a really great thing to see," he said.
Mr Chand said Labasa needed more events such as the TISI Sangam convention.
"This Easter weekend has really helped us a lot in terms of business and we look forward to more events like this in the future," he said.
Southwestern Indiana man dies after falling into lake
WADESVILLE, Ind. (AP) — Authorities have recovered the body of a 77-year-old southwestern Indiana man from a private lake on his property after he fell in from a boat while fishing.
Indiana conservation officers say the body of Dennis Happel of the Posey County town of Wadesville was recovered in 10-12 feet of water Tuesday morning.
They say Happel fell in shortly before 10 a.m. while trying to unhook a fishing hook from a bass he had caught. They say his wife was unable to save him and contacted 911.
Officers say the boat was about 10 feet long.
FREDERICTON — RCMP in New Brunswick say human remains discovered in the St. John River have been positively identified as a missing 42-year-old man from Morrell Siding, N.B.
The body was discovered near the shore, close to Tobique Narrows on Aug. 2.
Police say an autopsy and further investigation has positively identified the remains as those of Tony Vaillancourt, who had not been in contact with friends or family since April 9.
Police are still working to determine the exact cause of death.
They are seeking any information from the public that could assist in the investigation.
WhatsApp has admitted that its encryption software can be abused by terrorists and criminals and said it is looking for ways to track illegal behaviour.
The messaging app, owned by Facebook, has been criticised for giving terrorists "a place to hide" due to its unbreakable end-to-end security system that blocks governments from intercepting messages.
It said it was seeking ideas on how to "detect problematic behaviour" and was offering researchers rewards of up to $50,000 (£38,000) for ideas on how to address the problem.
"WhatsApp’s end-to-end encrypted system facilitates privacy and security for all WhatsApp users, including people who might be using the platform for illegal activities," the...
Could entering the Florida Keys mean passing through an automatic tolling station like this one in Miami-Dade County? The Florida Department of Transportation says no, but Monroe County may want to find out.
HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. - A firefighter, paramedic and sheriff's deputy were injured after being hit by a vehicle while on scene Saturday.
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Phoenix, Arizona: A 92-year-old woman accused of fatally shooting her 72-year-old son over his plans to put her in an assisted living facility has been arrested on suspicion of murder, police said.
Anna Mae Blessing was taken into custody on Monday at the suburban Phoenix home she shared with her son and was being held in lieu of $US500,000 bail ($667,000), court officials said.
She faces charges of first-degree murder.
Anna Mae Blessing after her arrest. Photo: Maricopa Sheriff/AP
She did not enter a plea during a brief initial court appearance and it was not immediately clear if she had retained a lawyer.
Blessing told detectives she hid two handguns in the pockets of her robe and confronted her son in his bedroom, striking him with multiple rounds, the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office said in a written statement.
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Brooke Shields has landed a major recurring role on TV police series Law & Order: SVU.
The actress will join Mariska Hargitay and rapper Ice-T in season 19 of the show, which premieres next month.
Details about her part have not been released, but she will disrupt Hargitay’s character’s world, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
“I play a very different character from any I have ever played,” a statement from Shields reads. “I’m excited to stir the SVU pot a bit.”
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We invite you to be our very special guest at the Circle of Champions Toastmasters Club Open House and Anniversary Celebration. Our objectives are to expose the community to the many benefits of Toastmasters. While spreading awareness of our club, on our ninth anniversary and we hope to gain members. Toastmasters is an excellent investment in your self-improvement and a strong resume builder. Visit us and join our high quality club meeting environment.
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Since 1914, St. Agnes Home in West Hartford has been a safe haven for young mothers.
It started as place where mothers could leave their infants for adoption. It evolved into a residential home for teen moms, teaching them life skills and self-esteem.
St. Agnes recently closed its doors abruptly.
The state is referring more teen moms to foster homes or homes where relatives reside. After 100 years, St. Agnes leaves a legacy of empowering thousands of young moms.
Joining Stan Simpson is exiting executive director Lorna Little and former client Maria Cruz.
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When Carol's pregnancy goes in a surprise direction, Tandy believes that he is ready to accept the challenges that come from it.
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BOSTON (AP) — Federal prosecutors have suffered a blow in their case against Boston city officials charged with pressuring music festival organizers to hire union workers.
U.S. District Judge Leo Sorokin on Monday denied prosecutors’ request to rewrite proposed jury instructions in the case.
Prosecutors have said they may have to drop the case against Kenneth Brissette and Timothy Sullivan if the judge doesn’t change his plans on how to instruct the jury.
The extortion and conspiracy trial is supposed to begin next week.
The two aides of Democratic Mayor Marty Walsh are accused of pressuring a music festival’s production company into hiring union workers by withholding city permits.
The dispute over the jury instructions centers on the definition of “obtaining” property under anti-extortion law.
Prosecutors have indicated they’ll seek to appeal the judge’s decision.
U.S. Attorney Andrew Lelling says his office is disappointed with the judge’s decision, and is “reviewing all of our options.”
PROVO, Utah — Alexander Mattison ran for a career-high 118 yards and two touchdowns, Brett Rypien threw his first TD pass of the season and Boise State beat BYU 24-7 on Friday night.
Boise State scored 17 straight points in the second quarter to take a 10-point lead into halftime.
Mattison took a direct snap in a wildcat formation and ran it in from the 12 to tie it at 7 in the second quarter. After Kekoa Nawahine intercepted BYU's pass and returned it 51 yards to the Cougars 22, Boise State settled for a short field goal and a 10-7 lead.
Boise State took a two-score lead with 36 seconds left in the half on Sean Modster's first career touchdown catch. Mattison scored the only points of the second half on a 2-yard run early in the fourth to cap an 82-yard drive.
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Spain's Nacho Monreal arrives at a Spanish national soccer team gathering session at Las Rozas Soccer City sports facilities in Madrid, Spain, May 28, 2018. EPA-EFE/Rodrigo Jimenez
Spain's national team on Wednesday completed their third session in the pre-World Cup training camp without defender Nacho Monreal, absent due to muscle pains.
Monreal's fellow defender Dani Carvajal was also absent from training as he recovers from a muscle injury suffered with Real Madrid during the Champion League final on Saturday.
Two taxis were seized by police after one was involved in a road collision and another arrived to collect the driver.
West Yorkshire Police Roads Policing Unit said the vehicle which crashed was believed to have no insurance.
Then a second private hire taxi which arrived at the scene was suspected of being un-taxed.
The tweeted a photograph of both vehicles strapped to the back of wagons on Bowling Back Lane, Bradford, before they were removed from the scene.
They said: "First private hire vehicle crashes into a wall, believed uninsured and no tax. Vehicle seized. Second private hire vehicle arrives to collect the first driver, also not taxed and also seized. Awaiting third vehicle."
Questions abound for Melbourne fans after the Demons slumped to a 46-point loss to Richmond on the big stage of their Anzac Day eve clash at the MCG.
Chief executive Peter Jackson said the team trashed the club's brand in a 67-point loss to Hawthorn last week and coach Simon Goodwin conceded the erratic Demons can't be trusted on the evidence of their first four games.
Just exactly what Melbourne's brand is, after they slumped to a 2-3 record with a 15.12 (102) to 8.8 (56) defeat in front of 77,071 fans, needs further clarification.
The Demons were good in patches, but they wilted in the face of the Tigers' pressure in the second quarter and offered little resistance late, conceding seven of the last nine goals.
But after kicking one goal in the last three quarters of the loss to the Hawks, Goodwin still felt there was enough in Tuesday night's heavy defeat to suggest progress.
Nathan Coleman was shopping at Costco in Halifax on Friday when he and his daughter got home to find a living scorpion. It was sealed inside the bag of bananas which were imported from Guatemala.
He personally delivered the scorpion to its new home at the Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History.
Liverpool are reportedly prepared to make an offer of £25m in order to try to sign Napoli midfielder Piotr Zielinski.
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has reportedly identified Napoli midfielder Piotr Zielinski as a potential transfer target.
After qualifying for the playoff round of the Champions League, Klopp is keen to make significant additions to his first-team squad and it appears that he has taken an interest in Zielinski.
According to Il Mattino, Liverpool are considering whether to launch an offer of £25m for the Polish international.
The 23-year-old was only used on a rotational basis this season, with 18 starts and 18 substitute appearances coming in Serie A.
However, despite how he was deployed by manager Maurizio Sarri, it has been claimed that the Italian club are demanding £60m for his signature.
A Miami police officer shot and killed a man stabbing a woman in Miami Lakes Sunday morning, authorities say.
According to Javier Ortiz, president of Miami Fraternal Order of Police, the rookie officer was heading home from work when he witnessed a woman being stabbed near Miami Lakes Middle School.
"On behalf of the officer, he did everything possible to save this woman," Ortiz said. "On behalf of the FOP, there is no doubt in our mind that when the investigation is completed, this officer will be declared a hero."
The woman was transported by helicopter to Ryder Trauma Center, according to Miami-Dade Fire spokesperson Felipe Lay.
"If it wasn't for the swift actions of this officer, there is no doubt in my mind that we would not have had just one homicide here, we would've had a victim that was tragically killed," Ortiz said.
Officials have not released any other details.
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A 2-year-old Akron girl is dead after she was found outside in the cold. (Source: Raycom Media)
A 2-year-old girl is dead after she was found outside in the cold in Akron.
The Akron Police Department said around 3:30 p.m. on Feb. 2 officers responded to the 1300 block of Doty Drive for a report of an unresponsive 2-year-old.
Police said the victim was found outside in the cold on the front porch by her mother.
Investigators said the victim was transported to the Akron Children's Hospital where she later died.
The Summit County Medical Examiner's Officer will conduct an autopsy.
Authorities have not released the name of the 2-year-old.
We will update this story as more information becomes available.
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ARKHANGELSK, Russia, March 30 Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that anti-Russian sanctions were harmful both for the economies of the United States and Europe.
Putin was speaking at an Arctic forum in northern Russia. Western countries sanctioned Russia due to Moscow's annexation of the Crimea peninsula from Kiev and Russia's role in the Ukraine crisis. (Reporting by Oksana Kobzeva; writing by Polina Devitt; editing by Vladimir Soldatkin)
Authorities are searching for a driver who opened fire in an apparently random car-to-car shooting on the 215 Freeway in Colton early Tuesday morning.
The incident occurred about 1:30 a.m. as the victim and shooter were traveling northbound on the freeway just south of Washington Street, California Highway Patrol Sgt. Robert Holtz said.
The victim was shot in the arm and transported to a local hospital. The wound was not life-threatening, Holtz said.
The shooter was driving a gold sedan, but no further information was immediately available.
The victim and shooter did not know each other, Holtz said, adding that the incident appeared to be random.
The freeway was shut down for a short period of time as officers searched for evidence.
Anyone with information was asked to call the CHP at 909-383-4247.
KTLA’s Alexandria Hernandez contributed to this report.
Ringing today's opening bells are Ron Keating, Evoqua Water Technologies president and CEO, at the NYSE, and Terence Adderley, Kelly Services executive chairman, at the Nasdaq.
FREDERICK, Md. (AP) – A former Washington, D.C., corrections officer has been arrested in connection with the trafficking and prostitution of a 16-year-old girl who had been reported missing.
Frederick police Commander Lt. Kirk Henneberry tells The Washington Post that 23-year-old Luis J. Privado was paid by 40-year-old Abiathar A. Vance to drive Vance and the teenager to and from Frederick, Maryland, late last year.
Henneberry said police started their investigation when they received a call from a concerned citizen who described what she believed was a suspicious situation. Vance was arrested that day and detectives later learned of Privado’s alleged involvement. They were both charged with several offenses.
Privado’s attorney, Robert W. King, declined to comment on details of the case, but said Privado was fired from the Department of Corrections. It’s unclear if Vance has a lawyer.
German publishers expect to lose more than 30 per cent of their digital advertising revenue if the proposed ePrivacy Regulation is implemented by the European Commission in the next year, shows a new study from the Association of German Magazine Publishers (VDZ).
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A teenage boy died in a Victorian hospital after an allergic reaction to a mouthful of hospital food, despite staff knowing his allergies, an inquest has been told.
Louis Tate, 13, was admitted to Frankston Hospital, in Victoria's south, on October 22, 2015 following an asthma attack.
He died the next day after an anaphylactic reaction to the hospital's breakfast food.
Louis Tate, 13, died after an anaphylactic reaction to the hospital's breakfast food
Louis' mother Gabrielle Catan spoke at Tuesday's opening of an inquest into her son's tragic death.
'I thought because he was in hospital, the medical staff would know exactly how to take care of him,' she said.
The inquest continues.
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The Side by Side service helps people with dementia to continue to live independently and remain active members of their local community. Volunteers will provide support to enable people with dementia to go out and about in their community and keep doing the things they enjoy or to try out new activities. The service is unique to each individual as it is based upon what the person with dementia would like to do.
Dudley Maytubby, the youngest son of Samuel and Lulu Maytubby, was born in Caddo in 1896 and enjoyed the support of a large influential Chickasaw family. He spent his childhood as most boys did - exploring, playing games and going to school.
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In a huge blow to ABC and Disney, the prolific television hitmaker Shonda Rhimes has signed an exclusive overall deal with Netflix, the streaming giant announced early Monday morning.
Ms. Rhimes, the creator of shows like “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Scandal,” and “How To Get Away With Murder” — all hits for ABC — will bring Shondaland over to Netflix in what the streaming service said was a multiyear deal.
Those series and ones currently in development will remain on ABC, though Netflix already has the streaming rights for the back library for shows like “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Scandal.”
Netflix’s move amounts to a major counterpunch to Disney’s announcement last week that it was starting a pair of its own streaming services, including one that would force the removal of several Disney and Pixar movies from Netflix in the next two years.
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Kendall Waston scores Costa Rica's first goal of this FIFA World Cup!
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A judge has rebuffed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s request that he step aside before the Republican stands trial on criminal securities fraud charges in September.
A spokeswoman for state District Judge George Gallagher confirmed Monday that he will stay on the case. Paxton had asked for a new judge after his trial was moved from his hometown in suburban Dallas to Houston.
Melody McDonald Lanier says Gallager doesn’t need to formally rule on the motion to remove him. Gallagher had sided with prosecutors who argued they couldn’t get a fair trial in Collin County because of the publicity that has surrounded the case for two years.
Paxton was indicted in 2015 over accusations that he misled investors in a tech startup. He has pleaded not guilty.
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Who defines the Boston-based, dub-jazz Club d'Elf is an enigma. At the core, the "group" is bassist and composer Mike Rivard and drummer Dean Johnston.
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HENDERSON, NV (03.19.2018) – Retro Manufacturing has announced they are now shipping their new replacement kick-panels for 1973-85 GM Square Body C/K Series trucks. These high-quality kick-panels are injection molded for a perfect fit and finish every time.
They feature a speaker cut-out that will accept low-profile 6.5-inch speakers — such as RetroSound R-652N — and are designed to fit without modifying the factory parking brake pedal. The speaker cut-out is angled to direct sound upwards towards the listener and not at the listener’s feet. They can be painted with plastic adhesive paint to match the vehicle’s interior.
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NORFOLK, Va. – The man accused of a weekend murder in Norfolk is scheduled to be in court Tuesday morning.
Police arrested Gary Drew Monday.
The 25-year-old is facing several charges including second degree murder and malicious wounding.
Officers are accusing Drew of killing 31-year-old Claude Smith on Ivaloo street Sunday.
Investigators said Smith was found suffering from a gunshot wound inside a car.
Another man was found with a gunshot wound inside a home nearby.
Claude was rushed to the hospital but later died.
Neighbors are now warning others who live nearby.
The other man was taken to the hospital and is expected to be okay.
Drew is also facing two weapons charges.
I'm with Welham partnering Carney. It's the forwards where we need care, going from the reports of Hudd's last match.
Sad preacher nailed upon the coloured door of time;
Insane teacher be there reminded of the rhyme.
There'll be no mutant enemy we shall certify;
Political ends, as sad remains, will die.
(AP) – Authorities in southern Illinois say four people died New Year’s Eve after a single-engine plane crashed in a wooded area.
Johnson County Coroner David Rockwell says he pronounced the two men and two women dead at about 8:15 p.m. on Saturday at the scene of the crash. He says the victims all appear to be adults and their identities are unknown. The Federal Aviation Administration says a Piper PA28 small aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances on Saturday night.
The FAA says it and the National Transportation Safety Board will investigate the crash.
Rockwell says autopsies will be scheduled.
Johnson County is about 130 miles southeast of St. Louis, near the Shawnee National Forest.
"She wanted to take selfie with the crocodile who was lying down near a stream," a park official told AFP, asking not to be named because he did not have the authority to speak to the media.
"It was startled and bit her on her on the leg." . . .
The victim was taken to hospital for treatment and is expected to recover.
Siamese crocodiles were once ubiquitous across South East Asia but their populations have been decimated in the last century by hunting and habitat loss.
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I thought I was done mining Keith Paul Bishop's post on Curci Investments, LLC v. Baldwin, Cal. Ct. App. Case No. G052764 (Aug. 10, 2017), but one more minor point needs to be made. Keith writes:
As the name suggests, reverse veil piercing occurs when a third party outsider is able to reach corporate assets to satisfy claims against an individual shareholder.
Well, yes, but ....
As Todd Henderson and I explained in our book Limited Liability: A Legal and Economic Analysis , there are two types of reverse veil piercing. One type might be called insider reverse veil piercing, in which a shareholder seeks to disregard the corporate entity.
The other is so-called outsider reverse piercing, in which a personal creditor of the shareholder seeks to disregard the corporation’s separate legal existence to reach assets of the corporation to satisfy its claim.
Keith's definition only encompasses the latter.
This distinction is important, because in our view outsider reverse veil piercing is far more problematic:
Tom Brady and the New England Patriots are about to run roughshod through the playoffs.
At least that’s the message Brady seems to be giving on Facebook a day after trouncing the Miami Dolphins in the regular-season finale.
Brady went with a “Game of Thrones” theme in the latest issue of TB Times, casting himself in the role of the Night King — which would make the rest of the Patriots his White Walkers. And the headline — “Winter is Here” — will resonate with fans of the series also.
As if the guy wasn’t terrifying enough.
I don’t know about you guys, but I’m in a good mood today. I mean, why not? The weather’s nice, the sun’s out, and so is Selena Gomez‘s super-cute cleavage. And that’s pretty much a recipe for my perfect day. The only thing that could make this any better is if Selena would finally take me up on my offer to go out motorboating. I’m telling you, the weather’s perfect for it.
Lebanon has displayed three stolen ancient sculptures that were returned from the United States recently.
The treasures arrived home last month and were put on display at the National Museum in Beirut on Friday.
The pieces include a marble bull's head dating to about 360 B.C., excavated at a Phoenician temple in southern Lebanon decades ago.
Lebanon's Culture Minister Ghattas Khoury told reporters at the museum that "we are all committed to repatriate as many of these objects, wherever they are."
The treasures were once owned by private collectors and valued at more than $5 million. They were ordered returned to Lebanon by the Manhattan district attorney.
They were stolen from a temple during the Lebanese 1975-90 civil war and confiscated in New York in the past few months.
Oct 5 (Reuters) - A Spanish Constitutional Court ruling suspending a session of the Catalan parliament that planned to declare Catalonia's independence from Spain damages freedom of expression, the speaker of the region's parliament said on Thursday.
But Carme Forcadell said the parliament had taken no decision yet on whether Monday's session would go ahead.
The court's decision to suspend Monday's session before it had been formally convened "harms freedom of expression and the right of initiative of members of this parliament and shows once more how the courts are being used to solve political problems," she told reporters. (Reporting by Emma Pinedo; Editing by Adrian Croft)
GM Extends Summer Shutdown at Two Car Plants as Demand Falls
by Darryl Hood
General Motors is extending the normal two-week summer shutdown at two U.S. car factories because of slumping demand.
Union officials say the Lordstown, Ohio, plant near Cleveland and the Fairfax plant in Kansas City, Kansas, will close for as long as five weeks in June and July. The summer shutdown normally lasts two weeks.
Lordstown makes the Chevrolet Cruze compact while Fairfax builds the Chevrolet Malibu midsize car.
Cruze sales are up 36 percent due largely to fleet sales. Sales to individual buyers are down 3 percent. Malibu sales are down 30 percent through May.
Spokesman Jim Cain confirms that some car plants will see more down weeks but wouldn’t give specifics. He says GM is adjusting as the market shifts from cars to trucks and SUVs.
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Credits: Brendan Walter; ABC/Randy HolmesLorde performed at the Outside Lands festival in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park on Sunday, and received an assist from her Melodrama producer Jack Antonoff.
During the set, the Bleachers frontman joined the New Zealand singer for a stripped-down cover of the Paul Simon song “Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard.”
The pair sat together at the edge of the stage for the performance, with Lorde handling lead vocals while Antonoff strummed an acoustic guitar. For the last line of the song, Antonoff made a reference to Lorde’s birth name, singing, “Me and Ella in Golden Gate Park.” You can watch footage from the duet now on YouTube.
Lorde has a few more festival dates lined up for the fall, including Bumbershoot in Seattle and Life Is Beautiful in Las Vegas. She’ll kick off a North American headlining tour next year in March.
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Police: 1 Suspect In Custody In N.Y. Subway Blast An explosion in a subway station tunnel beneath the New York Port Authority bus terminal shook up Midtown Manhattan on Monday morning. The NYPD reports one suspect in custody.
The Russian journalist and Kremlin critic widely reported murdered, is in fact alive. Now he's apologizing to his wife. Nathan Rousseau Smith has the story. Buzz60
And a Switch version means you can take those Hadokens on the move.
Is there anything worse than being stuck on a train during your morning commute? In summer? In Sydney? It's a special hell. BUT! At least you have (just about) every Street Fighter game ever made to master.
To celebrate the legendary series’ 30th anniversary next May, Capcom is releasing a 12-game bundle of every entry from the 1987 original, right up to 1999’s Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike. It’s coming to PC, Xbox One and PS4, but the really great news is that there’s a Switch version too; the retro graphics should pop in handheld mode. Most fans would probably be happy with the ports alone, but to top it all off the debut trailer revealed that SFII, SFII Turbo, Alpha 3 and the aforementioned 3rd Strike will all feature online multiplayer and online leaderboards.
That’s enough fighting to keep you going until 2020.
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IUKA, Miss. (WCBI) – An Iuka man is dead after his car veered off the road and crashed into the woods last night.
Tishomingo County Coroner Mack Wileman says around 9:30 p.m., 46-year-old Brett Finch was driving a Chevy Camaro on County Road 281 when he failed to navigate around a curve.
Finch’s car then flew airborne and knocked over several trees before it came to a stop upside down.
His car was the only one involved in the accident. Finch died at the scene of the crash.
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — An Oklahoma appeals court has removed language that was critical of the state attorney general’s office in an Open Records Act case involving communications between then-Attorney General Scott Pruitt and major energy companies as well as the Republican Attorney General’s Association.
The Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals ruled Monday the trial judge’s characterization of the office as an “abject failure” in complying with the law was “surplus and unnecessary.”
The wording is in a 2017 ruling that ordered the attorney general’s office to provide the Wisconsin-based Center for Media and Democracy with records it had requested in 2015 involving Pruitt, who now heads the Environmental Protection Agency.
The court upheld the remainder of the order that the attorney general’s office must provide the records, which it did in February 2017.
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This story has been corrected to indicate Oklahoma’s Court of Civil Appeals issued the ruling, not the Oklahoma Supreme Court.
In a sit down interview with Savannah Guthrie, Selena Gomez opened up about her surgery detailing the process and how she and Francia mentally prepared
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First look at Louis Vuitton Men‘s Spring Summer 2018 advertising campaign featuring models Oliver Houlby, Noah Luis Brown, and Sakua Kambong. In charge of photography was Steven Meisel, with styling from Ellie Grace Cumming and Alister Mackie, art direction by Ronnie Cooke Newhouse, and casting direction by Shelley Durkan. Beauty is work of hair stylist Guido Palau and makeup artist Pat McGrath.
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Bravedart Gary Anderson won the clash of the tartans and is now on the verge of a remarkable hat-trick - wham, bam, have a dram. Trebles all round? Defending champion Anderson stayed on course for his third consecutive title at the William Hill PDC world championship with a 6-3 win against fellow Scot Peter Wright in the semi-finals.
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On this day in 2015, Stevie Ray Vaughan was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame by whom?
John Mayer
What else happened on this day in rock n’ roll history? Here’s the Rock N’ Roll Diary for April 18th, from the College of Classic Rock Knowledge – 100.7 WZLX!
About 4:30 a.m. Tuesday, police stopped Logan Andrew France, 18, 389 Rauhof Road, and Jordan Way, 19, 119 Spider Barnes Road. The traffic stop resulted in misdemeanor charges for both.
Investigating further, police found property that had been taken a vehicle that had been parked at 433 W. Poplar St. France and Way were charged with burglary.
France was still being held in the Washington County Detention Center, where he was served with a warrant. Way was found in Johnson City after an altercation on unrelated charges and placed under arrest.
Each was held on $10,000 bond awaiting a Sessions Court appearance set for Wednesday.
The clash took place in Tapriyan village reportedly over an old rivalry
Three persons were killed and one was seriously injured in a clash between two communities in Madhya Pradesh's Panna district on Wednesday, police said.
In view of tension in the area, heavy police deployment has been made so as to prevent any further escalation of tension.
The bloody clash, in which weapons were also used, took place in Tapriyan village reportedly over an old rivalry, according to a Police Control Room official.
The situation is tense but under control, the police added.
During a fire intentionally set by a man who perished in his home, Lakeside firefighters were able to rescue a black Labrador.
The dog was revived using a specialized pet oxygen mask, and it is now with County Animal Control.
The pet will be treated by a vet and put up for adoption if the man’s family doesn’t want it.
The fire happened at a home on Woodland Vista Drive and Sunny Lane in Lakeside.
Prosecutors have charged a 37-year-old man in connection with a robbery in Mapunapuna.
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Prosecutors have charged a 37-year-old man in connection with a robbery in Mapunapuna.
Daniel T.K. Holcombe was charged with second-degree robbery. His bail has been set at $25,000.
Police said a suspect later identified as Holcombe confronted a 67-year-old man and demanded his property at about 2:15 p.m. Sunday. When the victim refused, Holcombe allegedly used physical force to take his property.
A struggle ensued but the victim broke free and called police.
Police arrested Holcombe near the scene on suspicion of second-degree robbery and two outstanding warrants.
December 11, 2017, 8:06 AM | Israel is stepping up security after the stabbing of a security guard at a Jerusalem bus station. Protests continued around the world in the wake of President Trump recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. Amid the violence, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was in France to meet with French President Emmanuel Macron. Afterwards, Macron once again criticized the U.S. decision on Jerusalem. “CBS Evening News” anchor Jeff Glor joins “CBS This Morning” from Paris, where he will be interviewing Macron. Watch the interview Monday night on “CBS Evening News.”
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Play4 Day' game
ROCKY HILL, Conn. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday afternoon's drawing of the Connecticut Lottery's "Play4 Day" game were:
4-1-1-7
(four, one, one, seven)
Moon, the magician, did abracadabra again and the sea has stepped back. Farther then ever because of that white wall that blocks the waves for a few more meters. It felt so strange today to stand on the beach and to hear the sea so very far away. There she roars like an angry beast, scratching her cold claws against the frozen fence. The sound drowned by distance. But how strange and beautiful the scenery was. Different tribes have different native colors which they weave in rugs and clothes. Colors that mirror the unique landscape of their home. Here in the picture is the striped rug of my salty sea tribe. Weaved by the sea herself.
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A Door County business and community leader has died. Retired Colonel Thomas “Tim” Lawrie, 73 of Baileys Harbor, passed away Saturday morning at home of an apparent heart attack. Born in Berlin, Wisconsin in 1943, Lawrie was a 1961 graduate of Sturgeon Bay High School and received bachelors and masters degrees in economics and business administration from the UW/Milwaukee. He served two tours in Vietnam as an army airborne soldier and advisor to a Vietnamese airborne unit and was awarded the silver star for bravery and a purple heart for wounds sustained in combat. Lawrie retired after 26 years in the army. He later became a partner in an international power project development firm and was a military consultant for NBC, MSNBC and the Canadian Broadcast Company. More recently, he owned and operated the Simon Creek Winery.
MERRITT ISLAND, Fla. - The Viking Yacht Co. recently heard about the plight of Sea Ray Boats and its workers in Brevard County.
Sea Ray announced last month it was laying off hundreds of workers as it consolidated its boat-building operation for that brand.
Come work for us, says a representative of the 54-year-old Viking Yacht Co. That's probably something the 380 local Sea Ray workers from the Merritt Island facility like to hear.
Only there's a downside: The jobs are located in South Florida — Riviera Beach — and at the New Gretna, New Jersey, facility where Viking Yachts is headquartered.
"We are all aware of the situation with Sea Ray," said Chris Landry, marketing director of Viking Yachts. "When we hear about layoffs it's not a good feeling, especially in the marine industry."
The contact information for those interested in a job at Viking can be found at vikingjobs.com.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal health officials are cracking down on underage use of a popular e-cigarette brand following months of complaints from parents, politicians and school administrators.
The Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday it has issued warnings to 40 retail and online stores as part of a nationwide operation against illegal sales of Juul (JOO'-uhl) to children.
Like other e-cigarettes, Juul is an electronic device that vaporizes liquid nicotine into an inhalable vapor.
Thanks in part to its resemblance to a small computer flash drive, Juul has become popular with some teenagers as a discrete way to vape at school and in public.
As part of the FDA initiative, regulators are asking Juul Labs to turn over documents about the design and marketing of its devices.
The San Francisco-based company says it monitors retailers to ensure they are following the law.
Larsson has been suspended two games for cross-checking Florida's Vincent Trocheck during Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Panthers.
Larsson's cross check landed on Trocheck's unguarded neck and could have easily injured the Panthers' pivot, so it's not surprising that the NHL decided additional discipline was warranted in this case. The Swedish forward, who's notched three goals and nine points in 51 games this campaign, will be eligible to return Thursday against the Islanders.
Jackson brought in four of seven targets for 41 yards and added one rush for 23 yards in Sunday's 24-21 loss to the Lions.
Jackson paced the Buccaneers in targets on a day when Jameis Winston connected with 11 different pass catchers. He was effective on his rush as well, but he also was under 50 receiving yards for the third time in the last four games. The 31-year-old has struggled to make the type of impact that was envisioned upon his free-agent signing last March, as his current tally of 657 receiving yards rank as the second fewest of his 10 seasons, while his 13.4 YPC is a career-low figure. Jackson will look to bolster his production against the Falcons in Week 15.
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NOWSHERA: The Ram Katha which commenced on first Navratra in Thakurdwara Khoohwala, Nowshera, continued on Monday under aegis of 1008 Shri Santosh Dass Ji Moni Baba in which hundreds of devotees including men, women and children participated.
Bal Sadhvi Radha Devi Ji the Dharam daughter of Mahamandleshwar Shri Bhaya Dass delivered religious discourses. She referred to the renowned religious Mahatma, Sadhus and saints who visit Triveni (Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati) once a year to bless the devotees and asked the people to attend the same for solace.
Ten-year-old Seth Vangeldren from Port Orange, Florida, absolutely loves to dance.
The adorable fifth grader enjoys busting a move so much, in fact, that his dream is to become a hip hop dancer. He spends hours practicing in his room while watching choreography videos to get his routines just right. The only problem is that he's been nervous about sharing his considerable talents with the world -- but that all changed when he got his chance to shine at a high school basketball game.
During the warm-up at the Spruce Creek High School game, Seth heard his mom's favorite song come on and decided it was time to conquer his fear and bust a move.
He probably had no idea he'd get such an amazing response from the crowd! Great vibes indeed, my friend.
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10:56 Reported News Briefs Av 22, 5777 , 14/08/17 Av 22, 5777 , 14/08/17 Indictment: Planned shooting attack near Shechem The Jerusalem District Attorney's Office filed an indictment against the residents of eastern Jerusalem Muhammad Abu Khadir, Abbas Salhi and Amru Ma'atuk. According to the indictment, the cell members met on several occasions and conspired to carry out attacks. Among other things, the defendants planned to carry out a shooting attack against Israeli vehicles traveling on the bypass road of Shechem and to place explosives on it. ► ◄ Last Briefs
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One of our veterans benefits is help with buying a home. The Department of Veterans Affairs has a new policy that protects veterans from predatory lenders when we refinance loans.
The lending industry has some bad actors who pull scams on home buyers, adding extra interest, fees and multiple expenses, and more. The new policy calls a halt to all that, adding to the list of protections we already have when buying a
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The first WWE RAW of 2017 takes place tonight from the Amalie Arena in Tampa with Bill Goldberg’s return and more.
Confirmed for tonight’s show is Braun Strowman vs. Sami Zayn in a Last Man Standing match.
WWE is focused on the following points for tonight:
What does Goldberg have in store?
Can Sami Zayn be the Last Man Standing?
Are Kevin Owens’ days numbered?
Will Neville earn his crown as “King of the Cruiserweights”?
What’s next for Bayley?
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SALT LAKE CITY (AP) – Willie Nelson is blaming Utah’s high altitude for forcing him to cut a performance near Salt Lake City short.
Nelson ended his show early at the USANA Amphitheatre in suburban West Valley City on Sunday night.
He later apologized in a statement posted to his Twitter and Facebook accounts. The 84-year-old country music legend explained: “The altitude got to me. I am feeling better now and headed for lower ground.”
Nelson’s publicist didn’t immediately respond to a request for further comment Monday.
Nelson was forced to cancel several concerts earlier this year because of what his publicist said was a bad cold.
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The Spice Girls have confirmed plans to work together for the first time in six years, though details of the projects remain undisclosed.
British band 'The Spice Girls' perform during the Closing Ceremony at the 2012 Summer Olympics, in London. Source: Associated Press
Photos released Friday (local time) showed a meeting of Victoria "Posh Spice" Beckham, Melanie "Sporty Spice" Chisholm, Emma "Baby Spice" Bunton, Melanie "Scary Spice" Brown and Geri "Ginger Spice" Horner.
Publicist Jo Milloy later released a statement saying "the time now feels right to explore some incredible new opportunities together."
It said new projects would "embrace the original essence of the Spice Girls, while reinforcing our message of female empowerment for future generations."
The Sun newspaper says projects could include a TV talent show, though it said Saturday a live tour isn't planned.
Authorities in Sharon, PA, are investigating 15 suspicious fires at abandoned structures since January after another blaze broke out Tuesday morning. June 14--SHARON, PA-- An abandoned house on McCleery Street set the night sky aglow during the wee hours of Tuesday morning.
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It appears that Cirque du Soleil acrobat Yann Arnaud was performing a new act when he plunged to his death during a Saturday night show in Tampa, Fla. Instagram/ Yann Arnaud
A shooting at an Alexandria, Va. baseball practice involving members of Congress on Wednesday morning has left Rep. Steve Scalise , the House majority whip, wounded along with at least five others.
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Two men were found with drugs after being observed driving the wrong way down Colombus Avenue, a one-way street, by Dunkirk Police around 3:30 p.m. Monday. The officer stopped the vehicle driven by Eric D. Fellows, 26, of Westfield near E. Fifth Street and it was allegedly found his license had been suspended.
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Remote Patient Monitoring --Consumer Energy Alliance's "Power On New England" campaign will focus on educating New Englanders about the central role energy generation and natural gas plays in their ev... )--Blackeagle Energy Services, a leader in the utility and energy industries, has been awarded the Distribution Contractors Association Arthur T. Everham Safety Award. )--Purdue Federal Credit Union deploys Glory Vertera 6G as part of new branch design resulting in improved member service, heightened security and doubling of loans i... )--Green Charge today announced that Pacific Union College will install a 1MW/2MWh commercial energy storage system on its Napa Valley campus.
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The Guyana Squash Association (GSA), yesterday announced the association’s contingent that will participate in the 2018 Junior Caribbean Area Squash Association (CASA) tournament set for Jamaica from Sunday to July 14.
At a press conference held at the Georgetown Club, manager of the team Garfield Wiltshire, announced the 25-member squad which will be co-captained by Alexander Cheeks and Rebecca Low.
Some of the other big names in the squad who will be tasked with leading Guyana’s ambitions of regaining the title they held for 12-years, before losing it on home turf last year are Shomari Wiltshire – the reigning boy’s under – 15 champion, Abosaide Cadogon and Kirstin Gomes…..
LONDON (AP) — Thousands of people have marched through London demanding more government money for Britain’s overburdened National Health Service.
Trade unions and the main opposition Labour Party backed the “NHS in crisis: Fix it now” protest.
Marchers with placards proclaiming “Save our NHS” and “More staff, more beds, more funds” made their way through central London on Saturday toward Conservative Prime Minister Theresa May’s Downing St. office.
Britain’s state-funded health service has been under mounting pressure, with demand from a growing, aging population rising faster than investment. Winter illnesses and an exodus of stress-hit medical staff have led to thousands of canceled operations and long waits for ambulances and emergency treatment.
The British government says it is putting more money into health care and training more doctors and nurses.
BJP has fielded Shaktikantbhai Pandya from Deesa constituency. As per reports, Shashikant Pandya is a respectable face in Deesa for his long association with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).
Deesa is one of the 182 assembly constituencies of Gujarat. It is located in Banaskantha district. The constituency will have 252 polling stations. In 2012 assembly polls, the number of electors for this seat was 230537. Vaghela Liladharbhai Khodaji of BJP won the seat in 2012 assembly elections with 66294 votes.
As per provisional reports of Census of India, the population of Deesa in 2011 is 111,149; of which male and female are 58,724 and 52,425 respectively. The sex ratio of Deesa city is 893 per 1000 males.
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NBC 7's Derek Togerson shares how the gift of an organ donation from a Raven's player kept a baseball hall-of-famer alive. (Published Friday, Feb 2, 2018)
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There's a new Humble Mobile Bundle available today, and like other recent bundles, this one has a theme. This time it's "great adventures." So, most of these games take you on journeys through strange and unfamiliar lands. There are as many as eight games in this bundle, depending on what you pay. Even the base tier includes some great stuff, though.
This bundle has three tiers, with the lowest one unlocked no matter what you pay. That one includes Grim Fandango Remastered, Kathy Rain, and Machinarium. Pay $4 or more to unlock Her Story, Sorcery 4, and Burly Men at Sea. Then at $6 you can add Lumino City and Samorost 3. Those are both very new games—Lumino City in particular, which was only released last week.
As usual, the games are all DRM free and your payment is split between developers, Humble Bundle, and charity. You've got two weeks to pick up this bundle.
House fire in Pratt St, firies hosing down the neighbours home.
A SOUTH Mackay home has been destroyed by fire overnight.
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services were called to the property on Pratt St about 3am.
When they arrived they found the brick house completely engulfed in flames and worked to protect nearby houses.
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services were called to a Pratt St home in South Mackay after reports of a fire. Jacob Miley
The house was unoccupied at the time.
Fire investigators from both QFES and Queensland Police will today comb through the South Mackay property to determine what caused the blaze.
A lawyer representing survivors of the Grenfell Tower fire has questioned whether justice will be delivered if the public inquiry into the tragedy fails to pass a diversity “smell test”.
On the opening day of the investigation, barrister Leslie Thomas raised fresh concerns that the inquiry’s independent expert advisory panel lacks people from different backgrounds.
Thomas made reference to the largely white, male lawyers who appeared before inquiry chief Sir Martin Moore-Bick at the start of a two-day procedural hearing on Monday.
He contrasted the “homogenised group” to the “diverse group of people” that made up survivors and families of the victims who were witnessing proceedings.
A North Carolina man has been accused of leaving his mother on their home's floor because he knew she would probably die and that he would get access to $30,000 she had in a bank account.
The News & Observer of Raleigh reports 39-year-old Eric Paul Brunner was arrested March 13 and charged with murder and elder abuse. Warrants and other information from Wake County sheriff's deputies say 74-year-old Cynthia Brunner had fallen "more than 24 hours" before her son and caretaker reported her death Feb. 19.
Investigator J.N. Yoakum says Brunner "wanted her to die" and admitted that "he and his mother have had a tenuous relationship."
Brunner is being held without bail and is scheduled for a court hearing April 14. It is unclear if he has a lawyer.
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Early voting still going strong; only 3 days left to vote early
Early voting is starting to wind down in Anderson County ahead of next week’s primary elections.
On Monday, 422 people voted, including 400 in the Republican primary and 22 in the Democratic primary. That brought the 11-day total to 4615 early voters, which is up by 1169 over the first 11 days of early voting in the 2014 primaries, when 3446 had cast early ballots.
In all, 4268 people have voted in the Republican primary, compared to 347 in the Democratic primary.
Early voting continues through this Thursday April 26th at the Clinton Community Center, the Midtown Community Center in Oak Ridge and at the North Anderson Government Office in the Anderson Crossing Shopping Center in Andersonville. Early voting hours are from 10 am to 6 pm. For more, visit www.acelect.com.
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Vatican newspaper: ‘the Milky Way is lost’
April 17, 2017
On Easter Sunday, the Vatican newspaper published an essay on light pollution by Jesuit Brother Guy Consolmagno of the Vatican Observatory.
Citing Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s 2012 Easter Vigil homily, the astronomer wrote:
Light created by God gives life. But what of the light we try to make for ourselves, to replace God’s light? “Today we can illuminate our cities so brightly that the stars of the sky are no longer visible,” the Pope noted. “Is this not an image of the problems caused by our version of ‘Enlightenment’?”
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A body was found in the Singapore River early yesterday morning, the second such incident in four days.
The police were alerted to the discovery near Clarke Quay at 3.41am.
The Singapore Civil Defence Force said officers retrieved the body of a woman in her 50s and she was pronounced dead by paramedics at the scene.
According to Chinese evening newspaper Lianhe Wanbao, the victim did not have any identification documents on her.
The paper described the short-haired woman as being clad in pants and a striped top.
Lianhe Wanbao also reported that a group of three friends, who were in Clarke Quay after a night out, had discovered the body in the water and called the police.
The police are investigating the unnatural death.
Last Thursday morning, the body of a man in his 60s was found in the Singapore River and brought to shore near Esplanade Park.
Steamy sex scenes from the likes of "Top Gun" and "Titanic" paint a pretty picture of having sex with a new person for the first time.
But most of us can admit that, despite the excitement and passion, first-time sex can be awkward or clumsy.
"For a woman, it's not always particularly orgasmic," write Em & Lo, Huffington Post sex experts, and columnists. "Sometimes, it takes a guy a while to find his way around a new partner's body, or it takes her a while to become comfortable and relaxed enough with him to climax. (Or it takes her a while to become comfortable and relaxed enough with him to explain how exactly he can get her to climax.)"
But that's completely normal and doesn't mean the relationship is doomed.
"Don't sweat it if the Earth doesn't move the first time around," they write. "It doesn't mean you're destined to have bad sex together and it definitely doesn't mean you're not meant to be together."
The Osmo Genius Kit turns your iPad into a hands-on educational learning tool, and right now you can save 30% on the purchase. It helps make learning things like math, writing, and even drawing a bit more engaging and fun for children, and to help keep them involved you can buy additional kits that meet their interests.
Between the Hot Wheels MindRacer game, the Coding Awbie game and the Creative Set with Monster game, there's something here for just about everyone. Be sure to check out all the discounts and get your order in now so you'll have it in time for spring break!
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"John Wick: Chapter 2" opened in theaters over the weekend and more than doubled the original's opening take at the box office thanks in large part to doing something we didn't think was possible: It came up with even more insane fights and shootouts.
Once more Keanu Reeves plays former hitman John Wick who is out for revenge and must face numerous foes to complete his task (minor spoiler ahead). Filled with incredible fight sequences, the movie ends with Wick's opponents on the floor — in spectacular fashion.
Australian designer George Hatzis looked back on the kill count in the first movie back in 2014. He's now done it for the sequel, which has a much larger body count.
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Almonte & District Horticultural Society meeting
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CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY CHURCH (near the roundabout)
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After the GF before we appear on the Super League forum rather than the Super8's?!
Just my opinions unless it's a FACT, in which case it's a fact.
Ellsworth airman admits fatally beating infant son
ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. (AP) – An airman at Ellsworth Air Force Base has pleaded guilty to fatally hitting his infant son in November 2016.
Twenty-four-year-old Airman 1st Class David MacDonald pleaded guilty to murder shortly after his court-martial began Wednesday at the air base.
The Rapid City Journal reports MacDonald admitted striking his 3-month-old son, Elliot, after he got frustrated trying to calm the infant at their on-base residence on Nov. 4, 2016. He had been watching the infant on his own while his wife was out working.
MacDonald told the judge he remembered striking the baby at least three times. The child was taken to Rapid City Regional Hospital and pronounced dead three days later.
An autopsy found the baby died of blunt trauma injury to the head.
Sentencing was scheduled Wednesday afternoon.
President Mwai Kibaki and PM Raila Odinga signing the National Accord in presence of AU Chairman President Kikwete and Chief Mediator Kofi Annan at the entrance of harambee house on Febuary 28th 2008.
NAIROBI (Reuters) – Former U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan told political leaders in Kenya on Saturday to be “careful with their rhetoric and actions” and urged opposition leader Raila Odinga to pursue any complaints over the vote in court.
The warning from Annan, who mediated during a post-election crisis a decade ago, came as the death toll from violence since Tuesday’s vote rose to at least 24.
Odinga’s coalition has rejected the results, claiming massive fraud, and said it will not go to court to challenge them.
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After practice for Thursday’s big game against the Raiders, KC Chiefs’ tight end Travis Kelce surprised about 50 kids from Linwood YMCA at the Bolger’s Square JCPenney store Tuesday night, helping them select holiday gifts for their family and friends. Teamed up with Kelce, JC Penney provided this private shopping experience and also made a $100,000 donation to the Y. “We have to give back to the people around us…it’s all about the loving spirit of the holidays.” Kelce said.
BOSTON (WHDH) - Boston police are investigating a deadly shooting in Roxbury Tuesday night.
Officers responding to 134 Crawford Street found a man in his 30s suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.
He was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Anyone with information is asked to call Boston police homicide detectives at 617-343-4470.
This is a developing story; stay with 7News on air and online for the latest updates.
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The spotlight shines on Hollywood’s history of sexual harassment of female celebrities by male moguls. Is it time to shine the light on sexual harassment of ordinary females in the workplace by male bosses? Patricia Cornwell wrote, “I believe the root of all evil is abuse of power.”
Recap: The “Me Too” movement, an international movement against sexual misconduct, sexual harassment and sexual assault, went viral in October 2017 as a hashtag on social media. The power dynamics of employee and employer relationships is being discussed, dissected and debated in the
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The Tigers are close to re-signing star fullback James Tedesco in their first move to lock up the services of their big four, according to reports.
MORE: The big signing your NRL club needs to make them a genuine premiership threat | Johns' bold prediction for the Warriors, Hindy's big call on the Sharks
The Daily Telegraph reports Tedesco is on track to sign a three-year contract with the Tigers, with officials hoping the talented Mitchell Moses, Luke Brooks and Aaron Woods will follow suit.
All four stars are managed by Isaac Moses, the uncle of Mitchell Moses.
Tedesco's new deal is estimated to be worth $2.8 million, totalling over $900,000 a season.
There have been suggestions the Roosters and Cowboys were on the hunt for the NSW fullback, but it seems his future is about to be set in stone at Leichhardt.
Most rival club's CEO's don't believe the Tigers are capable of retaining all four marquee players and are keeping a very close eye on the situation.
Saturday, April 28th at 4pm will be a Walk against Sexual Assault. We will meet at the Sojourner Truth House 618 W Walnut st., After the walk, Victims of Sexual Violence will be speaking and others.
in 2017 We wrote a resolution to make the Month of April Sexual Assault and Awareness Month in Milwaukee County.
Its time to Stomp out Sexual Violence!!!
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The Hartford has added personal lines to the portfolio of small commercial head Stephanie Bush.
Bush, who has overseen small commercial lines since 2014, replaces Ray Sprague, who is retiring after 30 years with the company, the Hartford, Connecticut-based carrier said today.
Bush will still report to president Doug Elliot, as she has been, the insurer said.
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Really pleased with Ethan Ryan signing. Glad we get to see the Oakes/Ryan partnership develop for a bit longer. 2 year deal as well. Excellent news.
We have a fairly handy first 13 already with Butterworth, Halafihi, Wilson and Pickersgill as back up. I would hope that we have a few more older heads coming in so that the likes of Rickett, Kirk and Hodgson can be used sparingly and more like back up type players. So far so good though. I think Hodgson will be our Bentley type player in 2018. He didn't look out of place at all in the games he appeared in this year and with a full preseason behind him, I think he'll flourish. .
1) Lee Smith
2) Josh Rickett
3) Ash Gibson
4) Ross Oakes
5) Ethan Ryan
6) Dane Chisholm
7) Joe Keyes
8 ) Liam Kirk
9) Sam Hallas
10) Ross Peltier
11) Evan Hodgson
12) Matt Garside
13) Elliott Minchella
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth misses church again due to heavy cold
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth missed a New Year’s Day church service on Sunday due to a heavy cold, Buckingham Palace said, a week after the 90-year-old monarch missed a Christmas Day service for the first time in decades. The world’s longest-reigning monarch, who became unwell before Christmas, stayed indoors at her Sandringham country estate in Norfolk,…
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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.- A family of six, including an infant and a toddler, escaped a house fire on Indy’s northwest side early Tuesday morning.
Fire officials stopped short of calling the home a “total loss,” but said it was no longer safe for the family to live in.
Most of the damage is on the back side of the home located in 7500 block on Michigan Road.
A woman who lives at the home told investigators she heard two “pops” around 2 a.m. She realized the house was on fire moments later and woke up everyone else inside.
Four adults and two children, 4 months old and 2 years old, were home at the time. All managed to escape. Officials say two of the adults suffered from smoke inhalation but refused treatment at the scene.
No other injuries were reported. The cause remains under investigation.
The Killeen Police Department responded to a call of a shooting at a hotel.
Police responded to a call about a suspicious person attempting to enter the back door of the Hallmark Inn and Suites located at 4500 E. Central Texas Expressway, on Wednesday at around 2:02 a.m.
The caller told police the suspicious person fired multiple shots at them and fled on foot.
No injuries were reported and officers were unable to locate the suspect.
The suspect was seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and beanie.
The suspect has a beard and mustache.
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× Judge: Missouri convict should be exonerated of murder
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) _ A judge says a southeast Missouri man convicted of murder for the 2000 killing of a woman should be exonerated.
The Southeast Missourian reports that Judge Darrell Missey issued his report Friday in the case of David Robinson, who was convicted of first-degree murder in the shooting death of Sheila Box in Sikeston. The judge was appointed by the Missouri Supreme Court to make a recommendation as part of the high court’s review of Robinson’s conviction. It’s unclear how long it will take the Supreme Court to rule.
The judge says police and a former assistant attorney general who tried the case “knowingly presented false testimony” and “failed to take any steps to correct that false testimony.”
Robinson is serving a life sentence, although another man has since confessed to the killing, and two witnesses have recanted. No physical evidence ties Robinson to the murder. Robinson says he was framed.
A former Oklahoma teacher who was sentenced to 10 years in prison for sex crimes with her teenage student was ordered to pay $1 million by federal judge.
Jennifer Caswell, 31,
An attorney for 31-year-old Jennifer Caswell says she will be in prison for the next several years and has no money to pay her former student.
The Oklahoman reports that the former student and his father sued Caswell and the Hollis School District in 2015 over the sexual relationship.
The school district agreed to pay $125,000 to settle claims that the boy's school participated in covering the sexual abuse. It won't be liable for the $1 million against Caswell.
An attorney for the teenage boy and his father says his clients sued because they wanted to bring attention to the problem of sexual abuse by teachers.
The Global Affairs Center at Shoreline Community College, directed by Edmonds resident Larry Fuell, will present a free program, “Alternative Energy and Climate Change: The Nuclear Option?” from 7-8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 18, Room 9208.
Speakers are Scott Montgomery and Nick Touran, who will provide information about nuclear energy from an environmentalist perspective. Both speakers are pro-nuclear, to fight climate change and to help provide responsible, clean, cheap, expandable and sustainable energy for the world. But at what cost?
The event is free and open to the public. Parking is free during the evening.
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Story highlights Daughter Tammy Godwin says her heart is broken
Son: My father was stripped of his dignity
(CNN) A phone call. Then a scream on the other end.
That's how Tammy Godwin found out that her father, Robert Godwin Sr., had been shot to death.
"My mom ... called my house phone. When I picked up the phone she was screaming," Tammy Godwin told CNN's Don Lemon on Monday night. "And she said, 'Your father is dead.'"
The Godwin family is coming to grips with the cold-blooded slaying, a killing seen by untold numbers of people after his suspected killer posted video of the shooting to Facebook.
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TWO men have escaped with remarkably minor injuries after this crash just outside Wixford near Alcester this morning, Monday, West Midlands Ambulance Service said.
The 44-year-old driver was shaken up by the crash, while the passenger, who was aged 37, was taken to the Alex Hospital in Redditch with back pain, cuts and bruises.
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WHISTLER, B.C. -- RCMP say human remains linked to a missing Australian woman have been found near the resort town of Whistler, B.C.
Police say in a news release that Alison Raspa was reported missing last November.
Visitors to Alpha Lake Park called police on Friday to say they'd found what appeared to be human remains in the partially frozen lake.
Mounties say the cause of death has not been confirmed, but it does not appear suspicious.
Raspa's family has been notified in Australia.
The RCMP and the coroners service are investigating in an effort to determine the cause of death involving the woman who was last seen leaving a bar.
BOULDER, Colo. - The Latest on the killings of three people in a home in the foothills northwest of Denver : The Boulder County Coroner's Office has identified the three people found slain in a home in the foothills northwest of Denver.
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Four children escaped from a burning school bus in Saskatoon on Tuesday.
It happened just after 4 p.m. CST on Macdermid Crescent in the south end of the city.
When crews arrived, the bus was completely engulfed in flames, the Saskatoon Fire Department said.
But the driver had already gotten all the children out safely.
The fire was quickly extinguished, officials said.
No one was hurt. Another bus took the children home.
The cause is under investigation. The fire department says it appears the fire started under the hood.
The Martin Luther King Jr. we knew 50 years ago This is one of those rare years in which the official celebration of Martin Luther King Jr.’s life falls on his actual birthday, January 15. It will also mark, in...
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MILWAUKEE -- Three nights, three countries. FOX6's Brad Hicks takes you to Asia for an exclusive look at Foxconn's blueprint for Wisconsin -- and discovers why it's even bigger than you imagined. Watch starting Monday on FOX6 News at 9.
Savage Inland Marine, LLC, a subsidiary of Savage Companies, has agreed to purchase marine assets from Settoon Towing, LLC's Liquid Bulk division that include 35 towboats and 63 liquid tank barges with a total capacity of nearly two million barrels. The purchase does not include Settoon Towing's Gathering & Storage and Logistics & Vessel Management business lines.
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Operation Tunderbolt took place 42 years ago today. A daring mission to rescue more than 100 Israeli and Jewish hostages who had been taken captive by Palestinian and German airplane hijackers, given a place to land by Uganda’s unpredictable leader, Idi Amin. In Israel, the operation is now known as Mivtza Yonatan (Operation Jonathan), in memory of the leader of the special forces unit, Jonathan Netanyahu – older brother of current Prime Minister, Benjamin – who was killed during the rescue operation.
42 years ago, Israeli special forces successfully rescued over 100 hostages in Uganda. It was Operation Entebbe. Via @israelproject pic.twitter.com/Ar3vhRF92K — Hananya Naftali (@HananyaNaftali) July 3, 2018
Aid ready for Boracay workers
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Iloilo City – While the closure of Boracay is yet to be seen, the Western Visayas office of the Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE) is already laying the ground work to help thousands of workers that might be displaced in the process.
“We are prepared to assist them when the need arises,” assured Atty. Johnson Cañete, DoLE-6 Regional Director.
Among others, DoLE-6 and the Department of Tourism (DoT-6), in coordination with the local governments of Malay town and Aklan province, are already organizing two job fairs that could help the estimated 17,000 workers in the island find employment if and when the proposed closure pushes through.
DoLE-6 will also partner with the Technical Educations and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) to help them upgrade their skills.
Meanwhile, a quick response team is also being organized for deployment to Boracay to help in profiling would-be-displaced workers.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) - The University of Missouri is naming a new residence hall after a late journalist who was repeatedly denied admission to the school starting in the 1930s because she was black.
The Board of Curators unanimously voted Thursday to honor Lucile Bluford by bestowing her name on the 279-student dorm at the Columbia campus. The board also voted to name the hall's atrium after Gus Ridgel, the university's first black graduate.
Bluford was denied admission to the university's journalism school 11 times. Five decades after her first application, the university granted her an honorary doctorate degree in humanities in 1989.
Bluford spent decades working at the Kansas City Call newspaper before her death in 2003.
Ridgel received a master's degree in economics from the school in 1951. The 91-year-old taught, researched and worked as an administrator at the university level. He says the board's decision is "humbling."
Heaney will miss his next scheduled start due to left elbow inflammation.
Thankfully, an MRI on the left-hander's elbow already came back completely clean, so it doesn't appear he'll miss an extended period of time. Heaney is expected to resume throwing once the inflammation subsides, though the team may opt to take things slowly with him given his injury history. His status for the start of the season doesn't appear to be in jeopardy, but J.C. Ramirez, Parker Bridwell and Nick Tropeano would be the likely candidates to fill his spot in the rotation if he isn't healthy at the end of spring training.
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They have short legs, fluffy butts and were off to the races in the Southern California nationals that took place at the Santa Anita race track."We do a lot of training with the tennis ball to get him into shape," one owner said.Just like people cannot judge a book by its cover, you cannot judge a corgi by its legs or stomach, especially when mom and dad have a few tricks up their sleeves."The best method has been hot dogs," owner Nicole Yau said. "I'm going to be on the end and he knows I have the hot dogs. We're allowed to use treats."In the world of corgi racing, the low-riding pups have to be ready for anything such as distractions, confusion and even sabotage. But some just attend for the participation trophy."If he doesn't come out of the box, we're still proud of him," another owner said.
Looks like Last Man Standing may have a new home!
Back in May, the cast a crew of ABC’s Last Man Standing were completely blindsided by the cancellation of their TV show, especially since it had great ratings. However, there is hope for Tim Allen and the show. CMT is looking into picking up the show.
CMT is already currently running reruns of the series, but apparently they’ve been in talks with 20th Century Fox about ordering new episodes. While this is all considered a long shot, there’s still a small chance it could happen. If you’ll remember CMT picked up Nashville for new episodes last year.
Fingers crossed!
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT)- Greenville Police are investigating an armed robbery at the Family Dollar.
It happened around 9:30 p.m. at the Family Dollar in the 600 block of Memorial Drive.
GPD says a black male in his late teens or early 20’s entered the store and displayed a handgun and demanded cash. He made off with a small amount.
The suspect is about 5’7″ or 5’8″ with a slim build. He was wearing dark clothes.
No injuries were reported.
An unlicensed driver was arrested on a drunken driving charge Sunday after police noticed her failing to maintain her lane of travel on Center Street in Greenport, Southold Town police said.
Angelica Hernandez Ochoa, 31, of Greenport was stopped by officers at about 10 p.m., according to a town police press release.
She was found to be driving without a license and she also failed standardized field sobriety tests. She was held overnight for arraignment in Southold Town Justice Court on a charge of driving while intoxicated-unlicensed driver.
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Brian kicks off 2017 by recapping his New Year’s Eve, which involved him meeting a huge group of self-described gypsies. He also talks to newsman Roger Badesch about his holiday and learns how his producer, Cody Gough, ended up passed out on a couch in a dive bar over the weekend. Plus: Karen Conti just returned from Australia, and shares what it was like traveling there and being able to celebrate New Year’s twice in the same year! It’s a New Year’s extravaganza as Brian hosts the first Sunday evening program of “radio irreverence” in 2017, starting the year off on the right (or at least a fun) foot.
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The Women's Big 12 champions, the West Virginia Mountaineers have made the big dance. WVU will take on Elon in the 1st round on Friday night in College Park, Maryland. They are in the Bridgeport regional where UConn is the top seed. Tipoff will be at 2:30 pm. The winner of this game will play the winner of Maryland and Bucknell on Sunday.
BANGKOK — A van and a pickup collided and caught fire on a highway in eastern Thailand on Monday afternoon, killing 25 people, authorities said.
The public transit van lost control and crossed the grass median, colliding with the pickup truck going in the opposite direction Monday afternoon, according to Thai Road Accident Data for Road Safety Culture, which compiles electronic insurance reports.
Twenty-five people were killed and two survived the crash, said police Col. Dusadee Kunchorn Na Ayutthaya, superintendent of the Ban Bung district police station in Chonburi province.
"An accident like this shouldn't happen but it did," Dusadee said. Both drivers were killed. Police were not yet able to interview the survivors but were investigating to determine what caused the crash.
TOKYO, June 15 (Reuters) - Volkswagen Group Japan KK senior executive Thomas Siebert was arrested on suspicion of using an illegal stimulant, the company said.
Siebert, a 53-year-old German, was arrested on Wednesday, the company said in a statement without elaborating on the drug involved.
"We deeply regret the fact an employee of our company has been arrested due to his personal affairs," it said, adding it was cooperating with the investigation.
Police declined to comment.
Kyodo News reported earlier on that, according to police, the arrest followed a tip-off from the postal service. (Reporting by Kaori Kaneko; Editing by Stephen Coates)
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BARBERTON, Ohio (AP) — Authorities say an Ohio woman shot her husband multiple times earlier this year and dismembered his body.
Forty-nine-year-old Marcia Eubank has been charged with murder in the death of 54-year-old Howard Eubank. Records don't show an attorney for her.
The Summit County sheriff's office says in a release that deputies went to the couple's home in Coventry Township in suburban Akron on Saturday when the couple's adult son called about possible remains. The deputies found deteriorating remains tentatively identified as those of Howard Eubank. The release says investigators believe Eubank was killed earlier this year in a "domestic-related incident."
Authorities say Marcia Eubank was arrested later Saturday in a store parking lot. A Barberton Municipal Court judge on Monday set bond for her at $1 million.
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The coroner says the victim is 22-year-old Kevin Conrad, of Hanson. The fire broke out just before 2 a.m. on Corbley Avenue.
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TOKYO, April 3 Japanese big manufacturers' business confidence improved in March from three months ago, the Bank of Japan's closely watched quarterly "tankan" survey showed on Monday.
The headline index for big manufacturers' sentiment stood at plus 12 in March and is expected to fall to plus 11 over the next three months, the tankan showed.
The reading compared with plus 10 seen in the previous survey in December and a median market forecast of plus 14.
The tankan's sentiment indexes are derived by subtracting the number of respondents who say conditions are poor from those who say they are good. A positive reading means optimists outnumber pessimists. (Reporting by Leika Kihara and Tetsushi Kajimoto; Editing by Chang-Ran Kim)
The current battle between the Uttar Pradesh CM and his father is playing right into Amit Shah's game plan for the Assembly elections An SP supporter sets himself ablaze outside UP Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav's residence to protest his expulsion from the party on Friday. Pic/PTI BJP chief Amit Shah must be smiling.
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KARACHI, Feb 15 (APP): The Exchange Rates Committee of Financial Markets Association of Pakistan issued the following exchange rates bulletin, here on Wednesday.
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From Metlakatla to UtqiaA vik, 2016 was the warmest year on record in much of Alaska, according to preliminary data released Sunday by the National Weather Service. What's especially striking about the year is how widespread the warmth was, said Rick Thoman, the climate science and services manager for NWS in Alaska.
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BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union and Britain reached agreements on several fields the bloc has required to grant London a status-quo transition after Brexit, said Danuta Hubner, a bloc’s lawmaker who deals with the matter.
Hubner told Reuters that after “a weekend of intense negotiations ... we now have an agreement on the financial settlement, citizens rights and transition and large parts of the other separation issues.”
“What remains is mainly governance and Ireland, on which we have however received the assurance that (Britain’s withdrawal agreement from the bloc) will contain a backstop solution ... Needless to say, nothing is agreed until everything is agreed.”
Sterling surged on Monday as Britain and the European Union reached a broad agreement on a post-Brexit transition period, which is crucial for businesses.
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AUSTIN (KXAN) — Students, faculty and staff are joining forces at Dell Medical School on the University of Texas campus to offer specialty care to people across Austin through team-based care.
Team-based care is a way to provide resources for patients that they wouldn’t normally have access to. The doctors, nurses and medical specialists meet prior to a patient’s visit to discuss the patient’s needs and treatment plan.
Dr. Amy Young of UT Health Austin said this method helps to consolidate treatment for patients and prevent them from having to seek care at multiple facilities. She says the team-based approach and collaboration helps treatment plans move much quicker than the typical system where medical professionals have to wait on information and results from other facilities.
Patients are already seeing the result of quicker, simpler access to health care according to Dr. Christina Salazar.
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Joseph isn't expected to make the Rangers' Opening Day roster, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.
In order to give Joseph regular at-bats, it's expected that he'll be assigned to Double-A Frisco or Triple-A Round Rock. Joey Gallo is in line to be the club's starter at first base, but Joseph could be a serviceable reserve option if needed. Over 142 games with the Phillies last season, Joseph slashed .240/.289/.432 with 22 home runs and 69 RBI.
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP)  Our interstellar visitor last fall likely came from a two-star system.
That's the latest from astronomers who were amazed by the mysterious cigar-shaped object, detected as it passed through our inner solar system.
University of Toronto's Alan Jackson reported Monday that the asteroid  the first confirmed object in our solar system originating elsewhere  is probably from a binary star system. That's where two stars orbit a common center. According to Jackson and his team, the asteroid was likely ejected from its system as planets formed.
Discovered by a Hawaiian observatory in October, the asteroid is called Oumuamua (OH'-moo-ah-moo-ah). That's Hawaiian for messenger from afar arriving first, or scout. The rock is about 650 feet (200 meters) long.
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After deciding to do away with the Battle.net name for its gaming service last September, Blizzard is bringing it back again. The gaming company had originally decided to do away with the Battle.net name as it felt "there wasn't as much of a need to maintain a separate identity for what is essentially our networking technology."
But it seems after getting feedback from its user base, the makers being Overwatch and World of Warcraft will be transitioning back to its old name, but with the Blizzard branding in front and will be henceforth called "Blizzard Battle.net."
"The technology was never going away, but after giving the branding change further consideration and also hearing your feedback, we're in agreement that the name should stay as well," said Blizzard.
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CEBU City Councilor Jerry Guardo will be spearheading a program that aims to make the city a prime venue for sports tourism.
Targeted to start in the last quarter of the year, the Cebu City Sports Tourism will feature various sports events which will be held in different places in Cebu City.
“Part of our goal is to discover potential talents in different sporting fields,” said Guardo in a press conference Tuesday noon at Pino Restaurant.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Pitcher Tyler Duffey has been brought up from the minor leagues by the Minnesota Twins.
The 27-year-old right-hander allowed three hits and a pair of unearned runs in 11 innings over four relief appearances for Triple-A Rochester this season.
He is 16-16 with a 5.29 ERA in 36 starts and 56 relief appearances for the Twins over the past three seasons. He was 2-3 with a 4.94 ERA in 56 relief appearances with Minnesota last year.
Duffey was recalled Tuesday and took the roster spot of right-hander Alan Busenitz, who was optioned to Rochester after allowing two runs in two-thirds of an inning in the Twins’ 14-1 loss to the New York Yankees on Monday night.
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Comcast said on Monday it had abandoned its bid for most of the assets of Twenty-First Century Fox, leaving Walt Disney as the sole suitor in pursuit of the $40 billion-plus deal.
“When a set of assets like Fox’s becomes available, it is our responsibility to evaluate if there is a strategic fit that could benefit our company and our shareholders. That is what we tried to do and we are no longer engaged in the review of those assets. We never got the level of engagement needed to make a definitive offer,” Comcast told Reuters in a statement.
Disney’s negotiations with Fox are continuing, and a deal could be reached as early as this month, other sources close to the situation said, asking not to be identified discussing confidential deliberations.
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Rhode Island Police are investigating after a dog was killed in a vicious attack.
Investigators say the owners were walking their chihuahua Sunday morning when a pit bull jumped out and bit the dog in the neck.
The chihuahua ended up bleeding to death.
Her owners believe the pit bull should be put down.
A hearing about the incident will take place sometime next week.
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Voting in Uttarakhand’s 69 constituencies across 13 districts ended on Wednesday evening at 5 pm.
According to the state election officials, Haridwar recorded the highest polling percentage of 62, followed by Uttarkashi and Udhamsingh Nagar districts which recorded a 60-per cent voters turnout each at 3 pm.
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CINCINNATI (AP) - Police say at least 12 children have been hospitalized, one in critical condition, after a school bus crashed during a multi-vehicle accident.
Police say two toddlers were hospitalized in serious condition after the car they were riding in was struck Monday afternoon by a car whose 23-year-old driver lost control after passing another vehicle. Police say the car the children were in then struck the school bus, causing it to spin into another car. The driver of the children's car was hospitalized in serious condition.
Some 20 students on a bus serving Pleasant Hill Academy were treated at Cincinnati Children's hospital. A 12-year-old girl was critically injured and the bus driver was hospitalized in fair condition.
Police blame excessive speed and say charges are pending against the passing driver.
Police have sent prosecutors papers on a 14-year-old boy for allegedly threatening a public elementary school in Tokyo’s upscale Ginza district that introduced uniforms designed by high-end Italian brand Armani.
The boy, who is in his third year at a junior high school and lives in Tochigi Prefecture, admitted to the allegations, according to Tokyo’s Metropolitan Police Department Tuesday.
“It’s wrong for elementary school children to wear expensive uniforms,” he was quoted as telling the police.
The boy is suspected of posting messages, including a threat to carry out a knife attack on the school, on a website from his computer at home around 6:30 p.m. on April 7.
The police received a report from a user of the website, and Taimei Elementary School in Ginza filed a complaint.
The police came to suspect the boy’s involvement after investigating records and other evidence related to the posted messages.
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BRASILIA, April 3 Brazilian fresh beef exports fell 2 percent in March from a year ago, according to Trade Ministry data, although a government official said the drop was not due to a scandal involving sanitation inspectors last month.
Brazilian beef exports totaled $404 million in the period, the ministry said in a statement on Monday, adding that pork exports jumped 39 percent to $138 million and chicken exports rose 12 percent to $571 million. (Reporting by Silvio Cascione; Writing by Ana Mano; Editing by Daniel Flynn and Bill Trott)
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GREENSBORO, N.C. -- It's artwork created by the community for the community.
All across Greensboro, murals are adding a pop of color and creativity to the landscape.
The Greensboro Mural Project is building bridges by painting walls.
“We want to give people access to creating and creating together. Co-creating is very important at times like these,” said Alyzza May, co-founder of the Greensboro Mural Project.
For one installation, they invited the community to write love letters to the city and those responses inspired the mural “Tough Love.”
Even international artists are being asked to leave their marks on the city.
Businessman Marty Kotis brought in Belin, a Picasso-inspired artist from Spain, who used cans of spray paint in three days to create a mural at Darryl’s Lakeside.
“Now urban art is on the street for everybody, so it’s the most important art in the world,” Belin said.
Kosmachuk agreed to terms on a one-year contract with Colorado on Monday.
After failing to receive a qualifying offer from the Jets -- who drafted Kosmachuk in 2012 -- the winger will join the Avs organization for the upcoming season. The Toronto native racked up 42 points and 77 PIM in 70 outings for AHL Hartford last year, but did also post a concerning minus-13 rating. While Colorado could decide to give the 24-year-old a look during training camp, more likely than not he will spend the bulk of 2018-19 in the minors with the newly minted AHL Colorado.
Just three Perth councils are planning to keep rate hikes at or below inflation for the year ahead.
BERLIN — The German government is condemning anti-Semitic incidents that took place during protests in cities across Germany in recent days.
The demonstrations were called in response to President Donald Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital and the announced move of the American Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. Trump's decision has been widely condemned as undermining efforts to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
German government spokesman Steffen Seibert said on Monday that the burning of Israeli flags and anti-Semitic insults directed at Israel and Jews were "shameful."
Seibert said Germany feels a close affinity to Israel and Jews around the world, and will therefore counter anti-Semitic incitement whenever it occurs.
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YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WYTV) – An off-duty Youngstown police officer was among those charged with drinking and driving on St. Patrick’s Day.
Darrel Herdman was pulled over on the city’s west side by Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers after they say he ran a red light.
Herdman was charged with OVI as well as having a gun in his car at the time.
A pretrial on the charges was scheduled for April 13.
Herdman has been reassigned from patrol to administrative duties, pending the outcome of his case.
Psychiatric reports on Colorado theater shooter made public
DENVER (AP) — A judge has ordered the release of psychiatric evaluations of James Holmes, the gunman who killed 12 people in a Colorado movie theater in 2012.
The Denver Post reported Tuesday the evaluations were released last week at the newspaper's request.
The documents cover some of the same ground as testimony by three psychiatrists during Holmes' trial. He was convicted of murder and sentenced to life without parole.
The documents include reports by two psychiatrists who examined Holmes after the shootings. Both concluded he was mentally ill at the time of the attack but didn't meet Colorado's standard of insanity because he knew his actions were wrong.
The papers also include notes by a University of Colorado psychiatrist who briefly treated Holmes before the shootings, when he was a graduate student at the school.
A district court in Myanmar has handed the death sentence to a Muslim Rohingya man who was captured during last year's attacks on border police posts in the country's northern Rakhine state, bordering Bangladesh, an official confirmed on Tuesday. The senior official from Sittwe, the capital of Rakhine, said the death sentence passed on Friday by the district court, but declined to give further information.
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Spokane man missing and presumed dead at Palouse Falls
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — A Spokane man is missing and presumed dead after Franklin County sheriff's deputies say he did not surface from the water under Palouse Falls.
Franklin County officials received reports at about 5:30 p.m. Saturday that a 23-year-old man was sucked under the raging waterfall while swimming with his friends.
The Spokesman-Review reports that two other men were also sucked under due to the strong current but were able to resurface. They both made it back to shore.
The 23-year-old has not been located.
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Russia’s Federal Security Service says it has arrested a suspected organizer of the suicide bombing in the St. Petersburg subway that killed 14 passengers.
The service, the FSB, said Monday the suspect was arrested in Odintsovo, a city just outside Moscow. It said the suspect was armed with a pistol and was of Central Asian origin, but did not elaborate.
The bomber in the April 3 blast was from Kyrgyzstan. The impoverished, predominantly Muslim countries in Central Asia are seen as fertile ground for Islamic extremists. Thousands of their citizens are believed to have joined the Islamic State group.
The FSB said the man arrested Monday was believed to have helped prepare the suicide bomber. At least eight others have been arrested in connection with the bombing.
PROSPERITY — Mid-Carolina varsity lost to Chapin at home Friday. The final score was 61-49. Leading scorer: Sophomore forward CC Boyd 15 points, Junior guard Aynsly Bowers scored 13 and Senior guard Tyrone Coleman added 11.
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Real Madrid want Cristiano Ronaldo to end up back at Manchester United
Manchester United are set to face another fight to keep De Gea with Real Madrid expected to come calling at the end of the season.
Los Blancos want the Spain international as a replacement for Keylor Navas and their failure to land Athletic Bilbao’s Kepa Arrizabalaga last month has opened the door to a summer switch.
Ronaldo, meanwhile, has been regularly linked with a return to Old Trafford ever since he turned his back on the club back in 2009.
And Spanish outlet Don Balon claims Real Madrid are ready to include him in any proposal to land De Gea, in a transfer that could sent shockwaves around the football world.
United are set to demand a huge fee to let their star asset go.
FULLERTON, Calif. (AP) -- Tommy Rutherford scored 17 points on 7-of-9 shooting and Evan Leonard had 14 points, six rebounds, seven assists and two steals on Saturday night to help UC Irvine beat Cal State Fullerton 63-58.
Eyassu Worku added 12 points for UC Irvine (11-14, 6-3 Big West). The Anteaters have won three in a row and five of their last six.
Kyle Allman made a layup, a jumper and hit 1-of-2 free throws and, after Worku made two foul shots, Austen Awosika converted a 3-point play to pull Fullerton (12-8, 5-3) within five points with 54 seconds to play. Worku hit two more free throws to make it 57-50, but Awosika and Allman sandwiched 3-pointers around a pair of free throws by Leonard to trim the deficit to 59-56 with 29 seconds left. UCI made 4 of 6 free throws, and the Titans missed 3 of 4 from the field, from there to seal it.
Allman led CS Fullerton with 20 points and Awosika added 16.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt has signed a proposed rule that would restrict the types of scientific studies regulators can use to determine the impact of pesticide and pollution exposure on human health.
Pruitt says the change would increase transparency in the agency's decision-making by requiring all underlying data used in scientific studies to be made publicly available.
Critics, including former EPA administrators and scientists, say Pruitt's move is designed to restrict the agency from citing peer-reviewed public-health studies that use patient medical records required to be kept confidential under patient privacy laws.
The embattled EPA administrator signed the proposed order at EPA headquarters Tuesday in an event that was livestreamed on the agency's website but not open to press coverage.
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Burundi nationals from across the U.S. and Canada, along with supporters, demonstrate outside U.N. headquarters, calling for an end to political atrocities and human rights violations unfolding in Burundi under the government of President Pierre Nkurunziz Police spokesman Pierre Nkurikiye said in a tweet that Emmanuel Niyonkuru, who was 54, was killed in Bujumbura while on his way home. The shooting is the first of a senior government official since Burundi fell into political turmoil nearly two years ago over President Pierre Nkurunziza's controversial bid for a third term.
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Madison Christian School in Groveport is closed today and Thursday because of an influenza outbreak.
School officials say classes are canceled so staff can clean the building. The school will reopen Friday if there are enough healthy teachers. Last week, classes in the Walnut Township Local Schools were canceled for a couple of days after a large number of strep throat and flu cases were reported.
SACRAMENTO (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the California Lottery's "Fantasy 5" game were:
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An inebriated American tourist was beaten up in the German city of Dresden after he repeatedly raised his arm to give the Nazi salute, police said Sunday.
The 41-year-old American, who was lightly injured in the attack, is now under investigation for violating the law against the use of symbols from banned organisations, Dresden police said in a statement.
The incident happened on Saturday morning as the tourist, who was "strongly under the influence of alcohol", left a bar in the eastern city's Neustadt area and repeatedly gave the Hitler salute on the street.
"An unknown passerby then beat up the man and slightly injured him," the statement said.
The assailant, who has not been found, faces charges of causing bodily harm, it added.
Public displays of Nazi symbols like the swastika or gestures like the "Heil Hitler" salute have been banned in Germany since the end of World War II.
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This week, luxury retailer Mulberry are giving away free Grayson Perry designed Balloons to the public from their Bond Street Flagship store.
The Balloons depict Perry's childhood teddy bear 'Alan Measles', designed, created and distributed in order to celebrate the opening of Grayson Perry’s 'The Most Popular Art Exhibition Ever!' at the Serpentine Galleries in London from 8 June to 10 September 2017.
There are limited numbers each day and there is only one week left to secure your own unmissable disposable art piece from the eccentric artist. The Mulberry Bond St opening hours are Monday-Saturday 10:00-17:00 BST and Sunday 12:00-18:00 BST.
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DHARAMSALA: A private tourist bus from Amritsar today fell into a gorge near Dhaliara, around 60 km from here, killing at least 10 passengers and injuring 30 others.
The deceased are yet to be identified, Dharamsala Superintendent of Police S Gandhi said.
The injured have been rushed to Tanda Medical College in Kangra, the officer said.
Further details are awaited. (AGENCIES)
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LEWISTON, Idaho (AP) - Idaho officials are planning to hold meetings across the state next month to generate solutions to the problems that emergency medical agencies face in rural areas.
The Lewiston Tribune reports the state Bureau of Emergency Medical Services and Preparedness is planning to host 16 meetings to address the agencies' concerns that include lacking funding and a shrinking pool of volunteers.
Bureau chief Wayne Denny says the meetings aim to examine "tangible solutions that we can bring to the table today to help address these issues."
Denny says funding for emergency medical services can vary. Some public agencies receive tax dollars but private organizations largely rely on donations.
State Sen. Carl Crabtree says some agencies depend on bake sales and donations just to keep fuel in their vehicles.
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One of the worst things about over-the-ear and on-ear headsets is that they tend to feel hot and uncomfortable after a few hours, especially if you live in a muggy environment. HP has just announced a pair of headphones that can keep you cool even during whole-day gaming sessions -- unlike other similar options, though, they don't use fans or cooling gels. At the HP Gaming Festival in Beijing, the tech giant has launched a number of new devices under its Omen gaming line, including the Mindframe headset that uses a patented thermoelectric cooling technique.
The headphones have a thermoelectric device inside their earcups that conducts heat from the acoustic chamber and directs it outside. Engadget Senior Editor Devindra Hardawar got to hold a sample of the device, and he said it was like having an AC pressed against the palm of his hand.
The Vegas Golden Knights have struck first in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals against the Capitals.
Only eight minutes into the first period, winger James Neal knocked the puck out of mid air. The puck bounced off of the post and into the net, giving Vegas an early 1-0 lead over the Capitals.
Neal's goal marks the 12th time in 17 playoff games that the Golden Knights have scored first. Vegas is 11-1 in those games.
This is the fourth postseason game that Neal has scored in. Vegas has a 4-0 record each time.
Vegas won Game 1 in a 6-4 victory after delivering a crushing blow to the Capitals in the third period to break a 4-4 tie.
James Neal strikes first!
VGK 1, WSH 0https://t.co/lNxolajBP3 pic.twitter.com/Wdd9YaHFam — SI NHL (@SI_NHL) May 31, 2018
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Donald Trump, John Madden, Charles Barkley & more – Frank Caliendo is EVERY man.
His high-energy act is a blend of observations, impressions, characters and anecdotal stories that start at a frenetic pace and never let up.
You may know Frank Caliendo from his segments on ESPN Sunday NFL Countdown or his decade long run on FOX NFL SUNDAY as Terry Bradshaw’s nemesis, but the live comedy stage is where Frank really shows you what he’s all about.
Hull Fair 2017 is finally here and we’ll be taking you through everything that’s going on during the opening day.
There are 200 rides at Walton Street car parking waiting for you to enjoy. Today, the ever-popular fair, will be open for business from 5pm through until 11pm.
Hull Fair 2017 will be taking place until Saturday, October 14. On the opening day, we’ll be giving you a glimpse of the site, showing you what’s happening and also providing you with valuable information about this year’s festivities.
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The fun begins today with a parade through the city at 4pm which ends at the showground. Then, we’ll be at the site seeing what’s going on.
On the ground, reporter Alex Grove will taking us on a tour of Hull Fair 2017 while what’s on editor Craig Jones will be back in the office manning the live blog.
Strap yourself in, it is going to be a great ride!
NEW YORK — A former New Jersey police officer accused of a drunken wrong-way crash that killed a fellow officer and another man is on trial in New York.
The Staten Island Advance (http://bit.ly/2pu6DfP ) says former Linden officer Pedro Abad arrived Monday at a courthouse. He faces charges including aggravated vehicular homicide and manslaughter.
Linden Police Officer Frank Viggiano (vih-jee-AH'-noh) and Linden resident Joseph Rodriguez were killed in the crash and another officer was seriously injured.
Prosecutors allege that Abad and his passengers were drinking at a strip club and that Abad was drunk when his vehicle collided with a tractor-trailer March 20, 2015, on a Staten Island highway.
Abad has pleaded not guilty; he previously turned down a plea deal.
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It happened at about 8 p.m. in the 3600 block of Mersington Avenue. (Betsy Webster/KCTV5)
Police are investigating after a man was shot and killed on Monday night.
It happened at about 8 p.m. in the 3600 block of Mersington Avenue.
When officers arrived, they found a person suffering from a gunshot. The victim was taken to an area hospital and pronounced dead.
Witnesses say the shooting happened as a result of a family dispute.
Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call the TIPS Hotline (816) 474-TIPS.
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Sunday at Kitchener, the London Lightning beat the Titans by a basket, 119-117.
London now sit at 31-5. They finished 33-7 in 2012-13, and under a 36-game schedule finished 28-8 in 2011-12.
Next Game: Wednesday, April 19 K-W Titans at London.
KASHECHEWAN, Ont. – An evacuation due to flooding fears is underway at a remote First Nation community in northern Ontario.
Area MP Charlie Angus says 325 people from Kashechewan First Nation flew to Kapuskasing, Ont., on Sunday and another 200 are expected to leave the community Monday as ice breaks up north of the community along the Albany River.
Angus says children, the elderly and the sick are being evacuated first as a precautionary measure.
He says local officials and those from the province will monitor the ice as open water moves towards the reserve where roughly 2,000 people live.
Angus says the ice could easily jam, which would cause the nearby areas to quickly flood because a dike could fail.
He says the community is expected to sit down soon with representatives from the federal and provincial government to discuss relocation to higher ground.
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As seen on Comic View, don’t miss free live comedy from Coleman Green and Corey Hunter at Potawatomi Hotel & Casino in downtown Milwaukee.
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Brookville police say a woman was attacked by a coyote that may have been rabid late Saturday night, according to an Explore Clarion report.
The woman, a nurse at Laurelbrooke Landing retirement home in the borough, was outside taking a walk during a break when the coyote attacked her. Brookville police Chief Vince Markle told Explore Clarion the woman "got ripped up pretty good" during the attack and required 18 stitches.
Markle asked anyone who saw the coyote to call police or Pennsylvania Game Commission. If the coyote isn't recovered, the woman will undergo a series of rabies shots, he said.
Brookville police can be reached at 814-849-5323. The Game Commission can be reached at 814-432-3187.
The German economy grew by 0.6 percent in the second quarter, slightly slower than expected as exports cooled, official data showed on Tuesday.
The provisional figure, adjusted for price, seasonal and calendar effects, was lower than the 0.7 percent forecast by analysts surveyed by Factset.
"The German economy continues to grow," the federal statistics office Destatis said in a statement, noting that the expansion in the April-June period was powered by strong domestic demand.
"The development of foreign trade, however, had a downward effect on growth because the price-adjusted quarter-on-quarter increase in imports was considerably larger than that of exports."
Destatis also revised upwards its first-quarter figure, saying gross domestic product (GDP) expanded by 0.7 percent in the first three months of 2017 compared to the previous quarter, instead of the initially reported 0.6 percent.
WASHINGTON: US pop star Lady Gaga Saturday announced she had cancelled the last 10 shows of the European leg of her world tour due to "severe pain."
In a statement posted on Twitter, the Grammy award-winning singer told fans she was "devastated" but said the decision to cancel the dates on her Joanne World Tour - her fifth headlining tour - was "beyond her control."
"My medical team is supporting the decision for me to recover at home," she said.
"I need to put myself and my well-being first," she added.
Shows affected include dates in London, Paris and Berlin, as well as Stockholm, Zurich and Copenhagen.
Dates in Cologne, Germany and Manchester, England were also halted.
It comes after the "Born This Way" singer cancelled another show in Rio de Janeiro in September after being hospitalised, also due to severe pain.
Lady Gaga, who shot to global fame in 2008 with her hit debut single "Just Dance," has previously revealed she suffers from the chronic pain condition fibromyalgia.
Beyonce comes out behind her record setting Instgram photo announcing her pregnancy and makes her first public appearance at the Grammy’s.
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The Right Rev. James R. Mathes is resigning as bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego.
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Drawing inspiration from Damian Lillard’s ability to deliver the knockout punch, adidas is releasing a black colorway of the Dame 3. The “Lights Out” Dame 3 features an all black upper set against black laces and BOUNCE cushioning outsole.
These come out on February 17, for $115 on adidas.com.
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, NAIROBI, Kenya, May 31 – The annual National Prayer Breakfast has kicked off at the Safari Park Hotel in Nairobi on Thursday, bringing together leaders from across government and the political sphere.
President Uhuru Kenyatta and his Deputy William Ruto are at the prayer session, aimed at giving leaders an opportunity to reaffirm their commitment to God and dedicate the nation for divine protection.
The leaders are set to make key statements touching on various issues, including the war against corruption which has lately become President Kenyatta’s pet subject.
Opposition leaders Raila Odinga and his running mate Kalonzo Musyoka have also graced the occasion.
Security is tight at the prayer venue in the wake of terror threats and other security challenges as outlined by Police Headquarters in a statement released on Wednesday
The day is meant to enhance reconciliation in the country.
Police have warned traffic may be heavy on Thika Road before and after the event.
About 50-64 Project
The 50-64 Project supports people aged 50-64 who have dementia and their carers, by developing a programme of peer support and inclusive social activities. Activity groups give people affected by dementia the opportunity to take part in structured activities. Run by a facilitator, who encourages and supports people to take part, the groups are also a chance to relax and socialise.
Tacoma Police officer Keith Miner chats with Tyrique Bell during pass time at Wilson High School, January 31, 2018. Resource officers such as Miner are funded by the local school levy. Peter Haley phaley@thenewstribune.com
On Thursday night, The Intersection in Grand Rapids, Michigan welcomed Twiddle and Midnight North . The two bands currently touring together took the opportunity to collaborate that evening with each group welcoming a member from the other band to sit-in.
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Why do we celebrate July 4th or Indepence Day?
We celebrate American Independence Day on the Fourth of July every year. We think of July 4, 1776, as a day that represents the Declaration of Independence and the birth of the United States of America as an independent nation…
We at SGN Scoops wish you all a safe and joyful July 4th…. Independence Day…. A Reason To Celebrate!
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FLORENCE, Ala. – Florence police are searching for the driver of an SUV that struck a pedestrian in a wheelchair and then left the scene on Cloyd Blvd.
Police said the SUV is small with front-end damage. They are unsure of the color or the make of the vehicle at this time. The SUV was last seen on Cloyd Blvd, traveling east toward Mall Rd.
Police say the victim was flown from the scene with serious injuries.
If you have any information, please contact the Florence Police Department at (256)760-6610 or text a tip to 274637 using the keyword FPDTIP plus your message.
The five-star venue is recruiting kitchen staff, garden workers and wedding teams.
But the advert, which showed a picture of plates and cutlery, had a caption saying: “Slightly OCD? Then we’d like to hear from you.”
Mental health campaigners have slammed the Fairyhill Hotel, in Reynoldston, Gower, West Glamorgan, for “trivialising” obsessive compulsive disorder.
Cerith Jones tweeted: “OCD isn’t as simple as wanting your cutlery in order and the choice of words and images in this is damaging. It’s a poor advert for a really nice place.”
So you don't have cash? You can still dabble in the occult at Café Tarot, mix brunch with DJ Kim E Fresh, or check out a student art show at the Heard Museum. Best part? It costs zero dollars. For more things to do, visit Phoenix New Times' calendar.
Café Tarot
Even if you’ve never had or performed a tarot reading, it’s hard to argue against the intrigue of the cards themselves. Each deck used in this divination process has its own artwork, numerology, and symbols that converge to provide insights into the unknown. At Café Tarot, you can gather with interested parties from the card-curious to the tarot-savvy to learn more about this practice.
Hosted by the Ordo Helicali , the event gives attendees a chance to talk about other esoteric and occult practices — and engage spirited and challenging conversation. The group also accepts unwanted tarot decks to add to its growing library.
The Skellytown Fire Department will be a performing a controlled burn outside of the city on Saturday.
The burn will begin at around 9 a.m.
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The department plans to complete burns on both the west and south sides of town.
The burns will take place between the city and State Highway 152.
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Judge Sits Out Discovery Row In MarkitSERV Suit, For Now
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 7:28 PM EDT) -- MarkitSERV Ltd. and the financial technology company accusing it of monopolizing the market for interest rate swap trade processing services have been told by a New York federal judge that they should take some more time to work out their discovery dispute over trading data before he’ll intervene.
MarkitSERV had asked U.S. District Judge Lewis A. Kaplan to order trueEX LLC to immediately hand over trading data that trueEX was allegedly holding “hostage” while the two sides negotiated over MarkitSERV’s production of a different set of...
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St. John's center regains eligibility by tracking down SATs St. John’s freshman center Adonis De La Rosa is eligible after all – for the time being. The former Christ the King star from The Bronx, who was declared by...
St. John's welcomes two 'big' recruits to fold St. John’s fans can take a deep breath: The team’s frontcourt depth became official Monday. St. John’s announced it has signed Westchester Community College forward Keith Thomas and Christ the...
St. John's lands Christ the King's Delarosa for next season St. John’s and Steve Lavin are on the board in 2014. The Red Storm received a dose of much-needed good news when Christ the King senior center Adonis Delarosa picked...
May 2 Coach Inc posted an 8.6 percent jump in quarterly profit, as the handbag maker cut back on discounting its products in the United States.
Net sales declined to $995.2 million in the third quarter ended April 1, from $1.03 billion a year earlier.
Net income rose to $122.2 million, or 43 cents per share, in the quarter, from $112.5 million, or 40 cents per share, a year earlier. (Reporting by Jessica Kuruthukulangara in Bengaluru; Editing by Supriya Kurane)
77%If you've had a David Letterman-shaped hole in your heart since the iconic host left, you'll be delighted to know that he now has a somewhat-regular gig on Netflix. If you missed the first installment (featuring former President Barack Obama!), get on that stat - because 40 minutes of uninterrupted conversation is just too good to skip. The next installment of Letterman's show sees him sit down with George Clooney, and it's sure to be a talk filled with all kinds of gems, both entertaining and political.
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - A man has pleaded not guilty to burglarizing a Decatur video gambling parlor.
41-year-old Leonde Johnson is accused of breaking into Lacey's Place with two other people on Nov. 16 and stealing a large amount of money from the ATM there.
Johnson and his accomplices fled to Springfield, police said.
Officers said they found the three counting money in a car in Sangamon County.
Johnson's pretrial hearing will be May 29.
April 3 Icici Bank Ltd
* Says icici bank integrates 'digilocker' facility with its net-banking platform Source text: [ICICI Bank, India's largest private sector bank by consolidated assets, announced the integration of its retail internet banking platform with 'DigiLocker', an initiative of the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India.] Further company coverage:
NEW YORK (AP) — AOL has announced that it is discontinuing its pioneering Instant Messenger chat platform after 20 years of service.
An article on AOL’s website posted Friday says AOL Instant Messenger will be discontinued on Dec.15. AOL says it’s shutting down the program because its focus is “on building the next generation of iconic brands and life-changing products.”
Users can still use the program until Dec. 15. After that date, users won’t be able to sign in.
AOL Instant Messenger was wildly popular in the late 1990s and early 2000s and claimed more than 100 million registered users in 2001. Its popularity as a communication tool waned amid the rise of text messaging, Google Chat and social networking sites.
Real estate developer and investor Globalworth, the biggest owner of office space in Romania, has bought a new land plot in Bucharest, on Preciziei Boulevard.
The transaction was carried out through Elgan Offices, a company in which Globalworth is equal partner with Israeli investor Simon Roth. The company paid EUR 2 million for the 7,600-sqm land plot, which is located next to the future headquarters of Groupe Renault Romania, a project developed by Elgan Offices.
Renault Bucharest Connected (RBC) is currently under construction and will be finalized in the first half of 2019. The project will have an area of 47,000 sqm of class A offices and will include a showroom for Groupe Renault’s brands and a parking lot with 1,000 places as well as other facilities.
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Teen Mom‘s Javi Marroquin Regrets Going to Miami With Briana DeJesus (Radar Online)
Khloe Kardashian Shows Off Her Baby Bump Again (Star Magazine)
Selena Gomez Sought Treatment for Mental Health (OK! Magazine)
Super Bowl Bets Breed Rivalry Between Philly and Boston (Men’s Fitness)
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On August 14, 2017, the Islamic State (ISIS) released several pictorial reports documenting its implementation of shari'a punishments. Two reports showed the beheading of a "sorcerer" and the stoning of a married adulterer in Al-Huwaija, Iraq (west of Kirkuk), while the third showed the amputation of a thief's hand in Al-Hajar Al-Aswad, near Damascus, Syria. All acts were carried out in public, with children among the spectators.
Below are photos from the beheading then the stoning in Iraq, followed by photos of the amputation in Syria:
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It's State of Origin time, and the NRL Lurker is here to answer all your burning questions.
Just because there are only four games this week, doesn't mean the NRL hasn't provided some juicy news.
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- Where will Corey Norman be next year?
- Does anyone listen to Paul Gallen?
- Which clubs want Aaron Woods?
- What Mbye's move to the Wests Tigers means for the NRL.
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The Dementia Cafe provides information about living with dementia and other services available locally in an informal and comfortable environment. A Dementia Cafe is also a place to relax, socialise and meet other people with dementia and their carers.
March 18 (Reuters) - INTERNATIONAL RESORTS COMPANY :
* SAYS KUWAIT REAL ESTATE SHOWS INTERERST IN ACQUIRING CO'S SHARES IN NON-CASH DEAL‍​ Source:(bit.ly/2GCqVNj) Further company coverage:
From left, Savannah Ginty, Ryan Pavlovich, Robert Sanchez, Nick Vargas and Maddy Mizraji are student ambassadors at St. Anthony Catholic High School in downtown Long Beach. St. Anthony's, a legendary high school in Long Beach, was in desperate need of a miracle at the turn of the 21st century.
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How would you like a stronger immune system or better sleep? Action between the sheets can help you get all of this and more.
TIMMINS, Ont. — Ontario's police watchdog is investigating a fatal police-involved shooting in the northeastern city of Timmins.
The Special Investigations Unit says it happened Saturday morning at an emergency medical services building on the city's east side.
In a statement Saturday night, the SIU says officers with the Timmins Police Service responded to the building to deal with a man.
The agency says the man fled, and when officers followed there was an "interaction" where one of the officers fired a gun.
The man was struck and was taken to hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
A warning is being sounded to drivers after an incident on the A24 near Horsham in which an object is believed to have been thrown from a footbridge.
Victoria Ayling was driving a Nissan X-Trail 4x4 along the road at around 11.20 am on Friday May 4 when her vehicle’s perspex sunroof was shattered.
Police say they received a report that the sunroof “had been shattered by an object believed to have been thrown from the footbridge between Tesco and Tanbridge House School where it crosses the A24 at Broadbridge Heath, Horsham.
“The object could not be found and there were no confirmed sightings of anyone on the footbridge at the time. No one was hurt.”
Victoria, from Ockley, said she wanted to warn people about what had happened. “It was quite scary.”
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A 56-year-old northern New Mexico rancher faces a year and a half in prison after being sentenced for a carjacking conviction stemming from an armed confrontation with utility company workers on his property.
Richard Howieson of Costilla in Taos County was sentenced Thursday after pleading guilty April 17 in the Feb. 19, 2013 incident.
Howieson acknowledged in a plea agreement that he brandished a loaded pistol after confronting the two utility workers who said they had permission to cut a lock and go onto his property to install fiber optic cable.
He also acknowledged he didn’t let the workers take their truck when he ordered them off his property and that he fired his pistol in another direction as they walked away.
× Police say report of missing girl in car was ‘bogus’
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police say a report that a vehicle was stolen with a 10-year-old girl inside Wednesday was a false alarm.
Police sent out an emphatic set of tweets Wednesday morning stating that a child was inside a vehicle stolen at a shopping center at Macon and Interstate 40, sending out a manhunt and asking the public for information.
A few minutes later, they said they had been given “bogus information” and that “NO child is missing!”
Spokeman Louis Brownlee said a man made up the child, presumably so officers would look for his stolen car faster. The car was stolen but the child was made up.
Mitchell Allan Edwards, 34, of 4 Tonya Ave., Parkersburg, is in custody at the North Central Regional Jail on a $200,000 bond, charged with malicious assault and presentation of a firearm during commission of a felony. He was arrested Sunday afternoon, after Steven Mandrell walked into the Camden Clark Medical Center Emergency Department at 6:31 a.m. with a gunshot wound to his left arm, according to a release from the department.
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Photograph: Mike Sperduto “Busch Stadium”
There’s nothing like it — spring baseball. I love how this shot, taken at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, shows a different viewpoint of the Cardinals’ stadium. In addition to the field in the background, you can also see the iconic Gateway Arch, surrounded by buildings in downtown St. Louis.
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Even if you already have some Bluetooth headphones that you like, it’s not a bad idea to grab a spare set to keep in a gym bag or suitcase that you can use in a pinch. These Aukey Latitudes are the current Wirecutter runner-up pick for best cheap Bluetooth headphones, and include three EQ modes that you can toggle at the touch of a button.
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April 6 Royal Bank Of Canada
* RBC ceo says media reports about sales practices not consistent with bank's culture
* RBC ceo says less than 0.05 percent of clients escalated concerns about how accouunts were opened last year
* RBC ceo says bank has contingency plans in place as it awaits outcome of brexit negotiations
* RBC ceo says supply/demand imbalance is most acute factor behind run-up in canada house prices
* RBC ceo says bank would look at small tuck-in acquisitions in u.s. But current economics make that challenging Further company coverage: (Reporting by Matt Scuffham)
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Rama Phosphates Ltd:
* DEC QUARTER PROFIT 14.4 MILLION RUPEES VERSUS PROFIT 24.6 MILLION RUPEES YEAR AGO
* DEC QUARTER REVENUE FROM OPERATIONS 1.08 BILLION RUPEES VERSUS 935.1 MILLION RUPEES YEAR AGO Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
BRIEF-Optibiotix enters supply agreement for LPLDL capsules with HLH Biopharma GmbH
* Entered into a three year supply agreement with HLH Biopharma Vertriebs GmBH covering supply of LPLDL Capsules Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom: +91 80 6749 1136)
Delegation headed by Armenian Deputy Minister of Economic Development and Investments Emil Tarasyan has been on a visited to the Islamic Republic of Iran from February 11-13 at the invitation of the Iran Nanotechnology Initiative Council . As the release issued by the ministry reads, the visit aimed at getting familiarized with structures of Iranian nanotechnology sector, its research and production activity and assess the prospects of cooperation on the sector.
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0:49 White House is 'keeping a close eye' on crisis at California's Oroville dam Pause
2:23 One arrest as protesters block DeVos from D.C. middle school
1:42 Water gushes at California's Lake Oroville dam
2:19 Warren: Shocked to find 'truth was out of order' on the Senate floor
1:26 Who's at the door? Principal visiting homes of each of her 1,003 students
3:16 Sen. Tim Scott was pulled over by police 7 times in a year
0:18 Trump calls election rival Evan McMullin 'McMuffin' at rally
1:48 A Valium joke during finance hearing leads to senators squabbling about 'tone'
0:27 Mnuchin: I did not run a foreclosure machine
NEW YORK (AP) — Instagram users fed up with the service becoming more and more like Facebook are flocking to a hot new app called Vero.
Though Vero has been around since 2015, it surged to popularity in recent days, thanks in part to sudden, word-of-mouth interest from online groups and a frustration with the flood of ads, lack of privacy options and the recent end to the chronological ordering of posts in Instagram.
But hot new apps pop up and fizzle by the dozen, so it’s hard to tell if the latest fad is here to stay. There’s already rumbling frustration among users, who complain that the app is buggy and slow and who question its founder’s past.
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More than 50 world leaders are gathering in Paris for a summit that President Emmanuel Macron hopes will give new momentum to the fight against global warming, despite U.S. President Donald Trump's rejection of the Paris climate accord.
Some 3,100 security personnel are fanned out around Paris for Tuesday's event, including extra patrol boats along the Seine River. Macron will accompany the visiting leaders to the summit site on a river island by boat.
Sean Penn, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Elon Musk are among prominent figures joining the world leaders at the summit, which marks the second anniversary of the Paris accord.
Participants are expected to announce billions of dollars' worth of projects to help poor countries and industries reduce emissions.
Macron, who's also using the event to raise his international profile, did not invite Trump.
April 28 Cathay Financial Holding Co Ltd :
* Says it will use undistributed profit to pay cash dividends of T$2 per share to shareholders for 2016
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/pEbuXQ
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
GBP/JPY Daily Outlook Daily Pivots: (S1) 141.38; (P) 142.05; (R1) 143.10; More... With 140.67 minor support intact, intraday bias in GBP/JPY remains mildly on the upside for 144.77 resistance. Rise from 136.44 is seen as the second leg of the consolidation pattern from 148.42. Break of 144.77 will target a test on this 148.42 high. On the downside, below 140.67 minor support will turn bias back to the downside and extend the fall fro 144.77 through 138.53. In the bigger picture, price actions from 122.36 medium term bottom are still seen as a corrective pattern. Main focus is on 38.2% retracement of 195.86 to 122.36 at 150.42. Rejection from there will turn the cross into medium term sideway pattern with a test on 122.36 low next. Though, sustained break of 150.42 will extend the rebound towards 61.8% retracement at 167.78. Subscribe to our daily and mid-day newsletter to get this report delivered to your mail box
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – UK officials say to protect the health of the people they serve this flu season, UK HealthCare is making temporary changes to hospital visitation policies.
These changes will be effective beginning Thursday, Feb. 16.
UK officials say the restricted areas include all UK HealthCare inpatient units at University of Kentucky Chandler Hospital, Kentucky Children’s Hospital and UK Good Samaritan Hospital.
Changes to our visitation rules include:
• No visitors under the age of 12 (except in Bone Marrow Transplant where there should be no visitors under the age of 18).
• No visitors with any flu-like symptoms.
• Only two visitors in a patient’s room at a time.
• Visitors may be given masks or other protective clothing for use when visiting.
• Additional rules may be in place in special care units, such as women’s, children’s, critical care and oncology units.
• Compassionate visitation exceptions will be made on a case-by-case basis.
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Doug Marrone ended last season as the Jaguars’ interim head coach. Next season, he could be the Rams’ head coach.
The Rams are requesting permission from the Jaguars to interview Marrone, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Marrone spent two years as head coach of the Bills, going 6-10 in his first season and 9-7 in his second. He surprisingly resigned after his second season and has been in Jacksonville since. Prior to coaching the Bills he was the head coach at Syracuse.
The Jaguars are also expected to consider Marrone on a permanent basis, and there have been reports that if Sean Payton leaves the Saints, New Orleans would consider Marrone as well. Marrone could be a busy man as coaching interviews get underway.
HOLLAND, Mich. (AP) — Former Republican Congressman Pete Hoekstra (HUK'-struh) is the new U.S. ambassador to the Netherlands.
White House spokeswoman Vanessa Morrone says Hoekstra was sworn in Monday afternoon by Vice President Mike Pence.
Hoekstra was confirmed last month by the U.S. Senate. He previously served as chair of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and was the ranking Republican on the Committee until 2011.
First elected to Congress in 1992, Hoekstra was born in the Netherlands and moved to the U.S. with his family when he was 3. He was an executive with Michigan-based office furniture maker Herman Miller and later ran unsuccessful campaigns for Michigan governor and U.S. Senate.
President Donald Trump nominated Hoekstra for the ambassador post earlier this year.
With the new arrival of adorable goat kids, spring has definitely sprung at the Sunflower Farm in Cumberland, Maine.
The kids were only two days old when it finally stopped raining and they were able to explore the farm. While jumping and leaping around they couldn’t have looked more content in their new surroundings. Credit: Sunflower Farm Creamery via Storyful
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Attention brewery owners and wannabes. This might be most interesting to a brewery looking to open a satellite taproom and/or brewpub.
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GEORGE THOROGOOD
and THE DESTROYERS
Rock Party Tour
Tuesday, May 30
Doors 6:30PM / Show 8PM
The Pabst Theater
For George Thorogood and his longtime band The Destroyers – Jeff Simon (drums, percussion), Bill Blough (bass guitar), Jim Suhler (rhythm guitar) and Buddy Leach (saxophone) – their 40th anniversary is indestructible proof that staying true to yourself and the music can still mean something. And with a catalog of iconic hits that includes "Who Do You Love", "I Drink Alone", "One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer", "Move It On Over", "Bad To The Bone" and more, being able to share it with audiences is what will always matter.
The Sumter County School District's Board of Trustees has voted down a recommendation to close down two schools in the district to help shore up district finances.
The board voted against closing Mayewood Middle School and F.J. DeLaine Elementary School after the finance committee voted unanimously in favor of closing the schools to save $3.6 million.
The closures would have affected approximately 166 children from DeLaine and 154 students from Mayewood.
The board plans on discussing further ways to save money instead of closing those two schools.
The school district is facing a $6 million shortfall caused by widespread overspending in the past several years.
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Houthi militants attacked a United Arab Emirates ship off the coast of Yemen Wednesday, injuring one crew member, the Saudi-led coaltiion said.
The statement released by the state-run Saudi Press Agency said that the attack began after rebels fired a missile at the Emirati ship as it left Al-Mokha, a Red Sea Port.
There were no damages to the ship but one crew member was injured, Reuters reported.
The attack comes after an international naval coalition said it would increase its patrols of waters off Yemen over concerns about attacks on ships in the area.
Emirati ships have been targeted in the past. Saudi-led forces began their war against Shiite rebels or Houthis in Yemen since March 2015.
Rebel forces hold the capital, Sanaa, with their allies.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu, on Friday kept mum after meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari behind closed doors at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
The minister who arrived the Presidential Villa around 11:40 am for the meeting left at about 12 .50 pm.
Kachikwu simply said “no comment ” when State House correspondents approached him.
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A MAN has appealed for the public’s help in identifying a house depicted in a family painting.
The picture of a grand old house has been in Mark Robinson’s family for years, and he is desperate to know the inspiration behind the artwork.
Mark said: “We have had the attached picture in our family for many years now, originally thought to be The Cliffe at Wybunbury, but now found that to be a black and white half-timbered property, so I was wondering through your organ-isation ask your readers if anyone knows the property and where it is?”
If you can help shed light on the property depicted, contact Mark at therobinstows@talktalk.net
Sheriff Mark Marshall describes the needs of the department, including two additional deputy positions, during the Board of Supervisors' third budget work session, April 17, 2017. Sheriff Mark Marshall describes the needs of the department, including two additional deputy positions, during the Board of Supervisors' third budget work session, April 17, 2017.
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Time take a look at a big thing that's getting lost in the first four weeks of the Trump administration. Hint: It's the economy.
David Frum, senior writer for The Atlantic, answers our Make Me Smart question: "What's something that you thought you once knew, but turns out you were wrong about?"
We talk with Eric Bickel and Michael Weis of the Quantify Louisville blog. Eric and Michael take publicly available data from the city of Louisville, Kentucky, and look for stories hidden in the data. They talk to us about specific ways to judge the value of any given statistic.
And finally, as we move forward into Week 4 of the Trump administration, Molly wants to remind us that we're going on a bear hunt. Don't worry, we'll explain.
Hamilton police are appealing for witnesses after a shooting happened in broad daylight in central Hamilton.
Officers were called to a home near King William St. E and Emerald St. N. at 10:10 a.m. Monday after someone reported hearing a gunshot.
Police were told that there was an altercation between two men before the shot was heard.
One man was last seen running westbound on King William St. E. and the other took off in an unknown vehicle.
Hamilton police are asking anyone with information to contact Detective Jamie Simpson at 905-546-3816.
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Family Night Out: Skits, Strolls, and Songs
Enjoy an evening of skits performed by costumed characters, a guided nature walk, and songs around the campfire. Some light snacks will be provided. Space is limited. This program is recommended for families with kids ages 4-8 years old. Registration is required by May 18 at 5pm.
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6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
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McLaren driver Fernando Alonso of Spain takes a curve followed by Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany, left, during the Austrian Formula One Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring racetrack in Spielberg, southern Austria, Sunday July 1, 2018. Ronald Zak AP Photo
A 62-year-old Dominican, Pat Thomas, has been arrested and charged for unlawful possession of 128 rounds of ammunition in Barbados.
Online news publication, Barbados Today, stated that on Thursday April 13th 2017, Thomas had been searched by custom officers at the Grantley Adams International Airport after he stepped off a flight from the United States.
The report said that the ammunition was hidden in two pairs of socks.
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State Representative John Raney on WTAW
District 14 State Representative John Raney of Bryan discussed funding special items, his committee appointment, Proposition 7, the rainy day fund, and more during his appearance on The Infomaniacs on Wednesday, February 15.
Click below to hear John Raney visiting with WTAW’s Scott DeLucia.
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All roads lead to Len Trexler as Archer and the gang try to avoid unfriendly ghosts.
At least one group is looking forward to the coming rain we're expecting.
Farmers tell us the rainfall is needed and it's arriving right on time. It will help them put crops in the ground and get them started before the sun and the hot weather gets here.
Some farmers used the first showers Monday morning to spread lime and other materials to get fields ready for planting starting as early as this week. Those chemicals would not absorb into the ground without some rainfall or irrigation. Growers say they need topsoil moisture for seeds to take root and subsoil moisture to sustain those plants as they start to grow.
"Once we get that crop in the ground, it's hard to play catchup during the season. We'd like to start with good moisture. As we've always said, where we're located, we're never more than two weeks from a drought," said Bill Tyson, UGA Extension Agent.
The timing of this rain helps too because we're already slightly behind on our annual rainfall amounts.
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King, pictured, will be among the dogs available for adoption at Rescue For Pet Sake's pet adopt-a-thon from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 2 at Petco in Grass Valley. Rescue For Pet Sake is an all-volunteer nonprofit group dedicated to saving homeless and abandoned animals from euthanasia and finding them good homes. Petco is located in the Pine Creek Shopping Center, at 672 Freeman Lane in Grass Valley. For more information, call 530-263-3331 or visit http://www.rescueforpetsake.org.
LONDON (AP) — Big Ben will fall silent next week in London as a major restoration project gets underway.
The bongs of the iconic bell will be stopped on Aug. 21 to protect workers during a four-year, 29-million-pound ($38 million) conservation project that includes repair of the Queen Elizabeth Tower, which houses Big Ben and its clock.
Steve Jaggs, keeper of the Great Clock, said Monday that the mechanism will be dismantled piece by piece and its four dials will be cleaned and repaired.
Big Ben has been stopped several times since it first sounded in 1859, but the current restoration project will mark the longest period of silence for the bell.
It will still sound on big occasions, such as Remembrance Sunday.
10:34 by Vince Musewe Have your say: The foundations of the Marshall Plan with Africa
The Marshall Plan with Africa is being proposed by The Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation of Germany which recently put out a discussion paper titled “Africa and Europe- a new partnership for development peace and a better future.”
SARASOTA – After careful review, Sarasota High School decided on a new head football coach Friday, and he wasn’t one of the 8 finalists the school had originally narrowed their list down to.
The Sailors new head football coach is Spencer Hodges who is a Manatee High School graduate, was an assistant coach at Braden River and, most recently, was a coach at IMG Academy.
Hodges replaces Brian Ryals who resigned in December. Ryals had been there for 4 years. Hodges becomes the 4th Sailors head coach in the past 10 years.
Charbel Wardini told The Associated Press on Sunday that his 26-year-old brother, Elias, was among the 39 people killed in the attack at the crowded Reina nightclub during New Year's celebrations. Wardini said: "I lost my brother because of terrorism.
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HAW RIVER, N.C. — A Haw River man has been charged with embezzlement from a church.
On July 30, Haw River Police and the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office began an investigation at the request of Lamb’s Chapel Church located at 415 Roxboro Street in Haw River.
The complaint was in regards to a suspected theft of funds from the church.
Following an investigation of approximately two weeks, Johnathan Kyle Miller, 45, of 810 Sherri Drive was taken into custody on Sunday.
He was charged with embezzlement by a public officer/ trustee. Miller was initially placed under a $10,000 secured bond at the Alamance County Detention Center, pending his first appearance in Alamance County District Court.
A gang of youths is being hunted by police after racist graffiti was painted onto the front of a shop in Sunderland.
The incident happened overnight Monday, August 7, into Tuesday, August 8, at a shop in Woolwich Close in Witherwack.
A Northumbria Police spokesman said: "It is believed a group of youths were responsible and police are keen to speak to anyone who may be able to help identify them.
"In particular, a man walking a dark brown and white dog at the rear of the shops towards Winslow Close who may be a potential witnesses and be able to help identify the youths.
"Police have CCTV of the man which they may consider releasing to help identify him as it is believed he could be an important witness to the incident."
The man, or anyone who has information that can help police enquiries, is asked to contact Northumbria Police on 101 quoting reference 220080817 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
(AP) – Police in Ohio are urging residents in surrounding states on Monday to be on alert for a man who they say shot and killed an elderly passerby and then posted a gruesome video of the killing on Facebook.
Thirty-seven-year-old Steve Stephens is wanted on a charge of aggravated murder in the death of Robert Godwin Sr. on Sunday afternoon in Cleveland.
In a statement early Monday, police warned residents of Pennsylvania, New York, Indiana and Michigan to be on the lookout for Stephens, who they say should be considered armed and dangerous.
In a separate video posted on Facebook, Stephens claimed to have killed more than a dozen other people. Police say they have not verified any other shootings or deaths.
The FBI is assisting in the investigation.
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Miami — Rookie Wesley Bryan carded a four-under par 67 on Sunday to claim his first US PGA Tour title, edging former world No1 Luke Donald by one stroke.
Bryan’s four-under effort at Harbour Town in Hilton Head, South Carolina, gave him a 13-under par total of 271.
He became the first South Carolina-born player to win the event since its launch in 1969. Bryan also booked his invitation to 2018’s Masters. After a bogey at the third, he strung together four straight birdies before another bogey at the eighth. After birdies at 13 and 15 he arrived at 17 to realise he was within sight of victory.
Bryan said he was not nervous all day, "then at number 17 I got up and I just threw up a little bit in my mouth.… But I was able to get it back together."
For England’s Donald it was a fifth runner-up finish.
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If you missed Harold E Hansen at the Hudson, this is your catch to see his work. A revered watercolorist and lithographer, Hansen creates detail images of places he has traveled. In keeping with the Olson House's emphasis on Scandinavian design, many of the prints will feature sites in Denmark and throughout Scandinavia. Ceramics by Muller will serve as an excellent complement.
In this Dec. 22, 2011 file photo, workers head to a construction site in Gurgaon, India. An Indian company that is partnering with the Trump Organization on an office tower project has been accused of running an elaborate real estate swindle that cheated investors out of nearly $150 million, according to complaints filed with Indian authorities. Gurinder Osan, File AP Photo
A 95-year-old World War II veteran made "one last jump" this weekend.
Roy Angin celebrated his 95th birthday by skydiving 14,500 feet at West Tennessee Skydiving in Whiteville.
Angin went through U.S. Army Airborne School in 1940 and served overseas during WWII.
Angin currently lives at Wesley Meadows Retirement Community in Hernando, Mississippi.
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Kauai Mayor Bernard Carvalho Jr. announced on Wednesday that he officially submitted his nomination for the Lt. Governor seat.
Carvalho was surrounded by friends, supporters and family at the elections office in downtown Honolulu where he signed his nomination papers.
The Kauai Mayor will be competing against Sens Will Espero Jill Tokuda and Josh Green, as well as Maile Luuwai, and Kim Coco Iwamoto for the Lt. Governor seat.
“It’s official! I would just like to thank my family, standing right behind me, and all of our supporters in this room and all the people throughout this state," Carvalho said in a statement. "I’m committed to taking the lieutenant governor’s office and bringing it to the people."
"I’m ready to be the bridge, I’m ready to be the voice, I’m ready to be the action," Carvalho said.
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Canada’s main stock market was down today, taking a slide on lower oil prices. World stocks were lower as well, as was Wall Street, which fell on a dip in tech stocks.
The TSX and the Dow Jones were both up earlier in the day, but gave those gains back as the session went on. Ongoing concerns over a full-blown trade war continue to plague markets as well, as the United States looks at a deadline this Friday to slap $34 billion worth of Chinese goods with tariffs,; a move China has promised to match.
The TSX closed the day at the 16,263, down 14 points, while the Dow Jones lost 132 points to close at 24,174 on a shortened trade day ahead of the July 4th holiday.
At press time, oil is up 19 cents to $74.13 U.S. per barrel, gold is up $12.20 to $1253.90 an ounce, and the loonie is up a third of a cent to 76.09 cents U.S.
Six schools from across the state have been named 2017 Oklahoma Schools of Character: Dove Science Academy OKC, Oklahoma City; Dove Science Academy Elementary, Oklahoma City; Dove Science Academy Tulsa; Eisenhower High School, Lawton; Pryor Junior High; and Whittier Elementary School, Muskogee. The Schools of Character were chosen by OKchacter.org, Character.org and the state Education Department, and will be recognized by the Oklahoma Legislature in the spring.
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After graduating with two undergrad degrees and a Master's in finance, Michelle Schroeder-Gardner had accumulated $38,000 worth of student loan debt.
She managed to climb out of the red in just seven months, thanks largely to one key strategy: She focused on making more money.
"The biggest reason for why I was able to pay off my student loans is because I earned as much money as I could outside of my day job," writes Schroeder-Gardner, who was making $50,000 a year as a financial analyst at the time. "I mystery shopped and got paid to take surveys, but the biggest thing I did was I made an income through my blog."
While it took six months to make her first $100 from "Making Sense of Cents," today her site regularly earns her over $100,000 a month. She now blogs and travels full-time with her husband Wes.
HUBBARD, Ohio (WYTV) – The Hubbard Police Department is looking for a missing teenage girl.
Madison Copley, 15, was reported missing by her family on Sunday. She was last seen around 11:30 p.m. Saturday, prior to running away from her home, according to Hubbard police.
Police believed Copley is with 21-year-old Malik Perkins Williams, of Solon. He was driving a 2012 white Infiniti SUV (OH, FSE9009).
Copley is considered to be an “at-risk missing juvenile” due to a medical condition.
She is described as a 5’2 tall and 125 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. It is unknown what she was wearing when she left.
Those with information on her whereabouts are asked to call their local police department or Hubbard Police Det. Sgt. Moffitt at 330-534-8153, ext. 3004.
F1 News
Ericsson says weight held him back in 2017
Oct.6 - Marcus Ericsson says extra weight has held him back in 2017.
The Swede said the fact he weighs 10 kilograms more than teammate Pascal Wehrlein explains the pace difference between the two Sauber drivers.
"He has the numbers on his side," said Ericsson, who is now fighting to keep his seat at the Swiss team notwithstanding his links to the Sauber owners.
"I'm ten kilos over the limit and he's at zero -- and it's a big difference," he explained.
"It's a lot of laptime lost every single lap."
Wehrlein admits he is now under "pressure" to keep his seat, particularly amid reports his chances of a switch to Williams are low.
So it seems his options now are staying at Sauber or leaving F1.
"I like the Indycar series," Ericsson said. "I like to go fast, and on high speed tracks I am strong, so it would be cool."
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AUSTIN, Minn. - With the snow melting and spring just ahead, potholes are not uncommon this time of year.
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One problem area in Austin is 16th Avenue SW, also known as County Road 51.
Jeff Ollman has lived in Austin for 17 years, and said it's some of the worst potholes he's seen.
"Oh it was like an obstacle course, going through there both ways," Ollman said, "going through their trying to avoid the potholes."
Those with the city said it's from the freeze-thaw of this winter and county crews are patching major holes as part of a short-term solution.
"As long as I can go across, drive on this and I'm not bumps and it's gonna break my chassis or anything like that, I'm OK with what they're doing," Ollman said.
For a more long-term solution, the plan is to do a larger overlay project this summer.
About Memory Cafe at the Rose Theatre
Memory Cafes are safe, comfortable and supportive gatherings for people with dementia and their carers to meet others in a similar situation in the community. The dementia support team from Home Instead are on hand to offer information, guidance and support as well as offering activities designed to improve mental well-being.
Date A Live’s popularity has caused it to obtain another figure from Griffon, this time with the cute Yamai Yuzuru being transformed into a collectible that will likely be regarded as equally stimulating in comparison to her sister’s figurine when she arrives in June.
Yamai Yuzuru can be pre-ordered now.
Like most seasons in the past, 2017 promises to offer a good number of tidbits regarding the trade deadline as teams rush to either gain more assets by unloading talent or are shopping for talent that will help a potential playoff run.
Here is the latest around the NBA.
Paul Millsap - Atlanta Hawks
The Atlanta Hawks, who have made it clear that their intention prior to the start of the season, was to keep Paul Millsap long-term may be shopping the veteran big man.
According to ESPN's Marc Stein, the Hawks "have begun listening to trade pitches" for Paul Millsap, Kyle Korver and Thabo Sefolosha. Atlanta is apparently afraid of Millsap hitting free agency and potentially losing him to another team without any compensation.
Millsap has the option to opt out of his contract and has not come to a decision as of this article.
While Atlanta is no shopping Millsap, they are taking calls on him but their asking price is considerable making it more likely Millsap stays put in Atlanta.
Motorsports matriarch Dee Ann Andretti dies at 76
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Dee Ann Andretti, the wife of famed driver Mario Andretti and matriarch of one of the most prominent families in motorsports, has died. She was 76.
Andretti died Tuesday, a few weeks after suffering a heart attack. Grandson Marco Andretti announced her death on social media , posting: "RIP Grammy Andretti. You will be missed." The IndyCar Series later confirmed her death.
Mario Andretti and Dee Ann Hoch met while she was teaching English to the Italy-born Andretti in Nazareth, Pennsylvania. They were married a few months later, in November 1961.
Dee Ann Andretti mostly stayed in the background and raised their three children while her husband became one of the world's most successful race car drivers.
She is survived by her husband, sons Michael and Jeff, daughter Barbie Dee and seven grandchildren.
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Into this sky which has
more airplanes
than other skies
I look and see half a dozen
small whitenesses passing
like tired stars
through the blue. I watch them
instead of watching
the woman swimming
in an oversized T-shirt that clings
to her body like slime, instead of
seeing the child splashing
in his inflatable sleeves
while his parents puff on
elaborate e-cigarettes.
Instead of speaking,
I lie back in my chair that’s
turned to face the sun’s full strength
and try to become browner.
In this sky, planes fly
low and heavy, back and
forth from the base,
practicing war. I’m afraid
I’m finally all right
knowing good things
in me have died.
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Crab Salad with Pickled Strawberries
Recipe
Crab Salad:
1 lb. jumbo lump blue crab
½ cup Hellman’s mayo
½ cup crème fraiche
¼ cup red onion, chopped
2 tbs. fresno peppers, chopped
2 tbs. chives, chopped
1 tbs. tarragon, chopped
A dash of Meyer lemon zest
Salt and pepper to taste
Mix all ingredients together while making sure to not completely break apart the lumps of crab into one uniform texture. Keep chilled before serving.
Pickled strawberry:
2 cups water
1 cup white wine vinegar
¼ cup sugar
2 tbs. salt
3oz. St. Germain liqueur
Bring liquid and all ingredients to a boil and then cool in an ice bowl. Once pickling liquid is cold, pour over strawberries and serve.
USC defensive back Adoree Jackson intercepted the second pass of the game by QB Trace McSorely in the 102nd Rose Bowl. Jackson, a top-10 draft pick, has great hands and big play ability once the ball is in his hands.
Hate to see such an upstanding university like Penn State get off to such a rough start like this https://t.co/o8e3s7z0mn — Barstool Sports (@barstooltweetss) January 2, 2017
LEWISTOWN, OH (WCMH) — An Ohio middle school student has been arrested for bringing fentanyl to school, the Indian Lake School District says.
Staff members at the middle school found a suspicious baggie on Thursday, according to the district. Authorities contacted Washington Township Police, who made an initial determination that the substance in the baggie was fentanyl. Law enforcement officials searched the entire school with drug-sniffing canines.
According to WHIO, the 12-year-old girl told police she got the idea from the movie “21 Jump Street.”
Dismissal at the middle school was delayed until it was deemed safe for all students to leave.
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How do you fancy rehoming a pet duck? Well it's not as quackers as you think.
The staff at the SSPCA's Bothwell Road Centre in Hamilton are hoping to find Butters a new home.
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And don't worry there's no need to get in a flap about the cost the bill won't be too high either.
All the staff are looking for is someone who can offer the domestic duck lots of space to explore.
A spokesperson for the SSPCA said: "Butters is looking for his forever home after arriving into our care as a stray.
"He is looking for a home with lots of space to explore and would love some friends to keep him company!
"A secure enclosure would be ideal for him to be kept in at night to keep him safe."
Can you offer this little chappy his happy ever after? Please contact the centre in Lanarkshire on 03000 999 999 for more information.
Mississippi lawmakers are turning their attention to one of their biggest jobs this session — deciding how to spend taxpayers’ money.
They will plug some holes in the budget for the year that ends June 30. And, they will set new spending levels for fiscal 2018, which begins July 1.
The deadline to agree on budgets is in late March.
State tax collections have lagged behind expectations the past several months. That means early budget proposals are relatively modest.
Agencies could be told to limit their travel expenses and to delay the purchase of vehicles. Jobs that have been vacant for several months could be eliminated.
The Division of Medicaid and the Department of Corrections are among the agencies requesting more cash for the current year.
China bans North Korean iron, seafood imports
China will halt iron, iron ore and seafood imports from North Korea starting Tuesday, following through on new UN sanctions after US pressure for Beijing to strong arm Pyongyang over its ally’s nuclear programme. The decision was announced on Monday after days of increasingly bellicose rhetoric between US President Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un’s regime, […] Read Full Story
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The Sno-Isle Genealogical Society will hold a free Beginning Genealogy class on Saturday, Feb. 3 at 10 a.m.
The class will be held at the Sno-Isle Genealogical Society Research Library, 19827 Poplar Way, Heritage Park, Lynnwood. Those in attendance will learn the first steps to research their family history.
For more information about the class or the society, call 425-775-6267 on Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Zverev had been broken twice in the opening set, which he lost 6-2, and lost a long rally in the third game of the second set to drop his serve once again.
The German missed a backhand from the baseline and slammed his racket into the court in anger at going 2-1 down.
The 21-year-old then investigated the damage and bent the offending object over his leg, snapping the frame and rendering it useless.
If the move was supposed to rouse him to a comeback, it did not initially work. Lajovic consolidated the break of serve to love in the very next game and Zverev was staring down the barrel of a second-round defeat to a player ranked 57 places below him in the world.
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A Liberal MLA that was the first Japanese-Canadian to be elected to B.C.'s Legislative Assembly says she was the target of hateful graffiti.
Yamamoto says more than 30 of her signs have been smashed or vandalized since the start of the campaign, which kicked off last week.
The two-term MLA was the first Japanese Canadian elected to the Legislative Assembly, and she is the daughter of a parent interned at Lemon Creek, B.C., during the Second World War.
A number of other candidates from various parties have reached out to condemn the messages, including North Vancouver BC Green Party candidate Joshua Johnson.
"Regardless of political views, this extremely offensive display is completely unacceptable," Johnson said on social media.
-with files from CTV Vancouver
ELLIS COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating the theft of a restored 1972 Chevy pickup.
The truck reported stolen May 25 from a garage in the 5600 Block of North Solomon Road in Saline County, according to Sheriff Roger Soldan.
Authorities located the truck on Tuesday in Hays. There was no damage and the keys were inside the vehicle, according to Soldan. The truck with an estimated value of $20,000 was returned to the owner.
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The cost of attending Christopher Newport University is going up.
The Daily Press reports (http://bit.ly/2oPQGmr ) the school’s Board of Visitors voted last week to raise tuition and other costs.
The total cost of in-state students is going up 3.8 percent to $24,878 a year. For out-of-state students, costs will increase $1,480 to $37,074 a year. CNU’s total cost for in-state students ranks fourth among public schools in Virginia.
The school says the increase will help fund faculty and staff pay raises.
Information from: Daily Press, http://www.dailypress.com/
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A long time ago, Courtney Barnett would play "How To Boil An Egg" at open mics in her native Australia before making it big. Yet it never got recorded. While she was hunkered down recording demos for her next album, Barnett decided to experiment with one of the first songs she ever wrote by updating it for inclusion on a Split Singles Club release.
May 3 Macquarie Infrastructure Corp:
* Mic reports first quarter 2017 financial results, increases quarterly cash dividend
* Macquarie Infrastructure Corp - authorizes cash dividend of $1.32 per share
* Macquarie Infrastructure Corp - authorizes cash dividend of $1.32 per share, up 10%
* Macquarie Infrastructure Corp - qtrly net income per share attributable to MIC $ 0.44
* Macquarie Infrastructure Corp - MIC had a backlog of approved growth projects having a total value of approximately $280.0 million at beginning of may
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.51 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Macquarie Infrastructure Corp - qtrly total revenue $451.5 million versus $396.4 million
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.51, revenue view $412.4 million -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Marvel’s Jessica Jones is returning to Netflix for a second season on March 8, 2018 at 12:01 AM PT.
The series that dovetails with the five other Marvel series on Netflix including Marvel’s Daredevil, Marvel’s Luke Cage, Marvel’s Iron Fist, Marvel’s The Defenders, and Marvel’s The Punisher.
About the series:
New York City private investigator Jessica Jones (Krysten Ritter) is beginning to put her life back together after murdering her tormenter, Kilgrave. Now known throughout the city as a super-powered killer, a new case makes her reluctantly confront who she really is while digging deeper into her past to explore the reasons why.
Watch the teaser trailer below.
Bradford Hornsby is an editor, music writer, web producer, and pop culture blogger for Entercom stations in the San Francisco Bay Area. Find him on Twitter at @bradfordhornsby.
Tony Packo's has a new home in Sylvania.
The restaurant located on Alexis Road and Monroe Street is now open.
Anyone who has been out in Sylvania probably recognize that the location isn't too far from the old Monroe Street location.
But this Packo's is a next generation Packo's with a drive-thru and a patio area for people to enjoy their food outside.
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FRESNO, Calif. (AP)  Authorities have recovered the bodies believe to be those of a Chinese couple in a car that plunged off a cliff in California's Kings Canyon National Park.
Fresno County Sheriff's spokesman Tony Botti said Friday a rescue crew on successfully extracted the bodies a day earlier from the Kings River.
He says they are presumed to be 31-year-old Yinan Wang and his 30 year-old-wife Jie Song. The couple vanished during an August vacation.
Botti said that a coroner official must still positively identify the couple.
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Authorities believe their car plunged 500 feet (150 meters) over the cliff.
The car was found as authorities were recovering another car that had plunged into the river earlier.
The bodies of two exchange students from Thailand were recovered from that car last month.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The IRS says it’s following President Donald Trump’s executive order on health care by easing enforcement of the unpopular Obama-era requirement for people to have coverage or risk fines.
Trump directed federal agencies to ease the health law’s rules after he took office.
An IRS spokesman says the IRS had planned to start rejecting returns this year on which the taxpayer failed to indicate whether or not he had coverage.
But the IRS says it will keep processing such returns, as it has in the past.
Many of the law’s supporters consider the coverage requirement essential for nudging younger, healthy people into the insurance pool to keep premiums in check.
The IRS says the requirement is still the law.
× Iowa State Penitentiary Warden Makes History
FORT MADISON, Iowa — It took nearly 180 years but Iowa’s maximum security prison finally has it first female warden.
Patti Wachtendorf took over the job earlier this year. She was hired by the Department of Corrections in 1983 and most recently served as the warden at the Mitchellville Women’s Prison.
Wachtendorf says this is a job she’s wanted since grade school.
“This was my high school scrapbook I kept. I designed my own prison,” she told a reporter.
Wachtendorf grew up on a farm in Carthage, Illinois. It’s just 30-miles away from the Fort Madison prison.
Ohrid, 4 July 2018 (MIA) - The 57th Balkan Festival of Folk Songs and Dances kicks off Wednesday evening with a parade of participants through Ohrid streets and an evening concert of the ensemble of the traditional folk dances and songs “Tanec.”
The four-day event will feature performances of cultural-artistic clubs and folk ensembles from Macedonia, Albania, Serbia and Montenegro in the Culture Centre “Grigor Prlicev.”
Moreover, an exhibition of Vlach folk costumes from the collection of Prof. Vangja Dimitrieva-Kuzmanoska will open in gallery centre of Culture Centre “Grigor Prlicev.”
The festival is traditionally held under the auspices of the Parliament and is supported by the Ministry of Culture. sk/10:05
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Lamar Odom could be one step closer to getting back on the court -- he hit up the BIG3 games in L.A. over the weekend and chatted with league honchos about joining next season. As we…
In our city’s darkest hour, @FDNY firefighter Thomas Phelan’s heroism saved hundreds of lives. We will never forget his service and his sacrifice. https://t.co/dRn4xVFDza — Bill de Blasio (@NYCMayor) March 18, 2018
A 9/11 emergency responder who saved hundreds following the attack in 2011 has died of cancer at age 45.Authorities said Thomas Phelan, a New York ferry captain who later became a city firefighter, died Friday.The New York City Fire Department said when the Twin Towers were hit, Phelan helped ferry people from Lower Manhattan.In 2003, Phelan joined the FDNY as a firefighter and was promoted to Marine pilot, according to authorities.Mayor Bill de Blasio sent a tweet Sunday honoring Phelan's service and sacrifice.Phelan is one of the thousands of victims of cancer linked to the 9/11 attack.His funeral is scheduled for Tuesday in Brooklyn.
March 19 (Reuters) - Sports Seoul Co Ltd :
* Says it lowered conversion price of 17th series bonds to 1,530 won/share from 1,605 won/share
Source text in Korean: goo.gl/EnJxkn
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A second man has been charged over the alleged kidnapping and torture of a woman by a group of five people armed with a metal pole in central Queensland.
The woman, 39, was allegedly forced into a car by the group of four men and one woman and hit with a metal pole multiple times at a Mackay apartment complex on April 15, before escaping with a suspected broken arm, police say.
A 42-year-old man was charged on Monday with kidnapping, torture and assault. A 40-year-old man on similar charges was arrested shortly after the alleged attack.
NEW BEDFORD, MASS. (WPRI) — MassDOT is alerting drivers to an overnight closure of Route 18 in New Bedford Monday night.
Starting at 9 p.m. Route 18 between Coggeshall Street and Union Street, including Exit 15 on I-195 will be closed to traffic. A temporary detour will be in place.
Drivers who are traveling through the area should expect delays.
We’re told crews will be painting the Wamsutta Railroad Bridge and performing roadway median work.
The roadway will reopen by 6 a.m. Tuesday morning in time for the work commute.
DIAMOND, Mo. (AP) _ A 7-year-old boy who was hospitalized after being hit by a foul ball at a Missouri college baseball game is recovering at home and preparing to throw out the first pitch at the same stadium where he was injured.
Dawson Hirshey, of Diamond, suffered a brain bleed after he was hit by the ball during an April 13 at a Missouri Southern State University baseball game.
The Joplin Globe reports Dawson returned home last week after spending weeks at a Kansas City hospital. He wears a special hat to protect the spot where part of his skull was removed and walks with the help of a leg brace while continuing occupational and physical therapy.
Dawson will throw out the first pitch Friday at a Joplin Outlaws’ game at Joe Becker Stadium in Joplin.
Information from: The Joplin (Mo.) Globe
There was one winner of Tuesday's EuroMillions jacket, worth over €138m.
The winning ticket was sold in the UK.
Two Irish players have matched five numbers to win €24,772.
The winning numbers are 20, 23, 28, 30 and 44. The Lucky Stars numbers are 3 and 7.
Researcher with Panthera released a video of sand cats captured in the wild. It is thought to be the first time the cats have been filmed in the natural habitat. Screen capture
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — The New Jersey Devils have become the first NHL franchise to partner with a National Women's Hockey League team.
Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, the Devils parent company, announced the partnership with the Metropolitan Riveters on Thursday.
The goal is to support the growth of the NWHL, a four-team league that started in 2015. The Devils will assist with marketing and facilities for Riveters' games and practices in Newark, New Jersey.
The Devils and Riveters will host a doubleheader on Oct. 28 at the Prudential Center. The Riveters will open their season against the Boston Pride in the afternoon and the Devils will play the Arizona Coyotes at night.
The other NWHL cities are Stamford, Connecticut, and Buffalo, New York.
Andrew Cunanan celebrates his birthday in San Diego as his life starts to fall apart.
Harvey Weinstein arrives for arraignment at Manhattan Criminal Courthouse in handcuffs after being arrested and processed on charges of rape, committing a criminal sex act, sexual abuse and sexual misconduct on May 25, 2018 in New York City.
Like the man himself, Edgar Martinez baseball cards maintain consistent production and stretch across a long period of time. The top designated hitter of the 1990s, his bat brought the first taste of playoff success to the Seattle Mariners.
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April 3 National Bank Of Kenya Ltd:
* FY group profit before tax and exceptional items of 182.7 million shillings versus loss of 1.64 billion shillings year ago
* FY group net interest income 8.02 billion shillings versus 6.40 billion shillings year ago
* Says directors do not recommend the payment of dividend Source: j.mp/2os2k7H Further company coverage: (Bangalore.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com)
Four years ago, UConn, Cincinnati and South Florida were forced to move out of their prime real estate and take up a more subdued residence in the suburbs. It didn’t sit well with them, particularly UConn and Cincinnati, and still…
Oklahomans may soon have a choice of two new licenses as a Senate bill is one step closer to a potential vote. The REAL ID licenses are key to allowing you to board airplanes or go onto military bases,
Legislation cleared committee Wednesday and is expected to be heard on the floor next week. This bill would give people the option to either get a new driver's license that is REAL ID compliant or keep their current one which is not.
1/3/2017 Related Story: Oklahoma Granted Extension To Become REAL ID Compliant Through June 2017
Starting next year, you won't be able to board a commercial aircraft within the United States without a REAL ID compliant driver's license or state ID.
(EXPRESS) — TWO patients suffering from the most common form of sight loss in the UK have successfully regained their reading vision after a groundbreaking clinical study.
A man in his early 80s and a woman in her early 60s received a new stem cell-based treatment for age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a condition which leads to a rapid loss of central vision.
It is the first time an engineered piece of tissue has been successfully used to treat people with sudden severe sight loss.
They’ve teased us for months and jawed back and forth for MUCH longer, but the fight is finally on!
After months of speculation, the only man to ever hold two UFC championships simultaneously Conor McGregor will fight boxing legend Floyd Mayweather will throw down August 26 in Las Vegas in a boxing match.
THE FIGHT IS ON. pic.twitter.com/KhW0u3jRft — Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) June 14, 2017
McGregor is 21-3 in his MMA career, and has won 8 of his last 11 fights via Knockout or TKO. Mayweather is a perfect 49-0 in his career, but has not fought since 2015 when he retired after defeating Andre Berto. Mayweather said in March, however, that he was “officially out of retirement for Conor McGregor.”
The fight will be contested at 154 pounds.
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Related Coverage Residents to vote on Hinds County school bond in August
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) — Some residents in Hinds County will head to the polls Tuesday to vote on a school bond.
The Hinds County School District says the funds will be used to make improvements to the schools. The total amount of the bond is $59.9
Improving access roads, adding new signage and fences, and improving parking and lighting are some of the upgrades needed school leaders said.
Get more information about the bond and where to vote here.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Allstate Corp:
* ALLSTATE CORP - ON DEC 8, REGISTRANT ENTERED INTO ACCELERATED SHARE REPURCHASE AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE $300 MILLION OF OUTSTANDING STOCK Source text :[bit.ly/2z1qvOk] Further company coverage:
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House Speaker Paul Ryan Wis., center, flanked by House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Rep. Kevin Brady, R-Texas, left, and House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Rep. Greg Walden, R-Ore., meet with reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017, following a GOP strategy session.
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Thousands of people have marched through London demanding more government money for Britain's overburdened National Health Service.
Trade unions and the main opposition Labour Party backed the "NHS in crisis: Fix it now" protest.
Marchers with placards proclaiming "Save our NHS" and "More staff, more beds, more funds" made their way through central London on Saturday toward Conservative Prime Minister Theresa May's Downing St. office.
Britain's state-funded health service has been under mounting pressure, with demand from a growing, aging population rising faster than investment. Winter illnesses and an exodus of stress-hit medical staff have led to thousands of canceled operations and long waits for ambulances and emergency treatment.
The British government says it is putting more money into health care and training more doctors and nurses.
As President Donald Trump continues to face widespread criticism for his lackluster response to the car-ramming in Charlottesville, Virginia, that left one woman dead, Attorney General Jeff Sessions went further that his boss on Monday, saying the incident “does meet the definition of domestic terrorism” under American law. The car-ramming occurred after authorities called off the…
The Patriots defense turned in a poor performance in Monday night’s game against the Dolphins, and one of the team’s veterans was none too pleased about it.
Veteran safety Duron Harmon was seen going off on his teammates on the sideline after Jarvis Landry caught a touchdown pass in the third quarter of the game, giving the Dolphins a 27-10 lead. Harmon yelled at his teammates and flailed his arms while defensive coordinator Matt Patricia looked on and watched as the heated exchange took place.
WATCH: Duron Harmon has seen just about enough from his defensive teammates pic.twitter.com/XOjZIn5cN8 — Mike Petraglia (@Trags) December 12, 2017
Patriots fans likely felt the same as Harmon did in watching their team give up a number of chunk plays to an offense that has been mediocre this season.
WYOMING, Mich. – Police asked a community in Michigan to help find two women who stole flower pots from a front porch.
Home surveillance video from Patricia Quinones showed the two women loading over $100 worth of flower pots from her home into their vehicle. Wyoming police said the theft took place about 5:30 a.m. Tuesday at the home in the 2500 block of Longstreet SW.
Anyone with information should call Wyoming police at 616-530-7300 or Silent Observer at 616-774-2345.
TOPEKA, Kan. — A Topeka, Kansas, man has been sentenced to prison for lying to investigators after a 2016 standoff involving a fugitive who shot three federal agents before his body was found in a motel room.
A federal judge in Topeka sentenced 37-year-old Quentin Kirk Lawton on Monday to three and a half years in prison. Lawton pleaded guilty in May to one count of making a false statement.
Authorities say Lawton visited Orlando Collins in a motel room in April 2016 and left shortly before a standoff there between Collins and federal agents. Collins shot and wounded two U.S. marshals and an FBI agent before a fire swept through Collins’ room and the motel. Collins’ body was later found in the room.
Lawton told investigators he hadn’t seen Collins that day.
April 12 SPot Coffee (Canada) Ltd
* SPot Coffee provides an update on its franchise activities
* SPot Coffee (Canada) Ltd - Company's financial plan anticipates payment of all its outstanding debentures by summer of 2017
* SPot Coffee (Canada) - Financial plan anticipates attaining positive EBITDA corporate level-wise albeit already attaining positive EBITDA at café level Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
CTV is giving you the chance to win a family 4 pack of tickets to this weekend’s Ottawa Home and Garden Show!
Ottawa’s most anticipated indoor garden display is back with stunning landscapes that will take up an entire hall of the EY Centre! Prepare to be captivated by three new gardens at Living Landscapes. Find incredible advice, tips and inspiration at the Urban Barn Main Stage. We are happy to welcome back HGTV’s Carson Arthur for three presentations on Thursday, March 22 and Friday, March 23.
Email ottawacontests@ctv.ca for your chance to win!
For information and tickets, visit www.ottawahomeshow.com
Contest starts at 12 p.m. Monday, Mar. 19 and closes at 1 p.m. Friday, Mar. 23, 2018.
Clemson coach Dabo Swinney talks about Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts while attending the Jimmy Rane Foundation banquet in Montgomery honoring his college coach Gene Stallings. Duane Rankin/Montgomery Advertiser
FEELING STABBY Wushu Has Got To Be The Most Dangerous Team Sport In The World
"So here's how it's going to go: I'm going to jab this spear at your face over and over again and you're going to dodge it and we're not going to mess this up, right?"
Greg Gianforte , who assaulted a reporter the night before he won election to an open seat for U.S. House in Montana, pleaded guilty today to a misdemeanor assault charge in the case. He was sentenced, according to Twitter accounts, to 40 hours community service, 20 hours anger management and $385 fine/fees.
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Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May speaks at a campaign event in Bristol, Britain May 2, 2017. REUTERS/Peter Nicholls
LONDON Prime Minister Theresa May's Conservative Party has a wider lead over the opposition Labour Party than a week ago, an opinion poll published by research firm Kantar showed on Wednesday ahead of a national election on June 8.
The online poll gave the Conservatives 48 percent support, up two percentage points from Kantar's previous poll published last week, while support for Labour was unchanged at 24 percent.
The Liberal Democrats stood at 11 percent, the same as in the previous poll, while the UK Independence Party's support fell by a point to 7 percent.
The fieldwork for the Kantar poll was conducted between April 27 and May 2 and 1,205 people took part.
(Writing by William Schomberg; editing by Kate Holton)
PA Preps names the top returning offensive players in this conference for the 2018 season now!
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LARAMIE, Wyo. (AP) — Junior forward Jonathan Barnes is leaving the Wyoming program.
Coach Allen Edwards said Monday that Barnes will transfer to another college. Edwards declined further comment.
Barnes averaged 1.3 points, 1.1 rebounds per game this past season.
Barnes is the second Wyoming player to leave within the last week.
It was announced last week that junior guard Jeremy Lieberman was transferring to another school.
0:50 Oroville residents return home after evacution order lifted Pause
0:53 Workers take to air to prep electrical towers near Oroville Dam as emergency spillway is activated
1:22 Sacramento area flooding through the years: 1862-2017
3:02 Look at the massive water flow of Feather River, Sacramento River and Lake Oroville
2:52 What you need to know about the massive Oroville dam emergency in California
0:37 American Red Cross operates shelter at Cal Expo
0:22 Massive rock comes down hill as work on Highway 50 mudslides continues
1:35 Crews working to patch a leaky levee at Tyler Island
3:58 Boulders, concrete flown in to strengthen damaged Oroville spillway
Beef Stroganoff
Tonight’s Dinner is sorted thanks to Jennifer Darlow – Nerida Conway’s Mum. She was a guest on Living Fresh this afternoon!
Ingredients
1 kg diced steak (the cheaper the cut the longer the cooking time, but the deeper the flavour)
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 cloves crushed garlic
1 large onion diced
Black pepper (don’t be afraid of the pepper)
1/4 cup chopped parsley
Beef stock powder to taste (I don’t add salt)
1 can cream of mushroom soup, undiluted, or 2 packets of cream of mushroom soup
1/4 red wine (cranberry or grape juice can substitute, but not quite the same)
150 grams sliced mushrooms
Sour cream (1 tablespoon )
Method
*Brown steak, garlic & onions in a pan with oil.
*Add wine, soup, parsley, pepper and stock cube(s).
Cook in a slow cooker, dutch oven or on a low heat in the oven for as long as needed.
1/2 hr before serving, stir in the mushrooms and continue to cook.
Before serving, remove pan from heat and gently stir the sour cream in.
Peel and core the apples and pears. Chop them into large chunks.
Add the fruit to your slow cooker along with the orange juice, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and sugar and water.
Set the slow-cooker to low and cook for 4 hours.
If you like your apple sauce smooth, blend in a food processor or just leave it chunky for texture.
Sprinkle with cinnamon to serve!
398408 19: Fisher Price's Tickle Me Elmo is on display in an undated photo. The doll is advertised to be soft, plush and now ticklish in five places but only one makes him shake and roar with hysterical laughter. The Tickle Me Elmo doll is expected to be one of the best selling toys for the 2001 holiday season. (Photo by Fisher Price/Getty Images)
I am not easy in this skin
this ill-fitting suit of normalcy
sags in some places
is too tight in others
it chafes
rubs me raw
Soon others will notice
that I am only playing
at human
My demon claws
red eyes
shimmering scales
sharp horns
barely concealed
by this guise
The simmering rage
is starting to blister
the rubbery bottoms of my fake feet
Pray there are no witnesses
when the suit bubbles off
in long strips
and truth is revealed
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Police in Bahrain say an attack on a prison in the tiny island nation has killed one police officer and freed prisoners held on terrorism charges. Bahrain's Interior Ministry said on Twitter that the attack Sunday on Jaw prison had sparked a security lockdown in the area.
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The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga announced Tuesday that Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics David Blackburn has stepped down from his position, effective immediately.
WEST CARROLLTON, Ohio (WDTN) – Dogs can dive, swim, and play at a local pool in September.
The city of West Carrollton is hosting its annual Doggie Dive event at Wilson Pool where dogs can enter and compete in contests.
The dog event is September 9 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and owners should have their dogs on non-retractable leashes.
Each family will pay a $5 entrance fee and a portion of those proceeds will benefit local dog organizations. Since 2008, the city has donated more than $14,500 to local dog organizations.
More information about the event, click here.
This extraordinary mountain estate is located on 2.3 very private acres with an incredible, multi-layered Blue Ridge Mountains backdrop. It has amazing gardens with a 150' water feature, paths and bridge. The Al Platt design follows an elegant yet comfortable Adirondack camp style, with dramatic ceilings and an unequaled outdoor room, with those views! The porch also has electric hurricane shutters and massive stone fireplace. The efficiently designed kitchen with granite, stainless, and breakfast bar, is open to the great room and dining area with a beautiful custom designed dining table and chandelier; both by local artists. Please see the attached features list for more details, as there plenty! Champion Hills is a friendly, welcoming, member-owned Community and Club located just 8 minutes from downtown Hendersonville. This charming town has a busy Main street with restaurants, galleries, and entertainment, few blocks away are several grocery stores including a soon to open Publix.
FLORENCE, SC (WBTW) – The Florence County Sheriff’s Office is helping leaders of churches and other places of worship better protect their guests and property.
The sheriff’s office will host an open forum on church security on Wednesday, Dec. 20, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Florence Center, located at 3400 West Radio Road. The forum is free and open to representatives of all area churches and houses of worship.
Officials from the sheriff’s office will cover topics like how to obtain a security survey of your church, safety and security of children as well as exterior threats to worshipers and active shooter.
For more information on this event, please contact Captain John Crouse at (843) 665-2121, ext. 312.
Apr 13 (Reuters) Japan Retail Fund Investment Corp FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (in billions of yen unless specified) 6 months 6 months 6 months 6 months ended Feb 28, 2017 ended Aug 31, 2016 to Aug 31, 2017 to Feb 28, 2018 LATEST PRIOR COMPANY COMPANY RESULTS RESULTS FORECAST FORECAST Revenues 31.59 37.08 31.04 31.26 (-14.8 pct ) (+15.8 pct ) (-1.7 pct ) (+0.7 pct ) Net 11.66 10.82 11.20 11.52 (+7.8 pct ) (-0.8 pct ) (-4.0 pct ) (+2.9 pct ) Div 4,250 yen 4,250 yen 4,250 yen 4,330 yen To see Company Overview page, click reuters://REALTIME/verb=CompanyData/ric=8953.T
UFC 222 might soon to be looking for a new main event.
According to a report from Brett Okamoto of ESPN, featherweight champion Max Holloway suffered an injury that will prevent him from defending his title against Frankie Edgar on March 3 in Las Vegas.
The UFC has not yet officially pulled Holloway from the event, but is expected to do so shortly according to Okamoto. The UFC is exploring other options to replce the main event.
The due were originally supposed to meet at UFC 218 in Detroit in October, but Edgar was forced to miss the bout with an injury.
Rome, July 7 - Storms and torrential rain have caused big problems in the northern province of Trentino, especially in the Fassa and Fiemme valleys. The worst-hit town was Moena, where the streets became torrents and violent shower of hailstones covered the area. Many roads had to be closed and around 50 people were evacuated from their homes. A group of 13 people, including staff and excursionists, were isolated at the Taramelli mountain refuge in Val Monzoni. Around 3,300 lighting bolts hit Alto Adige during storms there, while gale-force winds were causing problems near to Lake Como.
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Police have become concerned about the welfare of a Lancaster woman who has gone missing from Lancaster in the city.
Officers are seeking help from anyone who may have seen or knows the whereabouts of 32 year old Mary McKinnon.
She left Lancaster Royal Infirmary, where she was being treated, at 8.20am to day (Friday, February 2) and has not been seen since.
Police said she was 5ft 5ins tall, with shoulder length brown hair and was wearing a grey hooded top, charcoal tracksuit bottoms and black trainers when she was last seen.
Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting log 0248 of February 2nd.
"F-k Kendu Isaacs," read the tweet that has since been deleted. "I f-ckin hate him and his whole family.
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CAIRO, April 12 Telecom Egypt will pay out a dividend of 1 Egyptian pound ($0.0556) per share on April 27, the state-owned landline monopoly said in a statement published by the Al-Akhbar newspaper.
The dividend is an increase on the 0.75 pounds per share paid last year and comes despite an 11 percent decline in 2016 net profit. ($1 = 18.0000 Egyptian pounds) (Reporting by Ehab Farouk; Writing by Eric Knecht; Editing by Louise Heavens)
Scott Disick Time to Smell the Roses, Bella ... Kourtney Is Too!
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Scott Disick is mending burned bridges one flower bouquet at a time, starting with Bella Thorne.
Bella shared a pic of a gorgeous pink rose and peonies bouquet Tuesday night, and our sources say Scott's the mystery guy who ordered 'em.
Amazingly, we're told they're talking again after that Cannes vacation nightmare -- and Scott even invited her to his place once he got back from his international bender. Yes, she accepted.
As for her ex, Gregg Sulkin, with whom she's been spotted recently ... we're told it's not serious.
One note of caution for Bella, or just a huge coincidence -- Kourtney Kardashian posted a pic of flowers she got ... a few hours before Bella got hers, and it's an oddly similar bouquet.
Just sayin' ...
For the love trees! Call of the Forest is a 2017 documentary that sounds the alarm bells about deforestation around the globe. The brilliant scientist Diana Beresford-Kroeger explores how our health and the health of the Earth depends on the state of our forests. She travels across the globe to explore the science and the challenges of restoring the eco-system. The movie’s site describes Beresford-Kroeger’s mission: “She shares the amazing stories behind the history and legacy of these ancient forests while also explaining the science of trees and the irreplaceable roles they play in protecting and feeding the planet.”
“Trees provide food, create medicine, and most importantly, provide life-giving oxygen. Without trees and their ability to capture carbon dioxide, our living breathable atmosphere would cease to exist on our planet.” Amherst Cinema, 28 Amity St., Amherst.
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Police confirmed Monday the arrest of a 65-year-old who is accused of lewdness and sex acts while as a school employee.
Las Vegas Metro police released the booking photo for Randall Minyard in the case. He was booked last Friday into Clark County Detention Center on counts of first-offense lewdness with a child under 14 years old and sex act by a school employee with a pupil, 16 to 17 years old.
The police department did not immediately disclose other details of his arrest.
Clark County School District confirmed Minyard's employment as a substitute teacher at Sandy Searles Miller Elementary School. He was hired on Jan. 30 this year, but, as of Monday, is no longer employed with the district. CCSD did not disclose the specific reason for his ouster.
A 72-hour hearing was set for Wednesday.
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MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Tom Brady was intercepted twice by Xavien Howard and held without a third-down conversion Monday night, and the M…
Police are growing "increasingly concerned" for a missing woman who left her home to go to the shops 18 days ago.
Claire Grimshaw, was last seen at her home address in South Shore, Blackpool but may have travelled to Lancaster or Morecambe, say police.
Despite several appeals, the 36-year-old has still not made contact with police and they are now urging members of the public to contact them with information regarding Claire's whereabouts.
A police spokesman said: "Claire is still missing and has not made any contact with police. We are growing increasingly concerned for her welfare.
"Claire is missing from the Blackpool area but may have travelled out of town possibly to the Lancaster and Morecambe areas.
"If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of Claire or any possible sightings, please contact Lancashire Police on 101 and quote log number LC-20170402-0747."
Police have identified a masked man who was fatally shot by Florida pizza store worker he attacked with a wooden pole.Holly Hill Police Chief Steve Aldrich said Tuesday that 53-year-old Jesse L. Coggins of Greenville, North Carolina, had no local police record and it was unknown how long he had been in the area.Coggins was wearing a demon clown mask when video shows he attacked Heriberto Feliciano as he locked up a Little Caesars restaurant Saturday night.The 28-year-old Feliciano has a concealed weapons permit and shot Coggins with a handgun several times.Aldrich says Feliciano acted in self-defense and is not expected to be charged.
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NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — A New Haven man has been found guilty of murder for shooting another man in the face during an argument over a bag of marijuana.
The New Haven Register reports that Jaquwan Burton was convicted by a jury on Tuesday for the 2014 slaying of Kyle Brown-Edwards.
Related: Judge won’t dismiss murder charge in 2014 slaying
Prosecutors say the 22-year-old Burton shot Brown-Edwards as the victim stood in the front hallway of his family home during what witnesses said was an arranged drug deal. The suspect was also linked to the victim through cellphone records.
Burton’s attorney argued that the key witness’s testimony was unreliable because he initially told police Burton had nothing to do with the shooting.
Burton faces up to 75 years in prison at sentencing scheduled for April 11.
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Here are today’s hot rumours from the football grapevine.
They include a suggestion that Manchester United are interested in signing £50m West Ham forward Marko Arnautovic.
Eibar attacker Takashi Inui became the first Japanese player to score against Barcelona in a LaLiga match after hitting the opening goal in Sunday's match at Camp Nou.
With Barcelona needing to win to have any chance of overhauling leaders Real Madrid at the top of the Liga table on the final day of the season, Inui gave his side a shock lead.
The Japan international was in the perfect position to tuck home a first-time shot from Ander Capa's right-wing cross to put a dent in the slim title chances of Luis Enrique's team.
Inui's second league goal of the season wrote his name into the record books, with the 28-year-old breaking new ground for Japanese players in LaLiga.
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The Oklahoma Department of Transportation has scheduled a public meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Heartland Retreat Center, 4010 S. Anderson Rd., to present information on a project to widen Interstate 40 from Douglas Boulevard near Midwest City to the I-240 junction.
Procter & Gamble (PG +0.5% ) issues a letter to shareholders asking them to vote against the bid by Trian Fund Management and Nelson Peltz to land a board seat.
"Mr. Peltz does not bring any new or needed skills to our Board. We believe that adding him to the Board would derail the very significant value creation progress we are making," reads the P&G missive.
The company's annual meeting is expected to occur in October.
A kayaker was pulled from Lake Michigan Saturday afternoon offshore from Southport Park near 2nd avenue and 75th street. The person’s boat capsized about 200 yards off shore. Crews were called around 5:45 PM and the Coast Guard was called in shortly after that. The man was out of the water about 20 minutes after the first call came in.
If Muslims are united, Palestine will not be in the situation that it is in now
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Former England international Michael Dawson will return to former club Nottingham Forest.
Dawson, who made his senior debut for Forest in 2001, has agreed to rejoin the club on a two-year deal once his Hull contract runs out this summer.
The 34-year-old defender joined Hull from Tottenham in 2014, going on to make 132 appearances in all competitions for the Tigers.
Former England international Michael Dawson will return to former club Nottingham Forest
A Hull statement read: 'Michael Dawson will leave the Tigers this summer after agreeing to rejoin former club Nottingham Forest.
'We would like to thank Michael for his service and wish him well for the future.
Aitor Karanka tried to sign the ex-Spurs defender in January but has returned with an offer that has got a deal over the line.
A New Year's reveler who had one too many got himself in trouble over the holiday.He was caught on dashboard camera footage charging at a police cruiser around midnight. The unidentified man threw himself on the car, breaking the windshield.Police say two officers were injured while arresting him, but will be okay.The suspect is now waiting to hear his charges in the Winnebago County Jail.Police say he is a 25-year-old man from Kimberly, Wisconsin, who was drinking at the time.
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Federal Reserve(WASHINGTON) — The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate again on Thursday, marking the third hike in six months.
The rate was boosted by a quarter of a point to 1.25 percent.
Following its meeting Thursday, the Fed did not change its forecast and says it still expects to raise rates one more time this year.
“Overall, we continue to expect that the economy will expand at a moderate pace over the next few years,” Fed chair Janet Yellen said.
That’s in spite of a sluggish economic to start of this year, according to Bankrate.com’s Greg McBride.
“At this point, they keep saying that the economic weakness is transitory, it’s going to pass, and raising interest rates at this meeting is consistent with that,” McBride explained.
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#Brexit: Theresa May Announces General Election on June 8, three Years Ahead of Schedule
Embed from Getty Images Britons will head to the polls on June 8, 2017, three years ahead of schedule, Prime Minister Theresa May announced on Tuesday, saying it was the only way to guarantee political stability for years ahead as Britain negotiates its way out of the European Union. The pound strengthened by almost half […]
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This year’s 48 Hour Film Project will incorporate some 60,000 filmmakers across 130 cities around the world — including Asheville. On Friday, June 16, teams of local cameramen and producers will gather at Asheville Brewing Co. to receive their assignment (a genre, character, prop and line of dialogue). The next 48 hours are filled with harried filmmaking, the products of which must be turned in by 7:30 p.m. Sunday, June 18. The winning film will go on to compete in Filmapalooza in Hollywood. Asheville’s 16 teams include a group of three brothers with a dark sense of humor, a collection of punk rockers and misfits, and a team of amateur cinematographers looking for a career. The public will get a chance to view the final films Tuesday, June 20, through Thursday, June 22, at 7 and 10 p.m. at Asheville Brewing Co.’s Merrimon Avenue location. $6. ashevillebrewing.com. Photo by Aura Media
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SACRAMENTO (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday evening's drawing of the California Lottery's "Daily 4" game were:
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ST. LOUIS, MO – Watch the Bommarito Automotive Group High School Game of the Week. The show brings you some of the best match-ups in area high school sports. This week we bring you Webster Groves vs. Fort Zumwalt South basketball.
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The past few months have seen two wonderfully absorbing books on football, Michael Cox’s The Mixer: The Story of Premier League Tactics, from Route One to False Nines and Duncan Alexander’s Outside the Box: A Statistical Journey Through the History of Football, hit the shelves. When it comes to deconstructing tactics in the modern game, there are very few who can match the percipience of Cox. Alexander — hugely revered as OptaJoe on Twitter — is a number-adoring brainiac whose statistical exactness is almost essential to any most match report. As writers and ...
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Update: 11:55PM MARIST Brothers High School will field the biggest team when it competes at the Coca Cola Fiji Secondary School National Athletics championships tomorrow.
Tailevu sporting giants, Queen Victoria School and Ratu Kadavulevu School follow with 69 athletes in QVS and 70 to Ratu Kadavulevu School.
In the girls division, defending champions Jasper Williams High School have the biggest squad with 66 athletes.
The closest rival schools St. Josephs Secondary School, winners of the Suva Zone 2 and Adi Cakobau School, winners of the Triple N Zone each field 55 (ACS) and 56 (SJSS) athletes each.
This is the biggest SJSS team since the introduction of the medal system in 1992.
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Saturday's Lotto draw will have an estimated £5 million jackpot after no ticket-holders won Wednesday's top prize.
The winning Lotto numbers were 32, 08, 04, 05, 26, 39 and the bonus number was 16.
Set of balls five and draw machine Arthur were used.
Two ticket-holders matched five of the six numbers plus the bonus ball to scoop £20,742 each, while 55 ticket-holders matched five numbers to win £793.
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A total of 3,848 ticket-holders matched four numbers to win £73, and 85,559 ticket-holders matched three numbers to scoop £25.
No ticket-holders scooped the £500,000 Thunderball jackpot or the £350,000 top prize in the Lotto HotPicks.
The winning Thunderball numbers were 05, 13, 09, 36, 33 and the Thunderball number was 07.
KABUL—Russia is hindering the removal of one of Afghanistan’s most notorious warlords from a United Nations sanctions list, Afghan and Western officials said Monday, a move that could complicate efforts to implement a peace deal seen as a model for a similar accords with the Taliban and other insurgent groups.
The agreement reached in September between the Afghan government and Hezb-e Islami, an Islamist political and militant group...
Collins is out of concussion protocol but is still considered doubtful to play in Sunday's game against the Jets, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
Collins was able to run around Friday, but he'll likely still need a week to get back in game shape. Now out of protocol, expect Collins to return to the field for Week 6 against the Texans after putting together a full week of practice
A SNAKE, dangling from an air conditioner, catches a RAT.
Here’s a video out of China of a snake that’s dangling from an air conditioner in somebody’s home. It has a dead rat in its mouth, and it’s slowly receding back into the unit.
Tesla's solar power system costs between $10,000 and $25,000, with batteries costing around $7,000.
The glass tiles are designed to look like a traditional roof, with options that replicate slate or terracotta tiles.
They contain photovoltaic cells that Tesla says are invisible from the street.
The energy from the tiles can power a home when combined with Tesla's Powerwall energy storage unit.
With an integrated Powerwall battery, energy collected during the day is stored and made available any time, which Tesla claims 'effectively turns your home into a personal utility.'
The firm said it had tested the tiles against hail, with Musk claiming they can withstand 'softball sized' hailstones.
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Oh it's been "our turn" for a while now!Jools needs to get laid as she is a right grumpy s0d and has it in for pretty much everyone, with us having pride of place at #1 on her hit-list at the minute. Noticed she called your lot "classless" on their forum but no idea what she was referring to, probably just some sort of post-menopausal rant.
(CNN) NASA's Cassini probe has entered the final phase of its 13-year mission to Saturn, executing the first in a series of five "ultra-close" dives through the planet's atmosphere.
The spacecraft embarked on the first orbit on Sunday evening, marking a turning point in planetary exploration as Saturn's upper atmosphere has never previously been explored.
The probe's instruments are expected to collect rich scientific data as it makes the dives, potentially revealing how the planet is arranged internally and how much material is contained in its icy rings.
With the first pass still in progress, Cassini will go where no craft has gone before -- reaching as close as 1,010 and 1,060 miles (1,630 and 1,710 kilometers) above the planet's cloud tops.
"As it makes these five dips into Saturn, followed by its final plunge, Cassini will become the first Saturn atmospheric probe," Linda Spilker, a Cassini project scientist said in a statement
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Don’t bother looking out for Two Oceans winner Lungile Gongqa at this year’s Comrades.
"No‚" Nedbank Running Club team manager‚ Nick Bester‚ said on Monday when asked whether Gongqa would take on the challenge of the 88-kilometre classic‚ which will be run from Durban to Pietermaritzburg on June 4.
"He’ll go back to the marathon — Two Oceans was his first ultra-marathon‚" Bester said.
That only adds to Gongqa’s feat on Saturday‚ when he became the first South African since 2013‚ the first Capetonian since 1973 and the first Khayelitshan yet to win the 56km Two Oceans.
The debate continued online after Ed Sheeran's Best Pop Solo Performance win for the song "Shape of You." The pop star beat out an all-female cast of competitors in Kesha, Lady Gaga, Kelly Clarkson and P!nk--all female singers known for lyrics based on being strong, powerful and independent.
Some on social media expressed dismay over a man winning the award singing a song about a woman's body. "Love when four women are nominated in a category and the only man takes it home esp when that man is Ed Sheeran #Grammys," tweeted one viewer.
Sheeran fans defended the British singer and the win. "Ed Sheeran is really talented, he's played multiple tours alone with no band or backup singers and he writes all of his music," stated one such fan on Twitter. "He's never done anything offensive. Y'all always go for the wrong people to hate. Go to the root of the problem for god's sake. All he did was sing a song." Read more - here.
SIOUX CITY’S HARD ROCK CASINO GAMING FLOOR WAS BACK IN OPERATION SUNDAY AFTER GAMES WERE SHUT DOWN AROUND 12:30 SATURDAY AFTERNOON.
THE CASINO SAYS A TEMPORARY INTERRUPTION OF AN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SYSTEM OCCURRED.
PATRONS WERE ASKED TO LEAVE THE GAMING FLOOR WHEN THE INTERRUPTION HAPPENED AND THE MACHINES AND TABLES DID NOT RESUME OPERATIONS FOR ABOUT 12 HOURS.
THE HOTEL AND RESTAURANTS CONTINUED OPERATIONS AS NORMAL.
LaVar Ball has no doubt LeBron James will lead the Los Angeles Lakers to NBA championships.
In January, Ball predicted James would sign with the Lakers as a free agent.
Now, the outspoken father of Lakers guard Lonzo Ball predicts James will help Los Angeles win at least two championships, although he is hoping for four.
Ball told TMZ Sports he is not worried about defending champions the Golden State Warriors getting even stronger with the addition of free agent center DeMarcus Cousins.
"The Warriors can sign Boogie, Prince, Michael Jordan, anybody they want. They still ain't gonna win with this team right here – the Lakers with LeBron!" Ball said. "You don't give my son the best player in the game and don't think he gonna win no championships!"
The elder Ball has had plenty to say about his son's career with the Lakers.
Just last week he addressed rumours saying the Lakers might deal Lonzo this offseason, saying if they did, it would be the "worst move they ever made".
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Gusty south winds will boost the mercury well above the freezing mark Saturday with highs climbing into the middle and upper 30s. The mild interlude will be fleeting, as an approaching cold front sets the stage for a cold and snowy week, likely to boost this season’s meager seasonal snowfall, which to date (9.9 inches) has failed to reached double-digits. A period of snow should develop Saturday night and continue into Sunday morning bringing most of the Chicago area 1 to 3 inches of snow, though areas north of the city and near the lake could log higher accumulations. Temperatures will plunge in the wake of the snow with lows heading to the single-digits in the city and below zero in the inland suburbs by Monday morning. Beyond that, high temperatures are not expected to get any higher than the middle 20s through next weekend accompanied by the potential for more snow centering around the Tuesday-Wednesday and Friday Saturday periods.
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Baku. 21 April. REPORT.AZ/ Basilio Juracan, mayor of a small Guatemalan town Concepcion was dragged out of his home, beaten and then burned alive by a mob.
Report informs referring to ibtimes.co.uk, citizens suspected the politician of organizing contract killing, falsifications and corruption.
Guatemala has a very high crime rate.
According to statistics, 2343 murders have been committed in a period from January 2017.
Costco Wholesale announced it will begin delivery services at 376 of its 514 US locations. Wilfredo Lee AP
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FOREST CITY — A Forest City man has pleaded not guilty to numerous theft and burglary charges.
18-year-old Jordan Meier was charged with one count of second-degree theft as well as 16 counts of third-degree burglary. He’s accused of burglarizing multiple vehicles in Forest City between April 25th and May 5th, and then allegedly stole a pickup truck on May 5th and later crashing it.
Meier’s arraignment hearing was scheduled for Friday, but online court records show Meier entered a written plea of not guilty on Tuesday in Winnebago County District Court. No trial date has been set.
Second-degree theft is a Class D felony punishable by up to five years in prison. Third-degree burglary of an unoccupied motor vehicle is an aggravated misdemeanor, with each charge carrying a two-year prison sentence if convicted.
The hiring agreement stems from Cambridge-based Merrimack’s announcement on Jan. 8 that it was selling two cancer drugs to the French drugmaker for $575 million and slashing its headcount from more than 400 to just 80.
Family over Everything! See Photos & Videos from Beyoncé and Jay Z’s Easter Festivities
Beyoncé and her husband Jay Z celebrated Easter with their family and friends over the weekend. Beyoncé looked so good in her white outfit, we can’t wait to do her edition of BN Style Your Bump! Tina Lawson, Beyoncé’s mum, shared a few videos on her Instagram account and Kelly Rowland also shared some on her […]
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President John Dramani Mahama
President John Mahama will be leaving office in January 2017 to be succeeded by President-elect, Nana Akufo-Addo.
Ahead of his exit, the Presidential Emoluments Committee on the conditions of Article 71 office holders has made some recommendations of the package he should be given for his retirement.
The recommendations, which have already been approved by Parliament, includes the payment of all utility bills at the residence of the outgoing President.
A manhunt is underway for a gunman who opened fire on New Year revellers at an Istanbul nightclub, killing at least 39 people, including many foreigners. Some people jumped into the adjacent Bosphorus waterway to save themselves after the attacker began shooting at random in the Reina nightclub just over an hour into the new year on Sunday.
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SACRAMENTO COUNTY — The family of an 89-year-old woman who went missing Wednesday says she has been found dead.
Carol Matsui’s body was found Sunday evening, according to her son, Roger Matsui.
Carol Matsui wandered away from her Vintage Park area home near Elk Grove-Florin Road on Wednesday.
Her son tells FOX40 that her body was found in a canal near Iona Way and Elsie Avenue. No other details were immediately available.
Stay with FOX40 and FOX40.com for updates on this developing story.
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Eagles offer tickets to fan who feared missing Super Bowl
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WILLIAMSTOWN, N.J. — The Philadelphia Eagles have surprised a fan who woke up groggy from recent dental surgery asking, "Did I miss the Super Bowl?!?"
She has two tickets for the big game in Minneapolis.
Haley Parks' father tells NJ.com the team reached out on social media Friday, offering his daughter the tickets.
She says she's "freaking out" over the news.
Meanwhile, her parents are trying to find flights to Minneapolis.
Her father posted a video on Facebook this week showing the 21-year-old Rutgers student coming out of anesthesia after having her wisdom teeth removed. She babbled about the Eagles through a mouth of cotton packing. The video had been viewed more than a million times.
The Eagles face the New England Patriots on Sunday.
A federal appeals court on Tuesday ruled that an order of Roman Catholic nuns may intervene in a lawsuit by Pennsylvania’s attorney general challenging new Trump administration rules permitting religious and moral exemptions to Obamacare’s contraceptive mandate.
The 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Philadelphia said the Little Sisters of the Poor had a significant interest in the lawsuit filed last year by Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro.
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WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump plans to sign legislation to extend temporarily a program that gives veterans access to private-sector health care.
White House spokesman Sean Spicer says Trump will sign the bill Wednesday at the White House.
The extension will provide stopgap services while Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin develops a longer-term plan to allow veterans to more easily go outside the VA medical system for care. Under the bill, the VA will be allowed to operate its Choice program until the funding runs out.
The program is set to expire in August without the legislation, and with nearly $1 billion in the account.
The Choice program was developed after a 2014 scandal over wait times at the VA medical center in Phoenix. Some veterans died.
Baku. 22 July. REPORT.AZ/ Philippine lawmakers voted to retain martial law on the southern of the country.
Report informs citing RIA Novosti, relevant draft has been submitted to the parliament by President Rodrigo Duterte.
According to the decision, martial law was extended until the end of 2017.
Notably, currently, the Philippines conducts large-scale operations against terrorist organizations operating in the south of the country.
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. manufacturers cranked out more steel, machinery and electronics last month as factories appear to be rebounding after two years of stagnation.
The Federal Reserve says factory output rose 0.2 percent in January, its second straight increase. While modest, the gain is equal to the industry’s growth in all of 2016.
Oil and gas drillers cut back on building new rigs after energy prices plunged two years ago. That caused orders for steel pipe and other drilling equipment to plummet. Weak overseas economies in Europe and China also cut into exports. Yet those trends have largely reversed.
Mining production rose 2.8 percent last month, pushed higher by a big gain in oil and gas drilling. A broader measure of industrial production, which includes manufacturing, mining and utilities, dropped 0.3 percent.
BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) - Harry Redknapp has been hired as coach of struggling second-tier team Birmingham, marking his return to English soccer management after a two-year absence.
Birmingham announced the appointment of the 70-year-old Redknapp on Tuesday, a day after the resignation of Gianfranco Zola.
Birmingham is three points above the League Championship relegation zone with three games remaining after a disappointing run of results under Zola.
Redknapp's first game on Sunday will be at local rival Aston Villa.
His last managerial role in England was at Queens Park Rangers, ending in February 2015. He has also managed Tottenham, Portsmouth, Southampton, and West Ham.
The woman 50 Cent punched in the chest at a recent concert is now suing the rapper, his opening act The Lox and the venue, Baltimore Soundstage.
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NEW DELHI: Former Law Minister Salman Khurshid, while referring to the 1984 anti-Sikh riots and the Babri Masjid demolition, said the Congress had "blood on its hand," a remark that was quickly disowned by his party.
Khurshid was responding to an issue raised by a student at Aligarh Muslim university. The student had pointed out that when the anti-Sikh riots and the Babri mosque were demolished, the Congress was ruling the Centre.
An embarrassed Congress disowned the controversial statement.
"He is a senior leader but the party disagrees with his remark. That is his personal view," Congress spokesperson PL Punia said.
"The Congress party has been taking all sections of society together before and after independence. We have been fighting the divisive forces," he said.
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SWAN RIVER, MAN.—Residents of a west-central Manitoba town can turn their taps on full again after a water crisis this week that forced them to cut back on showering, dishwashing and toilet-flushing.
Officials in Swan River say crews have completed repairs to one of two broken artesian wells which, along with a third well, supply the community of 4,000 with water.
A statement issued by the town Friday morning says restrictions have been lifted and people can now resume normal water usage.
Deputy mayor Lance Jacobson says work will continue to see if the second affected well can quickly be brought back on line.
Swan River declared a local state of emergency last weekend when authorities feared mechanical problems might result in the town running out of water.
Memorial services for Rhoda LeAnne Hunt were held 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 16, 2016 at Cooper Funeral Home Chapel with enurnment in Evergreen Cemetery Mausoleum.
Rhoda, 36, died December 11, 2016 at McLeod Medical Center in Dillon.
Born in Decatur, GA, October 18, 1980, she was the daughter of Michael Hunt and Patricia Hunt.
Survivors include her parents, Michael & Patricia Hunt; brother, Bryan Hunt of Dillon, and Jerry Hunt of GA; special aunt, Ludahila Jones.
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On the occasion, Sankaradevas popular play Ram Bijoy will be presented in the Spanish language by artistes invited from Paris on January 8, 9 and 10 daily from 5.30 pm.
Moreover, the Vaishnavite saints Rukmini Haran will be presented by members of the Sivasagar Kala Bihar Sangeet Bidyalay and Sivasagar Natya Dal at the same venue on January 8 at 12 noon.
There is still time to respond to the Village of Nakusp’s survey about cannabis dispensaries.
Mayor Karen Hamling says the village is preparing for recreational use and retail sales of cannabis to become legal this summer. They’re asking residents where and how cannabis shops should be rolled out, how many there should be and how far they should be from schools, parks and daycares.
The village has also taken steps to prepare its staff for legalization. Hamling says village council approved a change in its alcohol and drug policy to include cannabis. She says this is meant for the safety of staff and people around them. One of the main reasons for the change is to ensure staff aren’t using heavy machines or tools if impaired by cannabis.
Hamling says prescription use is ok as long as it doesn’t interfere with their work. She adds medicinal use will be treated the same as any other prescription.
The Federal Government is planning to legalize recreational use and retail sales of cannabis this summer.
McGuire was called back up from Triple-A Salt Lake on Wednesday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
Jeff Fletcher of the Southern California News Group reported that the Angels' starter for Thursday's game is now TBA, which could imply that Tyler Skaggs -- who was scheduled to take the mound -- will no longer be able to pitch. If that's the case and he's forced to miss an extended period of time, McGuire will likely rejoin the rotation after making a spot start against the Orioles on Sunday.
Worries over a possible trade war, new tariffs against China and the possibility of as many as four rate hikes this year by the Fed, weighed on prices, driving the New Zealand Dollar lower for the week. The NZD/USD settled the week at .7211, down 0.0067 or …
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The Rock Springs Lady Tigers were unable to gain control offensively as they fall, 51-43 to the Natrona County Fillies. The Lady Tigers are now 2-3 in conference play and 8-8 overall.
The Lady Tigers were lead in scoring by sophomore Ky Buell. Buell was able to pour in 12 points for the Lady Tigers. Sophomore Payton Reese shot for a game-high 9 points. Senior Selena Cudney put in 7 points.
The Lady Tigers are back at home next Friday, February 9th as they host the Lady Broncs from Jackson. Game time is set for 6 p.m. Listen to the game live on WyoRadio’s am 1360 krkk.
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. businesses continued to hire at a healthy pace in January, a sign the economy is off to a solid start for the year.
Payroll processor ADP said Wednesday that companies added 234,000 jobs, led by big gains in services firms, such as hotels, restaurants, retail, education and health.
Job gains at that pace are easily enough to drive down the already-low unemployment rate over time. The rate has remained at 4.1 percent for the past three months. Businesses are optimistic about the economy, particularly after the President Donald Trump's tax overhaul was approved last month.
Still, ADP's data and government figures frequently diverge. In December, ADP's report showed employers added 242,000 jobs. But government data indicated just 148,000 jobs were added.
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Metrotvnews.com, Jakarta: The Jakarta Composite Index increased by 0.520 percent to 5,606.517 points on Tuesday, April 18, 2017.
The transaction volume reached around 23.9 billion shares. The transaction value reached around 14.3 trillion rupiah.
As many as 150 stocks were up, 150 stocks were down and 120 stocks were stagnant.The LQ45 index increased by 0.779 percent to 923.995 points. The Jakarta Islamic Index (JII) increased by 0.493 percent to 717.365 points.The property sector increased by 1.175 percent to 508.090 points. The finance sector increased by 1.106 percent to 875.742 points.(WAH)
The memorial for victims of the Santa Fe High School shooting lays outside the school as students return on the first day of class since the mass shooting in Santa Fe, Texas, U.S., May 29, 2018. REUTERS/Pu Ying Huang
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump will travel to Texas to visit with the victims of the Santa Fe High School shooting on Thursday, White House spokeswoman Sarah Sanders said on Wednesday.
Eight students and two teachers were killed at the Santa Fe High School near Houston when a teenaged student opened fire at the school earlier in May.
(Reporting by Steve Holland; writing by David Alexander; editing by Eric Walsh)
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Republican lawmakers are seeking changes in Wisconsin law in reaction to the presidential recount last fall forced by Green Party candidate Jill Stein.
A bill being circulated in the Legislature would limit who could ask for recounts. Had it been in place last year, Stein could not have forced the recount of Wisconsin’s presidential votes.
Under the bill, only aggrieved candidates could petition for a recount. To be aggrieved, the candidate would have to be within 1 percent of the winner’s vote total in an election with at least 4,000 votes.
If fewer than 4,000 votes are cast, the person seeking a recount must be within 40 votes.
Taxpayers would still pay for recounts only where the difference is within one-quarter of a percentage point.
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Alderman approved spending about $33,000 to treat 378 ash trees in the city.
City officials say it's important to treat the trees because it impacts the city as a whole.
Treatment number three of six Emerald Ash Borer treatments should start when the weather starts to warm up.
Treatment number three of six Emerald ash borer treatments should start when the weather starts to warm up.
At Monday night's city council meeting, at a vote ten yes and three no, alderman approved spending about $33,000 to treat 378 ash trees in the city for the next two years. Emerald ash borer is a deadly insect infecting ash trees.
City officials say it's important to treat the trees because it impacts the city as a whole.
"They're a water sump for the city," said Director of Planning and Development Chuck Bevelheimer. "We'd have much bigger storm water issues if we didn't have trees in essence soaking up the water along city streets."
Bevelheimer hopes to start treatment on the trees the first couple weeks in May.
MEDICINE HAT, Alta.—Two pharmacists in southern Alberta have pleaded guilty to taking secret commissions valued at more than $300,000.
Evan King and Kathryn Kaiser were each given an 18-month conditional sentence when they appeared in provincial court in Medicine Hat on Monday.
The sentence includes house arrest for the first six months followed by a curfew.
King and Kaiser, who were co-managers at a Co-op pharmacy in Medicine Hat, were to go to trial on charges of fraud and theft over $5,000 before.
An agreed statements of facts says the pair accepted incentives from multiple pharmaceutical companies — as is common in the industry for pharmacies that do business with a company.
Baku. 13 March. REPORT.AZ/ "Some changes might be done in the legislation related to First Vice-President and Vice-Presidents immunity, rights and other issues".
Report informs, First Deputy Chairman of the Azerbaijani Parliament (Milli Majlis) Ziyafat Asgarov told reporters.
"In fact, probably another law also can be adopted in accordance with the Constitution. Or, it can be regulations approved by the President Ilham Aliyev's decree on the First Vice-President or Vice-presidents. All is possible".
Notably, a while ago Mehriban Aliyeva has been appointed the First Vice-President of the Republic of Azerbaijan in accordance with the order of President Ilham Aliyev.
MLAs gathered at Nova Scotia's Province House Tuesday evening to begin debating government legislation that will impose a contract on 9,300 public school teachers.
The bill was introduced at 8 p.m. for first reading.
Official debate on the bill begins after midnight, when the governing Liberals can call second reading of the legislation.
After the daily routine of members' statements and question period, there will be several hours of debate on opposition bills. Debate on Bill 75 will begin around 4 a.m., at which point any MLA who wants to can speak about the legislation for up to an hour.
The CBC's Michael Gorman is at Province House and is live tweeting the proceedings.
Central Idaho attorney Ned Williamson has been named the new judge in Idaho’s 5th District Court.
Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter selected Williamson, a Hailey resident, to replace recently retired Judge Robert Elgee in Blaine County.
The Times-News newspaper reported that Williamson served as a deputy prosecutor in both Canyon and Blaine counties before opening his private law practice in 2001. Williamson was one of four candidates submitted to Otter for the judgeship.
Otter said Williamson’s local experience will serve him well on the bench. Williamson said he was honored by the selection and will dedicate himself to being a fair and impartial judge.
Another major highway through Atlanta was partially shut down on Monday, this one after underground utility work caused the pavement to rise up, break apart and send a passing motorcyclist flying through the air.
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Rubio registered 13 points (4-12 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 4-5 FT), eight assists, six rebounds, one steal and one block across 34 minutes during Utah's 113-96 win over the Thunder in Game 4 of their Western Conference first-round playoff series.
Rubio wasn't anywhere near as sharp with his shot as he'd been while compiling a triple-double in Game 3, but he still finished with an impressive stat line overall. The 27-year-old has scored no fewer than 13 points in any of the first four games against the Thunder, and he's now dished out between eight and 10 assists in the last three contests. He'll look to continue offering impressive all-around production when the Jazz try to clinch the series with a win in Wednesday's Game 5 in OKC.
PLEASED: Ghosts' captain-coach Danny Wicks is off and running for a try against Macksville Sea Eagles.
RUGBY LEAGUE: After a week off, the Grafton Ghosts will be feeling refreshed when they line up to take on the Coffs Harbour Comets at Frank McGuren Field this Sunday.
Ghosts captain-coach Danny Wicks said after wrapping up his first regular season back for the Ghosts he was pleased with the progress the team has made.
"It's definitely been a journey, and I think I've fitted in well,” he said.
"I love playing with the boys and the respect the boys have for each other and respect they've shown me is great. It's good to have a leadership role.
"Our focus was on getting into the semi-finals, and it didn't matter if we were in first position or fifth, and the next focus for us is the major semi-final now.”
Football super-agent Jorge Mendes has been summoned before a Spanish court as part of the probe into Colombian striker Radamel Falcao's alleged tax evasion, legal sources said yesterday.
AS Monaco's Falcao is suspected of failing to correctly declare 5.6 million euros (S$8.7m) of income earned from image rights between 2012 and 2013, while he was at Atletico Madrid.
: An Egyptian prosecutor has ordered the detention of the train drivers and their assistants involved in the fatal collision in Alexandria on Friday, state news agency MENA said.At least 41 people were killed and 133 injured, the health ministry said, when two trains collided in the coastal city on Friday, the latest in a string of crashes have inflamed public anger over an antiquated transport network.Egyptians have long complained that successive governments failed to enforce basic safeguards for railways.A witness said the trains rose into the air "forming a pyramid" as they slammed into each other just outside a suburban station in the Mediterranean port city.The prosecutor ordered two train drivers and two assistants be held for 15 days and released several other railway employees, MENA said. Blood and urine samples were taken from one driver to check for drug use.President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has ordered an inquiry into the crash.
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Lazio are to hold a further meeting over the future of Felipe Anderson, with a potential move to West Ham United having stalled.
The two clubs have been in talks for Anderson to switch to the London Stadium this summer, but finding an agreement has proven to be elusive so far.
It is claimed that Lazio president Claudio Lotito wants to earn €45m from Anderson's sale, with the Italian also having an eye on the 25 per cent which would be due to the player's former club Santos.
Anderson has returned to Italy and has agents Kia Joorabchian and Giuliano Beretolucci working on his behalf.
According to Italian radio station Radiosei, a further meeting will be held later today, where Lazio offering to keep the player cannot be ruled out.
Different destinations to West Ham, with Valencia and Monaco keeping tabs on the situation, have also not been ruled out.
Anderson however is keen to move to the Premier League with West Ham and is pushing for the deal to happen.
But negotiations remain stalled.
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Are you excited about the better sound quality promised by Apple's new high-end HomePod smart speaker?
If so, a new poll suggests you're in the minority of US consumers.
Morning Consult polled 2,200 adults between June 8 and 12 about what features matter most when buying a voice-controlled smart assistant. Thirty percent of respondents said price mattered most, more than double the 14 percent who said the accuracy of the device's voice recognition was the top priority.
That's not to say features like audio quality and compatibility don't matter. It's just that price trumped the rest.
That could make it hard for the HomePod, which is scheduled to go on sale in December for $350. Amazon, in the smart speaker business since late 2014, sells its Echo for $179.99. Google's Home speaker, introduced last year, sells for $129.
You can get the full breakdown of poll results here (PDF).
"He wanted us to ignore [his fame]. He wanted us to indulge it when it was opportune, and it was fun and light and inconsequential, but if it came at a cost, especially to him, he would normally ignore it. If it ate into his private life and opened himself up to a public hearing or opinion, he would want it dismissed, ignored or shot down. I think it helped to have people around him who were close to him for a long time, because it's easier to have it shut down when you have those people around you." —Manera (right, with Heath)
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MILWAUKEE -- When you were in high school do you remember taking classes like home economics and shop? Well, the electives that high school students are exposed to today are quite different from what we experienced as teenagers. Sheboygan Falls High School recently turned what used to be an auto repair and storage maintenance room into a state of the art facility. And as Brian shows you, what's being learned in the new space is preparing students for careers in their hometown.
The Cavaliers flagship show, CavsHQ, returned on Monday, December 11th on Newsradio WTAM 1100, the Elk and Elk Cavaliers Radio Network.
In this episode, hosts John Michael and Rafa Hernandez-Brito are joined by Cavs Director of Player Development/Assistant Coach, Phil Handy.
Plus, the guys go 'In the Post' with Ryan 'Boo' Banks.
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JOHANNESBURG Members of South Africa's ruling African National Congress will oppose a motion of no confidence against President Jacob Zuma in parliament set for April 18, the party said on Thursday.
"We will abide by the decision of the ANC National Working Committee as announced by ANC Secretary General comrade Gwede Mantashe that the ANC does not and will not support this motion," said a statement from ANC's parliamentary chief whip.
(Reporting by TJ Strydom; Editing by James Macharia)
SAO PAULO, March 31 A Brazilian federal court ordered on Friday that leading shareholder Joesley Batista leave the boards of Eldorado Brasil Celulose SA and J&F Participações SA, according to a court document.
The decision is part of an ongoing corruption probe involving pension funds of state-controlled companies. Eldorado is a subsidiary of the Batista family's holding company J&F, which also owns the world's largest meatpacker, JBS. (Reporting by Marcelo Teixeira; Editing by Daniel Flynn)
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Nearly one week on from the General Election and the dust hasn't quite settled in Westminster. No landslide victory as predicted for Theresa May and the 'strong and stable' Conservatives, and there was something of a triumph for the underdog Jeremy Corbyn. But what did the horseworld make of the political upset?
Trainer Fergal O’Brien was quick to offer the Prime Minister a chance to look around his Cotswold yard…
And Willie Mullins’ parody account made some shrewd observations about Theresa May’s election campaign
Newmarket-based trainer John Berry looked on the bright side…
… But his optimism didn’t last for long
Racing cartoonist Darren Bird summed up the country’s mood aptly
And with The Queen’s Speech delayed, The Queen was getting (understandably) nervous… #RoyalAscot
Heavy rains in the last 24 hours are causing some street flooding in parts of South Mississippi. WLOX First Alert Weather Radar shows that the Mississippi Gulf Coast has seen up to five or more inches of rain by 8 a.m. Sunday morning.
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Quebec provincial police say dozens of "influential" members of the Hells Angels were arrested during a series of raids Tuesday morning.
Police are trying to prove a drug trafficking network operating in regions north and west of Montreal is directly connected to the criminal biker gang, said Sgt. Audrey-Anne Bilodeau.
Hundreds of police officers are taking part in the raids and have made dozens of arrests in about 20 locations in the Outaouais, Saguenay and Lanaudière regions.
The operation is being led by the SQ's organized crime unit.
Bilodeau said Tuesday's raids were connected to another series of searches carried out in January and February.
The SQ says this is the biggest operation targeting organized crime since Operation SharQc in 2009, when more than 150 people were arrested.
MULLINS, SC (WBTW) – The Marion County Sheriff’s Office says a woman has been arrested for shooting and killing her 53-year-old husband this weekend.
Donna Hewitt Walters 46, is charged with murder and possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime.
Sheriff Wallace says the shooting happened on Opal Court, off of Gilchrist Road, at the victim’s home. According to Marion County Coroner Jerry Richardson, Lester Walters, 53, of Mullins was killed.
The afternoon shooting Sunday in Marion County allegedly stemmed from a “domestic issue,” Marion County Sheriff Brian Wallace says. Captain Judith Barker with the sheriff’s office clarified Monday that the suspect and the victim are married.
Marion County Sheriff’s Office is still investigating. SLED is assisting.
A BUS carrying young Australian and New Zealand travellers to the Anzac Day dawn service at Gallipoli has burst into flames.
The 45 passengers were four hours into the journey in Turkey when smoke started belching from the engine and they were told to get off, Nine Network reported.
The bus and their belongings were destroyed but organisers transferred the group to a hotel nearby where they received clothes and blankets before boarding another bus to get to the service on time.
There were no immediate reports of injury.
Australian tourists on their way to Gallipoli make lucky escape https://t.co/Z0xkzIGEXo pic.twitter.com/YNS1sWTjIV — 3AW Melbourne (@3AW693) April 24, 2018
According to reports the bus was travelling from Izmir, about five hours from Anzac Cove when the engine of the vehicle caught fire.
The driver ordered passengers off the bus as staff fought the fire.
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What a special night. Thank you @cbettis35 ! It may have felt like you pitched tonight for just the Rox, but you pitched for so many more!
Family members of Colten Boushie say they are honoured by the support of First Nations leaders and North Battleford community members who are coming to court to give them support.
The first week of Gerald Stanley’s trial wrapped up Friday in Battleford Court of Queen’s Bench. Stanley is charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of Boushie on Aug. 9, 2016.
Russel Badger, of Mistawasis First Nation, said it’s important for him to come out to show support to the family.
“It hurts me, to see how people are suffering … and I’m here, to support the family, the best way I can.”
The trial is scheduled to continue Monday.
“I’m honoured, that they’re here to support the family,” Boushie’s uncle Alvin Baptiste said.
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Fire crews are tackling a large blaze in the Barmulloch area of Glasgow.
It is understood to be in a new housing development which is under construction on Wallacewell Road.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service confirmed it was in attendance at the incident.
Pictures on social media showed flames and large plumes of smoke coming from the scene.
Twenty-seven fishermen were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy for allegedly fishing in their territorial waters early today, an official said.
The fishermen from Jegadapattinam and Kottaipattinam in Pudukottai district were arrested off by the Lankan Navy and taken to there along with five boats, Assistant Director of Fisheries department, Pudukottai, Kumaresan said.
In another incident, nearly 3,000 fishermen who had ventured into the sea last evening in 500 boats from here were chased away by the Lankan Naval personnel while they were fishing near islet, Rameswaram Fishermen Association President S Emerit said.The naval men came to the spot and opened fire in the air to drive off the large group of fishermen before damaging their fishing equipment, he said.The fishermen were forced to return to the shore without a catch, he said.On December 2, 20 fishermen from Nagapattinam district were arrested by the Lankan Navy on charges of fishing off
Fly, Eagles, fly! That's exactly what's happening high above the skies of Afghanistan.Air Force Pilot Tommy Yeager was seen holding an Eagles flag while flying an F-15 Eagle on a mission in the Middle East back in 2014.Here we are, four years later and he just made it his profile picture. Naturally, Eagles nation went wild.When asked how it felt to be 28,000-feet in the air flying that Eagles flag, Yeager responded, "On top of the world, and that's where Philly is right now! On top of the world, right? All I can say is fly, Eagles, fly and that's what we were doing there."All of Yeager's fellow servicemembers are also big Eagles fans.Yeager served in the Air Force for 23 years and is now a pilot for American Airlines, based here in Philly.------
In this Dec. 30, 2016 photo, skiers descend a slope at Mad River Glen in Fayston, Vt. Ski areas are relishing in new snow a day after a powerful storm dumped 20 inches of snow in parts of Maine, and lesser amounts in other areas.
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After disbanding over a decade ago, Beautiful Creatures is making a comeback--and it's happening here in Las Vegas! They will be playing alongside Faster Pussycat at Count's Vamp'd on Saturday at 9 PM.
For more information and tickets visit: AlexGrossiMusic.com or call: 818-817-7540.
When the 2018 Arctic Winter Games kick off this weekend in the South Slave towns of Hay River and Fort Smith in the Northwest Territories, you'll be able to recognize Nunavut's 246-person delegation by their freshly designed blue, red and yellow uniforms. During a March 8 ceremony at the Nunavut legislative assembly building, athletes Anna Lambe, Samprass Okah and Tivi Ipeelie-Qiatsuk Jr. modelled Team Nunavut gear for MLAs, ahead of the team’s departure on March 17. The Arctic Winter Games take place every two years, testing athletes from circumpolar communities in modern and traditional competitions. Team Nunavut athletes will compete in Arctic games, badminton, basketball, curling, Dene games, figure skating, futsal, gymnastics, hockey, speed skating, table tennis, volleyball and wrestling. The 2018 version of the games starts March 18 and will continue until March 24. (PHOTO BY STEVE DUCHARME)
× Florida professor fired after Newtown hoax blog loses case
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — A Florida college professor fired after publicly saying the Sandy Hook school shooting was a hoax has lost a lawsuit claiming he was wrongfully terminated.
Local news outlets report that a federal jury on Monday sided with Florida Atlantic University. The school contended communications professor James Tracy was fired last year not because of his blog posts about the Sandy Hook school shooting but because he violated rules regarding reporting of outside work.
Tracy claimed his firing violated his free speech rights. He wrote on his blog that the Sandy Hook shooting was a hoax by the government to impose tougher gun control. Tracy sought reinstatement to his position, back pay and damages.
Twenty children and six adults were killed at Sandy Hook in 2012.
FLINT, MI - A 31-year-old man was shot and killed blocks away from a Flint elementary school on the city's north side late Thursday.
Flint police were called at 11:16 p.m. on Oct. 5 to the 2100 block of West Home Avenue after receiving numerous 911 calls for shots fired, according to a statement.
When police arrived to the area of Cloverlawn Drive and West Home Avenue - about two blocks from the Brownell/Holmes STEM campus - they found a man with a gunshot wound to the chest, the statement said.
He was taken to Hurley Medical Center and later died.
Police did not release any suspect information.
Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call Detective/Trooper Andy Knapp at 237-6915, can report a tip anonymously to Crime Stoppers at P3tips.com or by calling 1-800-422-5245.
Three people have been injured as a result of an explosion that hit Manhattan on Monday. The suspect has been taken into custody. According to police representatives, the suspect "made statements" to investigators, indicating that the attack had been carried out in the name of Daesh. Sputnik presents a list of the five latest attacks in New York.
Wednesday was the first day of E3 2017 without a press conference, but that doesn't mean news dried up. On the contrary, today we learned that Metal Gear Survive has been delayed, an Xbox One X update was announced for Conan: Exiles, Telltale confirmed it's making a new IP, and a lot more.
If you missed something and want a recap, we've rounded up all of the biggest news of the day below. You can also check out our recaps of all the news from every press conference, or head to our E3 hub for all of our coverage.
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Today: Cloudy w/light rain or drizzle. High near 40. E @ 10-15.
Tonight: Cldy w/light drizzle, light rain or flurries. Low 22. N @ 10-20.
Tomorrow: Cldy & windy w/light snow or flurries. High 26. NW @ 15-30.
Wednesday: P/Cldy. High 18
Thursday: P/Cldy to Cldy. High 16.
Sunday’s High in Atlantic was 37. Our 24-Hour Low (ending at 7-a.m. today) was 19. Last year on this date, our High in Atlantic was 30 and the low was 7. The Record High in Atlantic on this date was 59 in 1939. The Record Low was -19 in 1912, 2001 & 2010.
BRUSSELS, April 18 (Reuters) - European Council President Donald Tusk said he had a "good" telephone conversation with Theresa May on Tuesday after the British prime minister called for a snap general election.
Tusk, who will chair a summit of the other 27 EU leaders on April 29 to agree the bloc's negotiating position on Britain's plan to leave the EU in 2019, made the comment on Twitter.
In a separate tweet, the former Polish premier likened the surprising twist in the Brexit saga to a movie plot by British master of suspense Alfred Hitchcock: "It was Hitchcock, who directed Brexit: first an earthquake and the tension rises."
Tusk was referring to a comment attributed to the film-maker that a good film "should start with an earthquake and be followed by rising tension". (Reporting by Alastair Macdonald)
The area will see a few weather changes during the work week.
Monday and Tuesday we have a slightly higher than normal chance of rain.
Wednesday through Friday, drier air moves with fewer showers but hotter temperatures.
The somewhat drier air will limit rain chances late in the week. Another surge of moisture will likely allow storm chances to increase a little by the weekend.
Highs will be mostly in the lower 90s with some mid-90s at times.
The tropics will continue to see increasing activity with Gert in the Atlantic and a strong disturbance off the coast of Africa.
Gert will curve out into the open Atlantic and the African disturbance is at least 10 days away from any impacts on the United States.
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The pace of wage growth increased in January, with average hourly earnings up 2.9 percent year-over-year, according to the Labor Department’s monthly Employment Report. But real, inflation-adjusted wages have been nearly stagnant for decades, rising just 7 percent for the median household over the past 40 years, according to analysis by the Economic Policy Institute. And wages need to rise significantly faster than prices — driven by advances in productivity and labor-saving technology — for a population’s standard of living to improve long term. Not everyone is happy with the low unemployment rate and January wage growth in the Employment Report. The Dow Jones Industrial Average today had its worst day in almost two years. The NASDAQ and Standard & Poor's 500 also took big hits. The problem? Investors see a lot of downside to low unemployment.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Texas congressional delegation wants an additional $19 billion to help the Lone Star State recover from Harvey. Republicans and Democrats are teaming up behind a request to repair water projects and help homeowners and communities rebuild from the storm.
The bipartisan request would come on top of President Donald Trump's request earlier this week for $29 billion for in hurricane aid. That request pairs $13 billion for emergency hurricane response with a $16 billion cash infusion for the financially troubled federal flood insurance program.
Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy says the House will vote on Trump's request next week. It's unclear whether the powerful Texans will succeed in getting some or all of the additional money.
Congress last month approved a $15 billion first installment for hurricane relief.
All emergency services are currently on the scene of a fire at a nursing home in Stevenage.
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An approaching storm system will bring accumulating snow late tonight. During the day today, the atmosphere is quite dry, so chances of seeing much in terms of precipitation is low. Accumulations around an inch are possible by Sunday morning. With this system, rain may mix in at times with the snow. This will cut down on snow totals south of I-70. North of I-70 precipitation should all be in the form of snow. This will make for slick road conditions Sunday morning and throughout the rest of the day. Expect gusty winds throughout the weekend.
TODAY: Mostly cloudy, breezy and seasonably cold. High 37
TONIGHT: Cloudy with rain/snow developing. Around an inch possible by Sunday AM. Low 32
SUNDAY: Cloudy with periods of snow, possibly mixed with rain, accumulating 1 to 3 inches by evening. High 38
Overall we are expecting an active weather week for the first full week of February. Another chance of precipitation is expected late Monday night into Tuesday.
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Headline: UPDATE 2 – Queenstown car fire – rnzngin Fifth Estate
Source: New Zealand Police – Press Release/Statement:
Headline: UPDATE 2 – Queenstown car fire
Statement attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Malcolm Inglis
Queenstown Police remain at the scene of a car fire at Jardine Park, Queenstown from overnight.
ESR scientists are at the scene and are undertaking a thorough forensic examination.
While the Police investigation is still in the early stages Police are not seeking anyone else in relation to the incident at this time and the public are not thought to be at risk.
Formal identification of the person who died in the car fire is still to be completed and may take sometime.
While the investigation is ongoing Police is not in a position to speculate on the circumstances surrounding the fire or the cause.
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President Donald Trump’s attorney Jay Sekulow recently told me that the investigation being led by Robert Mueller, the special counsel appointed by the Justice Department, should focus on one question: whether there was “coördination between the Russian government and people on the Trump campaign.” Sekulow went on, “I want to be really specific. A real-estate deal would be outside the scope of legitimate inquiry.” If he senses “drift” in Mueller’s investigation, he said, he will warn the special counsel’s office that it is exceeding its mandate. The issue will first be raised “informally,” he noted. But if Mueller and his team persist, Sekulow said, he might lodge a formal objection with the Deputy Attorney General, Rod Rosenstein, who has the power to dismiss Mueller and end the inquiry. President Trump has been more blunt, hinting to the Times that he might fire Mueller if the investigation looks too closely at his business dealings.
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Following approval by the IFAB for the use of small handheld technologies on the bench, FIFA is set to offer all the teams at the 2018 FIFA World Cup™ a technical setup for match analysts and coaching team to interact. This video illustrates the role of the Analyst.
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ATHENS, Ga. (AP) -- Georgia junior linebacker Natrez Patrick could be facing a four-game suspension following his second arrest on marijuana charges in three years.
According to the Athens-Clarke County jail report, Patrick was arrested Thursday night on a misdemeanor charge of possession of less than one ounce of marijuana. He also was charged with ''prohibited stopping, standing or parking.'' He was released about an hour later after posting bond.
Patrick was suspended for one game against Kentucky as a freshman in 2015 following his first arrest on marijuana charges. According to the Georgia student-athlete handbook, a player can be suspended four games for a second marijuana violation.
Patrick is tied for third with 17 tackles for No. 5 Georgia, which plays at Vanderbilt on Saturday.
Georgia had no immediate comment on the arrest.
BUENOS AIRES, March 29 An incident was reported at Barrick Gold's Veladero mine in Argentina late on Tuesday, a spokesman for the San Juan provincial government said on Wednesday without offering details.
Barrick declined to comment immediately. The provincial government spokesman said an official statement would be released soon.
Veladero resumed operations in October after suspending operations in September due to a spill containing cyanide, the second such spill in just over a year. (Reporting by Maximilian Heath; Additional reporting by Susan Taylor in Toronto)
TOMORROW’S spicy Perth - Adelaide rematch will take place just 36 hours after Friday night’s brawl - and it can’t come soon enough for fans.
The NBL today announced no players would be suspended following the spiteful melee that exploded in the dying seconds of the Wildcats’ 111-90 win at Perth Arena.
The league will instead assess potential penalties at the end of the weekend, with Adelaide’s Brendan Teys and Perth’s Dexter Kernich-Drew cited for unduly rough play.
Shannon Shorter and Lucas Walker will both have cases to answer after leaving their respective benches to head toward the fight, while a further eight players were reported for engaging in the melee.
Social media erupted at the end of Friday’s action, with fans salivating at the prospect of a heated rematch so soon after the first bout.
With playoff positioning on the line between two sides who currently sit second and third on the league table, there’s sure to be plenty of feeling when they go toe-to-toe once more.
NAROWAL: An influential landlord on Saturday brutally tortured a woman over children’s fight in Narowal.
According to reports, landlord Mohammad Aslam Jutt and his son assaulted Afia Bibi, who is a mother of five children, with sticks and stones. Aslam’s son also dragged the woman on the roads by pulling her with hair.
No one from the area alerted the police or helped the woman.
Afterwards, Afia Bibi’s husband Mohammad Amjad told the security personnel that a few days ago, village children scuffled with each other after which, Mohammad Aslam threatened him with severe consequences if he won’t leave the village. He said they had no other place to settle after leaving their home.
He continued that Aslam tortured his family when he was out for livelihood.
Technically, according to the National Bureau of Economic Research Business Cycle Dating Committee, the most recent recession ended in June 2009. In theory, the rationale for deficit spending ended on that date as well.
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REEDS SPRING, Mo. – A man from Reeds Spring suffers life-threatening injuries in a single vehicle crash Saturday afternoon, seven miles southwest of Reeds Spring in Stone County.
The Missouri Highway Patrol reports 35-year-old Jeremy Davis was traveling westbound on Route Y at 12:25 p.m., when he ran his vehicle off of the left side of the roadway and struck some trees.
Public Information Officers with the Southern Stone County Fire Protection District additionally shares crews were dispatched to the scene of the crash. Davis was trapped and extricated from his vehicle by fire crews.
He was airlifted by Mercy Life Line to Mercy Hospital in Springfield to be treated for his injuries.
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Cleveland Heights DE Tyreke Smith received his Under Armour All America Game jersey Friday at his school as part of the American Family Insurance Selection Tour.
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Smith, who will make his college commitment in January, is the 63rd-ranked player at any position in the country, according to 247Sports.
He’ll see plenty of competition at the Under Armour All-America Game, scheduled for Jan. 4 at Camping World Stadium in Orlando. The game will be televised live on ESPN2 at 6 p.m. EST.
SPENCER, Mass. — Firefighters in Massachusetts responded to a fast food restaurant over the weekend to free a young girl who got stuck in the playground.
The Telegram & Gazette reports that firefighters responded to a McDonald's in Spencer at around 8 p.m. Sunday.
Firefighters say they needed a ladder to reach the girl, who was stuck 10 to 12 feet (3 to 4 metres ) in the air. Police say it took a cutting tool and about 30 minutes to free her.
Police think the girl suffered a dislocated knee. She was taken to a hospital for treatment.
Her name and age were not released, and it is unclear how she became trapped.
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COWPENS, S.C. (WSPA) — Parents can enroll their kids in a camp at Cowpens National Battlefield to learn about soldiers experience during the Revolution.
The camp is free and runs from June 21 -24. There is another camp at Kings Mountain National Military Park.
Re-enactors and camp officials said kids can find out what colonial soldiers were thinking, feeling and their worries and motivations.
They said children will take on the persona of a soldier and write a story from the soldier’s point of view.
The camp is for kids 9 to 12 years old and runs daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily with a sleepover Friday evening on the Battlefield and a presentation on Saturday morning.
Kids will meet author Jenny Cote and learn about the Overmountain Victory Trail leading to the Battle at Kings Mountain.
Cote’s book is called “The Voice, The Revolution and the Key.” It’s scheduled to be released Aug 15.
Additional information can be found here: http://www.epicorderoftheseven.net/epic-patriot-camp.
Pareteum (TEUM +5.9% ) and iPass (IPAS -1.8% ) have come together in a strategic partnership to collaborate in sales and marketing as well as develop new products and services.
"Combining the power of iPass' intelligent connection management technology, Veri-Fi location data and analytics, and global Wi-Fi network with Pareteum's Global Cloud Services suite will ensure that customers, including major mobile network operators, businesses, IoT application developers, and global business travelers, will reap the power of our software services, content, and applications virtually anywhere they are connected," says Pareteum's Hal Turner.
A Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) officer watches as two men who stated they are from Haiti cross the US-Canada border into Canada from Roxham Road in Champlain, New York. Once in Canada, they are detained and held for questioning and security...more
A Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) officer watches as two men who stated they are from Haiti cross the US-Canada border into Canada from Roxham Road in Champlain, New York. Once in Canada, they are detained and held for questioning and security screening before being allowed to file refugee claims. However, time spent in the United States may put them at a disadvantage. Canada is on track this year to have the most asylum claims in almost a decade, according to government figures. The high numbers have made for worsening delays that leave people in limbo. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi
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Echoing Passages - Rapid City
Aug 18, 2017 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Dance, music, poetry and film come together to share our collective stories surrounding the Badlands and Black Hills. Celebrate the Sculpture Project's final year with us!
This performance is a work of the Echoing Passages Collaborative, a group of South Dakota artists, and is inspired by Masayuki Nagase's Passage of Wind and Water public art sculptures at Main Street Square.
General Admission Tickets:
Adults $10
Students $5
5 and under free
All ticket proceeds will go to the Teaching Artist Program to support art in Rapid City Public Elementary Schools.
Tickets on sale at http://performingartsrc.org/ or by phone at 605-394-1786
Gorgeous Almaden Valley single-story home has been fully remodeled and features beautiful interior finishes throughout the home. This open floor plan compliments the well-designed amenities, which include extensive hardwood and tile flooring, crown molding, surround sound speakers, custom shelving, and modernized window treatments. A custom gourmet kitchen is beautifully adorned with energy star stainless steel appliances, granite slab counter tops and back splash, 6 burner gas cook-top and hood, with custom designed cabinetry and pull out shelving. Also featured is an over-sized family room, two custom gas burning fireplaces. This well-designed home has four spacious bedrooms and 2.5 baths coupled with a large two-car garage, with ample cabinets for storage. A beautiful patio with pool and spa compliments a spacious backyard with wonderful views of the mountains will add to your entertaining lifestyle. A must see!
During her most recent outings, Kate Middleton has debuted fashion-forward frocks with lace detailing from Marchesa and Temperley . But for a family Easter service yesterday, the Duchess of Cambridge returned to a familiar coat-dress silhouette with a spring touch.
The look was in keeping with the Duchess’s penchant for soft tailoring for more serious occasions, like charity events or visiting the Royal Air Force . Nodding toward retro elegance, Middleton’s custom Catherine Walker coat dress was the ideal topper for the transitional temperatures. A coordinating pillbox hat with a satin finish added a ladylike touch. This effect was amplified thanks to diamond-and-pearl earrings, beige Rupert Sanderson stilettos, and a tonal Etui fold-over clutch. Here’s hoping the Duchess favors a similarly striking look come fall when doing the school run with Prince George.
ACCRA Feb 13 Ghana's Cocobod is in talks with international banks for a syndicated loan to cover cocoa purchases in the 2017/18 season, the regulator's new head said on Monday, adding that it would likely seek less than the current season's $1.8 billion.
"The figure depends on the crop forecast, the cedi exchange rate and the world market price of cocoa. But I don't think we’d need $1.8 billion this year. The price of cocoa is now falling, so we'd look at all that," Joseph Boahen Aidoo told Reuters. (Reporting by Kwasi Kpodo; Writing by Joe Bavier; Editing by Alexander Smith)
In what may be seen as a departure from the norm, the National Transport and Safety Authority NTSA during its operation to crack down on road safety offenders in Malindi, surprised many by not charging them, but instead schooling them on road safety.
The Authority recorded massive cases of negligence by both drivers and passengers.
Watch tense closing stages as second seed Caroline Wozniacki is beaten 6-4 1-6 7-5 by Ekaterina Makarova in the second round at Wimbledon.
MATCH REPORT: Wimbledon 2018: Caroline Wozniacki beaten by Ekaterina Makarova
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An application for a permit to demolish the house at Westport’s 3 Ellery Lane, near Hillspoint Road, is in process. Built in 1955, the two-story split level has 2,822-square feet and is situated on a 1.04-acre property. Because the house was built more than 50 years ago, the application will be reviewed by the Westport Historic District Commission. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com
On this Bloomberg Business of Sports podcast, Scott Soshnick and Michael Barr discuss how the University of Maryland, Baltimore County is taking advantage of becoming the first 16th seed in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament to defeat a top seed. Scott and Michael also discuss what’s ahead for the New Orleans Saints and Pelicans following the death of owner Tom Benson, and they address Meredith Corp.’s plan to sell Sports Illustrated.
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A one-week-old baby was inside a Melbourne home when shots were fired and a car was set alight overnight.
Police are investigating after shots were fired into the home, on Warrain Street at Frankston, shortly before 5am on Thursday and a car set alight.
It is believed the baby and three adults were in the house at the time, but no one was injured.
About ten minutes after the shooting, another car was set on fire on Carramar Drive, just five kilometres away.
Police are investigating if the incidents are related.
Muzzin has marked the scoresheet in six of seven games since returning from injured reserve Jan. 18.
With Drew Doughty garnering the headlines, Muzzin often flies under the radar. However, the 28-year-old defenseman shouldn't. He's collected five goals, 24 assists, 104 shots, 30 PIM, 116 hits, 91 blocked shots and a plus-8 rating this season, after all. The cross-category production makes Muzzin an extremely valuable asset, and he could be undervalued in plenty of fantasy circles.
Permanent members of the UN Security Council should be stripped of their power of veto if they use it to block action aimed at protecting people from "forces of evil", the Conservative party has said.
In a 'Declaration Against Genocide', the party has called for a "reformed" United Nations and accused Moscow of sabotaging efforts to find a solution to the crisis in Syria.
It says limiting the veto power of the five permanent members of the Security Council would allow to the UN to protect populations from genocide and other atrocities.
Monday, March 19 2018 Chairman of the RA NA Standing Committee on Foreign Relations Armen Ashotyan and Chairman of the Foreign Relations and European Union Relations of the Senate of Poland Marek Rocki gave a joint press conference at the RA National Assembly
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Republican Gov. Bill Haslam’s proposal to ban open alcohol bottles or cans in vehicles traveling on Tennessee roads has failed for the year.
Tennessee currently bans drivers from drinking alcohol while at the wheel, but does not extend that prohibition to passengers. That conflicts with federal open container guidelines, which causes about $18 million in federal road money to be redirected toward drunken-driving enforcement.
Haslam called for changing the law so the lost funds could be spent on road and bridge projects across the state, and pledged to find funding for previously dedicated to prosecutors from other sources.
But Senate Majority Leader Mark Norris says he abandoned the bill because of lack of support from his colleagues and because it was a “distraction” to the governor’s larger transportation funding proposal.
PASSENGERS looking to head to London Waterloo are advised not to travel to the station until the end of the day.
A 'low speed' partial derailment of a train outside London's busiest station has led to commuting chaos for those heading into the capital.
Passengers are told to avoid London Waterloo
The incident saw no injuries to passengers but combined with a signal failure, led to severe delays with passengers asked to avoid heading travelling to Waterloo due to many cancellations and delays.
A statement from South West Trains and Network Rail said: 'South West Trains and Network Rail are advising passengers not to travel following a low speed, partial derailment at London Waterloo this morning.
'There are no injuries to passengers or staff and a very limited service is running to and from Waterloo, which is expected for the rest of today.
'The incident happened as the train was pulling away from its platform at Waterloo at 05.40am. An investigation to establish the cause of the incident is underway.'
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BUTLER TOWNSHIP -- A 17 year old from Florida was killed in a crash involving a car full of teenagers in Luzerne County.
Butler Township police tell us Justin Pinzaru, 17, of Florida died in the crash along South Old Turnpike Road on Tuesday.
Pinzaru and a 17-year-old passenger from Hazleton, who suffered severe injuries, were both thrown from the vehicle. Neither was wearing a seatbelt.
Officers say a 16 year old from Drums was behind the wheel. He was not hurt. Another 16 year old, also from Drums, was taken to a hospital to be checked out.
State police are helping with the crash investigation in Luzerne County.
A GoFundMe account has been set up for a memorial fund for Pinzaru.
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DHAKA, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Akayed Ullah, the man suspected of trying to bomb New York City’s Port Authority, had no criminal record in Bangladesh and last visited his home country in September, Bangladesh’s police chief told Reuters on Monday.
Inspector General of Police A K M Shahidul Haque said the information was based on his passport number. (Reporting by Serajul Quadir in Dhaka, writing by Krishna N. Das, editing by Larry King)
Available via Primus' website, pre-sale tickets for the US tour will begin Tuesday, January 30 at 10:00 a.m. local time (password: Goblins), with general public seats available Friday, February 2.
Mastodon are touring behind their latest album, "Emperor Of Sand", which earned the Atlanta outfit their first Grammy on January 28 when the track, "Sultan's Curse", was named the Best Metal Performance of the year at the 60th annual Grammy Awards in New York.
Drummer Brann Dailor said that the award is "huge for us and for heavy metal. It's one of the greatest genres with some of the most talented and skilled musicians playing it."
Recorded with producer Brendan O'Brien, "Emperor Of Sand" debuted at No. 7 on the Billboard 200 last spring, marking the group's third US Top 10 following 2014's "Once More 'Round The Sun" (No. 6) and 2011's "The Hunter" (No. 10). See the dates - here.
In the wake of the #MeToo movement, former figure skater Craig Maurizi is fighting to have coach Richard Callaghan removed from the sport; Maurizi speaks out on 'The Story.'
Katy Perry took a moment to acknowledge the recent tragic events in Las Vegas during a Witness: The Tour stop.
The 32-year-old entertainer spoke out during her concert on Friday night (October 6) at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
“My wish is for some freakin’ peace! Don’t ya think?” Katy said to the crowd before her song “Part of Me.”
She continued, “This is one of my favorite songs to sing – I want to dedicate it to you guys. You chose to come out and overcome this dumb fear. You chose to come into the community of music and to be together…and be inspired.”
“This week has been crappy. This whole year has been crappy. We’re stronger than that. No one’s gonna steal our joy, are they? We’ve come together tonight just to escape it all a little bit,” Katy concluded.
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MOLINE, Illinois — A man who was reported missing “under suspicious circumstances” has been found across the world in Saipan and is facing sexual assault charges out of Rock Island County.
It was announced on October 6th, that 39-year-old Sean McDonnell was found in Saipan – a Commonwealth of the U.S. – by United States Marshals Service and was taken into custody. According to the Moline Police Department, McDonnell was charged with four counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child and one count of criminal sexual assault.
McDonnell had been missing since Monday, September 11th.
Police said McDonnell was awaiting extradition from Saipan.
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Authorities say one person is dead and two others injured in a shooting outside an auto parts plant in Cookeville, Tennessee. The Cookeville Police Department said on its Facebook page that police received a call shortly after 10:30 a.m. Tuesday reporting the incident.
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Charlottesville Looks To Move Forward From Violent Protests White marchers carried swastika flags and chanted racist slogans. Counterprotesters gathered to stage their own demonstration. A driver plowed into a group of the counterprotesters — killing a woman.
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Post Malone performs during his North American tour at Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill in Sterling Heights, Tuesday, May 29, 2018. Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press
The Lightning is more than halfway through a five-game homestand that it deemed crucial toward a playoff-spot run, and so far, well, so good. Saturday's win against Carolina gave the Lighting five points through the first three games of the homestand.
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GRAND HAVEN, Mich. – A high voltage power box caught fire in Grand Haven Wednesday afternoon causing a small brush fire in a popular beachfront area.
The fire broke out about 4:00pm near Butch’s Beach Burritos on S. Harbor Drive.
No structures were involved and no one was hurt.
Theresa Morgan, who was shot by George Prifti, addresses the court as she gives a victims impact statement. before Prifti pleads guilty to felonious assault and domestic violence charges in Summit County Common Pleas Judge Paul Gallagher's court. (Mike Cardew/Akron Beacon Journal)
Police in Portageville, Missouri are looking for a man accused of hitting a woman with a handgun and taking off with three kids in tow.
According to Chief Ronnie Adams, it happened in the 400 block of East 8th Street around 9:15 p.m. on Saturday, December 16.
The victims told investigators a man kicked open the front door and hit a woman in the head with a handgun.
Witnesses said the man later identified as Antwoine Donte Weakly, 38, of Cape Girardeau took off with three kids in his car.
Adams said investigators found Weakly's car in the 100 block of Portage Village. All three kids were safe in the car, but Weakly was gone.
Weakly is wanted on charges of burglary 1st degree, domestic assault 1st degree, unlawful use of a weapon, and armed criminal action.
Anyone with information about Weakly's whereabouts is asked to call your local police of the Portageville Police Department at 573-379-5500.
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TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first drug to slow kidney decline in patients with the most common inherited kidney disease.
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Jynarque (jihn-AR’-kew), from Japan’s Otsuka Pharmaceutical, was approved Tuesday for autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease.
The progressive genetic disorder is the fourth-leading cause of kidney failure. It causes fluid-filled cysts to develop in and damage kidneys.
The FDA rejected it in 2013 but approved it after the drugmaker did an additional study. That one-year study, involving 1,370 patients with advanced disease, found the drug on average slowed kidney function decline about 35 percent more than dummy pills.
Otsuka says the drug, also known as tolvaptan, will cost $13,401 per month without insurance.
Jynarque can cause serious, even fatal liver injury, excessive urination and other side effects.
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The Red Wolves bench erupts after a three-pointer in the second half of Conrad's 73-62 win at home against Ursuline Friday. William Bretzger, The News Journal
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UNITED NATIONS: U.N. experts say North Korea is flouting U.N. sanctions on oil and gas, engaging in prohibited ballistic missile cooperation with Syria and Myanmar, and earning nearly $200 million in just nine months last year from illegal commodity exports.
The experts say Pyongyang is still able to access the global financial system through "deceptive practices combined with critical deficiencies in the implementation of financial sanctions." And it still engages in "widespread conventional arms deals and cyber operations to steal military secrets."
The executive summary of the panel's report to the Security Council, obtained Friday by The Associated Press, said North Korean diplomats "continue to play a key role in the country's prohibited programs."
The panel said tougher sanctions haven't been matched by the "political will" and coordinated efforts to implement them.
Sandy Springs Police have charged a man with vehicular homicide and failure to maintain lane following a fatal wreck Sunday, March 18.
The crash occurred on I-285 E near Roswell Road.
Authorities determined two collisions occurred the location. The first was a three vehicle collision involving a Honda Accord, an Infinity G35, and a Ford F-150 pickup truck. The second incident involved a Toyota Sequoia.
The Toyota swerved to avoid the first crash. The driver lost control and the vehicle struck a guardrail on the shoulder of the road causing it to overturn. The passenger, 54-year-old Susan Cho, in the vehicle was partially ejected and pinned under the vehicle. Cho was pronounced dead at the scene by the Fulton County Medical Examiner.
The driver of the vehicle, 61-year-old David Cho was charged by police. Cho was transported to an area hospital for his injuries sustained in the crash.
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What can kill you on Danger Island? Pretty much everything. Archer's new season premieres April 25 on FXX.
Seattle Mariners' Gordon Beckham is congratulated after scoring against the Texas Rangers in a baseball game Tuesday, May 15, 2018, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Summer vacation is now over for tens of thousands of kids.
Monday was the first day of school for many.
In Palm Beach County it was also the day to show off changes and improvements thanks, in part, to a penny sales tax.
The first stop for Palm Beach County Deputy Superintendent Dr. David Christiansen was Jaega Middle School in West Palm Beach. He was checking in on new principal Dr. Allen.
"You're returning home," said Christiansen to Dr. Anthony Allen.
Next stop was Hidden Oaks which has expanded to a K-8.
"First day of school is always so exciting," said Christiansen.
His third stop was Del Prado Elementary School in Boca Raton where this summer, sales tax money provided upgraded paving.
"The majority of our 187 schools are being touched by this tax referendum," said Christiansen.
Christiansen says the district will hold off for now on any more improvements until holiday break and next summer.
Morsal Amini, a refugee from Afghanistan is pictured Friday, March 16, 2018 at her Modesto home. Amini was denied enrollment last month at the Language Institute at Davis High School. Andy Alfaro aalfaro@modbee.com
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Dozens of people gathered at Kelowna’s Rotary Beach on Saturday to pay tribute to Bob Purdy, the Okanagan’s best-known paddle boarder.
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Texas A&M may have stumbled out of the gate in 2017, blowing a big lead in a loss to UCLA, but they've managed to keep their composure and win every game since, including a pair of victories of SEC opponents leading up to Saturday. Top-ranked Alabama has never looked better under Nick Saban after dominant wins over Vanderbilt and Ole Miss, but the players and coaches know they'll get everyone's best shot this season. That includes the Aggies under Kevin Sumlin, who have had some success against Saban in the recent past (remember Johnny Manziel?). Bama looks great, but it's always a challenge on the road in the SEC.
The Garvin County Sheriff says a man has been pronounced dead after a shooting at the Greater Wynnewood Exotic Animal Park.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Thousands of people searching for work following the abandonment of a nuclear power project in South Carolina are invited to job fairs this week.
Gov. Henry McMaster plans to attend the first Employ SC job fair Monday. It will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at The Center for Advanced Technical Studies in Chapin, not far from the now-scuttled project at V.C. Summer Nuclear Station. A second job fair Wednesday is co-hosted by the city of Columbia.
The July 31 decision by SCE&G and state-owned Santee Cooper left about 6,000 people jobless.
McMaster says Employ SC was created to help connect them with available jobs. Click here for more information.
All state agencies with openings are participating in the job fairs. Participating companies include Duke Energy, Michelin, and Georgia Pacific.
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Vandalized American flag and pole replaced at Rock Hill apartment complex
Residents and management at Oak Hollow Apartments in Rock Hill were outraged at the theft and vandalism of the American flag in front of the complex. Management had a new pole and flag installed so all can be proud and see it fly again.
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It wasn’t a surprise at all. Tyler Eifert’s back injury and rookie WR John Ross’ knee injury will keep both players out for Sunday’s game against the Bills.
Eifert has yet to play this season. Speed receiver John Ross appeared in just the opener so far this season.
Out Pos. Player Injury TE Tyler Eifert Back H-B Ryan Hewitt Knee WR John Ross Knee S Derron Smith Ankle Questionable Pos. Player Injury LB Jordan Evans Hamstring
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New Zealanders still don't know who will next lead their country after a final vote count from a general election two weeks ago tightened the close race between liberals and incumbent conservatives.
Election officials on Saturday released the final 17 percent of the vote tally, including votes cast by people who were overseas.
Negotiations to form the next government will now begin in earnest. The conservative National Party ended with 44 percent of the vote, while the liberal bloc of the Labour Party and the Green Party ended with a combined 43 percent.
That left both sides needing to negotiate with the small New Zealand First party, led by maverick lawmaker Winston Peters. That party finished with 7 percent of the vote, leaving it holding the balance of power.
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Tom Cleverley has been handed the chance to revive his career at Newcastle.
Rafa Benitez wants the Everton midfielder on loan for the rest of the season, with an option to buy if the Geordies are promoted.
Ronald Koeman is trying to strengthen his midfield and is considering rivalling West Brom for Manchester United’s Morgan Schneiderlin.
Cleverley has only made 12 appearances this season, several as a late substitute.
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Benitez has taken charge of transfer wheeling and dealing at Newcastle, alongside MD Lee Charnley.
Brentford striker Scott Hogan is high on Benitez’s wanted list, but could cost up to £15m.
He is also in for Bournemouth star Callum Wilson.
CHICAGO (CBS) — An Elgin man is going to prison for sexually assaulting a child in 2016.
5-year-old David Gallardo pleaded guilty to criminal sexual assault in exchange for five years in prison.
According to the Kane County Assistant State’s Attorney Megan Baxter, Gallardo sexually assaulted the victim who was under the age of 18.
Along with his prison term, Gallardo has to register as a sexual offender for life.
The Illinois Sexual Offender Registration Act mandates that he serve at least 85 percent of his sentence.
Gallardo receives credit for 585 days served in the Kane County Jail where he was being held.
GANGNEUNG, South Korea (AP) The American men have won the Olympic gold medal in curling in a decisive upset of Sweden.
John Shuster skipped the United States to a 10-7 victory on Saturday for only the second curling medal in U.S. history. Shuster was part of the other one, too, as the lead thrower on Pete Fenson’s bronze-medal team at the 2006 Turin Games.
The Americans received a good luck call from Mr. T before the match. The King of Sweden was there, as was U.S. presidential daughter Ivanka Trump.
They saw Shuster convert a double-takeout for a five-ender in the eighth – an exceedingly rare score that made it 10-5 and essentially clinched the win.
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LAUDERHILL, Fla. (AP) — Authorities say at least two people were injured when a crane collapsed on two homes in a Florida neighborhood.
Lauderhill Fire Rescue Capt. Jerry Gonzalez says tge crane was being used to put up Florida Power & Light electric poles Wednesday afternoon when it fell on the two houses.
No fatalities were reported, and Gonzalez wasn’t sure of the extent of the injuries.
Gonzalez says firefighters are going through the houses to make sure no one else was inside. The crane smashed through the roof of one of the homes, causing extensive damage.
Gonzalez says it wasn’t immediately clear what caused the collapse.
FPL spokesman Richard Beltran confirmsd the crane was being operated by a contractor when it tipped over. He had no additional information.
Lauderhill is northwest of Fort Lauderdale.
Zimbabwe hosted its first albino beauty contest in Harare, to raise awareness about albinism. University of Zimbabwe student Sithembiso Mutukura won the contest which aims to combat prejudice and violence against albinos.. IMAGES
It's time for some spring time bling as the St. Marys Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual Elk County Women's Social on Wednesday, April 26. Enjoy a ladies night out as part of an evening of relaxation from 6-9 p.m. at The Fine Line, located on North St. Marys Street, while painting a mug, glass or small vase with instructional support from local artist Ashley Denio. Tickets are $25 including a dinner of a tossed garden salad, a ham apple wrap, chicken salad sandwiches, spaetzle soup and dessert.
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April 6 Postmedia Network Canada Corp:
* Postmedia reports second quarter results
* Postmedia Network Canada Corp says revenue for quarter was $180.8 million as compared to $209.1 million in prior year
* Postmedia Network Canada Corp- net loss in quarter ended february 28, 2017 was $26.5 million, as compared to $225.1 million in same period in prior year
* Postmedia Network Canada -will continue to identify and undertake ongoing cost reduction initiatives in an effort to address revenue declination in legacy print business
* Postmedia Network Canada - decrease in net loss in quarter primarily result of $187.0 million non-cash impairment charge prior year,interest expense decrease
* Postmedia Network Canada Corp - qtrly diluted loss per share attributable to equity holders of company $0.28 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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TOKYO'S skyline is set to welcome 45 new skyscrapers by the time the city hosts the Olympics in 2020, as a surge of buildings planned in the early years of Abenomics near completion.
Japan's capital will see nearly 50 per cent more new high-rise space in the next three years
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Cedar Grove Police Officer Raymond Cassella with his award from Mothers Against Drunk Driving. (Photo: Courtesy of Cedar Grove police)
Cedar Grove Police Officer Raymond Cassella received a 2016 Distinguished Service Award from Mothers Against Drunk Driving, or MADD.
Patrolman Cassella received the award for his "proactive efforts in keeping the roads safe from impaired drivers," according to a press release.
The award was presented at a ceremony held at Rutgers University.
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Liverpool took a big step towards the Champions League final with a 5-2 win over AS Roma in their semi-final, first leg at Anfield on Tuesday.
Two late Roma goals, however, will give the Italians, who came back from 4-1 down to beat Barcelona in the previous round, some hope of an upset in the return game next Wednesday.
Two superbly taken goals from Mohamed Salah gave Juergen Klopp’s side a 2-0 lead at halftime and Liverpool ripped Roma apart after the break.
A Sadio Mane goal and then two Roberto Firmino goals put Liverpool 5-0 up and Klopp felt comfortable enough to take off Salah, who had been outstanding.
Yet Edin Dzeko struck for the visitors in the 81st minute and four minutes later Diego Perotti converted a penalty to generate some tension for the return in Rome.
Bayern Munich and Real Madrid meet in the other semi-final on Wednesday.
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A man charged with first degree murder in connection with the death of Steven Miller will be arraigned in Supreme Court next month.
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If he’s harboring any thoughts of challenging Gov. Cuomo next year, Mayor de Blasio would be well advised to shelve them, according to a poll Friday.
A Quinnipiac University poll found that even in his stronghold of New York City, Cuomo would clobber the mayor in a 2018 Democratic primary by grabbing 60 percent of the vote, to his 31 percent.
The results were so lopsided that even Democrats who consider themselves “very liberal” split , with 48 percent backing the progressive mayor and 46 percent going with the governor.
De Blasio and Cuomo have a tense relationship and 52 percent of voters believe their never-ending feud hurts the city.
More voters side with Cuomo (43 percent) than de Blasio (32 percent).
But most, 47 percent, think they have “honest disagreements” and just 35 percent say the feud is “personal.”
The poll of 822 likely New York City voters was taken Sept. 27 to Oct. 4.
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After spending years fighting to keep drones from flying over prisons, South Carolina corrections officials have unveiled plans to use the small unmanned aircraft to keep a remote eye on inmates, an effort they said is the first of its kind in the country.
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Stand-up comedian Ralphie May has died at the age of 45 TMZ reports.
May died at a private residence in Las Vegas Friday morning, October 6th, according to TMZ. The comedian had been battling pneumonia for six weeks and died of cardiac arrest.
His stand-up career started back in 2003 when he placed second on “Last Comic Standing.” Since then, May has been touring around the country and appeared on several comedic specials on Netflix and Comedy Central.
TMZ says in 2015, he and his wife Lahna Turner, also a comedian, filed for divorce. Ralphie was devastated by the split and the ensuing custody battle over their 2 kids.
Officers responded to reports of a man in the roadway on Rio Linda Boulevard near Alamos Avenue just before 12:30 a.m. Sunday. The department is looking for information about a vehicle that may have been involved in the crash.
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Satire will make Roberto Aguayo’s departure from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers even tougher for him to take.
A YouTube user named Holyfield on Saturday published a compilation video of the kicks Aguayo missed for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the 2016 NFL regular season. The timing of the video’s release coincides with Tampa Bay cutting Aguayo and the Chicago Bears claiming him off waivers a day later.
Aguayao, 21, converted just 22 of his 31 field-goal attempts and missed two of his 34 extra-point attempts during his difficult rookie season. Adam Sandler’s song, “The Lonesome Kicker,” provides the musical backing to this video of Aguayo’s misses with Tampa Bay.
Tampa Bay infamously traded up to select Aguayo in the second round of the 2016 NFL Draft (59th overall). Aguayo became the highest kicker taken since Mike Nugent in 2005, something Bucs general manager Jason Licht described Tuesday as a mistake.
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Abhay Singh Atwal was born at 12:27 am on Janaury 1st at Surrey Memorial Hospital.
Abhay is family’s third child, and all are boys. First Arjun, 10, and Balbhag, 7, they were born in March. The family is very happy.
Lib Dem Councillors John Dodd, Nigel Ashton and Daniel Lewis hold regular advice centres. We are there to meet you and discuss any Council problems you may have. No appointment necessary. Just pop in.
We are at St John's Primary School, Rufford Road, Crossens, every second Saturday in the month (except August) between 11am and 12 noon.We are at the BoxTree Kitchen for Queenscourt, 192 Cambridge Road (by the Manor Road roundabout) every fourth Thursday in the month (except December) between 10:30 am and 11:30 am.
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Hoping to avenge a 14-point loss in Athens last year that helped put the Georgia Bulldogs firmly in the hunt for a National Championship, the Gamecocks and the Bulldogs have set a game time for the 2018 game.
The USC-UGA game will be televised Sept. 8, 2018 at 3:30 p.m. on CBS.
South Carolina begins their season against Coastal Carolina on Sept. 1.
The Gamecocks are coming off a 9-4 season with an Outback Bowl victory over the Michigan Wolverines. The Bulldogs, meanwhile, look to get back in the title hunt after they came up short against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2018 College Football Playoff National Championship.
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Magic mushrooms, LSD and marijuana were seized, and police say it was all destined for kids in the area.
Kris Dunn dug back into his high school bag of tricks to electrify the Target Center crowd on Sunday night during the Timberwolves’ loss to Portland.
Dunn dribbled between his legs early in the fourth quarter, then literally threw the ball around Portland guard Shabazz Napier, went around him and drove to the rim. That sucked in a help defender, leading to Dunn kicking out to Gorgui Dieng, who buried an open jumper to complete the play.
OH MY GOD KRIS DUNN pic.twitter.com/6kHYbwNK1O — Dane Carbaugh (@danecarbaugh) January 2, 2017
The move left just about everyone in the building in a state of shock. Like, everyone.
Dunn said the last time he pulled that move out came in high school, and he wasn’t sure he was going to use it on Sunday night.
“If I’d have lost it, coach (Tom Thibodeau) would have took me out,” Dunn said after the game, “so it was debatable.”
Dunn said he tried the move four times in high school, and it only worked twice.
The NBA success rate is currently 100 percent.
Monday's forecast calls for a 100 percent chance of rain in the morning and a 50 percent chance of rain in the evening, according to the National Weather Service.
In the morning, rainfall up to two inches is possible. Rain in the evening isn't expected to be as heavy.
Temperatures will hover between 48 and 57 degrees.
Tuesday is expected to be rainy as well, but the precipitation is expected to hold up later in the week.
A large investigation has been launched into a brazen, "targeted" attack on a western Sydney home, in which a 13-year-old was shot in the leg on Tuesday night.
It is believed at least two people were travelling in a silver SUV when it pulled up near the driveway of a home on Constance Street, Guildford, about 9.45pm.
Within seconds, multiple shots were fired from the passenger side of the vehicle and into the home's open garage, where a group of young girls were gathered.
The SUV then drove away, although the direction in which it travelled remains unknown.
Emergency services rushed to the scene and found the girl had been shot in the thigh.
She was treated by paramedics before being taken to The Children's Hospital at Westmead in a serious but stable condition. She remains in intensive care, following surgery.
Drouin left Saturday's game against the Ducks in the period after getting hit in the ribs by a slap shot from allied defenseman Karl Alzner, John Lu of TSN.ca reports. Since the pivot was spotted in street clothes upon exiting the home venue, it's safe to say his day is done.
Drouin only managed 6:08 of ice time in the contest, with his team up 4-2 at the second intermission. This is the last thing the Habs need, as they lost three straight games heading into Saturday's action and require nothing short of a miracle to wind up in the postseason. Montreal will host the Senators as soon as Sunday, so expect a quick turnaround as far as reevaluating Drouin goes.
Douglas Reed says there is no relationship between the universal, loving God of the New Testament and the cursing psychopathic tribal deity of Deuteronomy. The Old and New Testaments never should have been bound together.
Sabba – I had often wondered why the Church Fathers had decided to keep the Torah and attach it to the New Testament despite their contents being completely antithetical. I had often seen their decision as a blind and fatal mistake. But I now believe that they had no other choice.
Jesus is the Christ, but the concept of Messiahship is entirely jewish and is rooted in the Torah. The Church Fathers had to keep it, though renamed it ‘the Old Testament’, to explain, justify and legitimize the Messiahship of Jesus, the Son of Man, the Son of Mary (PBUT).
Jesus and therefore Christianity, is nothing more than the fulfillment of an old jewish prophecy and this could explain why they decided to included into their Bible. CONTINUE READING
If you think you know what Crocs look like, think again. Drew Barrymore just collaborated with the brand and the foam clogs look chicer than ever. Instead of the classic solid colors that we're used to seeing, the actress mixed blue and yellow tones for her first Crocs Color-Block collection.
You'll also find slides on the roster and personal touches that are oh-so Drew—like daisy and heart embellishments. The six new styles are also affordable with prices ranging from $30 to $50, so you might as well grab a pair for the entire family. Yes, they have kid sizes, too.
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — A prominent white nationalist website that promoted a Virginia rally that ended in deadly violence Saturday is losing its internet domain host.
GoDaddy tweeted late Sunday night that it has given the Daily Stormer 24 hours to move its domain to another provider because the site has violated GoDaddy’s terms of service.
GoDaddy spokesman Dan Race tells the New York Daily News that the Daily Stormer violated its terms of service by labeling a woman killed in an attack at the event in Charlottesville “fat” and “childless.” Heather Heyer was killed Saturday when police say a man plowed his car into a group of demonstrators protesting the white nationalist rally.
Shortly after GoDaddy tweeted its decision, the site posted an article claiming it had been hacked and would be shut down.
April 6 Danone:
* U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia issued an order on April 5 which will allow for the completion of the company's acquisition of WhiteWave
* Danone and WhiteWave expect the transaction to close within 5 business days as from the date of the court's order of April 5
* Danone had earlier won U.S. antitrust approval for its $10.4 billion WhiteWave takeover
* In July 2016, France's Danone first announced its WhiteWave acquisition, in a deal which Danone said would double the size of its U.S. business. The deal also marked Danone's largest acquisition since 2007.
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A Tennessee sheriff’s deputy was killed Wednesday and a manhunt was on for the gunman, officials said.
A Dickson County sheriff’s deputy got into an altercation with the suspect when the deputy responded to a report of a stolen vehicle in Kingston Springs, The Tennessean reported.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation identified the suspect as Steven Wiggins. He was described as a white male with balding, brown hair.
An alert for an armed suspect was issued for residents in Dickson and authorities urged residents to contact authorities if they see anything suspicious. Video on social media appeared to show state troopers in tactical gear converging on the area.
The deputy wasn’t immediately identified.
Since the start of 2018, at least 37 law enforcement officers across the U.S. have died while on duty -- with 24 of the deaths caused by gunfire.
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A section of a major road near Stockton has been blocked following a collision involving a car and a motorbike.
A section of the A426 at the Calias Lane crossroads near the Boat Inn north of Stockton has been blocked after a traffic incident.
Police are in attendance with ambulance service.
There are no reports of serious injuries at this time.
The incident was reported to the police at approximately 4:30pm.
The Indiana Pacers kicked off 2017 by giving us a humorous reminder of one of 2016’s most memorable gaffes. A day after Mariah Carey’s New Year’s Eve performance was marred by technical difficulties, the Pacers decided to have “Lip Sync Cam”, spotlighting fans as they attempted to sign “Emotions” – one of Carey’s numerous hits.
The @Pacers and @SportsVanessa just did the Mariah Carey Lip Sync cam and our whole section is 😂😂😂 #PacersGameNight #MariahCarey pic.twitter.com/0pBg4DPYQZ — Jimmy Larrabee (@JBuzz715) January 2, 2017
Is it just a coincidence that “Emotions” was one of the songs Carey attempted to perform Saturday night? Probably not but funny nonetheless.
Monday August 14
Mpho is banned from dating Lesedi. Nolwazi is unsettled about what her visitor has to say. Jack sets out to sow division among the Morokas.
Tuesday August 15
Sphe alters the lab results to cover up her actions. Fana realises he’s out of his depth and confesses all. The brothers gang up on Tau – they want him out.
Wednesday August 16
Smanga realises there’s more to the confrontation that happened at The Eat. Things get ugly between mother and daughter when Nandi voices her suspicions. Mrekza is a mess after an unexpected phone call.
Thursday August 17
Will Mazwi fall for Jack’s manipulation? Gadaffi is relieved when suspicion is deflected away from him. Mpho sneaks out of the house.
Friday August 18
The Morokas are left reeling when Rori’s heart stops. Thabi’s journal offers some interesting information. Tshidi is beside herself with worry about Thomas’ revelation.
Oklahoma and Kansas can thank Canada for a dearth of tornadoes.
Neither state have had a confirmed tornado this year when statistically, they should each have had about 19 so far, according to AccuWeather Inc. Frequent dips of cold air from Canada have kept temperature and humidity surges to a minimum, while a storm track favoring a northern course across the U.S. has kept them away from moisture and heat in the deep South.
Oklahoma is prime territory for tornadoes this time of year, so not having any so far is really unusual. In fact, even this date has been busy; In records going back to 1982, there has almost always been a tornado somewhere in Oklahoma on April 24, according to the U.S. Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma.
If Oklahoma gets through the rest of the month without a tornado it will be only the third time ever, after 1987 and 1988, according to State College, Pennsylvania-based AccuWeather. The latest start to tornado season in Kansas was May 28, 1980.
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OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Oklahoma Supreme Court says an initiative petition seeking a public vote on whether to increase the oil and gas production tax to help fund education can move forward.
The court ruled on Monday that the petition is "legally sufficient" to be submitted to a vote of the people. Supporters will now have a 90-day window to gather about 124,000 signatures.
The Oklahoma Independent Petroleum Association argued the proposal created an unconstitutional retroactive tax and violated the single-subject rule. The court disagreed.
The proposal by Restore Oklahoma Now, Inc. would increase the tax on oil and gas production in Oklahoma by 5 percent. About 90 percent of the revenue would be earmarked for a $4,000 teacher raise, with the rest aimed at early education programs.
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Four South Ayrshire councillors, led by Girvan and South Carrick councillor Ian Fitzsimmons, have asked for the council’s Riverside office development plans to be called in for scrutiny.
The plans came unstuck when a planning application for the new office block was rejected despite officers recommending it be approved.
Now South Ayrshire officials have been asked to bring a report back to the council in August for the £11 million office block development.
Over £500,000 has already been spent on the project.
A council spokesman said: “The expenditure is in line with expected costs for a project of this size and includes design team, project management and advisor fees, surveys and statutory consent.”
The proposals were a key aspect of the council’s office rationalisation strategy.
Jonesboro police are on the scene of a crash involving a motorcycle.
According to Jonesboro police, the crash happened on Johnson Avenue between Fisher and Patrick.
One person was taken to a local hospital with minor injuries, police said.
Region 8 News will have more information as details emerge. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook for up to the minute updates.
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MARCELLUS — Centreville’s softball team brought its heavy artillery to Marcellus and left with a pair of convincing Southwest 10 Conference wins Monday.
Scott Logan’s Lady Bulldogs earned an 11-0 win over the Lady Wildcats in game one, and a 10-0 decision in the nightcap.
Both games ended after five innings on the 10-run mercy rule.
Hannah Duchene picked up the win in game one for Centreville allowing just one hit, one walk with six strikeouts.
Mackenzie Troyer belted three hits for Centreville, including a double and triple, and had one RBI.
Mackenzi Sheteron, Emma Russell, and Kaylee Trattles all added a double.
Joanna Larsen had two hits, one RBI, and scored three runs. Oliva Deeds added two hits and scored once. Morgan Walton had one hit, one RBI and scored once. Russell added one RBI and scored once. Trattles drove in two runs.
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Durham Police have arrested a suspect wanted in the December armed robbery of a convenience store.Christopher Mandy-Lasalle Holder, 33, was arrested Friday at an apartment on Wiggins Street. He was wanted in the December 27 robbery of Trinity Food Mart at 402 E. Trinity Ave.Holder was placed in Durham County Jail under a $250,000 bond on the robbery charge. He was given an additional $250,000 bond for other charges unrelated to the robbery.Holder was also wanted on charges of breaking and entering, larceny, conspiracy, possession of a stolen vehicle and failure to return a rental vehicle.
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THOUSANDS of rush-hour commuters faced severe delays this evening after a lorry tipped over on the M8 as Storm Caroline lashed the Lothians.
The HGV overturned after hitting the central reservation shortly after 4pm, blocking the eastbound carriageway at Junction 3 near Bathgate.
Police and recovery vehicles were called while the driver of the truck escaped with minor injuries.
All lanes were re-opened by 6.30pm - but traffic remained heavy in the area.
Storm Caroline has plunged the region into subzero temperatures with winds of up to 116mph forecast.
A new French law requires many companies to lay out clear rules for after-hours work. MSNBC's Ali Velshi reports.
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This is the update for Wasilla and Palmer Real Estate for March 27-April 3, 2017. This includes the whole Matanuska-Susitna Borough.
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The United Arab Emirates says its ambassador to Afghanistan has died of wounds sustained in a January bombing that also claimed the lives of five other Emirati nationals.
The official WAM news agency on Wednesday cited the Ministry of Presidential Affairs in announcing the death of Ambassador Juma Mohammed Abdullah al-Kaabi.
The ambassador was wounded in a bombing in the southern Afghan city of Kandahar on Jan. 10. Kandahar Gov. Homayun Azizia was among others wounded in the explosion.
The Taliban denied they were behind the blast, which the militant group blamed on an "internal local rivalry."
Clarendon GOP to meet Thursday
Last Updated: February 2, 2018 at 2:04 pm
The Clarendon County GOP will meet Thursday at the Cornerstone Fellowship Free Will Baptist Church 2116 Greeleyville Highway (US Hwy. 521 & State Hwy. 261) Manning, SC 29102
Doors will open at 6 pm with supper at 6:30 pm. Food will be furnished by the ladies of the church,. Donations will be accepted.
Program will begin at 7:00pm.
Our special guest will be SC Atty. Gen. Alan Wilson.
Malacañang said on Tuesday it would not interfere in the supposed tax evasion case of businessman Lucio Tan.
“It’s best left to the DOJ (Department of Justice),” Secretary Ernesto Abella, presidential spokesperson, told reporters.
During his visit to Qatar last week, President Rodrigo Duterte in a speech before overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) slammed Tan and said he would have to pay his unpaid taxes.
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Duterte said Tan has almost P30 billion of tax deficiencies.
“He has to pay. He has to pay,” he said.
But in an interview with reporters on Monday, Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Commissioner Caesar Dulay said he was not aware of any pending case against Tan regarding his tax liabilities.
Dulay said, however, he would look into this.
“Frankly, I am not aware of any pending case against Mr Lucio Tan,” he said. “But give me a few more days and I’ll look at the records and talk to the assessment people of BIR and probably I can come out with a definite answer.” /atm/rga
President-elect Donald Trump talks to reporters as he and his wife, Melania, arrive for a New Year's Eve celebration at his Mar-a-lago Club resort in Palm Beach, Fla. President-elect Donald Trump has repeatedly questioned whether critical computer networks can ever be protected from intruders, alarming cybersecurity experts who say his comments could upend more than a decade of national cybersecurity policy and put both government and private data at risk.
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Brian becomes attracted to a female show dog he met at the vet's office and decides to enter a show dog competition in the hopes of breeding with her.
One of the NFL’s all-time great receivers called it quits after Sunday’s loss to the Bengals, and we’ll all miss his on-field entertainment and off-the-field quotables.
Steve Smith took to Twitter to announce his retirement officially after the Week 17 loss in this post:
Smith has long said his kids are growing up and he wants to be a part of that, so maybe that’s why he posted this on Saturday.
16yrs of ball has given me alot of things But Can't Buy this A family's Love 💜💜! My biggest fans R here #Smithgang #SSmithWPMOYchallenge pic.twitter.com/pT1kg5fjiH — Steve Smith Sr (@89SteveSmith) January 1, 2017
Ravens-Steelers games will still be great in the future, but won’t have the same feel without Smith and Mike Mitchell jawing at each other. Overall, Smith was such a character on and off the field, and NFL fans will certainly miss him.
And, for the record, if I had a Hall of Fame vote, Smith would get in—even over both the Johnsons (Andre and Calvin), and guys like Isaac Bruce as well.
NEW YORK (AP) — Watching NFL football games on your phone used to be mainly limited to Verizon customers. Soon anyone will be able to watch football games on the go for free on Yahoo’s app, now that Verizon owns Yahoo.
But people who want to watch football through online-TV services like Sling will have more problems. An NFL game on ESPN will still be blocked on the Sling app on a phone — and starting next season, on tablets, too. Verizon apps will have the exclusive rights on phones and tablets.
Verizon bought Yahoo in June and is trying to build a digital ad business to rival Facebook and Google. Verizon’s multi-year deal with the NFL takes effect in January. Playoffs will stream on Yahoo, Verizon’s app go90 and the NFL’s own app.
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In Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Paula Vogel’s How I Learned to Drive a young woman’s sexual awakening in 1960’s Maryland takes place under the watchful eye of her Uncle Peck. But in a culture that both fetishizes and threatens the purity of youth, all is not as it seems. From LA Theatre Works.
FC Halifax Town will take on neighbours Brighouse in a pre-season friendly on Tuesday, July 10 (7.45pm).
Last season’s friendly between the two clubs finished 4-2 to Halifax.
The Shaymen have already announced friendlies at The Shay against Port Vale, managed by former Town boss Neil Aspin, on Tuesday, July 17, and Stockport on Saturday, July 7.
At least six people have died after a huge fire destroyed a tower block in west London, with the death toll expected to rise. Flames tore up the 24-storey Grenfell Tower in north Kensington, leaving people trapped on upper floors, some holding babies from windows and others jumping from their flats.
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You can breakfast at the restaurant, Assaggia Roma, or in your room; it's a great spread, and there's 24-hour room service. Assaggia is smart, yet informal, and is a café-bar throughout the day, favoured by impeccably dressed locals as well as guests. For lunch and dinner there's a Roman tasting menu – a chance to try out some of the staples of Roman cuisine, such as amatriciana (pasta with bacon) or meatballs, given a gourmet makeover while not straying too far from their roots as nonna's (grandmother's) recipes.
Hammon FCCLA Students Qualify for Nationals
Eight Hammon FCCLA students earned the right to participate in the state STAR events, progressing through districts and regionals. On March 29-31, over 500 participants entered 30 events at Stillwater and Oklahoma City.
Animatronic dinosaurs will make Castle Quay their home on Saturday, April 28 from 11am until 4pm.
The life like beasts will be the star attraction in a day of family fun which includes free face painting for children.
Paul Jackson, centre manager at Castle Quay Shopping Centre, said: “It will be a fantastic day for families to see these amazing dinosaurs in the centre. This is a must see for all dinosaur fanatics.”
For more information visit the centre’s website.
ATCHISON, Kan. (AP) – A motorist driving on four flat tires led police on a two-hour pursuit in parts of Kansas and Missouri before his arrest.
The News-Press Now reports the chase began early Thursday in northeast Kansas’ Atchison County when officers attempted to stop a pickup truck on a warrant with several felony violations.
Police say the suspect later drove into neighboring Missouri, through St. Joseph and toward Savannah. St. Joseph police laid a spike strip that blew out all four tires of the suspect’s vehicle.
Police say the pursuit ended in Savannah, Missouri, where the vehicle veered into a ditch. Officers found drugs and three loaded weapons in the vehicle.
The suspect was taken to a hospital because officers believe he ingested several grams of methamphetamine prior to the arrest. Police say the suspect will be jailed after his hospital evaluation.
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ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Dan Dawson had three goals and three assists and Joe Resetarits struck twice and added four helpers as the Rochester Knighthawks toppled the Calgary Roughnecks 17-6 on Saturday in the National Lacrosse League season opener for both teams.
Cory Vitarelli, Josh Currier and Kyle Jackson each had a pair of goals for the Knighthawks (1-0), who got singles from Cody Jamieson, Luc Magnan, Ian Llord, Scott Campbell, Dylan Evans and Brad Gillies.
Matt Vinc made 40 saves for the win.
Dan MacRae, Zach Currier, Curtis Manning, Greg Harnett, Holden Cattoni and Riley Loewen scored for the Roughnecks (0-1).
Frank Scigliano and Christian Del Bianco split duties in net for Calgary. Scigliano allowed 10 goals on 29 shots while Del Bianco made 15 saves on 22 shots.
The WGA just announced that the submission period is now open for the 2018 WGA Documentary Screenplay Award which will honor outstanding achievement in documentary feature writing. Submissions will be accepted today through Nov. 17, 2017 at 5:30 PM.
WGA Documentary Screenplay nominees, as well as Original and Adapted Screenplay nominees, will be announced on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018. The 2018 70th Annual WGA Awards will be presented at concurrent ceremonies on Sunday, Feb. 11, 201 in New York City at the Edison Ballroom and in Los Angeles at the Beverly Hilton.
Qualifications for WGA Documentary Screenplay Award eligibility include:
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Another state softball title and 30 wins makes Keller ace Star-Telegram player of the year
Running two restaurants means the team of Melissa Buchholz and Ross Bachhuber usually opt for casual spots near their Bay View neighborhood. They like to pick up a pizza at Anodyne (2920 S. Kinnickinnic Ave.) on their way home. “Their crust has amazing flavor and chew and they always have seasonal specials, but our all-time favorite on their menu is the ’nduja and pickled peppers.” Iron Grate BBQ (4177 S. Howell Ave.) is also a go-to spot. Melissa says that chef Aaron Patin “makes the perfect brisket with the best crust, the pulled pork is insanely good, and the beans are delicious and porky. It’s super delish day two, when we inevitably have leftovers because we have no self control and pretty much order everything on the menu.”
A snapping turtle swims in the water at Binney Park pond in Old Greenwich, Conn. Thursday, July 21, 2016.
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PEMBROKE PARK (CBSMiami) — A car slammed into the Broward Sheriff’s Office substation Monday morning.
The car slammed into the building, located in Pembroke Park at 3201 W Hallandale Beach Blvd., around 11:30 a.m. and exploded, according to the Broward Sheriff’s Office.
The car went so far into the building that it was hard for Chopper4 to see it.
A man who was painting inside the building rescued the female driver who was, according to BSO, mumbling at the time.
The painter said the woman was engulfed in flames when he jumped in to save her.
She was taken to Memorial Regional Hospital as a trauma alert patient.
A BSO employee twisted her ankle during the incident while she was trying to get away from the car.
The cause of the crash is unknown at this time.
Deputies said they did find an accelerant inside the woman’s car.
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The government is failing in providing clean drinking water. We live in a country where people die due to unhygienic water, 44% of the population doesn’t have access to clean drinking water and the percentage is proliferating quickly. Circumstances are way worse in rural areas as 90% don’t have access to the basic necessity of life and the threat of clean drinking water scarcity contains one of the prime challenges Pakistan is facing. Shocking research has shown that about 200,000 children in Pakistan die every year due to diarrhea alone.
Agencies and societies need to work together and take all possible steps to resolve the water shortage and provision of clean drinking water to citizens.
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Rugby: New Zealand have humiliated France at the Hamilton 7s and sending a message out to the rest of the competition.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate's GOP and Democratic leaders can't agree on much, but they both say they want to dedicate weeks to passing legislation to fund the government next year — and avoid the annual take-it-or-leave-it vote on a foot-tall, $1 trillion-plus catchall spending bill.
For now, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and top Senate Democrat Chuck Schumer are saying all the right things to try to revive the older, more deliberative ways of doing Senate business rather than bundling the 12 annual spending bills together.
Critics say it gives too much power to top leaders while rank and file lawmakers are shut out of secretive negotiations.
President Donald Trump is playing a role as well, promising that he won't sign any more such "omnibus" appropriations bills.
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CHICAGO -- Ana Belaval and Pat Tomasulo drove a bus of Cubs fans around the city to get everyone excited for the NLDS, which starts Friday night! Here are some of the highlights:
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CHICAGO (AP) - A nursing mother is suing for discrimination after being told she should use the men's restroom to express breast milk when she reported for jury duty at a Chicago court.
Attorney Judith Miller says a clerk told her Oct. 2 that there was no a lactation room in Chicago's Daley Center. Miller had given birth 11 weeks earlier. She says the clerk said the power outlet in the women's restroom was broken, but that she could use the men's to pump instead.
Miller left the courthouse and didn't serve.
Miller and the American Civil Liberties Union have filed a lawsuit alleging discrimination by Chicago and Cook County under the Illinois Human Rights Act.
Cook County officials say the clerk was misinformed and that all city and county courts have private spaces available for nursing mothers.
Steady rain has been falling in Decatur County, as well as the rest of Georgia, that could lead to potential flooding.
An Indianapolis church has placed statues of Mary, Joseph and the baby Jesus in a cage of fencing topped with barbed wired to protest the Trump administration's zero tolerance immigration policy.The statues were erected Tuesday morning outside Christ Church Cathedral on downtown Indianapolis' Monument Circle and surrounded by the fencing.The Episcopalian church's dean and rector, the Rev. Stephen Carlsen, says the display that's part of the church's "Every Family is Holy Campaign" condemns the nation's immigration policy that's holding families in detention centers at the U.S.-Mexico border.He says the Holy Family was "a homeless family with nowhere to stay" and that the Bible says "we're supposed to love our neighbors as ourselves."President Donald Trump recently ended his administration's practice of separating families detained at the border.
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Thanks for a great 2017 Mummers Parade, Durning String Band! Please enjoy these photos and videos from this year's parade and our archive of your past performances. Gnome Sweet Gnome!
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque police are hoping someone recognizes a suspected thief caught on camera.
They say the man walked into the Kohl’s on Ellison NW, told employees he had a gun and forced the cashier to put $700 worth of electronics in a bag.
Police say he took a PlayStation 4, Beats headphones and other high-priced items.
If you know who he is, call Albuquerque Police at 843-STOP.
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A 17-year-old was sent to a Detroit area hospital after he was struck by a transport truck on Huron Church.
Police say it happened around 5:30pm on Friday, December 8th, 2017 at the intersection of Huron Church Road and Tecumseh Road West.
The teen remains in hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries.
The collision remains under investigation and investigators are looking to speak to any potential witnesses who have not yet spoken to police.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Windsor Police Service at 519-255-6700 ext. 4000, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS), or online at www.catchcrooks.com.
CLEVELAND – On the day that legendary Browns offensive lineman Joe Thomas officially retired from football, he decided to take in a Cavs game.
And that Cleveland NFL legend got a great big congratulatory bear hug from a Cleveland NBA legend.
It came as the Cavs introduced Joe Thomas during their game against the Milwaukee Bucks. That was when LeBron James ran over to show some love to Thomas.
It just doesn’t get any sweeter….or any more bittersweet….than this.
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ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – The New York Troopers Benevolent Association is raising money for two troopers that were struck on Sunday.
The association is asking anyone wishing to help the troopers make a donation to its Signal 30 Fund.
Donations can be made by check or online.
In order to make sure your donation goes specificially to Troopers Karow and Swartz, include their names in the memo line of the check.
For online donations, type in their names in the box that asks if the money is for a specific fundraising event.
NEWARK >> A man charged with murder in a woman’s 1991 slaying in Ohio has been found not guilty.
A jury acquitted 73-year-old Gustave Sapharas of the murder charge Thursday in a courtroom in Newark.
Authorities said a DNA match in 2009 helped lead to the North Canton man’s 2017 arrest in 21-year-old Bonita Parker’s slaying. The Columbus woman’s body was found in Licking County in August 1991. She had been stabbed in the heart.
County Prosecutor Bill Hayes said he respects the jury’s decision, but believes Sapharas is guilty.
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Defense attorney Diane Menashe said DNA evidence only showed Sapharas had been with Parker, who was known to work as a prostitute. Menashe said prosecutors offered no evidence that he killed her.
Sapharas maintains he didn’t know or recognize Parker.
Emergency crews were called to downtown Vancouver, Wednesday afternoon, where a taxi cab rolled over causing major traffic delays.
The crash happened at the intersection of Smithe and Howe Streets around 2:45 p.m.
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Police say the cab was southbound on Howe when it collided with a van pulling out of a parking spot.
The cab flipped on its side, while the van collided with a pickup truck. All drivers stayed on scene.
Police say the taxi had two occupants, with the passenger sustaining minor injuries. None of the drivers were hurt.
Crews took about an hour to clear the scene.
POCATELLO, Idaho — Jared Stutzman scored 17 points with five rebounds and Idaho State beat Division II Northwest Nazarene 73-57 on Saturday night.
Novak Topalovic added 13 points and 10 rebounds for the Bengals (3-5). Kyle Ingram and Balint Mocsan had 10 points apiece. Ingram also had 10 rebounds.
In the first half, five steals by Northwest Nazarene contributed to 12 Idaho State turnovers but Idaho State held on for a 39-32 edge at intermission.
The Bengals scored the first 10 points of the second half to open a 17-point lead and they led by double figures the rest of the way. Stutzman drained a 3-pointer and a Tapalovic made a jumper to stretch it 70-57 with 3:52 remaining and Northwest Nazarene went scoreless in the final four minutes.
Khalil Thompson scored 19 points to lead the Crusaders. Maurice Jones added 13 points and led the team with 11 rebounds and six steals.
Ban Ki-moon has been proposed as the new chair of the International Olympic Committee's ethics commission by the organisation's executive board.
The 73-year-old former United Nations secretary-general will learn if he is to succeed Youssoupha Ndiaye, who is standing down, when the full membership vote at an IOC session in Lima, Peru, in September.
"The UN and IOC have had a close working relationship over many years with both organisations contributing to building a peaceful and better world," Ban said.
"In working closely under the principles of the IOC movement, I will do my best to enhance the accountability and transparency of the IOC."
Ban was the UN's eighth secretary-general, a role he filled from from 2007 to 2016, and among his successes was introducing a code of ethics to the organisation.
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JV girls: Bryant vs. Fort Smith Southside
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The Bryant Lady Hornets junior varsity team hosted the Fort Smith Southside Lady Mavericks on Tuesday night at the Bryant High School gym.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he wants to withdraw American troops from Syria “relatively soon” but not before their mission is completed, adding that negotiations over the crisis there should be part of a larger deal regarding Iran.
People walk in a street during a media tour in Douma near Damascus, Syria April 23, 2018. REUTERS/ Ali Hashisho
“We want to come home. We’ll be coming home. But we want to leave a strong and lasting footprint, and that was a very big part of our discussion,” Trump said at a joint news conference with French President Emmanuel Macron at the White House.
Goodyear (based in Akron, Ohio) has a reputation for innovation and for developing advanced products. At the 2015 Geneva Motor Show, for example, it revealed concept tyres, including one with three adjustable internal tubes for varying road conditions and another that captures energy to generate electricity to contribute to electric vehicle battery charging.
Dunlop, which used to be Britain’s premier tyre maker, is now owned by Goodyear. Its founder, John Boyd Dunlop, developed the world’s first pneumatic (inflatable) rubber tyres.
German brand Fulda also dates back to the earliest years of motoring - and cycling - but became part of the Goodyear group in 1966.
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Lindholm compiled four points, 99 hits and a plus-4 rating through 44 games in 2017-18.
Lindholm is far from being an offensive threat, having only fired 22 shots on goal and making no power-play presence. Still, the 23-year-old has adjusted well to the North American game -- he only played in Sweden until the 2016-17 campaign -- and stayed out of the AHL all season. However, Lindholm was hindered by two injuries (upper body and jaw), and he was also a healthy scratch for 20 of the final 21 games -- including playoffs.
Vice President Mike Pence stood on the heavily fortified border between North and South Korea today and issued a terse warning to Pyongyang’s totalitarian leaders: The United States is losing patience. Pence visited the Demilitarized Zone at the start of a 10-day trip to Asia that began over Easter weekend. He insisted “the era of strategic patience is over,” and urged North Korea to abandon attempts to develop ballistic and nuclear weapons. Pyongyang has ramped up missile test launches in recent months, claiming it is close to developing a weapon that can reach the continental United States. But a Sunday test failed, suggesting the program might not be as far along as North Korea would like the world to believe. Standing alongside South Korean Acting President Hwang Kyo-ahn later in the day, Pence said U.S. President Donald Trump had made it clear “all options” for dealing with Pyongyang’s provocations are on the table: “North Korea would do well not to test his resolve.”
From green to red to even black, it turns out your pee can turn a whole bunch of different colors for a whole bunch of different reasons. In this new SciShow video, Hank Green breaks down the ins and outs of strange pee colors.
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Boys in single sex schools are more likely to dismiss sexism, a report has found.
Pupils educated at all-boys’ schools are also “significantly more likely” than their peers at mixed-sex schools to express “strongly negative attitudes” towards learning about sexism, according to a survey of over 1,500 secondary school students.
The research, commissioned by the National Education Union (NEU) and the women’s equality pressure group UK Feminista, found that over a third (37 per cent) of girls at mixed-sex schools have been sexually harassed while at school.
Kevin Courtney, joint general secretary of the NEU, said the study shows “how normalised and pervasive” sexual harassment is for young people.
“This sets up expectations about peer relationships and gender which can lead to real harm for girls’ and boys’ self-confidence and aspirations about life,” he said.
Mr Courtney added that teachers need specialist training to combat sexism in the classroom.
TARRYTOWN, N.Y. — New York police say three teenagers face criminal charges over a YouTube video that shows them trespassing on a bridge that’s under construction.
State police announced Monday that it made the arrests between Aug. 6 and Aug. 8.
The Journal News (http://lohud.us/2w448aQ ) says the July 13 video shows the 17- and 18-year-olds walking along train tracks, squeezing through a fence hole and roaming around a span that will replace the Tappan (TAP’-uhn) Zee Bridge.
The camera shows some dizzying views of the Hudson River below. About five minutes into the video, one teen says they’ve been spotted and they run away.
One of the two new spans of the bridge north of New York City opens Aug. 25. The other will open next year.
It’s being named for former Gov. Mario Cuomo.
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(FREE BEACON) — Sen. Bernie Sanders (I., Vt.) is “considering another run for the presidency,” his 2016 campaign manager said Tuesday.
During an interview on C-SPAN’s “Washington Journal,” Jeff Weaver was asked whether voters would get another shot to choose Sanders in 2020.
“Voters in Vermont certainly will coming up in November,” Weaver said. “Nationally, you know, he is considering another run for the presidency. When the time comes I think we’ll have an answer to that, but right now, he’s still considering it.”
Okawville High senior Noah Frederking scored a career-high 37 points Friday and closed out his Mater Dei Christmas Tournament career as the all-time leading scorer in a 73-50 win over Mater Dei that gave the Rockets third place. Frederking scored a record 412 points in four years at the tourney.
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Protestor Attempts to Climb Statue of Liberty in New York City
A woman has climbed the base of the Statue of Liberty and seven people have been arrested on Liberty Island, all of whom are believed to be protestors, law enforcement sources told CNN.
At one point, the woman walked back and forth under Lady Liberty’s sandal and then sat down and appeared to unfurl a small flag or banner. The other protesters held a banner over the railing at the base of the statue.
Law enforcement officials were seen mounting a ladder to the base of the statue and talking to the woman, who was sitting in the folds of the statue’s gown.
Liberty Island has been evacuated while they attempt to get her down, according to Jerry Willis with the National Park Service.
The NYPD says three of its emergency service units and a harbor unit are on scene.
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Earlier this month, Chief Keef was arrested in Miami for the second time this year after being charged with a DUI. The drill scene alum was seen in handcuffs outside of his bright green Lamborghini, the same vehicle he was using for the then-in-the-works video for his recent loosie, “Minute.”
But now, Chief Keef is free and the video is complete and ready for your viewing pleasure. The video for “Minute” is fairly innocuous footage of Keef posing and riding around in the neon-colored whip, as most nouveau riche 21-year-olds are wont to do. Watch the pre-arrest joy below.
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Pat Roberts is defending the Senate filibuster rule amid some unusual backlash from his Republican House colleagues and constituents at a conference of independent oil and gas producers.
But Roberts concedes Republicans may have to do away with it in order to pass their agenda.
The sometimes testy exchanges Monday came at the convention of the Kansas Independent Oil and Gas Association.
Rep. Lynn Jenkins won scattered applause when she called for getting rid of the filibuster, saying Congress is “crippled” right now.
Roberts says Republican control of the Senate can easily flip, noting he has been in the minority more often than he has been in the majority.
Rep. Kevin Yoder reminded people that health care repeal failed even though it only needed 51 votes to pass.
OTTAWA—Ontario MP Charlie Angus is urging the public safety minister to launch an RCMP investigation into the deaths of two Indigenous teenagers in Thunder Bay, Ont.
In a letter to Ralph Goodale released Wednesday, Angus said 70 First Nations leaders have also asked the Mounties to take a closer look at what happened to 17-year-old Tammy Keeash and 14-year-old Josiah Begg.
Keeash’s body was found in the Neebing-McIntyre floodway early last month; the body of Begg was found less than two weeks later.
Goodale has said the matter is in Ontario’s jurisdiction, but that Ottawa would “respond constructively” if local authorities asked for federal help.
“When there are concerns of that nature and magnitude that are expressed, I think we all within our respective authorities need to treat that seriously because . . . this kind of angst diminishes the strength of the country,” Goodale said Tuesday.
The Supreme Court in a landmark judgment on Monday said that political parties cannot seek votes on basis of caste, community, religion or language.
“SC in majority verdict holds that any appeal for votes on ground of religion amounts to corrupt practices under electoral laws,” the apex court said.
“Relation between an individual and God is an independent choice,” it added.
“A constitution bench headed by Chief Justice of India Justice TS Thakur by a 4:3 majority passed the order on the basis of Section 123(3) of the Representation of People's Act,” according to media reports.
The SC verdict could have a huge impact in the upcoming Uttar Pradesh assembly election.
Oak Park man indicted on child sex trafficking charges
A west suburban man has been indicted on federal charges for the alleged sex trafficking of five teenagers.
A grand jury returned the indictment Feb. 9 against 52-year-old Allen Young of Oak Park, according to the FBI and court documents.
The indictment charges Young with six counts of sex trafficking of a minor older than 14. He is accused of being involved in the trafficking of five victims between June and December of 2014 with the knowledge that the victims were minors and would be caused to engage in commercial sex acts.
Young was arrested by the FBI Violent Crimes Against Children Task Force, the FBI said. He made his first appearance in federal court Monday and remains in custody pending a detention hearing Thursday.
Highway 17 between Highway 6 in Espanola and Highway 144 in Lively is closed to traffic due to a serious motor vehicle collision just before dawn Monday.
The collision occurred about 4:50 a.m. in the McKerrow area between Sand Bay Road and Jacklin Road.
There is no indication from the Ontario Provincial Police when the highway will be re-opened.
A phone is charged during a demonstration by Israeli startup StoreDot of a bio-organic charger system which they are developing that can recharge a smartphone battery in just 30 seconds at their laboratory in Tel Aviv on April 9, 2014. StoreDot's prototype battery and charger is currently being tested with Samsung's Galaxy phones, but the startup's founder and CEO Doron Myersdorf told AFP that a product compatible with all makes of smartphone should be on the market by 2016. AFP PHOTO / JACK GUEZ (Photo credit should read JACK GUEZ/AFP/Getty Images)
Southern Georgina Bay OPP will be out on the snow mobile trails this weekend to make sure drivers obey Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs rules. Special attention being paid to aggressive drivers not obeying OFSC trail rules and impaired drivers. There will be R.I.D.E. checks to help keep area snowmobile trails safe for all skill levels.
Guam Governor Eddie Calvo speaks during an interview with Reuters. Governor Eddie Calvo describes his island to those who don't know it as a "mini Hawaii" and puts the chances of a direct missile hit at a million-to-one because of the multi layers of Pacific defences, the last being those on Guam itself. Having experienced a Japanese invasion in World War Two and countless earthquakes and super-typhoons, there was no United States community better prepared than Guam "for any contingency", Calvo, dressed in a light blue tropical shirt, said in an interview at his office. "We are concerned about these threats but at the same time we also want to make sure people don't panic and go on with their lives. Enjoy the beaches," he said. REUTERS/Erik De Castro
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KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) - Afghanistan's Islamic State affiliate has claimed responsibility for a bombing outside a sports stadium in eastern Nangarhar province that killed three people and wounded 10.
In a statement posted late on Monday on an IS-linked website, the militant group said the motorcycle bombing in the provincial capital of Jalalabad targeted a pro-government meeting.
The explosion occurred as former warlord Gulbuddin Hekmatyar wrapped up a rally at the stadium. Hekmatyar, previously a declared terrorist by the United States, signed a peace deal with President Ashraf Ghani in 2017 and was removed from the list.
The Afghan IS affiliate, known as Khorasan Province, is based in Nangarhar.
A separate militant statement on the IS-affiliate Aamaq news agency gave a different version of events, saying the bomb targeted a bus with pro-government militiamen.
In a tweet, Merck (NYSE:MRK) CEO Ken Frazier announces that he has resigned from President Trump's American Manufacturing Council as a matter of "personal conscience" saying, "I feel a responsibility to take a stand against intolerance and extremism" adding, "America's leaders must honor our fundamental values clearly rejecting expressions of hatred, bigotry and group supremacy, which run counter to the American ideal that all people are created equal."
Update: Taking a very un-Presidential cheap shot, Mr. Trump tweeted: "Now that Ken Frazier of Merck Pharma has resigned from [the Council], he will have more time to LOWER RIPOFF DRUG PRICES!"
Europe’s two largest supermarkets, French giant Carrefour and Tesco, will form a worldwide alliance despite warnings from the remain campaign that Brexit would isolate British retail and hit consumers’ wallets. The partnership will reduce costs and increase competition with discounters like Aldi and Lidl. This can only be good news for consumers…
Tesco’s chief executive Dave Lewis said:
“By working together and making the most of our collective product expertise and sourcing capability, we will be able to serve our customers even better, further improving choice, quality, and value.”
Worthwhile recording all the supermarket bosses who lobbied tirelessly through the campaign claiming the precise opposite (including Tesco). Ex-Sainsbury’s CEO Justin King memorably claimed Brexit would lead to “higher prices, less choice, and poorer quality” at supermarkets. Good news for shoppers…
The Vice-President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has announced a number of interventions to make this year's Hajj more comfortable for prospective pilgrims. They include feeding the pilgrims in Jeddah and Medina and providing transportation for them, especially the aged, from their residence to the airport.
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LONDON — The Duchess of Cambridge gave birth to a boy on Monday, Kensington Palace announced.
It is her third child with Britain's Prince William, who accompanied his wife to the hospital. The baby weighed 8 pounds, 7 ounces.
His name was not immediately announced.
The duchess, who was formerly known as Kate Middleton, had been admitted to the Lindo Wing of St. Mary’s Hospital in London earlier Monday. She gave birth at 11:01 a.m. local time (6:01 a.m. ET), royal officials said.
Kate and Prince William left the hospital with the infant prince barely eight hours after he was born.
More than 700 guests attended Moveable Feast, the sold-out fundraiser for the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. CCMpower, formerly known as Friends of CCM, staged the event, which raised $101,000 for scholarships, student travel and community engagement initiatives.
CCM welcomed Christy Altomare, a 2008 musical theater grad, who will play Anya in the Broadway musical “Anastasia.”
Brett Stover chaired the event along with Steve Shin, young professional chair. Sponsors included Jeff Thomas Catering, PNC Bank, Trish and Rick Bryan, KMK Law, Barnes Dennig and Graeter’s.
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Man charged with attempted murder in Lake View party shooting
A 24-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder in connection with a shooting at a party early Sunday in the Lake View neighborhood on the North Side.
James Warren, of the Gresham neighborhood, is facing felony charges of attempted first degree murder and aggravated battery/discharge of a firearm, Chicago Police announced Monday.
Warren had been at a party in the 2900 block of North Sheffield, but was asked to leave, police said. He returned with a gun at 1:14 a.m. and fired shots, hitting a 21-year-old man in the knees.
The 21-year-old was taken to Illinois Masonic Medical Center, where his condition was stabilized, police said. Warren was taken into custody early Sunday.
Warren’s bail was set at $800,000 at a court appearance on Monday, according to the Cook County sheriff’s office. He was expected to return to court April 24.
We've been spending the last couple weeks celebrating the absolute best in gaming, from our list of the 50 best games of all time to our console and genre lists. And that's all wonderful and great.
But for every awesome game, there are many, many other mediocre ones – and some truly bad ones as well. Some of those offenders have cost us time and money, and scarred us with their awfulness. Crummy gameplay, janky controls, all flash and no substance? Been there, done that. And yet some games even sink below those common problems to become legendarily horrific.
For this list, we've done something different: we've pinpointed several of the games that are widely regarded as some of the worst ever made, but then we've also introduced some personal picks along the way that were specifically memorable for us – and not in a good way. Enjoy. Or rather, don't.
Nollywood Actor Enyinna Nwigwe won our hearts in the Nollywood blockbuster, The Wedding Party where he played Nonso Onwuka and we’ve had our eyes on him since then 😍
Today, the 34-year-old actor is featured on Essence‘s Man Crush Monday! The magazine released these extra crisp and elegant photos of him along with a mini interview.
We can’t stop drooling over how groomed Enyinna is dressed first in two bespoke suits, then for the next photos, he wears a neat traditional fit and finally a dashing portrait in a laid back t-shirt.
In the interview he reveals something juicy for the ladies, Enyinna is single!
According to him;
Yes I am single. Why? I guess my heart knows things that my mind can’t explain but I am open to finding love. Three things people would be surprised to learn about me is that I am an ambivert, in 2013 I survived a ghastly accident skidding off a cliff and I know how to braid hair!
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Welcoming Michigan fosters connections between new immigrants and longtime residents, helping to integrate them fully into receiving communities. The program also helps local governments and groups serve immigrant communities.
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The #MeToo movement sparked a debate about abuse in 85 countries, but it's not taken off in West Africa.
The social media campaign which spoke out against sexual harassment generated about six million tweets since mid-October.
But in countries like Mali, very few women shared their stories of sexual abuse.
BBC Minute's Arwa Barkallah has been finding out why.
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Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba sets off on an international road show this week in a bid to restore confidence in SA Inc after two bruising ratings downgrades.
Gigaba will have his first opportunity to meet his global counterparts at the IMF/World Bank Spring meetings, which open in Washington DC on Friday. He will then meet investors in Boston and New York and will also meet ratings agency Moody’s, which has SA on watch for a downgrade.
However, Gigaba will not be accompanied by any of the high-profile business leaders who have in the past year typically accompanied government on road shows to investors and ratings agencies, helping to avert downgrades in 2016.
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Migos showed up to a NASCAR event recently and had to teach Fox Sports reporter Michael Waltrip how to dab. We don’t know what his version was, but it was definitely tragic.
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District 6-5A baseball action continues today when the Aledo Bearcats travel to Boswell to face the Pioneers.
The first pitch is set for 7:30 p.m. at Boswell High School.
It will be the final season series for both teams. The series and district play will conclude Friday in Aledo.
District 6-5A
Eaton 12-0**
Azle 9-3*
Aledo 8-4*
Boswell 5-7
Northwest 4-8
Ch. Trail 4-8
Brewer 3-9
Saginaw 3-9
** – clinched district championship
* – clinched playoff spot
Today: Aledo at Boswell; Chisholm Trail at Saginaw; Eaton at Brewer; Azle at Northwest.
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Belching volcanoes, a boy cuddling his goat, an upside-down car … here are some of the winners in the national and open competition categories of the world’s largest photography competition
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Nashik: St. Francis High School, Rane Nagar, Nashik 100% result this year too. Sharwari Soitkar came out with the flying colour as the school topper by securing 95%, while Shruti Kothari in second position with 94.80% and Prathamesh Rajendrasingh Girase with 94.20% stood third.
Total 181 students appeared for the examination. Out of it 21came in merit, whereas 91 got distinctions and 58 got first class. 11 students received second class.
All the students accorded a grand appreciation for their success by chairman Dr. A F Pinto and managing director Madam Grace Pinto, Head Master Sanjay Patil, supervisor Manju Patil and all the staff members of Ryan International Group of Schools.
Kate Middleton, who is estimated to around six months pregnant with her third child, wore a custom McQueen gown to a royal dinner with King Harald V of Norway and his family.
The dress, with its delicate cream cape overlay, is exquisite:
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The dinner also yielded a fun fact about the duchess. Royal reporter Richard Palmer revealed on Twitter that King Harald, an old friend of the family, calls her Kate, not Catherine. The more you know!
For those who think she must only be called Catherine, King Harald, an old friend of the Windsors, referred to the Duchess of Cambridge as Kate tonight. 😉 — Richard Palmer (@RoyalReporter) February 1, 2018
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The UFC will crown yet another champion on Saturday night.
Tony Ferguson (23-3 MMA, 13-1 UFC) takes on Kevin Lee (16-2 MMA, 9-2 UFC) for a new interim lightweight title in the UFC 216 headliner, which takes place Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims on FX and UFC Fight Pass.
It is presumed that the winner will stay in line for a title unification fight against champion Conor McGregor – though UFC President Dana White has not made that a sure thing just yet.
Ahead of the main event, UFC broadcasters Dan Hardy and John Gooden step “Inside the Octagon” to break down the fight.
Check out Hardy and Gooden’s breakdown in the video above. And don’t miss their breakdown of the co-main event flyweight title fight between champ Demetrious Johnson and Ray Borg.
For more on UFC 216, check out the UFC Rumors section of the site.
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On June 12, Nova Scotian café Just Us! Coffee published a photo of its Canada 150 sign to its Facebook page, inviting a culturally relevant discussion about the history of Canada.
In block letters, the sign reads “CANADA 150” followed by “MIKMAKI 13000” directly underneath it, pointing out that the business operates on unceded Mi’kma’ki territory. Mi’kmak elders were the territory’s earliest settlers.
The following day, the shop tweeted out the photo, challenging Canadians to “Think differently:”
The café, which is also apparently Canada’s first fair-trade coffee roaster, describes itself as a “social enterprise using fair-trade coffee as a vehicle for change.”
General manager Joey Pittoello told the Huffington Post that he’s been receiving positive phone calls to thank him for the sign ever since it was posted.
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March 30 Canadian retailer Dollarama Inc reported a 17 percent rise in quarterly profit on Thursday as customers spent more in its stores.
Dollarama's net income rose to C$146.1 million ($109.6 million), or C$1.24 per share, in the fourth quarter ended Jan. 29, from C$124.8 million, or C$1 per share, a year earlier.
Comparable-store sales rose 5.8 percent, and the average transaction size increased by 7.8 percent in the quarter.
Sales jumped 11.5 percent to C$854.5 million.
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ISSAQUAH, Wash. — Costco Wholesale Corp. on Friday announced that Hamilton (Tony) James has been elected company chairman. He replaces Costco co-founder Jeff Brotman, who died earlier this month.
James is president and chief operating officer of the Blackstone Group L.P., and a member of the board of directors of its general partner, Blackstone Group Management L.L.C. He is also a member of Blackstone’s management committee and sits on each of the firm’s investment committees. James has been a director of Costco since August 1988 and has been its lead independent director since 2005.
Costco currently operates 737 warehouses, including 512 in the United States and Puerto Rico, 97 in Canada, 37 in Mexico, 28 in the United Kingdom, 25 in Japan, 13 in Korea, 13 in Taiwan, eight in Australia, two in Spain, one in Iceland and one in France. Costco also operates electronic commerce web sites in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, Mexico, Korea and Taiwan.
LONDON - Iranian President Hassan Rouhani warned US President Donald Trump on Tuesday to remain in the nuclear deal Tehran signed with world powers in 2015, or face "severe consequences".
"I am telling those in the White House that if they do not live up to their commitments, the Iranian government will react firmly," Rouhani said in a speech broadcast live on state television.
"If anyone betrays the deal, they should know that they would face severe consequences," he added.
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OXFORD  Six on the Square is pleased to welcome Molly Venter, of Red Molly, at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, February 18, bringing Goodnight Moonshine to the stage.
This will be a collaboration between Molly Venter and her spouse Eben Pariser, with upright bassist Adam Chilenski joining them for this show.
Mollys voice is said to bend from a sweet moan to a gritty shout and back into a playful run in the space of a few bars and "it all goes down like silk," according to American Songwriter Magazine. It was said that, "Few singers turn first time listeners into eternal fanatics as effortlessly as Molly Venter."
Work is nearly complete as tents, stages, lights, speakers, walkways, water stations, food booths, bathrooms, beer stands and ... you get the point.
It takes an army of people working behind the scenes to make the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival a success.
The first day of Jazz Fest will be this Friday.
Rick Ross is essentially staying alive via a machine.
The rapper has been hospitalized since March 1 after he was found unresponsive at his Miami home.
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TMZ reported on March 2 that Rick is in treatment in the cardio unit, which it says is typically a sign he might have "suffered a heart attack which manifested itself as respiratory issues."
According to the report, doctors are trying to oxygenate his blood outside of his body, before it's pumped back into his body. The procedure is a form of life support, TMZ notes.
The situation is rather dire.
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According to a dispatch records, someone called 911 from Rick's home early on March 1 after he was found unresponsive and breathing heavily. The caller even tried to wake Rick up, but that didn't work. There's a report that he even became combative when he came to .
The caller noted that Rick was "slobbing out the mouth" and has a history of seizures.
Original reports suspected that Rick was suffering from pneumonia.
MONTEZUMA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Three people are dead following an accident involving multiple vehicles in Montezuma.
The Georgia State Patrol says 33-year-old Shelby Shaw was driving on GA 49 Tuesday morning when she tried to pass the driver in an SUV. Troopers say Shelby’s Chevrolet Impala hit the driver of a Ford F-150 that was traveling in the southbound lane. That impact caused the Impala to also hit the driver of a Mercedes and the driver of the SUV.
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Shaw, along with the driver of the F-F150 was killed in the crash. 80-year-old Annie Harris was also killed. She was the passenger in the F-150.
This accident is still under investigation.
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Four Kentucky National Guard soldiers are arrested following a sexual assault investigation. The investigation began on June 3rd in Calloway County. Police were called to Murray-Calloway County Hospital nearly two weeks ago for a report of sexual assault. All four suspects were arrested that same day.
The victim says she was given alcohol and assaulted by all four suspects.
Anthony Tubolino, of Auburn, is charged with rape, sodomy, and unlawful transaction with a minor.
Tyler Hart, of Bowling Green, is charged with sexual abuse and sodomy.
Austin Dennis and Jacob Ruth, both of Munfordville, are charged with sodomy.
The four men were arrested and taken to the Calloway County Jail.
The Kentucky National Guard and Kentucky State Police are still investigating this case.
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WOODBURY -- Authorities are looking for a Glassboro man who failed to register as a sex offender, according to the Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office. A Glassboro police officer spotted Frank L. Jones, 21, standing on the porch of a Church Street home occupied by college students in the early hours of Feb. 7. Jones told the officer he lived there, but was locked out without a key.
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — A Providence teenager missing for two weeks has been found.
Breanna Policastro’s mother confirmed for Eyewitness News her daughter, 17, was safe and physically unharmed.
“We want to thank everyone who assisted us in our search, offered prayers, advice, emotional support and words of encouragement,” said Biana Policastro. “As a family, we are trying to figure out a way to move forward.”
According to police, Breanna Policastro was last seen in the Mount Pleasant area of the city Aug. 1. Her mom said she believes her daughter was in the Providence area.
Patches of algae show up a little early in Lake Erie
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Algae blooms are back in western Lake Erie, this time a little earlier than normal.
Researchers say the higher temperatures this summer have brought out the sometimes-toxic algae about a week or two earlier.
The algae that turn the water a pea-soup green color have been spotted along the shore east of Toledo, around the Lake Erie islands and along some beaches in Cleveland.
Researchers tell The Blade in Toledo that it’s not clear yet whether these blooms are the beginning of the main summertime bloom or early-season surprises.
Algae blooms can foul drinking water, sicken swimmers and harm aquatic life. They’ve become an annual problem in the lake and are a growing concern nationwide.
Former Udinense head coach Massimo Oddo gestures during the Italian Serie A soccer match between Udinese and Crotone at Friuli stadium in Udine, Italy, on April 22, 2018. EPA-EFE/FILE/LANCIA
Udinese on Tuesday fired its head coach Massimo Oddo and named ex-Juventus defender Igor Tudor of Croatia as his replacement.
A statement on the Serie A club's website said Oddo and his assistants had been officially dismissed from coaching the first team, and thanked them for their efforts.
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The Gunnison County Library District is beginning a public input process to receive feedback from community members about what they would like to see in a new facility in Gunnison.
Starting on July 11, the library will be soliciting public feedback on the kinds of spaces community members prefer, and the kinds of programs they would like the library to support.
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Comeback MP Jo Swinson is odds-on to be the new leader of the Lib Dems after the shock resignation of Tim Farron yesterday.
Swinson won back her Dunbartonshire East seat last week and had been tipped to become deputy leader of the party, who have 12 MPs.
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But Farron threw in the towel last night after a poor campaign performance which saw his Christianity become an election issue.
Farron said: “I have found myself torn between living as a faithful Christian and serving as a political leader.”
Swinson could face a challenge from Vince Cable, who also regained his seat last week.
The Clark County coroner has identified the 37-year-old man who died earlier this month after a shooting at an east valley apartment complex.
The Clark County coroner has identified the 37-year-old man who died earlier this month after a shooting at an east valley apartment complex.
Angel Gutierrez was found suffering multiple gunshot wounds Dec. 1 at an apartment complex at 4000 E. Bonanza Road, near Lamb Boulevard.
Gutierrez later died at University Medical Center. The coroner ruled his death a homicide.
Police are still searching for the shooter.
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JOPLIN, Mo. (AP) - Hiring, construction and student recruitment are on track for the opening of a medical school in Joplin.
Officials overseeing preparations for the Joplin campus of the Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences are confident the school will be ready to open in June and receive its first class of students July 28.
The Joplin Globe reports workers are transforming a former temporary Mercy Hospital into the new medical school.
Paula Gregory, dean of the campus, says hiring is still underway but faculty already in place are experienced and planning their classes. She says she's also talking to local faculty and physicians who might be interested in teaching guest lectures or labs. And she says the first class of 150 is about half full with applications still coming in.
Elizabeth Nelson, from Liverpool, alerted Express.co.uk to the vile attack just minutes after her 19-year-old granddaughter, Heidi Molloy, was viciously assaulted - and left with a black eye.
The terrified girls have been forced to remain on the train as they have not yet reached their next destination, Hungary’s Budapest.
The astonishing footage shows the man, who appears to be in his 50s, lashing out and shouting abuse at the girls before throwing a series of no-holds barred punches.
Ms Nelson told us how the video was filmed just moments after the man threw a bottle of water at one of the girls, who are currently on a trip around Europe to celebrate finishing their first year at Leeds University.
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By Ray Wheatley — World of Boxing
Top trainer Robert Garcia says WBC lightweight champion Mikey Garcia would defeat Floyd Mayweather. “I don’t think Floyd would fight Mikey because he’s already forty and he already told us ‘Look, I’m already tired, my body is sore. I cannot box anymore.’ He’s fighting McGregor because it’s an easy fight for him, but in boxing I don’t think he would fight right now,” Robert Garcia told OTR Radio.
“At this time, Mikey may be too strong for Floyd. I think Mikey is too strong and beats Floyd, but that doesn’t mean Mikey is better than Floyd, it just means that Mikey got Floyd at an old age. Floyd is the best fighter in the business for the last twenty years, maybe even in history.”
Robert is a former world champion himself, and also Mikey Garcia’s trainer and older brother.
A man from Drinkstone who attacked a woman he met on an internet dating site has been handed an 18 month suspended prison sentence.
Nicholas Moore, 45, of Gedding Road, had been cleared by a jury following a trial in December of raping the woman but was convicted of assault causing actual bodily harm.
Today (Tuesday) at Ipswich Crown Court, Moore was given an 18 month prison sentence suspended for two years and ordered to complete 100 hours of unpaid community work by Judge Martyn Levett.
Judge Levett described Moore as having undergone a personality change, becoming violent when fuelled by alcohol.
The court heard that Moore met the woman through an internet dating site and after a successful first date had met in Woolpit before going back to Moore’s home for dinner.
Later the woman allegedly ran from the house screaming and told neighbours that she had been attacked by Moore who had grabbed her around the throat.
Appearing for Moore, Phillip Farr said the incident had been a ‘date that went wrong’.
YORK, Pa. (WHTM) – The York Revolution on Wednesday night held their first LGBTQ pride night at PeoplesBank Park.
Former Major League Baseball and Atlantic League pitcher Joe Valentine was a special guest, speaking to an invited audience of York and Adams County high school and college athletic directors and coaches regarding topics like homophobia in athletics.
Valentine also threw out the first pitch.
Revolution President Eric Menzer said the team’s goals have always included “being the most welcoming place in York.”
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As seen on this week’s episode of Monday Night Raw in Cleveland, OH at the Quicken Loans Arena on the USA Network, there as a fatal 4-way match that featured Tony Nese, Cedric Alexander, Mustafa Ali, and Arya Daivari. As noted, Rich Swann was supposed to face Drew Gulak on the show but the match was pulled due to Swann’s arrest over the weekend.
Alexander will face Gulak to determine the new #1 contender for the Cruiserweight Title on next Monday’s Raw in Providence, RI at the Dunkin Donuts Center. As of this writing, no other matches for Raw have been announced.
Oskar Blues is expanding to Colorado Springs with the opening of a new restaurant, music venue and taproom in the historic DeGraff Building at 118 North Tejon Street. The four-story masonry building was constructed in 1897, restored in 1982 and then home to Old Chicago Pizza and Taproom for 33 years.
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Corporate pressure on Catalonia
CaixaBank, one of Spain’s largest banks, was holding a board meeting on Friday morning to discuss moving its headquarters out of Catalonia as more companies discuss plans to move if the region declares independence from Spain.
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CRANBERRY, Pa. — Another retailer is closing hundreds of stores across the nation including one right here in Memphis.
The teen clothing store, Rue 21, is shutting down nearly 400 locations, CBS News reported.
On its Facebook page, the company said “It was a difficult but necessary decision. We still have hundreds of locations across the country, and our website rue21.com, open for business.”
There are four stores in the Memphis area, but only one of them — the Memphis Commons location — is closing.
It’s unclear exactly when the stores will close.
Real Madrid's Marcelo still believes Barcelona will be a force this season without star Neymar in their ranks
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CLIVE, Iowa – A former Iowa woman has hit it big in the Powerball drawing after buying a ticket in Avoca.
The Iowa Lottery says Vicki Dixon of Allen, Texas won $1 million in Wednesday’s drawing. Dixon, who is originally from the Denison area in western Iowa, bought the ticket at Wings America Travel Centre in Avoca.
A ceremony is being held Monday morning to introduce Dixon as the winner. Her ticket matched the first five numbers of the drawing but did not match the Powerball.
What a nice guy Brad Paisley is!
Paisley was playing a show in Sydney, Nova Scotia this past weekend, and during his show, he signed his guitar, and handed it over to Josh Viuckers — a 10 year old kid at his first big concert!
Since then, Josh’s mom has said he hasn’t put the guitar down since hes gotten it, teaching himself to play just by watching videos on youtube!
Brad Paisley… making dreams come true one day at a time!
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The Cincinnati Zoo’s most famous baby hippopotamus has picked the Philadelphia Eagles over a New England Patriots’ win on Superbowl Sunday.
WMAQ reports that on Thursday, the zoo shared video showing the one-year-old hippo nosing around a cardboard box painted with a Patriots logo, but she then made a late game adjustment and started eating a pile of lettuce atop a green box bearing the Eagles logo.
Fiona just celebrated her first birthday a week ago. She came to prominence when she was born prematurely at a dangerously low 29 pounds. With care from the zoo, Fiona is now nearly 700 pounds.
Fiona isn’t the only local celebrity making Super Bowl predictions. April the Giraffe, who became an internet sensation when she was pregnant and later gave birth to her calf, Tajiri, picked the Patriots.
Super Bowl LII will air live on NBC on Sunday.
OTTAWA—The Bank of Canada kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 1.25% on Wednesday as it warned of ongoing trade uncertainty and stresses in emerging-market economies.
In a statement that was largely positive about Canada’s domestic outlook, the central bank said first-quarter economic data was stronger than expected and inflation was close to its 2% target. The economic outlook for the U.S., Canada’s biggest trading partner, also may be improving, the bank said.
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A father and son have been charged over a sickening attack on a teenage boy in Port Augusta.
NORTHAMPTON, Mass. (WWLP) – The state will provide $1.3 million to help make critical repairs to the historic Hampshire County Courthouse in Northampton.
The city will use $500,000 of the funding to make safety repairs to the steps and roof.
The Old Hampshire County Courthouse at the corner of Main and King Streets goes back to the late 1800s.
The old courthouse now holds the Hampshire Council of Governments, which owns the building.
“It’s a beautiful beautiful building,” Northampton resident Thomas Reardon told 22News. “Whatever they do to it, they can’t help but enhance it.”
State officials said these repairs were necessary because the old Hampshrie County Courthouse presented a significant health and safety issue
There are no repairs scheduled for the current Hampshire County Courthouse on Gothic Street.
Leonard (quad) took part in practice Monday, but remains uncertain for Tuesday's game against the Mavericks, Dallas TV play-by-play announcer Mark Followill reports.
The extent of his participation during Monday's practice isn't exactly clear, though it's still encouraging for his potential return Tuesday. It was reported late last week that Tuesday was the target date for Leonard to rejoin the lineup, though he'll likely need to test out the quad during morning shootaround before a final decision is made on his availability. For now, consider Leonard questionable, but if he's cleared, look for him to see some restrictions early on in order to ease him back into the swing of things.
Following reports that Chunghwa Telecom and Taiwan Mobile could be canceling their 4G unlimited carrier plans, the Fair Trade Commission stated that these telecommunications could face up to NT$50 million in fines if they find that the two are colluding in their plans to end the carrier plans.
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Seattle Mayor Tim Burgess expressed his appreciation and gratitude for Deputy Mayor Hyeok Kim on Oct 2., after she announced her planned departure from City government on Oct. 13th to prepare for the expansion of her family.
In a statement, Burgess said, “Over these last four years, Hyeok’s passion and commitment to vulnerable and underrepresented communities in our City has set a standard in engagement and inclusion. As an immigrant, herself, she relentlessly advocated for members of the immigrant and refugee community.”
Kim is the first Asian American woman to serve as deputy mayor in Seattle’s history.
Burgess also said, “Hyeok’s community engagement helped bring City Hall closer to the people, and her efforts on education, public safety, and homelessness have directly affected people’s lives for the better.”
Police said a livery car driver received non-life-threatening stab wounds during an attack and robbery attempt at Great Brook Valley on Friday night. Worcester Police reported responding to the emergency room of a local hospital at 10:30 p.m. Friday where they met with a 35-year-old woman who was conscious and alert and being treated for multiple stab wounds.
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A former football coach has appeared in court to deny charges of assaulting boys in the 1980s.
John Marshall, 69, from Longbenton, North Tyneside, faces eight charges of indecent assault against three boys.
North Tyneside Magistrates' Court heard the offences were allegedly carried out between 1980 and 1985.
Mr Marshall denied all the charges and was granted unconditional bail before his next appearance at Newcastle Crown Court on 12 July.
The court was told that his team had been based at Wallsend Boys Club.
Clare Irving, prosecuting, said: "He was a coach for a team which was linked to the Northumberland Association of Boys' Clubs which was based at Wallsend Boys Club."
Mr Marshall was arrested as part of Northumbria Police's Operation Tide, which is an ongoing investigation into allegations of child abuse at football clubs in the North East.
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Since liberation in 1945, over 30,000 pieces of art that were made during the Holocaust have been documented. Created clandestinely in camps, ghettos, and in hiding, these pieces of art demonstrate the human capacity for resilience and willpower. This art was produced in unthinkably dire circumstances, and supports the notion that the process of creating art is healing.
Artists of varying ages and nationalities imprisoned throughout Europe during the Holocaust, turned to art making as a means of expression and protest. Elizabeth Hlavek, Clinical Professional Art Therapist and PhD Candidate in Art Therapy, will explore the art created during the Holocaust, focusing on the creativity within Terezin or Theresienstadt where many artists, writers, musicians and scientists were imprisoned, and how it demonstrates resiliency and humanity.
Thanks to our co-sponsors Nathan and Esther Pelz Holocaust Education Resource Center, Congregation Beth Israel Ner Tamid and Harry and Rose Samson Jewish Community Center.
Ohio court's visitor center adds plaster cast of Harding
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A plaster cast used to create a sculpture of President Warren G. Harding found at the Ohio Supreme Court is on display in the building's visitor education center.
The likeness was donated by the former president's family.
It was used to create the sculpture of Harding, a Marion native. It has hung in the building that now houses the state's highest court since its construction more than 80 years ago.
The fragile plaster cast is housed in an elevated glass enclosure.
Harding was the 29th president and one of eight born in Ohio, earning the state the nickname "Mother of Presidents."
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Truckers protest up and down Highway 99 over electronic logging device
Hundreds of truckers took to the road in a combination convoy and protest as part of weeklong national effort called Operation Black and Blue, made up of many independent truckers who complain the federal Electronic Logging Device regulation set to be begin in December will unduly burden them financially and give major trucking companies an advantage over smaller independent contractors. A protester spoke about the issue in Modesto as truck drivers offered their honks of support on Highway 99 near downtown. (Erin Tracy)
The Department of Marine yesterday called off the maiden sea voyage from Pattaya to Hua Hin on Sunday due to strong winds and waves in the sea.
It was the first 113-kilometre ferry service between Pattaya and Hua Hin that was put on trial service yesterday free of charge from January 1-15 before commercial service is to begin January 16 with a 1,250 baht single trip for normal class.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Top American and North Korean officials plan a full day of meetings in New York aimed at deciding whether a summit between President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un can be salvaged.
Ahead of the meetings Thursday, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and the North's former military intelligence chief, Kim Yong Chol, had dinner Wednesday night. Kim had flown in from Beijing and Pompeo from Washington.
The talks come as preparations for a highly anticipated summit in Singapore barrel ahead amid lingering uncertainty about whether it will actually take place, and when. Trump cancelled the June 12 summit last week, then suggested it could still happen.
U.S. teams have been meeting with North Korean officials in Singapore and in the heavily fortified Korean Demilitarized Zone.
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Burundian opposition leader and former rebel chief Agathon Rwasa has said he fears for his life and has asked the government to speed up talks to end a crisis that began in 2015, when President Pierre Nkurunziza said he wanted a third term. Burundi has been marred by instability since April 2015, when Nkurunziza announced his plan to run for a third term.
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BARGERSVILLE, Ind. (WISH) — Some Johnson County residents spent Wednesday cleaning up after storms made a brief stop in the area a day earlier.
They left a trail of damage in White River Township. One house in the Center Grove school district has about $300,000 damage after lightning struck it. Other homes had roof damage. Another homeowner lost a barn. Many lost their sense of security.
Eric Funkhouser, a division chief with Bargersville Community Fire Department, said, “It was a tiny storm on the radar. It didn’t even look like anything that would’ve done that kind of damage. But it packed a lot of punch.”
He added, “I started noticing big tree branches falling in the field that I was sitting at — so within two, three minutes after that, we got our first call, which was for a tree into a house on Whiteland Road.”
All along Whiteland Road, tree limbs were spread across yards.
No one was injured in the storm, but two firefighters suffered heat-related injuries that were not life-threatening.
A leading Larne business figure has had his period on the board of Invest NI extended.
The Department for the Economy has announced that the tenure of Ken Nelson MBE, who has a wealth of experience in economic development, has been extended by six months from April 1 to September 30, 2018.
Invest Northern Ireland’s role is to promote innovation, enterprise and competitiveness in businesses, encourage new start-ups and market Northern Ireland as a location for inward investment.
Board member remuneration is currently £12,240 per annum.
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Former Chelsea councillor Edmond Hétu has announced his candidacy for mayor of the municipality about 20 kilometres north of Ottawa.
Hétu was councillor from 2009 to 2013, serving as chair of the roads committee. He was also a volunteer firefighter.
He has pledged to pay down the township’s debt, while maintaining city services and infrastructure in good condition.
He is running against incumbent Mayor Caryl Green, seeking her third term, and former Ottawa city councillor Tim Kehoe.
Couple led to safety on Snowdonia peak Eryl Crump
Two well equipped walkers descended the south-east ridge of Carnedd Llewelyn but lacked the confidence to climb down the ‘bad step’ due to the icy conditions late on Sunday afternoon.
They requested assistance so 19 members of the Ogwen Valley mountain rescue team responded to the alert.
A team spokesman said hill parties were deployed up Mac’s Highway for the short walk to Bwlch Eryl Farchog. The walkers were then roped down to the Bwlch for the walk down to the Team vehicles.
JOHANNESBURG May 2 South Africa's new vehicle sales fell 13.4 percent year-on-year to 34,956 units in April, data from the trade and industry department showed on Tuesday.
Exports were down 25.5 percent to 24,449 units compared with the same month a year earlier, the department said. (Reporting by Tanisha Heiberg and Nqobile Dludla; Editing by Joe Brock)
FOREX-Dollar racks up 11th day of gains ahead of CPI data
LONDON, Feb 15 The dollar ground out an 11th straight daily rise on Wednesday, as investors' focus moved to inflation data in the United States for more support for the idea of a rise in Federal Reserve interest rates next month.
The team of Yukon Quest leader Matt Hall, of Two Rivers, travels down the trail where it parallels the road to Circle Hot Springs near Central.
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — UAB coach Bill Clark has rehired Bryant Vincent as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach.
Vincent, whose hiring was announced Friday, ran the offense for the 2014 UAB team that set school season records for yards, points and points per game.
He spent the 2015 and 2016 seasons as South Alabama’s offensive coordinator. Then-Jaguars coach Joey Jones fired Vincent after a 1-3 start last season.
Clark says Vincent should be able to have “a seamless transition” back to UAB. He inherits an offense with 10 returning starters, including quarterback A.J. Erdely and tailback Spencer Brown.
At South Alabama, quarterback Dallas Davis set school records for passing yards and total offense in 2016.
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Leading the party campaign in Gujarat, Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi exuded confidence that the party will win in the state.
"Congress party is going to win elections in Gujarat and no one can stop it. There is a wave (Aandhi aa rahi hai)," Rahul said while addressing a rally in Gandhinagar.
"They (BJP) say Congress has disappeared from Gujarat but why does 50% of PM Modi's speeches is on Congress? The rest is on himself, said Congress president Rahul Gandhi in Gandhinagar.
"Modiji used to speak a lot about corruption. He doesn't do that anymore, says Rahul Gandhi in Gandhinagar," he added.
Polling for 89 assembly constituencies in the phase one was held on December 9. The second phase voting will be held on December 14.
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Neither company is commenting on the apparent leak. With that said, the talks reportedly involve executives as well as chief medical information officers from hospitals around the US. This isn't a casual exploratory talk, in other words.
It's no secret why Aetna would consider handing out Apple Watches like so much candy. As one of the tipsters says, Aetna hopes that this would encourage customers to lead a healthier life. Whatever money Aetna spends on smartwatches could easily be worthwhile if it results in fewer insurance claims. Apple, meanwhile, might see this as part of its growing plans to become a mainstay in digital health. If it's willing to take a financial hit, an agreement could score millions of new Apple Watch customers (some of whom might become repeat customers) and cement the Watch's reputation as a fitness tool.
HOUSTON (AP) — The number of rigs exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. fell by one this week to 946.
That exceeds the 729 rigs that were active this time a year ago.
Houston oilfield services company Baker Hughes reported Friday that 765 rigs drilled for oil this week and 181 for gas.
Among major oil- and gas-producing states, Colorado increased by two and North Dakota and Ohio each gained one.
Wyoming lost three rigs and Louisiana and Texas each decreased by one.
Alaska, Arkansas, California, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Utah and West Virginia were unchanged.
The U.S. rig count peaked at 4,530 in 1981. It bottomed out in May of 2016 at 404.
1. His father was a bus driver.
2. He didn’t make the McDonald’s All-American Game.
3. He had to take the SAT four times.
4. The Timberwolves traded his draft rights to Portland for Randy Foye.
5. His parents’ house was burglarized the night he was drafted.
6. His full name is Brandon Dawayne Roy.
7. He played 326 regular season games and made $83 million in the NBA. That’s over $254,000 per game played.
8. He averaged 26.7 ppg and 4.8 rpg in his first playoff series.
9. He played 122 minutes in his comeback attempt with Minnesota.
10. He was reportedly shot in the leg in Los Angeles in May 2017.
11. He coached Michael Porter Jr in high school.
SAN DIEGO (KGTV/CNN) - A California man is getting ready to set sail to Hawaii - but his story has a surprising twist.
John Silverwood is an experienced sailor who docks his boat in San Diego. He says he was meant to be on the ocean.
But an accident over a decade ago left him with only one leg.
In 2005, Silverwood shipwrecked with his wife and four kids deep in the South Pacific. His family was almost killed after they hit a reef.
They were even stranded for one day.
They survived, but John lost a leg. Now he's hoping for redemption on his three week journey to Hawaii.
"Do I think it's a handicap? To be honest with you, no," he said. "I know people think the guy's 65, he's missing a leg, he's nuts."
Silverwood is raising money for his non-profit, godswellsailing.com. He wants to provide boats for people with disabilities and spark a love for sailing.
Wetherspoon’s may be known for its cheap and cheerful approach but the ever-popular pub chain is cracking down on cheeky customers asking for a favour too far.
Bosses have reportedly had enough of diners and drinkers taking advantage of ‘Spoon’s well-known hospitality by asking staff to charge their phones behind the bar.
Fed up with the “hassle” of phones cluttering up the bar space, a nationwide ban is now being introduced.
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A JD Wetherspoon spokesperson told Metro.co.uk: “The bar itself is busy and we do not want people’s phones there.
"We also do not want the hassle of phones keep being handed over the bar for charging.
"If people wish to charge their phone in the pub, then that would be up to the discretion of the manager."
If you’re visiting the Yarborough Hotel or the Coliseum Picture Theatre, make sure your phone is juiced up before you head out!
Smyths has bought 93 shops and four online stores from Toys R Us’s German division
Smyths is preparing to close in on the hole left by Toys R Us in Europe after snapping up its operations in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
The Irish toys retailer has bought 93 shops and four online stores for an undisclosed sum from Toys R Us’s German division – marking its first move into mainland Europe.
Smyths has 110 stores across the UK and Ireland and plans to keep on all Toys R Us’s staff and management. The retailer was founded by four brothers in 1986 who continue to run the business.
Toys R Us is preparing to close its remaining stores in the UK after falling into administration in February.
Millionaire can keep restraining order used to break up with ex A Manhattan millionaire’s cold-hearted decision to break up with his longtime girlfriend through a restraining order paid off when a judge agreed Friday that the woman is a dangerous mess....
Millionaire investor says ex threatened him with knives The knives were out — literally — in the courtroom battle between a wealthy investor and his much younger former girlfriend. In a Hail Mary attempt to win the upper...
Millionaire's ex-girlfriend claims he forced prescription pills on her A Wall Street trader routinely pushed prescription pills on his gal pal during their fights, the woman testified Monday. “When he gave you Ativan, did he put it into your...
Loop 202 Santan has reopened after a serious crash near Arizona Avenue early Saturday morning.
According to the Arizona Department of Public Safety, the crash happened in the eastbound lanes of L-202 Santan near McQueen.
It was originally reported as a wrong-way collision, however, investigators are working to determine whether it was for sure.
DPS reported serious injuries in the crash but did not give further information.
Eastbound lanes were shut down for some time but reopened around 8 a.m.
FILE - In this Wednesday, May 3, 2017, file photo, Sudan, the world's last male northern white rhino, is photographed at the Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Laikipia county in Kenya. Researchers say Sudan has died after "age-related complications." A statement from the Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Kenya says the 45-year-old rhino was euthanized Monday, March 19, 2018, after his condition "worsened significantly" and he was no longer able to stand. File AP Photo
DETROIT (AP)  A former Eastern Michigan University student has admitted to painting racist graffiti on campus.
The Ypsilanti school said Eddie Curlin pleaded guilty Monday to three counts of malicious destruction of property and no contest to four counts of identity theft.
The graffiti was found on exterior building walls in September and October 2016. A racist message also was found last year in a restroom.
University officials said in a release that Curlin, who is black, vandalized the buildings then acted as a police informant. It was a pretense, officials added, to help solve the case, have previous charges dropped and return to school.
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Curlin, who studied at Eastern Michigan from 2014 to 2016, is serving a prison sentence of up to five years for receiving stolen property in December 2015.
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A vapor cloud over the wastewater treatment plant in St. Clairsville this morning has caused city officials to issue a Code Red alert to area residents. While the extent or type of chemical leak from the plant is still unknown, residents are urged to stay indoors. No evacuations have been ordered as of 9:30 a.m. Hazmat personnel are on scene taking samples to learn the cause of the vapor cloud.
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Dubai : Armed men attacked a prison in Bahrain where Shiites convicted over anti-government protests are held, killing one policeman and allowing inmates to escape, the interior ministry said, reports AFP.
The security forces launched a manhunt for the attackers and the escapees, the ministry said on Twitter. The attack took place at Jaw prison south of the capital Manama.
Bahrain has been rocked by unrest since its Sunni authorities crushed Shiite-led protests in 2011 demanding a constitutional monarchy and an elected prime minister.
DENTS RUN, Pa. (AP) — The FBI has come up empty at the rural Pennsylvania site where Civil War gold is rumored to be buried.
State officials and members of a treasure-hunting group joined the FBI at the site where local lore has it a gold shipment was lost or hidden during the 1863 Battle of Gettysburg.
The FBI said in a statement Monday night that it conducted a "court-authorized excavation" at Dents Run, a heavily forested area about 135 miles (217 kilometers) northeast of Pittsburgh.
The FBI isn't confirming that its dig had anything to do with the legendary Civil War treasure. But the agency says it didn't find whatever it was looking for.
The FBI won't release additional details, saying the dig was related to an "ongoing investigation."
A Nigerian man simply identified as Oscar has discovered that his ‘son’ Valentine isn’t his child.
The discovery was made during the Jeremy Kyle show.
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Valentine had brought Oscar to the show after being told a month ago by his mum the man who had brought him up for the last 32 years may not actually be his dad.
Oscar had “brought him to England from Nigeria and put him through school”.
So Jeremy Kyle went ahead to perform a DNA test on both men to find out the truth, he said, there was “no per cent chance” Oscar could be Valentine’s father.
On hearing the news Oscar yelled out a heartbreaking wail, he asked, “He’s not my son?”
But show host, Kyle, said, “Being a dad isn’t about being blood-related. It takes a man to look after a kid.”
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ROCKFORD, MI -- Firefighters from a handful of departments have spent more than two hours fighting a fire at a popular downtown Rockford bar.
Emergency personnel were dispatched just before 5 a.m. Monday, Aug. 14 to a report of a fire at Corner Bar, 31 N. Main St.
Zach Balm, a Grand Rapids native and Corner Bar bartender, said he witnessed a "huge explosion" come from the basement of the bar around 6 a.m. Since then, flames have spread to the front of the building.
Crews were still battling the fire defensively as of 7:15 a.m. while attempting to shut off gas to the building.
No injuries have been reported to Kent County Central Dispatch. Balm said the bar closed at 9 p.m. Sunday, and wasn't scheduled to open until 10 a.m. Monday.
Assisting the Rockford Fire Department were crews from Algoma, Cannon Township, Plainfield Fire and Rescue, and the Rockford Police Department.
Balm said the owner of the bar made renovations to the upstairs banquet and overflow seating area a year ago.
All In is a wrestling event put together by Cody Rhodes as well as The Young Bucks and has earned the title of The Biggest Independent Wrestling Show Ever as it sold a whopping 10,000 tickets in just half an hour.
Rumours suggest CM Punk will make an appearance as the show takes place in his hometown.
There was more speculation when Pro Wrestling Tees announced that the WWE legend will definitely be making a special meet and greet the day before the event at their Chicago store.
According to Ringside News, Booker T believes the UFC star will return if he loses his next fight to Mike Jackson at UFC 225 on June 9 in Chicago.
Sen. Dean Heller, R-Nev., talks to reporters outside a veterans health care facility in Reno, Nev., Monday, Aug. 14, 2017. Heller, who is in a tough battle for re-election next year and already faces a GOP primary challenge from the right, said he's glad President Donald Trump sharpened his criticism Monday of the white supremacists who incited violence that turned deadly over the weekend in Charlottesville, Va. Scott Sonner AP Photo
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Feb 14 Callidus Capital Corp
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Cabin crew at Ryanair could be set to follow the lead of pilots and engage in industrial action.
Staff from across Europe have sent bosses a charter of demands for better pay and working conditions.
Ryanair has called them "pointless" and said staff earn more than double the living wage and have a bank holiday weekend every weekend.
Eoin Coates from the International Transport Workers' Federation used to work for Ryanair.
He says crew are under a lot of pressure to make sales during flights.
"What they've done now is pitched crew against each other and made the tension much more difficult for cabin crew onboard the aircraft and for workers in general."
It makes sense that TRL alum Ravyn Lenae would wait until spring has officially sprung to release a brand-new music video from her fantastic Crush EP. The latest tune to get the full-on visual treatment is the closing track "4 Leaf Clover" which features Steve Lacey on vocals.
In the Andre Muir-directed video, Ravyn stays calm, cool and collected in the company of her girls while an unlucky ex insists on orbiting in the background. (The ones that walk away always have a funny way of coming back...) I honestly don't blame him for sticking around; who wouldn't want to be a part of Ravyn's world?! The whole narrative plays out like a mini movie that you'll never want to end because it's thoroughly entertaining.
Watch all the drama unfold in the video below.
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Thaipusam is a celebration dedicated to Lord Murugan, the Hindu god of war and the destroyer of evil. In Singapore, it is held over two days, with a 4km procession from the Sri Srinivasa Perumal temple to the Sri Thendayuthapani temple.• Follow AikBeng Chia on Instagram Follow Guardian Travel on Instagram , use the tag #guardiantravelsnaps
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Magazine type mid morning chat show providing a forum for listeners to express their concerns on the issues of the day.
They found no trace on Laem Son Beach of the sewage, which the Facebook user described as foul-smelling and repelling tourists.
Three beachfront hotels had wastewater treatment systems but had released none, and another hotel’s underground water main had emerged to the surface but was not being used and had never carried wastewater.
The hotel managers were cautioned about their utilities and a sewer on the beach was to be shut off to prevent possible spills.
The 71st annual Stommish Water Festival runs Friday through Sunday at the Stommish Grounds at Gooseberry Point and features traditional war canoe races each day. Staff THE BELLINGHAM HERALD
GENEVA (AP) — A group of U.N. human rights experts are expressing concerns about the health of the widow of late Nobel Peace Prize laureate Liu Xiaobo, saying the Chinese government should let her seek treatment wherever she wishes.
The independent experts commissioned by the U.N.'s Human Rights Council reiterated their call to Chinese authorities to indicate where Liu Xia is being held, and to release her.
The U.N. rights office says she has been under house arrest since 2010, when her husband won the Nobel prize. He died in custody last year.
The experts say Liu Xia reportedly suffers from "severe psychological distress," pointing to audio recordings released in May in which she pleads for help.
She was last seen in public at his funeral, accompanied by authorities.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Win 4 Evening' game
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the New York Lottery's "Win 4 Evening" game were:
7-6-8-9, Lucky Sum: 30
(seven, six, eight, nine; Lucky Sum: thirty)
Cuautitlan Izcalli, Municipality of -- Moody's downgrades the Mexican National Scale issuer rating of Cuautitlan Izcalli to Baa1.mx from A3.mx and changes the outlook to negative
Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather is no fantasy.
Today (June 14), Mayweather took to his Instagram account to announce that a boxing match between himself and McGregor is indeed official. See it for yourself.
McGregor and Mayweather will do battle inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on Aug. 26. It’ll be the main event of a Showtime pay-per-view (PPV).
Yesterday, an event was marked for Aug. 26 on the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) calendar. The card was penciled in by Mayweather Promotions. Later on, the NSAC confirmed they had approved the event.
McGregor is the reigning Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) lightweight title holder, while Mayweather is coming out of retirement in hopes of going 50-0 in his professional boxing career.
Making Aliyah to troubled borders? The trouble that continues to rage at Israel's border should not necessarily negatively impact on Aliyah. Contact Editor David Lev and Dr. Sam Minskoff,
Reuters Gaza border riots David Lev and Dr. Sam Minskoff, members of the Aliyah Team at Arutz Sheva, have a spirited discussion on the impact and effects of the current military situation on the Gaza border and how this can potentially effect the future of Aliyah considering advantages and disadvantages - pros and cons.
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NBA YoungBoy links up with Kodak Black for the official video to their new collab “Chosen One”.
Chinese Government Imposes Stricter Controls On Foreign Currency Exchange
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BETTENDORF, Iowa -- A car caught fire Monday morning, December 11th in the Cumberland Square parking lot.
It took firefighters just a few minutes to arrive at the car fire near 18th Street and Spruce Hills Drive, and a WQAD News 8 crew on scene said the blaze was quickly extinguished.
Occupants inside the car were able to escape.
LONDON — “One of the things many people are surprised [to learn] about Sigmund Freud… is what an extraordinary collector he was,” said Carol Seigel, director of the Freud Museum London.” Many of his patients described Freud as a curator in his own museum.” While digging down through the layers is an essential part of archaeology, the same principle was adapted by Freud as he formed his theories of psychoanalysis. Watch an introductory video for the Freud Museum London, which sits in the former residence of Freud himself and includes his collection of artifacts, artworks and the very sofa where he listened to his patients and formed theories on the self that would have a profound influence on Twentieth Century thought. For more information, www.freud.org.uk.
Robinson's family sued the city and Madison police officer Matt Kenny after Kenny shot and killed Robinson on March 6, 2015. The lawsuit alleges that Officer Kenny used unreasonable force against Robinson and the City of Madison "is also responsible for Robinson's death because the police department conducts shoddy investigations that do not hold officers accountable for shootings, thus encouraging officers to use deadly force with impunity."
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Do you have a gift or an ornament from your ex?
One of our friends Kyle was out and about talking with his friends about keeping things from an ex. Especially when it comes to the holidays.
So, when you break up with someone, do you throw away everything they gave you, including everything that has to do with the holidays. Even if it’s an amazing Santa, or fake tree or exterior illuminations.
What do you do?
If you do keep them do you let your new significant other know where they came from?
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WORTHINGTON, Ohio (AP)  An Ohio man says he was trying to set a good example for his children when he turned in $14,000 he found on the side of the road.
WBNS-TV reports (http://bit.ly/2oGSCeU ) Jake Bowers found the money April 8 as he drove his family to a park in Worthington, a Columbus suburb.
Bowers said when he initially saw the bag on the roadside, he thought it might contain someone's laptop. Instead, it was filled with $100 bills.
Bowers took the bag to the Worthington police station, and it was returned to its owner.
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A police report says the owner had taken the cash to a car dealer but left without buying a vehicle. He told police he must have left it on top of his car and driven off.
While Pandora certainly trails competitors Spotify and Apple Music, Lynch is no stranger to carving out a niche for his company amid colossal rivals. Sling TV launched soon after winning Best of CES 2015, and by the awards ceremony the following year Lynch was still confident his service would disrupt television carriers despite some growing pains.
In short, Lynch knows a bit about how to attract and retain users, which Pandora will desperately need, as its premium subscription service had only secured about 400,000 users total by June, while Spotify claimed 50 million paid subscribers back in March. But Lynch won't be the only new face at the company: Former Sony Entertainment CEO and current Snap, Inc chairman Michael Lynton will be joining Pandora's board at the same time.
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Ohio Edison says downtown outage should be fixed by tonight
YOUNGSTOWN
A power outage that’s impacted the west side of downtown since Monday should be fixed by tonight, an Ohio Edison spokesman said.
“This has been a challenging one,” said Chris Eck of Ohio Edison.
The outage was caused by an underground cable failure that was supposed to be resolved Tuesday, Eck said. The repair crew kept running into problems, but has since isolated the problem and fixing it, he said.
The outage only affected a handful of customers in the city, but one of those customers, Youngstown Thermal, provides cooling services to several downtown businesses.
Its cooling customers include The Vindicator, Home Savings and Loan, DeYor Performing Arts Center and the main building of the Youngstown Business Incubator.
New Delhi: Infrastructure sector recorded a growth rate of 4.9 percent in November on the back of impressive performance by steel, electricity and coal products.
However, growth rate of crude oil and natural gas output fell considerably on year-on-year basis.
The growth rate of eight infrastructure sectors -- coal, crude oil, natural gas, refinery products, fertilisers, steel, cement and electricity -- was 0.6 percent in November 2015. It was 6.6 percent in October 2016.
The core sectors, which contribute 38 percent to the total industrial production, expanded by 4.9 percent in April-November compared to 2.5 percent growth in the similar period of last financial year.
Vacant midtown building gets facelift by artists,community volunteers
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Central Scotland list MSP Graham Simpson visited Fix-PC in Brandon Street, Motherwell, to help promote the recent Small Business Saturday.
Owner David Goonery and his brother John currently employ five staff and have plans to expand that will able them to take on more people.
Mr Simpson said: “Small Business Saturday is a fantastic way to showcase how vital the services offered in Scotland are to the local community and economy.
“I was invited to see for myself how Fix-PC has grown over the years. David’s success is down to his hard work and dedication; he is valued and trusted by the local business community.
“The visit reaffirmed my belief there is always a place for the high street retailer, it was great to see a local company doing so well and with plans to expand I’m sure that it will go on to be a bigger success.”
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TAIPEI, Taiwan -- People lounge around in Huashan park in fair weather on Monday, Jan. 2. At the start of the new year, Taipei City is seeing comfortable weather that has allowed people to come outside and engage in various outdoor activities.
While penning her upcoming memoir, You're on an Airplane, Parker Posey didn’t think twice about her wardrobe. “Writing is like acting, except you’re entertaining yourself and you don’t have to get dressed up,” she says. Naturally, the star of Netflix’s Lost in Space would opt for more dramatic attire to host her dream book club. “If we turned it into a costume party, I think people would be really excited to show up."
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Here, she gets candid about what her ideal book club entails, from comfy floor pillows to snacks from her local N.Y.C. hotspots.
For more stories like this, pick up InStyle's June issue, on newsstands and available for digital download now.
A federal judge overseeing the multidistrict litigation over testosterone replacement products that men allege cause cardio-vascular diseases has granted Thailand-based drugmaker Besins’ request to be tossed from the litigation.
U.S. District Judge Matthew Kennelly in Chicago on Tuesday granted Besins’ summary judgment motion, finding that plaintiffs had failed to offer any evidence to support allegations against the company, which was sued along with its U.S. licensee AbbVie Inc.
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Mauro Ranallo returned to commentating this past weekend, as he called the Rizin FF 5: Sakura MMA event in Yokohama, Japan. As seen in the video above, Mauro took a veiled shot at WWE during the event as Jazzy Gabert made her way to the cage.
"Professional wrestler - and boy does it feel good to be able to use that term again - turned mixed martial artist, the Alpha Female Jazzy Gabert!" Mauro said as Gabert approached the cage.
"Professional wrestler" is one of many banned terms that aren't allowed to be said on WWE television.
See Also Jerry Lawler On If He Thinks WWE Will Fire JBL Over Mauro Ranallo Controversy
As noted, Mauro isn't expected to return to WWE after last appearing on WWE television in mid-March. Dave Meltzer recently reported that WWE has initiated settlement talks with Mauro's representatives. Mauro's WWE contract expires on August 12th.
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America's Next Top Rest Stop: An App Compiles The Best Gas Station Bathrooms Millions of Americans are hitting the roads for the holiday. With road trips come pit stops, and fuel price tracker Gas Buddy has compiled a list of the best bathrooms using user reviews.
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Coach Evans Adotey’s charges have been paired with Uruguay, Finland and New Zealand in group C of the 2018 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
They will start their campaign with a tie against the South Americans, before they test the might of New Zealand and finish the group stage with Finland.
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The tournament is set to kick off on November 13 and ends on December 1.
The tourney will be held in Uruguay.
Ghana made history in 2012, becoming the first African nation to win a medal in the competition when the finished third.
Father’s Day is just around the corner, but are you ready to celebrate dad? Do you still need gift ideas? From slippers to treats to art, International Market Place has numerous items for fathers. Breana Grosz, assistant marketing and sponsorship director, joined Wake Up 2day to offer Father’s Day gift ideas.
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Madison Keys got the better of fellow American Coco Vandeweghe for the second time in less than two weeks at Cincinnati.
I am supporting Virginia Bass for 4th District because she is always there for our community. I live on the Samoa Peninsula and we have a lot of issues so we ask Virginia for help often. Virginia attends every community meeting, she brings ideas to the table, and she does whatever is needed to help. She also has incredible follow through. The Peninsula represents a very small portion of Virginia’s district and yet she always put tremendous effort into helping us. That is evidence of her character and integrity. I also appreciate that Virginia is always polite and kind, even with people she disagrees with, and even with people who are outwardly aggressive towards her.
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NEW YORK — A woman climbed up the bottom of the Statue of Liberty Wednesday afternoon, forcing an evacuation at Liberty Island, according to PIX 11.
Park police and NYPD officers responded to the scene, where they used ladders to reach the base of the statue.
Live video from the scene showed the woman perched against the statue’s robes before crawling toward officers.
Seven people have been arrested on Liberty Island, all of whom are believed to be protestors, law enforcement sources told CNN.
WPIX reported the woman removed her shirt several times, apparently in an attempt to display a message, but the message couldn’t be read from video shot at the scene.
Bournemouth captain Simon Francis has signed a one-year contract extension to keep him at the Vitality Stadium until the end of 2019-20 season.
The 33-year-old defender, who had one year remaining on his previous deal, has made 286 appearances for the Cherries since arriving from Charlton Athletic in 2011.
Francis has been a mainstay of Bournemouth's amazing rise from League One into the top-flight and admitted he was happy to sign once again.
Bournemouth captain Simon Francis has signed a one-year contract extension
'The most important thing was to retain our Premier League status for another year and then once that was achieved it was a chance to sit down and discuss things,' Francis told the club website.
'It all happened fairly quickly because negotiations don't take too long when a player wants to stay at the club.'
Eddie Howe's Bournemouth finished 12th in the Premier League with 44 points to secure a fourth consecutive campaign in top-flight football.
Military life can be tough for couples separated on special occasions like Valentine's Day. How do you say "I love you" from a remote location halfway around the world? A group called the Golf Capital Chorus offered an answer. They spent Tuesday serenading the spouses of deployed members of the military.
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Baku. 20 November. REPORT.AZ/ UN Security Council resolutions do not have a statute of limitations
Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan Elmar Mammadyarov said at the briefing on the results of the meeting with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov.
"All these resolutions have subsistence right.In this case, all resolutions of the UN Security Council specify not a request, but a demand for the withdrawal of Armenian troops from the occupied territories”, - Mammadyarov said.
The Minister stressed that he does not doubt the implementation of the UN Security Council resolutions on the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.
"It's just a matter of time, we just go in a different movement in this direction”, - he added.
BOSTON (WHDH) - Blast from below sent manhole covers flying, leaving residents on edge in Brighton.
Officials said three MBTA manholes dislodged along Lake Street. Smoldering wires sent black smoke into the air around 5:30 a.m. Sunday.
Residents in the area reported hearing a loud bang and said they saw the manhole covers falling into the street.
One car had its back window smashed out.
What lead up to this incident is under investigation.
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Iggy Azalea has returned with the new song “Savior,” which features Migos member Quavo.
Related: Iggy Azalea Preps Comeback Single ‘Savior’ with Quavo
The track starts with lyrics from the Lisa Stansfield song “All Around the World and then contrasts an offbeat keyboard line with a straightforward electronic beat. Iggy compliments the music by switching between melodic vocals and rapid rap lines.
In the pre-chorus, Iggy sings, “My heart beats for you only/ Wonder if you even know me?/ Countin’ down every moment that I waited for ya, waited for ya/ Wonder if you even notice/ Baby I been feeling hopeless/ Easy to lose focus, but I’ll wait for ya.”
Quavo’s heavily Auto-Tuned chorus is simple, but it’s the centerpiece of the song, and is bound to become a sing-along for fans: “I’ve been looking for a savior/ I’ve been looking for a savior/ I’ve been looking for a real one to hold onto/ I’ve been looking for a savior.”
Check out lyric video for “Savior” below:
The IDF is getting seriously into public relations with timely reports on Twitter. I thought readers might find this one with video of successful strikes on targets inside Gaza yesterday of particular interest. It’s got a satisfying motif backed by a tense soundtrack. Hamas terrorists lost a few ordnance depots and other means of destruction in the operation that, according to the video, hit some 65 targets throughout Gaza.
This video shows some of the terror targets that the IDF struck during the last 24 hours pic.twitter.com/ImvH1iczwn — IDF (@IDFSpokesperson) May 30, 2018
NOTE TO FOX NEWS: By contrast with the propaganda disseminated by “the Gaza Health Ministry,” I think we can rely on the accuracy of the information provided.
Sanford Celebrates Opening of Broadway Urgent Care Clinic
This new walk in clinic at the Sanford downtown facility will give patients another convenient option for care
FARGO, ND — Sanford’s new urgent care clinic with walk in access on Broadway in Fargo is officially open to the public.
Officials at Sanford felt it was an important addition now that the emergency department has moved to the new medical center along Interstate 94.
This new walk in clinic at the Sanford downtown facility will give patients another convenient option for care.
“With this addition of this urgent care clinic, our patients now have another option and that is important to us to provide options, convenience and the exceptional care they have come to expect from Sanford,” said Cyndy Skorick, who is the executive director of Primary Care Services.
The clinic will be open from 7:30 am to 7:30 pm Monday through Friday.
They will consider weekend hours based on the use of the facility over the next few months.
MD, Lifestyle International, Kabir Lumba reveals that MAX has seen a 35 – 40 per cent CAGR growth in the last five years by delivering what the consumer wanted
OFFENSIVE: Jeremy Corbyn admitted that anti-Semitism was a “clear” problem in the Labour party
He apologised and accepted that officials had failed to tackle the issue although he vowed to fix it.
It comes after Mr Corbyn and his supporters were linked with a series of offensive messages from within the membership about Jewish people.
They included Holocaust denial, Nazi sympathising and bizarre conspiracy theories about Israel.
He said: “We have not done enough fully to get to grips with the problem and for that the Jewish community and our own Jewish members deserve an apology. My party and I are sorry for the hurt and distress.
× 5 cars stolen on Northwest Side, police say
CHICAGO — At least five cars have been stolen on the Northwest Side since May 6, police said Wednesday.
In each incident, one or more people have taken cars that were legally parked on the street, according to the Chicago Police Department.
The thefts happened:
between 10:30 p.m. May 6 and 4 a.m. May 7 in the 5900 block of West Higgins Avenue
between 7:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. May 9 in the 6200 block of West Gunnison Street
about noon May 13 in the 4600 block of North Central Avenue
between 8 p.m. May 14 and 11 a.m. May 15 in the 5400 block of North Monitor Avenue
and between 10:30 p.m. May 24 and 4:30 a.m. May 25 in the 5700 block of West Leland Avenue.
Police are urging residents to park in well-lit areas and make sure cars are locked.
Anyone with information is asked to call 312-744-8263.
TRINIDAD-DEATH-One killed as fireworks “war” leads to the destruction of several apartments
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COMMUNITIES looking to draft their own neighbourhood plans will be able to gain free access to expert advice thanks to a new £23m boost by the government.
Housing minister Dominic Raab broke the news yesterday. It’s hoped the cash injection will fuel bids to create neighbourhood plans — documents designed to give communities a better say on development in their areas, including where homes, schools and businesses should be built.
The maximum grant available has also been increased by £2,000 to £17,000, helping communities to access more resources to develop a plan for their area.
For details, see neighbourhoodplanning.org
The process of layering as a painting technique has been used by artists for centuries. This group exhibition explores the infinite possibilities of detail in minimalism through the subtle energy found in shifting layers and rhythmic patterns. The subject matter of these 6 artists lives in the layers. The use of monochromatic palettes, additionally, turns the attention to the delicate subtleties of each artists’ work.
Claim It is an organisation defending the interests of holiday makers wanting to launch a complaint against an airline. They have already received over 10,000 requests of passengers this year. The lion's share of the complaints is about long delays, other complaints are connected to cancelled flights or overbookings.
"Passengers are better informed about their rights than in the past", explains Ralph Pais of Claim It. "Until not so long ago, passengers ignored the fact that, according to European legislation, they are entitled to a compensation in the case of a long delay, a double booking or a cancellation. We have more people calling in after each delayed flight than in the past."
In the US, the notion that stepping on a crack on the ground will break your mother's back is a common superstition. Nungning20/iStock
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Superstitions vary from culture to culture all over the world.
In Portugal, many people believe that walking backwards brings bad luck.
People in Spain traditionally eat 12 grapes at the stroke of midnight on New Year's Eve to bring luck for each month of the coming year.
Most people are at least a little superstitious. Whether that be placing trust in lucky numbers or trying to avoid bad omens, different cultures have incredible stories behind their superstitions.
Thinking that trimming your nails at night will bring bad luck is a common belief in India, for example, while many people in the US see pennies as a sign of good luck.
Keep reading for 20 superstitious beliefs from around the globe and the stories behind them.
FORT RILEY, Kan. (KSNT) – Fort Riley’s First Infantry Division, “Big Red One,” celebrated 100 years of continued service as well as the Army’s 242 birthday.
Several gathered to celebrate these years of service with cake and words from leaders of the first infantry division.
The United Service Organization partnered with Fort Riley and the Manhattan airport to host an event for recognition of the soldiers service.
“It’s a historic year, and just to be able to be apart of this event and be partners as well is just a great feeling” Scott Payne, USO Center Director of Fort Riley, said.
The “Big Red One” at Fort Riley is the Army’s oldest continuously serving division.
He won the NCAA 440-yard championship in 1942 and '43 while attending USC. He was a three-time letterman, with the Trojans winning the NCAA team title each year under coach Dean Cromwell. Bourland was captain of the 1943 team, which had just four athletes at the NCAA championships but still won the team title.
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“All human beings deserve human and civil rights, including the Palestinians,” Waters said. “And we’re winning it. This is why they want to silence me, this is why they call me an anti-Semite and this why they don’t want me on Charlie Rose or Stephen Colbert, speaking.” (FROM)
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As the reigning symbol of Fall, pumpkins are a fun way to add seasonal cheer to your home. From adorning your Thanksgiving centerpiece with mini pumpkin varieties and covering your porch with a blend of different sizes, shapes, and colors to carving or painting your pumpkin for Halloween, this festive fruit adds instant Fall spirit to your home. And, of course, they're pretty tasty in desserts and main dishes as well!
Whether it's an old favorite or a new discovery, continue reading to find out which pumpkins you should be using for all of your Fall needs this season.
If China ever suffers a financial crisis, its property companies will likely be in the eye of the storm. Will there be some, like the U.S.’s banking behemoths back in 2008, deemed too big to fail?
The question is starting to look pertinent for China Evergrande, the country’s largest property developer by revenue. The company’s stock has slumped 23% this year. On Tuesday and Wednesday, it spent $85 million to buy back 33 million of its shares to try to arrest the slide.
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A 39-year-old man was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and child endangerment in a wrong-way crash on Lake Shore Drive that sent four people to the hospital.Roderick E. Smith, 39, of Oak Lawn, was traveling south in the northbound lanes around 6:45 a.m. Sunday when police said he struck another vehicle in the 4800-block of Lake Shore Drive in Chicago's Kenwood neighborhood.An 8-year-old boy was transported in critical condition to Comer Children's Hospital, where he stabilized. A 54-year-old man and a 28-year-old woman were transported to Northwestern Memorial Hospital in serious condition.A fourth person was transported in critical condition to Stroger Hospital. Police said Monday a mug shot for Smith was not available.He was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and child endangerment, both misdemeanors. He was also cited for driving the wrong way on a one-way street, not wearing a seatbelt, driving without a license or permit and transporting or carrying alcohol.
IP Hires: Nixon Peabody, McDermott, DLA Piper
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 3:10 PM EST) -- In this week’s intellectual property partners on the move, Nixon Peabody lands two patent litigation partners in Los Angeles, McDermott Will & Emery snags a partner to focus on pharma, biotech and medical devices, and DLA Piper adds two partners to its media and entertainment practice while losing three partners to Russ August & Kabat. Here are details on these and other IP attorneys who have landed new jobs.
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Hearing a 25-year-old articulate such weighty themes, packaging them into heartbreakingly gorgeous melodies with a plainspoken language that cuts to the quick upon first listen.
Lynn was one of the first interviews for the 49ers last year before they hired Kelly. Because of that, he’s an obvious candidate again. No coach rose as quickly as Lynn did in 2016, going from running backs coach to offensive coordinator to interim head coach in the span of three months, so it’s clear he has what it takes. Of course, Lynn might stay in Buffalo on a permanent basis with the Bills potentially hiring him as their full-time head coach. He would instill a sense of accountability with his no-nonsense style.
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President Donald Trump has scheduled another campaign rally, this time in Louisville.
Trump's campaign website says the president will speak the night of March 20 at the Kentucky Exposition Center.
Vice President Mike Pence visited Louisville on Saturday as part of the effort to sell a White House-backed health overhaul.
Trump is scheduled to hold a rally in Nashville, Tennessee, this Wednesday -- his second since taking office.
Press secretary Sean Spicer says the president is also planning to lay a wreath at President Andrew Jackson's tomb at his home, The Hermitage, during the visit to Nashville. Jackson's 250th birthday is being commemorated this year.
Earlier on Wednesday, Trump is scheduled to visit Detroit to discuss job creation and the automotive industry with auto executives and workers.
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UK Health-Tech Co. Closes $28M Series A Funding Round
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 3:41 PM EST) -- U.K.-based health-tech company Medopad has closed a Series A funding round at $28 million with contributions from investors including Chinese conglomerate NWS Holdings Ltd., the company said Friday.
Medopad offers a health care data platform that connects to patients via smart phones, smart watches and other similar devices to relay information to health care providers in real time. The fund, which includes investment from NWS Holdings, was announced during U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May’s meetings with President Xi Jinping of China.
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Organizers are putting the final touches on plans for the hosting of the Festival of Lights in the city of Castries on the evening of December 12.
Apart from the national observance, the Minister for Culture Senator Fortuna Belrose reveals that similar festivities will also be hosted at the local-level.
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To seize the "fortune", one must always take advantage when the "tide" is at its crest.
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General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministry Worldwide, Apostle Johnson Suleman, has reflected on the unfolding events in the polity and the “crass abuse of power by the governing All Progressives Congress (APC), ongoing genocide in Southern Kaduna”. Apostle Suleman also raised the alarm that the nation was sliding into fascism and official terrorism. He observed […]
SYDNEY, March 30 Sales of new homes in Australia inched higher in February with Western Australia and Victoria enjoying the strongest growth, an industry survey showed on Thursday.
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) said its survey of large-volume builders showed new home sales rose a seasonally adjusted 0.2 percent in February, from the previous month.
Sales of houses dipped 0.1 percent, while apartment sales rose 1.0 percent.
Sales of detached houses rose 5.1 percent in Victoria and jumped 11.3 percent in Western Australia, though the latter was from very depressed levels.
Approvals to build new homes have slowed from record highs in recent months and HIA said it expected housing starts to fall by around 2 percent in the financial year to June. (Reporting by Wayne Cole; Editing by Eric Meijer)
This is Caesar, a little dog whose owner, a 79-year-old man in Turkey, was paralyzed.
When his owner passed away, Caesar mourned at his funeral.
The owner’s son, Ali, adopted Caesar.
Ali noticed that every morning, Caesar would leave the house.
So Ali decided to follow the little dog to find out where he goes . . . .
~Eowyn
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Rafael Nadal pulls out of Queen’s Club tournament
French Open Champion, Rafael Nadal, has withdrawn from the Aegon Championships at Queen’s Club after being advised to rest by his doctor. The 31-year-old Spaniard, winner of a record 10th French Open on Sunday, said he had had a “long clay court season’’. “My body needs to rest if I am going to be ready …
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This week, KCBD and WesTex Federal Credit Union headed to the Bridge of Lubbock summer camps for Pay it Forward!
WesTex Federal Credit Union donated towards breakfast and snacks for the kids in the camps, and gave them extra sporting equipment to make sure they have everything they need this summer.
It's just another example of KCBD and WesTex are giving back to the community that gives so much to them.
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March 19 (Reuters) - R S Software (India) Ltd:
* SAYS ‍APPROVED FURTHER INVESTMENT IN SHARE CAPITAL OF CO'S UNIT PAYPERMINT PRIVATE LTD​ Source text: bit.ly/2tZNybL Further company coverage:
Feb 14 Jeans Mate Corp :
* Says 5,748,809 shares (39.99 percent stake) of Jeans Mate Corp were offered in a takeover bid by Rizap Group Inc from Jan. 17 to Feb. 13
* Acquisition price at 160 yen per share, 920 million yen in total
* Rizap Group also acquires 24 percent stake of shares in co via private placement, and co raises 645 million yen in total
* Rizap Group will own totaling 63.99 percent stake in co after transactions and to be top shareholder of co, effective on Feb. 20
* Shareholder Kenji Nishiwaki cuts stake in co to 0 percent from 23.61 percent
* Shareholder Masashi Nishiwaki cuts stake in co to 0 percent from 20.23 percent
* Shareholding structure changes will occur on Feb. 20
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The settlement of Krutaya Balka in the Donetsk People’s Republic is subjected to systematic shelling by the Ukrainian occupational troops.
Just in the report for last night there are several burned-down houses. Even during reporting there is the possibility of the Ukrainian side resuming shelling at any minute in the afternoon.
In total, about 20 people currently live in the settlement of Krutaya Balka on a constant basis. The others come occasionally to visit their houses and garden kitchens.
Ukrainian punishers don’t stop shelling; the situation in this area is extremely intense.
Canadian Pacific Railway and the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference say they have reached a four-year tentative agreement to end a strike hours after it began.
READ MORE: Here's how a CP Rail strike impacts Canada's economy
The parties also reached a five-year deal for the Kootenay Valley Railway.
The union says full operations at both railways will resume Thursday morning across Canada.
Union president Doug Finnson called the deal a fair contract that its members can feel good about.
CP Rail chief executive Keith Creel says the agreements are positive for 12,000 railway employees, customers and the entire Canadian economy.
WATCH: Alberta forestry industry monitoring labour unrest at CP Rail (April 24)
Creel adds that the agreement will provide long-term stability.
The tentative agreements must be ratified by Teamsters members over the coming months.
Details of the agreement are being withheld pending ratification.
BIRMINGHAM, England — Birmingham City says manager Gianfranco Zola has resigned from the second-tier club after only four months.
The former Italy striker has achieved two wins in 22 League Championship games. The 2-0 loss to Burton on Monday left Birmingham only three points above the relegation zone with three games remaining.
The 50-year-old Zola's resignation was announced on the club's Twitter feed.
Birmingham's Chinese owners opted for a high-profile name to lead the team's bid for promotion to the English Premier League after firing Gary Rowett in December, but the appointment has backfired.
March madness comes to the 'Fox & Friends' plaza, with lessons about how to set up a basketball court at home.
A few weeks ago Top Dawg took to IG to announce he was pulling SZA off the tour to rest her voice, per doctors orders.
Last night in NYC, SZA hit the stage sounding …well…
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PARIS, April 18 (Reuters) - Two men have been arrested in Marseille, southern France, on suspicion of planning an attack during the forthcoming presidential election, judicial and police sources said on Tuesday.
Police had been hunting the pair since the end of last week and they were arrested a few minutes apart in the southeastern port city, the police source said.
The police source added that one of the two had turned to radical Islam during a term in prison. A search of a rented apartment was continuing.
France goes to the polls to choose a new president on April 23, with a second round of voting due on May 7. More than 230 people have died in Islamist militant attacks in the country over the past two years.
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MADD Canada (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) is nudging drivers to remain sober if they choose to get behind the wheel this long weekend.
As many celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday, MADD is reminding the public to protect themselves and others against impaired driving.
“Please arrange a sober ride home if you are going to be drinking or consuming drugs this holiday weekend,” said MADD Canada national president Patricia Hynes-Coates.
“Driving while impaired is never worth the risk to you, your passengers or others sharing the road with you.”
MADD Canada says four people are killed and 175 are injured in alcohol- or drug-related crashes every day in the country.
If you suspect a driver is impaired, MADD says to call 911 and report it to police.
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DETROIT (AP) – The son of former U.S. Rep. John Conyers is asking a judge to order that his name be placed on this summer’s Democratic primary ballot.
The Detroit News reports John Conyers III filed a lawsuit Tuesday in Wayne County Circuit Court.
County Clerk Cathy Garrett ruled last week that Conyers III didn’t have enough signatures to make it on the Aug. 7 ballot to fill out the final two months of his father’s term or for the full term that starts in January.
The elder Conyers was first elected in 1964. The 89-year-old stepped down from his 13th Congressional District seat in December, citing health reasons, though several women who used to be on his staff had accused him of sexual harassment.
More than a dozen other candidates have filed to run for the office.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A judge is pushing back the start of Bill Cosby’s sexual assault retrial just a few days after rejecting his lawyers’ demands for a three-month delay.
Judge Steven O’Neill on Monday moved the start of jury selection to April 2 from March 29. He scheduled hearings March 29 and 30 to resolve pretrial issues.
Cosby’s lawyers were pressing for a longer delay after O’Neill ruled last week that up to five additional accusers could testify. They argued they needed more time to investigate the women’s allegations and work up a defense.
Cosby has pleaded not guilty to charges he drugged and molested Andrea Constand at his suburban Philadelphia home in 2004.
Cosby’s first trial last year ended in a hung jury.
The Associated Press does not typically identify people who say they are victims of sexual assault unless they grant permission, which Constand has.
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× Sweepstakes employees tied up with duct tape, held at gunpoint during robbery in Asheboro
ASHEBORO, N.C. — Police are investigating after an armed robbery at an Asheboro business early Wednesday morning, according to Asheboro police Lt. Col. Mark Lineberry.
The robbery happened between 2:10 and 2:28 a.m. at the Real Business Center sweepstakes at 2419-G N. Fayetteville St.
Three suspects came into the business and tied two employees up with duct tape, Lineberry said. One suspect held the employees at gunpoint while two others searched the business.
Money was taken from the business and the employees were robbed of personal items, Lineberry said.
No injuries were reported.
Asheboro police are trying to determine what surveillance video or pictures are available.
Anyone with information on the robbery is asked to call Asheboro police.
BOSTON -- Here are the starting lineups for the game between the Indians and Red Sox on Monday night at Fenway Park. First pitch is scheduled for 6:10 p.m.
INDIANS
SS Francisco Lindor.
2B Jason Kipnis.
3B Jose Ramirez.
DH Edwin Encarnacion.
RF Jay Bruce.
1B Carlos Santana.
CF Bradley Zimmer.
LF Abraham Almonte.
C Roberto Perez.
RHP Trevor Bauer, 10-8, 4.79.
RED SOX
DH Eduardo Nunez.
LF Andrew Benintendi.
RF Mookie Betts.
1B Mitch Moreland.
3B Rafael Devers.
SS Xander Bogaerts.
2B Brock Holt.
CF Jackie Bradley, Jr.
C Christian Vazquez.
RHP Doug Fister, 2-5, 5.03.
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RICHMOND, Va. -- Back-to-school shopping can be an exciting time for students looking to find the perfect wardrobe to kick-off the new school year.
CBS 6 reporter Claudia Rupcich wanted to help a local student, so she teamed up with the YMCA’s Great Beginning to surprise the student with a shopping spree for back-to-school clothes.
Rupcich, with the help of Union Bank and Trust, took the 9-year-old girl to Target to find some new outfits in the latest edition of CBS 6 Gives.
“Are you excited… Shopping is the best!” Claudia said.
× Ryan tweets about a $1.50 paycheck boost, then deletes it
WASHINGTON (AP) _ House Speaker Paul Ryan has highlighted on Twitter a school secretary benefiting from the Republican tax overhaul, then deleted the tweet after online criticism that he is cheering an increase of $1.50 a week.
The Associated Press reported on Thursday that changes in tax withholding were sparking bigger paychecks, citing as one example Julia Ketchum of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, whose check went up $1.50 a week.
Ryan on Saturday posted a Tweet noting the secretary’s increase and linking to the AP story. He has posted several other examples of worker pay increases and bonuses since the overhaul, some as much as $1,000.
Ryan’s spokeswoman didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.
- Above is a bonus clip from this week's Total Bellas episode with the family getting a laugh at Daniel Bryan while he does yoga.
- Former WWE talent Barry Darsow (Smash of Demolition, The Repo Man) turns 58 years old today while WWE Hall of Famer Bruno Sammartino turns 82, former TNA President Dixie Carter turns 53 and Afa Anoa'i Jr. (Manu) turns 33.
- WWE Cruiserweight Champion Enzo Amore tweeted this workout clip from Los Angeles yesterday. The Wrestling Observer Newsletter noted this week that Enzo has been seen walking around LA with the title on.
Every damn day ???? #RealestChamp A post shared by Enzo Amore (@real1) on Oct 5, 2017 at 12:10pm PDT
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Rachel Pokornowski, a recent Allegan High School graduate, is joining the staff of The Allegan County News for the summer as an intern.
Throughout her high school career, Pokornowski has been a part of the Allegan High School yearbook staff which involved editing pages, selling ads and writing.
She will be attending Lake Superior State University in the fall majoring in biology and minoring in chemistry. In her free time, she enjoys showing horses, photography, running and writing poetry.
This summer she will be taking photos and writing stories about a variety of topics including local government and sports.
Her internship was made possible through a generous donation from the Allegan Rotary Club.
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ROME --- Italy's highest administrative court on Tuesday temporarily denied a request by a New Delhi court for two former Leonardo executives to appear as defendants in an alleged corruption case.The decision by Italy's State Council - seen in court documents - means the top managers will not have to show up at a May 30 hearing in India related to a 2010 helicopter contract the defence group signed with the Indian government.In Italy Giuseppe Orsi, former chief executive of the Italian state-controlled defence group previously known as Finmeccanica, and Bruno Spagnolini, former head of its helicopter unit AgustaWestland, were both cleared of corruption charges in January. (end of excerpt)-ends-
Monday is a big day in Salem for gun control activists as lawmakers are expected to hear their testimony as part of hearings on two gun bills.
One of the bills discussed in the hearings Monday morning is Senate Bill 797, which would close the so-called “boyfriend loophole.”
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Via Newsweek:
The violence in Charlottesville, Virginia on Saturday is a national calamity. It is a product of white supremacists and home grown terrorists.
Donald Trump responded by condemning hatred “on many sides.” His refusal to call it what it is, and condemn the neo-Nazis, white supremacists, and KKK members who perpetrated this violence, is a dangerous lie that fuels more hatred and violence.
Kudos to the Republican senators who are now calling on Trump to denounce the white supremacists that incited this tragedy. More must join the call. The country needs all our leaders – Republican and Democrat – to stand united against hatred and bigotry.
But all of us – you and I and every decent person in America – must also stand up against it: Not with violence, but with a firm and visible commitment to decency, tolerance, and the rule of law.
Don’t wait for Donald Trump to condemn it. He unleashed it.
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STEPANAKERT, MARCH 20, ARMENPRESS. The Armed Forces of Artsakh downed an Azerbaijani unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) around 18:30, March 19, in the north-eastern (Talish) section of the line of contact.
The Azerbaijani unmanned aerial vehicle violated the airspace of Artsakh and was deployed to carry out a reconnaissance operation, the Artsakh defense ministry said.
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Valentine’s Day A Success For Gustaf’s Greenery
by Adel Toay
SIOUX FALLS – Last Friday, we spoke with Gustaf’s Greenery about their preparations for Valentine’s Day while a familiar face battles cancer. They say they have received overwhelming support and volunteer help.
Co-owner, Pat Gustaf, is currently battling renal cell carcinoma, and for today’s big day, they say they have achieved a lot of their goals for the holiday.
At around 1:30 this afternoon, they had sold over 4,000 roses. They say since we spoke to them last Friday, dozens of volunteers have called or come in to help.
“it’s a hard holiday because it’s basically on one day. but when you have extra help and they’re willing to do anything, that is fantastic,” said Jean Gustaf, Pat’s sister and Gustaf’s Greenery co-owner.
The three volunteers from Minot, North Dakota did leave yesterday, but Jean says Pat was able to visit and speak with them on Saturday.
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PLACERVILLE, Calif. (AP)  California authorities are searching for a 24-year-old man and a white 2002 Ford Explorer in connection to the fatal stabbing of a woman and wounding of a child.
Police are looking for Bernardo Castillo, who is related to both victims. He is wanted for questioning.
The two victims were found Tuesday in a Placerville-area home. A woman was found dead with stab wounds and a 4-year-old was found injured with stab wounds.
The 4-year-old's condition was unknown as of Tuesday night.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - An appeals board has ordered a stay of deportation for a Spanish-language news outlet reporter who was arrested in Tennessee during a demonstration.
The Commercial Appeal reports a lawyer for 42-year-old Manuel Duran said he won the stay of deportation but still faces months in immigration detention while an appeal is pending.
Attorney Jeremy Jong said federal authorities had planned to deport Duran to El Salvador on Wednesday, but the Board of Immigration Appeals in Falls Church, Virginia, ordered a stay on Tuesday. Jong said he spoke with Duran and said he is excited and happy.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement spokesman Bryan D. Cox confirmed the stay but said the underlying immigration case wasn’t addressed.
Duran’s lawyers have said he came to the U.S. after receiving death threats related to reporting on corruption in El Salvador.
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A Chambersburg man is accused of turning off the electricity in a woman's home, getting in, then binding and raping her. Police: Man bound, raped woman in 2013 A Chambersburg man is accused of turning off the electricity in a woman's home, getting in, then binding and raping her.
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URBANDALE, Iowa -- After a nearly three-month-long investigation, two robbery suspects have been arrested.
Police arrested 19-year-old Connor Bennett and 36-year-old Tuffy Jackson on Tuesday morning. Both men are accused of robbing the Pilot truck stop in Urbandale at gunpoint on November 28th.
Both are charged with first degree robbery.
Jon Smith paddles his kayak from the landing below the dam in Fort Mill on his way down to the River Walk landing in Rock Hill. Duke is planning to raise the target water level in lakes Wylie, Norman and James six inches each summer, affecting recreational water flows from Lake Wylie for Catawba River paddlers downstream. Jeff Sochko Fort Mill Times file photo
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Kelan Martin scored 26 points and Butler rolled past DePaul 80-57 on Saturday.
Martin, the second-leading scorer in the Big East, had 19 points in the first half when the Bulldogs (17-7, 7-4 Big East) took a 10-point lead with Martin hitting a 3-pointer to cap the first 20 minutes.
Martin added another 3-pointer to open the second half and the lead remained in double figures, reaching a high of 25 with 1:43 left on a 3-pointer by Campbell Donovan.
Paul Jorgensen had three of Butler's 10 3-pointers in scoring 13 points and Kamar Baldwin added 10 points for the Bulldogs, who have a four-game winning streak that started with a 79-67 win over the Blue Demons. Martin made 10 of his 11 free-throw attempts.
Marin Maric was the only DePaul (9-13, 2-8) player in double figures with 15.
DePaul committed 23 turnovers, 14 off steals, leading to 27 points.
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A video of a chimpanzee reuniting with the couple who helped raised him is going viral and capturing the hearts of thousands of people.
Tania and Jorge raised Limbani and gave him around-the-clock care for the first few months of his life.
Limbani was born with pneumonia and rejected by his mother.
The Zoological Wildlife Foundation says “without human intervention and modern medicine, he wouldn’t have been here today.”
Limbani now lives at the Zoological Wildlife Foundation in Miami, Florida.
Staff with the foundation say Tania and Jorge visit when they can, and Limbani’s reaction is the same every time.
So, they posted one of their reunions on social media and it’s just as cute as you think it would be!
One woman was injured during a traffic accident Tuesday night that closed a portion of Route 47 in Middle Township for a short time. A car crashed into a utility pole at 6:30pm on Route 47 near Shunpike Road in Rio Grande. The name of the victim was not released; she suffered non-life threatening injuries.
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Henderson police have located the missing Henderson man. Bennie Harvey, who suffers from dementia, has been found near the railroad tracks off of Center Street in Henderson.
Authorities were called to a home in the 400 block of South Alvasia Street when his girlfriend reported he had been missing. Police say he has had previous incidents where he goes missing.
Officers say Bennie Harvey is safe and sound in good condition.
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In this May 29, 2018, photo, Sidney Kramer, 92, uses a remote medical monitoring system to check his vital signs at his home in Bethesda, Md. A new poll shows older Americans and their caregivers want to give virtual health care a try, even though Medicare has been slow to pay. Nearly 9 in 10 would be comfortable using at least one type of telemedicine for themselves or an aging loved one. Pablo Martinez Monsivais AP Photo
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BERLIN Borussia Dortmund have signed talented midfielder Mahmoud Dahoud of Borussia Moenchengladbach on a four-year contract starting next season, the Bundesliga club said on Thursday.
The 21-year-old Germany youth international, who was a transfer target for several top European clubs, signed a deal at Dortmund to 2022.
"Mo Dahoud is a hugely talented and exciting player in the central midfield position whom we have been watching intensively for several years," said Dortmund sports director Michael Zorc.
"He has already proven he can play at top level."
Dahoud has scored six goals in 52 league appearances for Gladbach after rising through the Foals' youth ranks. He has also played in the Champions League and Europa League in the past few seasons.
Dortmund are third in the Bundesliga and are through to the German Cup last four and the Champions League quarter-finals.
(Reporting by Karolos Grohmann; Editing by Alison Williams)
A consultant has presented the city of Overland Park with four options for possible routes to upgrade the aging facilities for the downtown OP Farmers Market. Three of the options would keep the market essentially on its present site. The fourth would see the market move a couple blocks to the south to the Santa Fe Commons park area.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A person familiar with the situation says the Carolina Panthers and unrestricted free agent slot wide receiver Jarius Wright have agreed on a three-year deal.
The person spoke to The Associated Press Monday on condition of anonymity because the Panthers have not announced the move. Financial terms of the deal were not immediately known.
The 28-year-old Wright has spent all six NFL seasons with the Vikings and is familiar with Panthers offensive coordinator Norv Turner, having worked under him in Minnesota.
The 5-foot-10, 191-pound Wright had 18 receptions for 198 yards and two touchdowns last season. His most productive season game in 2014, when he caught 42 passes for 588 yards and two touchdowns.
Wright has 153 catches for 2,039 yards and 10 touchdowns during his career with Minnesota.
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LaTonya Taylor Allen is the only adult survivor of a violent 2014 attack by her estranged husband Nathan Holden. She said the attack followed a bitter end to an unraveling marriage.
Marc Buoniconti signs copies of his book at Columbus High School
Marc Buoniconti, who was paralyzed from the shoulders down in a football accident 32 years ago, spoke and signed copies on his new book at his alma mater, Christopher Columbus High.​
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Promotions were announced today within the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department.
Chief Bryan Roach made the announcement today in a public ceremony in the Chief’s conference room.
Among those promoted were Chris Bailey to Deputy Chief of Investigations and Tom Sellas to Commander of Homeland Security.
Those promoted will be beginning their new command immediately.
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Direct from its success in London’s West End, a SOLD OUT UK tour and standing ovations at every performance, The Simon & Garfunkel Story is back! Using huge projection photos, original film footage and a full live band performing all the hits including ‘Mrs Robinson’, ‘Cecilia’, ‘Homeward Bound’ and many more.
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) – The same jury that last month unanimously found Dylann Roof guilty in the slayings of nine black parishioners at a South Carolina church is returning to court to begin contemplating his punishment.
The sentencing phase of Roof’s trial begins Tuesday in Charleston. He could face the death penalty.
With Roof representing himself, the process is sure to be unconventional. The 22-year-old said he plans to call no witnesses or introduce any evidence.
Prosecutors plan to call up to 38 people related to the nine people killed and three who survived the June 2015 slaughter during Bible study at Emanuel AME Church.
Even if Roof is sentenced to death, it’s highly unlikely he’d be executed anytime soon. The federal government hasn’t carried out a death sentence since 2003.
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Bollywood actor Sonali Bendre said on Wednesday she has been diagnosed with “high-grade cancer”.
Sonali Bendre attends the unveiling of a new jewellery collection in New Delhi March 27, 2007. REUTERS/Vijay Mathur/Files
The 43-year-old actor said on Twitter she is undergoing treatment in New York.
“We remain optimistic and I am determined to fight every step of the way,” said Bendre, who starred in several hit Bollywood films in the 90’s.
Bendre is married to film-maker Goldie Behl and has a son. She was a celebrity judge on a reality TV show until a week ago.
New video song of Arshad Khan ‘Beparwai’ released. Arshad Khan and a female model is performing in this video. This is New song of Arshad Khan Chai Wala.
In this video song, Arshad Khan did some bold scenes with the girl which shocked many of his fans. His photos with this girl is going viral on social media and Internet.Recently in his interview, Arshad Khan revealed that his family is not happy with his work and his recent photos are very embarrassing for him as well.He apologized to his fans and said that he will never do this kind of stuff again.The song which caused problems for Arshad Khan ‘Bewarpai’ is launched now. Watch video below and share …
April 20 Kangmei Pharmaceutical Co Ltd :
* Says it plans to pay cash div 2.05 yuan per 10 shares of common stock for FY 2016
* Co will pay dividend worth 225 million yuan for totaling 30 million shares of preferred stock
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Recent Olympics and Commonwealth Games have seen record numbers of medals for Scottish athletes.
The theory was that this would inspire a generation to become healthier. John Beattie hears from elite athletes and ordinary folk about why that hasn't happened and what it might take to get us off the sofa.
He donned his trunks to take a dip with Scottish swimming stars Robbie Renwick and Michael Jamieson.
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – The Virginia Beach Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in finding a woman who went missing Sunday afternoon.
Authorities say 70-year-old Barbara Ann Wood left her home in the Green Run area of Virginia Beach to visit a family member in Norfolk but never arrived at her destination.
Wood was reportedly driving a red Nissan Rogue with Virginia license plate VMP 9214.
She is described as a black female with dyed blonde hair who is 5’3″ tall and weighs approximately 165 pounds. She was last seen wearing leopard tights and a black jacket.
Anyone who has seen Wood or her vehicle is asked to call the VBPD’s Missing Persons Unit at (757) 385-4101.
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March 29 Xingmin Intelligent Transportation Systems (Group) Co., Ltd.:
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* Says Beiqi Foton Motor Co Ltd will fully use the tyre products of the co
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Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers underwent a bone scan on his collarbone but his status for this week’s game at Carolina is uncertain. The Panthers expect him to play. Charles Rex Arbogast AP
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FAIRBORN, Ohio (WDTN) – The westbound side of Armstrong Road in Fairborn is getting repaired Tuesday, August 15.
Armstrong Road between Cliffside Drive and Rona Village Bulevard will be closed Tuesday and the project will start at 6:00 .m.
The city says eastbound traffic should look out for workers repairing the road on the westbound side.
Detours will be posted.
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LAWRENCE, Kan. — Kansas forward Udoka Azubuike withdrew his name from the NBA draft on Wednesday, choosing to return for his junior season after participating in the combine.
The 7-footer from Nigeria started 34 games last season, averaging 13 points and seven rebounds. He shot 77 percent from the field, a Big 12 record and the best mark in the nation.
Azubuike is a traditional back-to-the-basket big man, and scouts have wondered how his skills would transfer to the NBA. The league’s up-tempo pace and the value placed on big men who can shoot from outside go against his strengths, and developing an outside shot will likely be an emphasis at Kansas.
Azubuike said in a statement that he received “good feedback from many sources around the NBA over the last month.” He did not hire an agent and had until Wednesday’s deadline to withdraw.
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This season, give the gift of smoothness. Fresh’s Suger set offers multiple ways to heal parched, cracked, and flaky lips. All of the brand’s lip balm shades are super flattering, making this a no-brainer buy for giftees ranging from your mom to people you only sort of know. With seven equally pretty options, it’s like day-of-the-week lip balm. And at $60 with an $84 value, you can afford to be generous.
The cabinet on Tuesday agreed to set aside 11,668 million baht fund for the Provincial Electricity Authority to bring all the overhead electrical cables in Chiang Mai, Hat Yai, Pattaya and Nakhon Ratchasima underground and to boost the efficiency of power transmission.
Vice Minister of PM’s Office Mr Kobsak Phutrakul said that the pilot project to bring overhead electrical cables underground in the four key cities amounted to a major overhaul of power transmission system. It will also beautify the urban landscape of the cities, he added.
The bulk of the fund, 8,750 million baht, will be in the form of domestic loans and the rest, about 2,920 million baht, will come from the PEA’s coffers.
Once the work in the four cities is accomplished, the PEA will carry on with the same work in the other eight major cities.
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A Jos Chief Magistrates’ Court on Friday sentenced a 21-year-old man, Mohammed Ahmed, who impersonated an army man.
Chief Magistrate Jovita Binjin sentenced Ahmed to six months imprisonment following his guilty plea.
Binjin, however, gave the convict a fine of N5,000, and hoped that the sentence would serve as a deterrent to others.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Ahmed had pleaded for leniency, saying that he was deceived by the devil.
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According to the prosecutor, Sgt. Doghva Kasuwa, Ahmed impersonated an army man on Oct. 27 at the Nassara Police Station.
“The accused person was impersonating a military man; when interrogated, he could not explain when and how he became a military man,’’ Kasuwa said.
He said that the offence contravened Section 132 of the Penal Code.
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FIVE YEARS LATER — On the fifth anniversary of Klaus’ (Joseph Morgan) defeat, Marcel (Charles Michael Davis) is king of the city and welcomes the un-sired vampires to New Orleans, only to find they pose an unexpected threat to his rule, leading him to seek counsel from an unlikely source. Meanwhile, as Hayley (Phoebe Tonkin) closes in on the cure that will allow her to revive Elijah (Daniel Gillies) and the slumbering Mikaelsons, she faces a final task that will force her to make a ruthless decision. Yusuf Gatewood and Riley Voelkel also star. Lance Anderson directed the episode written by Michael Russo and Michael Narducci (#401). Original airdate 3/17/2017.
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In a new series, Carine reviews the Fall 2017 collections in the form of an editorial using her seven favorite looks from the runway. First up is New York, where Raf Simons showed his acclaimed first collection for Calvin Klein, Yeezy took us by surprise with a fresh approach for Season 5, and Proenza Schouler went for one final bow before heading to Paris. Here, find our very first take on Fall, photographed straight from the runway.
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May 3 Antero Midstream GP LP, a partial owner of Antero Resources Corp's pipeline business, raised $875 million in an initial public offering (IPO) on Wednesday, a source familiar with the matter said.
Antero is the largest midstream IPO of the last two years, as oil price volatility and pushback against new pipeline projects have driven down listing activity.
Proceeds from IPOs of master limited partnerships (MLPs), the structure used by most energy firms to house their "midstream" assets that ship and store oil and gas, dropped to $323 million last year from $4.9 billion in 2015, according to Thomson Reuters data.
The source asked not to be named because the negotiations are confidential. Antero could not be immediately reached for comment. (Reporting by Lauren Hirsch; Editing by Sandra Maler)
Rocket alarm sirens were heard a short while ago in southern Israel.
The IDF Spokesperson's Unit confirmed that a rocket was launched on Friday night from the Gaza Strip.
This follows a rocket that was fired from the Gaza Strip toward Israel on Thursday evening, not causing damage. The IDF struck a Hamas observation post in the northern Gaza Strip on Thursday night in response to that rocket launch, the IDF said.
Terror groups in the Gaza Strip fired a total of 35 projectiles towards Israel over the past year, up from the two previous years.
According to statistics that were published by the IDF in mid-January, 2017 has seen the most serious peak of violence between Israel and terror groups in the strip like Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) since the end of Operation Protective Edge in 2014.
Israel has repeatedly stated that it holds Hamas responsible for all rocket fire emanating from the Gaza Strip.
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– Triple H has congratulated Mark Henry on his Hall of Fame induction announcement. The Game posted to Twitter to offer his congratulations to Henry, who was officially announced on Monday as a member of the Class of 2018:
An olympian, strongman, and champion, @TheMarkHenry has made an indelible impression throughout his 20+ year career.
From the #HallofPain to the #WWEHOF…Congratulations, Mark! pic.twitter.com/yusB1oyYeo — Triple H (@TripleH) March 19, 2018
– Here is the latest WWE Now video, with Cathy Kelley looking at the four things you need to know before tonight’s episode of Raw:
Spread over about 71,000sq miles2, the state of Washington is home to diverse climates, with the Cascade mountains dividing a temperate rainforest in the west and semi-arid steppe in the east. It is also home to a diverse aerospace industry – anchored by Boeing.
The court has released some suspects during the trial of the case into the murder of Istanbul Armenian journalist Hrant Dink.
The court has released Samsun town former police chief Metin Balta, Ahmet Çetiner, and Trabzon town gendarmerie former intelligence officers Ergün Yorulmaz, Hüseyin Yılmaz and Gazi Günay immediately from the courtroom, according to Agos Armenian weekly of Istanbul.
The trial will continue from December 4 to 8.
Hrant Dink, the founder and chief editor of Agos, was gunned down on January 19, 2007, outside the then office of this newspaper.
In 2011, the perpetrator, Ogün Samast, was sentenced by a juvenile court to 22 years and ten months for the murder.
After long court proceedings and appeals, however, a new probe was ultimately launched in this murder case, and regarding numerous former and serving senior Turkish officials’ complicity in this assassination.
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MERIDEN - A two vehicle crash blocked part of I-91 shortly before 3 pm. on Monday.
The accident happened on the Northbound side of the highway between Exits 15 and 16. The right and center lanes are closed. There were no injuries reported.
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Darian King, a qualifier from Barbados, knocked off No. 5 seed Bernard Tomic 6-4, 6-4 on Tuesday in the first round of the Memphis Open.
King, ranked 140th in the world, dropped just 12 points in 10 service games and never faced a break-point situation against the 32nd-ranked Tomic.
Other first-round winners Tuesday included No. 7 seed Steve Darcis of Belgium, Ryan Harrison of the United States and Matthew Ebden of Australia.
Harrison won 6-3, 7-5 over Russia's Konstantin Kravchuk to advance to a second-round matchup with No. 3 seed Sam Querrey. Darcis won 7-5, 3-6, 6-4 over Radu Albot of Moldova.
Ebden rallied from a break down in each of the last two sets to beat Canada's Peter Polansky 6-7 (4), 6-3, 6-1 in a matchup between two qualifiers. Ebden won the last six games of a match that featured a total of 14 service breaks.
CURTAIN CALL: All that remains of the house in Harbour Tce is a pile of rubble.
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A GLADSTONE home that was destroyed by fire in early February has been demolished.
An excavator was brought in from Maryborough to demolish the old Queenslander yesterday, after asbestos was removed from the premises on Tuesday.
A nearby resident said he was happy the house was being removed, saying the tin roof had been flapping in the breeze, causing noise and he was concerned about possible asbestos risk.
The house on Harbour Tce burnt down on February 4.
BEIJING, March 19 (Reuters) - Newly elected People’s Bank of China Governor Yi Gang said on Monday that the most important task is to implement prudent monetary policy, while at the same time pushing forward financial reform and opening.
China should keep the financial sector stable, Yi told reporters on Monday morning.
Yi, a former vice central bank governor, was voted to take over the helm at the PBOC on Monday morning. (Reporting by Xu Jing and Beijing Monitoring Desk; Editing by Himani Sarkar)
The Coast Guard is seeking information regarding a possible missing boater near Dana Point, officials said Monday afternoon.
Officials said the Coast Guard Los Angeles-Long Beach command center received a call around 1 p.m. Monday, April 17, from a co-worker of Paul Seinart. The caller said Steinart left Santa Barbara on Saturday morning and was scheduled to arrive in Dana Point Sunday evening.
Steinart is reported to own two vessels, a 28-foot pearson and a 33-foot tripp. Officials said it’s unknown which vessel he is currently in, but is reported to be missing a radio and engine.
Anyone with information regarding the vessels and/or Steinart, contact the Coast Guard Los Angeles-Long Beach command center at 310.521.3801 or Dana Point Harbor Patrol at 949.248.2222.
Joe Arpiao lost his bid for re-election as Sheriff in Maricopa County in Arizona and joins the show to talk about what’s next on the docket for him.
A bridge that has been shut for over a week after vandals cut away metal cables from the structure could be shut for another fortnight.
The Millennium footbridge has been shut since the evening of Monday, May 21 with both ends fenced off.
Large metal cables integral to the structure were inexplicably cut.
Neil Rodgers, service director for planning, transportation and highways at Wakefield Council, said: “The specialist contractor required for these works will be making the repairs within the next two weeks.
“The bridge will remain closed until the repairs are complete.
“Alternative pedestrian access across the river is available over Castleford Bridge on Lock Lane.
“Anyone who has any information regarding this crime is asked to report it to West Yorkshire Police who are investigating.”
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Nothus wrote: This is Peter Hood we're talking about. Common sense wasn't his forte, considering how he thought it was a good idea to sell the lease despite it being used as security on the bank overdraft.
He probably saw it as a short sighted solution to cashflow problems.
You could suggest that, and maybe he's not businessman of the year, but the very basic arithmetic of a modest cash sum in return for inflicting on yourself a hefty lease and an even heftier anual open-ended expenditure does not add up. So I don't buy that that's a fair picture. Nobody would be THAT stupid or financially incompetent and it isn't as if it would just be him, his accountants etc would also have been involved.I'll concede that none of them seemingly twigging that the bank would not be best pleased at suddeny losing its security doesn't mark them out as financial whizzes, true. But still.
I can’t stand the sanctimoniousness of society. The same people that will have told her she can’t breastfeed in a museum would go home and see more boobs on TV before bedtime.
But here’s the true irony. I can’t even bring you these images without deliberately turning off the advertising on this page. Because someone will complain and it will then put our advertising income at risk as does actually breach decency standards.
We are genuinely living in parallel universes when we can not publish images of renaisance art or a woman breastfeeding a child.
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March 19 (Reuters) - GBGI Ltd:
* ‍RECORDED GROSS WRITTEN PREMIUM OF APPROXIMATELY US$195 MILLION IN CY 2017 AS COMPARED TO US$165 MILLION ACROSS SAME PERIOD IN 2016​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reuters.Briefs@thomsonreuters.com)
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2:15 KC councilwoman says losing airport 'A distinct possibility'
2:20 KU coach Bill Self on beating West Virginia: 'I still don't know how we did it'
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LOS ANGELES — Costa Rican international Marco Urena accounted for the first two goals in Los Angeles FC pre-season history Friday as the expansion franchise club tied MLS champion Toronto FC 2-2.
The game pitted Toronto captain Michael Bradley against his father, AFC head coach Bob Bradley.
"All in all, not bad," Bob Bradley said of his team's performance.
"There's a lot of work to do still," he added.
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Lakeshore taxes are going up 2.2 per cent in 2018.
Lakeshore Mayor Tom Bain tells AM800 the town's final budget passed Friday night with a 2.2 per cent increase.
Bain says the town had planned for a bump of 2.7 per cent.
The municipality currently has one of the lowest tax-rates in Essex County, but Bain says an increase is needed if the town wants to continue to grow.
He says the lower rate was at the expense of two-new-positions the town won't be introducing next year.
Bain says the new rate will add $53 in property tax on a $200,000 home for 2018.
Foreclosures on Greek properties will soon be carried out henceforth only electronically, according to a government plan aimed at curbing a spate of protests at courthouses that has led to the cancellation of numerous auctions.
According to sources, Justice Minister Stavros Kontonis has drafted the plan for a shift to electronic foreclosures, with the support of Greek notaries who have complained of coming under attack by angry protesters at courthouses.
It remains unclear when the plan is scheduled to come into effect.
Greece's creditors are pushing the leftist-led coalition to pres forward with foreclosures as a way of reducing the number of non-performing loans burdening Greek banks so they can start lending again and propping up the economy.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Sandridge Energy Inc:
* Sandridge Energy says on Dec 8, co issued letter to Carl Icahn in response to his letter to board of sandridge dated November 30, 2017 - SEC Filing
* Sandridge - also on Dec 8, counsel to co delivered letter to Icahn, his related entities in response to their demand to inspect books & records of co
* Sandridge Energy says would volunteer to make certain documents available to Icahn, subject to mutually agreeable confidentiality agreement
* Sandridge - co's response letter confirms Icahn would not trigger rights plan under some conditions Source text: (bit.ly/2kXVTIN) Further company coverage:
A cyclist has died at Canberra Hospital, weeks after being involved in a crash with a vehicle in Conder.
ACT Policing said the cyclist was travelling south in the bicycle lane along Tharwa Drive and collided with a vehicle at the Mentone View roundabout, about 9.05am on Saturday, April 7.
On Tuesday, the cyclist died from their injuries.
ACT Policing's collision investigation and reconstruction team is preparing a report for the coroner.
The cyclist's death is the fourth road fatality in the ACT this year.
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) -- An analysis by The Associated Press shows that the cost of putting on last year's Rio de Janeiro Olympic was $13.1 billion.
At a news conference Wednesday, officials of Brazil's Public Authority for Olympic Legacy said the cost for only ''sports-related venues'' was 7.23 billion reals ($2.06 billion). In addition, the Rio organizing committee previously listed the costs of running the Games at 9 billion reals ($2.8 billion).
The Olympic legacy body did not account for other Olympic-related costs. But the AP obtained them in emailed statements from city, state and federal agencies.
Those costs were 26.385 billion reals ($8.2 billion) for, among other things, a subway line, a doping laboratory, a renovated port and cleanup of polluted Guanabara Bay.
Federal prosecutor Leandro Mitidieri said he had to ask himself if a ''country with such inequality as Brazil should have hosted such an event.''
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We are starting to get the fall weather. I just got back from Calgary and the leaves there have changed a lot more than ours but it is still beautiful there.
I just talked to my daughter Natasha who is doing a hair show in Edmonton, Alta. and she told me it was snowing out there so we are lucky, but it won’t be long.
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Tom Petty passed away at the age of 66 after suffering a cardiac arrest at his LA home this week. Along with an extensive collection of hit songs dating back to the 1970s, the music legend also left behind a family; Tom is survived by his wife, Dana York, whom he married in 2001, and his two adult daughters, Adria and Kimberly, whom he shares with ex-wife Jane Benyo. He also has a stepson, Dylan, from his marriage to Dana. We've rounded up the sweetest photos of their family outings over the years in memory.
More storms are expected to batter Northern California later this week, heightening the sense of urgency for the workers who are attempting to stabilize ... -- The half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un was assassinated on Monday at Kuala Lumpur's international airport, according to South Korean... KTIC Radio Farm Director Chad Moyer was recently chosen to be in the Nebraska Pork Producers' Leadership Program. The Nebraska Pork Producers recognized Moyers' selection t... The 2017 Nebraska High School Boys Basketball Sub-District Pairings for Classes C-1 through D-2 were released on Tuesday.
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Jet Skiers Collide With Yacht In Duluth Harbor
DULUTH, Minn. – There were some scary moments for jet skiers in the canal of Duluth Saturday after the machine they were riding slammed into a yacht.
The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office said the 21-year-old Duluth females on the jet ski were leaving under the Minnesota Slip Bridge at roughly 30 mph when they lost control and rammed into a yacht coming around the corner from under the Lift Bridge.
The two were thrown from the machine but not injured.
The Coast Guard responded and also rescued the sinking jet ski that damaged by the impact.
The yacht suffered minor damage.
Authorities said the jet ski users were not experienced with the power of the particular jet ski they were on.
The jet ski was a rental from K&J Watersports, which is located just inside the Minnesota Slip.
Credit Suisse analyst Kulbinder Garcha has upped his target price on Apple from $160 to $170.
In a note to clients, Garcha affirms his ongoing belief that the market underestimates the gross profit contribution from Apple’s growing Services business.
Garcha sees the growth potential and recurring revenue Apple’s Services business drives in terms of retention. It also drive replacement cycles in Apple’s hardware business.
Garcha also reiterates an Outperform rating on Apple shares.
MacDailyNews Note: Currently, in pre-market trading, Apple is off slightly ($-0.39, -0.27%) to $141.44.
[Thanks to MacDailyNews Readers “Fred Mertz” and “Dan K.” for the heads up.]
May 3 Insmed Inc:
* Insmed reports first quarter 2017 financial results and provides business update
* Q1 loss per share $0.60
* Q1 earnings per share view $-0.61 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Insmed inc- continues to expect its cash-based operating expenses to be in range of $67 million to $77 million for first half of 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
BEIRUT (AP) — Activists say an airstrike on a village in northwestern Syria has killed 10 people — a woman and nine children.
The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says those killed in Maaret Harmeh on Tuesday were all relatives.
The Civil Defense group says 10 people were also wounded in the attack.
The strike came a day after at least 10 people died in an airstrike likely carried out by the U.S.-led coalition on the eastern Syrian town of Boukamal, on the Iraqi border.
Maaret Harmeh is close to the town of Khan Sheikhoun where a chemical weapons attack killed nearly 90 people on April 4.
The United States has accused the Syrian government of being behind the attack and fired missiles at a Syrian army base. Syria denies the charges.
Bike Duluth Festival Wraps Up
Hundreds of People Raced in the Event
DULUTH, Minn.- Hundreds of bike lovers were at Spirit Mountain for the weekend to race their hearts out, and enjoy other bike related events.
The festival holds more than 20 different races over the course of 3 days. It’s a chance for people to show off their cycling skills for a good cause. It’s a non-profit event, with 50 percent of the proceeds going to Cyclists of Gitchee Gummi Shores to support Duluth’s bike trails, and the other 50 percent going to support the YMCA of Duluth Youth and Family outreach program.
“We have a world class trail system here and Duluth is one of 6 cities in the entire nation with a gold status of mountain biking destination, so just really phenomenal opportunities in this city in particular,” said Paul Noll the Public Relations Coordinator of the Event.
Duluth has more than 85 miles of Urban mountain bike trails.
The Texas Tenors, (from the left) JC Fisher, John Hagen, and Marcus Collins, sang Christmas songs — and much more — to a packed house during two performances of The Texas Tenors: Deep in the Heart of Christmas, at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio on Saturday. Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent
The NBA announced its plan to stream weekly games live in VR last fall and soon there will be a much cheaper à la carte option. Starting February 23rd, basketball fans will be able to watch matchups live in virtual reality without having to pay for an NBA League Pass subscription. Each game will set you back $7 and they'll still be available though the League Pass app. Before now, you had to pay for the $200 TV subscription if you wanted to stream live basketball games in virtual reality. NextVR does say that this is the "introductory price" for the rest of the current season, so the rate may not be permanent.
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Former referee Howard Webb, who took charge of the 2010 FIFA World Cup Final in South Africa, talks to FIFA.com about The Best FIFA Football Awards™ and his part in helping decide the winner of the FIFA Fair Play Award.
TORONTO — Corus Entertainment Inc. says it and Bell Media Inc. have agreed to end a deal on two Quebec specialty television channels after the proposed sale was blocked by the Commissioner of Competition.
Corus said on Monday it was reviewing the commissioner’s rejection of the deal to sell French-language channels Historia and Series+ to Bell.
When the companies announced the sale in October 2017, they valued the transaction at about $200 million.
In addition to Competition Act approval, the deal had required approval from the CRTC.
Corus says it will continue to own and operate the two channels in Quebec as well as Global Montreal, Teletoon and La chaine Disney, plus Toon Boom, its animation software company.
The company owns specialty television services, radio stations and conventional television stations as well as other assets.
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With training camp comes the usual scuffle and on Monday afternoon, the New York Jets had their first of camp.
Free agent acquisition Kelvin Beachum and outside linebacker Lorenzo Mauldin got into a pretty serious scuffle, with Mauldin throwing punches to the back of Beachum’s helmet, who was on his stomach, until teammates stepped in.
While some teams get their fights out of the way in the opening days of camp, the Jets waited until their 12th practice to mix it up on the practice field.
Oct 6 (Reuters) - Royal Mail Plc
* WRITTEN TO CWU INVOKING LEGALLY-BINDING EXTERNAL MEDIATION PROCESS UNDER DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEDURES IN AGENDA FOR GROWTH
* REQUESTED CWU WITHDRAW ITS NOTIFICATION OF INDUSTRIAL ACTION AND COMMIT TO FOLLOWING THE DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEDURES
* IF CWU DOES NOT WITHDRAW NOTICE OF STRIKE BY 12 NOON OCT. 9, WILL LODGE APPLICATION WITH HIGH COURT FOR INJUNCTION TO PREVENT INDUSTRIAL ACTION
* CONTRARY TO CWU´S CLAIM IN ITS RECENT RELEASE, EXTERNAL MEDIATION AS SET OUT IN THE AGENDA FOR GROWTH AGREEMENT HAS NOT YET TAKEN PLACE Further company coverage:
Tuscaloosa police arrested Hillcrest Middle School's band director on Friday.
Police say 28-year-old Christopher Albert Knight was charged with school employee engaging in a sex act or deviant sexual intercourse with a student younger than 19.
After investigating a report of allegations against Knight, police found probable cause to arrest him.
Knight is being held in the Tuscaloosa County Jail on $5,000.
Authorities continue to investigate the case.
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Sermon by Rev. J Gregory Bridges-Music at 10 a.m. on Sunday, June 18 at Hammond Street Congregational Church, UCC, corner of Hammond and High Streets in Bangor, ME.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Prime Orion Phils Inc
* Qtrly gross revenue 115.2 million pesos versus 309.3 million pesos
* Qtrly net income attributable to parent equity holder 16.5 million pesos versus loss of 175.9 million pesos Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
HELENA — Montana’s chief political watchdog says the Montana Democratic Party failed to identify the issues and candidates that benefited from the party’s spending of about $375,000 on the 2016 general election.
Commissioner of Political Practices Jeff Mangan also found the party failed to include Supreme Court candidate Dirk Sandefur on a list of candidates it was supporting.
Mangan says he referred the case to the Lewis and Clark County attorney for potential prosecution, but that such cases are usually settled with a civil fine.
Jake Eaton of Billings, a former executive director of the Montana Republican Party, filed the complaint in July. He also suggested that the party and Sandefur’s campaign coordinated expenditures because both had the same deputy treasurer. The opinion found the deputy treasurer had only accounting duties with the campaigns.
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Motor racing-Soccer injury rules Di Grassi out of Le Mans
June 14 Formula E title contender Lucas di Grassi has been ruled out of this weekend's Le Mans 24 Hours sportscar race after breaking an ankle while playing a game of soccer.
Creator Chris Carter and stars David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson & Mitch Pileggi tease the thrilling new season of The X-Files
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Thom Yorke of Radiohead performed a solo acoustic guitar version of the band’s classic song “True Love Waits” in Rio De Janeiro this week. Before it appeared as the unearthly piano-led closer of 2016’s A Moon Shaped Pool, the song was well known to fans as an acoustic ballad that would appear in concert sets from time to time, and was previously immortalized on the 2001 live EP I Might Be Wrong. According to Consequence of Sound, it’s been 15 years since the band pulled it out in its original arrangement. Radiohead’s catalog is full of heartwrenching moments, but this might be the most reliable tearjerker they have. Steel yourself before you watch below.
The country might be having too many products in the payments space; some of these have possibly outlived their utility, said B P Kanungo, one of the Reserve Bank of India’s deputy governors.
The market and users should encourage some consolidation in this regard —exit routes for some of these payment service providers and products should be 'actively pursued', he suggested.
Another issue he raised was the low level of financial literacy across “all geographies and regions, not just rural or semi-urban, north or south… it is equally true of the staff at the front desks of bank branches”.
Many consumers, especially those recently introduced to digital forms of money payments, are unaware of the security issues in this regard. Also, awareness of grievance redressal mechanisms.
"In life you go through highs and lows," Gurley said. "It's just all about how you maintain and handle the situation and, you know, bounce back from it or however you want to call it.
PARIS, Feb 3 (Reuters) - French utility Engie’s board has recommended four candidates to chair it, including Airbus COO Fabrice Bregier and Solvay Chief Executive Jean-Pierre Clamadieu, television channel BFM Business reported on Saturday.
Engie, in which the French state owns a 24.1 percent stake, has decided to keep the roles of chief executive and board chairman separate, the group said in a statement on Saturday.
French media have reported that Chief Executive Isabelle Kocher had made a bid to combine both roles after current chairman Gerard Mestrallet retires in May.
BFM Business said Kocher had failed to convince the government to merge the positions and that the board had reviewed four names to succeed Mestrallet this week.
The other two candidates are Frederic Lemoine, a former executive at investment firm Wendel, and Yann Delabriere, a Zodiac executive, BFM Business said.
A spokesman for Engie declined to comment. (Reporting by Michel Rose; editing by Alexander Smith)
Mike Vogelzang, Boston Advisors CIO, and Barry James, James Investment Research president & portfolio manager, discuss the market environment as speculation continues about more White House departures and anticipation of the upcoming Fed meeting.
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Police in Florida are investigating an incident at a nightclub where a photographer said he was “sucker punched” by singer Chris Brown.
Tampa police spokesman Stephen Hegarty says 28-year-old Bennie Vines Jr. was hired by Aja Channelside to take photos during an event hosted by Brown.
Vines told officers that while he was snapping photos early Monday, Brown punched him. Brown was gone by the time officers arrived. Vines refused medical treatment and told officers he wants to prosecute because of a minor lip cut.
The club confirmed the incident on its Facebook page Monday and apologized to patrons.
Brown, singer of the hits “Run It!” and “Deuces,” completed probation in a 2009 felony assault case for an attack on singer Rihanna, his then-girlfriend.
An email to the representative listed on Brown’s website was not immediately returned.
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WARSAW: Polish Finance Minister Mateusz Morawiecki was sworn in by President Andrzej Duda as the country's new prime minister on Monday, replacing Beata Szydlo, who became a Deputy Prime minister.
The ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party sacked the popular Szydlo last week in a bid to improve Poland's image abroad and prepare the conservatives for a series of upcoming elections.
(Reporting by Marcin Goclowski and Justyna Pawlak, writing by Lidia Kelly, editing by Larry King)
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BRENTWOOD (KDKA) — Multiple people were injured when a vehicle crashed into a Brentwood hair salon Tuesday evening.
It happened just after 7 p.m. in the 300 block of Towne Square Way.
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A vehicle went crashing through the front of BoRics Hair Care located in the Brentwood Towne Square shopping area.
At least two people were trapped and several people were injured.
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President Muhammadu Buhari is currently meeting with the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen.
The meeting is holding behind closed doors at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
This was contained in a Twitter post by Buhari’s aide, Bashir Ahmad.
The statement reads, “President @MBuhari is in meeting with Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Samuel Nkanu Onnoghen at the State House, Abuja.”
As at the time of filling this report, the reason for the meeting was not disclosed.
× Jason Carter’s Attorney Asking For New Civil Trial in Death of his Mother
MARION COUNTY, Iowa — Attorneys for Jason Carter are asking a judge to vacate the judgment in his civil trial or grant a new trial.
A petition requesting the new trial was filed this afternoon in Marion County. It is based on new evidence uncovered during the discovery phase of the criminal case. The new evidence, according to Jason Carter’s attorneys, point to at least two other individuals believed to be responsible for killing Shirley Carter during a botched burglary at the Carter home in 2015. Those individuals, Joel and John Followill are named in the brief, as are other, possible accomplices.
The brief also alleges the investigation by the State, specifically the Department of Criminal Investigation was incomplete and/or biased.
You can see the court documents here:
Carter Brief in Support of Petition for Relief
Carter Petition for Relief
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Saint Patrick's Day celebrations took place all weekend long across our area.
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In Harrisburg, the festivities started around noon Sunday with the 2018 Lucky Charm 5K and 10K races. About 800 runners took over downtown streets, hoping they were lucky enough to win.
One local runner landed a very special trophy. Dana Steinert was greeted at the end of the race by her boyfriend Vincent Hall, who proposed at the finish line! For him, it was the perfect setting.
"Racing has been a huge part of our relationship, we've done marathons, triathlons, we actually met swimming together, so it was a big part of our relationship. So I wanted to do it at a race, so no better one than a local one," Hall said.
After she caught her breath, Dana said yes. The couple has been dating for five-years.
BANGKOK (AP) — A Thai court of appeals has dismissed criminal defamation charges against a British labor rights activist who was sued by a fruit packaging company after he alleged human rights violations at its factory.
Andy Hall’s protracted legal battle stemmed from a 2013 report he researched for Finnish consumer organization Finnwatch that alleged labor abuses at Natural Fruit’s pineapple canning operation. It employed migrant workers from Myanmar who said the company abused them and broke labor regulations.
Sunya Joongdee, a lawyer for Hall, said Thursday’s court ruling dismissed the criminal defamation case, which also resulted in the collapse of a related computer crime case.
He says the court accepted that Hall’s interviews with migrant workers revealed information that should be made public.
Now we know, when it comes to a brawl, what the modern Premier League footballer prefers to pour over his opponent’s head. Beer he leaves to cricketers and champagne to Formula One drivers (and who knows what specialist beverage the darts lads will be flinging around when they start their world championship this week). Yes, when it comes to a post-match fracas, the footballer picks up a pinta.
Or at least milk is the weapon of choice among Manchester City players. After they had won at Old Trafford on Sunday, they were enjoying themselves in the visitors’ dressing room a little too loudly for Jose Mourinho’s taste.
The manager who had once celebrated victory as a visiting coach at the stadium by sliding along the touchline on his knees, accused his guests of being disrespectful to their hosts.
Their response was to soak him in the white stuff. Here was the most successful team in the country...
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Paajarvi signed a one-year, $900,000 contract extension with the Senators on Wednesday.
Paajarvi is unlikely to captivate the masses in the fantasy realm. as he hasn't even come close to approaching the 34 points that he accrued as a rookie with the Oilers in 2010-11. Nowadays, the Swedish-born winger is starting the majority of his shifts in the defensive zone and seeing meaningful playing time on the penalty kill.
Cruz supports revised GOP health care bill with his amendment attached
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas said on July 13, 2017 that he will now vote "yes" after his amendment creating a fund to help insurers cover people with higher medical costs was added to the Senate health care bill.
Shall I state the obvious? Today is January 1 and not only does that mean many have mentally hit the reset button, but snow season is here in a big way. In the New York Tri-State region we've received a couple small storms but once we enter January it tends to be an all-new ball game.
That said, Agent 001 and I were wondering: What are YOUR favorite crossovers, sport-utility vehicles and trucks?
In addition, WHICH do you think are BEST in the snow?
As you may expect we know that our audience, the tastemakers, really have a handle on the best products on the street. While I could start sharing my thoughts right now, I'd rather wait until the comments open up.
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BEIRUT (AP) — A Syrian war monitoring group says Islamic State militants have captured a largely vacant neighborhood in Damascus following intense fighting with pro-government forces.
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says militants seized Qadam late on Monday, a week after Syrian rebels had surrendered the neighborhood to the government
The Observatory says 36 pro-government fighters were killed in clashes, and dozens more wounded or captured. It says the Syrian government has sent reinforcements into the area.
Earlier, IS claimed to have captured Qadam in a statement circulating on Twitter.
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There was no immediate comment from the government.
The fighting in Qadam, which is south of Damascus, came as Syrian forces are focused on recapturing the rebel-held eastern Ghouta suburbs of the country's capital.
Freezing temperatures to start the week warm back just past 60 degrees by this afternoon. A dry cold front sweeps through by tomorrow morning. That sends highs back into the 50s Tuesday and near freezing temperatures by Wednesday morning. Temperatures warm back to the 60s by Thursday afternoon. Another cold front arrives by the end of the week. This brings the best chance of rain on Friday. Colder again Saturday with a warming trend Sunday into Monday and a slight chance of rain by then.
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We've been sending up the 9&10 drone fleet for months now, bringing you some amazing, never before seen views of northern Michigan. Photojournalist Derrick Larr is helping bring in some summer sights. He takes you on a walk out on the pier in Manistee.
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Twigs Bistro and Martini Bar is a casual yet elegant dining experience offering a variety of American dishes. In the family and entertainment friendly Station Park Center in Farmington Utah, from a date night to family night, Twigs Bistro offers a little something for everyone. Twigs Bistro is dedicated to serving only the freshest local ingredients by offering weekly Fresh Sheets, featuring locally sourced products. An enticing kids menus, a gluten free menu and of course, a vast array of delicious Twigs Signature martinis, local brews, and wines are all a part of dining in an inviting environment where guests become friends and friends become patrons.
GRAND RAPIDS - Like acquiring a prized painting, the Grand Rapids Griffins knew exactly the right place for their latest piece of work: right next to the other one.
The Griffins raised the banner on their 2016-17 Calder Cup championship amid wild cheers from a sold out crowd at Van Andel Arena before Friday's season opener against Manitoba. It slid in nicely in a new place in the rafters next to the franchise's first title from 2012-13.
Take a look above at how it went.
It was the Griffins' first time on the ice since they won the title in front of a home crowd on June 13. Here are a couple reminders:
Emma and Reuben Ulrich pose for a photo holding hands Tuesday, while sitting in their apartment at Park Regency in east Loveland.
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The city is expanding its HealingNYC program, which aims to combat opioid addiction in the five boroughs. Jummy Olabanji reports. (Published 2 hours ago)
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A room filled with heroes -- Dan Hanzus, Gregg Rosenthal, Chris Wesseling & Marc Sessler -- assemble to recap the latest news from around the league. The heroes discuss the Jets' trade with the Colts to acquire the No. 3 overall pick in the draft (3:00), a trade that Keith Hanzus weighs in on (15:00). The Bills are "not ready" to move up for a QB and Honey Badger is headed to the Texans (32:00). The Vikings sign Sheldon Richardson, the Lions sign "LeGary" and the Patriots make a deal with the Raiders (38:00). Tampa Bay signs a Super Bowl champ and the heroes are truly worried about Le'Veon Bell and his "lit" pets (48:00).
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Trumbull High hockey players Eric McCabe and Matt Mocker were named to the first-team Division II All-State squad by the Connecticut High School Coaches Association.
McCabe is a defenseman and Mocker a forward.
McCabe and St. Joseph’s Sean Attanasio were named Hobey Baker Award recipients, presented to players that display integrity, positive attitude, coachability, outstanding sportsmanship and community spirit.
The All-State banquet is scheduled for Sunday, April 8, at 1 p.m. at the Aqua Turf Club in Plantsville.
Pentagon Officials Say Transgender People Can Enlist In Military Next Year Pentagon officials say starting on Jan. 1, 2018, transgender people can enlist in the U.S. military. President Trump has opposed allowing transgender people to serve, but the Pentagon decision comes as courts are ruling against efforts to bar transgender enlistment.
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His winning work, 'The America Project,' uses DNA from the saliva of hundreds of people to create iconic images such as crowns and fighter jets "GEM seeks to engage scientists and non-scientists alike to explore the science of the genome and the microbiome, but also to engage in broader ethical and cultural discussions." BUFFALO, N.Y. Paul Vanouse, University at Buffalo professor of art and director of Coalesce: Center for Biological Art, received the Award of Distinction in the Hybrid Art category of the 2017 Prix Ars Electronica, the premiere cyberarts festival and competition in the world.
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Towns, Okafor declare for draft; Knicks may decide who goes No. 1 Let the debate begin. Who should go No. 1 in June’s NBA draft, Karl-Anthony Towns or Jahlil Okafor, the well-rounded Kentucky forward from New Jersey or the polished and skilled...
Calipari reveals which Kentucky studs are going to NBA Draft Just days after Kentucky’s dreams of immortality were dashed, the exodus is already in motion. Kentucky coach John Calipari met individually with each of his players the morning after the...
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ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE (Reuters) - President Donald Trump is not moving to fire U.S. Special Counsel Robert Mueller but is frustrated by the length of the ongoing probe into Russian meddling in the 2016 U.S. election, the White House said on Monday.
Special Counsel Robert Mueller (R) departs after briefing members of the U.S. Senate on his investigation into potential collusion between Russia and the Trump campaign on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., June 21, 2017. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts
Spokesman Hogan Gidley told reporters on the Air Force One flight carrying Trump to New Hampshire that Trump’s weekend tweets criticizing Mueller by name do not presage a firing.
“The president is not moving to get rid of Robert Mueller,” he said. He said the tweets reflected “some well-established frustration” felt by Trump over the Russian investigation.
PARKER, Fla. (AP) Florida police arrested a couple for allegedly using “malicious” methods to punish children.
Dannie Lee Bullock, 33, and Amber Nicole Waldrop, 31, had been investigated for allegedly using a stun gun to shock one child and forcing the child to eat dog feces, according to police reports in Parker, which is just outside of Panama City.
Officers wrote in arrest reports that three other children in the Florida Panhandle home witnessed the “malicious punishment.”
The children’s ages weren’t released. Police said Bullock and Waldrop lived with the four children, but the reports didn’t say how the children were related.
The News Herald reports the couple appeared in Bay County court Thursday on charges of aggravated child abuse, child neglect and drug possession.
Bullock and Waldrop each were held on $47,500 bail. Jail records didn’t show whether they had attorneys.
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SEOUL North Korea on Thursday said it had reached agreement with Malaysia for the return of the body of a citizen killed in Kuala Lumpur in February and identified by South Korean and U.S. officials as the half-brother of the North's leader.
The body is to be returned to family in North Korea, the official KCNA news agency said, adding that both countries would lift reciprocal bans on travel by citizens and guarantee their safety, letting nine Malaysians now in Pyongyang return home.
The agreement was reached after recent talks between North Korea and Malaysia in the capital, Kuala Lumpur, it added.
North Korea does not acknowledge the dead man is Kim Jong Nam, the half brother of leader Kim Jong Un. Pyongyang continues to refer to him as Kim Chol, the name on the diplomatic passport Kim was carrying when he died.
(Reporting by Ju-min Park and Jack Kim; Editing by Clarence Fernandez)
DANVILLE – A sewer leak has closed the Montour County offices on Woodbine Lane. County Chief Clerk Holly Brandon tells WKOK the building maintenance crew discovered the leak early Friday before business hours.
Brandon says the leak has been fixed and all employees will be able to return to work Monday. The building houses the offices of Children and Youth Services, Veterans Affairs, DRIVE and Penn State Extension.
PANAMA’S National Civil Protection System (Sinaproc) issued a “ no bathing” alert for beaches on the Pacific Coast because of sea bottom waves up to 10 meters high, which are formed away from the coast and without the presence of strong winds.
The phenomenon is present throughout the year, but is more frequent between the months of May and November, on the Pacific Ocean coastline says Sinaproc
“Therefore, it is essential that you avoid being near the beaches, especially because of sudden changes in the swell and the increased high tide.
The Joint Task Force cancelled classes at Farallón School and moved personnel into the area.
Sinaproc Director, José Donderis, recommended: “do not bathe.”
LLEIDA, Spain (AP) — Clashes have erupted between police and protesters in Spain’s northeastern Catalan city of Lleida after a judicial ruling ordered the city’s museum to return 44 pieces of religious art to the neighboring regional government of Aragon.
Regional police cordoned off the area around Lleida Museum early Monday as technicians prepared to remove the disputed artwork.
Several hundred people turned up to protest the transfer and there were brief scuffles and police baton charges as officers tried to move them further away from the museum.
An Aragon provincial court had given till Monday for the museum to hand over the art — which was originally housed in the region’s Sijena monastery — following a 2015 court ruling.
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Catalonia bought the art from nuns in 1983 but the court ruled the sale illegal.
The final public consultation events will take place next week on plans to create a new powerline between Oswestry and Wem.
SP Energy Network officials will be on hand to discuss the proposed 132,000-volt powerline at Cockshutt Memorial Hall on Tuesday between 2.30pm and 6.30pm, and at the Eastern Oswestry Community Centre on Wednesday, between 4pm and 8pm.
The new electrical circuit will provide a boost to business growth and residential properties across north Shropshire.
The consultation events form part of a 10-week public consultation which runs until February 2.
Documents and maps with more information can be found at Wem Library, Oswestry Library, Ellesmere Library, Whitchurch Library, Shropshire Council Planning Department at Shirehall in Shrewsbury, and Oswestry Town Council at The Guildhall in Oswestry.
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The mega-boxing bout between Irish MMA star Conor McGregor and boxing legend Floyd Mayweather Jr is on for August 26, according to Mayweather Jr that is.
The retired boxing superstar made the announcement on social media this morning, saying: "It's official".
UFC superstar McGregor will face the world’s renowned pound for pound king in Las Vegas.
It is unknown how many rounds the fight will be and what weight class the fight will be held at.
The home cooks create their own unique dishes but must use one common ingredient – chocolate.
A local Farmer's Market is blossoming thanks to tens of thousands of dollars in grant money.
The USDA gave Farwell $93,000, and the village donated another $22,000 to renovate their Farmer's Market building.
They've added a new sidewalk, new outdoor signs, a bathroom, a pavilion, and picnic tables.
The Farmer’s Market manager credits the improvements for quadrupling the number of vendors. There used to be only three vendors when it first started six years ago, and now there's more than 20.
“I'm very excited about this, I dumped my heart and soul into this,” said Farmer’s Market Manager Tracy Lee. When they put this in my lap I didn't know how to run a Farmer's Market and I was like you want me to run a Farmer's Market?"
That's not the only grant the village received.
Another $113,000 in grant money will be used to add ADA compliance walkways, a picnic pavilion, and a new playground to Farwell Park.
A UPS employee opened fire in a package delivery facility in San Francisco before shooting himself, US media reported. The incident appeared to be unrelated to the rampage targeting Republican politicians in Virginia....
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A woman from Surrey says she was horrified to find out that three "Do Not Attempt Resuscitation" (DNAR) forms were put on her medical records, despite the fact she had never been spoken to about the decision.
Carol Hall was in Frimley Park Hospital last summer with a serious lung condition when her husband found the forms.
Resuscitation has risks and doctors don't have to attempt it if they think it will be unsuccessful, but they have a duty to consult patients.
Frimley Park Hospital says it cannot comment on this particular case, but they have been reviewing their DNAR forms to ensure they are as clear as possible for patients and clinicians.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Socket Mobile Inc:
* SOCKET MOBILE SAYS ON JAN 31, CO ENTERED INTO THIRD BUSINESS FINANCING MODIFICATION AGREEMENT WITH WESTERN ALLIANCE BANK - SEC FILING
* SOCKET MOBILE - AGREEMENT PROVIDES FOR $2.5 MILLION FORMULA BASED REVOLVING LINE OF CREDIT, $4 MILLION TERM LOAN THAT CO MAY USE TO REPURCHASE CO'S STOCK Source text: (bit.ly/2E7ctOy) Further company coverage:
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Pictures: Sky Blues play-off victory bus arrives in Broadgate
Thousands of Sky Blues fans welcomed their footballing heroes in Broadgate as the Coventry City play-off victory open-top bus parade arrived in the city centre
BP reappoints DHL Supply Chain to manage shop logistics
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DHL Supply Chain has been reappointed by BP to manage its UK logistics operations for its shops for an additional three years, making in excess of 92,000 deliveries a year to BP’s company owned forecourts across the country.
The contract extension will see DHL continue to support BP’s UK fuels business with inventory management, warehousing and distribution, for chilled, frozen and ambient stock. DHL will deliver to approximately 320 BP forecourts, through a national distribution centre based in Lutterworth.
DHL said it will deliver significant cost savings to BP through improved efficiencies and innovative supply chain solutions.
Rebecca Harrison, supply chain manager at BP, said: “For the past 14 years DHL has delivered a quality supply chain solution to BP, and we are confident that it will continue to do so over the next three years.”
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BOISE - The developer of the proposed Downtown Boise Sports Park has put its zoning application with the city on hold.
Greenstone Properties wants to rezone property on Americana and Shoreline to allow for the stadium and a mixed-use development.
MORE: Neighborhood meeting about proposed Boise stadium turns hostile
Greenstone Properties' attorney, Geoffrey Wardle, says they plan to submit the application when asking for a conditional-use permit later this summer.
That way, Wardle says the city will have more information on the design and site plan for the sports complex.
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Grand Forks Police Searching for Alleged Robber
He says the man had one hand in his pocket and said, "I just want your money."
GRAND FORKS, ND — Police in Grand Forks responded to reports of a robbery at about 5:00 this morning.
The alleged victim told officers a man approached him in a stairwell at the 700 block of North 43rd Street.
He says the man had one hand in his pocket and said, “I just want your money.”
The victim handed him cash and left.
Police say the suspect is a five foot seven white man who wore a bulky coat and face mask.
He has not been found.
There a 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after noon in Volusia County and after 3 p.m. in Flagler, and a disturbance approaching from the Gulf of Mexico may bring an isolated lightning storm over the Atlantic north of Cape Canaveral, according to John Pendergrast of the National Weather Service in Melbourne. "Southeast winds of 15 to 20 knots over the Atlantic waters this morning and afternoon will be possible beyond 20 miles from the coast," Pendergrast said.
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March 19 (Reuters) - MD Medical Group Investments Plc :
* SAYS HAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED ITS LONG-TERM SHARE INCENTIVE PROGRAMME
* SAYS PROGRAMME HAD 40 PARTICIPANTS
* SAYS 13% OF REMUNERATION WILL BE PAID IN CASH, AND REST WILL BE PAID AS 187,659 GDRS
* SAYS IT IS EXPECTED THAT PAYMENTS WILL BE MADE BY END OF Q2 2018 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
SARASOTA COUNTY – The roof catches fire at St. Martha Catholic School Monday.
Sarasota County Fire Department says it happened just before 1 P.M.
Students and faculty evacuated the building and staff extinguished the fire before the firefighters arrived.
Firefighters checked to make sure the fire did not spread anywhere else.
Sarasota County Fire Chief Michael Regnier says the fire originated from construction workers on site.
“Some roofers were working on the roof of Bishop Nevin School and using a sedaline torch and caught some of the roofing material on fire the alarm went off.”
No one suffered injuries from the fire.
A MAN had to land a single-engine Cessna aeroplane on mudflats after coming into engine troubles.
The man, who was the only person in the plane, landed without injury yesterday afternoon.
It is believed the plane was having engine issues.
The plane came to rest on mudflats between Croker Island and Oenpelli.
A CareFlight fixed wing King Air plane landing at Oenpelli, picked up the initial distress call and relayed it to traffic control.
CareFlight crews then began searching for the crashed plane.
The CareFlight plane then circled overhead until radio contact was established with the man.
A rescue helicopter was tasked by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority to assist with the rescue.
The helicopter flew directly to the scene and landed safely on the mud flat and flown the man to Oenpelli before returning to Darwin shortly after 8pm.
Researchers at Nanjing Medical University in East China's Jiangsu Province lay flowers to honor laboratory animals on Tuesday, which is the World Day For Animals In Laboratories.
A researcher observes the progress of lab rats in a research base in Nanjing on Tuesday. Photos: VCG
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BANGKOK, 11th December 2017 (NNT) – The Royal Thai Police says barcode traffic tickets will be issued to law breakers starting next Sunday.
Royal Thai Police Spokesperson Pol Col Kritsana Pattanacharoen has disclosed that the new barcode traffic tickets will be used within areas under the jurisdiction of the Metro Police Bureau, Provincial Police Region 1, Provincial Police Region 2, and Provincial Police Region 7.
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PORT COLBORNE, Ont. — A 50-year-old Pickering, Ont., man has drowned in Lake Erie while vacationing at a resort near Port Colborne, Ont.
Niagara Region police say they received a call for help at about 5 p.m. Wednesday regarding a person in possible distress about 180 metres from shore at the Sherkston Shores Beach Resort.
Police, firefighters and a military helicopter from CFB Trenton conducted a search and found the man's body in the water at about 7:40 p.m.
Police say he was alone at the time of the incident and was in the water on an inflatable lounger.
He was last seen by witnesses trying to swim towards shore before they lost sight of him. The lounger was found several hundred meters from where the man was last seen.
The CREO 2017 student designer fashion show is planned and produced by Mount Mary fashion design and merchandise management students, with assistance from Milwaukee’s best production professionals. Fashion designs featured on the runway represent the collections of graduating seniors, current students and designs inspired by the Mount Mary Historic Costume Collection.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Mitcham Industries Inc:
* MITCHAM INDUSTRIES AND LANGFANG DYNAMIC TECHNOLOGIES ANNOUNCE RENTAL PARTNERSHIP
* MITCHAM INDUSTRIES INC - FINANCIAL TERMS OF ARRANGEMENT WERE NOT DISCLOSED Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
WASHINGTON (AP) — The special counsel appointed to investigate Russian influence in the 2016 presidential campaign has met with a Senate committee probing the same matter.
The leaders of the Senate intelligence committee say In a statement issued Wednesday that they “look forward to future engagements” with Robert Mueller.
North Carolina Republican Richard Burr and Virginia Democrat Mark Warner aren’t providing any other details regarding the meeting.
It comes a day after lawmakers questioned Justice Department officials about the probe and Mueller’s independence.
Those questions were prompted after a friend of President Donald Trump said the White House was considering firing Mueller.
But Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, who appointed Mueller last month, testified Tuesday he has seen no evidence of good cause to fire Mueller.
SHELBURNE, Ont. — Police west of Toronto say a suspect in the death of a 30-year-old woman from Brampton, Ont., has been found dead.
Peel Regional Police say 46-year-old Nicholas Anthony Young was found dead in Shelburne, Ont., on Friday.
They say his death has been deemed not suspicious.
Young was the subject of a Canada-wide warrant for second-degree murder in the death of Hoden Said, whose body was found in a home in Brampton last Saturday.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Sorl Auto Parts Inc
* Sorl Auto Parts reports 14.6% increase in income from operations in the 2017 second quarter
* Q2 earnings per share $0.31
* Q2 sales rose 22.7 percent to $90.2 million
* Sees FY 2017 sales about $315 million
* Sorl Auto Parts Inc sees fiscal year 2017 net income to be approximately $27.5 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Thrilled fans block Miracle from leaving stage at Lilongwe show
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"The Eye of Awareness: Alaskan Natives, the Coast Survey, and the Great Convergence of Cartography, Art, and Photography in the late 19th Century"
A presentation by John Cloud NOAA Historian of the Coast and Geodetic Survey, Silver Spring, MD
Dr. Cloud has visited the AGSL numerous times, both as a Fellowship recipient and an independent researcher, and he presented the 2007 Holzheimer “Maps and America” Lecture.
His work reveals the long-term collaboration and friendships between U.S. Coast Survey scientists and Alaskan native cartographers in the late 19th century. He will tell the stories behind the maps and the people who drew them, stories often concealed in Alaskan ethnographic and geographic texts.
There will be a reception with light refreshments at 1:30 pm before the talk.
Free and open to the public.
Price: Free and open to the public
The St. Marys Area School District Board of Directors approved several personnel items during their recent meeting.
Among the latest personnel changes approved by the St. Marys Area School District Board of Directors are new hires, the awarding of numerous supplemental contracts, new hires of school drivers, transfer of support personnel, and a resignation.
All employment recommendations are provisional for 30 days pending receipt of Act 151, child abuse history background check, and Act 34, Pa. criminal history record, clearance documentation and pre-employment drug testing if applicable.
Wendy Bonanno of Byrnedale will be hiring a new special education teacher at SSMSE, effective Aug. 21.
Kimberly Schmader as a speech teacher at SMAHS and SSMSE effective July 12. She holds a master’s degree in speech pathology.
Additional positions have been advertised.
The final list of players who have declared early for the June 21 NBA draft was released by the NBA on Tuesday, and five players with local connections are on it.
Beside the BYU duo of Yoeli Childs and Elijah Bryant, whom the Deseret News previously reported would be declaring early, Utah guard Sedrick Barefield, former Utah State guard DeAngelo Isby and Salt Lake Community College guard Keanu Peters have also declared.
Childs, Barefield and Isby have not hired an agent, which gives them until May 30 to remove their names from consideration and maintain collegiate eligibility, while Bryant has done so.
It is unclear whether or not Peters has.
In all, 236 underclassmen have declared, giving them the opportunity to take part in predraft workouts with NBA teams.
The Utah Jazz currently own the 21st (first round) and 52nd (second round) picks in the draft.
The Jazz began workouts for the 2017 draft on April 29 a year ago, in between Games 6 and 7 of their first-round playoff series against the L.A. Clippers.
JCC organizes Canstruction® competition at Bayshore Town Center
In partnership with Bayshore Town Center, the JCC will bring Canstruction® – an international charity competition – to Milwaukee. At the event, local architects and designers are challenged to build giant structures made entirely of canned food. Following a public exhibition of the artistic creations, the food will be donated to the Jewish Community Pantry. The “build” begins at 7:00 am on Sunday, October 29, in the rotunda of Bayshore Town Center, and the structures will be on display through Tuesday, November 7. For more information, visit jccmilwaukee.org.
NEW YORK (AP) — Data from the Federal Election Commission show that Cambridge Analytica, the firm under fire for inappropriately obtaining Facebook data, earned $5.9 million in 2016 from the campaign to elect Donald Trump for president.
Cambridge also earned $5.8 million from Sen. Ted Cruz’s failed presidential campaign.
Cambridge is under increasing scrutiny after newspapers reported the firm obtained data on 50 million Facebook users without their knowledge to subject them to political messages. The company is funded in part by Trump supporter and billionaire financier Robert Mercer.
Facebook suspended the company from using its services Friday, hours before the reports came out.
In total, Cambridge Analytica earned more than $16 million from 2014 to 2016 from nearly 20 Republican candidates and political committees.
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The highest earner is a Brit. Instagram @thebodycoach If you're in the world of Instagram fitness stars, you could be earning up to £20,000 ($26,000) per post, according to a new report.
Sports nutrition brand Forza Supplements compiled a list of the world's top 50 Instagram fitness gurus based on their number of followers.
For the most influential stars, they also looked at their earnings based on sponsored Instagram posts, commercial deals, and business income — and discovered that some are charging as much as £20,000 for a single Instagram post.
The research also shows that there's a huge gender pay gap in the world of fitness stars. While 42 of Forza's top "Fitstagrammers" are women, the highest earner is a man — earning three times as much as the highest-paid woman.
Using the data, Business Insider has compiled a list of the highest-paid fitness Instagram stars in the world, ranked by yearly earnings in ascending order.
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A California regulator issued a proposed decision on Monday classifying Uber Technologies Inc [UBER.UL] as the same type of transportation as limousines and tour buses, a finding that could change how the ride-hailing company is regulated in its home state.
Uber's logo is pictured at its office in Tokyo, Japan, November 27, 2017. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon
The proposed decision, issued by a commissioner for the California Public Utilities Commission, said that Uber should be classified as a charter-party carrier, a category of transportation known as TCP that mandates cars and buses comply with certain insurance and inspection requirements.
As part of the proposed ruling, Uber is required to pay three years of back fees. There will be a period for public comment before the commission votes on the proposed regulation change.
Aug 11 (Reuters) - Caisse De Depot Et Placement Du Quebec
* Caisse ceo sabia says would be an "extremely good idea" for u.s. To replicate canada's infrastructure bank Further company coverage: (Reporting by Matt Scuffham)
A 16-year-old driver in Minnesota had to climb out the back window of his car after he drove into a sinkhole following heavy rains. (July 4) AP
Nate killed at least 22 people in Central America
The storm is expected to hit around midnight on Saturday after the National Hurricane Centre upgraded their tropical storm warning to a hurricane warning on Friday.
He said residents must evacuate by 12pm Saturday, when nearby floodgates will be closed.
After killing at least 22 people in Central America, the US regions of Alabama, Florida, Louisiana and Mississippi declared states of emergency as the storm heads towards the US Gulf Coast.
The Hurricane Centre said: "Residents in these areas should heed any evacuation instructions given by local officials.
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) – Dalton Police are looking for a suspect caught on camera taking an expensive tool from a local business.
It happened at Arevalo’s Tire on North Glenwood Avenue on the afternoon of November 11th.
Police say two men dropped off a tire to be repaired.
They returned later to pick it up.
But when one of them went into the office to pay, the other stayed in the garage area.
While rolling out the tire, the camera catches him grabbing an impact wrench and hiding it in his pants.
The Ingersoll Rand wrench is valued at $200.
When employees noticed it was missing, they checked the video.
If you don’t recognize the man, maybe you will recognize the blue t-shirt with cut off sleeves.
The pair were in an older black Nissan truck with heavy rusting on the roof.
If you have any information on the case, please contact Detective Aaron Simpson at 706-278-9085 extension 9253.
We kicked off Frday with our 8th workout in a row at Orange Theory. Lauren Kelly was feeling the workout but NOT the cold!
Elizabeth’s best friend from high school’s house flooded during Hurricane Harvey. So we spent Saturday morning tearing up the carpet. I have to say, we did a pretty amazing job. Our hearts go out to everyone who are still dealing with the cleanup and rebuilding process.
Lauren Kelly brought her nephew Charlie to Geoff’s son’s birthday at the museum and he was all about climbing in this thing. I’m not sure what it is but it was hard to get in and even harder to get out.
Ended the weekend with a fire and roasted marshmallows with Elizabeth’s family.
Jason Aldean, Carrie Underwood, Florida Georgia Line, Dan + Shay, and the Backstreet Boys have joined the performance lineup for the 2018 CMT Awards. Hosted by Little Big Town, the ceremony will be held at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville June 6.
CMT has revealed Dierks Bentley and Brothers Osborne, Darius Rucker and Aldean, Luke Bryan and Charles Kelley, will all showcase their recent collaborations during country music's loudest night.
It was previously announced that Blake Shelton, Chris Stapleton, Sam Hunt, Kelsea Ballerini, and Kelly Clarkson will hit the stage as well.
The 2018 CMT Awards will air live from Music City on June 6 at 8 p.m. ET on CMT. Click here to VOTE.
Not sure if white supremacists had a chance to check out these pics of Bella Thorne at the Teen Choice Awards 2017 or not, but they might make them tone down that whole master race thing. Bella Thorne is 19. She’s 19. She’s 19 and looks like this. If this was Nazi Germany, she’d be in the euthanasia program. In 2017 Florida, she’d be a featured dancer. This is why we should always fight for American values and ideals.
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Police in Florida say an angry dog sent three people to the hospital after one tried to put a sweater on it.
Tampa police say the pit bull mix named Scarface bit a 52-year-old woman who was trying to dress him on Friday and her husband was attacked while trying to pull the dog off of her. Police say the couple’s 22-year-old son was attacked while trying to stop the dog by stabbing it in the neck and head.
The three people escaped the house and left the dog in the backyard.
Police say animal control officers shot it with a tranquilizer gun, but it managed to get back into the house where there were two children present. Police used a bean bag gun and stun gun on the animal before catching it.
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MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) -- Sandy Brondello has been hired as head coach of the Australian Opals in a deal that will allow the three-time Olympic medalist to combine her international duties with her coaching role at Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA.
Basketball Australia announced the deal Tuesday, saying the signing marked the start of the road to the Olympics at Tokyo in 2020.
Brondello, who started her international playing career as a teenager and played 302 games for the Australian women's team, has four seasons of experience as a head coach in the WNBA and led the Mercury to the championship in 2014, when she was voted the league's coach of the year.
She will start with the Opals on May 1, two days before the squad gathers in Phoenix for a camp.
ISHPEMING TOWNSHIP– Firefighters say a house that caught fire Monday afternoon is a complete loss.
According to the chief of the Negaunee Township Fire Department, they responded to a house in flames on County Road 510 around 3:45 P.M. Monday. The house collapsed but no one was inside and there are no reports of injuries at this time.
The Negaunee Township Fire Department,the Negaunee City Fire Department, the Ishpeming City Fire Department, the Ishpeming Township Fire Department, the Marquette Township Fire Department, and the Marquette County Fire Department Responded to the house fire.
Negaunee Township Fire Department had command of the fire, according to their chief. He said that the cause of the fire is unknown and still under investigation.
April 24 (Reuters) - Basic Energy Services Inc:
* MILLENNIUM MANAGEMENT LLC REPORTS 5.4 PERCENT PASSIVE STAKE IN BASIC ENERGY SERVICES INC AS OF APRIL 17, 2018 - SEC FILING Source text (bit.ly/2HIc5rF) Further company coverage:
March 19 (Reuters) - Natixis Sa:
* NATIXIS SAYS NAMES DIDIER MIQUEL AS DIRECTOR GENERAL OF NATIXIS FINANCE Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting by Richard Lough)
In January, at the request of 8th District Attorney Jared Effler, TBI agents began an investigation into allegations of sexual assault that involved a Jamestown man. Sarah Elizabeth Suddarth, 24, reported a man sexually assaulted her while she was at his home in December 2016. The investigation revealed the incident did not happen.
Last week, a Fentress County grand jury returned an indictment that charged Suddarth with one count of filing a false report. On Friday morning, she turned herself in and was booked in at the Fentress County Jail on $2,500 bond.
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TEMPE, Ariz. -- Uber says it has suspended all of its self-driving vehicle testing, including operations in Toronto, following a fatal pedestrian collision involving a vehicle in Arizona.
In addition to Toronto, self-driving vehicle testing has been taking place in Phoenix, Pittsburgh and San Francisco.
Police in the Phoenix suburb of Tempe said Monday the vehicle was in autonomous mode with an operator behind the wheel when a woman walking outside of a crosswalk was hit.
Sgt. Ronald Elcock says in an email that the accident happened overnight but did not say whether it occurred Sunday night or Monday morning.
Uber says on Twitter that it is "fully co-operating" with the investigation and expressed condolences to the family of the victim.
The company started testing its vehicles on Toronto streets last year. The vehicles do not operate on Uber's ride-hailing service.
NEW YORK — McDonald's says it has reached a settlement with a U.S. labor agency over a lawsuit that could have decided if the fast-food company should be liable for hiring, pay and other decisions made at its franchised restaurants.
The lawsuit, filed in 2016 by the National Labor Relations Board, contended that McDonald's should be considered a "joint employer" with its franchises. But the settlement, if approved by a judge, would squash that.
NLRB did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
McDonald's Corp., based in Oak Brook, Illinois, says the settlement is the first step toward ending "wasteful multi-year litigation."
Juventus vice-president Pavel Nedved released an interesting interview with Premium Sport on Monday afternoon, right after the Champions League draw. The Serie A champions have been drawn with Tottenham in the last 16 stage.“I think it’s a normal draw. We’ve never met TottenhamLet’s see what will happen in two months.”“They are very solid with an amazing manager and a great potential up front.I’d love to play a Champions League final every year, regardless the result.”“Dybala? It’s normal to have highs and lows. He knows he can trust the club, we are here to help him. The only thing I can tell him is to give everything in trainings and make sacrifices in his private life. This is the only way he can become a top player. Allegri is the same with every footballer, that’s how it works at Juventus. When Higuain was not fit he was benched too.”“The best players always play here. In Naples we proved we can win if we work as a team.”
John Stones has been named in Manchester City's matchday squad for the first time in more than a month after recovering from a hamstring injury in time for Sunday's Premier League clash with Crystal Palace.
The England international last featured for City in the 2-0 win at Leicester City on November 18 and had been expected to be out until January.
But he returns to the squad for City's final game of 2017, providing a timely boost for coach Pep Guardiola, with Vincent Kompany picking up a knock against Newcastle United on Wednesday.
Although Stones has missed a total of 11 matches across all competitions, City's form has not suffered, and Shakhtar Donetsk are the only team to have beaten them in that period.
City's incredible winning streak has only become more impressive in Stones' absence and another triumph at Selhurst Park on Sunday will be their 19th in succession in the Premier League.
Stones is joined on the bench by Raheem Sterling and Sergio Aguero, with City's two leading scorers given a rest.
Naomi Gleit, VP of Social Good at Facebook, discusses the steps Facebook is taking to prevent Russian meddling in U.S. politics and elections. She tells CNN's Poppy Harlow, "We take this really seriously."
Suggestions on regulations should be eliminated or modified are being solicited by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), according to a notice published April 13 in the Federal Register.
Businesses, non-profit groups and others are urged to submit comments on what rules disproportionately impose costs, hurt job creation, are outdated or otherwise are inconsistent with this administration’s recent actions. It is part of Trump’s regulatory reform executive order directing agencies to reduce “unnecessary” federal rules through their newly created task forces.
“Through this notice, EPA is soliciting such input from the public to inform its Task Force’s evaluation of existing regulations,” the notice said. “Although the agency will not respond to individual comments, the EPA values public feedback and will give careful consideration to all input that it receives. EPA will also be conducting outreach on this same topic.” Comments are due to the agency by May 15, 2017.
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KLIX) Three people were injured in a crash on Interstate 84 Monday evening when a truck rear-ended a pickup pulling a camp trailer near Hazelton.
According to Idaho State Police, Terence Perry, age 34, of Normangee, TX, struck a camp trailer being pulled by Thomas Dresel, age 67, of Tucson, AZ, in a construction zone with only one lane in each direction near the east Hazelton exit. Another truck, driven by Michael Sobotka, age 59, of Jerome, tried to avoid the crash, but hit the pick-up and overturned.
March 19 (Reuters) - Union Acquisition Corp:
* UNION ACQUISITION CORP. SECURITIES TO COMMENCE SEPARATE TRADING
* UNION ACQUISITION - ‍ORDINARY SHARES, RIGHTS AND WARRANTS WILL BE LISTED ON NYSE UNDER SYMBOLS LTN, LTN RT AND LTN WS, RESPECTIVEL​Y
* UNION ACQUISITION - CO’S ‍UNITS NOT SEPARATED WILL CONTINUE TO BE LISTED ON NYSE UNDER SYMBOL LTN.U​
* UNION ACQUISITION CORP - ‍SEPARATE TRADING OF ORDINARY SHARES, RIGHTS AND WARRANTS UNDERLYING CO’S UNITS WOULD COMMENCE ON OR ABOUT MARCH 22, 2018​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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DES MOINES, Iowa – A West Des Moines man was sentenced to 18 months in prison last week for embezzling more than a quarter of a million dollars from the bank where he worked.
Investigators say the money was taken by Mark Madison, a teller at TruBank, between September 2011 and March 2016. Following a cash audit at the bank, because of a corporate merger, it was discovered Madison embezzled $259,000 by moving cash from his teller drawer to an unmonitored teller drawer. He then falsified cash count sheets to cover up the theft.
Madison was also ordered to pay restitution for the amount of money he took and will have to serve five years of supervised release after being released from prison.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) - Firefighters in Colorado plucked eight animals they thought were puppies from a storm drain, only to find out later they were young red foxes.
Video of the would-be rescue showed a Colorado Springs firefighter lifting the squirming foxes one by one from the storm drain and placing them on a sheet.
The animals were then turned over to The Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region, where a vet determined they were not dogs but foxes.
State wildlife manager Travis Sauder told CBS4 it's not uncommon for people to come across young wild animals at this time of year.
Sauder says the baby foxes would be returned to where they were found in hopes their mother was still around. If not, he says they'll be taken to a rehabilitation facility.
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The Ocala Police Department, in cooperation with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), will participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.
The event will be held at the Ocala Police Department, located at 402 South Pine Avenue, Saturday, April 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
What you can bring:
Unwanted or expired prescription pills
Patches
What you cannot bring:
Liquids
Needles or Sharps
According to a press release, in October of 2016, residents turned in over 730,000 pounds of prescription drugs at 9,200 sites operated by the DEA, state, and local law enforcement agencies.
The Take Back is a completely anonymous, no questions asked event.
Call 1-800-882-9539, for a drop off location near you.
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) – Fayetteville Mayor Nat Robertson announced Monday he will go for a third term as the city’s leader.
Robertson said he and his wife decided recently he should run for another two-year term.
Robertson has defeated Valencia Applewhite in the two previous elections. He topped Applewhite by just 260 votes in the 2013 general election.
During a Monday press conference, Robertson said property crime has been reduced by 24 percent during his three-and-a-half years in office.
He touted accomplishments meant to help businesses in Fayetteville by reducing time with permitting and inspections.
“Two years from now on this very spot, you’re going to be able to look over here and see the opening of a new baseball stadium in Fayetteville,” Robertson said.
Robertson said the Houston Astros will own Fayetteville’s new team which shows a “significant” investment in the city.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - SKISTAR AB:
* ELECTS PÄR NUDER AS NEW CHAIRMAN Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
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The new year is looking bright for many of Hawaii’s public school students thanks to the efforts of ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro.
He’s completed a project he started last August to repair 100 damaged Kamaka ukuleles in Hawaii’s public schools.
Shimabukuro stepped in, often times repairing them while he was on touring around the world.
He says he wasn’t sure if he would be able to complete the project by the end of the year, but with some hard work and a little bit of help, it paid off.
“But if you had asked me two months ago I would have said no way we’re going to finish this but the last week I had a lot of help,” Shimabukuro told KHON2. “For me, I went to Ala Wai Elementary School where we got a ton of ukulele from Ala Wai and those were the Kamaka that I learned on.”
The refurbished ukulele will be given back to the schools within the next few weeks.
Shimabukuro says he’ll continue working on repairing as many ukulele as he can.
Conveyors to move coal stand idle at a Kentucky Fuel Corporation underground mine in Knott County. Bill Estep bestep@herald-leader.com
A house was completely gutted in fire at Kumthol, Sattari today. Loss to the tune of Rs 10 lakh has been reported due to the fire including gold worth Rs 3 lakh
ONE DEAD: Man sought in Town & Country stabbing Binghamton Police are investigating the stabbing death of Santos Echevarria, 31, of Binghamton. Check out this story on pressconnects.com: http://press.sn/2kDJ3dT Binghamton Police responded to reports of a disturbance in the complex's parking lot at 100 Roberts Street around 2:30 a.m. Santos Echevarria, 31, of Binghamton, had been transported to an area hospital, and was pronounced dead shortly after arriving, officials said.
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New Salvation Army location opens in Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE- The Salvation Army is opening a new location in the capital area.
The Family Store and Donation Center will open its doors to the public Wednesday morning. The store is located at 10420 Coursey Boulevard between Home Depot and Dollar Tree.
The Salvation Army is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church established in London back in 1865, according to a release. The organization has been helping people in the states for more than 130 years.
Nearly 30 million Americans receive assistance from the organization through the array of social services that range from providing food for the hungry, relief for disaster victims, clothing and shelter, and more. According to the website "The Salvation Army exists to meet human need wherever, whenever, and however we can."
For more information on the organization and the new location click here.
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Wildfires officials say there has been little growth on the fire on Wednesday, adding calmer winds and cooler temperatures helped the fire suppression efforts.
Oregon state Police is investigating a deadly crash on Highway 18 in Yamhill County.
Troopers responded to the crash east of McMinnville at around 3:30 p.m. Saturday.
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Feb 13 Mammoth Energy Services Inc
* Board of directors approved a further expansion of 57,500 hydraulic horsepower (hhp) and associated equipment
* The approved further expansion will increase total capacity to nearly 300,000 hhp or 6 high pressure fleets
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FOXBOROUGH, MA (WHDH) - Foxborough held a Patriots Super Bowl pride rally in the town Common on Saturday morning.
The event began at 10 a.m. at the Booth Playground with poster-making. The group then marched together at 11 a.m. to the Common, where the rally was held until noon.
Foxborough held the same event last year and town officials said they are hoping for the same end result this year.
Feels like 8 right now, but that’s not deterring these @Patriots fans from making signs for a #Foxboro rally! @7News pic.twitter.com/f3IPmlNJte — Kim Lucey (@KimLucey) February 3, 2018
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The seven regions across the country have been stocked up with D10,000 each in readiness for the National Wrestling Championship.
North Bank, Central River, Upper River and the Lower River regions have received theirs in ceremonies held at the respective governor offices with Banjul, KM and West Coast to get their sum likely this week, according to the country's umbrella wrestling association.
Each region is expected to field in five athletes, one in each of the 66kg, 76kg, 86kg, 100kg and 120kg categories in both the group and individual folds.
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Join Coalition of Jewish Learning and Jewish Museum Milwaukee for a discussion of Abraham Joshua Heschel’s iconic book “The Sabbath.”
In this brief yet profound meditation on the meaning of the Seventh Day, Heschel introduced the idea of an “architecture of holiness” that appears not in space but in time. Judaism, he argues, is a religion of time: it finds meaning not in space and the material things that fill it but in time and the eternity that imbues it, so that “the Sabbaths are our great cathedrals.”
Offered in connection with The Seventh Day: Revisiting Shabbat, an exhibit on display at the Jewish Museum Milwaukee, September 13 – December 31, 2017.
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NY Pizza Suprema is one of the rare NYC pizzerias that still tosses its pizza dough during the stretch. Its location directly across the street from MSG/Penn Station makes it an unlikely spot for quality pizza, but that’s part of what makes it so great. Tossing dough isn’t totally necessary or important, but it sure is fun to watch!
This morning, Jeffrey revealed to Karen that he wants to re-gift a Christmas gift…for her!
Karen ain’t having it!
She hates re-gifting and thinks people should just go buy a gift instead of re-gifting. Listen above to hear what Jeffrey is thinking about re-gifting for Karen.
Re-gifting. Is it okay or no way? Comment below!
The proper way to re-gift »
—Karen & Jeffrey
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Iron Mountain Inc:
* SAYS OFFERING 14.5 MILLION COMMON SHARES
* - TO USE PROCEEDS FROM OFFERING TO FINANCE PART OF PURCHASE PRICE OF ACQUISITION OF IO DATA CENTERS, LLC Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The majority of Scotland's publicly-funded elite athletes come from middle class backgrounds, a BBC Scotland investigation has revealed.
Sport Scotland's chief executive Stewart Harris said spending was in a "good place", with 95% of the sports budget being spent in schools and communities.
He added: "We're working to try and get in every sport a pathway which goes from school to community to performance if they have the talent and ambition, if they want to go there."
A slithery visitor to Stamford Library sent children into a frenzy.
Scores of little ones flooded inside the building on Monday to meet Guy the corn snake who was brought in by his owner Louise Bradley, a cultural services advisor at the library. The enthusiastic youngsters, who also made a Snakes and Ladders game stroked 19-year-old Guy’s scaly skin and learnt interesting facts about him such as ‘his favourite food is mice’.
Guy’s visit formed part of the Animal Agents summer reading challenge, a national project organised by The Reading Agency, which tasks children to read six books during the Summer holidays.
Susan Richardson, who attended the event with her niece, Wren Bradford, said the day was “absolutely brilliant” and the library is a good place to meet people.
MSNBC’s Brian Williams looks at the growing fallout after the resignation of Trump’s National Security Adviser Michael Flynn and and looks at the timeline of how we got to this point.
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Big News on a Crazy Brock Lesnar Feud, "Broken" Hardy Plans for WWE RAW Revealed, Vince McMahon Upset with WWE Newcomer, New GIFs & Galleries, More
Tonight's WWE RAW takes place from the TD Garden in Boston with the final build for Sunday's WWE SummerSlam pay-per-view.Tonight's show will feature Sasha Banks vs. Nia Jax with the winner facing RAW Women's Champion Alexa Bliss on Sunday. No other matches have been announced for tonight but we do know that WWE Universal Champion Brock Lesnar is scheduled.WWE is focusing on the following points for tonight:* Every woman for herself: Sasha vs. Nia* Joe is gonna get you* Mizzed opportunity with The Miztourage and Jason Jordan* Face your fear, Finn Balor* Brothers on the mend, Rollins and AmbroseFollow Marc on Twitter at @this_is_marc . Send any news, tips or corrections to us by clicking here
What if there was a fountain of youth…for your dogs?
Maybe you’ve heard the radio ads for The Gift For Life and wondered to yourself, “Does this stuff work?”
It’s a natural supplement for older dogs that stimulates their systems to act like they’re supposed to, and it’s getting attention from both pet owners and veterinarians. Supposedly, it can help rebalance a dog’s necessary hormones as they get older, after surgery, or after your dog has been spayed or neutered.
Naturally, we had two questions: where do you get this stuff, and where do we buy stock?
Three weeks ago, we reported that the new MOD Pizza in The Whittaker (4755 Fauntleroy Way SW; WSB sponsor) planned to open in “early February.” The official grand opening is now set for one week from today – noon on Friday, February 9th. The Seattle-based chain also has picked the nonprofit to which it’ll donate opening day’s pizza proceeds: FareStart. If you haven’t been to MOD, its angle on pizza is that you get to choose your toppings, none or one or many, same price.
Associated Press oming lawmakers are considering whether to restrict
public access to state data on the movement of big-game animals.
Many elk, mule deer and antelope in Wyoming wear electronic data collars as researchers study how animals move across the landscape. The bill seeks to prevent hunters and poachers from using the data to track down game.
Another bill prepared for the upcoming legislative session would prevent the release of personal information about people who buy state hunting and fishing licenses. Wyoming Game and Fish Department spokesman Renny MacKay says businesses and
organizations use contact information to solicit hunters and anglers.
The Wyoming Tribune Eagle reports the Legislature’s Joint Travel, Recreation, Wildlife and Cultural Resources Committee is sponsoring the bills.
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The Mounds, Illinois Water Department has issued a boil order for all customers, until further notice.
The order is due to repair work being done by Southwater, Inc.
Customers with questions or concerns can call City Hall in Mounds at 618-745-6114.
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SRINAGAR, India: Police say a soldier, a counterinsurgency police official and a rebel have been killed in a gunfight in Indian-controlled Kashmir.
Police say the fighting began early Tuesday when militants attacked raiding government forces with gunfire in a forest in the southern Tral area.
Authorities rushed reinforcements of police and soldiers and cordoned off the area.
As news of the fighting spread, anti-India protests and clashes erupted in Tral town. Scores of youths, mainly students, hit roads and pelted stones on patrol parties of police and paramilitary soldiers in solidarity with the rebels.
India and Pakistan each administer part of Kashmir, but both claim it in its entirety.
Rebels have been fighting Indian rule since 1989, demanding Kashmir be made part of Pakistan or become an independent country.—AP
Jan 2 Samsung Electronics Co Ltd should make no compromises on the quality of its products, Chief Executive Kwon Oh-hyun said on Monday, asking employees to improve manufacturing processes and safety inspections. The executive, in a New Year's speech to Samsung employees disclosed by the firm, also warned of growing political and economic uncertainties from risks such as trade protectionism and foreign exchange rates.
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The Gardena Police Department released this photo and message on March 19: “Hi everyone, we need your help. Our officers are currently with this lovely woman, but she unfortunately doesn’t know her name or where she lives. Can you help? Please spread the word, we are trying to get her back to her loved ones. She was located at Tozai Plaza at the corner of Western Ave. and Redondo Beach Blvd. If you know who she is, please contact our dispatch center at (310) 323-7911. Thank you!”
UPDATE: The GPD posted on Monday afternoon, “Because of your sharing, a person recognized her and we were able to get her home!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! Gardena is the best!!!”
A storm system will push toward New Mexico this weekend, but don’t get too excited. This storm will clip the northeastern corner of the state Saturday, but will lack moisture. Spot rain and spot mountain snow is more wishful thinking than anything else. The biggest impact will be breezy conditions across central and western New Mexico with windy conditions across the east.
Temperatures remain mild through early next week. Another dry storm system will drop in for Tuesday, causing temperatures to cool down for midweek. Despite the cool down, temperatures will remain 5° – 10° above average.
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Roger Federer has revealed what keeps him motivated to win Grand Slams.
The Swiss star clinched his 20th major tournament win at the Australian Open last month.
Federer, 36, was pushed all the way by Marin Cilic in a thrilling five-set final.
But he came out on top as he has done so many times over the years.
The victory also lifted him even closer to catching world number one Rafael Nadal in the world rankings.
But after his latest success, Federer was asked what keeps him so hungry for success on the biggest stage.
× East Hartford beats Simsbury 52-40
EAST HARTFORD — The East Hartford Hornets came into Tuesday night’s match-up with the Simsbury Trojans with a record of 16-1.
The Trojans beat Windsor on Saturday in overtime to improve to 14-3 on the year.
Simsbury opened the game on a 8-0 run before the Hornets started to heat up capped by a no look pass from Aaron Tomlinson to Austin Nwafor who finished the play with a two handed dunk.
Trojans would lead at the half by four points and build on the lead in the third from behind the arc.
Late in the third East Hartford would go on a run of their own started at the defensive end and would slowly pull away in the fourth quarter to win 52-40.
The battles of Hitler’s Germany are rarely associated with Brazil, but that’s exactly where some of the Third Reich’s best U-Boats went to do battle.
press release: A night of music exploration with Graham Marlowe (solo), presenting various projects to the American public, with a little help from his friends.
Tentative lineup:
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Graham Marlowe (solo keyboards)
Lakewaves (w/ or w/o visual accompaniment)
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Several train services coming in and out of Sheffield train station are experiencing delays due to signalling problems.
Some lines have been blocked and trains are experiencing delays while other services have been revised.
Disruption is said to last until 7.15pm.
A spokesman from Northern Rail said: "Please expect delays this evening on services between calling through, origination from, or terminating at Sheffield due to signalling problems at Sheffield.
"Network Rail staff are expected to be on-site to investigate and attempt to rectify the fault. As a result of this, trains may stop additionally on their journey whilst awaiting signal clearance and then proceed at a slower speed through the area."
Compensation will be available to any passenger who are delayed by 30 minutes or longer on their journey.
To make a claim, keep your ticket and visit northernrailway.co.uk/delayrepay
10 beheaded in rural Mozambique attack, police say
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Police in Mozambique say 10 people have been beheaded in the country's north amid concerns that the machete-wielding attackers have links to Islamic extremism.
The Portuguese news agency Lusa cites police as saying Sunday's attack occurred near the rural community of Olumbi and that the suspects are being pursued. The dead include two teenagers.
This is not the first time fears have been raised over suspected extremist attacks in the remote north of the largely impoverished southern African nation.
The Lusa report says that police say evidence shows the attackers are with the same group that killed police officers in Mocimboa da Praia in October. No details were given.
May 1 Nzx Ltd:
* Revenue in NZX's markets business was up 3.7 pct on Q1 2016
* Total trading activity declined in Q1 relative to record levels seen in 2016, with total number of trades down 5.1 pct
* For Q1, excluding impact of certain disposals, group revenue was up 3 pct Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The man’s uncle says the victim urged his daughters to run to their boat for safety while he put himself in front of the bear.
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MOSCOW (AP) - OSCE observers: Russia's presidential election conducted openly but in an 'overly controlled' environment.
It’s that time of year again, the city of Chicago is filling in all the potholes that were created during the winter season.
The city will fill any pothole for you…if you report it. Don’t think ‘oh someone else will make sure it’s taken care of’. If everyone thinks that way, nothing will ever get done!
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Now if your vehicle was damaged from a pothole, you can file a claim and get repair reimbursement HERE.
Sarasota County detectives arrested a Nokomis man after they discovered him selling meth out of a hotel room in North Port. In the search of the room, detectives said they found over 170 grams of meth, along with oxycodone pills, drug paraphernalia and $740 in cash. Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office
We all understand that the NFL is a business first and foremost. So we understand that the potential holdout by Pittsburgh Steelers running back is just part of the business. Nevertheless, it might not be in Bell’s best interest to hold out and he’d be better off signing his tender and ending all these negotiations. Here are three reasons why.
GREENVILLE CO., SC (WSPA) – Deputies say a car fleeing a traffic stop crashed in Greenville County, Monday night.
The crash happened on Woodside Avenue near A Street.
No word yet on possible arrests or injuries in the crash.
We will update this story as more information becomes available.
A German shepherd rescued from the side of a busy highway by New Jersey State Police initially refused to leave the side of a dead pit bull. New Jersey State Police
French women support Jihadi
PARIS: A French woman who travelled three times to Syria in support of her Jihadist son was given a 10-year jail sentence on Friday after being convicted of being part of a terrorist conspiracy.
Christine Riviere, 51, was sentenced for her "unfailing commitment" to Jihad and for helping a number of young women travel to Syria as part of attempts to find a bride for her son, Tyler Vilus. It was the maximum sentence possible. Vilus travelled to Syria to fight alongside the Islamic State group.
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The South Sudan MP for Yei River State, Jacob Kuwinsuk Gale, who was killed last Friday by unknown gunmen, has been buried in Uganda.
Kuwinsuk was shot as he visited his relatives after successfully holding talks with the South Sudan refugees and locals who fled South Sudan over conflicts.
The North Western police spokesperson, Ms Josephine Angucia, told Daily Monitor on Monday morning they spoke to Kuwinsuk’s relatives staying in Uganda and they agreed to bury him in Yumbe over insecurity in his home country.
“He has been buried temporarily in Dongoture village in Kerwa Sub-county in Yumbe District,” Ms Angucia said.
Ms Angucia said they have not arrested anyone yet but investigations are underway.
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In two minutes, Keith Murphy reviews some of the most memorable local sports moments of 2016. (If you consider the Cubs local, and many do, they previously had two entire segments devoted to their historic win. Keith calls it the biggest sports moment of the entire year.)
YEREVAN, APRIL 17, ARMENPRESS. The Armenian religious, political, cultural and youth organizations of Australia have called on community members to join the April 23 march for justice to commemorate the memory of the 1,5 million victims of the Armenian Genocide in Sydney, the Armenian National Committee of Australia reported.
The participants of the march will reaffirm their promise for reaching justice for their ancestors.
Special buses will transport those willing to take part in the march both inside and outside the city.
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Inter Arma has announced US headlining tour dates with Earthling and Bruce Lamont. The tour begins May 31st and ends June 9th including performances at Doomed and Stoned Festival & Raleigh Deathfest. The band continues to support 2016's Paradise Gallows full-length. A full list of confirmed tour dates is available below.
May
31 - Louisville, KY - Zanzabar
June
1 - Chicago, IL - Doomed and Stoned Festival *
2 - Lansing, MI - Mac’s +
4 - Cleveland Heights, OH - Grog Shop +
5 - Pittsburgh, PA - Brillobox +
6 - Columbus, OH - Ruby Tuesday +
7 - Nashville, TN - The End +
8 - Atlanta, GA - Drunken Unicorn +
9 - Raleigh, NC - Raleigh Deathfest *
All dates May 31st - June 8th with Earthling
+ with Bruce Lamont
* Inter Arma only
Lineup:
T.J. Childers - Drums, guitars, lap steel, keyboards, synthesizers, noise, vocals
Trey Dalton - Guitars, keyboards, vocals
Joe Kerkes - Bass
Mike Paparo - Vocals
Steven Russell - Guitars
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By LeAnn R. Ralph
COLFAX — “Bear Day for the Homeless” on December 17 raised $1,625 for Sojourner House, a homeless shelter in Eau Claire.
The event was sponsored by Gerald (Bear) Eder of Colfax, Eder Rock Products, S&H Custom Farming, and Stacy Newman, RE/MAX Advantage.
WASHINGTON (NEWS10) – Amtrak announced it is temporarily suspending service between Washington, D.C. and Boston, Mass. due to the winter storm.
Amtrak’s Keystone Service is also temporarily suspended until further notice.
All trains currently operating along the Northeast Cooridorwill continue to the nearest station.
Passengers with travel plans also can confirm their train’s status, change their plans or review refund information using a range of tools – including Amtrak.com, smartphone apps or by calling 800-USA-RAIL. Service Alerts, Passenger Notices and other announcements are posted at Amtrak.com/alerts.
Lillard poured in 16 points (5-14 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT) and added eight assists and five rebounds across 26 minutes in Thursday's 106-101 preseason win over the Raptors.
Lillard made significant contributions for the second time in as many exhibitions, following up his 18-point effort Tuesday with another strong showing in 11 additional minutes. The multi-time All-Star upped his scoring numbers yet again last season, averaging 27.0 points on a career-high 44.4 percent success rate from the field. While the Blazers offense should once again primarily run through the backcourt, Lillard and fellow guard C.J. McCollum should also benefit from playing alongside talented big man Jusuf Nurkic for a full season.
March 30 San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank President John Williams on Thursday pledged to increase diversity at his own bank and said reducing income inequality and poverty throughout American communities is directly linked to a stronger economy.
Preventing the next crisis or recession depends in part on making investments in communities, even though such investments are beyond the purview of monetary policy, Williams said in remarks prepared for delivery to an event for the Strong, Prosperous, and Resilient Communities Project, an initiative aimed at fostering investment in underserved communities.
Williams did not address the monetary policy or economic outlook in his remarks.
Leaving anyone behind, Williams said, "is not only a stain on the moral soul of our country, it’s an obstacle to our economic potential, productivity, and global competitiveness." (Reporting by Ann Saphir; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
March 29 Delta Air Lines Inc:
* Delta and Korean Air to expand partnership
* Delta Air Lines - reached agreement with expanded trans-pacific network that will increase travel choices and boost competition between U.S. and Asia
* Says Delta will be launching new nonstop service between Atlanta and Seoul in June 2017
* Delta Air Lines - Korean Air to continue to expand its U.S.-Korea network in summer 2017 with introduction of third roundtrip between Los Angeles,Seoul Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom)
× WGN Radio Theatre #241: ‘Ozzie & Harriet’, ‘Kraft Music Hall’ & ‘The Life of Riley’
Carl Amari and Lisa Wolf bring you the best from the Golden Age of Radio on the WGN Radio Theatre from December 10th, 2017. This week: The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet , “New Radio Phonograph” (12-19-48), Kraft Music Hall w/ Al Jolson & Kraft Choral Group (12-23-48), The Life of Riley, “First Christmas” w/ William Bendix (12-20-47)
FORT COLLINS, Colo. — Caleb Martin had 26 points, Lindsey Drew added 16 and eight rebounds and Nevada turned back Colorado State 76-67 on Saturday night to put the finishing touches on a rough day for the Rams.
Colorado State lost its sixth straight on a day that head coach Larry Eustachy was put on administrative leave over questions about his conduct.
Kendall Stephens added 15 points for the Wolf Pack (20-4, 9-1 Mountain West Conference), who struggled to find their shooting touch from the field, but connected on 26 of 32 free throws.
Che Bob and Anthony Bonner paced the Rams (10-15, 3-9) with 13 points each, while Deion James added 12 points and eight rebounds.
The Rams trailed just 37-35 at halftime and used two James’ 3-pointers to grab a 41-40 lead early in the second half. But Stephens twice connected from beyond the arc and Martin added a layup to cap an 11-1 run for a 51-43 lead. Martin scored eight in the final 3:13 to seal it.
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Clay County Detention Center will hold an Open House Thursday December 21 from 9 AM till 11 AM, 1 PM till 3 PM and 5 PM till 7 PM. Everyone must be cleared by metal sector and you can have no purses, cameras or cell phones. If you are under the age of 21 you must sign a waiver to enter secured areas. Refreshments will be served. For information call 606-598-2133.
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Eichel racked up 10 PIM and was a minus-3 in Sunday's overtime loss to the Blues.
It was a frustrating night for Eichel, who was on the ice for all three goals against, including the overtime winner in which Vladimir Tarasenko blew right past him. He did have points in three straight contests entering Sunday, but the young center posted a minus-6 rating in back-to-back overtime losses. Eichel is an automatic roll every game, and the 26 PIM are a nice bonus this season, but the Sabres overall struggles are leading to lackluster PIM and power-play totals for the 21-year-old. If the team can build off this recent strong stretch, Eichel will be one to watch in the second half.
At the height of a winter storm on P.E.I. Monday night someone broke into a number of cars in Summerside, say local police.
Some of those thefts were from cars at Wedgewood Manor.
"We had four instances reported from the Wedgewood manor property, and seven in total from the general area, surrounding streets. The vehicles were broken into, having the windows smashed," said Summerside police Corp. Jason Blacquiere.
"There was some money, identification, and credit cards taken from the vehicles."
Police said some of the vehicles had valuables in plain sight.
Police believe the thefts happened sometime between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. Police are still investigating and speaking with possible witnesses.
If you watch Morning Live regularly you know all about our CHCH Christmas Toy Drive that is into the final push. We have partnered up with Eastgate Square and the East Hamilton Optimists to collect a new unwrapped gift for anybody up to 16 years of age. This morning Tim Bolen was at Eastgate Square to promote the toy drive and get some last minute gift ideas.
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Mansfield Town fans will have woken this morning hoarse-voiced and exhausted after the emotional rollercoaster of a 4-4 home draw with Accrington Stanley last night.
Here are a selection of pictures from the stands last night by photographer Anne Shelley. Can you spot yourself or anyone you know?
Mansfield v Accrington Stanley. Ian Greaves Stand fans in fine voice.
Click HERE to read our Lomas on Stags review of the game
Click HERE to see a picture slideshow of the match action
The game attracted a crowd of 3,226 on Valentine’s Day with just 58 coming from Accrington.
Stags fans buying tickets last night were also given a free one for the next home game against Newport County on Saturday week.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Taylor Fritz saved three match points in a third-set tiebreaker to beat No. 8 seed Yen-Hsun Lu 4-6, 7-6 (4), 7-6 (7) on Tuesday night in the first round of the Memphis Open.
Fritz, the runner-up in this event last year, won without ever breaking Lu's serve.
Earlier Tuesday, qualifier Darian King defeated No. 5 seed Bernard Tomic 6-4, 6-4. King, ranked 140th in the world, dropped just 12 points in 10 service games against the 32nd-ranked Tomic.
Other winners Tuesday included No. 7 seed Steve Darcis, Ryan Harrison, Matthew Ebden and Tim Smyczek.
Harrison won 6-3, 7-5 over Konstantin Kravchuk to advance to a second-round matchup with No. 3 seed Sam Querrey. Darcis won 7-5, 3-6, 6-4 over Radu Albot. Smyczek beat Frances Tiafoe 6-3, 5-7, 6-3.
Ebden rallied from a break down in each of the last two sets to beat Peter Polansky 6-7 (4), 6-3, 6-1.
US Absolutely Slaughters ISIS Suicide Bombers Attacking Base In Iraq
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The U.S. military killed several Islamic State suicide bombers that attempted to breach a base in Iraq Sunday, Operation Inherent Resolve Spokesman Army Col. Ryan Dillon told the Associated Press.
U.S. forces shot and killed two of the ISIS fighters, while the other two blew themselves up prematurely after they realized they could no longer advance. The attack occurred near the city of Hawija where the U.S. backed Iraqi Security Forces are preparing to advance on one of the terrorist group’s last strongholds in the country.
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Cuttack: The Special Investigation Team (SIT) formed to probe into black money cases, today held its meeting regarding India’s illegally hoard money.
Former Supreme Court Judge and SIT vice chairman Arijit Pasayat headed the meeting held at his residence, in which special DG Crime Branch Bijay Sharma along with senior officials from Enforcement Directorate, IT, Central Revenue Department, mines and many other departments were present.
As per sources, the officials at the meeting discussed regarding the black money concealed in the foreign market and about 133 crore rupees of black money traced so far. Out of 500 names in the Panama Papers, 250 names have been identified, according to the information.
The meeting also brought illegal financial transactions carried out through different educational institutions, seized properties of self- proclaimed godmen Sura and Sarathi Baba issues to the table.
From Stephen H. Smith"The Waddy George Curioseum on the Wizard Ranch is something you gotta see next time you're up this way." Waddy George's Curioseum in Accomac Hills From Stephen H. Smith"The Waddy George Curioseum on the Wizard Ranch is something you gotta see next time you're up this way."
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Folk rock band The Legendary Ten Seconds have created no less than five albums dedicated to Richard III.
From ballads to concept tracks to Christmas singles, the band says "there are so many stories to tell".
For allegedly beating his wife to death over a N200 gift, Henry Anaele was, on Wednesday, remanded in prison for the next 30 days by an Ebute Meta Chief Magistrates’ Court.
The Chief Magistrate, Mr. O.O. Olatunji, said the accused should be remanded at the Ikoyi Prisons pending advice from the State Director of Public prosecutions.
Anaele, 40, whose plea was not taken, had appeared on a charge for murder.
Earlier, Inspector Cousin Adams told the court that the accused committed the offence on June 15, at about 11.45 p.m, at No. 72, Goodness Estate, Satellite Town, Lagos.
Adams said that the accused had found out that someone gave his wife, Chinyere, 35, the sum of N200, which did not go down well with him.
“This angered the accused who beat his wife to death for collecting the money,’’ he said.
The offence contravened Section 223 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015 which prescribes a death sentence for offenders.
The magistrate adjourned the case until August 6.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Phillips 66:
* PHILLIPS 66 AND ENBRIDGE ANNOUNCE OPEN SEASON FOR WEST TEXAS CRUDE OIL PIPELINE SYSTEM
* PHILLIPS 66 - GRAY OAK PIPELINE IS EXPECTED TO HAVE AN INITIAL THROUGHPUT CAPACITY OF 385,000 BPD
* PHILLIPS 66 - GRAY OAK PIPELINE SYSTEM IS ANTICIPATED TO BE PLACED IN SERVICE IN SECOND HALF OF 2019
* PHILLIPS 66 - PHILLIPS 66 AND ENBRIDGE WILL EVALUATE EXPANSION OF GRAY OAK PIPELINE SYSTEM BEYOND 385,000 BPD Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Feb 13 Vornado Realty Trust
* Says joseph macnow appointed interim cfo
* Says stephen theriot, chief financial officer since 2013, will become chief financial officer of jbg smith properties Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
May 2 China Hkbridge Holdings Ltd
* On 28 April, co through thriving season, its indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, entered into agreement with crown international
* Purchaser agreed to acquire from crown international corp the acquisition shares at a consideration of hk$1.10 per CIC share
* Total consideration for acquisition would be HK$220 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Tech drags Wall St lower; financials buoy Dow
NEW YORK, June 14 A slide in technology stocks pulled down the Nasdaq Composite on Wednesday and the S&P 500 ended slightly lower as investors worried about the pace of economic growth after weaker-than-expected inflation numbers and an interest rate hike from the Federal Reserve.
After finding out in March that his 12-year-old golden retriever's days were numbered, Tim Griffin, of Red Lion, set out to show Mr. Molson just how he meant to the family. Mr. Molson: Red Lion family makes most of dog's last days After finding out in March that his 12-year-old golden retriever's days were numbered, Tim Griffin, of Red Lion, set out to show Mr. Molson just how he meant to the family.
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A large fire in the centre of Blackpool is tonight throwing huge plumes of black smoke across the town.
The fire, which broke out just after 7pm this evening has been confirmed in the premises of Elite Linen Services, Ball Street, just off Lytham Road, South Shore.
The aerial platform being extended
Huge clouds of black smoke could be seen from miles around, with social media comments saying the smoke could be seen from Southport.
Nearby homes have been evacuated and an aerial platform ladder is being used to try to bring the flames under control.
7.45pm update
Nine fire engines are on the site as firemen battle with the blaze
The aerial ladder in operation
Bold Street and Duke Street have been evacuated
Palatine Leisure Centre is open for anyone displaced
A large crowd has gathered on the streets to view the spectacle
First reports suggest no one has been injured
Visit the Gazette’s Facebook page for a live video from the scene.
More to follow
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong had a glimpse into Singapore Armed Forces soldiers' jungle and survival training in Temburong, Brunei, when he visited them yesterday.
Mr Lee, who is in Brunei for Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah's Golden Jubilee celebrations, later attended a royal banquet with his wife, Madam Ho Ching.
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ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The Maryland House of Delegates has voted to strengthen the General Assembly's policies on sexual harassment to cover lobbyists.
The House voted 138-0 for the bill Monday. It now goes to the Senate.
Earlier this month, a state senator accused a lobbyist of inappropriately touching her in a bar near the statehouse. The lobbyist has denied the allegations. Also this month, three female state lawmakers publicly discussed sexual harassment they've experienced while working in the statehouse.
The measure would allow the assembly's Joint Ethics Committee to refer sexual harassment complaints to an independent investigator. It would require referral to an investigator at the request of a complainant.
Six occupants of a house south of Chemainus have found themselves out of a home.
The house, on the 2400 block of Waynes Road, went up in flames yesterday (Mon).
Firefighters from the Chemainus, Crofton, and Ladysmith Fire Departments attended to the blaze. The fire is believed to have started in the carport and spread throughout the house.
Five of the six occupants were home at the time of the fire and they all managed to escape without injury.
LONDON, April 5 (IFR) - Volkswagen Financial Services is marketing a dual-tranche sterling-denominated benchmark bond deal, according to a source.
Initial price thoughts for the four-year tranche are UKT plus 135bp and for the eight-year piece UKT+155bp.
Bookrunners are Barclays, Goldman Sachs and HSBC.
The deal is expected to price later today.
The issuer is rated A2/BBB+ by Moody's and S&P.
The upcoming deal will follow Volkswagen International Finance's four-tranche €8bn deal issued last month.
(Reporting By Laura Benitez; editing by Sudip Roy)
A Pennsylvania man has been charged with the murder of his wife after he reportedly told police she had fallen off their fishing boat and disappeared in a lake over the weekend.
A group of protesters calling for more bike lanes in Brisbane created their own bike path on Hardgrave Road on Friday, September 8.
The Australian Greens. who participated in the demonstration, said cyclists “deserve to be able to travel through our city safely and it’s time something was done to make this happen. This is great way to get cycling safety on the agenda.” However, Public and Active Transport chairman Adrian Schrinner disagreed, calling the protest an “irresponsible stunt with significant public safety implications,” the Brisbane Times reported. Credit: Jonathan Sri, Councillor for The Gabba via Storyful
Pursuant to Regulations 30 and 33 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 we would like to inform you that the Board of Directors of the Company at their meeting held on 11th December 2017 have interalia considered, approved/taken on record the following:a) The Unaudited Standalone Financial Results of the Company for the Quarter and Half year ended 30th September 2017.b) A copy of the Independent Auditors Review Report issued by M/S. Price Waterhouse, Chartered Accountants, LLP on the aforesaid Financial Results.The Board meeting commenced at 4.30 p.m. and concluded at 7.00 p.mSource : BSE
BHOPAL: The Aam Admi Party (AAP) will invite Prime Minister Narendra Modi in an upcoming programme at Jinsi Square to face the people’s wrath on demonetisation. The PM had promised that the situation will return to normalcy after 50 days.
The state coordinator of the party, Alok Agarwal alleged in the press conference that, due to demonetisation several marriages had been broken, the economic growth has spiralled downwards, lakhs of labourers and employees have become joblesss and more than 100 people died while standing in the queues to withdraw their own money from the bank.
He also alleged the farmers have drifted into a viscous circle by taking loan from the moneylenders and also having lost their crops. He alleged that due to demonetisation several youths have lost their jobs.
A total of 897 PKK/KCK/PYD/YPG and Daesh terrorists have been killed since the start of Turkey's Operation Olive Branch in northwestern Syria, the military said Thursday.
Turkish Armed Forces carried out airstrikes overnight on the shelters, positions, arms, and equipment of the terrorists, destroying 15 more terrorist targets, according to a General Staff statement.
All the warplanes returned back to their bases after the operation, the statement added.
The Turkish military uses the term "neutralized" in reference to terrorists captured dead or alive, or those who surrendered during the operations. However, the term is usually used for the terrorists who were killed in the operations.
The unmanned Falcon 9 rocket launched by SpaceX carrying NOAA's Deep Space Climate Observatory Satellite sits on launch complex 40 after a scrubbed launch attempt Feb. 8, 2015, at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Cape Canaveral, Florida. Space X's next Falcon 9 launch is planned for Jan. 8. An explosion on the launch site of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is shown in this still image from video in Cape Canaveral, Florida, U.S. September 1, 2016.
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You asked for it, Milwaukee!
Musical improv is back, and BIG HOT ROBOT is its name!
Mojo Dojo Comedy proudly presents Robby McGhee (Tall Boys Improv, All In Productions, TIM: The Improvised Musical), musical director Alison Bekolay, and a talented cast of improvisers (Sam Burns, Jo Montana, and Olivia Shircel) as they invent a Broadway-style musical before your eyes!You'll also be treated to standup comedy from the night's host, Dana Ehrmann!
It all takes place at Urban Harvest Brewing Company, where they brew hand-crafted ales in small batches several times a week. This creates a versatile line-up of beers to choose from, as well as adventurous seasonal and specialty brews. Enjoy a pint or two before, during and after the show!
Preorder tickets at: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3098865
Considerable avalanche danger in Western Norway
Big danger of avalanche is reported in large parts of Hordaland and Møre og Romsdal both for Monday and Tuesday.
Indre Fjordane, Romsdal, Voss, Sunnmøre and Hardanger have since Friday received between 50 and 80 centimeters of snow, according to the Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate (NVE).
Currently, NVE is alerting of significant danger of avalanches for all of these areas.
– Avoid steep slopes and taps in the terrain during and after the snowfall until the fresh snow has stabilized. The avalanche problem is everywhere, where there is a lot of fresh snow in steep terrain. Look for fresh snow that binds together to soft flakes and breaks up or adheres weakly to the older snow below. Snow that bursts around the skis is a typical sign, writes NVE on its websites.
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President Ortega´s violent repression has reached extreme levels. A violent attack against the massive peaceful demonstration organized by the mothers of those killed during protests demonstrates the government´s "shoot to kill" strategy. #SOSNicaragua pic.twitter.com/L7eiGgVkru
Police are asking for your help identifying a man as part of a theft investigation.
Denton Township Police, in Roscommon County, need your help ID’ing a man caught on Walmart surveillance cameras.
They’re investigating a theft from the store in Houghton Lake.
The man was driving the motorcycle also seen in some of the pictures.
If you have any information, call the Denton Township Police Department at (989) 366-4518.
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The Union Cabinet has today approved the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for Kharif crops, just ahead of the 2019 general elections.
The move is in line with the government's announcement in the Union Budget of increasing MSP by 1.5 times of the production cost for Kharif crops.
The Cabinet will brief the media about the development at 1.30 pm today.
MSP for paddy, which was Rs 1,550 per quintal, has been hiked by around Rs 250/quintal.
While MSP for Ragi will be increased to Rs 2,897 from Rs 1,900/quintal, Moong is likely to be increased to Rs 6,975 from Rs 5,575/quintal; Soyabean to Rs 3,399 from Rs 3,050/quintal.
The additional bill for the Centre with the increased MSP is likely to be around Rs 33,500 crore. The added cost of MSP is 0.2 percent of GDP, according to the cabinet note.
What disqualifies you from a mortgage?
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WFXB) – There is no doubt that business is booming here on the Grand Strand . Everywhere you look, there seem to be more houses, more developments, more people moving in. So if you’re one of those people, you probably need a mortgage…but what do you do if you can’t get approved?
Faith Adams from Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group explains how one gets disqualified, and what one can do to resolve the situation.
To celebrate 50 years, an area church is giving back.
Leading up to their anniversary on Sunday, New Creation World Outreach Church in North Mankato has spent the last five days giving back. They've collected items to donate to Options for Women, CADA House and visited Ecumen Prairie Hill Assisted Living in St. Peter. This Saturday they will clean up Sibley Park. Giving back is what New Creation Church was built on.
"Founders of this church 50 years ago started as missionaries in Papua New Guinea and they were there for 12 years and when they came back to the states, they really felt led here to Mankato to plant a church and in honor of our roots of giving and going that's what we decided to do."
To wrap up their celebration, this Sunday, one hundred percent of the offering taken during Sunday service will be donated to the North Mankato police force.
--KEYC News 12
Kylie's sisters Kim, Khloe and Kourtney are also fans of waist-trainers.
Kylie Jenner has revealed she is using a waist-trainer to get back in shape after giving birth to her first baby.
The US reality TV star, 20, welcomed daughter Stormi in February.
She posted a picture on Instagram showing her waist cinched into a black corset, which she said was of the “snap back” package.
She wrote: “my girl @premadonna87 hooked me up with the @waistgangsociety snap back package. #ad waistgang has the BEST quality snap back products.
“make sure you get your package & follow @waistgangsociety to join & keep up the journey together.”
Jenner is not the only member of her famous family who is a fan of the tummy-toning technique.
Both Kim and Khloe Kardashian have shared photos showing them using waist-trainers in the past.
Kourtney Kardashian was also pictured in one of the belts after having her third child.
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For Votaw, a U.S. State Department lawyer and former federal prosecutor in Philadelphia, terrorism hit home two decades earlier, on April 18, 1983, when her father, Albert, 57, was among 63 people killed by a suicide car bomber at the U.S. Embassy in Beirut, Lebanon. Even Albert Votaw, a housing officer with the State Department's Agency for International Development, had scoffed when his wife asked if his new posting to Beirut would be dangerous.
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An anonymous reader quotes Engadget's new article on No Man's Sky:The game has been heavily discounted to promote the update, and Saturday it became Amazon's #12 best-selling PS4 game -- and one of Steam's top 100 most-played games
India Cenbank: Allots 90.75 Bln Rupees at 28-Day Variable Rate Reverse Repo Auction; Gets Bids Worth 90.75 Bln Rupees
INDIA CENBANK: ALLOTS 90.75 BLN RUPEES AT 28-DAY VARIABLE RATE REVERSE REPO AUCTION; GETS BIDS WORTH 90.75 BLN RUPEESThe material has been provided by InstaForex Company – www.instaforex.com
Mattis in Action: More 'Warrior Monk' Than 'Mad Dog'
With the State Department in upheaval, and the president focused on
Choosing a college can be a daunting experience for many high school students. Between college fairs, counselors, teachers, and scholarships, the onslaught of information is overwhelming — and picking the best option for the next four years can seem like an impossible task.
For Christian students, deciding on a school can be even more challenging, as honoring God with every decision is of the utmost importance. Because of this, many Christian students at some point consider the question, "Should I attend a Christian college?"
Read more: https://www.christianpost.com/news/five-reasons-to-choose-a-christian-college-215523/
Wrestler Spencer Lee continues to make up for time lost early last season by racking up tournament titles at events he missed while he was sidelined with a shoulder injury.
Lee, a two-time American Family Insurance ALL-USA selection from Franklin Regional (Murrysville, Pa.), returned to win a third consecutive state title last spring.
Lee, multiple-time world champion heading to Iowa, became the 17th wrestler in the 50-year history of the Powerade Wrestling Tournament to win three titles when he took home the crown in the 126-pound division. He beat Wyoming Seminary’s Jack Davis in the final.
“It’s cool. I’m glad I did it. It’s a statement,” Lee told PennLive.com. “I could have possibly won four had I competed last year and won. It kind of shows that I could have won four.”
Lee was selected to the ALL-USA preseason team in November and is a strong contender for ALL-USA Wrestler of the Year.
Clark???
Nope! It’s a couple of neighbors on Jadens Way in Washington. Known as the “Griswold Way Lights”, the local feature is becoming a big Central Illinois must see!
Nine victims are hospitalized with serious injuries after a 30-year-old man went on a stabbing spree through a Boise apartment complex off State Street.
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Boise Police Chief Bill Bones says the call came in at 8:46 p.m. and officers arrived in the area of W. State Street and Wylie Lane within four minutes.
Officers quickly located the suspect who was taken into custody. His identity has not yet been released.
Chief Bones says multiple victims are refugees who live in the apartment complex. The age range of victims varies greatly.
The scene is secure. Residents are to stay out of the area.
Police have not yet made public any connection between the attacker and the victims. Details are also limited on the type of knife used in the attack.
Boise Police are expected to release the suspect's identity Sunday.
First responders were called to a house fire on Mapleshade Avenue in East Longmeadow Monday afternoon.
This was at around 12:45 p.m. Monday.
The East Longmeadow Fire Department told Western Mass News that the home is located at 70 Mapleshade Ave. near Day Ave.
Police reported on their Facebook page that they've shut down that road from North Main St. to Elm St. as "crews battle a fire."
Drivers should avoid the area if at all possible and seek alternate routes.
Our crew who went to the scene said firefighters have been able to get the flames under control.
No injuries have been reported.
Mutual aid was called in. Both Springfield and Longmeadow Fire Departments responded, helping local crews fight the fire.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - NORSKE SKOGINDUSTRIER ASA:
* RESOLUTION TO DELIST NORSKE SKOGINDUSTRIER ASA FROM OSLO BØRS
* ‍BANKRUPTCY HAS BEEN OPENED IN NORSKE SKOGINDUSTRIER ASA​
* ‍SHARES OF NORSKE SKOGINDUSTRIER ASA WILL BE DELISTED FROM OSLO BØRS FROM 5. FEBRUARY 2018​
* ‍LAST DAY OF LISTING WILL BE 2. FEBRUARY 2018.​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
A person was fatally shot by an off-duty Chicago police officer in the Hermosa neighborhood Monday morning, a police spokesman said.The shooting occurred in the 2500-block of North Lowell Avenue, police said.The male subject was transported to Illinois Masonic Hospital where he was pronounced dead, police said. The off-duty officer was not injured.
VATICAN CITY — Monsignor Hilarion Capucci, who was an archbishop in Jerusalem when Israel convicted him in 1976 of using his diplomatic status to smuggle arms to Palestinian militants in the occupied West Bank, has died. He was 94.
The Vatican on Monday confirmed reports the Capucci had died in Rome, but provided no details, including when.
A native of Aleppo, Syria, the Greek-Melkite priest had a history of activism linked to the Palestinian and other Middle East conflicts.
After he served two years in an Israeli prison for the conviction, he was released due to Vatican intervention and deported.
He was 86 in 2009 when he was aboard an aid ship bound for the Gaza Strip that Israel intercepted.
SCRANTON, Pa. (AP)  A federal judge had dismissed a former inmate's religious freedom lawsuit against a Pennsylvania jail, saying he had no right to a cleric from the specific Muslim sect he preferred.
Gregory Bush sued Lackawanna County in 2014, alleging his religious expression was hampered when he was an inmate in 2012.
The (Scranton) Times-Tribune (http://bit.ly/2rv8fpE) reports that the judge agreed with an attorney for the jail who argued that the jail did offer Muslim services and religious items but that Bush didn't participate because the cleric wasn't affiliated with the Nation of Islam.
Courts have ruled inmates have a right to practice their religious, but that right isn't unlimited and must be balanced against the jail's ability to run safely and efficiently.
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The Health Funders Association (HFA) is hopeful that a new report into the private healthcare sector‚ which will be released on Thursday‚ will serve the best interests of all South Africans.
The Health Market Inquiry (HMI) is a detailed report conducted by the Competition Commission of South Africa. According to the commission‚ it is a general investigation into the state of competition in the industry.
The commission initiated the inquiry because it had reason to believe that there were features of the sector that prevented‚ distorted or restricted competition.
The HFA‚ which represents a collective membership base of 53% of South Africa’s medical scheme principal members‚ was among the organisations that made submissions to the inquiry during January and February this year.
Lerato Mosiah‚ CEO of the association‚ said on Wednesday that they hoped the HMI would recommend interventions that would ensure the industry remained viable in support of universal healthcare for all South Africans.
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FLORENCE, Ala. (roarlions.com) - The University of North Alabama will open the the 2017 regular season ranked No. 6 in the nation after the American Football Coaches Association released its pre-season poll Monday.
The Lions finished the 2016 season ranked No. 2 in the AFCA poll and has now been ranked in the AFCA Top 25 in the last 44 straight polls.
UNA opens its season at home on August 31 against No. 5 ranked Texas A&M-Commerce and will travel to 11th ranked Valdosta State for its second game on September 16.
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About Pembrokeshire Country Cars
Pembrokeshire Country Cars provides door-to-door return transport. Volunteer drivers, using their own cars, take people from their homes to destinations of their choice within a 40-mile radius. Under certain circumstances they can take people to hospital appointments. Passengers are restricted to one journey a week. Bookings must be made at least 48 hours in advance.
Friday a crowd gathered to enjoy a very special ribbon-cutting for the new 'Victim Witness Lounge' at the Richland County Prosecutor's Office. In conjunction with the National Crime Victim's Rights Week the Richland County Prosecutor's Office held the ribbon cutting ceremony the unveil the new room.
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A motorist was taken into custody after a pursuit and brief standoff Monday evening on the 10 Freeway in Pomona.
A call came in to the California Highway Patrol at 7:16 p.m. about a car swerving in and out lanes on the westbound 10 Freeway. A vehicle stop was attempted, and the driver failed to yield, according to CHP Officer Tony Polizzi in the traffic management center.
About 7:30 p.m. the car — a light-colored sedan — came to a stop on the westbound 10 Freeway, just west of the 57 Freeway, in the Pomona area. The driver, wearing a white t-shirt and dark pants, was taken into custody just before 8 p.m. when a group of officers approached the car.
Traffic on the westbound 10 Freeway was diverted to the 57 Freeway, and after a few minutes, all lanes on the 10 Freeway were re-opened, Polizzi said.
Information about the driver and whether that person will face any charges was not immediately available. It also was unknown if alcohol or drugs were a factor in the incident.
Poroshenko agrees with Kuwait's Emir on possibility of getting Kuwaiti visas by Ukrainians in airport
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has noted that during the negotiations with the Emir of Kuwait, he initiated the expansion of cooperation in the sphere of people-to-people contacts, the presidential website said on Sunday.
"We gave instructions so that Ukrainian citizens can obtain visas right in the airport," the Ukrainian president said about the results of the negotiations with the Emir of Kuwait.
He expressed hope that in a few months progress would be demonstrated in this direction.
"I offered to resolve the issue of electronic visas as well, because there is no visa-free regime in Kuwait. I want this issue to be like this for Ukrainian citizens so that they could visit this wonderful country without any obstacles," Petro Poroshenko said.
Viewers were told at the start of the instalment that the "advertised" game would not be aired.
An announcer explained: "In a change from the advertised episode, we're after some Chaser action today."
But fans of the ITV gameshow were left confused when the subtitles for the episode that was pulled were still shown.
Many of those tuning into The Chase were quick to take to social media to point out the glaring error.
Arrests
No arrests or summonses were reported from Feb. 6-12.
Fire calls
2/11 at 6:32 p.m. Chimney fire on Pea Lane.
2/12 at 3:21 p.m. Accident on New Gloucester Road.
EMS
North Yarmouth emergency medical services responded to two calls from Feb. 6-12.
Police investigate homicide in Joliet
Police opened a homicide investigation Saturday after the death of a 21-year-old man in southwest suburban Joliet.
Dasean Clark was pronounced dead at 9:41 p.m. at Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, according to the Will County coroner’s office.
Clark, who lived in Joliet, was the victim of a homicide, but additional details were not provided, the coroner’s office said. The final cause and manner of death will be determined at a later date, pending police, toxicological and autopsy reports.
Joliet police were investigating the homicide.
The latest celebrity to go vegan is singer-song writer Jason Derulo. He revealed the choice in lifestyle change to Men’s Health in an exclusive interview.
“Yeah, so I’m vegan now,” he told the male-focused wellness publication. “I feel lighter. I feel healthier. My eyeballs are super-white.” He added, noting that the change is also affecting him physically.
He also discussed the food he eats as a vegan. He may have an affinity for greens and lentils, but the “Swalla” singer admits that he still craves things that taste like his old eating habits.
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“You really need to have a bunch of greens and ... things you enjoy as well. Spinach is something I could eat consistently ... and mushrooms, and vegetable soup. I love lentils. I love all the different things you can do with jackfruit. And tofu ... [when] I need something that tastes like a chicken nugget or something…”
Luckily, tofu can be delicious — here are 6 great recipes.
The Special Board of Inquiry investigating the allegations of extra-judicial killings by some soldiers in North-East Nigeria has refuted the claims levelled against them by Amnesty International.
The Nigerian Army Chief of Civil/ Military Affairs, Major General Nuhu Angbazo, disclosed this to reporters on Wednesday in Abuja, the nation’s capital.
He said ‎all the soldiers mentioned in the report have been investigated and none of them engaged in any extra-judicial killing or human rights abuse of suspected insurgents.
The board expressed concerns about the position of the Amnesty International which it said has led to the suspension of visas of some senior military officers who defended the Army on the allegations of human rights violation.
The family of a woman who was stabbed and killed in Hillside Park Tuesday night is shocked, horrified and want answers.
CAIRO, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Russia is ready in principle to resume direct passenger flights to Egypt and an agreement is expected to be signed in the near future, Russian President Vladimir Putin said after meeting Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Monday. (Reporting by Maria Tsvetkova and Jack Stubbs; Writing by Polina Nikolskaya; Editing by Andrew Osborn)
Halas Intrigue, non-Mitch edition: Who plays ILB? Who’s the Vikes QB?
In the latest Halas Intrigue, Patrick Finley tackles three questions that, for a change, have nothing to do with Mitch Trubisky:
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A COMMUNITY tree is going to be planted at an Easter fair at the end of this month.
On Friday, March 30, in the park at Sarah Robinson House in Queen Street, Portsea, a tree will be planted along with a community time capsule – as part of Easter celebrations.
At the fair, which is taking place from 1-4pm, there will be a free Easter egg hunt and Easter bonnet parade.
For more information and to book a child’s place for the Easter egg hunt, people can contact the Portsea Events Group by calling 07423 713930.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – Thousands of people searching for work following the abandonment of a nuclear power project in South Carolina are invited to job fairs this week.
Gov. Henry McMaster plans to attend the first “Employ SC” job fair Monday. It will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at The Center for Advanced Technical Studies in Chapin, a town 14 miles from the now-scuttled project at V.C. Summer Nuclear Station.
A second job fair Wednesday is co-hosted by the city of Columbia.
The July 31 decision by SCE&G and state-owned Santee Cooper left about 6,000 people jobless.
McMaster says Employ SC was created to help connect them with available jobs. All state agencies with openings are participating in the job fairs. Participating companies include Duke Energy, Michelin, and Georgia Pacific.
In 1996 Michael Mobbs made the decision to disconnect his house from mains water and sewer. Since then he's had energy and water bills of less than $300 a year and what's even more incredible, he lives only 10 minutes from Sydney's CBD. So how does he do it? Michael shares his story with Clare Bowditch.
OKC police are investigating after a reported homicide Monday night.
According to police, just after 9:45 p.m., officers were called to 1107 Exchange. A male victim was discovered.
At this time, there’s no information on a suspect or what led to the homicide.
Stay with News 9 and News 9.com for more as it becomes available.
Bishop was attended to by trainers after taking a puck to the mask and cutting his head early in the third period of Friday's home game against the Golden Knights, Mike Heika of The Dallas Morning News reports.
The Stars' newcomer between the pipes was replaced by Kari Lehtonen, who promptly gave up a goal to forward James Neal for the first regular-season tally in the history of the Golden Knights franchise. This is a developing situation that's certainly worth monitoring, as Bishop is considered an above-average backstop that plenty of people are depending on in fantasy this season.
Huntsville police are asking help to find a man wanted in connection with a shooting that injured a person last month. Adrian Washington, 23, of Huntsville, is described as a black male, about 5 feet 10 inches.
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A plane made an unscheduled landing today in Tulsa as an unruly passenger created a situation on a flight from Portland to Atlanta.
U.S. Attorney Trent Shores says Federal Air Marshals on the plane successfully deescalated and controlled the situation, and the flight landed in Tulsa without further incident.
The passenger has been taken into custody, and law enforcement officials with the Federal Bureau of Investigation are investigating.
Raise your glass to Pink—because she's made motherhood her coolest role yet.
Since giving birth to her second child, son Jameson Moon Hart, in late December, the Grammy winner has had her hands full raising her little ones. In the months since, Pink has made even the trickiest of moments with a son and daughter look all the more manageable. Some would chalk it up to star power—we chalk it up to mom power.
The notably honest star has been candid with her second child, sharing her photos of the baby with equally entertaining captions. "He thinks what I have to say is really interesting and groundbreaking," she described her most recent shot of Jameson with the 5-month-old baby smiling at her while propped up against some pillows.
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The US dollar on Tuesday, April 24, ended trading at J$125.36 up by 14 cents according to the Bank of Jamaica's daily foreign exchange trading summary.
Meanwhile, the Canadian dollar ended trading at J$101.34 up from J$98.36 while the British pound sterling ended trading at J$176.07 up from J$175.34.
Many beneficiaries will be signing up for Medicare plans later in the fall, but this summer marks a big date in Medicare history -- the 20th anniversary of Medicare Advantage. Cathy Harvey from UnitedHealthcare is here with us to discuss Medicare Advantage and the Open Enrollment period.
For more information about UnitedHealthcare plans, visit UHCMedicarePlans.com or call -800-UHC-6509.
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'Dépaysement' is the sound of being somewhere far, far away from home. It hums with the shock of being suddenly alone - in a place where no one cares who you are or what you’re doing.
It’s Valentine’s Day, and love is in the air- literally! A couple got engaged on a Southwest Airlines flight over Missouri, and the flight attendants and other passengers became willing participants in a celebratory walk down the isle. While they didn’t go ahead and officially tie the knot right there on the plane, they were able to celebrate their decision to do so when the flight attendant started singing them a sweet song to honor their love!
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SARASOTA – Sarasota deputies arrest a 76-year-old man on weapon and DUI charges after they say he threatened another driver with a weapon.
It happened shortly after 1 P.M. Thursday at Tamiami Trail and Stickney Point Road. The 52-year-old victim tells authorities the suspect, Harry Shuback, became angry when she changed lanes in front of him and flashed an obscene gesture.
Deputies say Shuback got out of his car with a firearm and told her, “you better think again before doing something like that.”
Deputies later caught up to him and arrested him.
They say his blood alcohol level with nearly twice the legal limit. He’s charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and DUI.
Achillion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. has been given an average rating of "Buy" by the nine research firms that are currently covering the firm. Four analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and five have assigned a buy rating to the company.
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Mayor Levar M. Stoney has called on Virginia Commonwealth University's L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs to assist with comprehensive performance reviews of all agencies in City Hall. Dr. James M. Burke, the director of Performance Management Group at VCU who specializes in organizational development and improving effectiveness in the workplace, will lead the review, Stoney's office said in a statement.
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Myer chairman Garry Hounsell must have been heartened by the stock price euphoria created by the department store chain having found a new boss but one can only wonder whether the chief executive-elect, John King, is daunted by the Australian latest quarterly inflation numbers released on Tuesday.
In a nutshell, those products that dominate Myer’s floors - clothing and footwear and household goods either remain depressed or continue to fall.
Myer's new CEO John King (left) and executive chairman Garry Hounsell. Photo: Supplied
In other words any attempts to turn around Myer’s fortunes cannot rely on lifting prices.
The other arm of a revival pincer would be to lower prices and push through volume.
For that strategy Myer needs a balance sheet, to invest in discounting, - one that it simply doesn’t have.
Yorkshire Artspace artists from Exchange Place and Persistence works have the solution for gifts with a difference this Christmas.
They are staging a glittering Christmas Pop Up Shop at Exchange Place Studios (near Victoria Quays) from December 9 to 22, 11am to 5.30pm, late opening till 8pm Thursdays December 14 and 21. A preview took place on December 8, at Exchange Place Studios, Exchange Street Sheffield S2 5TR.
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OPINION : The seatbelt sign in an aeroplane has a shelf life. It can only remain on for a certain amount of time and still actually mean something.
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - Charter Communications Inc:
* CHARTER ANNOUNCES FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2017 RESULTS
* Q4 REVENUE ROSE 3.2 PERCENT TO $10.6 BILLION
* IN Q4, TOTAL VIDEO, INTERNET AND VOICE CUSTOMERS INCREASED BY 15,000, 300,000 AND 53,000, RESPECTIVELY
* AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2017, CHARTER HAD 16.5 MILLION RESIDENTIAL VIDEO CUSTOMERS
* IN QUARTER, INTERNET REVENUES GREW 9.8%, COMPARED TO THE YEAR-AGO QUARTER, TO $3.6 BILLION
* Q4 TOTAL RESIDENTIAL & SMB CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS INCREASED 206,000, COMPARED TO 243,000 DURING FOURTH QUARTER OF 2016
* Q4 REVENUE VIEW $10.60 BILLION -- THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S
* NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO CHARTER SHAREHOLDERS TOTALED $9.6 BILLION IN THE FOURTH QUARTER
* CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS - INCREASE IN QTRLY NET INCOME DRIVEN BY NON-CASH GAAP TAX BENEFIT OF $9.3 BILLION FROM A REDUCTION IN THE DEFERRED TAX LIABILITY Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Two women believed to be mother and daughter were found dead Monday evening in their Whittier home, authorities said.
Whittier police officers responded to the 12400 block of Beverly Drive around 8:48 p.m. after receiving a call that a couple was unresponsive. When they arrived, officers found the women — one believed to be in her 70s, the other in her 90s — and attempted to revive them.
Police said they don’t know how the two died.
“There is no indication of any foul play, no injury, nothing we could see that was noticeable that was related to their death,” said Lt. Jay Tatman. “It’s obviously peculiar to us.”
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DETROIT -- Kameron Chatman had 21 points with eight rebounds to lead all five Detroit Mercy starters in double-figure scoring in a 74-60 victory over IUPUI on Friday night.
Chatman, who had four assists and three steals, scored 12 points in the first half when Detroit took a 38-28 lead after shooting 52 percent and leading by as many at 18.
The Titans led the entire game and made 8 of 19 3-point tries. Roschon Prince and Josh McFolley added 14 points with McFolley making four of the Titans' 11 steals. DeShawndre Black scored 13 points and Cole Long 12 with seven assists for the Titans (7-17, 3-8 Horizon).
Jaylen Minnett led the Jaguars (7-15, 4-7), who have lost four straight, with four 3-pointers for his 12 points. IUPUI didn't get closer than seven in the second half.
The victory avenged an 81-66 loss at IUPUI on Jan. 16.
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Thanks for a great 2017 Mummers Parade, Quaker City String Band! Please enjoy these photos and videos from this year's parade and our archive of your past performances. *(Quaker City won the 2017 Mummers Parade with this "Winter Is Coming" theme.)
FILE PHOTO: A labourer works inside a coal yard on the outskirts of Ahmedabad, India April 6, 2017.
REUTERS - Coal India Ltd, the world's largest coal miner, said its first-quarter profit fell 23 percent, missing analysts' estimates.
Profit fell to 23.51 billion rupees ($366.7 million) for the three months ended June 30, from 30.65 billion rupees a year earlier, the state-run company said on Monday. bit.ly/2vBuz4z
Analysts on average had expected the company to post a quarterly profit of 26.62 billion rupees, according to Thomson Reuters data.
Coal production of the Kolkata-based company, which accounts for more than 80 percent of India's output, fell to 118.84 million tonnes in the quarter from 125.67 million tonnes a year earlier.
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BERLIN, Dec 10 (Reuters) - Borussia Dortmund sacked coach Peter Bosz on Sunday following a terrible run of results and replaced him with Peter Stoeger, who was fired by Cologne a week ago.
Dortmund said that Stoeger, and assistant coaches Manfred Schmid and Joerg Heinrich, had signed contracts through to the end of June 2018.
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) Identity theft affects millions of Americans every year and there are ways to protect yourself. AARP is holding a free interactive workshop on the topic of ID theft, fraud and scams.
Fraud Watch Network: “The Con Artists’ Playbook”. An interactive workshop on the psychology behind ID theft, fraud & scams.
April 24th
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The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden announced the death of female pygmy hippopotamus Francesca, 26, on Wednesday, July 4.
Last week, Zoo veterinary staff said they conducted a full exam of Franny after caretakers observed decreased appetite, lethargy and signs of severe abdominal pain. During the exam, they discovered Franny had dental disease with possible bacterial infection and three teeth were removed. She was also treated for colic (severe intestinal inflammation) and IV fluids, antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs were administered.
Despite treatment, Francesca continued to decline displaying signs of severe gastrointestinal disease and blood analysis showed progressive kidney failure, according to Zoo officials. After undergoing several rounds of intensive care treatment to no effect, Francesca passed away Wednesday. The veterinary team will conduct a necropsy (animal autopsy) to determine the exact cause of death.
Aurinia Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:AUPH) is up 4% after hours on robust volume in response to its announcement that it has inked a license agreement with Merck Animal Health granting it global rights to develop and commercialize voclosporin ophthalmic solution (VOS) for the treatment of dogs with dry eye syndrome.
Under the terms of the agreement, Aurinia will receive an upfront payment, milestones and royalties on net sales. Merck Animal will be responsible for all remaining clinical development related to VOS in animal health. Aurinia retains all rights for human uses. Specific financial terms are not disclosed.
2 alleged members of suspected ultra-right group freed
PARIS (AP) — A French judicial official says a man suspected of leading an extreme-right group and an alleged group member have been freed from detention with judicial supervision.
The two were among 10 people handed preliminary charges last week for alleged participation in the group, which aimed to "fight the Islamic peril." The charges include "criminal terrorist conspiracy."
Six of the 10 originally were kept in custody.
The judicial official said the Paris prosecutor's office plans to appeal Tuesday's decision to free the group's reported leader, identified only as Guy S. The official wasn't authorized to discuss the case and couldn't be named.
Police said officers found weapons and potential bomb-making equipment while arresting the men. Authorities said they feared the group planned a violent act, but hadn't determined the targets.
Patrik Laine scored in a shootout and the Jets rallied from a two-goal deficit to beat the Devils 4-3 on Tuesday night at the Prudential Center in Newark in the...
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April 6 China Oil and Gas Group Ltd
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Thousands of Europeans are among Chicago's undocumented
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For undocumented Chicagoans, a knock on the door means catastrophe.
Some Polish immigrants install doorbells because the sound is less threatening, said Grazyna Zajaczkowska, director of immigration services for the Polish American Association. They also won't answer the door unless they already know who's there.
"Every knock on the door for the undocumented is a big deal," she said.
Though President Donald Trump's proposed wall along the Mexican border has become one symbol of the illegal immigration issue, many of Chicago's undocumented residents arrive from overseas. They don't walk; they fly.
And the number of Europeans being deported is rising, and that worries the thousands of undocumented Europeans in Chicago -- about 11,000, according to a 2014 report from the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Guangdong Wens Foodstuff Group Co Ltd
* Says its H1 net profit down 74.95 percent y/y at 1.8 billion yuan ($269.87 million)
Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2hYL4og
Further company coverage: ($1 = 6.6700 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
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Tonight, The Voice live playoffs kick off with Teams Blake Shelton and Alicia Keys.
Each of their five remaining artists will perform tonight, along with a special comeback artist they eliminated earlier this season.
Related: Blake Shelton Crashes Grand Ole Opry for Surprise Performance
“When I had to let [this person] go, I knew I was going to catch some flak for and I did,” Shelton told Carson Daly on 97.1 AMP Radio. “It was one of those times where it’s like, ‘Ah, I don’t really want to look at Twitter, but it’s kind of funny at the same time.’ So, I looked and people were just like, ‘You idiot! I’m never watching the show! You suck! …And so does Carson!'”
“I knew I was bringing this person back and it’s been a lot of fun to watch people freak out,” he added.
Hear the full interview now on 97.1 AMP Radio.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Midday Daily 4' game
DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday afternoon's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Midday Daily 4" game were:
5-4-7-2
(five, four, seven, two)
One on the daily modes of transport is the railways system in India. If it is stopped or is late, then a whole schedule is disrupted.
On Tuesday morning, the local train services on the central railway line came to a halt on Tuesday due to students’ agitation between Matunga and Dadar, Mumbai. The protesters stopped local train services between Matunga and CSMT (Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus) of the Central Line.
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The students are reportedly protesting over jobs in railways. The protesters have alleged that they have cleared all examination but did not get job. Police has also reached the spot. Further details are awaited.
Here is the official tweet by the Railways:
Due to some agitation between Matunga and Dadar, rail traffic affected between Matunga and CSMT… — Central Railway (@Central_Railway) March 20, 2018
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Two weeks after Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico, only a fraction of residents have electricity. The rest are facing a months-long wait for power. Now, a number of companies are looking to solar power, not just as a disaster response, but as way to power the island long term. The idea is to use several mini-grids around the island, instead of one big, fragile one. Generate Capital is one investor in this work, and its co-founder Jigar Shah joined us to talk about his work in Puerto Rico.
DUBAI, March 19 (Reuters) - Qatar Petroleum has chosen Japan’s Chiyoda Corp for front-end engineering and design of the onshore facilities of the North Field expansion, the state-owned energy giant said in a statement on Monday.
Qatar lifted a moratorium on gas development from the North Field, the world’s biggest natural gas field, in April last year.
Qatar Petroleum said the facilities will produce an additional 23 million tons per annum (mtpa) of LNG, which will raise Qatar’s production from 77 to 100 mtpa. (Reporting by Hadeel Al Sayegh; Editing by Saeed Azhar)
After Seamus threatens Kevin, Holt devises an elaborate plan to hide him in a safe house, with Jake as his guard.
Singer and actress Narsha was recently accused of Photoshopping several Instagram photos, because how the telephone pole looked in the background.
Below are the photos in question. The telephone on the left is bent, and the implication is that the photo has been edited to change her appearance. Some photo processing tools, such as ones that make faces smaller or bodies longer, inadvertently alter the background.
As Koreaboo reports, SBS television program Night of TV Entertainment had an expert examine the photo.
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“If the photo was edited, the horizontal and vertical lines should have moved together. The windowsill or the lines along the wall should have been bent as well. The eaves too. But they’re not bent at all,” the expert said (via Koreaboo).
Then, there’s the fact that the actual telephone pole is curved.
Narsha took the accusations in good stride, saying that meant the photo was pretty.
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One of the contestants may look familiar to Nick Viall, the new Bachelor, on tonight’s premiere – they had a one night stand before meeting again on the season 21 debut!
Elizabeth “Liz” Sandoz is the contestant in question, and she spoke about their rendezvous in this new clip.
“Before tonight I actually met Nick at Jade [Roper] and Tanner [Tolbert]‘s wedding,” Liz said. Jade and Tanner are former Bachelor in Paradise contestants who married in September.
“And there definitely was a connection and chemistry there and we had sex,” Liz said of their night together. “It was just a fun night.”
“I’m definitely nervous and I’m curious to see if he kind of figures who I am and remembers what happened that night,” Liz added.
So…does Nick remember Liz and their one night stand? Watch below!
The average value for the Canadian dollar on Monday was 76.46 cents US, up 0.05 of a cent from Friday.
The U.S. dollar was at C$1.3079, down 0.09 of a cent.
Pound sterling was at C$1.8371, up 1.34 cents, and US$1.4046, up 1.12 cents.
The Euro was at C$1.6124, up 0.41 of a cent.
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Sat. Feb 3, 7:00 pm Art-In (1444 E. Washington Ave.) Hip Hop Benefit Concert! Featuring: John Denver aka The Profit, HANKS, Dequadray, Rambunxious, TG, Tha Catalyst, Willie Wright, and Evaridae. 100% of proceeds going to the Free The 350 Bail Fund.
ROGERS (KFSM) — Rogers police are looking for a man they suspect of breaking into a vehicle last weekend.
The break-in happened in the 1700 block of West Cottonwood Street in south Rogers. The video shows a male trying the doors of two vehicles. He finds one unlocked and enters it, taking items from inside.
Rogers police is asking anyone with information about the person’s identity to call Detective Villar at the Rogers Police Department at (479) 636-4141. Police are also reminding people to keep their doors locked on their vehicles.
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece's culture ministry has rejected a request by Italian luxury brand Gucci to use the ancient Acropolis for a fashion event this summer.
Culture Minister Lydia Koniordou told state television a panel of ministry experts turned down the request late Tuesday, adding she was in "total agreement."
The Acropolis is listed as a World Heritage Site by the United Nations cultural organization, Unesco.
Koniordou said: "We have a duty to defend the importance of (the Acropolis) ... a global symbol of democracy and freedom."
Requests for commercial use of ancient monuments in Greece are rarely approved.
American singer Jennifer Lopez was granted access to the Acropolis for a 2008 photo shoot. The site also featured in the 2014 film "The Two Faces of January" starring Viggo Mortensen and Kirsten Dunst.
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What’s a “smoosh face”? It’s a term of endearment that pug owners apply to their dogs.
And those pug owners will be getting together at One of a Kind Pet Rescue in Akron for the 2nd annual Akron Pug Fest. There will be food trucks, vendors (including a tattoo studio offering pug temporary tattoos), an artist offering portraits of your pug, a DJ playing “pug rock,” raffles, a pug costume contest and a best-named pug contest pugs.
If you don’t have a pug yet, the Ohio Pug Rescue will be there with information on how to adopt one. The event also raises money for Ohio Pug Rescue and One of a Kind Pet Rescue.
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April 24 (Reuters) - ConvergeOne Holdings Inc:
* CONVERGEONE HOLDINGS INC FILES FOR OFFERING OF UP TO 23.5 MILLION SHARES OF COMMON STOCK AND 263,750 WARRANTS TO PURCHASE COMMON STOCK - SEC FILING Source text for Eikon: (bit.ly/2HYDvXU) Further company coverage:
Beware the rockets' RED glare. The Americans returns for an all new season March 7 on FX.
Outdoor concert series with Green Velvet, Shiba San, Detlef B2B Latmun, Sydney Blu, Jonathan Rosa and others. Gates 1 pm. Doors 1 pm. Festival passes $159.99-$179.99; single tickets $39.99-$59.99. ticketweb.ca, facebook.com/events/324925221377588
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And then I say more…
The first two people are from June, 2016; the last one from September, 2016. I am not sure why the earlier people are so intense about things, but the last guy – he’s fastened on to his card by a staple, and maybe that’s the source of the trouble.
Dawson did not attempt a field goal, but he connected on all three extra points in Sunday's loss to the Seahawks.
Dawson's season fizzled out in the final weeks of the season, failing to attempt a field goal in the team's final three games. He is not to blame for the lack of opportunities as San Francisco's offense ranked near the bottom of the league. The 41-year-old proved he can still get the job done, hitting 18-of-21 field goal attempts, only missing from 40-plus yards. Despite his advanced age, Dawson will have suitors in the free agent market -- assuming he is not ready call it a career -- given the glaring inconsistency of today's kickers.
The Harmony Club of Homestead will present its annual Lance-Weems Scholarship Luncheon, May 5, at the Westwood Golf Club, 825 Commonwealth Avenue, West Mifflin, from noon to 3 p.m. This year’s theme is, “The Harmony Club celebrates the Great American Songbook.” Scholarships will be awarded, similar to the one given to Lauren Harris, in the above photo, in 2015. Pictured with her is Elayne Arrington, and Harris’ mother, Madeline Harris.
The African American Music Institute Boys Choir and Youth Jazz Ensemble will perform, along with jazz vocalist Fred Pugh, choreographer Ryan Mitchell, and the Rev. Deryck Tines as host.
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LONDON — Three more England cricketers were punished Friday for off-field misbehaviour, a week after Ben Stokes and Alex Hales were suspended from national-team duty following an incident on a night out.
Jonny Bairstow, Jake Ball and Liam Plunkett each accepted a written warning and were handed an undisclosed fine, the England and Wales Cricket Board said, following an investigation into their "unprofessional conduct" during the recent ODI series against the West Indies.
The investigation was unrelated to that involving Stokes and Hales, who have been suspended on full pay and are the subject of a separate disciplinary hearing.
Stokes was arrested after video footage purportedly showed England's test vice-captain throwing punches in a street fight. Hales was out with Stokes that night and both are under investigation.
LONDON, July 4 (Reuters) - The case of two people whose possible poisoning is being investigated by counter-terrorism police is being treated with the "utmost seriousness", a spokesman for Prime Minister Theresa May said on Wednesday.
The British government's emergency response committee had met over the incident in Wiltshire, southwest England, and ministers were being regularly updated.
"This is an incident which understandably is being treated with the utmost seriousness," the spokesman said. "Ministers and the prime minister are being kept regularly updated and there was a meeting this morning of officials to receive updates on the facts and the situation on the ground."
The pair were found in critical condition from suspected exposure to an unknown substance near the English city of Salisbury where a former Russian spy was poisoned in March.
(Reporting By William James. Writing by Andrew MacAskill; editing by Stephen Addison)
The identity of the suspect is unknown. However one piece of information the police do know is that the robber is pretty tall and has the nerve to display a firearm for emphasis.
Sioux Falls Police Public Information Officer Sam Clemens described a burglary at the Tuesday media briefing. It happened around 10:30 PM in the 2900 block of S. Western Avenue.
“A man heard a knock at his door and saw somebody outside. When he opened up the door, there was a guy with a handgun. He pointed the gun at the victim, then went inside the victim’s house. The suspect went through a closet and took some cash.”
No injuries were reported from the incident and the victim that he didn’t know the suspect. Meanwhile, the suspect is described as a white man 6 foot 5 inches tall and about 185 pounds. The suspect was wearing a black sweatshirt and gray pants, but did not wear a mask to disguise his face.
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Bailey (pectoral) is nearing a return from a torn pectoral muscle, Pete Sweeney of the Chiefs' official site reports.
Bailey played in just five games due to his torn muscle, but he may be able to return at some point during offseason workouts. He'll figure to be a backup along the defensive line when healthy in 2017.
WWE SmackDown Live superstar Rusev has been named the most underrated wrestler of 2017 by the 'Wrestling Observer'. The most underrated wrestler award is given to a wrestler who doesn’t get a reward despite putting in all the effort and has immense support of WWE fans.
The award, in place since 2002, was won by Cesaro for five consecutive years from 2013 to 2017. He also holds the record for getting the award on maximum occasions.
This year Rusev did not face any competition for the title and was the unanimous winner.
On the second position in the list is New Japan Pro-Wrestling star Stone Pitbull Tomohiro Ishii.
Other names on the list include RAW wrestler Finn Blair, Sami Zayn from SmackDown and Cesaro.
CRAIG — The 2018 Audit and Cost reports will be presented to the Memorial Regional Health Board of Trustees when it meets at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 22, in the boardroom of The Memorial Hospital.
The board is expected to convene an executive session to review matters of negotiation, pursuant to C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4)(e), and review personnel matters, pursuant to C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4)(f).
The board will meet for dinner at 5 p.m. prior to convening its regular monthly meeting, where other items on the agenda include:
• Consideration of items on the consent agenda for approval.
• Consideration of a resolution to accept a master equipment contract with Tetra Financial
• Reports from CFO and CEO
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PARKLAND, Fla. (AP) - Authorities: Brother of teen charged in Florida school shooting has been arrested for trespassing at the same school.
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) _ The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services has responded to the American Civil Liberties Union of Nebraska’s public-records request on its execution team’s training as the state moves toward its first execution in years.
The Lincoln Journal Star reports that the department’s records show the execution team trained on five dates for a total of more than 10 hours since January 2017.
Prisons spokeswoman Dawn-Renee Smith says the department is in compliance with the training protocol.
Attorney General Doug Peterson asked the state Supreme Court last week to speed up its consideration of an execution warrant for Carey Dean Moore. Peterson also requested to set Moore’s execution date for July 10.
ACLU Legal Director Amy Miller says the training documents don’t give adequate assurance that the execution will be conducted smoothly.
More evacuations have been ordered on Hawaii's Big Island due to lava from the Kilauea Volcano. Officials say the hottest and fastest-moving lava spread across new areas on Wednesday. (May 31) AP
Stepping Stones’ ninth annual Open Your Heart dinner took in a record $100,000-plus for programs for children and adults with disabilities.
The capacity crowd feasted on filet mignon and mahi mahi at the valentine-themed event at Eddie Merlot’s Restaurant in Montgomery.
Presenting sponsor was spa Inc.
Stepping Stones board member Jim Shanahan invited guests to purchase camperships that provide financial aid for children at Stepping Stones’ summer camps. Pledges were marked by red balloons, which quickly filled the dining rooms.
Executive director Chris Adams and board president John Mongelluzzo surprised event chair Mary McGraw with a tribute to her Open Your Heart leadership. McGraw’s committee chairs were Patti Zesch and Angelia Hutchison.
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Yazici, 20, burst onto the scene in Turkey following the injury to Mehmet Ekici last season and went onto score six goals and provide 10 assists in 22 Super Lig games.
He has since become a prized asset for Trabzonspor and has apparently been dubbed ‘the new Mesut Ozil’ by fans.
And his talents have not gone unnoticed with Turkish outlet Fanatik claiming Arsenal are interested in securing his signature.
It is said the Gunners have tabled a £14.4m bid (€16m) for the Turkey international.
Listen evenings to Tony Redz all week for your chance to win a pair of tickets to see Lil Yachty on August 23 at Echostage.
But that’s not all… Winners also get special meet and greet passes to a pre-show pizza and video game party!
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PanARMENIAN.Net - The Syrian Arab Army has fully linked up its two fronts in Aleppo and Idlib provinces after capturing two final towns north of the Abu Duhur military airport, Al-Masdar News reports.
Military-affiliated sources said on Friday, February 2 that troops of the Syrian army’s elite Tiger Forces Division seized the towns of Ziyart Samaan and Tal Mamou in southwest Aleppo province.
The latest advance has seen the elite formation meet up with Syrian Army Republican Guard units at the nearby town of Kafr Haddad (itself being captured in recent days) and thus merge what was once technically two separate operations by two different battle-groups into a single front.
Moreover, the seizure of Ziyart Samaan and Tal Mamou brings the total number of towns and villages reclaimed by pro-government forces in the area of the Idlib-Aleppo provincial border to almost 30 since they re-started offensive operations with the support of heavy aerial bombardment by Syrian and Russian warplanes three days ago.
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Belle and the Bohemian is the side project of Copper Box musicians, Danny & Michelle Jerabek. Featuring an eclectic mix of American Folk selections, Belle & The Bohemian brings the same sensibilities and charm to the stage that Copper Box audiences enjoy. Belle & The Bohemian make their DCA debut and will kick-off the 2017 Fireside Coffeehouse Series.
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April 28Mynet Inc
* Says its group company MNG will operate a mobile game named yumecast owned by SEGA Games Co., Ltd.
* Says MNG will get earnings of the game and SEGA Games Co., Ltd. is the game publisher
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Remember wipeout sections in surf videos? Those glorious few minutes when our surf heroes would show that they are mortal after all, and that even the best in the business find themselves on the receiving end of some merciless aquatic punishment? Yeah, those were the days. Turns out, Maui’s freakishly high-flying, hard-charging Albee Layer also gets nostalgic for the classic wipeout reel, and above he offers just over two minutes for slips, falls, dives, near-makes and massive misses. The aptly titled “Maximum Effort” reminds us that behind every monumental inversion stopped by Layer and his peers, there are plenty of crashes and burns. Press play and enjoy the havoc.
I am in total agreement with Tony Sottile's letter regarding Patrick Brown ('Patrick Brown the real victim,' Feb. 2). May I add one more comment?
I certainly have no idea whether Brown is guilty or innocent. Having said that, we live in a free and democratic society. I have seen the worst people --rapists, pedophiles, serial killers, etc. -- get their day in court and their right to a fair trial.
However, Brown has been crucified in the media, without proof. We don't even know the victims, as the accusers are hiding their faces. Even Justin Trudeau has come out swinging at Brown, obviously to appeal to the women voters.
At the risk of being compared to a third world country, may I suggest we get all the facts before we throw Brown to the wolves?
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Selena Gomez plays three characters in her new, 1970s-set “Bad Liar” video. Throughout the video, directed by Lemonheads co-founder Jesse Peretz, a teenager watches in shock as her mom begins a fling
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The Chicago Blackhawks, to the surprise of nearly everyone, are down 0-2 in their first-round Stanley Cup playoffs series against the Nashville Predators after losing the first two games at home.
Now, the ‘Hawks must win Monday night in Game 3 in Nashville to avoid falling into an 0-3 hole and having their season pushed to the brink of elimination.
Here’s how to watch Blackhawks vs. Predators online.
When: Monday, April 17, a 9:30 p.m. ET
Live Stream: NBC Sports Live Extra
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Family travel can be especially stressful during the holidays, but experts are on Megyn Kelly TODAY to ease the process. Mark Ellwood of Conde Nast Traveler has advice on booking; lifestyle expert Erika Katz shares packing tips, and Nacia Walsh from Parenting on the Fly podcast brings great ideas on how to keep restless little ones occupied.
LONDON - Ravi Ashwin and Cheteshwar Pujara will play English county cricket this year ahead of India's tour next summer, India's chairman of selectors MSK Prasad said Monday. Spinner Ashwin, who has not previously played in England, has been cleared by the BCCI to play for Worcestershire while batsman Pujara is expected to return to Nottinghamshire. "Pujara and Ashwin will be playing county cricket. Ashwin is part of other formats too, so it is a blessing in disguise for both of them because we will have a full-fledged tour of five Tests in England next year," Prasad said.
We frequently receive phone calls from readers with suggestions of things they would like to see us photograph. Calls notifying us about pretty flowers, cool birds and extra-large vegetables are common.
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COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Danish police say divers have found the decapitated head, legs and clothes of a Swedish journalist, who was killed after going on a trip with an inventor on his submarine.
Copenhagen police investigator Jens Moeller Jensen said Saturday that the body parts were found Friday in plastic bags with a knife and “heavy metal pieces” to make them sink near where her naked headless torso was found in August.
Inventor Peter Madsen, who is in pre-trial detention, has said Wall died after being accidentally hit by a heavy hatch in the submarine. But police have said 15 stab wounds were found on the torso found at sea off Copenhagen on Aug. 21. Her arms are still missing.
Wall’s cause of death hasn’t yet been established yet.
Looking for the best Sunday brunch & Jazz in Denver? Today for Sunday Brunch October 22nd 10-2pm, La Cour, French Restaurant & Jazz Club, Alicia Baker & Alex Heffron.
Alicia Baker, has been performing on the accordion professionally for many years with International accordion championship titles under her belt. Her musical versatility is astounding, performing styles that range from standard jazz and Parisienne cafe, to pop and techno. Alicia’s real uniqueness comes from her classically trained accordion technique in combination with her classically trained voice.
Alex Heffron is a young guitarist working on becoming fluent in the language of Jazz. He started from a young age working with many great jazz educators.
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Wildwood Crest is expected to have a doubleheader of concerts at Centennial Park this weekend. A U2 tribute band will play on Friday night, while “Don’t Call Me Francis” will play Saturday night. The U2 concert was rained out earlier this summer…the current forecast calls for another chance of rain on Friday.
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Austin has had 3 package explosions this month, and a fourth blast that could involve a trip wire may be connected as well.Here is a timeline of when these terrifying events occurred:6:55 a.m.Anthony Stephan House found a package that was left overnight on his doorstep. The package detonated, causing serious injuries. He was hospitalized and later died.6:44 a.m.A package found outside an Austin home exploded when it was brought inside. A 17-year-old boy was killed and a 40-year-old woman was badly wounded but expected to live.11:50 a.m.A similar package exploded at a residence across town, injuring a 75-year-old woman.8:32 p.m.Austin police responded to a reported explosion on Dawn Song Drive. Two men in their 20s were taken to a hospital with serous injuries.9:31 p.m.Residents are advised to stay inside their homes while police comb the area."Do not touch any packages or anything that looks like a package. Do not even go near it," Austin Police Chief Brian Manley cautioned residents.
Several vehicles collided in dense fog on Interstate 15 in Cajon Pass, about 60 miles east of Los Angeles, triggering more than a dozen injuries late Wednesday morning, according to reports.
California Department of Transportation district spokeswoman Terri Kasinga says the number of vehicles in the pileup may hit 20.
The San Bernardino County Fire Department tweeted that two patients were transported immediately and 15 others had minor injuries.
Numerous drivers and vehicle occupants declined treatment.
San Bernardino County officials reported “extremely low” visibility in the area because of fog, according to Fox 11. Southern California is experiencing a deep intrusion of marine air that has brought low clouds, fog and rain.
The pass runs between the San Bernardino and San Gabriel Mountains and rises to an elevation of nearly 3,800 feet.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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The US embassy in Cuba has barred Americans from staying at a pair of tourist hotels in Havana, saying that some of the mystery sonic attacks targeting US diplomats took place at the popular hotspots.
The embassy said in a statement that people must stay away from Hotel Nacional and Hotel Capri, effective immediately.
The State Department said a week ago that the attacks have occurred in diplomatic facilities and hotels, but did not specify which ones.
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said then that US tourists should avoid the island altogether.
The department also issued a formal travel warning, and said it was pulling more than half of its diplomatic staff from the island nation and would not issue visas in Cuba until further notice.
The embassy said those affected experienced dizziness, fatigue, headache and other symptoms, and urged anyone experiencing such symptoms should see a doctor.
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Sporting Lisbon are determined not to lose highly-rated winger Gelson Martins and are demanding €100m to sell him.
Martins has been linked with Arsenal and Liverpool this summer, and the wide-man is firmly on the radar of a number of Europe's biggest clubs.
Sporting Lisbon are aware that Martins is being actively tracked by a number of teams and do not want to lose the winger, believing he has much developing left to do and is set for the very top.
According to Portuguese sports daily A Bola, the Lisbon side have let it be known they will only sell Martins for €100m and not a cent less.
At present the winger's release clause amount is €60m, but it was claimed earlier this summer that if Sporting Lisbon make a one-off payment of €1.5m then they can increase it to €40m.
The Yankees were up a run in the ninth and two outs from cutting the Red Sox's lead in the division to 3 ½ games before closer Aroldis Chapman blew the game and left his club a season-high 5 ½ games back.
The Yankees and Red Sox will meet again next weekend in Boston, but they first will play the Mets in four Subway Series games, Monday and Tuesday nights at Yankee Stadium and then Wednesday and Thursday nights at Citi Field.
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Wright's American Gymnastics, parking lot 332 N. Bluff Road, Greenwood: A woman reported at 6:15 p.m. Friday that someone busted out a window on her vehicle and stole her purse. Melissa Jo Little, 36, 887 E. Main St., Room 116, Greenwood; arrested on a charge of driving while suspended with a previous conviction; released on $250 bond.
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Mt. Juliet Police confirmed that one officer was injured while apprehending two suspects following a car chase early Saturday morning.
The incident began just after midnight, when a witness saw two male suspects attempting to burglarize the Don Pancho Mexican Restaurant off Pleasant Grove Road. An officer responded to the scene and witnessed the two men attempting to break-in, and the suspects fled in a stolen truck to I-40 West.
The truck eventually struck a minivan at the intersection of Nolensville Road and Thompson Lane. Both suspects—each with individual criminal records full of felonies—were apprehended on scene.
Two people in the minivan were taken to the hospital with minor injuries. A Mt. Juliet police officer also sustained minor injuries during the apprehension.
Police believe that the two suspects are also the men behind two recent Mexican restaurant burglaries across Mt. Juliet.
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QUEBEC — Two small, left-leaning Quebec sovereigntist political parties have voted to join forces ahead of next year’s provincial election.
The members of Option Nationale voted today by a strong margin to approve the merger with Quebec Solidaire.
The two parties reached an agreement in October but the deal had to be endorsed by both memberships before it is made official.
Option nationale was formed in 2011 by former Parti Quebecois member Jean-Martin Aussant after he felt the PQ was dragging its feet on the sovereignty question.
Quebec Solidaire voted in favour of the merger last week.
Quebec solidaire holds three seats in the 125-member Quebec legislature, while Option nationale holds none.
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Volunteers are needed to help count bald eagles as part of the annual winter count in or near the San Bernardino and San Jacinto mountains. Counts are held concurrently at Lake Arrowhead and Big Bear and Silverwood lakes, as well as Lake Perris and Lake Hemet.
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Disgraced film producer Harvey Weinstein has been indicted on first- and third-degree rape charges, as well as one criminal sex act charge, involving two New York women.
The announcement came from Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance on Wednesday, just hours after the producer’s attorney said that Weinstein would not be testifying in front of a Manhattan grand jury because his legal team did not have enough time prepare, and because indictment was “inevitable.”
“This indictment brings the defendant another step closer to accountability for the crimes of violence with which he is now charged,” Vance said in a statement.
Weinstein, who has been accused of sexually abusive behavior and rape by dozens of women, turned himself in to the New York Police Department on rape and other charges on May 25.
Preliminary information indicates a Portland police officer chased a vehicle at Denning Ford Road when the vehicle crashed.
At some point after the crash, which remained under investigation by Tennessee Bureau of Investigation agents, the officer shot the suspect, who was later identified as Matthew Warren, 25. Warren was taken to a Nashville hospital, where he remained Friday morning.
TBI agents are investigating the shooting at the request of 18th District Attorney Ray Whitley.
Over the weekend, Ajay Kumar, the Secretary of the Indian Ministry of Electronics and IT said, "We are supportive of Apple's proposal ," even though a final decision is pending. Beyond devices, Apple Pay will also tie in well with India's move gradually shifting to a less cash economy.
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Malaysian police says a unidentified North Korean man died en route to hospital from a... Jerry Sandusky's adult son is in jail, awaiting a preliminary hearing scheduled for next week on child sexual abuse charges. Jerry Sandusky's adult son is in jail, awaiting a preliminary hearing scheduled for next week on child sexual abuse charges.
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Spokesman of the Nigeria police force, Jimoh Moshood, reacting to the killings of of seven officers in Abuja said it is a pointer as to why the Special Anti Robbery Sqaud unit of the Nigerian police can not be scraped. Mr Moshood said this on Tuesday while speaking with reporters in Abuja.
According to the police spokesman, a lot is being done to ensure that culprits are brought to justice as no stone will be left un-turned. He added that “The killing of the policemen goes a long way to prove that the call for the disbandment of the SARS is not justified.”
Nigerians have continued to asked that the body be scraped for good following a lot of bad experience many have suffered in their(SARS) hands. The protest to #EndSARS has been long coming and many Nigerians hope that authorities will hear their clamour and bring and to these daily injustice.
Neysa Tonks, a single mother of three, was killed during an attack on the Las Vegas Strip. CNN's Sara Sidners speaks with her family.
Five years later after being first incarcerated, Shanghai’s Bishop Ma is still under house arrest. Ordinations are happening without him.
Four priests were ordained in Shanghai Diocese last week.
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Tonight's WWE RAW will take place from the Schottenstein Center in Columbus, Ohio with the fallout from last week's "Superstar Shakeup" episode.
No word yet on matches for tonight but WWE Universal Champion Brock Lesnar is not advertised.
WWE is focusing on the following points for tonight's show:
* Is Braun Strowman unstoppable?
* Has Elias Samson "drifted" to Raw?
* Is Nia Jax in line for a Raw Women's Title opportunity?
* Which Raw newcomers will "shake up" Team Red the most?
* Will Seth Rollins and Samoa Joe settle their unfinished business?
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BUCHAREST, Romania — Romanian police say they are investigating the “suspicious” death of a well-known journalist who was found dead in his home near the Romanian capital.
Police spokesman Ciprian Romanescu said late Monday that Andrei Gheorghe had died in suspicious circumstances 12 hours earlier.
His body was found in the bathroom of his home in Voluntari, a suburb just north of Bucharest.
The 56-year-old Gheorghe made his career as a radio and television journalist after dictator Nicolae Ceausescu was overthrown in the 1989 anti-communist revolution. He was known for his acerbic comments about current events and politicians.
Police said they received a call Monday evening about his death and are investigating the case. They declined further comment.
The Hines family gathered for Christmas at the home of Alma B. Hines and the late Albess B. Hines. This group began when Alma (an only child) married Albess (one of four children) many years ago. Children, spouses, and grands include: Sheryl, Tyrone, Sonya, Barry, Ron, Elaine (not pictured); grands, Ronald, Pedro, Courtni, Shevi, Barrett, Ronald B., Malik (deceased), Maya, Trina, India, Fitzgerald (grand to be); great grands: LaRon, Ayana, Nia, Zaria, and Sydnee. Can you identify them all?
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Plans for whiskey distillery moving ahead in West Virginia
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Some developers are hoping to have a whiskey distillery in production in West Virginia by this fall.
A conditional use permit has been approved for The Bullock Distillery in Charleston. Tighe and John Bullock are planning to open the facility in one of the former Staats Hospital buildings.
Chief Operating Officer Tighe Bullock told The Charleston Gazette-Mail the company plans to move slowly, starting with a quality West Virginia whiskey. Bullock said they would like to use locally sourced ingredients, including West Virginia corn and spring water.
Another permit to open a micro-distillery was approved in March for Charleston. Bullock said if that distillery begins operating, they would like to have a whiskey tour similar to Kentucky's Bourbon Trail.
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LOS ANGELES — Three-division world champion Vasyl Lomachenko has undergone surgery to fix a torn labrum in his right shoulder.
The two-time Olympic gold medallist from Ukraine hopes to return to the ring later this year, according to a statement Wednesday from his promoter.
Lomachenko (11-1, 9 KOs) had arthroscopic surgery at the Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute in Los Angeles by orthopedic surgeon Neal ElAttrache.
Lomachenko says he hurt his shoulder during the second round of his 10th-round stoppage victory over Jorge Linares in New York on May 12 to defend his WBA lightweight title.
BOSTON (AP) - Harvard University is teaming up with Google to reduce the use of harmful chemicals in building products and materials.
Organizers say the initiative announced Wednesday targets chemicals used in consumer products like furniture and carpets that science has shown have potential negative health effects.
The goal is to create a set of tools using the latest research to inform decisions by large institutions, purchasers and manufacturers with the hope of increasing demand for healthier alternatives. Organizers said there are more than 80,000 chemicals in use, some associated with long-term health and environmental problems.
The collaboration is an initiative of the Center for Climate, Health, and the Global Environment launched Wednesday at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
The center is led by former Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Gina McCarthy.
YEREVAN, APRIL 17, ARMENPRESS. The National Security Council of Turkey will convene a session on April 17 to discuss extending the state of emergency in the country, Vice Prime Minister of the country Nurettin Canikli told A Haber.
“The issue of extending the state of emergency will be discussed in the National Security Council”, he said.
The Vice PM ruled out the possibility of holding early election after the referendum, saying no such issue is included in the council’s agenda.
A state of emergency was declared in Turkey following the July 15 2016 military coup attempt. The 90-day state of emergency was extended two times by the National Security Council, once on October 11, and again on January 3.
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Ramon Oladimeji The police have arraigned eight persons before the Federal High Court in Benin, Edo State, for allegedly damaging electricity cables. The cables were reportedly owned by the Benin City Distribution Company and were located in the Ariofolo Aremie Oko and the Okhoro areas of Benin. The defendants were arraigned in two sets. The […]
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Singer John Legend says he and his wife and supermodel Chrissy Teigen have arguments like any other couple.
Legend, who has one-year-old daughter Luna with Teigen, says they fight about punctuality and overuse of electronic devices, reports femalefirst.co.uk.
“Chrissy and I bicker about the normal things like, ‘When will you be home from work?’ I also look at my phone too much… Twitter, Instagram, texting. She occasionally tells me off for that,” Teigen told Cosmopolitan magazine.
However, he stated that one area that doesn’t spark arguments between them is when they are cooking.
“Chrissy and I cook to relax. I’m very good at making fried chicken, macaroni cheese, omelettes and pancakes… Then we just hang out and watch TV. Netflix and chill, as they say,” he said.
Bowie County Commissioners agreed Monday to plans for the Amtrak station in downtown Texarkana, Texas, to build a metal fence for passenger security. Bowie County Judge James Carlow told commissioners at their monthly meeting that the fence will be constructed in two separate portions - one will be 8 to 10 feet tall and about 70 to 100 feet long while the other, which will be near the county's correctional center jail property, will be the same height but 25 feet long.
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There's a new rodeo in town. Christine's saddling up for a new business venture when the all-new season of Baskets premieres 1/23 on FX.
Bembry (abdomen) will not play Tuesday against the Jazz, KL Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.
Tuesday will mark the eleventh straight absence for Bembry, who continues to deal with an abdominal strain. There hasn't been any indication on the severity of the strain, so he should be considered day-to-day at this point. His next opportunity to return would be Thursday against the Kings.
Maine again breaks record for low unemployment
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Maine labor officials say the state set another record for lowest unemployment rate in March.
The unemployment rate dropped to 2.7 percent in March, a drop of a little more than half a percentage point from March 2017. The Maine Department of Labor says that's the lowest it has been since the current methodology was adopted in 1976.
The labor department says the last time the unemployment rate could have been this low was in 1957. The total number of unemployed people in the state last month was also at its lowest point since 1969. The labor force that year was less than two-thirds the size it is today.
The state said Maine's unemployment rate was the lowest in more than four decades in February, when it was 2.9 percent.
DURHAM, N.C. – A group of anti-white supremacy protesters tore down a Confederate monument Monday during a rally outside a North Carolina courthouse.
Amid chants of “No KKK, no fascist USA,” the group used a ladder and rope to pull down the monument. Several protestors then kicked and spit on the twisted statue as the crowd cheered, according to WNCN.
The protest was organized in response to the white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia over the weekend. Organizers of the Durham gathering told WNCN their goal was to “smash white supremacy.”
#Durham protesters continue their march downtown in an effort to "smash white supremacy" #Charlottesville pic.twitter.com/MKHjS3HrDT — Derrick Lewis (@DerrickQLewis) August 14, 2017
It’s not the first time that the monument, which depicts a Confederate soldier with the words “In memory of the boys who wore the gray,” has been vandalized since it was erected in 1924.
In July 2015, someone spray painted “Black Lives Matter” on the base of the monument.
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BEIJING (AP) — China’s civil aviation authority says it has fined Dubai-based airline Emirates and barred it from adding new routes in China over the next six months after two of its flights were cited for unsafe operations.
The Civil Aviation Administration of China said in a statement Wednesday that the flights occurred on April 17 and May 18 over the city of Urumqi in China’s western Xinjiang region.
It said in the first instance an Emirates plane flew at the wrong height, and in the second a plane temporarily lost contact with air traffic control.
It has imposed a fine of 29,000 RMB ($4,300) on the Middle East’s largest airline.
Emirates didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.
Scottish electro-rap-metallers Neshiima are premiering their new video for Here Forever exclusively with Metal Hammer.
The song is taken from the band’s upcoming Purple EP, and features a guest performance from Forever Never’s Renny Carroll.
“The lyrics to Here Forever inspire the feeling of becoming someone else’s pillar of strength when everything else seems to have fallen apart,” says Neshiima vocalist Liam Hesslewood. “The ongoing enjoyment of seeing people succeed against all odds.”
“It’s most definitely raising the middle finger to those who would deny you the strength to carry on to succeed in spite of depression, anxiety and misplaced loyalties.”
Neshiima’s new EP Purple is out March 23. You can download Here Forever from iTunes now.
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CALGARY - WestJet Airlines Ltd. says it's experiencing a computer system outage that is expected to cause delays in its operations.
The airline recommends travellers arrive early at the airport and check their flight status ahead of time.
Travellers have reported on Twitter that there are long lines and kiosks off-line at some airports, as well as issues with booking on the company's website.
The incident comes after the airline said last October computer problems caused delays for dozens of flights.
BAXTER COUNTY, AR - A man who tried to drive away, then run away from deputies is spending the beginning of 2017 in jail. Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery says Jason Chorba of Mountain Home was arrested New Years Day after a suspicious person complaint.
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KENNEWICK, WA - A man is in the Benton County Jail after allegedly assaulting his girlfriend. Police responded to the 200 Block of South Rainier Place for reports of a domestic assault around 9:00 Tuesday night.
Police say 51-year-old Bert Morgan allegedly climbed on top of the victim while she was sleeping, stuffed a rag in her mouth and held a knife to her neck when she resisted and tried screaming for help. Morgan ran away before police got on scene.
Around 3:00 Wednesday morning, officers found Morgan's car behind a house and confirmed with the owner he was inside. Morgan refused to come out, so KPD got a warrant and arrested him without incident.
Morgan was booked in the Benton County Jail on charges of Felony Harassment and Assault 2nd Degree Domestic Violence.
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Minister of Housing and Infrastructure Development Ronald Chitotela says K236.9 million was collected in road toll fees from January to May 2017. And Mr Chitotela has told Parliament in a ministerial statement that country now has five operational inland toll stations. He says about 141 direct and permanent jobs have been created under the national tolling programme have been created for the young people.
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A man has died following a serious two-car crash in the North-east.
Police Scotland, Scottish Fire and Rescue and the Scottish Ambulance Service were called to the scene of the collision on the B999, Pettymuick to Pitmedden Bridge road
The road is currently closed and police have asked drivers to avoid the area if possible.
KUALA LUMPUR May 3 A deal by a former unit of troubled state fund 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) to sell its stake in a property development project to a consortium including China's state-owned China Railway Engineering Corporation (CREC) has lapsed.
TRX City Sdn Berhad, a former 1MDB unit which was transferred to Malaysia's finance ministry, said in a statement that the 2015 deal to sell 60 percent of the issued and paid-up capital of Bandar Malaysia Sdn Bhd lapsed because the buyers "failed to meet the payment obligations".
"As a result, the share sale agreement between the parties stands null and void with immediate effect, the statement said.
TRX City’s sole shareholder, the Ministry of Finance, will now be retaining 100 percent ownership of the site, it said.
The company will now immediately invite expressions of interest for the role of master developer of Bandar Malaysia. (Reporting by Praveen Menon and Liz Lee; Editing by Muralikumar Anantharaman)
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MANHATTAN, NY (WSPA) — Police report one person is in custody after an explosion at a port authority station near Times Square.
A source tells CBS News there was an explosion in a subway tunnel during an attempted suicide bombing. According to police, there are no injuries other than the suspect.
The New York City Police Department tweeted that lines were being evacuated shortly before 8 a.m. Monday.
Update regarding explosion at 42nd St and 8th Ave, in subway: One male suspect is in custody. No injuries other than suspect at this time. Avoid the area. Subways bypassing #PortAuthority and Times Square Stations. Info is preliminary. pic.twitter.com/bEAdjq8mYc — NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) December 11, 2017
Working inside Downing Street as part of the prime minister’s team is, of course, a great privilege.
But, as I said recently in parliament, although it is a burden I would never have wanted to carry, it has been the honour of my professional life to continue work in Jo Cox’s name as co-chair of the Loneliness Commission she established before her death.
The Commission will issue its report on Friday and the government has promised a full response to our recommendations. We will be calling on ministers to take action, but loneliness is an issue none of us can shirk.
It has reached the scale of being a social epidemic and we must all play our parts in ensuring that Britain, in Jo’s words, is no longer ‘a country where thousands of people are living lonely lives forgotten by the rest of us.
I’ve learned a lot working alongside my Labour colleague and friend, Rachel Reeves, on the Commission....
FRANKLIN, Va. (WAVY) — Burglars have really taken to one particular Franklin home in recent years, but this time they’ve been caught on camera.
Police say the same home on Edwards Street has been the target of multiple burglaries since 2015.
The most recent theft happened on Friday around 7 p.m., when three suspects came through a door in what appear to be matching hooded jackets.
Photos and video of the incident were posted to the victim’s Facebook page.
The homeowner says the thieves were inside for less than three minutes, but got away with a safe that held cash. He says that the same group tried to steal the safe back in October, but only got away with three firearms.
Ander Herrera accuses Nicolas Otamendi of fouling him at Old Trafford yesterday
Manchester United suffered a 2-1 defeat to rivals Manchester City yesterday, all but ending their hopes of winning the Premier League title.
Manager Jose Mourinho was furious with the result and was particularly upset about the decision not to award Herrera a penalty in the second half.
With United trailing, the Spanish midfielder appeared to dive over the outstretched leg of City defender Nicolas Otamendi.
Herrera then got up and accused the Argentinian of fouling him, demanding action from referee Michael Oliver.
Olivier chose to book Herrera for simulation, enraging the Manchester United players and their manager.
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Dennis Edwards, who performed as lead singer for the Motown group the Temptations, has died at aged 74.
He died in Chicago, his family told CBS News. They did not disclose the cause of death.
Edwards joined the Temptations in 1968 and had a number of hits including two Grammy award-winning songs, Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone and Cloud Nine.
He pursued a solo career in the 1980s, and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1989.
Edwards, who would have turned 75 on Saturday, had solo hits such as Don’t Look Any Further and Coolin’ Out.
Fans have paid their respects on social media, and civil rights activist Jesse Jackson described Edwards as “so talented”.
The Temptations was one of the leading male vocal groups of the 1960s and early 1970s, and helped define the signature Motown sound.
The group went through various line-ups and tackled a wide range of musical styles.
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Justin Bieber doesn’t have any romantic plans for Valentine’s Day this year.
The 22-year-old entertainer took to his Instagram stories to let fans know he doesn’t have a Valentine this year.
“I got no food, I got no job, our pet’s heads are falling off and I got no Valentine!” he said, partially quoting a scene from Dumb and Dumber.
In a second vid, Justin sadly added, “All I ever wanted was a Valentine. Now I don’t even have a Valentine!”
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How Playerunknown's Battlegrounds Will Evolve On Consoles - E3 2017
Playerunknown's Battlegrounds is coming to consoles, so we had creative director Brendan Greene and ID@Xbox director Chris Charla come to our E3 2017 stage to talk to us about the battle royale game's evolution on consoles.
If Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 1 didn't go your way, don't panic, there's more than enough time to silence your smug, Ahmed Hegazi-picking mates.
Now isn't the time to make wholesale changes, but if you're desperate for a fresh transfer already, there are plenty of stellar options available.
Manchester United look like a strong proposition in attack and defence while Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal all conceded three to throw shade on their backlines.
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Cubs manager Joe Maddon updates the injuries of Ben Zobrist and Kyle Hendricks ahead of a game against the Mets on Wednesday, June 14, 2017. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune)
US President Donald Trump has condemned the KKK, neo-Nazis and white supremacists, calling them, “criminals and thugs.”
The attack was on Charlottesville protesters where one person has been reported dead, leaving nineteen others injured.
Two days after blaming "all sides" for violence in #Charlottesville, Pres. Trump says KKK, Neo-Nazis and White Supremacists are “repugnant” pic.twitter.com/20QgYaLzVc — CNN (@CNN) August 14, 2017
Poroshenko Declares Another UAH 1 Million In Interest Income From Deposits With International Investment Bank
President Petro Poroshenko has declared over UAH 1 million in interest income from deposits with International Investment Bank.
This is said in substantial changes for 2018 posted in the State Register of Declarations of Persons Authorized to Fulfill Functions of the State or Local-Self Government, Ukrainian News Agency reports.
On July 2, he declared a total of UAH 1,068,457 in interest income: UAH 559,459, UAH 298,378 and twice UAH 105,310 from the deposits within International Investment Bank.
In the year to date, Poroshenko has declared about UAH 7 million in interest income from the deposits in the bank.
As Ukrainian News Agency earlier reported, in 2017, Poroshenko declared UAH 15.8 million in interest income from deposits in International Investment Bank.
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – The University of South Carolina says it closed a classroom building after a student killed herself inside.
University President Harris Pastides said in a statement that the woman was a doctoral student and her body was found in Gambrell Hall. He did not release any other details.
Gambrell Hall is open again and our hearts are heavy. Here’s the full update from President @HarrisPastides: https://t.co/x1SkPLD0Ph pic.twitter.com/fYhaFzJ1Kk — U of South Carolina (@UofSC) October 6, 2017
The Richland County Coroner’s Office has not released the student’s name or how she died.
The school closed Gambrell Hall during the investigation Friday morning and cancelled all the day’s classes.
Gambrell Hall houses the university’s history department.
DETROIT — Jose Iglesias' two-run single keyed a Detroit's five-run sixth as the Tigers took advantage of Shohei Ohtani's departure following the second rain delay to beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-1 Wednesday night.
Ohtani, starting for the first time since May 20th, allowed one run ond three hits in five innings. He walked three and struck out five while throwing 83 pitches.
Tigers starter Mike Fiers was also knocked out by the second rain delay in the top of the sixth, allowing one run and seven hits in 5 2/3 innings.
The Tigers quickly took the lead in the bottom of the sixth, loading the bases against Cam Bedrosian (1-1) on a single, a walk and a hit by pitch. Greyson Greiner struck out, but Iglesias lined a two-run single to centre to put Detroit ahead 3-1. Dixon Machado grounded to short, but Andrelton Simmons' throw to the plate was too late to get JaCoby Jones.
Jhon Cuthbertson of BIC Alliance with Paul McInish and Antonio Hawk Enjoying the United Association Seminar in New Orleans
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Roberta Barrington, 76, of Severance, passed away on June 29, 2018, at Pathways Hospice in Loveland. A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, July 7, 2018, at The First United Methodist Church, 503 Walnut St., Windsor, followed by a reception at the G5 Brewpub, 1018 Mahogany Way, Severance. Online condolences and obituary may be found at http://www.marksfuneralservice.com.
Monday's local scores
HS Baseball
Aquinas 1, Central 4...Van Egtern 2 RBI's. Central 3-0 MVC
Brookwood 10, Bangor 0
Kickapoo 8, La Farge 2
Winona 7, Holmen 6
Logan 0, Onalaska 1
Wauzeka-Steuben 0, De Soto 7
Fillmore Central/Lanes. 18, Mabel-Canton 3
Cotter 4, Caledonia 5
Tomah 7, Sparta 3
HS Softball\
Wauzeka-Steuben 0, De Soto 5
Luther 13, Logan 5
North Crawford 4, Seneca 24
Brookwood 5, Bangor 6
College Softball
UW-Oshkosh 0, UW-La Crosse 5
UW-Oshkosh 1, UW-La Crosse 4...K. Klein with 25th career save for UW-L. That sets a new NCAA Div. III record.
An Afghan military spokesman says elite commando units have freed dozens of prisoners held by the Taliban, including women and children, in an early morning operation in southern Helmand province.
The spokesman, Abdul Qadeir Bahadorzai, says Thursday's operation took place in the district of Kajaki and freed 103 people held in two prisons there run by the Taliban. He says four Taliban fighters were killed in the gunbattle.
Bahadorzai says five women and two children were among the freed captives, most of whom were civilians.
Meanwhile, also in Helmand, a district governor says a suicide car bomber wounded six people, including three policemen, on Thursday morning.
Mohammad Salim Roodi says the attack took place in Girishk district when the police tried to stop a suspicious vehicle outside the governor's compound.
Two plus-sized models asked to be Photoshopped thinner, not because they wanted to look skinnier, but because they wanted to show how easy it is for the media to manipulate photos to create completely fake, unrealistic images.
Callie Thorpe and Diana Sirokai both posted the same two photos to Instagram. In the first picture, they look much thinner than they normally do. The top part of the caption reads, "Swipe for reality."
When you click to the next picture, what you see is the actual photo of the two women, pre-Photoshop.
Both Thorpe and Sirokai posted the two pictures, pre- and post-Photoshop, on Instagram, with similar longer captions. In hers, Thorpe wrote:
Media caption President Recep Tayyip Erdogan: "Decision made by the Turkish public is a historic moment" Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has narrowly won a referendum to expand presidential powers, which could keep him in office until 2029. With 99.45% of ballots counted, the "Yes" campaign had won 51. bbc 3:53:00 AM CEST
Marvin Bagley III on Duke’s first loss: ‘It sucks’
Duke freshman forward Marvin Bagley III talks about Duke’s first loss of the season and what went wrong for the Blue Devils.
The Wilmington Housing Partnership, Wilmington Neighborhood Conservancy Land Bank and the City of Wilmington demolish a series of nuisance and abandoned properties in the area of 8th and Bennett Streets on the Eastside of Wilmington. Suchat Pederson/The News Journal
One person was killed when a small plane went down on Long Island on Wednesday afternoon.
The plane, thought to be a skytyper involved in last weekend's canceled airshow, crashed and burst into flames on a residential street in Melville about 2 p.m., according to authorities.
No one else was injured, but authorities had to battle flames left in the crash's wake.
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The Rhinelander High School varsity girls soccer team scored both of its goals in the second half Thursday to win its Great Northern Conference matchup at Northland Pines, 2-1.
The victory improved the Hodags’ season record to 2-0 in the GNC and 2-2 overall going into their first home game of the season at 5 p.m. Monday against non-conference foe Wausau East at the RHS varsity soccer field.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Andon Health Co Ltd :
* Sees to swing to net loss at 165 million yuan to 185 million yuan in FY 2017 versus net profit at 14.5 million yuan year ago
* Says exchange loss as main reason for the forecast
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/GXQCU3
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
House Minority Whip Steny H. Hoyer (D-Md.) speaks during a news conference at the Capitol in February 2017. (Michael Robinson Chavez/The Washington Post)
Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, the House minority whip, has been hospitalized with pneumonia, an aide said Wednesday.
Hoyer (D-Md.), 79, was admitted to George Washington University Hospital on Tuesday and “is being treated with antibiotics and resting,” Katie Grant, his spokeswoman, said in a statement.
The congressman “is expected to make a full recovery quickly,” she said.
Hoyer, who was elected to the House in 1981, represents Maryland’s 5th District, which includes a sprawling swath southeast of the District.
In this Nov. 9, 2016, file photo, Marcus Ruiz Evans, center, vice president of The Yes California Independence Campaign, talks to about California succeeding from the United States and becoming its own nation in Sacramento, Calif. Ruiz Evan's said Monday, April 17, 2017, that he notified officials that he intends to withdraw the California Nationhood ballot measure.
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Beijing: The Chinese Commerce Ministry on Monday announced a complete ban on coal, iron, lead and seafood imports from North Korea.
The ban, to come into force on Tuesday and in accordance with the sanctions approved by the UN Security Council on August 5, excludes imports authorized before that date and which will be allowed to enter Chinese territory until September 5.
It also excludes imports originating in third countries but supplied via North Korea's port of Rason with approval from the UN Security Council.
China, a permanent member of the Council with the power of veto, voted in favour of Resolution 2371, which imposes sanctions against North Korea.
On Saturday, Chinese President Xi Jinping had asked his US counterpart, Donald Trump, to exercise restraint to prevent a further escalation of tensions in the Korean peninsula after the recent flurry of threats between Washington and Pyongyang.
Only through cooperation, solidarity and respect to the international law and the international treaties as the Lausanne Treaty, we can live peacefully in the region of the Balkans, stated Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras after the end of the 2nd quadrilateral summit between Greece, Bulgaria, Romania and Serbia that is held in Belgrade.
“We have a new institution that is important for the common course of our countries and the Balkans’ common prospect” Tsipras noted.
The Greek prime minister said that the cooperation of the four countries and the Bulgarian presidency is an opportunity to promote the common ideas and beliefs and to promote the ‘Thessaloniki agenda’ of 2003 on the future of the Balkans.
Tsipras referred to the need, in the next period, “to be more and more at the same table, the four of us and each one with its neighbour” adding “either easy or difficult, we are neighours, we must take the fates of our countries into own our hands”.
Source: thegreekobserver.com
MARK LILLIE has returned to iHEARTRADIO FARMINGTON, NM, as PD and afternoon host at Top 40 KAZX (STAR 102.9/107.7) and Adult Hits KKFG (KOOL 104.5). LILLIE previously did nights at MBC GRAND BROADCASTING Country KMOZ (92.3 THE MOOSE)/GRAND JUNCTION, CO.
“I’m very excited about my new adventure and thank iHEARTRADIO SVP/Programming DAVE SCHAEFER for believing in me and bringing me on board,” LILLIE said.
While President Trump is not the most likable character, the wholesale adoration of James Comey and his motives for leaking protected information to the New York Times in order to force the appointment of a special prosecutor is beyond the pale.
Despite his boy scout looks and assurances, Mr. Comey (and many others) got hoodwinked by Russian trolls, proudly leaked information he assured the President of the United States he wouldn't and still can't understand why he got fired. This is not A Higher Loyalty.
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The United Nations Staff Union says 32 people working for the world body were killed in the line of duty in 2016, including 26 peacekeepers.
The union's security committee said Tuesday that in the past five years almost 240 U.N. personnel have died in deliberate attacks.
Last year's death toll was lower than in 2015, when at least 51 U.N. and associated personnel were killed in the line of duty, the highest number ever recorded by the committee.
For the third year in a row, the committee said, the greatest loss of life in 2016 was in Mali, where at least 23 U.N. personnel were killed by ambushes, landmines and bombings.
The committee called on Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to mobilize resources to ensure the safety of U.N. personnel.
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From the folks that bring you the Troubadour Concert Series comes Concerts at The Caste, held at The Kentucky Castle off Versailles Road.
Multi-Grammy winner, member of Alison Krauss and Union Station, founding member of 2x IBMA Entertainer of the Year with Earls of Leicester JERRY DOUGLAS will come to the Castle for a solo dobro concert.
Laura Geller is adding makeup artist Ashlee Glazer to her brand.
Glazer will serve as the global artistic director for Laura Geller’s namesake makeup label, which turned 20 this year. In her role — a first for the brand — Glazer will serve as a backup host on QVC, which is Laura Geller’s biggest retail partner. She’ll also assist in product development, train field staff on looks to create with new products and will work closely with the marketing team.
The Youngstown City Schools CEO, Krish Mohip, announced the district will begin a process to look for two new high school principals for Chaney and East high schools.
Mohip says the district needs principals who know urban education inside and out but wants input from the community for who they want for a principal.
“It's not just about what I'm looking for in a principal. It's what the community is looking for from the principal, what are teachers looking for, what are students looking for, what are parents looking for and then really go build that leadership profile and then go find that person,” said Mohip.
Mohip says he wants to keep the community involved in this search with focus groups to build a profile of exactly what the community wants to see in these new principals.
Once that profile is set the district will begin looking at local candidates but also looking nationwide to attract new principals to Youngstown.
Yep, it’s true! Applebee’s is now offering $1 margaritas, known as “Dollaritas.”
The best part is that they’re available ALL DAY, everyday for the entire month of October at participating locations.
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WASHINGTON | A senior House Republican briefed by the FBI on its Russia probe is disputing President Donald Trump’s allegation that the agency spied on his 2016 campaign for political purposes.
Rep. Trey Gowdy told “CBS This Morning” and Fox News there is no evidence of FBI misconduct or that the agency planted a “spy” in Trump’s campaign. His statements appeared to contradict the president, who has said the FBI planted a “spy for political reasons and to help Crooked Hillary win.”
Gowdy told Fox on Tuesday that after receiving classified briefing on the subject “I am even more convinced that the FBI did exactly what my fellow citizens would want them to do” in acting on information.
Lawmakers demanded the briefing following reports that a government informant approached Trump campaign officials.
Strong trade winds will bump up surf along east shores on Friday.
The National Weather Service has issued a High Surf Advisory until 6 p.m.
Forecasters say surf along east shores will reach 5 to 8 feet.
Expect strong breaking waves, shore break and strong longshore and rip currents that will make swimming difficult and dangerous.
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China is the source of the majority of trade in bitcoin and the devaluation of the yuan and fears over capital controls have contributed to the recent spike in the digital currency.
... overall, bitcoin experts said that the market is growing in terms of volumes and those participating, creating a "network effect" that will see the price rise further.
Calhoun County authorities say no injuries have been reported at Honeywell in Oxford after heavy rains caused two roof collapses this afternoon.
Calhoun County Sheriff Matthew Wade said crews are currently on the scene at the facility off Cliff Garrett Drive.
Capt. L.G. Owens of Oxford Police said initial reports were that two partial roof collapses had trapped 200 people inside the building, creating a "mass casualty event." But officials quickly learned on the scene that those reports were inaccurate.
"Thank God that's not apparently the case," Wade said.
Currently, all employees are accounted for, according to Oxford Police Chief Bill Partridge.
After a two year break from releasing music, Hiphop artist Jabulani Tsambo known as HHP is back with a vegeance. The legend was on MetroFM's FreshBreakfast promoting his latest single 'Kea Jelwa' and he also dropped some bars.
Host, DJ Fresh dropped a Gqom beat, and no one was ready for it!
His catchy Setswana rhymes won the hearts of many social media users, who were elated that the rapper was making a comeback.
That HHP freestyle. I'm still singing it "nka o fa". Jabba you are the best. Metro FM you made my morning 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽 #FreshBreakfast — Lisa Shiba (@Lisa_S1) February 2, 2018
ALBANY, N.Y. >> These New York lotteries were drawn Sunday:
Numbers Midday
0-3-4, Lucky Sum: 7
(zero, three, four; Lucky Sum: seven)
Win 4 Midday
1-6-0-8, Lucky Sum: 15
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(one, six, zero, eight; Lucky Sum: fifteen)
Numbers Evening
4-1-7, Lucky Sum: 12
(four, one, seven; Lucky Sum: twelve)
Win 4 Evening
3-3-9-8, Lucky Sum: 23
(three, three, nine, eight; Lucky Sum: twenty-three)
Take 5
03-14-22-24-38
(three, fourteen, twenty-two, twenty-four, thirty-eight)
Pick 10
01-03-23-24-28-29-30-32-34-37-46-47-56-58-59-62-63-64-73-78
(one, three, twenty-three, twenty-four, twenty-eight, twenty-nine, thirty, thirty-two, thirty-four, thirty-seven, forty-six, forty-seven, fifty-six, fifty-eight, fifty-nine, sixty-two, sixty-three, sixty-four, seventy-three, seventy-eight)
Mega Millions
Estimated jackpot: $37 million
Powerball
Estimated jackpot: $80 million
PORTLAND, Maine — The second Zumwalt-class stealth destroyer built at Maine's Bath Iron Works has passed its sea test.
A statement from Naval Sea Systems Command says the future USS Michael Monsoor successfully completed its acceptance trials Thursday.
The Portland Press Herald reports the statement says onboard systems such as navigation, damage control, mechanical, combat, communication and propulsion met or exceeded specifications.
The 610-foot-long Monsoor headed out to sea for the first time in December. Its first sea trials were cut short because of equipment failures.
The Monsoor is the second in a class of three futuristic-looking ships that feature electric-drive propulsion, new radar and sonar, powerful guns and missiles and a stealthy shape.
The cost of the three Zumwalt-class destroyers is estimated at $22 billion, the most expensive Navy destroyers ever built.
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - Shinyoung HappyTomorrow No.2 Special Purpose Acquisition Co :
* Says change of CEO to Park Won Hui from Park Geun Yong, effective Feb. 2
Source text in Korean: goo.gl/ZePfYk
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
GUWAHATI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday will inaugurate the Global Investors' Summit 'Advantage Assam' here.
The two-day event, starting today, will showcase the state's manufacturing opportunities and geostrategic advantages to foreign and domestic investors.
The Summit has been organised by the Assam Government, in association with the industry body the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), aiming to position the state as India’s Expressway to Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries.
There are number of focus sectors, identified by the state, which include agriculture and food processing, organic farming, bamboo, handloom, textile and handicrafts, inland water transport, river front development and logistics. (ANI)
BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts gas prices are up by a penny this week, but drivers can expect prices to fall this holiday season.
AAA Northeast found in its weekly survey released Monday that the price of self-serve, regular is averaging $2.49 per gallon.
The average price is three cents above the national average of $2.46. It’s 32 cents higher than the price in Massachusetts was a year ago at this time— $2.17 per gallon.
AAA says gas prices are expected to drop as supply strengthens and the demand for gasoline weakens throughout the winter.
AAA found self-serve, regular gasoline selling for as low as $2.31 per gallon and as high as $2.79 in Massachusetts.
U.S. Investors Just Gave Up on the Bull Market
Call it retail investor capitulation.
The net share of Americans who expect U.S. stocks to rise over the next year fell below zero for the first time since November 2016 -- the month of Donald Trump’s shock election -- according to the Conference Board’s April survey. That means that more people think the market will go down than up over a 12-month horizon.
It’s also the largest negative three-month swing since August 2011, which followed the debt-ceiling drama that sparked a downgrade of the U.S. credit rating.
Neil Dutta, head of U.S. economics at Renaissance Macro Research, flagged the retreat as a contrarian indicator for investors.
“No bulls here,” he said. “It’s OK to buy stocks.”
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is now looking into a sexual misconduct incident at Fort Valley State. This incident involves a former campus police officer and a female student.
The student’s lawyer, Teresa Diponzio, filed a complaint of sexual assault with the Peach County Sheriff’s Office on Monday.
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A university official confirmed that the officer was fired after the complaint was made.
According to the report, the incident happened in January. This comes just one week after Alpha Kappa Alpha reported to us that they are investigating claims of sexual misconduct at Fort Valley State.
Peach County Sheriff Terry Deese says when the report was filed, the case was handed over to the GBI and the Peach County Sheriff’s Office has not made any arrests related to the case at this time.
Suh: "I Want To Continue To Play At A High Level"
Dolphins guard Jermon Bushrod met with the media after the team's second practice of minicamp. hear what Ndamukong thinks of the defense as well as how he will train during the team's off time before training camp.
Currently turning over in excess of A 3.2 million, Willbox, whose headquarters is at Manor House Avenue, hires out more than 2,200 units at any given time. These are used for a wide range of domestic and commercial uses, and include a premium range of storage containers, specifically designed for self storage site operators, site accommodation, offshore, flat pack and ISO tanks.
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MIAMI (WFLA) – CarePlus Health Plans is notifying customers after a privacy breach that occurred on Jan. 17.
The breach occurred due to a series of programming and printing errors, resulting in Explanation of Benefits letters being mailed to the incorrect CarePlus member.
The EOBs impacted with the errors were mailed out on Jan. 9 and Jan. 16. Roughly 11,200 members’ information as sent to another member.
Personal financial information and Social Security numbers were not contained in the letters.
The information disclosed included:
Member name
CarePlus identification number and plan name
Date(s) of service(s)
Provider of service
Services provided
CarePlus has no information that any data has been inappropriately used.
Anyone who notices any changes in their EOB statement, SmartSummary or medical records that are unfamiliar to them, or customers who have any questions, should contact CarePlus at 1-800-794-5907, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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While the situation at the foster home continues to worsen, Andy works with his foster daughter to help her get past her agoraphobia.
Transcript for Moment of silence held for bridge collapse victims as first lawsuit filed
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BEIJING, April 5 China said on Wednesday it saw no link between North Korea's latest missile launch and an upcoming meeting between President Xi Jinping and his U.S. counterpart, Donald Trump.
Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying made the comments at a regular press briefing, after North Korea test-fired a ballistic missile into the sea off its east coast just a day before the U.S.-China presidential summit.
China also urged all relevant parties to practise restraint and to refrain from escalating the situation, Hua said, when asked about the launch.
(Reporting by Michael Martina; Writing by Philip Wen)
'I am not a killer' – Phiyega fights to clear her name
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Johannesburg – Former police commissioner Riah Phiyega has vowed to clear her name in the shooting that left 34 Marikana miners dead during the Lonmin wage dispute in 2012. "[I am] branded as the cause of the killing which I am not – I am not a killer.
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March 28 Autolite India Ltd
* Says approved conversion of 600,000 warrants into equity shares at premium inr 8 per share
* Says approved continuation of office of managing director by mahipal gupta on attaining age of 70 years on september 13, 2017 Source text: bit.ly/2ncEYxy Further company coverage:
SEOUL: A delayed joint military exercise between South Korea and the US will be cut short by a month, a Seoul defence ministry spokesman said Tuesday (Mar 20), as the diplomatic thaw with North Korea intensifies.
"The Foal Eagle exercises will be held for a month in April due to a delay caused by the Olympics and as each military has its own schedule," the spokesman told AFP.
Last year the drills were conducted for two months through March to April. This year's exercises were delayed to avoid clashing with the Pyeongchang Winter Games in the South last month.
University of Michigan funds efforts to curb Detroit poverty
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — The University of Michigan and the city of Detroit are working on a joint effort to boost economic mobility and break the cycle of poverty in the city.
The school says Monday that under a four-year agreement it will provide up to $500,000 in resources a year to support partnerships that pair university experts with city leaders. Part of the funding will create a new position of assistant director of economic mobility.
It is part of Poverty Solutions , the Ann Arbor school's initiative dedicated to the prevention and alleviation of poverty.
Those involved say top priorities include removing barriers to employment for city residents, including transportation; leveraging university resources to enhance Detroit initiatives; and providing research and analysis to build on existing programs and pilot new ones.
Feb 2 (Reuters) -
* CHINA IS DRAFTING A PROPOSAL TO ALLOW GAMBLING ON HAINAN ISLAND - BLOOMBERG, CITING SOURCES‍​ Source text : bloom.bg/2nu6qKu
An air ambulance has landed in Chiswick and police are also on the scene following reports of an emergency incident.
The helicopter is reported to have landed on Acton Green Common shortly after 2pm on Wednesday (July 4).
Police officers and a police van were also seen in the area following reports of an incident in Esmond Road, Chiswick.
Esmond Road is a small residential street which goes from Acton Green Common to Bedfont Road.
The incident was initially reported as taking place in Acton, but it has since been confirmed by both the Met Police and London Ambulance Service as actually taking place in Chiswick.
Met Police and London Ambulance Service have both been contacted for comment.
We will be bringing you all the latest updates and information from this incident below:
Snapshot of the Insurance-Tech (InsurTech) ecosystem in South East Asia, specifically in Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and Philippines. We included actionable info about Startups, Insurers, Re-Insurers, Brokers and Investors.
Americafirst Capital Management LLC bought a new position in Diageo plc during the first quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The fund bought 18,296 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $2,115,000.
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April 20 CITYCON OYJ:
* GOOD START TO THE YEAR - EPRA EARNINGS GROWTH FUELED BY SWEDEN AND NORWAY
* Q1 NET RENTAL INCOME EUR 56.6 MILLION (REUTERS POLL: EUR 56.8 MILLION)
* Q1 DIRECT OPERATING PROFIT EUR 50.3 MILLION (REUTERS POLL: EUR 49.3 MILLION)
* FORECASTS 2017 DIRECT OPERATING PROFIT TO CHANGE BY EUR -7 TO 12 MILLION
* EXPECTS 2017 EPRA EARNINGS TO CHANGE BY EUR -13 TO 5 MILLION FROM PREVIOUS YEAR
* EXPECTS 2017 EPRA EPS (BASIC) TO BE EUR 0.155-0.175 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
May 3 United Breweries Ltd
* United Breweries clarifies on news item regarding Heineken's proposal to lenders to buy Mallya's pledged shares in united breweries
* Says not aware of any development on proposal between Heineken and banks/lenders to buy-out Mallya's pledged shares Source text - (bit.ly/2qxlfLX) Further company coverage:
India’s first railways disaster management centre to come up near Bengaluru
NEW DELHI: Trains falling into rivers and coaches catching fire will be common sights in the country’s first ‘railways disaster management village’ expected to come up on the outskirts of Bengaluru by December next year.
A senior official of the railways ministry said “overaged rolling stock” will be used to replicate train accidents so that real time rescue operations could be carried out to improve such efforts. “It will be just like the mock drills carried out by security personnel. It will be as real as it can get,” he said.
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March 19 (Reuters) - China Life Insurance Co Ltd :
* Says its Tianjin branch completed acquisition of housing property for 1.91 billion yuan
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/Jmk1sB
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
Sheriff's Department vehicles at the scene of a fatal shooting early Wednesday on Lilibet Avenue in the Rosemont area of east Sacramento County. Sacramento County Sheriff's Department
TOKYO (Reuters) – Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike does not expect her new conservative party to pick a candidate for prime minister during the campaign for the Oct. 22 election, leaving the door open to eventually backing a lawmaker from Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s party.
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A 26-year-old man died after he was hit by a car in San Diego, authorities said Sunday. The accident happened at 9:22 p.m. at Aldine Drive and Fairmont Avenue, said San Diego police Officer Robert Heims.
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Several people who hung a banner calling for abolishing Immigration and Customs Enforcement from the Statue of Liberty's pedestal on the Fourth of July have been arrested, and authorities say a person is scaling the statue's base.
National Park Service spokesman Jerry Willis says the climber was at the base beneath the statue's foot Wednesday afternoon. Willis says police are atop the base, advising the climber to go down.
It's unclear whether the climb is related to the earlier banner demonstration.
Willis says at least six people were taken into custody then. He says federal regulations prohibit hanging banners from the monument.
The banner said "Abolish I.C.E.," referring to part of the Department of Homeland Security. ICE officers arrest and deport immigrants who are in the United States illegally, among other duties.
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Speech to Text for Owen Valley beats South Vermillion
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finals on their home floor.. they're taking on south vermillion.. right from the tip.. owen valley in control.. that's payton cattorini who takes it an lays it in for an early patriot lead.. south vermillion tries to respond.. initial shot doesn't go.. but jenna myers is there as the clean up crew.. but this one was all owen valley.. patriots get the steal and push it ahead to cattorini for another lay-in.. the patriots live up to their sectional expectations.. owen valley ends the postseason run for south vermillion.. wildcats fall 59-38. 1-a, number two vincennes rivet taking on
The drumbeat for federal regulations to prevent a thicket of state rules on self-driving cars gained volume Tuesday as auto companies beseeched Congress to step in to halt the growing patchwork of laws. Automakers beseech Congress: Self-driving car laws needed The drumbeat for federal regulations to prevent a thicket of state rules on self-driving cars gained volume Tuesday as auto companies beseeched Congress to step in to halt the growing patchwork of laws.
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CAIRO, April 24 (Reuters) - Three Chinese tourists were killed on Tuesday and eight others were injured in a road accident in Alexandria, Egypt's second city, a government statement said.
Two of those injured were in critical condition, the statement said.
Tourism was one of Egypt's main sources of income but fewer visitors have come since a 2011 uprising. A plane crash in 2015 led to a further drop in tourist numbers. In recent months, more have come due in part to renewed political stability. (Reporting by Mohamed Abdellah Writing by Arwa Gaballa Editing by Matthew Mpoke Bigg)
April 12 KazMunaiGas Exploration and Production (KMG EP) says:
* Based on 2016 results the board has recommended a dividend per ordinary and preferred share at 289 tenge; the company paid no dividend from 2015 profit;
* Board of directors has approved an increase in capital expenditure for 2017 to 133 billion tenge ($427 million), 12 percent above previous guidance. Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting by Olzhas Auyezov)
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Poppy has released her brand-new debut album Poppy.Computer!
The album comes from the 16-year-old singer and social media star’s own I’m Poppy Records as well as Diplo‘s record label Mad Decent.
Poppy – also known as That Poppy (her real name is Moriah Rose Pereira) – recently took home the award for Breakthrough Artist at the 2017 Streamy Awards.
Her YouTube channel, launched in 2014, already has hundreds of millions of views.
Poppy will kick off her first-ever tour on October 19 in Vancouver, Canada. (Buy tickets here.)
Listen to Poppy.Computer below! You can also download it on iTunes.
Special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation of Russian interference in the 2016 election has widened, The Washington Post reported, citing officials.
The probe now seeks to determine whether President Donald Trump attempted to obstruct justice, officials told the Post.
A spokesman for Trump's lawyer told NBC: "The FBI leak of information regarding the President is outrageous, inexcusable and illegal."
People familiar with the matter told the Post that the obstruction of justice probe started in the wake of Trump's firing of former FBI Director James Comey.
Mueller's team will interview Dan Coats, director of national intelligence, Mike Rogers, head of the National Security Agency, and Richard Ledgett, former deputy director of the NSA, the Post reported, citing five people briefed on the interview requests.
McAvoy (chest) will return to the lineup for Saturday's game against Toronto.
McAvoy will hope to pick up where he left off Saturday, as he was hot before missing four games due to injury, picking up six helpers in his last nine games. The 20-year-old blueliner will return to a prominent role against Toronto, skating on the Bruins' top pairing and second power-play unit.
Finding the right dress can be tough. Finding the right dress and not blowing your budget can be even tougher. Fortunately for those in Niagara, Prom Project is there to step in and make sure every student has the opportunity to head into their big day looking fresh and fly.
The organization takes used formal attire (much of which has only been worn once) and makes it available to students for use at their grad and prom ceremonies. There was a dress and suit fitting at Fort Erie Elementary School on Saturday which was a big hit with local students.
“We had more than 40 students come through in the first hour alone,” said Kelly Collings, who helped organized the event alongside the Kinette Club of Fort Erie. Prom Project is always looking to add more dresses, suits, shoes and jewelry to their collection of attire, and Collings said anyone with something to donate can call 905-894-4655 to arrange pickup.
A former Utah politician was reported missing Saturday after he failed to return from running on a remote trail, police said.
Ty Dolla $ign, YG Pay 6 Figures to Aussie Soccer Star Over Club Beating
Ty Dolla $ign, YG Settle with Australian Soccer Star for Six Figures Over Club Beating
EXCLUSIVE
Ty Dolla $ign and YG's alleged beatdown of an Australian soccer star apparently cost 'em big-time -- 'cause the guy says they dropped at least $100k to keep the matter out of court.
Aussie footballer Nelly Yoa tells TMZ he settled with Ty and YG for a low six-figure amount to avoid a potential lawsuit against them for allegedly beating the crap out of him in 2015.
We broke the story ... Nelly says the rappers punched and kicked him in the head when they tried clearing out a VIP room at a nightclub in Melbourne that he refused to vacate. He claimed the alleged beating cost him a soccer deal that woulda made him a fortune.
Nelly put T&Y on official notice a couple months ago, letting them know a lawsuit was coming.
We've reached out to Ty and YG to confirm the settlement ... so far, no word back.
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ATHENS, May 30 (Reuters) - Greece-based OPAP on Wednesday posted a 20 percent rise in first-quarter net profit, helped by its new video lottery business and lower taxation.
OPAP, Europe’s fifth-biggest betting firm by revenue, said net profit in the January-to-March period stood at 39.9 million euros, up from 33.2 million euros in the same period last year.
OPAP, which was sold by the state in 2013, launched a new business for video lottery terminals last year, which is seen as a key growth driver in coming years.
It said it operated 11,519 terminals at the end of March and still aimed for a total of about 20,000 machines in place by the end of the year.
This and increased sport betting more than offset a weak lottery business, boosting gross gaming revenue, which rose 5 percent to 377.3 million euros. (Reporting by Angeliki Koutantou Editing by Karolina Tagaris/David Evans)
Danny Green (tightness, left groin) and Kawhi Leonard (right quadriceps tendinopathy) are probable for tomorrow’s Spurs-Mavericks game. Kyle Anderson (left MCL sprain) is out.
Mumbai: The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA)on Friday announced a prize of Rs 25 lakh for Under 19 World Cup winning captain Prithvi Shaw.
"Many congrats to the U 19 team. On behalf of @MumbaiCricAssoc MCA prize of Rs 25 lakh to the captain & Mumbaikar Prithvi Shaw! Hope it encourages teenage talents!!," MCA president and BJP MLA Ashish Shelar tweeted.
Many congrats to the U 19 team. On behalf of @MumbaiCricAssoc MCA prize of Rs. 25 lakh to the captain & Mumbaikar Prithvi Shaw! Hope it encourages teenage talents!! — ashish shelar (@ShelarAshish) February 3, 2018
"World Champions - once again ! Congratulations 2 our U19 cricket team for a masterly performance,� #PrithviShaw made Mumbai proud 2day !," Shelar said in another tweet.
The Indian team on Friday defeated Australia by 8 wickets to clinch the Under 19 World Cup for a record fourth time.
Skipper Shaw led the team from front scoring 261 in 6 matches which included a knock of 94 against Australia in the group stages.
MOSCOW (Sputnik) — Sunday’s voting showed slightly over 51 percent of Turks supported transforming the country into an executive presidency. OSCE’s observer mission published its findings on Monday, saying rival campaigns did not have a level playing field and criticizing the decision to accept as valid ballot papers without official stamps.
"They should know their limits, we don't recognize their politically motivated results," President Erdogan said, as quoted by CNN Turk.
Turkey's Foreign Ministry said earlier it could not accept OSCE’s conclusion that the referendum had fallen short of international standards, saying the observer mission had formed its opinion of the voting even before it arrived in the country.
Mesoraco is not in Wednesday's lineup after suffering a head injury during Tuesday's game, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Mesoraco was removed from Tuesday's outing after getting hit in the head on a backswing. He was able to pass through concussion protocol, but manager Mickey Callaway will give a chance to rest with a scheduled off day coming Thursday. In his spot, Kevin Plawecki will handle the catching duties.
A Nevada county sheriff is publicly apologizing for leaving her handgun unattended in a casino restroom last week and seeking what she called forgiveness from voters just three weeks ahead of her re-election bid.
Nye County Sheriff Sharon Wehrly said by telephone Tuesday that she acknowledged and documented the lunchtime May 15 incident at the Saddle West hotel-casino. She called it embarrassing.
In a sheriff's office Facebook message, Wehrly said she set the weapon aside in a women's room stall and left it while answering a cellphone call.
She says she was returning to the restroom when it was found by a casino employee.
She says the .45-caliber pistol was out of her possession for about 10 minutes before it was returned to her by a casino executive.
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When he took a test drive in a car a 32-year-old man was not covered by insurance to drive the vehicle.
Ghiorghie Cirpaci, Albert Street, Lurgan, was fined £200 last Friday at Craigavon Magistrates Court for driving uninsured on January 28
He was also given six points and ordered to pay a £15 offender’s levy.
The offence happened at Drumhilly Green, Portadown.
His solicitor said this was a test drive situation where he was not covered to drive because there was no insurance on the other vehicle.
Hidden software that can record every letter typed on a computer keyboard has been discovered pre-installed on hundreds of HP laptop models, BBC reported on Monday citing the findings of a security researcher. From the report:
Five things we learned from the Premier League weekend: Lukaku shines for Man United, Chelsea lack discipline and more
A video released by the Israeli rights group, the Information Center for Human Rigths, B’tselem, showed Israeli soldiers aiming their guns at Palestinian protesters in the village of Madama in the West Bank. After hitting their target, the soldiers cheer. The conversation between the soldiers prior to and after to the shooting is translated in full in the video below ..
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A federal appeals court is weighing in on an unusual lawsuit by a group of young people who say the Trump administration is violating their constitutional rights by failing to address climate change.
A three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments Monday from attorneys for the administration and the 21 young people, who range in age from 10 to 21.
The Trump administration wants the 9th Circuit to order a lower court to dismiss the suit, saying it is broad and without merit.
The San Jose Mercury News reports (http://bayareane.ws/2knQczY ) that two of the judges voiced skepticism about the administration's request.
The lawsuit was originally filed against the Obama administration in 2015.
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AMSTERDAM (AP) — Dutch health care and electronics giant Philips says its fourth-quarter net profit rose to 899 million euros ($1.1 billion) from 640 million euros in the same period a year ago, as it successfully continued its departure from its past as a lighting company.
Comparable sales growth for the quarter rose 5 percent to 5.3 billion euros ($6.5 billion).
Philips spun off its lighting division in 2016 and now focuses its business on health technology. The company still holds a 29-percent stake in Philips Lighting.
CEO Frans van Houten said Tuesday that the fourth-quarter earnings performance "demonstrates that we are gaining momentum."
Charles Barkley's NCAA bracket is a mess
So it's really fun to make fun of Charles Barkley when he's covering college basketball, a sport he talks about on TV for just the NCAA tournament and not any other time (at least publicly during the year).
And it's really fun to make fun of other people's busted brackets around this time.
But come on - who can say their bracket doesn't look somewhere close to this?
Hey, at least we all have had fun right?
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Hackers used ransomware to take down the website of the energy ministry in Ukraine today.
Reports claim a message was posted in English, demanding a ransom of 0.1 bitcoin, worth around £665.58 by today’s exchange rate.
Ukrainian cyber-police spokeswoman Yulia Kvitko told Reuters the attack was an isolated incident with no other government departments affected.
She has been quoted as saying: “This case is not large-scale. If necessary, we are ready to react and help
“Our specialists are working right now… We do not know how long it will take to resolve the issue.”
The Classic Car Boot Sale returns to vibrant Kings Cross in London next weekend, offering all manner of vintage fashions and artefacts - all sold from the boots of historic vehicles.
Not only that, there’s a wealth of top-notch meals and drink supplied by some of the capital’s finest food wagons, impromptu musical performances, street theatre and all manner of vintage fun.
It’s also a place where collectors of vintage vinyl records can spend hours thumbing through many hundreds of boxes of old LPs.
If you’re dismayed by the traditional car boot sale in a muddy field or windswept municipal car park, the Classic Car Boot sale is for you. It’s a place to see and be seen, with the majority of people dressed in their best vintage fashions for the occasion.
What began in 1998 as a single-day marathon race, the Rock ’n’ Roll Marathon, in San Diego this weekend, has morphed into an annual race weekend with a distance for every runner. This year, in addition to the 26-mile race, there will be a half marathon, a 5K and an option to run the half marathon as a two-person relay. Music every mile, cheer teams and dance squads help propel nearly 25,000 runners from 47 countries toward the finish line festival at downtown’s Waterfront Park for a performance by Toyota Rock ’n’ Roll Concert Series headliner, The Revivalists. To the chagrin of non-runners, multiple roads are closed to traffic for part or all of the day on Sunday. Visit the website for course maps and a detailed road closure grid.
Rock ’n’ Roll Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K: Saturday and Sunday. Starting line: On Sixth Avenue at Quince Street, Balboa Park. Finish line: Waterfront Park, 1600 Pacific Highway, downtown. runrocknroll.com/san-diego
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Last week, three men attempted something similar. The group constructed a raft from eight inflatable mattresses and drifted 15 miles down the river. The adventure was recorded and posted on YouTube on Thursday and has since garnered almost 30,000 views. Like many car chase suspects, who thought they could outsmart and outmaneuver law enforcement, they were unable to evade cops.
Akito Watabe, right, of Japan celebrates during the awarding ceremony as he won the Nordic combined World Cup event in Hakuba, central Japan, Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018. Second placed Norway's Jan Schmid is at left. Kyodo News via AP)
AVON PARK, Fla. (WFLA) — A fire engulfed a home near the Avon Park Executive Airport Monday morning.
Firefighters arrived around 7:20 a.m. and found the flames consuming the structure.
The single-family home is located on the 4500 Block of Garden Lane.
There were no injuries reported. Firefighters are still working on hot spots.
Stay with WFLA News Channel 8 for more details on this developing story.
Prescott forest closes some areas because of fire conditions
PRESCOTT, Ariz. (AP) — The Prescott National Forest has become the fifth national forest in Arizona to close large areas to the public because of dangerous wildfire conditions.
Maps accompanying forest officials' announcement Tuesday show the areas being closed beginning Friday generally are south and west of Prescott.
Forest spokeswoman Debbie Maneely says the closure totals 288 square miles, or about 15 percent of the entire forest.
Officials say they considered factors such as fire danger, vulnerability, things at risk and topography in making closure decisions.
The Coconino, Kaibab and Tonto forests and the jointly administered Apache-Sitgreaves forests previously closed large areas of those forests because of wildfire conditions.
The Arizona Daily Sun reports that officials say most violators of partial closures in the Flagstaff area appear to be local residents, not out-of-town visitors.
BOCA RATON, FLA. (WSVN) - Police have identified a male teen’s body found behind a Mizner Park restaurant, Saturday morning.
According to officials, 18-year-old Shayan Mortazavi, a Lynn University student, died after apparently falling and landing behind Truluck’s, a steak and seafood restaurant, the Palm Beach Post reported.
His body was found by park security and a cleaning crew, the Palm Beach Post added.
Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this breaking story.
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A century ago the “Wisconsin Idea” went on the air, broadcasting the University of Wisconsin’s mission of service beyond the lecture hall. In 1917 the radio station that became WHA, the mothership of Wisconsin Public Radio, began as a project by UW-Madison physics students. As WPR’s former director Jack Mitchell admits in Wisconsin on the Air , WHA is not America’s oldest radio station. However, it is the nation’s oldest public broadcaster, sustained by an ideal of public service rather than advertising. Mitchell’s account is engaging reading for anyone interested in Wisconsin history. Who remembers that in the 1960s WHA was managed by the state’s future GOP governor, Lee Sherman Dreyfus (the students called him LSD). For many years the station devoted much airtime to school instructional programs, but under Mitchell’s leadership, it moved toward an array of popular talk and call-in shows with personality hosts such as Kathleen Dunn and Zorba Pastor.
March 28 Prabhat Dairy Ltd
* Says ministry of food company processing industries sanctioned a grant in aid to company for its cold chain proposal
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Baku. 27 April. REPORT.AZ/ South Korean president Moon Jae-in will pay a visit to the DPRK in autumn.
Report informs referring to the RIA Novosti, it was said in the statement adopted on results of the North and South Korean leaders’ summit.
"President Moon Jae-in has decided to visit Pyongyang in autumn this year," the statement says.
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Chinese are people with great unity: Xi
The Chinese people are people with great unity, President Xi Jinping said Tuesday.
Over the past thousands of years, the Chinese people have been united and stuck together thick and thin, built a united country with various nationalities, developed harmonious relationships between 56 diverse, interwoven ethnic groups, formed a big Chinese family where they keep watch for and help defend each other, Xi said at the closing meeting of the first session of the 13th National People's Congress.
Commissioner Gary Bettman speaks to the media prior to the 2017 Scotiabank NHL Centennial Classic between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Detroit Red Wings at BMO Field on January 1, 2017 in Toronto. Commissioner Gary Bettman speaks to the media prior to the 2017 Scotiabank NHL Centennial Classic between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Detroit Red Wings at BMO Field on January 1, 2017 in Toronto.
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Entertainment of Monday, 2 January 2017
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Joey B at #MUSELive16
You x Me star Joey B rocked audiences at the MUSE Live Africa Concert at the World Trade Centre in Accra.
Joey has had a magical 2016 with the performance of songs of his upcoming 89 album, and hopes to continue with the momentum.
#MUSELive16 saw performances from rappers Haywaya, Ko-jo Cue, Feli Nuna, Tee Phlow, DJ Mic Smith, MzVee, and Medikal.
Hosted by Live FM’s Antoine Mensah, the event also paraded a brilliant lineup including Eugy Official, Maleek Berry, Kwamz & Flava, among other surprise acts that treated patrons to exciting performances of their hits over the years.
YFM’s Vision DJ, Mic Smith, Starr FM’s Vyrusky and Nii Ayi Tagoe were entrusted with the turntables, and a party aerosphere was established.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - The Senate's top leader says it's "premature" to tout President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize in pursuing a peace deal with North Korea.
But Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell chuckled as he mentioned the "chagrin" it would cause the Nobel committee to award Trump the world's most coveted diplomatic prize.
The Republican senator made the comments this week to WHAS-AM in his home state of Kentucky.
U.S. and North Korean officials are continuing talks aimed at salvaging a summit between Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. McConnell says the U.S. should always be "skeptical" when dealing with North Korea, but says it's good that Trump and Kim could meet.
Liverpool host Manchester United at Anfield on Saturday October 14 - just two days after Coutinho and Firmino arrive back from Brazil duty.
And The Metro claim Liverpool could be without the Brazilian duo against United as they may struggle to be 100 per cent fit.
Both Coutinho and Firmino are expected to face Chile in Brazil’s final World Cup qualifier, which finishes in the early hours of Wednesday morning in Sao Paulo.
The pair will then return back to England in a private jet immediately after the game.
Yankees rookie Gleyber Torres is going on the 10-day disabled list with a right hip strain, New York announced Wednesday.
Roster Move: Following today’s game, the Yankees placed INF Gleyber Torres on the 10-day disabled list (effective July 5) with a right hip strain. — Yankees PR Dept. (@YankeesPR) July 4, 2018
The move will be official Thursday.
Torres has been trying to fight through some pain lately, but after missing Tuesday's game and going 0 for 2 with two strikeouts Wednesday, the Yankees simply couldn't put it off anymore.
"I think Gleyber wants to take a couple days and work through it," manager Aaron Boone told reporters after the Yankees' 6-2 win over the Braves. "But I think he also understands this is the best thing for him and for us."
Torres leads all rookies in MLB with 42 RBIs. He is second in home runs with 15.
Neil Walker will likely see more time at second base in Torres' absence, while recently recalled infielder Brandon Drury could get some action there as well.
Viewership for the Academy Awards plunged 20 percent from last year to a record-low 26.5 million, the first time on record the Oscars reached fewer than 30 million people.
The Oscars are often the most-watched TV show after the Super Bowl. Not this time: the opening ceremonies of the Winter Olympics last month was seen by 27.8 million.
Television viewership in general is declining, but Oscar ratings are often tied to the popularity of the movies that are celebrating, and this doesn't say much for "The Shape of Water," which won best picture on Sunday night.
The previous low-water mark for the Oscars came in 2008, when "No Country For Old Men" won best picture. Last year's show, also hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, reached 33 million viewers.
For the safety of the firefighters, “keep your drones at home,” he pleaded, noting the area over the fire has been declared a “no fly” zone for all but official firefighting aircraft.
Feb 14 Stem Cells Spin SA:
* Q4 revenue 162,324 zlotys ($39,846.82) versus 984,281 zlotys a year ago
* Q4 net loss of 218,569 zlotys versus profit of 493,389 zlotys a year ago Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 4.0737 zlotys) (Gdynia Newsroom)
On the other hand, the fire bumped her ahead of the hundreds of people on the waiting list for housing from the Columbus Housing Authority. Richardson, who had been living in a two-bedroom house with her grandmother since her divorce about six years ago, had been trying to get her own place for years.
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Using an HVLP spray system is a great way to apply finishes, such as paint or polyurethane. The letters HVLP stands for high volume low pressure. These systems can deliver nearly 50 percent more finish with less overspray than a conventional spray gun. HVLP systems consist of a spray gun, a turbine, and an air hose. HVLP sprayers are not difficult to use. Rob Johnstone uses a Fuji Spray Mini-Mite Platinum 4 HVLP spray gun system to demonstrate the basics of how to apply a finish and clean the gun.
Affordable access to a college degree may be as simple as working for your local Walmart.
The retailer is banking on the new benefit to help it recruit and retain higher quality entry-level employees in a tight U.S. labor market.
They’ve partnered with startup Guild Education to offer employees the chance to obtain a bachelor’s degree in business or supply-chain management for only a dollar a day.
Would this be incentive enough for you to join the Walmart team?
Would you like to see them expand to more types of degrees?
How successful will this program be?
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Bombardier Inc
* Bombardier wins contracts for the first monorails in Thailand
* Bombardier - Has announced 2 contracts for Bombardier innovia monorail 300 system for two mass rapid transit lines in Bangkok​
* Bombardier - ‍Contracts are with Northern Bangkok Monorail, Eastern Bangkok Monorail, responsible for turnkey construction, 30-year concession of new, elevated lines​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
June 22, 1939 ~ April 20, 2018
ABBEVILLE — Funeral services were held at 11:00 AM on Monday, April 23, 2018 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Clyde David Broussard, 78, who passed away on Friday, April 20, 2018 at Abbeville General Hospital. He was laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Fr. Michael Richard officiated the services.
He is survived by his wife, Trina L. Broussard; one son, Randall Broussard; one daughter, Tara Lynn and her husband, Brad Dalabakis; one brother, Curtis Broussard and his wife, Gloria; three grandchildren, Jessica Claire Broussard, Lauren Elizabeth Broussard, and Jakob Eli Dalabakis; and two godchildren, Michael Wayne Broussard and Donnie Meaux.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Noah Vernest Broussard and the former Shirley Madeline Landry.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.vincentfuneralhome.net. All funeral arrangements were conducted by Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville, (337) 893-4661.
Annual Drinking Water Quality Reports
The Water Department’s Annual Drinking Water Quality Report is now available. The report outlines the characteristics of our drinking water from each of our three City maintained water systems for the 2017 year. Copies of the report have been mailed to all postal customers. If you did not receive a copy, they are free and are available at City Hall or you can call the Water Department at 835-4888
Awkward moment Married At First Sight's John's first bride says she was 'after someone from the Polynesian islands' at their wedding is revisited in trailer as he returns to try again
FILE - In this Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2011 file photo, CEO of Hermitage Capital Management Ltd, United Kingdom, William Browder speaks with The Associated Press inside the Congress Center at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. UK investor and Putin critic Browder said on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 in a tweet that he has been arrested in Spain on Russian request. Virginia Mayo, File AP Photo
In this Friday, Feb. 10, 2017 file photo, Kate Upton arrives at the MusiCares Person of the Year tribute honoring Tom Petty at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File
NEW YORK >> She’s once, twice, three times a Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover lady.
Kate Upton is once again gracing the cover of the annual issue, becoming only the fourth woman to do so three times. This year, she’s making the splash with three different covers.
Other women who did the cover three times include Tyra Banks, Heidi Klum and Christie Brinkley, who also is featured in this year’s edition with her two daughters. Elle Macpherson holds the record with five cover appearances.
Other notables in this year’s edition include former cover girl Chrissy Teigen, an expectant mother and athletes including tennis champ Serena Williams and Olympic gold medal gymnast Simone Biles.
A cyclist has described oil stains marking the pavement outside Colwyn Bay’s Porth Eirias as a “disgrace”.
The local man, who wishes to remain anonymous, said he rode past with his bike group two weeks ago and noticed the stains on the pavement outside the building home to chef Bryn Williams’ bistro, and stopped to take a photograph.
A Conwy County Borough Council spokesperson said it had been a busy summer at Porth Eirias – with the centre offering an outdoor children’s playground, a bistro style restaurant and sailing, windsurfing, powerboat and paddle board classes – and the oil stains would be removed soon.
The spokesperson said: “This area is designed to be used by the public and visitors to the building, restaurant and toilets, as well as for watersports.
“Porth Eirias has had a busy summer and, as is the case at the end of each summer season, arrangements are being made for the area to be cleaned.”
A WOMAN is in custody after a man was stabbed at St Marys.
The incident occurred in Walsh Ave just after 10.30pm on Wednesday.
Police rushed to the scene and arrested a woman over the alleged attack.
Paramedics were also dispatched to the address but it is understood the man’s injuries are not life-threatening.
It is believed the suspect and the victim are known to each other.
No other details are known at this stage.
This is what the law says you can do when someone parks in front of your house
FILE - In this April 28, 2015, file photo, students wait outside Everest College in Industry, Calif., hoping to get their transcriptions and information on loan forgiveness and transferring credits to other schools. Corinthian Colleges shut down all of its remaining 28 ground campuses on April 27, displacing 16,000 students. A group of former students defrauded by for-profit colleges is claiming in court that the Education Department illegally obtained and used their Social Security data to limit their student loan relief. The Education Department announced in December that it will start granting some former students at the now-defunct Corinthian Colleges only partial federal student loan forgiveness in part to save taxpayers’ money. The agency said it will use students’ earnings data to determine how much of their loans to forgive. Christine Armario, File AP Photo
TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron, who has made numerous trips to Africa, is in Tunisia for two days to further boost the close partnership between France and the North African country, a budding democracy struggling economically while contending with Islamic extremists.
It is Macron's first state visit — the highest-level trip — since taking office last May, underscoring the importance of Wednesday and Thursday's event for both sides.
A four-point accord setting out ties for years to come in the economic, security and judicial, cultural and educational spheres was being signed.
His office said that Macron, traveling with a delegation of business leaders and cultural figures, will give a major speech Thursday before parliament to affirm French support for Tunisia's democratic transition as a model of hope for the Arab-Muslim world.
I wanted to make a video so badly. My professors constantly remind me that video is an essential skill for capturing the modern audience. Many other students in my program are already producing this 21st century gold, and here I am still writing boring print articles for my mom to read on Facebook.
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CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) — Police are looking for a teen girl who vanished Monday afternoon in Chapel Hill.
Jennifer Segura Castillejos, 15, was last seen just after 5:30 p.m. Monday along Barclay Road in Chapel Hill, according to a news release late Monday night from Chapel Hill police.
Castillejos is 5 feet 5 inches tall, weighs about 120 pounds, has braces on her teeth, black hair and brown eyes, police said.
She was last seen wearing a black jacket with “Princess” written in white letters, blue jeans, and brown Ugg boots, according to the news release.
“Castillejos may be in the Chapel Hill or Chatham County area,” police said.
Anyone with information about her location should call 911 or Orange County Communications at 919-732-5063.
As the pet industry grows, so does the practice of veterinary law
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If it takes a certain breed to become a veterinarian, developing a veterinary law practice requires the aspiration to be best in class. “It was born out of necessity,” Mary Mongioi, a partner at Uniondale, N.Y. -based Forchelli, Curto, Deegan Schwartz, Mieno & Terrana, said of the firm’s veterinary practice group. As Mongioi tells it, the practice ...
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It is where effervescent head coach Eddie Jones will already be hard at work motivating his players and creating the dynamic team spirit that has delivered victory in 22 out of 23 matches under his leadership as well as two Six Nations titles.
Robshaw may have lost the England captaincy when Jones took charge but he admits to being bowled over by the regime.
“Eddie is the best man-manager I have ever met,” says the Harlequins flanker, who will win his 60th cap in Rome today.
“Every morning at breakfast he will come in and speak to every single person on every table, go round and give you that personal touch – ‘How did you sleep? Is everything okay?’
“He will touch base with everyone and I’ve never had that before as a player. You build a rapport and that connects you.
“He reads people extremely well and he knows how to get the best out of you. Some people he will be texting, others may get a bit of shouting and then with other people it is giving them confidence and that love.
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MIRI: Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (APMM) District 13 Miri successfully seized a a fishing vessel for encroaching on waters six nautical miles from Kuala Baram.
APMM boat detected the vessel fishing illegally about 2.5 nautical miles off the permitted zone for its class, at about 11am on March 19.
The agency also seized one tonne of fish worth RM5,000.
Also detained were four crew members, including an Indonesian captain of the boat, aged between 26-56 years old.
They will be charged under Fisheries Act 1985.
Eight area junior basketball players won their respective age brackets in the Feb. 12 Knights of Columbus Free Throw championship in Brainerd. They are: Abby Palm (left), Danny Goodwin, Amber Dehne, Eli Hoelz, Jordan Mount, Cooper Johnson, Lily Peterson and Mitchell Degen.
Eight area youth captured titles in the Knights of Columbus Free Throw championship Feb. 12 in Brainerd.
Winners will advance to the Feb. 26 region competition in Aitkin. They are: Abby Palm and Danny Goodwin (age 9), Amber Dehne and Eli Holetz (Age 10, Jordan Mount (age 11), Cooper Johnson (age 12) and Lily Peterson and Mitchell Degen (age 13).
Peruvian President Martin Vizcarra said here Tuesday that it was "unacceptable" that poverty had risen 1 percent last year while he was serving as vice president in the administration of Pedro Pablo Kuczynski.
"This is unacceptable. We have to work very hard to change this situation," Vizcarra told journalists, who had questioned him about the results of a report published by the INEI statistics agency.
JOHANNESBURG, March 31 South African Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Friday he told President Jacob Zuma that he disagreed with his decision to sack Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan.
"I told the President so, that I would not agree with him on his reasoning to remove the minister of finance," Ramaphosa told reporters. (Reporting by Tanisha Heiberg; Writing by Ed Stoddard; Editing by Joe Brock)
The Dougherty District Attorney has announced that no criminal charges will be filed against the Albany Dougherty Drug Unit officer, involved in body-slamming a man during a traffic stop.
D.A. Greg Edwards announced his decision not to file criminal charges against Officer Jamie Sutton, saying he "did not find criminal intent on the part of the police officer in question."
Sutton was recommended for firing by the Albany Police Chief.
On April 25 during a traffic stop on West Lincoln, Sutton picked up Albany State University student Lllewellyn Glover and slammed him to the ground.
Glover suffered a broken finger and foot, and head injury.
The D.A. says the officer's action gives reason to pause and be concerned but does not include criminal intent.
The dashcam video of the incident is not being released because criminal charges against Glover are still pending.
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Jackson Browne will perform at 8 p.m. tonight at the Toyota Pavilion at Montage Mountain, 1000 Montage Mountain Road, Scranton. For information, call 961-9000.
Blondie will perform tonight at 8 p.m. at Penn's Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. Doors open at 6 p.m. For information, call 866-605-7325.
Rutgers is set to retake the field for spring practice tomorrow after having a full week off for spring break. Here are five things to look for once football kicks back off in Piscataway.The Quarte...
The Mid Sussex Association of the National Trust celebrated 40 years service at Claire Hall in Haywards Heath on December 7.
The group, which has 255 members, has donated more than £130,000 to National Trust properties and appeals.
The event was chaired by David Dalrymple and the audience heard from Pat Gilliver, widow of one of the founders and fellow life member Dorothy Beale.
Town mayor councillor James Knight (pictured) also attended.
URBANA, Ill. (WAND) - A service dog belonging to an Iraq War veteran has returned home after being hit by a car and severely injured.
Josh Whitney's dog, Harleigh, was hit by a car Friday night.
She was treated at Small Animal Clinic and the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital for a severe open fracture of her right leg. The leg had to be amputated.
She was in shock and had injuries to her lungs and chest.
Whitney said he is grateful for donations from the community and a grant from the College of Veterinary Medicine K9 Officer Down Fund to pay for Harleigh's recovery and treatment.
As we all know, Shah Rukh Khan’s Raees and Hrithik Roshan’s Kaabil clash was one of the biggest cash of titans that began at the start of 2017.
The United States should "use every arrow" in its quiver to ensure a level commercial playing field in China, a U.S. business lobby said Tuesday, warning that 2017 could be the toughest year in decades for American firms in the country.
China's policies designed to support domestic companies and create national champions have narrowed the space for foreign companies, the American Chamber of Commerce in China said in its annual business climate report.
The White House has said U.S and Chinese officials are fleshing out a pledge by leaders Donald Trump and Xi Jinping for a 100-day plan to cut the U.S. trade deficit with China, which reached $347 billion last year.
U.S. business leaders also worry that Trump's focus on curtailing North Korea's nuclear and missile programs could undercut U.S. commercial interests in China.
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This undated photo released by the Georgia Department of Corrections Tuesday, June 13, 2017, shows inmate Ricky Dubose. Authorities say Dubose and inmate Donnie Russell Rowe escaped after killing two prison guards during a bus transport in Georgia.
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PROSPECT HEIGHTS, Brooklyn — With probable origins dating back to ancient Phoenician, Egyptian and Chinese ropemakers, Double Dutch has been around for a long time, but it was the Dutch settlers who introduced the favorite pastime to New York City.
In 1973, the famous street game quickly developed into the world-class competitive sport it is today with the creation of what is now the International Double Dutch League.
The organization was founded in 1973 by David A. Walker, then a New York City Police Community Affairs detective, his partner, Det. Ulysses Williams and the assistance from physical education instructors at IS 10.
Today, the organization celebrated the history of the sport with PIX11’s Lisa Mateo.
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NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY — Family members are safe after helping each other escape flames at their home in Delaware Township.
The home on Route 405 near Watsontown went up just before ten Monday night.
The chief tells Newswatch 16 everyone inside, along with their dog, got out safely. Investigators will be back later on Tuesday to look for what sparked the flames in Northumberland County.
Tickets are now available for the 2018 HERO Caribbean Premier League (CPL) games in Guyana. According to the CPL website, tickets are available for all five of Guyana Amazon Warriors’ (GAW) home matches, billed for the Providence National Stadium.
Tickets were listed at the website www.cplt20.com between USD 15-30 dollars with Grass Mound priced at $15, Orange Stand $20, Red Stand $25 and Green Stand $30.
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‘Impolite science’ at Cape Town Science Centre
The Cape Town Science Centre will be running a Grossology programme, uncovering the science behind all things slimy, oozy, stinky, creepy, crawly & scaly, this weekend from 27 April to 1 May 2018.
The new show, titled “Gums to Bums”, allowing audiences to visualise the human digestive process. Themed activities include making fake blood and scabs, extracting DNA from strawberries, cleaning a baby nappy and much more. Visitors can also dabble in making custom slime at the Slime Bar and, if they are brave enough, discover what’s in the ‘Mystery Box’.
The in-house coffee shop is offering suitable fare on their Grossology menu for this weekend.
This weekend, visitors will not only be entertained but also educated with real science.
Advance bookings can be made on Webtickets, or tickets can be bought at the door.
Forty-one spellers advanced to the finals of the Scripps National Spelling Bee out of a field of 516, by far the biggest in the 93-year history of the competition. But none of the four Minnesotans competing Wednesday made the cut.
Ainsley Boucher, Ava Becken, Sarah Lahti and Peter Clementson were eliminated in Wednesday’s preliminaries. The finalists were announced after two days of onstage spelling during which nearly 200 spellers were eliminated for getting words wrong.
Scores on a written spelling and vocabulary test determined who advanced to the finals. There were no perfect scores on the test.
Bee executive director Paige Kimble said, “We thought it was an easy test. We were wrong.” The top scorers were Shruthika Padhy, Aisha Randhawa and Karthik Nemmani.
Thursday’s finals are telecast live during the day on ESPN2 and that evening on ESPN.
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More Than 21,000 Expected At Trump’s First Easter Egg Roll
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump has welcomed families to the White House for the annual Easter Egg Roll.
Speaking on Monday at the popular “egg-stravaganza,” Trump said: “we will be stronger and bigger and better as a nation than ever before.”
Trump was accompanied by his wife, Melania, and 11-year-old son Barron.
Thousands of children are expected at the White House for its biggest social event of the year. There had been some hand-wringing over whether the Trump administration would be able to pull off a successful event.
A downsized version of the 139-year-old event has kicked off on the South Lawn.
The White House is expecting more than 21,000 children and adults to attend the festivities. That’s down from the 35,000 people who attended last year.
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Five high-ranking House Republicans have asked formally that the Trump administration end Operation Choke Point, an Obama administration program that critics say unfairly targets politically unpopular industries such as firearms sellers and payday lenders.
In a letter sent Thursday to Attorney General Jeff Sessions, the four lawmakers request that the Justice Department “repudiate” the program by the end of the month.
“Operation Choke Point was an Obama administration initiative that destroyed legitimate businesses,” their letter says, adding:
We request that your respective departments and agencies issue clear and public formal policy statements repudiating Operation Choke Point and the abuses by financial regulators of the ‘reputation risk’ guidance they developed and promulgated under Operation Choke Point’s auspices.
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PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — Prosecutors in the U.N.-backed trial of two leaders of Cambodia's former Khmer Rouge regime on charges of genocide and other crimes have called for life imprisonment as the only appropriate punishment.
Co-prosecutor Chea Leang ended the prosecution's summation of the case Thursday by saying the evidence showed that Khieu Samphan, 85, and Nuon Chea, 90, were among the small group that planned and implemented the communist group's radical policies. The Khmer Rouge has been blamed for the deaths of 1.7 million Cambodians from execution, starvation and inadequate medical care during its 1970s rule.
Khieu Samphan, the regime's head of state, and Nuon Chea, right-hand man to the group's late chief, Pol Pot, were already convicted of crimes against humanity in an earlier trial.
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The Black Keys – ‘Lonely Boy’
BARQ – ‘Sassy Mouth’
Kendrick Lamar (feat: U2) – ‘XXX’
U2 – ‘Bullet The Blue Sky’ (Jacknife Lee Remix)
Rejjie Snow – ‘Greatness’
Band Of Horses – ‘Islands On The Coast’
Ash – ‘Somersault’
Chvrches – ‘The Mother We Share’
Chvrches – ‘Wonderland’
Le Boom – ‘Coma’ (Late Night Edit)
Nirvana – ‘In Bloom’
Thumper – ‘AFL’
TVAM – ‘Psychic Data’
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FKA Twigs – ‘In Time’
Goldfrapp (feat: Dave Gahan) – ‘Ocean’
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The Flaming Lips – ‘Silver Trembling Hands’
Robocobra Quartet – ‘Blue Sky Sinking’
Inhaler – ‘I Want You’
The Hot Sprockets – ‘Soul Brothers’
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The Hot Sprockets – ‘El Toro’
The White Stripes – ‘Black Math’
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Election fever spread to Braywood First School on Friday.
The whole school went to the polls to vote for which year four pupil would take over from the headteacher for a day.
Interested in the role were 13 children who were tasked with writing a manifesto. The 13 were whittled down to four by teachers and on Friday they delivered their statements to the whole school in assembly.
It was a landslide victory for nine-year-old Harry King who will take over from headteacher Susan Calvert for a day.
She said Harry presented well to the other children.
“We try and do an election every time the country has an election,” said Susan. “It gives them the feeling of British values, about what democracy means and that you can’t always get your own way.
“There was a real buzz round the school, they were allowed to discuss it with the people that sat next to them.”
On August 14, day the whole school will be run by year four. They will be in charge of what lessons are on offer and what is covered in them.
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Suzy Merchant fainted while coaching Michigan State against Illinois in a women’s basketball game Sunday.
The 47-year-old Merchant was evaluated by the school’s medical staff on the court during the fourth quarter before walking to the locker room. She was later taken to a hospital for tests and was expected to be kept overnight as a precaution.
Michigan State beat the Illini 74-47 in its Big Ten opener, improving to 11-3 overall.
Merchant is in her 10th season at Michigan State and has a 215-99 record.
HONOLULU (AP) - The FBI is investigating four Honolulu police officers who are accused of forcing a man to place his mouth on a urinal inside a public restroom.
Honolulu Police Chief Susan Ballard says another officer reported the suspected misconduct after the officers responded to a complaint Sunday of a person trespassing in the restroom.
Ballard says the department referred the case to the FBI on Wednesday following an initial internal investigation.
All four have been placed on restricted duty. They have not been identified.
According to the department, the officers have between three and 16 years of law enforcement experience.
Ballard says she is "appalled at the behavior," and the department will take appropriate action if the allegations are true.
Steve Macleod, a landscape photographer, presented a series of works that encourage people to reflect. The viewer is asked to question a perceived reality of the natural landscape, so they might think about how they could connect or disconnect with their surroundings.
Photograph: Steve Macleod, Hospital Rooms
NEW YORK, MAY 31, ARMENPRESS. USA main indexes values for 30 May:
“Armenpress” reports the value of Dow Jones up by 1.26% to 24667.78 points, S&P 500 up by 1.27% to 2724.01 points, Nasdaq up by 0.89% to 7462.45 points.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average is one of several indices created by Wall Street Journal editor and Dow Jones & Company co-founder Charles Dow. It measures the daily stock price movements of 30 large, publicly-owned U.S. companies.
S&P 500 measures the performance of 500 widely held common stocks of large-cap U.S. companies.
NASDAQ measures a number of indices reflecting the reaction of USA’s high tech markets and business environments on the country’s political and economic developments which have an impact on high tech markets.
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Bay City school district officials are preparing for a May 8th vote to establish a so-called “sinking fund”.
Superintendent Stephen Bigelow says school board trustees approved proceeding with the election Monday.
The seven year, .65 Mill initiative would free up some $5,000,000 to be put toward capital improvements like parking lots or building heating and air conditioning upgrades.
Bigelow added the proposal would be structured to take effect as other district debt ends, decreasing the potential of a tax increase.
The board also agreed to proceed with efforts to sell the former Wenonah school on Bay City’s west side to the Bay City Housing Commission which could develop new housing on that site.
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A man was injured after he was attacked by three other men in an assault in south Bristol.
The 42-year-old suffered minor injuries to his face in the incident, which happened on Tuesday night at 10pm.
Police want to speak to anyone who saw what happened in the attack, which took place at the Imperial Arcade in East Street, Bedminster, the covered parade of shops between Asda and the pedestrianised section.
A police spokesperson said: "If you saw this assault, or have any information which could help us, please call 101."
Witnesses should give the call handler the crime reference number 5128 023 093.
TUCKER, Ga. (AP)  Several horses traveled down a highway in Georgia and motorist had to hold their horses.
News outlets report that a total of 10 horses decided to take to the streets and ended up blocking traffic on Highway 78 near North DeKalb Mall on Saturday morning.
Motorists came to a standstill as police blocked off traffic to ensure the safety of the motorists and the horses.
Police were on the scene at 9 a.m. trying to contain them, and all lanes were open by 9:30 a.m.
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Little Creek Horse Farm confirmed in a Saturday Facebook post that it was their horses that decided to take a trip on the highway. The post says steps will immediately be taken to assure this doesn't happen again.
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - There are several events around Bakersfield to celebrate National Wear Red Day.
National Wear Red Day is on Feb. 5th and is aimed at raising awareness for heart disease.
Below are the events around town:
Thursday, Feb. 1st
American Heart Association staff and volunteers will be promoting National Wear Red Day by taking donations on the corner of Truxtun Ave. and Oak between 5 a.m. and 8 a.m.
Friday, Feb. 2nd
Trying to shift the focus back to government accomplishments, instead of the Supreme Court investigation of a good number of politicians, Brazilian President Michel Temer called a meeting on Easter Sunday of his top advisors and Congressional allies to discuss the social security reform in Congress. President Temer met on Easter Sunday with cabinet members and legislators to discuss social security reform, photo by Marcos Correa/PR.
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Elizabeth Warren at a town hall in Salem, Mass. For the senator and progressive favorite, battling corporate interests is personal.
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New York's Empire State Building has gone dark to honor the victims of the deadly van attack in Toronto.
The lights atop the world famous tower in midtown Manhattan were darkened on Tuesday night.
A van plowed into pedestrians on a Toronto sidewalk on Monday, killing 10 people and injuring 15 others.
The driver, 25-year-old Alek Minassian, has been charged with multiple counts of first-degree murder and attempted murder.
A two-car accident occurred Friday afternoon, Oct. 6, on New Norwalk Road / Rt. 123 between Lakeview Avenue and Hoyt Farm Road, causing heavy damage to the vehicles and possible injuries.
Two persons were transported to Norwalk Hospital by New Canaan Volunteer Ambulance, though the occupants of the two cars appeared to be out and walking around shortly after the crash.
On one of the cars, a late model BMW, all airbags appeared to have been deployed. The other vehicle, a pick-up truck, was suffered heavy damage to the driver’s side.
New Canaan Fire, Police and Volunteer Ambulance responded to the scene.
Traffic on the road remained passable, one lane at a time.
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Rugani: 'Azzurri sat back'
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Daniele Rugani believes Italy’s biggest mistake against Macedonia was “slowing down after taking the lead” in their 1-1 draw.
The Juventus defender came off the bench for injured Andrea Barzagli at half-time, but could not prevent Aleksandar Trajkovski wiping out a Giorgio Chiellini opener.
“We simply got it wrong by slowing down after taking the lead,” Rugani told Rai Sport.
“In the second half, we lowered the tempo, sat back and paid a heavy price for it in the end.
“That is something we must work on, because it’s important to always play with a high intensity. We need to be ferocious even when in the lead.”
Now the Nazionale must get a point in Albania on Monday to be sure of their 2018 World Cup play-off spot, although it might not be enough to make them seeds in the draw.
“We are going to Albania to take the initiative and avoid this kind of slip-up,” concluded Rugani.
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) Musicians Lady Gaga and Alicia Keys along with Oscar-winning actress Jessica Lawrence were among more than 140 artists and celebrities condemning a Texas “bathroom bill” targeting transgender people.
Britney Spears and late-night host Jimmy Kimmel also signed a letter on Tuesday, Feb. 14, criticizing the Republican-backed efforts as a “denial of basic human dignity.” The bill would require people to use bathrooms that correspond to the sex on their birth certificate.
It’s similar to a North Carolina law that prompted rockers Pearl Jam and Bruce Springsteen to cancel concerts in that state last year.
The Texas bill has yet to receive even a preliminary vote but public pressure is ratcheting up. Last week, the NFL suggested Texas sites could be passed over as future Super Bowl hosts if the proposal became law.
Black Friday is the kick-off for Holiday shopping, so it’s a perfect time to unveil our 12 Days of Gifts with Yankee Candle Village! Lauren visited South Deerfield and met with Santa Claus, to talk about all the family fun you can have all in one magical place!
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The 4th Annual North Florida Wildflower Festival will be held Saturday, April 28, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., in Magnolia Square, Blountstown. The event is free and open to the public.
The festival is open to vendors selling plants, trees, shrubs, flowers, arts and crafts, yard art, outdoor items, spring apparel, home décor, jewelry and more.
Guests will also enjoy music, free kids’ activities, train rides to the M&B Depot Museum and playground, as well as the charming shops of downtown Blountstown.
The North Florida Wildflower Festival is organized by the Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce, with support from the Florida Wildflower Foundation, Florida Panhandle Wildflower Alliance, University of Florida IFAS, Explore Northwest Florida, and the Florida Native Plant Society/Magnolia Chapter.
An anti-violence rally and demonstration of remembrance for those who were killed in Chicago in 2016 will be led by Rev Michael Pfleger on Michigan Ave. on New Year's Eve morning. The demonstration, which starts at 11 a.m. in front of the Tribune Tower, will feature small, white wooden crosses being carried for each of the 750-plus people killed by this year.
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Baku. 22 June. REPORT.AZ/ "I have no information about Mladost FC, but I've heard it's a good team".
Player of Inter Baku FC Adrian Scarlatache told Report.
The 31-year-old full-back estimated chances with Serbia to win European League's first qualifying round as equal.
The Romanian player shared his views on FC Astra Giurgiu, which is potential rival to Zira. Winning Romanian championship in the squad of FC Astra in the 2015-2016 season, Scarlatache said that his former club is not as strong as before: "In my opinion, if Zira plays with passes, it will be difficult for Astra. Also, several best players left the team this year. Astra is not as strong as last year. Zira has a good chance to qualify for the stage".
Notably, Inter's first match with Serbian FC Mladost will be held on June 29 in Serbia, home match a week later. If Zira defeats Luxembourg Differdange FC, it will meet Astra in the second qualifying round of the Europa League. The legs of this round will be held on July 13 and 20.
Khorgas Port in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region saw a rise in imports and exports in the first quarter of 2018.From January to March, imports and exports at the land port bordering Kazakhstan hit 23.9 billion yuan ($3.8 billion), up 9 percent year-on-year.Throughput reached 7.5 million tons, an increase of 12 percent compared with the same period last year, mainly driven by exports.Customs said that increased exports of mechanical, electrical and agricultural products had contributed most to the growth.Located about 670 kilometers from regional capital Urumqi, Khorgas was once a busy pass on the ancient Silk Road
LAHORE-The latest music video track ‘Sambhal Sambhal’ from the much hyped ‘Verna’ movie starring Mahira Khan, has been released yesterday. While this track is oozing love and laughter, the actress had shared the first teaser of the movie in which she looked fierce and keen on taking a revenge, which has us confused. The suspense keeps on building that what Shoaib Masoor has for us after showing completely two different aspects of the movie in both the teaser and this beautifully shot love song. Mahira Khan is, to be sure, a very strong actress and a very popular presence in Lollywood as well as Bollywood since her debut with King Khan in Raees earlier this year. The movie is written, directed and produced by Shoaib Mansoor under his company Shoman Productions. Verna is said to be released on November 17 this year.
Ahmed Kamal Khan Chowdhury, managing director of Prime Bank, speaks at a press briefing at Hotel Purbani in Dhaka yesterday to mark the 22nd anniversary of the bank. Photo: Prime Bank Prime Bank has written off Tk 300 crore embezzled by Bismillah Group in order to clean up its balance sheet.
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What would you do if your husband cheated on you…again?
Taraji P. Henson stars as Melinda, a loyal wife whose husband’s latest infidelity sends her down a vengeful path, in Tyler Perry’s upcoming thriller Acrimony.
In this EXCLUSIVE clip, Melinda suspects her husband Robert, played by Lyriq Bent (She’s Gotta Have It), is cheating on her because they haven’t had sex in months. While he co-worker asserts Robert learned his lesson the last time Melinda caught him in the adulterous act, her intuition is telling her otherwise. And by the looks of the trailer, all hell is about to break loose.
Acrimony hits theaters March 30.
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Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School students take part in a walkout on WednesdayParkland, Fla. Students across the country planned to participate in walkouts Wednesday to protest gun violence, one month after the deadly shooting inside a high school in Parkland, Fla. Mike Stocker AP
– Above is an extra scene from Luke Gallows’ recent “Superstar Ink” episode with The Good Brother talking to host Corey Graves about a botched tattoo he has.
– Triple H will speak with the media this Wednesday to promote Saturday’s WWE NXT “Takeover: Brooklyn III” event. We will have highlights from the call once it’s over.
– WWE posted these videos with RAW Tag Team Champion Cesaro, Tian Bing, Shinsuke Nakamura, WWE Champion Jinder Mahal and some of the international announcers to reveal that Sunday’s SummerSlam pay-per-view will stream live for the first time in Hindi, Brazilian Portuguese, Japanese, Spanish, Mandarin, Russian and German.
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Police are working with Ontario’s coroner to identify a body found in the St. Clair River Wednesday.
Boaters aboard a local river cruise spotted a body floating in the river about 1:45 p.m., Lambton OPP said.
Emergency responders dispatched to the scene retrieved the body.
An autopsy is being performed to determine a cause of death, said police, noting that Sarnia police are investigating a missing person report.
NEW YORK — Roseanne Barr is partly blaming Ambien for the tweet that led to her show’s cancellation, but the maker of the insomnia drug quickly retorted that “racism is not a known side effect.”
Hours after ABC axed her show for her offensive tweet about former Barack Obama adviser Valerie Jarrett — and quickly breaking a promise to stay off Twitter — the comedian was back on the social media platform.
She urged people not to defend her and said of her Jarrett tweet that she was “ambien tweeting” at 2 a.m.
That led to the response on Twitter by the drug maker Sanofi.
People of all races, religions and nationalities work at Sanofi every day to improve the lives of people around the world. While all pharmaceutical treatments have side effects, racism is not a known side effect of any Sanofi medication. — Sanofi US (@SanofiUS) May 30, 2018
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PITTSBURGH — A jury has been chosen in the case of a Pennsylvania businessman accused of mortgage fraud who won a new trial because the judge, witnesses and jurors who convicted him last year saw his defence attorney sleeping.
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports jurors were selected Monday for the proceedings in the case of James Nassida scheduled to begin Aug. 29.
U.S. District Judge Donetta Ambrose ruled this year Nassida was denied a fair trial because attorney Stan Levenson dozed off during the October trial. Levenson has acknowledged he fell asleep because he was taking cold medicines that made him drowsy.
Nassida founded Century III Home Equity. Prosecutors allege he used inflated assets and fake property appraisals to help clients get millions of dollars in fraudulent mortgage loans.
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Jimmy Kimmel took a break from addressing serious issues such as gun control and health care reform Thursday night to poke fun at a lighter concern. The late night host aired a sketch in which he sent his team out to the street in front of the Live! studio to prove that people will agree to anything to get on TV.
"Whenever we put someone on TV, they sign a legal release that says they're OK with doing that," he explained. "They sign their name on the form and we're good to go. But most people don't bother to really read the form. They trust us, I guess. So we decided to put that trust to the test to find out just how much these people would endure for a chance to be on TV."
The hilarious bit featured Kimmel's on-site correspondent asking people to sign a release agreeing to a myriad of outlandish provisions — including saying the sentence, "I am not defined by my diarrhea," to the camera — in order to be a part of the clip.
Watch the full video above.
Centro employees in Syracuse are the first local company to contribute to a new nationwide program called Blessings in a Backpack, which helps feed school children in need.
Today, Centro kicked off their program at Dr. King Elementary School in Syracuse delivering over 600 food bags from one of their transit buses. The mission of the program is to provide enough food for school children at home for seven days.
Syracuse joins national hunger fight by feeding schools kids 7 days a wee
TORONTO — Stock indexes are down this morning, giving up some of the week's gains.
The Toronto Stock Exchange's S&P/TSX composite index was down 81.78 points to 15,694.52, after 90 minutes of trading.
In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was down 23.23 points to 22,752.16. The S&P 500 index was down 6.58 points to 2,545.49 and the Nasdaq composite index was down 11.26 points to 6,574.10.
The Canadian dollar was trading at 79.70 cents US, up from Thursday's average price of 79.69 cents US.
The KY 1826/Depot Street Bridge over Town Creek in the City of Clinton was finished Thursday and reopened to traffic after being closed for about a month.
As part of the bridge rehab project, crews replaced steel beams, and added steel grid decking and new timbers.
Approximately 550 vehicles travel this section of KY 1826/Depot Street in an average day.
Vice President Mike Pence greets a group of Puerto Ricans who recently arrived at the Orlando International Airport and are getting help from relief agencies Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017, in Orlando. Kenneth Thomas AP
Vietnamese Police said on Tuesday the villagers outside Hanoi had released almost half of the police officers they were holding hostage in a land dispute.
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Aerial spraying for mosquitoes is scheduled for Thursday across several parts of Miami-Dade County.
The spraying will target areas where the number of mosquitoes has greatly increased. Those areas include Homestead, Florida City, The Redland, West Kendall, parts of Palmetto Bay, Cutler Bay, South Miami Coral Gables, Pinecrest and Miami. Officials said the complaints from residents about mosquitoes has also increased.
The spraying will take place at 8 p.m., weather permitting. Miami-Dade County will use the pesticide Dibrom, which is also known as naled, in the mosquito control flight.
Officials warn anyone with known allergies to the pesticide to remain indoors during the spraying. Beekeepers in the area are also being asked to keep their bees covered at during the spray mission.
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5:30AM Yet another steamy start to the day. Sunny skies will be the general rule most of the day and with all that sun temps will rapidly climb into the upper 90s and heat indexes will make it feel like it’s in the 100s.
5:00AM Storms from last night have move well to the east of the KSN viewing area.
2016 isn’t even a month old, but Rob Adams definitely deserves a “dad of the year” award. The video game developer spent almost three years dreaming up, designing and handcrafting...
ISTANBUL — Turkey’s state news agency says that Turkish authorities have arrested and charged a suspected Islamic State group member with killing two Syrian journalists in Turkey in 2015.
Anadolu Agency said Monday that a Turkish court charged Muaz El Ahsin with murder for allegedly slitting the throats of Ibrahim Abdul-Qadir and Fares Hamadi. Both were journalists for the “Raqqa is being slaughtered silently” collective, a group publicizing atrocities in the Syrian city under IS rule.
Police detained Ahsin on Aug. 11 while he was trying to cross into Turkey illegally, according to Anadolu. A court later ordered him officially arrested on murder charges.
Anadolu said that Ahsin fled to Syria after the killings on Oct. 29, 2015. Anadolu said that police were still searching for other suspects.
The North Dakota Highway Patrol said the motorcyclist was traveling west on Interstate 94, about 3 miles east of Dickinson, when his Harley Davidson was struck from behind at 11:07 p.m. by a 2012 Dodge Journey, driven by a 39-year-old Dickinson man.
The motorcyclist was thrown into the driving lane of I-94 while the Harley Davidson came to rest in the north ditch. He was taken to a Dickinson hospital, where he was treated for injuries.
The driver of the Journey left the scene but was later found on Sunday, according the the Highway Patrol.
The crash is under investigation, the Highway Patrol said.
Questions are being raised about whether recent renovations to the Grenfell Tower exterior caused the fire to spread more quickly. CNN's Fred Pleitgen reports.
Via, a new-ride share company, debuted in Arlington on Monday. Using an app, residents or visitors can hail rides in certain part of Arlington. City of Arlington Courtesy
Romania's president asks ruling coalition to solve internal crisis
BUCHAREST, June 15 Romanian President Klaus Iohannis on Thursday called on politicians to solve the country's political crisis and will only appoint a new prime minister if the incumbent resigns or loses a non-confidence vote in parliament, his spokeswoman said on Thursday.
Friday, October 6, marks the bicentennial anniversary of Mr. Jefferson's university and it comes with a few star-studded performances. UVA expects about 20,000 people to fill the lawn.
NORTH CARROLLTON – Students, faculty and staff at J.Z. George will return to classes in mourning of Elisabeth Guerra, who lost her life last week.
Guerra, a 16-year-old junior, died of respiratory failure at her home in North Carrollton on July 26, according to her obituary provided by Oliver Funeral Home.
PIKEVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Hundreds of people gathered to honor the life of a Kentucky police officer killed while on duty.
News outlets report the funeral for Pikeville police Officer Scotty Hamilton was Sunday afternoon. The 35-year-old was shot on March 13 in the Hurricane community of Pike County.
Authorities say Hamilton and state police Trooper Matt Martin were patrolling the area when they saw a suspicious vehicle and spoke with its occupants. They were searching the area for other possible suspects when gunshots were fired. Martin later found Hamilton with a fatal bullet wound.
Hamilton had been with the police department for 12 years and is survived by his wife and infant daughter.
Authorities say one person is charged with murder and four others are charged with hindering prosecution in connection with the shooting.
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Fran Drescher is one of our favorite style icons. Here’s a look back at some of her most iconic looks.
Fran Drescher, most well know for her role on the long-running sitcom The Nanny. Not only was she smoking hot, but she remains undefeated in her time in terms of style.
Her relatable personality and seemingly effortless style makes her a life goal any day of the week.
She’s the one who wore “red while everyone else [was] wearing tan.” Even today, she could strut her stuff in the very same looks she rocked on her hit show and still be considered endlessly in style. It didn’t hurt that her body was absolutely perfect, either. It just made for a better way to display her taste in fashion.
Her style blends 60s mod, 90s style, and classic silhouettes to create a style all her own, complete with a big beehive.
Let’s take a look back at some of her best looks, which stand the test of time.
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Robert "Bilbo" Walker has been playing blues music for over 60 years. Hailing from the same area of the Mississippi Delta as Muddy Waters, Robert Johnson, B.B. King and others, Walker has become a legend of the genre in his own right. And for the past seven years, he's been working on opening his own live music venue, known locally as a "juke joint." Juke joints—or quasi-legal drinking establishments with live music—are a relic of blues music that were popular until about 50 years ago. Today, they're nearly extinct. But Walker just celebrated the grand opening of Wonderlight City—a classic-style juke joint located in a remote rural area 20 miles from Clarksdale, Mississippi.
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From Kaila Wisecarver Please be in much prayer for my cousin’s little baby, Carson! He is just over a week old and they are doing the first open heart surgery today. We are believing for complete healing and a total recovery in Jesus’ name! – Kaila #CarsonConquers
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South of aix en provence, former hunting lodge of the 17th Century, 270 m² on a magnificent park of more than 2 hectares, quiet, in a beautiful environment. 3 bedrooms, bathroom, terraces, 100 m² of outbuildings (garage, dovecote, greenhouse), beautiful leisure area with large living room with fireplace, dining room, traditional kitchen pool and pool-house summer kitchen.
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The brainchild of songwriter Dylan Baldi, Cloud Nothings have mastered the art of thrashing catharsis, pummeling out the anxieties of nostalgia and expectation with bloody verve. With their latest album ‘Life Without Sound’ the band has upped the ante with a smart, nuanced, and immensely listenable set of songs. This is guitar-driven pop as it should be—conceived by a songwriter who continues to sound like one of the finest of his generation.
Don’t miss one of indie rock’s most exciting and critically acclaimed artists live at Turner Hall.
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Tesco opening hours on January 2 2017 Britain’s biggest supermarket will resume normal opening times on January 2 2017 after reduced hours over Christmas. It comes after Tesco closed all stores across the UK on Christmas Day to give workers a break over the festive period.
The opening hours for Tesco superstores, Tesco Express and Tesco Extra shops vary across the country. Check opening times for your local Tesco here. Tesco has announced that it is offering customers extra deals in store and online until Sunday 22 January 2017 as part of a New Year sale. TESCO OPENING HOURS
Gonzalo Higuain could very well leave Juventus soon especially if the club somehow gets to sign Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo.According to Sportmediaset (via Fox Sports ), it seems like Chelsea are very close to acquiring him. Maurizio Sarri wants him very much so as it seems like Gonzalo Higuain might be announced as a new Chelsea player after the hiring of Maurizio Sarri. In all, Juve should get 60 million euros from this transfer as Higuain seems open to the idea of playing in the Engish Premier league.Other than Higuain, another player Sarri might get from Juve is Daniele Rugani as he likes him very much so. Let's not forget that Rugani worked with Sarri during their Empoli days where as Higuain worked with Sarri at Napoli.Gonzalo Higuain had a pretty strong season as he scored 27 goals this past season with Juve and Argentina. Cristiano Ronaldo's future might very well have a big impact on Higuain's future with the bianconeri...
WASHINGTON, Utah (AP) — Fire officials in the southern Utah city of Washington say a teenage girl has been taken to the hospital after a strong wind gust picked up a storage shed and carried it 50 feet before it fell on a girl and another person.
Washington City Fire Department spokesman Julio Reyes told the St. George News that the girl was pinned underneath the shed but was able to get free before emergency crews arrived Sunday.
Reyes says the girl was taken to the hospital with injuries to her left side, including her clavicle, arm and knee. Another person who was struck by the shed was treated at the scene.
The sheds were on display in the parking lot of a Home Depot.
A message seeking updates Monday from the Washington City Fire Department was not returned.
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Ottawa Fire was on the scene of a second-alarm fire in the city's south end early Thursday morning.
Calls came in reporting flames at the home at 1281 Parkhill Circle around 2 a.m.
A fire spokesperson says on twitter the blaze has since been declared under control.
Salvage operations are now underway.
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Lazio forward Keita Balde has turned down a move to Everton , according to reports in Italy.
Steve Walsh was yesterday pictured in Milan and the Everton Director of Football is reportedly set for talks with a number of Italian clubs.
Speculation has been rife about which player Walsh could be targeting, with a number of names mentioned .
This morning, Il Messaggero report that one player Everton made a bid for is Balde, who has just one year left on his contract at Lazio.
The Toffees are said to have been rejected by the player himself after having a £26m offer accepted, with Balde reportedly holding out for a move to Juventus.
Liverpool have also been linked with a move for the forward.
Balde scored 16 goals and recorded six assists in 34 appearances for Lazio last season.
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While taking photos, visitors at the park noticed the body in the lower falls and called 911, the Snohomish County Sheriff's Office said.
The body of a woman has been recovered from a pool of water at Wallace Falls State Park near Gold Bar, the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office said.
While taking photos, visitors at the park noticed the body in the lower falls and called 911 Tuesday afternoon, according to the office.
Also unknown is what brought the woman to the area, as well as her age and identity.
Before handing the investigation over to the Snohomish County Medical Examiner’s Office, firefighters and sheriff’s deputies surveyed the area from a helicopter, as well as on land and in water, the release says.
Medical examiners will formally identify her and determine her manner of death.
Wallace Falls State Park is on the west side of the Cascade mountains, roughly two miles northeast of Gold Bar on the Wallace River.
Japan's Emperor Akihito delivered his traditional New Year address Monday with tens of thousands of people flocking to the Imperial Palace for what could be his last such appearance after he expressed his desire to abdicate. It was his first New Year message since he announced in August that his advancing age and weakening health mean he may no longer be able to carry out his duties, setting the stage for Japan to prepare for an historic abdication.
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The municipal party branded after the former mayor of Montreal has changed its name.
READ MORE: Coderre reflects on years in office 3 days after stunning mayoral election defeat
Équipe Denis Coderre is now called Mouvement Montréal.
READ MORE: Denis Coderre ‘quitting political life’ after losing Montreal mayoral race to Valérie Plante
It was forced into the name change after Coderre’s stunning defeat by Valérie Plante in the Nov. 5 election.
WATCH BELOW: Coderre bids good-bye to city hall
The one-term mayor and former federal cabinet minister immediately resigned from municipal politics following the defeat.
READ MORE: Valérie Plante elected first female mayor of Montreal
Lionel Perez, Mouvement Montréal’s interim leader, says the party wanted a name that represented its core values, which he says “are to move Montreal forward.”
READ MORE: Live results across Greater Montreal
Coderre’s former party ended up with 25 seats on Montreal’s 65-seat city council.
Justin Fields, the top dual-threat quarterback in the class of 2018 and among the best high school players in the nation, committed to Georgia Friday in a video produced by CBS Sports.
Fields, who had previously committed to Penn State, was considered the nation’s top uncommitted player.
For his part, Georgia coach Kirby Smart seemed pretty excited about Fields’ decision.
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✔️homeGrown Go Dawgs!! pic.twitter.com/q1LAYmtfvC — Coach Kirby Smart (@KirbySmartUGA) October 6, 2017
A star at Harrison (Kennesaw, Ga.), Fields is a five-star prospect.
Fields was both a preseason American Family Insurance ALL-USA selection and placed on the midseason watch list for ALL-USA Offensive Player of the Year.
Emotional support animals have gone to the birds
Earlier this week, a New York woman attempted to get her peacock, Dexter, onto an American Airlines flight from Newark International Airport.
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BERLIN (Reuters) - Airbus (AIR.PA) will not move its existing activities out of Britain when the country leaves the European Union but could forgo basing new projects there, its chief executive said on Tuesday.
FILE PHOTO: Airbus Chief Executive Tom Enders attends Airbus annual press conference on the 2017 financial results in Blagnac near Toulouse, France, February 15, 2018. REUTERS/Regis Duvignau
“I do not see that we kind of pick up and move somewhere else. But of course for future activities, future production, future development, that is open for discussion,” Tom Enders said in an interview on the sidelines of the Berlin Aviation Summit.
Airbus employs 15,000 in Britain where it makes all the wings for its commercial aircraft.
The Kitchener Rangers defeated the Hamilton Bulldogs 4-3 Friday night.
However, the big story for the Bulldogs wasn’t what happened on the ice Friday. It was what happened off it.
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ARKANSAS (KFSM) — Figuring out your taxes can be stressful, but there are some perks.
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Punchestown Day One LIVE: Can Willie Mullins overhaul Gordon Elliott's €520k lead in the trainer's title race?
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If Willie Mullins is to have any chance of overtaking Gordon Elliott in the race to retain his title then he will probably need to win most of the €275,000 on offer in today's feature race, the Boylesports Champion Chase.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Justin Timberlake has teamed up with the mayor of the nation’s capital for a social media video promoting the upcoming “March for Our Lives.”
WTOP-FM reports the video was posted on Timberlake’s social media accounts Monday and features Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser and Timberlake speaking in support of the march.
Timberlake said in the video that “it’s been so inspiring seeing young people out there owning their voice and getting ready to own their vote.”
The multicity “March for Our Lives” is being organized for Saturday in the aftermath of the shooting rampage in February at a Florida high school. The event in D.C. will feature several high-profile musical guests, including Ariana Grande and Common.
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× Mayweather to fight UFC star McGregor Aug. 26
LAS VEGAS — Floyd Mayweather Jr. said Wednesday he will come out of retirement to face UFC star Conor McGregor in a boxing match on Aug. 26.
Mayweather, who retired in September 2015 after winning all 49 of his pro fights, will face a mixed martial arts fighter who has never been in a scheduled 12-round fight at the MGM Grand arena. The fight will take place in a boxing ring and be governed by boxing rules.
Mayweather said “it’s official” on his Instagram account next to a picture of both fighters.
McGregor tweeted “THE FIGHT IS ON” several minutes earlier, posting a picture of himself next to one of Mayweather’s father, Floyd Sr.
Mayweather will fight at the relatively advanced age of 41 in a bout that McGregor has been pushing for months. It finally came together over the last few days, and Nevada boxing officials on Wednesday approved the date for a Mayweather Promotions bout.
WASHINGTON, Feb 2 (Reuters) - The head of the U.S. House of Representatives' Intelligence Committee said on Friday he had not read the underlying materials referenced in a memo he and other Republicans on the panel assembled alleging bias against President Donald Trump in the FBI and Justice Department's Russia probes.
Representative Devin Nunes told Fox News Channel the committee had arranged with the Justice Department to allow a limited number of people to read the relevant documents as part of the panel's own investigation into Russian meddling in the U.S. presidential election.
"I thought the best person on our committee was the chairman of the Oversight Committee, Trey Gowdy, who has a long career as a federal prosecutor, to go and do this. And then they, over a series of meetings, would come back and brief us, the committee members," Nunes said. (Reporting by Makini Brice; Editing by Tim Ahmann)
Evacuating 30 minutes before the eye of Hurricane Maria made landfall, a Dominica resident is lucky to be alive. Returning to his apartment with Juan Carlos Rodriguez, he observes what would have a death trap.
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Cash 5' game
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Indiana Lottery's "Cash 5" game were:
05-23-27-32-36
(five, twenty-three, twenty-seven, thirty-two, thirty-six)
Estimated jackpot: $80,000
CLEVELAND (AP)
Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue is taking a leave of absence from the team to address health issues that have included chest pains and loss of sleep.
Lue said Monday in statement that tests have offered no conclusion about what the issue is, but he feels he needs to step away “and focus on trying to establish a stronger and healthier foundation” from which to coach the rest of the season.
Lue spent the second half of Cleveland’s victory in Chicago on Saturday in the locker room because of an illness, the second time this season he left a game because he wasn’t feeling well. The former NBA guard also sat one out against Chicago at home in December.
He says he will use a “prescribed routine and medication, which has previously been difficult to start in the midst of a season.”
Charlotte coach Steve Clifford also left his team to address his health this season.
Rinne will assume the home net against the Rangers on Saturday, NHL.com reports.
The Blueshirts have struggled quite a bit away from The Big Apple, as they've only won eight out of a possible 22 road games this season. However, Rinne has gone against the grain by maintaining a .914 save percentage at Bridgestone Arena compared to an outstanding .944 clip away from the home venue. We wouldn't expect Rinne owners to bench him in season-long formats, but there still should be better DFS matchups available for the 11 games remaining on Saturday's docket.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — State officials have broken ground on a new state Library and Archives building slated to be complete in fall 2019.
According to a news release from the Tennessee secretary of state, Secretary of State Tre Hargett, Gov. Bill Haslam, Senate Speaker Randy McNally, House Speaker Beth Harwell and Tennessee State Librarian and Archivist Chuck Sherrill were on hand for the groundbreaking Monday afternoon at the future site of the Nashville facility.
The new $123.8 million Library and Archives facility is being built near the new Tennessee State Museum that is under construction north of the state Capitol.
About half of the project is funded and the rest will be recommended for the upcoming budget.
BME to launch graduate course in self-drive engineering
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The Faculty of Transportation and Vehicle Engineering of Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME) is to launch an English-language graduate course in autonomous vehicle control engineering from September, state news wire MTI reported.
As part of the RECAR (REsearch Center for Autonomous Road vehicles) program, BME and Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE) - in cooperation with the Institute for Computer Science and Control of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences (MTA SZTAKI), and automotive companies Bosch, Knorr-Bremse and Continental - will combine the theoretical knowledge available at the universities with practical experience, the BME said.
In cooperation with the test track for self-driving cars in Zalaegerszeg, western Hungary, students can gain unique practical knowledge at the facultyʼs training and research site there, the BME added.
American International Group Inc's (AIG.N) board of directors is "actively engaged in the process of identifying the right individual to serve" as the insurance company's chief executive, its chairman wrote in a letter to shareholders on Monday.
AIG's board and management "believe strongly that we are on the right strategic path" and expect to "gain the benefit" of actions the insurer took in 2016 with a "significantly improved risk profile and more efficient cost base," wrote Douglas Steenland, AIG's non-executive chairman of the board, in a letter that accompanied the insurer's 2016 annual report.
(Reporting by Suzanne Barlyn; Editing by David Gregorio)
NOORPUR THAL - Assistant Education Officer Riffat Batool Awan paid a visit to different Govt Girls Primary Schools. She checked attendance registers, fund registers and other office records of the schools. On the occasion, the Assistant Education Officer stressed the need for work with honesty and dedication, saying changing self is the first step towards bringing change in society. Riffat Batool Awan pointed out that improvement in society is only possible when educational institutions would fulfil their role that is grooming and educating the youth. She added that the goverment was making an all-out effort to provide facilities to the people.
McGregor reached the summit of the 155lbs division in the main event of UFC 205, a card which saw him create history by becoming the first UFC fighter to hold two titles simultaneously.
The Irishman has yet to defend the title he claimed with a vicious second-round TKO victory over Eddie Alvarez, much to the frustration of many in the division.
The birth of his first child, Conor Jr, and a multi-million-pound boxing match with Floyd Mayweather Jr played key roles in McGregor's hiatus from the Octagon and the lightweight division grinding to a halt.
An interim 155lbs title was brought into the mix to keep the weight class moving along and was claimed by Tony Ferguson in the main event of UFC 216 in October.
LONDON, April 10 (IFR) - Romania has set guidance for a dual-tranche euro offering, according to a lead.
The sovereign has revised pricing for a new 10-year benchmark bond to 175bp-180bp over mid-swaps, after initially marketing the notes at 185bp area over.
Romania has set guidance for a reopening of its €1.25bn 3.875% notes due October 2035 at a yield of 3.60% area. That compares to an initial marketing level of 3.65% area.
The aggregate order books are over €2.75bn, with a skew to the 10-year. The books are open for today's business via Barclays, Citigroup, Erste Group, ING and Societe Generale.
Romania is rated Baa3/BBB-/BBB-. (Reporting by Robert Hogg; editing by Sudip Roy)
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The 2018 World Cup in Russia is off to a great start, and the tournament has already produced incredible moments and photos.
Russia is a gorgeous background for some amazing sports photography.
From goal celebrations to great saves, gut-wrenching own goals, and crazy fans, here are the most mesmerizing photos from the World Cup so far.
North Goa Principal District and Sessions Judge Irshad Agha today reserved for 15th December his order on the Anticipatory Bail application filed by Adv Aires Rodrigues in connection with the outraging modesty case involving a lady from Anjuna.
At least 17 people were killed and several wounded in Burkina Faso’s capital, Ouagadougou, after gunmen stormed the Aziz Istanbul restaurant on Sunday night. Security forces were deployed and engaged in heavy gunfire with the militants
× Woman’s body found in debris of Muskegon Heights fire
MUSKEGON HEIGHTS, Mich. — Authorities say the body of a woman was found under debris at a Muskegon Heights home three days after emergency crews responded to a fire there.
The discovery was made Tuesday by Michigan State Police who were conducting a scheduled follow-up investigation at the fire scene in the 2900 block of 6th Street, according to a release from the Muskegon Heights Fire Department.
The body of a woman in her 40s was found on the second floor under debris from a roof collapse. The fire department says in a release that it is “looking into how the body was missed following the fire.”
The fire at the boarded-up home was reported at about 4:38 a.m. April 21, the fire department says. Officials were called to the area from a separate fire scene in the 2400 block of Maffett Street.
The woman’s identity will be released after her family is notified. Her cause of death is unknown and preliminary autopsy results are expected later this week.
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LONDON: Uber’s [UBER.UL] appeal against the loss of its London license should begin on Apr. 30 for five days but might be delayed until June, a British judge said on Monday at a preliminary hearing.
There will be two further preliminary hearings on Tuesday and Wednesday next week to decide whether a trade union and the London Taxi Drivers’ Association can join Uber and transport regulator Transport for London (TfL) in the case.
TfL ruled in September that the ride-hailing service’s approach and conduct was not fit and proper to hold a private vehicle hire license. —Reuters
" The market for a peculiar type of clay is looking up thanks to improved prospects for oil and gas drilling and to cat owners who use the stuff to soak up their pets' business. Over 90 percent of all bentonite mined in the U.S. and almost half worldwide comes from beds of ancient volcanic ash in Wyoming.
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Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Agyiri opened his account for Ilves in their 4-3 victory over HIFK in the Finnish Veikkausliiga on Monday evening.
The 23-year-old restored parity for Ilves just a minute after going down by Pekka Sihvola’s 8th minute strike.
He was yellow carded after pulling his shirt off to display his torso in front of their home fans before being replaced with Cameroonian attacker Marius Noubissi, who went to grab a brace.
Xhevdet Gela and Juho Makela were the other scorers for the visitors while Ariel Nguekam scored Ilves winning goal.
Meanwhile, Baba Mensah and Reuben Ayarna both lasted for the entire duration for the Yellows.
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The Indian rupee opened lower by 5 paise at 64.41 per dollar on Tuesday versus previous close 64.36.
Bhaskar Panda of HDFC Bank said, "The focus is now on FOMC decision on upcoming interest rate hike in US. However, USD-INR has got wing from the probable outcome on elections."
"Given this background, expect USD-INR to trade within a range of 64.30-64.50 for today."
"In India, the 10-year benchmark yield has been slowly moving up. All eyes are on next inflation numbers. Expect the 10-year yield to remain elevated and move towards 7.25 percent gradually," he added.
Dollar steadied against a basket of major currencies as the Federal Reserve is expected to hike rates on Wednesday, though concerns about tepid inflation weighing slightly on the greenback.
The U.S. economy added 200,000 jobs in January giving the economy a strong start to the year amid anticipation that a Republican tax package will further boost the expansion.
The unemployment rate 4.1 percent for the fourth straight month, the lowest level since December 2000, when it was 3.9 percent, the Labor Department reported on Friday.
There were 24,000 more jobs created in November and December than initially reported.
In the past year, the jobless rate has dropped from 4.8 percent.
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Wallace “Jack” Smith, 87, of Granite City, died Friday, Oct. 6, 2017, at his home surrounded by his family.
Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 9, with a service at 7 p.m. at Irwin Chapel, 3960 Maryville Road in Granite City. Burial with full military rites will be at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis at a later date.
Logic's Grammy Performance Tripled Calls To National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Logic's Grammys Performance Helped Triple Calls to National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
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Logic's live performance of his song "1-800-273-8255" with Alessia Cara and Khalid at the Grammys wasn't just moving ... it probably helped save many lives.
A spokesperson for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline tells TMZ ... in the 2 hours after the rapper performed his hit track -- the title of which is the number to the lifeline -- the national network answered 3 times the typical amount of calls in the 2-hour window.
The NSPL says Logic's performance was "an incredible moment in suicide prevention," and he helped demonstrate worldwide that "healing is happening every day for people in crisis, and that there is help available.”
When the song was originally released in April 2017, calls to the Lifeline increased by 50 percent ... and there was a similar boost when he performed it at the VMAs in August.
A Syrian child receives treatment after an alleged chemical attack at a field hospital in Saraqib Idlib province northern Syria 04 April 2017 Syrian President Bashar al-Assad dismissed reports last week's chemical weapons attack - widely blamed on his regime - as "100%" fabrication. The interview came soon after the U.S. admitted killing 18 fighters from the Syrian Democratic Forces in a friendly-fire incident this week.
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BERN The Swiss National Bank has all the tools it needs to conduct policy, Chairman Thomas Jordan said on Friday, dismissing a campaign that would make the SNB alone responsible for creating the country's money.
"We are convinced we have all the instruments we need to implement our monetary policy. We don't need the sovereign money initiative. What we have functions quite well. We don't want to experiment where we don't know what the final outcome would be," he told the SNB's annual shareholder meeting in response to a question.
A Swiss group pushing the initiative has collected enough signatures necessary to put the matter to a popular vote. The group says the current fractional reserve system - where banks "create" money each time they issue loans - is unstable because it is secured by reserves representing just a fraction of the currency actually created by the SNB.
(Reporting by John Revill; Editing by Michael Shields)
In this image made from video a man watches as two vehicles burn after they collided on a highway east of Bangkok, Thailand, Monday, Jan. 2, 2017. Authorities say a van and a pickup collided and caught fire on a highway in eastern Thailand, killing 25 people.
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An Indian businessman today won USD 1 million in a Duty Free draw at Dubai International Airport.
An Indian businessman today won USD 1 million in a Duty-Free draw at Dubai International Airport. Prabin Thomas, who hails from Kerala businessman and runs a networking business that sells IT products, won the prize with ticket number 0471, Khaleej Times reported. Though a regular buyer of local lottery tickets in India, Thomas has never won anything before, until he decided to try his luck with the Millennium Millionaire promotion and purchased his first ticket online. “I will expand my networking business and probably start a small software company,” he said after winning the prize. Another Indian based in Dubai won a motorbike in the same draw.
MR ELTON GILL better known as JOHNNY of Kingstown Park died on Thursday December 7th at the age of 49. The funeral takes place on Thursday December 14th at the Grace Community Baptist church. The body lies at the church from 1:30pm. The service begins at 2:30. Burial will be at the Kingstown Cemetery.
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None of the site's historic buildings would be altered or used in the proposed project, Cannon said during the meeting. He noted that the site, which has been idle "for a long time," has been used for filming. Construction would take 16 to 18 months and would include up to four above-ground storage tanks. Cannon did not elaborate on the use for the tanks.
Gardenhire, 59, said he will be taking a leave of absence from the team soon to undergo surgery to have his prostate removed. "I'm going to fight it and deal with it," said Gardenhire, who was set to begin his first season in Arizona after the team hired him this past November.
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A man wanted by Chinese authorities for fraud was arrrested by Greek police on Wednesday in the southern Athens suburb of Alimos and will be extradited to China.
The 42-year-old Chinese national allegedly fleeced fellow Chinese of an estimated total of 3.6 billion euros after taking their savings and promising them annual returns of 20 to 40 percent.
He allegedly conducted the fraud via an electronic platform that he had constructed himself.
An occasional visitor to the Quad City Area is back.
On Saturday, a snowy owl was spotted in Whiteside County near Fulton.
The bird is a native of the arctic tundra but will occasionally fly this far south, especially when rodents and other food sources to the north are lacking.
The Illinois Raptor Center website reports that “while not common, a few snowy owls are almost always found during the colder months, especially in northern Illinois.”
When they do appear, they tend to grab attention standing nearly two feet tall with piercing yellow eyes.
Wildlife photographer Jay Wolf snapped the photo appearing with this story after getting a tip from a friend and driving to the sighting location.
“I could not believe it was still there,” Wolf says. “First live one I have ever seen!”
WE NEED TO UPGRADE, DON'T WE? This Knife Made Out Nothing But Rice Is Better Than The Knives We Have At Home
Knifemaker "Kiwami Japan" proves yet again that anything can be a knife, having made knives out of plastic wrap, fish and even Jell-O in the past. We're simply waiting for the day he figures out how to make a knife out of air.
Governor Bruce Rauner today congratulated the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice Specialist Interns at the IDJJ graduation ceremony for their work to serve the people of Illinois. The governor commended the agency on the steps it's taken to shift the state's juvenile justice system into a youth-focused, rehabilitative model.
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Josh Brolin revisited his role in the beloved 1985 film The Goonies while attending an 80s themed party.
The 49-year-old actor channeled his character Brand from the family adventure classic for the event and shared a photo of his costume via Instagram on Monday.
In the image, the Oscar-nominee poses alongside his wife, model Kathryn Boyd, and sports the persona’s cut-off T-shirt and red headband while holding exercise equipment.
“80’s themed birthday for my buddy @wsparris1 (Bill Parris) given by his lovely wife @bamkambam (sic),” he captioned the snap. “I didn’t know what to dress as (Henry Rollins? Boy George? A gremlin?) then my wife said, ‘I got you covered’.”
Boyd, who the Avengers: Age of Ultron star married in 2016, also sported 80s clothing for the comical picture.
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On the occasion of Pakistan's 70th Independence Day, a function was organised at the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi on Monday. The Pakistani flag was raised and various delegates were present at the event. On their special occasion, Pakistan's Deputy High Commissioner Syed Haider Shah also gave his warm wishes to India as tomorrow the nation will also celebrate its 70th Independence Day.
Congratulations to the Madison Middle School students whose scientific achievements landed them in a districtwide spotlight! Thanks to science teacher Fred Jenner for the photos and report: Madison MS had four finalists submitting projects at Thursday night's District Science Fair at The Museum of Flight. Sixth graders Elliott Allen, Dahlia Sebastian, Rowan Preedy, and Ian Iserman showed their projects to a large crowd of visitors and twenty plus judges.
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The fire, involving a single-wide mobile home, was reported at 1:07 a.m. on Jan. 1 by a deputy with the Scott County Sheriff's Office who was responding to another call.
Volunteers from Hiltons and Weber City Fire Departments responded to the 1700 block of AP Carter Highway and quickly extinguished the fire, according to Hiltons Volunteer Fire Chief Dale Sanders.
The body, which has not yet been identified, was discovered once the fire was extinguished.
SCSO and the Virginia State Police are investigating the cause of the fire but Sanders said in a press release the cause is believed to be accidental and involved electric heaters.
The body was transported to Roanoke to be identified, per protocol, Sanders said.
Reb: The Russians are clearly taking advantage of our divisions in our government and society. We had better our differences aside in a hurry or we will find ourselves in a very bad position very soon as our enemies divide and conquer us.
March 28 AmRest Holdings SE:
* Said on Monday that it signed the binding head of terms determining conditions on which Yum Restaurants International Holding, Ltd and Pizza Hut Delivery Germany GmbH (PH Delivery) would be willing to proceed with a potential transaction with AmRest
* Under the agreement the company to become Pizza Hut master franchisee for Germany and acquire two Pizza Hut delivery stores in Dusseldorf
* As the result AmRest would become the master-franchisee for 74 restaurants currently operated by multiple sub-franchisees in the German market and would have the right to grant the license to the third parties to operate Pizza Hut restaurants
* Additionally the company would acquire 2 Pizza Hut delivery restaurants from PH Delivery
* The purchase agreement to be signed no later than May 30
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Kidnapping survivor: ‘He cannot destroy who I am, and I won’
The woman held captive on a South Carolina farm said she prayed often while chained inside a metal container and refused to lose hope she would be freed.
HELSINKI — Police in Denmark have intensified their hunt for a missing Swedish journalist who allegedly disembarked from an amateur-built submarine a day before the vessel sunk.
Copenhagen police continued their search Monday on land and at sea for 30-year-old freelance journalist Kim Wall. The search also will cover parts of Swedish territorial waters.
Wall was on a reporting assignment aboard the UC3 Nautilus submarine owned by 46-year-old Danish inventor Peter Madsen. He made a last-minute escape from the sinking vessel Friday and has denied any responsibility for Wall’s fate. Madsen was arrested on preliminary manslaughter charges.
Copenhagen police suspect that Madsen deliberately sunk the submarine though he initially blamed technical problems.
Wall wasn’t found inside the submarine after it was raised and transported for investigation Saturday.
3:02 Look at the massive water flow of Feather River, Sacramento River and Lake Oroville Pause
0:22 Massive rock comes down hill as work on Highway 50 mudslides continues
0:37 American Red Cross operates shelter at Cal Expo
2:52 What you need to know about the massive Oroville dam emergency in California
0:31 Watch incredible water releases from Oroville Dam - 15,000 cubic feet per second
1:06 Yuba, Sutter counties evacuated 'as long as existing threat continues'
0:47 Flooding and high river flows along the American River Parkway
1:45 Bird's-eye view of incredibly high water at American River, Yolo Bypass and Rio Vista bridge
3:58 Boulders, concrete flown in to strengthen damaged Oroville spillway
V.K. Sasikala, who has been jailed in the Parapana Agrahara Central Prison complex, will be sharing her cell with two other women inmates. There will be no VIP treatment or amenities, or A class barracks or air-conditioned cell extended to her; she will be treated as an ordinary prisoner.
She will be assigned the daily task of candle-making in the prison for which she will be paid a remuneration of Rs. 50 a day. Even though Sasikala has asked for home-cooked food, a cot, TV and a separate cell, the prison authorities have turned down these requests.
In the meanwhile, Sasikala’s nephew V. N. Sudhakaran also surrendered and was jailed in the same prison, following the judge turning down his request for more time to surrender.
Hello and welcome to today's Sunderland AFC live blog on Thursday, June 15.
Aberdeen boss Derek McInnes remains the leading candidate for the vacant Black Cats' managers job as they enter their third week without a first-team boss. McInnes is set to begin talks very soon.
The shortlist is getting smaller after Garry Monk was appointed the new manager of Championship rivals Middlesbrough.
Hull City also announced the appointment of Leonid Slutsky as their manager on Friday and Sunderland need to hasten their pursuit of a new manager.
As ever we want to hear from you, so please send us your thoughts over Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/chroniclesafc/ or on Twitter at @ChronicleSAFC.
Join Stuart Rayner, Stuart Jamieson and Sean McCormick for live updates throughout the day as we bring you all the latest news, views and transfer gossip on all things Sunderland AFC.
SEOUL China's actions aimed against the deployment of a U.S. anti-missile radar system are expected to knock 0.2 percentage points from South Korea's economic growth this year, the central bank said on Thursday.
"Considering how China's actions linked to THAAD (Terminal High Altitude Area Defence) are becoming more materialized, we see GDP lowered by 0.2 percentage points due to worse exports to China and fewer Chinese tourists to South Korea," Chang Min, director general of the Bank of Korea's research department, said at a news conference.
(Reporting by Christine Kim and Cynthia Kim; Editing by Kim Coghill)
MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – The search is over for a missing man in Monroe County.
Matthew Palmer, 34, has been found and is safe.
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Before he was found, Palmer was last seen in the Easthaven neighborhood in Amory.
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Rise RecordsAt the Drive In has premiered the video for their song “Call Broken Arrow.” The clip serves as a prequel to the previously released “Hostage Stamps” visual, and takes place in the same creepy, stop-motion animated world.
The “Call Broken Arrow” video also finds the protagonist battling a pair of giant, mechanized spiders. It’s like a post-hardcore version of the Wild Wild West movie. You can watch the video now on YouTube.
Both “Call Broken Arrow” and “Hostage Stamps” are tracks from At the Drive In’s new album, in•ter a•li•a, which was released earlier this year. in•ter a•li•a is the band’s first new LP in 17 years.
At the Drive In is currently on tour in Europe. They’ll return to the U.S. in September to play Chicago’s Riot Fest.
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Philippe Coutinho sparked concerns he would be leaving Liverpool for Barcelona last week after handing in an official transfer request.
The club have since reacted by issuing a statement insisting the Brazil international will not be sold at any price this summer.
Barca, who have reportedly already seen two bids rejected, are understood to be readying an offer in excess of £100million for the midfielder.
However, Jurgen Klopp has claimed nothing has changed regarding the future of the 25-year-old.
"Nothing has changed in the last few days on either side," Klopp said ahead of Liverpool's Champions League play-off clash with Hoffenheim tomorrow.
Spain's Gerard Pique kicks the ball during the World Cup Group G qualifying soccer match between Spain and Albania at the Rico Perez stadium in Alicante, Spain, Friday, Oct. 6, 2017. Alberto Saiz AP Photo
There’s another baby on the way for Ginger Zee and husband Ben Aaron.
The “Good Morning America” meteorologist announced the news Monday morning during her weather forecast.
“Pressure in the Southwest, right about here,” Zee, 36, said next to a circle on the weather map before jumping to the opposite side to share the news.
“And then this area right about here are going to have a shadow from my belly because I’m pregnant!” she quipped.
Zee and Aaron, 35, are the proud parents of 1-year-old Adrian, who is excited to meet his little brother.
“Adrian already asking to hold his little brother… new baby boy coming February 2018!” she captioned a Twitter snapshot of the little guy holding a sonogram.
Zee and Aaron, an NBC personality, married in 2014.
May 30th 1964, Born on this day in Ashland, Kentucky, was Wynonna Judd, country music singer. Her solo albums and singles are all credited to the singular name Wynonna. Wynonna first rose to fame in the 1980s alongside her mother, Naomi, in the country music duo The Judds who scored 14 #1 hits. After The Judds disbanded in 1991, Wynonna began a solo career, seeing her first three singles, “She Is His Only Need”, “I Saw the Light” and “No One Else on Earth” all reaching #1 on the US country singles chart.
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A woman planned for at least a month to poison her grandmother before she finally poured antifreeze in the woman's juice and then gave it to her drink, New Jersey police said.
Elise Conroy was arrested Saturday and faces attempted murder charges for allegedly trying to poison her grandmother. Police said the 84-year-old grandmother drank the tainted juice and suspected something was wrong. She called police, but did not require medical attention, according to the Daily Record of Morris County.
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Conroy, 26, lived in her grandmother’s home.
Conroy allegedly bought the antifreeze in July with the intention of poisoning the older woman.
Conroy was being held pending a detention hearing, which has not yet been scheduled. It wasn't known Saturday if she has retained an attorney.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
A few NHLers took to Twitter to voice their discontent with the NHL's decision Monday including New York Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist left The league issued a release Monday stating that it will not send it players to South Korea for the 2018 Winter Olympics. "It's another opportunity to grow the game and maybe help future players get involved even more".
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A Pakistani horse-cart owner wades through a flooded road after heavy rain fall in Lahore, Pakistan, Tuesday, July 3, 2018. Torrential monsoon rains lashed many cities and towns across Pakistan before dawn Tuesday, flooding streets and killing six people, as authorities struggled to restore normalcy in rain-affected areas. K.M. Chaudary AP Photo
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BOSTON >> A purported psychic who charged an elderly Massachusetts woman more than $3.5 million for exorcisms and “spiritual cleansing” has pleaded guilty to evading taxes.
Federal prosecutors say 41-year-old Sally Ann Johnson of south Florida ran businesses that claimed to offer “psychic readings” and “spiritual cleansing and strengthening.”
Between 2007 and 2014, prosecutors say a Martha’s Vineyard woman paid Johnson more than $3.5 million for services that claimed to rid the woman of demons.
Prosecutors say Johnson didn’t report the income and tried to hide the money so she wouldn’t have to pay taxes on it.
Johnson pleaded guilty in the federal court in Boston Thursday and has agreed to repay the woman. She’s expected to be sentenced in January.
Her attorney did not immediately respond to an email on Friday.
Pascagoula police are searching for a bank robbery suspect. The Hancock Bank on Hwy. 90 was robbed just after 5 p.m.
Police tell us the suspect is a white man, and he left the scene in a vehicle after the robbery. He was last seen driving west on Hwy. 90.
WLOX News Now is working to gather more details on this developing story.
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As many as 60 percent of the Kenyan population now has access to electricity according to official data. But in neighbouring Tanzania, the penetration
EL PASO, Texas - Another mostly dry, hot day in store for the Sun City. There will be a chance for isolated thunderstorms around the area mountains-- Otero and eastern Hudspeth Counties. Wind gusts to 40-45 mph and brief heavy rains possible with some of these storms. Triple-digit temperatures will impact most lowland locations through the 4th of July holiday; with a slight chance for showers. Increased rain chances expected for the remainder of the week and weekend.
QUETTA, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistan's military says suicide bombers blew themselves up near a police vehicle and a security checkpoint in separate incidents in the southwestern city of Quetta, killing five police and wounding eight paramilitary troops.
A military statement Tuesday says a suicide bomber targeted a police vehicle on an airport road killing five police and wounding seven others.
Separately, the statement says two suicide bombers walked to the Frontier Corps checkpoint in the Mian Ghundi area and detonated explosive vests minutes apart, when paramilitaries fired on them.
Police officer Mohammad Aslam said eight wounded troops were hospitalized.
No group claimed responsibility but Islamic militants operating in the region have claimed past such attacks. Baluch separatist groups also have engaged in low-level insurgency in Baluchistan, of which Quetta is the capital.
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March 31Bus Online Co Ltd :
* Sees Q1 FY 2017 net profit to decrease by 28.5 percent to 76.2 percent, or to be 2 million yuan to 6 million yuan
* Says Q1 FY 2016 net profit was 8.4 million yuan
* The reasons for the forecast are decreased investment return and increased R&D expense of new products
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SOUPMAN Inc., of Seinfeld fame, filed for bankruptcy protection in the US, just weeks after a top company executive was charged with tax evasion. Federal prosecutors last month charged the company's former chief financial officer with 20 counts of failing to pay federal income taxes, Medicare and Social Security for Soupman's employees.
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According to Zacks, "Fifth Street Senior Floating Rate Corp. is a business development company. It invests primarily in senior secured loans, including first lien, unitranche and second lien debt instruments.
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP)  One defendant has received a life sentence and his two co-defendants have been given prison terms of more than 100 years each for their roles in the 2015 death of a teenage football player in Tennessee who shielded friends from gunfire.
Knox County Criminal Court Judge Steven Sword sentenced Christopher Drone Bassett to life plus 35 years on Friday. Bassett had faced an automatic life sentence required under Tennessee law after being found guilty of first-degree murder in the death of 15-year-old Zaevion Dobson. Sword sentenced Richard Gregory Williams III to 143 years and Kipling Deshawn Colbert to 109 years.
A jury convicted Bassett of first-degree murder on Dec. 14 and found Williams and Colbert guilty of facilitating the shooting.
Dobson's act of bravery drew praise from then-President Barack Obama.
There were no buses or trolley buses in the Greek capital on Thursday, as workers walked off the job a day after a nationwide general strike in protest at austerity measures.
The 24-hour bus drivers’ strike is affecting the express services to and from Athens International Airport.
Commuters also faced stoppages on the metro and ISAP electric railway, as employees on the former planned to work only from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and on the latter started service at 8 a.m. instead of the usual 5 a.m.
The metro stoppage affects service to and from the airport as well.
The Overtones are back at Sheffield City Hall this weekend with their annual Christmas show.
Since breaking through in 2010 with their debut Good Ol’ Fashioned Love, the group has established their reputation as an act with the unique ability to deliver consistently uplifting music infused with exquisitely crafted vocal harmonies.
It’s no wonder that they have now sold more than a million records and had five UK top five albums.
In Sheffield they will be back celebrating the most wonderful time of the year with a stocking rammed full of Christmas crackers in the shape of good old festive classics such as White Christmas, Santa Claus Is Coming To Town and Let It Snow.
The show is on Friday, December 15 and ticket are at http://bit.ly/2iD2PGR
The iconic NHL trophy is confirmed to appear at the Jacob Street arena thanks to a New Hamburg Minor Hockey alumni.
Washington Capitals video coach Brett Leonhardt will bring the Stanley Cup to where he learned to play hockey. The public is invited for a free viewing on August 2 from 9-11 a.m. before Leonhardt takes it to his parent’s current home in Grand Bend.
“Everyone who has ever laced up skates dreams of someday winning the Stanley Cup,” said Leonhardt. “For me bringing it back to where it all started is a big part of that dream and I am excited to share the Cup with the people of Wilmot and surrounding area.”
Along with being able to take pictures, the public will also have a chance to enter a draw for a signed Alex Ovechkin Washington Capitals jersey during the open house. The proceeds will be going toward New Hamburg Minor Hockey.
Kitchener — Long time Kitchener Rangers trainer Dan Lebold has been added to Canada's staff for the upcoming world junior hockey championships.
He'll join head coach Tim Hunter's crew for the tournament, which runs in Vancouver and Victoria this December.
This will be Lebold's fourth appearance for Canada at the world juniors. He was part of the gold medal winning bench in 1997 and claimed silver with the Canucks in 2010 and 2011.
“I feel important for the club but I don’t know what Juventus think about it”, that’s what Juventus keepe Gigi Buffon told Inter director of sport Piero Ausilio ahead of Saturday’s Juve-Inter. La Stampa, According to today’s edition of however, Buffon has already made a decision about his future. The Italy legend will retire at the end of the current campaign and wants to remain at the club as a director.The Italian paper claims Buffon will meet Marotta next month to decide what his future will be.Buffon is reported to have begun to study English which will be useful for his potential new role at the club.The 40-year-old revealed a few months ago that he could only make a u-turn and decide not to retire if Juve win the Champions League this season.The Italian goalkeeper is currently out of action but Allegri expects him to return to the pitch next week against Bologna.
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PITTSBURG, Kan. - Fireworks will begin at 10:00 p.m. and the display is located at Four Oaks Golf Course so parking around Lincoln Park is sure to give you the best display. Tune into 96.9 FM for coordinating display music!
Lincoln Park will be one way streets (counterclockwise); please prepare to slow down and expect delays throughout the day with increasing traffic in the evening. Parking is not allowed on the shoulder area of Highway 69 bypass, at all, but especially during the fireworks display.
Please plan to arrive early for the best parking area in and around Lincoln Park. Additionally, fireworks are not allowed in Lincoln Park. For more information, call PPRD at 620-231-8310.
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Tom Cruise appeared to be hurt after a stunt went wrong on the set of "Mission: Impossible 6" in London.
The actor was seen limping after he jumped off of scaffolding and hit the side of a building.
TMZ posted a video that shows Cruise trying to jump onto the roof of a building, but the actor falls short and hits the edge with his torso. Within the clip, Cruise attempts to run across the rooftop before he falls to the ground. At one point, he gets up and limps back towards the scaffolding where he is pulled by his harness.
It's unclear as to what the extent of the injury is, or if he was hospitalized.
Cruise, 55, is known for performing many of his own stunts.
"Mission: Impossible 6" is set for release in July 2018. Cruise announced in June that the long-awaited "Top Gun" sequel will be called "Top Gun: Maverick."
American Electric Power (AEP +0.7% ) unveils plans to invest $17.7B over the next three years in its core regulated businesses to improve service to customers and advance new energy technologies.
AEP says the total includes $12.8B in its transmission and distribution systems and $1.7B in renewable energy - not including its 2K MW Wind Catcher project - as the company "work(s) to develop the energy system of the future."
Chairman, CEO and President Nicholas Akins tells the company's annual meeting that the investments will continue to support AEP's operating earnings growth rate of 5%-7%.
Tokyo
Tokyo stocks closed lower Friday on worries over the US economy as Treasury yields hit multi-year highs while investors took profit amid a number of corporate earnings reports with caution ahead of key US jobs data. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index lost 0.90 percent, or 211.58 points to close at 23,274.53, while the broader Topix index ended the session down 0.33 percent, or 6.24 points, at 1,864.20. “Share prices in Japan, like in the US, appear to have heated up too much on expectations of solid earnings reports, and some are seen taking profits,” said Mutsumi Kagawa, senior strategist at Rakuten Securities, in a commentary. Some dealers were also taking to the sidelines ahead of US jobs data due later Friday, analysts said. The dollar traded at 109.70 yen in late Asian trade, up from 109.39 yen in New York.—APP
PHILADELPHIA — Police in Philadelphia have identified the body of a woman found strangled in a creek as a 21-year-old art student.
Police tell WPVI-TV a passerby found Kierra Johnson’s body face-down Friday morning in Cobbs Creek.
Johnson was a student at the Hussian School of Art. She was last seen Thursday, and her family reported her missing the next day.
Police say the cause of death was strangulation.
The investigation is continuing. No arrests have been made.
No other details were released.
Marchment snagged a goal in Sunday's 4-2 defeat to the Railers.
Marchment has split time between Colorado and Utah this season, but with a combined 15 goals and 28 helpers in 63 outings, should at least get a look from AHL clubs heading into the 2018-19 campaign.
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson will conduct his first face-to-face overseas diplomacy this week with some of the most challenging world powers, including Russia and China. The former oil executive departs Wednesday for a G-20 ministerial meeting in Bonn, Germany - his inaugural international trip as the United States' top diplomat.
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BEAUMONT — An 11-year-old Beaumont boy went missing from school Wednesday and police sought the public’s help in finding him.
Hector Gonzalez was last seen at San Gorgonio Middle School sometime Wednesday morning, according to the Beaumont Police Department.
Hector is 5-foot-2, about 150 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a brown shirt and gray shorts.
Anyone who’s seen him or has information regarding his whereabouts was asked to call 911 or the Beaumont Police Department at (951) 769-8500.
Blaming Kim For Kanye
It was funny at first. Kanye is married to someone from a family that loves black men and attaching to their hips at any chance they can get. So naturally the jokes about the Sunken Place are sure to come. And there might have been something there, but not anymore. Kanye has gone full Trump support and alt-right activist and it’s pretty damn disgusting.
Save your trash "well, he married Kim" tweets about Kanye supporting Trump and racist, alt-right rhetoric. Kim campaigned for Hillary. No woman is responsible for that nigga's clownery. — Ira Madison III (@ira) April 21, 2018
Yet people are still blaming Kim K. Is that right? Is it fair? Or should we hold men accountable and stop finding women to blame? Check the debate and see for yourselves.
Former World Series of Fighting champion Justin Gaethje wants to make his way to the top of the UFC lightweight division.
Former World Series of Fighting champion Justin Gaethje wants to make his way to the top of the UFC lightweight division. He said at the World MMA Awards on Tuesday that a win is imperative for him to achieve that goal.
Gaethje lost his last two bouts to Dustin Poirier and Eddie Alvarez. He will look to rebound into the win column when he faces James Vick in the main event of UFC Fight Night 135 on Aug. 25.
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In his new video for "Batman," Jaden Smith storms the Hollywood Walk of Fame in his sparkling white Batman suit just so he can terrorize his impersonators.
You see, Jaden is the real, actual Bruce Wayne, as the preamble to the video establishes. It's up to him to settle the score with the low-rent imposters hustling the Walk of Fame for tips, so he drives on down and picks a fight with a more traditionally dressed Batman. He also stunts on a Superman and Spider-Man for good measure.
We're not saying the five-minute video is unequivocally better than Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, but it does include a shot of Jaden peeing on a mountainside while drinking a rum and Coke, so take that as you will.
The North Dakota Stockmen's Association hosted their annual All Breeds Tour Oct. 4-5, 2017 in the Bowman, North Dakota, area. The event is always a great opportunity to see some of the top purebred operations in a region, and these stops in the southwestern did not disappoint. Over 150 tour goers from across the area and several states took in stops at the following ranches:
Oct. 4 included stops at
Stuber Herfords, Bowman
Brooks Chalky Butte Ranch, Bowman
21 Angus Ranch, New England
Classic Angus Ranch, Regent
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Urlacher Angus Ranch, Regent
Evenson Angus Ranch, Hettinger
Oct. 5 stops were
Lazy JS Ranch, Bowman
Mrnak Hereford Ranch, Bowman
Soreide Charolais, Bowman
Bowman Ranch, Rhame
Spur M Red Angus, Bowman
White's Angus Ranch, Bowman
Landowner Impressed With Firefighters After Monday Night’s 70 Acre Fire Near Airport
Monday night’s winds clocked in excess of 40 mph, whipped two electrical lines into each other near the Lake Chelan Airport, creating a shower of sparks and setting off a 70 plus acre brush fire on the east side of 97A…
061417 Airport Fire 1 :07 “…2:30 in the morning.”
That’s Chelan County Fire District 7 Fire Chief, Tim Lemon…
061417 Airport Fire 2 :53 “…front of it for us.”
The difficult and nearly heroic work of the firefighters Monday night did not go unnoticed by area residents. We received this call during Tuesday’s 2nd Cup of Coffee Program…
061417 Airport Fire 3 :53 “…I was very impressed.”
As many of you know, Reggie’s neighbor and sister is Carmen Collins. Her home was completely destroyed by wildfire in 2015.
Chief Tim Lemon says firefighter success stories are a team effort- and you are part of that team…
061417 Airport Fire 4 :15 “…and safety of the community.”
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MASON CITY, Iowa – A man accused of assaulting another man at a Clear Lake bar is pleading not guilty.
56-year-old Bruce Otto Bonorden of Clear Lake is charged with willful injury causing serious injury for an allegedly attack at Bikerz on January 15. He allegedly pushed another man down a flight of stairs, then kicked and hit him in the head and face.
Clear Lake police say the alleged victim had to be hospitalized for three days.
Bonorden is now due to stand trial on April 4.
Oak Bluffs Health Inspector Ade Solarin has informed the board of health and town administrator Robert Whritenour that he is resigning his post to accept another job.
In an email to The Times Tuesday afternoon, Mr. Solarin confirmed his verbal resignation, but did not specify his new employer. He said his offer is contingent on a successful drug screening, physical examination and background check. He expects to have confirmation, and to submit his written resignation, by early next week.
His resignation comes two months after an MV Times December 16 article “Oak Bluffs Inspectors on Overload” (bit.ly/OBInspect) described Mr. Solarin as frustrated about the difficulty of finding housing on the Island, and the pursuant long and expensive daily commute from New Bedford. He also said that the lack of uniformity with regulations in different Island towns was a frequent source of conflict.
Reno Omokri, a former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, has reacted to the visit of France President, Emmanuel Macron, to President Muhammadu Buhari.
DAILY POST recalls that Buhari on Tuesday night received Macron at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja.
In a tweet, Omokri stated that it was unfortunate for Nigeria that Macro was in primary one when Buhari was the head of state 15 years ago.
“So @EmmanuelMacron was an intern at the French Embassy in Nigeria 15 years ago? Wow! Never underestimate what you can achieve in 15 years.
“Unfortunately for Nigeria, the man who was our head of state when Macron was in primary one is also the man who received Macron as President!,” he wrote.
The Ulster Farmers’ Union says the latest rural crime statistics underline the need for tougher action when criminals are brought before the courts.
Rural crime is down around 15% according to latest figures, but it still costs in excess of £3 million each year in Northern Ireland.
UFU President Barclay Bell says the situation is worsened in Northern Ireland by the ability of thieves to take livestock and expensive machinery across the border.
Mr bell says there initiatives such as trailer marking, freeze branding livestock and the use of tracker devices on tractors and other machinery is welcome, but more must be done in terms of cross border cooperation ……..
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Classes will continue as scheduled at Allan Hancock College on Monday, December 11 at the college’s Santa Maria campus and Lompoc Valley Center to accommodate final exams, however the college’s Santa Ynez Valley Center will be closed Monday because the high school has canceled classes.
As a result, the two final exams scheduled for Monday evening at the Santa Ynez Valley Center will now take place in the Route 246 Ballroom at Hotel Corque at 400 Alisal Road in Solvang.
Doors will open at 5:45 pm and the exams will begin at 6 p.m.
Precautions will be taken and face masks will be available to students, faculty and staff.
Please check the college website at www.hancockcollege.edu for updates and more information.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 4' game
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Louisiana Lottery's "Pick 4" game were:
3-4-0-5
(three, four, zero, five)
The clip follows a young couple as they go from new lovers to broken up and estranged. All the while, both parties can't stop thinking about the other as the ponder reaching out for one more chance.
"One Number Away" is the third single from Comb's debut LP, This One's for You. Watch the brand new music video for the track - here.
Carvana (NYSE:CVNA) is up 9.20% to carve out a post-IPO high of $16.84.
In just five trading sessions, share have jumped 30% as sentiment over the highly-shorted (29% short interest to float) stock has swung positive.
Some analysts think the market overreacted to the decline in used car prices. Carvana slid to as low as $8.14 after the IPO was priced at $15.
While investment firms (mostly underwriters) launched very favorable coverage on Carvana last month, SA contributors aren't so sure about the stock.
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Adairsville Police arrested Shianne Miller, 21 of Fairmount, thi sweek after a routine traffic stop led them to find a large bag of ecstasy pills and well as marijuana.
Reports said that after being pulled over the officer detected an odor of marijuana from the vehicle, and as a result a search was conducted.
A passenger, later identified as Miller, was spotted with a large bulge in her pants in the area of her left thigh.
Miller was instructed to pull the item out and hand it to the officer.
Miller pulled out a small drawstring bag and handed it to the officer.
Upon opening the bag, the officer located a clear plastic bag containing 50 ecstasy pills and approximately 10.7 grams of marijuana.
Miller was transported to the Bartow County Jail where a female jailer searched Miller again and located a clear plastic bag containing approximately 1 gram of cocaine in her bra.
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Living on the Central Coast is living the dream. The mountain and ocean views are simply awe-inspiring.
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THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The tough final climb up the Cauberg hill has been cut from this year’s Amstel Gold Race cycling classic, with organizers saying the move should create a more open race.
Climbing specialists often wait until the short but steep Cauberg shortly before the finish line to make their move in the race that passes through the rolling hills of Limburg province.
Race director Leo van Vliet says he now hopes “to create a more open race, which leads to more potential winners and the attacking riders will have more chance.”
Fans of Dutch climbs will still get the chance to see riders going up the Cauberg – the racers have to climb it three times during the April 16 event.
Borussia Dortmund's Andre Schürrle celebrates after scoring what would turn out to be the winning goal against FC Cologne in a Bundesliga match on Friday, Feb. 2 in Cologne, Germany. EFE/EPA/FRIEDEMANN VOGEL.
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Belgian international Michy Batshuayi had a brace here Friday in his debut with Borussia Dortmund to lead the side to a 3-2 victory over FC Cologne.
The win lifts Dortmund into second place in the Bundesliga, with 34 points from 21 matches. Last-place Cologne have just 13 points.
After dragging Cloudflare to court and accusing the web services company of various types of copyright and trademark infringement, noting that several customers used Cloudflare's servers to distribute pirated content, adult publisher ALS Scan told the California District Court this week that the company should be held liable for copyright infringements committed by its customers . According to TorrentFreak, "The company requests a partial summary judgement, claiming that the CDN provider assists pirates and doesn't qualify for safe harbor protection." From the report:
The helicopter pilot who died helping fight the Port Hills fire near Christchurch yesterday was an ex-SAS serviceman injured in battle. Waimakariri local David Steven Askin, 38, was killed in a chopper crash near the Sugarloaf carpark just after 2pm, police have confirmed this morning.
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A MAN will appear in court next month after being charged with the production and possession of child abuse material at Ballina.
In September last year, a 45-year-old man rented a storage space at a facility in Ballina.
When he failed to pay the rent on the space, the owners entered the premises to clean it out and discovered a quantity of child abuse material.
The items and documents were handed to police.
Officers from Richmond Police District commenced investigations into the material.
Yesterday the 45-year-old man attended Tweed Heads Police Station where he was arrested and taken into custody.
The man was later charged with the production and possession of child abuse material.
He was granted conditional bail to appear at Ballina Local Court on May 17.
Green Day have long been known for having political undertones in their music, and their new song 'Back In The USA' is no different.
Julia Roberts has had some iconic roles over the years, and she reenacted almost every one of them when she stopped by The Late Late Show on Wednesday. Yes, we're talking everything from Pretty Woman to her upcoming film, Wonder, with Jacob Tremblay. Aside from reminding us just how heartbreaking Stepmother is, she also threw in a singing number as she paid homage to her hit film, My Best Friend's Wedding, which turned 20 this year. If you need us, we'll just be rewatching all of Julie Roberts's films for the foreseeable future . . .
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With a winter storm expected over the weekend, Hazleton Mayor Jeff Cusat is reminding motorists that the snow parking ban will be enforced.
Motorists should not park on the side of streets where blue and yellow snow parking ban signs are posted, Cusat said.
The snow parking ban is effective when snow begins to fall and can remain in place for up to 48 hours, depending on the severity of the snowfall, Cusat said.
This weekend would mark the city’s first attempt at enforcing new parking regulations that were adopted by city council.
West Hazleton’s snow-parking ban, meanwhile, is in effect from October through April 15, borough police Chief Brian Buglio said recently. The simplest way to avoid getting a ticket is to comply with the ban, he said.
“If there’s any doubt, move your car,” Buglio said in January.
A County Public Works employee found 15 voting ballots along side the road of Old Highway 99 near Kalama yesterday. The ballots belonged to citizens living in Kalama, Wagon Wheel Lane and Gore Road. Residents in that area are encouraged to contact the Elections Office to verify their ballot has been received.
Sigma Delta Pi, the National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society, will present part its Ciclo de Cine (Film Festival) with a movie titled "La Buena Vida" (The Good Life) on Friday, February 2 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm in 351 Education Building.
The Good Life is the story of the Colombian Village of Tamaquito, told against a global backdrop of rising energy consumption being driven by the pursuit of growth and affluence.
As an Honor Society, Sigma Delta Pi organizes activities that are of very high academic value. The movie will be preceded by a discussion, and there will also be subtitles so that everybody can understand what is going on. This activity is intended to teach both language and culture. Pizza and drinks will be served. Everyone is welcome!
This announcement is represented by a registered student organization.
San Diego County Sheriff's deputies are looking for the public's help in finding the car responsible for striking a bicyclist in Encinitas, leaving her with serious injuries.
Th 30-year-old woman was riding her bike southbound in the designated lane on North Coast Highway 101 near Basil Street around 10 p.m. Friday night.
A Mercedes C series struck the woman and fled the scene, leaving her with severe head trauma, deputies said.
The car is described as a 1993 to 2000 Mercedes C series, either silver or white. The car has damage to the front grill.
If anyone witnessed or has further information about this collision please contact the North Coastal Sheriff's Station Traffic Division. To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477 with information. You may be eligible for up to a $1,000 reward for information leading to a felony arrest.
The Ikom – Calabar highway is currently completely blocked by tanker drivers protesting the puncture of the tyres of one of their trucks by revenue collectors at Ugep. Travellers from Ikom, and Abakaliki axis have been advised to take the Idomi road from Ugep town to connect the highway at Adim while those from Calabar are advised to connect Idomi from Adim then to Ugep. Efforts are
April 5 Merrimack Pharmaceuticals Inc:
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FRISCO — When it comes to futbol and food, Toyota Stadium, home of the FC Dallas has kicked things up a notch. NewsFix hung out with executive chef, Rex Turner, to get the scoop on this season’s tasty treats!
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WEST SPRINGFIELD- With more than 130 beers on hand, crowds were drawn to the Eastern States Exposition's Young Building on Saturday for the third annual Springfield on Tap festival.
Along with local favorites, such as Northampton's Brewmaster Jack, Springfield's White Lion, Greenfield's Lefty's, and Whately's Hitchcock, there were plenty of national heavy hitters such as Dogfish Head, Sam Adams, Lagunitas, Brooklyn and Blue Point. Regional favorites were also represented well, with Allagash (Maine), Spencer (Spencer, Massachusetts), Two Roads (Connecticut) and Otter Creek (Vermont) being featured.
And a variety of food complimented games ranging from cornhole to ladder golf to beer pong.
General admission tickets started at $45 at the door, going up to $60 for VIP tickets, which allowed people to start sampling the beers at 12:30 p.m. instead of 2 p.m. Additionally, designated driver tickets were $10 and available at the door.
California school district settles abuse suit for $2.8M
SULTANA, Calif. (AP) — A school district in central California has paid $2.8 million to settle lawsuits by four former students who say they were sexually molested by a former teacher.
The Fresno Bee reports the former students said in their lawsuit that lack of attention and follow-up from the Monson-Sultana Joint Union School District in Tulare County allowed former teacher David Blancas to prey on students.
The students say Blancas took photos of their genitals as they slept on overnight trips.
The district has already paid $4 million to settle a lawsuit with another former student who went to police in 1995 to report Blancas had abused him.
Blancas was an elementary school teacher for 17 years. He was sentenced to 25 years to life for sexual abuse in 2013.
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Information from: The Fresno Bee, http://www.fresnobee.com
Analysts at Natixis provide a brief technical outlook for trading the EUR/JPY cross in the short to medium-term.
Key Quotes:
“Rallies are seen as the daily volatility has stabilized and as the daily stochastic has picked up to 121.44 (daily Bollinger moving average) ahead of 122.38 (daily parabolic) and 123.22 (daily Bollinger upper band and declining trendline).”
“This last barrier is crucial as its break would reduce the downside threats of a dip back to the supports at 119.41-119.62 (weekly Bollinger moving average) and would pave the way for a sustained recovery to 124.05-124.12 (weekly parabolic), 126.47 (weekly Bollinger upper band). Conversely a drop below 119.62 would send a strong sell signal to 115. The supports are at 120, at 119.41-119.62, at 118.46- 118.60, at 117.50, at 116.30 and 115-115.20.”
Hacking group Anonymous has hijacked a white supremacist website.
A post on its front page reads End of hate: Anonymous now in control of Daily Stormer.
The site is edited by a Trump supporter who posted derogatory comments about Heather Heyer.
The 32 year old was killed in Saturday's clashes in Charlottesville.
I first talked to Pizza Girl on Wednesday afternoon when she was still Carolina Williams. Someone sent me a link to a week-old story on her in the Tennessean.
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This adorable French bulldog gets so jealous when he’s left out of a conversation that he starts ‘singing’ at the top of his voice to try and get his owner’s attention.
The pooch, named Walter, was filmed belting out the doggie equivalent of an opera song in a car last week in a bid to make his presence felt.
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Walter’s owner, who lives in Austin, Tx., said: ‘Walter loves to talk back. If he’s not pleased with a situation, he’ll let you hear it.
‘For this specific situation I was talking to a friend outside my car and he wanted to be apart of the conversation or else he wasn’t going to let me talk.
‘Apparently, nothing I was going to say would stop him from throwing a fit.’
We can see what she means!
The ERT warned that the UK is 'running out of time' to secure a favourable customs arrangement
Speaking at a private meeting with the Prime Minister and Brexit Secretary David Davis, senior representatives from the European Round Table of Industrialists (ERT) stated businesses could cut investment in the UK if the Government fails to provide more clarity over the UK’s future customs plan.
The ERT commented on the discussions, saying: “We appreciate the Prime Minister's openness to ERT views and were able to express our own views and concerns.
“The uninterrupted flow of goods is essential to both the EU and UK economies. This must be frictionless as with a customs union.
“We need clarity and certainty, because time is running out. Uncertainty causes less investment."
The group, which includes bosses from Royal Mail, E.ON, BP and Nestlé, stated that British businesses wanted to secure a post-Brexit trade arrangement which is as frictionless as it currently is within the customs union.
Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite Black Panther, Sigma and Monster Hunter DLC characters Launches October 17 - News
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Capcom announced Black Panther, Sigma and Monster Hunter DLC characters for Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite will launch on October 17.
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Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite is available now for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows PC.
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Just pick the golfers you think will finish 1st through 10th for each of the tournaments. You get points for the place in which your golfers finish and bonus points if you pick them to finish in the right place.
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ATHENS, Greece — Greece’s culture ministry has rejected a request by Italian luxury brand Gucci to use the ancient Acropolis for a fashion event this summer.
Culture Minister Lydia Koniordou told state television a panel of ministry experts turned down the request late Tuesday, adding she was in “total agreement.”
The Acropolis is listed as a World Heritage Site by the United Nations cultural organization, Unesco.
Koniordou said: “We have a duty to defend the importance of (the Acropolis) … a global symbol of democracy and freedom.”
Requests for commercial use of ancient monuments in Greece are rarely approved.
American singer Jennifer Lopez was granted access to the Acropolis for a 2008 photo shoot. The site also featured in the 2014 film “The Two Faces of January” starring Viggo Mortensen and Kirsten Dunst.
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Gardaí in Bishopstown, Co Cork are seeking the public's help in tracing the whereabouts of 35-year-old Deirdre Aherne.
She was last seen on the evening of Monday April 23rd of April at around 5.00pm.
She is described as being 5' 3", of slim build with long brown, blonde hair.
When last seen she was wearing a black fleece sheepskin jacket, black leggings, and a wine top.
Anyone who has seen Deirdre, or who can assist in locating her, is asked to contact Bishopstown garda station on (021)-462-4500 or any garda station.
Editor's note: This page will be updated regularly throughout the NCAA tournament.
Happy March Madness!
The field is set. It's time for the NCAA tournament to begin, and there are plenty of local ties. Five local teams made their way into the NCAA tournament: Texas Tech, TCU, Texas, Oklahoma and Texas A&M. Oklahoma's already gone, but can any of the rest make a deep run?
Keep up with this page throughout the tournament for analysis, reaction, TV information and more from our experts and bloggers. Let's dance.
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Congressman Mike Conaway (R-TX) spoke with us this afternoon to talk about the shooting in Alexandria, VA.
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To celebrate the grand opening, the Columbia restaurant will offer FREE build-your-own artisanal pizzas on Thursday, April 20th from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. to anyone who follows Blaze Pizza on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook. The highly anticipated restaurant, which features a 2,800 square foot interior with seating for 71 and an additional 52 seats on an outdoor patio, is located in the Columbia Towne Center, near Regal Theater in Sandhill .
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Fargo Police Searching For Break-in Suspect
The man, who was wanted on warrants, ran on foot when police attempted to stop him in the 100 block of 18th Street South shortly after 2:30 a.m Monday.
FARGO (KFGO) – A man who fled Fargo police is suspected of breaking into a home to hide.
The man, who was wanted on warrants, ran on foot when police attempted to stop him in the 100 block of 18th Street South shortly after 2:30 a.m Monday.
About the same time, residents of a home in the neighborhood called to report someone had broken a window and was inside.
Police set up perimeter, searched the home, and did a canine search but didn’t find the intruder.
Given the time and proximity to the original incident, police believe it was the same person.
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - A state-linked Saudi newspaper says the kingdom's prosecutors have asked for the death sentence for a man suspected of being behind an attack on a German diplomatic car.
Medina news website reported Tuesday the Saudi citizen, who was unnamed, has been accused of burning tires to shut down a road in the eastern town of al-Awamiya and shooting at a car carrying German diplomats. The news site did not say when the alleged shooting occurred.
The Saudi Interior Ministry in March 2014 had announced the arrest of Ahmed al-Aradi in connection with an attack that burnt a German diplomatic vehicle in al-Awamiya and a number of other crimes, including robbery.
Al-Awamiya is heavily populated by the kingdom's minority Shiites and has been a flashpoint of anti-government unrest.
Google is rolling out its subscription tool, Subscribe with Google, on April 24, and it picked newspaper chain McClatchy as its first launch partner, using the opportunity to show its support of local news outlets. The tool will let people subscribe to online publications in a two-click process and highlights in search results content from the publications that people subscribe to.
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After playing for the NFL’s St. Louis (now L.A.) Rams and the New York Jets, running back Zac Stacy retired from football in 2017 after suffering a broken ankle in 2015.
Now healthy, Stacy is looking to restart his career with the Saskatchewan Roughriders.
Castro is hitting just .140 with the Rockies this season and hasn't started since May 23.
A hot start at Triple-A earned the versatile infielder a promotion in early May, but he's done little at the plate since joining the big-league team. Castro is making contact at an 84 percent clip, but he's doing little with the balls he puts in play. The Rockies recently called up Ryan McMahon to fill in for DJ LeMahieu (thumb) at second base, so Castro appears to be relegated to a full-time bench role once again.
Nathaniel Reid Bakery brings samples by the studio
Nathaniel Reid joins us to talk about his bakery, how things are going at his Kirkwood location, and why most American bakeries don’t get croissants right
Nathaniel Reid joins us to talk about his bakery, how things are going at his Kirkwood location, and why most American bakeries don’t get croissants right
Mrs. Anna Moss Hedgecough of Cookeville died at the Cookeville Regional Medical Center at 9:45 p.m. Friday evening March 16, 2018 at the age of 73.
Mrs. Hedgecough is at the Carthage Chapel of Sanderson Funeral Home were the family were to make arrangements on Tuesday afternoon March 20th.
Complete arrangements will be published in the next week edition of the “Courier”.
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Over the last couple months, Wavves have teamed up with Culture Abuse, covered a Christmas classic, and remixed a video game theme. Today, Nathan Williams’ project has released a cover of the Electric Prunes’ “Onie,” off the California rock band’s 1967 debut album. It’s a lo-fi take that’s more in line with the earliest Wavves material, and you can listen to it below, alongside a just-announced run of European dates.
TOUR DATES:
06/06 Manchester, UK @ Gorilla
06/07 Leeds, UK @ Belgrave Music Hall
06/08 London, UK @ Tufnell Park Dome
06/09 Hilvarenbeek, NL @ Best Kept Secret Festival
06/11 Berlin, DE @ Cassiopeia
06/13 Antwerp, BE @ Trix Club
06/14 Paris, FR @ La Maroquinerie
06/15 Budapest, HU @ Kolorado Festival
BRUSSELS, March 19 (Reuters) - EU antitrust authorities are investigating whether limits placed by German grid operator TenneT on cross border electricity capacity with Denmark breaches EU antitrust rules.
The European Commission said it has a “constructive dialogue” with the German transmission system firm TenneT, a subsidiary of the Dutch government-owned operator of electrical grids in the Netherlands and Germany TenneT Holding IPO-TTH.AS.
“The electricity produced by a wind mill in one country can reach the consumers in another,” Europe’s antitrust Commissioner Margrethe Vestager said in a statement on Monday.
“Our investigation into TenneT is part of our efforts to ensure that electricity grid operators do not unjustifiably restrict the free flow of electricity between member states, to the detriment of European energy consumers.” (Reporting by Alissa de Carbonnel @AdeCar Editing by Foo Yun Chee)
I've seen adverts for extremely well paid "hands off" lead manager roles. What is the point of these kind of roles? They seem largely like a glorified technical secretary who provides occasional opinions and administers a kanban/agile board - so I can see they deserve secretarial level pay. Why one earth do companies pay top dollar for such roles?
Svend Petersen managed the Beverly Hills Hotel poll for over 20 years! Now at age 89, Svend struggled after leaving the hotel, and ended up homeless and in trouble with the IRS… One of his closest friends started a GoFundMe with a goal of $5900 to help him get back on his feet. Now they’ve raised over $11,000!! With a special $5000 donation from Sandra Bullock! It’s Today’s “Good Feeling Story of the Day”
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State Reps. Whit Betts (R-78) and Cara Pavalock D’Amato (R-77), and State Sen. Henri Martin (R-31) invite Bristol residents to join them for their monthly Coffee Hour event on Friday, July 6 at Rodd’s Restaurant (854 Farmington Ave., Bristol).
The public is invited for coffee and conversation from 8 to 9 a.m. to meet with their legislators in a relaxed setting and hear the latest updates from the State Capitol, including the issues that shaped the 2018 Legislative Session.
All residents are encouraged to attend and discuss any legislative or local concerns. Coffee will be provided.
Those unable to attend the event but would like to discuss any concerns may contact Betts and Pavalock-D’Amato at 1-800-842-1423 and Martin at (860)240-0022.
Charleston police arrested a homeless woman who they say ransacked an East End office. 32-year old Jennifer Sutherland is charged with breaking and entering after a maintenance employee at a building on Washington Street East found her sleeping in an office. Charleston Police Department said she was in possession of a needle and drug paraphernalia and said she had used meth before going into the office, and had ransacked the office space.
CLEVELAND — Newly elected Hall of Famer Jim Thome won’t be enshrined with Chief Wahoo.
Thome played most of his career with the Cleveland Indians and “fully” supports the team’s decision to remove the divisive Wahoo logo from its uniforms. He prefers to have the club’s block “C” logo on his Cooperstown plaque.
The slugger feels the “C” logo is “the right thing to do.” Thome plans to speak with his wife, Andrea, and Hall of Fame officials before making a final decision.
Thome wore the Chief Wahoo logo while playing for the Indians from 1991-2002 and again when he returned in 2011. The left-handed hitter belted 612 home runs, eighth on the career list.
The Wahoo logo will be removed from jersey sleeves and caps starting in the 2019 season, when Cleveland hosts the All-Star Game.
The Blackfoot Broncos returned home on Friday to tackle the Skyline Grizzlies in an important High Country Conference matchup with seeding implications on the line. The Broncos played inspired game from the outset to build an early lead and maintained that lead throughout the contest.
The Broncos would hit buzzer beaters in each of the first three quarters on their way to an impressive 61-53 win over Skyline.
Please read the entire article in the Saturday edition of the Morning News.
A former Hickory Police dispatcher was arrested Friday after 65 pounds of marijuana was found in her home near Claremont.
Read more in the weekend edition of the O-N-E.
The Bristol Police Department is currently seeking any information on locating Evelyn Rodriguez from 293 Farmington Avenue who was last seen by her mother at 6 p.m. on Feb. 1. Rodriguez is described as a Hispanic 13 year old female with brownish red hair, 5’2” tall and weighs 160.
Anyone with information is asked to call Bristol Police (860) 584-3011.
Here's the latest on the money coming to the state of Mississippi from BP because of the oil disaster. It's the same as before. People who don't live anywhere near the coast want a chunk of the money.
FORT WAYNE, Ind (WANE) Mayor Tom Henry will give his State of the City address Wednesday afternoon.
He plans to highlight the city’s successes in 2016 and look ahead to 2017. The theme for this year’s speech is “Fort Wayne Point of Destination”.
The address is free and open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to arrive at the Grand Wayne Center by 11:45 a.m. for the noon speech. A reception will follow the address.
The speech will air live on NewsChannel 15 and wane.com.
Condon stopped 26 of 28 shots in Sunday's loss to the Capitals.
Condon gave a strong effort, but he was outdueled by Capitals netminder Braden Holtby. That's three straight losses for the 26-year-old, who has taken the reigns while Craig Anderson deals with his family situation. Condon was great Sunday and is sporting a solid .917 save percentage, so he remains a very viable fantasy option while Anderson is out.
Former Alabama football coach Gene Stallings has suffered a mild stroke, school officials confirmed to ESPN.
Stallings and former Auburn coach Pat Dye were scheduled to speak in Huntsville, Alabama, on Monday night, and in Montgomery on Tuesday at events put on by The Legendary Coaches group.
Event organizers posted on their Facebook page that Stallings, 82, suffered the stroke while awaiting his flight at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and was taken to a hospital, where he was said to be in good spirits.
Stallings, who led Alabama to the 1992 national championship, also had a stroke in May while in Montgomery to introduce Clemson coach Dabo Swinney at a banquet.
Stallings was the Crimson Tide coach from 1990-96. He's also a former Texas A&M and St. Louis/Phoenix Cardinals coach.
Information from The Associated Press was used in this report
Join us, fellow boozehounds and wing fanatics. We will cheers delish beers and grub on tasty chix wings, every last Thursday of the month at the Drink Wisconsinbly Pub.
We present to you... EAT WINGSCONSINBLY.
During these mini fests-of-flavor, some of our most adored Wisconsin craft breweries will exhibit their most cherished brews on our tap lines, and challenge us to create and compete with our own house wing recipes-using their beer. We honestly can not think of a pairing we could cherish more.
FIRST UP: May 31st
Super local, super awesome, MOBCRAFT BREWERY. We will feature their Bat$hit Crazy coffee brown ale in our wing du jour for the night.
It might be a sexy dry rub, or our take on chicken and waffles... Maybe we get the smoker out? Don't overthink it, just get this on your calendar, tell your friends, and stop by the Pub.
On the "Whole 30" Diet? No problem. There is word of a neighborly wing eating competition.
Someone is eating a whole 30 wings.
FUTURE BREWERIES TO BE ANNOUNCED.
In the 70 years since India and Pakistan were created from the former British Empire, there has never been a venue focused on the stories and memorabilia of those who survived that chaotic and bloody chapter in history — until now.
A new museum on the Partition of the Indian subcontinent opens this week, as the two South Asian giants mark seven decades as independent nations.
The exhibitions are housed in the red-brick Town Hall building in the north Indian border city of Amritsar. They include photographs, newspaper clippings and donated personal items meant to tell the story of how the region's struggle for freedom from colonial rule turned into one of its most violent episodes.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Storm Gert has strengthened into the second hurricane of the 2017 Atlantic season, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said on Monday.
The hurricane, now located about 445 miles (720 km) west of Bermuda with maximum sustained winds of 75 miles per hour (120 km/h), is moving toward the north at about 8 miles per hour (13 km/h) at present, the NHC said.
"Swells generated by Gert will spread northward along the east coast of the United States from North Carolina northward to Long Island during the next couple of days," it added.
(Reporting by Arpan Varghese in Bengaluru)
Alexandre Arnault is starting to build out his team at Rimowa.
He has appointed Hector Muelas, who rose to prominence in fashion as chief image officer at Donna Karan International, as chief brand officer of the German luggage maker.
European markets opened mixed as reports of further political disruption in the White House tested investors' nerves.
A 46-year-old man, who was wanted by police for the death of Hoden Said, has been found deceased in the Town of Shelburne, Peel police said on Friday.
At around 7:20 p.m. on Jan. 27, investigators received a call from the homeowner of a basement apartment in the Kennedy Rd. and Rutherford Rd. in Brampton, Peel police said.
Hoden Said, 30, was found suffering from obvious trauma and was pronounced dead at the scene. Witnesses reported a disturbance within the residence at approximately 2:30 p.m. that day, a news release by homicide investigators stated.
A man was seen leaving the area on foot.
On Thursday, Peel police issued a Canada-wide warrant for Nicholas Anthony Young who was wanted for the second-degree murder of Said. On Friday night, investigators said they had located Young deceased in the Town of Shelburne. Police said his death is not suspicious.
The junior home cooks are divided into two groups and use the kitchen of an upscale Los Angeles hotel to prepare breakfast for the guests.
Event time: 9pm-1am
Almighty Vinyl makes one last bar stop before the summer festival season. Join us at Kelly's Bleachers Big Bend for music and merriment of the classic rock variety.
Arrive early for a good spot and enjoy some great food before the show.
We can't wait to see you all again!!
$8 cover charge
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FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO): Allen County Auditor Tera Klutz will soon be Auditor of the entire state of Indiana.
The Journal Gazette reports that Governor-Elect Eric Holcomb has chosen Klutz to replace current Auditor Suzanne Crouch, who will become Indiana’s Lieutenant Governor.
Klutz was first elected to the Allen County post in 2010, and then re-elected in 2014. A caucus will be held to fill the vacancy her appointment leaves behind.
State officials will be sworn in on January 9th in Indianapolis.
A significant deterioration took place this morning in the condition of Lithuanian haredi-religious leader Rabbi Aharon Leib Shteinman, who is hospitalized at the Mayanei Hayeshua hospital in Bnei Brak.
Previously it was reported that resuscitation activities were performed. People are asked to pray for Rabbi Aharon Yehuda Leib ben Gitel Feiga.
The Grammy Awards was once again the red carpet for mavericks and mischief makers in the style stakes... but who do you think deserves to be crowned Belle of the Ball for 2017?
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — The Chabad Center for Jewish Life at the University of Illinois plans to dedicate its new menorah this week after its previous menorah was vandalized four times in recent years.
The (Champaign) News-Gazette reports the dedication will be 5 p.m. Wednesday. Crews installed the rectangular steel structure Monday morning. The new structure is more than 9-feet (3-meters) tall with steel reinforcements. It weighs 3,600 pounds (1632.95 kilograms) and is 3-feet (0.91-meters) deep into the ground. It will feature a menorah on one side and the university’s block “I” logo on the other.
Rabbi Dovid Tiechtel says the only work left is to provide electricity for LED lighting. He says there’s been interest from other communities waiting to put up the previous menorah once it is taken down.
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Information from: The News-Gazette, http://www.news-gazette.com
April 12 AVJennings Ltd:
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Hundred, if not thousands, gathered around the Fayette County Fairgrounds to enjoy the spectacle.
Featuring a “USA” chant, smiley faces and a variety of colors, the display on Tuesday was full of explosive moments.
A scene from the finale of the 2018 Fire In The Sky firework display.
The 2018 Fire In The Sky July Fourth firework celebration was held on a clear Tuesday evening for residents to enjoy. The display used fire as well as fireworks during the performance.
African telecommunications company Vodacom Group Ltd. (VOD.JO) said Thursday it has appointed Jabu Moleketi as its new chairman, replacing Peter Moyo who announced in April that he would be retiring at the annual general meeting on July 18.
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Mr. Moleketi, who is currently an independent non-executive director and a member of the board since 2009, will take up his new role on July 19.
Mr. Moyo joined Vodacom at listing in May 2009.
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COLONIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) – Crews responded to a fire at a Wendy’s on Central Avenue.
The building was closed at the time of the fire.
No one was inside and no injuries were reported.
The owner of the McDonald’s next door says the Wendy’s was shut down a year ago for about three weeks to be remodeled.
Even with multiple teams armed with water canons taking direct aim at the fire.
The building is likely a complete loss.
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MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich. (WXYZ) - Madison Heights police are investigating a deadly hit-and-run accident.
A 37-year-old woman from Warren was struck Saturday night while crossing 12 Mile Road just west of Dequindre.
According to police, the driver left the scene eastbound on 12 Mile through Dequindre and into the city of Warren.
Witnesses describe the vehicle as a newer model full size pickup truck, dark in color.
Vehicle debris collected at the scene indicates the pickup may be a 2005-2008 full size Dodge Ram, with damage to the front driver’s side grill and missing the driver’s side headlight and housing unit.
The Madison Heights Police Department is asking for assistance in identifying the vehicle and the driver. Anyone with possible information is asked to call the Madison Heights Police Department at 248-585-2100
The 2nd ranked Roughriders beat the Archers Friday 2-0 to move on in the Region 16 tournament.
0:57 Leon Rice: 'I've been to a dude ranch before' Pause
0:18 Boise State's Lupfer on fire from 3-point range
7:13 Leon Rice: 'We made 18 and our guys are kicking themselves'
1:02 Boise State’s 3-point barrage
2:52 Boise State's Dickinson talks about bouncing back after loss, former teammate Trae Young
5:15 Hutchison after loss at Nevada: 'We're still hungry.'
0:50 What do sewer rats have to do with basketball? Leon Rice explains.
1:05 Watch Chandler Hutchison’s finishing flourish vs. Utah State
1:27 Watch Boise State coach Leon Rice wade through the Boise River
Maxine Waters now sees a Russian behind every mailbox and lamp post.During an anti-Trump tirade at an urban housing event, the California congresswoman went on a stem winder about Russia and the Kremlin's alleged love for the American president.She theorized Russia wanted to elect Trump so he would lift sanctions to allow Russia to drill for oil in the Arctic.President Obama created the sanctions. She claimed Trump "hates" Obama."I want to tell you they absolutely hacked our Democratic National Committee-absolutely did that," she told the audience to cheers."They don't play. They mean business," Waters declared.C-SPAN blamed the moment on an "internal routing error.""We don't believe that we were hacked," the network said in a statement.
2:27 Dave Barry discovers something other than fish in the ocean off Rio Pause
5:48 Dave Barry's 2016 Holiday Gift Guide
1:38 Dave Barry goes searching for protesters on the campaign trail
57:11 Dave Barry and Carl Hiaasen talk politics, Florida and a presidential bid at the Miracle Theatre
1:20 The United States of Powerball
1:10 Riding along Broadway with Wichita police officers
1:28 The day Cassius Clay and The Beatles shared the ring
3:34 Boxer filibusters a bill rider she calls 'awful'
1:24 Gun dealer describes confusion, complexity in California's new gun laws
This Flu Season is INSANE! And I will not (hopefully) become it’s next victim! Everyone at our studios is dropping like flies. It already took down Madden & Boss Lady Angie Good last week and now it looks like that it might have Riley in it’s grasp.… More
Kevin Scruggs interviewed his daughter Mackenzie on her first day of school since the 1st grade and just a few weeks ago, she graduated from high school.
This is the most beautiful graduation gift/family keepsake I’ve ever seen!
(Video & Image Courtesy of Kevin Scruggs/YouTube)
Two men in the process of loading $22,000 worth of roofing supplies into a vehicle after breaking into a Milton business were surprised by several Halton regional police officers on the scene Saturday night.
Police chased the men who fled Gibson Building Supplies on Holgate Crescent in a rented cube truck, with roofing supplies spilling onto the roadway. Halton police pinned the vehicle at Regional Road 25 and Bronte Road in Milton and quickly captured the pair after they fled from the vehicle.
The suspects had allegedly entered the business forcibly using power cutting tools, managing to steal more than $22,000 worth of roofing supplies.
One man from Mississauga and another from Toronto were held for bail and are facing numerous charges.
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HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania's Democratic Party chairman says he's acceding to Gov. Tom Wolf's request that he resign in the wake of his comments to a columnist about the party's responses to sexual misconduct allegations against politicians.
In a statement Friday, Marcel Groen said he didn't agree with Wolf's assessment, but didn't want to be a distraction to the party. At one point in The Philadelphia Inquirer's column , Groen says Wolf is already unhappy with him.
Groen says some comments were taken out of context and some were inaccurate, but he also says he should have spoken more artfully and clearly.
The 72-year-old Groen is a Montgomery County lawyer who became party chairman in 2015.
The columnist, Will Bunch, says all of Groen's comments were reported accurately and the context stands for itself.
Officials with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the Cairo Police have arrested the man they say robbed a convenience store last month.
Timothy Henderson, 23, was arrested Friday in Cairo. He has been charged with Aggravated Assault, Possession of a Firearm during the Commission of a Felony, and Criminal Attempt to Commit Armed Robbery.
On Thursday, January 25, 2018, a masked man stormed into Hud’s Convenience Store, on 5th Street S.E., in Cairo, and shot the clerk, in an apparent robbery attempt.
The Thomasville Business Action Council came together to offer a reward of up to $20,000 for information in the case.
Henderson is being held in the Grady County Jail.
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MOSCOW (Sputnik) — No country has officially accused Russia of violating the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF), Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Wednesday, noting Moscow's continued commitment to the 1987 accord.
"Nobody officially accused Russia of violating the INF Treaty," Peskov told reporters. "Of course Russia was and remains committed to its international obligations, including in the framework of the agreement."
US media reported Tuesday that Russia deployed ground-based nuclear cruise missiles in purported violation of the Russia-US agreement that prohibits the development, testing or fielding of ground-based cruise missiles with a range of 300 to 3,400 miles.
CLEVELAND (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday afternoon’s drawing of the Ohio Lottery’s “Pick 4 Midday” game were:
0-3-2-5
(zero, three, two, five)
The circus acrobats of Wise Fool New Mexico are ready, willing, and able to prepare Santa Fe for the challenges of the new year. With two enchanting performances of aerial tricks, tumbling flips, and gravity-defying stunts, the Wise Fool Holiday Cabaret has the power to thrill and amaze even the most world-weary among us.
Start the conversation, or Read more at Santa Fe New Mexican.
The point of is to show that on any given day, several hundred people come through the doors of the libraries serving the Minot area. The libraries include the Minot Public Library, the Minot Air Force Base Library, the Gordon B. Olson Library at MSU, the Angus L. Cameron Medical Library at Trinity Health Center and the Ward County Public Library.
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There are plenty of familiar faces in Channel 4's new drama Ackley Bridge - but can you tell who the actors are from their own school pictures?
The drama is set in a fictional Yorkshire Mill town and centres around the merging of schools which brings a clash cultures for the largely divided white and Asian communities.
Pupils from Trinity Academy, North Halifax Grammar School, Crossley Heath School and Calderdale College are reportedly featuring in the show.
The cast includes familiar faces including former EastEnders soap stars Paul Nicholls and Jo Joyner, Sunetra Sarker (Casualty and Brookside), Adil Ray (Citizen Khan) and Poppy Lee Friar (Eve).
And there may be some local faces in the mix as the show’s director, Penny Woolcock, is keen to nurture local talent.
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No color, no flavor! Watch as Gordon Ramsay walks the junior chefs through cooking the perfect, pan seared chicken breast.
Rosemount police said Wednesday, June 14, that Michael Thomas Olin, 37, of Hibbing was arrested by St. Peter police and charges were pending.
The arrest was made at 6:58 p.m. on suspicion of theft, according to police. About two hours earlier, at 4:49 p.m., Rosemount officers were called to Merchants Bank, 15055 Chippendale Ave., on a report of a robbery.
Employees said one male suspect entered the bank, presented a demand note to a teller and then fled with an undisclosed amount of money. Police said no weapon was displayed during the robbery. Nobody was injured.
The suspect was described as a white male in his mid-30s to 40s, approximately 5 foot 10 inches to 6 feet and weighing 200 pounds to 225 pounds. The suspect was wearing a dark-colored T-shirt, tan cargo shorts and sunglasses during the robbery.
Rosemount police and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension released a photo of the suspect about 9 p.m. Authorities said Wednesday charges against Olin were pending.
A man is in the hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries following a shooting Monday night.According to Durham police, the incident happened just before 8 p.m. in the 1200 block of Camden Avenue.Officers said the unidentified victim was transported to the hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries.No suspect information is available at this time; however, an investigation is ongoing.Those with information are asked to call CrimeStoppers at (919) 683-1200.
THE Mill at Sonning is bidding to retain the title of the UK’s most welcoming theatre.
It won the accolade at last year’s UK Theatre Awards and has been nominated again this year. The award will be decided by an online public vote, which is open until September 19.
The 12 regional winners will be announced on September 29 and the overall winner on October 15.
Votes can be cast at www.uktheatre.org/vote
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - Activist investor Elliott Management Corp said on Monday that NXP Semiconductors NV is worth $135 per share on a intrinsic standalone basis, more than the $110 Qualcomm Inc has offered to buy the company.
Elliott Management, which has a stake of about 6 percent in NXP, told fellow shareholders in a letter that Qualcomm’s offer was acting as a ceiling on NXP’s valuation.
In August, Elliott indicated it was pushing for a higher price tag in NXP’s pending $38-billion sale to Qualcomm. (Reporting by Aishwarya Venugopal in Bengaluru; Editing by Savio D‘Souza)
A local firefighter captured video of swirling wind creating a mini-tornado called a "dust devil" during a May 26 Little League baseball game in Libertyville, northwest of Chicago. (May 30) AP
NEW YORK (AP) — McDonald's says it has reached a settlement with a U.S. labor agency over a lawsuit that could have decided if the fast-food company should be liable for hiring, pay and other decisions made at its franchised restaurants.
The lawsuit, filed in 2016 by the National Labor Relations Board, contended that McDonald's should be considered a "joint employer" with its franchises. But the settlement, if approved by a judge, would squash that.
NLRB did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
McDonald's Corp., based in Oak Brook, Illinois, says the settlement is the first step toward ending "wasteful multi-year litigation."
Kristaps Porzingis has been getting a lot of action off the court.
The New York Knicks forward was spotted leaving Marquee nightclub with a hot blond model named Bambi last week, TMZ reported, but she wouldn’t be the only babe on the Latvian lothario’s mind.
The 22-year-old NBA Unicorn began following “belfie”-obsessed fitness model Jen Selter.
Selter, 23, responded by liking several of Porzingis’ own Instagram posts and claiming that the unicorn was her “new favorite emoji” before editing her post — but screenshots are forever.
In another shot, Selter wrote that she was “missing NYC a bit.” Wonder why.
Here’s hoping Porzingis has better luck than Clint Frazier did.
ANITA PALLENBERG, MUSE FOR THE ROLLING STONES, DEAD AT 73.
Mad, bad, and dangerous to know – not least of which because of how smoking hot she looked in the late ‘60s, before the heroin, coke, booze, and God knows what else took its toll.
PRAGUE Czech Prime Minister Bohuslav Sobotka said on Wednesday he would step down as the leader of his Social Democrat party but remain the head of the government, a move to shore up his party's prospects before an October parliamentary election.
The changes in the party come as the Social Democrats slip further in polls behind the junior ruling party ANO, led by the billionaire former finance minister Andrej Babis.
(Reporting by Robert Muller; Writing by Jason Hovet; Editing by Larry King)
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TORONTO — The Toronto Argonauts have restructured quarterback Drew Willy's contract.
According to a league source, the restructuring includes extending the deal through 2018.
Willy, 30, was reportedly scheduled to receive a $100,000 bonus later this month.
Toronto acquired the six-foot-four, 220-pound quarterback from the Winnipeg Blue Bombers last September.
Willy completed 137-of-191 passes for 1,473 yards with five TDs and four interceptions in 2016.
Piecing Community Together, an event designed to bring together those impacted by homelessness with the larger community, will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 14, at McMinnville Cooperative Ministries, 544 N.E. Second St. A free turkey dinner will be served. There will be a special arts project to work on as well as live music from the Humlie School of Music.
For more information, contact Elise Hui at 503-883-4318 or ehui@hayc.org.
Senate pays $230,000 to firm investigating its ex-president
BOSTON (AP) — The Massachusetts Senate has paid nearly $230,000 to a law firm it hired to investigate whether former Democratic Senate President Stan Rosenberg broke Senate rules following sexual misconduct allegations against his estranged husband Bryon Hefner.
The Boston Globe reported Monday the Senate made the payment to the law firm of Hogan Lovells this month. The Senate announced in December that it was hiring the firm.
The payments come as Hefner is due to make his first court appearance.
Hefner is scheduled to be arraigned Tuesday in Suffolk Superior Court on charges of sexual assault, distributing nude photos without consent and criminal lewdness. He was indicted by a grand jury last month.
Hefner's attorney has said his client intends to plead not guilty and contest the evidence and witnesses against him.
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Sidelined AIADMK leader TTV Dhinakaran today greeted Rahul Gandhi for his elevation as Congress President, wishing him a 'sterling' tenure."Congratulations to @OfficeOfRG on being elected as Congress President unopposed. Wish you a sterling tenure in the footsteps of the illustrious past presidents of the more than a century-old Congress party," he said in a tweet tagging Gandhi's official Twitter handle.Earlier, Congress' Central Election Authority head Muallapally Ramachandran had said Mr Gandhi was elected unopposed as the Congress president.Rahul Gandhi will collect the certificate formally declaring his ascension to the post on December 16, Mr Ramachandran had said.47-year-old Mr Gandhi succeeds his mother Sonia Gandhi, who held the post for 19 years.
TISHOMINGO, OK (KXII) -- The man who was shot after trying to attack a Tishomingo police officer with a knife was arrested in his Texas hospital, charged with three counts of aggravated assault on a police officer, one count of first-degree burglary, and one count of domestic abuse by strangulation.
The shooting occurred Monday evening after 8 p.m. When police officers arrived, they found Jered Keith Tolbert, 34, destroying the inside of the home. Tolbert walked outside with a knife advanced toward several officers. No officers were hurt in the incident.
Tolbert was taken to a Texas hospital for treatment of two gunshot wounds to the upper body. He is still hospitalized.
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YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 3, ARMENPRESS. Iran is preparing grounds for encouraging the increase of exports of Armenia’s non-oil products, Iran’s Ambassador to Armenia H.E. Seyed Kazem Sadjadi said during a meeting with Iranian businessmen in Armenia, IRNA reports.
“The Iranian embassy will spare no efforts to encourage trade turnover between Tehran and Yerevan”, he said.
According to him, the development of ties with Armenia in all sectors has important significance for Iran.
Iranian businessmen suggested creating a Supreme Council of Iranian Businessmen.
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Kris Dunn lays the ball up over Orlando Magic's Evan Fournier during the first half. Kris Dunn dug back into his high school bag of tricks to electrify the Target Center crowd on Sunday night during the Timberwolves' loss to Portland.
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A skydiver in Massachusetts spent a little time hanging in the trees following his scary plummet back to Earth.Aatif Rathod was stuck in a tree off the ground for nearly four hours.He said he was falling to the ground and couldn't deploy his main parachute. After three tries he still had enough altitude to cut the main chute and open his reserve."I don't understand how this happened but I landed perfectly in a tree sitting on a branch so, as luck had it I was ok," said Rathod.The police and fire department were called to help get him out of the tree.Rathod was not hurt.He says the incident shouldn't keep others from trying skydiving and still thinks it's a safe sport.
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Ebony, 13, has been missing from the Landsborough area since Saturday. Her grandmother, Rosemary Kampf, has made a desperate plea for information on her whereabouts.
Ebony, 13, has been missing from the Landsborough area since Saturday. Her grandmother, Rosemary Kampf, has made a desperate plea for information on her whereabouts. Contributed
The grandmother of a missing 13-year-old Coast girl has made a desperate plea for information on her whereabouts.
In a Facebook post Rosemary Kampf said her granddaughter, Ebony, had been missing from the Landsborough area since Saturday morning.
She urged anyone with information to contact her or Policelink on 13 14 44.
Ms Kampf has been contacted for further comment, but has not yet responded.
Another Coast teen, Stage Moore, 15, went missing from the Tewantin area on April 17, but was found yesterday after extensive media coverage.
Former Test player Adam Voges says he has big shoes to fill after being named Western Australia's new coach.
Voges has been signed on a three-year deal and replaces Justin Langer, who was named Australia's new head coach several weeks ago.
Adam Voges will replace Justin Langer as WA head coach. Photo: Jay Cronan
Langer enjoyed remarkable success as WA coach, guiding the Perth Scorchers to three BBL titles, and the Warriors to two one-day titles.
He also led WA to two Sheffield Shield finals.
Voges retired from first-class cricket last year, and quit the Twenty20 ranks earlier this year.
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Lamb is out of the lineup for Game 1 of the NLDS against the Dodgers on Friday.
With left-hander Clayton Kershaw taking the mound for Los Angeles, Lamb will retreat to the bench as Adam Rosales draws the start at the hot corner. He will be available, and is likely to enter the game at some point, either as a pinch hitter or subbing in for Rosales in the latter stages of Friday's affair.
Italy is letting its ambassador take up his post in Cairo, citing Egyptian progress in a probe of the 2016 torture death of an Italian scholar that had weighed on diplomatic ties.
Italian Foreign Minister Angelino Alfano says the diplomat will bring a letter from him asserting determination to discover the truth about the murder.
Giulio Regeni was a Cambridge University doctoral student researching labor movements in Egypt. He was abducted in Cairo, and his body was found a few days later bearing marks of extensive, dayslong torture.
Italian news agency ANSA said Italian and Egyptian prosecutors issued a joint statement pledging to find the "truth and all the circumstances that led to the abduction, torture and death."
Italy had withdrawn its ambassador to protest lack of progress from Egypt.
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Public sector has revised the interest on Foreign Currency Non-Resident (banking) term deposits with immediate effect. For deposits, in dollar terms, the interest have been revised to 3.09 per cent for deposits of one year and above, but less than two years from the existing 2.89 per cent. For deposits of two years and above but less than three years, the interest were revised to 3.31 per cent from 3.08 per cent, the city-headquartered bank said in a press release. Interest were revised to 3.49 per cent on deposits of three years and above, but less than four years from the current 3.22 per cent.
For deposits of four years and above but less than five years, the interest were revised to 3.56 per cent from current 3.25 per cent. For deposits of up to five years, the interest were fixed at 3.62 per cent from 3.29 per cent, the release added.
China says it will stop importing North Korean coal, iron ore, fish and other goods on Sept. 5 under U.N. sanctions
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Authorities in Florida say someone splashed red paint around a Confederate memorial park.
Hillsborough County sheriff’s officials said in a news release that a passer-by called 911 after seeing that paint had been tossed on and around the memorial’s columns and derogatory comments were scrawled in paint. The site is on private property near Tampa.
Other Confederate memorials in the area been targeted as well.
Hillsborough County commissioners voted on July 19 to remove a different monument in the county, this one in downtown Tampa and on county property, after several heated meetings filled with public discussion.
On Wednesday, the commission is scheduled to discuss the monument again with an update on the relocation.
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OtterBox continues its quest to cash in on Disney's hottest film franchises.
Last week the company introduced a new collection of Star Wars Symmetry Series cases in advance of Solo: A Star Wars Story. This week it's releasing new Avengers: Infinity War cases ahead of that movie's opening on Friday.
The four new Marvel cases include Black Panther, Thanos and Iron Man cases (the Iron Man case glows in the dark, a first for Otterbox), plus an "Assemble!" case that unites the Avengers on a single case (that's the one I'd rock on my phone). Both the slimmer Symmetry Series and tougher Defender Series feature the new Marvel designs.
The cases are available for the iPhone 7 and 8 ($45), iPhone 7 and 8 Plus ($55), iPhone X ($55) and Samsung Galaxy S9 ($45) and Galaxy S9 Plus ($55).
ZURICH Feb 14 Credit Suisse will push ahead with plans for an initial public offering of its Swiss business but is also open to alternative options to boost its balance sheet, Chief Executive Tidjane Thiam said on Tuesday.
"The IPO has provided an effective capital backstop during a period of big restructuring in '16," Thiam said in a call with analysts after the bank reported full-year earnings.
"We want to preserve this optionality given the uncertain geopolitical environment in which we currently operate. So we will continue as planned our preparations for an IPO in the second half of '17. That said, we will also continue to analyse the evolution of our regulatory environment which is key in this and as we always do continuously examine a broad range of options to determine if there are ways to reach a more attractive risk/reward outcome for our shareholders."
(Reporting by Joshua Franklin and Oliver Hirt; Editing by Michael Shields)
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INDIANAPOLIS - An Indianapolis church has placed statues of Mary, Joseph and the baby Jesus in a cage of fencing topped with barbed wired to protest the Trump administration's zero tolerance immigration policy.
The statues were erected Tuesday morning outside Christ Church Cathedral on downtown Indianapolis' Monument Circle and surrounded by the fencing.
The Episcopalian church's dean and rector, the Rev. Stephen Carlsen, says the display that's part of the church's "Every Family is Holy Campaign" condemns the nation's immigration policy that's holding families in detention centres at the U.S.-Mexico border.
He says the Holy Family was "a homeless family with nowhere to stay" and that the Bible says "we're supposed to love our neighbours as ourselves."
U.S. President Donald Trump recently ended his administration's practice of separating families detained at the border.
Indianapolis church puts baby Jesus in a cage as a statement about family separations
LONDON, March 19 (Reuters) - Britain’s government and regulators will look in detail at the potential risks from cryptocurrencies like bitcoin, British junior finance minister John Glen said on Monday.
Glen said there has been an “explosion of growth” in crypto assets like bitcoin, which may pose risks even though the underlying technology has immense potential.
“In our upcoming fintech strategy, the governnment will announce further work with the Financial Conduct Authority and the Bank of England to consider these issues in more detail,” Glen told the Innovate Finance conference.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Harte Hanks Inc:
* HARTE HANKS REDUCES EXECUTIVE AND DIRECTOR COMPENSATION
* HARTE HANKS INC - ‍BASE SALARY FOR KAREN PUCKETT, CEO, WILL BE REDUCED BY 35% FOR 2018​
* HARTE HANKS INC - ‍KAREN PUCKETT WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR A CASH ANNUAL INCENTIVE PLAN PAYMENT FOR 2018​
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New Mexico congressman missing votes during governor's race
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce reportedly has missed more roll call votes in the House than any other member of New Mexico's congressional delegation so far this year as he campaigns for governor.
According to the nonpartisan project GovTrack, Pearce has missed 41 votes after missing only seven votes in 2017.
The Santa Fe New Mexican checked those numbers against the congressional record.
The newspaper says only four other members of the U.S. House have missed that many votes this year and two have medical issues.
A spokeswoman for Pearce notes he has taken part in 8,975 votes out of 9,270 from 2003 to 2008 and from 2011 to the present.
Pearce, a Republican from Hobbs, is running unopposed in the June primary election for New Mexico governor.
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July 4 (Reuters) - Frankfurt-based activist investor Shareholder Value Management (SVM) has urged all shareholders to vote for the removal of Mears Group Plc chairman Bob Holt due to the company’s underperformance.
SVM, which owns 8.93 percent of Mears, said it believes that the chairman’s lack of independence is the cause of ongoing share price underperformance.
SVM said it has concerns with the British social housing maintenance and repair services provider’s capital allocation track record, the board’s lack of shareholder engagement and the current board dynamics.
The activist investor also said is seeking to appoint former CEO of Staffline, Andy Hogarth, as a new independent director at the company’s extraordinary shareholder meeting (EGM). (Reporting by Rama Venkat Raman in Bengaluru Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
Russian oligarchs suspected of corruption and living in the UK must account for their wealth as part of a fresh crackdown on organised crime, a Government minister has said.
Security minister Ben Wallace said the "full force of government" would be brought to bear on foreign criminals and corrupt politicians who use Britain as a haven.
Officials will use new unexplained wealth orders (UWOs) - which came into effect this week - to seize and hold suspicious assets until they have been accounted for.
Wallace told The Times: "When we get to you, we will come for you, for your assets and we will make the environment that you live in difficult."
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GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN, Germany: US ski queen Lindsey Vonn claimed the 80th World Cup win of her career on Saturday (Feb 3) as she won the downhill at Garmisch-Partenkirchen for the third straight year just days before the Winter Olympics.
Vonn, 33, clocked 1 min 12.84sec, just 0.02 secs faster than overall World Cup downhill leader Sofia Goggia, who finished second.
Austria's Cornelia Huetter finished third at 0.13 sec back.
Lindsey Vonn of the US celebrates. (Photo: Reuters/Michael Dalder)
Vonn is closing in on Ingemar Stenmark's all-time alpine record of 86 World Cup wins.
She has the chance for another victory in Sunday's downhill race, the final tune-up before the Olympics open in Pyeongchang on Thursday.
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As Samia Assed watched election returns come in with her children and another Muslim family, she panicked when it became clear that Donald Trump would win the presidency. The Palestinian-American woman wondered if they would have to register as Muslims, as Trump said during his campaign.
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MINATARE, Neb. (AP) — A Bayard man has been charged with the crash death of an Alliance woman.
Court records say 29-year-old Trevor Teichroeb is due in court Jan. 13 to face a misdemeanor charge of vehicular homicide. Court records don’t list the name of an attorney who could speak for Teichroeb.
The Nebraska State Patrol says 68-year-old Barbara Fritzler was fatally injured Oct. 18 while waiting for a pilot car at a construction site on U.S. Highway 26, about a mile and a half east of Minatare. The patrol says Teichroeb’s pickup rammed into the rear of Fritzler’s car, knocking it into a vehicle ahead of hers.
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A man has been found dead on the pavement of a residential street in Margate .
His body was discovered near Victoria Road at around 10pm last night.
Paramedics reportedly gave the man chest compressions near Thanet Road in an attempt to resuscitate him while police temporarily cordoned off the area.
Police have confirmed the death is being treated as unexplained and enquiries are ongoing into what caused the man's death.
A spokesman for Kent Police said: "Kent Police was called at 10pm on Thursday, February 1, to a report of a man laying on the pavement near Victoria Road, Margate.
"Officers attended along with SECAmb and the man was pronounced deceased at the scene.
"The death is currently being treated as unexplained and enquiries are ongoing."
It had only been a year since Simon and Garfunkel called it quits, but they reunited for one time only — or so they thought — to support George McGovern’s presidential bid.
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FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman has concussion symptoms and has been ruled out for this week’s preseason game at Pittsburgh.
Freeman left Sunday’s practice with heat-related issues. Coach Dan Quinn said Monday that Freeman reported the concussion symptoms after leaving the field and has been placed in the concussion protocol.
Tevin Coleman took over first-team snaps at running back on Monday as the team held its final practice of training camp. Coleman’s playing time likely will be limited in Sunday’s game as Quinn focuses on the competition between Terron Ward and rookie Brian Hill for the third running back spot.
The Falcons agreed to terms Wednesday on a five-year, $41.25 million extension with Freeman. The deal makes Freeman the league’s highest-paid running back in terms of the overall package.
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While the Chargers allowed fewer sacks than any other team last season, quarterback Philip Rivers was at the top of the list in passes thrown away. Running back Melvin Gordon ran for 1,105 yards but the overall ground game wasn't up to coach Anthony Lynn's standards.
Hevron Heights property untouched at auction
The unfinished Hevron Heights Towers nestled in the hills of Mt Lambert PHOTO BY AZLAN MOHAMMED Monday, 16th April, 2018
In what is being described as a first for property auctions, the controversial Hevron Heights townhouse development remained untouched as twenty-four potential buyers gathered at Peter Soon's auction mart on Seventh Street, Barataria this morning
Newsday understands the incomplete development was set at the reserve price of $19.5 million, however none of the bidders offered a price above or below this figure. According to sources, there was some interest in the property among several potential bidders, however there was reluctance over the price.
Sources also revealed that the next course of action for the developers, David and Leonora Deslauriers may be to put the property up for a private treaty sale of place it up auction again.
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Gavin and Joe Maloof are so confident Floyd Mayweather Jr. will beat Conor McGregor that they bet $880,000 on it.
And if the Maloof brothers are big winners along with Mayweather on Aug. 26, they are giving the proceeds of their whopping wager to charity.
The wealthy entrepreneurs and former Sacramento Kings owners revealed their extraordinary bet to The Associated Press on Sunday, two days after they placed the wager at the South Point Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. The bet is thought to be the biggest yet made on the fight, which is expected to be Vegas’ biggest spectacle in recent years.
The Maloofs will make a $160,000 profit if Mayweather — a minus-550 favorite Friday — remains unbeaten against McGregor, the UFC champion making his pro boxing debut.
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It’s no secret Phil Kessel likes his hot dogs. Now, the Pittsburgh Penguins’ two-time Stanley Cup Champion has taken that love to a whole new level. He posted a pic of himself with the Cup filled with hot dogs and the caption, “Hotdogs taste better out of The Cup! #twotime”
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KATHMANDU: At least 11 persons died and 21 others were injured when a bus they were travelling in plunged into the Karnali River at Aathbis Municipality in Dailekh District on Wednesday.
The ill-fated bus (Na 4 Kha 2998) was heading towards Mahendranagar from Kalikot when the incident occurred at around 3 pm today, informed Inspector Yogendra Khadka of the District Police Office, Dailekh.
The vehcile swerved off the road and fell 300 meters into the river.
It is learnt that two critically injured have been airlifted to Nepalgunj for treatment. The rescue operation is underway, Khadka said.
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STOCKHOLM - Did she have a problem with her grip? Swedish golfer Jenny Haglund, who turned pro in 2016, broke her first trophy won in the US in an airport accident, she told Swedish Radio on Tuesday. "I had the glass trophy in my hand luggage but I knocked it over accidentally at the security control at the airport," the 24-year-old said. "It wasn't a big fall, but it still broke. They said it was considered a weapon and confiscated it," she said. Swedish Radio published a photo of the splintered trophy, which Haglund won in mid-May in North Carolina at the Symetra Classic.
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WASHINGTON - Bainbridge Township GOP Rep. Dave Joyce is moving his office in Lake County to Mentor.
As of Jan. 2, its new address will be: 8500 Station Street, Suite 390, Mentor, Ohio 44060. Joyce's office telephone numbers will remain 440-352-3939 or 1-800-447-0529.
Joyce spokeswoman Megan Dutra said the new office will be more accessible to constituents than the Painesville facility it will replace. She said it's smaller than the old office and will save taxpayers around $18,000 a year in rent.
Joyce's other office in Twinsburg won't be affected by the move. Its address and phone number remain 10075 Ravenna Road, Twinsburg Ohio, 44087, 330-357-4139.
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Don't ingest detergent. Despite warnings plastered across the internet, four Alabama high school students had to be taken to the hospital Thursday after drinking detergent.
The students, who have not been identified, attend Pelham High School in Pelham, Alabama, WVTM 13 reports.
School officials said the students mixed water with a type of detergent and drank it Thursday morning.
WVTM reports that that the students were given the water by a classmate.
“He said it was just salt water, so I thought I might as well try it,” one of the students told WVTM. “And then I tasted, after the second swallow, it tasted like a Tide Pod was in the bottom.”
The students got sick immediately and were rushed to the hospital.
"It made us feel queasy in our stomach and it burned our throat," another student told WVTM.
CHANDLER, Ariz. — An Arizona man who sold ammunition to the gunman in the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history has been charged with manufacturing armor-piercing bullets.
A complaint says unfired armor-piercing bullets found inside the Las Vegas hotel room where the attack was launched on Oct. 1 contained the fingerprints of ammunition dealer Douglas Haig of Arizona.
The complaint filed Friday in federal court in Phoenix says Haig didn’t have a license to manufacture armor-piercing ammunition.
He was charged shortly before holding a news conference Friday. He said he noticed nothing suspicious when he sold 720 rounds of ammunition to Stephen Paddock in the weeks before the attack that killed 58 people.
Haig is a 55-year-old aerospace engineer who sold ammunition as a hobby for about 25 years.
MEXICO CITY (AP) - The former head of Mexico's state-owned oil company is denying accusations that he took bribes from Brazilian construction company Odebrecht.
Emilio Lozoya says he was never corrupt and suggests the allegations are being made by executives seeking to reduce their own sentences in Brazil.
The Brazilian newspaper O Globo said Sunday it has obtained statements made by former Odebrecht director Luis Alberto de Meneses Weyll to investigators. Weyll said that from 2012 to 2016, Odebrecht paid Lozoya $10 million to win a contract for work on a refinery in central Mexico. Lozoya left Pemex last year.
Mexico's Attorney General's Office has issued a statement saying it doesn't have all of the information from Brazilian investigators, but would pursue to the case to its ultimate consequences.
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Airstream recently introduced a new trailer, its first-ever production fiberglass model.
The product came from a 2016 acquisition of an Oregon-based startup.
The Nest by Airstream can be towed by relatively modest vehicles.
It sells for $49,500, and it weighs 3,400 pounds.
Airstream is famous for its iconic aluminum trailers.
But last week, the company launched its first-ever fiberglass production model: Nest by Airstream.
Nest, which can be towed by a compact SUV, makes an attractive investment for both younger buyers looking to get into the outdoor life and for those who want to take to the road without the need of hotels and motels along the way.
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Sansone: ‘Not afraid of Roma’
By Football Italia staff
Villarreal winger Nicola Sansone insists “we’re not afraid of any team” ahead of tomorrow’s Roma game.
The Giallorossi face the Spanish side in the first leg of their Europa League tie, and the former Sassuolo man addressed the media in the pre-match Press conference.
“We’re not afraid of any team,” Sansone said.
“In the end it’s 11 v 11 and anyone can win. We feel good, we’ll play our usual game like we do against anyone, we’ll give 100 per cent tomorrow.
"I know Roma well, I think they'r a strong team. They've improved a lot in defence.
"We're strong too though, so it will be a good game, a great spectacle."
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HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A Helena judge is listening to arguments on whether the Green Party should be disqualified from the Montana ballot after Democrats questioned the validity of some of the voter signatures in its certification petition.
District Judge Kathy Seeley held court hearing a Tuesday in the lawsuit filed by the Montana Democratic Party against the Montana Secretary of State, which certified the Green Party last month after validating more than 7,800 voter signatures.
The Secretary of State’s office is arguing that the Democrats don’t have standing to sue.
Seeley heard testimony from witnesses called by the Democrats in a hearing that ran all afternoon. The judge ordered the hearing to continue on April 30 to take testimony from additional witnesses.
Seeley indicated that she may not decide the case before the June 5 primary election.
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MILWAUKEE -- Clean-up is underway on the lakefront where thousands of people gathered to watch the U.S. Bank Fireworks display. Those crews are just getting started at the lakefront, Wednesday morning, July 4.
Some people showed up early Tuesday morning, July 3 to stake out a spot for the big show. The U.S. Bank Fireworks show is the largest in the Midwest.
People say they look forward to watching this show every year and Tuesday night's show didn't disappoint.
"It brought me back to being a little kid again for real," Jonathan Johnson said. "I was looking at them and I was looking at the little kids and I was like, "Man, I remember what it used to be like being that age and looking at the fireworks.' It was an amazing show."
Of course those crowds left behind a bit of a mess. Crews are working to clean it up so that others can enjoy the Fourth of July back at the lake.
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What beats watching a movie on a warm summer night in Millennium Park with downtown Chicago as your backdrop? Not much!
The city announced this year’s lineup of free movies in Millennium Park and it includes an excellent mix of classics and new films.
Each film will be screened Tuesday nights at 6:30 PM at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park.
June 13: “The Blues Brothers”
June 20: “Caddyshack”
June 27: “Julie & Julia”
July 11: “El Norte”
July 18: “La La Land”
July 25: “Network”
Aug. 1: “Bend It Like Beckham”
Aug. 8 “Full Moon” double feature:
• “Ghost”
• “The Shining”
Aug. 15: “Hidden Figures”
Aug. 22: “The Five Heartbeats”
10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 24: “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” 80th Anniversary family daytime screening
Aug. 29: “The Princess Bride”
Sept. 5: “Wayne’s World”
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Ifo chief Clemens Fuest said that he believes Italians will reject the Euro currency and return to the Lira.
He told Germany's daily newspaper Tagesspiegel: "The standard of living in Italy is at the same level as in 2000. If that does not change, the Italians will at some stage say: 'We don't want this euro zone any more',"
He also said that if Germany's parliament were to approve a European rescue programme for Italy, it would impose on German taxpayers risks "the size of which it does not know and cannot control."
He said German lawmakers should not agree to do this.
Drivers are being warned of delays of up to an hour on the M6 through Birmingham this morning.
Long queues have formed after the northbound carriageway was reduced to one lane (from three) around 8.30am.
The delays have been sparked by a trailer breaking free from a vehicle and becoming stuck under a motorway barrier.
The incident happened between J5 Castle Bromwich & J9 at Wednesbury.
A statement from Highways England read: "In the West Midlands, the M6 has 2 lanes closed northbound between J8 at Newton and J9 at Wednesbury due to a disconnected trailer blocking lanes 1 and 2.
"The trailer has become wedged under the barrier. Long delays of approximately 1 hour are now being measured on the M5 approach from Quinton and the M6 northbound approach from Erdington.
"Traffic Officers are currently working to clear the trailer from running lane. Road users are advised to leave plenty of extra travelling time and to consider alternative routes if possible."
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Aly Raisman and Yara Shahidi are honoring the women that inspire them the most – their own moms!
The 23-year-old American gymnast and the 18-year-old Grown-ish actress join Iskra Lawrence in Aerie’s #AerieReal Role Model campaign.
“My mother was my role model of success and helped me believe that all of my dreams are possible,” Yara said of her mom, Keri.
“It is my mother’s courage that helped me formulate my fearless voice,” Aly said while posing with mom Lynn and sister Chloe.
“Because of my mother’s unconditional love, I was able to help break the mold and become a model,” said Iskra of her mom Wilma.
See the campaign shots below!
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Bellarmine is headed to the Sweet 16.
The Knights beat fifth seed Quincy 93-64 during Sunday night's Division II basketball tournament. Bellarmine shot 54 percent as a team for the victory. Rusty Troutman and Adam Eberhard led the Knights with 27 points each.
"Well, Rusty and Adam went totally crazy I mean they were like on fire," said Bellarmine head coach Scotty Davenport. "I mean you just gotta give those two guys credit."
Bellarmine will host Findlay Tuesday at 7 p.m. in Knights Hall.
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Hyderabad: In the Budget, standard deduction has been reintroduced but at a cost as it takes away the medical reimbursement and travel allowance one used to avail. For a salaried individual, the amount taxable under salary shall be reduced by Rs 5,800 while the cess on tax will go up by 1 per cent.
The standard deduction of Rs 40,000 will mean a benefit of taxable income of Rs 5,800 only, as the medical reimbursement (Rs 15,000) and travel allowance (Rs 19,200) together accounted for Rs 34,200.
If a salaried individual is in the 20 per cent tax slab with a taxaable income of Rs 10 lakh, there will be a ebenfit of Rs 1,160 (20 per cent of the difference amount of Rs 40,000 and Rs 34,200). As the education cess has been increased from 3 to 4 per cent, 1 per cent additional cess on the tax payable amount of Rs 1,12,500 will be Rs 1,125. As a result, Rs 35 (Rs 1,160-Rs 1,125) will be the relief the individual will get.
Sonja Gibbs, Senior Director, IIF (Institute of International Finance) joined Bryan Curtis and Stephen Engle to discuss trade wars, saying she sees a lot of contingency planning going on globally. She went on to other issues on the table at the G20, including infrastructure investment, gender inequality and food security.
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The category for ‘Best Township of the Year – Ahmedabad’ goes to project, ‘Adani Shantigram’ by Adani Township and Real Estate Company Pvt. Ltd.
The awards presented by Dr. Niranjan Hiranandani, Mr. Ajay Chaturvedi, CEO, Accommodation times to Mr. Atharv Parekh.
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Adani Shantigram as a township it offers residential, commercial & social clubs.
The project will have Inspire business park, which will offer build to suit corporate offices & commercial space, it has 6 residential projects at present with a planned development of around 15000 homes.
Shantigram offers a range of projects, right from affordable 1 and 2 BHK homes to premium 3,3.5& 4BHK homes and luxurious 4,5 & 6 BHK villas.
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The federal government plans to release an above-average amount of water from a major reservoir in the Southwestern U.S. this year, but it’s less than many hoped.
The Bureau of Reclamation said Monday it will release 9 million acre-feet from Lake Powell. The water will flow down the Colorado River into Lake Mead, which supplies Arizona, California and Nevada.
Last month, the agency projected it could release 11.1 million acre-feet, but a dry March reduced the amount of snow in the mountains that feed the river.
On average, Lake Powell releases 8.7 million acre-feet annually. An acre-foot can supply two typical homes for a year.
The two reservoirs are part of the Colorado River system, which supplies about 40 million people and 6,300 square miles of farmland in seven states.
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This story has been corrected to show the average annual release from Lake Powell is 8.7 million acre-feet, not 8.23 million
With the collaborative effort, “Onyeoma” with Phyno getting constant airplay, YBNL’s finest, Olamide takes no chill as he comes through with this new banger titled “Owo Shayo”
In usual manner, the rapper adds another song to his growing hit list. The new song which might obviously peak on the chats is produced by YBNL’s in-house producer, Pheelz.
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Keith Urban’s wife, Nicole Kidman, recently proved that she isn’t afraid of eating bugs during the latest installment of Vanity Fair’s “Secret Talent Theatre,” which gives a peek at the hidden abilities of some of Hollywood’s biggest stars. In the video, Kidman can be seen chowing on a four-course meal of insects, which she calls “micro-livestock.” And Nicole doesn’t even flinch as she goes to town on the unique meal consisting of hornworms, mealworms, crickets and fried grasshoppers for dessert.
You can see all the Secret Talent Theater episodes on Vanity Fair’s YouTube page here.
Nigeria not improving on anti-corruption index — Jonathan
FORMER President Goodluck Jonathan has reacted to criticism by All Progressive Congress (APC) politicians of his claim that his administration made giant development strides while in office. The former President made the assertion on Saturday [...] The post Nigeria not improving on anti-corruption index — Jonathan appeared first on Tribune. Read Full Story
RICHMOND, Ind. – An animal shelter in Richmond is searching for its cat that was reportedly taken on Saturday.
The director of 2nd Chance Animal Rescue Richmond says the cat, named Brodie, was taken at about 7:30 p.m. by a woman who claimed she thought it was hers.
When the woman got home, the shelter says she realized Brodie wasn’t her cat, so she gave him to her son who let him outside.
Since then, shelter officials say they’ve been searching the area where the family let him out, which is reportedly in Webster near the intersection of US 35 and Main Street.
“We just want our boy back,” said the director of the shelter.
Anyone with information regarding the cat’s location can contact the shelter on its Facebook page.
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Vice President Mike Pence plans to join an executive from Foxconn Technology Group, Gov. Scott Walker and U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman at a public forum in Milwaukee to talk about the Republican tax overhaul.
The event on Wednesday, sponsored by a group created to promote President Donald Trump’s policies, was also to include Alfredo Ortiz, president and CEO of the Job Creators Network, a business advocacy group.
Following the forum, Pence is to be the main attraction at an evening fundraiser for Walker.
Pence has been traveling the country for similar events to promote the tax changes. The Milwaukee event is organized by America First Policies and the forum will be overseen by Corey Lewandowski, a senior adviser to the group and former campaign manager for Trump.
Is Husband Richard a step grandpa to these two? Technically, yes. But that’s certainly not how they see him, and to him, they are beloved granddaughters. No step involved. Caitlyn, left, and Alyssa are seen with Richard in a photo taken May 26. Kathe Tanner ktanner@thetribunenews.com
Pakistani provincial minister Mir Hazar Khan Bijarani, who was found dead in his house along with his wife, first killed her and then committed suicide with the same weapon, the police said on Friday.Mr Bijarani and his wife Fariha Razak were found dead on Thursday at their residence in Karachi.Police suspect a domestic dispute to be the cause behind the incident, Geo News reported.A press release by the police stated that the initial reports revealed all the bullet casings collected from the crime scene were fired from the same weapon.The minister had one bullet wound in his head whereas his wife was shot thrice, the report said. Mr Bijarani, a veteran leader of the Pakistan Peoples Party, was the Planning and Development Minister in Sindh province. His wife was a journalist.Funeral prayers for the minister and his wife were held shortly after Friday prayers. While Ms Razak's funeral was held in Karachi's Defence Housing Authority area, prayers for Mr Bijarani were offered in Kashmore.
CORAM, Long Island — A teen has been arrested on suspicion of stabbing his mother to death on Long Island, police said.
Police said Jacob Beechem, 18, and his mother Donette Beechem, 47, were arguing at their home on Steven Place in Coram Wednesday morning when the altercation turned deadly.
Jacob Beechem allegedly stabbed his mother at their home then jumped out of a window to escape, police said.
Donette Beechem was pronounced dead at the scene. Her son was taken to a hospital with non-life threatening injuries that he suffered as he fell from the window in an attempt to flee, police said.
The teen has been charged with second-degree murder, police said.
Additional details about what sparked the altercation or how police came to take the 18-year-old into custody were not immediately available.
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The Cleveland Browns wasted little time revamping their front office, hiring former Kansas City Chiefs GM John Dorsey on Thursday night.
“We are thrilled to have John Dorsey lead our football operations,” Browns owners Dee and Jimmy Haslam said in a statement. “John has been immersed in the NFL for 26 years, won two Super Bowls, built sustainable winning football teams and is highly respected for his football acumen. We know we have a critical and very positive opportunity ahead of us to profoundly impact the foundation of this football team. Bringing in someone of John Dorsey’s caliber, his track record of success and his experience, significantly strengthens our opportunities to build a winning football team and that has been, and continues to be, what we want for our fans.”
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FILE -- This undated file photo, shows Abu Mohammed al-Golani, second right, then leader of Fatah al-Sham Front, in pictures posted by the group, discussing battlefield details with field commanders over a map, in Aleppo, Syria. Russia's military announced Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017, that it carried out airstrikes in Syria this week that critically wounded al-Golani, the leader of the al-Qaida-linked Levant Liberation Committee and killed 12 other militant commanders. Writing in Arabic banner reads, "Sheik Abu Mohammed al-Golani inspects military development and discusses them with military commanders as part of the battle for lifting the siege off Aleppo." Militant UGC via AP, file)
A group of kids decided to fish in the floodwater at their house in Palm City, Florida, on Sunday, May 20, after days of heavy rain lead to street flooding. The kids said they caught a fish, but it snapped off the end of their line.
The ballot boxes arrived from France under the cover of night, were stored in homes and improvised hiding places, and then secretly shuttled to polling stations right under the nose of police.
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Grassroots activists who staged a disputed referendum of independence in Catalonia described to The Associated Press how they managed to outsmart Spain's highest powers and hold the Oct. 1 vote despite a police crackdown that left hundreds injured.
Three activists and a source close to the regional Catalan government spoke about the plan on condition of anonymity, fearing prosecution by Spanish authorities, who had declared the vote illegal.
Boxing News
Unbeaten super lightweight Darwin Price (11-0, 6 KOs) enters the ring against tough contender Hylon Williams (16-3-1, 3 KOs) while fast-rising prospect Brandon Figueroa (10-0, 7 KOs) meets Miami’s Raul Chirino (10-4, 5 KOs) as part of an exciting night of action on Premier Boxing Champions TOE-TO-TOE TUESDAYS on FS1 and BOXEO DE CAMPEONES on FOX Deportes Tuesday, February 21 from Silver Street in Houston, Texas.
Televised coverage begins at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT and is headlined by undefeated prospect Miguel Flores battling tough contender Dat Nguyen in a 10-round super featherweight attraction.
China announced Monday it is banning imports of coal, iron ore, seafood and other products from North Korea in line with new United Nations sanctions approved earlier this month.
Chinese leaders had pledged to fully enforce the sanctions, which China and the other members of the U.N. Security Council unanimously adopted in response to North Korean ballistic missile tests.
The sanctions could block as much as $1 billion in North Korean exports.
China's Commerce Ministry said the new trade ban will be fully in place by September 5.
U.S. President Donald Trump and other members of his administration have urged China to use its position as North Korea's most important ally to pressure the country to give up its nuclear weapons program.
China has said it complies with U.N. resolutions, and on Monday the Chinese foreign ministry reiterated calls for restraint and the need to find a political resolution to the situation.
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FORT JACKSON, S.C. — Military officials say two soldiers are dead and six are hurt after a military vehicle struck them while they were in formation at an Army base in South Carolina.
Fort Jackson officials say two of the six soldiers injured Friday afternoon were in critical condition and all of the soldiers hurt were taken to a hospital off the base near Columbia.
The statement from Fort Jackson called the incident a "tragic accident," but did not give details about where the wreck happened or the type of vehicle involved.
Fort Jackson says the names of the soldiers killed will be released after families are notified.
The Army says it has started a thorough investigation.
Libyan Navy questioned the validity of reports about a capsizing boat carrying 90 illegal immigrants off the coast of the city of Zuwara, some 120 km west of Tripoli, navy spokesman said on Friday.
The Navy spokesman, Ayob Qassem, said the reports published by international organisations about a capsizing boat with 90 illegal immigrants on board off the city of Zuwara were uncertain and questionable.
According to Qassem, the reports are not based on accurate evidence or sources.
The International Organisation for Migration announced earlier that almost 90 immigrants were feared drowned off Zuwara coast, though three immigrants survived and made it to the shore alive.
The Grateful Dead’s eponymous debut, released half a century ago, was a good first effort from a band that was little known outside its hometown. But that hometown, San Francisco, was fast becoming a center in the pop culture universe. The 50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition includes that LP plus a second disc—previously unreleased 1966 live recordings from Vancouver. Two tracks, “Cardboard Cowboy” and “Standing on the Corner,” disappeared from the Dead’s repertoire before they recorded their first album and suggest the sinister psychedelic garage rock of the ’60s compilation album Nuggets more than anything for which they became known.
The remaining tracks on disc two show that the Dead’s sound was almost in place. The hint of country-rock guitar twang, Appalachian harmonies and gently rollicking pace all suggest the shape of things to come. One thing: There are a few jams but for the most part, the Dead kept the length of their songs in check at this early show.
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Mazda is recalling about 174,000 small cars in the U.S. because the seats can change angles suddenly, making the vehicles hard to drive.
The recall covers the Mazda 2 subcompact from the 2011 model year and the 2010 and 2011 Mazda 3 and Mazdaspeed 3 compacts.
The company says the seat height adjustment links can break or detach from the seat frame, changing the seat angle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect the seat links and either install a reinforcement bracket or replace the whole seat adjustment unit. The recall is expected to start on March 31.
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Lubbock Police officers are hoping someone recognizes a man who was caught on camera picking up a wallet that fell out of a customer's pocket at a convenience store.
On May 27, 2017, a customer dropped his wallet after he paid for items at the 7-11 on 50th and Quaker Ave. Surveillance video shows the man standing behind the victim in line pick up the wallet after paying for his own items.
The man is seen walking out of the store and getting into a silver Chevy truck with a Chevy symbol on the hood.
Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Line at 806-741-1000. Remember, callers can remain anonymous.
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When we’re looking to jazz up our homes, outfits, or even diets, Pinterest has become our go-to for all things awe-inspiring while completely attainable.
Because it is one of the first places people go to for lifestyle inspiration, Pinterest recently released their list of the year’s most-searched home trends, and they’ll have you wanting to redefine what your living space means to you.
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This year, Lagom, a Swedish lifestyle trend that emphasizes the “less is more” mentality is finding its way onto Pinner’s boards through simple but more curated styles that reflect their taste and experiences. And if this minimalist trend isn’t for you, rest assured that other bold trends like geometric tables, fringe furniture, and gold-accented pieces are on the up and up to appear to your more experimental tastes.
Looking to refresh your home sometime soon? Get some inspiration from Pinterest with their 2018 home trends:
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Rufus Ebegba, the Director General, National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) says the agency will continue to develop and maintain professional standards in the field of bio-safety. Ebegba made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abuja. “This is with a view to developing national academic bio-safety curriculum…
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Youth Parade will take place on Saturday, April 28 at 11:00 AM. Wenatchee Avenue will NOT be closed. The parade will take place starting in Orondo and will turn onto Mission headed North. Parade begins promptly at 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
On Friday night May 4, Wenatchee Avenue will close at 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM. between 2nd Street and Orondo leaving both 2nd and Orondo open for east to west traffic.
Apple Blossom Grand Parade will take place on Saturday, May 5 at 11:00 AM. Wenatchee Avenue will be shut down starting at 9:00 AM. The avenue will NOT reopen after the parade due to the Tour de Bloom Bike Race. The Avenue will reopen approximately at 11:00 PM. Please refer to this map provided for your information for alternative routes.
Regina police are searching for a 39-year-old woman who has been missing since June 27.
Bobbi-Jo McArthur was last seen on the 1900 block of Halifax Street around noon that day. She was wearing a beige sweater, a black shirt, red pants, black shoes and she was carrying a purse.
She has a medium build, shoulder-length brown hair and brown eyes. McArthur is about five-foot-five and 180 pounds.
Police said there is no evidence suggesting McArthur has come to any harm, but a prolonged absence is unusual for her.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Regina Police Service at 306-777-6500 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
All school year, we’re celebrating some of the coolest schools in Northeast Ohio.
Voting starts Monday at 4 a.m.
Voting ends at 5:59 a.m. on Thursday.
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The winner is revealed on Fox 8 News and FOX8.com after the poll is closed.
READING, Pa. (AP) — Albert Boscov was the public face of a department store chain he built from a single corner store in downtown Reading, Pennsylvania, to a regional powerhouse with locations in seven states and more than $1 billion in annual sales.
After his death Friday at age 87, Boscov leaves behind a chain with devoted customers and a tremendous amount of civic goodwill. But the century-old company still faces the headwinds that are buffeting the industry. Analysts say Boscov’s long-term prospects are uncertain.
Few department stores have been more closely identified with their owners than Boscov’s was with Albert Boscov, a cheerful executive who roamed the store aisles and was intimately familiar with his merchandise.
His nephew, who took over as CEO in 2015, says Boscov’s will remain in the family.
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March 31 Dx.Com Holdings Ltd:
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Motorcycling comes with a huge range of dangers but you wouldn’t think one of them would be dancing and twerking women in Ukraine. Think again.Footage posted to YouTube and since uploaded to LiveLeak shows a local Ukrainian twerking and dancing on the side of the road as a motorcycle approaches. As the biker gets closer, the women continues to dance, potentially distracting a driver coming from the other direction.Out of nowhere, the silver sedan turns to the left, directly in the path of the motorcyclist and leaving him without enough room to brake or manoeuvre around. The biker slams into the hood of the car and immediately summersaults onto the pavement.It is reported that the biker fractured his pelvis and leg but managed to escape with his life.While the crash was clearly the fault of the driver and not of the dancing female, the clip perfectly highlights the many dangers that bikers face.
Cleanup is underway at Waterloo Lake Regional Park in Denison after unusually heavy weekend rainfall.
A match preview of the highly anticipated match between England and Ireland to finish the Six Nations.
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I am writing to commend the Cleveland Police First District for their expertise in helping me. I have mental health issues and needed assistance several times. The responding officers were very skilled, understanding, and caring. Thank you officers and be safe!
Beverly Kosarko
Cleveland
MEMBERS of the Seventh Day Adventist and Lutheran churches got their hands dirty in Mt Hagen and gave the city a good clean. In nthe past the Seventh Day Adventist Church had used its own resources to clean the city – twice. Inset: A pile of rubbish the group took away.
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Mohnish Pabrai shared his bullish outlook on Alphabet and auto stocks in an exclusive interview for CNBC PRO with Kelly Evans.
On Alphabet, the parent company of Google: "Google is a company that can innovate outside of its adjacencies. There are very few businesses that can innovate in spaces they are not in," Pabrai said.
He has learned to "look for the Alphabets of the world, which just gush cash without debt."
On President Donald Trump: "I think his cabinet is perhaps one of the best cabinets we've seen in a long time," he said.
Pabrai's firm, Pabrai Investment Funds, has $535 million in assets under management, according to the manager. From inception in 1999, the fund generated annual net returns of 14.8 percent.
He also discusses:
Auto stocks
David Einhorn's General Motors proposal
Tesla's valuation
Oil prices and fracking
Self-driving cars and trucks
Jeff Bezos
Perils of too much debt
Berkshire Hathaway
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If you can get past the cheesy cover and lead-off title track, you’ll discover that Life’s A Party —the new album from Milwaukee singer-songwriter/guitarist Jackie Brown and her band—is a smooth and sophisticated blend of catchy pop, rock and country that deserves a wider audience. Brown’s versatile voice sounds playful (“Gotta Love Me Right”), bluesy (“Time Wasted”) and heartbreaking (the poignant, ready-for-radio “Music Gets Me High”), and her affinity for hooks turns even a song with the Top 40-ish title “Crae Crae” into a clever earworm. Additionally, Brown’s band includes seasoned local musicians, who bring depth to more adventurous songs like the dark “Addicted” and the riff-rocker “Whispering Danger.”
The Jackie Brown Band will perform at 1-5 p.m. Saturday, May 20 at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin Charity Game Feed at Kelly’s Bleachers Milwaukee, 5218 W. Bluemound Road; and at 9 p.m. at Potawatomi Hotel & Casino’s Bar 360, 1721 W. Canal St.
Turkey will host an exporters and investors summit on April 26-27. The Islamic Development Bank (IDB) and Turk Eximbank will organize the event in the western city of Izmir, according to a statement yesterday.
"The IDB and Turkey's lead lender for exports and imports, Turk Eximbank, have joined hands to bring in the country's top-notch exporters and investors together," the IDB statement said.
More than 300 Turkish private sector leaders, elite traders, industrialists, entrepreneurs, and investors will discuss past achievements, challenges, and opportunities ahead in the two-day summit.
Economy Minister Nihat Zeybekci, IDB's president Bandar Hajjar and Turk Eximbank's CEO Adnan Yildirim will give speeches on the opening day.
March 31 Fitch on Australia's mortgage regulation:
* further regulatory tightening possible in australia
* house price growth could still remain high, might lead regulator to tighten restrictions again later in year
* lending rates for interest-only mortgages, particularly those with high LVRs, are likely to rise further Source here]
Bieber, Lil Wayne, Manziel & More Star Studded Party At Miami Club
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It didn't take long for a legendary bash to break out in 2017 ... as countless rappers and sports stars turned up at LIV nightclub Sunday night.
Justin Bieber, Lil Wayne, Jamie Foxx, Johnny Manziel and Odell Beckham Jr. were just SOME of the celebs who partied together at the Miami club.
Weezy, Trey Songz, 2 Chainz and Fabolous performed for the crowd -- that also included Khloe Kardashian, Tristan Thompson, Adrien Brody and Victor Cruz.
Bieber and OBJ continued the festivities at E11EVEN club 'til 5 a.m.
It may only be January 2nd ... but this could be the party of the year.
Dear readers,
I recently graduated from UNZA but I come from Kafue. I have been dating my guy from high school for 6 years now. He works at an Internet company as a Technician but in-between I had cheated on him.
I agree it is obvious that he’s bound to get angry, but things got sorted out eventually. Strangely now, when everything was going alright and we were even planning to get married, he suddenly told me that he doesn’t want to continue with me and that he’s not interested in me.
Also, not to forget, I got pregnant a few months back and then we had mutually decided to get the baby aborted because it was too early. I fear it was the pregnancy that made him react in this particular fashion.
What’s weird is the fact that his parents want him to settle down ASAP, while mine are ready to wait. I am really confused about the state of affairs in my life and don’t know what to do.
Please help me
This International summit gathers professionals from all over the world, invariable of age to discuss the current-state-of-art in this blooming field of graphene, advanced 2D materials, and semiconductors. A knowledge gathering initiative which provides diversified topics of discussion and insights in unraveling the wonders in the interdisciplinary arena of Materials Science and Nanotechnology. The 3rd International Conference and Expo on Graphene, Advanced 2D Materials & Semiconductors holds a theme of “A New Way to Atomic Assembly” which also paves way for young researchers in acquiring knowledge and information by meeting the experts.
Accell Group, the maker of Dutch bicycle brands Sparta and Batavus, has ended talks with Pon Holdings regarding a takeover bid from the Dutch transportation conglomerate as the offer was not high enough, it said on Tuesday.
Accell Group said it was ending the discussions after it decided an improved offer of 33 euros per share (excluding the dividend of 0.72 euro for 2016) did not "sufficiently reflect the future value creation of Accell Group and the expected synergies."
The company added that the bid did not have sufficient shareholder support.
Accell Group announced Pon's initial bid of 32.72 euros per share in cash, including the 2016 proposed dividend on April 11, sending its shares up almost 20 percent.
A successful merger would have created one of the world's largest makers of bikes and electric bikes and brought more than a dozen brands together.
(This story has been refiled to fix extraneous and missing words in lead, tense in fifth paragraph)
(Reporting by Alan Charlish, editing by Louise Heavens)
We highlight a different marching band each week on the Friday Night Blitz.
Several high school games are on tap for Saturday so stay in the know on game outcomes with the Eyewitness Sports High School Football Scoreboard.
NRA Makes Rare Endorsement Of Regulations The NRA came out in support of regulating bump stocks, like those possessed by the Las Vegas shooter, as some Republican lawmakers warmed to the idea of a ban on the devices.
Despite the government's doomed "Y'all better go to the beach" initiative, Easter Week has been positively brimming with news, with Venezuela making headlines worldwide. First Capriles' political disqualification caused a bit of an international backlash, then protests and riots started to spread all over the country, even in the least expected of places.
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ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — The Washington Redskins have restructured the contract of their longest-tenured player, DeAngelo Hall.
Hall said Wednesday he agreed to a pay cut in the hopes of remaining on the roster after missing most of last season with a torn ACL in his right knee. Hall, who has been in Washington since 2008, was set to count more than $5 million against the salary cap.
The 33-year-old converted from cornerback to safety midway through the 2015 season and is still recovering from surgery last fall. Asked about restructuring to stick around, Hall said, "We worked something out" this week.
Achilles tendon, toe and knee injuries have limited Hall to 17 games the past three seasons. Coach Jay Gruden called Hall a mainstay who "keeps the boat from sinking from time to time."
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Easter weekend saw the start of the NBA playoffs and players certainly put their best foot forward. Isaiah Thomas honored his late sister on his pair of Kobe ADs and there was plenty of new sneaker candy was on display for fans to enjoy. LeBron James and his new Nike Zoom LeBron Soldier XI, Russell Westbrook’s wildest colorway to date of his Air Jordan XXX.5 PE, Kyrie Irving in a Nike Kyrie 3 with “For the Fearless Only” print, and Markieff Morris in the Nike Air Foamposite Pro “Vachetta.”
Not to be outdone, P.J. Tucker went with two models as he began the night in the “OVO” Air Jordan X before switching over to the Nike Zoom Kobe VI “All-Star.” Mike Conley and Kawhi Leonard both rocked their previously seen, but still fire, Air Jordan XXXI PEs while Conley was also seen during pregame in the super limited Air Jordan I Retro “Royal Satin.”
Make sure to get your first full glimpse of NBA Playoff kicks with our initial postseason gallery.
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The Angels singer will take to the stage with his former bandmates Gary Barlow, Howard Donald and Mark Owen in a special performance on the BBC talent show.
Unfortunately, Jason Orange will not be joining the foursome to make it a full set after he quit the band in 2014.
The BBC are staying tight-lipped about what song the remaining members will perform but viewers are promised it will be “one of the band’s biggest hits”.
The 43-year-old is making the most out of being on the show as he will also appear as a guest judge alongside permanent judges Gary, Dannii Minogue and Martin Kemp.
BRIEF-Guangdong Biolight Meditech completes establishment of hospital with partner
* Says co completes establishment of hospital in Xiantao city with partner, and co owns 51.02 percent stake in it
As safety- and mission-critical industrial systems connect to the Internet of Things (IoT) for industrial applications, the security vulnerabilities of traditional devices like programmable logic controllers (PLCs), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, and log servers are exposed. It is also becoming increasingly clear that traditional IT security strategies are ill-equipped to provide sufficient security as we move toward a converged IT and OT infrastructure.
In this article, you will learn:
• Where standards come into play for securing the Industrial IoT
• How the latest security appliances provide protection for IT and OT infrastructure
• How off-the-shelf technology is reducing costs, speeding time to market, and offering peace of mind for critical-infrastructure operators
Nurses can get a free burrito at Chipotle Wednesday.
Chipotle will offer BOGO burritos, burrito bowls, salads or tacos for their nurse appreciation day.
All types of nurses can take part in the buy one, get one deal. Nurses just have to present identification, in the form of a nursing license, hospital identification card or medical office identification card.
The deal only applies for in-person orders.
The time for talking is fast approaching as Mercedes start a new year with Formula One waiting for a big announcement about who is going to replace retired world champion Nico Rosberg alongside Lewis Hamilton. The team made clear before the Christmas break that they would have nothing to say before the full return to work on Tuesday.
Start the conversation, or Read more at The Star Online.
Pinellas County Commissioners discussed a proposed amendment to the Land Development Code regarding locations, zoning and operating conditions for medical marijuana facilities during a first public hearing April 11. A second and final public hearing is scheduled on April 25 in the fifth floor Assembly Room of the County Courthouse, 315 Court St., Clearwater. The public hearing segment of the meeting begins at 6 p.m. Commissioners approved a 180-day moratorium Jan. 24 on approval of new medical marijuana facilities and treatment centers in unincorporated areas.
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The first Italian study on the relationship between suicide and illness
by Roberta Lunghini - 2017.02.15
The Italian Institute of Statistics has published the first study examining the relationship between illness and suicide. According to which 19% of the 12,877 people who killed themselves in the three-year period 2011-2013, had some kind of physical or mental impairment. In particular 737 had severe physical disease (299 cancer). 288 of them also had mental problems (primarily depression). Totally, the cases of suicide committed by people with mental disorders were 1,664. With a higher percentage among women residing in the Centre and the North, mostly in the age range 35-64 and among those aged over 65. Half of the times the suicides were committed at home.
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FREETOWN (Reuters) - Hundreds of people are feared buried in a mudslide on Monday (Aug 14) in the outskirts of Sierra Leone's capital, witnesses said.
The mudslide happened in the early morning in the mountain town of Regent, where dozens of houses were submerged after a night of heavy rain. A death toll was not immediately available.
This story is developing.
Newly appointed England captain promises and exciting brand of cricket after the 26-year-old has replaced Alastair Cook despite only leading in four previous first-class matches.
WATCH MORE:Joe Root's pint-sized England career
READ MORE:New England captain to seek advice of former skippers
Sue Annie (Garrett) Perez, age 51, of Stryker, Ohio passed away Sunday, December 03, 2017 in her home.
She was born May 04, 1966 in Columbus, NC to the late Elbert and Maggie (Greene) Garrett. She married David G. Perez, Sr. on September 12, 2015 and he survives. She was formerly employed with IAC in Wauseon.
Survivors include her husband, Son, Timothy, of Lima, Ohio. Sisters, Susan Brubaker, Defiance, Ohio and Tracy Campbell, of North Carolina
She is preceded in death by her parents.
Funeral services will be private Arrangments entrusted to Grisier Funeral Home, Stryker, and Wauseon, Ohio.
Android’s trust problem isn’t getting better
Source: https://www.theverge.com/2018/4/13/17233122/android-software-patch-trust-problem
Thousands of Android Apps Are Tracking Kids Without Parental Consent
Source: http://news.softpedia.com/news/thousands-of-android-apps-are-tracking-kids-without-parental-consent-520696.shtml
Federal administration relies on Nextcloud
Source: http://www.linux-magazin.de/news/bundesverwaltung-setzt-auf-nextcloud/
Microsoft Creates Its Own Version of Linux For The First Time, Launches Azure Sphere OS
Source: https://fossbytes.com/microsoft-introduces-azure-sphere-customized-linux-kernel/
Suddenly the # 1: This Linux is even more popular than Ubuntu and Mint
Source: http://www.chip.de/news/Manjaro-Dieses-Linux-ist-sogar-beliebter-als-Ubuntu-und-Mint_137914112.html
The man accused of groping a young actress and then shoving her onto the subway tracks at a Greenwich Village station last week has been ordered held without bail.
Kimani Stephenson, 24, was remanded at his Manhattan arraignment Sunday night on charges of attempted murder, assault and sex abuse for the attack on Bonnie Currie, 22.
He allegedly grabbed the petite starlet’s breast and crotch as she waited for a train at the 14th Street-Sixth Avenue station. After the alarmed woman told him to “F–k off,” he tossed her onto the tracks, authorities said.
There was no oncoming train, and two men lifted the shaken woman from the tracks to safety.
Currie suffered a fractured wrist, a dislocated shoulder and extensive bruising, the criminal complaint states.
Cops tracked Stephenson to a Lower East Side housing project after a neighbor recognized him from a surveillance photo and called in an anonymous tip.
BURG commences dividend distribution effective April 25, 2018 (KSE) Date: 24 Apr 2018 Burgan Bank commences, effective April 25, 2018, the distribution of cash dividends and grant shares approved by Ordinary and Extraordinary General meeting of March 28, 2018 at Kuwait Clearing Company.
The Sonoma Valley Unified School District board is set Wednesday to approve a mitigated negative declaration plan for the new drop-off point at Sonoma Valley High When the district put the plan out, it accepted comments for 30 days. Caltrans comment came in on the 31st day.
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(Reuters) - A group of 38 U.S. senators asked the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday to abandon plans to lower biofuels requirements for oil refiners in 2018, according to a letter made public by the office of Senator Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota.
The senators, including Republican Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa, said in the letter that the EPA should restructure its proposal for the 2018 version of a rule that each year forces producers of oil-based fuels to include renewable fuels like ethanol in their products. They said the agency should increase the amount of biofuels that must be included in the products.
"The rule unjustifiably flatlines biomass-based diesel, reduces advanced biofuels and reduces the cellulosic biofuel blending target by about 25 percent," the letter said. "The final rule should address these shortfalls."
(Reporting by Emily Flitter; Editing by Jonathan Oatis)
Richland County Sheriff's deputies need help identifying a woman accused of using stolen financial information to buy more than $4,300 in merchandise.
Deputies say the woman opened an account at Sam's Club in the Village at Sandhill using the victim's identity and bought more than $4,300 worth of goods. Investigators do not know how the victim's identification was compromised.
A photo of the woman taken from the store's video surveillance camera is attached to this story. If you recognize the woman, or if you know anything about this case, call Crimestoppers at 1-888-Crime-SC.
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April 25 (Reuters) - Frasers Centrepoint Trust:
* Q2 GROSS REVENUE S$48.6 MILLION VERSUS S$45.7 MILLION
* Q2 NET PROPERTY INCOME S$34.8 MILLION VERSUS S$32.6 MILLION
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LUXEMBOURG, March 28 Sanctions imposed by the European Union on Russian companies such as its largest oil group Rosneft are valid, Europe's top court said on Tuesday.
"The restrictive measures adopted by the Council in response to the crisis in Ukraine against certain Russian undertakings, including Rosneft, are valid," the European Court of Justice said.
The bloc slapped sanctions on Russia after it annexed Ukraine's Black Sea peninsula Crimea from Ukraine in 2014 and stepped them up as Moscow went on to support a separatist rebellion in Ukraine's industrial east. (Reporting by Julia Fioretti, writing by Robert-Jan Bartunek; Editing by Alissa de Carbonnel)
JACKSON, MI -- Lumen Christi ran to a 33-14 over Western at Lumen Christi in the seventh week of high school football in Jackson.
Springport beat Jonesville in a Big 8 battle.
Here are our favorite photos from the seventh week of high school football around Jackson.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The co-founder of a former North Carolina summer camp is charged with indecent liberties with a child in connection with allegations of sexual assault.
Local news outlets report authorities say 52-year-old Ricardo Mata was arrested in March after police say the parents of an 8-year-old girl told them Mata had sexually assaulted her while she attended his camp, PlaySpanish, in 2017. The girl was 7 at the time.
PlaySpanish closed last summer.
Mata was arrested again last week after authorities say he took indecent liberties with another child last fall. He’s in the Mecklenburg County jail. It’s not known if he has an attorney.
The Charlotte Observer reports at the time of Mata’s first arrest, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement placed a hold on him, meaning he could be deported.
The United Arab Emirates is playing a destabilising role in Libya, analysts say, days after the release of a UN report that accuses the Gulf nation of repeatedly violating an international arms embargo. The UN's Libya Sanctions Committee report, released on Friday, reveals the UAE has supplied attack helicopters and other military aircraft to the Libyan forces of renegade General Khalifa Haftar, in violation of UN-backed international sanctions regime.
Start the conversation, or Read more at Al Jazeera.
The Mountlake Terrace High School jazz program will hold an end-of-the-year celebration and concert on Friday, June 1.
The event will be held at the Future of Flight Aviation Center, 8415 Paine Field Blvd., Mukilteo from 6-10 p.m. There is a $10 entrance fee. No-host drinks and food will also be available.
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Police say body found in Patapsco River is Eddison Hermond, who was reported missing in Maryland flash floods
The Northeast Zonal Coordinator of the National Emergency Management Agency, Mr Abdulsalam Badamasi was on Friday confirmed dead after he slumped in his room.
Badamasi was confirmed dead on Friday after he slumped in his hotel room.
According to Daily Trust, NEMA Information Officer, Sanni Datti confirmed the death, saying the agency will come up with a statement.
Datti said “Yes, he is dead after he slumped in his room early hour on Friday and he was rushed to hospital, but later gave up.”
Until his deployment to Maiduguri mid September, he was the Zonal Coordinator in north central Jos.
WASHINGTON (AP) — A pro-Trump group is airing ads in a dozen Republican-held congressional districts seeking support for the party’s limping health care overhaul drive.
The ads come during a two-week congressional recess that’s seen numerous GOP lawmakers endure stormy town hall meetings attended by supporters of President Barack Obama’s health care law. They are running in districts from Pennsylvania to Arizona.
America First Policies says it is sinking $3 million into TV spots and internet commercials. The group is run by former Trump White House and campaign staffers.
President Donald Trump and GOP leaders want to repeal Obama’s law. Leaders averted a planned House vote on their legislation last month because of Republican opposition.
The ads urge people to thank lawmakers “for standing with President Trump to repeal Obamacare now.”
By The Associated Press
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Monsignor Hilarion Capucci, who was an archbishop in Jerusalem when Israel convicted him in 1976 of using his diplomatic status to smuggle arms to Palestinian militants in the occupied West Bank, has died. He was 94.
The Vatican on Monday confirmed reports the Capucci had died in Rome, but provided no details, including when.
A native of Aleppo, Syria, the Greek-Melkite priest had a history of activism linked to the Palestinian and other Middle East conflicts.
After he served two years in an Israeli prison for the conviction, he was released due to Vatican intervention and deported.
He was 86 in 2009 when he was aboard an aid ship bound for the Gaza Strip that Israel intercepted.
In 2000, Capucci led an anti-sanctions delegation to Iraq.
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About Carers Support Group - Devizes
Carers Support Whiltshire runs monthly groups which are open to all carers. The groups have a speaker at each one to talk about a wide range of topics. There is always a support worker on hand to help and discuss any difficulties carers may have. Topics: crafts groups for wellbeing (the benefits of using crafts for relaxation and joining or setting up a group for joint support); benefits of volunteering (how to use one's skills as a carer to help other carers); free session (a free group where carers can raise any issue that may be affecting them in a safe and confidential environment); Carer Involvement - Having Your Say (how carers can get involved by raising issues that affect their caring role and influence the way that carer support is provided in Wiltshire); benefits for carers (how benefits can change as one gets older or their circumstances change); nutrition; wellbeing and coping strategies; a guide to hospital discharge.
Ronald Coyne was filmed torching a £20 note in front of a homeless man on the streets on Cambridge in a Snapchat clip which went viral.
The 18-year-old, wearing a white bow tie and tails, enraged viewers after he carelessly burnt the cash to taunt the rough sleeper, who was bedding down on the streets in freezing conditions.
There have been calls for the first-year law student, a distant relative of First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, to be kicked out of the prestigious institution.
But in what could be an act of retribution, a fellow student of the university was set upon while riding his bike.
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Performing at clubs across the country and at events such as the Oddball Comedy & Curiosity Festival, The World Series of Comedy and the Laugh Your Asheville Off Festival, Zach has had the good fortune to share the stage with the likes of Dave Chappelle, Flight of the Conchords, Hannibal Buress & Rory Scovel. Zach brings an energy all his own and points the finger of blame at every single person; except himself.
A Camdenton man accused of a carjacking in early June now faces several felony charges in connection to the incident. 42-year-old Pad Webster has been formally charged in associate circuit court with class-A felony first-degree kidnapping along with armed criminal action, unlawful use of a weapon, unlawful possession of a firearm and stealing a motor vehicle. At the time of the alleged carjacking, Webster had also been wanted on, at least, one other no-bond warrant for a probation violation. The new charges were filed on Tuesday. Webster continues to be held in the Camden County Jail.
Several pigs that were left four years ago on a small island within the California Delta have become the center of residents’ debate after an animal-rights group took them off the island.
Another system brings rain for the Upstate and a possible wintry mix for the mountains tonight, with several freezes/hard freezes ahead for the rest of the week.
Spotty showers continue in the Upstate but will become more widespread by mid to late evening into the overnight. A wintry mix is still possible in the higher elevations of North Carolina where some snow accumulation could occur. Snow showers continue at times through Tuesday for the mountains, but the sun should return for the Upstate.
Big-time high pressure builds in for the middle and end of the week, and it will bring with it some of the coldest air we’ve seen in quite some time. The wind chill could be around 0 in the mountains early Wednesday. Expect lows in the teens there Thursday morning, with 20s likely for morning temperature in the Upstate Wednesday and Thursday mornings.
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Grain futures were higher Tuesday in early trading on the Chicago Board of Trade.
Wheat for March delivery was up .60 cent at $4.2120 a bushel; March corn gained .40 cent 3.4740 a bushel; March oats lost 2 cents at $2.4940 a bushel while January soybeans gained 1 cent at $9.6240 a bushel.
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Beef higher and pork was lower on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.
December live cattle was up .05 cent at $1.2003 a pound; January feeder cattle was up .15 cent at $1.4780 a pound; February lean hogs was down .08 cent at $.6733 a pound.
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A confidential welfare rights service offering: practical assistance to secure a full entitlement to benefits and maximise income; a countywide telephone helpline; a home visiting service for completion of claim forms; confidential benefit checks; regular benefits surgeries throughout the county. Age UK Suffolk are unable to give advice on legal or financial matters that are not benefit related. However, if they are unable to provide a service themselves, they will endeavour to signpost their clients to another agency offering the service required.
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain has two proposals on how to secure a frictionless border with EU member Ireland after Brexit, a new customs partnership or a “highly streamlined approach” to customs, Northern Ireland minister James Brokenshire said on Sunday.
Britain's Secretary of State for Northern Ireland James Brokenshire arrives in Downing Street, London, November 21, 2017. REUTERS/Simon Dawson
“We set out two proposals in relation to how we would deal with the issue of tariffs, how we would deal with those sorts of elements in relation to customs whether that be a new customs partnership where we would effectively apply a similar or the same tariff that the EU currently applies to goods coming into the EU, or a highly streamlined approach with effectively exemptions that would apply for small business,” he told Sky News.
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea says it released an American university student over what it calls humanitarian reasons in its first official comment since he was returned to his home state of Ohio in a coma.
The state-run Korean Central News Agency on Thursday said Otto Warmbier had been sentenced to hard labor but didn't comment on his medical condition.
The 22-year-old Warmbier, a University of Virginia undergraduate, was convicted and sentenced in a one-hour trial in North Korea's Supreme Court in March 2016. He got 15 years in prison with hard labor for subversion after he tearfully confessed that he had tried to steal a propaganda banner.
His father, Fred Warmbier, told Fox News that his son was "terrorized and brutalized" and has been in a coma for more than a year.
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Moon Jae-in, who has only been in office since May, said: "There must be no more war on the Korean Peninsula. Whatever ups and downs we face, the North Korean nuclear situation must be resolved peacefully.
"I am certain the United States will respond to the current situation calmly and responsibly in a stance that is equal to ours."
With Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un trading insults and threats over the past few days, the world is watching as war appears an increasingly likely prospect.
Trump has said North Korea will be met with “fire and fury like the world has never seen” if the hermit state continues to threaten the US, while Pyongyang claimed to be preparing a plan to strike the US territory of Guam later this month.
Parking Lot Robbery Is Reminder For Safe Exchanges
The victim chased the suspect for a short distance but stopped and ran the opposite way when the suspect turned and pointed a handgun at him.
FARGO (KFGO) – What was supposed to be an exchange of a cell phone for cash turned dangerous Sunday night.
Fargo Police Sgt. Jim Van Lith says the victim agreed to meet a man in the parking lot of Cash Wise Foods on 13th Avenue South when the suspect grabbed the cell phone and ran.
The victim chased the suspect for a short distance but stopped and ran the opposite way when the suspect turned and pointed a handgun at him.
A police canine track was unsuccessful. The victim was not injured.
The suspect is described as a young, black male, about 6 feet tall, with a thin build and short black hair who was last seen wearing a blue-green sweatshirt and dark pants.
Fargo Police provide a safe place to exchange.
10:34 by Morgan Richard Tsvangirai Have your say: Tsvangirai’s Heroes Day message to the people of Zimbabwe
Today is Heroes Day, that important national day when we remember the daring nerve and gallantry of the sons and daughters of this land. Indeed, it is that all-important day when we remember the thousands who died so that the national dream could live again.
Uber has removed its self-driving cars from the roads following what is believed to be the first fatality involving a fully autonomous car.
A self-driving Uber SUV struck and killed a pedestrian in Tempe, Arizona, Sunday night, according to the Tempe police. The department is investigating the crash.
A driver was behind the wheel at the time, the police said.
“The vehicle involved is one of Uber’s self-driving vehicles,” the Tempe police said in a statement. “It was in autonomous mode at the time of the collision, with a vehicle operator behind the wheel.”
Autonomous mode means the car is driving on its own. During tests, a person sits behind the wheel as a safeguard.
Uber is conducting tests of autonomous vehicles in Arizona, Pittsburgh, Toronto and other areas. Uber said it has stopped testing the vehicles throughout the United States and Canada.
Uber said it is “fully cooperating” with local officials. “Our hearts go out to the victim’s family,” Uber said in a statement.
LAS VEGAS — Members of Congress are set to tour next week the site of a dormant nuclear waste dump at Nevada's Yucca Mountain as they aim to restart a licensing process and eventually store nuclear waste there.
The Las Vegas Review-Journal reports a bipartisan group of U.S. House members will tour the site outside Las Vegas on July 14. The visit comes as Nevada politicians, including Gov. Brian Sandoval, oppose the plan.
The visit will be led by Illinois Republican Rep. John Shimkus. He is the chair of the U.S. Energy and Environment subcommittee on environment.
The tour follows a similar visit in 2017 by Energy Secretary Rick Perry and another tour by members of Congress in 2015.
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The Ravens signed a quarterback.
No, not that one.
The team announced they had signed journeyman backup Thad Lewis, and waived Dustin Vaughan to create the roster spot.
Lewis has knocked around the league, and has played well enough when he’s had a chance to justify being someone’s third-stringer.
The former Duke quarterback has done time with the Rams, Browns twice, Lions, Bills, Texans, Eagles, and 49ers.
He hasn’t actually played in a game since 2013 for Buffalo, and he’s coming back from a torn ACL which ended his time in San Francisco, where he backed up some guy named Colin Kaepernick who can’t get a job.
RPT-New labor laws in Chile embolden striking miners
SANTIAGO/ANTOFAGASTA, Feb 15 Workers at the world's largest copper mine in Chile are digging in for a long strike, emboldened by new labor laws that are likely to result in tough wage negotiations in the industry in 2017 in one of Latin America's most free-market economies.
That’s the theory. In practice, how well it works seems to depend on how warm your hands are. Touch the appropriate point on the door handle with a cold thumb and you remain locked out. If your hands are toasty warm it unlocks instantly.
Knowing that, I always have one hand in my pocket on the key fob. This slightly defeats the purpose but does mean if keyless doesn’t work, at least I don’t look like an opportunist car thief.
April 11th, 2017
Fuel economy this week: 45.6mpg
My name is James and I’m the bloke who uses the Windows Phone. Actually, I have nothing to be ashamed of. I love my Windows Phone. But aside from the seamless way it integrates with my PC, I sometimes feel like a rather second-class citizen, particularly when it comes to apps ‑ or rather the lack of them.
BANGALORE (Reuters) February 02, 2018 The following are daily sugar prices supplied by Indian based Mumbai Sugar Merchants Association Ltd. The prices are expressed in Indian Rupees per 100 Kilograms.
PRODUCT CURRENT PREVIOUS
SMALL 30 3012/3106 3010/3106
MEDIUM 30 3122/3300 3112/3300
Mariners game tickets don't just get you into Safeco Field, they also let you ride the Link light rail free of charge.
The offer was originally only through June 3, but the Mariners announced they are extending the offer through July 8. That covers an additional 16 games.
You asked, we listened.
We're proud to announce our partnership with Sound Transit has been extended through July 8th—giving you free Link light rail rides to and from games. AND, we've added five more Mariners Value Games.
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"Your game ticket, either digital or paper, will be your valid Link light rail ticket starting three hours before the first pitch until the trains stop running at the end of the night," Sound Transit announced on their website.
The free ride is only good for the same day as your ticket.
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A 16-year-old and 17-year-old have been arrested arrested after a shooting at a former Arkansas buffet, police said.
Officers responded to a report of shots fired at the former Western Sizzlin building at 1706 Holiday Drive in Hope around 1:45 a.m. Sunday, according to a Hope Police Department news release.
Police found “numerous people” in the back of the building, the release said. Assistant Chief of Police Kimberly Tomlin said that although the restaurant is permanently closed, the building is rented out for events.
Authorities arrested a 17-year-old boy at the scene, the release said. The 16-year-old surrendered to officers later Sunday. Both were taken the the Hempstead County jail.
The two face charges of aggravated assault, discharging a firearm in the city limits, criminal mischief in the first degree and committing a terroristic act.
Police said the investigation is ongoing.
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ALLEN PARK -- Kenny Golladay looks like he'll miss his second straight game Sunday when the Detroit Lions host Carolina at Ford Field.
The rookie receiver missed practice Friday, his fifth in a row, because of a hamstring injury. He hasn't put in a full day of work in two weeks.
TJ Jones is expected to operate as Detroit's third receiver once again, and he's played well in that role this season. In fact, outside of the opener, he's been better than Golladay.
Running back Dwayne Washington and linebacker Paul Worrilow also missed a full week of practice, and neither is expected to play against the Panthers. Jarrad Davis does continue to practice though, and continues to look ready to make a return on Sunday.
Detroit will issue its game designations at 4 p.m. today.
KEITH Chegwin, former Ashmansworth resident, died today (Monday) in his home surrounded by his family.
In a statement, Chegwin's family said: "We are heartbroken to share the news that Keith Chegwin sadly passed away following a long-term battle with a progressive lung condition, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, which rapidly worsened towards the end of this year.
"Keith died peacefully at home shortly after midnight on the 11 December.
"His wife Maria, his daughter Rose and his son Ted were by his side.
"We would like to take this opportunity to thank Severn Hospice for the kindness, support and care they have shown us all over the last few weeks.
"Keith was a loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend. We would respectfully ask to be left to mourn his passing in private."
Keith was a well-known TV presenter of such classic shows as Cheggers Plays Pop and Swap Shop.
Law Enforcement Stops Large Fentanyl Distribution In South Dakota
PIERRE, S.D. – Attorney General Marty Jackley announced today that the Chamberlain Police Department, the Safe Trails Drug Task Force and the Division of Criminal Investigation have arrested Trevor Harden, 19, Chamberlain, as a result of a search warrant served in Chamberlain on Tuesday, June 13, 2017.
“South Dakota’s cooperative law enforcement operation has seized an estimated 20,000 fentanyl pills. The street value is estimated at approximately $500,000. One officer was treated for exposure to fentanyl, and has been released from the hospital,” said Jackley.
At this time, Harden has been charged with one count of possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute, fentanyl, class 4 felony, punishable by up to 10 years in the state penitentiary and/or $20,000 fine.
Harden is presumed innocent until such time as proven guilty.
Happy Friday of Honor! Every Friday WrestleZone and Ring of Honor like to treat pro wrestling fans to some exclusive ROH content!
Today WZ is happy to present this exclusive sneak peek at the cover art for the upcoming Adam Cole compilation DVD that Ring of Honor will be releasing soon!
Related: Adam Cole Makes His NXT In-Ring Debut
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WHISTLER, B.C. – RCMP say human remains linked to a missing Australian woman have been found near the resort town of Whistler, B.C.
Police say in a news release that Alison Raspa was reported missing last November.
Visitors to Alpha Lake Park called police on Friday to say they’d found what appeared to be human remains in the partially frozen lake.
Mounties say the cause of death has not been confirmed, but it does not appear suspicious.
Raspa’s family has been notified in Australia.
The RCMP and the coroners service are investigating in an effort to determine the cause of death involving the woman who was last seen leaving a bar.
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A group of 15 suspects allegedly assaulted two people and stole a cellphone from one of the victims during a robbery in San Francisco Friday night, according to police.
The reported robbery happened around 9:10 p.m. in the area of Gonzalez Drive and Cardenas Avenue, police stated.
The incident first started when the suspects became entangled in a verbal altercation with the two victims in their 20s, according to police. As the victims attempted to confront the suspects, the suspects assaulted them and swiped a phone belonging to one of the victims in the process. The victims suffered non-life threatening injuries.
The suspects were said to have fled the area in two different vehicles, according to police.
Further information was not available.
Ballybunion have won the AIG Munster Junior Cup.
They overcame Ballykisteen in the semi-final before defeating Ennis in the decider.
AIG Junior Cup Munster Final
Tralee Golf Club, 13th August 2017
Ballybunion 3.5-1.5 Ennis
Philip Byrne lost to Alan Butler 4&3
Frank Geany Jnr beat Andrew Whelan 2&1
Ronan Cross beat Sean Myatt 3&2
James O’Callaghan halved with John Fitzpatrick called in
Brian Slattery beat Matthew Whelan 2&1
AIG Junior Cup Munster Semi Finals
Ballybunion 4-1 Ballykisteen
Philip Byrne beat Gavin Downey 19th
Frank Geany Jnr beat David Cartlidge 7&6
Ronan Cross beat Alan Murphy 6&5
James O’Callaghan halved with Colm Riordan called in
Brian Slattery halved with Olly Hodges called in
Ennis 3-2 Bantry Bay
Matthew Whelan lost to John Enderson5&4
Andrew Whelan beat Kevin Marron 3&2
Sean Myatt beat Patrick O’Riordan 19th
John Fitzpatrick beat Neil Crowley 2&1
Alan Butler lost to Darragh O’Sullivan Connell 4&3
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A Tuesday night crash closed southbound lanes of Interstate 71 near the Lytle Tunnel entrance.
Lane closures stretched from Reading Road to the tunnel's entrance.
The crash also impacted the ramp from I-71 southbound to Interstate 471 around 10 p.m.
Motorists were advised to seek alternate routes.
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HARRISON COUNTY – The Wheeling Nailers new season is fast approaching and have Oct. 21st down as Opening Night Fan Fest and want Harrison County to take part in the fun and enjoy the night.
The opponent is the Cincinnati Cyclones and the game starts at 7:05 p.m. Social Media Manager, Patrick Damp is advertising $14 tickets, which also include a McDonald’s meal voucher and a hat. He said if a bus was to be organized by a group of county citizens then he would need to know about a week in advance in order to secure parking.
Again, it’s Saturday October 21st, 7:05 p.m. face off, pregame Fan Fest outside of the arena with food, drink and live music. Tickets are $14. For questions or orders please call: (304)-905-6337. Just mention you are with Harrison County Night.
Action star and former politician Arnold Schwarzenegger is set to step into Donald Trump’s shoes as he takes over Celebrity Apprentice for a new series that begins in the US tonight.
“In here you call me Governor,” he says to his 16 apprentices in a preview clip – despite it being six years since he was the Governor of California.
Wearing a sharp suit and smoking a fat cigar, Schwarzenegger is determined to have fun with his new role, and appears to pack in as many quotes and catchphrases from his lengthy screen career that he can muster.
"The boardroom table will be bigger and more powerful, so it fits to me," he boasts.
A Windsor man has been charged with possession of stolen property after a video of him driving a stolen Jeep was shared on social media.
Police started investigating Monday morning after a man reported his Jeep was stolen overnight. The man posted online about his stolen vehicle and received several responses, including a video of a man in the Jeep.
The complainant passed the video to police who identified the man shown in the video.
Officers found the Jeep on Tuesday around 9:30 a.m. on St. Luke Road near Edna Street. The man from the video was discovered nearby and arrested without incident.
Further investigation revealed the licence plates on the Jeep had also been reported stolen from parked vehicles.
A 30-year-old man faces two counts of possession of stolen property under $5,000, and one charge each of possession of stolen property and breach of probation.
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The trial for a man charged with killing Calgary mother Lisa Mitchell is set to begin Tuesday.
Allan Shyback is charged with second-degree murder and causing an indignity to a body in connection to the death of Mitchell, his common-law wife.
Mitchell was a 31-year-old mother of two. She was last seen alive walking from her Ogden home to a nearby 7-Eleven on Oct. 29, 2012.
For more than two years, her family held onto hope she would be found alive.
Then in December 2014, police raided the Ogden house Mitchell shared with Shyback.
Police later revealed they found human remains inside the home. Shyback was arrested and charged.
The trial is scheduled for nine days in front of a judge alone.
Watch below from Dec. 2014: A Calgary mother is living in a nightmare, after her daughter went from missing to murdered. Over the weekend, Lisa Mitchell’s body was found in Ogden. Her husband has been charged in her death. Lisa Mitchell’s mother is speaking out.
Transcript for Trump calls for death penalty in newly announced opioid attack plan
As we can rule the blue ribbon committees we walked. But we don't get tough on the drug dealers. We're wasting our time just remember that were wasting our time. And that toughness includes the death penalty. Some of these drug dealers will kill thousands of people during their lifetime thousands of people. And destroyed. Many more lives than that but they will kill thousands of people during their lifetime. And don't get caught and get their two days engine. Well they'll going for a year. Or they'll be fine. And yet if you kill one person. You get the death penalty or you go to jail for life.
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Milan Skriniar: I am happy at Inter, cannot wait to play in Champions Legaue
Milan Skriniar says he is happy at Inter and cannot wait to play in the Champions League next season.
"I am very happy because I feel very good also from a physical point of view and when I go out in the field I want to stay there as long as possible. Stay at Inter? It is the will of the club and also mine, I am not aware of particular offers to me and there is no reason to go away. I am very happy to be able to play in the Champions League next season, in fact, I cannot wait,” Skriniar told Pravda Sport.
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Two boys, ages 7 and 2, will grow up without their mother, Kimberly Macey , 33. A driver killed her as she walked through a Broadway alley near Ellsworth Avenue on June 2. It was late on a Friday, not far from midnight. The driver was Jason Brown, 40. While driving "at an unknown speed," he struck and killed Macey and injured an unidentified man with his truck before stepping on the gas and fleeing the scene, according to a police report.
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SFPD says that four people have been killed, including the gunman, after a shooting at a UPS facility in the area of 17th Street and San Bruno in San Francisco. Two people were also injured.
A source says the shooter turned the gun on himself after firing on the victims during the drivers’ morning meeting around the time of a shift change. He died at SF General.
ABC7 News I-Team reporter Dan Noyes has confirmed through multiple sources the identity of the shooter at the UPS facility is Jimmy Lam. San Francisco police have not released the identity of the shooter. A UPS employee tells Dan Noyes Lam “had it out for a manager.”
SFPD is currently searching for additional victims and witnesses but they say the building is secure and the shelter-in-place has been lifted. It is believed the gunman acted alone and this incident is not related to terrorism.
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Cabrera (hamstring) appears likely to return from the 10-day disabled list during the Tigers' weekend series with the Blue Jays, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
Cabrera, who limited himself to batting practice Tuesday after going through intense baserunning and agility drills a day earlier, said he was "very close" to a return to the lineup, with Tigers skipper Ron Gardenhire seemingly supporting the first baseman's sentiments. While Gardenhire suggested it was unlikely Cabrera would be available for the final two games of the Tigers' current series with the Angels, Cabrera looks like he'll be ready to go in a few days once he builds up his conditioning and gets back in game shape following a nearly month-long layoff due to the right hamstring strain. Once Cabrera is back in the fold, John Hicks will likely transition to a bench role and see most of his playing time as the backup catcher behind James McCann.
WAMC's David Guistina talks with Samantha Wood of the Berkshire Eagle about the nurses strike, and the upcoming annual hike on Mount Greylock.
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Sport stars have launched a new fundraising event in Leeds in memory of Jane Tomlinson.
Payalympian Hannah Cockroft, from Halifax, and former Leeds United player Danny Mills officially unveiled the Sporting Social event at Leeds Beckett University yesterday.
The event, staged by the Jane Tomlinson Appeal, will take place in November and feature a host of sports personalities in a bid to raise money for the charity. Sporting Social has been also backed by TV presenter Tanya Arnold.
Mrs Tomlinson, from Leeds, was 36 she was told she had terminal breast cancer in 2000.
She went on to record a series of remarkable achievements raising money for good causes.
The appeal was set up in her memory and has since collected millions of pounds for charity.
A fifth-grade teacher arrested Wednesday is accused of raping an elementary school student, the Saratoga County Sheriff's Office said. Elizabeth M. Barthelmas , 48, of Wilton is charged with felony first-degree rape, felony course of sexual conduct against a child and felony first-degree criminal sex act.
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A 23-year-old man has pleaded guilty to kidnapping and killing a Utah train worker in Wyoming.
Dereck James Harrison entered his plea Monday during his arraignment in District Court in Kemmerer.
The Salt Lake Tribune reports (http://bit.ly/2oFRacD) that Harrison pleaded guilty to first-degree murder while perpetrating a kidnapping and kidnapping in the May slaying of 63-year-old Kay Porter Ricks.
BEREA, Ohio — Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback DeShone Kizer has signed his four-year contract.
The deal is projected to be worth nearly $5 million and include a $1.7 million signing bonus.
The second-round draft pick from Notre Dame has shown progress during the team's mandatory minicamp and Kizer took snaps on Tuesday with Cleveland's starting offence. Kizer is battling veterans Cody Kessler and Brock Osweiler for the starting job. Kizer has been pleased with his development so far, but reiterated Wednesday that he has a lot to learn.
The Browns, who have started 27 quarterbacks since 1999, selected Kizer with the No. 52 overall pick. He started 25 games for the Fighting Irish, passing for 5,809 yards and 47 touchdowns.
Cleveland has signed eight of its 10 draft picks from 2017.
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UPDATE 2-Fading Trump effect overshadows NEX revenue growth
Feb 15 British financial broker NEX Group's gave a cautious assessment of its 2017 prospects on Wednesday, with muted January trading volumes casting a shadow over better than expected third-quarter revenue.
The move was announced on the first full day of matches. This U.S. Open warmup has now lost five of the top six players in the men’s ranking…
The Alaska Legislature's impasse over oil and gas taxes and budget reforms is jeopardizing a bipartisan consensus on repealing a state program to promote energy development by making cash payments to oil companies. Both the Republican-led Senate majority and the largely Democratic House majority support repealing the program, with unpaid oil-company claims already projected to exceed $1 billion by next year.
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BENI, Congo — The United Nations Deputy Special Representative for Congo says military offences will be launched against rebels who killed at least 15 Tanzanian U.N. peacekeepers last week in eastern Congo.
In a memorial ceremony Monday David Gressly said those who staged the assault, which wounded 50 others, will pay for their actions. The Dec. 7 attack about 45 kilometres (28 miles) from Beni was the deadliest single attack on a U.N. peacekeeping mission in nearly 25 years.
At least five Congolese soldiers also were killed in the attack. The peacekeeping base has been repeatedly attacked by rebels from the Allied Democratic Forces group.
WASHINGTON—Economic activity expanded at a moderate pace across most of the U.S. this spring, driven in part by a pickup in manufacturing activity despite trade tensions, according to a Federal Reserve report released Wednesday.
Most of the Fed’s regional districts reported moderate economic growth in late April and early May, the Fed said in its latest roundup of anecdotal information about regional economic conditions known as the beige book. The Dallas district was an exception, reporting a solid pickup in economic activity....
Police in Laredo, Texas, captured a mountain lion on Sunday, February 25, after residents were asked to stay indoors. The animal was tranquilized and was to be taken by Texas Game Warden officials to be released away from populated areas.No injuries, including to the mountain lion, were reported. People living in the Santa Rita subdivision were asked to remain inside their homes as police and game warden officials searched for the animal.“This is one for the books for sure,” a police Facebook post said. "These animals do not tend to enter heavily populated areas. However, the neighborhood is very close to the animal’s natural habitat along the Rio Grande. This call is why there is no such thing as a routine day on patrol. " Credit: Laredo Police Department via Storyful
The Bangladeshi government Tuesday signed two additional financing agreements totaling 74 million U.S. dollars with the World Bank to improve the country's e-government services and improve air quality of capital Dhaka. Mahmuda Begum, an additional secretary of Bangladesh's Economic Relations Division, and Rajashree Paralkar, acting World Bank country director for Bangladesh, signed the agreements on behalf of their respective sides in Dhaka.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Post reports that a federal probe into Facebook's sharing of user data with Cambridge Analytica now involves the FBI, the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Justice Department.
The Post says representatives from these agencies have joined the Federal Trade Commission in the inquiry, citing five unnamed people familiar with the matter. Those people spoke on condition of anonymity because the probes are not complete.
The probe reportedly centers on why Facebook didn't disclose in 2015 that Cambridge Analytica improperly accessed personal data of up to 87 million Facebook users. Investigators are examining actions and statements of the company and its executives, including CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
Facebook confirmed to The Associated Press that it has received questions from these agencies and said it is cooperating with the probe.
Forget the likes of Usain Bolt and Mo Farah, because Hero the hedgehog completely stole the show at the World Athletics Championships in London this month.
Not only did he win the hearts of the public with his funny antics, but the athletes took quite a shine to him too.
Here are some of the best bits from Hero's fun two weeks in London.
While a new fire station will be the focus of the La Crosse Fire Dept. this year, it won't be breaking any ground right away.
Fire chief Gregg Cleveland says it will take awhile to figure out even where to put the new station and devise a financial plan for staffing and providing equipment for it.
A new station is estimated to cost $6 million with equipment and personnel costs above that.
"There's a lot of planning and a lot of number crunching that needs to go into this that we're going to be focusing on in 2017," Cleveland said. "We spent probably 3 to 4 years getting to this point right now and we still have a ton of work to go yet."
The city has four fire stations but none in what has the been the area of largest growth in the city and surrounding areas on the south side.
Finding a site for a new fire station will be the first step Cleveland said.
The city has budgeted $500,000 this year to buy property for a new station on the south side. It would be the first new fire station in the city since 1967.
A Prince George golfer won this year’s Senior Men’s Open tournament in Quesnel.
Robert Ahrens had a two day score of 148.
That was two shots clear of Dan Rosengren in second.
The low net champion was Norm Armstrong with Iain Brown the runner-up.
Both are from Quesnel.
A bipartisan proposal to repeal the death penalty in Washington state will get a hearing Wednesday morning. But the Democratic chair of the House Judiciary Committee said there's no plan to hold a vote on the measure.
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The Texas Rangers swept three games from the Washington Nationals, and manager Jeff Banister said it could be the start of something (video by Jeff Wilson).
First, the caveat. Most global business honchos and observers who have spoken on India, either during their visit to the country recently or with Indian media abroad, have a good word on the boldness and the direction of policy reform of the Modi government and India’s — still strong by global comparison — around seven per cent growth. So of late you have read the headlines that pat the government on the back — India on the right track, bullish on the country and its leadership, the country being the biggest focus for the multinational, Modi tackling difficult ...
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Senators want to re-enact a prohibition that would keep convicted felons waiting years after serving their sentences before they could run for office in Louisiana.
The constitutional amendment by Sen. Conrad Appel, a Metairie Republican, would require felons to wait five years.
The Senate backed the proposal in a 36-0 vote Tuesday, sending it to the House for consideration. If approved there, voters would get the final say at the ballot box.
In prior years, House lawmakers have supported longer waits for felons, but couldn’t win Senate agreement. The five-year provision is a compromise.
Louisiana had an amendment barring felons from seeking office for 15 years. The Louisiana Supreme Court overturned the provision in 2016, saying voters approved a version differing from one lawmakers passed.
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Senate Bill 31: www.legis.la.gov
Taxpayers throng E-payments clinic in Blantyre
The Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) is an agency of the Government of Malawi responsible for assessment, collection and accounting for tax …
Some 500 people gathered at the Monroe County Courthouse yesterday to show support for the victims of the terrorist attack in Charlottesville; Indiana State Police arrested a man wanted on outstanding warrants yesterday after a car chase on SR 46; Smithville Fiber initiates a $500,000 fiber internet installation project for Ellettsville; A Jeffersonville program aimed at teaching participants how to dispose of needles and administer Narcan has been extended for another year.
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – A Northern California judge has fined the Bay Area Rapid Transit agency $220,000 for the deaths of two workers accidentally hit by a commuter train.
The two workers were killed in 2013 while inspecting a track east of San Francisco. The California Public Utilities Commission sought the fine and three years of probation after determining the transit agency’s safety rules and procedure were inadequate. The agency will have to pay an additional $440,000 if it violates terms of its probation, which include tightening its safety rules and submitting more detailed safety reports.
BART spokespeople didn’t return phone and email inquiries.
The two workers had their backs to the train when struck in violation of agency safety rules. One member of inspection crews is always supposed to be watching for trains.
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Katy Perry's "Witness Tour" hit the Portland Moda Center Friday night with a performance saturated in spectacles, including enormous puppets with televisions for heads, dice big enough for dancers to crawl in and out of and exploding canons full of confetti.
"Witness," released June 9, 2017, is Perry's fifth studio album since "Katy Hudson," which came out in 2001.
Carly Rae Jepsen, 32, was featured as the opening act.
The show, which has been touring North America for over five months, will travel north to Tacoma Sunday, skip Seattle and land in Vancouver to perform February 5 and 6.
Perry's previous tour was called "Prismatic World Tour" and debuted in 2015.
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Rome, July 4 - INPS chief Tito Boeri reiterated on Wednesday his assertion that Italy needs migrant workers for its pension system to be sustainable, adding that perceptions of how many workers from abroad are in the country were off the mark. "Our pension system is capable of meeting the challenge of longevity, at least as long as the automatic adaptation of the retirement age in relation to life expectancy is kept," Boeri said as he presented the pension and social security agency's annual report. "But it does not have corrective mechanisms that enable it to compensate for a fall in people arriving on our labour market... "The Italians underestimate the percentage of the population that is over 65 and they overestimate the number of immigrants and people under 14. "The deviation between perception and reality is much more accentuated that elsewhere. "It's not just prejudice. It is full blown disinformation. "Our country needs to increase legal immigration".
FELDBERG, Germany — Canada’s Zoe Bergermann won her first World Cup snowboard cross medal Saturday, taking silver in the penultimate race before the Olympic games.
Bergermann, of Erin, Ont., will be making her Olympic debut in Pyeongchang after being named to Canada’s snowboarding team last month.
Michela Moioli of Italy won gold and Julia Pereira de Sousa Mabileau of France took bronze.
Kevin Hill of Vernon, B.C., finished just off the podium in fourth place in the men’s race. Julian Lueftner of Austria won.
Lueftner claimed his first World Cup win by finishing ahead of Pierre Vaultier and Ken Vuagnoux of France and stretched his overall lead to 5,120 points, 1,034 ahead of Austria’s Alex Pullin.
Moioli stretched her lead in the women’s standings with her third World Cup win of the season. She has 5,630 points, ahead of France’s Chloe Trespeuch on 5,000.
More competitions are scheduled Sunday.
Ayrshire Railway Preservation Group has been able to recover lines and three track points from the old Minnivey Colliery site before the area is cleared and landscaped, thanks to the free help of a local rail company and a transport company.
McCulloch Rail of Ballantrae, a major contractor for Network Rail, provided the manpower and specialist machines needed to move the rails, which ARPG volunteers had freed from the overgrown vegetation covering them at the old colliery site.
The rails were moved by the rail contractor’s five man team and the tracked rail transposers to the roadside, and T French and Son of Cronberry provided transport to the Scottish Industrial Railway Centre at Dunaskin site near Ayr,
Republicans got religion on information security during the 2016 campaign. But will they apply the same scrutiny to President Trump as they did to Candidate Hillary Clinton and her email server?
As The Post's Philip Bump notes, there are now several examples of Trump playing fast-and-loose with potentially sensitive information — the latest being the "open-air situation room" he conducted with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at a Mar-a-Lago on Saturday night, which David Fahrenthold details here. Trump has also left a key to classified information out in a secured bag as people without the proper security clearance were in the Oval Office. And then there's the viewing of documents at Mar-a-Lago using cellphone flashlights, which Bump notes can be used like "portable television satellite trucks" when they are compromised.
The limestone quarrying business of Charles E. Griffin at the turn of the 20th century in the Boardman district of New Milford resulted in a small village emerging to process the limestone and to house and feed the workers, as shown in this Clarence Evans photograph about 1900. If you have a “Way Back When” photograph you’d like to share, contact Deborah Rose at drose@newstimes.com or 860-355-7324. less
Oil, Gas Assessment Not Severance Tax, Tenn. Court Upholds
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 1:10 PM EDT) -- The Tennessee Court of Appeals ruled Thursday that accounting for the value of oil and gas deposits in a tax assessment of property is not the same as imposing an unlawful additional severance tax.
The court upheld a lower court’s reinstatement of assessors’ use of the income valuation method to determine the value of the mineral interests.
Taxpayer The Coal Creek Co. had claimed the assessors’ use of the income valuation method resulted in the imposition of an additional severance tax and challenged the land's reclassification...
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) – A central Illinois group worked tirelessly to build a house for a person who needed it.
Habitat for Humanity in Sangamon County brought together a crowd of people to work on a house, enlisting the help of its 1,000 Women Strong initiative. A single mother will be able to call the place home.
Anita Anderson, a former single mother, wanted to be sure she could help others and decided to strap on a tool belt.
“Giving someone else a leg up … I’m just really honored,” she said.
Habitat’s project is part of National Build Week, a national effort to help people find homes.
“It’s pretty inspiring to see women of all ages from all different walks of life (help out),” said volunteer Deneen Pajpau.
This particular house is expected to be ready for a move-in by July.
Robert G. Reeves, 91, of Milford, director of Logistics Management/Support with AVCO Lycoming/Textron, husband of the late Joan Reeves, died Aug. 13.
Born in Brooklyn, N.Y. on Oct. 27, 1925 to the late William and Viola Reeves; U.S. Army-Air Force; safe boating and navigation instructor; education officer and US Power Squadron commander.
Survived by three children, Linda Knablin (Kevin) of Milford, William Reeves (Michele) of Simpsonville, S.C., and Robert C. Reeves (Lynette) of Wayzata Minn., sister, Nancy Komenda of Otego, N.Y., eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Also predeceased by sister, June Reeves.
Services: Thursday, Aug. 17, noon, St. Mary Church, 70 Gulf St., Milford. Burial will follow in King’s Highway Cemetery, 271 Cherry St., Milford. Calling hours: Thursday, Aug. 17, 10:15-11:15 a.m., Cody-White Funeral Home, 107 Broad St., Milford.
Lead MEP demands clearer and simpler procedure on relocation EU Parliament rapporteur Danuta Hübner has written a draft report that emphasises the need to "mitigate the discretionary nature" of a draft plan that could force large non-European Union central counterparty clearing houses (CCPs) to relocate to inside the bloc.
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Forbort (upper body) is active for Saturday's game against the Coyotes.
Forbort only has one goal and eight assists in 49 games, but there is some potential for intrigue in this one. Scott Wedgewood (3.37 GAA, .893 save percentage) is in net for this one and with Alec Martinez hurt there is potential for the 25-year-old defenseman to contribute on the power play.
Entryways are quite possibly the easiest part of a home to decorate but often the most overlooked. It’s the first room anyone enters, so it’s an important one to set the tone and to keep organized. Here’s how!
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Photo, Janis Nicolay. Room design, The Cross Decor & Design. 1. Not using baskets Baskets in entryways are life savers and a super easy organizing solution. Chuck helmets, your kids' lunch boxes, flip-flops and any other seasonal accessories in them as soon as you enter the door. You'll know exactly where to find them.
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Corn-state senators, including Missouri Republican Roy Blunt, continue to urge President Donald Trump to resist making changes to the Renewable Fuel Standard – changes that aim to benefit the oil industry.
Five Republican senators—Blunt, Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst of Iowa, Deb Fischer of Nebraska, and John Thune of South Dakota—have sent a letter to Trump amidst rumors that he is considering the changes. The senators warned Trump that the consequences of such a move “would be severe and dramatic across the Midwest”.
The senators have also requested another meeting with Trump to discuss the issue. A March 12 White House meeting on biofuels policy has been cancelled and it’s unclear if or when that meeting will be rescheduled.
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A boy frolics at a fountain to cool off from the summer heat in Chinatown in Manila, the Philippines, April 24, 2018. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)
Children frolic at a fountain as they cool off from the summer heat in Chinatown in Manila, the Philippines, April 24, 2018. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)
A boy frolics at a fountain to cool off from the summer heat in Chinatown in Manila, the Philippines, April 24, 2018. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)
Children frolic at a fountain as they cool off from the summer heat in Chinatown in Manila, the Philippines, April 24, 2018. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)
A girl frolics at a fountain to cool off from the summer heat in Chinatown in Manila, the Philippines, April 24, 2018. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)
A boy frolics at a fountain to cool off from the summer heat in Chinatown in Manila, the Philippines, April 24, 2018. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)
LAHORE : Punjab Higher Education Commission has decided to take action against illegal private universities by shutting their campuses.
As many as 12 private universities have been declared upto the standard however, inspection of other universities is also underway.
Sources told that HEC has issued directives to the officials to clearly monitor the working and facilities of the institutions. The universities with substandard services would be shut down on immediate basis.
According to HEC, several universities constructed in small bungalows are running M.phil and PhD programs with lack of vigilant faculty and teachers due to which action is required against them.
It is pertinent to mention here that such universities are holding license from federal HEC which Punjab HEC is not accepting .
Chairperson of Punjab HEC Dr Nizam-ud-Din said that no favor or reference would be accommodated in this matter.
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The Insane Inflatable 5k is coming to the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Saturday October 28th , and you and your crew are invited to the bounce party!
The Insane Inflatable 5k is a 3.1 mile race with 11 insanely big inflatable obstacles along the course.
Fitness can be fun as you bob and weave through the “Ball maze,” “Crash Course” and get your bounce and slide on with “the wall”!
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MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WBTW) – Monday afternoon, Hazmat crews responded to a resort on South Ocean Boulevard in Myrtle Beach about an issue with the pool.
Lt. Jonathan Evans with Myrtle Beach Fire Rescue confirms the teams were called to the Sea Crest Resort at 803 S. Ocean Boulevard. Fire officials say nine people total are being treated after being in the pool and two of those were juveniles, who have been taken to the hospital.
The pool was evacuated and the people that needed medical help reportedly were suffering from breathing issues, Lt. Evans says.
Officials couldn’t release any additional details, but News13 has a crew on scene working to learn more.
April 3 China Development Bank International Investment Ltd:
* Entered into uncommitted revolving loan facility agreement with china minsheng banking corp., ltd., hong kong branch
* CMBC hk will provide an uncommitted revolving loan facility to company in amount of up to usd100 million
* Says cmbc hk as lender and company as borrower
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Lane Heaton in the Open Bull Ride event at the 2016 Teebar Rodeo.
GET ready to see dust fly with the Teebar Rodeo and Campdraft - set to be one of the biggest events out at Teebar this year!
From 6.30am, a range of campdrafting events will be on display at the Teebar Hall Grounds off Maryborough- Biggenden Rd.
The highly anticipated rodeos will start from 10am.
Famous country music singer Ali Sacipovic will again grace the grounds with his stunning brand of country music.
Market stalls and camping will also be available through the weekend around the grounds.
The excitement starts this Saturday (June 17) with prices at $12 for adults, $10 for concessions, $5 for high schoolers and $2 for primary schoolers.
Family pass (2 adults, 2 children) from $30.
LEWISTON, Maine — U.S. family-owned promotional products company Geiger is buying the largest family-owned promotional products distributor in the United Kingdom.
CEO Gene Geiger said Monday the merger with BTC Group expands the company's footprint in Europe. The new company, Geiger BTC Group, will have nearly 400 employees.
Financial terms weren't disclosed.
Geiger told the Sun Journal newspaper that the two companies have collaborated in the past, and that BTC's owners let it be known that they were ready to sell.
Both management teams are staying in place.
Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar today held a joint meeting with DGP, SP (ANC) and Police Inspectors of coastal belt regarding narcotics trade and law and order issues in the coastal belt. CM has ordered to crack down on narcotics trade. Sources informed that CM has also ordered a clampdown of restaurants engaged in such businesses.
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan State women’s gymnastics coach Kathie Klages announced she was retiring immediately Tuesday, a day after the school announced her suspension.
Klages had been a coach for nearly 30 years. Her name surfaced in lawsuits by female athletes who accuse Michigan State sports doctor Larry Nassar of sexually abusing them during treatments. He denies it.
Klages is accused of downplaying complaints made by two teens in the late 1990s. But athletic director Mark Hollis says he was troubled by Klages’ “passionate defense” of Nassar to members of the gymnastics team during a meeting last September.
Hollis referred to the meeting in a letter to Klages dated Tuesday.
Klages’ attorney, Shirlee Bobryk, says Klages would never put athletes in “harm’s way.” She says Klages is retiring “out of respect to the university and the gymnastics program.”
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Vote to Help Brazos Valley Food Bank Receive Grant
There is still time to help the Brazos Valley Food Bank’s chance at a grant for their new community garden.
The food bank applied for a grant application in the 2017 Seeds of Change™ Grant Program.
Alaina Jalufka, program coordinator, said the grant would go towards their new Together We Grow Community Garden.
“There are about 500 other gardens that we are up against across the nation, and if we got awarded the Seeds of Change grant, we could get up to $25,000 to help implement our garden,” said Jalufka.
Together We Grow is a new collaborative program of the Brazos Valley Food Bank, aimed at changing peoples’ lives from food-insecure to food secure.
You can help by voting for the food bank’s garden by visiting their Facebook page.
Individuals can vote once a day on multiple devices. The last day to vote is Wednesday.
Click below to hear Alaina Jalufka visiting wit WTAW’s Chelsea Reber.
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Pleasant Ridge “Chickenbone” Baptist Church is having a different kind of Vacation Bible School this year. The group is traveling to a different location each week to host a day of crafts, games and Bible study. Last week, they began their tour with at the park in South Bruce. Pictured is Ashlee Garrison leading a Bible study.
NEW YORK (AP) - Billionaire investor Carl Icahn is jumping in to the fight for control over Newell Brands, buying a minority stake in the consumer products company that has been targeted by activist investor Starboard Value LP.
Newell said Monday that it's struck a deal in which Icahn will nominate four people to its board, including his son, Brett Icahn.
Shares of Newell Brands Inc., based in Hoboken, New Jersey, jumped more than 4 percent before the opening bell Monday.
Starboard told Newell in a letter last month that the company, with almost $15 billion in annual revenue, was being led badly, and nominated its own directors for the company board. The company's shares are down more than 40 percent in the past year.
Carl Icahn owns nearly 7 percent on Newell's stock.
Kellogg k said on Friday it would buy the owner of RXBAR protein bars for $600 million as the world’s largest cereal maker looks to expand its portfolio of healthier foods and tap millennial customers.
RXBAR, which is owned by Chicago Bar, will continue to operate independently after the deal, Kellogg said in a statement.
Kellogg like other processed food makers, has been battling weak sales amid a growing consumer preference for healthier foods, and has been making changes to its offerings by removing artificial ingredients and introducing healthier foods such as granola.
“With its strong millennial consumption and diversified channel presence including e-commerce, RXBAR is perfectly positioned to perform well against future food trends,” Kellogg CEO Steve Cahillane said.
Kellogg said it will pay about $400 million net of tax benefits for the company and RXBAR’s net sales are expected to be about $120 million in 2017.
The City of Goleta is pleased to announce that Michelle Greene has been promoted to deputy city manager.
Greene has been the Administrative Services director since 2006 and served as a management analyst from 2004 to 2006.
This promotion comes as part of the reorganization of the City Manager’s Department.
“Ms. Greene is a tremendous asset to our community, and it’s a privilege to have a person of her caliber serving as our second in command,” City Manager Dan Singer said. “In this new role, Ms. Greene will have additional oversight of the organization as a whole and the production of the City Council materials.”
The Administrative Services Department has become part of the City Manager’s Department, and the staff duties are being refined with this merger.
— Valerie Kushnerov is a public information officer for the City of Goleta.
April 5 GL Pharm Tech Corp :
* Says 500 million won worth of its first series convertible bonds have been converted into 500,000 shares of the co, at 1,000 won/share
* Says listing date of new shares is April 18
Source text in Korean: goo.gl/RU6E1X
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BlackRock's Goldberg Says Emerging Markets Will Weather 3% Treasury Yield
Pablo Goldberg, head of emerging market debt research at Blackrock, discusses growth differential between developed and emerging markets, and what it means for investing. He speaks with Bloomberg's Mark Barton on "Bloomberg Markets." (Source: Bloomberg)
IMAGE: Three-dimensional reconstruction of a Stage 3 S. mediterranea embryo, stained with a pan-embryonic cell marker and a nuclear dye . view more KANSAS CITY, MO-A new report from the Stowers Institute for Medical Research chronicles the embryonic origins of planaria, providing new insight into the animal's remarkable regenerative abilities.
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Wisconsin state Rep. Ron Tusler, of Harrison, speaks at a Rural Wisconsin Initiative news conference Tuesday in Madison, Wis. Members of the group presented their plans for improving life in rural Wisconsin and retaining young people who are choosing big cities over small towns.
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April 5 Nordson Corp :
* On March 30, Nordson, Viking Merger Corp, Vention and VMHI entered into first amendment to agreement and plan of merger - SEC filing
* Pursuant to amendment to agreement parties agreed, among other things, that cash consideration would be increased by $11.5 million
* On March 31, in connection with closing of merger, Nordson established $705.0 million term loan facility under terms of term loan amendment Source text : (bit.ly/2p18xDY) Further company coverage:
It's perched atop buildings, painted on walls, hanging from the sterns of boats, from the railings of porches and proudly waves over the graves of veterans. Today marks Flag Day, a day commemorating the adoption of the flag on June 14, 1777, by Second Continental Congress.
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Bayern Munich have reappointed Jupp Heynckes as head coach and, four years after he left the club, he's hoping to bring back the party.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Take 5' game
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the New York Lottery's "Take 5" game were:
02-05-15-22-39
(two, five, fifteen, twenty-two, thirty-nine)
The NIACC men’s basketball team dropped a 101-93 overtime decision to the Augustana College Junior Varsity on Sunday in a nonconference contest.
Sophomore guard Nick Wurm scored a career-high 35 points with 10 rebounds, six assists and five steals in 45 minutes of action. It was Wurm’s second career double-double.
The Trojans also received 14 points and six rebounds off the bench from Izaya Sims. Orrigton Hamilton also reached double figures for the Trojans with 12 points.
NIACC (10-3) returns to action Saturday at home against Association Free Lutheran Bible School. Game time is set for 2 p.m. in the NIACC gym and will be the Trojans final game before the holiday break.
Millennials -- the older ones at least. That's right, contrary to popular perception, not all of the 18- to 35-year-old generation is so wracked with college debt that they're living in their parents' basements while working for peanuts as baristas.
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Jamaican national “Jason” Hubert Williams, 43, found himself before Cayman Court of law on Tuesday after he was taken into custody by the Cayman Islands Police Service on Sunday, July 1.
Mr. Williams was remanded into custody until Wednesday July 4.
Mr. Williams, was taken into custody by the Cayman Island Police Service in the vicinity of Seven Mile Beach.
Mr. Williams was wanted for questioning in connection with his authority to remain in the Cayman Islands.
Enforcement officers from the Department of Immigration along with police officers carried out the search throughout the weekend.
Immigration officials thanked the public and the RCIPS for their assistance in locating the wanted individual.
Anyone with information about immigration-related offenses is urged to contact the confidential information hotline at 1-800-Legalim (1-800-534-2546), or email [email protected]
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An investigative committee at Duke University recently reported that a research technician in the animal pulmonary physiology laboratory fabricated and/or falsified flexiVent data reported in Figures 1A, 2A, and 7D of this paper. The Editorial Board is issuing this Expression of Concern to alert readers to these problems. The Editors have requested that the experiments in question be repeated by the authors and resubmitted to the Journal. We will inform our readers of the outcome after the data have been evaluated.
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Hazleton firefighters and police responded to a two-vehicle crash involving a small car and a pickup truck this morning at 8 a.m. at Poplar Street and Arthur Gardner Highway.
First responders were initially dispatched to the intersection around 8 a.m. by Luzerne County 911 for a two-vehicle, head-on collision and found a black 2003 Ford F150 and a small gray Nissan collided there.
A female in driver’s seat of the Nissan needed help from firefighters to get out of her vehicle as the driver’s side door was smashed in. Firefighters removed that door and she was taken by American Patient Transport Systems Inc., to Lehigh Valley Hospital-Hazleton for unknown injuries, Shawn Jones, deputy fire chief said.
The male driver of the truck had minor injuries, according to Jones, and said he would seek treatment on his own.
The car sustained driver side and front end damage and the truck sustained driver side damage. Both vehicles were towed.
Hazleton police are investigating.
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The Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew called for “self-restraint and calmness” in dealing with the “crucial and sensitive” issue of FYROM’s name, in a press release issued on Friday.
“The Ecumenical Patriarchate, as the Mother Church of all Orthodox Churches of the Balkans, on the occasion of the discussion on the name issue of FYROM, appeals to all parties concerned for calmness and self-restraint in order to address the crucial and sensitive issue peacefully and wisely,” he said.
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The City Council voted Tuesday to allow the Chattanooga History Center to continue using a storage area on Watkins Street for another six months.
A previous agreement for a year recently ran out.
City officials said it is expected that the center will find another location within the six months.
The center had planned to open a museum downtown, but the project failed through even though some $10 million was raised.
There was also talk of some of the museum collection going in at the Public Library, but that also did not work out.
Center officials said recently they wanted to return some exhibits to donors.
Alabama with special guest Tucker Beathard at The Kentucky State Fair
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To the Editor:
Many kudos to Sue S. Reaser from Westport for thanking Dr. Savel for his great service, particularly at the former VA offices in Elizabethtown in the 1970s. A doctor without peers.
I am only one veteran who will never forget Dr. Savel. I also shared his reverence to those Holocaust children.
He was one doctor in a million. Thank you for your service. Dr. Savel.
Bob Spring,
Ticonderoga
News selected on topics and regions - oil and gas, business, politics, IT, the South Caucasus, the Caspian Sea region, Central Asia Ranking of the Azerbaijani banking sector Ashgabat will host the Energy Charter Forum, titled "Towards a Multilateral Framework Agreement on Transit of Energy Resources" on May 30-31, the Turkmen Oil and Gas Complex said in a message. The issues of preparation were discussed during the meeting of the Organizing Committee on holding international events related to Turkmenistan's Chairmanship in the Energy Charter Conference in 2017.
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. — Zach Lofton matched career highs with four steals and seven 3-pointers, and finished with a season-best 34 points to lead New Mexico State in a 90-67 rout of UT Rio Grande Valley on Saturday for its ninth straight win.
New Mexico State (20-3, 7-0 Western Athletic Conference) has won 14 of its last 15 games. UT Rio Grande Valley (12-12, 3-4) had its two-game win streak snapped.
Lofton, who averages 19.9 points and 1.5 assists per game, was one point shy of a career best on 10-of-17 shooting from the field while adding a season-high six assists.
The Aggies’ Jemerrio Jones chipped in 10 points and a matched a career-high with 20 rebounds for his 14th double-double of the season.
Nick Dixon scored 15 points and Greg Bowie had 14 for the Vaqueros.
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ST. LOUIS, MO (KTVI) - Earth Day is April 22nd. Although it is a great day set aside time to contribute to making our Earth and environment more sustainable, you can also look and feel good doing it.
Beauty Blogger Sonja Shin came to share with us some of her Earth-friendly beauty tips and products.
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IS THIS HOW PLANETS ARE FORMED? Astronaut Blows Bubbles In His Drink Until His Face Is Engulfed In A Liquid Sphere
Just when we thought we were starting to get a handle on the weirdness of space physics, NASA has to go and upload another video that completely throws us off.
Septuagenarian arrested with fresh human skull in Osun
A 72-year-old man, Idris Ajao, who was arrested by Osun State Police Command for allegedly being in possession of fresh human skull, has said that he was contracted by a herbalist to get it for [...] The post Septuagenarian arrested with fresh human skull in Osun appeared first on Tribune. Read Full Story
April 28 CVC Capital Partners Ltd:
* CVC Fund vi has agreed to acquire an 80 pct stake in Breitling SA
* Financial terms of transaction were not disclosed.
* As part of the transaction, Théodore Schneider will re-invest for a 20 pct shareholding in Breitling.
* Closing of transaction is subject to approval by relevant competition authorities and is expected for June 2017. Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom)
Fake news or real news? | “Trump told Comey he didn’t stay in Moscow in 2013. The flight records tell a different story” – The Boston Globe
No water? | “Drought Returns to Huge Swaths of U.S., Fueling Fears of a Thirsty Future” – Stateline
Break for students & teachers? | “Why More School Districts Are Holding Class Just Four Days a Week” – Stateline
Debt on the rise! | “If the World Economy Is Looking So Great, Why Are Global Policymakers So Gloomy?” – The New York Times
Equal justice at Waffle House? | “Alabama police leave black woman topless after violent arrest, video shows” – The Guardian
“Scenes seen” during a walk. An interesting old barn.
Finally the warm weekend sun wakens the magnolia into a canopy of pink.
Spring beauty and the aroma is captivating.
A Michigan man charged with second-degree murder for a vehicle crash that left five people dead says he wants the victims' families to know he's sorry.
The Livingston Daily Press & Argus reports that 21-year-old Matthew Jordan Carrier was arraigned last month on a 19-count felony complaint. The charges also include operating a vehicle while intoxicated causing death and driving on a suspended license causing death.
Carrier says he recalls consuming large amounts of alcohol the night of May 9, when police say he struck another car while driving. He says he doesn't remember the crash.
Passengers in Carrier's vehicle were killed, as were those in the other car.
Carrier said Friday "it would be fair" if he went to prison.
He's jailed without bond. He returns to court Aug. 23.
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Kelly Fresch has been named the new principal at Adams Elementary School starting in July, the Santa Barbara Unified School District announced Tuesday night. Fresch most recently worked as principal of Guin Foss Elementary School in Tustin, California and has experience as an elementary teacher, the district said.
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Startup Air Belgium has selected Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) as its home base for flights to China and other Asian destinations. First flights are scheduled for the end of March, with Hong Kong as the first destination. The first of four Airbus A340-300s is expected to arrive in mid-February, allowing the new airline to obtain an air operator’s certificate (AOC). Air Belgium has a startup capital of €20 million ($25 million), divided among Belgian and European ...
Evanescence will reimagine some of their best-known songs with a full orchestra on the band’s upcoming new album Synthesis, due out this fall. The album is Evanescence’s first since their 2011 self-titled LP.
For the project, Amy Lee teamed with producer Will Hunt and composer David Campbell –
This article originally appeared on www.rollingstone.com: Evanescence Announce Orchestral New LP ‘Synthesis,’ Fall Tour
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US CRUDE OIL
Oil price corrects three-day upleg from $51.21 (08 Feb trough) that peaked at $54.11 on Friday, but was so far unable to break above pivotal resistance zone between $54.00 and $54.32).
Technical studies are bullish on both, near-term and daily charts and supportive for final push higher, as thickening daily cloud continues to underpin.
Daily close above $54.32 (02 Feb high) and the highest of several upside rejections above $54.00 handle, is needed to open key barrier at $55.22 (03 Jan peak).
Meantime, corrective dips should be ideally contained at $53.00 zone (Fibo 38.2% of $51.21/$54.11 rally, reinforced by rising 20SMA).
Res: 53.93; 54.11; 54.32; 54.49
Sup: 53.28; 53.00; 52.77; 52.51
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SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – A North Sacramento area fast food restaurant is making national headlines after announcing its plans to pay employees $17 an hour.
The raise at the Chick-fil-A takes effect on June 4 at the location on Madison Avenue.
Right now, employees make about $13 an hour.
Meaning, employees are looking at a 38 percent raise.
The Madison Avenue location is a franchise. Chick-fil-A corporate says franchise owners are in charge of deciding how much to pay employees and what benefits to offer.
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico State has hired former Bowling Green State head coach Chris Jans to lead the Aggies next season.
The school introduced Jans during a news conference Monday in Las Cruces. Jans fills the void left by Paul Weir, who was recently hired as New Mexico’s head coach.
Jans led Bowling Green to its first 20-win season in more than a decade in his first year but was then fired in 2015 over an incident at a bar near the Ohio school’s campus. Jans had acknowledged acting inappropriately toward female patrons.
Jans most recently served as an associate head coach at Wichita State, where he had worked as an assistant before taking the Bowling Green job in 2014. He also has coached at a number of community and junior colleges during his 25-year career.
DETROIT — An autopsy revealed that remnants of a stun gun were in the hair of a 15-year-old boy who crashed an all-terrain vehicle and died after a Michigan state trooper fired a Taser.
The Detroit Free Press quotes the autopsy report as saying "leads" from an "electrical weapon" were found in the hair on the back of Damon Grimes' head and lower back.
The teen died from multiple blunt injuries in the Aug. 26 crash in Detroit. Trooper Mark Bessner has resigned, and a criminal investigation is being conducted.
Bessner's lawyer says he made a split-second decision to use a Taser when Damon refused to stop. The teen's family has filed a $50 million lawsuit.
Since the teen's death, state police no longer conduct high-speed chases in Detroit unless they're investigating a major crime.
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(WSPA) – A new study released by Northwestern Mutual finds Millennials are having trouble balancing their long-term finances with their daily life.
The 2017 Planning & Progress Study says overall, 32% of Millennials say they spend their money excessively. That’s compared to 26% for Generation X and just 19% for Baby Boomers.
23% of Millennials surveyed also admitted to hiding purchases from a spouse or partner versus 17% for Gen X and 8% for Baby Boomers.
The study also showed financial planning and decision-making is impact the emotional health of America’s youth with 23% saying financial anxiety makes them physically ill on a weekly or monthly basis.
24% also say financial anxiety affects their relationships with a spouse or partner regularly.
The study was based on an online survey of 2,749 U.S. adults. It was conducted between February 14-22, 2017.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is delaying implementation of an Obama-era clean water rule by another two years to give the Environmental Protection Agency and the Army Corps of Engineers more time to do away with it.
The move Wednesday follows a Supreme Court ruling last week that legal challenges to the Waters of the U.S. rule be decided in federal district courts. That will result in the lifting of a stay issued by an appeals court blocking the 2015 rule from going into effect.
By moving the effective date to 2020, the administration buys itself more time to issue a replacement.
The rule expanded the definitions under which wetlands and small waterways are regulated under the Clean Water Act — prompting opposition from agribusiness, mining and industry groups.
× Greitens to speak at officer association’s prayer breakfast
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Despite facing two felony charges, Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens will be the keynote speaker at a St. Louis Area Police Chiefs Association prayer breakfast.
Wentzville Police Chief Kurt Frisz, chairman of the association, confirmed that Greitens will speak at the Wednesday’s breakfast, which is dedicated to memorializing fallen police officers and honoring their families.
Frisz said Greitens has been a strong supporter of law enforcement and is a good choice to honor officers.
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports the spokesman for St. Louis County prosecutor Robert McCulloch asked St. Louis-area police chiefs in an email if they really wanted a person charged with a felony as their guest speaker.
Greitens faces charges of felony invasion of privacy and computer tampering. He has denied criminal wrongdoing in both cases
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Baku. 6 May. REPORT.AZ/ President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has received delegation led by Turkish Minister of Culture and Tourism Nabi Avci.
Report informs, the press service of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan has reported.
Nigerian UK based gospel artiste, Sharon Oyakhilome, and first daughter of popular preacher, Chris Oyakhilome, is set to tie the knot with her Ghanaian heartthrob, Philip Frimpong.
She made this known on her Facebook- “We love CSO” page on Tuesday, following earlier reports that the clergy had also made the announcement to his church members earlier in the week
She wrote: “Save the date, Oct 6th.”
Sharon, 25, is the first of two daughters of Chris Oyakhilome, the senior pastor of Christ Embassy and his estranged wife, Anita Ebhodaghe.
She dropped her debut single titled, ‘I’m Excellent’ in 2014, featuring Ice Stanley, and has also performed along notable international artistes in concerts.
In October 2017, she announced her engagement to Philip Frimpon, co-founder of ONUA, a fast growing online advertising company that promotes West African artistry.
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Expect rain on Wednesday.
Rain is likely starting 1 a.m. until about 3 p.m. Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service. Temperatures are expected to be near 51 degrees.
Wednesday night should be partly cloudy, with lows near 32 degrees.
To check the forecast for your neighborhood, visit the National Weather Service website and put in your ZIP code.
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Brian Halquist Productions has announced the signing of super middleweight Mike “Imagine Me” Gavronski (24-2-1, 15 KOs) to a multiple-year promotional contract. Gavronski, coming off a TKO victory over Brian Vera on Sept. 9, is currently rated in the top 5 by the NABA, USBA and NABF. His first bout under the promotional agreement will be the main event at Battle at the Boat 113 at the Emerald Queen Casino on Saturday, Nov. 18 against Andrew Hernandez for the WBA-NABA super middleweight title. He has been fighting on Halquist shows for years.
A Chattanooga murder suspect has been added to the TBI’s Top 10 Most Wanted list.
Jacob Coyne, 21, is wanted by the TBI and Chattanooga police for criminal homicide and especially aggravated robbery in an incident that occurred Sunday in Chattanooga.
Investigators said Coyne may be in the area of Hamilton County or north Georgia and should be considered armed and dangerous.
Coyne is about 6’ tall and weighs 175 pounds. He has brown hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call 1-800-TBI-FIND.
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On Monday, Aug. 21, a solar eclipse will be crossing the continental United States for the first time in nearly 40 years. Although Connecticut is not in the direct path, Weston will see approximately 70% coverage as the moon passes the sun.
The Weston Public Library has scheduled a series of events to celebrate this unusual event.
Starting on Monday, Aug. 14, the library will distribute free solar viewers, one per family, while supplies last.
On Tuesday, Aug. 15, from 3 to 4 p.m. in the Makerspace, patrons five years and older will be invited to make their own pinhole projector eclipse viewer.
On Monday, Aug. 21, rain or shine, the library will live stream NASA’s eclipse coverage in the Community Room from 1 to 3 p.m. Celestial treats will be provided. There will not be another solar eclipse until April 2024.
For more information on programs and services at the library, visit westonpubliclibrary.org or call 203-222-2665.
Mitchell recorded eight tackles (seven solo) and a fumble recovery in the Steelers' 27-24 overtime win against Cleveland on Sunday.
Mitchell is a consistent and reliable defensive presence, playing in every game since joining the Steelers three years ago. He finishes his 2016 campaign with 78 tackles (55 solo), with an interception and a fumble recovery.
Services between Chesterfield and Derby have been reopened after a person was hit by a train near Clay Cross.
The incident happened at about 11am and caused disruption to the London St Pancras/Nottingham/Sheffield route.
East Midlands Trains said: "Our lines are now reopened between Chesterfield and Derby following a person being hit by a train - Our trains are likely to continue to experience extended delays or alterations whilst we rebuild our scheduled timetable."
If your train was delayed as a result of this incident visit the Delay Repay scheme here
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - The French embassy in Israel said on Monday it was cooperating with Israel on its arrest of a French consular staffer accused of using a diplomatic vehicle to smuggle guns between Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank.
“We take very seriously this case ... and we work very closely with the Israeli authorities on this matter,” said an embassy spokesman, who declined to comment further on the allegations against the staffer, a French citizen.
I've given him plenty of praise for this years turn around. I've also had a go when he's done stupid things, like not using subs at widnes when players were struggling to walk let alone run.
I call it as I see it. unlike some who have agenda's both for and against him I don't.
for me this is a wasted opportunity. if anyone things fev have a chance they are deluded. even they are thinking of resting players because of fixture congestion.
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KNOXVILLE (AP) — A research team led by the University of Tennessee Knoxville has received a $9.9 million grant from NASA toward the development of a more aerodynamically capable aircraft.
The Knoxville News Sentinel reports (http://bit.ly/2pswiFU ) the grant is part of a $50 million investment in university researchers studying aviation innovation.
UT assistant professor Jim Coder is the lead researcher on the project. He says the team is focusing on creating a more aerodynamic airplane wing to reduce energy use and make aircrafts more efficient.
The research will take place over the next five years. The team includes contributors from Penn State University, Texas A&M University, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Old Dominion University, the University of Wyoming, Boeing Corporation and PCC Airfoils.
MONROE COUNTY, Miss. — A 9-year-old boy retrieved a gun from his parents’ bedroom and shot his 13-year-old sister to death, authorities said, after the two got into an argument over a video game controller.
The incident occurred over the weekend in rural Monroe County, Mississippi, as the children’s mother was preparing lunch in the kitchen, the country sheriff said.
“He wanted the controller, and I guess he knew where to find the gun,” Sheriff Cecil Cantrell said.
The boy grabbed a handgun, which was kept in a nightstand next to the bed, and shot the sister in the back of the head, the sheriff said.
“This is the first time I’ve ever dealt with any child that was shot like that,” Cantrell said. “And I hope I never deal with it again.”
The girl was taken to Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, where she was pronounced dead Sunday.
The case is still under investigation and authorities have not filed charges.
“We are talking to the district attorney,” Cantrell said.
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Chad Knaus talks tells Daryl Motte why he is not surprised that his team hasn't won a race in over a year.
Aliaksei Zholner, the brilliant engineer behind the working paper model of a V8 engine, has turned once again to his favorite medium to create an amazing working miniature pipe organ. The idea came to him when his wife suggested that he create a music box. Zholner took that idea one step further, handcrafting paper pipes, keyboard, gears and valves in such a way that when put together plays beautiful music.
(translated) I decided to slightly move away from a purely technical subject, and wanted “to play music” a little. Once my wife and I discussed the very first my existing engine model, and she so thoughtfully rotating outer crank sort of hurdy-gurdy handle … and make a music box…Of course any of the usual huge body is not planned, but the main ingredients in its simplest form would think – pipes, keyboards and tracker action (ie, driven by the key to the valves.)
images via Aliaksei Zholner
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Noesen set up two goals in a 3-1 win over Pittsburgh on Saturday night.
He has just three points in his last 12 games and started the season with two points in his first 19. Between, Noesen had 10 points (four goals, seven assists) in 11 games. Will the real Stefan Noesen please stand up? Right now, he's a fantasy hot mess and shouldn't be rostered in most formats.
Former NBA guard Derek Fisher and his girlfriend, Gloria Govan, are officially engaged.
According to TMZ, Fisher proposed to Govan during a small get-together at their Los Angeles-area home on April 7th, surrounded by family and friends.
The couple began dating back in 2015. Govan was previously married to Matt Barnes, and the two have two children together, which cause some drama between Derek and his former Lakers teammate before things finally settled down.
Fisher played 18 NBA seasons with five different teams and won five NBA championship before retiring. Shortly after his retirement, he served as head coach of the New York Knicks, from 2014-16 and he currently works as a TV analyst for the Los Angeles Lakers on Spectrum SportsNet.
Congratulations to the happy couple.
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Kevin Jackson who was let go as Iowa State Head Wrestling coach earlier this year has landed on his feet.
Jackson has been hired as a developmental freestyle coach by USA Wrestling. Jackson who was head coach for nine years in Ames previously served as the head U.S. Freestyle before becoming the Cyclone head coach.
Jackson was a 1992 Olympic Gold medalist and also won a World title.
Richland County Sheriff's Deputies are investigating a shooting Friday morning after a gunshot victim was found in a car on Broad River Road.
Deputies were called to Broad River Road near Brook Pines Drive where a man was found in a vehicle in a median with multiple gunshot wounds. Investigators later determined the victim was shot at a home on Crestland Drive.
The victim's injuries are not considered life-threatening. No other details were released by sheriff's deputies.
If you have any information that could help deputies make an arrest, call Crimestoppers at 1-888-Crime-SC.
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"Anyone who saw what happened would have offered help."So said Yang Fan, a young man who stopped a man from escaping who stabbed a woman on a bus. The incident took place on the morning of July 17 on No.582 bus near Liyuan station in Tongzhou district. The women, who accused the man of acting indecently towards her, was stabbed in the neck by the man who denied the accusation. Yang Fan and another male passenger Zhao Xiaowei managed to control the man when the man attempted to flee the scene. Afterwards, Yang and Zhao called the police. The woman, who was not seriously injured, was sent to the hospital for treatment. To reward Yang and Zhao's brave behavior, the Tongzhou government awarded each of them 57,000 yuan ($8,543). (Source: Beijing Morning Post)
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The plan for the 49ers is to hire a General Manager before they hire a coach.
And they’re moving quickly to line up candidates from teams who have bye weeks in the playoffs.
Via Tom Pelissero of USA Today, the 49ers have requested permission to interview Chiefs personnel man Chris Ballard.
Ballard was hired by the Chiefs in 2013 after 12 years with the Bears, and interviewed for the Bears G.M. job two years ago.
A logo is seen in front of the entrance at the headquarters French drugmaker Sanofi in Paris October 30, 2014. REUTERS/Christian Hartmann/File Photo
WASHINGTON Sanofi SA (SASY.PA)'s Sanofi-Pasteur unit has agreed to pay $19.8 million (15.88 million pounds) to resolve claims that it overcharged the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for medications between 2002 and 2011, U.S. Justice officials said on Monday.
Sanofi-Pasteur, the company's vaccine division, had told the Veterans Affairs (VA) Department in 2012 that it had made an accounting error in overcharging for certain drugs, the Justice Department said in a statement.
In an emailed statement, a Sanofi spokeswoman said the company "cooperated fully and negotiated in good faith with the government."
(Reporting by Joel Schectman and Susan Heavey; Editing by James Dalgleish)
Baku. 14 October. REPORT.AZ/ Four of the dead as a result of the crash of an aircraft in Ivory Coasts on Saturday were Moldovan citizens, Report informs referring to the Reuters.
Besides, it became known that six people were injured, two of them seriously. At the present time, search works are underway at the scene, fire brigades have arrived.
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Four people killed in plane crash in Ivory Coasts
Baku. 14 October. REPORT.AZ/ At least four people died as a result of the fall of a cargo aircraft on Thursday at Abidjan sea in the Ivory Coasts, Report informs referring to the Reuters.
Eyewitnesses reported that two bodies have already been extracted from the wreckage of the aircraft, two more are seen among other fragments of the aircraft.
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Two people were killed in Federal Way early Wednesday morning after the car they were in crashed into a tree.
The crash happened on SW 320th St. near 10th Pl. SW before 2:45 a.m. Photos shared by South King Fire show the vehicle ripped in two with debris spread over the roadway.
SKFR and KCM1 onscene of serious MVA on SW 320th St/10 Ave SW. All lanes closed. #southkingfirek pic.twitter.com/SVEnHecnVz — South King Fire (@Southkingfire) July 4, 2018
SW 320th St. is closed while the crash is under investigation. It is unknown how fast the vehicle was going when it hit the tree.
This story will be updated when more information becomes available.
Confirmed fatality accident. All lanes temporarily closed between 6th SW and 13th SW. FWPD may be able to open EB lanes soon. — South King Fire (@Southkingfire) July 4, 2018
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Careless cooking is listed as the cause of a fire in the 600 block of Lincoln Road Tuesday evening.
Fire crews were called to the two storey triplex just after 7:30pm, and found fire on the main floor in the kitchen.
They were able to bring it under control quickly and damage is set at $70,000.
Five people have been displaced. There were no injuries.
Adani Transmission acquired the company through a competitive bidding process.
Adani Transmission today said it has acquired 100 per cent share capital of Hadoti Power Transmission Services Ltd from Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Ltd (RVPN). The company was incorporated by RVPN in May 2016 for development of 220 KV and 132 KV grid sub-station, along with associated transmission lines and schemes and works in public private partnership mode, Adani Transmission said in a BSE filing. Adani Transmission acquired the company through a competitive bidding process.
× Bomb squad called to downtown Indianapolis in response to suspicious package
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — A bomb squad has been deployed to investigate a suspicious package in downtown Indianapolis.
According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, the suspicious package was discovered at the Indianapolis Transit Center located near Washington and Delaware streets.
IMPD said explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) has been dispatched to the area.
A hearing to determine what evidence, if any, should be inadmissible in the trial of Keith L. Robbins was held Tuesday in Chautauqua County Court. Indicted by a Chautauqua County Grand Jury and charged with second-degree murder of his wife and injuring a police animal, Robbins is scheduled to begin trial in June.
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Raekwon + Muja Messiah + St Paul Slim + Niles + Slipmats DJs
Look, we’d recommend this show if it was just the openers, since scene staples Muja Messiah and St. Paul Slim rock the mic as hard as anyone in MPLS + STPL. And throw in Niles and Slipmats DJs? That’s a huge bill. But of course you need the biggest dogs to open for the Wu-Tang’s Raekwon, who’s not only one of the baddest MCs of the Killer Bees, but baddest MCs period—The Chef is a top all-time rapper and his Only Built for Cuban Linx… is required listening for anyone interested in the lyrical arts. There’s still tickets to the show as of now, but don’t wait til the door. 8 PM doors. $25. —Paul Cajun
Amsterdam Bar & Hall, 6 W 6th St, STPL; amsterdambarandhall.com
A 77-year-old man in Ohio has pleaded guilty to raping a woman who posted a Snapchat video of herself being attacked.
James Allen says he had been drinking and did not remember what happened.
Police in Danbury Township, near Marblehead, arrested Allen in early August after the victim's friend saw the Snapchat video and alerted officers. Ottawa County Prosecutor James VanEerten says the video clearly showed a sexual assault taking place.
Prosecutors say Allen pleaded guilty Friday to rape and faces up to 11 years in prison when he is sentenced in December.
Allen said Friday that he takes full responsibility.
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The word solicitude has appeared in 11 articles on nytimes.com in the past year, including on Oct. 1 in “Back at Full Strength, Supreme Court Faces a Momentous Term” by Adam Liptak:
The Supreme Court’s earlier decisions and Justice Kennedy’s conflicting impulses about gay rights and free speech make the outcome hard to predict. In 2015, in a majority opinion written by Justice Kennedy, the court established a constitutional right to same-sex marriage, and the court has in recent decades consistently ruled in favor of gay rights.
But the court has also shown solicitude for businesses run on religious principles, as when it ruled in 2014 that some companies could not be required to provide free contraceptive coverage for their female workers. Justice Kennedy voted with the majority.
You can now go to the Vatican for an audience with the Pope – and stop off for a side-order of a Big Mac and fries.
Cot maker implied that girl, 2, was responsible for death of her baby sister
A McDonalds has opened in a Vatican-owned building , downstairs from some cardinals – and just 100 yards from the Vatican State.
The new branch – dubbed the McVatican – launched this week amid controversy over the fact that McDonalds is paying around £25,000 rent per month to the Vatican.
McDonalds around corner from St Peter's sq, open for business in Vatican-owned building, despite resident protests pic.twitter.com/MW6JYVNNrJ — Sylvia Poggioli (@spoggioli1) December 31, 2016
Cardinal Elio Sgrecchia said that the restaurant was a ‘disgrace’ – and sold ‘unhealthy’ food, and also criticised the decision to take money from McDonalds.
Sgrecchia says, ‘I repeat, selling mega-sandwiches in Borgo Pio is a disgrace.’
Bandy is back on the bench Tuesday against the Royals as Manny Pina (calf) returns to action, Maria Torres of The Kansas City Star reports.
Bandy had started nine of 11 games while Pina was unavailable, but he'll now return to his customary backup role. He may only remain a backup for a few more weeks, though, with Stephen Vogt working his way back from his shoulder injury. Bandy hasn't done much to demand more playing time, hitting just .195/.283/.317.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Deco&E Co Ltd :
* Says it lowered conversion price of 39th and 40th series convertible bonds to 597 won/share, effective Dec. 11
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Desalting plant test
(Desalting plant test)…It is scheduled for October 12th.
The Bureau of Reclamation’s Yuma Desalting Plant on Calle Agua Salada, will conduct a test of its emergency chemical alarm system. The test will be conducted to verify that the plant’s emergency readiness system is fully operational to support evacuation and safety procedures in the event the facility experiences an incidental chemical release. The test will involve sounding the siren multiple times to ensure the system is operating effectively.
0:29 Heartfelt message to Gimenez from kids of undocumented immigrants Pause
1:22 Kindergartners make plea for recess
3:36 Treasury Secretary Mnuchin announces Venezuela sanctions
0:58 Wade on Riley: 'I have nothing to squash, I'm thankful for what we were able to build here'
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1:13 Express how you feel with physics-inspired Valentines from the Dept. of Energy
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"We're trying to win here and we want to win with the right people," Telesco said. "And I think if you have the right people, they can handle adversity. And if things get tough, a lot of times the guys who don't have the character you want are the first guys to go south on you. You can't rely on them, and you need people you can rely on.
Marshall wants to return to Jets after 'frustrating' season
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FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) Brandon Marshall says this was his "most frustrating year" as an NFL player, with losses, injuries and in-fighting marring the New York Jets' season.
Despite that, the 32-year-old wide receiver said Monday that he wants to play next season - and hopes it's with the Jets.
Marshall's future with the franchise is uncertain since he is due $7.5 million next season and the team can save the entire amount on the salary cap if it cuts him. He is one of a handful of veterans who could be salary-cap casualties during the offseason, but Marshall indicated he would accept a pay cut to return to the Jets.
Marshall was inactive Sunday against Buffalo with a hip injury but played through a sprained knee ligament and sprained foot for most of the season.
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April 28Olympus Corp
* Says it won a lawsuit against 6 former directors of the company, who were involved in serial of rigging of accounting activities
* Says 6 former directors were ordered to pay 58.79 billion yen to the company
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A train rammed into a passenger bus, the motor of which died on railway tracks in the Vladimir region of Russia on October 6. The drivers could not start the engine because of a problem with a battery. 19 people, including one child, were killed in the accident, but the bus driver survived.
The Mercedes bus was reportedly carrying 55 citizens of Uzbekistan to Moscow. There were two drivers in the bus, nationals of Kazakhstan, one of them was killed.
The accident occurred at 03:29 a.m. in the area of the Pokrov station of the Vladimir region, when a train traveling from St. Petersburg to Nizhny Novgorod crashed into the bus on the railway tracks. The train driver tried to stop the train, although to no avail. The break path of the train was said to be over 700 meters. Thirty-four passengers of the bus survived.
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May 2 Indian Bank
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Harden (calf) has been cleared to play in Monday's game against the Pelicans, Rockets radio play-by-play announcer Craig Ackerman reports.
Harden was listed on Monday's injury report as a precautionary measure while dealing with some discomfort in his left calf, but was never expected to miss any time. He'll be in the starting lineup as usual and doesn't appear to be on any restrictions, though coach Mike D'Antoni could certainly keep a close eye on his minutes. Either way, fantasy owners should go ahead and activate him against the Pelicans.
A new study released by Northwestern Mutual finds Millennials are having trouble balancing their long-term finances with their daily life.
The 2017 Planning & Progress Study says overall, 32% of Millennials say they spend their money excessively. That’s compared to 26% for Generation X and just 19% for Baby Boomers.
23% of Millennials surveyed also admitted to hiding purchases from a spouse or partner versus 17% for Gen X and 8% for Baby Boomers.
The study also showed financial planning and decision-making is impact the emotional health of America’s youth with 23% saying financial anxiety makes them physically ill on a weekly or monthly basis.
24% also say financial anxiety affects their relationships with a spouse or partner regularly.
The study was based on an online survey of 2,749 U.S. adults. It was conducted between February 14-22, 2017.
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April 3 Codere SA:
* Increases stake in Mexican units for $26 million, $22 million of which will be paid in cash and the remaining $4 million via off-set against amounts due to Codere by Grupo Caliente Source text for Eikon:
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Fireworks launch over North Lake at Estrella Mountain Ranch for the community's "Star Spangled Eve" event on July. 3, 2018 in Goodyear, Ariz. Thomas Hawthorne/The Republic
James Prile given penalty points and a £790 for hospitalising Christopher Marcus
A driver in Essex has admitted to driving without due car and attention after hitting a cyclist and driving off, saying that he “thought he’d driven over a kebab box”.
James Prile admitted to having knocked Christopher Marcus off his bike on August 14 2016, continuing with his journey to the supermarket before getting a call from his wife saying that he was being sought by police.
>>> MPs launch inquiry into soft sentences for drivers who kill or injure cyclists
Mr Marcus suffered injuries to his head and pelvis, and told Essex Live that he had no recollection of the crash.
“One second I was cycling, and the next I was on the floor surrounded by paramedics telling me not to move.
Robert Mueller, the special counsel overseeing the investigation into Russia’s role in the 2016 election, is interviewing senior intelligence officials as part of a widening probe that now includes an examination of whether President Donald Trump attempted to obstruct justice, officials told The Washington Post on Wednesday.
Trump had received private assurances from then-FBI Director James Comey starting in January that he was not personally under investigation.
The U.S. national security adviser resigns, we examine the relationship between North Korea and China, and we look at a new weapon in the fight against malaria.
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San Jose Sharks forward Evander Kane has been suspended for Game 2 against Vegas because of a cross-check to the head of Pierre-Edouard Bellemare. (Photo: Associated Press)
NEW YORK (AP) - San Jose Sharks forward Evander Kane has been suspended for Game 2 against Vegas because of a cross-check to the head of Pierre-Edouard Bellemare.
The NHL announced the ban Friday. The league said Kane's second cross-check after the whistle was "not a hockey play" and served no purpose other than hitting an opponent in the head.
The play came in the third period of a series opener that San Jose lost 7-0 to the Golden Knights.
Kane has been a key component for the Sharks since being acquired in February. He's plays wing on the top line and had three goals in a first-round sweep against Anaheim.
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An "unknown number" of people remain in Grenfell Tower, but they are not expected to have survived the huge blaze, according to London Fire Brigade (LFB).
Fire Commissioner Dany Cotton said crews had managed to reach the top of the 24-storey building in west London.
But rescue teams only managed to carry out a brief search, as the tower has not been declared 100% structurally safe.
Commissioner Cotton added that her team will conduct a "finger-tip" search as soon as possible.
So far, 12 people have been confirmed to have died in Wednesday's fire, although the death toll is expected to rise significantly.
Is Davido About To Drop R. Kelly’s Version Of IF? (See Details)
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BRIEF-Shenzhen Overseas Chinese Town's preliminary 2016 net profit up 41.2 pct
* Says preliminary 2016 net profit up 41.19 percent y/y at 6.55 billion yuan ($953.48 million)
The parents of Sophia Myers are calling a rare disease bill a huge step forward in the fight against rare diseases.
A 77-year-old male from Reading, Pa. was driving a 1997 Dodge Minivan southbound at approximately 11 p.m. near 222 Millbrook Road when the vehicle went off the left side of the road and struck a guardrail, State Police spokesman Trooper Lawrence Peele said.
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Roses are red, violets are blue,
Don’t forget your better half on V Day,
You might be beaten with a shoe!
It’s just one week before Valentine’s Day, so you know what to do. Drop us your love lines, and we will publish them for free, provided they aren’t the length of “War and Peace” or too naughty. Send them to mshortuse@bocabeacon.com, and we will run them next Friday, Feb. 9. Your deadline to send them is February 7.
CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta describes the efforts of witnesses to the shooting at the GOP congressional baseball team practice to apply care to the wounded while staying safe.
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Mélenchon barges way into tight French race in final straight
Social issues from a different cultural and linguistic perspective will be explored during the upcoming inaugural Hispanic Film Festival organized by the Boise State World Languages Department. Over two weeks, the department will screen five award-winning films coving a range of social issues: child marriage in the Guatemalan film Ixcanul; vanity in 3 Bellezas; a Venezuelan movie about a beauty-pageant crazed mother; fear and domination in El Pais del Miedo from Spain; education and literacy in Chilean film Las Inalfabetas; and the effect of the Cuban-American embargo on families in Pequenas Mentiras Piadosas, made in Cuba, Spain and Italy. All of the films have English subtitles.
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP)  The ISU Four Continents figure skating championships are returning to the U.S. for the first time in seven years.
The meet is scheduled for Feb. 7-10 at Honda Center in Anaheim, California, home to the NHL's Anaheim Ducks.
The competition in singles, pairs and ice dancing features skaters from the Americas, Asia, Africa and Oceania.
The U.S. team will be made up of three skaters or teams in each discipline and will be named after the U.S. nationals in Detroit on Jan. 19-27.
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Last year, Americans Tarah Kayne and Danny O'Shea won the pairs title and Ashley Cain and Timothy LeDuc earned silver in Taipei. Americans Kaitlin Hawayek and Jean-Luc Baker won the ice dance title. Jason Brown won bronze in the men's competition.
The event was last held in the U.S. in 2012 at Colorado Springs, Colorado. The U.S. also hosted in 2006, 2007 and 2011.
Mumbai: Broadly negative Asian markets, along with rising crude oil prices and caution ahead of macroeconomic data points release pulled the key indices of the domestic equity markets lower during Tuesday's early morning trade session.
At 9.30 am, the wider Nifty50 of the National Stock Exchange (NSE) traded lower by 30.40 points or 0.29 per cent at 10,291.85 points.
The barometer 30-scrip Sensitive Index (Sensex) of the BSE, which opened at 33,426.59 points, traded at 33,356.04 points -- down 99.75 points or 0.30 per cent -- from Monday's close.
The Sensex touched a high of 33,458.41 points and a low of 33,345.38 points during the intra-day trade so far.
The BSE market breadth was bearish as only 721 stocks advanced against a decline of 931 scrips.
Police in Scotland have “lost” 12 registered sex offenders, according to a report.
The individuals who are wanted by officers north of the Border are all believed to no longer be in the UK.
Figures released by 41 UK police forces show the number of convicted sex offenders whose whereabouts are unknown is 485, an increase of more than 20 per cent in the last three years.
The missing offenders include rapists and paedophiles, according to a TV news investigation.
The figures come as victims of black cab rapist John Worboys campaign to overturn the decision to release him from prison.
Alex Mayes, from charity Victim Support, said: “These figures will potentially be very alarming to victims of sexual offences and could undermine public confidence in the criminal justice system … It is vital that the police strictly monitor sex offenders.”
A 32-year-old man found dead in a Jurupa Valley road was likely the victim of a hit-and-run, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department said Wednesday, May 30.
Marcos Bravo of Jurupa Valley was found about 3 a.m. Monday on Hall Avenue about 200 feet south of 26th Street, the Coroner’s Office said. A sheriff’s spokesman said Bravo was “unresponsive with obvious signs of death” and that Bravo had undisclosed injuries that were consistent with being struck by a vehicle.
That vehicle had not been located as of Wednesday.
April 28 Fubon Financial Holding Co Ltd :
* Says it will use undistributed profit to pay cash dividends of T$2 per share for common stock, to shareholders for 2016
* It will use undistributed profit to pay cash dividends of T$1.71 per share for preferred stock
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Jos—THE Women Wing of Christian Association of Nigeria, WOWICAN, in 19 Northern states and Abuja, has called on Muslim mothers across the country to join it for an expanded campaign against abduction of school girls by insurgents.
The Chairperson of WOWICAN, Mrs. Leah Solomon, who spoke at a protest rally during the wing’s second annual conference in ECWA, Jos DCC Women Fellowship Conference camp, said: “As mothers, it is agonising that your daughter is abducted by terrorists and then forcefully used as sex slave or for any other purpose.
“That is why we decided to launch a robust campaign against such action, beginning from this conference.
“We call on Muslim mothers to collaborate with us to give our campaign a boost because this is beyond religion.”
Orlando Pirates player Happy Jele said he has learnt his lesson following the end of his court case last week.
Jele, 30, made a brief appearance in the Randburg Magistrate's Court on charges of reckless driving after he was arrested for doing a 223km/h on the M1 highway near Sandton in September.
The Mpumalanga-born player was almost slapped with a warrant of arrest after he arrived late to court.
GM may have struggled to make the most of Opel but the loss-making division could prove an asset to PSA, writes Megan Lampinen
After nearly a century under General Motors ownership, Opel could soon find itself in new hands. This is not the first time that GM has considered offloading the operation, which has proven a financial drag for years, but it looks like talks this time round could very well come to fruition….
AmeriGas in Cuba, Missouri is holding a “Grass Roots” promotion - offering a BBQ cylinder exchange for $8 with the donation of $7 worth of food or school supplies for the Friday Backpack program at Cuba Schools. Supporting the cause are (from left) Jennifer Shearer and Cindy Breeze from the Friday Backpack program, AmeriGas employees Eli Breese Service Tech; Larry Gann, Bulk Driver; Bill Lawless, Service Tech; Darlene Nelson, Customer Relations Representative; and Joe Hughes, District Manger.
Willie Nelson Jan. 3 & 4, 7 pm Granada Theater Seeing the Red Headed Stranger in such an intimate setting as the Granada Theater will be quite a treat - if you were lucky enough to get a ticket in the minute or so it took both shows to sell out. Funny how time slips away, huh? If you did miss out, there's always the after-market.
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FILE -- In this Aug. 18, 2016 file photo, Assemblyman Ian Calderon, D-Whittier, addresses the Assembly in Sacramento, Calif. The Assembly approved Calderon's measure that would stop sit-down restaurants in California from providing disposable plastic straws with drinks unless customers request them. The bill now goes to the Senate. Rich Pedroncelli, file AP Photo
The Best Fish And Chips In Seattle!
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I agree with a few of these but a couple that I would like to add to the list. (Jack’s Fish Spot in Pike Place Market) and how do you compile this list without Ivar’s???!!!
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On March 18, 2018, Celeste Baron (nee Epstein); beloved wife of the late William M. Baron; devoted mother of Stuart Baron (fiance Raquel Lewis) and the late Brian Baron; dear mother-in-law of Donna Baron; cherished sister of the late Joel Epstein; adored daughter of the late Mildred and Samuel Epstein; loving grandmother of Paul (Jennifer) Baron, Samantha (Rodney) Davis and Lea (Joshua) Rabinowitz; dear great-grandmother of Wes Rabinowitz and Kayleigh Davis. Funeral services and interment will be held at Arlington Cemetery, Chizuk Amuno Congregation North Rogers Avenue on Tuesday, March 20, at 1:30 p.m. Please omit flowers. Contributions in her memory may be sent to American Cancer Society, 405 Williams Court, Suite 120, Baltimore, MD 21220. In mourning at 12405 Timber Grove Road, Owings Mills, MD 21117, Tuesday following the funeral service.
Napoli and Real have met only once in the competition, in 1987 when it was still the European Champions Clubs’ Cup. After a 1-1 draw in Naples, Real won the second leg of their first round tie 2-0 to advance.
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RAJOURI: A joint team of Revenue, Municpality, PWD and Police initiated the extension of anti-encroachment drive ahead of Abdullah bridge and Jullah bridge aimed at restoration of old Mughal road to single lane specification.
Team headed by Asstt Commissioner Revenue and officials from various departments measured the quantum of encroachments and marked the same.
Shopkeepers and office bearers of Beopar Mandal have accompanied and assisted the team.
DESTIN, Fla. (AP) – Authorities say a body pulled from the water of the Florida Panhandle was that of a Mississippi man who apparently drowned.
The Okaloosa Sheriff’s Office identified the victim Sunday as 43-year-old Roscoe Brooks of Shannon, Mississippi.
A witness said Brooks appeared to be in trouble when spotted with a boogie board in the Gulf of Mexico on Saturday.
A lifeguard and a beach attendant attempt to rescue Brooks, but he was unconscious when they reached him.
The attempted CPR when they pulled Brooks ashore. He was pronounced dead at a hospital emergency room.
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Judas Priest have released a statement on the death of their former drummer Dave Holland.
It was reported yesterday that Holland, who played on some of the band’s classic albums including British Steel, Screaming For Vengeance and Turbo, had died at the age of 69 in Spain.
The band say (via Blabbermouth): “It is with regret that we hear of the passing of Dave Holland.
“Despite his actions since working with the band, his time with us was amongst the most productive and successful in the band’s career and for that alone he shall be missed.”
Before he joined Priest in 1979, Holland played on all six Trapeze albums but in 2004 was convicted of attempting to rape a 17-year-old with learning difficulties who he’d been giving drum lessons to.
Holland denied the charge, but was found guilty of one charge of attempted rape and five counts of indecent assault. He was jailed for eight years in the UK and moved to Spain following his release.
"I was out of my tree – I needed help": Remembering Judas Priest's Turbo
Family Escapes Burning Home in Bucksport
A family of four managed to get out of their Bucksport home safely, after fire broke out Sunday night.
The report from Millvale Road came in a little after 9 p.m.
We’re told the couple that lived there smelled something. They opened their bathroom door and found it engulfed in flames.
The couple and their two kids got out unharmed, however their cat died in the fire.
Fire fighters had the flames under control in a little less than an hour.
No word yet on the amount of damage or a cause at this point.
A 56-year-old man was pushed to death under a local train at suburban Mulund station in Mumbai allegedly by two persons, including a woman, on Saturday, police said on Tuesday.The incident was captured on CCTV cameras installed at the platform, a Government Railway Police (GRP) official said.The official said the man, later identified as Deepak Patwa, was standing near the foot-over-bridge (FOB) on a platform of the station when he had an argument with two persons.The duo allegedly pushed Patwa onto the railway tracks where he came under the wheels of an incoming local train, he said.Patwa was rushed to a hospital by a GRP official, where he succumbed to his injuries, he said. The unidentified accused have been booked under sections 302 (punishment for murder) and 34 (acts done by several persons in furtherance of common intention), the official said, adding that further investigation is on.
A Port Authority Police officer was the first at the scene to take down the man suspected of detonating a pipe bomb in an underground corridor in New York City Monday.Officer Jack Collins arrested 27-year-old Akayad Ullah at gunpoint with the assistance of three other PAPD officers: Sean Gallagher, Anthony Manfredini and Drew Preston.They rushed in moments after the blast at 7:20 a.m., which sent people running during the morning rush.But Collins and other officers ran toward the scene to take down the person allegedly behind the explosion.Collins was working his usual beat of looking for kids being trafficked at the Port Authority Bus Terminal on 42nd Street when the incident occurred.This photo from the Port Authority Police Department shows Collins in action during a normal day at work:----------
Scores continued to improve for the Weston High boys golf team when it hosted Bethel on Monday for a 179-193 win. The non-league match victory improve Weston’s record to 3-1 overall (2-1 in the South-West Conference).
Rob Waltzman led the way for the Trojans and was medalist with a 40, the team’s low score for the year. Connor Meccay and Matt Lagana followed with 46s and Tyler Melito posted a 47.
Wes Patel rebounded from a tough first two holes to shoot 51 and Grant Gulino shot 53.
The refurbished Cormac’s Chapel at the Rock of Cashel has re-opened to the public this morning.
Scaffolding went up on the site in 2010 for the project, and the chapel had to be dried out for 3 years before work could commence.
It was officially unveiled yesterday by Commissioner at the Office of Public Works, John McMahon.
Tipp FM’s Sarah O’Dwyer attended the opening and joined us on Tipp Today to tell us how it went!
West Bromwich Albion forward Nacer Chadli is a shock target for Swansea City. The Belgian international has reportedly been told that he is free to leave the club since WBA have received a bid from their Premier League rivals.
West Brom manager Tony Pulis has indicated that a sufficient bid for Chadli has been made - believed to be in the region of £15 million - and therefore the former Tottenham Hotspur man is free to leave the club.
"It's been publicised that Swansea are interested in Nacer – if they are, we’ll deal with Swansea," Pulis said. "At the moment Nacer is with us and I hope he stays with us."
Chadli has three years remaining on a five year contract that he signed with West Brom and is reportedly interested in a move to the Swans should they offer him more money to make the transfer.
Tony Pulis and Chadli reportedly had a falling out during a pre-season training camp abroad.
Authorities: Brother of shooting suspect arrested at school
PARKLAND, Fla. - Authorities say the brother of the teen charged with killing 17 people at a Florida school has been arrested for trespassing at the same school.
A Broward Sheriff's Office report says 18-year-old Zachary Cruz was arrested Monday afternoon at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School and charged with trespassing.
The report says the teen was found riding his skateboard at the school though he had received prior warnings from school officials to stay away from the campus. The report adds that Zachary Cruz told the arresting deputy that he was there to "reflect on the school shooting and to soak it in."
His 19-year-old brother, Nikolas Cruz, faces 17 first-degree murder charges in connection with the Feb. 14 shooting.
Jail records didn't immediately list an attorney for Zachary Cruz.
IRAN TO GET A NEW CYPRUS AMBASSADOR
In what is being a considered a breath of fresh air in the Iran-Cyprus diplomatic scene, Petros T. Nacouzis, Cyprus’ new ambassador to Iran has submitted his Credentials to President Hassan Rouhani in Tehran.
Forwarded warm greetings from the island country’s President Anastasiades, Ambassador Nacouzis extended his best wishes for prosperity and progress of the Iranian people, and also briefed the latter on the Cyprus issue’s latest developments.
In the post-ceremony meeting, the two exchanged their views on Iran-Cyprus bilateral relations, and after much discussion, mutually arrived at the conclusion that they must strive to further improve their relations.
During recent years, both Cyprus and Iran have placed considerable stress on expanding their bilateral relations across several fields. Both sides say that this should not be too difficult a task, given that the two countries already share a great bilateral relationship, especially in the parliament division.
FORT MYERS, Fla. Activated charcoal has become a recent trend in food, health and beauty.
It can be found in soaps, beauty face masks and even in supplements for detox.
Watch the video to learn if activated charcoal has any health benefits before deciding on participating in a detox.
Body of missing kayaker found in Embarrass River
SHIOCTON, Wis. (AP) — Searchers have found the body of a missing kayaker in the Embarrass River north of Shiocton.
The Appleton Police Department got a report of a missing person at 6:20 a.m. Saturday and learned an Appleton man that had gone kayaking the day before had not returned,
Outagamie County sheriff's authorities responded to the boat landings along the Embarrass River. Authorities located the man's car and found footprints and drag marks where the man put the kayak in the river.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources used a plane to search the area and spotted the kayak more than a mile from the car. Authorities recovered the man's body.
USA Today Network-Wisconsin reports the man's name was not immediately released.
March 19(Reuters) - Nomura Real Estate Holdings Inc
* Says it completes repurchase of 4 million shares of its common stock, for 10 billion yen in total, during period from Oct. 27, 2017 to March 16
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A view of the mural painted on the side of Rain City Video in Ballard, which will be closing at the end of April after 29 years in business. A view of the mural painted on the side of Rain City Video in Ballard, which will be closing at the end of April after 29 years in business.
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Following a high-profile campaign, Queensland passed a law on Tuesday banning sexist and offensive slogans on vehicles.
The law comes after Paula Orbea started a petition back in 2014 calling for Wicked Campers to remove their slogans. Over 125,000 people have signed the petition calling for slogans such as 'it's easier to apologise than ask for permission' and 'Life sucks if your girlfriend doesn't' to be removed from their campervans.
Ros Bates, the anti-domestic violence spokeswoman for the opposition said "[The slogans] include 'it's easier to apologise than ask for permission', and 'I can already imagine the gaffer tape on your mouth'... and for any member of our society these slogans are sickening and perverse," Ms Bates said. "These vans promote rape, encourage sexism and incite violence and control."
The vehicles can now be deregistered if Wicked do not remove the offensive slogans.
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For Immediate Release - March 18, 2018
Business After Hours set for March in Ocean Springs
(Ocean Springs, MS) - The Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce-Main StreetTourism Bureau is pleased to present the March Business After Hours on Thursday, March 22 from 5-7 p.m. at Home Instead Senior Care located at 1716 Government Street, B.
Chamber members and the community are invited to attend this excellent networking opportunity in a relaxed social setting. Our host will provide refreshments. Bring your business cards, a $5 donation and meet community leaders and business professionals.
For details on the Business After Hours, please contact the Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce - Main Street - Tourism Bureau at 228-875-4424.
Mission: To promote tourism, provide progressive leadership for economic and community vitality for the greater Ocean Springs, Jackson County area and gulf coast and to enhance local culture and preserve quality of life through planned growth, diversification and beautification.
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A Greek prosecutor has ordered an investigation into allegations of financial mismanagement in the local branch of UNICEF.
UNICEF said last week it was "terminating its arrangements" with its national committee in Greece "due to concerns arising out of a recent independent audit."
UNICEF said in a statement it has concluded that "the necessary reforms" in the Greek committee won't be achieved. It offered no further details.
An Athens prosecutor ordered the probe Tuesday following claims by the head of UNICEF's Greek committee that an audit of the local branch's finances revealed alleged mismanagement.
UNICEF has said it will continue its work with children in Greece through its regional office for Europe and central Asia, in collaboration with the Greek government and civil society partners.
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve ordered Wells Fargo on Friday to halt its growth, citing “widespread consumer abuses and other compliance breakdowns” at the bank.
The Federal Reserve Board said in a statement that it “would restrict the growth of the firm until it sufficiently improves its governance and controls. Concurrently with the Board’s action, Wells Fargo will replace three current board members by April and a fourth board member by the end of the year. ”
The bank is barred from growing beyond its size at the end of 2017 until it has satisfied the Fed that it has improved its compliance and governance polices, the Fed said. The bank’s board must submit a plan within 60 days outlining how it plans to address the Fed’s concerns.
The Fed action follows sustained compliance issues at Wells Fargo, which has already paid hundreds of millions of dollars in fines to various regulators for abusing retail customers.
Shares of Wells Fargo fell about 2 percent in light post-market trading.
ShopRite of New London is joining with other ShopRite Supermarkets and American Bone Health to offer “The Calcium Challenge,” a free interactive event to educate shoppers about the health benefits of eating dairy and calcium rich foods, ShopRite announced Tuesday. The Calcium Challenge will be hosted at select ShopRite supermarkets during the month of June, and led by the grocer's team of registered retail dietitians.
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AMMAN/BEIRUT Syrian rebels cast doubt on Monday over whether they would attend Russian-backed talks in Kazakhstan this week, accusing Moscow of failing to get the Damascus government to fully comply with a ceasefire agreement or to implement goodwill gestures such as a prisoner release.
The Kazakh government said on Saturday it had invited Syrian government and rebel delegations to a meeting on Feb. 15-16. The sides attended a similar, indirect meeting in the Kazakh capital Astana last month.
Mohammad Al Aboud, a senior rebel official, said the delegation would not attend. "There were violations in the ceasefire and the Russians did not live up to their promises to halt these violations," Al Aboud told Reuters.
A second rebel official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said at most a handful of rebels might attend, but only if progress was seen in the next two days. "The (whole) delegation will not go," he said.
(Reporting by Tom Perry in Beirut and Suleiman al-Khalidi in Amman)
On Saturday night (April 21), The Heartbreakers gave their first live performance since Tom Petty’s passing.
Not only did Mike Campbell (who will join Fleetwood Mac along with Neil Finn, taking Lindsey Buckingham’s spot on their upcoming tour), Steve Ferrone, and Benmont Tench reunite but they brought out several other music giants.
Specifically, they performed their 1989 hit “I Won’t Back Down” with Stephen Stills. Additionally, Beck took the stage to perform his songs “Guess I’m Doing Fine” and “Where It’s At” alongside The Heartbreakers, while Patti Smith joined the band to play her song “Because The Night.”
Watch it all go down in the fan-shot footage below!
The reunion was held during the Light Up The Blues show to benefit Autism Speaks. According to Stereogum, other performers included Burt Bacharach, Judy Collins, Sheryl Crow, and Neil Young.
FILE- In this July 28, 2017, file photo, Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Dante Fowler Jr., arrives at practice during NFL football training camp in Jacksonville, Fla. Fowler is determined to alter his image and change his reputation. Fowler was arrested twice in 17 months, including once in July. “From now on, when people say my name, I want them to talk about a soft-hearted, good guy,” he said. “A teddy bear off the field but a monster on the field. I don’t need to be doing the monstrous stuff off the field.” John Raoux, File AP Photo
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NASHVILLE (AP) — The executive producer of a documentary hailed as one of the best rock films of all time is coming to Nashville to discuss his new book that accuses tech giants of threatening the future of the music, film, television, publishing and news industries.
Jonathan Taplin, who produced the film "The Last Waltz," will be at City Winery Wednesday to discuss the movie and his new book "Move Fast and Break Things: How Facebook, Google and Amazon Cornered Culture and Undermined Democracy." A screening of "The Last Waltz" will be shown after the discussion.
A movie and TV producer, Taplin is currently director emeritus of the University of Southern California Annenberg Innovation Lab.
Tickets for the event can be purchased by going to the City Winery Nashville website.
Mrs Middleton, 63, arrived in style alongside her husband Michael Middleton on day three of one of their favourite outings of the summer.
The couple, who are big fans of tennis, looked in good spirits as they made their way to the Centre Court where they took their seats in the Royal box.
Kate's mum Mrs Middleton donned her Wimbledon whites in an elegant white broderie anglaise dress, teamed with a tanned pair of wedges - a favourite of her eldest daughters - a brown leather handbag and sunglasses.
Meanwhile, her husband looked smart in a suit as he walked along clutching the couple's tickets.
New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman was not successful in his appellate hearing, the league revealed on Tuesday. As a result, his 4-game suspension for violating the NFL’s performance-enhancing drug policy stands.
That means Edelman is now officially out for the Patriots’ Week 3 game at Ford Field against the Lions.
Edelman’s appeal focused on the technicality that his positive test was for a substance which was previously unidentifiable. He missed 2017 with a torn ACL suffered in a preseason game in Detroit last August.
In the last three seasons where Edelman was healthy, the feisty slot receiver led the Patriots in both targets and receptions. Tom Brady acclimated without him a year ago but it’s still a hit to the Patriots that can only help the Lions in their matchup.
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We happen to be big fans of astrologer Rob Brezsny, who has been gracing the pages of The Pulse for many years now.
Rob is an incredibly talented and creative writer and one of our most popular contributors, even with people who don’t believe in astrology.
That said, we decided to touch base with our friends at the Statistic Brain Research Institute to get some facts and figure about astrology.
Percent of astrology readers that are women: 75%
Percent of Americans that believe in astrology: 33%
Total number of professional astrologers in the U.S: 7,000
Most common astrological sign: Scorpio (9.6%)
Least common astrological sign: Aquarius (6.3%)
Number of zodiac signs in the original zodiac calendar: 18
Number of websites that come when searching “astrology” on Google: 33,300,000.
So whether you believe or not, it's still one of the best ice breakers around: “What's your sign?”
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We're inching closer to Hollywood's biggest night of the year.
With nominations for some of the most important awards shows already behind us—including the 2018 Golden Globes and 2018 Critics' Choice Awards—we're looking forward to one more big announcement...
The 2018 Academy Awards nominations!
Unfortunately, this year's group of Oscar nominees won't be announced until January 23, 2018, but that doesn't mean we have to wait a month and a half to start at least thinking about them.
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Authorities have confirmed that the severed head and headless body found Saturday are from the same man and they have identified the victim as 30-year-old Jeremy Jerome Jackson. Autopsy results reveal that Jackson's cause of death was decapitation.
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Preparations for the new International Bridge linking Baudette and Rainy River are nearing an end.
In the past weeks and months all United States environmental analysis and documentation has been completed and bridge features such as color, shapes, railings, etc. have been finalized.
Construction plans for the bridge and approach roadways are being prepared and preliminary staging plans are to be presented at a public meeting to be held in Rainy River on October 4, 2017. That meeting will take place from 4-7 p.m.as part of the Ontario Environmental Assessment requirements . The meeting is taking place at the Rainy River Rec Centre.
A man pulled a gun after being assaulted at St. Francis Hospital around 12:15 p.m. on Wednesday, according to preliminary information from Memphis Police Department.
Investigators said the man never fired the gun.
Police continue to investigate what happened, but the hospital is operating normally.
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The benchmark indices are trading higher as it has extended its gain in the afternoon trade. Sensex up 147.81 points at 33070.93, and the Nifty up 54.60 points at 10148.90.
All the sectoral indices trading higher with IT and PSU bank leading with 1 percent gain followed by pharma, energy and infra space.
Among the pharma, Lupin, Sun Pharma, Dr Reddy's Lab and Cadila Healthcare are gaining more than 1 percent.
Tata Steel, Wipro, Sun Pharma, Adani Ports, Dr Reddy’s Labs, Bharti Infratel, Eicher Motors and Tech Mahindra are the top gainers on the indices, while top losers are M&M, NTPC, Kotak Mahindra Bank, ITC, Axis Bank, Vedanta, IOC and Cipla.
106 stocks touched 52-week low including Allcargo Logistics, BEML, Chennai Petroleum, Cummins India on the NSE.
The market breadth was in favour of the advances with 832 stocks advancing, while 807 declined and 381 remained unchanged on the NSE.
On the other hand, in the BSE, 1157 stocks advanced and 1230 declined and 133 remained unchanged.
On Business Monday, former Providence Director of Planning and Development, John Palmieri joined host Josh Fenton for a discussion about Providence's economy and strategies to jump start the economy. Palmieri, one of the top urban planners in America has also worked for the later Boston Mayor Tom Menino and New Jersey Governor Chris Christy.
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No one is more qualified to sing Mary J. Blige's praises than Garrett Hedlund, who celebrated her Golden Globe-nominated role as a supporting actress in Mudbound Monday.
E! News had the chance to catch up with the star after he, along with Kristen Bell, Sharon Stone and Alfre Woodard, announced the 2018 Golden Globe Nominations at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.
During their time working together on Dee Rees' WWII film, Hedlund said he saw Blige dedicate herself to her role of Florence. "She stripped off a lot of layers in this film," he said, "so I am happy for her people to get to see her and see everything that Dee Rees did."
“The idea is to have a space to provide mentoring and training for people in the community and for Cumberland University students,” said Kim Parks, local Main Street program Manager. “For example, if someone has a great idea for a business, they could come to the Entrepreneur Center and getthe training they needed to launch the idea, a pop-up shop might be included in this launch if appropriate.”
Parks also said that pop-up shops could hopefully be planted in town after the proper time and become successful businesses.
Pictured (from left) are Amy New, assistant commissioner of rural development for TNECD; Nancy Williams, Tennessee Main Street program director; Paul Stumb, Cumberland University president; Sarah Haston, Lebanon economic development director; Kim Parks, Historic Lebanon executive director; Bob Rolfe, TNECD commissioner; Nathan Harris, incoming board chair for Historic Lebanon; and Brooxie Carlton with TNECD.
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A driver of a bin lorry had to be freed by emergency services when it ended up on its side.
Two fire crews from Crich and Matlock, attended a call-out to a bin lorry on its side in the car park of The National Tramway Museum, Field House, Crich at around 10.20am today, Monday, December 11.
A Derbyshire Fire and Rescue spokesman said: “The windscreen was removed by crews to release the driver and crews are making vehicle safe.”
2018 CP Women's Open to be held at Wascana Country Club
Regina's Wascana Country Club has been selected to host the 2018 CP Women's Open.
It will mark the first time in history that an LPGA Tour event will be held in the province of Saskatchewan. After a three-year process, Wascana Country Club was chosen after originally submitting a bid back in 2014.
The Wascana Country Club was founded in 1911 and has hosted notable events in the past, including the PGA of Canada Championship in 1992. The club will also host the 2017 Canadian Men's Mid-Amateur Championship later this summer.
The club is one of only four private golf courses in Saskatchewan.
Canada's National Women's Open Championship has traditionally featured one of the strongest fields on the LPGA Tour vying for a total purse of US$2.25 million.
Ottawa Hunt and Golf Club will host the 2017 edition of the CP Women's Open in August.
MELROSE (CBS) – A driver said he passed out after having blood drawn, causing him to crash into a Melrose home on Wednesday morning.
The crash happened on East Emerson Street around 11:15 a.m.
No one was injured. The driver declined treatment at the scene.
The driver told WBZ-TV’s Beth Germano he had just had blood drawn at a medical center across the street. He passed out behind the wheel a short time later.
The car appears to have traveled up a small sets of concrete stairs, along a path, up the porch stairs and through the side of the home.
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Multiple fire departments responded to a reported fire at a home in Harrison County, northeast of Longview.
Sometime after midnight Friday, West Harrison Volunteer Fire Department, Hallsville Fire Department, and Judson Metro Volunteer Department responded to the home on Sandy Lane.
No injuries were reported.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
A first responder at the scene said the Red Cross is en route to provide assistance to the residents.
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Dr Abiola Akinyode-Afolabi, the defence counsel for Miss Monica Osagie, the alleged victim in the s*x-for-marks scandal at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, said on Tuesday that her client affirmed before an investigative panel that Prof. Richard Akindele deliberately failed her because she refused his s3xual demand. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Osagie had […]
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Hayward (ankle) underwent a minor ankle procedure Wednesday to remove the screws from his broken fibula and is expected to resume basketball activities in six-to-eight weeks and be ready for training camp, Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe reports
The procedure Hayward underwent was due to the discomfort the screws in Hayward's surgically repaired fibula. The surgery doesn't seem to be anything serious as he is still expected to be ready for training camp. Hayward was progressing prior to the procedure, as he had begun playing one-on-one. The Celtics will likely be very cautious with Hayward, so their expectations for him to be back for training camp indicates that Hayward is progressing well.
Singapore Jan private home sales rise 17.6 pct from year earlier
SINGAPORE, Feb 15 Sales of private homes by developers in Singapore rose 17.6 percent in January from a year earlier, government data showed on Wednesday.
I had a blast in Bordeaux tasting over 600 of the best wines from the 2016 Bordeaux vintage early this April. The style found in many 2016 Bordeaux wines more often than not, made it a pleasure to experience.
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Facing a moral dilemma, Jace is forced to surrender something of great value over to Dr. Campbell, which leaves the team at Mutant HQ divided.
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Initial evaluations of the left knee injury Wentz sustained in Sunday's 43-35 win over the Rams didn't reveal a complete tear of the quarterback's ACL, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. Wentz will undergo an MRI on Monday as the Eagles look to gain more clarity regarding the severity of his injury.
While Rapoport's report offers some level of optimism that Wentz may have avoided a season-ending injury, the MRI will provide a more accurate picture of the MVP candidate's health. Even if the MRI confirms that Wentz avoided a complete tear, ligament damage of any kind could result in him missing the Eagles' final three-regular season contests, and perhaps postseason action as well. Nick Foles finished out the fourth quarter as the Eagles' signal caller and would step in as the team's starter if Wentz is sidelined for any length of time.
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The Endicott Police Department is investigating multiple reports of items being stolen from unlocked cars.
Officials want to remind residents to remove valuables from their cars and to not leave any amount of cash or change in them. Police say to always lock your car, and the thief will typically move on if they don't see anything valuable inside.
If you have any information on the car theft investigation or have been a victim of car theft you can contact the Endicott Police at (607)785-3341.
For the Mar. 19. edition of Central Texas Living Ann Harder spoke with two broadcast journalism students from Baylor University about their newscast program.
During the interview, Bailey Brammer, LTVN broadcast managing editor, and Christy Soto, editor-in-chief of the Lariat and newscast producer, explained what they do for the newscasts, and how you can watch them.
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ATLANTA (AP) - The roof on Mercedes-Benz Stadium will be open for MLS Atlanta United’s final regular-season game against Toronto FC on Oct. 22, weather permitting, and will be closed for all other events this year, including remaining Atlanta Falcons home games.
The unique retractable roof on the $1.5 billion stadium has been an issue in the first year of the facility. The roof was open for the Falcons‘ first home regular-season game against Green Bay on Sept. 17 but was closed for last Sunday’s game against Buffalo.
The management group for Arthur Blank, who owns the Falcons and the expansion Atlanta United team, said in a statement on Friday the “sequencing” of ongoing work to fully automate the roof will allow it to be open for the Oct. 22 Atlanta United game.
The roof will be closed for all other events this year, including the Southeastern Conference championship football game and the College Football Playoff championship game.
CANNON FALLS, Minn. — U.S. Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke has designated the Cannon Valley Trail in southeastern Minnesota as a national recreation trail.
The Cannon Valley Trail is one of 19 newly designated national recreation trails in 17 states announced Wednesday. Zinke says the designations recognize the efforts of local communities to provide outdoor recreational opportunities that can be enjoyed by everyone. The announcement adds more than 370 miles to the National Recreation Trails system of more than 1,000 pathways.
The 19.7-mile Cannon Valley Trail opened in 1986. It runs through diverse and spectacular scenery along an old rail bed along the Cannon River, connecting the cities of Cannon Falls, Welch and Red Wing. It’s open year-round for hiking, bicycling, in-line skating, skateboarding, and cross-country skiing. It attracts close to 100,000 visits per year.
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Nestled quietly in the rolling hills not far from Larchwood is the Star Sister Hops Farm. The lush green hops farm is now being harvested and prepared for processing which will take the crop to its next destination.
There are other hops farms in the area but Star Sister has something that sets them apart — being certified organic. “Our entire farm has been USDA certified organic for many years so keeping our hops farm organic was a given,” said Stephanie Stensland who, along with her husband, Curt Stensland, owns and operates Star Sister Organic Hops Farm. Currently four and a half acres, the family has recently planted another acre with 1,000 new plants.
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Prosecutors have sought an arrest warrant for Korean Air and Hanjin Group Chairman Cho Yang-ho who is facing allegations of tax evasion and embezzlement.
The Seoul Southern District Prosecutors' Office announced on Monday that it requested the warrant for Cho on charges of embezzlement and violating laws on international taxes and pharmaceutical affairs.
The prosecution had grilled Cho on allegations that he and his siblings failed to pay over 50 billion won in inheritance tax in the process of obtaining their father’s assets abroad, including real estate in France.
Cho and his family are also suspected of embezzling more than 20 billion won through illegal inter-affiliate deals as well as illegally operating a pharmacy under a borrowed name.
A court hearing on the arrest warrant will be held on Wednesday.
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German police say they intercepted 847 pounds of what they believe is cocaine in a shipment of bananas over the weekend. A worker at a wholesale company in Leverkusen, just north of Cologne in western Germany, reported the suspected drugs to authorities on Saturday, according to the Associated Press.
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Rambling Rose Farms, in Troup sells eggs as well as jams and jellies and meat. Red Angus cattle are pictured at Rambling Rose Farms, in Troup Thursday April 13, 2017.
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PARKLAND, Fla. (AP) -- Authorities say the brother of the teen charged with killing 17 people at a Florida school has been arrested for trespassing at the same school.
A Broward Sheriff's Office report says 18-year-old Zachary Cruz was arrested Monday afternoon at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School and charged with trespassing.
The report says the teen was found riding his skateboard at the school though he had received prior warnings from school officials to stay away from the campus. The report adds that Zachary Cruz told the arresting deputy that he was there to "reflect on the school shooting and to soak it in."
His 19-year-old brother, Nikolas Cruz, faces 17 first-degree murder charges in connection with the Feb. 14 shooting.
Jail records didn't immediately list an attorney for Zachary Cruz.
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The police say they seized over 2000 pounds of compressed ganja and a high powered rifle in Culloden, Westmoreland yesterday.
One man was arrested following the seizure.
He’s 52-year-old Irving Daley, of Whitehouse in Westmoreland.
Police reports are that Daley, who was driving a red Toyota pickup, was stopped by a joint team from the Narcotics Police Division and the Jamaica Defence Force.
The vehicle was searched and 28 parcels of compressed ganja found in the back.
The team conducted a further search of the roadway and found a minibus parked with one of its doors open and the key in the ignition.
A search found another 371 parcels containing compressed ganja inside and beside the minibus, as well as in nearby bushes.
A further search of the area resulted in the discovery of a high-powered rifle.
The police say Daley is expected to be charged after being interviewed in the presence of his lawyer.
He’s been scheduled to appear in the Westmoreland Parish Court this Thursday.
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Two Yakima residents were injured in a crash shortly after noon Sunday, April 22.
Rosanna E. Ervin, 61, an John L. Schei, 73, were taken to Yakima hospitals, the Washington State Patrol said. Another person involved in the crash was not injured.
The crash occurred at 12:48 p.m. about 3 miles north of the city on U.S. Highway 97, the patrol reported.
Schei, 73, was westbound on Progressive Road and failed to stop at the intersection with the highway, the patrol reported.
His 2006 Cadillac DTS struck a northbound 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt driving by Wayne L. Ervin, 63, of Yakima, the patrol said. Rosanna Ervin was a passenger in the second vehicle.
All three crash victims were wearing seatbelts, the patrol said.
Schei was cited for failure to yield the right-of-way, the patrol said noting neither alcohol nor drugs were factors in the crash.
The vehicles were towed from the scene by Wofford’s Towing.
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MONTREAL -- The Teamsters Canada Rail Conference says it has reached a tentative agreement with Canadian Pacific Railway to end a strike hours after it began.
The parties also reached a deal for the Kootenay Valley Railway.
Full operations at both railways are set to resume Thursday morning across Canada.
More to come.
A third phase of council house building is planned by South Kesteven District Council.
The move to build 105 homes comes as the council reports the second phase of its affordable housing progrramme will be completed this month.
A report for Wednesday’s meeting of the Growth Overview and Scrutiny Committee says phase three will be built over 10 council-owned sites sites in Grantham, Stamford, Horbling and Market Deeping.
The council is seeking government funding to help with construction as the plans include 56 affordable homes which are intended to be brought into the council’s own housing stock. The homes are expected to cost £120,000 each, excluding land costs, giving a total cost of £12.6m.
In Stamford, planned locations include Kesteven Road, Lonsdale Road, Bonneys Paddock and Trinity Road. Toller Court in Horbling is another proposed site, as is Burside Avenue and Wellington Way in Market Deeping.
Work on the homes is expected to start late next year.
Bob Purdy, the Okanagan’s best known stand-up paddler, has passed away.
The 64-year old Purdy died after a battle with cancer.
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Witnesses say a car hit a pole at South Avenue and Hilton Avenue at around 4 pm, snapping a utility pole and bringing down wires. The black Monte Carlo kept driving, but police caught up with the car about three blocks west of the accident, at Hilton and Southern Boulevard.
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LIMERICK FC have been drawn away to Donegal non-league side Cockhill Celtic in the opening round of the Irish Daily Mail FAI Senior Cup.
Blues’ opponents Cockhill Celtic are based in Buncrana.
Meanwhile, Limerick junior soccer side Pike Rovers have been drawn away to SSE Airtricity League First Division side UCD at Belfield.
The first round ties are due to take place on the weekend of August 12.
Two-time winners Limerick FC reached the semi-final of the FAI Cup last season before exiting at the hands of eventual winners Cork City at Turners Cross.
Second-from-bottom Limerick take on Derry City in a crucial SSE Airtricity League Premier Division fixture at the Brandywell this Friday night, 7.45pm.
2 injured by plane crash in northeast Nebraska
TEKAMAH, Neb. (AP) — Authorities say two men were injured when their small plane crashed in northeast Nebraska.
A passer-by reported the crash around 9:15 a.m. Monday in Burt County. The men were taken to a hospital in Blair.
The pilot was identified as 62-year-old Dennis Westergaard. His passenger was identified as 87-year-old Delmar Chamberlain.
The crash cause is being investigated. It's unclear where the plane took off and was headed.
March 30 General Electric Co:
* GE Capital exits European consolidated prudential supervision
* GE Capital's non-U.S. activities are no longer subject to consolidated supervision by UK's Prudential Regulation Authority
* GE Capital has largely completed process of selling approximately $200 billion of GE Capital non-core businesses
* Action completes GE Capital's global exit from consolidated supervision Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
April 5 NanoRepro AG:
* To increase share capital in the amount of currently 5,654,972 euros by issuing up to 565,028 new no-par-shares with a notional share in the share capital of 1.00 euro each up to 6,220,000 euros ($6.63 million)
* Issue price 1.10 euros per new earnings per share; expected gross proceeds of up to 621,530.80 euros Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9378 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
BANGKOK (AP) — A Thai court of appeals has dismissed criminal defamation charges against a British labor rights activist who was sued by a fruit packaging company after he alleged human rights violations at its factory.
Andy Hall's protracted legal battle stemmed from a 2013 report he researched for Finnish consumer organization Finnwatch that alleged labor abuses at Natural Fruit's pineapple canning operation. It employed migrant workers from Myanmar who said the company abused them and broke labor regulations.
Sunya Joongdee, a lawyer for Hall, said Thursday's court ruling dismissed the criminal defamation case, which also resulted in the collapse of a related computer crime case.
He says the court accepted that Hall's interviews with migrant workers revealed information that should be made public.
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SUDBURY, Ont. — Police say a drug seizure in northern Ontario resulted in the arrest of a man suspected of murder in Belize, as well as other crimes in Toronto.
The Greater Sudbury Police Service says the man was arrested on Friday as part of a drug bust at a local home.
A check on the man's identity, which was not released, found he was wanted for a number of alleged crimes further afield.
They say he's wanted in Belize on one count of first-degree murder, but did not provide details of the case.
In Toronto, police had a warrant out for his arrest on several charges including robbery with a firearm, extortion and theft under $5,000.
The last two signs honoring Mercer County veterans will be unveiled on Saturday, Oct. 7, at the old Harrodsburg High School. The ceremony begins at 1 p.m. All family and friends of Lance Cpl. Donald Deloy Hanson, United States Marine Corps, and all Vietnam veterans are invited to attend. The public is also welcome.
For Jack Mattingly, who served as a sergeant in the United States Marine Corps during the war, the signs represent the respect deserved for Mercer County veterans.
“The signs represent that we brought those guys home,” Mattingly said.
To learn more, check out this week’s issue of The Harrodsburg Herald.
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What’s the best way to make an awesome rookie season all the more legendary? Go ahead and score a game winner during an outdoor game on New Years Day. Auston Matthews is so good, I don’t even have a joke about Toronto for this post.
Cobb County School District is searching for record keepers for its 403(b) and 457 plans.
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March has brought us one blast of snow after another and more could hit us in a couple days.
It's not the stuff spring is made of.
We head Back Down The Pennsylvania Road with Mike Stevens to 2006, another year in which spring sputtered to a start.
Russian President Vladimir Putin wins a landslide re-election victory, extending his rule at a time when his ties with the West are on a hostile trajectory. Ryan Brooks reports.
TAIPEI, Taiwan -- Residents in northern Taiwan should enjoy the fine and sunny weather while it lasts.
Temperatures in northern Taiwan will dip slightly on Saturday and may include rainfall, meteorologist Wu Te-rong predicted on Wednesday.
From then on out, we can expect a warm Sunday before the next cold front moves in early next week.
Temperatures today will rise to 23 to 24 degrees in the north, and up to 26 degrees along Taiwan's western half. Large temperature drop offs at night can still be expected.
Due to an impending snow storm, the PIAA postponed all of its playoff basketball games Tuesday and Wednesday and rescheduled all games to Thursday.
Six Mercer County schools are still in their respective tournaments. Here is the updated schedule, locations and times.
All Games Thursday March 16, 2017
CLASS A BOYS: Kennedy Catholic vs Juniata | 7 p.m. Punxsutawney High School
CLASS 3A BOYS: Greenville vs Lincoln Park | 7 p.m. New Castle High School
CLASS 2A BOYS: Wilmington vs Bishop Canevin | 5 p.m. North Allegheny High School
CLASS 4A BOYS: Grove City vs Quaker Valley | 8 p.m. North Allegheny High School
CLASS 1A GIRLS: Kennedy Catholic vs Otto Eldred | 6 p.m. DuBois High School
CLASS 2A GIRLS: West Middlesex vs Bishop Guilfoyle | 6:30 p.m. Hempfield High School
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The company announced they will be immediately closing the Payless on 10th st. near the Kmart in Sioux Falls.
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SANTA CRUZ >> A National Labor Relations Board judge has ordered Goodwill Central Coast to reinstate - with back pay - two Spanish-speaking forklift operators from Watsonville who were fired after they claimed a manager harassed them and threatened to kill one of them. Judge Gerald Etchingham concluded that Goodwill Central Coast violated the National Labor Relations Act by firing Martin Barrera and Jesus Fernandez after they engaged in protected “concerted activity” by complaining to their manager.
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Officers responding to a report of a suspicious person armed with a gun have shot and killed a man at a downtown San Antonio hotel.
Bike patrol and other officers encountered the man early Tuesday on the seventh floor of an Embassy Suites.
Lt. Ricky Lopez told the San Antonio Express-News that officers confronted the man and the situation escalated, resulting in officers firing on the man. It's not clear what happened to prompt police to shoot, and authorities have not said whether the man was in fact armed.
The investigation into the matter continues.
The incident drew a heavy police presence downtown, with some blocks closed to traffic.
No other details have been made available.
THOUSANDS of Toowoomba residents cast aside morning chills to attend the Anzac Day dawn service at Mothers' Memorial.
Residents paid their respects to the men and women who have served, are serving and those who paid the ultimate sacrifice in our name.
Ceremonies will continue throughout the day with a wreath laying ceremony at 9am and a mid-morning service at 10am.
For a full list of ceremonies see our guide here.
Dawn service: Dawn Service of Remembrance, Anzac Day in Toowoomba.
Hawaii Island police are searching for an 8-year-old boy last seen in the Puna District.
Police say Ezra Mecham was last seen wearing a red Pahoa school shirt, gray pants and slippers near Paradise Drive.
He is described as 4-feet tall with black hair, weighing about 65 lbs.
The details surrounding his disappearance are unclear at this time.
Hawaii News Now reached out to the Hawaii Police Department for more information.
This is a breaking story. Please check back for updates.
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves will play their first game at newly remodeled Target Center against the Utah Jazz on Oct. 20.
The $140 million arena renovation is scheduled to be finished in time for one of the most anticipated seasons in franchise history. The Timberwolves open on the road for a fourth straight year, on Oct. 18 against the San Antonio Spurs.
The NBA released the 2017-18 schedule on Monday, featuring the Wolves in 25 nationally televised games. They'll host defending champion Golden State Warriors on ABC's Sunday afternoon showcase on March 11.
The Wolves play at Chicago on Feb. 9, pitting new acquisition Jimmy Butler against his old team. Former Timberwolves Zach LaVine and Kris Dunn will accompany the Bulls to Minnesota for a rematch on Feb. 24.
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Mississippi’s governor has signed the nation’s tightest abortion restrictions into law.
Republican Gov. Phil Bryant signed House Bill 1510 on Monday afternoon. It becomes law immediately and bans most abortions after 15 weeks’ gestation. Bryant has frequently said he wants Mississippi to be the “safest place in America for an unborn child.”
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The law’s only exceptions are if a fetus has health problems making it “incompatible with life” outside of the womb at full term, or if a pregnant woman’s life or a “major bodily function” is threatened by pregnancy. Pregnancies resulting from rape and incest aren’t exempted.
Abortion rights advocates are calling the law unconstitutional because it limits abortion before fetuses can live outside the womb. The owner of Mississippi’s only abortion clinic opposes the law and has pledged to sue.
New Mexico man gets 170-year prison term in child porn case
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — A New Mexico man has been sentenced to 170 years in federal prison for producing and possessing child pornography and conspiring to transport people illegally into the country.
Prosecutors say 34-year-old Samuel Elliott of Columbus also was ordered to pay more than $210,000 in restitution to each of the three children victimized by the child porn production scheme.
They say Elliott got 30 years in prison on each of three child porn counts to run consecutive for 90 years. He also got 20 years in prison for each of four porn possession counts to run consecutive for 80 years and a concurrent 15-month term for the transporting charge.
Prosecutors say the child porn crimes occurred between December 2012 and July 2013 while Elliott conspired to transport immigrants in August 2013.
Annual world prices for coffee rose during the year ending September 2017 compared to the same period in 2016, Bank of Tanzania (BoT) figures show.
This is good news to about 500,000 Tanzanian families that depend on the crop for their livelihoods.
The price increase, according to the BoT's Monthly Economic Review for October 2017, was a result of lower yields in Brazil, following unfavourable weather which was exacerbated by a berry borer infestation.
The price for Robusta Coffee increased by 24.7 per cent from $1.8/kilogram during the year ending September 2016 to $2.3/kilogram during the year ending September 2017.
The price for Arabica Coffee rose by 1.3 per cent during the same period. It rose from $3.5/kilogram to $3.5/kilogram.
However, the monthly world commodity prices for both Robusta and Arabica declined.
The former dropped by 4.8 per cent from $2.3 per kilo in August to $2.2 whereas that of the latter declined by 2.1 per cent from $3.3 to $3.2.
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Feb. 6 to 11, 2018 If there’s one thing Motown produced in abundance, it’s hits, from “ABC” to “You’ve Really Got a Hold on Me.” Hear all the big ones in Motown the Musical (Queen Elizabeth Theatre), based on Berry Gordy’s autobiography. The songwriter and record producer founded the legendary label, which launched the careers of luminaries such as Diana Ross and Stevie Wonder.
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The Hardy Group is an active and good natured group which meets twice a month to encourage social engagement, peer support and mental and light physical activity. This provides stimulation, improves motivation and helps people live well with dementia. They meet in central Derby once a month for a light hearted social event and once a month when they go out on day trips requested by their members. Coaches are provided for the trips out free of charge and the group will cover some additional costs such as entrance fees to attractions. All is asked is for a small donation to the group. There is some support for members with limited mobility.
The body has been sent to Hajipur Sadar Hospital for post-mortem. (Representational Image) The body has been sent to Hajipur Sadar Hospital for post-mortem. (Representational Image)
A prison warder was shot dead by unidentified miscreants this morning near the gate of the divisional jail complex at Hajipur, the headquarters of Bihar’s Vaishali district.
The warder has been identified as Deep Narayan Rai (50), a contractual SAP jawan from Lalpokhra village under Sadar police station area of the district, SHO Chittaranjan Thakur said.
The incident occurred around 9 am when some miscreants started firing at the warder as soon as he reached the gate of the jail complex, the SHO said.
The body has been sent to Hajipur Sadar Hospital for post-mortem.
Local people had blocked the Hajipur-Muzaffarpur NH-77 for around two hours in the morning in protest against the incident, Thakur said, adding that raids are being conducted to nab the culprits.
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Kurt Angle has announced Braun Strowman must pick a Tag Team partner tonight if he wants to face The Bar for the Raw Tag Team Titles at Wrestlemania 34.
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THORNTON, Colo. -- An Adams County District 12 school bus caught fire with four students on board in Thornton Tuesday afternoon.
Everyone was safe thanks to the quick actions of the driver.
The incident happened outside Rocky Top Middle School in Thornton.
It's not clear what caused the bus to catch fire.
Nobody was hurt.
NEW DELHI: Now PAN card is not needed for jewellery purchase of over Rs 50,000 and government need not be informed on jewellery purchase of over Rs 50,000. The government has rescinded notification that extended provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act , 2002, ( PMLA ) to jewellery purchases. Now jewellers will not have to report data on buyers to Financial Intelligence Unit.Jewellers had an apprehension that extension of provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002, (PMLA) to jewellery purchases could potentially crimp legitimate sales because of stringent KYC provisions.The government had on August 23 extended the stringent provisions of PMLA to the gems and jewellery sector on suspicions of elements in the trade facilitating money laundering, especially post demonetisation last year.While the income tax act allows cash sales of up to Rs 2 lakh without KYC, the norms of PMLA restrict sales in any format to Rs 50,000 without proof of PAN, Aadhaar, driving licence or passport copy.
April 24 (Reuters) - Renasant Corp:
* ORATION ANNOUNCES DIVIDEND INCREASE AND EARNINGS FOR THE FIRST QUARTER OF 2018
* Q1 EARNINGS PER SHARE $0.68
* Q1 EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW $0.68 — THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S
* BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF COMPANY DECLARED A QUARTERLY CASH DIVIDEND OF $0.20 PER SHARE
* PER SHARE DIVIDEND REPRESENTS A $0.01 INCREASE FROM DIVIDEND PAID IN PREVIOUS QUARTER
* NET INTEREST INCOME WAS $89.2 MILLION FOR Q1 OF 2018, AS COMPARED TO $93.3 MILLION FOR Q4 OF 2017 AND $74.0 MILLION FOR Q1 OF 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reuters.Briefs@thomsonreuters.com)
The Department of Basic Education said on Wednesday it would provide male and female condoms in schools and information on their use in line with the new national policy on HIV, sexually transmitted infections and tuberculosis (TB).
Children above the age of 12 have the right of access to health services including sexual and reproductive health services, without having to seek parental consent.
Changes to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Bill allow children between the ages of 12 and 16 to consent to sexual acts with one another.
The department has earmarked R245m towards the policy for the 2017 financial year to ensure pupils receive sexual and reproductive healthcare services and comprehensive age-appropriate sexuality education. Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga said HIV/AIDS and TB posed challenges to the system as they eroded the basic education sector’s capacity to retain teachers and officials.
As we know already, yesterday Netflix announced about raising their prices in United States, the company didn't say anything about prices in Europe.
However, now it seems that prices have been raised in several European markets, too.
Reports from Finland and Ireland show that the pricing has gone up for both Standardand Premium plans.
The cheapest option, Basic plan, remains at €7.99 in both countries, but the Standard plan has increased from €9.99 to €10.99. The Premium plan that allows four streams to be watched simultaneously and supports UltraHD, has increased from €11.99 to €13.99.
Netflix hasn't contacted its existing customers yet about the price hike and it is unclear when the prices will change for those customers. Previously Netflix has kept the old prices for existing customers for quite a long time, but yesterday's announcement made no such concessions to the U.S. customers.
Source: afterdawn.com
The Tánaiste has brought a review of the Government's international trips for St Patrick's Day to Cabinet.
It says the publicity gained from the trips is unmatched by any other country's national day and is essential for securing Ireland's Brexit priorities.
Six million people attended St Patrick's Day parades around the world, while 29 ministers visited 92 cities in 38 countries as part of their overseas visits.
There were 131 'high-level political meetings' - those involving prime ministers, presidents and senior government ministers - while interviews were held with 1,000 journalists.
A total of 1,302 official events took place, marking an 86% increase on 2017.
The Government estimates the publicity from the trips was worth about €10 million.
304 landmarks around the world were turned green for St Patrick's Day.
Criticism has previously highlighted the cost of sending dozens of officials abroad.
The Tánaiste Simon Coveney, however, is recommending the trips should continue.
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Lee practiced on a line with Matthew Barzal and Jordan Eberle on Friday, Cory Wright of the Islanders website reports.
If that combination holds true, it would be the first time this season that Lee is not playing with John Tavares. The Islanders have come out cold after the All-Star break with only a single goal in two games and this is likely a move to shake up the offense by coach Doug Weight. Lee hasn't registered a point in the past four games but is having a terrific season with 27 goals. This move may only be a temporary one.
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The Jaguar F-Pace is a pretty interesting sport-utility vehicle and as far as we can tell, it has help boost sales at Jaguar. Frankly, we think that if the company can keep this vehicle in front of buyers it may be the thing that saves the small volume luxury automaker.
But if the standard F-Pace doesn't really do it for you, well, there's good news on the horizon. An F-Pace SVR is on the way.
Until now we've only seen pictures; however, thanks to some crafty Spies, we've got all-new footage of the vehicle working its way around the Nurburgring. And, boy, it sounds ferocious.
Listen to that V8 go! Note: It is rather brutal sounding.
This time I filmed the 2018 Jaguar F-Pace SVR testing at the Nürburgring
Jaguar is making the final adjustments to the latest and hottest member of the F-Pace family, the SVR. The engine will probably come from the F-Type SVR or F-Type R, both of which are powered by a 5.0-liter supercharged V8 engine that delivers 500 HP and 575 HP, respectively.
Follow Kevin Hart through a day after his cheating scandal in J. Cole’s new music video from his KOD album.
J. Cole dropping his latest album, KOD only a few days after its announcement, releasing the excellent video for “ATM,” and now releasing yet another video from the album, this time for “Kevin’s Heart.”
The song’s title is an obvious play on Kevin Hart who is staring in the music video. Cole opts to take on the director’s chair for this video, co-directing the video with Scott Lazer, and appearing only in a brief cameo of Cole and Hart stroller shopping.
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TORONTO—Oil and gas pipeline operator Enbridge Inc. announced a deal to sell 19 natural gas gathering and processing plants to Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P., another step in its bid to shrink its heavy debt burden and focus on its pipeline and utilities businesses.
The deal, for 4.3 billion Canadian dollars ($3.7 billion), comes less than two months after the company announced C$3.2 billion of asset sales. Together, the deals more than double the C$3 billion asset sale target that Enbridge’s CEO, Al Monaco, had set...
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A Canada-wide warrant has been issued for a 24-year-old man wanted in connection with a violent home invasion on Kingsclear First Nation
West District RCMP say the home invasion happened around 11:15 a.m. on Dec. 18, 2017.
Dustin Sacobie of Kingsclear First Nation was charged on Friday with aggravated assault, unlawful confinement, robbery and break and enter
Sacobie is described as a six-foot-tall, 250-pound man with brown hair and brown eyes.
Police say Sacobie has numerous tattoos, including the word "Warrior" on his chest, a rosary on his left hand, and several others on his hands forearms and arms.
Members of the public are advised not to approach him, but to report any sighting to police.
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Two masked men broke into a home at midnight demanding cannabis from the owner.
Police are now looking for two suspects who forced their way into a man’s home on Elm Street, South Moor in Stanley .
After forcing their way into the property, the men told the homeowner “give us what you’ve got”.
The suspects then fled the scene and drove off in a small silver vehicle after being spooked by a dog in the house.
The men are described as being in their 20s and wore grey or dark tracksuits.
A number of cannabis plants were seized from the property, which police say they are investigating.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Durham Constabulary on 101 quoting reference number 4 of May 29.
May 3 Veresen Inc
* Veresen announces first quarter financial results and increased 2017 guidance
* Q1 adjusted earnings per share c$0.12
* Q1 earnings per share view c$0.12 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Veresen Inc - increased its 2017 distributable cash guidance by approximately 6% to a range of $1.07 per common share to $1.19 per common share Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
At approximately 11:44 a.m. on Friday, Marshalltown police and the Iowa State Patrol responded to the scene at the intersection of Center and Church Street near the Marshall County Courthouse. The intersection has stop lights in all directions.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Soros Fund Management:
* Soros Fund Management dissolves share stake in Herbalife Ltd - sec filing
* Soros Fund Management dissolves share stake in Mcdonalds Corp
* Soros Fund Management - change in holdings are as of June 30, 2017 and compared with the previous quarter ended as of March 31, 2017 Source text for quarter ended June 30, 2017: (bit.ly/2uDCtgE) Source text for quarter ended March 31, 2017 (bit.ly/2pQ4JVX)
White Sox pitcher Derek Holland on his loss to the Yankees
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Dec 12 (Reuters) - UniCredit CEO Jean Pierre Mustier tells media call:
* PLANNING TO GROW BANK ORGANICALLY TO 2019 AND BEYOND Further company coverage: (Reporting by Milan Newsroom)
Oregon State Police said a man was killed in a crash in Douglas County Friday night.
Troopers said they responded to the crash just before midnight on Highway 138E near milepost 16.
Preliminary investigation revealed that a white 1992 Toyota Tacoma pickup, operated by Dakota Miller, age 27 of Glide was traveling westbound on Highway 138E, when he failed to negotiate a curve.
Troopers said the Toyota left the roadway, rolled several times causing Miller to be ejected.
The Toyota came to a rest on its top on the shoulder portion of the highway.
Oregon State Police said Miller was pronounced deceased at the scene after lifesaving measures were performed by medical personnel.
OSP was assisted by Douglas County SO, Douglas County Fire and Oregon Department of Transportation.
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Leighton was promoted from the minors Monday.
Leighton 's recall could be simply a paper transaction in order to help the Yotes reach the salary cap floor -- rather than an indication that Antti Raanta or Scott Wedgewood is dealing with an injury. Arizona is off until Thursday, so look for any potential injury updates from the team in the coming days.
Clay caught three of seven targets for 20 yards in Sunday's 30-10 loss to the Jets.
Clay racked up 159 yards and four touchdowns over his previous three games, but miserable performances by E.J. Manuel and later Cardale Jones under center saw him come crashing back to earth. He struggled to consistently string productive games together due to the inconsistent passing game of the Bills and will look to establish himself as a steady option for the team next season.
Mohammad Rushoud, the Board of Parents Council of Students at Dibba Al Hisn, said that the Council is launching an integrated summer activity that aims to utilise the summer holidays.
He also pointed out that the Council offers a maritime heritage workshops for the age boys of 6 - 16 years.
Stay In Step With Your Dance Partner With Date Night Dance Company
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SIOUX FALLS – There are so many ways to say “I love you” this Valentine’s Day, but a husband and wife duo in Sioux Falls is helping couples celebrate with their favorite dance partner all year round.
Glenda and Jeff Pray of Date Night Dance Company join us tonight to tell us about how couples can get involved in ballroom dance.
PORTLAND, OR (AP) — A bicyclist is suing the city of Portland for $566,000 after he hit a pair of concrete islands on his way home from the World Naked Bike Ride, causing him to crash and break his nose, arm and two fingers.
The Oregonian/OregonLive reported Friday that, according to the lawsuit, a fully-clothed Charles Ziemer was pedaling back to his car after participating in the June 2016 ride when his wheels suddenly struck the islands.
The lawsuit filed in Multnomah County Circuit Court faults the city for failing to put reflectors or lights on the islands and situating them in a travel lane.
An employee at the Portland city attorney’s office says the city doesn’t comment on pending litigation.
The suit seeks $66,000 in medical bills, plus $500,000 for pain and suffering.
AUSTIN (AP) – A spokesman says former PA Governor and U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge expects to leave a Texas medical facility in time to be home in Maryland for Christmas. Ridge suffered a heart attack on Nov. 16 while attending a Republican Governors Association conference in Austin, Texas. He’s been recovering at a local rehab center. The 72-year-old Republican served two terms as governor from 1995 to 2001. He was the first homeland security secretary, serving under President George W. Bush until 2005.
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Sesan Olufowobi The government of Lagos State has destroyed illegal movies and equipment worth N10m. The Executive Secretary, Lagos State Film and Video Censors Board, Mr. Dele Balogun, on Tuesday said the movies included pirated and unclassified local and international movies, as well as duplicating machines which were seized in a raid on some areas […]
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May 2 Corvus Pharmaceuticals Inc:
* Corvus Pharmaceuticals expands cpi-444 clinical collaboration with Genentech
* Corvus Pharmaceuticals - Genentech will manage study operations for phase 1B/2 trial, which is expected to begin enrolling patients in second half of 2017
* Corvus Pharmaceuticals Inc - financial terms were not disclosed
* Corvus Pharmaceuticals Inc - Corvus will retain global development and commercialization rights to CPI-444
* Corvus Pharmaceuticals Inc- expanded its clinical collaboration with Genentech, a member of Roche Group
* Corvus Pharmaceuticals Inc- anticipated that randomized, controlled study will enroll up to 65 patients in treatment arm Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
× Florida man who went on sex trips gets 330 years for child porn
FORT MYERS, Fla. — A Florida man has been sentenced to 330 years in prison on child pornography charges after authorities say he took sex tourism trips to the Philippines and made and posted videos of sexual encounters he had with young children.
Authorities say David Lynch’s victims were as young as 6 years old and that he posted videos online dating back to 2005.
The Venice man was arrested in 2016 attempting to board a flight to the Philippines.
Prosecutors say at least one of the trips was arranged by the mother of one of the young victims. They say Lynch also has two young children living in the Philippines.
Lynch was convicted late last year and sentenced this week. The Fort Myers News-Press reports that besides the lengthy sentence, the judge ordered Lynch to forfeit his bayfront home.
The Redskins signed Scandrick (back) to a contract Monday, Stephen Czarda of the team's official site reports.
Jettisoned by the only organization he's ever known (the Cowboys) on Sunday, Scandrick found a new home in quick order. Due to his experience, the 10-year pro is the top candidate to work opposite Josh Norman in Washington's base defense in 2018. For his career, Scandrick has averaged 3.2 tackles per game while racking up 11.5 sacks, eight interceptions and six forced fumbles in 125 outings.
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Firefighters battled several fierce wildfires in Amarillo, Hartley County and Potter County on Sunday, March 18.This video was captured by eyewitness Cliff Daniel. It shows a huge fire burning in the distance from South Soncy Road, Amarillo.Fire reached the parking lots of Texas Oncology, Northwest Texas Healthcare System and the Texas Tech University Health Science Center, according to local news reports, but staff and patients had not yet been asked to evacuate. Credit: Cliff Daniel via Storyful
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The NYPD Bomb Squad is en route to the Israeli Consulate in Manhattan to investigate another suspicious package delivered to the compound, law enforcement sources said.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is currently in Manhattan today and this week for meetings at the United Nations.
Law enforcement sources said additional suspicious envelopes and packages had been delivered to the Israeli Consulate in recent days.
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Human rights lawyer and activist, Barrister Femi Falana, has urged the National Assembly to investigate the unconstitutional withdrawal of $496million from the excess crude account (ECA) by President Muhammadu Buhari.
The presidency had confirmed that Buhari gave anticipatory approval for the withdrawal $496million to the United States to pay for Tucano Aircrafts.
Falana, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, said, “Since 1999, anticipated approvals have been the order of the day.
“Presidents (Olusegun) Obasanjo, (Umaru) Yar’Adua and (Goodluck) Jonathan were alleged to have spent N1.5trillion without parliamentary approval. We thought that that era had gone for good.
“The National Assembly should investigate the withdrawal with a view to stopping the executive”.
Weekend fires in Fairfield County likely not a result of arson
Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office and South Carolina Forestry Commission officials do not believe any of the wildfires in Fairfield County were the result of arson, as officials previously reported.
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Unique opportunities in arts and crafts including pottery, textile crafts, greenwood craft, jewellery making, photography dance and drama/performance. They also offer gardening, pond dipping, nature trails woodland walks and other rural activities. The centre has a kitchen for learning and sharing cooking skills and it doubles up as a community cafe. Wyldwoods has experience of providing for adults with learning disabilities, people with Asperger's and Autism, people with experience of mental issues, in particular anxiety and depression, carers and the community, people with dementia and Alzheimer's. Wyldwoods is able to work with single gender groups and ethnic minorities. The service consists of a small, high quality staff team, a larger even higher standard of volunteers and work in partnership with other groups and organisations throughout the county. Wyldwoods also has a twin room with facilities as respite, not personal care.
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CUMBERLAND, R.I. — The New England Patriots will be competing against the Philadelphia Eagles to bring the Super Bowl trophy back to New England. Literally.
The Providence Journal reports the Lombardi Trophy awarded to the winner of Sunday’s championship game in Minneapolis, Minnesota, was forged in a Tiffany & Co’s workshop in Cumberland, a suburban Rhode Island town along the Massachusetts state line.
The New York jeweler maker has been making the iconic sterling silver trophy since the first Super Bowl in 1967.
The trophy is named after Green Bay Packers Coach Vince Lombardi, who won the first two Super Bowls.
Tiffany officials say it takes silversmiths 72 hours to make the trophy by hand. The company also makes trophies hoisted by the champions in Major League Baseball and the National Basketball Association.
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WEST HAVEN -- A massive fight broke out Tuesday night at the West Haven fireworks at Savin Rock.
In a video obtained by FOX61, police are seen taking people into custody. Some people on social media said police directed them away from the area on Ocean Avenue.
At this time, it is unknown how many arrests were made or if any injuries were reported.
FOX61 will provide updates as soon as they become available.
CG Power and Industrial Solutions said its consolidated net loss increased by 31 percent to Rs 581.82 crore in the quarter ended on March 2018 due to provision of exception items of Rs 414.84 crore. The exceptional items for the quarter and year include litigation claims, a set of write offs in relation to inventories and other receivables, the company statement said adding that in all such instances, the management believes that recoveries are uncertain.
The company's consolidated net loss was Rs 444 crore in the quarter ended on March 31, 2017. Total consolidated income of the company stood at Rs 1,792.56 crore in the March quarter up from Rs 1,650.88 crore a year ago.
The consolidated net loss in 2017-18 is Rs 1,165.90 crore compared to Rs 490.63 crore in the previous financial year. Total income in the fiscal increased to Rs 6,327.07 crore from Rs 5,991.16 crore in 2016-17.
Many parents are struggling with how to talk to their kids about events such as the Toronto van attack that killed 10 people and injured 15 others.
CityNews reached out to Dr. Andrew Wong (www.awongpsychology.com), an Etobicoke-based psychologist.
Here are Dr. Wong’s top six tips for parents after a traumatic event:
Spain’s National Court says Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy will be called as a witness in the trial of some 40 people involved in an alleged kickbacks-for-contracts scheme that helped finance his ruling Popular Party.
The court said Tuesday that Rajoy would testify in his role as party secretary-general between 2003 and 2004, when the alleged illegal financing scheme was still operating.
It is not clear if Rajoy must testify in person or in written form. A date for his testimony has yet to be set.
On trial are former party treasurers and mid-ranking officials as well as business representatives.
Accused longtime party treasurer Luis Barcenas says there was always a scheme of illegal contributions to the party and that top officials were aware.
Rajoy and the party deny his claims.
That’s the big claim of German journalist Raphael Honigstein.
The Blues have had a largely disappointing campaign after winning the Premier League last time out.
They finished outside the top four and Conte was vocal in his disagreements with the board over transfers.
But he is still yet to be sacked, almost a fortnight after the 1-0 FA Cup final win over Manchester United at Wembley.
While Honigstein admitted his days might be numbered, he also said there was a slim chance the Italian could remain as manager.
BERLIN — German Chancellor Angela Merkel says she thinks the internal combustion engines that are the mainstay of her country’s auto industry will eventually have to be phased out.
Merkel told German weekly Super Illu that bans on new gas or diesel cars planned by other European countries are right in principle, but declined to say if Germany should head in that direction and if so, when.
An extract of her interview published Monday quotes Merkel as saying: “I can’t give you a precise year yet, but the approach is the right one.”
Merkel reiterated her criticism of the car industry over the Volkswagen diesel emissions scandal, saying it was up to automakers to repair the damage done.
Her comments come a month before a national election in which Merkel is seeking a fourth term.
C.J. McCollum scored a career-high 43 points and the Portland Trail Blazers overcame a 14-point first-half deficit in a 95-89 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday night. Mason Plumlee had 18 points and eight rebounds, and Evan Turner added 11 points for the Blazers.
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Josh Bleimeyer, 14, asks Phoenix Suns' Marquese Chriss and Alan Williams a question at North High School on Aug. 13, 2017 in Phoenix during a kids camp. Loren Townsley/The Republic
Descendants 2 Stars China Anne McClain, Dove Cameron, & Sofia Carson Make Sweet Treats in Honor of National Strawberry Shortcake Day
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The Joe Thomas retirement tour officially began on Monday, after he announced he was calling it quits during an afternoon press conference.
Shortly after, Thomas did what a number of athletes have been doing to get recognition — normally in the form of an ovation — from fans. He hit up the Bucks-Cavs game at Quicken Loans Arena.
Thomas, who spent all 11 of his NFL seasons in Cleveland (poor guy), is revered by fans in the area, as well as by LeBron James, apparently.
The two shared a warm hug on the court before the game.
Those are two big guys. Anyone else who was next to them would’ve looked like an ant in comparison.
Valley Road, between Kane and Yates Roads, in Glenmore will close during the week for the next month
Valley Road, between Kane and Yates Roads, in Glenmore will be closed until Nov 4.—Google Maps
Starting Wednesday, Oct. 11, Valley Road in the Glenmore area of Kelowna will be closed between Kane Road and Yates Roads from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Saturday.
The closure will allow work to be done to divert Brant’s Creek for the construction of a creek retaining wall, curb, sidewalk and final paving, say city hall.
During the closure times, residents will still be able access to their properties and a marked detour route via Kane Road, Glenmore Road and Yates Road will be set-up.
Valley Road will reopen to traffic every evening at 5 p.m. and all day Sundays.
The work is expected to be completed by Saturday, Nov. 4.
The city is asking drivers to obey signs and traffic safety personnel as every effort will be made to minimize disruptions for motorists, residents and businesses.
As President Donald Trump contemplates whether to make good on his campaign promise to yank the United States out of the Paris climate accord, an unlikely lobbying force is hoping to talk him out of it: oil and coal producers. A pro-Paris bloc within the administration has recruited energy companies to lend their support ahead of a high-level White House meeting Tuesday to discuss the global pact to curtail greenhouse-gas emissions, according to two people familiar with the effort who asked not to be identified. Exxon Mobil Corp. , previously led by Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, reiterated its support in a letter to the White House solicited by White House energy adviser G. David Banks.
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All things dad have certainly changed over the years – from how much we spend on him to his role in the household. Today, we celebrate Father’s Day by taking a look at some of the stats that show us how fantastic dad really is.
How much we plan to spend on Father’s Day
What gifts we buy on Father’s Day Who will get gifts on Father’s Day How you will use your smartphone for your Father’s Day gift purchase MODERN-DAY DAD
Number of fathers living with children younger than 18 and who do not work outside the home.
Percentage of married couples with children under 18.
Do today’s fathers spend more time with their kids than their fathers spent with them? Average number of hours per week spent on …
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Reyes said he felt fine following Wednesday's start against the Brewers, Mark Saxon of The Athletic St. Louis reports.
Reyes said he wasn't sure why his velocity dipped during his 2018 big-league debut Wednesday, but the 23-year-old didn't seem overly concerned about the issue. "I felt fine, a little fatigued but anything beside that, I wasn't really worried about," the right-hander said. "I'm not really worried about it now." He's currently lined up to make his next start against the Marlins on Tuesday after tossing four scoreless frames -- striking out four while allowing three hits and two walks -- against the Brewers on Wednesday.
ISTANBUL, April 28 Turkey's central bank has revised down assumptions for crude oil prices to $55 from $57 but is maintaining its annual food inflation forecast for 2017 at 9 percent, Central Bank Governor Murat Cetinkaya said on Friday.
Food inflation will fall to 7 percent in 2018, he said.
Speaking at a quarterly presentation, Cetinkaya said the bank would not give early reaction to changes in inflation. He described current monetary policy as tight, and said it would be tightened further if necessary.
The bank was maintaining its policy simplification target, Cetinkaya said. (Reporting by Ece Toksabay and David Dolan; Writing by Dominic Evans; Editing by Nick Tattersall)
"Remember that child," Robinson said when she saw the four-year-old skate a lap of a hockey rink in 18 seconds. Now 23 years, two Stanley Cup rings, two Olympic gold medals and a Norris trophy later, Doughty will certainly never be forgotten.
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A Florida couple transporting a propane barbecue grill inside their SUV was injured Sunday after a woman lit a cigarette, sparking an explosion.
The grill was turned on and the propane tank was open in the back of the red Kia Sorento when the couple left a barbecue at the Central Florida Fairgrounds, Orlando police Lt. Cindy Lane told the Orlando Sentinel
After the explosion, the vehicle kept traveling until it crashed into a pole, according to Lane.
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Both people inside the SUV sustained burns, but their injuries are not life-threatening, FOX35 Orlando reported.
Photos of the SUV posted by the Orlando Police Department show the vehicle's roof partially blown off.
The photos posted by police also show the windshield blown out, and dents all over the vehicle.
The first woman to run the Boston Marathon did it again 50 YEARS LATER!
The first woman to officially compete in the Boston Marathon was a 20-year-old college student named Katherine Switzer. She entered under the name “K.V. Switzer” in 1967, because women weren’t allowed. And she just ran it AGAIN yesterday, 50 years later.
She’s 70 years old now and hadn’t run a marathon since 2011. But she finished the Boston Marathon yesterday in 4 hours, 44 minutes, and 31 seconds. So about 25 minutes slower than when she ran it as a 20-year-old.
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The Terrytown city council has changed the zoning of Terry’s Lake from commercial to recreational and signed an agreement with Hazeldeane Carpenter for the city to lease the lake.
Mayor Kent Greenwalt says the two actions were taken Thursday night. Greenwalt says the zoning change is designed to prevent the area around the lake from being developed into housing or something beyond a recreational purpose.
Greenwalt admitted no one has indicated they might like to build a home near the lake, but the Planning Commission felt it was prudent to protect the city’s interest there for the future and the council supported their recommendation.
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This weekend is a time to celebrate the New Year! Whether you want to stay in Haywood County, venture out a little further to ring in the New Year in Asheville, or see what's going on in the area - here are some highlights of the festive events you won't want to miss! Laurel Ridge Country Club will host a New Years Extravaganza starting at 7 p.m. on Dec. 31 at 49 Cupp Lane in Waynesville. Enjoy an evening of dancing and dining, highlighted by a champagne toast at midnight.
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A natural gas leak caused a bit of a scare for many residents in the Five Points community on Thursday morning.
Columbia Fire Department firefighters were called to the scene of the 500 block of Queen Street and found a gas line had been cut by construction there.
Residents were asked to shelter in place for a brief period until the leak was capped.
SCE&G officials repaired the leak just before 11 a.m.
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The Lagos Division of the Court of Appeal has ruled that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission does not have powers to investigate or prosecute serving judicial officers except where such officers have been dismissed by the National Judicial Council.
The judgment was delivered in a suit between the EFCC and a judge of the Federal High Court, Hydiazira Nganjiwa.
The appellate court’s decision overturned the earlier decision of a high court in Lagos.
Many serving judges including from the Supreme Court are currently being prosecuted for corruption by the EFCC.
Details later…
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Talks over the cost of Quantums between the association and SA Taxi Finance Holdings deadlocked.
JOHANNESBURG – Taxi association Santaco's financial arm Taxi Choice says preparations are on track for a mass strike by its drivers in Gauteng on Thursday.
Talks over the cost of Quantums between the association and SA Taxi Finance Holdings deadlocked.
Taxi Choice's Thulani Cwabe says operators cannot continue on the current financial path.
He says if their demands are not met commuters will feel the consequences.
“So the position that the commuters will find themselves in tomorrow will be very unfortunate. But what encourages us is the fact that we are doing this for them as well. We do not want to be put in a position where we have no option but to push up the fares for our commuters.”
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ROME — Pope Francis will pay homage to victims of war when he visits two important World War II sites south of Rome next month: the American military cemetery at Nettuno and the Ardeatine Caves, site of one of the worst massacres in German-occupied Italy.
The Vatican on Friday announced that Francis would celebrate Mass at the Nettuno cemetery for all war dead on Nov. 2, which the Catholic Church marks as All Soul's Day to honour the dead.
I am a senior citizen and wish to add my perspective to the issue.
I would find it difficult to remember a single-use bag when I go shopping, having always used the store bags for disposal of my trash. Now in a multi-story apartment building, it is necessary to bag garbage to send down the chute to the dumpster. If I didn't have store bags, I would have to buy plastic bags for this. Such heavier-gauge bags would add more plastic to the environment and be much more costly for us.
Plastic bags are much easier than paper for carrying purchases out of a store and up to my apartment. And paper bags could not be reused. Buying and taking your own bag to the store could be a health risk if used for meat and unwashed fruits and vegetables. Would people wash such bags and always remember to bring them shopping? We often make spur-of-the-moment purchases.
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Talks of this film have been going around for a while now. But this latest development might finally pace it up. The film in question is Sidharth Anand’s Indo-China love story for which Chinese actor, Deng Chao, of The Mermaid fame has been roped in months ago.
And if an industry source is to be believed, Deepika Padukone has given a green signal to this cross-border project. Yes, this is the same film of which Priyanka Chopra and Deepika Padukone had heard the scripts and Sidharth Anand had stated that ‘it could be one of them’,
While we’re yet to get more scoop, Deepika Padukone is surely doing the film. So far, so good.
Ciani's goal, which gave the Galaxy a 1-0 lead in the 33rd minute, came two minutes after Schmid pulled his starters inserting, among others, 15-year-old academy product Efrain Alvarez. On the play, Lletget bent a long right-footed pass to the edge of the six-yard box for Ciani, who headed it toward the far post. Salt Lake keeper Nick Rimando got a hand on the shot, but not enough to keep it out of the net.
CNBC's Sue Herera reports on the collapsed bridge that killed several people at Florida International University.
Chairman Avi Gabbai of the Labor Party has responded to the arrest of Sheikh Raed Salah on suspicion of incitement by saying, "I back the security forces for the arrest of Ra'ad Salah, a man who encourages hatred and is engaged in inflaming the atmosphere," adding that "a determined struggle is needed against inciteful extremists to eradicate and cut off violence."
Gabbai said, "Arab society in Israel is an inseparable part of the state and we must strengthen and tighten our shared life with the Arab public in Israel and resew the stitches that have been torn with this public in recent years. We, as leaders, have the responsibility to act accordingly."
St. Matthias to hold VBS June 3-7
Last Updated: May 28, 2018 at 4:43 am
St. Matthias Episcopal Church in Summerton will hold “Shipwrecked VBS: Rescued by Jesus” from 6-8 p.m. daily June 3-7, inviting children to discover that Jesus rescued them. Kids in K4 through fifth grades will participate in memorable Bible-learning activities; sing catchy songs; play teamwork-building games; make and devour yummy treats; experience one-of-a-kind Bible adventures; collect Bible memory buddies to remind them of God’s love; and test out science gizmos they’l take home and play with all summer long. For more information, call (803) 485-2504 or visit StMatthiasAnglican.org.
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Prison seeks dismissal of guards FMLA suit A Lackawanna County Prison guard who was fired for refusing overtime is not entitled to protection under the Family Medical Leave Act, an attorney for the county says in court papers. (read more)
A building with flair FORTY FORT — When Eric Kuhn and Zach Graham decided to open a stylish men’s clothing store, they were drawn to a unique and artsy building in Forty Fort. (read more)
Cash-strapped NEPA Philharmonic cancels season Facing a broken financial model, the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic canceled the upcoming season to buy time to reevaluate the organization’s finances. (read more)
The team looks at the relationship between people and dogs, and asks how much of our pets' behavior and personality is a result of innate temperament.
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PHOENIX, Ariz. -- Twin brothers in Arizona were born just minutes apart -- and in different years.
Sawyer Shay was born at 11:51 p.m. on New Year’s Eve, while his brother, Everett, was born just 10 minutes later at 12:01 a.m. on New Year’s Day, KTVK reports. The boys were born to Holly and Brandon Shay.
Everett was the hospital's first baby of the new year and Sawyer was the last one of 2016.
Sawyer weighed 5 pounds 5 ounces and Everett weighed 4 pounds 8 ounces, the station reports.
"They are going to be amazing. They already are. They've already left their mark on this world," Holly said.
The couple already has two daughters that are 4 and 13.
Lauren (left) and Katherine Wobler check their eggs for goodies. Read more about the St. Marys Optimist Club's annual Easter egg hunt held Saturday in Monday's edition of The Evening Leader. More pictures from Saturday's event will be in Tuesday's edition.
Los Angeles Lakers' Jordan Clarkson dunks as Sacramento Kings' Willie Cauley-Stein looks on during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017, in Los Angeles. A few snow showers scattered about the area in the morning, otherwise a good deal of clouds.
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LONDON, Ont. — Police in London, Ont., say a suspect has been arrested and charged in connection with the death of a 27-year-old man last Saturday.
Police were called to the scene of an "altercation" at about 2:30 a.m. and found Dereck Szaflarski suffering serious injuries. He was pronounced dead in hospital.
The suspect fled the scene in a white vehicle, which was later recovered north of the city and returned to London for examination.
A second-degree murder warrant was subsequently issued for 35-year-old Robert Ashley Williams of London.
The Frankfurt zoo is showing off its first lion cubs in 15 years.
The cubs’ mother, Zarina, gave birth to triplets on April 14, and kept a close eye on her offspring as they took their first steps in the zoo’s lion enclosure on Wednesday.
Mother Zarina with the youngsters (AP)
The father, 12-year-old Kumar, is being kept apart from six-year-old Zarina and the cubs until zookeepers are sure that the mother will tolerate his presence.
The Asian lion cubs have not yet been named, and keepers believe – but are not yet sure – that two of them are male.
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Soon you can watch the NFL free on your phone on Yahoo
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NEW YORK -- Watching NFL football games on your phone used to be mainly limited to Verizon customers. Soon anyone will be able to watch football games on the go for free on Yahoo's app, now that Verizon owns Yahoo.
But people who want to watch football through online-TV services like Sling will have more problems. An NFL game on ESPN will still be blocked on the Sling app on a phone - and starting next season, on tablets, too. Verizon apps will have the exclusive rights on phones and tablets.
Verizon bought Yahoo in June and is trying to build a digital ad business to rival Facebook and Google. Verizon's multi-year deal with the NFL takes effect in January. Playoffs will stream on Yahoo, Verizon's app go90 and the NFL's own app.
The pair married in Switzerland in 1992.
Model Iman has marked the anniversary of her wedding to David Bowie with a tribute on Instagram.
She shared two photos from the ceremony, in which the singer is carrying his new bride in his arms.
She captioned the post: “When I count my blessings, I count you twice. April 24th #Bowieforever.”
In the pictures, Iman is wearing a white trouser suit and white sunglasses, while Bowie is wearing a dark suit and glasses. The pair are both smiling broadly.
The couple married 25 years ago on April 24, 1992 in a private ceremony in Lausanne, Switzerland.
The union was later solemnised in Florence, Italy on June 6 and the couple had one daughter together.
It was Bowie’s second marriage after his relationship with Angela Barnett, who was the mother of their son Duncan, who they initially named Zowie.
Bowie died on January 10, 2016 at the age of 69 after a battle with liver cancer.
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This was the weekend that the Champions’ Cup came-of-age. This was the weekend that the English clubs got wiped out. This was the weekend that all conspiracy talk of the English and French clubs stitching up their Celtic and Italian cousins in a power-play to ensure that they were to rule Europe for ever and a day was knocked into a cocked hat.
This is the fourth year of the streamlined Champions Cup, the competition that was wrested from the unions and taken over wholly by the clubs in order to make it more streamlined (24 clubs to 20), more meritocratic (no guaranteed point of entry) and more competitive.
The Celts were less than enamoured with the proposal, feeling they were bushwacked and seeing it as a way for the richer English and French clubs to call the shots. The newly-formatted tournament has taken time to make its mark and the spectator-unfriendly kick-off times, (which are under...
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ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — A man posing as an Uber driver at the University of Georgia is charged with rape and sexual battery.
Police say a 21-year-old student got into the minivan of 53-year-old Emerson Redd outside a downtown Athens club early Friday thinking it was the Uber she had called.
She got suspicious when she saw it was missing a GPS device, so she took pictures of the driver and demanded to be let out when he touched her inappropriately. The driver let her go. But about an hour later, police say, Redd picked up another university student and raped her.
Athens-Clarke County Police Capt. Jerry Saulters tells news outlets that the first victim alerted officers after police posted a notice about the rape on Facebook.
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CHICAGO — If you’re a bike rider, there’s a new Illinois law that benefits you.
The new measure amends the state vehicle code, by giving cyclists the same right-of-way automobile drivers enjoy.
In essence, it says bikes are vehicles, too.
The bill is called Dennis’ Law. It was named after Dennis Jurs, who was hit and killed by a driver in Hampshire.
Nearly 200 new laws took effect Sunday in Illinois.
Illinois becomes the first state in the nation that will train hairstylists to recognize when their clients are domestic or sexual abuse victims.
They don’t have to report what their clients tell them, but they’ll be able to alert their clients to resources for abused spouses or partners.
Synthetic bath salts are now banned in Illinois.
Possession could mean five years in prison and $150,000 in fines.
Jails will have to accept cash, not just credit cards, when someone wants to post bail.
Driver’s ed students will be taught how to behave, when a police officer pulls them over.
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I'm back in the UK for a few days and will be at Salford tonight in the crowd with you all ... say hello if you like... but
The real reason for my post is that I would love to get some photos of Belle Vue before I go home to Australia and I'm not sure how I go about that ... I guess it will be my last chance to see the old girl ... does anyone have any advice on how I can do this ???
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Award-winning Nigerian accessory brand, UrezKulture recently released an editorial for its SS18 couture accessory collection and it's a special one full of must-have pieces.
The lookbook features Nollywood actress and TV personality Nancy Isime as the model and is shot by talented photographer, Eleanor Goodey.
According to the designer IjeShakara;
Haute couture allows designers to be infinitely creative and bring to life a type of fashion fantasy normally not paraded throughout the year. These were the epitome of ethereal elegance and brought romance to every look. Flowers, chains and appliques were added for height and exuberance in this new collection, while shimmering laces entwined with pearls and stones for even more glam.
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Brand: @Urezkulture
Model: @Nancyisimeofficial
Photography: @eleanorgoodeyphotography
Makeup: @Bibyonce
Outfit: @chioma.redbutton
Styling: @Ijeshakara1
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday said the United States would continue to put “maximum pressure” on North Korea ahead of what he hoped would be positive talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un that would lead to Pyongyang’s denuclearization.
“I want them to get rid of their nukes,” Trump said at a joint news conference with French President Emmanuel Macron at the White House.
YOU'LL NEVER SLEEP AGAIN Guy Builds Robot To Automatically Squirt Energy Drink At Him When He Gets Tired
The robot detects when your eyes close and then wakes you up in the least enjoyable way imaginable.
FILE - In this May 16, 2018, file photo, Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala (9) sits on the bench during the final moments of the second half in Game 2 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Finals against the Houston Rockets, in Houston. Iguodala will be out for Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday night, May 31, 2018, as he recovers from a bone bruise in his left knee that cost him the final four games of the Western Conference finals. David J. Phillip, File AP Photo
There is precipitation throughout our area. NBC10 First Alert Weather meteorologist Bill Henley is tracking it as well as the temperatures determining its effect on different areas in the region.
Wayne Bank recently held a Casual Day to support Honesdale’s Paint the Town Purple event. Employees throughout the Bank’s 26 community offices received a purple ribbon pin and were able to dress casually for the day in exchange for a donation to The American Cancer Society. Participants were coordinated by Vice President and Retail Operations and Marketing Manager Julie Kuen, who also helped to organize the Bank’s efforts for Paint the Town Purple.
Howard is the co-founder of a successful medium-sized advertising agency. But a couple of years back Howard's daughter died, sending him into a psychological tail-spin that he has never even partially recovered from.
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Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis favours appointing Mikel Arteta to replace Arsene Wenger as manager, according to Sky Sports.
Gazidis will be responsible for presenting owner Stan Kroenke with a recommended appointment. He reportedly believes Arteta is the man for the job.
The Spaniard is currently on Pep Guardiola’s coaching staff at Manchester City. Prior to that, he captained the Gunners.
Arteta was on Arsenal’s books between 2011 and 2016. He clocked up 149 appearances after arriving from Everton for a £10m fee.
The 36-year-old’s lack of managerial experience is not an issue for Gazidis, who believes he has the credentials to succeed in the job.
Gazidis and new head of football operations Raul Sanllehi and head of recruitment Sven Mislintat will sit down this week to start discussions over potential candidates.
It is claimed that nobody had been approached prior to Wenger’s announcement last Friday of his plans to stand down at the end of the season after 22 years in charge.
[India], May 31 (ANI): Prices for Petrol and diesel have fallen by 7 paise and 5 paise per litre respectively on Thursday.
Petrol in Delhi now costs Rs 78.35 a litre and Diesel 69.25 per litre.
The revised Petrol price in other metro cities are- 80.98 in Kolkata, 86.16 in Mumbai, 81.35 in Chennai
While the revised Diesel price was 71.80 in Kolkata, 73.73 in Mumbai and 73.12 in Chennai.
The fuel price was slashed for the second day after the price remained high for 16 consecutive days.
On Wednesday there was 'a drop' in the rates- of one paisa. The Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL) in a statement clarified that the petrol prices in Delhi have gone down by one paisa and not 60 paise, as reported earlier. (ANI)
PWG announces the full card for their next event, Threemendous V
The show will be headlined by The Rascalz defending the PWG Tag Team Titles against The Young Bucks. Another big match on this card is ROH World Champion Dalton Castle taking on David Starr
The event is slated to take place on Friday, July 13 at the Globe Theatre in Los Angeles, California. Tickets for Threemendous V go on sale Thursday, June 14th at 8PM PDT. Here is the full card:
– PWG Tag Team Title Match: The Young Bucks face The Rascalz ©
– Non-Title Match: Brody King faces WALTER
– Singles Match: Matthew Riddle faces Marty Scurll
– Singles Match: Dalton Castle faces David Starr
– Singles Match: REY FENIX faces Trevor Lee
– Singles Match: Rey Horus faces PENTA EL ZERO M
– Singles Match: Jeff Cobb faces Joey Janela
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New York is gearing up for the biggest fashion event of the season and you should be preparing too. We’re here to make the scheduling nightmare that is NYFW a little easier by providing you with the full lineup a bit early. See who is showing when, right here. And don’t forget to come back for all our real-time runway coverage this season.
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CARACAS, Venezuela — The man who finished second in Venezuela’s recent presidential election is asking the Supreme Court to order a new vote.
Henri Falcon argued on Wednesday that Maduro’s ruling socialist party unfairly influenced the election by setting up kiosks near voting centres and giving poor residents bonuses.
Official results showed Maduro winning a second six-year term in a landslide victory on May 20 despite a historic crisis in the once-wealthy OPEC nation.
The appeal is unlikely to prosper in the Supreme Court, which rarely if ever votes against Maduro.
The legal challenge comes as Canada is slapping 14 Venezuelan leaders with sanctions, condemning the election as illegitimate and anti-democratic.
Cuba’s newly installed President Miguel Diaz-Canel, however, was visiting Caracas and congratulated Maduro, reaffirming strong ties between their two nations.
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What happens when a horror movie composer and a guitar maker join forces? They create the world's most disturbing musical instrument. Affectionately known as "The Apprehension Engine," this one-of-a-kind instrument was commissioned by movie composer Mark Korven. Korven wanted to create spooky noises in a more acoustic and original way—but the right instrument didn't exist. So his friend, guitar maker Tony Duggan-Smith, went deep into his workshop and assembled what has to be the spookiest instrument on Earth.
A small group of pipeline protesters was blocking traffic near the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers office in downtown Los Angeles on Tuesday.
The protesters were blocking Wilshire Boulevard between Francisco and Figueroa Streets just off the 110 Freeway around 5:30 p.m.
The protest was organized by Gender Justice LA, National Queer Asian Pacific Islander Alliance and Mujeres de Maiz in opposition to the Dakota Access Pipeline.
Aerial footage from NewsChopper 4 showed protesters standing in the street, holding a large sign that said "Army Corps of Engineers Break Up With DAPL."
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Westbrook will probably only play during the first quarter of Friday's game against the Pelicans, Royce Young of ESPN.com reports.
While Westbrook practiced in full Thursday, the team is understandably exercising caution with their franchise player. Once he exits the game, Raymond Felton, Semaj Christon and Isaiah Canaan will likely hold down the fort at point guard.
The FOMC is scheduled on Wednesday and is the main event of the week. Canadian CPI and retail sales are scheduled on Friday, also likely a market mover event. The USD/CAD is trading at around 1.3082 and closed the day down around 0.07% in a bearish day for …
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Union County animal control has a new model and he is currently competing to be featured nationally.
Jerry, a 5-month-old orange tabby cat at the Union County animal control facility near Anna, is traveling to St. Louis this week for an audition and photo shoot.
If the audition is successful, Jerry will represent a well-known company and may possibly be featured in a commercial.
Judges voted and narrowed the search down to 300 cats. Then, the number of cats was narrowed down to the top 10 – and Jerry was one of the finalists. Jerry is the only cat in the top 10 that is a rescue cat.
A scout saw his photo on Union County animal control’s Facebook page, “***Rescue Me*** Dogs and Cats of Union County Il. Animal Control.”
Before his trip to St. Louis, animal control employees and volunteers trained Jerry by teaching him to walk on a leash, along with other skills a future star may need.
WAYCOBAH: The Street Crime Enforcement Unit of Inverness District RCMP searched a home on Waycobah on February 8, resulting in the seizure of quantities of marijuana products, pills, and cash.
A man was arrested at the scene and was held in custody until February 13, when he was released on conditions.
Kenneth John Googoo, 51, of Waycobah, has been charged with two counts of possession of a controlled substance and breach of conditions. He is scheduled to return to Port Hawkesbury Provincial Court on February 27.
The investigation is ongoing.
Pursuant to Regulation 29(1)(a) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company will be held on Monday, May 08, 2017, to consider and take on record the Audited Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter (Q4) and the Financial Year ended on March 31, 2017. For the purpose of the above, and as per the Company's Internal Code for Prevention of Insider Trading, the Trading Window for dealing in the securities of the Company has been closed from April 08, 2017 (Saturday) to May 10, 2017 (Wednesday) (both days inclusive).Source : BSE
SITAPUR: A miscreant has been injured during a police encounter in Uttar Pradesh's Sitapur.
A team led by SHO, Telangana was conducting night patrolling on Saturday when a group of three miscreants came on a motorcycle and started firing at them.
The police retaliated during which one of the miscreants suffered a bullet injury.
The injured criminal has been identified as Rohit Singh, who was on the wanted list of the police for killing a 'gram pradhan'.
He carried a cash reward of Rs 10,000 on his head.
The police is raiding the area to nab the other two criminals, who managed to flee from the spot.
FILE - In this Tuesday, June 13, 2017, file photo, Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Sen. Richard Burr, R-N.C., right, confers with committee Vice Chairman Mark Warner, D-Va., during a hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington. With the 2018 primary season already underway, Burr and Warner are launching an effort to protect U.S. elections from a repeat episode of foreign interference. The two will preview some of the committee’s recommendations for improving the nation’s election infrastructure at a news conference Tuesday, March 20, 2018. J. Scott Applewhite, File AP Photo
Police arrest two with 24 kilograms of Kerala cannabis
Police acting on information received had arrested two suspects transporting 24 kg of Kerala Ganja (Kerala Cannabis) in Mannar.
Officers of Police Narcotic Bureau division of Mannar arrested the two suspects at the Maduthuduwawa junction in Mannar when they were transporting 24 kilograms and 180 grams of cannabis on a motorcycle.
The cannabis stock is valued at over Rs. 2.9 million.
The two suspects aged 27 and 24 are residents of Thirutheppu, Pesalai area. They will be produced before the Mannar Magistrate Court today.
The Police Narcotic Bureau unit of Mannar is conducting further investigations.
The Christian Legal Centre says the helicopter is outside the children's hospital, reports Mirror Online.
It comes as the family of Alfie await a decision at today's emergency hearing.
Alfie, who is just 23-months old, was reportedly taken off life support at around 10.20pm on Monday.
But dad Thomas Evans says his son survived through the night and is still breathing.
Mr Justice Hayden will oversee the hearing today which began at around 3.30pm in the Family Division of the High Court in Manchester.
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — The Maine Ethics Commission has voted to fine a Democratic candidate for governor due to her failure to file timely and complete campaign finance reports.
Ethics commission staff had found earlier this month that former state representative Diane Russell didn’t provide enough detail on campaign expenditures she listed only as “travel,” ”meals” or other expenses. The Portland Press Herald reports the commission staff had not recommended a fine against Russell because the law does not prescribe penalties for such violations.
The commission voted Wednesday to hand down a $300 fine.
Russell is one of seven Democrats seeking the party’s nomination for governor on June 12. She previously took responsibility for any discrepancies in her campaign finance forms.
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April 17 --In the small town of Wagener , which recent census numbers say is home to a little more than 800 residents, the mayor describes its water system as being in dire condition. Mayor Mike Miller said the water system, in one year, experienced three breaks on one line that has cost thousands to repair.
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World Cup fever reached the pitch in Cornwall as school pupils staged their own England v Colombia match.
It was the climax of an event involving seven primary schools, whose pupils donned colours of their chosen country for their tournament.
The event in St Agnes was held in partnership with local football clubs Plymouth Argyle and St Agnes, who helped coach the children.
But, who won the England v Colombia clash?
WASHINGTON — Congressional Democrats are starting to send thousands of dollars in contributions to charity, hoping to distance themselves from disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein.
The nonpartisan Center for Responsive Politics says Weinstein and his family have given candidates and political groups more than $1.4 million since the 1992 election. Nearly all has gone to Democrats and their allies.
Several Democrats have announced plans to donate money to charities, including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and two possible presidential candidates, Sens. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and Kirsten Gillibrand of New York.
Republican Party Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel says “returning this dirty money should be a no-brainer.”
The New York Times reported Thursday that the 65-year-old film executive has reached legal settlements with at least eight women over alleged sexual harassment.
TFD Pvt. Sterling Rahe says there not yet an indication on what may have caused the fire.
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By Ryan Kushner Staff writer Isle of Wight County schools Superintendent Dr. Jim Thornton asked for a $18,000 raise, and after a month of negotiation, the Isle of Wight County School Board voted 3-1 to give it to him - but spread out over four years.
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A Dublin apartment block housing more than 50 asylum seekers is to close within weeks.
Residents of the direct provision centre at Watergate House on Ushers Quay have been told the lease expires in June and it won't be renewed.
CEO of the Irish Refugee Council, Nick Henderson, says the race is on to find new accommodation as quickly as possible.
He explained: "Currently it's accommodating around 52 people, many of whom have been there for several years.
"[They're] often very vulnerable people. They may have children going to school or college, and have strong connections with the local community."
BEIRUT (AP) — Donor nations are raising money for Syria's neighbors to aid in hosting refugees of the country's civil war.
But a leading international rights group and the U.N.'s refugee agency say Lebanese authorities are evicting refugees from towns and camps in the country on questionable legal grounds.
Three years ago, Ahmad Mohsin was forced to relocate his campsite in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley after soldiers raided the community of Syrian refugees where he lived and smashed their belongings.
The message was clear, he says — they were not wanted.
Though Syrian President Bashar Assad appears to have largely suppressed the revolt against him in many parts of neighboring Syria, the U.N. and rights groups say the country is still not safe for refugee return.
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Earlier this week The Sun claimed a female celebrity - who can’t be named for legal reasons - has had two of her children taken away and placed into foster care.
Katie Price has spoken out to shut down speculation that she’s the celebrity mum whose children have been taken into care.
Speculation as to who the mother is has been widespread, which has prompted the 40-year-old star to speak out in a live Instagram video.
Katie, who is mum to Harvey, 16, Junior, 13, Princess, 11, Jett, 4 and Bunny, 3, said: “I’d like to clarify I’m not the person in the papers today whose kids have been banned or taken away from them.
“I’ve not been banned from seeing my kids either.”
Katie split from her third husband Kieran Hayler, who is the father of Jett and Bunny, earlier this year. The couple had been together for five years.
VIENNA (Reuters) - Iran will remain in its 2015 nuclear deal only if its benefits are guaranteed by other signatories after the United States withdrew from the accord, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani told a news conference on Wednesday.
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani attends a news conference in Vienna, Austria, July 4, 2018. REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger
Rouhani said the U.S. withdrawal from the nuclear deal was “illegal”. “Not the United States, not any other country would benefit from this decision to withdraw from the accord,” Rouhani said in the news conference, which was broadcast live on Iranian state television.
YEREVAN, OCTOBER 6, ARMENPRESS. President Serzh Sargsyan held a meeting October 6 with Russian minister of industry and trade Denis Manturov, who arrived in Armenia to participate in the 6th Armenian-Russian inter-regional forum and the 2nd Eurasian Partnership forum, the president’s office said.
During the meeting the president attached importance to the forums aimed at expanding and developing the Armenian-Russian cooperation, which, according to the president, have become a platform for direct interaction and comprehensive dialogue between the local authorities, business and expert communities of the two countries’ regions.
Both sides attached importance to regularly holding similar events, which in their words enable to discuss agenda issues, discover the further potential for development of cooperation and make steps to fully use them.
The President expressed hope that the Russian minister’s visit will boost partnership between Russian and Armenian industries, implementation of joint initiatives.
Online transactions and secondhand cars are leading the growth in China's auto market, says Catherine Liu of Yixin Group.
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Gunmen were holding at least 20 people hostage in a restaurant in Somalia's capital Mogadishu on Wednesday, police said, after a suicide bomber rammed a car nearby and militants stormed inside in an attack claimed by Islamist al Shabaab militants.
MOGADISHU: Gunmen were holding at least 20 people hostage in a restaurant in Somalia's capital Mogadishu on Wednesday, police said, after a suicide bomber rammed a car nearby and militants stormed inside in an attack claimed by Islamist al Shabaab militants.
"The fighters are still inside the Pizza House (restaurant) and they are holding over 20 people. We do not know how many of those are dead or alive," said Major Ibrahim Hussein, a Mogadishu police officer.
(Reporting by Abdi Sheikh; Editing by Aaron Maasho/Mark Heinrich)
WASHINGTON, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Currency stability around the world is contributing to global growth and investment, David Malpass, the Treasury’s under secretary for international affairs, said on Friday.
“There is an opportunity now as the world grows faster and the financial system is stable to recognize that the stability that has been occurring on exchange rates is a result of good policies, and it contributes to growth and investment around the world,” he told the Center for Strategic and International Studies. (Reporting by Lesley Wroughton and David Lawder Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
Jacksonville police have arrested a man for attempted burglary of a habitation on Monday.
Police say they were dispatched to a burglary in progress on Lakeshore Drive. The caller reported a white male attempting to break into the house through various doors, multiple times. The caller said the man appeared to be in his twenties, and was wearing wet brown shorts and no shirt.
Police officers found a person matching that description in the area. He was later identified as Justin Dafft. They said he had a kitchen knife with a broken tip in his pocket, as well as a flashlight.
Police also report that a shoeprint was found on the back steps of the residence. The print matched the shoes Dafft was wearing, police said. He was arrested for attempted burglary of a habitation and was transported to the Cherokee County Jail. He refused to be interviewed, officials said. The investigation is ongoing.
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WILLIAMS, Ariz. (AP)  Two orphaned bear cubs have been placed in the care of a wildlife rescue park near the Grand Canyon after their mother was euthanized.
The wildlife park Bearizona in Williams said Wednesday the 4-month-old black bears were rescued from a treetop in Arizona's White Mountains. The cubs were so small a climber was able to lower them to safety in a backpack.
The park says the Arizona Game and Fish Department was forced to euthanize the cubs' mother after twice removing her from a residential area in the town of Pinetop-Lakeside.
Bearizona says the animal had been drawn to the neighborhood after a woman there began feeding it daily. A day after the bear was put down, authorities reportedly learned it was the mother of the two cubs.
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Film of a burglar stealing jewellery from a "terrified" dementia patient as she lay in bed has been released by the Metropolitan Police.
The intruder forced his way into the bedroom of the 90-year-old's home in Bromley, south-east London, on 6 March.
When the victim, who has Alzheimer's disease, asked him what he was doing, he replied: "I am looking for jewellery."
The victim's family had installed CCTV in her home due to her dementia.
Detective Constable Dean Roberts said: "This incident has left the victim absolutely terrified and her family devastated."
The burglar is described as in his mid to late 30s or early 40s. He fled with the jewellery stuffed in a white paper bag at about 18:30 GMT.
Amir Khan has announced the birth of his second daughter with wife Faryal Makhdoom.
The Olympian shared a photograph of himself and baby Alayna, who is dressed in an extravagant leopard print and red floral outfit, on Instagram.
Welcome to the world. With my and @faryalmakhdoom new born, Weighing 8lbs 3oz ALAYNA KHAN. 👶 A post shared by Amir Khan (@amirkingkhan) on Apr 24, 2018 at 7:47am PDT
He wrote: “Welcome to the world. With my and @faryalmakhdoom new born, Weighing 8lbs 3oz ALAYNA KHAN,” adding a baby emoji at the end.
The pair welcomed their first child, Lamaisah, in 2014.
Out shopping with the girls. Lamaisah decides to buy lipstick 💄and put it on without me knowing. She’s is in big trouble 😡 A post shared by Amir Khan (@amirkingkhan) on Feb 19, 2018 at 10:03pm PST
His wife, who he married in 2013, was four months pregnant when Khan entered the I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here jungle.
He finished seventh on the reality series, which was won by Georgia “Toff” Toffolo.
Former Vermont Governor Howard Dean tells Greta Van Susteren the Flynn scandal is only “the tip of the iceberg” and Donald Trump’s enemies will be leaking information as long as he is president.
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JACOBABAD - Two siblings drowned at Umeed Ali Junejo village while taking a bath in a pond on Tuesday.
Husnain, 08, and Saima, 06, son of Sajad Hussain drowned when they were taking a bath in a pond outside their village.
Local divers fished out the bodies and handed over to the family.
Second-place Manchester United takes on 17th-place Huddersfield Town on Saturday in Premier League action. Here's how you can watch the match and our prediction:
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Alexis Sanchez gets his first goal for United, and Jose Mourinho's team takes three points. Man. United 3, Huddersfield 0.
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A woman got a little too frisky with a Bronx police officer when she grabbed his crotch — while cuffed from behind — at a station house, police sources said Monday.
Adriane Dejesus, 40, allegedly pulled the behind-the-back fondle Sunday while under arrest on gun charges at the 48th precinct in Fordham Heights, according to police.
The cop was near a desk at the station-house when she allegedly went straight for his junk.
“She grabbed him in the groin,” one police source said.
Dejesus, of Fordham Heights, was charged with felony assault, obstruction of governmental administration and harassment.
Details about her gun-related bust were sealed and not immediately clear Monday.
San Antonio Spurs Coach Gregg Popovich, who said after the presidential election that “my big fear is that we are Rome,” continued with his sharp criticism of President Trump, saying Monday, “Some days, I feel like we’ve been invaded by another power and taken over [by people] who don’t feel the same. It’s a strange land.”
Popovich, a product of the Air Force Academy and the coach of the U.S. men’s national basketball team, had been highly critical of Trump after the inauguration as thousands of protesters marched in cities across the country, and on Monday he called Trump’s “willingness to do whatever’s necessary to get elected” something that is “unacceptable and really disgusting.”
During tonight’s Seneca City Council meeting, City Administrator Greg Dietterick presents bids for the roof at the recently acquired N. Walnut Street building—formerly Hometown Food Store. The mayor and council are reserving executive session time tonight for one personnel matter and three pieces of legal and contract matters. The February meeting of the city council takes place at 6 at City Hall.
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Hechavarria is out of the lineup Monday against the Red Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Rays manager Kevin Cash was eager to give utility man Daniel Robertson a start after he spent the last five games on the bench, so Hechavarria will bow out of the lineup to accommodate him. It will be Hechavarria's first time on the bench since Aug. 4, ending a stretch of eight games in which he recorded just three hits in 27 at-bats. Hechavarria is batting a mediocre .214/.230/.260 since joining the Rays in late June, but his solid defense in the middle infield will continue to lock him into an everyday role.
– Former WWE Diva Kaitlyn was backstage at Sunday night’s WWE live event in Miami, Florida. She posted the following on Instagram on reuniting with friends and former co-workers Natalya, Naomi, and Tamina.
Such a nice surprise running into @celestebonin tonight in Miami!!! We all loved seeing you, Celeste! 🖤😽 A post shared by natbynature (@natbynature) on Aug 13, 2017 at 2:58pm PDT
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A hotel could be added on to the back of a country pub under plans submitted to the Royal Borough.
Permission is being sought by the Epic Pub Company to build an extra 12 rooms at the rear of the Golden Ball Pub, in Golden Ball Lane, Maidenhead.
The bar and restaurant already has two rooms for guests.
According to a design and access statement attached to the plans, the new building will be of ‘relatively low impact’ and take advantage of underused parking facilities, with 31 spaces on offer considered sufficient for expected users.
A decision is expected by April. The reference number for the plans is REF:17/00379
The number of Māori students at Otago University is expected to hit the 2000 mark for the first time in its history.
Māori enrolments are increasing year by year and have been doing so for the past decade.
So what is drawing Māori students to the deep south for their education?
Kawekōrero spoke with 3rd-year student Lyric Te Marino Bird and first-year student Rico Mita-Wātene.
Photo credit: The Moko Foundation's Dr Lance O'Sullivan with several rangatahi Māori at the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues in New York.
Nearly 300 youth attended last month's Aotearoa Youth Declaration. Now, they're taken their knowledge back to their communities.
High school student participants discussed the biggest challenges they face in society and recommended solutions for organisations and business to address them.
Event coordinator Victoria Rhodes-Carlin says, “Young people are not disengaged, apathetic or lazy. They are passionate, informed and driven to make a difference for the future of our country.
"However, these young people are not adequately engaged in decision-making processes in Aotearoa. We ran the Aotearoa Youth Declaration to equip students with tools to make themselves heard.”
Learn more and read the Aotearoa Youth Declaration here.
Thiel, who owns real estate in New Zealand , secured an exception from the country's residency requirement by emphasizing his business and philanthropic clout, his investments in two Kiwi companies , and his donation of nearly $1 million to a local earthquake relief fund. "We do not sell our citizenship; it is earned," New Zealand's Ministry of Internal Affairs claimed after the news broke.
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A Montreal man charged with DWI and several other counts will be arraigned later this month. Ryan Paul Duncan faces charges stemming from a traffic stop by the Highway Patrol last September. The five counts against him are DWI, possession of marijuana or a synthetic cannabinoid, possession of paraphernalia, failure to drive on the right side of the road, and a seat belt violation for a front seat passenger. His arraignment is scheduled for February 27th.
Columbia (WSPA) — A South Carolina lawmaker is now looking into stiffening the punishment for trains that block the roads for long periods of time.
South Carolina currently has an ordinance that bans trains from doing this for longer than five minutes. The current penalty for violating this is only $5-$20.
This is all according to The State newspaper.
A State Representative for Columbia says he’s planning on filing a bill that ups those penalties. The fine would be raised to $5,000 for each lane of traffic that is blocked for longer than five minutes. This would be on state roads.
That fine would also increase to $10,000 per each lane of traffic if it happens during the busy hours of 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
March 31 United Game Tech Plc:
* Successful listing on the Berlin stock exchange
* First share price was set at 2.50 euros ($2.67), which corresponds to a market capitalization of 63,966,500 million euros. Free float currently is approximately 9.7 pct
* Prelim 2016 turnover of approximately 88 million euros and an EBIT of approximately 1 million euros Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9364 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) – San Francisco 49ers confirm that head coach Chip Kelly has been fired, along with GM Trent Baalke.
The 49ers finished their 2016 season with a 2-14 record.
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Painting a sketch I did of Iain in my Stillman and Birn Beta.
Just a pencil sketch this time done quickly while he was painting.
Colors used : DS serpentine green, raw sienna, cad red light, manganese blue, burnt sienna, burnt umber, ultramarine blue and bright orange.some of Iains paintings and a sketch.
I was surprised that they were all on 140 # paper. Hmm.
Not fond of 140# myself because of the puddles formed by it waffling up when you paint on it. Also it rarely dries flat so you have to iron it.
However I LOVE the first painting. Had to strongly resist the impulse to buy it.
See ya tomorrow. Got to run some washes. Margaret xoxoxo who also needs to walk the dog.
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LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) Pleasure Ridge Park baseball finds itself in a familiar position this weekend. Taking the field at Applebee's Park in Lexington in the Final Four. Head coach, Bill Miller has won five state titles in his 35 plus years at the school. He says his team won't flinch if the going gets tough. "They compete. They think they're going to win, and they're hard nosed. They're tough South End kids," said Miller.
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The city has once again extended hours at several public pools amid a wave of sweltering weather that has kept the GTA sweating for nearly a week.
The temperature in Toronto sat at 33 C Wednesday evening, but it was feeling more like 39 with the humidex.
People are not expected to see too much relief overnight, with a low of 22 C expected tonight.
Thursday is expected to cap the final day of a heat wave that has stuck around since the long weekend, with several days of sustained daytime highs in the 30s.
The extended pool hours are meant to offer city residents one more way to stay cool amid the sweltering heat.
The following locations will be open, weather permitting, until 11:45 p.m. tonight:
The FCA is warning investors about a scam firm pretending to be platform Alliance Trust Savings.
The clone firm has been operating under the name Alliance Trust and is using the same address as the authorised firm.
According to the FCA, it has been using a false website and email.
The FCA warns that scammers are using the details of firms it authorises to try to convince people that they work for a genuine, authorised firm.
The FCA says: “Almost all firms and individuals carrying out financial services activities in the UK have to be authorised or registered by us. This firm is not authorised or registered by us but has been targeting people in the UK, claiming to be an authorised firm.
“This is what we call a clone firm; and fraudsters usually use this tactic when contacting people out of the blue, so you should be especially wary if you have been cold called. They may use the name of the genuine firm, the ‘firm reference number’ we have given the authorised firm or other details.”
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Which sectors are most at risk from the turn towards protectionism in the US? In a chart (Posting again, with the correct link) https://t.co/KTpTQ5ym7Z
A pedestrian was hit and killed Monday night at an East Los Angeles crossing by a Metrolink train heading to San Bernardino.
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
Metrolink’s Line 334 stopped west of Cal State L.A. about 9:15 p.m. after it struck a person on the tracks near the Whiteside Street and North Bonnie Beach Place crossing, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
Metrolink said on its Twitter account that trains on two additional San Bernardino lines were delayed because of the incident.
No other information on the victim was immediately available. No one on the train was injured.
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AURORA, Colo. (AP) — Police in the Denver suburb of Aurora are searching for a 6-year-old boy who is believed to have wandered away from his home on New Year’s Eve.
The FBI and other law enforcement agencies were helping search for David Puckett on Monday by going door-to-door within 2.5 miles of his home. Bloodhounds are also searching for him.
Police say foul play isn’t suspected, but they’ve asked for help to find David as quickly as possible partly because of coming cold weather.
His mother says he was only wearing a light jacket. On Sunday night, she issued a tearful appeal for people to help find him.
Previous searches aided by a bloodhound and a helicopter didn’t turn up any clues.
Police say David has wandered off before.
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UPDATE: Officials say Cedric Davis has been located.
ORIGINAL: The West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's assistance finding a missing man.
Cedric Davis, 46, was last seen leaving his house in Brusly on Friday, June 9. He was wearing a yellow t-shirt and blue jeans.
Officials say Davis suffers from a mental condition that requires medical treatment.
Anyone with information on Davis' whereabouts should call WBRSO at 225-343-9234 or call Crime Stoppers at 225-344-7867.
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AFC Blackpool players and fans are raising money for Prostate Cancer UK.
The club’s home game against Abbey Hulton United tomorrow will be free entry, as part of Non-League Day.
The match will start at the AFC Blackpool ground on Jepson Way, South Shore, at 3pm.
AFC Blackpool player Billy McKenna is encouraging local residents to support the team.
He said: “With Saturday being Non-League day and AFC Blackpool giving free entry, the lads and I are really hoping to get a big crowd down at the Mechanics Ground.
“The club is definitely on the up with a good squad of local lads and a good management team.
“There will be donation buckets at the ground as we’re looking to raise money for Prostate Cancer UK as this is the Non-League Day’s official charity.”
Non-League Day is a day set aside in football where supporters of Premier League and Football League clubs are encouraged to experience football at non-league level.
Late filers still have time to get their federal tax returns in thanks to a holiday today in Washington, D.C.
Experts offered the following tips to those who will file before the Tuesday midnight deadline.
 Tuesday at midnight is the filing deadline, either electronically, in person at a tax adviser or by mail;
 Professional expenses may qualify for deductions;
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Nigerians didn't let Big Brother Naija winner, Efe Ejeba off lightly after his performance at the AY Live Show that held on Easter Sunday. According to reactions on social media, Efe who became N25million richer a week ago should forget about rap and look for something better.
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After Alexandre Lacazette had given Arsenal an early lead, they were pegged back almost immediately by the Foxes.
Cech was caught out when a ball crossed to the far post was headed back into the six yard box by Harry Maguire and Shinji Okazaki finished from close range.
The 35-year-old also looked far from convincing in dealing with Leicester's other two goals in the 4-3 win.
And Cascarino believes Cech is now playing on his reputation and doesn't think David Ospina is good enough to replace him.
Bandai Namco Projekt #1514 Teaser Trailer Released - News
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Bandai Namco has released the teaser trailer for Projekt #1514.
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"Military battlefield, bullets, shots and dark atmospheres aree key elements of this trailer. Which world is this? What are they fighting for?"
More information on the game is coming.
A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel dedicated to gaming Let's Plays and tutorials. You can contact the author at wdangelo@vgchartz.com or on Twitter @TrunksWD.
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NASA's lunar module was used for six human landing missions on the moon in the 1960s and 1970s, including 1969's Apollo 12 (pictured). IT used propulsion to get astronauts down to the surface. A propulsion-only landing would reduce the amount of debris for a Martian mission, but requires a lot of propellant or a more efficient engine than what currently exists. |
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – The world’s top pinball players will travel to Buffalo this weekend for the Buffalo Pinball Summer Open ’17.
More than 100 local, national, and international players will compete in the event from Aug. 18 to Aug. 20 at Pocketeer Billiards and Bar, 2444 Clinton St.
Players will compete for cash prizes, trophies, points toward the annual PAPA Circuit standings and Wold Pinball Player Ranking Points.
The event will consist of three tournaments- a single, main tournament, finals, and two classics tournaments.
For more information, visit http://www.buffalopinball.com/papacircuit.
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Friday met briefly with the Group Managing Director (GMD) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Dr. Maikanti Baru, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
Baru did not speak with journalists after the meeting.
From the Vice President’s office, he went to the State House mosque for his Juma’at prayers.
President Muhammadu Buhari also observed the prayer at the mosque.
At age 55 and after 150 buildings, 'French spiderman' keeps climbing. Rough cut (no reporter narration)
Alain Roberts, known as "the French Spiderman", climbs 187-metre high building in Paris
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Authorities say crews looking for a man missing in Maryland flash flooding have found the body of an adult male
In celebration of The Women's Center's notable 40th Anniversary, we invite you to attend A Noteworthy Evening. Join our event co-chairs Alison Holub and Nancy Lindenberg for a memorable evening. Guests will enjoy small plate stations, tempting desserts, an exciting live auction, and an interactive, request-driven dueling pianos show.
" The Latest on the indictment of former South Korean President Park Geun-hye : In addition to former President Park Geun-hye, South Korean prosecutors have also indicted Shin Dong-bin, the chairman of Lotte Group, South Korea's fifth-largest business conglomerate. Shin was indicted Monday on a charge of offering a bribe of 7 billion won to Park and her confidante in exchange for a lucrative government license to open a new duty free shop.
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 Delores Ann Pedroza Johnson, 56, died May 24, 2018, in Yakima, Wash. She was born Dec. 18, 1961, in Fresno, Calif.
Dressing and visitation was Sunday, May 27, 2018, at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Wapato, Wash.
The funeral services was Monday, May 28, 2018, at Valley Hills Funeral Home, with burial in Union Gap Cemetery in Union Gap, Wash.
Condolences may be sent to www.valleyhillsfh.com.
Jurgen Klopp will recall all his big names for the Champions League semi-final first leg at home to Roma.
The Liverpool boss made five changes against West Brom at the weekend but the likes of Dejan Lovren, Andrew Robertson, Roberto Firmino and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain are all set to come in.
Trent Alexander-Arnold - rested at The Hawthorns - is also expected to start against the Italians.
Nathaniel Clyne is back in training after a muscle injury but is likely to be on the bench.
Roma also rested some key players for their Serie A clash with SPAL with Aleksandar Kolarov, Alessandro Florenzi, Daniele de Rossi and Edin Dzeko sitting out.
They are all set to return for the first leg at Anfield.
Liverpool: Karius; Alexander-Arnold, Van Dijk, Lovren, Robertson; Milner, Henderson, Oxlade-Chamberlain; Salah, Firmino, Mane
Roma: Alisson; Fazio, Manolas, Jesus; Florenzi, De Rossi, Strootman, Kolarov; Under, Nainggolan, Dzeko.
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April 5 Federated National Holding Co
* Federated National Holding Co says beginning April 17, 2017, Ronald A. Jordan will assume position of chief financial officer of company
* Federated National Holding - Erick A. Fernandez, interim CFO since June 2016, will be assuming title of chief accounting officer beginning April 17, 2017 Source text for Eikon: (bit.ly/2p0NBNb) Further company coverage:
WASHINGTON — Nationals right-hander Erick Fedde left in the second inning of his start against the Boston Red Sox after throwing just 25 pitches.
Training staff and manager Dave Martinez went to check on Fedde after he allowed a single to Rafael Devers to lead off the second on Wednesday. After a long conversation, Fedde walked off the field and was replaced by lefty Matt Grace.
The 25-year-old was coming off his first major league victory last weekend in Philadelphia.
Fedde entered the game 1-3 with a 6.00 ERA in five starts this season. His 2017 season ended in early September with a right forearm flexor strain.
Washington’s 2014 first-round pick had Tommy John surgery after being drafted. He’s 1-4 with a 7.23 ERA in eight starts during his career with the Nationals.
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Two 24-year-old women and two 26-year-old men are expected to appear in court in Longueuil Wednesday after being arrested during a series of raids by local police linked to a probe of possible overdose deaths in the South Shore municipality.
The four will face drug trafficking and conspiracy charges, and a fifth suspect, a 44-year-old male, is still being sought by police.
Police say the raids and arrests stem from their probe into the deaths of seven people — possibly due to drug overdoses — that have occurred in their territory since May 12. They are awaiting the results of toxicology tests to determine the precise cause of death.
Meanwhile, raids Tuesday night in Montreal netted police 570 tablets of synthetic drugs, plus heroin, crystal meth, hashish, hallucinogenic mushrooms, three replica firearms as well as 800 rounds of ammunition.
Anyone with any information on this or other drug investigations is urged to call police at 450-646-8500.
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (AP) - An appeals court in El Salvador has upheld a 30-year homicide sentence for a woman who insists she suffered a miscarriage, and did not carry out an abortion.
The ruling has sparked condemnation from women's rights activists like Sara Garcia, who said "once again this judicial system is creating unequal conditions for women."
Evelyn Beatriz Hernandez Cruz was convicted in July of aggravated homicide.
Hernandez says she had been raped and didn't realize she was pregnant. She said she felt pains and passed out during what may have been a miscarriage.
She was charged with homicide for killing the fetus. Abortion is illegal in all situations in El Salvador.
The Associated Press normally doesn't name victims of alleged sexual assault, but Hernandez has spoken publicly about her case.
× Arby’s/Fox 2 Prep Zone – Friday, October 6, 2017
This is the Arby’s/Fox 2 Prep Zone show for Friday, October 6, 2017.
Segment One features highlights of these high school football games.
Parkway West at Parkway Central
Valle Catholic at Herculaneum
Lindbergh at Eureka
Fox at Lafayette
Mehlville at Northwest-Cedar Hill
Segment Two features highlights of these high school football games.
Breese Central at Columbia
Mt. Vernon at Cahokia
Fox 2 Sports reporter Zac Choate and Jim Powers of the High School Sports Caravan also previewed next Friday’s huge showdown game between Vianney and CBC.
Award-winning journalist John Hockenberry and his popular radio show The Takeaway are coming to Buffalo on April 25. The program will record a segment before a live audience at WNED|WBFO. A segment will be aired on The Takeaway on April 26.
WBFO's Brian Meyer recently talked with Hockenberry about his distinguished career and his upcoming visit to Western New York:
RAW News For Tonight – Nia Jax, Braun Strowman, Elias Samson, More
Tonight’s WWE RAW will take place from the Schottenstein Center in Columbus, Ohio with the fallout from last week’s “Superstar Shakeup” episode.
No word yet on matches for tonight but WWE Universal Champion Brock Lesnar is not advertised.
WWE is focusing on the following points for tonight’s show:
* Is Braun Strowman unstoppable?
* Has Elias Samson “drifted” to Raw?
* Is Nia Jax in line for a Raw Women’s Title opportunity?
* Which Raw newcomers will “shake up” Team Red the most?
* Will Seth Rollins and Samoa Joe settle their unfinished business?
Zlatan Ibrahimovic scores Manchester United's second goal. Photo: Reuters
Manchester United clinched a sixth consecutive Premier League win for the first time since April 2015 as Juan Mata and Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored second-half goals in a controversial 2-0 victory at 10-man West Ham United today.
The game was overshadowed by referee Mike Dean's harsh decision to send off home midfielder Sofiane Feghouli in the 15th minute for a challenge on Phil Jones, while Ibrahimovic's goal, coming after Mata's 63rd-minute opener, looked offside.
Mata sneaked into the box to knock fellow substitute Marcus Rashford's cut-back into the net after a marvellous piece of skill from the England forward, while Ibrahimovic volleyed in a blocked attempt from Ander Herrera with 12 minutes remaining.
Despite their numerical disadvantage the home side had three chances to take the lead but were denied by Spain goalkeeper David de Gea, who helped sixth-placed United move provisionally within a point of Arsenal in fourth spot.
National Security Adviser Ajit Doval, Union Home Secretary Rajiv Gauba and senior MHA officials are accompanying him
Rajnath Singh
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh arrived here on Wednesday on a two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir during which he will discuss the security situation in the state with top officials.
National Security Adviser Ajit Doval, Union Home Secretary Rajiv Gauba and senior MHA officials are accompanying him.
Rajnath Singh earlier tweeted: "Heading to Srinagar on a two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir. During this visit, the security situation of the state will be reviewed. Will also perform 'darshan' at the holy cave of Shri Amarnathji."
This is Home Minister's first visit to the state after Governor's rule was imposed. Rajnath Singh will meet Governor N.N. Vohra as well as various delegations.
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YOU CAN’T ENFORCE THE LAW HERE, GENTLEMEN — THIS IS A COURTROOM! Arresting Illegal Immigrants in Courthouses Violates Their Rights, Say Activists.
When it came down to the crunch, the defence of Europe was always likely to become part of the Brexit negotiations.
The EU is involved in almost all aspects of our national life. In recent years it has taken an even larger role in areas once thought to be exclusively the role of the nation state – or of NATO.
Only last autumn, the EU agreed on a raft of measures as part of its much-vaunted ‘defence union’, including Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO), the Co-ordinated Annual Review on Defence (CARD) and the £4.5bn yearly defence fund.
While this is not yet a ‘Euro army’, it will almost certainly have implications for the defence of the continent.
The UK has offered the EU a “deep and special”...
A JL Mann graduate is now defending the United States as a U.S. Air Force Airman.
According to a news release from the USAF, Airman Kyle J. Clark has graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.
Clark completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.
He has also earned four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.
Clark is the son of Richard H. Clark of Simpsonville, S.C., and brother of Rebecca F. Samples and Richard D. Clark` of Piedmont, S.C.
He graduated from high school earlier this year.
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A St. Charles couple is being indicted for allegedly distributing heroin that led to the death of a man in February 2016.
Anthony “Bird” Marion, 34, and Lauren “Nikki” Martinez, 29, both appeared last week before United States Magistrate Judge John M. Bodenhausen for their initial appearances.
If convicted, the couple could spend 20 years to life in prison or be issued fines of $1 million.
This case is being investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration.
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MADISON (WKOW) - Storms swept through southern Wisconsin Wednesday afternoon prompting multiple severe thunderstorm warnings by the National Weather Service. High winds and hail were the main threats.
A 75 mph wind gust was reported in Reedsburg while in near by La Valle, they received ping pong ball sized hail!
Thanks to our viewers for submitting these storm shots. If you have your own damage or cloud pics you'd like us to see, send them to connect@wkow.com.
BIRMINGHAM, England — India won the toss and chose to bowl first against Bangladesh in the Champions Trophy semifinal match at Edgbaston on Thursday.
Both teams selected unchanged teams.
The winner will play Pakistan in the final at The Oval on Sunday.
India is the defending champion, while Bangladesh is playing in its first semifinal at an ICC competition.
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Lineups:
India: Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli (captain), Yuvraj Singh, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Hardik Pandya, Kedar Jadhav, Ravindra Jadeja, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Ravichandran Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah.
A mother described the horror of returning from a school pickup with her three children to find that a stranger had ransacked the family home in Tottenville on Oct. 2.
"When I saw our bedroom turned upside down, I felt that violation that someone was in our house that didn't belong there, that they touched our things," said the mother, who declined to have her name published in the Advance due to security concerns.
"They must have been watching us," she speculated about the burglar and possible accomplices.
The first clue that a crime occurred at their home on Monday afternoon in the vicinity of Craig Avenue and Shore Road was when the mother noticed that the front door was broken and open after they arrived home from grade-school dismissal.
The WNBA and MGM Resorts International host a press conference at the House of Blues at Mandalay Bay to reveal the Las Vegas team name and other developments about the team’s future.
In this Aug. 29, 2015, file photo, New York Liberty coach Bill Laimbeer watches during the team's WNBA basketball game against the Connecticut Sun in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill, File)
The WNBA and MGM Resorts International host a press conference at the House of Blues at Mandalay Bay to reveal the Las Vegas team name and other developments about the team’s future.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
BERLIN (AP) — Scientists say they’re several steps closer to perfecting a method for saving the northern white rhino from extinction.
Writing in the journal Nature Communications, researchers said Wednesday they’ve succeeded in creating embryos using frozen northern white rhino sperm and eggs from a southern white rhino.
It’s the first time such hybrid embryos have been created, and the scientists from Europe and the United States hope it will provide a pathway to saving the northern white rhino sub-species, of which only two females remain.
They plan to harvest the females’ egg cells soon and produce “pure” northern white rhinos to be borne by a southern white surrogate in three years. They’re also working on a second method that would see sperm and eggs produced from preserved cells of northern white rhinos.
MORGAN COUNTY, Mo. - A man is recovering from serious injuries after he almost drowned at the Lake of the Ozarks Monday afternoon, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol boating incident report.
The report said Charles Dowell, 61, of Versailles, tripped on a seat and fell over the starboard side, or left side, of the boat near the 9 mile marker of the Gravois Arm around 3:45 p.m.
The report said the driver of the boat, also named Charles Dowell, 41, of Versailles, pulled the passenger out of the water.
The passenger was wearing a safety device, according to the report. He was taken to Capital Region Medical Center with serious injuries.
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When the 2018 Las Vegas Summer League convenes on July 6, much of the NBA world will be involved. For the first time, the event in Sin City will host all 30 of the league’s teams and, after a record-breaking year in 2017, there is a ton of anticipation for the festivities, especially when considering this year’s rookie class is loaded with talent.
With that in mind, the good folks with the Sacramento Kings elected to start a four-team gathering of their own in 2018 and, in short, it looks to be a smashing success. ESPN’s Chris Haynes brings word that the first two days of basketball sold out at the Golden 1 Center, which houses the Kings on a full-time basis.
There’s a nation wide shortage of nurses right now and that is only expected to get worse. By 2020, Nebraska is expected to be short by 4,000 nurses. 73 of the state’s 93 counties are lower than the national average of registered nurses to patients.
9 counties have one registered nurse, 4 have none. About half of the Nebraska nurses are expected to retire in the next ten years.
Children’s Minister Katherine Zappone says she’s heartbroken at the death of her wife.
Dr Ann Louise Gilligan passed away after a short illness.
The couple had been together since 1981 and married in British Columbia in 2003.
In 2006 they launched a landmark case to have their marriage officially recognised under Irish law – which many say was the official beginning of the campaign for marriage equality in Ireland.
Speaking on the day the referendum was passed in 2015, Dr Gilligan said it was a historic moment.
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — An inter-faith group of residents living in Bahrain who are visiting Israel has issued a statement saying it doesn't represent the government in Manama or any of the kingdom's authorities.
Their visit has stirred uproar on social media over the timing of their trip following the Trump administration's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital last week.
The group said in a statement carried by the state-run Bahrain News Agency on Sunday that it "does not represent any official entity" from Bahrain.
The group, which also has Americans and British nationals, includes Buddhists, Christians, Hindus, Jews and Muslims.
The group's members have said they are traveling on their own initiative.
Many Bahrainis and others on Twitter criticized the visit in the wake of President Donald Trump's move on Jerusalem.
The Pacers had a defensive lapse in the first quarter of Monday night’s playoff matchup against the Cavaliers, and team president Larry Bird was not happy about it.
Indiana was caught with too many players under the hoop on one play late in the first quarter, and after a long rebound skirted out to Richard Jefferson, he found a streaking LeBron James for an easy breakaway dunk.
Bird clearly wasn’t a fan of James’ dunk, as he shook his head and uttered a few NSFW words in disgust.
Larry Bird is not amused. pic.twitter.com/drqIk3KouM — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) April 18, 2017
The Pacers now go back to Indiana, faced with a 0-2 deficit.
Jefferson (groin) started Sunday's preseason opener against the Redskins.
Jefferson started 14 games for the Ravens last season, and projects to be the starting strong safety come Week 1. He underwent hernia surgery in the latter portion of June, so the team has been caution in implementing him back into a full workload. The 25-year-old saw nine snaps in the contest.
(CNN) - President Donald Trump's re-election campaign releases its first TV ad.
The 30-second spot, which debuted Sunday, blasts Trump's "enemies" for blocking his agenda. They include democrats, career politicians and the mainstream media.
The ad said: "The president's enemies don't want him to succeed, but Americans are saying 'Let President Trump do his job'.”
The ad was released one-day after the fatal attack on protesters in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Some critics of the president said he should specifically denounce white supremacists for raising tensions in the area. Trump called the events an "egregious display of hatred, bigotry and violence on many sides”.
The White House has since released a statement that says trump's statement included a condemnation of "all extremist groups."
A suspicious "device" believed to be a jerry can with what appears to be a gas bottle attached, has been found near an outer Melbourne police station and courthouse but police have declared the area safe.
The Victoria Police Bomb Response Unit attended the street in Frankston on Tuesday morning, where the station and Magistrates Court is located.
A dirty brown paper bag seen resting up against the wall of the Frankston Law Courts, was believed to contain a red jerry can, attached to what appears to be a blue gas bottle.
Police cordoned off the area and sent in two robotic devices to remove any danger.
The police bomb response unit attended to do safety checks but by 10am the area was declared safe and reopened to the public.
TOKYO, March 28 Japan's Nikkei share average rebounded from a more than six-week low on Tuesday as a rally in the yen paused and investors bought high-yield stocks before they went ex-dividend.
The Nikkei rose 1.1 percent to 19,202.87, after plumbing to its lowest since Feb. 9 in the previous session as U.S. President Donald Trump's setback on his healthcare reform bill raised questions about his ability to push through planned stimulus policies.
The broader Topix gained 1.3 percent to 1,544.83 and the JPX-Nikkei Index 400 advanced 1.4 percent to 13,815.79. (Reporting by Ayai Tomisawa; Editing by Subhranshu Sahu)
KATHMANDU (BERNAMA) - The death toll from the floods and landslides triggered by incessant rainfall reached 91 as of Monday (Aug 14) evening in Nepal, according to the Ministry of Home Affairs, China's Xinhua news agency reported.
At least 38 people are missing and 25 have been injured in the disasters, particularly in Nepal's southern plain, the ministry said in a press statement on Monday.
Nepal has been witnessing incessant rainfalls since last Friday across the country.
The ministry said that a total of 2,847 houses have been completely damaged and 3,727 various other infrastructures have been damaged by the floods and landslides.
The Nepali government said that it has intensified the rescue and relief efforts by mobilising 26,700 human resources, seven helicopters of Nepal Army, six helicopters of the private sector, motor boats and rubber boats.
Meanwhile, the Nepali Home Ministry said that it has adopted a one-door policy to distribute relief materials to the flood victims.
Mumbai, Jan 1: Union Minister of State for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi today said the Centre and Haj Committee of India had started preparations to ensure a smooth and hassle-free Haj pilgrimage this year. Inaugurating a renovated office of Maharashtra State Haj Committee here, Naqvi said it was the responsibility of the government to provide best facilities to Haj pilgrims and his ministry was working on a war footing for this.
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New Delhi: The CBI on Monday charged the former chairman and managing director, R.K. Dubey, and then executive directors of the Canara Bank of cheating and forgery in the alleged loan default of over 68 crore sanctioned in 2013, officials said here.
In its chargesheet filed at special CBI court in Tis Hazari, the CBI has slapped charges of criminal conspiracy, cheating, forgery and provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act on the then CMD R.K. Dubey, then executive directors Ashok Kumar Gupta and V.S. Krishna Kumar, and two directors of the Occasion Silver Pvt Ltd Kapil Gupta and Raj Kumar Gupta, besides the company.
“The CBI had registered a case on January 27, 2016 on the allegations that the company, dealing in wholesale and retail trading of silver jewellery and articles, diamond, gold jewellery, imitation jewellery, gift items, crockery items etc. had cheated Canara Bank to the tune of Rs 68.38 crore,” spokesperson of the investigating agency, Abhishek Dayal told mediapersons here.
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A probation check leads to a meth lab and two arrests.
Gladwin County Sheriff deputies and an officer with the Beaverton Police Department were on a probation check on Jan. 31 when officers found evidence of meth production at a home in Buckeye Township.
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The home was tagged as a meth lab after a further search, and two people have been charged.
Sara Denison-Farrow, 35, of Gladwin, was charged with manufacturing meth, manufacturing meth in the presence of a minor, and a weapons offense.
Jeremy Huguelet, 40, of Gladwin, was charged with possession of meth.
The investigation remains open, and more charges may follow, according to the Gladwin County Sheriff’s Office.
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April 6 Oceaneering International Inc:
* Oceaneering announces Anadarko Constellation umbilical contract
* Oceaneering International Inc - secured a contract from Anadarko Petroleum Corporation
* Oceaneering International Inc - contract to supply umbilical for Anadarko's Constellation subsea tieback in U.S. Gulf of Mexico
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A bear was spotted walking on the roof of a theater Sunday night in Gatlinburg.
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A News4 employee took video of the bear hanging out on top of the Ripley's Moving Theater downtown.
The video shows a crowd forming around the theater watching the bear as it moved around.
News4 has called the theater and police to see how they ended up dealing with the bear.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan supports the release of a rebuttal memo by Democrats on the House Intelligence committee to go along with a controversial Republican one likely to be released soon, his office said on Friday.
“If it is scrubbed to ensure it does not reveal sources and methods of our intelligence gathering, the speaker supports the release of the Democrats’ memo,” Ryan spokeswoman AshLee Strong said.
SELF-DRIVING UBER CAR KILLS ARIZONA PEDESTRIAN: “A woman in Tempe, Ariz., died after being hit by a self-driving car operated by Uber, in what appears to be the first known death of a pedestrian struck by an autonomous vehicle on public roads.”
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Dating show Blind Date is making a comeback to our screens - and Southport singletons are wanted.
A 'guilty pleasure' of many in the 90s, the show captured audiences every Saturday night, with our Cilla fronting the Blind Date for ITV from 1985 to 2003.
It's yet to be announced who will host the show this time around, but we've heard whispers it could be Vicky Pattison or Olly Murs.
Unlike the original, this time it'll be broadcast on Channel5.
The dating game show features three singles of the same sex who are introduced to a live audience. They are then asked questions by a single of the opposite sex, who can see but not hear them, who then chooses with whom to go on a date.
And Southport singletons are wanted for the 2017 series.
Interested? Email Sophie at BlindDate@sotelevision.co.uk
Moss Point is bringing back Keith Davis as Police Chief, Chief Davis joins us to talk about his decision to return to Moss Point, as he leads the charge to stop the violence.
Microsoft has begun offering a lower specced Surface laptop running Windows 10 S and an Intel Core m3 processor. It's priced at $799, compared to the standard model's $999 price, and is only available in the platinum color configuration. Windows Central reports:Some other specs include a 2256 x 1504 resolution display, Intel HD graphics 615, 720p webcam with Windows Hello face-authentication, Omnisonic speakers with Dolby Audio Premium, one full-size USB 3.0 port, Mini DisplayPort, headphone jack and Surface Connect port. The device measures in a 12.13 inches x 8.79 inches x 0.57 inches and weighs 2.76 pounds.
Josh Groban has deleted a tweet he wrote about Mariah Carey‘s failed performance on New Year’s Eve and he sent out an apology for his comment.
The 35-year-old singer tweeted minutes after the performance aired saying, “Any time one of the greatest voices of my generation lip syncs an angel loses its wings.”
Josh‘s tweet received a lot of backlash from Mariah‘s fans and he ended up deleting it.
“Deleted my tweets about a certain performance because it was made in humor but taken way more meanly than intended. Not out to diss artists,” he said.
Other celebs and tons of people on Twitter reacted to the performance on Saturday night and everyone seemed to be in shock over what happened.
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — The Ottawa Senators are hopeful that star defenseman Erik Karlsson will be ready for the start of next season following surgery on his left foot Wednesday.
General manager Pierre Dorion says Karlsson's recovery from surgery to repair torn tendons in the foot would take approximately four months.
The 27-year-old Swede was injured during the playoffs, though he still piled up 18 points in 19 games and played 28 minutes per game. Ottawa lost in the Eastern Conference final to eventual Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh.
After the first round against Boston, Karlsson revealed that he had been playing through hairline fractures in that same left foot — an injury suffered in late March. Ottawa said the tendon damage was found during an MRI following the season.
A four-month timeline would allow for Karlsson to return in mid-October.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated Chinese President Xi Jinping on his re-election and said that he looks forward to working with him to improve the bilateral relationship.
"Dear President Xi Jinping, congratulations on getting re-elected as the President of the People's Republic of China. I look forward to working with you for the development of our bilateral relations," Modi said on the social media platform Sina Weibo, China's version of Twitter.
Xi was re-elected as the country's President on Saturday during the ongoing session of the Chinese Parliament.
After the Doklam military stand-off put a severe strain on India-China ties, both countries are making efforts to put the relations back on track.AA
Modi is expected to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Summit in June in China and hold talks with Xi. (IANS)
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PITTSBURGH — The Steelers defied their own inclination to beat themselves, dwindling time on the game clock, a collapsing defensive front and backfield and lengthening odds that they can continue to get away with these things to beat the Baltimore Ravens, 39-38, Sunday night at Heinz Field.
Pittsburgh clinched its third AFC North title in four years in the process. And while Mike Tomlin noted the Steelers can watch film of themselves in division champion t-shirts, there's no less to unpack from this one.
With as much in mind, six Steelers who upped their own causes against the Ravens, three who did not and why:
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April 13 Denis Chem Lab Ltd
* Says to raise funds upto an aggregate value not exceeding 200 million rupees
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Just in time for the holidays, the Department of Health is promoting a new recipe book! The Choose Healthy Now Recipe Book is bringing healthy eating to your homes, so you can prepare simple, good-for-you recipes to enjoy with your family. Lola Irvin, Department of Health Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Division Administrator, and Dawn Ige, First Lady of Hawaii, joined us this morning with all of the details and we even put together one of the dishes from the book.
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MOOSIC — Gas from a rusted propane tank filled the basement of a borough home this morning, but firefighters dealt with it and prevented an explosion, Fire Chief Chuck Molinaro said.
Authorities received a report about 10:15 a.m. of a strong gas odor behind the borough building, 715 Main St. Firefighters found the propane tank, left alone for years, had rusted enough to release gas through a dryer exhaust into the basement of the unoccupied, 719 half of 719-721 Hamlin Court., Chief Molinaro said.
Tests showed a high gas reading in the basement before firefighters opened windows to clear the gas. The tank was removed, the chief said.
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Introducing Parduman Shahpuri the irrepressible defense lawyer of Kuldip Patwal flamboyant, fearless and in all his glory.
The character is sure to steal a scene or two. It plays to the gallery with in-your-face attitude and forthright honesty, it seems.
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We’re told he brings up the issues of ‘service charge’ in restaurants, fights for the farmers’ rights and is supposedly a ‘champion of the poor’ in the film.
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And, of course, he fights to defend ‘Kuldip Patwal’ (Deepak Dobriyal in the titular role) who’s charged with the murder of the Chief Minister played by Parvin Dabas.
Looks wickedly interesting. Won’t be surprised if “Parduman Shahpuri’ becomes a movie in itself! Take a look at the brilliant clip from the film.
Kuldip Patwal: I didn’t do it! is releasing in the UK on 18th August under the banner of Rectangle Media. It’s produced and directed by Remy Kohli.
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Softbank’s Vision Fund and Google-owner Alphabet’s investment arm, CapitalG, are among the investors that have invested $1.9 billion into Manbang, reports Reuters. Manbang is often described as China’s “Uber for trucks” and allows snipers to connect with truck drivers to transport their goods across China. Currently, Manbang boasts that 5.2 million out of the 7 million trunk line trucks in China are members of its alliance. Manbang says the new round of investment will allow it to “become the world’s largest platform in terms of transportation capacity.”
April 5 Orkla Asa:
* Orkla, Thon Holding as and Oestfold Energi have signed an agreement with the investment company Jotunfjell partners on the sale of Rygge Sivile Lufthavn as
* Under the agreement, the current shareholders, Orkla (40 pct), Thon Holding AS (40 pct) and Oestfold Energi (20 pct) are selling all the shares in Rygge Sivile Lufthavn AS (RSL) to Jotunfjell Partners
* This includes the take-over of the terminal building and other civilian installations at Moss Airport Rygge, which was operated by RSL until it was shut down on 1 November 2016
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New efforts to tackle the use of drones to smuggle drugs and mobile phones into prisons have been announced.
Police and the prison service will work together to tighten security and investigate the use of drones near prisons.
We are absolutely determined to tackle the illegal flow of drugs and mobile phones into our prisons
Prisons minister Sam Gyimah said it was problem ‘all over the country’, adding: “The threat posed by drones is clear.
“We are absolutely determined to tackle the illegal flow of drugs and mobile phones into our prisons.”
In 2014 it was revealed more mobile phones were seized at HMP Kirkham than any other prison.
Last month it emerged Lancashire Police dealt with the fifth highest number of drone-related incidents in 2016 as the popularity of the devices has soared.
WASHINGTON — House Speaker Paul Ryan has highlighted on Twitter a school secretary benefiting from the Republican tax overhaul, then deleted the tweet after online criticism that he is cheering an increase of $1.50 a week.
The Associated Press reported on Thursday that changes in tax withholding were sparking bigger paychecks, citing as one example Julia Ketchum of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, whose check went up $1.50 a week.
Ryan on Saturday posted a Tweet noting the secretary's increase and linking to the AP story. He has posted several other examples of worker pay increases and bonuses since the overhaul, some as much as $1,000.
Aug 15 (Reuters) - Tianjin Guangyu Development Co Ltd :
* Says transaction amount for stakes in five firms (acquisition targets) was revised to 9.11 billion yuan in total from 8.73 billion yuan previously
* Says acquisition targets including 34.5 percent stake in a Chongqing-based development firm, 65 percent stake in a Yibin-based development firm, 100 percent stake in a Shandong-based development firm, Beijing-based construction development firm, and 30 percent stake in a Chongqing-based property firm
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Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos would be the perfect signing for Paris Saint-Germain, according to Thiago Motta.
Kroos, 28, is considered one of the world's best midfielders, having starred in four seasons at Madrid – including winning three Champions League titles.
Motta – who will take charge of PSG's Under-19s after retiring – believes the Germany international would be the ideal man to replace him at the Parc des Princes.
"Personally, I would like to see Toni Kroos at PSG," he told Le Parisien.
"He can also play in a more advanced position, but in the style that suits PSG, he is exceptional.
"He is a player I admire a lot and for a long time. He can play the three positions in midfield and in particular in front of the defence."
Kroos, who is contracted until 2022, scored five goals and provided seven assists in 27 La Liga games in 2017-18.
Motta, meanwhile, completed his PSG career by winning the domestic treble, featured 27 times overall this season for the Parisian side.
FREDERIKSTED, Virgin Islands — Vice-President Mike Pence is in the U.S. Virgin Islands to get an update on the recovery efforts after the islands were socked by Hurricane Maria.
Pence is getting a briefing on the rebuilding efforts in St. Croix and meeting with people affected by the storm. He’s the first top member of the Trump administration to visit the U.S. Virgin Islands.
The vice-president was aiming to reassure people in the U.S. territories that the Trump administration will help the islands recover from the massive storm.
The vice-president was travelling to San Juan, Puerto Rico later in the day. The trip comes days after Trump visited Puerto Rico and praised relief efforts without mentioning the criticism that the federal response has drawn.
'Where it all began': Mehwish Hayat shares flashback snap of 6-year old self
Mehwish Hayat on Monday shared flashback snap of her 6 years old self in which the Pakistani actress is unrecognizable .
She shared the photo with her 1.4 million followers on the photosharing app Instagram.
"Hunting through old photo albums, one comes across some real gems " the Punjab Nahi Jaun Ge actress wrote .
According to the actress, the photo is from her first TV commercial for bubble gum.
"This was my first ever TV commercial for a bubble gum. A shy awkward 6 year old little Rajasthani girl standing on a clean and beautiful Seaview beach, little did she know the rollercoaster that lay ahead. A defining moment in my life ... where it all began,"she said.
Japanese trade minister Hiroshige Seko said on Tuesday that he has not received a request from U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross for any particular topic to be discussed.
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U.S. Vice President Mike Pence will meet with Japan's Deputy Prime Minister Taro Aso on Tuesday, kicking off talks in Tokyo that the White House hopes will open doors in Japan for U.S. products and attract Japanese investment in U.S. infrastructure projects.
Pence will meet Prime Minister Shinzo Abe for a working lunch. They are expected to be joined by U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross who is in Tokyo for talks with Seko.
(Reporting by Ami Miyazaki, writing by Kaori Kaneko; Editing by Eric Meijer)
Dzingel secured two assists in Saturday's 4-3 victory over the Flyers.
Dzingel collected an assist late in the first period and added another helper late in the second. The American winger now has 22 points this season (14 goals, eight assists). While his offensive numbers continue to improve with each campaign at the big level -- aside from a rough plus-minus rating (-12) in 2017-18 -- Dzingel is best left on the wire for now but his outlook for 2018-19 is worth monitoring.
TEMPE, Az. (AP)  Uber says it has suspended self-driving operations in Phoenix and other cities after car kills pedestrian.
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With in-car delivery — an opt-in features that only works with 2015 or newer Volvo, Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac vehicles — Amazon will know the general vicinity of where a customer's vehicle is parked. When an Amazon delivery driver is en-route, the vehicle will broadcast its precise GPS location to the driver. Amazon will have the car's license plate number and know what it looks like. To open the trunk, the delivery driver, upon arrival, will notify the Amazon app. The app will then speak to Amazon's cloud, which will speak to Volvo or Chevrolet's cloud, which then will unlock the trunk.
March 19 (Reuters) -
* ‍FITCH SAYS MORE PRESSURE ON UK RETAILERS IN 2018 THAN EUROPEAN PEERS​
* FITCH SAYS NEAR-TERM OUTLOOK IS MORE PERILOUS FOR TRADITIONAL UK RETAILERS THAN FOR THEIR CONTINENTAL PEERS
* FITCH SAYS UK TRADITIONAL RETAILERS’ MARKET SHARE CHALLENGED BY ONLINE SALES, ADDING TO COSTS AS THEY INVEST IN ONLINE PLATFORMS, LOGISTICS TO COMPETE
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Chicago, IL (WHDH) — Chicago Police confirm that they are looking at a Facebook live stream that appears to show a shooting and the aftermath.
Police are looking for surveillance video and say they have promising leads on who fired the deadly shots.
The little boy who died, police say, is the nephew of a pregnant woman who was also shot.
Investigators believe it was the woman’s boyfriend in the car who was the target.
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Goldman Sachs honchos are crying in their soup.
“The Commuter,” the action thriller starring Liam Neeson as a former New York City cop turned insurance salesman named Michael MacCauley, is the talk around water coolers at the investment bank, spies tell the Post.
Neeson’s character is sucked into a high-stakes mission to locate the identity of a train passenger involved in a criminal conspiracy worth a cool $100,000.
In one scene, MacCauley is rebuffed by a snooty Goldman Sachs broker. MacCauley walks away in disgust, raising his middle finger.
“Hey, Goldman Sachs, on behalf of the American middle class: f–k you!” McCauley exclaims, holding Goldman to account for the financial crisis.
Goldman had no comment on reports that some top brass at the firm are deeply upset at how the white-shoe firm was depicted.
NEW YORK (AP) - AOL has announced that it is discontinuing its pioneering Instant Messenger chat platform after 20 years of service.
An article on AOL's website posted Friday says AOL Instant Messenger will be discontinued on Dec. 15. AOL says it's shutting down the program because its focus is "on building the next generation of iconic brands and life-changing products."
Users can still use the program until Dec. 15. After that date, users won't be able to sign in.
FILE - In this Jan. 12, 2010, file photo, an AOL logo is seen in the company's office in Hamburg, Germany. AOL announced on Oct. 6, 2017, that it will discontinue its once-popular Instant Messenger platform on Dec. 15(AP Photo/Axel Heimken, File)
AOL Instant Messenger was wildly popular in the late 1990s and early 2000s and claimed more than 100 million registered users in 2001. Its popularity as a communication tool waned amid the rise of text messaging, Google Chat and social networking sites.
Elizabeth City City Council gave city staff a long to-do list last year, setting out goals and objectives for creating jobs, improving services, and making Elizabeth City a better place to live. Some big items still aren't checked off that list, city staff reported last week.
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HOPKINS TWP., Mich. — Multiple units are on the scene of a large barn fire that ignited overnight in Hopkins Township.
Crews responded to the report just before 2 a.m. Thursday morning, and are now saying that the 80-by-120-foot barn is a total loss.
According to officials on scene, due to the roof of the structure collapsing it is unclear if any livestock was lost or injured during this incident.
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A man stabbed to death early Sunday morning has been identified.
Deontay Daval Perkins, 30, died of multiple stab wounds, the Clark County coroner’s office said Monday. His city of residence could not be determined.
Perkins died after a fight escalated just at about midnight on the 4000 block of Pennwood Avenue, the Metropolitan Police Department said. Police found Perkins in a car suffering from stab wounds near West Sirius Avenue and South Valley View Boulevard.
The car’s driver had called 911, police said. Perkins died at University Medical Center about 30 minutes later.
Police said Perkins may have threatened someone with a gun right before the stabbing occurred.
No arrests have been made in the homicide.
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Israel will bring back the body of a teenage girl, killed in Sunday's terrorist attack in an Istanbul nightclub, from the Arab town of Tira. Interior Minister Aryeh Deri announced that his ministry will arrange to bring back the body of Lian Zaher Hassan, 19. Hassan was killed when a gunman went on a rampage at the exclusive Reina nightclub in Istanbul where revelers were celebrating the New Year.
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Deputy Minister of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan Davlatbek Alimbekov during his working visit to Issyk-Kul region got acquainted with the process of disaster prevention works in Ton, Jeti-Oguz, Ak-Suu, Tyup districts and in Karakol town, reports Turmush. Upon completion of works, 830 houses, 146.5 ha of agricultural lands, 2 bridges, 116 land plots will be protected from mudflows, landslides, ground water in all areas, said the report.
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CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – A sinkhole on Interstate 24 East near Clarksville has created a depression in the road near Mile Marker 9. Repairs slated for Monday morning have been delayed due to incoming stormy weather.
Two lanes are open, but the truck lane on the right is blocked.
After the storms pass, the Tennessee Department of Transportation will resume work. At that time, all three lanes will be closed and all Eastbound traffic will be stopped to make way for heavy repair equipment.
There is no estimate on how long repairs will take. Drivers heading toward Nashville are urged to find an alternate route and avoid the area.
WKRN Team Traffic will update road condition on News 2 and on Twitter using the hashtag #2TeamTraffic.
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The camp has been organised by the Jorhat District Table Tennis Association (JDTTA) where noted coaches from DPR Korea Jong Son and Jong Hyok Im will impart training to the 80 youngsters.
The Assam Table Tennis Association (ATTA) president Rokibul Hussain and secretary Tridib Duvarah took initiative in organising the camp and the State TT body has provided three boards for the camp.
The opening ceremony of the camp will be held at 3.30 pm tomorrow, stated a release issued here by JDTTA president Nayan Jyoti Sarma and secretary Devojyoti Srutikar.
Dec 11(Reuters) - Chengdu Jafaantai Technology Co Ltd
* Says it signs contract for standardized examination site project worth 13 million yuan
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NEW YORK (AP) — The reaches of the galaxy far, far away might not be quite as vast as previously thought.
In a box-office blip that echoed through the multiplexes, "Solo: A Star Wars Story" didn't fare well over the Memorial Day weekend, amassing an estimated $103 million in ticket sales from Thursday night to Monday. Most movies dream of such openings, but the standard for "Star Wars" is different, as is the bottom line.
"Solo" cost more than $250 million to make, and it was expected to debut with around $150 million. For the first time, the "Star Wars" juggernaut was humbled at the box office. The opening marked the worst debut in the franchise's history. Disney's stock slid 2.6 percent in trading Tuesday.
Giancarlo Stanton compares Marlins to a circus in farewell message
It does not sound like Giancarlo Stanton will look back on his time with the Miami Marlins particularly fondly.
In a farewell post on Instagram, Stanton thanked the Marlins organization and fans — while noting that he tried his best to remain professional during “unprofessional, circus times” in the organization.
Now that Stanton is officially a New York Yankee, he doesn’t have to bite his tongue about what he really thinks of the Marlins. Reports that he is “very happy” to be joining the Yankees may well be an understatement if this is how the slugger felt about his tenure in Miami. To be fair, he’s not really saying anything that nobody from the outside didn’t think.
Officers were dispatched to the Student Money Management/Office of Equity and Inclusion Building at 7:15 P.M. last night in response to a vehicle that had crashed into the Student Services Annex.
According to Sam Houston State University Police Chief Kevin Morris, a white Dodge Ram 1500 pickup truck struck the building, causing substantial damage to the outside exterior wall and interior of the building.
The driver reported that the truck’s accelerator had become stuck, causing the vehicle to continue moving forward into the east wall of the building.
“Upon investigation of the accident, the officer determined that the driver was not under the influence of alcohol or any other substance,” Morris said.
According to Morris, both the driver and passenger were 19-year-old males, and neither of them sustained any injuries. However, the impact caused severe damage to the front end of the vehicle.
No citations were issued.
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The University of Richmond’s Science Center has been evacuated due to a fire.
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Lt. Chris Armstrong with Richmond Fire says crews were called to the building located at 35 West Hampton Way at 6:22 p.m. When they arrived, they found a chemical fire on the third floor of the building.
It is unclear what caused the fire as crews are still working to extinguish the blaze. A HAZMAT team is also responding.
No other details have been released at this time.
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Smartphones aren't going anywhere anytime soon. It'll be another decade (or more) before your digital life is projected into the world around you, viewed through seemingly magical augmented-reality glasses.
You know the kind: The Google Glasses of the world, worn like sunglasses, which appear to "project" stuff like email or directions directly into reality when they're actually just overlaying your vision with digital information.
"Back to the Future 2" features augmented-reality glasses from JVC, which is hilariously anachronistic and adorable. Screenshot
For many folks in Silicon Valley, augmented reality is an inevitable evolution of the current smartphone-obsessed world we live in. That begs the question: What will that world look like? A new Xbox One and PC game called "Tacoma" offers a vision into that worryingly-believable future.
Let's take a look.
Emergency responders were dispatched to C & A Auto Services just before 7 a.m. on New Year's Day for a report of a commercial fire alarm, according to Jack Casey, public information officer for the Mahopac Falls Volunteer Fire Department. First arriving Carmel Police units confirmed the alarm and found the structure filling with heavy black smoke.
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Hite Jinro Co., a major South Korean liquor maker, said Tuesday it has opened a flagship pub in Hong Kong, as it moves to expand its overseas presence.
The pub, in Hong Kong's popular entertainment district of Lan Kwai Fong, opened early this month, selling Hite Jinro's beer and Korean distilled liquor soju, according to the company.
Hite Jinro Co., a major South Korean liquor maker, shows its pub in Hong Kong, which opened on March 1. (Yonhap)
It is Hite Jinro's second bar in a foreign country, following its Korean-style covered street bar, called "pojangmacha," in Hanoi, Vietnam, which opened last year."The new pub will play a key role in raising the brand awareness among locals and introducing Korean drinking culture in the Hong Kong market," a company official said.Hite Jinro exported some 400,000 cases of beer -- 20 bottles of 500 ml beer per case -- to Hong Kong in 2017, up 30 percent from the previous year, it said. (Yonhap)
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LAUDERHILL, FLA. (WSVN) - Lauderhill Police are on the search for a subject after a shooting took place outside a Lauderhill strip mall, early Monday morning.
According to police, a shooting took place early Monday morning outside a strip mall near North University Drive and Northwest 44th Street.
The victim was rushed to Broward Health Medical Center with a gunshot wound to the head.
No word on that victim’s condition.
If you have any information on this shooting, call Broward County Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a $3,000 reward.
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New Delhi: In a bizarre event, currency notes were found in answer sheets during the checking of 12th board examination papers in Firozabad district of Uttar Pradesh.However, teachers said, reported ANI,-"We are giving marks only on merit. None of us are accepting the money found in the answer sheets."Recently, in a related but different episode, a video went viral wherein a miscreant openly showing his gun is seen inside an examination hall for facilitating the students to cheat. The incident took place at Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar University in Agra. Vice Chancellor Dr Arvind Kumar Dixit said, reported ANI, that the matter will be probed with the help of administration and police force.Image: Screen grab/ANIIt is pertinent to mention here that present government under CM Yogi Adityananth is acting tough to curb cheating menace in the state.
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Vanessa Bartholomew (from left), Olivia Gruskiewicz holds a sign in Latin that says 'softly but strongly' and Amanda Patterson join their classmates at the steps of Padua Academy wearing pink in support of Cindy Mann, the head of Padua Academy, who was abruptly fired Friday. Suchat Pederson, The News Journal-USA TODAY NETWORK
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) – Authorities say the bodies of a man and a 3-year-old girl have been found in a wetlands area near Lawrence, and a woman who is believed to be the girl’s mother was fatally shot about 10 miles away.
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release that the woman was discovered first. Deputies found her around 1:30 p.m. Sunday in the driveway of a residence she had no connection to southwest of Lawrence. The Lawrence Journal-World reports that she died at the scene.
Law enforcement officials later found the girl and the man thought to be her father near the woman’s vehicle at the Baker Wetlands. The release says the 41-year-old man is suspected of shooting the woman. Authorities haven’t determined how he and the girl died.
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Jake Bentley talks fashion and yoga
USC quarterback Jake Bentley, expounds on fashion, bow ties, conditioning and yoga on the "red carpet" at the 2017 Gamecock Gala that was held at Colonial Life Arena Monday for the student-athletes.
Video highlights from a Class 3A Mt. Zion softball sectional semifinal between Mahomet-Seymour and Charleston on Tuesday, May 29. The Trojans defeated the Bulldogs 14-3 in six innings.
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PARIS (AP) — French police say an 8-year-old girl was killed and at least five people were injured when a driver slammed his car into the sidewalk cafe of a pizza restaurant in a small town east of Paris.
An official with the national gendarme service said the driver was arrested soon after the incident Monday night in the town of Sept-Sorts.
France’s Interior Ministry says the man was apparently suicidal and the incident is not believed to be linked to terrorism.
Ministry spokesman Pierre-Henry Brandet said on BFM television that the man was believed to have tried to commit suicide last week.
An Algerian man drove his car into a group of French soldiers last week, and a truck attack in the French city of Nice left 86 people dead a little more than a year ago. Several other countries have seen cars used as weapons in recent years.
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Mirotic will start Monday's game against the Celtics, Nick Friedell of ESPN reports.
The Bulls have scratched Lauri Markkanen due to a sore back, so Mirotic will move into the starting lineup for the first time this season. After missing the first month-plus of the campaign following a dust-up with Bobby Portis during the preseason, Mirotic made his debut over the weekend, playing 15 minutes in Friday's win over Charlotte. He followed up with 19 points, three rebounds and five made threes in Saturday's win over New York.
Although the difference between 2.996% and 3.000% isn't a lot, consumer staples stocks are underperforming today after the 10-year Treasury crossed over the 3% mark.
The Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (NYSEARCA:XLP) is down 0.68% to trail major indexes.
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SACRAMENTO -- A Sacramento family pleading for help on behalf of relatives stuck in the more rural parts of hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico just received some good news.
On Thursday FOX40 introduced you to Ana Medina. Her parents live in Guayama, 56 miles south of San Juan.
The couple said that in the two weeks since Hurricane Maria hit they saw no signs of any efforts by relief agencies.
As promised, FOX40 kept following up with FEMA about the state of affairs there.
Late Friday FEMA reported that four shelters were opened in and around the town. Puerto Rico's National Guard delivered pallets of food and water to the town Thursda and the area is now being used as a regional staging area for commodity and tarp distribution.
According to FEMA, a satellite phone has also been delivered to Guayama's mayor to help with communication with the rest of the island and Washington D.C.
Most cell towers are still down.
With warm conditions in the Arctic, Alaskans brave the land and waterways to hunt for fresh food and gather supplies to improve their homesteads.
Samsung Electronics Co Ltd will announce this month the results of an investigation into what caused some of its Galaxy Note 7 smartphones to catch fire, the JoongAng Ilbo newspaper reported on Monday citing unnamed sources.
The South Korean firm said in October it was examining all aspects of the phone, suggesting there may be a combination of factors that contributed to one of the costliest product safety failures in tech history.
(Also see: Samsung May Have Finally Found the Cause for Galaxy Note 7 Explosions)
The world's top smartphone maker warned of a $5.1 billion hit to its operating profit over three quarters following its decision to permanently halt Galaxy Note 7 sales in October.
Investors and analysts have said it is critical for Samsung to identify the root cause of the fires in order to rebuild consumer trust and avoid repeating the same mistakes.
A Samsung Electronics spokesman declined to comment.
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A report of a car crash into a bank quickly led to a foot pursuit of a suspect.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office were called at 12:42 on Friday morning to the city of Winger, about 14 miles west of Fosston. The caller reported that property damage from where a car had hit the Ultima Bank at Railway Street and Minnesota Avenue.
A deputy arrived at the scene to find that a 2006 Chevy Impala had driven into the east side of the building. The Ultima bank sustained heavy damage to the wall.
The driver of the car, Trent Vesledahl, 20 of Fertile, was located after leaving the scene on foot.
Vesledahl was arrest for DWI and Property Damage. Vesledahl was held at the Tri-County Community Corrections Adult Detention Facility.
The incident remains under investigation.
The Winger Fire Department also responded to the scene.
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — There has been an apparent immigration scam traveling through Queens and other parts of the city.
Uniformed men, claiming to be Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers have been shaking down New Yorkers who appear to be Latino.
The four men looked official, even down to the ICE lettering on their jackets. They stopped a man on a street off of Roosevelt Avenue, and demanded cash — otherwise he’d be taken in.
As 1010 WINS Al Jones reported, Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer said the man handed over $250.
“No ICE agent is going to demand money, cash in order to be let go,” he said.
Van Bramer said fear of deportation has been ratcheted up by the new administration.
“There are a lot of people who are on edge, there are a lot of people who are fearful, and that has created an opportunity for some who would prey upon innocent people,” he said.
The NYPD is investigating, Van Bramer said he does not believe this was a one time scam.
White Americans called for deeper cuts to welfare programs after viewing charts that showed they would become a racial minority within 50 years, according to researchers. Rick Bowmer AP
Luanda — The midfielder Herenilson has recovered to help Angola's national football team in Sunday game against the host Madagascar in Antananarivo for the first leg's last qualifying round of fifth edition of Chan2018 Cup, in Kenya.
This was confirmed Saturday by the Palancas Negras (Angolan national team)'s coach, Brazilian Beto Bianchi.
Beto Bianchi was speaking at the end of the training session aimed to recognize the pitch in Antananarivo, stressing that all players are available for the task.
Herenilson did not do much during the week-long training due to the right ankle pain.
He assured that the machine is tuned to deal with this important challenge that lie ahead.
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — On the eve of the Miami Open on Key Biscayne, the tennis tournament is celebrating groundbreaking at its future site — the Miami Dolphins’ stadium.
Eight-time champion Serena Williams and Dolphins owner Stephen Ross were among those putting shovels in the ground to help convert the complex for tennis.
The tournament has been held since 1987 on Key Biscayne, but an appeals court decision prevented upgrades to the complex there, and the Miami Open will move to the Dolphins’ stadium next year.
Ross spent $500 million on recent stadium renovations, including a canopy, and now the backhoes and front-end loaders have returned. While the ceremonial groundbreaking was Monday, work began weeks ago to construct outer courts and a spectator plaza in the parking lot adjacent to the stadium.
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Grand Chute (WQOW) -- For a second straight year, Eau Claire North's season ends at the WIAA State Tournament with a loss to Kimberly.
In 2016, the Papermakers put up four runs in the bottom of the sixth with two outs, en route to a 4-0 win in the Division 1 quarterfinals. Early Wednesday morning, it was Kimberly scoring the eventual winning run in the bottom of the sixth, on the way to a 2-1 win in the Division 1 semifinals.
Huskies head coach Bob Johnson is proud of how his team competed at state, adding that it's not easy to say goodbye to North's seven seniors.
"Love these seniors, you know, they did a pretty special thing, they got to Appleton two years in a row," said Johnson, "they're a great group of young men, they have fun when they come to the ballpark, they care for their teammates, I'm going to miss them, obviously. You know, we've won a lot of baseball games and had a lot of neat moments as a team, and obviously we lose this one tonight as a team."
HOLYOKE -- Two fruit trees will be planted at Donahue School at 210 Whiting Farms Road as part of the city's Arbor Day ceremony Friday at 2 p.m.
City Forester John Twohig will help students plant the trees at the event that will include music, poetry and remarks by state Rep. Aaron M. Vega, D-Holyoke, and Mayor Alex B. Morse, a press release said.
Arbor Day began April 10, 1872 in Nebraska at the behest of state agricultural official J. Sterling Morton, according to Time magazine.
National Arbor Day in which individuals and groups are encouraged to plant trees is celebrated each year on the last Friday in April.
The city ceremony will take place rain or shine, the press release said.
For more information call the Parks and Recreation Department at 1-322-5620.
Is there a future for Brisbane's fine dining restaurants?
Andy Georges has owned one of Brisbane's most famous restaurants for more than a quarter of a century.
But recently, the restaurateur decided to give it all up, selling his Il Centro restaurant.
Andy tells Steve Austin the fine dining scene in Brisbane is rapidly changing, and local restaurants need to change, if they want to survive.
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It's almost Stevie G time at Rangers .
Just one more day until the new era starts for real and the former Liverpool and England midfield legend will have little time to settle into office.
Not when there's a major overhaul required of the playing staff at his disposal.
Another summer of wholesale change is expected with three new arrivals already committed to making the move.
But who will follow Scott Arfield , Allan McGregor and Jamie Murphy to Ibrox? What positions will Gerrard be prioritising? Who will the new man in charge be looking to offload?
And, crucially, how much dosh will he be handed by the Ibrox number crunchers?
These are the issues Scott McDermott and Fraser Wilson discuss in the latest Record Rangers Podcast.
Also up for debate is the underfire Rangers youth system and Dave King's latest attack on SPFL chairman Murdoch MacLennan.
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Local UT Martin alumni chapter sends off Skyhawks
JACKSON, Tenn. — A group of local Skyhawks were given the send off today by the UT Martin Jackson Regional Alumni Chapter.
University alumni and first year students came together in downtown Jackson for food, fellowship, and a drawing for a $350 scholarship. Associate Director of Alumni Programs Jackie Johnson said, if she could give new students one piece of advice, this is what it would be.
“My biggest piece of advice is to get involved in something, whether it be Greek life, a service organization, or an academic organization; just get involved, meet people, get to know their professors, and just to participate in the campus life,” said Johnson.
The winner of the scholarship was incoming UT Martin freshman Madison Faulkner, who plans on majoring in biology. Fall classes at UT Martin being on Monday, August 28th.
BOSTON — General Electric says CFO Jeffrey Bornstein will be leaving the company at the end of the month, the latest executive shuffle at the industrial conglomerate this week.
The company said Friday that Jamie Miller, CEO of GE’s transportation unit, will take over the CFO job Nov. 1. She joined GE in 2008.
Bornstein, who has been at GE for 28 years, said he and CEO John Flannery concluded it’s the right time to bring in a new CFO with fresh perspective.
Flannery took over from long-time CEO Jeff Immelt in August. Immelt announced earlier this week he would be retiring as chairman three months early, noting Flannery’s transition to CEO is going well.
GE also said two of its vice chairs, Beth Comstock and John Rice, will retire Dec. 31.
You don’t want to miss this annual event hosted by the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Alabama (RMHCA) Student Leadership Council (SLC). Bowl-a-palooza will take place at a new venue, Oak Mountain Lanes in Pelham on April 28, 2017. Each person will receive a t-shirt, shoe rental, 3 hours of bowling and unlimited soft drinks. Everyone also has a chance to purchase raffle tickets to win some fabulous items. All proceeds are donated to RMHCA. #BAP17
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A spokesman for the Progressive Conservatives said the new government wants more time to consult and examine the laws before they come into effect.
Arsenal have been linked with a move for Juventus defender Medhi Benatia this summer.
Le10Sport claims that newly-appointed Arsenal manager Unai Emery could bring the Morocco international to the Emirates Stadium after the 2018 Fifa World Cup.
Following the retirement of Per Mertesacker and Laurent Koscielny's injury crisis, Benatia has been tipped as the potential candidate to strengthen the Gunners' defence.
The centre-back joined the Old Lady from Bayern Munich on a permanent transfer last summer after impressing during his temporary stay in the 2016-17 campaign.
The 31-year-old has also attracted interest from Marseille as Juventus look to replace their ageing defensive trio including Giorgio Chiellini and Andrea Barzagli this summer.
CLEVELAND >> The Indians are working on a treatment plan for All-Star reliever Andrew Miller’s sore right knee.
Miller, on the disabled list for the second time this season, visited a specialist on Tuesday in New York. Manager Terry Francona said Wednesday he intends to meet with Miller, the team’s medical staff and president Chris Antonetti to “map out what we want to do.”
Francona anticipates the team releasing more information Thursday, when the club opens a four-game series in Minnesota.
Antonetti says that surgery is not currently an option.
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The 33-year-old Miller played catch in the outfield before Wednesday’s game against the Chicago White Sox. He was on the DL twice last season with patella tendinitis.
One of baseball’s most dominant relievers, Miller hasn’t been effective since coming off the DL on May 11. He opened the season with 10 scoreless innings before hurting his left hamstring.
He is 1-3 with a 4.40 ERA in 17 appearances.
press release: The Bodega is unlike any market you will find in Madison. Our spacious field provides ample room for our vendors, food carts, an interactive children’s area, beer and wine sales, live music, and plenty of yard games for some friendly competition. Did we mention that it's free admission?
The Bodega was created with community in mind. We want to see small local businesses thrive and provide our community a space to shop, relax, and have a good time with friends and family. For our third season of the Bodega we are excited with the new changes we have made, new vendors we are bringing in, and new faces we hope to see each date!
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The University of Notre Dame Children’s Choir performs an Evensong Service in Milwaukee, WI, on Friday, June 16, 2017, at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church (2618 N. Hackett Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53211) at 7PM. The Chamber Choir of the NDCC is touring the Midwest Friday, June 9 through Saturday, June 17, 2017, to celebrate the release of their new album, O Day of Peace.
The album features favorite anthems and hymns arrangements of the choir, including works by Herbert Howells, Hubert Parry, Jean Sibelius, Martin How, and Richard Terry. Two newly commissioned hymns are included on the album: Brian Schoettler’s While Seeking Refuge from the Storms of Life , winner of the 2016 Notre Dame Children’s Choir Hymn Competition, and Hillary Doerries’ Joyful is the Dark, composer in-residence of the choir . The Choir will also perform a recent commission from Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Caroline Shaw, In Living Green.
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Three people were transported to hospital with undisclosed injuries on Monday following a four-vehicle crash at the Manning Road and County Road 22 intersection.
The collision happened around 1:30 p.m.
Ontario Provincial Police briefly closed off the busy Tecumseh intersection as fire crews cleaned debris.
More to come.
FISHERS, Ind. (WISH) – A Fishers man is biking 100 miles to Terre Haute to raise money and awareness for those battling breast cancer.
When Kyle Vannoni arrives, he’ll be participating in the Wabash Valley Race for the Cure.
Kyle lost his mom to breast cancer when he was just 12 years old. His aunt also died from the disease.
Kyle has been participating in the Wabash Valley Race for the Cure for 21 years but this is the first year he’s added the 100 mile bike ride.
He’s raised more than $17,000 to give to Susan G. Komen.
“It’s continuing to fight for all those other people out there that need somebody to fight for them, because you fight for a long time but at some point sometimes people need somebody to fight for them, they need a chance to rest,” Vannoni said.
To donate to his cause, click here.
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FILE - This is a Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017, file photo of police technicians board Peter Madsen's submarine UC3 Nautilus on a pier in Copenhagen harbour, Denmark. One of the most talked-about and macabre court cases in recent Danish history is set to conclude Wednesday, April 25, 2018 when the verdict is handed down on whether Peter Madsen tortured and murdered a Swedish journalist during a private submarine trip. Ritzau Scanpix, File via AP Jacob Ehrbahn
CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — An airline pilot is facing charges in Canada after police say he was found by his co-pilot passed out in the cockpit of a Boeing 737 before it was set to take off.
Calgary police say the gate crew as well as crewmembers on the aircraft indicated that Miroslav Gronych was behaving strangely ahead of his scheduled flight Saturday. Sgt. Paul Stacey says the co-pilot later found the 37-year-old captain “slumped over in the seat” of the airliner.
The pilot was escorted from the plane and charged with having a blood-alcohol level above .08 and controlling an aircraft while impaired. Police allege Gronych had three times the legal amount of alcohol in his system.
Sunwing Airlines calls it “a very unfortunate matter.”
The Mexico-bound plane later took off with another pilot.
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A-THREE-YEAR old baby boy fell into a pit and drowned while his mother was allegedly having sex inside her boyfriend’s house in Bulawayo.
Police on Monday rescued the couple as Cowdray Park residents were baying for their blood.
An angry mob that was accusing the couple of being irresponsible had gathered around 6pm, demanding “justice.”
More to follow…
NEW CASTLE, Pa. (AP) — Authorities say a 3-year-old boy drowned in a pool in in the area over the weekend.
Emergency personnel in Lawrence County were called to the Neshannock Township pool just before 6 p.m. Sunday after the boy was found unresponsive in the pool.
When first responders arrived to find family and friends performing CPR on the child. He was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead early today.
The Allegheny County medical examiner’s office said the death of 3-year-old Geovonni Rotar was due to drowning and had been ruled accidental.
Man stabbed in Portsmouth eatery brawl
PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (AP) — Police say an early morning brawl in a New Hampshire restaurant led to the stabbing of a man and the head injury of another.
Police say that the fight in the Portsmouth late-night eatery was reported early Tuesday. The restaurant's staff asked two groups of men to leave, but the fight continued outside.
Officers arrived and found a man with a stab wound, who required emergency surgery but is now recovering and in stable condition. A second man was transported to the hospital with a head wound.
Officers found a knife near the scene that may have been used in the assault. Police say that the fight was an isolated incident and there is no threat to the public.
No arrests have been made. The incident remains under investigation.
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The action is heating up.
The plot thickens when action resumes Saturday morning at the 19th Aurora Girls Silver Stick Tournament.
Six divisions are into full mode with games slated for the Aurora Community Centre and Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex as the three-day tournament heads toward Sunday’s playoff and championship game rounds.
In all, 56 teams started play Friday morning at the atom and bantam age groups.
Play resumes Saturday at 7:30 a.m.
Championships will be determined Sunday starting at 11:45 a.m. in the atom double-A category at the community centre rinks.
Title games for bantam double-B and double-A are scheduled to face off at 2:45 p.m.
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Eric Decker left the Titans’ facility without a contract.
“That whole visit was about getting to know him like it is when we bring the rookies in here, and make sure he’s healthy,” Titans coach Mike Mularkey said, via Jason Wolfe of The Tennessean.
Decker, who is married to country singer Jessie James, lives in the Nashville area.
Decker, 30, played in only three games last season and has undergone surgeries on his hip and shoulder. But he has 385 catches for 5,253 yards and 52 touchdowns in his seven seasons.
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DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) – A second person accused of beating a deaf man and stealing his hearing aids is now behind bars.
Decatur police say Adrian Batts, 28, helped attack the victim on May 4 in a house at the corner of Morgan and Garfield streets. Officers say one of the four total attackers lured the man into the house and asked if he wanted to smoke before two of them started beating him.
Police say Batts, who has the nickname “AD”, and another man with the nickname “St. Louis or Money” attacked the man before he fell to the ground. A sworn statement says 43-year-old Brian Cunningham then put a gun to the victim’s head and threatened to kill him if he didn’t hand over money.
Officers say the men then stole the hearing aids, which were valued at $1,000, along with another $650 in cash. They say the men also pulled the victim’s pants down.
Batts is charged with aggravated robbery. His bond is set at $75,000 in Macon County.
A CRAFT show will be held at Stonor Park, just outside Henley, from August 25 to 28.
The Henley Handmade Fair, the most prestigious of its type in the country, will have 250 stands and activities to experience and enjoy.
There will be workshops, demonstrations and live music throughout the day, and an opportunity to soak up the atmosphere in the striking landscape of Stonor Park.
Tickets for the fair are £8 for adults, £7 for seniors bought online before 5pm on August 21, or £10 and £9, respectively, thereafter. Tickets, including entry to Stonor House and Gardens are also available.
For more information and to book, visit www.stonor.
com/henley-handmade-fair/
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Goals from David Silva and Nicolas Otamendi either side of Marcus Rashford’s strike secured three points for Pep Guardiola’s side, sparking wild celebrations in the tunnel.
Manchester United boss Mourinho reportedly took offence to City’s loud celebrations, approaching the away changing room and asking them to turn down their music and show "more respect".
The Portuguese manager is said to have had milk thrown at him after a bust-up with goalkeeper Ederson, while Mikel Arteta was left with a cut to his head and blood streaming down his face.
Fans of both clubs have got involved on Twitter, while Arsenal supporters have also been wading in after the infamous ‘battle of the buffet’ back in 2004.
Take a look through the gallery above to see some of the best reactions as Manchester United and Manchester City were involved in a scrap in the Old Trafford tunnel.
Today could be a bit of an up day because technicals support the market right now. The market has found support at 7,950 and is moving on and is likely to move towards 200-day moving average of 8,250.The problem for this market is that while it has support at lower levels, there are no triggers to take this market beyond its 200-day moving average and if it falls from there then that again would be a bit negative. So for starters, today, it could be a good day especially if you don’t have too much of a gap up start as the SGX Nifty is indicating, you might have a soft start, you might want to buy into that and see if the market makes a move towards 8,260 or thereabouts.
NEW ORLEANS — Roddy Peters scored 27 points to lead Nicholls to an 81-64 win over New Orleans on Saturday and into a first place tie atop the Southland Conference.
Kimani Jackson added 15 points and eight rebounds, Jahvaughn Powell had 14 points and Tevon Saddler scored 12 for Nicholls, which shot 53 per cent. Peters was 10 for 19 from the field, dished out six assists and had three steals.
Nicholls (14-9, 8-2) dominated inside during the first half, outscoring New Orleans 20-10 in the paint to take a 35-23 advantage into the break. The Colonels opened the second half with a 20-9 run that included 3-pointers from Peters, Sadler and Powell to snap New Orleans' four-game win streak.
New Orleans (12-11, 9-3) got 22 points from Bryson Robinson and Travin Thibodeaux had 20. The loss knocked the Privateers out of sole possession of first place.
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DETROIT May 3 Automotive supplier Delphi Automotive Plc on Wednesday reported a higher quarterly net profit due to higher revenue in all regions and announced it would spin off its powertrain unit into a separate company.
The company reported a quarterly net profit from continuing operations of $335 million or $1.24 per share, up from $320 million or $1.15 per share a year earlier. (Reporting By Nick Carey. Editing by Jane Merriman)
Rappers Ludacris and T-Pain were among the stars joining Chance the Rapper for his eventful Chicago birthday party Sunday night.
Chance held the star-studded 24th birthday bash at Studio Paris Nightclub in River North. The sold-out event called Chance the Birthday benefitted Chance's organization Social Works, with all proceeds going to the group.
At one point, Chance, a South Side native, joined Ludacris, who once lived in suburban Oak Park, as the pair sang Ludacris' song "Move (Expletive)," according to the Chicago Tribune.
Earlier in the day, the recent Grammy winner was given a special birthday track from his brother and fellow artist Taylor Bennett.
Several other celebrities and Chicago groups, including Ellen DeGeneres and the Cihcago Bulls, also gave Chance birthday shoutouts on social media.
Chance is slated to perform at this summer's Lollapalooza music festival.
A missing wallet turned up after being on a Cedar Rapids school bus for four years and was returned to its owner. He says he must have been on the school bus going to a pep rally when he lost, but he doesn't exactly remember the moment he lost it.
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PRAGUE (AP) — A court has banned the ride-sharing service Uber from operating in Brno, the second largest city in the Czech Republic.
The Brno regional court issued the ban after a legal complaint by a taxi company with support from Brno City Hall.
Uber, which has been operating in Brno since Feb. 1, can yet appeal the ruling.
In a statement issued Tuesday, Brno City Hall said it is not against mobile applications and new taxi services but they have to be provided in line with the law.
Uber argues it is not a common taxi company but the court ruled that it is.
Some of Uber’s services are banned in other European cities. But the company still operates in the Czech capital, Prague.
The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office issued four citations during a Traffic Enforcement Blitz held Dec. 1-7. The citations were issued for two speed violations, one adult seat belt violation, and one marked lanes violation. Deputies made 25 traffic stops and also issued 22 warnings.
A traffic blitz is currently being conducted through Dec. 31 at various hours and in various locations throughout the county. Deputies will look for impaired drivers and violations associated with impaired driving.
Traffic blitzes are funded through a grant from the Ohio Department of Public Safety.
WASHINGTON: The United States on Friday banned the export of weapons and defense services to South Sudan, stepping up pressure against President Salva Kiir to end the country’s four-year conflict.
“The Department of State today announces that it is implementing restrictions on the export of defense articles and defense services into South Sudan,” State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert said in a statement.
While the United States government does not conduct arms sales to South Sudan, the move prevents any American company or citizen from sending military equipment or services to the country’s warring factions.
The unilateral embargo is another signal by Washington that it is losing patience with Kiir after ceasefires have been repeatedly violated.—Reuters
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Ingles managed 16 points (6-9 FG, 4-6 3Pt), two assists and one rebound across 27 minutes in Friday's 129-97 win over the Suns.
Ingles' blistering stretch from the field continued Friday, as he's now shot 58.6 percent (41-for-70) over his last eight games. The sharpshooting Aussie has drained 10 of 14 shots from distance over the last two contests as well, helping the Jazz to back-to-back 129-point tallies. Given his scoring upside and ability to get hot for multi-game stretches, he retains solid appeal in multiple categories for those in deeper formats.
During the summer months, the Catholic Herald continues to publish weekly, except for seven issues. Following are the remaining issue dates skipped and deadlines for issues prior to the weeks skipped:
• No issue -- June 21
• No issue -- July 5: Copy/ad deadline for June 28 issue is June 21.
• No issue -- July 19: Copy/ad deadline for July 12 issue is July 5.
• No issue -- August 2: Copy/ad deadline for July 26 is issue is July 19.
• No issue -- August 16: Copy/ad deadline for August 9 issue is August 2.
When you're happy you enjoy the music. When you sad you understand the lyrics. Witch one are you? #ThePresident
It appears more deals with Democrats may be in the president's future after the president reinforced his new approach on Twitter; John Roberts has the roundup on 'Special Report'
NEW YORK — The New York Police Department says it is responding to a report of an explosion near Times Square.
At least one person is injured and one person is in custody, according to our news partners WPIX in New York.
The response is centered in the area of the Port Authority bus terminal.
The NYPD is responding to reports of an explosion of unknown origin at 42nd Street and 8th Ave, #Manhattan. The A, C and E line are being evacuated at this time. Info is preliminary, more when available. pic.twitter.com/7vpNT97iLC — NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) December 11, 2017
It’s led to delays along some of the subway lines that pass beneath the bus terminal.
Some passengers have been evacuated as a precaution.
There were no immediate reports of injuries.
This is a developing story. We will update with the latest.
Someone broke into Gabe Bullard's vehicle earlier this week in southeast Topeka, making off with only a couple of items, neither of which had much monetary value. But one of those items was extremely meaningful to Bullard: an urn containing the ashes of his late brother, Chris, who died at the age of 29 in 2010.
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Similar to the Women's March, a sister Tax March will take place on Saturday, April 15 at 12 p.m. the Idaho State Capitol, corresponding with the many national Tax Marches occurring the same day. The march is a response to President Donald Trump's decision to not release his tax returns.
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The Richland County Sheriff's Department is warning against a person or group of people posing as members of their department.
The sheriff's department says the scammers are asking people to call a fake phone number and report information on fake incidents. The scammers are doing this to collect personal information.
The sheriff's department advises people to not call this number. If you know who these individuals are, you are asked to report them to the sheriff's department or to Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC.
Scam alert! An individual or group is posing as the RCSD referring people to call 803-477-3056 for information on fake incidents, i.e. fake shootings. It is a fake phone number used to collect personal information!! Do NOT call it! pic.twitter.com/Um0B4zsPkx — RCSD (@RCSD) December 11, 2017
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MADISON — Foxconn Technology Group officials say the state Department of Natural Resources has approved air permits for a $10 billion flat-screen manufacturing campus in Mount Pleasant.
The Taiwanese company issued a news release Tuesday saying that the agency has approved air permits for the plant campus. The company has applied for a half-dozen air permits but the release doesn’t offer any details.
The DNR’s website indicates the agency approved an air permit for a Foxconn employee training facility in October and signed off on a permit for two cement processing plants on April 10. The site doesn’t show any other approvals.
DNR spokesman James Dick didn’t immediately reply to an email seeking more information.
SIT suspect that the four leaders, one of them a retired Army Colonel, of a pro-Hindutva outfit hatched the plot to kill Gauri Lankesh and other rationalists. The 6 persons arrested in connection with the case so far were only the executioners.
SIT suspect that the four leaders, one of them a retired Army Colonel, hatched the plot to kill Gauri Lankesh and other rationalists.
The Special Investigation Team (SIT), probing the murder of journalist-activist Gauri Lankesh, has revealed that 4 top-level satraps of a pro-Hindutva outfit hatched the plot to kill her and other rationalists.
According to reports, the 6 persons arrested in connection with the case were only the executioners and 4 other persons were involved in conceiving the entire plan. The investigators have launched a hunt to nab these 4 accused.
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Orlando Pride defender Ali Krieger will miss four to six weeks with an MCL injury in her right knee. (Phelan M. Ebenhack/Special to Orlando Sentinel)
Defender Ali Krieger, who until Saturday had played every minute since joining the Orlando Pride before the 2017 season, will miss the next four to six weeks with a right knee injury.
Krieger suffered a medial collateral ligament (MCL) injury in her knee in the 66th minute of the Pride’s 5-2 victory over the Chicago Red Stars on Saturday. She was subbed off for the first time in her Pride career in the 70th minute.
Krieger has been a versatile defender this season and has been deployed at right back and centerback.
The club released a statement saying Krieger was evaluated at Orlando Health on Tuesday.
She was present for the Pride’s Wednesday training session, but didn’t participate in the warm-ups that were open to the media.
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Baby found in home with fatal overdose victim
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WOLO) – Police in Myrtle Beach say a baby was found in a home where two adults overdosed.
Christopher Griffin was charged with neglect after investigators say he and a woman overdosed on heroine.
Police say Griffin responded to the anti-overdose drug narcan.
According to an incident report the woman who has yet to be identified died at the scene.
Police say an eight-month-old baby was taken by EMT from the house and placed in DSS care.
It is often underappreciated just how quickly a country’s fortunes can change. In 2004, Germany was considered the sick man of Europe. Five years later, after some judicious reforms to its labor market, it was Europe’s economic powerhouse. Four years ago, Spain was widely dismissed as an economic basket case, one step away from national bankruptcy and euro exit. Yet since mid-2013, it has been growing at around 3% a year and created two million jobs.
That points to a second aspect to economic turnarounds: They are rarely...
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Columbia police, fire department and EMS personnel responded about 3:10 p.m. Monday to a three-vehicle crash with one vehicle fully engulfed in flames on Route 3 at North Main Street.
Initial reports are that one person was transported by ambulance to an area hospital.
Northbound traffic was shut down at the intersection as crews worked the scene. The vehicles involved were a maroon GMC passenger van, which caught fire, a Chevrolet Silverado and a Chevy Equinox.
Telegram is back in the AppStore after being absent there since midnight CET.
Every day 500,000+ users download Telegram for Android and another ~100,000 download Telegram for iOS.
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Last year, Facebook looked several times at Snapchat, a company that reportedly refused to be acquired by the social giant, for new features in Facebook Messenger, and its Instagram services. From a report on Recode:
Apparently, Lil Wayne fans didn’t get his previous memo. At a recent concert, Weezy told a crowd that his people plan to shoot if they didn’t put some respeck on his name.
During his recent performance at the Cannabis Cup in San Bernardino, California things were being thrown at the stage and President Carter stuck to his guns, literally. “I got New Orleans people with me and all they know how to throw back is shoot. They’ll just shoot” he calmly explained.
This is the second time the “Lollylop” rapper has threatened to respond with gunfire if stuff is hurled at him while performing. Earlier this year he briefed the crowd in a similar fashion at the Jumanji Festival in Sydney saying “Okay, so let me let you know, where I’m from. I think you all know that’s the States — we don’t throw shit on stage because all my n*gg*s got pistols and they don’t know who to shoot at.”
Thankfully, both shows went off without anyone getting hurt.
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Pursuit reaches speeds of 106 mph, ends in Fargo
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — A 21-year-old man was arrested after leading police on a chase that reached speeds of more than 100 mph and ended in Fargo.
The North Dakota Highway Patrol says a trooper tried stopping the Enderlin man for speeding Saturday afternoon on Highway 18 about seven miles south of Casselton. KFGO reports that's when the SUV sped away and headed east on Interstate 94.
Troopers twice used spike strips to stop the vehicle, but they were unsuccessful.
The 25-mile pursuit ended at Sanford Hospital where the man was arrested on possible charges of reckless driving, drunken driving, fleeing and driving under suspension.
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UTILCO introduces a new series of tools for linemen including in-line and pistol grip cutters and crimpers. The battery-powered, hydraulic tools are built to sustain rigorous use and harsh environments for those working in the field. The pivoting head enables use in confined spaces and to maneuver at any angle. The tools were designed to minimize maintenance time and costs however, if necessary, the tools are backed by the company's UtilPro Service Protection Program.
JOHANNESBURG, April 3 South Africa's rand and government bonds started the week on the back foot as political uncertainty weighed on sentiment after last week's cabinet reshuffle that saw changes at the Treasury.
* At 0640 GMT, the rand traded at 13.4500 per dollar, 0.2 percent weaker from its New York close on Friday.
* New finance minister Malusi Gigaba signalled on Saturday he would oversee a redistribution of wealth to the country's black majority, as a row over the sacking of his predecessor laid bare bitter divisions within the ruling ANC party.
* Focus in the week also on Moody's credit ratings review due on Friday.
* Stocks were set to open higher at 0700 GMT, with the JSE securities exchange's Top-40 futures index up 0.24 percent.
* In fixed income, the yield for the benchmark government bond due in 2026 rose 9 basis points to 8.94 percent. (Reporting by Olivia Kumwenda-Mtambo; Editing by Tom Heneghan)
Alexis Nyquist, Gracie Wood and Kiersten Hoffman all homered, part of big days at the plate for all three in a big 11-5 Region 6 win. The win evens the Dragons' region record at 1-1 and improves their overall record to 4-1.
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Although one fatal crash happened Saturday, the majority of the other vehicle accidents for the holiday weekend only resulted in either minor or no injuries. A Freightliner truck driver from Uniontown had minor injuries after his tractor-trailer overturned on I-80 on Thursday morning.
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The Board of Library Directors commissioned Tim Bonney of Shelton to carve a bench to dedicate to former Board Chair of more than 30 years and supporter for more than 45 years, Barbara Glover.
Regarding Jillian Kay Melchior’s “Rough Social Justice at Evergreen State” (op-ed, May 23): The situation at Evergreen State and many other campuses reminds me of nothing so much as the Chinese Cultural Revolution of 50 years ago. Perhaps we should think of Evergreen as “the Cultural Revolution with American characteristics.”
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An attorney for Powell, Bart McMahon, confirmed the settlement but said he could not discuss the terms because it is confidential.
× Police: Man dead following shooting at 49th and Center
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened Wednesday evening, June 14th.
It happened near 49th and Center.
Police said a man was shot and killed at this location.
The circumstances surrounding this shooting are under investigation.
Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates.
Like it or not, Valentine's Day is often a litmus test -- for both the giver and recipient. If a gift is too cliche, it's a deal breaker. If it's too weird, well, that scares some people off.So this creepy little orangutan love doll is the perfect way to see if you and your Valentine are in sync. If they like it: Cool. If they like it too much? Deal breaker!
NEWARK, N.J. >> “Jersey Shore” star Michael “The Situation” Sorrentino and his brother pleaded not guilty Monday to additional tax fraud charges.
Michael and Marc Sorrentino entered their pleas during an arraignment in federal court in Newark.
The brothers previously pleaded not guilty to charges they filed bogus tax returns on nearly $9 million and claimed millions in personal expenses as business expenses.
Michael Sorrentino was indicted this month on charges including tax evasion, structuring bank deposits to avoid reporting requirements and falsifying records. Marc Sorrentino was charged with falsifying records to obstruct a grand jury investigation.
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Closure of Abuja airport: Minna airport best alternative – Niger govt
The federal government has announced that it would use the Kaduna airport as an alternative for the six-week closure.
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Andrés Manuel López Obrador, Mexico's Leftist president-elect, has pledged to waive the right to close protection normally afforded to its leaders despite the high level of crime.
Mr López Obrador won a landslide in Mexico’s presidential election on Sunday with a promise to give what he calls “the mafia of power” its marching orders.
He often says that the only way to do that is to end corruption and to more effectively pursue the organised criminal gangs between the high levels of violence.
Over 130 local candidates and other politicians have been murdered since campaigning began in September, and drug violence has resulted in more than 200,000 deaths in just over a decade.
But rather than retreating into a bunker, Mr López Obrador is promising to dissolve the institutions that currently provide presidential security, as well as the nation’s intelligence agency.
READ ISLAND, B.C- Though the wildfire on Read Island is still out of control, the Coastal Fire Center said crews are optimistic that designation will change by the end of the day.
According to the BC Wildfire Service, the fire is located towards the middle of the island, south of Mount William and west of Bird Cove.
Coastal Fire said that crews have managed to create a ‘hose-lay’ around about 80% of the fire, which means they have access to extinguish flames in all of that area.
The fire center added that crews are not expecting problems from the wind, as they were anticipating it and prepared the necessary resources to deal with it.
The fire, which started on Monday, is currently estimated at 8 hectares.
15 personnel and 1 helicopter are still on the scene, including two tree fallers to create access.
We will be updating as the story progresses.
To celebrate the FT’s Business Book of the Year Award, our star columnists recommend six top reads for bringing solace and advice in turbulent times and challenge listeners to read them in 12 weeks. In the first episode of our second series, Rana Foroohar and Andrew Hill discuss Tim Wu’s The Attention Merchants.
A pair of football fans are getting to go to Super Bowl LII the day before the big game -- that's because they won a specially-outfitted suite complete with a bed! Bruce Beck reports. (Published 5 hours ago)
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Renovations on one of the lower entrances to Midtown Plaza, to make the mall more attractive and accessible, are wrapping up this week. Midtown Plaza general manager Terry Napper said the mall is in talks with possible new retailers for Midtown Plaza, and he said the former Sears location will be divided up.
MOGADISHU, Somalia — A Somali journalist says a car bomb killed a fellow journalist in the capital late Monday.
Ahmed Mohamed, who works for Kalsan TV, said Mohamed Ibrahim, a news presenter for the same broadcaster, died at a hospital after being injured by a bomb which concealed in his car in Mogadishu's Wadajir district.
There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the blast.
Rhimes wrote in a statement that she was grateful to the network for giving her career a start, but she was looking forward to expanding her audience and “creative identity” with Netflix. “Starting today, we are thrilled to begin creating new Shondaland stories with Netflix,” she wrote.
She wrote that she and Netflix Chief Content Officer Ted Sarandos had developed a plan for the next phase of Rhimes’ career. She said Netflix offered her and her team “limitless possibilities.”
“I’ve gotten the chance to know Shonda and she’s a true Netflixer at heart — she loves TV and films, she cares passionately about her work, and she delivers for her audience,” Sarandos wrote.
No financial terms of the deal were disclosed. The news release also didn’t state how long Rhimes and her company would produce series for Netflix.
Rhimes, 47, has been nominated for three Emmy Awards, all for her work on “Grey’s Anatomy.” The long-running series begins its 14th season next month.
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Kids and grownup collectors should lay their own tracks to Independence, where KD Trains hosts the Independence Train & Toy Show in at Elmwood Rec Center.
Miniature train sets seem to be one of the most enduring of all toys. Model railroad kits still fascinate all ages, as they have for the past 100-plus years. Here, more than 50 dealers will have toy trains in all gauges, plus other vintage playthings and even some honest-to-goodness railroad memorabilia. Trades are welcome. Food and drink (dining car style?) will also be offered.
Admission is $5. Children under 12 get in free with a paid adult admission. Ample parking is free.
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Authorities confiscated 10,000 gallons of illegal alcohol from tourist hot spots in Mexico.Officials raided 31 resorts and nightclubs after reports of counterfeit liquor being served to customers.Two bars were shut down, including a lobby bar where Abbey Connor, 20, of Wisconsin allegedly drank tainted alcohol and later drowned in a pool during a family vacation in January.Connor was found facedown in the pool at Iberostar Paraiso resort in Playa del Carmen. Her brother suffered a concussion. He said he doesn't remember what happened and there were reportedly no cameras.The popular Fat Tuesday bar in Cancun has been temporarily shut down.
24 Hailey College graduates get SBP jobs
Punjab University Hailey College of Banking & Finance (HCBF) graduates, who have completed their MBA, have been selected for the post of grade-I officer in the State Bank of Pakistan.
According to a PU press release issued Thursday, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) had invited applications for the post of officer grade-I and the seats for Punjab were 25 out of which 24 PU HCBF’s graduates have been selected for the jobs. PU VC Dr Zafar Moeen Nasir has congratulated the college faculty members and the selected students on this achievement. Meanwhile, on the directions of PU Vice Chancellor 18 senior clerks who were awaiting their promotions had been promoted to assistants on seniority cum fitness basis. —
April 12 Coca Cola Bottling Co Consolidated :
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* Coca Cola Bottling Co Consolidated - Somerset LOI contemplates company exchanging certain of its exclusive distribution rights and associated assets licensed by Coca-Cola Co
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ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The company that runs the Hibernia platform off Newfoundland has pleaded guilty after it continued to operate after a crude oil leak that saw 6,000 litres spill into the North Atlantic.
The Hibernia Management and Development Company was fined $80,000 and ordered to pay $170,000 into the federal Environmental Damages Fund.
Newfoundland and Labrador's offshore energy regulator announced in 2015 it had laid charges in connection with the spill.
An agreed statement of facts says about 6,000 litres of crude oil leaked from Hibernia's offshore loading system starting on Dec. 27, 2013.
It was blamed on a slightly open valve which a supply vessel closed about five days later.
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I want to mention those women who have to suffer due to ‘Tripe Talaq’. I admire their courage. We are with them in their struggles
Victims of triple talaq stood against the practice and ran a campaign against this practice. “I salute women who stood against triple talaq,” said PM Modi.
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Brigitte Nielsen is ready to give motherhood another shot.
The Danish actress, 54, revealed she was expecting her fifth child on Instagram earlier this week.
“family getting larger [heart emoji],” she wrote alongside a photo showing off her rather sizable baby bump.
After getting her start as a model at the beginning of the ‘80s, Nielsen starred in the fantasy film “Red Sonja” in 1985, which co-starred Arnold Schwarzenegger. That year she also appeared in “Rocky IV” with then-husband Sylvester Stallone, who she also starred alongside in “Cobra” the next year.
Nielsen, who’s been married five times, already has four sons, ranging in age from 23 to 34.
A rep for the actress did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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Linden Teen charged for robbing woman, attacking Police
A teenager was remanded to prison on Monday when he appeared before Magistrate Ann McLennan in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts.
On February 8, last, at Canvas City, Wismar Linden, while being armed with a gun the teen allegedly robbed Lynnette Richmond of four gold chains value $210,000, four rings value $80,000 and one silver ring value $3,500.
It is also alleged that on February 7, last, at the Mackenzie Sport Club Ground, Linden he assaulted a police officer.
The handy man pleaded not guilty to the charges.
While Police Prosecutor Deniro Jones did not gave facts in the matters he objected to bail based on the serious nature of the offence and penalty it attracts.
The defendant was remanded to prison and he will make his next Court appearance on February 21, at the Linden Magistrate’s Court.
BUCKSPORT — Singer-songwriter Stesha Cano and The Wicked Freakin’ Jerks will be performing on Wednesday, Aug. 16, from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Lighthouse Arts Center, 86 Main St. in Bucksport.
The concert is part of the town’s Wednesday on Main summer event series.
Cano has been making music in multiple genres since she stepped on the scene in 2005. Singing jazz standards, rhythm and blues or modern pop, she breathes life into every syllable. Ever expanding and refining her sultry, soulful sound, and after a season in the hallowed jazz halls of New Orleans, Cano and her band create tight, playful sounds, rife with improvisation and joy.
The suggested donation is $10.
For more information, call Paula Kee at 266-7999 or visit www.bucksportwom.com.
A technology company has leased 5,000 square feet in a North Branford industrial property.
U.K.-based Aberlink USA Inc., which offers a wide range of industrial service software, will use their space at 8 Commerce Drive for storage and distribution, and also as a showroom for their products.
Kevin Geenty of the Geenty Group represented Aberlink and the landlord, Douglas Bredbury.
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The speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Justin Okonoboh, has been impeached.
It is not immediately clear what led to the development, but senior state government officials confirmed it to PREMIUM TIMES at noon Monday.
Over the past two months, speculation had flared that Mr. Okonoboh, who assumed office barely a year ago, might be impeached.
Mr. Okonoboh's predecessor, Victor Edoror, was impeached under similar circumstances in June 2016.
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IMF should stop making unreasonable demands from Greece-Tsakalotos
BERLIN, Feb 15 The International Monetary Fund should stop making unreasonable demands from Greece if it wants to participate in the country's bailout, Finance Minister Euclid Tsakalotos said on Wednesday, urging the lender to act fast.
Toastmasters District 65 awarded the Gilded Gavel to Marlene Markham DTM at the Fall Toastmasters Conference in Syracuse in honor of her 40 years of membership in Toastmasters International. This worldwide organization has more than 25 different clubs in the Rochester area alone. Markham joined the Canalside Toastmasters Club on Market Street in Brockport when it was chartered in 1977.
Markham presently serves as the Vice President of Public Relations in the “Rochester Advanced Club.” The club focuses on practicing good Communication and Leadership skills, which are valuable in all walks of life.
She said, “I never met a Toastmaster I didn’t like and this club continues to be a highlight of my life and I plan to be involved of this organization always.” She invites the public to come and visit a club meeting. Contact mmm43race@aol.com for more information.
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Rep. Steve Scalise Still Critical Needs More Surgeries
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GOP House Whip Steve Scalise is still in critical condition at the hospital after being shot by James T. Hodgkinson during the congressional baseball practice.
Scalise suffered a single rifle shot to his left hip, but the bullet traveled across his pelvis, injuring organs and fracturing bones ... according to MedStar Washington Hospital. He immediately underwent surgery, and needed another procedure just to stop the bleeding.
Doctors says Scalise will need additional operations. For now, his condition remains critical.
President Trump and the First Lady went to the hospital to see Scalise and the others who were injured -- including 2 police officers -- during the intense gun battle.
The McLean 5K Fun Run, hosted by the McLean Community Center with the support of event sponsors Century 21 New millennium, Chain Bridge Bank and the Greater McLean Chamber of Commerce, is coming back this fall. The race is slated for Saturday, Oct. 7 and will start from the McLean Square Shopping Center (6621 Old Dominion Dr., McLean). Individual Registration costs $35. The event features a certified course through the heart of McLean and is designed to appeal to runners of all abilities. For more i
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The cupboards are better stocked today, thanks to those who turned up to support Inter Parish Ministry at the Circle of Hope Celebration ’17.
The event raised a record $93,000 for Choice Food Pantries and support programs.
The evening included dinner by the bite and an auction.
Event co-chairs were Steve and Kris Mullin; and master of ceremonies was Thom Brennaman.
Sponsors included Fort Washington Investment Advisors, Dawn Management, Park National Bank and Ohio Valley Productions.
Brennaman joined IPM’s CEO, Lindsey Ein, in honoring volunteers. Circle of Hope Award recipients were Peggy Magnesen, Earl Mills, Dale Moore and Mary Moore. Shannon Mills received the Owlett One of A Kind Award, while Dick Durand and Erick Harback won the Builder of Hope Award.
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On the two-year anniversary of the Paris Accord, world leaders are gathering in the French capital for the "One Planet" summit to discuss stepping up efforts against global warming. CNN's Melissa Bell has more.
LAHORE, Mar 19 (APP):The Sports Board Punjab has set up a 20-bed makeshift hospital, in collaboration with the General Hospital,
at the National Hockey Stadium to cope with any medical emergency for the two Pakistan Super League (PSL) matches in Lahore.
The hospital is equipped with an operation theater and a blood bank. Doctors and paramedical staff has
also been deputed.
It has been established on the instruction of Secretary Sports Punjab Muhammad Aamir Jan as a part of the
elaborate arrangements for the matches, to be played at the Gaddafi Stadium on Wednesday and Thursday
(March 21 and 22).
With no cell service, Mick Ohman managed to stay alive until he came across a dirt biker who took him to safety.
On the second album by the Milwaukee trio, Chris Head & The Honchos progress along their take on rockin’ Americana. Singer/guitarist Head may be at his most compelling when there’s narrative tension in his lyrics, heightened by the Honchos’ tempo. Even when he sings at a more relaxed clip, though, he can come up with salient observations on virtues of working-class life and the changing of gender mores. It’s nothing fancy, purposefully so, but Head comes from what sounds like an honest place where there’s room for humor in heartbreak, too.
Reports: Turkish police detain 8 people in connection with Istanbul nightclub attack; gunman not among those in custody.
Steven Harris, who faces charges of first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder, had his preliminary hearing set for July 21 at 1 p.m. in the Riley County District Courthouse. Harris is suspected of being the man behind the trigger on the night of May 21 in a shooting at the 2800 block of Nelson's Landing in Manhattan that left 39-year-old German Gonzalez-Garcia dead at the scene.
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LONDON, FEBUARY 3, ARMENPRESS. Non-ferrous and minor metals prices for 2 february:
“Armenpress” reports the price of aluminum up by 0.52% to $2227.00, copper price up by 0.60% to $7110.00, lead price up by 0.15% to $2656.00, nickel price up by 2.03% to $13830.00, tin price down by 0.78% to $21560.00, zinc price down by 0.14% to $3527.00, molybdenum price stood at $16000.00, cobalt price up by 0.62% to $81000.00.
Measurement unit is 1 tonne.
Since its debut album 15 years ago, Elbow has let its songs take their natural course. With music that never feels rushed or bogged down with overblown choruses, the lyrical tales wash over us carried on mellifluous melodies. If “Magnificent (She Says)” is any indication, we have a joyous and upbeat new album to look forward to next month.
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House Oversight chair Jason Chaffetz, House Intelligence Committee chair Devin Nunes refuse to investigate administration's Russian ties.
“Espionage? What espionage?”
House Republicans can hang their hats on the refusal of their key oversight committees to investigate a subject which places our national security in grave danger:
The infiltration of the Executive branch at the highest levels by officials working on behalf of Russian interests.
Both Jason Chaffetz, chair of the House Oversight Committee, and Devin Nunes, chair of the House Intelligence Committee, have ruled out investigating
A youth uses his pillow as a bag to collect rice from the pavement that shook loose from a food cargo truck in Puerto Cabello, Venezuela. Photo / AP As throngs of Venezuelans trek to Brazil in search of food and medicine, hospitals along Brazil's sparsely populated northern border are struggling to pick up the pieces of Venezuela's failing health-care system.
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Top high school prospect Marvin Bagley III has committed to Duke and is eligible to play in the 2017-18 season, immediately making the Blue Devils a top national-title contender.
Bagley made his announcement on ESPN's SportsCenter on Monday night.
The 6-foot-11 Bagley is widely considered the top recruit of the 2018 recruiting class, but last month petitioned the NCAA to reclassify and become college eligible for the upcoming season.
Bagley went on campus visits in July to Duke and USC, with UCLA also in the mix.
Bagley started his high school career at Tempe Corona del Sol High School and ended up at Southern California's Chatsworth Sierra Canyon High School.
The long, athletic big man will likely be in the mix to be the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA draft whenever he decides to leave college.
Australia's largest super fund, AustralianSuper, will deepen its push to managing more of its $130 billion asset pile itself in the wake of another strong annual result for its 2.2 million members.
Mark Delaney, deputy chief executive and chief investment officer, confirmed on Wednesday that the fund was on track to have 50 per cent of its assets managed in-house in five years' time, an increase from about 30 per cent now.
Australian Super chief investment officer Mark Delaney Photo: Arsineh Houspian
Earlier this year, as part of the strategy to save on fees by bringing more of the investment management in-house, AustralianSuper terminated the $1.8 billion Australian shares mandate of stock picker John Sevior's Airlie Funds Management.
Australia's funds management industry earns most of its fees from managing the investment mandates of superannuation funds.
By cutting external managers and doing more in-house, AustralianSuper makes cost savings of up to a third on hiring external managers.
PHOENIX — Keonta Vernon made all eight of his shots from the field and finished with 19 points in 23 minutes to help Grand Canyon beat Grambling State 87-53 on Saturday night.
Vernon was the first to be perfect from the field on eight-plus attempts since Grand Canyon transitioned to Division I in 2013 and the fourth in program history.
Joshua Braun added 13 points, Matt Jackson scored 12 and Shaq Carr had 11 for the Antelopes (6-2), who led by as many as 20 in the first half and 18 at the break. They held the Tigers without a field goal for over seven minutes in the second half and had their largest lead at 79-41 with 4:29 to go.
Jason Perry-Murray had 13 points and 12 rebounds and Ivy Smith Jr. added 12 for Grambling State (3-6).
The Tigers scored the opening basket, Grand Canyon’s Braun answered with a 3-pointer and the Antelopes led the rest of the way.
“I just didn’t like who I was. If something was bothering me that would start to come up — and I would start feeling angry or depressed or upset — I would almost ignore it. I would shove it even further down, so I wouldn’t have to deal with it, so I would never have to talk about it. It got to my tipping point, where I just blew up. I couldn’t take it any longer.”
— Michael Phelps, on his battle with anxiety and depression, in the new IndieFlix original documentary, Angst. “
David Tyree; Santa; Antonio Pierce. Breakfast with Santa benefitting Tackle Kids Cancer at HackensackUMC Fitness & Wellness Powered by the Giants in Maywood. 12/09/2017 (Photo: Seth Litroff/Special to NorthJersey.com)
Santa and former New York Giants, Antonio Pierce and David Tyree, visited families at HackensackUMC Fitness & Wellness Powered by the Giants in Maywood. The day benefitted the Tackle Kids Cancer program.
CLOSE The New York Giants and Santa team up for a charity fundraiser to help fight children’s cancer. Joan Verdon/NorthJersey.com
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Roseanne Barr was back on Twitter trying to defend herself, hours after she said she would leave the platform in the wake of a racist tweet aimed at Valerie Jarrett that led to ABC canceling her revived sitcom.
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(CNN) If you watch "The Bachelor," you know Rebekah Martinez. She's the free spirit with the pixie cut who established great chemistry with the former race car driver looking for true love.
Martinez did something else notable.
She has so far managed to appear on five of this season's episodes of the long-running, wildly popular TV show while simultaneously occupying a spot on the missing persons list in Humboldt County, California.
It's unclear how this happened, but it's known that "Bachelor" contestants can only say so much about their involvement in the show.
Bad communications helped, too. CNN has not been able to reach Martinez for comment.
Anchorage roads were receiving freezing rain early Friday, amid a storm that swept across the state this week, and drivers should expect slick roads on their morning commutes. The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory for the Anchorage area Thursday calling for 2 to 7 inches of overnight snow, as well as a Mat-Su winter storm warning for 10 to 13 inches of snow in higher elevations.
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A crowd of England fans watching the World Cup last-16 clash with Colombia in London on July 3 erupted in celebration as defender Eric Dier resolved a tense penalty shootout with a goal that put England through to the quarter finals. The video was filmed at Boxpark Croydon where hundreds of fans gathered to see the match. Credit: Boxpark Croydon via Storyful
April 24 (Reuters) - Menlo Therapeutics Inc:
* MENLO THERAPEUTICS - CO’S PARTNERS FOR COMMERCIALIZATION OF SERLOPITANT IN JAPAN, INFORMED DECISION TO HALT JAPANESE PHASE 2 CLINICAL TRIAL OF SERLOPITANT
* MENLO SAYS JT TORII HAS INDICATED THEY ARE REEVALUATING THEIR SERLOPITANT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM BASED UPON EVOLVING COMMERCIAL CONSIDERATIONS IN JAPAN
* MENLO THERAPEUTICS INC - BASED UPON COMMUNICATION WITH JT TORII, CO EXPECTS JT TORII LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR SERLOPITANT WILL ULTIMATELY BE TERMINATED Source text (bit.ly/2qZpi4G) Further company coverage:
Toshiba has decided not to sell any stake in its chip business before the current business year ends, a source close to the matter said Wednesday, in a move that makes it certain the company will have a negative net worth at the end of the year.
The industrial conglomerate, which was listed on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange in 1949, will be downgraded to the Second Section if it fails to avoid negative net worth, a precarious financial situation, by the end of the business year on March 31.
Toshiba's decision comes a day after the company estimated a loss of 712.5 billion yen ($6.23 billion) from its U.S. nuclear business in the April-December period on an unaudited basis and fell into negative net worth of 191.2 billion yen at the end of December.
Fortunately, Horan had a clean Boston Bruins jersey with his name on the back, and the boys were able to hit an Irish pub even though Sheeran looked like a Horan fanboy.
Last week (Dec. 7), Horan shared the story on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and to back up his tale he showed a photo of Sheeran in the black and yellow jersey. "As if we weren't already recognizable enough," Horan joked.
In addition to being interviewed by Fallon, Horan took the Tonight Show stage for the third time this year to sing "Too Much To Ask," from his post-One Direction album Flicker, which came out in October. Watch Horan's interview with Fallon and check out the singer's performance of "Too Much To Ask" here.
No casualty was reported, officials said.
Three coaches of the Ajmer-Jammu Tawi Puja Express derailed on Jaipur-Phulera double track around 3.43 pm today.
No casualty was reported, officials said.
Three sleeper coaches — S2, S3 and S9 — derailed when the train had just departed from a yard at Phulera junction towards Jaipur, North Western Railway (NWR) CPRO Tarun Jain said.
“No passenger was injured in the mishap, and restoration work is underway. The track would be restored soon,” he said.
Senior officers from the North Western Railway also supervised the work.
This is the second such incident in the zone since this morning.
An SLR coach of Lalgarh-Dibrugarh Express derailed near Hanumangarh in Rajasthan after hitting a wild animal in the wee hours today.
There was no casualty and restoration of track was completed for smooth running of trains, an NWR spokesman said.
WASHINGTON, May 30 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he expects major drug companies to cut prices on their products, but did not provide details.
“You’re going to have some big news. I think we’re going to have some of the big drug companies in two weeks said they’re going to announce, because of what we did, they’re going to announce voluntary massive drops in prices,” Trump said at a signing ceremony for a new law making it easier for seriously ill people to try experimental treatments. (Reporting by Steve Holland Writing by Lisa Lambert Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
Man charged with suspended driving after being recognized by police.
Kingston Police said in a news release that at about 8 p.m. a man was driving a vehicle and turned onto Birchwood Drive when he came across an officer on patrol. The patrol officer recognized the man and knew that he was a suspended driver. The officer also noted that the vehicle he was driving was not registered to him.
The man made eye-contact with the officer and then appeared to try to escape the situation by making several quick turns. The officer conducted a U-turn and quickly caught up with the man.
A records check confirmed the man was on two driving suspensions and the 36-year-old local man was charged under the Highway Traffic Act with two counts of drive under suspension. The vehicle was towed and impounded.
—The Whig-Standard
Coachella Easter bunnies; Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany steers his car during the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix, at the Formula One Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain; Men riding decorated horses are mirrored in a puddle during the traditional Easter procession of Sorbs in Klein Radden, eastern Germany. These are some of the photos of the day.
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March 29 Broo Ltd
* Unit sorrento brewery has entered into an agreement to acquire a restaurant and bar hospitality business located on ocean beach road
* Entered into a heads of agreement for the lease of a site in delacombe
* Initial refurbishment works been completed, and mildura brewery pub is due to re-commence operations in week commencing 3 April 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
There are a number of unwanted anniversaries being 'celebrated' by the teams hoping to rival Mercedes for the F1 titles this season, so we are not the only ones hoping 2018 is a little less predictable.
The 2018 season is live on BBC Radio 5 live and the BBC Sport website, and gets under way with the Australian Grand Prix from 23-26 March.
READ MORE: Halos, heartbreak & Hamojis: historic season set to begin down under
BUENOS AIRES, March 18 (Reuters) - The European Central Bank is on a path towards normalising its ultra-easy monetary policy as inflation in the euro zone accelerates, albeit slower than expected, ECB policymaker Francois Villeroy de Galhau said on Sunday.
“We are making progress on the inflation front... although a bit slower than we had expected,” Villeroy de Galhau, the governor of France’s central bank, said before attending a G20 summit in Buenos Aires. “Our policy is on a path to normalisation.” (Reporting By Francesco Canepa; Editing by Andrea Ricci)
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1:53 Tennessee wildfires damaged more than 100 homes, buildings, say officials
3:46 'He's reloading': 911 call from Emanuel AME after Dylann Roof shot 9 parishioners
1:36 Video: Winthrop basketball holds off Georgia Southern with last-second defensive stand
1:06 Father Christmas surprises students from SC School for Deaf and Blind at Lake Wylie
Once again I abjure you to send me your photos—unless you want this feature to die a miserable death. Thanks! Today we have lovely photos from our regularest regular, the estimable Stephen Barnard from Idaho. His notes are indented:
Cedar Waxwings (Bombycilla cedrorum) with a juvenile:
These enormous dragonflies (species unknown) flew into my house coupled in passion. They were noisy! I picked them up and and took them outside, where they flew off.
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The second annual Falls Church Women’s History Walk took place yesterday afternoon as hundreds of locals turned out to enlighten themselves on the historic contributions of City residents throughout its nearly 70 year history. Posthumous standouts such as City luminary Mary Riley Styles and public servant Cathy Kaye as well as current women making history including Midge Wang, Carol Luten, Mary Gavin and many others were all recognized for the role they’ve played in Falls Church’s evolution.
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Word of the Day – Apr. 17 – Orphic
Adjective: Orphic (OR-fik)
Definition:
1: Melodious; entrancing.
2: Mystical; occult.
Example sentence: Edward’s playing of the piano has a kind of orphic seductiveness.
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Elections Day for Benton and Franklin Counties is on Feb. 14. Ballot drop boxes will close at 8 p.m. that day. Benton County elections will cover school bond issues for Richland School District, Prosser Consolidated School District and Finley School District.
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Boston United Football club has announced tonight’s game against Nuneaton Town has been postponed.
The club took to Facebook and Twitter to announce the match, due to kick-off at Nuneaton’s ground at 7.45pm, due to a power issue at the ground.
Nuneaton Town confirmed the postponement on its website stating there had been a floodlight failure.
Boston United’s post read: “Tonight’s match between Nuneaton Town v Boston United has been postponed due to power issues inside the ground. More to follow...”
Football fans have been left disappointed by the announcement.
One fan took to Twitter and wrote: “You have to be kidding. Wasted my money for a second time!”
The match is due to be rearranged for a later date.
Oasis Barbershop and Salon on 27th and O streets cut out their Sunday to give free haircuts to kids heading back to school. It's something they've been doing for five years, to help ease the back to school financial burden some families face. "We just want to provide them with a safe spot, where they can come and have fun, get a haircut, get a backpack and be ready for school," said KB Sah, who runs the barbershop. Oasis says they expect to serve more than 4,500 ch...
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A man has been charged over fires in Beckenham.
A man has been charged over fires in Beckenham.
ARSON Squad detectives have charged a suspected firebug in relation to two deliberately lit blazes in Beckenham.
It will be alleged a 48-year-old Beckenham man started two scrub fires in Bonewood Court around 5.25am on January 2 and again around 11.15am on January 20.
On both occasions Department of Fire and Emergency Services attended and were able to contain and extinguish the fires before any nearby homes were damaged.
The man has been charged with two counts of lighting a fire likely to injure or damage under the Bushfires Act.
He is due to appear in Perth Magistrates Court today.
SYDNEY: A renewed appetite for iron ore by Chinese steelmakers has driven Australia’s trade surplus back out to A$1 billion (K2.5bil).
In seasonally adjusted terms, the surplus in August came in at A$989 million (K2.47bil) — up 22 per cent from the A$808 million (K2bil) reported in July.
Overall, exports grew by 1 per cent to A$32.2 billion (K80.4bil), while imports were flat at A$31.2 billion (K77.9bil).
However, it was a surge in shipments and a recovery in price of iron ore, particularly for the top quality fines, that drove the improved performance.
The value of iron ore fines exports grew by 19 per cent on the back of a 7 per cent increase in volume and prices going up by 11 per cent over the month. – ABC News
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Southwestern Wisconsin representative announces retirement
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Longtime Republican state Rep. Lee Nerison says he won't seek re-election this fall.
Nerison, of Westby, announced Monday that he plans to retire from the Legislature. He has represented southwestern Wisconsin's 96th Assembly District since 2005. He has served as chairman of the Assembly's agriculture committee since 2011.
The 65-year-old Nerison is the third Assembly member to decide not to seek re-election in the last few months. Republican Rep. Jesse Kremer of Kewaskum announced in January he won't run for a third term and Democrat Terese Berceau announced in February she won't run again. She has represented portions of Madison since 1998.
March 31 Quabit Inmobiliaria SA:
* Said on Thursday its board approved a warrants issue to certain funds advised by Avenue Europe International Management LP (Avenue Europe), giving the right to subscribe for new shares of the company up to a maximum of 6 percent of its share capital
* Average subscription price of 3.25 euros per share during the first two years and of 3.73 euros per share during the last two years
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March 19 (Reuters) - Nameson Holdings Ltd:
* UNIT TO PURCHASE FULLY-AUTOMATED KNITTING MACHINES FOR US$10.1 MILLION FROM SHIMA SEIKI (HONG KONG) LTD ‍​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Man Steals Anniston Police Cruiser
by Rashad Snell
A man has been captured after he allegedly stole an Anniston Police Department car and led officers on a chase.
Anniston Police Chief Shane Denham says the incident happened Sunday evening when a handcuffed suspect in the back of a patrol car manipulated his handcuffs, slipped through the car’s glass window divider and got into the driver’s seat. The suspect took off and a chase began.
The pursuit went on I-20 westbound and ended at exit 156, near Pell City.
The suspect was arrested. The patrol car had minor damage but no other vehicle damage was reported. Nobody was hurt.
Further information hasn’t been released.
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April 6 Para Resources Inc:
* Para arranges $4,000,000 non-brokered private placement
* Private placement will consist of up to 20 million units at a price of $0.20 per unit
* Para Resources - proceeds of private placement to be used to retire portion of acquisition debt for purchase of el limon mine from red rock resources
* Mill operations at El Limon in Colombia re-commenced on April 3rd
* Para Resources Inc - nicaragua milling limited's target production is approximately 10,000 ounces of gold in 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Authorities with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office have taken an unidentified 30-year-old male teacher from Pinson Valley High School into custody after a female student told them he had sexual contact with her.
According to the Sheriff's office, the victim went to school administrators Friday morning to tell them she had been having sexual contact with the teacher.
The principal contacted the school resource deputy who took a report and requested a detective come to the school.
Officials say the victim reported the contact began after the start of the school year and had continued since.
When detectives questioned the teacher, they say he admitted to the relationship.
At that time, the teacher was taken into custody and taken to Jefferson County Jail to await formal charges.
The name of the teacher is currently being withheld until he is formally charged.
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Looking back on your high school prom dress may be embarrassing, but all you can really do is laugh about it. Or, we suppose you can do what Ellen DeGeneres did on Monday's show and turn it into a fun game called "Prom Dress or Craigslist Couch?"
The game went like this: Ellen showed the audience close-up photos of fabric that were either from someone's prom dress or a sofa that's being sold on Craigslist. Ellen and her DJ, Twitch, had to guess which one it was. The photos were then zoomed out to reveal the answer. Some of them were very surprising.
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CANON CITY, Colo. (CBS4)– Investigators are searching for the cause of a fire that damaged a home.
Flames could be seen shooting from the roof of the home on Willow Street in Canon City.
Firefighters say no one was home at the time of the fire. No one was injured.
2 apartment burglaries reported on same Noble Square block
Police are warning Near West Side residents about two apartment burglaries last week on the same block in the Noble Square neighborhood.
In each incident, a burglar or burglars broke into an apartment and stole property, according to an alert from Chicago Police.
One of the burglaries happened between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Dec. 4 in the 900 block of North Noble, police said. The other incident happened about 4:45 p.m. Dec. 4 in the same block.
Anyone with information about the burglaries should call Area Central detectives at (312) 747-8382.
Authorities say one person who was driving a vehicle when it went over an embankment near Sequim, Washington, has died. A Massachusetts woman preparing to go to the hospital for serious pain instead gave birth to an unexpected baby girl.
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Columbia County wants to inform the driving public of a new traffic signal installation. It’s located at William Few Parkway and Chamblin Road.
The light is scheduled to go into flashing mode on Friday October 6th, 2017. The signal will remain in flashing mode for the remainder of this week, including the weekend. The signal is scheduled to be placed into normal stop and go operation on Tuesday, October 10, 2017.
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In this Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017, file photo, Uber CEO Travis Kalanick arrives at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in Beverly Hills, Calif. Kalanick will take a leave of absence for an unspecified period and let his leadership team run the troubled ride-hailing company while he's gone.
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Senator blames “political scramblers” for rally disruption
Sen. Abu Ibrahim (APC Katsina south) has blamed those he called political scramblers for the disruption of Saturday’s All Progressive Congress (APC) rally in Funtua. The disruption occurred at the end of the rally which was attended by Gov. Aminu Masari. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday, Ibrahim dismissed…
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Cleveland Police are now offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of Steve Stephens. The search is now national.
"We're following up on every lead that comes in to us — every single lead," Cleveland police chief says of suspect https://t.co/Okz2bwUl4f pic.twitter.com/spDyhYROlx — CBS News (@CBSNews) April 17, 2017
The suspect is considered to be armed and dangerous.
PLEASE SHARE THESE LATEST DEVELOPMENTS: The manhunt Steve Stephens continues. pic.twitter.com/U3tspr02yG — clevelanddotcom (@clevelanddotcom) April 17, 2017
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How’s this for a power couple?
According to gossip blogger Terez Owens, Nashville Predators star defenceman P.K. Subban and three-time Olympic medallist Lindsey Vonn may be an item.
Vonn “has been spending a bit of time in Nashville,” Owens reports, with the 33-year-old skier’s Instagram account providing evidence that she also attended Subban’s game in Colorado on Sunday.
Subban, who is five years younger than Vonn, gushed about Tiger Woods’ ex-girlfriend last summer during a TV interview on a red carpet.
“It’s hotter outside than Lindsey Vonn looks today, which is pretty hot,” Subban, of Toronto, grinned before the ESPY Awards.
Neither has commented on their alleged relationship.
At the Pyeongchang Olympics in February, Vonn tweeted about being single.
Perhaps Subban answered the Minnesotan’s call? As she tweeted, #worthashot.
ABC News Chief Foreign Correspondent Terry Moran reports from Moscow on Sunday's Russian presidential election and diplomatic fallout with the U.K. and U.S.
(AP) – The Trump administration says it will continue much of the Obama administration’s nuclear weapons policy, but take a more aggressive stance toward Russia.
It says Russia must be convinced it would face “unacceptably dire costs” if it were to threaten even a limited nuclear attack in Europe.
The sweeping review of U.S. nuclear policy does not call for any net increase in strategic nuclear weapons. That position stands in contrast to President Donald Trump’s statement, in a tweet shortly before he took office, that the U.S. “must greatly strengthen and expand its nuclear capability until such time as the world comes to its senses regarding nukes.”
MEEKER | The ERBM Recreation & Park District Family Ice Fishing Day has been tentatively rescheduled for Saturday, Jan. 7. For more information, please contact ERBM Recreation & Park District at 970-878-3403.
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LEROY, Minn. (AP) — Some Minnesota residents are concerned about where they will turn for health care as Mayo Clinic closes or trims service at its smaller clinics.
Minnesota Public Radio reports that the health system’s clinic in LeRoy will close following the departure of important staffers.
The LeRoy clinic is one of at least four closed or consolidated this year. Mayo Clinic officials say they typically close clinics that don’t see many patients or are located near other facilities. Officials say staffing challenges in rural communities are another factor.
LeRoy resident Eileen Evans says she’s not sure where she’ll go to get basic care. The 86-year-old says the nearest alternative is 20 minutes away.
A Mayo Clinic official says the organization is investing in other areas in Minnesota to improve local care.
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Terrence Howard is the “mayne” of the month now after memes of him in different movie scenes, replacing “man” with “mayne” has taken over the Internet.
Aye, X-Mayne assemble! Magneto out here trippin' again mayne pic.twitter.com/wJFCu6O0Ji — brandon / jinx (@Jersey_Jinx) December 8, 2017
Over the weekend, the Empire star proved he has a sense of humor by responding to the hilarious memes dominating social media.
#TerrenceHoward response to the #Mayne memes😂🤣 (via:@theterrencehoward) @theshaderoom A post shared by Terrence Howard Daily® (@terrencehowarddaily) on Dec 10, 2017 at 7:06am PST
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Rusin has allowed a run in all but one of his seven appearances since returning from the disabled list.
Entering the month of May, the long reliever possessed a middling 4.97 ERA and 1.34 WHIP. Those figures have ballooned to 7.29 and 1.57, respectively, following Saturday's debacle against the Reds in which he allowed two runs and failed to record an out. Rusin was quietly one of the Rockies' top relievers last season, producing a 2.65 ERA in 85 frames, but he hasn't been able to recapture that feel at all this year. It's unclear if the intercostal strain that sidelined him in April is still affecting him or not, though it would go a long way in explaining his struggles.
Film producer Kathleen Kennedy has said that there may be a possibility of continuing the story of the iconic "Star Wars" series even after the ninth episode.
The 63-year-old creator has said that if the plot "warrants" it, a new sequel may surface in the future but there is nothing in works as of now, reported The Independent.
"I certainly foresee movies past nine. Whether or not we carry on the Skywalker saga... you know, George (Lucas) always intended nine movies, and whether we continue that or not is something we're talking about right now.
"If the story warrants it, we'll absolutely do it. If it actually inspires new ideas, then we'll probably head in that direction. We just don't know yet," Kennedy told Fandango magazine.
The first trailer of the eight installment of the "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" was launched on April 14.
GENEVA (Reuters) - Syria is heading for a catastrophic partition and could see the return of Islamic State if there is no inclusive peace settlement, U.N. Syria envoy Staffan de Mistura said on Monday.
FILE PHOTO: United Nations Special Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura speaks to attendees after a session of the Syrian Congress of National Dialogue in the Black Sea resort of Sochi, Russia January 30, 2018. REUTERS/Sergei Karpukhin
“The truth is that a soft, long-term partition of Syria, which (is) the one that we are witnessing at the moment, in different areas of control, will be a catastrophe, not only for Syria but for the whole region,” he told an audience at Geneva’s Graduate Institute.
“Without an inclusive political process, including those who are excluded, particularly the majority, the Sunnis, Daesh will come back,” he said, referring to Islamic State by its pejorative Arabic name.
I think we all wanted this weekend's games to turn out differently. Two losses, one win, and the Nationals have their revenge.
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One person has been killed in a firey crash in the Great Southern.
One person has been killed in a firey crash in the Great Southern. Picture: The West Australian
One person has been killed in a fiery crash near Tambellup in the Great Southern late this morning.
Around 10.30am a car left Great Southern Highway and slammed into a tree before bursting into flames.
Police say the occupant of the car died in the crash but could not yet confirm whether they were male or female.
The make and model of the car has not been confirmed either.
The Department of Fire and Emergency Services attended the scene to put out a scrub fire sparked by the crash.
Starting Jan. 1, thousands of drivers along Interstate 25 and U.S. 36 now have to add one more passenger to carpool for free. The Colorado Department of Transportation is offering solutions to those who may be in need of another option on their website, including links to RTD, carpool organizations, and Uber and Lyft.
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Teodosic (foot) appears on track to play Monday against the Raptors, according to NBA on ESPN associate editor Law Murray.
The Clippers have not officially revealed Teodosic's status for Monday's contest, but teammate Wesley Johnson said after the team's shootaround that "it's (going to) be fun to have him back out there," so it would seem that Teodosic will take the floor. Expect final confirmation, one way or another, to come shortly.
JACKSON, Wyo. (AP) - Some parents in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, are upset that "shooting at (President Donald) Trump" was offered as a possible answer on a multiple-choice, online English test.
The Jackson Hole News & Guide reported Friday (http://bit.ly/2ku7SgM) that the Jackson Hole High School quiz has since been taken down.
Teton County School District officials apologized and say they take threats of any kind seriously.
The quiz involved George Orwell's 1945 novel "Animal Farm" and asked why a character in the book orders that a gun be fired.
Parent Jim McCollum says he was surprised when his son, a junior, came home and showed him a screenshot of the quiz.
McCollum says the potential answer on Trump was completely out of line.
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Information from: Jackson Hole (Wyo.) News And Guide, http://www.jhnewsandguide.com
Composer Emily Wells brings her "transfixing" talent to the stage, using both modern and classic sounds and techniques into her music. The World Is Too ____ For You includes new work inspired by hymns, imagined eulogies for loved ones. Accompanying Wells, is violinist/composer Michi Wiancko, percussionist Greg Fox and musicians of The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra.
Gun control resolution draws crowd to Las Cruces City Hall
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — The Las Cruces City Council is considering a proposed resolution that would support restrictions on the sale and possession of semi-automatic weapons in New Mexico.
The nonbinding measure requests that state lawmakers and the governor take action in the wake of a recent flurry of gun threats at schools.
The council chamber was packed Monday as the debate over the contentious proposal began.
Some protesters carried their guns openly as allowed under state law, but Mayor Ken Miyagishima said he wouldn't allow anyone carrying a weapon to speak. Other residents spoke against the proposal, calling it an attack on their constitutional rights.
Last Wednesday, many Las Cruces students walked out of class to protest for gun reforms and to memorialize the students killed last month in a Florida school shooting.
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(UPDATE, 4:54 p.m.) Great Falls Fire Rescue posted the following information on Facebook: “B Platoon is on the scene of a working, residential structure fire on the west side of town…. Crews are making an interior attack on the fire at this time.”
GREAT FALLS – Emergency personnel are responding to a reported structure fire on the west side of Great Falls.
The fire is reported to be at or near the 1500 block of 3rd Avenue NW, which is near the Jack Club just off of I-15.
Several fire trucks, police cars, and at least one ambulance have been dispatched.
At this point, no serious injuries have been reported.
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We have a reporter on the way, and will update you as we get more information.
Jones County Assessor Arnie Andreesen announced that the door-to-door inspections of all residential properties in Jones County will begin approximately June 19.
A reappraisal program was approved by the Conference Board in Jones County.
ALL PARLIAMENTS in Australia have eroded values and principles of respect and courtesy, and in the Senate, we recently heard about the argument between Senator David Leyonhjelm and Sarah Hanson-Young, and now the Member for Ballarat Catherine King enters the affray.
Had Hanson-Young not gone to confront Leyonhjelm, I can visualise her aggressive attitude as she moved across the chamber, to attack her opponent and defend her woman status, any scabs between them would not have been ripped off.
King's abusive naming of Leyonhjelm as a "d---h--d”, as reported in News Ltd papers, only heightens the gender divide between the socialist left and conservatives.
How my country has deteriorated since our tertiary establishments have warped the minds of students and abandoned western cultural values.
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Ghana ace Christian Atsu was a late substitute for Newcastle in their painful 1-0 away defeat to Blackburn Rovers in the English Championship on Monday ahead of his departure to the Africa Cup of Nations.
Charlie Melgrew scored the only goal of the game for the Rovers in the 74th minute which proved to be the winner.
Astu, who has found a purple patch form in recent outings for the Magpies came on for French international Yohann Gouffran in the 85th minute to help salvage a point but the move proved futile.
It was his late game for Newcastle ahead of his departure to the UAE for Ghana's pre-Africa Cup of Nations camp in Al Ain.
Astu is expected to join the Ghana Black Stars camp by Wednesday to prepare for the Africa Cup of Nations after being named in coach Avram Grant's 26-man provisional squad list.
He is among the seven players who were permitted by the Ghana FA to delay their arrival for the Africa Cup of Nations camp in Al Ain.
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The decision by Uber Technologies Inc.’s chief executive to take an indefinite leave of absence will put management of the world’s most valuable startup in the collective hands of more than a dozen managers—a challenging structure for a company that has favored a strong central leader and pitted executives against each other.
The ride-hailing firm said Tuesday it would turn the company reins over to a group of 14 senior executives while CEO Travis Kalanick regroups following a punishing half-year of scandals and setbacks,...
A SINGING afternoon featuring songs from Broadway musicals will be held in Charvil.
The event, which will be run by choir leader Suzanne Newman, will take place on Saturday, September 9 from 2pm to 4pm at the village hall off Park Lane.
Tickets are £10, which includes music and refreshments. To book a place, call Ms Newman on 0118 934 0589 or email suzanneynewman@btinternet
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It has all been about electric bikes regarding concepts at BMW lately, but at the Villa d’Este concours event in Italy, BMW Motorrad unveiled an adventure sports concept with an engine in the form of the 9Cento (apparently pronounced "nove cento").
Edgar Heinrich, head of design at BMW Motorrad, says that the concept "brings together the best of the sports, adventure and touring segments to produce an exciting concept — in a class which has not seen this kind of model from BMW before. The BMW Motorrad Concept 9cento is our interpretation of a modern all-rounder for the new midrange segment."
The design has some BMW familiarity about it but with a more modern take in the sharper angles. There are also clever storage solutions for those who want to tour and even matching leather and Kevlar jackets.
Unlike some of the recent concepts from the brand, we wouldn’t be surprised to see the 9Cento reach production.
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Panola College will host an outdoor aerial dance performance across the Student Center in April. (Source: Blue Lapis Light)
Panola College will host an outdoor aerial dance performance across the Student Center in April.
The show called “Twilight” will be performed by Blue Lapis Light that features four aerial dancers in harnesses moving across the Charles C. Matthews Foundation Student Center on Tuesday, Apr. 24th.
The dance starts at 7:30 p.m. and admission is free.
Blue Lapis Light specializes in aerial silks, Spanish web and harnesses. Each technique requires extensive training to gain strength and beauty in movement as well as awareness of personal safety.
Be sure to bring a lawn chair or blanket to the performance.
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Prince Harry isn't the only redheaded royal who's getting married in 2018! On Jan. 22, the palace revealed that his cousin, Princess Eugenie -- the daughter of Prince Andrew, Duke of York, and ex-wife Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York -- is engaged to her boyfriend of about seven years, Jack Brooksbank. Jack popped the question during a vacation to Nicaragua in early January. The couple will marry in October at St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle, the same venue where Harry is marrying Meghan Markle in May. Eugenie's ring features a pink padparadscha sapphire surrounded by a circle of diamonds, which looks beautifully similar to her mother's ruby-and-diamond engagement ring.
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On Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at 12:28 a.m. the Summit County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of a stabbing in the Baldy Mountain area located in unincorporated Summit County, according to a news release.
The victim was transported to Saint Anthony Summit Medical Center and is recovering after surgery, the release said. No arrest has been made.
Sheriff Jaime FitzSimons said that no more information could be released on Wednesday because the case is still under active investigation.
Norfolk County OPP are reminding drivers they must stop for school buses after a bus driver contacted police earlier this week.
Monday, the driver’s school bus was stopped with lights flashing when a tan-coloured GMC Yukon failed to stop and almost struck a child. The bus driver gave police the vehicle’s licence plate number and they followed up with an investigation.
Police are reminding drivers that vehicles must stop 20 metres behind a stopped school bus when its overhead red alternating lights are flashing. If approaching the bus from the front, drivers also have to stop if there is no median on the road. Drivers can proceed when the bus signals are off and it is moving again.
Drivers who don’t stop for a bus can be fined between $400 and $2,000 for a first offence and $1,000 to $4,000 for subsequent offences.
MIAMI (WSVN) - A man suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease has gone missing in Miami.
According to police, 72-year-old Antoine Casseus has been missing for a week and suffers from Alzheimer’s Disease. Casseus is a black male who stands at 5 feet 6 inches and weighs 130 pounds.
He has gray hair and brown eyes and was last seen at 147 N.W. 44th St.
If you have any information on this missing man, call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS.
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MUMBAI: Ranbir Kapoor-Vaani Kapoor-starrer, “Shamshera”, will hit the screens on July 31, 2020.
The action entertainer will be directed by Karan Malhotra and produced by Yash Raj Films “Shamshera”, also starring Sanjay Dutt as antagonist, is set to go on the floors by the end of this year, according to the production house. The project marks Ranbir’s return to YRF after a gap of nine years.
His last project with the banner was “Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year”. This will be Vaani’s third film with the production house, after her debut “Shuddh Desi Romance” (2013) and “Befikre” (2016). The shooting of the film will wrap by mid 2019. PTI
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — A wrongful death lawsuit filed against Jim Carrey by the husband and mother of his ex-girlfriend has been dismissed.
The suit was dismissed on January 25 in Los Angeles Superior Court. Mark Burton and Brigid Sweetman had sued the actor, claiming he provided the prescription drugs Cathriona White used to overdose in September 2015 in one of Carrey's homes. Coroner's officials ruled the 30-year-old makeup artist's death a suicide.
Burton and Sweetman's attorney Michael J. Avenatti said the pair had no comment on the voluntary dismissal. Burton and White were married in 2013.
The dismissal averts a court battle for Carrey, who dated White in 2012.
Carrey's publicist confirmed the dismissal but did not have any additional comment.
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The United Kingdom plans to sponsor a new consensus resolution on Sri Lanka at the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) at its upcoming 34th regular session in Geneva from 27 February to 24 March.
The UK communicated its decision to the Council at the organizational meeting for the 34th session of the UNHRC held in Geneva on Monday.
Britain's representative to the UNHRC presenting the proposal said the cohort of states that presented the HRC 30/1 on Promoting reconciliation, accountability and human rights in Sri Lanka are looking forward to the publication of the report by OHCHR in which it will assess implementation of the commitments in that resolution.
He said the Britain is discussing the contents of a follow-up resolution in partnership with the government of Sri Lanka, which will be negotiated in line with standard Council practice
The resolution will look to give Sri Lanka time to address the accountability issue on the war.
They said donations will help children in need in West Central Illinois.
If you need help wrapping your gifts this holiday season, there's an option that also lets you give back to the community.
The Advocacy Network for Children is offering free gift wrapping this week inside the Quincy Mall, outside of Bergner's. They're accepting donations that will help with day-to-day operating costs and their grant payments so they can help children who are in need in West Central Illinois.
"We still have to keep our doors open to help the abuse and neglected children in these counties," said Diane Pieper with Advocacy Network for Children. "So, every little event that we can hold like this, helps us to do our job."
They'll wrap gifts Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.
The ruling NRM party secretary general has asked the people of Ntungamo District to woo back into the NRM fold former army commander and current FDC president, Maj Gen Mugisha Muntu, saying he is a sober politician and capable of succeeding President Museveni. Ms Justine Lumumba, who represented First Lady Janet Museveni at a belated Women's Day celebrations for Ntungamo District at Rwenanura Primary School playground in Rweikiniro Sub-county, said: "Gen Muntu comes from this district, from Kitunga, I even know the village where he comes from, he is a sober man but he is walking with wrong company.
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BMW will end production of the F80-generation M3 in August because the car won’t conform to Europe’s more stringent emissions limits.
A brand spokesman told Autocar that the super-saloon model, which produces 425bhp from its turbocharged straight-six, would need a new particulate filter in order to meet the requirements of the new Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP).
The rehomologation process that follows such a change would prevent the updated M3 from making it to market before the next-generation 3 Series is revealed in October. As such, BMW has chosen to pull the car early and end its production alongside the rest of the 3 Series range, rather than keep it in production for longer the way it has with its forebears.
Mansour al-Omari smuggled cloth with the names of fellow prisoners out of Syria. The cloth will now be featured at the US Holocaust Memorial Museum.
Lung cancer rates have been historically higher among men than women, but new research reveals that trend has flipped in younger Americans.
NEW YORK, April 6 Investors pulled $11.9 billion from U.S.-based stock funds during the latest week, according to Lipper data on Thursday, marking the largest withdrawals since December.
Taxable bond funds in the United States attracted $4.3 billion in their 3rd straight week of inflows, the data showed. (Reporting by Trevor Hunnicutt; Editing by Tom Brown)
Lawmakers are considering several bills to expand where citizens can carry guns. This includes one that would allow teachers and other school employees to carry a concealed weapon on school grounds.
Test your Wii U skill in our Mario Kart 8 tournament! Winner takes home GameStop gift card. Snacks served. Grades 6-12.
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - A beer tasting and dinner event benefiting local children is scheduled for this Saturday at Lengthwise Brewing.
The Meet Your Brewer event is the official County & Craft Beer Festival pre-party, with tickets being sold for $25 each.
This includes five beer samples, dinner and beers provided by Lengthwise Brewing, Dionysus Brewing, Temblor Brewing, Kern River Brewing, and LCB Tehachapi.
The event will go from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Guests can enjoy live music by legend Vince Galindo.
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Estimates on Macau gross gaming revenue for April are arriving in from analysts.
Bernstein expects GGR of 20% to 21% for the month, while Nomura anticipates 18% to 22% revenue growth.
There's also JPMorgan striking a confident tone with its forecast for 21% year-over-year growth in April. The JP analyst team notes that the tally could have been even higher if not for the expected slowdown ahead of the Labor Day holiday in China on May 1 and a below par hold rate in the VIP segment.
Macau casino stocks: Wynn Macau (OTCPK:WYNMF, OTCPK:WYNMY, WYNN), Sands China (OTCPK:SCHYY, OTCPK:SCHYF, LVS), MGM China (OTCPK:MCHVF, OTCPK:MCHVY, MGM), Galaxy Entertainment (OTCPK:GXYEF), SJM Holdings (OTCPK:SJMHF, OTCPK:SJMHY), Melco Resorts & Entertainment (NASDAQ:MLCO).
Related ETF: BJK.
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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – Trying to perfect your swing?
Wednesday, April 25 is National Golf Day, and Topgolf will celebrate by offering free golf lessons at 37 venues across the United States, including its Virginia Beach location.
Anyone who visits a venue from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. will receive a free, five-minute lesson from a golf professional.
This marks the fourth year Topgolf has participated in National Golf Day. Last year, the venue gave 2,041 free lessons.
Topgolf is located at 5444 Greenwich Road in Virginia Beach.
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FAYETTEVILLE -- A man whose badly burned body was found Jan. 10 at a makeshift homeless encampment has been identified as 52-year-old John Widdoes Jr.
The cause of Widdoes' death remains unknown, said Capt. Gary Crain with the University of Arkansas police.
Widdoes was found near a tent on undeveloped land owned by the University of Arkansas away from the school's main campus. Police have said Widdoes' death possibly resulted from a campfire accident, but that a medical examiner's report remains pending.
Crain said the state Crime Laboratory used DNA from Widdoes' family to to make a positive identification.
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Tartt (ribs) returned to practice in full capacity Monday, Matt Barrows of The Sacramento Bee reports.
The 49ers had been bringing Tartt along slowly after he suffered a rib injury early in camp, but the club finally took the reigns off of their athletic safety Monday. The 25-year-old lined up at strong safety with the second-unit defense. Tartt's physical style and lackluster coverage skills leave him better suited to play strong safety, but he could fill in at free safety if Jimmie Ward (hamstring) is unable to return prior to the start of the regular season.
After being missing for more than three decades, the famed "Woman Ocre" painting by Willem De Koonig was discovered in Silver Springs, New Mexico after it was purchased at an auction. ABC's Ron Claiborne reports.
NEW YORK (AP) — Aldi, the no-frills German grocer that’s expanding in the U.S., says it will offer grocery delivery for the first time in three American cities by the end of the month.
The company says it has a partnership with Instacart to deliver groceries to customers in Atlanta, Dallas and Los Angeles. Shoppers will be able to order goods on Instacart’s website or app, and Instacart workers will pull the items off the shelf and deliver them. Customers can schedule delivery for that day.
Instacart charges a delivery fee, and the company says some items may cost more than they do in Aldi stores.
Aldi says it may expand delivery to more cities. The chain, which has about 1,700 U.S. stores, plans to have 2,500 locations by 2022.
The cast of LA TO VEGAS takes flight with a sneak peek of their new high-flying comedy!
Mancini (knee) made a pinch-hit appearance in Monday's loss to the Indians.
He wound up striking out against reliever Andrew Miller, but the fact that he could make an appearance in the contest at all is an encouraging sign. Mancini said that his knee was feeling better Sunday, so there's a decent chance that he'll be ready to return for Tuesday's game.
CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuela's ruling socialist party has officially tapped President Nicolas Maduro as its candidate for this year's election.
Socialist party chief Diosdado Cabello on Friday announced the unanimous decision. The government has said the election will be held by the end of April.
Maduro succeeded the late President Hugo Chavez, leading the oil-rich country into a deepening crisis marked by soaring inflation and shortages of food and medicine.
The United States says it will reject the "snap" election. Several Latin America countries condemned holding a vote before Maduro's government and its political opposition complete negotiations aimed at resolving the crisis.
Venezuela's opposition coalition hasn't selected a candidate or decided if it will participate.
Senate President Bukola Saraki, House of Representatives Speaker. Yakubu Dogara, Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, various state governors, Royal fathers and other dignitaries graced the wedding fatiha of Aisha, daughter of Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal on Saturday, December 31. More photos after the cut…
WALKER, Mich. (WOOD) — Police in Walker say an announcement made over the intercom of a Meijer store that a missile was headed toward the United States was a prank.
Police were called at 9:41 p.m. to the Meijer located at 315 Wilson Avenue NW.
Walker police say that an announcement that said missiles were heading for the U.S. was played over the intercom. Police investigated and determined the announcement was a prank, and the announcement was made from a phone in the store.
Police are still investigating, and say they are working with Meijer personnel to get more information.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Walker Police Department at 616.791.6887 or Silent Observer at 616.774.2345.
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Nicaraguan authorities have released some student protesters arrested during anti-government demonstrations over the past week as President Daniel Ortega seeks to lower tensions.
With freshly shaved heads and some bearing bruises they said were inflicted by police during their captivity, students were dropped along a highway on the outskirts of the capital.
The police said in a statement Tuesday that students were handed over to their families and religious committees.
Ortega on Sunday repealed a social security overhaul that would have increased contributions and reduced pensions. The changes triggered protests that soon spread beyond the social security system. Right groups say at least 30 people died.
Pablo Cuevas of the Permanent Commission on Human Rights accused police of violating students' due process and being guilty of beatings and theft.
[Rinoa Super-Genius] shows us in a video how to build a crude motorized barrel boat using only a few parts, including pontoons for extra buoyancy and stabilisation.
Building a barrel boat is simple. All you really need is a plastic barrel, scrap wood, PVC pipe with end caps, a battery, and a trolling motor. Of course, you could go even further and build your own trolling motor too.
The video shows the process of building the boat. You start of by cutting the barrel in two, making some calculations of water displacement in order to add the pontoons in the correct positions. These are just held in place with scrap wood screwed into the barrel. Connect the trolling motor to a battery and you’re done.
This isn’t obviously the best looking DIY boat out there, nor does it claim to be, but it can be built on a tight budget. If you have the right parts lying around, you could even build it for free.
Hundreds packed the annual Santa Trains on the Virginia Railway Express.
With snow falling, Santa paid a visit to trains that left stations in Manassas, Woodbridge, Burke, Fredericksburg, and Spotsylvania.
We were on a train that left the Fredericksburg station headed north to Woodbridge to capture the photos in this post.
The popular trains are part of the Operation Lifesaver project. Online tickets for the special event sell out each year in a matter of minutes, while the remainder of the tickets is usually sold in less than 24 hours at VRE stations.
This grand custom built home located on the cul de sac in Four Columns section has 5 bedrooms, 4 car garage 2 story foyer with circular staircase, 2 story great room with floor to ceiling wall of windows, Full finished walkout lower level. One of a Kind.
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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah - There's no telling when Willie Nelson will be on the road again after a health scare during his concert in Salt Lake City. The country singing legend was rushed to the hospital Sunday night due to breathing issues during his first song.
Known for supporting legalized weed, the red-headed stranger apparently had problems getting high..............in altitude. He tweeted later he was fine, but the altitude really got to him and he was headed for lower ground. No telling whether he'll reschedule the concert.
In addition to epic pot smoking, Nelson is an activist. He co-founded the benefit concert Farm Aid and a company that makes bio-diesel out of vegetable oils, hoping to end U.S. dependence on foreign oil.
Take care, Willie. You've got a lot of fans crazy about you!
Man Utd ace Marcus Rashford and Tottenham's Harry Kane should play together for England, says Merson
Rashford and Kane played the entirety of England’s unconvincing 1-0 World Cup qualifying win over Slovenia last night.
Manchester United teenager Rashford played on the left flank, with Kane as the lone striker.
But Merson says to beat the best teams in the world, the pair need to play together up top.
“I think he’s got to find a way of playing two up front,” Merson said on Sky Sports.
“He’s got to play three at the back and two up front. Teams won’t be able to cope with us with two up front.
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SACRAMENTO (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the California Lottery's "Fantasy 5" game were:
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PanARMENIAN.Net - Iran will prepare the grounds for encouraging non-oil exports to Armenia, the Islamic Republic's ambassador to Yerevan said on Friday, February 2.
“Iranian embassy will spare no efforts to facilitate trade between Tehran and Yerevan,” Kazem Sajjadi said at a meeting with Iranian manufacturers and business people in Armenia.
“Developing ties in all areas importance for Iran.
During the meeting, ways to promote economic and trade relations between Iran and Armenia were discussed.
Iranian merchants also unveiled their views on launching a supreme council of Iranian traders.
Iranian Deputy Oil Minister Hamid Reza Araqi said earlier that the Islamic Republic is ready to enhance its gas interaction and cooperation with Armenia.
In 2004, the two countries inked a barter contract in the field of gas and electricity for 20 years, based on which, Iran’s export gas will be used by Armenian power plants and in return, Iran will import electricity from Armenia.
NORTH RIDGEVILLE, Ohio -- A 42-year-old man was struck by a train Fourth of July morning, police say.
The incident happened shortly after 8 a.m. east of the Chestnut Ridge railroad crossing close to underneath the Ohio 10 overpass, North Ridgeville police said.
The Westlake man was driving a 2015 white BMW X5 east on Ohio 10, Interstate 480 and stopped on the railroad overpass, police said.
Police found the SUV unoccupied when they arrived and found the man lying parallel within the train tracks, police said.
The engineer of the train could not stop in time and went over the man on the tracks.
The man was conscious with a serious head injury and taken to University Hospitals St. John Medical Center and later MetroHealth.
North Ridgeville police is investigating with Norfolk Southern Railway.
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On December 29 of 2016, Azerbaijan launched a diversionary infiltration attempt southeast of Chinar village in Tavush region of the Republic of Armenia, and entered into a battle with the Armenian Armed Forces. As a result, at least 3 Armenian servicemen have been killed.
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Two teenagers have been charged with knife offences following reports a man was stabbed in broad daylight during an assault in Folkestone.
On Wednesday afternoon (October 4) Kent Police was called to a report of a disturbance in Sandgate Road where a man in his 20s was found with an injury which required hospital treatment.
Three police cars were spotted soon after in Radnor Park.
A 17-year-old boy from Rochester was charged with wounding with intent, and possession of a bladed article in a public place.
He has been remanded and will appear at Canterbury Youth Court on October 23.
A 16-year-old boy from Folkestone was charged with possession of a bladed article in a public place, and possession of a Class B drug.
He has been released on bail and is also due to appear at Canterbury Youth Court on October 23.
SUNNYSIDE, Queens — Two people were pinned during a multivehicle crash in Queens Monday afternoon, according to FDNY.
The crash occurred westbound on the Queens Midtown Expressway approaching Interstate 278, in the Sunnyside area, around 1:40 p.m., fire officials said.
Two people were pinned and removed by 2 p.m.
Both were hospitalized, according to FDNY. Their conditions remain unknown.
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With his desire to connect with women who have experienced mentally and physically abusive relationships with men, rising Bay Area singer/singer Rodrael delivers a strong message and visual for his single “Deserve That,” found on his debut Show ‘Em EP!
In an exclusive interview with VENTS Magazine, Rodrael says about the message of the song and video:
“Deserve That” is about women, both family and friends who I know who have been in both physically and mentally abusive relationships. I am telling those women that they don’t “deserve that.” In the first verse, I address a young woman who is being mistreated by her boyfriend. Whereas, in the second verse I address the guy who is treating her wrong, and how the women who raised him taught him better values than to mistreat women. Musically, “Deserve That” is a nostalgic 90s R&B record. Specifically, there is a sample used from Mariah Carey’s “Always Be My Baby.” Additionally, I tribute Queen Latifah’s “U.N.I.T.Y” in the pre-hook.”
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Fayette County deputies are investigating after a body was found in a burning car in the Scarbro area. Deputies responded to a vehicle fire Sunday afternoon on Plum Orchard Lake Road. After firefighters put out the blaze they discovered the body inside.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia on Monday called the 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and world powers a "flawed agreement."
"Our view of the nuclear deal is that it's a flawed agreement," Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir told reporters in Washington.
Jubeir was speaking on the eve of a meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump - who has criticized the deal - and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who has also been highly critical of Iran.
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Video: Attorneys representing Gov. Roy Cooper and Republican legislative leaders make their arguments before a three judge panel as Cooper contests a restructuring of the State Board of Elections and the Ethics Commission. Cooper contends it takes away too much power from him and he can't execute his duties. Legislators argue it has the authority to remake the boards.
Fleetwood Town forward Devante Cole is reportedly sparking interest from Championship clubs but Millwall have ruled themselves out of January swoop.
A national newspaper linked Cole, 22, with a move to the Den but the South London Press reports that he is not on Neil Harris' radar.
The SLP reports the Lions are privately claiming that Cole is not a target for them at the start of 2018.
Fleetwood are braced for interest in the 22-year-old forward who is attracting interest from the higher divisions after netting ten goals in 24 appearances for Uwe Rosler's League One side.
Cole nearly left in the summer as he saw a deadline day move to Sheffield United collapse but he will not be following in Town full-back Conor McLaughlin's footsteps to the Den.
With Warren Gatland due to announce his 37-man squad for the British & Irish Lions tour to New Zealand on April 19, Telegraph Sport rugby writers Gavin Mairs, Julian Bennetts, Giles Mole and Charlie Morgan put themselves in Gatland and his coaching staff's shoes and select who they think will be on the plane to defeat the All Blacks.
Find out who our writers picked as their fly halves here.
Without the capacity to provide its own information, the mind drifts into randomness.
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Floppy is a black Puli – a type of Hungarian shepherd dog – who saw Mark Zuckerberg’s dog, Beast on Facebook a few months ago, and it was love at first sight.
After sending love letters and photos of herself to Beast, Floppy decided that she wants to marry her crush. The funny proposal video features a choir in dog costumes, that tells the story of Floppy, and finally, they ask the big question. To make sure Beast gets the message, the video was screened from a truck next to Facebook Headquarters, where the loved one is a regular visitor. Floppy is now waiting for Beast’s reaction. Will he bark ‘yes’?
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A particularly brutal erotic animation featuring Touhou’s Margatroid Alice and Shameimaru Aya has incorporated a small amount of plot, with Aya’s sleuthing leading her into a rather unfortunate circumstance that will surely fuel those who feed off such savagery.
The lengthy 11-minute ero-MMD:
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North Korea fears are on back burner as Dow futures flirt with a 100-point gain, with S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures close behind.
Over the weekend, Secretary of Defense Mattis and Secretary of State Tillerson announced that the Trump administration is seeking diplomatic solutions to achieve the "irreversible denuclearization" of Pyongyang.
Oil is down 0.7% at $48.48/bbl, gold is 0.6% lower at $1286/ounce and the 10-year Treasury yield is up 3 bps to 2.22%.
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Taxpayers will be asked to approve money which could bring a third middle school and expansions to existing schools in a referendum to be introduced Tuesday in the Cape Henlopen School District.
Through the columns of your esteemed newspaper, I would like to invite the attention of higher authorities and the city security authorities to this issue as it has been 10 days that in my area many of the people have complained about this. As this issue is very rampant in Karachi, many of us try to avoid taking our cell phones with us while walking on streets.
Recently, a relative of mine was beaten up by robbers and his cell phone was snatched on his way to the bakery. It was a terrible incident that really shook all of us a lot, but especially me personally. I wouldn’t wish this to happen again to anyone else. We, the citizens of Karachi, ought to be able to walk freely without the fear of facing such problems. It is really miserable that we have to face such issues either it is day time or night. It is affecting people psychologically; the trauma of going through a mobile-snatching incident leads toward a feeling of insecurity.
AREEBA SYED
Karachi
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A question that I still hear debated often is whether a new startup growth strategy should focus on user count or profits. First of all, the glory days of “dot.coms” are gone, when investors “didn’t care” about profitability, and all the big money was focused on user count growth.
Philly is inundating the Bold North to support the Philadelphia Eagles. And Philly natives are not the only ones who are pulling for an Eagles win. (Published Friday, Feb 2, 2018)
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Saturday, Rutland Fire Chief Michael Jones agreed with Mayor Dave Allaire and the city attorney to resign June 30. That's four months before his contract ends. Our Taylor Young spoke with a firefighter who is concerned for the future of the department.
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One Memphis Community wants you to know if you make at least $10 an hour, homeownership is an option for you.
The Frayser Community Development Corporation (CDC) created a website to help connect people to lenders and realtors.
According to the Frayser CDC, someone who makes $10.00/hr can afford a house payment of $496.00: which is 31 percent of their gross monthly income. This will pay for a house costing up to $62,000.
At least three of the lenders listed offer down payment assistance and many waive mortgage insurance.
The Frayser CDC also offers a free HUD approved counseling program to help individuals understand the process of home ownership.
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DoubleUGames Co., a South Korean game firm listed on the tech-heavy KOSDAQ market, said Tuesday it plans to purchase a US developer at a deal estimated at 942.5 billion ($830 million).
DoubleUGames will purchase Double Down Interactive LLC, a developer of social casino games, marking the largest overseas acquisition ever conducted by a South Korean game firm.
(Yonhap)
Double Down Interactive, the world's top developer of social casino games, posted annual sales of $277 million in 2016. The figure hovers above the 155.6 billion won ($137.1 million) posted by DoubleUGames last year.The deal will allow the South Korean firm to control 10.8 percent of the global market for social casino games.Shares of DoubleUGames shot up to the daily permissible limit of 29.89 percent at 52,800 won on the secondary bourse on Tuesday. (Yonhap)
A 31-year-old Destin man who beat his girlfriend so badly she had to go to the hospital for treatment was charged with felony battery and battery by strangulation.
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GREENVILLE, SC (WSPA) – Greenville Memorial Hospital is celebrating their 1000th Stem Cell Transplant patient.
Gwen King was diagnosed with a blood disorder.
After unsuccessful attempts with chemotherapy to prevent it from progressing into Leukemia, she was given stem cells.
“Most people my age, 10 years ago, would have never ever been able to have this, ever,” says King. “I just feel like it’s meant to be and that I’m going to be cured and then go on with my life and travel, travel, travel.”
King says she thinks it’s a good omen to be the 1000th patient and believes this transplant will heal her.
Baku. 18 February. REPORT.AZ/ Series of explosions at gas storage near commune Jonquières hit southern France, Report informs referring to Interfax.
Explosions lasted 2 hours from 1 a.m. local time. None suffered in result of incident.
Firefighters isolated the area and at present continue to fight the fire to localize it so that it doesn’t spread to other buildings. Residents of neighboring buildings have been evacuated.
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For the first time since 2013, the Eagles are waking up Monday morning as NFC East champions, the result of their 43-35 win over the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday.
There is no denying the win came at a cost, however, with the potentially serious injury to Carson Wentz casting a dark cloud over the division championship.
The injury to Wentz, however, does not change the fact that many felt the Eagles would be able to capture the division in just the second season under head coach Doug Pederson.
How did the Eagles shock so many and win the NFC East? Here are some of the main reasons:
Date Filed Monday, October 2, 2017 Case Number 2017GRD229036 Hearing GUARDIANSHIP HEARING Oct 31, 2017 2:00 AM Filing Code GD5
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Niagara Regional Police are searching for a suspect after a Thorold convenience store was robbed late Friday.
Police say the robbery occurred at 11:43 p.m., Friday, at Circle K convenience store, 207 Keefer Rd.
No one was injured in the incident.
The suspect is described as a white male, about 6’ tall with a thin build, wearing a black mask, black pants and a black hooded sweatshirt with white lettering.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at 905-688-4111, ext. 4358.
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This week, Charli XCX will reclaim her throne as the queen of pop when she unleashes her Pop 2 to the world. Following the release of "Out Of My Head," Charli has dropped another single called "Unlock It" and it sounds so pretty that it might make you tear up a little bit. It's fine, crying on the dance floor is totally cool!
This bop is bursting with international flavors with Korean singer-songwriter and "Boys" alum Jay Park hopping on the bridge along with German singer Kim Petras sprinkling her sweet, bubblegum pop dust all over the second verse. Obviously, PC Music founder A.G. Cook's finger prints are all over the production in collaboration with Life Sim, who were both previously involved with the Number 1 Angel mixtape.
Charli XCX is bringing future pop to the forefront and I feel truly blessed to be on the ride for this epic adventure. Pop 2 is out on December 15. What are you waiting for? Pop, lock and drop it to the track, below.
JU DICE (meaning ‘throw dice’) is a new single by Nigerian born rapper, Martinsfeelz.
JU DICE is the description of a dance step, it aptly describes the dance moves to the listeners. The song was released for digital download April 17th 2017.
JU DICE is an Afro Pop blend with dance beat, the song is written by Olawale Ayodeji Martins aka Martinsfeelz , and Produced by Abdul Rasheed-Bello aka JJCSKILLZ.
You’re sure to get moving to the beat while anticipating the Dance Competition Scene One Production Records will be announcing soon!
Connect with Martinsfeelz via:
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Twitter: @martinsfeelz
A lack of job security and lower pay for recently qualified teachers are among the key issues as some 500 secondary school teachers attend the annual ASTI conference in Kerry tomorrow.
The union is already planning to ballot next month on industrial action in response to a possible redundancy threat to members from September. A recent survey found two thirds of teachers questioned were working in part-time or temporary employment.
ASTI President Ed Byrne said his members are clear about what they need going forward.
“The only issue, I believe, that could shut schools this year would be if the department were to single out an ASTI member for redundancy, by refusing to give them access to the redeployment scheme that other teachers have.
“However we do remain in dispute with the department around pay. Obviously the pay of new entrants is probably the one that is biggest - the concept of equal work for equal pay.”
Man seriously hurt in South Shore shooting
A 25-year-old man was shot and seriously wounded Saturday morning in the South Shore neighborhood on the South Side.
About 10:28 a.m., the man suffered a gunshot wound to the chest in the 7700 block of South Yates, according to Chicago Police.
He was taken to Northwestern University Hospital in serious condition, police said.
Area South detectives were conducting an investigation.
WAYNESBORO, Tennessee (WDEF) – A former Tennessee police officer has been indicted.
A TBI investigation accuses Robert Jason Gann of theft and official misconduct.
Investigators say he pawned two of his service weapons on multiple times while working for the Waynesboro Police Department.
The final time, the pawn shop sold his handgun.
So he resigned the job before the information came to light and got a new one with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Department.
But he was fired by the Sheriff when it did become public.
He was indicted on March 30th and arrested on Monday.
Fifth Harmony have announced that they’re going their separate ways, six years after being put together on the US version of ‘The X Factor’.
The girl group broke the news on Monday (19 March), announcing that they were planning to take a “hiatus” from Fifth Harmony in order to “pursue solo endeavours”.
Explaining their decision, they said: “After six years going hard, non stop, we also realised that in order to stay authentic to ourselves and to you, we do need to take some time for now to go on hiatus from Fifth Harmony in order to pursue solo endeavours.”
The US Air Force will this summer begin testing a laser that will be mounted on an F-15 warplane, an official said Monday.
The Pentagon last year awarded a $26 million contract to Lockheed Martin for a laser program called SHiELD (Self-protect High Energy Laser Demonstrator.)
The idea is to put a laser system on aircraft with an output of about 50 kilowatts to test their ability to zap drones or cruise missiles.
"We have got tests starting this summer and the flight tests next summer," Jeff Stanley, deputy assistant secretary of the Air Force for science, technology and engineering, told reporters.
"There are still some technical challenges that we have to overcome, mainly size, weight, power."
Military laser beams are invisible to the naked eye.
By focusing a beam on a target, the technology rapidly heats it up inside, causing it to crash or explode.
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It is with great sadness that the family of Kenneth George Sanders Jr. of Golden Eagle announces his passing Monday, May 28, 2018, at the age of 69.
A funeral service in memory of Ken will be 10 a.m. to noon Friday, June 1, at Hanks-Gress Funeral Home, 145 Community Ave. in Brussels. A gathering at Kinder’s Restaurant in Golden Eagle will follow immediately after the service. All are welcome.
May 2 Fmc Corp
* FMC Corp says entered into a second amended and restated credit agreement - sec filing
* says revolving credit agreement provides for a $1.5 billion revolving credit facility
* says second amended and restated credit agreement increases aggregate amount of revolving credit commitments to $2.25 billion Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Police are looking for a link between three attempts to steal heating oil in Moulton, Whaplode and Holbeach.
They took place in Boston Road North, Holbeach; Hockley Lane, Whaplode, and Hogsgate, Moulton, overnight on Friday.
A Lincolnshire Police spokesman said oil thefts had occurred “in the past few weeks” before the spate of attempts on Friday.
Anyone with information should call 101, quoting incident 149 of June 10.
May 3 Atmos Energy Corp:
* Atmos Energy Corporation reports earnings for fiscal 2017 second quarter and six months; reaffirms fiscal 2017 guidance
* Sees FY 2017 earnings per share $3.45 to $3.65 from continuing operations
* Q2 earnings per share $1.52 from continuing operations
* Q2 earnings per share $1.55
* Q2 earnings per share view $1.42 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Capital expenditures for fiscal 2017 are still expected to range between $1.1 billion and $1.25 billion
* Atmos Energy Corp -sees FY net income from continuing operations is still expected to be in range of $365 million to $390 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
This week, our favorite celebrities proved whether it was a swipe of red lipstick or freshly chopped bangs, it was all about the glam. Supermodels Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Carolyn Murphy made the case for effortlessly undone and polished waves, while Bella Hadid and Elsa Hosk elevated their shoulder-length bobs with eye-skimming bangs. Model Georgia Fowler rocked a sleek, middle-parted bun, while Beyoncé's half up do with voluminous curls makes for the ultimate holiday party hair. Italian beauty Vittoria Cerretti showed off her exaggerated dark smokey eye backstage at the Chanel Métiers d'Art show, while model Barbara Palvin sported a playful pastel green smokey eye. And of course, leave it to Rihanna to make Pantone 's color of 2018, ultra violet, an instant beauty trend with her creamy lavender lip. Here, a closer look at the boldest beauty and hair moments of the week.
FILE - This Aug. 14, 2017 file photo provided by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation shows Charles Manson. Manson's cremated remains have been scattered nearly four months after the cult leader died in prison. A funeral was held Saturday, March 17, 2018, following a court battle for the 83-year-old's remains. (California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation via AP, File)
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[Updated] Google Is Preparing To Launch Android One In Indonesia And Seems Mighty Sure It Will Come With Android 5.1 Lollipop
LANSING, Mich. (AP) – Police say more than a dozen protesters have been arrested after refusing to leave the rotunda of the Michigan Capitol.
Michigan State Police say in a statement about 125 people were on the floor off the Capitol rotunda Tuesday afternoon and were required to leave the building when it closed at 5 p.m. Police say 19 refused and were arrested for trespassing.
The protest was part of the “Michigan Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival.” On Tuesday, protesters sought to raise interest in issues related to war, militarism and national priorities. Police say those arrested were given appearance citations, so they weren’t jailed.
The same group protested May 21 at the Grand Tower building in Lansing, where 16 arrests were made. Weekly protests are planned through mid-June.
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Drivers on Canning Highway are warned to exercise caution after a sinkhole opened in a left lane on Tuesday morning.
The hole forced the closure of the left-hand lane of Canning Highway westbound, near the Esplanade in Mount Pleasant, at around 8.30am.
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Main Roads advised there may be possible delays while crew conduct emergency repairs.
The sinkhole is around 30cm wide and one-metre deep, and is believed to have developed from an existing pot hole in the road.
Excessive rain is a known cause of sinkholes, and the Mount Pleasant area has recorded a daily average of 10.2 millimetres since the beginning of August.
LONDON (AP) — The Spice Girls have confirmed plans to work together for the first time in six years, though details of the projects remain undisclosed.
Photos released Friday showed a meeting of Victoria “Posh Spice” Beckham, Melanie “Sporty Spice” Chisholm, Emma “Baby Spice” Bunton, Melanie “Scary Spice” Brown and Geri “Ginger Spice” Horner.
Publicist Jo Milloy later released a statement saying “the time now feels right to explore some incredible new opportunities together.”
It said new projects would “embrace the original essence of the Spice Girls, while reinforcing our message of female empowerment for future generations.”
The Sun newspaper says projects could include a TV talent show, though it said Saturday a live tour isn’t planned.
The Spice Girls were a 1990s phenomenon, and last reunited at the 2012 London Olympics.
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NORWALK - Dozens of people in Norwalk had to flee their homes Sunday night after a fire broke out in an adult and senior living facility.
“There's a lot of panic. A lot of people talking abruptly. There's people that didn't know where to go. A lot of people on walkers and they just panicked,” says Norwalk resident Tommy Colbert.
Witnesses say there was a fire in one of the rooms in the facility and administrators immediately evacuated the building.
Health Deaprtment officials say residents will be staying at the Econo Lodghe until damage from the fire can be cleaned up.
MIAMI (AP) -- Brian Beard Jr. hit two 3-pointers in the final three seconds to give Florida International a come-from-behind 71-68 win over Louisiana Tech in a wild finish to a Conference USA battle on Saturday night.
Beard tied the game at 68-68 on a 3-pointer with 2.7 seconds left. Jy'lan Washington turned the ball over on ensuing in-bounds play, giving FIU the ball near mid-court. Beard caught the in-bounds mass near the jump circle, dribbled twice and launched a desperation shot that connected at the buzzer for the win.
Beard, who scored 23 points to spur the Panthers 76-70 win over Southern Miss Thursday, finished with 19 points and dished 10 assists. Eric Lockett scored 15 points and Trejon Jacob added another 12 for FIU (11-13, 5-6).
Amorie Archibald got the Bulldogs even with a free throw with 1:04 left and Washington and Oliver Powell each hit two from the line to put LaTech up, 68-65 with :10 left.
Jacobi Boykins had 13 points and Archibald added another 12 to lead Louisiana Tech (14-10, 5-6).
Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life . This is a kids comedy with a surprising amount of heart, as Rafe Katchadorian tries to adapt to his third new school of the year.
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April 12 (Reuters) -
* Bank of Canada's Wilkins: as U.S. Federal Reserve starts to tighten rates, we'll import some of that rise naturally
* Bank of Canada's Wilkins: we are at different point in cycle than U.S., interest rate paths are going to be different
* BoC's Poloz: would be wrong for us to try to offset market factors that drive C$
* BoC's Poloz: low C$ is selectively good depending on type of company, there is no simple case for low or high dollar
* BoC's Poloz: in scenario of shock in Canada, there is some room to maneuver on monetary side, more on fiscal policy side Further coverage: (Reporting By Leah Schnurr)
November 21st is the new deadline for companies interested in prequalifying for the financing, designing and building of the new Demerara River Bridge.
“We have been asked by a lot of the bidders to extend the closing date for prequal [prequalification] and we have extended the date to the 21st of November, moving it from October 17th 2017,” Project Manager Rawlston Adams told Stabroek News yesterday.
Adams informed that the decision was made yesterday morning and a formal notification will be published.
The Ministry of Public Infrastructure has said that contractors will be prequalified and three will be shortlisted and requested to submit designs and offer a fixed price lump sum bid for the bridge and approach roads…..
Crisco Dez and Ryan: Love ‘Em or List ‘Em – Should Pam go back on her promise to her son!?
Pam made a promise to her son that she can no longer keep! Do you go into debt to make good on your word or disappoint your kid at graduation?
April 3 New Mountain Finance Corp:
* New Mountain Finance Corporation commences offering of 5,000,000 shares of common stock
* New Mountain Finance Corp- intends to use net proceeds from offering primarily for new investments in portfolio companies Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Bed and bath linen retailer Bombay Dyeing & Manufacturing Co today said it has inked an agreement for sale of land, building and some machinery of Ranjangaon unit at an aggregate value of Rs 174.45 crore.
“Pursuant to the approval of the Committee of the Board the Company has entered into an agreement for sale of MIDC Land & Building and some specific utility machineries of Ranjangaon unit situated at Ranjangaon, District-Pune, Maharashtra, at an aggregate value of Rs 174.45 crore on December 31, 2016,” the company said in a BSE filing.
According to statement, it has also inked an agreement to sell a company owned flat at Beach Towers, Prabhadevi, Mumbai at a value of Rs 9.4 crore on December 31, 2016.
April 28 Goldenmax International Technology Ltd :
* Sees net profit for H1 2017 to increase by 200 percent to 250 percent, or to be 259.1 million yuan to 302.3 million yuan, compared to net profit of the same period in 2016 (86.4 million yuan)
* Comments that increased sales of main business is the main reason for the forecast
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/iC6gSB
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
DOVER, Del. _ The winning numbers in Wednesday afternoon’s drawing of the Delaware Lottery’s “Play 3 Day” game were:
9-0-1
(nine, zero, one)
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The Patterson 10U Cal Ripken All-Star team finished fourth at the state tournament Sunday in Kentwood. Team members are, kneeling from left, Zeph Brinlee, George LaCoste, Jackson Gierman, Hayden Ribardi, Chance Rochel and Stephen Swisher IV. On the middle row are Caleb Jennings, Javyn Christopher, Brody Newton, William Whitten, Jeremy Allemond and Linzy Howard. On the back row are assistant coaches Taylor Jennings and Clay Broussard and head coach Stephen Swisher III. (Submitted Photo/Courtesy of Ashley Dinger)
Wesley Person led five Troy players in double figures with 18 points as the Trojans topped South Alabama 80-63 on Saturday to finish off a season sweep of the Jaguars.
Troy (10-13, 4-6 Sun Belt Conference) scored 40 points in each half and shot 48.3 percent from the field in the second half. Jordon Varnado added 17 points and eight rebounds for the Trojans, while Alex Hicks scored 14, B.J. Miller 13 and Kevin Baker chipped in a double-double off the bench with 11 points and 10 rebounds.
Josh Ajayi and Trhae Mitchell each had 17 points to lead the way for South Alabama, which falls to 11-12, 4-6. Rodrick Sikes added 12 points for the Jaguars, who are 0-10 on the road this season.
Saturday's crowd of 3,266 at Trojan Arena was the largest in the building's history for Sun Belt game. The Trojans won 79-64 at South Alabama on Jan. 13.
South Alabama hosts Little Rock at 7:05 p.m. Thursday, while Troy hosts Arkansas State at 7:15 p.m. the same night.
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The midi dress could be the answer to all your prayers this summer. Not only is it a fashionable and stylish option but it’s smart enough to wear to work.
If you want to go full on Meghan Markle about it then you could opt for a sleeveless option. The American actress showcased a charcoal grey Hugo Boss style this week and looked fabulous, of course.
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The bride-to-be is a fan of belt, as she knows it highlights her slender frame. The right to 'bare' arms isn’t going to appeal to everyone. A set of toned biceps is required and if you haven’t been to the gym in like forever, you might want to opt for a version with a sleeve, or add a cropped jacket.
The great thing about the midi length is that it works with a heel for a smart day time look or you can throw on a flat sandal for a more relaxed vibe. Thankfully, the high street is brimming with options.
He has made 19 appearances for United this season, with his development slightly hindered by a month-long injury absence in November.
The Ivory Coast international had come up through Espanyol's youth ranks before moving to Villarreal in January 2015.
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I’m such a young player and I’ve managed to fight my way into the side
He has now returned to the United first XI after representing his country at the Africa Cup of Nations last month.
And Bailly said ahead of tomorrow's Europa League clash with St Etienne that he is delighted to have Mourinho as his manager.
“What I’ve found different to other managers is the time he takes to spend time with you individually," Bailly said to the Portuguese boss.
"He looks at situations in games that happened and takes time to talk through stuff, it’s something that’s been really helpful for me.
"I think it’s something which really helps me and his experience has been passed onto me.”
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MADISON (WKOW) -- The CEO of Madison's YWCA spoke to 27-news Monday about the effects the Charlottesville violence is having on the organization, and it's cause.
The YWCA is a national non-profit aimed at ending racism. CEO Vanessa McDowell says it's been difficult because what happened in Charlottesville is everything they fight against.
"Anyone who's seen the news stories, and the videos; you can't help but to walk away and feel hurt and wonder what's next," says McDowell.
McDowell says it's upsetting, especially for people of color, to know that something like the Charlottesville incident could happen anywhere, even in Madison.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Documents show that Oregon child welfare officials knew the family in an SUV that plunged off a California cliff had faced a child abuse investigation in another state when it looked into allegations in 2013. The family has ties to South Dakota.
Oregon Child Protective Services obtained records from Minnesota before investigating Jennifer and Sarah Hart, who adopted six children. The agency closed its case after it couldn’t determine whether abuse occurred. Records obtained show the agency found “some indications of child abuse or neglect” but insufficient information to conclude it happened.
Jennifer is a Huron, SD, native and Sarah is from the Big Stone City, SD, area.
California authorities say Jennifer Hart was drunk when she drove the family off a cliff and that her wife and several children had large amounts of a drug in their systems that can cause drowsiness.
It happened days after authorities in Washington state opened an investigation.
Renaissance Technologies LLC raised its stake in Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. by 18.5% during the fourth quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The institutional investor owned 202,600 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 31,700 shares during the period.
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Rather than beat the dead horse of Scott Disick’s berserking booze habit or try and make light of a nut job who shot up a congressional baseball practice this morning, let’s just check out C-list rapper Molly Mall holding Jessica’s boobs like a floatation device.
Maybe something more “Superficialworthy” will happen as the day progresses but as of this writing, this is all we got.
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Many Haligonians took advantage of a lieu holiday day Monday to lace up their skates and hit the Emera Oval for a few laps before getting back to the daily work grind of 2017.
Now entering its fifth year of operations, the Emera Oval is always a popular destination on nice days especially for families looking for a great free activity for the kids.
More than 100,000 people used the oval each of the past two years, and the recently added pavillion with its free rentals and warming areas, is a huge hit with skaters.
The skating schedule for the oval is available at Halifax.ca.
As the Phillies move into the third year of rebuilding, manager Pete Mackanin hopes to see Philadelphia finish with a winning record for the first time since a 102-victory season in 2011. After back-to-back 89-loss seasons, the Phillies finished with a major league-high 99 defeats in 2015, then cut back to 91 losses last year.
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DENVER — Taylor Swift has won long-awaited vindication after a jury decided that a radio host groped her during a pre-concert photo op four years ago.
After a weeklong trial over dueling lawsuits, jurors determined Monday that fired Denver DJ David Mueller assaulted the pop star by grabbing her backside during a backstage meet-and-greet.
The six-woman, two-man jury also found that Swift’s mother and radio liaison were within their rights to contact Mueller’s bosses.
Mueller sued the Swifts and their radio handler, Frank Bell, seeking up to $3 million for his ruined career.
Just before closing arguments, the judge dismissed Taylor Swift from Mueller’s lawsuit and drastically reduced the amount Mueller could collect.
The singer-songwriter said in her countersuit that she wanted a symbolic $1 and the chance to stand up for other women.
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Monday, December 11, 2017
Over the past several years, divers have retrieved thousands of objects from the wreck site of the Portuguese ship Esmeralda off the coast of Oman. The ship was originally part of an armada led by Vasco de Gama, but sank in a storm in 1503. One of the artifacts, a bronze disc measuring around seven inches in diameter, was recently confirmed to be a rare astrolabe, a type of navigational instrument. When the object was first brought to the surface it was unclear what it might be, since all lines and nautical markings had disappeared. Only two symbols remained visible—the Portuguese coat of arms and the personal emblem of King Dom Manuel I. However, 3-D laser scanning undertaken by the University of Warwick revealed 18 etched lines radiating from the disc’s center, each separated by five-degree increments. Sailors used these markings to measure the sun’s height above the horizon at noon, which helped them determine their location.
A PORTSMOUTH man is among six due to appear in court over an incident of serious disorder at HM Prison Lewes.​
John Udy, 38, of Leominster Road, Portsmouth; Ross Macpherson, 28, currently of HM Prison Belmarsh: Steven Goodwin, 28, of Fairlight Road, Hastings; Shane Simpson, 29, of Arundel Road, Totton, Southampton and David Carlin, 25, of Tuxford Road, Kirton, Nottinghamshire, have all been summonsed to appear before Brighton Magistrates’ Court on October 19 charged with prison mutiny.
Benjamin Drury, 32, currently of HM Prison Bristol, has been summonsed to appear before the same court charged with an offence of criminal damage linked to the disorder.
Eastbourne football fans took to the streets last night to celebrate England’s win over Colombia in the World Cup.
England triumphed over Colombia in a nail-biting penalty shoot-out after the match ended in a draw.
Celebrations in Seaside Road after England beat Colombia
Pubs and bars across the town were packed as Eastbourne turned out to support the national team.
And as England secured themselves a place in the quarter-finals, supporters poured out into the streets to celebrate.
Photographer Carly Clarke (www.carlyclarkephotography.co.uk) took these shots in Seaside Road.
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Celebrations in Seaside Road after England beat Colombia
Celebrations in Seaside Road after England beat Colombia
Celebrations in Seaside Road after England beat Colombia
Celebrations in Seaside Road after England beat Colombia
Cook (knee) will be a limited participant in spring drills but is expected to be a full participant in training camp, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Cook looks to have done extremely well in his rehab from a torn ACL in Week 4 of last season, and given that he is expected to be ready for a full training camp, there should be very little doubt surrounding his status for Week 1 of the regular season. Expect the Vikings to ease Cook into the swing of things as training camp approaches in the summer, as the second-year tailback should be in for a big workload this year, especially given that Jerick McKinnon is now with the 49ers.
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Portsmouth Fire Chief Steve Achilles explained for the city council Monday night how much manpower was needed to fight the State Street Saloon fire April 10. There is a pile of debris where the State Street Saloon once stood in historic downtown Portsmouth.
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The Giants have signed cornerback BW Webb to a one-year contract, according to his agent, Sunny Shah.
Webb, 5-11, 183 pounds, played his college ball at William & Mary. He was a fourth-round draft pick by the Cowboys in 2013, appearing in 15 games for them and posting 16 tackles as a rookie.
Webb has since been with a different team every year of his career, logging one-year stints with the Steelers in 2014, Titans in 2015, Saints in 22016 and Browns in 2017. He has appeared in 49 games with 10 starts, and has recorded 68 tackles, 14 passes defensed and two interceptions over his career.
Webb is the third cornerback signed for depth this offseason, joining Teddy Williams and Curtis Riley, who were signed last week.
Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner will deliver his budget address today before the Illinois General Assembly.
This will be Gov. Rauner’s third budget proposal. He is expected to outline budget priorities for the fiscal year that begins July 1.
There has been no state budget since July 2015.
Newsradio WJPF will carry the speech live from the State Capitol beginning at noon on 1340 AM and streaming live on wjpf.com.
AUGUSTA, Georgia, April 5 World number one Dustin Johnson's participation in the U.S. Masters this week is in doubt after he injured his back in a freak accident, his manager David Winkle said on Wednesday.
Johnson is favourite to win the Masters title after victories in his last three tournaments.
"At roughly 3:00 pm today, Dustin took a serious fall on a staircase in his Augusta rental home," Winkle said in a statement.
"He landed very hard on his lower back and is now resting, although quite uncomfortably. He has been advised to remain immobile and begin a regimen of anti-inflammatory medication and icing, with the hope of being able to play tomorrow. I will refrain from commenting further until I know more about Dustin's condition."
The Masters starts in Augusta on Thursday with Johnson scheduled to play alongside fellow Americans Bubba Watson and Jimmy Walker in the last group out.
(Reporting by Ed Osmond, editing by Steve Keating)
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Members of Coast Guard Maritime Safety and Security Team San Francisco 91105 conduct pier sweeps and training during San Francisco Fleet Week, Oct. 5, 2017. The Coast Guard has units deployed to San Francisco from throughout the West Coast to assist in ensuring the safety and security of fleet week participants and spectators. U.S. Coast Guard video by Petty Officer 3rd Class Johnny Johnson.
MOSCOW China's Fosun International Ltd (0656.HK) plans to sign an agreement to buy a stake in Russia's largest gold producer Polyus (PLZL.MM), Interfax news agency quoted Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Igor Shuvalov as saying on Wednesday.
He did not provide further details on the deal. Sources with knowledge of the matter told Reuters in November that Fosun was in exclusive talks to buy a large minority stake in Polyus.
Shuvalov also said that aluminum giant Rusal (0486.HK) could soon announce the placement of the second tranche of its Chinese yuan-denominated bond, known as a Panda bond. Rusal placed its first tranche of the Panda bond in March.
(Reporting by Polina Devitt; editing by Susan Fenton)
ANKARA, April 17 (Reuters) - Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said on Monday that the people's message was clear after a referendum which will hand President Tayyip Erdogan sweeping new powers, and said the vote had ended all arguments.
Election authorities said preliminary results showed 51.4 percent of voters had backed the biggest overhaul of Turkish politics since the founding of the modern republic in Sunday's referendum. European monitors said the vote did not live up to international standards.
(Reporting by Tuvan Gumrukcu; Writing by Nick Tattersall)
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MADISON, WI - JUNE 25: Steve Stricker holds the flag stick on the sixth green during the third and final round of the American Family Insurance Championship held at University Ridge Golf Course on June 25, 2017 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by Michael Cohen/Getty Images)
She is the voice of numerous animated characters including main roles in My Little Pony, The Power Puff Girls, and Rugrats. Alexis talked with voice actress Tara Strong.
Lives hang in the balance while Bobby and his team answer an emergency at a child's birthday party, which causes one of their own to suffer an accident.
Has Snoop D-O-double-G found G-O-D? While we’re sure he’s always been a spiritual person it seems like The Doggfather is ready to venture into Ma$e territory and give his life to the Lord.
In his visual to “Words Are Few” Snoop takes his talents to an empty church where he spills his own gospel of redemption while B Slade a.k.a. Rico from Belly belts out the chorus.
Speaking of God’s work, PRyhme (DJ Premier and Royce Da 5’9) link up with Dave East to live the dream and choke out a Klansmen or two in their ominous clip to “Era.”
Check out the rest of today’s drops including work from Mr. Hudson featuring Vic Mensa, Lil Skies, and more.
SNOOP DOGG FT. B SLADE – “WORDS ARE FEW”
PRYME FT. DAVE EAST – “ERA”
MR. HUDSON FT. VIC MENSA – “COLDPLAY”
LIL SKIES – “LETTUCE SANDWICH”
EL PREZ & JETT I MASSTYR – “SO SINCERE”
P-LO FT. G-EAZY – “FEEL GOOD”
TRAV – “F*CK N*GGA”
CAVALIER – “OPEN SEASON”
DAYNE JORDAN – “ENORMOUS”
The Springboks go into the first Rugby Championship fixture against Argentina with somewhat of a front row crises.
Tighthead Frans Malherbe will not be considered for selection this weekend after complaining about a sore neck. He has been sent for further tests but it is highly unlikely that he will play this weekend. The other tighthead in the squad, Ruan Dreyer, is set to become a father and is currently not with the squad in Port Elizabeth.
This leaves Allister Coetzee with only Coenie Oosthuizen and Trevor Nyakane to choose from, both whom started their careers as looseheads. All other props in the squad are pure looseheads (Kitshoff, Mtawarira and Gqoboka).
Ross Cronje is another concern, he will face a late fitness test to be available for this weekend as he is still recovering from injuries picked up in the Super Rugby final.
Handre Pollard is apparently recovering well from his ankle injury but will not be considered this week.
A 25-year-old man was allegedly killed by his friend for refusing to dance at a birthday party in Mumbai, police said today.The incident took place in the early hours of yesterday at the birthday party of a common friend of the victim, Ankush Jadhav, and accused Ketan Shirvadkar in Mumbai's suburban Andheri area, they said.As the party progressed, Shirvadkar asked Jadhav to dance to a song, which he refused. Soon after, the two - both in an inebriated condition - engaged in a scuffle and started manhandling each other, a police official said.While others present at party tried to separate the two, Shirvadkar, in a fit of rage hit a wooden plank on Jadhav's head, he said.The victim sustained serious injuries and was rushed to a nearby hospital where he succumbed to wounds, the official added.The accused has been arrested and booked under IPC section 302 (murder), the officer said, adding that he would be produced before a court today.
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Two climbers have set a speed record for ascending the famous Nose route of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park, one of the world's most technical and dangerous verticals.
Alex Honnold and his climbing partner Tommy Caldwell on Wednesday raced up the nearly 90-degree, 2,900-foot (884-meter) precipice in 2 hours 10 minutes 15 seconds.
The pair broke the previous record set last October by nearly 10 minutes.
Fellow climber Hans Florine, who once held the Nose record, watched Wednesday's attempt from below. He says Honnold and Caldwell were moving so fast he knew by the halfway point that they would set a record.
Park Ranger Scott Gedimen congratulated the pair, calling them world-class climbers who work tirelessly to advocate on behalf of Yosemite and all public lands.
Hundreds of hockey players from around the country battled it out on the pond on Saturday in Wausau for the sixth annual Leinenkugel's Classic Adult Pond Hockey Tournament.
The 21-and-over tournament was held at Marathon Park and features nine different divisions of all genders and skill levels.
Organizers said playing on the pond is a way for all hockey players to appreciate the origin of the sport.
"This goes back to the roots of hockey. Where hockey started," said organizer Scott Liegl. "Really no goalies and just having fun."
The tournament wraps up on Sunday.
State Senator Rob Schaaf says billboards targeting him were paid for with dark money. The Republican from St. Joseph has counted three billboards that read “Did you know? Rob Schaaf lived with a lobbyist?” He took to the Senate floor yesterday where he said the presence of dark money, in which specifically classified non-profits don’t have to reveal their donors, should be done away with.
Schaaf mentioned that Governor Greitens non-profit which legally declines to list its donors, A New Missouri, has spent money against himself and other state Senators.
Our Day Care Centre in Templemore has been operating since 1988 and is highly regarded in the community.
The centre in Bank Street provides a whole range of activities/services for older people both in the town and surrounding areas and aims to provide a homely, enjoyable and welcoming atmosphere for the people who attend.
There are a few vacancies at the moment. If you, someone you know, or perhaps someone on the point of retiring from employment would like to avail of the services on offer, please do drop in anytime you are passing or phone manager Anne on 0504-31291, who would be delighted to show you around .
The centre is open from 10am to 4pm and provides:
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Toronto police are searching for the driver of a vehicle that fled the scene of a collision in North York.
It happened at around 1:17 a.m. near Weston Road and Highway 401.
Police say a vehicle drove into the back of a tractor-trailer and then fled the scene of the collision on foot.
The driver of the tractor-trailer reported the collision and police do not believe anyone was injured in the crash.
Investigators have not yet located the driver of the car.
Police did release the age or gender of the outstanding driver.
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South African police said they discovered weapons and explosives including a suicide bomb vest stashed in the basement of a Johannesburg building on Monday.
Police spokesman Mavela Masondo said they were called after workers renovating the building found a "suspicious bag".
"Our bomb disposal unit found 60 bombs and seven assault rifles including AK-47s in the bag," Masondo added.
In a sweep of the area, police discovered more weapons in the basement of the building, including a suicide bomb vest and pistols, Masondo said. No arrests have been made.
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Going back to work after the festive period is hard enough but Tuesday, December 3 could be particularly tricky for some with a warning of ice in Cambridgeshire.
The Met Office issued the warning on Monday, December 3 for ice in the county from 2-10am the following day.
People are being warned that untreated surfaces, such as pavements and some minor roads, 'are likely to turn very slippery later Monday night and on Tuesday morning'.
And a few freezing fog patches are also possible in the area.
The chief forecaster said: "A very cold night is in store and as moister air comes in contact with cold surfaces later, there is the potential for a lot of frost to form, rendering some surfaces hazardous."
Temperatures will hit highs of 4 degrees centigrade on December 3 and it will be a cold but sunny day for most with mainly light winds.
YEREVAN, APRIL 13, ARMENPRESS. A memorial event dedicated to the 102nd anniversary of Armenian Genocide will be organized in Paris on April 22. “Armenpress” reports, citing Nouvelles d’ Armenie, the participants of the march will head to the Memorial of Unknown Soldier at the Arc de Triomphe passing through Champs-Élysées avenue.
Ambassador Extraordinary end Plenipotentiary of Armenia to France Vigen Chitechyan, Primate of the French Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church Archbishop Vahan Hovhannisyan will take part in the event.
The Remembrance ceremony has been organized by the National Association of Armenian Veterans and the Co-ordination Council of Armenian organizations of France.
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The San Francisco 49ers are easing linebacker Reuben Foster back into the system after he missed the start of the off-season program while dealing with a domestic violence case that was eventually dropped.
Foster was not allowed to participate in the off-season program until a judge ruled last week that he wouldn’t have to stand trial on domestic violence charges. The judge determined there was no evidence that Foster ever hit his ex-girlfriend.
Foster rejoined the Niners last Thursday but has been held out of team drills as he gets back up to speed. He took part in individual drills during organized team activities but spent the time during team drills doing conditioning or watching teammates.
Defensive co-ordinator Robert Salah said there’s no rush to get Foster back into team drills but added it won’t take long for Foster to get back up to speed.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio State junior forward Makayla Waterman left Saturday's game at Wisconsin after taking a hard fall in the third quarter.
OSU athletic trainer Chalisa Fonza put out a statement after the game saying that Waterman "has full function in all of her extremities and is doing well."
She was helped off the court on a stretcher after she fell to the floor trying to get a rebound, and transported to a local hospital for evaluation following the injury.
After the game, Wisconsin sent its well wishes to Waterman.
Our thoughts are with @OhioState_WBB and Makayla Waterman for a speedy recovery! [?] -- Wisconsin Basketball (@BadgerWBB) February 3, 2018
The Buckeyes won, 68-55.
Another person has died as a result of the food-borne disease listeriosis‚ the Gauteng health department said on Monday.
Spokesperson Lesemang Matuka said a pregnant woman had died of the disease in Pretoria. Matuka said he would share more information once officials have received a report from the infection control team.
The national health department issued a warning of the listeriosis outbreak last week. At the time‚ Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi said a total of 557 cases had been detected this year alone‚ with 36 deaths recorded in the last 11 months.
The country usually records 60-80 infections each year but it was not clear whether any of these had resulted in fatalities since the disease has not been deemed a notifiable disease before this year.
“Most cases (62%) have been reported from Gauteng province‚” Motsoaledi said‚ adding that the province had accounted for 345 of the cases reported.
THE last time these sides met in the Hunter, Kevin Muscat was ruing a 4-1 thrashing and contemplating how his heavyweights had ended up in eighth place.
Eleven weeks later, Newcastle are still sitting pretty in second, but in the knowledge Victory are only two rungs and eight points back.
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Roy O’Donovan is back in a huge boost for the Jets, who will also regain new dad Dimi Petratos.
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Victory have lost just one of their past seven outings against Ernie Merrick’s men, but have only won once at this venue in the past 11.
While O’Donovan might be back, fullback Daniel Georgievski is suspended.
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The forward has been one of the stars of the World Cup.
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REAL MADRID HAVE denied rumours that they have agreed a €272 million deal with Paris Saint-Germain to sign forward Kylian Mbappe.
The Spanish side have been closely linked with the attacker since his rise to stardom at Monaco, and it has been claimed by journalists in France that a move is imminent this summer.
However, Madrid insist that no such deal is in place and says the reports are simply false.
“Given the information published in the last few hours referring to an alleged agreement between Real Madrid and PSG for player Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid says they are flatly false,” the La Liga club said in a statement.
“Real Madrid has not made any offers to PSG or the player and regrets the dissemination of this type of information that is not contrasted with the parties.”
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A man was shot to death early Wednesday while driving on Lake Shore Drive in the Lincoln Park neighborhood on the North Side, police said. About 3:45 a.m., the 25-year-old was driving a Lexus south in the 2300 block of North Lake Shore Drive when another vehicle pulled alongside and someone inside shot him multiple times, according to Chicago Police.
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The train started to make speed around 5:10 in the morning. Leaving the depot, it derailed a couple of 100 yards further on.
Automatic safety procedures make sure that depot rails are not connected to the main network for passenger traffic when no trains are scheduled to leave, an expert speaking on behalf of Infrabel, the company responsible for rail infrastructure, told the VRT, speaking anonymously.
Works are going on to get the train back on track. Belgian Rail is taking the matter of the escaping train "very seriously". The incident happened with a relatively new train from the Desiro type. These Desiro trains have built a reputation of "disaster trains" in recent months and years.
In August 2015, a Desiro train lost its last 3 carriages on an Antwerp-Ostend connection. Problems were also reported with the automatic doors and with communication and safety systems.
19:20 Reported News Briefs Nissan 3, 5778 , 19/03/18 Nissan 3, 5778 , 19/03/18 If convicted, French consulate worker will serve time in France France has agreed to Israel's request for a trial in Israel of a French consulate employee in Jerusalem who was arrested by Israeli security officials on suspicion of using his diplomatic immunity to transfer weapons between Gaza and Judea and Samaria in light of the seriousness of the charge. However, a French source said that at the end of the trial, if the consulate employee is sentenced to a severe prison sentence, he will want him in a French prison rather than in Israel. Read more ► ◄ Last Briefs
NEW YORK (AP) - Sinclair Broadcast Group will sell nine TV stations to Standard Media Group for $441.7 million as part of its plan to meet regulatory approval for its pending $3.9 billion acquisition of Tribune Media.
The sale of the stations is contingent on the Tribune deal closing. Sinclair said it expects that deal to close by the end of the second quarter.
The moves come after Sinclair received widespread attention after news reports earlier in April showed dozens of Sinclair news anchors reading an identical script expressing concern about "one-sided news stories plaguing the country." At the time, President Donald Trump tweeted his support of the network.
The stations include one each in Oklahoma, Michigan, North Carolina, Virginia and Iowa and four in Pennsylvania.
Sinclair owns 193 stations across the country.
Jennifer Lopez – one of TIME's 100 Most Influential People of 2018 – celebrated her honor with three influential people in her own life: her mother, her sister and her boyfriend, Alex Rodriguez!
The foursome came to the TIME 100 Gala together, marking A-Rod's first red carpet appearance with the "World of Dance" judge's family. While posing on the carpet, a sharply dressed A-Rod wrapped his arms around both Lopez sisters, while Jennifer looked at ease alongside her mother and baseball veteran beau.
"Shoulder to shoulder with some truly strong women," Alex wrote on Instagram alongside a sweet photo of the quartet.
Young Thug has just shared a trailer for his much-anticipated “singing album” E.B.B.T.G. (short for Easy Breezy Beautiful Thugger Girls), which will come out this Friday (6/16). In the trailer, which features some new music, a group of girls kidnaps and beats up another girl and tie her up to a chair and spell out the album’s title on duct tape on her face. Check it out below.
Thugger has also revealed the cover art, which reads Beautiful Thugger Girls:
Biogen Inc. is on the hunt for a successor to chief financial officer Paul Clancy, who will be leaving the company to join Alexion Pharmaceuticals Inc. . In an announcement after the market close on Tuesday, June 13, Biogen said chief accounting officer Greg Covino will serve as interim principal financial officer as the Cambridge, Mass.-based firm searches for a new finance chief.
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The Tyee quoted David Ley, a UBC geography professor, about issues in B.C. politics.
He said the province has experienced “years of neglect of affordable housing issues, and a lot of rhetoric that has got us going in the wrong direction.”
Riggs stops by the witness hotel room and he can't take his eye's off the mini bar.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Just in time for Mother's Day, country singer Thomas Rhett and his wife Lauren Akins posted pictures of their adopted daughter Willa Gray Akins on social media on Friday.
A post shared by ThomasRhettAkins (@thomasrhettakins) on May 12, 2017 at 1:52pm PDT
The couple, whose last name is Akins, announced earlier this year they were adopting a child from Africa and that Lauren was also pregnant. Lauren Akins posted on Instagram that they met her in Uganda over a year ago and she arrived home on Thursday. This is the first child for the couple, who have volunteered on mission trips with the nonprofit 147 Million Orphans.
Married in 2012, the couple appears in the music video for his No. 1 country hit, "Die A Happy Man," which earned him a Grammy nomination this year.
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Replacement trains are on their way into service after three trains on the Metro system experienced faults.
Passengers using the network have been warned of wider impact on the timetable after two trains running between South Shields and St James have developed faults, while one on the line between Airport and South Hylton also has a fault.
A spokesman for the service said: "Apologies for any inconvenience whilst we get replacement trains in service from the depot.
"This will have a knock on effect as we will be using some peak service trains that usually run between Pelaw and Monkseaton and Regent Centre as the replacements, so trains will be busier on your journey to work this morning.
"Apologies and please leave plenty time for your journey."
Updates will be issued via the Metro's Facebook page and its Twitter account @My_Metro.
His tweets have the power to shape international relations, send stock prices up — or down — and galvanize the American public.
We're watching how Donald Trump is using this platform of unfettered communication now that he’s commander in chief. Here is everything Trump has tweeted since he was sworn in as 45th president of the United States. In many cases, we look at what he was reacting to and whether what he said was accurate. And, as much as possible, we'll relate what else was going on at the time. Check back for more as Trump continues to tweet.
This file photo taken on March 20, 2017 shows Rep. Devin Nunes, R-Calif., during a House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence hearing on Russian actions during the 2016 election campaign on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. (Photo: Nicholas Kamm, AFP/Getty Images)
Bunge Limited is scheduled to release its Q416 earnings data on Wednesday, February 15th. Analysts expect Bunge Limited to post earnings of $1.60 per share and revenue of $11.43 billion for the quarter.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A judge has dismissed the state of Tennessee's lawsuit against the federal government over the refugee resettlement program.
The Republican-led Tennessee General Assembly filed the lawsuit in March 2017, arguing the refugee program is forcing the state to spend money on additional services, including health care and education.
In his dismissal order Monday, U.S. District Judge S. Thomas Anderson said it's speculative for Tennessee to contend it might lose $7 billion annually in federal Medicaid money if it refuses to spend state money on refugee services through Medicaid.
The lawsuit didn't have the backing of state Attorney General Herbert Slatery or Republican Gov. Bill Haslam.
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The Thomas More Law Center filed the lawsuit for free.
Senate Speaker Randy McNally says lawmakers are discussing appeal options with their attorneys.
Albert Bursalyan sits with his handmade sandwich board representing his support of Hillary Clinton on the UCI campus in Irvine on Wednesday, November 9, 2016. Bursalyan said he wore the sandwich board all day in his classes.
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Whether it's for a role or just to experiment with their look, celebrities have the power to influence beauty and fashion trends -- especially with their hair. Over the last few decades, there have been a handful of iconic celebrity haircuts that have sent shockwaves through pop culture -- none more so than Jennifer Aniston's when she starred on "Friends." In 1994, her hairstyle, dubbed "The Rachel" after her sitcom character, was the most ubiquitous haircut in America. Interestingly enough, she wasn't actually a fan of the style, which she got from renowned hairdresser Chris McMillan.
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) - A Philadelphia firefighter says he was drunk and making a "dumb joke" about the white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, when he posted a picture of himself holding a torch and wearing a Confederate flag hat on Facebook.
John Deluisi tells WTXF-TV (http://bit.ly/2vWNOrO ) he uploaded the picture, which he captioned "Headed to VA," in response to another post referencing the Charlottesville rally, where torch-carrying protesters decried the planned removal of a Confederate statue. Three people died amid the turmoil Saturday, including a 32-year-old woman who was part of a crowd of counter-protesters struck by a car.
The Philadelphia Fire Department says it is investigating Deluisi's post and could take disciplinary action.
Deluisi removed the picture. He apologized and said he is disappointed in himself.
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Information from: WTXF-TV, http://www.foxphiladelphia.com
Crowded round a kitchen table in North London a group of strangers listen intently to chef Majeda Khouri proudly explain the diversity of food from her home country, Syria.Khouri is a Syrian refugee, living in London. She is part of social enterprise Migrateful. A program that trains asylum seekers, refugees and migrants to lead cooking classes, helping them practice their English language skills and enhance their integration.But this is only the beginning, Khouri explains how shes using the universal language of food to share her message.
Castillo signed a deal in Japan with the Seibu Lions on Tuesday, Yahoo! Japan reports.
Castillo finally saw his major-league dream realized over two brief appearances with the Dodgers last season, but he was ultimately designated for assignment later on in September. The 28-year-old is expected to start in Japan, whereas he was used in relief for much of his career stateside while playing in the minors.
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L. Mason Capitani CORFAC International negotiated a 55,045-square-foot lease of office and industrial space in Oak Park, Michigan.
Wurth Baer Supply Company, a wholesale distributor to the woodworking industry, is the new tenant.
The landlord, Bar Pro Ventures, is planning a renovation of the facility’s interior, including 3,500 square feet of new office space and the installation of a high-hazard fire-suppression system.
Jason Capitani of L. Mason Capitani and Steven Podolsky of Podolsky Circle CORFAC International represented Wurth Baer in the transaction.
Tags | industrial, Jason Capitani, L. Mason Capitani, Michigan, Oak Park, Office
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“Just out of nowhere, the defendant and his friend came there and beat me. The 24-year-old Emirati took out a baseball bat and hit me on my face. I fell unconscious and only regained consciousness in the ambulance when I was being taken to hospital. I reported the matter to the police and informed them that them about the accused, his absconding friend [one who assaulted me] and the fight which I had three years ago,” the officer told prosecutors.
Autumn will have a swinging start for one North Northumberland choir.
The popular Rothbury-based Coquet Singers hosts Songs with a Swing, an open workshop led by Andrew Scott of the famous Swing Bridge Singers.
The Songs with a Swing Workshop on Saturday, October 7, at Thropton War Memorial Hall, is open to singers of all abilities and although written music will be used, it is not essential to be a music reader to enjoy the event.
It will run from 10.30am to 1.30pm and the £10 ticket price includes tea, coffee and biscuits. Booking is essential. Reserve your place on 01669 621874 or email info.lewis@btinternet.com
The choir is back at is regular term-time rehearsals now on Mondays, from 7pm to 9pm, at Rothbury United Reformed Church.
New members are always welcome, especially men.
Contact 07710 453148 or 01669 621955 for more information.
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Hardly a day goes by without some media coverage that is focused on cyber. Whether is it sensationalist headlines announcing the most recent cyber-attack that has left some unfortunate company red faced and bereft, the outcome of yet another survey generally conducted by an entity selling cyber related goods or services, or the announcement of new regulation and legislation.
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In 2014, hell broke loose for the CEO of a young startup — and the way she handled it helped her company become one of the fastest-growing in all of China
UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs:
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Lake Elsinore could become the latest Riverside County city to take a formal stance against California’s sanctuary state law.
The City Council will consider a resolution opposing SB 54, the California Values Act, at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 24, at the Lake Elsinore Cultural Center, 183 N. Main St.
City officials are recommending that the council adopt the resolution, according to a two-page report.
COHOES, N.Y. (NEWS10) – The man accused in an auto-pedestrian crash that took the life of a teen on 787 in Cohoes has been found not guilty of several vehicle and traffic violations.
Brittany Knight, 16, was trying to cross the busy interstate when William Lamb hit her with his car. She died from her injuries.
Lamb has been found completely faultless in the crash.
Other pedestrians have lost their lives on this road and plans are in the works to transform that section into a boulevard. The boulevard will help lower speed and make safer and better road crossings.
COIMBATORE: A three member gang, taken into custody from West Bengal in connection with the murder of a woman in Annur, about 35 kms from here, was brought to the city today, police said.
After tracking down the whereabouts of the migrant workers with the help of their mobile signal location, a 10-member police team went to Jaipalguri in West Bengal and took them into custody with the help of police there few days back, Superintendent of police P Moorthy told reporters here.
The three, identified as Bindu Malik, Ajay Roy and Samrat, left to their native in West Bengal after murdering the woman Rajamani and stealing Rs one lakh and six sovereign gold ornaments from her house on December 25, he said.
The gang also injured Rajamani's husband Mayilsamy before leaving the house.
Police recovered the booty from them, Moorthy said.
Moorthy said police was monitoring the movements of migrant workers in the city. The department has already started creating a data base of such workers, he said.
Argentinian niche fragrance brand Fueguia 1833 (Buenos Aires, Argentina) has opened in first store in New York's SoHo neighborhood.
At the center of the 592-square-foot location is a large table featuring more than 60 Fueguia 1833 fragrances, each bottle perched on a small, walnut wooden cube, according to Women’s Wear Daily. The SoHo store also features an “ingredients bar,” showcasing the almost 300 natural ingredients used in the fragrances.
Fueguia 1833 also operates stores in Buenos Aires, Argentina; Taipei, Taiwan; Tokyo and Zurich.
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"Ethical hacker" is a real job — and the pay is not bad at all. USA
You might think "ethical hacker" sounds like a made-up (and contradictory) career— but people actually do it for a living and can make around $71,331 a year.
It's just one of many jobs that you've probably never heard of, but that can earn you a surprising amount of money.
Here are 10 of the most unheard-of careers that actually pay a lot.
ZURICH, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Swiss drugmaker Roche said on Monday that a combination of its Tecentriq immunotherapy with its older drug Avastin reduced the risk of disease worsening or death (PFS) for the initial treatment of advanced kidney cancer in some patients.
The latest trial result, the detailed results of which Roche plans to release in 2018, come atop data last week showing a Tecentriq cocktail also slowed disease progression in first-line lung cancer treatment.‍​ (Reporting by John Miller; Editing by Michael Shields)
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The facilities and amenities are expertly curated for relaxation. There are hidden loungers along the garden paths, a loaner book library, and rooftop gazebo perfect for sunset viewing. There's also a whirlpool and pool (though chilly during winter when the evening air temperature can drop to 14 degrees Celcius), and a common area with DVD library, television, and kitchen with a barbeque grill. You won't find a spa, fitness centre, or even a bar here, but in-room massages, private yoga, and picnics can be arranged.
After a warm welcome involving freshly squeezed lemonade, a chilled towel, and a detailed tour, staff were largely absent. None remained on property after 6pm.
Kathmandu: The death toll triggered by floods in Nepal over the past three days has risen to 64, the Home Ministry said.
An official statement said at least 53 people had gone missing in various districts in the low-lying areas of Terai region, Xinhua news agency reports.
Floods and landslides have created havoc in Terai, with thousands of families displaced and huge loss of properties, livestock and crops.
Many cities in the region have been inundated, The Kathmandu Post reported.
Over a dozen districts in the plains have been badly affected, said the Ministry, adding over 35,000 houses have been inundated and 1,000 houses damaged.
Police and the armed forces have been active in relief operation since Saturday. But this has been hampered by unending rainfall.
× Mark Redwine returns to Colorado to face charges in death of his son
DURANGO, Colo. — Mark Redwine has left Washington state to return to Colorado to face charges in the death of his son, Dylan, in 2012.
Redwine was arrested in Bellingham, Washington, after a grand jury issued an indictment in the case on July 22.
He faces charges of second-degree murder and child abuse resulting in death.
Dylan Redwine, 13, disappeared while he was visiting his father in the Durango area in November 2012.
Mark Redwine waived his challenge to extradition on Aug. 8 and officials with the La Plata County Sheriff’s Office said they had begun making arrangements to bring him back to the southwest Colorado county.
On Monday, the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office confirmed he had been transferred.
Larry Kudlow, a long-time fixture on the CNBC business news network who previously served in the Reagan administration, is interviewed on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Wednesday, March 14, 2018. President Donald Trump has chosen Kudlow to be his top economic aide. Richard Drew AP
Last August Chelsea Covington, a woman known to walk around topless, asked the Town of Ocean City to allow her to sunbathe bare-chested. The Town of Ocean City reached out The Maryland Attorney Generals Office for guidance on the issue.
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Start your week off on a new music note!
Hour 1
Le Boom – What We Do
Lady Gaga – John Wayne
Beyoncé – Love Drought
A Tribe Called Quest – We The People
Arcade Fire – I Give You Power
Soulé – Good Life
DJ Khaled – Shining feat. Beyoncé and Jay-Z
Aine Cahill – Plastic
Wolves of Youth – Say Something
Tebi Rex – Everything You Say Is A Poem
Bantum – Feel It Out feat. Farrah Elle
Sigrid – Don’t Kill My Vibe
The Clockworks – You Are The Problem
Hour 2
Solange – Cranes in the Sky
MUNA – Crying On The Bathroom Floor
Nick Jonas – Bom Bidi Bom feat. Nicki Minaj
Michelle Branch – Hopeless Romantci
Jafaris – Love Dies
Liv Dawson – Searching
Saint Sister – Tin Man
Betty Who – Some Kinda Wonderful
KLP – Back In The Room
Avelino – Energy feat. Stormzy & Skepta
BARQ – Bear
Fickle Friends – Brooklyn
Blondie – Fun
Shakira – Chantaje
OTTAWA — Martine Ouellet has agreed to have a confidence vote on her Bloc Quebecois leadership brought forward.
She made the announcement in Ottawa today.
Details will be hammered out at a party meeting in Quebec on April 29.
The vote is expected to be held by telephone or internet in the following months.
Originally, the leadership vote was scheduled only for 2019.
Ouellet has come under fire since the resignation of seven of the Bloc's 10 MPs late last month over her leadership style.
By The Canadian Press
Carnfunnock Country Park will be marking World Photo Day this Saturday, August 19.
There will be a special treasure hunt and the photo day event will run from 11.00 am until 5.00 pm, with £2 cost for the treasure hunt.
Visitors are being encouraged to go along and capture images in the park; photographers of all levels of ability can register on the World Photo Day site at www. worldphotoday.com
The event, the initiative of Australian photographer Korshe Aram, is marking its 8th year and started in 2010 with just 250 people registered to participate.
Last year 500 million people shared in the event.
John Egbunu leaves the game with apparent knee injury. He would not return. (1:41)
AUBURN, Ala. -- Florida center John Egbunu left the Auburn game in the first half with a knee injury.
The 15th-ranked Gators announced on Twitter that Egbunu wouldn't return in the second half of Tuesday night's game. He had 10 points and four rebounds before going down hard battling for a rebound midway through the half.
The 6-foot-11, 255-pounder came in averaging 7.7 points, 6.7 rebounds and 1.6 blocked shots. Egbunu ranks in the top 10 in the Southeastern Conference in both rebounding and blocked shots.
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There are four horses on the loose in Wilsthorpe near Bourne.
Two of the horses are white with black patches, one is dark brown and one is white with a black mane
Police are currently on the scene.
Call officers on 07973848148 or 07973846004 if you know who the owner is.
Incident number of December 11 relates to the loose horses,
RECIPE: Eggceptional scrambled eggs
Simple, freshly made scrambled eggs are such a treat, but few get them right. The secret is adding a little water to the mix - it creates steam making the eggs lighter and fluffier
Simple, freshly made scrambled eggs are such a treat, but few get them right. The secret is adding a little water to the mix - it creates steam making the eggs lighter and fluffier
April 24 (Reuters) - Barrick Gold:
* STILL OPEN TO PARTNERING OPPORTUNITIES ON ITS PASCUA-LAMA GOLD-SILVER PROJECT IN THE ANDES MOUNTAINS, PRESIDENT KELVIN DUSHNISKY SAYS
* EVALUATING ALL DIFFERENT OPTIONS FOR ADDING PROCESSING CAPACITY IN NEVADA, COMPANY OFFICIAL SAYS Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting by Nicole Mordant)
Make a contemporary statement with the minimalist Benito Round Pendant. Its clear acrylic shade has a 19.875-in. diameter and comes in three shapes, including round (shown), tall and wide. Uses a 4-watt replaceable, dimmable source with an 80-plus CRI. www.besalighting.com
Dec 11 (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday refused to hear an appeal by a Georgia security guard who said she was harassed and forced from her job because she is a lesbian, avoiding an opportunity to decide whether a federal law that bans gender-based bias also outlaws discrimination based on sexual orientation.
The justices left in place a lower court ruling against Jameka Evans, who had argued that workplace sexual orientation discrimination violates Title VII of the landmark Civil Rights Act of 1964. Workplace protections are a major source of concern for advocates of rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.
Average job figures for 2016 stayed comparable to the previous year in Chautauqua County, despite small increases and decreases in certain sectors.
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Top Stories: The Greene County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help finding a woman, who went missing Saturday morning from a mobile home park near Springfield. And While large majorities of the crowd inside Springfield’s Old Glass Place were sympathetic to Missouri Senator Claire McCaskill, others criticized her positions outside Friday’s event.
Cailtyn Jenner gets a puppy
There's no replacement for family love but when things get tough, the tough get ... a new puppy! Following a long period of conflict and radio silence between Cailtyn Jenner, Kris Jenner and Caitlyn's step-daughters, Caitlyn appears to have found a way to bring love into her home in the form of a furry white pet. "A new member of my family- Bertha, two months old," she captioned a photo of herself with her adorable new pup on Monday, June 5. Caitlyn's rift with the Kardashians began in earnest when they were given advance copies of her new memoir, "The Secrets of My Life." The family reportedly felt "caught off guard" by revelations in the book, while Kris and Kim Kardashian West have said they felt Caitlyn distorted facts related to the family's relationships with one another, according to Us Weekly.
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Stop What You’re Doing And Look at John Kelly Honoring His Son at Arlington and Comforting Gold Star Families
White House Chief of Staff John Kelly and his wife, Karen, have the burden of truly understanding the pain Memorial Day brings, even though it is not limited to just that day.
During the holiday on Monday, both parents visited 1st Lt. Robert Michael Kelly — their son who was killed on November 9th, 2010 in the Helmand province, Afghanistan — where he was laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery.
Other people, ranging from veterans to children, simply wanted to shake Kelly’s hand and take pictures with him. The Kellys eventually left to spend some time alone to remember their son. – READ MORE
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Wolverhampton Wanderers are reportedly considering making a £7m bid for Derby County striker Chris Martin this summer.
Wolverhampton Wanderers are reportedly lining up a £7m bid for Derby County striker Chris Martin this summer.
The 28-year-old is currently on a season-long loan at fellow Championship side Fulham, where he has scored 10 goals in 30 league appearances to rank as their joint top scorer this term.
According to The Mirror, Wolves boss Paul Lambert has earmarked Martin as one of his top priorities this summer as he looks to add more firepower to his side ahead of an anticipated push for promotion next term.
The Midlands outfit, who secured their Championship status with a 1-0 triumph at Leeds United earlier today, already have a Derby striker in their ranks with loan signing Andreas Weimann, who could make the move permanent this summer.
Martin joined Derby from Norwich City in 2013 on a free transfer.
Kids say the darndest -- and funniest -- things. If only there was a place to keep track of it all.
The Little Hoots app does just that. The company takes the funny, sweet, amazing, clever things your little one says and turns them into a pretty keepsake so you never forget these precious moments.
Little Hoots has shared its hoots of the week with "Good Morning America." If you'd like to see your child's quote here, submit it to Little Hoots. If it's chosen as a hoot of the week, we'll feature it.
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A Kansas City man who told authorities he was hearing "voices" when he wounded two men has been charged with fatally shooting a third man on the same night.
Running back Mike Davis tweeted he was in Los Angeles Monday morning. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport confirmed that Davis was, in fact, in town for a meeting with the division rival Rams.
The Seahawks opted not to tender Davis as a restricted free agent, and the running back is now testing the open market. He met with the Lions last week, according to a report.
Davis, now entering his fourth year in the league, was originally selected by the 49ers in the fourth round of the 2015 NFL Draft. Seattle claimed him off waivers last May following his release by San Francisco.
A practice squad member through the first half of the season, Davis was promoted to the active roster in November to assist with the Seahawks’ floundering run game.
In six games, Davis logged 68 carries for 240 yards and a long of 33. He also posted 15 catches for 131 yards.
Related Stanford safety Justin Reid to visit Seahawks
TORONTO — Despite watching his team win 7-2 in Winnipeg to kick off the season, Mike Babcock wants to see improvements in Saturday’s home opener against the New York Rangers.
The Maple Leafs coach reeled off how many penalties Toronto took Wednesday night, making for a rocky opening against the Jets.
Babcock wants to see what he calls a commitment to doing things right.
It looks like defenceman Calle Rosen and centre Dominic Moore will come in Saturday for Andreas Borgman and Eric Fehr.
The Rangers lost their home opener 4-2 on Thursday to Colorado despite outshooting the Avalanche 39-26.
The 43 muscles in every human’s face can tell a strong story of how we feel. The eyes and mouth are the most important and revealing of our features — and are directly connected to our brain via the facial nerves, which reveal how we think and feel. Faces can tell stories of malnutrition and disease as much as they can talk of talent, thoughts and emotions.
Chelsea finished fifth in the Premier League though won the FA Cup and will compete in the Europa League next season.
Lifting the trophy at Wembley earlier this month was Chelsea’s 15th major competition success in as many years.
And though they won’t take their seat at the top table of European football, Azpilicueta believes Chelsea’s rich recent history will still attract top names.
“Of course big players will still want to come to Chelsea because we win lots of silverware,” Azpilicueta told Evening Standard.
× Reports: Comedian Ralphie May dies
LAS VEGAS, Nev. – TMZ.com is reporting that comedian Ralphie May has died.
May was 45. TMZ says he had been battling pneumonia for six weeks and died of cardiac arrest.
We’ll have more info when it becomes available.
Former Bulldogs chief executive Raelene Castle is set to take over Bill Pulver as Rugby Australia's new boss, beating former Wallaby Phil Kearns for the job.
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The appointment makes her the first female boss of any of the national governing bodies across the four football codes in Australia, just years after becoming the first female CEO of an NRL club.
After Pulver announced the Western Force's culling from Super Rugby, he claimed he would stand down once a replacement was found.
It is unknown if he will see out his contract thats lasts to February.
News Corp reports Castle's appointment will be announced on Tuesday.
She left the Bulldogs in May after almost four years in the role, seeing out an unsuccessful final season as coach Des Hasler and the Canterbury board were under fire with the club finishing 11th.
Before that she spent six years in charge as the chief executive for Netball New Zealand.
NEW YORK, OCTOBER 7, ARMENPRESS. Precious metals prices for 6 October:
“Armenpress” reports the price of gold futures is up by 0.33% to $1274.90, silver futures is up by 0.96% to $16.79, while platinum futures is up by 0.14% to $916.20.
The measurement unit is 1 troy ounce (31.1 grams).
New York’s NYMEХ (New York Merchantile Exchange) is a US futures market founded in 1882. Currently trade is carried out by the exchange’s two divisions, the NYMEX Division and the COMEX Division, the first one designed for trades of oil, gas, platinum, palladium, ethanol, coal, electricity and carbon dioxide emissions, the second one for gold, silver, copper and aluminum.
OUTAGAMIE COUNTY, Wis. (WBAY) – A man charged with making threats to shoot up the Fox River Mall, prompting an evacuation last December, pleaded not guilty in Outagamie County court.
Christopher Hawkins is charged with making terroristic threats and disorderly conduct.
Prosecutors say he made threats about shootings at the mall and an Appleton hotel after a fight with his girlfriend.
Family members called police on December 27 saying Hawkins was sitting in the parking lot of the mall with a gun and told family he would start shooting.
The mall was evacuated, but police didn’t find Hawkins.
He was arrested the next day in the Minneapolis area with help from the FBI.
Hawkins will have a jury trial in May.
Do you think BART should allow politically motivated ads in stations and on trains?Advertisements posted by a group called Progressives for Immigration Reform read "U.S. tech workers, your companies think you are expensive... un-deserving... and expendable."The ads call on Congress to reform the H-1B visa program, which tech companies use to bring in workers from overseas. The ads have caused some controversy, but BART says it can't do anything about them because of free speech laws.
If you're in the downtown core today, watch where you step – Calgary police are training some of their hoofed recruits in the area.
For the next two weeks, the Calgary Police Service (CPS) Mounted Unit is hosting a training course for six of their (two-legged) officers and three members from the Alberta RCMP.
The 100-hour course is being taught by Sgt. Kris McCarthy from the Toronto Police Service’s Mounted Unit.
In a news release Monday, CPS said Calgarians can expect to see the officers and their horses doing general patrol training thoughout the downtown area.
The course is focused on teaching both police officers and their steeds skills for routine mounted patrols, operating in volatile crowd situations and various search scenarios.
WHAT WE LIKE: It’s hard not to think about sport bikes when driving the BMW M2. Its fast-twitch agility makes it feel as if it’s perched on a four-wheeled branch of that family tree. While that branch had better be robust, given our M2’s 3509-pound curb weight, the car’s reflexes belie that number, and the turbocharged 3.0-liter straight-six’s power and delivery feed our race-car-driver fantasies—as well as providing acceleration that aligns unexpectedly closely with the Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 sharing space in our long-term garage. The M2 bettered the Mustang to 60 mph by a tenth and beat it by a single foot stopping from 70 mph but gave up 0.02 g on the skidpad. And while the M2’s $57,545 as-tested sticker is steep for a 2-series—the 230i starts at $34,145, and you can get into an M240i for $45,445—it undercuts our Shelby’s asking price by nearly three grand. The choice is a matter of taste, prevailing social norms in your area, and stripe preference.
Who dreams of having their own rodeo? Watch the OFFICIAL TRAILER for the all-new season of Baskets. Premieres 1/23 on FX.
Feb 14 Be Think Solve Execute SpA:
* Says acquires 60 pct in FIMAS GmbH, a Frankfurt-based niche consulting firm
* The acquisition of FIMAS has been finalised through "targit GmbH", the existing subsidiary of Be in Germany
* The purchase price for 60 pct share capital was set at 1.24 million euros ($1.32 million)
* The agreement foresees an option to acquire the residual 40 pct in two further steps: 30 pct by May 2021 and 10 pct by May 2024 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9414 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) — Marquise Moore had 22 points and 12 rebounds, Jalen Jenkins added 17 points and eight boards, and George Mason used a big second-half run to beat Richmond 93-70 on Tuesday night.
Richmond was within 67-63 with 6:03 left, but George Mason went on a 22-2 run to take an 89-65 lead with 1:08 to play. Otis Livingston II scored nine points during the run and Moore had eight.
Livingston finished with 17 points to become the 35th player for George Mason (18-8, 8-5 Atlantic 10) to reach 1,000 career points. Jaire Grayer added 13 and Karmari Newman 12.
Moore beat the halftime buzzer with a runner in the lane to give George Mason a 41-28 lead.
T.J. Cline had 21 points, six rebounds and five assists for Richmond (15-10, 9-4). Nick Sherod added 18 points, Khwan Fore 12 and ShawnDre’ Jones 10.
Richmond went on an 11-2 run, with six points from Cline, to pull to 57-52 with 11:27 left.
An Oregon man doesn’t want what happened to him to happen to who will watch next week’s solar eclipse.
Lou Tomososki was watching a partial eclipse in 1962, KGW reported. He told his friend who was watching the show in the sky with him, “If you stare at it long enough the brightness goes away.”
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Later that evening, Tomososki and his friend were having vision problems and both are still having issues 55 years later.
A doctor told Tomososki that he burned his retina during the eclipse in 1962, KGW reported.
Now the blurry vision in his right eye won’t go away.
Will what happened 55 years ago keep Tomososki from watching Monday’s eclipse? He said no, but he’ll won’t be looking at the sky as it happens. Instead he’ll just watch it get dark outside, KGW reported.
Triple-double man Russell Westbrook and the Oklahoma City Thunder open the Bucks' schedule in the New Year on Monday. Antetokounmpo-Westbrook show on tap Monday night Triple-double man Russell Westbrook and the Oklahoma City Thunder open the Bucks' schedule in the New Year on Monday.
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Man shot in leg on northwest side of South Bend
South Bend police say a suspect is in custody, after someone was shot in the leg.
It happened early Thursday morning on the 1200 block of Diamond Avenue.
Police say the victim was taken to Memorial Hospital where he is expected to recover.
Investigators have not released the suspect’s name.
Investigators are collecting evidence, and they are looking into what led to the shooting.
(KPRC) Investigators in Harris County, Texas have recovered nearly $1 million worth of meth-laced lollipops.
Deputies were responding to a call Monday about a burglary to a home in Spring when they discovered the drugs.
Two suspects, Evonne Mick and David Salinas were caught leaving the residence and loading a vehicle with the drug-laced candy.
Deputies said the suspects couldn't even close their car door because there were so many drugs packed into the vehicle.
Manchester United moved level on points with fifth-placed Tottenham after victory at West Ham, who played for 75 minutes with 10 men following the controversial dismissal of Sofiane Feghouli.
Referee Mike Dean showed Feghouli a straight red card after the midfielder’s 15th-minute challenge on Phil Jones.
Replays showed it was more of a coming together between two players committed to winning the ball than a reckless tackle meant to cause harm.
Antonio Valencia was guilty of an astonishing miss for the visitors before Juan Mata scored from 10 yards after a clever pass by fellow substitute Marcus Rashford.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic was one of three players offside when he doubled the lead after Pedro Obiang’s clearance fell to Ander Herrera.
It was Jose Mourinho’s side’s sixth straight Premier League win and their seventh in all competitions.
Sandland (knee) reverted to the Packers' injured reserve Monday.
Sandland was waived Sunday due to his unspecified knee injury. He'll likely remain on IR through the end of the season unless he agrees to an injury settlement.
Democratic Response To The Nunes Memo NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.) about the Democratic response to the release of the Nunes memo.
Local businesses and organizations joined with The Claxton Enterprise to wish Evans County 4-H a great National 4-H Week! Read local 4-H’er’s essays about 4-H week and what 4-H means to them on Page 11 in this week’s edition of The Claxton Enterprise!
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - Singapore Exchange Ltd plans to increase its derivative trading fees for the first time in 15 years, a company spokesperson said on Monday.
The fee revision comes after the exchange’s investments in technology and infrastructure to support growing trading volumes.
Annual fees for proprietary trading members including international banks and individual traders are expected to jump to as much as S$25,000 ($18,505) from S$2,000, the Financial Times reported earlier in the day.
The hike in fees will come into effect starting next year, according to the FT.
WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) - Four Massachusetts women have been arrested on assault charges after they were accused of beating another woman, burning her with a lit cigarette and forcing her into a dog cage.
Worcester police say officers were called to an apartment building Wednesday on a report of an ongoing assault. They say officers forced their way in and found a 35-year-old woman whose face was swollen and bleeding.
The woman told police the other women punched her, hit her with a golf club, burned her, cut her hair and bound her with tape. She was taken to a hospital for treatment.
Four women, ages 21 through 41, were arrested on charges including kidnapping and assault and battery.
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Jontay Porter will play a second season at Missouri. That news became official moments ago when Porter announced he was withdrawing his name from the 2018 NBA Draft and would return to school at Mizzou.
So just how important is Porter's return to the Tigers' roster?
Last week, Rivals.com national analyst Eric Bossi wrote that Porter's return would be as impactful as any in the country.
Bossi wrote: "With Porter back the Tigers would stand to have one of the better frontlines in the SEC. Porter could team with fellow sophomore - and another legitimate NBA prospect -Jeremiah Tilmon to make a formidable twin tower set that could score inside and out. Add in senior forward Kevin Puryear and that frontcourt would be a strength for the Tigers and could allow them to build on the momentum they gained last season."
BEECH GROVE, Ind. (WISH) – Friday night football is back in action and it is week eight for The Zone and high school football in Indiana.
The Beech Grove Hornets are set to play Triton Central at 7 p.m. and both teams have more on their mind than just touchdowns.
It is the Coaches vs. Cancer game at Beech Grove High School and an effort to raise money for the American Cancer Society.
A chili dinner will be held at 6:30 p.m. costs $5. Coaches vs. Cancer t-shirts will be sold for $10.
The goal is to bring together students, staff and community members to raise awareness and money for an important cause.
All of the money raised from the event will go to support the American Cancer Society.
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PORTLAND — A 43-year-old man suffered serious injuries Thursday night after he was hit by a car at the intersection of Washington Avenue and Presumpscot Street.
Police Maj. James Sweatt said the man was hit around 8:15 p.m. His name and address have not been released, pending notification of his next of kin.
Sweatt said city resident Jose Rodriguez-Arriaga, 22, was issued a criminal summons on a charge of operating without a license for driving the 2008 Saab model 92 that struck the victim.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The IRS says it's following President Donald Trump's executive order on health care by easing enforcement of the unpopular Obama-era requirement for people to have coverage or risk fines.
Trump directed federal agencies to ease the health law's rules after he took office.
An IRS spokesman says the IRS had planned to start rejecting returns this year on which the taxpayer failed to indicate whether or not he had coverage.
But the IRS says it will keep processing such returns, as it has in the past.
Many of the law's supporters consider the coverage requirement essential for nudging younger, healthy people into the insurance pool to keep premiums in check.
The IRS says the requirement is still the law.
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Evertonian Jack has just made Premier League history.
The 14-year-old, who has multiple health conditions and limited mobility, has acted as a "remote" mascot for his favourite club with the aid of a robot.
The robot was carried onto the pitch by Everton captain Phil Jagielka and has a camera, microphone and speaker linked with Jack's tablet, so that he could enjoy the match day experience.
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PORTLAND, Texas - There was lots of excitement at the Gregory-Portland baseball complex in Portland, Texas Thursday afternoon, but there wasn't a game.
One player had a chance to step into the record books because of his feet 15-year-old Hunter Harrison is a freshman at G-P High School. He stands at about 6 feet, 3 inches, and those apply to him from head to toe.
"I have a size 18 shoe," Harrison said.
That may secure him a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records. The current record is 32.95 centimeters. On Thursday at the G-P Softball & Baseball Complex, Hunter's feet officially measured at 33.1 centimeters.
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Jordan D. Hill has covered high schools and athletes in the Bi-City area for the Ledger-Enquirer since January 2017. Prior to coming to Columbus, Hill was a freelancer for The Macon Telegraph and an intern for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. A native of Jasper, Georgia, Hill is a graduate of Pickens High School and the University of Georgia.
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OKLAHOMA CITY – Emergency crews are responding to a shooting in northwest Oklahoma City.
Crews were called around 7:45 p.m. on Monday to an apartment complex in the 5900 block of N.W. 10th St.
A child has been shot, and the suspects are reportedly three teenagers.
Crews said the child was taken to a hospital with no life-threatening injuries.
BREAKING: child shot at OKC apartment complex. Taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries. @kfor pic.twitter.com/gnZVZ5o57B — Abby Broyles (@abbybroyles) April 18, 2017
The shooting is still being investigated at the scene.
No other details have been released at this time.
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As part of its August Art Series, 3&UP is offering a wine glass painting and charm making class using your favorite game pieces. It kicks off at 7p.m. on Thursday, August 17.
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Tacos Tequila Whiskey was named as one of the Nation's Restaurant News' "Breakout Brands of 2018."
first got Tacos Tequila Whiskey noticed when they were still a food truck. Westword named them one of the 100 things to eat in Denver
Recipe:
Recipe for 6 tacos
1 smashed avocado (1 tbl per taco)
roasted tomatillo salsa
1 tsp of salt
juice of one lime
6 oz Cotija cheese (2 oz per taco)
6 corn tortillas
Mix smashed avocado with salt and lime. Dip corn tortilla in manteca (rendered pork fat) and heat for 30 seconds per side in a medium to medium-high non-stick pan or griddle. You can also use your preferred oil or even warm tortilla dry. Scoop 2 ounces of queso and griddle for 10 seconds each side until golden brown. Place on tortilla with about 1 tablespoon of smashed avocado mixture, 1 tablespoon of roasted tomatillo salsa. Serve with a lime.
Brand new Portuguese-language comedy Samantha! is premiering on Netflix this week.
The Brazilian series follows on from the success of 3% which proved a huge hit on the streaming site worldwide this year.
All episodes will drop on Friday, July 6 in one go.
Samantha! was created by Felipe Braga, who is also behind another upcoming Netflix series called Sintonia which is set for a 2019 release.
It follows a former child star who wants to launch herself back into the public eye.
The show’s bright 80s aesthetic is set to fill the void left by GLOW which dropped last week.
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COVENTRY, R.I. — Police say a woman in Rhode Island had taken out a gun to investigate a noise when she accidentally shot herself.
Coventry police say the woman slipped Friday night and the gun she was carrying discharged, striking her. She had been looking into a noise she heard from behind her home.
WJAR-TV (http://bit.ly/2iWGKBm ) reports the woman was taken to Kent Hospital to be treated for injuries. Her condition wasn't clear.
A police investigation confirmed it was an accidental, self-inflicted gunshot wound.
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We'll admit it: When a celebrity gets engaged, we immediately want to see the bling. And since this is Hollywood, where stars tend to get serious fast and marry multiple times, many have had the pleasure of wearing more than one engagement ring. Join Wonderwall.com as we take a look at all the rings from all the times your favorite singers and actresses were engaged, starting with Gwyneth Paltrow, who's accepted marriage proposals from Brad Pitt, Chris Martin and Brad Falchuk...
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The New England Patriots may have recently pulled off the largest comeback in Super Bowl history, but they’re not an organization that lives in the moment and is overly satisfied after just one major achievement.
Bill Belichick and Co. are already looking forward to free agency and the draft, and that’s one of the reasons they’ve been so successful over the past decade-and-a-half.
With the free-agent market set to open in a few weeks, who should the team look to re-sign? LeGarrette Blount led the team in rushing touchdowns with 18, while no other running backs recorded a single one. And both Logan Ryan and Malcolm Butler are impending free agents, so the team’s pass defense could take a hit going forward.
Many agree that Dont’a Hightower will get the franchise tag, but that remains to be seen. There are 16 other free agents to talk about as well, but unfortunately, with the salary cap, the team can only sign so many.
The efforts from the police department have brought in thousands of clothing items to help homeless people in the area. (Source WOIO)
The Cleveland Police Department is doing their best to help homeless people in the area.
Officers gathered and distributed thousands of clothes during the 4th annual sock and underwear drive.
Investigators donated this year's collection to the Metanoia project.
The efforts from the police department have brought in thousands of clothing items to help homeless people in the area.
Police will continue to collect donations through February.
If you want to donate items you can drop them off at 3841 Fulton Road in Cleveland.
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A Republican lawmaker is pushing to add Oklahoma to the list of states in which so-called chemical castration is an option for certain sex offenders, albeit an option that rarely gets used.
State Rep. Rick West, a first-term lawmaker from Heavener, said he filed the bill at the request of a constituent and that he fully intends to push for its passage, though it’s likely to face strong opposition, even in a conservative state with a tough-on-crime reputation.
If approved, Oklahoma would join at least seven other states that have laws allowing courts to order chemical treatments that reduce male testosterone for certain sex offenders, although experts say the punishment is rarely carried out and one described it as a “half fantasy” version of criminal justice.
COLUMBUS >> Jurors are considering whether the man convicted in the kidnapping, rape and killing of an Ohio State University student should be sentenced to death.
Thirty-year-old Brian Golsby was found guilty last week in the death of 21-year-old Reagan Tokes.
Golsby apologized in court and asked jurors for mercy.
His lawyers argue that his traumatic and difficult childhood shaped his actions and that his life should be spared.
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A jury will determine whether he gets a death sentence or a life sentence with or without the possibility of parole.
Tokes’ body was found in February 2017 at a park in Grove City, about 10 miles southwest of Columbus. Police say they matched Golsby’s DNA evidence from Tokes’ car.
Cancer raises many questions – some we don’t know how, or who, to ask. From breaking the news to managing the side effects, patients reflect on what they wish they’d asked.
Cancer Research UK offers a cancer helpline, where expert information nurses answer questions about cancer in confidence, 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday, on 0808 800 4040; plus an interactive community discussion forum, Cancer Chat; a dedicated About Cancer section of the website, providing clear information about cancer, its treatment and implications; and a cancer clinical trial database – so no question you have about cancer goes unanswered
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A teenager who has tried to take her own life says she uses a boxing gym as an escape.
Kirsty, 16, started self-harming following problems at home - but says Gunn's Gym in Birstall, Leicestershire, has helped tackle her problems.
The gym has the largest number of girls of any boxing gym in Europe.
If you are affected by these issues, please contact the Samaritans on the free helpline 116 123 or visit the website.
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Ads will attack de Blasio's lawsuits against oil companies An ad campaign attacking Mayor de Blasio’s plan to sue oil companies over climate change is set to launch Monday. The Manufacturers’ Accountability Project — a brainchild of the National...
Doug Jones slams Roy Moore as 'abuser' in attack ad The Alabama Democratic Senate candidate running against Roy Moore unveiled a tough new attack ad Wednesday highlighting the multiple allegations of sexual misconduct lodged against the Cotton State Republican. The...
Clinton bracing for 'major attack' by Trump The Clinton campaign is gearing up for Donald Trump “to bet everything on one final, major attack,” according to a fundraising email sent Monday morning by campaign manager Robby Mook....
New Clinton ad attacks Trump for going after judge WASHINGTON — Not wasting any time, Hillary Clinton’s campaign Monday launched a new web ad with prominent Republicans blasting Donald Trump for statements about federal Judge Gonzalo Curiel’s Mexican heritage....
OECD says New Zealand cbank should adopt debt-to-income limits on home loans
WELLINGTON, June 15 The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) said on Thursday that New Zealand's central bank should add debt-to-income (DTI) limits on home loans to its toolkit to help cool the country's housing market.
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One person was fatally shot at the scene of a house fire early Tuesday and a suspect was arrested after holing himself up for two hours inside the burned home south of downtown Los Angeles, authorities said.
Firefighters heard gunshots after quickly knocking down the flames in the two-story structure shortly around 4:30 a.m. in the Harbor Gateway neighborhood, Fire Department officials said.
Police and sheriff’s deputies set up a perimeter and evacuated nearby homes during a standoff with the suspect.
Police Officer Chris No confirmed one fatality in the shooting but didn’t know whether the victim was a man or woman.
The suspect appeared to have suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound and was taken into custody shortly before 7 a.m., officials said.
There were no reports of injuries to firefighters or police officers.
Four adults and a child were displaced by the blaze, and the American Red Cross was sent to assist them, according to fire officials.
– The following title matches have been announced for the June 29th ROH Best in The World PPV. The show takes place at 9PM ET…
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* ROH Tag Team Title Match: Champions The Briscoes vs. The Young Bucks
The Ministry of Transportation is providing more service for GO Transit and UP Express commuters.
Beginning Saturday, April 7, more weekend morning trips and daily night trips will be available for customers on the GO Lakeshore West and East lines. There will 52 new trips per week on the two lines.
As well, the UP Express will add 14 new trips per week between Union Station and Pearson International Airport beginning April 7. New trips will depart from Union Station each day at 4:55 a.m. and 5:10 a.m.
"More consistent 30-minute service on the Lakeshore lines between Oakville and Oshawa brings us closer to delivering on our promise of 15-minute service — all day, every day," Minister of Transportation Kathryn McGarry said in a news release.
Hazel Ruth Pullen age 78, of Crandall, passed away Sunday February 12, 2017 at Cornerstone Medical Center in Fort Oglethorpe, GA.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest Washington Moore and Mary Melissa Hawkins Moore; husband, Floyd G. “Pete” Pullen; son, Gary Eugene Pullen.
Survivors include, several nieces and nephews.
Visitation for Mrs. Pullen will be held Wednesday February 15, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Peeples Funeral Home.
Interment will be in the Fairy Valley Cemetery.
No services will be held.
Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements.
A contract to supply 66,000 Mango shells for T-90S was signed in 2014.
Tecmash, a Rostec member company and Russia's largest manufacturer of ammunition, will complete the delivery of Mango shells () to India in 2017, TASS reported on Feb. 13, citing a Tecmash spokesperson.
A contract to supply 66,000 Mango shells for Indian T-90S was signed in 2014.
Mango shells are feathered armor-piercing projectiles for 125 mm caliber tank guns. Production of the shells was launched in the USSR in 1983. They were put into service in 1986.
Mango shells are actively used by the Russian armed forces, as well as in countries where Russian tanks are in service.
India plans to launch licensed production of Mango shells in the near future.
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LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – Mayor Virg Bernero announced today that Mayor Hollister underwent successful heart surgery Wednesday morning at a local hospital in Lansing.
“The procedure went well and we anticipate a full recovery. Our family is deeply grateful to the extraordinary medical team that performed the surgery and that is caring for him now as he recuperates,” said Mayor Hollister’s wife, Christine Hollister.
While Mayor Hollister, 75, is in the hospital, visitation is limited to immediate family.
Friends are invited to visit his Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/david.c.hollister to post messages and share well wishes.
Mayor Bernero noted that he and Mayor Hollister have agreed that Ben Bakken, vice president of commercial banking at Mercantile Bank in East Lansing, should serve as interim chair of the city’s Financial Health Team, which Hollister has chaired since 2012.
Mr. Bakken has graciously agreed to take on the assignment.
There was a spate of burglaries in Thetford last week, with three addresses being targetted.
Jewellery was stolen from a property in Collingwood Way, which was broken into between 4.30pm and 6.30pm on Thursday, December 7.
Another property, in Jubilee Close, was also broken into between 10.30am and 5.45pm on the same day but it is believed that nothing was taken.
Anyone with any information about either of these incidents should contact DC Alex Gilmour at Thetford CID on 101.
The third incident occurred some time between 9am on Thursday, December 7 and 7.30am on Friday, December 8, when a property in Hawthorn Way was broken into. It is not yet known if anything was stolen.
Anyone with information should contact DC Ellie Knul at Thetford CID on 101.
Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 for any of the three incidents.
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German ministry says disagrees with regional bans on diesel cars
BERLIN, June 14 Germany's federal government is against individual states and cities banning cars with diesel engines to reduce pollution, a transport ministry spokesman said on Wednesday following reports that local authorities in Munich are considering such a step.
ROGERSVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) – A representative of President Donald Trump has signed a deed making the Trump family landowners in Hawkins County.
According to a deed sent to WJHL from the office of Judy Kirkpatrick, the deed was signed in August and finalized this past Friday.
The landowners, Philip and Karen Henard, sold the property to the Trump Organization, Donald Trump, Melania Trump, Donald Trump, Jr. and Vanessa Trump.
The property was sold on lot No. 40 of Grandview Estates in Rogersville.
No word right now what that property will be used for.
There were 16 charges in total and those including four loaded firearms in motor vehicles.
Loaded guns and illegally hunted creatures were found by authorities who set up a road check last week.
“North Okanagan Zone Conservation Officers and Aquatic Invasive Species Inspectors partnered with the RCMP to conduct compliance checks on Highway 33, near Kelowna,” reads the post from the B.C. Conservation Service.
“Over 1,000 vehicles came through the check, including over 300 vehicles that had been returning from a hunting or fishing trip. There were 16 charges in total and those including four loaded firearms in motor vehicles.”
There was one illegal deer was seized and 20 warnings were issued for a wide variety of offences including ORV, Wildlife Act, and Fisheries Act violations.
ORLANDO, Fla. — A Florida woman sparked an explosion of a propane barbeque grill being transported in her SUV when police say she lit up a cigarette.
Orlando police Lt. Cindy Lane tells news outlets that the grill was turned on and the propane tank was open in the back of the red Kia Sorento as she left a barbeque at the Central Florida Fairgrounds on Sunday afternoon.
Image copyright Powys council Image caption Presteigne Cemetery only has enough burial space for the next seven years
Extra land has been bought to provide burial spaces in a Powys town for the next 100 years.
Powys council bought land next to Presteigne Cemetery for £47,000 and it will now draw up plans to develop it to expand the existing site.
The current cemetery only has enough burial spaces for another seven years.
The expansion will cost £120,000 but the council said it would cut demand on other nearby council cemeteries.
Presteigne and Norton Town Council, which previously owned the land, already had planning permission to develop it as a cemetery.
But the work will now be taken on by Powys council.
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+ Enlarge this image Some of the art work on sale at the newly renovated Tagimoucia Art Gallery. Picture: SUPPLIED
Update: 1:38PM IF you're an art lover, you may want to check this revamped art gallery located just minutes away from Suva's central business district area.
The Fiji Corrections Service's Tagimoucia Art Gallery in Korovou, Suva has reopened for business after it was closed last year for renovation works.
With more than a hundred pieces of artwork available for sale, the art gallery displays talents of artists who are inmates within the prison and correctional system in the country.
Artworks available include paintings done in oil and canvas, paintings and drawings on tapa cloth, wood carving, crochet wall art and mosaic wall art.
The Art Gallery, which is the first of its kind in the history of the Fiji Corrections Service, was launched in 2008 under the Yellow Ribbon Program.
It was also part of the paradigm shift from containment to correctional approach.
Abidjan: The "terrorist" attack on a restaurant in Burkina Faso killed at least 18 people including eight foreigners and seven locals, the country`s foreign minister Alpha Barry said Monday.
The foreigners killed in Sunday`s attack included one Frenchman; one Canadian woman; male victims from Senegal, Niger, Lebanon and Turkey; and two Kuwaiti women, while three victims remain unidentified, he said.
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SLIDELL, La - If you can eat it Louisiana, it's delicious.
And for an artist from Slidell, Louisiana, it's worth shining a light on.
WGNO News with a Twist features guy Wild Bill Wood says the man is actually shining a light with his menu made from what's coming from the state.
His name is Phil Galatas. He's an artist. Phil's known mostly for his carved waterfowl. In fact, Phil is a world champion wood carver of waterfowl.
But the business of the birds flew the coop when Phil decided to shine light on what's on the Louisiana menu.
If you can eat it in Louisiana, Phil Galatas can make a lamp out of it.
If you'd like to get one for yourself, just click right here and send him a message on his Facebook page.
A pair of scientists from the Florida campus of The Scripps Research Institute have been awarded up to $3.3 million from the National Cancer Institute of the National Institutes of Health to create the next generation of breast cancer treatments for the thousands of patients whose current treatment options are limited. Ben Shen, TSRI professor and co-chair of the Department of Chemistry, and Christoph Rader, TSRI associate professor in the Department of Immunology and Microbiology, will co-lead the new five-year study.
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MIAMI (CBSMiami) – Miami police have asked for the public’s help in finding a man who tried to abduct a young girl on Thursday.
The seven-year-old girl was walking home from a nearby summer camp when a man used candy in an effort to lure her into his car at NW 4th Avenue and NW 75th Street.
The girl didn’t fall for it and ran off.
Investigators don’t have a lot to go on. According to the girl, the man was wearing a ski mask and gloves and was driving a red sedan. She didn’t know the make or model.
Anyone with information that could help the police nab this guy is urged to call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at (305) 471- TIPS (4877), visit crimestoppersmiami.com and select “Give a Tip” or Send a text message to 274637. Enter CSMD followed by the tip information and press send.
Maurizio Sarri has been backed to succeed at Chelsea
The Blues’ managerial situation is a mess at the moment, with Antonio Conte expected to be sacked and replaced.
The writing has been on the wall for much of the season for the Italian coach after a series of public outbursts and poor results.
Chelsea finished fifth, missing out on Champions League football, and made a poor showing in Europe after winning the Premier League last season.
But the club are yet to pull the plug on Conte despite reports suggesting that a deal has been agreed with Maurizio Sarri, whose situation is equally as complicated.
Napoli have hired Carlo Ancelotti as their new manager but have yet to terminate Sarri’s contract - meaning they have two head coaches.
WASHINGTON (AP) — A U.S. official says prominent Washington-based academic Victor Cha is no longer being considered for the post of U.S. ambassador to South Korea.
Cha, a former White House official, had been expected for months to be nominated to the high-profile post in Seoul that has remained vacant for the past year.
In a commentary published late Tuesday in The Washington Post, Cha voiced opposition to conducting a preventive military strike against North Korea over its nuclear weapons. He said that has been suggested by some Trump administration officials and would put thousands of Americans at risk.
The U.S. official would not elaborate on the reasons for Cha's withdrawal. The official was not authorized to comment publicly and requested anonymity.
AB-InBev to Expand in Tanzania With New $100 Million Brewery
Anheuser-Busch InBev NV agreed to build a $100 million brewery in Tanzania as the world’s biggest beermaker steps up investment on the continent to meet booming demand.
The plans for a facility in Dodoma, the East African nation’s capital, were agreed following a meeting between President John Magufuli and Ricardo Tadeu, AB-InBev’s head of Africa. The company is also building a brewery in Nigeria, and said earlier this month the continent was among its fastest-growing territories.
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Gasol (illness) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Nets, Rob Fischer of Fox Sports Southeast reports.
Gasol is reportedly dealing with a case of the flu and isn't feeling well enough to take the court Monday. Considering it's not any sort of injury, it likely won't keep Gasol sidelined for long and there's a chance he returns as soon as Wednesday's tilt with the 76ers. In the meantime, look for the likes of Deyonta Davis, Jarell Martin and Ivan Rabb to all see added minutes in the frontcourt.
The Weakley County Finance, Ways, and Means Committee approve the final reading of the 2018-19 budget Monday.
The nearly $58 million dollar budget will be presented for final approval of the full Weakley County Commission July 26th.
Finance, Ways, and Means Chairman Eric Owen tells Thunderbolt Radio News that even with a few additional programs funded in next year’s budget, the committee didn’t raise taxes for Weakley County citizens.
The Weakley County Commission meets Thursday, July 26th to vote on approving the final budget, which includes funding the School Board’s $35 million budget, the $382,000 budget for School Resource Officers in each school in the county, as well as a two-percent raise totaling over $105,000 dollars for county employees.
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Here are the answers to today's crossword puzzle from our newspaper.
Here are the answers to the crossword puzzle from our newspaper published on August 9, 2017.
ACROSS 1 Town near Chicago 5 Receded 10 Really shake up 14 Toast topper 15 Polynesian language 16 Field of study 17 French wine region 19 Dollar fraction 20 Tenet 21 -- take forever 22 Type of clock 24 Sanctify 26 Cagers' org. 27 Customs 30 Tie pattern 34 Tailors' needs 35 Clenched hand 36 Clean the deck 38 B'way posting 39 Rabbit 40 Period 41 Tune 43 Kind of moth 44 Parachute parts 46 Prosperity 48 Frothy dessert 49 NBC rival 50 Cook in embers 52 Hit 55 Devotee 56 Luau dish 59 Tien Shan range (var.) 60 Violent eruptions 63 Loft locale 64 Up and about 65 Water, in Baja 66 Doe's mate 67 Moves about 68 Curious
Montreal police say they’ve arrested the head of a major drug-trafficking operation based on Nuns’ Island.
Steven Richard Hacque, 34, appeared in the Court of Quebec on Friday afternoon. He faces charges of trafficking, possession of heroin for the purpose of trafficking, possession of a gun and conspiracy.
In three raids on Nuns’ Island, police said they seized 197 grams of heroin, 55 grams of marijuana and 180 millilitres of GHB, a gun and $25,000 in cash.
Police allege that Hacque ran a network of curriers who supplied drugs to other dealers. They allege that he increased his territory and his client base as a result of other arrests.
Another person was arrested in connection with the investigation but has not yet appeared in court.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Target Corp:
* Target announces new food and beverage leaders
* ‍Mark Kenny and Liz Nordlie will join Target​
* ‍Liz Nordlie will join Target as vice president, product design and development for food and beverage​
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Markieff Morris scored 23 points as the Washington Wizards took advantage of an off night by Russell Westbrook to crush the Oklahoma City Thunder 120-98 on Monday. John Wall had 15 points and 14 assists and Bradley Beal scored 22 points as all five starters scored in double figures for the Wizards, who led by as many as 34 points.
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Skies will be clear and sunny all week in the Las Vegas Valley, with temperatures briefly dipping below triple digits, the National Weather Service said.
Children play at Exploration Peak Park. (Patrick Connolly/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @PConnPie
Skies will be clear and sunny all week in the Las Vegas Valley, with temperatures briefly dipping below triple digits, the National Weather Service said.
Monday will be gusty with winds up to 3o mph in some parts of the valley, meteorologist Alex Boothe said. The high should reach 100 degrees.
Winds will clear out after Monday, Boothe said.
Forecast highs are 97 degrees on Tuesday, 98 on Wednesday, 101 on Thursday and 103 on Friday, the weather service said.
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Mike Pence sends a new message to North Korea not to "test President Trump's resolve" and "all options are on the table," but NSC advisor H.R. McMaster seems to have a different idea about defusing tensions with Pyongyang. Stephen Noerper joins Lawrence O'Donnell.
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Two charities will benefit from the fruits of the hard labour of staff members from Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust
Jason Carr and Gary Wilkes (pictured, left) tallied up the donations to reveal that all together around £300 was raised following their efforts in the Lakeland Monster Miles challenge in October.
The pair completed the challenge of 52 miles of ‘up hill and down dale’ which was one of the most exhausting bike rides they have ever completed.
Funds will go to Alzheimer’s Research UK and the Trust’s Three Wishes Charity
‘Safari’ set for Jackson Park
By BROOKE J. WOOD
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For the third summer, the Pulaski Elks Lodge is partnering with Adaire Theatre Monday evening to promote an anti-drug platform for children while entertaining them with everything from music to nail painting to crafts.
Adaire Theatre will present music from its current production of “A Jungle Book,” which opens June 15 at Pulaski County High School’s Little Theatre. The “Safari in the Park” themed evening is set for 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Jackson Park.
“The youth of Pulaski County are underserved in the area of live entertainment. The Pulaski Elks have partnered with Adaire Theatre group for the past two years to expose segments of our community to theatrical events,” explains Gary Cox, a member of Elks Lodge 1067.
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BERLIN -- Authorities say a man has been detained in western Germany on suspicion of financing terrorism.
Police and prosecutors in Saarland state, on the French border, wouldn't give details before a news conference planned later Monday.
They said that the 38-year-old man from Saarbruecken was detained on Saturday, news agency dpa reported.
Yesterday was the birthday of Official Website Physicist™ Sean Carroll, and he posted this photo on his Facebook page, which I have permission to display here along with its caption. Do note that there are two kittens in the photo (he and Jennifer are their staff). Can you spot both of them?
“I wouldn’t give a damn for a physicist if he didn’t have a cat.”
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Carrie Fisher was the be-all and end-all actress for Star Wars fans–and her memory is going to be honored every chance they get.
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Alberto has moved inland and is weakening. Max sustained winds are now at 40 mph and its moving north from the Panhandle at 10 mph.
WASHINGTON, April 3 U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday signed a repeal of Obama-era broadband privacy rules, the White House said.
Republicans in Congress last week narrowly passed the repeal of the privacy rules with no Democratic support and over the strong objections of privacy advocates.
The signing, disclosed in White House statement late on Monday, follows strong criticism of the bill, which is a win for AT&T Inc, Comcast Corp and Verizon Communications Inc. (Reporting by David Shepardson; Editing by Sandra Maler)
Leitrim's Déarbhla Rooney will fight for a gold medal on Wednesday at the European Youth Boxing Championships in Roesto degli Abruzzi in central Italy after the Manorhamilton fighter sensationally won her semi-final.
Up against the impossing Valeri Radinova of Russia in a tough and bruising semi-final on Tuesday afternoon, Déarbhla won the fight 3-2 on the Judge's scorecard, with three judges giving her the win 29-28 and the other two scoring it 28-29 for the Russian.
Déarbhla will fight Slovakia's Jessica Triebelar in the Final on Wednesday after the Slovakian saw off her Germany opponent 29-28, 30-27, 29-28, 29-28, 29-28.
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BENNINGTON, Vt. (AP) — Vermont Republican Gov. Phil Scott is scheduled to discuss progress on an extension of a municipal waterline to private wells suspected to be contaminated with the chemical PFOA.
The Bennington Banner reports Scott’s office announced Friday the extension will start providing the first phase of homes in Bennington and North Bennington with clean water. Scott is discussing the extension project Monday along with the attorney general and deputy secretary with the Agency of Natural Resources.
Construction on the waterline began in the fall. The project is being funded by a $20 million settlement between the state and Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics.
PFOA, or Perfluorooctanoic acid, is a suspected carcinogen. The chemical was used at a now-closed plant in North Bennington owned by Saint-Gobain.
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A bus from Mount Zion baptist Church in Huntsville crashed in Atlanta. (Source: NBC)
Sarah Harmening on the Mount Zion Baptist Church bus before the fatal crash (Source: Austin McBride)
Fulton County police say the bus driver in last week's fatal crash in Atlanta, Georgia now faces charges.
The bus from Mount Zion Baptist Church in Huntsville was taking students to the airport for a mission trip to Africa. It clipped another vehicle, lost control and overturned.
A student on the bus, 17-year-old Sarah Harmening, was killed.
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Fulton County police say the driver is still in the hospital. Officers say they are still waiting to interview him but have charged him with second-degree homicide by vehicle and failure to maintain lanes.
The driver's identity has not been released yet.
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Rachel Maddow points out the opportunity for Democrats to take over Tom Price's Georgia congressional as he moves to become Donald Trump's HHS secretary and yet the DCCC seems half-hearted about taking advantage.
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Deciphering the mysterious Voynich manuscript — Jan. 25
Your recent story about deciphering the mysterious Voynich manuscript took me back to my graduate school days at Yale and my dissertation supervisor, Bob Brumbaugh. Bob was a recognized Plato scholar but he did have a crack at deciphering the Voynich manuscript, resulting in some published articles and a book, "The Most Mysterious Manuscript: The Voynich 'Roger Bacon' Cipher Manuscript." I recall Bob saying that you could spend your entire scholarly career trying to decipher the Voynich. Good to learn that nearly 40 years later, the computer is having a go at it. Good luck.
YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 3, ARMENPRESS. Exhibitions, lectures, concerts, discussions – numerous events are planned in France on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the First Republic of Armenia and the May Battles.
Murad Papazyan, co-chair of the Coordination Council of Armenian Organizations of France (CCAF) told a press conference that the events will be held nationwide – in various cities.
“This year is significant for Armenia, it is the 100th anniversary of two important events. It is a very good occasion to carry out information work in order for the international community to be informed about these important chapters of our history, how the Armenian people were able to create statehood in 1918, after the 1915 genocide”, he said.
He said the CCAF will actively participate in upcoming events in Armenia as wlel.
In the end of May, an official delegation from France, led by the minister of foreign affairs, will arrive in Armenia on this occasion.
No word yet on the 2018 Royal Rumble opponent for WWE Universal Champion Brock Lesnar after this week’s RAW main event between Kane and Braun Strowman ended in a Double Count Out. The winner of the match was set to face Lesnar at the Rumble on January 28th in Philadelphia.
On a related note, WWE has confirmed that Lesnar and Paul Heyman will return to TV on next Monday’s RAW from Providence, Rhode Island. It’s likely that Lesnar’s Rumble opponent will be determined next week.
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× WGN Radio Theatre #254: The Strange Dr.Weird & The Adventures of Maisie
Carl Amari and Lisa Wolf bring you the best from the Golden Age of Radio on the WGN Radio Theatre on February 03, 2018. First, a classic episode of the night is: “The Strange Dr.Weird: Journey into the Unknown.” Guest Starring: Maurice Tarplin. (11-21-44). For our final episode of the night we have: “The Adventures of Maisie: The Duel.” Guest Starring: Ann Sothern. (11-02-50)
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Falcon Hockey is flying high right now and it's easy to see why: They're back in the NCAA Tournament after winning the Atlantic Hockey Conference tournament over the weekend.
This is back to back trips for Air Force. They were a goal away from beating top seed Harvard and advancing to the Frozen Four in 2017 after beating Western Michigan in the first round.
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Police in Florida are investigating an incident at a nightclub where a photographer said he was “sucker punched” by singer Chris Brown.
Tampa police spokesman Stephen Hegarty says 28-year-old Bennie Vines Jr. was hired by Aja Channelside to take photos during an event hosted by Brown.
Vines told officers that while he was snapping photos early Monday, Brown punched him. Brown was gone by the time officers arrived. Vines refused medical treatment and told officers he wants to prosecute because of a minor lip cut.
The club confirmed the incident on its Facebook page Monday and apologized to patrons.
Brown, singer of the hit “Five More Hours” and the recent track “Privacy,” completed probation in a 2009 felony assault case for an attack on singer Rihanna, his then-girlfriend.
An email to the representative listed on Brown’s website was not immediately returned.
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The European Union is helping Palestinian Authority residents in the southern Hevron Hills to document local Jewish communities, based on information gleaned from photo files taken from a small remote-control aircraft which crashed near the Jewish community of Maon. A Maon resident took it to the Regavim Movement for Preservation of State Lands.
Some of the communities contain Israeli army bases and security antennas. The drones are launched from PA communities without the security establishment knowing about them. Regavim Field Manager Oved Arad said, "The Foreign Ministry must respond strongly and unequivocally against this activity, which is the crossing of a red line and dangerous."
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Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, attends a performance for retired military officials and veterans in Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 2, 2018. Xi on Friday extended Spring Festival, or Chinese Lunar New Year, greetings to military veterans. (Xinhua/Li Gang)
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Manus Island MP Ronny Knight has declared that two asylum seekers who say they were bashed by police and PNG immigration officials on New Year's Eve "deserved what they got". Ramsey Vong tells how he performed CPR on a toddler who fell into a fish pond in Sydney's west.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin is taking a second emergency move to keep the government from going above the debt limit that is now back in effect.
In a letter to congressional leaders, Mnuchin says he will not be able to fully invest in a large civil service retirement and disability fund. He says skipped investments will be restored once the debt limit has been raised.
In September, Congress agreed to suspend the debt limit, allowing the government to borrow as much as it needed. But that suspension ended Friday.
The government says the debt subject to limit stood at $20.46 trillion on Friday. Mnuchin has said he will employ various "extraordinary measures" to buy time until Congress raises the limit.
SAN DIEGO — San Diego Chargers players were scheduled to clean out their lockers Monday, a day after their season-ending loss to the Kansas City Chiefs and amid uncertainty about where they will play next season.
The team had meetings scheduled for first thing in the morning at Chargers Park in Murphy Canyon, followed by their final open locker room player availability, according to team officials.
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Then at 1 p.m., Chargers President of Football Operations John Spanos and General Manager Tom Telesco will be available to the media in the Team Meeting Room. Chargers officials did not indicate what the topic of the availability would be. The team has until Jan. 15 to announce whether it will move to Los Angeles this year, or stay in San Diego for another season.
On Sunday, the Chargers fired head coach Mike McCoy less than two hours after the team finished its National Football League season with a 37-27 home loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.
A Baltimore man has been sentenced to nearly 20 years behind bars for holding up a bank at gunpoint with his younger brother.
The U.S. Attorney's office says 31-year-old Timothy Allen McNeal was sentenced Wednesday for armed robbery and other crimes. He was convicted by a jury in February of robbing the Howard County Education Federal Credit Union in Ellicott City.
Surveillance video that captured the August 2016 robbery shows two men entering the bank wearing ski masks. Prosecutors say McNeal entered carrying a long gun, which he pointed at the teller and a customer.
Law enforcers recovered ski masks, cash, cell phones and clothing matching what the robbers were wearing at the brothers' residence.
McNeal's 28-year-old brother pleaded guilty earlier this year and has been sentenced to 10 years.
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Playbook: “If you hadn’t heard — or somehow forgot — the government shuts down in 10 days. And the conversation brewing at the top levels on Capitol Hill is: will Republicans be successful at forcing Trump to fulfill a campaign promise in this must-pass bill, or will Trump have to work with Democrats to keep government open? Government-funding bills are always tough these days, and conservatives are going to want to extract some blood in exchange for their vote. Options conservatives are buzzing about: border wall funding, stripping money from sanctuary cities, defunding Planned Parenthood. But Democrats have power here, and can exert it to force Trump to ditch his right flank, and advocate for a clean spending bill. That will be quite the political pickle for the president.”
“The House Freedom Caucus — which has the numbers to dictate the debate on the right — will brawl for border funding, in some shape or form. That’s unlikely to fly in the Senate.”
Heartstrings, Westminster Christian School’s orchestra club, recently played at East Ridge retirement community in Cutler Bay. The residents enjoyed an afternoon filled with classical music, and afterwards each student spoke about themselves and how long they had been playing his or her instrument. Heartstrings is planning a return engagement to East Ridge in May. Club president Amanda Maier organized the community service project.
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A tour at the end of the month offers Seoulites the chance to get away from the city and immerse themselves in Korea’s ceramic traditions.The Royal Asiatic Society is organizing a trip to the annual Tea Bowl Festival held in the fortress town of Mungyeong, North Gyeongsang Province, to celebrate Korea’s ceramic heritage and tea culture.Potters from Korea and overseas gather for a massive exhibition in the folk village at the base of the fortress, and the RASKB tour, the folk village and the festival. Participants will also get to try their hand at some pottery creation.The excursion will include a walk along the fortress, which guards the northern edge of the Sobaek Mountains on the road to Seoul from Busan.The trip runs on April 29 from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. including travel time from Seoul. The price varies with the number of participants. See raskb.com for more information and reservations.(paulkerry@heraldcorp.com)
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ZURICH, April 20 Food group Nestle confirmed it aims to grow underlying sales by 2-4 percent this year after growth slowed in the first quarter, hit by weak consumer demand for packaged foods and a deflationary environment.
Underlying "organic" sales growth at the maker of Buitoni pasta and Maggi soups slowed to 2.3 percent in the first quarter, from 3.9 percent in the year-ago period that included one more trading day and an earlier Easter, the group based in Vevey on Lake Geneva said in a statement on Thursday.
This was in line with forecasts in a Reuters poll.
Consumer goods groups face challenges as increasingly health-conscious consumers often prefer fresh produce to packaged foods, pushing the world's biggest food group to make its products healthier by cutting back on sugar, salt and fat and build up the business of foods with health benefits. (Reporting by Silke Koltrowitz)
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MIRPURKHAS - Scores of sugarcane growers staged a protest against stoppage of sugarcane payments to growers by administration of Tharparkar sugar mill at local press club on Tuesday. The protest was led by Mumtaz and Murtaza Kalro, carrying banners and placards and raised slogans against the administration of sugar mill. The protesters complained that Tharparkar sugar mill was not paying their money of sugarcane according to rate Rs130 per 40kg. They lamented that they were facing acute financial crisis and unable to run their house and family expenses without payments. They blamed that sugar mills did not pay money of sugarcane crops to growers according to directives of apex court resultantly, growers suffered big losses. They demanded the higher authorities and chief justice to ensure immediately payments and stop illegal deduction of weight per trolley.
The former head of the Australian Grand Prix, Sir Ron Walker, will be farewelled at a state funeral in Melbourne.
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews announced a service for Mr Walker would be held on Wednesday at St Paul's Cathedral.
"He was a giant of Victoria and indeed Australia, both in stature and in the contribution that he made over many years in business and public life in setting us up to be the major events and sporting capital of our nation," Mr Andrews told reporters after Mr Walker's death on Tuesday.
Mr Walker wrestled the world-renowned race from Adelaide to Melbourne in 1993, played a role in the creation of Crown Casino and was briefly Melbourne's Lord Mayor in the 1970s.
The successful businessman was also a stalwart of the Liberal party and was party treasurer for more than a decade.
There’s a new face running the show at St. John’s Christian Daycare in Monticello.
Rileigh Willms of Scotch Grove took over the director position in early June after long-time director Karen Dirks stepped down to retire.
“Karen was nice enough to stick around for a couple of weeks to show me the ropes,” praised Willms. “It was a good transition, and she has been so helpful.” She said Dirks still fills in at the daycare from time to time when needed.
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Pamela Brewer, 41 of Green River, WY, was arrested for alleged Burglary, and Property Destruction and Defacement – >$1000. Arresting Agency: GRPD.
Johnny Mason, 38 of Green River, WY, was arrested for alleged Shoplifting – > $1000, and DWUS. Arresting Agency: GRPD.
Steven Sullivan, 27 of Rock Springs, WY, P&P HOLD – Arrest and Hold Order/PC Arrest for Probation/Parole Violation. Arresting Agency: RSPD.
Eric Woodbeck, 37 of Rock Springs, WY, was arrested for alleged Burglary. Arresting Agency: SCSO.
Amee Rodriguez, 21 of Lovell, WY, was arrested for alleged Drunk in Public – 2nd Offense. Arresting Agency: RSPD.
Jury selection is scheduled to start today in the trial of a Tiptonville man charged in the shooting death of a Hickman man.
59 year old William Terry Jamison was arrested by Kentucky State Police on October 1st, in the shooting death of 49 year old Mark Williams.
The shooting reportedly occurred after the two men became involved in an altercation in a farm field off KY-94 west of Hickman.
Both men were longtime farmers in the area.
Jamison was charged with murder following the shooting, and was issued a $1-million dollar bond.
He was later released on bond.
Autopsy reports said Williams was shot three times in the torso during the altercation.
Hot Sheet: Digital Demand Jan. 23 to 29, 2018 Star Trek: Discovery tops the charts, with CTV's Cardinal taking the #10 spot.
The Digital Demand Hot Sheets do not reflect views on proprietary SVODs like Netflix, CraveTV or Amazon Prime. The shows listed have been ranked using Parrot Analytics’ global measurement standard, Demand Expressions, which measures demand and engagements through tracking of file-sharing and P2P platforms, social media chatter on sites like Facebook, Twitter and Tumblr, and other online engagement. The content is weighted by importance. For example, a video stream is scored higher than a like on social media.
From Parrot Analytics, the top streaming shows for the week of Jan. 23 to 29.
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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) – Police say someone stole electronics from an apartment and pawned them.
Officers say a black man with short hair and sunglasses burglarized a Champaign apartment between April 27 and 29. They believe he took the items to Pawn King in Urbana.
Police did not provide an address for where the burglary occurred.
Investigators released a picture from security video that shows the suspect. They want anyone with information on the crime to call Champaign County Crime Stoppers at (217)373-TIPS or visit this website. Crime Stoppers is reminding people that tips submitted to them stay anonymous.
Information that leads police to an arrest can mean a cash reward of up to $1,000.
DARLINGTON, Wis. (AP) -- A judge in Lafayette County said his decision that a state ban on selling home-baked good is unconstitutional applies to all bakers, not just the three plaintiffs who challenged it.
Judge Duane Jorgensen this week clarified his May 31 ruling, saying it applies to all home bakers who want to sell their products directly to consumers.
Wisconsin Department of Justice spokesman Johnny Koremenos said his office is reviewing the decision with the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection.
Three bakers, Lisa Kivirist, Kriss Marion and Dela Ends, challenged the ban in January 2016 with legal help from the Institute for Justice. The latest ruling was made after the plaintiffs informed the court that the state attorney general's office was still enforcing the ban against others.
Jorgenson found the ban unfairly benefits business interests.
INNISFIL, Ont. — Police say a man is out thousands of dollars after being scammed into thinking he was doing a favour for the CEO of his company.
South Simcoe police say the man received an email from someone claiming to be the CEO of the Innisfil, Ont., company, asking him to purchase a large number of iTunes gift cards to give out to clients.
Investigators say that while he was making the purchases at one store, a clerk asked if this was for Canada Revenue Agency, thinking the man was a victim of a common scam, in which victims are asked to pay a fake tax bill with iTunes cards.
After buying more gift cards at two other locations, the man became suspicious due to persistent texting from the suspect.
U.S. Poet Laureate Tracy K. Smith will be at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center on Friday, Feb. 9. Smith wrote three poetry books and a memoir, titled Ordinary Light. In 2004, she won the Rona Jaffe Writers Award and Academy Fellowship. A year later she won the Whiting Award. In 2012, she won the Pulitzer Prize. Her presentation will be followed by a Q&A, book signing and courtyard reception with dessert, champagne and live music. Presented by the Merwin Conservancy. $25, $10/special student price w/ID. 7pm. Maui Arts and Cultural Center, (1 Cameron Way, Kahului); 808-242-SHOW; Mauiarts.org
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A woman believed to be in grave danger after she walked away from an adult care facility in Cobb County on Sunday has been located.
The Smyrna Police Department reported that Sara LeDuc was found early Monday morning and is safe.
She was last seen running westbound across South Cobb Drive after she walked out of the Ridgeview Institute in Smyrna. Smyrna Police say she has a history of psychiatric disorders and has threatened suicide in the past.
The department believed LeDuc to be in "grave danger".
She is a white female standing around 5'4" tall and weighing about 110 pounds. She has chin length dark hair, blue eyes and was last seen wearing a pink sweater with a yellow shirt underneath, blue jeans and no shoes.
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NAIROBI (Reuters) - Kenya's main domestic poll monitoring organization, ELOG, said on Saturday it had found no evidence to suggest this week's election was manipulated or inaccurate, as the opposition have attested.
ELOG's parallel vote tally projected a victory for President Uhuru Kenyatta with 54 percent of ballots cast, compared to an official count of 54.3 percent. This was well within ELOG's 1.9 percent margin of error, the group said.
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Riverhead’s holiday parade and bonfire were held Sunday, a day late due to Saturday’s snowstorm, but it still drew several hundred to downtown Riverhead. This was the first year the Riverhead Business Improvement District and the Lions Club had their holiday events on the same day. The Sunday afternoon parade followed its usual route from Osborn Avenue down Main Street and eventually ending on the Peconic River, where the large bonfire lit up the sky. A tree lighting and visits with Santa rounded out the evening.
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This is a breaking news. Court to hear Karti Chidambaram’s pleas.
The CBI court has agreed to hear Kari Chidambaram’s pleas. The FIR for Karti’s case was registered in Delhi.
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Karti questions the jurisdiction. He asked: “Which court has jurisdiction in my case?”
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A file photo of external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj. Photo: Sonu Mehta/HT
New Delhi: The Indian government has declared 39 Indians, who were reported missing in Iraq since June 2014, dead.
The development was confirmed by minister for external affairs Sushma Swaraj, in a statement made in Parliament on Tuesday.
The iPhones limited color options has always been depressing. Yes, they’re getting better, especially with the new iPhone RED, which is so cool, but if you want any other color you’re out of luck.
Not anymore, Slickwraps have developed Contour, a portable 3D printer which prints cases onto the phone in any color.
You can checkout a video of the printer at work here.
(CNN) Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a partial withdrawal of Russian troops from Syria during a visit to the war-torn country on Monday.
Putin was met at Russia's Hmeimim air base by Syrian President Bashar al-Assad alongside Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, according to Russian state news agency Tass.
"In two years, the Russian armed forces, together with the Syrian army, have defeated the most lethal group of international terrorists," Tass quoted Putin as saying.
"In this regard, I have decided that a significant part of the Russian military contingent in the Syrian Arab Republic is returning home to Russia."
Putin (L) embraces Assad during their meeting in Sochi last month.
Putin's visit to Syria comes just weeks after the two Presidents met for talks in the Russian city of Sochi. Putin has been one of the chief supporters of Assad's government, and Russia's intervention in the country's long-running civil war in 2015 helped tilt the balance of power back in Assad's favor.
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French billionaire Vincent Bollore, who last week stepped down as chairman of media giant Vivendi, was taken by police into custody on Tuesday for questioning as part of an investigation into allegations of corrupt business practices in Africa.
The head of the Bollore Group, who is 66, is being questioned in the Paris suburb of Nanterre about how the group obtained contracts to run ports in Togo and Guinea, which are both former French colonies, his company has confirmed. Police now have up to 48 hours to investigate Bollore and decide whether he will stand trial.
News that the magnate whose group holds a majority stake in Vivendi, which in turn owns Universal Music Group and the Canal+ Group, caused shares in his Bollore Group holding company to tumble more than 8%, while Vivendi shares dropped around 1%.
In a statement Bollore Group has denied any illegal actions in its African operations.
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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) – A Marine veteran completed the last leg of an incredible journey over the weekend — and all for an important cause.
Shane Stephens began the 222 mile journey in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina on November 30 and completed it Saturday in Virginia Beach.
It was part of the End 22 project, an organization dedicated to bringing awareness to the number of veterans who commit suicide. According to the organization, on average, 22 veterans and active duty personnel take their life every day.
Bill “Chico” Ciccone started the End 22 project after his son SGT James Ciccone took his own life after returning from a deployment in Iraq. Bill Ciccone lives in Virginia Beach, which is why Stephens reportedly chose to end his journey there.
Ciccone and the group are also working to prevent youth suicides. Stephens dedicated the last 22 miles of his trip to 17-year-old student Christopher Lim who took his own life at Salem High School recently.
Click here to learn more about the End 22 project.
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Henrikh Mkhitaryan enjoyed a bizarre lunch yesterday as the Manchester United star enjoyed a day off from a hectic football schedule.
Man United play nine times in April with Mkhitaryan expected to form a key part of almost every game.
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You think your neighbors are bad? Get a load of these! Wonderwall.com is taking a look at some of the celebs who will make your neighbors look good! Let's start with Gigi Hadid, who's actually called herself "the worst neighbor." According to a recent interview in Harper's Bazaar, if you live next to Gigi, you should expect to hear some show tunes! In the mag's October 2016 issue, the supermodel revealed that she loves "to sing Broadway show tunes at home, which makes me the worst neighbor, but [it's] a good stress reliever." Her go-to is "Popular" from "Wicked." "That's the only one I'll tell you because I know at some point, someone's going to ask me to do this and that's the only one I'm willing to do publicly," the New York City resident added. Keep reading to see more bad celeb neighbors!
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The U.S. Government through USAID launched on April 12 two information terminals at Manas International Airport to prevent human trafficking and protect the rights of Kyrgyzstani migrants traveling abroad. Ten additional kiosks will be installed across the country.
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The Raiders cut down the Chargers on Friday, Oct. 6.
Several high school games are on tap for Saturday so stay in the know on game outcomes with the Eyewitness Sports High School Football Scoreboard.
One person is dead after a one-car crash in Buffalo County early Saturday morning.
According to the Buffalo County Sheriff's Office, Logan Passow, 20, of Dodge, was driving his 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix when he lost control on Hwy. X near the township of Montana at 1:31 a.m. March 17.
Passow was thrown from the car and pronounced dead.
The sheriff's office said Passow was not wearing his seat belt, and speed and alcohol are believed to be factors in the crash.
Cass County Hires New Administrator
Robert Wilson takes over the position held by Keith Berndt, who was fired after an altercation on a United Airlines flight
by TJ Nelson
Courtesy: State Historical Society of North Dakota
CASS COUNTY, N.D. — Cass County has hired a new administrator.
He is Robert Wilson, currently the Assistant Commission Administrative Officer in Minnehaha County, South Dakota.
Wilson worked as a reporter at KSFY-TV in Sioux Falls before joining Minnehaha County seven years ago.
He’ll take the position that was held by Keith Berndt until he was fired by the county commission last December.
Berndt had been accused of being intoxicated and disrupting a United Airlines flight from Chicago to Fargo.
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ATLANTA, GA (WGCL) — More than $400 million are up for grabs this week as the Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots have rolled over a combined 29 times.
Tuesday’s Mega Millions jackpot has reached $191 million, and Wednesday’s Powerball jackpot is at an estimated $229 million.
The drawing will be seen around 10:57 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday on WCCT Channel 20.
The Mega Millions jackpot has grown since October 17 and has rolled 16 times while the Powerball jackpot has grown since October 28 and has rolled 13 times.
For more information on the Georgia Lottery Corp., Mega Millions and Powerball, please visit: ctlottery.org, megamillions.com and powerball.com.
A proposal to build a 62-room hotel and 80-seat restaurant along West Napa Street took a step forward on Thursday night, when the Sonoma Planning Commission voted 5-1 to accept the Environmental Impact Report. Only Commissioner Bill Willers voted nay on the EIR for what has become known as the Hotel Project Sonoma - his objections reflecting two areas of concern raised in public comment.
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HIGHER EDUCATION BUBBLE UPDATE: Stunning College Dorms, Preposterous Luxury. I was talking to my mom not long ago about this, and she commented that back in her day, people sent kids off to colleges with spartan dorm rooms, communal baths, and bad food as a way of toughening them up and building character. Of course, that was before college was $60K a year.
Former Nottingham Forest caretaker manager Paul Williams is to remain with Birmingham City until at least the end of the season.
Williams was working for Lee Carsley after he took temporary charge when Harry Redknapp sacked.
The former Forest first team coach was expected to leave the Blues after Steve Cotterill took over.
However, ex-Reds boss Cotterill has decided to retain Williams as assistant first team coach.
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“Paul’s a great lad, a very good coach and I’m delighted that he will be staying with us,” Cotterill told the club website.
Carsley is now assistant manager and Paul Groves is first team coach, while Kevin Hitchcock continues to work with the goalkeepers.
Williams took over when Dougie Freedman was sacked, but left Forest at the end of the 2015/16 season.
Hughes and Stanley County emergency management director Rob Fines stopped by the KGFX studio this morning to talk about Severe Weather Week.
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Texas State Tubes opened a "family-friendly" floating route this summer for a less rowdy experience, Richard Lawrence told mySA.com . "It's not as crowded," Lawrence said of the new route which begins at 3450 Scull Road in Martindale at an access point on the San Marcos River.
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(Bloomberg) — The owner of fashion brand Stuart Weitzman Holdings LLC was sued by a footwear executive who alleged he was sexually harassed by the company’s recently departed creative director, Giovanni Morelli.
The executive, Thomas Gibb, claimed in a lawsuit filed in Manhattan state court on Tuesday that he endured “numerous unwanted touchings and endless comments” from Morelli, and the conduct continued despite a complaint to human resources.
The suit names Morelli and Tapestry Inc. as defendants.
A company spokeswoman said Tuesday that Tapestry launched an investigation after being contacted by counsel for Gibb, which resulted in Morelli leaving the firm. A representative for Morelli couldn’t immediately be contacted.
SOUTH PORTLAND — Matthew D. Beck, who ran unopposed, won a seat Tuesday representing South Portland and Cape Elizabeth on the Portland Water District Board of Trustees.
Beck received 987 votes in South Portland and 896 votes in Cape Elizabeth to win the five-year term.
The 59-year-old South Portland resident will fill the seat previously held by Wayne Ross, who died in November 2016.
Beck has been a resident of the city for the past 26 years, is married and the father of three adult children.
He is a business representative for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 1837, working for employees of electric utilities and broadcast stations in Maine and New Hampshire.
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Mesa Fire and Medical crews responded to a Circle K near Crismon and Broadway roads after receiving reports about a blaze. When authorities arrived to the scene, flames were seen coming from a mobile home parked at a gas pump, a fire spokesperson said.
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Nassau, Bahamas – Officers from the Police Traffic Division are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a man who died following an accident that occurred on Saturday afternoon.
According to reports, shortly after 3:00pm, a man was walking on Cowpen Road near Summerset Estates, when a rolling propane gas truck that was delivering gas to a home struck him. The man was pronounced dead on the scene.
Investigations are ongoing.
Police are appealing to the public to share information on any illegal/suspicious activities in their communities, no matter how small or insignificant (the tip) may seem, members of the public are urged to anonymously contact the police at 919 or crime stoppers at 328-tips (8477) (New Providence) or 1-242-300-8476 (Family Islands)
A start-up which develops a bracelet to track women's fertility has raised $30m (£22m) to expand into other aspects of female healthcare and contraception.
Swiss start-up Ava was founded in 2014 and first launched its app and bracelet in 2016.
The company said its bracelet technology, which monitors nine vital signs like skin temperature, heart rate, heat loss and sleep quality, has helped 10,000 women become pregnant by monitoring their cycle.
The £249 bracelet links to a smartphone and allows women to track their fertility cycle daily, finding the 5.3 fertile days per month. Ava says it is able to predict fertility with 96pc accuracy.
The funding round was led by German venture capital firm...
It doesn’t look like Illinois will be raising the age to buy cigarettes this year. The Illinois House last night voted against a proposal to hike the age to buy cigarettes or other tobacco products to 21. Supporters like state Rep. Camille Lilly say raising the age to buy tobacco could keep some young people from ever starting to smoke. But opponents, like state Rep. Jeanne Ives, say the proposal would treat legal adults like children when it comes to the decision to smoke.
If anybody had told Kerri Kasem that one day her life would be devoted to protecting the elderly, she likely wouldn't have believed them. The daughter of radio legend Casey Kasem - best known for hosting American Top 40 for decades - had her own successful career in radio and was living out her dream.
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Leading Emirati rights activist Ahmed Mansoor has been sentenced to 10 years in prison and fined 1 million dirhams, or about $272,000, by an appeals court in Abu Dhabi.
The Dubai-based Gulf News reported on Wednesday that the defendant, identified as “AMS” by his initials, will also be under probation for three years after prison.
Gulf News says Mansoor, who had a court-appointed lawyer, was convicted on Tuesday of defaming the United Arab Emirates on Twitter and Facebook by “publishing false information, rumors and lies … that would damage the UAE’s social harmony and unity.”
He was acquitted on charges of cooperating with a “terrorist organization” outside the country.
Human Rights Watch condemned the sentencing, saying it exposes UAE’s inability “to tolerate the mildest of criticisms from a genuine reformer.”
An explosion with multiple injuries was reported at the Calumet Oil Refinery in Superior, WI Thursday morning.
According to the Superior Fire Department, there are at least 20 injured.
Smoke was seen billowing from the refinery just after 10 a.m.
Multiple crews were called in to assist in the response.
Neighbors on Facebook reported the explosion shook their homes.
Hospitals are preparing to treat victims of the explosion.
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(Reuters) - California plans to file a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Justice over federal restrictions on some law enforcement grants to so-called sanctuary cities, a spokesperson for the California's attorney general office said on Monday.
Additionally, the city of San Francisco filed its own lawsuit against the department late last week, saying the federal government has improperly sought to force local jurisdictions to enforce national immigration law by imposing funding conditions.
(Reporting by Dan Levine; Editing by James Dalgleish)
Do you remember when Ryan Reynolds played Berg on the TV comedy "Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place" back in 1998? The hilarious show about three friends who lived and worked together at a pizza joint wasn't the first TV series Ryan starred in, but it was his first sitcom, which gave him a chance to prove his comedic chops and launch an amazing movie career. The series lasted four seasons before it was canceled in 2001. In honor of the show's 20th anniversary -- it debuted on ABC on March 10, 1998 -- Wonderwall.com is taking a look at all the movie stars who were once regulars on TV sitcoms. Keep reading for more...
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The Aug. 21 solar eclipse begins at 9:06:22 a.m. in Redmond and ends at 11:40:22 a.m.. A map in The Sunday Oregonian gave incorrect times for both the beginning and ending in Redmond.
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Really? Then why didn’t you tell Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton not to accept his donations? Why did you let Michelle Obama praise him as a “wonderful person?” Why did you let the Obamas send their 18-year-old daughter Malia to work for Weinstein as an intern?
Weinstein was also quite welcome at the White House, visiting there 13 times during the presidency of Barack Obama, frequently visiting with the Obamas but also with people like Valerie Jarrett.
A robber shot via a drive-thru window in a bizarre scene turns out to be a serial robber. Vikki Vargas reports on the NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on May 30, 2018. (Published 2 hours ago)
A drive-thru customer shot a restaurant robber in Santa Ana with surveillance cameras catching two bullets striking the 60-year-old man as he took money from the register.
A few days later, Santa Ana police say that the robbery suspect and shooting victim, Steve Rodriguez, is a transient linked to five separate robberies taking place over a span of less than a week.
The unknown drive-thru shooter struck Rodriguez twice before fleeing in his vehicle, and Martinez was found near the outside of the restaurant, taken to a hospital and subsequently arrested.
Police are still looking for the man who shot Rodriguez at the Cozy Inn Diner, and considering Rodriguez commited the flurry of robberies in a small radius, law enforecement are investigating if the shooting could be a gang-related incident.
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Tamika Catchings is returning to Indiana – as director of player programs and franchise development.
The longtime WNBA star retired at the end of last season after a 16-year career that included 10 All-Star selections, one WNBA championship, one league MVP award and four Olympic gold medals.
Catchings will work with three different franchises – the Indiana Fever, who she played with, the Fort Wayne Mad Ants of the NBA’s D-League and the Indiana Pacers.
The 37-year-old Catchings will be asked to help build chemistry and continuity among players and recruit free agents for the Fever and Mad Ants and will assist with community outreach programs for all three franchises.
An Anniston business was damaged Monday when a vehicle struck its storefront, causing $2,200 worth of damage, a police report said. Police called the event an accident.
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Marilu Henner admits she wasn’t above playing the “Taxi” card if it meant getting her boyfriend a date with a top cancer surgeon. But the surgeon barely glanced at Michael...
Pro-life Advocates at Prayer Rally in Poughkeepsie Chris Sheridan Pro-life advocates participate in the Prayer Rally to Defund Planned Parenthood on Feb. 11 along Church Street in Poughkeepsie. The effort is part of a nationwide movement to end federal funding of the organization. Among the attendees at the gathering was Auxiliary Bishop Peter Byrne, episcopal vicar of Dutchess, Putnam and Northern Westchester. He is pictured in a black stocking cap in the center right of this photo, behind a poster held by another pro-life advocate that reads Pray to End Abortion.
A jury in Northern California convicted a 20-year-old man of torturing, starving and beating two children whose bodies were found in a storage unit.
KSBW-TV in Salinas reports a jury on Monday found Gustavo Curiel guilty in the 2015 killings of a 7-year-old boy and his 3-year-old sister. The jury also found him guilty of torturing their older sister in their Salinas apartment.
Curiel's former girlfriend and the children's relative, 42-year-old Tami Huntsman, pleaded guilty in February to two counts of murder. The children were in Huntsman's care.
Authorities found the oldest child, then 9, injured in the backseat of an SUV in December 2015.
The child told investigators that Huntsman and Curiel killed her younger siblings on Thanksgiving after she was caught stealing a bagel.
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Milder temperatures may be in store for Saskatoon on Monday.
Environment Canada has clouds in the forecast, but there’s a 30 per cent chance of flurries in the morning and early in the afternoon. There’s also a risk of freezing drizzle.
The sky is expected to clear late in the afternoon and overnight it should be clear.
A high of -1 C and a low of -6 C are in the forecast.
(CNN) A Russian warplane was shot down Saturday in Syria, according to Russian state-run news agencies.
The Russian Ministry of Defense confirmed one of its Su-25 warplanes was downed in Idlib province in northwest Syria, state media outlet RIA Novosti reported.
Militants shot down the plane in an area controlled by al-Nusra Front fighters, according to the RIA Novosti report. Russia and Turkey, which is responsible for a de-escalation zone in Idlib, were taking measures to return the pilot's body, the defense ministry said.
The ministry said more than 30 militants in the area were killed in a retaliatory strike, according to RIA Novosti, citing "radio intercepts."
The defense ministry said the pilot was able to eject from the aircraft before it crashed, according to state-run news agency TASS, but died while fighting al-Nusra fighters.
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May 2 Nexpoint Residential Trust Inc
* Q1 loss per share $0.17
* Q1 revenue rose 10.4 percent to $37 million
* Qtrly core FFO $0.38 per diluted share
* Nexpoint Residential Trust Inc - company is reaffirming its 2017 guidance range for revenue, net income, NOI, FFO, core FFO and AFFO
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.03, revenue view $36.5 million -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* FY2017 earnings per share view $0.12, revenue view $142.5 million -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S Source text: (bit.ly/2qo29L7) Further company coverage:
Bones clue to 'lost' Viking army which made England BBC News - 14 hours ago New analysis suggests part of a nation-changing army of Vikings was buried in a town churchyard.
This Mass Grave May Belong to 'Great Viking Army' National Geographic - 6 hours ago Bones are yielding new clues about the massive, mysterious Viking forces that invaded England.
The greatest Viking invasion of Britain never left — it got buried there, new research finds ZME Science - 11 hours ago The site was first found in the 70's, but couldn't be accurately dated until now.
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Nigerian Troops on clearance operations on Monday at Jarawa village in Kala Balge Local Government Area of Borno, rescued 1,623 captives held by remnants of Boko Haram terrorists after they neutralised 21 terrorists in a battle, an official said.
According to a statement issued by the army spokesperson, Sani Usman, the troops also recovered 3 AK-47 Rifles with registration numbers 565222414, 563729686 and UF 3646, a 36 hand grenade, 12 cutlasses and four motorcycles.
“The rescued persons have been escorted to Rann Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Camp, while all the children were vaccinated,” Mr. Usman, a brigadier general said.
He said the troops of 3 Battalion, 22 Brigade also cleared terrorists from Deima, Artano, Saduguma, Duve, Bardo, Kala, Bok, Msherde and Ahirde settlements, based on tip off.
“One significant aspect of this operation is that the unit noted for its experience in battle, resilience and bravery did not record any casualty,” the army spokesman said.
The quality of the air guests breathe can have an impact on their stay. Working to clear the air and ensure it is safe and clean to breathe is imperative for hoteliers to run a successful business.
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RCMP said a Leduc County father had been charged in connection to the death of his son late last week.
Police said Hossein Ayaghchi, 59, of Leduc County, had been charged with second degree murder and indignity to human remains.
The charges stem from the slaying of his 32 year old son Mohammad Ayaghchi.
On Thursday, March 15, at 11 p.m., Leduc RCMP were called to a rural home after it was reported a man had been shot. Officers arrived to find a man’s body outside the home.
The father was arrested at the scene.
An autopsy was conducted by the Chief Medical Examiner Monday, and it confirmed the son’s death was a homicide.
The accused is scheduled to appear in a Leduc courtroom March 29.
Our latest Meow Monday star was a little timid in the spotlight, but don’t let her fool you. Tiger is ready to return to a loving home!
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This 10-month-old kitten came to ACCT Philly with great reviews from her previous owner who unfortunately was no longer able to care for her. She's a little bit shy, but warms up very quickly. Once she does get comfortable in her new home, she's full of love.
Because Tiger is only a kitten, she's looking for a home where she can play, grow and learn. She'd do best in a quieter home, but would also adjust well with kids to play with.
This week you won’t want to miss ACCT Philly's holiday season special. Be sure to head on over to ACCT Philly for their “Festivus for the Rest of Us” holiday promotion. All adult cats have fee-waived adoptions and kittens are only $50.00.
Because Britain was short on aircraft carriers, the Royal Navy flew Sea Hurricanes , which were rocket-propelled from cargo ships to intercept German aircraft. Shop manager Martin Henocq and technician Martin Overall use original parts, including a pilot's seat and a wing leading edge, as templates for creating new ones.
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DENVER (AP) — A former VA executive who was criticized by Congress for massive cost overruns at a new Colorado veterans hospital says he was never told the price had ballooned to more than $1.7 billion.
In a rare interview, Glenn Haggstrom, the former top construction official for the Veterans Affairs Department, tells The Associated Press he was astounded by the price of the hospital under construction outside Denver.
He says the last estimate he heard from the builder before he was removed from the project was $890 million.
Haggstrom says he bears some responsibility for the problems because of his job duties, but he says others made mistakes too. He declined to name anyone.
Haggstrom retired in 2015 amid an internal VA investigation into what went wrong.
The hospital is scheduled for completion next year.
Région du Centre: Security forces in the Burkina Faso capital early Monday concluded an operation against suspected jihadist gunmen who launched a deadly attack on a restaurant, the communications minister announced.
"The operation has ended" but searches of the Ouagadougou neighbourhood around the restaurant are continuing, the minister, Remis Dandjinou, told a press briefing carried on social media.
He confirmed a total of "18 dead" since the attack began Sunday night, with "two terrorists" killed.
Baku. 1 November. REPORT.AZ/ New York terror attack suspect Sayfullo Saipov originally from Uzbekistan arrived in US through diversity visa lottery. Report informs referring U.S president Donald Trump posted on a Twitter.
"We are fighting hard for merit based immigration, no more Democrat Lottery Systems. We must get much tougher and smarter,” he wrote.
US president stressed that he aims to impose system that will allow foreign nationals with valuable professional skills to immigrate to US.
A motorist plowed into a crowd of pedestrian and bike path in Lower Manhattan yesterday. Afterwards he slammed into school bus and other vehicles. The injured attacker was arrested by police. Eight people died and at least 15 injured as a result of attack.
FBI considers this as a deliberate act and investigate as a terrorist attack. The suspect has been identified as Sayfullo Saipov, an immigrant from Uzbekistan, who lived in Florida, US.
Liverpool took a 5-0 lead at Anfield before two late Roma goals, giving the Serie A side a chance in the Italian capital next week.
But Roma have experience of coming back from three goals down in this year’s Champions League.
They progressed to the last four having battled back from 4-1 down against Barcelona in the quarter-finals to progress on away goals.
And De Rossi believes it is vital Roma hold onto that belief heading into next Wednesday’s clash (7.45pm).
"We have to hold on to what we did in the quarter-finals," De Rossi said.
Harley-Davidson (NYSE:HOG) reports motorcycle shipments fell 14.7% Y/Y to 70,831 in Q1.
U.S. retail motorcycles were down 5.7% to miss the expectation of analysts. Harley's U.S. market share in the 601cc-plus segment was up to 51.3%.
International sales fell 1.8%, driven lower by a 9% drop in the Asia Pacific region.
Operating margin in the motorycle segment fell 310 bps to 18.0%.
The company is taking the approach of holding back some 2017 models in order to help U.S. dealers clear out 2016 inventory. =
Looking ahead, Harley expects 2017 shipments to be flat to down modestly compared to last year. Q2 shipments of 80K to 85K are anticipated.
Previously: Harley-Davidson beats by $0.03, misses on revenue (April 18)
HOG -4.12% premarket to $56.95.
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As part of Operation Thor - Project Storm, Gardaí have arrested 48 people and carried out 21 planned searches in the Carlow area over the past three days.
Of those arrested, 24 were detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 as part of ongoing investigations into thefts, assaults, fraud, burglary and drugs related matters.
Five people were arrested for the purpose of charge and will appear before future sittings of Carlow District Court.
Nineteen people were arrested on foot of existing warrants.
Twelve have been charged and will appear at local sittings of Carlow and Kilkenny District Courts in the coming weeks.
A total of 42 checkpoints were carried out at locations across the District during the operation. Two vehicles were seized under the Road Traffic Acts.
Crime Prevention leaflets were distributed at checkpoints and Community Engagement Centres set up at various locations.
A total of fifty trainee Gardaí from the Garda College Templemore assisted in the operation.
If you're putting down salt or sand on ice or snowy sidewalks and driveways, there are some negative consequences to consider, according to environmental experts, and some natural alternatives. First, the salt and sand can damage nearby plants by affecting the nutrient balance in the soil.
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Newly elected Hall of Famer Jim Thome won't be enshrined with Chief Wahoo.
Thome played most of his career with the Cleveland Indians and "fully" supports the team's decision to remove the divisive Wahoo logo from its uniforms. He prefers to have the club's block "C'' logo on his Cooperstown plaque.
The slugger feels the "C'' logo is "the right thing to do." Thome plans to speak with his wife, Andrea, and Hall of Fame officials before making a final decision.
Thome wore the Chief Wahoo logo while playing for the Indians from 1991-2002 and again when he returned in 2011. The left-handed hitter belted 612 home runs, eighth on the career list.
The Wahoo logo will be removed from jersey sleeves and caps starting in the 2019 season, when Cleveland hosts the All-Star Game.
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OVER 350 PEOPLE STARTED THEIR EASTER WEEKEND BY VISITING CAMP HIGH HOPES FOR THEIR SPRING OPEN HOUSE.
THOSE ATTENDING THE CAMP FOR PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS TOOK PART IN A SCAVENGER HUNT AND ACTIVITIES LIKE EGG PAINTING, FISHING AND ARCHERY.
THE CAMP ALSO GAVE AWAY HUNDREDS OF POUNDS OF CANDY AND ALMOST 3000 EASTER STICKERS.
CAMP HIGH HOPES IS LOCATED JUST PAST BACON CREEK PARL ON CORRECTIONVILLE ROAD.
Oprah Winfrey, Barbara Walters and Gayle King were among the guests at the opening night.
MORISTOWN, N.J. (AP) - Funeral services have been held for a New Jersey state police trooper killed in an off-duty crash in Pennsylvania.
Brian McNally was headed home from weekend duty with the Marine Corps reserve when the crash occurred May 20 on Interstate 78 in Greenwich. Authorities say that as he approached slowing traffic near a construction zone, McNally moved from the left lane into the right before rear-ending a tractor-trailer.
His vehicle and the rear of the trailer caught fire. McNally was pronounced dead at the scene.
Hundreds of state troopers and dozens of Marines were among those gathered Wednesday at the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary church in Morristown to bid farewell to McNally, who lived in Bedminster.
He was stationed at the state police's Washington barracks in Warren County.
Little has changed for Illinois basketball in the last couple weeks. Brad Underwood still has a pair of open scholarships to use to fill out his 2018-19 roster. The direction to doing so? Find another big man (or two). Whether that will be 2018 prospects Parker Braun or Dima Zdor, a graduate transfer big man or some combination of those options remains to be seen.
Beat writer Scott Richey answered a handful of questions in his Wednesday afternoon chat. Read the chat in its entirety here. But first, a sampling of Richey's weekly back-and-forth with Illinois fans:
Is it unreasonable to expect Kipper to make a big jump this season?
I don't think it's unreasonable to expect Kipper Nichols to make a jump in 2018-19. He'll definitely be one of the top offensive options, and he'll be asked to rebound more for sure. Illinois basically needs Nichols to up his production across the board.
TORONTO — The Progressive Conservatives are asking the Ontario Provincial Police to investigate millions in ineligible expenses — including scuba gear and raccoon traps — filed by nine power generators in the province.
Auditor general Bonnie Lysyk reported last week that the generators claimed up to $260 million in ineligible costs between 2006 and 2015, though the Independent Electricity System Operator says it's closer to $200 million.
The expenses were claimed under a program designed to pay power generators for fuel, maintenance and operating costs when the IESO puts them on standby to supply energy.
The IESO has recovered $168 million of those billings that were deemed inappropriate.
Progressive Conservative Todd Smith has now written to the OPP to ask them to investigate, saying the abuses were so egregious that a second look by law enforcement is prudent.
TEXAS CITY, Texas (AP) — A report found that a recent explosion and fire at a refinery along Texas’ Gulf Coast released four types of unauthorized contaminants into the air.
The Daily News reports that Valero Energy estimates its Texas City refinery emitted more than 5,000 pounds (2,270 kilograms) of alkylates, 13,700 pounds (6,200 kilograms) of carbon monoxide, 970 pounds (440 kilograms) of hydrogen fluoride and 12,000 pounds (5,400 kilograms) of particulate matter.
The report also says the refinery released oxides of nitrogen and sulfur dioxide at rates exceeding the permitted amount.
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality received the report and is investigating the Thursday fire.
The Galveston County Health District says it hadn’t received fire-related health complaints as of Monday.
Valero must submit a final report to the commission within two weeks.
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Information from: The Galveston County Daily News, http://www.galvnews.com
The city has put out the call for musicians interested in entertaining crowds at the Niagara Falls Farmers’ Market for the summer season.
Each year, the market features live music from the Victoria Day long weekend through to the Thanksgiving long weekend. The invitation is open to solo artists and genres eligible include everything from folk to light rock and country.
Live music will be featured on selected dates Saturday mornings from 10 a.m.to noon. The area is open to the elements and is approximately 10-by-10 feet. Performers are allowed to bring their own sound equipment. All equipment must meet CSA standards/certifications and be in good working condition. Easy access to an electrical outlet will be provided. Musicians will be paid $210 for performances.
Music must be appropriate for the venue and be suitable for all ages in a public setting. Musical performances must remain at a volume that allows the vendors to easily interact with customers.
Maggie White speaks as the incoming president of the California State Student Assn. For two years, Maggie White has been delivering impassioned speeches as a student appointee on California State University 's board of trustees.
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Landon Donovan is no longer the only former United States national team member who is vocally questioning the direction of the US men’s national team following a string of poor...
Sunderland manager David Moyes says he is "really pleased" after this struggling side twice came from behind to claim a 2-2 draw against Liverpool.
MATCH REPORT: Sunderland 2-2 Liverpool
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Hard-up households in the Falkirk district have received almost £4 million of Scottish Welfare Fund support in the past five years.
The Scottish Welfare Fund provides a safety net for vulnerable people on low incomes through the provision of Community Care Grants and Crisis Grants.
Latest Scottish Government figures show that, since the fund’s creation in April 2013, 13,045 crisis grants and 5515 community care grants were provided to residents struggling to make ends meet during that period.
In Scotland, 265,000 individual households have been helped with awards totalling £140 million.
Of the 265,000 households, almost 144,000 were single person households and more than 87,000 were families with children.
World Trade Organisation chief Roberto Azevêdo today called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi here.
The WTO director-general is here for a mini-ministerial meeting.
"Had a wonderful meeting with Mr. Roberto Azevêdo, Director-General of the WTO" the PM tweeted and posted a picture with him.
Talking to reporters, Azevêdo said the mini-ministerial meeting will be useful for carrying forward the mandate of the multilateral trade body.
"We are facing many challenges in the WTO and outside. Trade environment globally is very risky at this point of time. We will try to have an open and honest conversation at the informal WTO meeting here," Azevedo said here earlier today.
Aug 11 (Reuters) - ABS INVESTMENT SA:
* SAID ON THURSDAY THAT ITS Q2 REVENUE WAS 480,652 ZLOTYS VERSUS 79,200 ZLOTYS A YEAR AGO
* Q2 NET PROFIT WAS 714,465 ZLOTYS VERSUS 248,321 ZLOTYS A YEAR AGO
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AC, fans available for older citizens
By MELINDA WILLIAMS
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So far, it’s been a relatively cool spring, but now that the mercury is on the climb, keeping cool may prove to be difficult for older citizens, particularly those with low incomes.
That’s where New River Valley Agency on Aging Senior Cool Care Program steps in. The program provides one free air conditioner or fan to eligible persons age 60 and older who live in the New River Valley, have a need for cooling assistance and meet monthly income guidelines.
Applications for the program are accepted June 1 through Sept. 30. Contact AOA at 540-980-7720 for more information.
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DAVIS, Okla. – Authorities say a 17-year-old boy lost his life at Turner Falls earlier this week.
David Police Chief Dan Cooper told KXII that a 17-year-old boy from Oklahoma City was at Turner Falls with two other people when he went underwater. Dive teams checked the pool after the other swimmers couldn’t find him.
Cooper says the boy’s body was found a short time later.
A stay-at-home father of two found a way of letting his wife know exactly what happened while she was at work -- Post-It notes. Chris Illuminati began posting photos of the handwritten notes -- which detail the funny, heartwarming and painful moments of his days caring for the family's two children -- on social media.
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HARRIS COUNTY, Texas—The Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office and the Precinct 4 Constable’s Office arrested 36-year-old Matthew Smith Tuesday in connection with two fireworks stand thefts.
The Fire Marshal’s Office released surveillance video Monday that allegedly showed Smith and his accomplices stealing $80,000 in merchandise and equipment from a fireworks stand on Jun. 28 and 29.
According to constables, Smith was arrested after a short pursuit near the Gulf Freeway at Broadway Street.
“We are grateful for our partnership with Constable Mark Herman and Precinct 4 Constable’s Office. Working together with our law enforcement partners made this arrest possible and we were able to get another criminal off the streets,” said Fire Marshal Laurie L. Christensen.
Smith is charged with felony theft, felony evading arrest and possession of a controlled substance. He was also wanted on a felony burglary charge in Fort Bend County.
Sunday, December, 3rd was a cool day, and the threat of rain was ongoing throughout the day. That did not hinder the spirit of the thousands of car enthusiasts that descended on Pacific Raceways for the Annual NW Toy Run. It was run in conjunction with the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program, that benefits those children that might not have anything to open on Christmas morning.
The day’s event, sponsored by Lexus of Bellevue, included music, raffles, and food, This year it also included the stuffing of a Toyota Prius with as many as possible. That alone was worth watching, seeing the strategies of those that dare try. I believe and others said the same thing, that this was by far the largest NW Toy Run held at the premiere racing facility in the Northwest. Thank you to all that made this year ending event the huge success it was. The real winners are all the kids that will be able to have a Merry Christmas this year. Photo by Bill Archer
Owen Farrell has been ruled out of facing the Maori All Blacks
The England fly-half will miss Saturday's Maori All Blacks clash with a "grade one" quad injury - and the Lions will hope he can recover in time to face New Zealand in Auckland on June 24.
Wales fly-half Dan Biggar will replace Farrell on the Lions' bench for Saturday's Maori clash in Rotoru.
The Lions go into Saturday's game on the back of defeat to the Highlanders after Tuesday’s pulsating affair.
The Lions went down 23-22 after conceding three penalties but came close to rescuing the result late on when Elliot Daly’s 57-metre effort fell just short.
RICHARD EDMONDSON – What the heck is it about this guy? How has he piloted his way through every single Zionist effort to rip his country apart and install a puppet government favorable to the West? What’s his secret? For after all, hordes of Western-trained terrorist head-choppers have been poured into Syria equipped with shiny fleets of Toyotas and advanced-grade military weaponry, yet Assad, almost miraculously, has remained at the head of the government, and for the most part has kept the country together. How has he been able to do this?
Co-stars from "Big Little Lies" and "Feud" are going toe-to-toe at the 75th Golden Globe Awards.
HBO's hit drama "Big Little Lies" has two sets of actresses competing against each other in two categories, while FX's drama "Feud" has its lead actresses battling it out with each other.
Fans can tune in to see who takes the awards home on January 7 on NBC at 8 p.m. ET.
In the meantime, here's who should win.
Sudbury Police say one man is dead after a motorcycle crash near the Sudbury airport.
The crash happened Tuesday afternoon on Radar Road, north of Skead Road.
Police say the motorcycle left the roadway and the man was thrown from the bike.
The 62-year-old man was taken to hospital, but died of his injuries.
The crash is under investigation.
The system that gave us severe weather has continued causing problems to our east.
Heavy rains Sunday night in Green Township, Ohio caused a creek to spill over its banks.
The community, located northwest of Cincinnati, woke up to washed out roads with some cars partially under the flood waters.
The flash flooding flooded some local businesses forcing them to close while they clean up.
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‘Lone Wolf’ Moniker Counterproductive in Fighting Terror, Researchers Say
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The term “lone wolf” has become part of our common vocabulary, as the terror threat has evolved from large-scale attacks to individuals seemingly radicalized in relative isolation. But, a new report claims that the lone wolf typology is highly misleading and can even be counterproductive in the fight against terror.
VALATIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) – A New York woman who reviews children’s toys and clothes claims she received a package of weed instead of a toy package.
Pamela Marks was expecting the toys from a California toy company Thursday, but police say instead received a package containing seven pounds of marijuana.
The Columbia County Sheriff’s Department seized the marijuana.
The incident is under investigation.
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Police say a man has been charged with felony murder in the strangling a woman and her 2-year-old son at a home in suburban Atlanta.
Gwinnett County Police spokeswoman Cpl. Michele Pihera says 32-year-old Brandon Williams was arrested at a gas station after the deaths Sunday night. The mother died Monday morning at a hospital, a day after her son’s death.
Pihera says the homeowner told police that Williams is his son and that the suspect choked the child and women who was renting a room at the home. Police say the homeowner was working outside on a car during the attack.
Williams was taken to the Gwinnett County Detention Center and is being held without bond. It’s unclear if he has an attorney.
The victims’ names have not been released.
Canada's economy added 10,000 jobs last month, about what economists were expecting, as a surge in full-time work was offset by a loss of part-time positions.
Statistics Canada reported Friday that the jobless rate stayed at 6.2 per cent during the month, tying an almost nine-year low dating back to October 2008.
It was the tenth month in a row that the economy added jobs.
The economy added 112,000 full-time jobs, the data agency calculated in its monthly Labour Force Survey. But that surge came at the expense of an almost equally large loss of 102,000 part-time jobs.
Much of the gains came in Ontario, which added 35,000 jobs. Every other province either added a small number of jobs or lost a few thousand, led by Alberta (7,800 jobs), while Quebec lost 7,600 and British Columbia lost 6,700.
THAT'S... JUST TOO MANY TEETH Get Your First Look At The New 'Venom' In This Full-Length Trailer
Normies: excited for Spider-Man in "Infinity War" this week. Edgy, brooding intellectuals: hyped for Sony's "Venom," coming this October.
Luis Enrique and Massimiliano Allegri have both been linked with the Arsenal job
Wenger will leave Arsenal in the summer after almost 22 years at the club.
Former Barcelona manager Luis Enrique is the favourite with the bookies to take over from the Frenchman.
And Enrique is the man Groves wants next in the Emirates hottest.
His backup options would be Juventus’ Massimiliano Allegri and Atletico Madrid’s Diego Simeone.
BONIFAY — A 31-year-old woman has been arrested on an outstanding warrant, along with drug charges.
The Holmes County Sheriff’s Office, acting on a tip, arrested Vernita Connell on charges of possession of marijuana and possesssion of drug paraphernalia, and the outstanding warrant.
Officers had been informed that Connell had a substantial amount of methamphetamine at her residence.
Officers confiscated one-and-a-half ounces of ICE methamphetamine and a plastic bag containing over 500 Xanax pills. As a result, Connell was hit with additional charges of possession of methamphetamine and possession of the Xanax with intent to distribute.
ISTANBUL — Turkey's main opposition party has started a 400-km (250-mile) march from the capital to an Istanbul prison to protest the imprisonment of one of its lawmakers.
The leader of the pro-secular Republican People's Party, Kemal Kilicdaroglu, said Thursday he is seeking justice. He called the march after parliamentarian Enis Berberoglu was convicted to 25 years in prison for revealing state secrets.
With thousands gathered in protest, Kilicdaroglu said: "Everyone needs to defend the independence of the judiciary and justice in this country."
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The 27th annual Spring Golf Classic, which benefits the military charity Operation Homefront, is set for June 6 in Murrysville.
The par-72 Meadowink Golf Course will be the setting for the tournament, sponsored by the Pittsburgh-based Petroleum Retailers and the Auto Repair Association.
Operation Homefront assists military families during difficult financial times by providing food assistance, auto and home repair, vision care, travel and transportation, moving assistance, essential home items, and rent-free transitional housing for wounded veterans and their families, according to its website.
In 2016, the tournament raised about $4,500 for Operation Homefront.
Meadowink is at 4076 Bulltown Road in Murrysville.
For more, see OperationHomefront.org or MeadowinkGolf.com.
Patrick Varine is a Tribune-Review staff writer. Reach him at 724-850-2862, pvarine@tribweb.com or via Twitter @MurrysvilleStar.
× Public Meetings Set For Public Input On U.S. 412 Corridor
HUNTSVILLE (KFSM) — The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) will hold three meeting to seek public input on the U.S. 412 corridor, and one of those meetings will be held in Huntsville.
The Huntsville meeting will be in the Conference Room of the Carroll Electric building at 5056 U.S. 412B. The meeting is Thursday, July 19 from 4-7 p.m.
The other two meetings will be held on Tuesday, July 17, at the First Baptist Church in Yellville and on Wednesday, July 18, at the Ash Flat Community Center in Ash Flat. Those meetings also will be held from 4-7 p.m.
The meetings will be used to discuss the planning study on improving the U.S. 412 corridor between the Oklahoma state line and the Missouri state line.
The public is invited to visit anytime during the scheduled hours to view displays, ask questions and offer comments.
More information is available by contacting ARDOT’s Public Information Office at (501) 569-2000 or by emailing info@ardot.gov.
Here we turn back the clock to Children in Need 2007.
At Boston’s ABC Nursery, children wore wacky hairstyles and donned fancy dress for the annual cause.
Gipsey Bridge Primary School supporting Children in Need in 2007.
At Gipsey Bridge Primary School pupils enjoyed a non-uniform day with a difference, dressing as their favourite film character.
The office confirmed receipt of an interim protection order against Mabuza for the alleged harassment of a local businessman in the province.
JOHANNESBURG - The Mpumalanga office of Premier David Mabuza has refuted allegations of intimidation made against him.
The office confirmed receipt of an interim protection order against Mabuza for the alleged harassment of a local businessman in the province.
Frederick Daniel has accused the premier of threatening him for his anti-corruption work in the province.
He's also reportedly alleged that Mabuza threatened to drive him out of business and expropriate his land without compensation since his election as the ruling party's deputy president.
The premier's spokesperson Zibonele Mncwango says the premier will be challenging this order.
“Those are not true and are malicious allegations to tarnish the reputation of the premier.”
A motorbike rider says he's lucky to be alive after he lost control of his bike and slid underneath a moving semi-trailer in California,
20, 2016, file photo, Senate Banking Committee member Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., questions Wells Fargo Chief Executive Officer John Stumpf on Capitol Hill in Washington. Warren is leading a new eff... .
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"She had come across a photo of Dominic and I together and wanted to know how she could best support her son," explained Gilyard. "Even though she knew little about the LGBT community and feared how he would be treated."
The couple hopes that anyone who comes across their story walks away feeling empowered to "love fiercely and unapologetically."
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* SAID ON WEDNESDAY THAT BOARD HAD APPOINTED ANDREA DE MICHELI CHAIRMAIN AND LUCA ODDO CEO
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LARAMIE, Wyo. (AP) — Gian Clavell scored 20 points, Emmanuel Omogbo scored 19 and grabbed 16 rebounds for his 15th double-double this season as Colorado State held off a late surge to defeat Wyoming 78-73 on Tuesday night.
Prentiss Nixon scored seven of his 16 points in the final 34 seconds, burying a 3-pointer and making four straight free throws as Colorado State (18-9, 10-4 Mountain West Conference) won its fourth in a row and broke a string of five straight Wyoming wins in the cross-border rivalry series.
Clavell blocked two shots — one stopping the Cowboys from making it a two-point game in the final seconds.
After trailing by as many as 10 through the second half, Wyoming came within 70-69 with 1:03 remaining, and made it 73-71 on a Justin James bucket. Louis Adams hit two free throws to make it 75-73, but Clavell blocked a James jumper and Omogbo grabbed the board.
James led Wyoming (16-11, 6-8) with 23 points and Alan Herndon added 15 with 12 rebounds.
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Live music concert series at the new Drexel Town Square in Oak Creek featuring Wait for Morning. Performing live from 6-9. There will also be activities for the whole family. A great opportunity to check out the vendors in Drexel Town Square. Sponsored by: Harvest Community Church, Pizza Man, Valentine's Café, Gigi's Cupcakes and BelAir Cantina.
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EAST HAMPTON, N.Y. — The town board in New York’s East Hampton is moving ahead with efforts aimed at curbing noise at its municipal airport.
Newsday (https://nwsdy.li/2z3t6Fl ) says the board has voted to hire a law firm and noise consultants that will prepare a study for the Federal Aviation Administration.
In the summer, the airport serves as a hub for rich beachgoers zipping in from York City and points beyond. Some fed-up locals want the airport shut down altogether.
Last year, a federal appeals court struck down nighttime curfews and limits on the frequency of “noisy” flights there.
The court said only the FAA has authority to regulate flying hours.
The study could cost up to $2 million and could take two to three years to complete.
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The Killers are back! And Louise Duffy has the EXCLUSIVE first Irish play of their new single The Man at 7.45pm tonight!
It's been five years since we've had new music from The Killers and with a mini festival tour planned this summer and their fifth studio album due out on September 20th, it's great to have them back!
They've been recording with Joshua Tree and U2 producer Jacknife Lee and check out a lil preview here, sounding very 80's!
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Police are looking to reset their investigation into the puzzling murder of Eric Caster in December 2014. Gary Craig
BERLIN — Bayern Munich’s expected re-appointment of Jupp Heynckes as coach for a fourth stint has been delayed.
News agency dpa says the club is trying to fulfil the 72-year-old Heynckes’ request for Peter Hermann to return as assistant coach.
Hermann, currently coaching at second-division club Fortuna Duesseldorf, worked with Heynckes at Bayer Leverkusen and then at Bayern when they won the Champions League, Bundesliga and German Cup treble in 2013.
Hermann says the decision to leave Duesseldorf is “difficult, very difficult. But I have a bond with Jupp Heynckes and I want to do him the favour. I owe him a lot and want to give him something back.”
Heynckes has confirmed an offer from Bayern to take over as Carlo Ancelotti’s replacement.
On Friday, the Director of the CIA, Mike Pompeo, used his first trip abroad to present Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Nayef with the CIA's highest award for fighting terrorism, the George Tenet Medal. Although the ceremony wasn't covered by any of the major media, it was picked up on various blogsites where the news was greeted with predictable howls of outrage.
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To continue reading up to 10 premium articles, you must register , or sign up and take advantage of this exclusive offer: Leslie Abreu, 17, of New London holds 18-year-old Zachary Moore's hand, of Old Lyme so she doesn't slip in the snow while they take a walk at the Connecticut College Arboretum in New London, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017. Abreu and Moore didn't know what to do for Valentine's Day and decide to go for a walk in the beautiful scenery.
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Martin County's George Johnson puts a shot up against South Fork's Caleb Edwards Friday, February 2, 2018, in the first half of their game at Martin County High School in Stuart.
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter has signed into law a bill that would expand Idaho’s open meeting laws.
Otter signed the measure on Monday along with nearly 40 other bills.
Beginning July 1, boards and commissions created by executive order will now be subjected to the Idaho Open Meeting Law. Currently, these panels are not required to let the public know when they’re meeting, post an agenda or keep minutes summarizing what they discussed. Nor are the meetings required to be open to the public, even though most — if not all — are.
However, the measure will continue to exempt Otter’s cybersecurity task force and the governor’s committee awarding the Idaho medal of achievement.
Otter also signed into law a proposal making it illegal for anyone driving in the left lane of a controlled-access freeway to impede the flow of the traffic in that lane.
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Stunning Views from every corner of this beautiful 221 acre estate! The property has been divided into three parcels and offers a custom rambler built with split block, pool, hot tub, two car attached situated on 151 acres. Two adjacent parcels equaling 70 acres. Five car detached garage, extensive landscaping, two barns and two large ponds, make this a must see property! Gently rolling topography.
Artie Lange's sentencing hearing postponed for rehab stay The troubled comedian was expected in court Friday but remains in rehab.
Artie Lange arrested for skipping court Lange’s arrest Tuesday comes after he tweeted a disturbing picture of himself looking disheveled and possibly injured.
Artie Lange hospitalized for high blood sugar Lange was also hospitalized in July due to his longtime drug use.
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It will be a wet week across the Bay Area and the Golden State as an Atmospheric River event gets underway.An Atmospheric River, or "AR", event is a narrow band of heavy rain less than 200 miles wide, which brings significant rainfall to an area.Later this week it looks like this AR will have it's sight set on Southern California. There is high concern for Debris Flows in that region, especially over the Thomas Fire burn scar in Ventura and Santa Barbara county. Not only rain but significant snow is coming to the Sierra where feet of fresh powder will arrive by the end of the week.
Freeman missed Monday's practice while in concussion protocol and will not play in Sunday's preseason game against the Steelers, ESPN's Vaughn McClure reports.
Freeman was forced into an early exit from Sunday's session, which left his absence Monday in need of clarification. At last, coach Dan Quinn revealed his starting running back has been placed in concussion protocol, disabling him from playing until he's cleared. That will understandably preclude Freeman from being considered for Atlanta's second preseason tilt, likely resulting in a starting berth for Tevin Coleman, with Terron Ward working behind him.
TOKYO, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Sony Corp CEO Kazuo Hirai will be replaced by Kenichiro Yoshida, currently the company’s chief financial officer, effective April 1, the Nikkei newspaper reported on Friday.
Hirai is likely to become chairman of the electronics and entertainment company, Nikkei said in its online edition. (Reporting by Makiko Yamazaki; Editing by Himani Sarkar)
J'Dee Grover, the manager of the Buckle location in the Grand Teton Mall, received a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity Friday when he and his wife traveled to New York City for Saturday's premier of "The Fate of the Furious," the newest entry in the long-running action film franchise. Grover, who's also a district manager for the retail clothing chain, won the trip after the local store outperformed nearly 500 stores nationwide in its sales of the exclusive "Fast and Furious" clothing line.
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With the draft this upcoming Thursday, we at the Jets Wire have finalized our last seven-round mock for New York.
Gang Green, after trading up to the No. 3 selection, obviously takes the franchise quarterback hopeful that they have been searching for. Without their second-rounders, they take risks and put talent ahead of character.
Let’s take a look at who we have the Jets taking rounds in rounds one through seven.
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WEST LIBERTY, Iowa -- Some people stopped by West Liberty Police on Monday, December 11, got quite the surprise.
Instead of handing out tickets for violations, officers gave out vouchers for turkeys.
Chief Kary Kinmonth said police officers see people at their worst and at their best, so it's important they give back. "It's important for us to give back and to be out and be part of our community instead of apart from our community," said Chief Kinmonth.
This was the first year West Liberty officers handed out the coupons but Chief Kinmonth says they hope to do it again next year.
YEREVAN, AUGUST 14, ARMENPRESS. Criminal case has been launched over the fire that broke out in the area of the Khosrov Forest state reserve, the Investigative Committee told Armenpress.
On August 12, at 12:10, it was reported that fire broke out in the area called Zimni and adjacent areas of the Khosrov Forest state reserve. According to preliminary reports, 200-250 hectares of forested area are on fire.
The necessary investigative measures are being taken to clarify the causes of the fire.
Thirty years ago, on August 14th, 1987, pioneering hip-hop heavyweights the Fat Boys cemented their status as one of rap’s premier pop culture ambassadors with the simultaneous release of their platinum-selling fourth album Crushin’ and their breakout comedy Disorderlies. With a matchless mixture of skills, charisma, a tireless work ethic, a sense of humor and a powerful
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Most people spend their Saturday mornings having a well deserved lie-in. This weekend more than 100 music devotees queued from the early hours of the morning ahead of this year’s Record Store Day.
Crowds flocked to Analogue October Records in South Street, Chichester, in a bid to grab the exclusive vinyls released for the day.
Craig Crane, owner of the shop, reported that queueing started as early as 3am.
He said: “It exceeded my expectations completely, it wouldn’t have been what it was without the support of our loyal customers.”
He added: “Buying records is rapidly becoming the norm.”
The David Bowie releases ‘David Bowie’ and ‘Welcome to the Blackout’ were quick to sell out, with customers opting for everything from the two records they specifically wanted to fill five bags with vinyl.
Craig was delighted with the popularity of the day and is already looking forward to next year.
New Delhi: A court here on Monday sent four Kashmiri separatists, arrested on charges of receiving funds from Pakistan to sponsor terror activities and stone-pelting in Jammu and Kashmir, to 14-day judicial custody.
During the in-camera proceedings, Metropolitan Magistrate Pankaj Sharma send Nayeem Khan, Altaf Ahmad Shah, Raja Mehrajuddin Kalwal and Bashir Ahmad Bhat alias Peer Saifullah to judicial custody till August 28.
They were presented before the court after the expiry of their 10-day National Investigation Agency (NIA) custody.
On July 24, the NIA arrested them on charges of criminal conspiracy and waging war against India.
Altaf Ahmad Shah is the son-in-law of Hurriyat leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani, who advocates Jammu and Kashmir`s merger with Pakistan. Islam is a close aide of Hurriyat leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq.
Ayaz Akbar is the spokesperson for the Geelani-led Hurriyat.
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Interim leader names 'low enrollment 'schools to consolidate in Sumter Co.
A proposal to consolidate low-enrollment schools in Sumter County was proposed by Interim Superintendent Debbie Hamm as a way to enhance educational opportunities in there.
Feb 13 TMX Group Ltd posted a net profit for the fourth quarter, compared with a loss in the year-ago period, boosted by cost cuts.
The owner of the Toronto Stock Exchange said the net profit attributable to shareholders was C$52.6 million ($40.2 million), or 95 Canadian cents per share, in the last three months of 2016, compared with a loss of C$159 million, or C$2.92 per share, a year earlier.
Revenue rose 7 percent to C$189.4 million. ($1 = 1.3074 Canadian dollars) (Reporting by Vishal Sridhar in Bengaluru; Editing by Amrutha Gayathri)
Discover the never before told story of legendary Gloucester bluefin fisherman, Captain Dave Marciano of the Hard Merchandise, and his family crew.
Directed by Alex Timbers , with choreography by Steven Hoggett , the show begins previews tonight, February 14, and has been extended two weeks through Sunday, April 16, with an official press opening on Wednesday, March 15. Once upon a time, there was a girl who talked to God. She built a nation, and they burned her for it.
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Wtb:nikon p-223 3-9x40 Looking for this scope for my nephew's starter rifle.
We bought him a Remmy 700 ADL Varmint for Christmas and need to scope it.
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Representatives of Tajikistan and Saudi Arabia discussed issues of cooperation between law-enforcement agencies of the two countries, local news agency TajikTA reported.
“Tajik Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Zarobiddin Kosimi met with Saudi Arabia’s attorney general Saud bin Abdullah al-Mujib. The parties discussed cooperation between law-enforcement agencies of the two countries during the meeting,” the message reads.
They also mulled issues of mutual actions, especially against organized and cross-border crime, terrorism and extremism.
The sides confirmed commitment to the strengthening and development of cooperation between law-enforcement agencies in security sphere.
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NEW YORK, NY (WAVE) Monday night was a huge night for former Ballard star, Jordon Adell. The graduating senior was picked 10th by the Anaheim Angels in the major league baseball draft. A dream come true for the son of a college football player. Jo says he's ready to show what he can do. "This is unbelievable. I'm just really blessed to be in this situation and be here with my parents, and to have this full experience. I can't wait to get out to LA and meet up with those guys. The fan base is crazy. My big thing coming into this, I just wanted to be somewhere where I'm wanted, and that's what I feel with this organization," Adell told MLB Network.
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President Uhuru Kenyatta has instructed the Director of Public Prosecutions to expedite the review of two reports touching on the mismanagement of Team Kenya at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games and have the culprits held accountable. The President, who was addressing the nation in his New Year's message in Mombasa, noted that one pending matter from the 2016 was the concerns of the management of Team Kenya at the Rio Olympic Games.
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Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has scheduled to visit Darjeeling hills during her 5-day visit to North Bengal, commencing on February 5.
The CM will be arriving at Siliguri on February 5 to inaugurate a “Chatra Yuva Karmashala”, a youth student workshop.
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is most likely to stay in the hills from February 6 and 9. CM will attend the programme at Chowrasta on February 6 and also in All Party meeting on February 8.
She last visited Darjeeling on the first week of June and held a Cabinet meeting at Raj Bhawan on June 8.
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A Hizbullah delegation held talks Monday in Bnashii with Marada Movement chief MP Suleiman Franjieh, state-run National News Agency reported.
The delegation, which comprised Hizbullah secretary-general's political aide Hussein Khalil and the head of the Liaison and Coordination Comittee Wafiq Safa, offered seasons greetings to Franjieh, NNA said.
Talks tackled "the various issues in the Lebanese arena, especially the electoral law," the agency added.
Public Works Minister Youssef Fenianos of Marada and Franjieh's son Tony attended the meeting.
Both Hizbullah and Franjieh are in favor of an electoral law based on proportional representation.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Fantasy 5' game
DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Fantasy 5" game were:
04-23-28-29-38
(four, twenty-three, twenty-eight, twenty-nine, thirty-eight)
Estimated jackpot: $196,000
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Golden State forward Andre Iguodala will be out for Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday night as he recovers from a bone bruise in his left knee that cost him the final four games of the Western Conference finals.
The Warriors said Iguodala, who was injured in Game 3 against the Rockets on May 20, was evaluated Tuesday and is making progress but still has the bruise and inflammation of the nerve surrounding his knee. Coach Steve Kerr has said Iguodala wouldn't play until he can run without pain. He will be re-evaluated ahead of Sunday's Game 2.
Kevin Love's status for Cleveland remained unclear as he went through the concussion protocol after he was injured in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals against Boston. He wasn't scheduled to attend media day Wednesday at Oracle Arena, where the Warriors host the series opener.
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Gallo went 1-for-3 with a solo home run during Monday's win over Detroit.
This was the 12th long fly through the past 22 games for Gallo, and he entered Monday's game with a monster .270/.386/.865 slash line in August. He's up to 33 homers, 62 RBI and 63 runs for the season, and his improved batting average of late is an encouraging sign for both the remainder of this season and his long-term fantasy stock.
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Based on the kids we had in studio today, we’d say that we are in good hands. From Sofia, to Jahkil to Abigail Grace, we realized we have a lot to learn from young people! Dean Richards and Steve do a little french improv and Paul Coyte checks in from London on more updates on the royal baby and how no one cares about a 3rd sibling.
Afghan official: Police officer killed in a bomb blast
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — An Afghan official says that at least one police officer has been killed by a roadside bomb in eastern Logar province.
Salim Saleh, spokesman for the provincial governor in Logar, said Monday that four other people including a district police commander and three road construction engineers were wounded in the blast.
Meanwhile at least six people were wounded in another explosion near the western city of Herat Sunday evening.
Along with the holy grail of tighter overall security, the benefits of electronic access control systems include a better handle on who’s coming and going, the ability to restrict access to certain times and places depending on a person’s function in the organization, the ability to remotely control access, the extra assurance a company or organization can give its customers, and the lack of need for rekeying doors or replacing lost keys.
MILWAUKEE — Police say suspects fled from a stolen vehicle after a crash involving a school bus near 84th and Lynx on Monday, March 19.
No one is in custody, police said.
There was one minor injury reported. It’s unclear whether there were any children on board the bus.
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A search is underway for those who were in the stolen vehicle. Police said it’s unclear how many suspects were inside, but said there was more than one person.
This is being investigated as a hit-and-run.
A fatal car accident in Walker County has claim the life of one person this morning after a car plunged off a bridge on I-22 near Cordova and into the Warrior River.
I-22 eastbound, near the 75 mile marker, had been shut down for several hours earlier as emergency crews worked to pull the car from the water.
Alabama State Troopers are continuing to investigate the accident and we hope to have more details later today.
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* Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy says the government will raise its 2018 growth forecast shortly to at least 2.5 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) from 2.3 percent. (Reporting By Emma Pinedo; Editing by Sonya Dowsett)
Remember the good old days, when in-flight entertainment was limited to an airline magazine and the closest you got to noise-cancelling was two pieces of cotton wool?
No? Probably because those days were rubbish. Travel might be a tonic for the soul, but without the right tech it’s just a whole lot of moving around with bags.
Thankfully, we’ve trawled the tech aisles for 25 travel essentials to give your summer getaway the upgrade it deserves.
So, whether it’s entertaining your mates at the beach or keeping your valuables safe from naughty sorts in nightclubs, there should be something here for you. The sun cream’s up to you, mind.
COLOMA, Mich. — An Army veteran who always turns the Super Bowl into a bowling party in a small Michigan town is changing the theme this year as his own protest against the NFL’s protesting players.
Ray Steadmon owns Coloma Lanes in Coloma in southwestern Michigan. He’s encouraging bowlers who sign up for his Stars and Stripes tournament to wear patriotic clothes instead of their favorite NFL shirts. Teams will have names such as Seals, Paratroopers and Rangers.
Steadmon tells the Kalamazoo Gazette that he’s a “huge NFL football fan,” but he’s upset over players who didn’t stand during the national anthem. Steadmon doesn’t mind protests. But the 60-year-old draws a line at the anthem.
He’s been holding Super Bowl bowling parties for about 30 years. Dan Gulliver, a regular participant, says he supports Steadmon and “whatever he comes up with.”
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A woman says she wants her late brother “back home” after a bag containing his ashes was stolen from her car in Kansas City.
The Kansas City Star reports that the theft happened Saturday when Naida Shipp and her fiance went to a doughnut shop with their fathers in the Westport bar and entertainment district. While returning to her car, she found that a backpack containing the ashes of her brother, David Anothony Shipp, was missing.
He died four years ago. He had hiked part of the Pacific Crest Trail, and Naida Shipp and her family eventually hoped to bring him back to the part of the trail he wasn’t able to finish. His ashes were kept in a navy blue box with his name inscribed on the front.
Sevilla have tied down Spanish international goalkeeper Sergio Rico by extending his contract to 2021, the club announced on Monday.
The 23-year-old has “assured he remains with the team he has been with all his life for at least the next four years,” Sevilla said in a statement.
Despite his tender age, Rico already has a wealth of experience with 129 first team appearances and having helped Sevilla to win two Europa League titles in 2015 and 2016.
Rico has also become a regular in the Spanish squad as deputy to Manchester United’s David de Gea.
April 3 Comdirect Bank AG:
* Comdirect Bank plans merger with OnVista Bank GmbH
* Aim of merger is to simplify structure under corporate law as well as associated regulatory reporting system
* Merger is expected to be completed during Q2 of this year
* Name OnVista Bank and OnVista Media GmbH with the www.onvista.de financial portal are to be continued
* Merger to lay foundation for further development and continued profitable growth of Comdirect Group; it is expected to lead to additional pre-tax profit of around 10 million euros ($10.66 million) per year from 2019 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9385 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
Benicio Del Toro's 2015 'Sicario' killer Alejandro returns in 'Sicario: Day of the Soldado,' and Josh Brolin's CIA operative Matt Graver has a new plan: kidnapping the daughter (Isabela Moner) of a drug cartel kingpin.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) & UN-Habitat Empower Youth through the Provision of Training Courses on Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Technologies
The Office of The Senior Special Assistant to the President on SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) in partnership with UN-Habitat (United Nations Settlement Programmes) has developed a program to empower the youth through the provision of training courses on energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies. The main objective of the program is to involve the youth […]
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April 12 China Finance Investment Holdings Ltd
* Noted recent drop in price of co's shares and various news alleging, co's substantial shareholder might pledged his shares and were subject to forced sale
* Board is not aware of reason for unusual movements in price and volume of company's shares
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MONTCALM TOWNSHIP — During the fire department report, Montcalm Township Fire Department Chief Clif Dickinson encouraged residents to call the department when they’re planning a controlled burn.
In the past month, the department responded to two fire calls, which could have been prevented if the residents had called to inform the fire department of their plans to have a controlled burn.
If residents call the fire department, when Dickinson receives the tone for the fire, he can check the address and see there is a controlled burn scheduled for the property.
Dickinson can be reached at (616) 894-6787 for residents needing a burn permit.
The descendants of the late Dean Witter, founder of the eponymous investment bank, are asking $31 million for this Northern California ranch. Mr. Witter and his wife, Helen, assembled the ranch from three separate purchases in 1942. Bill McDavid 1 of 14 • • • • •
A Northern California ranch owned by the descendants of the late Dean Witter, founder of the eponymous investment bank, is asking $31 million.
Called Lone Pine Ranch, the roughly 27,000-acre property spans Trinity and Mendocino counties, about a six-hour drive from San Francisco. The approximately 5,300-square-foot main house has 10 bedrooms and five bathrooms. Expanded by the Witters, it has changed little over the years. “You walk into the house and there’s a sense of being whisked away back in time,” said Brooks Witter, Mr. Witter’s great-grandson.
Tyler grew up in the foothills of North Carolina, in a one stop light town named Boonville, NC and was promoted to Chief Meteorologist where you can find him weekdays at 5, 6, and 11 pm on WOAY-TV.
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The Lutha Report for Hamptons Surf
Shin to knee high, glassy little peelers this a.m., SW winds this afternoon…
Wind Forecast:
NW-SW winds at 10-20 KT.
Water Temp: 42°–46°
Wear a Hooded–6, [or a Hooded–5] 7mil boots, and 5mil gloves or claws.
Montauk Point (Ocean) Tides:
LOW: 3:17 a.m. • HIGH: 9:50 a.m. • LOW: 3:31 p.m.
Next Chance For Surf:
Onshore wind-swell Wednesday, NW flatness Thursday–Saturday…
Happy surfing!
Artist and surfer Lutha Leahy-Miller has more than 20 years of experience riding Hamptons waves. He was formerly rated No. 3 in the Eastern Surfing Association for New York State and all of the Northeastern United States. To see Lutha’s art or to book a surf lesson, visit lutha.net.
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson will testify before a House panel as momentum builds on Capitol Hill for a package of new Russia sanctions aimed at punishing Moscow for meddling in the 2016 presidential election. Tillerson is scheduled to appear Wednesday before the Foreign Affairs Committee, just hours ahead of a vote in the Senate on the sanctions.
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday said Iran would face bigger problems if Tehran restarts its nuclear program and called the nuclear accord with Iran “insane.”
“They will have bigger problems than they have ever had before,” Trump said of Iran at the start of a White House meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron, who told reporters he wants to contain Iran in the region.
Cologne's police chief says he regrets his force's use of the term "Nafris" to describe North Africans in a New Year's Eve tweet, but dismissed suggestions it engaged in racial profiling.
Officers stopped hundreds of North African men heading into downtown Cologne on Saturday to prevent a repeat of sexual assaults that marred New Year's celebrations a year earlier.
The department wrote on Twitter: "Hundreds of Nafris screened at main railway station."
Critics accused police of stopping people on their appearance alone. Opposition Green party co-leader Simone Peter told the Rheinische Post the term "Nafris" was "completely unacceptable."
Police Chief Juergen Matthies said Monday the department has used the term internally since 2013 to describe young North Africans regarded as particularly violent or criminal. He says it wasn't meant for public use.
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ATTACK: The shooting happened on Didgley Grove in Kingshurst, Solihull
A 22-year-old is in hospital after being shot in both legs on a quiet residential street in Solihull, West Midlands.
Police were called at around 10.30pm yesterday following the shooting on Didgley Grove in the Kingshurst area of the town.
A spokeswoman for West Midlands Police told Daily Star Online: "A 22-year-old man was taken to hospital with pellet injuries to both legs, where he remains today.
"His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening."
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A Wishaw man is facing a jail term after being convicted of drug dealing in the area.
Darren Whyte appeared at Hamilton Sheriff Court and was found to be concerned in the supply of cannabis between January 20 and February 24 last year.
The offence took place at a property in Netherwood Road, Motherwell.
Whyte, of Stewarton Street, was cleared of supplying cannabis resin from the same address.
Sentence was deferred on the 25-year-old until February 23 and a full range of criminal justice and social work reports were called for.
Whyte’s two co-accused in the case, 51-year-old Sylvia Whyte, of Netherwood Road, Motherwell and 30-year-old Kevin Warren, of Heathfield, Wishaw, were cleared of supplying both cannabis and cannabis resin.
The rappers are trying to bury the hatchet after six years of fighting on social media.
WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. - A missing 12-year-old Florida boy has been found safe in Pasco County, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
Tyshawn Govan, who had last been seen in Wesley Chapel, was found safe,
Details about his recovery have not been released.
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12/11/2017: Educational opportunities in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria
(U.S. Edition) The first-ever Bitcoin futures began trading last night, which saw big price swings within minutes. On today's show, discuss what futures trading means for the cryptocurrency and investors. Afterwards, we'll examine why the Fed is looking at an interest rate hike this week, and the potential pitfalls of that decision. Plus: We look at how one 21-year-old student from Puerto Rico is handling her move to Florida after Hurricane Maria.
(Reuters) - Crystal Palace defender Mamadou Sakho has sustained a muscle tear in his calf and is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines, the Premier League club's manager Roy Hodgson has said.
Sakho, who returned from a serious knee injury in September, has captained Palace in their last four league games and suffered his latest setback in last Saturday's 2-2 draw with Bournemouth.
"He'll be out a long time, how long a time?, I don't know, they won't put a time on it, but it's a serious muscle tear in his calf so I don't know, but it's weeks not days, I couldn't say if it was months," Hodgson told reporters on Monday.
"We'll miss him, in this period he's played a decisive role, been captain, shown his qualities and when you lose a player like that you can't be anything other than disappointed and sad."
Fellow defender Joel Ward has also sustained a calf injury and will miss bottom-placed Palace's game against Watford later on Tuesday.
(Reporting by Aditi Prakash in Bengaluru)
Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun salutes as he arrives at the monument of King Rama I after signing a new constitution in Bangkok, Thailand on April 6, 2017. Two weeks ago, David Streckfuss, a longtime analyst of Thai royal politics, wrote an incisive op-ed in the New York Times .
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Wisconsin Democrat expresses concerns about Donald Trump nominee for secretary of state
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BALCONY PLUNGE: The 18-year-old fell from the fifth floor
A BRITISH teenager has survived after plunging from the fifth floor of a Magaluf hotel whilst celebrating England’s World Cup win over Colombia.
The 18-year-old was taken to hospital after falling from the Flamboyan Caribe hotel where he had been partying with his friends and girlfriend.
A kebab shop worker called an ambulance after finding him lying outside the hotel.
According to reports he was in a “serious but conscious” condition when he was taken to Son Espases Hospital in Mallorca.
It is believed the young England fan fell at around 1.30am, just hours after England beat Colombia on penalties to earn their place in the quarter finals.
Thousands of British holidaymakers poured into bars at the Punta Ballena strip near the hotel to watch the game.
The Guardia Civil have launched an investigation in a bid to rule out foul play.
Two British people have already died in falls in Magaluf this year.
A tax break for a proposed ice-rink complex in Freedom Park is no longer being considered, as Greenwood officials are instead looking into other financial incentives that could be offered to the developer. Concerns about a requirement for stricter and more expensive construction standards for the project and the legality of providing a tax break to an ice-skating complex caused officials to withdraw the request for a tax break, which the Greenwood City Council was set to vote on for a second time this evening, Greenwood Mayor Mark Myers said in a written statement.
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Strong three-day rally peaked near 20400, after meeting target at 20344 (Fibo 161.8% projection of the upleg from 15163 (2015 low). The rally may stall ahead of next targets at 20431 (Fibo 200% of the bull-leg from 19713, 31 Jan low) as daily RSI and slow stochastic are overbought and started to turn lower. No firmer reversal signal seen so far but downside risk exists. Yesterday's low at 20225 marks solid support ahead of Friday's low at 20126 and former high at 20072, reinforced by daily Tenkan-sen (now in sideways mode) which marks first pivot.
Res: 20395; 20431; 20500; 20653
Sup: 20357; 20225; 20126; 20072
De La Rose suffered a sore nose after taking a high blow from Buffalo's Nathan Beaulieu in Thursday's win over the Sabres, Stu Cowan of the Montreal Gazette reports.
The injury didn't prevent De La Rose from practicing Friday, and he appears to be fine heading into Saturday night's game in Washington. He beat out Torrey Mitchell as the fourth-line center for Opening Night on Thursday, but had the least amount of ice time of any Canadien -- no shots on net and just two wins on eight faceoffs. Those two will be sharing this job unless De La Rose can unlock his offensive upside.
WARGRAVE Community Choir will hold a Christmas concert in the village on Thursday.
The choir, which was formed in February and now has 50 members, will sing festive songs at the Woodclyffe Hall in High Street from 7.30pm.
Mince pies and mulled wine will be served. Admission costs £5 on the night.
April 24 (Reuters) - Salesforce.com Inc:
* SALESFORCE TO INVEST $2.2 BILLION IN ITS FRENCH BUSINESS OVER FIVE YEARS
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Ukraine Intelligence Agents Say They Staged Killing Of Russian Journalist, Who Is Alive Ukraine intelligence agents say they staged the apparent murder of a Russian journalist in Kiev in an attempt to trap a real assassin.
Police block off a section of a neighborhood after a deadly crash on May 23, 2018. (Jason Westerhaus/FOX5)
A motorcyclist who was killed after sliding underneath a vehicle in a west Las Vegas neighborhood was identified by the Clark County Coroner on Tuesday.
Joshua William Elsebusch, 36, died from multiple blunt force injuries on May 23. Police said Elsebusch attempted to pass a Ford Focus as it made a U-turn in the 7100 block of Carrondale Way, near Tenaya Way and Washington Avenue.
RELATED: Motorcyclist killed in northwest Las Vegas crash
Elsebusch hit the car, fell to the ground and slid underneath the Ford. Police said he was not wearing a helmet.
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The main plant facility at the Navajo Generating Station, as seen from Lake Powell in Page, Ariz. The coal-fired plant's shutdown in 2019 would mean the loss of hundreds of jobs and an economic blow to two local tribes.
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A man was arrested in Bognor town centre yesterday on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon, police confirmed.
A spokesman for Sussex Police confirmed that there was reported to have been a fight in London Road, Bognor, at 2.30pm.
They added: “Three men were said to have been involved.
“One of them was arrested on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon - a knife which was found abandoned nearby.”
The spokesman added that there were no reports of any injuries.
Speaking after the incident, business owners praised the response.
Paul Wells estimated units attended within four minutes and Michelle Harmsworth said: “They did respond well earlier, it could have got out of control very easily.”
LLEIDA, Spain — Clashes have erupted between police and protesters in Spain's northeastern Catalan city of Lleida after a judicial ruling ordered the city's museum to return 44 pieces of religious art to the neighbouring regional government of Aragon.
Regional police cordoned off the area around Lleida Museum early Monday as technicians prepared to remove the disputed artwork.
Several hundred people turned up to protest the transfer and there were brief scuffles and police baton charges as officers tried to move them further away from the museum.
An Aragon provincial court had given till Monday for the museum to hand over the art — which was originally housed in the region's Sijena monastery — following a 2015 court ruling.
Northwestern hosted a parade of visitors during spring practice this year. Most of them were 2019 prospects, but there were a number of 2020s, as well.
One of those high school sophomores who made the trip to Evanston to watch the Wildcats practice and take in the program’s new Ryan Fieldhouse was Bryce Mostella, a 6-foot-6 defensive end prospect from Kentwood (Mich.) East.
Mostella watched Northwestern’s first practice at the sparkling new facility on April 7. He talked to WildcatReport about his impressions and his recruiting picture in this premium recruiting story.
April 24 (Reuters) - Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises Inc :
* PRESS RELEASE B&W MEGTEC AWARDED CONTRACT TO SUPPLY COATING EQUIPMENT TO MAKER OF LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES
* BABCOCK & WILCOX ENTERPRISES - UNIT AWARDED CONTRACT FOR MORE THAN $15 MILLION TO DESIGN & SUPPLY BATTERY COATING EQUIPMENT TO FIB S.R.L.
* BABCOCK & WILCOX ENTERPRISES - CONTRACT WAS BOOKED IN Q1 2018
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Marvis, a princess of the Eleme Kingdom in Rivers state arrived her hometown to a rousing welcome from her fans and the whole of Port-Harcourt. As a princess, she was given a royal welcome party right from when she landed at the airport with a motorcade of over 50 cars to welcome her.
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STEPANAKERT, APRIL 18, ARMENPRESS. On April 17 and overnight April 18 the Azerbaijani side violated the ceasefire regime over 55 times by firing more than 640 shots from various caliber small arms at the Armenian positions in the Artsakh-Azerbaijan line of contact, the Defense Ministry of Artsakh Republic told Armenpress.
In the southern, eastern and north-eastern directions of the line of contact the Azerbaijani forces also fired sniper rifles (93 shots).
The Defense Army forces of Artsakh took countermeasures to suppress the Azerbaijani activeness and continued conducting the reliable protection of military posts.
Bonnie Tyler is having a total turnaround.
Sales for the songstress’ 1983 hit “Total Eclipse of the Heart” skyrocketed ahead of Monday’s “Great American Eclipse.”
Last week, the ballad saw a 503 percent increase in digital download sales, with 12,000 downloads recorded compared to just 2,000 in the week ending Aug. 13, according to Billboard.
On Sunday, the day before the historic solar eclipse was set to streak the United States from coast to coast, the song garnered 4,000 downloads.
It also came in at No. 23 in iTunes’ top 100 songs Monday.
“Eclipse” reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and stayed there for four weeks when it debuted.
Tyler belted out her famous song Monday alongside Joe Jonas’ band DNCE on Royal Caribbean’s “Total Eclipse Cruise.” The epic eight-minute song was trimmed down to 2 minutes and 40 seconds — to mark roughly how long the eclipse’s total darkness will last.
The man who escaped jail custody last year, sparking a two-day manhunt for his capture, was sentenced Tuesday to five years in prison on various charges in four separate cases. Man who escaped custody sentenced to five years The man who escaped jail custody last year, sparking a two-day manhunt for his capture, was sentenced Tuesday to five years in prison on various charges in four separate cases.
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Needy re-signed a minor-league deal with the Marlins on Tuesday.
Needy progressed this year, starting in High-A Jupitor, and then being promoted to Double-A Jacksonville. He saw limited opportunities, starting seven games at High-A and two at Double-A -- the 26-year-old will need to pitch more innings if he hopes to advance through Miami's farm system.
ROBESON COUNTY, NC (WMBF) – Two people have been arrested and charged with allegedly abusing a child less than a year old, according to Robeson County Sheriff Ralph Sealey.
Eric Locklear, 39, was charged with felony inflicting serious bodily injury to a child under 16 years of age, Sealey said. His bond was set at $200,000.
Amy Locklear, 30, is charged with felony child abuse of a child less than 16 years of age. Her bond is $100,000.
According to Sealey, the child, who he said was around nine months old, was taken to a local hospital last Saturday by family members for injuries throughout its body.
He added the child was eventually airlifted to the UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill for further treatment.
Sealey said he received a report on Thursday that the child’s condition had improved.
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× Sheriff: Woman allegedly stabbed husband during drunken argument on Fourth of July
BURLINGTON — Officials with the Racine County Sheriff’s Office said a woman was arrested Wednesday afternoon, July 4 in the Town of Burlington, accused of stabbing her husband.
It happened shortly before 3 p.m. at a home on Fairview Court.
According to sheriff’s officials, the 54-year-old husband told deputies he’d been stabbed by his wife, who is 46.
An investigation revealed both the husband and wife had been drinking, and an argument ensued, at which point the wife grabbed a large kitchen knife and stabbed her husband in the chest before stabbing his motorcycle several times.
The husband suffered injuries not believed to be life-threatening. He was treated at the hospital and released.
The wife was arrested and held at the Racine County Jail on domestic violence charges, including attempted first degree intentional homicide.
The beauty of Fairfield Glade has come out of hibernation. Grass is now green and the trees are beginning to open up as the above photo - taken at the second hole at Druid Hills - attests to.
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Country singer Eric Church held back tears as he performed a new tribute song for the victims of Sunday's mass shooting at a Las Vegas country music festival.
Church played the song, "Why Not Me," at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday, three days after the deadliest mass shooting in modern US history.
Church was a headlining performer at the Route 91 Harvest Festival, two days before a gunman opened fire on its crowd during the performance of Jason Aldean, killing 59 people and injuring more than 520 others.
"Those were my people. Those were my fans," Church said during the performance on Wednesday.
The singer broke down as he described two seats that were left empty at the Opry and meant for a man named Sonny Melton, who died in Sunday's attack in Las Vegas, and his wife, Heather, who survived.
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The dollar liked comments from Fed’s Chief Yellen who said that rate hike is likely at one of upcoming meetings.
Dollar index spiked to the highest levels since Jan 20, on firm break above 101.00 barrier (Fibo 38.2% of 103.80/99.19 pullback), reinforced by daily Kijun-sen.
Bull-leg from 99.19 (02 Feb correction low) may extend further on strong bullish sentiment and improving daily technicals.
We look for close above 101.00 handle to confirm bullish continuation towards initial barrier at 101.50 (50% retracement), with possible extension towards next pivot at 102.05 (daily Ichimoku cloud top / Fibo 61.8% of 103.80/99.19).
Bull cross of 10/20SMA’s is forming at 100.37, underpins the rally and also marks significant support which should contain corrective dips, signaled by strongly overbought slow stochastic on daily chart.
Res: 101.50; 102.05; 102.71; 102.95
Sup: 101.00; 100.69; 100.27; 100.00
A video posted on Facebook hours after the New Year’s attack that killed 39 people in Istanbul shows people celebrating and counting down to midnight at the popular Reina nightclub.
READ MORE: Islamic State claims responsibility for Istanbul attack that killed 39, including Canadian
The video was posted by Ukrainian national Natalia Volnova, who said in her post that not all of her friends had survived the attack, which was claimed by the Islamic State group on Monday.
In her Facebook post, Volnova thanked the policemen who pulled her out from under a table where she was hiding and covered her, as well as a fellow Ukrainian woman who returned a jacket she lost in the chaos.
WATCH: Istanbul nightclub owner says no warning before attack, as bodyguard mourned
She also said in the post that she saw the attacker run close to her, but had not been shot herself.
Volnova arrived back in Ukraine on Monday.
Put everything on the table, including amnesty for all illegal immigrants and changing policy to promote economic benefit.
Guthrie Theater artistic director Joseph Haj directed “Romeo and Juliet” for the first time, but has acted in three productions of the Shakespeare classic.
Guthrie press associate Marita Meinerts Albinson shared Haj’s most notable “R&J” role. He played Mercutio to Kyle MacLachlan’s Romeo in the 1987 production by PlayMakers Repertory Company at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Haj was producing artistic director for PlayMakers before coming to the Guthrie. MacLachlan is probably best known for his role as Agent Dale Cooper in the TV series “Twin Peaks” in 1991 and the current 2017 revival.
“Romeo and Juliet” is on stage at the Guthrie through Oct. 28.
RIYADH, April 24 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia aims to generate 35 to 40 billion riyals ($9-11 billion) in non-oil revenues from its privatisation programme by 2020 and create up to 12,000 jobs, according to a document published by the official news agency on Tuesday.
The initiative targets 14 public-private partnership investments worth 24 to 28 billion riyals and includes the corporatisation of Saudi ports as well as the privatisation of the production sector at the Saudi Saline Water Conversion Corp (SWCC) and the Ras Al Khair desalination and power plant, the document showed.
April 17, 2017, 4:25 PM | After the first weekend of Coachella 2017, "Entertainment Tonight" correspondent Cameron Mathison brings us the highlights of the festival so far.
Price (undisclose) returned to Revens' practice Monday, Edward Lee of the Baltimore Sun reports.
Price had been sidelined the previous seven practices with an undisclosed issue. The 26-year-old played in for games with the team last season before being placed on injured reserve with a hamstring injury. Assuming he makes the final roster, he currently projects to provide depth at corner back heading into Week 1.
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VARNER, Ark. — The Arkansas Supreme Court halted the executions of two men originally scheduled to be put to death Monday night, putting another legal roadblock in place in the state's plan to conduct eight lethal injections before its supply of a key drug expires at the end of April. Justices in a 4-3 decision granted ...
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Chitipa thrives in linguistic diversity: 'Ukwiyisya kwiza'
Chitipa is a linguistically rich district in Malawi. It has more than 13 different languages and tribes in its five traditional authorities (T/As) of …
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The European Parliament has voted in favour of the EU-Canada trade deal known as CETA.
The landmark deal has been nearly eight years in the making and aims to increase trade and investment between the two blocs.
Critics say it is bad for workers, the environment and the food industry, and that it favours big corporations.
Fine Gael MEP Deirdre Clune believes it will be good for Irish businesses.
She said: "If you're in the export-orientated business, which I think up to 80% of our small businesses are, well then there's a new market provided through Canada, 35 million citizens and like-minded consumers.
"It means your products, if you are exporting them, will not now have tariffs or duties on them, they will have free access to markets in Canada."
BUENOS AIRES, April 12 Argentina's state-run oil company YPF SA and Schlumberger AG, the world's top oil services provider, have reached a deal to invest $390 million in the Vaca Muerta shale field in Patagonia, YPF said on Wednesday.
In a letter to the Buenos Aires stock exchange, YPF said a division of Schlumberger would invest the full amount and obtain a 49 percent stake in the 228.5 square kilometer (88.22 square miles) Bandurria Sur concession, where the two companies would develop a two-phase shale oil pilot project. (Reporting by Luc Cohen)
SAN FRANCISCO (CBS SF) — A woman attacked a Yellow Cab taxi driver Tuesday night in San Francisco’s Potrero Hill neighborhood and then carjacked him, according to police.
The incident occurred around 9:35 p.m. near Pennsylvania Avenue and Cesar Chavez Street.
Once inside the taxi, the woman allegedly started hitting the driver, a 43-year-old man, causing him to stop the car. When the driver then got out of the vehicle, the woman jumped into the driver’s seat and drove away, police said.
The man was taken to a hospital with injuries not considered life-threatening.
The suspect, who was not armed, was described as being in her 20s.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration says computer malware tied to the North Korean government has been targeting U.S. infrastructure and aerospace, financial and media companies for at least nine years to steal information and remotely manipulate networks.
The U.S. has accused North Korea of launching a slew of malicious cyber activity in recent years.
But this warning comes just as the Trump administration is trying to start denuclearization talks with Pyongyang.
The latest warning about malware, called Joanap and Brambul, was issued Tuesday as North Korea leader Kim Jong Un dispatched one of his top advisers to New York.
The adviser, Kim Yong Chol, is thought to have been behind a 2014 hack of Sony Pictures Entertainment over a satirical film about a plot to assassinate the North Korean leader.
April 5 Yum China Holdings Inc
* Yum China achieved a strong first quarter with same-store sales growth of 1%; operating profit grew 22%; restaurant margin expanded to 23%
* Q1 earnings per share $0.44
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.38 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Qtrly same-store sales grew 1%, including growth of 1% at KFC and 2% at pizza hut casual dining.
* Qtrly total revenues $1,284 million versus $1,303 million
* Yum China - confident in ability to deliver 550-600 new builds while delivering double digit growth in operating profit, excluding f/x, in 2017
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) " Darian King, a qualifier from Barbados, knocked off No. 5 seed Bernard Tomic 6-4, 6-4 on Tuesday in the first round of the Memphis Open.
King, ranked 140th in the world, dropped just 12 points in 10 service games and never faced a break-point situation against the 32nd-ranked Tomic.
Other first-round winners Tuesday included No. 7 seed Steve Darcis of Belgium, Ryan Harrison of the United States and Matthew Ebden of Australia.
Harrison won 6-3. 7-5 over Russia's Konstantin Kravchuk to advance to a second-round matchup with No. 3 seed Sam Querrey. Darcis won 7-5, 3-6, 6-4 over Radu Albot of Moldova.
Ebden rallied from a break down in each of the last two sets to beat Canada's Peter Polansky 6-7 (4), 6-3, 6-1 in a matchup between two qualifiers. Ebden won the last six games of a match that featured a total of 14 service breaks.
BTS has some exciting news to share!
The global sensation is set to perform the world television premiere of their new single at the 2018 Billboard Music Awards, the group announced on social media Tuesday morning.
The Korean pop band is on fire these days. Not only are they the reigning Top Social Artist winners, but they also just announced their highly anticipated new album, Love Yourself: Tear.
The seven-member group, nominated for Top Social Artist again this year, scored their first Top Ten album on the Billboard 200 chart in October with Love Yourself: Her and their first top 40 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 with "Mic Drop."
With Kelly Clarksontaking over hosting duties, and Camila Cabello and Shawn Mendes set to perform, the boy band adds even more star power to the annual award ceremony!
Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812 will welcome Ingrid to its cast starting July 3. She’ll portray Sonja, Natasha’s cousin and closest friend. She’ll remain in the role until August 13. Josh, who currently plays Pierre in the show, is leaving in early July.
On Instagram, she writes, “Don’t know if you really grasp how exciting this is for me. I have dreamt of being on Broadway my whole life. And @greatcometbway is one of the most amazing shows I have ever seen. My heart is exploding.”
Ingrid is also developing a comedy at Hulu called The Way I Am, which is loosely based on her life, and plans to star in the show.
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Where does Stephen King find the time? That’s a question other authors have pondered for decades, as the novelist has cranked out one best seller after another (54 novels and counting, on top of nearly 200 short stories). For his latest book, Sleeping Beauties , King worked with a first-time collaborator: His son Owen, who, like so many members of the King family, is also a novelist. Together, they’ve crafted an eerie story about a fairytale curse and the repercussions it has for a West Virginia woman’s prison. The two Kings will discuss the book and their writing habits at this sold-out appearance.
In this Oct. 4, 2017 photo provided by The National Press Club shows, Emilio Gutierrez Soto. Advocates for a Mexican journalist detained in a remote West Texas facility asked the U.S. government on Monday, Dec. 11, 2017, to grant him asylum instead of deporting him to a country where he believes he'll be killed. Soto fled to the United States a decade ago after articles he wrote alleging corruption in the Mexican military caused his name to land on a hit list, according to his lawyer, Eduardo Beckett. The National Press Club via AP Noel St. John
George Soros is financing a campaign to begin in the next few days to push for a second referendum to go against the will of the British people, who already, in the largest voter turnout in UK history, have voted to leave the EU.
His campaign directly goes against what was already decided upon in the 2016 vote. However, as a foreigner, he believes he knows better what the British public want.
We now have a bizarre situation where a man who has funded the democratic party in the US, and is behind some of the accusations against the Russians of meddling in the US election, despite there being no evidence of such, is now meddling in UK elections.
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Martinez (lower body) won't play Saturday against the Coyotes.
This is unfortunate for Martinez, and his fantasy owners, as the Coyotes have a team GAA of 3.37. With the 30-year-old out, both Paul LaDue and Christian Folin are getting the chance to take advantage of this nice matchup. Los Angeles doesn't play again until Wednesday, so it feels likely Martinez will be able to get back for that one.
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As the banking royal commission entered its second week of public hearings, today it was the ANZ and Commonwealth Bank under the spotlight.
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Verstappen hopes for 'magic' Renault button in 2018
Oct.6 - Max Verstappen hopes Renault heads into 2018 with a "magic" button for him to press.
There are reports the French engine supplier wants to emulate the sort of 'qualifying mode' that has worked so well for Mercedes' engine in the power unit era.
Asked if that would be a big step forward, Red Bull driver Verstappen admitted at Suzuka: "Yes.
"If we had that, I would not have had to pass Lewis in Malaysia for example. For some circuits like Monaco it is very important to get something like this.
"We'll see, but hopefully," the 20-year-old added.
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SARASOTA – A man drowns while swimming off of the 10th St. Boat ramp in Sarasota Wednesday afternoon.
According to the Sarasota Police Department, two men were swimming in Sarasota Bay just after 12 pm when they began to experience some distress.
The unidentified man was pulled ashore unconscious and not breathing. He was pronounced dead on the scene.
This is a developing story.
Baku. 11 July. REPORT.AZ/ President of the United States Donald Trump spoke about his administration's efforts in the struggle for the right to host Olympic Games in the country.
Report informsç D. Trump wrote on his page on Twitter.
"We are working hard to achieve right to host Olympic Games (Los Angeles) for the US. Follow the news!", Trump wrote.
Notably, Paris and Los Angeles claim to hold 33rd Summer Olympic Games in 2024.
The United States have hosted Olympics eight times, four times in winter and four in summer. The last Winter Games took place in the country in 2002.
A Kissimmee man was killed in a two-car accident early Monday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Shortly before 4 a.m., Alexis Acevedo, 33, tried to turn left from Stroupe Road onto Neptune Road. Acevedo’s Ford SUV turned into the path of a Ford pickup driven by 24-year-old Anthony Taromino, of St. Cloud, authorities said.
Acevedo was taken to Osceola Regional Medical Center, where he died. Taromino suffered minor injuries, troopers said.
Troopers are investigating the crash.
Michael Williams can be reached at miwilliams@orlandosentinel.com or 407-420-5022.
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A weatherman says he got more than he bargained for during a recent trip to a Costco in Halifax after finding a live scorpion in a bag of bananas.
Nathan Coleman, a reporter for The Weather Network, says he was unloading groceries when his 11-year-old daughter spotted something squirming in a plastic bag.
Coleman says he dismissed the rustling until his mother put the bananas away and noticed the scorpion.
He says he double-bagged the arachnid and drove to the Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History, where it has been jarred for observation.
Coleman says a warehouse manager has apologized to him and says Costco is looking into the incident, but he thinks the product should be pulled from the shelves in the interest of safety.
He says he’s hoping to find out whether the scorpion is venomous and how it was able to journey thousands of kilometres.
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The Israeli actress has become a huge star following her debut in Wonder Woman and Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.
With just a month to go until Gadot returns for Justice Leagu it looks like she’s about to take another major role, but this time from Angelina Jolie.
Following Tom Cruise’s The Mummy, Universal’s Dark Universe has kicked off in an attempt to resurrect their monsters back catalogue.
Next up on the line up is Bardem as Frankenstein’s monster in Bride of Frankenstein.
The gentlemen at Lost In Vegas, who grabbed BraveWords' attention thanks to Megadeth bassist David Ellefson, have taken the plunge into the metal pool once again. Check out the first time reaction to the Devin Townsend Project's "Kingdom" as a live cut in the EMG Studios.
Currently in writing mode, Devin Townsend Project frontman Devin Townsend recently took time out to create something special:
"Ok, writing...took a break to write about frogs with Niels and Reyne."
Enjoy.
On a serious note, Townsend recently took to Twitter revealing that he has ideas for four separate albums in the works. Check out his posts below.
Condensing all these ideas, I have themes for 4 albums I think...
— Devin Townsend (@dvntownsend) 31 October 2017
Empath, The Moth, a complicated one (untitled), a beautiful one (untitled) though there are some Casualties songs and heavy songs too...
— Devin Townsend (@dvntownsend) 31 October 2017
First release will be Empath.
— Devin Townsend (@dvntownsend) 31 October 2017
A former security guard at Crossrail who threatened a shopkeeper for selling the Charlie Hebdo magazine has been jailed for trying to join Islamic State in Syria. Extremist Shamim Ahmed, 24, was stopped at the Syrian border in Turkey and returned to Britain in January last year.
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WILTON, CT (WFLA) – Blue Buffalo is voluntarily recalling cans of dog food, the company announced on their website on Monday.
A supplier notified the company of the possible presence of aluminum in a production run of cans.
The recall affects only Blue Buffalo Homestyle Recipe Healthy Weight, Chicken Dinner with Garden Vegetables in a 12.5 ounce cans. The cans have a UPC code of 8-40243-10017-0 and a best by date of August 3, 2019.
No other products are involved and the company has not received any reports of illness or injury as a result of the problem.
Cans be returned for a full refund at your local retailer.
For more information, dog owners can call 866-800-2917.
The Baseball Hall of Fame's decision to not let Pete Rose on the ballot may be the final blow for Rose's hope to be honored with the rest of baseball's greats. The Baseball Hall of Fame's decision to not let Pete Rose on the ballot may be the final blow for Rose's hope to be honored with the rest of baseball's greats.
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On the upcoming season of Iyanla Vanzant’s “Fix My Life,” she helped Neffie and her husband, Soullow. Click on the audio player to hear more on this on The Russ Parr Morning Show.
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The first ever trade fair to be held across Africa in December; will boost intra-Africa trade, especially with the introduction of the Digital Trade fair. That’s according to Kanayo Awani, the Managing Director for the Intra-African Trade Initiative of the AFREXIM Bank. In an exclusive interview with CNBC Africa’s Christy Cole, Awani proffered other trade solutions explored by the bank, which include closing the trade, investment and market information gap.
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Froch was 24-0. Jermaine Taylor was 28-2-1. The fight was scheduled for 12 rounds.
On April 25, 2009 at Foxwoods Resort in Mashantucket, Connecticut, WBC super middleweight champion Carl Froch, from Nottingham, England, fought former WBA/IBF/WBO middleweight champion Jermain Taylor, from Little Rock, Arkansas. Carl the Cobra was undefeated at 24-0. Taylor was 28-2-1, having lost a pair of fights to Kelly Pavlik. The fight, which was part of Showtime’s Super Six Boxing Classic tournament, was scheduled for 12 rounds…
Islamabad, Jan 1: Pakistan today said India's bid at the UN to ban Masood Azhar was "politically motivated" and "replete with frivolous information", two days after its close ally China blocked the proposal to get the JeM chief and Pathankot attack mastermind listed as a global terrorist. Responding to reports on India failing to put Azhar on the United Nations Security Council's 1267 Sanctions Committee, Foreign Office spokesperson Nafees Zakaria said, "The 1267 Sanctions Committee related to ISIS/Al-Qaeda has rejected a politically motivated proposal by India.
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The Lexington County Sheriff's Department says they've charged a high schooler following threats he made that he'd shoot some of his classmates and family.
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OLD SAYBROOK — Opera devotee and popular dynamic lecturer on operatic topics, James Kuslan, will present an informative program on Mozart’s “Don Giovanni” on Sept. 30 at the Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook, CT., 11 a.m. This event is free, and sponsored by the Guild of Salt Marsh Opera. Kuslan will recap the plot of the opera and provide sound clips to highlight the music.
Kuslan is a graduate of Yale University’s School of Drama and has been a voice scout in the United States for the German classical recording giant, Deutsche Grammophon. He contributed the essays that accompany the DVD releases of the Metropolitan Opera’s productions of Lucia di Lammermoor and Don Pasquale, both starring Anna Netrebko.
Salt Marsh Opera will present Mozart’s “Don Giovanni” on Friday and Sunday, Oct. 13 and 15, at the Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main St. Old Saybrook.
Oxfordshire County Council report that 5,500 reports of potholes and other road related problems came in via the Fix My Street website.
The site offers a direct route to the county’s highway team and, along with potholes, blocked drains, dislodged kerbs, overgrown foliage and accident damaged signs can all be reported.
The team also tackle problems such as replacing essential safety barriers on a high speed road following a crash or fixing steps and railings in villages.
If you spot something that needs repairing, whether it’s a pothole, blocked drain or obscured sign, report it to the oxfordshire County Council Highway Crew online via the Fix my Street website.
SACRAMENTO (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the California Lottery's "Daily 3 Evening" game were:
1-2-4
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Hundreds of Charlie Chaplin fans dressed up as one of the film star's most iconic characters on what would have been his 128th birthday.The event took place on Sunday, April 16, and was organized by Chaplin's World , a museum dedicated to Chaplin in Corsier-sur-Vevey, Switzerland. A whopping 662 fans dressed up as Chaplin's "Tramp" character, notable for his hat, jacket and iconic mustache.
Floyd County Farm Bureau’s Women’s Committee members celebrated Food Check Out Week at Velocity Market in Betsy Layne by handing out free bread.
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MILAN — Officials at the Pompeii archaeological site have announced a dramatic new discovery, the skeleton of a man crushed by an enormous stone while trying to flee the explosion of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 A.D.
Pompeii officials on Tuesday released a photograph showing the skeleton protruding from beneath a large block of stone that may have been a door jamb that had been "violently thrown by the volcanic cloud.''
The victim, who was over 30, had his thorax crushed. Archaeologists have not found the victim's head. Officials said the man suffered an infection of the tibia, which may have caused walking difficulties, impeding his escape.
The archaeological site's general director, Massimo Osanna, called it "an exceptional find,'' that contributes to a better "picture of the history and civilization of the age.''
Zlib 1.2.9 was released this weekend as the first update to this data compression library in more than three years.Zlib 1.2.9 has a number of bug fixes, improves compress() and uncompress() functions for large lengths, improved speed of gzprintf(), a new uncompress2() function, much faster deflation performance for level zero, and a wide range of other changes.Those wanting to learn more about zlib 1.2.9 as the first update since April 2013 can learn more via zlib.net
In her new role, Keith, formerly the president of P&G's global skin and personal-care division, will serve as president of global hair care at P&G and will lead P&G Beauty overall. Markus Strobel, currently the vice president and brand franchise leader of SK-II, will take over Keith's role. His successor will be announced at a later date, a spokesperson for the company said.
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Movement For The Mind is a gentle physical activity club, run by Alzheimer's Support, for people with dementia and their carers to enjoy together. The type of exercise offered varies each session and can include creative dance , movement to music or gentle exercise. All the sessions are led by practitioners trained in dementia care.
De Blasio has let the city become a playground for the mentally ill
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The city is facing twin homeless and mental illness crises under Mayor de Blasio that have led to people urinating and defecating in the streets, GOP mayoral hopeful Nicole Malliotakis said Thursday in breakfast remarks to the Association for a Better New York.
“We have a homeless crisis that is epic. We have a mental illness crisis that is going unaddressed, and combined it has created a major issue for not only the individuals who are affected directly by living on the street, who are mentally ill and going untreated, but it’s also affecting the quality of life for the rest of the people in our city,” she said.
Malliotakis painted a picture of a city beset by “aggressive panhandling” and “public urination,” which she said had been “fostered by the policies that have come out of this administration.”
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It had to happen. Five a.m. roll call. Do you know where your keyboard is? People always ask me how I get it done, full time job and writing. I hear in their voice some astonishment and revulsion. I don’t blame them. I also hate people who are productive and smug. I once had breakfast with the then CEO of Random House and he told me he got up at four, read the WSJ, NYT, and Financial Times WHILE ON THE TREADMILL. His cuff links were gold skulls. How I do it is I get up at five. And I don’t look at email until 10:00. When I finally look at my email, I refer to is as breaking the seal when the voices and needs of my clients come rushing in and I put on my apron and fill the pockets with seed.
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WILEORC is hosting the first annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Day at the beautiful Wales Community Park! The event will kick off with our annual escorted motorcycle ride at 10:00am. The park will open at noon and will feature a craft fair / flea market vendors, food trucks, and a kids play area. Live entertainment kicks off with rockin’ country legends Westfield at 2:30pm. Taking the stage at 6:00pm, Wisconsin’s favorite rockers, Cherry Pie! Fireworks provided by Freedom Fireworks.
This is a FREE family-friendly event! The motorcycle ride is $20 per driver, $10 per passenger.
We are still looking for craft fair / flea market vendors! Contact Cyndi at Cyndi.scollin@wileorc.org for details.
For corporate sponsorship, please contact John at john.fredericks@wileorc.org.
David Sparks on set reactions to the Ulysses change:
What you shouldn’t do is trash the app in review because you’re not happy with the business model. Here’s Ulysses’s rating as of a few minutes ago. This App deserves so much more than 2.5 stars.
This was inevitable. Ulysses is historically a 5 star app, and it will return to form once the morons stop venting.
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James H. (Pete) Sims, 84, of Marianna, died Monday, February 13, 2017 at his home.
Pete was a native and lifelong resident of Jackson County where he was self-employed as a farmer. He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served during the Korean conflict and was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry D. and Edna Sims; daughter, Sue Ellen Sims White; sister, Doris Schuler and brother, Henry E. Sims.
Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Carolyn; two sons, Petey and wife, Liz, Mark and wife, Lori all of Marianna; 13 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, February 16, 2017 at The Church of Jesus Chris of Latter-Day Saints with Bishop Mark Sims officiating. Interment will follow at Sink Creek Cemetery with James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel directing.
The family will receive friends from 12 p.m. until funeral time at the Church.
Yahoo eSports, the arm of Yahoo's sports media division concerned with covering competitive video games played at a pro level, is suspending operations as much of Yahoo merges with AOL (since both are now owned by Verizon) to create a new media brand: Oath.
This is significant if you're at all interested in developing or supporting eSports, since Yahoo's eSports arm was a potentially valuable vector for getting coverage and building your game's community.
In a brief letter posted to the website today, team lead Travis Gafford explained that Yahoo eSports would cease updating after this June 16th (Friday) because, post-merger, the company is "focused on growing the Yahoo Sports brand."
Earlier today incoming Oath CEO Tim Armstrong (previously CEO of AOL) told CNBC that roughly 2,100 people are expected to lose their jobs due to the merger, which is "mainly focused on us putting more resources toward the front end, towards the consumer side" of Oath's various enterprises.
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Helen Levitt: In the Street and James Nares: In the City explore New York City street life through multiple mediums and eras. The exhibitions are on view in the Museum’s popular Herzfeld Center for Photography and Media Arts Jan. 27–April 16. The related exhibitions explore and draw comparisons across time between lens-based media.
The Minister for Agriculture, Michael Creed will be the guest speaker at the AGM and annual conference of the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association (ICSA), which will take place at the Killeshin Hotel, Portlaoise this Thursday evening, February 16.
The conference open session will commence at 5.30pm.
The theme for this year’s conference is agriculture in a post-Brexit world.
VFW Post 8312 presented the rifle salute for those fallen.
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The City of Beavercreek hosted a Memorial Day ceremony May 28 at Veterans Memorial Park with Pastor Sharon Fulcher presenting the invocation. The American Legion Post 763 posted the colors. The VFW Post 8312 raised the flags. Boy Scout Troop 71 placed the flags at the park Mayor Bob Stone hosted the event.
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The City of Beavercreek hosted a Memorial Day ceremony May 28 at Veterans Memorial Park with Pastor Sharon Fulcher presenting the invocation. The American Legion Post 763 posted the colors. The VFW Post 8312 raised the flags. Boy Scout Troop 71 placed the flags at the park Mayor Bob Stone hosted the event.
Brigadier General Gregory M. Gutterman spoke.
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Police say a dispute between roommates led to the deadly shooting of a man at a house in southwest Las Vegas.
The Las Vegas Review-Journal reports a man in his 40s exited the home and surrendered as Las Vegas police responded Monday morning.
Police say a man in his 30s was found to have been shot in the head at close range. He was taken to the hospital and later died from his injuries.
Police say it was not immediately clear what caused the dispute. Officers recovered a handgun that was believed to have been used in the shooting.
The Clark County coroner’s office will release the victim’s identity after family has been notified of his death.
Police did not identify the suspect.
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TEMPE, Ariz. — Add another name to the long list of Arizona Cardinals players lost for the season due to injury.
Coach Bruce Arians says starting left tackle Jared Veldheer has a cracked ankle and will go on injured reserve. Veldheer was injured in the fourth quarter of Sunday's 12-7 victory over the Tennessee Titans.
Arians also says starting right guard Earl Watford has a high ankle sprain and will miss some time.
Rookie Will Holden —a fifth-round draft pick out of Vanderbilt — will move into the left tackle spot and Evan Boehm will go back to right guard, a job he lost to Watford.
Monday saw the draw for the last 32 of the Europa League made, with the likes of Arsenal, Atletico Madrid and Borussia Dortmund involved.
The first legs will be played on February 15 and the return games contested a week later on February 22.
Here we go through the draw in full:
The official result of the Round of 32 #UELdraw!
Most exciting tie? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/166NCzW7wq — UEFA Europa League (@EuropaLeague) December 11, 2017
Borussia Dortmund v Atalanta
Nice v Lokomotiv Moscow
Copenhagen v Atletico Madrid
Spartak Moscow v Athletic Bilbao
AEK Athens v Dynamo Kiev
Celtic v Zenit
Napoli v RB Leipzig
Red Star Belgrade v CSKA Moscow
Lyon v Villarreal
Real Sociedad v Salzburg
Partizan v Viktoria Plzen
FCSB v Lazio
Ludogorets v AC Milan
Astana v Sporting CP
Ostersunds v Arsenal
Marseille v Sporting Braga
Barnsley star Andy Yiadom is a surprise inclusion in Ghana’s provisional 26-man squad for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations.
The full back cum winger was handed his maiden call-up last month for Ghana’s crucial 2018 World Cup qualifier at Egypt.
But he was an unused substitute in the 2-0 defeat at the Military Stadium in Alexandria.
Yiadom has made 22 appearances including 19 starts for the Championship side this season so far.
The 25-year-old would like to follow in the footsteps of striker Kwesi Appiah who was surprisingly named in squad for the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations finals and went on to excel at the tournament in Equatorial Guinea.
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Bill Maher has urged Democrats to “go big or go home” when it comes to regulation.
On Friday’s broadcast of “Real Time,” the host criticized Democratic lawmakers who focus on legislating on smaller issues (such as Honolulu’s ban on looking at your phone while crossing the street) at the expense of bigger ones.
Over-regulation fed into the Republican narrative that Democrats “don’t want to help people” but just “want to micro-manage their lives,” he said. “It makes people hate us. It makes me hate us.”
Maher agreed that more regulation “for big things” such as “guns and carbon emission and banks” was needed. “But when Democrats get to regulating everything, regulation itself gets a bad name,” he said. “People want to drain the swamp, not ban big gulps.”
“We need to get some Democrats elected and that’s hard when the movement to childproof the world has made Republicans the party of freedom and Democrats the party of poopers,” Maher added.
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Ever sinces been accused of putting folks at risk for herpes, the pop singer has kept a low profile. Now, it seems like he’s ready to reconnect with his fans, but for reasons you might not have guessed.
The A-town crooner made an appearance on Ellen to unveil a new app called Megastar. According to the singer, you can upload videos to the app, sharing your best talent — singing, comedy, dancing, etc. — for an opportunity to win $1 million. In Usher’s words, “It is the first ever talent competition in the palm of your hands.”
Soon after the announcement, Usher participated in a fun game of charades where Usher acted out movie titles for an audience member to guess. When it got to Magic Mike, Usher, declined acting it out. Maybe he’s trying to veer away from sex talk? You can find the whole clip for yourself below.
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Milwaukee Bucks guard Malcolm Brogdon has a partially torn tendon in his left quadricep and will miss 6-8 weeks.
Brogdon, the reigning NBA Rookie of the Year, suffered the injury in the second quarter of Thursday's loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
This season, the 25-year-old is averaging 13.3 points in 46 games. He had started 20 games before moving to a primary bench role following the acquisition of guard Eric Bledsoe.
Brogdon's injury news comes on the same day the Bucks get forward Jabari Parker back, sparking frustration among the fan base. Parker, who tore his ACL last February, will make his season debut Friday night. Last season, the Bucks went through a similar situation: just as guard Khris Middleton was set to return from a hamstring injury, Parker sustained the ACL tear.
Star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo also sprained his ankle in Thursday's game at Minnesota. His status is in question for Friday's game against the Knicks.
Mathews (neck) returned to Philadelphia on Monday to meet with the Eagles' medical staff, Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Mathews is set to undergo a scan on his herniated disk and meet with team doctors Tuesday, at which point he could be cleared as healthy. Should that happen, however, the Eagles are then expected to release Mathews, which would save them $4 million in cap space. In 13 games last season, the 29-year-old averaged 4.3 yards per rush en route to 661 yards and eight touchdowns, and caught 13 passes for 115 yards and another score.
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CRTV's Dan Bongino filled in as the host of the Mark Levin Show Thursday evening to break down his thesis that the Obama surveillance abuse is the "most consequential political scandal in the history of the United States."The former Secret Service agent briefed listeners on what he referred to as "Obamagate," going through what has unfolded over the course of the presidential campaign."The slobs up on [Capitol] Hill in the Democrat Party who are now, in effect,(2:50)Bongino singled out Democratic Rep. Adam "Shifty" Schiff as a "lying, manipulative sleazeball" who he accused of lying to the American people about the truth of the "Obamagate" scandal.Using his training as a former federal officer, Bongino mapped out the most important elements of "Obamagate," highlighting the red flags that implicate Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, and other former high-ranking administration officials along the way.
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The Dead Kennedys icon takes a dig at Tipper Gore as he tells how he managed to escape drug addiction – although he didn’t escape vinyl obsession.
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Police say a man was taking photos of a woman who was wearing only thigh-high black stockings and high heel shoes at a strip mall near Pittsburgh. Monroeville police say 21-year-old Chelsea Guerra, of Indiana, Pennsylvania, was posing in front of businesses at Miracle Mile Shopping Center for 64-year-old Michael Warnock, of Pittsburgh, on April 8. She was charged with indecent exposure.
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Ava Phillippe spotted with Paul McCartney's grandson Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe’s daughter hit London with a new companion.
Reese Witherspoon's daughter is the next Kaia Gerber Watch out, Kaia Gerber: There’s a new mini-me model on the rise! Reese Witherspoon’s 18-year-old daughter, Ava Phillippe, appeared alongside her mom to showcase a new Valentine’s Day capsule collection...
Reese Witherspoon's mini-me daughter makes modeling debut Phillippe appears in celebrity cult fashion brand Rodarte’s recently released fall 2018 look book.
Reese Witherspoon's daughter dazzles at debutante ball Her escort for the evening was Maharaja Padmanabh Singh, from the royal family of India’s Jaipur state.
Whitehall must hire an extra 1,300 specialists to deliver the next phase of the Brexit process, the chief executive of the civil service has disclosed.
John Manzoni said the government still needed to bring in more civil servants to tackle the major challenge of preparing new infrastructure and border controls that will be required when the country quits the EU.
"Do we have the people we need for today? Yes. Do we have the people we need to build all this stuff in 18 months? The answer is no, and we’ve got to get them," he told the Public Accounts Committee on Monday.
The chief executive said the civil service had the right staff on board for the divorce process of Brexit, also known as phase one, but conceded that it was still looking for specialists who could run the "implementation phase."
"It's work in progress. We do not have all the people today that we need to build all the things...
Road accidents in six days of Songkran celebrations from April 11-16 claimed a total of 335 deaths and 3,506 injuries.
The Road Safety Centre under the Department of Public Disasters Prevention and Mitigation stated Monday that the fatalities were counted from 3,388 road accidents which happened in six days from April 11-16.
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Security has been beefed up in and around the National Assembly following the invasion and snatching of Senate's mace last week's Wednesday by suspected thugs.
Security operatives in uniform and mufti were drafted to the main entrances of the two chambers to prevent unauthorized person from gaining access.
A mini broadcast studio has been created within the complex located in the three arms zone, Abuja for announcements warning visitors and staff not to loiter around the lobby.
Also vehicles were not allowed to enter through the back gate, popularly known as Villa Gate.
The Senate and House of Representatives are currently in a closed-door session.
A group of hoodlums had last week accompanied suspended senator, Ovie Omo-Agege to the senate chamber and forcefully snatched the mace which served as symbol of authority for the upper legislative chamber.
There have been a public outrage and condemnations of the incident, which has been described as desecration of the hallowed chamber. National Assembly
The 10th anniversary edition of the Outside Lands music festival unfurled on a classically breezy San Francisco weekend where the damp fog never seemed to let up. There were other storms brewing, too: A Tribe Called Quest postponed their Friday night set, and then decided to cancel altogether, leaving many revelers frustrated and upset. (However, group member Jarobi showed up to give a solo
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This photo graces the pages of the 1960 Hurri-Kane. The caption underneath reads: "As you can see, all is not work in K.H.S. Students here give a display of aeronautics for the benefit of the camera.
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Undocumented students face an uncertain future in Donald Trump’s America. Fusion explores the obstacles that young DREAMers face on college campuses, told through the experience of a first-year undocumented student from Mexico, studying in Kansas.
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SANDY, Utah -- Sandy Mayor Kurt Bradburn fired police chief Kevin Thacker Tuesday afternoon.
Bradburn announced the firing at a 4 p.m. news conference.
Thacker had been placed on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of an independent investigation for undisclosed reasons.
Mayor Bradburn announced that Thacker would be terminated immediately.
The investigation turned up several witnesses that claimed Thacker had made unwanted advances along with unwanted touching, Bradburn said.
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SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Hundreds of people showed up Monday night at the The Greek Cultural Center in Springfield to support The Gray House.
The annual spaghetti supper helps raise money for people living in poverty by providing them food, adult education, and after school programs for children through The Gray House.
The Gray House has been supporting people living in poverty for 30 years and assisted nearly 8,000 people last year.
22News spoke with the executive director of The Gray House, Tresa Liberti on why this event is such a big deal.
“We have people who come to use our services, we have donors, we have volunteers, everyone comes out for this. We are hoping to raise over 20 thousand dollars this year,” Liberti said.
Liberti also told 22News this year’s spaghetti supper honored St. Micheal’s Parish in East Longmeadow and Knights of Columbus Council 9960 for their support over the past 27 years.
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VAGABOND SKI & SOCIAL CLUB, an active social club for singles and married couples. Meeting and dance; with great music by Freddie Marquez & His All-Star Band on Wednesday, March 1, 2017; 7:00 (meeting), 8:00 (dance), at Knights of Columbus Hall, 1800 S. 92nd Street, West Allis. $5.00 Admission. www.vagabondskiclub.com
CAIRO, March 29 Egypt's 2017/18 budget targets 4.6 percent growth, Finance Minister Amr El-Garhy said at a news conference on Wednesday after the cabinet approved the budget.
Garhy also said interest on debt would reach 380 billion pounds ($20.88 billion), up from 304 billion pounds in the current year. ($1 = 18.1950 Egyptian pounds) (Writing by Asma Alsharif; Editing by Alison Williams)
More than a year after a suspected drunken driver slammed into a patrol vehicle, killing a San Bernardino police officer, the 28-year-old driver has pleaded guilty and will be sentenced next month, records show. Archie Green III of Fontana wasA initially chargedA with gross vehicular manslaughter and driving under the influence of alcohol in the crash that killed Officer Bryce Hanes on Nov. 5, 2015 .
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The Idaho Lao Community hosted its annual Lao New Year Party on Apr. 13 at the Mardi Gras Ballrooom in downtown Boise. The event featured Lao and Thai foods and cultural performances to kick off the traditional Lao New Year Party that marks the year of the dog.
CAIRO — A top Egyptian rights lawyer says at least eight protesters were detained and accused of "association with a terrorist organization" after joining a small protest in Cairo over the Trump administration's decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
Khaled Ali says the protesters were arrested on Saturday in front of the Egyptian Press Syndicate in downtown Cairo after rallying against President Donald Trump's move.
It wasn't immediately possible to reach the prosecutors on Monday for a comment.
Ali says those detained, including a female activist, are accused of links to the Muslim Brotherhood group, Egypt's onetime largest Islamist group which was outlawed after the ouster of the Islamist President Mohammed Morsi in 2013.
Macomb has a new director for the convention and visitors bureau.
Jock Hedblade started as the new director last week. Hedblade is a Macomb native and has worked in Chicago for the last thirty-five years in radio and television production.
He said his main focus is bringing together businesses and the community to attract more people to Macomb.
"How do we take what we have and know that we're not going to go back to what it used to be, because things are always changing, but adapt to that for the future so that it does work," Hedblade said. "So that there still is a thriving downtown and a thriving community, and a business area."
Hedblade was hired after former director Nikki Gray, left for a new job in Florida.
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LEBANON, Tenn. (WKRN) – Lebanon police are searching for those responsible for painting graffiti on two cars of the Music City Star.
Authorities say it happened sometime between 7:30 p.m. June 12 and 5 a.m. June 13.
“Aside from being a public eyesore, this action can and often does, damage the equipment to the point of repairs being needed to return the equipment to operation,” the Lebanon Police Department said in a press release.
It’s estimated it will cost over $5,000 to remove the graffiti and repair the windows an doors.
A cash reward of $1,000 is being offered by Transit Solutions Group, the operators of the Music City Star Commuter Train, for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible.
Anyone with information should contact the Lebanon Police Department at 615-444-2323.
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Kevin Mazur/WireImageKid Rock‘s potential Senate run just got a vote of confidence from an ally of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. Speaking with C-SPAN, Steven Law, president and CEO of the Senate Leadership Fund superPAC, said he’d “be actually very interested in [Rock’s] candidacy.”
“The truth of the matter is that he’s done a lot in his home state philanthropically, he’s a pretty smart guy, he thinks about policy and he’s a shrewd businessman,” Law said.
“If you’re watching, Kid, we hope you run,” he added.
Rock, born Robert Ritchie, teased last month that he’d be running for Senate in his home state of Michigan. In his most recent statement, he said that he was still mulling whether or not he’ll actually run, but he’s planning to use his live shows to promote voter registration.
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Aug 14(Reuters) - Riskmonster.com
* Says it completes share repurchase of 110,000 shares for 108.7 million yen in total, on Aug. 14
* Share repurchase plan was announced on Aug. 10
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April 28 Time Inc
* Time inc. Board comments on interest in company; determines to pursue the company's own strategic plan
* Time inc- management affirms 2017 financial outlook
* Time inc- digital ad revenues are expected to grow to more than $600 million in 2017
* Time inc - affirmed that we remain on track with financial outlook for year
* Time inc - board of directors "evaluated a number of expressions of interest with assistance of external advisors"
* Time inc - following review, board has determined that company will continue to pursue its strategic plan
* Fy2017 earnings per share view $1.25, revenue view $3.00 billion -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The United Nations assumes there are 440,000 people in need of humanitarian aid in Syria. Recently help arrived in the form of 100 decommissioned emergency vehicles. They drove across five countries to get there, and it’s thought to be the largest
Representatives of the Edgemoor and Clarkson Construction team pledged Sept. 8 that they would provide major opportunities for local design and construction firms and workers, as well as minority and women-owned companies, to help build a new single terminal at Kansas City International Airport.
Police say the crash happened at the intersection of East Columbia Street and Foster Street shortly after 4:00 p.m. Monday. 2 NEWS has a crew on the way.
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A large stream of water flowing across Carson Street near the store of Olcovich Bros., making the road almost impassible, was the result of the melting of snow on the foothills yesterday. Here in the valley, in the absence of a breeze, the sun was at midsummer heat.
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Aug 14(Reuters) - SLD Entertainment Inc
* Says it appoints current president Takashi Aono as chairman of the board of the company
* Says it appoints Naoki Ban as new president
* Effective Oct. 1
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While stock footpegs are slowly getting wider and more supportive, it's still hard to beat a good set of aftermarket pegs. With multiple options on materials, grip areas, and platform size...there's a bit of something for everyone. Get some quick tips for changing out your next set of footpegs.
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Insult comic legend Don Rickles has died at age 90. Rickles suffered kidney failure and died Thursday morning at his home, said Paul Shefrinhis longtime publicist and friend. His career spanned six decades, headlining casino and nightclub shows from Las Vegas to Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Over at Medium which is like having a blog but with an involuntary paywall, Don Hopkins takes on the topic of a 30-year retrospective of pie menus[*]. He discusses the history of what's happened with pie menus over the last 30 plus years and presents both good and bad examples, including ideas half baked, experiments, problems discovered, solutions attempted, alternatives explored, progress made, software freed, products shipped, as well as setbacks and impediments to their widespread adoption.
[*] Succinctly explained at Wikipedia:
In computer interface design, a pie menu (also known as a radial menu) is a circular context menu where selection depends on direction. It is a graphical control element. A pie menu is made of several "pie slices" around an inactive center and works best with stylus input, and well with a mouse. Pie slices are drawn with a hole in the middle for an easy way to exit the menu.
The Qual family has quickly become the most-talked about family in the North Dakota diary industry as in April they began using a groundbreaking robotic rotary milking parlor nearly doubling their production and alleviating labor worries, one of the biggest challenges of the dairy industry today.
More on this story can be found in the June 29 edition of the Times-Record.
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HALIFAX - A Halifax adjudicator has decided a woman who broke up with her fiance after a fight over wedding expenses can keep the engagement ring.
Devin Sherrington had sued his would-be bride, Lauren Arbuckle, in small claims court for the 3.25 carat diamond ring, worth as much as $19,000.
Sherrington, a personal trainer, and Arbuckle, a hairstylist and make-up artist, had planned to marry in 2016, but he postponed the wedding amid arguments over its cost.
She then ended the relationship.
In a written decision released Wednesday, small claims adjudicator Gregg Knudsen said text messages exchanged by the two showed Sherrington had told Arbuckle she could keep the ring.
The adjudicator did, however, order Arbuckle to pay Sherrington $2,914 for her share of a trip to Mexico they had taken together.
A multistate manhunt for the suspect in a random killing that Cleveland police say he recorded and posted to Facebook is entering its third …
With Mallya always being the butt of everyone's jokes thanks to his colourful lifestyle, his capture obviously prompted a huge wave of hilarious tweets from all and sundry.
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Dancehall artiste, Stonebwoy was seen in a video grinding a lady with a big buttocks on stage during his performance at an event.
It was obvious the Dancehall artiste was enjoying the moment but then the lady was heavy and so she couldn’t move her body properly.
To be honest, I didn’t know Stonebwoy could do serious dirty dancing moves like that…lol
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ZURICH Switzerland's Office of the Attorney General (OAG) expressed frustration over the apparent decision by Dutch authorities not to inform it in advance about raids tied to suspected tax evasion, the OAG said on Friday.
"The Office of the Attorney General of Switzerland is disconcerted about the manner in which this has been organized with the conscious non-inclusion of Switzerland... The attorney general expects a written explanation from the relevant leading Dutch authorities and is examining further actions," the OAG said in an emailed statement.
Earlier, Dutch prosecutors said they had launched an international hunt for people seeking to hide assets and evade taxes after receiving a tip-off about undisclosed accounts at a Swiss bank.
Credit Suisse (CSGN.S) said separately that authorities looking into client tax matters had visited its offices in London, Paris and Amsterdam and it was cooperating with them.
(Reporting by Joshua Franklin, Editing by Michael Shields)
WASHINGTON — A prominent Washington lawyer who authored a report that’s a key part of the special counsel’s investigation into Paul Manafort has left his law firm.
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom confirmed Tuesday that Greg Craig, a former White House counsel under President Barack Obama, is no longer with the firm. His biography has been removed from the law firm website. The firm didn’t immediately comment beyond confirming his departure.
Craig wrote a report funded by the Ukrainian Ministry of Justice about the trial of a former Ukrainian prime minister.
That report is cited in the indictment against Manafort, President Donald Trump’s former campaign chairman. Manafort is accused of using offshore accounts to secretly funnel more than $4 million to fund the report.
Craig is not accused of any wrongdoing.
An actress best known for playing a young Superman's friend was granted bail Tuesday while fighting charges that she helped recruit female sex slaves into a cult-like group.A federal judge in Brooklyn agreed to release Allison Mack on $5 million bond and place her under home detention in California. She'll be living with her parents.The "Smallville" actress was charged with sex trafficking last Friday after federal prosecutors said she worked as a slave "master."She pleaded not guilty.Mack starred in The CW network's "Smallville," a show about the early life of Superman that ended in 2011.Prosecutors say she helped recruit sex slaves for leader Keith Raniere and his group called NXIVM. He allegedly sold himself as a self-improvement guru to the stars.Raniere also denies wrongdoing.(The Associated Press contributed to this report)----------
A June 19 preliminary hearing and pretrial was scheduled in Columbiana County Municipal Court for Logan Phillip Stewart, 21, Jefferson Avenue, Salem, charged with assault for allegedly striking a Highway Patrol trooper on Saturday. Additionally, Stewart was cited with resisting arrest, obstructing official business, OVI first offense, tail lights and regulations of vehicle and engine.
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Rick Wayne Hendon, 63, of Crossville, died there on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. He was a retired truck driver.
Mr. Hendon was preceded in death by his parents, Wayne Lee and Mayme Smith Hendon; and brother, Glen Thomas Hendon.
Survivors include his wife, Sandra Aslinger Hendon, Crossville; son, Robert (Paula) Smith, Monterey; daughters, Robbie (Travis) Echols, Crossville, and Casey (Hap) Fiandt, Oak Ridge; sisters, Shirley (Charlie) Barker, Dunlap, and Susan Diane Crum, Baker City, Oregon; six grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Friday, May 25 in the funeral home chapel. Burial followed in Hendon Cemetery.
An online guestbook is at www.ewtonfuneralhome.com.
Ewton Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Dunlap was in charge of arrangements.
Crystal Palace boss Sam Allardyce has admitted it will be hard to keep loan hit Mamadou Sakho beyond the end of this season.
The 27-year-old defender was frozen out at Liverpool but has made a huge difference to the Eagles since signing in January.
Palace have won five of the six matches that Sakho has played – keeping four clean sheets.
The French international is contracted to the Reds until 2020.
“It will probably be very difficult [to keep him],” said Allardyce. “It will be down to the club and Mamadou to discuss at the end of the season.
“It was such a rush job [to sign him], I’m not sure there were clauses to make anything permanent.
“His leadership, as well as his ability, has been a massive plus for me. I didn’t know he had such great leadership qualities – on the training pitch and the pitch. Those types are rarer than before.”
× Dr. Mike Cirigliano for the Cook County soda tax: “Come up with a better mouse trap”
University of Pennsylvania Internal Medicine Founders Associate Professor Dr. Mike Cirigliano argues why he believes the Cook County soda tax should remain. That’s even considering who would continue to be taxed for sweetened beverages, and who would benefit the most from the tax.
Two men are dead after a minivan rear-ended a passenger bus on Highway 63, 20 kilometres north of Fort McMurray on Sunday.
The minivan was travelling south on Highway 63 from the Noralta Lodge exit at about 5 p.m. when it rear-ended a Diversified bus at the top of Super Test Hill, Wood Buffalo RCMP said in a news release on Monday.
Both men in the minivan were killed, said police.
The driver has been identified as a 36-year-old man. Police said they are not releasing his name.
The male passenger, also in his thirties, has not been identified.
RCMP are asking the public for help in identifying the passenger. Anyone with information on who may have been travelling in the 2009 Chrysler Town and Country minivan is asked to contact RCMP.
Weather and alcohol appear to be factors in the collision, RCMP said.
The driver and 11 passengers of the bus have not reported any injuries to police.
Traffic was down to one lane for several hours while police investigated the collision.
For defining the anguish of society’s outsiders with his 1955 poem “Howl," Allen Ginsberg became a characteristic voice of the Beat Generation. He continued as an influential figure in the ’60s counterculture and survived to become a cultural elder statesman. First Thought collects 18 interviews with Ginsberg from 1960 through 1997 and contains previously unpublished material. He emerges as a thoughtful yet sensual man grappling with issues of his day, sometimes with prescience. He was talking about global warming and the digitalization of information in 1978! Editor Michael Schumacher, a Kenosha writer who authored a biography of Ginsberg, included one of his discussions with the poet--1986 interview on recurring dreams, growing old and intimations of death.
Jailed (AIADMK) leader VK Sasikala's husband passed away on Tuesday at around 1.35 am at the Gleneagles Global hospital in
According to the death certificate, the 75-year-old died due to multiple-organ failure.
Shanmuga Priyan, Chief Operation Officer, Gleneagles Global Health City, Chennai, released a statement, saying that every possible attempt was made to sustain his revival. However, despite their best efforts, he was unable to recover.
Natarajan had also undergone a liver and kidney transplant in 2017.
Sasikala is currently serving a four-year imprisonment and is lodged in central prison in in a disproportionate assets case.
MADISON (WKOW) -- The weekend snow gave a boost to the annual Frozen Assets Festival on Lake Mendota.
The snow didn't start early enough to keep the 5K run/walk on schedule. It was cancelled because there wasn't any snow cover on the ice, making it too dangerous.
There were still plenty of winter activities going on at the event Saturday, like curling, sleigh rides and ice skating.
"During the summer there is a festival almost every weekend, but in the winter, we don't have those things, people tend to get cabin fever, this really gets people outside and it gets them to try things they probably haven't tried before," said Adam Sodersten, director of marketing for the Clean Lakes Alliance.
Right now, the ice on Lake Mendota is at least 18 inches thick. While the slick surface cancelled the 5K, attendees were able to watch ice boat races, which were a late add to the event.
Carlson registered a power-play assist as the Capitals defeated the Blue Jackets in Game 6 of the conference quarterfinals and advanced to the next round Monday.
The venerable defenseman wound up with one goal and a playoff-high eight assists in the opening round of the postseason, and he would've had an additional apple had it not been for a late scoring change following Game 4. His unselfish playing style has been huge for the Capitals, who will now have the daunting challenge of facing the two-time defending champions from Pittsburgh.
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We can see how the pitch for this probably went: “HE is a hard-boiled New England cop… IT is a Cthullu-spawned horror… Together, they solve crime!” Actually, here’s what we got from Previews: “Artie Buckle is a grade ‘A’ schmuck. His excessive fondness for booze compliments his flash temper, but hold their feet to the fire, his fellow officers would agree: Artie is one helluva cop. He’s gonna need that scrap of goodwill because Brick City is under siege from its citizenry… and to top it off Artie’s been saddled with the city’s newest hero as his partner: A hideous, monstrous, but completely likable, extra-dimensional being named Vinegar Teeth. Can Artie pull his head out long enough to work together with a Lovecraftian monster with a heart of gold and set Brick City back on its feet?” Vinegar Teeth is a new 4-issue comic miniseries created by Damon Gentry and Troy Nixey. The first issue is out now from Dark Horse.
Pierceville future to be decided
Owner wants to demolish house
By Ryan Kushner
Staff writer
The historic but deteriorating Pierceville manor house and outbuildings, some of the oldest buildings in the town of Smithfield, have inched closer to possible demolition by their owner.
Mary Delk Crocker filed an application to tear down her circa-1730s manor house and its outbuildings located on the Pierceville Farm, which are considered “landmark historic structures” in the town. Her application will go before the Board of Historic and Architectural Review (BHAR) for consideration with a public hearing Tuesday, Feb. 21 at 6:30 p.m.
I’m worn out by the Charlottesville business, and depressed that some readers are calling for speech bans. We won’t discuss that in this thread (there are other posts where you can do that). Instead, let’s learn how an IMAX projector works. I’ve been to a few IMAX movies, the first being “Flying” or “Flight” (can’t remember the name [a reader below says it’s “To Fly”]) at the Smithsonian. They’re stunning, and until I saw this video I had no idea that a.) they involve real film stock (70 mm) and b.) they’re bloody COMPLICATED! I found this fascinating and offer it as an afternoon respite:
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A woman arrested in connection to a 2017 drug induced homicide has taken a plea deal. Court records show 42-year-old Charlonda Crittenden pleaded guilty to drug charges and received seven years in prison. Homicide charges were dropped.
Crittenden was arrested in April of last year for an incident that happened in January. That's when police were called to the 3700 block of 9th Street and discovered the body of Adam Verdick.
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj along with her Chinese and Russian counterparts Wang Yi and Sergey Lavrov held the 15th Russia-India-China trilateral meeting here on Monday.
“Towards global and regional peace, security and stability,” External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Raveesh Kumar tweeted of the meeting. Kumar had said last week that the three countries would discuss global and regional issues.
The Russian Foreign Ministry said on Sunday that the talks were expected to focus on security and trade issues in the region and elsewhere. The discussions would also include the situation in Afghanistan, the Middle East and the Korean peninsula, it said.
Wang Yi’s visit is the first high-level visit from China after Indian and Chinese troops were involved a tense face-off position in the Doklam region of the border earlier this year.
March 30 Muyuan Foods Co., Ltd.:
* Says it will set up seven new units, comprised of two in Heilongjiang, one in Jilin, one in Liaoning, two in Inner Mongolia and one in Anhui
* Says the new units to be engaged in farming and husbandry business
* Says each of the units to be capitalized at 20 million yuan
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There’s nothing like a road trip when the weather’s cool and there’s an early morning mist in the air. And when you’ve exhausted the other options – Lonavala, Khopoli and Alibaug – drive the 200 kilometres to Harihareshwar along the Maharashtrian coast to enjoy both the journey and the destination.The quick and straight way is down NH 17, the Mumbai-Goa Highway, but, if you’re looking for a more picturesque path, take the Mumbai-Pune Expressway; it adds just about 10 to 16 kilometres to your trip, but offers a much more pleasant drive. Make sure you have a kickass playlist at the ready and get set to go.
YORK, Pa. (AP)  Authorities say the son of a Pennsylvania mayor punched her in the face, knocking her to the ground, and kicked her several times in her back, head and face before a bystander intervened.
The York Dispatch reports (http://bit.ly/2wCCdLF ) 30-year-old Brandon Anderson attacked York Mayor Kim Bracey last Saturday at her campaign headquarters. Authorities say he was arrested at the scene and charged with simple assault, a misdemeanor.
Bracey released a statement Friday night saying her son is battling an opioid addiction. She said no family is immune from the drug epidemic and "we must do everything in our power to solve it."
The two-term mayor is seeking re-election.
Coppell Solar Cars
February 3, 2 PM
Coppell Solar is a CHS student organization that teaches students about engineering and renewable energy in transportation. Learn about how they prepare and compete in the Solar Car Challenge at the Cozby Library and Community Commons. High school students and adults are invited to attend.
Irving ISD’s Celebration of Excellence Awards
February 8, 7 p.m.
Celebrate the most innovative programs, projects and accomplishments across the district at the 18th annual Irving Celebration of Excellence. The celebration will take place at Irving High School (900 N. O’Connor). Awards for accomplishments will be presented to students, staff and campus organizations.
Supreme Political Council, Supreme Economic Council hold meeting over state's equipment [17/أبريل/2017] SANA'A, April 17 (Saba) - A meeting of the Supreme Political Council and the Supreme Economic Council held on Monday approved supplying of all state's equipment to the Central Bank of Yemen and collecting it in cash.
The meeting held in Sana'a, headed by Dr. Qassem Labuzah, Vice-President of the Supreme Political Council.
The meeting emphasized the activation of accompanying monitoring, liquidity alternatives, and the networking of telecom companies with taxes.
Dr. Labuzah stressed the importance of the expected role to be played by the Supreme Economic Council during this period in which Yemen experiences the blockade imposed by the aggression coalition against Yemen.
He stressed the importance of creating a new strategic economic vision, and to make every effort to pay salaries and to win in the economic front, as well as to prepare operational plans for the tasks assigned to the Council.
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One of the world’s largest liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) shippers, Norway’s BW LPG, has offered to buy Stamford-based competitor Dorian LPG in a $1.1 billion all-stock deal.
Under the offer’s terms, Dorian shareholders would receive 2.05 BW LPG shares for each Dorian share, equal to $7.86 per share, a premium of 13 percent from Friday’s closing price and based on BW LPG’s share price on May 28.
Dorian LPG’s equity is valued at about $441 million; including debt, the transaction is valued at $1.1 billion.
The deal is backed by shipping conglomerate BW Group, which owns 14.2 percent of Dorian and about 45 percent of BW LPG.
Dorian LPG’s fleet consists of 22 very large gas carriers (VLGCs); the combined company would own 73 vessels, consisting of 68 VLGCs, two VLGCs currently under order, and three large gas carriers.
Dorian’s board of directors confirmed that it had received the unsolicited proposal from BW LPG, which it said was under review in consultation with its financial and legal advisers.
Joshua McKerrow, staff /
Mike Bennix dresses as Santa before the start of the annual Annapolis Santa Run, where firetrucks tour neighborhoods making stops to pick-up toy donations on Sunday December 10th 2017.
Mike Bennix dresses as Santa before the start of the annual Annapolis Santa Run, where firetrucks tour neighborhoods making stops to pick-up toy donations on Sunday December 10th 2017. (Joshua McKerrow, staff /)
New Delhi: The surgical strike on terrorist launch pads in Pakistani territory proved to the world India`s strength, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday.
Praising the armed forces on the occasion of Independence day, Modi said: "In free India it is very important to protect the country. The surgical strike was a proof to the world about India`s strength."
Modi said every soldier, irrespective of whether he was in the Army, Navy or Air Force, was contributing to the country.
"Our soldiers have stood against everything that is against the country such as infiltrators, militants... The world has seen our strength."
March 18 (Reuters) - AL BILAD MEDICAL SERVICES CO:
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) - Ethics and right-to-work bills are among the top priorities for Missouri Republican legislative leaders and GOP Gov.-elect Eric Greitens. Lawmakers return Wednesday to the Capitol for the roughly five-month 2017 session. Republicans hold supermajorities in both chambers but have been checked by outgoing Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon. He was barred by term limits from seeking re-election. Greitens might be a closer ally to GOP lawmakers. He backs a right-to-work measure to ban mandatory union fees and sides with the House and Senate leaders on limits to liability lawsuits to help businesses. Greitens also backs banning lobbyist gifts to elected officials, a top priority of House Speaker Todd Richardson that failed in the Senate in 2016. Lawmakers are also likely to address abortion restrictions and regulations. (Copyright 2017 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Singapore Exchange Ltd plans to increase its trading fees for derivatives by up to ten times starting next year, the Financial Times reported on Monday.
Annual fees paid by proprietary trading members including international banks and individual traders are expected to jump to as high as S$25,000 ($18,505) from S$2,000, the FT said, citing a person involved in the process.
The hike would be the exchange’s first fee change in 15 years, the FT reported.
Singapore Exchange did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment.
Babos advances to Taiwan Open finals with win over Wang
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Fourth-seeded Timea Babos beat Wang Yafan 6-3, 6-4 Saturday to advance to the final of the Taiwan Open.
Babos claimed her first win in three matches against Wang and will face Kateryna Kozlova in Sunday's final.
Kozlova eliminated Sabine Lisicki, earning a 7-5, 6-4 victory to reach her first WTA singles final.
Babos took both sets behind 24 winners, including seven aces. The Hungarian also won far more points on her second serve than Wang — 54 to 38 per cent.
Kozlova had 18 winners and only 13 unforced errors against Lisicki, whose 32 winners were offset by 31 unforced errors and six double faults.
The New York Times reviews Shattered by Jonathan Allen and Amy Parnes.
Although the Clinton campaign was widely covered, and many autopsies have been conducted in the last several months, the blow-by-blow details in Shattered — and the observations made here by campaign and Democratic Party insiders — are nothing less than devastating, sure to dismay not just her supporters but also everyone who cares about the outcome and momentous consequences of the election.
In fact, the portrait of the Clinton campaign that emerges from these pages is that of a Titanic-like disaster: an epic fail made up of a series of perverse and often avoidable missteps by an out-of-touch candidate and her strife-ridden staff that turned “a winnable race” into “another iceberg-seeking campaign ship.”
An old barn gives a rustic feel to the scenery along Nortonville Road near Waverly.
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NO. NEXT QUESTION? Is Berkeley really looking for the protesters who shut down Yiannopoulos? He’s right to call the riots an organized criminal conspiracy. But does it matter, if no one will prosecute the conspirators?
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A South Dakota lawmaker frustrated with what he views as inaction over a secretive polygamous sect’s outpost in his district wants legislators to look into the compound, including why no South Dakota birth or death records have been filed from there over the last decade.
Rep. Tim Goodwin is proposing lawmakers find out more about the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints’ compound in the western part of the state. That would include what its population is, whether it has a home schooling program, and whether polygamy or sex trafficking are taking place there.
Lawmakers will decide Tuesday on issues to study ahead of the 2018 legislative session.
Fire department was called out this morning
Oak Bay fire cleared the scene of Transit drive shortly after noon today (Oct. 6).
They asked residents to avoid the 500 block of Transit Road after a gas line was struck shortly after 11 a.m.
– Here is the updated card for Saturday’s Style Battle debut…
* Right Side of The Bracket: Fred Yehi vs. Anthony Henry
* Right Side of The Bracket: AR Fox vs. Austin Theory
* Left Side of The Bracket: Dave Crist vs. Darby Allin
* Left Side of The Bracket: Dezmond Alexander vs. Sammy Guevara
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May 3 Cosmetics maker Estee Lauder Cos Inc reported a 7.5 percent jump in quarterly sales, helped by strong demand for its makeup brands, including Tom Ford, Smashbox and La Mer.
Net sales rose to $2.86 billion in the third quarter ended March 31, from $2.66 billion a year earlier.
Net earnings attributable to Estee Lauder increased to $298 million, or 80 cents per share, from $265 million, or 71 cents per share, a year earlier.
(Reporting by Jessica Kuruthukulangara and Richa Naidu in Bengaluru; Editing by Supriya Kurane)
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada says records detailing the abuse of former residential school students can eventually be destroyed.
The unanimous high court ruling today brings clarity to an issue that pitted the privacy of victims against the importance of documenting a dark chapter in Canada's relations with Indigenous Peoples.
Students provided accounts of physical, sexual and emotional abuse as part of an independent assessment process to provide compensation — a program that flowed from a major 2006 settlement agreement.
The Supreme Court upheld a lower court ruling that said the material should be destroyed after 15 years, though individuals could agree to have their stories preserved at the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation in Winnipeg.
The federal government unsuccessfully argued the documentary record must be fully preserved to ensure what happened at the residential schools is never forgotten.
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At 10 a.m. this Sunday, new details about Goto's life will be revealed in a special presentation at the Honokaa Hongwanji Social Hall in a free community event. Erika Hori, the foremost expert on Goto in Japan, will present new information about Goto, based on recently-discovered letters from Goto himself.
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ThePrinter wrote: So to solve the issue of our best players leaving SL and making the competition weaker.....we put them on contracts that would see them withdrawn from SL duty from several games to play for England. Great.
Even if it was 5 or 6 domestic games a year they'd miss, is that really a huge price to pay out of 30+ games?Surely having those players for 25 games is better than none?In the end the only way SL is going to increase its profile and the money in the game is through more internationals. The only way to fit more internationals in is to either reduce the amount of domestic games or take international players out of SL for some games. There is no alternative if you want more international games.
Illinois men take on Ohio State during an NCAA college basketball game at State Farm Center in Champaign, Ill on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017. Illinois won 75-70. (AP Photo/Heather Coit)
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Pupils at Bun-Sgoil Ghàidhlig Loch Abar (Lochaber Gaelic Primary School) are promoting their new album, Air Oidhche Nollaig, which is available now.
The album is part of a project to raise money for school funds, with partial funding from Bòrd na Gàidhlig, and features new Gaelic Christmas material, produced by famous Scottish traditional musicians.
The CD has been available for pre-order since the start of December but physical copies are now available from the school office or by ordering online at bsgla.co.uk
Glass marked zero points, 35 hits and 19 PIM in 16 games.
It's not unusual for a lifetime bottom-six player to struggle on the stat sheet, especially since Glass logged 9:23 of ice time per game. Further, when Glass was recalled to the NHL, he was a healthy scratch 18 times. The 34-year-old winger instead spent more time with AHL Stockton, where he accrued two goals, five points and 45 PIM in 21 games. He'll be an unrestricted free agent this summer, and a team looking for a bruiser will likely take the bait, but he's far from a fantasy asset.
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Spain is easing its rulesto allow companies to more easily shift their headquarters out of Catalonia.
Spain's economy minister Luis de Guindos said legislation to help companies redomicile was discussed on Friday with the Socialist Party and Ciudadanos.
On Thursday Barcelona-based bank Sabadell said it would move its legal base out of Catalonia.
Its headquarters and employees will remain in Barcelona.
Williams Partners agrees to sell its stake in Williams Olefins, which owns an 88.46% interest in the Geismar, La., olefins plant, to NOVA Chemicals for $2.1B. WPZ also will enter into long-term supply and transportation agreements with NOVA Chemicals to provide feedstock to the Geismar plant through WPZ's Bayou Ethane pipeline system on the Gulf coast.
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KUALA TERENGGANU: The Terengganu state government has allocated RM8.7 million for preparing their athletes for the 2018 Malaysia Games (Sukma) to be held in Perak next year.
Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Ahmad Razif Abdul Rahman said the allocation included intensive training and sparring matches with the national teams.
"The state government allocateS RM1 million for the Sports Excellence Award to celebrate the success of Terengganu athletes who bring glory at national and international level.
"The Terengganu Sports Council Hostel will be built at Gong Badak Sports Complex at a cost of RM100 million," he said when tabling Budget 2018 in the State Legislative Assembly, Wisma Darul Iman, here today.
Some RM2 million has been allocated for upgrading of all futsal courts under the state government in an effort to encourage the people to take up sports. — Bernama
Brogdon suffered from a partially torn left quadricep tendon and will be out for 6-to-8 weeks.
Brogdon was originally diagnosed with a strained quad, but after undergoing an MRI, it was revealed that it was ruptured, and last season's rookie of the year will be sidelined for at least a month and a half. This is a big blow for the Bucks' backcourt, especially with Eric Bledsoe currently nursing an ankle injury of his own. Moving forward, Matthew Dellavedova will be leaned upon to take on more duties as a primary ball-handler, while both Tony Snell and rookie Sterling Brown will likely see an increase in off-ball duties in the backcourt for as long as Brogdon is out.
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Officials in Kansas City say the home of late Hall of Fame Negro Leagues' pitcher Satchel Paige was destroyed by fire early Tuesday morning.
SACRAMENTO (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday evening's drawing of the California Lottery's "Daily 3 Evening" game were:
7-5-7
(seven, five, seven)
¶ Ticket-holders with all three winning numbers in the order given win the top prize. Lesser amounts are also awarded to ticket-holders with other varying combinations of the winning numbers.
A Beloit teacher's aide is arrested accused of exposing his genitals to a student with disabilities.
45-year-old Scott Swanson was arrested Monday morning and faces several charges.
Police say Swanson exposed himself to a 17-year-old who have behavioral and mental health disabilities. Swanson is a teacher's aide at Richardson School.
Police say Swanson also had methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. He is behind bars at the Rock County Jail.
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Denver Police investigate a shooting crime scene on Champa St. between and 16th and 17th Avenue in the Renaissance Hotel parking lot Nov. 9, 2016. Local law enforcement agencies across Colorado received about $8 million in proceeds from property and money seizures over the past two years in a practice that police chiefs and sheriffs say could be curtailed by a new state law.
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A federal judge has handed a lifeline to efforts to block the Dakota Access pipeline.
U.S. District Judge James Boasberg ruled Wednesday that the Army Corps of Engineers didn't adequately consider the possible impacts of an oil spill where the pipeline passes under Lake Oahe (oh-AH'-hey), a wide area of the Missouri River, in North Dakota.
Boasberg says the Army must redo its environmental analysis in certain sections and he'll consider later whether the pipeline must halt operations in the meantime.
The Standing Rock Sioux tribe, which has led opposition to the pipeline, called it a "significant victory."
A spokeswoman for Texas-based Energy Transfer Partners, the pipeline's developer, didn't immediately respond to messages.
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Two people in a parked SUV were shot at on Aurora's East Side, police said.
A 30-year-old man and 37-year-old woman said they were parked in a driveway on the 300 block of North Union Street when a dark SUV stopped in the street behind them and someone inside fired in their direction about 2 a.m. Saturday, Aurora police said in a statement released via Facebook Monday.
No one was hit by the gunfire, but bullets struck the SUV, along with a neighbor's SUV and home, causing about $1,100 in damage, according to police.
Police said they don't know how many people were in the shooter's car or have descriptions of those inside. However, police said it doesn't appear the shooting was random.
Police are asking anyone with information to call detectives at 630-256-5500 or Crime Stoppers at 630-892-1000 or to submit tips using the My PD app.
HOUSTON (CBSDFW.COM/AP) — Heavy rains that flooded some Houston streets on July Fourth are expected to subside.
National Weather Service meteorologist Patrick Blood says the rains should subside by mid-afternoon. Blood says the city saw heavy rainfall Wednesday that led to 1 to 2 feet of water collecting on some roadways, mostly in west Houston.
Blood says there has been one report of a high-water rescue and that officials are asking people to stay home and off the flooded roads.
Heavy rain and storms also forced the city’s mayor to cancel Freedom Over Texas — the annual Fourth of July celebration. The festival and concerts were canceled but the fireworks show will go on as scheduled.
Blood says the flooding is typical for Houston and will not at all resemble the devastating floods caused last year by Hurricane Harvey — that storm dumped 51 inches of rain in parts of Texas.
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April 3 Moleculin Biotech Inc
* Moleculin Biotech Inc files for non-timely 10-K - SEC filing
* Moleculin Biotech Inc says expects to report a net loss for the twelve months ended December 31, 2016 of $3.9 million
* Moleculin Biotech - financial statements to be included in annual report on form 10-K for FY Dec. 31, 2016 will be prepared on a going concern basis
* Moleculin Biotech - sees cash on hand as of Dec. 31, 2016, additional cash from equity offering is sufficient to fund its planned operations into early 2018
* Moleculin Biotech says will not be sufficient to fund its planned operations for at least one year from the issuance of the financial statements
* Moleculin Biotech says financial factors raise substantial doubt regarding the company’s ability to continue as a going concern Source: (bit.ly/2oQ9BtX) Further company coverage:
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WILKES-BARRE — A three-judge panel of the state Superior Court on Tuesday rejected the appeal of a Nanticoke man serving time in prison on vehicular homicide charges.
James Novis, 41, is serving seven to 14 years in state prison after pleading guilty in November 2015 to charges related to the crash that killed Cherri L. Hummel.
Prosecutors say Novis was driving drunk on May 4, 2013, when he ran off state Route 29 in Lehman Township, vaulted over an embankment and crashed into another embankment 45 feet away. Novis’ blood-alcohol level was between .12 and .126 percent within two hours of the crash, and evidence showed he had been driving at 83 mph in a 50 mph zone before losing control of the car, according to prosecutors.
Novis appealed the sentence imposed by Luzerne County Judge Tina Polachek Gartley on grounds she failed to consider his remorse.
The judges Tuesday found Novis’ claims “lack merit” and that Gartley imposed an appropriate sentence.
The South Dakota Department of Public Safety will be holding sobriety checkpoints statewide during the month of June.
There are 35 checkpoints scheduled in 24 different counties during the month.
The checkpoints are funded by the South Dakota Office of Highway Safety and conducted by the South Dakota Highway Patrol.
June checkpoints are scheduled for the counties of: Brookings, Butte, Charles Mix, Codington, Custer, Edmunds, Davison, Day, Hamlin, Hughes, Jackson, Lake, Lawrence, Lincoln, Meade, Mellette, Minnehaha, Moody, Pennington, Roberts, Sanborn, Stanley, Walworth and Yankton.
Both the Office of Highway Safety and the Highway Patrol are part of the Department of Public Safety.
Ghana coach Avram Grant has decided against bringing back experienced midfielder Kevin Prince Boateng and Sulley Muntari to his team that will be play in the Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon.
There were heavy calls for the inclusion of the duo who have not played for Ghana in the last two years after disciplinary actions were taken against them.
Both players were bundled out of the World Cup to be staged in Brazil in 2014 though Muntari has apologized for his actions.
Boateng who now plays for Las Palmas has stated his desire to return though he is yet to apologize.
Avram Grant has named a provisional 26-man squad on Monday without the two.
Die Hard Supporters President Abraha Nkansah who led for the call of Sulley Muntari said the coach has decided and the only thing to do now is to support whoever is playing.
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Armed police have been called to a Brentwood road following reports of a boy seen carrying a gun.
Officers received a call at around 3pm today (Wednesday, May 30) and rushed to Rollason Way.
Witnesses saw a number of armed officers searching the streets nearby and close to the station.
A police helicopter was also seen circling above.
Officers have been unable to locate the boy.
A spokesman for Essex Police said: "We received a call at around 3pm today, Wednesday, May 30, with a report that a boy was seen carrying what appeared to be a firearm in Rollason Way, Brentwood.
"We attended and searched the area alongside officers from British Transport Police but we were unable to locate the boy described.
"Enquiries are ongoing."
March 30 Exxon Mobil Corp
* Exxonmobil announces new oil discovery offshore Guyana
* Exxonmobil - Snoek well encounters more than 82 feet (25 meters) of high-quality, oil-bearing sandstone reservoirs
* Exxonmobil announces new oil discovery offshore Guyana
* Exxonmobil - well is located about 5 miles southeast of Liza-1 discovery
* Exxonmobil - Exxonmobil continues to evaluate full resource potential of broader Stabroek area
* Exxonmobil - following completion of Snoek well, Stena Carron drillship has moved back to Liza area to drill Liza-4 well Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Moustakas (back) is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against Cleveland, Maria Torres of the Kansas City Star reports.
Manager Ned Yost will give Moustakas another day off after being scratched from Tuesday's lineup with back spasms. With a scheduled day off for Kansas City on Thursday, Moustakas will receive a little additional rest. In his place, Hunter Dozier is set to start at the hot corner.
The distribution of condoms through Crow Wing County Community Services was halted in January, after county officials learned it was occurring in the first place. County Administrator Tim Houle said there is no policy supported by county board authorization that allowed employees of community services to distribute condoms.
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LAS VEGAS — Comedian Ralphie May has died.
An announcement on the comedian’s Twitter page said May had been battling pneumonia and had canceled a handful of shows over the past month.
May performed the night before at Harrah’s in Las Vegas.
His body was found at a private residence.
He died of cardiac arrest.
May was born in Tennessee and rose to fame after taking second place in Season 1 of “Last Comic Standing.”
He is survived by his wife, comedian Lahna Turner, and two children.
BRIEF-NARI Technology says dividend payment date on June 22
* Says it will pay cash dividend of 0.3 yuan per share (before tax) for FY 2016 to shareholders of record on June 21
Builders FirstSource and Masco Corporation are both retail/wholesale companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitabiliy, earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership, dividends and risk. Builders FirstSource currently has a consensus target price of $17.00, indicating a potential upside of 11.04%.
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AUSTIN, Texas (KXAN) — A stripper was called to a job in northwest Austin, but much to her surprise it was at a middle school.
A Round Rock Independent School District spokesperson says a student called the “entertainer” and paid for her by using his parent’s credit card. When she showed up the address on School House Lane Wednesday around 11:30 a.m., she quickly realized it was Grisham Middle School and called the front office, reporting the prank.
The woman did not enter the school, a district spokesperson said.
The student was identified and is facing disciplinary action “to the full extent possible,” the spokesperson said.
He said: “Despite my feelings for Trent and Chip, I felt the decision to change our football leadership was absolutely necessary,” York said. “The performance of this team has not lived up to my expectations or those of our fans, and that is truly disappointing. We all expected to see this team progress and develop as the season went on, but unfortunately that did not happen. That is why now is the time to find a new direction for this team.”
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TODAY we remember service men and women at Anzac Day services across the Northern Rivers.
We looked back through our archives to bring you images of Anzac Day commemorations from the past.
From the 1960s to the present, we remember them.
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March 30 Credit China FinTech Holdings :
* Discloseable transaction disposal of equity interest in the target
* Deal for consideration of HK$580 million
* Unit entered into agreement with purchaser
* Deal for disposal is expected to accrue to company a gain of approximately hk$539 million
* Pursuant to agreement seller agreed to sell sale shares to purchaser
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Rachel L. Lindsay, a 31-year-old lawyer from Texas, will be the next “Bachelorette” for the upcoming season. Here’s the interesting part not only is she the first African-American lead on “The Bachelorette,” since the onset of the show 14 years ago but she’s still on the current season of The Bachelor. Therefore, it’s also a first that they announced the next Bachelorette while she’s still on the show. Talk about a spoiler alert. Am I the only one confused? Seems a bit odd if you ask me.
The final episode of the current season of “The Bachelor” is scheduled to air next month. Here’s an idea…Maybe you can make a bet with someone who doesn’t pay attention to all of this and say I bet you Rachel doesn’t get the rose. #Winning Just a thought 😉
The International Ski Federation (FIS) says two snowboard World Cup competitions due to be held in the Russian region of Tatarstan's capital next month have been canceled for "financial reasons."
The FIS said in a January 2 statement that a snowboard-cross event and a parallel giant slalom scheduled for February 24-26 in Kazan had both been called off.
The federation said it was working with the Russian Snowboard Federation to look "for possible replacement competitions in Russia on the same dates."
FIS officials had visited Kazan in July and said that they were impressed by the city, which has proclaimed itself a future "sporting capital" of Russia.
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PanARMENIAN.Net - Mexican advocates for drug reform are voicing alarm about the country's widening gap with the United States on marijuana legislation, as criminal violence surges again south of the border, Reuters reports. Tens of thousands have been killed over the years in Mexico, on the front line of a U.S.-led war on drugs.
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A man is in critical condition after the car he was riding in struck a tree in St. Paul on Sunday morning. The crash happened around 9:45 a.m. near Territorial Road and Eustis Street.
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UN Resolution 833 stipulates that “through the demarcation process the Commission was not reallocating territory between Kuwait and Iraq, but it was simply carrying out the technical task necessary to demarcate for the first time the precise coordinates of the boundary set out in the ‘Agreed Minutes between the State of Kuwait and the Republic of Iraq regarding the Restoration of Friendly Relations, Recognition and Related Matters’ signed by them on 4 October 1963.”
THE SIX NATIONS kicks off today and so too does TV3′s new coverage of the old tournament.
Through the years, RTÉ treated us to many goosebump-inducing montages typically featuring slow-mo rugby action, Paul O’Connell speeches and Sigor Ros tunes.
TV3 will start their Six Nations era with this promo, before the France v Ireland game, this afternoon:
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LANSING, Mich. (AP) - The Michigan Public Service Commission has approved settlements with seven utilities to pass along to ratepayers more than $50 million in total savings from the federal corporate income tax overhaul.
The panel Wednesday approved filings for Alpena Power Co., DTE Gas Co., Michigan Gas Utilities Corp., Northern States Power, SEMCO Energy Gas Co., and Upper Michigan Energy Resources Corp. The savings in customer utility bills take effect July 1.
The tax overhaul reduced the corporate rate from 35 percent to 21 percent and made other changes to tax rules.
The commission says rulings will be announced later for Consumers Energy Co., DTE Electric Co., Indiana Michigan Power Co. and Upper Peninsula Power Co.
A cloud of smoke covers the crowd at 4:20 p.m. at the Annual Denver 4/20 Rally in Civic Center Park, April 20, 2010. Kristen Aaland dons her event glasses as thousands gather at Civic Center Park in Denver for the annual 4/20 Pot Rally where hip-hop music blared from the stage and the crowd all light joints and pipes at exactly 4:20 p.m. The 420 rally is an annual event held throughout the country on April 20. Garrett Kramer smokes marijuana during the 4/20 event on Norlin Quad at the University of Colorado in Boulder, Colo., Tuesday, April 20, 2010.
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When the Democrats crashed to defeat against Donald Trump's Republicans last November, the party was decimated: ceding both houses of Congress, wiped out at state level and shell-shocked by Hillary Clinton's painful loss.
Lacking leadership, young talent and unable to relate to swathes of Americans across the country, comparisons were drawn with Jeremy Corbyn's Labour party - Barack Obama even warned the party not to "disintegrate" in the same way Labour had after its 2015 election defeat.
However, less than three months into Mr Trump's chaotic presidency, the Democrats have a chance to begin the road to recovery on Tuesday with a 'special election' in the leafy, affluent suburbs of northern Atlanta.
In what has been billed as an early referendum on the president's performance so far, Jon Ossoff is aiming to give Democrats hope of breaching the Republicans' red wall at next year's Midterm...
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NORTH SMITHFIELD, R.I. (WLNE) — Police arrested a Massachusetts man Friday morning for possession of drugs.
28-year-old Milano Andre-Fields, of Boylston Mass., was charged with possession of marijuana and possession of narcotics with intent to deliver.
Police were investigating a possible drug activity at the Travelers Motor Lodge on Eddie Dowling Highway in North Smithfield at 5:30 a.m. Friday.
Officers found a stash of marijuana, money, a scale, and a ledger inside a backpack.
Andre-Fields will be arraigned in 3rd District Court in Warwick on Friday.
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The white Ford Bronco that carried O.J. Simpson during the infamous 1994 chase on Los Angeles freeways is the featured item on tonight’s episode of ‘Pawn Stars’.
Pawn star and Las Vegas pawn shop operator Rick Harrison says he was approached by the vehicle’s current owner, former Simpson agent Mike Gilbert about selling the 1992 Bronco, which only has 36,000 miles on it.
In the episode, Gilbert says he previously turned down an offer of 500 thousand dollars for the vehicle.
At auction, Harrison estimates the Bronco could go for anywhere from $300,000 to $1,000,000.
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A local man who recently died of cancer made one special request to people attending his funeral.
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Dennis Wright asked everybody to buy shoes for children rather than flowers for his service.
"Growing up in Saginaw his family had limited means," said Bryan Wright, Dennis' son. "A pair of shoes he'd have to outwear until there were holes in them and he was always excited to get a new pair of shoes."
His son said before the service started, the floor was covered with shoes.
The family is sending out a big thank you to the community for their overwhelming support.
All the shoes will be donated to help out less fortunate families in Mid-Michigan.
April 18 (Reuters) - British airline Flybe Group Plc's finance chief Philip de Klerk has resigned to become the next chief financial office at performance materials manufacturer Low & Bonar.
Flybe, which connects British regional airports to London and other European cities, said on Tuesday de Klerk would remain as CFO until Oct. 1 and that it had commenced the process of naming a successor.
The airline announced last month that it had reduced capacity and cut costs in the face of weaker demand, pricing pressures and rising competition from rail operators. (Reporting by Esha Vaish in Bengaluru; Editing by Amrutha Gayathri)
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DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Iowa Lottery's "Pick 4 Evening" game were:
8-9-5-6
(eight, nine, five, six)
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KNOXVILLE (AP) — A federal jury in Knoxville has convicted a Pennsylvania man of charges connected to a multistate bank robbery-kidnapping spree.
The Knoxville News Sentinel (http://bit.ly/2lehEml) reports 44-year-old Michael Benanti of Lake Harmony, Pa., was convicted of 23 charges, including conspiracy to commit bank extortion, and kidnapping, carjacking and extortion. Benanti faces more than 300 years in prison and will be sentenced July 25.
The case involved kidnappings of three East Tennessee bank-connected families as well as an attempted kidnapping and a bank robbery in Pennsylvania, kidnapping of a Connecticut bank employee and his mother and a grocery store robbery in North Carolina.
Benanti's partner, 46-year-old Brian Witham, was given a plea deal that caps his sentence at 42 years. Benanti denied involvement, and defense lawyers tried to convince jurors that Witham was lying.
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government has assigned the charge of Secretary, Information and Public Relations (I&PR) to 1995-batch IAS officer Hemant Sharma as incumbent Secretary Surendra Kumar was appointed as Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Odisha.
Sharma, who is now serving as the Energy Secretary and CMD of both Gridco and OPTCL, would handle Information and Public Relations as additional charge.
Sharma is known for his suave and go-getter approach.
Kumar, a 1993-batch IAS officer, replaced 1989-batch IAS officer DN Gupta and took charge of CEO, Odisha on Friday.
Besides, 1997-batch IFS Officer R Raghu Prasad has been assigned as in-charge Secretary of ST, SC and OBC Development Department which Kumar had also hold.
Mr. Joseph Murphy of Carthage died at the age of 38 at 3:40 p.m. Sunday afternoon March 18, 2018 at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville following complications from brain surgery.
Mr. Murphy is at the Carthage Chapel of Sanderson Funeral Home where his wife Jennifer was to make arrangements on Monday afternoon March 19th at 2 p.m.
The completed arrangements will be posted here when available
and published in the next week edition of the “Courier”.
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RAYMOND, Ill. (WAND) – A Raymond store has sold a million-dollar Powerball ticket.
The Illinois Lottery says someone bought a Quick Pick ticket worth $1 million at West End Food Mart, located at 416 S. O’Bannon St. The ticket matched the winning numbers of 20-24-26-35-49, but missed a Powerball number of 19.
The ticket has not been claimed yet. Lottery leaders say the winner has a year from the drawing date to cash it in. They’re advising that person to sign the back of the ticket and keep it safe until they can visit a lottery prize center.
The Illinois Lottery says West End Food Mart will earn $10,000 for selling the lucky ticket. A $430 million Powerball jackpot is still active for the next drawing on Wednesday, Aug. 16.
Grammy-winning jazz vocalist Al Jarreau, who died Sunday at age 76, headlined the 2006 Art Tatum Jazz Heritage Festival in International Park as well as a 1996 indoor concert that was part of a three-day festival. "Al was a friend of the Toledo Jazz Society and supported our Art Tatum Jazz Heritage Festivals," said Jeff Jaffe, president of Harold Jaffe Jewelers and the Art Tatum Jazz Society.
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Columbia police arrested a man for possession with intent to sell over the weekend.
According to a Facebook post from the Columbia Police Dept., officers arrested 21-year-old Dameon LaShawn Alexander during a traffic stop after discovering 3.4 grams of ice (methamphetamine). Alexander is charged with Possession of a scheduled II controlled substance with intent to sale and a misdemeanor possession of marijuana.
Alexander was taken to the Marion County Jail and given a $50,000 bond, according to the statue.
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The growth of the Catholic Church in East Tennessee may be most evident at Easter, when the Diocese of Knoxville welcomes its newest members – those who have participated in the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA), a process of conversion and study in the Catholic faith for catechumens and candidates coming into full communion with the Church.
In recent years, the Diocese of Knoxville has welcomed hundreds of new Catholics into the Church during Easter Vigil Masses at its many parishes.
The same was true for 2017, as more than 200 new Catholics joined the diocese.
At Sacred Heart Cathedral, Bishop Richard F. Stika received 26 new members during the Easter Vigil Mass on April 15.
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Cravings is a blog by Bradenton Herald business reporter Janelle O'Dea sharing her thoughts on all food-related topics, including the Manatee-Sarasota dining scene, agriculture, recipes, the food industry and most of all, the need for a taco truck in downtown Bradenton.
As summer turns to fall, Alaskans go to great lengths to accumulate food and supplies before the landscape plunges into a monthslong frozen darkness.
Russian military planes have targeted the Al-Nusra-controlled area of Syria’s Idlib province where a Su-25 jet was earlier downed by militants, the Russian Defence Ministry said.
The military conducted “a massive precision weapon strike… on areas controlled by the Al-Nusra [terrorist] group,” the ministry said in a statement.
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Moscow confirmed Saturday that a Russian Su-25 jet crashed in Idlib province, probably shot down by a man-portable air-defense system (MANPAD). The pilot ejected, but was killed by militants on the ground, the ministry said.
This time the Bank Chor Riteish Deshmukh has taken a swipe at big guns Shah Rukh Khan 's upcoming film Jab Harry met Sejal too, along with Prabhas' Baahubali 2 to give the audiences a laugh off their spoof. Using poor photoshopping skills following the meme trend, he plastered his face on SRK's and disturbingly enough Vivek 's face on Anushka's.
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SALEM, APRIL 17, 2017 -- Gov. Kate Brown signs Senate Bill 863, which prohibits Oregon marijuana retailers from keeping or sharing customers' personal information. Oregonians who worry about a federal crackdown on legal marijuana use now have an extra layer of protection: Gov. Kate Brown on Monday signed a bill that prohibits the state's marijuana retailers from sharing or keeping information about their customers' identities or purchases.
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Colorado woman sentenced to prison for abandoning children
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — A 26-year-old Colorado woman has been sentenced to eight years in prison for leaving her two young children locked in a bedroom for days while she traveled out of state in March 2017.
Kanesha Godin of Fountain was sentenced Friday for felony child abuse.
Prosecutors say she asked a fellow Fort Carson soldier to check in on and feed the children — ages 3 and 4 — once a day.
The friend, Victoria Louis, said she believed she was giving a baby sitter a break and would lock the children back in the bedroom when she left. Louis was sentenced to 30 days in jail for failing to report the situation.
Police found the children in a dark, hot bedroom with feces spread throughout the room and on themselves. The children were turned over to their father.
An all Czech affair in the quarter-final of the China Open saw Petra Kvitova secure a comprehensive win over Barbora Strycova.
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The Monroe County School Board dug deep into its pockets this week, shelling out $3.2 million for a two-acre site on Stock Island plus $4.2 million to upgrade three high school auditoriums. The property at 6410 5th St .
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Comedian Tiffany Haddish went off on a TMZ papparrazi camera guy for watching her and her friends stuggle with luggage at LAX.
Haddish took to IG to detail a story of landing in Los Angles, only to find a camera guy waiting to ask her questions, without offering to help with her suitcases.
During the rant, the 38-year-old revealed she would’ve answered his questions and even finally revealed who bit Beyonce, if he had only lended a hand.
TMZ released this statement on the matter:
“Truth is … our camera guy was just doing his job — which doesn’t include loading luggage — but there’s always room to lend a helping hand.”
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Barcelona are five points clear at the top of La Liga already after winning all of their opening seven matches this season.
While Atletico Madrid also go into the game unbeaten having won four and drawn three so far, putting them five points behind in fourth place.
And Niguez, who has played every minute of La Liga football this term, is confident his side can derail Barca’s impressive start to the campaign.
But the 22-year-old midfielder admits Atletico could struggle if Barcelona forward Lionel Messi brings his A game to the Wanda Metropolitano.
Autumn, the Greenville, S.C., Zoo’s 12-year-old Masai giraffe, gave birth at 11:52 a.m. Wednesday. The zoo invites the public to submit names for the calf through noon Thursday. Greenville Zoo
I have been screaming about a U.S. recession for a while now, and declining rail traffic appeared to buttress my argument. 2016 carloads fell off in the high single digits.
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(WTVM) – The suspect charged with second-degree murder in connection with the Charlottesville, VA deadly rally attended basic training at Fort Benning.
James Alex Fields Jr. reported to basic military training in August 2015.
He was released from active duty due to a failure to meet training standards in December of 2015.
“As a result, he was never awarded a military occupational skill nor was he assigned to a unit outside of basic training,” the Army stated in a release.
Fields was denied bond Monday morning after he was accused of driving his vehicle into a crowd of protestors and killing one person.
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A senior White House official declared on Tuesday night that the United States would no longer insist on a “two-state solution” to the Israeli-Palestinian Authority (PA) conflict.
The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the United States would not seek to dictate the terms of any eventual peace settlement, but would support what the two sides agree to together.
The Pirates on Tuesday announced that infielder Jung Ho Kang is likely to report late to Spring Training because of his upcoming trial in Korea. Here's the statement of team president Frank Coonelly in full: We have been staying in close contact with Jung Ho, his representatives and his counsel throughout the process.
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As a caregiver, you may have to decide if it is still possible to leave an elderly person in your care alone for an hour, an afternoon or an entire day.
The following questions compiled by San Diego Elder Law Center can guide you in making the decision. If the answer to any question is “no,” it may no longer be advisable for the senior to be left alone for even a short period of time.
If you do decide it’s still safe to leave your senior at home alone, you should regularly reassess the situation. And you may want to start looking into hiring in-home care and respite care to give yourself a break.
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A THIRD man has died over the Easter weekend, the latest murder taking place shortly after 7am on Monday in Abaco.
According to reports, police were called to an area in Murphy Town where the lifeless body of a male was discovered with multiple stab wounds. A doctor pronounced the victim dead at the scene.
Police have no one in custody and no current motive for the homicide, the country's 44th in 2017 according to The Tribune's records.
Police have not identified the victim but The Tribune understands he is Mark Sawyer.
On Sunday, an off-duty police officer was found shot dead shortly after 1am on a service road off Coral Harbour Road. He has been identified as Sgt 102 Charles Greenslade.
Around 9pm on Saturday, a man was standing outside a home at Twin Close, Ridgeland, when a man with a handgun approached and shot him before fleeing on foot. The victim was pronounced dead on the scene. Police have not identified him but The Tribune understands he is 21-year-old Quinton Smith.
WEST SENECA, N.Y. (WIVB) – The Erie County Sheriff’s Mounted Reserve Unit will again collect food and cash donations for the Food Bank of WNY this weekend.
The unit’s 16th annual Mounted for Meals food drive will be held 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday in front of the Market in the Square in the Southgate Plaza, 940 Union Road, West Seneca.
Eight deputies on horses will be collecting donations. All donations are accepted, but the items that are needed the most are as follows:
Frozen turkeys or hams
Canned vegetables
Canned soups
Tomato sauce
Pasta
Bags or boxes of rice
Tuna fish
Peanut butter
Diapers
Infant formula
The semi-annual food drive has collected tons of food donations for the Food Bank of WNY, as well as over $15,000 in cash donations.
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Washington Capitals owner Ted Leonsis flew 200 Monumental Sports & Entertainment employees to Las Vegas for Games 1 and 2 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Las Vegas Knights and put them up in the Excalibur for one night, according to Scott Allen of the Washington Post.
Half of the group traveled to Vegas on Monday, and the other 100 made the trip on Wednesday.
"I just stopped dead in my tracks, I was so excited," Lorin Hranicka, Monumental's director of suite client services, told Allen. "Just being in the Stanley Cup finals is absolutely amazing. I can't even explain the feeling."
"It's truly amazing and out of this world," Omar Castro, a guest relations manager, added. "I never expected an owner of the company to do this. We get to share in this with them. ... He's thinking of us as part of a family, as part of the experience."
A Seattle Seahawks staff member tries to remove Seahawks defensive tackle Quinton Jefferson, left, from the field as an object thrown from the stands hits them during the closing moments of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017, in Jacksonville, Fla. Jacksonville won 30-24. Stephen B. Morton AP Photo
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SHANGHAI The southern Chinese city of Guangzhou has put fresh curbs on homeowners selling their homes quickly after purchasing in an attempt to cool the property market, the official Xinhua news agency reported.
Homeowners will only be able to resell a property two years after they obtain an ownership certificate, according to the new rules that go into effect on Friday. These apply to both new and second-hand homes, Xinhua said.
The new restrictions come two weeks after the city said it would allow unmarried people and non-local residents to buy only one home in the city, and raised the minimum down payment on second homes to 50 percent.
China's red-hot property market has been resisting cooling measures and purchase restrictions - first imposed by big cities but now adopted by smaller cities. Nationwide home sales surged in the first two months of the year despite such government measures, data showed.
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* Sees H1 FY 2017 net profit to increase by 23.2 percent to 31.2 percent, or to be 615.6 million yuan to 655.6 million yuan
* Says H1 FY 2016 net profit was 499.7 million yuan
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New Year's Eve doesn't get Billy Crystal in the dancing mood We’re told the “When Harry Met Sally” star was celebrating with his family at the Four Seasons in Punta Mita, Mexico.
Larry David, Bob Newhart and Billy Crystal get serious The top comics were seen at a serious ceremony at the Official Residence of Canada — honoring David Steinberg’s investiture into the Order of Canada.
YEREVAN, AUGUST 14, ARMENPRESS. St. Gregory the Illuminator church has been consecrated in the Russian city of Vladimir on August 13, the Armenian-Russian independent information center told Armenpress.
The construction of the church lasted nearly 10 years with the efforts of the local Armenians.
The church is 37 meters high, 250 tons of Armenian tuff (type of rock) has been used for cover.
Nearly 30.000 Armenians live in Vladimir city.
Armenia’s Ambassador to Russia Vardan Toghanyan said at the moment there are 47 Armenian churches in Russia.
An Urbana woman who admitted taking part in mugging a woman in Champaign last year has been sentenced to a form of probation. Danasia Burnside, 22, whose last known address was in the 900 block of Country Squire Drive, pleaded guilty Monday before Judge Tom Difanis to battery, admitting that she took part in hitting a woman at a party in the 0-100 block of East Armory Avenue on July 24. She was sentenced to a year of conditional discharge, a form of probation that requires no reporting to a probation officer, and 25 hours of public service.
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The founders of dental practice MyDental are investing more than €1 million in a combined GP and dental service that it said would create 30 jobs. The company, which has clinics in Ballsbridge and Cherrywood in Dublin, will be rebranded MyMedical.
“For too long the dental and GP sector in Ireland failed to take on the challenges, resulting in costs and accessibility being out of reach for many people. We have adopted the ‘Ryanair approach’ to medical care. We work to make quality medical care accessible,” said Gerard Egan, clinical spokesperson for the company.
Mr Egan said the company’s pricing structure and opening hours were designed to make medical and dental care more accessible to individuals and families.
WESTFORD, MA (WHDH) - A Billerica woman was killed Thursday night in a rollover crash on Interstate 495 in Westford.
Massachusetts State Police say Lynne Tierney, 50, was driving a 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer near Exit 32 when she lost control, crashed into the median and rolled over around 5:50 p.m.
Tierney was pronounced dead at the scene.
The cause of this crash is under investigation.
No additional details were immediately available.
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Even though firework possession and use is banned in Nevada County, there’s still bound to be people firing them off. And so Sammie’s Friend’s co-founder, Cheryl Wicks, says they usually end up with a few spooked animals, mostly dogs, at the county’s animal shelter…
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Wicks says the fireworks shows at the Fairgrounds and Lake Wildwood are also a source of stress for some pets. One important precaution is making sure your animal has proper identification, should it manage to run away…
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Otherwise, Wicks also urges people to keep their pets inside, if at all possible, and in a quiet area.
Time winding down to apply for Shimano scholarship program
LADSON, S.C. — For graduating high school seniors, undergrad and graduate students interested in fisheries, wildlife and natural resource fields of study, the application period for the Shimano Varsity Program Scholarships is winding down.
Shimano North American Fishing, Inc., is awarding up to $30,000 in financial assistance to future leaders in conservation, fisheries and wildlife sciences and management, according to the company.
Application forms – with a May 31 deadline – are available on the Shimano website at Shimano Varsity Program Scholarship. The program is open to U.S. and Canadian high school seniors, college undergraduate and graduate students who are members of B.A.S.S., and majoring in biology, fisheries, wildlife or a natural resource related field.
Successful applicants will be notified by July 1. The award is made directly to the student winner and can be used as needed for tuition, textbooks or living expenses.
DENVER (AP) — Two Arapahoe County sheriff’s deputies have been cleared of criminal wrongdoing in the October shooting death of a retired deputy who pulled a gun on them.
Matt Maillaro, senior chief deputy district attorney in the 18th Judicial District, determined that the deputies had no choice but to shoot 50-year-old Mark Bidon, who pointed a loaded handgun at a third deputy in the sheriff’s office parking lot.
The Denver Post reported Monday that Bidon was shot nine times. He left the sheriff’s department in 2010.
The deputies were not injured in the incident. Julie Brooks, a sheriff’s spokeswoman, says they were put on administrative leave after the shooting, but have returned to their normal duties.
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WOODLAND — A Yolo County sheriff’s deputy was involved in a crash in Woodland on Monday night.
The two-vehicle crash happened near Pioneer Avenue and East Gibson Avenue about 7:49 p.m.
According to the Woodland police, the deputy was driving an unmarked county-owned vehicle. The deputy was not injured. Two people in the other car were taken to an area hospital. Their conditions are not known.
"Now, we played before the show and I destroyed you," Corden boasted, much to Cube's confusion. The rapper's Big3 league will feature retired NBA legends including Kenyon Martin, Chauncey Billups, Allen Iverson and Jason Williams competing against each other on in half-court games.
"You are starting a pro three-on-three basketball league," Corden said. "It's gonna be amazing," Corden said. "It's such a good idea." Check out Corden's pre-interview basketball challenge with Ice Cube and pay particular attention to those camera angles here.
Joe McKnight, the former NFL and USC running back who was shot and killed in December during a traffic incident, was a member of the Trojans offense the last time they played in a Rose Bowl game. The team will honor him when it takes the field in Pasadena on Monday.
Helmet decals for the day. Honoring the late Joe McKnight. Remembered forever. #FightOn pic.twitter.com/kwO42NKmPo — USC FB Equipment (@USCEquipment) January 2, 2017
The game is a rematch of USC’s last appearance in The Granddaddy of them All, when it beat Penn State 38-24. McKnight carried the ball only five times for 13 yards.
Metrorail arrests 14 for cable theft since start of 2018
Metrorail has arrested 14 suspected cable thieves since the start of the year in attempts to clamp down on criminals paralysing its service.
CAPE TOWN - Metrorail has arrested 14 suspected cable thieves since the start of the year in attempts to clamp down on criminals paralysing its service.
Yesterday, officials made five arrests in the Bonteheuwel area all within a space of 90 minutes.
In January alone, officials arrested nine suspected cable thieves.
This coming Monday will mark 4 weeks since services on Metrorail's notorious Central Line were suspended due to ongoing vandalism and attacks.
Metrorail's Riana Scott said, “The central line remains suspended, no tickets are sold and communities are advised that the overhead electricity remains live as technicians work on the field.”
It's still unclear when exactly operations on this route will resume.
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On Sunday, February 4, Spotlight on the News will focus on the AARP and the Michigan Humane Society (MHS). What's on the 2018 agenda of these two important organizations? Our guests will include: Nancy LeaMond, National Executive Vice President, AARP; Matt Pepper, President & CEO, MHS; Paul Huxley, Past Board Chair, MHS; and Alicia Smith, Co-Anchor, Channel 7 Action News This Morning.
Spotlight on the News, now in its 51st season, is Michigan's longest-running weekly news and public affairs television program. It airs every Sunday at 10:00 a.m. on WXYZ-TV/Channel 7 in Detroit and 2:30 p.m. on 23.1 WKAR-HD in East Lansing and 6 p.m. on 23.2 WKAR World.
Tottenham Hotspur manager, Mauricio Pochettino, has said the rest of the Premier League will be supporting them when they play Chelsea on Wednesday.
Spurs defeated Watford 4-1 on New Year’s Day, to maintain a 10-point gap between them and the Blues.
Chelsea travel to White Hart Lane, looking to extend their winning run to 14 matches and Pochettino says his team would get the kind of support Leicester City got last season.
“Maybe we will feel how Leicester felt last season – all the teams with them, against us!” he said after the match at Vicarage Road.
“Chelsea arrive in very good shape but we are too after the last few games. It will be a very tough game but it’s a great opportunity for us to stop them, try to reduce the gap.
“It’s important for the Premier League for us to win, to try to stop them. In the end our challenge is to be in the top four.”
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Kerry Luna, senior sales coordinator and wedding specialist with Randy Peters Catering, joined us in the kitchen to talk about what she does for couples leading up to their special day. We are proud to have them providing the catering service for Studio40 Live's American Hero Wedding. The bride of our wedding, Lyssa Gomez, also came on to hang out with us and sample some food served by chef Pete Treleven.
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Check out the guy smoking a cigarette while standing near the pumps at this gas station. He’s asked to stop, but doesn’t, so an employee gets a fire extinguisher and sprays him from head to toe. Priceless
Taylor Sheridan isn’t afraid to embrace genre. His Wind River plays more like an unusually well-made episode of CSI: Wyoming than the highly anticipated directorial effort from the screenwriter of Hell or High Water (which may well have been last year’s best-written film).
Set in the desolate, snow-covered Wind River reservation, it follows the efforts of expert marksman and haunted tough guy Cory Lambert (Jeremy Renner) and tenderfoot FBI agent Jane Banner (Elizabeth Olsen) as they investigate the death of a local teenage girl found frozen in the middle of nowhere. It’s a solid mystery setup: The girl, who may have been raped, appears to have been running away from something, and our heroes need to find out not just who’s responsible for her murder but what terrified her so.
He replied, "It's been 15 years but over the last two years, I've kind of reconnected with Paul [Stanley] and Gene [Simmons]. I reconnected with Paul on the [Free cover] track 'Fire and Water' [on Frehley's own album 2016's Origins Vol. I]. He actually shot a video with me. So that was a lot of fun and it was good to reconnect with an old buddy.
"And then more recently, I did two songs with Gene for this new studio record that will be coming out. And then I did a [Hurricane Harvey] charity event with Gene in Minneapolis. That was a big success.
"And just a couple of weeks ago, I was with Gene, he invited me to come up to Los Angeles because he was doing an event for The Vault [Simmons' mammoth box set], and he wanted me to come up and perform with him. And we exchanged some great stories. We had a lot of fun." Read his comments about his go-to guitars - here.
Despite the scattered showers, we saw Saturday some people just couldn't resist hitting the water.
World number two Simona Halep had a horror show journey to reach the WTA Cincinnati Masters this week involving a scary private plane flight and a six-hour car trip.
The 25-year-old Romanian lost in the WTA Toronto semi-finals and was convinced to take a private plane flight for the first time to travel to Cincinnati.
"When I saw the plane the first time, I was scared," Halep said. "It was too small. We had to stop in Buffalo for the (US) customs. I said that was enough.
"I was white. I felt I had no air. I said, 'That's enough for me.' That plane was moving too much. I wanted to be safe on the ground."
So Halep and coach Darren Cahill rented a car and shared a six-hour drive from Buffalo to Cincinnati. Halep handled the steering wheel for two hours of the journey and otherwise enjoyed the scenery.
"Mostly just the trees," she said. "The view was really good."
As for private planes, she is still willing to try them, with a caveat.
"A big plane yes," she said. "A small one no. Never again."
While Kobe Bryant isn’t playing anymore, he hasn’t stop being one of the League’s most vocal advocates for women’s basketball.
Whether he’s tweeting about current Connecticut Sun star Rachel Banham’s 60-point explosion in college, saying Jewell Loyd is like a “little sister” to him or witnessing Diana Taurasi break the WNBA’s scoring record in person, Kobe is always out in front in support of the W.
In the video above, he talks about how much of a diehard fan of the League his daughter is and how inspiring it is for up-and-coming female basketball players. He also mentions how meaningful the League’s stars, both past and present, are as role models to girls like his daughter, who grow up dreaming to be WNBA champions.
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Spring is a busy time in the garden and gardeners often find themselves with a list of chores to complete. If you are looking for some inspiration, join us at our Spring Open Garden Day from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday at 2101 E. Earhart Ave., Stockton. Master Gardeners will be working in the garden and will be available to answer your gardening questions.
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AFTER successfully touring her stage play Under the Mango Tree in Canada and the United States for more than eight years, Fiji-born stage actress Veenesh Dubois feels it is time to give back to her country of birth. For those who do not know her, Veenesh is a playwright and actress who has acted in many stage plays in theatres around Canada and the US.
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Lil Yachty made his appearance very special at The Grammy’s over the weekend. Yachty fans will never be able to forget his new grillz that he made sure the cameras got a picture of. The rainbow grillz got a lot of attention on social media some fans shading his grillz by calling them skittles. These aren’t any ordinary type of skittles, it has been reported that Lil Yachty paid 35k for his rainbow grillz.
Icebox Diamonds & Watches, the company who sold Yachty his grillz said, “Each tooth is a different jewel white, blue and yellow diamonds, red rubies and green emeralds to match his vibrant personality.”
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Rome - Italian police said they have arrested a young man suspected of opening fire on foreigners from a vehicle in central Italy on Saturday, wounding several people.
After the attack in the town of Macerata, the suspect got out of his car and made a fascist salute while wearing a tricolour scarf, according to Italian media.
He was allegedly found to be carrying a gun when he was arrested.
Six people including "people of colour" have allegedly been injured, four of them seriously, media reported.
Police said in a tweet that "the wounded persons are of foreign nationality".
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand was direct. "President Trump should resign," she told CNN's Christiane Amanpour today in response to a question about her remarks about holding Trump to the same standard as Harvey Weinstein.
"These allegations are credible. They are numerous. I've heard these women's testimony and many of them are heartbreaking," she said, before restating her belief that he should resign.
Gillibrand added, "Whether he will ever hold himself accountable is something you can't hold your breath for, so Congress should have hearings. They should do their investigation. They should have appropriate investigations of his behavior and hold him accountable."
And now you understand why there's such a right-wing freakout over "due process" for Al Franken, right?
India's Narcotics Control Bureau has recovered 1.3 kilograms of fine quality Colombian cocaine stashed in 90 capsules from the stomach of a Nigerian , who had come to Delhi from Lome, Togo. According to The Times of India, the accused was taken to hospital where an X-ray confirmed the presence of foreign bodies in his stomach.
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NEW YORK -- Harvey Weinstein won't testify before the New York grand jury that's weighing whether to indict him on rape and other sex charges.
A statement issued through a spokesman Wednesday says Weinstein's lawyers decided there wasn't enough time to prepare him to testify. They say he learned the specific charges and the accusers' identities only after turning himself in Friday, with a deadline set for Wednesday afternoon to testify or not.
They say his request for more time was denied.
Prosecutors haven't immediately commented.
Weinstein faces rape and criminal sex act charges involving two women in New York. Dozens more women have accused him of sexual misconduct ranging from harassment to assault in various locales.
The 66-year-old former movie mogul has consistently denied all allegations of nonconsensual sex.
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And that's why at 4 a.m. on Easter Sunday, he received a notification from his home security system while at his parent's home in Abilene. "So I pull it up and there he is," said Shirley, as he described watching his own home being burglarized live.
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CHRISTMAS in Cooroy was another huge success, with thousands of people jumping into the cornucopia of Christmas activities, despite a little rain.
Friday night kicked off with the official turning on of the beautiful Studio Steel Christmas tree.
Year 6 Cooroy State School student Anjali, who had a stroke earlier in the year, had set herself a goal to be able to walk to do the official duty of turning on tree.
The crowd were touched by her tenacity and cheered her on as she made the walk to the tree.
Lane Hoffman and Alex Blake were the winners of the Great Santa Race, with about 30 competitors donned in Santa suits racing up the main street of Cooroy.
Spectators lined the street for the street parade and the floats were top quality again.
More than 30 businesses and community groups participated and the Stories, Books & Authors theme was a big hit with young and old alike.
Faith Hill and Tim McGraw wished their daughter Maggie a happy 19th birthday on social media this weekend with a pair of sweet notes and adorable pics.
Happy Birthday to Maggie who is 19 years old today!!!!! How is this possible? To one of the most adventurous, funniest and hardworking young ladies I know. So happy to have you home even if it is only for a couple more weeks. We love you! A post shared by Faith Hill (@faithhill) on Aug 12, 2017 at 10:05am PDT
“Happy birthday to Maggie, who is 19 years old today!! How is this possible?” Hill wrote on Instagram alongside a throwback photo of her, Tim and Maggie.
“To one of the most adventurous, funniest and hardworking ladies I know…We love you!”
McGraw also praised Maggie’s daring spirit by sharing a pic of her scuba diving with the caption, “Your sisters, mom and I are so proud of you and your adventurous spirit…Stay curious! We love you!”
Maggie is one of three daughters the country couple shares according to Entertainment Tonight.
A Melbourne driver has had a miraculous escape after a semi-trailer carrying scrap metal ended up on top of his car in a freeway crash.
The truck and car collided on the Western Ring Road between the Hume Highway and Pascoe Vale Road at Glenroy at 4am on Tuesday.
But neither the truck driver or man driving the car, both in their 40s, were injured in the crash.
A semi-trailer has crashed over a barrier and smashed onto a car on a busy Melbourne highway
The dramatic crash caused lanes on the Western Ring Road to be closed, bringing traffic to a crawl ahead of peak hour.
A crane will go to the scene after peak hour to remove the truck, which is loaded with scrap metal.
Meanwhile, a five-car pileup caused further traffic chaos after the vehicle collided at the on-ramp to the Ring Road from the Tulla Freeway, 3AW Breakfast reports.
The crash closed lanes on the Western Ring Road, bringing traffic to a crawl before peak hour
Charlie Hunnam, Sienna Miller, and Robert Pattinson hit the red carpet together at the premiere of their movie The Lost City of Z during the 2017 Berlinale International Film Festival on Tuesday (February 14) at the Zoo Palast in Berlin, Germany.
The three actors were joined at the event by their director James Gray.
Earlier in the day, the cast stepped out at a photo call to promote the upcoming Amazon Studios movie, in select theaters on April 14 and nationwide on April 21.
FYI: Robert is wearing a Dior Homme coat, turtleneck, pants, and boots. Sienna is wearing a Christian Dior dress.
25+ pictures inside of the cast of The Lost City of Z at the premiere…
MOSCOW The decision by British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson to cancel a visit to Moscow later this month shows a lack of understanding of events in Syria, Russia's foreign ministry said on Sunday.
Johnson cancelled the visit, scheduled for April 10, after a poison gas attack in a rebel-held area of Syria prompted the United States to launch missile strikes against a Syrian airbase.
The Russian ministry said the decision to cancel the visit showed once more that there was little to gain from talking to Britain, which it said had no real influence over world affairs.
(Reporting by Alexander Winning, editing by Larry King)
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Dec 12 (Reuters) - Sundy Land Investment Co Ltd:
* SAYS IT PLANS TO BOOST PROPERTY UNIT'S REGISTERED CAPITAL BY 1.0 BILLION YUAN ($151.13 million) TO 1.5 BILLION YUAN Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2B86as6 Further company coverage: ($1 = 6.6170 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
3TV debuted the new set on Tuesday, May 29! This time lapse video shows how it all came together.
Volunteers from Nickelodeon spent Friday, April 20, brightening the grounds of David Starr Jordan Middle School for their annual Viacom Community Day.
The volunteers painted a mural on the sixth-grade patio which features a cougar and a cub (Jordan’s mascot is the cougar) and the message of “Kindness is Courage,” according to school principal Stacy Cashman.
They also built benches around the trees to provide additional seating for the school’s sixth-graders who eat lunch on the patio area, which did not have much seating to begin with. Volunteers also weeded and trimmed existing gardens throughout the campus and mulched flower beds.
“We are so grateful for their ‘Shimmer and Shine’ crew who worked so hard to beautify our campus,” commented Cashman. “The students were so excited today and the pride they felt was obvious in their smiling faces.”
Bollywood diva Kareena Kapoor Khan enjoyed some downtime with her ‘orignal veeres’, Amrita Arora, sister Karisma Kapoor and Malaika Arora.
Amrita Arora took to Instagram to share the alluring moments as she wrote, “The original veere,s ???????????????? #girlpower?? #girlsforever @rheakapoor @sonamkapoor #peepsforlife?????? #veeresforlife???? @reallyswara @shikhatalsania @therealkarismakapoor @malaikaarorakhanofficial @mallika_bhat #mybeebo #veerediwedding #kareenakapoorkhan.”
Kareena looked stunning in a black top and blue flared denim. Karisma Kapoor, Amrita Arora, and Malaika Arora also looked super stylish.
The star has been on a promotional spree for her comeback film, ‘Veere Di Wedding’ which is slated to release on June 1.
The movie also stars Sonam Kapoor Ahuja, Swara Bhaskar, Shikha Talsaniaand Sumeet Vyas.
Hyderabad police has arrested a 36-year-old man for his derogatory remarks against 'Bharat Mata'. A case was registered against Vijay Kumar on 7th December for making derogatory remarks against Bharat Mata.
A complaint filed by T. Kunal Rao, 30, a businessman living at Hussaini Alam, stating that Vijay had allegedly said in his speech 'How many husbands does Bharat Mata have? Three crores'.
According to Deccan Chronicle, the complaint stated, "He had also made a hate speech earlier in August," police said. A case was booked against the man under relevant sections of the IPC.
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As thousands of South Sudanese refugees continue to pour into Uganda to escape attacks from armed forces, the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) is sounding the alarm. It says the dire situation has created the third largest largest refugee crisis after Syria and Afghanistan. VOA's Mariama Diallo reports.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) - U.S. Attorney Mike Stuart has been recused from representing the federal government in a case involving former Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship's criminal mine safety conviction.
The Charleston Gazette-Mail cites court records that say the entire U.S. Attorney's Office for Southern West Virginia has been recused based upon the appearance or existence of conflicts of interest. Stuart declined to explain the recusal's reason to the newspaper.
Blankenship, who lost a bid for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate, was convicted in 2015 of conspiracy to violate federal mine safety and health standards. He spent a year in prison. He says the conviction should be thrown out as documents weren't shared that could have helped his case.
U.S. Attorney for Eastern Kentucky, Robert M. Duncan Jr., will now handle the case.
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Man Utd players need to stand up to Jose Mourinho over his Luke Shaw treatment, says Chris Sutton
That is according to BBC Sport pundit and former Celtic striker Chris Sutton.
Shaw has once again been publicly criticised by Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho.
The left-back has been a common theme of press conferences ever since Mourinho arrived at Old Trafford in 2016.
Shaw has played just 18 Premier League games in total under the Portuguese and was dragged off at half-time of the FA Cup quarter-final win over Brighton on Saturday.
Another Tire Collection Event
The Imperial Valley Resource Management Agency will hold two recycling events this Saturday.
At the events , Imperial Valley residents can turn in up to 9 passenger and light truck tires for recycling. With a written exemption from the county Environmental Health Department up to 20 tires may be turned in. No tires will be accepted from tire businesses. There will also be a free collection of computers , monitors and televisions. This Saturday the City of Westmorland will host an event from 7:00 a.m. to Noon at 201 West 1st Street , next to the water plant. The City of Calexico will host an event from 7:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at 545 Pierce Avenue , by the water plant. You must show proof of residency.
A corpse was discovered on Wednesday, February 15 along a by-road in the Kegalle area.
According to the Kegalle Police, the remains were discovered based on a tip off.
The identity of the female victim is yet to be ascertained. The victim is believed to be between the age of 30 and 35 years.
Moreno Valley will swear in its newest council member Friday, June 16, at City Hall.
Ulises Cabrera, a 22-year-old Moreno Valley College student, was elected in the June 6 special election to the District 4 council seat vacated by Yxstian Gutierrez when he was elected mayor in November.
The ceremony is set for 4 p.m. in the council chamber at City Hall, 14177 Frederick St.
Cabrera’s first meeting as a council member will be Tuesday, June 20.
Miller (knee) has been cleared to begin a rehab assignment Wednesday, Paul Hoynes of Cleveland.com reports.
The Indians have yet to determine which affiliate Miller will report to for the assignment, but it's expected that he'll only need one appearance before being activated ahead of the weekend series with the Royals. Miller was able to complete his second bullpen session Sunday without issue, and assuming he incurs no setbacks during the rehab outing, he should immediately step back into his usual role as the Indians' top stopper out of the bullpen.
April 24 (Reuters) - CEDILLA THERAPEUTICS:
* CEDILLA THERAPEUTICS, A NEW BIOTECHNOLOGY COMPANY, SAYS LAUNCHED APRIL 24 WITH $56.2 MILLION IN SERIES A FUNDING FROM THIRD ROCK VENTURES Source text for Eikon: (Reuters.Briefs@thomsonreuters.com)
Welcome to the live news blog where you'll find all the latest news and traffic, travel, sport and weather updates for Hull and East Yorkshire on Monday, December 12.
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President Trump’s National Security Advisor, Michael Flynn has resigned after just 25 days. The Mt Vernon officer who was shot in the head will be returning home from the hospital today! And we now have the first black Bachelorette ever! Listen here!
The entire Charlottesville community continues to mourn the death of Heather Heyer, we sat down and spoke with her employer, Larry Miller.
Rabid raccoon killed by dog near Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Health officials say a groundhog killed by a dog near Pittsburgh has tested positive for rabies.
The Allegheny County health department says the groundhog was brought to one of its facilities after a dog killed it in Mount Lebanon.
Officials say this is the ninth rabid animal reported in the county so far this year. The others were four raccoons and four bats.
County residents are being warned to avoid stray animals and wildlife, even if the animals appear healthy. They should also have their pets vaccinated and watch for unusual behavior.
Rabies is a virus transmitted by an animal bite or scratch, and such exposures are almost always fatal when left untreated.
Why isn't the probability of anything happening always 50 percent? That is, either it will happen, or it won't. - Tom Lane in Georgetown, Texas You're erroneously equating "probability" with "possibility."
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With growing public consciousness of the challenges transgender individuals face, a pair of Democratic lawmakers wants to ensure New Jersey law protects all citizens — regardless of gender identity and expression — when it comes to health insurance coverage and key social services. (Read More)
A Crawley road has been closed after a vehicle hit a lamppost this afternoon (April 24).
The collision has taken place on the A2220 Haslett Avenue, the Crawley squareabout, close to the Hawth Park Inn Harvester and the junction with Russell Way.
The lamppost is currently leaning into the road and it has been closed by emergency services.
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DeShone Kizer got some very public first-team offense reps in Tuesday’s practice session. On Wednesday, the second-round pick officially signed his rookie contract with the Cleveland Browns.
#Browns QB DeShone Kizer has officially signed his rookie contract. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) June 14, 2017
Per an AP report, the Toledo native’s deal in Cleveland projects to be worth nearly $5 million and includes a $1.7 million signing bonus. As a second-round pick, there is no fifth-year option.
Kizer is engaged in a three-headed battle for the order of the Browns’ QB depth chart, one which isn’t even close to being settled at this point.
The most prominent rookie still unsigned remains safety Jabrill Peppers.
Feb 1 (Reuters) - Black Hills Corp:
* QTRLY EARNINGS PER SHARE FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS $1.30
* REPORTS 2017 FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR RESULTS
* SEES FY 2018 ADJUSTED NON-GAAP EARNINGS PER SHARE $3.30 TO $3.50 FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
* Q4 ADJUSTED NON-GAAP EARNINGS PER SHARE $0.98 FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
* SEES CAPITAL SPENDING FOR 2018 OF $431 MILLION‍​
* BLACK HILLS- REDUCED GUIDANCE FOR 2018 EARNINGS PER SHARE FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS, AS ADJUSTED, TO BE IN RANGE OF $3.30 TO $3.50 PER SHARE​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Woman shot on West Side
A woman was shot early Tuesday on the West Side.
The 25-year-old was a passenger in a vehicle at 12:36 a.m. in the 300 block of South Maplewood when a male fired shots from an alley, according to Chicago Police.
She suffered a gunshot wound to the back and was taken to Stroger Hospital, where her condition was stabilized, police said.
Transcript for Puerto Rico's Maria death toll climbs to 64, as FEMA assistance tops $1 billion
A couple of stark you updates about the situation in Puerto Rico some two months following hurricane Maria. The official death total has now risen to 64 although other reports indicate it may be more than a thousand. The federal assistance price tag has now topped one billion dollars. And the island's power grid remains a mess it's still unclear just how many people remain in the dark but officials say that about 65%. Of power generation. Has been restored.
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Metal salts are packed into a firework as pea to plum sized pellets called stars.
After a firework is ignited, a lift charge propels the firework into the sky while a fuse slowly burns into the interior of the firework shell.
As the fuse reaches the core of the firework, it explodes.
The heat given off by the combustion reaction causes electrons in the metal atoms to be excited to higher energy levels.
Different metals will have a different energy gap between their ground and excited states, leading to the emission of different colours.
John Conkling, a professor of chemistry at Washington College, recently demonstrated the science behind fireworks in a video for the non-profit American Chemical Society.
'Without chemistry, you couldn't have the burning mixtures.
'Without the burning mixtures, you wouldn't have fireworks,' Conkling said.
FILE PHOTO: A Union Jack flag flutters next to European Union flags ahead of a visit from Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron at the EU Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium February 16, 2016. REUTERS/Yves Herman/File photo
BRUSSELS European Union leaders will pledge on Wednesday to stand united in "constructive" talks with Britain on its exit from the EU to reduce uncertainty for citizens and businesses, a draft document showed just hours before London's formal notification to quit.
The draft does not mention the possibility that the two sides will fail to reach an agreement by the end of the two-year period envisaged by EU law. This removed a remark from an earlier version that the EU would be ready for a "no deal" option though it did not desire it.
(Reporting By Jan Strupczewski; editing by Philip Blenkinsop)
A 35-year-old man has been arrested following a disturbance involving three men in the Merkinch area of Inverness.
Police said the incident happened at about 02:00.
Two men, aged 34 and 24, were injured and taken to Raigmore Hospital.
Detectives have urged anyone with information or who saw anything unusual in the Huntly Street and Gilbert Street areas in the early hours of Saturday to contact them.
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US official: Trump to rescind Obama-era guidance that called for schools to consider race in admissions
KTTZ-TV is continuing our MEET THE TEAM spotlight, where you can get to know a little more about the people who make all the magic happen at your local PBS station! Meet Jacob Gurley, a Producer at KTTZ!
If you had a million pennies to make a sculpture, what would it be?
I would stack the pennies on top of each other to form one giant penny tower almost a mile high.
Name something about Texas Tech that makes it special for you.
The people are what make Texas Tech special. They will provide the resources to help you succeed if you are willing to take the opportunity.
What was your favorite toy when you were a kid?
My favorite toy growing up was probably a video camera. I was always filming movies, most of which never made it out of the camera.
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I've always been interested in communicating stories through video and KTTZ gives me the opportunity to do what I love every day.
DYNASTY – Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at 9pm on CW50 – GONNA FIND OUT WHO’S NAUGHTY OR NICE – The Carringtons’ plan for a peaceful holiday are spoiled by two new arrivals and the scandals they bring with them. Blake (Grant Show) faces a power struggle with his own father (guest stat Bill Smitrovich); meanwhile Fallon (Elizabeth Gillies) attempts to reunite the Colbys. Nathalie Kelley, James Mackay, Alan Dale, Rafael de la Fuente, Robert C. Riley and Sam Adegoke also star. Paul Sabbaga wrote the episode, directed by Brad Silberling (#109). Original airdate 12/13/2017.
Keith Urban had a special guest by his side as he headlined a free New Year's Eve concert in Nashville, Tennessee - his wife Nicole Kidman. The country music star counted down to 2017 during the Music City Midnight free outdoor concert by paying tribute to artists who died in 2016, and performed a medley of Leonard Cohen's Hallelujah, Glenn Frey's Take It Easy, Merle Haggard's Mama Tried and Prince's Purple Rain.
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Federal Education Minister Simon Birmingham wants smartphones banned from classrooms, saying they are a distraction and “a platform for bullying”.
• When our private lives become public on social media
The recent death of 14-year-old Amy “Dolly” Everett , a victim of cyber-bullying, has put the spotlight on the issue of access to social media and the harm it causes.
“There’s almost no reason students shouldn’t have their phones switched off and in their lockers while they’re at school,” Senator Birmingham said.
“Although learning to work with technology is essential, phones can be a distraction from lessons and a platform for bullying unless schools have the right policies in place.”
Hear Poland’s President speak about defending Poland in our video gallery at the bottom of the Post Eagle’s website.
The President states: I will never come to terms with slandering Poland and with false accusations.
Local country group Temecula Road is bringing some twang to the NASCAR NXS 300 in Fontana to belt out the National Anthem on Saturday, March 17.
The teen trio will also headline the pre-race concert at noon in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Fan Zone at Auto Club Speedway.
The rising country stars have opened for top acts such as Josh Turner, Sara Evans, the Eli Young Band and Martina McBride. They will also perform at this year’s Stagecoach Country Music Festival in Indio.
Tickets start at $30; Kids 12 and under with a Lefty’s Kids Club membership get free general admission showing their membership card with a paid adult. Gates open to the O’Reilly Auto Parts Fan Zone at 9:00 a.m. and the NXS 300 race starts at 2:00 p.m., Auto Club Speedway, 9300 Cherry Ave., in Fontana. 800-944-7223, autoclubspeedway.com.
Tue, Feb 14: Mount Royal University President David Docherty says students are banding together in the wake of the death of two instructors.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Scientists have witnessed the first modern case of what they call "river piracy" and they blame global warming.
Most of the water gushing from a glacier in northwest Canada last year suddenly switched from one river to another.
That changed the Slims River from a deep, raging river to something so shallow that it barely was above a scientist's high top sneakers at midstream. It also means the water from the glacier ends up in the Pacific Ocean instead of the Arctic's Bering Sea.
Study chief author Dan Shugar of the University of Washington Tacoma said it seemed to happen in about one day last May. A canyon formed at the end of the glacier, rerouting the water to another river.
The study is published in Monday's journal Nature Geoscience.
Two suspects have been nabbed in connection with the alleged abduction‚ rape‚ sexual exploitation and trafficking of a 17-year-old Lichtenburg girl.
Captain Tlangelani Rikhotso in the North West said an operation to save the girl was carried out by the Hawks’ Serious Organised Crime Unit‚ assisted by the Mahikeng Tactical Response Team.
She was allegedly abducted at a hiking spot in Lichtenburg. It was not immediately clear when this occurred. This week the Hawks acted on a tip-off and‚ with the assistance of the TRT‚ went to the suspected house unannounced and arrested the two suspects.
Reds fans can receive free tickets and a limited-edition t-shirt for donating blood through the Hoxworth Blood Center.
The 11th annual Reds Week blood drive will take place Monday, June 19 to Saturday, June 24.
During this week-long event, people can donate blood, plasma or platelets at a Hoxworth Neighborhood Donor Center. If you donate, you will receive a limited-edition Reds t-shirt and two tickets to a Reds game.
"Partnering with the Cincinnati Reds has been one of our most successful ways to bring in donors and bolster our blood supply during the summer months, which is usually a difficult time for blood banks across the nation,” said Alecia Lipton, spokesperson for Hoxworth Blood Center.
Hoxworth says during the summer months they experience a drop in blood donations accompanied by an increase in blood usage.
Due to the popularity of this event, appointments are highly encouraged.
Donors should call (513) 451-0910 or visit www.hoxworth.org/reds to schedule.
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The Red Hot Chilli Pipers, the most famous bagpipe band on the planet will be at the Akron Civic on Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at 8:00 P.M. (Akron Civi Theatre)
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Sigma Labs Inc
* Sigma Labs announces financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2017 and provides corporate update
* Sigma Labs Inc - revenue for three months ended June 30, 2017, was $290,553, as compared to revenue of $93,824 during same period in 2016
* Qtrly loss per share $0.22‍​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
PRICE — The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is hosting a "Listen to the Owls Night" on the evening of Thursday, April 5.
The free event, which will be held in conjunction with owl surveys in south-central Utah, will start at the Desert Lake Waterfowl Management Area east of Elmo and conclude in Huntington Canyon.
"Great horned owls, barn owls and screech owls are common species in Utah," Morgan Jacobsen, regional conservation outreach manager, said in a statement, "but stealth and twilight often keep them obscured from plain sight. So when you hear one, it's a special experience. This viewing event will be an excellent opportunity to observe these majestic birds."
While the event is free, registration is required and limited 30 people. To register, or for more information, contact Jacobsen at 435-613-3707 or morganjacobsen@utah.gov. Meeting times and locations will be provided when you register.
With a diminishing supply of ammunition, Bourquin struggles to signal helicopters in a desperate attempt to get the men out alive.
TORRINGTON >> A Connecticut man is facing charges after police say he stabbed a woman he met online.
Police say the woman had arranged to meet the 21-year-old at his home in Torrington Tuesday morning. The pair got into a verbal altercation, which turned physical after officials say the man stabbed the woman in the abdomen.
Police say the woman was able to run away and call for help. She has been transported to a hospital where she is reported in stable condition.
The man has been arrested and charged with first-degree sexual assault, first-degree assault and tampering with evidence.
NEWARK, N.J. – A detention hearing for rapper Juelz Santana has been postponed until authorities decide who will prosecute the drug and gun charges he faces following an incident at Newark Liberty International Airport.
A judge was due to decide Monday whether Santana would remain jailed until his trial. Officials say that hearing will likely now occur sometime this week.
Santana pleaded not guilty to state charges last week. He also faces federal charges in the same incident
Authorities say security personnel found a loaded .38-calibre handgun and oxycodone pills he didn’t have a prescription for in a carry-on bag containing his identification.
They say he fled the area, leaving two bags behind. He turned himself in three days later.
The 36-year-old New York City-born rapper lives in Totowa, New Jersey. His real name is LaRon James.
FRANCE 24 IRELAND 0
Ireland suffered a heavy defeat in their Women's Six Nations opener as France ran out 24-0 winners at Stade Ernest Wallon.
Jessy Tremouliere's early penalty came back off the posts for the home side but the full-back soon combined well with Pauline Bourdon to set winger Cyrielle Banet up for the opening try after just six minutes.
Jade Le Pesq then claimed the first of her two tries after 25 minutes and Tremouliere kicked the conversion before crossing for a try of her own to secure a 17-0 lead at half-time.
Ireland threatened to get on the scoreboard in the closing stages but found France's defence in resolute form and Le Pesq completed the bonus-point win in the closing minutes.
Some Trent 1000 engines powering Boeing 787s started deteriorating
Rolls-Royce is ramping up efforts to fix aircraft engines, to stave off growing frustration from airlines.
It has trebled the amount of engines it can fix at any one time to 20 and is racing to complete checks on hundreds of planes around the world ahead of a June 9 deadline.
The engineer is under huge pressure after some Trent 1000 engines powering Boeing 787s started deteriorating.
Some airlines changed routes to keep planes closer to airports, while around 34 are on the ground waiting to be fixed.
Around 200 engineers have been redeployed to work on the problems, which could cost Rolls £750million.
Ward (hamstring) underwent tests on his injured hamstring Sunday, but he did not participate in Monday's practice, Matt Barrows of The Sacramento Bee reports.
Defensive coordinator Robert Saleh stated that Ward had a "promising" workout Sunday, but it apparently wasn't enough to show that the safety could return to practice in full capacity. While an activation from the PUP list could be nearing for the 26-year-old, his status for Saturday's preseason tilt against the Broncos remains in question.
Farrah Abraham was caught flaunting what she paid for! Photo credit: MEGA
The Teen Mom OG star is on vacation in Los Angeles and soaking up all the sun she can by the pool. Photo credit: MEGA
Farrah has been taking a break from filming her MTV to hang out with some friends on the West Coast. Photo credit: MEGA
The mom-of-one has been spotted partying at night. Is she possibly trying to show what her ex, Simon Saran, is missing out on? Photo credit: MEGA
The 26-year-old just served Simon with a cease and desist letter. Photo credit: MEGA
As Wife Of Pulse Nightclub Shooter Faces Federal Charges, A Look At Their Relationship Noor Salman, the widow of Pulse nightclub shooter Omar Mateen, is facing charges of obstructing justice and providing material support to terrorists. Author Rachel Louise Snyder has been covering the trial for The New Yorker, and shares some of her reporting on Salman and her abusive relationship with Mateen.
Missing 1-year-old has been found alive and unharmed
Update: From the North Augusta Public Information Officer, the 1-year-old missing child has been found unharmed. Harvey Nichols has been arrested and is in custody.
Stay tuned as more information will be forthcoming.
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North Augusta Missing Child Alert
North Augusta Public Safety requests your assistance in locating a 1-year-old missing child, Zelayah Monae Wright.
She was last seen with Harvey Lee Nichols, wanted for kidnapping, last seen driving a 2004 White Honda Pilot with GA license plate RHC5189.
Wright has a skin graph scar on her right hand and left thigh and was last seen wearing a gray shirt with a purple smiley face and mickey mouse shorts with hearts.
If anyone has information on Zelayah Wright's or Harvey Nichols' whereabouts, please contact the North Augusta Public Safety at (803) 279-2121.
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MOUNT BETHEL, Pa. — A musician whose songs helped teach children on ABC's "Schoolhouse Rock" has died.
His son, Chris, says 94-year-old Bob Dorough died of natural causes Monday at his home in Mount Bethel, Pennsylvania.
According to his biography, the jazz musician "set the multiplication tables to music" as musical director for the educational cartoon series between 1973 and 1985. It was revived from 1993 to 1999.
He also wrote the song "Devil May Care," which jazz great Miles Davis recorded as an instrumental version.
Dorough was born in Arkansas and raised in Texas. He headed to New York City after graduating from the University of North Texas in 1949. He eventually settled in Pennsylvania.
A funeral is tentatively scheduled for Monday in Mount Bethel.
LACEY, N.J. (AP) - A New Jersey school district has revised a policy that banned students from having guns outside of school.
The policy had said Lacey students could be punished for having weapons "on or off school grounds." But it now states that students cannot bring weapons to school or on a bus.
The Association of New Jersey Rifle & Pistol Clubs had threatened to sue the district over the policy. That came amid reports that two students had been suspended for posting a picture of guns at a shooting range.
The district has said reports of the discipline were incorrect but has declined to provide specifics, citing privacy rules.
The gun association says the policy change appears to address its major concerns. But the group's lawyers are still reviewing it.
If the Planet of the Apes franchise had you spooked, be warned — one video might have you running for the hills.
A gorilla from the Philadelphia Zoo was caught strolling on two legs recently like it was an everyday thang. Check him out below.
Scared?
Well you might be surprised to learn that this ape wasn’t on their way to start the revolution.
They just didn’t want to get their food dirty.
According to the zoo’s Director of Communications, Dana Lombardo, Louis walks on his two legs all the time.
She told People, “Louis just hates when his food gets muddy,” so to keep his snacks from getting dirty, he carries them while walking on his hind legs.
Okay… so, Louis is a germaphobe. Gotcha.
We weren’t scared at all.
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A meteor shower could be visible from the UK this weekend with dozens of shooting stars streaking across the sky.
The Draconid meteor shower spawns from the comet 21P/Giacobini-Zinner, which rounds the Sun every 6.6 years, and occurs every year in October.
The best way to observe meteors is with the naked eye
On Saturday and Sunday, there is a reasonable chance of Earth passing through a swarm of debris left in the comet's wake, leading to meteors which appear as bright shooting stars when they enter the atmosphere and burn up.
The meteor shower is most likely to be visible in the direction of the constellation of Draco, the Dragon, in the northern sky, just after nightfall.
The best way to observe meteors is with the naked eye rather than through binoculars or a telescope.
A second meteor shower, the Orionids, will also take place later this month, peaking on October 21.
Indiana Pacers' Al Jefferson is defended by Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, in Indianapolis. Darron Cummings AP Photo
Manny Pacquiao could face Mike Alvarado on the undercard of April’s WBO welterweight title bout between Jeff Horn and Terence Crawford.
Pacquiao hasn’t fought since controversially losing his WBO belt to Horn last July, with the likes of Vasyl Lomachenko mentioned as a potential opponent for the Philippines senator.
However, Alvarado – who was a world champion for just 19 days back in 2013 – has emerged as a potential opponent for the 39-year-old on April 14.
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Alvarado, 37, has reeled off four successive wins since failing in his bid to win the WBO title back in 2015. If the fight goes ahead, it would be the support bout for the title clash between Horn and Crawford at New York’s Madison Square Garden.
“Yeah, [Alvarado] is a possibility,” Pacquiao’s promoter Bob Arum told RingTV.com.
“I’ve spoken to Manny and we’re working on getting him back in the ring in the spring.”
Count me in. First time I went to an SL playoff final (Wigan v Saints Superleague 1), they had the Championship playoff final as the undercard which ironically was the game that I was interested in, so I am very disappointed that they have not doubled the two up for the first womens final, to promote the womens game in front of a massive audience. That is not to be, but a fantastic RAB crowd is achievable. Come on you WoBulls!
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SteelHouse Since 2011, SteelHouse CEO Mark Douglas has had two policies that have transformed the way his company operates.
Not only do employees at the marketing and advertising company get $2,000 a year to put toward any vacation of their choosing, but the entire company takes a 3-day weekend every month, which Douglas branded "SteelHouse Days."
He said the policies have been tremendous morale-boosters, but they've also helped attract elite talent and improve the company's bottom line.
Here are several reasons why the policy works so well, according to Douglas.
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She was preceded in death by her father, William Arnold “Bill” Trent, mother, Rettie Lokiel Trent, brother, Ronald Gayle Trent, and son, Barron Shane Dawn. She is survived by her loving husband, Stanley Wayne Callahan, son, Anthony Todd Dawn, and sister, Janice Westilne McNutt.
A celebration of her life will be held from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm, Saturday, February 18 at East Lawn Funeral Home, 4997 Memorial Blvd, Kingsport, TN. In lieu of flowers, she wished for donations to be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.eastlawnkingsport.com.
East Lawn Funeral Home and Memorial Park has the honor of serving the family.
Bus burns into flames. Source: Facebook
The kiwis caught in a bus fire on their way to Gallipoli are still heading to ANZAC Cove.
A total of 42 young New Zealanders and Australians had to leap from their bus when it burst into flames overnight.
Passenger Melissa Peters, from Christchurch, told Māori Television the group were now on a ferry heading to the peninsula for the Gallipoli dawn service at 2.30pm (NZT.)
Photo source: Facebook
She said they were tired but safe. Many had lost their luggage, passports and mobile phones but were still committed to attending.
The fire is believed to have started in the engine of the bus. The driver noticed smoke and had pulled over. Passengers were getting off on the side of the road when it burst into flames.
All passengers were accounted for.
Thousands of young kiwis have headed to Galipolli each year as part of their overseas experience.
Photo source: Facebook
More to come.
USD/JPY climbed higher overnight on the back of a pop in Europeana and US equities. USD/JPY rallied back from the political woes fuelled drop to 108.10. USD/JPY rallied back from the political woes fuelled drop to 108.10 and was testing the proximity of the H&S neckline, albeit capped by the 21-4hr SMA at 109.02.109.07 was the […] The post USD/JPY: risk-off back in play as yen picks up bid back towards 108.50 appeared first on Forex Crunch.
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(Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File). FILE - In this May 22, 2018 file photo, actor Morgan Freeman attends the 2018 PEN Literary Gala in New York. Freeman is apologizing to anyone who may have felt “uncomfortable or disrespected” by his behavior....
If you're headed out for New Year's Eve, grab an umbrella and brace for possibly slippery road conditions as rain and snow showers are in the forecast just in time to ring in the New Year. The National Weather Service said Saturday will be mostly cloudy with a high in the upper 30s, but by 9 p.m. snow and rain will begin to move across Connecticut.
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We are holding our 2nd session about what you want in the artist and entrepreneurial community. Bring ideas about what you want to see and what you want changed. We had some great responses & ideas from our 1st session that we'll address as well.
We will be sharing our progress at Cali Commons pre-launch, and want to know how we can help you. We've been working hard to format a model to help streamline business involvement with artists' work. Learn how you can get involved and bring some ideas.
Light snacks and drinks will be provided.
EVENT is open to all! We want to connect w/ creatives of all types; artists, performers (music/comedians/dance/theater), tech, entrepreneurs, curators, advocates, writers, & the like.
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As Hurricane Matthew churned off the coast of Haiti last week, public health officials and aid groups issued warnings not just about the dangers from the storm itself but what could follow: a cholera outbreak.
US Missiles Destroy Radar Sites on Yemen Coast
While the U.S. military has been focused on al-Qaeda in Yemen, the Houthis had not been a U.S. target until missiles were fired at the USS Mason from Houthi-controlled territory this week.
TAMPA, Fla. — A federal judge in Florida has reversed his own order and will keep a self-professed neo-Nazi accused of collecting bomb-making materials in jail during legal proceedings.
U.S. Magistrate Judge Thomas McCoun III on Wednesday vacated his previous order that set terms of release for 21-year-old Brandon Russell.
Russell was arrested last month after authorities investigating the murder of two of his roommates by a third roommate found explosives and other materials consistent with bomb-making in his Tampa apartment.
McCoun said the government proved Russell would pose a danger after presenting evidence, including two rifles and hundreds of rounds of ammunition found in Russell's car during his arrest.
“What’s Good” is Pitchfork’s new weekly playlist, curated by Pitchfork Founder and Editor-in-Chief Ryan Schreiber, bringing you highlights from new releases across all genres. It’s updated every Tuesday on Spotify and Apple Music with new songs released over the course of the previous weeks. This week features Prince, Father John Misty, Mazzy Star, Lykke Li, Cardi B, Hundred Waters, Mitski and Xiu Xiu, Jorja Smith, Tinashe, and more. Listen below.
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It’s been a very busy year 2016 for lots of Nollywood stars and they had to create time to hang out with their loved ones like actress and producer, Judith Audu, did with hers.
While she and her husband were very busy trying to make ends meet, the two love birds decided to have a family outing in the New Year 2017 as they all moved to Takwa Bay beach for family relaxation.
There is nothing better than having a healthy life and times where one just decides to hang out in a natural environment just to ease of stress and other thoughts.
MOBILE, Alabama (WKRG) – The City of Mobile’s Public Work’s Department has workers clearing storm drains throughout the city in preparation for Tropical Storm Nate.
“The areas that we know that are prone to flood we’re trying to be proactive and make sure that there’s not blockage in them now,” said Mayor Sandy Stimpson.
The city is not offering sand bags, but is asking residents who live in low lying areas to be mindful of storm surge.
“It’s going to come in relatively quickly and so again that warning to residents that are in prone areas for tidal surge,” said Public Safety Director James Barber.
If the storm forecast worsens, the American Red Cross will open temporary shelters. There are no plans to do so now.
“Be vigilant,” said Mayor Stimpson. “Stay alert and have a plan. Do not wait until Saturday night after dark what you would have to do in case things with the storm change.”
DRESSED UP: LifeFlight is joining with Rowers on the River to host a luncheon for Melbourne Cup.
DRESSED UP: LifeFlight is joining with Rowers on the River to host a luncheon for Melbourne Cup. Craig Warhurst
IT'S not life and death but it does stops the nation.
This Melbourne Cup LifeFlight is joining with riverside destination Rowers on the River to host a luncheon on Tuesday, November 7.
On arrival, guests will be greeted with a complimentary glass of champagne and will later enjoy a three-course meal while watching the Cup on a large-screen TV.
The day includes sweepstakes, raffles, fashion on the fields and an exclusive fashion show by Avanti Fashion.
Tickets are $50 and are limited. All proceeds go towards supporting the LifeFlight Foundation in support of the RACQ LifeFlight Rescue helicopters in Bundaberg. To book your ticket phone 04154 4589.
LifeFlight is a community-based charity that relies on public support.
MTN Rwanda, in partnership with Commercial Bank of Africa (CBA), has launched a savings and loans product dubbed 'MoKash', which will enable …
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Reuters sources say Dropbox’s (Pending:DBX) IPO was oversubscribed, which could increase the 36M shares for sale by 5.4M if the underwriters buy more.
The added interest could push the listing price ahead of its current range of $16 to $18 per share. At the high end, the IPO could raise nearly $650M at about a $7B valuation.
The offering is expected to price Thursday and start listing the next day.
Shares of competitor Box (NYSE:BOX) are down 2.3% .
Previously: Dropbox IPO: Up to $8B valuation, private placement by Salesforce (March 12)
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Romanian police say they are investigating the "suspicious" death of a well-known journalist who was found dead in his home near the Romanian capital.
Police spokesman Ciprian Romanescu said late Monday that Andrei Gheorghe had died in suspicious circumstances 12 hours earlier.
His body was found in the bathroom of his home in Voluntari, a suburb just north of Bucharest.
The 56-year-old Gheorghe made his career as a radio and television journalist after dictator Nicolae Ceausescu was overthrown in the 1989 anti-communist revolution. He was known for his acerbic comments about current events and politicians.
Police said they received a call Monday evening about his death and are investigating the case. They declined further comment.
People visit the 10th International Flower Festival in Baghdad, Iraq, April 24, 2018. The 10th International Flower Festival unveiled at Iraqi capital's Al-Zawraa Park on April 23. (Xinhua/Khalil Dawood)
People visit the 10th International Flower Festival in Baghdad, Iraq, April 24, 2018. The 10th International Flower Festival unveiled at Iraqi capital's Al-Zawraa Park on April 23. (Xinhua/Khalil Dawood)
A woman carries two bundles of flowers during the 10th International Flower Festival in Baghdad, Iraq, April 24, 2018. The 10th International Flower Festival unveiled at Iraqi capital's Al-Zawraa Park on April 23. (Xinhua/Khalil Dawood)
The 7th edition of Qatar Motor Show, has revealed that an exclusive Super Car sponsored by Commercial Bank will be unveiled at this year's show. Held under the patronage of H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani, Prime Minister and Interior Minister of Qatar, the highly-anticipated event will open its doors from April 18 to 22, 2017 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center .
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The countdown is on - Brighton away on August 12.
It will be the first of a series of tricky games to get Manchester City's second season under Pep Guardiola underway.
City will also face Everton (August 19), Liverpool (September 9) and Chelsea (September 30).
And Guardiola is leaving nothing to chance in whipping his side into shape following the big-money arrivals of Ederson and Bernardo Silva.
Following their three-game tour of the US, City will be reunited with Pablo Zabaleta in Iceland when they face West Ham in Reykjavik on August 4.
Nolito is unlikely to still be at the club by then and has reiterated his desire to return to Celta Vigo.
“I owe a lot to Celta Vigo, I spent three fantastic years there and I would love to return to the club, he said.”
Stick with us for all the news and transfer rumours LIVE from the Etihad.
“There are no further threats to the local community as this is an isolated incident,” the Sheriff’s Office wrote on Facebook.
Did you miss your chance to see Fame Jr. because of Friday’s snowstorm?
The performance has been rescheduled to Tuesday night at 7:30 p.m.
The show will be held in the Bishop Carter Auditorium at St. Joseph-
Scollard Hall. Tickets are $5 for students or $10 for adults and can be purchased at the SJSH main office or at the door.
A man who asked two men to pick up litter as he stepped off a river cruise was abused and spat at.
The 36 year old man from Scarborough, had been on The Regal Lady cruise with his wife and two children on Saturday evening and North Yorkshire Police say that as they got off the boat at Burr Bank the victim confronted three men who were littering.
Police also want to speak to this man about the incident.
Two of those three men grabbed the victim by his throat, spat in his face repeatedly and verbally abused him before running off.
Anyone with any information or who can help identify the men in the CCTV images is asked to contact police. Dial 101, press 2 and ask to speak to Zachary Waterman.
Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111. Quote reference number 12170142802 when passing on any information.
USA Hockey and Hockey Canada officials are making contingency plans, combing European rosters for players who might be able to don their nations' jerseys and throw down for gold. You'll see some of Team Canada's thinking on display with its entry in the Spengler Cup later this month, which will mostly feature Canadians who are playing in Switzerland.
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Country music star Lee Brice teamed up with the FOX5 Surprise Squad for a special performance for 1 October survivors. (FOX5)
Country music star Lee Brice teamed up with the FOX5 Surprise Squad and the Academy of Country Music for a special performance for 1 October survivors and first responders.
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Surrey Police is investigating a suspicious car fire in Tadworth.
A crew from Epsom fire station was called to the single vehicle fire at 1.31pm on Friday (December 8).
The fire occurred at a car park in Watermead, Tadworth.
A spokesman for Surrey Fire and Rescue Service said: "The single vehicle fire was spotted from flats.
"Crew used two high-pressure hoses to put the vehicle fire out."
Two firefighters had to wear breathing apparatus while they dealt with the incident.
Firefighters left the scene at 2.37pm. Police are investigating.
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Last week I was asked and agreed to do an interview on the proposed abortion legislation in Queensland. I intended to say some of the things I’d said in an interview on abortion that appeared in the Catholic Leader – that the issue of abortion and the experience of it are always very complex, but that certain things at least are clear. As it turned out the piece had a tone and focus that I didn’t intend. That was chiefly because it focused upon the Premier and Deputy Premier in a way that personalised the issue.
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Queens District RCMP are investigating a house fire that claimed the life of a 89-year-old man in Port Joli, N.S.
Officers responded to the fire on St. Catharines River Rd. just before 11 a.m. on Tuesday.
A neighbour reported hearing a loud bang, then saw the house was on fire.
An 89-year-old man was found dead in the home, while a woman was airlifted to Halifax for treatment of her injuries.
Police say the woman was pulled from the home by a 25-year-old man who was working in the area.
The fire is not believed to be suspicious; however, the cause remains under investigation.
ATLANTA (AP) — The search for two Georgia inmates wanted in the killing of their guards on a prison bus is expanding as it stretches into a third day.
Authorities have said 43-year-old Donnie Russell Rowe and 24-year-old Ricky Dubose overpowered and killed 42-year-old Sgt. Christopher Monica and 58-year-old Sgt. Curtis Billue while escaping from the bus Tuesday morning.
Authorities say the pair carjacked a driver and fled in his green Honda Civic to Madison, about 25 miles to the north, where they burglarized a house and stole a white Ford pickup truck. The Honda was found hidden in a wooded area Wednesday afternoon.
Federal, state and local law enforcement agencies plan to hold a news conference Thursday to provide an update on the investigation.
No matter the Dad, Porter's in Riverton is your Fremont County Father's Day grilling gift destination. We're sharing some of our favorite and most popular items to make your Father's Day shopping a snap! Dad loves to spice up his grill creations? Is always looking to try new flavors and wow family and friends? Check out our huge selection of Wyoming products and some hard to find national brands.
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After 78 years as chief attendant of the cenotaph in Martin Place, Wally Scott-Smith has watched the sun rise on the monument for the last time in his official capacity during the Anzac Day dawn service .
The 96-year-old has retired as the monument's chief attendant after nearly eight decades of unwavering commitment.
Wal Scott Smith prepares for his final Anzac Day as guardian of the Martin Place cenotaph. Photo: Dean Sewell
"He's escaped from hospital twice, with morphine drips no less, just to get here and do his job," thousands gathered in the pre-dawn chill were told in a tribute to the retiring figure on Wednesday.
Mr Scott-Smith had once desperately wanted to join the army, following in the footsteps of his father.
He enlisted in 1937, but was unable to take his place after having surgery to remove about 30 centimetres of his bowel due to cancer.
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Street Eats is back for Summer 2017! Join us on September 15th at Catalano Square Park in the Historic Third Ward for the last Street Eats of the season!
Celebrate the end of summer by enjoying food trucks, live music and a craft beer takeover! More details to follow.
To see a current list of food trucks, visit: ShepherdExpress.com/StreetEatsSeptember
A blue Harley Davidson at the expo, which is hosted at the Chennai Trade Center for November 5-6. (Photo | Ashwin Prasath)
PANAJI: Despite the Budget hiking duties on imported premium bikes, American superbikes maker Harley- Davidson will continue to invest in the country as it is an important part of its international portfolio.
"India is an important part of our international portfolio, and we will continue to invest in this market," said Peter Mackenzie, managing director, Harley-Davidson India and China. He was talking to reporters on the sidelines of the sixth India Harley Owners Group rally in Panaji, which has hundreds of Harley-Davidson riders from across the country and from Bhutan.
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Three Farm Credit organizations now have stockholder approval to merge businesses into one.
By July first, Farm Credit Services, AgStar Financial Services, and Badgerland Financial will become Compeer Financial..
They will do business in 144 counties across Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Illinois. With 47 offices, 50,000 clients and 18 point six billion dollars in assets.
AgStar President and CEO Rod Hebrink has been selected to lead the new Compeer Financial.
Big questions about taxes and spending will shape the Kansas Legislature’s work after its annual session opens Jan. 9.
But the biggest question might be how much GOP moderates work with conservatives and how often they seek deals with Democrats.
Lawmakers and Gov. Sam Brownback must close a projected shortfall of more than $345 million in the current budget and estimated gaps in funding for existing programs that total almost $1.1 billion through June 2019.
It’s not clear whether the Republican-controlled Legislature will increase taxes or pressure Brownback to rethink income tax cuts he championed in 2012 and 2013.
And with a Kansas Supreme Court ruling on education funding expected soon, lawmakers will face pressure to provide more money for public schools.
Mayor Chris Beutler today encouraged residents to participate in the City's celebration of Earth Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 22 at Union Plaza. The Lincoln Earth Day Coalition has organized the free family event, which will feature educational displays, food trucks and entertainment.
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Justice Migneault of the Haney Seahorses at the Canada Summer Games. Contributed
Justice Migneault of the Haney Seahorses was one of 12 B.C. boys selected to represent his age group at the Canada Summer Games in Winnipeg.
He competed in the 14-15 age group and recorded a few personal bests: 100-metre butterfly, 10th place (58.98 seconds); 50m breaststroke, 9th (31.76); 100m breast, 10th (1:10.29); 200m breast, 10th (2:32.80); 400m individual medley, 14th 94:51.51).
Seahorse head coach Ben Geary said Migneault also had a lot of success at the AAA provincials last month in Kamloops.
Migneault won gold in the 100m fly event and bronze in 200m fly.
He also placed Top 5 in five other individual events.
Tim Tan of the Seahorses won three golds at the provincials, as well as a silver and bronze.
.LAS VEGAS (AP) – Floyd Mayweather Jr. said Wednesday he will come out of retirement to face UFC star Conor McGregor in a boxing match on Aug. 26. Mayweather, who retired in September 2015 after winning all 49 of his pro fights, will face a mixed martial arts fighter who has never been in a scheduled 12-round fight at the MGM Grand arena.
The fight will take place in a boxing ring and be governed by boxing rules. Mayweather said “it’s official” on his Instagram account next to a picture of both fighters. McGregor tweeted “THE FIGHT IS ON” several minutes earlier, posting a picture of himself next to one of Mayweather’s father, Floyd Sr. Mayweather will fight at the relatively advanced age of 41 in a bout that McGregor has been pushing for months.
It finally came together over the last few days, and Nevada boxing officials on Wednesday approved the date for a Mayweather Promotions bout.
A driver performing a dangerous manoeuvre has been reported to the courts after being filmed by police.
The ‘inexperienced’ driver was filmed driving down Brockholes Brow in Preston before moving onto the wrong side of the road into oncoming traffic.
Lancashire Road Police tweeted: “Driver just performed THIS in front of a marked patrol car in Preston. There are no words! Reported to the courts for offences.
“Inexperienced driver got confused on lanes and thought they were in a restricted lane, hence indicating and moving over.”
Transform Your Home For Spring With Help From Gordmans
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Spring cleaning is underway in homes across the Sioux Empire and our guest today has a few ways to help give your home a new look this year.
Jacob Rhodes from Gordmans in Sioux Falls joins us in the KDLT Kitchen with options for this season.
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Tesla Inc. is delaying the unveiling of its electric semi truck, which was originally set for Oct. 26. Chief Executive Elon Musk said Friday afternoon on Twitter that the event would be pushed back to Nov. 16 because of the issues with Model 3 production that Tesla recently disclosed as well as a potential project to help Puerto Rico recover from a devastating hurricane. “Diverting resources to fix Model 3 bottlenecks & increase battery production for Puerto Rico & other affected areas,” Musk said. Tesla shares slipped about 0.5% in late trading, after closing with a 0.4% increase at $356.88. The stock has gained 67% this year, as the S&P 500 index has gained 14%.
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The warm weather is starting to set in, but that doesn’t mean it’s going to be sunny and bright.
If you’re going to be stuck inside over the summer due to the rain, you might as well have something decent to watch.
As always, Netflix has your back.
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Dear White People
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My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman: Howard Stern
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MONCTON, N.B. — The New Brunswick coroner is investigating after a man was found dead in his garage following a fire at a Moncton home.
Platoon chief Robert Brine says firefighters responded to a garage fire at approximately 6 a.m. today on Rogers Road, about 15 kilometres west of the city centre near Berry Mills.
Brine says firefighters were notified en route that a person might be inside the residence, and when they arrived they had to break open a door to access the fully engulfed building.
He says firefighters pulled the man out of the building, but he was already dead.
The fire itself was extinguished within 15 or 20 minutes.
Brine says it's yet to be determined whether the man's death was related to the fire — that will be determined by the coroner and a fire department investigation.
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Tourism Commissioner Chelsea Ruby recently announced the latest edition of the "101 Unique Places to Dine' pocket guide at Black Bear Burritos in Morgantown. "We're spreading the word that West Virginia has some of the finest culinary artists on the East Coast,' Commissioner Ruby said.
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NEW BERLIN  On Saturday, April 15 at 9 a.m., Unadilla Valley School will host this years Ag Plastic Recycling Drive through the 4-H club community.
The Storm Family and 4-H teen leaders will be collecting and bailing agricultural plastics such as net wrap, bunk and bale plastics.
BERLIN Feb 14 The German economy looks set for a solid performance at the start of 2017, with industrial orders signalling a revival in manufacturing, but trade-related risks are clouding the outlook, the Economy Ministry said on Tuesday.
"Economic indicators are pointing to a solid start for the year 2017," the ministry said in its monthly report, adding that rising orders in manufacturing and construction signalled economic expansion in the first quarter of 2017.
"However, uncertainties remain especially in the trade environment," the ministry said. "The outlook for the global economy remains subdued."
The German economy grew by 0.4 percent in the fourth quarter and by 1.9 percent in the full-year of 2016, data showed on Tuesday, as increased state spending, rising private consumption and construction more than offset a drag from net foreign trade. (Reporting by Michael Nienaber; Editing by Madeline Chambers)
(AP) – Authorities have lifted an evacuation order for nearly 200,000 California residents who live below a dam with a damaged spillway that threatened to collapse and cause catastrophic flooding. Butte County Sheriff Kory Honea said Tuesday that residents should stay prepared in case the situation changes. He says the water level at the lake behind Oroville Dam, the nation’s tallest, is low enough to accommodate an expected storm.
A California sheriff says the risks to a damaged spillway at the nation’s tallest dam are significantly reduced because an inspection found no further erosion. Butte County Sheriff Kory Honea said Tuesday that experts found no additional damage to “compromise the overall integrity” of the spillway. He says the lake behind Oroville Dam also is capable of handling additional rain from an expected storm this week.
7/2/18 Raw Viewership
Monday Night Raw did an average of 2,707,000 viewers, slightly up by 47,000 viewers from last week’s broadcast.
Hour one did 2,641,000 viewers, followed by 2,822,000 viewers in the second hour, and then down to 2,658,000 for the third and final hour.
Raw was #2, #3, and #5 in the top 50 cable chart among the 18-49 demographic and #3 in overall viewership for the night.
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Kentucky State Police say a traffic stop led to a drug arrest and the search of a home in Philpot.
Troopers say a car was pulled over on KY 54 Sunday.
They say the passenger, Jason Fuqua, had meth, marijuana, and other drug paraphernalia.
They say during the investigation, they got a search warrant for his house on Old KY 54,
Troopers say they, along with Daviess Co. deputies, found several drug paraphernalia items.
Four adults in the house are now facing charges.
Troopers say four children in home were found to be living in unsanitary conditions.
Fuqua is facing drug possession charges.
There's no word on the charges or names of the other people in the home.
Troopers say child protective services was notified.
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Emergency crews are responding to a multi-vehicle crash north of Barrie involving a bus coach, officials say.
OPP Const. Peter Leon told CP24 by phone that the vehicle and an SUV collided in the area of Hwy. 26 and Nottawasaga Sideroad in Stayner, northwest of Toronto.
Ornge air ambulance stated that two helicopters are on route to the scene, and that a pediatric team, and a critical care team from Toronto have been dispatched.
Clearview Fire, which services the area, stated on twitter that there were minor injuries to children and teens on the bus coach.
Five occupants of the SUV sustained serious injuries.
A 16-year-old Gaston teen will be charged with attempted murder after investigators say he beat an elderly woman with a metal baseball bat.
Demars Unique Randolph, according to Lexington County Sheriff's Department investigators, entered the woman's home on March 15, beat her with the bat, then fled the scene in her car.
“SLED helped us on this case by rendering a composite sketch of the suspect,” Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon said in a statement. "Our investigators used the sketch to identify Randolph.”
Randolph will also be charged with burglary and grand larceny.
He is currently being held at the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice.
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Gregg Sulkin is showing off his super hot bod at the beach!
The 25-year-old actor went shirtless as he did some pull-ups on the beach while he worked out on Wednesday morning (June 14) in Santa Monica, Calif.
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Gregg continued soaking in the sun without his shirt as he met up with his parents while they grabbed breakfast together.
While they were at the beach, Gregg shared a hot shot of his toned back after his workout.
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New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says federal and state inspection teams examined approximately 140 miles of track and 87 switches, and have corrected seven critical defects and 32 non-critical defects. Critical defects are important maintenance issues that must be addressed immediately but they do not necessarily indicate safety lapses.
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TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (AP) — A newspaper reports a western Indiana couple has won more than $200,000 in settlements after a police dog bit their son during a school field trip to a courtroom.
The Terre Haute Tribune-Star reported Friday that public records requests show Michael and Gabriel Abbott of Brazil recently reached out-of-court settlements of $105,000 from the state and $80,000 from the city of Brazil. The couple had sued Clay Superior Court Judge Blaine Akers, the city of Brazil and the Brazil Police Department.
The lawsuit said their son, Jaxon, then 11, was placed in unnecessary danger in Akers’ courtroom in 2013 when police placed marijuana on some students and the drug-sniffing dog bit Jaxon’s leg before being forcibly pried off by officers. The lawsuit said the boy suffered scarring and nerve damage.
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A Texas-based health care staffing agency is facing a federal lawsuit for firing an employee with sickle-cell anemia working at Walter Reed Military Medical Center instead of reassigning her to another position. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has accused Dependable Health Services Inc. of violating the Americans with Disabilities Act for firing a phlebotomist who ...
Kelly is slashing .259/.375/.630 over his first 32 plate appearances with Triple-A Memphis, including three home runs.
Kelly has bounced back from a rough spring with an impressive power stroke against Triple-A pitching. His trio of round trippers over a modest sample size are somewhat of an outlier, considering the 22-year-old backstop has never hit more than nine homers in any minor-league stop. Kelly failed to go deep over 126 plate appearances at Memphis last season and likewise came up empty in 16 spring games during March. It remains to be seen if he'll be able to maintain his impressive pace as the season unfolds, but the early returns in his second go-around against Triple-A arms have been encouraging.
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U.S. customs officials have released a photo of the “mock IED,” or improvised explosive device, they say was recently seized from a passenger’s suitcase at Pearson International Airport in Toronto.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection tweeted a photo on Monday, of a device that appears to consist of batteries, circuitry, wiring, and a digital clockface.
The CBP’s caption read: “#Catchoftheday! Great work by Toronto #Preclearance!”
The device was found inside the suitcase of an American man, Joseph Galaska, who was trying to board a flight from Toronto to Chicago on April 6.
The catch delayed the flight for four hours and caused many passengers to miss their connections.
Galaska was arrested at the airport and charged with one count of mischief. He has since been released on bail and has returned to his home in Milwaukee.
-with files from CTV
A 7000-year old Neolithic statuette is temporarily displayed at the National Archaeological Museum in Athens, Greece, February 10, 2017. Visitors look at a 7000-year old Neolithic statuette on temporary display at the National Archaeological Museum in Athens, Greece, February 10, 2017.
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Washington (CNN) Special counsel Robert Mueller has provided lawyers for President Donald Trump a list of questions as part of ongoing negotiations regarding an interview with the President, according to a recent report from The New York Times.
Mueller wants "to ask follow-up questions, but put forward the list as a start," two sources told the Times.
The news comes almost two months after CNN reported Mueller had provided Trump's lawyers with a range of topics for the interview.
CNN -- citing a a source familiar with the matter -- reported that the special counsel initially offered the list of topics after the President's attorneys requested to whittle down Mueller's areas of interest.
Topics included learning more about the President allegedly asking former FBI Director James Comey to drop the investigation into former national security adviser Michael Flynn.
Aug 12 (Gracenote) - Scoreboard at stumps on the first day in the third and final Test between Sri Lanka and India on Saturday in Pallekele, Sri Lanka India 1st innings S. Dhawan c Chandimal b Pushpakumara 119 L. Rahul c Karunaratne b Pushpakumara 85 C. Pujara c Mathews b Sandakan 8 V. Kohli c Karunaratne b Sandakan 42 A. Rahane b Pushpakumara 17 R. Ashwin c Dickwella b V. Fernando 31 W. Saha not out 13 H. Pandya not out 1 Extras (b-6 lb-5 nb-2) 13 Total (for 6 wickets, 90 overs) 329 Fall of wickets: 1-188 L. Rahul,2-219 S. Dhawan,3-229 C. Pujara,4-264 A. Rahane,5-296 V. Kohli,6-322 R. Ashwin To bat: K. Yadav, M. Shami, U. Yadav Bowling Vishwa Fernando 19 - 2 - 68 - 1(nb-1) Lahiru Kumara 15 - 1 - 67 - 0 Dimuth Karunaratne 5 - 0 - 23 - 0 Dilruwan Perera 8 - 1 - 36 - 0(nb-1) Lakshan Sandakan 25 - 2 - 84 - 2 Malinda Pushpakumara 18 - 2 - 40 - 3 Referees Umpire: Richard Illingworth Umpire: Rod Tucker TV umpire: Bruce Oxenford Match referee: Richie Richardson
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CAIRO — Archaeologists in Egypt say they have discovered a 4,400-year-old tomb near the pyramids outside Cairo.
Egypt’s Antiquities Ministry announced the discovery Saturday and said the tomb likely belonged to a high-ranking official known as Hetpet during the 5th Dynasty of ancient Egypt. The tomb includes wall paintings depicting Hetpet observing different hunting and fishing scenes.
Mostafa Al-Waziri, leader of the archaeological mission, says the scenes depict a monkey — at the time commonly kept as domestic animals — reaping fruit and another dancing before an orchestra.
He believes Hetpet, a woman thought to be close to ancient Egyptian royals, had another tomb in Giza’s western necropolis, which is home to the tombs of top officials of Egypt’s Old Kingdom.
Al-Waziri says excavation work is underway for the other tomb.
SAN DIEGO (KGTV) - Two San Diego men have a unique business uniting beer and classic cars.
Tap Truck was created by Corban O’Reilly, who adds beer taps to restored vehicles. Taylor Steers joined him, leaving behind a biotech job.
O’Reilly’s Tap Trucks stop at events like the Poinsettia Bowl. More than 4,000 people were served in the stadium parking lot last year.
There are currently four Tap Trucks in the fleet but O’Reilly plans to add more.
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SHANGHAI (AP) — Ivanka Trump’s brand is flourishing as the first daughter crafts a new career from her West Wing office. Sales hit record levels. Imports and distribution are up. Her company has provisionally won four new trademarks from China since the inauguration, and applied for at least nine new trademarks around the world since the election.
Trump still owns her brand, but stepped back from management and has pledged to avoid conflict. But some argue that under criminal conflict of interest laws, her expanding business threatens to encroach on the ability of both Trump and her husband, Jared Kushner, to deliver credible counsel to the president on core issues like trade and intellectual property.
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MAINBOARD-LISTED Frasers Centrepoint Limited (FCL) has entered into a conditional agreement to acquire an 86.56 per cent stake in Geneba Properties, an Amsterdam-based listed real estate investment company, for 315.9 million euros (S$467.8 million), with the intention of
If you only watch the Super Bowl for the commercials, well now you don’t even have to watch it at ALL!
If you DON’T want to see this year’s Super Bowl commercials then stop now! But…since you’ve already come THIS far, you probably are ready to check them out…enjoy!
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Hong Sang-soo’s “The Day After” will be screened to local press on June 22, but the film’s director and cast will not attend the screening, according to production company Jeonwonsa on Thursday.“No press conference will take place subsequent to the screening,” the company said in a statement.The screening will take place at Lotte Cinema near Konkuk University Station in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul.Jeonwonsa gave no reason for the lack of a press conference.The film, which competed at the Cannes Film Festival in May, is director Hong’s 21st feature and stars Kim Min-hee, Jung Jae-young and Cho Yun-hee.The story features a married publishing company employee and the aftermath of his extramarital affair.Director Hong, who is married, and actress Kim made multiple public appearances at the Berlin International Film Festival and the Cannes Film Festival after they revealed that they were in a relationship last year.The film will hit local theaters on July 6.(doo@heraldcorp.com)
Call it a perfect storm. Most university and college students move away from home to attend school for the first time in their late teens or early 20s — the exact age range when the majority of mental-health issues tend to surface.
That can leave students who are in crisis trying to navigate a complicated health-care system in a strange city, without friends or family to support them.
As the Star’s Peter Goffin reports, demand for mental health services at Canadian post-secondary institutions has reached an all-time high. But schools don’t seem to be prepared to meet the growing need, a failure that can have grave consequences.
While no university or college can meet the full spectrum of students’ mental health needs, schools can and must do more to improve existing supports.
That’s why even the $6-million boost in annual funding announced last May for college and university mental-health services is so important.
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Edward Lampert’s hedge fund, ESL Investments, has agreed to lend Sears Holdings up to $100 million by Dec. 1. There is one hitch, however, as Sears Holdings must identify collateral it can put up to receive the loan.
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The runners participate in the world's highest marathon in the foothills of Mount Everest in the Solukhumbu district of Nepal.
James Comey Slams Nunes Memo in Tweet
Lifelong Republican James Comey tweeted hid disgust of the Nunes memo.
Senator John McCain tweeted also.
(CNN) House Republicans, with the approval of President Donald Trump, on Friday released a disputed GOP intelligence memo that alleges FBI abuses of its surveillance authority.
The highly controversial memo from the GOP and House Intelligence Committee Chairman Devin Nunes alleges that then-Deputy FBI Director Andrew McCabe told the committee that no surveillance warrant would have been sought for a Trump campaign aide without a disputed opposition research dossier on Trump and Russia.
The memo is the most explicit Republican effort yet to discredit the FBI’s investigation into Trump and Russia, alleging that the investigation was infused with an anti-Trump bias under the Obama administration and supported with political opposition research.
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PWInsider.com is reporting Sasha Banks is currently planned as the Summerslam opponent for Alexa Bliss. Banks will face Nia Jax in her hometown of Boston on tonight’s episode of WWE RAW in a number one contender’s match to see who moves on to Sunday’s title match.
As noted earlier tonight, PWInsider.com also reported the RAW Tag Team Championship match should also be added to Sunday’s card, with Sheamus and Cesaro facing the reluctant team of Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose.
Related: Spoiler on Title Match Being Added to WWE SummerSlam
Eight gunmen on Sunday kidnapped a trader, Nuhu Isa, in Lambata village of Gurara Local Government Area of Niger.
The Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, in the state, Philip Ayuba, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria in Minna on Tuesday.
Mr. Ayuba said the gunmen had already used the victim’s cell phone to call his family and demanded N1 million ransom.
He said the kidnappers came with sophisticated weapons shooting indiscriminately in the village before taking the trader away.
He said the command had already swung into action to rescue the trader alive.
“We are collaborating with other security agencies to rescue the trader alive,” the commandant said.
He called on residents of Gurara, Suleja and Paikoro Local government areas to offer useful information that could assist in rescuing the victim.
However, the New Wave-y elements driving "Sometime Never," reinforce the truth that this is more than a strictly Americana act. First formed as a songwriting vehicle for its leader Mike Gladstone, Junkyardfieldtrip is, at the end of the day, a band built to support strong songwriting.
Junkyardfieldtrip saves the best for last with "We're All Here," which carries with it a magical, mystery tour of lovely power-pop elements. Beatle-esque, yes, but it also includes many of the melodic touchstones of what made 70s power-pop so memorable. Not Americana, not in the technical sense, but it's certainly the sounds that made American pop (and, okay, some British pop) so enjoyable during that era.
This self-titled album is so good, it'll keep you coming back for more, again and again.
Haslem will not play in Friday's game against the 76ers due to personal reasons.
The exact circumstances surrounding Haslem's absence are unclear, but given that the veteran is not part of the team's regular rotation, it won't have any impact on Miami's game plan Friday night.
The state organization on Arts and Disability is expanding its writing workshops for veterans to Temple.
The six-week course offered by VSA Texas that starts on Saturday allows veterans to turn their memories into well-crafted poems, plays or songs.
"Being able to write that out and share that as a legacy for their kids, their grandkids so they can really know some of the things that they've been through. It's I think very helpful for them to get that out there and express themselves," Artworks Director April Sullivan said.
The workshop that starts on Feb. 3 at the Cultural Activities Center is full but the organizers plan to offer more of them in Central Texas in the future.
Participants have the option to get their work published with other writers this summer.
For more information of the workshops, visit this page.
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Washington head coach Chris Petersen runs onto the field before game against Oregon State. As annoying as late kickoffs are for fans, TV networks paid handsomely for the right to broadcast those games at night. Timothy Gonzelez AP
After a week of big announcements, reveals, and trailers, E3 2017 is finally coming to an end. We covered all the big press conferences and now we're ready to weigh in on how all the big companies did in their press conferences, including the highlights, the things we'd wish they'd done better, and the biggest games.
Here are the highs, lows, and biggest games for:
Sony -- Shadow of the Colossus remake, God of War, and more.
Microsoft -- Xbox One X finally announced and detailed.
Nintendo -- Metroid Prime 4.
EA -- Star Wars: Battlefront II details, BioWare's new IP!
Ubisoft -- Beyond Good & Evil 2!
Bethesda -- The Evil Within 2, Wolfenstein II, and more.
For more E3 , check out our hub page at GameSpot.com/e3
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Two men were able to get away after robbing a man who was walking in Waterloo’s university district.
Waterloo Regional Police say money was stolen from the man late Saturday night, near Hickory and Hemlock streets. He was not injured.
The assailants were last seen headed southbound on Hemlock.
Police describe one as being white, 5’10” and likely in his early 20s, with a medium build.
The other man is said to be black, thin, about 5’10” tall and also likely in his early 20s.
Police say they’re also investigating whether the men are responsible for an attempted robbery that occurred early Sunday morning near Hickory and Hazel streets.
Miami Marlins catcher J.T. Realmuto dives into home plate with a with a two-run inside the park home run against the Philadelphia Phillies in an August game. J.T. Realmuto has requested a trade in the wake of the team’s latest payroll purge. (AP Photo/Rich Schultz, File) Rich Schultz AP
A 9-year-old boy retrieved a gun from his parents' bedroom and shot his 13-year-old sister to death, authorities said, after the two got into an argument over a video game controller.
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The incident occurred over the weekend in rural Monroe County, Mississippi, as the children's mother was preparing lunch in the kitchen, the country sheriff said.
"He wanted the controller, and I guess he knew where to find the gun," Sheriff Cecil Cantrell told CNN.
The boy grabbed a handgun, which was kept in a nightstand next to the bed, and shot the sister in the back of the head, the sheriff said.
"This is the first time I've ever dealt with any child that was shot like that," Cantrell said. "And I hope I never deal with it again."
The girl was taken to Le Bonheur Children's Hospital in Memphis, where she was pronounced dead Sunday.
The case is still under investigation and authorities have not filed charges.
"We are talking to the district attorney," Cantrell said.
Since then, the bank has also admitted to other improper practices, including charging auto-loan customers for car insurance they did not need and charging improper fees to some mortgage borrowers. Democratic lawmakers, meanwhile, had pressed the Fed to take action against the bank. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) last summer urged Yellen to remove all of the bank's board members.
LONDON, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Chinese businessman Jisheng Gao has completed a takeover of Southampton, club owner Katharina Liebherr said in a letter to fans on Monday.
"Following extensive and fruitful work, we are entering into a partnership with the Gao family and I am excited about what we will achieve together," Liebherr said.
Although no details of the deal were released, local media reported that Gao had purchased an 80 per cent stake for around 210 million pounds ($273 million).
Liebherr said she had built up a close relationship with Gao's daughter Nelly Gao, who local media said would join the board.
The Premier League approved the takeover by Gao's company in June, and the deal takes to 28 the number of European clubs now under Chinese ownership.
Seven of those are British: West Bromwich Albion, Birmingham City, Aston Villa, Wolves, Reading and Northampton are the others, with Manchester City also 13 per cent owned by Chinese. ($1 = 0.7712 pounds) (Reporting by Neil Robinson; Editing by Gareth Jones)
× Police: Man in serious condition after being found shot at gas station
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – A man was found shot at an Indianapolis gas station Monday morning.
The man was found with gunshot wounds at 34th and Emerson around 11:30 a.m. The man told police he was shot in the back in the 4000 block of East 34th Street; the exit wound went through his chest. Police said someone drove him to the gas station after he was hit.
The victim was taken to Eskenazi Hospital in serious condition, police said. His injuries weren’t considered life-threatening.
Police said the shooting victim has an open warrant in a methamphetamine case.
MANHEIM, Pa. (WHTM) – Police in Lancaster County are asking for the public’s help following an apparent road rage incident that happened early Thanksgiving morning.
A driver reported to police that another motorist fired a gun at his vehicle on Lebanon Road (Route 72) near Elizabethtown Road.
The incident in Rapho Township happened just after midnight.
The Manheim Borough Police Department is seeking information about a teal-green Chevrolet Suburban and the occupant or occupants of that vehicle.
Police believe someone in the Suburban fired a shot at a pickup truck that was passing, striking the truck on cab on the passenger side.
The bullet did not enter the cab and no one was injured, police said.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Manheim Borough Police Department Detective Szulborski or Officer Colwell at 717-665-2481.
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What Yankees’ AL East rivals have been up to this offseason Here’s an in-depth breakdown of the Yankees’ AL East rivals: Orioles Manager: Buck Showalter (ninth year) Spring training site: Sarasota, Fla. Key additions: The Orioles are among the many teams...
Designer of Halladay plane, test pilot died while flying one earlier this year LOS ANGELES — The tiny sport plane Roy Halladay was flying Tuesday when he fatally crashed into the Gulf of Mexico was made for entry-level pilots like him, though the...
Masahiro Tanaka shelled as Yankees playoff pursuit stalls TORONTO — The Yankees’ only losing record against an AL East team is to the worst one. Before an 8-1 loss to the last-place Blue Jays on Friday night in...
FILE - In this Saturday, June 30, 2018 file photo, France's Kylian Mbappe celebrates after scoring his side's third goal during their round of 16 match against Argentina, at the 2018 soccer World Cup at the Kazan Arena in Kazan, Russia. Kylian Mbappe and Thierry Henry are seemingly linked by destiny. While Henry is France's leading scorer with 51 goals and among the greatest forwards of the modern era, the 19-year-old Mbappe is the new French sensation tipped to become perhaps even the world's best. David Vincent, file AP Photo
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PHILADELPHIA — Newly freed rapper Meek Mill has rung the ceremonial bell before the start of Game 5 of the Philadelphia 76ers-Miami Heat playoff series in Philadelphia.
Sixers co-owner Michael Rubin posted a picture of himself with Mill on Instagram Tuesday night with the caption “On the way to the sixers game let’s go.”
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Mill was freed from a prison outside Philadelphia shortly before 7 p.m.
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court had directed a Philadelphia judge who had jailed him to immediately issue an order freeing him on bail while he appeals decade-old drug and gun violations.
Mill was sentenced in November to 2 to 4 years in prison for violating probation.
While he was incarcerated, celebrities including Rubin and New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, visited him and offered their support.
New Center Park is resuming its weekly series of free movie nights and theater performances on Friday.
The park will screen new films and timeless classics each Wednesday night and family-friendly flicks each Friday night, along with a host of live performances through Aug. 12, a news release said.
The summer series is produced by Midtown Detroit Inc., a nonprofit community development group focused on Midtown's economic growth.
A host of sponsors of the New Center Park Summer Series include Troy-based The Kresge Foundation, The Loft Warehouse Director of Residential and Commercial Real Estate Matt O'Laughlin, Detroit-based ROK Construction Services LLC, Grosse Pointe Park-based Community Capital Consulting LLC and St. Clair Shores-based University Rentals LLC.
The Friday series kicks off with a screening of "Rock Dog" at the park on West Grand Boulevard at Second Avenue in Detroit's New Center area.
A full movie and performance lineup can be found at newcenterpark.com.
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) – The U.S. Coast Guard in Alaska says it’s searching for a fishing boat with six people that’s been missing in the Bering Sea for more than a day.
An agency news release on Sunday afternoon says ships and aircraft have looked through the night for the 98-foot-long F/V Destination. The boat had six people on it and is owned by a company based in Seattle, Petty Officer 3rd Class Lauren Steenson said.
The vessel’s electronic locating device was recovered Saturday morning in a debris field containing buoys, a life ring and an oil sheen.
Steenson said the Coast Guard doesn’t yet know the cause of the boat’s disappearance or whether anyone survived.
People on the small island of St. George are looking along the shore for any signs of the crew. The Coast Guard didn’t say how many members were aboard or immediately respond to a call seeking more information.
The agency says the water temperature is 38 degrees.
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Alkem Laboratories rallied as much as 2.2 percent and Wockhardt gained 4.5 percent intraday Thursday after companies received drug approvals from the US health regulator
Alkem has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration for Itraconazole capsule, which is used in treatment of fungal infection, reports CNBC-TV18.
Meanwhile, another healthcare company Wockhardt has received tentative approval from US FDA for Bendamustine Hydrochloride injectable, which is used in treatment of different types of cancer.
At 11:24 hours IST, the share price of Alkem was quoting at Rs 1,879.05, up 1.08 percent and Wockhardt was at Rs 650.50, up 4.15 percent on the BSE.
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Boys Noize has dropped his new 'Strictly Raw Vol. 2' collection.
The German producer - real name Alex Ridha - is one of the most experienced names in the game, yet his approach is resolutely forward-facing.
'Strictly Raw Vol. 1' dropped in 2015 and featured a plethora of top collaborators, while this time round the producer has decided to go it alone.
A pared back club-ready collection, 'Strictly Raw Vol. 2' very much places Boys Noize to the fore and it's all the better for that.
Out now, Boys Noize has placed his tribal-driven Virgil Abloh collab 'ORVNGE' - a blast of energy for your Monday afternoon...
'Strictly Raw Vol. 2' is out now.
Join us on Vero, as we get under the skin of global cultural happenings. Follow Clash Magazine as we skip merrily between clubs, concerts, interviews and photo shoots. Get backstage sneak peeks and a true view into our world as the fun and games unfold.
Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zack Greinke throws against the Houston Astros during the first inning of an interleague baseball game, Monday, Aug. 14, 2017, in Phoenix. Matt York AP Photo
Some animals hate being brushed, while others absolutely love it.
The latter applies to Max the lynx.
Adorable video footage posted by Rumble.com shows Max getting a morning brushing from his caretaker in Canada.
As you can see from the handful of fur off to the side, he has been shedding his winter coat – a process that started in early March.
He's really enjoying the brushing! See it for yourself below.
DesRosiers Automotive Consultants says a five-year growth trend in year-to-date sales of new light vehicles in Canada ended in June.
The Toronto auto market watcher says 1,036,677 new light vehicles were sold in Canada in the first six months of the year, down 0.2 per cent from the record-setting six-month total of 1,039,068 in the same period of 2017.
It was the first decline in year-to-date numbers since March 2013 and comes as June marked the fourth month in a row of year-over-year monthly declines in sales.
Sales of new vehicles were down 1.6 per cent in June at 200,156 versus the same month last year, as a 1.4 per cent gain in sales of light trucks was more than offset by an eight per cent decline in passenger car sales.
Coming soon to the skies overhead: David Ross.
The former Cubs catcher, who hasn’t exactly ducked the spotlight since retiring following the team’s 2016 World Series championship, will tandem jump with the U.S. Army Golden Knights to open the 59th Annual Chicago Air and Water Show on Saturday.
Since ending his career in baseball that included a clutch home run in Game 7 of the World Series that helped the Cubs end a 107-year championship drought, Ross has appeared on “Dancing with the Stars” and as a baseball analyst for ESPN. Next up, he takes to the air.
Ross is scheduled to touch down in front of the Boat House at North Avenue Beach after the Air and Water Show opens at 10 a.m. Saturday, according to the City of Chicago.
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WASHINGTON (CNN) — A UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter with three crew members on board experienced a hard landing Monday, crashing in Leonardtown, Maryland.
One of the crew members was medevaced from the scene, Ft. Belvoir spokesperson Jimmie Cummings told CNN.
No additional details were provided about the other crewmembers or why the helicopter, which came from Ft. Belvoir, crashed at approximately 1:50 p.m.
One witness, Garrett Bowles, told CNN he thinks the helicopter hit some trees as it went down. One other helicopter was at the scene when it crashed, Bowles told CNN.
Another witness, Bianca Melton, told CNN the helicopter looked like it stalled out before crashing.
The UH-60 Blackhawk is an Army utility helicopter used in air assault, air cavalry and aero-medical evacuation units.
More to come details to come.
JOHANNESBURG, April 3 South Africa's Treasury is committed to a responsible fiscal path following S&P Global Ratings decision to cut the country's sovereign credit rating to "junk", it said on Monday.
"South Africa is committed to a predictable and consistent policy framework, which responds to changing circumstances in a measured and transparent fashion," the Treasury said in statement.
(Reporting by Mfuneko Toyana; Editing by James Macharia)
City cars may be the smallest cars on the road, but that shouldn’t stop them from being comfortable, practical and good to drive.
A Best Buy city car will be all of those things – but it will also be fuel-efficient, affordable to buy and run, and offer long-term reliability. And, of course, it’ll be a breeze to park on crowded city streets.
Not all city cars are made equal, however. Our testing has revealed three Don’t Buy city cars that simply don't deliver in terms of quality, comfort or safety, including a best-selling model. City cars are some of the cheapest on the road, but that doesn’t mean you need to put up with substandard build quality or a lack of basic safety equipment.
Below are the very best city cars we’ve tested - all bona fide Which? Best Buys that’ll make urban excursions a pleasure. Scroll down to see the three you should avoid.
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Take an imaginary day trip to Morocco over your lunch hour. A book signing and slide show of a road trip local author Barbara Ali (The Milwaukee Bucket List and 101 Things to do in Milwaukee Parks) made last summer with her husband and son. What better place could there be than Milwaukee's Casablanca restaurant on Brady Street? http://casablancaonbrady.com
Get your plate of delicious Middle Eastern Cuisine at the buffet downstairs ($8.95 adults/$4.95 children). Then come upstairs for the slide show featuring places Barbara and her family saw during their month long road trip during Ramadan. She will share stories and have books on hand, though you can purchase Journey to Fez at her author website www.amazon.com/author/barbaraali
Good food and stories are best when shared, so bring a friend!
One of the questions of Captain America: Civil War was where are Thor and The Hulk?
Marvel released a video addressing where Thor was during Civil War at Comic Con last year, a mockumentary directed by Thor: Ragnarok director Taika Waititi
See what Thor was up to during #CaptainAmericaCivilWar! Get this & other bonus on Dig HD 9/2 https://t.co/tWbG2IIs9h pic.twitter.com/M97y6CM1Mg — Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) August 28, 2016
Now, as part of the home video release of Doctor Strange, Marvel has gifted us with a clip from Team Thor: Pt. 2, Where Are They Now?, which features more of Thor and his Australian roommate, Darryl.
Royal rocks the riverfront
In Eau Claire, Wis., the Royal CU Foundation raised more than $27,000 for three of its partner charities at the 2017 Rock the Riverfront. The event featured nearly 500 runners/walkers and hundreds more who enjoyed games, activities and food trucks.
Authorities say a police officer in suburban Oklahoma City is hospitalized in critical condition after being shot during a traffic stop.
The Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office says a Valley Brook officer was shot in the leg Sunday evening as he was walking back to his patrol car. The sheriff's office says a deputy arrived on the scene and applied a tourniquet to the officer until paramedics arrived.
Oklahoma City police say the suspect remains at large, but authorities believe they have located the suspect's vehicle.
The sheriff's office says multiple shots were fired and some struck a passing vehicle with five people inside. No one in the vehicle was hurt.
The Oklahoma City Police Department is investigating the incident. Additional information was not immediately available.
An out-of-control car struck a 10-year-old boy playing in a front yard before crashing into a Southern California house Tuesday. Both the driver and child were taken to the hospital.
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Tonight several community members came out to the civic center and held a vigil in response to the Charlottesville protests
After a brief opening from the coordinator of the vigil, a deacon spoke about religion and the fight to end racism in America
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Many community members said it is important to hold a vigil like this for a variety of reasons.
“The importance of having a vigil like this is that everyone from Great Falls all the way to Virginia knows that we're all human beings, we are all the same, and we aren't going to tolerate bigotry and racism and we aren’t going to stand for hate” says Laura White.
After the deacon spoke, many community members decided to put their own voices out to the crowd, a variety of topics were discussed from homophobia, white supremacy, terrorism, racism, what our wars were fought against, and how to combat these issues in America.
Thirty years ago, Morning Edition launched what has become an Independence Day tradition: familiar NPR voices reading the Declaration of Independence.
Below is the draft of the Declaration of Independence adopted by the Continental Congress 242 years ago in Philadelphia. It is read by NPR staff members in the accompanying audio.
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Hazel Marie Watson, 76, went to be with the Lord Monday, May 29, 2017, after a battle with cancer. She was born November 9, 1940 in Trenton, GA to the late John David and Fannie Tinker Holland. Hazel was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She assisted her husband of 56 years, the late Reverend Howard Preston Watson, Sr., in ministry, often serving as a gracious hostess to visiting ministers and missionaries.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Preston Watson, Sr. Surviving are four children: Howard Preston Watson, Jr. (Gwyn), Teresa Shaw (Milan), Paula Terpenning (Brian), and Pam Henniger; six grandchildren; one great-grandson; and three siblings: James Holland (Anne), Johnnie Holland (Julia), and Carolyn Christoffer.
A graveside service will be held Friday, July 21, 2017 at Mt. Gur Cemetery, Kernersville, NC where she will be laid to rest next to her husband.
Actress and comedian Jenny Slate visits Barcelona, Spain, exploring everything the city has to offer.
As she seeks her fourth term as Raleigh's leader, Mayor Nancy McFarlane faces what could be her stiffest challenge to date. Challengers Charles Francis and Paul Fitts have the support of Wake County's Democratic and Republican parties, respectively.
Pictou County RCMP say one person has been taken to hospital following a single vehicle crash on Highway 104 at Salt Springs. Police say the crash occurred around 8 o’clock last night on the eastbound lanes of the 104. Police say the car left the roadway between Exits 18 and 19. Police say the driver, the lone person in the car, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained serious injuries. He was taken to hospital by ambulance and later transported via EHS LifeFlight for further treatment.
Traffic was closed between Exits 18 and 19 from the time of the crash until 11 this morning. An RCMP collision analyst was at the scene to examine it for evidence. The cause of the collision is being investigated.
It’s the Valentine’s Day show! I don’t know why I put so much effort into Valentine’s Day. Maybe it’s because I really don’t put effort into it. Arguably, though, it’s the most “celebrated” holiday on the show simply because there’s so many great songs to take out of context for the day.
Enjoy some “Classic” RFYL songs about love, beer, and never coming back with some favourites of mine! You’ll never be alone again once you get some of these tunes.
Damn, that was cheesy.
RFYL Episode: AllAboutLoveEP06
YOKOSUKA, Japan (AP) — An industrial group developing nuclear decommissioning technology has unveiled a swimming robot designed to be used underwater to investigate damage in three reactors at the wrecked Fukushima Dai-Ichi plant in northeastern Japan.
Remote controlled robots are key to the decades-long decommissioning process, but super-high radiation hampered earlier attempts to probe damage to the reactors from meltdowns following a massive earthquake and tsunami in March 2011.
The developers said Thursday they plan to send the probe into the primary containment vessel of Unit 3 at Fukushima this summer to study the extent of damage and locate parts of melted fuel that is thought to have fallen to the bottom of the chamber and been submerged by highly radioactive water.
Japan hopes to start removing the fuel after Tokyo's 2020 Olympics.
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A group that has been coming to bike week in the Myrtle Beach area for two decades highlight some of the changes. They include more cars and the traffic loop as well as more cops.
The Disgustang is back! David and Mike originally pulled a 1969 Mustang Mach 1 from a junkyard in Colorado and got it running in episode 66. The plan is to drive the Mustang 1,300 miles to DirtFish Rally School after it sat for a year. Before setting off on the trip, they tested the Mustang with donuts in the dirt and unfortunately killed the 351 ci Windsor V8. So the team pulled the car into Steve Dulcich’s garage to swap in a stroked 410 ci Winsor V8. The new engine was built on Engine Masters and makes 480 horsepower. Then the team sets out on a great road trip and reveals the epic next episode.
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William M. Johnson is a horticulturist with the Galveston County Office of Texas AgriLife Extension Service, The Texas A&M System. Visit his website at http: //aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/galveston.
MILFORD, Pa. (AP) — Alex Douglass was a CrossFit and running enthusiast who ran a 50-mile ultra-marathon when he wasn’t working his day job as a state police trooper.
All of that was ended by a sniper’s bullet.
Douglass survived the ambush that took his comrade’s life on Sept. 12, 2014, but the devastating wounds caused by that single rifle shot still haven’t healed.
On Monday, Douglass got a chance to confront his alleged assailant, describing years of pain and rehabilitation for a jury weighing capital murder charges against the man he called a coward. Douglass testified against Eric Frein (freen), the anti-government survivalist who prosecutors say targeted the Blooming Grove barracks in hopes of sparking a revolution. Frein was caught after a 48-day manhunt.
Prosecutors plan to rest their case on Tuesday.
Thunder star Russell Westbrook has become accustomed to getting heckled by opposing fans, especially in big games.
So that’s why no one was surprised when he got some harsh treatment from Jazz fans in Game 4 on Monday night. Even former presidential candidate Mitt Romney got in on the action.
No, seriously.
This game has everything, including Mitt Romney taunting Westbrook lol pic.twitter.com/dGmu2v9RFy — Rob Perez (@World_Wide_Wob) April 24, 2018
Trolled by Mittens. Ouch.
In Heaven, there will only be one person with scars. You’ll have none because he will have taken yours.
— J.S.
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LEBANON, Pa. -- A sandwich shop in Lebanon is serving more cheesesteaks these days. Gus Deraco's Italian Sandwiches is celebrating this weekend's Super Bowl appearance by the Philadelphia Eagles, by serving up classic Philly cheesesteaks.
There are several Eagles fans on staff at the shop. The manager says the cheesesteak recipe has remained essentially unchanged for nearly 50 years and all of the ingredients are local.
"We use fresh steak meat from the butcher," says Sandra Wentzel. "Fresh ingredients, fresh rolls from ATV bakery in Reading, cheese, grilled onions, and homemade sauce."
Of course, the whole sandwich is topped with pickles -- green for the Philadelphia Eagles.
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Nigeria's Fulani herdsmen and Berom farmers share a history of animosity which in recent years has flared into violence.
But men from both ethnic groups began working together after the discovery of a tin mine.
As one told BBC Nigeria Correspondent Stephanie Hegarty: "Mining brings people together just like football does."
A family is crediting the Independence Animal Hospital for saving their dog's life after a rope chew caused digestive issues.
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Wits University, Absa Premier League
Ejike, who parted ways with the Brazilians at the start of the year, will have another chance to redeem his career in the PSL
CLEVELAND (AP) — A prosecutor says a Cleveland man accused of fatally shooting a Salvation Army worker has been indicted on charges including aggravated murder and authorities are investigating to see whether the slaying and subsequent crimes were racially motivated.
Cuyahoga County prosecutor Michael O’Malley says William Jones was indicted Monday. Court records don’t show an attorney for Jones.
O’Malley says his office is consulting with federal prosecutors to determine if Jared Fier-Plesec’s slaying and subsequent carjackings, assaults and the shooting of a woman in the leg by Jones qualify as hate crimes or civil rights violations. The prosecutor didn’t identify the races of the people involved.
O’Malley says the Salvation Army victim was wearing his Salvation Army uniform and discussing the Bible with someone in a lobby when Jones shot him.
Portland Ore. -- A Portland Police car was hit this morning by a suspected drunk driver.
A witness told KGW News that she was working with a commercial film crew when the car crashed into the police car.
The crash happened around 4 a.m. on East Burnside and 26th Avenue.
Rachel Brock says the police car was parked on the street to block traffic while the crew of about 50 people worked.
"We were setting up for the shot, everybody was focused working and then suddenly people are yelling get out of the street, get out of the street, and there's a crazy you know loose care coming down the street at us," Brock said.
The driver was taken into custody by Portland police.
"THERE WAS A CRAZY LOOSE CAR COMING AT US!" Suspected drunk driver smashes into Portland Police car and tries to flee on E. Burnside. It was closed for commercial shoot. Nearly 50 crew members OK after hearing shouts to evacuate the street. @KGWNews pic.twitter.com/t8pyQAfZ2T — Eric Patterson (@KGWphotog) July 4, 2018
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Income for primary care doctors has continued to increase over the past few years, a recent survey revealed.
Researchers found that the local anesthetic liposomal bupivacaine was not associated with fewer opioid-related complications in patients undergoing knee replacement surgery.
Where do your health insurance premium dollars really go? One group analyzed how each dollar is spent.
Researchers recently reported that grip strength can help predict frailty in surgical patients with vascular disease.
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CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Johnthony Walker has been sentenced to four years in prison for the Woodmore bus crash that killed six students.
He was convicted in march of criminally negligent homicide, reckless aggravated assault, assault, reckless endangerment, reckless driving, and using a portable device by a school bus driver.
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Walker has already served more than a year before the trial so he will be eligible for parole very quickly.
Prosecutors asked that some of the sentences be served consequtively, but the judge will allow him to serve them at the same time, making the total sentence much less.
One woman yelled out in court if that was all he would get for the death of her child.
Related Article: Judge denies diversion for Woodmore bus driver Johnthony Walker
The sentence came after parents testified during the sentencing hearing in the morning.
The bus loaded with children from Woodmore Elementary crashed on Talley Road in November of 2016.
NOAA is once again considering ending North Atlantic and North Pacific Marine storm warning announcements at minutes 8, 9, and 10 of each hour on WWV, and minutes 48, 49, 50, and 51 of WWVH.
Submit questions, comments, or concerns about this proposed change with “NIST MARINE WARNING” in the subject line no later than February 23, 2018. NOAA had announced in April 2017 that it was considering this change but held off in the wake of supporting comments.
WWV and WWVH are services of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). — Thanks to Matt Deutch, N0RGT
Minister for Education Richard Bruton has announced new measures to reduce the cost of going to school.
Under the plan, schools will be obliged to place greater emphasis on reducing the financial burden placed on parents.
They include banning the use of workbooks which cannot be reused, using generic uniforms and providing parents with fully costed lists for items they are required to buy.
However Barnardos' Fergus Finlay said that the measures do not go far enough.
"These are very, very small steps," he said.
"I think it's really disappointing that the Minister has chosen not to go just that little bit further.
"It would cost the Government very little money to do away entirely with the cost of schoolbooks for parents and the cost of school transport, and indeed, with the voluntary contribution that parents are required to make."
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CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Construction gates are going up early Monday morning around Quicken Loans Arena as officials prepare to renovate the home of the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Workers expect to place fences along Huron Road from Ontario Street to East 6th Street at 5 a.m.
The construction will cut Huron Road from five lanes to two lanes, arena officials said in a news release.
The lanes will be split into one eastbound and westbound lane to help the flow of traffic during non-event times.
The lanes will remain closed for at 18 months, officials said.
The initial phase of the $140 million transformation will focus on the north side of the building, where a 42,430-square-foot atrium will be added that will be enclosed by a 500-foot long, 60-foot-high glass facade.
Additional information regarding traffic, construction and what you need to know can be found here.
Quicken Loans Arena transformation begins Feb. 5 - here's what you need to know
Minnesota lawmakers are returning from a weeklong break with their eyes on the budget.
The Legislature was set to resume Tuesday after an Easter vacation put its work on pause. Their return marks the beginning of the rush to agree to a new, two-year budget that will likely exceed $45 billion.
But Republicans and Gov. Mark Dayton have lots of divides to bridge. The GOP is pursuing nearly $1 billion or more in tax cuts and some drastic cuts to government services. Dayton is aiming for a smaller suite of tax breaks while increasing state spending more on programs like a prized preschool initiative.
Lawmakers have some other priorities like finalizing a plan to comply with the federal Real ID law that threatens to disrupt Minnesotans' flights starting next year.
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MADRID — Police in northeastern Spain have arrested three Russians accused of beating a 22-year-old Italian man to death in the seaside resort town of Lloret de Mar.
A statement by the Mossos d’Esquadra regional police on Sunday said that officers were sent to a discotheque at around 3 a.m. Saturday where they found the Italian badly injured after a fight was reported. It said the man died a day later after being admitted to a hospital in the nearby city of Girona.
A video of the incident on Spanish media showed a man being kicked in the face.
Police identified the victim as Niccolo Ciatti. The Barcelona-based newspaper El Periodico said he was from the town of Scandicci, near Florence.
Police said they later found the 20- and 26-year-old Russians in the town. They said they would most likely be brought before a judge Monday.
Italy’s foreign ministry said Monday the Italian died “following aggression” against him, adding that the Italian consulate in Barcelona was following the case.
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SOUTH ELGIN, Ill. -- A man is dead and three officers are injured after a four-hour shootout in South Elgin.
It started around 11 p.m. Tuesday when police received a call about shots fired in the 300 block of Woodridge Circle.
When officers arrived, the suspect shot at them and threatened to kill police if they came closer.
The man then barricaded himself inside a condo building.
After four hours of negotiations with a SWAT team, the suspect came out of the condo and started shooting again.
Three officers were injured. A fourth officer returned fire, killing the suspect.
The officers were taken to the hospital. None of the injuries are said to be life-threatening.
The fourth officer who shot and killed the suspect, was taken to the hospital for observation only.
0:57 Protesters target Mayor Brand's refusal to designate Fresno a sanctuary city Pause
2:35 Saburo Masada visits site of his internment for first time since 1942
1:02 One dead after fight between co-workers at plant south of Fresno
0:34 Watch as Joel, a St. Bernard from Fresno, wins his breed competition at Westminster dog show
1:01 Grow-Spec makes high-tech grow lights. Cannabis growers are a big market
2:15 Central High seniors set goal for Leukemia and Lymphoma Society challenge
1:17 Westminster Dog Show features new breeds
1:46 Memorial Service for Fresno Area Homeless remembers those who died on the streets
2:11 Japanese American internee describes pain of losing citizenship
New Premier Steven Marshall has been sworn into office and has hit the ground running.
The northwest flow is alive and well today and all week long…in the flow a series of cold fronts will drop down…resulting in bouncing temperatures and they are mainly moisture starved…this is a very dry flow for us…a double cold front passed yesterday…so after being in the 50’s on Monday…windy and colder today…highs in the mid 30’s…then back up on Wednesday…down Thursday…holding steady Friday and back up Saturday…a wild ride. This is bone dry pattern…fire danger remains high especially with the gusty winds…it does look like there is a pattern flip on the way…zonal then southwest…that’s a good 5-6 days away…lets see what happens.
Modern-day lessons from a trading hub of the ancient world
(Global Edition) From the BBC World Service … Iran’s president is meeting with European leaders this week, trying to rally support for the 2015 nuclear deal after President Trump has called for allies to stop buying oil from the country. We’ll explore what’s at stake for the Iranian economy. Then, wages have stagnated across many developed economies – even at a time when they should be rising. We’ll explore why productivity has largely fallen since the financial crisis. Afterward, Petra, an ancient city in Jordan, was once a vibrant trading hub with caravans from Arabia, India and Africa passing through. But centuries after its downfall, are there lessons to be learned for modern-day trade? Today’s podcast is sponsored by Carbonite (Carbonite.com). (07/04/2018)
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Switzerland's players look dejected at the end of the 90 minutes against Sweden. AFP
Switzerland's players look dejected at the end of the 90 minutes against Sweden. AFP
Donors must be healthy, age 16 or older, and available to give blood between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. from Feb. 13 to the 17th at the ROTC Armory, North Armory Room on the University of Oklahoma campus in Norman. Blood donors can also do a cheek swab on-site and join the Be The Match marrow registry which could give them an opportunity to save even more lives.
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19 medical pot growers submit applications in North Dakota
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota's Health Department will review 19 applications from potential manufacturers of medical marijuana.
Medical Marijuana Division Director Jason Wahl says that's the number of applications that were submitted prior to Monday morning's deadline.
Later Monday, a seven-member panel made up of health officials, citizens, law enforcement and a state lawyer will begin examining the applications. Applicants had to submit a $5,000 nonrefundable fee.
The state will register two manufacturers.
State officials have been developing the medical marijuana system since legislators crafted a law a year ago. That followed voters' approval of the drug in November 2016.
Wahl says medical marijuana should be available in North Dakota by the end of the year.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – A Lexington man is accused of raping a child.
Police arrested 36-year-old Connellson Lacy on Tuesday.
He is charged with two counts of rape, one court sexual abuse and one count sodomy.
According to court documents, the victim was less than 12-years-old.
Mandy Moore is opening up about her interesting career path.
The 33-year-old performer was once a pop star and teen actress before she starred on the critically-acclaimed series This Is Us.
“It’s all led me to where I am now. I’m happy to acknowledge [the past], but also stay focused on the present,” Mandy told ET. “I think it’s cool to have different chapters of your life and career and for there to be a portion of an audience out there that just knows me from [This Is Us]. I’m totally fine with it because there’s plenty of stuff in the past I’d like to forget.”
Pictured: Mandy looks cute with yellow pumps while out shopping on Wednesday afternoon (June 14) in West Hollywood, Calif.
QUETTA: At least six policemen were martyred and seven other injured in a suiside attack on a police van at airport road in Quetta, on Tuesday, AajNews reported.
According to ISPR, in another incident two suicide bombers were killed who were trying to attack Frontier Corps (FC) check post before they could explode their vests, in Mian Ghundi area of Quetta.
Eight FC personnel were wounded in the exchange of firining.
The security forces have cordoned off the blast area and further investigations are underway.
Looking directly at the Sun anytime — during an eclipse or not— risks permanent damage to the retina’s macula, an oval-shaped area at the center of the retina which controls high-resolution and color vision. The damage manifests as blurred or blind spots in the center of vision, making it difficult to read or distinguish facial features.
When it comes to MTV award shows, it’s best to expect the unexpected as far as fashion’s concerned. And while Sunday’s Movie Awards did offer their fair share of stunning...
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The peer support group gives people the opportunity to meet with others who understand some of what they are going through. Run by a facilitator, the sessions offer a chance to ask questions, get information and share experiences in a safe and supportive environment.
Le Pen has created a petition and urged her supporters to sign it
Leader of the eurosceptic party, Marine Le Pen, put the petition on Twitter urging her followers to sign it and she used the hashtag #JesoutiensLaPolice, which means ‘I back the police’.
The petition aims to support the police in France and has slammed the government for not doing enough about the riots, which have created chaos across the city.
Anti-police riots were sparked following the alleged rape of a young man, Theo, with a baton.
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Political committees are now required to file donation reports during off-election years to give citizens more opportunities to see who is giving money to politicians. ... Subscribe or log in to read more Political committees are now required to file donation reports during off-election years to give citizens more opportunities to see who is giving money to politicians.
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SYDNEY, May 31 (Reuters) - A valet at Sydney's Hyatt Regency hotel had a bad day at work on Thursday after he accidentally parked a Porsche Carrera underneath another vehicle.
While attempting to park the Porsche, the car reportedly accelerated and ended up under an orange sports utility vehicle (SUV).
Police were called to the hotel to cut out the driver, who was unharmed, as onlookers were treated to the comical sight of the black soft-top Porsche squashed under the larger vehicle.
"When I first saw this, I thought that it was being shot for a TV show or a movie, but apparently it's real," said bystander Jonathan Bayle.
Police rescue lifted the SUV to remove the Porsche with its hood crumpled, out from under it.
The investigation into how the accident occurred is ongoing. (Writing by Stefica Nicol Bikes, Editing by Karishma Singh and Michael Perry)
The Vicksburg Post reports that Tyson Foods discussed its plans for its Bovina plant recently with Warren County supervisors.
The county is considering tax abatements worth $2.2 million for work already done at the plant.
Tyson’s Charlie Terrell says the company is upgrading hot water for two manufacturing lines, as well as improving pollution control.
Terrell says Arkansas-based Tyson plans to increase capacity on two lines next year, adding new freezers and fryers.
The 550-worker plant takes chicken slaughtered elsewhere and makes prepared foods such as chicken tenders and wings. Tyson bought it in 1991.
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NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. (AP)  An 8-year-old boy is missing after swimming in rough surf off Florida's Atlantic Coast.
Volusia County Ocean Rescue Deputy Liz Driskell tells local news outlets the search ended at sundown Sunday and will resume Monday.
The boy was playing in the surf off New Smyrna Beach on Saturday afternoon when the strong currents pulled him out into deeper water. The boy's 11-year-old sister tried to rescue him, but was pulled under and had to be rescued by lifeguards. The names of the children haven't been released.
Driskell says the surf and rip currents were strong over the holiday weekend and people are being asked to swim in front of the lifeguard towers.
Ramirez went 2-for-4 with a walk and two runs scored in Monday's win over the Red Sox.
His fifth-inning double gave Ramirez the MLB lead with 38 two-baggers on the year. The 24-year-old's .312 batting average and 79 runs this season are top-10 marks in the AL, and both lead the Indians clubhouse. Through 115 games, Ramirez is on pace to hit 25 home runs, 50-plus doubles and nearly 10 triples -- he's also chasing 100 runs, 80 RBI and 20 stolen bases. Other big names in larger markets may have grabbed most of the headlines this season, but Ramirez is having a heck of a 2017 campaign in Cleveland.
Worcester Restaurant Week is back, giving people a chance to dine out and try something new without breaking the bank.
The winter edition of the biannual event is from Monday, Feb. 26 to Saturday, March 10.
At least 40 restaurants are participating, dropping prices and creating a special three-course menu for just $25.18.
Some new editions to this round of restaurant week are Nonna's Pizza & Pasta and The Railers Sports Tavern.
Check out the list of restaurants participating, ranging from Italian to Mexican to tapas.
You can find more details here. And don't worry, if you miss restaurant week this time, it will be back again this summer.
ST. LOUIS, MO (KTVI)–The owners of Boardwalk Waffles and Ice Cream, are the new kids on the block, with their shop that is now open in Maplewood, Missouri.
Customers can come enjoy the delicious combination of their choice of any flavor ice cream, sandwiched in between two fresh, fluffy waffles, sprinkled with powder sugar. Their specialty allows you to enjoy a well-known breakfast favorite at any time of the day you’d like.
A husband and wife duo Eric and Laurie Moore, own and operate the shop. Boardwalk Waffles & Ice Cream is inspired by Eric’s childhood growing up on the Jersey Shore and getting Ice Cream and waffle sandwiches on the boardwalk. Now, Missourians can enjoy these tasty treats in Maplewood from 11am to 10pm during the week and until 12am on the weekends.
Boardwalk Waffles & Ice Cream is located at 7326B Manchester Road. For more information, visit http://www.boardwalkaffles.com.
An undocumented immigrant has been charged in the Northland murder of a talented tattoo artist who worked at Black Card Tattoo Collective.
Weather forecasters are getting complaints about their clothes, hair and even eyelashes.
Seven gardaí have taken their own lives in the last 12 months.
Dozens of people placed for adoption in St Patrick’s Guild may not know they are adopted.
Gardaí are investigating whether a young girl witnessed the murder of teenager Cameron Reilly in County Louth.
It looks like today will be one of the hottest days of the year.
Ruth Coppinger says she will try to get rid of the 72-hour waiting period for women seeking an abortion when the bill comes to the Dáil.
A 48-year-old crime barrister became acutely stressed and died following a perceived mistake he had made at work.
Gardaí at three stations around the country are going to try out a "new concept" in Garda uniforms.
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This is the time of year when the travel bug bites many Americans. The desire to travel more is near the top of many New Year's resolution lists. But, how can you get out and travel more without sacrificing your bank account? Terri Steele of World Class Travel joined us on News 3 This Morning with some advice.
The Chiefs placed Terrell (undisclosed) on injrued reserve Monday.
It isn't clear what kind of injury Terrell is dealing with considering he was the player to intercept Raiders quarterback Derek Carr in the final seconds of Sunday's victory over Oakland. Regardless, his season is now over. Leon McQuay was promoted from the practice squad to fill Terrell's place on the 53-man roster.
Supreme Court rejects inmate's appeal in slaying of 3
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court has declined the appeal of an Ohio inmate who has long maintained his innocence in the 1994 slaying of three people.
The court's Tuesday decision involves the case of Kevin Keith. He is serving a life sentence for killing two women and a 4-year-old girl in what prosecutors said was retaliation for his arrest in a drug sweep.
Lawyers for Keith say the personnel file of a state forensics investigator who worked on his case contains allegations she had a habit of providing police departments answers they wanted in cases.
Attorneys for the 54-year-old Keith, who is black, also say the file shows the investigator used racial slurs against co-workers.
Prosecutors say there's no evidence the file would have made a difference at trial.
Bob Dutton joined The News Tribune in 2013 after more than 25 years at the Kansas City Star, including the last 13 covering baseball and the Royals. He was the president of the Baseball Writers' Association of America in 2008 and serves on the committee that nominates players to the Hall of Fame.
First West Nile mosquitoes found in Chicago's north suburbs
CHICAGO (AP) — The Illinois Department of Public Health is reporting the first mosquitoes to test positive for West Nile Virus this year were found in Chicago's suburbs.
Health officials said Wednesday the North Shore Mosquito Abatement District collected the positive mosquitoes on May 25 in the suburbs of Glenview and Morton Grove. No human cases of West Nile Virus have been reported so far this year.
Public Health Director Nirav Shah says as temperatures rise, the state will start to see more West Nile Virus activity.
The virus is transmitted through bites from mosquitoes that picked up the virus from an infected bird. Symptoms include fever, nausea and aches.
The Illinois Department of Public Health last year reported 90 human cases, which included eight deaths.
Man, 69, hit by car while crossing road, critically injured
A 69-year-old pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries Thursday when he was hit by a car in the central valley, according to Metro Police.
The Las Vegas man was crossing the road near Charleston Boulevard and Arville Street about 5:50 p.m. when he was hit by a 2004 Lexus ES 330, police said. He was taken to University Medical Center in critical condition, police said.
The man was about 150 feet from a designated crosswalk, police said. The driver of the Lexus, who was not impaired, was cooperating with investigators, police said.
LOS ANGELES — UCLA guard Jaylen Hands has withdrawn his name from the NBA draft and will return to school for his sophomore season.
Hands joins guard Kris Wilkes in deciding to forgo the pro ranks to play a second season in college.
Hands averaged 9.9 points, 4.0 rebounds and 2.6 assists for the Bruins last season. The San Diego native started 15 of 31 games in which he appeared.
Coach Steve Alford said Wednesday that Hands will be a vital part of the Bruins’ backcourt and he has room to grow and improve.
Hands said the pre-draft evaluations were helpful to him and he’s focused on improving his game.
The Bruins have lost guard Aaron Holiday, who is forgoing his senior year to enter the draft. He averaged a Pac-12-leading 20.3 points last season.
UCLA was 21-12 and lost in a First Four game to St. Bonaventure.
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MILAN Juventus are optimistic that forward Paulo Dybala will recover from injury in time to face Barcelona in the Champions League on Wednesday after he was forced out of Saturday's game with Pescara. The Argentine, who scored twice in Juve's 3-0 win in Tuesday's first leg of the quarter-final, limped off with an ankle problem in the second half of their 2-0 victory in Serie A, shortly after suffering a rough tackle from Sulley Muntari. "He's taken a knock and twisted it a little but I think we can be optimistic," coach Massimiliano Allegri told reporters.
In anticipation of Hokulea's homecoming on Saturday, the Polynesian Voyaging Society is hosting free lei-making workshops to prepare for the celebration.
Two separate workshops will be held at various times and locations on Friday June 16. The lei will be used to greet the crew members when they dock in Honolulu at Magic Island.
The first workshop runs from 1-4 p.m. at the Polynesian Voyaging Society headquarters located in the Honolulu Community College Marine Education Center on 10 Sand Island Parkway in Honolulu.
The second event will be held from 6-8 p.m. at the Aupuni Place, formerly known as Na Mea Hawaii, in the Ward Warehouse. For this event, an RSVP is requested, and limited to the first 20 participants. To RSVP, send an email to lormona@pvshawaii.org.
The Polynesian Voyaging Society is accepting donations of flowers, ti leaves and lei making supplies.
For more information on the workshops or how to donate, click here.
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Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was assaulted near Milverton Hill in Leamington.
The incident took place some time between 5pm and 6pm on Tuesday June 19, when a middle aged man grasped a woman round the throat on a footpath near the River Leam.
Two men and a woman are understood to have witnessed the incident and intervened, and took the man away from the scene. However they left without giving their details to the victim.
The suspect and his victim are known to each other and this was an isolated incident, with no risk to the wider community.
Enquiries are ongoing and officers are keen to identify and talk to the witnesses as soon as possible.
Anyone with any information is asked to call Warwickshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 104S 20062018 or crime reference number 23/25625/18546s 300518 and ask for details to be passed to the investigating officer PC Christopher Pitt.
Alternatively Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 11.
The DPS says the pursuit started on Interstate 17 in Phoenix and ended on U.S. 60 in Tempe.
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A man was arrested Tuesday night after leading Arizona Department of Public Safety troopers on a pursuit along freeways from north Phoenix to Tempe.
The DPS said the pursuit started on the southbound side of Interstate 17 near Peoria Avenue, when the driver refused to stop for troopers.
The man continued to head south and then east on Phoenix freeways and eventually onto U.S. 60 in Tempe, the DPS said.
He eventually was stopped without incident on U.S. 60 near McClintock Drive in Tempe and taken into custody, the DPS said.
Further details were not immediately available.
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"Future for Bansko Municipality" warned that thew will close the main road E-79 on Wednesday in support of the construction of a second cabin line in the resort. This was reported on the Facebook of the association.
Recently the mayor of Bansko Georgi Ikonomov did not exclude the protests of the people from the city to move to the capital.
Calvary Fellowship is inviting kids age four through fifth grade to become “Special Agents” for God at their 2018 Vacation Bible School set for Monday, July 23, through Thursday, July 26.
SonForce Kids runs from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. each day; cost is $15.
Attendees will gear up for special missions each day and make crafts, play games, sing and snack along the way.
Pre-registration will be accepted until noon on Thursday, July 5, and can be done online at https://calvaryfellowship.wufoo.com/forms/z1rodzfk0vz6tge. For additional information, call the Calvary Fellowship office during business hours at 425-775-3422.
Calvary Fellowship is located at 23302 56th Ave. W. in Mountlake Terrace.
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PLAINVILLE -- An RV was destroyed by fire Wednesday on Route 72
The incident happened east of exit 3 in Plainville. Everyone was able to get out of the camper and there were no injuries.
No information was available on the cause of the fire.
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Zach Johnson and Brandon Goodwin combined for 49 points and Florida Golf Coast pulled away from Jacksonville State for an 80-55 win on Saturday night, running the Eagles’ winning streak to 11, their longest at the Division I level.
Johnson had 25 points, Goodwin 24 and Dinero Mercurius 11 as FGCU (18-8, 9-0 Atlantic Sun) picked up its 100th conference win since moving up from D-II in 2008. Twice the Eagles won 14 in a row, the last time 11 years ago.
Jace Hogan led the Dolphins (12-14, 6-3) with 17 points and Tanner Rubio had 13. Jacksonville State also had 19 turnovers.
FGCU led 33-25 at the half and steadily pulled away to get the season sweep. The Eagles won 68-62 at home a week earlier and are now up three games plus the tiebreaker with five games remaining in the regular season.
The welcoming call of Ngāti Manu resounded to it's many descendants who had returned home with newly gained Ministerial portfolios today. The masses gathered at Karetū Marae in honour of Kelvin Davis (Minister of Corrections), Peeni Henare (Minister of Whānau Ora) and Nanaia Mahuta (Minister of Māori Development). There is no marae, or hapū around the country that has more Ministers then here.
Rising DMV rapper Yung Manny had the kids at the KYS Block Party going crazy with his performance. Manny talked with Shorty Da Prince & Angie Ange Live about what’s next for the rapper.
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April 13 TAY TWO Co Ltd :
* Says co appoints Katsuji Fujiwara as new president to replace Katsuhiro Terada who will take up the post of chairman
* Changes will occur on May 26
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Victor Manuel Solis Herrera Jr.
March 3, 1978 to August 5, 2017
In beloved memory of our brother Victor Manuel Solis Herrera Jr. age 39, was born on March 3, 1978 in El Centro, CA. He passed away on August 5, 2017. He is now at peace with the Lord.
Victor is survived by his mother, Sylvia Solis Jones of El Centro, his sisters Valerie Jones Hale of El Centro, Amanda Jones Hale of El Centro, his brother Andrew Jones of El Centro, and his daughter, Angelina Celeste Soto of Brawley.
Visitation for Victor will be Sunday, August 20, at Frye Chapel and Mortuary in Brawley from 6:00m to 9:00. Church services will be Monday, August 21, 9:00 am at Christ Community Church in El Centro followed by burial at Evergreen Cemetery in El Centro.
Tuesday night — the night before the documentary “Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives” opens the Tribeca Film Festival at Radio City Music Hall with performances by Aretha Franklin, Jennifer Hudson and Earth, Wind & Fire — Davis will host an exclusive dinner at Brooklyn’s River Café.
Expected attendees include LA Reid, Lee Daniels, Rob Thomas, Pat Houston, Gayle King, Tamron Hall, Don Lemon, Regis Philbin, Jane Rosenthal and Kathie Lee Gifford.
Also expected are power attorney Allen Grubman, Martina Navratilova, Judy Collins, Isiah Thomas and Peter Fonda. The doc’s based on Davis‘ book, “The Man with the Golden Ears.”
New legal documents reveal, Beverly Hills 90210 and Charmed star Shannen Doherty’s husband Kurt Iswarienko has requested to dismiss the entire case against Tanner Mainstain Glynn & Johnson (Shannon’s former management team), according to TMZ.
It appears a settlement has been reached against the management company over Shannen’s breast cancer diagnosis, which now puts the couple 2-for-2 in court, including Shannen’s December settlement for $15 mil!
Kurt claimed the couple’s sex life was ruined and their funds had been mismanaged by her former management team.
No word yet on the possible settlement between Kurt and TMG & J.
More positive news for Shannen and Kurt is that her cancer is in remission.
Best wishes to Shannen and Kurt for her full recovery, their marriage, and revitalization of Shannen’s career!
We love denim as much as the next gal. And we've worn it in jackets, pants, skirts, shirts and even shoes. Embellished denims are the new flavor of the season. Alia Bhatt does it pretty well in a Michelle Mason camisole, embellished Michael Michael Kors denims, an Edie Parker clutch and Zara sandals. Priced a little over Rs 16,000, it's also super expensive. Would you try it? If not, here are some options we suggest you go with.
International Monetary Fund Managing Director Christine Lagarde discussed why the IMF can’t help Syria in its current state.
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“First of all we cannot help Syria at the moment precisely because we would be throwing good money after bad. It’s a country that is in a state of war. Where any effort to construct would be doomed to fail,” she told FOX Business’ Liz Claman.
Lagarde said that once the war in Syria is over, reconstruction will eventually need to happen in the region.
“It has suffered a 60 percent decline in its growth, it has a 50 percent inflation rate and 20 percent of the population has disappeared. Reconstruction will be needed in order to avoid that the conflict resumes after peace hopefully one day has returned to that part of the world.”
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Counter-terrorism police have arrested a man at Sydney airport they believe was preparing to travel to Syria to fight for Islamic State.
The 22-year-old from Panania in Sydney's south-west was allegedly radicalised online.
Police say they've been watching him for months but they believe he was acting alone.
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UBS, Credit Suisse on track to meet banking rules -Swiss central bank
ZURICH, June 15 Switzerland's two biggest banks, UBS and Credit Suisse, are on track to meet the country's updated too-big-to-fail rules but more progress is needed in preparing plans for a potential insolvency, the Swiss central bank said on Thursday.
Del. Danica Roem, D-Prince William, left, talks with supporters of Medicaid expansion as they celebrate a vote in the gallery of the Virginia Senate at the Capitol in Richmond, Va., Wednesday, May 30, 2018. Steve Helber AP Photo
Jernigan (illness) was a full participant in Friday's practice and doesn't appear on the injury report ahead of Super Bowl LII, Tom Pelissero of NFL.com reports.
Jernigan, who was held out of practice both Wednesday and Thursday due to an unspecified illness, has been cleared to return to the field and should be ready to assume his typical starting role along the interior of the Eagles' defensive line.
Thousands of people turned out for an evening of festive delights at the Woodhall Spa Christmas market
Our photographer was there to capture some of the seasonal atmosphere.
Thousands of people attended the Woodhall Spa Christmas Market
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“Enthusiasts have wasted no time in testing the new Nvidia Pascal video card drivers, and have found external GPU performance nearly four times that of the Radeon Pro 450 in the 15-inch MacBook Pro,” Mike Wuerthele reports for AppleInsider.
“External GPU enthusiast site egpu.io has affixed a GTX 1080 Ti to an AKiTiO Note and Mantiz Venus enclosure,” Wuerthele reports. “While the cards may be hamstrung slightly by the Thunderbolt 3 interface not being as fast as a 16x PCI-E slot, the results are nonetheless impressive.”
“In a best-case scenario utilizing benchmarks, the 15-inch MacBook Pro with Radeon Pro 450 scores 5822 on the Luxmark 3.1 benchmark, with the Radeon Pro 460 scoring 6056,” Wuerthele reports. “An external GPU feeding video back to the screen of the same MacBook scores 22,673 with a Nvidia GeForce GTX 980 Ti, and 23,172 with the newly enabled 1080 Ti.”
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Fingerpicker Joe Robinson stopped by the Acoustic Guitar studio for a fiery and fun session, Friday, April 20.
Robinson, who was raised in the Australian Outback and now lives in Nashville, opens his AG Session with “Royal Flush.” He plays this harmonic-heavy showpiece from his 2008 album Time Jumpin’ at warp-speed with a thumbpick and fingers.
He followed the blazing instrumental with some warm picking and smooth vocals taking the helm for, “Let the Guitar Do the Talking.”
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For his session, Joe used his Maton JR Personal, built in the Australian maker’s custom shop in 2011. Stay tuned for an in-depth look at this guitar in our Great Acoustics feature, coming soon.
For an outtake video of this session, check out our Instagram @acousticguitarmag
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The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has refused to say whether the PSNI will receive additional funding for policing the border post-Brexit.
In a letter from PSNI Chief Constable George Hamilton, quoted to Karen Bradley in Wednesday’s Northern Ireland Affairs Committee, he said his concerns over Brexit have left him feeling orphaned.
Mr Hamilton added that as a senior public official he was getting very little support from those he would expect it from.
Lady Sylvia Hermon warned in the committee that dissident republicans and the new IRA are recruiting, and organised crime gangs see the potential to exploit the border in the wake of the UK leaving the EU.
She asked: “Are you saying to people of Northern Ireland that they should not have expectations for more resources?
“Is the Chief Constable whistling in the dark?”
Ms Bradley replied she had spoken to the Chief Constable about his concerns and the matter will be discussed on Friday’s Cabinet meeting and in the upcoming Brexit white paper.
A NEWPORT born drama teacher's play will be performed in the House of Commons next week.
Katy Arnell, of Newport, currently lives in London and teaches students at Leyton Sixth Form College.
The 35-year-old - who is the daughter of St Barnabas Arts House owner Janet Martin - wrote the play No Human Is Illegal, which speaks and shows the public response to the refugee crisis in the UK using physical theatre, improvisation, multimedia and interviews from members of the public.
The play was performed in London and brought to the Arts House. It will now be performed to an invited audience of Parliamentarians in Mr Speaker’s Chambers on next Tuesday (February 6).
Janet Martin, Mrs Arnell’s mum, said: “Katy has always been into drama and this play has helped her students learn now about the refugee crisis. Some of her students did not know what refugees were.
“It has received critical acclaim and has been very well received.”
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President Trump attacked Attorney General Jeff Session over Twitter after the New York Times reported that Trump pressured Sessions to reverse his decision to recuse himself from oversight of the Russia investigation.
ROME, Feb 15 (Reuters) - The agenda of Syrian peace talks due to begin in Geneva next week will be line with a U.N. Security Council resolution aimed at ending the conflict and will not be changed, U.N. Syria envoy Staffan de Mistura said on Wednesday.
De Mistura, speaking in Rome, said the U.N. resolution 2254 was based on three main points: establishing governance, coming up with a new constitution, and moving to elections under U.N. supervision. "That is the agenda and we will not change it, otherwise we open up a Pandora's box," he told reporters.
The resolution was unanimously adopted in December 2015.
(Reporting by Crispian Balmer; Editing by Tom Perry)
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It’s late in the season for the Auto Rama, a hardy Ohio survivor of the golden age of drive-in movie-going (built 1965).
But the highlight before winter sets in is Retro Halloween, wherein the twin-screen ozoner shows marathon horror movies, preferably older releases with a mildly nostalgic vibe.
One screen, considered family-friendly, will unreel Hotel Transylvania, Little Vampire, Teen Wolf and Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice, all wholesomely PG. An R-rated lineup at the other screen is undetermined at press time but may lean heavily towards zombie gore and Sam Raimi’s Evil Dead.
But it’s the increasingly rare, open-air, nocturnal movie experience that’s the star of the show. Accented for October with “Trunk or Treating” at the more kid-friendly screen, costume contests, free chemical-glow necklaces and raffles.
Standard show rates are $10 for adults, $5 for kids 11 and under.
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More than 200 bodies have been recovered after a mudslide near Sierra Leone's capital, Freetown.
A morgue official in Sierra Leone's capital says more than 200 bodies have been brought in following heavy flooding and mudslides.
Sinneh Kamara, a coroner technician at the Connaught Hospital mortuary, told the national broadcaster on Monday that the number of corpses brought in has overwhelmed the facility.
He told the Sierra Leone National Broadcasting Corp that bodies were on the floor of the morgue.
Footage on television showed family members digging through mud in a desperate bid to free their loved ones.
Deputy Information Minister Cornelius Deveaux said officials are still trying to compile casualty figures.
Many of the impoverished areas of Sierra Leone's capital are close to sea level and have poor drainage systems, exacerbating flooding during this West African country's rainy season.
San Jose Sharks centre Joe Thornton is back in the lineup after missing the first two games of the playoffs with a left knee injury. Thornton is in his usual role as the top-line centre for San Jose against Edmonton on Sunday night.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Neptune Technologies & Bioressources Inc
* Neptune announces first quarter results
* Q1 revenue c$6.5 million versus c$11.8 million
* Neptune Technologies & Bioressources Inc qtrly ‍net loss of $1.2 million versus net income of $1.3 million in prior year​
* Neptune Technologies - "there exists a material uncertainty that casts substantial doubt about corporation's ability to continue as a going concern" Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
NORTH CHARLESTON, South Carolina, March 31 (Reuters) - B oeing Co's newest and largest Dreamliner model, the 787-10, took off successfully on its first flight on Friday, kicking off a flight test program for the high-tech jet.
The plane, which sells for $312.8 million at list price and rounds out a family of three carbon-fiber composite Dreamliners, is being built exclusively at Boeing's factory in North Charleston, South Carolina. The facility is Boeing's only jetliner assembly factory outside of Washington state. (Reporting by Harriet McLeod in North Charleston and Alwyn Scott in New York; Editing by Bernadette Baum)
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – Summer’s almost here and humans aren’t the only ones who enjoy a trip to the beach.
Many dog owners like to bring their pups to the Oceanfront for a good time, but their are rules they must follow to ensure the safety and enjoyment of other beachgoers.
The City of Virginia Beach has an “animals on the beach code” for the summer beach season, which is effect from 6 p.m. on the Friday before Memorial Day through 6 p.m. Labor Day each year.
In short: Dogs are only allowed on the boardwalk between 6-10 a.m., and only if they’re on a leash. They’re allowed on the beaches south of 42nd Street (not the boardwalk area) between the hours of 6 p.m .and 10 a.m. if leashed or under the control of an owner.
Owners must also scoop the poop when nature calls! Pick up your dog’s waste and dispose of it in the proper receptacle.
All public access ways to the beach have signs reminding you of the rules if you forget!
Click here to read all the provisions of the city code.
Rumors of some AHL affiliation shakeups have been circulating for several months. People in the know are counting on Las Vegas to affiliate with the Chicago Wolves and have full control over the roster, staff, etc.
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Stephine Gaston and Jerry Tyler kiss at the conclusion of their Valentine's Day wedding at the L.A. County Registrar's office in Norwalk. Stephine Gaston and Jerry Tyler kiss at the conclusion of their Valentine's Day wedding at the L.A. County Registrar's office in Norwalk.
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Andy Pettitte was back in the Yankees ' dugout March 7 to watch his old friend, CC Sabathia , pitch in a spring training game. A seat was open next to the Core Four member.
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As part of Whittingham CofE Primary School’s work with families, its Early Years class runs a Stay and Play session every half-term.
The sessions are open to families who have babies, toddlers or young children and are based on the theme that the children in the Early Years class are learning about.
The theme last week was What’s in your basket? and will be followed up by a class visit to Sainsbury’s in Alnwick. Headteacher Belinda Athey said: “We had more parents and carers than ever before and the children loved it.”
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What’s on the menu at Goose Island Brewhouse, Toronto’s first brewery from the Chicago-based brand
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Below is a running diary of the Lakers’ game against the Brooklyn Nets, with comments drawn from Mike Trudell’s @LakersReporter Twitter account, as well as others from the Lakers, to ensure you’re covered from start to finish.
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A 20-year-old man has been arrested in relation to an incident at a residence in Hamilton East overnight on 11 February.
The man will appear in Hamilton District Court today on charges of indecent assault and burglary.
It appears that the man entered the property through an unlocked door at around 3am, while the residents were asleep.
A teenager unhappy about relocating to a small town finds himself attracted to the beautiful girl living next door, but he soon learns her reclusive father is none other than R.L. Stine, author of the bestselling "Goosebumps" series.
Fani-Kayode speaks on meeting Fayose at PDP National Convention
Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, has spoken about meeting Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, at Saturday’s PDP National Convention. Fani-Kayode and Fayose joined over 3,000 delegates at the Eagles Square in Abuja for the event. The non-elective convention was the first of such gathering, since the Supreme Court’s decision to reinstate the National Caretaker […] Fani-Kayode speaks on meeting Fayose at PDP National Convention Read Full Story
Forty years ago this month, a rained-out Led Zeppelin concert in Tampa led to riots at the old Tampa Stadium . Bono and company are a peace-loving bunch, to be sure, but with evening rain forecast for their Joshua Tree anniversary tour stop at Raymond James Stadium, a lot of fans might be getting nervous.
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The Mayan civilization was much bigger than anyone realized — on a par with ancient Greece or China, according to a major archaeological breakthrough.
Researchers have digitally unearthed more than 60,000 man-made ruins — including palaces, cities and elevated highways — that have been hidden for centuries in the jungles of northern Guatemala, National Geographic reports.
The Mayan civilization was previously believed to be populated by 5 million people, but the breakthrough shows it may have been up to three times bigger, according to the archaeologists behind the report.
A Fort Hall woman died and Clark County Sheriff Bart May was injured in a two-vehicle collision Saturday morning on State Highway 33 near Sage Junction north of Roberts.
The accident occurred at 5:29 a.m. when a van driven by Malana Moemberg, 21, of Fort Hall, crossed the center line and struck a patrol unit driven by May. Moemberg died at the scene and May was transported to Madison Memorial Hospital in Rexburg, according to Idaho State Police.
The roadway was blocked for approximately 7 hours.
The crash is under investigation by the Idaho State Police.
DUBAI, April 2 The merged entity of National Bank of Abu Dhabi and First Gulf Bank has been named First Abu Dhabi Bank, according to a statement on Sunday.
The combined bank will have assets in excess of $180 billion, the statement said.
The release follows the legal completion of the merger between the two banks on April 1.
(Reporting by Hadeel Al Sayegh)
A 77-year-old Akwa Ibom man popularly known as Super Sampson has been said to be to pull a car with his teeth and eat bottles.
He recently exhibited his rare skills at
his hometown; Ikot Eyo, Nsit Ubium L.G.A.
Sampson could not be pulled by 15 men during the exhibition.
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Thousands flock to Port Washington for the “World’s Largest One-Day Outdoor Fish Fry” with live music on multiple stages, the “Gigantic Parade,” an arts and crafts fair, walk/run, classic car show, soccer-water fight, helicopter rides and fireworks.
The Rutherford Institute in Albemarle County is hosting a public conversation on free speech and how discussions can move forward following last summer's Unite the Right Rally.
Anthony J. Mark, 33, is wanted on a terroristic threats charge, under a warrant dated Jan. 25, 2018, according to the Warren County Prosecutor's Office.
Mark, who last known address was in first block of Everest Drive in Allamuchy Township, is described as 6 feet tall and 195 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes.
The prosecutor's office asks anyone with information about Mark to contact investigators via a tip line at 908-475-6643, the fugitive unit at 908-475-6272 or via fugitive@co.warren.nj.us.
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PYONGYANG, North Korea (AP) — Former NBA star Dennis Rodman, on low-key return to Pyongyang, has given the North Korean sports minister a copy of President Donald Trump’s book “The Art of the Deal.”
It wasn’t signed by Trump, who was Rodman’s boss for two seasons of the “Celebrity Apprentice” reality TV show.
Rodman’s arrival on Tuesday came just hours after the North decided to release Otto Warmbier, an American university student who had been imprisoned for 15 years with hard labor for trying to steal a propaganda banner.
Warmbier, who had been confined for 17 months, has apparently fallen into a coma not long after his confinement began. Pyongyang said Thursday saying it decided to let him go for “humanitarian reasons.”
Officials in Washington and Pyongyang said Rodman played no role in the release.
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Las Vegas police responded to a shooting in the north Las Vegas Valley before 5 p.m. Saturday afternoon.
The shooting happened at Clifford Street and Geist Avenue, near North Pecos Road and North Las Vegas Boulevard. Police said a man in his late 30s or early 40s was found with a gunshot wound and taken to University Medical Center Trauma.
The victim's injuries did not appear to be life threatening, Lt. Butler said. Police were still investigating the scene.
The shooting occurred near a fatal stabbing that took place late Friday night.
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BEIJING China's foreign minister Wang Yi said Thursday military force cannot resolve the situation on the Korean peninsula and he expects an opportunity to return to talks will arise amid current tension.
Wang, speaking to reporters following a meeting with the Palestinian foreign minister in Beijing, also said that whoever provoked the North Korea situation would have to assume historical responsibility for it.
(Reporting by Michael Martina; Writing by Nick Heath; Editing by Robert Birsel)
Sununu signs bail reform bill
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Republican Gov. Chris Sununu has signed a bill aimed at preventing low-risk offenders from being held behind bars just because they can't afford bail.
Sununu said in a statement Monday that in a system where "innocent until proven guilty" is the ultimate maxim, a person who is charged, but not yet convicted of a minor crime should not be sent to prison merely because he or she lacks the financial ability to post bail.
The state's 10 county attorneys had argued the measure would put public safety at risk, but Sununu said he has confidence that courts will be able to apply the bill in a manner that achieves its objectives and protects public safety.
MADRID (AP) — Former U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says Donald Trump should stand "on the right side of history" by reconsidering the decision to pull his country out of the Paris climate change accord, a decision Ban called "misguided" and responding to a "short-term vision."
The U.S president's decision has larger political consequences beyond the impact on global greenhouse gas emissions, Ban told The Associated Press in Madrid. He said the choice leaves a leadership vacuum in international diplomacy.
For almost a decade, Ban spearheaded negotiations that led to the pledge of keeping global temperatures from raising another degree Celsius by 2100. Nearly 200 countries signed the agreement in December 2015.
Ban on Wednesday joined more than 50 former world leaders in a statement criticizing Trump administration's decision.
MARION >> Authorities say an Ohio man has been charged criminally after using Facebook Live to record a beating.
The Marion Star reports 30-year-old Thomas Patton, of Marion, was indicted Wednesday on one count of felonious assault.
Marion police say Patton was arrested after officers found video posts on his Facebook page that included the beating and one in which he says he’d punch the first person he saw walking down the street.
Police say officers responded Sept. 20 to a call about a 21-year-old man who said he’d been assaulted by a stranger. An affidavit says the man was punched in the face several times and received treatment for a broken nose.
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Police say Patton admitted to the assault after being arrested.
Court records don’t indicate whether Patton has an attorney.
We’re also talking about youth football today. Many kids want to play, but certain requirements such as weight, often get in the way. The Seaford Elite Travel Football Club is a relatively new program where all are welcome.
This song came out in 1985 from the band that backed Cyndi Lauper's debuit album. That's when Columbia records signed them to their own deal. And what was that strange insturment at the beginning of the song? Listen to our song secret here.
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Dye (ankle) didn't practice Monday, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
Dye, who's been hampered by an ankle injury this past week, had an MRI over the weekend, which revealed no structural damage. However, since this is the same ankle that required surgery last December, the Bucs will likely proceed with caution until they're certain Dye is fully healthy again.
WASHINGTON — Former Cambridge Analytica employee Christopher Wylie has arrived on Capitol Hill, where he is talking to House Democrats about his time with the data mining firm affiliated with President Donald Trump’s campaign.
Wylie’s visit is part of a Democratic attempt to keep congressional focus on Russian meddling in the 2016 election and whether Trump’s campaign was involved. He is talking to Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee Tuesday and Democrats on the House intelligence committee Wednesday.
The GOP-led House intelligence panel shut down its Russian meddling probe last month, saying they don’t see any evidence of collusion or co-ordination.
Wylie sparked a global debate over electronic privacy in March when he was part of an effort to reveal that Cambridge Analytica had gathered millions of Facebook profiles to influence elections.
The news of Abhishek Ambareesh getting into tinsel town has only created a lot of anticipation amongst the cinegoers and industry circle. While it is confirmed that his debut will be made under Sandesh Productions, Nagashekar helming the launch vehicle of Abhishek and the film being titled Amar is yet to be officially confirmed.
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But going by the latest development, the project seems to be taking a good shape before it goes on floors. According to our source, a photoshoot is planned with the newbie, which is likely to take place during the 1st week of May. As for the film’s launch, the buzz is that the makers have fixed the muhurat date on Ambareesh’s birthday, which falls on May 29.
If all goes as per planned, this film is certain to make it special for Abhishek to have his film launched on his father’s birthday. Abhishek is among the crop of young actors, to debut in Sandalwood, and cinegoers are waiting to give him a warm welcome.
​Peyton Morehouse, granddaughter of Olive Smith and Richard and Jessie Smith, Maryville, and Phyllis Morehouse, Hopkins, and her KC Peppers team took third recently in the 16A division of the 2017 Heartland World Series in Kansas City.
Battling hot temps around 100 degrees, with heat indexes 110+ and being down a pitcher, Morehouse’s team was able to go 8-3 to clench third place. Morehouse, a pitcher, attends Park Hill High School in Kansas City.
A serial burglar has been jailed after being found in possession of stolen property.
Leon Rayner of Allenby Way in Skegness was caught with a stolen necklace that had been snatched from a property in a burglary earlier this year.
The 39-year-old, who was arrested on February 18, was found not guilty of several burglary charges, but pleaded guilty to one count of handling stolen goods when he appeared at Lincoln Crown Court on Monday, August 14.
Judge Hurst, sentencing, said: “You have one of the worst records for burgling people’s houses that I’ve come across.
"If you are tempted to burgle again, then the sentence will go through the roof.”
He was sentenced to 12 months in prison.
After scoring an unexpected $950M with, Sony is getting ballsy with the previously announced sequel . They've now confirmed Jumanji 3 for Christmas Day 2019, which puts it in direct competition withwhich opens just a few days earlier, and the big screen adaptation of Broadway hit,The announcement was made during the Sony presentation and CinemaCon, where it was also revealed that Dwayne Johnson will return for's sequel. Nothing on co-stars Kevin Hart, Jack Black, or Karen Gillan, however.already has returning writers Scott Rosenberg and Jeff Pinkner working on the script.
VP Pence Visits Pennsylvania To Campaign In Congressional Special Election Vice President Pence campaigned in western Pennsylvania on Friday, defending a reliable GOP House seat that Democrats are making a bid in hopes to pick up with a candidate, who on paper at least, has a resume that could convince right-leaning voters to back him.
Atletico Madrid have announced the signing of teenage defender Nehuen Perez from Argentinos Juniors.
The 18-year-old centre-back has signed a six-year contract to move to the LaLiga side.
Perez, an Argentina Under-17 international, trained with Jorge Sampaoli's side in Russia during their unsuccessful World Cup campaign.
Atletico have also confirmed Bernard Mensah will join Kayserispor on loan for the 2018-19 season.
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× Indianapolis man critically hurt after weekend ATV crash in Brown County
NINEVEH, Ind. – A man was critically injured after an ATV crash in Brown County Sunday afternoon.
According to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, first responders were dispatched around 4 p.m. to the 8700 block of Nineveh Road.
Witnesses told investigators they saw an ATV traveling down the road before losing control, veering off the road and striking a barn structure.
The driver, identified as Christopher Oder, 38, was airlifted to IU Health Methodist Hospital in critical condition after suffering head trauma.
Indiana Conservation Officers said alcohol is believed to have played a role in the crash. Officers said Oder was not wearing protective gear at the time of the accident, which remains under investigation.
San Marcos, CA –North County Community Services seeks volunteers to serve as a board member. North County Community Services provides essential childcare services to families in need.
Volunteers are a vital part of the operations at Growing Minds Early Education Programs. We truly value the contributions volunteers make to their community through service to North County Community Services. If you have time, please help us serve others and make an impact on the community.
If you are interested, please email to Donna Meester a cover letter to include your business experience and why you desire to serve on the board of directors.
To learn more about the agency, visit www.sdnccs.org.
A celebration of life service for Willie "Ed" Simmons Sr., 75, a longtime resident of Willoughby, Ohio will be held at noon Saturday, April 22, at The Country Baptist Church, 9054 Lakeshore Blvd., Mentor.
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Galway Bay fm newsroom – Around 160 homes in the county are still without electricity today following a snow storm over the weekend.
The areas affected are Turloughmore, Guilka, Skehanagh, Kilconnell/New Inn and Castleblakeney.
ESB crews are carrying out emergency repairs works to lines after heavy snow caused faults.
It’s hoped power will be restored to all areas by this afternoon.
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Subban surrendered four goals on 35 shots in Friday's 5-2 road loss to the Wild.
The final goal of the game was an empty-netter from Eric Staal. With consideration to the sealant made possible by an unguarded cage in addition to the Wild picking up a pair of power-play goals, it's not like we can fairly say that Subban had an awful night. He did swallow a number of big saves and coach Gerard Gallant even let him go the distance. Vegas remains in first place within the Western Conference, so we wouldn't let this hiccup deter you from counting on Subban as a streaming candidate in DFS the next time he gets the nod.
Hollimon has been employed by the Housing Authority of Hopkinsville for the past 10 1/2 years, most recently as its director of public housing.
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* The typical end-user price for a proteus one system with a maintenance contract is between EUR 35-40 million ($32.6-43.5 million)
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MINNEAPOLIS — Family-owned Adams Publishing Group is acquiring the media division assets of the Pioneer News Group Co. in a deal that includes 22 daily and weekly newspapers in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and Utah.
Terms of the sale that's expected to close Nov. 1 were not disclosed. Minneapolis-based Adams Publishing says the acquisition also includes a newspaper and commercial printing facility, various shoppers and websites.
The Seattle-based Pioneer News Group is a media business owned by members of the Scripps family. Pioneer Newspapers was formed by James G. Scripps in 1986.
Adams Publishing Group owns and operates 100 community newspapers in 11 states. The Adams family also owns radio stations, outdoor advertising companies, a wine distribution business, label printing companies and a large interest in Camping World Holdings.
Bud Werner Memorial Library’s free foreign film series continues with “Neither Heaven Nor Earth,” an award-winning film from France directed by Clément Cogitore, at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 11 at the Chief Theater.
Before the film, Steamboat Springs’ French Club will at 6 p.m. in the theater’s Black Box Lounge for conversational French, wine specials and potluck appetizers. All French speakers are welcome.
The screening includes an award-winning short film. For more information, visit steamboatlibrary.org/events.
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3 militants killed in an encounter at Tral area in Pulwama
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Cairo, Egypt | AFP |Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Cairo on Monday for a meeting with Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, an airport official said, after a surprise visit to Syria.
Russian news agencies reported that Putin had on Monday visited Moscow's Hmeimim airbase in Syria, where he gave the order for a partial withdrawal of Russian troops from Syria.
The Egyptian airport official said Putin's plane had landed in Cairo around 1015 GMT, apparently following a stopover in Syria.
Putin last visited Cairo in February 2015, when he and Sisi reached an agreement for Russia to build Egypt's first nuclear power plant in Dabaa on the Mediterranean coast.
Egyptian media reported that a final deal on the project could be signed during Putin's Monday visit.
DETROIT (AP) — A Detroit-area man is facing charges after allegedly shining a laser pointer into the eyes of a Michigan State Police trooper traveling on Interstate 94.
Michigan State Police Lt. Mike Shaw said 32-year-old Jonathan Rayner of Roseville was arraigned Sunday at the Detroit Detention Center on charges of assault with a dangerous weapon and assaulting, resisting, or obstructing a police officer.
Shaw says a passenger in an approaching vehicle shined the laser into the eyes of the trooper Friday night. He says other troopers located the vehicle, retrieved the laser and arrested Rayner.
The trooper was treated for vision problems and a headache.
Rayner doesn’t have a published telephone number and it wasn’t clear if he has an attorney who might comment on his behalf.
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Anyone who celebrates Christmas will tell you that it's a magical time of year.
And while it can be fun to spend the holiday at home, Christmas is also a great time to travel and see how the rest of the world celebrates.
We rounded up 18 destinations whose Christmas traditions are worth traveling for.
From festive Christmas markets in Europe to incredible light shows in Hong Kong, here are the places that should be on your bucket list during the holiday season.
Houston Rockets guard James Harden and forward Ryan Anderson apply defensive pressure to Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 13, 2017, in Houston. Houston Rockets center Clint Capela right, plays defense against Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic during first half of NBA game action at Toyota Center Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017, in Houston.
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Rains pour in parts of Lusaka
Surprise rains cascaded in some parts of Lusaka on Friday October 6, 2017, a development that has been uncharacteristic in the recent past of experiencing rains early in October, with changes in weather patterns.
As projected by the Zambia Meteorological Department (ZMD), most parts of the country were characterized by searing temperatures, before temperatures dropped in the evening, then suddenly there was precipitation.
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Forest officials are ready to enforce nuisance ordinances once again this spring. WKTN radio reports the Forest Police Department plans to enforce laws regarding garbage, tall grass, and weeds.
The department says they want to avoid issues they’ve had with some residents in the past. They are urging people to use a Spring Clean Up day in the village on May 20 to get rid of junk.
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Actress Storm Reid attended Star Wars: The Last Jedi premiere clad in an all white Rosetta Getty suit.
The 14-year-old wore a $1,425.00 Rosetta Getty cropped back vest and paired it with $890.00 cropped high rise trousers. She wore a Woolford bodysuit (you can get a similar one here for $97.50) and $295.00 Via Spiga sandals (available at Bloomingdales.com).
Storm wore her hair in box braids and added a playful braid to the left side. Her white manicure and pedicure keeps the whole look fresh! A white and black look always comes across as chic and is perfect for the red carpet.
We’re totally here for the fact she looks stylish, yet age appropriate. Hats off to stylist Jason Bolden.
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Before the start of the 2018 Six Nations tournament, BBC Sport asked the coaches and captains some 'important' life questions.
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ST. LOUIS (AP) — An eastern Missouri doctor has been indicted for allegedly prescribing fentanyl and other opioids to women with whom he had personal relationships.
The Drug Enforcement Administration said Monday that 62-year-old Philip Dean of Warrenton also is accused of lying to Medicare and Medicaid programs.
Scott Collier of the DEA office in St. Louis says Dean had relationships with female patients and prescribed pain relief drugs without legitimate medical reasons. The DEA says that in one case, Dean exchanged text and social media messages that were sexual in nature with a woman before prescribing drugs.
The DEA says that Medicaid paid $213,000 to provide fentanyl typically used by cancer patients to a woman who did not have cancer.
A phone call Monday seeking comment from Dean's medical office went unanswered.
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GREEN POND, S.C. (WCBD) — A Green Pond family is displaced following a fire at their home on New Year’s Eve.
Officials say the family of three adults and three children returned from church to find smoke coming from their Oregon Road home.
According to the Colleton County Fire-rescue, an investigation revealed the fire started from a space heater that had been left running and spread to a nearby sofa. Most of the fire was contained to the area of the sofa.
Almost all personal belongings were saved. No injuries were reported.
On Monday, The Red Cross provided the family with financial assistance for replacement of food and clothing, along with comfort kits containing person hygiene items.
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Hamilton scored one goal and assisted on a second in a 5-2 loss to Arizona on Monday.
Hamilton's certainly doing all he can to get the Flames to the playoffs, but he's not getting nearly enough help, as this marked the third straight game in which he's scored a point but still finished negative in plus-minus. Still, he became the leading goal scorer among defensemen with his 16th goal, and that's worth quite a lot.
Burning bird falls from wire in Germany, torches dry field
BERLIN (AP) — Police say a burning bird falling from an overhead electric line set fire to a field in northern Germany that was parched by dry weather, torching some 7 hectares (17 acres) of land.
Police in the Baltic Sea port city of Rostock said witnesses reported that the bird caused a short-circuit in a railway power line and fell to the ground in flames. The neighboring field then caught fire, and more than 50 firefighters were deployed to tackle the blaze on Tuesday evening.
Farmers in northeastern Germany have been complaining of the effects of a persistent lack of rain over the past two months.
On the occasion of Raksha Bandhan, when brothers often jest around with their sisters, our favourite Bollywood celebs are not much different either. Abhishek Bachchan took to Instagram to share a sweet message for his sister Shweta Bachchan Nanda. The actor posted a throwback picture of the siblings from when they were tods. As a tonsured Abhishek holds on to his older sister’s hand, Shweta looks shyly into the camera. Abhishek also wrote a message for her in the caption, “I'm pretty sure she still thinks I'm that same size and age.... But am also sure that she will always be there for me, as I will for her. #happyrakhi Shwetdi. Love you.
P.S. I have 3 other sisters who do the same, but they will kill me if I post childhood photos of them. Actually, now that I think of it my sister is going to have the same reaction!! Remember girls it's RAKSHAbandhan.”
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EPA Wants To Do Partial Excavation Of Contaminants At Radioactive West Lake Landfill Superfund Site
Contact Information: EPA Press Office (press@epa.gov)
By Bryce Gray
February 1, 2018
In a long-awaited decision, the Environmental Protection Agency announced Thursday that it aims to pursue partial excavation as its strategy to remediate the West Lake Landfill Superfund site in Bridgeton — the home of waste linked to the Manhattan Project.
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DUBAI, April 9 Stock markets in the Gulf may edge higher on Sunday as crude oil traded to an almost one-month high in the wake of a U.S. missile strike on a Syrian air base.
For the week, crude closed up about 3 percent. U.S. crude settled 54 cents higher at $52.24 a barrel and Brent rose 35 cents to settle at $55.24.
That was after U.S. President Donald Trump on April 7 took the toughest U.S. action in Syria's six-year-old civil war, a move that fuelled geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East.
Gulf shares were mixed on Thursday as investors remained cautious ahead of companies reporting first-quarter results.
At the close, the Dubai Financial Market General Index was down 0.19 percent.
Saudi Arabian stocks rose as investors showed confidence in the kingdom's efforts to gain inclusion into MSCI's emerging markets index. The Saudi Tadawul All-Share Index rose 0.35 percent.
In Saudi Arabia, shares of Bank Alinma will go ex-dividend on Sunday, as will shares of Saudi Real Estate . (Reporting by Tom Arnold)
One person's gift is another person's idea of a regifted white elephant. This "Worst 10" list looks at some of the rottenest junk ever passed off as a gift from a boss to an employee.
While it’s always nice when a boss gives gifts to their employees, sometimes the concept of “nice” is lost in translation.
This list of, well, stuff that was actually given as a gift was compiled from a variety of sources, including CareerBuilder and Inc. magazine.
After taking a look at what others have had to receive with a smile and a "thanks," it might just might make you appreciate the gift your boss gave you this year a little bit more. Or maybe not.
Ghana coach Avram Grant says he is positive about his Africa Cup of Nations winning chances and has never harboured the thoughts of failing.
The Israeli trainer has been without a win in four matches and that has made them outsiders for the title.
The Black Stars are in a tough Group comprising Uganda, Egypt and Mali in Port Gentil and must punch above their weight to
''Before a match I need to think about anything that could happen but before tournament, I’m thinking about failure. I think only about the positives, how we will do everything to win the game and prepare for any situation that could happen on the pitch and off the pitch,'' Grant said at a press conference.
''We are preparing for this so we will not think about failure.''
Grant named a provisional 26-man squad on Monday with majority of the players who featured at the last tournament in Equatorial Guinea.
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SACRAMENTO (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday evening's drawing of the California Lottery's "Fantasy 5" game were:
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ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) _ Minnesota's Supreme Court may finally resolve the legal battle between Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton and the Republican Legislature.
The political bickering goes back to late May when Dayton vetoed the Legislature's $130 million operating budget while signing the rest of a new state budget. Dayton wanted Republican lawmakers to rework tax breaks and other measures, but GOP leaders sued.
The state's highest court has been weighing the case for months after a lower court struck down Dayton's line-item veto. The court said Wednesday it would issue its opinion on Thursday morning.
WASHINGTON — Former FBI Director James Comey has scorned the memo that was released by House Republicans after being declassified by President Donald Trump, saying it doesn’t add up to much.
His assessment on Twitter was: “That’s it?”
Comey called the memo “dishonest and misleading” and not worth the damage it’s done to public trust in U.S. intelligence agencies.
After being declassified by Trump, the memo was released Friday by House Republicans. It claims the FBI abused its surveillance powers in the Russia investigation.
The FBI, Justice Department and Democrats furiously lobbied Trump to stop the release, saying it could harm national security and mislead the public.
Since his firing last May, Comey has made his personal feelings about Trump known, testifying in detail about personal interactions he says troubled him.
April 13 Huarong International Financial Holdings Ltd
* Liu Xiaodong has resigned as an executive director and chairman
* Lai Jinyu has been appointed as an executive director and chief executive officer.
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A 22-year-old man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to the drive-by shooting death of a 2-year-old girl in Little Rock.
Deshaun Rushing was charged with capital murder in the 2016 killing of 2-year-old Ramiya Reed. But on Monday, Rushing pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of first-degree murder and avoided a potential life sentence.
Prosecutors say Ramiya's mother identified Rushing as a suspect, and another defendant still awaits trial.
According to the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette , Rushing will be eligible for parole after 21 years.
A month after Ramiya's killing, 3-year-old Acen King was killed in an apparent road-rage case in Little Rock. The alleged shooter in that case awaits trial.
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Robert Anthonisen was last seen in the area of Buffalo Drive and Farm Road. (Source: LVMPD)
Las Vegas Metro police said they have located a 76-year-old man that was reported missing.
Robert Anthonisen was last seen in the area of Buffalo Drive and Farm Road. He was last seen driving a silver 2002 Toyota Rav4 with Nevada license plate LT24285.
Anthonisen was last seen wearing a white t-shirt and blue jeans.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts is urged to contact Las Vegas Metro police at 702-828-3111 or the Missing Persons Detail during business hours at 702-828-2907.
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Police opened fire after a man pointed a gun at them during an attempted robbery at 7-Eleven in Kalihi (Image: Hawaii News Now)
Honolulu police arrested a man suspected of trying to rob a 7-Eleven store and then pointing a gun at officers on Sunday night.
Police said the suspect, 35-year-old David Kinikini, was armed when he entered the store at the intersection of Dillingham Boulevard and North King Street at around 8:50 p.m. That’s when customers and employees ran out of the store and called police.
Police arrived within minutes to find Kinikini trapped inside the store.
HPD said Kinikini then pointed his gun at the officers, prompting them to fire two shots.
He was not hit by a bullet, but he did faint, authorities said.
Police arrested Kinikini on two counts of first-degree attempted murder on a law enforcement officer and one count of first-degree robbery.
No injuries were reported.
The 7-Eleven store has since reopened.
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April 13 Infosys Ltd:
* March quarter annualized standalone employee attrition at 13.5 percent versus 12.6 percent year ago
* March quarter annualized consolidated employee attrition at 17.1 percent versus 17.3 percent year ago
* Says gross client additions of 71 in March quarter
* Says "unanticipated execution challenges and distractions in a seasonally soft quarter affected our overall performance"
* Says "utilization during Q4 reached 82% which is the highest in Q4 over the past several years"
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COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Denmark will join other European countries banning full-face covering, including Islamic veils such as the niqab or burqa.
Jakob Ellemann-Jensen of Denmark’s liberal party that leads a center-right governing coalition says a law proposal was not aimed at any religions or a ban of scarfs, turbans or kippa, the traditional Jewish skull cap.
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Ellemann-Jensen spoke Friday after a meeting in Parliament.
A large majority of lawmakers, including the opposition Social Democrats — Denmark’s largest party— has said it would vote for such a law, popularly known as the “Burqa Ban.” The move is mostly seen as directed at the dress worn by some ultra-conservative Muslim women. Few Muslim women in Denmark wear full-face veils.
No date for a formal vote was announced.
Austria, France and Belgium have similar laws.
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — The man who finished second in Venezuela’s recent presidential election is asking the Supreme Court to order a new vote.
Henri Falcon argued on Wednesday that Maduro’s ruling socialist party unfairly influenced the election by setting up kiosks near voting centers and giving poor residents bonuses.
Official results showed Maduro winning a second six-year term in a landslide victory on May 20 despite a historic crisis in the once-wealthy OPEC nation.
The appeal is unlikely to prosper in the Supreme Court, which rarely if ever votes against Maduro.
The legal challenge comes as Canada is slapping 14 Venezuelan leaders with sanctions, condemning the election as illegitimate and anti-democratic.
Cuba’s newly installed President Miguel Diaz-Canel, however, was visiting Caracas and congratulated Maduro, reaffirming strong ties between their two nations.
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A surge in domestic crude oil production has helped Wisconsin's frack sand industry overcome a slump that idled mines two years ago, but it now faces new competition.
The La Crosse Tribune reports that producers and industry analysts expect demand for U.S. frack sand to grow this year after a strong 2017. Frack sand is used in the hydraulic fracturing process to extract oil and natural gas from rock.
Falling oil prices in 2015 slowed drilling and caused many of Wisconsin's sand mines to lay off workers. The industry rebounded after overall domestic crude production growth.
Several new mines in Texas will begin operations this year, but experts don't expect them to cut into the Wisconsin market because Texas' finer grain sand is different from Wisconsin's northern white sand.
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Ujjain: A contemporary gymnasium for women with ultra modern machines has been opened in Vasant Vihar Colony. Owners proudly dedicated the gymnasium to women at an inauguration function held on Tuesday, but the irony of the situation was such that not a single woman was invited to the inauguration event.
The chief guest was Member of Parliament Chintamani Malviya, who also spoke about women empowerment. Ujjain Municipal Corporation speaker Sonu Gehlot was special guest. Other guests were national vice-president of the body building association Prem Singh Yadav, state general secretary Shailendra Vyas, former mister India Jeetendra Singh Kushwaha along with Surendra Malviya and Shakeb Qureshi. Guests honoured owner Narendra Malviya for opening agymnasium for women. The event was conducted by Rajkumar Malviya, while Banshilal Patel proposed the vote of thanks.
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Palestinian biologist Prof. Mazin Qumsiyeh, founder of the first Palestinian Museum of Natural History, in Bethlehem, said that the Jews' connection to Palestine was a religious connection only, and that "they had to make up a story... of Jews leaving and Jews coming back." Qumsiyeh, a former assistant professor of genetics at Yale and Duke Universities and a faculty member at Bethlehem University, said: "Gaza is a holocaust. You are cooping up two million people, and you are subjecting them to ...
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MOSCOW (Sputnik)US media accusations of President Donald Trump administration's alleged contacts with Russian intelligence aim to impeach Trump, Russian Senator Vladimir Jabbarov told Sputnik on Wednesday.
"This is a common tactic to try to discredit a particular person. Not one intelligence rats out their sources, therefore there will be no confirmation to the accusations against Trump," Jabbarov said.
The senior lawmaker noted that if Trump "continues to turn in his people, everything will come to a sad end."
"Because the ultimate goal of his opponents is to achieve the US president's impeachment," Jabbarov argued.
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Lake Murray residents took their concerns to the Richland County Council on Tuesday night as a rezoning proposal looks to add nearly 200 homes on Johnson Marina Road.
Wang Yi, Chinese Minister for Foreign Affairs, speaks before a meeting of the Security Council inside of United Nations (U.N.) headquarters in New York, U.S., April 28, 2017. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson
Wang Yi, Chinese Minister for Foreign Affairs, speaks before a meeting of the Security Council inside of United Nations (U.N.) headquarters in New York, U.S., April 28, 2017. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson
UNITED NATIONS Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Friday the situation on the Korean Peninsula is critical and that a peace agreement is the "only right choice" in the nuclear dispute with North Korea.
"Peaceful settlement of the nuclear issue on the Korean Peninsula through dialogue and negotiations represents the only right choice that is practical and viable," Wang told reporters at the United Nations before a ministerial meeting of the 15-member Security Council.
(Reporting by Michelle Nichols; Writing by Doina Chiacu)
United is back in hot water as a video from July of 2015 shows a United employee allegedly shoving a then 71-year-old man. The employee has since been fired, but the victim is suing for over $1 million.
Galerie Q in Cavan is featuring an exhibit of the work of artist Armand Tatossian.
Born in Egypt, the artist came to Canada in the early 1960s and became a renowned artist, joining the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts at 22, one of its youngest members.
He died in 2012 after a long, acclaimed career.
The Galerie Q exhibit, presented in cooperation with the Tatossian Foundation, includes works from the gallery's permanent collection as well as paintings from the foundation's collection.
Galerie Q is located in Cavan; details are at www.galerie-q.com
Wentz has focused on improving his mechanics and footwork with renowned QB coach Adam Dedeaux this offseason, ESPN's Tim McManus reports.
Wentz has reportedly made several tweaks that might not be noticeable to the naked eye but were designed to improve his throwing accuracy. Considering he completed just 62.4 percent of his passes last season, which ranked 17th in the league, bettering his aim is a logical next step in the young quarterback's development. However, many of Wentz's incomplete passes can be attributed to his lackluster receiving corps that finished bottom-10 in the league with a four percent drop rate. Thankfully for Wentz, that number should improve regardless of any improvements he could make after the Eagles went out and secured the services of accomplished wideouts Alshon Jeffery and Torrey Smith this offseason.
When you see U2 next time expect to pay a $3 deposit for your drink cup. Then you use that cup, the r.Cup, all night, and return it to get your deposit back. But that's not the weird part. They collect, clean, and sanitize them and send them to future concert destinations for reuse. Or you can just keep it as an affordable souvenir.
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CLEVELAND, Ohio - The music is continuing in the Cleveland Cultural gardens.
Following the smash success of last month's Opera in the Italian Garden, which attracted more than 3,000 fans, the Albanian Garden will host its first opera concert.
Opera in Albanian Garden will take place at 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 20. Cleveland Opera will be performing arias and duets from Mozart, Verdi, Rossini, Puccini, Bizet and others. A light-hearted section of operetta and musical theater will also be performed, including music by Gilbert and Sullivan, Gershwin, and Rodgers and Hammerstein.
The concert is free and open to the public. Bring your own blanket, picnic basket or lawn chairs. Mia Bella restaurant, an Albanian-owned Little Italy favorite, will be selling food and soft drinks.
Jenna Dewan Tatum is stepping up to the spotlight in Fox’s musical drama pilot Mixtape, our sister site Deadline reports.
From former Smash showrunner Josh Safran, Mixtape follows a diverse group of modern-day Angelenos, focusing on “the music that defines who they are.” Dewan Tatum will star as Joanna, described as a “young professional with everything always under control. She’s the most rational person she knows. And yet she’s a little guarded, as if always prepared for the worst.”
Currently playing host on NBC’s World of Dance, Dewan Tatum has previously held down roles on Lifetime’s Witches of East End and NBC’s The Playboy Club.
Megan Ferguson (Grace and Frankie) and Jahmil French (Degrassi: The Next Generation) have also been cast in the pilot. That trio joins previously announced cast members Callie Hernandez (La La Land) and Madeleine Stowe (Revenge).
Your thoughts on Mixtape’s latest additions? The pilot in general? Drop ’em in a comment below.
First the Biebs, and now Miley Cyrus. The singer was set to receive the night’s highest honor, “The Ultimate Choice Award,” but backed out from appearing at the very last-minute, due to a scheduling conflict.
And when we say last-minute, we mean the absolute last-minute. The Teen Choice Awards’ official Twitter account tweeted that Miley was supposedly in the arena, and was prepping for the night’s festivities.
.@MileyCyrus is in the HOUSE! We will see you at 8PM EST TONIGHT for #TeenChoice! pic.twitter.com/nDzscE5wj3 — Teen Choice Awards (@TeenChoiceFOX) August 13, 2017
Rumor has it that Cyrus and actor Chris Pratt were set to host separation the event, and Pratt actually was absent the first thirty minutes of the show, before appearing to accept his award for Choice Sci-Fi Movie Actor. We think he has a better excuse though. It was his first public appearance since announcing his from his wife, Anna Farris.
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San Diego first baseman Eric Hosmer was put on the family medical leave list. ... Chicago White Sox outfielder Avisail Garcia was put on the disabled list because of a strained hamstring. ... Rain forced the postponement of the Tampa Bay-Baltimore game, which will be made up May 12 as part of a doubleheader, and the Detroit-Pittsburgh game, which will be made up Wednesday as part of a doubleheader. There have been 28 games postponed this season.
The Endicott Performing Arts Center wrapped up its fourth and final performance of The Nutcracker on Sunday afternoon.
Members of community dance groups from the Greater Binghamton area teamed up with EPAC for the annual holiday tradition. The show was Directed by Patrick Foti (1st Act) and Danielle Meissner (2nd Act). Around 60 dancers were involved and choreographed by instructors at The Fuse dance studio, which is located in Binghamton.
The theater's next show will be The Rock Project, which will run from February 9-11.
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HOLLAND TOWNSHIP, MI - An overnight fire at a Holland Township house did not result in any injuries, though there was a family inside when the fire took place.
The house fire occurred early Wednesday morning around 2:15 a.m., according to multiple reports. The house was on Pinecrest Drive, north of Lake Macatawa.
Officials at the Holland Township Fire Department could not be reached by the time of publication.
Four adults and two children were inside the house during the fire, but the fire did not result in any injuries, according to WZZM 13.
It is currently unclear what caused the fire.
Two cars also caught on fire, as reported by WZZM. They were parked in the driveway at the house.
As of 6 a.m., fire crews were still on the scene, according to WOOD-TV 8.
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Police Department says it is responding to a report of an explosion near Times Square.
The response is centered in the area of the Port Authority bus terminal near 42nd Street and 8th Avenue.
It’s led to delays along some of the subway lines that pass beneath the bus terminal.
Some passengers have been evacuated as a precaution.
There were no immediate reports of injuries.
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Government forces and their allies advanced Monday in the central province of Hama under the cover of intense airstrikes, approaching the outskirts of a rebel-held town a day after capturing a strategic town from opposition fighters and militants, Syria's state media and opposition activists said. ABCnews 3:01:00 PM CEST
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) –
School: Cleveland Hill High School
Last year’s finish: 9-2, 4-0 in division. Won class C sectional title.
What they will miss: Starting running back and linebacker Matt Eldridge
What’s exciting about this season: Running back Aaron Wahler returns for his junior season after rushing for 1,000+ yards as a sophomore.
What they said: “I guess it is more work for me on the brute end because Matt (Eldridge) brought a lot of strength to the team. I was a starting running back last year but I was more of the speed guy and Matt brought the toughness to the team but, this year I will have to fill the role of enforcer.” – Aaron Wahler
“We are just going to have to do like last year’s team did and other team’s have in the past. We have to work hard to improve every single day in practice and we have to have a little bit of good fortune and we have to preform.” – Head coach Glen Graham
March 30 Nankang Rubber Tire Corp Ltd:
* Says it was imposed fine of T$189,000 instead of T$2.7 million by Hsinchu County Government, due to its violation of Water Pollution Control Act
* Says the former announcement was disclosed on Aug. 26, 2016
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NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - Authorities say a New Jersey police officer took part in the assault of a patient at a hospital and recorded another assault of the same patient on his cellphone, then didn't report either incident.
Paterson Officer Roger Then was arrested Wednesday and charged with conspiring to violate the patient's civil rights and for concealing the violation. The 29-year-old Paterson resident was due in court later in the day, and it wasn't known if he had an attorney.
Federal prosecutors say Then and another Paterson officer were involved in the separate assaults on March 5. Authorities say the victim had multiple facial injuries, including an eye injury that required surgery.
It wasn't immediately clear if the other officer is facing charges.
A popular annual knob-throwing festival in Dorset has been cancelled after a key supplier pulled out of the event.
The Dorset Knob Throwing and Frome Valley Food Festival got its name from the traditional Dorset 'knob' biscuit at the centre of festivities.
It attracts thousands of tourists, who are invited to play games ranging from the traditional knob throwing to knob eating, knob painting, and a knob and spoon race.
But organisers said the 2018 festival would be cancelled for 2018 after the firm that makes the knobs, Moores Biscuits in Morecombelake, said it would not be able to supply its wares this year.
McCain: "It's Win Or Go Home"
Dolphins cornerback Bobby McCain met with reporters Monday to discuss the Dolphins upcoming Wild Card matchup with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
MEXICO CITY, March 29 Mexico's central bank said on Wednesday it had transferred 321.7 billion pesos ($17 billion) of its 2016 surplus to the federal government, which will help the country pay down debt this year.
The central bank said in a statement its total surplus in 2016 was 535.3 billion pesos, of which it channeled nearly 6.6 billion pesos into its capital reserve. It also set aside some 207 billion pesos into reserves in case the peso appreciates.
($1 = 18.7767 pesos) (Reporting by Michael O'Boyle)
Downham Market Young Farmers held its annual charity clay shoot, which raised more than £2,000 for three different causes, on the Stradsett Estate on Sunday.
The event, which included a barbecue and a raffle, was in aid of the group’s three chosen charities for this year, the National Autistic Society, Pancreatic Cancer UK and Moth in a China Shop.
Chairman Tom Venni said: “The day would not have been a success without the kind permission of Stradsett Estate to use their grounds and the help from Downham Market Round Table.
“All of our members pulled together to make the day a success and we finished with a club meal at Arbuckles.
“We are now looking forward to our dinner dance in a couple of weeks and would welcome any sponsorship or raffle prizes from local businesses.”
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New York State Common Retirement Fund increased its stake in shares of International Game Technology by 49.0% during the third quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The firm owned 683,713 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 224,913 shares during the period.
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MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin says that Russia's economy has overcome a recession.
Putin said during Thursday's live call-in show televised nationwide that the "crisis is over," pointing at an economic growth over the past nine months. He also pointed at low inflation and rising hard currency reserves.
The Russian economy had plunged into recession under the impact of a drop in global oil prices and Western sanctions imposed on Moscow over its annexation of Ukraine's Crimean Peninsula and support for pro-Russia insurgents in eastern Ukraine.
Putin acknowledged that the Russian economy hasn't yet shed its dependence on exports of raw materials, but noted that non-energy exports have been growing.
Good day and welcome to the Culp, Inc.'s Fiscal 2017 Fourth Quarter Conference Call. Today's call is being recorded.
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Telegram, a Moscow-based secure messaging app, has been popular in Russia for a number of months now. Well, at least until April, where the app got in trouble for refusing to share its encryption keys with Russia's Federal Security Service.
Following a court ruling that actually banned the app from Russia until it provided said keys, the country went on to block 50 VPN services in order to stop people from accessing the App.
Regardless of the country's attempts, Russians are still accessing the app: and now Apple is being asked to step in.
Lynch sitting on bench w coat on. Not sure when he comes in. Sure Kubiak wants to win the game. So where is right spot? Denver leads 17-0
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0:31 Public service announcement encourages jury service to bring justice
1:53 Pasco Police Officer Adrian Alaniz testifies
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0:52 Disruptive passenger banned from Delta after shouting about Trump
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A new car, a trip around the world, a new house, the dreams haven't changed, but Lotto's dream-making balls and the machine that spins them just have.
It's the first upgrade in a decade, and there have been plenty of changes since the first draw 30 years ago.
A mural painted on the side of an old building in downtown Charleston, S.C. The style of mural is seen around the city's historic district. Detail of a mural near the drink window at Hominy Grill in Charleston, S.C. Hominy Grill is a popular spot for southern classics such as biscuits and shrimp and grits.
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NEWS 8 - From Clint Eastwood comes - The 15:17 to Paris, which tells the real-life story of three men whose brave act turned them into heroes during a high-speed railway ride.
In the early evening of August 21, 2015, the world watched in stunned silence as the media reported a thwarted terrorist attack on Thalys train #9364 bound for Paris—an attack prevented by three courageous young Americans traveling through Europe.
The film follows the course of the friends’ lives, from the struggles of childhood through finding their footing in life, to the series of unlikely events leading up to the attack.
Throughout the harrowing ordeal, their friendship never wavers, making it their greatest weapon and allowing them to save the lives of the more than 500 passengers on board.
The heroic trio is comprised of Anthony Sadler, former Oregon National Guardsman Alek Skarlatos, and former U.S. Air Force Airman First Class Spencer Stone, who play themselves in the film.
Heavy demand, ease of risk retention open US CLO floodgates
A wave of new US CLOs have been priced in the last week, with a slew of managers, some of whom have been long absent from the primary market, taking advantage of easy risk retention financing and heavy demand from debt investors to push deals through the pipeline.
AURORA | Arapahoe County Sheriff officials are asking the public for information about a shooting at Cherry Creek State Park Sunday evening that left a man wounded.
Investigators said the shooting occurred at about 7:30 p.m. near the west boat ramp inside the park, and that deputies were called to assist park rangers after the shooting.
One adult victim was rushed to a nearby undisclosed hospital, officials said. The gunman left the area after the shooting.
Investigators said information about what led to the shooting was unavailable Sunday night, and that they would not release information about the suspect.
Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office at 303-795-4711.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Cherokee Inc
* Cherokee Global Brands amends credit facility with Cerberus
* Cherokee Inc - ‍company and several investors entered into a common stock purchase agreement​
* Cherokee Inc - ‍company issued an aggregate of 947,870 shares of common stock at a per share purchase price of $4.22​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Wright (knee) is scheduled to make a rehab appearance for Triple-A Pawtucket on Wednesday, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.
Wright was pulled from his previous rehab start due to lower-back stiffness, but he was able to get through a bullpen with no issues Monday, clearing the way for him to make his next rehab start on schedule. He'll likely need multiple more rehab outings before he's ready to make his 2018 big-league debut.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Omega Advisors Inc:
* Omega Advisors Inc ups share stake in Microsoft Corp to 1.2 million shares from 436,570 shares ‍​
* Omega Advisors Inc ups share stake in Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc to 1.4 million class A shares from 150,000 class A shares ‍​
* Omega Advisors Inc cuts share stake in Amazon.com Inc by 46 percent to 10,500 shares
* Omega Advisors Inc dissolves share stake in Pandora Media Inc - SEC filing ‍​
* Omega Advisors Inc says change in holdings are as of June 30, 2017 and compared with the previous quarter ended as of March 31, 2017‍​ Source text for quarter ended June 30, 2017: (bit.ly/2vxgIhn) Source text for quarter ended March 31, 2017 (bit.ly/2ri6tsb)
Duluthians Experience African American Culture at “Black Is”
Event Is The Latest "Taste of Duluth" Program at Zeitgeist
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluthians had a special chance to experience African American culture on Monday night at this month’s “Taste of Duluth” program at Zeitgeist.
Monday’s event was called “Black Is.”
Guests watched the film “I Am Not Your Negro” and enjoyed cultural food made with Duluth NAACP President Stephan Witherspoon’s family recipe.
“We have oven baked mac and cheese, we have Doc Witherspoon’s friend chicken, we have greens, we have the corn bread based dressing,” said Witherspoon. “It’s on and poppin.”
Zeitgeist will have a new “Taste of Duluth” next month where guests will learn about French culture.
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Darryl Sahmea (right) and Dertram Ami (Polacca, AZ) search for quality pieces of coal on Feb. 4, 2017, at the public loadout facility in the Kayenta Mine, Arizona. The Navajo and Hopi tribes depend on the free coal provided by the mine's operator, Peabody Energy, to heat their homes during the winter. Mark Henle/The Republic
Manchester United will look to build on their six straight wins in all competitions when they travel to West Ham United to wrap up Monday's Premier League action.
The Red Devils are looking to put pressure on the top four with victory at the London Stadium having triumphed in their last five league games.
Lord Adonis is backing a campaign for a second Brexit referendum so that people can vote on whether they like the Brexit deal and decide if to leave the European Union.
Lord Adonis told Nick Ferrari on his LBC show: “If we weren’t geographically where we are as part of Europe, then maybe we could become a Singapore and have no close relations with our neighbours and not be part of a trading bloc but we’re not.
“We are part of Europe, most of our trade goes either directly to European neighbours because they are the closest countries to us so obviously we trade with them the most. Or, countries in which we have trade agreements.
“All these facts are becoming clear to people and as they are becoming clear I don’t think anyone voted to be poorer and I think want their say on whether or not we should go ahead with this.
Pinellas County deputies arrested a Dunedin man on Sunday after they say he placed a plastic bag over his infant son's head.
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Joshua Carlisle, 30, was arrested and charged with aggravated child abuse resulting in great bodily harm as well as domestic battery.
According to an arrest affidavit, Carlisle got upset because his 1-year-old son was crying after falling on the ground. As the child continued to cry, Carlisle allegedly grabbed a plastic bag and placed it over the child's head because his son would not stop crying.
Deputies say he pushed his wife after she removed the plastic bag.
Carlisle was booked into the Pinellas County Jail where he is being held on a $12,500 bond.
ABC Action News is still working to find out the condition of the child.
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Dixie Supply was well known for its tomato pies
In his 2009 review, Robert Moss called Kristine and Allen Holmes' Dixie Supply Bakery & Cafe "something special," a place that didn't need fancy decor to set it apart. But that special spot on State Street is no more. According to Eater, Dixie Supply has shuttered following the September death of Kristine.Located next to the Li'l Cricket on State Street, following it's 2008 opening, Dixie Supply quickly caught national attention. The small cafe, loved for its tomato pie , made it onto Guy Fieri's "Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives" in 2012 when Chef Patrick Woodham wowed Fieri with his shrimp BLT with fried green tomatoes.A Facebook post dated Dec. 29 reads, "We have loved being your neighborhood cafe for the past 10 years and it is with heavy hearts to make this decision."Calls for further details on the future of the space were not returned.
The death of a prominent Kremlin critic on British soil is now being treated as murder, Scotland Yard has announced.
Russian exile Nikolay Glushkov, 68, was found dead at his home in Clarence Avenue, New Malden, south-west London, on Monday.
The Metropolitan Police were called to the scene at 10.46pm and initially said the death was being treated as unexplained.
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A warning has been issued over reports of a man in a van offering lifts to school children.
Parents were urged to be vigilant regarding a fair-haired man who has reportedly been approaching youngsters near Manor Community Academy in Hartlepool.
A post was shared on the secondary school’s Facebook page on Wednesday.
It read: “It has come to our attention that a fair-haired male, driving a white van, may be in the area asking children if they would like a lift.
“We have no further details but urge you to be vigilant and report any concerns directly to the police or to Mrs Cumming at Manor Community Academy.”
Concerned parents have shared the post on social media.
One said: “Worrying when your kids can’t go safely to school.”
Cleveland Police have been contacted for comment.
JOHANNESBURG — The World Health Organization has declared an end to the yellow fever outbreak that killed about 400 people in Congo and Angola, calling it "one of the largest and most challenging" in recent years.
The WHO statement Tuesday says 965 cases were confirmed but thousands of others had been suspected. Neither country had reported a new confirmed case in the past six months.
Angola in late December declared an end to its outbreak, and Congo made its announcement Tuesday.
The global health agency said more than 30 million people were vaccinated in emergency campaigns to control the outbreak in the two neighbouring countries, which have among the world's weakest health systems.
× Top Five@5 (4/17/17): Trump’s Easter Egg Roll, Melissa McCarthy as Sean Spicer as the Easter Bunny, North Korea responds to Trump, Mr. Tambourine dies and a giraffe is born!
Top Five@5 for Friday, April 17th, 2016:
Trump hosted the 139th annual Easter Egg Roll at the White House, Melissa McCarthy played a very funny bunny (by the name of Sean Spicer), a North Korean spokesperson sent a message to Trump, the man who inspired Bob Dylan’s Mr. Tambourine Man passed away and April the giraffe finally had her baby!
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It was a hard fought race but in the end it concluded with a landslide win for the Saskatchewan Party, although, local NDP candidate Chad Blenkin says rather than defeat, he's opting to look at the situation as an opportunity to rebuild. Losing out Monday evening to incumbent MLA Greg Ottenbreit, Blenkin says he gave it his all and his plan now is to continue to work with the NDP to reassess, revitalize, and rebuild.
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Son sued by dad for inheritance after killing his mom A schizophrenic Manhattan man who dodged criminal responsibility for stabbing to death his wealthy philanthropist mother may finally have to pay for that heinous act with his inheritance. A Manhattan...
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With Shivaay (Nakuul Mehta) moving out of Oberoi house, Star Plus’ Ishqbaaaz (4 Lions Films) recently witnessed a big turn in its storyline.
The separation of Oberoi brothers has turned out to be heart-wrenching moment for the viewers.
Now, TellyChakkar has some interesting updates about its upcoming episodes.
According to our sources, after being asked by the family to move out of Oberoi mansion, Shivaay and Anika will look out for a shelter to stay.
And guess what? The duo will plan to settle down in Goa. The two will begin a new life.
Later, Rudra (Leenesh Mattoo) will decide to bring Anika-Shivvay back to the Oberoi mansion. However, they would refuse to return. Thus, Rudra will also decide to stay with his brother Shivaay and sister-in-law Anika.
Are you happy with this new twist in Ishqbaaaz?
VENTURA, Calif. (AP) - A California police chief says his department will review its procedures after a restaurant patron with his young daughter on his lap was fatally stabbed inside a crowded steakhouse by a homeless man.
Ventura Chief Ken Corney told the Los Angeles Times that officers should have responded in person to initial reports about the suspect rather than simply monitoring his actions via security cameras.
Residents gathered at a City Council meeting Monday to vent frustrations over how officials are handling the homeless and mentally ill population.
Prosecutors say 49-year-old Jamal Jackson walked up to Anthony Mele's table on April 18 and stabbed him in the neck. The 35-year-old died at a hospital.
Jackson is charged with murder. He had been reported earlier for disruptive behavior, but police had determined he was not a threat.
Jackson has not entered a plea and is due in court this week.
Kendall Jenner and A$AP Rocky were spotted getting close at a Coachella party on Saturday, April 15. According to US Weekly, “They were super cozy and super close. She rapped along to lyrics as the DJ played his song ‘Problems.’ She took his goggles off at one point and put them on herself. She sat next to him the whole time.” Though the supermodel and the rapper arrived and left separately, “it was clear she was there just to see him. As soon as she walked into the party, she asked where he was. He was rubbing her arms at one point later in the night because it got really chilly.”
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The bright lights of the Calgary Stampede rodeo may dazzle, but at the Nanton Nite Rodeo it’s the cowboy and cowgirl stars that really shine.
Every summer for the past 39 years, this small town rodeo has offered fans and competitors an opportunity to experience rodeo with a handful of events, each rodeo being a week or so apart. Five bucks put you in the bleachers. And it’s here, with little fanfare, that cowboys and cowgirls hone some already considerable skills and hope that maybe, just maybe, one day they can compete in the legendary show up the highway.
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Residents in Wards 1, 5 and 7 will go to the polls Tuesday to select representatives on the Norman City Council. Ward 3 Councilman Robert Castleberry was up for re-election but drew no opponents.
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Join us for a Chiavetta's Chicken BBQ to support our sports activities for Special Needs Players from 3 PM until sold out before our game on July 19th.
Game begins at 6pm. Players of all ages with Special Needs welcome to play with a buddy. No registration fee. Equipment provided.
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A Chinese company building a key rail link in Malaysia says it has been told to suspend work pending negotiations. It urged the new government elected two months ago to honor the contract.
The suspension Wednesday came a day after the government called for a sharp reduction in cost for the 688 kilometer (430 miles) East Coast Rail Link.
Officials say the project's actual cost is 81 billion ringgit ($20 billion), nearly 50 percent more than estimated by the previous government.
China Communication said Wednesday the suspension could add to costs, losses and damages. It called for a "win-win situation" in negotiations and urged the government to "honor and respect" the deal.
The project is part of China's regional "Belt and Road" infrastructure initiative.
Gary and Pat Poole of Mansfield recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary during a family Christmas dinner. They have also planned a trip to Hawaii to celebrate.
Pat Chavez and Gary Poole were married Dec. 27, 1966, in Boise, Idaho.
The couple have lived in Boise and Mansfield during their marriage.
They are the parents of a son and daughter-in-law, Douglas and Tina Poole of Mansfield; and a daughter and son-in-law, Margo and Eric Smith of East Wenatchee. They have…
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan State's rowing team has met with members of the school's board of trustees about concerns involving Larry Nassar .
The team posted a message Monday on Twitter saying, "We feel we have begun a dialogue for a change, but much work remains."
Nassar, a former Michigan State doctor, was sentenced last week to up to 175 years in prison for molesting young women and girls. He was the rowing team's doctor from 1998 to 2016.
Congress passed legislation Monday requiring governing bodies for amateur athletics to report abuse claims to law enforcement.
State Attorney General Bill Schuette has asked the school for emails and text messages relating to Nassar from 20 current and former school officials.
The school has been criticized for its handling of the crisis on campus.
Former Nevada Sen. Harry Reid is recovering after undergoing surgery Monday to remove a cancerous tumor from his pancreas.
The 78-year-old Reid will undergo chemotherapy.
Reid's family says he is in good spirits and resting with his family. They say doctors caught the tumor early during a routine screening and his prognosis is good.
The former Senate Democratic leader declined to seek re-election in 2016 after more than three decades in Congress. He suffered an accident in 2015 that left him blind in one eye.
Nevada's longest-serving senator helped propel the passage of President Barack Obama's signature health care law, blocked the development of a nuclear waste dump in Nevada and built a well-organized Democratic machine in the state.
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Queen have released this official karaoke style lyric video for their song “Don’t Stop Me Now”, originally released on the 1978 album, Jazz.
The band previously released a new lyric video for their smash hit, “Another One Bites The Dust”, originally released on the 1980 album, The Game. Watch below:
A recently released lyric video for the Queen classic, “We Will Rock You”, from the 1977 album, News Of The World, can be seen below:
ALT-RIGHT: AGE OF RAGE (Adam Bhala Lough, U.S.) 104 minutes. Rating: NNN
Adam Bhala Lough’s Alt-Right: Age Of Rage feels like two movies in one. For the first hour or so, the documentary is a standard (albeit over-stuffed) back-and-forth between white supremacist Richard Spencer and Antifa member Daryle Lamont Jenkins, with supplementary commentary from American Renaissance’s Jared Taylor and the Southern Poverty Law Center’s Mark Potok.
Like a pot reaching a boil, these interviews lead up with disturbing momentum to the chaos of the Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, last August, which causes the film — as indeed America — to lose its composure. While the documentary can’t figure out an elegant conclusion to this intensity, the images from the rally — including the tragic death of counter-protester Heather Heyer — are nevertheless a vital snapshot of violent racism’s cyclical grip.
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It’s getting serious between Dakota Fanning and Henry Frye.
Fanning, who stars on TNT’s “The Alienist,” was with her camera-shy boyfriend Saturday at Gurney’s Montauk Yacht Club celebrating her latest magazine cover with DuJour publisher Jason Binn.
Sources say she is going to Cape Cod this weekend to meet the parents of the 6-foot-6 preppie, who played basketball for the posh Collegiate School for boys before going to the University of Vermont.
The two have been a couple since this past fall.
Fanning said in February’s Vogue Australia: “I can’t wait to be a mom. I can’t wait to get married. Not yet, but those things are very important to me and I think about them.”
The Waco Police Department said they arrested three people for stealing a AK-47 from a individual.
On June 14 at around noon, patrol officers responded to a call of three suspects identified as Chris Morales, Skyler Durham, and Miguel Moreno, that stole a AK-47 from an individual in North Waco.
The victim was at a friend's house located at 1600 N 15th St., where the victim was to meet the three individuals who wanted to purchase the firearm.
When the victim showed the weapon to the three, they stole the firearm, a magazine, a gun-case, and ammunition and fled from the scene on foot.
Officers where able to quickly locate a suspect at 928 Reynolds St.
During the investigation officers detained all three suspects and recovered the rifle and other items.
The investigation is ongoing.
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Russell Westbrook is free to play against Utah Jazz
Thunder have it all to do as they trail 3-1 going into Game 5 of the series.
Westbrook added to Thunder’s woes when he got himself in foul trouble after an ugly confrontation with Jazz centre Rudy Gobert.
The incident took place with just under eight minutes of the game remaining.
For his part in the fracas, Westbrook was fined £7,000 and given a postgame technical foul.
He could have also been slapped with a one-game suspension if he left the bench area to get involved.
WATERLOO, Iowa — Iowa wildlife experts have released two squirrels after a vet removed electrical zip ties from around their necks, including one with a bell attached.
Dreama Bartz with the Black Hawk Wildlife Rehabilitation Project said Wednesday that she trapped the animals this month after a Waterloo resident called to report the apparent cruelty.
A vet helped to remove the ties and determined the squirrels were not hurt before they were released back into the neighbourhood where they were found.
Bartz thinks a resident captured the squirrels as infants and let them go months later, after realizing the frisky pair wouldn’t works as pets.
She thinks the zip ties and bell were ways to keep track of them.
Bartz says the squirrels could have been choked by the ties as they grew.
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Cornwall's biggest annual music festival ended with a protracted getaway for tens of thousands of revellers.
Many festivalgoers had a wait of up to five hours at Newquay's small branch line railway station, even though GWR laid on extra services and carriages.
Some people who came by private transport reported delays of many hours just trying to get out of the Boardmasters' site.
The organisers acknowledged the road and rail chaos on "one of the biggest changeover days of the year" and said people were delayed getting away because of this, "combined with Newquay's usual summer traffic" and Monday's "unseasonal weather".
They added that the festival brought an estimated £40m into the local economy but they would "continue to do everything we can to minimise disruption so that Cornwall can enjoy the long-term benefits".
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CHIEF Madzimawe of the Ngoni people in Chipata has urged men and women not to have children whom they cannot manage to look after until they are financially stable.
The traditional leader said the measure may sound harsh but it is necessary to avoid subjecting children to unnecessary suffering.
He said it is irresponsible for people have children whom they cannot support.
Chief Madzimawe said this during a provincial multi-sectoral maternal death surveillance and response review meeting last week.
“Giving birth and carrying a pregnancy is not cheap economically. We need to tell the people about family planning and please, if you do not have resources, do not have children,” he said.
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Published March 16, 2018, in Woking Business
A WOKING-based healthcare company has helped save the NHS more than £100 million in two years, by supplying it with state-of-the-art diabetes equipment.
The savings have been made thanks to the GlucoRx Nexus family of glucometers. Supplied by GlucoRx, based in Monument Way West, they were the first low-acquisition cost test strip to be launched in the UK and have since disrupted the market, driving prices down.
The cost savings were calculated by the company, using the latest NHS England data.
“As a country, we’re extremely lucky to still have a ‘free at the point of delivery’ healthcare service, which is why we wanted to start making high-quality diabetes-related products that completely overturned the industry, forcing prices down across the board,” said Chris Chapman, a GlucoRx director.
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ISLAMABAD, April 18 (APP): Minister for Interior, Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan Tuesday held a meeting with Governor Sindh Muhammad Zubair and exchanged views on overall security situation in the province, particularly Karachi.
Talking to the governor, Chaudhry Nisar said the improvement in law and order in Karachi was result of joint efforts of all law enforcement agencies, especially Rangers.
He said the federal government was committed to take Karachi operation to its logical conclusion which was initiated after a demand from all stakeholders of Karachi including political parties and also for betterment of people of Quaid’s city.
He said efforts and sacrifices of Rangers for ensuring peace in Karachi were not hidden to anyone.
Rangers cannot stand at Karachi roads and intersections without any authority.
Every time delay in authorizing powers to Rangers can pose serious risk to peace in Karachi.
A subway rider suffered a superficial slash behind his right ear after a dispute with another rider on the A train platform at the 42nd Street Station, police said.Both men are under arrest for assault.According to police on the scene, the incident occurred at 12:30 PM when a man apparently sat down on another man's papers that were spread across a wooden bench. There was a dispute that quickly escalated, and the man who sat down was slashed by the man who owned the papers.The incident was captured on MTA platform surveillance video and the arrests were made quickly.Subway service was not affected and the platform remains open, with a small section marked off for crime scene investigators.Police said the weapon was a box cutter.----------
(IBTimes) – American action hero Chuck Norris has filed a multimillion dollar lawsuit against CBS and Sony Pictures Televisions for allegedly cheating him out of agreed-upon profits from the hit 1990s series Walker, Texas Ranger.
According to the lawsuit filed in Los Angeles Superior Court on 30 January by the actor’s company Top Kick Productions, CBS is in breach of contract after reneging on an agreement to pay 23% “of the profits earned from any, and all, exploitation of Walker” when it became the primary distributor of the show.
“Instead, CBS and Sony materially breached the contractual duties they owed to Mr Norris and his company Top Kick,” the lawsuit alleges.
FLORIDA – Despite more money for conservation this year, environmentalists are still suing the state.
The lawsuit accuses the state of failing to abide by a 2014 constitutional amendment that earmarked money for conservation.
The amendment, approved by 75 percent of voters, requires the Legislature to spend 33 percent of taxes paid on real estate transactions on conservation efforts.
The Herald–Tribune reports the Legislature set aside $101 million for Florida Forever, the state’s marquee land conservation initiative, in the 2018–19 state budget approved last week.
The money is significant, the largest amount Florida Forever has received since the Great Recession.
Lawmakers devoted no money to the program for the current fiscal year.
There is an 83pc chance that the “Santa Rally” - when share prices supposedly surge in the run-up to Christmas - is real, according to new data.
Since 1987, the FTSE 100 has risen by an average of 2.4pc in December, compared to a 1pc fall on average in June - the worst month for the index historically.
Overall, the FTSE 100 has risen 83.3pc of the time in December. The next best month is October, when the market has risen 74.2pc of the time.
The analysis, conducted by investment firm Schroders, found that June, September and November were the only months when the market rose less than 50pc of the time over the 30 year period examined.
There has been much speculation about the existence and cause of unusual market phenomena such as the Santa Rally.
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The Egyptian ace started for the Gunners against Crystal Palace yesterday and played for 72 minutes as they won 2-0. But the 24-year-old has been selected to represent his country in the tournament in Gabon, which begins on January 14.
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And he will link up with some of his compatriots, who have already began training, tomorrow. Egypt face Mali, Uganda and Ghana in the group stages and Elneny will miss games against Bournemouth, Preston, Swansea City and Burnley.
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Police are looking for three suspects seen in this car (New Milford Police)
Police in New Milford are looking for three men accused of stealing mail.
Last week, police were notified about mail being stolen from someone's mailbox on Pleasant View Road.
Police said three male suspects were seen in what appeared to be a newer model Honda Accord with a New York license plate.
Anyone with information should contact police at 860-355-3133.
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Treasury boosts wine presence at Auckland airport
Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) has partnered with Lagardère Travel Retail to launch prominent new product displays for its wine portfolio at Auckland International Airport, New Zealand’s main gateway. Best-selling TWE wines and duty free exclusives from Penfolds, Wolf Blass and Matua will feature in the displays, after the companies signed a seven-year partnership. Source, Moodie Davitt Report.
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EASTON, Md. — A waterfowl hunter is in stable condition after a dead goose fell from the sky and knocked him unconscious.
Robert Meilhammer of Dorchester County was hunting with three other people when one of them fired at a flock of Canada geese overhead in Easton, near the Miles River on Maryland’s Eastern Shore.
Maryland Natural Resources Police spokeswoman Candy Thomson said a falling goose hit Meilhammer, knocking him out and causing head and facial injuries.
The Washington Post reports that when he came to, he knew who he was, but “little else,” according to a Natural Resources police officer.
The agency tweeted Friday that Meilhammer was in stable condition and awaiting more tests at a Baltimore trauma center.
Greenwich First Selectman John Margenot and Connecticut Gov. William O'Neill wave to crowds on Mason Street during the Greenwich Hibernians' annual St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 15, 1987. Greenwich First Selectman John Margenot and Connecticut Gov. William O'Neill wave to crowds on Mason Street during the Greenwich Hibernians' annual St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 15, 1987.
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South Australians are just hours away from going to the polls to decide who will lead the state, in the tightest and most talked about state election in history.
Weber had a shorthanded assist, one shot on net, four blocked shots and seven hits over 29:30 of ice time in Thursday's 3-2 shootout win over the Sabres.
Just another night at the office for Weber, who was north of five minutes on both special-team units while partnering with Victor Mete, a 19-year-old making his NHL debut. While close to 30 minutes of ice time will be the outlier, the 32-year-old will average about 25 of 26 minutes per game. He'll get a well-deserved day off before heading into a weekend set of road games against the Capitals and Rangers.
Police shut down the Five Points intersection in Hamilton's Mercerville neighborhood to vehicle traffic at about 1:30 p.m. Monday due to a gas line break.
Utility crews were still on scene at the intersection after 5 p.m. and police said the closure could last into the evening.
The cause of the break was under investigation, PSE&G said.
Police officers were detouring traffic in the area. The employees of a bank, closest to the incident at Nottingham Way and Edinburgh Road, were evacuated, officials said.
Quakerbridge Road and White Horse Avenue also run through the intersection, home to the Mercerville Fire Co. / Fire District 2, as well as popular bars JoJo's Tavern and Bill's Olde Tavern.
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Holiday Inn Express Villa Rica opens: Villa Rica residents and I-20 travelers have a new option as the new Holiday Inn Express opened Monday night, October 2nd.
The 75-room hotel features a number of amenities for its guests. In addition to a free breakfast, there is also a Keurig coffee maker, microwave and refrigerator in every room. All rooms come with high speed internet, a choice of firm or soft pillows, a noise reducing headboard, and blackout roller shades that can provide complete room darkness.
Guests can swim in the outdoor pool or exercise in the fitness center. The lobby is spacious and open, and there is a 24-hour business center in the great room. A meeting room is available for guests, or for those in the community who would like to lease it for some type of function.
The new hotel is located at 100 Cooley Way, directly behind Liberty Chevrolet. For more information you may call 770.462.6071 or email the hotel at hiexvillarica@gmail.com. You may also visit the website for the hotel.
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Dozens of business leaders from western Massachusetts will be at the Statehouse in Boston Wednesday for meetings with legislative leaders and representatives of the Baker administration.
It is the annual Beacon Hill Summit hosted by the Springfield Regional Chamber.
WAMC’s Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief Paul Tuthill spoke with Chamber President Nancy Creed.
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A heavy police presence was established around a Page Blvd. home late Wednesday night. But, officials are not saying what is being investigated.
Police spokesman Ryan Walsh said the scene at 1333 Page Blvd. is the subject of a Major Crimes unit investigation with Capt. Trent Duda heading it up.
Additional details about the incident will be posted as they become available.
Protesters burn a poster of U.S. President Donald Trump during a rally outside the U.S. Embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia, Monday, Dec. 11, 2017. Hundreds of people staged the protest in the Indonesian capital of Jakarta to denounce Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital. Dita Alangkara AP Photo
Congressman Joe Barton was on the baseball field when he says he first heard the gunshots. He quickly turned to see his sons, Brad and Jack, who were nearby in the batting cages.
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A massage therapist, accused of sexually assaulting a client, stood in Vanderburgh Circuit Court Monday.
Edward Meiggs, 41, was accused of inappropriately touching a client of Evansville Metaphysic, as well as performing sex acts.
Meiggs was arrested back in 2015.
His trial resumes Tuesday.
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TEGA CAY, S.C. (AP) — An anonymous person dropped a single gold coin worth about $1,200 in a Salvation Army kettle in South Carolina.
Multiple media outlets report the one-ounce South African Krugerrand was dropped into a Salvation Army kettle during a fundraising drive at a Walmart store in Tega Cay.
The coin will likely be sold to a jeweler’s store with proceeds going to Salvation Army programs.
Mike McGee of the Salvation Army in Rock Hill says a typical kettle fundraiser will raise about $300 a day.
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Generous shoppers at Sainsbury’s in Haywards Heath over the weekend donated more than £1,000 to Rotary charities.
Haywards Heath Rotary revealed the news on Facebook and paid thanks to shoppers.
A spokesman said: “Many thanks to the generous shoppers at Sainsbury’s Haywards Heath this weekend. You donated £1,646.27 for local Rotary charities.
“Our final collections this year will be at Haywards Heath railway station on Thursday, December 21, and Friday, December 22. We look forward to seeing you then.
“Please do stop and say hello to our friendly team. We are happy to accept your loose change and also foreign money and old pound coins.”
A Philadelphia sports radio personality says he lost a weekly television gig after saying a female announcer calling an NFL game "sounds unnatural."
Mike Missanelli said on his radio show that he was fired from "Sports Sunday" on WPVI, Philadelphia's ABC station.
He says it's because on Tuesday he questioned why ESPN was using Beth Mowins to do play-by-play on ESPN's "Monday Night Football" doubleheader.
He says he has no one to blame but himself and calls it a "harsh result." The firing comes the same week Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton made sexist comments to a female reporter. When a Charlotte newspaper reporter asked Newton about a wide receiver's route running, Newton laughed and said, "it's funny to hear a female talk about routes."
Newton has apologized.
An explosion rocked early morning commuters during rush hour near the Port Authority Bus Terminal on Monday, Dec. 11, 2017. The hub, just blocks away from Times Square, is one of several main transit hubs for New York City.
A man detonated some sort of improvised explosive device in an underground passageway near Port Authority Bus Terminal in midtown Manhattan.
WOOLWICH TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Police in New Jersey were put to the test over the weekend when they were called to catch a loose pig.
Three Woolwich Township police officers responded to a call about a mischievous pig roaming a neighborhood Saturday morning. Police said three officers used a makeshift lasso and dog treats to lure the pet pig back into its owner's yard.
In a self-deprecating Facebook post , the Woolwich Township Police Department quipped, "No pig(s) were hurt in the process." The department also invited commenters to make their best "pig/bacon/cop" jokes.
The department's piggy post has received more than 700 likes and 70 comments.
One commenter asked if the pig could become the station's new mascot. Several said the post made them want to move to the township.
Another commenter wrote, "Way to bring home the bacon, fellas."
Woolwich Township is near Swedesboro in Gloucester County.
Malawi National Football Team, the Flames is expected to start training camp on Sunday at Mpira Village in Chiwembe, Blantyre ahead of the team’s upcoming assignments. Football Association of Malawi (FAM) General Secretary, Alfred Gift…
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The Douglas-Coffee County Chamber of Commerce hosted a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday afternoon, February 2, at Lakeside Senior Living, located at 1025 Chester Avenue. The new facility will include three levels of housing in the senior community, including 40 assisted living rooms, 16 memory care, and eight independent living. The facility is expected to open later this year.
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Directed by Matthew Fine, Art Show Bingo follows the twists and turns of an artist's career and his family life.
Muskegon day care provider pleads guilty in toddler's death
MUSKEGON, Mich. (AP) — A western Michigan home day care provider has pleaded guilty to child neglect in the death of a toddler by an 8-year-old girl.
The Muskegon Chronicle reports 52-year-old Keysha Collins entered the plea Tuesday as a jury was being selected for her trial.
Authorities have said the girl, who was also cared for in Collins' home, killed 14-month-old Korey Landon Brown on April 14, 2017. She's now at a residential psychiatric facility for children and adolescents. Prosecutors have said she will not be charged because any child under the age of 10 is considered incompetent under state law.
Court documents say Korey's death was ruled a homicide due to multiple injuries, including head trauma and possible asphyxiation.
Collins was accused of failing to adequately supervise the children in her care.
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Information from: The Muskegon Chronicle, http://www.mlive.com/muskegon
Idiophone by Amy Fusselman (Coffee House, July 3)
“Your writing is not short stories / it is not a novel, / it is nonfiction but not the kind of nonfiction we are used to, / it doesn’t sound like poetry /Just put it in a box, would you?” This is how McSweeney’s alum Amy Fusselman characterizes the criticism that her work is not easily categorizable, but truly, who cares? This small and beautiful book about feminism and motherhood and art is perfect for those of us who like thinking outside of the box when we’re looking for something lovely to read. —M.K.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Sorrento Therapeutics Inc:
* SORRENTO THERAPEUTICS SAYS ON DEC 11, CO ENTERED INTO SECURITIES PURCHASE AGREEMENT - SEC FILING
* SORRENTO THERAPEUTICS SAYS AGREED TO ISSUE, SELL TO PURCHASERS, IN A PRIVATE PLACEMENT, CONVERTIBLE PROMISSORY NOTES IN OF $50 MILLION Source text for Eikon: (bit.ly/2Aty4zI) Further company coverage:
Right-hander Matt Bush will get first chance at closing now that Sam Dyson has gone on the disabled list with a contusion on his right hand. The Rangers placed Dyson on the disabled list Monday and recalled pitcher Keone Kela from Triple-A Round Rock.
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As Delaware, like the rest of the nation, country, struggles with a shortage of doctors in a handful of specialties, finding the right specialist doctor for you can be difficult — and tiring. Meredith Newman, News Journal
In less than ten minutes, Charlottesville Mayor Michael Signer showed more political courage than the entire Republican Party by laying blame for white supremacist domestic terror attack in his city on Donald Trump's courtship of racism during his presidential campaign.
Space Gym has stepped up to the platform to help shoulder the load of strong man Carlos Petterson’s quest to break records at the 16th NAPF North American Powerlifting Championships set for Mexico City, Mexico next month.
During a simple ceremony on Tuesday, the Gym’s Manager, Lucas Matos presented a cheque to Petterson who holds several national and regional records, to help offset some of his expenses for the championship scheduled for August 2 to 4.
Petterson who lifts in the 93kg class, thanked Matos for the sponsorship while signaling his intentions…..
The Trump-thing is on a rampage and no one is safe: Trump decides to remove national security adviser, and others may follow.
President Trump has decided to remove H.R. McMaster as his national security adviser and is actively discussing potential replacements, according to five people with knowledge of the plans, preparing to deliver yet another jolt to the senior ranks of his administration.
Trump is now comfortable with ousting McMaster, with whom he never personally gelled, but is willing to take time executing the move because he wants to ensure both that the three-star Army general is not humiliated and that there is a strong successor lined up, these people said.
Former NSA Technical Director Bill Binney outlines how the 2016 DNC emails were actually taken by a leaker using a portable storage device, and not taken by a computer hack initiated by the vast Russian enterprise.
Mr. Binney’s outline on Tucker Carlson mirrors a previous new discussion that was reported within The Nation –See Here– A generally far-left media outlet.
The reality that it was an internal leak further advances the possibility that DNC employee Seth Rich was actually the person who took the DNC email data after becoming disenfranchised by the DNC intentionally undermining Bernie Sanders and aiding candidate Hillary Clinton. Seth Rich was murdered under rather unusual circumstances in 2016, shortly after WikiLeaks began releasing and publishing the emails.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House says President Donald Trump has called Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (REH’-jehp TY’-ihp UR’-doh-wahn) to congratulate him on his country’s referendum expanding presidential powers.
The call comes despite concerns from international monitors and opposition parties about numerous voting irregularities. They include an electoral board decision to accept ballots that did not bear official stamps, as required by Turkish law.
The White House says Trump and Erdogan also discussed Trump’s decision to bomb a Syrian regime airfield in response to a chemical weapons attack that killed dozens. Trump thanked Erdogan for supporting the action.
Critics argue the reforms in Turkey will hand extensive power to a man with an increasingly autocratic bent and leave few checks and balances in place.
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A pedestrian bridge in Miami collapsed on to the street below, leaving several cars crushed with people trapped inside. .
A naked Tucson woman attempted to cook a cat before starting a kitchen fire and trying to stab a fire captain, authorities said.
The Tucson Fire Department said the incident began early Friday, Oct. 6.
Around 2:20 a.m., the TFD was called to an apartment in the 4300 block of East 29th Street.
The TFD said as firefighters entered the home, a woman came out an tried to stab the captain in the chest.
The captain's coat stopped the blade and he was able to escape unharmed.
The Tucson Police Department arrived as the woman stayed in her doorway and threatened everyone.
The TPD used a stun gun on the woman and she was arrested. Firefighters were able to put out the small stove fire.
The woman has been booked on charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, arson and animal cruelty.
The cat did not survive, according to the TFD.
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The sharp rise in the global price of crude oil has been one of the key risks to Indian macro stability. Economists, policymakers and bond market traders have been worried that higher energy prices could send inflation further away from the target while the current account deficit would expand.
These are legitimate fears. The recent drop in crude oil prices—below $60 for a barrel of Brent this week—is thus a reason to let out a sigh of relief.
The key issue is whether the decline is because of lower demand or higher supply. And whether it is merely a pause in the recent rally.
Lower energy demand means global economic recovery is stalling. Higher supplies mean the challenge to the global oil cartel from US shale remains a potent force.
Many energy analysts believe the recent decline in crude oil prices is driven by new supply expected this year.
If they are right, India can get some welcome breathing space on the inflation and balance of payments fronts.
Get your boots on because it's time to go back to Dallas.
After a shocking season two trailer full of dildos and dead relationships and an exclusive first look at an even more shocking newfound friendship, the ladies of The Real Housewives of Dallas are finally back on our screens. And as advertised, things have really taken a turn down south. For starters, season one's Lucy and Ethel, Brandi Redmond and Stephanie Hollman, aren't event speaking. And then there's the whole unholy alliance between Brandi and her former enemy LeeAnne Locken. And that's not even mentioning the two newbies, one of whom has a dream to feed pink dog food to every pooch on the planet and another who has some serious mommy issues.
Let's take a closer look at where season two finds the women of RHOD...
As Republicans in Congress are rushing to microphones to accuse Democrats of toxic rhetoric that they believe called one Illinois man to open fire on elected officials, one pastor is agreeing with such speech from a Republican activist.
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Buffalo Bills director of training operations Bud Carpenter is retiring after 33 seasons with the team.
Carpenter was among the team's longest serving active employees. He spent 21 seasons as the Bills' head athletic trainer before being promoted to the director's role in 2016.
Under Carpenter, the Bills were named as the NFL's 2014 athletic training staff of the year by the Pro Football Athletic Trainers Society and the Ed Block Courage Award Foundation.
Carpenter and his staff were also credited for acting swiftly in their treatment of tight end Kevin Everett after the player sustained a serious spinal cord injury while covering a kickoff during Buffalo's 2007 season opener against Denver.
President-elect Donald Trump will take office with a chance to fill more than 100 seats on the federal courts, thanks mostly to an extraordinary two-year slowdown in judicial confirmations engineered by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky. Since Republicans took control of the Senate at the beginning of the 114th Congress last year, senators have voted to confirm only 22 of President Obama 's judicial nominees.
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Mon, Apr 17: The NDP spent Easter Monday focusing on what they feel is a Liberal weakness – the state of health care in our province. Ted Chernecki reports.
I just read on that our fair city is to receive $140,000 from the provincial government in our downtown area to be used as we see fit. May I make a suggestion? If you want to increase the tourist and foot traffic downtown, you must, and I repeat, must repair all the sidewalks downtown.
They are so uneven, and one is forced to look down so as not to trip, and not look up and around and enjoy the uniqueness of our city core. Spray painting the dangerous ridges is such an ugly and unsightly "fix," and does not help at all, really.
Create some jobs for people, level out all the sidewalks making it much more enjoyable and safe, especially for the challenged, visually and or physically , and it will make a walkabout downtown so much more inviting.
Wellesley had an issue with their sidewalks, got out the cement saws, and shaved off all the dangerous, uneven ridges. That would work as well, but since we have these funds, please put them to good use. Just a suggestion.
BEIJING (AP) — Chinese conglomerate HNA Group, which operates Hainan Airlines and other businesses around the world, says its co-chairman has died while on a business trip in France.
HNA Group said Wang Jian, a co-founder of the company, suffered "severe injuries" in a fall and died Tuesday at age 57. It gave no other details.
Launched in 1993 on the southern island of Hainan, HNA grew to become China's fourth-largest airline and expanded into finance, hotels, logistics and other businesses in a multibillion-dollar global acquisition spree.
More recently, HNA has been selling some assets as Chinese regulators tighten lending controls and press companies to rein in debt.
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DETROIT - The Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority (WBDA) is expected to make a "significant" announcement Thursday morning in Windsor.
A news conference is scheduled for 9 a.m. Thursday at the University of Windsor. The WBDA's mission is to construct the and operate the new international crossing.
The multi-billion dollar Gordie Howe International Bridge project is expected to create thousands of jobs and connect 1-75 in Detroit and Highway 401 in Windsor, Ontario. It was back in 2012 when Michigan Gov. Snyder struck a deal with then Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper in which Canada would pay for Michigan's portion of the bridge. Canada would then recoup the costs from bridge tolls.
The bridge's naming after Detroit Red Wings icon Gordie Howe was announce during a news conference in 2015.
A timetable for completion remains unclear.
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CAPE CHARLES, Va. – If you are looking for an original gift to give dad for Father’s Day this year look no further.
Moonrise Jewelry is giving away a “Reel” Fish Leather Bow Tie.
They come in different leathers including Salmon, Wolf Fish, Perch or Tilapia and are handmade in the business’ geo-thermal tannery in Iceland.
In order to enter the contest there are three steps:
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The contest ends Friday.
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Producer Woody is famously single. He recently had a first date with a girl, and wanted to set up their second date for Valentines Day! Is this too soon? Allan & Ashley talk to listeners about what THEY think Woody should do! Listen here!
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Get out your walking shoes and GPS. Asheboro's Downtown Business Association is launching its geocaching trail on Saturday.
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Just like the battle of Troy, there's nothing subtle here
Bella Thorne's hair has been to the rainbow and back. From a purple wig to neon green tips, she's tried out every color, some more permanent than others. Her latest experiment? Bright — like, the brightest — pink.
Thorne debuted the new 'do Tuesday (June 13) on Snapchat, where she documented her transition from blonde to pink. She did the same when she dyed it blue last December, so it's only a matter of time before she changes it again.
"Ready to say goodbye to the blonde?" she asked fans. "Because it's about to be gone." 😱
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If it were October, I'd suggest she dress up as a troll doll for Halloween.
× Steve Cochran Full Show 03.19.18: Brackets are busted
Have you voted yet? You better! How about Loyola?! What a fun weekend of basketball for them. Not that fun of a weekend for the rest of our brackets. Steve went to the Hawks game last night and he saw a hat trick, which is fun, but he also saw a loss, which isn’t fun. Dean Richards checks in with updates on Blue Ivy’s auction habits and Katey Sagal talks about how much fun she is having on Superior Donuts.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WHBC) – Maybe it should be at the top of your Back to School list.
That is, making sure the kids are up-to-date on their vaccines against serious diseases.
The Ohio Department of Health suggests you check with your doctor or local health department.
There’s also a state meningococcal vaccine requirement for incoming 7th and 12th graders.
August is National Immunization Awareness Month.
Earlier this year, Samsung launched two new Chromebooks - the Chromebook Plus and Pro. Both have a 3:2 touchscreen with stylus support and the Google Play Store, but the Pro has slightly beefier specifications. Now you can grab one for $50 off at a handful of retailers.
The Chromebook Pro has a 12.3" 2400x1600 touchscreen display with stylus support, 4GB of RAM, two USB Type-C ports (that are used for charging), a headphone/microphone combo jack, a microSD card slot, and 32GB of eMMC storage. It's a 2-in-1, so you can flip it around to use it as a giant tablet.
The processor is the only major difference between the Plus and the Pro. While the Plus has a custom ARM-based OP1 chip, the Pro has an Intel Core M3 G730 CPU. The Pro also comes in a sleek black color, while the Plus is silver. You can buy it from the source links below, and it's worth noting that B&H doesn't collect tax outside NY and NJ.
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* Horton Capital Partners Fund says submitted nomination notice which included five candidates for consideration by CPS Technologies board as potential new members
* Horton Capital says all of their candidates for CPS Technologies board were rejected by co without a single discussion with any of them
* Horton Capital says CPS Technologies also indicated its willingness to protect current status of board in event Horton pursued a proxy contest
* Horton Capital says it has revoked its nomination notice for CPS Technologies board Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
An array of Nokia smartphones running the Android OS will break cover at the MWC 2017 in a couple of weeks. In addition to smartphones, there are claims that Nokia could be launching a high-end variant of the iconic Nokia 3310 feature phone on February 26 at the tech show.
We live in the era of smartphones and most such devices launching today have a USP added to them such as dual-lens camera, long lasting battery life, bezel-less design, etc. It won't be an exaggeration to say that the mobile phone market is so obsessed with smartphones. While the manufacturers are focusing on smartphones, Nokia is all set to introduce the iconic Nokia 3310 feature phone once again, grabbing the attention of one and all towards it.
Also Read: Nokia 5, Nokia 3 and high-end Nokia 3310 to launch at MWC 2017
Wondering how the Nokia 3310 makes sense in the smartphone era? If Nokia is bringing its iconic product once again, there is definitely a strong reason for the same. Get to know the answers for your question from here.
On Saturday evening, two of Battlefield Fight League’s top featherweight’s both square off against different foes. Taylor Christopher and Josh Kwiatkowski fought at BFL 45 for the featherweight gold, with Christopher coming out on the right side of a judges split decision.
BFL officials have released that bout for all to view in anticipation of BFL 47. (Watch above)
Taylor Christopher vs. Josh Kwiatkowski was the best fight in BFL history
Christopher will put his featherweight title on the line in the headlining bout of the preliminary portion of the card against one of Canada’s most decorated amateurs –Shane Jung.
Kwiatkowski fights one fight prior to Christopher, as he takes on 3-1 amateur Phillip Romanov.
BFL 47 goes down on Saturday February 18 from the Hard Rock Casino in Coquitlam, B.C. If you are in the Lower Mainland, you can pick up tickets for the event from BFLtix.com.
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Andrew Henderson praised Featherstone Rovers after his London side were forced to share the spoils with their Championship counterparts.
London’s promotion hopes suffered a blow as they failed to defeat the Rovers in Ealing as Ian Hardman’s late conversion secured a 32-all draw.
The Broncos now face Hull Kingston Rovers this week in what is a huge game for Henderson’s side, although he remains upbeat about his side’s chances.
“It was a tough one today. It shows the nature of this competition, it’s very evenly matched. Yes, we were disappointed we didn’t come away with two points, but you’ve got credit Featherstone, and their performance today.
“Both teams enjoyed good spells of momentum. We had a really great start in the first 20, and then at the start of the second half, we fell away, and Featherstone got some ascendancy.”
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A government panel is scheduled for a briefing on a recent agreement between Michigan officials and the company that operates twin oil pipelines in the Straits of Mackinac.
The Michigan Pipeline Safety Advisory Board will discuss the deal during its quarterly meeting Monday in Lansing. It calls for the state and Canadian pipeline operator Enbridge Inc. to decide the future of Line 5 by Aug. 15.
Line 5 carries 23 million gallons daily between Superior, Wisconsin, and Sarnia, Ontario. Long-term options include placing the lines in an underground tunnel or shutting them down.
Enbridge officials also will update the advisory board on recently discovered gaps in the pipelines’ protective coating.
Environmental groups plan to use a public comment period to continue their push for decommissioning Line 5.
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Assets falsification: Buhari’s Adviser expresses shocks at Saraki’s victory at CCT
The Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption (PACAC), Prof. Itse Sagay (SAN), has expressed shocks at the acquittal of Senate President, Bukola Saraki, by the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT). Sagay told newsmen on Wednesday that he followed the case closely and was convinced that the prosecution presented sufficient evidence to secure […]
Assets falsification: Buhari’s Adviser expresses shocks at Saraki’s victory at CCT
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The wreck happened just before 1:30 p.m. at mile marker 235. Both lanes are blocked, and traffic is passing on the shoulder.
Emergency crews expect the wreck to be clear by 2:15 p.m.
Watch the video that helped end a robbery spree in Merced
Two short social media videos played a small but pivotal role breaking a case against two men who robbed three stores in less than an hour last year in Merced County. Video from the Merced County District Attorney's Office
Houma man arrested on 8 counts of child pornography
ZACHARY - Zachary Police officers arrested a man from Houma for possession of child pornography.
According to Zachary Police Chief David McDavid, 48-year-old Steven Munson was a primary suspect in a child exploitation case conducted by the Louisiana Bureau of Investigations.
LBI agents informed ZPD detectives that Munson was staying in a Zachary hotel for work. On October 4, detectives found Munson who agreed to be questioned.
At the time of questioning, Munson had a cell phone and tablet in his possession. He admitted to accidently downloading one picture. After examining the tablet, detectives found eight images of child pornography.
Munson was then arrested and booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison.
WINNIPEG, MB – The Manitoba Legislature was evacuated for over an hour yesterday afternoon after someone called in a threat. It turns out it was just a hoax.
Premier Brian Pallister called the incident mischief-making and unproductive.
The bogus threat was made as question period was winding down and soon after a group of students ended a brief protest in a hallway at the Leg.
Hal Anderson, MyToba News
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Wednesday, Oct. 4 was the fall Count Day for Michigan schools, where schools take a preliminary count of the students in attendance that day to submit to the state.
State funding is distributed to schools on a per-pupil basis, so the fall and spring Count Day numbers determine how much money a school district receives from the state. Washtenaw County schools will receive $7,631 to $9,290 per student in state funds for the 2017-18 school year.
Funding for the 2017-18 school year is calculated by blending the enrollment numbers from the spring 2017 count and the fall 2017 count. The spring count represents 10 percent of state funding and the fall count represents 90 percent.
Which Washtenaw schools gain, lose most students through Schools of Choice
As the fourth season of “Veep” came to an end, the director Armando Iannucci turned from chronicling the foibles of cynical Western democracy to something darker still: life under a dictatorship. He found his source material in the French graphic novel “The Death of Stalin.” David Remnick compares Iannucci’s new film to “Get Out”—a real horror story that is also a comedy of terror. “I wanted to take myself out of my comfort zone by taking on these themes that involved death, destruction, and paranoia,” Iannucci tells him. As the brutal dictatorships of the twentieth century fade into history, Iannucci wants to remind people—especially those frustrated with democracy—just how horrific totalitarianism really is.
At least 205 people have been killed and more than 600 reported missing following mudslides in Sierra Leone's capital, Freetown. CNN's Farai Sevenzo reports.
EUFAULA, Ala. — Alabama is known for its unusual memorials and statues, and the city of Eufaula is adding to the list with a monument to a fish.
Officials in the lakeside town on the Georgia border have unveiled a 12-foot-tall replica of a largemouth bass to celebrate its claim as the “Big Bass Capital of the World.”
Bass fishing draws thousands of people to Lake Eufaula each year, and the state tourism agency awarded a grant to construct the monument. It was unveiled Tuesday.
The agency also funded a marker celebrating the late Tom Mann, who helped get Eufaula on the fishing map with his lure company.
The big fish joins a list of Alabama monuments that includes a boll weevil statue in Enterprise and a coon dog cemetery in Cherokee.
SAO PAULO Brazilian federal police carried out on Wednesday arrest warrants against five members of the Rio de Janeiro audit court and detained the speaker of the state legislative body, Jorge Picciani, for questioning, a source said.
The warrants are part of an investigation into an alleged bribery scheme, based on information obtained in a plea bargain agreement with a member of the so-called TCE court.
(Reporting by Pedro Fonseca; Writing by Bruno Federowski; Editing by Catherine Evans)
The FBI has arrested a 23-year-old man who allegedly attempted to detonate what he believed was an explosives-laden van outside an Oklahoma bank.
Jerry Drake Varnell of Sayre, Oklahoma, was arrested on Saturday in connection with a plot to detonate a vehicle bomb in Oklahoma City.
A federal complaint said the FBI learned in December that Varnell wanted to blow up a building and that an undercover FBI agent posed as someone who could help.
Officials alleged Varnell initially wanted to blow up the Federal Reserve Building in Washington, DC, with a device similar to one used in the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing.
Varnell is scheduled to appear in federal court on Monday afternoon on a charge of attempting to use explosives to destroy a building in interstate commerce.
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“It’s a race I love doing, but it’s relentless. The course is always a lot more mountainous than the Tour de France and the conditions are tougher. Being mid-August in Spain, it’s quite common to have temperatures up in the mid 40s. It’s absolutely brutal.
“One thing that really sets the Vuelta apart from other races is where it is in the season. You have this mixture of riders who have targeted the Vuelta specifically, and others who are coming off a big season already.
“Typically, it’s a very aggressive race and a very punchy style of racing, which always makes for great viewing for the fans.”
After a strong increase in October, an index that measures U.S. employment fell in November.
The Conference Board’s Employment Trends Index fell to 135.88. In October, the revised index was 136.23. Of the eight indicators the index takes into account, three of them—including percentage of firms with positions not able to fill right now and initial claims for unemployment insurance—were negative.
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The boyfriend of tragic Zymere Perkins’ mom pleaded not guilty Tuesday in the child’s broomstick-beating death.
Rysheim Smith, 42, is charged with second-degree murder in the September 2016 death of the 6-year-old.
Over a 15-month period, Smith is accused of repeatedly beating the tot with the broomstick. Smith allegedly beat him with sticks, threw him against a wall, hung him from a clothes hook by his shirt neck and then left him for hours without calling for medical help.
The malnourished child had finger marks on his neck, broken ribs and injuries all over his body from horrific abuse.
Smith is also charged with manslaughter and endangering the welfare of a child. The child’s mother, Geraldine Perkins, 26, faces manslaughter charges.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - The Democrat who was forced to resign as Ohio’s attorney general amid a scandal in 2008 says he was an arrogant “jerk” in that job but has come a long way.
Marc Dann tells The Columbus Dispatch it’s unlikely he’ll run for office again, though he won’t rule it out.
Dann resigned amid a sexual harassment scandal involving people in his office and later pleaded guilty to ethics violations involving campaign and transition funds.
The 55-year-old former state lawmaker from the Youngstown area acknowledges mistakes and says he can’t blame anyone but himself. He eventually regained his suspended law license and now represents people with foreclosure and bankruptcy problems.
Discussing his work now and his family, Dann says he doesn’t want to screw up the good things in his life.
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Information from: The Columbus Dispatch, http://www.dispatch.com
SANTA FE, N.M. — New Mexico has changed the application for patients wanting to participate in the state’s medical marijuana program.
The Health Department said Friday the application is now two pages rather than four and can be completed online and then printed for signing. The applications still must be submitted by mail or in person.
Certifying practitioners also are required to send medical records instead of writing lengthy explanations.
Patients must meet at least one of 21 conditions to qualify for a medical marijuana card.
Nearly 49,000 patients were enrolled as of the end of February, with almost half of them listing post-traumatic stress disorder as a condition.
Health Secretary Lynn Gallagher says the changes stem from months of work. She says the aim is a more straight-forward process to better serve patients and practitioners.
Kanye Says “I Love You” Repeatedly On Air
Kanye West called up Ebro In The Morning after the namesake host revealed he’s a fan of Don Cheeto. Maybe he didn’t know he was on air, but he sound OUT OF IT, right???
The first full-length trailer for Paramount Network’s upcoming Trayvon Martin docuseries, produced by Jay-Z, is here. Rest in Power: The Trayvon Martin Story features six installments and is scheduled to premiere on July 30. The clip features interviews with Martin’s parents, surveillance footage from the night of Martin’s murder, and an appearance by Carmelo Anthony. A teaser for the series was released in February.
Jay-Z previously produced a miniseries about Kalief Browder for Paramount (then Spike TV) in 2017. That series was a co-production with Harvey Weinstein, who was also originally slated to produce Rest in Power. All Weinstein-Company-related credits were removed from the Martin series following the sexual assault allegations made against Weinstein last year. Watch the trailer for Rest in Power below.
A search operation to find the terrorists is underway. (Representational image) A search operation to find the terrorists is underway. (Representational image)
Terrorists on Monday opened fire at a police bunker at Tengpora bypass in Srinagar, news agency ANI reported. However, no injuries have been reported. A search operation to find the terrorists is underway
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(Trinidad Express) Watermelon vendor Brandon Samaroo was shot and killed at his vending stall in Gasparillo at around noon yesterday.
Samaroo, of Tarouba Road, San Fernando was in a shed outside the Country Tavern Bar when a gunman ran up to him. Samaroo was shot in the head and died at the scene.
The killer left in a waiting vehicle.
The killing happened near Norman Junction and less than two minutes away from the Gasparillo Police Station which is being criticised for its slow response to a jewelry store robbery at the Gaparillo Mall on Monday.
At least three criminals spent more than four minutes smashing the show cases and escaped with bags of gold.
DANBURY, Conn. -- Bright plum-tomato sauce, puddles of melted mozzarella, a perfectly charred crust a does life get any better with the perfect slice in front of you? We think not.
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Chris Blue at the Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts
Vocalist and dancer Chris Blue won the hearts of millions of fans as the winner of NBC’s The Voice Season 12 (2017) on Team Alicia Keys.
Chris began singing in church at the age of three and grew to share the stage with artists including Kirk Franklin, Hezekiah Walker, Fred Hammond, and Mary Mary.
Catch Chris on his first headlining tour performing music from his soon-to-be-released debut album on Republic Records.
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Roma legends Bruno Conti and Roberto Pruzzo made headlines in Italy this morning as they took a picture inside Anfield Road while showing the middle finger to the Reds’ badge ( WATCH here ).Pruzzo explained the reason behind his gesture to Premium Sport: “That Champions League final still hurts after 34 years”.Both Conti and Pruzzo, in fact, were playing for Roma when the giallorossi lost the 1984 Champions League finals against Liverpool on penalties.“That’s all I think when I think of Liverpool. That final will hurt me till the end. But that’s what football is about, you know.“It was a private thing I didn’t know the picture would be public. I need to apologize for the gesture, it was inappropriate", Conti told Ansa. "I’ve been living the world of football for ever, I respect each one of my opponent and I would never offend any other club, let alone Liverpool, one of the most prestigious club in the World. I’ve always been respectful during my career as a footballer and a youth team coach.”
The Buffalo Bills and Indianapolis Colts played a game in a near-blinding blizzard conditions on Sunday. The snow came down hard throughout the game and was at least six inches deep on the field. The players said it reminded them on playing games in the snow as kids. Here's 20 incredible images and videos from the game.
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) — New Hanover County authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating a man suspected of two sexual assaults in a local Walmart.
A Friday afternoon news release said the male suspect sexually assaulted a 14-year-old female in the Walmart at 5135 Carolina Beach Road on Dec. 6, 2017.
The news release said he also sexually assaulted a 48-year-old woman on Jan. 19 in the same Walmart.
He was seen leaving the store in a Volkswagen. The car is in the picture attached to this story.
Anyone with information on these incidents should call the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office at 910-798-4162.
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A South Carolina woman who spent two months chained inside a large metal container says her captor raped her daily and warned that if she ran or tried to hurt him, she would die. "He told me as long as I served my purpose, I was safe," Kala Brown told Phillip McGraw, the host of the television show "Dr. Phil."
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"I am now living in a motel in New Jersey. I'm all by myself," she said. "Mental illness, it's like drugs, it doesn't [care] who you are, and equally what's worse, the stigma doesn't care who you are."
Apple reached to O'Connor via a video posted to her YouTube channel. "I want you to know that you are my hero," the visibly shaken singer said. "I just saw the video of you and I don't want you to feel like that. I don't want you to feel like that. You've given so much. And I wish I could be there. I wish I could be of some use to you. I'm your friend  that's all I want to say  and you're my hero." Watch Fiona's full message here.
Britain's Labour urges protest to force PM May from power - Daily Mirror
LONDON, June 15 A senior lawmaker in Britain's opposition Labour Party has called for a million people to take to the streets to force a second election that he said would remove Prime Minister Theresa May from power, the Daily Mirror reported.
CHESTERFIELD, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina mother who said her 11-month-old daughter was kidnapped before the baby was found dead in a diaper box has been charged with lying to police and improperly disposing of a body.
Chesterfield County Sheriff Jay Brooks said 19-year-old Breanna Lewis told deputies she was attacked and her baby was taken from her arms as she checked the mail Tuesday afternoon.
Brooks says officers found Harlee Lewis' body inside the box in a field hours later.
Chesterfield County Coroner Kip Kiser says he's still investigating and isn't releasing autopsy results yet.
Brooks' statement says Breanna Lewis is charged with filing a false police report for lying about the assault and improper disposal of human remains. More charges are possible.
Jail officials didn't know if she has a lawyer.
6pm. Downtown Wilmington. The Arts Council of Wilmington and New Hanover County presents 4th Friday Gallery Night, a free monthly self-guided tour of galleries, studios and art spaces featuring exhibitions of various artistic genres including oils, acrylics, watercolors, pastels, photography, glass, metals, wood, ceramics, mixed media and more. 4th Fridays also include opening receptions, artist discussions, demonstrations, live music, wine, food and other traditional and nontraditional art-related activities.
Help the Great Falls Rescue Mission give back to the Electric City community this holiday season by giving back.
One way to help out is by sponsoring a family or an individual. Jim Kizer with GFRM says there are currently 34 families staying at the Cameron Family Center, consisting of about 80 children. There are also 24 men and eight women participating in the recovery program.
But you don’t have to give money or gifts to help, you can also give time. Volunteer opportunities are available the week prior to Christmas for wrapping presents, or folks can help serve holiday meals on Christmas Day.
For more information about how to sponsor a family or donate your time by volunteering, visit the Great Falls Rescue Mission website.
It all started as a bit of a joke… but ended in a pretty good cover.
Back in December, a Cleveland-area teenager named Mary created a Twitter account called @weezerafrica and tweeted at Weezer frontman Rivers Cuomo, “It’s about time you bless the rains down in Africa.”
Joke or not, roughly 340 tweets later, including a retweet of an endorsement of the project from Toto singer David Paich, Mary has gotten her wish. The band has unveiled its cover of “Africa” with a screenshot of her original tweet in the artwork.
~Graham
BOSTON (WHDH) - It’s Unity Weekend in Boston, which brings together kids from Boys and Girls Clubs across the city.
Kids had the chance to play some basketball together Saturday. The weekend is an effort to connect the community.
The 7News sponsored event brings together youth from the Boys and Girls Club of Boston.
The teen players were even there for the Celtic’s win Friday night. Saturday was their turn to take to the court with new jerseys and shoes.
The event raised more than $90,000 this weekend, and is part of the YouthConnect program. The program works with Boston Police and clinical social workers to help at-risk boys and girls make choices that will prepare them for the game of life.
Since its creation, Unity Weekend has helped raise more than $1.5 million for YouthConnect.
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Gaborik did not take the ice for warmups and is a healthy scratch for Saturday's game against the Coyotes, Curtis Zupke of the Los Angeles Times reports.
The former 40-goal scorer isn't what he used to be. The 35-year-old has struggled to stay healthy, and when he's played he's notched 52 shots on goal in 28 games. With Tanner Pearson (illness) able to go, Gaborik became the odd man out.
Arron Banks, Ukip's biggest donor, has sparked fury after claiming he is "sick to death" of hearing about the Hillsborough disaster as he accused supporters of "milking a tragedy forever".
Mr Banks, one of the most prominent pro-Brexit campaigners during the referendum, made the comments after Ukip leader Paul Nuttall was forced to admit a claim he lost close personal friends in the incident was false.
In a series of tweets about Hillsborough Mr Banks responded to a Daily Mirror columnist who said: "If Nuttall [Ukip leader] was at Hillsborough he clearly didn't learn its most powerful lesson: Every right-wing gobs**** who lies about it gets found out."
SAO PAULO, May 30 (Reuters) - Power company China State Grid Corp Ltd will invest 140 billion reais ($38 billion) in Brazil over the next five years, including investments in transmission, generation and other segments, an executive said on Wednesday.
Investment in the transmission segment alone will total more than 90 billion reais, said Qu Yang, vice president of State Grid’s Brazilian unit, speaking in Chinese at a conference in Sao Paulo.
Dec 12 (Reuters) - Porton Fine Chemicals Ltd:
* SAYS IT GETS SECURITIES REGULATOR'S APPROVAL TO ISSUE SHARES IN PRIVATE PLACEMENT Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2koHgKY Further company coverage: (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
We depend on language a lot, often taking for granted how speech works.
It only takes one slight hiccup--in either speaking or hearing--for "excuse me while I kiss the sky" to become "excuse me while I kiss this guy."
This is the research zone in which the University of Oregon's Melissa Baese-Berk works. She's an associate professor in the Department of Linguistics, studying speech production and perception.
An example of her work: trying to figure out if Neil Armstrong said "small step for A man."
Dr. Baese-Berk is this month's guest in cUriOus: Research Meets Radio.
Did you watch The Voice last night? I was just blown away by Kyla Jade singing Jennifer Hudson’s “One Night Only”. She was amazing. Why even waste time with voting. Just crown her the winner already!
The suspect in a terror-related attack in New York City has been identified as Akayed Ullah, a 27-year-old Bangladeshi immigrant who lives in Brooklyn.
The suspect — who had the device affixed to his body by velcro and zipties, according to police — was being treated for wounds and burns at Bellevue Hospital.
“He did make statements but we’re not going to talk about that right now,” NYPD Commissioner James O’Neill said at a press conference after the Monday morning incident in a subway passageway near the Port Authority Bus Terminal.
Authorities said it was unclear if the man planned for the device to explode where it did or if he had another target.
Mayor Bill de Blasio said it appeared the suspect acted alone.
“All we know of is one individual who thank god was unsuccessful in his aims,” de Blasio said.
(Source: NBC News)
BEIJING (AP) — Chinese Premier Li Keqiang says, ‘We don’t want to see a trade war’ with U.S., hope to negotiate disputes.
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5 Ways To Take Your St. Patrick's Day Celebration To The Next Level Make your St. Patrick's Day a holiday to remember with these fun and exciting activities that go beyond your typical parade and local pub celebration.
Best Ways To Celebrate St. Patrick's Day In SacramentoDon your shamrock hats, you "Kiss Me I'm Irish" baby tees because it's time to celebrate St. Patrick's chasing of all the reptiles out of Ireland. Or something like that. One third of all American's have Irish ancestry, and that's just the one's we know of. So, get with your Irish brethren, and any one else who care to join in. It's St. Patrick's day in Sacramento!
LOS ANGELES >> After nine consecutive road games, after visiting four different time zones, after playing on both sides of the border and on both coasts, the Kings finally returned Saturday to the cavernous confines of Staples Center to face the San Jose Sharks. The Kings hardly looked like the same uncertain team that lost three consecutive games and was 3-4-2 while averaging only two goals per game during their extended absence from Southern California.
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Forget football, cricket and athletics, the world’s fastest-growing sport is live video gaming. Esports, which stands for electronic sports, sees professional game-players compete in matches and worldwide tournaments online, and often in stadiums and arenas full of thousands of screaming fans.
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - Merck & Co Inc:
* NEWLINK GENETICS - ON DEC 5, BPS AND MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP AMENDED LICENSE & COLLABORATION AGREEMENT DATED NOV 21, 2014
* NEWLINK GENETICS-UNDER MERCK AMENDMENT, MODIFIED MERCK‘S SUBLICENSE OF IP RIGHTS UNDER PHAC LICENSE AGREEMENT TO BE NON-EXCLUSIVE ON EBOLA SUDAN FIELD OF USE
* NEWLINK GENETICS - AMENDMENT ALSO ADJUSTS EXPIRATION OF MERCK‘S OBLIGATION TO PAY ROYALTIES TO BPS BASED ON ROYALTY TERM OF PHAC LICENSE AGREEMENT Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Curly Tales Theatre is hopping over to Sheffield to share with you their new story: The Hare and the Tortoise.
Meet Hatty Heronica Hare the First and Topple The Tortoise as they embark on a woodland adventure; to see who really is the fastest animal in the forest. Set in a busy post office, Curly Tales are bringing Aesop’s traditional tale to life with new songs, live music and bundles of audience interaction at Sheffield’s Theatre Delicatessen this Friday and Saturday.
The show has been specifically designed for children aged 3-6. After the show there will be a chance for children to meet the characters and an opportunity to take photos. Curly Tales which aims to deliver inspiring and magical theatrical experiences to kids. Their shows feature live music and original song along with bundles of audience interaction.
Tickets are £6 per person with a show at 2pm on Friday and 11am on Saturday.
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Besides the scrambled eggs, pancakes, sausages, cheese and even ice cream being served at the 41st annual Walworth County Dairy Breakfast in Elkhorn on June 17, visitors also will get a slice of farm life. Traditionally, dairy breakfast-goers are treated to a look behind the scenes of a local host family farm.
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Winners have emerged in the PAL Pensions Art and Essay competition as part of the company’s bid to support financial literacy. A statement obtained from the firm said entries for the competition came from 200 secondary schools nationwide and that it was part of the company’s corporate social responsibility, aimed at creating the necessary foundation […]
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Uh ohhhhh…I don’t think Jay-Z is gonna like this one. Apparently Cee-Lo can’t get enough of Mrs. Carter. In his alter-ego, Gnarly Davidson, and starring Little Fun, Cee-Lo Green professes his love for Hov’s lady with his remake of Rick Springfield’s ’80s favorite, “Jessie’s Girl”.
A 14-year-old boy accidentally shot his twin brother to death when he fired at a snake in Southeast Texas.
The Liberty County Sheriff's Office says they don't anticipate any charges being filed in the shooting Monday afternoon.
Sheriff's officials said one twin died Tuesday night at a Houston hospital.
The boys' names have not been released.
Investigators say the twins fetched two .22-caliber rifles from their home near Dayton after spotting a snake in a water-filled ditch.
Deputy John Tucker says one of the teens bent over toward the snake just as his brother aimed and fired.
Tucker says the victim was shot in the head.
Dayton is 35 miles northeast of Houston.
We'll be mild and breezy on Saturday with mostly cloudy skies as we climb into the low 50s. We could see some snow on Sunday morning with highs only reaching the 20s. A dusting to an inch is possible.
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On Monday, we'll warm into the mid 30s with mostly cloudy skies, but we'll head back down into the 20s on Tuesday. We could be looking at more snow on Tuesday as well.
On Wednesday, we'll be back in the low 30s with partly cloudy skies. The upper 30s are in store on Thursday with the mid 30s on Friday with partly to mostly cloudy skies.
A MOTHER'S PAIN: Support crucial as daughter still missing Ann Stislicki said she and her husband, Richard, "pray for the perseverance" to stay strong with their daughter missing. Check out this story on HometownLife.com: http://www.hometownlife.com/story/news/local/farmington/2016/12/29/mothers-pain-support-crucial-family-awaits-news-farmington-hills-missing-woman/95965516/ Ann Stislicki watches every calendar page turn, and she knows - deep down - what it means when they turn with still no sign of her missing daughter.
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I think I get how frustrated El Presidente is. He had a great weekend at Mar A Lago. Perfect. Everyone loves him. Applause when he comes into the room. He gets to impress his pal from Japan, and they probably talked some sweet business, endorsements, etc. And everyone I mean everyone just loved him. And those stinking reporters can't see that. Look at how everyone loves me. I get to eat outside and play golf. And there was even a crisis with me as the CENTER OF EVERYTHING and that was cool cause I just said I'd be tough and they all thought that was exactly the right thing to do.
BLOOMINGTON, IL (WANE) A Fort Wayne man has been arrested in Illinois for the robbery of a PNC Bank branch on Tuesday.
Zachary Finchum, 31, was taken into custody after he was pulled over on I-74 by Illinois State Police after they had received a description of him and the vehicle he was driving according to a press release from the Bloomington, Illinois Police Department.
Finchum allegedly entered the bank unarmed just before 11:30 a.m. and demanded money from an employee. He then left the area on foot. A picture from surveillance cameras and a description of his vehicle were then given to area law enforcement agencies.
The Athens baseball team is headed for the WIAA Division 4 state championship after a 6-3 win over Oakfield Wednesday morning.
Aided by two key Oakfield errors, the Bluejays scored five runs in the fourth inning to take a 6-2 lead, eventually winning the game 6-3.
Seth Coker and Dakota Willemsen led Athens offensively, each delivering multiple hits and two RBI in the win.
The game shifted in the fourth when a ground ball from Jake Stange went between first basemen Jacob Newton's legs, scoring Klay Ellenbecker. The next batter, Marshall Westfall laid down a bunt and an errant throw from Oaks pitcher Parker Dietzel allowed the go-ahead-run to score.
Westfall started the game on the mound, going 5.1 innings and allowing zero earned runs in the win.
Athens will play Independence/Gilmanton in Thursday's state championship showdown. That game is scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m. at Fox Cities Stadium in Grand Chute.
For more information on the state baseball tournament, click here.
I would rephrase for a smoother read like so: When the European Union expanded in the 2000s, it had a negative impact on scientific collaborations between researchers in new member countries and elsewhere, a study has found. Membership in the EU gives countries access to the bloc's huge science-funding schemes and to the European Research Area , which strives for a border-free, well-funded, pan-European system of science.
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Two men who were with Anthony Grainger when police shot him dead are due to give evidence at a public enquiry into the death today.
He and two others in the car were suspected of being about to commit an armed robbery although a subsequent search revealed no weapons.
Today David Totton and Joseph Travers, who were also in the Audi, were due to give evidence at the enquiry being held at Liverpool Crown Court.
Follow live updates from the inquiry here.
March 30 Spirit Airlines Inc
* Spirit airlines inc says entered into a framework agreement, dated as of march 29, 2017, with certain financial institutions
* Spirit airlines-pursuant to agreement $228 million debt financing shall be provided for 1 airbus a320-200,5 airbus a321-200 aircraft
* Spirit airlines inc - each loan to be extended under framework agreement will be funded on or about delivery date of each aircraft
* Spirit airlines inc - each loan will have a 12-year term and will amortize quarterly on a mortgage-style basis - sec filing
* Spirit airlines inc - each loan to be extended under framework agreement will be secured by a first-priority security interest in individual aircraft Source text (bit.ly/2nnIjuF) Further company coverage:
BREAKING: I-696 CLOSED both sides right now at Coolidge. In an effort to stop a man from jumping off overpass, these trucks packed in closely. @FOX2News @1003WNIC pic.twitter.com/L6FQylV5kQ — Jay Towers (@JayTowers) April 24, 2018
More than a dozen tractor-trailers lined up beneath a Detroit-area freeway overpass to aid police trying to help a man contemplating suicide.Michigan State Police Lt. Michael Shaw said troopers received a call early Tuesday about the man standing on an overpass above Interstate 696 in Huntington Woods. As officers routed traffic away, they directed truckers to drive into positions to shorten the fall if the man jumped.Thirteen trucks lined the freeway as police dealt with the man. The incident lasted about four hours until he walked off to waiting officers and to seek medical help.Shaw says troopers typically work with truckers during such incidents, but it's unusual to have so many involved. He adds there are "many other options out there aside from taking your own life."
BOSTON (AP) — The state’s highest court has upheld a lower court ruling rejecting a lawsuit that would have lifted the cap on charter schools in Massachusetts.
The lawsuit had been brought by lawyers representing five Boston students who argued that the limits on charter schools violated the education clause and the equal protection provisions of the Massachusetts Constitution by impeding the students’ ability to seek a quality education.
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial court on Tuesday sided with the Suffolk Superior Court in tossing out the lawsuit saying the “charter school cap is supported by a rational basis, and does not otherwise violate the Constitution.”
The justices also noted that Massachusetts voters in 2016 defeated a ballot initiative that would have allowed charters schools to expand their presence beyond existing state cap.
Fluoride will remain in the Petersburg water supply and ATVs will remain prohibited to drive on borough streets, two of the many decisions made after 1,159 ballots were cast in the election on Tuesday.
Propositions #6 and #7 were struck down handily by voters in Petersburg. The question that asked whether to keep fluoride was voted against 692 times, with 430 in favor.
Phil Beardslee, a retired dentist in Petersburg who is pro fluoride, was wary of the voter turnout before the election, until he noticed about 43 percent of the population showed up.
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Two of the biggest records were for his showings on the American music chart where he scored 17 simultaneous tracks on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and 13 simultaneous new entries on the Billboard Hot 100 by a solo artist.
Guinness World Records tweeted a photo of Bieber receiving his plaques with the caption "@justinbieber sings his way into the new #GWR2017 book with a set of 8 record titles! http://bit.ly/GWR-Bieber" Read the original report here.
A fire in a derelict building in Grantham is believed to have been started deliberately.
Three fire crews attended the building in Mount Street at 3.40pm yesterday. They used one hose reel to extinguish the fire.
Julia (Palmieri) Hackett, 83, of Southington, passed away on Dec. 25, 2016 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late James Hackett.
Julia was born in Southington on Jan. 7, 1933 the daughter of the late Salvatore and Mary (Aldieri) Palmieri. Prior to her retirement she was employed by Allied Control Co. She was a parishioner of St. Thomas Church.
She is survived by her loving children, James M. Hackett, Paul S. and wife Patricia Hackett all of Southington, Robert F. Hackett of VT, Ronald J. and wife Jennifer Hackett of Meriden and Daniel T. Hackett of Southington; 5 grandchildren Amanda, Robert, Jamie, Joshua and Raymond. She also leaves two brothers Salvatore and wife Doria Palmieri of Plantsville and Joseph and wife Bonnie of Westbrook.
Funeral services and burial are private. The DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St., Southington is assisting the family with the arrangements.
For online condolences please visit, www.dellavecchiafh.com
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has lithely leapt across its final hurdle before it makes its way to Melbourne in 2019.
The show, which picks up where the books left off, celebrated its Broadway opening on Sunday and Broadway celebrated with equal enthusiasm to welcome it.
Notorious New York Times critic Ben Brantley gave the show a rave review saying it raised the bar for Broadway magic.
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has opened to rave reviews on Broadway. Photo: Manuel Harlan
"It helps that what happens includes some of the most eye-boggling illusions you’ll ever witness, without a visible wire or trap door in sight," he wrote.
Police assembled outside a northeast Arkansas Walmart where a man was later killed after an employee texted her mother saying she expected problems with her ex-husband, who she assumed would be armed.
Trumann Police Chief Chad Henson tells the Jonesboro Sun that officers saw 21-year-old Faith Morgan leaving the store in Trumann Sunday evening with her ex-husband, 22-year-old Gabriel Urrabazo, who had a gun.
Hanson says Urrabazo stepped behind Morgan and held a gun to her head while he negotiated with police.
Police say Urrabazo killed 35-year-old Robert Highfill, who tried to save Morgan.
Henson says Urrabazo surrendered after an hourlong standoff with police. He faces a preliminary charge of first-degree murder.
Trumann is a small town about 120 miles (195 kilometers) northeast of Little Rock
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Whether you live and breathe pop, hip-hop or rock music, there's a concert for you.
There's no shortage of high-profile bands and artists slated to perform in NYC, from Jay-Z to Mariah Carey to Sam Smith.
Here's who to see around the city.
COLUMBIA, Mo. - Boone County deputies arrested Harrison Stretz, 24, on Monday after he responded to a post made by an undercover decoy pretending to be a 14-year-old girl.
Deputies said during conversations with Stretz, he asked the decoy if they could meet up to engage in sex.
Arrangements were made and on Monday the suspect showed up at the predetermined location and was taken into custody.
Stretz faces possible charges of attempted enticement of a child and sexual misconduct with a minor.
March 29 Procredit Holding AG & Co KgaA :
* FY profit after tax for continuing business operations stood at 47.0 million euros ($50.77 million), up 22.6 pct from previous year (2015: 38.4 million euros)
* FY consolidated profit after tax of 61.0 million euros, at approximately same level as previous year (2015: 61.3 million euros)
* Positive outlook for continued growth in 2017
* In 2017 management of ProCredit Holding expects group's gross loan portfolio to experience net growth of between 5 pct and 8 pct
* In medium term, group sees potential for annual net growth of gross loan portfolio of 10 pct as well as a return on average equity of around 10 pct Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9257 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
Police have charged two brothers after an incident at a home in Torbay Tuesday evening.
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary initially responded to the residence for a medical complaint around 6:30 p.m.
But when they arrived, officers determined a man who was under a court order not to have contact with specified woman, was, in fact, in her company.
The man, a 31-year-old Torbay resident, was arrested and charged with breaching a court order.
He is scheduled to appear in provincial court in St. John's Wednesday.
That man's brother, a 39-year-old man, also showed up at the home and uttered threats to cause death or grievous bodily harm to the woman, according to police.
He was charged and released and will appear in court at a later date.
The Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA) Seme Chapter, last weekend pleaded with the authorities, to grant a three-month grace period before enforcing the ban on importation of vehicles through land borders . The Federal Government’s directive was to commence January 1, 2017. ANLCA’s Chairman, Alhaji Bisiriyu, made this plea while speaking with newsmen […]
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Carmen Cruz prays for friends and family in Puerto Rico during the vigil and donation drive on Thursday, Sept. 28, to aid in the relief effort for Puerto Rico in the wake of Hurricane Maria. Chelsea Collaborative and Teamsters Local 25 organized the event, with many community partners. Teamsters Local 25 is donating trucks and drivers to transport the relief items Hurricane Maria has devastated the island, with an overwhelming majority of the 3.4 million residents still without power as of last week, and officials struggling to get food, water, fuel and needed supplies to everyone in need.
BOONE, N.C. (AP) - Two people are dead in North Carolina after a home they were in collapsed.
News outlets report that the Boone Police Department confirmed the deaths. Rescuers responded to the scene about 5 p.m. on Wednesday. The victims have not been identified.
Outlets report that the collapse is believed to have been caused by severe weather in the area.
Gov. Roy Cooper on Wednesday declared a state of emergency for his hard-hit mountain counties, saying the forecast for the rest of the week calls for isolated heavy rain storms that could instantly cause flooding in areas that have had 20 inches (50 centimeters) of rain in the past 15 days.
Cooper said, "This storm isn't yet over. I'm urging people to keep a close eye on forecasts."
SANGAMON COUNTY, Ill. (WAND) - Police are looking for a man suspected of stealing over a thousand dollars using forged/stolen checks.
A victim reported the theft and said it occurred April 7 from 1151 N. 8th around 3 p.m.
The suspect is described as a black man standing between 5'10 and 5'11 and weighing over 200 lbs. with a short beard.
If you have any information about him or a woman who was with him, call Crime Stoppers at 788-8427.
× ‘Dollar Store Grandpa Bandit’ captured in Indiana
DEARBORN COUNTY, Ind. – A suspected serial robber dubbed the “Dollar Store Grandpa Bandit” was captured in Dearborn County, Indiana Tuesday.
Police in New York say David D. Hunter, 53, committed 10 robberies at Dollar Tree and Dollar General stores across the nation.
Following a robbery in Connecticut, police say photos of Hunter were distributed to local authorities. A parole officer was reportedly able to identify him and officials were able to identify a suspect vehicle.
A “combination of technology and these new facts” helped authorities track Hunter down in a casino in southeastern Indiana.
“Law enforcement waited to approach Hunter until he went to a restroom where he was taken into custody without incident,” said North Greensbush police on Facebook.
A federal arrested warrant had been issued for Hunter regarding a May 6 robbery. He’s being held on those charges.
Six months after cracking the Blue Jays' major-league roster, Joe Biagini had a dream he was back in spring training as an unknown pitcher trying to prove himself. "You spend 15, almost 20 years dreaming about this and you get in a habit of thinking about making it ," Biagini said Tuesday at the team's spring training clubhouse.
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According to the CFA Institute, the global association of investment professionals, the purpose of finance is to lay the foundation for the ultimate benefit of society.
The role of the institute and its members is to lead the investment industry globally by focusing on professional excellence and ethics through education and the highest standards of ethics. Every day, 149,000 CFA charterholders in 165 countries and regions show their investors, their firms and society that they measure up to the highest standards of ethics and professional conduct.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Gms Inc:
* GMS ANNOUNCES SECONDARY PUBLIC OFFERING OF COMMON STOCK
* - LAUNCH OF AN UNDERWRITTEN SECONDARY PUBLIC OFFERING OF 5 MILLION SHARES OF COMMON STOCK
* SAYS SECONDARY OFFERING OF 5.00 MILLION COMMON SHARES
* - CO IS NOT SELLING ANY SHARES IN THE OFFERING AND WILL NOT RECEIVE ANY PROCEEDS FROM SALE OF SHARES BEING SOLD BY SELLING STOCKHOLDERS Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Roberto Figueroa Caballero sits on a small table in his home that was destroyed by Hurricane Maria in La Perla neighborhood on the coast of San Juan, Puerto Rico, Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017. Figueroa, who wanted to stay at home with his dog during the storm, said he was evicted by police and taken to a shelter for the night. When he returned the next day and saw what was left of his home, he decided to put his salvageable items back where they originally were, as if his home still had walls, saying that it frees his mind. (AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa)
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol says a driver apparently lost control and crashed into a center concrete wall on a Tulsa highway early Thursday.
Troopers found the Nissan Altima abandoned on Interstate-44 near 129th East Avenue just before 2 a.m.
The OHP says it appears the driver lost control on a curve, hit the wall and then ran off.
Troopers don't know if the driver or anyone else in the car was injured or not.
A man has been taken to hospital in critical condition after an assault in Brampton’s north end on Monday, officials say.
Peel Regional Police and paramedics say they were called to the Cedarcliff Trail and Sandalwood Parkway area, near Torbram Road, at around 5:50 p.m.
A police spokesperson said officers received reports the man was assaulted by two males and that he may have been hit with sticks.
#ASSAULT Cedarcliff Trail and Sandalwood Pkwy #Brampton. Reports of 2 males assaulting another male using sticks. Male victim transported to trauma centre with life threatening injuries. No suspect information. Call came in at 5:51 pm. Police in area. — Peel Regional Police (@PeelPoliceMedia) March 19, 2018
The man was taken to a Toronto trauma centre by paramedics with life-threatening injuries.
Officers haven’t released suspect information.
The 54-year-old looked sensational as she added a touch of colour to the Tuesday morning BBC Breakfast segment.
Matching her patterned blouse with a navy skirt, Carol cinched in her waist with a thick black belt.
She warned viewers it will be a chilly start with frost in rural areas but under clear skies there will be a lot sunshine.
The weatherwoman said high pressure that has been in charge of UK weather, will move away but colder air will filter through.
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Essex County announced that Essex Ed, resident groundhog at the Turtle Back Zoo, did not see his shadow on Groundhog Day, Friday, Feb. 2. The Groundhog Day legend states that if the groundhog does not see his shadow, warmer spring weather will arrive earlier. In addition, Essex Ed predicted the New England Patriots would defeat the Philadelphia Eagles in this year’s Super Bowl.
Gabala (Azerbaijan) : Indias Satyendra Singh reached the finals of the Mens 50-metre Rifle 3 Positions event, only to finish eighth on the concluding day of the third and final stage of the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup Rifle/Pistol series here on Tuesday.
India had three finalists in the Gabala World Cup — Meghana Sajjanar and Pooja Ghatkar being the other two in the Women’s 10m Air Rifle, besides Satyendra. Meghana and Pooja finished fourth and fifth respectively and India could not make it to the medal tally here. India though won the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team gold, with the pair of Jitu Rai and Heena Sidhu emerging winners in the event which, however, is not being considered for the medal tally at the World Cup stage this year.
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KUCHING: Kampung Mapu Kijabu, Tebedu in Serian and KM0.2 Jalan Jakar-Sebangkoi, Jakar in Sarikei have been identified as new rabies-infected locations in Sarawak.
This was announced by Deputy Chief Minister and State Disaster Management Committee chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas today.
“As they are located outside the 10-kilometre radius of declared rabies-infected areas, they are the 32nd and 33rd rabies-infected locations,” he said in a statement.
With these additions, rabies-infected areas now totalled 33 locations in five divisions, namely in Kuching (5), Samarahan (3), Serian (22), Sri Aman (1) and Sarikei (2).
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Mr. Heckelman, a native of Huron, married the former Margaret Rooksteel, of Lawn, W.Va., on July 8, 1967, at Calvary Baptist Church, Norwalk. Pastor David Lunnes officiated the ceremony.
They are the parents of Dwight (Nadene) Heckelman, of Westerville, and Keith Heckelman, of Franklin, Tenn. They have one grandchild.
James was employed for 10 years as an electronic engineer at NASA Nuclear Reactor Plumb Brook Station, Sandusky. He is the founder of DAN-MARCO, Inc. where he served as president for 42 years. He is semi-retired as a senior technical advisor. His hobbies are scuba diving, photography, and swimming.
Margaret was a home economics teacher at Monroeville High School and subsequently helped form DAN-MARCO, Inc. She retired as vice-president. Her hobbies include reading and sending cards.
The couple is planning a trip to celebrate.
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOTV) – Good health means having the ability and the energy to do the things you love! No matter where you are in life, it’s never to late to get moving. Therefore, Priority Health invites you to join them in walking 5K at the Borgess Run.
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Police in Halifax have released CCTV of burglars who targeted a children's nursery in Ovenden.
The burglars forced their way into Ovenden Private Day Nursery in Ovenden Road during the early hours of Tuesday, November 28.
They stolen a number of electrical device, including iPad minis used for engagement with the children.
A police spokeswoman today said: "Officers would like to speak to anyone who can identify those in the CCTV, or who has any information about the burglary.
"Equally, police would like to speak to anyone who may have been invited to buy an ipad mini recently, or seen them for sale."
Anyone with any information is asked to contact PC James Hemmingway at Halifax Police Station via 101, quoting 13170555878.
Information can also be passed to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Jaipur, Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje today directed officials to make medical diaries of pensioners online in a month’s time.
Addressing a gathering in Sumerpur of Pali district, Raje directed the officials to make the medical diaries of pensioners online so that their problems are resolved at nearest E-mitra kiosk.
The chief minister inaugurated seven development works in Sumerpur worth Rs 25 crore.
Raje also directed the BJP legislator from Sumerpur Assembly constituency to make efforts to develop sports facilities in the area in model schools and school of excellence to encourage sports enthusiasts.
She also directed the officials to submit a report in seven days on purchase of Isabgol and cumin seeds at Sumerpur Mandi to ensure that the farmers do not have to sell their produce in Gujarat.
Jim Taylor, vice chairman of Wellston Trees and Greens, discusses plans for Wellston Park in Warner Robins in this file photo taken last February. Wayne Crenshaw wcrenshaw@macon.com
A multistate manhunt for the suspect in a random killing that Cleveland police say he recorded and posted to Facebook is entering its third day.
Authorities say it's now a nationwide search for 37-year-old Steve Stephens, who's wanted on an aggravated murder charge in the shooting death of a 74-year-old retired man in Cleveland on Sunday.
Videos Stephens shared show him talking about his despair over gambling debts and trouble with his girlfriend.
On Monday evening, Facebook announced that it was launching a review for reporting harmful content following the killing. The company says it disabled Stephen's account within 23 minutes of receiving the first report about the video of the fatal shooting and two hours after receiving any report. Facebook says, "we know we need to do better."
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday appeared to dial back a promise to withdraw US troops from Syria immediately, saying it was important to not allow Iranian influence to grow in the country.
Stating that troops would be coming home soon, Trump nonetheless said that the United States wanted to "leave a strong and lasting footprint?" in the country.
"We don't want to give Iran open season to the Mediterranean," Trump told a joint press conference with his visiting French counterpart Emmanuel Macron.
"We're going to be coming home relatively soon. We finished at least almost our work with respect to ISIS in Syria, ISIS in Iraq, and we have done a job that nobody has been able to do."
"But with that being said, I do want to come home, but I want to come home also with having accomplished what we have to accomplish."
A day after former Michigan State University sports doctor Larry Nassar was sentenced to 40 to 175 years in prison for molesting gymnasts and other athletes, some of his victims appeared on network morning shows Thursday, showing little sympathy for their attacker’s fate.
Sports betting balloons into a R36bn bonanza
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Henson (back) is out for Tuesday's Game 5 against Boston, Nick Friedell of ESPN.com reports.
Henson continues to battle back soreness, keeping him out for a third game in a row. In his stead, Tyler Zeller will likely continue starting at center. He's averaged 3.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.5 blocks, 1.0 steal and 1.0 assist in 15.0 minutes over the past two games. Thon Maker has been a bigger contributor off the pine, averaging 11.0 points, 5.0 blocks and 3.5 rebounds in 27.5 minutes over the past two contests.
If you’re getting ready to trot down the Centerline, the following list of Stages of Panic is a great preparatory cheat sheet. did such a fun job earlier this spring with her article The 7 Stages of Panic When Your Trainer Raises the Fences on Eventing Nation. Here’s a brazen knockoff of her idea from a dressage perspective.
1*. The “No Biggie” Stage.
At first arrival, things seem just peachy. The energy at the showground is a little higher than for a normal schooling day, but it’s fairly quiet and seems like a smallish, easy show.
Rider’s attitude at this point: Whatever. No biggie, you’ve got this.
YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 3, ARMENPRESS. Nearly 100 European scientists and artists have addressed a letter to German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel urging to respond to Turkey’s ongoing military intervention in Syria’s Afrin, Diken reports.
The letter called on the German government and the European Union to do all possible measures to end Turkey’s attacks against Syria.
“Put efforts for the protection on European values, decisive democracy and international rights and human rights”, the letter said.
In January 2018, the Turkish military began an operation in the Kurdish-majority Afrin Canton and the Tel Rifaat Area of Shahba Canton in Northern Syria. Turkey code-named the operation as Operation Olive Branch. Many countries have condemned this action.
Liveblog: Italy v Macedonia
By Football Italia staff
Join us for all the build-up, action and post-match comments from Italy’s World Cup qualifier against Macedonia in Turin.
It kicks off at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT) at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino.
If you are on a mobile device or tablet, then follow the Liveblog HERE.
This is the penultimate game in the group stage ahead of Monday’s trip to Albania and the Azzurri have won every match except for two.
Those were both against Spain, drawing 1-1 and losing 3-0, so it looks almost certain that Italy need to go via the World Cup 2018 play-offs in November.
These sides have only faced off once before, when the Nazionale scraped a 3-2 victory in Skopje thanks to Ciro Immobile’s 92nd-minute goal.
Italy will also be wearing their new kit for the first time, designed by Puma, with the freshly-unveiled FIGC logo.
Gigi Buffon is wearing blue in goal, while the rest of the Azzurri are in white.
Live Blog Italy v Macedonia, World Cup qualifier
SUMMARY County residents are complaining about their senator, who is said to have developed a passion for gambling Residents say the man is a regular patron of a popular city casino, where he stays until late into the night
Is a renowned senator addicted to gambling?
This is the question some residents from his county are asking themselves in hushed tones. ​
Some of his constituents who live in Nairobi say their representative in the Senate is a regular patron of a popular city casino, where he stays until late into the night.
“What example does the senator set for young people when he gambles until wee hours of the morning?” A county resident who was in the same establishment was overheard saying recently.
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The man in question is a veteran politician.
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Hamilton Police are reminding drivers "to put down their mobile devices while they're operating a motor vehicle" after a vehicle driven by a distracted driver collided a police van.
The police officers received minor injuries and the driver of the automobile was unharmed. A 28-year-old man has been charged with careless driving under the Highway Traffic Act.
Police say shortly after 4:30 p.m. on Sunday a Toyota was travelling westbound on Cannon Street approaching Victoria Avenue North and went through a red light colliding with a "fully marked police van."
"Through investigation police learned the driver was distracted by his cellphone at the time of the collision," police say.
Before he was press secretary for President Donald Trump, Sean Spicer had a stint as the Easter Bunny for George W. Bush's White House Easter Egg Roll. At the time, he was assistant U.S. trade representative. When a photo of him in costume resurfaced, Spicer tweeted about 'the good ole days'.
Like sister brand Hyundai, Korean manufacturer Kia has made dramatic leaps forwards in recent times. It still occupies a market position that majors on value but it now has a range of cars that is - mostly - genuinely appealing.
Highlights include the charismatic Soul MPV and the practical Cee'd hatchback/estate, both of which can challenge their European equivalents.
Keen on a Kia? Click here to see all our Kia car reviews.
Speaking of Europe, many Kias are now made in European factories. Despite this, Kia still has a little way to go to match the performance of Hyundai in our survey of readers.
A PROTECTIVE services officer has been charged in relation to an investigation into alleged child pornography offences.
The male Victoria Police PSO, from the Transit Safety Division, was charged on summons with 10 counts of possess child pornography.
He is currently suspended with pay and will appear in Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on December 21.
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The Doha Film Institute Cinema is launching a new thematic series that will present film enthusiasts with an eclectic selection of edge-of-the-seat thrillers. Aptly titled 'Creators of Horror,' the new series will be screened from April 20 to 24, 2017, at the Museum of Islamic Art Auditorium.
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Fairbairn missed an extra-point kick and a field-goal attempt in Sunday's 26-16 loss to the 49ers.
Fairbairn has missed four kicks (three FGA, one XPA) over the last two weeks, including a couple of field-goal tries inside the 50-yard line in last week's loss to the Titans. Head coach Bill O'Brien gave his beleaguered kicker a vote of confidence following the loss to the Titans and will no doubt have to answer questions this week about the former Lou Groza award winner out of UCLA. At this point, replacing the kicker is not going to matter much. The 4-9 Texans are still in the hunt for a postseason berth, but their chances are at less than one percent entering Week 15 against Jacksonville's top-ranked scoring defense (15.5 PPG).
March 31 Mail delivery firm DX Group Plc said it was talks to buy airport services and logistics group John Menzies' distribution division in a cash-and-stock deal.
DX Group proposed to pay 60 million pounds ($74.8 million) in cash and issue of new ordinary shares representing 80 percent of DX's issued share capital after the deal closes, the companies said in a statement.
The companies said they expected the cash- and debt-free transaction to complete in the summer, but warned that there can be no certainty that a transaction would occur. ($1 = 0.8021 pounds) (Reporting by Rahul B in Bengaluru; Editing by Amrutha Gayathri)
FBL: Albuquerque man is accused of robbing 2 credit unions
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — FBI officials say an Albuquerque man has been arrested for allegedly robbing two credit unions in the city earlier this month.
They say 51-year-old James Patrick Verdream of Albuquerque was arrested last Wednesday by the U.S. Marshals Service.
Verdream was wanted on a federal probation violation charge.
The FBI says Verdream is accused of robbing the Nusenda Credit Union on March 9 and the Rio Grande Credit Union four days later.
Authorities didn't say how much money was taken in either robbery.
It was unclear Monday if Verdream has a lawyer for his case.
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Makadara MP George Aladwa has been arrested.
Mr Aladwa was arrested Friday night from him Buru buru home, minority whip in the National Assembly Junet Mohamed said.
Mr Mohamed who is also the Suna East MP said the Mr Aladwa is currently being held at the Directorate of Criminal Investigation headquarters.
A series of arrests that began after the swearing in of Peoples’ president Raila Odinga on January 30th at Uhuru park. Ruaraka MP TJ Kajwang was the first to be arrested and self-declared National Resistance General Miguna Miguna followed on Friday morning. As several MPs security detail was withdrawn.
Aladwa’s reason for arrest is still unknown.
Minister of Higher Education Nkandu Luo has warned Technical Education, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Training -TEVET- to desist from misusing skills development funds.
Professor Luo says she will not allow TEVET to misappropriate funds meant for the development of human skills in trade training centers.
The Minister says it was shocking for TEVET to ask for approval to use the TEVET skills development funds to host conferences and pay board members sitting allowances.
She explains that government is focused on using the funds to develop human skills in the country.
Professor has LUO advised trade institutions to use the funds to purchase modern equipment.
This Minister said this at a workshop on the utilisation of TEVET funds at Mika Convention Centre.
This is for lovers of paranormal investigation shows. If you have yet to watch Zak Bagea's feature length film Demon House since it opened in cinemas and on VOD last Friday we have a short clip that may entice you to seek it out a little quicker.
In DEMON HOUSE, as mass hysteria breaks out over an alleged demonic possession in an Indiana home, referred to as a “Portal to Hell,” "Ghost Adventures" host and paranormal investigator Zak Bagans buys the house, sight unseen, over the phone. He and his crew then become the next victims of the most documented case of demonic possession in U.S. history...the “house of 200 demons.”
Be sure to read Ernesto Zelaya Miñano's review as well. You will find a link below the clip.
TORONTO — Calvin Pickard made 31 saves and the Toronto Marlies scored four times in the first period before defeating the Laval Rocket 7-1 on Saturday in American Hockey League action.
Rinat Valiev, Trevor Moore, Andreas Johnsson, Ben Smith, Nikita Soshnikov, Colin Greening and Dmytro Timashov supplied the offence for Toronto (34-11-1), which improved to 12-0-1 in its last 13 games. Jeremy Bracco tacked on three assists for the Maple Leafs' AHL affiliate.
Markus Eisenschmid responded in the third period for the Rocket (17-23-7), who had their losing streak extended to four games. Charlie Lindgren stopped 27 shots for the Montreal Canadiens' farm club.
The Marlies scored once on two power plays and Laval was scoreless on two opportunities.
Feds Probe OSI Systems After Short Seller's Bribery Report
Law360, New York (February 2, 2018, 3:25 PM EST) -- The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the U.S. Department of Justice are investigating airport X-ray developer OSI Systems' compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act following a tipoff by a short seller, the company told investors Thursday.
OSI, a California-based security systems developer that makes and markets a range of airport detection equipment for the Transportation Security Administration as well as medical monitoring tools, filed a notice with the SEC disclosing the investigation to investors. Both the DOJ and SEC are conducting an investigation into...
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CHICAGO, April 24 (Reuters) - Caterpillar Inc on Tuesday upgraded the outlook for 2018 profits after the world’s largest heavy-duty equipment maker beat estimates for first-quarter earnings on strong global demand for its equipment.
The Deerfield-‎Illinois based company now expects the full-year profit to range between $9.75 to $10.75 per share compared with $7.75 to $8.75 per share it projected earlier.
For the first quarter, the company reported a net profit of $2.74 per share, above analysts’ consensus forecast of $2.04 per share. (Reporting by Rajesh Kumar Singh Editing by Nick Zieminski)
Authorities in Honduras are accusing five federal lawmakers of diverting public funds to their own use.
Honduras' chief prosecutor and the head of the Organization of American States' anti-corruption mission in the country announced the case Monday.
They say the investigation found that in late 2015 thousands of dollars were transferred from the government to a nonprofit organization for community projects. Prosecutors say the nonprofit immediately cut checks to the five federal deputies and the projects never materialized.
Authorities have asked the Supreme Court to suspend the suspects as deputies and are seeking their arrest.
The case comes as Hondurans continue to await a resolution of the disputed Nov. 26 presidential election, in which both President Juan Orlando Hernandez and main challenger Salvador Nasralla have claimed victory.
Air Force Lt. Col. Humphrey Daniels III has been kicked out of the service and sentenced to three years in prison Wednesday after pleading guilty to rape.
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NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. (WHDH) – Several venomous spiders and scorpions were found Friday afternoon in a bathroom at a Petco on Waverly Road in North Andover.
Police said a customer made the discovery and notified store employees just before 3 p.m. Environmental police officers responded to the store and found “several containers” with spiders and scorpions inside. The containers were labeled “venomous.”
Police said the boxes contained five Asian forest scorpions, one Brazilian scorpion, and four six-eyed sand spiders. The scorpions and spiders are not sold at the pet store and police are investigating how they got there.
The scorpions and spiders did not get loose and were seized and taken to an exotic animal refuge.
The incident is under investigation.
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The Times-Standard talked to Humboldt County residents asking about their favorite summer vacation memories. Here’s what five locals had to say.
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Fifty-thousand unionized Las Vegas casino workers whose contracts will expire at the end of the month are set to vote on whether to go on strike.
The Culinary Union on Wednesday said it will hold a strike vote May 22 at a university arena.
The workers' existing contracts will expire at midnight May 31. Negotiations for new five-year contracts began in February.
A majority of yes votes would allow the union's negotiators to call for a strike at any time starting June 1.
A strike would empty 34 casino-hotels of cooks, food and cocktail servers, housekeepers and other workers.
Properties operated by MGM Resorts International and Caesars Entertainment would be among those affected by a strike. The companies did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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A standoff in a Colorado Springs neighborhood ends peacefully with the arrest of a suspect.
The man is charged with kidnapping and assault. The standoff started at midnight when police were called to the home for a domestic disturbance.
There was a heavy police presence at Mountainside and Fall River Drive in Colorado Springs for most of the afternoon Friday.
Officers said they have been out in the neighborhood for several hours. A shelter in place order for one block of Mountainside between Fall River and Montarbor was lifted.
Home Searched, Yard Dug Up In 4-Year-Old Missing Woman Case Police are searching a southwest Pueblo home and digging in the backyard as they look for a missing woman from Pueblo. 'Mamma Mia' Actress Shares Theater Experiences Actress from the touring show of "Mamma Mia" shares her theater experience with students at Cherry Creek High School.
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The great Wall Street bitcoin rush will have to wait. Trading volume in the first futures contracts that track the cryptocurrency has leveled off during U.S. daylight hours Monday, with fewer than 100 contracts changing hands in all but one 10-minute …
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THE engineering firm which designed and built a hydro-electric power station at Sonning has won two awards.
Greenford, of Oxford, won a trophy for sustainability and resilience and another for engineering excellence at the Institute of Civil Engineers Awards.
The £700,000 plant, which opened in June, consists of a 25-ton Archimedes screw on the River Thames at the village weir that can generate enough electricity to power about 120 homes in a year.
Ross Brawn says criticism of last weekend’s Monaco grand prix is "naive".
F1 fans but also drivers lashed out after last Sunday’s race in the Principality — Fernando Alonso called it "probably the most boring race in the history of F1".
Brawn, F1’s sporting boss for Liberty Media, agrees that Monaco 2018 "wasn’t action packed, all the more so as the tyres were the key factor".
"But it’s a bit naive to expect lots of duels and passing moves in Monaco," he added.
"It’s such a special race that it should not be judged by the same criteria as the others. Naturally, the opinion of the drivers is welcome and our door is always open.
"However, in Monaco you’d need to reclaim land from the sea to do something (about the circuit) and that’s definitely not up to us," Brawn said.
WASHINGTON U.S. President Donald Trump spoke by phone on Wednesday with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and the two leaders discussed North Korea's launch of a ballistic missile, among other regional issues, the White House said in a statement.
Trump "made clear that the United States will continue to strengthen its ability to deter and defend itself and its allies with the full range of its military capabilities," the statement said.
(Reporting by Eric Beech)
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The European Union's top five economies are warning the United States that its massive tax overhaul could violate some of its international obligations and risks having "a major distortive impact" on trade.
HARPURSVILLE, N.Y. (AP) — The long-awaited offspring of internet sensation April the Giraffe is being described as strong and "very independent."
The owner of Animal Adventure Park in upstate New York says the not-yet-named baby boy was on its feet within an hour after its birth Saturday — and galloping around its mother within three hours.
Jordan Patch says he was so excited that he was shaking when he made the calls to assemble the delivery team.
More than a million online viewers watched April deliver her calf in Harpursville, a rural upstate village about 130 miles (209 kilometers) northwest of New York City.
The zoo began livestreaming from April's enclosure in February.
Patch says April is "recovering perfectly" following the delivery.
BREAKING: Kwankwaso reportedly dumps APC for PDP
Former Governor of Kano State, Rabiu Kwankwaso, Tuesday, reportedly defected from the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, to the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Senator Kwankwaso, it was gathered, defected with 10 Kano State lawmakers. His defection may not be unconnected with his ordeals in the APC. Kwankwaso has been at loggerheads with his successor, […] BREAKING: Kwankwaso reportedly dumps APC for PDP Read Full Story
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NEW DELHI: Commerce Minister Suresh Prabhu today said he is expecting around 20 per cent growth in exports in June.In May, exports recorded over 20 per cent growth and it looks like June will also be the same, he said.The minister was addressing exporters on preparing strategy to add 100 billion dollar to India's exports.The official figures for June will be released by Commerce Ministry on July 15.Prabhu also said banks should lend exporters as part of priority sector lending so that they do not face credit-related issues.He said the government is providing support to boost exports and India will not be affected by the headwinds at global trade level.Exports grew 20.18 per cent to USD 28.86 billion in May - the highest in six months.The previous high growth of exports was recorded at 30.55 per cent in November 2017.
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No arrests 6 months after giant marijuana farm uprooted
PRENTISS, Miss.- Nearly six months after investigators uprooted what they say is Mississippi's largest-ever outdoor marijuana farm, no one has been arrested.
Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics Director John Dowdy tells WDAM-TV that officials are still seeking the individuals associated with the 6-acre plot in Jefferson Davis County they found in August.
Investigators destroyed more than 20,000 marijuana plants, which they valued at roughly $20 million.
Dowdy says officials recovered evidence from the area, which included an underground bunker, generators, and an irrigation system. Officials say the difficulty was that "nobody was home" at the site. He says the marijuana recovered from the site was high in THC, the substance that gets people high.
Dowdy says investigators have "solid leads" and have identified particular suspects and hope to make arrests "sooner rather than later."
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My statement on the Supreme Court @BCCI verdict. pic.twitter.com/cXvEx6eIU4 — Anurag Thakur (@ianuragthakur) January 2, 2017
Anurag Thakur, who was axed as the Board of Control for Cricket in Indian chief by the Supreme Court on Monday, took to social media to send out a parting shot.
The two-minute video started with Thakur praising the BCCI as the “world’s best managed sports organisation”. Thakur hailed India’s talent pool too, stating that the country produces more quality players than anywhere else.
Thakur concluded with what sounded like a cheeky dig at the apex court. The 41-year-old said, “If the Supreme Court thinks it will do well under retired judges, I wish them all the best.”
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Malian musical duo Amadou & Marion delivered another impeccable performance on MBE recently, not surprising for these internationally loved artists. We offer a song that is mainly sung in Bambara, the dominant language of Mali,"Bofou Safou," which translates to someone who lives and dies for nothing.
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Chippewa Falls (WQOW) -- A Chippewa Falls man faces charges of second degree sexual assault, stemming from an incident in February.
According to the criminal complaint, the victim told police that Hase was upset that she turned down his sexual advances. She said he then forced her to perform oral sex on him.
When interviewed by police, Hase said the sex was consensual.
Hase returns to court March 20. If convicted he faces up to 40 years in prison or a $100,000 fine.
Great Yarmouth Town FC allegedly banned from using drone to film matches by Football Association
Action from the Thurlow Nunn Premier Division match, Great Yarmouth Town (yellow/black) V Ely City. Hadyn Davis for Yarmouth. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY Archant
The Football Association has allegedly banned Great Yarmouth Town FC from using a drone to film its games.
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In a Twitter post, the club said the aerial footage was used for match analysis. But it claimed that further use of the drone had now been banned by the FA.
The club said it had a full Civil Aviation Authority certification and liability insurance to use the machine.
A post on Twitter by the club, which plays in the Eastern Counties League Premier Division, said: “Recent aerial footage used for analysis & filmed by @skyvertical by drone. Further use has been banned by the FA. Useful while we had it!”
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OTTAWA — Canada has quietly paid another $54 million toward the development of the F-35 stealth fighter, bringing its total investment in the controversial project to roughly half a billion dollars over the last 20 years.
The government is consulting with fighter-jet builders, including U.S. aerospace giant Boeing, before launching a formal competition early next year to decide on a replacement for the air force's aging CF-18s.
Boeing remains on the fence about whether its Super Hornet will participate in the competition because of enduring questions about how the government will run it.
One concern is a new provision the government announced last year that aims to make it more difficult for companies that are deemed to be hurting the Canadian economy to win defence contracts.
LEIPZIG, Germany (AP) - Bundesliga runner-up Leipzig has signed Portuguese winger Bruma from Turkish side Galatasaray.
Leipzig says the 22-year-old Bruma, whose full name is Armindo Tue Na Bangna, is getting a five-year deal to June 2022.
Leipzig sporting director Ralf Rangnick says, "Bruma fits perfectly in our game with his footballing and physical capabilities. He is quick, strong technically and he has an attacking mindset."
Bruma scored 15 goals and set up 20 more in 84 competitive games for Galatasaray.
Leipzig signed French defender Ibrahima Konate from Sochaux on Monday, and German forward Nils Quaschner from Bochum in May. Swiss goalkeeper Yvon Mvogo has also been signed from Young Boys Bern.
At midnight on Tuesday, a man looked down at the traffic from an overpass on Interstate 696 in northern Detroit and considered the fall, police said.
From the photos, it looked like a drop of more than seven metres. By the time the first officers got to the Coolidge Highway bridge - about 1am, Fox 2 reported - the man was still there, deciding which way to go.
Police blocked off the lanes under the bridge, and negotiators started to talk to the man. They urged him to walk off the bridge and continue his life.
Below, the highway was closed in both directions, Fox 2 reported.
There was nothing unusual about any of this. It's routine to shut down roads when someone threatens to jump.
Rindge resident Bill Corey is currently competing in the National Senior Games in Birmingham, Alabama in singles and doubles racquetball. Rindge resident Bill Corey is currently competing in the National Senior Games in Birmingham, Alabama in singles and doubles racquetball.
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Bethesda Academy has a newly-renovated pavilion for both students and guests.
The academy held the ribbon cutting for the pavilion Monday morning. It will be used for school functions as well as for guests who want to rent the space out for events. A local volunteer group, the Bethesda Barnbuilders, doubled the size of the pavilion and even included a screened-in area.
"It means a great deal to us," said Dr. Michael Hughes, President of Bethesda Academy. "First of all, it provides a place for our boys, our students, our faculty to have a place to get together to do oyster roasts and barbecues, We have a Homecoming pep rally here. It kind of gives us an outside community focus."
The Barnbuilders built the picnic pavilion back in 2000 and have been continuing to expand and improve it since. They've met at Bethesda Academy every Monday since 1998, and work on various projects at the school each Monday.
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A 37-year-old was robbed at gunpoint after picking up a man in the French Quarter Sunday night (Dec. 10), according to New Orleans Police.
The victim described the man as an acquaintance and told police he picked him up in the 800 block of Iberville Street about 8:50 p.m., the preliminary police report states.
After getting into the victim's car, the man pulled out a semi-automatic weapon and demanded his money.
When the victim complied, the man got out of the car and fled with the victim's cash, the report states.
As of Monday morning, no arrests have been made in connection to this incident, according to NOPD spokesman Gary Scheets.
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota’s Senate has signed off on $10 million in emergency funding to fix the state’s troubled new driver’s registration system.
The Senate approved a bill Monday to fund repairs to the new platform known as MNLARS on a 47-20 vote. It also includes some new oversight measures like a legislative commission that Republicans deemed essential to ensuring the system is fixed.
It comes more than two weeks after the state started sending out layoff notices to information technology contractors working on MNLARS. And there’s no promise of a speedy resolution with the House, which has laid out a drastically different plan to fund the fixes.
Sen. Scott Newman chairs the Senate’s Transportation Committee. Newman says he’s confident the two sides can come to a quick agreement.
Jackie Page is only a college sophomore attending the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, but she's already building an impressive resume.
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The US president has treated his French counterpart to a colourful welcome at the White House. As the two leaders stood for a photo-op, Donald Trump said he and Emmanuel Macron had 'a very special relationship' before brushing away what he said was a 'little piece' of dandruff from Macron's jacket to 'make him perfect'. While the French president has tried to develop a close relationship with Trump since taking office last May, he has so far seen few tangible results on issues from Iran to climate politics.
William Carey and Mississippi College open the doubleheader at MGM Park beginning at 1:00 p.m. At 6:35 p.m. the Mississippi State Bulldogs will attempt to end a five game losing streak to Southeastern Louisiana.
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Claire’s, the mall chain that has pierced the ears of millions of teens, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
The company said Monday its stores will remain open as it restructures its debt.
It’s just the latest retailer to seek bankruptcy protection, close stores or go out of business entirely. Toys R Us announced last week that it would close or sell all its stores after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last year.
Claire’s said Monday it is “confident” it will emerge from bankruptcy protection in September, having reduced its debt by nearly $2 billion. It said it can compete with the shift to online shopping, arguing that its “iconic ear piercing services are unmatched and cannot be replicated online.”
Claire’s, based in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, said it has pierced more than 100 million ears since it began offering the service 40 years ago. The company was founded in the 1960s.
Mr. Jerry Fowler died Saturday, December 24, 2016, at his home in Lake View after an illness.
A graveside service will be Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at 2:00 pm at Bermuda Cemetery of Dillon. The family will receive friends Monday, December 26, 2016 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Cooke Funeral Home of Lake View.
Mr. Fowler was born in Mullins, the son of Mrs. Carolyn Miller Fowler and the late Mr. Willie Bryce Fowler. He was a veteran of the US Navy and a member of Trinity Holiness Church in Gaddy’s Mill.
Mr. Fowler is survived by his mother, Carolyn Fowler; step-father, Joe Bailey; son, Gary Fowler (Corey); daughter, Jeri Andrews; brother, Josh Fowler; grandson, Drew Andrews; and granddaughter, Adelyn Fowler.
He was preceded in death by his father, Willie Boyce Fowler and brother, Terry Fowler.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, P.O. Box 1000 Dept. 142 Memphis, TN 38148-0142
× On the Road 02/03/2018: Chef Jimmy Bannos, Kevin Harvick, Rutledge Wood and much more…
Today on the show Dane Neal talks to Dr. Kris Tohtz about her practice “Serenity Family Wellness” and how to get better sleep, Jimmy Bannos from Chicago famous restaurant “Heaven on Seven” talks about their Mardi Gras menu, Rutledge Wood and Chef Carl Ruiz call in from the Super Bowl, Chef Marcus Ford tells us about his Valentine’s Day pop-up dinner and Amanda Puck from Marianos gives us tips on how to create the ultimate game day spread.
The helicopter pilot who was taken hostage in the escape of one of France's most notorious criminals said the convict's accomplices beat and threatened him during his kidnapping.
Stephane Buy told RTL radio yesterday that two men at a flying club near Paris on Monday"forced me (to take off) and warned me my family was in danger."
First, they made him touch down in a field so others on the breakout team could get onboard. At that point, the engine of the helicopter from the 1960s didn't restart.
Buy said the men hit him on the head and he briefly fell unconscious.
After several attempts, the engine restarted and they headed to Reau Prison to hustle Redoine Faid to freedom.
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Phoebe Robinson of “2 Dope Queens” says Sarah Jessica Parker kissed her feet when she appeared on her new show.
“My interaction with her was great . . . She kneeled down and kissed my shoes,” Robinson told Page Six at the launch of their HBO comedy special.
Robinson and Jessica Williams — who began the show as a podcast before it was picked up by HBO — said they do keep some things off-limits.
“We are both in relationships, so we try to be respectful of our . . . baes,” says Williams. Robinson added, “I don’t talk about my boyfriend’s parents, and his code name is ‘British Bake Off’ — he is white and from Britain, he works in music.”
They also agree on whom they wouldn’t have on the show. “Omarosa is not invited, just simply no,” Williams said.
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — House lawmakers are beginning their debate over a plan to reauthorize New Hampshire’s expanded Medicaid program.
The current program has put about 50,000 low-income residents on private insurance plans, but it will expire later this year if lawmakers don’t reauthorize it.
The Senate earlier this month voted in favor of a bill to continue the program for five years but change its structure to a managed care model. The plan also would impose new work requirements on enrollees and use 5 percent of liquor revenues to cover the state’s cost as federal funding decreases.
The House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Committee is holding a public hearing on the bill Tuesday.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Little Rock matched its homicide total from all of last year when the body of a man was found near a highway hours after shots were reported nearby.
A passerby reported Monday there was a body just off a frontage road near Interstate 30. Police spokesman Lt. Steve McClanahan said shots were reported from a spot three blocks away overnight.
McClanahan said a cause of death wasn't known.
The city's 42nd homicide puts Little Rock on a pace to approach an annual total not seen since the city's gang wars of the early 1990s. Justice Department figures show 68 deaths in 1993 attributed to murder or manslaughter. McClanahan said other killings, such as justifiable homicide, pushed the total to 78 that year.
Normally you don’t see defensive linemen playing special teams. Takkarist McKinley is no ordinary talent, though.
According to a report by Vaughn McClure at ESPN, Atlanta Falcons coach Dan Quinn wants to try using his 2017 first-round pick on special teams at some point. McKinley played guard on punt returns during Sunday’s training camp practice and may continue to do so:
We’re going to try him in all, and then figure it out. . . With that kind of speed, there can be some role you can do. Maybe it’s holding up on punt return, or it’s covering on punts. He doesn’t have experience at it, but it’s still football.
Fascinating.
Quinn’s willingness to try McKinley out on special teams speaks to his creative mind as a coach and McKinley’s special athletic ability.
The Falcons will suit up against the Pittsburgh Steelers Sunday afternoon for their second preseason game. It is not clear if we will get to see McKinley on the field at this time.
Days after the white nationalist rally held in support of a statue of Robert E. Lee in Charlottesville ended in a violent attack on counter-protestors, protestors in Durham, North Carolina toppled a confederate statue:
The statue was erected in front of Durham's old courthouse nearly 6 decades after the end of the Civil War, and is engraved with "The Confederate States of America" and "In Memory Of 'The Boys Who Wore The Gray'."
In the aftermath of Charlottesville, politicians in Kentucky, Maryland and elsewhere have started to call for confederate statues to be removed quickly.
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A friend of mine told me recently, “Coachella isn’t just about the music because the people-watching is half the fun.” I guess… a bunch of hot people from LA walking around can be kind of interesting- like having a layover in a super attractive airport, right?
Until I found out she paid $2,000 to hang out where the VIP bar is and I had a super saiyan freakout. Dragon Ball Z reference aside, Coachella is Comic-Con for basic bebe’s.
Anywhoppers, here are some snaps of some celebs who are definitely NOT getting twizztedd on shrooms, rolling in the mud, and having chaffed sex in a tent at Coachella…
A flash-flood watch was extended into the late evening on July 4 in Houston, Texas, and its surrounding communities. Houston Police urged residents not to go out on the roadways as they responded to more than 120 calls for stranded motorists. A “Freedom Over Texas” event scheduled to take place at Eleanor Tinsley Park as part of the city’s Fourth of July festivities was canceled due to the inclement weather. Credit: Shelby Hansen via Storyful
Dr. Jan Pol, his partner Charles, the calm Dr. Brenda and staff at Pol Veterinary deal with the medical drama of practicing vet medicine in rural Michigan.
EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - MAY 11: Rachel Horsman holds a rose - for the photographer - above a new installation by Paisley born Turner prize nominee, Anya Gallaccio, at her new installation Red on Green, an installation of 10,000 red roses laid upon the gallery floor, at Jupiter Artland on May 11, 2012 in Edinburgh, Scotland The new work by the Paisley born artist, accompanied by Andy Goldsworthy installation the Coppice Room, opens the fourth season at Jupiter Artland. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)
A: Your lamps appear to be German porcelain figurines fitted as lamps. While we can't see the bases, they appear to be circa 1950, and in the manner of Dresden, Germany, porcelain factories, perhaps the Scheibe-Alsbach Porcelain Factory of Thuringia, Germany. The factory originated in 1835 and over the years was sold and reorganized several times, until it was completely nationalized in 1972. By 1990, when it was sold to private investors, the lack of modernization and years of mismanagement had taken its toll and the new owners gutted the factory and sold the land to the Thuringian state. At auction, you might see a sale price of $120-$180 for the pair. A retail shop might ask $250-$300 or more if the shades are in excellent condition and the porcelain undamaged.
President Donald Trump played with the pronunciation of Puerto Rico as he saluted Hispanic Heritage Month at the White House.Trump drew out the name in an accented fashion three times - "Pueeeeerto Rico" - telling the crowd, "We love Pueeeeerto Rico." Then he said it without any accent: "And we also love Puerto Rico," prompting a laugh from the crowd.Trump said his administration is working hard to help Puerto Ricans recover from Hurricane Maria.Trump has rankled many Hispanics with his tough immigration policies. At the White House event Friday, the president praised the contributions of Hispanics, including those working in his administration and serving in the military.
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A 17-hour uprising at a prison in Brazil claimed the lives of at least 60 people over the weekend, state-run media reported Monday.
The revolt started Sunday afternoon as part of a rivalry between two criminal organizations at the Anísio Jobim Prison Complex in the city of Manaus, Agencia Brasil reported, citing the country’s Public Safety Secretary Sergio Fontes.
Among the hostages were 74 prisoners and an unknown number of prison guards, Fontes said. Bodies were thrown over the wall of the complex, and at least six people were decapitated, the news agency reported.
Authorities said they did not know how many prisoners might have escaped.
Developing story – more to come
On Tuesday, the teachers of the Soufriere Comprehensive Secondary School were in for a treat.
Annually, the first week of October is observed as teachers appreciation week, and the students at the learning institution paid homage to the faculty on the eve of world teachers day.
Men Hold 82% of Tech Jobs at Uber
Bloomberg's Eric Newcomer reports on Uber's increase of women working at its company by 2.5%, despite having a new CEO in place for months. Newcomer speaks with Emily Chang on "Bloomberg Technology." (Source: Bloomberg)
Rivera (undisclosed) didn't practice Monday, John Oehser of the Jaguars' official site reports.
Rivera, who sat out last Thursday's preseason opener, is dealing with an undisclosed injury. Since the details of his situation remain guarded, it's hard to say when he'll be back in action.
SAN JOSE (KPIX 5) – A Southwest passenger breaking an FAA regulation Wednesday afternoon may have led to an emergency landing at Mineta San Jose International Airport, according to authorities.
The Southwest flight out of SFO diverted to Mineta after reports of a fire onboard.
Airport officials said Southwest Flight 1250 from San Francisco to LAX made a U-turn over King City and flew to San Jose over concerns about a possible fire. The flight landed safely at 4:10 p.m.
The plane taxied to a gate without incident.
The San Jose Fire Department later confirmed the entire incident may have been caused by a passenger who was allegedly smoking in the lavatory.
The smoke in the bathroom may have sent smoke into the cabin, leading to the fire worries.
Smoking on an airplane is — of course — illegal and could lead to criminal charges. Southwest later confirmed the customer in question was turned over to local authorities.
No one was injured and no flights were delayed at the airport because of the emergency.
'Here we go again': Auburn coach Bruce Pearl after 114-95 loss to No. 13 Florida. Matthew Stevens
“In case no one told you today…you’re beautiful. You’re needed. You’re alive for a reason. You’re stronger than you think. You’re gonna get through this. Don’t ever give up. I love you.”
Pick one of the above that you really need to hear today. Or pick one that you wish someone special would tell you. (Who’s that someone?) Or perhaps, choose one for someone else.
Why is it so much easier to say, even in jest, “Dude, you’re such a loser!” Or, “Don’t be such an idiot!” As an adult, when said in jest, we might handle it fine.
But what if it’s originally from a wounding, abusive childhood, and the echoes still feel raw? Not so easy. Or maybe it’s the words that we most fear, that we’re already telling ourselves.
Consider this: Every chance you get, verbalize the beautiful. Compliment someone. Hug someone. And be part of creating a world that keeps the good stuff going.
Kevin Durant and Russell Westbook played together for eight seasons at Oklahoma City
Durant’s relationship with Westbrook spent years under the microscope while both shared the spotlight in OKC and many suspected his frustration at playing alongside Russ for so long was one of his main motivations for leaving the club in the summer of 2016.
The pair have repeatedly denied there was ever a problem between them during their eight seasons together and played down any suggestions of ill-will at Durant’s decision to leave.
In all but words however, the breakdown in Westbrook’s relationship with Durant has been made glaringly obvious over the past 18 months.
And the plot thickened this week as Durant was caught out by his Instagram followers liking a comment appearing to blame Westbrook for the Thunder’s failure to secure a title during their time together.
Messi? Ronaldo? Salah is world´s best player – Gerrard
Liverpool star Mohamed Salah is the best player in the world right now, according to club great Steven Gerrard.
Salah produced yet another irresistible display to guide Jurgen Klopp's side to a 5-2 win over Roma in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final on Tuesday.
The Egypt international scored a first-half brace and set up goals for Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino after the interval at Anfield.
Gerrard believes Salah, who has netted 43 goals this season, is currently better than Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
"He's in the form of his life," he said on BT Sport.
"It's difficult to compare him to your Ronaldos and Messis because they've done it for so long and they've been consistent year in, year out.
"But without a shadow of a doubt he's the best player on the planet right now."
A late lapse saw Liverpool concede two goals, leaving Roma with hope heading into next week's second leg.
VICTORIA – The Central High School Golf team had a strong regular season this year and finished with a 17-7 record. The group continued their momentum from the regular season into the Regional Tournament and finished as the Region B Champions.
The team shot a 344 overall and beat out Stonewall Jackson for second place. Also participating in the event was William Campbell, Riverheads and Altavista.
The Chargers were led by Cole Williams who shot an 84, Cary Parrish (86), Joseph McDaniel (86), Noah Dunbar (88) and Thomas McDaniel (90). The Chargers were without Mason Elliott who was injured prior to the event and was a contributor to the strong regular season.
CHS Coach Richard McDaniel was named Coach of Year while each golfer medaled.
The team will play in the VHSL 1A state tournament Monday and Tuesday at Heritage Oaks Golf Course in Harrisonburg.
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One of the best players on the Golden State Warriors will miss Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers. (Source AP Images)
One of the best players on the Golden State Warriors will miss Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Andre Iguodala has been ruled out for the game.
Iguodala ruled OUT for Gm 1 — Tony Zarrella (@TonyZ19) May 30, 2018
This will hurt the Warriors as Iguodala is Golden State's best defensive match up against LeBron James.
Iggy was the NBA Finals MVP in 2015.
Game 1 is in Golden State and is schedule to start at 9 p.m. on Thursday.
The first two games of the series will be played on the Warriors home court.
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Richard Bailey from South Shields Football Club is named the BBC Get Inspired Unsung Hero for the North East.
The 84-year-old has been part of the FA Vase holders' history since 1945.
From putting the corner flags out to manning the gate or sweeping the changing rooms, Richard "takes the pressure off" others by "doing the little things".
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Charles Oakley’s misdemeanor assault charges—for his part in a scuffle at Madison Square Garden last season—were dismissed by a Manhattan judge on Friday.
As part of a plea deal, Oakley still can’t enter MSG for another six months.
The criminal case stemming from Charles Oakley's run-in with MSG security has been sealed and dismissed because Oakley has complied with his agreement. More here: https://t.co/EkynWpedXx — Ian Begley (@IanBegley) February 2, 2018
From ESPN’s Ian Begley:
The criminal case stemming from Charles Oakley’s run-in with Madison Square Garden security last February has been dismissed and sealed, according to a public information official. […] In August, Oakley agreed to a deal — an adjournment in contemplation of dismissal — to have criminal charges dropped and expunged from his record if he adhered to the agreement.
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) – Police say they caught a man before he could rob a Springfield house.
Officers say they arrested Charles Whiteside, 52, on Wednesday night. They say a caller reported a prowler in the 1900 block of North 23rd Street, then told police they heard someone at their rear window move to get into a white car and drive away. Police caught up to that car and made the arrest.
Police say they searched the car and found burglary tools. Whiteside is charged with possession of those tools, attempted residential burglary, obstructing justice and driving with a revoked license.
Whiteside is in custody in Sangamon County.
Police want anyone with information to call Springfield police at (217)788-8311 or Crime Stoppers at (217)788-8427.
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I'm at the point as a Designer where I've already spent a bunch of time designing (and deving) a project, in this case a new website for my agency, [Spacetime](http://heyspacetime.com/]. I was going one direction and trying to keep it simple but experiment a little bit. Then, like a typical designer, this weekend I whipped up a new competing concept (Option 2).
What should I do? Publish Option 1 as was my goal for April? Or explore Option 2 and hold off on publishing?
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A major new study recently revealed that pasta can actually help you lose weight, signalling the beginning of the end for 'carbphobia'. And this week, researchers announced that diets high in protein and fat, such as the Atkins diet, may even cause heart failure and raise the risk of fatal heart disease.
The scientists behind the new study, published in the journal Circulation, said dieters are wrong to assume an abundance of protein and an absence of carbohydrates...
Cook County Health & Hospitals System, which handles more than 1 million patient visits in the Chicago area every year, has seen a significant financial boost from the Affordable Care Act. The federal law - whose future is up in the air - expanded the Medicaid program for the poor, giving most of the system's patients coverage for the first time in its 180-year history.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Boo!
Halloween is just around the corner and the city has plenty of scary-themed fun to partake in.
At Fear PDX Haunted House, prepare yourself for a spooky time full of clowns and zombies. The haunted house runs Wednesday – Sunday.
A disclaimer warns that anyone with high blood pressure, heart, back or neck problems, extreme phobias, or any other medical or physical conditions that could be aggravated by a high thrill adventure should not participate.
State-run Tv gave us an unusual one-two punch yesterday, First Trey Gowdy and then Andrew Napolitano called out Trump for misrepresenting lying about the FBI's role in investigating alleged actual Russian ties to Trump's campaign. Martha McCallum looked understandably perplexed.
One wonders what their viewers think when they hear such things, completely contrary to the sort of bullshit Hannity, Carlson, and Ingraham spew every night in primetime.
Napolitano continued the trope about Trump not knowing anything about it, and it all being an innocent mistake inviting Russian involvement into their campaign, but hey, these things happen.
No they don't. Or at least they didn't. before Trump came along.
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LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — A linesman found himself in a tough spot when he needed to award an offside in the Champions League game between Liverpool and Roma on Tuesday.
He didn't have a flag to wave.
The German official's flag had fallen apart moments earlier and its replacement was unusable, too. So when Liverpool striker Roberto Firmino was played through on goal in the fifth minute, the linesman had to run down the touchline with a flag in one hand and a bare pole in the other.
He eventually brandished his flagpole, though it wasn't easy to see.
He was given a working flag moments later.
SACRAMENTO — Investigators say the large fire that seriously damaged an auto repair business Sunday in Midtown Sacramento was electrical and accidental.
No one was reported injured by the fire. A number of vehicles, tires and plastic and rubber materials, along with gasoline, helped fuel the flames.
The fire did not spread to any neighboring buildings.
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Grenade-shaped ecstasy tablets cut with bleach have been sold to children, police have said.
Cambridgeshire Police said officers carried out raids after receiving information suggesting the drugs, in the shape of mini-grenades, were being offered in the local community.
Three men aged 26, 30, and 36, and a woman, 30, all from Wisbech, were arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs.
They are being held at King's Lynn.
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NEW YORK (AP)  The leader of a Caribbean-to-New York cocaine ring that included a U.S. postal worker has been sentenced to 20 years in prison.
U.S. Attorney Richard P. Donoghue says Luis Bello's operation distributed more than 1,000 kilograms of cocaine from 2011 to 2013.
Drugs obtained in the Dominican Republic were shipped through Puerto Rico to New York.
A Bronx mail carrier intercepted packages made out to addresses on his route, then delivered them to drug-ring members. The group also used post office boxes in New York and New Jersey.
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Prosecutors say at least $620,000 in cash exchanged hands. Drug proceeds were smuggled back to the Caribbean in soap bottles and the pockets of jeans packed in luggage.
Nine other defendants have pleaded guilty. The mail carrier was sentenced in October.
CHICAGO -- The Baltimore Orioles have placed slugging first baseman Chris Davis on the 10-day disabled list because of a strained right oblique.
The Orioles announced the move before Wednesday's game against the Chicago White Sox.
The Orioles' slugging first baseman, Chris Davis, is going on the 10-day disabled list with a strained oblique. Davis strained his left oblique early in 2014 and the injury lingered all season. G Fiume/Getty Images
Davis left Monday's loss to Chicago after hitting a fly to right with the bases loaded in the third inning. He is batting .226 with 14 homers and 26 RBI.
The Orioles also selected infielder David Washington's contract from Triple-A Norfolk and transferred outfielder Anthony Santander from the 10-day to the 60-day DL because of a strained right forearm.
Sectional semi-finals for girls high school basketball is set to get under way Friday.
It will be a very busy night as 12 semi-final games will be decided in the Tri-State.
In the first 4-A game of the night from Central High School, the undefeated Castle Lady Knights will face the Harrison Lady Warriors. Following the first game, its North taking on Central.
The winners from those games will play for the sectional championship.
Now in the 3-A games from Mt. Vernon, the first contest of the night will be Memorial against Bosse. These two saw one another back in early December with the Tigers coming out victorious.
Memorial is very young with four freshman and four sophomores, but they have grown a ton this season and have strong leaders in their older players to look up to.
Tip between Memorial and Bosse is slated for 7:30 p.m.
Catch all the action on Hoops Live, streaming right at 10:35 p.m.
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VANCOUVER — A free Feb. 24 public event at Clark College will focus on how workplaces have changed, and will continue to, with a new generation of workers.
“Millennials in the Workforce” will be a two-hour event where Scott Sadler discusses the ways companies can get the most out of their young employees. Millennials comprise 27 percent of workers, according to the press release.
“Today’s young graduates enter their working life with expectations and conceptual ideas that are very different than their predecessors,” reads the event announcement from the school.
“The millennial generation can utilize technological savvy and teamwork skills to bring tremendous value to any organization, if employers know how to harness their energy and talent,” it said.
The event will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Gaiser Student Center at Clark College, 1933 Fort Vancouver Way. For more information, contact Nichola Farron at nfarron@clark.edu or Francois Wevers at fwevers@clark.edu.
New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday decided to revoke the ban on the Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) provided former IPL czar Lalit Modi stays away from its functioning.
"Yes, the ban on the RCA has been lifted but with certain conditions," BCCI acting President C.K. Khanna told shortly after the board's Special General Meeting here on Monday.
The RCA was suspended by the Indian cricket board in May 2014 when ex-Indian Premier League (IPL) Commissioner Modi was re-elected its president.
Since its suspension in 2014, RCA's cricket affairs are being looked after by the BCCI.
The RCA filed a suit against its suspension by the BCCI, to which the board had asked the association to withdraw all pending cases and not to involve the cricket board in any case.
The Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators (CoA) already dissolved the ad-hoc committee that was constituted to run the affairs in Rajasthan cricket, paving the way for the ban to go.
Three men were killed when the vehicle they were in rolled off the M13 in Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal, on Monday, ER24 paramedics said.
When paramedics arrived on the scene they found the vehicle lying on top of a roadside barrier.
“Upon closer inspection, paramedics found the bodies of three men lying around the vehicle. Paramedics assessed the men and found that all three had sustained numerous fatal injuries. Unfortunately, nothing more could be done for them and they were declared dead.”
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U.S. stocks slumped Friday, and the market suffered its worst week in two years, as fears of inflation and disappointing quarterly results from technology and energy giants spooked investors. The Dow Jones industrial average dropped by more than 650 points.
Bond yields rose and contributed to the stock market swoon after the government reported that wages grew last month at the fastest pace in eight years. The Dow had its worst decline since June 2016, while the broader Standard & Poor’s 500 index had its biggest one-day percentage drop since September 2016.
“We’ve enjoyed low interest rates for so long, we’re having to deal with a little bit higher rates now, so the market is trying to figure out what that could mean for inflation,” said Darrell Cronk, head of the Wells Fargo Investment Institute.
Memphis quarterback Riley Ferguson throws during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Connecticut, Friday, Oct. 6, 2017, in East Hartford, Conn. Jessica Hill AP Photo
A ladder truck hovers above a financial office at Thornapple Plaza on Valparaisoa s southwest side Tuesday afternoon after officials said a fire that appeared to start at Colonial Cleaners forced the evacuation of more than half a dozen businesses. A ladder truck hovers above a financial office at Thornapple Plaza on Valparaisoa s southwest side Tuesday afternoon after officials said a fire that appeared to start at Colonial Cleaners forced the evacuation of more than half a dozen businesses.
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A DRIVER has been allegedly clocked at nearly 120pm on the motorway.
The driver was spotted by officers in an unmarked car.
Officers in the unmarked roads policing vehicle recorded the driver westbound at junction 9 for Whiteley on the M27.
In a message on Twitter the force said: 'Off to court they go.'
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I was a Catholic teacher of Transcendental Meditiation. I did a teacher's training course in Thailand and practised the TM Sidhi Advanced program.
Transcendenal Meditation(TM) takes you on to levels which are not Catholic. It also opens you to different entities. One of the mantras is associated with Satanism.This is confirmed in research conducted on Freemasonry by Fr.Paolo Siano F.I , of the Fransciscans of the Immaculate.
St.Teresa of Avila said that in contemplation do not lose the image …
WE CAN HOPE: Women From All 50 States Travel to DC to Speak to Lawmakers About Gun Rights.
Al, Amy, and Matt, owners of Allegheny City Brewing, stopped by The Backyard to share with yinz guys the story of how their brewery came to be. They also brought with them a sample of their hugely popular NEIPA “Beer Named Woo.”
Since we had brewers in the studio, we had to ask them about extending the shelf-life of NEIPAs with this wild theory…
Storing the cans upside down?? Seems odd, doesn’t it? But does it work?
“I can’t say that that would make a difference,” Al said. “A sealed can wouldn’t seem to make sense to store upside down.”
Here’s why:
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Chris: I wish demographic and geographic statistics came along with posts. I'd really like to see the level of education and geographic location for those that ardently defend Trump. So far, we know it's the middle aged, uneducated white male. Unreal how stupid Trump supporters are.
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Operation Fuel recently received the following donations from several Fairfield County Foundations for its energy assistance programs:
The Carl Marks Foundation Inc., of Wilton, has donated $6,000.
The Community Fund of Darien has awarded a grant of $2,500 to be used for energy assistance for residents of Darien, Stamford, and Norwalk.
The Elizabeth Raymond Ambler Trust, of Wilton, has awarded a grant of $2,500 for residents of Wilton, Westport, Norwalk and Weston.
Te Claire L. Helsing Foundation, of Stamford, has donated $2,500 for Stamford residents.
Operation Fuel is a statewide nonprofit organization that provides emergency energy assistance year-round to lower-income working families and individuals, the elderly, and disabled individuals who are in financial crisis. Individuals who need energy assistance should call 211.For more information on Operation Fuel or to make a donation, go to www.operationfuel.org.
Witnesses followed a stabbing suspect on a Newport road until police arrived and arrested him on charges including attempted murder.
Police responded to a stabbing report near Highway 101 and 3rd Street at 4 p.m. Sunday.
Investigators said 28-year-old David Anthony Jensen walked up and started “violently plunging a sharp weapon into the victim’s upper body.”
The victim suffered life-threatening injuries and remains in the hospital.
Witnesses followed the suspect at a safe distance, according to police, until Newport officers and Lincoln County deputies arrived and took Jensen into custody.
Jensen was booked into the Lincoln County Jail on charges of attempted murder and first-degree assault.
Detectives said it is unknown why Jensen attacked the victim.
Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact Newport Police Department detectives at 541-574-3348.
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A man flying a drone near the half-marathon finish line in lower Manhattan on Sunday set off a terrorism scare that sent cops scrambling by land, sea and air to...
Running a marathon — or a half-marathon, for that matter — is one of the most physically and mentally challenging endeavors a person can undertake. The weeks of discipline and...
Chris Elliot posted his second straight shutout, turning aside 29 shots as the Oakville Blades blanked the Toronto Jr. Canadiens 3-0 Friday.
Elliot has now gone more than eight periods without allowing a goal, a stretch of 167 minutes and 28 seconds.
Matt Steen first goal in a Blades uniform came against his former team and proved to be the game winner. That goal came at 13:26 of the first and remained the only goal of the game until Callum Jones scored his first Jr. A goal 1:21 into the third.
Jack Ricketts added an insurance marker five minutes later.
Kevin Kisner sets out to try to claim his first major at the PGA Championship on a Quail Hollow course that appears to be set up for scoring in the final round.
COLORADO SPRINGS | An ex-Colorado Springs taekwondo instructor has been sentenced to more than three years in prison after being convicted of molesting a teen and trying to grope another.
The Colorado Springs Gazette reported Tuesday that 45-year-old Glenn Allen Lainfiesta was convicted in March of sexual offenses against the ex-students at Academy of Life and Leadership Taekwondo, where Lainfiesta coached.
The victims testified that Lainfiesta pinned one of them and subjected them to unwanted touching and sexual talk at a 2017 sleepover.
Judge Larry E. Schwartz said he ruled out community-based supervision because Lainfiesta continues to assert his innocence, despite the boys’ convincing testimony.
The academy is owned by Barb Kunkel, an eight-time U.S. National Team member.
USA Taekwondo has been the center of multiple sexual abuse allegations brought by former athletes.
"When people ask me what is different about the Premier League, it is because we have a lot of those [big] games. There are usually five or six contenders to win the Premier League so you have many," Guardiola, who won league titles in Spain and Germany before coming to the EPL, told Sky Sports in November. "The level of the teams is so high."
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A U.S. official says police in Washington will announce charges against 12 Turkish security agents related to violence that happened when Turkey's president visited last month.
The official says seven will be charged with felonies. D.C. police will announce charges against five for misdemeanors.
The official wasn't authorized to speak publicly on the matter ahead of Thursday's announcement and demanded anonymity.
Washington's mayor and police chief have scheduled a news conference to provide an update on arrests.
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Derby County's duo Joe Ledley and Tom Lawrence both start for Wales in their World Cup qualifier against Georgia.
Ledley joined the Rams back in September, and scored on his debut for the club, in their 1-1 draw with Brentford.
The 30-year-old midfielder has 73 caps for his country, and will be in the Wales side to face Georgia this evening.
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Lawrence joined the Rams back in August, and has since made nine appearances for the club.
The 23-year-old currently has eight caps for his country, and started in their last two World Cup qualifying games which included wins over Austria and Moldova.
Wales are currently second in Group D of qualifying, and face tough tests against Georgia and the Republic of Ireland in order to book a place in next summer's finals in Russia.
Chris Coleman's side have never beaten Georgia, but a win would be enough to secure a top-two finish, should the Republic of Ireland fail to beat Moldova.
BRADENTON- A father needs the communities help locating his son who is believed to be in the hands of his ex-wife, the boys biological mother.
Johnny Pierrelouis hasn’t seen 3-year-old Wesley since last year during 4th of July celebrations at a Sarasota YMCA.
His wife at the time now ex-wife, Samantha Pierrelouis was supposed to bring their son home but never did.
Pierrelouis is a sergeant in the active army stationed in South Carolina and according to him he has full custody of their son since April.
If you see Wesley or his mother Samantha call 911 immediately.
We confirmed with the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office and there is a warrant out for her arrest for interference with child custody.
Please share this story and help reunite a father and son.
Ingham County Sheriff's deputies were called to the intersection at South Waverly Road and West Columbia Road, about eight miles west of Mason.
The Grand River flows under West Columbia Road near the intersection, which is just east of the Eaton County line.
Several people were pulling debris from the river when they discovered what they thought may have been a human bone, according to a news release from the sheriff's office.
Deputies responded and found a "strong indication" that additional remains could be submerged. The news release did not indicate a time for the call.
The Capital Area Dive Team responded and found a submerged container with additional human remains.
The Ingham County Sheriff's Office is working with the medical examiner's office to determine the identity of the remains. It is unclear how long the remains have been in the water.
The figures showed an increase in prices of medical equipment, devices and diagnostic products of 4.7 percent during the first quarter of 2018 as compared to the same period in 2017, which mainly contributed the price hike of the health group.
As for pharmaceutical products, they saw a growth of 3.4 percent during the monitored period with services for out-patient services up by 2.3 percent.
''Prices of hospital, dental and other medical services remained unchanged during the period under review,'' SCAD noted.
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Birmingham’s small Jewish community extended its Southern hospitality to a Team Dallas delegation of 102 athletes and 25 coaches among some 900 participants and 28 delegations in its Maccabi Games last week.
Aside from the athletic competition and socializing, a highlight of the week was JCC Cares. With Tisha B’Av on Tuesday, the Birmingham hosts created a unique program that included a visit to the famed Civil Rights Institute. Athletes and coaches heard from a survivor of the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing. The rest of the week was lighter in nature, with a block party Wednesday evening in Downtown Birmingham that athletes loved and a closing party Thursday night at the Birmingham J.
When it came to medals, Team Dallas fared well with 18 gold, eight silver, eight bronze and eight Middot medals.
Staff were briefly evacuated from the AGA Rangemaster factory in Leamington after a ‘small fire’ broke out this morning (Thursday June 15).
Two fire engines and a fire support vehicle were sent to the scene in Clarence Street at around 8.55am.
A member of staff said there was a small fire on the second floor.
The company’s staff assembled outside, but the fire was quickly contained and staff were sent back in at around 9.20am.
The Reno Police Department says while there were no major incidents in Downtown Reno during New Year's celebrations, several arrests were made. In total, 13 people were arrested, and two were placed in civil protective custody.
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As announced by the Chief Minister in his budget address to Parliament, the Government is pleased to inform the general public that this year’s extraordinary Christmas draw will be Gibraltar’s biggest yet.
Draw No 24 will take place on Tuesday 18th December 2018 at 7:30 pm and will consist of 100,000 tickets priced at £20 per full lottery ticket with a top prize of 1 million pounds.
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SCRANTON -- One of two people accused of neglecting their baby in Lackawanna County is headed to prison.
Gerard Nealon of Scranton was sentenced Thursday to nine months to two years behind bars.
He pleaded guilty last year to child endangerment.
Authorities say Nealon and the child's mother failed to get medical care soon enough for their son who was suffering from severe malnutrition, liver and kidney damage.
CLEVELAND (AP) — Lavone Holland II scored 21 points and Drew McDonald scored 19 and Northern Kentucky beat Cleveland State convincingly 78-61 on Saturday.
Northern Kentucky (17-7, 10-2 Horizon League) raced to a 10-3 lead, the Roadrunners closed to a point with Kenny Carpenter’s back-to-back layup and jump shot, but Mason Faulkner responded with a layup and Tyler Sharpe made consecutive 3-pointers and the Norse’s lead went to 18-9. McDonald made back-to-back jumpers and Faulkner added another 3 and the lead was 14. Faulkner made all five of his 3s and scored all 14 of his points before intermission.
The Norse led 40-26 at the break before Cleveland State (6-19, 3-9) used an 8-4 spurt to close to 53-42 before McDonald’s layup and jumper extended Northern Kentucky’s lead to double digits for good. Tyler Sharpe added 12 points and the Norse shot 30 of 55 (54.5) from the field and 11 of 19 (58) from 3.
Carpenter and Tyree Appleby each scored 13 and Kasheem Thomas, 11 for the Vikings.
Machines in one of the shipping firm’s distribution centers are directly replacing human roles, but there are no pink slips in sight so far.
The news: The New York Times says that as part of a big bet on automation, the firm is using five autonomous “tuggers” to move large, oddly shaped items around a freight depot in North Carolina. They’re small vehicles, usually driven by humans, that pull big baskets on wheels.
What they do: The robotic tugs are akin to autonomous cars, using lasers and cameras to navigate and avoid obstacles. When package handlers have finished loading a driverless tug’s trailer, they hit a button and the vehicle finds its own way across the warehouse.
Jobs, jobs, jobs: Over time, the bots will replace 25 drivers at the facility. But FedEx adds 100 roles per year there and says it’s unlikely there will be net erosion of jobs, because so much of the work requires manual dexterity. The human role could change over time, though, as warehouse robots get better.
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With the news that TV viewers will no longer be able to call in possible rules infractions , we look back at some of the other noteworthy rule changes in golf history.
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British Prime Minister Theresa May will not face any ministerial resignations after a meeting of her senior ministers to resolve differences over leaving the European Union, her environment minister Michael Gove said on Wednesday.
"I don't think so, no," Gove told the BBC in an interview when asked if any ministers will be resigning.
Gove, a prominent campaigner for leaving the European Union during the 2016 referendum, said the prime minister should be allowed to present her case on Friday, and the cabinet will agree a united position.
CHICAGO, April 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Crowe Horwath LLP, a public accounting, consulting and technology firm with offices around the world, was named one of Fortune's 20 Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services for the second time. The list is based on feedback from more than 51,000 survey respondents at Great Place to Work®-Certified companies.
According to Crowe CEO Jim Powers, building a supportive work environment is the key to success. "We know that if we take care of the people who take care of our clients, the firm's success will take care of itself."
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The No. 1 U.S. wireless carrier Verizon Communications Inc has been buying streaming rights from television network owners ahead of a nationwide launch of an online TV service, according to people familiar with the matter.
Verizon plans to sell a package with dozens of channels this year, the sources told Reuters.
The company did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
The telecom giants's move will be aimed at tackling the trend of "cord-cutting" — where customers move away from traditional cable TV to streaming services such as Netflix Inc and Amazon's Prime Video.
Verizon's rival AT&T Inc has an online streaming television service called DirecTV Now, while U.S. satellite TV provider Dish Network Corp in 2015 launched Sling TV, a streaming service.
The news was first reported by Bloomberg.
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The head of Swedish journalist Kim Wall has been found, two months after she disappeared on trip with a Danish submariner, Danish police say.
Her head was found in a bag that also contained two legs, Copenhagen police inspector Jens Moller said. Another bag contained her missing clothes.
Ms Wall's torso was found in the sea off Copenhagen 11 days after she boarded Peter Madsen's submarine on 10 August.
He denies murdering her.
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Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Monday spoke with Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh and stressed that unity and resistance of the “oppressed Palestinian people” and other Muslim nations will lead to the failure of the “U.S.-Zionist plan” to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
Rouhani’s remarks were quoted by the state-owned Iranian network PressTV.
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A suspect wanted on charges of kidnapping and assault was captured in the town of Rush Monday.
Cedrick Lamont Mitchell, 44, was arrested by deputies from the Monroe County Sheriff's office near Route 390 while riding as a passenger in a taxi cab.
Officials said he'd been spotted on the city's west side in recent days. They believe he may also have stayed at a motel in the Town of Gates.
A spokesman for the Sheriff's Office said Mitchell recently came to the Rochester area from Sarasota, Florida, where he was wanted on assault charges.
He was scheduled to be arraigned in Henrietta Town Court Monday on charges of first-degree kidnapping and second-degree assault.
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May 2 Russian Railways (IPO-RZHD.L):
* Says Russian Railways' network loaded 105.3 million tonnes of freight in April, up 3.9 pct versus year ago
* Freight turnover in April increased compared to the same month last year by 8 percent to 205 billion tariff tonne-km
* Freight turnover taking into empty wagon runs during the same period amounted to 261.2 billion tonne-km, up 7.4 pct
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Though a brief 'date announcement' teaser was released last month, Netflix has finally dropped its first full trailer for the highly-anticipated second season of Marvel's Jessica Jones.
There's a lot to unpack in this intrigue-filled trailer, including a new case that requires Jones (Krysten Ritter) to investigate the origin of her own mysterious superpowers.
Trish Walker (Rachael Taylor) is also back, and if this trailer is any indication, the talkback radio host will be embracing her role as Jessica Jones' butt-kicking sidekick, known to comic fans as Hellcat.
As expected, the trailer is filled with fights and explosions, but it's the surprise appearance of an old adversary that will likely leave fans jonesing for more.
Thankfully, we won't have to wait long – Jessica Jones season 2 will arrive on Netflix in its entirety on March 8, 2018. Check out the new trailer below.
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Sherborne, Edward Bramson’s investment vehicle, has acquired a significant interest in Barclays, one of Britain's biggest banks, increasing pressure on management to turn round its recent faltering performance. Hannah Murphy discusses what this means for the bank with the FT’s Martin Arnold and Jonathan Guthrie.
Are you searching for something entirely unique? This wonderfully appointed three bedroom two bath loft-style apartment in a converted warehouse offers the space of the townhouse on one level. Built 22 feet wide by 98 feet deep (1,762 interior square feet) the enormous double living room and separate dining room can be modified to suit your needs to provide additional private space. The country-style kitchen offers Wolf and Bosch appliances and great counter/storage space. A very unique apartment and at just over $700 per square foot, this lovely condo provides very good value. Convenient to the R and T trains stops and near all the neighborhood favorites such as: Roots Cafe, Freddy's and Korzo.
Name: Des Green
Opponent: Michel Prazeres
Odds: +130 (bet $100 to win $130)
The five-fight win streak here is likely why Prazeres comes out as a favorite. However, the resume isn’t exactly something to write home about. The five wins come against Valmir Lazaro, JC Cottrell, Gilbert Burns, Josh Burkman and Mads Burnell. Furthermore, twice he’s missed weight in those fights.
The last time Prazeres fought a guy with significant wrestling experience, he was heavily outgrappled. Green has lots of quality wrestling and the ability to keep the pressure on if/when Prazeres tires from his difficult weight cut. Expect him to use that wrestling to control the pace enough to take two of the three rounds and pick up the underdog win.
Indonesia Open 2018: Upset!!!
Defending Champion @srikidambi exits the tournament after losing to @KentoMomotaFC 🇯🇵 21-12;14-21;15-21. Wasn't your day, champ. Best of luck for the matches ahead. #BestofBadminton #IndiaontheRise pic.twitter.com/A0iZiTI9LS
Harvey Weinstein taken into custody in New York City on Friday
A grand jury has indicted Harvey Weinstein on two counts of rape and a criminal sex act in the first degree.
“This indictment brings the defendant another step closer to accountability for the crimes of violence with which he is now charged,” New York District Attorney Cyrus Vance, Jr., said in a statement. “Our office will try this case not in the press, but in the courtroom where it belongs. The defendant’s recent assault on the integrity of the survivors and the legal process is predictable. We are confident that when the jury hears the evidence, it will reject these attacks out of hand.”
Weinstein was arrested on Friday on similar charges, to which he pled not guilty. He is out on bail after forfeiting his passport and agreeing to wear an ankle monitor. His next court appearance is scheduled for July 30th. If convicted, Weinstein faces up to 25 years in prison.
EXCLUSIVE: Both documentaries focus on 1970s stories.
Film Sales Company president Andrew Herwitz has boarded worldwide sales on two features ahead of their world premieres at the Tribeca Film Festival.
Ellen Goldfarb’s pop culture documentary Dare To Be Different explores WLIR, the independent US radio station that exposed Americans to the likes of U2, Talking Heads, Depeche Mode, Duran Duran, and The Clash.
Roger Senders produced the film, which premieres on April 27.
Antonino D’Ambrosio directed Frank Serpico, a documentary about the man behind Sydney Lumet’s iconic film Serpico that starred Al Pacino as the officer who exposed corruption in the NYPD.
The reclusive Serpico discusses his work for the first time in the film and is scheduled to attend the April 23 premiere. Jason Orans produced.
The Tribeca Film Festival runs from April 19-30.
MIAMI (AP) — What are the latest cruise trends? Have Caribbean ports recovered post-hurricane? What about the old saying that cruises are for the "overfed, the newlywed and the nearly dead"?
Three experts discussed these issues and more Jan. 4 in Miami aboard the Seabourn Sojourn. The panel was taped for The Associated Press' "Get Outta Here!" podcast. Panelists were CruiseCritic.com's Carolyn Spencer Brown, Miami Herald business editor Jane Wooldridge and Carnival Corp. CEO Arnold Donald, chairman of the Cruise Lines International Association.
The experts said small ships are booming, but a number of new large ships debut this year, too, reflecting demand.
They also said Caribbean ports impacted by hurricanes have reopened.
As for cruise stereotypes, today's ships have healthy eating and fitness options, and millennials are showing interest in cruising.
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Nexstar Broadcasting Inc. announced that four of its stations, including WYOU-TV in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, will host a live town hall meeting with U.S. Sen. Bob Casey at 7 p.m. Wednesday.
“This Week in Pennsylvania: Senator Bob Casey Town Hall” will be produced by Nexstar before a live audience of local voters in four Pennsylvania markets that also include Harrisburg-Lancaster-Lebanon-York, Johnstown-Altoona-State College and Erie.
To facilitate a discussion between local voters and Casey, the town hall will be moderated by the stations’ news anchors or reporters, including Andy Mehalshick of WYOU.
In addition to taking questions from the stations’ respective live local studio audiences, questions also will be accepted via social media from local viewers.
To participate as a member of the live audience, email Rod Jackson, WYOU-TV news director, at rjackson@pahomepage.com.
PRISON bosses have revealed the menu inmates at Saughton can expect this Christmas.
The special menus on offer at facilities across Scotland include cooked traditional breakfasts and three-course turkey dinners with all the trimmings.
Dishes on offer include nut roasts, lamb curry, chicken balmoral, hazelnut cranberry wellington, meat platters and deserts such as Black Forest Gateau, followed by coffee and after-dinner mints.
At HMP Edinburgh, prisoners will have the choice of a chicken breast with mushroom sauce and kilted sausage, a vegetable kiev or a spicy burger. If the inmates are not full up, they get a “night pack” consisting of pasta, chocolate and fruit.
The young offenders at Polmont will be given a three course meal and a selection box of chocolates in the evening while inmates at Dumfries prison will tuck into turkey, nut roast and mince pies.
The Scottish Prison Service said the festive menus were prepared at no extra cost as they were funded out of existing catering budgets.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Vicon Industries Inc:
* VICON REPORTS FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THE FOURTH QUARTER AND FISCAL YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2017
* Q4 ADJUSTED NON-GAAP LOSS PER SHARE $0.15
* Q4 LOSS PER SHARE $0.26
* Q4 REVENUE FELL 9 PERCENT TO $6.7 MILLION Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Free barbecue, entertainment and lots of activities
Today is the day to celebrate mining in Princeton as Copper Mountain Mine sponsors another Mining Days event.
Between 2 and 5 pm in Veterans Square Princeton’s largest employer is hosting a free family barbecue with entertainment.
There are also interactive mining displays and a chance to learn more about the mining industry here.
Always there are activities for the kids.
Come out and meet your neighbours for what promises to be a “blast.”
A 43 year-old Grimsby man has suffered head injuries after being assaulted in the town centre at the weekend.
The incident took place around midnight on Saturday, August 12, when the man was approached by three men outside the St James Hotel, with one of the men punching him in the face causing him to fall backwards.
He suffered bruising to his face and sustained a cut to his head.
Three men were arrested a short time later on suspicion of assault, and have since been released under investigation.
Humberside Police are appealing for anyone who saw the incident to call them on non-emergency number 101 quoting log 14 12/08/17.
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The deadline to apply for the interim Sheriff position passed last Friday and the 6 candidates will now be vetted by county commissioners for the position. In alphabetical order the first of the 6 candidates to fill Sheriff Corey fall's seat in Jackson County is William Froehlich of Central Point.
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Aristocrat Justin Portman revealed intimate details on Facebook this week of his relationship with his supermodel ex.
TRUMANN — Police assembled outside a northeast Arkansas Walmart where a man was later killed after an employee texted her mother saying she expected problems with her ex-husband.
Trumann Police Chief Chad Henson told the Jonesboro Sun that officers saw 21-year-old Faith Morgan leaving the store in Trumann Sunday evening with her ex-husband, 22-year-old Gabriel Urrabazo, who had a gun.
Henson said Urrabazo stepped behind Morgan and held a gun to her head while he negotiated with police.
Police said Urrabazo killed 35-year-old Robert Highfill, who tried to save Morgan.
Henson said Urrabazo surrendered after an hourlong standoff. He faces a preliminary charge of first-degree murder.
Trumann is a small town about 120 miles northeast of Little Rock.
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The Lagos House of Assembly Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, has promised that the Assembly would scrutinise the Lagos N1.046tn to make sure that it delivered on its promises in meeting the aspirations of the people.
He said, “As usual, we are duty bound to painstakingly look at the the budget for the purpose of transforming same for the benefits of all Lagosians.
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“I assure Lagosians that this House, through effective oversight, will ensure that the Year 2018 budget deliver on its promises to stimulate the economy of the state by focusing on infrastructure development, delivering inclusive growth and prioritising the welfare of Lagosians.”
The Belle Isle Park Advisory Committee will meet Thursday, April 20, at the Flynn Pavilion, near the intersection of Picnic Way and Loiter Way in Belle Isle Park, Detroit. The public meeting will begin at 9 a.m. The Belle Isle Park Advisory Committee advises the state on implementation of improvements, master planning and public safety for Belle Isle Park.
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The 29th annual Hinsdale Pet Walk will be held Sunday at Katherine Legge Memorial Park.The event will raise money for the Hinsdale Humane Society, which finds homes for thousands of pets each year.Tom Van Winkle and Kym Iffert, of the Hinsdale Humane Society, along with dogs Milo and Mack, visited the ABC7 studio on Wednesday to talk about the event.The 5K event starts at 8 a.m. Participants and can or walk and then join a family festival afterwards.Runners pay $35 and walkers pay $25.For more information, CLICK HERE
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 3 Morning' game
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday morning's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Pick 3 Morning" game were:
3-2-5, Sum It Up: 10
(three, two, five; Sum It Up: ten)
For the 30th year in a row, individuals and families hungry for a good cause have eaten their fill of tacos during the Tacos for Tots event held annually before the Live Greeting Card Windows Display in November.
Proceeds from this event benefit less fortunate children, ensuring that no child wakes up on Christmas morning without a gift under the tree.
Cooking up nine roasters of taco meat with an additional three roasters full of chicken, tacos galore were served up, causing a shortage of taco meat. In order to get by, the team ordered additional taco meat from Cinco de Mayo.
For more on this story, please see the Dec. 7 issue of the Kossuth County Advance.
BEIJING, May 31 (Reuters) - China’s manufacturing sector grew at the fastest pace in eight months in May, easing concerns about a slowdown in the world’s second-biggest economy.
The official Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) released on Thursday rose to 51.9 in May, from 51.4 in April, and remained well above the 50-point mark that separates growth from contraction for the 22nd straight month.
Analysts surveyed by Reuters had forecast the reading would dip marginally to 51.3.
The strong findings defy concerns about an expected loss of momentum in the world’s second-largest economy, as policymakers navigate debt risks and a heated trade row with the United States.
The United States said on Tuesday that it would push ahead with imposing tariffs on $50 billion of imports from China and will use it unless Beijing addresses the issue of theft of American intellectual property.
Nintendo Switch has been hacked, with two similar exploits released in the last 24 hours following a complete dump of the console's boot ROM. The hacks are hardware-based in nature and cannot be patched by Nintendo. The only way forward for the platform holder in fully securing the console will be to revise the Nvidia Tegra X1 processor itself, patching out the boot ROM bug. In the short term, homebrew code execution is possible and a full, touch-enabled version of Linux with 3D acceleration support is now available.
I'm a little hesitant to try this out on my own Switch out of fear of messing it up and leaving me with a bricked console, but this is great news for the homebrew community.
A few weeks after releasing her new song (and strong contestant for song of the summer), “Bad Liar,” Selena Gomez has finally unveiled the music video for the catchy track. The video, helmed by Girls director Jesse Peretz, takes place in a 1970s high school, with Gomez clad in the decade’s signature high-waisted bell bottoms and patchwork tops. The pop singer also plays two other characters in the video, a mustachioed male principle and a flirty PE teacher with Farrah Fawcett hair, who all turn out to be involved in some sort of love triangle. The best news? By the end of the video, Gomez teases a new song, “Fetish,” and the accompanying video can be expected to drop soon. Watch below.
Selena Gomez on Family, Obsessions, and Her Go-To Dance Moves
Image caption Cat Power is one of the final headline acts to be announced for the Eden Festival this year
The Eden Festival has revealed the final group of headline acts for this summer's event on the Raehills Estate in Dumfries and Galloway.
Among the latest names announced are 2ManyDJs, Cat Power and Agnes Obel.
They join So Solid Crew, Admiral Fallow, Gogol Bordello and Boney M. who have already been confirmed for the event on 8 to 11 June.
In total, about 300 performers are expected on 12 different stages throughout the festival.
Image copyright AFP Image caption Agnes Obel will also be performing at the south of Scotland festival in June
Co-director Meredith Langley-Vine said: "We can't believe the amazing amount of talented and revered artists coming to this year's Eden Festival.
"It really is starting to attract a stampede of established acts as the festival grows and evolves."
Kids have the opportunity to conduct a symphony orchestra at the Fox Valley Philharmonic Orchestra's sixth annual Children's Concert set for 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19, at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Aurora. At 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19, the Fox Valley Philharmonic Orchestra, directed by James Yarbrough, will once again offer its popular "Children's Concert."
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Police investigate missing boy's death as drowning accident
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Colorado authorities say they are investigating the death of a 2-year-old boy who was reported missing as an accidental drowning.
The El Paso County Sheriff's Office released a statement on Monday that provided few other details on the investigation into Nain Dominguez's death. An Amber Alert that he may have been abducted was issued Saturday night but the alert was canceled about two hours later.
The initial report said a man was seen carrying the child to a van, but later said the man and the van were not related to the disappearance.
The boy was found on Sunday in life-threatening condition and taken to a hospital. Authorities have not provided any information about where or when he was found.
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In a monsoon bonanza, AirAsia is offering 15 percent discount on domestic and international air travel to Reliance Jio subscribers using Air Asia’s mobile app. Jio customers can avail the offer for the travel period June 20, 2017 till September 30, 2017, reports Financial Express.
The report adds that the airline is working on the modalities and is likely to come out with the offer in the next 2-3 days. The airline has tweeted the offer but deleted the tweet later.
Industry experts suggest that the scheme matches Jio’s strategy of targeting the high ARPU (Average revenue per user) subscribers of its rivals though retaining its own high-end subscribers.
The report also says that Jio may also come up with similar offers in travel, entertainment and hospitality for its subscribers.
A local family went to see Frozen on Broadway with Jelani Alladin, a 2010 Alumni of ABC of New Canaan. The actor became interested in acting at New Canaan High School and went on to study at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts. After graduation he quickly began working in regional productions, before he signed on to play Kristoff in Disney’s production of Frozen. From left are Mike Donnelly, Colleen Donnelly, a 2008 NCHS graduate, Jelani Alladin, ABC President Susan Donnelly, and Maggie Donnelly, a 2011 NCHS graduate. — Contributed photo
FILE - In this Dec. 22, 2017, file photo, the U.S. Capitol in the early morning in Washington. Top-level Capitol Hill talks on a massive $1.3 trillion catchall spending bill are reaching a critical stage as negotiators confront immigration issues, abortion-related controversies, and a battle over a massive rail project that pits President Donald Trump against his most powerful Democratic adversary. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)
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Ed Sheeran says he plans to work on a “lo-fi” record inspired by rock star Bruce Springsteen, which he believes would be his “lowest-selling, but most loved” one. The 26-year-old artiste said he heard Springsteen only recently when he listened to the EP of ‘Nebraska’.
“I’m weak-minded at times, and feel very vulnerable and insecure… My plan is a lo-fi album that will be my lowest- selling, but most loved… I only heard Springsteen recently. I was with Kit (Harington) from ‘Game of Thrones’. We had a night out in New York, got back to his hotel to drink more, and he played Atlantic City. Then, when I heard ‘Nebraska’,” Sheeran said.
The “Shape of You” hitmaker earlier said he would collaborate with rapper Drake on one of his songs.
The golf course at Wedgefield Plantation Country Club in Georgetown could reopen as early as next spring. The Sun News file photo
The Phillies may need a rotation replacement for a significant amount of time, so they will call up the arm from a young triple-A staff that owns the most major-league experience. Zach Eflin will start Tuesday at Citi Field against the Mets, Phillies manager Pete Mackanin said.
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Several Hungarian towns and cities are plagued by poor air quality. In Budapest, Esztergom, Eger, Debrecen, Miskólc and Oszlár concentrations of particulate matter in the air exceed what is considered to be a safe level, the National Centre for Public Health (OKK) said on Sunday. The air quality in the towns of Nyíregyháza, Kazincbarcika and Sajószentpéter is especially poor and a red alert has been declared. The OKK has issued a warning for the capital and Pest County, saying that persistent fog could have a further impact on air quality. The warning also applies to several other counties.
Jordan A. Burgos, 26, of the 0-100 block of Highview Drive, was arrested Tuesday after a clerk at a convenience store on the 900 block of South Lake Street in Aurora saw a customer who looked like the suspect in surveillance photos and video police had publicized. The clerk called 911, but by the time police arrived, he had left.
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June 14, 2017
Amram Scholar Series Presents: Howard Blum
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
June 15, 2017
Loss, Liberation, and Love: Jewish Brides and Soldier Husbands, 1943–1946
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Simone Dinnerstein: Tales of Mozart in Havana
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
June 17, 2017
Around The World Cultural Food Festival
Time: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Waverly Street Gallery presents "Private Moments" Art Exhibit
Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
BEIJING (AP) - China's civil aviation authority says it has fined Dubai-based airline Emirates and barred it from adding new routes in China over the next six months after two of its flights were cited for unsafe operations.
The Civil Aviation Administration of China said in a statement Wednesday that the flights occurred on April 17 and May 18 over the city of Urumqi in China's western Xinjiang region.
It said in the first instance an Emirates plane flew at the wrong height, and in the second a plane temporarily lost contact with air traffic control.
It has imposed a fine of 29,000 RMB ($4,300) on the Middle East's largest airline.
Emirates didn't immediately respond to a request for comment.
Every week, Skye & Lochalsh Council for Voluntary Organisations http://www.slcvo.org.uk/ produces an abridged audio version of the West Highland Free Press. This fantastic service, made possible by local volunteers, allows those in our community with visual impairment to enjoy the newspaper in audio format.
Every week, we will upload this version to our website to allow wider community access to this volunteer service.
We’d also encourage you to pay a visit to the SLCVO website to get a flavour of the vital work they do, and if you can support them in any way, please do.
The abridged audio version (a series of 39 MP3 files) of the West Highland Free Press dated 9th June 2017 is below.
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Readers Become Leaders program kicked off Friday at Lawrence North High School. According to the NCAA, Readers Become Leaders provides support to teachers and students with incentives to increase their reading proficiency.
Third graders from Lawrence Elementary Schools pledged to read 30 minutes per day between now and March 1.
The pep rally was emceed by 24-Hour News 8’s Nina Criscuolo.
The event is in partnership with the NCAA and Wish-TV’s I Love to Read program.
Poulter won his first European Tour event in Sardinia in 2000 and tasted victory again in Rome two years later, but has not contested the Italian Open since 2004, a year after it was last played at this week’s venue of Gardagolf in Brescia.
However, the 42-year-old’s form in 2018, which produced his first victory worldwide since 2012 in the Houston Open, means he is among the favourites for the second Rolex Series event of the season, which carries a prize fund of £5.2million.
“Obviously my first victory was one which kind of got it all started for me,” Poulter said. “It’s been quite a lot of time since last playing in Italy, and I’m very much looking forward to this week.
Feb 13 Onxeo:
* Receives USPTO Notice Of Allowance for a new asiDNATM-related patent, expanding its IP protection in the U.S.
* This newly allowed patent will expire in mid-2031
* The term of the patent could be further extended to 2036 through patent term extension (PTE) Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
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One of the smartest flying cameras available is now even smarter.
The Skydio R1, which started shipping earlier this year for $2,500, is a "fully autonomous flying camera" that uses its 13 cameras to see in all directions and map its environment in real time using an Nvidia Jetson TX1 processor. Today, the company announced its first major software update for the drone, which will allow it to follow a moving vehicle all on its own. Though with a 25 mph (40 kph) top speed, you can't go all too fast while it does it.
The update will add four new cinematic modes -- Quarter Lead, Quarter Follow, Car Follow, Car Tripod -- as well as update the landing experience and improve the UI and Skydio Autonomy Engine's prediction system for more intelligent behavior around obstacles.
An Eastern Iowa city is listed as one of the best cities to celebrate St. Patrick's Day.
WalletHub put together a list of the best cities. It based the ranking on cost, safety, accessibility, and traditions around the holiday.
Buffalo, New York topped the list, followed by Madison, Wisconsin. Boston came in third, and Cedar Rapids comes in at #4.
On Friday, Cedar Rapids will host the 42nd annual SaPaDaPaSo Parade. It will be in downtown Cedar Rapids from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Columnist John Beaudoin performed paid public relations work for a political action committee and subsequently wrote about the April 3 election, which is a conflict of interest based on our Code of Ethics. Tod Palmer tpalmer@kcstar.com
YEREVAN.- Armenian PM Karen Karapetyan received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of China to Armenia Tian Erlong and the Vic e President of Powerchina International Group Limited Ding Chengguo. The company engaged in the construction of the “North-South” road “Sinohydro” is included in this company, the press service of the Government of Armenia reported.
Issues related to the construction works of the Talin-Lanjik section of the “North-South” road implemented by “Sinohydro” company were discussed at the meeting. Particularly, the sides referred to the implementation of the previous agreements and obligations of the Chinese company. Ding Chengguo assured that “Sinohydro” will successfully implement the construction works of its section of the “North-South” road.
Karen Karapetyan emphasized the necessity of high-quality work and expressed the readiness of the government to support the Chinese side in solving the issues that appear during the work
April 24 (Reuters) - Charter Financial Corp:
* CHARTER FINANCIAL DECLARES INCREASED QUARTERLY CASH DIVIDEND
* CHARTER FINANCIAL CORP - BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS DECLARED AN INCREASED QUARTERLY CASH DIVIDEND OF $0.085 PER SHARE Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Although Somizi has admitted that he's in a relationship‚ he has been very careful not to reveal who the mystery man in his life is.
But over the weekend‚ he gave fans a glimpse of bae‚ posting a picture of the two of them standing in the road with the sun setting behind them.
Somizi has previously said that he would like someone to look after him for a change and that he would like more children.
The comments section on the picture was filled with congratulatory messages and more speculation over who has managed to capture Somizi's heart.
By Khaama Press - Wed Feb 15 2017, 1:33 pm
The anti-government armed militants have abducted at least 52 militants in northern Jawzjan province of Afghanistan.
According to the local government officials, the incident took place earlier today in Darzab district.
It is yet not if the militants were abducted by the Taliban insurgents or militants belonging to any other insurgent group.
Both the Taliban insurgents and militants loyal to the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) terrorist group are active in some parts of Jawzjan province.
This comes as at least six employees of the International Committee of Red Cross were shot dead by militants in this province last week.
Local officials said the ICRC employees were shot dead by ISIS loyalists and at least two of them were kidnapped.
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TORONTO — Two more Ontario Liberal cabinet ministers have announced they won’t be running for re-election next year, including the deputy premier.
Deb Matthews, the deputy premier and advanced education minister, says she will not run again in the 2018 election, but she will continue to serve as the Liberals’ campaign co-chair.
Treasury Board President Liz Sandals says at 70 years old and having spent 30 years in elected office, she too has made the decision to retire.
The Liberals have been behind the Progressive Conservatives in the polls, but Sandals and Matthews say they believe their party will win the next election.
Economic Development Minister Brad Duguid announced last month that he would not run in next year’s provincial election.
Former environment minister Glen Murray recently left government for the private sector, and Speaker Dave Levac, the Liberal representative for Brant, and Monte Kwinter, Ontario’s oldest MPP, have also announced they won’t seek re-election.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Automaker trade groups told U.S. regulators they should revise fuel efficiency mandates approved in the final weeks of the Obama administration because the costs would be onerous and the standards do not reflect how cheap gas prices are affecting consumer demand, but they stopped short of asking for a specific reduction in the requirements for 2025.
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AUGUSTA, Georgia, April 9 Fan favourite Fred Couples vowed to return next year to the tournament he loves after completing his 32nd U.S. Masters on Sunday.
The 57-year-old American admitted to feeling fatigued after finishing equal 18th at one-over 289, but said the applause that greeted him as he walked up the back nine gave him a lift.
"It's a fun, great tournament," he told reporters. "I enjoy it and I'll be back next year."
Couples, who missed most of the last season with back issues, credits a specialist he brought with him to Augusta for helping him endure the taxing four rounds.
"It was very good to bring him here, and he was a big help."
Couples, who one his only Green Jacket 25 years ago, last won a PGA Tour event in 2003 at the Houston Open.
But he has also had 12 wins on the Champions Tour, including one this year.
Police are searching for a man who robbed an OnPoint Community Credit Union on West Burnside Street.
Officers responded to the credit union on the 2000 block of West Burnside at 2:38 p.m. Monday.
Employees told police a man demanded money and got away with an undisclosed amount of cash. No weapon was seen during the robbery.
Officers checked the neighborhood, but did not locate the suspect.
The suspect is described as a black man in his 40s to early 50s, 6 feet tall and 185 to 200 pounds with black hair.
Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact Detective William Winters at 503-823-0466 or William.Winters@PortlandOregon.gov, or the Portland office of the FBI at 503-224-4181.
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina’s Republican governor is featuring his biggest backer in the first television ad of his re-election campaign.
Gov. Henry McMaster’s campaign tells The Associated Press the governor is going up statewide Thursday with a TV ad on broadcast, cable and digital platforms. The 30-second ad features President Donald Trump saying McMaster is a “great governor” who does the job “with his heart.”
Trump is backing McMaster, the first statewide-elected official to endorse his 2016 presidential bid.
Two of McMaster’s GOP primary challengers, former state public health chief Catherine Templeton and Greenville businessman John Warren, are already up on TV. He also faces Lt. Gov. Kevin Bryant and former Lt. Gov. Yancey McGill.
South Carolina holds its primary elections June 12. Three Democrats are vying for their party’s nomination.
The Mobile BayBears' 2018 Fan Fest is set for Saturday at Hank Aaron Stadium.
Festivities begin at 11 a.m. and run through 2 p.m. Free hot dogs, popcorn and Pepsi products will be provided.
Fans can play catch on the field and run the bases, meet the BayBears mascots and audition to sing the national anthem at a game this season. There will also be drawings for special prizes and inflatable activities.
Fans are invited to purchase tickets for the 2018 season, and well as team merchandise. For more information, call (251) 479-2327 or visit MobileBayBears.com.
The BayBears, the Double-A Southern League affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels, begin the 2018 season April 5 at home against the Pensacola Blue Wahoos.
Miami: Continuing his imperious form, Yuki Bhambri crushed Argentina's Renzo Olivo in straight sets to move into the final round of the ATP Miami Masters qualifiers but Ramkumar Ramanathan was ousted from the high-profile tournament.
Yuki, who qualified for the Indian Wells Masters and went on to scalp world number 12 Lucas Puille, dispatched Olivo 6-4, 6-1 in the opening round of the USD 7,972,535 hard-court event.
He next faces Sweden's Elias Ymer, ranked 133 and coached by Robin Soderling, the two-time French Open finalist.
However, Ramkumar fell in the first round, losing 6-7(4), 4-6 to American Michael Mmoh.
We speak to our reporter, Assed Baig, who spent the night at the scene of the fire talking to those who escaped and were desperately searching for loved ones.
Middleweight champion Michael Bisping, Georges St-Pierre, bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt, TJ Dillashaw, strawweight champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk and Rose Namajunas will all be in attendance Friday for a special UFC 217 press conference.
The event streams live right here at 6:30 p.m. ET.
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore City Public Schools has extended the 2018 academic year to make up for days schools were closed because of inclement weather, the school system announced Tuesday.
The last day of school has been changed from June 14 to June 19.
Under Maryland law, the school year must include 180 school days for students. Previously, an executive order from Governor Larry Hogan was required schools to begin after Labor Day and end by June 15. But legislation earlier this month allows districts to extend the year beyond June 15 in cases where extreme weather affected school calendars.
RELATED: Md. School Districts Could Soon Have More Flexibility With School Calendars
In addition to the extended school year to make up for the five days that were missed, spring break was shortened by one day, and March 16 was a half-day of instruction for students, with afternoon professional learning for teachers.
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As seen in the photo below, the Box Butte Ave. entrance to BBGH’s Rehab & Wellness Center will be temporarily closed beginning Monday, April 30, due to needed concrete work on a section of the road. The public using the Rehab & Wellness Center parking lot will have to use the Sweetwater Ave. entrance during the closure. As indicated in the photo, the easiest alternate route to take is Box Butte Ave. to E 24th St. According to BBGH Plant Manager Terry Kelley, the cement work should be completed within two weeks. The public will be able to use the Box Butte Ave. entrance after that. BBGH apologizes for any inconvenience. Box Butte General Hospital is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
"I can guarantee that if you buy this true classic you will never lack attention," begins the listing for a pastel aqua trailer. One look at the midcentury gem in question, a 1955 Spartan Royal Mansion dubbed Spartacus, and you'll understand why. It was just listed by Aubrey Avila in North Carolina for $59,000, quite a deal considering it includes all the retro furniture and decor inside the trailer.
Aubrey has decorated the tiny home in an irresistible aqua and copper color palette and outfitted it with soft-closing custom cabinetry, a hammered-copper stove hood, cozy dinette, 32-inch television, top-of-the-line mattress, Bluetooth surround sound, new appliances, and even air conditioning. Yowza! That's nicer than most full-size homes. Take a look at this vintage gem in the pictures ahead, and just try not to be smitten.
South Korean prosecutors said Monday that the daughter of the confidante of impeached President Park Geun-hye has been arrested in Denmark, and that authorities were working to get her returned home in connection with a huge corruption scandal.
Park was impeached last month by lawmakers amid public fury over prosecutors’ allegations that she conspired to allow her longtime friend, Choi Soon-sil, to extort companies and control the government.
Denmark police arrested Choi’s daughter, Chung Yoo-ra, over the weekend on charges of staying there illegally.
South Korea had asked Interpol to search for Chung because she didn’t return home to answer questions about the scandal.
South Korea’s Yonhap News Agency reported that Chung, a former member of the national equestrian team, allegedly took advantage of her mother’s relationship with Park to get unwarranted favors from Seoul’s Ewha Womans University.
The Toronto Maple Leafs were winners in the NHL’s latest outdoor game.
Rookie Auston Matthews reached the 20-goal mark by scoring twice, including the game-winner 3:40 into overtime to push the Leafs past Detroit, 5-4 in the Centennial Classic at BMO Field. More than 40,000 watched the teams combine for seven goals while the Maple Leafs built and blew a 4-1 lead. Anthony Mantha’s second goal of the afternoon tied the game for the Red Wings with just 1.1 seconds left.
The Leafs’ fifth straight win leaves them 17-12-7.
The NHL also holds an outdoor game on Monday, with the Blues hosting the Blackhawks at Busch Stadium. 12 noon face off on NBC.
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13:49 Governor Jay Inslee speaks to the News Tribune editorial board
Christ Church Cathedral in Indianapolis (Hi, Mike Pence, don't come back!) has put a cage around the Holy Family to make a statement that Trump's immigration policy sucks.
Of course, The Rev. Stephen Carlsen didn't say "suck." But he didn't have to. Indy Star:
Nativity statues of the baby Jesus, Mary and Joseph, which usually mark Christmas, were incarcerated Tuesday on the lawn of Christ Church Cathedral behind a chain-link fence topped with barbed wire. The Rev. Stephen Carlsen, dean and rector of the church on Monument Circle, said the caged Holy Family is a protest to President Trump's zero-tolerance policy that is holding families in detention centers at the U.S.-Mexico border. "I know what the Bible said," Carlsen said. "We're supposed to love our neighbors as ourselves."
Please note that Fox News is very specifically pushing an ANTI-Christian message that we don't have to love our neighbors. That there isn't enough love, and we don't have to.
BOSTON (AP) - An attorney says a Massachusetts judge should not lose his job for a relationship with a social worker that included sexual acts in his chambers.
Attorney David Hoose told the Supreme Judicial Court on Tuesday that Judge Thomas Estes has "sinned but has not sinned so severely that it should cost him his career."
Tammy Cagle has accused Estes of pressuring her into performing oral sex on him in his chambers and her home. Estes denies harassing Cagle and says the relationship was consensual.
Howard Neff is executive director of the Commission on Judicial Conduct. He called Estes' behavior "egregious."
Neff told the court that an indefinite suspension would allow lawmakers to decide whether to remove Estes from the bench and restore public faith in the administration of justice.
Africa Improved Foods sourced over 4,000 metric tonnes of maize from Rwanda alone in 2017, and is now providing about 1.5 million nutritious porridge meals to underserved beneficiaries daily. A year after the plant officially opened, we assess the impact.
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Tulsa Homicide detectives are still trying to figure out how a woman ended up shot and killed in the parking lot of Woodland Hills Mall.
Left-hander Jake Diekman is in Texas Rangers spring camp some three weeks after having surgery to remove his colon. He talked about the ordeal .
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Seven current Tigers and three Clemson signees were chosen on the final day of the MLB draft on Wednesday.
Jamie Lynn Spears' daughter visits school after ATV crash
NEW ORLEANS - The 8-year-old niece of pop star Britney Spears, who was injured in an all-terrain vehicle accident, still isn't well enough to return to school but was able to take Valentine's Day treats to her class in Louisiana Tuesday.
Eight-year-old Maddie Spears-Aldridge is the daughter of Spears' sister, actress and singer Jamie Lynn Spears.
According to a post on Jamie Lynn Spears' Instagram account, the girl was happy to see her friends again. Jamie Lynn Spears wrote that her daughter still isn't ready to go back to school but doctors cleared her for the Valentine's Day visit.
The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office says Maddie was submerged in a pond inside the all-terrain vehicle Feb. 5 and nearby family members couldn't free her. An ambulance service arrived and pulled her out.
She was released from the hospital last Friday.
The Art of Rap concert featuring Ice-T, Raekwon, Kurtis Blow and more will be held July 14 at RiverEdge Park in Aurora.
Gates will open at 5 p.m., with the show starting at 6 p.m. Tickets are $35 for general admission and $45 to $150 for reserved seating.
Organizers said the show will feature rappers from yesterday and today, including Ice-T, Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, Slick Rick, Raekwon, Kurtis Blow, Kxng Crooked I, X-Ecutioners: Rob Swift and Mista Sinista, B-Boy Tata and Chief Rocker Busy Bee.
RiverEdge Park is located along the Fox River near the Aurora Transportation Center.
Tickets are on sale at RiverEdgeAurora.com. Phone and in-person sales start at 10 a.m. June 13.
For tickets and information, go to RiverEdgeAurora.com, call 630-896-6666 or stop by in-person at RiverEdge’s satellite box office at the Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
Box offices at RiverEdge will open on-site on the day of the show at noon. Ticket fees not included.
ZURICH, April 12 China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) has approved ChemChina's $43 billion planned takeover of Swiss pesticides and seeds group Syngenta, the two companies said on Wednesday.
"This represents a further step towards the closing of the transaction, which is expected to take place in the second quarter of 2017," the partners said in a statement on Wednesday.
The approval by Chinese authorities comes a week after the deal won conditional U.S. and EU anti-trust approval and a day after Mexico's anti-trust commission said its approval would be conditioned on Syngenta divesting five specific products. (Reporting by Brenna Hughes Neghaiwi; Editing by Michael Shields)
SYDNEY, March 31 Australia's banking watchdog on Friday said it would place limits on interest-only residential loans to reinforce sound mortgage lending practices in a hot property market.
New interest-only lending will be limited to 30 percent of total new residential mortgage lending, whereas it stands at around 40 percent at present, the Australian Prudential Regulatory Authority (APRA) said.
Fitch Ratings said on Wednesday that the country's banks faced risks from high household debt and an overheated property sector. (Reporting by Jamie Freed, editing by G Crosse)
Christmas Tree DropOff At Lakeshore Marina For Winterfest Bonfire
Christmas Tree Drop Off For Winterfest Bonfire is at the backside of Lakeshore Marina parking lot-
Be sure to take all tinsel, ornaments and lights off before you dump!
After seeing many professional athletes kneeling during the national anthem in protest, many high school teams are now having discussions with their athletes about pregame ceremonies.
Pink plays American Airlines Center on May 1. courtesy the artist
We’re in the midst of the busiest season of the year for live music. If you’re prone to heading out multiple nights a week to see concerts, you're faced with difficult choices; Dallas clubs and theaters have been packed with great acts. Despite a dip this week in the number of new concert announcements for Dallas, a few big events have tickets going on sale soon. Check out what’s new below.
The Foundry, covering four acres in the center of the Sweetheart City, will offer luxury apartments, restaurants, a seven-screen movie theater, the Towneplace Suites by Marriott, a convenient public parking garage, and a central plaza for entertainment. The perimeter of the plaza will include outdoor walkways and seating areas creating a welcoming gathering place for community members.
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Heredia went 3-for-5 with a home run, two doubles and six RBI for Low-A Great Lakes in its 12-4 win over South Bend on Tuesday.
Mired in a 1-for-28 slump entering play Tuesday, Heredia broke out in a major way, with the three extra-base hits matching his total from the previous 15 games combined. Despite the big performance, the 19-year-old has struggled to a .182/.246/.341 line for the campaign and sports a .176 average across parts of two years in full-season ball. Given his age relative to level, Heredia's underwhelming numbers were to be expected, but it nonetheless keeps him off the radar in most dynasty settings.
BERKELEY (KRON)- Two suspects were arrested by Berkeley police for a robbery at a fraternity house following a party last year, police said Tuesday.
The robbers attended the party in the 2300 block of Piedmont Avenue and returned after it had been cleared out to rob the few people left at gunpoint.
Three victims were left in the house’s common area at 2:45 a.m. playing a drinking game when the two suspects returned. One suspect had a gun, and after taking the victims’ property they ran out the back door.
18-year-old Kameron Robinson-Tom of Oakland was identified and arrested on Saturday.
Robinson-Tom remains in custody in the Berkeley jail, according to jail records and the second suspect remains at large.
The United States Air Force Total Force Band performs in the 128th Rose Parade in Pasadena, Calif., Jan. 2, 2017. The USAF Total Force Band kicked off the Air Force 70th Birthday celebration playing several venues in Southern California culminating with their appearance in the 128th Rose Parade. The band is comprised of active duty and Air National Guard musicians from around the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Louis Briscese)
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10/6-10/12 WWE schedule
Upcoming WWE live event schedule from October 6 to October 12, 2017.
* 10/6 NXT live event in Coral Gables, Florida
* 10/6 live event in Arlington, Texas
* 10/7 live event in Canton, Ohio
* 10/7 live event in Tulsa, Oklahoma
* 10/8 live event in Rockford, Illinois
* 10/8 Hell in a Cell PPV in Detroit, Michigan
* 10/9 live event in East Lansing, Michigan
* 10/9 RAW TV tapings in Indianapolis, Indiana
* 10/10 Smackdown/205 Live TV tapings in Grand Rapids, Michigan
We are always looking for live reports if you plan to attend any events live.
Send all live reports to: AdamMartin@wrestleview.com.
Official announcement on WWE in India
WWE issued the following press release on Thursday officially announcing their live event tour of India in December. The shows will be RAW branded live events and will include special guest WWE Champion Jinder Mahal.
As they release a new album together, folk music royalty Norma Waterson and her daughter Eliza Carthy talk to Ivan Hewett
‘When people want to poke fun at something, they laugh at Morris dancers and the maypole,” says Norma Waterson. “There’s no need for that.”
I, for one, am not about to argue with her. Considered royalty in English folk circles, Waterson has been flying the flag for traditional English music since the Sixties and has done more than almost anyone to revive songs lost for centuries – from Death and the Lady to Hal-an-Tow.
And now, at the age of 78 and still suffering from the effects of a stroke that almost proved fatal eight years ago, she is releasing a new album with her...
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dinsdag 24 april 2018
7:00 CNN Nieuws
7:35 Steven Reyme Ministries
8:10 Fitness:Shaun T Insanity Max Out Power
8:45 Teen Titans
9:00 Caribbean Newsline
9:35 ATV Sports
10:25 Tv.film:Soda Springs
12:30 The Rubing Health Foundation
12:50 Kinderfilm:Zootopia
14:40 Super Hit Video:Super Intro Clips
15:36 Angelina Ballerina:The Mouse Detective
16:00 A Bite Of China :The Taste Of Time
17:05 The Adventures Of Tin Tin
18:00 ATV Nieuws
18:50 The Mick
19:15 Belicht
19:35 How To Build Everything:Drone Revolution
20:15 Bizarre Foods :Peruvian Amazon
21:05 Panorama
22:00 Trekking:Tek.2/Double Tek.2/Match.3/High.5
22:10 Lethal Weapon
22:57 Caribbean Newsline
23:30 Shut Eye
00:21 ATV Nieuws
01:00 Superhuman
01:45 Tv.film:Savages
03:51 Tv.film:The Best Offer
06:02 Wildest India :Himalayas Surviving The Summits
07:00 CNN Nieuws
07:35 Bribi Ministries
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Barrie police are looking for a package thief caught on a surveillance camera at a Barrie home Dec. 8.
Images from a doorbell surveillance camera show the thief draping a coat over a package that had just been delivered to the front porch of a house in the Mapleton Avenue, Essa Road area at about 4 p.m.
The box contained a quantity of assorted scarves from Old Navy valued at more than $100.
The suspect is described as a white male with a thin build. He was wearing light grey washed jeans, a winter Raptors tuque. He was carrying a grey and black backpack.
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Higher gas prices in British Columbia appears to be a factor in southbound border traffic into Whatcom County as Canadians come down to fill up gas tanks. Staff The Bellingham Herald file
LONDON (Reuters) - Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Wednesday that Tehran will stand firm against U.S. threats to cut Iranian oil sales, and warned that Washington had not thought about the consequences of such a decision.
Iran's President Hassan Rouhani attends a news conference at the Chancellery in Vienna, Austria July 4, 2018. REUTERS/Lisi Niesner
“The Americans say they want to reduce Iranian oil exports to zero. They have talked without thinking carefully. It shows they have not thought about its consequences,” Rouhani was quoted as saying by state news agency IRNA on an official visit to Vienna.
A story from the Jan. 1, 1924, New Orleans States about the hit-and-run that killed jazz clarinetist Alfred Vigne. Sidney Vigne may be the only early New Orleans jazz musician who had a worse New Year's Day experience than Louis Armstrong.
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Lassiter: A girl was born to Samantha and Josh Lassiter.
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Offaly has received the fourth lowest allocation of funding under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme.
Details of the funding, which is part of the Government's Action Plan for Rural Development, were announced this week by Department of Rural and Community Development.
Offaly is receiving €300,000 of the total of over €21m allocated. That us split between three projects.
However is Offaly is getting far less than neighbouring counties. Westmeath is receiving €596,000 while Laois is receiving three times more than Offaly at €983,000. Twelve projects in Laois are receiving funding.
Only three local authorities have received less than Offaly and two of those are in Dublin. South Dublin was allocated €20,000, Fingal received €252,000 while Wicklow was allocated €265,000.
The three projects in Offaly receiving funding are:
Banagher Marina - Streetscape - Connectivity Public Realm - €100,000
Geashill - Placing Overhead wires underground - €100,000
Shinrone - Village enhancement works - €100,000
A federal appeals court has refused to revive Takeda Pharmaceutical Co and its hedge fund investor Elliott Associates' bid to block Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC from selling its gout drug Mitigare.
The unanimous panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit did not explain its reasoning in its unsigned order Friday, leaving in place its earlier order that dismissed the appeal as moot after Hikma won a separate patent lawsuit.
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President Trump has rolled back the Obamacare birth control mandate. More employers and health insurance companies can opt out of covering the cost of contraceptives on religious or moral grounds, under a new rule issued Friday. The administration estimates 200 employers would qualify, and 120,000 women would be affected. A women’s group plans to file suit to stop the change.
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11-year-old girl missing from Park Manor
Police are looking for an 11-year-old girl who went missing Sunday night from the Park Manor neighborhood on the South Side.
Myracle Danner was last seen about 11:30 p.m. near the intersection of 73rd Street and Rhodes Avenue, according to a missing person alert form Chicago Police. She was wearing a black-and-white striped shirt, black shorts and brown flip-flops.
Danner was described as a 5-foot-3, 125-pound black girl with a medium complexion, black hair and brown eyes, police said.
Anyone with information on Danner’s whereabouts should contact the Area South Special Victims Unit at (312) 747-8380.
March 31 Atenor SA:
* Confirms closing of sale of Vaci Greens B building in Budapest to OTP Prime Ingatlanbefektetesi Alap and collection of full sale price 63.75 million euros ($68.2 million)
* Announces signing of rental contract with reputed international group concerning about 5,000 m² in Vaci Greens B building, which will have positive impact on 2017 result
* Vaci Greens D building will be delivered in Jan 2018 and is already 20 percent pre-leased by reputed international group Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9352 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
A possible school threat that began circulating among students at two Santee high schools was determined by sheriff’s investigators to be unfounded.
Deputies at the sheriff’s Santee substation became aware of the threat on Tuesday, Sgt. James Golembiewski said.
The sergeant said while the supposed threat did not mention a specific school, it was being spread online by students at Santana High School and at West Hills High School.
Deputies investigated the threat and determined it was not valid.
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DALLAS (AP) — Two Dallas police officers have been critically wounded in a shooting outside a hardware store.
The shooting happened about 4:30 p.m. Tuesday outside a Home Depot in northern Dallas.
The Dallas Police Department tweeted about the shooting, giving the conditions of the officers. But it did not immediately provide other details.
The department tweeted that a civilian was also shot. That person’s condition wasn’t immediately known.
Aerial video showed police using a helicopter and trained dogs to search for a suspect in a wooded area next to the store parking lot.
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BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota’s Agriculture Department is hosting a meeting later this week for people interested in growing industrial hemp.
Next year will be the third year of the state’s industrial hemp research program. Its goal is to determine whether hemp can be a successful crop in North Dakota, and which varieties work best in the state’s climate.
Producers planted more than 70 acres of hemp in 2016 and more than 3,000 acres this year.
The meeting is 10 a.m. Friday in the Brynhild Haugland Room at the state Capitol in Bismarck.
Grower proposals for next year’s program are due at 5 p.m. on Dec. 29. Proposals will be ranked by a committee appointed by Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring, who will make the final choices.
The surf's up for these pups. On Monday, a unique Rose Bowl Parade float thrilled crowds with special four-legged surfers.
MORE: Rose Bowl tickets somehow are selling for more than the College Football Playoff
The float featured eight surfing dogs selected in a nationwide competition.
Greatest float ever. Wiener dog surfing while the Ventures play Hawaii Five-0 theme song. #Cowabunga #RoseParade pic.twitter.com/YSzrueYTrX — Wally Action (@WallyAction) January 2, 2017
THERE'S A FLOAT WITH SURFING DOGS IN THE ROSE PARADE #RoseParade pic.twitter.com/RNPUGouKGN — Rachel & Jun (@RachelAndJun) January 2, 2017
The "Beachside Paradise" float set a new Guinness World Record for the longest and heaviest float in Tournament of Roses Parade history.
The surfing dogs float in the #RoseParade is too good for this world pic.twitter.com/odFujmw4En — Aubrey Langley (@aublang11) January 2, 2017
It measured 125 feet long, weighed 136,000 pounds and carried 5,000 gallons of water for dogs to surf on.
Lincolnshire Police have confirmed a man who died in a single vehicle collision on the A46 at Osgodby at 9.15pm yesterday (Monday) was from the Cleethorpes area.
They say the man, who was driver of the car, died at the scene.
A female passenger in the car was taken to hospital in Hull for treatment.
Police are appealing for witnesses who saw a silver Suzuki driving on the A46 from Market Rasen towards Caistor around 9pm on Monday 17th April.
Anyone with information is asked to call 101, quoting incident number 457 of 17th April.
BRIEF-ZH International enters deals to acquire two senior housing communities in the United States
* Ashr, an indirect 99.82%-owned subsidiary of company, and CBC Oxford Mckinney entered into Oxford Mckinney acquisition agreement
He arrived at the outdoor cafA© on an early morning, wearing a long shirt, a baseball hat and sunglasses, signaling, perhaps, how little he planned to reveal himself. He had worked for many years for the Central Intelligence Agency, including near the highest level, and is now retired and living in Sarasota.
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Turan, 30, could leave Barcelona after making just 14 La Liga appearances last season.
He's been heavily linked with a switch to the Emirates but no talks have been held.
Turan's agent Ahmed Bulut told Cadena Cope radio station: "At this moment, I haven't spoken with any club in the world, but if Barcelona say that he isn't in their plans then it'll be a different story."
Instead, Turan is set to stay at Barcelona and fight for his first-team place.
He added: "At this moment in time, nobody at Barcelona has put themselves in touch with me to say that Arda [Turan] is transferable.
W.E.T., the band created around Erik Mårtensson (Eclipse), Jeff Scott Soto (Talisman) and Robert Säll (Work Of Art), have released a video for "Kings On Thunder Road", a track from their new album Earthrage, released back in March. Watch the clip below.
Tracklisting:
"Watch The Fire"
"Burn"
"Kings On Thunder Road"
"Elegantly Wasted"
"Urgent"
"Dangerous"
"Calling Out Your Name"
"Heart Is On The Line"
"I Don't Wanna Play That Game"
"The Burning Pain Of Love"
"The Never-Ending Retraceable Dream"
"Kings On Thunder Road" video:
"Urgent" audio visualizer:
"Watch The Fire" video:
I love this!! It's Christina Aguilera's turn to help James Corden "get to work." She joined James for Carpool Karaoke and had a little help from Melissa McCarthy! set list for their ride about L.A. included "Fighter," "Dirrty," "Genie in a Bottle," and "Beautiful." Corden asked Aguilera if she ever had a crush on Ryan Gosling when they co-starred on The Mickey Mouse Club as kids. "I think there were crushes, but I wasn't on the train," Xtina replied, adding that Gosling had a crush at the time on another co-star, Britney Spears.
Video of Christina Aguilera Carpool Karaoke - Extended Cut
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Dozens of arrests were made Tuesday in twenty of Quebec's municipalities, in an attempt to neutralize alleged drug traffickers.
The Sûreté du Québec (SQ) stated that the people targeted by Operation Objection are linked to influential members of the Hells Angels. They live in many different regions of Quebec.
These arrests follow searches carried out in January and February in several locations.
Tuesday's police operation is led by the National Organized Crime Squad (ENRCO) and the Regional Mixed Squads (MRE).
A press conference to give details of this major operation will take place at 11:00 am at the Sûreté du Québec headquarters in Montreal.
John Phippen was with his son Travis when he stopped to help someone during the shooting, according to Leah Nagiyvanyi, a neighbor and close friend for 17 years. When his son, a medic, stopped to help someone, Phippen stayed with him and shielded a woman from a bullet, which ultimately led to his death, she said, calling him and his son heroes. Travis was wounded in the arm. Nagiyvanyi set up a Go Fund Me page for Phippen's family and his six children. His wife had died three years ago. Nagiyvanyi said, "You can't say a bad thing about John. He was a man of integrity who always had your back. There is nothing he couldn't do for you, wouldn't do for you. You didn't even have to ask."
17 wsm Got to use a 17 WSM last week. Very impressed.
Just don't like the Savage.
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126 Commonwealth Ave. in Jordan Park is a five-bedroom built in 1907 and updated in 2002 thats available for $6.5 million.
126 Commonwealth Ave. in Jordan Park is a five-bedroom built in 1907 and updated in 2002 thats available for $6.5 million.
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5 ½ years in prison for trash hauler who bribed officials
PORT HURON, Mich. (AP) — A rogue trash hauler who bribed public officials to protect his business in suburban Detroit has been sentenced to 5 ½ years in federal prison.
Chuck Rizzo paid off officials in Macomb County and also stole $900,000 from the company, formerly known as Rizzo Environmental Services, when it was controlled by out-of-state investors.
Rizzo was sentenced Monday in federal court in Port Huron. He says, "I have let many people down."
Prosecutors called Rizzo the "epitome of a ruthless CEO" thirsting for business. His lawyers acknowledged that he committed crimes but said it was corrupt officials who "deliberately pursued" him for cash. One carried a gun.
Rizzo was cooperating with federal investigators when authorities learned that he was taking money in an embezzlement scheme with an employee.
A Jonesboro bakery has come up with a sweet way for people to support a slain police officer’s family.
Fancy Flour Bakery, 2606 E. Nettleton, will donate all of their proceeds this Friday, June 16, to Lt. Patrick Weatherford’s family.
Pick up a cupcake, or a dozen, between noon and 5:30 p.m. and all of the money will go to help his family. They will also be accepting monetary donations.
Lt. Weatherford was shot and killed in the line of duty Monday night.
His funeral will be held Friday at Arkansas State University-Newport.
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HERMITAGE, Pennsylvania (WYTV) – Hickory’s girls close out the regular season with three straight wins as the topped Curwensville tonight, 64-42. The Lady Hornets are 13-9 on the season.
Senior Jillian Greenburg led Hickory with 15 points. A pair of sophomores – Jessica White and Izzy Dejulia – scored 12 and 10 points respectively.
Hannah Dixon paced all scorers with 17 for Curwensville.
BURIRAM, 2 January 2017 (NNT) – Buriram province has revamped its plan for handling holiday travelers, looking to more stringently control the sale of alcohol to drivers.
Buriram Governor Anusorn Kaewkangwan, at a meeting with local administrators and police to review the first 4 days of the New Year’s Holiday period, has called for a revamp of safety protocols for motorists. The order follows a report indicating Buriram saw 63 accidents, 62 injuries and 4 deaths on its roads during the holiday.
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Reporter: Itiporn Lakarnchua
Morrissey is getting some pretty bad press at the moment, perhaps a little worse than usual, but the faithful will always have his back. Those who don’t should at least be able to acknowledge that the man is still writing absolutely incredible music.
‘Spent The Day In Bed’ is pretty different to what he offered up on his past couple of records, a weirdly jaunty keyboard line and some psychedelic synth noise drives the verses, before it explodes into one of those big anthemic choruses that he does better than anyone. He offers some pretty reasonable advice in there as well.
Roger Federer has opened up on his fashion style
Federer is one of the most elegant tennis stars both on and off the court but when breaking through as a promising teenager he was very different.
The Swiss sensation wore baggy sportswear as he opted for comfort during his early years on tour.
Almost two decades on and Federer has become accustomed to dressing up for the catwalk and is often snapped wearing swarve suits outside of the game.
Reflecting on his younger years, the 37-year-old says he is mystified as to why he wore such over-sized garments.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Cisco Systems Inc:
* CISCO DECLARES QUARTERLY CASH DIVIDEND
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DOYLESTOWN, Pa. (AP) — A suburban Philadelphia handyman accused of serial child rape has been sentenced to 60 to 120 years in prison.
Fifty-nine-year-old William Charles Thomas pleaded no contest Monday to charges that he raped six girls and sexually abused a seventh between 1990 and 2017. He also entered pleas to child pornography counts.
Bucks County prosecutors say he kept a “perverse shrine” in his Morrisville trailer — 1,000 pairs of used girl’s underwear — and documented his crimes in hundreds of disturbing, graphic images and writings.
Thomas apologized in court Monday, saying he never intended to hurt anybody and “tried my best to keep it in my head and not touch another person.”
The judge called him a “monster” and a danger to the community, saying “Your depravity is without limitation.”
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Photographing Scotland is out now, published by fotoVUE. These images were photographed by Dougie Cunningham as part of his photo-location and visitor guidebook to Scotland, which features over 800 photographs.
Find out the best daylight hours to capture your own spectacular photographs of the majestic Highlands and magical Lowlands, with your copy of the book. Don't miss out on a dram of whisky at one of Scotland's finest distilleries that are also featured.
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While we are revving our engine for the start of full-fledged 2018 football coverage today seems like a good time to review the rosters for the 2018 Sertoma 8-Man All-Star Classic scheduled for Sat...
Amgen's Suit To Shield Cancer Treatment Biosimilar Tossed
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 9:43 PM EST) -- A California federal judge on Friday granted a motion by Genentech to toss a complaint brought by Amgen seeking to invalidate more than two dozen patents related to Genentech’s cancer treatment Avastin, finding that Amgen was bypassing a negotiation scheme required by law.
U.S. District Judge George H. Wu had issued a tentative decision last month, ruling that if two cases in Delaware between the two parties were not transferred to California, he would dismiss the suit because Amgen had not properly completed the negotiation process...
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Trump: 'Very Good Chance' at Making Trade Deal With China
President Trump says "we have a very good chance of making a deal" with China when it comes to trade. He spoke at the White House. (Source: Bloomberg)
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Getting kids out of court
A new initiative aims to keep kids across Shelby County out of the court room and on the right path.
Shelby County Mayor Mark Luttrell and Bill Gibbons with the Memphis Shelby Crime Commission are here to talk about the program.
Overcoming bullying through art
Despite a law that outlaws bullying in Mississippi, the state’s third leading cause of death is suicide. The Mississippi Department of Health is working to help kids by allowing them to artistically express themselves.
Child therapist Xavier Neal and Amanda Lambert with the Mississippi Mental Health Services explains why and how it works.
Music with John Paul Keith
Every second and fourth Thursdays of the month, you can head to the Old Dominick Distillery to hear some music that is purely Memphis.
John Paul Keith is one of the performers scheduled to take part.
HOUSTON — A Houston TV station that flooded during live coverage of Hurricane Harvey last year is being demolished.
The Houston Chronicle reports that the former KHOU-TV complex property along Buffalo Bayou has also been sold. Appraisal records estimate the site is worth at least $13 million.
KHOU posted video of water pushing through a front door and staff evacuating as the lobby flooded on Aug. 27. The hurricane and heavy rains that followed devastated parts of Houston and the Texas coast.
KHOU is a CBS affiliate. It's been operating in temporary studios at Houston Public Media. In March, the station announced plans for a new complex in the Galleria area.
The property was sold to a group associated with funeral home and cemetery conglomerate Service Corporation International. The property is near SCI headquarters. Terms weren't released.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - More than 100 military medals that were surrendered as unclaimed property are sitting at the Illinois State Treasurer's Office.
Usually, these types of items are forgotten inside storage facilities and bank deposit boxes.
If they go unclaimed for at least five years, they are given over to the treasurer's office. I
Officials hope this Memorial Day weekend will serve as a reminder to families who may be searching for medals earned by military family members.
Medals are always kept until the owners or family members are found.
To check whether you have unclaimed property at the treasurer's office, click HERE.
Winter is slowly coming to a close and those few rays of sunshine are here to announce early spring, more pleasant weather, and an abundance of cycling opportunities! Here are some amazing rides happening this weekend:
Friday, February 2nd:
None that we know of.
Saturday, February 3rd:
30th Annual Freeze Your Fanny – Longview, TX
Freeze Your Fanny marks its 30th Year in 2018! They are offering five routes: 10, 30, 40, 50 miles, and a Metric Century.
Pedaling the Prairie – Hempstead, TX
This non-competitive race cruises the rice fields between Bellville and Katy, TX, with several well-planned routes, ranging from a 24-mile beginner course to a 71-mile endurance ride.
Sunday, February 4th:
Super Bowl Sunday Ride – Dallas, TX
This year marks the 33rd Annual Greater Dallas Bicyclists Super Bowl Sunday Ride. The ride is free, the people are fun, and the food is great, so don’t miss this DFW cycling tradition!
Hope you enjoy riding this weekend, and if you know of any rides we are missing, feel free to tell us!
A pilot has been taken to hospital following a light plane crash north of Brisbane.
Emergency services were called to the crash near Redcliffe Aerodome about 7am on Monday.
A Queensland Ambulance spokeswoman said the female pilot was taken to Redcliffe Hospital in a stable condition with no obvious injuries.
A Riverside, California man involved in a pursuit with troopers from the Wyoming Highway Patrol on Tuesday has been confirmed not to be a suspect in a bank robbery that occurred that same day in Evanston, Wyoming. Around 2:00 p.m. on December 6th, WHP Troopers in Sweetwater County were searching for a possible suspect vehicle involved in a bank robbery in Evanston earlier that day.
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A Kroger subsidiary,Topvalco, is acquiring 11 locations from the bankrupt Marsh supermarket chain, while Fresh Encounter is picking up 15 stores.
I’m freaking HOMELESS!! Well…kind of. So I’m not “technically” homeless yet, but I will be in two weeks. My lease is coming up QUICK and I totally forgot about it (shocking). Most people know the issues I have had with my apartment and the GROSS cockroach problem I dealt with a couple of months ago. Well, I was coming off that situation HOT and PISSED, so I let my leasing office know RIGHT away I would not be resigning. I forgot that meant I had to look for somewhere else to live and that they would be kicking me out in June…WHOOPS. So now I’ve got a couple weeks to find another CHEAP ASS apartment that is still located by my other two jobs…should be easy right???
Maybe one day I will get my shit together, but today is not that day.
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Election u-turn
The Prime Minister had previously argued an early election was not necessary while the country sought “stability” through the Brexit process.
She now says that other parties’ opposition to the Government Brexit plans mean an election mandate is necessary.
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This air rifle was discovered inside a rough sleeper’s tent in the city centre.
Greater Manchester Police and Manchester council staff seized the weapon when they removed a small camp from outside the former BHS site on Market Street.
The operation took place on Wednesday morning, following complaints of anti-social behaviour and people taking Spice.
The rifle was seized from a man living in one of the tents, police said.
It is now being examined by GMP officers to check if it is an illegal rifle.
A police spokesman said no arrests have been made at this stage.
He added the rough sleepers refused offers of support.
The community of homeless people and tents are no longer at the site.
TBILISI, April 28 Georgia's economic growth accelerated to 5 percent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2017 from 2.3 percent in the same period a year ago, the National Statistics Service said on Friday, helped by a rise in exports and by remittances from Georgians living abroad.
In March alone, growth was 5.3 percent, up from 3.4 percent in March 2016 and from 4.4 percent in February 2017.
The former Soviet republic, through which pipelines carry Caspian oil and gas to Europe, is recovering from a fall in exports and plunge in the currencies of its main trading partners that have depressed economic growth in recent years.
Georgia's economy expanded by 2.2 percent last year, down from 2.9 percent in 2015.
The government in Tbilisi expects the economy to grow by 4 percent in 2017. (Reporting by Margarita Antidze; Editing by Mark Trevelyan)
The roll-out of the countrywide goods and services tax (GST) from July 2017 was expected to favour the consuming states more than those with heavy concentration of manufacturing and mining enterprises.
The premise of such thinking was that since the GST was a destination-based tax, states that consume more would have a larger share in the collection of the state goods and services tax (SGST), compared to the predominantly manufacturing or mining states. However, tax revenue numbers of 17 states, which have so far presented their annual budgets for the current financial year, tell a ...
March 19 (Reuters) - Ideal Bike Corp
* Says it will pay no dividend to shareholders for 2017
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WASHINGTON: A new report says the Brooklyn Bridge and Washington's Arlington Memorial Bridge are among thousands of spans considered structurally deficient.
Although the numbers of deficient bridges have declined in recent years, the American Road & Transportation Builders Association's analysis of transportation department data shows more than 55,000 bridges in the US have been deemed deficient.
ARBTA says deficient bridges are crossed about 185 million times a day. The top 14 most-traveled deficient bridges are located in California.
Bridges labeled structurally deficient aren't necessarily in immediate danger of collapse. The term is applied when spans need rehabilitation or replacement because at least one major component has advanced deterioration or other problems.
LeBron James, HBO, and Springhill Entertainment’s Maverick Carter are all working on a half-hour comedic show revolving around the sneaker industry.
The show doesn’t have a title yet, but will focus on two best friends and their sneaker shop near L.A., and what happens to them,and everyone around them in the unpredictable sneaker world.
James and Carter have worked together on the current Starz’s half-hour comedy “Survivor’s Remorse”, and when James was in Miami playing for the Heat the two also help start a Miami sneaker store.
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Ujjain: The Government Jiwaji Rao Observatory has sent out an open invitation to residents who wish to witness the spring equinox March 21, a time when the sun remains perpendicular to the equator and day and night time is roughly equal throughout the planet.
It is a moment that ushers in the warmer part of the year. Giving this information Government Jivaji Observatory superintendent Dr Rajendra Prakash Gupta said that the Sun would enter the northern hemisphere and Aries after March 21.
Due to the entry of the Sun in the northern hemisphere, the days in the northern hemisphere will begin to grow slowly and the night will become smaller.
This sequence will continue until June 21. The rising sunlight in the northern hemisphere will start in summer.
The phenomenon of March 21 in the can be seen directly through the ‘Shanku’ and Nadiwalay instruments at the observatory.
Conference Series LLC invites all the participants across the globe to attend the International Conference on Dual Diagnosis Disorders on November 12-13, 2018 at Melbourne, Australia
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0:49 White House is 'keeping a close eye' on crisis at California's Oroville dam
1:26 Who's at the door? Principal visiting homes of each of her 1,003 students
2:23 One arrest as protesters block DeVos from D.C. middle school
0:18 Trump calls election rival Evan McMullin 'McMuffin' at rally
1:44 Trump administration putting 'Iran on notice'
4:07 Federal judge temporarily halts Trump’s travel ban
1:09 Dallas to Houston in 90 minutes? Texas bullet train makes that a reality
1:53 French officials: Louvre attack was 'terrorist in nature'
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Federal authorities are restricting access to multiple wilderness areas in northern New Mexico amid potential wildfire concerns.
The U.S. Forest Service says Santa Fe National Forest will close at 8 a.m. Friday. It’s the first national forest closure for New Mexico this season, while portions of national forests in neighboring Arizona already have closed.
Portions of three national park sites in New Mexico also will be off limits starting midnight Friday. The National Park Service announced backcountry within Bandelier National Monument, Pecos National Historical Park and Valles Caldera National Preserve will be closed.
The parks’ visitor centers will remain open. People can still hike parts of Bandelier and Pecos.
But Valles Caldera is suspending access to all fishing, horseback riding, biking and hiking, with the exception of ranger-led tours and hikes.
(NBC News) The fantasy romance “The Shape of Water” has taken home seven Golden Globe nominations, including Best Motion Picture Drama and Best Director for Guillermo Del Toro.
Its Best Drama competition includes the coming of age romance “Call Me By Your Name”, the World War II epic “Dunkirk”, the 70’s newspaper drama “The Post” and the small town tale, “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri”.
Another coming of age story, “Lady Bird”, grabbed a Best Musical or Comedy bid among its four nominations, as well as acting bids for Saoirse Ronan and Laurie Metcalf.
“Lady Bird’s” Best Musical or Comedy rivals include “The Disaster Artist”, the humorous horror hit “Get Out”, circus spectacle “The Greatest Showman”, and “I, Tonya”, about controversial former Olympic figure skater Tonya Harding.
The nominations also included Meryl Streep’s 31st Globe bid, Best Actress for “The Post”.
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March 28 Standard Chartered PLC
* Principal Finance Real Estate has led a real estate investment, together with GS Retail to acquire a 5,853 sqm site located in Insadong, Seoul
* $43.5 mln site is being acquired from Samsung Fire & Marine, who will continue to participate in the project as a finance provider
* site is slated for development into a mixed-use, integrated retail and hotel complex
* construction of the project is scheduled to commence in May 2017
* GS Retail is serving as the project’s development manager and will continue to manage the retail component of the project upon completion Further company coverage:
AUSTIN (KXAN) — With the first day of school only a few weeks away, caseworkers with Child Protective Services are hoping new backpacks filled with school supplies will help set up foster children for success.
On Monday morning, caseworkers filed into the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services office in north Austin to stock up on supplies for the children. The effort to outfit at least 1,500 foster children with backpacks is a partnership between CPS, Foster Angels of Central Texas and Partnerships for Children.
Since 2010, Foster Angels of Central Texas has helped fulfill more than 8,000 requests and provided assistance to 15,000 children in foster care. Learn more about how you can donate to the back-to-school effort here.
According to DFPS data, in June 207, Region 7 (Travis County area) had 1,631 children in foster care.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Panthers have exercised the fifth-year option on outside linebacker Shaq Thompson's contract.
Thompson is now under contract through the 2019 season.
Thompson started 14 games and had a career-high 75 tackles with six quarterback pressures and two sacks last season. Thompson is viewed as the long-term replacement for 13-year NFL veteran Thomas Davis, who may retire after next season.
The 2015 first-round draft pick from Washington has 206 tackles, three sacks, one interception, eight passes defenced and two fumble recoveries in three NFL seasons.
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Celtic midfielder Olivier Ntcham is anticipating a tough Europa League Round of 32 tie for the Bhoys after they were drawn to face Zenit St. Petersburg.
Brendan Rodgers' men have dropped into the Europa League after finishing third in their Champions League group.
Their reward is a tie against Roberto Mancini's Zenit, who currently sit in third spot in the Russian Premier League standings.
And Ntcham is expecting a tough clash, especially when it comes to travelling to Russia for the second leg.
"Celtic vs Zenit St Petersburg", Ntcham wrote on Twitter.
"Never easy to play in Russia.
"Go on Celtic", he added.
Celtic will play host to Zenit for the first leg on 15th February, before then taking a trip to Russia on 22nd February.
The Bhoys have been in superb form domestically this season and are yet to lose a game, however in Europe they have found results harder to come by and most recently lost 1-0 at home against Anderlecht in the Champions League.
Transcript for 1 dead after car plows into into pizzeria
We've got some breaking news when he gets to right now this is coming up when. Car has crashed into a sidewalk cafe. Outside of Paris killing an eight year old girl and injuring at least five others had this happen. At a pizza Rea just outside that town and parents can see it right there the driver was arrested nearby. Unclear right now if this was an intentional act and of course has been a series of car attacks recently we know of the one in Virginia. And it's also a week after an Algerian man drove his car into a group of its French soldiers. In more than a year after a truck attack in these France left dozens dead investigators on the scene trying to get the very latest as soon as we learn more information on this breaking news we'll bring it to you here.
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Eleanora Marie Driver, 86, of Carrollton died Tuesday, June 13, 2017. She was born January 31, 1931, in Cleburne County, Alabama to the late Monroe Jefferson Terrell and Willie Mae Chandler Terrell.
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In the December edition of Judo World, Rhiannon Jones heads to Japan - the home of judo - to look at the Tokyo Grand Slam and speak to two judo legends.
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Authorities Hope To Avoid Knee-Jerk Reaction To Crime Stats
A group of current and retired police chiefs are hoping to talk the Trump administration out of a return to what they see as a "lock 'em up" approach to law enforcement.
On Salah-Under comparisons: "It's not fair to compare them. Cengiz is just getting on the big stage of football, Momo is already a complete player."
On his work: "It's been said many times that I'm a special man. I like to upload a lot on social media, because the fans come closer to the club. The Roma fans deserve attention. Maybe this team can become one with a mentality closer to constant success, that is my dream and job."
Monchi, Roma's sporting director, spoke to the Premium Sport ahead of the Champions League clash between his side and Liverpool at Anfield.On the game: "We are in a very difficult moment because we have the desire to do something important but we need balance. Today, we will need an important attitude and mentality. It's also important two remember that this a two-legged tie."
Schuster's Farm is honoring 100 years of Camp Randall with a corn maze.
It features Bucky Badger and a corn mural that shows an arch with 1917 on the left and 2017 on the right.
Our Madison affiliate captured this video with it's 27 Sky Track Drone.
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New England Patriots’ quarterback Tom Brady passed Warren Moon for the most passing yards in a season by a 40-year-old early in the second quarter of the teams game against the Miami Dolphins.
🐐 jumps over 🌙. Tom Brady passes Warren Moon (3,678) for the most passing yards in a single season by a 40-year-old QB. #GoPats — New England Patriots (@Patriots) December 12, 2017
Heading into the game, Brady only needed 46 yards to break Moon’s record of 3,678 passing yards. The only 40-year-old quarterback left for Brady to pass is Brett Favre who threw for 4,202 during his 2009 season with the Minnesota Vikings.
With Brady averaging just over 300 yards a game, it’s only a matter of time until the seemingly ageless quarterback passes Favre and becomes owner of another NFL record.
Two tiger sisters battle it out for domain over their territory and the eligible males in their midst.
Lupita Nyong’o posed in a cute bomber jacket reppin’ Nakita from Wakanda.
She wore a custom ‘Nakia’ jacket by high-end streetwear brand, Fear of God. Ahhh! Can they make this into production? The beauty was noticeably absent from the Avengers: Infinity Wars premiere, so this photo might have been subtly showing some love as she hashtagged #AvengersInfinityWar.
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She paired the look with black shades, and continued to play with the hashtag, ending the post with #NakiaWasAbroad.
So cute! Beauties, would you wear this jacket? Tell us in the comment section.
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The great thing about the solar eclipse is it will be visible throughout the entire United States and parts of Canada.
Seeing the event in person will be dependent on clouds in your viewing area. If weather conditions prevent the eclipse from being seen on the ground in your location, you can still watch it, but it will have to be on a computer screen or another device.
The eclipse will be streamed live by numerous websites.
Here is a list of websites we have compiled for you that will stream it online:
NASA
EclipseStream
Astronomy.com
Timeanddate.com
You may also wish to search Google for other live solar eclipse streams.
With only three weeks left of his presidency, President Obama is working to save Obamacare and other key policies. The Washington Post's Dana Milbank and MSNBC's Ali Velshi discuss.
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ROCK ISLAND, Ill. — Authorities say two people have died after a tree branch fell on spectators during a fireworks display in western Illinois.
The Rock Island County Sheriff’s Office says the branch fell from a large oak tree outside the county courthouse in Rock Island around 9:40 p.m. Tuesday.
Dozens were sitting near the tree watching the fireworks when the branch fell about 25 feet (8 metres) and crushed some of the spectators. Some of those who weren’t hurt tried to lift the branch to free the people trapped beneath.
Authorities said 61-year-old Daniel Mendoza Sr. of Rock Island was pronounced dead at the scene. Seventy-two-year-old Lawrence Anderson of Moline died at a hospital.
Authorities have not provided the causes of death.
Five other people were injured.
No NFL players protested during the national anthem before early games as the league celebrated Veterans Day weekend by honoring the military.
The NFL Players Association had asked all players to observe a two-minute moment of silence before games to honor veterans.
Even players who have been protesting most of the season stood for the anthem this week, including the Seahawks’ Michael Bennett, who stood before Thursday night’s game. Titans receiver Rishard Matthews walked onto the field holding hands with soldiers and stood with teammates for the anthem for the first time since President Trump criticized players for protesting.
Former 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick began the protest movement last season. He remains unsigned and has filed a complaint that team owners colluded against him because of the protests — aimed at police brutality against African-Americans and other issues.
Dec 12(Reuters) - Chengdu Jafaantai Technology Co Ltd
* Says it received value-added-tax refund of 2.2 million yuan for its software products, on Dec. 8
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Bella Hadid, Jourdan Dunn, and Joan Smalls strut their stuff on the runway at the Brandon Maxwell fashion show held during New York Fashion Week on Tuesday night (February 14) in New York City.
The three ladies all rocked some fierce eye makeup and black dresses while walking in the show.
PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Bella Hadid
Bella opened up this week about how she has been having an emotional time during fashion week and she already cried twice.
10+ pictures inside of the ladies on the runway…
Around 400 climbers will embark on the journey to scale the 8,848-metre-high Mt Everest from mid-May, according to the NepalDepartment of Tourism.267 climbers have already started trekking from Namche to the Everest base camp. KATHMANDU: Nepalese officials are bracing for a "traffic jam" at Mount Everest this season due to a surge in the number of climbers eyeing to conquer the world's tallest peak.
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"There are so many things I've seen ... that just need to be fixed," Mike Hanson said Tuesday. "We can get it fixed."
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It's Tuesday and that means it's time for Cooking With Linux (without a net), sponsored and supported by Linux Journal. Today, I'm courting controversy by discussing numbers, OS popularity, and how to pick the right Linux distribution if you want to be where are the beautiful people hang out. And yes, I'll do it all live, without a net, and with a high probability of falling flat on my face.
The UAE ambassador expressed his best wishes of success to the Somali official in his new duties, noting the importance of developing bilateral relations to the higher good of both countries.
The Somali Mayor during the meeting which was held in the UAE embassy premises here, commended the deeply-rooted relations between the two countries and their peoples, hailing the developmental projects carried out by the UAE in different fields in Somalia.
The two sides mulled over the possibility of developing a twin ship between Abu Dhabi and Mogadishu, with Al Hammadi expressing UAE's readiness to provide all forms of support to the brotherly people of Somalia.
April 15 (Gracenote) - Results and standings from the Austrian championship matches on Saturday Saturday, April 15 FC Admira Wacker Moedling 2 SKN St. Polten 0 Rapid Vienna 3 Altach 0 Sturm Graz 1 SV Ried 0 Wolfsberger AC 0 Salzburg 2 Standings P W D L F A Pts 1 Salzburg 29 20 5 4 63 18 65 ------------------------- 2 Sturm Graz 29 16 3 10 47 27 51 3 Altach 29 15 5 9 41 39 50 ------------------------- 4 Austria Vienna 28 15 2 11 50 42 47 ------------------------- 5 FC Admira Wacker Moedling 29 11 6 12 28 40 39 6 Rapid Vienna 29 8 10 11 40 34 34 7 Wolfsberger AC 29 9 6 14 31 47 33 8 SKN St. Poelten 29 8 7 14 31 48 31 9 Mattersburg 28 8 6 14 28 42 30 ------------------------- 10 SV Ried 29 8 2 19 25 47 26 1: Champions League preliminary round 2-3: Europa League preliminary round 4: Europa League depending on domestic cup 10: Relegation Next Fixtures (GMT): Sunday, April 16 Mattersburg v Austria Vienna (1300)
As Susana Resende's fourth birthday approached, all she wanted to do was shop at her favorite grocery store, Renfroe's Market. Together, she and her mother found a way to do that and give to others at the same time. Kym Klass / Montgomery Advertiser
"Kids can come out early- ride a sheep.hop, on a mechanical bull; well have food trucks, music, its just a fun opportunity for families to come and enjoy," said Johnny Philipello, CEO of Buc Days.
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SAN ANTONIO (Dec. 10, 2017) - The San Antonio Spurs today announced that they have assigned guard Derrick White to the Austin Spurs of the NBA G League.
White played 14 minutes and registered 5 points and 2 assists in Austin's season opener on Nov. 4.
He is averaging 1.5 points and 1.5 rebounds in 7.8 minutes in six games with San Antonio.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Jiangsu Protruly Vision Technology Group Co Ltd:
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A bill going through Pierre is looking to limit the restrictions on concealed weapon permits in the state, but the Governor is also taking aim at the legislation. South Dakota is an open carry state, which means a person who legally owns a gun can openly carrying it in public.
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CANTON, Ohio (WHBC) – The Stark County Sheriff’s Office doesn’t have a whole lot to go in in connection with what’s believed to be a fatal hit-skip accident in NE Plain Township from last Thursday night.
The victim was not found until Sunday morning.
Investigators say evidence at the scene points toward a car-pedestrian crash, with the victim identified as 44-year-old Kimberly Thompson of Plain Township.
She was found alongside Diamond Street NE near Middlebranch Avenue.
Relatives and friends who were searching for her made the discovery.
Anyone with information on the crash should contact the sheriff’s office at 330-430-3800.
With the regular season in the books and open season for Moments hunting having ended, it feels like as good a time as any for a re-ranking of the top Moments cards we’ve seen in MyTEAM this year.
The following are the top Moments from a regular season oozing with transcendent individual performances and whether they’re worth your MT.
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Transitioning From Military To Civilian Life Can Be Especially Difficult For Female Veterans The number of female veterans has been growing rapidly, but leaving the military carries its own challenges for women. Mental health experts have begun focusing more on their transition to the civilian world.
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WAND) – The death of a Bloomington woman remains an active investigation, police say.
Officers want anyone with information about the death of Haileigh Eichhorn to come forward. The 26-year-old woman disappeared on April 28, 2013, before investigators found her body on May 7 of that year in rural Stanford.
McLean County Coroner Beth Kimmerling ruled her death as a fatal assault after performing an autopsy.
Police say they want more details about the days leading up to Eichhorn’s death. The contacts people should reach out to are Detective Matthew Dick (309-434-2475, mdick@cityblm.org) and Detective John Heinlen (309-434-2672, jheinlen@cityblm.org).
Anonymous tips can go to Crime Stoppers of McLean County by calling (309)828-1111. A reward of up to $1,000 could be available for information.
The main topic for discussion at Monday night’s Dresden City Board meeting was the possibility of providing local homes and businesses with a high-speed fiber internet network capable of meeting the technological requirements of today and for many years to come.
In other business, board members considered a request by the Dresden Police Department for them to exchange their current firearms for a newer model that has an added safety feature.
(See compete story in Dec. 6th issue of the Dresden Enterprise.)
WWE legend Ric Flair was put in a medically induced coma and will undergo surgery, according to TMZ Sports.
Legacy Talent LLC, which represents the wrestling icon, has asked for "prayers and positive energy."
Are u a Fan/Friend of Ric Flair?If so, we need prayers & positive energy 4 our Living Legend as he is dealing w/some tough medical issues🙏🏻 — MelindaMorrisZanoni (@LegacyTalentCEO) August 14, 2017
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At first the agency said the 68-year-old's hospitalization was "routine monitoring" with "no reason to panic."
Yes,Ric in hosp 4routine monitoring.No reason2panic.Yes,many thx2his fiancé&hospstaff.No excuses Ric wld want u2go out 2nite NaturBoy style! — MelindaMorrisZanoni (@LegacyTalentCEO) August 13, 2017
A later post made the hospitalization sound more serious, saying Flair is "dealing with some tough medical issues."
Pro Wrestling Sheet is reporting that the issue is heart releated.
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The Jefferson Educational Society explored classic blues tunes Thursday evening.
A group of Erie area musicians performed the Story of Blues.
It covered the deep history of the genre with several classics from blues icons like B.B. King, T-Bone Walker, Bo Diddley and many more.
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Pulled is coming to Theatre at The Mill for one night only on Thursday, October 12.
Pulled is an uncompromising comedy drama about female sexuality and the social media generation from one of the most exciting and authentic new voices in Irish theatre, Niamh Moroney.
Meet Amanda and Michelle as they retrace their drink-fuelled steps from the night before through a trail of Twitter, Facebook and selfies and tackle such existential questions as, How did I get here? Did I pull?
Hungover, emotional and gloriously unapologetic, these two man-eating ‘young wans’ strut their stuff in front of their imagined social media audience, in a performance that pushes buttons and boundaries… until Michelle finds herself maybe-possibly-probably in need of the morning after pill, and they’re reminded that there’s a price to be paid.
Tickets for Pulled are available from Box Office on 028 9034 0202 or online at theatreatthemill.com
MIAMI (AP)  Police used a stun gun multiple times on an unruly American Airlines passenger before removing him from a Miami to Chicago.
An American Airlines statement says crew members asked the man to get off the plane after he had a "disagreement" with another passenger on Sunday night. Flight 2446 was still at the Miami International Airport gate when the incident occurred. The man refused to leave and the crew began deplaning passengers.
The statement says during that process, a physical altercation broke out between the two passengers.
Passenger videos show police zapping the man as they struggled to get him off the plane. He kept asking why they were removing him.
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The plane left an hour late.
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The Ohio Valley Indigenous Music Festival returns to Springboro, Ohio the weekend of August 26-27, featuring Native American music, folk music, workshops, and more.
Musician and organizer Douglas Blue Feather joins Elaine Diehl to preview the free, family-friendly weekend, now in its second year in this new location.
Emmy winner Stephen Hopkins has inked with Circle of Confusion. The multihyphenate most recently directed and exec produced Fox’s 24: Legacy and Showtime’s House of Lies and also directed and produced the 2016 Jesse Owens biopic Race for Focus Features.
The filmmaker’s next project is producing Against All Enemies, the political thriller starring Kristen Stewart as iconic actress Jean Seberg.
Hopkins won an Emmy for directing 2004’s The Life and Death of Peter Sellers, starring Geoffrey Rush and Charlize Theron, which premiered in competition at Cannes that year. He also scored Emmy noms for USA Network’s Traffic (Outstanding Miniseries, 2004) and two for Fox’s 24 in 2002 — one as director and the other as producer. The latter show also was Hopkins’ first U.S, TV pilot, and he directed and co-exec-produced Season 1 of the Kiefer Sutherland action drama. He also has two DGA noms under his belt, for 24 and Life and Death of Peter Sellers.
He continues to be repped by CAA and Katz Golden Rosenman LLP.
Blue Jays third baseman Josh Donaldson exited Thursday’s contest with what appears to be an aggravation of the calf injury that has plagued him on and off since early in Spring Training, as MLB.com’s Gregor Chisholm writes. Donaldson doubled into the right field corner but came up lame after rounding first base and ultimately hobbled into second base. There’s no word on the extent of the injury just yet, but Donaldson began to walk off the field almost immediately after play had halted, and Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi tweets that a trip to the disabled list is a possibility. The 2015 American League MVP missed a significant portion of Spring Training and had a brief flare-up of the injury this past weekend.
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JOHANNESBURG, April 5 South Africa's Treasury on Wednesday said the departure of its Director General Lungisa Fuzile, whose contract was due to end in May 2018, was now imminent.
The Treasury said in a statement that Fuzile had been indicating his desire to leave the department for some time, and in the past few days he has been focusing on ensuring a smooth hand over to new Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba.
Fuzile's departure would follow that of his former boss Pravin Gordhan, who was sacked in a cabinet reshuffle and replaced by Gigaba. (Reporting by Olivia Kumwenda-Mtambo; Editing by Joe Brock)
Next Thursday, Dundee City Council will meet to decide how it intends to save more than £12 million from its spending next year.
Council leaders insist they will find a budget that protects frontline services – though critics claim further cuts, combined with price rises for several public services, will impact negatively on the public.
The Tele wants to know what you think. Where should the cuts be made? Who’s to blame for them? And what areas should be protected from the squeeze on cash?
Tell us below, and we’ll reveal the full results as part of our build-up to budget day next week.
At least six persons were injured in a roadside explosion in Quetta city of Pakistan on Monday, police said.
As many as four security personnel and two civilians were injured when the roadside bomb targeted the vehicle of the Frontier Corps personnel who were on a routine patrol.
The injured were rushed to a local hospital, Dawn online reported.
An investigation has been initiated into the matter.
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A Calgary man who was out on bail while waiting an appeal of his conviction for fatally stabbing his neighbour 37 times is back in custody for allegedly breaching the conditions of his release. Nicholas Rasberry, 32, was sentenced to seven years for manslaughter in the May 2013 death of school teacher Craig Kelloway.
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James Rossen of the Food and Resource Center in Ardmore talks about the KTEN Feeding Families Food Drive and how it benefits the clients of his organization.
CLEVELAND — A Muslim-American radio host has received a court judgment in his favour in his federal lawsuit against a neo-Nazi website publisher because the defendant never responded to the Ohio case in court.
Dean Obeidallah accused The Daily Stormer’s publisher, Andrew Anglin, of falsely labeling him as the “mastermind” behind a deadly bombing at concert in England last year.
Cleveland.com reports neither Anglin nor any attorney for him responded, so the court entered a finding of default Tuesday. Obeidallah’s attorneys said they had tried unsuccessfully to reach or locate Anglin or his legal representative through emails, private investigators and notices in a Columbus-area legal publication.
Obeidallah didn’t request a specific amount of damages. In that situation, judges typically have a hearing to determine the amount.
No such hearing has been scheduled.
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U.S. President Donald Trump's trade chief said on Monday that the World Trade Organization is losing its focus on trade negotiations in favor of litigation and needed to rethink how it defines developing economies.
BUENOS AIRES: U.S. President Donald Trump's trade chief said on Monday that the World Trade Organization is losing its focus on trade negotiations in favor of litigation and needed to rethink how it defines developing economies.
"We need to clarify our understanding of development within the WTO. We cannot sustain a situation in which new rules can only apply to a few and that others will be given a pass in the name of self-proclaimed development status," U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer told the opening session of the WTO's ministerial meeting in Buenos Aires.
(Reporting by Luc Cohen and David Lawder)
Interior no. 2 details his intention and rationale for reassigning more senior executives Top Story
"Mainstream style is now hipster style," she observed. "But here's the thing: Hipster style is just queer style, particularly queer women's style.
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A big screen showing of Spice World The Movie comes to the Odeon Milton Keynes for one spsecial showing next month.
September marks 20 years since the film was originally released. And the 6pm showing on Friday, September 29, will be a nostalgia-filled chance to re-live whatever the plot was (not sure, but Richard E Grant was in it)
A Brunswick county teen charged last year with causing a friend’s death is set for a plea agreement.
The District Attorney says Devin Harris was scheduled to enter a plea yesterday.
Harris is charged with manslaughter in the crash that killed 13-year-old Caleb Smith last February.
A grand jury had previously indicted him on charges of misdemeanor death by motor vehicle, reckless driving, speeding, unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and no operator’s license.
He has been in jail under a $2 million dollar bond since April.
He was jailed on a charge of removing his electronic monitoring bracelet.
Here are the top playmakers from the Cowboys’ 30-10 win over the Giants
The Dallas Cowboys found enough big plays, including a 50-yard touchdown catch by Dez Bryant and a 54-yard reception by Cole Beasley to pull away against the New York Giants 30-10 at Met Life Stadium.
April 3 Tallgrass Energy Partners Lp
* Tallgrass Energy Partners acquires approximate 25 percent interest in Rockies Express Pipeline
* Tallgrass Energy Partners Lp - deal for $400 million
* Tallgrass Energy Partners Lp - acquisition increases Tep's ownership interest in Rex to approximately 50 percent
* Tallgrass Energy Partners Lp - expect transaction to be immediately accretive to unitholders
* Tallgrass Energy Partners - intend to recommend to board of general partner that Tep increase its quarterly distributions for Q2 and Q3 of 2017
* Tallgrass Energy Partners - recommend to increase quarterly distributions for Q2 and Q3 of 2017 by aggregate of at least $0.40 per unit on annualized basis Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
PHOENIX (AP) — A transient suspected in a Phoenix homicide has been arrested after police found him at a bus stop trying to leave town.
Police say 39-year-old Joshua Leonard is jailed on suspicion of first-degree murder.
A $500,000 bond was set Monday at Leonard’s initial court appearance. He doesn’t have a court-appointed attorney yet.
Police say they found 66-year-old Gilbert Allard dead inside an apartment with obvious signs of trauma last Thursday.
Police identified Leonard as a suspect after witness interviews and evidence gathered at the scene.
He was located Sunday at a bus station attempting to leave Phoenix and was arrested without incident.
Police say Leonard allegedly made statements implicating himself in the case.
They say Leonard and Allard recently met and their relationship was reportedly based on illegal drug use.
Ryan (upper body) will be out of action for a period of 7-to-10 days, Kevin Kurz of The Athletic Bay Area reports.
The rookie defenseman missed Saturday's tilt with the Canucks with the injury, and with the timeline given, he looks set to miss at least three more. Expect the Sharks to provide more information on Ryan's condition as he gets closer to a return, but in the meantime, the recently recalled Tim Heed appears set to get a solid run of games on San Jose's blue line.
JACKSON-STOPS in High Street, Goring, is one of six offices covering the south of England and providing a wide range of property services, writes director Tim Sherston.
Working in close partnership with the Newbury and London offices, we are the ideal starting point for you if you’re looking to buy or sell property in Berkshire and South Oxfordshire.
We market a choice of town and country houses for sale which includes period and character properties, listed buildings, new homes and country houses. These range from apartments, cottages and farmhouses as well as barn conversions, equestrian properties, properties with land and waterside properties.
With one of the most experienced estate agency teams in Goring, we have a wealth of local knowledge and a well-established reputation in the Berkshire and Oxfordshire property market.
Jackson-Stops Goring will be closed from Friday, December 22, until 9am on Tuesday, January 2.
In the meantime, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
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Rather than drawing a new line and taking a lead in European affairs after they joined the bloc, the British stuck to their nostalgic dream of reliving the past
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Spartan Energy Corp
* Spartan Energy Corp announces increased 2017 production guidance and second quarter financial and operating results
* Increasing 2017 annual production guidance to 21,600 boe/d from 21,080 boe/d, representing annual production per share growth of 14%.
* Maintaining 2017 drilling and maintenance capital budget of $145 million
* Spartan Energy Corp qtrly ffo $0.26
* Qtrly average production of 22,061 boe/d, comprised of 92% oil and liquids, representing an increase of 143%
* Production costs in quarter were $18.47 per boe, up from $17.56 in Q1 of 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
After struggling against the Rangers in 2016, the Astros must field a team that can stand toe to toe with the division rivals. Perhaps the biggest storyline for the 2016 Astros was how they were thoroughly dominated by the division rival Texas Rangers.
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The Spanish government approved an emergency decree on Friday allowing companies based in Catalonia to move elsewhere in the country, as tensions deepened over separatist leaders' threats to declare the region independent.
A trickle of businesses announcing a move out of Catalonia was threatening to become a torrent as Gas Natural Fenosa, Spain’s largest domestic energy company, decided to transfer its headquarters from Barcelona to Madrid.
CaixaBank, Catalonia’s biggest bank and the third-largest in Spain, also decided to transfer its registered domicile to Valencia due to "the current political and social situation in Catalonia."
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Police can now release the name of the woman killed in a workplace accident in Rolleston on Monday 12 June.
She was Kamila Mun of Mairehau and aged in her early 50s.
WorkSafe are investigating the accident.
BELLEVUE, Wash. (AP) — A Seattle-area company has removed a school shooting video game off of its online platform following widespread backlash.
The “Active Shooter” video game was pulled days before it was to be released on the video-game marketplace Steam.
Valve Corp. as Steam’s parent company said Tuesday that it was removing the computer video game because the developer was a “troll with a history of customer abuse.”
The game was developed by Revived Games, published by Acid and lead by a person named Ata Berdiyev, who had previously been kicked off of the platform under a different business name.
The game allows players to re-create school shootings by stalking school hallways and racking up kills.
It was condemned by the parents of students killed during a Florida school shooting in February.
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A man and a teenager are facing charges after a New Year’s Eve shooting on the Burin Peninsula.
A 16-year-old boy was taken to hospital in serious condition Saturday night. The two accused are aged 17 and 33.
If you started Cole Beasley last year against Green Bay, you probably won your week.
Can the Dallas Cowboys receiver repeat his epic performance against the Packers again this weekend?
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The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court on Wednesday called for the arrest and surrender of Saif al-Islam Gadhafi, who is wanted on war crimes charges for allegedly suppressing opposition to the rule of his father, former Libya ruler Moammar Gadhafi. On Sunday, Saif al-Islam's lawyer said his client had been released under an amnesty law passed by parliament from prison in the eastern Libyan town of Zintan, where he had been held since 2011. ICC prosecutor Fatou Bensouda said in a statement that her office was trying to verify...
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Baku. 7 April. REPORT.AZ/ Within the framework of the Geneva format, the US will launch a political process to determine the future of Syria regarding the governance structure in this country.
Report informs citing KSL 5 TV, the US secretary of State Rex Tillerson said.
Tillerson added that the US strike “clearly indicates the president is willing to take decisive action”.
On the night of April 7, more than 50 cruise missiles were fired at Air Base in Homs province, Syria.
President Donald Trump says strike on Syria in the 'vital national security interest' of the United States.
@TBrownABC7 That’s Officer Jose Sanchez from the 015th District. I used to work with him. That’s his entire spirit. He never has a bad day. — Chigirl (@leggyone2) July 4, 2018
A Chicago cop caught on tape dancing with community members is making Chicago proud.An ABC7 Chicago viewer submitted a video of Officer Jose Sanchez, 15th district, dancing in the Austin neighborhood.According to that viewer, Officer Sanchez told residents that Austin is his neighborhood, too, and he loves to get out and have a good time with the community.Some of Officer's Sanchez friends tweeted at ABC7 Chicago to say that he always has a great spirit and never has a bad day.
Newton has been slammed for sexism after he laughed and joked at a question being asked by a female.
Jourdan Rodrigue quizzed the NFL quarterback on tactics and route strategy.
And Newton has been accused of making degrading remarks and universally slammed.
He apologised today for his comments on Wednesday.
But now Charlotte Observer reporter Rodrigue has been forced to apologise herself for comments she made on Twitter in the past.
"I apologise for the offensive tweets from my Twitter account from 4/5 years ago. There is no excuse for these tweets and the sentiment behind them. I am deeply sorry and apologise," she said.
When one California couple took their $8 million Gulfstream IV in for a gut renovation, the top priority was their jet-setting pets. Their objective: dog-proof the jet to accommodate the trio of 150-pound Moscow Watchdogs.
The puppy-proof plane was recently featured on an episode of CNBC's "Secret Lives of the Super Rich."
Leaking roofs. Busted doors and windows. Meth labs next door. Welcome to Portland's new slum -- the no-tell motel.
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Reps to investigate NDPC over alleged $1.5bn national revenue loss
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U.S. drug distributor Cardinal Health said on Tuesday it would buy medical device maker Medtronic's medical supplies businesses for $6.1 billion in cash.
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Cardinal Health is acquiring the patient care, deep vein thrombosis and nutritional insufficiency units from Medtronic.
The businesses encompass 23 product categories across multiple market settings, including brands such as Curity, Kendall, Dover, Argyle and Kangaroo.
Cardinal Health said it would finance the acquisition with cash and $4.5 billion in new debt.
(Reporting by Akankshita Mukhopadhyay in Bengaluru; Editing by Sriraj Kalluvila)
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – A Missouri woman claims in court that she was repeatedly sexually assaulted by both a guard and a mental health counselor while she was an inmate at the Chillicothe Correctional Center.
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Well, I didn't think that the Suns would win a single game last week but they surprised me with a win over the Raptors at home. And the close loss to the Jazz was a little surprising to.
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While owners associated with John Magnier's Coolmore operation hope to make headlines with Mendelssohn May 5 at the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (G1), the Irish breeder is expected to make headlines next month in the art world as well.
Bloomberg reports that Magnier is selling an Amedeo Modigliani nude estimated at $150 million at Sotheby's Impressionist and modern art sale May 14 in New York. Click for Bloomberg's full story.
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Forbes released its list of the 10 highest-paid DJs for 2017 and it includes many of our 97.1 AMP Radio favorites! Calvin Harris, The Chainsmokers, and Zedd were just a few to nab one of the coveted spots.
David Guetta explained to Forbes, “When I started, our music was underground. There was no such thing as DJ music that would be on the radio”.
So much has changed since Guetta started. All of the earnings from this year’s list (and recent years) come from festivals, multiple club residencies, and collaborations with other artists.
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Calvin Harris – $48.5 million Tiesto – $39 million The Chainsmokers – $38 million Skrillex – $30 million Steve Aoki – $29.5 million Diplo – $28.5 million David Guetta – $25 million Marshmello – $21 million Martin Garrix – $19.5 million Zedd – $19 million
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Late next year, visitors will be able to interact with thousands of butterflies of many different species at the Butterfly Palladium in Buena Park.
The main focus of the butterfly sanctuary is the greenhouse, which will house the butterflies. The 17,000 square foot and 60 feet high glass atrium will feature rainforest plants and waterfalls. In addition, the lobby will contain the world’s largest jellyfish aquarium. Visitors will also be able to enjoy a 3D theatre, a hummingbird exhibit, bee colonies, and more.
At approximately 53,000 square feet, the Butterfly Palladium is expected to attract over 900,000 visitors a year. Construction began on the project following a ground breaking ceremony in May of last year. The Palladium will be located at 7711 Beach Boulevard, the site of the former Movieland Wax Museum, only half a mile from Knott’s Berry Farm.
SD#83 students take part in the annual Pirate Loppet at Larch Hills
Bastion Elementary’s Ellie Giesbrecht and Danica Le Blanc wave the Jolly Roger for skiers making their way to the finish line in the Pirate Loppet. Lachlan Labere/Salmon Arm Observer
Through fog, snowfall and the smoke of cannonade, School District #83 students sailed up the trails of the Larch Hills ski area Friday morning, Feb. 2, for the annual Pirate Loppet.
Pirates, teachers and parents participated in the elementary school cross-country event, skiing one-, two- and five-kilometre routes.
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Key West, Nikki Beach's new seafood restaurant, will debut December 18.
Jack Penrod, who founded the international hospitality chain with locations in France, Spain, Morocco, and Turkey, is behind the concept, which debuted at Nikki Beach Dubai early this year.
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Situated on the ground floor of the luxury beach club, which is located in Miami Beach's South of Fifth neighborhood, Key West has the vibe of a rustic seaside bar, with whitewashed walls, beach furniture, and blue and white accents.
Rangers executive VP of communications John Blake announced on Tuesday that the Rangers acquired pitcher Eddie Gamboa from the Rays in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations. The Rangers moved Jake Diekman and Prince Fielder to the 60-day disabled list to make room on the 40-man roster.
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Money raised from the 2016 Holbeach Town and Country Fayre was donated to six charities by the Holbeach United Services Club during a cheque presentation on December 14.
A total of £1,050 was shared between the 3rd Holbeach Town Scouts Group, Lincolnshire Integrated Voluntary Emergency Service (LIVES), Lincolnshire and Nottingham shire Air Ambulance, 2430 Holbeach (Squadron) Air Cadets, Holbeach Hospital and Holbeach In Bloom.
Highlights from the fayre in June included Punch and Judy shows, donkey rides, comedy bingo, live music, a double decker bus selling fish and chips, tractor antics, Mickey and Minnie Mouse and the annual World Cabbage Hurling competition.
Andrew French, organiser of the Holbeach Town and Country Fayre, said: “People had spent a lot of time and thought on setting up the fayre year and it went very, very well.”
Pictured are the chosen charity representatives at the cheque presentation. Photo (TIM WILSON): SG141216-100TW.
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The world's largest pork producer put its best case before jurors Wednesday to debunk claims that its waste is responsible for stenches so foul and attracts so many flies that life for rural neighbors is miserable.
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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday asserted that merely filing of the FIR by the CBI against Trinamool Congress leaders in the Narada tape case did not mean that their guilt have been proved. Describing it as a “political game,” Banerjee, who is also the TMC chief, said, “We will fight it out politically”. “Because they (CBI) have filed the FIR, does it mean their guilt is proved? Let them (the CBI) first prove the guilt. There is no cause for any worry,” she told reporters at the state secretariat.
Twelve Trinamool Congress leaders, including party MPs and the state ministers besides an IPS officer have been booked by the CBI for alleged corruption in the Narada sting scam in which they have purportedly been caught on camera accepting money.
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“We buy bargains and sell cheap” is the business approach for Ollies, according to company spokesperson Jerry Altland.
Come Nov. 1, Ollies will be opening a 25,000 square foot store at Manaport Plaza at Sudley and Rixlew Roads, across from Manassas Mall.
Ollie’s, in business for over 35 years, is a value-oriented retailer, offering 30 to 70 percent off retail prices for all manner of goods, according to Atland.
Ollies will be hiring 40 to 50 people for its opening. will be open Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m, and Sunday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The stores will be open Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m, and Sunday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
ISTANBUL (AP) -- The head of the Turkish soccer federation says the country will bid to host the 2024 European Championship.
Federation president Yildirim Demiroren says Turkey will formally submit its bid on March 2, its fourth effort to host the European Championship.
Turkey had bid to host the final games of Euro 2020 but later withdrew its application saying it would concentrate efforts on 2024.
Demiroren says ''Turkey is the only country in Europe and in the world to have invested in 32 stadiums in the past few years ... We believe that this time, as the (federation) and the people, we deserve to win this.''
BULL ARM, N.L. — There’s some good economic news in cash-strapped Newfoundland today as a ceremony marks the wind-up of construction for the massive Hebron oil platform.
It will be towed next month from Bull Arm to its destination about 350 kilometres southeast of St. John’s.
Hebron is expected to start producing oil later this year in a field estimated to contain more than 700 million barrels of oil.
The $14-billion project employed more than 3,500 people at the height of construction.
Total costs have almost tripled and oil prices have dropped since the Hebron project was first announced 10 years ago for an estimated price of $5 billion.
The governing Liberals say Hebron will generate $10 billion in royalties and benefits over the next 20 years — less than half what the former Tory government estimated.
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March 29 MediaTek Inc:
* Says its subsidiary will fully acquire Airoha Technology at T$110 per share
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Will Syrian Al Qaeda hostage Matthew Schrier save himself or stay with his fellow American prisoner?
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - A high-profile sexual misconduct case that cost 12 Northern California officers their jobs is fizzling in court.
Charges were dismissed this week against an officer and a former sheriff's deputy charged with sexually abusing the teen daughter of an Oakland police dispatcher. A judge earlier tossed out the criminal case against a third former officer.
Three other former officers have pleaded guilty to misdemeanors and have paid small fines. A misdemeanor case is still pending against one other.
The two latest cases to be dismissed unraveled when a judge ruled Wednesday that former sheriff's deputy Ricardo Perez didn't know the teen was 17-years-old when they engage in consensual sex. Prosecutors on Thursday dismissed a similar case filed against Oakland police officer Giovanni LoVerde.
Oakland paid the woman nearly $1 million to settle her abuse claims.
A look back at some of the best moments from the humans on the Orville.
SFA's Kyle Keller is currently sitting in third place of the 2018 INFINITI Coach's Challenge.
The challenge started off with 42 NCAA basketball coaches who were representing charity's in their community. Keller is playing for the Nacogdoches United Way. As of Friday afternoon, Keller was sitting in third place in round 2 voting.
"It takes about three seconds to vote at voteforcoachk.com," Keller said. "It's $100,000. It is the cheapest way to give back. We are not asking you to right a check. We are just asking you to push a button."
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At Various times Trump has had to release his tax information. Given the number of law suits that are active, he must have done so very recently. In addition he has stated that he has borrowed money for his campaign and the banks would have required the information in order to approve the loans. He could release the information this afternoon, if he wanted to.
What ever in those taxes must be damaging considering the number of voters that want them released.
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Residents on an Edinburgh street have been evacuated after a body was found in a flat.
Halmyre Street in the Leith area of the capital is currently on lockdown after the call was made to police at 9.40am this morning.
As a result of the discovery, the building the body was found in was evacuated to allow for the emergency services to conduct an investigation.
Sean Cooper on Twitter said: "Incident in halmyer street leith just now. Police, fire dept and ambulances in attendance. Road currently closed."
A police spokeswoman said: “Police in Edinburgh were called to a flat in Halmyre Street around 9.40am on Tuesday 24th April following a report of a death.
“The Scottish Fire & Rescue Service were called to support officers at the scene and the building was evacuated as a precaution while enquiries were conducted.
A 24 story building in London went up in flames on Wednesday. So far 6 are confirmed dead. No one on the top three floors survived. Apparently the buildings sprinklers malfunctioned, and no alarms went off. Reports say that the building’s owners have been aware of the fire hazard for some time.
While this is a tragedy, the real story is about one man who was outside, watching the building being engulfed in flames. This real life superhero spotted a baby being dropped out of a window on the 10th story of the building. The man ran forward and miraculously caught the infant.
Baby is "Miraculously" Caught After Being Thrown Out of 10th floor Window of the Burning #GrenfellTower #LondonFire pic.twitter.com/HqHd7zjNr3 — ~Marietta️ (@MDavisbot) June 14, 2017
Simply amazing. Just think about how far a 10 story drop is and this man somehow safely caught the baby.
Give this man a medal!
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Fernando Alonso and McLaren have played down reports suggesting the Spaniard will definitely compete in the 2018 24 Hours of Le Mans. The news follows the shock revelation in Bahrain this weekend that Alonso will sit out Monaco next month to make a bid for victory in the equally famous Indy 500.
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UPDATE 1-Nike, Sanrio, Universal Studios face EU probe over sale terms
BRUSSELS, June 14 U.S. sports goods maker Nike , Comcast's Universal Studios and Hello Kitty owner Sanrio found themselves in EU antitrust regulators' crosshairs on Wednesday over the way they control the sale of products in the bloc.
A man in his 70s has died in a single vehicle crash in Co Monaghan on Friday.
The man was driving in the Lakeview area in Castleblayney around 1.45pm when it is understood his car left the road and struck a wall.
Gardaí along with local fire and emergency services were called to the scene and the man was pronounced dead a short time later.
His body was removed to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda where a postmortem examination will be carried out.
Garda forensic collision investigators are examining the scene and local diversions are in place. The local coroner has been notified.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Castleblayney Garda station at 042- 974 7902, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.
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Well Dressed Mannequins is the brainchild of Singer/Songwriter Denver Saunders with Jarom Horner and Paul Bates. They envisioned a way to take thought invoking and conceptual songwriting and turn it into a sound that is not only dance worthy, but also makes you want to sing along. This night they'll be joined on stage by Dorothy Lane and Perfect Score.
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Saturday, February 4
Doors 6:30PM / Show 7:30PM
Turner Hall Ballroom
Join The Salford Lads Club, Pretend, and Parallel Blondes (members of GGOOLLDD, MARITIME, DECIBULLY, and MARK WALDOCH) for an evening of tributes to THE SMITHS, MORRISSEY, THE PRETENDERS and BLONDIE. A portion of every ticket sold benefits American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and Pablove.
LONDON (Reuters) - Maria Lasitskene became the first Russian to win a gold medal at the World Championships in London after successfully defending her high jump title on Saturday.
The 24-year-old, competing as an authorised neutral athlete, stretched her unbeaten streak to 25 competitions by clearing 2.03 metres to triumph in the London Stadium.
Having already secured gold, Lasitskene tried to beat the Russian national record and her own personal best by jumping 2.08m but she failed on all three attempts.
Yuliia Levchenko of Ukraine won her first major global medal by taking silver after clearing a personal best height of 2.01m, while Kamila Licwinko of Poland, who cleared 1.99m, won bronze.
Nick Summers' welcome back show! Dysconnected is 3 awesome musicians performing a variety of acoustic original covers from the 50s to today!
WASHINGTON (AP) — US consumer prices rose 0.6 percent in January, biggest increase in nearly four years.
Welcome to the live blog for all the latest on Sunderland AFC for Wednesday, February 15.
The Black Cats jetted off to New York for a four day team bonding trip on Monday which David Moyes hopes will bring the squad together and help integrate the three new January signings.
It's day three of that trip today as they were pictured and videod running around Central Park yesterday.
So where do Sunderland go from here? And should that trip go ahead? We've got all the analysis right here.
As always we also want to hear from you! If you have any opinion on a matter we discuss in the blog or anything Sunderland related, please tweet us at @ChronicleSAFC with your views and they could be featured, and discussed.
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April 24 (Reuters) - Eastern Pioneer Driving School Co Ltd :
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Anna Haotanto was 21 when she set her first major financial goal: buy her parents a home before she turned 30.
At 28, she handed them a new set of house keys, and by the time her milestone birthday rolled around she was officially a millionaire.
Haotanto is not the founder of a multi-million-dollar tech start-up, nor did she grow up with money. In fact, quite the opposite: As a teenager, her family was saddled with thousands of dollars in credit card debts and ever-increasing rents on their apartment in Singapore after the 1997 Asian Financial Crisis caused her parents' textiles business to go bust.
But for Haotanto, it was that experience that pushed her to avoid the same pitfalls.
"If you're not born privileged, you always worry about losing it," Haotanto told CNBC Make It. "I wanted to make sure I properly understood how to manage my money."
“Selves and Others,” an exhibition at the headquarters of the National Bank of Greece Cultural Foundation, comprises 400 oil paintings, drawings, sculptures, photographs and, mainly, portraits, by celebrated artists from the personal collection of the great Greek stage designer Dionysis Fotopoulos. The show at the Eynardou Mansion will be inaugurated at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, December 12, and opening hours are Tuesdays to Fridays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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IBM Can't Exit FCA Suit Over Emergency Response Program
Law360, Chicago (October 6, 2017, 5:19 PM EDT) -- An Illinois federal judge ruled Friday that IBM Corp. can’t escape a whistleblower suit over $50 million in allegedly false claims for federal grant funds meant for an emergency response project, saying there is enough evidence for a jury to ponder the majority of the suit’s charges.
In his ruling on IBM’s motion for summary judgment, U.S. District Judge Thomas Durkin largely rejected the company’s efforts to dodge relator Michael McGee’s False Claims Act suit over a Cook County, Illinois, program to install mobile telecommunications platforms...
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TCU head coach Jim Schlossnagle approaches the mound in the eighth inning of the NCAA Fort Worth Super Regional at Lupton Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas on Sunday, June 11, 2017. TCU won 8-1 to win the series. (Rose Baca/The Dallas Morning News)
TCU athletic director Jeremiah Donati has been careful about discussing the reports linking baseball coach Jim Schlossnagle to the pending opening at Mississippi State.
Donati initially declined comment Wednesday at Big 12 spring meetings before relenting slightly.
"I'll just generally say that whatever comes from it, we're in a position of strength and we'll be OK," Donati said.
TCU has two well-regarded assistants who could be strong candidates if Schlossnagle leaves in Bill Mosiello and Kirk Sarloos, who reportedly will be interviewing at Rice.
PALERMO, N.Y. -- It could take weeks for investigators to identify the badly decomposed body found Monday in Oswego County.
A body was found around 5:30 p.m. in a patch of woods in Palermo. The badly decomposed remains were "deep" in the woods on 54 Craw Road's 9-acre lot, said Trooper Jack Keller, a New York State Police spokesman.
Investigators are using dental records to identify the skeletal remains -- a process that could take weeks, Keller said on Friday.
The body initially appeared to be a male, Keller said. He wasn't sure if it would be possible for medical examiners to determine exactly how the person died.
A manufactured one-family home is on the Craw Road property, Oswego County property records show. The lot is owned by U.S. Bank Trust National Association in California.
Body found in woods in Oswego County
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The head of a Russian advertising agency tasked with decorating Moscow facades ahead of the football World Cup used the opportunity to commission a 12-story high mural of his wife.
The portrait shows Novatek Art director Ivan Panteleev's wife Daria in a gym kit holding a football against the backdrop of a bright blue sky. Cartoon birds fly around her.
"This is the mural with which we are welcoming all foreigners to Russia and inviting them to the football games!" Novatek Art wrote in a description of the picture on social media.
The funding for the facade in Zhulebino district came from the Moscow city budget, Panteleev told Reuters. It is one of four World Cup murals co-sponsored by the city's public relations committee.
"It's true that the model for this painting was my wife," Panteleev said, adding that with such large paintings artists need to rely on a photograph and in this case the model was his wife.
RACINE, Wis. (AP) - A contractor demolishing a house in southeastern Wisconsin has retrieved a Purple Heart from the rubble.
Dan Macemon (MACE'-muhn) stopped demolition of the Racine home last week after he saw a box fall from the attic. Macemon opened the box and found the Purple Heart given to Albert Weaver. The medal is awarded to those wounded or killed in combat.
Justin Turner told WISN-TV that his father had owned the property for more than 50 years and that the Purple Heart belonged to his uncle.
Turner says it's "amazing" that Macemon found the war medal in the debris, and that "it's going to mean a lot" to Weaver's family to have it returned.
Macemon says he's found "neat stuff" in buildings he's demolished, but that a Purple Heart is a first.
A babysitter is out on bond after being arrested following reports of a small child found walking alone down a street.According to the Harris County Precinct 4 Constables' Office, Davion Kelly was arrested in the 19700 block of Waterflower after deputies responded to calls of an unaccompanied minor.Upon arrival, deputies found the child with a witness who said the child had been lost for about 30 minutes.Deputies proceeded to knock door-to-door with the minor in an attempt to locate the child's home.About 30 minutes later, deputies knocked at a house where Kelly answered the door.Authorities say Kelly seemed to have just woken up.Kelly was then arrested and booked into the Harris County jail, under a child endangerment charge.Kelly's bond was set at $1,500.This is the second time in a month that a child was found wandering alone in northwest Harris County.On March 1, two sisters were found walking around in nothing but diapers in Spring. Their caretaker, J'levonte Johnson, was also charged.
× Dunkin’ Donuts introduce new fall flavors this month
HARTFORD— Summer has a month more on the calendar but Dunkin’ Donuts classic pumpkin and fall flavors return on August 28.
Dunkin’ Donuts features pumpkin flavored coffee, donuts, Munchkins donut hole treats, and muffins each fall. This year they are extending pumpkin flavoring to cream cheese.
They are also expanding the selection of fall flavors with the new addition of maple pecan flavored coffees and maple bacon breakfast sandwiches.
For a complete list of Dunkin’ Donuts’ fall menu, click here.
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The Mountlake Terrace Hawks girls soccer program honored their varsity seniors on Oct. 5 during the team’s matchup with the Marysville-Pilchuck Tomahawks. The Hawks fell to the Tomahawks 5-1 and have four matches remaining in their 2017 regular season.
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THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — The Los Angeles Rams have picked up their fifth-year contract options for 2019 on running back Todd Gurley and cornerback Marcus Peters.
The Rams announced their easiest decisions of the off-season Tuesday.
Gurley led the NFL in all-purpose yards as the league's Offensive Player of the Year last season, thriving in new coach Sean McVay's offence. He rushed for 1,305 yards and 13 touchdowns while catching 64 passes for 788 yards and six more scores.
The Rams acquired Peters from the Chiefs in February, and he is expected to start alongside fellow newcomer Aqib Talib. Peters earned two Pro Bowl selections and made 19 interceptions during his three seasons in Kansas City.
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The Hamilton County Fire Department is investigating a fire that began at a home early Saturday morning.
Crews were called to a home on the 8600 block of Tudor Court in Sycamore Township around 2 a.m. Saturday.
The fire department says the home suffered significant damage but no one was hurt.
Two dogs inside the home at the time of the fire were able to be resuscitated.
Hamilton County Fire says the cause of the fire is still under investigation.
Enquirer media partner Fox19 provided this report.
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March 28 Cara Therapeutics Inc
* Cara Therapeutics announces positive top-line data from part A of phase 2/3 trial of I.V. CR845 in chronic kidney disease-associated pruritus
* Trial met primary endpoint with 68% reduction in worst itching scores versus placebo after eight-week treatment period (P<0.0019)
* Trial met secondary endpoint in quality of life domains versus placebo after eight-week treatment period
* I.V. CR845 well tolerated after eight weeks of treatment
* Plans to meet with U.S. FDA for end-of-phase 2 meeting to review results to determine optimal dose to take into part B of Phase 2/3 study Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
ROCHESTER, Minn. – A man arrested after a two-vehicle crash in Eyota Township is pleading guilty.
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26-year-old Shanden Daniel Ristau of Preston entered guilty pleas Friday to charges of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and two counts of criminal vehicular operation.
The Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office says Ristau and Justin Geer of Millville were driving in the 4300 block of 130th Avenue SW on December 16, 2017 when Ristau smashed into Geer’s vehicle and sent it spinning. The car Ristau was driving had been reported stolen in Rochester.
A sentencing hearing is scheduled for March 19.
VIDEO: Last Living Iwo Jima Medal of Honor Recipient Paid a Touching Tribute to a Marine Who Saved His Life
Decades after Marine veteran Hershel “Woody” Williams fought on Iwo Jima, he paid tribute to a fellow Marine who saved his life.
During World War II, while under constant fire, Williams spent four hours fighting the enemy in a one-man charge against a network of Japanese pillboxes. When confronted with enemy bayonets, he used a flamethrower to take his opponents out.
In 1945, he was awarded the Medal of Honor for his courage, and he tossed the coin at Super Bowl LII in February. – READ MORE
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A man and a woman were arrested southeast of Lethbridge on Wednesday afternoon after a lengthy police pursuit that the RCMP said led to three collisions with police vehicles.
At 2:10 p.m. RCMP officers from Raymond attempted a traffic stop with a vehicle that had been reported stolen, police said.
According to Mounties, the vehicle drove away, striking two police vehicles. Officers pursued the vehicle and contacted several neighbouring RCMP detachments and Lethbridge Police for assistance. They also received aerial help from the Calgary Police Service’s HAWCS helicopter.
During the course of the pursuit, police said three vehicles were struck by the stolen vehicle and at one point, an RCMP officer fired their gun.
The pursuit ended near the town of Foremost when two suspects were taken into custody.
The RCMP said nobody was injured and their investigation is ongoing. They said an update will be provided once charges are laid.
Ketochoice You have to now not contact alcohol as alcohol could be very fattening. If you crave for tough beverages, drink a few orange juice or lemonade or a few different fruit juice as an alternative. You can have bloodless drinks that allows you to stem your urge for tough beverages however cold beverages are fattening too even though now not as plenty as alcohol (hard liquids). And by no means have the 'Diet' manufacturers or variations of cold drinks. They motive most cancers and different illnesses.
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A Summer Solstice Party in Black River Falls this weekend will benefit Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. The 14th annual event will include a poker run, raffles, food and music.
It all happens Saturday starting at 11 a.m. at the Sunset Tavern. This event is especially important for the Oldham family. Their three year old son Blake is one of this year's CMN-hospital heroes.
Blake was born at only one and a half pounds and about a foot long. He's made many trips to the hospital and Children's Miracle Network helps his family pay for transportation costs and has given them food vouchers during his time at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. News 19's Brittany Lake will give you an inside look at his condition in July.
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Environment Secretary Roseanna Cunningham was in Oban last week to announce a research programme to monitor the common skate.
Skate populations have declined by over 90 per cent over the past 100 years due to over fishing.
The Scottish Government have committed £390,000 to a three year research programme, to be led by the University of St Andrews, in collaboration with Scottish Government and Scottish Natural Heritage, which should underpin the long term conservation effort which is required to allow the skate population recover.
Football hooligans turn on each other
Despite their side beating Afghanistan on the pitch, six football fans were more focused on giving each other a beating at the capital’s Olypmic Stadium on Tuesday.
Military Police say they don’t know what caused the youth to start brawling in the stands at the Asian Cup qualifier, but like their team, the boys advanced to the next round – of legal repercussions – at the district station.
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Cousins Joann Rothenberd, right, an Artist and Art Therapist at St. Vincent Heart Center and Yael Buxbaum joined forces to create 'Heart and Soul,' with additional help from the public in the U.S. and Israel. Feb. 14, 2017. Michelle Pemberton/IndyStar
LOS ANGELES (AP)  Los Angeles police are looking for a motorist who shot a teenager to death during a street argument.
The killing occurred around 7:50 a.m. Thursday in the Sylmar area.
Police say the preliminary investigation reveals that the 17-year-old local resident had an argument with the occupants of a white SUV.
When the teenager attempted to open the door of the SUV, the driver produced a handgun and fired a single shot into the victim.
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The victim died at the scene. Authorities have withheld the name pending notification of kin.
Homicide detectives are seeking public help in identifying the motorist.
Clinton, SC: Diane Cunningham, 59, passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2017, at Hospice of Laurens County-Hospice House.
She was born March 30, 1958, in Plum Branch, SC, daughter of the late Herbert and Martha Whatley Cunningham. She was of Baptist Faith.
She is survived by; sisters, Gloria C. Butler and Theresa Cunningham both of Greenwood, SC, Louvenia (Leon) Gordon, Edgefield, SC, Charlotte Cunningham, Atlanta, GA and Mamie (Frankie) Bell, Mccormick, SC; brothers, Joe (Juanita) Cunningham, Edgefield, SC, Roger (Cassandra) Cunningham, Ft. Washington, MDZ and William Cunningham, Aiken, SC; step-sisters and step-brother; nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Funeral Service and burial will be 12 Noon, Friday, 4/21/17 at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, Plum Branch, SC, conducted by Reverend Melvin Gordon.
The family will be at the home of her sister, Gloria C. Butler, 110 Highland Drive, Greenwood, SC.
Butler and Sons Funeral Home is assisting the Cunningham Family.
Show Loyalty To Country, Gov. Dickson Charges Corps Members
The Bayelsa State governor, Hon Seriake Dickson has declared open the commencement of the 2018 Batch A service year at the NYSC Orientation Camp, Kaiama in Kolokuma/Opokuma local government area of the State with a call on the Corps members to shun rising cases of ethnic and political cleaveages and show absolute loyalty to […]
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They can be as small as a rock or baggage tag, but foreign objects on the airport runway can have real consequences. Today YLW held a special exercise to remind staff to stay vigilant when it comes to debris on the tarmac.
April 24 (Reuters) - Sangamo Therapeutics Inc:
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UPDATE 8.30am: Forensic Crash police are continuing to investigate a fatal crash where a pedestrian died last night just north of Gympie..
The Bruce Highway is now open to traffic.
A Queensland Ambulance spokeswoman was unable to comment about any specific details of the crash but confirmed it happened about 3km north of the Curra service station at about 10.20pm last night.
The incident is being investigated by the Maryborough Forensic Crash Unit and Maryborough police.
EARLIER: A PEDESTRIAN has died following a crash on the Bruce Highway on Friday evening.
Emergency services were called about 10:20pm to a single vehicle crash in the Gympie Region of Curra.
It will be alleged that the vehicle crashed into a pedestrian.
Police are investigating with more details to come.
Organized Chaos, a painting by Donna Gallant, is showing in an exhibit at the Kiwanis Gallery at the downtown Red Deer Public Library. (Contributed image).
Works from a diverse array of Central Alberta artists can be seen during Red Deer’s First Friday gallery openings in July.
Group shows are on at the Harris Warke Gallery (artists Daylen Chupik, Gavin Peterson and Devin Chambers), as well as the A+ Art Gallery (Unit 203, 4919-49th St.), which is exhibiting the creations of 25 local artists.
Both galleries have official openings on First Friday, July 6 — and so does the Red Deer museum, which is continuing to show works by Joane Cardinal-Schubert.
The Kiwanis Gallery, operated by the Red Deer Arts Council at the Red Deer public library, is displaying Close Up, paintings by Donna Gallant, and has a First Friday reception, as well.
For more information about the shows and reception times, visit www.reddeerartscouncil.ca.
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Coons made field goals from 33, 21 and 36 yards and also converted all three of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 30-13 win over the Redskins.
Coons has been a revelation in two games with the Chargers, as he's now racked up 25 points in that short span. He'll hope to keep the points coming in Arrowhead Stadium's hostile environment this Saturday.
March 30 MHP SA:
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* When complete, total capital expenditures for the processing services of chicken products in Slovakia are expected to reach around $3 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
Legislation Against DAPL Protesters Fails in ND House
The bill said a driver who "unintentionally'' caused an injury or death to a person blocking a road would not be charged
by TJ Nelson
BISMARCK, N.D. — Legislation aimed at protesters who blocked roads during the Dakota Access pipeline demonstrations has failed in the North Dakota House.
The bill said a driver who “unintentionally” caused an injury or death to a person blocking a road would not be charged.
The legislation’s primary sponsor, Republican Rep. Keith Kempenich, told The Washington Post recently the idea came from an interaction his mother-in-law had with protesters.
Kempenich says she found herself swarmed by protesters who jumped in front of her car while driving on Highway 1806.
The bill failed on a 50-41 vote.
That narrative is no longer true in 2018, according to research released Wednesday from UCLA’s Institute for Research on Labor and Employment, which found that more than half of Uber and Lyft drivers in Los Angeles drive full time. Many also struggle to pay for expenses such as gas, insurance and vehicle maintenance costs, and around a third either purchased or leased their car specifically to drive for the companies and must now continue driving to pay off those loans.
Multiple agencies have responded to a wildfire that has closed Custer State Park in the Black Hills.
Custer County Emergency Management said Monday all main roads, including Highways 16A and 87, in and out of the park will be closed until further notice.
Emergency managers say the Blue Bell Lodge at Custer has been evacuated. Officials say the lodge is closed for the season, but the people that stay year round to maintain the property have been asked to leave.
Another picture of the current fire in Custer State Park pic.twitter.com/CmVVZc8Z9e — Custer Co Emg Mgmt (@CusterSD_EM) December 11, 2017
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Extreme Networks Inc-
* Extreme Networks reports fourth quarter and fiscal year 2017 financial results
* Q4 non-gaap earnings per share $0.17
* Q4 gaap earnings per share $0.11
* Q4 revenue $178.7 million versus I/B/E/S view $172.5 million
* Q4 earnings per share view $0.15 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Sees Q1 2018 revenue $200 million to $210 million
* Sees Q1 gaap earnings per share in range of loss of $0.01 - profit of $0.05
* Sees Q1 non-gaap earnings per share in range of $0.11 - $0.17 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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An American skier died on Sunday after falling hundreds of metres during a trip with friends to France's highest mountain Mont Blanc. An investigation has been launched.
The 37-year-old skier fell "hundreds of metres" according to reports on BFM TV on Sunday afternoon when skiing down a corridor in the Mont Blanc massif in the French Alps.
According to initial investigation by specialist mountain police the skier made a "technical error" that resulted in his fatal fall. He is believed to have died instantly.
The accident took place at 3,100 metres altitude high up on the slopes of Europe's highest mountain in an area known as the Cosmiques corridor underneath the Aiguille du midi.
The route is well known for being steep and rocky.
The skiers friends raised the alarm and French police will now fully investigate the accident.
QUAPAW, Okla. - Head to the 146th Annual Quapaw Powwow on July 4th to July 7th at the Quapaw Powwow Grounds at Beaver Springs Park in Quapaw, Oklahoma. The event will include singing, dancing, contests, vendors and plenty of family fun.
The Quapaw Tribal Powwow includes adult, teen and junior dance contests. Attendees can also enjoy food, arts and crafts and other vendors. Tribal members and others come from near and far every year, and have for many, many years to gather for powwow. The Grand Entry begins at 8:00 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and Monday.
Quapaw Powwow Grounds – Beaver Springs Park
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Quapaw, OK 74363
Phone: 918-542-1853
Audi is recalling about 1.2 million cars and SUVs worldwide because the electric coolant pumps can overheat and possibly cause a fire.
The recall covers the 2013 to 2016 A4, the 2013 to 2017 A5, the 2012 to 2015 A6, and the Q5 SUV from 2013 to 2017. All have 2-Liter turbocharged engines.
The Volkswagen luxury brand says in U.S. government documents that the pumps can become blocked with cooling system debris, or moisture in the pump can cause an electrical short. No reports of fires are listed.
Dealers will replace the pumps at no cost to owners. An Audi spokesman in the U.S. said Tuesday that redesigned parts won't be ready until November, but dealers will install a new version of the current pump until the redesigned ones are available.
Audi recalled the same vehicles last year and dealers did a software update. But the company says in documents posted Tuesday by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that pump problems continued.
Audi will send out recall letters on or before June 11.
The public are being given the chance to recognise the hard work of thousands of health service staff and say thank you to those who go above and beyond.
The nominations for the annual staff awards at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust are now open.
To nominate someone for an NUHonours award visit www.nuh.nhs.uk/nuhonours with examples of their work within the last 12 months. Deadline for submissions is September 8.
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump wants to send man back to the moon – and on to Mars.
Trump is signing a space policy directive directing NASA “to lead an innovative space exploration program to send American astronauts back to the moon, and eventually Mars.”
That’s according to White House spokesman Hogan Gidley.
Trump has taken several steps to refocus NASA’s mission on space exploration.
He’ll sign the directive at the White House Monday.
Tomorrow, voters in parts of Woodbury and Plymouth counties will go to the polls to elect Senator Bill Anderson's successor.
Anderson resigned to take over as executive director of the Cherokee Area Economic Development Corporation.
He'll be replaced by one of these two candidates. Republican State Representative Jim Carlin or Democrat Todd Wendt.
Polls are open from 7am until 9pm. Absentee ballots may be delivered to the county auditor's office until 9 p.m. on election day.
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Divers who experienced difficulties while diving in Gozo today were brought to safety by the Armed Forces of Malta.
The AFM said in a statement its helicopter helped recover the divers and they were brought to safty by the army’s safe and rescue launch.
DAVIE, FLA. (WSVN) - Authorities are on the lookout for a man who, they believe, attacked a Davie resident with a pool cue.
The suspect was identified as Zachary Haedo.
Police said Haedo was caught on surveillance video playing pool before he walked over and repeatedly struck a 17-year-old with a pool cue.
The incident happened inside a clubhouse of a Davie apartment complex in September.
The victim needed several staples in his head.
If you know anything about Haedo, call Broward County Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a $3,000 reward.
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Britain's film academy has expelled movie mogul Harvey Weinstein, after suspending him last year over sexual misconduct allegations.
The academy, known as BAFTA, said Friday that "following the suspension of Harvey Weinstein's BAFTA membership in October 2017, BAFTA has formally terminated his membership, effective immediately."
The academy said that although it had benefited from Weinstein's support for its charitable work, his alleged behavior was "completely unacceptable and incompatible with BAFTA's values."
Police in the United States and Britain are investigating allegations of rape and sexual assault against Weinstein, once one of Hollywood's most powerful players.
Scores of women, including well-known actresses, have accused Weinstein of sexual assault or harassment. He has been fired by the film company he founded with his brother Bob and expelled from Hollywood's movie academy.
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — New York Jets running back Matt Forte and defensive lineman Kony Ealy will miss Sunday's game against the Cleveland Browns because of injuries.
Forte will be sidelined for the second straight game while recovering from turf toe. Bilal Powell is expected to get the start a week after he rushed for a career-high 163 yards against Jacksonville.
Ealy has a shoulder injury and is coming off a big game in which he had an interception and four passes defenced.
Coach Todd Bowles on Friday also ruled out cornerback Darryl Roberts (hamstring) and linebacker Josh Martin (ankle). Defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson (shoulder) and cornerback Juston Burris (foot) are questionable.
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May 3 Owens & Minor Inc:
* Owens & Minor to acquire Byram Healthcare
* company expects that transaction will have limited impact on 2017 earnings and will be modestly accretive in 2018
* Signed a definitive purchase agreement to acquire byram healthcare for approximately $380 million in cash
* Expects that transaction will have limited impact on 2017 earnings
* acquisition is expected to contribute approximately $450 million in incremental annual revenue for Owens & Minor Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
SPRINGFIELD - A 25-year-old motorcycle operator from Chicopee has died following a collision with a car late Sunday in the city's North End, according to Springfield police.
The name of the man is not being disclosed to the press pending notification of his family, according to Springfield Police spokesman Sgt. John Delaney.
Delaney said the crash occurred shortly before 11:30 p.m. at the intersection of Dwight and Carew streets.
The motorcycle operator was rushed to Baystate Medical Center by ambulance. He was pronounced dead at the hospital.
Delaney said the crash is being investigated by Officer Robert Kalin of the traffic fatality squad.
The preliminary investigation shows the motorcycle was heading south on Dwight when it collided with a 2008 Saturn sedan driven by a 20-year-old Springfield man.
The crash remains under investigation and no charges have been filed as yet, Delaney said.
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The Vancouver Giants did not play some of their top talent Saturday night against the home-team Kelowna Rockets and it showed on the scoreboard.
Caroline always had a heavier period, but it was when she went off the pill in her 30s that it really started to affect her life.
"It was seven or eight days, on average," the 51-year-old, who works in public relations, recalls. "And it kind of just kept getting heavier and heavier. By the time I was in my 40s it was going eight, nine, 10, even 11 days."
Around 25 per cent of women have heavy menstrual bleeding, categorised as blood loss in excess of 80 mL per cycle.
Around 25 per cent of women have heavy menstrual bleeding. Photo: Stocksy
Dr Elizabeth Farrell, gynaecologist and medical director of Jean Hailes for Women's Health, admits that this measure is not particularly helpful for women trying to figure out if their menstrual cycle is "normal".
"The question is: what does a woman need to use in the way of tampons or pads to be able to make the period as comfortable as possible?" Dr Farrell says.
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) — Shawnee Heights firefighters practiced their driving in a new way on Friday.
Two truck simulators were put inside inside a trailer. Firefighters of Shawnee Heights were given realistic emergencies they had to get to.
The new simulator gives them training that would be too dangerous or expensive to do with a real firetruck.
Interim fire chief Rick Diebert, said the biggest takeaway from it is teaching better ways to drive the trucks.
“We try to teach them to look ahead and expect the unexpected, basically,” Diebert said.
The KU Fire and Rescue Training Simulator travels all over Kansas to help firefighters.
Sen. Dianne Feinstein failed to win the official endorsement of the California Democratic Party as she seeks her fifth term, another sign that the party is divided over how best to battle Republicans in Washington.
VF Corp., the owner of clothing brands such as The North Face and Timberland, said Monday it would buy Williamson-Dickie Mfg. Co. for $820 million in cash, as it seeks to expand its presence in the workwear-apparel market.
Williamson-Dickie, a private company best-known for Dickies scrubs and Walls outdoor coveralls, generated $875 million in revenue in the last 12 months. VF Chief Executive Steve Rendle said the acquisition,...
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You may be wondering, what I’m I going to do for New Years? Well, we got your covered! Check out these places that are going down on December 31st:
AT&T Streaming Lights at Reunion Tower
If you want to ring in 2018 with fireworks, Reunion Tower will be your best place to be. Venues close to Reunion Tower will have watch parties that will provide food and cocktails. NBCDFW will telecast at 11:30pm.
Dallas NYE Ball
If you love dancing, then the Crowne Plaza Hotel turns the first three floors into dance floors from 80s-90s music to hip-hop, EDM music to Latin music. Great way to to ring in the new year dancing.
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NEW YORK (AP) -- Chicago White Sox outfielder Melky Cabrera has been reinstated from the paternity list before the opener of a three-game series against the New York Yankees.
Cabrera missed three games in Minnesota to return to Chicago for the birth of his fourth child, daughter Mianna. The left fielder was back in the lineup Monday night, batting third against his original team.
To clear a roster spot, the White Sox optioned outfielder Willy Garcia to Triple-A Charlotte after Sunday's win over the Twins.
Cabrera began the night batting .258 with four doubles and two RBIs in eight games.
Roanoke County has pictures of Cave Spring vandalism suspects
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(Roanoke County Police release) On the morning of 3-16-2018, Roanoke County Police responded to the 3500 block of Meadowlark Rd. in reference to vandalism of multiple vehicles along the roadway. The vehicles had been spray painted during the night causing extensive damage. The pictures attached are of the male suspects who Roanoke County Police are seeking the public’s assistance with identifying. Anyone with information on the case or knowledge of the identities of the suspects involved is asked to call Roanoke County Police non-emergency dispatch at 540-562-3265.
Feb 14 Forever Entertainment SA:
* Said on Monday that it resolved to issue up to 2,100,000 series P shares via private offer at issue price 1.0 zloty ($0.2464) per share
* The proceeds from issue of series P shares will be allocated to finance company's participation in creation and publishing of "Fear Effect: Sedna" game
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CUCUTA, Colombia — An estimated 25,000 Venezuelans trek across the Simon Bolivar International Bridge into Colombia each day for work or to trade goods on the black market. Increasingly, they're also coming to eat in one of a half-dozen facilities offering struggling Venezuelans a free plate of food.
Border cities like Cucuta have become firsthand witnesses to the neighbouring South American nation's escalating humanitarian crisis.
According to one recent survey, about 75 per cent of Venezuelans lost an average of 19 pounds (8.7 kilograms) last year.
The Colombian government has crafted contingency plans in the event of a sudden, mass exodus. But church groups and non-profit organizations already are stepping in, moved by images of mothers carrying starving babies and skinny men trying to make a few bucks on Cucuta's streets.
Bangladeshi firefighters pull a man from the mud Wednesday in Rangamati, after a landslide there killed scores of people. As rescue workers continue to search the area for missing people, authorities warn that the death toll is likely to rise.
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IATA reported (05-Oct-2017) its Aug-2017 Air Passenger Market Analysis shows international RPKs flown by Middle Eastern airlines grew by 5.5% year-on-year in Aug-2017, a rates that is "broadly unchanged" from Jul-2017, but still well below the five-year average pace of 11.1%. In seasonally adjusted terms, regional RPKs have now trended upwards at an annualised pace of just 2% since the start of the year. The Middle East to North America market in particular has been hit by a combination of factors, including the now-lifted ban on personal electronic devices, as well as a wider impact from proposed travel bans to the US. Traffic growth on the segment was already slowing in early-2017, alongside an easing in the pace of growth of nonstop services flown by the largest Middle Eastern airlines. RPKs flown on the market segment fell in year-on-year terms for the fifth consecutive month in Jul-2017, down 4.7%. [more - original PR]
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The public agency that was responsible for black, smelly water being discharged into water below Niagara Falls says it's hired an engineering firm to evaluate the discharge.
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The Niagara Falls Water Board said in a statement released Monday that it's retained Los Angeles-based AECOM to analyze details leading to the July 29 discharge of black water from the public authority's wastewater plant.
The discharge turned the Niagara River near the base of the falls black on a sunny day when the area was crowded with tourists. Media coverage showed aerial images of the inky discharge clouding the American side of the river bank.
State officials are investigating what led to the discharge, while Niagara County lawmakers are seeking a criminal investigation by several agencies.
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HuffPost Listens | Have Birmingham’s Budget Cuts Had An Impact On You?
Government funding for Birmingham City Council has almost been cut in half since 2010, with services disrupted or cut to make up for the shortfall of money. HuffPost UK listened to the people of Birmingham to see how the cuts had affected them personally.
We have all heard of ‘the girl who was shot by the Taliban’. But the phrase – used as shorthand for Malala Yousafzai, Nobel Peace Prize winner, youngest ever UN Ambassador of Peace and the most famous schoolgirl in the world – only tells half the story of that fateful Tuesday in October 2012. Well, a third, to be precise.
For two other teenagers were victims of the attack that injured Malala. They too were caught up in that shower of bullets.
Kainat Riaz, then 15, and Shazia Ramzan, 14, were Malala’s fellow pupils at Khushal Public School. They were sitting on benches alongside the 15-year-old education campaigner in a converted Toyota truck, clasping their books, as they travelled home after a chemistry exam in Mingora, north-west Pakistan.
Hoffman scored two goals -- one with the man advantage -- and registered eight shots on net during Monday's Game 3 win over Boston.
After being held off the scoresheet in the first two games of the series, this was a breakout showing for Hoffman. He's posted three consecutive 20-goal campaigns, and is a key offensive piece for Ottawa. With the offensive monkey off his back, Hoffman could easily parlay Monday's huge outing into a strong stretch. He's notoriously streaky, after all.
A Washington Traffic Safety Commission study titled, “Driver Toxicology Testing and the involvement of Marijuana in Fatal Crashes, 2010-2014,” says there’s not enough data yet to draw conclusions about marijuana's role in fatality collisions, but made these observations:
<> In 2014, the combination of alcohol and THC emerged as the most high-risk group of drivers involved in fatal crashes. In the report, THC refers to the psychoactive chemical entering the blood and brain immediately after marijuana use.
<> Of the…
MOSCOW (Sputnik) — The incident was one of the bloodiest disasters in the country’s penitentiary system, the Globo television channel said, citing Sergio Fontes, head of security of the state of Amazonas.
© AFP 2016/ CARL DE SOUZA Man in Brazil Kills Ex-wife, Son, At Least Ten More at New Year's Eve Party
The riot began late on Sunday and was suppressed only at 8:40 a.m. local time (12:40 GMT), according to the television channel.
Police seized four handguns, a shotgun and improvised weapons from prisoners, the news channel said.
Earlier in the day, local media reported that at least 50 prisoners were killed in the riot, which was sparked by the clashes between two opposing gangs in the prison of the city of Manaus.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Investigators say a Philadelphia firefighter died because a hose supplying her with oxygen had burned through and they found problems with how her colleagues responded to her seven emergency distress signals.
The fire department and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health released reports Monday about the December 2014 death of Lt. Joyce Craig.
Craig was killed while battling a wind-whipped house fire.
The city’s report says indirect causes of her death include lack of situational awareness, inadequate communications, poor strategy and tactics and an uncoordinated rescue effort.
The federal study says a failure to quickly deploy an intervention team contributed to her death.
The fire department says it has made changes as a result. The fire commissioner plans to speak about the death on Tuesday.
Ex-Blues players have been taking to Twitter to post their congratulations to Pompey following their promotion to League One.
Here’s a selection of former Fratton Park favourites who have passed on their best wishes to everyone involved at Po4.
It's not Halloween yet, but Kansas City is already making plans for the holiday season!
BELFAST, Maine (AP) — A Maine woman who told jurors that she drank multiple shots of liquor and smoked marijuana the night of her infant son’s death is due to be sentenced this week.
Thirty-two-year-old Miranda Hopkins will appear in court on Wednesday in Belfast.
The Troy resident says she doesn’t know how 7-week-old Jaxson died in January, but she previously told police that one of her two autistic sons may have been responsible.
Police say Hopkins had been drinking whisky and told investigators that she must have “blacked out.” She said she woke up to find her baby cold and “beat to hell.” The baby’s cause of death was listed as blunt force head injuries.
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Ralphie May Passes Away At Age 45
Comedian Ralphie May passed away inside a private residence in Las Vegas on Friday afternoon. He was 45 years old.
The comedian apparently died of cardiac arrest, which came after a 6-week-long bout with pneumonia, which he continued to work through, making his last onstage appearance on Thursday night at Harrah’s, according to TMZ.
Ralphie made waves in stand-up comedy throughout the late 90’s and early 2000’s, with a huge boost in 2003 when he came in second on “Last Comic Standing.”
He is survived by his wife of 10 years, fellow comedienne Lahna Turner and their two children, April June May and August James May.
May he rest in peace.
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Undercover John Da Cosse is back and he’s ready to dig into some food service! He told Steve about his delicious day at McMae’s Tavern & Grill in Bartlett. Watch how John held up as a line cook and a bartender here.
PITTSBURGH -- Steelers offensive tackle Jerald Hawkins suffered a torn quad during Wednesday's team workouts, according to a source.
Hawkins, 24, is candidate for the injured reserve list.
After practice, several teammates expressed the difficulty of a teammate going down in mid-practice.
"Crappy thing," quarterback Landry Jones said.
Hawkins, a fourth-round pick in 2016, primarily backs up left tackle Alejandro Villanueva and played in five games with one start last season.
This was a big offseason for him to create a steady role along the offensive line. The Steelers drafted tackle Chukwuma Okorafor in the third round in last month's draft.
Butler earned All-District 9-AAA honors as a sophomore, junior and senior for coach Russ Plummer and the Commandos. She was also a four-year starter at HHS and is the daughter of Josh and Julie Butler.
Fischer was a four-year starter for coach Guy Virgilio at Lakewood Ranch High School in Bradenton, serving as team captain as a senior. She is the daughter of Steve and Nicole Fischer.
Butler and Fischer join Marissa Avnaim (Arcadia, Calif.) and Jennifer Segura (Glendora, Calif.) in this year’s recruiting class.
BBNaija 2018: Why I’ll choose to date Leo over Tobi – Alex
Former housemate of Big Brother Naija 2018, Alex has revealed that she would prefer to date her first strategic partner Leo, over Tobi. Alex, who was paired with Leo and Tobi in the just concluded reality show, said she prefers Leo because she loves everything about him. Speaking to Africa Magic Tv, She said although […]
BBNaija 2018: Why I’ll choose to date Leo over Tobi – Alex
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BEIJING, March 30 China and the European Union need to show joint leadership on climate change and cannot expect the "same leadership" from the United States under the new administration, European climate commissioner Miguel Arias Canete said in Beijing on Thursday.
Canete, speaking to reporters after meeting Chinese officials, expressed regret that the United States was rolling back its climate policies, but said China and Europe remained committed to "driving forward" the global battle against climate change.
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an order to undo Obama-era climate change regulations, keeping a campaign promise to support the coal industry and calling into question U.S. support for the international deal to fight global warming. (Reporting by Elias Glenn; Editing by Nick Macfie)
A moderate intensity quake measuring 4.7 on the Richter Scale on Monday shook Meghalaya but there was no report of any casualty.
Officials at the Regional Seismological Centre in Shillong said the epicentre was at a depth of 60 km in remote East Garo Hills district.
The quake, that lasted for a few seconds, occurred at around 9.05 am.
Meghalaya and the seven other north eastern states fall in Zone 5 of the country’s earthquake zoning map. According to the zoning map, Zone 5 is associated with the highest level of seismicity.
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There are very few things that can compare with the thrill of hiking. From the fresh air and scenic views to the natural appreciation that can come from rambling through a trail, spending time in the great outdoors not only enhances your health and improves your mood, but it's also the gateway to everlasting adventure . . . not to mention it's the ultimate glute workout!
Whether you're seeking famous locations such as the Appalachian Trail and Yosemite National Park or more secluded trails off the beaten path, the United States gushes with outdoor glory and natural wonders. No matter the state, there is a spectacular journey waiting to be hiked, and luckily for you, we've rounded up 50 glorious options. So go ahead, grab your gear and head outside — it's time to reconnect with nature, one step at a time!
Kaduna govt. introduces residency card
Those staying in Kaduna beyond 180 days must get the card.
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April 25(Reuters) - Yantai Tayho Advanced Materials Co Ltd
* Says it changes accounting policy based on accounting standards for business enterprises
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Increasingly the older generation appears determined not to ensure the prosperity of future generations — but to grab as much of the pie as humanly possible right now, Ian Verrender writes.
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When the spirit hits Walter Geoffrey the Frenchie, he just can’t contain himself.
The adorable dog lets it all out, gospel vocals and all, when he gets moved…or at least annoyed.
According to Viral Hog, Walter talks back when he’s not happy with a situation. In one case, his owner was talking to a friend outside her car and when Walter felt like he was getting ignored, he let the notes fly!
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According to court records, on Feb. 4, law enforcement officers were looking for a red car occupied by a suspect in a forgery case. A trooper on Highway 59 in Becker County saw a vehicle with an object hanging from the rear-view mirror. He pulled the vehicle over. Millage was driving and was arrested on a warrant.
Drug pipes were allegedly in plain view in the vehicle, and officers allegedly found .1 gram of heroin in the trunk and .1 gram of meth in Millage's hat.
He appeared Feb. 6 before District Judge Gretchen Thilmony, who set cash bail at $250 or bond at $2,500, with standard conditions of release, or bond at $10,000 without conditions.
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Azerbaijani serviceman Ramil Safarov who axed Armenian officer Gurgen Margaryan to death in Hungary got a new rank, reports minval.az.
According to the information on the social networks, some time ago Ramil Safarov got the rank of colonel-lieutenant.
In 2006 he was sentenced to life imprisonment in Budapest, Hungary for axing to death sleeping Gurgen Margaryan. In 2012 he was extradited and transferred to Azerbaijan, where Ilham Aliyev, President of Azerbaijan, freed from the term of his punishment.
December 2016 U.S. cutting tool consumption totaled $176.04 million according to the U.S. Cutting Tool Institute and AMT - The Association For Manufacturing Technology . This total, as reported by companies participating in the Cutting Tool Market Report collaboration, was up 4.4 percent from November's $168.69 million and up 12.5 percent when compared with the total of $156.49 million reported for December 2015.
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HELSINKI — Police in Sweden say they are investigating an attempted arson at a Jewish cemetery.
Remnants of two glass bottles with flammable contents were found Monday near the chapel at the cemetery in Malmo, Sweden's third-largest city.
It is unclear when the bottles were thrown, but police think it was between Friday evening and Monday morning.
Malmo police spokesman Nils Norling told Swedish broadcaster SVT that if there was a fire, it wasn't a major one.
Jewish community spokesman Fredrik Sieradzki says there were no injuries and the chapel wasn't damaged.
The discovery followed the arrests of three people for allegedly throwing firebombs at a synagogue in the Swedish city of Goteborg on Saturday.
After the news broke Tuesday, the Seahawks made official their signing of veteran receiver Brandon Marshall, who will wear his traditional No. 15.
The Seahawks made it official Wednesday morning, announcing they have signed veteran receiver Brandon Marshall.
Marshall took the field for the first time as a Seahawk at the club’s organized team activities, one of four OTA practices open to the media.
To make room for Marshall on the team’s 90-man roster, Seattle waived undrafted rookie free agent fullback Marcus Martin.
Marshall will wear his familiar jersey No. 15 with the Seahawks, with Keenan Reynolds — a free agent receiver signed earlier this month — switching to 85.
Marshall himself revealed Tuesday that he planned to sign with the Seahawks. Here’s our original story on the signing.
The waiving of Martin leaves Seattle with three fullbacks on its roster.
SOFIA, Aug 14 (Reuters) - These are some of the main stories in Bulgarian newspapers on Monday. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
-- Teams from Bulgaria´s police, tax agency, food, health and labour inspectorates, led by Deputy Prime Minister Valeri Simeonov, carried out check-ups in the Black Sea resort of Sunny Beach over noise, tax evasion and other irregularies (Monitor, Telegraf, Standart)
-- Defence Minister Krasimir Karakachanov said his minitstry wants to allocate 90 million levs ($54.37 million) for the modernization of Bulgarian warships from next year's budget (Standart, Trud)
-- Bulgarian striker Dimitar Berbatov, who is the Balkan country's all-time leading scorer with 48 goals in 78 internationals, is on the verge of moving to Indian club Kerala Blasters. The 36-year-old former Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur forward is a free agent after leaving the Greek side PAOK Salonika (Tema Sport, Trud, Standart) ($1 = 1.6554 leva)
SIDNEY, Ohio (WDTN) — A Sidney man is behind bars on a felony drug trafficking charge.
Sidney Police on Saturday executed a narcotics search warrant on South Miami Avenue near East South Street.
Officers found methamphetamine, heroin, suboxone, and drug paraphernalia.
As a result of the search, police arrested 51-year-old Charles Swiger.
He was booked into the Shelby County Jail on a 2nd degree felony drug trafficking charge.
The narcotics warrant was the third served by Sidney Police over a three-day period in an effort to combat drug abuse and drug trafficking in the city.
Anyone with information about drug activity ias asked to call the Sidney Police Department at 937-498-8777 or Crime Stoppers at 937-492-8477 (TIPS).
BAMAKO: The Ivory Coast extended their lead at the top of Group C in their World Cup qualifying campaign on Friday, but the 0-0 draw away to Mali means they can now be overtaken by Morocco.
Russian-based striker Moussa Doumbia missed a first half sitter and struck the crossbar in the second half as the hosts, already out of contention for a place at next year's finals, came close to their first win of the campaign.
The Ivorians, who lost several key players to injury on the eve of the game, moved to eight points from five matches, two more than Morocco who play on Saturday at home to Gabon.
Should the Moroccans win, they will go top by a point and set up a potentially dramatic conclusion to the group next month when they travel to the Ivory Coast for their last match.
The Ivorians have been to the last three World Cup finals but turned in a listless showing on Friday.
(Reporting by Mark Gleeson in Cape Town; Editing by Christian Radnedge)
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YEREVAN, JULY 4, ARMENPRESS. Azerbaijan once again failed to differentiate the colors of the national flags of Armenia and Columbia, reports Armenpress.
On July 3, during FIFA World Cup 2018’s Columbia-England match, Flame Towers, one of the most famous buildings in Baku, has been illuminated by the colors of the Armenian flag.
Not differentiating the colors of the flags of Armenia and Columbia is not something new in Azerbaijan. The reason is the similarity between the colors of the flags of Columbia and Armenia.
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The Radiohead frontman has included the north west as part of only three UK appearances this year.
He will also play Edinburgh and London but the Manchester gig is set for June 10 at the Palace Theatre.
The tour consists of a string of live performances, comprised of Yorke’s solo material from albums The Eraser, AMOK and Tomorrow's Modern Boxes.
The shows are to feature collaborator Nigel Godrich and will include real-time visuals from artist Tarik Barri.
The full date list is below, and tickets are on sale on Friday March 23.
May
28 Teatro Verdi, Florence, Italy
29 Fabrique Milano, Milan, Italy
30 Halle 622, Zurich, Switzerland
June
1 Tempodrom, Berlin, Germany
3 Ancienne Belgique, Brussels, Belgium
4 Royal Theatre Carré, Amsterdam, Netherlands
7 Usher Hall, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
8 Roundhouse, London, United Kingdom
10 Palace Theatre, Manchester, United Kingdom
12 L’Olympia, Paris, France
13 Le Transbordeur, Lyon, France
16 Fira de Barcelona – Sonar Festival, Barcelona, Spain
Ronaldo was sent off in bizarre fashion, collecting a yellow card for taking his shirt off during a goal celebration before being shown a second for diving.
Upset by referee Ricardo De Burgos Bengoetxea's decision to dismiss him, Ronaldo shoved the official, which landed him in further hot water.
RFEF issued Ronaldo with a 3,005 euro ($3,543.20) fine and a four-match suspension in addition to the automatic one-game ban the player was due to serve for his red card.
Ronaldo, who struck a spectacular second goal for a dominant Madrid, will miss the Super Cup second leg at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday and the club's first four La Liga matches.
Having featured in the Confederations Cup for Portugal, the striker only returned to training earlier this month. He came on as a substitute in the UEFA Super Cup win over Manchester United on Aug. 8.
(Reporting by Rik Sharma, editing by Pritha Sarkar)
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Afghan sets self alight at German supermarket warehouse
BERLIN (AP) — German police say that a 19-year-old Afghan asylum-seeker has suffered serious burns after setting himself on fire at a supermarket warehouse in Bavaria.
Police said that the man poured gasoline over himself and set himself ablaze early Monday in Gaimersheim, a town between Nuremberg and Munich. He had bought the gasoline shortly before at a filling station.
The blaze was extinguished swiftly by other people at the scene, but the man was seriously injured.
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Portsmouth firefighters are at the scene of a house fire in the 1900 block of King Street.
Dispatchers say the call came in just before 9 p.m.
The fire is under control, but it is still an active scene.
There are no injuries, according to dispatchers.
Stay on WAVY.com for updates.
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We owe the first "X-Men" movies for giving us Hugh Jackman as Wolverine, but the later movies do it better. 20th Century Fox
There are plenty of movies out there, and not all of them of them are great.
Some movies are undisputed classics. But there are also a lot of movies with bad endings that almost ruin the whole thing and Oscar winners that just don't deserve their awards.
A lot of them have aged poorly, are really boring, or are just plain goofy. Your time is better spent on something else.
Here are 24 classic movies you can skip.
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× Temptations Lead Singer Dennis Edwards Dies At 74
CHICAGO – Grammy award-winning singer and member of The Temptations Dennis Edwards has died, his wife, Brenda Edwards, confirmed to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Edwards was 74 years old.
His wife told the Post that the Motown legend died at a Chicago area hospital after suffering complications related to meningitis.
“My uncle Dennis Edwards passed away this morning,” Edwards’ nephew, Jason Quebec, posted on social media Friday. “Please keep my family in prayer.”
Edwards was a long-time resident of Florissant, Missouri. He was a Lifetime Achievement recipient in 2013.
The Temptations were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1989. The band’s best-known hits include “Papa was a Rollin’ Stone,” “Ain’t no Mountain High Enough,” “My Girl” and “I Can’t Get Next to You.”
February 3 would have been the singer’s 75th birthday.
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Think you could be the next Usain Bolt? Then Get yourself over to Atlanta to put yourself up against this guy, who completely outstripped his opponent in a race around a baseball pitch.
The match occurred as part of the ‘between innings’ entertainment at an Atlanta Braves vs New York Mets match, and features their unofficial mascot, ‘The Freeze’, an unidentified figure dressed from head to toe in green lycra. All seemed to be going well for the member of the public, who, given his 200-foot head start and proximity to the finish line, thought he had the race in the bag. Check out what happened below:
Remember the saying ‘pride comes before a fall’? Quite an embarrassment, no doubt a bruise to the ego and to the knees.
It’s a shame for The Freeze that the street races with $13,000 prizes don’t exist in the running world, or he could be making a pretty penny.
Make sure you keep up with the Atlanta Braves on Twitter.
An F-35 flight simulator sits dormant during a media event at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Feb. 15, 2017. The media event was put together as an opportunity for local Japanese reporters to get a first-hand look at how the simulators train pilots and enhance readiness. The simulators increase safety, proficiency and allow pilots to dynamically train without placing additional mechanical stress on the aircraft leading to safer flights. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Abrego)
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Naval officer Jeffrey Trail meets Andrew Cunanan for the first time, and Gianni Versace reveals his sexuality to the world.
May 3 United Orthopedic Corp :
* Says it plans to issue 8 million shares of its common stock with par value of T$10 per share
* Says 15 percent of the new shares to be offered to the company's employees, 10 percent of the new shares to be offered through public offering
* Proceeds to be used for loan repayment and working capital enrichment
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/8C6mZR
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
Police are advising motorists to seek an alternative route after a local road was closed because of the wintry conditions.
Detailing the closure, a PSNI spokesperson said: “The Woodburn Road in Carrickfergus is closed in both directions near Woodburn Dam due to icy conditions. Please seek an alternative route.”
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida guard Jalen Hudson, the team’s leading scorer last season, will return to school for his senior year.
Coach Mike White says the 22-year-old Hudson delivered the news Tuesday after talking with his family.
Hudson declared for the NBA draft in late March, but didn’t hire an agent and left open the possibility of staying in school. Hudson wasn’t invited to the NBA Combine and was told he wouldn’t get drafted.
The 6-foot-6 Hudson averaged 15.5 points in his first season playing for the Gators. He transferred to Florida in 2016 after two years at Virginia Tech, where he averaged 7.7 points.
Hudson’s return will help, with the team replacing guards Chris Chiozza and Egor Koulechov and center John Egbunu.
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So many anticipated movies in theaters this weekend. Which one(s) are you planning on seeing?
April 10 Hawaiian Holdings Inc -
* Hawaiian Airlines reports March and first quarter 2017 traffic statistics and updates expected first quarter metrics
* Expects to record a special charge of approximately $20 million in q1
* Raised its expectations for q1 operating revenue per asm growth
* Also raised its expectations for cost per asm (casm) excluding fuel and special items for q1 ended March 31, 2017
* March load factor 85.0% versus 82.9%
* March RPMS 1.32 billion versus 1.23 billion
* Raised expectations for casm ex-fuel, special items for q1 to include impact of newly ratified pilot contract, new accounting standard
* March ASMS 1.55 billion versus 1.49 billion
* Sees q1 cost per asm excluding fuel and special items up 6% to up 8%
* Sees q1 operating revenue per asm up 6.5% to up 8%
* Sees q1 cost per ASM up 6.5% to up 8% Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Russell Westbrook taught Michael Kidd-Gilchrist a lesson about trying to deny him at the rim when he’s coming full steam during Monday night’s game.
Westbrook came flying down the lane in the third quarter of the contest, when he was picked up by MKG, who began backpedaling toward the rim. That proved to be a bad idea.
The Thunder star took flight and posterized Kidd-Gilchrist with a monstrous dunk, and it was fun to watch.
Just another day at the ranch for Westbrook.
Well done! You have got the community talking! More than 50 comments have been made on one of your articles. Keen writer, are we? Seems so, you have just had your 5th piece selected as an Editor's Choice article! In my view, the South African Post Office has failed in its mandate to deliver the services it is responsible for delivering, and this is probably a reflection of the abject failure of most state enterprises that are failing the people of South Africa.
Start the conversation, or Read more at News24.
In this capacity, Usmani will promote the further development of ECB’s excellent relationships in the international cricket community, and provide support to the ECB management and board in the implementation of the board’s strategic plans at domestic and international levels.
Khalid Al Zarooni, Vice-Chairman of the ECB, said, "I am pleased to have Usmani join the Cricket Board. He will be a great asset, and future growth of cricket in the UAE."
Mubashshir Usmani commented, "I am honoured to be part of the Emirates Cricket Board, and grateful to Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance, Chairman of Emirates Cricket Board. I am also thankful to Khalid Al Zarooni for putting his confidence in me, as this will be a great opportunity to work under his guidance as ECB’s General Secretary."
Entertainment is right at our fingertips—literally, one mouse click is like the wave of a magic wand, granting access to movies, television, music, education, live performance, etc. (and, of course, sex). Because of the copious amount of content, branding is important, particularly for independent performers—and it works. Costaki Economopoulos' tagline, "the biggest name in comedy," works on a few levels, helping turn what could have been a hindrance into a kind of calling card. Curiosity may have opened a few doors in his early days ("Let's get this Cost Talky Economonopoly" some club owner probably said) but after more than two decades of hard work and consistently funny material, Economopoulos has earned all of the levels on which his tagline works.
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After years of work, upgrades to wastewater treatment feeding the Greenbrier River Watershed have been completed in the Wastewater Treatment plant. Tuesday, May 29, saw the official opening ceremony for the plant, located near the federal prison in Alderson.
"A part of the ceremony for me is basically saying thanks to these guys for being able to help get my team up to where they need to be," said Alderson Mayor Travis Copenhaver. "This has been a five-year process, and we're still not 100 percent complete, but it's taken many phone calls, emails, and meetings to be able to get to the point where we're actually processing with UV [light] and reducing phosphorus."
Read more in the Wednesday, May 30, edition of The West Virginia Daily News.
April 19 Transalta Corp:
* Transalta board approves plan for accelerating transition to clean power in alberta
* Says retirement of sundance unit 1 will be effective january 1, 2018
* Says mothballing of sundance unit 2 will be effective january 1, 2018, for a period of up to 2 years
* Expects that capacity of sundance units 3 to 6 and keephills 1 and 2 will not change following conversion
* Total capital commitment for coal-to-gas conversions is approximately $300 million
* Conversion will result in reduction of about 40 percent of carbon emissions maintaining about 2,400 mws to alberta power grid
* Auction of these units to occur in 2019 for 2021 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
An economic growth spurt is bringing the prospect of higher mortgage rates at a time when many Canadians in the country’s largest cities are stretching to afford homes. Some analysts expect the Bank of Canada will raise the rate it charges financial institutions to borrow money overnight this fall after the central bank’s No. theglobeandmail 3:56:00 AM CEST
Odell Beckham makes another crazy one-hand grab
Another day, another ridiculous one-handed catch by Odell Beckham Jr. We should probably be used to this by now, but here we are drooling over another catch by the Pro Bowl receiver.
Days after wowing us with this beauty in warmups, the fourth-year pro went ahead and did this at Giants camp on Monday.
So this just happened at #GiantsCamp 👀🔥 pic.twitter.com/w3kFtK7gbK — New York Giants (@Giants) August 14, 2017
Did Beckham make that catch so much harder than it had to be? Of course he did. But who cares? Just sit back in awe of one of the most talented players we have ever seen on an NFL field. We also need to point out that he did that over Janoris Jenkins, who is one of the best corners in the league. Amazing.
This guy had the perfect reaction…
Same, random guy at practice. Same.
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Two weeks into the Chicago White Sox 2017 season, the South Siders stand in third place in the American League Central with a 6-5 record. Consisting of Daily Illini editor Michael Gasick, Illinois State historian Darren Black, and DePauw penmanship major Tommy Peterson, The Comiskey Commodores are here to provide their takes on the trails, tribulations, and triumphs of the Chicago White Sox.
Start the conversation, or Read more at Isportsweb.com.
FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (WRIC) — Publix Super Markets announced Monday afternoon that a new location will open in Fredericksburg.
The store will be located on the southeast corner of Route 1 and Spotsylvania Parkway.
It is projected to open in 2018.
The new store will also employ approximately 140 associates.
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Murfreesboro Police are looking for the person who robbed a Murfreesboro Rite Aid. Sgt. Kyle Evans says the suspect may have robbed another store in Cleveland, Tennessee.
Start the conversation, or Read more at WGNS-AM Murfreesboro.
TMZ reports that when Chris Brown showed up at 1:30am Monday morning to a paid appearance at a night club in Tampa the in house photographer was snapping pictures but Chris’s people told the photog no photos.
As the night went on Chris was in the DJ booth, and apparently the photographer was taking pictures of the crowd from behind Chris and when he noticed, that’s when things got physical.
You can see Chris in red in the video.
See the photog’s split lip HERE!
Will the Minnesota Vikings offensive line be a liability for the squad in 2018? I asked Jim Sannes (@JimSannes) of NumberFire just that and more about the Purple Plowers look to keep Kirk Cousins clean this season. Plus Andrew Roth (@sandrewroth) and Josh Pelto (@JoshPelto) join me at the Blue Door Pub for some Vikes Over Beers discussing OTAs, Anthony Barr being back, and the Mychal Kendricks courtship continues.
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as they head to state. the terre haute north patriots are getting ready for tomorrow's competition! we caught up with the group today as they practiced. they've made it to semi-state the last two years. but this year... they say the team-dynamic is a little different. [c4]thn bowling team to state-sot vo this year.. we've been more team-oreiented.. we've been working on that.. and be more supportive if possible.. the patriots will be going to anderson tomorrow! 12 teams will compete. "good luck!" now to the weather
KALAMAZOO, Mich. (WOOD) — The police investigation into the cold case death of a Vicksburg teen is now back in the hands of Kalamazoo prosecutors.
The Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Office handed over its investigation into the 1983 death of Erik Cross this week.
Brenton Spaulding is a primary person of interest in the 16-year-old’s death. In June 2016, he was arrested on separate charges.
Cross’ body was found in Brandy Township, near Vicksburg, on June 26, 1983. He had gone to a party and was walking home when he was hit by a vehicle and killed. Witnesses reported seeing two men and woman in the vehicle.
In March 2016, Kalamazoo Co. Undersheriff Paul Matyas said investigators had five suspects in the case.
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Church Announcements Monday, January 2, 2017
The Sneed Family will sing January 7 at 6PM at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Smiths Grove.
The Sneed Family will sing January 8 at 6PM at Egypt Christian Church in Columbia, Kentucky.
The Sullivan’s from Scottsville will be sing at Siloam Baptist Church, Sunday, January 29 at 6PM. For more information, call 270- 670-5144.
(WTNH) — It pays to be a college president in Connecticut.
New data from the Chronicle of Higher Education shows Presidents at some Connecticut schools are among some of the highest paid in the country.
The report used compensation data from 2015. Here are the Top-5 for the state of Connecticut.
Quinnipiac President John Lahey earned more than $1.4 million in total pay.
Yale President Peter Salovey took home over $1.1 million.
Wesleyan President Michael Roth earned over $871,000.
UConn President Susan Herbst made just under $853,000.
Sacred Heart University’s President John Petillo made over $765,000.
To see the full list of salaries, check out the full report on the Chronicle of Higher Education website.
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BURLINGTON -- The weather was perfect and the crowds were exuberant at the city's annual Festival of Lights on the riverfront promenade Sunday.
Residents and visitors flocked to the area starting in the afternoon, eating funnel cake and water ice and lounging in the sun while bands played.
As the sun set, they lined the promenade to watch the parade of boats going by, covered with lights and often themed decorations.
One "Game of Thrones"-themed boat featured a dragon that emitted smoke from its mouth, while another was decorated with fake snow and had a polar bear riding on top.
Up to $600 in prizes were awarded for the best theme and best overall.
After the parade, fireworks illuminated the sky to close the event.
Click here to check out photos from the event.
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University presses in the U.S. publish an estimated 15,000 books a year, about 3,000 of which are primary monographs in the humanities, according to a report that attempts to quantify that segment of the scholarly publishing market. The report, written by consultants Joseph Esposito and Karen Barch and supported by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, looked at publishing output at university presses between 2009 and 2013 to address a lack of information about how the presses operate. In a blog post, Esposito said there is not enough data to conclude whether the market for humanities monograph publishing is shrinking or growing. The report, which is based on a survey of 65 university presses, is available here.
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*A man in his 30s was found dead in the Geylang River near Block 74, Dakota Crescent on Monday morning. Residents said the area is usually quiet with people fishing along that section of the river sometimes.
*A 28-year-old woman posted a complaint on Golden Village's Facebook page saying she was bitten by bugs at two GV cinemas, in City Square Mall and Junction 8.
*Elderly and handicapped commuters will soon get more help getting around when they use the public transport system.
FINALLY! After a long, arduous off-season, we’re just days away from the 2017 Monster Energy AMA Supercross opener at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California. The opener is unlike any other round. It's strange, but many consider the opener the Super Bowl of supercross. And it typically brings the drama and unlikely winners more so than any other round. (See Josh Grant in 2009, for example.)
We begin every year by asking the not-so-easy question: Who wins the 2017 Monster Energy Supercross opener? Cast your vote below!
Holliday (back) is expected to be available for Monday's contest against the White Sox, the Associated Press reports.
The 37-year-old was a late scratch Saturday with a stiff lower back and missed Sunday's game with the ailment, but manager Joe Girardi indicated Holliday was feeling much better. If and when he's ready to return to the lineup, Holliday figures to serve as the DH and hit somewhere in the middle of the order, where he'll see his fair share of RBI opportunities.
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. — Barge and towboat manufacturer Jeffboat LLC has notified the state of Indiana it will lay off 226 workers at its Jeffersonville shipyard because of slumping demand.
Jeffboat notified the Indiana Department of Workforce Development of the layoffs on Friday. They are expected to begin Monday.
The News and Tribune reports it’s the second round of layoffs announced at Jeffboat in the past few months. The company announced in November it would lay off approximately 278 employees. Jeffboat employs between 800 and 1,000 people at the shipyard at any one time, depending on the projects the company is working on.
Jeffboat is owned by American Commercial Barge Lines.
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Information from: News and Tribune, Jeffersonville, Ind., http://www.newsandtribune.com
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — The European Union's financial affairs chief is in Greece for talks on the bailout-dependent country's slow-moving negotiations with its international creditors.
Pierre Moscovici met Greek Finance Minister Euclid Tsakalotos Wednesday, and was due to hold talks later with Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras.
Tsipras' left-led government was hoping by next week to conclude dragging negotiations on spending cuts and reforms demanded by Greece's European creditors and the International Monetary Fund.
An agreement would allow the country to join the European Central Bank's bond-buying program, and ease its way to tapping bond markets again later this year.
But Athens refuses to introduce new austerity measures, and next week's meeting of eurozone finance ministers is not expected to provide a full breakthrough in the talks.
Greece has depended on international bailouts since 2010.
St. Francis Hospital and its large campus off Manchester Expressway are owned by Brentwood, Tenn.-based LifePoint Health. -- L-E file photo
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Judge sentences rammer to life in prison, says he carried out a 'terrorist attack' and 'intended to kill.'
London's Justice Cheema-Grubb on Friday sentenced a man who rammed into a crowd of Muslims to life in prison.
In June 2017, Darren Osborne, 48, rammed into a crowd of Muslims near a mosque, killing one and injuring nine.
On Thursday, Osborne was found guilty of murdering the Bangladeshi victim and of attempting to murder others.
According to Cheema-Grubb, "This was a terrorist attack...intended to kill." She also said Osborne had been on "a suicide mission" and criticized him for "allowing his mind to be poisoned by those who claimed to be leaders."
Osborne, a father of four, will spend at least 43 years in prison.
Initially, Osborne had rented a van to target an event opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn was scheduled to attend. However, he found himself unable to reach the event, driving around London until he decided to attack the Muslims.
OSLO (Reuters) - Norway's finance ministry has appointed a commission to assess the management of the country's $975-billion sovereign wealth fund, it said on Monday.
The commission will assess the fund's investments in equities, fixed income and real estate portfolios, and report back to the ministry by January 2018. Its conclusions will be part of a white paper due in spring 2018.
The finance ministry holds the formal responsibility for the management of the fund, while the operational management is carried out by Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM), a unit of the central bank.
The fund's management is assessed every four years.
March 30 Ambromobiliare SpA:
* FY net revenue 4.2 million euros ($4.50 million) versus 5.6 million euros a year ago
* FY net loss 460,991 euros versus profit 34,235 euros a year ago
* Not to propose dividend distribution
* Board approves budget for FY 2017 and expects a slight increase in turnover to that generated in FY 2016 and improvement in margins Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9324 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
Gonzaga outfielder and cleanup hitter Branson Trube, a Mountain View High grad, rounds first base during the West Coast Conference baseball tournament last week in Stockton, Calif. Kyle Terada West Coast Conference
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C., March 31 Boeing Co's 787-10 Dreamliner successfully completed its first fight on Friday, kicking off a testing program for the new high-tech aircraft that is due to enter service next year.
The Boeing jetliner, the biggest of the three-member 787 family, touched down at 2:35 pm EDT (1825 GMT) at Charleston International Airport after its five-hour initial flight, according to a Reuters witness. (Reporting by Alwyn Scott in New York and Harriet McLeod in North Charleston; Editing by Andrew Hay)
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For some, being in a big crowd can bring on feelings of panic and anxiety.
This is a real disorder and it’s called enochlophobia. It’s closely related to agoraphobia, which is the fear of being humiliated, often in large groups of people.
If you feel a panic attack coming on, here are three things you can try immediately:
The first is something called belly breathing. Put one hand on your abdomen and the other hand on your chest and take turns breathing against one hand and then the other.
Another thing to try is moving towards the outer margin of a crowd, or near a door. It may give you a better sense of safety.
And lastly, in some cases, prescription medication can be safe and effective in these situations.
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A CHRISTMAS lunch will be held at Bix village hall on Sunday from 12.30pm in aid of community facilities at St James’ Church in the village.
The cost is £50 per family (two adults and two children) or £20 per adult. Bring your own wine. To book, call Cherry on (01491) 573751 or Veronica on (01491) 575754.
April 10 United Continental Holdings Inc :
* United Continental Holdings Inc - sees UAL first-quarter consolidated PRASM about ¢12.00 per asm
* United Continental Holdings Inc - sees UAL Q1 cargo revenue $205 - $225 million
* United Continental Holdings Inc sees UAL Q1 gross capital expenditures in range of $1,350 million - $1,370 million
* United Continental Holdings Inc - in Q1 of 2017, year-over-year mainline completion factor was approximately 1.0 point higher for UAL
* United Continental Holdings Inc - sees UAL Q1 consolidated revenue passenger miles 47.6 million, up 2.2pct
* United Continental Holdings Inc - sees UAL Q1 consolidated available seat miles 59.8 million, up 2.6pct
* United Continental Holdings Inc - sees UAL Q1 consolidated passenger load factor 79.6pct, down 0.3 pts Source text:(bit.ly/2ok8p4C) Further company coverage:
Capt. Michael Mullen of the U.S. Coast Guard answers questions during a news conference at Burke Lakefront Airport, Friday, Dec. 30, 2016, in Cleveland. The U.S. Coast Guard says there's been no sign of debris or those aboard a plane that took off from the airport on the shores of Lake Erie and went missing overnight.
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Oldest Oscar Mayer Wienermobile Is Gearing Up For Public Display One of the oldest Oscar Mayer Wienermobiles in the country is getting restored before being put on display for the public. It's all happening in Wisconsin, of course, the longtime home to Oscar Mayer's main processing plant.
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A John "Richard" Doe was found deceased Thursday at Encanto Park in Phoenix. Police officers believe his death is related to a homicide and are trying to locate the suspect. (Photo: Phoenix Police Department)
Police are investigating what they believe to be a homicide that occurred last Thursday at Encanto Park in Phoenix.
A man know only as "Richard'' was found dead around 10:15 a.m. at the park, 2605 N. 15th Ave., Phoenix police said.
Police said there was obvious trauma on the victim.
Police released a photograph of the victim and are asking for the public's help with any information that could lead to a suspect and arrest in the case.
Anyone with any information is asked to call Silent Witness at (480) 948-6377. Any calls that lead to the arrest of the suspect would receive a cash reward of $1,000.
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A left foot injury suffered on a foul ball could prevent Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton from returning from the disabled list Wednesday when he is eligible.
Buxton is currently on rehab assignment with Class-A Advanced Fort Myers as he recovers from a bout with migraine headaches. While his headaches appear to be behind him, Buxton injured his foot on Sunday and was scratched from Fort Myers' lineup Monday as a result. X-rays on the foot injury came back negative.
"He didn't have a reaction with the migraines, which was a good sign," Twins manager Paul Molitor said Monday. "We'll see how the next couple days go."
Buxton was originally slated to play center field in rehab games Monday and Tuesday before potentially returning Wednesday, but his activation now appears more likely for when the Twins return home Friday.
Buxton is batting .195 (8-for-41) with two RBIs and four stolen bases in 11 games this season.
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A baby-faced drug pusher who continued to traffic drugs while behind bars has been jailed for nine years.
Aaron Richard Cowell sobbed in the dock of the Brisbane Supreme Court on Thursday as his sentence was handed down.
The court heard Aaron Cowell became addicted to ice. Photo: David Thorpe
Justice Martin Burns said even though he had turned his life around while on bail, his criminal behaviour warranted a lengthy jail term.
The court heard the 25-year-old netted more than $100,000 over just seven months in 2015 and 2016 through the sale of wholesale quantities of drugs, including ice, cocaine, MDMA and cannabis.
Police also located up to $200,000 worth of drugs during searches of his north Brisbane home, car and buried in a box at an associate's property.
Following the final episode of Blue Planet II, which showed the devastating impact of humans on the world’s seas, the spotlight has been placed on the scale of destruction caused by excessive use of plastics.
Plastics now dominate modern human life, with many throwaway or single-use products such as drinks bottles, nappies and cutlery, ending up in the natural environment.
Over the course of the series, Blue Planet II highlighted the tragic impact this waste is having on marine life, with whales seen to be dying from toxic levels of plastic-related pollution. In last night's episode, viewers were shown the contents of a a South Georgian albatros's stomach. It is likely the bird had been fed plastic bags by its mother.
ORLANDO, Fla. - A pedestrian was struck and killed Wednesday morning in Orange County, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
The fatal crash happened around 1 a.m. on East Colonial Drive at Cricket Club Circle.
Witnesses told News 6 that a black Mustang struck the victim, and the driver stayed at the scene. The FHP has not released details about the crash.
Troopers blocked the entrance of the River Beach Cricket Club Apartments for hours as they investigated the crash. Many residents were forced to park across the street and walk to their homes.
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May 3 Semafo Inc:
* Semafo delivers cash flow from operations of $23.1 million in first quarter 2017
* Q1 adjusted loss per share $0.01
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.02 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Qtrly gold production of 55,400 ounces compared to 61,300 ounces
* Qtrly gold sales of $66.9 million compared to $74.6 million
* Says adjusted 2017 guidance to between 190,000 and 205,000 ounces of gold at a total cash cost of between $685 and $715 per ounce Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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CHICAGO -- The Wienermobile hit streets of Chicago-- and WGN went along for the ride.
There are six Wienermobiles that travel around the country -- driven by teams of two 'Hot Doggers'.
It's a full time position. About 1500 people applied for and 12 were chosen.
Traffic reporter Sarah Jindra met up with the team that's in charge of driving around the Midwest region for the next year -- two recent college grads, Sammi Maning and Haely Rohe. They gave us an inside look as to what it's like to drive the big iconic Wienermobile around the streets of Chicago.
To apply for a position, you have to have a bachelor's degree and just a license.
You can follow the Wienermobile them on social media using # FortheLoveofHotDogs
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Celtic’s hopes of signing Patrick Roberts in time for Wednesday’s clash with Astana have been dealt a fresh blow after the midfielder was named in Manchester City’s squad for a friendly with Spanish side Girona.
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The friendly will take place at 5pm on Tuesday, just over 24 hours before Celtic’s crunch Champions League play-off match and only six hours before the 11pm deadline to register the play in time to play.
Celtic were hoping City would allow the player, who wants to move back to Parkhead on loan, to sign before the deadline.
That now looks unlikely to happen with Pep Guardiola wishing to have another look at the 20-year-old as part of City’s 25-man first-team squad.
City travelled out on Monday for their short summer break in Girona, a city in the north east region of Catalonia.
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This image taken from video, early Monday, Aug. 14, 2017, shows an armoured vehicle driving down a street after an attack in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. Suspected Islamic extremists opened fire at a Turkish restaurant in the capital of Burkina Faso late Sunday, killing at least 18 people in the second such attack on a restaurant popular with foreigners in the last two years. @Yabsi1er via AP)
American tennis player Jared Donaldson could barely move after his legs cramped up during his second-round French Open match against Grigor Dimitrov.
Donaldson took the No. 4 seed into the fifth set. And with his leg cramps limiting his ability to serve, Donaldson broke out some crafty gamesmanship to catch Dimitrov off guard. He softly served underhand, and it worked — at first.
USA's Jared Donaldson pulls the underhand quick serve on Grigor Dimitrov to finish a game in the 5th set pic.twitter.com/IZX9T3x5eL — Born Salty (@cjzero) May 30, 2018
Dimitrov’s return went long, which gave Donaldson the game and 7-6 lead in the fifth set. We didn’t get a mph reading on the serve, but it couldn’t have been fast at all.
Despite the break between games, the cramping got worse for Donaldson. With the set tied at 8-8, he’d attempt the underhand serve again. This time, it didn’t work.
Dimitrov went on to win the 4-hour, 20-minute match.
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NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
Final Charlotte 133 Indiana 126
Final L.A. Lakers 102 Brooklyn 99
Final Toronto 130 Portland 105
Final Boston 119 Atlanta 110
Final Philadelphia 103 Miami 97
Final Milwaukee 92 N-Y Knicks 90
Final Utah 129 Phoenix 97
Final New Orleans 114 Oklahoma City 100
Final Golden State 119 Sacramento 104
NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
Final Pittsburgh 7 Washington 4
Final Detroit 4 Carolina 1
Final San Jose 3 Columbus 1
Final Minnesota 5 Vegas 2
TOP-25 COLLEGE BASKETBALL
Final (22) Rhode Island 81 VCU 68
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TAMPA — Jacoby Ellsbury is expected to start the season on the disabled list, according to Aaron Boone.
Ellsbury (oblique) was supposed to take simulated at-bats on Monday and get a couple ABs in Lakeland against the Tigers Tuesday.
But he still has flu-like symptoms so those plans were scrapped.
Boone said the Yankees won't necessarily add another outfielder with Ellsbury out of the mix.
Giancarlo Stanton feeling comfortable in left field and clubhouse
Jacoby Ellsbury will likely begin the season on the DL. (Elsa/Getty Images)
They currently have depth in Brett Gardner, Aaron Hicks, Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton.
It could perhaps allow the Bombers to take an extra pitcher like Jonathan Holder, Ben Heller, Domingo German or Luis Cessa.
Ellsbury still has three years left on his deal at $68 million total.
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Florida Judge Elizabeth Scherer has found Nikolas Cruz to be indigent and the 19-year-old will keep his public defender, the State Attorney’s Office told ABC News today.
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U.S. stocks bounced back from their recent losses Monday after the Chinese government said that country's economy grew at a slightly faster pace in the first quarter. Banks jumped as interest rates recovered.
On Monday:
The Standard & Poor's 500 index advanced 20.06 points, or 0.9 percent, to 2,349.01.
The Dow Jones industrial average surged 183.67 points, or 0.9 percent, to 20,636.92.
The Nasdaq composite gained 51.64 points, or 0.9 percent, to 5,856.79.
The Russell 2000 index of smaller-company stocks rose 15.94 points, or 1.2 percent, to 1,361.18.
For the year:
The S&P 500 is up 110.18 points, or 4.9 percent.
The Dow is up 874.32 points, or 4.4 percent.
The Nasdaq is up 473.67 points, or 8.8 percent.
The Russell 2000 is up 4.05 points, or 0.3 percent.
HARRISBURG – Police in Harrisburg are asking for the public’s help with information regarding a fatal pedestrian accident. On Saturday around 2:34 a.m., officers responded to N. Fifth and Maclay Streets for a report of a pedestrian struck. The caller was the driver of the striking vehicle that remained at the scene. Police found 61-year-old Dorena Archer on the roadway. She was rushed to a local hospital where she died. Authorities say it is an on-going investigation. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Harrisburg Police at 717-558-6900.
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Douglas E. Davis, more famously known as Doug E Fresh, will host the Cincinnati Music Festival (CMF) at Paul Brown Stadium.
Usher and Mary J Blige will be headlining the festival which will take place July 27 - 29.
Doug E Fresh started his hip-hop and beatboxing career in New York in 1983.
He and his group, the Get Fresh Crew, are most recognized for their songs “The Show” and “Ladi Dadi” which features Get Fresh Crew member, MC Ricky D., also known as Slick Rick, rapping over Doug E Fresh’s beatboxing.
Doug E Fresh has continued his career in hip-hop long, most recently appearing in many television shows, radio shows, even hip-hop group Cali Swag District modifying his signature dance moves to go along with their hit single, “Teach Me How to Dougie.”
CMF began started in 1962 and is one of the largest music festivals in the country attracting more than 75,000 music lovers.
Tickets are on-sale at CincyMusicFestival.com.
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Auston Matthews was born in California and raised in Arizona, making this the coldest game he’s ever played in. But as the temperature dipped Matthews seemed to heat up, impressing his many fans every time he touched the puck. The dynamic rookie seemed destined to be the one to send these fans home happy.
When he scored Toronto’s fourth goal to make the score 4-1 in the third, the building was jumping. But it was Matthews’ overtime winner that solidified his greatness. “That’s why we f***ing drafted him!” a fan wearing a TML onesie told his friends as he spiked a Stella Artois can on the floor. It wasn’t his prettiest goal, but it didn’t matter.
The only player who earned a similar fan response as Matthews was No. 99. It seemed fitting that “The Great One” would be received as warmly as “The Next One.”
BCHS sent 9 representatives to the TASC Annual State Conference in Arlington, April 8-11. Once again, BCHS received the highest honor of Sweepstakes – completing projects in Pride/Patriotism-Drugs/Alcohol/Safety/Health-Energy/Environment and Community Service. BCHS also received notification that it has been awarded the highest honor in NASC- National Gold Council of Excellence. We are 1 of 237 in the nation and 1 of 36 in Texas. We are CARDINAL PROUD.
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RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — There was a special moment at Wednesday night’s Enloe High School graduation
The group honored a student who died at the beginning of the year.
“We would like to specifically remember the Class of 2017 scholar, Rachel Rosoff,” the announcer said on Wednesday.
In addition to reading her name, school leaders displayed a rose and had a moment of silence for Rosoff.
The Wake County teen died of electric shock after jumping into an electrified pool last year, where she worked as a lifeguard.
The U.S. Justice Department is defending the constitutionality of a law that allows whistleblowers to pursue lawsuits on its behalf against companies accused of defrauding the government when the agency opts against pursuing the cases itself.
The Justice Department in a brief filed this week urged the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Denver to reject arguments by a Utah-based healthcare system that those provisions of the False Claims Act violate the U.S. Constitution.
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New midsize SUV ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety show that headlights are improving when it comes to visibility, but many still need to do a better job of lighting the road ahead while limiting bothersome glare. Arlington, VA - infoZine - The 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe and the 2017 Volvo XC60 are the only models available with good-rated headlights among the 19 midsize SUVs and 18 midsize luxury SUVs evaluated in this new round of tests.
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PEOPLE who want to operate public motor vehicles (PMVs) in Morobe have to enquire with the provincial land transport board for registration plates before buying vehicles, an official says.
Morobe land transport board and traffic registry chief executive Joshua Mais said people needed to cross-check with his office to verify the availability of serial numbers before buying PMVs.
Mais was responding to a concern raised by Klinki PMV Association chairman Dan Nali and his members who have 21 PMVs using white plates.
Mais said the processing of blue PMV plates was the responsibility of the Transport Department where they kept information on serial numbers allocated to provinces.
Mais said Nali flew to Port Moresby and brought the blue plates and handed them over to Mais on Wednesday.
“But I will cross-check with land transport division manager licensing Charles Kemo and secretary Nelson Lahari regarding the legality of this blue plates,” he said.
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March 20 (Reuters) - Japanese government bonds weakened slightly on Tuesday, with traders wary of actively taking positions before the U.S. Federal Reserve's two-day policy meeting that starts later in the day and a holiday in Japan.
The key June 10-year JGB futures contract eased 0.02 point to 150.87.
The benchmark 10-year JGB yield inched up 0.5 basis point to 0.040 percent.
Japanese financial markets will be closed on Wednesday for a public holiday. (Reporting by Tokyo markets team; Editing by Amrutha Gayathri)
Alvin Reji of Schaumburg uses a circular saw to cut a 2-by-4 while Christine Cooper of Schaumburg secures the table in place. On the ground, Alex Vendel, Sarah Narske, Lucas Helton, Colin Egan and Vince Giglio, all of Schaumburg, load a wall panel into a tractor trailer where Tatum Byrd of Chicago, Eligia Kramer of Hanover Park and Enza Copertino of Schaumburg will secure it for shipment to Appalachia.
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The alternative investment giant KKR has wrangled a direct lending partnership worth several billion dollars from its rival Blackstone Group.
KKR has entered into an agreement with FS Investments, an alternative investment manager, to create a direct lending platform — known as BDC — with $18bn in combined assets under management.
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The California Division of Workers’ Compensation is dismissing more than 292,000 unresolved liens.
The liens belong to claimants who did not properly file the required supplemental lien form and 4903.05(c) declaration form.
Senate Bill 1160, which became effective Jan. 1, required all lien claimants who filed a lien between Jan. 1, 2013 and Dec. 31, 2016, and paid a filing fee, to file the forms by July 1. Lien claimants who failed to file the forms as required will have their liens dismissed.
Labor code section 4903.05(c) was amended as part of the bill’s reform measures to combat fraud in the workers’ comp system.
To comply with SB 1160’s requirements, DWC made available an e-form declaration and the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board promulgated regulations requiring the use of this form.
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TARRYTOWN, N.Y. (AP) - New York police say three teenagers face criminal charges over a YouTube video that shows them trespassing on a bridge that's under construction.
State police announced Monday that it made the arrests between Aug. 6 and Aug. 8.
The Journal News (http://lohud.us/2w448aQ ) says the July 13 video shows the 17- and 18-year-olds walking along train tracks, squeezing through a fence hole and roaming around a span that will replace the Tappan (TAP'-uhn) Zee Bridge.
The camera shows some dizzying views of the Hudson River below. One teen says they've been spotted and they run away.
The consortium building the bridge, Tappan Zee Constructors, says in a statement that safety and security are its top priorities. The consortium says it gathered evidence and turned the matter over to police, who quickly made arrests.
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News 18 wants to congratulate the newest Fairest of the Fair.
Julia Nunes from Tilden, Wisconsin was crowned with the Northern Wisconsin State Fair honor Saturday night. The 19-year-old takes over the position from Emily Lehmann, last year's winner from Lake Hallie.
News 18's Kaitlyn Riley emceed the event.
Congratulations again to Julia, and everyone that participated.
– Below is a preview for Tuesday’s WWE SmackDown from Cincinnati as WWE Week continues on the USA Network, featuring a pre-Clash of Champions face-off between Jinder Mahal and WWE Champion AJ Styles plus Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Kevin Owens in singles action.
– WWE taped the following matches on Monday in Cleveland for this week’s Main Event episode:
* Rhyno vs. Curt Hawkins
* Gran Metalik and Akira Tozawa vs. Jack Gallagher and Brian Kendrick
– RAW Tag Team Champions The Bar granted a Make-A-Wish Wish before this week’s RAW in Cleveland. Here they are with Wish Kid Iain:
New Delhi : The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a plea by Reliance Communications (RCom) against the Bombay High Court order restraining the company and its subsidiaries from selling assets.
The court will hear the case on Thursday. On Mardh 8, the high court had upheld an order by an arbitration court restraining RCom and its subsidiaries from selling assets. The arbitration court had put on hold the sale of assets by RCom and its subsidiaries.
Police have issued a warning after bogus officials got into a pensioner’s home and stole cash.
A man claiming he needed to check the water supply as part of a government scheme approached a resident in Porthill Grange at around 4.45pm on Thursday.
A Staffordshire Police spokesman said: “The resident allowed the male to enter the property and he proceeded to check pipework in the kitchen. The man advised the resident that he would receive £20 but needed some change. The resident went to get some change which is when a second male appeared and distracted the resident. A quantity of cash was later discovered missing.”
The men are described as white and in their 30s/early 40s. Both men were wearing dark clothing and of slim to medium build.
The spokesman added: “We would remind residents to never allow any unsolicited visitors into their homes.”
Call police on 101 if you have any information about the incident.
DAYTON, WA - On Wednesday afternoon August 9 at approximately 2:16 p.m., Columbia County Dispatch received a call requesting a welfare check of an individual at the Dayton High School baseball field in the 300 block of S. Cottonwood Street.
At approximately 2:25 p.m., Columbia County Reserve Deputy Kenneth Foxe arrived on scene and was confronted by Alonzo Snider, a Dayton resident. After a scuffle between the two, a deputy involved shooting occurred. Neither the suspect or the deputy suffered a gunshot wound. Reserve Deputy Foxe received multiple lacerations and minor injuries during the scuffle. Snider also received minor injuries.
Both individuals were treated on scene by local EMS and later received additional medical care; Deputy Foxe at Dayton General Hospital and Snider in Walla Walla at Providence St. Mary Medical Center.
Not further information is available at this time pending an investigation being conducted by the Washington State Patrol.
HSBC Bank plc -- Moody's confirms the long-term senior debt and deposit ratings of HSBC Bank plc, concluding review. Stable Outlook
April 20 US Ecology Inc
* US Ecology Inc - on April 18, in connection with co's entry into new credit agreement, co terminated existing credit agreement, dated as of June 14, 2014
* US Ecology Inc - prior to termination of former credit deal, there were about $278.3 million of term loans, no revolving loans outstanding under former credit deal Source text for Eikon: (bit.ly/2ouovFO) Further company coverage:
Super Eagles captain, John Obi Mikel, has expressed his confidence that the team will be at their best, ahead of their June 2 friendly against England at Wembley.
Mikel Obi who turned 31 last Sunday, admitted that Gernot Rohr’s men have little margin for error, ahead of the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
“The match comes up only two weeks before our first match at the FIFA World Cup.
“It will be a big occasion and a big match for both teams as we both look forward to our respective first matches in Russia.
“England is a special place for me having spent so many years playing there, and it is one country I love to go to. We (Super Eagles) are already talking to each other and everyone is looking forward to the game,” the Tianjin TEDA midfielder told the NFF’s official website.
Nigeria face Croatia in their first group match at the 2018 World Cup at the Kaliningrad Stadium on Saturday, 16th June before games against Iceland (Volgograd, 22nd June) and Argentina (Saint Petersburg 26th June) in Group D.
LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles company accused of selling jewelry for children that contained dangerous levels of toxic lead and cadmium has been fined $1.6 million.
State officials on Tuesday said a judge approved the judgment this month against Luxy Accessory and its owner, Hyun Sook Kim.
The Department of Toxic Substances says one pendant was found to be 80 per cent lead and some items were labeled “lead free.”
The company has no working phone number and couldn’t be reached Tuesday.
Luxy was one of several companies sued by the state attorney general’s office six years ago for selling tainted jewelry.
Authorities say repeated inspections showed Luxy continued to sell tainted jewelry until it was quarantined last year.
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — With the holidays right around the corner, you're probably pretty busy, so nothing sounds better than some simple comfort food.
Garrett Miller and DJ Naylor from Celtic Crossing shows us how to make a traditional Irish cornbread stuffing using only four ingredients.
Irish Potato Stuffing
4 cups mashed potatoes
8 ounces of bangers (Irish sausage) - you can use any type of link-like sausage, hot dogs, kielbasa or cocktail sausages
4 ounces caramelized onions
Step 1: Heat the oven to 375 degrees.
Step 2: Roughly chop the bangers and sauté in butter, until slightly brown and crisp.
Step 3: Mix the mashed potatoes, bangers, and onions in a baking dish.
Step 4: Bake until bubbly around the edges, and slightly brown and crisp on top.
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Mohamed Salah scored an absolute cracker for Liverpool this evening, as the Egyptian opened the scoring for the Reds against Roma in the Champions League semi final.
Salah, who is having the season of his life this campaign, have Allison no chance in the Roma goal as he curled an effort in off the bar to put Jurgen Klopp’s side 1-0 up.
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It was Salah’s 42nd strike of the season, one that now puts him just one goal behind Cristiano Ronaldo, an accolade that any football would take in a heart beat.
The Reds had come close prior to Salah’s strike, with Sadio Mane missing a glorious chance just minutes before Salah put the home side a goal to the good.
Salah did show his respect to his former side, with the former Roma star refusing to celebrate against his former side following his stunning effort.
Here’s a video of the goal, one that leaves you questioning whether there is anything this man can’t do.
Neon Indian’s Alan Palomo wrote his first score for a forthcoming sci-fi film called Everything Beautiful Is Far Away. Directed by Andrea Sisson and Pete Ohs, the film follows a man and his robot friend as they traverse a harsh desert landscape in search of a mythical lake. The film stars Julia Garner (The Get Down, The Perks Of Being A Wallflower) and Joseph Cross (Big Little Lies) and it will premiere at the LA Film Festival on 6/21. Watch the trailer below.
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All Times EST Overall W L T SW Pts GF GA W L T Notre Dame 10 0 0 0 30 33 13 16 3 1 Ohio St. 5 4 1 0 16 27 26 10 4 4 Penn St. 4 4 2 1 15 34 31 11 7 2 Minnesota 4 7 1 1 14 35 37 10 9 1 Wisconsin 4 5 1 0 13 33 33 10 9 2 Michigan 3 5 2 1 12 34 41 7 7 2 Michigan St. 2 7 1 1 8 16 31 8 9 1
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Thursday’s Game
Michigan 4, Michigan St. 0
Friday, Games
Ohio St. 2, Minnesota 1, OT
Michigan St. 5, Michigan 0
Penn St. 5, Robert Morris 2
Notre Dame 3, Wisconsin 2
Saturday’s Games
Penn St. 7, Robert Morris 4
Ohio St. 4, Minnesota 1
Notre Dame 6, Wisconsin 2
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A man is in the hospital after police say he was stabbed in Church Hill.
Officers responded just after 8 p.m. to the 1600 block of North 30th Street. They found the man suffering from stab wounds. He was transported to the hospital but is expected to be okay.
The man was stabbed by a woman, who ran from the scene, according to police.
If you know anything about the stabbing, call Crime Stoppers at 804-780-1000.
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FERRISBURGH | On Nov. 25, 2017 at approximately 11:18 a.m., troopers from the Vermont State Police New Haven Barracks conducted a motor vehicle stop with an auto operated by John Ryea, 34, of Ripton, on U.S. Route 7 in Ferrisburgh.
Subsequent investigation revelaed that Ryea’s privelage to operate a motor vehicle was criminally suspended in the State of Vermont.
Ryea was arrested and transported to the VSP New Haven Barracks for processing. Ryea was released on citation to appear at the Addison County Court on Jan. 8, 2018 at 12:30 p.m.
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JACKSON TWP, Pa. - Every year, 5th through 12th grade band members gather for one amazing night - everyone performing together.
Former and current students remember the memories made as youngsters getting ready for Band Night and look forward to making an impact on the hearts and minds of those coming up the pipeline to take their place in the years to come.
Union County State’s Attorney Tyler R. Edmonds announced today (June 14th ) that 34 year old Daniel Jacob Bible of Anna, Illinois was found guilty by a Union County Jury on one (1) count of Burglary, a Class 2 Felony. A sentencing hearing has been set for August 29, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at the Union County Courthouse in Jonesboro. Bible remains in custody at the Jackson County Jail in Murphysboro.
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Flex those trivia muscles and give back to the community with The Brick and Communities in Schools (CIS) Charleston. Starting Feb. 7, the Brick and CIS are teaming up on the first Wednesday of every month, from 8-10 p.m., to help support local students through an ongoing trivia competition. Participants can compete for the title of ultimate champion, along with a $100 gift card, and a suite at the RiverDogs game.Ten percent of proceeds from the night will go to benefit the Alumni Association of Community Schools in Charleston. Started in 1989, Communities in Schools Charleston partnered with the Charleston County School District to open Septima P. Clark Corporate Academy, Charleston County’s first alternative high school, in 1990. Now, the organization serves almost 10,000 students in the Charleston area through their tutoring, mentoring, and student support programs.The trivia nights will go until July 4, when they’ll announce the winner of the gift card and RiverDogs suite.
S.D. Ga. , a trustee appears to win the next battle of "bankruptcy estates v. child's college," ruling that an insolvent parent who paid the college tuition of an adult child made a fraudulent transfer to the college.
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The Acting Head of the Gush Etzion Regional Council, Moshe Seville, on Tuesday night congratulated Shlomo Ne’eman, who won the elections for head of the Council.
"I congratulate Shlomo Ne’eman on his election as the Head of the Gush Etzion Regional Council. Over the last five years I have had the privilege of serving the community in Gush Etzion. I wish Shlomo success. Your success is our success," said Seville.
According to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s latest Builder Application Survey for March 2017, mortgage applications for new home purchases increased 6.7 percent compared to March 2016. Compared to February 2017, applications increased by 23 percent relative to the previous month. This change does not include any adjustment for typical seasonal patterns.
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SPENGLER: Trump Triumphs with Release of House Intel Memo.
No foreign intelligence service could learn anything from the House Republicans’ memo except that the FBI retailed the mercenary inventions of a retired British spook and concealed the provenance of its information. Some may consider it dangerous to expose senior officials of America’s counterintelligence service as political hacks and fools. They needn’t worry. America’s adversaries have been well aware of this for a long time.
The proposed Aldi supermarket project on East Andrew Johnson Highway moved a few steps closer to reality Tuesday night during a called meeting of the city Board of Mayor and Commissioners and the regular monthly meeting of the Tusculum Planning Commission. After reaching an agreement last week with the Town of Greeneville, commissioners approved a resolution to "adjust the contiguous boundary" between Tusculum and Greeneville to include several small parcels of land that now fall within city limits on the site of the proposed Aldi market, on East Andrew Johnson Highway next to the Consumer Credit Union building.
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Zimmermann will not make his scheduled start Tuesday against the Pirates as the game has been postponed due to rain, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports
The Tigers and Pirates will play the makeup game Wednesday as part of a day-night doubleheader, of which Zimmermann will pitch Game 1, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
The utility that owns Ohio’s two nuclear power sites say it needs to charge its customers more in order save the struggling plants. The senator who’s proposing a bill that would allow that to happen is accused of having a conflict of interest.
Sen. John Eklund of Chardon is an attorney with a firm that represents FirstEnergy, which owns Ohio’s nuclear power plants. Eklund’s bill would allow FirstEnergy to charge customers more to subsidize those plants, but he notes the state’s ethics commission says there shouldn’t be any concerns about conflicts.
And Eklund says saving these nuclear power plants ensures that Ohio isn’t just relying on whatever energy source is cheapest at the time, because in his words that…
“Exposes the system to the weakness of that energy source and does not take advantage of the strengths of the other energy sources.”
Manufacturers and consumer groups have said this is just another request for a bailout from FirstEnergy, which already lost a fight to help its coal plants.
April 5 Sourcenext Corp
* Says it will acquire 22,200 shares (100 percent stake) of FUDEMAME CO.,LTD., for 813 million yen, from Softfront Holdings
* Says it will hold 100 percent voting power of FUDEMAME CO.,LTD.
* Says transaction effective May 11
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SACRAMENTO (AP) — Sit-down restaurants in California may soon stop providing disposable plastic straws with drinks unless customers request them.
The state Assembly advanced a bill Wednesday that would require dine-in restaurants provide single-use plastic straws only upon request.
Assemblyman Ian Calderon says plastic straws contribute to the buildup of trash in the oceans. The Whittier Democrat describes his bill is a small step toward addressing the environmental and public health problem.
Assemblyman Matthew Harper opposes the bill. The Huntington Beach Republican says it would make it harder for restaurants to do business in California and advocates punishing people who litter, instead.
The bill passed 45-17. It still requires approval from the state Senate and governor before it can become law.
Andrew Luck isn't sure when he'll start throwing again and won't set a timetable for his return from shoulder surgery.
The Indianapolis Colts starting quarterback isn't expected to do much — if any — work during the team's offseason workouts.
Players and coaches held their first official team activities Monday at the team complex, and for the first time Luck acknowledged that his injury problems began during a Week 3 contest at Tennessee in 2015.
He missed nine games that season with an assortment of injuries, including a lacerated kidney. After the season, Luck said he decided to undergo rehab rather than opt for surgery. But after aggravating the injury several times last season, he decided to have surgery.
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The Supreme Court served its verdict on Aam Aadmi Party vs Delhi Lieutenant General case on Wednesday. The verdict maintained that Lieutenant Governor's role cannot be obstructionist saying that Delhi Lieutenant Governor cannot act independently without taking aid from Council of Ministers. Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra said, "Obeying the constitution is everybody's duty and responsibility. The relationship between Centre and State government should be healthy." He further added, "The LG must work harmoniously with the state. The LG and council of ministers have to be constantly aligned." According to the verdict, Lieutenant Governor cannot refer all matters to the President. Delhi cannot have full statehood in view of an earlier nine-judge judgment.
TORONTO — Ontario’s newly elected Progressive Conservative government has halted changes to sports and concert ticket price legislation that would have capped resale values for events across the province.
A spokesman for the Tories confirmed today that the law passed by the previous Liberal government to address escalating ticket prices will not immediately move ahead.
The Tories say the law attempted to put a cap on ticket resale prices but had no mechanisms to enforce the measure.
The new government, which was officially sworn in last Friday, says it will review the section of the consumer protection law that deals with ticket resale.
The law would have capped sports and concert ticket resale prices at 50 per cent above original face value.
It was set to come into effect on July 1.
Splitting the bill the fair way: Why the higher earner should pay more
It comes down to math: The first step is to add your net incomes together. Then divide each individual income by this figure and multiply by 100.
Conrad sprains his ankle and chooses to ignore the pain when his old medical professor begins having hallucinations of old patients.
White Sox manager Rick Renteria said Sunday that Moncada would open the season as the club's leadoff hitter, Bruce Levine of 670 The Score Chicago reports.
Moncada will probably remain a sinkhole in batting average until he dramatically curbs his 34.3 percent career strikeout rate, but his willingness to draw walks props up his on-base percentage and makes him an ideal fit in the leadoff spot. With the top-of-the-order role should come more involvement in the run game, an area where the speedy Moncada has lagged more than anticipated since reaching the majors. Moncada swiped 45 bags at a 78.9 percent success rate in the minors in 2016, suggesting he has some untapped potential as a base stealer after notching only three steals in five attempts across 251 big-league plate appearances to date.
The latest studio album, DAMN debuted at #1 on the Billboard Digital Genre R&B/Hip-Hop Chart week ending April 6th. Bruno Mars and The Weeknd took the next 2 spots.
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Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola feels he is already nearing the end of his coaching career.
Guardiola, 45, has a three-year contract at the Etihad Stadium but does not envision continuing in the same capacity far beyond that.
Widely regarded as one of the greatest coaches of all time, the Spaniard has won 22 trophies since starting out at Barcelona B in 2007.
The Spaniard led Barca's first team to a historic treble in 2008-09 and won three successive Bundesliga titles in as many years at Bayern Munich.
But, despite being in the early stages of his time at City, Guardiola says he is already winding down his career.
"I will be at Manchester for the next three seasons, maybe more, but I am arriving at the end of my coaching career, of this I am sure," he told NBC Sports, prior to City's 2-1 Premier League win over Burnley on Monday.
"I will not be on the bench until I am 60 or 65 years old. I feel that the process of my goodbye has already started."
May 2 Celyad Sa:
* Celyad grants to Novartis a non-exclusive license for its allogeneic TCR-Deficient CAR-T Cells Patents
* This license agreement is related to two targets currently under development by Novartis
* Under the terms of the agreement Celyad receives an upfront payment and is eligible to receive success based clinical, regulatory and commercial milestone payments
* If all success based milestones are achieved, Celyad is eligible to receive payments, including the upfront payment, totalling $96 million
* In addition, Celyad will receive single digit royalties based on net sales of the licensed target associated products
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KALISPELL – A Cutbank man died Saturday after an apparent accident involving a Bobcat skid-steer with a bucket loader.
The victim, Raymond Christiaens, was working on his cabin on Echo Lake outside Bigfork when the accident happened, according to Sheriff Chuck Curry.
The sheriff says Christiaens had apparently been working on a Bobcat skid-steer bucket loader when the hydraulics failed and the bucket fell on Christiaens, trapping him. A neighbor saw Christians pinned between the bucket and the Bobcat frame and called 911.
Emergency responders tried to revive the man, but he was pronounced dead after arriving at Kalispell Regional Hospital.
Christiaens was 55.
Three arrested for allegedly selling heroin and narcotics in Michigan City
Two men and a woman were arrested Wednesday after those living in the Michigan City community reported the illegal sale of heroin and other narcotics to law enforcement.
The La Porte County Drug Task Force reported an investigation into the individuals which suggested 31-year-old Joey Stone and 23-year-old Zachariah Knight, both of Michigan City, were allegedly providing heroin to the area.
The investigation also found 35-year-old Miller Brooks to allegedly be selling narcotics in the area as well.
According to county officials, probable cause was presented to Judge Michael Bergerson where warrants were issued preceding their arrests.
La Porte County Jail records show Stone is currently held on a $15,000 bond.
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BOYNTON BEACH — Authorities say two Florida women overdosed on heroin in a sports utility vehicle with two infants in the back seat.
Boynton Beach police spokeswoman Stephanie Slater said in a news release that 28-year-old Kristen Leigh O'Connor and 29-year-old June Schweinhart were taken to a hospital Thursday after officers found them inside the SUV.
The infants, ages 1 and 2 months, were properly strapped into their car seats.
Boynton Beach police Kristen Leigh O'Connor (left) and June Schweinhart were charged with child neglect. Kristen Leigh O'Connor (left) and June Schweinhart were charged with child neglect. (Boynton Beach police)
O'Conner told investigators she picked up Schweinhart — who she met in a drug treatment program — and they bought $60 worth of heroin from her old drug dealer. The women snorted the drug and then overdosed.
After treatment, they were booked into jail on child neglect charges. The infants were turned over family members.
Jail records don't list attorneys for either woman.
Collins (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Jazz, Chris Vivlamore of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
While Collins is traveling with the Hawks on their five-game raod swing, he'll sit out Tuesday after suffering a sprained left ankle Saturday night against Milwaukee. The rookie's next chances to play will come Thursday in Sacramento and Friday in Golden State.
April 24 (Reuters) - Autoline Industries Ltd:
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A Lincolnshire kebab shop has been told it needs to make ‘major improvements’ in the handling of its food following a recent inspection.
The Food Standards Agency said the food shop needs to make improvements in the cleanliness and condition of the building and major improvement in hygienic food handling.
However, inspectors visiting Tower Point Kebab Shop, unit five, Tower Point, Sea Lane in Ingoldmells on August 15 said the management of food safety was generally satisfactory.
The kebab shop was given and overall one out of five.
There are no reviews of this shop in Tripadvisor but reviews on social media gave it a five out of five with one person saying ‘the food was fantastic.’
Unit five was previously occupied by Coastside Fish and Chips according to the Food Standards Agency website.
It was previously inspected in June 2013 and was given a five star hygiene rating by the Food Standards Agency.
On Sept 15 1964, The Times ran an article declaring that The Grange, in Alresford, Hants, had been put on the market. The house, once the home of a branch of the famous banking family, the Barings, was "renowned for its duck shoot".
This "mansion in the classic style [with] more than 60 rooms some 18 acres of lakes renowned for their duck shooting and trout fishing" was up for sale following the death of Charles Wallach, an American industrialist. He had bought the home in 1934 from the Barings. It was thanks, in part, to this news story that The Grange as it stands today is back in Baring hands.
After seeing the article, John Baring, now the seventh Lord Ashburton, a former chairman of BP...
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Damage is growing from torrential rains that have pounded the nation with Typhoon Prapiroon approaching the Korean Peninsula.
As of Tuesday afternoon, the rains have killed three people and left three injured and one missing.
The National Disaster and Safety Status Control Center said that as of 11 a.m. Tuesday, 20 people have displaced by the heavy rains in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province and Seocheon, South Chungcheong Province.
Emergency restoration efforts were made after some roads in North Gyeongsang Province and South Chungcheong Province became inundated or were washed away. Flights were also canceled due to the torrential rain.
Some schools in Jeju Island and North Gyeongsang Province adjusted their hours as a precautionary measure.
Gunsan in North Jeolla Province has seen a total of 440 millimeters of rain from Sunday to 10 a.m. Tuesday. Shinan in South Jeolla Province saw some 315 millimeters of rain while Jeju witnessed rainfall of some 276 millimeters.
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Police: Man who fled officers, pulled gun is fatally shot
WOODSTOCK, Ga. (AP) — The Georgia Bureau of Investigations says a driver was fatally shot after pulling a gun on officers in northwest Georgia.
WSB-TV (http://2wsb.tv/2itrBZu ) reports that the GBI says Canton police officers saw the driver Saturday about 10:10 p.m. parked outside a closed business.
GBI spokesman Rich Bahan says after speaking to officer the driver sped off, striking an officer.
The officer was treated at a hospital and released.
Police say the car crossed into Woodstock at about 2 a.m. and officers used a tire deflating device to stop the car.
Police blocked all lanes on I-75 northbound as officers pursued the driver. They say he got out of his car holding a gun. Two Woodstock police officers fired at the driver. He later died of his injuries.
Authorities did not identify the driver or the officers.
Sims rushed three times for 16 yards and brought in two of three targets for 11 yards in Sunday's 24-21 loss to the Lions.
Sims mirrored his Week 13 rushing line while also posting at least two catches for the sixth straight game. The four-year pro has yet to see more than three carries in any game this season, so his primary fantasy value is essentially limited to deep PPR formats. He'll look to exploit a Falcons defense that's been vulnerable to pass-catching backs in a Week 15 divisional battle.
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JACKSON, Miss. (AP)  Mississippi's governor has signed the nation's tightest abortion restrictions into law.
Republican Gov. Phil Bryant signed House Bill 1510 on Monday afternoon. It becomes law immediately and bans most abortions after 15 weeks' gestation. Bryant has frequently said he wants Mississippi to be the "safest place in America for an unborn child."
The law's only exceptions are if a fetus has health problems making it "incompatible with life" outside of the womb at full term, or if a pregnant woman's life or a "major bodily function" is threatened by pregnancy. Pregnancies resulting from rape and incest aren't exempted.
Abortion rights advocates are calling the law unconstitutional because it limits abortion before fetuses can live outside the womb. The owner of Mississippi's only abortion clinic opposes the law and has pledged to sue.
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb 2 (Reuters) - The surge in 10-year U.S. Treasury yields on Friday after a government report showed that wages' rising smartly is just a "delayed reaction" to stronger economic growth that has been ongoing for some time, a top policymaker said on Friday.
"Markets sometimes take a while to get going and then they move more quickly," San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank President John Williams told reporters after a talk here.
"Some of this adjustment seems to be a realization the economy's doing really well, and obviously with the tax cuts that's going to add further stimulus in the next years, and if anything the inflation data are heading in the right way," Williams said.
U.S. stocks fell for a second straight day on Friday and the Dow Jones Industrial Average had its worst day in two years. But Williams was upbeat, calling current financial conditions, even after the rise in bond yields and the fall in stocks, "incredibly positive." (Reporting by Ann Saphir; Editing by Leslie Adler)
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A helicopter and mountain rescue teams have started a search for a missing couple in the Cairngorms.
A man, aged 57 and a woman, 60, set out for a day's walk in the Glenmore area at 10am yesterday morning.
But the alarm was raised when they failed to return as planned yesterday evening.
A chopper was scrambled and rescue teams set out to search last night, but there was no trace of the pair.
The search has been re-started this morning with a helicopter and members of the Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team and RAF Search and Rescue Team.
The man was believed to be wearing a red jacket and the woman was wearing a turquoise jacket.
They both had rucksacks and were out walking with a black collie dog.
If anyone was out walking in the area yesterday and saw them they are asked to contact Police Scotland on 101 with any information they have.
April 10 Inventiva SA:
* Expects to finalize recruitment of patients for Phase 2B of developing IVA337 product in the treatment of systemic sclerosis in second semester of 2017
* Expects first results of the study to be announced in second semester of 2018 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
Jillian Vickery, left, of BBJS is guarded by Claire Cox of ECM2 during the under-14 girls' final at the 19th annual Paul Dudley Memorial 3 on 3 basketball tournament Monday at John McGregor Secondary School. BBJS won the championship. A record 57 teams participated in the tournament, which raises money for the Paul Dudley memorial scholarship. Approximately $25,000 has been raised since the tournament's inception. (MARK MALONE/The Daily News)
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Yesterday, Jimmy Kimmel had a bad car accident leaving the Chateau Marmont.
According to witnesses, Kimmel was trying to cross traffic on Sunset Blvd making a left hand turn onto Sunset, even though the sign said right turn only.
He ignored it and BOOM, crashed his BMW SUV right into a car deploying both airbags, his and the other drivers car as well.
Luckily no one was injured but both cars looked totaled.
Speaking of lucky, Stan Lee is lucky to be alive after falling ill at his home Wednesday and being rushed to Cedars-Sinai.
The 95-year-old apparently was suffering from shortness of breath and an irregular heartbeat.
On Monday, he was doing great posing for pictures with Chadwick Boseman at “The Black Panther” premier, then this!
He remained in the hospital overnight and was released yesterday and is home now resting, and this morning he has said he is doing great, thanking all his fans for their concern.
CiaxaBank has announced it will move its offices from Catalonia
CaixaBank confirmed in a statement it would be relocating its legal offices to Valencia "in light of the current political and social situation in Catalonia."
This comes as Spain's fourth largest bank, Banco Sabadell, announced it will move from Catalonia earlier today.
Catalan leaders have indicated they could declare independence from Spain as early as Monday.
CaixaBank currently has its registered offices in Barcelona, Catalonia's biggest city.
Family and supporters of a young girl found dead near a Kenora, Ont., hospital last year are holding a vigil Monday to renew a demand for an inquest into her death.
Azraya Ackabee-Kokopenace, 14, from Grassy Narrows First Nation was brought by provincial police to the hospital last April.
She reportedly decided to leave the hospital on April 15, and was found dead two days later.
Her cause of death has not been released and her family has said that has left too much uncertainty.
Her family and friends will call for a coroner’s inquest into her death during the vigil at a local church on Monday and they’ll be joined by the local member of the Ontario legislature Sarah Campbell.
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CHILTERN Edge Horticultural Society’s annual meeting will take place at the War Memorial Hall in Gallowstree Road, Peppard, on Tuesday from 7.15pm.
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Local activists are disappointed with the condition of the city’s Terryland Forest Park ten months into Galway’s Green Leaf programme.
Brendan Smith of Terryland Forest Park Alliance claims the park has lost its only groundskeeper this week.
The city council has not responded to queries by FYI Galway at this time.
Local environmental activists say the city council has not done enough to support the title of European Green leaf city.
Several groups met with Green leaf co-ordinator Arlene Finn this week to discuss their concerns.
Brendan Smith says time is running out for Galway to establish a legacy as a Green Leaf City.
Mississippi School for Math and Science students placed first in the Olympiad of Spoken Russian, held April 6 in Memphis, Tennessee. Pictured after their victory are, in front, from left, Elise Cook, Sydney "Sam" Matrisciano, instructor Margaret Mary Henry and Micah Robinson.
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Judia Dugas and her family had always grown their own vegetables to fill the family pantry. But around 2005, the family was inspired to convert their hobby into a business: Lena Farms.
Lena Farms regularly participates in the Thursday and Saturday Red Stick Farmers Market, selling fresh eggs, seasonal vegetables, fresh and dried hibiscus and jams made from homegrown peach, figs and blueberries.
Edible hibiscus is one of Lena Farms’ stand-out items. Harvested in the late summer and early fall, the flower buds are sold fresh or in dried form. They’re also incorporated into a limited supply of hibiscus chutney and tea. The flavor is gently floral and lemony, and the color, a deep pink.
Dugas says Lena Farms will soon offer a new item to customers: free-range poultry.
“We are excited to be growing,” she says. “The market has been a good experience, and we love to hear what customers are making.”
Read the full story from the June 2017 issue of 225.
Beginning tonight through Friday, the NCAA Division II Men’s and Women’s Basketball Elite Eight, Final Four, and Championships are being held at the Pentagon here in Sioux Falls. The best 8 Men’s and Women’s Division teams are coming from around the nation to crown National Champions. One of the competing teams is our own Northern State University Men’s team from Aberdeen. Pretty exciting, huh? Let’s get out there and cheer on the Wolves.
Here is a link to today’s article in the Sioux Falls Argus Leader and the schedule of play in case you want to go out the Pentagon tonight and the rest of the week:
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Higgins takes IT Carlow reins 06 October 2017
Former Laois star Joe Higgins while in charge of his county's senior ladies team in 2010.
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Former Laois star Joe Higgins will manage IT Carlow in next year's Sigerson Cup.
The St. Joseph's clubman will be hoping to build on this year's progress when IT Carlow reached the quarter-final stage.
Higgins enjoyed a successful playing career with the O'Moore County during which he won a Leinster SFC medal in 2003 and an All Star at corner back in the same year. He also represented Ireland in the International Rules series.
He announced his inter-county retirement in 2009 following his appointment as Laois ladies football manager.
ZURICH, April 28 EFG International AG saw net outflows of 3.5 billion Swiss francs ($3.52 billion) in the first quarter of 2017, mainly from the scandal-hit BSI business it purchased last year, the Swiss private bank said on Friday.
"Supported by the stabilizing effect of the legal integration in Switzerland, trends continued to improve in April and remained in line with the net asset attrition assumption of approximately 10 billion francs by 2019," Zurich-based EFG said in a statement.
"Revenue-generating Assets under Management as of end-March 2017 were 140.6 billion francs compared with 144.5 billion francs at end-2016," it added.
($1 = 0.9941 Swiss francs) (Reporting by Joshua Franklin; Editing by Sherry Jacob-Phillips)
It wasn’t the typical day at work for these border guards, who were recently tasked with rescuing a fawn that had gotten itself trapped on ice.
The Finnish Border Guards were alerted to the stranded baby deer on the Inkoo archipelago, located south of the country.
It became clear the fawn needed help when an APTN video showed the animal could barely stand on its four legs.
Coast Guard officer Kristian Rasted decided to intervene, holding the deer by the scruff of its neck and sliding it to more sturdy ground, but it wasn’t easy, as Rasted himself slipped during the rescue.
As the fawn dashed into the woods after being moved to firmer ground, Rasted gave a thumbs-up to the camera to indicate a job well done.
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Aug 13 (Gracenote) - Results and standings from the Bulgarian championship matches on Sunday Sunday, August 13 Beroe Stara Zagora 1 Botev Plovdiv 1 Levski Sofia 2 Dunav Ruse 0 Saturday, August 12 Etar 2 Pirin Blagoevgrad 1 Ludogorets 3 Vereya 1 Friday, August 11 Cherno More Varna 1 Slavia Sofia 1 Septemvri Sofia 0 CSKA-Sofia 1 Standings P W D L F A Pts 1 Cherno More Varna 5 3 2 0 8 2 11 2 Ludogorets 4 3 1 0 8 3 10 3 CSKA-Sofia 5 3 1 1 12 5 10 4 Vereya 5 2 1 2 4 7 7 5 Beroe Stara Zagora 5 1 4 0 7 4 7 6 Levski Sofia 4 2 1 1 4 2 7 ------------------------- 7 Etar 5 1 2 2 4 5 5 8 Lokomotiv Plovdiv 4 1 2 1 3 5 5 9 Dunav Ruse 5 1 2 2 3 4 5 10 Slavia Sofia 5 1 2 2 7 9 5 11 Pirin Blagoevgrad 5 1 2 2 4 5 5 12 Botev Plovdiv 4 1 1 2 6 10 4 13 Septemvri Sofia 4 1 0 3 1 5 3 14 Vitosha Bistritsa 4 0 1 3 3 8 1 1-6: Championship play-off 7-14: Play-off Next Fixtures (GMT): Monday, August 14 Lokomotiv Plovdiv v Vitosha Bistritsa (1730)
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ST. LOUIS (KPLR) - Tuesday was Valentine's Day, and the second busiest day for flower sales of the year, with Mother's Day being the first.
It's also a night were many couples are trying to find the perfect place to eat out and celebrate.
Fox 2's Patrick Clark was at White Castle on Manchester Road which could be one of many romantic spots for some tonight.
We'll get a preview of the Tuesday Marie Drake Planetarium Presentation by Rosemary Walling on Finding another Earth, Tuesday, April 18th - 7 p.m. And Barbara Jo Maier will be here to highlight The Thunder Mountain High School's Spring Musical - Beauty & the Beast. At 4, tune in to KTOO for All Things Considered, followed at 6, it's Alaska News Nightly, Telling Tales at 7, New Letters On the Air at 7:30, followed at 8 by Selected Shorts.
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U.S. Figure Skating championships: 2-minute drill with Nathan Chen
Interview with Nathan Chen, 17-year-old phenom and quad jump machine who has chance to win men's competition at U.S. Figure Skating championships at Sprint Center.
WASHINGTON—Federal prosecutors have filed charges against at least 10 members of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s security detail who are accused of having played a role in last month’s beatings of demonstrators protesting the Turkish leader’s visit to the U.S. capital, officials said Wednesday.
The charges, which one official said include felony assault against some of Mr. Erdogan’s guards, are likely to inflame existing...
TEMPE, Ariz. (CBSDFW.COM/AP) – Police in a Phoenix suburb stated that one of Uber’s self-driving vehicles struck and killed a pedestrian.
Police in the city of Tempe said Monday that the vehicle was in autonomous mode with an operator behind the wheel when a woman walking outside of a crosswalk was hit.
Sgt. Ronald Elcock said in an email that the accident happened overnight, but did not say whether it occurred on Sunday night or Monday morning.
The woman died of her injuries at a hospital. Her name was not made public.
Uber has been testing driverless vehicles in the Phoenix area for months along with San Francisco, Pittsburgh and Toronto.
Uber said on Twitter that it is “fully cooperating” with the investigation and expressed condolences to the family of the victim.
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On Friday Feb. 2, the Metro Vice, Narcotics, & Intelligence Division (MVNI), along with the El Paso County Sheriff's Department executed a search warrant in the 5400 block of Slocum Road. This area is an unincorporated part of El Paso County.
The departments said this was part of an on-going marijuana investigation.
During the search, an outbuilding was discovered to have been converted into a fully functional grow operation. Investigators said they discovered 38 large plants and over 20 pounds of packaged marijuana. Two rifles and $4,000 in cash were also seized from the property.
According to the MVNI, they had received eight Crime Stoppers tips over the last year in regards to marijuana being grown at the residence. They also said that they have more than 600 active marijuana tips throughout Colorado Springs, Fountain, El Paso and Teller Counties.
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Hundreds of thousands of mayflies took over a gas station in this hair-raising video clip.
The insects were filmed in Slidell, La., by Kenny Hickman, who stopped to get gas – and then unsurprisingly decided to stay in his car.
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Hickman, whose wife Sandy shared the clip on Facebook told WGNO: ‘I started filming it with my phone and I’m like I’m not getting out.
‘I’m either having them for dinner, up my ears, up my nose, I haven’t seen so many before swarm.’
He said he found the sight of the swarm ‘gross,’ adding: ‘I don’t like bugs.’
Like many winged insects, mayflies are attracted to light, with the fluorescent lighting of the gas station believed to be the reason for the swarm.
The same crowd is unlikely to bug Hickman again, as they only have a lifespan of around 24 hours.
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has entered a critical part in its process. After several rounds of negotiations, a first deal was reached on Friday, on the terms of the United Kingdom's exit from the European Union. This deal covers the divorce bill and questions regarding the Irish border and citizens' rights. On 14 and 15 December, leaders meet in to deliver their verdict on whether sufficient progress has been achieved.
The imports more than it exports, with seven of the ten leading import sources coming from the and the US, with import values of 40.6 billion GBP and 36.6 billion GBP, respectively, were the UK's largest non- import sources.
THE Trump administration plans to nominate Admiral Harry Harris, the proposed next US ambassador to Australia, to instead fill the long-vacant post of ambassador to South Korea instead, a senior US official said.
Another source with knowledge of the situation said US President Donald Trump’s nominee to be secretary of state, Mike Pompeo, had asked Admiral Harris to take the post in Seoul, which has been vacant since Mr Trump took office in January last year.
Both sources spoke on condition of anonymity.
There was no immediate comment from the White House.
In February, President Donald Trump named US Pacific Commander Admiral Harry Harris as his pick to serve as the American ambassador to Australia.
It was an appointment welcomed by Australia.
“He’s well known to us. He’s a highly decorated naval commander and we look forward to his Senate confirmation proceeding,” Foreign Minister Julie Bishop said at the time.
Chase Parham and Neal McCready talk a lot of baseball, from the impact of Tuesday's Governor's Cup date between Ole Miss and Mississippi State to what could be coming in the MLB Draft this summer. Also, they look at why Ryan Rolison may be about to have a hot streak and what the situation is with signee Joe Gray.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - FARM 51 GROUP SA
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* Q2 NET LOSS 3.1 MILLION ZLOTYS VERSUS LOSS OF 0.8 MILLION ZLOTYS A YEAR AGO Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
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The cart driver at Broncos practices is getting more work than anyone with the team would like right now.
Defensive end Jared Crick was carted off after getting hurt during Monday’s practice. That comes two days after defensive end Derek Wolfe needed help getting off the field after injuring his ankle.
Mike Klis of KUSA reports that Crick suffered a back injury and that he will be having an MRI to determine the extent of the problem.
Crick signed with the Broncos in 2016 after playing in Jacksonville during the first four years of his career. He had 53 tackles, three sacks and two forced fumbles while making 15 starts.
Wolfe was diagnosed with a sprained ankle and said he “dodged a bullet” given how serious the injury looked at the time in happened.
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THE wet weather didn't deter these people from heading out and about on the weekend.
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Steve Bannon - All-American guy. Lovely - just lovely.
Then we had a long talk about his approach to politics. He never called himself a “populist” or an “American nationalist,” as so many think of him today. “I’m a Leninist,” Bannon proudly proclaimed.
Shocked, I asked him what he meant.
“Lenin,” he answered, “wanted to destroy the state, and that’s my goal too. I want to bring everything crashing down, and destroy all of today’s establishment.” Bannon was employing Lenin’s strategy for Tea Party populist goals. He included in that group the Republican and Democratic Parties, as well as the traditional conservative press.
Easter is a holiday with a distinct color palette of joyous pastel hues. From rainbow-dyed eggs to unnaturally pink and yellow Peeps, there is no shade too bold. And with rabbits, bunnies, and lambs serving as mascots, it seems no decoration is too cutesy. Celebrities are not immune to the spring fever, either. Take Sarah Jessica Parker's dozens of perfectly colored eggs or Jesse Tyler Ferguson's confetti coconut cake; there's no better time to embrace a theme. Of course, you can always go traditional—take Kris Jenner's white roses, for example, or Ina Garten's seaside tablescape. One celebrity who chose an off-the-beaten-path tradition? Katie Couric, who displayed an Easter egg tree. See below for more Easter decor inspiration from the stars.
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The North Posey boys basketball team lost a home matchup with No. 5 Bloomington South 79-46.
Vikings head coach Heath Howington is a former assistant of Panthers head coach J.R. Holmes.
The duo remain good friends after Homes passed some of his Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame knowledge onto Howington.
Both talked to 44Sports about what it was like for the Panthers to pay a visit to North Posey.
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The director of the Office of Government Ethics (OGE) says White House counselor Kellyanne Conway misused her official position by hawking Ivanka Trump's product line on TV and recommends the White House punish her.
"Under the present circumstances, there is strong reason to believe that Ms. Conway has violated the Standards of Conduct Act and that disciplinary action is warranted," Walter Schaub wrote in a Tuesday letter to White House legal counselor Stefan Passantino.
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Here we are with gross domestic product (GDP) growth at a 13-quarter low of 5.7 per cent. Distress calls on feeble GDP growth for the June quarter are spilling into the stock markets, prompting the government to consider stimulus packages for the economy. But the question is whether a large fiscal stimulus will nudge the economy? Maybe not. Because data show a slowdown despite the government spending already. Private sector production started slowdown right after March 2016. The average growth of government spending for 16 quarters ending FY16 was four per cent. For FY17, the average stood ...
PRECIOUS-Gold turns down after Fed's plan seen less dovish than expected
* Dollar rebounds from 7-month low after Fed statement * Fed raises interest rates as expected * GRAPHIC-2017 asset returns: http://tmsnrt.rs/2jvdmXl (Recasts throughout after Fed statement, updates prices; adds comment, second byline, NEW YORK dateline) By Marcy Nicholson and Jan Harvey NEW YORK/LONDON, June 14 Gold turned negative on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve increased interest rates but was less dovish than expected following a two-day meeting, and
Mumbai, April 24 (IANS) Lending major IDFC Bank on Tuesday reported a decline of 76 per cent in its standalone net profit for the fourth quarter of 2017-18.
According to a BSE filing, the bank’s net profit during the quarter under review declined to Rs 41.93 crore from Rs 175.95 crore reported for the corresponding period of the previous fiscal.
On a financial year basis, it reported that its standalone net profit decreased to Rs 859.30 crore for the year ended March 31, 2018 from Rs 1,019.73 crore for the previous year.
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KURNOOL: The committee members of Jambula Parameshwari Temple in Nandyal town of Kurnool district have been organising donkey races during Jambula Parameswari Jathara for the past six years. The animals are made to carry sand sacks weighing a back-breaking 150 kg and run across two poles for ten minutes. The equine that clocks the maximum number of laps is declared the winner and will earn its owner Rs 15,000. The first and second runners up will take home Rs 10,000 and Rs 5,000 respectively.
Organisers claim the event celebrates the symbiotic relation shared by humans and donkeys. “The objective is to save the identity of the donkey and explain to youngsters the symbiotic relationship between donkeys and washermen,” temple committee chairman G Venkateswarlu said after the event on Friday.
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ZHOB:- As many as 12 children including four of a family suffering from gastroenteritis in Sur Kachh area of Zhob district admitted to District Headquarters Civil Hospital here. Medical Superintendent (MS) of District Headquarters (DHQ) Hospital, Dr. Akhter Mandokhail said that the water-borne disease gastroenteritis broke out in Killi Sur Kachh North West of Zhob city. A dozen children affected of gastro were shifted to DHQ Hospital, where they were being treated. District Health Officer (DHO) Dr. Muzaffar Shah talking to media persons said that over a dozen children are being treated at Civil Hospital.–INP
The Secret Service will be relaxing the rules for marijuana users to an extent in the hopes that it will increase their pool of candidates. It's becoming impossible for the agency to track down people who have not used due to the wide acceptance and acknowledged medical benefits for things like addiction, stress and depression.
Meanwhile, Jeff Sessions is looking to crack down on medical providers. Citing things such as: psychosis, respiratory issues, IQ loss and that it has no accepted medical use in the united states.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Documents show that Oregon child welfare officials knew the family in an SUV that plunged off a California cliff had faced a child abuse investigation in another state when it looked into allegations in 2013.
Oregon Child Protective Services obtained records from Minnesota before investigating Jennifer and Sarah Hart, who adopted six children. The agency closed its case after it couldn't determine whether abuse occurred.
Records show the agency found "some indications of child abuse or neglect" but insufficient information to conclude it happened.
California authorities say Jennifer Hart was drunk when she drove the family off a cliff and that her wife and several children had large amounts of a drug in their systems that can cause drowsiness.
The Odikro of Pokrom-Nsaba near Nsawam in the Akuapem South District of the Eastern has been found dead in a pool of blood Monday dawn.
The deceased chief also a former Catechist of Resurrection Congregation of the Presbyterian Church in the Community, Nana Ayesu Agyei believed to be 67 years, was found dead in his bathroom at around 3:30 am.
He shot himself with a single barrel gun at his chest in the bathroom.
The cause of the incident is not immediately known but reported to be linked to harassment, attacks and several Police cases entangling him, as a result, his double land sale of lands in the area.
Nana Adu Akuffo, one of the Elders close to the late Chief, tells Kasapa News Eastern Regional Correspondent Kojo Ansah that family members have gone to the Police Station to report for the Police to convey the body to the morgue and investigate the incident.
He said the deceased was a former headmaster. He left behind seven children.
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Don Henley, Joe Walsh and Timothy B. Schmit... will bring Frey's son Deacon Frey and country music star Vince Gill to sing lead on Glenn Frey's songs. “An Evening with the Eagles” is set for Little Caesars Arena on Friday, October 27, 2017.
Tickets ($59.50, $99.50, $149.50 and $229.50) go on sale Saturday, August 19 at 10am.
The Eagles last concert in Detroit was at Joe Louis Arena on July 24, 2015. Frey passed away in January 2016.
Most recently, the band performed at the Classic East and Classic West concerts in July with Fleetwood Mac, Journey and more. It was the first time the band performed in concert since Frey's death and the first time Deacon and Gill played with the band in concert.
SANTIAGO, Chile — Authorities say three children were killed and at least 20 other people were injured when a bus carrying a Chilean youth soccer team crashed with another bus in Argentina.
The early Friday crash happened in a road in the Andes cordillera near the city of Mendoza.
Officials said the crash is being investigated.
The Colo Colo Lo Boza soccer school, based in the Chilean capital, was travelling to a youth tournament in Paraguay. The school is certified by Chile’s first-division club Colo Colo.
Chile’s soccer federation said it “deeply regrets the death of the three young Chilean athletes involved in the tragic accident.”
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - We're inviting you to Be Our Guest at South of Chicago Pizza & Italian Beef featuring traditional-style Chicago Deep Dish and Thin Crust Pizza’s, Italian Beef Sandwiches, Pasta Entree’s, along with several local craft beers. South of Chicago Pizza & Italian Beef stopped by FOX59 to give us a taste of their most popular menu items.
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BEIJING (Reuters) - China will step up property market regulation and fight off illegal conduct by property firms and intermediaries, housing minister Wang Menghui said on Monday on the sidelines of the annual parliament meeting.
Chinese Housing Minister Wang Menghui attends a news conference during the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China in Beijing, October 22, 2017. REUTERS/Thomas Peter
Wang also said China will maintain consistent housing policy to ensure “homes are for living in, not for speculation.
I understood this to be my recollection recorded of my conversation with the president.That statement by James Comey had this old trial lawyer's antennae buzzing. While being questioned about his memos-to-self by Senator Roy Blunt (R-Mo.) at last week's big
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SIX houses were gutted at dawn Wednesday, June 14, at Zone 5, Camp Evangelista, Patag, Cagayan de Oro City, the fire department said. Authorities said the fire began at a boarding house owned by the Quijano family around 2 am and spread to adjacent properties.
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WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — It’s Valentine’s Day, and if you’re looking for a romantic evening, McDonald’s has you covered.
From 5 til 7:30 p.m., the McDonald’s in Monkey Junction and in Southport will host Valentine’s Day candelight dinners. It’s the 6th annual dinner for Southport, and the 3rd annual event for the Monkey Junction location.
Of course you want a little live entertainment, too. In Southport, they’ll have live music, and you can dance.
April 28 Royal Bank Of Scotland
* Net interest margin (nim) of 2.24% for q1 2017 was 9 basis points higher than q1 2016
* Litigation and conduct costs of £54 million comprised a number of small charges.
* Capital resolution adjusted operating loss of £76 million compared with a loss of £377 million in q1 2016
* It is our intention to implement a capital reorganisation in 2017 in order to increase distributable reserves of parent company, rbsg plc,
* Intend to seek shareholder approval to reduce share premium account by around £25 billion
* We anticipate that adjusted operating profit will be lower in q2 2017 compared with q1 2017
* RBS reiterates that in connection with its RMBS litigation matters and RMBS investigations taken as a whole, further substantial provisions and costs may be recognised Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting by Lawrence White)
Toronto: Details have begun to emerge about Alek Minassian, who was charged on Tuesday with 10 counts of first-degree murder and 13 of attempted murder for driving a van into a crowded footpath in Toronto.
Alex Minassian, the suspect in the Toronto van attack. Photo: LinkedIn
Minassian lived with his family in the Toronto suburb of Richmond Hill, on a street of sizeable, well-tended brick homes. Police say he had no criminal record before Monday.
His father, Vahe Minassian, wept and seemed stunned as he watched as his son, showing little emotion, make a brief court appearance Tuesday and be ordered held without bail.
When his father was asked later whether he had any message for the families of the people killed and injured, he said quietly: "I'm sorry."
Feb 14 Grammer AG:
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* Ningbo Jifeng associated company subscribes to a 60 million euros ($63.7 million) mandatory convertible bond Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9423 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
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Following their official business, the French delegation will be invited back to the White House later Tuesday evening for the administration’s first formal State dinner. On Monday, First Lady Melania Trump revealed details into the gala including the table settings (a combination of both Clinton and Bush china) as well as the menu which features “a showcase of the best of America’s cuisines and traditions, with nuances of French influences” according to the White House.
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SAN FRANCISCO -- Of all the ever-growing responsibilities agents and brokers must take on, decision-making is arguably the most complex. With every choice you make -- every dotted line you sign -- you nudge your business closer to (or further from) success. In today's increasingly digitized society, deciding on the right technology can do wonders to foster growth, increase revenue and automate the mundane. Choosing the wrong one, however, usually results in lost time, wasted money and continual inefficiency. Curaytor's Jimmy Mackin, Opcity's Ben Rubenstein and Remine's Leo Pareja took the stage with Brad Inman last week at Inman Connect San Francisco to share tips on how to make the right decision when shuffling through the constant parade of software and platforms. 'If you do everything, you do nothing well' Jimmy Mackin, Curaytor "Before you think about how you distribute your messaging or ads, you have to establish what you believe in and what your point of view is; beca...
VOORHEES, N.J. — A 12-year-old New Jersey girl spent Valentine's Day delivering over 1,300 books donated to a children's hospital.
Charlotte Olson tells the Courier-Post (http://on.cpsj.com/2lOTagL ) her original goal was to collect 1,000 children's books as a way to give back to her town of Voorhees.
She started the book drive before Christmas, using social media, her family and church to help spread the word.
On Tuesday, she brought boxes full of books to Children's Regional Hospital at Cooper's outpatient Voorhees site. She also gave $220 to go toward more book purchases.
The books were presented to physicians and staff, who'll distribute them to patients at sites throughout the year as part of Cooper's Reach Out and Read program.
The hospital says it's the largest book donation they've ever received.
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Portuguese international star forward Cristiano Ronaldo’s odds of staying at Real Madrid beyond this summer is more than the odds of 33 year old joining Juventus in the summer transfer window.The book makers have slashed the odds of Cristiano Ronaldo moving to the Turin club. The Spanish media has been going crazy about the Real Madrid star forward and say that the former Manchester United player will join the Old Lady in the summer transfer window.​Today, as Agipronews lets us know, even 1.83 has turned into 1.75. While the share of the blank knit stay in Madrid is higher. At 2.25. At 3.50 the PSG, at 8.50 the return to Manchester United , at 15 the "marriage" with the other side of Manchester, the City . But what gives us the flavor is that the share of Juventus CR7 is collapsing.CLICK HERE TO READ MORE SERIE A NEWSCLICK HERE TO READ MORE PREMIER LEAGUE NEWSCLICK HERE TO READ MORE LA LIGA NEWS
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United Insurance Holdings estimates it has now hit the retention on its 1 January-placed catastrophe aggregate reinsurance programme after a series of events in the second quarter.
Late today, the carrier preannounced $20mn in pre-tax catastrophe losses as well as $7mn in merger-related expenses for the second quarter.
Most of the cat losses stemmed from hailstorms, tornadoes and other severe weather events in Florida, Georgia, Louisiana and Texas.
The losses mean it has met the $30mn retention under its cat...
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March 19(Reuters) - Hengtong Optic-Electric Co Ltd
* Says it plans to invest 70 million yuan to set up a JV, which will be mainly engaged in chip and semiconductor related business, with registered capital of 100 million yuan, with partner, in Jiangsu
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Aug 15 (Reuters) - Moody's -
* Cambodia and Vietnam share strong growth prospects, but differ on economic diversity, institutional capacity and nature of fiscal constraints
* Vietnam's continued robust growth, and broad economic and financial stability should cap the government's relatively elevated debt.
* Cambodia's strengthening revenue collection, macroeconomic and exchange rate stability to continue to support sovereign credit quality
* Political risk is moderate in Cambodia, reflecting potential for domestic political tensions to reduce attractiveness of doing business there
* Vietnam's larger, more diverse economy and higher incomes than Cambodia underpin greater shock absorption capacity Source text - bit.ly/2i1GuFK (Bengaluru Newsroom)
BEIJING, March 28 China's central bank said on Tuesday it will provide financial support to help manufacturers upgrade and modernize their businesses, including measures such as increasing the scope for insurance companies to invest in the manufacturing sector.
It will also support securitization of credit assets in the sector, The People's Bank of China (PBOC) said in a notice on its website.
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Aaron Meininger, 29, is charged with grand theft, commercial burglary and possession of burglary tools. He is being held without bond. Hernando County Sheriff’s Office
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One of the best meteor showers of the year should peak the night of Wednesday, December 13 into the early hours of Thursday morning.
Spectators should expect to see up to 120 meteors per hour shoot across the sky. These streaks will appear as tiny remnants of an asteroid called 3200 Phaeton interact with Earth's atmosphere. This shower is special because most meteor showers are from comet remnants, while this shower is from an asteroid.
Officials with NASA say viewers should be able to watch the shower starting around 7:30 p.m., with most meteors visible from midnight to 4 a.m.
The Geminids are active every December, NASA scientists say. They're active when Earth passes through a large trail of dusty debris shed by 3200 Phaeton. The dusty debris burns up when it runs into Earth's atmosphere, creating the "shooting stars."
For more information about the meteor shower from NASA, click here.
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Woman with dementia missing from Monee
Police are looking for a 67-year-old woman who went missing Sunday from south suburban Monee.
Karlene M. Hubbard, who suffers from dementia, never returned after leaving home Sunday morning to go to church in Matteson and shopping in Tinley Park, according to a missing person report from Illinois State Police. She was driving a red 2010 Toyota Camry with the license plate number 1346077.
Hubbard was described as a 5-foot-4, 160-pound, white woman with gray hair and green eyes, according to the report.
Her credit card has since been used on Chicago Skyway and at a store in Minooka, police said.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Will County sheriff’s office at (815) 727-8575.
(LONDON) – Nearly 200 women traveled from Scotland to England for an abortion last year, according to the BBC.
The British Pregnancy Advisory Service said this highlights how difficult it can be for women north of the border to obtain late-stage terminations.
The law currently allows the procedure up to 24 weeks of pregnancy. More than 70 percent of the 180 women who traveled south were at least 20 weeks pregnant.
The Scottish government said it was looking at improving abortion services, the BBC reported.
The 1967 Abortion Act made it legal for women to have an abortion up until 24 weeks gestation in England, Scotland and Wales.
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A small church in Kansas City is facing a big expense after someone stole their church van.
On Tuesday we will see mostly to partly cloudy skies and highs only in the mid 40's.
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You may have seen a piece circulating around the internet a few weeks ago listing one writer's choice for Wisconsin's most influential musicians . Like most lists of this type, it had some solid picks and some confounding omissions (no Clyde Stubblefield?). Wisconsin Public Radio's Central Time invited me on the air last week to share my own picks for the most influential musicians in Wisconsin history, and my list deviates quite a bit from that one—I took a much more literal definition of "influential" than that writer did.You can stream the segment below, or on Central Time's website
The "Big Little Lies" star chatted with Access earlier this month at the ACM Awards about singing background vocals on Keith's album. She revealed while she's very used to being on-screen, singing is an entirely different story.
"I don't have a lot of confidence in my singing," Nicole sheepishly told Access. "[Moulin Rouge] that was a long time ago and even then I get a lot of anxiety when I sing. I prefer acting because singing is hard for me."
But it sounds like once Keith got her into the studio, that's when things got interesting. Nicole joked that Keith was a total perfectionist in the booth.
"Oh my god. [He kept saying] do it again, do it again, do it again," Nicole jokingly said of her hubby trying to get the perfect cut.
WATCH: ACM Awards 2018: Nicole Kidman & Keith Urban Dish On Working Together On His New Album
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MADISON, Wis. — House Speaker Paul Ryan is planning to hold a town hall meeting Aug. 21, his first open to the public in nearly two years.
The town hall in Racine is being organized by CNN and will be hosted by Jake Tapper. Ryan’s office says CNN will be in charge of attendance for the event and is inviting attendees from Ryan’s southeastern Wisconsin congressional district.
Republican and Democratic opponents have criticized Ryan for not holding a public town hall since October 2015. Ryan has defended himself by saying he doesn’t want opponents from outside his district bussed in to disrupt any such meeting.
Ryan has instead opted to hold invite-only town halls at businesses in his district and over the telephone.
Pink, 38 - whose real name is Alecia Beth Moore - was signed to her first record label with original R&R girl group Choice in 1995.
But it was not long after the label, LaFace Records saw her potential and offered her a solo deal.
Since then the singer’s solo career has gone from strength to strength, and she is now set to perform at this year’s Super Bowl in the US - one of the biggest sporting events of the year.
So what is Pink’s net worth?
Reservation getting $1 million grant to upgrade water system
BELCOURT, N.D. (AP) — The Turtle Mountain Indian Reservation is getting $1 million in federal money to upgrade its water system so it delivers clean water.
The grant funding is through the federal Agriculture Department's Rural Development agency.
It will pay for replacement of the reservation's water mains, which are too small to adequately supply residents and are at risk of contamination when under low pressure.
CAPE CORAL, Fla., -- City Council extends bar hours to 3 a.m. in Cape Coral.
This is for the CRA district. Ordinance passes 7-1. Councilman Dave Stokes was the one opposed.
This story will be updated as more details become available.
GC Services, a large debt collector charged with using unlawful tactics to collect on federal student loans and other debts, will pay a $700,000 civil penalty under a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission.
Student loan debt is a large and growing segment of the U.S. debt collection industry, according to the FTC. More than 40 million consumers have outstanding loan debt, carrying an average balance of $29,000. GC Services is a third-party debt collector of defaulted federal student loans and other types of debt.
The FTC’s complaint against GC Services Limited Partnership, filed on the FTC’s behalf by the Department of Justice, alleged that the company’s collectors left phone messages that illegally disclosed purported debts to others without their permission.
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Eddie Pepitone, the Bitter Buddha to Milwaukee on Friday, May 19th, at 8pm, it's a ONE NIGHT ONLY event starring the bellicose star of stage and screen. Caste of Killers and Milwaukee Comedy, in conjunction with Chicago's Lincoln Lodge, are proud to bring, the Bitter Buddha to Milwaukee on Friday, May 19th, at 8pm, it's a ONE NIGHT ONLY event starring the bellicose star of stage and screen.
The very definition of a cult favorite, Eddie Pepitone is an LA staple that has been in and around this game for a long time.
He is a force of nature on stage, switching between social rage and self-doubt. His shows are an energetic combo of calm and chaos, blue-collar angst and sardonic enlightenment. Few comedians working today channel the power of the rant better than Eddie Pepitone.
In addition to his regular stand-up shows, Eddie is stand-out comic/ch
SEOUL North Korea displayed its submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBM) for the first time on Saturday ahead of a massive military parade in the capital, Pyongyang.
North Korea warned the United States on Saturday to end its "military hysteria" or face retaliation as a U.S. aircraft carrier group steamed towards the region and the reclusive state marked the 105th birth anniversary of its founding father.
State TV showed images of the Pukkuksong-2 SLBMs on trucks waiting to be paraded in front of leader Kim Jong Un.
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He appears to be wearing a hoodie with the words Cocoa Cup 5K on the front. (Source: Crime Stoppers)
The man was spotted on three separate occasions looking into the victim's bedroom window, CrimeStoppers said. (Source: Crime Stoppers)
Crime Stoppers released stills from a security camera in a North Charleston peeping tom investigation.
The organization said on its website a suspicious person was spotted looking through a victim's windows in the Hunley Waters Circle neighborhood.
The man was spotted on three separate occasions looking into the victim's bedroom window between Jan. 26 and Jan. 28, the website states.
He appears to be wearing a hoodie with the words Cocoa Cup 5K on the front.
Anyone who knows the identity of the person in the surveillance images is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 843-554-1111.
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A SPECIAL service will take place in Jaywick this weekend to remember the victims of the 1953 East coast floods.
More than 100 people died in Essex, including 37 in Jaywick and Point Clear, after a huge storm pushed the high tide into the East Coast overnight on February 1, 1953.
The service of remembrance for the victims of the flood will take place at St Christopher’s Church, in Meadow Way, on Sunday at 9am.
Audrey Scott, secretary of the parochial church council, said “We have a plaque with the names of all who died in Jaywick and Point Clear.
“Every year we light a candle for each victim and read out their names.
“It has been 65 years since the floods and we want to encourage people to come along and pay their respects.
“It is quite a poignant service. It may have been long ago, but the sea still comes up to the sea wall on occasion – the threat is still here.”
Scotland Women players are helping to grow the game around the country as they bid for a place at the 2019 World Cup.
King Cab is all the rage, and the noble grape of France's Bordeaux region has found the Pacific Northwest to be a hospitable environment. In Washington, the driver is Ste.
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Hundreds of people marched in Mexico City on New Year's Day to protest rising gasoline prices. Rumors have been swirling of gas station owners purportedly hoarding fuel ahead of a price deregulation that takes effect Sunday.
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N.C. State fans executed a master troll of Louisville during the No. 24 Wolfpack’s 39-25 win over the Cardinals. Following a Louisville touchdown, the team’s fans chanted “F-B-I” at the Cardinals repeatedly.
Check it out:
Obviously N.C. State fans are referring to the FBI investigation into Louisville’s basketball team and Adidas, which led to the firing of basketball coach Rick Pitino and athletic director Tom Jurich.
It’s a great troll, but N.C. State happens to be an Adidas school, so the school’s fans might want to pump the breaks on pointing fingers for the moment.
I’m fairly certain Louisville is going to have to get used to chants like this happening throughout the season in basically every sport.
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WILKES-BARRE — City police are seeking a man who raped a woman at knife-point Sunday evening.
The woman reported she was walking on Carey Avenue about 6 p.m. when the attacker approached her and pulled a knife, according to police. The man then threatened her and raped her, police said.
Police described the attacker as black and about 5 feet, 8 inches with a small build. He had a shaved head, small, square glasses and was about 30 years old, police said.
The attacker was also riding a men’s mountain bike, police said.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at 570-208-4200.
Ambien Maker Blasts Roseanne: ‘Racism is Not a Known Side Effect of Any Sanofi Medication’
Donald Trump on Wednesday used the Roseanne controversy to complain about his own treatment, slamming the head of ABC for not apologizing to him.
Tweeted Trump: “Bob Iger of ABC called Valerie Jarrett to let her know that “ABC does not tolerate comments like those” made by Roseanne Barr. Gee, he never called President Donald J. Trump to apologize for the HORRIBLE statements made and said about me on ABC. Maybe I just didn’t get the call?”
April 28 LyondellBasell Industries NV:
* LyondellBasell reports first-quarter 2017 earnings
* Q1 earnings per share $2.00 from continuing operations
* Q1 earnings per share view $2.36 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* LyondellBasell Industries NV - "during April, global olefin and polyolefin industry conditions continue to remain favorable"
* Qtrly sales and other operating revenues $8.43 billion versus $7.75 billion last quarter
* Q1 earnings per share view $2.36, revenue view $7.71 billion -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* LyondellBasell-While Q1 maintenance was relatively light for u.s. Ethylene industry, industry schedules show higher planned downtime in Europe, Asia in Q2 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
DUNSTABLE, Mass. (AP) — A New Hampshire skydiver who was blown off course in Massachusetts has been rescued after spending hours stuck about 70 feet (21 meters) up in a tree.
Dunstable police said late Sunday that Aatif Rathad, of Merrimack, New Hampshire, had been removed from the tree more than two hours after rescue teams were first dispatched.
Don Mayer, the airport manager at Pepperell Skydiving Center, tells WBZ-TV that Rathad is an experienced diver who missed the landing area.
Mayer says Rathad was embarrassed, but not seriously hurt. He says there were five other people who jumped from the same plane.
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Welcome to this elegant oceanfront contemporary condo boasting stylish architectural lines and sweeping ocean views including an expansive rooftop deck ideal for relaxing and entertaining. This 5 bed, 6 bath modern oasis is the ultimate in coastal living. The master suite exudes luxury and modern comforts with a sitting/office area and floor-to-ceiling windows revealing the glistening Pacific Ocean. The home boasts an abundance of natural light, elevator, and beach room with bath/shower and direct access to the sand. The subterranean parking with 3 dedicated spaces includes a car carousel and elevator access. Relax, unwind, and feel the sand between your toes in this rare and idyllic beachfront treasure.
A Federal Capital Territory High Court on Wednesday sentenced a former Taraba State Governor, Jolly Nyame, to 14 years in prison without an option of fine for misappropriating state funds.
Nyame was found guilty of 27 out of 41 counts of alleged diversion of public funds while he served as governor of Taraba state.
He was charged by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, for allegedly diverting N1.64 billion while he served as governor between 1999 to 2007.
The judge sentenced the defendant to four different terms in prison, after finding him guilty of receiving gratification, obtaining public funds without due consideration, criminal breach of trust and gratification.
The various sentences include a term of prison for two, five, seven and 14 years respectively.
The judge, Adebukola Banjoko, however, noted that the terms are expected to run concurrently, meaning he would serve 14 years in jail unless the conviction is upturned by a higher court.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Lajin Entertainment Network Group Ltd :
* Qtrly revenue HK$45.9 million versus HK$5.7 million
* Qtrly total comprehensive loss attributable to owners of the parent HK$5.4 million versus loss of HK$80.3 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Paris Saint-Germain's director of football Patrick Kluivert refused to rule out the possibility of Lionel Messi playing for the French champions.
Messi's Barcelona contract does not expire until 2018 but the five-time Ballon d'Or winner's future at Camp Nou is far from certain.
Messi sets season-worst stat
While team-mates Luis Suarez and Neymar have signed new deals, Messi is no closer to renewing with the LaLiga titleholders.
And Kluivert added fuel to the fire after PSG routed Barcelona 4-0 in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie on Tuesday.
"Messi? Never say never," Kluivert told reporters post-match in Paris.
"Every team wants a player like Messi."
Messi and Co. struggled as PSG left Barcelona on the verge of elimination.
The 29-year-old has scored 32 goals in all competitions this season.
By Keith Creighton Before the release of his self-titled second album, Prince recorded a hard rock album with his band under the name “The Rebels.”
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May 3 Katanga Mining Ltd
* Katanga Mining announces 2017 first quarter production results and date for release of 2017 first quarter financial results
* Katanga Mining - on Sept 11, 2015, co announced decision to suspend processing of copper, cobalt during construction phase of whole ore leach project
* Katanga Mining Ltd - for processing due to plant shutdown, there was no copper or cobalt metal produced for sale in Q1 2017
* Suspension of processing on whole ore leach project continued through Q1 of 2017
* Katanga Mining - whole ore leach prject production is not expected to resume until it is commissioned, which is expected to commence in Q4 2017
* Q1 waste mined 7.5 million tonnes versus 1.1 million tonnes Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Johnson signed with the Raiders on Monday, Michael Gehlken of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.
A 2008 fifth-round pick, Johnson has bounced around the league as a third-string quarterback for most of his career, last attempting a pass in a regular-season game in 2011. He lost out to Geno Smith in a battle for the Giants' No. 2 job last preseason, and then caught on with the Texans for part of November and December. Johnson may get the chance to compete with 2016 fourth-round pick Connor Cook for the backjob in Oakland, though the team also figures to add another veteran and/or draft pick. Johnson is an Oakland native and a cousin of Marshawn Lynch.
A Greek fire service helicopter is seen carrying out a practice flight over central Athens on Monday ahead of the capital’s traditional March 25 military parades. The annual parades mark the anniversary of Greece’s independence from Ottoman rule in 1821. In addition to a procession in the capital on Sunday involving representatives of the country’s armed forces, members of the Hellenic Air Force and rescue services, schoolchildren are to hold their own parade to mark the occasion on Saturday. The events will cause traffic disruption on both days. [Pantelis Saitas/ANA-MPA]
Bruins' Backes out at least three weeks
The Boston Bruins have ruled out forward David Backes for at least three to four weeks after being diagnosed with diverticulitis.
Backes had previously been ruled out for Thursday's season opener against the Nashville Predators due to illness. The team said Backes is undergoing treatment and will be re-evaluated in two weeks by the team's medical staff.
The 33-year-old scored 17 goals and posted 38 points in 74 games in 2016-17, his first with the Bruins. He added one goal and four points in six playoff games.
Backes, a veteran of 801 NHL games, signed a five-year, $30 million contract with the Bruins last July. He owns a no-move clause for two more seasons and then owns a modified no-trade clause in the final two years.
The Bruins defeated the Predators 4-3 on Thursday night.
OTTAWA, April 20 Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Thursday brushed off an attack by U.S. President Donald Trump against Canada's system of dairy protections, saying every nation defended its agricultural industries.
Trudeau told Bloomberg Television that the United States in fact ran a dairy surplus with Canada. Trump on Tuesday complained about what he said were unfair practices by Canadian dairy farmers. (Reporting by David Ljunggren)
Jaimie-Lee Ball was admitted to the emergency room at Brampton Civic Hospital for internal bleeding and says she spent five days being bounced around, including staying on a stretcher in a hallway. Lama Nicolas reports.
NEW YORK (AP) — The “Star Wars” spinoff “Rogue One” has led the box office for the third straight week, taking in an estimated $64.3 million over the four-day New Year’s weekend.
The success of “Rogue One” has only further cemented a record year for the Walt Disney Co., which ran up more than $2.7 billion in domestic ticket sales in 2016 and accounted for more than 25 percent of the market. “Rogue One” has grossed about $440 million in North America and nearly $800 million globally.
In its second week of release, the animated “Sing,” from Universal Pictures, again trailed in second with $56.4 million
Some Oscar contenders are also packing theaters. The Los Angeles musical “La La Land” grossed $12.3 million. And Denzel Washington’s August Wilson adaption, “Fences,” made $12.7 million.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Guangzhou Baiyunshan Pharmaceutical Holdings Co Ltd:
* TRADING IN COMPANY‘S A SHARES WILL CONTINUE TO BE SUSPENDED Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Committee formed to decide Charlottesville grant spending
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — A panel of Charlottesville community members has been chosen to make recommendations about how to spend money raised in the aftermath of a white nationalist rally.
WCAV-TV reports the nine-person committee that will review grant applications made to the Heal Charlottesville Fund is made up of community leaders, entrepreneurs and a high school student.
The fund was raised from thousands of donations that came in after the August "Unite the Right" rally. A woman was killed when a car drove into a crowd of peaceful counterprotesters the day of the rally, and dozens more were injured.
According to the fund's website, the money will be used to help injured victims, provide trauma counseling services for the community and address the impacts of structural racism.
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The Hilton Apple Fest will be held on Saturday, September 29, and Sunday, September 30, 2018. At a recent Board Meeting, the following were voted in for a one-year term on the Board of Directors for the Apple Fest: Sean Glenney, Joe Lee, Jane Mitchel, Diane Spaulding, Maureen Spindler, Jane Twichell, Linda Viney, Kristine Watson, Tim Webster, and Shannon Zabelny.
The following past Board Members have decided to not participate in 2018: Cathy Carmestro, Ginny Kidwell, and Terry Quetschenbach. Sincere thanks to these people who have faithfully served on the Board for many years.
Information will be updated on the Apple Fest website as it becomes available, www.hiltonapplefest.org. Volunteers are welcomed and may either call 585-392-7773 or send an email at info@hiltonapplefest.org.
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On Tuesday, a federal judge in Tacoma, Washington, sentenced David Tippens to six months in prison for one remaining count of possession of child pornography that he obtained via the now-defunct, notorious Tor-hidden child porn website, Playpen. "The Government asked for 48 months in prison but the Court was impressed with Mr. Tippens' long and distinguished service in the Army, including combat duty in Iraq; his cooperation with the police at the time of his arrest and perfect compliance with pre-trial supervision; and the fact that he had a pornography addiction related to PTSD that would be addressed through continuing counseling," Tippens' federal public defender, Colin Fieman, e-mailed Ars.
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When Brandon Sutter arrived in Pittsburgh via trade from the Carolina Hurricanes, playoff hockey was nothing more than a pipe dream. By the time he left, it was an expectation.
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The United States Postal Service will deliver more than 15 billion pieces of mail this holiday season. Here’s a look at the recommended shipping deadlines to ensure that your packages arrive on time!
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One of Chicago's bloodiest years ends with 762 homicides
CHICAGO - Chicago has ended 2016 with 762 homicides - the most in two decades.
Data released by the Chicago Police Department also shows 1,100 more shootings in 2016 than the year before.
Police recovered 8,300 illegal guns in 2016, a 20 percent increase from the previous year.
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Despite numerous negative events – hurricanes, shootings and nuclear threats – the market powers on as if there are no worries. But worries abound, and that is a good thing, because they discourage “irrational exuberance.” Analysts expect earnings to be up about 3 percent in this earnings season starting in October; that is positive, but down ...
The clip features the pair frolicking throughout a massive estate, dressed to the nines in designer formal wear. Ora also appears in the movie, starring as lead character Christian Grey's sister, Mia.
Watch it for yourself as you check out the online stream for Rita Ora and Liam Payne's brand new "For You" video - here.
The board at the Brazilian unit of French retailer Carrefour has elected Matthieu Malige as chairman, it said in a statement on Monday.
SAO PAULO: The board at the Brazilian unit of French retailer Carrefour has elected Matthieu Malige as chairman, it said in a statement on Monday.
Pierre-Jean Sivignon resigned as chairman of Grupo Carrefour Brasil on Dec. 8 and the board elected his replacement on the same date, it said.
(Reporting by Ana Mano; editing by Jason Neely)
Army releases report on alleged killing of Boko Haram, IPOB members
Nigerian Army on Wednesday release​d ​report of a Special Board that probed alleged human rights abuse levelled against its personnel by the Amnesty International (AI). AI had accused the ​A​rmy ​of ​extra-judicial killing of members Boko Haram and the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB)​.​ Maj.-Gen. Nuhu Angbazo, Chief of Military/Civil Affairs​, who presented the findings […]
Army releases report on alleged killing of Boko Haram, IPOB members
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A WOMAN in her 60s has allegedly been attacked by an American soldier in the car park of Brisbane's Enoggera Army Barracks.
The victim was dragged from her car and assaulted by the 20-year-old Marine about 3.15pm on Tuesday, police say.
Military police along with an off-duty Queensland Police officer intervened and arrested the man, with the off-duty policeman also allegedly assaulted during the scuffle.
The woman, who is understood to be an Australian public servant, sustained serious injuries and was treated in hospital before being released.
Police said the man and woman were not known to each other and it wasn't known what sparked the attack.
The Defence department says it's providing support to the woman following the assault.
The American national has been charged with multiple offences including serious assault in relation to a person over 60, assaulting police and causing wilful damage in relation to the woman's car.
He's due to face Brisbane Magistrates Court on July 18.
With more and more of Holy Cross parishioners choosing cremation as their preferred way of Christian burial Holy Cross Cemetery now has a place of rest for Catholics who are cremated.
In January, after a loss to a short-handed New Orleans Pelicans team, LeBron James blasted the Cleveland Cavaliers' roster . James quietly backed off those claims after GM David Griffin shot back , saying they were "misguided," and the Cavs need to improve internally.
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Williams signed a contract with the Jets on Monday.
Williams, an undrafted rookie, caught 184 passes for 2,497 yards and 19 touchdowns in four seasons at Jackson State. He should have plenty of opportunities to prove himself in a Jets receiving corps that is desperately looking for answers in the wake of Quincy Enunwa's neck injury.
2013 Boston Marathon winner Keflezighi congratulates Edna Kiplagat and Geoffrey Kirui at the finish line of the 121st Boston Marathon in Boston
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2013 Boston Marathon winner Meb Keflezighi of the U.S. congratulates women's division winner Edna Kiplagat and men's division winner Geoffrey Kirui, both of Kenya, at the finish line of the 121st Boston Marathon in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S., April 17, 2017.
The Raleigh Venom is quickly making itself into a national rugby force to be reckoned with. National runners-up last year, the Venom is back in the D1 National Championship match this Saturday in Glendale, Colorado, aka "Rugbytown."Much like the 2017 UNC Tar Heels, there's a story of hopeful redemption here for the Venom. After a long and grueling season and then regional qualifying, it turns out they'll play the same Life West team out of California that defeated them in last year's title game.The Venom view themselves as definite underdogs heading into Saturday, but armed with the experience of last year, and hardened by a season of success, they're ready to pull the upset.
× West Manheim Twp. building, police station closed due to explosive devices
YORK COUNTY — The West Manheim Township building and police station is closed after explosive devices were brought inside.
A resident drove to the police station to dispose of the explosive devices, according to West Manheim Township Police.
Pennsylvania State Hazardous Device & Explosives Division is responding to the station. It is expected to be closed for several hours.
This will be updated when more information becomes available.
MORA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – A boulder caused an Amtrak train to derail Thursday night.
Officials say the train was traveling between Las Vegas and Wagon Mound when it hit the boulder.
They say the first two engines derailed, but stayed upright. None of the 132 passengers on board were injured.
The conductor was taken to the hospital to be checked out.
This year, three breeds are competing for the first time in the Westminster Kennel Club dog show: The American Hairless Terrier, Pumi and the Sloughi. Meet people who are showing two of the breeds.
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A man from Missouri was injured during a single-vehicle accident Sunday afternoon, in Shelby County. The Iowa State Patrol reports 21-year old Brendan Matthew Moore, of Excelsior Springs, MO., was traveling north on Highway 59 at around 3:45-p.m., when he fell asleep at the wheel of his 2006 Chevy Cobalt.
After the car drifted onto the shoulder of the road, Moore over-corrected, sending the vehicle out of control. It spun across the median and across the southbound lanes of Highway 59 before sliding down an embankment and rolling over. The car hit a chain-link fence before coming to rest on its top on the Regional Waters property.
Moore, who was wearing his seat belt, was transported by Avoca Rescue to Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan.
Alio Gold (ALO -9.5% ) agrees to acquire Nevada-based producer Rye Patch Gold in an all-stock offer valued at ~C$128M.
Rye Patch's flagship Florida Canyon Mine produced 10,470 oz. of gold and 5,447 oz. silver in Q4 2017, and the proposed deal would lift Alio's pro forma output this year by 65% to 165K oz. of gold from two open-pit, heap leach operations.
At the conclusion of the deal, Alio Gold and Rye Patch shareholders would own a respective 53% and 47% of the combined company.
Flooded streets in Regent near Freetown, on Aug. 14, 2017. AFP – Getty Images
The death toll is expected to rise as more bodies are recovered, Red Cross spokesman Abu Bakarr Tarawallie said.
“It is likely that hundreds are lying dead underneath the rubble,” Foh said the mountain town of Regent. He said a number of illegal buildings had been erected in the area.
“The disaster is so serious that I myself feel broken,” he said. “We’re trying to cordon the area. Evacuate the people.”
Mudslides and floods are fairly common during the rainy season in West Africa, where deforestation and poor town planning has put residents at risk.
INDIANAPOLIS (Friday, Feb. 2, 2018) – INDYCAR will take the next step in the evolution of its driver safety program by testing a windscreen on an Indy car for the first time on track, Thursday, Feb. 8, at ISM Raceway. The test will be held in conjunction with the Verizon IndyCar Series’ preseason open test…
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Trade barriers being erected by major economies could jeopardise the global economic recovery and their effects are already starting to show, the World Trade Organization (above) said on Wednesday in a report on trade restrictions among G20 nations.
[GENEVA] Trade barriers being erected by major economies could jeopardise the global economic recovery and their effects are already starting to show, the World Trade Organization said on Wednesday in a report on trade restrictions among G20 nations.
"This continued escalation poses a serious threat to growth and recovery in all countries, and we are beginning to see this reflected in some forward-looking indicators," WTO Director General Roberto Azevedo said in a statement.
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Los Angeles Police Department officers James Nichols and Luis Valenzuela pleaded no contest to sexually assaulting four women on Monday, according to the L.A. County District Attorney's Office. The officers have each been sentenced to 25 years in prison.
Nichols, 46, and Valenzuela, 45, pleaded no contest to two counts each of forcible rape and forcible oral copulation.
"After becoming partners, the two officers sexually assaulted women at various locations between 2008 and 2011," according to a news release from the DA's Office. "All four women, who ranged in age from 19 to 34, were involved in narcotics-related investigations with the officers when they were assaulted."
Nichols and Valenzuela must also both register as sex offenders.
Remember Jeremy Meeks?
How could you forget him honestly. He was dubbed the “hot felon” after his mug shot went viral on Facebook.
Women everywhere were obsessed with him, even trying to convince the law to forgive his felony weapons charges.
Meeks paid his time, signed a modeling contract and was finally able to trade in his orange jumpsuit for some couture!
The felon-turned-model made his debut at New York Fashion Week in Philipp Plein’s show.
Check him out strutting his stuff down the runway:
Getting arrested might have been the best thing to happened to Meeks. Let’s hope he learned his lesson and changed his ways because we wouldn’t want to see him screw up such a great second chance!
Malcolm Turnbull fought back tears as he talked of a great-uncle of his wife, Lucy, who had died a few days after landing in France
Police are appealing for witnesses after criminal damage was caused to a car in Princes Street, Ballymena
Constable Burns said: “It is understood that the tyres were slashed on a Toyota car sometime between 6pm on 15 April and 9.30pm on 16 April. The total damage is estimated to be approximately £200 - £300.
“We are appealing for anyone who might have information which may assist the investigation to contact Police at Ballymena on 101 quoting 1129 16/04/17.
“Or, if someone would prefer to provide information without giving their details they can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers and speak to them anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
SOUTH LEBANON, Ohio (WDTN) — The Warren County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a man they believe robbed two banks in less than a week.
Detectives say the suspect robbed the New Horizons Credit Union in the 200 block of East Forest in South Lebanon on Tuesday.
The man came in wearing a dark hoodie, a ski mask, blue jeans and brown work boots. He went to a window and demanded money from a bank teller.
The suspect took a large amount of cash, put it in a bag and ran away.
The Sheriff’s Office believes this same suspect robbed a bank on February 9th. Investigators say he may be driving a black Chevy extended cab S-10 pickup truck.
Anyone with information about the robberies is asked to call the Warren County Sheriff’s Office at 513-695-1522.
Oct. 8 event will offer activities for children, including Sammy the Steelhead
The city of Goleta will host a community open house from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 8 for the public to learn more about the upcoming San Jose Creek Capacity Improvement and Fish Passage Project, which is set to break ground in November.
The open house will be held on the front lawn of the Goleta Valley Community Center, 5679 Hollister Ave.
Project displays will be set up, and staff will be on site to answer any questions.
Several activities for children will be offered, and Sammy the Steelhead has agreed to take pictures with those who attend.
Free coffee and donuts will be provided.
Click here for more information about the project, to read the history and frequently asked questions, peruse the kids’ corner and sign up for email updates.
— Valerie Kushnerov is a public information officer for the City of Goleta.
Over the years, we've heard it all. Every conceivable reason why people weren't able to attend an awesome rock show that included The Mike Benign Compulsion. These reasons have included:
It's past my bed time.
It's too expensive.
There's no parking.
Terry Hackbarth isn't playing.
Your singer can't sing.
Okay, that last one is pretty hard to argue with.
But you know what? It's time to stuff the rest of your excuses in a sack, my friends. Because come Friday, October 13th, Red Dot in Wauwatosa will, Red Dot in Wauwatosa will rock you.
Past your bed time? The show starts 8 pm-ish on a Friday night. And it will likely end at the point when some rock shows are just getting started.
Too expensive? Nope. $5 for two stellar bands.
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The upcoming NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships are expected to be the final major meet contested in the current Hayward Field, the 99-year-old stadium on the University of Oregon campus.
The four-day NCAA meet begins next Wednesday and runs through Saturday.
What will happen after the NCAA team champions are crowned, though, remains a subject of speculation and rumor.
The old stadium needs to be renovated to stage the 2021 World Outdoor Championships as scheduled. It must be expandable to at least 30,000 seats, and address spectator amenities such as bathrooms, concessions and unobstructed sight lines considered basic by 21st century spectators.
The University of Oregon released renderings for a new venue in April said to cost in excess of $200 million -- all privately raised -- that look dramatically different than the current stadium.
OTTAWA — Canada’s national unemployment rate was 6.2 per cent in September. Here are the jobless rates last month by province (previous month in brackets):
— Newfoundland and Labrador 15.1 per cent (14.7)
— Prince Edward Island 9.5 (8.8)
— Nova Scotia 9.0 (8.9)
— New Brunswick 7.8 (7.8)
— Quebec 6.0 (6.1)
— Ontario 5.6 (5.7)
— Manitoba 5.5 (4.9)
— Saskatchewan 6.2 (6.4)
— Alberta 7.9 (8.1)
— British Columbia 4.9 (5.1)
Singers in the Birmingham area showcased their talents Saturday for chance on the big stage.
Dollywood Entertainment held auditions at the Virginia Samford Theatre. The auditions were for a chance to land a role in some of theme park shows.
“It would be so fun. I know that just the experience of being there and meeting so many people that love same things that I do, that would just mean the world to me,” said Tabitha Cooley, a singer hoping to make the next round.
Dollywood says it provides steady work, competitive pay and a unique benefits package. It has won several awards for their shows, including the golden ticket.
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The trial for a man accused of robbery, kidnapping and abduction continued in its second day in Greene County Common Pleas Court April 11. Bryan Goney, 38, was arrested Nov. 13, 2016 as a suspect in a robbery that occurred that same morning at the Circle K on East Dayton Yellow Springs Road, Fairborn. He and a woman were allegedly picked up outside a white U-Haul van at the Circle K on Progress Drive in Xenia.
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FILE - In this Aug. 8, 2016, file photo, John Blaine Reed is shown during his arraignment at Snohomish County Courthouse in Everett, Wash. A jury found Reed, 55, guilty of first-degree murder in the death of Patrick Shunn and second-degree murder in the death Monique Patenaude. He faces life in prison. The Herald via AP, Pool, file Andy Bronson
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Google MVNO Project Fi has sent out a mailer inviting its customers to play a fun little ski game. The goal? Get as far down the slope as possible, utilizing jump ramps and avoiding obstacles along the way.
But after they’re done with the game, players will find a promotional code for free in-flight Wi-Fi through Gogo. The code, which works on Air Canada, Alaska, American, United, Virgin continental flights and select international Delta routes, is good for one device for the duration of a flight taken anytime until March 31, 2018.
T-Mobile also partners with Gogo to give its customers a free hour of internet access per flight.
Project Fi has been encouraging customers to refer family and friends by dangling extra perks to “Fi it Forward.”
In this report we share our insight on the recruitment of cyber security professionals including information regarding the key drivers in the cyber security market, permanent and contract recruitment trends, transferable skills, the top job titles, salaries and qualifications analysis, a heat map of skills demands/talent pools across the UK, concluding with recommendations on attracting and retaining cyber security talent.
Police at the scene of the shooting. Photo: Channel Seven
Shots were fired into a Frankston home and a car set alight outside while a one-week-old baby and three adults were inside on Thursday morning. No one was injured.
Police are investigating the drive-by shooting, which occurred shortly before 5am Thursday on Warrain Street in Frankston.
A broken window at the front of the Frankston home, which was the target of a shooting. Photo: Channel Seven
Ten minutes later, police found another car on fire in Carramar Drive, Frankston. Detectives are investigating whether the two incidents were related.
Officers are still at the scene and have reportedly found bullet casings near one of the front windows.
More to come.
TAMPA, Fla. - A 4-year-old autistic child drowned in a pond at a Tampa apartment complex, police said.
David Sikes was able to open the door of his family's apartment at Clipper Bay Apartments on South Lois Avenue while his mother was taking a nap, police said. When she woke up, she called 911.
After a search, David was found in one of the ponds around the complex. Resuscitation efforts were unsuccessful, police said.
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Jury in Colorado murder case rejects death sentence
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — A Colorado man convicted of murdering two people will spend life in prison with no chance of parole after jurors rejected prosecutors' request that he be put to death.
KRDO-TV reports that jurors made their decision on Tuesday in Colorado Springs.
The same jurors determined on June 26 that Glen Galloway was guilty of the first-degree murder of Janice Nam and the second-degree murder of Marcus Anderson. Jurors then heard from prosecutors and the defense on whether the former Fort Carson soldier should be sentenced to die.
Prosecutors argued that Galloway killed Anderson, then drove Anderson's truck to Nam's home and killed her. Galloway had previously been convicted of stalking Nam, a former girlfriend.
Galloway's attorneys argued that he killed Anderson in self-defense and shot Nam during a mental break.
March 19 (Reuters) - Godrej Properties Ltd:
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President Donald Trump's pick to be US ambassador to Singapore, KT McFarland, has asked the President to withdraw her nomination, a White House official said Friday.
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In December, Democrats placed a hold on the nomination until she answers their questions about her knowledge of communications between fired national security adviser Michael Flynn and then-Russian Ambassador to the US Sergey Kislyak, a Democratic source told CNN at the time.
The Senate eventually sent her nomination back to the White House at the end of 2017, and the White House decided to re-nominate the former deputy national security adviser in January despite warnings from Democrats that they were unlikely to support her amid questions about previous congressional testimony.
Plans to complete an interchange project at Oak Valley Parkway and the 10 freeway will go before the Beaumont City Council on Tuesday, Aug. 15. The project includes making ramps wider and adding lanes.
The proposal outlines the terms and conditions between the city and Caltrans to complete the environmental document, right of way certification and engineering design.
The council also will vote on implementing county transportation fees, road improvements for Cherry Avenue and a draft five-year Capital Improvement Plan.
The meeting begins at 6 p.m. at the Civic Center, 550 E 6th St.
WASHINGTON, May 30 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he expects major drug companies to cut prices on their products, but did not provide details.
"You're going to have some big news. I think we're going to have some of the big drug companies in two weeks said they're going to announce, because of what we did, they're going to announce voluntary massive drops in prices," Trump said at a signing ceremony for a new law making it easier for seriously ill people to try experimental treatments. (Reporting by Steve Holland Writing by Lisa Lambert Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
The Delta State Police Command has recovered guns said to have been snatched by Niger Delta militants from officials of the Nigerian Immigration Service. The two automatic weapons were reported to have been seized from the officials on routine patrol in the creeks of the Niger Delta region to check the influx of illegal aliens … Continue reading Police Recover Guns Allegedly Snatched By Niger Delta Militants
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Police are turning to the public to help find a 51-year-old man last seen in Moncton.
Codiac Regional RCMP say Ronald Fougere was reported missing Thursday around 6 p.m.
Police say he was last seen that day at around 3:30 p.m. on MacBeath Avenue in Moncton.
Fougere is described as a five-foot-six white man weighing 140 pounds with a stocky build.
Police say he has brown eyes, short light brown hair and is unshaven. He was last seen wearing a black jacket, black pants and black leather sneakers.
Fougere is known to hitchhike, according to police, and it's unknown if he's still in the Moncton area.
Anyone with information on Ronald Fougere’s whereabouts is asked to contact Codiac RCMP or Crime Stoppers.
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Sunday 18 March 2018
Jonathan Sutherland introduces highlights from the weekend’s Scottish Premiership action. Champions Celtic visit Motherwell, Rangers host Kilmarnock and Aberdeen entertain Dundee. Elsewhere, St Johnstone host Hiberian, Partick Thistle are at Hearts and Ross County entertain Hamilton in what could be a crucial game in the battle to avoid relegation.
PORT ARTHUR, Texas (AP) — A fire official says three children rescued from a burning apartment in Southeast Texas have died from their injuries.
Port Arthur Fire Marshal Paul Washburn tells KFDM television that firefighters arrived at the burning building a little after midnight Wednesday. First responders found the children and rushed them to a hospital where they were pronounced dead.
Washburn says the children were aged 2, 6 and 12.
Washburn tells The Associated Press the three children were the only ones inside the apartment when the fire broke out. He says their mother had taken another child to the hospital.
Washburn says they are investigating to determine the cause of the fire.
Man pleads guilty to gift card fraud for purchases
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A man has pleaded guilty in federal court in New Hampshire to using fraudulently obtained gift cards to buy over $2,000 in merchandise.
The U.S. Attorney's office says 37-year-old Yuriy Khalabuda, of Ukraine, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud. He's scheduled to be sentenced in September.
Court documents say Khalabuda used scanned images of Best Buy cards on his cellphone to buy Apple products from a Best Buy store in Salem, New Hampshire, last year. A store employee saw him scan the images and notified the police.
Later that day, Khalabuda was arrested on suspicion of driving without a license. Police got a warrant to search his cellphone and found texts showing that he knew the gift cards had been obtained fraudulently.
The Coconino National Forest marks its 110th anniversary this year, and one of its original ranger station cabins is getting a facelift. Volunteers are helping to restore the Mormon Lake Guard Station, which has served as home to hundreds of Forest Service employees. The current project involves re-roofing, replacement of exterior siding and modification of the porches with foundation repair and interior rehabilitation planned in the future.
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A housing inspector under investigation for the theft of $260,000 from a vacant home has been charged with raping a woman during an inspection last September.
The Star Beacon reports 47-year-old John Artuso was arrested Thursday after being indicted on rape, kidnapping and sexual battery charges by an Ashtabula County grand jury.
County Prosecutor Nicholas Iarocci said the victim contacted authorities in December after learning that Artuso, an Ashtabula housing inspector, was under investigation after he found money inside a home scheduled to be demolished.
Ashtabula police said in a search warrant affidavit that Artuso gave some of the money to other people. The affidavit said police and the FBI had been investigating Artuso for public corruption involving prostitutes and bribery.
Court records don’t indicate whether Artuso has an attorney.
The 1980s were pretty great if you were a kid. All of the best cartoons came out in the '80s, and you could spend hours after school, and then entire days on the weekends, watching those cartoons which were usually based on your favorite toys. It was also the golden era of the Transformers, both the show and the toy line. Yeah, I know Michael Bay's movies make a billion dollars every single time, but the Transformers were at their absolute best in the '80s. And now at least one of the big screen movies is going back to that time when they were great.In the recent issue of Empire it was revealed thespinoff will be set in the '80s, and as expected will be geared towards kids. Shocker. Hopefully this means we'll get to see Bumblebee as an actual Volkswagon Bug and not whatever high-end car company paid Paramount a ton of money to have their vehicle turned into an Autobot.Themovie opens June 8th 2018 with Laika's Travis Knight directing and Hailee Steinfeld starring. [via TFW2005
Andrew Wiggins puts up his third 40-point game of the season... with 41 Tuesday night for the #PowerOfThePack https://t.co/S75FlvBEWt
Another loss sucked the fun out of an otherwise exciting day but heres why the Ibaka deal's a slam dunk for the Rap… https://t.co/g3oXlXc7rs
Some of the people who brought a marijuana legalization plan to the ballot two years ago want to try to put a different one before voters next year.
Jimmy Gould backed the 2015 amendment which failed overwhelmingly at the ballot box and he was recently rejected for a large cultivator’s license by the state’s medical marijuana program. But he says it’s not that rejection but rather problems with the process that are prompting him to put an all-out legalization of marijuana before voters next year.
“Let’s stop this nonsense. This is crazy.”
Gould says the plan would treat marijuana much like alcohol. Rob Walgate with the Ohio Business Roundtable says he wants to see what’s inside the box of details.
“We’ve got to take off the wrapping paper and look at the exact language. What are they trying to do?”
Gould says he’ll have more details about the plan in the months ahead.
Broadway veteran Patti Murin will star as Anna, Jelani Alladin will star as Kristoff, Broadway veteran Caissie Levy will star as Elsa and Greg Hildreth will star as Olaf in the stage production of "Frozen." Producers for Disney's latest big-budget musical have revealed the cast for "Frozen," which will debut in Denver this summer before heading to New York City for its first-ever Broadway run.
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There have been at least three reports of an unknown man throwing objects at passing vehicles near Highway 77 and West Van Dorn early Monday morning.
Lincoln Police say a 51-year-old woman reported she was driving on the overpass when she observed a man standing in the intersection. The man threw a 2×4 board at her vehicle, causing damage to the passenger side.
A short time later, a 72-year-old woman reported she was westbound on Van Dorn when a man ran out of the trees and she slowed to avoid hitting him. The man threw a log at her vehicle and shattered the windshield, before he retreated northbound into the tree line.
A third caller reported she observed the man standing in the intersection and he threw a board at her passing vehicle.
The man was described as a white male in his 20s or 30s, 6 feet tall, 180lbs, with buzzed hair, wearing a white tank top and black athletic shorts. Anyone with information is encouraged to call LPD at 402.441.6000 or Lincoln Crimestoppers at 402.475.3600.
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Cyrus Chestnut, piano
Renowned jazz master Cyrus Chestnut and the Grammy-winning Turtle Island Quartet continue their remarkable journey together as they traverse the myriad colors of jazz and beyond. Their collaboration is infused with the global reach of gospel and sacred music, ranging from the Appalachian Mountains to the spiritually defined musical landscape of Bach. Presenting a moving night of music from Duke Ellington, Bill Monroe, Bill Withers, John Coltrane, Bach, and more, these five multi-stylistic, singularly gifted musicians come together to embrace the transcendental power of great music and dip into the rhythms of world cultures.
This classic Mini was built by Gildred Racing in Santa Barbara, California. They specialize in Honda-powered Mini conversions. Under the hood of this particular Mini sits a 1.8 L B18C inline-four taken from an Integra Type R connected to a Y1 five-speed manual transmission. These engines are good for 200 horsepower and 133 lb-ft of torque. The engine was installed using a MiniTec Ultimate MTB2 Package which includes the subframe cradle, axles, brakes, radiator, pedal kit, shocks, and everything else needed for a turn-key installation.
Source: Gildred Racing FB page
Puel led Saints to an eighth-place finish in the top flight and the EFL Cup final in his maiden season in charge at St Mary’s.
But the Frenchman, who still had two years remaining on his current deal, had fallen out of favour with the club’s fans.
It was also reported he had a frosty relationship with several of his senior players.
A club statement on their website read: “Southampton Football Club can today confirm that it has terminated the contract of Claude Puel with immediate effect.
“Everyone at Southampton would like to express our thanks to Claude for his hard work and commitment this year. The highlight of the season was a memorable day at Wembley in the EFL Cup Final, a day our fans will always treasure.
“We wish Claude well for the future.
“The search for a new management team is underway. We are confident that we will find the right fit in line with the long term vision of the club.”
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Jennifer Reynolds, currently the CEO of Women in Capital Markets, will succeed Janet Ecker as CEO of the Toronto Financial Services Alliance, effective October 2. Ecker announced her retirement last April.
Read: Are you missing this element when assessing management?
Reynolds has extensive experience in the financial sector in investment banking, private equity and risk management, having held positions with Scotiabank, BMO, OMERS Strategic Investments and Stonecap Securities. The former advisory board chair of the Microskills Business Incubator, she is currently a director on the federal government’s Canada Development Investment Corporation, which reports to the finance minister on mergers, acquisitions and divestitures of Crown assets.
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Cristiano Ronaldo has received a five-game ban following his sending off and push on the referee in the Spanish Super Cup.
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× Facebook is swooning over this St. Louis officer
ST. LOUIS – St. Louis County Police have an ongoing campaign reminding drivers to wear their seatbelts. A recent post of an officer has gone viral on Facebook as fans swoon over the star of the photo.
The campaign posts a photo every Monday of a smiling officer reminding patrons to “Arrive Alive” and wear their seatbelts. Little did the County Police know that last Monday’s post would get this much attention from the public.
Facebook and Twitter users reacted fondly to the photo and have generated thousands of reactions. The post has been shared over 5,000 times.
The attractive officer featured is grabbing the attention of women all over social media while encouraging them to buckle up behind the wheel.
Altogether 215 candidates have filed from 38 constituencies which go to polls in the first phase of Assembly elections on March 4 out of 60 seats in
Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Manipur, Vivek Kumar Dewangan in a press release on Wednesday said 83 candidates had filed their papers on Tuesday as nominations for the first phase ended.
Scrutiny of papers for the first phase of elections will be held on February 16 and the last date of withdrawal is on February 18, the release added.
It also said that 24 candidates have filed so far for the second phase of elections for on March 8 to elect 22 MLAs.
The Dallas Stars and Vegas Golden Knights line up for a moment of silence for shooting victims in Las Vegas before an NHL hockey game in Dallas, Friday, Oct. 6, 2017. LM Otero AP Photo
Uraiwan "Ooh" Danaisawasdi, chef and owner of Lemongrass restaurant in Moultonborough, holds a basket of sauces from her new company, Explorer Food and Travel, which launched last week. (Adam Drapcho/Laconia Daily Sun)
When the website Women Who Draw launched last December, it crashed within several hours. Curious visitors had inundated the first online directory dedicated to female illustrators.
After the site was back up and running, it received more than 6 million page views in its first three days—and over 1,200 submissions from illustrators hoping to be added to the database. The excitement confirmed founders Julia Rothman and Wendy MacNaughton’s instinct: It was high time that women illustrators received more exposure—and, most importantly, more jobs.
Now, as Women Who Draw approaches its first birthday, the inclusive directory boasts over 3,000 women, trans, and gender-nonconforming illustrators—many of whom, since joining the site, have received first-time assignments from art directors, magazine editors, and publishers. According Rothman and MacNaughton, however, their work is far from done.
The All Saints star was jailed for the sexual assault of his former partner. The former actor will be eligible for parole in 2020.
A new cafe is opening in Kettering to offer support to dementia and Alzheimer’s sufferers and their carers.
The Rotary Club of Kettering has set up and sponsored the cafe at the Keystone Centre in Rockingham Road, after a similar cafe run by the Alzheimer’s Society closed due to a loss of funding.
The cafe has been created to provide social and supportive get-togethers for carers.
There will be entertainment and free cake and refreshments at the two-hour sessions which will run from 2pm to 4pm on the second Thursday of each month, starting on February 8.
Rotary Club members Yvonne Robinson and Dennis Bowden, who have been getting the cafe set up, say they have enlisted the help of volunteers with experience in the mental health sector.
For more information contact Yvonne Robinson on 07866 367964.
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April 3Chengdu Yunda Technology Co Ltd :
* Says net profit for FY 2017 Q1 to increase by 0 percent to 20 percent, or to be 10.4 million yuan to 12.4 million yuan, compared to net profit of FY 2016 Q1 (10.4 million yuan)
* Says increased revenue as main reason for the forecast
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Medicare FAQ says that Medigap Plan F, which has until now been one of the most popularly chosen Medicare supplement plans, will end in 2020. Those who currently have Plan F will be grandfathered in, however their premiums will increase.
Watch FOX 5 News at Six every night this week for a chance to win two tickets to see Jay-Z in concert on Tuesday, Dec. 19 at Viejas Arena.
Watch for “Call Now” to appear on the screen. The fifth caller to call 888-244-3221 will win the prize.
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - Interactive Brokers Group Inc:
* INTERACTIVE BROKERS LAUNCHES BITCOIN FUTURES TRADING AT THE START OF TRADING DECEMBER 10TH, 2017
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“Me and my boyfriend [Austin Butler] were on a hike and wrote our names on a rock with another rock,” Hudgens said.
TORONTO, April 5 Canada's main stock index rose on Wednesday to a fresh nearly six-week high led by the heavyweight financial and energy groups as oil prices rose, while lower gold prices weighed on mining shares.
The Toronto Stock Exchange's S&P/TSX composite index was up 74.73 points, or 0.48 percent, at 15,743.80, shortly after the open. Eight of the index's 10 main groups rose. (Reporting by Fergal Smith)
Girl killed as car rams pizzeria in village near Paris – report
A car has crashed into a pizzeria in a village east of the French capital Paris, killing a girl of eight and injuring other people, a report says.
The driver of the car was arrested after the vehicle hit the terrace of the cafe in Sept-Sorts, near La Ferté-sous-Jouarre, BFMTV reports.
The driver deliberately rammed the terrace, the channel says.
France and a number of other countries have seen deadly vehicle attacks on civilians.
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A rapidly spreading wildfire that started near the Catalan town of Artés, north of Barcelona, on Saturday afternoon, August 5, forced several evacuations, according to firefighters.
The fire spread to over 150 hectares in the space of a few hours, and local media published images of at least one burned building. Credit: Twitter/Cinegeticat.cat via Storyful
USC 0, Penn State 0 — Early 1st quarter
The Rose Bowl between No. 9 USC (10-2) and No. 5 Penn State (11-2) is now underway. ESPN is televising the matchup nationally from Pasadena, California.
We’re watching the game, providing live analysis as the action unfolds:
The U.N.’s top human rights official says he’s alarmed by what appears to be a “widespread pattern” of rallies in Burundi in which members of a pro-government youth militia sing about impregnating opponents.
An online video emerged this month of an incident involving the Imbonerakure militia. Burundi’s ruling party criticized the song.
The U.N. human rights office on Tuesday cited reports of several similar incidents. The high commissioner for human rights, Zeid Ra’ad al-Hussein, said “the grotesque rape chants by the young men of the Imbonerakure across several provinces in various parts of Burundi are deeply alarming.”
Zeid welcomed the governing party’s condemnation but said reports senior officials were present at other rallies are “very disturbing” and called for an acknowledgement that the rally caught on camera “was not an isolated incident.”
So, you’re faced with the terrible reality that spring is just around the corner and tending to the front yard is inevitable. How do you get yourself pumped up for the back-straining work ahead?
Well, according to one in-tune gardener, you put on a baton-twirling show for the plants.
Apparently that’s the secret to keeping a happy garden. Right on man!
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Queen City will be represented at the royal wedding.
He was also the conductor for Prince William and Kate's wedding
Royal Wedding date: Saturday, May 19 at 4:00 a.m. PDT
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Charlotte Symphony music director Christopher Warren-Green will conduct the orchestra for the wedding between His Royal Highess Prince Harry of Wales and Meghan Markle next month.
Warren-Green also conducted the wedding for Prince William and Kate in 2011.
(AP) — Andrew Luck isn’t sure when he’ll start throwing again and won’t set a timetable for his return from shoulder surgery.
The Indianapolis Colts starting quarterback isn’t expected to do much — if any — work during the team’s offseason workouts.
Players and coaches held their first official team activities Monday at the team complex, and for the first time Luck acknowledged that his injury problems began during a Week 3 contest at Tennessee in 2015.
He missed nine games that season with an assortment of injuries, including a lacerated kidney. After the season, Luck said he decided to undergo rehab rather than opt for surgery. But after aggravating the injury several times last season, he decided to have surgery.
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Washington: Defence Secretary Jim Mattis on Wednesday dismissed chances of a return to the major US troop deployments to Afghanistan that characterised the early years of the Obama administration, a day after the White House gave him power to set troop levels.
Asked whether he expected to hike US troop levels, now at about 8,400 in Afghanistan, to anywhere near America`s 2011 peak of more than 100,000 troops, Mattis said, "No, sir, I do not."
No change in Jets braintrust
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The Jets are sticking with Todd Bowles. The roster he coaches next season might look a lot different. After ending a dismal season on a winning note, the Jets are making no changes in leadership heading into what appears will be a busy offseason. "I'm not going to take away from the team win," Bowles said. "I knew I'd be back, so it wasn't a big deal." Bowles is 15-17 in two years with New York, which hired him in January 2015 after firing Rex Ryan.
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Hamilton police are investigating after multiple shots were fired in a quiet Ancaster neighbourhood on Sunday.
Officers were called to Oneida Blvd. between Seneca Ave. and Algonquin Ave. just after 6:30 p.m. after receiving reports of gunfire in the area.
“We did hear some pops. They went slowly at first ‘bang, bang’ then went ‘bang, bang, bang, bang’,” said a neighbour who says she saw a car speeding away.
Police say two vehicles were seen fleeing the area. One vehicle was located but police are still looking for a dark grey or black Ford F150 pick-up truck.
Investigators say the male driver of the pick-up is white, with a heavy build and a shaved or bald head. The female passenger is a white with a blonde ponytail.
Police believe the shooting was sparked by an incident between the occupants of the two vehicles and did not have anything to do with residents in the area.
No injuries were reported and police are asking anyone with information about the shooting to contact detectives at 905-546-4930.
AIADMK's legislature party leader Edapadi K. Palanisamy on Wednesday evening met Tamil Nadu Governor C. Vidyasagar Rao with a list of legislators supporting him and staked claim to form the government, a party leader said.
Addressing reporters after the Governor met Palanisamy and others, Fisheries Minister Jayakumar said: "We have submitted to the Governor the list of legislators supporting Palanisamy. We also requested Rao to call Palanisamy to form the government."
Palanisamy is part of AIADMK General Secretary VK Sasikala camp.
According to Jayakumar, the Governor listened to them and said necessary action would be taken.
The Governor later met the rival party faction of acting Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam.
Dec 12 (Reuters) - Technopolis Oyj:
* TECHNOPOLIS TO INVEST EUR 46 MILLION IN ORGANIC EXPANSION IN TAMPERE
* ‍CONSTRUCTION WORK IS SCHEDULED TO START IN FEBRUARY 2018​
* ‍PROJECT IS DUE FOR COMPLETION IN DECEMBER 2019​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
An unidentified male was killed in a fiery crash at 2:15 a.m. Monday on Burrville Road in Crete Township, according to the Will County coroner's office.
The victim was driving eastbound on Burrville about a quarter mile east of Cedar Lane when he left the roadway and struck an object, causing the vehicle to catch fire, the coroner's office said.
Identification was pending notification of family.
Barracuda Networks (CUDA +1% ) is up 2.5% after hours following fiscal Q4 earnings where growth in subscription revenues more than made up for a drop in appliance sales.
The company beat on top and bottom lines. Gross billings came to $103.2M, up from a year-ago $95.8M; billings for core products were up 21% to $63.8M.
Active subscribers were up about 15% to 321,000, with a dollar-based renewal rate of 89% (93% on annualized basis).
Revenue breakout: Appliance, $19.9M (down 8%); Subscription, $69.4M (up 11.7%).
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Los Angeles Chargers guard Matt Slauson thinks that he will be a “bully” and a “bouncer” after making the switch from center to the guard position this offseason, via Fox Sports radio’s Hardwick and Richards.
Even though it is a new position, Slauson already feels “comfortable” and is “building great chemistry” with Chargers tackle Russell Okung.
Slauson is a team player and believes the team can “move [him] wherever they want,” but he is definitely “more comfortable now” at guard because it is his “true” spot.
The guard position also has less cerebral responsibilities giving the opportunity for Slauson to be “really aggressive.”
Also, the former center still graded out as one of the best in the league, via Pro Football Focus, with a player grade of 81.2.
If that was a less comfortable Slauson, then it is going to be a treat to see the more aggressive player who is finally playing in his natural position this fall.
He endured a similar struggle last season, and no mechanical tweak or injury recovery or chicken sacrifice could salvage his mostly lifeless lumber. That hasn't made this abysmal start any easier to swallow.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Facebook says it is banning ads for financial products often associated with deceptive practices, including those involving cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin.
The new policy says ads can't promote such services, which also include those involving initial coin offerings. Those offerings are a means of raising capital by selling digital currency that can then be traded. The digital coins or tokens represent an interest in a company.
Facebook says examples of fraudulent ads include phrases like "use your retirement funds to buy Bitcoin!"
The community of Lester will celebrate Lester Day 2017 Saturday, Aug. 19, with a full lineup of events with something for everyone.
The day kicks off with a color fun run in the city park. Registration begins at 7:15 a.m. with running scheduled to begin at 8 a.m.
Lester area businesses are sponsoring a Lester community breakfast in the community center from 7:30-9 a.m. A freewill donation will be taken to support the Lester Betterment Club and the Lester community.
Registration for the pie-baking contest will be from 8-9 a.m. in the community center. Pies should also be dropped off during this time.
Please see this week’s edition of the West Lyon Herald for the full story.
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CINCINNATI (AP) — The defense is set to present its case in the Ohio murder retrial of a former University of Cincinnati police officer.
Attorneys for Ray Tensing will start calling witnesses Thursday, with Tensing himself expected to take the stand as early as Friday.
The state rested its case Wednesday after Dr. Karen Looman of the Hamilton County coroner’s office testified that Sam DuBose died instantly from a bullet fired into his head at a downward angle. Tensing looked away as graphic autopsy photos were shown in court.
Tensing, who is white, is charged in the 2015 traffic-stop shooting of the unarmed black motorist.
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Tensing he has said he feared for his life as DuBose tried to drive away.
His first trial ended in a hung jury in November.
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Baku. 8 April. REPORT.AZ/ A delegation led by SOCAR President Rovnag Abdullayev, who is on visit to Iran, has met with Oil Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Bijan Namdar Zangeneh.
Report informs citing the press service of SOCAR. During the meeting, current state and prospects of relations between Azerbaijan and Iran in the oil and gas sector was discussed, existence of ample opportunities for development of cooperation stated.
The sides reviewed SOCAR participation in the oil and gas projects implemented in Iran, gas trade cooperation, possibility of joint projects in third countries as well as exchanged views in detail.
In the end, it was decided to continue studies and contacts on discussed topics in the working order.
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The annual Northern Vermont University-Lyndon GreggFest music event and fund-raiser will be held Friday and Saturday, May 4 and 5, at the Skate Park Amphitheater on campus.
The festival runs from 4 to10 p.m. both days with music starting at 5 p.m., The event is open to the public. Tickets are $5 for a one-day pass, $8 for a two-day pass, and $15 for a limited-edition laminated pass.
The student-run festival is in memory of NVU-Lyndon music business and industry student Jake Gregg, who died in 2015 from cancer. Proceeds benefit an endowed fund in Mr. Gregg’s name that gives scholarships to eligible music business and industry students.
For more information, send an e-mail to [email protected], or visit www.greggfest.org. — from NVU-Lyndon.
ROME — Italian lawmakers are demanding Brazil extradite Italian communist militant Cesare Battisti after he was caught near the Bolivian border.
A chorus of lawmakers, including ex-Premier Matteo Renzi, are demanding that Battisti finally face justice for Italian murder convictions.
Justice Minister Andrea Orlando says extradition “is possible” and that Italy is determined he serve time to “give back, at least in part, what was taken from our country and the families of his victims.”
Battisti escaped from Italian prison in 1981 while awaiting trial on four counts of murder allegedly committed when he was a member of the Armed Proletarians for Communism. He was convicted in absentia in 1990. He has acknowledged membership in the group but denies killing anyone.
Ex-Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva rejected extradition in 2010.
Summer Malyshev's fate is now in the hands of a Jefferson County jury.
Closing arguments wrapped up Friday morning in the murder trial. Malyshev is accused of helping to lure, torture, and murder Stephanie Pytash in August 2016.
Her burned remains were found earlier this year at a home in Toledo.
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Several witnesses took the stand during this trial, and the evidence presented included a piece of human vertebrae.
The co-defendant in this case is Michael Shane. Shane will be on trial on October 23rd.
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JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Philanthropist and Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen has announced that wreckage of a sunken military ship on which five brothers died in World War II has been discovered in the South Pacific.
A spokeswoman for Allen confirms wreckage from the USS Juneau was found Saturday off the coast of the Solomon Islands.
The ship was hit by Japanese torpedoes in 1942, killing hundreds of men, including the five Sullivan brothers from Waterloo, Iowa.
Allen has an expedition team that has reported finding wreckage of other ships, including the aircraft carrier USS Lexington, also sunk during World War II.
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The expedition team says in a statement it first identified the USS Juneau on Saturday using sonar technology and used a remotely operated underwater vehicle to verify the wreckage on Sunday.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — State officials are planning a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Tennessee State Museum.
According to a news release from the Tennessee secretary of state, the event will take place Monday afternoon at the future site of the museum in Nashville.
Among the officials expected to attend are Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett, Gov. Bill Haslam, Senate Speaker Randy McNally, House Speaker Beth Harwell and Tennessee State Librarian and Archivist Chuck Sherrill.
Haslam and lawmakers secured $120 million in the 2015-2016 state budget for the museum, with $40 million extra to be raised.
Officials have said the fundraising campaign has already yielded more than $25 million in donations by corporations, foundations and individuals.
The new museum is set to open in late 2018.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - AURELIUS EQUITY OPPORTUNITIES SE & CO KGAA :
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As 2017 begins, Omawumi presents a brand new visuals for her single titled ‘Butterflies’.
The video produced by Bobby Boulder’s Films was directed by Chris Hernandez.
The song is a love ballad with deep lyrics delivered by powerful vocals from the singer.
For the video, Hernandez directed a clip that features a love story involving dance.
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Mealey's Insurance - Judge: Lawsuits Arose Out Of 'Single Scheme'; No Professional Liability Coverage Due
DENVER - A Colorado federal judge on June 12 entered a final judgment in favor of a professional liability insurer after finding that it has no duty to defend or indemnify against an underlying lawsuit alleging that its insured entered into a "kickback contract" to steer additional subcontractor work to city-employee-controlled companies (Ciber, Inc. v. Ace American Insurance Co., No. 16-1189, D. Colo., 2017 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 89895).
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This week in This Week in Posters, we begin with this new poster of Alien: Covenant, which isn’t being too subtle about trying to turn Katherine Waterston into the new Ripley. I would not have predicted this look when I was watching Inherent Vice, that’s for sure. Anyway, I’m not sure a “cast vignettes inside floating head silhouette” design ever works that well, but it’s definitely better with an oozing alien than, say, face inside Professor X’s torso.
Niemi saved 38 of 40 shots during Monday's 2-0 loss to Florida.
While Niemi didn't bring home the win, this was the 11th time in 12 starts that he's allowed three goals or fewer, and he sports a jaw-dropping .935 save percentage during that stretch. Wins will likely continue to be hard to come by, and Carey Price (concussion) was cleared to return to action Monday, so how busy Niemi will be through the end of the season is completely up in the air at this stage of the game.
Looks like Azealia Banks’ debut album, Broke With Expensive Taste, was aptly named.
According to multiple sources, the “212” singer — whose Twitter account was suspended for a hateful, racist rant in May of last year — was sued Tuesday in Manhattan Supreme Court for failing to pay somewhere between $130,000 to $137,000 in credit card bills to California-based City National Bank. Since 2012, she has taken out 3 separate lines of credit, including 2 credit cards, which she allegedly owes $79,000 and $8,000 on respectively, as well as owing up to $50,000 for a personal line of credit taken out in 2016.
This suit comes as the singer took a third-degree assault plea deal and faces criminal assault charges for biting a bouncer’s breast at Manhattan’s Up & Club club back in 2015.
This article originally appeared on Billboard.
Terry (personal) will remain out Friday against the Knicks, Matt Velazquez of the Journal Sentinel reports.
Terry will miss a second straight game for personal reasons and should be considered day-to-day in advance of Sunday's matchup with the Nets in Brooklyn. The veteran has not been fantasy-relevant this season, but he's recently taken on a more significant role in the Bucks' rotation, playing between 13 and 18 minutes in his last four active contests.
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Benefit concert with Koch-Marshall Trio with Bill Stone to benefit school's science and arts programs.
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Chris Silva scored a career high 16 points and tied his best with 11 rebounds to lead South Carolina to a 67-56 win over Mississippi on Saturday night.
The Gamecocks (14-3, 4-0 Southeastern) are off to their best league start since the 1997 team, which won South Carolina's only SEC regular season title.
PJ Dozier added 16 points for the Gamecocks, who never trailed despite missing 10 straight shots at one point in the first half.
But the Rebels (10-7, 1-4) were shooting just as poorly and turning the ball over more. And when Ole Miss went the final 4:06 of the first half without a point, the Gamecocks lead grew from 25-20 to 34-20 at the break.
Mississippi was missing its leading scorer, Deandre Burnett, who sat on the bench with a boot on his leg. The junior averages 18 points a game. Cullen Neal led Mississippi with 12 points.
Another classic turn-based RPG has been produced as demonstrated by the release of Asmodeus Delta Episode 0, an RPG where players can learn new skills and strengths based on the pantsu they have equipped their characters with.
Asmodeus Delta Episode 0 revolves around the revival of a demonic hand and his female accomplice Nemophilla, who go on a journey collecting pantsu around the world, a premise typical of an eroge but also promising a decent challenge on the RPG front.
The RPG and its impressive graphics can be enjoyed now.
ST. LOUIS, MO — Another company is reportedly cutting ties with the NRA. USA Today reports that cooler-maker Yeti is no longer doing business with the National Rifle Association’s charitable arm, the NRA Foundation. The paper cited a letter from a NRA lobbyist who said Yeti is no longer selling products to the foundation.
The NRA foundation donates to competitive youth shooting teams, like the one that Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz belonged to. Reports of Yeti’s move led to calls by gun-rights advocates for a boycott of the company.
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XL Innovate raises backing of IoT startup Notion
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XL Group's venture finance arm raised its investment in Notion, an Internet of Things (IoT) startup, contributing to a "series A" funding round that delivered about $10mn to the producer of remote home monitoring systems.
The funding round was led by Draper Nexus and TransLink Capital, with Menlo Park, California-based XL Innovate listed among the previous investors that also participated in the funding round. XL was among the initial investors last year in Denver-based Notion.
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An accommodation zone for migrant workers, a government project piloted in Samut Sakhon and Ranong, has received positive feedback from workers who now find themselves in better and more affordable living conditions. Khaek, a 31-year-old Myanmar worker from Dawei, said she, her husband, who works on a fishing trawler, and their four children live in a rented apartment at the Eua Arthorn low-cost housing project under the zoning policy in Muang district of Samut Sakhon.
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Tony Cameranesi, once a Toronto draft pick, and now playing for the Marlies under an AHL contract, is getting a chance to prove himself in the AHL after some good results with the Orlando Solar Bears, as per the AHL Transactions list. Meanwhile, the Marlies are struggling, both with injuries and with the loss of Frederik Gauthier and Byron Froese to the Leafs.
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A Texas private equity firm is suing Pembina Pipeline Corp. for a half-billion dollars, arguing one of its investments was driven into receivership by the pipeline company.
Irving, Tex.-based NGP Energy Capital Management LLC is seeking at least $501-million in damages tied to its investment in defunct Mosaic Energy Ltd., according to a statement of claim filed in the Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta in Calgary.
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Barcelona have agreed a deal to sign Brazil international Paulinho from Guangzhou Evergrande for 40 million euros (Â£36.37million).
The 29-year-old will now undergo his medical with Barca on Thursday and, if all goes to plan, he will sign his contract and be presented on the same day, the Catalan giants have announced.
Barca also said that the former Tottenham midfielder will have a release clause of 120 million euros (Â£109.1m) in his contract.
Source: PA
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'We bent over backwards just to find out this boy is terrified of me': Wilder hits out at Joshua again But looks like he is having family fun
Yep, your subscription fee is going up soon. Subscribers who pay for the standard $9.99 service will be charged $10.99 . . . or $1 more per month. And the price of the premium tier will be raised 17%, from $11.99 to $13.
Honestly, I”m cool with it. I can’t live without my Netflix! Stranger Things Season 2 debuts on the 27th.
Netflix chief content officer Ted Sarandos said recently that the company, which already outspends its competitors, is planning to spend $7 billion on content in 2018, up from $6 billion this year and $5 billion a year ago.
Aug 13 (Reuters) - Jiaozuo Wanfang Aluminum Manufacturing Co Ltd
* Says Geo-Jade Petroleum Corp will cut voting power in the co to 0 percent from 8.8 percent
* Says a Zhangshu-based investment management fund will increase voting power in the co to 8.8 percent from 0 percent
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There are garage sales in Gympie, Widgee and Chatsworth this morning.
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MONSTER Sale at 5 Randall Street, Gympie. Something for everyone. House hold furniture and lots of bric-a-brac, clothes, books, plus much more.
WIDGEE, 9 Tooth Drive. Sunday only from 6am, 04/02. Car trailer with winch, house hold items, white goods, shed items, garden items and much more
GYMPIE, 90 Pine Street, (enter Myall Street), Saturday February 3 from 6:30 am. Fridge, washing machine, fishing gear, over 200 Cheap items!
Chatsworth, 3 Torview Road, Saturday, 6:00 AM-10:00 AM, Household items, pushbikes, BMW roof racks, baby goods, office chairs, electrical items.
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ROUYN NORANDA, Que. — A barber from western Quebec is drawing widespread praise for going out of his way to accommodate a young client with autism.
A photo posted online last week shows Francis “Franz” Jacob lying on the floor of his Rouyn-Noranda shop as he gives a young boy named Wyatt a haircut.
The 45-year-old says he’s stunned by all the attention he’s gotten after the photo was widely shared on social media sites.
Jacob says Wyatt doesn’t usually sit still for haircuts so he bought a pair of wireless clippers in order to follow him around.
He says he has a few other clients with autism or other special needs and always finds a way to adapt to their needs.
Rouyn-Noranda is about 600 kilometres northwest of Montreal.
A teacher suffered a suspected broken toe and eight people were charged with disorderly conduct after a dispute between two families at Mullewa District High School yesterday afternoon.
Police are also investigating reports a person armed themselves with a pair of scissors during the incident.
Staff first called police to the school about 11am to help control an argument between two students.
About 1pm, police were again called, with a report about 20 adults and children were causing a disturbance at the front of the school on Jose Street.
Additional police from Geraldton were dispatched last night and this morning to help restore order and bolster the police presence in Mullewa.
Full report in tomorrow’s Midwest Times print edition.
Favors pitched in 13 points (6-9 FG, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, two blocks and one steal across 33 minutes during Utah's 113-96 win over the Thunder in Game 4 of their Western Conference first-round playoff series.
Favors has now rattled off three straight double-digit scoring efforts, shooting 64.3 percent (18-for-28) during that stretch. The eight-year veteran's rebounding has been down on a per-game basis during the series as compared to the regular season, save for a spectacular Game 2 effort. Nevertheless, he's made up for it by averaging a solid 12.8 points and will look to continue making similar contributions on the scoreboard in Wednesday's potential series-clinching Game 5.
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Update 9:47-p.m., June 14th from Chief Brothers: “Missing Juvenile Bryant Fuller has been located. Thanks to all for their assistance”.
Since just before 1-p.m. Wednesday, Clarinda Police had been requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing juvenile, 16-year old Bryant K. Fuller.
BEIJING April 6 Nissan Motor Co Ltd's premium brand Infiniti sold 67,367 vehicles globally in the first three months of 2017, up 18 percent from the same period a year prior, showed a press release seen by Reuters on Thursday.
Globally, Infiniti sold 28,406 vehicles in March, up 14 percent.
The brand's performance in the first three months of this year was led by its U.S. unit. In the United States, Infiniti sold 43,561 vehicles over January-March, up 33 percent. U.S. sales volume in March rose 33 percent to 18,266 vehicles.
In China, the world's biggest auto market on which Infiniti has focused to gain momentum, the brand sold over 10,000 vehicles, up 4 percent, in the first quarter of the year. Its sales increased 6 percent in March to 4,050 vehicles. (Reporting by Norihiko Shirouzu)
Willa Gray already has the family business down pact; she is a pro at touring & handling a microphone… but her FAVORITE artist to dance to? Well it’s not her dad’s music… or any other country star’s for that matter…
She’s got great taste!!!
#Heynckes on @realmadriden manager Zinédine Zidane: "I am a huge fan of his and I respect him as a coach and a person. He is a flagship manager." #FCBRMA #UCL pic.twitter.com/55G2c9MjTz
A group is taking another swing at getting an issue on the ballot that would cap payday loan interest rates. The initiative was delayed after the attorney general’s office rejected the first set of petitions.
Ohioans for Payday Loan Reform say they’ve looked over all the comments provided by the attorney general’s office and they’re confident that their revised petition language will be accepted.
The measure would cap interest rates of payday loans at 28% and close any loopholes.
The group’s Carl Ruby is confident if they can get it on the ballot, voters will pass it.
“People are relatively familiar with it they’re frustrated that they voted on this and what they approved hasn’t been effective so they’re eager to see something that works,” said Ruby.
Voters approved a cap in 2008 but the industry has used other avenues to raise the interest rates.
Payday lenders say this proposal, which is also in a House bill, would wipeout their storefronts in Ohio. Ruby says that’s not true.
(CNN) The minor children of David and Louise Turpin, the California couple accused of holding their 13 children captive and torturing 12 of them, are now in two foster homes, a source close to the investigation said Monday.
Word of the six children's new homes follows a statement from Corona Regional Medical Center CEO Mark Uffer announcing that the Turpin siblings had been released from the hospital. He did not provide further details, citing privacy laws.
"On behalf of all of us at CRMC, we wish these brave siblings continued strength as they take the next steps in their journey," he said.
The two youngest are now in one foster home in Riverside County, while the other four are at another home in the county. No home was able to accommodate all six children, the source said. The two youngest, in particular, will require a great deal of attention, according to the source.
"Their education was nonexistent," the source said. "The 17-year-old, who escaped, has a first-grade level education."
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ISLAMABAD, Jun 15 (APP): Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the daughter of
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif Thursday said that the prime minister’s
appearance in person before the Joint Investigation Team, has set a
much required and welcome precedent for others to emulate.
“The day that creates history & sets a much required & welcome
precedent for others to emulate,” she tweeted with hashtag
#NawazSharifIsMyPride.
She also shared photographs showing the prime minister
accompanied by her, Finance Minister Ishaq Dar, Water and Power
Minister Khawaja Asif, Special Assistant to PM Irfan Siddiqui and
Senator Pervaiz Rasheed before he left for the Federal Judicial
Academy.
`Prime Minister leaves PM House for Judicial Academy. His
comrades see him off,” she captioned the images.
April 28 Toscana Energy Income Corp
* TOSCANA ENERGY ANNOUNCES NEW $36 MILLION SENIOR SECURED REVOLVING CREDIT FACILITY
* TOSCANA ENERGY ANNOUNCES NEW $36 MILLION SENIOR SECURED REVOLVING CREDIT FACILITY
* TOSCANA ENERGY INCOME - HAS ENTERED COMMITMENT LETTER WITH RESPECT TO NEW SENIOR SECURED DEMAND REVOLVING CREDIT FACILITY WITH ALBERTA TREASURY BRANCHES Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) - Nigeria's government says the international airport in its capital is reopening after six weeks of repairs to the runway, which experts had said was in shocking disrepair.
Nigeria says the Abuja airport is opening Tuesday, a day ahead of schedule.
The closure of one of West Africa's busiest airports had been another blow to Nigeria's already suffering economy.
Piecemeal attempts to fix the runway since its lifespan ended 14 years ago had failed. But after a South African Airways plane was damaged on landing in August, other airlines either stopped flying to Nigeria's second-busiest airport or threatening to do so.
Inadequate maintenance of infrastructure has long been a problem in Nigeria, mainly because of corruption in one of Africa's largest economies.
April 3 Royal Gold Inc:
* Royal Gold provides update on its fiscal 2017 third quarter
* Royal Gold - unit RGLD Gold AG sold about 58,000 gold ounces and 322,000 silver ounces related to streaming agreements during Q3 ended March 31, 2017
* Had approximately 15,000 gold ounces and 374,000 silver ounces in inventory at March 31, 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom)
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WOOD RIVER, Neb. (AP) - The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is suing a Nebraska bank it says violated federal law by paying a woman less than it paid a man for the same work.
The lawsuit says Heritage Bank in Wood River paid Christine Schwieger and another woman, both relationship managers who sold insurance at bank branches, a salary of $30,000, plus commission, from 2010 to 2013.
The lawsuit says that in 2014, a man hired to replace the other woman, who had quit, was paid $40,000 plus commission for the same job.
The EEOC says that the bank did nothing when Schwieger complained, violating the Equal Pay Act of 1963.
A message left late Tuesday afternoon for a bank official seeking comment was not immediately returned.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Indian Acrylics Ltd
* June quarter loss 31.4 million rupees versus profit 98.5 million rupees year ago
* June quarter total income from operations 1.10 billion rupees versus 1.30 billion rupees year ago Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A seaside Long Island home used by the FBI to transmit disinformation to the Nazis is among New York places nominated to the State and National Registers of Historic Places.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Friday that 20 properties, resources and districts statewide have been recommended by the New York State Board for Historic Preservation.
Among properties is a house overlooking Long Island Sound in Wading River, on the island’s North Shore. During World War II, the FBI used the house to make radio transmissions to the German government, passing along bogus information from captured Nazi spies and gathering counterintelligence.
Another site receiving a nomination is a complex overlooking the Niagara River in Buffalo that was used for electricity transmissions between Buffalo and Niagara Falls starting in the early 20th century.
See the full list here: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-cuomo-announces-20-properties-recommended-state-and-national-registers-historic-plac-0
ROSEBURG, Ore. (AP) – A father and son in Roseburg have been arrested for allegedly shooting at a vehicle with a driver inside after the vehicle crashed in their yard.
The News-Review reports (https://goo.gl/718uCM ) 50-year-old Mike Sanderson called police Wednesday to report he and 18-year-old Dillen Sanderson had fired at a pickup truck.
Court documents say Mike Sanderson told police he was watching television when he heard an engine revving, grabbed a pistol, went outside and pointed it at the vehicle, telling the driver to shut off the engine.
Documents say when the driver began to back up, Mike Sanderson shot the vehicle’s front tire and shot at another tire as the driver fled.
Documents say Mike Sanderson then heard more gunshots and realized his son was also firing at the vehicle.
Police say the driver told officers he had fallen asleep at the wheel, causing the crash.
WASHINGTON, March 29 The U.S. Senate Banking Committee said on Wednesday it would vote next week on the nomination of Jay Clayton, President Donald Trump's choice to lead the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
After the panel votes on April 4, Clayton would still need to be confirmed by the full U.S. Senate before he could be sworn in as SEC chairman. (Reporting by Sarah N. Lynch)
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The board already had approved the measure last week on a 4-3 vote, with the same outcome in Tuesday's final version.
The resolution asks the administration to overturn a decision by the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management to deny Twin Metals access to federal mineral rights on the edge of the BWCAW southeast of Ely.
The federal ban, announced in December, also calls for a timeout for any mining exploration on about 235,000 acres of federal land around the BWCAW until an extensive ecosystem study can be completed.
In other action Tuesday, the board also took final action approving funding for various invasive species projects which had already received preliminary approval last week.
BRIDGEPORT, Neb. (AP) — The trial of a Nebraska man accused of killing a Colorado man and stuffing his body in a barrel is scheduled to begin this week.
Jury selection is scheduled to begin Tuesday in the trial of 25-year-old Zachary Mueller in Bridgeport, Nebraska. The first-degree murder trial has already been rescheduled twice.
Mueller has pleaded not guilty to killing 33-year-old Pedro Dominguez of Greeley, Colorado.
A farmer found the barrel with Dominguez’ body inside near Bayard, Nebraska, on December 4, 2014. Authorities say Dominguez had been shot in the back of the head.
A pool of 120 potential jurors has been called for the trial that is expected to last roughly a week.
More than 100 minutes into “A Most Wanted Man,” a CIA officer asks, “What are we trying to achieve here?” Viewers can be forgiven for replying, “If you don’t know,...
KABUL — An Afghan official says that a Taliban attack on a village in northern Faryab province has killed five members of the local police force.
Karim Yuresh, spokesman for the provincial police chief, says the Taliban gained control of the village, located in the Shirin Tagab district, following the surprise attack on Wednesday.
He says five insurgents were also killed and two others were wounded in the battle.
Qari Yusouf Ahamdi, a Taliban spokesman, claimed responsibility for the attack.
In neighbouring Jawzjan province, insurgents abducted about 50 local farmers in Darzab district.
Mohammad Reza Ghafori, spokesman for the provincial governor, says the tribal elders are trying to secure their release. He says the motive behind the kidnapping isn't yet clear.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House says President Donald Trump has called Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (REH'-jehp TY'-ihp UR'-doh-wahn) to congratulate him on his country's referendum expanding presidential powers.
The call comes despite concerns from international monitors and opposition parties about numerous voting irregularities. They include an electoral board decision to accept ballots that did not bear official stamps, as required by Turkish law.
The White House says Trump and Erdogan also discussed Trump's decision to bomb a Syrian regime airfield in response to a chemical weapons attack that killed dozens. Trump thanked Erdogan for supporting the action.
Critics argue the reforms in Turkey will hand extensive power to a man with an increasingly autocratic bent and leave few checks and balances in place.
Police are seeking a suspect in a Sunday evening Pomona shooting that left one man in critical condition.
Rafort Green, 38, of Compton got into an argument with 27-year-old Frederick Johnson of Los Angeles about 4:40 p.m. in the 1000 block of West Grand Avenue, according to a news release from the Pomona Police Department.
The argument allegedly escalated into a physical altercation, and police say Green pulled out a gun and shot Johnson before fleeing the scene in a gray 1998 Ford Crown Victoria, the release says.
Johnson was hospitalized, and as of early Monday morning, he was in critical but stable condition.
Police are seeking Green, and anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact the Pomona Police Department at 909-620-2085.
ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkey’s state news agency says that Turkish authorities have arrested and charged a suspected Islamic State group member with killing two Syrian journalists in Turkey in 2015.
Anadolu Agency said Monday that a Turkish court charged Muaz El Ahsin with murder for allegedly slitting the throats of Ibrahim Abdul-Qadir and Fares Hamadi. Both were journalists for the “Raqqa is being slaughtered silently” collective, a group publicizing atrocities in the Syrian city under IS rule.
Police detained Ahsin on Aug. 11 while he was trying to cross into Turkey illegally, according to Anadolu. A court later ordered him officially arrested on murder charges.
Anadolu said that Ahsin fled to Syria after the killings on Oct. 29, 2015. Anadolu said that police were still searching for other suspects.
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BOSTON (AP) – A bill under consideration in Massachusetts would place taxes on short-term rentals, including those made available through online platforms such as Airbnb.
The legislation calls for a three-tiered state tax on short-term rentals, and gives cities and towns the option of imposing further excise taxes.Renters would pay a 4 percent state tax if they stay in a home where no more than two rooms are being rented.
Short-term rentals made through a professional property manager or an investor host would be taxed at 5.7 percent and 8 percent respectively.
The bill would also create a state registry of short-term rental properties.Members of the House Ways and Means Committee were being polled on the bill Monday and it could go before the full House later this week.
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Universal just dropped the first trailer for Pacific Rim: Uprising during their New York Comic Con panel. 2013’s Pacific Rim made over $400 million and broke records in China, so it’s a bit surprising it took this long to get a sequel, but the long wait is over and Uprising opens March 23rd, 2018. Universal also released an official synopsis ahead of the trailer’s release, in case you wanted more from the plot than “robot punch stuff, robot punch stuff good.”
John Boyega (Star Wars: The Force Awakens) stars as Jake Pentecost, the son of Idris Elba’s apocalypse-cancelling character Stacker Pentecost. His co-pilot is Scott Eastwood, son of Clint. The two are aided by a 15-year-old Jaeger hacker played by Cailee Spaeny. Did we mention John Boyega’s character is a rebel who becomes a reluctant hero? Well, he is.
This week the US Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced the appointments of five members to serve on the American Lamb Board. Each member will serve on the board a three-year term effective immediately. The five appointed members include:
· David Quam, Producer, San Angelo Texas
· Elizabeth Dressler, First Handler, Parker Colorado
· Perter Camino, Feeder, Buffalo, Wyoming
· Greg Deakin, Seedstock Producers, Cuba Illinois
· Sally Scholle, Producer, Littlestown Pennsylvania
The American Lamb Board would also like to recognize three retiring board members for their outstanding contribution and commitment to the Industry and promoting American Lamb. “It has been an honor to work with three extremely dedicated and passionate lamb producers like Wes Patton, Tammy Doughty and Joanne Nissen and we thank them for their service.”
Engr. Ifedayo Akindoju, the President of the Nigeria Tennis Federation has listed the gains of the annual Governor’s Cup Lagos Tennis Championship.
The NTF President, who spoke at the press briefing to herald the commencement of this year’s competition, noted that the tournament was already exposing the Lagos to the world with the calibre and number of players who come into the country every year.
He encouraged the journalists on ground to ensure they give the tournament a wide coverage and project the country in a positive light.
“These Futures 4 and 5 are the only ones that combine both male and female players in Nigeria having done the 1, 2 and 3 early in the year.
“I encourage the media personnel to advertise this sport and let the world know that there is tennis in Nigeria.
“Report the tournament to project Nigeria in a very positive light. There are a lot of gains from this tournament; over 500 players coming here means that we are moving the world to Lagos,” he said.
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You just never know what is going to happen in the Pittsburgh Steelers locker room. And it seems like whenever we get a peek behind the curtain it is thanks to the camera on Antonio Brown’s phone. Never change, Brown. Never.
This time we get to see running back Le’Veon Bell dropping a freestyle rap after practice on Friday that’s all about him getting that money.
The towel-clad Bell with the wild hair gave us 40 seconds that was at least as entertaining as his last album. Not as entertaining as Brown’s Facebook Live video from last year but still fun.
Bell, Brown and the rest of the Steelers will be staying home this weekend and welcome the Jacksonville Jaguars to town. They are hoping to move to 4-1 on the season.
" Jake Guentzel scored a hat trick, including a goal at 13:10 of overtime, to lift the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 5-4 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday night and give them a 3-0 lead in their first-round playoff series. Bryan Rust added two goals for Pittsburgh and Marc-Andre Fleury overcame a shaky first period to make 33 saves.
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Weekend one of Coachella is done and it was a good one.
Kendrick Lamar kept it simple as he closed out the first weekend.
But it was Lady Gaga who stepped in for Beyonce that crushed it with her new song The Cure, take a listen:
Not having a stellar night was Radiohead, who encountered a serious technical difficulty when their sound system kept cutting out causing the band to leave the stage, twice.
When they finally fixed it and the band returned, they filled the crowd with oldies like “Creep” and “Paranoid Android”.
Other than Radiohead’s technical issues, the first weekend a success and no wild musical moment to report.
MOSCOW: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov met North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during a visit to Pyongyang on Thursday, Russian news agencies reported citing a delegation source.
Lavrov travelled to North Korea on Thursday and was due to hold talks with counterpart Ri Yong Ho about the situation on the Korean peninsula.
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Lavrov's trip is taking place ahead of a possible summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and the North Korean leader next month.
(Reporting by Polina Ivanova; Writing by Tom Balmforth; Editing by Toby Chopra)
A man was reportedly "bundled" into a car by a gang of people at the University of Northampton's Park Campus.
The victim had been walking to buy a can of cola from the campus shop near Simon Senlis Hall when the incident happened, sometime between 12.30am and 2am last Thursday (April 13).
The first male offender was black, 6ft, with a stocky build and aged in his late teens or early 20s. He was wearing a dark green Superdry jacket with the hood up.
The second was mixed race, 6ft 2in, skinny and aged in his late teens or early 20s. He was wearing a light green Armani jacker and a balaclava.
The third offender was white, 5ft 6in, with an average build. He was aged in his late teens or early 20s and he had Afro-style hair and was wearing a grey tracksuit and black hoody.
The victim has since been located.
Anyone with information about the incident should call Northamptonshire Police on 101 or Crimestoppers, in confidence, on 0800 555111
MANILA May 3 Philippine lawmakers on Wednesday rejected the appointment of Regina Lopez as environment minister, 10 months into her term in office, confirming an earlier Reuters report.
The Commission on Appointments moved to reject the appointment made by President Rodrigo Duterte who has largely supported Lopez's mining crackdown. Lopez was the second member of Duterte's cabinet dismissed by Congress.
Congressman Ronaldo Zamora earlier told Reuters about the outcome of the vote, which removed Lopez.
Lopez angered the mining sector after ordering in February the closure of more than half the country's mines and the cancellation of dozens of contracts for undeveloped mines to protect water resources. Last week, she banned open-pit mining.
Cabinet ministers in the Philippines undergo a confirmation hearing, often long after they begin work. (Reporting by Manolo Serapio Jr.; Editing by Richard Pullin)
Tom Herman talks to quarterback Sam Ehlinger during a Texas football game against San Jose State. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File) Eric Gay AP
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BRUSSELS About 10,800 migrants reached Italy through the Mediterranean in March, up by almost a fifth from February and bringing the total to more than 24,000 people so far this year, the European Union's border guard agency Frontex said on Wednesday.
Italy is the main gateway to Europe for migrants from Africa after an EU deal with Turkey last year shut another Mediterranean route that had mostly been used by refugees from the Middle East.
The bloc has taken in some 1.6 million refugees and migrants in 2014-16 and has struggled to deal with the influx.
Frontex said that, at 24,250 people, the arrivals in Italy so far this year are almost a third higher than in the same period of 2016.
Since the route leading from the Turkish shores to EU state Greece has been closed, however, the overall arrivals in the bloc in the first quarter of the year have been about two-thirds lower that a year ago and stood at some 32,650 people.
(Writing by Gabriela Baczynska)
KENNEBUNKPORT, Maine (AP) -
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Former President George H.W. Bush at a football game in Texas in November 2017. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
A spokesman says former President George H.W. Bush is in “good spirits” at a Maine hospital but will need several more days of treatment.
The 93-year-old was taken to a hospital on Sunday when he experienced low blood pressure and fatigue hours after attending a pancake breakfast at the American Legion post in Kennebunkport.
His spokesman said in a tweet Wednesday that Bush is talkative and in good spirits but that the treatments to address his blood pressure “are expected to take several more days.”
The nation’s 41st president arrived in Maine on May 20 after being treated for a blood infection. He’s without his wife of 73 years, Barbara Bush, who died in April in Houston.
April 6 Jb Hi-fi Ltd
* Michael Ford has resigned from his position as CEO of The Good Guys
* Terry Smart will rejoin group as CEO of Good Guys on 18 April 2017
* Terry is former CEO of JB Hi-Fi having held that position from May 2010 to june 2014 following 10 years as chief operating officer
* For JB Hi-Fi business comparable sales growth for March quarter was 8.2 pct and total sales growth was 10.8 pct
* JB Hi-Fi reaffirms guidance given on 13 February 2017 that in FY17 company expects total group sales to be circa $5.58 billion
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BRAMPTON, Ont. -- Four people are in hospital after being stabbed Tuesday night aboard a transit bus in Brampton, Ont.
Peel Region police say the victims were stabbed just after 9:15 p.m. in the area of Queen Street and McVean Drive.
One victim was taken to a trauma centre and the other three were brought to a local hospital. Police say none of the injuries are life-threatening.
A female suspect was arrested at the scene.
Police have not released any names or ages, nor have they indicted what may have triggered the stabbings.
Police want to speak with anyone who was on the bus at the time and have not yet spoken to investigators at the scene.
Stephen Fry was hosting the awards for the 12th time. He kept proceedings light and frothy, and called none of his friends a bag lady, avoiding last year’s row which ended in him quitting Twitter after insulting costume designer Jenny Beavan. His one reference to Trump was saying only “a blithering idiot” would not think Meryl Streep was one of the greatest female actors of all time.
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Koko Pee D’lyrical Engr returns with Mind blowing visuals for his Smash hit single “Traditional“, which takes us back to the roots.
The Video shows the diverse cultural Heritage of Nigeria and it’s reflect the “unity of our diversity” , this very vibrant and thrilling visuals was Filmed by Umanu Elijah for Wet films.
In a time when the people need a reason to believe in Nigeria, Koko Pee has given us a new Party Anthem for all Nigerians
This is the new National Anthem ???? Enjoy it!!
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Join host Tom Hanks for a celebration of filmmaker Ken Burns. Explore the depth and breadth of Burns’s work, with a special emphasis on THE WAR, his award-winning, 15-hour documentary series about World War II. Airs Tuesday, June 5 at 8:30 p.m.
ISLAMABAD, Aug 14 (APP): In order to mark the 70th Independence Day of
Pakistan, the tech giant, Google has changed its logo to a doodle with animated Pakistani
flag.
Google has been dedicating doodles to mark Pakistan’s independence
day over the past few years now, which attracts praise from Pakistanis online.
The Google also celebrated birthdays of late musician Nusrat Fateh Ali
Khan and social worker Abdul Sattar Edhi.
Google changes its logo on homepage to mark prominent holidays and
celebrate notable personalities across the world. Google calls the changed logos as
“doodles”.
Dec 19, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns reacts after getting a foul called on him in the second half against the Phoenix Suns at Target Center. The Timberwolves won 115-108.
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Watch a women get her hand stuck in a toilet.
A woman in Texas recently moved into a new place and didn’t have a plunger yet. So when her toilet got clogged last week she tried to unclog it by just reaching her HAND in there. And it got STUCK, so she had to call the fire department.
Simone Holtznagel (Australia’s Next Top Model) has teamed up with Bras N Things to celebrate their new Playboy range for 2017.
The new collection is available from today with pieces starting from $29.99, with sizes 10-14 and cups between A-E.
When asked about her involvement, Simone Holtznagel said –
“I love that there is always padding in the Bras N Things Playboy product. Once sizes go above a D, most lingerie labels tend to remove the padding, but I always love that extra lift in addition to the beautiful hardware detailing.”
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The new Bras N Things Playboy collection is available in stores nationally and online at www.brasnthings.com
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Impact of global trade war on Nigeria Stock Exchange
Emerging Markets around the world have been ruffled by the burgeoning global trade war. But, to what extent is this key driver of the sideways trading we've seen in Nigeria's equities market in recent times? To answer this CNBC Africa is joined by Duncan Wales, Group CEO of Exotix Capital.
Indian cricket team skipper Virat Kohli on Thursday won the toss and elected to bowl against Bangladesh in the second semi-final match of the Champions Trophy 2017.
Arch-rival Pakistan has already booked berth for itself in the final tie of the tournament after beating England by eight wickets in the first semi-final on Wednesday.
ALSO READ: Champions Trophy 2017: Watch out India! Bangladesh is no pushover India and Bangladesh have fought some of the most fierce battles in ICC events in the recent past, with India coming victorious on the past two occasions.
Both India and Bangladesh have lost one match each in the tournament so far -- India lost its match against Sri Lanka, while Bangladesh was beaten by England.
First, the 2015 World Cup quarterfinals in Melbourne was a lopsided affair that India won by a mammoth 109 runs. But the second, in the 2016 T20 World Cup, was indeed a close contest, which Bangla Tigers lost to Indians by a single run.
“First women in history to be ELECTED mayor of an Arab Capital, and that changes everything, especially the power of such a success,” activist Amira Yahyaoui tweeted.
Twitter user Mohamed Ali Azaiez also congratulated Abderrahim, writing: “A historic day for Tunisia ― the first Arab country to enshrine women’s rights into law ― especially for Tunisian women. A new era for our democracy and huge challenges to serve our nation. Congratulations to Souad Abderrahim and to all Tunisians!”
There's no mention of a game lineup, and Atari noted that its "objective" is to announce the pre-order date sometime in April. It could be well into the spring before you can even put money down on a VCS, let alone hook one up to your TV. We're still holding out some hope for the VCS, especially since it won't be limited to playing vintage games, but the proof will be in the pudding -- Atari needs to show a working device and playable titles for this to be more than another nostalgia cash-in.
OKEECHOBEE, Fla. - After a four year hiatus, The Original Okeechobee Mud Fest returned this weekend. Promoters say it's a weekend that celebrates camping, music, trucks, 4-wheelers, ATV Ridin', mudding, and the outdoor lifestyle.
As you can tell from the video in the player above that everyone appeared to be enjoying themselves. Thousands of attendees took their amped up vehicles out Florida's world famous and largest 44-acre mud hole. Even if you don't want to go inside there is plenty of street side viewing (I didn't go inside because I injured my foot yesterday and mud and crutches don't mix). The event continues through tomorrow evening.
Roger Ver, a prominent bitcoin investor, referred to in industry circles sometimes as “Bitcoin Jesus” on Monday said investors piling in to the No.1 virtual currency may be missing the boat on a better cryto-asset: bitcoin cash.
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ANNISTON, Ala. (WIAT) — A factory in Anniston has been evacuated after suffering two partial roof collapses, according to Bill Partridge with Oxford Police.
The Honeywell Factory located at 1 Cliff Garrett Drive in Anniston suffered the collapses earlier today, and at this time there are no injuries reported.
Partridge is expected to provide more information shortly, and CBS42 News will bring you the information as it becomes available.
India asks WhatsApp to prevent misuse after mob killings
NEW DELHI (AP) — India's government has asked WhatsApp to take immediate action to prevent the social media site from being misused to spread rumors and irresponsible statements like those blamed for recent deadly mob attacks.
At least 20 people have been killed in mostly rural villages in many Indian states by attacking mobs that were inflamed by social media. Victims were innocent people accused in the viral messages of belonging to gangs trying to abduct children.
India's ministry of electronics and information technology said in a statement late Tuesday the lynchings were tied to "irresponsible and explosive messages" circulated on WhatsApp. It wasn't specific on preventative measures it expected.
The social messaging platform owned by Facebook said in a blog it would institute awards for research on "spread of misinformation" on its platform.
Dec 10 (Gracenote) - Line-ups for the first One Day International between India and Sri Lanka on Sunday in Dharamsala, India Sri Lanka won toss and decided to bowl India: Shikhar Dhawan, Rohit Sharma (capt), Shreyas Iyer, Manish Pandey, Dinesh Karthik, MS Dhoni, Hardik Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Yuzvendra Chahal Sri Lanka: Upul Tharanga, Danushka Gunathilaka, Lahiru Thirimanne, Angelo Mathews, Asela Gunaratne, Niroshan Dickwella, Thisara Perera (capt), Sachith Pathirana, Suranga Lakmal, Akila Dananjaya, Nuwan Pradeep Referees: Anil Chaudhary (Umpire), Simon Fry (Umpire), Paul Reiffel (TV umpire), Jeff Crowe (Match referee)
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27-year-old man dies in shooting at Wichita bar
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Wichita police are investigating a fatal shooting at a bar.
Police say a 27-year-old man was shot to death around 2 a.m. Sunday at Dueces Bar. The victim's name has not been released. Police say he was shot multiple times.
Witnesses told police that the shooting happened after a disturbance involving several people.
No arrests have been made.
(WTNH)–Boxer Floyd Mayweather said in an Instagram post on Wednesday that the much-anticipated fight between him and UFC star Conor McGregor will happen on August 26 in Las Vegas.
“It’s official!” Mayweather wrote in the caption. McGregor responded by tweeting: “FIGHT IS ON,” with a picture of himself and, for some reason, Mayweather’s father, Floyd Sr.
THE FIGHT IS ON. pic.twitter.com/KhW0u3jRft — Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) June 14, 2017
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The fight will reportedly be televised on ShowTime Pay Per View. No word on how much it will cost as of yet.
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A national study says confusing and unnecessary best-before labels are a major cause of food waste in Canada.
The National Zero Waste Council says consumers are confused about what best-before labels actually mean.
It says most dates that appear on products refer only to peak quality and have little to do with whether the food is healthy to eat.
Research has found that almost 400 kilograms of food per person are lost or wasted in Canada every year -- one of the highest totals in the world.
The council says consumers are responsible for almost half that waste.
A brewery has invited beer lovers to create their dream pint - by asking them to submit the most bizarre flavours they can think of.
The competition has been launched in the UK after enjoying success in Sweden where a Bourbon Barrel-Aged Jalapeño Imperial Stout was crowned as the top beer idea.
Other flavours put forward included raspberries and maple syrup.
Edinburgh based Innis & Gunn is searching for a beer lover with creative flair to collaborate on their next ‘Imagine & Gunn’ limited edition barrel aged beer.
People will be able to share their flavour ideas to Innis & Gunn at www.innisandgunn.com until midnight on Friday, November 17.
A shortlist will be put to a public vote to determine the winning brew, which will be announced in December.
The first day of spring is Tuesday, March 20!Dairy Queen is holding its annual free cone day to celebrate at participating stores nationwide. Each customer gets a free small cone of vanilla ice cream.Dairy Queen is also accepting donations on behalf of the Children's Miracle Network hospitals. For more than 30 years the company has raised more than $130 million for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals in local communities.Rita's Italian Ice is also celebrating spring by giving away free Italian ice. The offer is good between noon and 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Last year, the company gave away almost 1 million cups of Italian Ice in nine hours.
JACKSON, N.Y. — Authorities in New York are searching for a bull that escaped a livestock auction show.
WTEN-TV reports that the bull’s owner was unloading the animal from a trailer outside a livestock barn in Cambridge when it sprinted away Tuesday night. Police say the bull was almost hit by a car in the street.
Cambridge police and New York State Police are currently searching for the animal.
Authorities are warning people to stay away from the bull because it’s agitated.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Amgen Inc said on Monday new data from a late-stage trial testing Kyprolis in combination with two other drugs showed improved overall survival rate in patients with blood cancer.
The company said it had filed for marketing approval with the U.S. regulator based on the results of the trial, requesting to update the Kyprolis label to include the new overall survival data.
Kyprolis is approved for multiple myeloma that has progressed after treatment with other medicines. (Reporting by Tamara Mathias in Bengaluru)
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CARTHAGE, Texas (KSHV/KXAN) — A middle school football player in East Texas who collapsed during a game Thursday night suffers from an enlarged heart, according to school officials.
KSHV reports the 7th grader from Carthage Middle School was playing against Henderson Middle School when he collapsed during halftime, while both teams were in the end zones for their halftime team meetings.
CPR was performed on the child and once he was stabilized, a medical helicopter took him to a hospital.
The game was canceled for the rest of the night.
In Texas, the Championship Hearts Foundation provides free heart screenings for teenaged (14-18 years old) athletes, marching band, cheer and drill teams. The group’s purpose is to prevent deaths from Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM). HCM is the leading cause of sudden cardiac death in young people.
The group usually conducts several Austin-area tests every year. For future dates, check here.
In this Tuesday, July 3, 2018 photo, released by the Pakistani Inter Services Public Relation Department, U.S. deputy assistant secretary of state, Alice Wells, meets with Pakistani army chief Gen. Qamar Javed Bajwa to discuss how to ensure peace in Afghanistan following a recent cease-fire between the Taliban and Kabul, in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. Pakistan is believed to have played a role in ensuring the first truce in Afghanistan's brutal 17-year war when Kabul and insurgents separately but peacefully celebrated the Muslim feast of Eid al-Fitr. However, violence has later resumed. (Inter Services Public Relation Department, via AP)
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LISBON, July 4 (Reuters) - Britain’s Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal by Goldman Sachs against Portugal’s Novo Banco over a $835 million loan to bankrupt Banco Espirito Santo (BES), the court said on Wednesday.
The loan was extended to BES in 2014, shortly before the bank went bankrupt under the weight of the debts of its founding family, and Goldman has sought compensation from Novo Banco, which took over the healthy operations of BES.
Britain’s Supreme Court said it unanimously rejected the appeal, even though the original loan agreement was governed by English law.
TOKYO, 6 OCTOBER, ARMENPRESS. Asian main indexes values for 6 October:
“Armenpress” reports the value of Japanese NIKKEI is up by 0.30% to 20690.71 points, Japanese TOPIX is up by 0.28% to 1687.16 points. Chinese Shanghai Composite stood at 3348.94 points, and HANG SENG is up by 0.28% to 28458.04 points.
TOKYO, March 30 Toshiba Corp's shareholders on Thursday approved a proposal to split off the Japanese company's NAND flash memory unit, paving the way for the sale of most of its prized business.
In the wake of mounting losses at its U.S. nuclear arm Westinghouse, Toshiba plans to sell a majority stake or even all of the chip unit.
Toshiba has said it expects the business to be valued at at least $18 billion.
($1 = 111.2100 yen) (Reporting by Makiko Yamazaki; Writing by Tim Kelly; Editing by Edwina Gibbs)
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ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the New York Lottery's "Win 4 Evening" game were:
5-1-3-0, Lucky Sum: 9
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What NFF told Rohr during Tuesday’s meeting after South Africa defeat
Chairman of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) technical committee, Chris Green, has revealed that Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr, will face strict scrutiny over the invitation of players, following a 2-0 defeat to South Africa in a 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier last Saturday. The German tactician was summoned by the technical committee to […]
What NFF told Rohr during Tuesday’s meeting after South Africa defeat
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.@RoryKarpf showed me my dads .@RicFlairNatrBoy .@30for30 before it airs Nov. 7th! The world will finally understand my dads first LOVE. 👏🏻 — Charlotte Flair (@MsCharlotteWWE) October 5, 2017
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- Below is new WWE 2K18 gameplay video featuring Kane vs. Kane:- WWE Hall of Famer Jerry Lawler will be facing former WCW star Buff Bagwell at the free "Downtown Meltdown" wrestling show in Memphis, Tennessee on Thursday, October 19th at 7pm. The event takes place on Beale Street at Handy Park.- Charlotte Flair tweeted the following after watching a sneak peek at the ESPN 30 For 30 special on her father, WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair, that premieres on Tuesday, November 7th. For those who missed it, you can see the trailer below:Follow Marc on Twitter at @this_is_marc . Send any news, tips or corrections to us by clicking here
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Cellectar Biosciences Inc-
* Cellectar Biosciences reports second quarter 2017 financial and corporate performance
* Q2 loss per share $0.23
* Cellectar Biosciences Inc - ‍estimates that available cash and cash equivalents will fund its planned operations into Q2 of 2018​
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FARGO, N.D. — The nominees of the DJ Colter – Ken Kraft high school play of the week are both some solid defensive plays.
First up from West Fargo boys basketball, the Packers strip the ball from the Deacons. Joe Pistorius snags it, goes between the legs and finishes on the other end for the bucket and the foul.
Is it better than West Fargo United’s goaltender, Brooklyn Myrvik? The initial shot doesn’t get through then a Bismarck player tries the wrap around while sitting on Myrvik and she makes the stop.
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Mumbai: Actor Barun Sobti, who has a chocolate boy image, will be seen sporting a rugged and messy look in “Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon”. His wife Pashmeen loves the avatar.
“Pashmeen loves the unshaved appearance. My previous roles always required a simple look and I couldn’t experiment much. With this show, I’ve finally been able to get this look, and it’s interesting. The response from the audience too has been fabulous,” Barun, who will play Advay Singh Raizada – an ambitious anti-hero, said in a statement.
The Star Plus show will see him romancing actress Shivani Tomar, who will be seen as Chandni.
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – The Montgomery County Coroner’s Office released the cause of death after a 7-month-old was found dead in a bathtub.
Officers arrived at the apartment in the 2700 block of Wentworth Avenue in Dayton Tuesday, December 5 when they found 7-month-old Ja’Coreyaa Nichols in a bathtub.
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The coroner released the cause of death which ruled the 7-month-old’s death as an accidental drowning.
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Much as I respect the fine folks who are putting on the Dr. Joanne Conaway show, these funny things called “feelings” get in the way of my listening. Even though they feel they are doing right, I can’t help feeling that Joyce’s legacy has been tossed in the dumpster.
I can’t bring myself to listen to the Conaway show, as a result. (Please note, Ted and sponsors.)
EL PASO, Texas (AP) - West Texas police have added new charges against the mother of a 4-year-old boy found in February in an abandoned warehouse in Mexico.
Ruby Esmeralda Gonzalez already had been charged with child abandonment and endangerment. Now, police have added charges of intentional injury to a child and filing a false report against the 25-year-old El Paso woman.
Gonzalez initially reported her son had been kidnapped. Investigators now believe Gonzalez took the boy, identified as American, to Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, on Feb. 22. They say she left him at an old warehouse and then she returned home. Mexican officials who found the boy say he speaks and understands English.
Online records don't list an attorney for Gonzalez, whose bond amounts total $120,000.
The child remains in Mexican social services custody.
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After suffering what was originally reported as “continuing discomfort in his left ankle,” Cavaliers guard Derrick Rose revealed that he has a bone spur.
Rose, who rejoined the Cavs on Monday, acknowledged that a procedure may be necessary “if his rehab does not take.” From ESPN’s Dave McMenamin:
"I'm just trying to take it one day at a time."@drose updates us on his status in Indiana: https://t.co/UfCtiVFUnP pic.twitter.com/wn95cucY46 — Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) December 8, 2017
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PARIS (Reuters) - Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy was in police custody on Tuesday morning, where he was to be questioned as part of an investigation into suspected irregularities over his election campaign financing, an official in the French judiciary said.
Soccer Football - Coupe de France - Paris St Germain vs Guingamp - Parc des Princes, Paris, France - January 24, 2018 Former President of France Nicolas Sarkozy in the stands REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes/Files
The probe related to alleged Libyan funding for Sarkozy’s 2007 campaign, Le Monde newspaper reported. A lawyer for Sarkozy could not be reached immediately for comment.
TOKYO — Delta Air Lines flight 608 from Narita to Guam on Dec. 5 turned around to Narita due to a crack in the cockpit window after around an hour and a half in the air.
“Cabin pressure was kept normal and no emergency was declared,” according to a statement from the airline. The flight, which had initially departed Narita around 10:10 a.m., landed back in Narita at 1:44 p.m. Japan time. All seven crew members and 106 passengers onboard the Boeing 757-200 . . .
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Aiken Parks and Recreation is preparing for their annual Trunk or Treat event.
It’s scheduled for Saturday, October 28th, 2017. It’ll be at Citizens Park Fields 1-5 from 4pm-7pm.
There will be music, a costume parade, carnival games, and food. Children 12 & under, accompanied by an adult, will be able to participate in trick or treating from decorated trunks. Immediately following that fun Hotel Transylvania 2 will be shown on the big screen on Field 2. Gates open for that 6:30 and it’ll start at 7pm. Guest are encouraged to bring a blanket and lawn chairs.
Kids 12 and under are just $1 to get in. No pets allowed.
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Batman. He’s vengeance, the night, the law, and headliner of an excellent toy commercial in theaters now. Beloved by happy kids and brooding adults alike, Batman is the dark shining star of the DC universe, even if Ben Affleck doesn’t know quite what to do with him. Batman has some of the best supporting characters in fiction, from allies like Robin and Batgirl to villains like the Joker and Catwoman and Superman. All of those characters of course have Funko Pop figures. However, there are enough different Funko Pops for Batman himself to fill out an entire list.
So here are, quite literally, the best Batman Funko Pops!
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP)  The man charged in a shooting that killed one person and wounded six others at a Tennessee church has a court date.
On Friday, 25-year-old Emanuel Kidega Samson has a hearing scheduled in front of a Davidson County general sessions judge.
Samson is charged with the fatal shooting of one woman and additional charges are expected after the rampage at Burnette Chapel Church of Christ in Nashville. He's being held without bond.
An arrest affidavit says Samson waived his rights and told police he arrived at Burnette armed and fired upon the building late last month.
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Police haven't determined a motive. Law enforcement officials told The Associated Press that a note in Samson's car referenced retaliation for a white supremacist's 2015 massacre at a black church in Charleston, South Carolina.
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — A 37-year-old Kansas City, Kansas, man fell about 90 feet to his death after he was thrown from his motorcycle and went over a bridge rail.
The Kansas Highway Patrol says Casey Bezdek died in the crash Sunday afternoon near an exit on Interstate 70 in Kansas City, Kansas.
The patrol says Bezdek was headed west on Interstate 70 when the rear tire of his 2014 Harley Davidson started to drift. He lost control and hit a concrete bridge rail, throwing him from the motorcycle and over the rail. l.
Bezdeck was wearing a helmet and eye protection.
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Oct 6 (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Nate is strengthening over the northwestern Caribbean sea and hurricane and storm surge warnings have been issued for the northern Gulf Coast, the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) said on Friday.
The storm is located about 165 miles (260 km) north-northeast of Isla Guanaja, Honduras with maximum sustained winds of 50 miles per hour (85 km/h), the Miami-based NHC said.
Nate will move into the southern Gulf of Mexico Friday night and move near or over the northern Gulf coast Saturday night or Sunday, the NHC said adding Nate is expected to become hurricane by the time it reaches the northern Gulf of Mexico. (Reporting by Karen Rodrigues and Vijaykumar Vedala in Bengaluru)
ARLINGTON, Va. — The Washington Capitals have acquired forward Tyler Graovac from the Minnesota Wild for a 2018 fifth-round pick.
TRADE: #Caps have acquired center @TyGraovac from the Wild in exchange for a fifth-round pick in the 2018 NHL Draft. https://t.co/vZkSTJROnv pic.twitter.com/pOwCjLJAk9 — Washington Capitals (@Capitals) June 14, 2017
Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan announced the trade Wednesday night. The deal gives Washington a second forward under contract for next season to satisfy the minimum exposure requirements for the upcoming Vegas Golden Knights expansion draft.
Because they have Graovac, the Capitals can protect centre Lars Eller.
Graovac has one year left on his contract at a salary-cap hit of $625,000. He played 52 games for Minnesota last season, scoring two goals and adding two assists.
In addition to helping with the expansion draft, the 24-year-old could be a fit on cap-strapped Washington's roster next season.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio law requiring that patients be informed of costs before receiving non-emergency medical treatment has been delayed from taking effect amid a pending lawsuit.
The Dayton Daily News reports (http://bit.ly/2iIrGHn ) a Williams County judge recently issued a 30-day restraining order and scheduled a hearing for Jan. 20.
Patients would have to receive written estimates on how much their insurer would be charged for each procedure, test or service. They would also be required to know how much their insurers would cover.
Associations representing hospitals, doctors and other health care providers are among those joining the suit. Health care industry opponents of the law say it adds bureaucracy and could delay patient care.
The office of Gov. John Kasich (KAY’-sik) says it doesn’t discuss pending litigation.
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WEST HARTFORD, Conn. — J.R. Lynch had 21 points and six rebounds, Travis Weatherington made four 3-pointers and scored 18 points, and Hartford beat Sacred Heart 86-72 on Monday night.
Sacred Heart pulled within 10 points with 1:46 remaining in the game but Weatherington made two 3-pointers 33 seconds apart to extend Hartford's lead to 84-68.
Jason Dunne added three 3-pointers and 17 points for Hartford (5-6). John Carroll had 12 points and Hassan Attia seven blocks.
Hartford led 34-33 at halftime and scored 11 of the first 15 points of the second half to push its advantage to eight points. Dunne had 11 points in the half and Carroll added 10.
MANHEIM, Pa. (AP)  Pennsylvania Lottery officials say the winning Powerball ticket worth almost $457 million was sold at a convenience store in Lancaster County.
Officials said the ticket was sold at Speedway in Manheim. The store earns a $100,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket. It was the only winner of the huge March 17 jackpot, the eighth largest ever.
The ticket matched all of the winning numbers: 22-57-59-60-66 and Powerball 7.
Powerball is played in 44 states plus Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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The largest jackpot in Powerball history was $1.6 billion. Three winning tickets were sold in that Jan. 13, 2016, drawing.
LEXINGTON, Ky Lexington Police have released the name of the police officer involved in the shooting that happened on Tuesday. Officer Joseph A. Baker, 25, of Lexington, has worked for the Lexington Police Department for 3 years and is a graduate of the Lexington Police Training Academy.
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Even though the Brazilian is no longer with the Catalan club, Neymar continues to follow Barcelona's affairs. The club’s latest signing, Paulinho has just arrived for 40 million EUR, and Neymar has extended his greetings to his Selecao teammate on Instagram: "Brother, all the fortunes of the world for you ... I hope you are as happy as I was." The message comes with no hidden agendas or messages, just a simple good luck to a teammate and friend.
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I NEED MY TANNING PILLS: How a small molecule can induce UV-free tanning. “Dr. Fisher and his team tested the molecules in a laboratory culture of human skin and discovered that the more molecules they applied, the more the skin darkened. The artificially induced tan lasted for several days.”
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Kolao Holdings :
* Says it plans to pay annual cash dividend as 120 won/share to shareholders of record on Dec. 31
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ISTANBUL—The Daesh group on Monday claimed responsibility for the New Year’s attack at a popular Istanbul nightclub that killed 39 people, including one Canadian, and wounded scores of others.
The Daesh-linked Aamaq News Agency said the attack was carried by a “heroic soldier of the caliphate who attacked the most famous nightclub where Christians were celebrating their pagan feast.”
It said the man opened fire from an automatic rifle in “revenge for God’s religion and in response to the orders” of Daesh leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.
The group described Turkey as “the servant of the cross.”
Earlier, Turkish media reports had said that Turkish authorities believed the Daesh group was behind the attack and that the gunman, who is still at large, comes from a Central Asian nation and is likely to be either from Uzbekistan or Kyrgyzstan.
The Daniel Webster Council, Boy Scouts of America will be honoring two local hospital administrators with the 2017 Tri-City Area Good Scout Award, according to a press release. A reception will be held on Wednesday, April 26, at the Strafford Room at Frisbie Memorial Hospital in Rochester at 5:30 p.m. The reception is being chaired this year by T. J. Jean, executive director of the Gafney Home in Rochester.
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More favorable weather helps Minnesota farmers make progress
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Another week of favorable weather has helped Minnesota farmers make good planting progress.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture says in its weekly crop progress and condition report for Minnesota that above-average temperatures last week aided crop development, while scattered showers had little impact on planting and hay-cutting. There were 5.5 days suitable for fieldwork.
Minnesota's spring wheat is 93 percent planted, which is two days ahead of the five-year average. Corn is 93 percent planted, which is one day ahead of average. Soybeans are 80 percent planted, four days ahead of average.
Sixty-eight percent of the state's spring wheat crop has emerged, as has 66 percent of the corn crop and 29 percent of the soybean crop.
Topsoil moisture supplies are rated 76 percent adequate and 7 percent surplus.
I’m more alive than ever, says Neymar after scoring debut
Neymar wasted no time in making an impact on the field for Paris Saint-Germain, scoring on his debut in a 3-0 win at Guingamp and declaring he felt “more alive than ever”. The Brazilian world record signing was handed a start by coach Unai Emery for the game in Brittany, two days after international clearance […] Read Full Story
Frances "Fanny" Trollope, mother of the Victorian novelist Anthony Trollope, may be best known today for her book, Domestic Manners of the Americans, first published in 1832.
The book provides an account of her travels here, along with her observations on our life and culture. She spent some time in Cincinnati, and her opinion of the city and its residents was less than flattering.
Joining us for a look at Fanny Trollope and her thoughts on America and Cincinnati are Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County Reference Librarian Jim Mainger; and Casey Coston, vice president of Urban Expansion and a Soapbox Media contributor. Casey Coston recently wrote about Fanny Trollope's time in Cincinnati for Soapbox Media.
To read Casey Coston's Soapbox Media feature, Fanny Trollope and the domestic manners of Cincinnatians, click here.
Alfa Romeo Chief Technical Officer Roberto Fedeli has told Autocar that they need the 4C to be their “halo car.”
During the launch event for the Stelvio Quadrifoglio, Fedeli confirmed that next year we will see a refreshed version of the 4C but do not expect it to come with a desirable manual transmission.
No future high-performance models from Alfa, Maserati, or even Ferrari will be getting clutch pedals anytime soon, a decision reportedly made after Ferrari spent 10 million euros developing a manual gearbox for the California a few years back only to see exactly two customers choose the option over an automatic.
At this stage it is not known exactly as to what the refresh will be but a softer more forgiving ride will be a fantastic update.
Chelsea have reportedly agreed a fee with Juventus to sign centre-forward Gonzalo Higuain.
This is turning out to be a busy day for the Blues. It was earlier reported by the Italian press that Chelsea had reached an agreement worth €65M plus €8M bonuses for the transfer of AS Roma goalkeeper Alisson Becker.
The Blues now appear set to splash the cash on another player. That is, if you believe reports coming out of Italy.
According to Sport Mediaset , Chelsea have agreed a fee with Juventus for Gonzalo Higuain. It's claimed that we will part with £53M in order to sign the Argentine, who formerly worked alongside Maurizio Sarri at Napoli.
The report claims that as soon as Sarri gets through the door at Cobham, the deal to sign Higuain will be completed. He appears to be the perfect player to replace the goal-scoring exploits of Diego Costa, which we lost last summer.
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PETERBOROUGH--The Peterborough Petes handed the Flint Firebirds their first loss of the season with a 3-1 win on Thursday (Oct. 5) at the Memorial Centre.
For the fifth straight game, the Petes opened scored the game’s scoring, this time at the hands of captain and Peterborough native Logan DeNoble.
It took veteran forward Adam Timleck just 30 seconds to get on the board in the second frame to double the Petes’ lead.
In the final frame, Florida Panthers prospect Jonathan Ang added the insurance marker and his fourth goal of the season on a shorthanded unassisted play.
SACRAMENTO COUNTY (CBS13) – One student was stabbed on the campus of Sheldon High in Sacramento County on Monday afternoon.
The stabbing, which was confirmed to CBS13 through a Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department spokesperson, happened during a fight between students, according to a recorded message sent out by school officials.
The school was placed on lockdown as authorities processed the scene, and it’s expected to remain under lockdown until the final bell, which, according to the school’s website is 3:07 p.m.
Sheldon high is located at 8333 Kingsbridge Drive in Sacramento.
It’s unknown how badly the student was injured.
No further details have been released.
The top U.S. military officer is warning during a trip to Seoul that the United States is ready to use the "full range" of its military capabilities to defend itself and its allies from North Korea.
A spokesman says Marine Corps Gen. Joseph Dunford also told his South Korean counterparts Monday that the North's missiles and nukes threaten the world.
Dunford, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is also meeting with South Korean President Moon Jae-in. He will then travel to Japan and China.
The trip follows a week in which President Donald Trump waged a war of words with North Korea, declaring the U.S. military "locked and loaded."
North Korea, meanwhile, has threatened to lob four intermediate-range missiles into the waters near the U.S. territory of Guam.
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German electronics retail company Media Markt is interested in purchasing its Turkish market rival Teknosa, a report said Friday.
Media Markt already started talks on the acquisition with Sabancı Holding, which owns Teknosa, sources told Bloomberg International.
The report made no mention of a possible price.
A high-ranking Media Markt official, however, told Hürriyet daily that at the current stage there were no negotiations on buying between the companies.
Media Markt has 59 retail stores across Turkey, having first entered the Turkish market in 2007, while Teknosa boasts some 201 stores across the country.
First responders rush to save a homeless man who was crushed inside a garbage truck and a mother and son who were caught in a crashed elevator.
by 7th and 8th grade language arts classes GARDNER — Gardner School is unique in many ways, one of which is their on campus flower gardens and greenhouse. Ms. Johnnye Mullen is beginning her third year as the “Volunteer-in-Charge” of overseeing the gardens and greenhouse at the school. She says that her goals are: Raise
People attend a protest against a festival ''Mirdita-Dobar Dan'' organized by liberal groups from Serbia and Kosovo in Belgrade, Serbia, Wednesday, May 30, 2018. Serbian police have prevented dozens of far-right supporters from disrupting an event designed to boost reconciliation with the former province of Kosovo whose declaration of independence Belgrade does not recognize. Darko Vojinovic AP Photo
In a recent article published by Elle, designer Michael Kors talks about his big break, his first job, and what he's currently working on.
When asked about his backup plan, however, he said "Broadway! I can't sing or dance, so I would do something more behind the scenes, like producing."
So we won't be seeing him on stage any time soon, but maybe if we're lucky he'll be producing the next hit show!
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April 6 Global demand for air travel rose 4.8 percent in February, continuing the strong start from January and driven by lower fares and improving economies, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) said on Thursday.
IATA said it estimates fares have fallen by more than 10 percent in real terms over the last year, and added that uncertainty over U.S. travel restrictions was not having a major impact.
"Although we remain concerned over the impact of any travel restrictions or closing of borders, we have not seen the attempted U.S. ban on travel from six countries translate into an identifiable traffic trend", IATA Director General Alexandre de Juniac said in a statement.
Overall, capacity in February increased 2.7 percent, leading to the load factor - a measure of how full planes are - rising 1.6 percentage points to 79.5 percent. IATA said that was the highest ever level recorded for February.
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ANKARA (dpa-AFX) - Turkey's manufacturing activity continued to contract in December, survey data from Istanbul Chamber of Industry and IHS Markit showed Monday.
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Output and new orders indices remained below 50.0. Nonetheless, employment in the goods-producing sector continued to rise in December.
The depreciation of the lira continued to exert upward pressure on manufacturing input prices. Thus, output prices charged by manufacturers also rose at a higher rate.
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MUMBAI IS likely to receive light rain from Sunday with a possibility of thunderstorm, the Met department said on Wednesday. According to the weather forecast, the city is expected to witness cloudy skies towards the later half of the day in the coming week.
“There are favourable weather systems, which might lead to pre-monsoon showers in the coming week,” said an official from the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Some parts of the city, meanwhile, received light drizzle on Wednesday. “It was a great relief to see rainfall today morning even. The heat was getting unbearable and the rain has come just in time,” said Aishwarya Mahesh, a Goregaon resident.
However, temperatures remained one degree above normal. While maximum temperature was recorded at 35 degrees Celsius, the minimum was 28.2 degrees Celsius.
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TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Jameis Winston threw for 202 yards and one touchdown Sunday, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers broke up Cam Newton’s two-point conversion throw in the closing seconds to hold off the Carolina Panthers for a 17-16 victory Sunday and their first winning season in six years.
Winston threw a 10-yard pass to Mike Evans to snap a fourth-quarter tie and became the first player in NFL history to start his career with consecutive 4,000-yard seasons.
But the Bucs (9-7), still in contention for a wild-card playoff berth, left Raymond James Stadium still needing lots of help to secure their first postseason berth since 2007.
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Friends and family of Malik Mallett gathered in Ridgecrest on Sunday to raise awareness about a homicide that's yielded no arrests.
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Mallett was fatally stabbed at a party in Ridgecrest on July 30, 2017. People were detained at the scene, but an arrest was never officially made.
Mallett's family and friends held a peaceful rally on China Lake Boulevard on Sunday, which would have been Mallett's 22nd birthday. On Facebook, Mallett's mother said their goal was to "celebrate Malik's memory AND spotlight what we feel is a failure in our justice system."
The group will be holding a follow-up rally on Friday, March 23 at Ridgecrest City Hall.
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DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) – An after-school program in Decatur is teaching kids life lessons.
The Busy Bees at South Shores Elementary School are learning kitchen safety and cooking lessons. Organizers say the idea behind the program came about because so many kids in schools are going home to small amounts of food, and they have no knowledge on how to cook the ingredients they have at home.
Throughout the year, 32 girls and eight boys have been taught how to bake various meals on the stove and grill. The program has taught students food safety as well.
Organizers say they’ve seen growth in kids' behavior and they’ve seen them stay out of trouble.
The program has been granted sponsorship from a local company to help it grow.
Comau is expanding the scope of its executive training programmes as part of a "social commitment to create knowledge," writes Megan Lampinen
The digital revolution has kicked up the demands of continuing professional development for automotive companies. For manufacturers across the value chain, tracking down the right sort of training has become a serious challenge. On the manufacturing side, Comau is taking its internal training programme to the wider industry and offering executives special training courses to keep them up to date with rapidly changing technology….
Better connectivity and increased capacities have ensured air fares are not flying through the roof during the week of Christmas- both in the domestic sectors as well as key international tourism hotspots people throng to during this season. While domestic sectors like Delhi-Goa, Mumbai-Goa, Delhi-Kochi and Mumbai-Kochi are costly by low single digits to almost 25 per cent, tickets to New York and Washington and London are down by 27 per cent. Increase in network and fleet expansion by domestic carriers have resulted in not climbing steeply, says John Nair, business travel head at Cox & Kings, a Thomas Cook arm.
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PHOENIX (AP) - President Donald Trump says he may grant a pardon to former Sheriff Joe Arpaio following his recent conviction in federal court, prompting outrage among critics who say the move would amount to an endorsement of racism.
The longtime sheriff in metro Phoenix was booted out of office in November and was found guilty of a misdemeanor count for disobeying orders to stop immigration traffic patrols that a federal judge said resulted in racial profiling against Latinos.
The Fox News report that Trump is considering a pardon for Arpaio was welcome news for the former sheriff. But it angered immigrant rights activists who find it to be a troubling signal from the president at a time when the nation is reeling over the race-fueled violence in Virginia.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – A district attorney says state police acted properly a year ago when they shot and killed a man they suspected of murdering a state trooper in a rural area of central Pennsylvania.
Huntingdon County District Attorney David Smith issued his decision Monday in the Dec. 31 death of 32-year-old Jason Robison in Hesston.
The two-page report says troopers searching for Robison found him inside a camper not far from where Robison had killed Trooper Landon Weaver.
Smith says the investigators retreated and secured the area. A short time later, Robison appeared at the camper door, holding a pistol.
Smith says Robison ignored commands to drop the gun and was shot several times when he began to move.
The prosecutor says the killing was justified and authorities aren’t releasing the troopers’ names.
Sridevi‘s daughter Jhanvi Kapoor has managed to grab eyeballs with her style statement. Bollywood reports claim that Jhanvi will be marking her debut soon in Bollywood and she has already started prepping up for it.
Jhanvi was recently spotted in the middle of a photoshoot and her picture is making rounds on social media. Jhanvi is seen wearing a short blue floral outfit with round sunglasses. We are glad to see her pose like a pro with so much ease and grace.
It is being said that Sridevi-Boney‘s daughter will kickstart her career with the Hindi remake of Marathi blockbuster Sairat, which will be produced by Karan Johar.
While the news of her debut hasn’t been confirmed, fans are eagerly waiting to see this star kid on the block.
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Singer/songwriter Bob Bennett, a master guitarist and storyteller in song, will perform a solo acoustic concert in the Student Worship Center at Abba's House. Bennett is known by many as an influential figure in the early days of contemporary Christian music. CCM Magazine acclaimed his 1982 album Matters of the Heart as "Album of the Year," ranking it among the top 20 contemporary Christian albums of all time.
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It might be Friday, but there seems to be something strange happening in Cardiff city centre this afternoon - after people started complaining it smelt like sick.
Some puzzled people took to social media to voice their disgust at the pong which seemed to be hanging around The Hayes and St Mary Street area.
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But there seemed to be a difference of opinion on what the stench was - was it sick or poo?
It's unknown what seems to be causing the carnage. But one thing's for sure, something smelly is happening and people aren't happy.
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Another year ended and we launch anew, 2017! There are so many reasons to look forward with optimism, including some significant changes to governing. I know it is difficult for some who had other preferences; I know well the disappointment when your favored candidate does not prevail.
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New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is putting together a proposal to charge motorists more for entering the most congested parts of Manhattan.
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The proposal would impose congestion pricing, an idea increasingly popular around the globe that aims to discourage vehicular traffic in dense urban areas while also raising money for mass transit.
The Democratic governor hasn't released any details yet, but any congestion pricing plan will likely face big political challenges, especially from representatives of New York City's outer boroughs and the suburbs. Former Mayor Michael Bloomberg proposed his own congestion pricing plan several years ago, but it quickly fell apart under opposition in Albany.
City and state officials are considering several approaches to fixing the city's beleaguered transit system, now beset by mounting delays, outages and other problems.
One of the integral themes of an autonomous driving future is communication. Vehicles will be required to rapidly and constantly talk to one another, relaying position, speed, and intent, with the same demands applying to our roadways and intersections which will be expected to relay weather, traffic, and safety information in real time as vehicles approach.
Pedestrians, however, pose a unique problem. In busy cities, pedestrians and drivers routinely communicate non-verbally by making eye contact or gesticulating, but an autonomous vehicle doesn’t have that privilege. Its machine code is dependant on a series of binary questions it must ask itself in order to determine if the person is a threat, which, if affirmative, currently results in the car coming to a halt, which on occasion has caused a rear-end collision, or two.
April 6 Nanobiotix SA:
* Nanobiotix launches capital increase by means of an accelerated bookbuild offering
* Intends to issue up to 1,596,527 new shares ("new shares"), representing up to 9.99 pct of company's issued share capital
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Leake (2-2) allowed eight runs on 12 hits with no walks across 3.1 innings while suffering the loss Monday against the White Sox. He recorded one strikeout.
Leake was battered from the start in this one, giving up hits to the first seven batters he faced as the hosts scored five runs in the first inning. He gave up a couple of home runs after that point before his removal with one out in the fourth. Leake pitched quite well over his first three starts of the season, but the wheels have fallen off over the last two, when he's allowed 13 earned runs across just 9.1 innings in a pair of losses. He will take a bloated 6.59 ERA and a 1.61 WHIP into a difficult matchup with the Indians this weekend.
April 3 Spire Inc -
* Spire issues 2.5 million common shares
* Received approximately $142 million in net proceeds as a result of transaction, and intend to use funds to repay Spire Inc. indebtedness
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JACKSON, Wyo. (AP) — Officials have released the name of a 24-year-old north-central Iowa man who was killed in a weekend avalanche while snowmobiling in northwestern Wyoming.
Teton County officials say Taylor Bruggeman of Saint Ansgar, Iowa, died Sunday afternoon near Togwotee Pass in the Bridger-Teton National Forest.
The Jackson Hole News & Guide reports Bruggeman was snowmobiling with two friends at the time.
Sheriff’s Lt. Matt Carr says Bruggeman’s riding partners saw him get buried and could see part of his snowmobile, but couldn’t find him.
One of the friends stayed to dig while the other one rode about 30 minutes to where he could get cell service. He called for help shortly after 4 p.m.
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He died on a jetty off Miami's South Beach last September, along with two other man in a boating accident. There was tragedy.
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Klingberg logged an assist and finished with a minus-1 rating in Sunday's loss to Winnipeg.
With the assist, Klingberg took his season total for points to 59, which bests the mark of 58 he set during the 2015-16 campaign. The smooth-skating blueliner began the season on a torrid pace, scoring 48 points through the first 49 games, but his game has tumbled since. In the 24 contests since, Klingberg has a single goal to go along with 11 points. While this level of production is still respectable for a defenseman, Klingberg shouldn't be considered a top fantasy option at the moment.
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The following presentation will be hosted at the WGP Education Center on Friday, October 20, 2017 at 10am.
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Please join us at the Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve Education Center on October 20th, at 10am, for a presentation by Florida native and master beekeeper Melody Taylor. Melody will be talking about honey bees, their importance, and recent threats to their survival. We hope to see you there.
The Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve is owned and operated by the Town of Yankeetown and was purchased with funding from the Florida Communities Trust. The Preserve is located at 1001 Old Rock Road, Yankeetown Florida. Visit our web site (www.wgpfl.org) for directions and information on upcoming events.
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Bella Thorne's style has changed a lot. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
Bella Thorne is known for her unique fashion sense. No matter how popular styles shift, the actress — who has become famous from her roles in TV shows like "Shake It Up" and "Famous in Love" — finds a way to put her own spin on any outfit.
When Thorne first hit the red carpet in 2008, at the age of 10, she favored punk pieces like plaid skirts and patterned ankle socks. Now nearly 20, the star has a more dramatic sense of style, favoring glitter, mesh, and bold makeup.
The singer and actress, who turns 20 on October 8, has undergone quite a dramatic style transformation over the years. Keep scrolling to see the surprising ways her style has changed.
How do smaller firms compete with the big boys? In today's Academic Minute, the State University of New York at New Paltz's Kevin R. Caskey explores avenues that smaller downhill-ski manufacturers use to get their products on the slopes. Caskey is a professor of operations management at New Paltz. A transcript of this podcast can be found here.
Travis Ellenwood coming back for seconds at Pullman's newest food truck, Taqueria Las Torres Thursday by North East Whitman Street and North Grand Avenue. This taco truck is a family-run business.
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Democrats on the House Intelligence Committee on Saturday released their rebuttal to Republicans' memo about the Russia investigation and Justice Department surveillance practices.
The Republicans' document was released swiftly and in full, while the Democrats' longer memo was delayed for redactions.
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David Plank, Head of Australian Economics at ANZ explains that they think there are two key points to take from the Minutes of RBA’s August Board meeting. First, concerns around household debt are included in the final paragraph/sentence of the Minutes and Second, the Bank seems less confident that house price growth is moderating to a satisfactory degree, he further adds.
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“While the RBA is clearly on hold at present, with spare capacity in the labour market only slowly reducing and “ongoing low wage growth and the high level of debt..rais(ing) the possibility that consumption growth could be lower than forecast”, we think the changes to the Minutes do elevate the focus on the financial stability in a way that raises the risk of policy action at some point. If confidence around the achievement of the inflation and employment objectives lifts then the issue of financial stability could be enough to push the Bank into moving earlier than might otherwise be the case.”
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A flurry of construction that will significantly expand the capacity of Denver International Airport kicked off Tuesday as crews broke ground on a $1.5 billion gate expansion project.
In the next three years, that project will add 39 gates across all three concourses, a 35 percent increase in the number of regular boarding positions. Concourse B, the largest, is expected to see new gates open first, with four ready for boarding on its west end by 2020.
"We will not only increase capacity, but we will add more passenger amenities, including food and shopping, charging stations and even outdoor space where you can enjoy Colorado's beautiful weather and scenery," airport CEO Kim Day said during the groundbreaking ceremony, according to a news release.
Since the expansions will occur at the ends of the concourses, the impact on passengers is expected to be minimal.
Read the full article from The Denver Post.
RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — A senior Palestinian official has lashed out at President Donald Trump, saying "real estate men" can't resolve the Middle East conflict.
Tuesday's remarks by Saeb Erekat, a veteran peace negotiator, came as the White House is expected to unveil a long-awaited peace plan.
Erekat says the White House "should be run by great men, not real estate men," and that the Israeli-Palestinian conflict "won't be solved by the tools of real estate men."
Erekat also said the Palestinian Authority will continue its payments to the families of jailed or slain Palestinian militants, after Israel passed a law this week withholding millions in taxes it collects for the Palestinians which are allocated for that purpose.
The Israeli move deepened a budget crunch for the Palestinians, already hit by U.S. aid cuts.
There was some good news for the economy on Friday, as 200,000 jobs were added in the U.S. last month.
The unemployment rate stayed at 4.1 percent, the lowest it's been in 17 years.
Wages were also up almost 3 percent compared with a year ago.
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The two most important days in a Ghanaian's life: the day he realizes he should begin thinking, acting and behaving as a patriotic Ghanaian and the day he finds out why.
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This week in Oxford
Thursday
5 p.m. – Ann Kidd Taylor with The Shark Club – Square Books
9 p.m. – Bonus Buncho – Proud Larry’s
Friday
5 p.m. – Barbara Phillips and John Maxey with Voices of Civil Rights Lawyers – Square Books
6 p.m. – Goodnight Market – Old Armory Pavilion
7 p.m. – PoeTreats – Mugg Cakes
10 p.m. – Shane King – Ajax
Saturday
8 a.m. – Youth Fishing Rodeo – Puskus
12 p.m. – Community Film “Fifteen” Table Read – Oxford Maker’s Market
4 p.m. – Juneteenth Celebration – Oxford Intermediate School
7 p.m. – Miss Firecracker 1989 Panel – Locals
9 p.m. – Primative Farewell show with Woolgathering – Proud Larry’s
Sunday
5 p.m. – Summer Sunset Series: Rocket88 – The Grove
Gotland Send-Off For Guernsey
Guernsey’s Island Games Team’s been given a special send off.
With just eight days until they fly out to Gotland, the whole squad gathered at Beau Sejour last night:
Great to be @BeauSejourGSY for tonight’s send off event for Guernsey’s Island Games team – with 9 days till #Gotland! @islandfm pic.twitter.com/itgitxZXGo — Jonny Freeman (@jfreeman_93) June 14, 2017
The Bailiff, Sir Richard Collas, was there to give his best wishes – and says he’s looking forward to watching from the sidelines:
“The team have very kindly invited me to go with them – and I’m very looking forward to that opportunity. I’m looking forward to watching them take part in all kinds of sports, as they make the island proud.”
These squad members say they’re looking forward to trip and they believe that Gotland’s the perfect opportunity to perform at a high level:
A university student leader will hold office for a one-year term and be eligible for re-election once.
The Universities (Amendment) Act 2016 assented to by President Uhuru Kenyatta last month also disqualifies a person who has been a member of the student council of a university for two terms from such election at any university in Kenya.
The Act effectively blocks perennial student leaders such as Paul Ongili alias Babu Owino, who has been at the helm of the Students Organisation of Nairobi University (Sonu) since 2010, from re-election.
"Every students association shall in consultation with the university, formulate and enact rules to govern the conduct of elections including regulation of campaigns, election financing, offences and penalties," states the Act.
Last year, dispute over students election led to distraction of properties at University of Nairobi.
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CAIRO, Dec 11 (Reuters) - The average yield on Egyptian one-year dollar-denominated treasury bills on Monday was 3.495 percent, little changed from the last auction on Nov. 20, the central bank said.
Egypt sold $1.149 billion in treasury bills to local and foreign financial institutions. The bills will mature on Dec. 11 2018.
The average yield on Nov. 20 was 3.496 percent.
Appetite for Egypt’s domestic debt has grown since the central bank floated the pound currency in November 2016 as part of a deal for a $12 billion International Monetary Fund loan. (Reporting by Arwa Gaballa; Writing by Patrick Werr; Editing by Kevin Liffey)
Sydney-based restaurant, 360 Bar and Dining, will be promoting six DWWA 2017 winners
360 Bar and Dining, a stylish and intimate restaurant in Sydney, Australia, will be showcasing six DWWA 2017 wining wines this November.
The restaurant has set industry benchmarks for revolving restaurants worldwide and continues to impress diners with innovative modern Australian inspired menus and excellent service.
The following DWWA winning wines will be available to taste throughout the month of November:
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Promotional period: 7th November – 3rd December
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KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — An Afghan official says at least two police officials were killed in suicide-bomb attacks at a police station in eastern Logar province.
Khalid Safi, a spokesman for the provincial governor, says those killed were the commander of the police station and the deputy director of traffic police for Logar's capital city, Puli Alim.
Safi said the casualty toll in the Wednesday morning attack was only an initial report and could rise.
The attack started with a suicide car bomber, then two other suicide bombers targeted the police station. He said both bombers were identified, shot and killed by forces.
No one immediately claimed responsibility for the attack, but Taliban insurgents are active in Logar province.
Turner is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Celtics with left calf soreness, Casey Holdahl of Blazers.com reports.
Turner apparently tweaked his calf during Friday's game against the Raptors, though the issue isn't thought to be anything overly serious. His status should clear up closer to tip-off, but look for Turner to assume his normal spot in the starting lineup Sunday. He's averaging 8.6 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.3 assists across 26.7 minutes per game this season.
March 19 (Reuters) - Sintana Energy Inc:
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OPELIKA, AL (WTVM) – The Opelika Police Department is searching for a Kroger theft suspect.
On Dec. 6, police received a complaint of a theft of property and some of the items stolen were credit cards.
Shortly after the theft, an unknown suspect attempted to use two of the stolen credit cards at Kroger located at 2640 Tiger Town Parkway.
The suspect is described as 5’08” tall weighing approximately 160 to 170 pounds. She was last seen wearing a dark colored jacket, white pants, dark-colored shoes and carrying a light brown or tan purse.
Anyone who may recognize the suspect, or have any other information on this case is asked to call the Opelika Police Department’s Investigative Services Division at (334) 705-5220. You may also call our Secret Witness Hotline at (334) 745-8665.
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SUNBURY – One of Montour County’s long time deputy sheriff’s is taking an auditor job. Deputy sheriff James Hack resigned Tuesday. He’s been working for the sheriff’s department since 1979. During a meeting of the Montour County commissioners, chairman Ken Holdren said Hack has accepted a position as an auditor. Holdren stated that the deputy didn’t want to return to full time sheriff’s duty after the death of his wife.
During the announcement, Holdren said, “James Hack should be commended for his service.” He has received the appropriate approvals from the county commissioners, democrat party and county auditors. The position is judge appointed. (Christopher Elio)
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Islamabad - Mandwa Film Club Lok Virsa organised screening of American epic, historical film “Gone with the Wind” in connection with New Year at Media Centre.
A large number of people from twin cities participated in the film screening.
Film ‘Gone with the Wind’ was adapted from Margaret Mitchell’s 1936 novel. It was produced by David O Selznick of Selznick International Pictures and directed by Victor Fleming. Set in the American South against the backdrop of the American Civil War and Reconstruction era.
The film tells the story of Scarlett O’Hara, the strong-willed daughter of a Georgia plantation owner, from her romantic pursuit of Ashley Wilkes, who is married to his cousin, Melanie Hamilton, to her marriage to Rhett Butler.
The leading roles are portrayed by Vivien Leigh (Scarlett), Clark Gable (Rhett), Leslie Howard (Ashley), and Olivia de Havilland (Melanie).
The casting was widely praised and many reviewers found “Leigh” especially suited to her role as Scarlett.
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LEHMAN TWP. — A woman shot a 53-year-old man at a private residential community Monday night, according to state police.
State police did not release the name or status of the victim or the name of the suspect in the shooting, which occurred at 5151 Woodbridge Dr. East at the Saw Creek Estates Community. The man went to the Pocono Medical Center for treatment. His condition was not available late Tuesday.
It is unclear whether this was the result of an accident or a domestic dispute, said Niki Jones, a spokeswoman for Saw Creek Estate.
The investigation is ongoing, state police said.
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NEW YORK (AP) " The "Star Wars" spinoff "Rogue One" has led the box office for the third straight week, taking in an estimated $64.3 million over the four-day New Year's weekend.
The success of "Rogue One" has only further cemented a record year for the Walt Disney Co., which ran up more than $2.7 billion in domestic ticket sales in 2016 and accounted for more than 25 percent of the market. "Rogue One" has grossed about $440 million in North America and nearly $800 million globally.
In its second week of release, the animated "Sing," from Universal Pictures, again trailed in second with $56.4 million
Some Oscar contenders are also packing theaters. The Los Angeles musical "La La Land" grossed $12.3 million. And Denzel Washington's August Wilson adaption, "Fences," made $12.7 million.
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) – All service to New York City on the Peter Pan bus line has been cancelled Monday.
Attention NYC Customers: UPDATED 9:15AM: All service to/from NYC is currently suspended until further notice. All the details here https://t.co/aLx3epgzOr — Peter Pan Bus Lines (@PeterPanBus) December 11, 2017
Peter Pan released a statement Monday with full details on cancellations.
The announcement came after a man detonated a pipe bomb in a subway near the Port Authority – which is the main bus terminal in Manhattan. Officials are now calling the incident an attempted terrorist attack.
Shirley Pease, 81, of Sudbury
Sudbury – Shirley Hammell Pease, 81, of Sudbury formerly of Ashland and Framingham, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, May 25, 2017 at home.
Born in Newton, she was a daughter of the late Alfred W. Hammell and Stella Hammell Massart, and step-daughter of the late Horace Massart. She was educated in Newton schools and had been employed by Lord & Taylor, UPS, and Sears Roebuck & Co.
She was the loving mother of Cindy Pease of Hudson, Thomas of Hudson, Wayne of Ashland, and Joseph of Framingham; the cherished grandmother of Craig, Kylene, and Serene Pease of Ashland and Colin Crowley of Hudson; and sister of the late Virginia Carlson.
A private burial at Newton Cemetery is planned. Assisting the family is Hamel Funeral Care & Cremation Service of Massachusetts (www.csofma.com).
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – It’s great to welcome back singer/songwriter Brian Grilli to The Hampton Roads Show stage. You can see him perform Saturday at the Devon Grube Memorial BBQ Classic at the Virginia Beach KOA Holiday campground.
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BP has introduced a new text messaging loyalty program called BP Offers.
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U.S. Rep. Ann McLane Kuster, D-NH, commends sexual assault survivor Chessy Prout at a sexual violence panel discussion Monday at the UNH School of Law in Concord for sharing her story and her reasons for advocating for young survivors.
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The following Spanish stocks may be affected by newspaper reports and other factors on Tuesday. Reuters has not verified the newspaper reports, and cannot vouch for their accuracy:
PARQUES REUNIDOS
Parques Reunidos said on Tuesday it had agreed to refinance 575 million euros in syndicated debt with better conditions
ENAGAS
Enagas said full-year net profit was 417.2 million euros compared to 412.7 million euros a year earlier.
CEMENTOS PORTLAND
Share trading in Cementos Portland will be suspended as of Feb. 14, the company said on Monday.
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Thousands of children are set to wake up to another day off school this morning as ice continues to cause disruption across Stoke-on-Trent, North Staffordshire and South Cheshire.
A Met Office yellow weather warning for ice is in force until 11am this morning - with the agency warning there would be icy stretches on untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths.
Gritters have been out on roads across the region throughout the night treating major highways throughout the area.
Dozens of schools are set to remain closed however - and Stoke-on-Trent City Council last night announced it would not be providing home to school transport today.
We'll be bringing you live updates throughout the day on the latest developments on the roads, the weather and the all-important school closures.
(WTIC News)– Jerry Mercado, the inmate who escaped from the Carl Robinson Correctional Institution in Enfield January 7th, has been returned to Connecticut.The 25 year old Mercado, who had been serving a three year sentence for burglary, was apprehended January 17th in Canton, Georgia.He initially fought extradition, but later waived that right.
It is believed Mercado made his escape by hiding in the undercarriage of a vehicle to get out of the prison.
Representatives from the Connecticut State Police and Department of Correction’s Fugitive Investigation Unit traveled to Georgia and returned him to Connecticut Friday night.He is now being held at the maximum security Northern Correctional Institution in Somers where he has been placed on restrictive status and will potentially face new charges and additional time added to his sentence.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Air Transport Services Group Inc:
* ATI REACHES TENTATIVE AGREEMENT WITH PILOTS’ UNION
* AIR TRANSPORT SERVICES GROUP - UNIT AIR TRANSPORT INTERNATIONALREACHED TENTATIVE AGREEMENT TO AMEND COLLECTIVE BARGAINING DEAL WITH ITS PILOTS GROUP
* AIR TRANSPORT SERVICES GROUP - ‍TERMS OF TENTATIVE AMENDED AGREEMENT WERE NOT DISCLOSED​
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Blue Tomato just released Kalle Ohlson’s full part and it’s a banger. Start 2017 right and treat your eyeballs to some stylish Swedish street snowboarding, meatballs sold separately.
Kalle Ohlson spent the winter filming with his long time homies in Pirate Movie Productions and cranked out some seriously slick footage.
His full part is beautifully shot and features a huge selection of creative street spots from all over Scandinavia, and from shipping yards to factories, Kalle’s got a trick for it. Check it out now!
Just before 5:00pm Friday, Great Falls Police confirmed they have located the suspect in a late-September stabbing.
The suspect has been identified as Philip Prindle, AKA Philip Craigie. He is suspected of stabbing a man September 25th behind Park Manor on Central Avenue in Great Falls.
GFPD says they took Craigie into custody just before 4:00pm.
Craigie was found thanks to a tip from within the community; the effort was conducted in conjunction with members from the Patrol and Investigation Bureaus, and members of the High Risk Unit.
HONG KONG, March 28 Aviva Plc is exploring a sale of its Friends Provident International unit, which offers life assurance and investment products, in a deal that could raise between $500 million and $700 million, a source with direct knowledge of the matter said.
The British insurer has received preliminary interest from about half a dozen Chinese firms and European funds for the business, said the source, declining to be named as the process was not public.
An Aviva spokeswoman declined to comment.
The news was earlier reported by the Wall Street Journal. (Reporting by Sumeet Chatterjee; Editing by Clara Ferreira-Marques and Mark Potter)
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March 19 (Reuters) - Kbr Inc:
* KBRWYLE HELPS NAVY EXPAND BATTLESPACE WITH NEW $69M CONTRACT
* KBR INC - ‍EXPECTED REVENUE WILL BE BOOKED INTO BACKLOG OF UNFILLED ORDERS FOR KBR’S GOVERNMENT SERVICES BUSINESS SEGMENT AS TASK ORDERS AWARDED THROUGHOUT CONTRACT PERIOD​
* KBR INC - ‍CONTRACT TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL SERVICES TO NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER AIRCRAFT DIVISION​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reuters.Briefs@thomsonreuters.com)
LONDON (AP) — The former head of the official "Leave" campaign in Britain's 2016 vote on European Union membership is denying breaking spending rules ahead of a report from the country's electoral watchdog.
The Electoral Commission has not yet published its report on Vote Leave.
But Matthew Elliott, who headed the group, says the commission has concluded that Vote Leave broke rules by donating more than 600,000 pounds ($800,000) to another group then using the money for its own activities.
Elliott denied wrongdoing Wednesday, saying Vote Leave acted "both within the letter of the law and also the spirit."
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The Electoral Commission has conducted several investigations into the referendum, which was won by those wanting Britain to leave the EU.
Another pro-Brexit organization, Leave.EU, was fined 70,000 pounds in May for overspending and filing inaccurate records.
Paris police were called to a shoplifting complaint in the 3500 block of Lamar Avenue and further investigation led to the arrest of 24 year old Mariah Shelby Jones. She and an accomplice had allegedly stolen several items of clothing, and since Jones had previous convictions for theft this charge was enhanced to a felony. She was also charged with having a prohibited substance while being booked into jail.
CHICAGO — Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Eric Thames has tied a franchise record by homering in five straight games.
Thames hit a solo shot off Chicago Cubs right-hander John Lackey in the third inning Monday night. Thames' streak ties him with Jeromy Burnitz in August 1997 for the franchise mark.
Thames has seven homers in 14 games this year and six over his past five games.
"You've just got to ride the wave and enjoy it," said Thames. "There's always dark times around the corner, so you've just got to take it in stride."
The 30-year-old returned to the majors this season after hitting 124 homers over three years in the Korean major leagues.
Thames has gotten a hit in all 11 of his starts and has a 10-game hitting streak with Milwaukee.
Prior to this year, Thames last played in the majors in 2012 with Seattle and Toronto.
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Marshal Khalifa Haftar, the military leader of the so-called Libyan National Army and Libya’s parallel parliament based in the eastern city of Tobruk, is greeted upon his arrival at Al-Kharouba airport south of the town of al-Marj on Dec. 3, 2016. / AFP / Abdullah DOMA
AUBURN, Ala. — Former Auburn coach Pat Dye says his onetime Alabama counterpart Gene Stallings has suffered a mild stroke.
Dye says Stallings was taken to a Dallas-area hospital Monday morning. Dye says Stallings was at the Dallas/Fort Worth airport at the time awaiting a flight to Alabama for speaking engagements.
Both were scheduled to speak in Huntsville, Alabama, Monday night and in Montgomery Tuesday. Dye says Stallings told an event organizer that he wanted to reschedule “so he’s optimistic about it.”
Stallings, who led Alabama to the 1992 national championship had a stroke in May while in Montgomery to introduce Clemson coach Dabo Swinney at a banquet.
Stallings was the Crimson Tide coach from 1990-96. He’s also a former Texas A&M and St. Louis/Phoenix Cardinals coach.
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NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH)– Don’t say we didn’t warn you. Tuesday is the last day to file your taxes.
Procrastinators, this is the last day to pay Uncle Sam. You can file an extension but no matter what Tuesday you have to pay what you owe.
News 8 was at the post office Tuesday, but many of you were not. Last year, 9% of tax returns were mailed and 91% were e-filed.
And here’s a little good news, the IRS expects 70% of taxpayers to get refunds this year.
So if you plan on filing, here are some reminders.
1) Proof read.
2) Break out the calculator and check your math.
3) Make sure your social-security number is right.
4) Verify your bank account info.
5) Sign and date your tax return.
They may seem like no brainers, but not filling out any of those details can kick back your return and could make you late.
The IRS says 90% of people get refunds in less than three weeks. So if it’s been longer, you may want to contact the IRS.
Sydney - Australia's prime minister says the country will scrap a temporary visa for skilled foreign workers, arguing that Australians must be given priority for Australian jobs.
The 457 visa allows foreigners to live and work in Australia for up to four years.
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said on Tuesday that it will be replaced with a stricter scheme that requires a criminal background check and includes tougher English language requirements. The list of occupations that qualify for the new visa will be sharply reduced.
The decision comes one day before President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order that will make changes to a visa programme that brings high-skilled workers to the US.
The White House said the current visa programme undercuts American workers by bringing in cheaper labour.
In October last, the 44-year-old activist had formed her own party, the Peoples' Resurgence and Justice Alliance.
Imphal: Activist Irom Chanu Sharmila, who ended her 16-year fast demanding repeal of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act from Manipur last August, today declared her intention to take on Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh from the latter's Thoubal constituency in the upcoming Assembly polls.
She told a press conference here that her decision to contest the election was based on the "sole agenda" to have AFSPA repealed from the state as she felt her prolonged fasting "campaign" was not yielding any positive result.
In October last, the 44-year-old activist had formed her own party, Peoples' Resurgence and Justice Alliance, to fight the polls.
Bradenton Police officer Rusty Ackerman talks with students at lunch as he fills in as a school resource officer at Miller Elementary School Wednesday. The Manatee County School Board and the Board of County Commissioners held a joint meeting on Wednesday to discuss school resource officers, emergency shelters and FEMA reimbursments. Tiffany Tompkins ttompkins@bradenton.com
Ramona's Annual Winterfest is being held on Feb. 18. Starting at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Families will be able to play their hand at Cross Country Poker Run by taking to the snow-packed trails at Ramona fair grounds off Fairgrounds Rd. and Hwy 169 south of Washago. The festival also has a euchre tournament and free crafts corner for kids as well as a silent auction. Admission is $5 in support of the Winterfest button campaign. For more information visit, ramonahall.ca/announcements/ramonasannualwinterfest2017
Sen. Andy Zay officially became Indiana's newest state senator Tuesday when he took the oath of office from Indiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Loretta Rush.
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Ghana Television and TV3 Network will provide live coverage for the probe into bribery allegations against the leadership of the Appointments Committee of parliament, Kate Addo, Director of Public Affairs of Parliament, has revealed. The five-member committee chaired by Joe Ghartey, Minister for Railway Development, will start its investigations into the allegation made by Bawku Central MP Mahama Ayariga against Energy Minister Boakye Agyarko and the leadership of the Appointments Committee, tomorrow, Wednesday February 15. Speaking in an interview on Asempa FM's Ekosii Sen programme on Tuesday February 14, Mrs Addo said: "Tomorrow at exactly 11 o'clock the Committee will start its public hearing.
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The Treasury Department said Monday that the Republican economic agenda would generate enough economic growth to pay for the tax cuts being considered by Congress this week, using growth assumptions that far exceed the official congressional estimates.
The GOP agenda would change the long-run growth rate from a previous 2.2% assumption to 2.9%, Treasury officials said, using their previous growth estimates as a starting point.
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Witnesses who were inside the car at the time of the shooting have said none of the officers tried to keep Yarber alive, according to Merritt and the witnesses' attorney, Dale Galipo. "He sat there bleeding to death," Galipo said of Yarber.
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* Q1 consolidated retail revenues up 26.8 percent to 20.8 billion roubles ($362.01 million)
* Q1 like-for-like sales up 11.2 percent in Russia
* The number of tickets grew by 13.3 percent, the average ticket price declined by 1.9 percent in Q1
* In Q1 two Detsky Mir branded stores were opened
* To continue its expanding in 2017 by opening at least 70 new super- and hypermarkets Source text - bit.ly/2pjUg5i
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Shouts of "give us a clue" and "chaos" emerged from the Labour benches as John Bercow confirmed he remains unclear about when Parliament will officially return. Uncertainty remains over whether the Queen's Speech will take place as scheduled on June 19, with talks ongoing between the Tories and the Democratic Unionist Party about a deal to prop up Mrs May's minority government following the snap election.
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This Nov. 16, 2013 file photo shows Maddox Jolie-Pitt, with Angelina Jolie on the red carpet at the 2013 Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' Governor Awards, in Los Angeles.
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FRANKFURT It is too early to discuss an exit from the European Central Bank's stimulus programme, ECB rate setter Vitas Vasiliauskas told the Wall Street Journal.
"It is too early to discuss an exit because still we have a lot of significant uncertainties," Vasiliauskas, who is also the head of Lithuania's central bank, said in an interview published on Wednesday.
"I think the recovery of inflation is still fragile. First of all, we have to end purchases and only then we can discuss other actions."
(Reporting By Francesco Canepa; Editing by Catherine Evans)
The recipient of more awards than anyone can count: that’s one way of introducing Rob Savage’s much-buzzed-about genre short Dawn of the Deaf. And this is one instance where you’d best believe the hype.
From the clever title that alludes to Romero’s classic to the premise which seriously shuffles the deck and reimagines the deaf community (all too commonly and disparagingly still thought off as ‘disabled’) as the heroes and heroines of a world gone to pot: Dawn of the Deaf is fresh. Savage’s socially conscious take on the zombie formula features great camerawork and intimately sketches a bunch of interesting characters that are begging to be further explored. Dawn of the Deaf has obvious feature film prospects.
For now though, sit back and enjoy a creative short, courtesy of a very talented filmmaker.
Apple Watch Series 3 is under pressure to recapture a larger share of the wearables market after Apple was overtaken by Xiaomi and Fitbit last quarter. Despite wearables shipments increasing 8 percent year-over-year in the second quarter of 2017, Apple fell to third place, shifting just 2.7 million units. Figures published by Canalys reveal that []
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FILE - In this Oct. 12, 2017, file photo, Vietnamese Doan Thi Huong is escorted by police officers as she arrives for a court hearing at Shah Alam court house in Shah Alam, outside Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Huong, accused of killing Kim Jong Nam, the North Korean leader’s estranged half brother told police she realized she had been used to murder him after she was detained, her lawyer said Tuesday, March 20, 2018. Sadiq Asyraf, File AP Photo
The Governing Council of the University of Lagos, at its meeting of Friday, October 6, 2017, has appointed Mr. Nurudeen Olalekan Ajani LAWAL, FCS, FCIB, FCTI, FCA, as the new University Bursar.
His appointment will take effect from Friday, November 3, 2017.
Mr. N.O.A Lawal has served as Chief Accountant at the College of Medicine, University of Lagos (1997-2009) and is the current Director of Finance (2009 till date).
He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria and several other professional bodies.
He is happily married and blessed with children.
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Robert Pattinson is keeping it cool while across the pond!
The 31-year-old actor was spotted looking sharp in a leather jacket while heading out of Global Radio Studios on Friday (October 6) in London, England.
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The night before, Robert stepped out at a screening of his flick Good Time during the 2017 BFI London Film Festival.
Good Time follows a bank robber after a heist goes awry and he tries to free his brother from Rikers Island, all in one night.
While the film already hit theaters in the United States, it’s set to play in theaters across the U.K. starting on November 17.
A 70-year-old man who said he robbed a Kansas City, Kansas, bank so he could get away from his wife was sentenced Tuesday to six months of home confinement.
A federal judge on Tuesday sentenced Lawrence John Ripple to probation, including 50 hours of community service.
Ripple went to the Bank of Labor - a block from police headquarters - last September. He gave a note to a teller saying he had a gun and was demanding money. After he was given it, Ripple waited for police.
Court records indicate Ripple wrote the robbery note in front of his wife and told her he would rather be in jail than at home.
The Kansas City Star reports Ripple told the judge Tuesday that heart surgery left him depressed and unlike himself before he robbed the bank.
Regarding Alberto El Patron being stripped of the GFW Title, it’s believed that the Orlando airport incident wasn’t the only factor in the decision. Apparently El Patron has been involved in other incidents backstage at GFW tapings that were not made public but were known about by people within the company. With GFW set to tape almost three months worth of Impact Wrestling shows later this week and fear of another incident happening, the decision was made to not risk having El Patron as champion.
Meanwhile, former World Champion Bobby Lashley commented on the situation:
Dimitar Berbatov has revealed that he had an approach from Sunderland earlier this season - and had wanted to sign for the Black Cats. The move broke down because the Bulgaria forward heard nothing more from the Wearsiders after an initial conversation.
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For the second time in three days, a car has driven into a body of water. On Thursday afternoon, it was in South Chickamauga Creek near the property of Audubon Acres in East Brainerd, according to Chattanooga Fire Department spokesman Bruce Garner.
Audubon Acres employees said they saw a vehicle drive past the visitor center and continue on until it was out of sight.
When the car didn't return, they investigate and few minutes later, spotted the vehicle in the creek. The vehicle was still upright and partially submerged, and the driver was still sitting in the driver's seat.
When Chattanooga firefighters from Station 21 arrived moments later, they spotted the employee and the driver of the vehicle walking on the road toward the visitor's center.
The driver was transported by Hamilton County EMS to a local hospital. An update on his condition was not available. Chattanooga police traffic investigators are trying to determine what exactly happened.
According to Altoona police, Jordan G. Evans Sr., 25, and Angela M. Teeter, 31, both of 206 E. Walnut Ave., were in a parked SUV in Westfall Park about 2 a.m. Wednesday when they were spotted by a patrolling Altoona police officer. The park was closed, so the patrolman stopped to investigate, and when he spoke to the pair, who had two other passengers in the back of the rented Ford SUV that Evans was driving, the officer allegedly smelled marijuana.
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FAIRBANKS — Sometime between calling an ambulance for chest pain and being airlifted to Anchorage for heart surgery, Nenana Fire Chief Joe Forness found the time to help take a car crash victim to the hospital.
The Fairbanks Daily News-Miner reports that Forness called 911 on Nov. 22 because he was experiencing chest pain, but about 10 minutes into the ambulance ride to Fairbanks, Forness said his symptoms disappeared.
Around the same time, the ambulance passed a car wreck with a victim in need of immediate attention.
So Forness did what he’s done since 1990.
He jumped off the gurney, ripped some electrodes off his chest and helped.
The Nenana crew got the victim to the hospital — where Forness then had a heart attack.
He was airlifted to Anchorage, underwent quintuple coronary artery bypass surgery and is recovering at home.
Australian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom George Brandis has met the Queen during a private audience at Buckingham Palace.
The former attorney-general and Queensland senator took up his post in London earlier this month, replacing Alexander Downer, and met the Queen on Wednesday.
Attention has been drawn to a photograph of Prince Harry and the Duchess of Sussex in the room where the Queen received Mr Brandis, believed to have been taken prior to the royal wedding on May 19.
Earlier this month, Mr Brandis controversially labelled the government of his former colleague Tony Abbott as "ideologically right wing", sparking an angry response from Mr Abbott who tweeted, "George Brandis has begun his ambassadorship with a partisan attack that rewrites history".
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Guy Carpenter's head of innovation and product development Don Mango is leaving the reinsurance broker, The Insurance Insider can reveal.
Although the circumstances of his departure are unknown, it is not thought that the executive is exiting the Marsh & McLennan subsidiary with another role lined up.
Sources have suggested he is likely to re-emerge at another reinsurance broker or consulting firm, however.
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A new coal mine is set to be constructed a few miles north of Sacramento.
According to the company, Paringa Resources Limited, land has already been secured for the new Poplar Grove Mine along State Road 23 to 85.
According to their website, construction will begin next month, and the goal is to begin producing coal by next summer.
There will be a meeting next Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the "Area 3 Training Center" to rezone the area from agricultural to industrial.
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* FY revenue from continuing operations HK$4,210 million, down 5%
* FY profit attributable to equity holders from continuing and discontinued operations decreased from HK$1,331 million to HK$500 million
* Resolved to defer proposal for further dividend to next board meeting immediately following outcome of offer for the share buy-back
* Board is proposing to dispose of group's last remaining property asset in Taipei in 2017 Source text: (bit.ly/2ngozZ2) Further company coverage:
The British pound has posted gains in Wednesday trade, erasing the losses seen on Tuesday. In the North American session, GBP/USD is trading at 1.3287, up 0.26% on the day. On the release front, U.S numbers were mixed. U.S Preliminary GDP came in at 2.2% …
Police in Colorado find pipe bomb in stolen vehicle
DENVER (AP) — Broomfield police say they have arrested three people after finding a pipe bomb inside a stolen vehicle in a parking lot.
Authorities say officers patrolling a Walmart parking lot north of Denver early Sunday spotted the vehicle that had been reported stolen from Thornton.
The officers called the Adams County Bomb Squad after spotting the device in the vehicle. Bomb squad officials confirmed the device was a pipe bomb and took it apart.
Police arrested 30-year-old Zach Rickard, 28-year-old John Ulibarri and 28-year-old Heather Moore. Police said in a tweet that charges are being determined.
It was not immediately clear whether the three are represented by attorneys.
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Given the sustained political assault on Congressman Kevin Cramer, the most talked about potential challenger for Heitkamp, since that column published the words I wrote seem downright prescient.
Heitkamp’s campaign leaked strong fundraising numbers to the press. Heitkamp’s allies at Planned Parenthood staged a protest outside Cramer’s Fargo offices and attempted to manufacture some fake news about his staff supposedly calling the police. Stories about Cramer’s appearances on local talk radio shows were almost certainly planted at CNN by operatives friendly to Heitkamp.
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Tower Hill scores in 75th minute to edge Sanford 1-0 in the semifinals of the DIAA Division II Girls Soccer Tournament. Brad Myers, The News Journal
A San Diego County couple has pleaded guilty to hoarding more than 170 Yorkshire terriers and Yorkie mixes in filthy conditions.Authorities say Christine Calvert and Mark Vattimo entered pleas Monday to animal neglect. They face probation and counseling and can't own pets for a decade.Investigators who went to their Poway home in January found dozens of dogs in a dark room. The floor and walls were covered in excrement, and the dogs had a variety of problems, including fleas and matted hair.About 30 dogs were seized later at another location and another 46 were found in a motor home in Primm, Nevada, where Calvert was arrested after fleeing the state.The dogs - including puppies born to some of the animals - were put up for adoption.
Grand Forks Police Sgt. Travis Benson said the driver of the SUV, a gray Toyota RAV4, was heading south on North 55th Street and lost control of her vehicle on slippery roads as she approached the T-intersection with DeMers Avenue, sliding into the trailer of a passing semi truck.
The driver of the vehicle was transported for medical attention with unknown injuries, Benson said, and there were no passengers in the car. He said he was not aware of any damage to the trailer.
Lebanese President Michel Aoun on Tuesday urged Arab nations to come together to “protect” the multi-faith character of Jerusalem, accusing Israel of trying to “Judaize Palestine”.
Aoun called on members of the Cairo-based Arab League to "unite our efforts to preserve the character of Jerusalem, which brings together both Christian and Muslim heritage".
JOHANNESBURG, March 31 The firing of South African Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan is "totally unacceptable" and President Jacob Zuma made the decision because of a "dubious" intelligence report, Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Friday.
Ramaphosa also told reporters that he would not resign following the cabinet reshuffle.
"I'm staying to serve our people," he said. (Reporting by Nqobile Dludla; Writing by Ed Stoddard; Editing by Joe Brock)
The community at a Clearwater elementary school is grappling with the death of a Grade 3 student after they were killed in a vehicle accident Tuesday morning.
In a post on Rafter River Elementary School’s website, principal Lori Bradstock said the counsellors will be on hand for students Wednesday.
“We are deeply saddened by the loss of one of our students and extend our sincere condolences to the family,” she said.
She said while official details are not yet being released, pending notification of close family members, details were not shared with students Tuesday, but would be Wednesday.
“I realise that some of you may already have more information than what we have shared here so far, so please use your own discretion as a parent as to what you choose to share with your children,” she said.
Black Press Media has put calls into Clearwater RCMP but have not heard back.
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Hockey players Chomutov declassified the decisive fifth match of play play off the extra league Chomutov 6: 1 and advanced to the quarterfinals in which they match with Třinec. The pirates finished their turn in a series of 0: 2 to 3: 2 before their own fans. Ostravani against Pilsen, on the other hand, need to prolong the success of domestic units so far.
Severočesy, who took the seventh place in the basement, directed two goals in the first third Ivan Huml. Just four times home play in the power games, the most productive player of the match was eventually Vladimír Růžička younger, who scored four points for goal and three assists. Chomutov is the first team to have a similar turn in the front.Serious play for three winning matches turned from 0: 2 to 3: 2 in the playoff history of the separate Czech extralig only Olomouc in the semifinals in 1994 against Kladno.
Home: 01 : 31. Huml, 08:45. Huml, 23:49. Flemming, 27:24. V. Růžička, 32:01. Kämpf, 36:07.
March 28 AstraZeneca Plc
* U.S. FDA has accepted company's new drug application (NDA) for Lynparza (olaparib) tablets
* Granted priority review status with a prescription drug user fee act (PDUFA) set for Q3 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom: +91 806 749 1136)
Researchers in Sweden have demonstrated that a specially constructed drone carrying a defibrillator can be dispatched to reach a site of cardiac arrest far more quickly than an ambulance can. A team of scientists from the Karolinska Instituet's Center for Resuscitation Science showed the devices, which can fly at up to 50 mph unimpeded by traffic, could reach patients four times more quickly than an ambulance.
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“Cradle of Champions" is a documentary Bartle Bull directed and produced about the annual tournament involving 500 fighters from all five boroughs.
Nuclear tensions between the United States and North Korea escalated in recent days, with both nations warning of impending military action should they perceive a threat from the other. After reports emerged of a failed missile test, Vice President Mike Pence cautioned Monday that North Korea should not underestimate the U.S. “We will defeat any attack…
As part of their 2017-18 season, Boston's Huntington Theatre Company will present a revival of Stephen Sondheim and George Firth's 1981 musical, MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG. Staging this revival is Oliver award-winning director Maria Friedman.
In 2012, Friedman made her directorial debut with the London revival, which transferred to the West End in 2013 and filmed live and broadcasted in theaters.
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG is set to officially open on September 18.
The Huntington was founded in 1982 by Boston University due to the vision and leadership of President John Silber and Vice President Gerald Gross and was separately incorporated as an independent non-profit in 1986. Its two prior artistic leaders were Peter Altman (1982-2000) and Nicholas Martin (2000-2008). In the past 31 years, the Huntington has played to an audience of 3.5 million, presented over 192 plays (16 of which went to Broadway or Off Broadway), and served over 450,000 students.
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Samantha Sosa has been named the Valedictorian of Reagan County High School’s Class of 2017.
Sosa finished her high school career with a 5.1278 average on a six point scale.
Mikayla DeLaCruz has been named the Salutatorian of the 2017 class.
She finished with a 5.0743 average on a six point scale.
The two will lead the 53 student class in Commencement Exercises on Friday, May 26, 2017 beginning at 8:30 p.m. at James H. Bird Memorial Stadium.
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Sosa was a standout in and out of the classroom during her four years at RCHS.
A man allegedly told El Paso police detectives that he accidentally touched the trigger of a gun that a teen girl was playing with when she was shot. Man charged after 16-year-old girl killed while playing with alleged stolen gun A man allegedly told El Paso police detectives that he accidentally touched the trigger of a gun that a teen girl was playing with when she was shot.
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If you want to buy a wireless charging pad but don't want to buy another AC adapter because you have plenty of them, then here's a fantastic deal for you!
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On Thursday, the Federal Communications Commission is set to vote on whether or not to repeal Net Neutrality, a decision about Internet Service Providers (ISPs) that could impact – among so many other pillars of our country’s modern democracy – the future of music. And independent musicians, those who run a mainly DIY operation, are poised to be hurt the most.
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April 28 Aisino Corp
* Says Q1 net profit up 7.3 percent y/y at 395.6 million yuan ($57.38 million)
Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2qe5892
Further company coverage: ($1 = 6.8938 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
One young lady is doing her part to help others this holiday season.
Randi Spenser has been selling hot cocoa on the weekends from 5 p.m. until 10 p.m. at the corner of Sapphire St. and Shiloh Road.
We're told that Randi will be selling hot cocoa on Saturday, Dec. 16, along with most evenings during the holiday break.
All the profit raised will go to the OPD K-9 Program after the holidays.
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Sitting at the Baltimore Eagle, the newly reopened Station North leather bar, on a recent evening, Chris Sturm and J. Brian discussed the shifting dynamics of Mount Vernon over glasses of red wine. "It's all changed," said Brian, of Hamilton.
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PEOPLE looking to drop weight for a future event are being sought by TV producers.
Channel 4’s How to Lose Weight Well are looking for participants for the next series.
Assistant producer Conor O’Donovan said: ‘Channel 4’s ‘How to Lose Weight Well’ are looking for pairs of friends, relatives, or colleagues of the same gender to take part in the new series.’
The programme offers diets for one to two weeks, six weeks or four months.
To apply for the next series email diets@littlegem.tv
All applicants must be over 18 years old.
BEIJING, April 28 Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Ltd (ICBC) , the world's biggest lender by assets, said on Friday net profit grew 1.37 percent in the first quarter, below expectations.
Profit was 75.8 billion yuan ($10.99 billion) in the three months through March from 74.8 billion yuan in the same period a year earlier, the bank said in a statement.
Analysts had expected 76.5 billion yuan in first-quarter net profit, according to three brokerage estimates compiled by Reuters.
ICBC's non-performing loan ratio was 1.59 percent at end-March, down from 1.62 percent at the end of December. ($1 = 6.8972 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Shu Zhang and Engen Tham; Editing by Stephen Coates and Muralikumar Anantharaman)
Sometimes it seems like dozens of new business advice books are published every month.
And to what end? Aren't most of them just about the same? So many repetitions of the same tired advice. It can feel like there isn't much left to learn.
But that's actually an illusion created by conventional wisdom. It's human nature to like things that you agree with and that confirm what you already believed about the world (enter confirmation bias). But that's not really the way to grow, and it's not what you came to Page19 for.
2016 is still young, meaning it's a great time to shake up stale thinking. We've combed the Blinkist library business books that don't just repeat the same rote advice you've heard a million times before. Ready for some fresh perspectives? Read on.
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Theresa Caputo, psychic medium and star of the hit TLC show, Long Island Medium, returns to the Riverside Theater on March 25. Theresa will give interactive readings to audience members throughout the show and will also share personal stories about her life and her unique gifts.
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French far right candidate Marine Le Pen is promising a freeze on long-term visas as soon as she takes office, followed by a tax on any company that hires foreign workers.
Ahead of Sunday’s first-round election, Le Pen told RTL radio on Tuesday she would issue an order to immediately stop issuing long-term visas so the government can verify that they are not taking jobs away from French citizens.
Le Pen, who has campaigned against immigration and Europe’s open borders, also wants to impose a 10 percent tax on labor contracts that go to foreigners and seize back control of France’s borders.
Polls show Le Pen is among four leading French candidates, with no clear front-runner. The top two candidates advance to a May 7 runoff.
FILE - In this Thursday May 25, 2006 file photo, Pope Benedict XVI visits the tomb of Polish Cardinal August Hlond in St. John Cathedral, in Warsaw, Poland. Pope Francis’ decision to move the World War II-era head of Poland’s Catholic Church a step closer to possible sainthood has hit a stumbling block after two leading Jewish organizations and even some Polish Catholic publications have called him out for his views seen as anti-Semitic. It’s not clear if the protests will derail the sainthood cause of Cardinal August Hlond, but in the past the Vatican has taken such protests seriously and at the very least put the cases up for closer review. Pier Paolo Cito, File AP Photo
As seen on Tuesday night’s WWE SmackDown, Royal Rumble winner Randy Orton refused to take his title shot against WWE Champion Bray Wyatt at WrestleMania 33, pledging allegiance to Wyatt. Orton said as long as Wyatt is the master and he is the servant, Orton refuses to face him at WrestleMania.
“As long as you are the master and I am the servant, I refuse to face you at WrestleMania,” Orton said. “I pledge my undying allegiance to you, Bray Wyatt!”
SmackDown General Manager Daniel Bryan announced on Talking Smack that next Tuesday’s show from Ontario, California will feature a battle royal with the winner going on to face Wyatt for the title at WrestleMania.
Alex West during his arraignment as the driver in a fatal boating accident in Lake George Town Court Friday July 29, 2016 in Lake George, NY. Alex West during his arraignment as the driver in a fatal boating accident in Lake George Town Court Friday July 29, 2016 in Lake George, NY.
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While it has been part of a successful core strategy for a few major publishers for some time, the publisher paywall became a hot topic for the wider digital media sector last year, and the trend will most likely continue in 2018.
Unfortunately, this conversation has been mostly triggered by a deep decline in advertising revenue, making it reactive rather than a proactive change of strategy.
Lady and the Tramp is getting rebooted—but the movie is not coming to theaters.
The Hollywood Reporter was the first to report Monday that Charlie Bean has closed a deal to direct the live-action/CG hybrid remake of Disney's animated classic. It's expected to debut on the company's digital streaming service, set to launch in 2019; the digital platform will start with a domestic package, then expand overseas. Its price points have yet to be undetermined.
Chaz Salembier and Jessica Virtue are overseeing the remake, The Hollywood Reporter said. Brigham Taylor is producing the Lady and the Tramp remake, from a script by Andrew Bujalski.
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DES MOINES, Iowa -- Charges against a Des Moines woman accused of killing her stepfather were downgraded on Friday.
A judge lowered Sera Alexander's charge to second degree murder, determining there was no pre-meditation. Alexander admits she shot and killed 49-year-old Anthony Hartmann last May, but claims it was done in self defense.
Her trial is set for next month. If convicted, Alexander faces up to 50 years in prison.
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INDIANAPOLIS -- The Robo Twist Jar Opener says it will help you with just the push of a button. But does it work? Sherman finds out.
MADISON | Love is in the air…
As we talked about the Packers and T.J. Lang’s future with the team on the Joe & Ebo Show, our conversation took a very bizarre turn with one caller looking for her true love.
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JD Wetherspoon has clamped down on customers asking to charge their phone behind the bar.
Bosses have reportedly had enough of cheeky customers taking advantage of their hospitality by asking to charge their phones behind the bar - and they're introducing a nationwide ban.
A J D Wetherspoon spokesman told Metro.co.uk: "The bar itself is busy and we do not want people’s phones there.
"We also do not want the hassle of phones keep being handed over the bar for charging.
"If people wish to charge their phone in the pub, then that would be up to the discretion of the manager."
So if you're off out to a Spoons and are planning on Instagramming your burger and pint, you might want to make sure your phone is full of juice.
Expected talks between Armenian acting Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan and opposition lawmaker Nikol Pashinyan have been called off, spokesperson for Pashinyan’s Civil Agreement Party Tigran Avinyan told Tert.am.
“Negotiations can only on the peaceful transfer of power and snap elections. The [ruling] Republican Party cannot form a temporary government. No other agenda is subject to discussion,” Avinyan said.
Pashinyan told a press conference earlier on Tuesday he was ready to become the country’s next Prime Minister
“If people put this responsibility on me, I’m ready to become the prime minister,” he told reporters.
He said he would not accept a new Prime Minister from the ranks of the ruling Republican Party. Pashinyan ruled out any sharp geopolitical moves if elected.
Calling all Hammies.
“Hamilton” producer Jeffrey Seller and Segerstrom Center for the Arts announced the first #Ham4Ham digital lottery, which makes $10 tickets available to a few lucky fans for each performance, to the opening night performance of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s musical, Tuesday, May 8.
If you want to try your luck, download the official “Hamilton” app.
The lottery opens at 11 a.m. Sunday, May 6.
If your name is pulled, you can purchase up to two tickets at the discounted price. A total of 40 orchestra-level seats will be set aside for each show through May 27 with future lotteries beginning two days prior to each performance.
Entries will be accepted until 9 a.m. the day before. Win or lose, they’ll be notified that same day by 11 a.m. with an email or text.
Visit http://hamiltonmusical.com/lottery to register.
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A former politician has spoken out against plans to slash public funding to the three grant-aided colleges by £3.5m a year.
Robert Sillars - the former education minister - lost his seat in last year's Guernsey general election, after leading efforts to abolish 11-plus selection in the States.
Mr Sillars believes his successors at the Committee for Education, Sport and Culture could be taking a "massive risk" with the education of young people, something the States could not afford "to get wrong".
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY)- Although Christmas is far away, one local organization known as Operation Christmas Child has started looking for volunteers.
Since 1993, the organization has delivered over 157 million shoeboxes to more than 160 countries.
But, in order to accomplish that mission they must have volunteers to help.
Volunteers can be any age- the youngest being thirteen.
If you are interested in volunteering you can contact Lisa Belcher at 304-809-2655.
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Robinson (hamstring) was active for Sunday's game against the Seahawks but exited the contest with an ankle injury.
Robinson played through a hamstring ailment Sunday en route to a four-tackle performance before going down again, this time with an ankle injury.
CAIRO (Reuters) - Three Chinese tourists were killed on Tuesday and eight others were injured in a road accident in Alexandria, Egypt’s second city, a government statement said.
Two of those injured were in critical condition, the statement said.
Tourism was one of Egypt’s main sources of income but fewer visitors have come since a 2011 uprising. A plane crash in 2015 led to a further drop in tourist numbers. In recent months, more have come due in part to renewed political stability.
Greg Hunt regularly wears a furrow-browed expression, which suits a fellow who is the Minister for Health - it makes him look a bit like a GP who knows that at any moment he might have to deliver very bad news.
But Hunt’s appearance deepened to agony this week after it was revealed his bedside manner had deserted him altogether when he came up against the mayor of the Northern Territory town of Katherine last year, and the bad news was all coming his way.
Health Minister Greg Hunt in question time on Thursday. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
The minister spent Thursday falling over himself to apologise to the mayor, Fay Miller, for having used extremely blue language to her, and for having taken six months to actually make the apology.
If he were a GP, he’d stand accused of malpractice.
Alderman Miller said she met Hunt in Canberra last year to lobby for greater assistance to deal with contamination from fire-fighting foam in her district.
Director Ken Spurgeon, left, talks with actor Mark Hartke while shooting the movie "Home on the Range" at the Kansas Oil Museum in El Dorado. And on the night of Jan. 13, Kansans can show it at the premiere of "Home on the Range," a Kansas-made movie that will be shown at the Orpheum Theatre, 200 N. Broadway.
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Trevor Powers recently made his return two years after announcing the end of his Youth Lagoon project. Today, he’s announced his new album. Mulberry Violence is out August 17 via his label Baby Halo. In addition to his recently shared single “Playwright,” the album features two new songs he’s shared today. Listen to “Ache” and ”Plaster Saint” below. Scroll down for Powers’ statement on the record.
Trevor Powers heads out on tour this fall, with dates across North America and Europe. Find his itinerary at his website.
DUBAI Abu Dhabi's state-owned Etihad Airways said on Tuesday that it was no longer willing to invest in Alitalia after the Italian carrier's board asked to be put under special administration.
Without support for restructuring, "we are not prepared to continue to invest," Etihad's president James Hogan said in an emailed statement. "We therefore support the necessary decision of the Alitalia Board to apply for extraordinary administration."
Etihad took a 49 percent stake in Alitalia in 2014, promising to turn around the troubled airline with a 1.76 billion euro ($1.92 billion) investment that included other shareholders.
(Reporting by Alexander Cornwell in Dubai and Stanley Carvalho in Abu Dhabi; Editing by Andrew Torchia)
STOCKTON — A Stockton man’s loved ones are asking for financial help after the 25-year-old was killed Monday in a shooting.
Rogelio Acevedo Jr. was found in a car at the intersection of Section and South Oro avenues with a gunshot wound, according to the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office. He later died at the scene.
A GoFundMe set up to help Acevedo’s family says the 25-year-old was a father and had a life partner. He wanted to own an auto body shop and had plans to train in automotive painting come March.
“People that knew Rogelio knew that he was kind and caring, but he most stood out for his great sense of humor,” the GoFundMe reads.
Investigators have not tracked down a suspect.
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Monahan scored a goal and added an assist in Monday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Ducks in Game 3. Both points came on the power play.
The big center has found twine in each of the first three games of the series, but it's been all for naught as the Flames are now down 3-0 and face a near-impossible hill to climb. Look for a big game from Monahan in Game 4, again on home ice, as he looks to help his team get in the win column and stave off elimination.
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AUSTIN, Texas — Texas has unveiled a formal plan to overhaul special education statewide, after federal officials found that services were for years illegally denied to students with disabilities.
The Texas Education Agency released a draft plan in January. It conducted 100-plus feedback focus groups with students, parents, teachers and school administrators before releasing Tuesday’s final plan.
It calls for increasing special education staffing, providing better special education training for teachers and creating more tools for parents of children with suspected disabilities.
Texas also will assist school districts in identifying and helping thousands of students who were previously denied services.
The U.S. Department of Education previously concluded that Texas school districts, for more than a decade beginning in 2004, illegally capped the number of special education students at 8.5 per cent of total enrolment.
More than a dozen tractor-trailers lined up beneath a Detroit-area freeway overpass to aid police trying to help a man contemplating suicide.
Michigan State Police Lt. Michael Shaw said troopers received a call early Tuesday about the man standing on an overpass above Interstate 696 in Huntington Woods. As officers routed traffic away, they directed truckers to drive into positions to shorten the fall if the man jumped.
Thirteen trucks lined the freeway as police dealt with the man. The incident lasted about four hours until he walked off to waiting officers and to seek medical help.
Shaw says troopers typically work with truckers during such incidents, but it's unusual to have so many involved. He adds there are "many other options out there aside from taking your own life."
April 28 Tapimmune Inc-
* Tapimmune announces change in management and board of directors
* Tapimmune -on april 27, 2017, Dr. John Bonfiglio resigned as chief operating officer, president and director of Tapimmune to pursue other opportunities
* Tapimmune Inc - in connection with Bonfiglio's resignation, size of board was reduced from seven members to six members
* Tapimmune Inc - Wilson, was appointed to serve as company's president due to vacancy created by bonfiglio's resignation Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Sunrisers Hyderabad paceman Billy Stanlake will miss the rest of the Indian Premier League season due to a fractured finger.
The Australia international did the damage while fielding during a four-run defeat to Chennai Super Kings on Sunday.
Stanlake, who played for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the 2017 IPL, will play no further part in the tournament.
The lofty quick has taken five wickets in four matches for Sunrisers and scored the winning runs off the last ball against Mumbai Indians.
Stanlake is due to join Yorkshire for the T20 Blast, which starts in July.
An effort to bring the U.S. Navy closer to the people comes to Montana. A Navy Admiral is in Missoula doing community engagement and outreach so communities without a nearby sea can better understand the navy and the way of life it protects Since the navy is concentrated along our coasts, a vast majority of Americans don't get the chance to interact with the them.
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Oil the size of a football sits on the beach in Waveland in 2010. Oil continued to wash ashore in Harrison and Hancock counties causing some beaches to be closed. Tim Isbell Sun Herald File
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Migos and Drake have released a collaborative video for their Culture II collaboration “Walk It Talk It.” It’s a parody of classic ’70s Soul Train episodes, and features an appearance by Jamie Foxx as host Ron Delirious. There’s lots of go-go dancing and roller skating, and an incredible fake mustache for Quavo, who attempts some Temptations-like moves. You’ll have to stick around until about two-and-a-half minutes in to glimpse Drake’s provocative ‘do. Previously, Migos released a video for the Pharrell-produced Culture II single “Stir Fry.” Watch the “Walk It Talk It” clip below.
– This week’s episode of Impact Wrestling went down a notch in the ratings, with viewership slipping as well. Thursday’s episode brought in a 0.05 rating in the 18 – 49 demographic, down a tick from last week’s 0.05. The total audience for the episode was 251,000, off 5% from last week’s 264,000. The demo rating back to the same number the show has had since late August. Meanwhile, the viewership was the lowest since the September 14th episode had 239,000.
Impact did not rank among the top 150 cable originals for the night per Showbuzz Daily.
Cape mulch piles pose threat amid brush fire season
More than six months after Hurricane Irma hit Southwest Florida, mulch piles are accumulated in a neighborhood off Santa Barbara Boulevard.
The city hired a contractor to clean up the debris in September.
Cape Coral Residents Stephen Margolin and Ed Conrad agreed the both agreed the mulch piles could be a problem.
“If one were ever to set a fire or something that’s going to be a mess,” Conrad said.
Crews worked to extinguish multiple brush fires during the 2017 brush fire season in Cape Coral. One of the fires was near Del Prado Boulevard and Kismet Parkway.
Margolin expressed his concern as fire season gets underway.
“I worked hard for my home,” Margolin said. “I don’t want to lose it over a fire you know.”
WINK News reached out to the City of Cape Coral to find out if there are plans to remove leftover piles, but have yet to receive a comment.
Reporter: Andrea Henderson
Writer: Rachel Ravina
A study says that music gives you that same pleasure that drugs, sex and even food gives you! Over two days in a double-blind study, and instructed them to bring to the lab “two music recordings that reliably produced intense feelings, including but not limited to the sensation of chills.”
The study gathered evidence in two ways: by asking the subject questions about how they were enjoying the music, and by measuring their muscle movements. Researchers said, “we conclude that endogenous opioids are critical to experiencing both positive and negative emotions in music, and that music uses the same reward pathways as food, drug and sexual pleasure.”
BELLINGHAM — Gov. Jay Inslee granted a reprieve Thursday to a Bellingham man sentenced to death for the rape and murder of Kristy Lynn Ohnstad.
Clark Richard Elmore killed his girlfriend’s 14-year-old daughter, Kristy, in a rust-colored van south of Lake Samish in April 1995. He raped her, choked her until she passed out, drove a metal skewer through her skull, beat her with a sledgehammer, and dumped her body in the woods off Nulle Road.
Kristy wasn’t found for…
Tower Bridge swooped late to win the Nathaniel Lacy & Partners Solicitors Novice Hurdle, the opening event of the inaugural Dublin Racing Festival at Leopardstown.
The Joseph O'Brien-trained runner was the outsider of the seven-strong field and J J Slevin had him switched off at the back of the pack as Paul Townend set out to make all on 7-4 favourite Fabulous Saga.
The latter had built up a substantial lead and was still five lengths clear with three to jump, but Dicey O'Reilly was leading the chase and Fabulous Saga was clearly out of gas coming to the last.
It looked as though Jetz had stolen the advantage up the inside, but Slevin delivered the 25-1 winner down the middle of the track on the run to the line and Tower Bridge kept responding, eventually shading it on the line.
It was a first Grade 1 victory for JJ Slevin.
Sweaty Betty's wrote: I disagree Nicky, I think that a top team needs a top quality hooker first and foremost. It is no coincidence that the four semi-finalists all have better hookers than we do, it is also notable that in the last two NRL Grand Finals both winning hookers were outstanding.
And we won last years Grand Final and this years WCC with Sam Powell at hooker. He should be given the 9 shirt imo and Micky Mac asked to provide cover at both hooker and loose forward in a role similar to Milner at Cas. I think our game plan shackles our hookers a little rather then them lacking the skills to play what's in front of them more often.I don't disagree that we'll need to look at it at some point (unless Ganson takes any need away) but for me it's well down the list of priorities at present.
For months, Attorney General Jeff Sessions has endured a public thrashing … over nothing. He broke no laws, breached no ethical rules, and “colluded” with no one. Nonetheless, he was maligned and vilified by those who sought to impugn his honesty and integrity for what now seems, in retrospect, to be nothing more than partisan politics.
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Apple's stock is trading 2% lower on Monday, part of a broader tech selloff led by Facebook. In addition, a small chorus of analysts say they are lowering their iPhone X sales estimates because the phone is too expensive.
Late Wednesday night, Greenville Chief of Police Justin Lovvorn tweeted out that there is an 18-year-old in custody for attempted murder.
Jamoney Moore, 18, was arrested and charged with Attempted Murder after he admitted to shooting an 18-year-old victim.
According to Lovvorn, officers arrived on the scene and found the 18-year-old gunshot victim, who has since been transferred to a Birmingham hospital, and is now listed in stable condition.
Lovvorn's tweet stated that there was a shooting in the area of Perdue Place in Greenville. Officers responded to a shooting in progress around 7 p.m.
Investigators believe the conflict was between two groups that began arguing and eventually exchanged gunfire.
The investigation is still ongoing.
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March 19 (Reuters) - CASTELLUM AB:
* CASTELLUM INVESTS SEKM 307 FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF UNIQUE PROPERTY IN CENTRAL STOCKHOLM
* FULLY LEASED, INVESTMENT IS ASSESSED TO GENERATE AN ANNUAL RENTAL INCOME OF SEKM 40. Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
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Suspected pirates kidnapped 12 of 14 crew members on board Dutch cargo vessel FWN Rapide near the Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Ships & Ports reported, citing vessel owner ForestWave Navigation BV.
According to Bloomberg, the incident occurred April 21 as the vessel was nearing Port Harcourt in Nigeria’s oil region, the online publication reported on its website yesterday.
The ship owner is working with domestic and international authorities to contact the missing crew and secure their return, while the two other members are safe, it said.
A Toronto hospital and research centre fired dozens of employees for alleged misuse of its employee benefits plan.
St. Michael’s Hospital spokesperson Leslie Shepherd said in a statement Tuesday that 31 employees were fired after $200,000 in irregularities was discovered during a routine audit.
“The hospital takes its role as custodian of the public trust very seriously,” the hospital said. “St. Michael’s has a strict policy for its health benefits plan.”
Doctors are not covered by the health-care plan.
St. Michael’s is one of the top 15 research hospitals in Canada. It is home to the Li Ka Shing Knowledge institute. Known as the “Urban Angel,” the Catholic hospital was founded in 1892 by the Sisters of St. Joseph.
It has provided medical education for health-care professionals in 27 academic disciplines.
“We are continuing to work with SunLife, our benefits administrator, to ensure a thorough investigation,” the hospital said.
Starting on October 1st, the Sunny Hills Library will have extended hours. The new hours provide citizens with 36 hours of access to the facility. The new hours are as follows:
Monday 9am-3pm
Tuesday 9am-6pm closed from 12-1pm
Wednesday 9am-6pm closed from 12-1pm
Thursday 9am-6pm closed from 12-1pm
Friday 9am-3pm
The Unified School District of Antigo School Board detailed a plan to consolidate their schools in a letter to the district Tuesday. The plan would see 8th grade move to Antigo High School, 4th and 5th grades move to Antigo Middle School, and 4K through 3rd grades organize into the East, West, and North Elementary schools.
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April 3 Russia's agriculture holding company Ros Agro Plc (Rusagro) says:
* Decided to expand its pork project in Tambov region, approved in November 2016. As a result, production capacity increase to 85,000 tonnes of pork in live weight per year from 53,000 tonnes, compound feed production capacity will expand to up to 740,000 tonnes per year;
* Capital expenditures will rise to 12 billion roubles ($213.1 million), which is 54 percent higher than initially required;
* First commercial production of 46,000 tonnes should start in 2019 and full capacity is expected to be reached in 2021. Further company coverage: ($1 = 56.3208 roubles) (Reporting by Moscow Newsroom)
SAN ANTONIO - A homeless man is accused of stealing an SUV from a hotel and later crashing it.
Police said the man took the SUV from the Hyatt on Losoya Street. Officers spotted it on Ashby Place near Woodlawn Avenue soon after, but chose not to chase him.
Minutes later, police received a call for a rollover at Brooklyn Avenue and St. Mary’s Street. The man had crashed the SUV.
The man was taken into custody.
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SPARKS vs.STORM
When: Saturday, 2 p.m.
Where: Staples Center
TV: ESPN
Tickets: www.sparks.wnba.com
Sparks key players: Nneka Ogwumike (WNBA MVP, 19.7 ppg, 9.1 rpg), Candace Parker (Finals MVP 15.3 ppg, 4.9 apg).
Storm key players: Breanna Stewart (WNBA Rookie of the Year, 18.3 ppg, 9.3 rpg), Sue Bird (12.8 ppg, 5.8 apg).
Outlook: This is the season opener for both teams and the WNBA debut for the 2017 season as well. Sparks coach Brian Agler will be having a reunion of sorts. Prior to taking the job with the Sparks two seasons ago, he was the coach of the Storm for seven years, winning the WNBA title with them in 2010. The Sparks went 1-2 in the preseason, winning their final game against the San Antonio Stars 73-59. The Storm went 1-1 in the preseason, most recently losing 72-55 to the Mercury. Seattle will be back home 24 hours after their opener against the Sparks for their home opener against the Indiana Fever on Sunday.
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HOUSTON - Getting over the Rockets' loss to the Warriors in the Western Conference Finals is going to take some time for coach Mike D'Antoni and general manager Daryl Morey. After finishing up exit interviews with the players, both talked about their pride in this year's team and their hopes for the future in the video above.
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- An accident on Castleton Avenue and Dongan Street in West Brighton has FDNY units on scene.
The accident, which occurred at approximately 4:02, according to the FDNY, caused at least one injury.
One patient was in stable condition but was not transported to a hospital as of 4:30, according to an FDNY spokesman
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Cranky customers were swarming the pharmacy-benefit managers, when our July 2016 cover story warned that a big change was afoot.
We warned that Express Scripts Holding (ticker: ESRX) and the Caremark unit of CVS Health (CVS) could see their profits narrow. (See “Pharmacy-Benefit Managers Under Pressure,” July 23, 2016.)...
Out with chunky sweaters, layered tops and puffer coats and in with spring-ready dresses!
Even if it still feels like a polar vortex where you live, it'll only be mere weeks until you can break out those floral frocks, warm-weather maxis and more. Cali-based celebrities are already driving the trend, with Reese Witherspoon and Olivia Culpo donning their go-to looks: tea and sheer dresses, respectively. Of course, there are ways to make even simple dress trends your own—and we show you how below.
Before buyer's remorse sets it, feel a little bit at ease knowing the following picks ring in under $100. Think of it as a seasonal splurge you deserve!
This is official notification that the Regular School Board Meeting that is scheduled for February 16, 2017, at 6pmCT will be held at the Adair County High School Library, 526 Indian Drive, Columbia, KY, instead of the Adair County Board of Education Conference Room. This meeting is considered a Special Regular School Board Meeting due to the change in location.
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New logo for Sterling Seacrest Partners, a merger of Savannah's Seacrest Partners and Atlanta's Sterling Risk Advisors, which becomes effective July 1. Savannah-based Seacrest Partners Inc. has announced it will merge with Atlanta-based Sterling Risk Advisors Inc. and operate as Sterling Seacrest Partners Inc., effective July 1. The merged firm will employ more than 150 insurance agents and service team members with six offices in Savannah, Atlanta and Columbus; Hilton Head Island, S.C., and Little Rock, Ark. "We are thrilled to combine forces with Sterling Risk Advisors, a firm that shares our passion for a client-first approach and a deeply rooted commitment to the communities we serve," said Seacrest President David Paddison.
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Trey Songz was booked for a felony on Monday morning, E! News can confirm.
This stems from the claims made last month when the singer was accused of hitting a woman in the face during NBA All-Star weekend. The performer's accuser was later granted a temporary restraining order against him.
TMZ now reports that Songz turned himself in to the LAPD alongside his attorney Shawn Holley. He was booked just after 6 a.m. and released at 8 a.m. after posting $50,000 bond.
Just before turning himself in on Monday morning, Songz took to Twitter to deny the assault claims in a message to his social media followers.
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Remember when everyone you know painted one out of every four walls in their home a dark “shocking” color? We are happy to announce that we’re past the accent-wall stage, and can finally move onto full drench. With Prince’s new official Pantone shade, “Love Symbol #2,” you now have permission to paint every wall of your house — inside and out — the legend’s signature purple.
Laurie Pressman, the Pantone Color Institute’s vice-president, said in a statement, “Love Symbol #2 is emblematic of Prince’s distinctive style. Long associated with the purple family, Love Symbol #2 enables Prince’s unique purple shade to be consistently replicated and maintain the same iconic status as the man himself.” The Prince Pantone comes eight months after Pantone made “greenery” the official color of 2017.
Memorialize the Artist by painting your house all purple. That is, if you haven’t, for some reason, done it already.
Deputies confirm two cars were stuck under water in Spartanburg County Tuesday evening.
The cars were under water in an area on Cedar Street at Larch Circle.
Deputies say there were three people total in the vehicles, all of which should be okay.
No further details were released.
FOX Carolina is working to learn more.
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Landon Cassill is back in a Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series car.
Cassill, who had been racing full-time at the Cup level since 2011, found himself without a ride ahead of the 2018 season.
But following the news that Jeffrey Earnhardt and StarCom Racing have parted ways after the Auto Club 400, the 28-year-old has found a new home. He will pilot the No. 00 USFRA.org Chevrolet Camaro at Martinsville Speedway in his first race of the year this weekend. He will also compete for the team at Texas Motor Speedway after Easter.
Cassill has 259 career MENCS starts with a best result of fourth in 2014 at Talladega Superspeedway.
A former Hillsboro City Schools bus driver and a man were killed in a rollover crash Saturday in southwest Ohio, but authorities say a small child survived.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol said the accident occurred around 5 p.m. on a snow-slicked road in Greene County’s Spring Valley Township. The truck hit a sign and then a tree before overturning.
The 49-year-old driver, Carl Perry, of Xenia, died at the scene, while 73-year-old passenger Linda Davis, of Xenia, a former Hillsboro bus driver, died at a hospital. The state patrol says neither victim wore seatbelts.
An unidentified female child in a safety seat was taken to a Dayton Children’s Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
The state patrol said alcohol does not appear to be a factor in the crash.
Spring Valley Township is about 20 miles (32 kilometers) southeast of Dayton.
A man caught on camera waving for help inside a burning London apartment building has been rescued after being trapped for nearly 12 hours.
The man, believed to be in his 50s, was trapped inside the Grenfell Tower while the fire rapidly spread through the 24-storey complex.
Those watching helplessly below filmed the man waving what appears to be a jumper to attract rescue teams below.
Fire fighters were able to reach the man and pull him to safety.
A woman has been rescued by firefighters after a wall collapsed on her vehicle in North Fremantle.
The incident occurred just before 1pm at corner of Stirling Highway and Coventry Parade.
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A DFES spokesperson has told WAtoday the collapsed wall fell onto one vehicle which had one person, a woman, inside.
The woman was freed from the vehicle shortly before 1.30pm and she is being treated by paramedics.
Her condition is not yet known.
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SINGAPORE - Roads in the downtown and Central Business District areas will be closed for this Sunday's (Aug 20) Safra Singapore Bay Run & Army Half Marathon, affecting 21 SBS Transit services.
The 21 services are: Services 10, 11, 14, 16, 30, 56, 57, 70M, 100, 111, 130, 131, 133, 158, 162M,
186, 195, 196, 400, 402 and 502.
Three bus services - 11, 400 and 202 - will start operations later, from 10.15am that day.
The affected bus services will skip stops along streets including Bayfront Avenue, Beach Road, Collyer Quay and Robinson Road from 5.30am on Sunday.
Services will resume their normal routes from 10am to noon.
The run is in its 25th year, according to Safra's website.
This year's run sees a new NS50 Team Run category, to mark 50 years of National Service and celebrate the event's Silver Jubilee.
An elephant in Namibia trampled and killed a man who was part of a hunting group this past weekend, the Associated Press reported, citing the Namibia Press Agency.
Jose Monzalvez, a 46-year-old from Argentina, was on a private hunting trip 43 miles outside of the small town of Kalkfeld when he was killed on Saturday.
The elephant apparently saw the group of professional trophy hunters ― two of whom were Argentine and three Namibian ― from afar and charged the group before they had time to set up, aim and shoot, Namibian media reported.
Police said Monzalvez had a hunting permit and his family has been notified.
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GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- Funeral services are Saturday, Feb. 10 for a 16-year-old found dead in Kalamazoo in what police say is a homicide.
Services for Mujey Dumbuya are 11 a.m. at Eastern Avenue Christian Reformed Church, 514 Eastern Ave. SE.
Visitation is 12-2 p.m. and 4-6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9 at the church.
Mujey's went missing Jan. 24 after heading to a bus stop to catch a city bus to East Kentwood High School.
Her body was found in the 800 block of North Prairie Avenue Sunday, Jan. 28 by two people walking in the area.
Relatives of slain 16-year-old call for justice at candlelight vigil
× Armed man barricaded in Hillcrest home prompts police standoff
SAN DIEGO – Police blocked off streets in Hillcrest after an armed man barricaded himself in a home Wednesday morning.
San Diego police were called to the intersection of 4th and Pennsylvania avenues around 8:30 a.m.
The fire department was heading to the area to assist police.
People asked to avoid the area.
No other information was provided.
This story is developing.
[MILAN] European shares rose near 4-week highs on Monday following gains in Asian markets overnight and helped by strength among financial and industrial stocks.
The pan-European STOXX 600 index inched up 0.2 per cent by 0812 GMT, with banks leading sectoral gainers up 0.6 per cent, following a deal last week on new global banking regulations.
The STOXX 600 has recovered part of the losses suffered in November but remains 2 per cent below the two-year highs hit at the start of last month.
Top gainers on the STOXX were Steinhoff, which rose 13 per cent to break three sessions of dramatic losses stemming from its discovery of accounting irregularities, and Italian defence contractor Leonardo, up 3 per cent following an upbeat note from Goldman Sachs.
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Elsewhere, Bayer shares were 0.7 per cent higher, brushing off a report that EU antitrust regulators are expected to warn the group in the coming weeks that its planned takeover of US seed maker Monsanto may hurt competition.
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Alcides Escobar hit a two-run double as part of a six-run sixth inning and the Kansas City Royals beat the San Francisco Giants 8-1 on Tuesday night. Jorge Bonifacio drove in three runs and snapped an 0-for-13 drought, Alex Gordon added two hits and two runs, while Whit Merrifield had a bases-loaded triple to help Kansas City to a win in its first appearance at AT&T Park since the 2014 World Series.
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× Police: Man pulls out knife, assaults juvenile walking home from school
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A juvenile was assaulted while she was walking home from school in the area of Deadrick Avenue and Pendleton Street in Orange Mound Monday, according to the Memphis Police Department.
The victim told police she was walking home when a man pulled out a knife and forced her to walk to an abandoned house located in the 3100 block of Radford Road where he assaulted her.
The suspect was wearing a black hoodie, black pants, gray camouflage boxers and black and blue shoes when the crime took place.
He is wanted for aggravated rape and kidnapping.
No arrests have been made.
This is an ongoing investigation.
Anyone with information can call Crime Stoppers at (901)-528-CASH.
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The 2018 Lakewood Sister Cities International Festival at SummerFest is looking for vendors to host a booth at this outstanding event on July 14th at Fort Steilacoom Park in Lakewood. Over 30,000 attended this event in 2017. It continues to grow every year. We hope to hear from you soon as spaces fill up fast! Please contact Michael Lacadie at mrl364@aol.com or 253.588.8967 for an application.
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The Head Office of Perpetual Treasuries Limited, the primary dealer at the center of the Central Bank treasury bond scam, is currently being searched by officers of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID).
The office which is located in the Parkland Building at Park Street, Colombo 02 is being searched by the CID after obtaining a search warrant.
FROM THE BBC: North Korea promises to test missiles on a weekly basis.
Why?
Its aim is to be able to put a nuclear warhead on an intercontinental ballistic missile that can reach targets around the world, including the US.
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HARPURSVILLE, N.Y. — The long-awaited arrival of April the giraffe’s baby in upstate New York has made Animal Adventure Park the second most live-viewed channel in YouTube’s history.
YouTube says April’s livestream had more than 232 million live views and 7.6 billion minutes of live watch time since February, second only to League of Legends eSports, which has been around since 2012.
READ MORE: April the giraffe gives birth before online audience of over 1 million people
The not-yet-named male baby giraffe was running around with its mother within three hours of birth Saturday at the private zoo in Harpursville, a village 130 miles (210 kilometers) northwest of New York City.
WATCH: Calgary Zookeeper give insight on April the giraffe
Animal Adventure Park owner Jordan Patch says the baby is healthy and April is recovering “perfectly.”
READ MORE: What will April the giraffe’s calf be named? You can help decide
April and the baby will be introduced to the public when the park opens for the season next month.
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Donald Trump used his State of the Union address to take credit for the stock market’s robust rally in the first year of his presidency. But might the weight of political history give him less to crow about in 2018?
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A look at the career of Ant McPartlin, from his PJ & Duncan days to TV royalty - all with his best friend Declan Donnelly.
EU probes Italian bridge loan to struggling Alitalia airline
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union is opening an investigation to see if Italy was within its rights to give struggling airline Alitalia a $1.1 billion bridge loan last year.
Alitalia was placed under bankruptcy protection last May and received 900 million euros in loans from the authorities to keep operating until a sale could be completed.
The EU Commission said in a statement Monday that its "current view is that the state loan may constitute state aid," and will further examine whether it is illegal.
In what was either a genius troll or the result of sheet music getting mixed up, the house band at the Grammys celebrated Megadeth’s win for Best Metal Performance for “Dystopia” by playing Metallica’s classic “Master of Puppets” as the band took the stage. Lead singer Dave Mustaine, who gave the group’s acceptance speech, did not show any signs of being upset, unless that air guitar he was doing while wending his way toward the podium was disingenuous.
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Boeing to Issue Layoff Notices to Hundreds of Employees
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Boeing will issue hundreds of layoff notices to engineers in Washington state this week.
The Daily Herald reported Monday (https://goo.gl/BWosp) that a memo from the company’s vice president of engineering for Boeing Commercial Airplanes John Hamilton says the cuts are necessary to stay competitive.
Hamilton also said in the memo that more cuts in engineering could come later this year.
In just over the past year, Boeing Commercial Airplanes reduced its workforce by more than 9,000, mainly through buyouts and retirements.
At the end of March, the division employed nearly 74,200 people, down from over 83,000 at the end of 2015.
Hyderabad: Demanding Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao prove his innocence by ordering a CBI probe into the land scams that have surfaced recently, TS TD MLA A. Revanth Reddy on Wednesday put forth several questions to the CM.
He said that due to failure of the CID to properly probe gangster Nayeemuddin’s criminal activities, the Eamcet-2 paper leakage, Bodhan commercial tax evasion scam, Indiramma Housing and Chief Minister Relief Fund scam, the people of Telangana cannot again expect a thorough investigation from CID.
Mr Reddy said that due to involvement of several officials of both the state and Central governments and various agencies in the Miyapur land scam, it would be better for the CM to order a CBI probe so that he comes out clean from various allegations.
Mr Reddy also wanted to know whether law and order police or CID Officials are involved in the investigation as there are conflicting statements on the issue.
Renfroe is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Phillies.
Renfroe is just 1-for-9 with six strikeouts over his last two starts, so he'll get the day off to gather himself. Matt Szczur is starting in right field for him, batting seventh.
Following his appointment as Chief Whip last night, Donegal Deputy Joe Mc Hugh said he is confident that this Government with Leo Varadkar at the helm will help him in his efforts to secure more for the people o Donegal.
Deputy McHugh has been given special responsibility for the Gaeltacht as part of his appointment.
That’s been welcomed by Conradh na Gaeilge, who say it’s encouraging that the new Taoiseach has given his public support for recognition for the rights of Irish speakers on both sides of the border.
The family of Sue Owen would like to express our sincere gratitude for the love that was shown to us during mom’s passing. Your love and expressions of sympathy shown by your prayers, visits, calls, food, floral gifts, cards, and other acts of kindness was so comforting in our time of sorrow. Mom was a special person to many and she will always be remembered for her warm smile, endless love, and her love of cooking.
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WASHINGTON — A pro-Trump group is airing ads in a dozen Republican-held congressional districts seeking support for the party's limping health care overhaul drive.
The ads come during a two-week congressional recess that's seen numerous GOP lawmakers endure stormy town hall meetings attended by supporters of President Barack Obama's health care law. They are running in districts from Pennsylvania to Arizona.
America First Policies says it is sinking $3 million into TV spots and internet commercials. The group is run by former Trump White House and campaign staffers.
President Donald Trump and GOP leaders want to repeal Obama's law. Leaders averted a planned House vote on their legislation last month because of Republican opposition.
In addition to Purism working on their GNOME-based interface with their PureOS GNU/Linux on their upcoming Librem 5 smartphone as well as supporting KDE Plasma Mobile as another option, they will also be supporting the UBPorts community Ubuntu Touch work on this privacy-minded Linux smartphone.Purism is announcing this morning that UBPorts' Ubuntu Touch will be an option for the Librem 5 smartphone built off the i.MX8 platform and with these phones still expected to begin shipping next year.It will be interesting to see how far along UBPorts Ubuntu Touch is by this time next year considering they are still running on a dated 15.04 base and trying to transition to Ubuntu 16.04 The news release about this collaboration between UBPorts and Purism can be found now on their blog
A year and a half ago, a Bay Area man was told kidney failure would take his life. Now, Wilson Du is training for cross-state bicycle rides like an athlete. "Typically, I will bike at least twice a week for three to five hours," Du said. While biking to most might not seem like a big feat, for Du, that schedule once seemed impossible.
Houston native Beyonce is joining forces with her rap star husband Jay-Z for the On the Run II Tour.The power couple is making a stop in Houston on Sept. 15 at NRG Stadium.Beyonce announced the tour dates on social media last week.The OTR II tour is a play on their 2014 tour name, On the Run.The tour includes 21 stops in the U.S. with two Texas shows. The tour kicks off June 6 in the U.K. with their first stop in the states on July 25 in Cleveland, Ohio.Tickets go on sale this morning at Live Nation
A documentary that involves Coastal Carolina assistant track coach Zola Budd Pieterse, pictured in 2010, will be shown on the Coastal Carolina campus Wednesday. Wally Skalij MCT
In a piece on the Top basketball leagues in the world outside the NBA, ESPN has ranked the Israeli Basketball Premier League at number 13, just under Australia’s National Basketball League (NBL).
But it’s what is written about Israel that brings a smile to my face.
13. Israeli Basketball Premier League While the money in Israel is relatively low outside of the two traditional power clubs, Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Jerusalem, no league in the world is able to garner so many players for salaries often well beneath their market value. This is largely because Israel is an exceptionally desirable place to live for the majority of Americans and foreign players. Money is always paid on time, players are treated well by both the clubs and fans, and the quality of life in Israel is very good.
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The LEGO store in Liverpool ONE is giving away FREE 2018 calendars.
The calendars have proved so popular they are being restocked, with a new batch arriving today (Monday, December 11).
All you have to do to claim one is spend £15 or more on a purchase of LEGO at the Liverpool ONE LEGO store.
The calendars contain all sorts of monthly offers that are available to redeem at LEGO stores throughout 2018.
They include FREE LEGO toys, double points, Duplo sets, a Lego toy in the week of your birthday and more.
The 2017 LEGO calendar gave away Ninjago keyrchain, an Easter Lego chicken man, a LEGO storage box, a LEGO passport, a Lego sticker sheet, a Halloween Lego toy and a chance to enter the December sweepstake.
Except in the minds of EDiots, fake democrats & stinking hypocrites; there can be no sour grapes or bitterness by or from anyone who survives an assassination attempt by soldiers sent to kill in a #BloodyCoup by #Mnangagwa & #Chiwenga, whose murderous history speaks for itself!
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The threat of freezing temps and the hard cold weather isn’t over just yet this season. There are 5 things you should think about with this tough cold weather:
Protect yourself and those around you. Wear hats and gloves, stay dry and, stay out of the wind. Also, check on children and the elderly regularly. Bring your pets inside or make sure animals have warm shelter when the weather is predicted to be below 40•F. Check your outside pipes. Cover those uninsulated pipes and have outside faucets drip to avoid breaking. Know your cold plants and cover sensitive plants with old sheets or burlap secured with clothespins. Avoid using plastic to cover plants. Know your fire safety! Follow directions with all heaters and only use safe inside heating sources. Of course, pay super close attention to any open flames.
Use extra special precautions and protect you and your family in these cold temps! Stay warm this season!
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Poland’s gross domestic product grew by 2.7 percent year-on-year in the fourth quarter of 2016, according to a flash estimate published by the Central Statistical Office (GUS). The quarter-to-quarter growth was at 1.7 percent.
Economists had expected the GDP growth in Q3 to be lower, at 2.5 percent y/y.
GUS will publish full data on Q4 GDP growth on February 28.
Real Madrid are said to be interesting in taking the pair to the Bernabeu as they plan a huge overhaul of their squad following a disappointing season in La Liga.
Hazard has been linked with a move to Real over the last two transfer windows and it is said that he has always dreamed of becoming a Galactico.
Los Blancos are also in the market for a new shot-stopper and Courtois, formerly of Atletico Madrid, is keen to return to the Spanish capital, where his wife and children reside.
If Real come knocking in the summer, and with Chelsea possibly set to miss out of Champions League football next year, then Gallas wants to see his old side let the duo move on.
PORTAGE, Ind. — The National Park Service has reopened three beaches at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore after tests showed no significant traces of a potentially carcinogenic chemical from a U.S. Steel Corp. wastewater spill.
The park service says water and beach sand samples taken last week came back below laboratory reporting limits for hexavalent chromium, so it reopened the beaches Monday afternoon.
The Environmental Protection Agency says U.S. Steel resumed full operations Monday at its Midwest Plant in Portage, about 30 miles east of Chicago. The company began a gradual restart there Friday, three days after an expansion joint failed, allowing wastewater containing the chemical to flow into the wrong treatment plant at the Portage complex. That wastewater eventually flowed into Burns Waterway at a point about 100 yards from Lake Michigan.
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On Saturday morning a couple was found dead next to their vehicle on Interstate 4, which contained three young children that were alive and unharmed. The Volusia County Sheriff's Office has identified the married couple as 32-year-old Daniel Kelsey and 30-year-old Heather Kelsey of Ormond Beach.
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Woman convicted for charging $514K on boss's credit cards
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (AP) — A federal jury has convicted a Virginia woman on fraud and tax charges after prosecutors said she charged over a half-million dollars on her boss's credit cards.
Sherea Darnell is a former manager at a Williamsburg eye care center. Prosecutors say she used the doctor's credit cards to charge some $514,000 in personal transactions, including her son's preschool tuition.
The jury heard from prosecutors that she also took over $90,000 in cash advances from the credit cards, using it to hire maid services and buy clothing and airline tickets. Authorities say that after her resignation from the eye center, Darnell continued to use her boss's cards until the doctor finally discovered the fraud.
Darnell faces a maximum penalty of 30 years. Sentencing is set for October.
People from across the region have been bowling at Skyline Lanes for years but not many know how, or where, the bowling alley got its start. The original bowling alley sat atop a hill on Ohio 160, which earned the name Skyline for its view of town.
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Arch-Blairite John McTernan, February 2016: “The idiots in Momentum will destroy themselves before they destroy Labour… It’s war. Well it was always a war, really… Trying to sneak enemies of the Labour Party in through the back door as Momentum plan is the surest way to find out that the “the broad mainstream of Labour Party grassroots” do not welcome collusion with their electoral enemies. It is indeed a golden rule of politics – never underestimate the stupidity of your opponents.”
Top Corbynista John McTernan, August 2017: “Momentum is within the Labour Party, it’s made up of members of the Labour Party… there’s lots of energy amongst Momentum members… They’re adding something, some richness to the Labour Party that’s not in any other political party in Britain or even in Europe at the moment so it’s a very interesting initiative… I’m a member of Momentum myself, I joined it because of the energy around that movement.”
“RuPaul’s Drag Race” has been renewed for season 10, Deadline reports.
The reality drag competition has been breaking records since its 2009 debut on Logo. The show had a record-breaking debut with its move to VH1, bringing in the most viewers in the show’s history for its season nine premiere.
“As we celebrate a Decade of Drag, we’ll continue to tell universal stories of the tenacity of the human spirit,” RuPaul said in a statement. “Now more than ever, we rely on the power of love, laughter and creativity to combat fear and darkness.”
It’s official! #DragRace is hitting a decade of Drag! Come through Season 10! 🙌💅 https://t.co/2mYtz8e3Fs — RuPaul’s Drag Race (@RuPaulsDragRace) April 13, 2017
VH1, MTV and Logo president Chris McCarthy said in a statement,“It’s been amazing to see the show get its highest season ever on a whole new night on a whole new network,” McCarthy said. “We brought in a whole new set of audience that is loving the show.”
Season 10 is scheduled to premiere in March 2018.
WEST VIRGINIA (WOAY)- After a rough winter, it’s time to celebrate the first day of spring with a treat!
Dairy Queen’s website said various locations will be giving away free small vanilla ice cream cones tomorrow, March 20th.
The promotion is limited to one cone per person and will be honored at all non-mall locations, company officials said.
In addition to free ice cream, Dairy Queen locations will be collecting donations for the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.
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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit hasn't slowed down since its pilot way back in 1999. While the hit crime show, which, monumentally, celebrated its 400th episode on February 8, consistently blessed us with the investigative dream team of Lt. Olivia Benson (Mariska Hargitay) and Det. Elliot Stabler (Christopher Meloni), it's also given work to plenty of actors for at least one episode — whether they were already big stars or just starting out. Here's a sample of that: 16 guest stars (all dudes, of course) whose creepy characters freaked us out.
× Man arrested for lewd acts after allegedly sending messages to adult posing as young girl
OKLAHOMA CITY – Authorities in Oklahoma City arrested a man accused of sending lewd messages to someone he believed to be a young girl.
On May 28, officers with the Oklahoma City Police Department noticed a group of men in a heated conversation at the OnCue, located in the 7400 block of S. Sooner Rd.
One of the men flagged down an officer, and claimed that 46-year-old Michael Edwards was there to meet up with a 15-year-old girl he met online.
According to the arrest affidavit, Edwards said that he was “just up here to talk with the girl and that he wasn’t planning on doing anything sexual.”
However, officers arrested Edwards after looking through chat messages on his phone. Police say the person on the other end of those messages was not a young girl, but was actually an adult.
Edwards was arrested on complaints of indecent or lewd acts with a child under 16 and a violation of the Oklahoma Computer Crimes Act.
With last year’s debut of the Pixel phone, Google set its sights on delivering the best smartphone camera that money could buy. With the Pixel 2 , they’re expanding on that idea in new ways, including a portrait mode that doesn’t suck and gives really nice looking bokeh effects.
If you’re curious how Google made the camera that has been given the highest DxOMark score for a smartphone camera, then this 10-minute video is definitely something you should make room for in your lazy Friday afternoon.
The video is lengthy but it offers an insanely informative How It’s Made-style look at Google’s latest smartphone camera and it really goes to show what it takes to engineer a camera so small that’s capable of producing DSLR-quality images.
LSU forward Duop Reath picked up his second career SEC Player of the Week honor on Monday after leading the Tigers to victory against UNC-Wilmington on Sunday.
After an 11-day layoff, Reath and the Tigers defeated the Seahawks, 97-84.
Reath, a senior, came off the bench for the second consecutive game but finished with 30 points on 13-of-17 shooting while hitting one 3-pointer and 3-of-4 free throws. He also added five rebounds, one block and one steal in 27 minutes.
It was the second time Reath won SEC Player of the Week. He was also honored after his first LSU game last season when Reath had 23 points, 14 rebounds, three steals and three blocks against Wofford.
Reath and the Tigers take the floor again on Wednesday when LSU hosts Houston at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. Tip off is scheduled for 8 p.m.
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MONTREAL - A J.D. Power survey says passenger satisfaction with the performance of Canada's two largest airlines has grown in the past year.
Air Canada enjoyed the largest gain in satisfaction among traditional carriers in North America, rising 25 points to 734 on a 1,000-point scale.
WestJet scored 747 in the low-cost carrier segment, up from 736 a year ago.
Each Canadian airline ranked third overall in their respective segments.
Airline investments in newer planes, handling of luggage and cheaper fares drove a seventh straight year of improved customer satisfaction.
Alaska Airlines ranks highest among traditional carriers for the 11th consecutive year, while Southwest Airlines tops the low-cost carrier list for a second straight year.
Shingeki no Kyojin: Escape from Certain Death has unleashed a new gameplay trailer, easily confusing many fans of the franchise as to why the game was made into a visual novel when an action game would clearly be more fitting – not to mention the title’s graphic violence will likely be toned down since it is being released for the family-friendly Nintendo 3DS…
The visual novel, which will apparently feature an original story and several romantic relationships:
Shingeki no Kyojin: Escape from Certain Death can compel fans of the series with its text-based drama on March 30th for the 3DS.
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WICKLIFFE, Ohio - Wickliffe police are searching for four people who are accused of being involved in a smash-and-grab Saturday.
Officers were called at 3:30 a.m. to the 29000 block of Euclid Avenue by a man who saw a suspicious vehicle back into the business.
Once officers arrived, they noticed a white Dodge minivan had been used to smash into the Cash Mart as four people entered the business and stole the ATM machine.
The minivan was found with the engine still running and heavy rear end damage. The business had serious window and brick damage.
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Nicki Minaj will be the musical guest when Tina Fey hosts the season finale of “Saturday Live” on May 19th. And she teased on Twitter that one of her songs will be, quote, “[One] you never heard b4.”
She also talked about doing a world tour behind her new album, and said she’s considering doing meet and greets. But she added, quote, “Please don’t hold me to it.” ( Billboard)
WEST BROMWICH, England — Southampton moved out of the relegation zone and left West Bromwich Albion in deeper trouble in last place in the English Premier League by winning 3-2 at the Hawthorns on Saturday.
Goals from Mario Lemina and Jack Stephens turned the game around for Southampton in the final five minutes of the first half after Ahmed Hegazi's opener.
James Ward-Prowse sealed a 3-2 victory with a free kick in the second half, then Salomon Rondon pulled a goal back with a header in the 72nd minute.
But West Brom couldn't level and is four points from safety, while Southampton moved two points clear of the relegation zone.
The Golden State Warriors will host the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 of the NBA Finals for the fourth consecutive season Thursday night at Oracle Arena.
The Warriors are heavy favorites to beat the Cavs and repeat as champions, but they’ll be a bit short handed because Andre Iguodala won’t play in the series opener due to a leg injury.
For more on Iguodala, check out the “NESN Sports Today” video above, presented by People’s United Bank.
MERIDIAN -- Two students and a teacher at Rocky Mountain High School fell ill Wednesday morning.
West Ada School District spokesperson Eric Exline says two students fainted and their teacher felt woozy in a portable classroom.
The two students were picked up by their parents and were taken for medical attention. Exline says the teacher went home.
A hazmat team searched the classroom and found high levels of freon.
No word on what may have caused the high levels.
Students have been moved to a different classroom for the remainder of the week.
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April 20 Global advisory, broking and solutions firm Willis Towers Watson Plc named six executives to strengthen its global FINEX business.
Willis Towers appointed Jeremy Wall chairman of global FINEX and head of FINEX for all regions outside North America.
Jonathan Brooks has been named global head of FINEX client sight and innovation, operational strategy and market services.
Wall and Brooks will be based in London.
Anthony Dagostino has be appointed global head of cyber risk and Allison Barrett global head of FINEX financial institutions.
The financial services firm also appointed Olivia Cooper FINEX Great Britain regional leader.
Ken Ross, who will be based in New York, will serve on the global FINEX leadership team. (Reporting by Divya Grover in Bengaluru)
LOWELL, Mass. (AP) A minor league baseball team in Massachusetts is apologizing for a botched rendition of the Canadian national anthem at a recent game.
The Lowell Spinners in a social media statement Monday blamed Sunday’s substandard performance of ”O Canada” on an audio delay between the microphone and the speakers and the inexperience of a team employee singing in front of a large crowd.
The Single-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox was celebrating Canada Day and Canadian culture on Sunday.
The team employee volunteered to sing after the person who was supposed to perform the anthem cancelled at the last minute.
Spinners’ General Manager Shawn Smith tells The Sun of Lowell that the employee ”felt just terrible” and ”didn’t mean any disrespect in any way, shape or form.”
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A gas leak beneath westbound lanes of I-20 between Candler and Gresham, Georgia caused a section of the highway to buckle Monday morning. All westbound lanes have been closed.
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Motorists were told to exit the highway and use alternative routes until further notice, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported. One witness, Greg Phillips, told the paper he saw a motorcyclist crash when the road buckled.
Luckily, no cars hit the man after he fell off his bike. Paramedic Dennis Pierre Charles said that the biker had multiple fractures and “his leg was likely broken.”
Crews are still assessing the damage, reports WYFF. The bump in the road is about three feet high.
This is the second time a major highway in the Atlanta area has suffered some kind of disaster. The first one occurred just a few weeks ago when parts of I-85 collapsed due to fire.
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March 19 (Reuters) - INDATA SA:
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TWO charities have joined forces to hold a conference for blood cancer patients and their families.
National charity the Lymphoma Association will be working in partnership with Leukaemia Care to host the Patient Carer Conference in Portsmouth.
During the event, those attending will be able to hear from a range of expert speakers as well as people sharing their experiences of the illness. There will also be an opportunity to browse information stands.
Helen Mee, education and training manager at the Lymphoma Association, said: ‘This conference offers a wonderful opportunity for anyone affected by blood cancer to hear from medical experts and meet with others who have gone through a similar experience.’
The free conference is on October 14, in the Richmond Building at the University of Portsmouth, between 10am and 4pm. For more information visit lymphomas.org.uk/portsmouth.
This frame from surveillance video provided by the Washington State Patrol shows the suspect in a shooting rampage that killed five people at the Cascade Mall in Burlington, Wash. Authorities are seeking the public's help in identifying and locating the suspect, who remained at large Saturday.
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STRUTHERS, Ohio (WKBN) – Struthers wasted no time, scoring on its first play to take a 6-0 lead against Campbell.
Nick Adams scored on a 75-yard TD run for the quick strike.
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Baku. 13 March. REPORT.AZ/ U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he had replaced US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson with Central Intelligence Agency Director Mike Pompeo, and appointed Gina Haspel to lead the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA).
Report informs citing the US media.
Gina Haspel was last year appointed as the first ever female deputy director of CIA and has now made more history in her appointment to the highest position at the agency.
Notably, Gina Haspel has been working in agency since 1985. She has great work experience abroad. She worked as Deputy Director of the Foreign Intelligence Service and Anti-Terrorist Center.
March 29 Quorum Health Corp:
* Quorum Health Corp files for non-timely 10-K
* Quorum Health-not able to file annual report on form 10-K for year ended Dec 31, 2016 due to efforts to amend provisions of existing senior credit facility
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Motorists and other road users have re-echoed their appeal to relevant agencies to urgently carry out remedial work on the emerging gully at Ikpoba Hill that is threatening to severe the road.
They made the appeal on Monday while the vehicle that plunged into the gully was being removed.
Thomas Sadoh, who was on the spot while the vehicle was being removed has details.
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Alabama may be in for severe weather throughout the afternoon and into the evening.
Severe weather -- including large hail, damaging winds and tornadoes -- is "likely" today in parts of the state, according to the National Weather Service.
Storms are expected to evolve this afternoon and last into the evening ahead of a cold front.
NOAA's Storm Prediction Center has placed an enhanced severe weather risk across the northern half of the state, however the entire state faces a severe weather risk.
The Queen is to attend a service commemorating the 100th anniversary of the First World War bombing of a primary school in London's East End.
On June 13 1917, a daylight bomb from a German aircraft hit Upper North Street School in Poplar, killing 18 children, most of whom were aged between four and six.
The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh will join relatives of the children who died and community faith leaders at nearby All Saints Church for the memorial service.
They will also visit the site of the school in Tower Hamlets, which was rebuilt and reopened in 1928, and is now called Mayflower Primary School.
The deaths led to one of the biggest funerals the East End had seen. Thousands of people lined the streets as the children were taken to their final resting place.
The Queen's grandfather King George V sent a personal note expressing his sorrow over the loss of "young innocent lives", which was read at the funeral of 15 of the children at All Saints Church.
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March 19 (Reuters) - Co-Prosperity Holdings Ltd:
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U.S. government debt prices were mixed on Thursday morning as investors responded to the Federal Reserve's decision to hike interest rates by a quarter of a percent and begin reducing its bond and security holdings before the end of the year.
The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury notes, which moves inversely to price, was higher at around 2.1411 percent, while the yield on the 30-year Treasury bond was lower at 2.7790 percent.
On the data front, Thursday will see a host of data releases, including jobless claims, the Philadelphia Fed manufacturing outlook survey, the Empire State manufacturing survey, and import and export prices. Later in the morning, industrial production figures, the housing market index and natural gas inventories will also be released.
In oil markets, Brent crude traded at around $47.11 a barrel on Thursday morning, up 0.21 percent, while U.S. crude was around $44.78 a barrel, up 0.13 percent.
AUDUSD – Range Ceiling Pressured Again After Yesterday's Pullback
The pair remains within 0.7600/0.7700 range for the second week, with range’s upper boundary being pressured.
Fresh attempts higher are under way, following yesterday’s repeated rejection at 0.7700 zone and subsequent sharp pullback.
Aussie regained strength after yesterday’s limited US dollar’s rally that was contained just above range floor at 0.7600 and managed to close above rising Tenkan-sen (currently at 0.7649) that continues to underpin.
Technical studies remain firmly bullish and favor renewed attacks at 0.7700 pivot, break of which would signal bullish continuation towards key short-term barriers at 0.7755/75 zone (Aug/Nov 2016 consolidation tops).
Alternative scenario requires firm break below 0.7600 support zone (reinforced by rising 20 SMA) to generate stronger bearish signal.
Res: 0.7694, 0.7732, 0.7755, 0.7775
Sup: 0.7646, 0.7616, 0.7600, 0.7568
Two men are confirmed dead after a glider crash at the Darling Downs Soaring Club near Dalby in south east Queensland.
The two men died after their glider crashed short of the runway while trying to land at McCaffery Field on the Darling Downs, west of Brisbane.
Two men have died after their glider crashed short of the runway at the Darling Downs Soaring Club. Source: 7 News More
Friends on scene reportedly tried to revive them.
The Darling Downs Soaring Club was formed in 1960 according to the group's Facebook page.
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Nigeria's leader to lower age limits for elected officials
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria's president says he will soon sign a law to lower the age qualifications for elected officials.
President Muhammadu Buhari says in a nationwide broadcast to mark the country's Democracy Day that the new law will lower the minimum age qualification for president from 40 to 35. The age limit for governors and senators will be lowered from 35 to 30.
In a country where a majority of citizens are 30 years old or younger, there has been growing clamor for more inclusion in politics.
The president says the law will be signed in a few days.
Buhari will seek re-election next year. Many in Nigeria have called on the 75-year-old president to step down because of his age and ill health. The presidency has no upper age limit.
Two boys, one of them just 12, have been charged with injuring a woman as they snatched her bag in NSW's Wollongong.
The 69-year-old woman and her husband were walking along a street on Wednesday afternoon when the two youths allegedly grabbed her bag. She was allegedly pulled to the ground when she resisted and will have to undergo surgery for fractures to her jaw and both wrists.
A short time later, with the help of the dog unit, police arrested a 12-year-old and a 16-year-old. They have been charged with aggravated robbery with wounding/GBH and were refused bail to appear at a Children's Court on Thursday.
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Matt Smith as the 11th Doctor uses the sonic screwdriver in a scene from the long-running BBC TV series. — Picture via Facebook.com/DoctorWhoLONDON, April 18 — Doctor Who’s sonic screwdriver has made it into the dictionary.
According to the BBC, the phrase will be published in the Oxford English Dictionary in June.
A new blog entry on the OED website describes it as an “electronic device which uses sound waves to perform various mechanical and technical functions”.
Other words from Doctor Who that have made it into the dictionary are Tardis, Dalek and Cyberman.
The sonic screwdriver first appeared in the long-running BBC TV series in 1968 during “Fury from the Deep” when the second doctor, Patrick Troughton, used it to open a hatch on a gas pipeline.
Dishon's sentencing date has been set for March 26 in Bullitt County. The recommended sentences would run concurrently for a total of 20 years.
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He also apologized to his wife, who he said was not briefed on the scheme in advance, "for the hell she had to go through in the past two days. There was no choice there, either."
× Mutiple GoFundMe pages created for victims of fatal Harrisburg fire
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa.– Multiple GoFundMe pages have been created to benefit the victims of Monday’s fatal fire in Harrisburg.
The first page created is said to benefit the family of the 3-year-old girl who died in the fire.
The description of the page identifies the 3-year-old girl as Willow and appears to have been made by family members of the girl.
A goal of $10,000 was set for that page.
The second page is to benefit the people displaced by the fire, indicating that seven people, including three infants, were displaced as a result of the fire.
A goal of $5,000 was set for that page.
Police were investigating after two pieces of ammunition were found in a men's bathroom at Litchfield High School on Wednesday prompted the lockdown of the building on the last day of class before summer break.
The "high school immediately enacted their protocol for this situation" after the ammunition was found, according to a release from the Illinois State Police.
Litchfield High School and Litchfield Middle School, which are located in the same building, released students to their parents at about 9:45 a.m. Wednesday as part of the lockdown, a school official said Wednesday morning.
According to the middle school's website, school was to have been dismissed at 11:30 a.m., and it was the last day of school.
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A vehicle hit the north barrier of the Hood River-White Salmon Interstate Bridge toll booth Thursday afternoon. Vehicle debris was cleared from the roadway while Hood River Fire and EMS medics and Guzman Brothers Towing responded along with Hood River Police.
The driver, a Trout Lake woman, had alerted 9-1-1 dispatch that she was experiencing severe back spasms and was driving herself to Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital via the Hood River bridge.
She was alone in the car, her air bag deployed, and she was apparently uninjured in the crash but was transported to the hospital for her back symptoms, according to Hood River Police. The concrete barrier was lightly scratched.
“Good thing it’s there, it could have been a lot worse,” noted Sgt. Don Cheli of Hood River Police, who said that no citation was planned.
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WASHINGTON (Sputnik)The Trump administration does not plan to lift the existing sanctions imposed on Russia, US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin told the House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations on Wednesday.
"Let me assure you there is no intention for us to remove the Russian sanctions. I have no intention of doing that nor have I heard anybody in the administration suggest that be the case," Mnuchin stated. "We intend to enforce the existing sanctions at this point and the Minsk agreement."
Attacking midfielder Jesse Lingard is believed to have split from Jena Frumes months before the World Cup 2018, and yesterday the beauty stripped off for one of her raciest ever Instagram snaps.
Posing in a mirror in her living room, the model wore nothing but lingerie as she took a saucy selfie.
Wearing her curly tresses down, Jena’s toned tum took centre-stage as she modelled a nude lingerie set.
Looking down at her phone, she looked incredible in her bra, which left little to the imagination, and matching briefs.
The beauty wore little else and pouted away in the upload which has since received more than 160,000 looks from her 3.2 million followers.
BILOXI, Miss. (AP) – Mississippi is memorializing the site of a protest that led to the racial integration of the state’s public beaches.
Officials on Tuesday dedicated a marker noting the site of the Biloxi beach wade-ins. African Americans protested on the shore of the Mississippi Sound in 1959 and 1960, seeking to use 26 miles of beaches in Harrison County that had been reserved for whites only.
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Dr. Gilbert Mason and the Harrison County Civic Action Committee led the protests, including one on April 24, 1960 when 125 nonviolent demonstrators were assaulted by a mob of white opponents. Riots followed, resulting in the deaths of two African-American men.
The beaches weren’t integrated until August 1968
The state is erecting markers to Civil Rights sites across Mississippi as part of its Freedom Trail.
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MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — Police in New Hampshire found an array of drugs in an apartment during an investigation into the death of a 20-month-old child.
Police say two people have been charged with drug possession after Wednesday’s discovery.
Authorities in Manchester say the toddler died on May 25, and they executed a search warrant that day as part of the death investigation.
Thirty-one-year-old Joshua Garvey and 33-year-old Christen Gelinas were each charged with possession of controlled drugs with intent to distribute. Police say they found heroin, cocaine, crack and suboxone that had an estimated street value of over $5,400. Garvey also faces bail violation charges.
Gelinas and Garvey faced arraignment Wednesday. It wasn’t immediately known if they had lawyers.
There were no details on their relationship to the toddler or the child’s identity.
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Related Stories Majority Leader Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, has called on the Ministry of Education (MoE) and the Ghana Education Service (GES) to sack and revoke certificates of teachers who sexually abuse students.
He also suggested that such teachers be jailed, banned from government employment and also made to compensate their victims.
These sanctions, he said, if introduced by the MoE and the GES, will help to deal with the current canker in the teaching profession and also serve as a deterrent to others.
Speaking in an interaction with Adehye FM's Elisha Adarkwah at the inauguration of a six-unit classroom block which he built at Kronum Kwapra in the Suame constituency, Mr Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu attributed the rise in sexual abuse and harassment of students by some teachers and headmasters to the ineffectiveness of the inspectorate division of the GES.
He, therefore, called for the inspectorate division to be proactive to monitor teachers and students at all times.
Embattled Dar es Salaam-based businessman and owner of Quality Group of Companies Yusuph Manji faces charges of illegal hiring of 25 foreigners without working permits. The Immigration Department last Friday conducted an intensive search at the Quality Centre building along Nyerere Road and uncovered the 126 foreign employees, 25 of whom lacked valid permits to work in the country.
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Pharmacy executive in meningitis outbreak goes to trial
A former executive at a Massachusetts compounding pharmacy blamed for a national meningitis outbreak that killed 64 people in 2012 is headed for trial.
A crowd of protesters in Durham, N.C., tied a cord to a Confederate statue and toppled it to the ground Monday night to loud cheers, a symbolic response to the violence at the rally of white nationalists in Charlottesville, Va.
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A man used a ladder to attach the cord to the statue -- which officers had coated with cooking spray to make it tougher to climb, WRAL reported.
“No KKK! No fascists! USA!” many protesters chanted as the statue came down.
The monument, dedicated in 1924, showed a Confederate soldier with “The Confederate States of America” engraved on the front, WNCN added.
The protesters kicked and spat on the toppled statue before carrying it from the old Durham County Courthouse to a police station, according to reports.
Investigators said 20-year-old James Fields Jr. drove his car into a crowd of counter-protesters on Saturday in Charlottesville. One woman was killed and some 19 other people were hurt.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Michael Bondurin is a postgraduate student in the School of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering, University of the Witwatersrand. His research is centered on the development of low-cost titanium alloys for land-based applications.
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Encarnacion went 2-for-3 with a home run, two RBI and a walk in Wednesday's win over the White Sox.
With the game already comfortably in hand, Encarnacion was lifted for a pinch-hitter in the eighth inning but he reached base safely in three of his four plate appearances before that. The 35-year-old started the year off slowly, but he's on a roll right now. Over his current six-game hitting streak, Encarnacion is hitting .417 (10-for-24) with three homers, two doubles, eight RBI and nine runs scored.
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Today’s Headlines
How to make Santa Cruz county transit safe, fair, viable (Santa Cruz Sentinel)
Joshua Tree awarded grant for bike lanes (Inland Empire)
Study shows pedestrian safety needs to be a focal point for cities (headline says blame cell phones and marijuana) (Forbes)
Why aren’t we more angry about pedestrian deaths? (Driving)
San Francisco curb space is highly sought after (KALW)
Housing, SB 827, and the contradictory reasons people fight development (Dissent)
Aviation is the fastest-growing cause of climate change, but nobody’s addressing it (Slate)
Bill would abolish North Coast Railroad Authority, plan a trail along unused tracks (Petaluma360)
Bill would “give cities tools” to fight speeding (LA Times)
More California headlines at Streetsblog LA and Streetsblog SF
HERE is another curiosity to be found at a local church, this time it’s St Peter and St Paul’s in Shiplake.
Take a good look at the bell tower and you will see a “blind” door. It is said that this was once the entrance to the vicar’s living quarters.
If so, he must have needed a long ladder down to the ground and it must have been dark and cramped in there, not to mention noisy!
PULLMAN, Wash. — Two reserve players have been dismissed from the No. 11 Washington State football team.
The Spokesman-Review (http://bit.ly/2xY9bdn ) reported Friday that Zaire Webb and Anthony White Jr. were dismissed after they were arrested for alleged theft from a store on Wednesday night.
Webb is a freshman defensive back and White Jr. is a freshman wide receiver.
Stealing is one of three violations that automatically get a player dismissed from coach Mike Leach's football team. Assaulting a woman and smoking marijuana also result in dismissal.
TORONTO (AP) - Canada has announced a peacekeeping effort in the West African country of Mali that includes six helicopters and some support troops.
Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland said Monday the deployment will be 12 months.
The mission will include two Chinook helicopters for airlift operations and four armed Griffon helicopters for escort purposes. The number of troops has not been determined yet.
Mali has been in turmoil since a 2012 uprising prompted mutinous soldiers to overthrow the country’s president of a decade. The power vacuum that was created ultimately fueled an Islamic insurgency and a French-led war that ousted the jihadists from power in 2013. But insurgents remain active in the region.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has promised to return Canada to peacekeeping after more than a decade of dwindling participation.
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A ribbon cutting will be held at 2 p.m. Friday to celebrate the installation of a new playground in Pasco’s Chiawana Park. Courtesy City of Pasco
The Vegas Golden Knights will be taking care of fans during the last week of the regular season.
During each game, fans will walk away with freebies from the team including a Golden Knights flag on March 26, a shield window cling on March 28, a car flag on March 30, and a panoramic photo from the home opener on March 31. After the final game, select winners will receive the jerseys worn by the players.
In addition, on March 31 there will be a regular season awards ceremony after the game with three awards being presented, including the seventh player award. Fans are invited to participate in selecting a winner for the seventh player award through an online poll. Marc-Andre Fleury, William Karlsson, Deryk Engelland and Reily Smith are nominees for the award. Voting ends on March 28 at 5 p.m.
The Golden Knights will also give away prizes to fans on its social media channels and on vegasgoldenknights.com for the entire week.
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An estimated $2.2 billion (Dh8.1 billion) worth of projects moved into construction mode in Dubai during December. That pushed the project tally for the full year to 2,508, according to BNC Construction Analytics. Some of Dubai’s current multi-billion dollar projects include Dubai Metro Red Line Extension, part of the Expo 2020 initiative; Container Terminal 4 of the Jebel Ali Port Expansion project and the Royal Atlantis Resort and Residences located on the Palm. The announcement of the ‘Dubai Harbour’ in January will see the construction of a waterfront development spanning more than 20 million square feet. This year, BNC estimates 4,000 active projects for an estimated value of $313.6 billion. This includes those in the concept, design, tender, under construction and on-hold phases.
For information on the real estate sector, within the UAE, please visit our sister site, GNProperty.com.
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Hayley Atwell and Jack Lowden alternate the roles of Angelo and Isabella in Shakespeare's dark comedy
In a production of Shakespeare’s dark moral satire so high concept it's somewhere in the ionosphere, stars Hayley Atwell and Jack Lowden will alternate the roles of puritanical deputy duke of Venice Angelo and his virtuous victim Isabella. The production – directed by outgoing Donmar boss Josie Rourke – will be set in 1604 and 2018, with the role switch presumably corresponding with the temporal one. It sounds very much of a piece with the zeitgeisty, post-gender era of Shakespeare productions we're moving into, though at the same time it sounds so hifalutin it's difficult to entirely know what to expect.
Tickets go on sale at 10am on May 9.
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UDINE, Italy — Udinese fired coach Massimo Oddo on Tuesday and replaced him with former Juventus defender Igor Tudor.
The decision to part with Oddo was expected after Sunday’s 2-1 loss to Crotone left the team four points above the relegation zone.
The 41-year-old Oddo replaced Luigi Delneri in November and won his first five league matches, including a 3-1 victory at Inter Milan. But the team has lost the last 11.
Tudor, who turned 40 last week, will work his first training session on Tuesday afternoon.
Tudor, a former Croatia international, began his senior coaching career in 2013 at Hajduk Split, where he won the Croatian Cup. He also coached PAOK Thessaloniki, Karabukspor and Galatasaray. He was fired by Galatasaray in December despite being in second place in the Turkish league.
AUGUSTA, Georgia World number one Dustin Johnson, whose participation in the U.S. Masters was in doubt after a freak fall, will definitely tee off in the first round of the year's first major on Thursday, Golf Digest reported.
Johnson landed hard on his back inside an Augusta rental home on Wednesday but the report, which sourced the golfer's trainer, said the 32-year-old-American will tee off at 2:03 p.m. ET (1803 GMT) alongside compatriots Bubba Watson and Jimmy Walker.
Earlier on Thursday Golf Digest had said Johnson was walking with more mobility and took a couple of practice swings slowly without a club.
"We got him to the point where he got mobility," Johnson's trainer, Joey Diovisalvi, said in the report.
"He was up and moving around and definitely going in the right direction. He was very much in an under control point going to bed last night."
Johnson arrived at the year's first major as the tournament favourite after winning his last three events.
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Police and EMS responded to the 2900 block of 17 Ave. S.E. Wednesday evening for reports that a male had been stabbed.
Calgary police say when crews arrived at the scene, they found a man suffering from minor injuries. He was taken to hospital by paramedics.
No suspects have yet been identified. The investigation continues.
The incident took place around 6:45 p.m.
Three people have died after a 45-seater minibus collided head on with a pick-up truck along the Tawa-Mbumbuni Road in Makueni County.
The bus was heading towards Mbumbuni market while the truck was heading to Tawa Town.
Mbooni East OCPD Peter Njeru confirmed the three deaths.
He said that police are still investigating the accident.
Witnesses, however, claimed that five passengers were killed in the accident.
"The matatu was attempting to overtake a second matatu when it collided with the pick-up," an eye witness, Mr Stephen Kimanthi, told Nation by phone.
The injured were rushed to Tawa Hospital.
A Tennessee man won't face terrorism charges for plotting an attack against an upstate New York mosque -- and attorneys claim it's because federal terrorism statutes almost exclusively focus on foreign extremists.
Robert Doggart was arrested in April 2015 after authorities discovered that he had been trying to recruit people to burn down a mosque in "Islamberg," a self-named, predominantly Muslim community near Hancock, according to court records.
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) — The number of Daesh fighters killed is 10,000 higher than what was reported in December, when US officials said 50,000 fighters had been killed, Military.com reported.
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"To date, US coalition military efforts have resulted in the deaths of more than 60,000 Islamic State [Daesh] militants over the course of a two-year campaign," the commander of US Special Operations Command US Army Gen. Raymond Thomas was quoted by Military.com as saying at a defense industry conference on Tuesday.
The US-led campaign to defeat Daesh is known as Combined Joint Task Force — Operation Inherent Resolve, which operates in Iraq and Syria.
Daesh is outlawed in Russia and numerous other countries around the world.
SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – Officers are investigating a deadly hit-and-run crash in the North Sacramento area early Tuesday afternoon.
The scene is near West El Camino Avenue and Grasslands Drive.
Sacramento police have not released much information on the crash, but they do confirm a person has died.
Investigators will be at the scene for the next few hours. Officers advise drivers to avoid the area if possible.
More information to come.
Glider crashes into farmer's field, no injuries reported
POMFRET, Vt. (AP) — Police say a glider crashed into a farmer's field in Vermont.
Vermont State Police say the crash happened in Pomfret when the pilot tried to land around 4:30 p.m. Tuesday. The aircraft struck a gully during the crash, causing heavy tail-end damage.
The pilot has been identified as 63-year-old Bob Iuliano, of Queensbury, New York, and police say he was not injured.
The crash has been reported to the National Transportation Safety Board for further investigation.
The Republican-led Senate voted decisively to punish Moscow for interfering in the 2016 election by approving a wide-ranging sanctions package that targets key sectors of Russia's economy and individuals who carried out cyber attacks.
Senators on Wednesday passed the bipartisan sanctions legislation 97-2, underscoring broad support among Republicans and Democrats for rebuking Russia after U.S. intelligence agencies determined Moscow had deliberately interfered in the presidential campaign. Lawmakers who backed the measure also cited Russia's aggression in Syria and Ukraine.
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Nigeria is a mono economy that focuses very much on the oil sector. This is according to Eme Essien Lore, the IFC’s country manager for Nigeria. CNBC Africa’s Gugulethu caught up with her for a discussion about the importance of Nigeria’s diversification agenda and more.
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The Nature Conservancy of Canada says the emerald ash borer has been discovered in Edmundston, N.B., and is urging the public to help reduce its spread.
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ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - The wife of the gunman who opened fire at a gay nightclub in Florida is asking a judge to dismiss one of the counts she's facing.
Noor Salman is arguing that an obstruction charge against her was filed in the wrong venue.
The motion requesting the charge to be dropped was filed Monday as residents in Florida and beyond commemorated the one-year mark of the massacre that left 49 patrons dead at the Pulse nightclub in the worst mass shooting in modern U.S. history.
Her husband, Omar Mateen, pledged allegiance to the Islamic State group during the massacre before police killed him in a shootout.
Salman was charged with aiding her husband and obstruction for allegedly misleading investigators.
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Church hands out opioid reversal drug at family festival
CINCINNATI (AP) — Some people have questioned an Ohio church's decision to hand out the opioid reversal drug naloxone at a family festival.
WLWT-TV reports (http://bit.ly/2rWbiue ) Holy Family Catholic Church in Cincinnati's East Price Hill neighborhood partnered with the Ohio attorney general's office to distribute nearly 70 overdose kits last weekend.
Parish operations manager Jeremy Bouer said providing the kits was the right thing to do because people need to be equipped to save lives when someone overdoses.
Not everyone agrees. One woman at the festival said it was an inappropriate setting and sends the wrong message to drug users. Another woman said the church should help those in need.
Naloxone has become widely available in recent years as the opioid epidemic has taken root in Ohio, killing thousands of people.
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ROANOKE, Va. - Looking for spring break ideas that will get you outdoors after a long, cold winter? Look no further than your nearest Virginia state park.
All 37 parks offer self-guided or ranger-led programs that will get you outdoors and enjoying the warmer weather.
You can rent GPS units, as well as backpacks stocked with binoculars and field guides, for geocaching, self-guided trails, scavenger hunts and other activities.
Many Virginia public libraries have nature backpacks available to check out. In addition to handy tools, each backpack includes a parking pass for free entrance to a state park.
From day trips to longer stays in a cabin or at a campground, Virginia's award-winning state parks offer more than 1,800 campsites and 300 cabins.
Visit Virginia State Parks' website for more information, or call the customer service center at 800-933-7275, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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MONTEVIDEO, Feb 1 (Reuters) - Uruguay needs financing of $3.077 billion this year and will help meet that amount through multi-lateral borrowing and issuance of $2.7 billion in bonds, the economy ministry said in its quarterly debt report on Thursday.
The country ended 2017 with a fiscal deficit of $2.0 billion, or about 3.5 percent of gross domestic product.
Proceeds from the bonds due to be issued in 2018 will mostly go toward paying interest on outstanding debt and amortizations, the report said. (Reporting by Malena Castaldi; Editing by Sandra Maler)
Multiple Fire Crews Responding to House Fire Near Hawley
The call for help came in around 4:30 p.m. after reports of a grass fire in the area
HAWLEY, Minn. — Fire crews from Hawley, Hitterdal, Glyndon, Barnesville and Lake Park are battling a house fire at 26586 28th Ave. South near Hawley.
The call for help came in around 4:30 p.m. after reports of a grass fire in the area.
The Salvation Army has also been called to assist.
We have a crew on the scene and will update the information as it comes into the newsroom.
It's do-or-die time in the Champions League. Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Leicester City and Atletico Madrid are all in action on Tuesday as the second legs of the quarterfinals get under way.
Here are all the details you need to know to ensure you don’t miss a moment of the action.
Fans can watch matches online or stream them on a mobile or home device using the FOX Sports GO and FOX Soccer 2GO apps, as well as on foxsportsgo.com. Direct streaming links for each match can be found below.
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JERUSALEM (AP) — The International Committee of the Red Cross is sending surgeons, nurses, physiotherapists, drugs and equipment to Gaza to support the overburdened local health system, focusing on patients wounded by Israeli fire in recent border protests.
The Red Cross said on Thursday that out of more than 3,600 Palestinians wounded by gunfire since late March, about 1,350 will need between three to five surgeries each. The agency will open a 50-bed surgical unit and its surgeons will perform about half of an estimated 4,000 surgeries.
It says such a caseload would overwhelm any health system, and that the situation in Gaza is worsened by chronic shortages of drugs, equipment, and electricity.
Gaza has endured a border blockade by Israel and Egypt since the Islamic militant Hamas seized the territory in 2007.
A bill that would raise Nebraska's legal smoking age from 18 to 21 won support from medical groups at a legislative committee hearing Monday, but opponents say it would strip rights from young people who are considered responsible enough to vote and serve in the military.
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Three Halton men were among four charged by the OPP’s Highway Safety Division with multiple criminal offences resulting from a motor vehicle collision on Highway 401 in Cambridge.
On Sunday, March 18 at approximately 5:16 a.m., officers from the Cambridge OPP were called to a single motor vehicle collision on Highway 401 eastbound in Cambridge. The OPP were advised that the vehicle was now attempting to leave the scene of the collision.
Officers arrived on scene and located four occupants inside the damaged vehicle. As a result of the investigation police located a quantity of alcohol and marijuana inside the vehicle.
The following charges have been laid:
A Greeneville man was arrested after reportedly shoplifting merchandise from Wal-Mart and then running over a mile before being captured by a Greeneville police officer. Antonio E. Santos, 24, of 2560 Buckingham Road, was charged with shoplifting, evading arrest and resisting arrest in connection with the incident that occurred Friday morning.
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2/17: High School Boys’ Basketball CIF Play-Off at Dos Pueblos After winning their first league championship since 2008, the Chargers were awarded a bye into the 2A Division round of 16. They ended the regular season with a 21-4 record, 8-0 in the Channel League, and are ranked No. 7 in the division. They will play at home Friday night against either Saugus (17-9) or Keppel (16-14). 7pm. Sovine Gym, Dos Pueblos High, 7266 Alameda Ave., Goleta. $5-$10. Call 968-2541.
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From rose gold, iridescent prosecco glasses to cactus-print bedding. New Look is serving us majorly Instgarammable pieces for our S/S home makeover.
Taking inspiration from the biggest Instagram trends, there's a plethora of adorable mugs, plant life and metallic accents.
These homeware pieces from selected stores have us plotting our flatlays already…
Crystal pegs €10.99, Prosecco glass €8.99
Turtle mug €9.99, Marble trays €12.99
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Opting for a non-franchise specific cosplay, the ever bold Saku has dressed herself up as a rather sexy succubus, using the smallest things she could find to cover up her nipples and ensuring raving positivity from her loyal and obsessed fans.
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Pipe Bomber Strikes NY Subway, Four Hurt
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A man detonated a pipe bomb strapped to his body in a crowded New York subway passageway during the morning rush hour Monday, injuring the suspect and three other people -- putting the city again on edge just six weeks after a deadly truck attack.
With a student killed in the van attack in Toronto April 23, another two students injured and the suspect a student from Richmond Hill, Seneca College has been hit hard by the tragedy.
“it is with great sadness that I inform the Seneca community of the death of one of our students yesterday as a result of the horrific attack on Yonge Street,” president David Agnew said in an April 24 letter to students and employees, including those who attend campuses in King City, Newmarket and Markham.
“She was, along with nine others, an innocent victim of this tragic act of violence. Two other Seneca students received minor injuries, but did not require hospitalization.”
Kayla Lewis, manager of communications, public relations and social media, would not disclose information about the victims due to privacy issues, but said the college is making counsellors available to staff and students.
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There’s probably no eradicating the deeply engrained racism of our 70-year-old “president,” a man who calls football players protesting police violence against African-Americans “sons of bitches,” while insisting some white nationalists and neo-Nazis are “very fine people.”
But we can work to make sure that the younger generation doesn’t grow up with a such poisonous attitude. The Cleveland Heights-University Heights Public Library’s On the Same Page program looks at how art and photography helped to spread the message of equal rights during Civil Rights Movement. The after-school program at the Coventry Village branch of the library will include a discussion revolving around historical photographs. Participants will also have the chance to create Pop Art-style pieces inspired by the Civil Rights movement. It’s aimed at grades 2-6.
It’s free but registration is required. Go here.
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The young woman sat on a city bench in Athens, Ohio, smoking a Marlboro. She told me her name is Keri, she's 29, and she has a 10-year-old daughter and a history of drug addiction and mood disorders.
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After a round of afternoon and evening severe weather, the all clear has been given for the Tennessee Valley.
Three teams from the National Weather Service will survey damage across north Alabama on Tuesday.
Skies will clear briefly overnight before more cloud cover and a few showers move in by Tuesday morning, lows will be in the middle 40s.
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Mostly cloudy skies are expected Tuesday as the Spring season officially begins, scattered rain showers are likely along with cooler highs in the middle 50s. Skies clear out by Wednesday with lots of sunshine and high temperatures in the middle 50s, another cool and sunny day is expected Thursday.
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Temps will be more seasonal by Friday with highs back in the middle 60s and partly cloudy skies. Scattered rain chances return by the weekend with warmer temperatures.
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MANILA, Philippines (AP) - Philippine officials say at least 24 people have died after a passenger bus carrying about 45 people fell into a deep ravine in a northern mountain town in one of the deadliest vehicle accidents in the country in recent years.
Disaster-response officer Mark Raymond Cano tells The Associated Press that the brakes of the bus apparently failed as it negotiated a downhill road in Nueva Ecija province's Carranglan town.
Cano says the rest of the passengers were retrieved by rescuers and taken to a hospital mostly with serious injuries.
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A digital currency for the legal marijuana industry is plummeting a day after it sponsored Dennis Rodman's trip to North Korea.
PotCoin is a digital cryptocurrency — much like bitcoin — that was specifically developed to remove the need for cash transactions between marijuana consumers and dispensaries.
PotCoin plummeted 23% on Wednesday, just a day after it soared 97% following the publicity it received from sponsoring Rodman's trip.
The currency is valued at just over 13 US cents.
Marijuana is illegal under federal law, so the majority of banks won't take cash or open lines of credit for marijuana businesses. PotCoin was developed to facilitate transactions between marijuana consumers and businesses, removing the need for cash.
1 suspect in Canada restaurant bombing may be female
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario (AP) — Canadian police now say a woman may be one of two suspects they're seeking in an explosion last week that injured 15 people in an Indian restaurant west of Toronto.
Police previously said both suspects were men. But Peel regional police Supt. Rob Ryan said Tuesday new video evidence and witness interviews suggest at least one of the suspects could be a woman.
Investigators allege two people left an explosive device in the Mississauga, Ontario, restaurant and fled on foot before it detonated. They then jumped into an unidentified vehicle.
Police still don't know the motive. They are awaiting a forensic examination of the device, which they believe was homemade.
Fifteen of the approximately 30 people inside the restaurant were injured. All have since been released from hospital.
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver tells Page Six the league’s always taken precautions over sexual harassment in the workplace.
But particularly, “Every office is on their Ps and Qs now,” he told us at the Bloomberg 50 gala this week at Gotham Hall. “We talk about it a lot and we have been doing sexual-harassment training for several years at the league offices, and we will do it again this year. It is just something that we have to remind people of what the appropriate rules and etiquette are in the workplace.”
And when we asked if he’s ever been inappositely harassed, he figured, “No, I have never been harassed — only for tickets. People ask me for tickets every day, especially with the Knicks playing better.”
He added on that less controversial front, “If it is an exciting team I get more ticket requests,” but, “I get them for the Nets, too. I know I am about to be asked when I see the person wearing a Knicks or Nets shirt as they approach. And it’s not just strangers — it’s also the people that I know.”
Man City transfer news: Jorginho is closing in on a move to the Etihad
City, having all but agreed the signing of Leicester's Riyad Mahrez for a basic £60m, hope to conclude both deals by the start of next week.
And Jorginho's agent Joao Santos said: "I know an offer to Napoli has arrived from Manchester City.
"We're waiting for their response. I don't think they have rejected offers.
“If Napoli find an agreement with City, we'll assess everything.
“Obviously Manchester City would be very welcome, an opportunity not to be turned down.
Two bodies were found in the sea off Shoreham this morning, police have confirmed.
A fisherman alerted HM Coastguard after finding a body about two-and-a-half miles off Shoreham Harbour about 7am.
The RNLI Shoreham lifeboat was launched to recover the body and as they were returning to shore a second body was spotted in the water just before 8am, police say.
Both bodies were landed at Brighton Marina where they were handed to the coroner’s officer.
They have not formally been identified at this time.
Police were unable to confirm if they were linked to the boat collision on Sunday, August 6.
Two Romanian men have been missing since the collision, another has been found dead and one survived.
Pandora Media Inc. said former Sling TV Chief Executive Roger Lynch will lead the Internet-radio company as it faces an increasingly competitive landscape.
Mr. Lynch will take the helm Sept. 18, when he will also join the company’s board. Naveen Chopra, who has served as interim CEO since June, will continue as chief financial officer.
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We’re no master plumbers, but it doesn’t take Mario to spot the mistakes in these pictures. Yes, these travesties of piping and plumbing totally belong down the drain, where nobody will ever have to look at them again. From missing sinks to faucets that spray directly on to power sockets, how these ever made it beyond the planning stage is a real mystery.
How hard can it really be to replace a faucet handle? Well, too hard for this plumber, apparently. Indeed, they’ve opted instead for a strange assembly of rubber bands. We have to say that it really doesn’t gel with the rest of the room’s aesthetic.
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Okay, so the door looks to open inward, which means it’s not totally impossible to get into this house – just horribly impractical. Really, who on Earth thought it would be a good idea to leave the pipe like this? Surely it wouldn’t have taken much to route it underneath the door?
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Stars of 'Avengers: Infinity War' — Robert Downey Jr., Tom Holland, Zoe Saldana, Paul Bettany and Pom Klementieff — joined Jimmy Kimmel to discuss the new film ahead of its premiere in Hollywood.
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SALT LAKE CITY (AP)  Personal assistant says Utah billionaire and philanthropist Jon Huntsman Sr. has died at age 80.
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A man accused of kidnapping and indecently assaulting a woman in central Auckland has appeared in court this afternoon.
The 30-year-old, who was arrested last night in the suburb of Mt Albert, was granted interim name suppression during his appearance in the Auckland District Court today.
It's alleged he had grabbed the woman in Eden Terrace on Monday and forced her into his car, but that following a struggle she was able to escape from the moving vehicle.
He faces charges of indecent assault, abduction for the purposes of unlawful sexual connection, rendering someone incapable of resistance with intent to sexually violate them, and burglary.
He was remanded in custody without plea and will reappear on March 9.
Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida has lost 17 students, caused by a young man with an evil plan.
Seventeen people lost their lives and the use of 170 fingers, while a bad guy still has 10 fingers to play with.
Bad guys who shoot good people must remove their trigger fingers. The control of a gun was in the hand of an evil mind and a blame finger.
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Link still missing in blockchain's capital markets drive
In 2016, blockchain went from a buzzword to a ‘must have’ in financial markets, as seemingly every bank and exchange invested in projects and proofs-of-concept. But with so many asset classes having been promised big gains, 2017 begins with a dose of realism about the limits of the technology — and the challenges it poses for regulators. Dan Alderson reports.
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2:01 South Carolina residents will automatically live in North Carolina as of Jan. 1
1:06 Trump supporters at Fletcher, NC rally
3:46 'He's reloading': 911 call from Emanuel AME after Dylann Roof shot 9 parishioners
1:57 After 'the good, the bad, and the ugly,' York County Sheriff leaves final message
2:13 Video: Bret McCormick on Clover football coaching vacancy
1:36 Video: Winthrop basketball holds off Georgia Southern with last-second defensive stand
1:53 911 call from domestic incident involving S.C. legislator Chris Corley
1:40 Clemson game still lingers for Gamecocks
To the Editor:
It was the morning after the rain before
The sun soon would be shining on our fair shore
A few flakes of snow hung in the cold air
The road was empty, the pavement bare
When what to my incredulous eyes I saw
A giant plow truck with salt sprayer in tow
Plowing the pavement, sparks a-flying,
Melting puddles of water, salt applying
My goodness, I thought, what a diligent crew
Plowing snow that isn’t there. If only the selectmen knew
How hard it is to melt puddles that aren’t yet ice,
They’d pay ’em fifty dollars an hour or maybe twice
Michael Hall
Tisbury
Dec 11 (Reuters) - CLEAN&CARBON ENERGY SA:
* KRZYSZTOF URBAN SELLS HIS ENTIRE 9.92% STAKE OF CO IN SHARES SALE TRANSACTION Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
Headlines: 9 kg gold seized on Mumbai airport
CRPF seized 9 kg gold on Mumbai airport. Watch to know more.
(WASHINGTON TIMES) — Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a hastily passed new law that would give the government the power to shut down websites accused of libeling or publishing defamatory information on public figures.
Mr. Putin signed the measure Monday after the State Duma approved the bill earlier this month.
Under the law, within a day of a court order, authorities can now move to block a website “for failure to remove information discrediting the honor, dignity or business reputation of a citizen.”
Wait a second. WTF is going on here?
Qatar will sign a deal to buy as many as 36 F-15 jets from the U.S. as the two countries navigate tensions over President Donald Trump’s backing for a Saudi-led coalition’s move to isolate the country for supporting terrorism. Qatari Defense Minister Khalid Al-Attiyah and his U.S. counterpart, Jim Mattis, completed the $12 billion agreement on Wednesday in Washington, according to the Pentagon.
A couple of weeks ago the president of the United States goaded Saudi Arabia into leading a blockade of Qatar. It was time to crack down on support for Iranian-backed terrorists! Today, his secretary of defense agreed to sell Qatar three dozen F-15s. I guess Trump must have forgotten to tell Mattis that Qatar was on the presidential shit list.
A body was found in the Salt River Wednesday morning. (Source: 3TV/CBS 5)
Tempe police are trying to identify a body found in the Salt River near Loop 202 and McClintock Drive early Wednesday morning.
Crews began working to recover the body of an adult male around 7:15 a.m.
The man is believed to be a male of Native American or Hispanic descent, approximately 25-35 years old with long, shoulder-length hair.
At this time there are no obvious signs of foul play. However, police will need to wait for the Medical Examiner’s office for their final report.
Police are asking the public if they are missing a loved one who matches the description to contact the department at 480-350-8311.
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20:04 Reported News Briefs Iyar 9, 5778 , 24/04/18 Iyar 9, 5778 , 24/04/18 Netanyahu and Deri's answer: Detention facilities for illegal infiltrators to reopen Read more PM Netanyahu, Minister Deri to push for the Overrule Clause following failure to deport infiltrators to third country. ► ◄ Last Briefs
Check out this video- PennLive's High School Sports Awards banquet took place Wednesday at the Radisson Hotel Harrisburg. Athletes were recognized in multiple sports and male and female athlete of the year were announced, along with a coach and a pair of scholar-athletes and our courage award.
Meet PennLive's top boys and girls athletes in each high school sport, plus our coaches and athletes of the year
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Referees in this week’s Kingstone Press Cider National Conference League’s fixtures, and ties in the Rugby League’s Challenge Trophy, are:
Friday 18 June 2017
PREMIER DIVISION
Rochdale Mayfield v Siddal – Craig Smith
Saturday 19 June 2017
DIVISION THREE
Oldham St Anne’s v Woolston Rovers – Alan Billington
Rylands Sharks v Gateshead Storm – Simon Ellis
RFL CHALLENGE TROPHY (ROUND 2)
East Leeds v Leigh East – Cameron Worsley
Hunslet Club Parkside v Waterhead Warriors – Mike Smaill
Wigan St Jude’s v West Hull – Denton Arnold
Drighlington v Wigan St Patrick’s – Stephan Lund
Milford Marlins v Featherstone Lions – Gavin Houston
Hunslet Warriors v Saddleworth Rangers – Harry Neville
Leigh Miners Rangers v Ince Rose Bridge – Nick Woodward
Thatto Heath Crusaders v Oulton Raiders – James Jones
Wed, May 30: Residents in Fall River, N.S., are calling on the municipal government to allow a proposed housing development for seniors. Steve Silva reports.
Shooting suspect injured in exchange of gunfire with police
MARION, Ohio (AP) — Authorities say an Ohio man suspected of shooting at his ex-girlfriend later exchanged gunfire with police and was wounded.
Marion police say the city police officer and a Marion County sheriff's deputy involved weren't hurt in that street confrontation Tuesday evening in Marion, roughly 45 miles (72 kilometers) north of Columbus.
Police say the suspect, 33-year-old Matthew Lust, of Bucyrus (byoo-SY'-rus), was shot at least once and was taken to a hospital.
The Marion Star reports that the ex-girlfriend's injuries weren't considered life-threatening.
It's not clear whether Lust has an attorney. Court records listed no new charge against him as of Wednesday, when the court was closed for the Fourth of July.
The officers involved will be on paid leave while the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation reviews the shooting.
Kathy & Ike will have your tickets all week before they go on sale for the 2nd show at the Q!
Justin Timberlake will perform at Quicken Loans Arena on Tuesday October 2nd. Tickets go on sale Monday February 12th. Listen to win from MIX 941.
Day one of the 2017 Youth World Championships is in the books as Cayman’s Allena Rankine and Jesse Jackson hit the waters in the first of five days of competition in Sanya, China.
Girls Laser Radial
Rankine sits in 15th overall after the first round of action, finishing third overall in the second race, after placing 28th in the first. Forty sailors total make up the grouping.
Boys Laser Radial
Jesse Jackson sits in 49th out of 51 sailors after placing 39th in the first round but fell to 51st in the second.
Coach’s Comments with Raphael Harvey
“Wind conditions have been coming in at 8 to 14 knots from the northeast. The wind is forecast to drop in the coming days. Each day will have two rounds of sailing, minus Friday which will have one followed by the closing ceremony.”
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RARITAN TWP. - A township man driving in a vehicle using red and blue strobe lights was arrested and charged with impersonating a police officer, police said.
Michael F. Lakat, 65, was charged following an investigation. Police said they received a report on Sept. 28 that a driver saw Lakat driving a car on Sept. 7 with the lights on and displaying a badge.
Corporal William Cialone conducted the initial investigation, with the charges filed by Officer Eli Walters.
Lakat was released with a pending court date, police said.
Tucked into the Boyle Heights area is a place rich in culture, music and art that brings together the community of mariachi lovers. Boyle Heights' Mariachi Plaza has been offering an environment for mariachi musicians and fans since the 1930s. Mariachi derived from western Mexico in the 18th century and has been a strong staple of Mexican culture. The state of Jalisco even donated the plaza's iconic kiosk and several benches. To add appreciation for renowned musicians, the plaza displays a statue of singer Lucha Reyes. Locals and longtime fans are concerned that a recently-added Metro light rail has done more harm than good, however. Residents have protested the new addition and claim that the easier access to Downtown has increased rent prices. In response, Metro has been brainstorming ways they can ease the worries of the community. (Published Friday, Feb 2, 2018)
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - China Health Group Inc
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COSTA MESA, Calif. - The Oregon Tech softball team stayed alive in the NAIA Opening Round after they defeated Avila University 7-2, in an elimination game Tuesday afternoon at Vanguard Field. The Hooter will play 4th-ranked and one-seeded Marian (Indiana)...
Tesla Inc. was able to improve the braking distance of Model 3 cars by as much as 20 feet simply by wirelessly transmitting a software update to the vehicles—a significant achievement in the auto industry that shows how the company can boost performance without costly dealership repairs.
The improvement convinced Consumer Reports on Wednesday to recommend the Model 3 vehicle, reversing last week’s decision to withhold its influential endorsement partly because it deemed the car took too long to stop. The Consumer Reports...
March 30 Buckeye Partners Lp
* Announces plans for a long-haul Permian-to-Corpus Christi pipeline binding open season and further development of its South Texas distribution capabilities
* Pipeline is currently expected to be 24 inches in diameter with a total capacity of up to 400,000 barrels per day
* Currently plans to hold binding open season for South Texas gateway pipeline during Q3 of 2017
* Also developing projects to expand existing capabilities and create new connectivity throughout Corpus Christi market
* Expects South Texas gateway pipeline will be in service in 2019
* Proposed new pipeline system would deliver crude oil, condensate from origination points in wink, midland, Texas to existing btp refining
* Proposed new pipeline system would deliver crude oil, condensate from origination points in Texas to export facilities in Corpus Christi Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
A Utah woman lost her life over the weekend during an ice fishing trip, after she fell though the ice at Flaming Gorge. 59-year-old Rebecca Weston form Plain City was riding an ATV with 3 others from her family, when it fell through the ice. The three other individuals involved were able to escape out of the water. Because of darkness, crews were not able to conduct a diving operation to recover Weston’s body until the following day. Dive crews were finally able to remove Weston’s body from the gorge around 1 Sunday afternoon.
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A poster on display at George Washington High Schools asks students to use the Bully Buster text-a-tip system.
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Bruno Mars knows exactly what he likes after a big day.
At the end of the night, Mars celebrated the video’s debut like a true visionary. The singer posted an Instagram photo of himself at a Waffle House with a caption that read “Video release party lit!”
A post shared by Bruno Mars (@brunomars) on Aug 13, 2017 at 11:49pm PDT
Don’t be fooled by Mars’ serious contemplation of the menu ― the artist showed his excitement for waffles in another Instagram post.
A post shared by Bruno Mars (@brunomars) on Aug 13, 2017 at 11:37pm PDT
The “Versace on the Floor” video had garnered over 3.7 million views on YouTube as of Monday afternoon. The sensual video features Mars performing at a piano in his hotel room as Zendaya is seduced by his voice and lyrics next door. In the end ― you guessed it ― her Versace ends up on the floor.
All this wheeling and dealing around, why, it isn't for money, it's for fun. Money's just the way we keep score. -- Henry Tyroon
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) - Oklahoma State has hired John Wozniak as its running backs coach.
The school announced Tuesday that Wozniak is replacing Carlos Arroyo.
Wozniak, a former offensive graduate assistant at Oklahoma State under Les Miles in 2004, won a national title as an offensive quality control coach for Miles at LSU in 2007. He won another national title as a special teams analyst under Nick Saban at Alabama in 2012.
Wozniak spent the past four seasons coaching wide receivers and special teams at Southern Mississippi. At Oklahoma State, he inherits a group that features running back Justice Hill, the Big 12’s Newcomer of the Year, who rushed for 1,142 yards last season.
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Robbie Fulks
with special guests Seth Walker and Edward David Anderson
Saturday, April 22
Doors 6pm // Show 7pm
The Back Room @ Colectivo Coffee
“With the soul of a country singer and the mind of a vaudevillian, Robbie Fulks is a chameleon-like artist who can whip it out in honky-tonk, country, bluegrass, power pop, or whatever strikes his ample whimsy at the time. Don’t miss your chance to him up close in the intimate Back Room @ Colectivo.
“If country music has an Elvis Costello, it’s Robbie Fulks, who marries Ivy League cleverness to an appreciation of hillbilly music that actual hillbillies could only envy.”
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Adams Excited To Chase His Dream
Adams Excited To Chase His Dream
Brandon’s Jake Adams was selected in the 6th round of the Major League Baseball draft on Tuesday. He is still waiting to hear from the Houston Astros where he will start his professional career. Regardless of where that is, the Big Ten Player of the Year is excited to be chasing his dream to play in the big leagues after a stellar season with the Iowa Hawkeyes.
× CTtransit expands bus service to UConn campus in Storrs
STORRS — It’s almost time for students to head back to college campus, and at UConn, students will now be able to travel to Hartford more conveniently.
UConn students will now be able to hop on a CTtransit bus and take it from the Storrs campus to the new campus in downtown Harford and other destinations in between.
The CTtransit bus service used to end in Tolland but now they have expanded that route farther east, adding stops at three other locations. Those stops will be at Four Corners, Whitney Hall and Storrs center.
If UConn students, faculty and staff still haven’t reached their destination, they can connect to other services taking them to UConn health or Bradley International Airport.
If you’re a student, the expanded service is covered under a $20 transportation fee paid each semester. Students just need to show their student ID and get a pass through the state UPass program.
Standard bus rates apply for non students.
Lady Rockets on historic run at regional UPDATE : Rain has postponed the Lady Rockets' semifinal game until 6:30pm on Wednesday. Crittenden County’s girls’ softball team was...
Softball gets good draw, baseball plays Christian Rocket softball coach Stephen Smith talks with catcher Ellie Smith during the district tournament last week at Marion. Crittenden Coun...
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Sarnia police have located a 15-year-old female who was reported missing on February 1.
Police said that the teenager is safe and that her family has been notified.
The Sarnia Police Service would like to thank the public for their assistance in this matter.
Inspired to play football by her mother, Hasifah Nassuna is breaking barriers Crowned MVP in 2016, the Kawempe muslim and Crested crane footballer shares what got her interested in the game.
The long-pending 'unfair access' case against the National Stock Exchange (NSE) could be headed towards closure with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) issuing a set of fresh show cause notices. According to sources, the market regulator has dispatched fresh notices to the country's largest stock exchange, and around 20 individuals, including former and current employees, brokers and service providers.
Three current key managerial personnel are among those who have been issued notices. The entities have been charged with violation of the Securities ...
March 30Huayu Automotive Systems Co Ltd :
* Says it plans to pay annual cash dividend as 10 yuan(pre-tax) per 10 shares as FY 2016 div payment
* It will set up a new electronic branch in Shanghai, which is engaged in car parts related business
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/JW7Mmv
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
A $6 million project, 32 years in the making is close to being completed just west of the Popps Ferry bridge in Biloxi.
A former Richmond police officer was sentenced to life in prison Friday for a sexual assault of a minor in November of 2015.
Charles Church was found guilty in July 2017 for indecent liberties with a child and one count of object sexual penetration.
During Church's three-day trial, the jury heard testimony from witnesses, testimony from expert witnesses, and examined multiple exhibits for the assault, which involved a minor under the age of 13.
According to the prosecutor at the trial, Church and the victim know each other.
Church was sentenced to a year for the indecent liberties charge, but that was suspended.
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Marc Straus presents the first solo show of new paintings by Sandro Chia in New York in almost a decade. Sandro Chia was among the foremost painters to emerge in the early 80's.
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Watch the video above for an hour-by-hour breakdown of the weekend.
Snow showers will return late tonight and into Sunday. Snow showers will continue to fall through Sunday. Snow may mix with rain at times on Sunday as temperatures warm into the middle 30s. It looks like up to an inch possible by early Sunday morning, with another 1 to 3 inches through the day. Some of this snow will melt with the warmer temperatures. Watch for a burst of heavy snow and gusty wind Sunday evening with a cold front.
Another storm system will push toward the area Tuesday and Wednesday with more snow. This system will need to be watched for the potential of heavier snow.
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A commuter recalls the moment a “tidal wave of people” ran down the carriage in the seconds following the Parsons Green Tube explosion. Chris Wildish says he saw a flame shoot “up the side of the carriage and up into the ceiling.” Today, 18-year-old Ahmed Hassan was found guilty of attempted murder following the attack in September last year.
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has directed Judge Brinkley to immediately issue an order releasing rapper Meek Mill on bail, according to Mill's lawyer.The decree was handed down Tuesday afternoon.Mill, whose given name is Robert Rihmeek Williams, was sentenced in November to two to four years in prison for violating probation on a roughly decade-old gun and drug case.Mill issued the following statement regarding the release:Mill's Lawyer said the following:------
Rep. Rodney Davis speaks to the media after being dropped off at Capital Hill after a baseball practice at which several people were shot, including House Majority Whip Stephen J. Scalise . Many lawmakers were away at early-morning practice, preparing for an annual Washington ritual that had survived Congress's recent turn toward polarization and division: the Democrat-versus-Republican Congressional Baseball Game.
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March 31 Softship Ag
* FY sales up by 13.0 pct to 7.93 million euros ($8.47 million) (2015: 7.02 million euros)
* Outlook for 2017: revenue growth to approx. 8.5 million euros with pre-tax profit of approximately 0.6 million euros - 0.7 million euros
* FY profit before tax improved sharply to 0.78 million euros in 2016 against the previous year (0.58 million euros) Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9367 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
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Frankenmuth remained undefeated, knocking off rival Millington, 28-22, in a Tri-Valley Conference East Division game at Millington.
But it wasn't easy.
Frankenmuth scored three touchdowns in the second quarter to take a 28-8 lead, but the Eagles could not score in the second half.
Meanwhile, Millington two touchdowns i the final 2:12 of the game, forcing Frankenmuth to come up with a fourth-down, 30-yard pass to run out the clock in its final possession.
TULSA, Okla. — Police say a man was hospitalized after leading an officer on a chase that ended at Tulsa International Airport.
Tulsa police Sgt. Shane Tuell said the chase started Monday after an officer tried to stop a speeding, black pickup. The pursuit eventually led onto a circular drive at the airport.
Tuell said the truck drove against traffic and blew two tires before it spun out and stopped near a gate. Police initially thought it had crashed.
The man was apprehended and taken to a hospital. His condition wasn’t available, but Tuell said officers believe he was under the influence of Oxycodone. It’s unclear whether he will face charges.
Airport spokeswoman Alexis Higgins says no one at the airport was hurt and that there were no flight delays or damage.
PHOENIX (AP) — Adam Duvall’s grand slam erased an early four-run deficit, and the Cincinnati Reds rallied to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-4 on Wednesday.
Scott Schebler added a tiebreaking two-run drive in the sixth, helping the last-place Reds salvage the finale of the three-game set. Joey Votto and Eugenio Suarez each had three hits.
Both of Cincinnati’s homers came off Patrick Corbin (5-2), who gave up a season-high six runs in six innings.
Paul Goldschmidt and John Ryan Murphy went deep for the Diamondbacks, who have dropped 16 of 20 overall.
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A Detroit woman who was caught in Huntington with heroin in December 2016 pleaded guilty to a federal drug crime, announced United States Attorney Carol Casto. Ebony Inez-Latee Johnson, 43, entered her guilty plea to possession with intent to distribute heroin.
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Police are investigating the appearance of a swastika and other racist and anti-Semitic graffiti near the stage in Ballard Park. Officials said the graffiti was discovered late Tuesday and that the police department has already begun an investigation into the matter.
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M.C.Overalls (London) will be opening its first permanent bricks-and-mortar store sometime in the next five weeks. The store will be located in London’s iconic Carnaby Street shopping destination in a 600-square-foot space.
The brand was revived earlier this year and was originally founded in 1908. The company launched its online shop this summer, as well as a pop-up shop in the city. It intends to open more stores after launching this flagship.
“The idea of relying on only selling wholesale to grow the brand was a risk we did not want to take, so (we) have decided to invest much more time and money in facing our consumers directly and showing them what we are about,” M.C.Overalls General Manager Bryan York said, according to Drapers.
SINGAPORE Feb 14 Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp , Singapore's second-biggest lender, reported a bigger-than-expected 18 percent drop in quarterly net profit, dragged down by a 57 percent jump in bad debt charges.
OCBC's net profit came in at S$789 million ($571 million) in the three months ending December, versus S$960 million a year earlier and an average forecast of S$856 million from six analysts polled by Reuters.
OCBC's net allowances for loans and other assets rose to S$305 million in the fourth quarter from a year earlier, highlighting the sector's growing exposure to the stressed oil services sector.
($1 = 1.4237 Singapore dollars) (Reporting by Anshuman Daga; Editing by Stephen Coates)
Imo State governor, Rochas Okorocha and other dignitaries at the wedding of Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris
Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, with his wife, Asta, a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) in Kaduna,
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Fresno firefighters battled a residential blaze Tuesday morning, February 14, 2017, in the 6000 block of North Roosevelt Avenue, just north of Bullard Avenue.
Start the conversation, or Read more at The Fresno Bee.
Even though the baseball team at Ardrey Kell finds themselves in the 4A state championship series, the road has not been easy.
They lost their first 2 games of the year, did not win the conference regular season title, or the conference tournament title.
But all of that has fueled this team to this point as they look to win the program's second ever baseball state title.
For more on Ardrey Kell, check out this edition of WBTV Sports Overtime.
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MANDEVILLE, LA.--South Florida has been making a major push in the Jacksonville area with receivers coach Charlie Williams spearheading the recruitment of top targets from that area. One of his top...
China's Foreign Ministry Wednesday warned Washington against challenging its sovereignty, responding to reports the United States was planning fresh naval patrols in the disputed South China Sea.
On Sunday, the Navy Times reported that U.S. Navy and Pacific Command leaders were considering freedom of navigation patrols in the busy waterway by the San Diego-based Carl Vinson carrier strike group, citing unnamed defense officials.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang said tension in the South China Sea had stabilized due to the hard work between China and Southeast Asia countries, and urged foreign nations including the U.S. to respect this.
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The Grand River Center in Dubuque generated nearly 10 million dollars for the city’s economy in 2016, according to its’ annual report. Our coverage partner at KCRG TV tells us Platinum Hospitality, which manages the events center will present the report to the Dubuque City Council Tuesday. The report notes the center had events 90% of the days in the past year. The report says nearly 185 thousand people came to events at the center, 55 thousand of them from out of town. That generated 9.7 million for the local economy. Those numbers are all increases from the previous year. According to its’ budget the city will spend 383-thousand dollars this fiscal year supporting the Grand River Center’s services. Corporate events had the biggest increase at the Grand River Center last year, while social events declined.
Renting a car can be a living nightmare Dear John: Fantastic piece on Avis! They once charged me a mileage fee for NOT driving the car enough. Evidently, drivers are required to hit a certain number of miles...
How car rental companies are stealing your money Today I’m going to help car rental companies steal more of your money. Why would I do such a thing? Because I don’t think the companies are being creative enough...
Avis' idiotic anti-Israel 'policy' Avis has just been forced to make an embarrassing retraction after publicly accusing an Israeli customer who’d been denied a car rental of “unfairly maligning us with unfounded allegations.” Mistakes...
Rental car companies hiking prices ahead of summer You may save on gas, but that summer road trip is still going to cost you — especially if you rent your car. While consumers are expected to spend more...
NEWARK, NJ — A New Jersey man faces life in prison following a Monday guilty conviction for a murder at a New Jersey chicken restaurant, prosecutors said.
Durrell Hearn, 26, fatally shot Tykwan Crenshaw, 20, while robbing Royal Chicken Restaurant in Newark on Jan. 8, 2015, officials from the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office said. He was also convicted of robbing people.
Hearn , who has three prior drug convictions and five open robbery cases, had a lookout. Leon Trent, 30, pleaded guilty to conspiracy and robbery charges. He faces 10 years in prison during his Jan. 8 sentencing.
Sentencing for Hearn is scheduled for Feb. 5. His trial lasted just one week.
“We are pleased the jury returned a just verdict in this tragic case. Hopefully, the resolution of the case will provide the Crenshaw family with a degree of closure,’’ said Assistant Prosecutor Carlo Fioranelli.
Often, the problem with New Year’s resolutions are that people set overly-ambitious goals in unexpected time frames. This adorable little one says — in her cute matter-of-fact way — that it’s time to stop that. Instead, we should go easy on ourselves and seek to gradually improve all year round. Take her advice, or just take in the cuteness!
A former junior high teacher in rural Nova Scotia is due in court on Tuesday for sentencing after pleading guilty to invitation to sexual touching.
READ MORE: Sex assault charges against Halifax teacher ‘deeply troubling’: school board
Sarah Allt Harnish, who goes by her maiden name Allt, was a teacher at Five Bridges Junior High in Hubley.
The RCMP say they received a complaint on Feb. 5, 2016, that a teacher at the school had inappropriate contact with a student.
Allt was arrested the following month.
Police allege that the assaults involved one student and occurred between Sept. 1, 2015, and March 11, 2016.
She was ordered not to have any contact with the student, whose identity is protected by a publication ban.
MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) - Police in New Hampshire found an array of drugs in an apartment during an investigation into the death of a 20-month-old child.
Police say two people have been charged with drug possession after Wednesday's discovery.
Authorities in Manchester say the toddler died on May 25, and they executed a search warrant that day as part of the death investigation.
Thirty-one-year-old Joshua Garvey and 33-year-old Christen Gelinas were each charged with possession of controlled drugs with intent to distribute. Police say they found heroin, cocaine, crack and suboxone that had an estimated street value of over $5,400. Garvey also faces bail violation charges.
Gelinas and Garvey faced arraignment Wednesday. It wasn't immediately known if they had lawyers.
There were no details on their relationship to the toddler or the child's identity.
March 28 Agile Group Holdings Ltd
* Company, as a guarantor, entered into second commitment letter in favour of bank
* Company agreed to provide guarantee in proportion to 25% shareholding interests in tianjin jinnan owned by Foshan Agile
* Deal for repayment of RMB 3.0 billion
* Reference is made to announcement of company dated 23 November 2016 in relation to first commitment letter Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Mid-morning collision
(Collision on Highway 86 and Bannister Road)…The collision was reported at 9:14 Monday morning.
Few details have been made available. The California Highway Patrol is investigating. The CHP say a long-term closure of the intersection was requested. They have not said if there were any injuries as a result of the collision, or how it happened.
VIDEO: Facebook Exec Slams Twitter For Censoring Pro-Life Blackburn Ad
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Sandberg on Twitter removing an ad from Rep. Marsha Blackburn: "When you cut off speech for one person, you cut off speech for all people." pic.twitter.com/llkaIgAT1k — Axios (@axios) October 12, 2017
Facebook’s chief operating officer said that Tennessee Rep. Marsha Blackburn’s campaign ad should not have been censored and barred from Twitter, because restricting speech for some people hurts everyone.
“When you cut off speech for one person, you cut off speech for all people,” Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg — who disagrees with Blackburn and is a long-time abortion advocate — said Thursday.
After Blackburn announced her run for Senate last week, Twitter blocked the campaign announcement ad Monday, citing concerns that the ad’s pro-life message might be offensive. – READ MORE
Diane Turek yells at Rep. Mike Coffman, R-Colo., at a town hall meeting on health care reform hosted by Coffman in Littleton, Colorado, Aug. 12, 2009. It was one of the most exclusive tickets in town: Only 800 were made available, and those lucky enough to score one were told they would have to show photo ID at the gate, where they would be issued a wristband and a number.
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Former Malaysian leader Najib Razak has pleaded not guilty to all charges in corruption case
BRUSSELS (AP) — A power outage has hit Brussels airport that is expected to delay planes throughout the day.
Florence Muls of Brussels airport says the outage hit at 5 a.m. (0400 GMT; 11 p.m. EDT) Thursday and specifically affected the luggage and air conditioning systems. Hundreds of passengers were left outside the terminal at dawn and were allowed inside around two hours later.
All systems were back to normal by midmorning but by then the backup was such that it would affect schedules for the rest of the day.
Despite the delays, the airport warned passengers to show up on time. The airport said incoming flights shouldn’t be affected.
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Eitan Bar-Zeev, the CEO of the Big Shopping Centers Group, said Saturday his company will pay the fines given to Ashdod store owners who opened on Shabbat.
"As we've already said and committed, 'Big' will pay the fines whenever necessary and will also pay for any legal battle with the municipality," he said.
"We can only be astonished for the who-knows-what-time at the municipality's conduct. They make declarations and statements of reconciliation, while at the same time raising the bar on this insufferable religious coercion."
Marissa Blair tells Chris Cuomo how her fiance saved her from the Charlottesville car crash by pushing her out of the way at the last second. He was hit by the car and suffered a broken leg.
Harold “Frog” Len Davis Jr., 49, of Flemingburg, Ky. passed away January 3, 2017.
He is survived by his father and step mother, a brother, Dean Davis, three half-brothers; and one sister.
He was laid to rest at Brooksville, Ky.
CCTV images have been released after a charity poppy box was stolen.
Thames Valley Police wish to speak to the man pictured because he 'may have vital information' in connection with the theft which happened at the Esso Service Station in Station Road in Wallingford.
The incident took place on Wednesday November 8, at around 11.25pm.
The man was accompanied by a white woman with blonde hair, aged in her twenties.
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Safety Steven Terrell put the finishing touches on Sunday’s Chiefs win over the Raiders when he intercepted Derek Carr with just over 30 seconds left to play in the fourth quarter.
That turned out to be the final play that Terrell will make for the Chiefs this season. The team announced on Monday that Terrell has been placed on injured reserve.
There was no announcement about the specific injury that will end Terrell’s season. He did stay down for a bit after a hit on tight end Clive Walford during Sunday’s game, but obviously returned to action before the game came to an end.
Terrell played 38 defensive snaps on Sunday, which was a season high spurred by the absence of Eric Murray due to an ankle injury.
The Chiefs promoted sixth-round pick Leon McQuay from the practice squad to fill Terrell’s spot on the roster.
Why Nigerians want true federalism – Wike tells American Ambassador
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, says Nigerians are demanding true federalism to enable each region develop according to its capability. The governor spoke yesterday when he hosted the US Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr William Symington. In a statement by his Special Assistant on Electronic Media, Mr Simeon Nwakaudu, Wike explained that Rivers people, for instance, […]
Why Nigerians want true federalism – Wike tells American Ambassador
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Reece Parke gives the middle finger as he is lead into the police station.
POLICE have withdrawn bestiality charges related to allegations two men interfered with a pig and killed chickens at a Nimbin permaculture farm last year.
Reece Parke and Bradley Presbury both appeared by video link from custody.
The men continue to face other serious offences such as torture, beating and causing the death of an animal.
The matter has been adjourned until April 24 to set a date for the hearing.
Neither man applied for bail which the magistrate said would be refused.
Entrepreneurs sail through changing tides The story of 70 years of business, coinciding with independent India, is about two worlds distinctly different from each other. Business historians and economists prefer to label the first 45 years as an era of just managing the system. They see 1991, the year that opened the floodgates of economic reforms, as a starting point, making Indian businesses look rather young. And if Indian businesses versus multinationals was the norm earlier, now foreign investor-funded desi entrepreneurs are leading the way in many ways (the $2.6-billion fund ...
Malcolm Turnbull expects wages will pick up over the next year as the economy continues to expand and demand for labour heats up.
Wages growth has been stuck at the lowest in at least two decades at around two per cent when the employment and company profits soared over the past year.
"You'll see that over the next year and following, as long as you get continued economic growth, you will see more demand for labour, and that will see wages move up," the prime minister told ABC TV's Insiders on Sunday.
JUST days after being knocked out of the French Open in the first round, Australian Bernard Tomic has been labelled tennis’ party animal by former world No. 1 Marat Safin.
The two-time major winner told L’Equipe that Tomic “holds all the [partying] records from what I heard.”
Asked where Tomic’s priorities were, Safin put it simply: “It’s party, party, party … then tennis.”
Djokovic into third round 1:20
The Aussie was winless since January before his unexpected revival on the European clay, but did little to prove his doubters wrong.
After losing 6-4, 5-7, 6-4, 6-4 to Argentinian Marco Trungelliti, who had driven 1,000km from Barcelona to play the first-round tie, Tomic then conducted a surly news conference with exasperated reporters.
Tomic said he planned to return to his Monte Carlo base, but declined to discuss his grass-court prospects ahead of Wimbledon starting in early July.
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A Johnson County man was arrested Monday after a girl said she felt threatened by him at a Prairie Village park.
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Two years on from the highly-controversial EU-Turkey deal, many thousands of refugees are still trapped on Greek islands. One of them offers an open invitation to EU leaders to see their inhospitable conditions at the Moria refugee camp on Lesbos.
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The balloon lobby has begun fighting against a bill introduced last month would establish a statewide ban over concerns that balloons endanger wildlife. Bringing balloons down to earth: Bill would end mass release The balloon lobby has begun fighting against a bill introduced last month would establish a statewide ban over concerns that balloons endanger wildlife.
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The Gunners are back to winning ways ahead of their crunch Europa League clash in midweek - and the Frenchman's fine form continued
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Samsung Electronics has reported a surge in quarterly earnings thanks to its record-breaking chip business.
The South Korean company said Wednesday that its October-December earnings jumped 74 percent to 12 trillion won ($11.2 billion), compared with 6.9 trillion won a year earlier.
Sales and operating profit also rose in line with Samsung's earlier guidance.
Samsung's flagship semiconductor business continued making record-high profits. The division, which supplies chips that help data centers, servers, mobile devices and computers save data and run multiple programs rapidly, generated 10.9 trillion won in operating income during the quarter on sales of 21.11 trillion won, an unusually lucrative record for a manufacturing company.
Profits have not suffered from the vice chairman's bribery conviction. Company heir Lee Jae-yong is waiting for an appeal ruling next week.
Mulayam Singh called off the party meeting scheduled for Thursday, asked candidates to prepare for polls
Lucknow: The Yadav vs Yadav battle shifts to Delhi today where the Samajwadi Party factions led by father Mulayam Singh and son Akhilesh will stake claim to the party symbol, the "cycle." Mulayam Singh Yadav, who founded the party 25 years ago, said this morning that the "Samajwadi Party's election symbol is my signature." He has cancelled a party meeting he had called on Thursday, December 5, and has asked party candidates to head to their constituencies and prepare for the assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh, to be announced any day this week. The meeting was likely to have been poorly attended with most party workers and leaders siding with his son and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav.
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It’s a girl! A female bison was born at the Cape May County Zoo on June 5th to its parents Hank and Zippy. This female bison is the four calf for this pair. The new bison is visible daily in the North American Prairie habitat.
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One of Russia’'s most senior diplomats has spoken to Sky News about the Salisbury poisoning. Alexander Shulgin is ambassador to the Netherlands and Russia's representative at the OPCW (the global chemical weapons watchdog).
The Saskatoon Stars remain undefeated at the 2018 Esso Cup.
The Stars downed the defending champion St. Albert Slash 4-1 in round-robin action Tuesday afternoon at Bridgewater, N.S. to improve their record to 3-0 at the national midget female hockey championship.
Calli Arnold, Mackenna Parker, Joelle Fiala and Anna Leschyshyn scored for Saskatoon, which led 2-1 after the first and second periods.
Jordan Ivanko, who made 19 saves, was named the Stars’ player of the game.
The Stars have allowed only one goal on 50 shots through three games at Canada’s national female midget championship after back-to-back shutouts to start the tournament.
The first-place Stars, who are Saskatchewan and West Regional champions, play the host Metro Boston Pizza squad from Bridgewater in tournament action Wednesday.
If you’re looking for a common thread across the Los Angeles Lakers’ three-game losing streak, including Monday’s 110-100 loss to the Indiana Pacers, check Lonzo Ball’s feet. For the third time in as many games, the rookie out of UCLA wore the original black colorway of his ZO2 Prime Remix signature shoe from the Big Baller Brand.
Granted, the Purple and Gold’s recent issues run deeper than footwear. But it might not hurt if the Crown Prince of Chino Hills opts for a different look with his kicks when the Lakers’ take on the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center on Thursday.
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Azexport online trading platform and VTB Bank (Azerbaijan) have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation.
In accordance with the agreement, Azerbaijani exporters will get new opportunities for export financing in those countries where the bank is represented.
The memorandum also stipulates holding of joint events and conferences, organization of business delegations, exchange of information within the capabilities of the Azexport website, including presentation of new insurance, logistics and transportation opportunities.
The memorandum was signed by Head of Azexport Zaur Gardashov and Chairman of the Board of VTB Bank (Azerbaijan) Yevgeniy Kirin.
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A Japanese immigration officer escorts Kim Jong Nam, son of North Korea's leader at the time, Kim Jong Il, from a bus to board an All Nippon Airways airplane at Narita airport in Chiba Prefecture in May 2001. The estranged half brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has been killed in Malaysia, a South Korean government source said late Tuesday.
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Malawi Congress Party (MCP) Lower Shire political giant Mohammed Sidik Mia has said the country’s oldest party is set to win the 2019 elections with its leader Lazarus Chakwera set to be Head of State. Mia…
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Officials say road crews are on track to finish rebuilding a large bridge over Interstate 75 by the end of 2018.
The Detroit News reports the Michigan Department of Transportation this week gave an update on the Rouge River bridge project. The southbound lanes of I-75 have been closed for about 8 miles from Detroit to Southgate since February for construction.
In mid-November, work will take place in the northbound lanes.
The $220 million project is replacing concrete on the bridge, which carries 37 million vehicles per year, and replacing or repairing 13 other spans. The Rouge River bridge originally was built in 1967 and the bridge deck had deteriorated to the point of needing replacement.
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A small hole in a busy sidewalk is a bigger problem than a large hole in a not-so-busy sidewalk, for two reasons:
One: The bigger the hole, the easier it is to see — and avoid.
Two: The more foot traffic there is, the more likely it is that someone will fail to see it and step in it.
That’s why the two small, coverless holes we found in a sidewalk on the east side of Church St., between Dundas and Queen Sts., are a lot bigger problem than they appear.
We were hiking up Church recently, just north of Queen, behind a group of a half-dozen people engaged in an animated discussion that clearly diverted their attention from the sidewalk beneath them.
NEW YORK — Pop star Madonna has lost her battle to prevent an auction of her personal items, including a love letter from her ex-boyfriend, the late rapper Tupac Shakur, a pair of worn panties and a hairbrush containing her hair.
Last year, a judge ordered Gotta Have It! Collectibles to pull the items from its impending rock ‘n’ roll-themed auction after the Material Girl sought an emergency court order.
In a decision revealed Monday, the judge dismissed the case on grounds the statute of limitations to recover the items had passed.
The auction house told The New York Times it had done due diligence on the items and was confident Madonna had no claim.
The company says the auction will be in July.
Starting bid for the Tupac letter is $100,000.
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Former Florida wide receiver Antonio Callaway tested positive for marijuana at the NFL combine, reports ESPN's Adam Schefter.
According to Schefter, Callaway's new agent Malki Kawa, who didn't represent Callaway during the combine, said it was for a diluted sample.
A diluted sample is treated as a positive test result.
Callaway has had previous off-the-field incidents at Florida.
He was suspended from team activities during the spring semester in 2016 after a woman accused him of sexual assault. Callaway was found not responsible at a hearing last August and placed back on the team.
Callaway was one of nine Florida players who allegedly used stolen credit card information to fund bookstore accounts this past fall.
He was cited for marijuana possession in May last year and pleaded no contest to possession of drug paraphernalia.
1. In 303 BCE, Seleucus I and Chandragupta signed a peace treaty and “an intermarriage agreement”. This allowed for inter-marriage between Indians and Greeks, both for commoners and members of the respective dynasties. Connect this with an Indian brand. 2. This endowment is considered to be the world’s richest. Its natural resources bets helped it profit for more than a decade. It is selling off one of the most distinctive bets: 3,000-plus hectares of dairy farms and about 5,000-plus cows in New Zealand. It holds a $4-billion natural resources ...
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The Rocky River Chamber Music Society is back for its 59th season with its Monday night free concerts at the West Shore Unitarian Universalist Church.
Three members of the Green Mountain Chamber Music Festival’s artist faculty will perform the opening program: violinist Kevin Lawrence, who is also the festival’s founder and artistic director; cellist Brooks Whitehouse; and pianist Clara Yang.
The program includes Ludwig van Beethoven’s Fourteen Variations in E flat major, Johannes Brahms’ Trio No. 1 in B major, and the Cleveland premiere of Evan Chambers’ A Hundred Ways.
The concert is open to all and, as always, free.
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The 2017 NBA Finals are over. The Golden State Warriors are champions, just like we thought they would be, after beating the Cleveland Cavaliers in five games.
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CHICOPEE, Mass. (Mass Appeal) – Even if your husband doesn’t feel like a master chef this Father’s Day, he can still look like one! Beehive Sewing Studio’s Tess Poe showed us how to put together a DIY Chef’s Hat for dad at the grill.
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Plenty for every kind of theatre fan in Cowichan Musical Society’s latest blockbuster
All-singing, all-dancing, Anything Goes is great show.
The Cowichan Musical Society truly has a hit on its hands.
The fine performances of Sarah Lane as Reno Sweeney, Grant Mellemstrand as Billy Crocker, Jim Cleough as Moonface Martin, Alison Bendall as Hope Harcourt, Connor Lacmanec as Lord Evelyn Oakleigh and many more made an instant connection with the audience on opening night, and the cast never looked back.
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Beverly Wyse, president of Boeing’s Boeing’s Shared Services Group, said the unit, which employs about 3,000 people in the Puget Sound region, has begun a sweeping review and has begun to inform specific groups that their work is pegged for moving. Ted S. Warren AP file, 2014
The Rose Bowl Parade steps off in Pasadena, California Monday morning.For the past week volunteers have been putting in long hours to create the spectacular floats. The parade is 5.5 miles long and the theme is "Echoes of Success."You can watch the parade beginning at 10 a.m. right here on ABC7 and then tune into our sister network ESPN at 4 p.m. to catch USC take on Penn State in the Rose Bowl.
Gamecock baseball senior class turned the tide of team During a press conference before the NCAA regional tournament, The University of South Carolina head baseball coach Mark Kingston said the senior class will be remembered as the group that changed the course of the Gamecock baseball team. Tracy Glantz ×
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OTTAWA — The House of Commons has unanimously adopted a motion blaming Russia for what it calls a despicable nerve gas attack in Britain.
Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia's Freeland's motion says Russia is showing a total disregard for the rules of the international order.
Former double agent Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia were found unconscious on a bench in the city of Salisbury two weeks ago, the victims of what the British government says was a Russian nerve agent.
British and Russia has engaged in tit-for-tat expulsions of diplomats over the attack.
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Pa.'s 18% hidden tax was supposed to be temporary ... In 1936 If you've ever paid the "Johnstown Flood Tax," you probably don't know it. Check out this story on ydr.com: http://on-ydr.co/2oonhxA The "temporary" tax was enacted in 1936 to help victims of the Johnstown flood.
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The internet has really changed a lot of things in life. It is now possible to do anything from making a living as a professional, studying for a master's degree, and enjoying some of the best forms of entertainment, all from the comfort of your home.
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Shabazz Muhammad has seen his minutes fall off substantially this season after signing a two-year deal before the year.
Shabazz Muhammad hoped to factor into the Timberwolves' plans this season, but after seeing his minutes fall off substantially, he wants out.
According to ESPN, Muhammad has asked Minnesota to either release or trade him prior to the Feb. 8 deadline.
Muhammad signed a two-year, $3.37 million deal before the 2017-18 season and was hoping to be a key part of the Timberwolves' rotation this year.
After averaging 22.8, 20.5 and 19.4 minutes per game prior to signing his contract, he saw his minutes fall to under 10 per game this season and is averaging a career-low 3.7 points per game.
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The No. 14 overall pick in the 2013 NBA Draft, Muhammad has good size, but has always struggled as a shooter as he has made 47 percent of his shots in his career and 31.7 percent from beyond the arc.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam is asking President Donald Trump to declare a major disaster in the state following severe storms on Memorial Day weekend.
The governor’s request Wednesday seeks federal assistance for recovery efforts in 12 counties affected by strong winds, rain and hail.
The storms on May 27 and May 28 knocked out power to more than 180,000 customers in Memphis alone. Power lines were knocked down and fallen trees damaged homes and blocked roads. No deaths were reported.
Damage assessments to utilities totaled $15.9 million. Officials say an additional $14.6 million has been spent on emergency work, including debris cleanup.
Tennessee’s members of Congress are urging Trump to approve federal disaster assistance for Blount, Cumberland, Fayette, Knox, Loudon, Morgan, Putnam, Rhea, Roane, Sevier, Shelby and Smith counties.
A candlelight vigil was held Sunday evening in Biloxi in memory of those killed during weekend protests in Charlottesville, Va.
Organized by the Mississippi Rising coalition, those in attendance spread a simple message: "There's no hate in our state."
"I served 20 years in the Marine Corps to ensure that everybody has equal opportunity, not certain segments have a certain opportunity. That's not how this works. My shirt says it all, we are born equal members of one human family," said one attendee.
Saturday, Heather Heyer was killed after police say James Alex Fields, Jr. drove into a crowd of people protesting a white supremacist rally.
Fields has been charged with second-degree murder, as well as other counts.
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A counter demonstrator uses a lighted spray can against a white nationalist demonstrator at the entrance to Lee Park in Charlottesville, Va., Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017. Gov. Terry McAuliffe declared a state of emergency and police dressed in riot gear ordered people to disperse after chaotic violent clashes between white nationalists and counter protestors. Steve Helber AP Photo
The Taliban have stepped up attacks on Afghan security forces in recent years, capturing several districts across the country. (Reuters)
An Afghan official says Taliban insurgents have targeted military checkpoints in eastern Ghazni province in two separate attacks, killing three Afghan soldiers. Arif Noori, spokesman for the provincial governor in Ghazni, says that five other soldiers were wounded in the attacks, which took place early today. He also says the two districts were the attacks took place Andar and Muqar are now under the control of the Afghan security forces. Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid claimed responsibility for the attacks in Ghazni, saying the insurgents were able to overrun the checkpoints and seize weapons and ammunition. The Taliban have stepped up attacks on Afghan security forces in recent years, capturing several districts across the country.
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There's a new music event coming up in Cashton. Pat Brueggen, one of the event organizers joined us on Daybreak to tell us about it. Head to their website to learn more.
Pat and his brother Steve Brueggen, along with Scott Wall of Cashton, have been hoping to host a music festival in downtown Cashton for a while.
Now with help from the Cashton Development Corporation they are hosting an annual summer time music event in Cashton on Main Street.
It takes place on Saturday, June 17. Festivities kick off with a pancake breakfast from 7-10 a.m. at the Cashton Community Hall. Then from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. there will be a car and motorcycle show set up on Main Street between the two music stages. A "People's Choice" award will be presented.
There will be music playing all day including a variety of genres. From Island/Caribbean to Rock, Blues and Country. Tickets cost $10 for all day admission. The night concludes with a fireworks show at 9:30 p.m.
The 39-year-old had recently undergone cosmetic surgery in Poland and got a nose job, eye lift and hair transplant.
The singer - who was a finalist on the ITV talent show in 2012 - was hospitalised after he reportedly returned to the UK and woke up to discover he could not feel one of his legs.
His spokesperson confirmed that the Liverpudlian is currently receiving treatment.
They said to The Mirror: “We can confirm that Chris was rushed into hospital yesterday with a suspected Deep Vein Thrombosis. He has been treated and is under going further treatment.”
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A two-vehicle crash has caused part of a North-east road to close.
The incident, involving a Ford Transit van and a Suzuki Vitara, has caused tailbacks after a section of the A93 was closed near Kirkton Cottages, near Aboyne.
Police were called to the scene at 4pm.
There are not thought to be any life-threatening injuries.
LOWELL, MASS. (WHDH) - Lowell police are searching for a dark-colored SUV with heavy damage after it reportedly hit a motorized scooter, leaving the driver with serious injuries.
A 47-year-old woman was riding the scooter when the SUV struck her on Middlesex Street around 10 p.m., police said.
The driver of the SUV fled outbound on Middlesex Street toward Chelmsford, according to police.
The woman was taken to the hospital with serious injuries.
Anyone with information about this crash is asked to call Lowell police.
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Billie Lourd: Life without Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher is 'surreal' "If I say that I'm doing good, I'm too happy, and if I say that I'm not doing good, then I'm a mess."
Ricky Martin defends Versace murder drama as respectful Martin said he spoke by phone Wednesday to Antonio D’Amico after he had publicly criticized the series for what he called inaccuracies.
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Billie Lourd named sole beneficiary in Carrie Fisher's will The 24-year-old daughter of Fisher will inherit rights to her mom’s intellectual property - such as books, specials and trademarks.
James T. Hodgkinson, who on Wednesday shot Republican Rep. Steve Scalise and four others, posted this on his Facebook page March 22: “Trump is a Traitor. Trump Has Destroyed Our Democracy. It’s Time to Destroy Trump & Co.”
Sitting in the dying light of World War I, the poet T.S. Eliot wrote, “I had not thought death had undone so many.” What’s our excuse? Displays of political or social excess seem to be everywhere. Whatever...
President Donald Trump's top advisers will meet on Tuesday to discuss whether to recommend that he withdraw the United States from the Paris climate accord, a White House official said on Monday.
As part of the deal, the United States committed to reducing its emissions by between 26 and 28 percent from 2005 levels by 2025 .
White House officials, led by the National Economic Council, have recently been asking publicly-traded energy companies for advice on whether to stay in the agreement.
Politico on Friday first reported a possible meeting of Trump advisers.
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Baku. 25 September. REPORT.AZ/ Iraqi parliament has decided to deploy troops in Kirkuk.
Report informs citing CNNTürk, Chairman of the Iraqi Parliament's Security and Defense Committee, Hakim Zamili, told a press conference on 25 September.
"The parliament adopted a decision to transfer oil wells in Kirkuk to the central government control and dismiss the government officials, voting in the referendum", he stressed.
In order to ensure security of the citizens, the Parliament has made a decision on deployment of military force in other conflict areas along with Kirkuk: "The parliament has also decided to close all border crossings under the control of the local government in northern Iraq".
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A man was rushed to hospital with serious injuries after he was involved in a road collision.
Police said the 65-year-old male pedestrian was hurt in a crash involving a blue Audi A3 on Mark Street, Liversedge, at around 3.20pm yesterday (Friday).
A West Yorkshire Police spokesman said: "The 65-year-old sustained serious injuries and is currently at Leeds General Infirmary.
"Officers would like to speak to anyone who either witnessed the collision itself or who believes they saw the vehicle or pedestrian involved immediately before the collision.
"Anyone with information is asked to call the Western Area Roads Policing Unit via 101, quoting 1143 of February 2."
Customer needs are driving the transformational changes, Satya tells Guy Daniels, but there is still an immediate need for us as an industry to rapidly increase the pace of change in response to the customer, he says. Fortunately, the interactive nature of the services we now develop means we can get a lot of immediate feedback from customers. They want to look from their screens in real time at what’s going on with their services and we must give them enough control to manage and change them.
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GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) – Greenville Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred near Pirates Place Tuesday night.
According to police, the robbery took place at around 9:47 p.m.
Suspects are described as three black males with one wearing a blue jacket, another wearing a red jacket, and the other wearing orange and purple shoes. All three suspects were armed with handguns and left in an unknown direction of travel with various electronics stolen from the scene.
Officers are on scene looking for the suspects.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Greenville Police at 252-329-4315. Information can be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 252-758-7777.
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At least one law firm has written to the Antigua and Barbuda Bar Association saying that it will not allow the Office of National Drug and Money Laundering Control Policy to inspect its clients’ records.
Writing on behalf of Daniels, Phillips, & Associates, attorney at law, Warren Cassell, says the firm’s stance is based on the fact that the ONDCP is a law enforcement body that has the power of investigations and is also investigating some of the same clients.
Cassell says the issue of conflict of interest also comes to the forefront.
He questions how the ONDCP can be investigating lawyers’ clients and at the same time be seeking to search the files of the said clients?
Daniels, Phillips, & Associates says its position is that the contents of their client’s files and advice are protected by legal privilege.
The firm says that any inspection will give the impression that lawyers are collaborating with law enforcement agencies. This threatens to undermine confidence in attorneys, he says.
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Ravi Hiranand, Abacus executive producer and Malcolm Ong, South China Morning Post at the NYSE, and Jay Chaudry, Zscaler founder and CEO, celebrating the company's IPO at the Nasdaq, ring today's opening bells.
Five members of the same family were gunned down on Thursday night in Mariannhill‚ the second mass shooting in KwaZulu-Natal this week.
The murders are now being investigated by the Provincial Organised Crime Task Team.
Police spokesperson Captain Nqobile Gwala said the attack played out at the family’s home in the Nteke area‚ west of Durban.
“The family was accosted by unknown gunmen who fired multiple shots at them. Four people died at the scene and the fifth victim had been dead on arrival at a local hospital‚” she said.
There is growing concern that rather than opening up education more and more that in recent months and years the trend has been in the opposite direction. In this vein Bishop George Lungu of Chipata Diocese recently warned that “access to quality education has become a preserve of the well to do families” when he was speaking during the 10th anniversary of the St Margaret Girls Secondary School.
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ST. LOUIS, Mo. _ Zach Clark from the Boone’s Crossing Farm Market joined us in the FOX 2 kitchen to discuss their unique, guaranteed fresh pumpkins.
The market, owned by Summit Produce, will be located at the Taubman Prestige Outlets in Chesterfield.
It will offer over 40 different varieties because, as co-owner Kris Clark says, “people should match their pumpkin to their personality.”
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WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – Wichita police are investigating a robbery at the Little Caesars in south Wichita. At approximately 5:15 p.m. Sunday, officers were dispatched to a robbery in progress call at the store located in the 2800 block of South Seneca.
When officers arrived, the 22-year-old employee told officers he was approached by two unknown suspects at the back door of the business. Money was taken by the suspects who fled on foot.
There were multiple other individuals at the store at the time of the robbery. There were no injuries.
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In second semi final of ICC Champions Trophy, India has won the toss and decided to bowl first against Bangladesh. Winner of this match will clash with Pakistan in final of the tournament.
Team news
According to Cricinfo, Bangladesh played four fast bowlers against New Zealand. The decision for them is whether they want the offspin of Mehedi Hasa. Imrul Kayes might struggle to make it back to the XI.
Bangladesh (possible) 1 Tamim Iqbal, 2 Soumya Sarkar, 3 Sabbir Rahman, 4 Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), 5 Shakib Al Hasan, 6 Mahmudullah, 7 Mosaddek Hossain, 8 Taskin Ahmed, 9 Mashrafe Mortaza (capt), 10 Rubel Hossain, 11 Mustafizur Rahman
Umesh Yadav has a decent record against Bangladesh, but it is unlikely India will tinker with the combination that won against South Africa.
India (possible) 1 Rohit Sharma, 2 Shikhar Dhawan, 3 Virat Kohli (capt), 4 Yuvraj Singh, 5 MS Dhoni (wk), 6 Kedar Jadhav, 7 Hardik Pandya, 8 Ravindra Jadeja, 9 Bhuvneshwar Kumar, 10 R Ashwin, 11 Jasprit Bumrah
NEW YORK >> Tina Charles scored 21 points and the New York Liberty used their biggest run of the season to defeat the Sparks 83-69 on Sunday for their third consecutive win.
Shavonte Zellous added 19 points and Epiphanny Prince 18 for the Liberty (15-12), who used a 20-0 run in the second quarter to lead 44-35 at the half.
Odyssey Sims had 18 points and Chelsea Gray 15 for the Sparks (19-8). Candace Parker added 14 points, 10 in the first quarter when the Sparks hit their first six shots and 7 of 9 overall to take a 27-16 lead.
Kia Vaughn started the comeback with a layup and Prince hit a 3-pointer for a 34-33 lead. Neka Ogwumike’s layup with 32 seconds left ended the Sparks drought. The Liberty held the Sparks to eight points in the quarter, the best defensive quarter for New York and worst on offense for the Sparks this season.
The Sparks got within five several times in the third quarter and trailed by six entering the fourth quarter but never put together a challenge.
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Uptown Lad has been ruled out of the Provincial Championships final because of injury.
Wyong trainer Kim Waugh told Racing NSW stewards on Friday the four-year-old had injured his off side tendon and would be be spelled.
Once the Provincial Championships qualifying races are complete the highest-rated fourth placegetter will take Uptown Lad's place in the $500,000 race at Randwick on April 14.
Uptown Lad qualified for the final by winning the heat at Hawkesbury last Saturday.
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Located near the delta of the Nile, Cairo is probably the largest city in the entire Middle East and one of the largest cities on Earth. While modern Cairo was founded by the Fatimid Dynasty in 969, the city outskirts house the remains of much older settlements and structures dating back to the time of Ancient Egypt.
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The Forest Grove Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating a missing woman.
Carol Wallace left her home in Forest Grove at around noon Tuesday and she has not been heard from since that time.
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More than half (54%) of global information workers are interrupted from their work a few times or more per month to spend time looking for or trying to get access to information, insights, and answers. The problem: Old keyword-based enterprise search engines of the past are obsolete. Cognitive search is the new generation of enterprise search that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to return results that are more relevant to the user or embedded in an application issuing the search query. Forrester defines cognitive search and knowledge discovery solutions as
A new generation of enterprise search solutions that employ AI technologies such as natural language processing and machine learning to ingest, understand, organize, and query digital content from multiple data sources.
Cognitive search solutions are different because they:
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Man Utd start 2017/18 campaign against West Ham
Manchester United start their 2017/18 Premier League season with a home game against West Ham United at Old Trafford on August 12.
They face an away trip to the Liberty Stadium on August 19 to play Swansea City in their next game.
Jose Mourinho’s side travel to Anfield to face fierce rivals Liverpool on October 14. The return fixture takes place at Old Trafford on March 10.
The home derby against Manchester City is on December 9, with the short trip to the Etihad Stadium coming on April 7.
United’s Boxing Day fixture sees them host Burnley at Old Trafford.
And a potentially tasty fixture has United playing Arsenal at home just three games from the end of the season.
The final fixture of the league campaign will also be at home. Watford are the visitors on that occasion.
All dates are subject to change for broadcast coverage.
THESSALONIKI, Greece — Greek authorities have agreed to extradite to France the Georgian suspected head of an international crime ring specializing in robberies and burglaries.
Lasha Shushanashvili, 57, was among 14 people arrested, in co-ordination with France, in April in the northern city of Thessaloniki during a two-day operation involving more than 100 police officers.
A further 17 suspected members of the crime ring were arrested in France.
Shushanashvili’s lawyers said they would appeal to Greece’s supreme court against Wednesday’s extradition ruling by Thessaloniki judicial authorities.
Shushanashvili was first arrested in Greece in 2012, and sentenced to 14 years’ imprisonment for heading an international criminal ring allegedly involved in armed robberies and at least one contract killing.
In fewer than three years, he secured early release on health grounds.
EURUSD stays below the downward trend line on 4-hour chart, which is holding the downside move from 1.0828. As long as the pair is below the trend line, the downtrend could be expected to continue, and next target would be at 1.0400 area. Key resistance is now at 1.0658, only break above this level will indicate that correction of the downtrend is underway, then the following upward movement could bring price back to 1.0700 - 1.0740 area.
Herb Kelleher created the first budget airline, which found great success by simplifying everything from the destinations to the snacks served on board. Can you remember when full-service airlines, with two or three classes of passengers, were the only choice -- for both intercontinental and domestic travel? It wasn't a bad system, but it was complex, expensive and exclusive.
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ATLANTA (AP) – Georgia’s highest court has reversed it own recent decision and restored the murder conviction of a woman whose husband shot and killed a police officer.
The Georgia Supreme Court issued a new opinion Monday that upholds Lisa Ann Lebis’ felony murder conviction in the 2012 slaying of Clayton County police officer Sean Callahan.
Barely a month ago the same court had axed Lebis’ conviction, saying prosecutors failed to prove she “jointly possessed” the gun that her husband, Tremaine Lebis, used to kill the officer as the couple tried to flee a Stockbridge motel.
The new decision concludes that Lisa Ann Lebis could still be held accountable for the slaying as a co-conspirator.
The opinion Monday does not say why the high court chose to revisit the case.
German grocer ALDI is taking steps towards even greater customer service by offering delivery in Los Angeles, Atlanta, and Dallas, by month’s end.
ALDI may expand delivery to more cities, but for now, these appear to be their test markets.
ALDI has partnered with “Instacart” for deliveries, which will charge a delivery fee. Some items may cost more than in-store. You will be able to order on Instacart’s website or app. Same day delivery will be availab.e
ALDI currently has around 1,700 U.S. stores, and plans to expand up to 2,500 stores within in the next 5 years.
ALDI’s announcement to deliver in Dallas is a wise decision as their German competitor “Lidl” is planning to open (7) North Texas locations.
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Beauty standards about pubic hair have come a long way in the last few years. Once viewed as taboo, having anything other than a Brazilian is finally losing its stigma. (To wit: Just last month, a razor brand debuted ads that actually show female body hair in them, a first for the industry.) Its normalization is in no small part helped by the celebrities who aren't afraid to open up about their grooming habits in interviews and on social media. Shave, wax, trim, do nothing —the point is, the choice is yours. Below, 10 famous women get real about their decision to keep it all.
MOUNT BETHEL, Pa. (AP) — A musician whose songs helped teach children on ABC's "Schoolhouse Rock" has died.
His son, Chris, says 94-year-old Bob Dorough died of natural causes Monday at his home in Mount Bethel, Pennsylvania.
According to his biography, the jazz musician "set the multiplication tables to music" as musical director for the educational cartoon series between 1973 and 1985. It was revived from 1993 to 1999.
He also wrote the song "Devil May Care," which jazz great Miles Davis recorded as an instrumental version.
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Dorough was born in Arkansas and raised in Texas. He headed to New York City after graduating from the University of North Texas in 1949. He eventually settled in Pennsylvania.
A funeral is tentatively scheduled for Monday in Mount Bethel.
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Green Bay Metro Fire Department was called at for a smell of gas inside the Alorica building Sunday.
Units entered and found a strong odor of natural gas in the common areas. Fire Department meters showed no explosive levels. The gas service to the building was shutoff and building allowed to ventilate.
Seven employees of Alorica were evaluated for headache and nausea, four requested transport to area hospitals. WPS arrived on scene and initially found no readings on their meters.
Gas service was restored to the building to replicate the leak. A cooking appliance inside KoKo’s Restaurant kitchen was found to be operating with its pilot out, allowing unburned gas to flow.
The flow was stopped and the building was reoccupied.
Green Bay Metro Fire HazMat Team monitored the entire structure and later found all areas to be safe.
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the people of Iran will continue supporting the Islamic Republic despite foreign pressure.
His comments came Wednesday, just hours after President Donald Trump said the U.S. stands with the people of Iran against the country's ruling establishment. Rouhani spoke during a visit to the mausoleum of the Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, the founder of the Islamic Republic.
Rouhani said in remarks broadcast by state TV: "The Iranian nation will never give up Imam Khomeini's legacy; Islamism and Republicanism. Return is impossible."
During his State of the Union address, Trump called the Islamic Republic a "corrupt dictatorship" and said "America stands with the people of Iran in their courageous struggle for freedom."
Delta Air Lines Inc. said on Monday it plans to launch a cash tender offer to buy up to an additional 32 percent of Grupo Aeromexico SAB de CV's stock at 53 Mexican pesos per share, valuing the deal at about $590 million. The offer represents a premium of 34.4 percent to Aeromexico's Friday close.
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Sri Lanka arrests 4 Indian fishermen in local waters
The Sri Lanka Navy on Monday said it had arrested 4 Indian fishermen for poaching illegally in Sri Lanka's northern waters, 18 nautical miles north of Point Pedro.
The navy media unit said in a statement that one fishing trawler was also taken into custody.
"The arrested fishermen, trawler and fishing gear were brought to the naval base SLNS Uththara in Kankesanthurai. They are due to be handed over to the Assistant Fisheries Director of Jaffna for legal action," the navy said.
More than 60 Indian fishermen were arrested last week for poaching in Sri Lankan waters off the northern seas. 15 bottom trawlers belonging to the Indian fishermen were also seized.
The Sri Lankan government has repeatedly warned that Indian fishermen trespassing into Sri Lankan waters to fish illegally will continue to be arrested and their boats will be taken into custody.
CANBERRA, Australia — An Australian official says China uses a different tone in private talks than it used in a recent public statement that demanded Australia take off its "tinted glasses" and take "concrete actions" to improve bilateral ties.
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Secretary Frances Adamson was being questioned by a Senate committee on Thursday on the vastly different accounts that the Australian and China foreign ministers gave of their bilateral meeting on the sidelines of a Group of 20 minister's conference in Argentina last week.
Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop described her meeting with her Chinese counterpart Wang Yi as "very warm and candid and constructive." Wang issued a statement in terse terms.
Australia has been talking down media reports of diplomatic disruptions over Chinese anger at Australian policies.
Blockchain is one of the hottest tech trends in the world today. But finding the right talent with the prerequisite skills needed for mastering new tools and blockchain technology is a difficult task.
So what kind of skills should companies be looking for and how they can find the right talent?
Demand for blockchain talent is high
There’s no shortage of activity around blockchains and distributed ledger technology. In an IDG Connect survey of 516 European IT professionals across multiple industries including finance, health, and retail, 38% said blockchain would have an "extremely big effect" on them as a professional. Other studies suggest areas such as supply chain management and energy expect blockchain-like technologies to have a major impact on their operations.
Kessel scored twice and added an assist during Friday's 7-4 win over Washington.
No. 81 is now just two points back of Nikita Kucherov in the scoring race, as his recent offensive surge has him up to 23 goals and 39 assists for the campaign. Kessel's 1.17 points per game are a career-high mark, and he's also on track to post his highest goal total since the 2013-14 campaign.
ZANU PF has condemned the violence that rocked Glen Norah in Harare on Thursday, where its members were accused of stoning former Vice-President Joice Mujuru and members of her National People’s Party.
BY Staff Reporter
In a statement yesterday, Zanu PF spokesman, Simon Khaya Moyo said President Emmerson Mnangagwa had made several calls for peace and it was important that all political players were committed to non-violence.
“With reference to the to the incident of assault on members of an opposition political party in Glenorah (sic) Harare South, by whomsoever, Zanu PF condemns such actions unreservedly,” he said.
“I understand the Zimbabwe Republic Police made some arrests, which is commendable.”
Zanu PF has been accused of orchestrating the violence, although Moyo did not accept responsibility in his statement.
Zanu PF condemns Mujuru bashing : NewsDay Zimbabwe.
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ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP)  A Maryland police detective who was addicted to opioids and solicited prostitutes while on duty has been sentenced to five years of probation after pleading guilty to two misconduct charges.
The Capital Gazette reports that Brian Houseman also agreed to resign from Anne Arundel County's force after more than a decade as a detective.
Houseman choked through tears at his sentencing as he apologized for the "embarrassment" he caused the police department. Defense attorney John Robinson III says his client has now "lost the career he loved."
The newspaper reports that prosecutors dropped two other misconduct allegations as part of a plea agreement.
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Garde Capital Inc. lowered its stake in shares of Philip Morris International Inc. by 2.1% during the fourth quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The firm owned 5,264 shares of the company's stock after selling 115 shares during the period.
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RCMP said a man was charged in connection with a suspicious death at a residence in Garden Hill First Nation.
Police said a sudden death was reported at about 8 a.m. Saturday morning, and the 61-year-old was found dead at the scene.
A 41-year-old man from the community, Rene Harper, was arrested and charged with manslaughter.
He is in custody and is scheduled to appear in court in Winnipeg on Monday.
Police continue to investigate.
Garden Hill First Nation is a remote community in the Island Lake region in northeast Manitoba.
A U.S. Navy commander says an Iranian naval patrol boat shined a laser at a U.S. Marine Corps helicopter flying over the Strait of Hormuz in what officials say was an unsafe encounter.
In the Kruger National Park a Megapride of 26 lions struggles to survive; can they hunt enough food for their large and unruly family?
Walkers is threatening some long-standing favourite flavours with the axe in a radical shake-up.
But which flavour is best? Salt and Vinegar? Roast chicken? Marmite? Rank them in order below and let us know which flavour should be saved:
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Listen to the arguments heard by the Supreme Court on consolidated petitions to nullify martial law in Mindanao
Published 10:34 AM, June 14, 2017
The Supreme Court (SC) continues its 3-day oral arguments on Wednesday, June 14.
The oral arguments began on Tuesday, June 13 on 3 consolidated petitions, which seek to nullify President Rodrigo Duterte's Proclamation Number 216 or martial law in Mindanao. (READ: Questions you need to ask about martial law in Mindanao)
Defending Duterte will be Solicitor General Jose Calida, who will go up against 3 groups of petitioners: minority lawmakers led by Albay 1st District Representative Edcel Lagman, militant groups led by Lumad leader Eufemia Cullamat, and Marawi residents led by Mindanao State University (MSU) Professor Norkaya Mohamad.
Listen to the oral arguments. – Rappler.com
Davis (neck) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Carolina.
A limited practice participant all week, Davis seems to be recovered from his concussion but is still dealing with an injury in his neck. With Paul Worrilow (knee) ruled out and Tahir Whitehead (pectoral) listed as questionable, the Lions are getting awfully thin at linebacker. It does seem likely that at least one of Davis and Whitehead is able to play and fill a three-down role.
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Police have issued an amber alert for a 6-year-old Arkansas boy.
Arkansas State Police say the boy, Connor Cannon, was taken by his non-custodial mother Saturday in Sonora, Arkansas.
Reports say their car was later found in Westville, Oklahoma with no one inside.
Witnesses told authorities they saw two females and a boy matching Connor's description walking in Westville toward Stilwell.
Reports say he was last seen wearing a black sweatshirt, gray sweatpants, and no shoes.
If you have any information or have seen Connor, call police.
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It took nearly a year to fix and $10 million in repairs. Now the main library in downtown Phoenix is almost ready to reopen.
Join us Tuesday, June 12 at 6:30 PM for four superlative poets! Mike Hauser, whose new book Advanced Baby Syndrome is racing its way up the charts, will wow us! Jessie Lynn McMains, Racine Poet Laureate from 2015-17, will empower us! Oscar Mirales, current Madison Poet Laureate, will sunflower us! And Roberto Harrison, current Milwaukee Poet Laureate, will brainpower us! Bring your chairs, blankets, pets, snacks, beverages and friends to join us for a free, family-friendly night of beautiful Wisconsin poetry at Juneau Park!
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday sought the central government's response on a petition challenging notification banning the sale of cattle for slaughtering.
While issuing notice, the vacation bench of Justice RK Agrawal and Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul gave the central government two weeks' time to respond to the petition by a Hyderabad-based advocate.
The court directed the listing of the matter on 11 July.
As Additional Solicitor General PS Narasimha wanted to make a statement on the intent behind the two notifications issued on 23 May, the bench asked him to say all this in response.
The petitioner has also challenged the other notification regulating the transportation of cattle.
× August 19 is “FOX 13 Night at the Races” at Rocky Mountain Raceway!
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Manchester United are up and running in the transfer window with the signing of Victor Lindelof.
The central defender hotfooted it to the training ground on Wednesday to have his medical and complete his deal with the club.
Jose Mourinho will not be stopping there either. As reported here by M.E.N Sport, the manager's personal relationship with Real Madrid's Alvaro Morata appears to have bagged the Spanish forward with a deal close.
And Ivan Perisic could also be coming to Old Trafford as he looks for a club that can offer him Champions League football.
In other transfer news United are still being linked with moves for Gareth Bale and James Rodriguez from Real Madrid.
Chris Smalling has been linked with a move away from the club and the Fabinho deal is believed to be off.
Stick with us for all the news and transfer rumours LIVE from Old Trafford.
World-famous Kiwi mural artist Graham Hoete has spent his week live-painting at the Waikato Fieldays, ahead of a campaign that will see him paint community inspired murals around heartland New Zealand.
Mr Hoete, better known by the moniker Mr G, gained worldwide recognition for his art when his murals of Prince in Minnesota, and Steven Adams in Oklahoma went viral online.
This week he's been at the Fieldays in a "live painting shed" spray painting a one-of-a-kind life size fibreglass cow.
His pink and black masterpiece is being auctioned off on Trademe as part of his campaign alongside Farmlands Co-operative to celebrate rural New Zealand.
The listing has been viewed more than 300 times, and one person has already placed a bid of $1,200.
His live painting at Fieldays is part of a larger artistic campaign that will see Mr G tour the length of heartland New Zealand to paint locally-inspired murals on Farmland stores, in a bid to honour community pride.
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MASON CITY, Iowa- According to the those at Mayo clinic, there are more than 3 million cases of dementia each year. Those at Country Meadow Place in Mason City assist those suffering from the condition and are utilizing a program called 'Timeslip'.
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Eagles coach Doug Pederson has confirmed that star quarterback Carson Wentz has a torn left ACL and will miss rest of the season and playoffs.
Wentz, a favorite in the NFL MVP race, had an MRI on Monday that confirmed the severity of the injury. Wentz was hurt late in the third quarter at Los Angeles. Backup Nick Foles rallied the Eagles (11-2) to a win that secured the NFC East title and put them in first place in the conference with three games remaining.
The Eagles have overcome several key injuries and now have to move forward without their most indispensable player. Nine-time Pro Bowl left tackle Jason Peters, return specialist/running back Darren Sproles, star linebacker Jordan Hicks and special-teams captain Chris Maragos already went down for the season.
Conforto is out of Wednesday's lineup against the Braves, Matt Ehalt of The Bergen Record reports.
It looked like a great matchup on paper with the Mets facing righty Julio Teheran, but they apparently want to get Jose Bautista some at-bats, as he is starting in left field and batting third. Conforto is hitting .327/.421/.531 with three home runs over his last 49 at-bats.
A Navenby dance group has handed over £1,200 to LIVES First Responders - money which was raised at their dance events in 2017.
Husband and wife team Colin and Karen Brewer, who are professional dance teachers, teach dancing throughout Lincolnshire and hold social dances each week with their group called Dancing with KCB. At each social dance they undertake fundraising for a different charity each year.
In 2017 they selected LIVES as their charity and were ‘thrilled’ to have raised £1,200.
The funds were presented to Emma Tancred from LIVES by Karen and Colin Brewer at their afternoon tea dance on January 22.
The group is holding several Saturday Night Social dances in Navenbythis year - with the next dance set for February 10 at The Venue in Grantham Road, Navenby, from 7.30-10.30pm.
Entry is £4 per person including refreshments and there will be a charity raffle for the LIVES charity. For more details call 01522 804046.
WASHINGTON - The United States will soon announce plans to impose tariffs on steel and aluminum from the European Union, possibly as early as Thursday, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.
The decision would land ahead of a Friday deadline for exemptions to the planned metals tariffs amid stalled trade talks, and is likely to prompt retaliation. President Donald Trump on March 23 imposed a 25 percent tariff on steel imports and a 10 percent tariff on aluminum, but granted temporary exemptions to the EU, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Australia and Argentina.
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After being jobless and "bottoming out," he says, he bluffed his way into a job at the wine department of New Seasons Market, then worked harvest at the influential Cameron estate winery in Dundee. "I never aspired to this, or had any point in my life where I desired to be in the wine industry," he says. "But then I quickly realized that wine was one of those things in life that you could dive into and not touch the bottom."
Thomas Rhett is officially outnumbered by ladies at home.
Rhett and his wife Lauren Akins welcomed their second daughter, a baby girl named Ada James Akins, on Saturday (Aug. 12) at 10:28 p.m. in Nashville. She made her world debut weighing seven pounds and three ounces.
The happy parents announced Ada James’ arrival via social media on Sunday (Aug. 13). She joins the couple’s adopted baby girl from Uganda, Willa Gray, at home.
“My wife @laur_akins labored almost 36 hours,” Rhett said online. “She is by far the strongest human being I have ever met and I have a new found respect for moms around the world. We are so excited that Willa Gray has a baby sister!”
“We are all doing well now, just resting,” Lauren added on social media. “Thank y’all for your prayers — she is a miracle and God is so good.”
Rhett has a few days at home with his family before he resumes touring on Thursday (Aug. 17) with a performance at the Willamette Country Music Festival in Brownsville, Oregon.
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BIG RAPIDS, Mich. -- The Ferris State men's basketball team moved to 23-1 overall with a 107-83 win over Saginaw Valley on Saturday.
The Bulldogs are now riding an 11-game winning streak.
FILE- In this April 24, 2018, file photo, a sign for a Wall Street building is shown in New York. The U.S. stock market opens at 9:30 a.m. EDT on Wednesday, May 30. Mark Lennihan, File AP Photo
Abiola was murdered, he was given ‘Abuja tea’ – Fani-Kayode
Chief Femi Fani-Kayode speaking on June 12 has said that Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola, CFR was murdered.
In this video Fani-Kayode described how M. K. O. Abiola, the winner of the June 12, 1993 election, was murdered, he said Abiola was given ‘Abuja tea’
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White nationalists, neo-Nazis and members of the KKK descend, once again, on Charlottesville… As violence broke out on Saturday, one woman is killed by an alleged neo-Nazi… we will remember Heather Heyer, and we’ll have an overview of the weekend and the aftermath….
En Vogue prove time after time they still kill it after nearly 30 years in the game!
Last week on ABC’s most recent episode of “Boy Band,” En Vogue’s Cindy Herron, Terry Ellis, and Rhona Bennett slayed the stage with an energetic performance of “Free Your Mind.” The seasoned veterans rocked the house and showed the boy band hopefuls how to truly embody chemistry on stage!
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En Vogue is preparing to release their first new CD in 13 years, Electric Café. The trio recently wrapped up their supporting role on the “Three Stripes Tour” with BBD.
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HOUSTON — The sun is out, and folks wanna lose the pounds! But what if you were already "chewing" on a solution and didn't know it?
A new study from the Journal of Physical Therapy Science says chewing gum while working out can help you lose weight! Researchers found exercisers expend extra energy if they chew gum while walking— especially older men. The study also says chewing gum stimulates circulation and helps to cope with stress.
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NEW ORLEANS, La. - A York County man will return home for the first time, Friday, since he was brutally beaten in New Orleans.
Kevin Guin and his brother, Jason, went to Louisiana last month for a bachelor party.
The night of the bachelor party Guin separated from the rest of the group in the city's famed French Quarter to go back to his hotel. That's when police say Guin was assaulted.
His injuries required brain surgery, which left him with more than 30 staples in his head. Guin also lost strength in parts of his body's right side.
After spending more than two weeks in a Louisiana rehab facility, Guin is headed home earlier than expected.
His plane is scheduled to land at Norfolk International Airport on Friday night.
ISLAMABAD, Feb 15 (APP): ANP leader Haji Ghulam Ahmed
Bilour called on Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif here on
Wednesday.
Matters pertaining to national politics were discussed
during the meeting, a brief statement issued by the PM’s Media
Office here said.
NEW YORK (AP) — Harvey Weinstein won’t testify before the New York grand jury that’s weighing whether to indict him on rape and other sex charges.
A statement issued through a spokesman Wednesday says Weinstein’s lawyers decided there wasn’t enough time to prepare him to testify. They say he learned the specific charges and the accusers’ identities only after turning himself in Friday, with a deadline set for Wednesday afternoon to testify or not.
They say his request for more time was denied.
Prosecutors declined to comment.
Weinstein faces rape and criminal sex act charges involving two women in New York. Dozens more women have accused him of sexual misconduct ranging from harassment to assault in various locales.
The 66-year-old former movie mogul has consistently denied all allegations of nonconsensual sex.
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Survey: US businesses add a solid 178,000 jobs in May
WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. businesses added 178,000 jobs in May, according to a survey, a solid total but below the average monthly gains accumulated over the winter.
Payroll processor ADP said Wednesday that hiring was strong in construction, education and health care, and professional and business services, which includes accounting, engineering and legal services.
Retailers cut jobs.
The figures suggest companies are hiring at a healthy pace but may be pulling back as the number of unemployed dwindles, making it harder to find workers to fill jobs. From November through March, monthly job gains averaged well over 200,000.
The report arrives two days before the government releases the official monthly employment figures. Economists forecast that Friday's official report will show employers added 190,000 jobs, according to a survey by data provider FactSet.
Amerigroup, Columbus Parks and Recreation, and the Columbus Civic Center are partnering to bring family fun during spring break in Columbus.
Events begin Saturday, March 24 with Picnic in the Park at Lakebottom Park’s football field. Food trucks will be available for purchasing food and picnic baskets, lawn chairs, and blankets are welcomed. The picnic takes place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
See additional scheduled events below:
Thursday, March 29
5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Skate Night at Columbus Ice Rink- 1st 50 kids ice skate for free.
Friday, March 30
4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Spring Fling at Frank Chester Recreation Center- Free block party and Easter Egg Hunt
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A rollover accident, a car into the trees, is reported on Route 19 and Bissell Road in Bergen.
Bergen Fire and ambulance dispatched.
UPDATE 10:17 p.m.: A Bergen chief on scene. One vehicle on its side. Investigating.
UPDATE 10:20 p.m.: One person entrapped in the vehicle. Conscious. Appears to be minor injuries.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Alankit Ltd:
* TO CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF SANTOSHI LAL GUPTA AS CFO Source text - bit.ly/2FDuOQo Further company coverage:
AU Small Finance Bank made its debut on the bourses in July this year, and the stock rose by 48% on the listing day.
AU Small Finance Bank on Monday rose by 3.32% to hit a record high, nearly doubling in value from its listing price. The stock ended Monday’s session at Rs 712.85, 99% above its issue price of Rs 358. AU Small Finance Bank made its debut on the bourses in July this year, and the stock rose by 48% on the listing day. Analysts said the company’s proven track record, the quality of its management team, their differentiated approach towards vehicle finance by focusing on retail loans, and staying away from unsecured lending make them stand out.
The company received the small finance bank (SFB) license from the Reserve Bank of India on December 20, 2016. It commenced its SFB operations with effect from April 19, 2017. Prior to this, it was a retail-focused non-banking finance company.
The University of Evansville announced they will take on a new competitor in basketball.
Their men's basketball team will be seeing the Duke Blue Devils in a pre-season match up.
The team said this is a great opportunity for them to see a great opponent and help prepare them for a tough Missouri Valley Conference schedule.
Head coach Marty Simmons could not be more excited for this opportunity.
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UNITED STATES - More than 80 percent of military health facilities now offer alternative medicine treatments.
Researchers with the Rand Corporation say acupuncture, meditation, yoga, and massage are the most commonly used practices in military hospitals.
These services are used to treat chronic pain, PTSD, anxiety, and sleep problems.
Complementary medicine offers military patients an alternative to opioid drugs.
David Wagner has signed a new deal with Huddersfield Town.
The German head coach has put pen to paper on a three-year contract, which will keep him at the John Smith's Stadium until 2021.
First-team assistants Christoph Buhler and Andrew Hughes have also signed new deals with the West Yorkshire side.
The trio steered Town to the Premier League in their first season at the helm, before clinching survival in the club's first top-flight season in 45 years.
The re-signing of Town's backroom staff comes hot on the heels of Olaf Rebbe joining the Terriers as sporting director, with the club now ready to make moves in the summer transfer window.
Here we will bring you all the breaking news and reaction following the head coach and his team committing their futures to Town.
Over the course of five-and-a-half years, the MV Dara wreck lying 20 metres below the surface has become a hub of marine life, as well as a popular dive site.
“The sinking of the MV Dara was a terrible tragedy at the time, and everyone at Sharjah Museums Department continues to pay our respects to those who lost loves ones,” said Manal Ataya, director-general of the Sharjah Museums Department. “Over the course of time, the wreck has spawned new life and has become a vital part of the marine ecosystem in our waters.”
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican authorities say they have rescued 300 Central American migrants being transported in dangerous conditions in multiple tractor-trailers.
A statement from the National Immigration Institute says two trucks were stopped at a checkpoint early Saturday in the northern border state of Tamaulipas, across from Texas.
Scanners detected people inside, and 198 migrants from Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador were found packed in without proper ventilation and with practically no space to move.
A separate statement describes a similar discovery the previous day in the Gulf coast state of Veracruz. It said a truck was found carrying 102 Central Americans who "displayed signs of dehydration and suffocation" and whose lives were at risk.
Dozens of children were among the migrants in the trucks.
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Morningstar Global CEO Kunal Kapoor discusses his company's move to launch its own funds with reduced fees, and breaks down the difference between qualitative and quantitative ratings.
Suspected armed herdsmen have killed no fewer than 13 people including two Catholic priests in Ayar-Mbalom community in Gwer East Local Government Area of Benue State.
The armed men reportedly stormed the St. Ignatius’ Catholic Church, during an early morning mass on Tuesday, killing the priests and 11 others.
The Bishop of St Murray hospital Makurdi where the corpses were deposited confirmed to Channels Television that 13 bodies have so far been recovered.
The attack comes barely four days after the murder of 10 persons by suspected herdsmen in Guma Local Council.
Many innocent persons were killed during the attack which started on Friday night and lasted until the early hours of the next day.
However, the Commissioner of Police, Fatai Owoseni, who is said to be out in the field, is yet to confirm the attack.
Man, 23, critically wounded in Roseland shooting
A man was wounded Tuesday afternoon in a Roseland neighborhood shooting on the Far South Side.
The 23-year-old was shot several times just after noon in the 11000 block of South Vernon, according to preliminary information from Chicago Police.
Area South detectives are investigating whether the shots were fired from a white vehicle as it drove by him, police said. The man was taken to Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn in critical condition.
(AP) – Fire department officials say fire damage was minimal in an explosion that rocked a UPS freight hub in Lexington, Kentucky. Lexington Battalion Chief Jason Wells says the Wednesday morning blast included a small fire in the facility. Wells says eight people received medical attention, but says they are “extremely lucky” the injuries weren’t worse.
Wells says two people taken to the hospital suffered from burns and possible concussions, and six others in the vicinity of the explosion were taken to the hospital for observation as a precaution. Wells told news outlets that a truck and trailer with an acetylene tank exploded in the building. The cause of the explosion wasn’t yet known, but the blast wasn’t suspicious. Fire officials say the facility has been evacuated and everyone is accounted for.
Metallica performed the Hardwired… To Self-Destruct album track “Atlas, Rise!” at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX on June 11th. Pro-shot video of the performance is available for streaming below.
Metallica’s WorldWired live dates are listed below:
June
14 - San Antonio, TX - Alamodome*#
16 - Dallas, TX - AT&T Stadium*#
18 - Chicago, IL - Soldier Field*#
July
5 - Orlando, FL - Camping World Stadium*^
7 - Miami, FL - Hard Rock Stadium*^
9 - Atlanta, GA - Suntrust Park*^
12 - Detroit, MI - Comercia Park*^
14 - Quebec City, QC- Festival D'Ete
16 - Toronto, ON - Rogers Centre*^
19 - Montreal, QB - Parc Jean-Drapeau*^
29 - Los Angeles, CA - Rose Bowl*+
August
4 - Phoenix, AZ - University of Phoenix Stadium*+
6 - San Diego, CA - Petco Park*+
9 - Seattle, WA - Centurylink Field*+
11-13 - San Francisco, CA - Outside Lands
14 - Vancouver, BC - BC Place*+
16 - Edmonton, AB - Commonwealth Stadium*+
* With Avenged Sevenfold
^ With Volbeat
+ With Gojira
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ATLANTA (AP) — It can sometimes seem as though mass shootings are occurring more frequently. Researchers who have been studying such crimes for decades say they aren't, but they have been getting deadlier.
In the five years since a gunman killed 20 children and six adults at a Connecticut elementary school, the nation has seen a number of massacres topping the death toll from Newtown and previous mass shootings. Many of them involve the same AR-style rifle used in Sandy Hook.
But Americans wanting to know why mass shootings are happening will get few answers. There remains little research on the topic and mass shooters remain an enigma.
It's also unclear whether the higher death tolls are the result of more firearms being available or firearms being more effective.
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April 24 (Reuters) - Bharti Airtel Ltd:
* INDIA’S BHARTI AIRTEL LTD - MARCH QUARTER CONSOL PROFIT 829 MILLION RUPEES VERSUS PROFIT OF 3.73 BILLION RUPEES LAST YEAR
* MARCH QUARTER CONSOL REVENUE 196.34 BILLION RUPEES VERSUS 219.35 BILLION RUPEES LAST YEAR
* MARCH QUARTER CONSOL INDIA MOBILE SERVICES REVENUE 103.53 BILLION RUPEES VERSUS 129.72 BILLION RUPEES LAST YEAR
* MARCH QUARTER CONSOL AFRICA MOBILE SERVICES REVENUE 49.71 BILLION RUPEES VERSUS 50.48 BILLION RUPEES LAST YEAR
* MARCH QUARTER CONSOL EXCEPTIONAL ITEMS 3.25 BILLION RUPEES
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– alleged drunk driver arrested
A DRIVER who was found to be above the legal alcohol limit, is in police custody after the car he was driving, crashed into a pedestrian on the Half Mile public road, Wismar Linden on Tuesday night.
Dead is Sherwin Hermanstein called “Bonzee”, 38, of lot 534 Canvas City, Wismar. The body is currently at the hospital’s mortuary awaiting a post-mortem examination, which will be done on Friday, June 16.
Police said the fatal accident occurred about 22:45hrs and investigation revealed that motorcar, PSS 5865, driven by a resident of Industrial Area, Mackenzie, was proceeding north along the western carriageway of the road, allegedly at a fast rate when it collided with Hermanstein, who was attempting to cross the road from west to east.
As a result of the impact, police said Hermanstein fell onto the road surface; he was picked up and rushed to the Linden Hospital Complex by the said driver in an unconscious state, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
Memphis journalist Manuel Duran has won a stay of deportation, according to the Commercial Appeal.
Duran was outside 201 Poplar in April during an immigration-related protest when he was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct.
Federal authorities were planning to deport Duran on Wednesday.
Duran still faces months in immigration detention while his appeal is pending.
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Lukaku looked set to rejoin Chelsea this summer as the long-term replacement for Diego Costa, who Antonio Conte is keen to sell.
But the Belgium international turned down a Stamford Bridge return in favour of a £75million switch to Manchester United.
And Crooks believes Conte handled Chelsea's pursuit all wrong, having told Costa he was no longer in his first-team plans before wrapping up a deal for Lukaku.
Crooks told BBC Sport: "To snatch the Belgium international from under the gaze of Chelsea, who clearly wanted him, must have left a very sweet taste in Mourinho's mouth.
A Fairhope man has been arrested and charged with rape after a mother found him in bed with her 13 year-old child.
Jeremy Lee May was drinking with the mother at her home on Sunday evening.When the child's mother opened her daughter's door to get her up for school on Monday morning, she saw May in bed with her and began to hit him, according to a report from Daphne police.
The daughter said to her mother that the pair had sex.
The former Diamondback also had a scoreless outing in his last starting, going six innings against the Cubs to pick up his second victory. McCarthy has pitched just once against the D-backs since being traded to the Yankees for Vidal Nuno in July 2014, giving up just three hits and no runs in six innings of work last July 16.
McCarthy was 8-21 with a 4.75 ERA in 40 starts for the D-backs but is 14-8 with a 3.70 ERA in 29 starts since. The Dodgers will be hoping he can work deep into the game after getting only four innings out of Kenta Maeda and threeo out of Rich Hill in the last two games.
“The stuff has been really good,” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said. “His four-pitch mix, the sinker, the change, the curveball the cutter, is really good. And it’s just how he competes. He worked real hard this winter and in spring. He’s been focused, he’s been determined.”
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The roads around the Grove Street PATH station in Jersey City have been closed when a backpack was left unattended outside one of the entrances to the station at 11:30 a.m. today.
Joe Shine, a freelance photographer for The Jersey Journal, is at the scene and his photos show yellow police tape blocking numerous streets on the Newark Avenue side of the station.
The backpack appears to have been left under a metal chair on the sidewalk outside the station. Jersey City police are at the scene and are expected to examine the backpack for explosives.
Investigators said a woman was put behind bars after crystal meth was found in a car during an early morning traffic stop in Paducah, Kentucky.
According to the McCracken County Sheriff's Office, Alyssa Mallory, 23, of Hampton, Kentucky faces a possession of a controlled substance charge.
Mallory was stopped while driving a Toyota convertible on Dec. 21 just before 1:30 a.m.
She was also charged with no registration plates, no registration receipt, and no insurance card.
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SOCASTEE, SC (WBTW) – Horry County Fire Rescue crews say a 70-year-old woman is dead after a house fire in Socastee early Monday morning.
The fire was in a mobile home on Keith Street in Socastee, just outside Myrtle Beach.
Captain Mark Nugent with Horry County Fire Rescue says the call came in Monday morning around 2 a.m. He adds rescue crews responded within minutes and worked to put out the fire and to rescue people inside for about an hour.
Four adults were inside the home, and Nugent says one died.
Horry County Coroner Darris Fowler says 70-year-old Maria Vaca of Myrtle Beach died from smoke inhalation.
Another person who was inside the home was taken to the hospital, but is expected to be ok.
Investigators are working to try to find out what caused the fire. Horry County Police also responded to the scene.
Nugent credits a smoke alarm inside the home as the tool that likely saved the other three people.
Last week, India’s media was abuzz with reports of a meeting that did not take place — the one between officials of the Ministry of Finance and members of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Around the same time, the sacked chief of the United States’ Federal Bureau of Investigation deposed with candour about his interactions with US President Donald Trump, in the midst of a probe into whether the latter had obstructed justice. Both the events point to one question: What level of intervention by the “government” is ...
SEOUL, March 28 The remains of what appears to be at least one unrecovered victim of South Korea's sunken Sewol ferry were found near the salvaged vessel on Tuesday, an official said, nearly three years after the disaster that killed 304 people.
"Six pieces of remains that were found are 4 cm to 18 cm long," Lee Cheol-jo, an official at the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, told a briefing, adding that the remains appeared to have emerged through the vessel's windows.
The lengths are equivalent to 1.6 inch to 7 inches.
The ferry was raised last week and has been loaded onto a semi-submersible vessel to be taken to a nearby port. Lee declined to say how many victims the remains are suspected to belong to, but said DNA tests will be conducted. (Reporting by Ju-min Park; Editing by Clarence Fernandez)
Hundreds of marine turtles die every year after becoming entangled in rubbish in the oceans while others are forced to live attached to debris bigger than their own bodies, a new study has found.
A world-wide survey of 106 marine experts by the University of Exeter found that 91 per cent of the entangled turtles are found dead with many having suffered serious wounds which have amputated limbs or chocked them to death.
Others that survived are forced to drag huge mounds of disgarded rubbish or debris with them until they die, experts said.
Image copyright AFP Image caption Fans dressed as famous film characters at a Comic Con Arabia event in Riyadh last month
Saudi Arabia has announced it will lift a ban on commercial cinemas that has lasted more than three decades.
The ministry of culture and information said it would begin issuing licences immediately and that the first cinemas were expected to open in March 2018.
The measure is part of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's Vision 2030 social and economic reform programme.
The conservative Muslim kingdom had cinemas in the 1970s, but clerics persuaded authorities to close them.
As recently as January, Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdul Aziz Al al-Sheikh reportedly warned of the "depravity" of cinemas, saying they would corrupt morals if allowed.
Eighty-year-old Orvin Sund went missing about 11 a.m. Tuesday
Sund, who has dementia, was last seen about 4 p.m. on the outskirts of town.
People have been looking throughout the day.
Police tonight are asking everyone to check their property.
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Crews rescue injured paraglider off mountain
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Crews rescued an injured man after he crashed into a Nevada mountain while paragliding.
The Reno Gazette-Journal reports officials say the man on Monday was originally 200 feet (61 meters) below Nevada State Route 431 near the Slide Mountain Trailhead.
Firefighters with Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District, North Tahoe Fire Protection District and the Washoe County Sheriff's Search and Rescue Team hoisted the man to safety afternoon using high-angle rescue equipment.
Officials say the man injured his shoulder but did not suffer life-threatening injuries.
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The Richland County Coroner's Office and the Columbia Police Department have confirmed they are investigating the late February death of a 3-month-old baby boy.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Argent Industrial Ltd:
* DISPOSAL OF PAINT BUSINESS
* ‍HAS ENTERED INTO AGREEMENTS TO DISPOSE PAINT BUSINESS
* SALE ‍TO FREECALL TRADING 7 PROPRIETARY LIMITED AND PROMAC PAINTS PROPRIETARY LIMITED FOR AN ESTIMATED CONSIDERATION OF R51 MILLION​
* ‍RATIONALE FOR TRANSACTION IS TO EXIT PAINT MANUFACTURING AND RETAIL INDUSTRIES​
* ‍PROCEEDS OF TRANSACTION WILL BE USED TO SETTLE EXISTING BANKING FACILITIES AND TO BUY BACK ARGENTS SHARES Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
NORTHPORT, Ala. (AP) — Authorities say an Alabama man is dead after his vehicle crashed into a tree.
Alabama State Troopers said 31-year-old Joseph Alan Bowen of Fayette was killed in Tuscaloosa County.
Al.com reports the crash happened at 2:50 a.m. Sunday on a road a few miles north of Northport. Senior Trooper Reginal King said Bowen was a driving a 2008 Hummer that left the road and smashed into a tree. Bowen was not wearing a seatbelt and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Troopers are still investigating the cause of the crash.
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Leading into a Sunday MSNBC “AM Joy” debate, host Joy Reid said that North Korea testing its missiles only raises more tension now that there is an “unpredictable” president in the White House, referring to President Donald Trump.
“For 20 years now, a defiant North Korea has been testing its missiles, firing them into the heart of frenzied diplomatic tensions as the world holds its collective breath. The only difference now, there’s a new and unpredictable commander-in-chief in the White House,” Reid stated.
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As a part of Sweden's plan to have a fossil fuel-free transportation system by 2030, the government just completed part of a road near Stockholm that charges electric vehicles as they drive on it.
The project — called eRoadArlanda — uses technology similar to overhead cables that charge electric buses and trolleys, but instead is built into the road. When a retrofitted vehicle senses it's on the electric road, an arm lowers onto the track that charges the car's battery. eRoadArlanda says the track works in rain or snow. The system is designed to feed heavy truck loads, but will be capable of charging cars and buses as well.
The road will be paid for by billing the driver for the amount of electricity used.
eRoadArlanda has completed 1.25 miles of the electrified road on a public highway as a part of a test, with plans to expand to other parts of the country.
Police in Las Vegas are scheduled to release more records about the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history.
The release of the materials has been promised for noon Wednesday.
Courts ordered the release of public records including police body-camera video, dispatch logs, witness accounts and officer reports from the Oct. 1 shooting that killed 58 people and injured hundreds on the Las Vegas Strip.
Clark County Sheriff Joe Lombardo has banned comment from the department about the material.
The FBI has also declined to comment.
Both say they don't have a motive for the attack, and that the investigation is ongoing.
They say gunman Stephen Paddock acted alone in shooting from a high-rise hotel room into an outdoor concert crowd below, and that the attack had no link to international terrorism.
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help finding a missing girl who has Asperger’s Syndrome.
11-year-old Jenna Irmler was discovered missing at 5 am on Wednesday when her parents went to check on her.
She was last seen by her parents at 9 on Tuesday night.
The sheriff’s office believes the teen left her residence.
The family lives in the Bloomingdale area.
Jenna Irmler is 5′ 2″ tall, she weighs 130 lbs. and has brown hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a gray t-shirt, and black sweatpants that have a pink stripe on the side.
Anyone with information about Irmler’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office at (813) 247-8200.
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After competing in the Association of Christian Schools International District Spelling Bee, Summit Christian Academy seventh-grader Jacob Martinez will advance to the organization’s regional spelling bee in Dallas.
Fifteen Summit Christian students qualified for the district bee, and five placed at or near the top of their age groups.
Jett Nickell took fourth place among third-graders. Abigail Shanahan and Michael Ward placed first and second in fourth grade. Abby Cook took second place in fifth grade, while Jacob Martinez placed second in seventh grade.
Abby and Jacob then competed in the final spell-down for fifth through eighth grades, with Abby finishing fifth and Jacob emerging as the winner.
Wanted Man: Jonathan Richards
Police are seeking the assistance of the public in finding Jonathan Richards, 23 years, of River Lane, Gouyave, St John.
Richards is wanted by the Criminal Investigation Department, Western Division for the offence of dangerous harm.
He is 6 feet 4 inches in height, slim built with black hair.
Anyone seeing Richards or has any information about him is asked to get in touch with the Gouyave Police Station on phone numbers 444 8223 or 444 8224, CID, St. George’s on. 440 3921, 3999, 2266; Police Emergency 911, or the nearest police station.
NB: This man may be armed and dangerous and should be approached with caution.
Office of Commissioner of Police
The 10 Best Travel Hairsprays to Take With You on Your Next Trip
When you're on a trip, the last thing you want is to have to lug around a heavy suitcase. But if you're a product junkie like us, you probably have a problem with packing sensibly. Since you'll be taking along quite a few products, make sure they're light, compact, and able to fit into any crevice of your suitcase. Instead of taking your favorite full-size hairspray, pick up a mini spray to get you through your trip.
Read on to find the best travel-size hairspray for your vacation.
At only 17 years old, Zion Williamson is making big waves in the sports world.
Williamson, a 6 foot, 7 inch power forward for Spartanburg Day School, was ranked the number one recruit in the country and on Monday, he was featured on the front page of the Sport Illustrated website.
The magazine's homepage introduced Williamson as, "the most famous prep since LeBron" saying his highlight tape has gone international.
"The viral thunder-dunks delivered by Zion Williamson don't merely demoralize opponents," Chris Johnson wrote for SI.com. "They have made him better known than any prep star ever."
In addition to his YouTube highlights which have gained millions of views, Williamson has caught the eye of celebrities like Drake and Steph Curry.
Williamson hasn't chosen a college yet but is expected to graduate in 2018.
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Abreanna and Maliya Yarbrough, sisters, ages 8 and 7 pose in a recent family photo taken during the Christmas holidays.
Donations for funeral and other family needs may be sent to the First United Pentecostal Church PO Box 152 Martin TN. They are survived by their mother and step father Angel and Austin Morris and their father Orlando Yarbrough. The sisters were students in the Weakley County School System.
The children died Sunday night around 9:30 in their bedroom at home on Main Street in Martin likely of smoke inhalation.
Join South Carolina ETV host Beryl Dakers for the extremely rare experience of witnessing a 100% total solar eclipse on Monday, August 21, 2017.
South Carolina is a prime location for the total solar eclipse, which will cross the U.S., coast-to-coast, for the first time since 1918. Dakers and guests will follow the “path of totality” and capture images from the South Carolina State Museum Observatory telescope.
The coverage will be available to stream below from 2:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. on August 21.
CPTV will also air the NOVA special “Eclipse Over America” on August 21 at 9 p.m. For more information on that, click here.
The NFL schedule has not been released yet, but there are reports that Vikings could be getting a revenge game to open the 2018 season.
According to NBC Sports' Pro Football Talk, the Vikings will visit Philadelphia to take on the Eagles in the annual Thursday night opener in Philadelphia.
If this is the case, this will be a rematch of last year's NFC Championship game where the Eagles won 38-7. The game created a lot of buzz afterwards because of what happened off the field with fans.
Every year, vendors at the Wisconsin State Fair outdo themselves, delivering some of the weirdest, most decadent and over-the-top festival food imaginable. Among the highlights of this year’s heavily deep-fried new offerings are dessert nachos (with salted caramel and chocolate gelato as the sauce); deep-fried grilled cheese bites; spaghetti and meatball mozzarella sticks, and, from Saz’s, a deep-friend banana burrito with peanut butter and bacon jam. Music performers at this year’s fair, meanwhile, include John Mellencamp, The Beach Boys, Patti LaBelle, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, GGOOLLDD, Here Come The Mummies and an I Love the ’90s tour with Vanilla Ice, Kid ’n Play, Ton Loc and Young MC. The fair runs through Sunday, Aug. 13.
Necessary security measures has been taken up at all the border areas of the Indian state of Manipur (including the Manipur sector of the Indo-Myanmar ...
MISSION, B.C. — A man in Mission, B.C., has been charged with animal cruelty after the SPCA says he performed a procedure on a friend’s blood python without pain medication or sedatives.
Michael Hopcraft goes by the nickname “The Reptile Guy” and runs an organization that brings reptiles to schools and birthday parties for educational presentations.
He says he only learned of the charges when reached by a Canadian Press reporter on Tuesday.
Hopcraft says he gave the blood python an enema but pain medication or sedatives are not necessary for such a procedure and that he spoke with a veterinarian who told him the snake wouldn’t be in danger.
The B.C. SPCA says Crown counsel approved two counts of animal cruelty charges and one count of violating the Veterinarians Act after a video emerged of Hopcraft doing the procedure.
Chief prevention and enforcement officer Marcie Moriarty says it caused suffering and distress to the snake and could have killed the animal.
ANAHEIM, Calif. -- New York Yankees left-hander CC Sabathia was diagnosed with Grade 2 left hamstring strain Wednesday and could be out at least four weeks.
The Yankees have yet to place Sabathia, whose next scheduled start would have been Sunday, on the disabled list. He injured the hamstring pushing off the mound Tuesday.
Yankees left-hander CC Sabathia had a 0.99 ERA in his six starts prior to straining his hamstring. Brad Penner/USA TODAY Sports
It could be a big loss for the Yankees, who were seeing the left-hander pitch like an ace again in his past six starts (0.99 ERA).
Grade 2 hamstring strains can take four to eight weeks to fully heal. Though normally associated with runners, Yankees manager Joe Girardi said they also can be a difficult challenge for pitchers.
"It can be an issue when it's a push-off leg," Girardi said. "That's the leg you're using to drive downhill and push off on."
Girardi said the team was undecided who would fill his spot in the rotation.
South Korean diplomat says Kim has 'given his word' on nukes
WASHINGTON (AP) — South Korea's foreign minister says North Korea's leader has "given his word" he's committed to denuclearization, a prime condition for a potential summit with President Donald Trump in May.
Trump has agreed to what would be historic talks after South Korean officials relayed that Kim Jong Un was committed to ridding the Korean Peninsula of nuclear weapons and was willing to halt nuclear and missile tests.
North Korea hasn't publicly confirmed the summit plans, and a meeting place isn't known.
South Korea's Kang Kyung-wha says Seoul has asked the North "to indicate in clear terms the commitment to denuclearization" and she says Kim's "conveyed that commitment."
She tells CBS' "Face the Nation" that "he's given his word" and it's "the first time that the words came directly" from the North's leader.
3pm. Northeast Library. Gear up for the upcoming school year by learning about the resources NHCPL has to help you with your homework and test preparation. This workshop will cover tutor.com, Learning Express Library, NC Live resources, and more.
The Athletics’ promising stable of starters could make right-hander Sonny Gray expendable this year, posits FOX Sports’ Ken Rosenthal (video link). Major leaguers Kendall Graveman, Jharel Cotton, Sean Manaea and Andrew Triggs all look like viable building blocks, while prospects Grant Holmes and last year’s sixth overall pick, A.J. Puk, are among potential future starters within the organization. Gray endured a nightmarish 2016 and is currently on the mend from a lat strain, so his stock surely isn’t where it was when he performed like an ace from 2013-15. Still, Gray’s fairly young (27), affordable ($3.575MM) and controllable via arbitration through the 2019 campaign. If Oakland does place Gray on the block, it could seek outfield help in return, Rosenthal says.
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Chinese businessman Jisheng Gao has completed a takeover of Southampton, club owner Katharina Liebherr said in a letter to fans on Monday.
"Following extensive and fruitful work, we are entering into a partnership with the Gao family and I am excited about what we will achieve together," Liebherr said.
Although no details of the deal were released, local media reported that Gao had purchased an 80% stake for around £120m.
Liebherr said she had built up a close relationship with Gao's daughter Nelly Gao, who local media said would join the board.
The Premier League approved the takeover by Gao's company in June, and the deal takes to 28 the number of European clubs now under Chinese ownership.
Seven of those are British: West Bromwich Albion, Birmingham City, Aston Villa, Wolves, Reading and Northampton are the others, with Manchester City also 13% owned by Chinese.
More than 100 Islamic State militants launched a counterattack in Mosul on Wednesday, killing 11 Federal Police and four civilians in clashes that were still underway, Iraqi security officials said. The wide-scale assault underscored the extremist group's resilience in the city despite months of heavy fighting with Iraqi forces backed by U.S. air power.
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Kyrie Irving's handle is arguably the best in the league, just ask Lance Stephenson.
MORE: Ben Simmons' jersey fourth-highest selling in Australia
The Cavs point guard showed off a vast array of dribble moves against the Indiana Pacers today, but none better than this slick crossover, which sent Lance flying.
Kyrie crosses up Lance with the nice move pic.twitter.com/MgKM1pGpRg — NBA Australia (@NBA_AU) April 18, 2017
Kyrie calmly stepped back and drained the jumper to finish off the play in style.
Highway 35 has been blocked to traffic near the Revacha Junction, following an accident involving a bus and another vehicle.
Eight people were lightly injured and were treated by emergency medical volunteers from United Hatzalah.
NEW YORK (AP)>> “The Most Interesting Man in the World” is giving up beer for tequila.
Actor Jonathan Goldsmith appeared as the sophisticated, eccentric and worldly pitchman for Dos Equis beer for nearly a decade. He’s now promoting Astral Tequila.
In a new ad, the 78-year-old Goldsmith nods at his Dos Equis days by raising a glass of tequila and saying, “I told you I don’t always drink beer.”
Dos Equis announced Goldsmith’s departure from the long-running ad campaign last year. It has continued the campaign with a younger actor.
Even if you shirk Google's messaging, maps, and email apps on your phone, there's one stock Android app that we almost all use on a regular basis: Clock. And with a new update to version 5.0 rolling out, Google has made a few interface tweaks that will make it even easier to use when your eyes are tired at the end of a long day.
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“I’m going to be the next school shooter of 2018… My goal is at least 20 people with an AR-15… when you see me on the news, you’ll all know who I am.”
The words of confessed Parkland massacre shooter Nikolas Cruz in a newly released cellphone video created by the suspect prior to the February 14th shooting in which 17 people were killed at Marjory Stoneman-Douglas High School.
In the video he says “it’s going to be a big event’ and names MSD High School as the target.
“You’re all going to die,” he says at the end of the video concluding with ‘Can’t wait.’
At lease one of the family members, Fred Guttenberg, whose daughter Jaime was among those killed, chose not to watch the video when it was released by prosecutors.
The post Chilling Video of Nikolas Cruz Released appeared first on 850 WFTL.
A simple act of kindness is garnering a lot of praise for a Hawaiian Electric employee.
Jonny Okagawa pulled over on Kapolei Parkway Friday morning to help an elderly woman cross the street.
He was on his way to a job site when he saw her.
“I saw her zest for life and determination while crossing the street and she so reminded me of my recently passed grandmother,” he said. “As I talked to her, I was impressed by her strong spirit.”
Okagawa is a primary troubleman for HECO.
He says he thinks anyone placed in the same situation would have done the same.
Photo provided by Kahealani-Laferriere Naili-Takahashi.
The Grand Avenue Park Trailhead is located at Grand Avenue Park, 1301 Grand Avenue in Chino Hills. Hikers can find the trailhead near the gazebos near the eastern side of the park.
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Baton Rouge Rue21 among 400 store closures
CRANBERRY - Teen clothing retailer rue21 is closing about one-third of its stores nationwide as it focuses more on its online business.
The privately held company is shuttering nearly 400 stores, leaving it more than 700 stores in 48 states.
The company is based in Cranberry, north of Pittsburgh. In a Facebook post , it called the decision to close the stores "difficult but necessary." Like many brick-and-mortar retailers, it has been battling declining mall traffic amid strong competition online.
According to the rue21 website, the Siegen Lane location will close its doors as part of the nationwide closures. There are 36 rue21 locations in Louisiana, including 3 in Baton Rouge.
The company didn't say how soon the stores will close, though its website is promoting store-closing sales.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WSVN) — Regal Cinemas has announced the return of their Summer Movie Express tradition for 2017.
As a part of the event, Regal Cinemas will be screening family films on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings at 10 a.m. for only $1.
Theaters in both Broward and Miami-Dade will be participating in the event, which runs until Wednesday, Aug. 9.
Films being screened over the summer include “Kung Fu Panda 3,” “The LEGO Batman Movie,” “Sing” and more.
According to the Regal Entertainment Group, a portion of each ticket will go to assist the Will Rogers Institute, which promotes healthy living and works to fund research of cardiopulmonary diseases.
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A 20-year-old Minot man is accused of selling a quarter pound of marijuana on March 23, 2016 to a confidential informant working for the Ward County Narcotics Task Force. Steven Michael Miller is charged with delivery of a controlled substance, a Class B felony carrying a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison and a $20,000 fine.
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New Delhi: File Photo- AIADMK General Secretary V K Sasikala. Court directed Sasikala and the two relatives to surrender immediately to the trial court in Bengaluru and serve the remaining part of four-year jail term. PTI Photo (PTI2_14_2017_000201B)
Drive-through lines are all the rage for picking up dry-cleaning, fast food and even groceries, Kimberly Dishongh writes in Tuesday’s Style section.
Car lines for picking up kids at school, on the other hand, just make people rage
After the first-day-of-school euphoria has passed, the dreaded ritual awaits.
Read Tuesday's Arkansas Democrat-Gazette for full details.
On the day he is nominated for a Golden Globe, Gary Oldman speaks with Christiane Amanpour about taking on Winston Churchill in "Darkest Hour".
Source: CNN
Tenn. Waffle House naked shooting suspect’s first court appearance
NASHEVILLE, TN (WOLO) – The man accused of opening fire at a Tennessee Waffle House was arraigned in court Tuesday (4/24) morning.
Travis Reinking is charged with four counts of criminal homicide. He’s being held on a $2 million bond.
The motive in the shooting isn’t yet clear.
Police say Reinking was wearing only a jacket when he opened fire at the restaurant with an assault-style rifle before fleeing the scene completely naked.
Nelson hauled in four of 12 targets for 75 yards during Sunday's 44-6 win at Los Angeles.
Although he was unable to extend his touchdown streak to five games, Nelson still benefited as Carson Palmer's preferred target in Week 17, nearly doubling the seven afforded 2016 reception champ Larry Fitzgerald. Due to Nelson's own volume, it's no surprise that Palmer's sole interception came while aiming at the second-year speedster, but on the very next play, the Rams returned the favor courtesy of a trick play in which a Pharoh Cooper pass intended for Todd Gurley was picked off. As for the other 11 targets, Nelson's two longest connections set up the Cardinals within the five-yard line, resulting in short TD jaunts. Due to his current status as a burner, he may not post a gleaming catch rate until his repertoire is more balanced, but it's difficult to deny that the 34 receptions (on 74 targets) for 568 yards and six touchdowns he accrued this season isn't a positive sign for his future.
× Operation BBQ Relief & Stan Hays Have CNN Hero Night in Sight!
Stan Hays of “Operation BBQ Relief” joins Dane to talk about efforts on the road to support and feed those in need after disasters. Hear as Stan shares the the start of OBR in 2011 and the way it has grown to work in 24 states and with nearly 7000 volunteers and the country’s best BBQ. Listen as Stan fills us in on 2017 CNN Heroes and how listeners and BBQ fans can VOTE to make Operation BBQ Relief this year’s chosen charity. For more information on how to VOTE TODAY go to www.cnnheroes.com
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Nanfang Black Sesame Group Co Ltd
* Says share trade to resume on August 15
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Today’s Woman Crush Wednesday songstress Ashanti may not be killing it on the billboard but she is definitely breaking hearts on IG. Ashanti is top 5 in the game right now… hands down!
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Guan Yunlong carves watermelons into floral patterns in Xuchang, Henan Province on Friday. Guan said he learned his sculpting skills from his grandfather. Photo: CFP
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More men should be offered a new type of treatment for enlarged prostate on the NHS, say officials.
It's called prostate artery embolisation. And it blocks some of the blood supply to the prostate using tiny synthetic beads, causing the troublesome tissue to shrink and die.
John Scrafton who is 74 has had it. He says it changed his life.
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – Thousands of people searching for work following the abandonment of a nuclear power project in South Carolina are invited to job fairs this week.
Gov. Henry McMaster plans to attend the first “Employ SC” job fair Monday. It will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at The Center for Advanced Technical Studies in Chapin, a town 14 miles from the now-scuttled project at V.C. Summer Nuclear Station. A second job fair Wednesday is co-hosted by the city of Columbia.
The July 31 decision by SCE&G and state-owned Santee Cooper left about 6,000 people jobless.
McMaster says Employ SC was created to help connect them with available jobs.
All state agencies with openings are participating in the job fairs. Participating companies include Duke Energy, Michelin, and Georgia Pacific.
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A federal judge has blocked President Donald Trump’s administration from terminating a grant issued under a federal teen pregnancy prevention program to Washington state’s most populous county two years early.
Tuesday’s ruling by U.S. District Judge John Coughenour in Seattle marks the fourth time that a court had held that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services acted unlawfully in 2017 when it moved to terminate grants issued under the program.
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0:59 MMR vaccine is safe, effective American Academy of Pediatrics says
0:23 Drone footage shows Neuse River flowing again at Milburnie dam
1:47 See why the historic Milburnie Dam is being removed
2:09 Massive downtown Raleigh fire destroys one building, damages several
1:07 HB2 protesters march into NC Legislature
2:47 Western NC gets an early jump on the season as heavy snowfall coats the mountains
0:59 Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson on Safety and Efficacy of the MMR Vaccine
1:51 Parents campaign to urge lawmakers for K-3 class size flexibility
Cape Girardeau Police Chief Wes Blair says two of his colleagues were honored recently.
Missouri DPS Director Drew Juden was presented with the Presidents Award. He was the former DPS chief in Sikeston, Missouri.
Poplar Bluff Police Chief Danny Whiteley was recognized as Poice Chief of the Year.
Both awards were handed out at the Missouri Police Chiefs Awards Banquet.
Honored to call these 2 friends. MO DPS Director Juden was presented w/ the President’s Award & Poplar Bluff Police Chief Whiteley was recognized as Chief of the Year at MO Police Chiefs Awards Banquet. Well deserved! @MOChiefs @MoPublicSafety pic.twitter.com/OJPTM8TDqS — Wes Blair (@chiefwesblair) December 8, 2017
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Bain/Cinven
* Say 34.1 pct of shares in Stada had been tendered by 1600 GMT on Friday Further company coverage:
Security is always a hot topic on New Year's Eve in Des Moines -- especially downtown. And this year, downtown Des Moines has a new way to keep you safe: security cameras.
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April 12 Dryships Inc
* Announces one year time charter contract for one of its Newcastlemax vessels
* Company anticipates a total gross backlog of $7.1 million
* Entered 1 year time charter with major grain house for one of 206,000 DWT Newcastlemax drybulk vessels for expected duration of about 1year
* Anticipates contract to commence upon delivery of vessel, expected before end of April 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden.
— Matthew 5:14 (NKJV)
The answer is at least 350 metres, which is how high the world's tallest and possibly newest craft beer bar stands above the streets of Toronto, just north of the famed Steam Whistle Brewing and next door to a quaint little ballpark. That's 14 craft beers, including its own top-selling Tower Lager brewed by Railway City of St. Thomas, and two ciders.
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As a French-born American citizen, Pierre said he was moved to listen to Macron on the White House lawn earlier in the day. "Last night I didn't sleep because I could feel the ghosts. I can guarantee you if one day you sleep at the White House, you will pinch yourself before you turn off the lights. Also, I wanted to be ready for this morning. We met early for hair and makeup. This is a big deal. You have to be perfect. Even if I didn't design the pieces, I wanted her to be immaculate. To represent the U.S. is a big honor and I wanted her to look her best. This morning she was stunning. She is lovely. Listen I know a lot of people don't know her, but I'm lucky to know her a little bit."
Gianfranco Zola has resigned as Birmingham City manager.
The Italian has left the club following Blues' 2-0 defeat against Burton Albion at St Andrew's this afternoon.
The St Andrew's crowd turned on Zola during the game, levelling chants against the manager and his position in charge.
Zola won just twice in 25 matches as Blues boss since replacing Gary Rowett in December in a disastrous run of form which has left the side just three points from safety.
They sit in 20th place following this afternoon's loss which resulted in his resignation.
Blues now have three games - starting with the derby against Aston Villa on Sunday - in which to preserve their Championship status.
Join us for all the latest news and reaction as Zola calls time on his stay in B9.
Adrian Lewis has been suspended by the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) with immediate effect following an incident at the UK Open Qualifiers.
The 33-year-old had to be led away by security at the end of Friday’s quarter-final against Jose Justicia.
Lewis remonstrated with and pushed the Spaniard over perceived gamesmanship following his 6-5 win.
The two-time world champion went on to lose 6-3 in the semi-finals against eventual winner Michael van Gerwen.
The PDC said: “Following a review of the incidents which occurred in his match with Jose Justicia at Friday’s UK Open qualifier, the Darts Regulation Authority has suspended Adrian Lewis with immediate effect pending a full investigation in to the matter.
“The player has the right of appeal.”
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Source: BBC
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JosE Baxter has left Everton to join Oldham Athletic.
The 26-year-old has signed a one year deal with the League Two side.
Baxter’s deal includes the option of an extra 12 months.
The Everton Academy product re-joined the Blues last summer after the club handed him a career lifeline following a drugs ban.
Baxter played and trained with Everton’s under-23s last season in the hope of landing a move back into the Football League.
And this evening Oldham, relegated from League One, have announced his signing.
Baxter first played for the Latics in 2012 and scored 15 times in 45 appearances before sealing a move to Sheffield United.
The Bootle-born player impressed in patches for Everton’s u-23s but his season was hampered by niggling injuries.
Heidi Klum is soaking up the sun while on vacation with her family in St. Barths!
Holy abs! The 44-year-old flaunted her amazing figure in an adorable bikini while frolicking on the beach with her children.
Klum kept it stylish by adding a black cap and an oversized pair of sunglasses to her beach look.
Looking good, Heidi!
The supermodel showed off her childish side while playing on a giant swan with her son.
But Klum appears to have had a little too much fun as she ended up with a wedgie! Oops!
No updates as such but sistersite Wrexham.com said the helicopter landed close to Wrexham Marlowe Hospital
From earlier:
An air ambulance was called to an emergency in the Buckley area, the helicopter was spotted overhead just after 1pm today.
A spokesperson for the Welsh Ambulance service has said:
“We were called at approximately 12:30pm today (Wednesday 30 May) to reports that a male had fallen from a ladder in the Buckley area.
We currently have one emergency ambulance at the scene and the crew are being supported by Wales Air Ambulance.”
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Wales Air Ambulance is an all Wales charity providing emergency air cover for those who face life-threatening life illness or injuries.
The charity needs to raise £6.5 million every year to operate the service. The charity raises all the funds required for the day-to-day running of missions, with each mission on average costing £1500.
You can make a lifesaving donation here: walesairambulance.com/donate
Sean Spicer, the White House press secretary, fields questions from reporters, including those participating via Skype, in Washington, Feb. 1, 2017. Sean Spicer, the White House press secretary, fields questions from reporters, including those participating via Skype, in Washington, Feb. 1, 2017.
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INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — One person is dead after a multivehicle crash on the city’s northwest side Wednesday night.
Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department said the accident occurred at the intersection of West 56th Street and Reed Road, which is near Eagle Creek Park.
According to authorities, three vehicles were involved in the crash.
This story will be updated as more information becomes available. 24-Hour News 8 has a crew on the way to the scene.
Republican congressman from New York says the nuclear deal is a pathway for Iran to obtain a nuclear weapon.
April 3 Kiwi Property Group Ltd :
* Kiwi Property portfolio value increases to $3 billion
* Reported net increase of about $38 million in value of its portfolio of shopping centres and office buildings for year ended 31 MARCH 2017
* Kiwi Property portfolio value increases to $3 billion for year ended 31 March 2017
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I’ve always lacked the patience for XCOM games. Maybe June’s PS Plus lineup will encourage me to give XCOM 2 a go, at least until I lose a squad member and quit in sadness yet again. As always, PS Plus games are only “free” if you have an active PS Plus subscription.
June’s PS Plus lineup is:
PlayStation 4
XCOM 2
Trials Fusion
PlayStation 3
Zombie Driver HD
Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Future Soldier
PS Vita
Money manager sees value even as bad debts at banks surge Avior analyst says central bank policies frustrate investors Allan Gray Ltd., the largest manager of non-government investment funds in Africa, is betting on Nigeria’s banking industry despite poor performances by the oil companies it depends on and widespread calls for the naira to be…
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There are 46 days left of winter, and we all know that there is no greater challenge than trying to look chic while staying warm. Fortunately, Kate Middleton delivered a masterclass in cold-weather dressing this week during her royal tour of Sweden and Norway with Prince William wearing a series of chic hats. While Kensington Palace was forced to respond to controversy over whether the toppers were made from real animal fur (some were fair-trade fur and others were faux), we love the sophistication — and warmth! — of a furry headpiece. From a pom-pom beanie for an afternoon at the hockey rink to the more formal designs she sported in Stockholm and Oslo, we’ve curated a group caps, earmuffs, berets, trappers and headbands inspired by the Duchess. Keep scrolling to see our picks!
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WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. officials are blaming the North Korean government for a series of cyberattacks dating to 2009 against media, aerospace, financial sectors and infrastructure in the United States and across the world.
The FBI and the Department of Homeland Security issued a warning this week, saying the cyberattacks were carried out by actors within the North Korean government, known as "Hidden Cobra."
The alert issued Tuesday says that both DHS and the FBI believe Hidden Cobra will continue to use cyber operations to advance their government's military and strategic objectives.
Royal Enfield Spain presented the Green Fly, a Classic 500, that has been converted to an off-road bike and will be officially presented at the 2017 Madrid Auto Show.
The Green Fly is based on the Classic 500, however its frame was borrowed from a Royal Enfield Continental GT and it was adapted to the needs of the bike. The bike has a single shock absorber on the back, a small seat, two small front lights and an inverted fork, which gives it an overall sporty look. Finally the bike has new green wheels and new off road tires.
Daddy Yo Got You!! Wizkid Finally Receives Basit, The Boy Mechanic He Wants To Sponsor His Education
Earlier today Wizkid reveals he wants to sponsor the education of a Nigerian kid named Basit. He captioned: “Found my Gucci Boy, Daddy Yo Got You Now he has found him, see his tweet below:
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Feb 14 Health Ever Bio-Tech Co Ltd:
* Says it will pay no dividend for 2016
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/E7FUfe
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Sen. Richard Burr declined to comment further on the substance of the meeting. | Getty Burr says Mueller met with Senate intelligence panel to deconflict probes
Special counsel Robert Mueller met with Senate Intelligence Committee leaders on Wednesday to deconflict their investigations, Chairman Richard Burr said in an interview.
The meeting included Burr, Mueller and Intelligence Committee ranking member Mark Warner of Virginia, Burr said. The goal is to separate Mueller's investigation from the panel's probe of Russia's influence on the 2016 elections.
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Burr declined to comment further on the substance of the meeting.
"That's all I'm gonna say," he said.
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U.S. Embassy personnel are subject to restrictions when traveling in certain areas of N'Djamena as well as outside of the capital, including the Lake Chad Basin. The U.S. Embassy's ability to provide consular services outside of N'Djamena is limited.
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Feb 14 Biomaxima SA:
* Jan. 2017 revenue 2.2 million zlotys ($539,665), up 1.1 percent year on year Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 4.0766 zlotys) (Gdynia Newsroom)
Perth woman Alison Raspa, who was reported missing in Canada. Her body has been found in a lake near a Canadian ski resort
Perth woman Alison Raspa, who was reported missing in Canada. Her body has been found in a lake near a Canadian ski resort Picture: Supplied
The body of missing Perth woman Alison Raspa has been found four months after she disappeared at a Canadian ski-resort.
The 25-year-old was last seen in late November leaving her workplace at the Three Below Bar in Whistler.
Royal Canadian Mounted Police have confirmed remains found at Alpha Lake on Friday belong to the Perth woman.
The cause of death has not been confirmed however police say it does not appear suspicious.
A Border Patrol agent suffered an allergic reaction to a chemical used to sneak drugs past the Brownsville point of entry. Denise Martinez, 58, was arrested after trying to smuggle 300 pounds of marihuana hidden inside two air conditioning units Wednesday night.
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JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s chief executive famously panned bitcoin. His bank’s clients apparently aren’t ready to dismiss it as a “fraud.” The Wall Street firm’s widely followed morning markets note highlights the spot price for the cryptocurrency.
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Crosby has apparently left the scoresheet for a few games and sits just shy of the 1,000 point plateau. I don't think anyone here in Detroit is crying about that given our history with the Pens, but we are mentioned prominently in this piece as an appropriate opponent for Sid to notch the milestone marker against.
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'No one knows exactly what you are going to do next. That makes it hard for your enemies to plot against you'
THE wedding rites of AiAi delas Alas and Gerald Sibayan ended as the happy couple sealed their union with a kiss at the Christ the King Parish in Quezon City on Tuesday.
According to The Manila Times Entertainment columnist Lhar Santiago, the “Comedy Queen” turned very emotional during the wedding march.
“Ai cried while marching. She told me earlier that she was feeling nervous and she didn’t know why. Mixed emotions daw. She’s happy and nervous, and very beautiful,” he said.
The De Las Alas-Sibayan nuptials had a star studded entourage led by Megastar Sharon Cuneta as Maid of Honor, Alden Richards as one of the groomsmen, Barbie Forteza as one of the bridesmaids, and OPM icons Ogie Alcasid and wife Regine Velasquez among the secondary sponsors.
The wedding reception will be held at The Blue Leaf Events Pavilion in Taguig City. TESSA MAURICIO ARRIOLA
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. (AP) — A Rutgers University professor accused of posting anti-Semitic statements on Facebook has been removed from his position as a director at the school.
Rutgers President Robert Barchi says Michael Chikindas will no longer serve as director of the Center for Digestive Health at the Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health. The tenured food science professor has also been barred from teaching required courses and will take cultural sensitivity training courses.
Barchi called the situation "sad and deeply troubling."
Administrators say Chikindas shared anti-Semitic cartoons along with conspiracy posts that claimed 9/11 was orchestrated by Jews. Officials say Chikindas also referred to first lady Melania Trump and Ivanka Trump, daughter of President Donald Trump, as "sluts."
Chikindas has claimed his account was hacked and denied the posts were anti-Semitic.
An officer of Panther Special Forces of the National Guard of Kyrgyzstan was arrested and placed in detention center 1 for a month. Military unit confirmed the information to 24.kg news agency.
The serviceman, former chief of staff of Panther battalion, was detained at home in Tokmak town by the Interior Ministry employees. Officers found 60 grams of marijuana during a search.
Sverdlovsk District Court chose measure of restraint in the form of detention. The investigation continues.
Penn State's annual spring game is coming a week early in 2019, the football program announced Wednesday afternoon.
With the Easter holiday held later in April than the past few years (Sunday, April 21, 2019), the Nittany Lions will convene for the Blue-White Game the weekend prior, on Saturday, April 13.
Details regarding kickoff time will be announced at a later date.
Curious when you’ll be able to see this year’s total solar eclipse and how long it’ll last?
Look no further. A man named Xavier Jubier has used Google to create an interactive map that allows you to search for your exact address.
It then tells you exactly when the eclipse begins in your area and how long the maximum eclipse will last. Click here to check it out.
Jubier has also posted further information to help you understand the map and how it works. You can read about it at Eclipse2017.org.
The moon will pass between the Sun and Earth midday on Monday, August 21. The path goes through far northeast Kansas.
April 13 Argen X BV:
* Receives first preclinical milestone payment in abbvie collaboration
* Announces achievement of first of two preclinical milestones on its way to investigational new drug (IND) filing of ARGX-115, triggering a $10 million payment from Abbvie Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
The City of Greenfield has named its new tennis complex in honor of the man who helped create a successful high school team, Coach Bill McCall.
Mayor Cindy McAdams says Coach McCall has done amazing things for Greenfield adding the dedication of the courts would not have been possible without Mr. Frank Gibson.
Coach McCall tells Thunderbolt Radio he’s honored to help bring interest to the game of tennis to Greenfield.
Coach McCall has coached for 13 years with a 130-35 win loss record.
From 2008 to 2013, the team won 56 straight district games.
Signs have been placed within the complex honoring Coach McCall as well as the donors who contributed monetarily.
On today’s episode of Wild Animal Wednesday, we are featuring our friend Koo-Koo the Parrot. He comes all the way from South America and he’…
PRISON inmates have complained about not getting VAT deducted from their online purchases, according to the latest Independent Monitoring Panel annual report.
The document, which covers 2015, is an appendix to the Billet for the January States meeting.
Inmates receive wages for work undertaken within the prison and as part of their privileges they can spend them on approved items online.
In 2015, the IMP received a number of complaints from inmates about the prison keeping the VAT reductions.
Enquiries were made by the panel with the senior management team which showed that the prison took requests for items from prisoners and subsequently placed bulk orders to avoid a piecemeal approach.
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Lillis Energy (LLEX -3.7% ) surrenders early gains and is now in the red after saying initial production from its recently drilled wells in the Delaware Basin in Texas exceeded internal projections.
LLEX says its three new wells averaged a combined 1,916 net boe/day during June and grew to 2,674 net boe/day through last Monday, Aug. 7, and CEO Jim Linville says he is confident a fourth well, known as the Lion, "is on track to repeat similar results."
LLEX also says it has entered into a 10-year gas gathering, processing and purchase agreement with Lucid Energy Delaware to support LLEX's drilling program in the Delaware Basin.
Following the announcements, SunTrust analysts began covering LLEX with a Buy rating and $7 price target.
Kuwait says overnight fire at onshore oil rig now contained
KUWAIT CITY (AP) — Kuwait's state-run oil company says it has contained a fire at an onshore oil rig in the country's southwestern oilfields.
The Kuwait Oil Co. said early on Monday that a fire broke out while an emergency team responded to what it described as a "minor" leak at the al-Maqwa field.
The company said the fire caused no injuries and production continued at the field. It did not offer an estimate for the number of barrels of oil spilled in the leak.
The company acknowledged another spill at the field earlier this month, without elaborating.
OPEC member Kuwait, a tiny emirate on the Persian Gulf, is a major oil producer. Kuwait produces some 2.9 million barrels of crude oil a day and holds the world's sixth-largest oil reserves.
(PHILLY.COM) — It’s less than a week before the city’s self-imposed deadline to shut down two of Philadelphia’s heroin encampments, where people have been living since last fall — and the camps along Kensington’s Lehigh Avenue are swelling with people.
The difference: Fewer are people in addiction, and more are city housing and medical workers who have been visiting the camps daily, in an effort never before deployed, to get people into drug treatment and permanent housing by the May 30 deadline.
By some measures it’s working: Here, at the heart of Philadelphia’s opioid crisis, more people have entered treatment in the last two weeks — 39 — than in the prior six months.
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Feb 13 Livechat Software SA:
* Three shareholders start accelerated book building process (ABB) to sell up to 4 percent votes at the company's annual general meeting of shareholders
* The shareholders are Mariusz Cieply, Jakub Sitarz and Maciej Jarzebowski
* Trigon Dom Maklerski SA to run the ABB procedure Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
BRIGHTON, Mich. – A Michigan car dealership is going viral for posting a sign that shames a panhandler that stands near their business.
The giant red sign appeared at Brighton Honda in Brighton, Mich. outside of Detroit this week, WJBK reports.
After being offered a job by the business, the man reportedly told the dealership he makes more money panhandling.
“Please do not give anything to this panhandler. We offered him a full time job at $10.00/HR,” the sign reads. “He said: ‘I make more a day than any of you’ and he did not want a job.”
“Please donate to a more worthy cause,” the sign reads.
The photo was posted to Facebook on Tuesday and has been shared over 5,000 times.
Soon after the sign appeared, the man was arrested for being drunk and disorderly, according to WJBK.
Date Filed Monday, October 2, 2017 Case Number 2017EST229056 Date Died October 5, 2012 Filing Code COTWOA
Text 2017 EST 229056—Estate of Willie D. Dill. Certificate of transfer without administration filed.
Billy is in the kitchen with Chef Tim Partridge and they’re making Fried Spicy Tuna Rolls! If you can’t attempt making this for yourself, we highly recommend a visit to the Beacon Hill Hotel and Bistro to try them out.
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The Northern Irish goal-getter, who has one year remaining on his deal at the League Two club, netted seven times in 37 outings in all competitions last season.
The 21-year-old, who joined the club in 2013, netted nine goals from midfield in the previous season after coming through the ranks at The Lamex Stadium.
Kennedy has been in and around the first-team at Stevenage for four seasons in total. The left-footer has played wide ride and can also play behind strikers and is seen as a midfield playmaker.
Hot Prospect: Ben Kennedy
He is not a stranger to scoring an eye-catching goal. Kennedy signed a new two-year deal in April 2017.
Boss John Askey has so far made three new additions, centre-half Kieran Kennedy, forward Fejiri Okenabirhie and full-back Ryan Haynes to his ranks.
He is yet to sign a midfielder.
Meanwhile, Fulham's England youth international Tayo Edun is believed to not be on the radar of the Montgomery Waters Meadow club.
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (AP)  The U.S. Coast Guard and local authorities are searching for a missing man whose empty boat washed ashore in Southern California.
Officials say the 17-foot Boston Whaler was found in Newport Beach Sunday evening, at about the same time authorities received reports of a possible missing person in the water.
Crews in boats and a helicopter began a search for the 48-year-old man, described as about 6 feet tall and 220 pounds, wearing a dark t-shirt and grey shorts. The man was not named.
There was no indication of rough ocean conditions on Sunday.
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The Orange County Sheriff's Department and police and lifeguards from Newport Beach and Huntington Beach are helping with the search.
Understanding the mechanics of wrinkles may help us delay, avoid or even remove them, according to an international team of researchers. Stuart McDill reports.
Sanchez went 1-for-3 with a walk and two RBI in Wednesday's win over the Astros.
Sanchez entered Wednesday's tilt amidst an 0-for-18 stretch, but he came through with a clutch two-run single to put the Yankees in the lead. His 12 homers and 33 RBI remain elite among catchers, but following up last year's .278/.345/.531 slash line with his current mark of .211/.313/.485 leaves some room for improvement.
President Duterte has assured Middle East leaders that the Philippines is ready to die for them should the need arise. "Sabi ko, 'tutulong ako sa inyo bilang pagbayad sa anong ginawa ninyo sa kababayan ko.
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The new track is the second single the band has released from the album, which follows the lead single "Walk On Water" that spent 5 weeks at #1 on Billboard's Rock Airplay Chart.
The band performed the new single on Late Night With Steven Colbert last week. They used a robot to capture their performance in a single unedited take. The performance included a dad dancing Stephen Colbert and a bitcoin miner furiously at work. Check it out - here.
GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — Authorities in Guatemala have raised by more than 130 the number of people officially missing from last month’s deadly eruption of the Volcano of Fire.
The country’s disaster agency says in a statement that the new figure is 332, up from 197 previously.
It said Wednesday that the revision followed a review of nearly 200,000 records and verifying lists of people living in shelters.
The Volcano of Fire is one of the region’s most active, located to the southwest of Guatemala City.
Authorities have confirmed at least 113 deaths from the June 3 eruption, which sent superheated flows raging through small villages. Eighty-five of those bodies have been identified.
A fire broke out in a Wicomico County home early Monday afternoon. The blaze started just after 1:30 p.m. in the 200 block of East Walnut Street in Delmar when a person smoking carelessly threw away their cigarette on the back deck. It took 25 Delmar firefighters about 30 minutes to control, but not before $5,500 in damage was done. No one was hurt in the fire that is being ruled accidental at this time.
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Leon Redbone was half a decade shy of fame when a Buffalo, N.Y, college radio station recorded a batch of his songs. It was 1972 and Redbone, wearing an old suit and a thrift store hat, was part of an undercurrent of nostalgia for the pre-rock ’n’ roll era. He was, at the same time, a decent bluesman, picking at his acoustic guitar, funning with a kazoo and singing in a gruff old-time voice that could have crackled from a scratchy 78. His repertoire on Long Way From Home encompasses a wide swatch of the 1930s from Robert Johnson to Irving Berlin and Jimmy Rodgers.
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Image copyright Google Image caption The fire broke out in Donegall Avenue, south Belfast, on Wednesday evening
A woman in her 80s has died following a house fire in south Belfast.
The blaze at the house in Donegall Avenue was reported to police at about 17:45 BST on Wednesday.
A Northern Ireland Ambulance Service spokesman said the woman was taken to hospital in a "serious condition".
PSNI chief insp Gavin Kirkpatrick said she died a short time later, adding: "An investigation into the cause of the fire, which is not believed to be suspicious, has now commenced."
Stanford’s Bryce Love has run over everybody he’s faced so far this year. So what can the Utes do to slow down the explosive running back on Saturday?
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A cyclist struck by a tractor-trailer in Mississauga early Wednesday morning has been rushed to hospital in critical condition, Peel paramedics confirm.
The collision occurred at around 3:30 a.m. on Dixie Road near Midway Boulevard.
Paramedics transported a male patient to a trauma centre in life-threatening condition.
The age of the victim has not been released.
Police say the tractor-trailer remained at the scene and Peel Regional Police’s major collision bureau is investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision.
The southbound lanes of Dixie Road have been closed from Director Gate to Midway Boulevard and northbound lanes are open.
May 30 (GMM) Ross Brawn says criticism of last weekend’s Monaco grand prix is “naive”.
F1 fans but also drivers lashed out after last Sunday’s race in the Principality — Fernando Alonso called it “probably the most boring race in the history of F1”.
Brawn, F1’s sporting boss for Liberty Media, agrees that Monaco 2018 “wasn’t action packed, all the more so as the tyres were the key factor”.
“But it’s a bit naive to expect lots of duels and passing moves in Monaco,” he added.
“It’s such a special race that it should not be judged by the same criteria as the others. Naturally, the opinion of the drivers is welcome and our door is always open.
“However, in Monaco you’d need to reclaim land from the sea to do something (about the circuit) and that’s definitely not up to us,” Brawn said.
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× Crash closes all lanes of eastbound I-74 southeast of Shelbyville
SHELBY COUNTY, Ind. – All lanes of eastbound I-74 are currently closed southeast of Shelbyville due to a crash.
It happened near SR 244 and mile marker 119.
All lanes will be closed for at least two hours.
We will update this story once more information becomes available.
Offering customers the option to use recycled materials is just one benefit that Shepherd Thermoforming & Packaging (Brampton, ON, Canada) provides through its recycled PET (RPET) materials program. They can choose RPET, made from up to 100% post-consumer recycled PET water bottles, for their packaging needs, and contribute to diverting an estimated 43 million water bottles from landfills, according to Mark Shepherd, CFO of the family-owned business. In 2016, the company processed close to four million pounds of RPET.
Shepherd told PlasticsToday in a phone interview that the recycled content varies. “Our suppliers say they can produce 100% recycled material; on average, it ranges from 30 to 60% recycled content,” Shepherd commented.
Like a phoenix from the ashes, Tan Mom has risen once again. The disaster formerly known as Patricia Krentcil has released a new music video, and it could very well...
Deer Tags On The Rise In Wisconsin
More Antler-less Deer Tags To Be Issued
Superior, Wis.
For 3 consecutive years winters have been relatively warm. Because of the warmer weather the deer population has continued to grow according to Wisconsin department of natural resources. The herd needs to be thinned so the DNR plans to issue 50% more antler-less deer.
“We think we’re at a point where we can issue a few of those and take a little bit of antler-less harvest. We don’t think it will do any severe harm to the heard and there will still be ample growth to make people happy,” says Ed Horvatch, Chair of the CDAC Committee.
The extra tags issued will be at a first come first serve basis and are $12 a piece.
Mount Pleasant city commissioners are going over medical marijuana dispensaries Monday night.
They'll be talking about whether the city wants to have zoning and other regulations for them.
The city attorney is going over a presentation on the medical marijuana legislation.
Mount Pleasant city and planning commissioners are also discussing what will happen from here.
We talked to people from both sides of the issue.
Stay with Northern Michigan’s News Leader on for more on what they said.
LONGUEUIL, Que. — A 40-year-old man is facing dangerous driving charges after a van with four children on board was involved in a series of collisions near Montreal on Saturday.
Quebec provincial police say the van hit at least three other vehicles in three separate locations in what they’re describing as a road rage incident.
They say calls began arriving at about 10 a.m. about a man driving dangerously with children in his vehicle on Highway 132 in Longueuil.
Police arrested the driver after the van hit a wall following the third collision. The driver of one of the other cars was also arrested but later released.
One of the children was taken to hospital with injuries that are not life threatening.
Police say a quantity of drugs was seized from the van.
Southern Arkansas University’s Brooke Goad and Victoria Taylor are among the 25 finalists for the Schutt Sports Division II Player of the Year award, the National Fastpitch Coaches Association announced Monday.
Goad and Taylor led the Lady Muleriders to a 47-5 record overall and the regular-season Great American Conference title, which gives the team the top seed in the conference tournament.
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Earlier this week, Cattrall spoke up in an interview with Piers Morgan on ITV’s Life Stories, saying, “This is really where I take to task the people from Sex and the City, specifically Sarah Jessica Parker in that I think she could have been nicer. I really think she could have been nicer.”
She added, “I don’t know what her issue is. I never have.”
Cattrall shut down sequel rumors to ET back in January, saying, “I hate to be a spoilsport, but what would the next story be? Whether you liked it or not, the reality is, authentically — there were not alternative facts here! — there was backlash. The reality of what [a third movie] would be — there’s nothing concrete.”
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A man in his 20s has been beaten up after he attended a house party in south Belfast on New Year's Eve.
Police said he was taken to hospital after the "serious assault" which happened at Wauchope Court some time between 03.45 and 05.45 GMT on Sunday.
Det Sgt Michael Hawthorne said it was believed the victim attended a house party in the area before the attack.
He appealed to anyone who was at the party or who witnessed the assault to contact detectives.
SHERIDAN — B.J. Thomas will perform in concert at the WYO Performing Arts and Education Center Friday at 7:30 p.m.
The singer, a five-time Grammy and two-time Dove Award winner, has sold more than 70 million records and is ranked in Billboard’s Top 50 most played artists over the past 50 years.
Tickets for the concert cost $35 per person. Tickets are available through the WYO box office, online at wyotheater.com or by phone at (307) 672-9084.
The WYO is located at 42 N. Main St.
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LAKE PLACID – The 22nd annual Adirondack Health Foundation Golf Tournament has raised $32,000 for the Future of Care Campaign, an initiative to raise $12 million toward the building of a cutting-edge surgical services department in Saranac Lake and a new health and medical fitness facility in Lake Placid. On July 21, 140 golfers participated in the tourney at the Lake Placid Club’s Links and Mountain courses. Pictured are winners David LeClair, David Nye and Dick Nye. Individual awards were also presented to Nye, Bob Biesemeyer and Jeannie Cross.
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DMX Looks To Have Put On Some Weight As He Leaves Court
DMX is trying his damnedest to stay out of prison for tax evasion and in the mean time he’s trying to get clean and sober.
Earl Simmons was seen leaving court in NYC looking sober, but also fat. At least fatter than we’ve seen him recently.
Hopefully an extra month of rehab will be as good for his sobriety as it is for his belly.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel says she thinks the internal combustion engines that are the mainstay of her country's auto industry will eventually have to be phased out.
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Merkel told German weekly Super Illu that bans on new gas or diesel cars planned by other European countries are right in principle, but declined to say if Germany should head in that direction and if so, when.
An extract of her interview published Monday quotes Merkel as saying: "I can't give you a precise year yet, but the approach is the right one."
Merkel reiterated her criticism of the car industry over the Volkswagen diesel emissions scandal, saying it was up to automakers to repair the damage done.
Her comments come a month before a national election in which Merkel is seeking a fourth term.
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A 17-year-old driver was killed in a two-vehicle crash just south of Lincoln.
The Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office says 17-year-old Brianna Titterington, of rural Roca, was critically injured in the Sunday afternoon crash. She was pronounced dead Monday at a hospital.
The crash happened on Saltillo Road, just west of South 68th Street when a car driven by Titterington entered into westbound traffic and collided with a westbound pickup truck.
The sheriff’s office says the driver of the pickup, 60-year-old Gene Hagstrom, of rural Lincoln, was taken to a hospital with minor injuries.
When aliens misinterpret images of classic video games as a declaration of war, they attack the Earth using aggressive versions of 1980s arcade icons.
JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — Beards are back for the Miami Marlins.
The team has lifted its prohibition on facial hair after one season. The ban was adopted after Don Mattingly was hired as manager before the 2016 season.
Speaking Tuesday before the first workout for pitchers and catchers, Mattingly said he reviewed the facial hair policy with owner Jeffrey Loria, and they decided to reverse it. Mattingly said he decided facial hair isn’t a big deal, and the most important thing is that his players prepare and play the game right.
Last season’s ban was new for Mattingly. The Dodgers allowed facial hair when Mattingly was their manager for five seasons, and he wore a mustache when he was an All-Star first baseman for the Yankees.
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For a while I was totally on the Melo bandwagon, but now I think Brook Lopez is the best viable trade target for the Blazers. He is not the perfect fit at power forward, but I think he is athletic and long enough to guard PFs for portions of the game.
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MADISON (WKOW) -- Madison police are investigating a shooting that happened in Madison late Wednesday night.
Madison police tell 27 News the call came in shortly after 11 p.m. for a shooting on Sherman Terrace, off of Sherman Avenue. Police say one person is in the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Police found shell casings at the scene.
Right now, police are trying to figure out suspect information.
Vestal had a booth at the Downton Farmer's Market on June 10, where she offered free samples and homemade dog treats Meradyth Vestal was not feeling well. In her first years of college at Abilene Christian University, she said she gained weight and struggled with anxiety and depression, even though she led a healthy and satisfying lifestyle.
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* Designation of Roel Z. Castro as president was changed to president and chief executive officer
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THE OTHER THING FROM THE BLACK LAGOON The Giant Shipworm Is Five Feet Long And Utterly Horrifying
Scientists were thrilled to finally get their hands on a live giant shipworm specimen, and honestly we have no idea why.
Karlie Tyrrell recently gave an interview about her missing biological son with Seven’s Sunday Night. The mother of William Tyrrell speaks about her son for the first time
Karlie Tyrrell recently gave an interview about her missing biological son with Seven’s Sunday Night. The mother of William Tyrrell speaks about her son for the first time
THE biological mother of missing NSW toddler William Tyrrell has failed to show up to court to be sentenced for assaulting a police officer.
Karlie Tyrrell, 29, previously pleaded guilty to assaulting an officer and using offensive language at the Top Ryde mall on December 22, where she spat on a female officer and said â€œRyde coppers lost my son you c***â€?, later blaming the incident on a panic attack.
She is the biological mother of missing toddler William Tyrrell.
Tyrrell was due to be sentenced in Burwood Local Court on Monday, however the matter was adjourned to April 3 when she did not appear.
Green (groin) is listed as probable for Tuesday's game against the Mavericks, Paul Garcia of Project Spurs reports.
Green missed Saturday's game against the Suns with a tight groin, but it was never considered serious enough to force an extended absence and he should be back in the lineup Tuesday after a one-game layoff. As long as everything goes as planned during pregame warmups, look for Green to take on his usual spot as the team's starting shooting guard, which should send Brynn Forbes back to a bench role.
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CONCORD (KRON) — California Highway Patrol Officer Martin Lendway is headed home after he was seriously hurt in a crash involving a suspected DUI driver in January.
It happened on Highway 4 in Concord.
Investigators say a driver slammed into a pickup truck, which then flipped over and landed on Officer Lendway’s legs, trapping him.
A 52-year-old woman was arrested and is facing criminal charges.
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The South Mississippi St. Jude Dream Home construction is complete. It's the half million dollar home that St Jude is giving away. You can tour the Dream Home every weekend from now through April 1. The Saturday hours are nine to five. Sunday hours are noon to five. The home is in West Gulfport in the Oak Shadow neighborhood, just off the beach.
Man who tried to lure 'girl' gets 3-year state prison term
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — A New Jersey man who sought to perform sex acts with someone he thought was a 13-year-old girl is now headed to prison.
Robert Elmi received a three-year sentence Friday and must register as a sex offender. The 64-year-old Gilette man had pleaded guilty in January to luring.
Authorities say Elmi placed an online ad soliciting a relationship with a younger female. An undercover state police detective responded, posing as a girl and indicating to Elmi that she was 13.
Elmi communicated with the "girl" for several weeks via text and email, ultimately arranging to meet her in November at a Union County diner where he was arrested. He had told the "girl" he would take her back to his apartment, where they would perform sex acts on each other.
UNO jumped out to an early lead in the quarterfinals of their College Basketball Invitational matchup at Campbell but the double-digit lead faded in the second half and set up the Fighting Camels for a buzzer-beater to win the game.
Privateers guard Ezekiel Charles led the team with 19 points and appeared to have hit the game-tying three-pointer with seven seconds left but Campbell's Cory Gensler dribbled the length of the court and pulled up at the top of the key to sink just his second bucket of the game, as time expired. After review, 0.9 seconds remained on the clock but UNO was not able to change their fate.
The 71-69 defeat drops Mark Slessinger's team to 16-17 for the season.
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Jared Bear, 11, died following a crash on a highway near the Muskoday Bridge. He was on his bicycle, riding with a group of friends, when he was struck by a vehicle.
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LONDON Japanese Prime Minister pledged on Friday to face down threats to international order from North Korea and building tensions over the South China Sea by working with British Prime Minister Theresa May.
In a visit to May's official residence, Abe said that Britain was Japan's number one ally in Europe, and that they would work together in face of destabilisation from North Korea's missile programme and a dispute with China in the South China Sea.
"The world is faced with serious threats to the international order... including those posed by the nuclear and missile development of North Korea, and the situation in the eastern South China Sea," Abe said.
"It is extremely significant that the Prime Minister and I agreed that the UK and Japan should closely co-operate on a global scale in the face of this situation."
(Reporting by Guy Faulconbridge, writing by Alistair Smout; editing by Michael Holden)
Another icon of the internet era has been consigned to the tech graveyard: AOL is killing of its instant messenger, AIM.
The 20-year-old messaging service will be remembered by many for its yellow running man and incoming message sounds.
AIM was pivotal in ushering in the era of internetspeak, such as "brb" "lol" and "g2g". It also kickstarted a form of instant communication that would come to dominate for the next two decades, paving the way for the likes of WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger.
But in a couple of months' time it will be discontinued for good.
"If you were a 90's kid, chances are there was a point in time when AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) was a huge part of your life," said Michael Albers, head of communications products at Oath. "You likely remember the CD, your first screen name, your carefully curated away messages, and how you organised your buddy lists."
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Posh have been drawn away to Luton Town in the third round of the Checkatrade Trophy.
Tha game is scheduled to take place the week commencing 8th January 2018.
League Two Luton beat West Ham Under 21s 4-0 in the second round while Posh were seeing off Southend 2-0.
The last time Posh played Luton was in an FA Cup tie at London Road in December 2015. Posh won 2-0 with goals by Conor Washington and Marcus Maddison.
The full draw is:
Southern Section - Yeovil Town v Forest Green Rovers, Chelsea Under 21s v Portsmouth, Charlton Athletic v oxford United, Luton Town v Peterborough United.
Northern Section - Oldham Athletic v Leciester City Under 21s, Rochdale v Lincoln City, Bury v Fleetwood Town, Shrewsbury Town v Blackpool.
Mayor Alan Arakawa answers some of the questions submitted to his staff.
Submit your own questions about County of Maui programs, services, operations or policies to Mayor Alan Arakawa at AskTheMayor@mauicounty.gov, 270-7855 or mail them to 200 S. High St., 9th Floor, Wailuku, HI 96793.
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Q: The road near Rice Park is very bumpy. Any chance it will be repaved anytime in the near future?
A: Our Public Works Department says the project to resurface Lower Kula Road was bid out recently, with construction anticipated to begin in Spring 2018. The resurfacing will run from the intersection of Naalae Road past the park to Kula Highway.
After a pedestrian bridge collapse at Florida International University, Florida Senator Bill Nelson shares what he is hearing from authorities.
April 3 Canada's SNC-Lavalin Group Inc has offered to buy British engineering and consultancy firm WS Atkins for 2,080 pence per share, Atkins said on Monday.
The all-cash offer represents 35 percent premium to Atkins' Friday close at 1,540 pence.
"The board of Atkins has indicated to SNC-Lavalin that the possible offer would deliver value to Atkins shareholders at a level that the Board would be prepared to recommend, subject to reaching agreement on the other terms and conditions of the offer," Atkins said in a statement. (Reporting by Rahul B in Bengaluru; editing by Jason Neely)
Safe bonds are out. Risky bonds are in.
As investors anticipate rising U.S. interest rates, stronger economic growth and higher inflation, ultrasafe government bonds have been slumping along with investment-grade corporate bonds.
But high-yield bonds are lapping up the improving economic outlook – and these investments should continue to bask in the good times in 2017.
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REFUGIO, Texas (AP) — A natural gas pipeline has exploded in South Texas, in a fiery display that lit up the sky and could be seen for miles.
Texas Department of Public Safety Sgt. Nathan Brandley says the explosion occurred early Wednesday near Refugio (ray-FYOO'-ee-oh), a rural community north of Corpus Christi, about 15 miles from the Texas Coast.
Brandley says no one was hurt and that there are no refineries or plants nearby.
He says it's too early to know what triggered the explosion.
Brandley says crews are working to close the line and extinguish the flames.
Mishaps with transmission lines are not uncommon. In the past two decades, the U.S. government has recorded more than 2,000 accidents on gas transmission lines across the country.
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April 24 (Reuters) - Rocky Brands Inc:
* Q1 SALES $61.4 MILLION VERSUS $63.1 MILLION
* INVENTORY AT MARCH 31, 2018 DECREASED 5.3% TO $65.2 MILLION COMPARED TO $68.8 MILLION ON SAME DATE A YEAR AGO Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
SINGAPORE - Palm oil company Golden Agri-Resources on Monday (Aug 14) reported a 44.7 per cent fall in net profit in the second quarter.
The company blamed the fact deferred tax income was recognised in the same period a year earlier (2016).
Net profit came in at US$21.8 million (S$29.7 million) for the three months to June 30, while revenue ticked upwards by 0.8 per cent to US$1.8 billion.
Earnings per share for the quarter dropped to 0.17 US cents a share, against 0.31 US cents a share while the group's net asset value held steady at 32 US cents a share (checked) compared with Dec 31, 2016.
The company noted that it had seen a jump in revenue from its plantations and palm oil mills business, as crude palm oil market prices went up and palm production recovered from the 2015 El Nino weather phenomenon.
Net profit for the half-year dropped by 55.5 per cent to US$59.4 million even though revenue was 17.5 per cent (checked) higher, atUS$3.8 billion.
French baby-milk maker Lactalis has ordered a global recall of millions of products over fears of salmonella bacteria contamination.
The company, one of the largest dairy products groups in the world, said it has been warned by health authorities in France that 26 infants have become sick since December 1.
Spokesman Michel Nalet told The Associated Press today that the "precautionary" recall both in France and abroad affected "several million" products made since mid-February.
The company said a possible source of the outbreak has been identified in a tower used to dry out the milk at a production site.
Lactalis employs 75,000 people in 85 countries, with a turnover of €17bn.
The symptoms of salmonella infection include abdominal cramps, diarrhoea and fever.
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LAKE MILLS, Iowa – 5 Alarm Brewing has been named Business of the Month by America’s Small Business Development Center Iowa.
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The Lake Mills company was opened in December 2017 by Jim Boehmer, Ross Hanson, Nathan Ostrander, and Jason Peterson to create craft beer for North Iowa taprooms.
“It’s because of the support that we receive from Winn-Worth Betco, the Lake Mills Chamber Development Corporation, and the North Iowa Area SBDC office,” says Jim Boehmer. “It has been great working with all our local businesses as we remodeled and renovated the property. Great community support made it possible. It has been a joy and we continue to look forward to our future. We’ve enjoyed hiring talent from around the area to perform and providing North Iowa with another destination spot. We have many other plans moving forward to grow.”
WASHINGTON (AP) — A person with direct knowledge of the move says the Washington Redskins have signed cornerback Orlando Scandrick to a two-year deal worth up to $10 million.
The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Monday because the team had not announced the deal.
The Dallas Cowboys released Scandrick over the weekend after he made 38 tackles in 11 starts last season. Scandrick started 69 games and appeared in 125 with Dallas since being taken in the fifth round of the 2008 draft.
The 31-year-old gives Washington some insurance at cornerback behind Josh Norman after trading Kendall Fuller to Kansas City in the deal for quarterback Alex Smith. Scandrick will be in the mix with Quinton Dunbar, Fabian Moreau and Josh
Holsey for playing time.
NFL Network first reported Scandrick signing with the Redskins.
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A Quezon City Regional Trial Court (RTC) judge has been appointed as associate justice of the Court of Appeals (CA).
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Tita Marilyn Payoyo-Villordon replaced Associate Justice Francisco Acosta, who retired from the judiciary upon reaching the age of 70 on April 2.
Villordon’s appointment was signed on June 28 but it was received by the Supreme Court only on October 5.
She was appointed by President Rodrigo Duterte from a list of seven nominees presented by the Judicial and Bar Council (JBC).
The list included Cagayan de Oro RTC Judge Jeoffre Acebido, Iligan RTC Judge Anisah Umpa and Manila RTC Judge Merianthe Pacita Zura.
Among the cases that Villordon handled was that of an official of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office who was accused of pocketing P1.8 million meant for lotto and sweepstakes prizes.
LONDON May 3 British tobacco company Imperial Brands reported lower half-year revenue and profit on Wednesday, excluding a benefit from the weak pound, as it was hurt by an industry slowdown and an investment programme.
The maker of cigarette brands including Gauloises, Winston and Kool said it was on track to meet its full-year earnings expectations at constant exchange rates.
Imperial said net revenue in its tobacco business was 3.7 billion pounds ($4.8 bln), up 9.3 percent. However, excluding the impact of exchange rates, revenue fell 5.5 percent.
Total adjusted operating profit was 1.7 billion pounds, up 6.3 percent. Excluding the impact of exchange rates, it was down 7.6 percent. ($1 = 0.7756 pounds) (Reporting by Martinne Geller; Editing by Susan Fenton)
What is the most important part of a football game? The football of course! Wilson workers are working tirelessly in the days leading up to the big game getting that essential piece ready for Sunday.
Grant Meech spoke with some of those workers and has more in the video attached to this article.
Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May attends the BBC's Marr Show in London, Britain April 30, 2017. Jeff Overs/BBC Handout via REUTERS
LONDON The Conservative Party of British Prime Minister Theresa May has a narrower lead over the opposition Labour Party than a week ago, an opinion poll published by research firm Panelbase showed on Wednesday ahead of a national election on June 8.
The online poll, which excluded undecided voters, gave the Conservatives 47 percent support, down two percentage points from Panelbase's previous poll published last week, while support for Labour rose three points to 30 percent.
The Liberal Democrats and the UK Independence Party were unchanged on 10 and 5 percent respectively.
The fieldwork for the Panelbase poll was conducted between April 28 and May 2 and 1,034 people took part.
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Nigeria host Zambia at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo, and the stakes have never been higher! The Super Eagles need a win to secure their place in next year’s FIFA World Cup in Russia ...
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SHELBURNE, Vt. - Rescue crews in Vermont have suspended their search for a kayaker who was last seen holding onto his overturned yellow kayak on Lake Champlain.
The search had been ongoing for 41-year-old Eric Plett, of Weehawken, who was last seen near Shelburne Point on Monday night. The group he was kayaking with reported that his kayak had capsized and he planned to swim back to shore.
The Coast Guard said Plett was reported missing after he didn't return to shore. He wasn't wearing a life jacket.
The search has continued since then and has included searches by boat and by air using helicopters and fixed wing aircraft.
Police haven't ruled out the possibility that Plett made it to shore. But he hasn't contacted family, and his whereabouts are unknown.
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GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — A Pitt County couple was arrested Sunday on child neglect charges, officials said.
The Pitt County Sheriff’s Office said drug paraphernalia was found at their home near their 4-year-old son.
Caroline Marie Cole, 31, and James Anthony Jones, 38, were arrested on charges of child neglect/abuse and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Both have been released on bond.
NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenyan media say a boat carrying a local politician and his family capsized in the Indian Ocean and that many of the dozen occupants are missing.
Rescuers on Monday searched for the vessel, which sank off coastal Lamu County amid reports of high tides.
The Standard newspaper quotes county commissioner Joseph Kanyiri as saying one body was found.
Some Kenyan media outlets say Shekuwe Kahale, a politician affiliated with Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga, was on the boat but survived.
The video gives us the forward point-of-view overlaid with a speedometer, tachometer, and a small screen showing the two engineers tasked with making history in a standard-wing ZR1 (the already-iconic big wing is designed for road course duty). The image is probably stabilized a bit, but it's still remarkable how utterly composed the ZR1 appears as it blasts out of the banked turns and crosses the 200 mph mark on the straights. Things look downright serene in that cabin.
Combined with a ludicrous amount of aero trickery that provides 950 pounds of downforce, that 6.2-liter, massively supercharged LT5 V-8 has no problem pushing the ZR1 right up to its limit. That's not a figure of speech: While the car might be capable of more, Chevrolet added a 215 mph speed limiter because that's as fast as the tires are rated to go.
So unofficially, that's 215 mph. In a freaking Corvette. For $120,000 (provided you skip the flippers). What a wacky, wonderful world.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Zach Johnson and Brandon Goodwin combined for 49 points and Florida Golf Coast pulled away from Jacksonville State for an 80-55 win on Saturday night, running the Eagles' winning streak to 11, their longest at the Division I level.
Johnson had 25 points, Goodwin 24 and Dinero Mercurius 11 as FGCU (18-8, 9-0 Atlantic Sun) picked up its 100th conference win since moving up from D-II in 2008. Twice the Eagles won 14 in a row, the last time 11 years ago.
Jace Hogan led the Dolphins (12-14, 6-3) with 17 points and Tanner Rubio had 13. Jacksonville State also had 19 turnovers.
FGCU led 33-25 at the half and steadily pulled away to get the season sweep. The Eagles won 68-62 at home a week earlier and are now up three games plus the tiebreaker with five games remaining in the regular season.
Disclosing this, highly placed sources in the Union Power Ministry told this newspaper that downstream protection and developmental works and CSR (corporate social responsibility) works under the project are also in progress.
Further, in line with the NGT order of December 11, 2015, the project is also carrying out emergent protection works required for safety of partially constructed dam blocks, as well as the power house and water conductor structure.
The construction works on the 2,000-MW Subansiri Lower HEP, located on the border of Arunachal Pradesh and Assam, have been stalled since December 15, 2011 due to agitation by various local groups and stay on resumption of work by NGT, Kolkata.
While hiking along a trail at Morningstar Mill, this little red fox appeared out of the brush before curiously walking up to me.
Photographer: James Head, Fonthill
Niagara this Week and the Niagara Region promote residents’ photography skills and encourage amateurs to submit seasonal images of the people, places and scenes from around Niagara. Viewable photos and submission guidelines available at www.niagararegion.ca. Please do not send photos directly to Niagara this Week.
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It’s well-known that more than a third of all marriages end in divorce. Often, however, the decision to part ways isn’t mutual, and one party is left grieving for what could have been. So if you’re just taking your first steps into marriage, or if you’re just contemplating popping the question, it’s worth bearing this sage advice in mind. And it comes straight from the divorcee’s mouth…
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The ONA is deeply troubled by the violence and disruption of life in Manipur. While tensions between Meiteis and Nagas are not new, we firmly believe they are better resolved through negotiations and not through force and intimidation, ONA president Visier Sanyü and secretary general Paul Pimomo said in a release.
The ONA also expressed its solidarity with the Nagas and non-Nagas who are suffering on account of the events in Manipur and said they bring deep sadness to what should be a joyful Christmas and holiday season.
The divide-and-rule forces who stand to gain from disunity in the region will use every opportunity to their advantage. It is therefore imperative for both sides to take on the difficult but necessary journey of learning to live together as friendly and respectful neighbours, the ONA added.  Correspondent
I listened with mounting incredulity yesterday morning as UKIP's Welsh MEP, Nathan Gill told Radio Wales listeners that if anti-Islam campaigner, Anne Marie Waters was elected as leader of his party then he will quit UKIP altogether.Nathan Gill is also a Welsh Assembly Member, an institution in which he sits as an Independent following his ousting as Welsh Leader by former Tory Minister, Neil Hamilton . He has a distinctly independent and stubborn streak, which is to his credit, as is his stand against extremism and racism.As the BBC reports , Mr Gill has also criticised the party's delay in addressing concerns raised about UKIP assembly member Michelle Brown, following a row over racial slurs she made about a Labour MP:It is possibly a bit late for that. However, the question has to be asked of Mr Gill, if he finds it so unacceptable to be a member of UKIP led by Anne Marie Waters, how can he remain in a party which allows her to remain a member and stand for leader in the first place?
Spring Training has sprung, and Feb. 15 is the second official workout date for Major League pitchers and catchers. Sixteen teams had their first workouts on Tuesday, and now a dozen more will take the field at camps in Arizona and Florida to begin the push of the baseball season.
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The Premios TV y Novelas red carpet, hosted in Mexico City, was the place to play and these stars were ready. Some of the biggest telenovela stars came out to support each other and the very dramatic work that they do — hey, it’s seriously hard to show off so much emotion on the small screen.
The night, where La Candidata and El Hotel de los Secretos took the most awards, was full of sparkle, with names like Ninel Conde and Maite Perroni walking the red carpet in sexy eye-catching gowns. Check out the photos ahead and see if you find your favorite novela actor or actress.
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At least 39 people were killed in attack on revelers ringing in the new year at Reina nightclub.
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Motorists across Birmingham are facing delays following a smash on the M6.
Two lanes were closed on the M6 northbound between J6 and J7 due to a collision involving a car and HGV.
There are also delays from Junction 5 in Castle Bromwich.
Highways England said: "Recovery of HGV complete and we've re-opened the closed lanes northbound between J6 and J7. Allow time for delays to ease."
A recovery operation was underway on the M6 Northbound between J6 A38(M) Aston Expressway / A5127 Gravelly Hill / A38 Tyburn Road / Slade Road Spaghetti Junction and J7 A34 (Great Barr), congestion on M6 to J5 A452 (Castle Bromwich ).
M54 closed near Wolverhampton and Cannock after crash on flooded carriageway
Police have urged motorists to approach with caution.
A police spokesperson said: “The car had spun but no-one is seriously injured.”
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Indore: A panic like situation prevailed in Bangarda on Sunday morning when a man’s body was found in the area.
It took hours to identify the body as the face was badly damaged. Police are investigating the case whether it is a case of murder or accident.
According to cops at Aerodrome police station, the body was identified as Jairam Patel of Gareeb Nawaz colony and it was recovered between Bangarda and Quila Maidan.
“There were many wounds on the face and neck of the body. It is not clear whether it is a case of murder or accident but we are investigating on both the aspects,” the police said. Exact reason of death will be ascertained only after the post mortem report.
Al Jazeera features Prophet Bushiri: Interviews him on wide range of religious issues
Founded six years ago, in a small city of Mzuzu in Malawi, ECG—currently being headquartered in the sprawling Pretoria in South Africa—has grown to over 2 million registered members across the world and the church has branches in all the continents. However, this unprecedented growth, coupled …
WASHINGTON, May 30 (Reuters) - The White House said on Wednesday that negotiations at the demilitarized zone along the border between North and South Korea for a potential summit between President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un are going well and it expects the historic meeting to take place on June 12. "The U.S. delegation led by Ambassador Sung Kim met with North Korean officials today as well and their talks will continue. So far the readouts from these meetings have been positive and we'll continue to move forward in them," White House press secretary Sarah Sanders said at a regularly scheduled briefing.
"We're going to continue to shoot for the June 12th and expect to do that," she said, referring to the original date scheduled for the summit. (Reporting by Steve Holland Writing by Lisa Lambert Editing by Leslie Adler)
Santana will start in right field and hit fifth in Tuesday's game against the Royals.
Santana was squeezed out of the lineup the last three games thanks to his .546 OPS and the Brewers' outfield depth, but with the club playing in an AL park Tuesday, there are spots for all of Santana and Milwaukee's other three outfielders deserving of regular playing time -- Christian Yelich, Lorenzo Cain, and Ryan Braun. Santana figures to be in the lineup again Wednesday with the Brewers in Kansas City for another day, but as soon as Thursday one of the aforementioned players -- most often Santana or Braun -- will find himself limited to pinch-hit duty nearly every game.
British man sentenced over neo-Nazi plot to attack gay bar
LONDON (AP) — A British man who planned a neo-Nazi-inspired machete attack on a gay pride event has been sentenced to an indefinite stay in a psychiatric hospital.
Ethan Stables was arrested in June 2017 as he walked toward a pub in his hometown of Barrow-in-Furness, northwest England, on what prosecutors said was a reconnaissance trip. Police found an ax, a machete and a swastika flag at his home.
Prosecutors said Stables had posted on Facebook that he wanted to "slaughter every single one of the gay bastards."
Defense lawyers said the 20-year-old, who has an autism spectrum disorder, had been brainwashed by right-wing extremists. But he was convicted in February of preparing an act of terrorism.
Passing sentence Wednesday, Judge Peter Collier said Stables posed "a very real risk to the public."
Wright’s father, Arnold, said his son grew up playing sports with his three brothers and liked to joke around. He followed both his parents and one of his brothers into the Army. And his brother, Will, who also served in the military, described his younger brother as “an amazing special forces soldier and an amazing friend.” Will Wright said the two were just 13 months apart, were very close and shared a special bond over their military service.
Two men who went missing in a remote part of WA at the start of the month have turned up safely at a police station.
Marcus Byers, 41, and George Hotker, 52, left Esperance on June 30 intending to drive to Alice Springs.
On Sunday they told a friend they were at Loongana on the Trans Access Road heading towards the remote Blackstone community but an alarm was raised on Wednesday afternoon when they failed to arrive.
Mr Byers and Mr Hotker arrived in Laverton at 10.30pm Wednesday and told police they were safe.
They told police their journey was delayed due to the wet road conditions and they were unable to contact anyone due to their remoteness.
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Former Meijer employees have said the chain is laying off or transferring hundreds of IT workers. According to the former employees, Meijer laid off 250 contract workers in July, followed by 75 in August and 75 more this week.
DETROIT (WXYZ) - On Monday, August 14, Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel will host a roundtable in Detroit with Michigan Republican Party (MRP) Chairman Ron Weiser and Michigan African American leaders.
The discussion will begin at 10 a.m. at the Detroit Republican Office. It's located at 19208 Livernois.
The group will talk about important issues facing the Michigan community and the Republican Party's continued efforts to engage through the RNC's Strategic Initiatives program.
An Eau Claire man is accused of having sexual contact with a 12-year old girl at his residence.
26-year old Robert Charbonneau is charged with a felony count of 1st-degree sexual assault of a child younger than 13. A $5,000 signature bond was set for him, and he returns to court on December 21st.
According to the criminal complaint, the girl said she was touched inappropriately by Charbonneau July 12th at his residence. Charbonneau told police that if he touched the girl, he didn’t mean it in a sexual way. Charbonneau said he’s not a pervert and doesn’t try to touch people, but if he did touch the girl, it was because he was “in the mood.”
MOSCOW — Russian officials and Google have reached an agreement to settle a two-year-old case against Google for requiring the pre-installation of some of its apps on mobile devices using the Android system.
The agreement was announced Monday by Alexei Dostenko, deputy head of Russia’s Federal Anti-Monopoly Service, according to Russian news reports.
Under the settlement, Google is to pay 439 million rubles ($7.8 million) in fines and will not limit the pre-installation of third-party apps, the reports said.
The case was brought to the FAS in 2015 by Yandex, which is Russia’s dominant search engine and offers various apps including a popular one for ordering taxis. Yandex’s shares surged 6 percent on the Moscow stock exchange after the settlement was announced.
Trump backs Middle East peace, even if not tied to two-state solution
WASHINGTON, Feb 14 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump supports the goal of peace between Israel and the Palestinians, even if it doesn't involve the two-state solution, a senior White House official said on Tuesday.
Speaking a day before Trump holds a White House meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the official said peace was the ultimate goal.
Matthew Murphy, 27, was charged with driving while intoxicated, obstruction of windshield, no insurance on his motor vehicle, failure to maintain a lane, careless driving and failure to inspect. At 1:56 a.m. Monday, Dec. 26, a Hackettstown police officer patrolling Franklin Street stopped a vehicle he observed commit a moving violation and while speaking with the driver -- identified as Murphy -- detected the odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from the vehicle, police said.
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Here she is on Gadfly:
“According to a 2015 analysis by Morningstar Inc. (the most recent year for which data is available), only 2 percent of the assets in the more than $12 trillion U.S. open-end mutual fund universe were managed exclusively by women, and just 2.5 percent of the funds had a woman as sole manager. Sadly, the rates are unlikely to have changed much since then.”
The mother-of-five - who was moments away from giving birth to daughter Bunny at the time - posed in the hospital in the image, which she shared on Instagram.
The Loose Women panellist could be seen clutching her gown above her huge baby bump, with her smiling sweetly for the camera and bending her leg slightly to cover her modesty.
Katie captioned the shot: "Omg got some throw back pictures this was me pregnant with bunny and 5 mins after this picture I had my c section."
The author then went on to share an array of snaps of Bunny, now two-years-old, explaining that she didn't have the easiest start because she was premature.
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The Juvenile Court solicits comments on proposed Juvenile Court Rules for the Care and Protection of Children. These rules apply to all actions in the Juvenile Court for the care and protection of children, including actions for guardianship of minors, child support, paternity, name change and actions seeking to dispense with parental consent to adoption, custody, ...
Why is Jonathan Karl interviewing Brazile in the first place? And if he's going to do that, how does one sit there and politely rehash the last election with her without poking the obvious elephant in the room? It has been 62 days since CNN severed their ties with Donna Brazile over the fact that she cheated during one of the Democratic presidential primary debates and attempted to cheat during a second one in Flint, Michigan. And yet ABC News is inviting her to sit down for a casual New Years Day chat like any other political analyst.
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TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — An inmate at a Topeka jail attacked a corrections officer Saturday, giving the officer lacerations and facial injuries.
Shawnee County Department of Corrections Maj. Tim Phelps tells The Topeka Capital-Journal officer Lacy Noll was attacked while on duty Saturday. She was treated then released.
Phelps says the inmate is 26-year-old Allen Thomas Schroeder Jr. of Topeka.
Phelps says the Shawnee County Jail was placed on lockdown during the incident. The lockdown was lifted Sunday, except for the housing unit where the attack occurred.
Schroeder was booked into jail in November in connection to aggravated battery, domestic battery and a parole violation.
The jail is investigating the attack. Phelps says the county sheriff’s office will investigate for the district attorney’s office, which will decide charges.
When Miranda Currie woke up on the ice, she was confused. Her phone was ringing. It was her dad. "I don't know where I am," she told him... Miranda would fight for the next six years to get her life back.
Kevin Carmichael explains why federal government needed to strike a deal with Kinder Morgan on the Trans Mountain pipeline assets. But how does the deal compare to other examples of federal interventions such as the auto bailout during the financial crisis?
Katy Hill realised her childhood dream of presenting Blue Peter in 1995.
During her time on the show, the vicar's daughter from Poole, Dorset married her childhood sweetheart Andrew Frampton.
The couple had dated for 12 years before marrying in March 1999 and practicing Christian Katy proudly boasted that she was a virgin on her wedding day.
She left Blue Peter after five years to join the team on Live and Kicking and went on to present Top of the Pops, Football Fever and the Millennium Quiz Show.
But two years after marrying she divorced her then husband and shortly after began dating her Live and Kicking co-star Trey Farley.
The pair married in 2004 and have a daughter called Kaya, aged 12 and an 11-year-old son Akira.
Hill now has her own lifestyle and parenting blog and once co-presented Heart Breakfast for Heart Radio in the Four Counties region with Stuart Miles.
The Manitoba government has introduced legislation that would help children in care keep their Indigenous customs and connections with family.
The bill introduces customary care to child welfare.
Customary care allows children to stay within their community under the guidance of extended family and community leaders.
There are about 11,000 children in care in Manitoba and about 90 per cent are Indigenous.
Families Minister Scott Fielding says it’s a historic step towards supporting children while maintaining a cultural connection.
Opposition NDP Leader Wab Kinew says he’s encouraged by the work done with Indigenous organizations in drafting the legislation, but he wants to make sure any funding would flow to children in customary care.
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LOS ANGELES, April 6 Don Rickles, the master insult comic who created laughs with ridicule and sarcasm in a decades-long career that earned him the sarcastic nickname Mr. Warmth, died on Thursday at his Los Angeles home from kidney failure, his publicist said. He was 90. (Reporting by Jill Sergeant in New York and Piya Sinha-Roy in Los Angeles; Writing by Steve Gorman; Editing by Bill Trott)
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Philadelphia has to be one of the most exciting cities in the country when it comes to community power challenging the daily operations of the courts. Philadelphia has elected a civil rights lawyer Larry Krasner as their next District Attorney, has a head of the Public Defender Office Keir Bradford-Grey who is committed to building community support for those facing court, and the people are taking to the streets for Meek Mill. Changes are happening in Philly that may be a blue print for the rest of the country.
And now, Philadelphia is starting participatory defense. Read this piece in the Philadelphia Citizen “Ideas We Should Steal: Participatory Defense” to see how the community is well-positioned to take the methodology to new heights.
(Poster from the first participatory defense forum in Philadelphia.)
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Southampton midfielder Dusan Tadic insists that his side can "play much better".
Southampton midfielder Dusan Tadic has insisted that his side can "play much better" after they fell to back-to-back defeats in the Premier League.
The Saints ended 2016 on a sour note as West Bromwich Albion claimed all three points from their trip to St Mary's, three days after Tottenham Hotspur delivered a 4-1 victory.
"I think we can play much better," Tadic told the Daily Echo. "It's true. Southampton should play much better, as a team we know that.
"We need to take responsibility for that. It's normal when you lose two games that you lose a little bit of confidence.
"Normally we talk about opening the game. The first goal is really important. We've done it in the last two games, but then we concede quickly. We need to see why this has happened and that's it. We've got to keep going."
Next up for Southampton is a tricky trip to Everton this afternoon.
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Rome: Serie A club Fiorentina announced that their training ground will be renamed in tribute to former captain Davide Astori, who died aged 31 earlier this month.
The Italian international died suddenly in his hotel room before a match at Udinese on 4 March.
The team's training ground will be renamed the 'Centro Sportivo Davide Astori'.
"We've made this decision because that was his home," said Fiorentina president Mario Cognini.
"He went there every day for training and used to spend time there with his family too. We believe that honouring him in this way is the right thing to do."
Astori's number 13 shirt was retired by the club, where he had played for three years.
Astori came through the youth system at AC Milan before spending eight years at Cagliari, while he also had a loan spell at Roma.
After responding to a complaint from a woman who said she was bring threatened with bear spray, police seized a variety of prohibited weapons.
Regina Police Service responded to the call after 11 p.m. on Sunday at a home where the woman said she was being threatened.
While arresting the suspect, officers noticed drugs and prohibited weapons in the home. They seized two sawed-off rifles, ammunition, numerous swords, two canisters of bear spray, and marijuana.
Kyle Otway of Regina has been charged with 16 firearm-related offences, uttering threats, and possession of a controlled substance under the CDSA.
Williams bought the mansion—which was built in 2004—from Rockstar Energy Drink founder Russell Weiner for $14.25 million in 2011.
Brown (quadriceps) didn't play in Saturday's preseason win against the Raiders, Mike Jurecki of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM reports.
The Cardinals receiving corps has been banged up during training camp, practicing without Jaron Brown, Chad Williams (shin), Aaron Dobson (hamstring) and Carlton Agudosi (leg) for varying stretches. Only (Jaron) Brown has taken advantage of the opportunity, despite entering the final stages of his recovery from a torn ACL. As for (John) Brown), it's unclear where he stands in his recovery from a quad injury, but he was able to ramp up his route running slightly last week, totaling 10 on Tuesday before accruing 20 on Wednesday. His next chance to contribute in the preseason arrives Saturday versus the Bears.
The mayor of Charlottesville, Virginia, slammed President Donald Trump Monday for his unwillingness to forcefully condemn white separatists behind the racial unrest that left one woman dead over the weekend in the city.
Michael Signer, a Democrat, was asked by CNN’s Chris Cuomo on “New Day” if Trump still needed to call out Nazis and white supremacists.
“I’ve already spent enough time talking about Donald Trump. He is our President, with respect, but I think it speaks for itself. He had his moment. These are times for leadership.”
He continued, “He kind of had his opportunity and he whiffed and I think that speaks for itself.”
After Saturday’s violence, Trump condemned “hatred, bigotry, and violence on many sides.” His decision to not specifically mention the white nationalist or neo-Nazi groups in attendance led to bipartisan calls for him to do so.
The President is expected to again address the events in Charlottesville later Monday.
OAKLAND, Calif. — Veterans Mike Callahan and Ken Mauer, along with first-timer David Guthrie, are among the 12 referees who have been selected to work the NBA Finals.
The league announced the group Wednesday.
Callahan has worked 19 games in the Finals and Mauer has worked 18. This will be the 15th Finals appearance for Callahan and the 13th for Mauer.
Other referees who will be on the floor during the Golden State-Cleveland series that starts Thursday are Tony Brothers, James Capers, Marc Davis, Scott Foster, John Goble, Ed Malloy, Jason Phillips, Derrick Stafford and Zach Zarba.
Burnley's Johann Berg Gudmundsson struck an 82nd minute equaliser as Premier League leaders Manchester City had to settle for a 1-1 draw at Turf Moor on Saturday.
Brazilian Danilo had fired City ahead with a superb strike in the 22nd minute and Pep Guardiola's side, who now have a 16 point lead at the top, were dominant for most of the game.
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Raheem Sterling missed a golden chance for City in the 71st minute - somehow putting the ball wide from a metre out with the goal at his mercy.
City were made to pay for that - and other missed chances - when Gudmundsson met a Matt Lowton cross with a fine finish to beat Ederson and earn Sean Dyche's seventh-placed side a point.
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A 46-year-old man sought in connection with the murder of a 30-year-old woman in Brampton last week has been found dead in Shelburne, Ont.
Police were called to a home on Hockley Path, in the area of Bovaird Drive East and Highway 410, at around 7:20 p.m. on Jan. 27 after a woman was found dead, with obvious signs of trauma, inside a basement apartment.
Peel Regional Police later identified her as Hoden Said.
On Thursday, investigators received a warrant for the arrest of Nicholas Anthony Young, of no fixed address in relation to Said’s death.
He was sought for second-degree-murder.
On Friday, investigators said they located Young’s body in Shelburne, Ontario, approximately 63 kilometres northwest of Brampton.
Police said his death was not suspicious.
Pyeongchang is preparing for one freaky (and safe!) Olympic Games.
The South China Morning Post reports that a total of 110,000 condoms will be distributed to all 2,925 athletes, breaking the record for most contraceptive devices given to participants in Winter Olympics history. In theory, this means Olympians will have access to 37 condoms each.
The 2018 Winter Olympics is evidently the most sex-positive in recent years, as the publication notes 10,000 less condoms were passed out during the 2010 Vancouver and 2014 Sochi Games. For reference, more than 450,000 condoms and 175,000 packets of lubricant were provided at the 2016 Rio Games, though almost four times as many sportsmen and women competed.
NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge hit a tying home run in the sixth inning, Aaron Hicks and Gary Sanchez went deep in the eighth and the New York Yankees rallied to beat the Mets 4-2 Monday night in the first of four Subway Series matchups this week.
Curtis Granderson and Yoenis Cespedes homered in the third inning off Luis Cessa to give the Mets a 2-0 lead at Yankee Stadium.
Sanchez started the Yankees’ comeback with a sacrifice fly in the fourth against Rafael Montero. Two innings later, Judge hit his AL-leading 36th home run — just his sixth since the All-Star break. The ball was dropped in the right-center field bleachers by a fan wearing a Judge jersey.
Hicks, who returned last week from an oblique injury, homered against Hansel Robles (7-4) leading off the eighth, his career-best 12th homer. Sanchez homered two batters later against Erik Goeddel. With 20 homers, Sanchez matched his total in his rookie season last year.
Hospitals Expected to Grow Their Health Care IT Spending
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Women who are current or former defence force members have received loud cheers while leading the Anzac Day march in Darwin for the first time.
The Returned and Services League recently decided women should lead the march, both as an endorsement of inclusivity and to highlight the work women do in the armed services and as veterans.
Darwin is a military town with 12,000 forces living there, and large numbers of serving personnel participated in the march.
Baku, Azerbaijan, May 30
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During the entire period of oil fields development, 2.019 billion tons of oil have been produced in Azerbaijan, SOCAR Vice President for Field Development Yashar Latifov said at the 25th Anniversary Caspian International Oil & Gas Conference in Baku on May 30.
So far, 83 offshore and onshore deposits have been discovered in Azerbaijan and 62 of them are under development, he said.
"To date, 1,042 million tons of oil and 668 billion cubic meters of gas have been extracted from offshore fields in Azerbaijan. In addition, 977 million tons of oil and 139 billion cubic meters of gas have been extracted from onshore deposits," Latifov said.
The oil production is registered in Azerbaijan since 1871. In November 2017, the country recorded the production of two billion tons of oil.
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SPANISH LAKE, Mo. - A 20-year-old man has been charged in a deadly shooting outside a suburban St. Louis hair salon.
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that Keith Isabell is charged with first-degree murder and armed criminal action in the death of 24-year-old Evan Robinson. He is being held without bond.
Police say Isabell and Robinson argued before the Saturday afternoon shooting in the parking lot of the Edge Up Hair Studio in Spanish Lake. Three others were wounded but are expected to survive.
The investigation is ongoing.
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On last night’s episode of #RHOA, a Kenya Moore wedding went down…right in Kim Zolciak’s FACE!
Turn the pages to see Peter come back, Kandi pummel Cynthia’s newer man with questions, and Porsha disses a bald blind date…
Senator Solomon Olamilekan, representing Lagos Central Senatorial district has stated that Service Chiefs have ran out of ideas in preferring solution to killings in Nigeria.
He insisted that they should be removed.
Speaking on the Plateau killings, which dominated Senate’s proceeding on Tuesday, the lawmaker also suggested that creation of state Police was necessary now.
The Senator, who called for the removal of Service Chiefs last month, said, “I am not regretting calling for the removal of Service Chiefs.
“I am backing the public who are calling on Mr. President to sack the current Service Chiefs, and I think doing that is the way out.”
He further advocated for the amendment of the Constitution to accommodate the State Police.
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The Northeast Rhythms rhythmic gymnastic group hosted an Open Gym at Swartout Hall in the Kerry Vickar Centre on Saturday, April 21 which included a performance for a large crowd that was in attendance.
Steve Lash covers federal and Maryland appellate courts and the General Assembly’s judiciary committees for The Daily Record. He joined the newspaper in 2008 after spending nearly 20 years covering the U.S. Supreme Court and legal affairs for several publications, including the Houston Chronicle, Cox Newspapers, Chicago Daily Law Bulletin and West’s Legal News. Lash, a graduate of American University’s Washington College of Law, is a member of the U.S. Supreme Court and Maryland bars.
This map shows the surface pressure pattern very early Wednesday. The second graphic is an enhanced IR satellite picture showing the storm that is leaving the Northeast, as well as the now-small but soon-to-be-large storm crossing the central Plains.
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Mike Kostka scored his first of the season to open the scoring on the power play. Chris Rumble and Jack Rodewald picked up the assists.
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Jennings carried 18 times for 52 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's game against the Redskins. He also caught his only target for five yards in the 19-10 victory.
Jennings plowed into the end zone from two yards out in the second quarter and totaled his second-highest number of carries this season as the Giants ground out a win to eliminate the Redskins from postseason contention. While he was able to produce a useful day from a fantasy perspective, Jennings saw Paul Perkins produce 102 rushing yards on 21 carries as the Giants utilized both of their backs to help seal the win. Jennings continues to lose touches to the rookie, but the Giants seem likely to lean on both players in the postseason.
The inferno that engulfed a tower block in London is the ultimate nightmare of residents of such buildings. There have always been fires wherever people live but high-rises add to their danger by making escape more difficult.
Over the decades tougher building regulations, fire-suppressant materials, alarms and sprinklers have been introduced that should in theory make such a tragedy almost impossible. Even when fires happen, they should be contained and not destroy the entire building as was seen here with dreadful consequences.
UPDATE – Former Berkeley County School District Chief Financial Officer Brantley Thomas confessed to having taken nearly $400,000 from the district.
The FBI had been investigating irregularities in the school board’s finances when Thomas was fired on February 7th.
According to the school district officials, this all began in 2012.
The board voted on Tuesday night to both fire the accounting firm that gave Thomas a clean audit and to begin an internal investigation of the district’s finances.
Thomas has worked for the school district since 1993 and oversaw all of the district’s finances.
BERKELEY, SC – The FBI is investigating an allegation of a former employee of the Berkeley County School District involving violation of the public trust.
According to the FBI such types of allegations are of high priority to them. The Berkeley County school district is cooperating with the investigation which is currently ongoing.
The City of Mountlake Terrace on Friday issued this video regarding Proposition 1, which will appear on the Nov. 7, 2017 general election ballot. The city is asking voters to consider Proposition 1, which would authorize up to $12,500,000 in bonds for Civic Campus improvements, and excess property taxes to repay those bonds. You can learn more at http://www.cityofmlt.com/1922.
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Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is set to appear on June 15 before a panel investigating allegations against his family's offshore companies and money laundering.
Security around Islamabad's Federal Judicial Academy, where the Joint Investigation Team probing the case has its offices, has been tightened ahead of Sharif’s expected visit.
It would be the first time in Pakistan’s recent history that a sitting prime minister appears before such an investigating panel.
Sharif, who has denied allegations of wrongdoing, has been under investigation since 2016 by the Supreme Court.
The probe, linked to the release of the Panama Papers, focused on millions of dollars Shari’s family holds in offshore assets and whether he lied to authorities about it.
The court ruled in April that there was insufficient evidence to remove Sharif from office but ordered further investigation of the allegations.
The Joint Investigation Team has already questioned Sharif’s sons.
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It’s good to be a celebrity, but it might be even better to be a celebrity’s trainer.
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At inmate at Her Majesty's Penitentiary in St. John's has been charged with attempted murder, though police have not confirmed whether the charges are connected to an attack on accused murderer Trent Butt. Police in St. John's have laid an attempted murder charge against an inmate at Her Majesty's Penitentiary following an assault at the prison on June 8. The RNC have not confirmed whether Butt was the target, but did say the attack occurred during recreation time, which is consistent to what sources have told CBC News.
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One lucky winning ticket was sold in Pennsylvania for an estimated $455 million Powerball jackpot drawn Saturday night, officials said.
Vogt (shoulder) will head to extended spring training Wednesday to continue his rehab, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Once Vogt finishes his throwing program and accumulates enough at-bats, the backstop will embark on a minor-league rehab assignment. The Brewers are hoping he'll be able to join an affiliate sometime next week, which would keep him on track to return to the big club around the second week of May.
Experts predict that by 2050, antibiotic-resistant bacteria will cause as many deaths as cancer. Now, for the first time, Caltech scientists have created a 3-D image of a molecular structure that many different bacteria use to pump toxins into human cells and spread antibiotic-resistance genes to other bacteria. Understanding the architecture of this structure is a first step toward combating its effects.
The Federal Reserve's ability to conduct monetary policy free of short-term political pressures is under "some threat" from two bills making their way through the U.S. Congress, Fed Chair Janet Yellen said on Monday.
Central bank independence is "very important and results in better decision-making that’s focused on the long-term needs and health of the economy," Yellen said at an event at the University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy in Ann Arbor. Of the legislation under consideration, the one that goes the furthest to curtail the Fed's independence would require the central bank to follow a simple rule for setting interest rates and to justify any deviation from that rule, she said.
(Reporting by Ann Saphir and Jonathan Spicer; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The Texas Rangers placed right-hander Sam Dyson on the 10-day disabled list with a right hand bruise Monday, one day after the closer blew a save for the third time this season.
According to manager Jeff Banister, Dyson was hurt while trying to field a comebacker in the ninth inning of Sunday’s 8-7 loss in Seattle. Dyson allowed two runs in the inning despite not allowing a ball out of the infield and suffered his third loss.
Dyson is expected to go on a rehab stint in the minors once his hand is healthy.
Banister said that right-hander Matt Bush will initially assume the closer duties.
Right-hander Keone Kela was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock.
With the White House threatening big cuts to climate science funding, perhaps society is at a point at which any shred of financial support toward clean energy and a healthy planet - no matter how humble - may be important. In that spirit, Boulder has announced the awarding of 10 $300 "micro-grants" funded from the city's Climate Commitment budget to support projects that support one of three themes.
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Cyclists at the 2017 Bike Lexington Family Fun Ride. The event is Saturday at the Robert F. Stephens Courthouse Plaza. Matt Goins Kentucky.com
Jodi M. Shea, 53, Minneapolis, died Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at her home.
Memorial services will be at 11:00 A.M., Monday, June 19, 2017 at the Bennington Bible Church, 824 N. Nelson, Bennington. Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Sunday at Wilson Family Funeral Home, Minneapolis. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Ottawa County Health Center Physical Therapy Department.
A homeless Pacific Beach man who accused police of harassment and improper arrests will receive $7,500 in a settlement with the City of San Diego, the City Attorney's office has confirmed. In his settlement, Green will get $7,500 and his lawyers will collect $7,500 in legal fees and other costs, according to the City Attorney's office.
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× Indiana State Police open investigation involving Greenwood city councilman
GREENWOOD, Ind. – Indiana State Police have opened an investigation involving a Greenwood city councilman.
Police said the investigation started when they received a criminal complaint against Brent Corey in June. Since Corey is a council member and votes on the Greenwood Police Department’s budget, the case was turned over to ISP to avoid any conflicts of interest.
State police aren’t releasing any information about the nature of the allegations against Corey, saying only that an investigation is underway.
Michael Kyle, Corey’s attorney, released a statement about the case:
Less than a month in to the new administration, President Trump's national security advisor, Gen. Michael Flynn, has resigned after admitting that he misled his White House colleagues, including Vice President Mike Pence, about conversations he'd had with Russia's ambassador to Washington.
In those conversations, officials say, Flynn discussed sanctions that the Obama administration had imposed on Russia to punish Moscow for its interference in the U.S. election. Those conversations could have violated the Logan Act, which prevents unauthorized citizens from negotiating with foreign governments in relation to “disputes or controversies.” The law, however, which was enacted in the 1790s, has never been used to prosecute anyone.
Here's the timeline of events leading up to Flynn's resignation:
St. Louis airport passengers declined in 2014
By: The Associated Press
ST. LOUIS - Passenger traffic has dipped slightly at Lambert Airport, based on 2014 full-year totals.
The St. Louis airport served 12.4 million passengers last year, down 1.5 percent from 2013. Boarding passengers dropped 1.6 percent, while arriving passenger traffic dropped 1.4 percent.
Airport officials say winter storms across the U.S. caused widespread cancellations in the first quarter, accounting for much of the drop-off.
Southwest Airlines had a market share of 50.4 percent at Lambert. American Airlines was a distant second with 14.4 percent market share, followed by Delta with 13.9 percent.
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Rebecca and the Grey Notes will be returning to Arriba Mexican Restaurant & Lounge and will be playing the band's 12 original songs along with covers of music from artists including Bonnie Raitt, Feist, Norah Jones, Linda Ronstadt, Etta James, Alison Krauss, the Byrds, Led Zeppelin and more.
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Firefighters are still working to put out several lightning-caused fires on the Shasta-Trinity National Forest.
During the past week more than 30 lightning-caused fires broke out on the forest after thunder storms swept through the region, bringing some 800 lightning strikes in the mountains.
As of Saturday, there were still seven fires that did not have a fire line around them. Total acreage burned was about 19 acres, according to the U.S. Forest Service.
Another 27 fires, which burned about 36 acres, had been contained, which means they had a containment fire line around them.
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Baku. 11 January. REPORT.AZ/ Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry has commented on the illegal visit of Indonesian reporter Famegi Putri to the occupied territories of Azerbaijan.
Spokesperson of the Azerbaijani MFA Hikmat Hajiyev told Report, Azerbaijani Embassy to Jakarta will investigate the issue.
Notably, earlier, some Armenian media spread information on visit of a Tempo reporter Famegi Putri to Armenia and occupied territories of Azerbaijan - Nagorno-Karabakh, as well as on preparing a report on the visit.
A Des Moines man was seriously injured and two other persons received minor injuries on Nov. 28 when a car ran off the roadway and struck an embankment on Route N, east of Blythedale.
The Noxubee County Sheriff's Department says it is investigating reports of two Georgia prison escapees possibly being in Noxubee County.
The inmates are identified as Donnie Russell Rowe and Ricky Dubose. They managed to overpower two correctional officers and fatally shooting the officers on a bus Tuesday morning.
The bus was on State Route 16 between Eatonton and Sparta in central Georgia, reports CNN.
Noxubee County Sheriff Terry Grassaree says his department is searching a 20 square mile area east of Highway 45.
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Chesterfield Canal Trust is inviting people to join Santa for a cruise along the Chesterfield Canal on their Seth Ellis cruise boat from the Hop Pole pub on Welham Road, Retford every Saturday and Sunday up to Christmas, plus Thursday and Friday December 21 and 22.
Booking is essential, ring 07925 851569. Hugh Henshall will also run trips from Shireoaks on December 16, 17, 21, 22 and 23. To book call 0114 360 0460. Fare is £7.
DETROIT - Michigan State Police patrols will be increased during Super Bowl Sunday to deter people from driving under the influence.
Related: AAA offers free Tow to Go rides to keep drunken drivers off Michigan roads during Super Bowl Sunday
“We want everyone to enjoy the game with friends and family, and that includes getting to where you need to be safely,” saidCol. Kriste Kibbey Etue, director of the MSP. “Our troopers are taking a zero-tolerance approach to those who choose to drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs, as well as those who are driving distracted and motorists not wearing their seat belts. Plan ahead and designate a sober driver.”
Enforcement runs from 12:01 a.m. until 11:59 p.m. Sunday.
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The YMCA of Central East Ontario – Balsillie Family Branch, Peterborough on Aylmer Street is holding a Family Day Celebration on Monday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Members will receive free entry to the celebration, with a donation to the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign appreciated, while there will be a $10 entry fee for non-member families.
Activities include: face painting, bouncy castles, Razberry the Clown, pool games, arts and crafts, interactive games and raffle prizes. There will be a bake sale, popcorn and cotton candy available by donation in support of the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign.
The event is being sponsored for the third year in a row by Freedon 55 to provide a day of fun events that families can participate in together, according to a news release from the YMCA.
The YMCA will be open on Family Day from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. but no regular programs will be offered. Regular hours and programs will be in effect on Saturday and Sunday.
A malnourished donkey with severe facial injuries, found on the streets by Formentera police last week, has been brought to safety at the Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre in Rojales.
Co-founders Sue and Rod Weeding were called by officers to pick up the abandoned donkey last Friday (January 26), as Spanish police have no official facilities to house large seized and abandoned animals.
The Weedings, who now have 110 rescued equines in their care, are providing the donkey with feed and much-needed veterinary care, even as they face mounting bills caused by slow patronage of their charity shops.
“At the moment, the charity shops are just dead. It’s just like a ghost town – we’ve never quite known a January like this. We’re running at under half of what we’d normally take in the charity shops – and we rely on this money to feed and care for our horses, which costs €4500 a week,” Sue said.
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Ten of family members including four women received serious burns when fire erupted in their house in village Jurian due to gas cylinder explosion. According to rescue sources, housewife of Muhammad Sarwar was preparing food on a stove when the cylinder exploded suddenly and engulfed the whole house, resulting into serious burns to Muhammad Sarwar, Muhammad Anwar, Sughra Bibi, Muhammad Faisal, Muhammad Ali, Sobia, Faizan, Haider Ali, Zaib-un-Nisa and Mona Liza. The rescue squad rushed to the site and saved the adjoining houses and shifted the injured to the Trauma Centre where condition of four of them is causing anxiety.
Meanwhile, three persons including a woman were seriously injured when a rickshaw collided with their bike near Ramki Chatha today.
Isaiah Thomas scored 29 of his career-high 52 points in the fourth quarter, setting a club record for points in a period and leading Boston to a 117-114 victory over the Miami Heat on Friday night. Thomas hit six 3-pointers and converted a three-point play in the fourth quarter and broke the franchise record of 24 points in a quarter set by Larry Bird in 1983 and matched by Todd Day in 1995.
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Consumers say the types of retail-email personalization that they value most are targeted promotions/discounts (55% cite) and tailored recommendations (37%), according to recent research from Dynamic Yield.
The report was based on data from a survey of 550 consumers from North America, Europe, and Asia age 18 and older.
Just 25% of shoppers in North America say the emails they receive from retailers are truly personalized. A much higher share of shoppers in both Europe (62%) and Asia (77%) say the emails they receive are personalized.
Some 62% of shoppers in North America say they respond favorably to personalized emails from retailers. Most shoppers across all regions say they receive five or more retail emails every day.
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About the research: The report was based on data from a survey of 550 consumers from North America, Europe, and Asia age 18 and older.
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On June 21, Arvind Subramanian announced that he would be stepping down from the post of the Chief Economic Advisor, 11 months before the end of his term. Subramanian, who was closely involved in drafting the GST Act, cited “personal reasons” for his departure. In this edition of Idea Exchange, Subramanian justifies his exit from the post and also discusses some of the major issues going on with the economy. Watch what he had to say about the problems that our economy is facing recently and also his views on the major economic reforms that were brought in by the current BJP government.
ALAMEDA, Calif. — The Oakland Raiders have signed free agent quarterback Josh Johnson to compete for the backup position.
The team also officially announced the signing of cornerback Shareece Wright on Monday. Wright said last week he had agreed to join the Raiders.
Wright spent last season in Buffalo, where he had one interception and five passes defenced in 12 games.
Johnson is an Oakland native and was drafted by Tampa Bay in Raiders coach Jon Gruden's last season there in 2008. Johnson has spent time with 10 teams and started five games. He has completed 96 of 177 passes for 1,042 yards, five touchdowns and 10 interceptions and a 57.7 passer rating.
Johnson hasn't thrown a pass in the NFL since 2011 and will compete with Connor Cook to become Derek Carr's backup.
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On Friday at 1:00 p.m., a man wearing a mask robbed Hebert's Boudin and Cracklin in the Opelousas area at gun point. Surveillance video captured the robbery and the vehicle used in the robbery, according to Sheriff Bobby Guidroz.
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The town hosted its third family first New Year's Eve party at the Amherst Stadium on Saturday night with skating, ice painting and fireworks. It's the second year the two-hour celebration has been at the stadium after being held outside at Dickey Park in 2014.
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Mauro (calf) isn't listed on the Cardinals' injury report heading into Sunday's game against the Eagles, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.
Mauro's calf injury limited his activity in the Cardinals' first two practices of the week, but he was upgraded to a full participant Friday to clear up any concern about a potential Week 5 absence. Mauro should be in line to start at defensive tackle, but with five tackles and one sack through four games this season, there's not much IDP utility to mine here.
India's top court has ruled that election candidates cannot use religion or caste to seek votes, describing them as corrupt practices under electoral laws.
India has a Hindu-nationalist government, and most political parties select candidates in various districts based on caste and religious considerations.
The ruling on Monday is considered significant as it comes months before elections in Uttar Pradesh state where dominant campaign issues are caste affiliations and the building of a Hindu temple in place of a 16th century mosque demolished by Hindu hardliners.
Legislature elections are also due in Punjab, Uttarakhand, Goa and Manipur states.
Hindus constitute nearly 80 percent of India's 1.25 billion people, while Muslims comprise 14.2 percent and the remaining 6 percent adhere to other religions, such as Christianity, Sikhism, Buddhism and Jainism.
Pictured are Hillside Primary 4 football team proudly showing off their new football kit which was kindly donated by Portlethen Funeralcare.
Regional operations manager for Funeralcare, Neil Herd, said: “We were approached and asked if we could help out and we were delighted to provide the kit for the team. As a business which puts its community at the heart of everything we do we feel its privileged to be in a position to help.”
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Westminster, SC — Pastor James “Ed” Hampton, Sr., 65, husband of Christine Johnson Hampton, of 110 East Spearman Road, Westminster, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2017, at AnMed Health Medical Center.A memorial service will be held at 4:00 PM, Wednesday, April 19, 2017, at Davenport Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Oconee Christian Academy, 150 His Way Circle, Seneca, SC 29672.The family is at the home of the daughter, Allie Reed, 16032 S. Radio Station Road, Seneca, SC 29678.
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– WWE has released this clip of NXT Champion Bobby Roode talking with Kayla Braxton about various topics to promote his upcoming title defense against Drew McIntyre at NXT Takeover: Brooklyn III. You can see the full interview below:
– WWE recently looked at John Cena’s losing streak at SummerSlam, which dates back to 2011. The article that was posted on WWE.com focused on each of his losing efforts against AJ Styles, Seth Rollins, Brock Lesnar, Daniel Bryan, CM Punk/Big Show, and CM Punk. Cena is scheduled to wrestle Baron Corbin at SummerSlam next weekend.
March 19(Reuters) - Fukui Computer Holdings Inc
* Says it plans to repurchase up to 2.3 million shares of its common stock, representing 10 percent of outstanding on March 20
* Share repurchase price is 2,349 yen per share, the closing price of March 19, or up to 5.4 billion yen in total
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Will Trump plan help New Orleans' crumbling infrastructure?
NEW ORLEANS - The city of New Orleans is perhaps one of the best examples of what President Donald Trump calls the country's "crumbling infrastructure."
When a heavy rain hits the 300-year-old city, residents have to move their cars to higher ground for fear of street flooding. And when pressure drops in the city's aging water delivery system, restaurants and cafes have to boil water to feed customers.
City officials say New Orleans needs more than $11 billion to update key parts of its infrastructure. The city has about $2 billion in hand, but it's not clear that Trump's plan will help make up the gap. New Orleans' mayor says Trump's proposal puts the onus on cities and states to raise taxes and fees to pay for the improvements.
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Some senior Israeli officials have been encouraging Israeli soldiers and police to kill Palestinians they suspect of attacking Israelis even when they are no longer a threat, Human Rights Watch said today in an analysis of those statements. Other Israeli officials have failed to repudiate the calls for excessive use of force.
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DESOTO — The employees and customers at the All-Star Barber Shop in Desoto have opinions on almost everything. This week, they're talking about summer vacay! Would you rather fly or drive?
The police arrested a man on Friday for setting his wife on fire in Gharo, Thatta.
According to Civil Hospital Additional Police Surgeon Dr Qarar Ahmed Abbasi, the woman had suffered burn injuries to 68 per cent of her body and was in a critical condition. She is currently under treatment at the hospital.
On October 2, woman’s husband, Muhammad Hanif Jat, had attempted to torch her alive after spraying oil over her body, the police said. The attack occurred in their house in Gharo, a town in Sindh’s Thatta district. The husband brought the woman to a local hospital for treatment on the same day, where he told the administration that she had been burnt by accident.
However, the victim negated his claim on Friday and told police in her statement that she had been subjected to physical abuse over the past four months “for giving birth to a girl”. The abuse had culminated in the husband attempting to burn her alive. The police arrested the husband while the woman is still undergoing treatment.
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Facebook plunged to its worst loss in four years Monday and led a rout in technology companies. The social media company's stock fell following reports that a data mining firm working for the Trump campaign improperly obtained data on 50 million Facebook users.
On Monday:
The S&P 500 index lost 39.09 points, or 1.4 percent, to 2,712.92.
The Dow Jones industrial average slid 335.60 points, or 1.3 percent, to 24,610.91.
The Nasdaq composite retreated 137.74 points, or 1.8 percent, to 7,344.24.
The Russell 2000 index of smaller-company stocks skidded 15.49 points, or 1 percent, to 1,570.56.
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Timothy Jones, Jr., a Lexington County man accused of killing his five children in 2014, is expected to use the insanity defense, according to a source close to the case who spoke on the condition of anonymity due to the gag order attached to the case.
The US State Department said Tuesday it is aware of reports that the half brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has been killed in Malaysia, but declined any further comment.
"We are aware of reports. We refer you to the Malaysian authorities," a department spokesperson told Yonhap News Agency.
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Kim Jong-nam, the 45-year-old eldest son of late North Korean leader Kim Jong-il, who has a different mother from the current leader, was found dead at the Kuala Lumpur airport on Monday in what was suspected to be an assassination.Reports have said Kim was attacked by two unidentified women with "poisoned needles."A source familiar with the case said that agents of the Reconnaissance General Bureau, North Korea's spy agency, have carried out the assassination by taking advantage of a security loophole created between Kim's bodyguards and Malaysian police at the Malaysian airport. (Yonhap)
A Democratic state representative who was a single parent says Gov. Scott Walker owes an apology to all single and unmarried parents in Wisconsin. Walker said in his state budget address on Wednesday that people who wait until they're 21 to get married and have kids are more likely to be successful.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has signed legislation that would help people with deadly diseases try experimental treatments.
Trump signed the Right to Try bill on Wednesday. He called it a "fundamental freedom" that will provide hope and save lives.
The bill cleared the House last week following an emotional debate in which Republicans said it would help thousands of people in search of hope. Many Democrats said the measure was dangerous and would give patients false hope.
Trump embraced the plan during his State of the Union address, saying people who are terminally ill shouldn't have to leave the country to seek cures.
The measure gives people diagnosed with life-threatening conditions who have exhausted treatment options access to unproven drugs without needing permission from the Food and Drug Administration.
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Surgeons pack donated organs on ice while racing them to transplant patients but it may be time for a warmer approach. British researchers said that keeping at least some livers at body temperature instead may work better.
Hamilton's first snowstorm of the season isn't expected to be a "monstrous" one.
But it should bring enough snow — followed by colder temperatures — to keep the white stuff around until the holidays.
Between seven and 12 centimetres of snow was expected to fall Monday, starting in the afternoon and continuing into the evening, followed by another two centimetres Tuesday, according to David Phillips, senior climatologist at Environment Canada.
"It's not a shocker, it's not a record breaker," he said Monday, but added "the good news is this will probably give us our white Christmas."
HONOLULU (AP) — A Hawaii emergency management official who said last week that his retirement had nothing to do with a mistaken missile alert that stirred panic statewide now says it was because of the fallout from the warning.
Toby Clairmont said Wednesday that he stepped down as executive officer of the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency because it was clear action would be taken against agency leaders after the Jan. 13 alert.
State officials revealed changes to the agency Tuesday after an internal investigation. They said Administrator Vern Miyagi resigned, the worker who sent the alert was fired, a second employee quit before disciplinary action was taken and another was being suspended.
Clairmont acknowledges he's the employee who quit but says it's unfair to lump him in with the others because it implies he was about to be disciplined.
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This version corrects Clairmont's title was executive officer, not executive director.
Kagera — Two people are feared dead following a road accident when a car they were travelling in overturned and caught fire at Kagoma village in Kagera Region over the weekend.
Kagera Regional Police Commander (RPC), Augustine Ullomo, said here the bodies of the two people were handed over to their relatives for burial Citing over-speeding as the cause of the accident, he named the deceased as Gervare Kato (31) who is a fishmonger, and Mzee Kaluni (31), a driver of the car, adding that both of them are residents of Izigo Trading Centre in Muleba Municipality.
Meanwhile, the conjoined twins who were born in Kagera Regional Referral Hospital in the region, and their mother Anna Stella Thomas have been referred to Bugando Medical Centre in Mwanza Region for further medication.
The Dow closed down 666 points, or 2.5%, its biggest percentage decline since the Brexit turmoil in June 2016 and steepest point decline since the 2008 financial crisis. Concerns about inflation and the bond market contributed to the sell-off.
Maharashtra: The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested a man for allegedly helping illegal Bangladeshi migrants to procure Aadhaar and PAN cards without proper documents.
The accused, 36, was arrested on March 18 by Navi Mumbai unit of ATS from Ulhasnagar in Thane district along with five other Bangladeshi nationals, who were living in India illegally.
“During the investigation, it was revealed that the accused had helped them get the Aadhaar and PAN cards,” officials said.
The accused has been remanded to police custody till March 26.
A case has been registered against all the accused under relevant Sections of Foreigners Act, 1946, and Indian Penal Code (IPC) while further investigation including terror links is in progress.
Riverside Discovery Center in Scottsbluff is hoping to gain some insight on whether animals behave differently during a total solar eclipse as it makes it’s path across the panhandle next Monday.
RDC Zoo Curator Anthony Mason says there’s not a ton of research related to how animals react to eclipses.
Mason says they will be watching, just like everyone else that joins them, to see how the animals do react to the eclipse.
There will be a number of associated activities going on at the zoo each day starting Thursday leading up to to the eclipse on Monday.
Mason says they are also selling a limited number of “Eclipse at the Zoo 2017” t-shirts and specially made post cards to commemorate the event.
With the large number of out of town people expected in the area for the eclipse, Mason is hoping they will have a nice crowd come join them at the zoo.
BRISTOL — A fire damaged a home Monday night.
Crews responded to the fire on Topsfield Rd. in Bristol around 9:30 p.m. Earlier reports said the fire was on nearby Salem Lane.
Officials said one woman who lived alone was injured. She suffered from burns and smoke inhalation and was taken to the hospital by Lifestar.
Firefighters had to use tankers to fight the fire due to a lack of hydrants. Crews from Wolcott assisted in the operation.
Check back for further details as they develop.
MT. ZION, Ill. (WAND) – Police say they seized cannabis that a man grew in his basement.
A sworn statement from officers says they served a search warrant in the 1600 block of Oakcrest Court in Mt. Zion, where they found cannabis sativa plants. Police say the setup included 25 plants placed under growing lights with fans mounted to a nearby wall. An air conditioner, CO2 devices, a dehumidifier, suspected cannabis hash oil and more than 100 cans of butane gas were also there.
Officers say each plant was about 4 feet tall. They say they also found loose cannabis and more of it wrapped in plastic bags.
The statement says Kyle Fair, 30, admitted to giving the drugs to family members as gifts and selling small amounts to other people. He told police someone paid him to extract oil from cannabis trimmings every six weeks.
The total cannabis seized weighed over 5 pounds, officers say.
Fair’s bond is set at $15,000 in Macon County. He faces four drug possession charges.
The Rock Comments on Record Breaking “Furious” Opening
As noted, The Rock’s new movie, The Fate of the Furious, has broken the biggest global opening in film history, as the movie brought in $532.5 million, besting Star Wars: The Force Awakens, which opened with $529 million. Rock commented on the record breaking numbers with the following Instagram post:
The Hardys New WWE T-Shirt
Below is a photo of the newly released Hardy Boyz WWE t-shirt:
The first new Hardy shirt released by @WWEShop.. REBORN BY FATE INDULGE! https://t.co/pwosBXcLUg pic.twitter.com/oRA3DaVlYo — #BROKEN Matt Hardy (@MATTHARDYBRAND) April 17, 2017
Brian Kendrick on Being Denied Entry to WWE HQ
As noted, a new Ride Along episode will air after Raw tonight on WWE Network, and below is a preview featuring Brian Kendrick recalling being denied entry to WWE headquarters:
Carrie Underwood walked away with a warning the other day after getting stopped in her Benz for speeding. I’m not that great at getting out of the dreaded ticket but you and I may both want to study this video to get some tips? See her now fool proof method here
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Abuja – Miracle Ikechukwu has emerged the new head of House on the ongoing Big Brother Naija ‘Double Wahala’, winning the title for the second time.
Miracle beat other housemates when he emerged the first to knock down all the bottles using the tennis ball in the stockings provided.
He chose his love interest Nina to share the luxury room with.
‘Biggie’ had cancelled automatic immunity and “save and replace’ powers for the Head of House two weeks ago.
The powers attached to the title this week will be announced after the nominations on Monday.
Miracle takes over from Nina who led the house last week and led her to victory, as they won their wager.
In his first reign, the housemates won the wager, making him the first Head of House to attain the victory.
On Sunday, Miracle scaled through eviction, gaining the highest vote percentage of 27.98 percent against Teddy A, Alex, CeeC, Tobi, Lolu, BamBam and Anto.
In this season, tagged ‘Double Wahala’, housemates are competing for prizes worth N45 million. (NAN)
– WWE Hall of Famer Ricky Morton was announced a new weekly podcast and in the first episode, says Jerry Jarrett once said he’d “never make it.” You can check out the first episode of the School of Morton podcast below via Podbean, or on iTunes.
During the first episode, Morton discusses his first NWA Tag Team Title win, along with memories of fellow Hall of Famer Bobby “The Brain” Heenan, stories of training Kid Kash and the anecdote about Jerry Jarrett.
Of the latter, Morton recalled Jarrett wanting to try and keep him on board. “He goes, ‘Well I wanna keep you here,'” Morton said. “I wanna give you this much money guaranteed. I said no, I’m going back to Louisiana. Thank you. Thank you anyway for the opportunity. Because he was one of the promoters that told me I would never make it.”
MOSCOW, April 6 Russian authorities have detained several people suspected of being accomplices of the man behind this week's St Petersburg metro bombing, news agency Interfax reported on Thursday, citing a law enforcement source.
It said the detainees' links with the suicide bomber were being verified.
The agency also reported that Russia's state investigative committee had found clues at the addresses of suspected bombing accomplices. (Reporting by Alexander Winning; writing by Sujata Rao)
WASHINGTON, Feb 2 (Reuters) - The United States on Friday banned the export of weapons and defense services to South Sudan, stepping up pressure against President Salva Kiir to end the country’s four-year conflict.
“The Department of State today announces that it is implementing restrictions on the export of defense articles and defense services into South Sudan,” State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert said in a statement.
While the United States government does not conduct arms sales to South Sudan, the move prevents any American company or citizen from sending military equipment or services to the country’s warring factions.
The unilateral embargo is another signal by Washington that it is losing patience with Kiir after ceasefires have been repeatedly violated. (Reporting by Lesley Wroughton Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
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BISMARCK, N.D. — The Army Corps of Engineers says it likely will take until April to finish court-ordered additional environmental study of the Dakota Access pipeline.
The agency had anticipated completing the task this year. But attorneys say in court documents filed Friday that it will take longer than expected to get needed information from Texas-based pipeline developer Energy Transfer Partners and at least one American Indian tribe.
The $3.8 billion pipeline began carrying oil from North Dakota to Illinois on June 1. But four Sioux tribes are still challenging it in court because they fear a leak could contaminate their water supply.
U.S. District Judge James Boasberg ruled in June that more environmental review was necessary. He’s considering shutting down the pipeline while that’s done, but it isn’t known when he’ll rule.
It’s spring cleaning time in my house and we usually work from the bedrooms on out. Pillows often get overlooked, but they need to be cleaned too. If you’ve got a feather, down or polyester pillow, you can put it in the washing machine. This is one exception I make when it comes to water temperature. I do use warm or hot water on pillows. Dry the pillows on low heat and use at least two dryer balls, but I don’t recommend tennis balls. And make sure the pillows are completely dry. If you have a memory foam pillow, sprinkle it with baking soda and leave it in the sunshine all day.
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Dec 12 (Reuters) - Australia And New Zealand Banking Group Ltd:
* SELLS ITS WEALTH AUSTRALIA LIFE INSURANCE BUSINESS TO ZURICH FINANCIAL SERVICES AUSTRALIA FOR $2.85 BILLION
* EXPECTS COMPLETION OF TRANSACTIONS TO OCCUR IN LATE CALENDAR YEAR 2018
* TOTAL PROCEEDS FROM SALE OF WEALTH AUSTRALIA INSURANCE IS $3.83 BILLION
* TRANSACTION WOULD BE BROADLY EPS AND ROE NEUTRAL IF CAPITAL RELEASED IS RETURNED TO SHAREHOLDERS
* COMBINED OUTCOME OF OPL AND ONEPATH P&I DEAL ESTIMATED ACCOUNTING LOSS ON SALE OF ABOUT $640 MILLION
* TO RETAIN THE LENDERS MORTGAGE INSURANCE, ANZFP AND ANZ SHARE INVESTING BUSINESSES WITHIN THE AUSTRALIA DIVISION POST COMPLETION
* NO CHANGES TO ANY CURRENT INSURANCE POLICIES AS A RESULT OF SALE
* DEAL EXPECTED TO INCREASE ANZ’S CONSOLIDATED CET1 CAPITAL RATIO BY A TOTAL OF ABOUT 65BP Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Powers of Attorney An instrument in writing filed with the Monroe County Clerk’s Office which authorizes a person to perform certain specified acts on behalf of another person. STANTON, BARBARA Appoints: STANTON, MICHAEL STATE OF NEW YORK MORTGAGE AGENCY, Appoints: KEYBANK NA, TRUPIANO, JEAN Appoints: TRUPIANO, STEVEN WALWORTH, ZACKARIAH DAVID Appoints: WALWORTH, JESSICA MARIE BANE, SUSAN J Appoints: BANE, CHRISTOPHER J BANE, TODD B Appoints: BANE, CHRISTOPHER J CHRISTIANA ...
May 2 T-Mobile US Inc, the No.3 U.S. wireless carrier, said on Tuesday it plans to roll out fifth-generation network (5G) in the United States in 2019.
T-Mobile said it was targeting full nationwide 5G coverage by 2020.
New 5G networks are expected to provide speeds at least 10 times and up to maybe 100 times faster than today's 4G networks, with the potential to connect at least 100 billion devices with download speeds that can reach 10 gigabits per second.
Bigger rivals Verizon Communications Inc and AT&T Inc are already moving closer to adopting 5G technology.
While AT&T launched its 5G customer trial in December, Verizon plans to offer 5G network to certain customers in 11 U.S. cities in the first half of 2017. (Reporting by Supantha Mukherjee in Bengaluru; Editing by Saumyadeb Chakrabarty)
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David Letterman, one of the most famous people in America, is an enigma. Jason Zinoman's new book, Letterman: The Last Giant of Late Night, looks at the late night talk show host's long career and the impact it still has on broadcasting today.
The death Thursday of Aaron Glynn, 36, at Calipatria State Prison is the second in less than a month with known white supremacist connections.
Chicago celebrity couple Bill and Giuliana Rancic have listed their Chicago Gold Coast mansion for $6.8 million.Built in 1866, the 8,000-square-foot home at 105 East Bellevue Place was renovated down to the studs just over two years ago, according to the Baird & Warner real estate listing The home features five bedroom suites, including a master suite that spans the entire third floor and showcases a 15-foot cathedral ceiling, a spa-quality master bath and two-story bathroom/dressing room.Ideal for entertaining, the home boasts a chef's quality kitchen with slabs of Calcutta marble, multiple Subzero fridges and two full-height wine coolers and a media room with wood-paneled walls, a custom full bar and three large-screen televisions.The back deck - accessible from a wall of French doors off the main-floor family room - features an outdoor fireplace, kitchen and large-screen TV.The home also features an attached, two-car heated garage and a roof deck with stunning lake and city views.
The Office of the Treasurer of the City of Falls Church announced the winner of the annual Vehicle Decal Design Competition. “Historic Past – Promising Future” by Annika Britton, sophomore at George Mason High School, won first place in the second year of the competition. Britton’s design will be displayed on the windshields of more than 13,000 vehicles registered in the City of Falls Church beginning in November 2017. Her design will also become a part of the decal exhibit located at City Hall.
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March 19(Reuters) - Rakuten Inc
* Says it changes effective date for business transfer to May 11 from March 30
* Previous plan was announced on Dec. 7. 2017
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Easter messages: The General Superintendent of the Deeper Life Bible Church, Pastor William Kumuyi, has urged Christians to pray for peace, stability and development of the country. Kumuyi said this on Sunday at the end of a three-day national Easter Retreat at the Deeper Life Conference Centre, Km 42, along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, in Ibafo, Ogun entitled: "Conquering with the Crucified King.'
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It's six more weeks of winter after Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow.
A soothsaying New Jersey groundhog turned Groundhog Day predictions up a notch, forecasting not only the weather for the next six weeks but the Super Bowl winner.
Essex Ed, the resident groundhog at Essex County’s Turtle Back Zoo, did not see his shadow on Friday, predicting spring weather will arrive early this year.
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This puts Ed in agreement with the groundhog Staten Island Chuck, who also predicted an early spring, but at odds with the nation’s preeminent groundhog, Pennsylvania’s Punxsutawney Phil, who predicted six more weeks of winter.
Essex Ed also prophesized the winner of Sunday’s upcoming Super Bowl that pits the Philadelphia Eagles against the New England Patriots in Minneapolis.
Ed predicted that the New England Patriots will come out on top.
Here’s how to watch the Super Bowl, which kicks off on NBC at 6 p.m. ET.
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A woman was found in the ceiling panels of the Grayton Road Tavern on Monday night.
Surveillence footage shows her going into the bathroom, and later, a ceiling tile falling in the hallway. She was found above the KITCHEN!
Monday was a record-breaking 93-degrees outside, and the woman was reportedly up there for a few hours.
Reports also say the woman has a habit of hiding in bars and restaurants to steal things after hours.
If you didn't know, Grayton Road Tavern is home of the ever-popular Queen of Hearts game. The most recent winner walked away with 5.5-million dollars.
No word on whether or not she was going after the jackpot money.
The tavern's general manager said the game money is always stored off-site, and the board wasn't tampered with.
If it had been, or ever is, she said the game would stop and a new game board would be found.
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Minnesota Housing announced that $56.6 million is available to provide affordable mortgages to first-time homebuyers through a collaboration with Minnesota cities and counties, including $622,185.04 for Fillmore and Houston counties. Homebuyers can take advantage of these resources through the Minnesota Housing Start Up loan program, which offers fixed interest rates and down payment and closing cost loans up to $10,000 for eligible first-time homebuyers.
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When a woman was given a free apple on a flight from Paris to the United States, she kept it for later. However, it ended up being anything but free when customs found the apple in her bag on a random search, and then they fined her $500!
Bosses at KFC have reassured Lancashire's chicken fans that restaurants in the area should be operating as normal after recent supply chain problems.
Last weekend, several restaurants, mostly in the south west of England, closed on Saturday after telling customers they were experiencing “delivery issues”.
The closures sparked fears among finger, lickin' chicken lovers who were worried the company would face months of disruption.
But customers who have their hearts set on a "Zinger" burger, have been reassured that the issues were short-lived.
A spokesman for the company said: "All issues are now resolved so all restaurants in Lancashire area should be operating as usual."
The KFC at Preston Docks confirmed they had not experienced any recent supply-chain problems.
PYEONGCHANG, South Korea (AP) Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir, who already have helped Canada win gold in the figure skating team competition, head into the ice dance free skate at the Pyeongchang Olympics in first place. Gabriella Papadakis and Guillaume Cizeron are in second after overcoming a wardrobe malfunction in the short program Monday.
The three American teams are right behind them. American champions Madison Hubbell and Zachary Donohue are in third, siblings Maia and Alex Shibutani are in fourth, and Madison Chock and Evan Bates are in seventh.
Also Tuesday, there are qualifying games in men’s hockey, and the women kick off their first bobsled heats. Not yet clear is whether there will be any resolution to a Russian doping case involving a curler that could jeopardize the country’s chances of marching under its own flag in the closing ceremony.
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Former gymnastics coach charged with molestation
BELLE CHASSE, La. (AP) — A former gymnastics coach in Plaquemines Parish has been charged with molesting two juveniles.
The Plaquemines Parish Sheriff's Office posted in a news release that Arthur Bowlin of Marrero was arrested Tuesday night on eight counts of molestation of a juvenile and one count of first-degree rape.
The sheriff's office said the charges stem from incidents that allegedly occurred approximately between 2001 and 2006 involving while Bowlin was an assistant coach at Fliptastics Gymnastics in Belle Chasse.
The sheriff's office said it is an ongoing investigation and did not release additional information.
It was not immediately clear if Bowlin has an attorney.
A 33-year-old Antigonish County man was seriously injured in a crash near Mount Thom, N.S., on Highway 104 Monday evening.
RCMP say the man, who was driving a 1996 Chevrolet Corvette, was travelling eastbound on Highway 104 between exits 18 and 19 around 8:10 p.m. when he lost control and left the road.
The man was ejected from the car and was seriously injured, say police. An ambulance took him to hospital but he was later airlifted via LifeFlight to another hospital for further treatment.
RCMP Cpl. Dal Hutchinson said since the driver was thrown from the vehicle, it's likely he wasn't wearing a seatbelt.
Investigators are looking at whether speed was a contributing factor in the crash, said Hutchinson. Alcohol does not appear to have been a factor in the crash.
The road reopened to traffic around 11 a.m., about 15 hours after the crash.
The Prohibition era has almost totally ended at the Magic Kingdom.
Every sit-down restaurant in Orlando, Florida's original Disney World park is now serving alcohol. Walt Disney was very concerned about rowdies boozing it up at his park, but his views might have changed were he still with us at age 116.
Maybe he would order the $9.50 Beso del Sol Sangria at Cinderella’s Royal Table. Until a few days ago, that was one of three alcohol-free restaurants left at the Magic Kingdom. Then Disney announced The Plaza Restaurant, The Crystal Palace and Cinderella’s would start offering beer and wine.
When the Magic Kingdom opened in 1971, there was a strict no-alcohol policy. It remained that way until 2012, when the Be Our Guest restaurant opened. Four more Magic Kingdom restaurants started serving alcohol in 2016. Disney said it was responding to the requests of guests.
The winners have been announced in the 4th edition of the Red Bull Illume Image Quest photo competition. The contest invited photographers to submit images of the world of action and adventure sports in one of 10 categories, including Energy, Playground, Sequence, and Enhance (where digital manipulation is allowed). This year the competition received more than 34,500 entries by 5,646 photographers from 120 countries. Below are some of the winning images and finalists, accompanied by the stories behind the shots, in the words of the photographers themselves. The winning images are now part of a traveling exhibition for the next two years.
Wikipedia went down in at least three countries on Wednesday (July 4) in a protest at an upcoming European Parliament vote on a highly disputed law that could make online platforms legally liable for copyrighted material put on the web by users, ST reported.
In Spain, Italy and Poland, an explanatory, protest statement about the upcoming vote came up when the online encyclopeead of the usual web page on whatever celebrity, legal case or historical event users had searched for.
"The directive would threaten online freedom and would impose new filters, barriers and restrictions to access the web," Wikipedia Spain said in its statement.
"If the proposal was approved in its actual version, actions like sharing news on social networks or accessing news via a search engine would be more complicated on the Internet."
It added that Wikipedia would be "at risk" and asked users to phone their MEPs.
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Amazon can unlock and deliver packages to the following cars: Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac, or Volvo. Amazon
Amazon can now deliver packages directly inside customers' parked cars.
The new service is available starting Tuesday to all Prime members through Amazon's Key app, but it only works with certain types of cars.
To access the service, shoppers must have a 2015 model-year or newer Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac, or Volvo.
Shoppers must also have a connected service plan, such as On Call or OnStar, that allows for remote access to cars' controls. That's how Amazon delivery drivers will be able to unlock the cars to leave packages inside without the owner of the car present.
To find out if your car qualifies for the service, enter your vehicle's information on Amazon's website.
The service is currently available in 37 cities across the US. The company said it plans to eventually roll out the service to more cities and car models.
LAWRENCE, Kan. (KSNT) – Fire Department investigators are looking into what caused an early morning apartment fire.
It was reported around 5:15 a.m., at 800 New Hampshire Street, in downtown Lawrence. Fire Medical crews were called to a reported structure fire at the 5-story apartment complex, but were unable to find any flames.
They later found the fire coming from one apartment. The person inside was located and rescued. That person was treated on scene and taken to a local hospital. No other injuries were reported.
Division Chief, Justin Temple, said the fire alarm was activated to alert all residents. The sprinkler system in the apartment was also activated, helping to stop the fire from spreading. Temple said the fire was under control by 5:50 a.m.
Residents of the apartment were moved to a nearby complex, and have since been allowed to return to their homes.
At this time, it is not clear how much damage was done to the apartment.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Melania Trump and Brigitte Macron have ditched the White House for the nearby National Gallery of Art to see the works of Paul Cezanne.
Wearing white suits and high heels, the first ladies of the United States and France toured an exhibit of about 60 works by the French post-impressionist painter.
They paused near a portrait of Cézanne’s father reading a newspaper. Mary Morton, the musem’s curator of French paintings, explained that Cezanne had a difficult relationship with his father, who was a banker.
The two first ladies then strolled through the building’s Rotunda and past a statue of Mercury.
It was the second day of French President Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron’s visit to Washington. Later Tuesday, the Trumps are hosting the couple at the administration’s first state dinner.
PAGE, Ariz. (AP) — Authorities have released the name of an Arizona woman who fell off a cliff into Lake Powell May 20 and later died at a hospital in Page.
National Park Service rangers and Page police responded to the Chains area of the lake after receiving a 911 call.
They say 36-year-old Malesta Littleman of Lechee, Arizona was pulled out of the water by boaters and she was taken to the Wahweap dock before being flown by helicopter to Page Hospital, where she died in the emergency room.
Authorities say Littleman’s body has been transported to the Coconino County Medical Examiner’s Office in Flagstaff for an autopsy.
The circumstances surrounding her death remain under investigation by Page police and the National Park Service.
The man who drove his car into a restaurant near Paris on Monday evening reportedly told police he wanted to kill himself and had weapons in the car.
However, the incident is not being treated as a terror attack for the time being, according to RTL radio.
Funny man Ralphie May has died at age 45.
“We are heartbroken to announce the untimely death of our friend, Ralphie May,” his rep confirmed to Page Six on Friday. “Earlier this morning at a private residence in Las Vegas his body was discovered, cause of death is cardiac arrest.”
We’re told May had been battling pneumonia and cancelled “a handful” of upcoming gigs to recover.
May, who rose to fame after his 2003 “Last Comic Standing” win, was also seen on Comedy Central and Netflix along with his residency at Harrah’s Las Vegas.
He is survived by his estranged wife Lahna Turner and children April and August.
May’s fellow comedians took to social media to express their condolences.
“So sad to hear about Ralphie.” tweeted Jim Gaffigan. “Sweet guy. He loved doing stand up and loved comedians”
And Larry the Cable Guy wrote, “Oh man fellow comedian and friend Ralphie May just died. So crazy. RIP Ralphie. You my friend were one of the nicest and kindest out there.”
Comedian Tiffany Haddish went off on a TMZ papparrazi camera guy for watching her and her friends stuggle with luggage at LAX.
Haddish took to IG to detail a story of landing in Los Angles, only to find a camera guy waiting to ask her questions, without offering to help with her suitcases.
During the rant, the 38-year-old revealed she would’ve answered his questions and even finally revealed who bit Beyonce, if he had only lended a hand.
TMZ released this statement on the matter:
“Truth is … our camera guy was just doing his job — which doesn’t include loading luggage — but there’s always room to lend a helping hand.”
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A 5-month-old baby is safe after his mother surrendered to authorities at the Indianapolis City-County Building, according to that city's NBC affiliate, WTHR-TV . Parker Williams was abducted by his mother, 37-year-old Regina Williams, February 8 from Indianapolis and brought to Louisville, according to Indianapolis police.
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Members-only warehouse retail is big business. Walmart — and by extension, Sam's Club — tops the 2017 National Retail Federation's Top 250 Global Retailers ranking, and Costco comes in a solid second.
Sure, most shoppers come for the good bulk and warehouse deals on just about any item under the sun from toilet paper to Toshiba laptops.
But any true warehouse shopper knows the hidden gem of these stores is the food court. They're dirt cheap with little fuss, and lo and behold, the food is... good. Both Costco and Sam's Club have extremely similar food courts with standard quick American fast-food fare. But while they may be the same on paper, the difference is easy to taste.
Perhaps the most well-known menu item at Costco is the humble hot dog — people rave about it to no end, and the chain sells over 100 million dogs a year. While we've established that it's worth the hype, we were curious to see if Sam's Club's hot dog could have what it takes to unseat the popular favorite.
With first-time nominations come major, red-carpet moments.
And you can bet Margot Robbie will not disappoint.
The actress, lauded for her turn as Tonya Harding in I, Tonya, will be one to watch this award season. The Australian actress never ceases to surprise—she'll show up to one red carpet in a Victorian-esque, high-neck floral gown and then to another in an ensemble that masterfully mixes both leather and embellishments. So far, she does not seem to favor one designer over another, which makes her so fun to follow. She can wear anything!
Earlier today, Robbie earned a Golden Globe nomination, going up against Judi Dench, Helen Mirren, Saiorse Ronan and Emma Stone.
SINGAPORE - Noble Group has completed the sale of MR Coal Marketing and Trading, a unit dealing in coal sales, for a cash consideration of US$34.5 million to an unnamed buyer.
The sale, made by a Noble unit (Noble Americas Emerald Corp), was undertaken after the buyer had exercised a call option, which was granted by Noble in 2015 in connection with Noble's initial acquisition of MR Coal in the same year.
"The grant of the call option which is not exercisable at the discretion of the group did not amount to a disclosable transaction for the purposes of Chapter 10 of the listing manual of the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited at the time of grant of the option," Noble said.
At the time of the sale, the book value and net tangible asset value of MR Coal, which is based in the United States, was around US$35.6 million.
Three people from Overland Park and Olathe have died in a fatal boat crash at the Lake of the Ozarks and the driver has been arrested for being intoxicated.
It’s good to be a major champion.
Justin Leonard is another reminder of that, as the 1997 Open Championship winner recently put his Aspen, Colo., home on the market … for $15.9 million.
Yep.
Leonard bought the place for $9 million in 2015. Just three years later, he looks good to make a tidy profit if his home can sell at the price he wants (or near it).
What would you get for $15.9 million? It’s a 5,000-square-foot abode that was built on an elevated corner lot in 1994 and has been remodeled.
Here are photos of Leonard’s Aspen home, all courtesy of realtor.com:
SOUTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) - Police are searching for two men caught on surveillance video stealing a car from a Southwest Miami-Dade home.
According to the homeowner, she and her husband woke up Friday morning to find their car gone.
After checking their surveillance cameras, they saw two people pushing the car off their driveway near Bird Road and Southwest 87th Avenue.
If you have any information on this crime, call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a $1,000 reward.
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Lupita Nyong’o posed in a cute bomber jacket reppin’ Nakita from Wakanda.
She wore a custom ‘Nakia’ jacket by high-end streetwear brand, Fear of God. Ahhh! Can they make this into production? The beauty was noticeably absent from the Avengers: Infinity Wars premiere, so this photo might have been subtly showing some love as she hashtagged #AvengersInfinityWar.
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She paired the look with black shades, and continued to play with the hashtag, ending the post with #NakiaWasAbroad.
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Kamron Laboratories Limited (Company) has informed BSE that the Board of Directors of the Company has appointed Mr. Sohan K. Laskari as Chief Financial Officer of the Company w.e.f. 17th April, 2017. The Board of Directors has also taken note of resignation of Mr. Harshadkumar M. Nasit as Chief Financial Officer of the Company.Source : BSE
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The 32-year-old Fahad al-Mirdasi refereed games at the Rio Olympics in 2016 and the 2017 Confederations Cup and had been set to oversee World Cup games in Russia.
"Mr. Fahad al-Mirdasi is withdrawn with immediate effect," a FIFA statement said.
As referees at the 2018 World Cup were selected in teams of three, Mirdasi's two assistants Mohammed al-Abakry and Abdulah al-Shalwai are also deselected, the FIFA Referees Committee said.
Two weeks ago Mirdasi was given a lifetime ban in Saudi Arabia after admitting soliciting a bribe from a Saudi club, according to the Saudi Football Federation.
Mirdasi had been scheduled to oversee Saudi's King's Cup final earlier this month but was suddenly replaced a few hours before kick-off.
Police lights on the top of a police car, Monday, August 29, 2016.
EMERGENCY services yesterday responded to a report of a male person wrapped in a sheet, lying in a wheelbarrow, being pushed down a North Rockhampton street by four men.
A concerned witness called the incident in saying the wheelbarrow had been reportedly parked behind a tree in Geaney St, Norman Gardens.
It's believed a party was going on in the street.
Attending police said the male in the wheelbarrow was very drunk but was conscious and breathing.
The situation was assessed and it determined the wheelbarrow passenger was a victim of a "really big” News Years Day celebration, but was otherwise fine.
Condemning hate isn’t enough. That’s the bare minimum. We also need solidarity. Compassion. Calling out. Standing with. Fighting for. Ground level work. Sleeves up. In the dirt. There’s the difficult brutal unpopular risk of getting on the right side of history. In the home. Out there. Over fences, across oceans. Side by side when it isn’t pretty, when no one’s looking, when everyone is, when the wounded lean heavily on our shoulders, when no one cares. That’s the stuff that changes where we’re going.
— J.S.
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Parliament of the federal republic of Somalia will today have one of their usual sessions and a top agenda of today's sitting will be the budget for 2018. Members of the parliament are expected to have a lengthy debate about the agenda which has a bigger size than the one of the current year.
For the first time, a budget for building Arts and Literature Academy centre was included in the government's budget. This is a good sign that the government is trying its best to promote a sector that has long been neglected.
There are several talented artists who couldn't pursue their dreams due to lack of facilities and at the end resort to joining other unfulfilling sectors just to make a living and the establishment of the said academy will be a good news to them.
Backes scored a goal on his only shot on net and recorded a minor penalty and four hits over 15:16 of ice time during Monday's Game 3 loss to Ottawa.
The playoff veteran also picked up an assist in Game 2, so he's provided valuable secondary scoring for Boston. Backes is locked into a top-six role and is receiving power-play time with the No. 2 unit, but he shouldn't be confused with a go-to scorer at this stage of his career, and especially after he posted his worst offensive season since the 2007-08 campaign.
The St. Vincent De Paul Society hosted their 35th Annual Easter Feast at Sacred Heart Cathedral on Sunday night.
There was no shortage of mouths to feed according to Organizer Bernie Goold.
“We served over 600 people who attended but we served over 800 meals with some getting a portion which we were very glad we had enough food to be able to do that.”
Goold adds there was plenty of food to go around. “It was about 250 pounds of ham and 250 pounds of scalloped potatoes and then we had mixed vegetables and a variety of pies for dessert.”
A strong volunteer base helped lead the charge and made the dinner top notch.
“We had about 46 to 48 volunteers who worked very hard from about 10 o’clock to 2 o’clock and left the hall in perfect condition so no one would have ever known it was theirs at that time.”
Goold would like to thank the continued support from the public that helped make this a success.
Pressure is continuing on the Government after a man in his 50s died this week while sleeping rough in Dublin.
He was discovered dead on Ryder's Row off Parnell Street yesterday. It was the first death of a rough sleeper in 2018.
Labour Representative for Dublin Central Joe Costello (pictured) described his death as "sad and tragic".
He added it was clear that homeless services are failing.
"It's just one month into the new year and we've had our first death on the streets," he said.
"It really raises the question once again about the number of homeless people sleeping rough, and that homelessness has increased by 100% in the last two years."
Mr Costello added that the fact the man had been in contact with homeless services up to 2011 begged the question: "What happened then?"
After a very successful first year, registration is again underway for a Dam Color Run to be held Saturday, July ...
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DALLAS – Dallas County Community College District (DCCCD) will soon offer a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education.
Governor Gregg Abbott signed a bill Monday that related to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
DCCCD has been pushing for early childhood education for community colleges to offer bachelor’s degrees as part of an effort to fix the shortage of teachers in Dallas County.
Bachelor’s degrees in nursing, applied science and applied technology will also be offered.
The bill, SB 2118, is effective immediately but will take a three to four year accreditation process.
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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (AP) — Televangelist Pat Robertson is recovering after suffering an embolic stroke.
In an online news release, The Christian Broadcasting Network, which Robertson founded, says he was rushed to the nearest stroke center Friday after a family member recognized the onset of symptoms.
The release says that within minutes of receiving clot-busting drugs, Robertson was awake, responsive and able to move all his limbs.
The Virginia-based network says 87-year-old Robertson is alert and expected to make a full recovery.
In addition to founding The Christian Broadcasting Network, Robertson hosts its flagship show "The 700 Club."
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Gas City, Indiana………Persistent showers throughout the day have rained out Wednesday’s USAC P1 Insurance National Midget “Indiana Midget Week” event at Gas City I-69 Speedway. Track officials and USAC are working on finding a makeup date.
The 14th annual edition of “Indiana Midget Week” continues Thursday, May 31 at Lincoln Park Speedway in Putnamville, then heads to Bloomington Speedway on Friday, June 1, Lawrenceburg Speedway on Saturday, June 2 and Kokomo Speedway on Sunday, June 3.
U.S. stocks are falling Wednesday as energy companies tumble along with oil prices. After a weak retail sales report, investors are looking for safety and buying government bonds and high-dividend stocks.
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British rapper, singer, and songwriter Stefflon Don joined Big Regg for some STR8T TALK. Stefflon Don explained how she linked up with Jeremih for his track “London,” where her name came from, and how she was inspired by female rappers like Foxy Brown and Lil Kim.
“I used to look out for Lil Kim’s verse, or Foxy’s verse. They used to always make the track better,” said Stefflon. “A lot of people listen out for their verse, like, let’s see what she was gonna bring. They always brought it, they always killed the guys, they would say some stuff that you’d remember, and I remember thinking I wanna be like that.”
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What is Going on in Ward 1?
Jefferson City Council Members Jim Branch and Rick Prather appeared on KWOS Open Air to talk about issues involving Ward 1 and the entire city.
About Memory Cafe Winterbourne
The Dementia Cafe provides information about living with dementia and other services available locally in an informal and comfortable environment. A Dementia Cafe is also a place to relax, socialise and meet other people with dementia and their carers.
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Vehicle access to the roads within Kutupalong Camp remains restricted to vehicles less than 3 mt trucks (net weight) over the past week, in an effort to maintain humanitarian access and transport of relief items within the camp, while allowing for ongoing repair and construction on road infrastructure.
During the week of 24-30 June, 210 mm of rain was reported (ISCG, 2018). A total of 842 Rohingya in the camps throughout Cox’s Bazar district were reportedly affected by weather related incidents: 404 people were affected by landslides, 400 people were affected by windstorms, 7 people were affected by floods and 31 people were affected by water-logging (NPM, June 2018).
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — The Football Association has started to gather evidence following reports of an incident involving the players and coaching staff of Manchester United and Manchester City near the dressing rooms after the derby match.
The FA has sought observations from both clubs and could also request CCTV footage of the incident, which took place immediately after City’s 2-1 win at Old Trafford in the Premier League on Sunday.
A person with knowledge of the situation says about 15 people were involved in a melee around the doorway to the visitors’ dressing room, and that City’s assistant coach, Mikel Arteta, sustained a cut on his forehead.
The person spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to publicly discuss dressing-room incidents.
RACINE -- Carl spent the morning at the Racine Zoo checking out their new cockatoo exhibit and Tea with the Turs.
About the Racine Zoo (website)
The Racine Zoo, located in Racine, Wisconsin, was established in March 1923 by Jacob Stoffel, Jr. That winter, the Racine Zoological Society was formed to work with the park board and to increase interest in the Zoo.
The Zoo’s first animals were donated by Stoffel himself. After that, many organizations throughout Racine donated animals such as badgers, foxes, and mountain goats to add to the collection. In 1925, monkeys were added, the first species native to areas outside the United States.
PHENIX CITY, AL (WTVM) – Vectorply in Phenix City hosted a grand opening for their Advanced Composite Reinforcement Center.
The company is a supplier of high-performance carbon fabrics.
The new facility features 38,000 square feet of manufacturing space and a fully equipped materials lab.
At the beginning of 2017, Vectorply employed 129 team members. Due to the addition of the new facility, the organization currently has 152 team members.
In the coming years, Vectorply plans to add 50 more employees to maintain production requirements in a growing market.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Police say they have taken one person into custody Monday morning for questioning after they noticed he was running from the scene of a house fire.
Police say the fire happened at a home near Independence and Colorado.
According to police, the home was boarded up. A homeless man may have been living inside.
Neighbors tell FOX 4 no one has officially lived in the home for at least a year.
Police say there have been a number of fires in the area recently.
Bomb and arson crews were on the scene investigating. They say this is a suspicious fire investigation.
ATHENS, March 19 (Reuters) - Greece’s National Bank (NBG) said on Monday it is considering other options on its Romanian subsidiary Banca Romaneasca after Romania’s central bank rejected a deal to sell the unit to Hungary’s OTP Bank .
NBG had agreed in July last year to sell 99.28 percent of Banca Romaneasca to OTP Bank Romania, a unit of OTP Bank, as part of an EU-approved restructuring plan.
The sale, subject to approval by regulatory authorities, was expected to close later this year and boost OTP’s Romanian market share to about 4 percent.
But last week Romania’s central bank rejected OTP Bank’s acquisition of Banca Romaneasca, without elaborating.
“NBG is considering various strategic options in relation to its operations in Romania and in line with its restructuring plan,” the Greek lender said.
Credit Suisse International is NBG’s exclusive financial advisor on the sale. (Reporting by George Georgiopoulos, editing by Louise Heavens)
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What to expect this week: High pressure drifts across the southern Great Lakes. This system will keep us dry and partly to mostly sunny for several days. We managed to hit 80 degrees Sunday afternoon, and it’s the start of several 80-degree days! Monday, expect temperatures in the low-80s, and by midweek, mid-80s!
Complete forecast, HERE.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - L & A International Holdings Ltd
* ‍L & A solutions entered into loan agreement with borrower​
* Pursuant to agreement, L & A Solutions agreed to grant to borrower loan of hk$20 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
CHICAGO — Four Greenpeace activists accused of unfurling a banner from Trump Tower in Chicago last month to protest the president's stance on global warming have pleaded not guilty to felony charges.
The Cook County State's Attorney's office says the four entered the pleas Friday to two counts each of felony criminal damage to property.
The massive banner was emblazoned with the environmental group's name and the words "resist" and "defend." The word "defend" covered a picture of the Earth.
Greenpeace USA has called the charges "grossly inflated" and an attempt "to chill lawful protest." The protest took place on July 7.
Eighteen patients were waiting on beds at Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) this morning, according to figures released from the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO).
Six people were waiting on trolleys while twelve were waiting on wards.
No patients were waiting on beds at Sligo University Hospital (SUH) this morning.
University Hospital Limerick (UHL) is the most overcrowded today with 29 patients waiting on beds.
Nationally, 185 people were on trolleys throughout the country while 110 were waiting on wards.
Friday, Mar 16 - May 14, 2018
Anne Loucks Gallery is pleased to announce the opening of an exhibition of 30 recent paintings
by Nebraska artist Stephen Dinsmore.
We are pleased to announce the opening of our new exhibition of thirty paintings by Stephen Dinsmore.
The show includes some exceptional examples of his landscape, figurative and still life compositions and will be on view through May 14th.
Stephen Dinsmore is well known for his abstract landscape paintings, as well as his still life and figurative compositions that suggest influences of Matisse, Bonnard, and Diebenkorn. His highly expressive paintings evoke his love of color, light, nature, and as he states, “things for which I have a great fondness.” With a loose gestural style, and lively brushwork, his paintings strike a compelling balance between realism and abstraction.
Another correctional officer was assaulted Monday, and this time, it was at the Baylor Women’s Facility. Medical assistance was called just after 6 a.m. yesterday because an inmate with a violent behavior history was hitting her head against a wall. When backup was called to control the inmate, the inmate tried to physically get past the officers and out of her cell. Officers had to use pepper spray to control her. She was sprayed two more times as she grabbed at officers and wouldn’t let go. Officers were finally able to get her back in her cell without sustaining any injuries. This is the second assault in less than one week.
Water levels reaching the point that some marinas may have to raise their docks, just a few years after spending to dredge due to low water levels Great Lakes levels rising; Lake Ontario up nearly 3 feet from last year Water levels reaching the point that some marinas may have to raise their docks, just a few years after spending to dredge due to low water levels Check out this story on thetimesherald.com: http://on.freep.com/2sVxdQG In "The Death and Life of the Great Lakes," journalist Dan Egan describes how the Great Lakes' natural history gave way to an unnatural one. The State of Michigan as seen from space on March 22, 2017.
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Bond was set Friday for two men charged in a Lincoln homicide. Dominic Aguirre and Paul Clark learned they they both are charged with second degree murder for the death of 35 year old Phillip Madlock. His family reported Madlock missing in July of 2017.
Aguirre and Clark were already in jail, on unrelated drug charges, when they learned of the murder charges. Lincoln Police Chief Jeff Bliemeister said earlier this week the two were charged after an investigation that gathered evidence from vehicles and buildings in Cass and Saunders counties in addition to Lincoln and Lancaster County. He said it’s believed that Madlock was killed in Lincoln, over a drug debt, and taken to another county. Bliemeister has not yet revealed whether the body has been located.
Bond for Aguirre and Clark was set at $1.5 Million. They’re scheduled to appear in court again on Monday.
Valentine’s Day is an occasion which no celebrity would like to miss. Each celeb made sure to celebrate the day in style!
While Karan Johar partied hard with B-Town actors and filmmakers, Varun Dhawan was snapped by shutterbugs while secretly leaving a Bandra restaurant with his rumoured girlfriend Natasha Dalal.
We spotted more two celeb couples who went on Valentine’s special dinner together!
On Tuesday evening, Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna were snapped while leaving a restaurant and getting into their car. They were followed by another star couple, Bobby Deol and Tanya Deol.
Their friendship dates back to 1995 when Bobby Deol and Twinkle Khanna made their Bollywood debut together with Rajkumar Santoshi’s Barsaat.
April 5 Genie Energy Ltd-
* Genie Energy Ltd expands loan facility
* Genie Energy Ltd says its genie retail energy division has secured $20.0 million revolving loan facility with vantage commodities financial services, llc
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Authorities say a New Jersey woman tried to poison her grandmother with liquid anti-freeze.
Morris County prosecutors say Elise Conroy was arrested Saturday on an attempted murder charge. A possible motive has not be disclosed.
Authorities say the 26-year-old Roxbury Township lives with her 84-year-old grandmother.
Conroy allegedly bought the anti-freeze in July with the purpose of poisoning the older woman. Prosecutors say Conroy eventually poured it into some juice and gave the juice to her grandmother.
Authorities have not said whether Conroy's grandmother was harmed by the alleged poisoning attempt.
Conroy was being held pending a detention hearing, which has not yet been scheduled. It wasn't known Saturday if she has retained an attorney.
Keith Robert Vallejo leaves the courtroom, in Provo, Utah, on March 30. The former Mormon bishop has been convicted of 11 sexual assault charges. Last month, Judge Thomas Low allowed a former Mormon bishop who was just convicted of nearly a dozen sexual assault charges to go home while he waited to be sentenced.
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The DSPCA is reminding people of the dangers the hot weather can cause to animals and says owners should never leave pets in cars or without access to water.
@agriculture_ie reminds all animal owners to ensure their animals have adequate water supplies during the hot spell. Dedicated helpline to report incidents of Animal Cruelty @ Call Save: 0761 064408 or 01 6072379, or email animalwelfare@agriculture.gov.ie. pic.twitter.com/7h8PfitizZ — Dept Agriculture IRL (@agriculture_ie) June 26, 2018
The charity says it is horrified to find people are still leaving pets unattended during this weather.
The DSPCA received over thirty calls about horses tied up with no access to shade or water, on one day alone last week and has received numerous reports about dogs being left in parked cars for long periods of time.
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Transit buses headed to the Port Authority Bus Terminal are diverting to other locations following an explosion in New York City.
NJ Transit says buses are taking passengers to Secaucus and Hoboken. From there, they can take trains or PATH into the city.
Trains, PATH, light rail and ferries are honoring bus tickets into New York.
The explosion happened around 7:30 a.m. Monday. Details were still developing.
Passengers were evacuated as a precaution from the subway line where the explosion happened, near 40th Street and Eighth Avenue.
A person was arrested and has non-life-threatening injuries.
Children will be given the chance to meet Tricksy the animatronic dinosaur on December 16, noon to 6pm and from December 18 to 21, 4pm to 6pm, when he joins Santa in his grotto at the Player’s Lounge in Ecclesfield.
Tickets are £8, available from Chantelle Synner, by calling 07714589461 or from her shop, Celebrate and Create, Ecclesfield. Running concurrently will be table top sales, £10 per table. All proceeds to Bluebell Wood Hospice.
Stephen “Steve” Gleason, 61, of Charles City, passed away peacefully June 14, 2017 at home.
A funeral Mass for Steve Gleason will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 17, 2017 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charles City with Monsignor John Hemann celebrating the Mass. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery in Charles City.
Visitation will be at Hauser Funeral Home from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday, June 16, 2017 with a Scripture Service beginning at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the funeral Mass at the church on Saturday.
Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, in Charles City, is in charge of local arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com.
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Tags: well, enjoy!, over and over, I can remember three times, since I started this blog, that I've knowingly reblogged the same post, I mean without any additional content, just straight up here's the same post you already saw, b/c I don't want to repeat myself, and if you follow me you should feel secure, that I'm not gonna just inflict the same stuff on you, not the EXACT same stuff, and since I never reblog anything I don't Like, I can always tell, it has a heart = no reblog allowed, but once in a great while, a post has Special Significance, some sort of Iconic Meaning for Me, so I knowingly break the rule, this is the fourth time.
GLENDALE, AZ - Arizona twins are going to have a unique story to tell for the rest of their lives after they were born in different years.
Holly and Brandon Shay weren’t expecting their boys to arrive for another few weeks, however, they were shocked when Banner Hospital in Glendale admitted them on New Year’s Eve.
After six exhausting hours of labor, their first son, Sawyer, was born at 11:51 p.m.
“I wanted to make sure he was OK, and they had to keep reminding me that I had to push," Holly said.
Just one minute after midnight on January 1, 2017, their second baby, Everett, was born.
The boys who previously shared nine months in the same space won’t be sharing a birthday -- or even their birth year.
“I think Sawyer might give his brother a hard time,” Brandon said. “I think it’s mostly going to be Sawyer teasing Everett over him being the eldest.”
While attending the 2017 WonderCon in Anaheim, Norman Chan of Tested caught up with robot builders Mike Senna and Michael McMaster to take a look at their fantastic Star Wars Mouse Droid builds that feature handmade parts, 3D printed parts, zippy little motors, and parts from remote-controlled vehicles.
We’ve covered amazing fan builds of R2-D2 and BB-8, but Star Wars astromech builders have also perfected building their own replicas of the adorable Mouse Droid. We catch up with Mike Senna and Michael McMaster to look under the hood of their Mouse Droid builds, including speedy motors and off-the-shelf RC parts!
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Thanks for a great 2017 Mummers Parade, Duffy String Band! Please enjoy these photos and videos from this year's parade and our archive of your past performances. Tune-A-Fish was a great theme.
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Teen fashion chain rue21 announced over the weekend it would close 400 of its stores, including one at Valle Vista Mall.
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CLE ELUM, Wash. — Authorities say a 12-year-old girl who was accidentally shot while target shooting north of Cle Elum has died.
The Yakima Herald-Republic reports Sydney Darnell was taken off life support on Monday.
The Kittitas County Sheriff’s Office says Darnell placed a loaded rifle on a railing on Sunday when she went to check her target and was struck in the head by a bullet when the gun went off.
The sheriff’s office says preliminary investigation shows the girl’s mother’s boyfriend Sean Frick noticed the rifle was loaded with the hammer pulled back and the gun went off when he tried to release the hammer.
The sheriff’s office says after the girl was shot, her mother, Kiara Darnell, called 911 while Frick performed CPR.
She was flown to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle.
Girls golf: Palatine edges Lake Forest
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Palatine senior Jenny Myslinski earned the medalist honors by shooting a 38 at Palatine Hills on Monday as the Pirates won the nonconference dual meet over visiting Lake Forest 181-184.
Producing the other scores for the hosts were Olivia Radtke (45), Lauren Kim (49) and Ariel Blanchard (49).
Hersey drops two: Glenbrook South (155) won the tri-meet over Deerfield (171) and Hersey (195) at the Arlington Lakes Golf Club (par 34).
Claire Rogowski led the host Huskies with a 44, followed by Krista Thuer (49), McKenna Clapper (49), Mara Slosar (53) and Renae Curtis (53).
Hanna Tanaka of Glenbrook South recorded medalist honors with a 33.
Stevenson d. Buffalo Grove: Jasmine Yi (35), Riley Donahue (45), Alisa Patel (47) and Claire McLoone (52) led the host Bison in a 179-171 loss on the par-37 layout of the Buffalo Grove Golf Club.
March 31 Legg Mason Inc
* Legg Mason Inc - entered into a third amendment to company's unsecured credit agreement, dated as of December 29, 2015 - SEC filing
* Legg Mason - third amendment reduces aggregate amount of lenders' commitment to make loans to company under credit agreement from $1 billion to $500 million
* Legg Mason - will take non-cash charge of $1.5 million for unamortized financing costs from reduction in lenders' commitment to make loans available to co Source text: (bit.ly/2oj4rKn) Further company coverage:
CLEVELAND — Here we go…. again.
As the Cavs get ready to take on the Warriors in the NBA Finals, a new hype video from the Cavaliers will give you all the feels (especially Chapter 2).
The Cavs/Warriors 4-peat is the first time in the NBA, NFL, MLB or NHL that the championship round will match the same teams in four consecutive years.
The Warriors won in 2015, the Cavs in 2016, and the Warriors in 2017.
Game 1 is Thursday night in Oakland.
**Continuing coverage**
It is commonly known that traffic police will go all out to ensure public safety during the festive season.
It is also noteworthy to indicate that when drivers embark on their journeys, they keep a large amount of cash at their disposal in order to bribe traffic officers.
Drone video shows extent of damage from Grandview fire and explosion A video from a drone shot by the Grandview Public Works Department showed the extent of the damage left by a fire and several explosions that leveled a lawn mower repair business. The video showed an aerial view of heavy construction equipment mov City of Grandview Monty Davis ×
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A rollover accident at Baila Dip sent two to the hospital.
The Washington State Patrol tells KXRO that on Sunday night just after 7:30pm a 76 year old Aberdeen woman was heading east on SR 12 at Baila Dip in a 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser when she hit the Jersey Barrier and rolled.
The Aberdeen Fire Department says they were sent to the accident and that someone was possibly trapped inside the car.
When they arrived they found the car on its passenger side with the woman still in it.
With help from Fire District #2 they were able to stabilize the car and get the woman out in just over 10 minutes.
The woman and a 30 year old Aberdeen man that was her passenger were sent to Grays Harbor Community Hospital for their injuries.
Eastbound SR12 was blocked for about an hour.
During the summertime, hit-and-miss showers and storms bubble up during the heating of the day and dump torrential rain over the land that is lucky enough to receive it. Often, these isolated storms are surrounded by areas of blue skies and sunshine, which means that different portions of the rainstorm are featured.
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AKRON >> An Ohio man has pleaded guilty in the stabbing death of his 76-year-old mother who was suffering from Alzheimer’s disease.
Michael Gleisinger pleaded guilty in an Akron courtroom on Tuesday to involuntary manslaughter and failing to care for someone who’s impaired.
Police say the 49-year-old stabbed his mother at their Akron home a year ago.
Prosecutors say Gleisinger was his mother’s full-time caregiver and has suffered from mental health issues for much of his life.
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Gleisinger had been at a mental health facility since a ruling last year that he was incompetent for trial but that he was “restorable” with treatment.
Doctors said a few weeks ago that he was now competent to stand trial.
His attorney declined to comment after the hearing Tuesday.
Prince Charles has a new grandchild, but he's not sure how he's going to keep up with all the little ones.
After Prince William and Kate Middleton welcomed their third child on Monday, the 69-year-old Prince of Wales released a statement about the new baby's arrival.
"We are both so pleased at the news," the royal stated on Tuesday, citing his wife Duchess Camilla. "It is a great joy to have another grandchild, the only trouble is I don't know how I am going to keep up with them."
Charles' enthusiasm shouldn't come as a surprise. After Kate give birth to the baby boy at St. Mary's Hospital in London, Kensington Palace tweeted that the royal family had been notified of the birth and were "delighted" by the news.
"The Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Prince of Wales, The Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Harry and members of both families have been informed and are delighted with the news," the Palace tweeted.
By Tyrone Hodge "Something's happening here, what it is not exactly clear." ~ Stephen Stills In Shakespeare's Julius Caesar, Act III Scene 1, we see several Roman senators plotting Caesar's assassination, out of fear that he has grown too powerful and was fast becoming a king.
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Police are currently at the scene of a two vehicle crash on the A183 in Sunderland.
The incident took place on the A183 eastbound before to A19 roundabout towards Penshaw.
Northumbria Police has reported that two lanes are blocked at this time.
A spokeswoman for Northumbria Police said: "We were called at 4.30pm about a collision on the A183 eastbound just before the roundabout with the A19 near Penshaw.
"Two lanes are currently closed, one lane remains open.
"Appears two vehicles are involved, no details of any injuries at this stage."
On Twitter the force said: "Please be patient as we try to clear as quickly as possible.
"There may be delays in the area."
The Longboat Key Turtle Watch is already recognizing the potential next watch generation. Three students from Anna Maria Island were awarded camp scholarships to Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium summer camps this year. Harrison Schenerlein, Gregory Jordan and Hayden Dolan have shown an interest in the environment and are good citizens at their school, which is why they received the scholarships. The Longboat Key Turtle Watch has been awarding camp scholarships for 10 years.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Post is reporting that Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election is now examining whether President Donald Trump tried to obstruct justice.
Accusations of obstruction arose when last month when Trump fired FBI Director James Comey. Comey testified in a Senate hearing last week that he believed he was fired “because of the Russia investigation.”
Comey also testified he had told Trump he was not under investigation.
Mark Corallo, a spokesman for Trump’s personal lawyer, responded Wednesday evening to the Post report by saying, “The FBI leak of information regarding the president is outrageous, inexcusable and illegal.”
The Post report cites anonymous sources who were briefed on requests made by investigators. It was not known whether the FBI was the source of the information.
March 28 Indiabulls Ventures Ltd:
* Approved preferential offer and issue of up to 33.8 million convertible warrants to Inuus Properties and Inuus Developers
* Warrants are convertible into equivalent number of equity shares of INR 2 each at an exercise price of INR 43.75 per share
* Total equity investments by the two investors would aggregate upto 1.48 billion rupees in co, post conversion of warrants Source text: bit.ly/2o1GfMu Further company coverage:
A total of 419 Britons applied for Maltese nationality between January and July this year, a consider leap over the 392 for the whole of 2016.
Prime Minister Joseph Muscat said in reply to a Parliamentary Question that although applicants were not asked why they were considering the change, the upsurge had coincided with the Brexit vote last year.
2013: 203
2014: 152
2015: 198
2016: 392
2017: 492 (January to July)
Hunslet away is our next pre season game. Expecting the team to be full of youngsters as always for this one but would think that majority of them will have a squad number for 2017.
Golding
Walker Sutcliffe Keinhorst Handley
Sutcliffe Aston
Mullally Lilley Baldwinson
Jordan-Roberts Walters
Smith
Oledzki Hallas Ormondroyd Whiteley
Arsenal ran riot against Everton at the Emirates with Ramsey scoring a hat-trick.
The Gunners were also treated to a debut goal by Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who marked the occasion with a deft chip over Jordan Pickford.
Mkhitaryan enjoyed his best game for the club as well, following his move from Manchester United last month.
And Ramsey praised his Arsenal team-mates after the game and admitted it was key they bounced back following their 3-1 defeat to Swansea in midweek.
"It was a great response, we needed that after the game at Swansea. We were at it from the off," he said.
Qatar Airways will introduce a direct route from Malta in the first quarter of 2019.
Qatar Airways and Air Malta also signed an agreement for pilot training, through which the local airlines will train 20 cadet pilots employed with Qatar Airways.
The cadets will build up their hours on the Air Malta route network flying Airbus A320s with experienced Maltese training captains. Upon return to Qatar, the cadets will continue their training with the intention of being promoted to First Officers with Qatar Airways.
Qatar Airways Group chief executive officer Akbar Al Baker said following a meeting with Tourism Minister Konrad Mizzi that the direct route would link Malta with more than 150 destinations.
Minister Konrad Mizzi was accompanied by Air Malta chairman Charles Mangion and Malta International Airport CEO Alan Borg.
Friday actress Demetria McKinney talked to The Light 103.9 about playing the late Whitney Houston in the TV One original picture “Bobbi Kristina” which airs Sunday October 8, 2017. During the interview McKinney showcased her singing talent with a little bit of “I’m Every Women” a classic by Whitney Houston. Listen to the interview in the link below.
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May 3 Laredo Petroleum Inc:
* Laredo Petroleum announces 2017 first-quarter financial and operating results
* Says qtrly produced 52,405 barrels of oil equivalent per day, an increase of approximately 13% from Q1 of 2016
* Q1 earnings per share $0.28
* Q1 adjusted non-GAAP earnings per share $0.10
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.11 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Says in Q2 of 2017, company expects to complete approximately 18 wells
* Sees Q2 production 55 MBOE/d - 58 MBOE/d
* Says at march 31,had hedges for remaining three quarters of 2017 for 5.2 million barrels of oil at a weighted-average floor price of $55.82 per barrel
* Says company is reiterating its previously stated anticipated full-year 2017 production growth guidance of at least 15%.
* Sees Q2 production 55 - 58 MBOE/d Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting by Prithvi Kanti Bandyopadhyay)
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – A man wanted for a rape that happened in Richmond was arrested by U.S. Marshals and Newport News Police.
Defrederick Young Jr., 35, was arrested around 5 p.m. on June 12 in the 600 block of 46th Street in Newport News.
Young was on the run for almost a full year.
eXXXotica Hotties earned wads of cash while dancing on the many poles and platforms throughout the Dallas Convention Center. In Charlotte, dancers at Cameo say they have been shortchanged for years by working only for tips and not getting paid a salary, according to a lawsuit filed Thursday. Edward Balusek
You never know what you might find floating in the waters of South Florida.
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A fisherman off the coast of Pompano Beach found a brick of marijuana in what he calls an "early birthday gift from Pablo Escobar."
In a Monday Instagram post, Jorge Bustamante said he was looking to catch a few mahi-mahi and kingfish but instead found the narcotics "floating in the weed line."
Bustamante said he and his friends radioed the U.S. Coast Guard, who confirmed the package was indeed marijuana.
WPLG-TV in Miami reported the Coast Guard retrieved the contraband after arriving at the scene.
Holley – Passed away suddenly surrounded by his family on Sunday, May 27, 2018 at the age of 57.
The eldest son of George and Sandra Bower, Ed was born June 9, 1960. He is survived by his beloved wife, Laurie (Knapp) of 37 years; three sons, Andrew, Steven (Felicia), and Edwin Scott, II, and loving Granddaughter, Kailynn; and siblings, Lisa (Kevin) Logsdon, Randy (Robin) Bower and Michael (Jill) Bower, and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
The family will greet friends on Thursday, May 31st from 1 – 4 pm and 6 – 8 pm at Christopher Mitchell Funeral Homes, Inc. 16650 (Rte. 31) Holley, where prayers will be said Friday, June 1st at 9:30 am followed by his Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary’s Church at 10:00 am. Interment will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Mary’s Church or the Holley Volunteer Fire Co. To share a special memory of Ed, please visit www.chrisophermitchell.com.
Several Months ago on Mar. 20, Mosaique restaurant had it’s grand opening after nearly a two-year wait since the beginning of Donaghey Hall’s construction. Unfortunately on Tuesday Dec. 5th the Bistro closed down.
According to the cabin.net website, the owners said they have been struggling like other restaurants and after reviewing their metrics they decided it would be in their best interest to close down now rather than later.
Mosaique was an independent restaurant, owned by Conway locals Johnny Ho and Alex Tyler and managed by Haley Shelton. They served an American-Style eatery that included a fully-stocked bar and the menu prices varied from $6 grilled cheese sandwiches to $38 lobster tails.
According to the Manager Haley Shelton, the restaurant was never fully developed as a concept and experienced multiple idea changes and menu modifications.
For more information visit their Facebook page @mosaiquebistro
FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) - Colorado State University will demolish its old football stadium ahead selling the property to developers.
The Fort Collins Coloradoan reports (http://noconow.co/2z2F5TA ) that the university’s board of governors approved the demolition or deconstruction of Hughes Stadium in Fort Collins on Thursday and plans to recoup the demolition costs through the sale of the property.
University officials say the process would take about a year to complete and could cost up to $6 million.
Consultants advised university officials that potential developers would be more interested in the property if they took on the demolition process.
The university is also working to annex the property into city limits. Both the annexation and demolition could occur in conjunction with the start of the bidding process on the sale of the property.
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A Florida woman accused of killing her toddler son in what became known as the “Baby Lollipops” case has taken the stand in her third trial after remaining silent during her first two.
The Miami Herald reports that 56-year-old Ana Maria Cardona testified on Monday that her former girlfriend, Olivia Gonzalez, took the boy from her and eventually killed him.
Cardona’s latest trial began last week. Two previous convictions and death sentences were tossed by the Florida Supreme Court. Prosecutors decided against seeking death a third time.
The death of her 3-year-old son Lazaro Figueroa was huge news after the boy’s body, weighing 18 pounds (8 kilograms) and badly beaten, was discovered in the bushes of a Miami Beach home in November 1990. Police initially could not identify the boy and called him “Baby Lollipops” after a design on his T-shirt.
Cardona previously said the boy’s death was an accident.
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April 25 (Reuters) - Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd :
* GEELY AUTOMOBILE HOLDINGS-UNIT TO ESTABLISH JV WITH AISIN AW TO MANUFACTURE & SELL FRONT-WHEEL DRIVE 6-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS & RELATED PARTS
* UNIT WILL OWN 40 PERCENT OF JV & AISIN AW WILL OWN 60 PERCENT; REGISTERED CAPITAL OF JV COMPANY WILL BE US$117 MILLION Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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John Legend and Chrissy Teigen know how to celebrate Valentine’s Day, and to help spread the love they feel for one another they shot a sweet–and at times steamy–video together.
Related: GRAMMY Photo Recap: Behind the Scenes with Music’s Biggest Artists
British fashion photographer Rankin shot the two for a love-centric video that shows Teigen lip-syncing to Legend’s 2004 single “Ordinary People” during a photo shoot for The Love Magazine. The lyrics reflect their relationship, which has passed the infatuation stage and gotten down to something far deeper.
Dressed in lots of pinks and reds, and wearing heart-shaped glasses, Teigen embodies the spirit of Valentine’s Day, but it’s her cute interactions with her husband that will have fans going “Aww.” The video is the quintessential Valentine’s Day moment for a pair of lovebirds still “right in the thick of love.”
This photo surprised me because in two decades of covering the U.S. military, I don’t think I ever saw U.S. forces with them. The first time I saw one used in combat was, I think, one al Qaeda had in Afghanistan, on top of the ridge overlooking the Shahikot/Anaconda battlefield.
Photo credit: ALEJANDRO PENA/U.S. Air Force
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CONCORD, N.H.
A wedding reception at a New Hampshire hall turned chaotic, with gunshots fired and a deliberate car crash outside.
The Concord Monitor reported police officers arriving at the Bektash Temple in Concord on Sunday found numerous fights breaking out among more than 300 people attending the reception. Police said shots were fired and someone intentionally crashed a car into another vehicle as it tried to leave the scene.
Police said no one was hurt by the gunfire but one person was injured in the car crash.
Four men from Tennessee, Ohio and Pennsylvania have been arrested and charged with felony riot. Two of the four also have been charged with reckless conduct with a firearm.
PARIS: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hit back at Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday after he labelled Israel a "state that kills children," calling him a leader who bombs Kurdish villagers and supports terrorists.
"I am not used to receiving lectures about morality from a leader who bombs Kurdish villagers in his native Turkey, who jails journalists, who helps Iran get around international sanctions, and who helps terrorists, including in Gaza, kill innocent people," Netanyahu said at a press conference with French President Emmanuel Macron.
"That is not the man who is going to lecture us."
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OSHAWA, Ont. -- Police say a suspect who was allegedly driving a stolen vehicle was arrested after fleeing on foot and jumping out of a second storey window in an attempt to avoid capture.
Durham regional police say officers spotted the stolen vehicle late morning and followed it to a parking lot in Oshawa, Ont., where they attempted to arrest the driver.
It's alleged the suspect resisted arrest by punching and kicking the officers, and even bit one of them.
They say after officers unsuccessfully tried to Taser the suspect, he fled into an apartment building and police pursued him into one of the units.
Investigators say the suspect then jumped out of a second storey window and was taken into custody, uninjured, by officers waiting on the ground.
A 30-year-old Oshawa man is charged with possession of stolen property over $5,000, assault with intent to resist arrest and possession of cocaine and fentanyl.
90s nostalgia is going strong. Now that has been solidified into a cross continent tour. Starting off as a few shows those behind I Love the 90s realized that they had a hit on their hands and so a North American tour was born.
Headliners are Salt ‘n Pepa and Vanilla Ice, but you can also see and hear Color Me Badd, Montell Jordan, Rob Base, Young MC, and C + C Music Factory. All 90s dance music staples. It is going to be a big old party! Salt ‘n Pepa will bring out classics like “Push It”, “Whata Man” and “Shoop” For those old enough to be around in the 90s this is a definite bucket list show.
Additional Information:
-Date: February 16, 2017
-Venue: Bell Centre
-Ticket Purchase: www.evenko.ca
-Ticket Prices: $63.75, $83.25, $100.25 (plus handling charges)
-Show Time: 8:00 p.m.
There’s already drama behind the scenes of the forthcoming American Idol reboot, and apparently it’s all Katy Perry’s fault after her $25 million paycheck left new judges Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan with lesser offers. “ABC was originally going to spend no more than $50 million on talent,” a source tells Page Six. The source adds, “The negotiations with Luke and Lionel have been fraught and difficult because of [Katy’s paycheck]. They expected similar deals to Katy.”
“Idol” initially offered Richie and Bryan $2.5 million each to take the gig, but the offended singers demanded more, and refused to sign their deals, which postponed ABC’s big talent announcement. “As of last week, their contracts were not done. Sherwood authorized ABC to cough up more money. They’re both making about $7 million each now. This has become a very expensive show. If ‘Idol’ doesn’t work, it will blow up big time in Sherwood’s face. If it does work, he’s a genius,” the network source said. Read more here.
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A Malaysian judge has approved bail at $250,000 for former Prime Minister Najib Razak in corruption case
Baku. 3 January. REPORT.AZ/ Armenian armed units violated ceasefire a total of 38 times throughout the day.
Report was informed in the press service of Azerbaijani Ministry of Defence (MoD).
Armenian armed forces, located in Aygepar, Mosesgekh, Chinari villages and nameless hills in Berd region subjected to fire the positions of the Azerbaijani Armed Forces located in Alibayli, Aghdam and Kokhanabi villages of Tovuz region.
The positions of Azerbaijan's Armed Forces were also fired from positions of Armenian military units located near to the occupied Goyarkh, Chilaburt villages of Tartar region, Javahirli, Shuraabad, Namirli villages of Aghdam region, Kuropatkino village of Khojavand region, as well as from positions located in the nameless hills in Goranboy, Tartar, Khojavand, Fuzuli and Jabrayil regions.
Nominations are out for the Golden Globes and Screen Actors Guild Awards. Industry watchers are already making Oscar picks.
Critics have called Moonlight one of the best films of 2016. It tells the story of Chiron, a poor, gay African-American in Miami.
In The Night Manager, intelligence agents recruit a hotel night manager to infiltrate the network of an international arms dealer. The $30 million production is as sleek and action-packed as any Bond film.
New York congressman Anthony Weiner was forced to resign in 2011, then he ran for Mayor of New York two years later. A documentary called Weiner looks at his campaign.
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The NBA released the opening week and Christmas Day schedule for the 2017-18 season last week, and on Monday night the league will reveal the entire schedule in a live show on NBA TV.
When will Kevin Durant and the Warriors make their next trip to Oklahoma City? When will Chris Paul head to Los Angeles to take on the Clippers for the first time as a Rocket? When will Paul George return to Indiana, to the team he basically forced to trade him?
The answers to those questions -- and many more -- will be revealed during the 2017-18 NBA Schedule Release Special.
How to watch
What: NBA Schedule Release Special
NBA Schedule Release Special When: Monday, Aug. 14, 6 p.m. ET
Monday, Aug. 14, 6 p.m. ET TV: NBA TV
The schedule will also be released in conjunction with the show on the following platforms:
March 31 TOPDANMARK
* BUY-BACK PROGRAMME FOR 2016 OF DKK 1,650 MILLION IS NOW COMPLETED
* IN PERIOD 12 FEBRUARY 2016 TO 21 FEBRUARY 2017, SHARES AT A VALUE OF DKK 1,451M WERE BOUGHT BACK OF TOTAL SHARE BUY-BACK PROGRAMME OF DKK 1,650M
* TOPDANMARK'S HOLDING OF OWN SHARES IS 9,782,000 SHARES, CORRESPONDING TO 10.30% OF SHARE CAPITAL Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
Kenny Golladay burst on to the scene with two touchdown catches while Lamar Miller and Todd Gurley had trouble finding running room. On this episode of the Fantasy Football Today Podcast, we'll catch you up on the noteworthy performances from the first week of preseason games and tell you if Round 2 is too early for Ezekiel Elliott.
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TAMPA, Fla. — Alex Rodriguez thinks the New York Yankees' "breathtaking" offence could break records this season.
Rodriguez arrived at spring training Monday and had high praise for a lineup led by Giancarlo Stanton, Aaron Judge, Gary Sanchez and Didi Gregorius. A-Rod is a team special adviser who has worked with a number of New York's younger players.
"Happy to be back and see so much talent," Rodriguez said Monday night. "It's breathtaking."
The Yankees added Stanton, the NL MVP after hitting 59 homers and driving in 132 last season, in a December trade with Miami. Judge had 52 homers and 114 RBIs in winning the 2017 AL Rookie of the Year Award. Sanchez added 33 homers, and Gregorius went deep 25 times.
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The headmaster of a government-run school was arrested today on the charge of sexually harassing a girl student in Bangiriposhi area of Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district.
Tapas Kumar Giri (50), the headmaster of a government school, was arrested for alleged sexual harassment of a Class VI girl, Inspector In-Charge of Bangiriposi police station G C Behera said. “The girl had stopped going to school after the incident took place last week. When her family members enquired, she narrated the incident to them, following which an FIR was filed today,” he said.
As soon as the news spread, angry villagers gheraoed the school demanding immediate arrest of the headmaster. Giri was booked under Sections 354 (A) (sexual harassment) and 506 (criminal intimidation) of the IPC and Section 12 of POCSO Act, the officer said.
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Iowa State University has lost a second appeal of a federal free speech lawsuit over administrators' decision to prevent a marijuana advocacy group from printing a T-shirt showing the university logo and a marijuana leaf.
The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said Tuesday that ISU administrators including President Steven Leath violated First Amendment rights of two students who were top officers of the ISU chapter of the National Organization for Reform of Marijuana Laws.
Leath and others claimed the T-shirt violated the school's trademark policy after getting political pressure from conservative lawmakers.
The appeals court, hearing the case for the second time, upheld its February ruling declaring the administrators violated student rights and therefore can be sued for damages.
The university could appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.
MANASSAS, Va. (AP) — The National Park Service has reached agreement with a nonprofit veterans’ organization allowing it take cremated remains left at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and bury them will full military honors.
A park service statement says the Missing in America Project will take possession of dozens of sets of cremains left at the memorial through the years and any future cremains left. They will be inurned in an in-ground vault at a cemetery in Manassas, Virginia, a capital suburb.
The Washington Post reported Wednesday the remains had been kept in a locked cabinet at the park service’s large Museum Resource Center in Maryland. No date for the transfer or burial has been set.
Last year, the park service placed signs at the memorial asking people not to leave human remains.
A new Scottish thriller where two big city guys compromise their morals to try to cover up their actions.
Several boats burned in a huge fire at a New Jersey marina on Tuesday afternoon. It happened in Belmar. Thick clouds of black smoke poured out of the boats as they burned.
Belmar inlet marina pic.twitter.com/FDcp5utKNN — Frank Mercuri (@frankmercurinj) February 14, 2017
THOUSANDS OF CALIFORNIA DAM EVACUEES ALLOWED TO GO HOME, TOLD TO STAY PREPARED
It took firefighters from several departments hours to fully put out the flames at the Seaport Inlet Marina. More than half-a-dozen boats burned and others were damaged. The marina posted a message on its Facebook page saying no one was hurt in the incident.
The Monmouth County Sheriff's Office says crews from Belmar, Avon, Neptune, Wall, Ocean Grove, the Monmouth County Fire Coordinators and Monmouth County Hazmat all took part in the operations.
The Monmouth County Medical Ambulance Bus was also on scene.
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Lead MEPs from the European Parliament's inquiry committee investigating the Panama Papers said they have had a more difficult job than the committee responsible for probing Dieselgate. "You cannot compare us with the Dieselgate probe, because we needed to do worldwide research as well as internally in the European Union," said Werner Langen, chairman of the Committee of Inquiry into Money Laundering, Tax Avoidance and Tax Evasion.
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A man was found dead as a fire engulfed an apartment unit Sunday evening in Long Beach.
The blaze started on the ground floor of a two-story garden-style apartment complex in the 5500 block of Dairy Avenue just before 7:30 p.m., Long Beach Fire Department spokesman Jake Heflin said.
Firefighters discovered the body and the victim was declared dead at the scene. The unit in which the body was found sustained heavy smoke and fire damage, and the man’s identity was not immediately determined.
The second-story unit on top of the ground floor unit sustained heavy smoke damage and displaced a family of five. The family’s father, a 28-year-old man, was sent to the hospital after he was forced to jump off a second-floor balcony, Heflin said.
Police and fire officials are investigating the cause of the blaze.
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MARION, Ohio (AP) - Authorities say an Ohio man has been charged criminally after using Facebook Live to record a beating.
The Marion Star reports 30-year-old Thomas Patton, of Marion, was indicted Wednesday on one count of felonious assault.
Marion police say Patton was arrested after officers found video posts on his Facebook page that included the beating and one in which he says he'd punch the first person he saw walking down the street.
Police say officers responded Sept. 20 to a call about a 21-year-old man who said he'd been assaulted by a stranger. An affidavit says the man was punched in the face several times and received treatment for a broken nose.
Police say Patton admitted to the assault after being arrested.
Court records don't indicate whether Patton has an attorney.
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THE excitement has been building for many weeks now, but finally the Prep feature is only one sleep away.
Launching in tomorrow's NewsMail, the My First Year 2018 liftout is an annual photo feature showcasing all of the Bundaberg Region's Prep classes for this year.
The feature is designed as a keepsake for friends and families of the Prep students to remember the major milestone of their first year at school.
More than 75 Prep classes have been photographed to show off Bundaberg's next generation.
Some students marked the occasion by making signs, while others decided to have their photographs taken in their play areas - all to show off the amazing learning environments experienced at school.
All the children have been excited for their moment of fame in the newspaper.
Don't forget that all Prep photos can be purchased online or by visiting the NewsMail office, 36-38 Woondooma St.
An early morning blaze in Point Fortin leaves 10 people homeless.
Newscentre 5 understands the blaze occured at Carlo Road, Point Fortin at around 3 am.
Residents say smoke was seen emanating from the upstairs of the 2 storey house.
Fire officers from the Point Fortin Fire Station responded.
Officers managed to contain the blaze but the house was destroyed.
Newscentre 5 understands 10 people lived at the house.
The cause of the blaze is not yet known.
Fire officers are on the scene at this time.
A picture shows three bear cubs who were found by the Bulgarian authorities in the wild and rescued at the Dancing Bears Park near Belitsa, Bulgaria. The cubs, who are about 3 months old, will be relocated in the next days to a bear orphan station in...more
A picture shows three bear cubs who were found by the Bulgarian authorities in the wild and rescued at the Dancing Bears Park near Belitsa, Bulgaria. The cubs, who are about 3 months old, will be relocated in the next days to a bear orphan station in Greece. Hristo Vladev/FOUR PAWS handout via REUTERS
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North Cowichan/Duncan R.C.M.P. are asking for public assistance in connection with an accident a few weeks back.
Police are looking for witnesses who were travelling on the Trans-Canada Highway near Mays Road at just after 9 p.m. on January 17.
RCMP believe the single-vehicle incident occurred in the southbound lane of the Trans-Canada.
If you have any information, you are asked to call the Duncan/North Cowichan R.C.M.P. at (250) 748-5522 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS. You can also text a tip by typing COWICHAN and your tip to 274637.
MANSEHRA: Work on 870 mega watt (MW) Suki Kinari hydro projects in Mansehra will be started soon that will help to overcome energy crisis in the country on its completion.
This was stated by Commissioner Hazara Division Muhammad Akbar khan while talking to media on Sunday. The project is a part of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), which is located on Kunhar River in Kaghan valley. The project is expected to be completed in 2023.–NNI
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In the his first visit to the Hmeymim base in Syria, Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered all Russian armed forces to withdraw completely from Syria, saying Russian forces return from Syria victorious.
“I’ve instructed the Defense Minister and the head of the General Staff, to begin the withdrawal of the Russian troops to the places of their permanent location,” Putin said, when speaking to servicemen in Syria.
Vladimir Putin was met by Syrian President Bashar Assad and his Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, when he arrived at the Hmeymim base in the Latakia province for the first time since the launch of Russia’s anti-terrorist operation in the Arab Republic at the request of Damascus in 2015.
Putin emphasized that “if the terrorists rear their heads again, they will be met with a force, the likes they have never seen.”
Keryx Biopharmaceuticals (KERX +7% ) shows some life on double normal volume. No particular news accounts for the action but a key future event is the FDA's decision, expected no later than November 6, on the use of AURYXIA (ferric citrate) to treat iron deficiency anemia in patients with non-dialysis-dependent chronic kidney disease (CKD).
AURYXIA is currently approved in the U.S. for the control of serum phosphorus levels in CKD patients on dialysis.
The expanded use, if approved, will greatly increase the potential market for the medication.
Previously: FDA to review Keryx Bio's application for expanded use of Auryxia; shares ahead 5% premarket (March 8)
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The Colts will be adding a longtime member of their offense to their Ring of Honor this season.
The team announced on Tuesday that Reggie Wayne will be added to the group during the team’s November 18 game against the Titans. He will be the 15th addition to the Ring of Honor and the first since Peyton Manning was inducted last season.
Manning and Wayne shared space in the huddle from 2001-2011 and Wayne made 862 of his 1,070 career receptions over that span. That’s good for second in team history behind Marvin Harrison and 10th in the history of the NFL. Wayne also ranks second in Colts history in receiving yards and touchdowns behind Harrison.
Wayne spent three years with the Colts after Manning departed for the Broncos and had a brief stint with the Patriots during the summer of 2015 before calling it a career.
The Atlanta Falcons are doing a funny thing on social media today by reliving the 2008 NFL draft, when they picked Matt Ryan at No. 3 overall.
It was a good decision.
Since making that fateful call, Atlanta has posted winning seasons in eight out of ten years and made it to the playoffs six times. Ryan has also benefited from the partnership, having won an MVP award and playing with some of the greatest athletes in the history of the league.
Watch Ryan reflect on that special night one decade ago in a video posted to the team’s official Twitter account.
Matt Ryan looks back at the moment he became a member of the Falcons family. #10YearsOf2 pic.twitter.com/f1XqHh8hhE — Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) April 24, 2018
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Students at Missouri State University will soon be able to work off campus parking tickets with community service.
The Springfield News-Leader reports that the Bear With Me program will start in January and forgive up to $3,000 in fines during the spring semester. The pilot program isn’t open to chronic offenders, and each student can work off only one ticket per academic year.
Students must apply for the waiver and complete two hours of community service within 15 days from the date the ticket was issued. Options include cleaning up vacant lots, completing neighborhood projects or tending a community garden.
University transportation official Tom Johnson says 50 to 100 tickets are issued on a typical day.
The Student Government Association championed the program.
ROCKVILLE, Md. (AP) — The former treasurer of a PTA group in Maryland’s largest school system has been sentenced to a nine-month jail term for stealing funds.
Montgomery County officials said Tuesday that Lisa Betts was also ordered to pay about $70,000 in restitution.
Betts reached a plea agreement last year with prosecutors following an investigation into the embezzlement of PTA funds. Betts was treasurer of the Montgomery County Council of PTAs, which represents more than 190 local parent-teacher associations.
Police launched an investigation in April after an internal audit found that money was improperly taken from the council’s checking account between July 2016 and March 2017.
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Eagles coach Doug Pederson has confirmed that star quarterback Carson Wentz has a torn left ACL and will miss rest of the season and playoffs.
Wentz, a favorite in the NFL MVP race, had an MRI on Monday that confirmed the severity of the injury. Wentz was hurt late in the third quarter at Los Angeles. Backup Nick Foles rallied the Eagles (11-2) to a win that secured the NFC East title and put them in first place in the conference with three games remaining.
The Eagles have overcome several key injuries and now have to move forward without their most indispensable player. Nine-time Pro Bowl left tackle Jason Peters, return specialist/running back Darren Sproles, star linebacker Jordan Hicks and special-teams captain Chris Maragos already went down for the season.
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BBC Sport's legendary commentator Barry Davies gives rapper Big Narstie hints and tips on what it takes to be a sports reporter.
WATCH: Barry Davies: The man, the voice, the legend on BBC One, Wednesday 4 July at 22:45 BST
Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford speaks on his improvement, the tight end unit and Taylor Decker's injury on the second day of training camp. Daniel Mears, The Detroit News
DENVER (AP) -- Taylor Swift has won long-awaited vindication after a jury decided that a radio host groped her during a pre-concert photo op four years ago.
After a weeklong trial over dueling lawsuits, jurors determined Monday that fired Denver DJ David Mueller assaulted the pop star by grabbing her backside during a backstage meet-and-greet.
The six-woman, two-man jury also found that Swift's mother and radio liaison were within their rights to contact Mueller's bosses.
Mueller sued the Swifts and their radio handler, Frank Bell, seeking up to $3 million for his ruined career.
Just before closing arguments, the judge dismissed Taylor Swift from Mueller's lawsuit and drastically reduced the amount Mueller could collect.
The singer-songwriter said in her countersuit that she wanted a symbolic $1 and the chance to stand up for other women.
Have today written to HM Rajnath Singh ji conveying my Government's recommendation for approving death penalty to drug-related-offenders on first conviction only. We are firm in our resolve to wipe out the menace of drug abuse from Punjab: CM Capt. Amarinder Singh (file pic) pic.twitter.com/sIvBfUoxHQ
JUNEAU — Alaska Gov. Bill Walker’s path to re-election will change if Democrat Mark Begich runs for governor in Alaska.
Walker and Lt. Gov. Byron Mallott planned to enter the Democratic primary, Walker’s campaign said earlier this month.
A recent court decision would allow Walker to run in the primary as an independent, while Mallott planned to run as a Democrat.
But if Begich enters the Democratic primary “at the last minute,” then Walker will not run as a candidate in the Democratic primary, his campaign said in a statement Wednesday.
Instead, he and Mallott would run as independents and gather signatures to appear on the November general election ballot.
The candidate filing deadline is Friday.
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Abuja Airport Closure: Minister to meet stakeholders
The Minister of State, Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika, will on Thursday engage the Industry’s Stakeholders on issues arising from the proposed closure of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, for repairs on its runway. Sirika disclosed this in a statement issued by Mr James Odaudu, Deputy Director, Press and Public Affairs, Ministry of Transportation on Monday in Abuja.
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Dell Exploring IPO Or VMware Merger To Boost Biz
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 2:43 PM EST) -- Dell Technologies is considering multiple avenues to boost its business, including an initial public offering or a combination with its cloud computing subsidiary VMware, the company said in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Friday.
Texas-headquartered Dell Technologies Inc. said in the filing that it is considering maintaining the status quo in addition to an IPO or tie-up with California-based VMware Inc., of which it owns 82 percent. Dell's last major shakeup came in 2016, when it acquired EMC Corp. for $67 billion,...
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Plaid Cymru MP Liz Saville Roberts has called for discrimination law to cover the Welsh language as journalist James Delingpole defends columnist Rod Liddle's comments about Wales.
Ms Saville Roberts was leading a Commons debate on the issue on Tuesday to call for action to tackle a "drip feed" of insults against Wales, its people and language.
Writing in the Sunday Times about the renaming of the Second Severn Crossing in honour of the Prince of Wales, Mr Liddle said some Welsh people would prefer to call it "something indecipherable".
He also claimed the bridge linked "their rain-sodden valleys with the First World".
Mr Delingpole claimed Mr Liddle was "gently teasing" the Welsh and advised his critics to "get a life".
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Alcoholic drinks can be a significant source of carbohydrates and sugar.
A pint of cider has roughly the same number of calories and grams of carbs as a slice of cheese pizza.
Several studies have documented a link between heavy drinking and weight gain.
Alcohol is not a low-calorie food.
It's no surprise, then, that researchers have documented links between heavy drinking and weight gain.
Aside from alcohol's high calorie count, several other factors may contribute to the tendency for people to put on weight when they drink regularly — from underestimating how much is going into a glass to eating more food while drinking.
Alcohol can also be a significant source of the carbohydrates and sugar in your diet. Scroll to find out your favorite drinks stack up:
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Once upon a time, one of the more colorful patrons of the famous Pic-A-Lilli Inn was a one horned goat that liked to drink beer and eat cigarettes.
A man was taken into custody after a Delta plane had to make an emergency landing at Tulsa International Airport.
Joe Maddon pulled out every trick imaginable to stop Joey Votto on Monday night but it wasn’t enough.
With Votto up and nobody on, the Cubs employed the seldom-used four-man outfield shift in an attempt to minimize the chances of an extra-base hit. Third baseman Kris Bryant moved out to left-centerfield as the Cubs shaded against an opposite-field hit to the outfield.
Cubs using four outfielders for Votto #reds pic.twitter.com/9xJ7GRBAhZ — Mark Sheldon (@m_sheldon) August 15, 2017
When Joey Votto comes up to hit and you decide to break out the slow-pitch softball configuration... pic.twitter.com/Htxum6NnpX — Mike Petriello (@mike_petriello) August 15, 2017
And how did that work out for them?
Leave it to Votto to find the one spot on the field not covered by any kind of conventional—or unconventional—shift.
In the aftermath of the Las Vegas shooting Democrats are already set to push more anti-gun legislation. Also, what will Harvey Weinstein do next after the New York Times exposed his decades of sexual abuse.
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ST. LOUIS (AP) _ Javon Bess had 17 points and 11 rebounds and made all six of his free throws Saturday night to help Saint Louis beat Fordham 73-50.
The Billikens (13-11, 6-5 Atlantic 10) led 37-18 at halftime after closing the first half with a 15-0 run and maintained a double-digit edge throughout the second half, keeping their lead between 12 and 23 in the period.
Jalen Johnson had 14 points, D.J. Foreman scored 12 and Hasahn French had 11 points and 11 rebounds for Saint Louis. Jordan Goodwin added nine points, 10 rebounds, five assists and four steals. Goodwin grabbed six of his boards on the offensive glass.
Saint Louis had 17 offensive rebounds and a 48-31 overall advantage on the glass.
Joseph Chartouny had 11 points and Cavit Havsa scored 10 for Fordham (7-15, 2-8). Ivan Raut and Prokop Slanina added nine points each.
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) - Police are looking for a driver who struck a pedestrian.
Officers were called to a hit-and-run on May 5 on Barker Rd. south of Windsor Rd.
The pedestrian was running south on Barker Rd. when he was hit by a vehicle witnesses described as a dark blue early 2000's Chrysler minivan or a dark blue early 2000's Chevrolet S-10 style pickup truck.
The victim suffered non-life threatening injuries.
If you have any information, call Crime Stoppers at (217) 373-TIPS.
BEIJING The body of a North Korean citizen killed in Malaysia was returned to North Korea on Friday, China's Foreign Ministry said, in reference to the estranged half-brother of North Korea's leader who was murdered in Kuala Lumpur in February.
"Relevant" North Korean citizens also returned to North Korea, ministry spokesman Lu Kang told a daily news briefing, without giving details.
Kim Jong Nam was the elder half-brother of North Korean leader, Kim Jong Un, and had been living in exile with his family in the Chinese territory of Macau for several years.
(Reporting by Christian Shepherd; Writing by Ben Blanchard; Editing by Simon Cameron-Moore)
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​The world is full of beauty, but it's also full of horrors. To wit, the scene Sandy Callegan Hickman's husband encountered at a Slidell, Louisiana gas station, where he was unable to pump gas because, well:
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Lately the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has been busy making announcements. Here are some. It wants to install chips in your DTH boxes to measure what you are watching. It wants the Broadcast Audience Research Council or Barc to stop using the landing page of a channel for measurement.
There were questions raised, going by media reports, on Barc’s shareholding. It wants to control fake news by taking away the accreditation of journalists found guilty of it. It wants to regulate online content. It wants DD’s Freedish to stop ‘subsidising’ private ...
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Federal government said it plans to release N750bn for 2017 Capital expenditure this week to address Nigeria’s huge infrastructure needs. Kemi Adeosun, Nigeria’s Minister of Finance made the disclosure on Monday in Abuja when she played host to group of French Investors‎ under the umbrella of MEDEF and the French Business Confederation. “In order to ensure adequate…
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Nearly a dozen First Nations in Alberta are partnering together to make sure their children get full access to Canada’s health care system. Tom Vernon explains how.
On February 9, 2017, Sheldon I. Rosoff, beloved husband of Dolly Rosoff (nee Bendler); loving father of Jennifer Rosoff and the late Marlene Rosoff; adored brother of the late Alan Rosoff; devoted brother-in-law of Anita (late Harold) Hirsch and Helen (late Bert) Stern; adored son of the late Sylvia and Mike Rosoff. Interment at Har Sinai Cemetery, Garrison Forest Road. Please omit flowers. Contributions in his memory may be sent to American Cancer Society, 405 Williams Court, Suite 120, Baltimore, MD 21220. In mourning at 111 Church Road, Owings Mills, MD 21117.
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The Joey Hagan Memorial Fish Fry will be held at Salem Free Will Baptist Church in Cottondale on Friday, August 18, 5:30-7:30 p.m. You can get your choice of fish or grilled chicken, grits, coleslaw, baked beans, cornbread and a dessert. Drink included. Dine in or carry-out. Donations only … all proceeds go to a needy family in the community.
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Laws for 15-year-olds getting married vary widely across the nation. Here's a state-by-state breakdown. Neil Nakahodo and Eric Adler The Kansas City Star
This week, the hosts of V.F. Hive on Cheddar were joined by an all-star set of guests, including Kirsten Green (Forerunner Ventures), Matt Blank (Showtime), Monica Lewinsky (V.F.), Stephanie March (Rouge), Maureen Dowd and Jim Rutenberg (The New York Times), and George Pyne (Bruin Sports Capital), for a rollicking conversation about the role of big data, the forthcoming A.I. apocalypse, and the evolution of the tech-media industrial complex.
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WARWICK, R.I. (AP) — The scheduled auction of the Rhode Island home of five-time world boxing champion Vinny Paz has been canceled.
The auction of the Warwick home was scheduled for Wednesday but the website of Sullivan & Sullivan Auctioneers says it has been canceled. No reason was given. The auction was announced earlier this month following a foreclosure.
The 55-year-old Paz’s three-bedroom house has been subject to liens from both the Internal Revenue Service and the Rhode Island Department of Taxation.
Paz was arrested twice earlier this year. He was charged with assaulting a friend in February. He pleaded no contest in March to assaulting his girlfriend.
Paz is known for his comeback after he broke his neck in a car crash. His story was dramatized in the 2016 film “Bleed for This.”
The Love Supreme Jazz Festival was blessed by endless sunshine over the weekend for its sixth year.
Thousands of music fans gathered in Glynde Place, near Lewes, for the festival. More than 20,000 people attended.
Performers on Saturday included Elvis Costello and The Imposters, Level 42, Mr Jukes, Pharoah Sanders and the Portico Quartet.
Headliner Costello served up a strong 90-minute set from almost every part of his varied career.
The rousing finale of Oliver’s Army and What’s So Funny About Peace Love And Understanding had everyone up and dancing despite the heat.
Earth Wind and Fire took to the main stage on Sunday and those adding to the feast of sound included Steve Winwood in the big top and Moonchild in the arena.
Ellen's Mother's Day shows are always excellent. She's known for celebrating the holiday in style, and making sure her audience walks away happy. These shows also tend to come with giveaways.
In the past, Ellen has given audience members
Amazon baby registry gift cards
Essentia Crib mattresses
Home Depot gift cards
Amazon Echoes, and more
Because these shows are so much fun, we're partnering with The Ellen Show to send one Metro Detroit first time expectant mother to see the show for free!
Submit a video telling us why you should win, and Local 4 producers will choose a winner from the entries. One lucky mom-to-be will recieve two tickets to LA, and one ticket to The Ellen Show!
Calgary police say charges are pending against two people in relation to the murder of a 20-year-old man last year.
The suspects, whose names will be released after they have seen a Justice of the Peace, were taken into custody on Monday, police said.
On April 7, 2016, police were called to the 9700 block of Harvest Hills Link NE and found the body of Harsimran Singh Birdi, 20, in an alley.
Investigators believe it was a targeted attack.
By CAITLIN TAYLOR Capital News Service LANSING — Gov. Rick Snyder’s budget proposal calls for spending more than $4 million in federal grants to fight gender violence, but […]
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RCMP say James Mumm, 68, was reported missing and is believed to be in the Shellbrook, Sask., area.
Wow, lots of news last week in the trucking industry. We, of course, announced the launch of Run on Less , our three-week one-of-a-kind cross-country roadshow to measure fuel economy in real trucks carrying actual loads.
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A crash on Interstate 80 has claimed the life of one person. The crash occurred just before 4:30 p.m. in the westbound lanes of I-80 near Beaver Crossing at mile marker 369.
A semi hauling cars was traveling eastbound and struck the back of a 2018 Mercedes SUV, then crossed the median and hit another semi head-on. The driver of the eastbound semi was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the westbound semi was transported to York General Hospital with what are believed to be non-life-threatening injuries. The driver of the SUV was not injured.
Westbound I-80 was closed for approximately three hours, but is now open. Names of the parties involved are being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
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HOUSTON (AP) - A Houston TV station that flooded during live coverage of Hurricane Harvey last year is being demolished.
The Houston Chronicle reports that the former KHOU-TV complex property along Buffalo Bayou has also been sold. Appraisal records estimate the site is worth at least $13 million.
KHOU posted video of water pushing through a front door and staff evacuating as the lobby flooded on Aug. 27. The hurricane and heavy rains that followed devastated parts of Houston and the Texas coast.
KHOU is a CBS affiliate. It's been operating in temporary studios at Houston Public Media. In March, the station announced plans for a new complex in the Galleria area.
The property was sold to a group associated with funeral home and cemetery conglomerate Service Corporation International. The property is near SCI headquarters. Terms weren't released.
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Last Dec. 3, president-elect Donald Trump said that he had chosen retired marine general James Mattis for his secretary of Defense, calling him the "closest thing we have to General George Patton." General Mattis led the first Marine Division during the 2003 invasion to topple Saddam Hussein.
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Turkey's state news agency says that Turkish authorities have arrested and charged a suspected Islamic State group member with killing two Syrian journalists in Turkey in 2015.
Anadolu Agency said Monday that a Turkish court charged Muaz El Ahsin with murder for allegedly slitting the throats of Ibrahim Abdul-Qadir and Fares Hamadi. Both were journalists for the "Raqqa is being slaughtered silently" collective, a group publicizing atrocities in the Syrian city under IS rule.
Police detained Ahsin on Aug. 11 while he was trying to cross into Turkey illegally, according to Anadolu. A court later ordered him officially arrested on murder charges.
Anadolu said that Ahsin fled to Syria after the killings on Oct. 29, 2015. Anadolu said that police were still searching for other suspects.
SAN MARCOS, Texas (AP) — Griffin Kinney scored 17 points with seven rebounds and Appalachian State upended Texas State 59-56 on Saturday night.
The Mountaineers (10-15, 5-7 Sun Belt Conference) trailed by one at intermission, but they stayed close early in the second half when a Kinney layup tied it 49-all with 7:35 to play. Shelby Adams's jumper gave Texas State a 54-53 lead with 4:32 remaining. The Bobcats (14-11, 7-5) did not score a field goal after that as Kinney, Craig Hinton, Justin Forrest and Tyrell Johnson each made a single foul shot in the stretch to give the Mountaineers the edge.
Ronshad Shabazz added 15 points for Appalachian State. Forrest had eight points.
Nijal Pearson scored 14 points with four rebounds for the Bobcats, who have lost three straight. Tyler Blount added 10 points.
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Audi is one of the few brands that offers a 12-cylinder engine in the form of the A8 W12. But after this new-generation A8, the W12 will be no more for the four rings.
“We will not have the 12-cylinder forever. There are customers who really want the 12-cylinder and they are happy with it and are going to get it. But this is going to be the last installation,” said Peter Mertens, Audi’s R&D boss.
This decision won't affect the U.S. since Audi retired the W12 in 2017.
The W12 engine has only been modest seller since it was launched in 2011 for Europe and Asia, and in 2005 for the U.S.
Bentley will continue to use the W12 in the Bentayga and Continental GT.
Possibly on the cutting block is Audi's 5.2L V10 engine used in the R8. Various reports say Audi is working on a twin-turbo V6 for their supercar, which would likely divert a lot of the demand for the more expensive V10.
Source: Car and Driver
April 28Dalian Yi Qiao Sea Cucumber Co Ltd :
* Says it plans to pay annual cash dividend as 0.30 yuan(pre-tax) per 10 shares and distribute 1 new share for every 10 shares as stock dividend and use additional paid-in capital to distribute 4 new shares for every 10 shares as FY 2016 div payment
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NAIROBI, Kenya — Supporters of Kenya’s opposition Friday held demonstrations in the capital and other strongholds to demand the exit of several electoral officials before a rerun presidential vote later this month.
The demonstration in Nairobi was largely peaceful but in the opposition centre of Kisumu police fired tear gas and shots in the air to disperse demonstrators. There were also protests in Bungoma, Mombasa and Kakamega, all cities with large opposition followings.
Kenya’s top court nullified the August re-election of President Uhuru Kenyatta, citing irregularities and illegalities in the vote counting.
In Nairobi Friday, protesters carried placards saying “Chiloba Must Go,” citing the chairman of the electoral commission that the opposition wants gone before the Oct. 26 repeat election.
Kenyatta’s opponent Raila Odinga did not appear at any of the protests Friday.
The state capital has overshot its MGNREGA targets by 22 per cent, leading to the generation of 45.61 lakh man-days of work under the rural job guarantee scheme.
Jaipur collector Siddharth Mahajan said that not only did the government provide more work, it also succeeded in increasing the funds spent under the scheme, compared to previous years.
“The annual spending under MNREGA this year was Rs 85.04 crore, which is 65 per cent higher than previous year’s figure. A total of 1.17 lakh families benefited from jobs under MGNREGA,” a statement issued by the district administration said.
The focus in the current year is on creating permanent, more sustainable assets, including anganwadi centres, Panchayat buildings, cattle sheds and food storage godowns. The government also ensured payments within 15 days to 76.11 per cent beneficiaries, which is 22.5 per cent higher than the previous year, the administration stated.
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Nearly 3,000 volunteers are giving back on their spring break and helping with Harvey recovery efforts.Now through March 24, volunteers from all over the world will be in Houston and the surrounding areas to help restore homes damaged by the hurricane.The goal is to build over 700 homes for free.The focus this week is in Dickinson, League City, Friendswood and other parts of Galveston County, one of the many communities hit hard.This is all part of an effort through the organization 8 Days of Hope.The group has also helped others around the country in 31 disasters.To date, the organization says it has put in about $34 million in restoration costs.For this project, they are working with a local group called 4B Response Disaster Network.All the hurricane victim projects have been selected.Volunteers have been asked to commit to at least three days of service.If you want to volunteer, you can sign up here
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Once again, the Mayflower Hotel is at the center of a political scandal. On Tuesday, Attorney General Jeff Sessions told the Senate intelligence committee that he did not have any private meetings or recall any private conversations with Russian officials at an April 2016 event at the storied Washington hotel. "Let me state this clearly: I have never met with or had any conversations with any Russians or any foreign officials concerning any type of interference with any campaign or election," he said.
An earthquake hit Milford Sound this morning, after a busy few days of quake activity throughout New Zealand.
The magnitude 3.7 quake at 11.25am was classified as "weak" by GeoNet and was the 12th to hit the country since Tuesday.
This included a magnitude 3.2 rupture hitting 35km south of Wellington about 30 mintues earlier this morning, and an overnight magnitude 3.9 earthquake, 10km east of Seddon, that was felt by almost 400 people.
Four quakes hit on Wednesday and six the day before.
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The seismic activity ranged from Te Araroa in the Gisborne area to Te Anau in the south where the largest quake - magnitude 4.1 - hit.
GeoNet reported that 245 people felt the quake, and 250 people said they felt a magnitude 4 quake near Palmerston North minutes later on Tuesday morning.
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A Florida man who caused $128,000 in damage in a rampage at a liquor store construction site aimed a forklift at police officers before telling them his name was Alice in Wonderland and that a hookah-smoking caterpillar told him to do it, police said.
Mathew Horace Jones, 32, of Freeport broke into the Crestview construction site in the Florida Panhandle on Saturday night, threw cinder blocks, and used a forklift to damage the building, which is attached to a Walmart, the Crestview Police Department reported in a Facebook post.
"Multiple 911 calls flooded the Police Department’s Dispatch Center around 9:10 p.m.," the Panhandle town's police department said.
Jones was stopped at gunpoint, arrested and booked into the Okaloosa County jail. He later explained to officers that he was opposed to Walmart building a place to sell alcohol, the report stated.
Jones is also accused of damaging a fire hydrant and water meter valued at $3,200.
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Bayless will draw the start for Friday's game against the Celtics, Jessica Camerato of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
With Markelle Fultz (shoulder) sidelined, coach Brett Brown has opted to start Bayless in his stead. Previously, Brown had mentioned that he wants Bayless to be 'turned loose', so it's possible we'll see him chuck up plenty of shots during Friday's affair.
Sentosa Golf Club today released a unique insight into life at the multi-award winning golf club.
Explore Stunning Singapore Open Venue Sentosa Golf Club
Sentosa Golf Club hosts the Singapore Open in January and this video and these images show just how extraordinary the place is.
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It ranks 58th in Golf Digest’s World Top 100.
The video captures the luxurious essence of the Club and provides never before seen vistas of both The Serapong and the recently opened New Tanjong golf course.
“We wanted to showcase the property in all its glory and give golfers around the world a new view of the Club,” commented Andrew Johnston, General Manager and Director of Agronomy, Sentosa Golf Club.
“With the developments we have seen over the last twelve months and our 2018 events schedule, we wanted to set the scene and provide golf fans with a taster of what life at Sentosa Golf Club is all about.”
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HOUSTON -- Annette Bening and Jamie Bell charm the screen in new release Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool. Nominated for their performances at the BAFTA’s (British equivalent to the Oscars), the true story of film star Gloria Graham and her young beau Peter Turner is quite a tale. Film Critic Dustin Chase also review’s Italy’s foreign film submission A Ciambra and Paddington 2, which are now playing in theaters. And why Helen Mirren’s new horror movie Winchester is being swept under the rug. All that and more on this week’s Flix Fix.
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Savannah (WSAV) – One northbound lane of traffic is closed on the Truman Parkway between DeRenne and Victory.
We’re told crews responded to the 52nd Street overpass of the Truman around 4:40 this afternoon after two trucks got stuck underneath.
The trucks have since been moved, but the right lane remains closed.
Authorities advise using an alternate route until the roadway is cleared.
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Rickie Fowler birdied the last three holes in front of the largest crowd in golf history Saturday to take the lead in the Waste Management Phoenix Open.
Fowler shot a 4-under 67 to reach 14 under with a round left at TPC Scottsdale’s Stadium Course, the layout packed with an estimated 216,818 fans on an 80-degree afternoon. The crowd pushed the week total to 654,906, just short of the record of 655,434 set last year.
Former Arizona State players Jon Rahm and Chez Reavie were a stroke back along with Bryson DeChambeau. Phil Mickelson, another former Sun Devils star, was two shots behind.
Justin Thomas birdied the first six holes, then had to fight to shoot even par after a back-nine meltdown. He had a bogey-triple bogey-double bogey stretch that left him eight strokes back.
Ben Silverman (70) of Thornhill, Ont., and Adam Hadwin (74) of Abbotsford, B.C., were the low Canadians at 4 under. Abbotsford’s Nick Taylor (73) is even.
Police say human remains found near the Bay d'Espoir Highway on May 18 have been identified as a 54-year-old man from Newfoundland and Labrador.
His cause of death is not believed to be suspicious, according to a media release issued late Wednesday afternoon by Grand Falls-Windsor RCMP.
The man had not been reported as a missing person, police added.
At the request of his family, his name is not being released.
The RCMP's forensic identification section examined the scene when the remains were first discovered — about five kilometres south of the Trans-Canada Highway in central Newfoundland — and at the time said "the investigation is ongoing with consideration being given to this being a non-criminal incident."
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PARIS (AP) – French police say an 8-year-old girl was killed and at least five people were injured when a driver slammed his car into the sidewalk cafe of a pizza restaurant in a small town east of Paris.
An official with the national gendarme service said the driver was arrested soon after the incident Monday night in the town of Sept-Sorts.
The official said it is unclear whether the act was deliberate. The official was not authorized to be publicly named according to police policy.
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An Alberta man faces a long list of charges after fleeing RCMP near Fernie at high speeds before crashing in Cranbrook.
An officer attempted to stop a black Infiniti around 8 PM Thursday in the Hosmer area due to a report the vehicle was going over 160 km an hour.However, the vehicle drove away from the Mountie before fleeing police again a short time later in Fernie.
Witnesses in Fernie say the vehicle narrowly missed sideswiping a vehicle and hitting a pedestrian.An officer in Cranbrook then located the vehicle on the strip around 9 pm and once again unsuccessfully tried to pull the Infiniti over before it took off – this time accelerating to 190 kilometres an hour. A RCMP member further down the highway activated her emergency equipment in anticipation of the suspect, who noticed police, and tried to go around the cruiser but lost control and crashed into the ditch.
The driver then ran from the vehicle into the bush but was apprehended on the rail way with help from members of the public.
"P!nk is one of the best singers on planet Earth and I know she's going to do an unbelievable job with the national anthem," Combs told ET, having sung the Anthem at last year's big game.
"It's pretty nerve-wracking, I'm sure she'll kill it though. She's been on the big stage for a lot of years, certainly even more than me, so I know she'll do great and good luck, P!nk." Read more - here.
'BLAD RINSER 20|20-49' Listen To This Man Struggle To Describe 'Blade Runner 2049' And Be In Awe
Yehya here actually knows a lot about entertainment. He just can't spit it out.
Police and security officers met the plane when it arrived at the gate and a witness said a man was taken into custody.
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Police are appealing for public assistance after a unit fire in Kingswood last night.
About 9.45pm last night, emergency services were called to a block of units on Stantley Crescent, following reports of a fire.
Officers from St Marys Local Area Command attended and evacuated residents.
Fire Fighters from Fire & Rescue NSW extinguished the fire however, the unit sustained significant damage as a result of the blaze.
Fire fighters rescued a mother cat and five kittens from the fire.
A crime scene has been established. No one was injured in the blaze.
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident and any witnesses who have not yet spoken to police are urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
Police are urging anyone with information in relation to this incident to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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Roger Federer and Andy Murray have been entertaining fans in an unusual practice session on a raft on the River Limmat in Zurich. The bridge overlooking the floating court hosted around 1,000 curious onlookers on Monday. (SRF, swissinfo.ch)
In the evening the two played a friendly “Match for Africa”, with the proceeds of the 11,000 tickets in the packed Hallenstadion going towards the Roger Federer Foundationexternal link, which supports children in southern Africa. It is the third such charity match organised by Federer.
The crowd were treated to many entertaining exchanges – sporting and verbal – in the light-hearted match, with Federer eventually beating the British world number one. Murray will be hoping to get his revenge – and more importantly raise more money – on November 7, when Federer will head to Glasgow for “Andy Murray Liveexternal link”.
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April 18, 2017, 7:33 AM | In a statement, Facebook said the graphic shooting by a Cleveland man posted to Facebook “goes against our policies and everything we stand for.” John Blackstone reports from San Jose, California, where Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is set to address the company’s annual developers conference.
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A total of 62% of the persons interviewed in the survey of the Trend Research Centre have stated that they find it unacceptable for the party of Radan Kanev New Republic to participate in the government.
DPS tops the ranking with 81% of the surveyed stating that they do not wish DPS to participate in the government again.
The party of Hristo Ivanov – Yes, Bulgaria also lacks support. 53% of the surveyed stated that they do not wish the party to partake in power.
Yes, Bulgaria is followed by the Reformist Bloc with 48% of people not wishing to see them in power.
44% of the surveyed reckon that BSP’s participation in the government is unacceptable; the percentage for GERB is 42.
The United Patriots appear to be the most desired partner in government with 52%.
50% of the surveyed support GERB’s participation in power and 47% support that of BSP.
Mumbai: Actor Sooraj Pancholi, who will be seen collaborating with choreographer and director Prabhudheva, says that he can't wait to work with him.
Sooraj on Thursday took to Twitter, where he shared a photograph with Prabhudheva and producer Bhushan Kumar.
"Yes it is official! Cant wait to work with you Prabhudheva sir...I have grown up watching you! Thank you for all the inspiration. T-Series," Sooraj captioned the image.
Yes it is official! Cant wait to work with you @PDdancing sir I have grown up watching you! Thank u for all the inspiration😊🙏🏼👍🏼 @TSeriespic.twitter.com/UKcW6Dpqyn — Sooraj Pancholi (@soorajpancholi9) June 15, 2017
The film is reported to be a comedy and will be produced by T-Series.
Sooraj, who is the son of actor Aditya Pancholi and Zarina Wahab, made his Bollywood debut in 2015 film Hero along with female actor Athiya Shetty.
Hero, which was directed by Nikkhil Advani, is a remake of veteran filmmaker Subhash Ghai's directed 1983 film of the same name, which starred Jackie Shroff.
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LONDON (AP) — Ireland's health minister says abortion is a reality for Irish women regardless of whether the country repeals a constitutional ban on most terminations.
Simon Harris told RTE television Tuesday he can't ignore the fact that more than 3,200 citizens traveled from Ireland to Britain in 2016 to have abortions they couldn't get at home.
He says he is working on proposed new legislation and will update the public next month.
The government has announced plans to hold a public referendum in late May on whether to repeal the eighth amendment to Ireland's constitution. Voters will be asked if they want to keep the anti-abortion amendment or repeal it so parliament can enact new legislation.
Ireland, a predominantly Roman Catholic country, has the most restrictive abortion laws in Europe.
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ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Shot in the arm and slumped behind a table, Francois al-Asmar played dead as the gunman walked through the exclusive Istanbul nightclub shooting the wounded as they lay on the ground.
Like most of the 39 people killed at a New Year’s party in Reina, a hang-out for the Turkish jet set and moneyed foreigners, the Lebanese radio and TV graduate was a visitor to Istanbul, enjoying a city reputed in the Middle East for its diversity and tolerance.
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“He shot one shot, so we thought – I thought – it was some angry or drunk man … But a few seconds later, we heard a machine gun,” Asmar told Reuters from his hospital bed.
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Residents of LBO land treated their tastebuds to 101 different ciders and perries, as the annual Black Lion cider festival was a roaring success.
The Leighton Buzzard High Street pub had alcohol from across the country, some from Virtual Orchard, MK, and some from as far as Scotland! Nikki Brodin, of The Black Lion, said: “We have so much support with our festivals and we are known to go all out, with crazy flavours like banoffee and names like ‘Dark Cider the Moon’.”
Look out for their beer festival, Leighton at War, with 70 beers, from August 24-28.
D'Arnaud went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run and three RBI in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Orioles.
The 29-year-old could be in line to lose playing time behind the plate to Kevin Plawecki under new manager Mickey Callaway, but d'Arnaud is certainly making a positive impression on his new bench boss this spring, going 10-for-31 with three doubles, two homers and a 6:5 BB:K. Perhaps most importantly, d'Arnaud has looked healthy so far in camp, and if he can avoid the lengthy DL stints and lingering injuries that have plagued his career to date, he could still have some upside left in his bat.
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The University of Regina and UR Pride are partnering to open two LGBTQ+ focused residences in the fall.
If you've been trying to recover your garden from the winter freeze, these cool snaps might present some challenges.
CUBANO EMBARGO: Venmo Keeps Flagging Payments for Cuban Food As Potential U.S. Trade Violations.
BuzzFeed’s team tried divvying up the cost of a work lunch of Cuban sandwiches, and the app flagged a payment request simply described as “Cuban.” By way of explanation, Venmo told the site that it takes U.S. trade sanctions “seriously,” especially for money transfers involving “foreign countries … on the Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) list maintained by the Department of Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control.” Cuban could describe the cuisine you ate, or the money you’re secretly funneling to a communist dictator — hard to say, really. BuzzFeed says Venmo gives you 15 days to offer proof.
Construction is scheduled to start during the week of June 11 on replacement of the Route 233 bridge in Cooke Township, Cumberland County, PennDOT says.
The Route 233 (Centerville Road) bridge spanning Toms Run will be replaced by a box culvert.
During construction, drivers will be directed to a detour along Pine Grove Road, Route 34 and Pine Road. Completion is expected by the end of June.
The bridge is being replaced under PennDOT's Rapid Bridge Replacement Project, a public-private partnership with Plenary Walsh Keystone Partners that allows bridges to be repaired more quickly at lower cost.
The number of people killed on Thailand's roads during the country's traditional new year week dropped by more than ten percent following a junta campaign to end the annual carnage.
Both Songkran and the western New Year are both dubbed the "seven deadly days" because of the surge in crashes and road fatalities.
Figures released Tuesday showed 390 people lost their lives on Thailand's roads during the previous seven days, an eleven percent decrease on the previous year.
Neighboring Myanmar, which also celebrates the traditional new year over the same period, said 285 people were killed on its roads last week.
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Tacoma Police: Man with rifle threatening others arrested
TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — Officers have arrested an armed man at a Tacoma motel where he reportedly threatened to shoot people Monday morning.
Tacoma Police Officer Loretta Cool says officers responded to the motel Monday morning around 9 a.m. after receiving reports that a shot had been fired in a room.
A short while later, others reported seeing a man outside a room with a rifle threatening to shoot everyone.
The motel was evacuated and nearby schools were placed in lockdown as a precaution.
Cool says officers tried to make contact with the man, but were unsuccessful.
Police say the man was taken into custody without incident at about 12:30 p.m. Monday.
Cool said there were no reported injuries.
Applications for Navajo president's race due Wednesday
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. (AP) — Navajos hoping to become the next tribal president have until the close of business Wednesday to submit applications.
Nearly a dozen people so far have filed paperwork and paid the $1,500 fee to enter the race.
The applicants include the current tribal president, a former chief justice, a former vice president, political newcomers and others who have held elected office on the Navajo Nation.
Election officials will spend the next two weeks vetting the applications. Candidates also can challenge each other's qualifications.
The top two vote-getters in the August primary will choose their running mates and face off in the Nov. 6 general election.
Councillors will decide whether to approve plans to build Dundee’s biggest primary school in Whitfield at a meeting next week.
Plans have been submitted for a new school to replace three primary schools and a nursery in the north east of the city.
Planning permission is being sought for a school and nursery to replace Longhaugh Primary School, St Luke’s and St Matthew’s RC Primary School, St Vincent’s RC Primary School and Longhaugh Nursery School.
Councillors will meet on February 20 to discuss whether to give the go-ahead to the proposals, which have been recommended for approval — subject to conditions — by council officers.
The new three-floor building would provide space for 868 primary pupils and 125 full-time nursery pupils. There are also plans for two playing fields, a multi-use games area, a nursery play area and an outdoor seating area in grounds on the site at the north side of Lothian Crescent.
Baylor baseball junior closer Troy Montemayor was named a National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) second-team All-American, the organization announced Wednesday.
The right-handed San Antonio native gives BU its first All-American since 2012 (Josh Ludy, Josh Turley, Trent Blank, Logan Vick). Montemayor is the Bears’ 48th all-time All-American selection and 11th by the NCBWA.
Montemayor, who was a preseason All-American, also earned a first-team All-Big 12 nod for his 2017 season. He ranked 25th in the country and third in the Big 12 with 12 saves as he posted a career-best 3-1 record with a 2.10 ERA in a career-high 25 appearances, allowing seven runs on 18 hits and nine walks with a career-high 29 strikeouts in 25.2 innings while holding opponents to a .189 batting average.
Montemayor ranks second on Baylor’s career saves list (26), tied for fifth on the single-season list (12) and is the second BU player to have two 10-save seasons ever (Zane Carlson 2000 (15), 2003 (11)).
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ST. CLOUD, Minn. (AP) — St. Cloud police say a 4-year-old girl suffered injuries when she was dropped by a relative from a third-story balcony.
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Paris: A young girl was killed and 13 others injured when a BMW car ploughed into a pizza restaurant near Paris late on Monday.
The car is reported to have crashed into the outdoor terrace of a pizzeria at Sept-Sorts in Paris, killing a 13-year-girl, Mirror.co.uk reported.
Among the injured, four were in serious condition.
The driver, who was soon arrested by the French police, is believed to have acted intentionally and is psychologically unstable, Xinhua reported.
Born in 1985, the man was believed to have tried to commit suicide last week.
French Interior Ministry spokesman Pierre-Henry said the tragedy was apparently suicidal and there was no direct evidence pointing to terror attack.
Police authorities said investigations are not searching for accomplices.
France has seen several attacks since last year. An Algerian man drove his car into a group of French soldiers last week.
A little over a year ago, a truck steered into a celebrating crowd in the French city of Nice, leaving 86 people dead.
A man who allegedly shot and wounded a Hurricane man at a trailer park nearly five years ago has been civilly committed to the Utah State Hospital after efforts to restore his mental competency failed.
The first ever Laois Africa Culture Day took place on June 30, to celebrate and demonstrate the varied cultures of Laois' growing African Irish community.
The Laois public enjoyed authentic African cuisine, learned about traditions, costumes and jewellery, and enjoyed music and dancers, while traditional Irish music by Portlaoise Comhaltas added to the cultural blend.
Bolaji Adeyanju from Mountmellick led a team of organisers of the day.
“The day went great. I thought this was the best way to encourage communities to get to know each other,” he said.
Photographer Alf Harvey was there to capture the atmosphere on behalf of the Leinster Express. Scroll through his images.
Laura’s husband has been lying to her face while making secret trips to keep his secret well hidden until now! Would you Love ‘Em or List ‘Em!?
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A man freed after 30 years on death row will undergo a competency evaluation as a judge considers whether his lawyers in a lawsuit are properly representing him.
U.S. District Judge Terrence Boyle ruled Friday that Henry McCollum must be evaluated before his lawsuit can proceed against investigators who put him behind bars.
A court-appointed advocate argues McCollum was steered into dubious financial arrangements by his lawyers and he lacked the mental capacity to understand his representation agreement with them.
McCollum and his half brother were released from prison in 2014 because of DNA evidence and later pardoned of a 1983 killing. Their 2015 lawsuit notes both have intellectual disabilities.
McCollum testified last week that he can take care of his own affairs and he trusts his lawyers.
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MOSCOW (Sputnik) — Abror Azimov was detained on the western outskirts of Moscow on Monday and delivered to the Investigative Committee.
"The motion on Azimov's arrest was filed with the court," Basmanny District Court spokeswoman Yunona Tsareva said.
Azimov is suspected of training the April 3 St. Petersburg subway suicide bomber Akbarzhon Dzhalilov.
The blast killed 14 and wounded over 50 people.
Group shot of winners present at Game Banquet Saturday night in Oliver.
Lee Clarke: High Big Game overall trophy presented in memory of Ed Weins – Guide Outfitter
Clarke also awarded Trophy for Big Horn Sheep 159 4/8
Tyson Marsel, Mule Deer – Junior High Overall donated by Lee-Lynn Kitchen and Bath Cabinets of Penticton
– Awarded Junior Typical Mule Deer 98 4/8 and Junior Whitetail
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Other winners: Dave Mattes, not present, Typical whitetail 124 2/8 tropy donated by Tom and Dave Evans
First critter/deer – Caydnace Anderson
Ladies deer – Michelle Kroll
Moose trophy donated by R. Riley and J. Gludovatz – Earle Streeter
Peter Karan Elk 246 4/8 Trophy – Rodney Zeeman
National Award winning filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar's short film Mumbai Mist, featuring Annu Kapoor, has been selected for its world premiere at the Busan International Film Festival.The movie is a part of Where Has Time Gone, an anthology feature film showing five segments directed by five directors from Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. It explores the theme of time and love through their own perspective.According to Bhandarkar's spokesperson, the film will premiere on October 14 under the Short Film Showcase Section at the Festival, followed by an interactive session with the acclaimed director and celebrated Chinese filmmaker Jia Zhangke.The story of Mumbai Mist revolves around an emotional bond between a child rag picker from a Mumbai slum and an old man. The characters are played by Master Devrath and Annu Kapoor respectively.Where Has time Gone will officially release in China on October 19.
UCLA fans might not be thrilled with Steve Alford, but his players sure seem to be.
Just hours after Kris Wilkes announced his return, it was revealed PG Jaylen Hands and PF Cody Riley will forego the NBA draft and return for their sophomore seasons as well.
“I’m excited for what’s ahead here at UCLA,” Hands said in a statement released by the school. “The pre-draft evaluations were extremely helpful, and I’d like to thank everybody who played a role in helping me through that process. I’m just focused on getting better, and I know that my teammates and I are looking forward to having a very productive summer and a big year.”
Hands started 15 games for the Bruins last season as a true freshman. Riley, meanwhile, spent the year on suspension because of the well-publicized incident in China.
The State Department on Friday approved a $15 billion missile defense sale to Saudi Arabia, even as some lawmakers contest the sale over human rights concerns.
The sale — part of a $110 billion defense deal with the kingdom announced in May — is for the Lockheed Martin and Raytheon-made Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system, according to the Defense Security Cooperation Agency, which handles foreign military sales.
Saudi Arabia has requested 44 THAAD launchers, 360 interceptor missiles, radars, batteries, trucks to move the system and other equipment.
“This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a friendly country,” the agency notice states.
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Hundreds of new emoji, including more emotive smiley faces, gender-neutral characters, clothing options, food types, animals, mythical creatures and more, are coming to iPhone and iPad with iOS 11.1.
The new emoji are designed to reveal every detail and adapted from approved characters in Unicode 10. iOS 11.1 will also include characters announced on World Emoji Day like Woman with Headscarf, Bearded Person, Breastfeeding, Zombie, Person in Lotus Position and new food items such as Sandwich and Coconut. Also included in the update is the Love-You Gesture, designed after the “I love you” hand sign in American Sign Language.
The new emoji will debut in next week’s developer and public beta previews of iOS 11.1, and will be available in upcoming software updates for iOS, macOS and watchOS.
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Pilot John W. Jameson pilots the Fieldale Corporation's Falcon 2000LX. Recently, he received the FAA Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award in celebration of more than 50 years of aviation experience.
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Dr. Oakley checks up on a reindeer herd and looks at a moose's puzzling giant belly.
Greenville Police Looking for Suspects in Attempted Robbery of Restaurant
Surveillance footage shows two suspects breaking into the front door of Barbecue 65
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Greenville Police are searching for two suspects in an attempted robbery of a popular neighborhood restaurant.
Monday morning around 2:00 A.M., surveillance footage shows two suspects breaking into the front door of Barbecue 65 located on Pineapple Highway in Greenville.
No items where stolen, but police believe the suspects were looking for money.
Authorities say similar break-ins have occurred in nearby cities like Evergreen recently.
Police are searching for two black males in the case.
If you have any information on this case, you are urged to call Greenville Police at 334-382-7461.
Wolfe's mother, Tammy, posted on Facebook Sunday morning her son's body was found in Larwill Lake near County Road 700 West. An out-of-state search and rescue team were involved over the weekend looking for Wolfe's body.
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The interpersonal dynamic between President Donald Trump and President Emmanuel Macron comes across in this one-on-one meeting between the two leaders.
After the official arrival ceremony President Trump and President Macron begin discussions on a host of issues that relate to both the U.S. and France; including: trade, regional and domestic security and specific emphasis on Syria and the former Iran JCPOA nuclear deal.
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WARWICK, R.I. (AP) — A Rhode Island elementary school principal has pleaded not guilty to a charge of failing to report child abuse.
Colleen Mercurio, principal of Cedar Hill Elementary School in Warwick, pleaded not guilty today to the misdemeanor charge.
Her lawyer, Thomas Gulick, says his client has never been subject to disciplinary action in 15 years as an administrator, and that she always contacted child welfare authorities when required.
Police have said a parent filed a complaint about an alleged incident of student-on-student sexual abuse from November 2016. They say they determined that Mercurio was aware of it but failed to report it to the state Department of Children, Youth and Families within 24 hours.
Mercurio, 55, of Saunderstown, has been on paid administrative leave since mid-October.
April 28 Hydrogenics Corp:
* Hydrogenics announces US$21 million private placement
* Hydrogenics Corp - entered into a subscription agreement with Fuzhou bonded zone Hejili equity investment limited partnership
* Hydrogenics Corp- following completion of private placement, Hejili's interest in hydrogenics will be approximately 17.6%
* Hydrogenics - co to issue 2.7 million common shares of Hydrogenics to Hejili on private placement basis, for gross proceeds to hydrogenics of us$21 million
* Hydrogenics - agreement provides, among other things, that Hejili to have pre-emptive rights, right to nominate one director to board of hydrogenics
* Hydrogenics - agreement also provides that Hejili to cooperate with co to jointly develop Chinese market for hydrogen, energy storage, fuel cell products Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Apr 10 (Reuters) Fukuoka Reit Corp FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (in billions of yen unless specified) 6 months 6 months 6 months 6 months ended Feb 28, 2017 ended Aug 31, 2016 to Aug 31, 2017 to Feb 28, 2018 LATEST PRIOR COMPANY COMPANY RESULTS RESULTS FORECAST FORECAST Revenues 9.73 8.23 8.11 8.13 (+18.2 pct ) (-1.3 pct ) (-16.7 pct ) (+0.2 pct ) Net 4.20 938 mln 2.54 2.59 (+347.5 pct ) (-64.8 pct ) (-39.5 pct ) (+2.1 pct ) Div 3,398 yen 1,256 yen 3,400 yen 3,470 yen To see Company Overview page, click reuters://REALTIME/verb=CompanyData/ric=8968.T
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The Denver Broncos and San Francisco 49ers may both have new coaching staffs this season but they will continue a tradition from the past several seasons.
The Broncos announced on Monday that they will have joint practice with the 49ers this August. It’s the third straight year the two teams have met up prior to their preseason meeting for practices against each other.
The Broncos hosted the 49ers for practice each of the last two years. This time they’ll be traveling to Santa Clara.
It’s the fourth straight season the Broncos have held joint practice with another franchise. The Houston Texans also traveled to Denver for preseason practices in 2014.
The 49ers and Broncos are scheduled to play in Week 2 of the preseason.
HOPEWELL, Va. — Police are looking for the gunman who robbed the 7-Eleven store at 2014 West Broadway Avenue in Hopewell early Wednesday morning.
“An offender entered the business, brandished a firearm, and then left the business on foot with an undisclosed amount of U.S. currency and cigarettes. No persons were injured during the incident,” a Hopewell Police spokesperson said. “The offender is described as a black male with a medium complexion, approximately 6’0”, between 180-200 pounds. He was wearing a black hoodie, white T shirt, black ski mask, blue jeans and black shoes.”
The robbery was reported at about 3:52 a.m.
Anyone with information was asked to call lead Detective Roland Grimm of the Hopewell Police Department at 804-541-2284 or Hopewell/Prince George Crime Solvers at 804-541-2202.
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(AP) – Can the threat of war crimes charges or promise of safe haven finally persuade Syrian President Bashar Assad to leave power?
Those long-shot proposals are among several at the center of the Trump administration’s strategy to resolve Syria’s six-year civil war. President Donald Trump’s plans for Syria are still evolving. But they have become clearer in the days since Trump ordered airstrikes punishing Assad for a chemical attack.
The plan breaks down into three basic phases: defeating the Islamic State group, restoring stability region-by-region and securing a political transition in which Assad ultimately leaves power. One of the most unpredictable variables is Russia. The country’s vast differences with the U.S. over Syria were illustrated last week when Trump declared relations “may be at an all-time low.”
Mon, Apr 17: Critics say Whistler Blackcomb’s new U.S. owner is edging out casual skiers and boarders with a new pricing policy designed to reward regular users of the ski resort. Aaron McArthur reports.
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The Montreal police are warning drivers to be careful out there on the roads.
Heavy snow fall is causing reduced visibility this morning. The snow will continue at varying rates all day through the evening for totals of 10 to 15 centimetres.
Police are asking drivers to slow down, keep a safe distance and take your time if you have to drive somewhere.
The STM is warning that due to the poor weather conditions, public transit users should expect delays in bus service.
Officials for the Jacques-Cartier Bridge are also advising of slowdowns to be expected as salt spreading is in progress.
Temperatures should remain comfortable with a high of 0 degrees Celsius.
These boys enjoy using their creativity in a LegoLand class that started Monday, the first day of Edgar summer school. The students are, left to right, Ethan Koeppl, Brody Burke, William Hackel, Darin Oczkowski, Gavin Mauer and Sawyer Weiland. Instructor for the class is Nicole Miller.
TETERBORO, N.J. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez is calling on the Trump administration to immediately restore animal cruelty information that was recently removed from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s animal and plant health inspection service’s website.
The request came in a letter sent by Menendez and 17 other Democratic senators to the USDA’s acting deputy secretary. It regards public inspection reports for all regulated entities and annual reports submitted by research laboratories. Menendez said Monday that the public is entitled to the information and that posting it creates greater enforcement of animal cruelty laws. A call seeking USDA comment was not immediately returned. But a message posted on its website noted that the site review is ongoing and said the agency is striving to balance the need for transparency with rules protecting individual privacy.
Police are concerned for the safety of a missing Derbyshire woman.
Johanna Goacher, 48, was last seen near to the Royal Derby Hospital yesterday.
Johanna, who has links to Heanor, is described as a white, 5ft 2ins tall, of medium build with collar length brown hair.
She was last seen wearing a blue linen blouse, white trousers and possibly sandals.
If you have any information which may help police find her, call 101.
"When I was with therapy dogs, they were just very calm and friendly with me. That's when I got here," he said.
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A farmer was hacked to death by four people allegedly over irrigation water in Jhadol village of Kota district on Saturday. The accused are still absconding and have been booked by the police.Ramniwas Gujar, 26, was irrigating his agricultural land when four people of the same village, furious over supplying their share of water to his land, hacked him to death, SHO of Etawa police station Sanjay Royal said. The agricultural land of Gujar and the four accused were adjacent to each other, the police official said.They four have been booked for murder and efforts are on to nab them, the SHO said, adding the body was handed over to the family members after post-mortem.
Elliott (chest) was a full practice participant all week and doesn't have a designation on the final injury report for Sunday's game against Green Bay, Michael Cohen of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Elliott's first appearance on the injury report this season never appeared to be much of a concern. He should be fine to handle his usual massive workload come Sunday, with the Cowboys surely not planning to hold back ahead of a Week 6 bye. On the suspension-related front, Elliott may get a decision on the NFL's appeal of his preliminary injunction during the Cowboys' upcoming bye week. It still seems likely he'll be able to play the entire 2017 season.
Bred in the Philadelphia suburbs, Jake Sam crossed to the opposite end of the state to attend college, knowing little about this area but for the passion of Steelers Nation. Five years later, he's an Eagles fan with a University of Pittsburgh degree, a job with Steeltown Entertainment, a residence on the South Side and ample appreciation for Pittsburghers and their city.
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Anaheim Ducks centre Antoine Vermette could be facing a suspension after being ejected from Tuesday's game against the Minnesota Wild for abuse of an official.
Vermette slashed linesman Shandor Alphonso in the back of the leg after losing a faceoff against Wild captain Mikko Koivu at 7:33 of the third period to earn the 10-minute game misconduct.
The 34-year-old's outburst would carry an automatic suspension of three, 10 or 20 games depending on what category of abuse was applied by the referees.
ANA's Antoine Vermette may face an automatic (pending appeal) 10-game or 3-game suspension, depending on which abuse category refs applied: pic.twitter.com/JKkePp8LsI — @TSNBobMcKenzie
Vermette has eight goals and 14 assists in 57 games this season for the Ducks.
The last lengthy suspension for abuse was Calgary Flames defenceman Dennis Wideman's 20-game ban for hitting linesman Don Henderson from behind during a game on Jan. 27, 2016, which was reduced to 10 games after a successful appeal.
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — University of Texas officials are inviting companies to submit proposals to build and operate an on-campus basketball facility to replace the 40-year old Frank Erwin Center.
School officials want a public-private partnership with minimal financial investment from the school. The arena would also be available for concerts and other public events.
The Erwin Center will eventually be demolished to make room for the expanding campus medical school. School officials said they want bids from companies with experience working with universities and building facilities that cost $350 million to $450 million at a minimum.
The announcement did not say how many seats school officials want it to have. The Erwin Center holds close to 16,500 for basketball.
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In a tragic incident, a minor girl was sexually harassed in Jaipur by her neighbour. She was admitted to hospital and according to the doctors her condition is stable and she does not need operation, but requires being under treatment. "The girl was admitted to the hospital at 3 am last night, her condition is stable, medical treatment is underway," said the doctor.
It’s time once again for the “Running of the Roses” Northern Colorado style. RBC Wealth Management’s Down & Derby Party is scheduled from 2p-6p at The Big Red Barn at Highland Meadows Saturday, May 5, 2018. Win a trip to the 2019 Kentucky Derby!
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× Bucks’ Malcolm Brogdon out 6-8 weeks, suffered quadricep tendon injury
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Bucks guard Malcolm Brogdon is expected to be sidelined for six to eight weeks after suffering a left quadricep tendon injury during the second quarter of Thursday night’s game at Minnesota.
On Friday, Feb. 2, Bucks officials say Brogdon underwent an MRI and subsequent examination by the team physician. The exam revealed a partially torn left quadricep tendon.
This season, Brogdon, 25, has played in 46 games (20 starts) and averaged 13.3 points, 3.3 rebounds and 3.2 assists in 30.5 minutes. The reigning NBA Rookie of the Year, Brogdon joined Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (1969-70) as the only players in team history to win the award. He is the first player not drafted in the first round to win Rookie of the Year since 1966.
Business schools are making greater accommodations for applicants who’ve analyzed more sonnets than spreadsheets.
As many flagship M.B.A. programs struggle to attract a broader array of young professionals, some schools, including Carnegie Mellon University, Yale University and Columbia University, are helping former English literature and political science majors prepare for math-intensive coursework before their first semesters.
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LONDON (Reuters) - The investigation into a nerve agent attack on former Russian double agent Sergei Skripal and his daughter is likely to take several months as it is one of the most complex undertaken by British counter terrorism officers, police said on Monday.
"This is one of the largest and most complex investigations undertaken by British counter terrorism policing," the Metropolitan Police said in a statement. British counter terrorism police were involved in investigating five major attacks last year.
"The investigation is highly likely to take many months," the statement said.
(Reporting by Conor Humphries; Editing by Alison Williams)
BALTIMORE — The police chief of the county that surrounds Maryland’s capital says three bodies have been found and multiple arrests made following what authorities believe were gang-related killings.
Anne Arundel County Police Chief Timothy Altomare held a news conference Friday about the slayings but gave few details, saying he didn’t want to put people in jeopardy.
Altomare urged anyone to contact police immediately if they need protection from a gang.
The chief says there’s a gang presence in each Anne Arundel community, but police won’t let gangs take over. Altomare says all levels of government are working to lessen the dangers to county residents.
Annapolis is Anne Arundel’s county seat and the capital of Maryland.
San Diego Metropolitan Credit Union on Tuesday said it has selected Lisa Paul-Hill to take over as the CU’s new president and CEO, effective April 1.
Paul-Hill will be succeeding the retiring Stan Abrams, who has served as METRO’s president and CEO since March 1, 2010. The $268 million credit union said in a statement Paul-Hill and Abrams will be “working closely through the end of March to ensure a smooth transition.”
Romantic love is shrouded in mystery. What draws people together and how does the falling-in-love process work?
According to Elizabeth Philips, a research psychologist and expert in human-robot interaction, there's actually a fair amount of science that helps explain the phenomenon. Psychologists have identified ten factors that explain why and how we fall in love.
Here are some of the factors that can play a role:
A Cuban national has pleaded guilty to his role in an international conspiracy to file more than 900 phony federal tax returns seeking $2.2 million in refunds by using employee information stolen from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Yoandy Perez Llanes, 33, pleaded guilty to money laundering conspiracy and aggravated identity theft Monday before a federal judge in Pittsburgh.
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VICTORIA, B.C. – Energeticcity.ca will carry the announcement live from Victoria via our Facebook page or you can watch the video embedded in this story.
Premier John Horgan announced on Sunday that a press conference will be held at 12:30 p.m. Mountain time (11:30 a.m. Pacific time), to announce the NDP Governments decision on the Site C Dam project.
The live stream will start just before 12:30 p.m. Mountain time.
POTOMAC, Md. — Authorities say a teenager who deliberately jumped into the swift-flowing Potomac River near the nation's capital has been rescued after a near-drowning in treacherous currents.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue spokesman Pete Piringer told news outlets the Virginia teen entered the water Sunday near Great Falls National Park in Maryland and was carried about a mile (1.6 kilometers) downstream, at times dragged under.
The spokesman says a Swift Water Rescue team found the teen clinging to rocks and in distress on the Virginia side of the river. The teen was hospitalized in serious condition, but Piringer says the injuries aren't life-threatening.
He says the teen is "very lucky that he survived" in deceptively strong, cold currents where many have drowned in past years.
Swimming is prohibited in the area.
Josh Sapan, AMC Networks CEO, talks about the return of the hit series "The Walking Dead" and the future of streaming content as viewing habits change and competition heats up.
To the Editor:
I was glad to read that North Country Community College (NCCC) will be working with Ti-Alliance to develop an applied technical skills program.
For decades, for a variety of reasons, post-secondary education in this country has been producing graduates with degrees of questionable value, few job prospects and mountains of debt.
Meanwhile, industry has been calling for more skilled technical employees. So this program is very much the right idea.
However, the supervisors need to keep a close eye on this.
I am not confident of the actual commitment level here. Imagine how much further ahead our region would be if NCCC had started this when the supervisors first called for it five years ago.
The article describes the “next step” as hiring a consultant to study feasibility. That may be necessary, but in my experience that is often a “delaying tactic.”
The supervisors should keep pushing this to make sure the program does not wait another five years.
Tom DuBois,
Keene
Yesterday afternoon Orange Walk Police responded to a robbery in progress at a store on San Antonio Road. The robbers fled before police arrived on the scene. According to the owner, 45-year-old Jianbo Wu, two men disguised in green safety vests and other clothing barged into the store, pointed a black handgun at him and demanded money. The men stole three hundred dollars in cash and a set of keys.
MIL OSI – Source: New Zealand Police – Release/Statement
Headline: UPDATE 3 – Queenstown car fire – rnzngin Fifth Estate
Source: New Zealand Police – Press Release/Statement:
Headline: UPDATE 3 – Queenstown car fire
Overnight the Sturgess family were advised that a car belonging to their beloved son, husband and father, Kurt had been involved in a fire near Queenstown.
Although a formal identification is yet to be completed all indications are that Kurt was in the vehicle.
The family is obviously devastated about the loss of Kurt and are assisting Police with their enquiries.
The family is now focussed on supporting each other through this difficult time, and are asking for privacy. Media are advised that they will not be making any further comment.
ENDS
Issued by Police Media Centre
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The winds aren't changing for Southern California's wildfires yet.
The fifth largest blaze in state history was threatening thousands of homes as it churned through coastal mountains amid persistently dangerous weather conditions.
Red Flag warnings for fire danger due to Santa Ana winds and a critical lack of moisture were extended instead of expiring Monday afternoon as was initially forecast.
The National Weather Service tweeted, "It doesn't get much drier than this," signaling that the dangerous fire conditions just aren't going away.
The wildfire has destroyed 683 homes and burned over 360 square miles of dry brush and timber.
Man gets life in prison for 2004 slaying of Army officer
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — A Georgia man has been sentenced to life in prison for killing a young Army officer during a robbery attempt 14 years ago.
A Superior Court judge in Savannah sentenced Deon Monroe Jones on Monday after a jury convicted the suspect of felony murder and influencing a witness.
Prosecutors say Jones shot 27-year-old Army Capt. Scott Corwin in downtown Savannah after Corwin fought back during an attempted street robbery. Corwin was attacked while walking home with his girlfriend on June 1, 2004.
News outlets report the case went unsolved for years. But prosecutors say Jones bragged about killing Corwin to fellow inmates while serving time in federal prison. Several of them testified against Jones.
Defense attorney Richard Darden told jurors the witnesses were snitches eager to cut deals with prosecutors.
It has been five days since the crash on Camp Creek Parkway outside Atlanta that injured more than 24, and killed one teenager. Fulton County Police declined to release more updates Tuesday, telling WHNT News 19 that traffic investigators have not yet completed a report.
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NORFOLK, Va. (AP) - A nonprofit that tracks pollution in America's largest estuary says the health of Chesapeake Bay is improving, but huge challenges remain.
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation has released a midpoint assessment of a federal plan to curb pollution flowing into the watershed by 2025. States are required to cut phosphorous, nitrogen and sediment from treated wastewater as well as runoff from farms and cities.
The good news in Wednesday's report is that the bay's oxygen dead zone is shrinking. Underwater grasses and oysters are making a coming back. Maryland, Pennsylvania and Virginia have reduced pollution coming from sewage treatment plants.
But the foundation asserts they're not doing enough to tackle the pollution running off farms, and says Pennsylvania is particularly falling short.
A Harare man who allegedly vandalised a police vehicle appeared in court last Friday facing charges of malicious damage to property.
Gaylord Mlambo (32) appeared before Harare magistrate Ms Blessing Murwisi and was remanded to March 1 on $30 bail.
The prosecutor Ms Staylon Marufu alleged that last Wednesday, Shepherd Muranda, a police officer, was driving a police Defender registration number ZRP 1547 along Mbuya Nehanda Street in Harare.
It is alleged that Mlambo approached Muranda and accused him of having damaged his car.
In a bid to understand Mlambo's allegations, Muranda inquired on how he had caused the damages.
It is the State's case that Mlambo went to the front of the police vehicle and pulled off the number plate, damaging the car in the process.
A report was made to the police, leading to Mlambo's arrest.
Krispy Kreme's latest special offer gives a shot of fall to Friday nights.
On the first three Fridays of this month after 6 p.m., the chain is offering pumpkin spice original glazed doughnuts.
"Friday Night Spice" will begin tonight and take place Oct. 13 and 20. Then, customers can sample the doughnut all day on Thursday, Oct. 26. This is in celebration of National Pumpkin Day.
A house is barely standing after an overnight fire sparked and engulfed everything in it. By Sunday morning, only a few things remained; just a few clothes and bags filled with personal belongings.
Actress Bella Thorne made a shocking revelation to her fans on social media.
The former Disney star revealed on Twitter on Friday that she was molested.
A cyber-troll wrote the actress, "What did Disney do to this girl?! I think she was molested?"
The 20 year old candidly responded, "Yeah I was. So it wasn't Disney."
The startling revelation stunned fans.
One user said, "The comments on here disgust me. Bella you’re a beautiful human, you are deserving of all the love and happiness in the world. Keep being yourself, you’re doing great, you’re great! Stay strong❤️."
Another penned their support, "Im so sorry for hearing that:( never forget that i always support you."
The tweet has been shared nearly 3,000 times.
Thorne followed up with another Twitter post writing, "The world can be a sick place sometimes :/"
She did not identify when the alleged molestation happened or name the accused molestor.
BRICK – Voters will be deciding on fire commissioners and fire department budgets in three districts this weekend.
Elections will take place on Saturday, February 18, from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m.
In District 1, two people are running for two, three-year terms as fire commissioners: Ronald M. Gaskill, Sr. and Steven P. Gerling.
Voters are being asked to approve a budget of $2,446,200, of which $2,320, 000 would be raised by taxes.
In District 2, two people are running for two, three-year terms as fire commissioners: Stephen W. Earl, Jr. and Joseph J. Pawlowicz, Jr.
Voters are being asked to approve a $1,920,564 budget, of which $1,750,000 would be raised by taxes.
In District 3, two people are running unopposed for two, three-year terms as fire commissioners: Robert J. Salmon and Donald Wilkinson.
Voters are being asked to approve a $1,257,095 budget, of which $1,234,955 would be raised with taxes.
Rugby-Rebels coach McGahan to depart at end of season
MELBOURNE, June 15 Melbourne Rebels coach Tony McGahan will finish his tenure at the end of the season, the struggling Super Rugby team said on Thursday, a decision which both parties said was "in the best interests" of the club.
FORT NELSON, B.C. – Officials with Public Works and Government Services Canada are reporting black ice and slippery sections on Highway 97 near Fort Nelson this morning
Drivebc.ca, reports Highway 77 near is reporting black ice and slippery sections from Fort Nelson north to the Northwest Territories border. The Alaska Highway itself is reporting slippery sections and black ice in the Fort Nelson vicinity.
The forecast is calling for a 60 percent chance of freezing rain in Fort Nelson Monday morning. The temperature is expected to hit -2 there on Monday, before warming up to two degrees on Tuesday with a mix of sun and clouds.
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - State finance officials say Oklahoma's economy is continuing to show positive signs and state treasury collections are reaching all-time highs for both the last month and year.
State Treasurer Ken Miller released figures Tuesday that show a record $12.8 billion in overall collections for the last year, including $1.1 billion in gross receipts for the month of June. Both are record highs.
The revenue collection numbers don't include collections from new taxes on cigarettes, fuel and energy production that went into effect July 1. Those taxes are projected to generate an additional $430 million annually and will help fund teacher pay raises.
Miller reports overall collections to the state treasury during the recently completed fiscal year were up by $1.2 billion. That's more than 11 percent over the previous year.
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Usain Bolt has retired from competition as the fastest man to ever run in the 100m and 200m events. He set those enduring world records in Berlin in 2009 and went on to win eight Olympic gold medals as well as 11 across four World Championships. Bolt reflected upon his career, its anticlimactic ending and his future working behind the scenes
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Boy Scouts in Colorado Springs are helping bridge the technology gap for older people. Friday, members of Troop 525 met at the Briargate YMCA and answered questions about social media, electronic devices, and other technology topics.
Spence Hammond organized the event for his Eagle Scout project. We asked him about his favorite part of the project.
“Probably just seeing people having the lightbulb go off and they’re just like, ‘Oh, that’s how you do that,'” he said. “It’s just makes their life simpler and easier.”
Spence said local scout leaders told him a project like this has never been proposed, and they’re interested to see how the community responds.
March 29 QubicGames SA:
* Said on Tuesday that joinlty with HBI Ventures sp. z o.o. and Drageus Publishing House sp. z o.o. set new unit Drageus Games
* The company acquired 39.58 pct of stake of a new unit for 47,500 zlotys
* New unit to create and publish science fiction/space games on PC/Mac, iOS/Android platform and console
* The first project of Drageus Games is Mad Carnage game which will have its premiere in 2017
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Mac-Chi launches Enact app for macOS
Mac-Chi has debuted Enact, a macOS productivity app that focuses on simplifying the movement of data. It allows users to format, save, print, or post the clipboard contents to social media.
By dragging text onto the Enact dock icon, users can optionally include a customizable citation when dispatching the text. Users can also directly open a specific tab in Safari by clicking on a status item in the menubar.
Enact requires macOS 10.10 or later. It’s free to download from the Mac App Store (https://tinyurl.com/ybb6gnxk). However, in-app purchases allow you to access “premium” features.
WASHINGTON, D.C., April 20 Mexico's state-owned oil and gas company Pemex plans to form alliances for hydrogen plants at its Madero and Cadereyta refineries that could be ready by the end of the year, Pemex chief executive Jose Antonio Gonzalez said.
Earlier this month, Gonzalez said Pemex was eyeing hydrogen plant tie-ups for certain refineries, without naming which ones.
In February, Pemex said it will partner with France's Air Liquide SA to operate an existing hydrogen plant and build a second one at its Tula refinery.
"We're going to do the same with two more, definitely Madero and Cadereyta," Gonzalez said in an interview in Washington late on Wednesday, just ahead of the IMF-World Bank spring meetings in Washington. (Reporting by Alexandra Alper)
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SUMMARY Kenya Power has listed areas scheduled for maintenance today In case you live in these areas, please prepare accordingly
Kenya Power has listed areas in the country that will experience power outage today.
The scheduled power outages will allow them to run maintenance checks.? ​
The outage is expected to end at around 5:00 pm in the evening.
Nairobi County will be among the counties affected.
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A Yorkshire author has chosen atmospheric Ilkley Moor as the setting for her harrowing new novel.
Sanjida Kay has returned to her hometown to speak about The Stolen Child at the Ilkley Literature Festival this month.
The writer, who grew up in the village of Ben Rhydding, was always inspired by the brooding presence of the moor and was determined to incorporate it into a plot.
The thriller tells the story of a happy family who face the devastation of losing a child when their daughter, Evie, is abducted.
Kay's techniques involve contrasting 'ordinary' life in the Dales town with the mysteries and dark secrets of the wild moorland.
The author, who now lives in Bristol, will speak at St Margaret's Church in Ilkley this Sunday at 4.30pm.
SINGAPORE: An Indonesian maid was on Wednesday (Feb 15) charged with her 78-year-old employer's murder.
This comes two days after wheelchair-bound Madam Tay Quee Lang was found dead in her flat at Block 276 Tampines Street 22 with a knife reportedly lodged in her neck.
Minah, 37, is accused of causing the death of Mdm Tay at about 2.10pm on Monday in the Tampines flat Mdm Tay shared with her husband, who was not home at the time of the alleged killing.
Police said they received a call for assistance at about 2.10pm. When officers arrived at the unit on the fifth floor, they found the woman lying motionless. She was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics.
In court on Wednesday, Minah, dressed in a black and white striped T-shirt, appeared calm as the capital charge was read to her by an interpreter.
She will be remanded for a psychiatric evaluation and will next appear in court on Mar 8.
If she is found guilty of murder, Minah will face the death penalty.
March 31 Restaurant Brands International Inc
* Restaurant Brands - on March 27, 2 indirect units entered into an incremental facility amendment to credit agreement dated as of October 27, 2014
* Restaurant Brands International Inc - incremental amendment provides for incremental term loan in aggregate principal amount of $1.3 billion - SEC filing
* Restaurant Brands International Inc - incremental term loan matures on February 17, 2024
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Last night The String Cheese Incident began a home state three-show New Year's Run at 1st Bank Center in Broomfield, Colorado. The concert showcased an opening set by SCI and a collaborative Big Gigantic Incident set featuring Colorado-based duo Big Gigantic and The String Cheese Incident performing together.
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NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Police in New Jersey say they had to coax a German shepherd on a busy interstate to leave a dead pit bull that it was found lying next to.
New Jersey state police said that troopers responded Thursday morning to a report of two dogs on the shoulder of Interstate 280 in Newark.
The troopers say the pit bull was dead when they arrived. They say the German shepherd didn't want to leave its side, but they were able to coax it into a trooper's car.
Authorities say neither dog was wearing a collar or any identification. The German shepherd was given to a dog rescue.
It wasn't clear how the dog died. The case remains under investigation.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Itfor Inc
* Says it repurchased 800,000 shares at the price of 834 yen per share, for 667.2 million yen in total, through ToSTNeT-3, on Feb. 2
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22 percent of respondents in a surveybelieve Norway should receive more refugees this year than last year, while 39 percent believe we should receive fewer.
In the survey conducted by Ipsos MMI for the newspaperDagbladet, say 31 per cent that Norway should receive about as many refugees as last year.
In July, 260 asylum seekers came to Norway. This is the lowest number in a single month so far this year, showing new figures from the UDI. In total, have 2,624 asylum seekers arrived in Norway this year, It is 650 more than at the same time last year.
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Nairobi — The annual National Prayer Breakfast has kicked off at the Safari Park Hotel in Nairobi on Thursday, bringing together leaders from across government and the political sphere.
President Uhuru Kenyatta and his Deputy William Ruto are at the prayer session, aimed at giving leaders an opportunity to reaffirm their commitment to God and dedicate the nation for divine protection.
The leaders are set to make key statements touching on various issues, including the war against corruption which has lately become President Kenyatta's pet subject.
Opposition leaders Raila Odinga and his running mate Kalonzo Musyoka have also graced the occasion.
Security is tight at the prayer venue in the wake of terror threats and other security challenges as outlined by Police Headquarters in a statement released on Wednesday
The day is meant to enhance reconciliation in the country.
BRIEF-Sonoscape Medical to pay A shares annual div for FY 2016 on June 22
* Says it will pay cash dividend of 0.33 yuan(before tax)/10 shares for 2016 to shareholders of record on June 21
Eddie Rosario swung a hot bat last week as the Twins won six of seven games and Monday he was rewarded for his production.
The left fielder was named American League Player of the Week after hitting .444 with three doubles, four home runs, nine runs batted in and 10 runs as the Twins took four in a row from Milwaukee before winning two of three in Detroit.
Rosario, 25, is hitting .296/.337/.503 with 16 home runs and 46 RBIs in 107 games this season.
The Twins are in second place in the American League Central, five games behind Cleveland. The Indians increased their lead with a 7-3 victory over Boston on Monday night. The Twins were off Monday and open a three-game series against Cleveland on Tuesday at Target Field.
Minnesota entered Monday a half-game back of the Los Angeles Angels for the second wild card spot in the AL. The Angels also were off on Monday.
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Today's Video Remote sensing of water trends yields insight into water quality and quantity
Researchers at Utah State University have used aerial imagery to gain insight into water trends. Their method utilized specialized models to estimate river discharge by matching simulated and observed river width. The research team hopes this approach will help give scientists a better view of what is happening to the quantity and quality of water in smaller river basins.
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Russell Westbrook and Paul George are seeing if they have the goods to become the NBA's next dynamic duo.
The new Thunder teammates are in Los Angeles and had their first workout together, according to ESPN.com.
The workout reportedly included drills and conditioning with fellow Thunder teammates Jerami Grant, Kyle Singler, Semaj Christon and Doug McDermott joining in.
While Westbrook and George were never close friends before free agency brought George to Oklahoma City. After George was dealt from the Pacers, the pair talked on the phone and made strides to get to know each other better.
It's the second time Westbrook as organized a workout for his teammates. George was unable to attend the first one because he already had a vacation planned.
SharkFest is weeklong event on Nat Geo Wild focusing on all things shark. Program topics range from in-depth profiles of individual species (Great White Sharks, Hammerheads, reef sharks) to shark behavior and feature shark experts, scientists and filmmakers throughout.
David Wasserman: “If Democrats were to hold all of the seats we rate as leaning towards them, all 12 of the Toss Ups, and half of the seats in Lean Republican — a big ask — they would still fall two seats shy of a majority.”
“That’s why in addition to an anti-GOP wave, Democrats need a few helpful breaks. The last three times the House switched hands — in 1994, 2006 and 2008 — retirements and scandals in previously out-of-reach districts gave the party out of power critical momentum. GOP Rep. Tim Murphy’s ignominious exit this week may give Democrats a glimmer of hope in very red PA-18, but Democrats could especially use retirements in more marginal districts.”
In this episode of the video blog “Jewelry Scoop with Jagruti”, our editor shows how you to make DIY Rakhis with gold pendants and other art & craft elements. These convertible pendants rakhis will be a lasting gift for your brother & bhabhi this Raksha Bandhan. Pick from religious and contemporary styles.
In our ongoing collaboration, New Jersey-based jewelry stylist Jagruti Bansal gives further insight into the mangalsutra necklace.
TEHRAN, Iran — Iranian state TV is reporting the country's coast guard has detained 21 fishermen and their three boats from neighbouring Arab nations for straying into its territorial waters and fishing rare species.
The Monday report said the traditional boats, known as dhows, had entered Iranian waters near the country's Kish Island in the Persian Gulf. It said the fishermen were handed over to the courts, adding that they had fished rare species of sharks and fish in Iranian waters.
Pupils at a Calderdale school were delighted to receive a Christmas message from Ant and Dec.
Brooksbank School in Elland never expected to receive a reply from the I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here Stars when the sent their festive message.
Ant and Dec.
But Ant and Dec took time out of their filming schedule to wish the pupils a merry Christmas.
A judge in Philadelphia has denied Meek Mill‘s request for the removal of another judge from the rapper’s case.
President Judge Leon Tucker told Mill in a Wednesday hearing that he doesn’t have jurisdiction over the matter. He says only the state Supreme Court can decide that.
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ordered Mill’s release from prison last month where he was serving a two- to four-year sentence on a probation violation related to a decade-old gun and drug conviction.
Mill’s lawyers want Judge Genece Brinkley removed from his case. They allege she’s been waging a vendetta against the rapper, including sending him to prison for the probation violations.
She has strongly defended her impartiality.
Prosecutors say they believe Mill should get a new trial because of questions raised about the credibility of his arresting officer.
After Peter persuades Meg to attend a high school party, he feels both concern and delight for her when she starts drinking at the party.
By Hawaii 24/7 Staff
Fire/rescue crews responded to a 6:45 p.m. alarm Monday (Feb 13) to a structure fire in Hawaiian Ocean View Estates near the intersection of Trade Wind Blvd. and Oceanview Parkway.
Crews arrived to find an unpermitted single story 20×20 foot home engulfed in flames. Firefighters had the fire under control by 7:05 p.m. and it was declared out at 7:55 p.m.
The home was declared a total loss. There was nobody in the home at the time of the fire which is under investigation as to the cause.
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As the first day of spring arrives in Orange County, these 19 photos capture the season changing
A tribute from Ken Ludwig (“Lend Me A Tenor,” “Moon Over Buffalo”) to the great English farces of the 1930s and 1940s, “A Fox On the Fairway” takes audiences on a hilarious romp, which pulls the rug out from underneath the stuffy denizens of a private country club. Filled with mistaken identities, slamming doors, and over-the-top romantic shenanigans, it’s a furiously paced comedy that recalls the Marx Brothers’ classics. A charmingly madcap adventure about love, life, and man’s eternal love affair with golf. Directed by Meghan Sistok. Not recommended for children under 12.
Performances will be held at Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts on April 27 and 28, May 4 and 5 at 7:30 p.m.; and April 29 and May 6 2 p.m.
Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for seniors and students, and $5 for children. They can be purchased at Pocketstone Cafe, Bigfork Drug, Kalispell Grand Hotel. For more information, visit www.bigforkcommunityplayers.com or call 406-518-1170.
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Two men who allegedly murdered Raymond Mhlaba council’s speaker Thozama Njobe are to appear at the Fort Beaufort Magistrate’s Court on Monday.
The 47-year-old Njobe was killed in a hail of bullets in Fort Beaufort in July while she and her colleague Mandla Makeleni were driving from a gathering in New Town.
A second suspect was arrested last Monday while was being treated for stab wounds at Cecilia Makhiwane Hospital.
It is reported that Njobe received death threats before she was gunned down.
Her death has left the Fort Beaufort community and ANC shocked.
It is believed that her death might be related to her fight against corruption within the Raymond Mhlaba Municipality.
The two suspects were arrested in Mdantsane near East London and they will appear in court today for their bail application.
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Aberdeen FC’s application for a £50million stadium complex at Kingsford has been formally approved.
Permission for the development has been officially granted by Aberdeen City Council’s planning department.
The club hopes to begin construction of the 20,000-seater stadium and training facilities near Westhill in June.
City councillors approved the application in January after the plans were put on hold last October.
The Scottish Government later confirmed it would not be called in.
The No Kingsford Stadium Group is seeking a judicial review.
– Another report has confirmed that Rey Mysterio is still in discussions with WWE despite his deal with Aro Lucha. Aro Lucha announced on Saturday that Mysterio has joined the company as a performer and co-owner, but a report yesterday noted that the WWE alumnus is still in active negotiations for a return to the company.
Now PWInsider has corroborated that report, saying that according to “multiple sources” WWE is still moving ahead with negotiations to bring Mysterio back. Aro Lucha is offering fans a crowd-funded way to buy into the proimotion and that Mysterio’s co-ownership looks to be a marketing move to entice fans to invest in the company the way he “has.”
Mysterio had been rumored as a potential opponent for John Cena at WrestleMania, though Cena is still scheduled to face Undertaker at the PPV.
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is saying that “racism is evil” as he condemns the KKK, neo-Nazis and white supremacists as “criminals and thugs.”
He is speaking in the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House after meeting with Attorney General Jeff Sessions and FBI director Christopher Wray about the race-fueled violence Saturday in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Trump has come under fire for his comments Saturday that “many sides” are to blame for the violence. In those remarks, he did not single out white supremacists or any other hate group, even as Republican lawmakers and others in his White House did condemn them by name.
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(WTNH)–The Yale men’s lacrosse team has two regular season games to go. Andy Shay’s team has already wrapped up a share of the Ivy League title.
The Bulldogs play Albany this week, then close at Harvard. With a win over the Crimson, the Elis can close out their first perfect Ivy League mark since the 1956 season.
The players say getting there isn’t a complicated formula.
We just keep getting better every day, we practice on this field and work our hardest, we grind.
“We’re one day at a time, one practice at a time, that’s how we always are. Nothing changes, wouldn’t matter if we hadn’t won a game or won them all.”
“If you honestly do take it one game at a time, it’s a little easier to say then actually do it, if you that, you’ll get better every day.”
The Bulldogs will host in the upcoming Ivy league Tournament.
The Eli’s have won three straight conference tournament titles.
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NEW YORK (AP) — The no-frills supermarket chain Lidl is opening its first wave of stores in the U.S. this summer, ahead of schedule. The Germany-based chain has plans to open up to 100 stores across the East Coast within a year.
The details of the expansion, announced Wednesday, come as Wal-Mart and traditional grocery chains already are seeing a stronger threat from German low-priced retailer Aldi, which is aggressively expanding and now has more than 1,600 U.S. stores. Both offer low prices with a focus on store label products rather than name brands.
The first 20 Lidl stores will be opening in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia, where the company established its first U.S. headquarters in 2015. Originally, it planned to open its first batch of U.S. stores no later than 2018.
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Rescue workers have saved one person and are searching for another six in a collapsed residential building hit by a landslide in northwestern province of Shaanxi.The building was home to 39 people in 11 households. An initial investigation estimated that eight people were missing.Late Monday, a 60-year-old woman was pulled from the rubble. The woman, whose condition is stable, was taken to a local hospital.The local government later confirmed that another resident was actually not in the building when the accident happened.More than 250 police officers, fire fighters, medical workers and volunteers are continuing the search, overseen by Vice Governor Zhuang Changxing at the site.
MESA, AZ - A water main break flooded a Mesa neighborhood on Saturday morning.
Crews are busy working to fix the issue near Rio Salado Parkway and Alma School Road.
There is no word on what caused the water main break or what damage was caused. Several homes are affected by the flooding.
Officials are asking people to avoid the area, including neighborhood street N. Emerson, while they handle the break.
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West (personal) ran three times for 25 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's game against the Raiders.
West was lightly utilized behind Kareem Hunt, but made the most of his workload by scoring on a nice 13-yard run. After dealing with a death in the family, he appears to be back and ready to go the rest of the way. He should give Hunt breathers again next Sunday against the Chargers.
Customer after customer turned up to Starbucks on Wednesday afternoon to get their caffeine fix, only to realize they were locked out.
The coffee chain closed its locations for the afternoon on May 29 to train employees on racial bias, after a Philadelphia Starbucks manager called police on two black men who were waiting for a friend, leading to their arrest.
Even though Starbucks started communicating about its plans more than a month ago, customers were still caught off guard by the closures. PRWeek associate news editor Diana Bradley talked to consumers to get their take on Starbucks’ extreme move.
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A masked gunman held up a North Park gas station Monday morning, police said.
The robbery happened around 6:20 a.m. at the Valero gas station convenience store at Texas Street and University Avenue, San Diego police Officer Dino Delimitros said.
Officers reported detaining a man near the scene who possibly matched the robber's description, but it wasn't immediately clear if he was the robber.
“Initially what we have is, a guy went in with a gun and robbed it,'' Delimitros said. “The loss is undisclosed.''
The suspect was described as a thinly built and roughly 6-foot tall white or Hispanic man in his 40s. He was wearing a black mask over his face and a gray sweatshirt and possibly carrying a dark backpack.
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With its CEO Roger Lynch taking over at Pandora Media, Sling TV (DISH +0.4% ) is rearranging its mangement ranks.
The streaming service is being put under the purview of Dish COO/president Erik Carlson, effective Aug. 31.
Lynch, the first CEO of Sling TV, guided the service through its 2015 launch and built it to an estimated 1.4M subscribers.
"Erik is positioned to fully support and grow our enterprise's portfolio, including our Sling TV asset, as we work to connect 100% of the country through satellite, OTT, wireless and even digital over-the-air offerings," says Dish CEO Charlie Ergen.
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* Handy & Harman Ltd reports first quarter financial results and outlook for 2017
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* Sees fy 2017 sales $896 million to $1.043 billion
* Q1 sales $234.6 million versus $160.8 million
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Greenville city officials said a tree fell onto the Bobby Pearse Community Center.
Officials said the tree crashed through the rough of the center Tuesday.
The community center is located on Townes Street near North Main Park.
There is no word yet on the extent or cost to repair the damage.
FORECAST: Tropical rains to continue with flash flood threat
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BRASILIA May 2 The Brazilian government on Tuesday called the plan for a constituent assembly announced by the president of neighboring Venezuela a "coup" to change the country's political rules to his liking.
"President Nicholas Maduro’s proposal for a constituent assembly is a coup d’état. It is another break with democracy, violating the country’s constitution," Brazilian Foreign Minister Aloysio Nunes said in a statement posted on Facebook.
Nunes said social organizations controlled by Maduro would elect the constituents and draw up a constitution "as he wants it." (Reporting by Anthony Boadle; Editing by Peter Cooney)
A legal battle over the storage of more than 3 million tons of coal ash in Virginia is headed to a federal appeals court.
The case pits the Sierra Club against the state's largest electric utility.
A federal judge ruled last year that arsenic is flowing from a site where Dominion Energy stores coal ash and is polluting surrounding waters. The judge said Dominion violated the U.S. Clean Water Act, but also said the discharge doesn't pose a threat to human health or the environment.
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals will hear arguments Wednesday.
Dominion is appealing Gibney's finding that the company violated the law.
The Sierra Club is asking the court to impose civil penalties and to direct the lower court to order a specific compliance plan.
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) – A former Narragansett Police Department K-9 Officer was arraigned on Friday on a federal grand jury indictment charging him with the transfer of obscene photos to a minor.
Matthew Riley, 50, of Narragansett could face up to 10 years in prison for sending photos and explicit content to a minor in Nebraska.
According to information presented in court, in June 2016 the parents of a juvenile female living in Nebraska reported to Nebraska State Patrol that their daughter had received sexually explicit online communications, including photographs, from a person who claimed to be a 29-year-old physical therapist from Boston.
Nebraska State Patrol was able to link the communications to an Internet address at Riley’s home. Investigators said they retrieved a sexually explicit photograph Riley took of himself and sent to the victim. This information was then sent to the FBI for further investigation.
WASHINGTON, April 28 U.S. regulators on Friday filed civil charges against two former executives at government contractor L3 Technologies over accounting violations that led the company to improperly recognize $17.9 million in revenue from a contract with the U.S. Army.
The Securities and Exchange Commission said that David Pruitt, former vice president of finance in the Army Sustainment Division at L3, plans to fight the charges, while L3's former Army Sustainment Division president Mark Wentlent has agreed to settle related charges.
The company previously settled with the SEC and paid a $1.6 million penalty. (Reporting by Sarah N. Lynch, Editing by Franklin Paul)
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CHICAGO — A 23-year-old man is rebuilding his life in Chicago after his future was upended during a violent encounter while he attended college in Rochester. Northbrook native Nicholas Kollias was a senior at the University of Rochester when he decided to tag along with a friend who was invited to a gathering by a young ...
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SURFSIDE BEACH, SC (WMBF) – A portion of Surfside Beach has been placed under a temporary swimming advisory, according to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control.
A press release stated the affected area is at 16th Avenue North. The advisory was issued after routine sampling showed a high level of bacteria.
Temporary advisory signs have been placed at the impacted area, according to DHEC.
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A fire on Friday night displaced 19 people from their apartments.
Chatham County firefighters responded to the Brandlewood Apartments for a grease fire. Firefighters were able to put the fire out quickly, but four apartment units were damaged. Only one has smoke damage and the others have water damage.
The fire happened in a third-floor apartment.
No one was injured.
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TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas legislators who favor balancing the state budget with a big income tax increase are preparing to test fellow lawmakers’ appetite for such a fix.
The state House was planning to debate a bill Wednesday that would boost personal income taxes to raise more than $1 billion over two years, starting in July. The measure would abandon core policies championed by Republican Gov. Sam Brownback.
The measure has bipartisan support but Republicans in the GOP-controlled House are split.
Kansas faces budget shortfalls totaling nearly $1.1 billion through June 2019. The state has experienced persistent financial problems since Republican lawmakers slashed personal income taxes in 2012 and 2013 at Brownback’s urging.
The bill would end an exemption for more than 330,000 farmers and business owners and boost income tax rates.
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The long and brutal marriage between crime fiction and poison has taken a leading role in some of the world’s best loved whodunnits. But how much truth is there to these tales of arsenic, strychnine and other cunning concoctions? And why do so many the genre’s best-loved authors turn to poison for their plots?
Picking apart three of her favourite pieces of crime fiction, Nicola Davis sits down in the studio this week with Dr Kathryn Harkup – chemist, science communicator, and author of A Is for Arsenic: The Poisons of Agatha Christie – to discuss all this and more.
Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu has hailed his government's narrow win in the constitutional referendum as the birth of a "new Turkey," as many countries have congratulated President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. "As of now, there is a truly new Turkey.
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Pay-TV channel Premier Sports will screen live coverage of the away legs of both Old Firm clubs’ European qualifiers this month.
The first leg of Celtic’s Champions League first qualifying round tie against Alashkert in Armenia next Tuesday, which kicks off at 5pm, has been announced as part of the Premier Sports schedule.
The subscription channel will also show the second leg of Rangers’ Europa League first qualifying round tie against Shkupi in Macedonia on 17 July, again with a 5pm kick-off.
Premier Sports have also secured the rights for live coverage of the away leg of Celtic’s Champions League second qualifying round tie, should the Scottish Premiership title holders progress. If they do, Celtic will play either Valur of Iceland or Norwegian champions Rosenborg on 31 July.
All broadcasters are able to bid for coverage of qualifying ties in both the Champions League and Europa League, before BT Sport has exclusive rights from the final play-off rounds onwards.
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North Carolina man sentenced after deadly shooting in 2016
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina man who fatally shot a man from behind during a 2016 argument has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
The Mecklenburg County District Attorney's Office said in a news release that 49-year-old Shelton Kimble was tried for first-degree murder. He was found guilty as charged Friday.
In January 2016, Kimble and 45-year-old Tyrone Matthew Burch became involved in a physical altercation outside a restaurant in Charlotte.
The fight was broken up, and Burch left the scene on foot, heading down an adjoining street.
Kimble retrieved a revolver from his vehicle, followed Burch and shot him from behind.
Burch suffered five gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene.
MEXICO CITY (AP) – A hurricane warning has been issued for a stretch of the U.S. Gulf Coast from Grand Isle, Louisiana, to the Alabama-Florida border.
The National Hurricane Center in Miami says residents in those areas should brace for possible storm surges amid the expected strengthening of Tropical Storm Nate. The storm battered Central America with rain this week, killing at least 21 people.
The center says the storm is likely to strengthen Friday over the northwestern Caribbean Sea before a possible near-hurricane-strength hit on the Cancun region at the tip of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula.
Forecasters warn that the storm, after crossing open water, could then smash into the northern rim of the U.S. Gulf Coast as a hurricane.
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LONDON — James DeGale announced Wednesday that he has vacated his IBF super middleweight title.
"I have relinquished my IBF title as I look to secure big fights in the final chapter of my career," the 32-year-old DeGale wrote on Twitter.
"This is the final phase of my career where I want to be involved in the biggest fights possible. My team have been working very hard behind the scenes and we've got some exciting news to announce soon."
DeGale became the first British Olympic gold medallist to win a professional world title when in 2015 he outpointed Andre Dirrell in Boston.
Maybe all Genie Bouchard needed to get back on track was a confidence boost.
The 24-year-old Canadian achieved that Monday in a 6-2, 6-2 win over American Allie Kiick in the first round of qualifying at the 2018 Miami Open.
After falling in the opening round at Indian Wells two weeks ago, Bouchard responded with seven aces in a thorough demolition of the world No. 357.
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The 2014 Wimbledon finalist, who currently sits outside of the top 100, still has work to do in order to qualify for the tournament's main draw.
Bouchard will face Sweden's Rebecca Peterson, who beat fifth-ranked qualifier Pauline Parmentier in straight sets, on Tuesday morning for a spot in the opening round.
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A stunt woman has died in a motorcycle accident while filming Deadpool 2 in the Canadian city of Vancouver.
Police confirmed the driver was killed on Monday morning and workplace safety officials were investigating.
Witnesses described how the woman lost control of the bike, jumped a kerb and crashed into a building.
The Marvel Comics sequel stars Canadian actor Ryan Reynolds and has been filming in his hometown of Vancouver, British Columbia, since June.
The Vancouver Sun reported that city centre streets had been closed since last week to film motorcycle and scooter scenes.
The driver may have been filming a scene for the female character Domino, played by Zazie Beetz.
Photographers had spotted Beetz in costume riding a motorcycle last week.
The Beautiful Letdown or TBL is an acoustic-based band named after Switchfoot’s fourth album. Mondo Castro formed the group right after the dissolution of smeinal indie band The Pin-Up Girls/The Pin-Ups, “the first Philippine-based band to sign with a U.S. label.” The band is fronted by Hanah Barreto, a former The Voice constentant under Team Lea. TBL fuses influences from diverse genres such as indie, alternative, new wave, post punk, and pop.
TBL’s single “Where Do I Go” will be launched worldwide this Friday on Spotify, iTunes, Apple Music, and Deezer under Poly East records.
A skydiver suffered what were described as moderate injuries Wednesday, May 30, when he crashed into a wall while landing in Lake Elsinore, authorities said.
Deputies responding to the 20500 block of Cereal Street just before 4 p.m. found a man who was conscious and alert, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department said. He had unspecified moderate injuries, the Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department said.
It’s unclear why the skydiver struck the wall, the Sheriff’s Department said.
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The Mets are heating up!
Some 60 firefighters rushed to Citi Field Wednesday — after flames erupted in a display case in the rotunda near the parking garage.
The case caught fire at around 3:45 p.m., officials said. But sprinklers were automatically activated and the flames were extinguished before FDNY even arrived, officials said.
The cause is under investigation. The Mets are currently on a road trip in Atlanta.
Kolkata, July 4 (IANS) The Narcotics Control Bureau seized 40 kg of ganja (cannabis) from West Bengal’s East Midnapore district and arrested one person, a senior NCB official said on Wednesday.
“The contraband, valued at Rs 6 lakh was seized from a house in Kontai on Tuesday evening. House owner Saktipada Pahari was arrested,” NCB Kolkata Zone head Dilip Kumar Srivastava said in a release.
The contraband, sourced from Odisha, was meant to be smuggled to Kolkata.
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However, a city official says the municipality has recovered from the mysterious introduction of an unknown substance into the city sewer system about a week ago, which is believed to be an isolated event.
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Have you heard of "Operation Empower" , a group of 3rd-7th graders within the Boys and Girls Club of Paris. They rally together to gain leadership skills and are self-starters working to impact the community around them.
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BALTIMORE (WJZ)– Authorities are searching for a missing 52-year-old Baltimore man who was last seen Wednesday.
City police say Milton Blaney Knisley Jr. was last seen in the 4900 block of Eastern Avenue wearing a pale blue hospital gown.
Mr. Knisley is 5-feet, 8-inches tall, weighs about 180 pounds and has a bald head.
Anyone with information is urged to contact 443-984-7385, Southeast District at 410-396-2422 or call 911.
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The Houston Rockets had a special treat in store for a young boy diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor in January.Earlier this week, we introduced you to 10-year-old Leo Mosqueda, of Magnolia.Leo had the chance to meet some of the Rockets players when they visited patients at the hospital where he was being treated.On Thursday night, Leo and his family had the chance to watch the Rockets face off against the Clippers.Leo said he was pretty excited by his adventure at the Toyota Center."I'm here at the Rockets, because of that, I got a suite," Leo said, with a laugh. "And you know how good this feels."Family and friends created a GoFundMe to cover his medical bills.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - BIOTEST AG:
* H1 REVENUE FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS FELL 11 PERCENT TO 247.1 MILLION EUR
* H1 LOSS AFTER TAX -17.8 MILLION EUR VERSUS 7.7 MILLION EUR PROFIT YEAR AGO
* ‍EBIT OF CONTINUING OPERATIONS AMOUNTED TO EUR -20.2 MILLION IN FIRST HALF OF 2017 COMPARED TO PREVIOUS YEAR'S FIGURE OF EUR 33.3 MILLION​
* ‍TOTAL EARNINGS AFTER TAXES (EAT) AMOUNTED TO EUR -17.8 MILLION IN FIRST HALF OF 2017 (SAME PERIOD OF PREVIOUS YEAR: EUR 7.7 MILLION)​
* NOW FORECASTING SALES AT PREVIOUS YEAR'S LEVEL FOR CONTINUING OPERATIONS IN 2017, AFTER PREVIOUS FORECAST LOW SINGLE-DIGIT PERCENT INCREASE IN SALES​
* FY EBIT F'CAST FOR CONTINUING OPERATIONS OF EUR 46-48 MILLION AND CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES OF APPROX EUR 40 MILLION HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY AROUND EUR 25 MILLION TO EUR 30 MILLION​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
An IT worker in Comptroller Scott Stringer’s office was arrested at work Friday after one of his colleges recognized him as a wanted subway creep, officials said.
Raza Qaisar, 59, faces charges of forcible touching for allegedly fondling the backside of a fellow passenger on a No. 7 train Sept. 27, according to cops.
The NYPD on Wednesday released the photo that led to the man’s arrest.
“After seeing the photo in media reports, a member of our staff alerted office leadership, who contacted the NYPD,” a Stringer spokesman said. “We are currently undertaking a review of this matter.”
Qaisar, who earns $53,560 a year, has no prior arrests, police said.
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Perhaps one of the most unusual and surprising shows to open on Broadway in 2017 is a musical adaptation of Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob SquarePants. An international sensation, the long-running cartoon about the adventures of a yellow anthropomorphic sea sponge and his underwater friends living in the city of Bikini Bottom has spawned two movies, video games and theme park rides. Now, SpongeBob’s eclectic world is the source of a delightful new theater production conceived and directed by Tina…
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The Super Bowl is only two days away and sports bars across the valley are feeling the heat. Folks at the beer hunter in La Quinta will go through hundreds of pounds of meat. Now, that might sound like a lot but that pales in comparison to the countless burgers and wings that'll be ordered across the valley on game day.
This is the Cold War between the White House Patron and the Federal Police.
President Trump’s entourage has released a parliamentary report that reveals FBI eavesdropping on a member of candidate Trump’s campaign team during the 2016 presidential election.
This report focuses on investigations into alleged interference by Russia in the US presidential campaign. The reaction of the FBI in this subject that I invite you to follow.
In Brazil, Lula more and more popular according to polls. But the former president may be ineligible due to his involvement with the law. Even if he intends to use all possible remedies including electoral justice.
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This artwork by Donna Grethen refers to the upcoming negotiations between the GOP and Democrats on DACA.
UPDATE 1-U.S. beef speeds to China by air as trade deal ends 14-year ban
CHICAGO, June 14 The first shipment of U.S. beef to China under a new trade deal went airborne on Wednesday, a Nebraska meat company said, just two days after Washington finalized details to resume exports, ending a 14-year ban.
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Kathleen Purvis (left) and Amy Rogers got together for latke lessons. Before you tackle this year’s Hannukah favorite, let Rogers give you a little advice. Diedra Laird dlaird@charlotteobserver.com
Despite the fact that Beyoncé was snubbed in some major categories at this year’s Grammys, as per usual, her performance stole the entire show.
New video, this time with the pesky accompaniment dulled to background noise to highlight Bey’s stellar vocals proves she’s the Queen of the live production.
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SAN DIEGO — San Diego police were investigating the death of a baby Tuesday at a home in the 3100 Minuteman Street in Tierrasanta, an SDPD spokesman said.
The home is located in a neighborhood of military housing.
There are no immediate indications that the fatality, which was reported shortly after 10 a.m., is suspicious, he said.
The age and gender of the child — described only as an infant — are not immediately available.
This developing story wi8ll be updated as more information becomes available.
New Delhi: In a historic judgement, ahead of crucial assembly polls in five states, the Supreme Court on Monday said no politician can seek vote in the name of caste, creed or religion.
Religion can have no role in electoral process, the seven judge Constitution bench said. Seeking vote in the name of religion by the candidate will be dealt under Section 123(3) of the Representation of People’s Act, the apex court ruled.
The top court further stated that election is a secular exercise and thereby its way and process should be followed. The court also said that the relationship between man and God is an individual choice and the state is forbidden to interfere in such an activity.
With Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections expected to be held in February, the SC order can have a huge impact in the sensitive state.
A bunch of PILs were filed before the Supreme Court in the wake of 1995 judgement of the apex court in the Hindutva case, which dealt with electoral malpractices.
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Former Malaysian leader Najib Razak has pleaded not guilty to all charges in corruption case
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The highest paid Chicago athletes were revealed this week and Bill and Wendy break down who they think gets the biggest paycheck. Eddie Izzard is on his “Believe Me” book tour and stopped by the studio before heading to The Athenaeum Theatre for his show tonight. Eddie talks to Bill and Wendy about his book, running marathons and his interest in running for office. With the recent scandals in Hollywood Curt Wagner from TV Show Patrol joins the show to discuss the Harvey Weinstein sexual harassment claims. Finally, Bill and Wendy talk about Trump’s “calm before the storm” comments.
You can find Bill and Wendy on Twitter at @billwendyshow, and on Facebook at Bill Leff and Wendy Snyder. The Bill and Wendy Show airs Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to Noon, plus an online-only bonus hour from Noon to 1 p.m
The second farm accident of the year occurred in South Tipperary yesterday.
A man in his sixties fell from a load of bales and hit his head on impact with the ground.
The accident happened at Castlegrace near the village of Clogheen.
His body was removed to University Hospital Waterford where a post-mortem examination is taking place today.
The first farm accident of the year also happened in county Tipperary when a teenage boy fell from a tractor.
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This August, the U.S. will experience the first total solar eclipse seen from the U.S. coast to coast in nearly a century. Here's how the eclipse works, and why scientists are keeping a close eye on it. Illustration: Heather Seidel/The Wall Street Journal
Astronomers say a total eclipse of the sun later this month, the first to be visible across the continental U.S. in almost a century, will be an experiment in solar physics conducted on a national scale, as citizen scientists join researchers in scrutinizing the star that helps make life on earth possible.
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Birmingham City manager Gianfranco Zola has resigned with the club in danger of relegation to League One.
The Chelsea legend left St Andrew's after Monday's 2-0 defeat against fellow strugglers Burton Albion.
The Italian lost 14 of his 23 games, winning just twice since he replaced Gary Rowett in December.
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Birmingham were in seventh place when he took over and, just four months later, are fighting for their Championship lives with just three games remaining.
Zola chose to fall on his sword after another dour afternoon, which saw the home fans call for his head.
Zola previously managed West Ham and Watford, almost leading the Hornets to promotion to the Premier League before losing to Crystal Palace in the 2013.
Search and rescue crews are responding to Henline Falls after a man fell about 30 feet.
The Marion County Sheriff's Office said they received the report at 5:30 p.m. They believe the man is seriously injured and in need of immediate rescue.
Fire personnel as well as the sheriff's office search and rescue team are attempting to locate the man. Deputies are also requesting help from the Army Air National Guard.
The sheriff's office said no one is with the injured man.
The area searchers are responding to is very remote and it will take awhile for crews to arrive to the location, according to the sheriff's office.
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OCONEE COUNTY, SC (WYFF) - An 18-year-old died from smoke inhalation and burns after his car hit a tree and caught fire on his way home from an after-prom party, according to the Oconee County coroner.
Investigators said the crash happened on Highway 76 around 7:45 a.m. Sunday.
Oconee County Coroner Karl Addis said Cole Wheeler, of Seneca, died after his car ran off the road, went down an embankment, hit a tree and caught fire.
Addis said Wheeler was on the way home from an after-prom party.
Alcohol is believed to be a factor in the crash, but toxicology tests will be done to confirm that, Addis said.
He said a toxicology test will take 4 to 6 weeks to complete.
Wheeler was wearing a seat belt, Addis said.
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Brendan Lavery, 58, was buried under tonnes of mud and sand in front of his partner.
The hearing heard how the 25ft-high cliff had been weakened by high tides.
Mr Lavery’s partner Lynne Tibbert, who was walking with him and their two dogs, said she noticed sand coming down as they walked beside the cliff in Thorpeness, Suffolk, last January.
Ms Tibbert said: “I could see sand coming down and a small hole in the cliff.
“There was a rumble like thunder coming from the cliff. I started to run towards the sea but Brendan was directly underneath the cliff. It sounded like an avalanche.”
1897 — First known U.S. intercollegiate basketball game, Yale beats University of Pennsylvania 32-10.
1911 — National Squash Tennis Association formed (New York City).
1914 — In New Haven, Conn., the first international figure skating championship takes place.
1924 — Stanley Cup: Montreal Canadiens (NHL) sweep Vancouver Millionaires (PCHA) in two games.
1954 — 16th NCAA Men's Basketball Championship: La Salle beats Bradley 92-76.
1965 — 27th NCAA Men's Basketball Championship: UCLA beats Michigan 91-80.
1973 — Roberto Clemente elected to Hall of Fame, 11 weeks after his death.
1985 — Libby Riddles wins the 1,135-mile Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.
1988 — Mike Tyson knocks out Tony Tubbs in two rounds for heavyweight boxing title.
1989 — Peter Ueberroth, the commissioner of Major League Baseball, announces an inquiry is being conducted into gambling allegations concerning Cincinnati Reds' manager, Pete Rose.
Endometriosis can be a debilitating disease and March is Endometriosis Awareness Month. That's why a local photographer is working to unite women in South Carolina who share that same suffering - and it's all starting with a headshot.
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** Nordea Markets has appointed Gaute Ulltveit-Moe to head its equities trading desk in Norway, the bank said in a statement on Tuesday
** He will start his job in August 2017 and lead a team of 10 people
** Ulltveit-Moe has, among other things, worked at Arctic Securities (Reporting by Terje Solsvik)
Suspect, a 66-year-old from Illinois, dies of injuries after police returned fire
Trump leads call for unity while Bernie Sanders calls shooting ‘despicable’
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America was stunned on Wednesday when a gunman opened fire on Republican politicians practising for a charity baseball game near Washington, wounding five people.
The first victim was Steve Scalise, third in line in the Republican leadership in the House of Representatives, who was shot in the hip and crawled across the field, leaving a trail of blood, witnesses said.
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Nabeelah Khan used to think of her skin colour as a disability.
At age 11 she discovered that she was different when her family moved from Ladysmith in KwaZulu-Natal to Johannesburg. She stood out as the only person with an obviously mixed lineage in her new school in Lenasia‚ a largely Indian community in the south of Johannesburg.
Khan’s mother has both Zulu and Indian parentage and her father is Indian.
But Khan is not comfortable being called Indian because that label has caused “a lot pain and difficulty”. That inner conflict started when she was young.
At primary school a fellow pupil told her that her hijab (a head scarf worn by Muslim women) won’t hide the fact that she is a witch.
The Republican-led Senate has voted to block an Obama-era regulation that would prevent an estimated 75,000 people with mental disorders from being able to purchase a firearm.
The 57 to 43 vote to revoke the regulation now sends the measure to President Donald Trump, who is expected to sign it.
The Obama administration rule strengthened the federal background check system by requiring the Social Security Administration to include the names of beneficiaries with mental impairments who also have a third party to manage their benefits.
But critics say the rule was too broad and unfairly stigmatised the disabled.
With a Republican ally in the White House, the GOP has moved aggressively to rescind several late Obama administration regulations.
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President Donald Trump says Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin (mih-NOO'-shin) will soon travel to China for talks as the two global economic powers deal with trade tensions.
Trump says during a White House news conference with French President Emmanuel Macron that Mnuchin will be going to China "in a few days to negotiate on trade." Trump says the U.S. and China are "very serious" and is reiterating plans to impose tariffs up to $100 billion more on Chinese goods.
Trump says the U.S. "will continue unless we make a trade deal." But he adds, "I think we've got a very good chance of making a deal."
Mnuchin has expressed optimism that the countries could avoid a trade war. He met last week with financial officials from China, Japan and Europe.
First, there was Tebowing. Then, we planked. After that came the Harlem Shake, and for about two weeks, nothing was the same. Anything could happen at any time, and our videos on social media were undeniable. Every time the shark was jumped, the Fonz found a Cinnamon Challenge, or a Mannequin Challenge. Now, proving that Conor McGregor is combat sports, his silly warm-up ahead of his open workout for his battle against Floyd Mayweather has gone viral in the most ridiculous way.
It started with WBO, WBC and Ring welterweight champ Terence Crawford (dude was also the lightweight champion from 2014-2015) who is preparing to unify his belts with Julio Indongo’s WBA and IBF titles this weekend. From there, it took off. Now everyone’s jiggling their arms.
I challenge all boxers to the McGregor Challenge @stevennelsonboxing @redder402 @coach_chet_ A post shared by Terence Bud Crawford (@tbudcrawford) on Aug 13, 2017 at 5:49pm PDT
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Cherokee Nation Entertainment, LLC a wholly owned Tribal company of the Cherokee Nation is seeking bids for DSP equipment as specified, NO SUBSTITUTIONS, for a project currently underway at the Will Rogers Downs Cherokee Casino located in Claremore, OK. Bids are due no later than Friday, February 17th at 2:00PM and are to be sent via email to Tina Jones at [email protected]
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FORT MYERS, Fla. Jennie Stout, a nurse in Ocala, Fla., was finishing an afternoon shift when she got a panicked call from home.
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NEW YORK (AP) — A shade of purple inspired by the late superstar Prince and his custom-made Yamaha piano was announced Monday by the icon’s estate.
The royal hue created by the Pantone Color Institute was dubbed “Love Symbol #2,” paying tribute to the graphic Prince began using as his name in 1993 in a testy battle with Warner Bros. Records over ownership of the master recordings of some of his biggest hits. He switched back to Prince in 2000 after his Warner Bros. contract expired.
Prince also used the symbol on the cover of a 1992 album before he took it as a name and it was his signature early on after release of his hit “Purple Rain.”
Prince died in April 2016 at age 57 of an opioid overdose, according to authorities.
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Tom Moore a Philadelphia sports columnist for the Bucks County Courier Times talks about the Super Bowl from the Philadelphia Eagles perspective
Dave Meltzer reported in the latest edition of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter that officials of the sports entertainment company are not happy with the viewership numbers for Mixed Match Challenge on Facebook as it was noted that some key people in the promotion are already sour on the tournament. Here is what Meltzer had to say:
“Mixed Match Challenge dropped greatly in viewership. Even before this week’s numbers came in, we had heard that they were very unhappy about the huge drop from week one to week two and key people were already souring on it.
The second show as really bad. This week’s show felt like a harmless gimmick show but there feels like no important reason to watch.”
Hayley Chambers and Ann Froeschle of the Tongass Historical Museum join us to discuss the “Upholding Balance” exhibit, recent construction and more.
Clay Caudill and his father hopped in their car last night for a long trip east. The class of 2020 tight end was headed to Rutgers, a seven-and-a-half hour drive from his hometown of Mansfield, Ohi...
The JCC Winter Basketball Classic was held Thursday at the JCC Gymnasium in Wilkes-Barre.
The event featured games pitting high school players against college players and college all-stars against senior all-stars.
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Date Filed Monday, October 2, 2017 Case Number 2017MSC229041 Hearing NAME CHANGE HEARING Nov 20, 2017 9:45 AM Filing Code CHGA
Text 2017 MSC 229041—Re: Marie Beth Cervay. Application for name change filed. Set for hearing Nov. 20, 2017 at 9:45 a.m.
March 29 Johnston Press Plc
* FY adjusted 1 revenue (including i from April) down 6.0 pct for period, down 5 pct Q3 and with trends improving, revenues up 1 pct in Q4
* Cost savings of 26 mln stg (excluding acquisitions) for period
* FY statutory loss before tax of 300 mln stg includes non-cash impairment of 223.9 mln stg in H1 and 120.4 mln stg in H2
* I newspaper sales volumes up 5 pct (abc excluding bulks) year-on-year
* Against an industry back-drop which remains challenging, we delivered improved trends in Q4 which have continued into 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom: +91 806 749 1136)
A woman was killed and a man seriously injured in a head-on collision on Hwy 69 over the weekend about a mile north of Lone Oak. State Troopers say a pickup crossed the center line and collided with a passenger car. The driver of the passenger car, 77-year-old Avis Lee Reid, of Emory, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the pickup, 50-year-old Steven Truett Hammons, of Lone Oak, was transported to a trauma center in Plano.
Alicia Goranson, who played Becky in the original Roseanne series and again in the revival, shared her thoughts Wednesday on the show’s sudden demise. Goranson posted on Twitter that she is “devastated by the cancellation”, adding “But more devastating are the effects of hate speech and racism on individuals and society.”
She thanked fans for their support, and concluded by saying “in the spirit of our amazing crew, spread love, not hate!”
Goranson’s fellow cast members Sara Gilbert, Michael Fishman and Emma Kenney spoke out yesterday, all denouncing star Roseanne Barr’s racist tweet, which sparked ABC’s decision to cancel the series, in which she compared former Obama advisor Valerie Jarrett to an ape. Gilbert called Barr’s tweet “abhorrent” while Fishman called the tweet “reprehensible and intolerable.” Kenney wrote that she was “hurt, embarrassed and disappointed,” calling Barr’s comments “inexcusable.”
Aug 14 (Reuters) - MabVax Therapeutics Holdings Inc
* MabVax Therapeutics Holdings Inc announces pricing of registered direct offering
* MabVax Therapeutics - ‍purchase agreements with investors providing for registered sale of about $1.3 million of shares of Series J convertible preferred stock​
* MabVax Therapeutics Holdings Inc - ‍registered direct offering represents about 2,386.36 shares at a purchase price of $550 per share​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Several did almost that on Saturday morning.
The district wide Pinewood Derby was held at the Boys and Girls Club in Terre Haute.
Boy Scouts in local counties made their own wooden cars.
The cars have to be made under a set of rules.
Saturday's competition was to see who had the fastest car.
"We're having a competition today to see who's going to have the fastest cars, and have the bragging rights for a whole year," said Joe Robinson, Pinewood Derby chairman.
Over 90 cars were made for the event.
One scout went home with a trophy, and bragging rights.
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Women’s Health Fitness Director Jen Ator joined us live with mistakes that are preventing you from getting toned. For more information on the mistakes that are keeping you from getting toned, you can pick up the latest issue of Women’s Health Magazine or go to www.womenshealthmag.com
Well before Oregon legalized marijuana, its verdant, wet forests made it an ideal place for growing the drug, which often ended up being funneled out of the state for big money. Now, officials suspect pot grown legally in Oregon and other states is also being smuggled out, and the trafficking is putting America's multibillion-dollar marijuana industry at risk.
An unexpectedly hawkish Federal Reserve could put significant pressure on the price of gold and push the metal to $1200 a troy ounce, some analysts say.
Metal investors have all but priced in expectations that the Federal Open Market Committee will increase interest rates when it concludes its meeting Wednesday, helping send the gold price down 1.65% since last Tuesday.
On Wednesday, weaker-than-expected U.S. economic data...
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If you're getting prepped for Thursday, here is the info you need! The biggest is that the Muni Lot will be CLOSED for three days to get ready for all of the draft party going-ons.
Part of Muni Lot closed for three days for Browns' NFL Draft party https://t.co/ApniHvWeWO — fox8news (@fox8news) April 23, 2018
The draft party is Thursday. Parking spaces in the Muni Lot will be available at 4 p.m. and gates open at 5:30 p.m.
Don't really know what picks we have? Don't worry, here is a cheat sheet.
MINNEAPOLIS - On Monday, the Houston Rockets scored 50 points in the third quarter at Minnesota to take control of Game 4 of their first-round series with the Timberwolves, the same total they produced for the entire first half.
It was the second-highest scoring quarter by any team in the history of the NBA playoffs. The Los Angeles Lakers scored 51 points in the fourth quarter on March 31, 1962, in a loss to the Detroit Pistons.
The all-time record for any game was set by the Buffalo Braves with 58 points in the fourth quarter of a loss to the Boston Celtics on Oct. 20, 1972.
James Harden had 22 points in the third to lead the runaway by the Rockets, who turned a one-point lead into a 31-point advantage over the 12-minute span.
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A man is in hospital after an early morning fire northeast of Regina.
Fire crews responded to the blaze around 7:40 a.m. on Monday. The man was one of the property’s owners. The extent of his injuries is unknown.
The Balgonie Fire Department said there was smoke billowing from the roof of the barn when it arrived.
“The initial suspected cause is a heat lamp that was in the rear of the structure,” said Dave Campbell, chief of the fire department. “It’s a cow-calf operation and they had just delivered a calf early this morning.”
Two cows were killed in the blaze. Two calves were also injured.
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– U.S. Dollar and Equity Markets Face High Risks in the Near Future, with Impact of Deteriorating Domestic-Economic Activity Exacerbated by Domestic- and Global-Political Circumstances
– Residual Squirreling Instincts in Investors: 2017 Circumstances Are More Dangerous Than in 1987
– U.S. Dollar Has Turned Down Year-to-Year
– Continued Headline Economic Slowing and Contraction Ahead
– Physical Holdings of Gold and Silver Offer Store-of-Wealth Hedging, Liquidity, Safety
– July CPI-U Inflation Monthly Gain of 0.11%, Pulled Annual CPI-U Inflation Higher to 1.73% (Was 1.63%), with
CPI-W at 1.64% (Was 1.50%) and ShadowStats at 9.4% (Was 9.3%)
– Softening Annual Consumer Inflation Appears to Have Troughed, Temporarily
– July 2017 Annual Final-Demand PPI Slowed to 1.90% from 1.99% in June
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SHARE COPY LINK Columbia Chief Holbrook and Richland Sheriff Lott are focusing on prolific gun crime offenders to get firearms off the streets of Columbia. Tim Dominick
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Harry Potter actor Christian Coulson is set to star in an indie romance comedy Bite Me.The 38-year-old star will join Naomi McDougall Jones, Naomi Grossman and Annie Golden in the film, reported Deadline.Meredith Edwards is directing the film, which follows 29 -year-old Sarah, who is part of a (real-life) fringe subculture of people who identify as vampires and believe they need to drink blood to stay healthy.The film also features Mahira Kakkar, Harold Surratt, and newcomers Antino Crowley-Kamenwati and Mia Romero.Sarah Wharton, Jack Lechner, and Joanne Zippel are producing the project, which will shoot in New York City this month.
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What do you really want when you check into a hotel?
The lodging industry thinks it knows. The pollsters do, but too often they ask the wrong questions. One recent survey suggested guests crave more technology. (It was sponsored by Oracle.) Another claimed guests desire free Wi-Fi, breakfast and parking. Well, duh.
In this post-summer vacation period, a lot of us are scratching our heads about our last lodging experience and asking, "What were they thinking?"
Rail passengers should buy two or more tickets for a single journey to save money, the rail passenger watchdog has advised.
Transport Focus said the Government and rail firms were taking too long to stamp out rip-off fares, as radical reforms first announced in February which were designed to end the need for fare splitting, will not be introduced until at least 2019.
Trials for simpler tickets began in May and will continue for at least 18 months, the Rail Delivery Group confirmed.
But Transport Focus said the time frame was unacceptable for passengers, and has resorted to recommending fare splitting as one of three key ways to beat rip off fairs in its first official passenger guide to ticketing.
It comes as commuters and other passengers are due to find out today how much extra they will be charged for rail travel in 2018. Regulated rail fares, which are linked to an index of retail...
May 2 Westlake Chemical Corp:
* Westlake chemical corporation announces first quarter 2017 earnings
* Q1 earnings per share $1.06
* Q1 sales $1.943 billion versus I/B/E/S view $1.79 billion
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.83 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Westlake Chemical -Olefins segment reported income from operations of $179.8 million in q1 of 2017, an increase of $30.6 million compared to $149.2 million in Q1 of 2016
* Westlake Chemical Corp- Vinyls segment reported income from operations of $71.4 million in Q1 of 2017, an increase of $9.3 million
* Westlake Chemical Corp- "We also remain focused on our integration activities and are on track to capture significant synergies in 2017" Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
A Halifax community marked the one year anniversary of the homicide of basketball star Tyler Richards on Monday. Global’s Natasha Pace reports.
Three men have been arrested during a Garda operation in Letterkenny today.
Gardai, some of whom were armed, arrested the men on the town’s lower main street at noon today – a car was seized during the operation.
The men are currently detained at Letterkenny Garda Station.
The arrests have been linked to a spate of burglaries along the border.
Former Scottsbluff High School girls golf coach Mike Klein has been convicted of multiple counts of first degree sexual assault of a minor.
There will be no trial for the 62-year-old, after he entered pleas of no contest Friday afternoon to the four Class II felonies in a plea bargain agreement with the prosecution.
The Mitchell man had faced 20 charges, including 15 felonies, in the initial complaint filed in January. Klein could receive up to fifty years in prison on each count when he is sentenced on November 17th by Judge Leo Dobrovolny.
The charges were filed following a lengthy four month investigation by Scottsbluff Police. The investigation began after one of the victims came forward due to the risk to other victims. The second victim was identified in the course of the investigation.
Rielly (arm) is confirmed to be in the lineup Saturday against the Bruins, Kristen Shilton of TSN.ca reports.
Rielly returns from a six-game injury layoff. His lofty rate of production prior to sustaining the ailment (31 points in 47 games) will likely cause fantasy owners to activate him immediately. Look for the B.C. native to slot in on the top pair with Ron Hainsey, which includes significant time on the man advantage.
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During a tour of the Baltic states, Sens. John McCain (R-AZ) and Lindsey Graham (R-SC) called for tougher sanctions against Russia Sunday over hacking allegations.
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“We will be working for much tougher sanctions against Russia,” McCain said. “They attacked the United States of America. The hacking was an attack and it should be treated as such.”
“We strongly urge our colleagues to enact more meaningful and stronger sanctions against Russia because of their attack,” he added.
Graham said he hopes to “make 2017 a year of offense.”
He said in front of reporters, “We believe that [Vladimir] Putin has hacked into our elections in America, that he’s trying to undermine democracy all over the world, and it’s time for new sanctions to hit him hard.”
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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A Sioux Falls mayoral candidate says she’s been the target of several hacking attempts on her campaign and personal email, bank accounts and social media.
Jolene Loetscher filed a formal complaint with the city’s law enforcement last week. Her opponent, Paul TenHaken, denies any wrongdoing.
Loetscher said during a mayoral debate Monday that TenHaken once left her a voicemail alleging he had the tools to hack her campaign. TenHaken acknowledged he has “negative campaign tools,” but said he’s against using that approach.
Minnehaha County Sheriff Mike Milstead says an investigation is underway.
TenHaken says the State Division of Criminal Investigation has cleared him of any wrongdoing.
The two candidates are in the final days of the mayoral race, and will face each other in a runoff election next week.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - AVIC Real Estate Holding Co Ltd :
* Says it adopted new subsidy accounting policy, effective since June 12
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Each bench is uniquely designed by a Kentucky artist and themed around a book written by a Kentucky author. Come mingle with Kentucky's painters and literati! Meet the authors and artists while enjoying cocktails and heavy hors d'oeuvres and listening to Bluegrass music. Ticket prices:$75 per person - $40 per person for Carnegie Center 2018 Books-in-Progress Conference attendees.
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Dalton Lampley, the man accused of driving a garbage truck on the wrong side of the interstate, was indicted in Marshall County on Tuesday.
Lampley was indicted by a grand jury on 11 charges, including three felonies. Some of those charges are:
- Fleeing and evading 1st degree
- Possession of controlled substance
- Drug paraphernalia-
- Wonton endangerment, police officer
- Wreck less driving
- Resisting arrest
- Operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs/ .08
Lampley is accused of driving a Waste Path Garbage truck the wrong way down Interstate 24 through Marshall and McCracken County in March. He also faces charges in McCracken County.
Lampley remains in jail on a $100,000 cash bond.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Mason Resources Corp:
* Mason Resources reports second quarter 2017 results
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The Difference Your Lifestyle Can Make on Your Heart
National Go Red Day for Women aims to get women paying attention to the warning signs and taking better care of themselves
Cardiovascular diseases kill nearly 1 in 3 women each year. Fortunately, we can change that.
Eighty percent of cardiovascular diseases may be preventable with education and action.
Stefanie Engebretson from American Bank & Trust and Karen Starr from Principal Financial Group joined us in studio on Friday to talk about the Go Red for Women initiative.
Lionsgate has dropped an official trailer to the upcoming sci-fi thriller Rememory, starring Game of Thrones’s Peter Dinklage who gets inside the minds of others to investigate a murder. Directed by Mark Palansky, from a script he co-wrote with Michael Vukadinovich, the pic is slated for release August 24 on Google Play, followed by a theatrical bow September 8 from Lionsgate Premiere.
The film explores the mysterious death of visionary scientific pioneer Gordon Dunn shortly after the unveiling of his newest work: a device able to extract, record and play a person’s memories. Dinklage’s character steals the machine and uses it to try and solve the mystery, beginning an investigation of memories that lead him to unexpected and dangerous places.
Julia Ormond, Martin Donovan, Henry Ian Cusick, Evelyne Brochu, and the late Anton Yelchin co-star in the film, which was roduced by Daniel Bekerman and Lee Clay.
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Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday commissioned the new headquarters church of the Deeper Life Bible Church in Lagos amidst colourful celebration.
The general superintendent of the church, Pastor William Folorunsho Kumuyi and his wife, Sister Esther received the vice president who was a special guest at the commissioning ceremony of the magnificent Gbagada Church.
The Deeper Life Bible Church is said to be the single largest church in Africa, with branches across the country, Africa and other continents of the world.
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DEL MAR, Calif. — Long shot Puig finished second in his career debut at Del Mar, with Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig supporting the horse on Twitter.
Puig lost by 3 1/4 lengths in the $60,000 fifth race on Sunday at the seaside track north of San Diego. He paid $17.80 and $9.60 at 32-1 odds under jockey Santiago Gonzalez.
The Kentucky-bred colt earned $12,000 in the 6 1/2-furlong race. He is trained by Scott Hansen and owned by Gary Broad.
Puig of the Dodgers re-tweeted a photo of the horse leaving the paddock before the race.
CALGARY — The Alberta government says it is opening more detox beds and adding new treatment programs to help people addicted to opioids such as fentanyl.
Associate Minister of Health Brandy Payne says the expansion means more than 2,000 additional people will have access to treatment options.
The province is also expanding paramedic and mobile outreach teams in Edmonton and Calgary to help link people at risk of opioid overdoses to the help they need.
Speaking in Calgary, Payne said eight new detox beds are to be opened in the city and an additional $2.2 million is being provided for medically assisted addiction treatment.
She says the Edmonton region is receiving an additional $2.4 million to enhance treatment services.
Government numbers show 241 deaths from apparent fentanyl drug overdoses in Alberta to the end of June compared with 584 deaths for all of 2016.
The expanded services are to be available by the end of this month.
Decatur police were searching the area near Decatur Morgan Hospital this morning after reports that two of three inmates who escaped from Decatur Work Release Center were spotted in the hospital's parking deck. [JOHN GODBEY/DECATUR DAILY] Decatur police were searching the area near Decatur Morgan Hospital this morning after reports that two of three inmates who escaped from Decatur Work Release Center were spotted in the hospital's parking deck.
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Ravel Morrison has scored four goals in 23 appearances this season
Morrison was born in Manchester but is eligible to play for Jamaica through his mother.
Morrison was once part Manchester United’s successful FA Youth Cup side that also included Jesse Lingard and Paul Pogba.
Former Manchester United captain Rio Ferdinand revealed that Morrison was one of the most naturally gifted players he had ever seen and bemoaned a poor attitude as to why the midfielder hasn’t fulfilled his potential.
The former England under-21 international made his United debut aged just 18 in October 2011 but subsquent off-field controversies were a huge setback.
BALTIMORE (WJZ) – Police in Maryland are warning people not to share a video circulating on social media that appears to include child pornography.
The viral video reportedly depicts an underage girl performing oral sex on a man.
Maryland State Police and the Maryland Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force issued a statement Saturday reminding people that distributing child porn is illegal.
“If this video should be shared with you, do not share it with anyone else via email or social media. Instead, delete the video and make sure you report the video to your social media or internet service provider immediately,” police wrote.
Anyone with investigative information on the identity of the child or suspect in the video should contact Maryland State Police at 410-653-4200.
Agencies in multiple states, including Maryland, are investigating and working to determine the video’s origins.
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Celtics guard Kyrie Irving will miss Monday night's game against the Bulls with a left quadriceps contusion, the team announced.
Irving was held to 16 points in Boston's win Sunday night in Detroit, well below his season average of 23.7 points per game. He went scoreless in seven minutes of action in the fourth quarter.
The Celtics (23-5) are a bit banged up as they face the hapless Bulls (5-20). Forward Marcus Morris will miss his second straight game with a left knee issue, and forward Al Horford is listed as questionable with a knee contusion.
Irving has missed only one other game in his first season with the Celtics, on Nov. 12 after suffering a fractured bone in his face in the previous game.
Fabian Delph has flown back out to rejoin the rest of the England squad at the World Cup following the birth of his third child.
The Manchester City midfielder returned home from Russia to be with wife Natalie straight after the 1-0 loss to Group G rivals Belgium, meaning he missed Tuesday's dramatic last-16 tie with Colombia.
England will face Sweden in the quarter-finals following their 4-3 shoot-out success, with Eric Dier converting the winning penalty in Moscow.
Alongside an Instagram picture of him sat on a jet, Delph wrote: ''I’ve just experienced the most amazing 24 hours.
"Watching my brothers come through a tough game both mentally and physically, I kicked every ball and felt every bit of emotion with the players, staff and fans.
''At 07:52, Me, my wife and two beautiful daughters welcomed there [sic] baby sister into the world. I can't put into words the happiness and gratitude I’m feeling ... Back to Russia now.''
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge has ruled against the Trump administration’s decision to end a program protecting some young immigrants from deportation.
U.S. District Judge John D. Bates in Washington says the Department of Homeland Security’s decision to rescind the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program “was unlawful and must be set aside.”
Bates is giving DHS 90 days to “better explain its view” that DACA is unlawful. After that, he says, DHS “must accept and process new as well as renewal DACA applications.”
DACA temporarily shielded from deportation so-called Dreamers — immigrants brought illegally to the U.S. as children. President Donald Trump announced last year that he would end the program.
Bates’ ruling Tuesday night comes in a pair of cases whose lead plaintiffs are the NAACP and Princeton University.
Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson weighed in with this tweet:
People across the city were coping with an excess of water late in the day.
Heavy rains sent water pouring through the roof of the concourse underneath the Fairmont Hotel at Portage and Main.
The rain came through the roof around 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, knocking out ceiling panels and soaking the carpet.
Drivers also encountered difficult driving conditions due to the sudden downpour.
FLOODING: The Jubilee Underpass is full of water. Please take it slow under the bridge. Delays are building fast #traffic #winnipeg — Trafficnet Winnipeg (@TRAFFICwinnipeg) May 30, 2018
On Pembina Highway, water covered the road and quickly filled the Jubilee Underpass.
There are reports that as much as 60 mm fell in some parts of Winnipeg, including in the Tuxedo area, Linden Woods and Headingley.
Passengers of a crashed ferry clung to the vessel overnight as poor weather slowed rescue efforts. The captain ran the vessel into a reef off the island of Sulawesi after it started taking in water and sinking. Amiruddin, the chief of the South Sulawesi search and rescue agency, said there were 164 people on the vessel including crew and 130 survived
Story highlights Ambassador was said to be only lightly wounded at the time of January 10 attack
Attack on Kandahar governor's compound resulted in more than two dozen casualties
(CNN) The United Arab Emirates' ambassador to Afghanistan, injured last month in a bombing while on a humanitarian mission, has died from his wounds, the UAE Ministry of Presidential Affairs said Wednesday, according to the official Emirati news agency WAM.
"(The Ministry) of Presidential Affairs mourns the righteous son of the nation, Juma Mohammed Abdullah al-Kaabi, who was martyred following injuries he sustained in a terrorist explosion in Kandahar," a statement said.
At the time, reports suggested Kaabi and Azizi were only lightly wounded.
The explosion killed 12 people, including five Emirati humanitarian workers, and wounded 14 others, WAM reported the day of the blast.
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Cape Breton Regional Police are reporting that the man was found inside the duplex by police and fire fighters not long after they responded to the report of a fire at 1:02 a.m. The man was removed from the building and transported to the Glace Bay Hospital by EHS, where he died from his injuries. Police say he was the only person in the residence.
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SUB-BIDS REQUESTED Tigard High School Modernization RFP for Abatement/Demolition MEP-FS Pre-Construction/Design-Assist Services Bids Due: 12/15/17 at 2PM Approximately 153,000 GSF combination of both new construction and renovation work to the existing Tigard High School campus located 9000 SW Durham Rd., Tigard, OR 97224 in Tigard, Oregon. LCG PENCE is bringing Demolition / Abatement, MEPFS subcontractors on board early for design-assist. The ...
The legalization of sports betting has now been cleared by the United States Supreme Court to be decided by each individual state. Since 1931, sports betting has been contained to the State of Nevada only. A successful lawsuit by the State of New Jersey in the U.S. Supreme Court has now opened the way for sports betting to be legalized in the 49 other states.
OK, so Jon Snow is engaged to his Wildling lover Ygritte—yes, Kit Harington and Rose Leslie are a real-life couple and they're really getting married.
So if the Winterfell hottie is taken, what about the other Game of Thrones hunks? Thirsting for Jaime Lannister? Or Daario Naharis? Or Khal Drogo (may be RIP)? Too bad.
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, who plays Jaime, has been married to Greenlandic actress and singer Nukâka since 1998. They have two daughters together.
Michiel Huisman, aka Game of Thrones' Daario Naharis, is married to Dutch actress Tara Elders, with whom he shares a daughter.
Jason Momoa, who played Khal Drogo, and wife and actress Lisa Bonet will celebrate their 10-year anniversary this November. They share a son and daughter and he is also the stepfather to her and ex Lenny Kravitz's daughter, actress Zoë Kravitz.
As if they need persuading, Belvedere vodka is launching a James Bond-theme ad campaign to get New Yorkers to drink more martinis. The tie-in with the latest Bond film, “Spectre,”...
The World F amous Harlem Globetrotters are celebrating their 91st anniversary with a World Tour that stops down at Barrie Molson Centre this Wednesday night.
One of the most prolific ball handlers for the Harlem Globetrotters Herbert “Flight Time” Lang was recently at our south end Barrie studio in conversation about his experiences on television’s “Amazing Race”, “Hell’s Kitchen,” “The Bachelorette,” Disney XD’s “Kickin’ It,” “TODAY,” “Good Morning America,” “The Price is Right,” “Cupcake Wars” and “Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader?”
You’ll get a chance to see Flight Time and all of the high flying crazy antics the Harlem Globetrotters bring to the BMC on Wednesday night. For tickets and info click here.
Hear Flight Time Lang at ROCK 95 discussing shooting hoops with Barack Obama, meeting the Pope and the Globetrotter’s anti-bullying message by clicking here.
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It is an ambition of every Indian filmmaker and actor to make a film on Mahabharata. From Bollywood actors, Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan , to director SS Rajamouli and many others have expressed their desire to make a film on this timeless epic.
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There are on the WGN-TV Chicago story from 14 hrs ago, titled Chicago girl, 11, dies after shot in head over the weekend. In it, WGN-TV Chicago reports that:
On Saturday night, Takiya Holmes was sitting in a minivan with her family near 65th and King Drive, when someone started shooting. Takia is the cousin of Andrew Holmes, a well-known community activist.
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(Reuters) - U.S. drugmaker Merck & Co Inc (MRK.N) reported a bigger quarterly loss on Friday, partly due to a $2.6 billion charge related to recent changes to the U.S. tax law.
The company said its research and development expenses fell 56 percent to $2.06 billion in the quarter.
Merck’s net loss attributable widened to $872 million, or 32 cents per share, in the fourth quarter, from $594 million, or 22 cents per share, a year earlier.
One person is dead after a one car crash in Jo Daviess County Friday night.
The Jo Daviess County Sheriff's Office says a car was traveling east on U.S. Route 20 west around 7:45 Friday night when it left the roadway, struck a sign and went down an embankment striking several trees. The car then caught on fire.
The driver was dead when police arrived to the crash scene which was located about a quarter mile east of West Longhollow Road.
The driver has not been identified yet.
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Bitcoin was up around 7 per cent in 24 hours.
Bitcoin rose to $8,997 on Saturday morning, according to CoinDesk data.
This latest rebound in price marks what appears to be an end to a severe sell-off, which saw a decrease of $100 billion in the cryptocurrency markets and sent bitcoin below $8,000 for the first time since November.
This comes amid tougher regulations on the cryptocurrency markets.
India's Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said the country wants to "eliminate" the use of digital currencies in criminal activities.
Despite the rebound yesterday, a lot of the currencies are still way off their all-time highs.
A body was found by workers Monday morning in Morgan County, and the incident is being investigated as a homicide.
The body of a man was found in a garage in the 19000 block of U.S. 34, according to the sheriff’s office.
The property, along the west side of Saunders Road, where the discovery was made has been vacant for several years. A demolition crew found the corpse.
An autopsy is scheduled Tuesday, and investigators hope to determine an identity, cause of death and how long the body had been there.
Investigators were at the scene Monday for about four hours.
Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call investigators at 970-867-2461.
CBS Sports analyst Dan Fouts calls into the "Rich Eisen Show" and talks about how the Raiders will have to adapt with QB Derek Carr out.
With the start of a new year comes new laws, and in Tennessee one of those applies to craft beer breweries. "The Belgian Dubbel is a Belgian style beer," said Bar Manager Alex Chase.
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A lorry has been robbed at gunpoint by two masked men on the A12.
At around 11.30pm last night (Monday April 23), the two men, dressed in dark clothing with their faces covered, approached a lorry parked in a lay-by on the southbound carriageway near to Little Braxted Lane, Rivenhall End.
One of the suspects, who was described by the driver as being around five foot six inches tall and in his early to mid-30s, threatened the lorry driver with what was believed to be a handgun, whilst the second man broke into the trailer.
No one was injured during the incident and investigations are ongoing into whether anything was stolken.
Police are now calling for witnesses or anyone who was driving in the area at the time and has dashcam footage to contact Dc Joanne Barlow-Truss on 101 quoting incident 1314 of April 23.
You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Ottawa Police want the public's help to locate a woman missing since the middle of March.
Maranda Lynn George-Morrisson, 26, was last seen March 15 near Murray Street, and her family is concerned for her safety, police said.
She's described as an Indigenous woman between roughly five-feet-three-inches and five-feet-four-inches tall. She weighs approximately 130 pounds and has long hair and brown eyes.
She has a tattoo just below her neck with the words, "Not lucky just blessed."
Anyone with any information is asked to call the Ottawa police at 613-236-1222 ext. 2355.
The Boston Red Sox acquired Addison Reed at the Major League Baseball trade deadline to bolster the back end of their bullpen, but the right-hander hasn’t exactly lived up to the hype.
In 4 1/3 innings since joining the Red Sox, Reed has allowed five runs on four hits with two walks. Boston manager John Farrell knows what Reed is capable of, though, and believes the reliever still is getting acclimated to a new setting.
To hear Farrell break down Reed’s struggles and transition to the Sox, check out the video above from “Red Sox Gameday Live,” presented by DCU.
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Perez suffered a right lat strain in a minor-league game Sunday.
Although it's not expected that Perez will need surgery at this point in time, he's due for an extended absence as his recovery timeframe is estimated to be at least 12 weeks. Once he's healthy, Perez will likely report to Double-A Erie. A more definitive return date for the 20-year-old righty should become available as his rehab progresses.
Ansonia police arrested 10 students Wednesday morning after a fight broke out at the high school.
Jaisaan Lovett graduated from University Preparatory Charter School as the first black valedictorian. The principal barred him from giving a speech because of their "numerous run-ins." So, the city's mayor broadcast his speech over her official YouTube page. USA TODAY
Phillips (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Titans, Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald reports.
Phillips was able to put in full practices Wednesday and Friday, so it looks like he's trending toward playing as the weekend approaches. Look for him to fill his usual starting role alongside Ndamukong Suh in Week 5.
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The State Committee on Deals of Refugees and IDPs has organized a visit of diplomatic representatives of foreign countries and heads of international organizations accredited in Azerbaijan to the liberated Jojug Marjanli village in Jabrayil district.
During the trip, the diplomats will view atrocities committed by Armenians in Jojug Marjanli village.
The visit was organized under the instructions of President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev.
Diplomatic representatives of foreign countries and heads of international organizations in Azerbaijan visit Jojug Marjanli
Please remember to schedule your irrigation system to only water on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays before 9:00 AM and after 6:00 PM, limit 10 minutes per station.
Although the Governor had lifted the drought state of emergency on April 7, Arcadia’s local groundwater supply is still in a stage of recovery despite recent winter rains. Please help the City conserve water and make sustainability a lifestyle. For more information, visit the City’s water conservation page here or contact mjiang@ArcadiaCA.gov
When Tim Murray, director at Moxon Architects, took on the task of renovating this Victorian townhouse in southeast London, the garden was full of beautiful ferns. In addition to renovating the whole house, Murray was asked to improve the connection between the home and garden to make the most of the...
– According to cagesideseats.com, the new speculation is that WWE is trying to book Roman Reigns like a cool heel in the hopes fans would then cheer him like a babyface.
– Here is the preview for tonight’s episode of NXT TV. Make sure to join 411 tonight at 8PM ET for our live coverage of the show…
* Johnny Gargano vs. EC3
* Kairi Sane vs. Vanessa Borne
* The Mighty vs. Heavy Machinery
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Mr. Michael Joe Buckles, age 64, of Burkesville, Ky. passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2016 at NHC Health Care Center in Glasgow, Ky. He is survived by his wife, Donita Lynn Evans Buckles of Burkesville, Ky., his children, Timothy Buckles of Burkesville, Ky., Lorraina Henley of Glasgow, Ky., Jalena Wilson of Glasgow, Ky. and Aiden Buckles of Burkesville, Ky., Four grandchildren and Two great-grandchildren also survive. Funeral services for Mr. Michael Joe Buckles will be conducted on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. in the Memory Chapel of Norris-New Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Tuesday January 3, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. until the funeral hour. Norris-New Funeral Home of Burkesville, Kentucky is honored to be in charge of all funeral arrangements.
02/02/18: Immigration, ideas and ice cream
This week, we take on three of the most important I's in life: immigration, ideas and, of course, ice cream. We dive into an online program businesses use to check someone's immigration status and look at its successes and pitfalls. Plus, ever wondered what it takes to patent an idea? We try to do just that with a dog translator. Also, we speak with a Ben & Jerry's "flavor guru" about working as an ice cream taste tester (dreams can come true). And a farewell to Janet Yellen, with a look at her legacy and the path she paved for female economists.
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Wearable audio-tech innovator SUBPAC has announced FEEL SUBPAC, an online platform for physical audio culture.
For those unfamiliar, SUBPAC is a wearable technology that allows users to feel sound by transferring low frequencies through the body, providing an enhanced and immersive media experience and taking away the need for a traditional subwoofer—a big advantage for bedroom producers.
The interactive FEEL SUBPAC platform will feature exclusive music by bass heavyweights Pinch, Kode9, Ikonika, Plastikman, dBridge & Skeptical, Calyx and TeeBee, Dada Life, Taso, and Ash Koosha—all of which were made specifically with the SUBPAC experience in mind.
Alongside the launch of FEEL SUBPAC, you can stream Pinch's "Ya See" in full via the player below. Later this month, Pinch is also set to release Man Vs. Sofa, his album alongside Adrian Sherwood—the album will be a joint release by Sherwood's On-U Sound and Pinch's Tectonic Recordings.
Calgary police are looking for two men in connection with a serious hit and run crash in northwest Calgary on Tuesday night.
Police say that a stolen Ford F-150 was being driven at a high rate of speed in Northmount, hitting a number of vehicles in its path.
The truck eventually slammed into an Associated Cab with a driver and two passengers inside.
The pair of suspects fled the heavily damaged truck.
The cab driver and the passengers were sent to hospital as a precaution.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police.
NEW YORK (WATE) – Police are looking for a group who attacked a New York Clerk with avocados and bananas.
New York Police Department released surveillance video of the incident Tuesday in hopes of finding the two men. The attack happened on Memorial Day.
The 21-year-old clerk was behind the counter at Stadium Gourmet Deli at the time. Officers said the suspects got angry when the deli worker, who didn’t speak English and couldn’t understand them when they ordered food.
Video shows the two men repeatedly throwing avocados and bananas at the employee. They also smashed watermelons and threw other items before leaving the store.
The victim suffered a broken jaw along with fractures and a cut to his face. He was taken to Lincoln Hospital in serious, but stable condition.
Southampton have sacked manager Claude Puel with immediate effect.
The Frenchman took over at St Mary's last summer and guided Saints to the EFL Cup final, where they lost to Manchester United, and an eighth-placed finish in last season's Premier League.
But the board has opted to make a change, dismissing the former Lyon and Nice boss. A statement from Southampton said the club had "terminated the contract of Claude Puel with immediate effect".
It continued: " Everyone at Southampton would like to express our thanks to Claude for his hard work and commitment this year.
"The highlight of the season was a memorable day at Wembley in the EFL Cup final, a day our fans will always treasure. We wish Claude well for the future.
"The search for a new management team is under way.
"We are confident that we will find the right fit in line with the long term vision of the club."
I have been walking
Through the holiday season
As if from the inside
Of an ice tunnel
I see cheerful lights
I hear joyous voices
I smell pine
But everything is muffled, remote
I experience these sensations
From a distance
As I trod Locust Walk
On my way to my
Sterile subterranean office
I know that I will yet again
Spend too many hours
Trying to wrestle
My focus, attention span
Back onto work
Deadlines looming
My thoughts too easily
Wander away into ether
Other commuters
Look as though they
Are on another plain
Of existence
Our colors, our vibrancy
Do not match
No look of recognition
No acknowledgement
As we pass each other
They are like ghosts
Drifting by on the cobblestones
It occurs to me
That perhaps it is I
Who has become
The ghost
Washed out
Stretched thin
Rendered transparent
Insubstantial
Liable to disintegrate
Become completely
Incorporeal
If strong enough winds blow
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FILE - In this Sept. 26, 2017 file photo, downed power lines and debris are seen in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico. Exactly six months after being hit by the hurricane the U.S. territory is still struggling to recover from the strongest storm to hit the island in nearly a century. Gerald Herbert, File AP Photo
FILE - In this Friday, March 2, 2018 file photo, keeper Zachariah Mutai attends to Fatu, one of only two female northern white rhinos left in the world, at the Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Laikipia county in Kenya. Scientist say they're several steps closer to perfecting a method for stopping the extinction of northern white rhinos. Writing in the journal Nature Communications, researchers said Wednesday, July 4 they’ve succeeded in creating embryos using frozen northern white rhino sperm and eggs from a southern white rhino. Sunday Alamba, file AP Photo
Opimian Wine Club CEO Frank Ianni joins Global’s Laura Casella to talk about Canada’s largest private wine club and the benefits wine lovers can enjoy as part of the club.
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Chuma Okeke's third straight double-double capped Auburn's trip to Italy.
The true freshman forward had 10 points and 20 rebounds to lead the Tigers to a 104-58 win over the Italy All-Stars in Costa Masnaga on Monday.
Auburn led 30-8 after the first quarter and 60-22 at halftime with nine players scoring thanks to 16 assists on 19 field goals.
The Tigers led 86-39 after the third and emptied the bench in the fourth in the last of a four-game trip to Italy.
Auburn previously defeated Stella Azzurra, BC Silute of Lithuania and Veneto Select.
The Tigers return to the Plains on Wednesday.
The New England Carousel Museum is a Blue Star Museum which is collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and museums across America. Each summer since 2010, Blue Star Museums have offered free admission to the nation’s active-duty military personnel and their families, including National Guard and Reserve, from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.
This year the New England Carousel Museum is extending the Blue Star campaign to include all First Responders including all firefighters, police officers, and EMTs who visit the museum and their immediate families.
The Carousel Museum is open Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. The museum is located at 95 Riverside Ave., Bristol. For more information, call (860)585-5411 or go online at www.thecarouselmuseum.org.
Baku. 2 March. REPORT.AZ/ Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia Federation keeps working contacts with the parties to the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.
Report informs, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said at a briefing commenting on recent clashes on the contact line of Azerbaijani and Armenian troops.
"You know the principled position of Russia, which is aimed at a peaceful settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. This principled position was fixed also in the documentary. We adhere to it", she added.
YEREVAN, MARCH 20, ARMENPRESS. The Palestinian president on Monday called the U.S. ambassador to Israel a "son of a dog" in an angry rant against the Trump administration, signaling new trouble ahead for an expected U.S. peace proposal, ABC News reported.
In an address to Palestinian officials, Mahmoud Abbas pre-emptively rejected the White House peace proposal, which is still being developed.
In his speech, Abbas criticized the U.S. recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital, the American plan to move its embassy to the city and the cutoff of hundreds of millions of dollars in aid to the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees.
He also condemned Ambassador David Friedman's close ties with the West Bank settler movement, describing him as a "son of a dog."
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A man whose wife and teenage son were allegedly stabbed to death by a homeless man who they had helped has spoken for the first time about how the family "always helped others".
Speaking for the first time since the attack in Stourbridge, West Midlands, last month, Peter Wilkinson paid tribute to his "absolute angel" wife Tracey, a 50-year-old former ballroom dancing champion, and their son Pierce, 13, who were killed.
Mr Wilkinson, 47, was also stabbed repeatedly in the attack on March 30. His 18-year-old daughter, Lydia, was away at Bristol University where she is a student at the time.
Mr Wilkinson spent a fortnight at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham. On Sunday, he and Lydia attended West Bromwich Albion's Premier League match against Liverpool where players and fans held a minute's silence to honour the victims.
CLINTON, SC (WBTV) - The Dean’s List at Presbyterian College is composed of students who have earned between a 3.3 and a 3.9 grade point average.
Presbyterian College wanted to announce the following students from the Charlotte-area who made the Dean’s List during the Spring 2018 semester:
Ms. Megan Elizabeth Archer, of Charlotte
Mr. McKay Jeffrey Dula, of Weddington
Ms. Mallory Elizabeth Hopkins, of Monroe
Ms. Melinda Kathleen Moore, of Charlotte
Mr. Austin Michael Paradis, of Charlotte
Ms. Megan Anne Petralia, of Concord
Presbyterian College is located on a 240-acre campus in Clinton, between Columbia and Greenville.
For more information about Presbyterian College, visit their website.
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Ex-NFL Player Agrees To Stop Plugging Concussion Biz
Former NFL running back Fred Willis has agreed to stop certain communications with fellow retired athlete class members impacted by a concussion litigation settlement in Pennsylvania federal court after class counsel accused him of spreading false information ...read more
U.S. 90 east overpass near PPG Drive
The U.S. 90 east overpass near PPG Drive remains closed following an accident early Monday morning.
DOTD said the area will be closed from 8:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. for repairs.
Traffic congestion is minimal at this time.
If possible, please find alternate routes.
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Footage of the man who shot dead two police officers and a civilian in the Belgian city of Liège shows him walking around with two guns.
Howard scored 12 points on 6-of-8 shooting to go along with 11 rebounds, two assists and one block across 32 minutes during Friday's 133-126 win over the Pacers.
Howard was quite efficient from the field, but he posted one of his quieter games of the season in terms of shot attempts and curiously didn't make a single trip to the foul line. He collected double-digit rebounds for the 14th straight game but still came away under his season average in that department. Howard continues to rake in the boards on a consistent basis, but this performance was a reminder that his role at the offensive end isn't quite as bankable.
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Police investigating the death of a woman while on a boating holiday in Fermanagh have released a photograph of her as part of an information appeal.
Lu Na McKinney, originally from China, died after entering the water at Devenish Island on Lough Erne in April.
Her husband Stephen McKinney appeared in court earlier this month charged with her murder, which he denies.
Police want to hear from anyone who knew the mother-of-two or had contact with her in the months before she died.
Mrs McKinney, 35, and her family lived in Convoy, County Donegal, and police on both sides of the Irish border are investigating her death.
PSNI Det Insp David McGrory said: "Police are issuing a photograph of Mrs McKinney in the hope that people will come forward with any information they have about her."
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A media company based in Texas is buying 16 daily newspapers in Ohio along with several weeklies and a daily paper in West Virginia. Terms of the deal aren't being released, but the company says all employees at the newspapers will keep their jobs.
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Mon, Jan 2: A group of Vancouver residents held an impromptu hockey game on a street near John Oliver Secondary School on Sunday.
× New law gives bike riders more respect
If you’re a bike rider, there’s a new Illinois law that benefits you.
The new measure amends the state vehicle code, by giving cyclists the same right-of-way automobile drivers enjoy.
In essence, it says bikes are vehicles, too.
The bill is called Dennis’ Law; it was named after Dennis Jurs, who was hit and killed by a driver in Hampshire.
Silver Alert issued for New Haven girl, 13
NEW HAVEN — A Silver Alert has been issued for Natalie Robinson, 13.
Natalie is a black female with red hair and brown eyes. She is 5 feet 2 inches tall and weighs about 110 pounds.
Natalie was last seen Tuesday, wearing a long-sleeve, black shirt with a flower pattern; a white undershirt, and blue shorts.
Anyone with any information on Natalie’s whereabouts should call police at 203-946-6316 .
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Indian River High School held their Graduation on Tuesday May 29th with 180 students in the Class of 2018 getting their diplomas at the school near Dagsboro. Chuck Snyder, Special to the News Journal
LONDON (AP) — London fire commissioner says authorities don't expect to find anyone else alive after high-rise fire.
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"The well-being of our members is of utmost importance to us always, and especially when we make the difficult decision to close a facility," said HHT President Vincent Paul Berger. "We're committed to helping our Colville members who are impacted transition to new roles.
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Eagle Butte Man Sentenced For Spitting On Federal Officer
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) – An Eagle Butte man has been sentenced to seven months in custody for spitting on a federal officer.
The U.S. attorney’s office says 29-year-old Matthew Dupris spit on an officer while being arrested in May 2017 for violating conditions of his tribal bond by drinking alcohol.
He pleaded guilty last October to assault on a federal officer and was recently sentenced. He’ll be on supervised release for two years following his time in custody.
ABUJA, April 12 THNigeria's lower house of parliament has set up a committee to investigate the circumstances surrounding the award of oil prospecting licence (OPL) 245, the committee chairman said on Wednesday.
The House of Representatives mandated the committee to "conduct a thorough examination of the process and circumstances surrounding OPL 245 and identify culpability of any persons, groups or organisations," committee chairman Razak Atunwa said in an emailed statement.
The statement said former President Goodluck Jonathan could be invited to give evidence. Courts in Nigeria and Italy are investigating the purchase of the offshore block which was initially awarded in 1998 to Malabu Oil and Gas, in a disputed deal, before Royal Dutch Shell and Eni were awarded the rights in 2011.
(Reporting by Camillus Eboh; writing by Alexis Akwagyiram, editing by David Evans)
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08/14/17- Greenleaf is coming back tomorrow and Lamman Rucker called into the show to talk about the excitement!
The people want to know what Jacob has been up to. Rucker says, “He ain’t just playing poker with Bassie but he’s playing poker with life. He’s trying to find out who he is and what his voice sounds like literally and figuratively.”
As much as the fans are excited to watch the return of the show, but the cast is just as excited to watch it too.
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The RCMP are confirming they arrested four people who crossed illegally into Quebec today near the Vermont border.
Cpl. Francois Gagnon says the migrants were arrested near Hemmingford, Que., as the province continues to see an influx of refugee claimants arriving from the U.S.
Gagnon couldn’t provide details on the latest border jumpers but says his officers intercept people every day who enter the province illegally.
He says most of them ask to claim refugee status and are taken to a nearby border station for processing.
Officials say a growing number of refugee claimants are crossing the U.S. border into Canada illegally, with the largest increase being recorded in Quebec.
The Canada Border Services Agency says 452 people made a refugee claim at Quebec land border crossings in January.
OSLO, April 20 The sale of new Norwegian homes rose by 9 percent year-on-year in March while housing starts rose by 58 percent, the Norwegian Home Builders' Association (NHBA) said on Tuesday.
The data may have been skewed by the Easter break, the NHBA said, as the holiday in 2016 took place in March while in 2017 it happened in April.
In February, homes sales fell by 11 percent from the same month of 2016, while housing starts rose 2 percent.
So far this year the sale of new homes is up 3 percent from last year while housing starts are up 37 percent. (Reporting by Camilla Knudsen, editing by Terje Solsvik)
The Mumbai Police on Monday arrested four people for their involvement in leaking the fourth episode from the seventh season of Game of Thrones. The leak was carried out by employees of the Bengaluru-based Prime Focus Technologies, an agency that handles data for Star India, a press statement said. Star owns the rights to air the show in India.
The police had earlier tracked the leaks to the Bengaluru firm, but in their First Information Report had stated that one employee and one former employee were involved. After questioning a number of company workers through the night of August 11, they arrested four people for being complicit in the cybercrime, their statement said.
While further details about the accused were not available, the police statement said more than one of the accused had lawful access to the episode. All four were later produced before a magistrate’s court and sent to police custody for seven days.
The episode, The Spoils of War, was to air in India on Star World on August 7.
Mike and Chris find themselves at similar forks in the road with their business. And they both share raw observations from the front lines of some hard choices.
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If you missed Black Friday, then don't despair: there's a great deal on the Fitbit Alta HR today, but you'll have to be quick, as you'll only be able to get this price for one day.
The Fitbit Alta HR normally retails for £129.99, but priced at only £82.99, you save yourself £56 on this great fitness tracker.
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A Mid-Michigan man said it was the “best mistake I’ve ever made”, and it led to him winning $100,000.
The Tuscola County man, who has chosen to remain anonymous, matched the Fantasy 5 numbers drawn Thursday to win the Fantasy 5 jackpot.
He bought his winning ticket at Worth’s Party Store, located at 4730 East Main Street in Millington.
“I usually play 04-14-28-30-31, but I accidentally picked 29 instead of 28,” said the player. “Rather than starting over with a new slip, I just decided to go ahead and play those numbers and I’m so glad I did.
The lucky player claimed his prize on Tuesday.
“Winning the jackpot was all because of a simple mistake, but it’s definitely the best mistake I’ve ever made.”
He said he plans to use the money to pay down his mortgage.
“I can’t tell you how it feels to win the jackpot. It’s a once in a lifetime kind of thing,” the player said.
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Operating out of University of Utah Research Park, PolarityTE is developing a product called SkinTE. The company says its technology will be able to regenerate a burn survivor’s healthy skin tissue so that it can be used to heal severe burn wounds with minimal scarring. The company expects to test its process on humans later this year, executives said in June. The regenerated skin also will develop hair follicles, Lough said.
Gardai are appealing to the public to help trace a 13-year-old boy who was reported missing from Portarlington last Monday.
Ronan Quinn was reported missing to Gardaí on Monday, May 28, and was last seen at approximately 8.30pm that day in Portarlington. He is known to frequent Athlone and Dublin City Centre.
He is described as approximately 5ft in height, of slight build with brown hair.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Portlaoise Garda Station 057 8674100, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
WINDSOR, Kan. (AP) - Kansas residents are broadening the fight over an oil-related waste disposal well in the Flint Hills into a protest of similar wells across several counties and an effort to lobby lawmakers for regulatory changes.
KCUR-FM reports that residents of Chase, Morris and other counties known for open pastures and tallgrass ecology lost efforts last month to block operation of a saltwater injection well near the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve in Strong City.
Petitioners say they’re now focusing on fighting plans of additional wells across several counties.
Energy companies use such wells to dispose wastewater resulting from oil production. U.S. Geological Survey officials say a proliferation of these wells is behind the recent earthquake spike in Oklahoma and south-central Kansas. Flint Hills residents say the same can happen in their area.
For IT leaders, it's a bit of déja vú: for the fifth straight year, the Tech Hiring and Retention Survey from executive search and technology firm Harris Allied shows that management's top concern is finding and hiring elite tech talent.
That concern edged out other pressing concerns, including "keeping the teams they have in place" and "staying competitive with regard to salary and bonuses," according to the survey, which polled 120 IT executives in November and December of 2016.
Fifty percent of the executives surveyed say finding and hiring top tech talent was their biggest concern, followed by 20 percent who say their biggest concern is retention. Only 14 percent of respondents say remaining competitive with salary and bonuses was a major concern; 10 percent say they are concerned about having more work to do with fewer people, while 3 percent say managing their current team was their most pressing issue.
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Actor and comedian Kevin Hart is in his native Philadelphia meeting with rapper Meek Mill Wednesday.
Mill remains imprisoned in Chester County. Last week, he won a major legal victory after the Philadelphia District Attorney’s office called for a new trial to be set.
Assistant DA Liam Riley told Philadelphia Common Pleas Judge Genece Brinkley that Mill’s original trial and sentence was called into question earlier this year after the name of his arresting officer appeared on a list of alleged corrupt cops in Philadelphia. The testimony given by former Officer Reginald Graham could not necessarily be trusted, Riley said.
But Brinkley, who presided over Mill’s initial case in 2007, was not swayed by either the prosecution nor Mill’s defense team, who asked for a new trial date.
Stay tuned for more updates.
Cote d'Ivoire rider Cisse Issiaka won the yellow jersey of the 26th international cycling race of Togo that closed on Sunday in the capital Lome, organizers said. He grasped the yellow Jersey in the first stage of the competition that kicked off on 11 April and has made all the efforts to keep it till the end on Sunday 16 April.
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April 20 Siam Commercial Bank Pcl
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MOSCOW, Idaho (AP) – An Idaho man has been given five years of probation for his role in attempting to cover up the shooting death of a Washington man during a camping trip.
The Moscow-Pullman Daily News reports 18-year-old Matthew McKetta was sentenced Monday and released from the Latah County jail.
McKetta pleaded guilty in January to charges of destroying evidence and principal to grand theft following the death of 18-year-old Timothy Reeves in northern Idaho in July.
Authorities say McKetta helped Keagan Tennant hide Reeves’ body and they stole a car from a pizza delivery driver at gunpoint before fleeing into northern Washington.
Tennant of Pullman was sentenced last month to 25 years in prison for killing Reeves.
McKetta apologized to the victim’s family in court, saying “what happened shouldn’t have happened.”
Henryetta Police confiscated 44 pounds of methamphetamine Tuesday morning after making a traffic stop, according to Chief of Police Steve Norman.
Next month Germany heads into the last of this year’s big European elections. Unlike France and Britain, this one really does look like a foregone conclusion: Angela Merkel, leader of the centre-Right CDU, is about to get a fourth term. If she goes the full term, she will be the longest-serving Chancellor since the founding of the Federal Republic. But this does not mean the election will be boring - or without lessons for Theresa May and the Conservatives.
Merkel is a highly intelligent, politically-deft operator who likes to nurture consensus – not a charismatic visionary striving to build the new Jerusalem. But she is also hugely popular among Germany’s young, transformed in their eyes from “Mutti Merkel” to “Oma Merkel” – the Granny who is now preferred to the centre-Left candidate Martin Schulz by an overwhelming majority of the under 30s.
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CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) - UPDATE (5/29/18 12:30 PM):
Charleston Police say Saturday evening's shooting appears to have been accidental.
The victim and shooter, who are cousins, are both teenagers.
The victim, who sustained a gunshot wound to the neck area, was transported to CAMC General to receive treatment.
The victim suffered partial paralysis, but his injuries do not appear to be life-threatening.
A petition through juvenile court has been signed on the shooter in relation to this incident.
ORIGINAL:
Charleston Police Department has confirmed a shooting this afternoon on 1300 Block Stuart Street.
The call came in around 5 PM.
The victim is being treated at the hospital, and the condition of the victim is unknown.
No arrests have been made at this time.
the investigation is ongoing.
Lenny Kravitz took to Instagram to wish us all a Happy Valentine’s Day. In the photo, the 52 year old singer lays in a bathtub filled with wildflowers, rocking shades in a completely unbothered kind of pose.
Happy Valentine's Day. A post shared by Lenny Kravitz (@lennykravitz) on Feb 14, 2017 at 10:53am PST
The comments under the post range from “Help me Jesus” to “This just cracked me up. Thanks for the laughs! I don’t know why my uncle acts up all the damn time” and everything in between.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Self-defense training is an important element of crime prevention, particularly for women and adolescent girls. The Kentwood Police Department is currently offering a basic defensive tactics course designed to help women manage and cope with issues and situations they may face.
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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP)  The world's largest pork producer is putting its best case before jurors to debunk claims its waste emits stenches so foul and attracts so many flies that life for rural neighbors is miserable.
Smithfield Foods' lawyers hand-picked the two plaintiffs and the neighboring 4,700-hog operation in the second in a series of nuisance lawsuits that opened Tuesday.
Plaintiffs' lawyers picked the first case and won a nearly $51 million jury verdict last month. That was cut to about $3 million because a state law limits punishment for corporate misdeeds.
Neighbors say for decades they've put up with livestock sewage sprayed over crops that also drifts and coats their homes and cars.
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Smithfield Foods lawyers say jurors should forget the company's size and focus on how one grower treats his neighbors.
Aundrea Lang Moore, age 48, passed away May 29, 2017 as a result of a vehicle accident.
Funeral service was held at 1 p.m. Monday, June 5, 2017 in the chapel of McDonald Funeral Home with Johnny Clayton officiating. Burial followed in the Salem Cemetery.
Miss Moore was born September 10, 1968 to Gary Moore and Lois Seiber Moore. She was a registered nurse.
Survivors, in addition to her parents, include a brother, Greg Moore, and nephew, Gage Moore.
State-owned on Monday ran up a net loss of Rs 853 crore for the first quarter ended June, mainly hurt by higher provisioning against bad loans.
It is the third straight quarter when the reported net loss.
The had posted a profit of Rs 241.10 crore in April-June of 2016-17.Total in the June quarter was Rs 6,730.88 crore, down from Rs 8,219.43 crore a year earlier, it said in a regulatory filing.Gross non-performing assets (NPAs) soared to Rs 50,173.20 crore, or 24.11 per cent, in the first quarter of 2017-18, from Rs 27,275.15 crore in the year-ago period.Net NPA was 15.8 per cent, up from 7.47 per cent in the year-ago quarter.The stock closed at Rs 52.45, down 0.57 per cent from its previous close, on the on Monday.
THE University of the Sunshine Coast Art Gallery will host a free lunchtime jazz concert on Thursday, April 26.
One of Australia's most-loved composers, USC artistic director of music Sean O'Boyle, is tuning up for the concert, which also features talented electric guitarist Simon Gardner, who has shared the stage with music legends.
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O'Boyle will perform soul-swinging tunes on the clarinet, melodica and cigar-box guitar during the jazz-packed session.
He has collaborated with celebrated artists including James Morrison, The Whitlams, Tommy Emmanuel and Kate Ceberano, and his Concerto for Didgeridoo has appeared in the ABC's Classic 100 Concertos of all time, alongside works by Beethoven, Bach and Chopin.
Gardner has shared the stage with international guitar legends such as Joe Satriani and Phil Emmanuel.
Catch the pair's concert from noon to 1pm and explore music influences from New York to New Orleans to Noosa and everything in between.
His death was confirmed in a Facebook post by his ex wife Kate Van Buren. She says: "James always stayed close to his children. He loved being a father. Because of significant neck and spine injuries, he wasn't capable of doing a lot of physical activities with them, but he loved sitting down to paint, or teach piano, or just look at nature. He passed his amazing musical and artistic talents to all three children."
As well as Nine Inch Nails, Woolley worked with Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford on his band 2wo and also worked on his own project Void. Read more here.
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Six people were confirmed dead in a massive fire that engulfed a London tower block before dawn on Wednesday and the number is expected to rise, police said.
“I can confirm six fatalities at this time but this figure is likely to rise during what will be a complex recovery operation over a number of days,” police commander Stuart Cundy said in a statement.
“The Turkish electorate has voted on the amendments to the Constitution. In view of the close result the Turkish leadership should consider the next steps carefully. It is of utmost importance to secure the independence of the judiciary in line with the principle of rule of law enshrined in the European Convention on Human Rights. The Council of Europe, of which Turkey is a full member, stands ready to support the country in this process,” – said Secretary General of the Council of Europe Thorbjørn Jagland in a statement, issued on the outcome of the Turkish constitutional referendum.
My statement on the referendum in Turkey: https://t.co/8gIQdho8dx — Thorbjørn Jagland (@TJagland) April 16, 2017
Shocking footage has emerged showing an evil babysitter repeatedly punching a small child in a lift – just moments after waving goodbye to the unsuspecting mum.
The CCTV clip from Zhengzhou City, in central China’s Henan Province, shows the nanny picking the tot up from its home.
The mum can be seen handing her child to the woman before waving goodbye as the nanny and child get into a lift.
The tot sobs, seemingly reluctant to leave its mother – and for good reason.
As soon as the lift doors close, the shocking abuse begins immediately.
The footage shows the nanny first threatening the baby with a raised hand in a possible attempt to stop it from crying.
source: thesun.co.uk
Winners of AGF Junior Trophy International Tournament awarded in Baku (PHOTO)
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Baku hosted a ceremony of awarding the winners of the clubs and ribbon exercises at the Azerbaijan Gymnastics Federation (AGF) Junior Trophy International Tournament on April 24.
The winner gymnasts were awarded by Secretary General of the Azerbaijan Gymnastics Federation Nurlana Mammadzade, Director of the Competitions Natalya Bulanova, Director of the Baku Gymnastics School Khagani Farajov and Coaches of the Azerbaijani gymnastics team Yasena Stoyneva, Vafa Bakarova and Meyla Basriyeva.
The second day of the Azerbaijan Gymnastics Federation (AGF) Junior Trophy International Tournament kicked off at the National Gymnastics Arena in Baku on April 24.
Students in Albemarle County are hoping some music and money can help a school in Texas recover from hurricane Harvey.
Woodbrook Elementary School students, parents, and teachers raised over $400 to give to Wisdom High School in Houston Texas. A parent matched that donation, making their total donation amount over $800.
Some students performed over Skype and also showed artwork Woodbrook would be sending down to Texas.
"I think it feels really good to be giving back to them what shouldn't have been taken from them but they couldn't help it. So it feels good giving back to them," said Lillian Stajduhar.
Many of the younger students gave their lunchtime cookie and ice cream money as a way to contribute to the fundraiser.
Webster Slaughter, right, celebrates his touchdown catch with Reggie Langhorne in a playoff game win over the Buffalo Bills on January 6, 1990. This has been a rough season for the Cleveland Browns.
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(Left) Six young ladies were interviewed recently to be the next Sebewaing Jr. Teen Queen or Teen Queen. Contestants are junior high students ranging from 10 to 14 years old. Teen Queen contestants are high school students that range from 15 to 18 years old. The crowning of both queens will be at 7 p.m. June 15 on the Main Stage by the main softball diamond. Pictured is Victoria Jean, Kayleigh Schafer, Peyton Merchant and McKenzie Hiller. (Right) Brooklyn Kuhl. (Submitted Photos) less
The trademarks, filed in Europe and Canada, are filed under the tantalizing name of “SQ8” in the vehicle and conveyance classification. The European application is currently pending, but does indicate that Audi is making good on its promise to make the Q8 sporty.
The Q8 is Audi’s new halo SUV, designed to wed the lines of a coupe to a high-riding SUV body. Although the sporty SUV has been in the works since at least 2015, the concept version was first shown at the Detroit Auto Show early this year...
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Hannah Pasley had always wanted to be a cop when she was older. But first, she hoped to raise money so that she could look the part. So Pasley did everything that she could to earn some cash. However, when the police heard what she was up to, they had no choice but to pay her a visit.
Back in the summer of 2017 Hannah Pasley, from Kansas City, was only three years old. But she already had big dreams for her future. Pasley knew exactly what she wanted to be when she grew up, which inspired her to do something pretty awesome.
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Pasley was determined to become a police officer one day. She was so excited about being a cop, in fact, that she decided that she’d really like a police uniform of her own. But the problem was that she didn’t have enough pocket money to afford one.
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The Vienna Philharmonic rung in 2017 with its famed New Year's Concert on Sunday under the baton of the orchestra's youngest-ever conductor, charismatic Venezuelan Gustavo Dudamel. The 35-year-old, who currently leads the Los Angeles Philharmonic, follows in the footsteps of giants such as Herbert von Karajan, Claudio Abbado and Zubin Mehta.
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No one matched all five numbers and the mega number in Wednesday’s drawing of the California Super Lotto. The next jackpot will be at least $20 million.
No one matched all five numbers and the mega number in Wednesday’s drawing of the California Super Lotto. The next jackpot will be at least $20 million.
The winning numbers were:
21 32 19 04 06 (24)
Drawings are held on Wednesday and Saturday. Odds of matching all five winning numbers and the mega number are one in 41,416,353. Overall odds of winning are 1 in 23.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Police have arrested two men who were found with several pounds of drugs authorities say had a street value of several hundred thousand dollars.
According to a release from Kentucky State Police, Anthony "Red" Rhodes, of Beechmont, and Darrin Burt, of Madisonville, were arrested on March 8.
Investigators say the suspects were found to be in possession of about eight pounds of crystal meth, which had a street value of $363,000.
Both men were taken to the Christian County Detention Center and charged with trafficking a controlled substance.
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LEOMINSTER, Mass. — A man accused of killing a Google employee near her mother’s Massachusetts home last summer is due in court.
Angelo Colon-Ortiz will be arraigned Tuesday in Leominster District Court on assault with intent to rape other charges in the death of Vanessa Marcotte on Aug. 7.
The body of the 27-year-old New York resident and account manager for Google was found in the woods after she didn’t return from a run in Princeton, a small town about 40 miles (64 kilometers) west of Boston.
Authorities say Marcotte fought her attacker and DNA taken from her hands helped solve the case.
They say Colon-Ortiz, a Worcester resident, had been working in the area at the time. He’s been in custody since his Friday arrest. It’s unclear if he has a lawyer.
The incident of a man getting dragged off a United Airlines flight despite having paid for his seat has received near-universal condemnation. Note that we said "near-universal."
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Warming temperatures increase the possibility of a slide, and the possibility of additional snow and rain will further increase the danger. The roadway will be closed from Galena Lodge to Frenchman Creek (milepost 146 to 163) through the night hours to limit the impact to traffic.
Motorists should check 511.idaho.gov for updates on road conditions. The public is advised that an avalanche at any time will close the roadway until crews can clear the snow.
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* Kapstone Paper and Packaging - effective with March 13, 2017 shipments, price of all North America containerboard products will increase by $50 per ton
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Rrose has dropped a new EP, The Ends Of Weather.
The EP lands via Rrose's own EAUX label and consists of three experimental techno and ambient cuts. It is Rrose's first solo record of the year and follows an appearance on a collaborative EP for Noise Manifesto.
Tracklisting
01. The Smallest Footprints
02. The Ends Of Weather
03. Nest Of Queens
The Ends Of Weather landed on December 8, with clips streamable here.
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Earn is out here making that money. Too bad he still look broke as hell. This whole city runs on stunting, you feel me?
Oracle has made available updated installation media for Oracle Linux 7 for ARM64.With Oracle's Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel 5 they are using the Linux 4.14 LTS base and that includes for this 64-bit ARM support too. Oracle has made available Oracle Linux 7 for 64-bit ARM with an "Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel 5" based on the upstream Linux 4.14.26 kernel.Currently Oracle's ARM Linux support officially just covers Ampere Computing and Cavium ThunderX systems but they are also working on updating their Raspberry Pi 3 image too.Those interested in more information can find additional details via this Oracle blog post
Bernier will tend the twine in Monday's matchup with Pittsburgh, Mike Chambers of The Denver Post reports.
Bernier has struggled in his most recent appearances, as he registered a 0-2-1 record with a .859 save percentage. Through 11 outings, the netminder has posted his second worst GAA (3.24) behind only that of his limited four-game 2007-08 campaign. If his teammate can't stay out of the Sin Bin, it could be a long night for the Quebec native, as Pittsburgh is sporting a 26.95 power-play percentage -- second highest in the league.
A 50-year-old man appeared before Northampton Magistrates Court today in connection with an attack on a teenage girl in the county.
Richard Day, of Cosgrove Marina, has been charged with the kidnap or false imprisonment of a 13-year-old girl with intent to commit a sexual offence, following an incident at about 1.45pm last Monday on a footbridge crossing the A422 linking Deanshanger and Old Stratford
Day has now also been charged with attempted kidnap, sexual assault and indecent exposure, all relating to offences allegedly committed in November 2016.
Day was remanded in custody to appear before Northampton Crown Court on September 13.
Northamptonshire Police is continuing with its inquiries and anyone with information is asked to contact the force on 101, or call Crimestoppers, in confidence, on 0800 555111.
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The 44th
Annual Juried Show
February 24 - March 17
Opening Reception: Feb. 24, 5-7pm
Award announcement: 7pm
In this year's 44th Annual Juried Exhibition, student artists from colleges around the Greater Milwaukee area present work in a variety of mediums. This exhibition will be juried by a panel of three professionals who will award prizes to exhibiting artists at the opening reception. This exciting annual event showcases the best work of local, emerging student artists.
Jurors: John Riepenhoff, Shana McCaw, Kyle Seis
Speech to Text for Survey Results Reveal Concerns of St. Joseph Residents
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feeling less safe and less satisfied with their community. good evening, zandt. those are the results from a community wide survey. now leaders are looking at the numbers and trying to decide what to do next. kq2's ron johnson has the story. <> it wasn't all bad news-- 82 percent of participants say they feel safe at and 78 percent feel safe in their neighborhoods.a city council scheduled for next week to discuss the
Tasmanian firefighters battling blaze near Hobart; watch and act alert for Lindisfarne
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A watch and act alert has been issued for a fire burning on Hobart's eastern shore.
Firefighters and aircraft are trying to bring a vegetation fire at Tianna Road, Lindisfarne, under control.
Residents in the areas of Tianna Road, Moirunna Road, Raminea Road, Rowitta Road and Derwent Avenue are urged to take action to protect homes and be prepared to leave.
The fire service's website said embers, smoke and ash may be falling on Lindisfarne and Geilston Bay.
A total fire ban is in force in southern Tasmania because of hot and windy conditions.
The temperature in Hobart is 26 degrees Celsius, with winds gusting up to 60 kilometre per hour.
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Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards and his wife Donna, leave after the gov. addressed the special session of the Louisiana Legislature in Baton Rouge Monday, February 13, 2017.
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A woman was rescued late Monday from her vehicle after it went into the Fox River in Pottawatomie Park in St. Charles, according to officials.
About 9:40 p.m., the St. Charles Fire Department responded to 801 N. Second Avenue, for a call of a vehicle in the water. When firefighters arrived, a woman was inside a vehicle that had gone into a river.
Officers that had arrived at the scene before firefighters broke out the vehicle's rear windows and managed to get the woman out of the vehicle, according to a news release from the fire department. Officers and firefighters then worked together to get the woman out of the water.
She was taken to Delnor Community Hospital, according to the release. Information about her condition was not immediately available.
There was no one else inside the vehicle went it went into the river, according to the fire department.
Officials did not say how the woman and her vehicle ended up in the river.
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Sports federations will have to submit a list of their most important fixtures to the City of Cape Town so that fields can be watered where necessary.
CAPE TOWN - Sports federations will have to submit a list of their most important fixtures to the City of Cape Town so that fields can be watered with treated effluent or borehole water where necessary.
New rules have been implemented to restrict the irrigation of sports fields following the introduction of Level 6B water restrictions.
Major soccer fixtures will be played on the city's 29 artificial surfaces, as far as possible.
The City's JP Smith says outdoor use of borehole water is being discouraged.
“Usage of irrigation purposes is limited to 1 hour on Tuesdays and Saturdays before nine and after six.”
BOWIE, MD (WJZ) — An Amtrak employee has died after being struck by an Amtrak train in Maryland.
Amtrak spokeswoman Beth K. Toll says the incident occurred about 9 a.m. Tuesday in the Bowie area. The train involved was on its way from Richmond, Virginia, to Boston.
Bryan Monroe teaches at Temple University’s Klein College of Media and Communication and was a passenger on the train that struck the employee. Monroe says the train came to an abrupt stop about 9 a.m. and an announcement said the train would be delayed because of police activity on the tracks ahead.
Amtrak says that after the incident, passengers stayed on the train for more than an hour and were transferred to a different train.
The National Transportation Safety Board sent two investigators to Bowie on Tuesday.
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WA's leading trauma surgeon says a push to make bike helmets optional is "one of the stupidest things" he's heard.
A man shot by his roommate in west Las Vegas on April 23 was identified by the Clark County Coroner as Hung Zuong Huynh.
Huynh, 36, was shot by his roommate, Tuan Ngo, in the backyard of their home in the 9700 block of Powell Plateau Court, near Hacienda Avenue and Grand Canyon Drive, according to Las Vegas police.
[RELATED: Police: Roommate killed in backyard shooting at west Las Vegas home]
The coroner listed Huynh’s cause of death a gunshot wound of the head.
Police said Ngo and Huynh got into an argument and Ngo fired one round into the air to scare Huynh.
The two men then got into a physical fight, and while they were fighting, the gun discharged and hit Huynh.
Ngo was arrested by police for murder with a deadly weapon.
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A woman has been convicted of the murder of her 7-week-old daughter after she was found unresponsive three years ago
A car vs. pedestrian accident near Rancho Viejo Mexican Restaurant is reported in the City of Batavia. A female is down in the roadway at 12 Ellicott St. City Fire Department Engine #11 is on scene and Mercy medics are responding. A first responder reports the pedestrian is complaining of leg pain.
UPDATE 7:37 p.m.: A teenage girl was running across Ellicott Street from the area of the Upton Monument when she was struck by a vehicle with the right of way. She suffered an ankle inury and is being transported to UMMC. The driver was not cited.
Emergency teams were called to an area in Heptonstall known as Hell Hole Rock in search for a possible injured person.
West Yorkshire Police and the Calder Valley Search and Rescue Team worked together from 5.55pm on Saturday in search for a the person.
Heptonstall Quarry, is a west facing gritstone quarry which is well known both locally and regionally for the wide variety of the climbing available.
It is a favourite for evening climbing and has a set of climbs that are longer than usual for grit stone. There are also a number of large boulders presenting some good boulder climbing.
A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police that a man was found and had suffered no injuries.
April the giraffe's calf finally arrived on April 15, and it wasn't long until the baby boy started to take its first steps. Indeed, giraffes need to be able to stand up and walk soon after birth, even just a little bit, so they can begin to nurse.
It may take a bit of time for the unnamed calf to get full and steady control of its legs, but it's adorable watching the not-so-little guy wobble around the enclosure, with gentle and supportive nudges from April, like in this video below from Animal Adventure Park's Facebook page.
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Maplewood Township Committee will host an open meeting approximately once a month to allow residents to have discussions with their elected officials. The “Talk to the Township Committee” sessions run Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon in Maplewood. They will be held as follows: Feb. 17 at Walgreens, 1633 Springfield Ave.; March 17 at the DPW Recycling Center, 359 Boyden Ave.; April 21 in Maplewood Village at the corner of Baker Street and Maplewood Avenue; May 19 at the Bank of America at the intersection of Jacoby Street and Springfield Avenue; June 16 on the DeHart Park walking path, 120 Burnett Ave.; July 21 at Walgreens, 1633 Springfield Ave.; Sept. 15 in Maplewood Village at the corner of Baker Street and Maplewood Avenue; Oct. 20 at 7-Eleven, 752 Irvington Ave.; Nov. 17 at the DPW Recycling Center, 359 Boyden Ave.; and Dec. 15 in Maplewood Village at the corner of Baker Street and Maplewood Avenue.
Real Estate Rumors: New York REIT, Optima, Lennar
Law360, Minneapolis (October 6, 2017, 5:05 PM EDT) -- New York REIT is close to reaching a deal to sell multiple Garment District buildings in Manhattan to Brickman for $155 million, according to a report Friday from The Real Deal that cited sources with knowledge of the matter. The real estate investment trust is close to selling 256 W. 38th St. and 229 W. 36th St., which it bought in late 2012 for a combined $113.5 million, according to the report. The West 38th property has 118,200 square feet, while the West 36th building has...
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On a green hillside outside Rome, something strange is happening. Cracks in the ground begin to emit steam, and animals drop dead due to asphyxiation. Deep beneath the ground, an earthquake starts to rumble. Is this great city doomed to a terrible fate?
Some 12 miles southeast of Rome, a semicircular formation of hills stretches for nine miles across the Italian landscape. Known as the Alban Hills – or Colli Albani – they have been the site of human settlements all the way back to prehistoric times.
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Beginning in the 9th century BC, villages began to spring up in the area, including Alba Longa – home to Romulus and Remus, the legendary founders of Rome. Then, as ancient Rome grew in power, the area became a popular retreat for citizens looking to escape the city.
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Efforts to arrest the spa centre owner are underway, the officer said. (Representational Image | PTI)
Gurgaon: Nine people were arrested on Monday for allegedly running a sex racket at a mall in Gurgaon, police said.
Gurgaon Police PRO, Ravinder Kumar said the police received a tip off that a sex racket was being run in the Omex Mall at Sector 50 under the guise of a spa centre.
"A team was made and a decoy customer was sent to Oyster Spa centre. A raid was later conducted and nine persons, including six women, were arrested," he said.
Efforts to arrest the spa centre owner are underway, the officer added.
Jesse Dowell, a U.S. Navy bombardier during WWII, shares his experiences from that time.
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Two men were expected in court today over alleged drugs offences after cocaine worth £125,000 was seized by police near Bothwell.
Officers say they stopped a car on the M74 near Bothwell Services on Friday at around 6.40pm, and found drugs - believed to be cocaine.
Two men, both aged 26, have been arrested and are in police custody, and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.
Detective Inspector Martin McGhee, Specialist Crime Division, said: “Teams of officers work every day to gather intelligence and target those who are involved in the supply of controlled drugs within our communities.
“We will always look to act upon information provided to us by the local community, who play a vital role in our response to those involved in the illicit supply of drugs.
“I would urge anyone with information to contact Police Scotland on 101. Alternatively CRIMESTOPPERS can be contacted on 0800 555 111 where information can be provided anonymously”.
Asus launched the Zenfone Max Pro M1 smartphone a couple of days back which focuses on long-battery backup thanks to its large 5,000mAh battery. It is loaded with a 5.99-inch full HD+ IPS display with an 18:9 ratio and narrow bezels.
It will be offered in two variants with 3GB RAM and 32GB storage and 4GB RAM with 64GB. The devices are priced at Rs 10,999 and Rs 12,999 respectively. The smartphone is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 636 octa-core SoC with an Adreno 509 GPU.
In the camera department, the Zenfone Max Pro M1 offers a dual setup with a 13-megapixel sensor and a 5-megapixel sensor at the back. There are features like Portrait Mode, PDAF and auto focus. On the front you get a 8-megapixel sensor with a soft light LED flash.
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KDLT/KXAN) — Puppy kisses are cute, but what about a kiss from a dog with the longest tongue on record? Still pretty cute.
A St. Bernard named Mochi is the top dog when it comes to having the longest tongue. According to the Guinness Book of World Records, Mochi’s tongue measures 7.31 inches! The previous record was held by a Pekingese whose tongue was 4.5 inches.
Mochi’s owner says her dog is happy but has some breathing problems because of her long tongue. She also slobbers more than usual when she’s nervous.
The family has had Mochi for nearly seven years. She was adopted through a rescue agency called Big Dogs, Huge Paws.
A Muslim aerospace engineer has sued the Spirit Boeing Employees Association for religious discrimination stemming from a party at a lake in Wichita, Kansas.
The American Civil Liberties Union filed a federal lawsuit Friday on behalf of Munir Zanial, a Malaysian national of Indian ancestry.
The association declined to comment.
Zanial rented the group’s lake last year to host a party to celebrate Malaysian Independence Day. The lawsuit alleges the association reported him out of fear he used the lake to hold an Islamic State meeting.
It alleged an American flag that had been “desecrated ISIS symbols.” But the flag was actually a Malaysian flag and the guests included people of Malaysian Indian ancestry, some wearing hijabs.
Spirit filed a complaint with the FBI, and the association terminated his rental benefits.
ORLANDO, Fla.— With about two months until the grand opening, excitement is building for Disney’s Toy Story Land.
Toy Story Land sign installed at Disney's Hollywood Studios
Features Woody, a yoyo and alphabet blocks
New 11-acre land opens on June 30
RELATED: Toy Story Land FastPass+ reservations now open Menu revealed for Woody's Lunch Box
On Tuesday, Disney shared a first look at the sign that will welcome guests to the new land.
The sign features the “Toy Story” logo on a wooden yoyo that sits atop alphabet blocks that spell out the world “land.” Next to the sign stands a 20-foot tall statue of Woody, tipping his cowboy hat.
The sign is located near Slinky Dog Dash, one of Toy Story Land’s newest attractions.
The 11-acre land will also feature a spinning ride called Alien Swirling Saucer and a brand-new restaurant, Woody’s Lunch Box.
When guests enter the land, they will shrink down to the size of a toy and explore Andy's backyard.
Toy Story Land is set to open June 30 at Disney's Hollywood Studios.
(WYCD) We can all use a little good news to brighten our days.
For that, we turn to a story out a Maine. There, a firefighter rescued a dog and got the best "thank you" the pet could muster.
The Wells Maine Police Department posted the photo to Facebook and it quickly went viral.
A dog got stuck on a roof after getting out of an upstairs window. Several passersby reported the stranded dog to authorities who quickly responded.
Just moments before the firefighter got the dog safely back into the house, he paused to give kisses to his rescuer, once again proving that dogs truly are man's best friend.
"Thank you kisses to Captain Nawfel! It's pawsatively love! Is there anything more stunning than an animal expressing gratitude?!" the department captioned the final photo, which showed the dog licking the face of his rescuer. "Thank you to all that called and helped save him."
The Nasdaq index just notched one its best years this century — but the woman who runs it still faces doubts on Wall Street. The tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 — which...
Deportation: Seven Nigerian footballers stranded in Cairo – FG
FOLLOWING persistent deportation of Nigerians, Federal Government, FG, has warned youths against leaving the shores of the country in seeking unforeseen greener pastures abroad, saying seven Nigerian footballers are presently stranded in Cairo, Egypt. Meantime, the FG in collaboration with Lagos State Government has concluded plans to host the maiden Diaspora Festival scheduled to hold […]
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SpaceX is ready to launch its cargo ship to the International Space Station (ISS) on Monday, 14 August 2017 at 10:01 pm IST (16:31 GMT).
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Horse selfie time! Prepare for rodeo life when the all-new season of Baskets premieres January 23rd on FX.
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10 captives released but attackers remain inside after car bombing followed by storming of popular eatery in troubled nation’s capital Gunmen posing as military forces held an unknown number of hostages inside a popular restaurant in Somalia’s capital in an attack that began when a car bomb exploded at the gate, police and a witness said, while the extremist group al-Shabab claimed responsibility. At least 17 people, including foreigners, were dead, according to police and an ambulance driver. Two of the gunmen were shot dead and 10 hostages were rescued but five other attackers were thought to remain inside, cutting off electricity to complicate security forces’ efforts to end the siege, said Captain Mohamed Hussein, who reported heavy gunfire. Most of the victims were young men who had been entering the Pizza House when the vehicle exploded, Hussein said. Continue reading...
All sides of politics are contemplating the fall-out after one of Pauline Hanson's One Nation senators, Brian Burston, opted to publicly back the company tax cuts, in defiance of her recent backflip to block the measure.
"I don't want to cause any angst or division in One Nation, but once I make a handshake with somebody, that's it. I stick to my word," Senator Burston said.
The implications are more significant than they first appear - for One Nation, for the tax plan, and for future government legislation.
One Nation senator Pauline Hanson at a press conference on Thursday. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
For Senator Hanson, the war of words the move has sparked could see Senator Burston break away.
At a hasty press conference on Thursday Senator Hanson showed few signs of conciliation, stating that she had told Senator Burston of her plan to withdraw from the deal last Monday, and that he had agreed.
SAN ANTONIO (AP) - Authorities say an armed man who ran from security at a hotel in downtown San Antonio and tried to force his way into a room has been shot and killed by officers who confronted him.
Police Chief William McManus says hotel personnel became suspicious as the man wandered the lobby early Tuesday.
McManus says he fled to upper floors, attempted to enter one room and was confronted by two officers on the seventh floor.
The situation escalated and the officers fired, killing the unidentified suspect. It's not clear what prompted police to shoot.
McManus says the suspect was not a hotel guest and appeared to be a laborer based on the clothes he was wearing.
The incident drew a heavy police presence downtown, with some blocks closed to traffic.
Kesha and Macklemore will team up in 2018 for ‘The Adventures of Kesha and Macklemore’ Tour and make a stop in St. Louis!
The tour will be performing at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre on July 10th at 7pm .
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Tickets go on sale Friday, December 15th at noon.
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March 31 Perisson Petroleum Corp
* Perisson provides operational update on Colombian assets
* Perisson Petroleum - anh regulator in process of reviewing existing regulations to encourage foreign cos to continue to invest in Colombia S.A.
* Perisson Petroleum Corp - co has agreed to extension request from Agencia Nacional De Hidrocarburos for continuation of VMM-17 exploration license to September 17, 2017
* Co has agreed to extension request from anh for continuation of VMM-17 exploration license to September 17, 2017
* Co has issued and delivered an extension to ANH for associated letter of credit with an expiry of September 17, 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - At least 15 Mississippi companies are heading to the Middle East next month in the hopes of establishing new partnerships.
The Clarion-Ledger (http://on.thec-l.com/2lPofQX ) reports that the businesses will be visiting Dubai and Jordan in late March as part of a Mississippi Development Authority trade mission.
Citing Dubai's expansive and continual growth, MDA Executive Director Glenn McCullough Jr. said the region was ripe with opportunity for partnerships with Mississippi companies.
Companies that will be going on the trip include Belmont-based air compressor manufacturer Wood Industries, as well as Hattiesburg-based Bio Soil Enhancers, a company that manufactures microbial products to improve crop production without fertilizers.
More than 100 Mississippi companies, large and small, went on MDA-hosted trade missions last year. The group has 10 international trade missions planned for 2017.
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Information from: The Clarion-Ledger, http://www.clarionledger.com
WATERBURY – A 26-year-old man was hit with a list of charges in connection with leading state police on a chase Sunday that ended when he crashed into an SUV on Southmayd Road. A 92-year-old woman was injured when the…
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Pamela Ramsey Taylor has been removed from her position. A West Virginia official who called first lady Michelle Obama an “ape in heels” in a widely shared Facebook post has been permanently removed from her position. Pamela Ramsey Taylor will not continue as director of the Clay County Development Corporation, a state- and federally…
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has extended federal disaster aid to include Pendleton County in Kentucky.
FEMA will provide supplemental funding for infrastructure repairs in the wake of February and March’s severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds and flooding.
Affected local governments are eligible to apply for federal funds to pay up to 75 percent of the approved cost for debris removal, emergency services related to the disaster, and repairing or replacing damaged public facilities, such as roads, buildings and utilities.
Previously, FEMA announced that public assistance funds would be available to 34 Kentucky counties, including three Northern Kentucky counties, Campbell Kenton and Grant.
Additional information about FEMA’s Public Assistance program can be found at www.fema.gov/public-assistance-local-state-tribal-and-non-profit.
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Heinrich Schiff, Austrian cellist and conductor, has passed away at the age of 65 in Vienna. He studied cello with Tobias Khne and Andr Navarra and made his solo debut in Vienna and London in 1971.
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FORT MYERS, Fla. After nearly four years of stop-and-go construction, the new restaurant Society is coming to Bell Tower Shops.
Watch the video learn more about Society and what else is changing at Bell Tower Shops.
Our makeup habits have to change over the years. What once was flattering might age you now. We discovered the best 8 tips that will take ages off your face. Don’t be surprised if you get carded!
Baku. 7 April. REPORT.AZ/ The CIS should make more efforts to resolve unsettled conflicts, including in Nagorno-Karabakh.
Report informs, President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko said in an interview with the TV channel Mir.
"If we solved the Transnistrian problem in the framework of the CIS, the Nagorno-Karabakh problem, the problem of Donbass in Ukraine today, listen, well, then we need to erect a monument to the Commonwealth of Independent States somewhere in the center of the Eurasian space. But we do not. And sometimes we do not because we can not do it, but because we have different interests, and we have to solve the problem, "A. Lukashenko stated.
According to him, the issue of resolving conflicts must be based on people's interests.
Steppenwolf, 28, faces charges that include armed robbery, carjacking, ethnic intimidation, discharge of a firearm in or at a building, second-degree arson and felony firearm possession or use. He was scheduled for a preliminary examination in Kalamazoo County District Court Wednesday, Feb. 15, but waived that hearing last week and was bound over to circuit court, according to court records.
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A meeting of Sunderland AFC’s Senior Supporters Association will be held at 1.30pm on Tuesday in the Riverview Brasserie at the Stadium of Light.
The speakers will be former Sunderland player Lee Howey and Echo columnist Tony Gillan.
New members and guests are welcome to attend.
For further information, call Malcolm Bramley on 0191 5652119
Audi's e-tron quattro. Reuters/Mike Blake
Audi took a clever shot at Tesla with its latest billboard campaign in Berlin.
The ads, posted on Audi's Deutschland Facebook page and around the city of Berlin, call the automaker's upcoming electric SUV a "Musk-have." Audi is planning to introduce the vehicle, dubbed the e-tron quattro, in 2018.
Electrek's Fred Lambert was first to report the news.
The new Audi will directly compete with Tesla's Model Y, which Tesla plans to reveal by the end of this year. Audi has said its electric SUV will have a range exceeding 300 miles and be able to charge in 50 minutes.
Audi's new ad campaign shows the German car maker is confident its SUV can take on the Tesla name.
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April 20 Van de Velde:
* Said on Wednesday it expects a lower EBITDA for 2017 through a combination of stable turnover and accelerated investments
* As a consequence of the challenging retail environment in the markets and channels where Van de Velde istraditionally active and the negative effect of the evolution of the British pound, Van de Velde expects thattotal turnover in 2017 will not grow compared to 2016
* Therefore Van de Velde accelerates its investments in areas which will contribute to the further international growth potential
* These investments in the future will result in higher expenses in 2017 and 2018
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Bluegrass lovers have a place to hang out Friday night as Thunder Creek takes the stage.
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In Week 7, the Green Bay Packers and fantasy football owners got their first real taste of life without Aaron Rodgers, and, to say the least, it was bitter and...
MIDDLETON, WI (WCMH) — For the first time ever, the popular toy maker will be releasing a boy doll.
According to CNN, American Girl, known for its 18-inch female figurines, will be releasing its first male doll.
A spokesperson with the company said that a boy character has been a top request from fans for decades.
The newest doll will be named Logan Everett, and he plays drums for Tenney Grant, a girl trying to make it big in Nashville.
Logan will have several looks including one with a t-shirt that says “Play Loud” under an unbuttoned plaid shirt.
Logan will be on sale beginning Thursday, starting at about $115.
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MILWAUKEE -- Have you set your New Year's resolution yet? Don't! Instead, consider making a vision board. Life coach Tiffany Miller of "Life in Bloom" to help us get started.
1. Visualize It - get focused on what you want in 2017. What does it look, taste and feel like?
2. Write It - When you think of your vision, what words stand out to you? Driven. Creative. Bloom. Live. Love. Fierce.
3. Create It - You really want your goals to flow. so if you have specific career, family, travel and health goals, Your vision board should reflect that. I tweaked a Feng Shui guide I discovered a few years ago so each specific area has its place.
4. Goal It - How your vision happens in the goals you set. You want to set SMART Goals. Specific - Measurable - Attainable - Radical and Realistic - Timebound and go for it.
5. Live It - 2017 is the year of Fruition so Live Your Vision, Walk in Your Purpose and Bloom
Foods offers $3 million
Projects to cost a total of $18 million
By Ryan Kushner
Staff writer
It was a whirlwind of a week for Isle of Wight County Schools as Smithfield Foods announced a $3 million donation to Smithfield High School and school administrators unveiled plans for new buildings and an influx of career and technical education programs at its high schools.
The $3 million “Smithfield Foods Legacy Project” was revealed Thursday by Foods CEO Kenneth Sullivan and will fund three new building projects at Smithfield High, including a JROTC fieldhouse, a Makerspace and a multi-use pavilion modeled in part after The Smithfield Center.
But the surprises didn’t end there. Administrators used the opportunity to announce the division’s plans to introduce renovations to the school’s cafeteria and media center, and the construction of a collaborative space and an exercise room in the high school’s main building.
Panthers Ron Rivera on the play of the cornerbacks
Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera was pleased with the play of cornerbacks Daryl Worley and James Bradberry on on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017 against the Minnesota Vikings. Both players had interceptions or Vikings quarterback Case Keenum.
Early voting is now underway in Iowa. County auditor Denise Fraise says the office sent out 325 absentee ballots already.
You need to register by April 28 to get an absentee ballot mailed to your home in order to vote early.
Fraise says low turnout is normal during a special election.
"So we've never had an election like this in the past where there is a question and a race on it so it was kind of difficult to judge how many ballots to order, we were at a loss for that," Fraise said.
Polls on Election Day will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at your normal polling location.
-Lungu does a Mugabe, as Zambia follows Zimbabwe’s disastrous path Zambia and Zimbabwe used to be pretty much one country – Rhodesia. Separated by a natural barrier, the Zambezi, one was Northern Rhodesia, one Southern Rhodesia. Political history determined otherwise, but recent occurrences seem to indicate that the countries have become one entity again – for all the wrong reasons. By MAYNARD MANYOWA. As it stands, both Zambia and Zimbabwe are governed by heartless autocrats who have no respect for human dignity, human rights, rule of law, or other people. The only difference being that one, Robert Mugabe, has already turned his country into a kingdom, where he rules like a glorified sultan, while the other, Edgar Lungu, is tracing Mugabe’s footsteps, in his bid to make himself another primitive king.
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I’ve become obsessed with what I can and can’t recycle, to the point where my garbage is rarely full yet my giant recycle bin can barely hold the 2 weeks of stuff! Which is a good thing. But that said, how are you doing with your recycle these days. So much has changed over time on what you can and can’t throw in the bin, so here’s a refresher for you (HERE).
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ST. PAUL, Minn. — An environmental group is asking regulators to take a closer look at the draft water quality permit for the proposed PolyMet copper-nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota.
WaterLegacy petitioned the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency on Friday to reject the draft permit, and if the agency doesn't, to convene a "contested case hearing." That's a trial-like proceeding before an administrative law judge to resolve disputed issues of fact. The group says the permit lacks adequate safeguards to protect water downstream, in violation of federal and state law.
WaterLegacy and other groups petitioned the Department of Natural Resources last month for such a hearing on the project's draft permit to mine.
PolyMet says it can operate the proposed mine near Hoyt Lakes and Babbitt without harming the environment while creating hundreds of jobs.
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LAUSANNE, Switzerland, Oct 6 – The International Olympic Committee on Friday provisionally suspended Brazil’s national Olympic body over the alleged involvement of its head Carlos Nuzman in a vote-buying scandal.
The IOC also suspended Nuzman from all his positions, stripped him of his honorary membership and removed him from the coordination committee for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Nuzman was arrested in Rio de Janeiro on Thursday as part of a probe into allegations he helped buy votes from the IOC to secure Rio’s hosting of the 2016 Games.
The IOC said that “to protect the interests of the Brazilian athletes” the decision had no bearing on the country’s teams.
“Therefore, the IOC will accept a Brazilian Olympic Team in the Olympic Winter Games Pyeongchang 2018,” it said in a statement.
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Foothills Gateway, Inc. (FGI) is a non-profit organization that provides services and support programs for over 2,600 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families in Larimer County. These programs benefit people of all ages and include supported employment, housing, day program services, transportation, family support services, adult respite, early childhood intervention and case management for both children and adults. Although Foothills Gateway, Inc. has been operating in Larimer County since 1972, FGI has not been a school since the 1980’s.
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As mourners built a roadside shrine to 4-year-old Jonathan Loja, friends took to his father's Facebook page to offer their sympathy. "My most sincere condolences to you and your family, may God give you strength to continue," Claudio Astudillo wrote in Spanish on Manuel Loja's page. Jonathan was struck and killed by a sport utility vehicle on Water Street as his family was celebrating Easter on Sunday. On Facebook, Tacuri Junior directed his thoughts toward Jonathan's family: "May God grant them the strength and courage." Reached by phone on Monday, Manuel Loja, who is from Ecuador, was too heartbroken to talk to a reporter.
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Police on Saturday (Aug 12) seized 980 bars of compressed marijuana, weighing about 980 kilogramme in total, in a search of a van which had been abandoned in a bush in Muang district of Sakon Nakhon province.
Villagers of Ban Don Tum in Tambon Ngiu Don on Friday night informed Muang district police after they found a black Hyundai H1 van abandoned in a bush behind a fertiliser plant. The van’s doors were locked.
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At least 22 have been killed in Central America on Thursday (5 October) as Tropical Storm Nate pummelled the region with heavy rain. The US National Hurricane Center has issued a warning for portions of coastlines in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama, where the storm is expected to hit as a Category 1 hurricane.
Here’s the DVD/Blu-Ray Tuesday Roundup for June 13th 2017. Some of titles coming out today include: John Wick: Chapter 2, The Lego Batman Movie, South Park: The Complete Twentieth Season and more. Each week I’ll list the latest DVD/Blu-Ray releases and point out the ones worth buying. I can’t review everything I get so this serves as a nice guide for what’s coming out each week. Plus, it’s just fun making fun of movies and TV shows!
John Wick: Chapter 2
Loved the first movie, can’t wait to watch this today!
The Lego Batman Movie
I’m sure this is just as fun as the Lego Movie
The Vampire Diaries: The Complete Eighth and Final Season
This show lasted 8 seasons?
South Park: The Complete Twentieth Season
This was the first time in a long time, I didn’t like this season of South Park. I think Trey and Matt know it too, Trump fucked them too.
Also coming out today:
Bones Season 12
Grimm: Season Six
Rockford Files, The – The Complete Series
Dark Matter: Season Two
Shooter: Season One
Cheech And Chong’s Next Movie
A fan of Poland holds up a scarf as he watches a World Cup soccer match between Poland and Colombia at The Garden at Studio Square NYC in New York on Sunday, June 24, 2018. While the immigration debate occupies politicians and new policies have thrown thousands of families into disarray, the World Cup shows how much people from other countries help make up the fabric of New York. less
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The county of San Diego will offer walk-in services at its downtown offices Tuesday to provide marriage licenses and conduct wedding ceremonies on Valentine's Day. The downtown site will be the only county location to offer walk-in services.
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I’ve tried various ways to mark furniture or cabinet doors and drawers for hardware locations before installing it, but this is my favorite method. I use a fine-tip marker that’s made to be erasable. Either a “wet-erase” or “dry-erase” marker will work well. The beauty of the marker is that the color shows up on a finished or painted surface, but you can simply wipe it off if you make a mistake or need to reposition your marking holes for other reasons. Of course, the markers only work on furniture parts or cabinets that already have a finish applied. The ink won’t wipe off of raw wood.
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The University of Toledo’s social media account made a promise that was too good to be true.
With 500,000 retweets of a tweet put up Tuesday morning, the university would change its mascot to Shrek.
But then, hours — and thousands of retweets later — it disappeared.
People were … upset.
You can’t pretend like it never happened pic.twitter.com/GQzwy7kZzW — ₆⁶₆ (@YungSeeef) April 24, 2018
LETS GO SHREK DO NOT THINK WE FORGET — Gable Schoenfelder (@GableS97) April 24, 2018
you changing your mascot or nah? — Eric (@nemchocke) April 24, 2018
if u loved us you would change the mascot to shrek — Jonathan Danilich (@jdanilich) April 24, 2018
wish you would 💙💛Shrek instead — bemusedchunk (@bemusedchunk) April 24, 2018
So what happened?
“The tweet was meant to be fun, but it caused too much of a distraction,” Toledo spokesperson Christine Billau told For The Win in an email.
In landscape paintings, in addition to scenery, there should be figures and other things, animate and inanimate. They should be drawn well and with style, though not in too great detail. And they should, of course, fit the particular scene. For instance, a figure should seem to be contemplating the mountain; the mountain, in turn, should seem to be bending over and watching the figure. A lute player, plucking his instrument, should appear also to be listening to the moon, while the moon, calm and still, appears to be listening to the notes of the lute. Figures should, in fact, be depicted in such a way that people looking at a painting wish they could change places with them.
—The Mustard Seed Garden Manual of Painting, translated by Mai-mai Sze
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Reminisce with Lake Country Swing. Join us for an evening of “swing” music from the Big Band era, including standards like “That Old Black Magic,” On a Slow Boat to China,” “Lover,” “Love for Sale,” and many more.
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In response to the tornado that recently tore through Wilkes-Barre, Priority Healthcare Group’s Ericka Rigol (center) organized a team of volunteers from local skilled nursing facilities, The Gardens at Scranton, The Gardens at Wyoming Valley, The Gardens at East Mountain and The Gardens at Tunkhannock, to provide packages of food and cases of bottled water. The provisions were sent to the Red Cross at its base of operations near the Arena Hub Plaza.
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EUFAULA, Ala. — Alabama is known for its unusual memorials and statues, and the city of Eufaula is adding to the list with a monument to a fish.
Officials in the lakeside town on the Georgia border have unveiled a 12-foot-tall replica of a largemouth bass to celebrate its claim as the "Big Bass Capital of the World."
Bass fishing draws thousands of people to Lake Eufaula each year, and the state tourism agency awarded a grant to construct the monument. It was unveiled Tuesday.
The agency also funded a marker celebrating the late Tom Mann, who helped get Eufaula on the fishing map with his lure company.
A number of people are believed to have been injured after an incident at a military training base in West Wales.
A spokeswoman for the Ministry of Defence said "my understanding is that there are casualties" at Castlemartin Ranges in Pembrokeshire.
"As I understand it people have been injured," she said. "This is still being investigated and therefore it would be inappropriate to comment further."
Live firing was due to take place on the range from Monday to Friday, with night firing expected on Tuesday and Thursday.
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TODAY’s Donna Farizan sits down with Instagram influencer Bryce Xavier to talk about the advice he has for young people looking for social media fame. “Be unconditionally you. Love yourself,” he said.
Thousands of people have started gathering in drizzling rain in Brisbane's CBD for the dawn service.
Armed with umbrellas and coffees, the crowds are filling Anzac Square and the surrounding overpasses to honour those who have fought and died at war.
Debbie Radford, from Brisbane, says it's an important tradition to remember the sacrifices made by many Australians, including her great uncle, who fought in World War II.
"We started attending the dawn services a number of years ago with our children and we were fortunate enough to go to Gallipoli in 2015 to go to the dawn service there. It was amazing what those young men went through," she told AAP.
"I think it's part of our history, I think it's something we need to keep telling our children and our grandchildren - it's who we are, it's part of us."
Pope Francis is praising acceptance for migrants as a way to show brotherhood, even as Europe's welcome mat wears thin.
Francis sent a message Monday to a diocesan-organized conference in southern Italy promoting brotherhood in the Mediterranean area.
He encouraged Christians, young people and "all persons of good will to consider the presence of migrants an opportunity for human growth, encounter and dialogue" as well as an opportunity to practice charity.
In the last few years, Italy has taken on hundreds of thousands of asylum-seekers, many of them economic migrants, who were rescued at sea from smugglers' boats setting out from Libya's coast. Several European countries have refused to follow EU-assigned quotas to distribute the migrants. Many Italian politicians acknowledge Italy's patience for caring for migrants is fraying.
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Guggenheim remains convinced that Macy's (M +1% ) is an "iconic brand at a good value" after meeting with the company's upper management.
Analyst Robert Drbul points to Macy's merchandising initiatives on big-ticket items and sees upside with the Backstage business.
His positive view on Macy's (Buy, $26 PT) is also based on the prospect of some real estate moves.
Drubl: "Macy's continues to evaluate all of its real estate opportunities including whether it should sell a store, sell off a parking field or an off parcel; team with a developer and contribute a property; and/or co-invest with a developer, as management remains focused on creating value for shareholders in various forms. Macy's has monetized various stores, including the Brooklyn, Pittsburgh, Minneapolis, and Men's Union Square locations, and plans for the flagship Herald Square location in NYC are being developed."
Shares of Macy's are down 37.2% YTD.
SEATTLE (AP) — Richaud Gittens made a pair of free throws with 16 seconds left to give Seattle a 55-54 victory over Utah Valley on Saturday night.
Brandon Randolph scored eight straight points for the Wolverines to give them a 54-51 lead with 1:14 to play. Jordan Hill’s jumper pulled Seattle to 54-53 with a minute left.
Randolph missed a 3-point shot and Morgan Means missed a 3 for the Redhawks, but Gittens was fouled pulling in the offensive board and then made ensuing free throws. Following a Utah Valley timeout, Kenneth Ogbe missed a 3-pointer to end it.
Aaron Menzies had 15 points, 12 rebounds and six blocks to lead Seattle (16-8, 5-2 Western Athletic Conference). Means added 14 points, Hill had 10 and Gittens finished with nine.
Randolph had 15 points for Utah Valley (16-7, 5-2). Jake Toolson added 14 points and Conner Toolson chipped in 10 with a career-high five steals.
Speculation is rife as to what exactly took place in South Africa over the weekend with reports of violence between First Lady Grace Mugabe and her son Chatunga’s girlfriend a model Gabriella Engels. What is your view? Gabriella says Grace beat her up, Zanu PF says it is Grace who was beaten up. Vote below;
WHO BEAT WHO CHAIZVO, AMAI OR CHATUNGA’S GIRLFRIEND? https://t.co/XVvjA40TLX — ZimEye (@ZimEye) August 14, 2017
The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are considered innocent until proven guilty in court.
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At 9:50 p.m., Terry Benson, 48, of Carson City was arrested on suspicion of domestic battery near the 1000 block of Sunset Drive. Bail was set at $3,000.
The Nevada Appeal only names people arrested on suspicion of felonies and violent crimes. Carson City Secret Witness will pay up to $2,500 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of individuals committing crimes. Anyone with information is asked to call 775-322-4900. The School Secret Witness number is 775-283-1799. Callers remain anonymous.
Jay Rock isn’t messing around with his new single “WIN.”
Along with bars for days, Jay’s new visuals for the track prove he’s another Top Dawg Entertainment heavyweight.
The music video is complete with fire…
Missiles…
Turtle necks and cardigans…
Random flashlights…
And the TDE squad representing to the fullest.
Check out “WIN” for yourself below and watch out for Jay’s REDEMPTION album dropping June 15.
Jay Rock Brings G’ed Out Turtlenecks, Missiles & The TDE Fam To “WIN” Music Video was originally published on globalgrind.com
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A Brooklyn company in the doghouse with the city over their heated sidewalk dog shelters wants to change the law so they can get back in business.
Dog Parker had 40 high-tech doghouses outside stores around the borough, where shoppers paid 20 cents a minute to safely stash their pups while they ducked inside.
But the city Department of Transportation forced them to remove its doghouses Thursday night, claiming they were sidewalk obstructions.
“We never received a violation, never gotten a 311 complaint,” said CEO Chelsea Brownridge.
City Hall doesn’t “care about innovation,” she said, adding that the company seeks “more clarity” about codes governing sidewalks. She vowed to work with the City Council on new legislation.
The 4 1/2-foot-high, 2 1/2-foot-wide, 3-foot-deep doghouses were carefully located in front of stores to minimize problems, she said.
“This is our home . . . so we will be fighting here to stay,” Brownridge said.
Gone are the days of hunky Hugh Grant and gorgeous Ryan Gosling.
While she'll continue to polarize audiences, a sweet Netflix deal would be the perfect avenue for both her and the streaming company.
A 2-year-old girl has died after she was pulled from a pool Friday evening at a home in Glendale, police said.
Paramedics responded to a drowning call near 67th Avenue and Bethany Home Road, according the Glendale Fire Department.
Firefighters said the girl was not breathing. She was transported to Banner Estrella Medical Center.
The girl was later pronounced dead, according to the Glendale Police Department.
Police said there were a lot of people at the house and they somehow lost track of the girl. Police said there is a pool gate but it's unknown how the child got into the pool.
No additional information was immediately available.
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One of the Indiana legislators proposing to prohibit state judges from using foreign laws says it stems from concerns that Islamic religious law could be citied in civil cases. A bill filed by Republican Sen. Travis Holdman of Markle for the Legislature's 2017 session would block judges from using foreign law to impose a restriction that would violate a person's constitutional rights.
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This book is for kids who struggle with body image. Included is a fairy tale about a "Mirror Witch" who puts a spell on children, getting them to hate their bodies. There are 22 chapters, or "Spell Breakers," which empower kids to question and change their thinking while learning how to love their bodies and break the "I Feel Fat" Spell. While this book was written for kids, many adults are finding it to be extremely helpful, if not life-changing.
KDLT Cares: “Mission Bears” Donated to Kids at Sioux Falls Hospitals
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Simple gifts can go a long way when you’re in the hospital.
Today, the American Cancer Society donated around 100 teddy bears. These bears are called mission bears and are the original brand of teddy bear.
They were brought and donated to the society by guests at a gala event last month. Carrie Dragt, Manager of Community Development at the American Cancer Society says comfort, joy, and smiled were the goals behind the stuffed bears.
“It means so much to them to get something that’s out of the blue, surprised, and they’re walking in they’re going through a scary ordeal. And just to have something sitting there that they get to call home, and take home, That’s something they are going to remember from this journey,” said Dragt.
Along with Avera, Sanford Hospital also received this donation. The American Cancer Society hopes to continue to provide the hospitals with these mission bears in the future.
We finally have an unambiguous and firm denunciation from President Trump, only it’s against the CEO of Merck, Kenneth Frazier, after Frazier resigned from Trump’s manufacturing council over the President’s lack of response to Charlottesville.
TALATONA, Angola—This upmarket new suburb on the edge of Angola’s capital stands as a ghostly monument to the challenges facing one of Africa’s biggest oil producers as it braces for its first political transition in almost four decades.
Dozens of gated communities sit mostly empty, gathering dust. They were built during the first half of this decade for a middle class that never materialized and a foreign elite that largely packed...
Prospera Financial Services Inc bought a new stake in Metlife Inc during the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm bought 28,912 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $1,525,000.
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April 28 Luxottica founder Leonardo Del Vecchio tells shareholder meeting:
* rules out dual listing of EssilorLuxottica after tie-up
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Get set for another fantastic performance by the Austin opera. Madame Butterlfy will be taking the stage and Stage Director Garentt Bruce joined us in the studio to tell us more.
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Department store Nordstrom (Seattle) has tapped Paige Thomas as its executive vp and general merchandise manager for men’s and kids', according to Fashion Network.
Thomas began at Nordstrom in 2012 after positions with Kohl’s, May Co., Federated Department Stores and Fred Meyer Stores. She will replace David Witman who is retiring Feb. 15, who joined Nordstrom in 1987.
Upon joining Nordstrom in 2012 as the company's first evp, general merchandise manager for Nordstrom Rack, Thomas was able to expand Nordstrom Rack to 100 locations, as well as launching its e-commerce offerings and integrating its off-price merchant teams in New York, Los Angeles and Seattle.
NEW DELHI: Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Sunday took a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his 2015 claim on Naga peace accord which is "nowhere to be found".
"August 2015, Modi claims to create history by signing the Naga accord. Feb(ruary) 2018, Naga accord is still nowhere to be found," Gandhi tweeted.
"Modiji is the first ever Indian PM whose words don't mean anything."
Modi on August 3, 2015, announced that the government had entered into an agreement with Naga insurgent groups.
He said the accord did not just mark the end of a problem but the "beginning of a new future" in the northeast region with which he shared "deep" relationship.
Generic Cos. Say Mass. Ruling Foils 3rd Circ. Eye Drop Case
Law360, Philadelphia (October 6, 2017, 6:04 PM EDT) -- Three generic-drug makers including Sandoz Inc. told the Third Circuit on Friday that a recent Massachusetts federal court ruling bolsters their preemption defense to a suit alleging the drugmakers boosted prescription eye drop sales by using bottles that dispensed bigger-than-needed drops.
The drugmakers, which also include Falcon Pharmaceuticals Ltd. and Akorn Inc., pointed out the similarities between the consumer protection lawsuit underlying the Third Circuit appeal, targeting the generics makers as well as Pfizer, Merck and others, and the Massachusetts lawsuit, brought against the same defendants....
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NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) — Harvey Weinstein won’t testify before the New York grand jury that’s weighing whether to indict him on rape and other sex charges.
A statement issued through a spokesman Wednesday says Weinstein’s lawyers decided there wasn’t enough time to prepare him to testify. They say he learned the specific charges and the accusers’ identities only after turning himself in Friday, with a deadline set for Wednesday afternoon to testify or not.
They say his request for more time was denied.
Prosecutors declined to comment.
Weinstein faces rape and criminal sex act charges involving two women in New York. Dozens more women have accused him of sexual misconduct ranging from harassment to assault in various locales.
The 66-year-old former movie mogul has consistently denied all allegations of nonconsensual sex.
(© Copyright 2018 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. The Associated Press contributed to this report.)
The Vetr community on Monday upgraded Mazor Robotics Ltd. (NASDAQ: MZOR) from 3 stars (Hold) to 4.5 stars (Strong Buy). The Vetr crowd’s outlook on Mazor was bullish, with 60 percent of Vetr users giving the stock a Buy rating and 40 percent a Hold.
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At time of publication, Mazor Robotics shares were trading at $64.02. The Vetr crowd remains strongly bullish on the stock in the long run, with an aggregated price target of $69.63 implying 10.3 percent upside.
This bullish sentiment sharply contrasted with analyst consensus. Among analysts, the 12-month consensus price target on the stock is at $38.00, implying an extremely bearish outlook.
Less than a minute into Game 1 of Jazz-Clippers, Rudy Gobert went down with a left knee injury. An MRI taken that night showed no ligament damage, so Utah could breathe a sigh of relief.
Still, a hyperextension and bone bruise will keep the center sidelined for Game 2 on Tuesday.
The Jazz were able to steal the first contest at Staples Center without Rudy (thanks to ISO Joe), but his absence will certainly be felt. The big man is hopeful he’ll be able to return later in the series, but his status is still questionable.
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The South African State Owned Entity Transnet and Chinese locomotive manufacturer CRRC are exploring ways to further strengthen their cooperation, senior officials of both sides have said. In an interview with Xinhua Wednesday at the Africa Rail 2017 in Johannesburg, Thamsanqa Jiyane, Chief Advanced Manufacturing Officer of Transnet, said they are negotiating with CRRC to take their relationship to another level.
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Currently growing by more than 2 million images and 20 terrabytes of data each week, the database models thousands of diseases in human cells, he said. Artificial intelligence will be used to look for changes in thousands of cellular and sub-cellular features, which could lead to the “discovery of novel biology, drug targets or drug candidates at an unprecedented scale and pace.”
Even federal prosecutors want loudmouth “Pharma Bro” Martin Shkreli to shut up. Prosecutors trying the notorious 34-year-old for securities fraud asked Judge Kiyo Matsumoto on Monday for a gag order...
The Coates Cyclery bicycle shop in Pomona, California, will close at the end of February after a staggering 83 years in business. The shop, at 760 E. Foothill Blvd. , features a distinctive freestanding neon sign that was erected in the 1950s or '60s.
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With a focus on European markets, Mezzanine International is a highly regarded leader in the design, prefabrication, and installation of custom work platforms and structural mezzanine systems. In addition to serving the largest global e-commerce providers, the Company's many customers include leading companies in distribution, processing, aerospace, manufacturing, retail, and entertainment.
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Bart gets a new violin from school and Homer is responsible for it if it breaks.
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$229 might seem like a lot to spend on a set of dumbbells, but these Bowflex adjustable models take up way less room than a full rack of weights, and certainly cost less over time than a gym membership.
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FIFA World Cup has attracted not only a lot of fans but also foreign correspondents to Russia. Many of them wrote that fears about their visit to the country had not materialized and they have only fond memories of their trip. Sputnik offers you a glimpse to what Russia is like from the perspective of foreign photographers.
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HOBOKEN -- Three New Jersey lawmakers are set to tour a train station that was the scene of a fatal derailment last year. Senate President Steve Sweeney, budget committee chairman Paul Sarlo and legislative oversight committee chairman Bob Gordon will join New Jersey Transit officials at Hoboken Terminal Monday afternoon.
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Add another Manitoba town to the list of those bursting with Pride.
Officials with Flin Flon Pride confirmed they will hold their first-ever Pride parade and celebration on August 18 and 19 of this year.
The Flin Flon Pride Committee approached Flin Flon’s city council last week, according to local media, and Mayor Cal Huntley agreed to participate in a flag-raising ceremony and proclamation.
According to the group’s Facebook page, the nearby towns of The Pas and Snow Lake are invited to attend.
Flin Flon is the latest Manitoba town to celebrate Pride. Steinbach had their first Pride celebration in 2016, and Pride celebrations have also been held in Brandon since 2009. Pride Winnipeg celebrated 30 years in 2017.
Flin Flon is about 750 km northwest of Winnipeg.
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4 firefighting teams working to bring fire which closed exit from Jerusalem under control.
Four firefighting teams are working to take control of a fire in the wadi area of ​​Lifta, near the entrance to Jerusalem.
Four firefighting planes and four additional firefighters were dispatched to the scene because of the fact that the fire was spreading rapidly up the mountain, under the guise of the winds.
The road between Begin Road and the exit from Jerusalem was blocked due to the fire.
BRUSSELS A Belgian minister arrived by bike to a news conference to promote cycling on Tuesday, only to find it had been stolen when he left half an hour later.
Ben Weyts, minister of mobility for the Dutch-speaking region of Flanders, unveiled a plan to invest 300 million euros ($320 million) in cycle lanes until 2019, as part of a wider program to promote alternative modes of transport.
"We left the bike in racks at the station and locked it," a spokesman for the minister said. "When we got back half an hour later, it was gone."
While Belgium is a country obsessed with cycling as a sport, cars are the main method of commuting to work, leading to some of the worst road congestion in Europe.
The minister had to call his driver to pick him up from the station in Halle, just south of Brussels, the spokesman said, and hoped police would discover the bicycle thief with the help of security camera footage.
(Reporting by Robert-Jan Bartunek; editing by Philip Blenkinsop)
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The U.S. Embassy in Athens and its Consular Section, the U.S. Consulate General in Thessaloniki, and all U.S. Government offices in Greece will be closed on Monday, October 9, 2017 in observance of Columbus Day, a U.S. national holiday.
Dino Melaye: Jimoh Moshood storms hospital with 30 armed policemen
The spokesman of the Nigeria Police Force, Jimoh Moshood, has led at least 30 armed policemen to Zankili Medical Center, Mabushi, Abuja, where Dino Melaye is being treated. The Senator representing Kogi west was admitted into the hospital after he attempted to escape from police custody on Tuesday. They stormed the premises and enquiring to […]
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Lucknow, May 31 (IANS) Samajwadi Party’s Naeem-ul-Hasan won the Noorpur Assembly seat in Uttar Pradesh on Thursday with a margin of 6,211 votes, a poll official said.
The bypoll necessitated by BJP’s sitting MLA Lokendra Pratap Singh’s death in a road accident in February, was held on Monday, and saw a 61 per cent voter turnout.
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MUMBAI Feb 14 India's Tata Motors on Tuesday reported a worse than expected 96 percent fall in net profit for its third quarter, citing slow growth in sales at its British luxury carmaker Jaguar Land Rover and losses in its domestic business.
Consolidated net profit for the three months to Dec. 31 was 1.12 billion rupees ($16.73 million) compared with 29.53 billion rupees a year earlier. Total income from operations fell 4.3 percent to 685.41 billion rupees.
Analysts had expected Tata Motors to post a profit of 22.48 billion rupees, Thomson Reuters data shows. ($1 = 66.9300 Indian rupees) (Writing by Aditi Shah; Editing by David Goodman)
NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. (WSVN) — Rescue crews resumed searching for an 8-year-old boy, two days after he went missing while swimming off Florida’s Atlantic coast.
Crews resumed searching for Hezekiah Hill, Monday morning, after having ended their continuous search at sundown, on Sunday.
Officials said the boy was playing in the surf on New Smyrna Beach, near Daytona Beach. when the strong currents pulled him into deeper water, Saturday. His 11-year-old sister tried to rescue him, but she was also pulled out and had to be rescued by lifeguards.
His mother, Bonita Hill, said she still holds out hope Hezekiah will be found alive. “I can’t think, I can’t eat, I can’t sleep. All I can think about is my son,” she said. “I wouldn’t wish this on my worst enemy, on nobody. I just want my son. That’s it.”
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LONDON Iran condemned on Wednesday the chemical attack that left scores dead in Syria, offering help to the victims of the incident.
"Iran condemns any use of chemical weapons, regardless of who has used it and who are the victims," Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman, Bahram Ghasemi was quoted by Tasnim news agency as saying.
"We are ready to bring the victims to Iran and help them."
(Reporting by Bozorgmehr Sharafedin; Editing by Alison Williams)
Study focuses on 2 Arkansas cities to cut pedestrian deaths
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federally funded study focusing on two Arkansas cities will serve as an outline for statewide efforts to reduce pedestrian deaths.
Two metropolitan planning organizations in Jonesboro and Little Rock are sharing a $100,000 grant from the Federal Highway Administration to develop studies that would identify and implement low-cost safety measures at three corridors.
The study will concentrate on reducing pedestrian fatalities at those corridors, which have uncontrolled crossing locations and intersections that lack traffic signals. Ideas that work on those corridors could potentially be used throughout the state.
A recent report by the Governors Highway Safety Association says that more than 20 pedestrians were killed in Arkansas traffic crashes last year, a nearly 17 percent increase from the previous year.
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While the internet continues to debate whether or not “Field of Dreams” is a good movie (it is), it is clear the University of Arizona baseball team has already made up its collective mind.
The Wildcats recreated that iconic scene from “Major League” where the players arrive at Spring Training and it might be the best thing you see until live big league pitching.
While there’s a lot of great stuff in that clip, freshman Matt Frazier is, hands down, the star. Sidenote…the outfielder was selected by the Oakland Athletics in the 38th round of the 2016 Major League Baseball Draft.
Oh, bonus points if you recognized Hi Corbett Field. The home park for the Wildcats doubled as the spring training home for the Cleveland Indians in the 1989 film.
LISBON, Portugal — FC Porto beat Braga 3-1 to move back in front in the Portuguese league race on Saturday.
Porto remained unbeaten in all 20 rounds as it took a two-point lead over Sporting Lisbon and Benfica, which won 5-1 over Rio Ave.
Porto left back Alex Telles assisted on all three of his team's goals.
Telles passed for Sergio Oliveira's header before Raul Melo da Silva levelled for Braga.
On 9th October 2012, she was gunned down by a Talibani as she was returning home from an examination. Then a 15-year-old, Malala Yousafzai fought back not just for her life but for her rights too. After several surgeries that pushed her to recovery, she started advocating for women's right to education in Pakistan. No wonder her story inspires millions and is becoming alive on the big screen soon. We came across the first poster of Malala's biopic Gul Makai.
The poster has the protagonist holding a book, a portion of which blasts off. It definitely is a beautifully done emblem of a destruction that's causing an entire nation or more than that, to fall apart. At the same time, it is a subtle communication of how knowledge and education still stand triumphant and are worth fighting for.
The film will be helmed by Amjad Khan. TV actress Reem Sameer Shaikh will be seen essaying Malala's character.
‘Remember the Victims’: Ark. Governor’s Office Weighs in as Executions Blocked
Governor Asa Hutchinson's spokesman said families of those killed by men on death row have been expecting justice for decades.
When Father Richard Mangini, 76, officially retires July 1, he will have served 21 years as pastor at St. Bonaventure Church in his hometown. Father Richard Mangini, 76, talks to parishioners before the start of the Mass of the LordA a a s Supper at St. Bonaventure Church in Concord, Calif., on Thursday, April 13, 2017.
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MK Ahmed Tibi (Joint List) will be among those in attendance at a ceremony marking Land Day at Palestine House in Toronto on April 15.
Land Day commemorates the initial government takeovers of land in the Negev and Galilee which were first announced in 1976. During ensuing riots and clashes with Israeli security forces, a number of Arabs were killed.
A Romanian man in Tătaru commune, in southern Romania’s Prahova county, has dug himself a seven-room home inside a rock. For the job, he used axes he made himself.
The 63 year old man, who owns a plot in the area of the rocks, was initially looking to set up a shelter for the very hot summer days but ended up digging up seven rooms to his house.
“I have a garden there, I have land. I plucked the brambles, they were everywhere. I planted a walnut orchard. I set up a lake down there. And afterwards, if that rock was there, I thought I should make a shelter for shadow,” Şerban Vasile told Mediafax.
Besides brining in a mattress, a table and chairs, the man also set up a shrine inside his home in the rock.
Iuliana Mareş, the mayor of the Tătaru commune, said the man’s house could turn into a tourist attraction, especially that the area has a similar shelter, made by monks in the 16th century.
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A new online hub initiative to promote the West coast of Ireland as an attractive region to live and work has been launched by Minister Sean Kyne.
The Atlantic Economic Corridor will feature Donegal-based organisations and businesses, including LYIT in a bid to also attract further investment along the Wild Atlantic Way, encompassing 9 counties from Kerry to Derry.
David Minton, Director of the Northern and Western Regional Assembly says it is about attracting investment not just on a national basis but an international basis:
This week on The Disclaimer, WMSE's weekly half hour of cultural commentary and judgement with Ryan Schleicher, Milwaukee Record co-founder Matt Wild and I, we're assessing the state of Summerfest. The festival announced its 50th anniversary grounds stage lineup this week on a national platform, Jimmy Kimmel's TV show, and is promoting it with a poster that looks deliberately Coachella-esque. In Milwaukee we like to think of Summerfest as a local thing, but is the festival trying to position itself as a national attraction? And does it have the lineup to compete with the Lollapaloozas, Bonnaroos and other big boys of the world? Or, with its long, 11-day run and diverse, sometimes quantity-over-quality lineup, is the festival just too different from those other events to grab some of their market share?
You can stream the episode below, and catch up on past episodes of The Disclaimer on iTunes.
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Guisborough Town have won their appeal against relegation from Division One of the Ebac Northern League.
They lodged an appeal with the FA, who had decided that the third-bottom side would be demoted.
Their success means that 22 teams will compete in Division One, with 21 in the second tier.
Club secretary Keith Smeltzer said: “We’re very grateful to the FA to agreeing to reverse their original decision.
“Our case was that the league had recommended that the First Division should comprise 22 clubs. We also argued that a number of other leagues at our level in the national system operated their top division with either 20 or 22 clubs.
“We’re looking forward to First Division football at the King George V Ground next season.”
Meanwhile, Northern League club Bishop Auckland last night made three signings.
They snapped up prolific Tow Law striker Matty Moffat, Dunston UTS’s Luke Gilhespy and Stockton Town’s Cameron Wilson.
Beyond the politics, the resignation of President Donald Trump’s National Security Advisor could have far-ranging implications for Washington and beyond. VOA National Security Correspondent Jeff Seldin has more.
The 28-year-old African, repeat sex offender will not face deportation for a spate of sex crimes in Sweden. As the man received a Swedish passport, according to current law, cannot be sent back, Fria Tider reports.The man, who moved from Kenya to Sweden in 1998 is a serial sex offender. In June 2014 he was sentenced to six years in prison by the court of appeal for two rapes.One of the victims was a 92-year-old woman in Töreboda in Västergötland. The elderly woman was vaginally and anally raped by the migrant on Christmas Eve.Simultaneous to that sentencing, he was also sentenced for having assaulted and raped another woman outdoors in the Bomhus district in Gävle.After his conditional release from prison this year, he commit more sex crimes only three days after his release. He sexually assaulted a disabled woman and showed his genitals to two 13-year-old girls.and according to Swedish legislation, he cannot be deported because he has a Swedish passport.
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England and Wasps rugby star James Haskell explains why he loves fishing pieces of metal from the bottom of canals.
DENVER (CBS4)– Police in Denver need your help finding two men wanted in connection with the stabbing death of a former East High School football player.
Investigators say Grand Cobb was stabbed outside the Bourbon Grill at Colfax Avenue and Pearl Street on July 1.
Police are hoping to find two people seen on surveillance cameras.
There will be a remembrance vigil for Cobb at the East High School football field on Thursday.
Anyone with information regarding this crime or recognizes the people in the pictures is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 720-913-STOP (7867). You can text to CRIMES (274637) then title DMCS and enter your message or send an e-mail to metro-denvercrimestoppers.com. If the information you provide leads to the arrest and charging of a wanted individual, you can receive a cash reward up to $2,000.
Nassau County police are searching for a man who has robbed or tried to rob more than a dozen stores on Long Island at knifepoint. Before his latest robbery at a TCBY in Lynbrook on Saturday night, the robber met his match just hours earlier at a sandwich shop six miles away in North Merrick.
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(AP) – Michigan State women’s gymnastics coach Kathie Klages says she’s retiring immediately, a day after the school announced her suspension.
Klages has been coach for nearly 30 years. Her name has surfaced in lawsuits by female athletes who accuse a Michigan State sports doctor, Larry Nassar, of sexually abusing them during treatments. He denies it.
Klages is accused of downplaying complaints made by two teens in the late 1990s. But athletic director Mark Hollis says he was troubled by Klages’ “passionate defense” of Nassar to members of the gymnastics team during a meeting last September.
Hollis referred to the meeting in a letter to Klages dated Tuesday.
Klages’ attorney, Shirlee Bobryk, says Klages would never put athletes in “harm’s way.” She says Klages is retiring “out of respect to the university and the gymnastics program.”
General Overseer of Christ Mercyland Deliverance Ministries, Warri, Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin, was captured in a viral video trying to reduce a female congregant weight with prayers.
Fufeyin was seen praying hard for the obese woman to lose weight.
Video shows Prophet Fufeyin of Christ Mercyland Deliverance Ministries, Warri, reducing a congregant’s weight spiritually.
In July, the warri based cleric was seen in another viral video where he asked his male congregants to handpick their spouses in the church.
RICHMOND, Va. (AP)  A federal appeals court has scheduled arguments for Dec. 5 in the case of a former Russian military officer sentenced to life in prison for leading a 2009 Taliban attack on U.S. forces in Afghanistan.
Lawyers for Irek Hamidullin have argued that he shouldn't have faced trial because he is a lawful combatant. Prosecutors, however, say fighters aligned with the Taliban don't qualify for lawful-combatant status.
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments in December 2016. But in August, the court said it wanted to hear additional arguments after one of the judges announced he was stepping down to serve as Baltimore's city solicitor.
Former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Tuesday noted the deep unpopularity of members of Congress as he pushed for redistricting reform across the nation. “Here are some of the things that are more popular than Congress: hemorrhoids, Nickelback, traffic jams, root canals, colonoscopies, herpes. Even herpes, they couldn’t beat herpes in the polls,” Schwarzenegger says in…
Have you ever been curious about your risk for cancer or the effect your family history has on your risk? Those are the questions that the Autauga County Extension will be answering at their next event called "Cancer Risks: Do My Genes Matter?"
Dr. Nancy Merner, a geneticist with Auburn University, will share her research on the genetics of breast, ovarian, and prostate cancers. She aims to identify genetic reasons why cancer appears in certain families.
The event takes place Tuesday, Oct. 10 from 11 a.m to 1 p.m. at the Prattville Area Chamber of Commerce at 131 North Court Street. Seating is limited, so register by calling 361-7273. Lunch will be provided.
Merner travels anywhere around the state to give her presentations in a pink van dubbed the "Gene Machine".
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The Minnesota State Patrol says it made hundreds of arrests for drunken driving over the St. Patrick’s Day weekend.
The patrol says that from Friday evening through early Monday, 370 motorists were arrested for driving under the influence. That’s despite options for getting home, including free bus rides, Metro Transit and Uber.
Last year, the patrol says there were 175 DWI arrests.
BOSTON (WWLP) – State lawmakers hope to keep tired drivers from getting behind the wheel by building more public awareness about the risks of drowsy driving.
While it isn’t against the law, it’s still dangerous. 850 lives were lost because of drowsy driving in 2014.
Belmont State Senator William Brownsberger filed a bill that addresses several forms of distracted driving. Under the proposal, the second week of November would be Drowsy Driving Prevention Week in Massachusetts, creating more public awareness around driver fatigue.
“Can you pass a law against it? It’s a little bit hard to define,” Brownsberger told 22News, “So I think the effort that the legislature has taken has been to more sort of build awareness of it and try to help people think more about it.”
Another bill calls for the Sunday at the beginning of Daylight Saving Time as Massachusetts Sleep Awareness Day. It promotes clinical research and access to care for individuals with sleep disorders.
Both bills are currently under committee review.
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BEL AIR — Some of the nearly 20 companies seeking to grow or process medical cannabis in Maryland run the risk of having their licenses rescinded by a state commission. Patrick Jameson, executive director of the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission, urged members of the panel to consider extensions of the one-year deadline to receive final approval ...
The 59-year-old accused, who is allegedly responsible for the death of Warrant Officer Sascha Naidoo in Newcastle, recently appeared before the magistrates’ court, and the case was postponed until August 25.
This is according to the Newcastle Advertiser.
Naidoo passed away as a result of a stab wound to his inner thigh after being called out to attend to a complaint in Madadeni Section 7.
It is believed the 59-year-old suspect stabbed Naidoo with a spear (assegai) after stabbing his grandmother just hours earlier.
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CHICAGO — A nursing mother is suing for discrimination after being told she should use the men’s restroom to express breast milk when she reported for jury duty at a Chicago court.
Attorney Judith Miller says a clerk told her Oct. 2 that there was no a lactation room in Chicago’s Daley Center. Miller had given birth 11 weeks earlier. She says the clerk said the power outlet in the women’s restroom was broken, but that she could use the men’s to pump instead.
Miller left the courthouse and didn’t serve.
Miller and the American Civil Liberties Union have filed a lawsuit alleging discrimination by Chicago and Cook County under the Illinois Human Rights Act.
Cook County officials say the clerk was misinformed and that all city and county courts have private spaces available for nursing mothers.
April 3 Cardiome Pharma Corp:
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* Cardiome Pharma Corp says in its ruling, PTAB found all 22 claims of '393 patent were unpatentable
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A 22-year-old man is being sought over the fatal shooting of rising rap star XXXTentacion in Florida.
Broward Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman Veda Coleman-Wright said that detectives want to ask Robert Allen what he knows about the rapper’s death.
She said he is also wanted on a warrant for violating probation for possession of drugs and carrying a concealed weapon.
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XXXTentacion, whose real name is Jahseh Dwayne Onfroy, was shot on June 18.
Detectives said a SUV blocked the 20-year-old rapper’s luxury sports car in the driveway of a Fort Lauderdale area motorcycle dealership and two masked men confronted him during an apparent robbery attempt.
Twenty-two-year-old Dedrick Williams faces murder charges. He has not yet entered a plea.
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Dozens of Osoyoos residents are heading back to their homes after the town removed more evacuation orders Wednesday.
Dyersburg State Community College has received reaffirmation accreditation from the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools for the next 10 years.
SACSCOC is a regional accrediting body of degree-granting higher education institutions in the Southern states. Its mission is to assure the educational quality and improve the effectiveness of its member institutions.
DSCC President Dr. Karen Bowyer says upholding the standards set forth by SACSCOC and receiving reaffirmation of accreditation for 10 years demonstrates the college is dedicated to providing students with the highest-quality education possible.
The home campus of DSCC is in Dyersburg, and centers are located in Covington and Trenton.
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WINNIPEG — A Winnipeg woman has been charged in the death of an 18-year-old woman who was in foster care.
RCMP were called to a home in the Rural Municipality of Springfield on July 14, 2016 where they found 18-year-old Lydia Whitford dead.
She was in the care of Sandy Bay Child and Family Services at the time; it’s considered an extension of care because she was an adult.
Her family said Whitford had autism and epilepsy and that officials told them she died of natural causes.
Whitford’s death was deemed a homicide last December.
Manitoba RCMP say Lisa Marie Campbell, who is 26, is charged with manslaughter.
Sandy Bay Child and Family Services executive director Richard De La Ronde said last December that Whitford lived in a licensed foster home in the R.M. of Springfield. He said the agency closed the home after her death.
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With so many great restaurants to choose from, cash-strapped Denver newcomers - challenged with rising rents and skinny paychecks - are finding it hard to have a fun night out without blowing the bank. Twenty- Something for Twenty-somethings will help you find hot destinations where you can enjoy cutting-edge cuisine in a stylish setting - all within a twenty-something budget .
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The former governor of Cross River State, Donald Duke has advocated for more attention should be focused towards reviving the tourism sector as it cuts across other sectors of the economy. Speaking in Calabar the Cross River State Capital, Mr. Duke made reference to the need for the Free Trade Zone in Calabar to work … Continue reading Donald Advocates For Revival Of Tourism In Nigeria
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Unipol ready to support Veneto banks' rescue if everyone else does
MILAN, June 15 Italy's Unipol is ready to contribute to a state bailout of ailing regional banks Popolare di Vicenza and Veneto Banca if other financial institutions do the same, the head of the insurance group said on Thursday.
The half-day workshop is aimed at nonprofits looking to be more successful in their digital marketing efforts. Keynote topics include the importance and impact of a strong website along with a digital marketing strategy.
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Our editors are pretty regularly tuned into Zara, heralded as the mecca of on-trend, affordable clothes by fashion girls everywhere. That means we're eyeing the new arrivals and flagging the best stuff so you can spend less time digging and more time filling your cart with the pieces that'll incite compliments from friends and longing stares from strangers. These are the clothes people often stop us on the street for just to ask, "Where did you get those shoes?" Prepare to blow their minds when you answer, "Zara." Inside, we've curated 13 such items, from breezy night-out dresses to the chicest Summer work sheath you'll be happy to forever have in your arsenal. Read on for the short list of the best stuff to shop right now.
Opus Bank: 1Q Earnings Snapshot
IRVINE, Calif. (AP) _ Opus Bank (OPB) on Monday reported first-quarter earnings of $12.9 million.
The Irvine, California-based bank said it had earnings of 34 cents per share.
The state-charted commercial bank posted revenue of $74 million in the period. Its adjusted revenue was $65 million.
Opus Bank shares have risen roughly 4 percent since the beginning of the year. The stock has climbed 36 percent in the last 12 months.
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Syrians who fled the civil war into Germany have been outraged by a far-right politician's photograph of himself drinking coffee in a Syrian city, claiming it was safe enough to deport the migrants. Matthew Larotonda reports.
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Norman Finklestein speaks truth. I have seen several of his videos and been impressed by all, thanks to his research, adherence to facts, and courage to speak out. We need to have more of him, starting with ourselves.
This particular short video calls to my mind the question of who is funding Amnesty International. I used to be one such person, but have seen too many questionable issues to continue in that effort (that I could scarcely afford anyway). I think this NGO has done much good, but it is undermined by this recent report--that I haven't read myself, but have complete faith in Norman's take and interpretation, given the other videos I've seen by him. In this interview, he responds clearly and succinctly to some critical questions.
This particular issue is absolutely major, and touches literally on the survival of our species, and almost certainly on life on earth. I highly encourage watching it.
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) – A man was taken into custody after he allegedly inappropriately touched a young girl.
Alan Hyman, 71, admitted to police he pulled down a 7-year-old girl’s underwear and inappropriately touched her, according to an arrest report.
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Hyman was booked into Louisville Metro Department of Corrections and charged with sexual assault.
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Scherzer (hamstring) was named as the starter for Game 3 of the NLDS against the Cubs on Monday, Dan Kolko of MASN Sports reports.
Scherzer was able to go through a bullpen session Friday, and should be good to go for Game 3 in Chicago. Manager Dusty Baker also confirmed that Gio Gonzalez will take the mound for Game 2 on Saturday. With Scherzer throwing Monday, he won't be able to make two starts this series, but could be an option out of the bullpen during a pivotal Game 5, if it's necessary.
The Highland High School boys varsity basketball team consists of, front row from left to right, Blake Barth, Deakon Thornton, Brady Feldmann, Cameron Altadonna, Brylee Portell, Michael Barth, Christian Kassey; back row, Stephen Schniers, Trent Lammers, Sam LaPorta, Stephen Torre, Jake Kruse, Mitchell Foult and Jonathan Dickman. Kathy Portell For the News Leader
LANSING Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette today recognized the start of Severe Weather Awareness Week by releasing a new After the Disaster consumer alert providing Michigan residents with tips to avoid be scammed after a severe weather event. "While most business and charities act with the utmost professionalism and ethics, there are some bad apples who chose to take advantage of another's misfortune," said Schuette.
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CARBONDALE, Ill. — Kavion Pippen scored 21 points and Armon Fletcher's go-ahead 3-pointer from the left baseline helped propel Southern Illinois to a 65-59 win over Valparaiso on Saturday night.
Fletcher's lone 3 of the night broke a 59-all tie with 44 seconds left, Tyler Smithpeters added two foul shots and Fletcher made 1 of 2 to close out the game. Fletcher finished with 12 points. Tevonn Walker made a pair of free throws with 2:21 to go that gave the Crusaders a 59-56 lead but Valpo never scored again, missing its last five shots. Pippen, who shot 9 of 11 from the field, tied it with 2:10 to go with a 3-point play.
Valpo lead 31-25 at halftime before Southern Illinois (16-9, 8-4 Missouri Valley Conference) outscored the Crusaders 16-10 in the first 7 1/2 minutes after the break and tied it at 41.
Walker led the Crusaders (12-13, 3-9) with 16 points and Bakari Evelyn and Markus Golder each scored 13.
True sadness is the moment you not only realize, but accept, that there is actually no way that mankind can “just get along.” I’ve seen how society changes year after year, as did my parents. I witnessed their sadness. And now my own. Things like drive-by shootings, school massacres, and drugs like fentanyl and meth. I cry. Cyber bullying, children coming to school with weapons. I cry. What I see now, is that day by day, the world becomes more horrible. More evil. I’ve no way of stopping the evil. It pains me and drains me. All I see ahead is ugliness and hopelessness. Good people are losing to evil ones. Please, good people, rise up together. If we are going to lose this war, let’s at least go out fighting.
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With the large amount of recent rainfall in Amarillo, the APD is warning drivers to be cautious about driving in certain areas.
"We have received an unusual amount of rain lately, and that really hampers our driving sometimes. We have a lot of low passes that are the usual culprits of flooding," said Public Information Officer Jeb Hilton.
The combination of high speed and wet roads makes it more likely for a driver to hydroplane on the highway.
Hilton also said that in particular 3rd and Arthur, 10th and Arthur, and the areas of construction on I-40 are the places to be most careful when driving.
To avoid hydroplaning, make sure your tires are properly inflated, and always slow down when the roads are wet.
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The Nagpur bench of Bombay High Court Friday questioned a shooting order against a tigress, that was issued on October 4, forcing wildlife conservators to withdraw it for now.
The shoot order was issued after the tigress killed two persons and injured one after her release into the Bor Wildlife Sanctuary in Wardha district. She was captured from the Brahmapuri divisional forest in Chandrapur district in July after she had killed two people and injured several others. This is the second time in the past four months that the high court has questioned the shoot order.
“The bench comprising… was upset with the Forest Department not adhering to the guidelines about taking certain steps, like collecting definite evidence about the tiger in contention being the one that has caused the damage before issuing the shoot orders,” said petitioner Jerryl Banait’s lawyer Tushar Mandlekar.
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Illinois coach John Groce discusses his team's change in mindset in its win against Ohio State, while Buckeyes coach Thad Matta points out what went wrong for his squad. Then, Illini guard Tracy Abrams shares his thoughts on his team's resiliency, Michael Finke highlights Leron Black's big game on the board and Malcolm Hill hits on the importance of the win.
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Shoppers were evacuated after a bomb threat at a Walmart in Mooresville on Norman Station Boulevard Monday afternoon.
According to Mooresville police, all safety personnel were following protocol for the incident. A portion of Highway 150 from Norman Station Boulevard to Talbert Road was closed, and officials advised drivers to stay clear of the area.
Just after 7 p.m., officials confirmed that nothing was found and an "all clear" had been given.
No further information has been released.
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Nervous NATO allies seek reassurance from Trump's defense chief
BRUSSELS European allies will tell the United States' new defense secretary on Wednesday that NATO is not the weak alliance U.S. President Donald Trump has accused it of being, at one of the most anticipated NATO meetings in years.
Jamshedpur: A man was left in shock after he received an electricity bill of Rs. 38 billion here on Sunday.
As per the reports, the man named BR Guha was handed the non-payment of the bill by the Jharkhand Electricity Board (JEB), following which, electricity was disconnected from his home.
Talking to ANI over the issue, Guha said, "It came as a surprise to us. We didn't anticipate this. We have a house of 3 rooms. We use three fans, three tubelights and a TV at times. How can we have such a huge bill?"
Reacting to the bill, Guha's daughter Ratna Biswas said, "My mother is a sugar patient and my father has pressure. It was only after our neighbours intervened that we were able to do anything."
A complaint has been lodged against the Board and matters are being looked into.
(Further details awaited)
Although Brad Miller said he’s “on the same page” with the Rays about potentially shifting from first base to second, he hasn’t necessarily embraced the move, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. The 30-home run man from 2016 last played second two seasons ago as a member of the Mariners, and he has generally fared poorly as a middle infielder (minus-27 Defensive Runs Saved, minus-12.3 Ultimate Zone Rating as primarily a shortstop in 3,300-plus innings). Should Miller scuffle in his return to the keystone this year, the Rays would likely scrap the experiment and divide his playing time among first, designated hitter and short, per Topkin, who points to Tim Beckham, Nick Franklin and Daniel Robertson as their other in-house second base possibilities.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Short-lived White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci says if it were up to him, top adviser Steve Bannon would be gone from President Donald Trump’s administration.
But, he notes, “it’s not up to me.”
“The Mooch,” a few weeks removed from his spectacular flameout following an expletive-laden conversation with a reporter, appeared Monday on CBS’ “Late Show” with Stephen Colbert. Colbert has seen his ratings soar since Trump’s inauguration with his relentless comedic attacks.
Colbert showed a picture of Scaramucci former White House Chief of Staff Reince Priebus glaring at each other. Scaramucci said there was “no love lost” between the two.
He said he and Priebus got along well when he was writing checks to the Republican National Committee, which Priebus once led.
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macOS 10.12.5 vs. Ubuntu 17.04 vs. Clear Linux On A Mac Mini
Last week I posted some fresh macOS vs. Linux Intel OpenGL benchmarks while for those curious about the CPU performance, here are some additional benchmarks from that Mac Mini system.
Like the OpenGL graphics tests, these CPU-focused Mac benchmarks were done from the Mac Mini with Core i5 4278U Haswell CPU, 8GB RAM, 1TB Apple HDD, and Intel integrated graphics. MacOS 10.12.5 was tested with its Xcode 8.3.3 Clang-based compiler stack and other stock packages.
Gene’s party AT Joyale Seafood Restaurant included: 12 course Chinese dinner, live music from Randy Litch, three couples of professional ballroom dancers who performed, and over 200 guests.
Thanks to Cari Murotani for coordinating the fundraising effort for this ad. she collected about $500.
Proceeds from this ad, will be donated to Kin On Health Care and Wing Luke Asian Museum
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Burglaries were up dramatically last year, continuing with the trend of the past several years. The Juneau Police Department said there were 310 burglaries reported in 2016.
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This year’s installment of New York Comic Con kicked off on Thursday at Manhattan’s Jacob Javits Center. Thousands of zombies, aliens, and superfolk have assembled for the four-day pop-culture-palooza, chock-full of panel discussions, interactive booths, autograph signings, and sneak peeks at upcoming TV shows, movies, and, of course, comic books. From Rick and Morty to The Walking Dead, here are some of the best cosplayers that we’ve spotted so far.
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Headline: Fatal crash Thames
One person has died following a crash in Thames tonight.
The single vehicle crash happened shortly after 8pm on SH26 Paeroa Kopu Road.
SH26 Paeroa Kopu Road is closed and diversions are in palce.
Motorists are asked to avoid the area.
Serious Crash Unit is investigating.
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DENVER, Aug 11 (Reuters) - Pop star Taylor Swift on Friday won a preliminary round in a federal court trial stemming from her allegation that she was groped by a Colorado disc jockey, as the judge dismissed the DJ's rival claim accusing the singer of wrongfully getting him fired.
The ruling by U.S. District Judge William Martinez left intact Swift's assault and battery countersuit against David Mueller, who had asserted he was falsely accused by the recording star and ousted from his $150,000-a-year job at radio station KYGO-FM under pressure from her. (Reporting by Keith Coffman in Denver; Writing by Steve Gorman; Editing by Sandra Maler)
Cedric Jiles will play his final year of college football at Wake Forest.
The former Mississippi State cornerback announced Monday his intention to transfer to the ACC school, after leaving MSU earlier this year.
The highlight of Jiles’ 2016 season, and maybe his career, was a 74-yard pick-six against Ole Miss in the Egg Bowl. He started eight of nine games last season after returning from a broken arm that cost him the first month of the season, and Jiles finished with 31 tackles and a pass broken up. It was his first of
Jiles, who is from Clinton, was granted a sixth year of eligibility by the NCAA. He only played in three games as a true freshman in 2012, and missed the entirety of 2014 after suffering a hamstring injury.
BOSTON — District attorneys in Massachusetts are facing a key deadline as they continue to deal with the damage caused by the misconduct of a former state drug lab chemist.
The state's highest court ordered the DAs to produce lists by Tuesday indicating how many of the approximately 24,000 tainted cases they would not or could not prosecute if new trials were ordered. Those cases would be dismissed.
Annie Dookhan pleaded guilty to tampering with evidence and falsifying thousands of tests in criminal drug cases, calling into question evidence used to prosecute the defendants.
The American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts estimates some 20,000 cases will be thrown out, which the group says could make it the largest mass dismissal of criminal convictions in U.S. history.
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A fond look back at hysterical anti-bike-share screeds (Gothamist)
Novato needs another $2m for SMART station (Marin Independent Journal)
Spare the Air offers grants for students, youth to lead “green” transportation projects (PR NewsWire)
San Francisco pushes Uber, Lyft for data on driver wages (SF Chronicle, Fast Company)
Tesla autopilot under investigation for multiple crashes (WSAU)
Clean energy: Scaling up renewable hydrogen sources (TriplePundit)
Bee diversity can teach us about urban ecosystems (NextCity)
More California headlines at Streetsblog LA and Streetsblog SF
THE LEFT HAVING INVENTED A PARTY WITH NO BRAINS IS NOW TRYING TO INVENT A NATION WITHOUT BORDERS. WHICH IS TO SAY, TRYING TO ABOLISH THE US: Abolish ICE? Great Idea!
Here's someone who deserves all of our disdain irrespective of political ideology. His personal Facebook page has been deleted (probably by him) and his phone number is no longer in service. But his business Facebook page - Gassman Lawn and Landscape is still up. Might want to share your thoughts with this filth.
Following a 15-year career that was capped off with an NBA Championship last season, Matt Barnes has announced his retirement.
Barnes made the announcement on Instagram and, in true Matt Barnes fashion, ended the caption with three middle fingers emojis:
Barnes averaged 8.2 points, 4.6 boards and 1.8 assists for his career.
Bitcoin Is Facing Stiff Resistance On Road to $10K
Bitcoin is looking bullish today, but must leap several resistance hurdles on the way to $10,000, chart analysis suggests.
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A London man is charged with impaired driving after a vehicle struck a stop sign and a utility pole northeast of Sarnia this weekend
A car travelling on Townsend Line in Lambton Shores crashed around 4 p.m. Sunday, Lambton OPP said.
Nobody was injured.
The driver was arrested and taken to the OPP’s Petrolia detachment, where a breath test showed he had nearly three times the legal limit of alcohol in his system, police said.
A London man, 71, is charged with impaired driving and driving with more than 80 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood. He’s scheduled to appear in a Sarnia court on Sept. 11.
Redefine Properties released their interim results today. Total revenue is up 9.6% while gross distributable income grew 8.6%. and first half distribution grew 5.5%.
Business Day TV's Giulietta Talevi caught up with company's CEO, Andrew König and started off by asking him if he's worried about being on the cusp of rentals reverting given the low average rental increases.
April 6 HB Fuller Co
* H.B. Fuller announces $200 million share repurchase program; increases quarterly dividend
* HB Fuller Co - To increase company's regular quarterly cash dividend from $0.14 per share of common stock to $0.15 per share of common stock
* HB Fuller Co - Dividend of $0.15 per share of common stock is payable on May 4, 2017
* HB Fuller Co - Authorized a share repurchase program of up to $200 million of company's outstanding common shares for a period of up to five years
* HB Fuller Co - The share repurchase authorization replaces company's previous authorization that was approved in September of 2010 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Laurent Wauquiez was elected leader of France's centre-right Republicans party Sunday, with 74.6 percent of the vote. Wauquiez, 42, succeeds Nicolas Sarkozy, and will try to build a new opposition to president Emmanuel Macron - while overcoming internal divisions over his socially conservative and eurosceptic positions, including his 'softness' towards the far-right National Front.
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The BC Supreme Court struck down a bid to void a provincial environmental certificate for the project in May.
File picture of fire crews putting out the flames at the site on an arson in Berlin in 2011. Photo: DPA
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Late on Sunday evening two people threw an object into a parked car in the German capital. Moments later, the vehicle exploded and had burned out before fire crews could put out the flames.
Colts pass rush consultant Robert Mathis gives a pep talk to Colts fans by letting them know how great their team can really play.
The Federal Reserve could begin trimming its holdings of bonds "relatively soon," Fed Chair Janet Yellen said on Wednesday.
"We could put this into effect relatively soon," Yellen told a news conference, referring to the Fed's plan to reduce reinvestments of maturing securities later this year.
At least one person has been injured in a head-on crash that shut down a busy road in Shelbyville. A Shelby County dispatcher said the incident happened on Freedom's Way near the intersection of LaGrange Road about 2:30 p.m. Monday.
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Takoda Patterson, center, protests against racism in Oakland, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017. A group of several hundred demonstrators gathered to decry racism following deadly violence that erupted at a white nationalist demonstration in Virginia. Noah Berger AP Photo
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The Boston Celtics took a commanding 3-2 series lead over the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday evening, outlasting the visitors behind a big night from Al Horford and the energy provided by the return of Marcus Smart. While Boston may have triumphed regardless, there was a bit of officiating controversy during the stretch run, as the Celtics appeared to commit a shot clock violation with 1:18 remaining and the game still very much in doubt.
Celtics get away with a shot clock violation in crunch time pic.twitter.com/lbZO5dAsNa — The Render (@TheRenderNBA) April 25, 2018
While the live action can often paint a difficult picture to decipher, a still shot is revealing and it was clear that the Bucks (and their fan base) had a legitimate gripe.
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The NFL Fantasy LIVE crew assembles to recap Week 14, including the season-ending injury to Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (4:00) and a big-time performance from Bears running back Jordan Howard (24:40). The guys also talk top performers (34:15) and biggest disappointments (48:55), and share quick takeaways from notable games (57:55). As always, they close out the show with a round of Daily Daps (69:50). Like, subscribe and download!
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COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio State football added the third commitment in its 2019 recruiting class on Monday with the pledge of four-star running back Sampson James.
James is the No. 142 overall player and the No. 8 running back in the 247Sports composite ratings. The 6-foot-1, 211-pound back from Avon, Indiana is the first running back in Ohio State's 2019 class. He announced his commitment via his public Twitter account:
James chose the Buckeyes over offers from Michigan, Notre Dame, Tennessee, Florida State and others. He's coming off an unofficial visit to Columbus this weekend. James added in his commitment post that he intends to enroll early at Ohio State next January.
He joins a 2019 Buckeyes recruiting class that includes four-star offensive lineman Doug Nester and three-star offensive lineman Ryan Jacoby.
Cleveland.com/osu will have more on Sampson's commitment and what it means for the Buckeyes.
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Odessa College is hosting a Golf Fundamentals Summer Sports Camp for children ages six and up.
The camp is divided into 4 sessions, with the first running from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. each day from June 4 to June 7.
Campers are required to supply their own golf equipment. It is also recommended that they bring sunscreen, a hat and a bottle of water.
The cost for the camp is $99 prior to May 24 with a $15 late fee for registrations added after.
For a full list of session dates or to register your child click here.
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Football Soccer - Pescara v AS Roma - Italian Serie A - Adriatico-Giovanni Cornacchia Stadium, Pescara, Italy - 24/04/17 AS Roma's Kevin Strootman shoot and scores first goal . REUTERS/Alberto Lingria
AS Roma midfielder Kevin Strootman has been banned for two games for diving in their 3-1 derby defeat to Lazio, Serie A's disciplinary committee said on Tuesday.
Referee Daniele Orsato awarded a penalty after the 27-year-old fell in the penalty area, but he was retrospectively punished after replays showed he had not been touched by any Lazio player.
"After moving the ball laterally with his foot, (Strootman) made an unnatural twist before falling to the ground..." Serie A said in a statement on their website (www.legaseriea.it).
The Dutchman will miss key games against sixth-placed AC Milan on Sunday and against leaders Juventus on May 14.
Roma are second in Serie A, nine points adrift of Juventus, but a point clear of Napoli in third.
(Reporting by Silvia Recchimuzzi in Gdynia; Editing by Toby Davis)
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee group of businesses is charging into the fiery debate over how to balance LGBT rights and religious conviction.
About 300 companies, from health-care giant HCA to FedEx, have joined under the moniker Tennessee Thrives to oppose religious objection and bathroom bills, like the one in North Carolina that has stirred a months-long uproar.
Companies in other GOP-led states have successfully voiced opposition under similar names: Georgia Prospers, Opportunity West Virginia, Missouri Competes.
In North Carolina, lawmakers continue to feud over whether to repeal its transgender bathroom law nine months after they passed it. Businesses, conventions and sports events have avoided North Carolina in protest. Republican Gov. Pat McCrory lost his re-election under criticism of the law.
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Deal-savvy consumers on HotUKDeals, the UK’s biggest deal-sharing community, have spotted Jack Daniels (50cl) for £8 at Tesco.
The in-store deal has been spotted at numerous shops.
These include Drayton, Trowbridge, Hexham, Hanley and Queensbury.
Consumers are advising that they think it’s a national deal.
"Just bagged one in my store," one customer wrote.
Another added: "This seems to be a nationwide clearance, amongst other spirits on offer - just check the price per 100ml against other size products as it’s not always cheaper."
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D. Ann Kesler, 86, of Rockford, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 15, 2017, at Van Wert County Hospital in Van Wert.
She was born October 16, 1931, in Mercer County, the daughter of Dewey and Lottie (Morrison) Gibbons, who both preceded her in death. She married Gary “Gus” Kesler, died April 17, 1990.
Survivors include a daughter, Misti (Ed) Burtch of Rockford; and five grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 20, at Ketcham-Ripley Funeral Home in Rockford, with Pastor Chip Steffy officiating. Private graveside services will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery in Ohio City on Friday, April 21.
Visitation is from 5-7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
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DETROIT - Detroit citizens who are concerned that historic buildings in Detroit may be demolished for parking lots are rallying Saturday.
Olympia Entertainment, a subsidiary of Illitich Group, owns several vacant structures along the Cass Corridor, buildings that some fear will come down.
"I don't think parking lots are developments," Nick Miller said.
The rally will be help from 2-3 p.m. Saturday at 2959 Woodward Ave.
Hear more about what people are doing to try to halt the demolitions in the video above.
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JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi is sending five firefighters to Texas to help that state put out wildfires.
The Mississippi Forestry Commission says the group will arrive Tuesday in Merkel just west of Abilene.
The team is bringing two bulldozers that they use to create fire breaks along the edge of a wildfire.
State Forester Charlie Morgan says the Mississippi personnel are expected to stay in Texas for about two weeks.
Texas officials reported Sunday that 111 wildfires had burned nearly 25,000 acres across the state in the previous week. State officials reported 19 active wildfires on Monday, with the largest fires concentrated in the state’s panhandle.
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Indie legends Bloc Party have announced they will perform their debut album 'Silent Alarm' in full at the 3Arena later this year.
The band, who have since released another four studio albums and undergone a number of changes to their lineup, will play the Dublin venue on October 22.
Released in 2005, 'Silent Alarm' reached number 3 on the UK Album chart and went certified platinum, and contains hits such as 'So Here We Are/Positive Tension', 'Banquet', and 'Helicopter'.
The Dublin show is one of six on the band's upcoming tour, and will be the second last date before the band wrap up in London on October 24.
Tickets are on sale from Monday 26 March, according to Bloc Party's website, although information about where to get them and pricing has yet to be announuced.
When Capt. Tia Morris turned 50, after about three decades in the Los Angeles Police Department, she became eligible to retire with nearly 90% of her salary.
But like many cops and firefighters in her position, the decision to keep working was a financial no-brainer, thanks to a program that allowed her to nearly double her pay by keeping her salary while also collecting her pension.
A month after Morris entered the program, her husband, a detective, joined too. Their combined income for four years in the Deferred Retirement Option Plan was just shy of $2 million, city payroll records show.
But the city didn’t benefit much from the Morrises’ experience: They both filed claims for carpal tunnel syndrome and other cumulative ailments about halfway through the program. She spent nearly two years on disability and sick leave; he missed more than two years, according to a Los Angeles Times analysis of city payroll data.
Read the full story on LATimes.com.
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Duke Energy (DUK +0.3% ) agrees to acquire the 24.9 MW Shoreham Solar Commons project on Long Island, one of New York's largest solar projects, from Invenergy; financial terms are not disclosed.
The Long Island Power Authority will purchase power produced at the plant under a 20-year agreement, valued at $177M by the New York State Comptroller’s office.
The project, currently under construction by Invenergy - North America's largest independent wind power generation company - is expected to be complete in Q2 2018.
The FTSE 100 clawed back some of the significant amount of ground lost last week as markets were spooked by the escalation of the North Korea crisis.
Fears of an armed conflict sent London shares sharply lower but today may end up being a good buying opportunity the tensions over North Korea’s missile programme are not further stoked.
On the company news side Standard Life's merger with Aberdeen Asset Management has completed just as John Menzies deal with DX has fallen through.
Ariana Grande has had a lot of time for reflection in the almost five months since the Manchester Arena bombing.
“I don’t think I’ve been through anything as traumatic as [what] we’ve been through,” the pop star, 24, told Coveteur. “So … [tour] can be a lot.”
As hard as it can be to focus on something like performing in the wake of such a shocking tragedy, the singer also knew it was important to regroup and finish the final leg of the “Dangerous Woman” tour.
“Calling it off and going home was not an option. The message of the show was too important. For the crew and everyone involved, it’s become more than just a show for us,” she said. “We are really grateful to be here and really grateful for this show.”
In June, Grande participated in the “One Love Manchester” benefit concert to raise money for the victims of the attack. The city made her an honorary citizen in July.
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Troopers said one person is dead following a crash in Newberry County on Friday.
The incident happened around 4 p.m. along SC 34 at General Henderson Road, about .5 miles east of Newberry.
Troopers said a 2005 Ford F150 pickup truck pulling a trailer was traveling south on General Henderson Road as a 2014 Freightliner tractor trailer pulling a trailer was traveling east along SC 34. The pickup truck failed to stop at a stop sign and struck the Freightliner int he side.
The driver of the pickup truck was not wearing a seat belt and was killed in the crash. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the Freightliner was not injured.
The victim has not yet been identified by the coroner. Stay with FOX Carolina for the latest.
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A man in Marshfield, Missouri, came to rescue of a dog trapped in a lake on January 19. Jeff Mann tread carefully over a frozen pond and was able to land a rope next to the dog, who then held onto it with its teeth and was successfully freed by Mann. Mann’s wife Selina first noticed the dog struggling in the water and then filmed her husband carrying out the rescue. Credit: Selina Mann via Storyful
Former NBA star Dennis Rodman, on low-key return to Pyongyang, has given the North Korean sports minister a copy of President Donald Trump's book "The Art of the Deal."
It wasn't signed by Trump, who was Rodman's boss for two seasons of the "Celebrity Apprentice" reality TV show.
Rodman's arrival on Tuesday came just hours after the North decided to release Otto Warmbier, an American university student who had been imprisoned for 15 years with hard labor for trying to steal a propaganda banner.
Warmbier, who had been confined for 17 months, has apparently fallen into a coma not long after his confinement began. Pyongyang said Thursday saying it decided to let him go for "humanitarian reasons."
Officials in Washington and Pyongyang said Rodman played no role in the release.
As more marijuana shops take root in states that have legalized the drug, they’re struggling with a lack of access to the kind of routine banking services other businesses take for granted.
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Democratic Massachusetts U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren is leading a new effort to make sure vendors working with legal marijuana businesses don’t have their banking services taken away.
The vendors include chemists who test marijuana for harmful substances and firms that provide security for pot shops.
It’s part of a wider effort by Warren and others to bring the burgeoning $7 billion marijuana industry in from a fiscal limbo she says forces many marijuana shops to rely solely on cash.
Warren says helping marijuana-based businesses move away from a cash-only model also will help ensure they’re paying their taxes.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Southern Illinois University board of trustees is now on record opposing a proposal to split the system in two.
During a special meeting Wednesday in Springfield, the board passed a resolution opposing legislation introduced by Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, to separate SIU-Carbondale and SIU-Edwardsville. The legislation would establish new boards for each campus.
Hoffman introduced the legislation in April as tension escalated between the two campuses after the board failed to pass a funding reallocation proposal. It would have transferred $5.1 million from Carbondale to Edwardsville.
The board also voted to oppose a bill introduced by Democratic Rep. Katie Stuart of Edwardsville that would mandate an equal allocation of state appropriations between the Carbondale and Edwardsville campuses. Currently, about 64 percent of state funding goes to Carbondale and 36 percent to Edwardsville.
MERRY CHRISTMAS: Gillian Jenney, Katherine Reid, Emily Cleaver, Sandy Davis and Jamie McGrain with the Bundaberg Visitor Information Centres Christmas tree.
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VISITORS to the Bundaberg Visitor Information Centre will find a Christmas tree that's about as Bundy as you'll get.
Volunteer Emily Cleaver decided to make a tree with Bundaberg drink boxes, including ginger beer and rum.
Bundaberg North Burnett Tourism general manager Katherine Reid said the tree had received a lot attention and coincided with the launch of the new Bundaberg Drinks Tour.
"We thought it would be a fun idea,” she said.
Ms Reid said it was a good way to show off products the region has to offer.
"We have to say though, we didn't drink everything that's in those boxes - the suppliers gave them to us empty,” she laughed.
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The Gadget Clinic program at the Vacaville Public Library-Cultural Center will offer help to anyone having problems with their digital devices such as smartphones, tablets, laptops and more. The program will take place from 5 to 6 p.m. the first and third Tuesdays of the month, starting in the new year.
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China has announced it will open its space station project to all United Nation member states who are willing to participate regardless of whether they have an existing space programme. Officials have said the China Space Station or CSS should be operational by 2022.
"Firstly, the cooperation will be open to all countries, regardless of their capabilities in outer space exploration. Secondly, it will be very inclusive, embracing governments, international organizations, private entities and research institutes and it will be carried out through the use of various means," said Shi Zhongjun, China's Ambassador to the UN at an event in Vienna.
The move by China has been seen by some as jab at the US who excluded China from the International Space Station project. It also comes at a time where the United States and other participating countries are deciding when to end the ISS's mission.
A jack-knifed semi is blocking the lanes of I-75 at Fort Street in Detroit. (Photo: MDOT)
A jack-knifed semi-truck is blocking all lanes of northbound Interstate 75 at Fort Street, officials said.
Officials with the Michigan Department of Transportation said traffic is squeezing by the truck on the right shoulder.
Motorists may want to find an alternate route and avoid the area.
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Cookstown-based energy firm LCC increased its turnover by 45% to £853m in 2017.
Pre-tax profit at the group was £20m, down from the £21m achieved in 2016. LCC owns the Go petrol station chain as well as oil terminals and energy distribution businesses.
The company said it had won "many new customers" in the business electricity supply market over the year.
It has about 17% of the business electricity market in Northern Ireland.
Beginning as a coal merchant in 1986, LCC employs about 250 staff.
The firm is owned by the Cookstown-based Loughran family.
During the year, the shareholders shared a dividend of £400,000.
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - Christian Pulisic was set to start in central midfield flanked by Paul Arriola and Darlington Nagbe in the United States' World Cup qualifier Friday night against Panama.
Pulisic, playing his first international match since turning 19 last month, had been at wide midfield in the September qualifiers.
Tim Howard was in goal, and DeAndre Yedlin returned to right back after recovering from a hamstring injury.
Omar Gonzalez and Matt Besler were in central defense for the fifth time this year, the most frequent duo for the U.S. in 2017, and the 15th time overall.
Jorge Villafana was at left back and captain Michael Bradley in central midfield. Bobby Wood and Jozy Altidore started up front.
Defender Michael Orozco and midfielder Juan Agudelo did not dress.
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Mark your calendars for a final visit of our agency at our Fall Evening of Dreaming Art & Food Pop-Up before Centro is completely transformed by a Design for a Difference makeover in October. Presented in collaboration with VEA Events, An Evening of Dreaming promises to be a total Visual, Edible and Audible experience for your senses. Featuring Latino artists and chef working in collaboration on artistic creations that defy the imagination, this is a one-of-a-kind event you won't want to miss. Tickets go on sale in July!
Proceeds from this event benefit the programs at Centro Hispano of Dane County.
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Making their first Stanley Cup Final appearance in 20 years, the Capitals have the full attention of the entire hockey world.
That includes, apparently, Jimmy Fallon.
Fallon, the host of NBC's The Tonight Show, dished out some superlatives for a handful of Caps and Golden Knights players prior to Game 1 of the 2018 Stanley Cup Final on Monday night in Las Vegas, Nev.
Fallon takes some shots at Alex Ovechkin's haircut and Braden Holtby's beard, so we're sensing a real theme here.
Even if Caps fans don't take kindly to the fresh-faced Fallon coming at Holtby's glorious, perfectly-manicured man beard, they can take some solace in the fact that Fallon also roasts Marc Andre-Fleury.
Never a bad time for a good joke at a Penguins' player expense.
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The RFL are contemplating moving kick off times for Thursday games earlier. It's official- they are mad. How do they think that will improve attendances, especially with cross Pennines matches.
Zimbabwe Vice President Hospitalised in South Africa
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(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe says one of his deputies is in a South African hospital, as local media reported he was poisoned at a political rally.
Mugabe did not address the poisoning claims Monday.
He told thousands at a national ceremony to honor independence heroes that Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa is in a hospital in Johannesburg.
Health minister David Parirenyatwa told reporters at the ceremony that Mnangagwa was taken to a hospital Saturday because “he had severe vomiting with diarrhea and became dehydrated.” Mnangagwa is now “much better, almost jovial,” he said.
Mnangagwa is viewed as one of Mugabe’s potential successors and is linked to a faction involved in a vicious succession battle. First lady Grace Mugabe is associated with the other faction./VOA
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Some 200 prospective jurors will file into the second floor of Suffolk Superior Court at 9:30 a.m. to begin filling out written questionnaires. Another group will arrive Thursday at the downtown Boston courthouse to provide written responses, before people in a smaller group are questioned individually.
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NEW YORK, April 28 Puerto Rico's financial oversight board on Friday approved a fiscal plan for the struggling U.S. territory's Government Development Bank, which would wind down the bank's operations over 10 years.
The GDB, which had served as the island's primary fiscal agent, has been a shell entity since April 2016, when Puerto Rico's former governor declared a state of emergency at the bank. The bank defaulted on $422 million of debt the following month. (Reporting by Nick Brown; Editing by Meredith Mazzilli) )
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The US ambassador to the UN has said women who accuse President Donald Trump or anyone else of sexual harassment or assault 'should be heard'. Speaking to the CBS programme Face the Nation on Sunday, Nikki Haley added: 'Women should always feel comfortable coming forward and we should all be willing to listen to them'
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The RCMP say the death of a resident at a continuing care facility in Beaver Bank, N.S. has been ruled a homicide, but charges won’t be laid in the case.
Police responded to an assault call at The Ivy Meadows home on Oct. 26 after a 79-year-old man was pushed by a female resident. Police say the man sustained a head injury and was found lying on the floor.
Gordon Birchell died three days later, on Oct. 29.
An autopsy was conducted and the case was handed over to the RCMP’s homicide unit.
Police confirmed Wednesday that his death has been ruled a homicide, but no charges will be laid due to the “cognitive impairment of the suspect.”
Happy New Year! A number of liberal bloggers are (happily) saying good bye to 2016...
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If you are an avid Instagram user, you are most likely more than a little familiar with the app’s direct messaging capabilities (or DMs, because the youths say). DMs permit you to chat in private with your friends, connect with followers, and in person react to stories your friends have posted.
And now, Instagram is doing one thing huge: Instagram is testing out a brand new app called Instagram Direct. But, what’s the new Instagram Direct? it is a spanking new app that connects to your Instagram profile and is strictly about direct messaging. suppose Facebook messenger mixed with Snapchat, which honestly may well be the best idea ever.
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If you want a say in who becomes Georgia's next governor, you might want to check your voter status.
Tuesday, April 24, is the deadline to register to vote in the General Primary Election on May 22.
There are also a number of other races that will be on the ballot, including Lt. Governor, and for seats in the Georgia General Assembly.
The primary will determine who will be on the ballot for the November 6 General Election.
The last day for a person to register to vote for the November General Election and Runoff Election will be October 9, 2018.
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Houston County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on February 28, 2017 at 10 A.M. in the Commissioners Room, Room 222, 304 South Marshall Street, Caledonia, MN, 55921, in order to revise the Bylaws of the Houston County EDA relating to changes in statute regarding term lengths of members of the Economic Development Authority, and also to make general language clean-up changes to the Bylaws.
The changes reflected in the proposed bylaws to be adopted will be on file and available for public inspection at the office of the County Auditor and the office of Economic Development.
All interested persons may appear at the hearings and present their view orally or in writing.
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VMWare (NYSE:VMW) announces preliminary Q2 results and a senior notes offering.
Q2 results: revenue, $1.89B to $1.9B (+11.9% to 12.6% Y/Y; consensus: $1.86B); license revenue, $727M to $737M (+12.9% to 14.4%); GAAP operating margin, 30.5% to 31.1%; diluted EPS, $0.78 to $0.86 (consensus:$1.13).
FY18 guidance increased: revenue, $7.83B (+10%; consensus: $7.62B); license revenue, $3.08B (+10%); GAAP operating margin, 20% to 21%; diluted EPS, $5.08 (consensus: $4.93B).
Additional results will report on August 24.
VMWare also announces a $1B stock repurchase authorization, which adds to the previously announced $1.2B repurchase program for this year.
Arsenal reportedly fail with a bid to sign Juventus winger Juan Cuadrado, who has only recently completed a move to Turin from Chelsea.
Juventus winger Juan Cuadrado has reportedly emerged as a transfer target for Arsenal.
Last month, it was revealed that Juventus had triggered a clause in their loan arrangement with Chelsea where they could sign the 29-year-old on a permanent deal after making 84 appearances since August 2015.
However, according to The Sun, the Serie A champions have had to fend off an offer from Arsenal for the left-sided player.
It has been claimed that the Gunners made a bid of £17.6m, a similar fee which Juventus paid Chelsea for his signature, but it was reject by the Italian giants.
It remains to be seen whether Arsenal will return with an improved offer as they consider potential replacements for Alexis Sanchez.
During his previous spell in the Premier League, Cuadrado made just four starts and nine substitute appearances.
Shipping containers sit stacked at the Port 2000 terminal in the Port of Le Havre, France March 14, 2017. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier
PARIS The Bank of France on Monday trimmed its estimate for first quarter French economic growth to 0.3 percent, from an earlier 0.4 percent estimate, although the central bank kept its overall, estimate for annual growth of 1.3 percent.
The Bank of France's business climate survey showed a dip in the climate for the industrial sector, which edged down to 103 points in March from 104 points in February.
The business climate indicator for the services sector stood at 101 points in March, unchanged from February.
(Reporting by Sudip Kar-Gupta; Editing by Adrian Croft)
WASHINGTON (AP) — Start the countdown clock on a momentous two weeks for President Donald Trump and the GOP-run Congress.
Republicans are determined to deliver the first revamp of the nation’s tax code in three decades and prove they can govern after their failure to dismantle Barack Obama’s health care law this past summer. Voters who will decide which party holds the majority in next year’s midterms elections are watching.
Republicans are negotiating with Democrats on the contentious issue of how much the government should spend on the military and domestic agencies to avert a holiday shutdown. An extension of the program that provides low-cost health care to more than 8 million children and aid to hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico, Texas and Florida need to be addressed.
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A fast-moving storm brought heavy snow to parts of Colorado on Sunday evening, March 18, with about five inches of snow predicted.By Monday morning, some areas had seen up to 10 inches, the Denver Post reported and the Colorado Department of Transportation advised people to take extra time getting to work, warning about wet and slushy conditions and ice in some areas.This video shows the approaching storm west of Louisville at the Davidson Mesa Trail Head. Credit: Magdalena Emanuella Corrado via Storyful
The Rangers have placed struggling closer Sam Dyson on the 10-day disabled list with a hand contusion and recalled reliever Keone Kela from Triple-A Round Rock, MLB.com’s T.R. Sullivan reports.
Dyson, 28, has had an awful start to the 2017 season, blowing three saves with an 0-3 record and a 27.00 ERA in 4 1/3 innings. It’s not clear when Dyson suffered his hand injury. It could just be a cover for the Rangers to give Dyson a mental and physical break without having him take up a valuable roster spot.
Kela, 24, did not make the Rangers’ Opening Day roster primarily due to a clubhouse incident. The right-hander underwent surgery last April to remove a bone spur in his right elbow. He finished the year with an ugly 6.09 ERA but did put up a 45/17 K/BB ratio in 34 innings.
Matt Bush will close games for now, Sullivan adds.
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Sam Billings' clever boundary catch in England's Twenty20 match against the Prime Minister's XI has polarised the cricket world.
Billings caught James Faulkner in the deep and as his momentum was about to push him over the rope, he tossed the ball up in the air.
From outside the boundary, Billing then turned around and jumped from outside the rope, caught the ball while in the air before landing back in the field of play.
The catch would have been illegal five years ago but an update to the Laws of cricket in October 2013 meant the Englishman's effort was within the laws.
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Because Billings' initial contact with the ball was inside the boundary, and he never made contact with both the ball and the outside boundary at the same time, the catch was legal.
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April 20 Pescanova SA:
* Said on Wednesday that the general meeting of Nueva Pescanova SL approved share capital increase of 135.4 million euros ($145.2 million) via offsetting of credits
* As a result, the stake of Pescanova in Nueva Pescanova is reduced to about 1.6 percent from 20 percent
* Pescanova, where the company's former shareholders are included, objected to the approved capital increase
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Montreal police were left patrolling empty Costco parking lots early Wednesday morning.
Police were in position at four Costco gas stations in anticipation of a protest organized by a Facebook group, Mouvement contre le prix du gaz.
The group asked drivers to halt and slow down circulation in protest of high and rising gas prices.
READ MORE: Gas prices spike in Montreal by double digits
Not one protester was in place at any of the four locations including the group’s organizer, Thomas Friders, who did not answer our interview requests.
Nearly 5,000 Facebook users said they were going to protest and another 41,000 said they were interested in the early 6 a.m. event.
READ MORE: Vancouver reaches highest gas prices in North American history, expected to keep rising: analyst
Gas prices are at $1.47 per litre on the island of Montreal on average, according to Essence Montreal .
NEW YORK (AP) — Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif is warning the Trump administration that pulling out from the Iran nuclear deal would undermine talks with North Korea by proving that America reneges on its promises.
He tells The Associated Press that if President Donald Trump withdraws, Iran would "most likely" abandon the deal as well. Zarif says Iran would no longer be bound by the deal's international obligations. That would free up Iran to resume enrichment activity beyond the limits imposed by the 2015 nuclear accord.
In an interview, Zarif says Iran would welcome reduced tensions on the Korean Peninsula. But he says Trump is showing that the U.S. "is not a trustworthy, reliable negotiating partner." Zarif says that makes the U.S. "a rather unlikely partner" for any other global agreements.
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Hamilton, Ontario – Ontario’s health minister blames the flu for Hamilton’s ambulance shortage, but paramedics disagree
Biloxi, Mississippi – Homeless veteran assaulted paramedic helping him get to hospital
Palo Alto, California – Man accused of wild spree – groping, head butting nurse and spitting in paramedic’s face
Fort Myers Beach, Florida – Local Fire/EMS union vice-president accused of misappropriating funds
Stamford, Connecticut – Community rallies around cancer stricken paramedic
Colchester, UK – Winter pressure saw ambulance service lose 730 hours
Queensland, Australia – Queensland government under pressure to create laws which protect paramedics, police, and firefighters
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CHICAGO — An appeals court has refused to toss corruption charges against former U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock, saying it can’t assess whether his prosecution violated constitutional separation-of-powers clauses until after he goes to trial.
The 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago says in its unanimous ruling Wednesday that it doesn’t believe appellate courts have the authority to address such questions until after a verdict. No date has been set for the 36-year-old Schock’s trial on 22 corruption counts.
The Republican from the central Illinois city of Peoria was indicted in 2016 on charges of misusing funds. He resigned in 2015 amid scrutiny of his spending, including to redecorate his Capitol Hill office in the style of the TV show “Downton Abbey.”
A Schock spokesman didn’t have an immediate comment.
Analysts at BBH note that Sterling's slide has accelerated this week and is having its worst week in a year, shedding about 2.5%.
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“It is not due to a shift in interest rate expectations. The implied yield on December short sterling futures contract has eased a single basis point. Sterling fell by more than three cents. It was recovering from the losses spurred the face of weaker than expected manufacturing and construction PMIs, when May gave a milquetoast speech at her party's conference. Recall too that as of last September, speculators had a net long sterling position in the futures market for the first time in two years. The late longs were in weak hands.”
“There is a rebellion within the Tory Party. Shapp, the former Tory Party Chair reportedly has a list of colleagues who want a new leader. Reports suggest there are presently around 30 Tory MPs on the list, including several former cabinet officials and cuts across the Brexit divide.”
Early voting began April 12 and will end on April 27 at the Election Commission Office located at 1320 West Main Street in Franklin, and the other following locations: "Early voting is extremely popular with many of our voters because it allows some flexibility to those who may be unable to cast a ballot on Election Day," said Chad Gray, Administrator of Elections. "Please remember to bring your Tennessee state issued or your Federal issued Photo ID even if it is expired to vote ."
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MADISON, Wis. — A Wisconsin woman accused of robbing three banks while she was more than eight months pregnant pleaded guilty to robbing two of them and was sentenced to four years in prison.
The State Journal reports that 32-year-old Lisa Harding of Madison was also ordered to pay back money taken during a third bank robbery, even though that charge was dismissed under a plea agreement.
The robberies happened in December 2016. Harding was arrested after taking a taxi to and from the final robbery.
Dane County Circuit Judge Jill Karofsky said that while she understands Harding’s health problems and drug addictions, a prison sentence was warranted because of the threat to public safety.
Harding apologized for her crimes and said a lot of things were “going wrong” for her at the time.
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UNDATED (WCBI) — Five teams from Mississippi will begin the 2017 season ranked in the NJCAA Top 20.
EMCC is the highest rated team at No. 2 in the preseason poll while Northwest and Northeast all sit inside the top 10.
Holmes and Co-Lin are the other two from the Magnolia State in the top 20 while ICC is receiving votes.
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could still play a role for at after the announced Wednesday that the injured striker would be out for "not more" than three weeks.
"The football federation reiterates that will be at the World Cup, God willing, and will be out for no longer than three weeks," the federation said after its and the team doctor met with in Spain, where he is undergoing treatment.
Egypt's opening fixture in Group A is against on June 15. They then face on June 19 and on June 25.
—Multiple news organizations are reporting that several aides to Donald Trump were in regular touch with Russian officials before the election. The reports came a day after Mike Flynn, the president’s national-security adviser, resigned over what he told White House officials about the nature of his calls to Russia’s ambassador to the U.S.
—Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netnyahu meets with President Trump in the White House today for the first time after Trump’s election in November.
—We’re tracking the news stories of the day below. All updates are in Eastern Standard Time (GMT -5).
With a snappy new name, the Bass, née the Bass Museum of Art, will unveil its $12 million expansion on October 8. Led by Arata Isozaki protégé David Gauld, the additions include a “creativity center” and multimedia lab, a café and four new galleries. “A museum-going experience is not the static, contemplative one it once was,” says Chief Curator Silvia Karman Cubiña. “Visitors will now have a more dynamic space that calls for social interaction and leisure.”
The unveiling will include new solo exhibitions by Pascale Marthine Tayou, Mika Rottenberg, and Ugo Rondinone, each playfully reflecting themes of internationalism and inclusion: Cameroonian-born Tayou created an LED wall installation that spells “Welcome” in 70 languages; Rottenberg’s Cosmic Generator, an immersive sculpture and video installation, examines the global economy; and, taking up the entire second floor, Swiss-born Rondinone’s exhibit features 45 life-size clowns.
Forte (hamstring) participated in position drills during Monday's practice, ESPN's Rich Cimini reports.
Forte missed New York's preseason opener while treating a hamstring problem, but the veteran seems to be making strong progress in his recovery. Although Forte is yet to return to team drills, his individual work Monday is reason for encouragement. Along with Forte, backfield partner Bilal Powell (neck) also took part in the Jets' running-back drills to start this week.
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Headline: Vehicle recovered in search for missing Aorhena woman Kim Richmond
Statement attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Ross Patterson
As part of the search for missing Arohena woman Kim Richmond Waikato Police have today recovered a vehicle from Lake Arapuni, Waikato.
The vehicle recovered is the 2014 silver Ford Ranger ute that Ms Richmond was believed to be driving prior to her disappearance on 31 July 2016.
Police can confirm there is a body in the truck, however formal identification is still to be completed.
A post mortem will be carried out tomorrow and the Coroner has been advised.
The Police investigation into the disappearance of Ms Richmond is ongoing in light of today’s developments.
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A group of Republican and Democratic governors want President Donald Trump to back wind and solar power. The president has supported fossil fuels and threatened to pull out of the Paris climate agreement, casting doubt on the future of renewable energy in the United States. But experts say that the jobs the growing industry is creating could go to China if the United States pulls back from climate action. VOA’s Steve Baragona has more.
CARUTHERSVILLE, Mo. (AP) - A man has been charged with first-degree murder for a shooting outside a rural southeast Missouri nightclub that left one man dead and six others wounded.
Travis Ware II was also charged Monday and armed criminal action following the Sunday morning shooting in the parking lot of Club Envy in Caruthersville.
Online court records say Ware is from Caruthersville but don't indicate whether he has an attorney to speak for him. He's being held without bond.
Missouri Highway Patrol Sgt. Clark Parrott says investigators believe Ware was acquainted with the victims. But he says witnesses, including people who were shot, have been reluctant to provide details.
Six people were shot and a seventh was injured when he went through a window. Two of the shooting victims are critically wounded and three are stable.
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A fiery three-vehicle crash in Mississauga has claimed the life of a 46-year-old man and injured two others.
Peel Regional Police said the call came in at 5:20 p.m. to Goreway Drive, north of Derry Road.
READ MORE: Motorcyclist seriously injured after collision with SUV in downtown Toronto
A 46-year-old Brampton man was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead. Two other people suffered minor injuries.
Police had closed a section of the road off to allow the major collision bureau to investigate.
There’s no word yet on what may have caused the collision.
Paul charged the US government with jeopardizing Israel's security and even initiating a potential arms race in the Mideast by signing the arms deal, described by Trump as "tremendous." US Senator Rand Paul and other members of the House Freedom Caucus hold a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S. March 7, 2017..
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The City of Hamilton is removing 65 dead or dying ash trees at Confederation Beach Park due to an ongoing emerald ash borer infestation.
The tree removal, happening this month, is expected to take about two weeks. Each ash tree will be replaced by a new tree species.
The ash trees, located along the Hamilton Waterfront Trail, are all showing signs of declining health.
As part of its city-wide emerald ash borer strategy, the city is removing dead or dying ash trees across Hamilton.
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Jakarta: The Jakarta Composite Index slumped by 1.25 percent or 78.51 points to 6,229.64 on Tuesday, April 24, 2018.
The index of 45 most liquid stocks, LQ45, slipped by 1.61 percent o 16.58 points to 1,010.88 in today's trading session.
According to RTI Infokom, as many as 254 stocks were down, 125 were up and 108 were unchanged.The top losers were PT Express Transindo Utama Tbk (TAXI), PT Jaya Trishindo Tbk (HELI) and PT Unilever Indonesia Tbk (UNVR).The top gainers were PT Lippo Securities Tbk (LPPS), PT Primarindo Asia Infrastructure Tbk (BIMA) and PT Rukun Raharja Tbk (RAJA).Today's transaction volume was 11.42 billion shares worth 7.57 trillion rupiahs.(WAH)
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The tech, known as ChameleonMask, “uses a real human as a surrogate for another remote user. To do this, a surrogate user wears a mask-shaped display that shows a remote user’s live face, and a voice channel transmits a remote user’s voice.” It looks, to be sure, extremely natural and not unsettling.
“Human Uber,” developed in Japan, provides a way to attend events remotely using another person’s body. “It’s surprisingly natural” says its inventor, Jin Rekimoto of Sony #emtechasia pic.twitter.com/WZHPVcZ6M0 — will knight (@willknight) January 30, 2018
According to Rekimoto, “Our pilot study confirmed that people could regard the masked person as a right person.” The developers also tested cosplaying as an anime character in real life.
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Tribute to James Cotton featuring members from the James Cotton Band and the Buddy Guy Band (Jerry Porter and Tom Holland) plus Blue Rick from the John Brim Band, Mike Scharf from Lil' Ed and John Primer, and Sumito Ariyo Ariyoshi from Otis Rush, Jimmy Rogers, and Robert Lockwood, Jr. This wonderful event will be held at the American Serb Hall (Hall of Presidents) 5101 West Oklahoma Avenue, Milwaukee WI from 4 pm -7 pm. Doors open at 3:30 pm and advanced tickets are $10 online/$15 at the Door.There will be a cash bar available and food available for purchase. For questions, please contact David Miller at (414) 375-9895 or email me at David@DavidMiller.us
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COLFAX — You have to give the Glenwood City girls’ basketball squad credit: they didn’t just roll over right away and take a beating from the Vikings.
The Lady Toppers headed out on a road trip to Colfax last Friday for the finale of their home-and-home series with the Vikings and wound up losing 73-46 despite a stellar first half in the February 10 contest.
A British army officer has been convicted over the killing of a soldier from Co Cork who was fatally shot during a training exercise, the Ministry of Defence said.
Captain Jonathan Price (32), was found guilty of manslaughter by gross negligence following a seven-week court martial at Bulford, Wiltshire.
Ranger Michael Maguire, from Bantry, was one of several soldiers who came under machine gun fire during an exercise at the Castlemartin Training Area in Pembrokeshire in May 2012 for members of the 1st Battalion, Royal Irish Regiment.
He died after being struck in the forehead by a stray bullet from a machine gun.
Two other officers, Lieutenant Colonel Richard Bell (45), and Warrant Officer Stuart Pankhurst (40), were convicted of negligently performing a duty.
The defendants were accused of having “a total disregard for the safety” of their men when they organised a live ammunition training exercise ahead of deployment to Kenya, the court martial heard.
They are expected to be sentenced on July 24th.
UK independent connection provider Green Frog Connect has this week reached the 1.5GW milestone of projects that been connected or under construction.
One third of the projects were built entirely through the company's EPC services.
Green Frog Connect director Tom Drake said: “When we started the business six years ago, we made the decision to focus purely on connecting power generation projects, which are more complex and time consuming than connecting residential and commercial developments.
“After reaching this milestone it is clear this decision has paid off. We now have an incredibly skilled and dedicated team with a deep understanding of power generation grid connections across all areas.”
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Spotted bass are some people’s favorite and other people’s least favorite bass. They were originally native to the Tennessee and Coosa River basins and have been widely introduced to other watersheds across the Southeast.
Johnson recorded 11 points (4-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds, three assists, two steals and two blocks in 31 minutes during Monday's 107-82 victory over the Grizzlies.
That's two nice games in a row for Johnson, who was coming of a lean spell. He has played 31 minutes in each of the last two contests, and is benefiting from Hassan Whiteside's absence. These are the types of lines we became accustomed to last season, and he will look to continue his nice run against Portland on Wednesday.
No. 16 Coastal’s battle with No. 6 UNC canceled
CONWAY – Due to inclement weather, the baseball game featuring #16 Coastal Carolina and #6 North Carolina, set to be played today (April 24) in Chapel Hill, N.C., has been cancelled.
At this time, no makeup date has been scheduled. However, the teams are still set to play their regularly-scheduled game in Conway on May 9 (6 pm start).
The Chanticleers will return to action this weekend and host UL Monroe in a Sun Belt Conference series on Friday (6 pm), Saturday (2 pm) and Sunday (11 am).
Public Notice: Theory Driving Exam, St Andrew
The Traffic Department of the Royal Grenada Police Force (RGPF) advises persons in the parish of St Andrew who are desirous of sitting the Theory Driving Exam, that the exam will take place on Thursday, 26 April 2018 at 9 am at the St Andrew the Apostle RC Church Parish Hall, Grenville.
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Death toll for 2018 exceeds 1,000, sparking concerns over Italian and Libyan crackdown
More than 200 migrants have drowned at sea in the Mediterranean in the past three days, taking the death toll for the year to more than 1,000 and prompting fears that human traffickers are taking greater risks because of a crackdown imposed by the Italian government and the Libyan coastguard.
Read more on the Guardian.
GURUGRAM: Former chief minister of Chhattisgarh Ajit Jogi is on life support at the Medanta Hospital in Haryana's Gurugram. According to the doctors, his condition is stable at the moment.
The former IAS officer and first Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh was brought to Medanta Hospital by an air ambulance on Wednesday after being diagnosed with pneumonia.
The 72-year-old Chhattisgarh Janata Congress party chief was earlier undergoing treatment at a Raipur hospital.
"Jogi`s condition is stable and he is on ventilator support. The next bulletin will be shared at 10 am. on Thursday," Senior Medical Superintendent Dr. AK Dubey said.
Jogi is being treated by a team of doctors led by Yatin Mehta.
Jogi's wife Dr Renu, son Amit and daughter-in-law Dr. Richa are with him at the hospital.
Before being shifted to Gurugram, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr. Raman Singh met Ajit Jogi at the Raipur hospital and wished for his speedy recovery.
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JOHANNESBURG – A new research study published by Harvard Business Review has made interesting findings that drunk people are better at creative problem-solving than sober people.
Professor Andrew Jarosz of Mississippi State University and colleagues found that people who are intoxicated also arrived at solutions more quickly.
Talk Radio 702’s Bruce Whitfield spoke to Andy Rice, a branding and advertising expert, to find out if there’s any truth to this and to talk about market research in general.
“They demonstrated this quite conclusively and it seems to be down to the disadvantage of having too much focus when you’re sober... I just think tongue in cheek, it’s quite a fun piece of research by the Harvard Business Review, which itself can be sober.”
Listen to the audio above for more.
A year after Hurricane Matthew inundated southeastern North Carolina, political recriminations continue to pour in over the handling of federal relief funds.
Ross (shoulder) is still dealing with upper back spasms, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports.
Ross had his first rehab start scratched last week and continues to have his schedule pushed back. Originally slated for an early May return, Ross is now at least 1-2 weeks behind at this point. Expect him to use the maximum 20 day rehabilitation period once he is ready to go, so even a mid-May return might be optimistic at this point.
Russian President Putin watches the launch of a missile during naval exercises in Russia's Arctic North on board the nuclear missile cruiser Pyotr Veliky , Aug. 17, 2005 Russia just issued a serious challenge to the US with a deployment of treaty-violating nuclear-capable cruise missiles that could pose a threat to Western Europe, The New York Times reports . Jeffrey Lewis , the founding publisher of Arms Control Wonk , told Business Insider in an interview that the missiles in question were likely 9M729s, a ground-based adaptation of Russia's Kalibr missiles that famously debuted by striking targets in Syria nearly 1,000 miles away from the Caspian Sea.
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A fairly intense river of moisture is setting up and heading our way from the Pacific. That means a week of rain in the forecast. Temperatures won’t be that cold, but we need to be on the lookout for flooding mid-week. Here are Monday’s forecast highs and overnight lows …
Bozeman: 54°/39° Butte: 50°/33° Kalispell: 48°/36° Missoula: 51°/37°
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A woman has died following a stabbing in a Denbighshire town.
North Wales Police said it was investigating following the incident near Love Lane and High Street in Denbigh at 04:00 BST on Saturday.
A man was also injured.
Police confirmed a man charged in connection with the incident is due to appear before Llandudno Magistrates' Court on Monday.
Det Insp Steve Williams said: "Our deepest sympathies go out to the family and the friends of the woman who has passed away, and once again we'd like to thank the local community for their assistance with investigations into this incident."
6 dead in London tower block fire
Police said Wednesday that six people have been confirmed dead in a huge fire at a London tower block and the death toll is expected to rise. Fire engulfed the 24-storey block of flats in central London in the early hours of Wednesday. No fewer than 50 people were injured and some residents were trapped inside the towering inferno.
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China issues report on US human rights
China Tuesday published a report on the United States' human rights situation.
The report, titled "Human Rights Record of the United States in 2017," was released by the Information Office of the State Council, China's cabinet, in response to the Country Reports on Human Rights Practices for 2017 issued by the US State Department on April 20 local time.
China's report said the United States posed once again as "the guardian of human rights" and a self-styled "human rights judge" while its own human rights record remained tarnished and showed a continued deterioration tendency.
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The European Commission proposed on Wednesday to double the budget of the Erasmus student exchange programme to €30bn for the period 2021-2027. The program will provide opportunities for 12m students to study or gain work experience in a different European country while completing a degree. The scheme also aims to "foster knowledge and awareness of the EU" and to "strengthen European identity".
A man walks past a Toshiba Corp logo displayed on one of its television sets in Tokyo, Japan, November 26, 2015. REUTERS/Toru Hanai/File Photo
ISTANBUL Turkish electronics and appliance maker Vestel on Monday said it was in talks to purchase the television unit of Japan's Toshiba Corp, but said it was unclear whether the deal would be finalised at this point.
Vestel, in a statement to the Istanbul bourse, said the talks had been launched under the strategy of strengthening its position in international markets.
(Reporting by Ebru Tuncay; Writing by David Dolan; Editing by Daren Butler)
RICHMOND, Va. (WAVY) – Hundreds of protesters marched through the streets of downtown Richmond late Sunday night and into Monday morning.
Video and pictures show the demonstrators carrying anti-fascists flags and chanting anti-Confederate phrases. Many people yelled, demanding the city remove the Civil War era monuments dedicated to war heroes.
Police say demonstrators marched along the city’s famous Monument Avenue in the Fan District towards the VCU area. One person was even seen climbing on the statue of JEB Stuart and waving a flag.
The Richmond city police chief says his officers were prepared for the large crowds after seeing what happened in Charlottesville the days before. One person was killed in those demonstrations. So far, there are no reports of serious injuries after the movements in Richmond.
During last night’s march, police closed several streets.
A Durban law firm says many unsuspecting women are being scammed out of thousands of rand in a parcel-delivery fiddle. The Customs and Excise team at Shepstone & Wylie Attorneys told The Mercury on Monday that they had received numerous calls from victims.
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The height of the buildings at Oatka Milk Products at Cedar and Ellicott Streets, Batavia, proved to be the perfect place today for members of the Batavia Fire Department to train with NYS Office of Fire Prevention and Control.
AGAWAM, Mass. (WWLP) – A controversial business opened in Agawam recently and now Mayor William Sapelli has shut it down, at least temporarily.
Agawam’s new mayor told 22News, the Agawam Axe House on Main street opened without completing its paperwork.
Mayor Sapelli said he’s concerned about how safe the Axe throwing business is.
“When we have axes, guns, knives, bows and arrows and the like and you’re throwing in kids, and you’re throwing a birthday party, we have a few concerns we want to make sure are addressed,” said Mayor Sapelli.
The Axe House owners will go before town officials February 13 with a request to reopen.
One woman was taken to hospital on Monday after a house fire in the community of Glendale.
Emergency crews were called to the 2200 block of 38 Street S.W. at around 1 a.m.
A woman living in the home was able to get out safely before firefighters arrived at the scene and was taken to hospital as a precaution.
READ MORE: Calgary Fire Department says Cineplex Odeon fire ‘not suspicious’ as investigation continues
Neighbouring homes were evacuated as firefighters doused the flames.
Crews were able to quickly extinguish the fire, limiting its damage to the house where it originated. A spokesperson for the Calgary Fire Department (CFD) told Global News the fire caused significant damage to the basement and main level of the home.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
NBC’s America’s Got Talent kicked off Season 13 on Tuesday night with 12.1 million total viewers and a 2.4 demo rating, steady in audience and down just 10 percent in the demo from last summer’s opener.
Leading out of that, World of Dance returned to 7.2 mil and a 1.8, right on par with its freshman average.
Of the night’s only other fresh fare:
* Versus their freshman averages, Fox’s Beat Shazam (2.4 mil/0.8) was down 14 percent and a tenth, while Love Connection (1.78 mil/0.6) was down 22 percent and a tenth.
* CBS’ 48 Hours: NCIS did 4.34 mil and a 0.5.
Want scoop on any summer or fall scripted shows? Email InsideLine@tvline.com and your question may be answered via Matt’s Inside Line.
BERLIN, March 30 The euro zone economy is picking up strength but the European Central Bank is still not yet convinced that the recent inflation rise will be durable, with prices moving towards its target in a sustained way, chief economist Peter Praet said on Thursday.
"The firming of the recovery has not yet translated into a durable strengthening of inflation dynamics. Headline inflation has increased, but for the most part this reflects rising energy and food price inflation," Peter Praet, Praet told a conference in Berlin.
"Underlying inflation pressures continue to remain subdued. We are not yet sufficiently confident that inflation will converge to levels consistent with our aim in a durable manner," he added. (Reporting by Andreas Framke)
At least 29 people died after a ferry sank near Indonesia's Sulawesi island, according to Indonesian officials on Wednesday.
SIMON Tait, ringmaster of Silvers Circus, joined Sam and Jules on Get Cereal on Saturday.
The actor and illusionist opened up about life as a former circus manager, time on the road and his favourite Aussie travel destinations.
LISTEN to the full interview below!
Silvers Circus is showing at Apex Park, Altona until March 25, before Geelong Showgrounds from March 28 to April 15. Tickets at silverscircus.com.au.
Image Credit: Lachlan Grey, Caloundra Herald.
Health insurer Humana is leaving the Affordable Care Act's public insurance exchanges for next year as it regroups after ending its proposed combination with rival insurer Aetna.
Humana Inc. covers about 150,000 people on exchanges in 11 states.
The insurer said Tuesday it had taken several actions to improve that business, but it was still seeing signs of unbalanced risk in that customer population. Health insurers have struggled to attract enough healthy people to their risk pools to balance the claims they incur from people with expensive medical conditions.
Humana and Aetna said earlier Tuesday that they were calling off Aetna's roughly $34 billion acquisition of Humana. That deal already had been rejected by a federal judge who was worried about its impact on competition.
Behind every great band is a great drummer, and Led Zeppelin’s John Bonham is proof. His hard-hitting and incredible feel for the groove makes Bonham one of classic rock’s most influential drummers.
May 31st would have been John henry Bonham’s 70th birthday. His death in 1980 abruptly ended Zeppelin as a band.
Bonham’s legacy and influence lives on, and 100.3 The Q! salutes “Bonzo”.
New England Patriots or Philadelphia Eagles?
The little white rhino calf at the Toronto Zoo decides!
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P.S. You have to see the adorable photos of this cute little guy!
April 28 Hsbc Holdings Plc
* Our current intention is to sustain annual dividend at current level for foreseeable future -Chairman
* We may need to relocate some 1,000 roles from london to paris progressively over next two years
* Our clear preference is to retain as much activity in uk as we can
* If globalisation continues to retreat, as currently seems likely, we expect world to evolve into big trading blocs Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting by Lawrence White)
April 20 HotLand Co Ltd
* Says it plans to merge with a wholly owned subsidiary, which is engaged in sale of sweets and operation of catering shop
* Merger effective date on June 1
* Says the subsidiary will be dissolved after the transaction
Source text in Japanese:goo.gl/kyNfdb
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
The Great 78 Project over at the Internet Archive has been professionally digitizing old 78 RPM records for a while now. These records were all made between 1898 and sometime in the 1950s. Over 20 collections have been selected for digital access and physical preservation with the help of George Blood, L.P. and the Archive of Contemporary Music. So far about 26,000 of the 78s have been added to the Internet Archive. Each disc has about 3 minutes of audio per side. Most of the discs are made from shellac and really quite brittle, perhaps even more brittle than today's digital formats.
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CLE ELUM, Wash. — State fire assistance was mobilized and mandatory evacuations were ordered Friday for a brush fire about 4 miles north of Cle Elum, authorities said.
The Teanaway River Fire started Friday and was estimated at 250 acres, the Washington Fire Marshal’s Office said. The blaze is threatening homes, crops and infrastructure, a news release said.
Kittitas County said Level 3 mandatory evacuation orders were issued to about 20 homes from the 8500 block to the 6500 block of Teanaway Road, which was closed to all traffic.
Three helicopters were dropping water on the fire.
The cause of the brush fire was not immediately known.
A 59-year-old woman is the second person involved in the crash at Coolalinga on Friday to pass away.
The woman died this morning while a 40-year-old woman died at the scene on Friday night.
The crash occurred around 6pm in the outbound lanes and involved two vehicles.
The outbound lanes were blocked for a number of hours, with motorists instructed to turn around before the intersection at Girraween Road.
NT Police, Fire and Emergency Services Major Crash Investigation Unit were called to the scene and motorists were asked to avoid the area.
Investigators are asking for anyone who witnessed the crash or who may have dash cam footage, and have not yet spoken to police to call 131 444.
In particular, police are seeking the driver of a white Hilux utility that was turning right from the Stuart Highway into the United Service Station at the time of the crash.
The road toll for 2018 is now 10, compared to seven at the same time last year.
Aston Villa head to Cardiff City to round off their festive fixtures with Steve Bruce aiming to start 2017 in style.
Villa drew 1-1 by Leeds United last time out thanks to Jonathan Kodjia's late penalty which left Bruce's side in 10th place at the turn of the year.
Follow our friends at the Birmingham Mail for all the latest, right here
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Ernest Addison
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Ernest Addison addressed a press conference updating the public on the collapse of UT Bank and Capital Bank and the subsequent takeover of the two banks by GCB Bank.
Among other things, he noted that the BoG was going to probe the insolvency and sanction persons whose actions may have led to the collapse of the two banks.
Dr. Addison also stressed to customers of the two banks that their investments were safe and that no depositor will lose his or her funds.
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By: citifmonline.com/Ghana
New scanning technology tackles safety from all angles
Vayyar speaks to Megan Lampinen about some of the many potential automotive applications for its breakthrough 3D imaging technology
Israeli company Vayyar is taking advanced scanning technology from the medical field into the vehicle. Potential applications promise considerable safety benefits for vehicle occupants, valuable insights on freight and cargo management for transport providers, and essential data for autonomous vehicle operation….
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Asia Fashion Holdings Ltd:
* ‍PROPOSING TO UNDERTAKE RIGHTS ISSUE OF UP TO 85.5 MILLION NEW ORDINARY SHARES OF CO AT ISSUE PRICE OF S$0.112 FOR EACH RIGHTS SHARE​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Narges Bajoghli, Research Associate in International and Public Affairs at the Brown University Watson Institute, joined Dan to discuss her ongoing research in Iran, Iraq, and Syria on the use and long-term impacts of chemical weapons.
Learn more about Professor Bajoghli and watch her documentaries at nargesbajoghli.com.
April 17, 2017.
Seahawks fall on the road at Northeastern (Source: UNCW)
UNCW senior Jenny DeGraaf scored a team-high 14 points, but Northeastern beat the Seahawks 56-39 Friday at Cabot Center in Boston.
The Seahawks fell to 7-14 on the season and 0-10 in the Colonial Athletic Association.
UNCW closes its three-game road swing on Sunday at Hofstra. Tip-off is scheduled for 1 p.m.
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Skopje, 4 July 2018 (MIA) – In accordance with the obligations for implementing the Treaty of Friendship, Good-Neighborliness and Cooperation, a joint Macedonian-Bulgarian Multidisciplinary Commission for Historical and Educational Issues held its first session on 2-3 July in Sofia.
The meeting defined the principles and methodology for the Commissions’ work in accordance with the principles of mutual understanding and positive European experiences, the Macedonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a press release on Wednesday.
The work of the Commission was also welcomed by Bulgarian Foreign Minister Ekaterina Zaharieva, who briefly attended the meeting.
The Commission decided to hold its second meeting in Macedonia. lk/17:35
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92% of men with dad bods are satisfied with their marriage while 86% are content with their life overall. Plus, not only do 60% of men not feel judged for having a dad bod, but 61% say that rockin’ a dad bod invokes a sense of pride.
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Zimbabwe To Settle Foreign Lenders With $3.5 bn Sovereign Bond – Minister – The Tide
The Tide Zimbabwe To Settle Foreign Lenders With $3.5 bn Sovereign Bond – Minister
The Tide
Zimbabwe is considering issuing between 2.5 billion dollars and 3.5 billion dollars in sovereign bonds and use some of the money to clear arrears to foreign lenders, Deputy Finance Minister Terrence Mukupe has said. Mukupe said in Harare on Tuesday …
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Variable clouds with scattered thunderstorms. High near 75F. Winds WSW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 40%..
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Rain showers this evening with overcast skies overnight. Thunder is possible early. Low near 45F. Winds W at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
The Downtown T-Town Fall Entertainment District will continue for at least one more weekend. The Tuscaloosa City Council has voted to extend the designation to include this weekend, October 6 and 7.
The entertainment district designation allows people to carry alcoholic beverages, with restrictions, throughout part of Downtown Tuscaloosa, during certain hours.
The city initially voted for a three week test run, then voted to add this weekend.
The council is expected to revisit the issue and possibly extend the designation through early 2018, as well as extend the geographical boundaries.
Dan Robinson, the owner of Cravings, brought the initial request before the council. He said the idea was to keep people in Downtown Tuscaloosa longer on Alabama football weekends, as well as encourage Tuscaloosa residents to spend time Downtown, visiting the retail businesses in the area.
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President Donald Trump says a newly declassified GOP memo alleging FBI abuses shows, “A lot of people should be ashamed of themselves.”
Trump tells reporters Friday: “The memo was sent to Congress, it was declassified. Congress will do whatever they’re going to do. But I think it’s a disgrace what’s happened in our country.”
Trump’s decision to declassify the memo clears the way for the public release of the document. The memo was prepared by Republicans on the House Intelligence Committee based on classified information and alleges the FBI abused U.S. government surveillance powers in its investigation into Russian election interference.
The FBI says it has “grave concerns” about the memo’s accuracy.
NAIROBI,Kenya (AP) - A Kenyan court has released seven doctors who are officials in the medics' union and who were jailed earlier this week for not calling off a strike by doctors working in public institutions.
The decision to free the seven was made Wednesday by three judges of the appellate court.
About 1,000 doctors outside the court celebrated the officials' release and held a peaceful march to Parliament and Nairobi's Freedom Park. More than 5,000 doctors from public hospitals are on strike over pay and to protest Kenya's dilapidated health care system.
Health minister Dr. Cleopa Mailu told the Senate committee for health that he had agreed to the release of the officials. The union had said that no negotiations would be held until the seven were freed.
The Alberta RNA Research and Training Institute (ARRTI) is hosting the 14th Annual RiboWest Conference at the University of...
The University of Lethbridge Faculty of Arts & Science is pleased to recognize Dr. Bhagwan Dua's name (1936~2018) at the...
The Mount Airy Police Department has announced the arrests of four men on felony drug charges, resulting from two separate incidents in which search warrants recently were executed at city residences.
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Singer Bruno Mars is donating USD 1 million to help those affected by the Flint water crisis.The 31-year-old singer is making the donation from his recent Michigan concert, reported Los Angeles Times.The pop star announced to the crowd at his show in Auburn Hills for his 24K Magic World Tour on Saturday that he and the show's promoter would be redirecting funds to the Community Foundation of Greater Flint."Ongoing challenges remain years later for Flint residents, and it's important that we don't forget our brothers and sisters affected by this disaster," Mars said.The Flint water crisis began in 2014 when the city's water supply was switched to the Flint river, leading to high lead levels.
A woman died in a house fire in Whitfield County Sunday afternoon.
It happened in the 600 block of Hill Road in Dalton around 5:40 p.m.
Firefighters rescued a 44-year old, Tonya Ovbery from the home. First responders performed CPD on her and was transported to the hospital where she later died.
Investigators say the cause of the fire was possibly an electrical malfunction and apparently started in the attic. Officials say they found no evidence of a smoke alarm.
ATLANTA, Ga (AP) — Georgia lawmakers are considering a bill that would expand insurance coverage for people with autism.
Republican Sen. Renee Unterman, of Buford, sponsored the bill, which Tuesday passed the Senate Insurance and Labor Committee.
The current law only requires that insurance providers cover autism treatment services until the age of six. That coverage cap is the lowest in the country.
The proposal would raise that age to 21 – higher than the national average of 18.
The coverage includes assessments, evaluation, and treatment and does not limit the number of visits to receive services.
The bill would not affect many big-employer benefit plans that are regulated by federal ERISA laws.
Unterman, who had an autistic child, said that she was proud that the Senate was acting as “a leader on autism.”
The Town of Wasaga Beach has a labour shortage. A report to council at it’s latest meeting, along with a presentation from the Georgian Bay Labour Supply Task Force indicates an aging population coupled with youth who choose to leave the area mean there aren’t enough workers to meet demand. The report shows the problem is most acute on the front lines, at supervisory positions, and in specialized roles. The report goes on to suggest the town devote resources to more diverse housing, regional transit, and more flexible child care to help lure workers to the area.
The Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing man, last seen at a bus stop near Mall Way and Hodgson Memorial Drive on Thursday around 2 p.m.
57-year-old James Arthur Brown's relatives reported him missing Saturday after not having contact with him for several days. They say he is classified as a mental health consumer requiring care.
Brown is described a black male standing 5'6' and weighing 150 lbs. He has low-cut black hair and a gray beard. He may be wearing a white T-shirt, black pants, black shoes and a red fanny pack.
Police say Brown frequents the Oglethorpe Mall and Walmart on Montgomery Cross Road.
Anyone with information about Brown’s location should call 911 immediately.
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A Wishaw man has been put under supervision after being convicted of supplying Class A drugs.
Patrick Donnelly appeared at Hamilton Sheriff Court last week for sentencing after pleading guilty in March to being concerned in the supply of cocaine.
Donnelly was caught at his home in Lyne Street on November 30 last year.
As a result of his crime, Sheriff Allan Mckay ordered 27-year-old Donnelly to carry out 180 hours of unpaid work within the next six months.
Donnelly was also placed on a one year community payback order with a supervision requirement.
Imperial Valley Peace Officers Memorial Day
(The Tenth Annual Imperial Valley Peace Officers Memorial Day)…The proclamation was presented to the County Board of Supervisors Tuesday.
This year’s Memorial will be held May 4th. 41 copies of the proclamation will be presented to the 41 families of the officers who have died in the line of duty in Imperial County. The Original Proclamation was adopted by Congress in 1962 and signed by President John F. Kennedy. It designated National Peace Officers Memorial Day to be May 15th. 41 Imperial Valley law enforcement officers have been killed in the line of duty since 1920. The solemn ceremony will be held at the County Courthouse on Main Street in El Centro.
“I am 50 years old! Why do I have to look good?” asks Salma Hayek in an interview with Net-A-Porter’s The Edit. It’s unclear whether this is a feminist battle cry or a question the Mexican-born actress actually wants answered – in which case I think I can help.
You have to look good, Salma, because you chose to work in a visual medium and are part of an industry as progressive as a pre-teen Texan beauty pageant when it comes to the female physique. You have to look good because ever since you performed a table-top snake dance in the ‘Titty Twister’ bar in Robert Rodriguez’s From Dusk Till Dawn just over 20 years ago, you have been wining roles in part because of your exquisite face and cartoon curves.
And I’m going to go out on a limb here and assume that the multi-million dollar modelling contracts with Avon, Revlon, Chopard, Cartier and Campari had very little to do with your inner beauty...
CEDAR CITY, Utah — Brandon Better and Dwayne Morgan combined to score 31 points as Southern Utah rallied late and then held off Idaho State 84-80 to halt a three-game skid in Big Sky Conference play on Saturday afternoon.
Trailing 64-53, Morgan scored seven straight points to spark a 19-4 run, capped by Morgan's two free throws for a 72-68 lead with 5:05 left. The Thunderbirds pushed their advantage to 79-72 as they held Idaho State to just four points over seven minutes.
Idaho State's Brandon Boyd made three consecutive free throws, Jared Stutzman nailed a 3 and Boyd followed with a layup to close to 82-80 with 12 seconds left. Better was fouled and made both free throws to seal the victory as Southern Utah made 11 free throws down the stretch.
Better had 16 points, hitting four from distance, and Morgan added 15 points. Jamal Aytes and Christian Musoko had 12 points apiece for Southern Utah (9-13, 3-8).
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BEIJING, May 30 (Xinhua) -- China's national weather observatory renewed a blue alert for rainstorms on Wednesday, as heavy rain in western, southern and eastern areas will continue.
From Wednesday afternoon to Thursday afternoon, heavy rain or storms may hit parts of Guizhou, Hubei, Hunan, Guangxi and Anhui, with some of these areas expecting thunderstorms and hail, according to the National Meteorological Center (NMC).
Rainfall could exceed 130 mm per hour in some regions of Jiangxi, Zhejiang, Fujian and Yunnan, the NMC said.
The NMC warned local authorities to reduce outdoor activities and take precautions against flooding, flash floods and landslides.
China has a four-tier color-coded weather warning system, with red the most severe, followed by orange, yellow and blue.
A wildfire burning in the area of Blue Grouse Mountain, north of Trader's Cove, remains at two hectares in size.
Officials with the Kamloops Fire Centre say the fire is held, meaning it is not growing in size.
Fire information officer Justine Hunse says the fire has been reduced to a Rank 1 smouldering ground fire.
"We have 26 firefighters on the ground and two fire origin and cause investigators on the scene," said Hunse.
Several planes and helicopters were involved in fighting the fire Tuesday. However, Hunse says no air support is being used today.
While investigators are on scene trying to determine the cause, those first on scene believe the fire started near a small camp.
Shawn Lafond, who made the 911 call, said he came across a camp that included a tent, firepit and what looked like a larger bonfire pit in proximity of the blaze.
Hunse says if an open fire is found to cause a wildfire, those responsible could face fines up to $10,000 plus costs of all associated firefighting efforts.
His Eye is on the Sparrow , Larry Parr's stirring one-woman musical that celebrates the life of groundbreaking artist Ethel Waters , has been extended for an additional week of performances. The production, which opened last Friday and was originally scheduled to close onMarch 19, will now run through March 26 in the Ellyn Bye Studio.
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When you think about the morning of your wedding, you might picture a “getting-ready” space equipped with hair and makeup stations, plush couches, and perfect lighting. Unfortunately, bridal suites are not always so . . . sweet. That’s where Dream Day Dressing Rooms comes in. The popup bridal suite business launched last year when Heidi Mathson wanted something more elegant than a conference room for her daughter to slip into the most important dress she’ll ever wear. Depending on what you need, you can choose items—such as full-length mirrors, wardrobe racks, steamers, couches—a la carte, or purchase a pretty inclusive package that starts at $500. Mathson will consult with you before the wedding day to pick pieces that match your vision—and then she’ll talk to your groom about whether he wants a poker table or Wii gaming system for his own getting-ready space. dreamdaydressingrooms.com
March 19 (Reuters) - UK’s FRC:
* HAS COMMENCED AN INVESTIGATION INTO CONDUCT OF MR RICHARD ADAM AND MR ZAFAR KHAN, FORMER GROUP FINANCE DIRECTORS OF CARILLION PLC​
* ‍INVESTIGATION INTO PREPARATION AND APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF CARILLION PLC​
* ‍INVESTIGATION INTO PREPARATION AND APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF CARILLION PLC​
* ANNOUNCED AN INVESTIGATION UNDER AUDIT ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURE INTO AUDIT OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF CARILLION BY KPMG ON 29 JANUARY 2018​
* CARILLION ‍INVESTIGATIONS WILL BE UNDERTAKEN BY FRC’S EXECUTIVE COUNSEL AND ENFORCEMENT DIVISION AS QUICKLY AND THOROUGHLY AS POSSIBLE​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
April 24 (Reuters) - SOCIETE INTERNATIONALE DE PLANTATIONS D’HEVEAS SA:
* FY NET INCOME GROUP SHARE EUR 25.7 MILLION VERSUS EUR 6.9 MILLION YEAR AGO
* FY RECURRING OPERATING INCOME EUR 51.4 MILLION VERSUS EUR 18.8 MILLION YEAR AGO
* EXPECTS SIPH PRODUCTION GROWTH FROM 250,000 TONS TO 260,000 TONS IN 2018
* PLANS RUBBER PRODUCTION OF 400,000 TONS IN 2025 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
The Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for the Great Lakes Region, Mr. Said Djinnit, congratulates the Conference Episcopale Nationale du Congo and the concerned parties on the successful conclusion of the talks and the signing of the Political Compromise on 31 December 2016. He expresses his appreciation to the CENCO leadership for its tireless mediation efforts and commends the signatory parties for their readiness to make important compromises for the sake of peace and stability of their country.
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Laura Benanti just gave birth to her forever Valentine!
The Broadway star and Supergirl actress welcomed her first child, a daughter, with husband Patrick Brown on Tuesday, February 14. A rep for the celeb told JustJared.com in a statement, "Laura gave birth to a healthy and beautiful baby girl at 3:33pm eastern this afternoon."
Benanti joined the cast of Supergirl in 2015, and most recently lended her comedic skills to The Late Show With Stephen Colbert impersonating First Lady of the United States, Melania Trump. She's an onstage veteran in the Broadway community, and won a Tony Award in 2008 for her starring role in Gypsy.
In August 2016, Benanti and Brown took to Twitter with the exciting news that they were expecting.
The Lexington County Coroner has identified the person who died in a motorcycle collision early Saturday morning.
April 10 China Innovationpay Group Ltd
* Beijing Gaohuitong and Hangzhou Youzan entered into third party payment services framework agreement
* Deal pursuant to which company has conditionally agreed to grant to youzan an unsecured loan facility up to hk$200 million
* Company entered into loan agreement with youzan
* Directors intended proceeds from loan to support business plan and development of Youzan upon completion of acquisition. Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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When Caesar rolls Sunday evening (Feb. 4), Metairie’s largest Mardi Gras season parade will bear 24 floats, 500 riders and a $25,000 subsidy from the Jefferson Parish government. It’s one of four krewes that have been promised cash in 2018 by the Parish Council -- an unusual if not unique practice in the New Orleans area -- as Jefferson strains to keep Carnival alive.
Once host to as many as 23 parades, Jefferson this year presents only nine conventional float parades, plus a children’s krewe and two truck processions. Other krewes have come and gone, either folding or moving to New Orleans, where the emigrant suburban clubs consider it easier to attract more members who pay dues and hold fundraisers to foot the bill for the “greatest free show on Earth.”
A National Insurance Board (NIB) manager denied extortion and bribery charges when she was arraigned in a magistrate’s court today.
Selena Sweeting, 56, of Eastern Road, is accused of extorting $5,000 from Sean Rahming between June 27 and July 17, 2017.
She is also accused of soliciting the same sum from Rahming during the same period. She was remanded to prison.
The trial date is set for November 1.
Animal neglect charges dropped against Wyoming brothers
CODY, Wyo. (AP) — Prosecutors in northwestern Wyoming have dropped animal neglect charges against two brothers after Park County officials learned the full extent of the efforts the men made to recover the horses that they said were spooked out of their hunting camp by a grizzly bear.
David and Bradley Flint, who live near Cheyenne, have also had their horses returned to them. They were charged with abandoning three horses in the Shoshone National Forest in the fall of 2016. A hunter found two of the horses in April 2017. The third was found dead.
U.S. Forest Service law enforcement officer Ron Ostrom alleged the Flints' search efforts were insufficient.
Prosecutor Ryan Skoric told the Cody Enterprise Friday that as the investigation continued, it became clear the men had made several attempts to recover their horses during the difficult winter.
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RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — A vehicle crash closed lanes in both directions of Interstate-40 near Lake Wheeler Road on Monday afternoon.
The crash was reported just before 5:45 p.m. at exit 297, which is Lake Wheeler Road.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation reported that the two left eastbound lanes were closed, but reopened around 6:10 p.m.
Officials reported that two westbound lanes reopened just after 6:15 p.m.
There were heavy traffic back-ups in the area in both directions.
Baku. 23 May. REPORT.AZ/ Not all oil producing countries are satisfied with agreement to reduce global oil output for 9 months. Full agreement is possible with extension of the program for 6 months.
Repor informs citing the Bloomberg, Kuwait oil minister Essam al-Marzouq said.
The minister said that OPEC does not discuss the issue of increase in quota of production cut: "At the moment, there is no need to cut more production."
Analytical Group of Report News Agency says, if the decision to extend Vienna agreement for 6 months will be accepted on May 24-25 during OPEC meeting, oil prices can fall below $ 50/barrel.
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A lot of eager drivers stood in line in the Capital Region on Tuesday. For the first time, an autonomous, or self-driving, car was tested in New York State.
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PARIS (AP) — The son of Equatorial Guinea’s president is going on trial in France for corruption, money laundering and embezzlement after a years-long investigation.
Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue, who is also Equatorial Guinea’s second vice president, faces up to 10 years in prison if found guilty of acquiring real estate, luxury cars and other goods in France with public funds from his country.
Obiang’s lawyer, Emmanuel Marsigny, said he will ask for a delay in proceedings when the hearing starts Monday, arguing that his client — who is not expected to attend the trial — did not get enough time to prepare his defense.
The International Court of Justice, the United Nations’ highest court, refused to order France to halt the prosecution last month after Equatorial Guinea argued that Obiang had immunity.
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Bill Cosby, left, arrives with his wife, Camille, for his sexual assault retrial, Tuesday, April 24, 2018, at the Montgomery County Courthouse in Norristown, Pa. Matt Slocum AP Photo
MEEKER I The Meeker School District RE-1 (MSD) Board of Education approved a resolution March 4 calling on the Colorado General Assembly and the governor to remove the negative factor in school financing. Related
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – Eli Lilly shares recently spiked after a win in court.
The legal proceeding involved a patent surrounding Altima, a chemotherapy drug for lung cancer.
Teva Pharmaceuticals filed a lawsuit saying the drug violated one of its treatments but the Patent and Trademark Office sided with Lilly.
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Customers can choose from more than 300 games — everything from the basics such as Candyland to the more complex Settlers of Catan — and take a table for $5 per person, playing for long as they want. The cafe opened on January 12. Read more.
Katie Holmes and Sarah Jessica Parker step out to attend the Hearst 100 luncheon on Monday (December 11) at Michael’s Restaurant in New York City.
The event was hosted by Hearst’s Chief Content Officer Joanna Coles and celebrated the powerful women in the industry.
Some of the other people in attendance included actress Jenna Coleman, CBS This Morning‘s Gayle King and Norah O’Donnell, tennis player Billie Jean King, musician Patti Scialfa and daughter Jessica Springsteen, and more.
“I think it’s fair to say that since last year a lot has gone down. We are currently having the most extraordinary discussion about sexual harassment,” Coles said (via WWD).
“I’ve actually placed a survivor of sexual harassment at every table. I’m talking about the potted plants,” she joked. This was in reference to how Harvey Weinstein allegedly ejaculated into a potted plant in front of one of his victims.
For those hoping to ship holiday gifts before December 25, there are some important mailing deadlines to keep in mind.
The U.S. Postal Service has released a list of recommended send-by dates for expected delivery by December 25.
For the Contiguous United States, the USPS offers the following suggestions on its website:
First-Class Mail® Service - Dec. 19
Priority Mail® Service - Dec. 20
Priority Mail Express® Service2 - Dec. 22
USPS Retail Ground™- Dec. 14
For additional information and dates for mail to Alaska, Hawaii, and international locations, click the link attached to this article.
A Syrian man has been arrested in Germany on suspicion of seeking 180,000 euros ($190,000) from ISIS to buy vehicles that he intended to use for one or several bomb attacks, authorities said Monday.
The 38-year-old, who came to Germany in late 2014 as an asylum-seeker, was arrested on Saturday in Saarbruecken, close to the French border.
Germany saw three attacks last year claimed by ISIS and carried out by asylum-seekers -- two in Bavaria in the summer, in which the assailants were killed and a total of 20 people wounded, and the Dec. 19 truck attack on a Berlin Christmas market in which 12 people were killed.
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Lane Oxley is the new head football coach at Harrison, which was announced during Monday’s school board meeting. Oxley did not attend the meeting as the board approved its recommendation to name the new head coach.
Oxley replaces Cory Brunson, who was named the Mount Vernon head football coach in February.
Oxley comes from Floyd Central, where he was a teacher and assistant football coach. He also played football at Pike Central before playing for the Indiana Hoosiers.
Harrison Athletic Director Bryan Speer told 44Sports it will be a long process for the program to hire assistant coaches.
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eBay is your best bet for finding and selling rare coins which are worth a great deal more than their face value.
Rare coin types include certain 50p coin which have particular designs.
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MR LEROY CUMMINGS better known as FROGGY and OLD MAN CUMMINGS of Kingstown Park died on Sunday April 15th at the age of 87. The funeral takes place on Sunday April 29th at the Grace Community Baptist Church at Kingstown Park. The body lies at the church from 2:00pm. The service begins at 3:00pm. Burial will be at the Kingstown Cemetery.
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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are heading down the aisle in May 2018, and the fashionable bride-to-be is taking every opportunity to show off her sartorial side before she becomes a princess. During every appearance she's made since accepting Harry's proposal in November 2017, she's looked chic and sophisticated in elegant yet modern classics. Join Wonderwall.com as we take a look at her most stylish looks since her engagement, starting with this one... While celebrating International Women's Day in March during a visit to Millennium Point in Birmingham, England, for some STEM-focused activities with female students, Meghan looked sharp in a belted navy blue J. Crew coat accented with wide white trim. Keep reading for more...
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In 2015, the pressed-juice industry was estimated at $100 million a year. With the trend seemingly on the rise, the question lingers: do juice cleanses and detoxes work?
We asked Doctor Mikhail Varshavski, also known as Doctor Mike, a family medicine physician at Overlook Medical Center, what his take was on the expensive health trend.
3 new songs every weeknight hosted by Corey O’Brien
Every weeknight at 8pm Corey O’Brien plays 3 new songs for you to vote on to help determine what X96 will play. To vote, text “1”, “2” or “3” that correlates to your favorite song to 33986 (message and data rates may apply).
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Authorities say a 13-year-old boy has fatally shot his 11-year-old brother in suburban Cleveland, and police are describing the shooting as an apparent “premeditated act.”
Streetsboro police say officers were called to a home around 9:30 p.m. Monday. The 11-year-old died at a hospital.
Police say the 13-year-old has been charged with aggravated murder in Portage County Juvenile Court. Police say the gun used in the slaying was stolen from his grandfather’s home.
Police have not said what prompted the teen to shoot his brother.
Streetsboro is roughly 30 miles (48 kilometers) southeast of downtown Cleveland.
PUB goers face higher prices in 33 areas in Britain, the competition watchdog has warned, amid claims that Heineken's A 403 million takeover of pub chain Punch Taverns could impact competition. But the Competition and Markets Authority said it did not believe the controversial tie-up would significantly cut the choice of tipples available.
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TOKYO (AP) — Japan coach Akira Nishino has named his 23-man World Cup squad, relying heavily on veteran players with previous experience in the tournament.
Keisuke Honda and Shinji Kagawa were among almost a dozen named on Thursday who represented Japan four years ago in Brazil when Japan failed to advance from the group stage.
Nishino made his debut as Japan's coach on Wednesday when his team lost 2-0 to Ghana in a friendly.
Japan fired Vahid Halilhodzic last month, only two months before Russia's World Cup opens, and replaced him with Nishino.
In two World Cup warm-up matches, Japan will face Switzerland on June 8 in Lugano, Switzerland, and Paraguay on June 12 in Innsbruck, Austria.
Japan will play in Group H at the World Cup with Colombia, Poland and Senegal in its sixth straight World Cup. It has only twice reached the knockout round, losing both times in the last 16.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump wants to send man back to the moon — and on to Mars.
Trump is signing a space policy directive directing NASA “to lead an innovative space exploration program to send American astronauts back to the moon, and eventually Mars.”
That’s according to White House spokesman Hogan Gidley.
Trump has taken several steps to refocus NASA’s mission on space exploration.
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He’ll sign the directive at the White House Monday.
Tim Duncan called it quits after last season and has found the time in retirement to hang out with his former San Antonio Spurs teammates, showing up to practices throughout the season. He did so again Monday as the Spurs prepared for Game 2 against Grizzlies.
Despite being retired Duncan apparently has remained in great shape, prompting one of his former teammates to wonder if he could get a one-day contract – similar to Tony Romo’s deal with the Mavericks earlier this month – in order to win a sixth ring.
“He’s trying to stay in shape,” Spurs guard Danny Green said of Duncan, via the San Antonio Express-News. “He’s still looking like we could sign him. He could come back for Game 6 in the Finals or something like that and collect a ring, if we make it. If we are up in Game 6, three (games) to two, sign him to a Romo deal.”
The 40-year-old Duncan might be a bit preoccupied at the moment after his girlfriend, Vanessa Macias, gave birth to the couple’s first child last month.
EUR/USD Marks A Week Of Losses 'Euro should remain compressed against most other pairs.' - Saed Abukarsh, Ark Capital Management (based on Bloomberg) Pair's Outlook The common European currency continues its path lower against the US Dollar, as the currency exchange rate continues exactly as forecasted. The pair has reached the weekly S1, which is located at 1.0568. The rate has found support in the weekly level of significance. However, it is clear that the Euro weakness is set to continue to fall. In that case the closest notable support level will be located at 1.0496. Although, it is most likely that the currency exchange rate will fluctuate above the recently found support for some time before continuing the set path. Traders' Sentiment SWFX traders remain neutral bullish, as 52% of trader set up orders are long on Wednesday. In the meantime, 60% of trader set up orders are to sell the Euro.
We have an update on a shooting in Duncan last June that resulted in a teenager's death.
Cody McQuilliam changed his plea this week in connection to his role in the robbery that led up to the shooting. He pleaded guilty to robbery with a dangerous weapon and conspiracy. He is set to be sentenced on July 11.
Meanwhile, Brandi Harris has been sentenced for her part in the crime. Harris pleaded guilty last September to conspiracy. She received a 10 year deferred sentence plus two years probation.
According to affidavits, McQuillliam was part of a group that went to a home to buy $600 worth of marijuana last June. They later told police they planned to steal the drugs. After a struggle in the home, McQuilliam said he pepper-sprayed a teenager and then ran to the car. That teen then shot at their car when they drove off, killing Dylan Black. That car belonged to Harris.
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Don’t miss out on the Season 2 premiere of MY LAST DAYS, coming to you May 25th on the CW56!
NEW YORK (AP) – A former portfolio manager at a financial firm has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for inflating the value of a hedge fund by tens of millions of dollars to dupe investors.
Manhattan federal Judge Jed Rakoff (RAY’-kahf) sentenced Stefan Lumiere (LOO’-meer) on Wednesday. He also fined him $1 million.
Lumiere was convicted in January of committing securities and wire fraud from 2011 to 2013 while he worked at Visium Asset Management LLP.
The Manhattan resident said he’s finished with finance and his dreams of running his own investment company are over.
Lumiere said he was saddened by the embarrassment the case caused his father, a physician. He also said it added to his sister’s pain as she recently went through a contentious divorce with Visium’s founder.
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LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) – Kansas freshman Josh Jackson has announced he will enter the NBA draft.
Jackson, who released a statement on Monday, was the Big 12 Newcomer of the Year after averaging 16.3 points and 7.4 rebounds per game. He helped the Jayhawks to a 31-5 record and a berth in the NCAA Tournament’s Elite Eight.
The 6-foot-8 Jackson has signed with former NBA player B.J. Armstrong of Wasserman Media Group.
Jackson arrived at Kansas after a stellar prep career in Detroit and Napa, California. He says in the statement that after “consulting with my family, I have decided to enter the 2017 NBA Draft and pursue my dream of playing professional basketball.”
He added that he was thankful for “all of the support I have received from my coaches and teammates at Kansas.”
Authorities say a military helicopter has crashed in southern Maryland; unclear whether there are injuries or deaths.
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Kordsa plans to buy two US companies in order to strengthen its reinforcement technologies business. The company aims at acquiring Fabric Development Inc (FDI) and Textile Products Inc (TPI), both of which provide composite materials to the commercial aviation industry, with an investment of approximately US$100 million.
‘With the acquisition, Kordsa will strengthen its position in the United States, as well as become a strong player in the commercial aviation industry supply chain, which is expected to grow by at least 10% annually over the next 5 years,’ the company said in a press release.
When it comes to motherhood, Eva Mendes knows to pick your battles.
With two kids under three in her house, the fashion designer and actress experiences a wide variety of opinions and adventures each and every day.
One thing that she won't be stressing over is what her daughters want to wear day after day.
"Thank God there's no fashion talk. But I let them wear whatever they want," Eva shared with E! News exclusively while celebrating The Eva Mendes Collection for New York & Company. "They have the right…they want to wear jammies all day or if they want to go in a costume to the market , I let them do that stuff."
Siemens recorded two points, 23 PIM and 22 hits while logging 12:19 TOI through 16 games in 2017-18.
Siemens was also able to play in five games during the Stanley Cup playoffs. He played in Games 2 through 4 because Samuel Girard suffered an upper-body injury, and Siemens play was good enough to make David Warsofsky a healthy scratch for Games 5 and 6. The 24-year-old blueliner will be a restricted free agent this summer, and his physical presence could earn him a job on the bottom defensive pairing next year.
Young Talkers: Family and speech therapy
Nicole Young-Cline of Young Talkers joined Rachel in the studio to talk about the role of the patients’ families and working on therapy goals in a home environment.
Uptown Facade Board wrestles with downtown State Farm sign
Columbus State Farm agent Jay Lewis walked out of the Uptown Facade Board meeting Monday afternoon shaking his head. He was asking the citizen regulatory board to approve new signage for his insurance office at 1222 Broadway. He walked away with the green light for three options, none of which were what he originally sought. The entire exchange caused one board member to joke as Lewis’ matter was resolved “he probably thought they were picking on him.”
Justice Ajay Rastogi, a senior judge of the Rajasthan High Court, is likely to be the Chief Justice of Tripura High Court, a high court official said here on Saturday.
The incumbent Chief Justice, T. Vaiphei, would retire on February 28, the official said.
Recommending Justice Rastogi’s name, the Supreme Court Collegium headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra said: “…the Collegium finds Justice Rastogi suitable in all respects for being appointed as Chief Justice of Tripura High Court.”
Against the sanctioned strength of four judges, the posts of two judges in Tripura High Court were lying vacant for more than one year.
Along with Tripura, separate High Courts were also set up in Manipur and Meghalaya in 2013.
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Gulf Air has rebuilt its legacy Microsoft SharePoint-based website using a powerful combination of Azure and open-source software platforms. Microsoft today announced that Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has revamped its online customer-experience with the power of Microsoft Azure Cloud.
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For many people, turning 40 can be a time for reflection and reappraisal. For Jamie Oliver, it was no different. He may have been at the helm of a global empire, running restaurants, publishing books and magazines, heading TV shows and a Youtube channel, not to mention being a campaigner and father of five children - but turning 40, he says, was “a bit of a moment”.
Whatever crisis he felt was heading his way, two years on, he seems to have gotten past it. When we meet at his restaurant Fifteen, and then again at his north London home, I find him full of the same puppy-boy enthusiasm he had when he first burst into the public consciousness two decades ago. Cheery and every bit as affable as he is on TV, he’s obviously in a good place, “but not in a cocky way”, he assures me.
Top Stories: Governor Eric Greitens has ordered U.S. and Missouri flags at state buildings in four counties to be flown at half-staff today in honor of a fallen Kansas City firefighter. And the governor is pledging to work with the NAACP to improve the lives of African-Americans, even when they disagree on some issues.
Sam Ehlinger has a reputation for being fearless on social media.
The freshman quarterback established his Twitter presence while trolling a Baylor recruiting site last June. And he showed his Twitter game is still on point in a back-and-forth exchange with former Texas safety Dylan Haines on Tuesday.
Haines started the Twitter banter, telling Ehlinger he "had no juice" in response to one of the freshman's tweets. Ehlinger responded with a reference to Baylor quarterback Seth Russell's highlight-reel hurdle over Haines last October.
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A total of four police officers were involved in the shooting Thursday night that killed a Loveland man, the Loveland Police Department announced Tuesday.
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A loud boom that rattled homes and shook nerves Friday evening in Ellis County came from an asphalt plant, Ennis police say. (Published Friday, Feb. 2, 2018)
A loud boom that rattled homes and shook nerves Friday evening in Ellis County originated at an asphalt plant, where a storage tank burst a valve, Ennis police say.
At about 7:30 p.m. reports began surfacing on social media of a possible explosion in Ennis that could be felt several miles away.
Mayor Angeline Juenemann posted an update to her Facebook page, saying that an asphalt rail container at the U.S. Polyco plant "blew its top causing the loud boom."
Ennis police confirmed the account soon after, adding that there were no environmental issues or injuries.
A Dumpster fire caused by the tank explosion was under control late Friday, officials said.
The plant is located along Interstate 45 on the south side of Ennis, about 40 miles south of Dallas.
BRAZIL, Ind. (WTHI) - The patriotic spirt is already ringing in Clay County!
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That's following tonight's concert at Forest Park.
The concert kicks off a week long 4th of July celebration.
The Brazil Concert and Township Community Band hosted Sunday's concert.
Patriotic songs included "Stars and Stripes Forever" and "Armed Forces Melody".
Press release:
“Today’s celebration of Flag Day is a powerful reminder of both the downfalls and triumphs our country has gone through in the past to get to where we are today. It was made the official flag of the United States in 1777, and although the American Flag has undergone some changes it has remained a constant symbol of pride, hope and inspiration for our country and will for many years to come.
“I don’t think there is any other country that is as proud of their flag and what it represents as the United States of America. I hope many of you will join me this year in honoring the American Flag by displaying one at your home to show your love and pride in our great nation.”
A group of people with a range of disabilities are taking center stage in Wyoming, throwing a performance that could put their organization in the lime light. The premiere of 'Pulling on a String' was at Marge's Donut Den Wednesday evening.
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Five injured in rainy Monday crash | The Press and Standard
A crash in a driving rainstorm on the afternoon of April 23 sent five Interstate 95 travelers to the Colleton County Medical Center for treatment.
The family was traveling north on I-95 near the 63-mile marker April 23 at 3:52 p.m. when their Suburban went off the roadway and struck several trees in the median.
An adult female suffered a head injury in the crash, and rescuers had to remove the passenger side door to free her.
She, her husband and three children were transported to the Emergency Department of Colleton Medical Center.
The South Carolina Highway Patrol investigated the accident.
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Banbridge’s Chris Burns - in his final event of the year - missed out on bronze success.
Burns produced a strong performance in England at the UCI C1 International Track Event.
He managed to qualify for the bronze medal ride-off in the 3km pursuit race and faced David Smith of Great Britain.
The ride-off was extremely close and Smith beat Burns by a mere second.
Burns had three events over the weekend.
The 1km Time Trial was held on the Friday evening and Burns achieved a time of 1:17.945, coming third overall in his category.
On Sunday, Burns rode his first scratch race and ended up coming ninth in the field.
The Manchester Velodrome experience has provided Burns with extra confidence to compete at the very highest international level.
Durant posted 33 points (12-17 FG, 6-7 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six assists and four rebounds in 37 minutes during Friday's 119-104 win over the Kings.
The Warriors looked like they were in for a rough game after the Kings built an early lead, but Durant wasn't going to let this game slip away. After an unimpressive game against Utah, Durant turned things around with a 15-point second quarter and helped put the game away down the stretch. It was an excellent shooting night for Durant, as he shot 70.5 percent from the floor and drained six of seven attempts from beyond the arc.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — CACI NSS Inc., a firm based in Colorado Springs, has been awarded a $38,600,073 modification to a previously awarded contract for Air Force satellite control network modifications, maintenance and operations according to a Nov. 27 release from the U.S. Department of Defense. This modification brings the total cumulative face value of the contract to $101,262,896. Work will be performed at ten locations throughout the world, to include the Guam Tracking Station on Andersen Air Force Base. Work is expected to be completed on May 21, 2024. Fiscal 2018 operations, maintenance and sustainment . . .
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Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino all but booked Liverpool’s place in the Champions League final next month, after the Reds duo bagged a quick-fire double for Jurgen Klopp’s side.
Mane scored in the 55th minute after Mohamed Salah played the ball across the penalty area for the Senegalese international to slide home.
MORE: Video: Mohamed Salah on fire as Liverpool superstar bags second stunning finish against Roma
Brazilian ace Firmino then added a fourth to Liverpool’s scoresheet, after Salah played the ball in again, inly for the former Hoffenheim forward to tap home to put the result beyond any reasonable doubt.
It’ll take a massive miracle for Liverpool to screw this one up, with Reds fans now being able to look forward to seeing their side compete in their first european final since 2005.
Here are two clips of the goal. The Merseyside club are an absolute joy to watch when they’re in this kind of form, aren’t they?
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Kedgwick, New Brunswick – Man alleges wife mistaken for dead in snowbank by paramedics
Manchester, New Hampshire – Overdose call results in Hep C scare for 2 EMTs
Abilene, Texas – Fire department receives paramedic accreditation
Beloit, Wisconsin – Legislation may expand role of paramedics
Lincolnshire, UK – Paramedic who missed clear signs of a heart attack struck off
Macclesfield, UK – Jailed: student paramedic who tried to bribe girl for sex
Somerset, UK – Beggar sent back to jail days after being released for assaulting three paramedics
Dodgers 3B Justin Turner has broken left wrist after being hit by pitch in game vs. Athletics, according to manager Dave Roberts. https://t.co/ZLHUAUaN8Z pic.twitter.com/ueALfBQxgS
Investors are pushing the organic food pioneer to boost profit by operating more like a big-box grocer. Some smaller suppliers and industry consultants say the shift to a more centralized distribution structure and other changes risk compromising Whole Foods' ability to keep stocked with the latest foodie trends and hot local brands.
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Peterborough Phantoms were hit for six in last night’s dead rubber game in the Autumn Cup.
The city side were beaten 6-2 after a poor third period at Basingstoke Bison in their last group fixture.
They actually had the better of the opening period and were still on equal terms at 0-0.
A slow start to the second period saw Bison go 2-0 up but Phantoms rallied well and levelled with goals by Leigh Jamieson and Darius Pliskauskas.
A late Bison goal, however, saw Bison close the period with a 3-2 advantage.
Phantoms were not at their best in the final session though and Bison finished with three unanswered goals.
Phantoms’ attention quickly switches to tonight’s important home match-up against London Raiders as the league leaders aim to avenge their recent home loss to the Raiders.
HILLSBOROUGH, N.C. (AP) — A Georgia man charged with violating North Carolina’s sports agent law has agreed to testify against an NFL agent also charged in the case.
Patrick Mitchell Jones, 43, was charged in 2013 with athlete-agent inducement for providing $725 to former Tar Heels football player Robert Quinn. An indictment stated he provided the money through Quinn’s former girlfriend to entice Quinn to sign with agent Terry Watson.
Jones appeared in court Monday in a deferred prosecution deal requiring him acknowledge is involvement and “testify truthfully” against Watson, according to a court document. That could lead to his charge’s dismissal if he complies with all terms over 12 months.
Jones was one of five people facing charges in the case centered on improper benefits provided to three UNC football players in 2010.
Two more men are hurt after a fourth bomb explodes in Austin, TX. Rep. Michael McCaul offers insight from his experience working with joint terrorism task forces and weighs in on the type of criminal we're dealing with.
Uber is on track to go public in 2019, CEO Dara Khosrowshahi told CNBC.
"We're in a good position in terms of the company's profile, in terms of profitability and margins continue to get better," Khosrowshahi told CNBC's Carl Quintanilla at the Code Conference in Rancho Palos Verdes, California.
Khosrowshahi added that Uber has a "very strong balance sheet."
"I do think that we're on track in 2019 for an IPO," he said. "Lots of things can happen in the world but we have a reasonable buffer as well, so I think we're in a pretty good spot."
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – - Two teens were wanted in connection with an armed robbery just east of downtown. Police said the suspects stole an attorney’s car before leading police on a vehicle pursuit.
The victim told police he went in to work Sunday at 603 Woodland to take care of some chores. When he went to leave between 2-3 p.m. the suspects approached him, pointed a revolver in his face and demanded his keys.
He handed them over and the teens drove off. The victim then called the Metro Nashville Police Department.
Police said they spotted the car and attempted to pull it over later Sunday afternoon. When the suspects failed to stop, a pursuit ensued. However, police made the decision to end the chase in the area of the Interstate 24/Interstate 65 interchange due to the amount of traffic on the road and the danger that came from speeds exceeding 85 mph.
The suspects were believe to be between 14 and 18 years old.
Officers were still looking for the teens.
(KRON) — So many people like coffee, but hate when it stains their teeth.
Well, a new brew may be your answer.
This is Clr Cff, and its British-based creators say it’s the first colorless coffee on the market.
The coffee is made from Arabica coffee beans and pure water.
It’s unclear what is going into these drinks. They have yet to release a full ingredient list.
The company says the transparent coffee will do wonders for your teeth, as the dark color of other coffees tends to stain those pearly whites.
The coffee is available for purchase online at ClrCff.com, but it’s not cheap.
Two-pack costs about $7.50.
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KARACHI - Sindh Rangers on Friday claimed to have arrested a man posing as an army major to swindle people during snap checking in Gulistan-e-Jauhar area, said a press release issued by the paramilitary force.
Muhammad Rafiq, the con man, introduced himself as Major Ali affiliated with an intelligence agency when stopped by the Sindh Rangers. The paramilitary troops started inspection of his car when Rafiq failed to provide his departmental identity card.
During inspection, one illegal 9mm pistol, narcotics and fake property papers were recovered. The man was immediately taken into custody.
Initial investigation of the suspect revealed that the man posing as an army official used to take bribes from the families of arrested suspects, and was also involved in land grabbing. Two of his accomplices, Ghulam Fareed and Ali Hasan, were arrested by the law enforcement authorities after Rafiq’s disclosure. The suspects have been handed over to police.
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Duke's Cutcliffe: 'I believe in my heart of hearts, this team is the deepest, most talented team we've had at Duke yet'
Real Madrid have been tracking the Spaniard for over two years, ever since Iker Casillas left the club in 2015.
The La Liga champions came close to signing De Gea that summer but the deal fell through at the final hour because of a faulty fax machine.
However, current number one Keylor Navas is not cutting it in the Spanish capital and Real will be in the market for a new keeper this summer.
So in anticipation of an approach, Man Utd have began looking for De Gea’s successor.
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An eastern Iowa police chief laughed at a scammer after they threatened to have him arrested.
Strawberry Point Police Chief Ryan Evans says a woman from town received a phone call stating if she did not pay up the money she owned a warrant would be issued for her arrest.
Chief Evans says after taking the call he showed up at the woman's home and took over the phone call, talking directly to the scammer. Chief Evans says the scammer continued to tell him the same thing, he says, "she threatened to have me arrested, which is rather comical." The police chief started asking the scammer questions about who they were and what financial institution they were with, but the scammer hung up.
The Strawberry Point Police Department is asking the public not to give any information to anyone over the phone that you do not know.
Chief Evans says anyone claiming you will go to jail over the phone because you owe them money is lying and just hang up
US President Donald Trump (2-L) and First Lady Melania Trump (L) walk with French President Emmanuel Macron (R) and his wife Brigitte Macron (2-R) from the Oval Office to a tree planting ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, Apr. 23, 2018. EPA-EFE/SHAWN THEW
The president of Iran warned his United States counterpart on Tuesday that abandoning a nuclear deal that the Tehran government signed with world powers in 2015 would lead to serious consequences.
Speaking live on television, Hassan Rouhani said his government had kept its end of the deal and warned Donald Trump not to tear up the agreement, which had also been signed by Russia, China, Germany, the United Kingdom and France.
When Bart suddenly disappears, the town organizes a search party in the hopes of finding him.
Kerala: A major fire broke out at the KSRTC Central Workshop at Pappanamcode in the kerala capital Thiruvananthapuram on Tuesday afternoon. The fire, which first broke out at the place where the rubber flap collected as waste was stored, and later spread to nearby areas. As the fire erupted and smoke billowed out of the area, the employees who were operating in the area rushed to safety.
On being alerted, as many as five firefighting units from nearby areas rushed to spot and control the fire after toiling for 90 minutes. KSRTC officials said the reason for the outbreak of fire was not known.
The Pappanamcode facility is one of the regional workshops of the corporation where the buses are repaired. However, the fire didn’t reach the area where the buses and the machinery were kept. Officials said none of the employees was injured and the machines and the buses were untouched by fire.
Girl bitten by shark in Myrtle Beach
A girl was allegedly bitten by a shark on July 2, 2018. The girl suffered a minor leg injury as a result of the shark bite. Video provided by Cristy Torres.
The shareholders at Granite REIT have spoken, and they have demanded change.
The company, which has been under siege from a dissident group led by U.S. based FrontFour Capital and Vancouver-based Sandpiper Group, has settled on a new board of directors.
On Wednesday, Granite REIT announced that three directors Wesley Voorheis, (who was also the chairman), Peter Dey (the vice-chairman) and Brydon Cruise will not be standing for re-election.
Instead the three dissident nominees have replaced them: Samir Manji, Kelly Marshall and Al Mawani.
“On the white card that shareholders use to support the management slate, the three didn’t get enough support,” noted one observer. “So the dissident three will replace them.”
As a result, Thursday’s annual general meeting of Granite REIT promises to be a little quieter than originally expected.
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The original "Roseanne" first aired in 1988. ABC/Adam Rose
For more than a decade, viewers have been captivated by the on-screen drama provided by TV series and reality TV shows. But sometimes, the drama follows the show off-screen — and real-life controversies contribute to a show getting canceled.
ABC's hit reboot "Roseanne" was recently canceled following racist comments from Roseanne Barr, but that's not the only show that has been axed due to controversy.
Keep reading to find out which other TV shows were canceled following off-screen controversies.
Farai Bennett contributed to a previous version of this article.
Ryan Reynolds‘ upcoming Detective Pikachu flick officially has release date!
Universal Pictures is set to debut the live-action Pokemon film on May 10, 2019.
Ryan will play the titular Detective Pikachu.
Justice Smith and Kathryn Newton will also star in the movie, directed by Rob Letterman, which is due to begin filming in mid-January in London, England.
The film is set to follow a teen whose father is kidnapped and she must team up with Pikachu in order to find him. A sassy journalist helps them on their quest.
Gregorio was reassigned to minor-league camp Monday, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Gregorio's usage was limited for the Giants this spring, as he tossed just 4.1 innings over five games. Over said outings he gave up two runs on four hits, with two being home runs. He'll likely return to Triple-A Sacramento for the upcoming season. Over 13 games (74 innings) with Sacramento last year, Gregorio logged a 3.04 ERA and 1.32 WHIP.
Jester, pictured here, was an 18-year-old stallion that was struck and killed on the causeway near the Assateague bridge. (Photo: National Park Service)
BERLIN, Md.- Authorities say a horse was struck and killed by a vehicle Thursday night on Assateague Island.
According to the National Park Service, the incident happened at around 8 p.m. on the causeway near the bridge in Maryland. Officials said the horse N2BHSX (Jester) was dead when law enforcement arrived on the scene, and as there was no obvious trauma to the horse, his death was presumed to have been caused by severe internal injuries.
Jester was an 18-year-old stallion whose range has been centered around the causeway since 2004, according to officials. He had one mare, 29-year-old M17GM (Dee's Heart). NPS law enforcement is investigating the accident to determine if charges against the driver should be filed.
J.T. Miller began Tuesday's game against Ottawa on the fourth line, a move Alain Vigneault explained the next day was "performance-based" because of Miller's decision-making with the puck. The 23-year-old forward moved up to the third line in the latter stages of that win over the Senators, and that's where he played the last two games with Oscar Lindberg and Jesper Fast, responding with two effective and productive performances.
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The way most companies first sell their shares to the public is tried and true; hire an investment bank, do a roadshow, agree to a lockup period, etc etc.
But Spotify is doing none of those things. In fact it's not doing an initial public offering at all: it's doing a direct public offering instead.
It's an unusual move. but if it works, it could change the way a big part of Wall Street business is done.
Links:
How ans IPO gets done, step by step (CNBC)
Spotify plans to go public on April 3 (CNN)
Greenshoe Options: An IPO's Best Friend (Investopedia)
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Stroock has represented a joint venture between Rockwood Capital and Midtown Equities in securing financing from M &T Bank for a mixed-use project in the DUMBO section of Brooklyn. The $245 million loan is for 55 Water Street, an 1860s-era warehouse …
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Dec 12 (Reuters) - Sistema:
* SISTEMA TOGETHER WITH THE RUSSIA-CHINA INVESTMENT FUND SOLD 6.3% OF DETSKY MIR SHARE CAPITAL
* SAYS THE OFFERING WAS PRICED AT RUB 90 PER SHARE
* SAYS SISTEMA SOLD ABOUT 5% DETSKY MIR, WILL RECEIVE APPROXIMATELY RUB 3.3 BILLION IN PROCEEDS
* SAYS FOLLOWING THE OFFERING, SISTEMA WILL RETAIN 47.1% IN THE SHARE CAPITAL OF DETSKY MIR
* SAYS FOLLOWING THE OFFERING RCIF WILL OWN 12.7% OF DETSKY MIR
* SAYS DETSKY MIR FREE FLOAT IT EXPECTED TO REACH APPROXIMATELY 40.2% FOLLOWING THE OFFERING Source text - bit.ly/2jAtqZw
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5W1H: Security Forces operation against naxalites underway, at least 37 killed
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Milton firefighters are on the scene of a vehicle fire on Hwy. 401 in Milton.
They responded to a call of a fully-engulfed BMW on the west-bound shoulder early this afternoon (Friday), just west of Guelph Line.
The driver and one passenger did not sustain any injuries from the fire, which appears to have been caused by a mechanical issue.
No lanes are blocked, but there are minor delays in the area.
On Wednesday, more than 7 million Jakartans will head to the polls in one of the most contested elections to date In 2004, as a PhD student in political science at Northern Illinois University, Anies Baswedan pondered the future interplay between Islam and Indonesia. In his paper, "Political Islam in Indonesia, present and future A trajectory", Baswedan pointed out that, "fertile ground exists for Islam-friendly political parties to A attract considerable support from 'Muslim' voters".
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Ticket income doesn't really matter to Shudds as they have Mr Burns subbing them out of his back pocket. I'll be giving it a miss so that's another £15 he'll need to find out of his loose change.
Finding the perfect foundation will kick your outdoor project off on the right foot and The Ultimate Deck Shop has tips to get you started.
Gunnison’s Colorado Association of Recreational Athletes (CARA) gymnastics team continues to grow by leaps and bounds, despite lacking a dedicated gym and equipment that other teams in the program possess.
Currently, the team has 34 competitive gymnasts — 30 girls and four boys. That’s a record number for the program under head coach Sam Denham.
“When I started coaching we had around 15 to 20 gymnasts,” said Denham. “We had a lot of recreational kids, but only 15-20 that were on the competitive team.”
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Unsurprisingly, F1 owner Liberty Media's announcement that grid girls would be banned from the sport from 2018 on was enough to spark controversy. Fans on each side of the fence have fought over what they feel is right, and in recent weeks, significant figures within the Formula 1 community have voiced their opinion on the decision. The most recent celebrity that falls into that category is three-time world champion and current Mercedes F1 chairman Niki Lauda who clearly stands against the new ruling.
Lauda, an often outspoken personality in motorsport politics, explained his standing on the situation to Austrian newspaper Der Standard.
"This is a decision against women. Men have made the decision over the heads of women. This is not doing any favors to F1 and especially not for women. How dumb can someone be? Women have emancipated themselves and do very well at it. So this is a decision against women."
Michael Cassel, From Kinky Boots To Carole King
Michael Cassel, Producer of the hit musical “Kinky Boots’ talsk to David Prior about his next masterpiece “Beautiful, The Carole King Musical” which hits Sydney in September.
Baker, 32, was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the first round of the 2008 NFL draft following an outstanding career at USC, including first-team Walter Camp and second-team Associated Press All-American honors as a senior.
RAWALPINDI, Feb 15 (APP): Three Khasadars and two civilians
embraced Shahadat when a suicide bomber, out of two, blew himself
up, after being spotted and challenged by the personnel at the
office gate of Political Agent in Mohmand Agency on Wednesday.
“Three Khasadars and two civilians embraced Shahadat when
a suicider blew himself up when challenged by sentry while other
suicider was shot by the security forces in Mohmand agency,”
according to an ISPR press release.
The security agencies had the intelligence about intrusion of suicide bombers from Afghanistan into the Mohmand Agency.
Following the incident, the security agencies were carrying out a combing operation in the area.
A man was killed in a two-vehicle accident Monday morning in Randolph County, police said.
The collision occurred at approximately 9 a.m. at the intersection of U.S. Route 33 and West Virginia Route 92, according to West Virginia State Police.
A passenger van collided with a utility flatbed truck, police said. The utility flatbed truck was stopped at a red light while heading east on Route 33, and the van rear-ended the truck, according to police.
One man died in the accident, but no one else was injured, police said.
Fire departments from Coalton, Junior, and Elkins responded to the scene, along with Randolph County EMS. HAZMAT, the Public Safety Commission, and the West Virginia DOH also responded.
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OTTAWA -- The federal public safety minister says the plan to legalize recreational marijuana does not include a general amnesty for past pot convictions.
Ralph Goodale tells The Canadian Press not to expect a blanket pardon for people with records for possessing small amounts of the drug.
The C.D. Howe Institute, a prominent think-tank, has recommended the government consider pardoning people convicted of pot possession -- and drop any outstanding charges -- to free up much-needed resources for legalization.
Goodale notes there is already a formal process to have a criminal record set aside.
Those convicted of simple possession of up to 30 grams of marijuana are eligible to apply for a pardon, now known as a record suspension, five years after their sentence is completed.
An internal Public Safety Canada briefing note, released last year under the Access to Information Act, said the issue of record suspensions would be "important to consider during the marijuana legalization discussions."
Two of the three former University at Albany students accused of fabricating a racially charged attack on a CDTA bus last year are scheduled to stand trial Monday. The trial, in which the Albany County district attorney's office aims to prove the women assaulted their fellow students and then falsely reported themselves as the victims, is scheduled for 9 a.m. in Albany County Court.
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MOSCOW, April 13 There is room for an interest rate cut but decisions on the central bank's key rate should be weighed carefully, an official in the central bank's monetary policy department said on Thursday.
Alexander Polonsky said the bank's monetary policy would remain moderately tight and that was positive for Russian financial stability. (Reporting by Elena Fabrichnaya; Writing by Alexander Winning; Editing by Christian Lowe)
Silvi chats to Justine (stage name “Loli Box”) from Bottoms Up! school of Pole & Burlesque about their 2017 production, Museum After Dark.
In this Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2005 file photo, a devotee holds a picture during the funeral of Sister Lucia Marto at the Coimbra Cathedral before her burial in the graveyard of the Carmelite convent, in Coimbra, Portugal. Catholic Church officials in Portugal have assembled 15,000 pages of testimony and documentation to support the proposed beatification of Sister Lucia, one of three shepherd children who said the Virgin Mary appeared to them in the town of Fatima 100 years ago.
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Devang Sampat
Director – India Strategic Initiatives
Cinépolis India
Devang Sampat is the Director – India Strategic Initiatives at Cinépolis India. In his role, Sampat focuses on adapting Cinépolis’s international strategies and plans to the Indian environment. He has been an integral part of the team, responsible for Cinepolis’s success in India.
He has been directly associated with the Indian film exhibition industry for over a decade, specializing in corporate strategy and planning. He has served with the multiplex chain Cinemax for the past 10 years. During his tenure, he was instrumental in piloting key initiatives in marketing, business development and operations and his contributions were instrumental in leading the national expansion of the chain.
Sampat holds an MBA degree from ITM Mumbai.
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While the international jet set might be taking Paris by storm at Couture Fashion Week, It Brits flocked downstairs to Annabel’s to let their hair down. Last night at the very English members-only club, haute handbag label Misela celebrated a decade in business with a party for its latest collaboration, a series of rainbow-hued, travel-centric pieces by Vogue.com contributor Alice Naylor-Leyland.
Joining Naylor-Leyland and Misela founder Serra Türker was a stylish crew including Arizona Muse and Jacquetta Wheeler; designers including Alessandra Rich, Charlotte Dellal, Emilia Wickstead, and Roksanda Ilincic; and London’s most directionally dressed including Tamara Beckwith, Trinny Woodall, and Yasmin Le Bon. Over cocktails, guests lingered over the rainbow chevron motifs and gossiped long into the night.
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Friday night (April 14), Lorde held a surprise performance at Pappy & Harriet’s, a small western-themed bar 20 miles outside of Coachella, where she debuted new music, including a song called “Sober” from her upcoming album.
The show was the singer’s first live performance in two years and only about 300 fans were at the event. The setlist for this show included “Homemade Dynamite,” but it was crossed off and not performed.
Related: Watch Lorde as a Hard-Rocking 12-Year-Old
However, two days later, Lorde took the main stage at Coachella and performed both “Sober” and “Homemade Dynamite.” Her new album, Melodrama, is scheduled for release June 16.
Lorde’s Coachella setlist:
The Yang Ming shipping line container ship Ym Utmost is unloaded at the Port of Oakland on Monday, July 2, 2018, in Oakland, Calif. The Trump administration on Friday, July 6, 2018, will start imposing tariffs on $34 billion in Chinese imports. Ben Margot AP Photo
DENVER (AP) — Colorado lawmakers want to ask voters to outlaw gerrymandering in the state's constitution.
A bipartisan package of redistricting reforms cleared its first hurdle Monday, passing a state Senate committee on a unanimous vote.
The referendum seeks to boost the influence of unaffiliated voters in the political map-drawing process. It would prohibit the state redistricting commission from drawing maps designed to help a candidate or party.
Changing the state constitution requires a two-thirds vote in both chambers and voter approval.
Both sides say the existing process has failed to prevent gerrymandering. The Colorado Supreme Court has had to step in and choose a map three of the last four redistricting cycles.
Democrats won 57 percent of state House seats in 2016 even though Republicans won 50.4 percent of the statewide vote.
Bullrider Jason Cronk from New Baden comes out of the gate during the Jersey County Fair. The fair begins 9 a.m. Tuesday, July 10, and runs through Sunday, July 15, 2018, at the Jersey County Fairgrounds. Zia Nizami
Keith Hawkins, 20, on Friday pleaded guilty to capital murder in the deaths of Alyssa Runyon and her 4-year-old daughter. Under an agreement with prosecutors, Hawkins will serve life in prison without the possibility of parole and will not face the death penalty. The victims’ families approved the agreement, according to Harvey County Attorney David Yoder. (Video by Matt Crow / The Wichita Eagle)
May 2 Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd
* April total sales of 39,357 units versus 41,863 units last year
* Says April passenger vehicle sales of 19,325 units versus 22,655 units last year
* Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd says April domestic sales of 37,829 units versus 39,357 units last year
* April exports of 1,528 units versus 2,506 units last year
* Says April domestic tractor sales of 25,081 units versus 20,704 units last year
* Says April tractor exports of 920 units versus 682 units last year Source text: (bit.ly/2p3wJGb) Further company coverage:
Industrial production in South Korea advanced a seasonally adjusted 3.4 percent on month in April, Statistics Korea said in Thursday’s preliminary reading.
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MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Wisconsin Lottery's "Daily Pick 3" game were:
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5:00pm–#Stratford CT– Another gun-waving incident, this time on I-95. Police are looking for a red Chevy Blazer who got off exit 30.
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SEOUL, April 18 (Reuters) - South Korea will downgrade its bird flu alert level by one notch from the highest level starting from Wednesday as no new cases have been reported for about two weeks, the country's agriculture ministry said on Tuesday.
South Korea has been grappling with its worst-ever bird flu epidemic since the first case was confirmed in November, prompting the country to cull over 37 million farm birds, or more than a fifth of its total poultry population.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural affairs said in a statement that bird flu is likely to abate, with no new cases found since April 4.
The ministry said it will keep disinfecting farms and stay vigilant until the country becomes bird flu-free.
(Reporting By Jane Chung; Editing by Christian Schmollinger)
Friday, April 14 – It’s National Poetry Month, and for Western Christians, it’s Good Friday. We re-visit a conversation with poet Timothy Murphy on his return to the church. He explores that in his latest book, Devotions. ~~~ In our last Journeys Through Justice piece, Meg Luther Lindholm explores drug court through the eyes of one man, for whom nothing else worked. ~~~ Producer Rhonda Miller profiles a choir keeping a dying language alive. Ladino is the Judeo-Spanish language of Jews expelled from Spain in 1492. ~~~ In this week’s Natural North Dakota essay, Chuck Lura looks at flowering annuals.
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Ariel Winter's Emmys gown had not one, but two sky-high slits Nothing’s going to stand between Ariel Winter and body-baring clothes. The “Modern Family” star set social media ablaze on Sunday night, when she showed up to the Emmys in a...
Ariel Winter: My mother sexualized me as a child "Even though I wish I had a better childhood, I wouldn't trade it, because it made me who I am today," the "Modern Family" star insisted.
Younger 'Modern Family' castmates getting over $100K per episode Sarah Hyland, Ariel Winter, Nolan Gould and Rico Rodriguez got pay bumps when they signed their new contracts.
Ariel Winter blasts claim she gives boyfriend an allowance "I would never pay my boyfriend any sort of allowance, nor would he ever accept if I ordered," Winter barked on social media.
Ariel Winter and her boyfriend get matching tattoos Ariel Winter, 19, and Levi Meaden, 29, got hearts and snacks inked on their bodies.
One steer just wasn't ready to face his destiny.Friday morning, a customer was dropping a load off to be slaughtered at Fisher Ham & Meat Co. when the steer found a gap in between the trailer and the chute. The steer noticed his chance to run and took off.He was off to play frogger on Spring Cypress and Kuykendahl, "moo-ving" through four lanes of traffic before it reached the Villages of Bridgestone subdivision.For hours, both deputies, animal control and residents tried to trap the cow but were unsuccessful. Finally, Deondre Reed was able to capture deputies trapping the steer in a culdesac.The steer was later tranquilized multiple times and safely removed from the neighborhood. Since he now has tranquiler in his system, the steer has 30 days to plan his next escape.
GoDaddy said the Daily Stormer violated its terms of service by labelling a woman killed in an attack at the rally in Charlottesville ‘fat’ and ‘childless’. Photo: Reuters
Charlottesville (US): A prominent white nationalist website that promoted a Virginia rally that ended in deadly violence on Saturday is losing its Internet domain host.
GoDaddy tweeted on late Sunday night that it has given the Daily Stormer 24 hours to move its domain to another provider because the site has violated GoDaddy’s terms of service.
GoDaddy spokesman Dan Race tells the New York Daily News that the Daily Stormer violated its terms of service by labelling a woman killed in an attack at the event in Charlottesville “fat” and “childless.”
Heather Heyer was killed on Saturday when police say a man plowed his car into a group of demonstrators protesting the white nationalist rally.
Shortly after GoDaddy tweeted its decision, the site posted an article claiming it had been hacked and would be shut down.
A total of 112 migrants and refugees landed on Greek shores in the first 24 hours of the new year, with 46 arriving on the eastern Aegean island of Chios and another 66 on Samos.
According to the ANA-MPA news agency, 25 Syrians, 12 Algerians, four Nigerians, two Palestinians and one each from Iraq, Cameroon and Yemen, landed on the shores of Chios between Sunday and Monday morning.
On Samos, the arrivals were reported as being 46 Syrian nationals, 12 Iraqis, five Afghans, and one each from Tunisia, Bangladesh and the Dominican Republic.
March 19 (Reuters) - pSivida Corp:
* PSIVIDA ANNOUNCES FDA ACCEPTANCE FOR FILING OF NEW DRUG APPLICATION (NDA) FOR DURASERT THREE-YEAR TREATMENT FOR POSTERIOR SEGMENT UVEITIS
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U19 Day 2 close of play scores
Regional Under 19 closee of play scores as on Friday, Aug 11.
Jamaica v Guyana
Day 1: Jamaica U19 (1st Innings) 183 for 9(93.2 overs) K VIRGO 4 S PARNELL 6*
Day 2: Jamaica U19 (2nd Innings) 1 for 0(7.0 overs) C BROWN 0* D SMALL 0*
Leeward Islands v Trinidad & Tobago
Day 1: TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO U19 (1st Innings) 54 for 3(29.2 overs) N BIDAISEE 13 S BATOOSINGH 0*
Day 2: LEEWARD U19 (2nd Innings) 219 for 9(61.0 overs) KL PEMBERTON 0* ZK WHITE 7*
Barbados v Windward Islands
Day 1: BARBADOS U19 BARBADOS (1st Innings) 177 for 2(54.0 overs) J JONES 6* K BRATHWAITE 21*
Day 2: WINDWARDS ISLAND U19 (2nd Innings) 210 for 8(59.0 overs) L LOUISY 0 D DUPIGNY 21*
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TEMPE, Ariz. — Uber says it has suspended all of its self-driving vehicle testing, including operations in Toronto, following a fatal pedestrian collision involving a vehicle in Arizona.
In addition to Toronto, self-driving vehicle testing has been taking place in Phoenix, Pittsburgh and San Francisco.
Police in the Phoenix suburb of Tempe said Monday the vehicle was in autonomous mode with an operator behind the wheel when a woman walking outside of a crosswalk was hit.
Sgt. Ronald Elcock says in an email that the accident happened overnight but did not say whether it occurred Sunday night or Monday morning.
Uber says on Twitter that it is “fully co-operating” with the investigation and expressed condolences to the family of the victim.
The company started testing its vehicles on Toronto streets last year. The vehicles do not operate on Uber’s ride-hailing service.
— With files from The Associated Press
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(AP) – A United Nations expert on extreme poverty and human rights is meeting with hurricane victims in Puerto Rico, marking the first time such an envoy has visited the U.S. territory in recent history.
Special rapporteur Philip Alston’s trip Monday comes as Puerto Ricans and some government officials voice complaints that the U.S. has not provided sufficient help after Hurricane Maria hit the island on Sept. 20. The Category 4 storm killed dozens of people and destroyed tens of thousands of homes. Ten of the island’s 78 municipalities are still without power, and thousands of businesses remain closed.
Alston told The Associated Press that there is a disproportionate number of Puerto Ricans living in poverty and that he’s trying to assess the effectiveness of measures taken by the federal government.
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A “Code Orange” weather warning is in place for many regions in Bulgaria, for heavy rains, which are expected throughout the day.
The warning is valid for the following districts: Stara Zagora, Haskovo, Kardzhali, Sliven, Yambol, Burgas, Targovishte, Shumen, Varna, Razgrad, Silistra, Vratsa, Pleven, Lovech, Plovdiv, Smolyan, Gabrovo, Veliko Tarnovo, Ruse and Dobrich.
For the remaining regions, a “Code Yellow” warning was issued, due to strong rain falls.
Travellers are adivised to be extremely careful. The same applies to anyone staying outside in the rain, for whatever reason.
On the road, one of the dangers is aquaplaning, during which tyres of vehicles lose grip. This usually happens on bad roads, which Bulgaria has many of, and generally at speeds from 70 kph.
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Thousands of civilians fled besieged enclaves on opposite ends of Syria on Friday as two major battles in the multi-sided civil war entered decisive phases. In eastern Ghouta, weary residents streamed out on foot for a second day as Russian-backed government forces pressed their campaign to capture the last big rebel bastion near Damascus. On another front, Turkish and allied Syrian rebel forces shelled the northern Kurdish-held town of Afrin heavily, forcing 2,500 people to flee. (Reuters)
The bodies of two women were found brutally stabbed days and miles apart. The gruesome discovery eventually led to a suspected killer, but the identities for Ventura County Jane Doe and Kern County Jane Doe remain a mystery.
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A preliminary 3.8-magnitude earthquake shook the Thousand Palms area Wednesday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
A preliminary 3.8-magnitude earthquake shook the Thousand Palms area Wednesday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
The quake struck at 12:22 p.m.
At least 91 people reported feeling the temblor on the USGS website, while followers on NBC4's Facebook page reported feeling the quake in Perris, Joshua Tree, and Yucca Valley.
No immediate reports of damage were available.
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Father Leo Patalinghug, star of EWTN’s “Grace Before Meals,” prepares penne pasta and vodka sauce for hundreds of Mercer County Fair-goers in Celina Sunday evening. It was Father Leo’s first county fair appearance. He is famous for having beaten renowned chef Bobby Flay. Mercer county clergy and selected audience members got to sample Father Leo’s dish and the audience paid close attention to his combination of cooking advice and Christian theology. (There will be more photos later this week and in the September edition of The Catholic Telegraph.)
Lucroy went 1-for-4 with an RBI and two runs during Sunday's loss to Seattle.
The backstop is off to a slow start with a .229/.270/.314 slash line and a single extra-base hit. Lucroy's track record suggests his early-season funk will be a thing of the past in short order, though. He posted a .352 wOBA over the previous three seasons and could have a career year with the Rangers, who have a potent lineup and a hitter-friendly home park. Keeping an eye on Lucroy's price and matchups in daily contests could prove profitable over the coming week.
March 28 Hualan Biological Engineering, Inc.:
* Says the co proposed to pay a cash dividend of 4 yuan for every 10 shares as the dividend payment plan for FY 2016
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SPENCER, Mass. — Firefighters in Massachusetts responded to a fast-food restaurant over the weekend to free a young girl who got stuck in the playground.
The Telegram & Gazette reported that firefighters responded to a McDonald's in Spencer around 8 p.m. Sunday.
Firefighters say they needed a ladder to reach the girl, who was stuck 10 to 12 feet in the air. Police say it took a cutting tool and about 30 minutes to free her.
Police think the girl suffered a dislocated knee. She was taken to a hospital for treatment.
Her name and age were not released, and it is unclear how she became trapped.
The latest on developments in financial markets (All times local):
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Big gains in consumer prices and retail sales are sending bond prices lower and yields higher in early trading. Bank stocks rose along with bond yields, but most other stocks fell.
The yield on the 10-year Treasury note rose to 2.51 percent Wednesday, up from 2.47 percent late Tuesday.
The higher bond yields sent high-dividend stocks broadly lower for the second day running. Utilities, real estate companies and phone companies fell more than the rest of the market.
The Standard & Poor's 500 index fell 1 point to 2,336.
The Dow Jones industrial average rose 20 points, or 0.1 percent, to 20,525. The Nasdaq composite increased 1 point to 5,784.
More stocks fell than rose on the New York Stock Exchange.
Feb 13 Delta Air Lines Inc :
* Says launched cash tender offer to acquire up to additional 32 percent outstanding capital stock of Grupo Aeroméxico for MXN $53/share
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Model Gigi Hadid showed off her armpit hair in skimpy gym wear for a calendar, but not all fans appreciated her ‘au naturel’ look.
In the clip released by a magazine on Monday, the 22-year-old was seen in a skimpy lycra two-piece as she showed off her boxing moves. But she also showed that she had perhaps eased up on her grooming routine, reports dailymail.co.uk.
Rather than mentioning the powerful imagery, fans flocked to Instagram to discuss her body hair.
One wrote: “Does she have hair in her armpits?”, while another set of fans defended her, writing: ‘Yes Gigi Yes!’
Others insisted they had been “distracted” by the look.
Hadid shared a statement as the video was released, writing: “I love seeing everyone else’s videos. It’s celebratory of epic human beings and always pushes boundaries. The fashion circle is a family, so the Love Advent kind of feels like a Holiday Year Book in a way.”
The first inning didn't have the best start for the Diamondbacks . Gregor Blanco was hitting lead off and got a single.
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Faviola Dadis said she was invited to a Beverly Hills hotel room in 2002.
An aspiring actress has said Steven Seagal sexually assaulted her during a supposed casting session when she was 17.
Faviola Dadis said at a news conference that she had recently moved to the US from the Netherlands when she was invited to a Beverly Hills hotel room in 2002 to audition for Seagal for a film he planned to make about Genghis Khan.
The 33-year-old former model said only the Hollywood star and his bodyguard were in the room when the actor reached under her bikini top and then grabbed her genitals.
Ms Dadis said she ended the audition and immediately left.
She said she feared being blacklisted if she reported Seagal, and only recently filed a police report.
Los Angeles County prosecutors say they are reviewing the case.
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH)– Today we’re Cruisin’ Connecticut to New Haven, home of the Knights of Columbus Museum.
You can experience their annual Christmas crèche and Christmas tree exhibit. This year, there are hundreds of crèches from all over the world, on display.
It gives visitors a look at how different cultures and regions of the world interpret the “nativity scene.”
Downstairs at the museum, you’ll find two dozen eclectic Christmas trees. They were decorated by students across Connecticut.
Visit the Knights of Columbus Museum: 1 State St, New Haven, CT 06511
Know of cool people, places or events to check out for “Cruisin’ Connecticut?” Email me, or let me know on: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or Snapchat: @RyanKristafer.
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Jasmine Morgan scored 14 points and Nami Nsubuga added 13 points and nine rebounds as Seton Catholic won a loser-out game in the 1A district tournament.
The Cougars (14-4) will play Elma in another loser-out game Thursday in Centralia.
Emily Martin added eight rebounds for Seton, which took control with a 17-6 advangtage in the second quarter.
SETON CATHOLIC 48, STEVENSON 36
SETON CATHOLIC — Haley Vick 1, Megan McDaid-O’Neill 2, Kaley Beckwith 2, Jasmine Morgan 14, Cheyenne Badger 1, Tiana Scruggs 9, Amy Fraizer 2, Emily Martin 2, Josie Partridge 2, Kaylin McGovern 0, Nami Nsubuga 13, Katherine Zdunich 0, Jerrica Pachl 0. Totals 15 (3) 15-26 48.
STEVENSON — Jaida Emerson 2, Kaitlyn Rathgeber 7, Adriana Campbell 5, Ashley Brannan 0, Kennedy O’Mahoney 11, Zoey Zapfe 0, Peighton Campbell 4, Amya St. Martin 5, Rachel Zolp 2, Jenieveve Monzon 0, Laura Hobbs 0, Hayleigh Nicklaus 0. Totals 13 (2) 8-19 36.
Seton 6 17 12 13–48
Stevenson 7 6 12 11–36
BENGHAZI, Libya (AP) — Libyan militiamen have abducted one of the country’s former prime ministers in the capital, Tripoli, witnesses said Monday.
They say Ali Zidan was led by an armed group out of a hotel where he was meeting with security officials late on Sunday. The witnesses spoke on condition of anonymity, fearing for their safety.
According to the witnesses, the militiamen that took Zidan were from the Tripoli Revolutionaries’ Brigade, which backs the U.N.-backed government.
There was no official statement on Zidan’s whereabouts.
Zidan was abducted once before by Tripoli’s unruly militias, in October 2013, but was released within days. He fled the country before competing militias seized Tripoli in 2014 but later returned.
Libya to this day remains torn by competing governments and parliaments with an array of militias backing various alliances.
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PARIS: The Netherlands confirmed an outbreak of highly contagious bird flu in the Flevoland province that led to the culling of nearly 16,000 ducks, the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) said on Monday.
The highly pathogenic H5N6 strain was discovered on a duck fattening farm in Biddinghuizen on Dec. 7 where it killed 40 birds, the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs said in a report posted on the OIE website.
A 3-kilometre surveillance zone and a 10-kilometre protection zone were established around the farm, it said.
The ministry added that the H5N6 sub-type found in Flevoland was not linked to the Asian zoonotic H5N6 which has been found in South Korea, Japan and elsewhere in Asia, prompting mass cullings.
On the other hand it was linked to the H5N8 virus, which last winter had led to the death or killing of millions of birds in an outbreak in western Europe and has been found in Italy and Germany in October.
(Reporting by Sybille de La Hamaide; Editing by Adrian Croft)
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PARIS (AP) — Survivors and families of victims of the deadly 2015 attack on Paris’ Bataclan concert hall have brought a case before France’s administrative court to find out why French soldiers stationed nearby were ordered not to intervene when Islamic State gunmen stormed the venue.
The new procedure Wednesday seeks to expose who was responsible in the French government for the soldiers’ actions. It comes one month after victims filed a legal complaint with the same goal.
During the attacks, eight soldiers standing near the Bataclan as part of an internal security operation were ordered not to use their weapons. The government later clarified the rules of engagement for its military in similar situations.
The attack on the Bataclan and other Paris venues on Nov. 13, 2015, killed 130 people and wounded hundreds.
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SUFFIELD, Conn (WTNH) – State Police have identified the suspect shot and killed by a Suffield Police Officer on Thursday, April 13th.
According to investigators, the victim is 57-year-old Thomas Gezotis, of West Springfield, Massachusetts. The name of the officer involved is still being withheld.
Related: State Police Detectives investigate fatal officer-involved shooting
The shooting happened last Thursday afternoon during a traffic stop. An incident occurred during that stop, and the officer fired a least one round, hitting Gezotis. Gezotis was transported to the hospital, where he later died.
Detectives from the Central District Major Crime are now leading the investigation. Anyone with information, is asked to contact 860-534-1000, or text TIP711 and any information to 274637.
Halton police said calls from the public led to the quick arrest of a teenager alleged to have stolen a bike and taken items after breaking into some vehicles.
On Sunday (Dec. 10) around 3:10 p.m. several citizens notified police about a man who was seen allegedly breaking into cars at a townhouse complex on Walker’s Line.
Police quickly located a man riding a bike along Cleaver Avenue. Investigators seized eight grams of marijuana along with property allegedly stolen from cars including iHome speakers, cigarettes, a hat and a pair of shoes.
Police say the bike the man was riding had been stolen from a shed at a residence on Heidi Crescent.
Scarborough Athletic will be at home in Tuesday night's North Riding FA Senior Cup clash after the game was switched from opponents Marske United.
With Marske's pitch having been unplayable for the past two scheduled meetings, Boro have worked with the Northern League club and the North Riding FA to switch it to the Flamingo land Stadium's 3G surface.
This now means that the Saturday League Division One clash between Edgehill and Goal Sports has been moved to Tuesday December 19.
Boss Steve Kittrick said: "We have worked with everyone to get the game played.
"It will be good to play some football once again because it feels like we haven't played in a good while.
"Everyone at the club is looking forward to it."
Boro have reduced prices for the game, with entry being £6, £3 for concessions and £1 for Under-11s.
Glasgow Rangers and Portadown will meet at Shamrock Park next month in a pre-season friendly.
Tickets will go on sale on Friday, June 16 for the fixture planned to take place during Saturday, July 22.
Glasgow Rangers' Phil Cowen (left) with Portadown manager Niall Currie at Shamrock Park.
Rangers’ Phil Cowen and Portadown manager Niall Currie took time out of the launch to discuss the importance of the fixture to both clubs.
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Tickets at the cost of £10 (adult) and £5 (concession) from the following initial outlets: Wright’s Filling Station, Laurelvale Post Office, Village Inn (Markethill), JD Tipler’s, Gary’s Bar, Portadown Carpet Centre, Ye Olde House Bar (Richhill).
Well it's official: The Montana State women's basketball team will play against the University of Washington in Seattle on Saturday in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
The Bobcats won the Big Sky Tournament on Saturday, and earned the automatic bid from the conference. They will take on a University of Washington team that is stacked, including the all-time leading scorer in NCAA history, Kelsey Plum.
The Huskies will be the number three seed, taking on Montana State, who will be the 14th seed. The game will be this coming Saturday, March 18th, at the KeyArena in downtown Seattle.
A high-profile member of President Trump’s was in Roanoke County this morning to promote the president’s tax reform proposal. White House Counselor Kellyanne Conway says Trump prefers to call it a “tax cut” proposal, since “reform” is a word that, in her words, many people associate with the Washington Swamp. But she says the plan is also about simplifying the current tax code – and stripping away burdensome regulations. Conway attended an event at Optical Cable Corporation that included representatives from state and national manufacturing associations. Former Governor and US Senator George Allen was also present at the town hall style event.
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A record number of runners took part in the annual Telstra South West Academy of Sport Fun Run on Saturday morning.
The New Zealand Dollar is surging against the U.S. Dollar Monday on the news that NZ Superannuation Fund chief Adrian Orr was named as next governor of the Reserve Bank. The New Zealand Dollar and Australian Dollar are trading higher shortly before the U.S …
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The third device, meanwhile, is Fi's first truly low-cost phone. The Moto G6 is priced at $199 and promises a decent amount of power for the price through its 5.7-inch screen, portrait mode photos and 26 hours of claimed battery life.
You can pre-order the G6 today. The G7 and V35 will be available in June, but there's an incentive to wait: you'll get $50 in Fi service credits if you buy one of them in advance. No, these new handsets won't satisfy anyone who wants to use Galaxy S9 with the service, but this at least provides some honest-to-goodness variety.
Doug Gottlieb and Cris Carter joined Jason Whitlock and Colin Cowherd to discuss if Draymond Green is the most irreplaceable Warrior.
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COVENTRY, R.I. (WPRI) – Coventry Police are investigating an accident that occurred on Flat River Road Friday morning.
Police say when officers arrived on the scene at 11:24 a.m., they found a single vehicle that had struck a telephone pole.
The driver, Brian Cote, 47, was trapped inside with the broken telephone pole and electrical wires on top of the vehicle.
National Grid and Fire Department personnel worked together to free Cote from the vehicle.
A Life Star helicopter also responded to a nearby landing zone while fire and rescue crews removed Cote from the vehicle. Cote was then taken by helicopter to Rhode Island Hospital for treatment.
The accident is still under investigation by the Coventry Police Accident Reconstruction officers.
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Crabtree is awful - he over emphasises almost every word and speaks like he's reading a book to a young child - far too much animation. He's also way over the top with his praise - he's like James Corden.
He just sounds like he's putting far too much effort into making what he's saying sound interesting - so even when he does have something interesting to say, you're distracted by his stupid tone.
I know we shouldn't always look to Oz for the answers, but there's some cracking commentators over there - Dan Ginnane (triple M radio) describes the game very well and really whips up an atmosphere, and Matt Thompson is a young bloke who's doing more on channel 9 that is also really good. I'd love either of them... I also love Vossy, but more for his character, and that would wear thin (a bit like Stevo) once the novelty wore off.
Two fierce business competitors are speaking out together and calling on Congress and the Administration to get to work on policy reforms to keep America globally competitive.
In an op-ed published in the Wall Street Journal, Frederick W. Smith, Chairman and CEO of FedEx Corporation and David P. Abney, Chairman and CEO of UPS call for significant policy changes including simplifying taxes, investing in infrastructure and modernizing trade agreements.
We should start by advancing national policies that promote Americas competitiveness. Companies of all sizes are hamstrung by tax policies that limit our ability to compete effectively overseas, trade barriers that stall U.S. export growth, and crumbling infrastructure that adds cost to goods and services.
For more: policy.fedex.com
Judge Says Enbridge Line 3 Project Should Follow Existing Route
Environmental Groups Oppose Enbridge Ruling
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Environmental and tribal groups are criticizing an administrative law judge’s recommendation that Minnesota regulators should approve Enbridge Energy’s proposal for replacing its aging Line 3 crude oil pipeline if it follows the existing route rather than the company’s preferred route.
They oppose Enbridge building the project, regardless of what route it takes.
The director of the Sierra Club’s Minnesota chapter, Margaret Levin, says the Public Utilities Commission should listen to thousands of Minnesota residents who have marched, submitted comments and testified against Line 3, and reject it once and for all.
Tara Houska, national campaigns director of Honor the Earth, says tribes have made it “crystal clear” that a new line is not acceptable.
Greenpeace USA campaigner Rachel Rye Butler says tar sands pipelines carry too much environmental and economic risk.
A woman was found strangled to death in an apartment Sunday in Schaumburg, authorities said.
Schaumburg police responded to a 911 call for a well-being check on Sunday at an apartment on the 2600 block of Clipper Drive. Friends of the woman were waiting outside of the apartment when officers arrived on the scene, police said in a news release. Officers entered the residence and found the dead woman inside. After a death investigation, an autopsy was conducted and the Cook County medical examiner’s office ruled the death a homicide by way of strangulation.
Authorities did not identify the dead woman.
Police say the woman was strangled sometime between Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 11:45 a.m.
No one was in custody Monday afternoon and Schaumburg police were investigating.
The Mercedes driver wrapped up his fourth F1 title at October’s Mexican Grand Prix.
And that gong was the third World Drivers’ Championship that he’s secured with the German constructors.
Hamilton’s maiden success in F1 came in 2008 with McLaren, the team he first linked up with as a teenager.
And the 2017 champion has now opened up about McLaren while discussing Mercedes’ prospective rivals for next season.
"I had a great battle with Fernando [Alonso] towards the end of the season [in Mexico]," said Hamilton.
(WWLP) – Super Bowl party hosts are crowding the grocery stores to make sure their guests don’t go hungry the night of the big game.
Eric Carabine of East Longmeadow told 22News he budgeted $150 to spend at Big Y in Springfield to make certain his 10 Super Bowl party guests will be well-fed.
“We’re going to have our wings, we’ll have our guacamole, dip, some steaks from the meat department, and maybe have some pizza as well,” Carabine said.
The East Longmeadow resident figures he’ll need at least 75 chicken wings for his guests. Super Bowl party menus have evolved over the years.
“Wings and tenders are huge now,” Big Y Store Director Sam Chevalier said. “You couldn’t give wings away years ago. Now everyone wants them.”
And Friday isn’t even the real pre-Super Bowl party rush. Last minute party hosts will be lining up at the grocery stores starting Saturday morning, 36 to 34 hours before the Patriots play for their sixth NFL championship.
Malawi police officer testifies he pokcted K20,000 to lead suspected Tanzania spies to Kayerekera …
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CHICAGO (AP) — An Illinois appeals court has ruled the winner of a suburban Chicago mayoral election isn’t eligible to hold the position because of a felony conviction.
Roger Agpawa was blocked last summer by a Cook County judge from being sworn-in as Markham’s mayor despite garnering 41 percent of the vote in the April 2017 election.
Agpawa said Tuesday he is considering appealing the appellate court decision, handed down last month.
Agpawa pleaded guilty in 1999 to federal mail fraud charges. He was ordered to pay restitution, serve three years of probation and perform community service.
A bill that passed the Senate and is now before a House committee would allow some people convicted of felonies to hold elected municipal office or serve on school or park boards. It is conditioned on them completing their sentence more than 15 years prior to holding office.
Girl Scout Troop 55699 is holding a shoe drive for Shoe Away Hunger program through the month of April at Lauderdale City Hall, 1891 Walnut St. The scouts are collecting used shoes that will be re-sold or recycled. Proceeds are used to provide food for those in need.
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So, you’re Mariah Carey, one of the world’s biggest stars for a quarter of a century, and you fail on national TV, big time. How do you handle it?
As it turns out, you handle it with humor.
Related: Mariah Carey Shades Ariana Grande, Demi Lovato
For those just waking up now: in case you were totally absent from social media on New Year’s Eve (and if so, good for you!), Mariah Carey had a disastrous performance—or perhaps, non-performance is a better way to describe it—on Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve last night. As CBS News reported, Carey “paced the stage without singing. It’s unclear what exactly were the technical difficulties, but the disaster was obvious as it unfolded live.”
Predictably, twitter erupted with mockery, including memes about 2016 claiming its final victim (Mariah Carey’s career).
Carey’s response was a single [NSFW] tweet, “S— happens. Have a happy and healthy new year everybody! Here’s to making more headlines in 2017.”
Property insurer expects London fire payouts to exceed 25 mln stg
OSLO, June 15 This week's fire in a 24-storey block of flats in London is expected to cost property insurers more than 25 million pounds ($31.8 million), Norwegian insurer Protector Forsikring told Reuters on Thursday.
Russellville was hit with a confirmed tornado during Monday's storms.
Reports of damage are coming in, including the Waffle House and near Central Alabama Credit Union on U.S. 43. The fire department reports damage at Road Gear too.
[FIRST ALERT Weather Day Monday, severe storms possible]
Power is out along the highway.
Firefighters say Lawrence Street trees went down across road just east of U.S. 43 and on Washington Avenue south of Highway 24.
No injuries are reported.
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[MAP: Public storm shelters in the TN Valley]
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Mr Wang died on July 3 after a serious injury caused by a fall, the group said in a statement on Wednesday.
HNA said that Mr Wang, 57, suffered a fall in Provence, southern France, and received medical treatment but did not recover.
HNA's board and management team said in a statement: "HNA Group extends deepest condolences to Mr Wang's family and many friends.
"Together, we mourn the loss of an exceptionally gifted leader and role model, whose vision and values will continue to be a beacon for all who had the good fortune to know him, as well as for the many others whose lives he touched through his work and philanthropy."
HNA, based on the southern Chinese island of Hainan and best known as the owner of Hainan Airlines Co, has been shedding assets including stakes in Deutsche Bank AG and Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.
It comes after an aggressive acquisition spree left it deeply in debt.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump says North Korea wants meeting 'as soon as possible,' praises Kim Jong Un as 'very open' and 'very honorable'
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia’s House has voted for a $4.225 billion general revenue budget with some cuts from current spending but no revenue from the recently debated tax changes that divided the House from the Senate and Gov. Jim Justice.
The 69-30 vote on Wednesday followed Tuesday’s impasse between House and Senate negotiators on a tax bill that would have raised some state revenue.
House Majority Leader Daryl Cowles says Wednesday’s House-passed spending plan contains $170 million more than the budget the Legislature passed two months ago that Justice vetoed.
That’s based on higher projected tax receipts from natural gas and coal production and improved economy.
However, it would still require cuts from higher education and social programs. Delegates say they’re less severe than in the budget the Senate passed Tuesday night.
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WINNIPEG — A Winnipeg woman has been charged in the death of an 18-year-old woman who was in foster care.
RCMP were called to a home in the Rural Municipality of Springfield on July 14, 2016 where they found 18-year-old Lydia Whitford dead.
She was in the care of Sandy Bay Child and Family Services at the time; it's considered an extension of care because she was an adult.
Her family said Whitford had autism and epilepsy and that officials told them she died of natural causes.
Whitford's death was deemed a homicide last December.
Manitoba RCMP say Lisa Marie Campbell, who is 26, is charged with manslaughter.
Sandy Bay Child and Family Services executive director Richard De La Ronde said last December that Whitford lived in a licensed foster home in the R.M. of Springfield. He said the agency closed the home after her death.
Feb 13 Electrovaya Inc
* Electrovaya reports financial results for Q1 2017
* Electrovaya Inc - Inventory is $17.9 million as at December 31, 2016 as compared to $9.8 million for December 31, 2015
* Q1 2017 revenue is $1.1 million for quarter ended December 31, 2016, compared to Q1 2016 revenue of $8.2 million
* Electrovaya Inc - Net loss for Q1 2017 is $2.4 million compared to net profit for Q1 2016 of $3.3 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
YEREVAN, APRIL 18, ARMENPRESS. The National Security Council of Turkey decided to extend the state of emergency in the country with another three months.
The state of emergency will be extended from April 19, Turkey’s Vice PM Numan Kurtulmuş said, according to Anadolu.
The decision will come into force after being confirmed by the Parliament.
A state of emergency was declared in Turkey following the July 15 2016 military coup attempt. The 90-day state of emergency was extended two times by the National Security Council, once on October 11, and again on January 3.
It's only one year but it's pretty clear that the culture for the Kentucky baseball program has already changed, significantly. That isn't meant to say anything against the previous coaching staff, led by Gary Henderson who stepped down from his position last June and always kept the Wildcats competitive and in the postseason conversation.
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WASHINGTON (NEWS10) – Schenectady Mayor Gary McCarthy testified before Congress on Tuesday about clean energy.
During his testimony, Mayor McCarthy said the most valuable real estate in Schenectady and communities across the country are our light poles.
“What we are doing in Schenectady and in some communities across the country is looking at the opportunity to add additional features, sensor-based technologies, to light pole when the conversion to LED fixtures is happening.”
The city is partnering with National Grid, GE, AT&T, Cisco, Presidio, Cimcon Lighting and other partners to launch a city-wide deployment of Smart City technology.
Mayor McCarthy says he hopes the infrastructure improvements can be a model for New York and the country.
Read his full remarks.
Los Angeles will pay $7.5 million to a bicycle rider who was paralyzed when he crashed after hitting uneven pavement.
The Los Angeles Times reported says the City Council voted this week to approve a payout to settle William Yao’s lawsuit.
Yao was left a quadriplegic three years ago when his tire hit pavement that was thrust up by a tree root in the Porter Ranch neighborhood. His attorney says Yao was wearing a helmet.
The road had been inspected before the crash but not fixed.
The Times says Los Angeles has been hit with at least 17 lawsuits this year over bicycle crashes. Last month, the city agreed to pay $6.5 million to settle a suit from a rider who suffered a brain injury after hitting a pothole.
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April 20 Mobile Telecommunications Company Saudi Arabia:
* Reduces its accumulated deficit by 0.78% from 2.27 billion riyals in December 2016, to 2.23 billion riyals as of Q1 2017
* Accumulated deficit due to difficult market conditions in telecom sector, large debt servicing burden, high amortization expenses Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
SEOUL Feb 14 South Korea's Samsung Group said on Tuesday it never paid bribes to South Korean President Park Geun-hye or sought illicit favours from her, as a special prosecutor's office seeks to arrest the conglomerate's leader.
The prosecutor's office said earlier on Tuesday it filed a second request to arrest Jay Y. Lee, the third-generation leader of the country's top conglomerate, on charges including bribery, as part of a wider investigation into a graft scandal that led to Park's impeachment by parliament in December.
The prosecution accuses Lee of paying bribes to Park's confidant, Choi Soon-sil, to win support for a 2015 merger of two Samsung affiliates.
Lee and the Samsung Group have denied wrongdoing. (Reporting by Se Young Lee; Editing by Robert Birsel)
If you know anything about Workspot, you know that our mantra is how insanely simple our VDI 2.0 really is. We’re obsessed with making our customers successful. Recently, we wrote a blog to illustrate the choice you have between Workspot and legacy VDI solutions. It’s akin to the choice between taking an Uber or building your own car when you’re going to dinner. The comparison really resonates with a lot of folks.
That blog’s response got us thinking about other ways to “show, not tell.” So this week, instead of outlining ways that Workspot is revolutionizing the VDI industry, we decided to highlight a few customer stories – in particular how they got over their VDI deployment angst. After all, it’s one thing to blow your own horn. It’s something else entirely when your customers do it for you.
Read the entire article here, How 3 Customers Eliminated Their VDI Deployment Angst
via the fine folks at WorkSpot
A Turkish police helicopter carrying 12 people crashed in the eastern province of Tunceli on Tuesday, the local governor's office said, adding that the crash may have been caused by poor weather conditions.
The helicopter was carrying a judge, seven police officers, one sergeant and three crew members, the Tunceli governor's office said in a statement.
Heavy fog in the region made the rescue operation difficult, Turkish media reports said.
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Attorney General Patrick Morrisey recently renewed a contract with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission to help protect West Virginians from potentially dangerous products. The CPSC Commissioning Program allows investigators with the Attorney General's Office to visit stores across the state and monitor for the presence of recalled products.
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The Moline High School Bass Fishing Team is currently in first place in the state tournament in Carlyle, Illinois.
Cade Harris and Phelps Bohlman caught five fish today totaling just over 8 pounds.
Tomorrow is the second day of competition. The team with the most fish and combined weight wins.
To keep up with the team and follow their progress, visit the team's Facebook page.
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Authorities say the two bodies found in a Fairport yard were those of a 27-year-old disabled woman who had been shot by her father before he took his own life. Fairport Police were called to a home early Wednesday morning for reports of gunfire. When officers arrived they found a woman and man dead from gunshot ...
After teasing the collaboration last week, K-pop group Loona released the full version of their song “Love4eva” with Grimes. The song is properly attributed to the sub-group within the group the song, “yyxy” or “youth youth by young,” featuring members Yves, Chuu, Go Won, and Olivia Hye.
The new song is a hyperactive, video-game pop song with a visual featuring the members showing their choreographed moves and Clueless-style outfits. You might not readily identify Grimes right away though; she fits in seamlessly to the songs infectious hooks and glossy sound.
“Love4eva” appears on the yyxy’s “mini-album” Beauty and The Beat, available now. Grimes also has another collaboration with the YouTube star Poppy that may appear on her tentative album. She’s also been making headlines for her relationship with Elon Musk. Watch the video for the song below.
March 28 Toho Co Ltd:
* Says its wholly owned subsidiary, Toho Stella Co Ltd, will merge with another wholly owned subsidiary, which has been engaged in the producing of film pamphlet in Tokyo
* After the transaction, Toho Stella will be the surviving company and the other subsidiary will be dissolved
* Effective date May 2
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The Eastern Kentucky University Colonels face tough challenges in opening the 2017 football season.
Games against two in-state schools are first and second on this fall’s schedule.
Fans filed onto the field at RoyKidd Stadium Friday to get an up-close experience with this year’s Colonel squad.
Coach Mark Elder says there were more than 50 players not in maroon and white last fall. But, he says returning players are showing solid leadership.
Elder says year two certainly offers advantages. “But having some ground work already laid on that, it’s night and day from the first year where literally every guy, every play your trying to teach how you want to do it,” said Elder.
Eastern opens September 2 in Bowling Green against Western, a team that won eleven games last year. The next week the Colonels take on the University of Kentucky in Lexington. Eastern finished last year at three and eight.
“I’ll take a buyer over a seller every day,” said the young, verbose agent who had been in the business about a year longer than I had. This was back in 2006, and he had just won an award at the sales meeting for closing the most deals. I asked him later why he felt this way. To him, seller clients were demanding, the conversations often stressful. Sellers were rarely satisfied, he quipped. Buyers, on the other hand were on a journey that had a great ending. A year later, he was out of the business. As a new agent, it’s easy to go after the low hanging fruit of buyer's agency. First-time buyers are a lot of fun; they are dreaming of great things for themselves and, if you win their trust by connecting with them, they likely won’t know where your inexperience may be showing up. Sellers, on the other hand, have been involved in at least one transaction before (by definition). They have a better sense of what they want out of an agent, and they have probably been ...
While you were sleeping, a unique act of heroism took place overnight along I-696 in metro Detroit.
A line of 13 truckers, with assistance from Michigan State Police, created a wall on the I-696 freeway near the Coolidge exit to help prevent a man from jumping off the overpass.
Chris Harrison, who claims to have been part of the "trucker wall" and shared some photos in a Facebook post on the Twisted Truckers page, said the act of heroism took place between 1 and 3 a.m. Tuesday, starting with one truck.
Harrison, in replying to other Facebook users, said the cops waved 6 or 7 of the truckers through on the eastbound side of the freeway, then did the same thing on the westbound side.
Due to the joint effort, the man was talked down from the edge.
Harrison said a highway patrolman walked to each truck, shook the truckers' hands and thanked each member for their contribution.
March 31 China Smarter Energy Group Holdings Ltd:
* Purchaser to purchase, and vendor to sell, entire equity interest in target company for consideration of rmb645 million
* The purchaser, vendor and target company entered into sale and purchase agreement
* Shanghai gorgeous smarter energy company, as purchaser; shanghai guxin asset management company limited, as vendor
* Qingdao guxin electricity investment company limited as target company
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A movie I’d like to watch again/ TV series I love
Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro since it is eminently watchable, always. I also like Homeland, X-Files and Black Mirror.
I am an insatiable sci-fi/futurism guzzler with a penchant for anything involving a conspiracy or the unknown.
I am inspired by
The one and only David Droga.
If not in this profession, I would have been…
Behind a microphone belting out a crazy fusion of jazz and Punjabi folk with like-minded experimental music composers.
My wanderlust
Iceland. The closer I can get to the geographical poles, the more ideal the destination.
Indulgence is…
Authentic lemon chilli fish — the kind that is served with its glazed eyes intact at a Bangkok street market. Crème brûlée, tiramisu, cheesecake, custard tarts and desserts of all kinds are irresistible, anytime,
any hour.
— As told to Meghna Sharma
A man was treated for minor injuries at the scene of a one vehicle collision on the Kingsway this afternoon.
A Police Scotland spokesman said that they received reports that a van had collided with a lamppost on the Kingsway close to the BP station just west of the Swallow roundabout at around 3.25pm.
“The van had collided with a lamp post in the central reservation
“Ambulance and the fire brigade were called to attend.
“No one else was injured and it doesn’t seem that the male occupant of the van was serously injured.
“He was taken in to the back of an ambulance for treatment.”
The police spokesman said that tailbacks had been caused as a result of the accident but the road did not require to be closed.
A spokeswoman for Scottish Fire and Rescue said they were alerted to the incident by the ambulance service.
“One male had got himself out of the vehicle prior to the fire brigade getting there.
“The fire crew made the area safe.”
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia says reserve forward D’Angelo Hunter is transferring.
Coach Bob Huggins announced in a news release Monday that the junior has been granted his release from the program.
Hunter averaged 1.5 points and less than one rebound in 17 games this season. He came to West Virginia after transferring from Navarro College in Corsicana, Texas.
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A small town impacted by the Murray Darling Basin Plan, wants to re-frame the debate over water buybacks.
Dirranbandi, on the Queensland/New South Wales border has taken a serious socio-economic hit as a result of the water recovery process, and had been calling for no further buybacks.
But as Jodie Gunders reports, the community has decided to take a more pragmatic approach to Canberra this week
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Who is your hero? The star who hit 40 home runs? The firefighter who ran into a burning building to rescue a puppy? The first responders during 9/11 or at Newtown, Conn., who ignored personal danger to save survivors and who consoled agonizing parents? Or is it someone else? Most likely you've never heard about my hero because he was none of the above. He was an ordinary guy whose name rarely appeared in the local newspaper and he never earned a medal.
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Brighton & Hove Albion effectively secured promotion to the Premier League with a 2-1 win over Wigan on Monday. The club will return to the top flight for only the second time in its history and just 20 years after narrowly avoiding relegation from the Football League altogether
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JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli police: Security guard seriously wounded in stabbing at Jerusalem’s central bus station.
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FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Car and truck maker Daimler on Friday said it was open to considering a broader alliance and a partial listing of its mobility services operations, which include car sharing.
Speaking to analysts, Chief Executive Dieter Zetsche, who is also head of Mercedes-Benz Cars, said he was open to combining his company’s mobility services, Car2Go, with that of a rival.
“To the extent that it would be more successful in a partnership, we would consider that”, Zetsche said.
Daimler wants to expand its mobility services which includes the Moovel, MyTaxi and Car2Go business and may tap shareholders to fund the expansion, Chief Financial Officer Bodo Uebber said on Friday.
“We do not exclude that we go for external funding”, Uebber said.
BMW and Daimler are discussing a broader car-sharing and driverless taxi alliance, a source told Reuters last week.
Uebber on Friday declined to comment on the prospects of a combination with BMW’s DriveNow mobility services unit.
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) - A Massachusetts museum dedicated to Dr. Seuss says it will replace a mural featuring a Chinese character from one of his books after three authors said they would boycott an event due to the "jarring racial stereotype."
The mural features illustrations from the author's first children's book, "And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street."
The museum, which is located in the author's hometown of Springfield, said Thursday that the mural will be replaced by images from later books.
Three children's authors declined an invitation to the museum's inaugural Children's Literature Festival, which was set for Oct. 14 before being canceled. After the museum offered to take down the mural, the authors said they would attend, but the museum has not said if the festival is back on.
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This is for all those frustrated drivers in Pearland. If you have a traffic issue you want addressed, there's a meeting for you tonight.The Houston Galveston Area Council is inviting you to complain about your traffic woes today at Dawson High School.The meeting is from 6 to 8 p.m.They're also welcoming ideas on how to make traffic better.One problem they are already aware of is the SH-288 and FM-518 intersection.They say there's a $14 million project underway already to reconstruct the area.
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St Andrew's - the beloved home of Birmingham City and the place of worship for generations of Bluenoses.
It's been a rifle range, bits have been burned to the ground, some believe there was a curse on the old place.
To say nothing of the fact some of the most famous names in the game have graced St Ans with their presence.
This is how it's changed over the years.
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Blinking tower light no longer blinding
When Pierce Transit's new radio tower on Indian Hill in Northeast Tacoma was initially installed, its aircraft warning strobe light didn't switch from a blinding white to red at dusk. The problem has since been fixed.
“First arriving units reported smoke coming from the eaves of the residence,” said KFD’s Tim Light.
Two women were taken to Kelowna General Hospital this morning for smoke inhalation, following an early morning fire.
At approximately 6:36 a.m. Friday, Kelowna fire dispatch received a call reporting smoke coming from the upstairs window of a residence in the 400 block of Dell Road.
“First arriving units reported smoke coming from the eaves of the residence,” said KFD’s Tim Light, in a press release.
“Upon entering the structure crews found the fire was in the basement of the property.The fire was extinguished but not before there was some extension to the main floor of the structure.”
Four people were in the home at the time of the fire. ESS has been notified and are dealing with the displaced occupants, two of whom were taken to hospital to be checked out for smoke inhalation.
The fire is being investigated at this time.
Bukola Saraki and his Supporters Jubilating After CCT Trial in Abuja
The Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) today discharged Bukola Saraki for lack of evidence to continue with the case and dismissed all 18 charges filed against him by the Federal Government. The two-panel tribunal headed by Justice Danladi Umar held that FG failed to prove essential elements of all the allegations it leveled against Saraki. […]
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UK to step up support for start-ups, infrastructure ahead of EU exit
LONDON The British government will step up the level of financial support it provides to everything from small start-ups to major infrastructure projects in a bid to help the economy as the country leaves the European Union.
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Special Agent Jeff Seipenko walks out of the courtroom with signed paperwork in hand after Genesee District Judge David Guinn authorized charges Wednesday, June 14, 2017, in Flint, Mich., for Department of Health and Human Services Director Nick Lyon and Chief Medical Executive Dr. Eden Wells in relation to the Flint water crisis. Lyon is accused of failing to alert the public about an outbreak of Legionnaires' disease in the Flint area, which has been linked by some experts to poor water quality in 2014-15. Wells was charged with obstruction of justice and lying to a police officer. The Flint Journal-MLive.com via AP Jake May
April 10 The chairman of the Federal Communications Commission said Monday he is proposing to end a 2013 regulatory proceeding that had sought to lift the ban on mobile phones on U.S. airlines.
The FCC had said in 2013 it would consider allowing air travelers to make mobile phone calls, but never finalized it. "I stand with airline pilots, flight attendants, and America’s flying public against the FCC’s ill-conceived 2013 plan to allow people to make cellphone calls on planes. I do not believe that moving forward with this plan is in the public interest," FCC Chairman Ajit Pai said in a statement. (Reporting by David Shepardson; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
April 6 The WhiteWave Foods Co:
* Whitewave announces court order allowing for completion of merger with Danone
* Whitewave Foods - Expects closing of Danone's acquisition of Whitewave to occur within five business days from date of court's order on April 5, 2017
* Whitewave - In accordance with merger agreement, Co, Danone to extend long stop date under merger agreement to allow for completion of merger
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Perkins was claimed off waivers by the Mariners on Monday, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.
Perkins made his major-league debut with the Phillies last season, though he struggled to get things going, hitting just .182/.237/.273 with one homer in 42 games. He provided a much more respectable .288/.374/.447 triple-slash in 76 games with Triple-A Lehigh Valley, however, and should provide the Mariners with much needed outfield depth.
Southwest Missouri man sentenced in girlfriend's death
FAIR GROVE, Mo. (AP) — A southwest Missouri man has pleaded guilty in the shooting death of his girlfriend in 2016.
As part of a plea deal, 40-year-old Carlton Wallace was expected to spend 20 years in prison for the death of 26-year-old Lindsay Arnold in February 2016 in Fair Grove.
The Springfield News-Leader reports Wallace's mother called sheriff's deputies after her son would not let her enter an outbuilding where he lived with Arnold. He was arrested at a Walmart in Springfield hours after the killing.
Deputies found Arnold dead under a blanket with red foam around her mouth and a gunshot wound to the back of her head.
Wallace's mother told police Wallace and Arnold had an extensive history of domestic violence and authorities came to the property numerous times.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — A senior House Democrat says it's time for House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi and other veteran leaders to make way for a new generation of party leaders.
Rep. Linda Sanchez of California says she thinks it's "time to pass the torch to a new generation of leaders, and I want to be a part of that transition. I want to see that happen."
Sanchez is 48. She told C-SPANS' "Newsmakers" Thursday that Pelosi, 77, and her top two deputies do a "tremendous job," but she said too many younger lawmakers "don't always get the opportunities that they should."
The comments by Sanchez, the fifth-highest ranking House Democrat, were the strongest challenge yet by a Democratic leader to Pelosi's iron grip on the caucus.
It is time again to take a walk down 6th Street and see the creativity that abounds in Galveston County. So, bring your wares and join in the fun. Those of you with artistic talents and are willing to show/sell your wares be they oil paintings or yard signs, handmade jewelry or custom wreaths; join us and contribute to the success of “The Other Sixth Street” this October 28th. Its free and its fun! You can find the registration form and detailed instructions for participants on our website: thepostnewspaper.net
For Artists bringing five or fewer pieces, will be setting up in our outside of your host business. Artists with 5 or more will be assigned a 10×10 space on the street. Artist Vendors can display and sell all types of art and handmade crafts. Artist Vendors must include a $10 non-refundable check made payable to City of Texas City. The area will be available for set up at 2:00 p.m. with the Walk starting at 5:00 p.m. Send registration forms to: TexasCityArt@gmail.com
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- One person was found dead early Monday morning near 70th and Kensington, police say.
According to police, the victim was found just before 1 a.m., near the roadway.
Police describe the victim as a female who was in her 20s to 30s.
It is not clear how the victim died. No suspect information has been given.
If you have any information that could help police in their investigation, call the TIPS Hotline at (816) 474-TIPS.
High Streets will be left looking ever more empty and run down, with just a couple of bookies and charity shops left. The elderly will not be able to access financial services. Small businesses will not be able to deposit cash and process transactions.
Traditional High Street bank branches are closing so rapidly that the Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell now wants to ban the practice.
He is proposing a law that would force banks to keep branches open. It is one of his few suggestions that might have some resonance in Middle England. And yet, even against some stiff competition, it is one of the most barking mad ideas even Jeremy Corbyn’s Labour Party has come up with it.
In fact, we should welcome branch closures – not stop them. They are technologically redundant. They push up costs, forcing the banks to overcharge us. And they use up valuable real estate. The sooner the last one shuts down...
WRENTHAM, Mass. (AP)  Police have found a carrier full of kittens they say were "steaming hot" on the side of a Massachusetts highway.
WCVB-TV reports two drivers called police and animal control Tuesday when they noticed a cat carrier on the side of Interstate 495.
Police said the five kittens inside were brought to King Phillip Animal Rescue in Plainville.
The kittens appear to be fine, but one's condition is unclear. The carrier was in the sun for an unknown length of time before being reported.
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Police are seeking the public's help in identifying who left the carrier on the side of the highway.
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The Corpus Christi Police Department says they're working and praying for no tragedies this New Years Eve. That's why they'll plan heavy patrols on city roads and streets.
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So much is happening at the workhouse museum these days that it seems impossible for visitors to leave feeling anything less than total amazement.
Its hugely dedicated band of volunteers, trustees, and visionary leadership team have achieved so much in such a short space of time.
Carol Erickson and Gillian Kocher of the PSPCA share the story of a dog who's recovering after being found stabbed near Fern Rock Station.
PHUKET: A number of rescue workers are today (Dec 11) continuing a search for a 27-year-old Ukrainian man who went missing after going into the sea at Patong Beach yesterday.
At 6:30pm yesterday (Dec 10), Sen Sgt Maj Boonyarit Intakarn of the Phuket Tourist Police was notified that a tourist had gone missing after going into the sea near Loma Park on Patong Beach.
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In this April 23, 2018 photo provided by the Chicago Zoological Society Dr. Sathya Chinnadurai, senior staff veterinarian for the Chicago Zoological Society, monitors Layla a 7½-year-old eastern black rhinoceros, as she receives a CT scan inside the Zoo's Pachyderm House in Brookfield, Ill. The images from the scan provided diagnostic results that will help determine the best course of action in treating an obstruction in Layla's nasal passageway. Chicago Zoological Society via AP Kelly Tone
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The Greenville Public Library is combing commemorative holidays for a two-day promotion this week.
Library Director Jo Keillor said Friday, July 6 is International Kissing Day and Saturday, July 7 is chocolate day, so the library will combine the two to hand out chocolate kisses to library patrons each day.
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Friday library hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and the library is open Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon.
It is located at 414 West Main Street in Greenville.
OKLAHOMA CITY – Police in Oklahoma City are searching for a pair of suspects accused of robbing a victim in broad daylight.
On April 10, officers were called to a convenience store near N.W. 10th St. and Rockwell Ave. on an armed robbery.
Authorities say two men approached the victim outside the convenience store, pointed a gun at him and stole his money and personal items.
Police released surveillance photos of a man in a white shirt and a man in a blue coat, who are believed to be connected to the crime.
If you have any information on the crime, call CrimeStoppers at (405) 235-7300.
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Thor Industries, Inc. (NYSE:THO) today announced that the confirmed date for its fiscal 2018 third quarter earnings release will be June 6, 2018, after market close.
Upon the release of Thor’s earnings, the Company will concurrently provide a comprehensive question and answer document, as well as a PowerPoint presentation, on the Company’s website. To view prior quarter earnings documents, go to http://ir.thorindustries.com/.
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NEW YORK (AP)  Dramatic video shows two women flinching and trying in vain to flee as an awning crashes on top of them in New York City.
NY1 television says the women were treated for minor injuries suffered in the collapse Monday afternoon in Brooklyn's Bay Ridge neighborhood.
The video shows other people rushing to help and lifting the awning off them.
Buildings inspectors are investigating.
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Minister of Social Cohesion with responsibility for Sports, Dr. George Norton said yesterday that Sports Tourism has the potential to contribute to the economic, cultural and social and infrastructural development of the country.
He made the remarks at the second Sports Tourism Planning Session
held by the Department of Tourism in the Ministry of Business in collaboration with the National Sports Commission (NSC) at the Guyana Olympic Association (GOA) headquarters at Liliandaal yesterday.
According to Dr. Norton, the vision of the ministry is get athletes, officials and supporters to come to Guyana not only to compete, but also to experience the rich culture and tourism of the country…..
SAN ANTONIO - Family members of 81-year-old Pete Carreon continue to search for him after he wandered away from his home in Far South Bexar County Jan. 20.
Volunteers met at Mission Library Saturday morning to look for Carreon, who has Alzheimer's and other health conditions.
People have sent Carreon's daughter, Nancy Santacruz, photos of who they thought to be Carreon, but so far, none of the leads have panned out.
Santacruz said she suspects her father may have walked off the property through a back road and then caught a ride with someone who unwittingly picked him up.
"It was drizzling that day," she told KSAT-12 back in January. "Maybe they just thought he needed a ride."
Anyone with information on Pete Carreon's whereabouts is asked to call the Bexar County Sheriff's Office at 210-335-6000.
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For the second day of Broome County High School Hockey Association (BCHSHA) first round playoffs, Chenango Forks defeated Chenango Valley, 8-1, Friday, for what could be the final "Tango for Chenango" in the 2017-18 season.
In the first period of regulation, the Blue Devils jumped onto the scoreboard with two goals, one coming just 30 seconds until the end of the period. Forks' sophomore, Josh Black, was able to clean up a deflected shot by Dylan Templeton to give the Blue Devils the 2-0 lead, going into the second period.
Although the Warriors were able to muster a goal in the second, it was the Blue Devils that ripped off 5 quick goals in the third to prevent the CV comeback, at the SUNY Broome Ice Center.
Chenango Forks will face #1 ranked Elmira-Horseheads, Friday, February 10 at 6:45 p.m. in the next round.
The BCHSHA playoffs are double elimination, lose two and your out.
Marks & Spencer is poised to narrowly ­escape a humiliating relegation from the FTSE 100 in the index’s quarterly shake-up after investors rallied behind the troubled high-street icon’s turnaround plan.
The retailer was left close to the FTSE 100 trapdoor after its shares plunged to a nine-year low last month as it struggled to generate growth in its core clothing and food ­divisions.
Despite last week revealing a 62pc plunge in pre-tax profit in the year to the end of March 2018, M&S’s pledge to accelerate its turnaround amid sweeping shifts in the retail sector convinced shareholders to back its recovery plan.
Meanwhile, the sector’s rising star, Ocado, is expected to cap off a string of transformational international deals by sealing promotion into the blue-chip index.
The company became a late contender for a step up to the FTSE 100 ­after inking a landmark deal with US grocery giant Kroger.
G4S will drop out of the blue-chip index and is expected to be replaced by bookmaker GVC.
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Dutch musical theatre group Stage Entertainment, producer of shows including The Lion King and Mamma Mia!, is to debut in the leveraged finance market this week for a €355m term loan to pay a dividend recapitalisation to sponsor CVC, after the latter’s majority investment in the firm in 2015 was unusually an all equity deal.
Walter Pincus: “What did the President know, and when did he know it? For those of us who went through Watergate, that question, first posed by Sen. Howard Baker (R-TN), is the one most relevant today as the current White House drama unfolds … At 6:28 a.m. yesterday morning, Trump wrote from the White House: ‘The real story here is why are there so many illegal leaks coming out of Washington? Will these leaks be happening as I deal on N.Korea etc?’”
“That presidential tweet should make people uneasy, the way we felt nervous during Watergate about what military actions President Nixon might undertake as the truth began to threaten him personally. Trump was initiating what can only be described as a typical attempt to divert his roughly 25 million followers from paying attention to what he and his own White House has been caught doing.”
Multiple units were called to a fire in Oregon near the Toledo border on Saturday afternoon.
The fire started around 3:15 p.m. at a single-family home on Groll St.
The family was home at the time of the fire but everyone was able to get out safely.
The home suffered minor damage from smoke.
The cause remains under investigation.
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The Solano College women’s volleyball team swept Contra Costa, 25-14, 25-4, 25-12 on Friday in Bay Valley Conference play.
Alana Sibblies led the Falcons (12-5, 7-0) with 13 kills and three blocks. Elyssa Rollins also had 13 kills and Bethel grad Mia Pimentel dished out 17 assists and served 12 of 13 from the line.
American Canyon High grad Makayla Johnson served 13 of 13 with 5 aces the second set. Macy Martinez added three kills and Bethel grad Charlene Abuda served 7 of 7 from the line.
OIL companies announced a rollback in the price of diesel but not for gasoline this week.
In separate advisories, Eastern Petroleum, Pilipinas Shell, Phoenix Petroleum, and SeaOil will slash the price of diesel by 10 centavos per liter but will increase gasoline by 45 centavos per liter effective 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday.
Pilipinas Shell and SeaOil will also lower the price of kerosene by 10 centavos per liter.
Meanwhile, Flying V will raise the price of gasoline by 45 centavos per liter and lower diesel and kerosene by 10 centavos, effective 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday.
Other oil companies are expected to adjust pump prices this week. JORDEENE SHEEX LAGARE
THE DURAN – Iran has long been a stalwart defender of the Palestinian cause, while Saudi Arabia has all but made public, their de-facto alliance with the Israeli regime. However, because of the universal condemnation of Donald Trump’s controversial Jerusalem/al-Quds declaration, the entire Arab world, has for the first time in decades, publicly condemned the US over its stance on Israel.
Kabul: The Islamic State group is claiming its fighters have captured Osama bin Laden’s infamous Tora Bora mountain hideout in eastern Afghanistan.
IS released an audio recording saying its signature black flag is flying over the hulking mountain range. The message was broadcast on the militants’ Radio Khilafat station in the Pashto language late on Wednesday.
It also says IS has taken over several districts and urged villagers who fled the fighting to return to their homes and stay indoors.
The Tora Bora mountains hide a warren of caves in which al-Qaeda militants led by bin Laden hid from US coalition forces in 2001, after the Taliban fled Kabul.
Afghan officials earlier said fighting between IS and the Taliban, who controlled Tora Bora, began on Tuesday but couldn’t confirm its capture.
Advent of Activism 8: The plight of asylum seekers 2017 was full of disasters. We can do something about it. Each day in December, we're telling you how to help people or places in need. Welcome to our Advent of Activism.
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MEDINA, N.Y. (WIVB) – A Medina man has been charged with selling cocaine and prescription pills following an investigation by the Orleans County Major Felony Crime Task Force.
Russell E. Sargent, 50, of West Avenue, was charged Monday with third degree criminal sale of a controlled substance, third degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, two counts of fifth degree criminal sale of a controlled substance, and two counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance.
He was arraigned in Orleans County Court and remanded to Orleans County Jail on $2,500 cash/$5,000 bond. He is scheduled to return to court 2 p.m. Aug. 28.
Further charges and arrests are pending in the investigation.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A Rhode Island company is going to build a wind farm that will be 10 times the size of the nation’s first offshore wind farm.
Deepwater Wind says the new 400-megawatt wind farm will also create more than 800 jobs in Rhode Island.
Democratic Gov. Gina Raimondo and other officials visited the Port of Providence on Wednesday for the announcement.
Massachusetts and Rhode Island announced offshore wind projects last week aimed at delivering 1,200 megawatts of energy, enough to power about 600,000 homes.
The company also built the nation’s first offshore wind farm off Block Island, Rhode Island. It has five turbines. This latest project will have up to 50 turbines south of Martha’s Vineyard.
Deepwater Wind’s CEO says it will be “an enormous clean energy machine.”
BJP has fielded candidate Laljibhai Prajapati from Palanpur constituency. Palanpur is General category constituency. Palanpur is one of the 182 assembly constituencies of Gujarat. It is located in Banaskantha district.
The constituency will have 245 polling stations. In 2012 assembly polls, the number of electors for this seat was 232962. Maheshkumar Patel won the seat in 2012 assembly elections with 75097 votes. There are 304 polling booths. Congress won the 2012 election after 27 years. Dominated by a sizeable Jain population, the city is popularly known for many of its sacred Jain temples.
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Representative Kevin Yoder of Overland Park, Kansas reacts to this morning's shooting in Alexandria, Virginia and talks about being on the congressional baseball team that was targeted.
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April 3 Spanish vehicle manufacturing association Anfac:
* Says Spanish new car sales rose 12.6 percent in March from a year earlier to 125,600 units from 111,511 units in 2016
* Says new car sales rose 7.9 percent y/y in the January to March period
* New car sales rose 0.2 percent in February y/y (Reporting by Madrid Newsroom)
The state party’s executive board is made up of about 360 party leaders, as opposed to the more than 2,700 delegates who voted at a February convention in San Diego during the primary endorsement battle. De León supporters said they have sifted though the endorsement votes cast during the February convention and found 56% of the executive board members backed de León, which they believe is an indication the endorsement is within his reach.
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White Sox manager Rick Renteria argues with home plate umpire Mike Estabrook after being ejected for arguing over Matt Davidson's strikeout in the sixth inning.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Tomahawk missile maker Raytheon Co on Monday named former U.S. Deputy Defense Secretary Robert Work as a director to its board.
Work, 64, served as deputy defense secretary under former President Barack Obama's administration, and held the position from 2014 through last month.
Work, who retired from the military as colonel in 2001, also served as the Undersecretary of the Navy until 2013.
Before returning to the Pentagon, Work served as chief executive officer at the Center for New American Security think tank in Washington, D.C. till 2014. (Reporting by Ankit Ajmera in Bengaluru; Editing by Sai Sachin Ravikumar)
SALADO, Texas - The man killed in an early Wednesday morning crash on I-35 in Salado was a Calvert Police officer.
James Arrick Jr, 32, of Calvert, served the city for two years and has been a Texas Officer for 10 years.
According to Texas DPS, the crash happened around 3:10 a.m.
A 2012 Kenworth truck-tractor semi-trailer was parked on the east shoulder of the roadway. A 2015 Dodge pickup, driven by Arrick, was traveling northbound when it drifted off the roadway and struck the rear of the TTST.
Arrick was pronounced dead at the scene.
The truck driver was uninjured.
The Calvert Police Department said Arrick was "well-liked by the community, friends, co-workers and will be truly missed."
No charges have been filed.
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Liverpool went a goal down early at Vicarage Road during their rollercoaster 3-3 draw with Watford.
Stefano Okaka left the Reds defence rooted to the spot as he powered home from a corner after just eight minutes.
Jurgen Klopp's men clawed their way back into the game and led 3-2 up until a stoppage-time scramble converted by Miguel Britos earned the Hornets a draw.
And Upson called out the visitors for their lacklustre defending.
"The art of defending set pieces and getting organised is hugely important in terms of sealing results," Upson said on 5Live.
The free event will also provide document shredding of up to two banker's boxes per resident. Staples and paper clips are acceptable but plastic, folders and binders are not.
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April 28 Shenzhen Zowee Tech Co Ltd:
* Sees net profit for H1 2017 to decrease by 47.2 percent to 94.7 percent, or to be 0.5 million yuan to 5 million yuan, compared to net profit of the same period in 2016 (9.5 million yuan)
* Comments that client and product structure adjustment is the main reason for the forecast
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ISLAMABAD, Oct 6 (APP): Foreign Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has met
the Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs Lt. General McMaster at the White House.
According to a message recieved here Friday from Washington DC, the two
leaders discussed the bilateral relationship as well as ways in which the two countries could promote mutually beneficial cooperation.
They also discussed regional situation particularly Afghanistan. The
Foreign Minister briefed NSA about Pakistan’s perspective on the US strategy.
Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif stressed the importance that Pakistan
attaches to peace in Afghanistan and emphasized the need to work together for regional peace and stability.
The UK No. 1 tune was the fifth single from the group's second album, "(What's the Story) Morning Glory?", which went on to 14-time platinum status in the country for sales of almost half a million copies.
Oasis formed in Manchester in 1991 and went on to become one of the UK's biggest rock acts, led by Liam and brother Noel Gallagher. All seven of the group's studio albums reached UK No. 1 before they disbanded in 2009 after selling more than 70 million albums worldwide.
The BBC is also sharing footage of Noel Gallagher and The High Flying Birds performing their current single, "She Taught Me How To Fly", from their latest album, "Who Built The Moon?" Watch the footage here.
MADRID (AP) — An indefinite strike by workers handling carry-on baggage checks at Barcelona’s airport is having a more limited impact on passengers after police have been deployed to help.
Public Works Minister Inigo de la Serna said the Civil Guard’s presence Monday had brought El Prat Airport back to normal after weeks of flight delays.
He said it was necessary to guarantee security at the airport given that Spain was on high alert in case of a terror attack.
Passenger queues of less than 30 minutes were reported Monday, down from several hours in recent weeks.
The baggage screeners voted to intensify their strike action Sunday on rejecting a pay-rise offer from their company.
The government has also decreed that they provide 90 percent of regular service during the stoppage.
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Remember back in the late ’90s when South Park was so popular that it bled into other forms of popular culture? So much so that WWF shows featured wrestlers wearing airbrushed South Park t-shirts, wrestlers carrying around Cartman dolls and fans bringing signs with wrestlers as South Park characters on them? Those days are back, apparently, as WWE chose to wish us Happy Holidays with a 2-minute parody of ‘Joy to the World’ as sung by unlicensed South Park approximations of WWE Superstars. Sure!
Highlights include a tiny Velveteen Dream, Sheamus as a snowman with a mohawk made of carrots, Braun Strowman as The Abominable Snowmonster of the North from the Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer TV special and, of course, this couple of seconds of Rusev Day celebration:
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Looking for something different to do with rhubarb besides the standard strawberry/rhubarb pies and rhubarb cobbler, we started making rhubarb barbecue sauce.
Here is something else you can do with this season’s crop.
Rhubarb Relish
INGREDIENTS
2 cups chopped rhubarb
2 peppers cut fine
1 half white onion cut fine
2/5 cups brown sugar
1 cup vinegar
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground allspice
1/4 tsp ground cloves
salt and pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS
1/ Mix vegetable ingredients
2/ Mix in other ingredients
3/ Cook on medium heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally
4/ Strain excess juices away
5/ Let cool and jar for refrigeration or seal for storage.
Editor’s Note: We’ll have our recipe for Rhubarb Simple Syrup later this week.
Entangled Solutions, a company that focuses on innovation in higher education, this week released new third-party quality assurance standards. While the firm said it hopes a broad range of institutions will use the standards, they were designed in part for nontraditional ones like boot camps and online course providers.
The guidelines, which focus heavily on student outcomes, are designed to be a transparency and accountability system that could be an alternative to accrediting agencies. (Two principals from the company weighed in on quality issues in the for-profit higher education sector with an opinion piece in Inside Higher Ed today.)
"In order for a third-party quality-assurance system to be successful, there must be a framework of quality-assurance standards in place to measure and assess learning outcomes and student success so that reporting is transparent and trustworthy, and stakeholders can compare the outcomes from like programs," the company said.
Shares of Harley-Davidson fell 6% in premarket trade Tuesday after the company missed revenue expectations and issued a weaker-than-expected outlook. Harley-Davidson reported net income of $186.4 million, or $1.05 per share, up from $250.5 million, or $1.36 per share, in the year-earlier period. The FactSet consensus was for earnings of $1.02. It reported revenue of $1.33 billion, down from $1.58 billion in the year-earlier period and below the FactSet consensus of $1.37 billion. For the second quarter, Harley-Davidson sees motorcycle shipments of 80,000 to 85,000, below the FactSet consensus of 91,025. Shares of Harley-Davidson have fallen 4.6% in the past month, compared to the S&P 500’s loss of 1.2%.
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MINNEAPOLIS -- Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen looked like he might go on a tear during the 2016 season, starting things off strong against the Chiefs, but tore his ACL before halftime of the Week 1 game and was done for the year. He recovered well enough from it that he earned the 2017 NFL Comeback Player of the Year at NFL Honors on Saturday night.
Allen started out a little slow this season, but he absolutely exploded during the middle of the year and finished the season with 1,393 receiving yards on 102 catches. He also scored six touchdowns.
At one point, Allen was setting records, becoming the first player in NFL history to record 10 catches, 100 yards and a touchdown in three consecutive games.
The former third-round pick out of California blossomed into Philip Rivers's top weapon during the course of a season where he was targeted 159 times.
English Championship side Brighton have revealed that the lack of playing opportunities is the reason behind their decision to allow Ghanaian striker Elvis Manu to go out on loan in Holland.
Manu has joined top-tier Dutch side Go Ahead Eagles on Sunday on loan until the end of the season.
"The form of our other strikers has made it hard for Elvis to get game-time," said manager Chris Hughton.
The former Netherlands Under-21 international, who switched nationality to play for Ghana, joined the Championship club from Feyenoord on a three-year contract in August 2015.
He has not started a league game for Brighton and spent two months of the 2015-16 season on loan at Huddersfield.
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ISLAMABAD, Jul 3 (APP):Former prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Tuesday expressed the hope that the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) party would not boycott the upcoming general election as it would win it with thumping majority.
“We will not be a part of any conspiracy which may worsen situation in the country and have negative impact on the national economy,” he said talking a private news channel.
Khaqan said the Accountability Court should give its verdict in the Avenfield case after the general election. Sympathizes of the people were already with former prime minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, he added.
To a question, he alleged that PTI chief Imran Khan was a master of U-turns.
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Theranos will have to wait until 2019 before it can operate a blood testing lab again.On Tuesday, Theranos said that it had settled up with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the government agency responsible for regulating blood-testing labs.As part of the settlement, Theranos has to pay $30,000, and the company won't be able to own or operate a clinical lab within the next two years.
× St. Louis-area state lawmaker Cloria Brown dies
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Missouri Republican state Rep. Cloria Brown has died.
Her legislative assistant, Brenda Frank, on Monday said she had died at age 75 after battling cancer.
Voters first elected Brown to the Legislature in 2010. She represented part of suburban St. Louis, including Mehlville.
Brown was known for sponsoring legislation to require businesses to hang posters advertising the national human trafficking hotline. Another lawmaker took up the measure following her illness, and Gov. Eric Greitens signed the bill into law this month.
Republican Senate Majority Leader Mike Kehoe in a Monday statement touted Brown’s work on the bill and said she worked “tirelessly” to help women, children, and other vulnerable groups.
Brown previously worked as vice president of information systems for MasterCard International and as a software tech manager.
It may have been a Good Samaritan or the actual thief -- police don't know -- but someone returned a 5-year-old Yorkie stolen during a Clifton home burglary, authorities said.
The Bowdoin Street owner heard a knock at the door and found "L.B." tired to a railing outside with no one around, Sgt. Robert Anderson said.
"It appears that the media coverage and assistance from the public on social media certainly contributed to the safe return of this family pet," Anderson said. "This is a credit to everyone who helped by spreading the word and sharing."
That said, police are still looking for whoever broke in during the middle of the day on June 20 and took nothing except "L.B."
If the burglar isn't the one who returned him, they'd like to speak to that person, too.
They -- or anyone with information about the case -- can contact Clifton detectives: (973) 470-5908 .
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JAMMU: J&K Public Service Commission (JKPSC) has notified that in future the examinations under Jammu and Kashmir Combined Competitive Examination Rules, 2018, shall be held at each stage as far as practicable after 15 days from the completion of UPSC Civil Services Examinations i.e. Preliminary, Mains and Personality Tests.
However, in view of the circumstances of Jammu and Kashmir Combined Competitive Examination 2016, the Mains shall be held in early July, 2018 and the detailed scheduled shall be notified in due course of time.
Justin Timberlake will honor the late Prince in his hometown at the Super Bowl LII halftime show, and will do so in a way that has already been met with some skepticism.
There will be a Prince hologram included in the halftime performance at some point, according to TMZ, which was able to obtain a video from a Thursday night rehearsal.
Prince, who was born and raised in the Minneapolis area, passed away in 2016. He delivered a legendary Super Bowl halftime performance 11 years ago, which is among the best of all time.
As for the hologram idea, a number of NFL fans have already taken to social media to weigh in about it, and the majority of them believe it’s being done in poor taste.
Still, Timberlake figures to deliver another great halftime performance, and it will be interesting to see if the hologram is indeed included, and exactly what it looks like.
Feel like getting away for the weekend? Why not head down the QEW and make your way to Toronto. Lifestyle expert Liv Judd tells us how to spend a full 48 hours in the six.
Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra holds a press conference to take stock the team’s thrilling season and what lies ahead for the offseason.
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Wildlife park: Bear cubs rescued after mother is euthanized
WILLIAMS, Ariz. (AP) — A wildlife rescue park south of the Grand Canyon is caring for two orphaned cubs after their mother was euthanized.
The 4-month-old black bears had been rescued from a treetop in Arizona's White Mountains over the weekend. A local tree trimmer carried one down in a backpack, and the other male climbed down on its own.
Their new home is at Bearizona in Williams.
The Arizona Game and Fish Department says it euthanized the cubs' mother because she already had been removed once from the town of Pinetop-Lakeside.
Spokesman Bill Andres says a local resident was issued a written warning for leaving out a buffet of strawberries, oatmeal, peanuts and water for the bears.
He says authorities learned the adult bear had cubs only after she was put down.
March 19 (Reuters) - UTOPIA REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT AND TOURISM:
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CLEMSON, S.C. (WNCN) – A Clemson lineman apologized after he was seen inappropriately grabbing an Ohio State running back during Saturday’s Fiesta Bowl.
Clemson’s Christian Wilkins grabbed Ohio State’s Curtis Samuel’s butt and other private area during the Tigers’ 31-0 route of the Buckeyes.
Wilkins apologized for the incident during an interview with ESPN’s David Hale.
Hale tweeted a quote from Wilkins:
“I was being silly, and I apologize for that. It’s stuff you do when you’re competing, and I know that’s not a good look. I apologize for that, and I shook hands with him after the game. There were no hard feelings.”
Christian Wilkins says he's sorry for the… um… extracurriculars w/Curtis Samuel…. pic.twitter.com/JAnNdrCWpX — David Hale (@DavidHaleESPN) January 1, 2017
Some of Manatee County’s local high schools participated in the Bradenton Area River Regatta for the first time ever. They marched along the Green Bridge and stopped in the middle, taking turns performing their own sets before coming together for a joint cadence.
× Overnight shooting in northeast Memphis leaves one man dead
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Authorities are investigating an overnight shooting in northeast Memphis that left one man dead.
Dispatch received the call shortly before 10 p.m. from the 2500 block of Parkview.
The victim, who has not been identified, was pronounced dead on the scene.
Officers said they have identified the suspect, but he has not been taken into custody.
If you can help, call Crime Stoppers at (901) 528-CASH.
May 2 Boeing Co:
* Boeing says 15 new orders for week through April 30, 2017
* Boeing - new orders for week through April 30, 2017 included Business Jet / VIP customers for 1 737, SMBC aviation capital for 1 737
* Boeing - new orders for week through April 30, 2017 also included orders from unidentified customer for 11 737s and two 787s
* Boeing says in changes category reduced 737 orders by 3 for week through April 30, 2017 Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom)
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Ex-Anbang boss appeals 18-year prison sentence
Wu Xiaohui, former chairman and general manager of Anbang Insurance Group, has lodged an appeal against his 18-years-in-prision sentence for fundraising fraud and embezzling corporate funds, said his lawyer.
Wu has lodged an appeal against his first-instance sentence and has pleaded not guilty. Shanghai High People's Court has formed a collegiate bench for the second-instance trail, Chen Youxi, Wu's lawyer in the case, told the Global Times on Wednesday after a posting on Sina Weibo he made on the matter earlier in the day.
Wu was sentenced on May 10 by the Shanghai Municipal No.1 Intermediate People's Court to 18 years in prison, deprived of his political rights for four years, and had 10.5 billion yuan ($1.63 billion) of his assets confiscated for fundraising fraud and embezzling corporate funds.
According to the court, Wu embezzled 10 billion yuan from Anbang's insurance fund.
Earlier Steerpike reported that Grant Shapps was added to the Tory MPs’ WhatsApp group this morning. Here are a selection of messages to Grant from MPs in the group via WikiGuido’s column in the i tomorrow:
“I’ve added you to this group of colleagues. The summary is WTF and STFU.”
“There are fewer signatures on your list than files sent to the CPS after the election campaign you ran as chairman.”
“Do yourself a favour and wind your neck in.”
“My constituents are demanding we get our sh*t together.”
“Keeping our sh*t together seems the most sensible approach.
“Totally agree on the sh*t front.”
The resolution also evokes the specter of refugee resettlement, warning that "there is no guarantee that it will not engage in controversial and divisive activities beyond the scope of its educational mission like did when it established the ." "Once these things have been created, who knows what kind of weird stuff they're going to do?" former City Councilman Larry Lyon said in an interview.
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* Disposal is not expected to have a material impact on company's consolidated earnings per share for financial year ending 31 Dec 2017
* Deal to dispose of its 30% equity interest in BS Global LLC to Bimex LLC
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 Cleveland relief ace Andrew Miller gave up a tiebreaking home run for the second straight night — a solo shot to pinch-hitter Kike Hernandez in the eighth inning — and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Indians 6-4 on Wednesday night.
Hernandez, batting for Chase Utley, hit a 1-2 pitch that barely cleared the wall in right field. Hernandez pumped his fist as he rounded first base after his homer gave Los Angeles a 3-2 lead.
Miller (3-2) wore a shocked expression as he walked to the left of the mound after the home run. The left-hander, who has been virtually unhittable, allowed a leadoff homer to Cody Bellinger in the eighth — the first he gave up this season — that broke a tie in the Dodgers’ 7-5 win Tuesday.
Miller was charged with four runs in 2/3 of an inning after throwing 25 pitches Tuesday and the Indians (31-31) dropped to .500 for the first time since April 19.
Report: Sammy Watkins will have another foot surgery
Sammy Watkins will undergo another foot surgery, according to a report.
The Buffalo News’ Tim Graham reported Monday that Watkins will undergo foot surgery this week.
I'm told Bills WR Sammy Watkins will have another foot surgery this week. — Tim Graham (@ByTimGraham) January 2, 2017
When asked about his foot earlier on Monday, Watkins said he was leaning against having surgery, which makes this story a little murky.
Watkins, who was selected No. 4 overall by the Bills in 2014, played in 13 games last season and just eight this season as he was bothered by foot problems. He had 28 catches for 430 yards and two touchdowns.
Watkins has been a talented playmaker when healthy, but his availability has been in question the past two seasons. At least he’ll have plenty of time to heal if he does undergo surgery this offseason.
Federal Money To Replace Culvers, Restore Fish Habitat
BANGOR, Maine (AP) — A $6 million federal grant is going to be used to reduce the impact of road flooding and to restore fish habitat in Maine.
The Maine Aquatic Connectivity Restoration Project calls for reconnecting waterways and improving roads and bridges. The money is being awarded to The Nature Conservancy in a partnership that involves large forestland owners, tribe, federal agencies and conservation groups.
The five-year project aims to replace several hundred culverts, restoring some 250 miles of brooks, streams and rivers in more than a dozen watersheds in northern and eastern Maine.
Sen. Angus King said the project shows that economic development and environmental stewardship “can go hand-in-hand.”
Herrmann (oblique) was placed on the 10-day disabled list prior to Wednesday's game against the Rangers, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.
Herrmann was sent to the shelf after an MRI revealed the 30-year-old is dealing with a strained oblique. The move is retroactive to Monday, so he'll be eligible to return as early as June 7. That said, oblique injuries are often tricky, so the Mariners figure to proceed cautiously with the backstop. He appeared in just one game with Seattle prior to suffering the injury, going 1-for-4. David Freitas was recalled from Triple-A Tacoma in a corresponding roster move and will serve as the Mariners' backup catcher in Herrmann's absence.
Virgil van Dijk is open to leaving Southampton in January, despite being handed a way back into the fold by the Premier League outfit.
Van Dijk was on Liverpool’s list of transfer targets during the summer, but Jurgen Klopp’s side were forced to apologise and end their interest in the Dutch international after being accused of an illegal approach.
Southampton rejected the 26-year-old’s transfer request and forced him to train with the club’s development squad, before he returned to the first-team picture last month.
But despite five years remaining on his contract, van Dijk is still keen to leave St Mary’s – potentially in the January transfer window.
“I’m glad I’m fit again and I can give up 100 percent,” he said.
“I’m not sorry for anything. Of course, I wanted to make a step up, but Southampton did not want me to sell me, but you’re a professional, so now I’ll give everything to the club.
“Halfway through the season, maybe we can see what’s possible.”
After a fairly pleasant weekend some thunderstorms fired up to close it down as a frontal boundary has been progressing through. This will give us a chance early on today before sunshine takes over. This front begins to stall and this will give us more storm chances tonight into our day tomorrow. Our best chance arrives Tuesday night though with some much needed rainfall expected. Rainfall may exceed an inch across portions of Siouxland.
This unsettled and active pattern looks to continue into the latter half of our workweek as well. Some lingering storms are possible Wednesday with a brief break from the rain arriving Thursday. A nighttime storm or two is possible with storm chances moving back in Friday. Temperatures look to stay near average through the week with highs remaining into the low to mid 80s today right through the weekend. Drying conditions look to take place heading into the weekend as high pressure takes over with partly cloudy conditions expected.
Meteorologist T.J. Springer
A police officer in Anne Arundel County is being hailed a hero, after saving a seagull.
Corporal Selander found the injured bird after it fell to the ground. He picked it up and took the bird to Frisky's Wildlife Sanctuary in Woodstock. Because of Selander's quick thinking the bird is being treated for its injuries. The seagull is expected to be okay.
Anne Arundel County Police posted pictures of Selander with the bird on twitter with #SaveTheSeagull
HELSINKI — Police in Denmark have intensified their hunt for a missing Swedish journalist who allegedly disembarked from an amateur-built submarine a day before the vessel sunk.
Copenhagen police continued their search Monday on land and at sea for 30-year-old freelance journalist Kim Wall. The search also will cover parts of Swedish territorial waters.
Wall was on a reporting assignment aboard the UC3 Nautilus submarine owned by 46-year-old Danish inventor Peter Madsen. He made a last-minute escape from the sinking vessel Friday and has denied any responsibility for Wall's fate. Madsen was arrested on preliminary manslaughter charges.
Copenhagen police suspect that Madsen deliberately sunk the submarine though he initially blamed technical problems.
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WASHINGTON - Melania Trump is trying to tamp down speculation about why she's not been seen in public in nearly three weeks.
The first lady tweeted Wednesday about the media "working overtime speculating where I am & what I'm doing. Rest assured, I'm here at the ΓåòWhiteHouse w my family, feeling great, & working hard on behalf of children & the American people!"
Mrs. Trump was last seen in public in the wee hours of May 10 when she joined President Donald Trump to welcome home three Americans released from detention in North Korea.
The White House announced four days later that she had been admitted to a hospital to treat a benign kidney condition.
The first lady had recently launched her initiative to teach kindness to children.
Following last week’s announcement that SZA would be pulled off of the TDE Championship Tour lineup due to swollen vocal chords, the singer posted a set of now-deleted tweets last night claiming that her “voice is permanently injured.” She also wrote: “I jus wanna be left alone my priorities are fucked up. They been fucked up. I need space goodbye.” The tweets were posted after the singer returned to perform at the Championship Tour’s Madison Square Garden show last night, which may have prompted her comment of “Tonight was the test. That settles that.”
In her Instagram post from last week about her vocal issues, SZA wrote: “I’ve been touring for 11 months. This didn’t happen overnight . Ive been troubleshooting for a while now and Usually steroids and pushing through help. They don’t this time . I’m not sick my voice just won’t fucking work.” Read her tweets (archived by Vulture) below, and watch clips of her MSG performance here and here (courtesy of Pitchfork).
× Uber driver returns woman’s purse after officer sends him text and selfie
SEATTLE – An Uber driver who was demanding money before returning a woman’s purse quickly changed his mind Sunday after a Seattle officer sent him a text and a selfie, police said.
The woman contacted officer Eric Michl on Capitol Hill around 2 a.m., saying she’d left her purse, wallet and ID in the Uber.
She was distraught because she was scheduled to fly home later that day, and worried she wouldn’t be able to without her identification, according to KCPQ. She said she had called the driver and offered to pay his fare if he brought her things back, but he refused and demanded more money.
Michl called the driver and left a voicemail. Then, he sent a text, telling the driver he could be arrested and his car could be impounded if he didn’t return the woman’s purse.
To prove he was a police officer, Michl also sent a selfie.
The driver quickly brought the woman’s purse back, saying he’d been busy taking other fares.
Police are asking for help to find a Willimantic woman who has been missing since Sunday night.
A Silver Alert has been issued for 45-year-old Maria Bustamante-Fernandez. Police said she was last seen around 7:30 p.m. Sunday and might be driving a 2004 Honda Accord with Connecticut license plates 688-TKW.
Police said they have no leads on where she is and they are asking anyone with information to call your local police department or the state police as soon as possible.
Seymour Middle School eighth grader Wyatt Kaczrowski wrestled at Buffalo Nationals at South Dakota State University on January 29. He took third place. He earned the championship belt he is holding by placing fourth or better at three Midwest National Wrestling events. Parents Todd and Tami Kaczrowski are very proud. – Submitted photo
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"The theatrical experience will always be at the heart of our experience — and that heartbeat is strong," Rivkin said at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace. "In the U.S. and Canada, 263 million people went to the movies at least once last year .... That's more than three quarters of the North American population."
The Downtown Partnership of Baltimore has released its annual development report — but for the first time, it’s interactive.
The organization hopes the user-friendly report will make it easier to see where development and investment is happening within the one-mile radius of Pratt and Light streets. The Downtown Baltimore Development Report includes projects under construction or completed between April 2015 and December 2016. Datastory worked on the project and helped add features, such as expanded renderings, scalable maps and filtering via project type.
“We wanted a way to make this data-heavy report as accessible and readily digestible as possible,” Kirby Fowler, president of Downtown Partnership of Baltimore, said in a statement. “Working with Datastory and our partners in the development sector, we have produced a valuable resource for anyone who wants to understand Downtown Baltimore’s commercial real estate market.”
Kevin Durant was criticized by many for joining an already-stacked Golden State Warriors team last July but it is hard to question the move after watching how seamlessly he fit in with the NBA's newest super team. Durant was named the Most Valuable Player of the NBA Finals on Monday after claiming an elusive NBA championship over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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Compromise Ohio bill allows wireless antennas on buildings
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A compromise has been reached on an Ohio bill allowing telecommunications companies to place wireless antennas on municipal buildings within city limits.
The legislation followed lawsuits filed around the state last year by municipalities who said a previous law prohibited cities from effectively managing where wireless facilities are placed in local communities.
Mayors and city managers argued the law violated the so-called Home Rule rights guaranteed to municipalities in the Ohio Constitution.
The Columbus Dispatch reports a new bill headed to the desk of Republican Gov. John Kasich will allow communities to regulate the appearance and placement of devices that companies fasten to traffic lights, utility poles, street signs and other public structures.
The bill also would regulate construction of new signal towers.
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Information from: The Columbus Dispatch, http://www.dispatch.com
The New York Times in an article this week explores "the sharp cultural divisions between the valley and more coastal regions" and how that split is affecting Democrats' efforts to defeat Republican congressmen in several targeted House seats.
Echoing a common complaint of Central Valley residents, the article quotes a Hanford-area resident who laments that "politicians in the rest of the state do not fully understand what rural life is like."
"I don't think they get us and I don’t think they consider us very much. They're always worried about everyone else," she said.
That's one of the issues that The Sacramento Bee editorial board asked about in its endorsement interviews with the major gubernatorial candidates. Here's what they had to say about California's coastal-inland divide and how they would address it.
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NEW DELHI, March 19 (Reuters) - India’s federal police said on Monday it had filed charges against a former chairman of state-run Canara Bank over allegations of “cheating” the bank out of about 683.8 million rupees in an alleged loan fraud case.
The Central Bureau of Investigation said the charges had been filed against five former Canara Bank officials including ex-chairman R.K. Dubey and one current official, as well as two directors of a Delhi-based private jewellery company.
“It was...revealed during investigation that there was an alleged nexus between the bank officials with the private persons which led to the perpetration of the fraud,” the CBI said in a statement.
Canara Bank did not immediately respond to request for comment. (Reporting by Aditya Kalra; Editing by Toby Chopra)
Statesboro Police made multiple arrests following an armed robbery at the El Sombrero Mexican Restaurant on Northside Drive East, Tuesday night.
It happened around 11:30 p.m. Officers began searching for suspects based on descriptions provided by the victim and witnesses. The Bulloch County Sheriff's Office K9 Tracking Team assisted in the search.
Officers with Georgia Southern University Public Safety Department stopped a vehicle matching the provided description and found items that were taken from the victim. Statesboro Police responded and continued the investigation. The suspects were arrested without incident and transported to the Bulloch County Jail to await further court action. Nineteen-year-old Curt Miller of Statesboro, 18-year-old Timothy Dunigan of Statesboro, and and 26-year-old Jeffrey Pinkston of Milledgeville are all facing armed robbery charges.
The Statesboro Police Department thanks assisting agencies for their help with the investigation.
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Scott (illness) will not play Saturday against Orlando, Josh Robbins of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
Scott fell ill earlier in the day, and he'll be held out Saturday after playing 19 minutes off the bench in the Wizards' last game Thursday versus Toronto. In Scott's absence, expect Jason Smith and Chris McCullough to pick up a few extra minutes, as well as perhaps Kelly Oubre if the Wizards go with a smaller lineup.
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CALGARY — Husky Energy (TSX:HSE) is buying a refinery in Wisconsin for US$435 million in cash.
The refinery at Superior, Wisc., will increase the Calgary-based energy company’s processing capacity by 50,000 barrels per day.
The purchase, which is subject to regulatory approval, will bring Husky’s total downstream capacity to 395,000 barrels per day and add to its asphalt production.
Husky plans to retain the approximately 180 workers at the refinery.
The seller is Calumet Specialty Products Partners LP of Indianapolis, which operates 13 manufacturing facilities in several states.
The Superior refinery has been processing light and heavy crude from the Bakken shale formation in North Dakota and Western Canada.
The Dolphins might have averted a problem by trading left tackle Branden Albert to the Jaguars this offseason.
Not only did that move allow Miami to save money and slide Laremy Tunsil into his natural position, but it appears to have spared the team from dealing with a contract dispute. Albert did not report to voluntary workouts in Jacksonville today because he is holding out for a new contract, according to NFL Network.
He has two years and $18.5 million left on the deal he originally signed with Miami.
Albert, 32, was beloved in the Dolphins’ locker room the last few years but has dealt with various injuries recently. He played 35 of a possible 48 games with Miami and hasn’t started 15 in a season since 2011.
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BOSTON (AP) — Danica Patrick says she “had a moment” when she lost her temper at a booing fan after qualifying for last week’s NASCAR race.
She says she knows the smarter thing to do would have been to “just keep walking.”
“But every now and again they just catch you in a moment, and I had a moment,” Patrick says.
In a video that went viral, Patrick stormed over to the fan and said: “I’m a person, too. I have feelings. When you boo me, it hurts my feelings.”
The 35-year-old driver said during a promotional tour of Boston on Wednesday that she decided not to sign autographs for a fan at the Poconos track who had gone through a security cordon.
She says she “didn’t feel it was right to honor that person for disrespecting the security guard.”
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March 30 Pure Multi-family REIT LP :
* Pure Multi-Family REIT LP announces increase to previously announced equity offering to CND $80 million (US$60 million)
* To upsize its previously announced equity offering to 9 million class a units of Pure Multi-Family at a price of CDN$8.90/unit
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3 Terror Groups were Operating Right under Senegal’s Nose
As Senegal awaits rulings in the cases of 29 people recently tried on terrorism-related charges, evidence that came out during the trials is making many people in the country uneasy. Abdou Khader Cisse, a journalist with a popular Senegalese news outlet has been covering this issue for the past several years, told VOA that, “This trial opened the eyes of many Senegalese who have been living in denial, and who kept saying that this country never hosted terrorists.” The defendants are Senegalese jihadists accused of working with and fighting for terrorist groups in other African countries. Security analysts say the country’s involvement in peacekeeping missions in countries such as Mali, a hotbed for radical groups, has made Senegal susceptible to sympathisers within their own borders.
SOURCES: VOA
Saving the lives of innocent animals, that's what one Oklahoma woman sets out to do each month, as she puts dozens of dogs on a plane in search of a better future.
Last week was a time of mixed feelings for local journalists. They were saddened by the news of a military plane crash with 122 people on board, and both insulted and bemused by comments made by members of the country's ruling National League for Democracy party.
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Stop me if you've heard this before - there's a rumor floating around that involves the Boston Celtics . With a hoard of assets and enviable cap flexibility, essentially any top free agent or trade target will inevitably be linked to the Celtics at some point.
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Country icon Willie Nelson had to cut short a concert in Salt Lake City on Aug. 13 after suffering respiratory issues.
Fortunately, the 84-year-old singer later explained, “The altitude just got to me.”
The 20,000-capacity USANA Amphitheater is located in West Valley City, Utah, a suburb of Salt Lake City, with an altitude of 4,300′.
A statement provided by Nelson’s rep read:
“This is Willie. I am very sorry to have to cut the Salt Lake City performance short tonight. The altitude just got to me. I am feeling a lot better now and headed for lower ground.”
Before organized team activities began two weeks ago, Charcandrick West hit the recording booth with “Singing for Superheroes" to create a music video for the song“Body of Steel” with 10-year-old Jillian Reed, who, like West, has been diagnosed with arthritis.
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A man in his 50s has been charged with several cases of sexual intercourse with his stepdaughter who is a girl under 14 years old.
Last Monday a man in his 50s was arrested and charged with rape of a child under 14 years. After that newspapers are informed that the sexual abuse should have happened to the man’s stepdaughter and in the case of multiple offenses.
– My client does not acknowledge guilt and does not recognize himself in the description in the indictment, said the man’s lawyer, Ola Lunde, to the newspaper.
Last Wednesday the man was remanded in custody for four weeks by letter and restrained in the Oslo District Court.
The man is Ethiopian citizen and prosecutors believe evasion danger is great because he does not have much work, residence-related or social ties to Norway.
Source: NTB scanpix / Norway Today
West Metro Firefighters Help Thirsty Dog Near California Wildfires Crews from West Metro Fire Rescue helped out a dog near the wildfires burning in San Diego.
Latest Forecast: A Bit Cooler Today But Still Far Above NormalDry weather will continue for the foreseeable future in the Denver area. And that's concerning. We're now more than foot below normal with snowfall this season.
Gant was optioned to Triple-A Memphis following Sunday's Grapefruit League start against the Nationals, Joe Trezza of MLB.com reports.
The move was fully expected, as manager Mike Matheny had recently gone on record as stating Gant would start the season with the Redbirds. The decision isn't a reflection on Gant's spring in any way, as he finished with a 1.35 ERA over five appearances. Rather, Matheny sees him as a majors-ready starter, and Memphis' rotation will be able to afford him the innings that will keep him stretched out for an eventual major-league call-up if necessary.
The call from the National Federation of Women's Institutes (NFWI) comes after its latest report, which concluded that dementia patients are "suffering unnecessarily" while being cared for in hospitals across England and Wales.
A survey of 250 dementia carers found that just 38 per cent said they were able to visit their loved one outside of normal visiting hours.
Only a quarter (26 per cent) said they were given unrestricted access.
In its report, the NFWI said that a number of hospitals have extended their visiting hours and introduced measures to improve support for carers.
Canada’s main stock index ticked higher at late morning, helped by broad-based gains on the Toronto market led by the health care and technology sectors. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 39.93 points to 16,303.09, after 90 minutes of trading.
The S&P/TSX composite index was up 39.93 points to 16,303.09, after 90 minutes of trading. ( Frank Gunn / THE CANADIAN PRESS file photo )
In New York, Wall Street markets were closed for the U.S. July 4 holiday. The Canadian dollar was trading at 76.01 cents U.S., down from an average value of 76.02 cents U.S. Tuesday. In international trading, the August crude contract was down 14 cents to $74.00 (U.S.) per barrel and the August natural gas contract was down five cents to $2.82 per mmBTU.
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The August gold contract was up $3.50 to $1,257.00 an ounce and the September copper contract was down seven cents to $2.84 a pound.
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Footy fans were treated to another great round, full of upsets and comeback wins. But who made our team of the week?
"The Blues Brothers" - June 13
"Caddyshack" - June 20
"Julie and Julia"- June 27
"El Norte" - July 11
"La La Land" - July 18
"Network" - July 25
"Bend it Like Beckham" - August 1
Full Moon Double Feature: "Ghost" and "The Shining"- August 8
"Hidden Figures" - August 15
"Five Heartbeats" - August 22
"Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs 80th Anniversary" Family Daytime Screening - 10 a.m., August 24
"The Princess Bride" - August 29
"Wayne's World" - September 5
The summer tradition of movies at Millennium Park returns on June 13.The season will open with "The Blues Brothers" and some of the other films include "Wayne's World," "Hidden Figures," and a double feature night showing both "Ghost" and "The Shining."The movies will be displayed on a 40-foot LED screen at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion.Admission is free and they run through August, weather permitting.Check out the full schedule below:For more information, click here
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It’s no secret that wrestler-turned-Hollywood icon The Rock is a poster child for working out. But there’s no black magic behind Dwayne Johnson’s fitness and awesome physique. Anyone can pull it off – with the right know-how, self-discipline and basic fitness, that is. Just ask entrepreneur Mark Webster.
In this age of heightened awareness about how to look after ourselves and our bodies, people go to incredible lengths to maintain their fitness levels and get in shape. Indeed, whether it’s an intense workout regime or the latest fad diet, there are many roads to the same hoped-for destination.
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No matter what anyone tells you, though, there are really no shortcuts to fitness. Losing weight may be simple on paper: consume fewer calories than you expend. But toning up and building muscle is an entirely different ball game, and requires intense dedication. And that’s exactly what Mark Webster needed to emulate Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.
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The Philadelphia 76ers announced Wednesday that they picked up the $1.5 million team option in forward Robert Covington 's contract for the 2017-18 season. The move is a no-brainer for the Sixers, who have watched Covington develop into one of the league's more underrated three-and-D players over the past few seasons.
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A leaked Microsoft memo confirms thatConsumer Reports was right to retract its recommendation rating from the Surface lineup due to reliability concerns. Microsoft previously denied that users were experiencing an abnormal number of issues with its devices, but an internal document reveals that the Surface Book and Surface Pro 3 both have unusually high return []
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - Amgen Inc:
* KYPROLIS® (CARFILZOMIB) EXTENDED OVERALL SURVIVAL IN PATIENTS WITH RELAPSED OR REFRACTORY MULTIPLE MYELOMA IN PHASE 3 ASPIRE TRIAL
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Boeing Third Quarter Deliveries Rise 7.4 Percent
October 5, 2017
Boeing delivered 7.4 percent more commercial aircraft in the third quarter than the same period last year as it ramped up deliveries of the 737 MAX.
Third quarter deliveries of 202 beat 3Q16’s total of 188 and the second quarter of 2017’s total of 183 aircraft.
Boeing best seller, the 737, saw 145 aircraft handed over to airlines and lessors in Q3, up from 120 last year, and bringing 2017’s total to 381.
Deliveries of larger aircraft were a bit softer during the quarter, with the 777 continuing to fall as Boeing prepares for the switch to 777X production. The 787 Dreamliner saw a small drop in planes handed over, but deliveries of the slow selling 747 looked a little better with four during the quarter against the same number for the first and second quarter combined.
Total deliveries for the three months to end September were 554 as Boeing heads towards its forecast for 2017 of between 760 and 765 commercial aircraft deliveries.
New Jersey's Department of Environmental Protection says an application for a $1.1 billion pipeline to bring natural gas from northeastern Pennsylvania to the state is missing information and is rejected, for now.
The DEP said Thursday in a letter to PennEast Pipeline Co. LLC the company had not resubmitted documents for a freshwater wetlands permit and the application was denied. In June the DEP told PennEast it was closing the application because of missing information.
The letter says PennEast may reapply. PennEast spokeswoman Pat Kornick says the company plans to but did not say when.
Phil Murphy sets the stage for a fracking ban in the region
Federal regulators recently approved the project over protests from environmental groups, who say it could scar the landscape.
The pipeline is designed to deliver natural gas for nearly 5 million homes in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York.
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Group tied to Pamunkey Tribe buys land for possible casino
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A group working with the Pamunkey Indian Tribe has bought land in New Kent County that could be used for a resort and casino.
The Daily Press reports that an Illinois-based company has purchased more than 600 acres in the county for about $3 million.
The tribe has said recently it's looking at several potential sites in Virginia to build a $700 million resort and casino.
The Department of Interior granted federal recognition to the Pamunkey in 2015, allowing the possibility of casinos through a separate approval process. Virginia currently has no casinos.
The tribe was considered the most powerful in the Powhatan Paramount Chiefdom, which greeted the English settlers at Jamestown, and claims Pocahontas among its lineage.
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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) have ordered that more medical tests be carried out on CHAN Eagles defender Daniel Itodo, officials said.
“CAF have asked that we conduct more tests on Itodo,”disclosed team spokesman Toyin Ibitoye.
“He will not be available for the Final tomorrow.”
‘Long throw’ Itodo has been unwell since after the team’s second group game against Libya and his place at leftback has since been taken up by Ikouwem Udoh of Enyimba.
Itodo was an important member of the Plateau United team who clinched a first-ever NPFL championship last season.
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Toys on tables across the center.
Hundreds of toys packed in the Salvation Army Dimond Center.
More than 350 kids in Lee County will get Christmas presents thanks to a local program.
Christmas for Kids is sorting toys for families to pick up this weekend.
Volunteers are setting up tables for kids to receive three big toys along with some stocking stuffers.
This program is supported by donations from local businesses and churches.
Volunteers say 3,000 toys will be passed out to low income families.
"It's very nice," Volunteer Kim Albers said. "We have a lot of parents come up to us and say that this means a lot to them, otherwise their kids would not have Christmas. It gets emotional at times."
Families can pick up toys Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Salvation Army Dimond Center at 1415 Avenue M.
ROGERSVILLE, TN (WJHL) – A representative of President Donald Trump has signed a deed making the Trump family landowners in Hawkins County.
According to a deed sent to News Channel 11 from the office of Judy Kirkpatrick, the deed was signed in August and finalized this past Friday.
The landowners, Philip and Karen Henard, sold the property to The Trump Organization, Donald Trump, Melania Trump, Donald Trump, Jr. and Vanessa Trump.
The property was sold on lot #40 of Grandview Estates in Rogersville.
No word right now what that property will be used for.
Keep checking News Channel 11 for updates on this developing story.
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BARREN COUNTY, KY (WAVE) - The body of a Kentucky woman was found on top of a building in a town square in Barren County.
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Thirty-year-old Krystal Mitchell was found at about 10 a.m. Monday on the roof of the public square's Allstate building.
She was identified Monday night.
It's not clear how she died or how she got on top of the building.
No other information was immediately available.
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NEW YORK — A New York City bartender’s on-screen antics and big bets while competing on “Jeopardy!” are winning him cash to go along with a cult following.
By the end of Thursday’s show, Austin Rogers had won eight days in a row and more than $300,000. “Jeopardy!” says that total put him at fifth on the show’s list of all-time regular season money winners. Rogers has done it while sporting wild hair and a bushy beard and making animated gestures after correct answers.
He’s also making big wagers. Rogers won a whopping $34,000 bet on the show’s “Final Jeopardy” segment Tuesday.
Fans are singing his praises on Twitter by using the hashtag #AustinOnJeopardy.
Rogers tells “Good Morning America” that the secret to his success is uncovering patterns in clues by watching hundreds of “Jeopardy!” episodes.
It takes confidence to become a Jeopardy! champion. Looks like Austin has all the chutzpah he needs. How long do you think his run will go? pic.twitter.com/a8Po0RPX9K — Jeopardy! (@Jeopardy) October 3, 2017
A reader in Russia sent this link about unusual cold in St Petersburg."In the Moscow Region, where I live, the temperature this morning has been below freezing, with some snow and strong NW wind."The Smolny Committee on Nature Management, which asked residents and city visitors for help, said the unexpected snow that came to replace the spring heat caught the birds unawares.Thanks to Alexey Parkhomenko in Russia for this link
In this Thursday, April 6, 2017, file photo, President Donald Trump shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping as he arrives before dinner at Mar-a-Lago resort, in Palm Beach, Fla. In recent weeks, Trump has moved away from his tough campaign rhetoric on trade.
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PARIS — Two teenage boys have been rescued after three days underground in the skeleton-lined labyrinth of the Catacombs of Paris.
Paris police said they alerted firefighters early Wednesday that the boys, aged 16 and 17, were missing.
Police said teams of rescuers, including climbers and sniffer dogs, set out to search for the youths and found them beneath southern Paris a few hours later suffering from slight hypothermia.
It was unclear how the boys got lost.
Sometimes people sneak into the catacombs after the official museum is closed and venture into areas normally off-limits, even organizing special parties or adventure games.
About 66 feet below Paris, the catacombs, used as public graveyards to hold the remains of 6 million people transferred there starting in the 1700s, were closed.
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always win or go home.. but in rockville's final season as a school.. that's a little more serious.. the rox came to play against attica.. baylee breedlove drives into the lane and scores over the defender.. later.. breedlove inside.. kicks it out.. felicity carrington puts three on the board with a long ball .. rox up by four.. still in the 2nd quarter.. back down low to breedlove .. she makes a strong move right through the defender for another bucket.. rox up 6 at the half.. 2nd half now.. carrington passing between the rambler legs.. breedlove swipes it away and puts it in with 4 and a half minutes to go in the 3rd quarter.. that's the last field goal rockville would score in the game.. but somehow the rox hold on to win it 35-28.. it's been 37 years.. 19-81 since a girls basketball banner went up in the rock-a-dome it's time for a quick break.. when we come back .. one of
DETROIT (WXYZ) - Detroit police are investigating after a pregnant woman allegedly stabbed her mother-in-law to death late Sunday night on the city's west side.
Police were called to the home near 7 Mile and Appoline on Sunday night around 11:30.
The victim is a 56-year-old woman. She was taken to the hospital but actually died from a heart attack while medics worked on her.
The suspect is her pregnant daughter-in-law who police say is Bipolar. She was also taken to the hospital for a psych evaluation.
The Irish heatwave hit day eleven on Wednesday according to Met Eireann.
The Irish forecaster has shared the locations where it recorded days above 25 degrees Celcius in the past ten days with day ten being Tuesday, July 3.
While the temperatures continue to reach their highest inland, it is no surprise that the hottest recorded temperature on Tuesday was in Carlow at 29.8 degrees Celcius.
Day nine of the heatwave saw the hottest recorded temperature with a sizzling 32 degrees at Shannon Airport.
Have a look at the full list of hottest locations recorded by Met Eireann.
Ottawa Senators center Jean-Gabriel Pageau, right, drops Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy to the ice on a hard check during the first period in Game 3 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series in Boston, Monday, April 17, 2017. less Ottawa Senators center Jean-Gabriel Pageau, right, drops Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy to the ice on a hard check during the first period in Game 3 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series in ... more Boston Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask looks up at Ottawa Senators center Ryan Dzingel as the puck flies through the crease during the first period in Game 3 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series in Boston, Monday, April 17, 2017.
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Shaun Wane revealed his delight at Wigan’s defensive display as the Warriors picked up back-to-back victories over Easter.
The World Club champions defeated Wakefield 16-10 in a victory that moved them within three points of league leaders Castleford.
Although Wane admitted that he was frustrated with elements of his side’s display, he was thrilled with their defence.
“It was a tough one last year in different circumstances and I’m glad to get back here and put things right a little bit, although we were way off to be honest.
“We had 50 percent completion in the first half and there is no way you can win a game like that but we fixed it up in the second half.
“This is a hard place to come and they put us under pressure but we showed plenty of toughness to defend our line.”
Dec 12 (Reuters) - Balfour Beatty Plc:
* ‍GROUP PERFORMANCE IN 2017 REMAINS IN LINE WITH BOARD EXPECTATIONS​
* ‍SECOND PHASE OF BUILD TO LAST TRANSFORMATION PROGRAMME IS CONTINUING TO DELIVER FUNDAMENTAL CHANGE TO GROUP​
* ‍CONFIDENT OF ACHIEVING INDUSTRY-STANDARD MARGINS IN SECOND HALF OF 2018​
* ‍YEAR END NET CASH IS EXPECTED TO BE IN LINE WITH PRIOR YEAR, WITH AVERAGE NET CASH FOR YEAR AROUND £40 MILLION​
* ‍2017 YEAR END ORDER BOOK IS EXPECTED TO BE BROADLY IN LINE WITH HALF YEAR, POST DISPOSALS​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom: +91 80 6749 1136)
Russell Bishop is accused of the murder of two girls in 1988
The girls were found dead in Wild Park, near the Moulscoomb estate in Brighton, on October 9, 1986. Yesterday, the 51-year-old made a brief appearance at the Old Bailey via video link.
Wearing a black-and-white striped T-shirt, bespectacled Bishop sat with his arms crossed as he listened to proceedings.
He spoke to confirm his name and when asked to enter pleas to the two murder charges.
As the lady clerk read out the indictment, he replied: “Not guilty, ma’am.”
Skiers at the Gudauri resort in Georgia were thrown from a malfunctioning chairlift on March 16.According to witness reports, the chairlift stopped and began reversing at speed. Video here shows those riding the lift at the time were forced to jump from a height to avoid serious injury.Other video recorded at the scene shows crushed chairs piled at the bottom of the lift.Eleven people were injured as a result of the incident. According to local reports, international experts went to the resort to investigate the incident. Credit: Yuri Leontyev via Storyful
Aug 12 (Gracenote) - Results from the Montreal Masters Men's Singles Quarterfinal matches on Friday 4-Alexander Zverev (Germany) beat Kevin Anderson (South Africa) 7-5 6-4 Denis Shapovalov (Canada) beat Adrian Mannarino (France) 2-6 6-3 6-4 2-Roger Federer (Switzerland) beat 12-Roberto Bautista (Spain) 6-4 6-4 Robin Haase (Netherlands) beat Diego Schwartzman (Argentina) 4-6 6-3 6-3
Celtic are understood to be in the running to sign Willem II midfielder Elmo Lieftink.
The versatile Dutchman, who is 24, prefers playing in defensive midfield but can also cover at centre back. He has made more than 30 appearances for the Tilburg-based outfit since joining from Vitesse Arnhem in June 2016.
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The late bloomer - his first senior appearance came when he was already 22 - began his career with DVV Davo before joining Vitesse, where he mostly played in their second-string side. (Various)
Aitchison to United?
Celtic could send up-and-coming striker Jack Aitchison to Dundee United on loan to get him first team experience.
The forward made his first team bow aged just 16, becoming the club’s youngest player in the process.
And now the 18-year-old hitman could make a season-long switch to Tannadice to get more games under his belt in Scotland’s second tier. (Various)
Hyde (knee) was limited Friday and is listed as questionable for this week's game in Cincinnati.
It's finally revealed that the star of Sunday's upset win over the Falcons has a knee issue, while coach Sean McDermott thinks his starting safety will be able to give it a go against the Bengals. The Bills could use him, as the defense has been carrying the team to a 3-1 start and ended up with some injury issues to other players as well heading into Week 5.
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The Lubbock Symphony Orchestra is celebrating its 71st season as a professional, non-profit orchestra.
This year's theme is Imagine: Our Music, Your Canvas.
This season, the orchestra will examine the history of the music and its relationship with art.
For example, for a piece like "Pictures at an Exhibition" by Mussorgsky, which is part of the second Masterworks concert in November, there is a connection between art and the music it inspired.
Galen Wixson, CEO and President of the Lubbock Symphony Orchestra, said the season offers a submersion experience of diverse music in the broader context of art.
Click here to purchase tickets and learn more about the Lubbock Symphony Orchestra and its 71st season.
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Loot from the Hatton Garden heist will be sold off at auction
Some £3,635,000 of the loot – stolen from deposit boxes after a hole was drilled into a vault wall – has been identified and will be returned to owners.
But the rest, including less distinctive items such as chains lacking identifying features, cannot be claimed by any of around 40 victims.
The Metropolitan Police said the goods – worth £689,233 – will be sold to the public, with the auctioneer and date to be decided.
The proceeds will go to the victims and the amount raised will also be deducted from the confiscation order levelled at the four leaders.
A man detonated a explosive device in the subway near Times Square on Monday morning. The man injured himself and three others in an attack that has been labeled as an attempted terror attack.
Republicans are racing against the clock as they work to pass their new tax code before the year ends.
Golden Globe nominations have been released as Guillermo del Toro’s “The Shape of Water” leads the pack with seven total nominations.
“People Are Awesome” release 2017 compilation video
Need some motivation as the year comes to a close? Check out some of the biggest stunts and sports-related accomplishments from the past year.
No fewer than twelve persons were reportedly killed while several others injured in a renewed attack on the residents of Asso Community in Jemaa Local Governments Area of Southern Kaduna by suspected herdsmen.
A source, who crave for anonymity said the gunmen invaded the community on Saturday and opened fire on residents of the area.
They shot sporadically as they entered the village, the source told our correspondent on telephone.
It was learnt that the incident occurred at 6.00pm shortly after a peace and reconciliations meeting between the natives and the Fulani.
Those injured, according to him, were rushed to the Kafanchan General Hospital, in Jemaa LG for medical treatment.
The Kaduna Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, confirmed the incident but noted that he was yet to receive details of the casualties as at the time of filing thus report.
Noah Nathan captured cell phone video of gun fire at a Congressional baseball practice that injured four people.
"Hey, is that guy OK out there?" the witness asks, at one point, in apparent reference to Rep. Steve Scalise who was badly injured in the shooting.
You can hear dozens of gunshots during the nearly six minute video.
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Warner is restructuring their DC films after the huge amount of money Justice League made just wasn’t huge enough, but how will the shakeup effect their future slate of films? Perhaps not as much as you might have guessed, based on Warner’s panel at Comic Con Experience 2017 in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on Sunday. We got to see how their current slate compares to the ones released in 2014 and July of this year, and how it also cross-references with movies rumored to be in the works.
Here are the films Warner listed at Sunday’s panel, in order mentioned:
It’s official, Ben Stiller, Vince Vaughn, Justin Long and Christine Taylor invite you to play dodgeball. You have 2 choices for the charity dodgeball event of a lifetime: Globo Gym or Average Joe’s.
The winners of the campaign will get to play dodgeball with Ben and his friends and eat pizza with him afterward. Proceeds from the drive will go towards The Stiller Foundation, which provides educational opportunities for children around the world.
You can enter at www.omaze.com/dodgeball
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Environmentalists are protesting Poland’s plan to allow hunters to shoot bison, while authorities say it is necessary for the well-being of the herd and will earn money for its upkeep.
Greenpeace had gathered well over 7,000 signatures by Monday afternoon on a letter asking Prime Minister Beata Szydlo to stop the plan. They say Europe’s largest mammals, which live in old-growth forests in northeastern Poland, are protected by law and a symbol of Poland’s nature.
Environment authorities have allowed the hunting of 10 bison in the Borecka forest, saying the herd there is too large and threatened with tuberculosis. They say limited hunting allows for a controlled elimination of weak animals, while earning funds to support the others.
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Police are investigating after a young woman was injured when a bullet shattered the window of a Gatineau building Friday night.
Officers were called to rue Tassé in the city's Mont-Bleu sector at around 8:15 p.m. Friday night.
Police say someone fired at the building, and the woman was struck by shards of glass.
A police operation was underway Saturday afternoon in the same area where the shooting took place.
PennDOT and the Pa. Insurance Department are teaming up for a program for motorcycle safety in Pennsylvania.
Warmer temperatures have more motorcyclists heading out to the blacktop for a comfortable cruise. PennDOT is inviting riders to take advantage of a new round of free safety clinics. PennDOT Secretary Leslie Richards.
“We meet this year’s driving season with renewed enthusiasm. We have new training clinics and they are offered through the Pennsylvania Motorcycle Safety Program. We know whether you’ve been riding for a lifetime or a short time, these exiting new training opportunities are designed with everyone’s safey in mind.”
Richards adds, different courses are being offered based on a riders’ skill level and years of experience. You can sign up at pamsp.com. Most insurers offer discounts or other incentives for motorcyclists who complete the courses.
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By the end of the day today, the Temple football program should be celebrating its Fourth of July with six new verbal commitments that would bring its 2019 class to 20. According to several sources...
NEW YORK (AP) — Facebook is getting deeper into the professional sports streaming game, signing a deal with Major League Baseball to air 25 afternoon games in an exclusive deal.
The games will be available Facebook users in the U.S. on Facebook Watch, the company’s video feature, via the MLB Live show page. Facebook said Friday that recorded broadcasts will also be available globally, excluding select international markets.
Facebook, Twitter and Amazon and other tech companies are in a race to acquire sports streaming rights, both because it can be lucrative, and because it can potentially boost user loyalty. Verizon signed a deal with the NBA to stream eight basketball games on Yahoo. And Amazon paid $50 million last year to stream NFL games to Prime members last season.
Financial terms were not disclosed.
The grand finale of the Three Ten Club’s 2016-17 club year was highlighted by the installation of officers for the ...
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O-Train service on Ottawa’s Trillium Line has been down Wednesday morning because of vandalism, OC Transpo says.
Amanda Seyfried looks glowing as she runs some errands around town on Tuesday afternoon (February 14) in Los Angeles.
The 31-year-old actress put her growing baby bump in a black and white plaid dress with flats as she did some shopping.
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Jim Parsons, Armie Hammer, Matt Bomer and Zachary Quinto are set to appear on the 72nd Annual Tony Awards, to be hosted by Sara Bareilles and Josh Groban from New York’s Radio City Music Hall on Sunday, June 10.
The partial roster of appearances released today reflects Broadway’s welcoming of TV and film stars – or maybe film and TV’s welcoming of stage actors. Parsons, of The Big Bang Theory, Bomer (White Collar) and Quinto (Star Trek franchise) are currently performing in Joe Mantello’s staging of The Boys in the Band. Hammer begins performances at the Hayes Theater in Straight White Men, with costars Josh Charles and Tom Skerritt, among others, June 29.
Also confirmed to appear at the Tonys are Uzo Aduba, Claire Danes, Tatiana Maslany, Leslie Odom, Jr. and Andrew Rannells.
The 72nd Annual Tony Awards will air live from Radio City Music Hall on CBS Sunday, June 10, 8:00-11:00 PM, ET/delayed PT).
Emergency personnel are attending the scene of a helicopter crash, North Yorkshire Police have said.
Rescue services were called to the scene near Aldborough, Boroughbridge at around 1.20pm on Wednesday to reports of a helicopter crashing into a field.
A spokesman for North Yorkshire Police said officers were attending and that they are “not yet able to confirm any information about casualties”.
Emergency services are currently at the scene of a helicopter crash near the village of Aldborough near Boroughbridge. Police received the report at 1.23pm today (30 May). It is too early to provide details of any casualties at this stage. We will update when we are able. — North Yorkshire Police (@NYorksPolice) May 30, 2018
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue service said in a statement on Twitter that a number of engines from Boroughbridge, Knaresborough, Harrogate and Ripon had been sent to the incident.
They said hoses are being used to “damp down the scene”.
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LAHORE: A Joint Investigation Team has been formed by Punjab government to investigate the Lahore blast that killed 13 persons including senior police officers; SSP Operations Zahid Gondal of Punjab Police and DIG Traffic Lahore Capt (retd) Ahmad Mobin.
According to reports, the team has representatives of different security institutions including ISI, IB, CTD, CIA and Lahore police officers.
The team will give its report once the investigation is completed.
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) - Kenyan media say a boat carrying a local politician and his family capsized in the Indian Ocean and that many of the dozen occupants are missing.
Rescuers on Monday searched for the vessel, which sank off coastal Lamu County amid reports of high tides.
The Standard newspaper quotes county commissioner Joseph Kanyiri as saying one body was found.
Some Kenyan media outlets say Shekuwe Kahale, a politician affiliated with Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga, was on the boat but survived.
Odinga said last week's presidential election, won by President Uhuru Kenyatta, was rigged. Kenyan election officials and international observers say the vote was free and fair.
Los Angeles jury has awarded $4.8 million to a former South Pasadena police officer who alleged he was fired by the city because of a disability.
After a two-week trial, the jury on Thursday found unanimously in favor of Timothy Patrick Green, an 18-year veteran who was dismissed from the Police Department in 2013.
Green’s lawsuit said the reason given for his dismissal, dishonesty, was untrue and that the real reason was discrimination based on his attention-deficit/hyper-active disorder.
South Pasadena City Atty. Teresa L. Highsmith did not return a call from The Times.
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The children in Class 2 of Embleton Primary School have been learning all about the Government as part of UK Parliament Week.
To help their studies, Berwick MP Anne-Marie Trevelyan visited the school to meet the children, answer their questions and talk to them about the role of a local MP.
Umphrey's McGee will play Wednesday, April 26, at Jannus Live, 200 First Ave. N., St. Petersburg. Gates will open at 5:30 p.m. with the show starting at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $27.50 in advance and $30 the day of the show.
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A longtime township of West Lincoln employee has been appointed town clerk.
Joanne Scime, who had served as deputy clerk since 2003, will replace the retiring Carolyn Langley. Scime has held a number of positions at the township, and will now take over the clerk position.
“On behalf of township council and staff, we congratulate Ms. Scime on her appointment as clerk for the Corporation of West Lincoln. Municipal clerks are fundamental to the preservation of minutes, order, truth, and transparent governance within the local area level and I am confident that Ms. Scime will continue to be a great asset to the municipality in her new role.” said Mayor Douglas Joyner in a release.
The appointment comes as the township fills vacancies in senior staff. Bev Hendry was recently hired as the township’s chief administrative officer after former CAO Chris Carter departed for a job at the region. The township is also without a deputy fire chief, following the death of Kevin McIntyre.
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BLOOMINGTON, Minn. -- Super Bowl LII is just one day away, as the Eagles and New England Patriots prepare to play at U.S. Bank Stadium in what is maybe the most anticipated game in franchise history.
Who will come out on top?
After breaking the game down all week, Eagles beat reporter Eliot Shorr-Parks checks in with his final prediction for Super Bowl LII in the video below.
Eliot Shorr-Parks may be reached at eshorrpa@njadvancemedia.com. Follow him on Twitter @EliotShorrParks. Find NJ.com Eagles on Facebook.
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Add another name to the list of players making an early entry to the 2018 NFL Draft.
Defensive tackle Taven Bryan announced that he will be leaving the University of Florida after three seasons. Bryan said that the recent hiring of Dan Mullen as head coach made his decision more difficult, but he ultimately chose to pursue an NFL career.
Bryan had 37 tackles, four sacks and six tackles for losses for the Gators this year. He added an interception, a forced fumble, three fumble recoveries, 4.5 tackles for losses and 1.5 sacks in his first two collegiate seasons.
There’s a lot of work to be done on draft boards before players start coming off the board in April, but Bryan is generally thought to be a candidate to get picked in the first two rounds.
Local Soccer Shots hosting Fun Fest at Nealon Park on June 2
Emailed James Evans who heads the local chapter of Soccer Shots: “We have a special two-hour free event for local families with young children, celebrating Soccer Shots. It’s our 10th anniversary of serving 25,000 children in the Bay Area since 2008.
“The Fun Fest [will be on] Sat, June 2 from 10:00 am to noon at Nealon Park in Menlo Park. Partners like the SJ Earthquakes, Bright Horizons, The Riekes Center, Santa Clara University Athletics and many more will be present at the event.
“We serve 5,000 children (mostly ages 2-5) a year on the Peninsula, and 300,000 nationally. Locally, we have 30 coaches and serve all the Menlo Park public schools and many preschools. We serve 150 Menlo Park families every Saturday morning at Nealon Park.”
Those interested in attending can RSVP online.
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BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) - Romania's top court has told the president to fire the country's chief anti-corruption prosecutor, widely praised for her efforts to root out high-level graft, but a thorn in the side of some politicians.
The constitutional court ruled Wednesday in a 6-3 vote that there had been an institutional conflict after President Klaus Iohannis disagreed with the justice minister's assessment that National Anti-Corruption Directorate Chief Prosecutor Laura Codruta Kovesi should be dismissed on grounds of failing to do her job properly.
Kovesi's departure would be a blow to the agency, respected by ordinary Romanians, the EU and the U.S. The court will explain its ruling later.
Justice Minister Tudorel Toader praised the ruling saying Iohannis did not have "the legal ability to evaluate the professional and management competences of high-ranking prosecutors."
Thousands remain without electricity across the South, just days after Winter Storm Benji dumped snow, snapping power lines across the region.
At least 24,900 homes and businesses in Georgia are still in the dark today.
Mississippi reported at least 2,000 were still without power.
In Alabama, crews restored the last 200 without power in East Alabama about 10:30 a.m. today.
"America is not a great place for people with only a high school degree, and I don't think that's going to get better anytime soon." Ryan Johnson was 22 when he succumbed to a heroin addiction that had intensified as the Erie, Pennsylvania, high school graduate grew disillusioned with his future.
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OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — Chalk the Walk is meant to spread inspiration and optimism throughout Overland Park with the beauty of sidewalk chalk.
The event is set for Wednesday, Aug. 16 from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Starting Monday, Aug. 14, families can pick up chalk at any of these Overland Park Chalk Stops listed below:
Myron E. Scafe Bldg, 8500 Antioch
Overland Park Farmers’ Market, 7950 Marty
Downtown Overland Park Partnership, 7315 W. 79th
Museum at PrairieFire, 5801 W. 135th
Tomahawk Ridge Community Center, 11902 Lowell
Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead, 13800 Switzer
W. Jack Sanders Justice Center, 12400 Foster
Johnson County Heritage Center, 8788 Metcalf
Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, 8909 W. 179th
Nerman Art Museum, 12345 College Blvd.
Visit OP/Overland Park Chamber, 9001 W. 110th
Chalk stops will close Wed. August 16 at noon. Share on social media by using: #ChalkTheWalkOP
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Police are searching for suspects after the attempted arson of a home in Town of Mount Royal.
Around 10:40 p.m. Sunday a window was smashed at a home on Geneva Cres. near Churchill Rd. and a Molotov cocktail hurled inside.
The incendiary device failed to ignite and so damage was very minor, nor was anyone hurt.
Police investigated the crime and said Monday they still needed to talk to the homeowners.
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MCPHERSON COUNTY—One person was injured in a small plane crash east of Roxbury in McPherson County on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Kansas Highway Patrol.
The single occupant was transported to the hospital in Salina with non-life-threatening injuries, according to the KHP.
" St. George Illawarra and the Melbourne Storm remained the class of Australia's National Rugby League with wins that left them level on 12 points after seven matches. The Dragons beat North Queensland 28-22 to maintain first place on points difference over the Storm, who claimed an 18-point lead after 18 minutes and then held on for a 30-26 win over the Manly Sea Eagles.
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Palma on the island of Majorca is planning to become the first Spanish city to prohibit the rental of apartments to tourists.
Palma mayor Antoni Noguera said his government will vote for the ban at city council.
Mr Noguera said he will back the ban because “there is nothing worse than having residents who can’t live in their city nor afford a rent”.
Palma on the island of Majorca is planning to become the first Spanish city to prohibit the rental of apartments to tourists (PA)
Rents in Majorca and in most Spanish cities have increased in recent years.
Many residents and local politicians blame the price rise on internet sites and apps that allow travellers to rent apartments short-term directly from homeowners.
Mr Noguera said that houses will be excluded from the ban, unless they are in protected areas, near airports or in industrial areas.
THE WORLD’S FURRIEST weather forecaster says six more weeks of winter are in store for the US.
In an annual 2 February tradition, a groundhog named “Punxsutawney Phil” emerged from winter hibernation in his burrow to test the weather.
According to his handlers at the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club, established in 1887, the rodent saw his shadow on Friday and scurried back inside, auguring six more weeks of winter.
No shadow and it would have been an early spring.
A number of towns in the United States and Canada celebrate Groundhog Day but Punxsutawney Phil, named for his hometown in Pennsylvania, is the most celebrated of the rodent weather prognosticators.
Groundhog Day is also the title of the 1993 cult classic movie featuring Bill Murray in which he wakes up and experiences the same day again and again.
- © AFP 2018
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Manchester City have beaten off competition from Chelsea to close on a deal for PSV Eindhoven striker Jayden Braaf.
The Holland U15 international, who turns 16 in August, joined PSV from Ajax four years ago and is regarded as one of his country's brightest young talents.
He can play as a striker or off either wing and has drawn comparisons with City's Gabriel Jesus and Jadon Sancho, now of Dortmund.
Manchester City have beaten off competition from Chelsea to sign PSV starlet Jayden Braaf (L)
Chelsea believed they had convinced Braaf to join them back in March, fending off interest from Bayern Munich and Manchester United.
However City have come back to the fore and are now favourites to complete the signing.
Meanwhile, City expect to finalise the signing of Italy international midfielder Jorginho from Napoli in the coming days after a breakthrough in negotiations.
Riyad Mahrez will also join from Leicester City.
Watson (groin) is listed as out for the 49ers' game Sunday against the Colts.
Watson wasn't able to practice at all this week, so he'll be sidelined for the first time all season after injuring his groin in last Sunday's loss to the Cardinals. His absence could pave the way for defensive end Pita Taumoepenu to be made active this week in what would be the rookie's NFL debut.
Home Indiana Evansville Man Accused of Child Molestation Sentenced After Entering Plea Deal August 14th, 2017 Britney Taylor Evansville, Indiana Pinterest
An Evansville man accused of child molestation learns his fate after entering a plea deal. Paul Gandy pleaded guilty to child molesting, rape, and incest as part of a plea deal.
Gandy is accused of sexually molesting a young boy on several occasions. These alleged incidents happened at a home on South Harlan Avenue.
In March, babysitters alerted authorities after the child pulled down his pants and began playing with his privates. The Department of Child Services interviews the victim who told DCS officials Gandy also sodomized him.
Investigators say Gandy denied the accusations and told them he is addicted to synthetic marijuana.
Gandy will serve 20 years in the Indiana Department of Corrections. He received 16 years for his rape charge and 12 years for his incest charge. All three sentences will be served concurrently.
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Future historians, if there are any, will look on our epoch as one of bad temper. The ease with which people are provoked to the expression of outrage suggests that it has a very important function in our mental life, if not necessarily in our mental equilibrium.
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The Philadelphia trio Lithuania play a fizzy, tuneful, emo-influenced kind of pop-punk, just barely skirting the edges of power pop. Bassist and singer Eric Slick also plays in Dr. Dog, but that doesn’t really tell you what kind of band they are. Hop Along singer Frances Quinlan guested on the band’s last album, 2015’s Hardcore Friends, and that should give you a better idea. Lithuania just released a new album called White Reindeer, and you can hear it below.
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Spartanburg’s Barry Burnett and Mike Harpe pulled off one of those rare achievements in golf Wednesday.
Playing as part of a fivesome at Spartanburg’s Heddles Hideaway the two each sccored holes-in-one at the par three 14th hole, their shots coming with another player hitting between them.
The Heddles Hideaway Generan Manager Megan Soots says that according to the National Hole-In One Registry shows the odds of that happening are 17 million to one.
Interesting, each has a number of aces over the years—Harpe has seven, Burnett six, although he says Wednesday’s was his first in about 10 years.
The hole played at about 100 yards on a windless afternoon.
Monday evening the wastewater pump failed at Halls Crossing Marina in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. As a result the snack bar and restrooms are temporarily closed until the wastewater system can be restored to proper functioning. Repairs are actively underway, full services are expected to be reestablished in the next 24 to 48 hours.
Al and Woody from The Skid Factory are back with a new episode on the Bedford Van project. The goal is install a turbocharged 4.0 L Barra inline-six and stronger ZF six-speed transmission into the van. In this episode the team cuts more of the floor and add extra strength to the engine mount supports and crossmember. They also install a new custom transmission mount and explain their plans on turbocharger location.
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Third District County Supervisor Joan Hartmann visited UC Santa Barbara Thursday evening for her first student-run Q&A session since being elected in November. Supervisor Joan Hartmann addressed UCSB students' concerns at a town hall in the MultiCultural Center.
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WRENTHAM — Police have found a carrier full of kittens they say were "steaming hot" on the side of a Massachusetts highway.
WCVB-TV reports two drivers called police and animal control Tuesday when they noticed a cat carrier on the side of Interstate 495.
Police said the five kittens inside were brought to King Phillip Animal Rescue in Plainville.
The kittens appear to be fine, but one's condition is unclear. The carrier was in the sun for an unknown length of time before being reported.
The kittens are so small that they're being syringe- and bottle-fed for the next two weeks. People are encouraged to donate kitten formula to the rescue effort.
Police are seeking the public's help in identifying who left the carrier on the side of the highway.
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Bungie says the Leviathan Prestige Raid is so difficult you may not be able to beat it. The developer has also shared some details on rewards and what's changed.
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A 25-year-old from Florida is accused of pulling a gun on another motorist in Arkansas in what authorities are calling a case of road rage.
Craig Jones was arrested on a charge of aggravated assault, a Class D felony.
Cross County Sheriff J.R. Smith said in a statement that deputies were dispatched early Monday afternoon to U.S 64 West to investigate a report that a man in a Ford Focus pulled a gun on another motorist.
"With the assistance of Wynne Police Department, a traffic stop was made ... and after [deputies] spoke with the involved individuals they determined the incident was sparked due to road rage," Smith wrote.
Jones remained in the Cross County jail Wednesday afternoon, online records show.
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MELBOURNE, Aug 15 (Reuters) - Australian cyclist Stephen Wooldridge, a former Olympic and world champion, has died at the age of 39.
Wooldridge won a team pursuit gold at the 2004 Athens Olympics and four world titles in the same event from 2002-06.
Cycling New South Wales confirmed the cyclist's death in a statement.
"Stephen was an inspirational figure in track cycling, particularly in his home state of NSW," the state governing body said in a statement.
"Cycling NSW's thoughts are with Stephen's family and his friends during this difficult time."
(Reporting by Ian Ransom; Editing by Greg Stutchbury)
EAST VILLAGE, Manhattan — Officers rescued 33 abused and malnourished dogs inside of a small, overheated apartment on Monday, police said.
At about 6 a.m., police responded to a wellness check at 643 E. 13th St., according to the NYPD.
When officers arrived, they heard dogs barking and observed a foul odor coming from the inside of the apartment.
Thirty-three dogs, who were extremely abused and malnourished, were found crammed inside the residence, according to police.
The APSCA was called to the scene and removed all 33 dogs, police said.
The owner of the apartment, 53-year-old Ivan Paredes, was arrested and charged with torture, injury and neglect of impounded animals.
Indecent activities with another seductress has taken place in the 3rd episode of Kagirohi Shaku Kei Another, this time with the woman donning some traditional Japanese garb as she paralyzes the protagonist and does what she wants with him.
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On Thursday, 'The Opposition with Jordan Klepper' will feature a slumber party with young gun-control activists in D.C. for the March For Our Lives rally. (Photo: Kris Connor, Getty Images for Comedy Central)
NEW YORK – Comedy Central’s Jordan Klepper is planning a slumber party for young activists pushing for action on gun control
Klepper plans to host Thursday’s episode of his show, The Opposition, from a living room of a private home in Bethesda, Md. That’s where young people are gathering in preparation for Saturday’s March For Our Lives in Washington to oppose gun violence.
Klepper took special interest in the issue even before he began hosting the show last fall. He did several stories on gun control when he was part of The Daily Show.
He plans to stay in character, as a right-wing conspiracy theorist, as he interviews the activists. His show airs at 11:30 p.m. ET/PT.
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× Startup Showcase: Chuck Pettid from ‘Republic’ and David Levine from ‘Geostellar’
Scott is joined by Chuck Pettid from Republic to talk about the importance and advantages of investing in start-ups. Then, they’re joined by David Levine from Geostellar to talk about the start-up side of investing and Geostellar’s amazing solar technology.
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Two people have been displaced from their home after a fire Sunday night in Virginia Beach that was caused by a faulty chimney chase.
Fire officials say the call for the fire came in just before 11 p.m. Sunday night to the 5500 block of Bound Brook Ct.
Firefighters put the fire out around midnight, but they say they were able to get it under control well before then. One firefighter received a minor injury during the blaze.
The two adults that were displaced are being assisted by the Red Cross.
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MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) Kansas State is discussing a contract extension for basketball coach Bruce Weber, who was thought to be on the hot seat last season before guiding the Wildcats back to the NCAA Tournament.
University President Richard Myers said during a news conference Monday to introduce new athletic director Gene Taylor that he thought Weber was deserving of an extension. Weber has two years left on a deal that will pay him $2.15 million next season. Weber is 100-68 in five seasons with the Wildcats.
Taylor was hired last week to replace John Currie, who departed for a similar role at Tennessee. It was Currie who hired Weber to replace Frank Martin and subsequently signed him to two contract extensions.
Myers declined to discuss parameters of a contract extension.
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Tennessee judge has issued a $20 million bond for the ex-wife of former NBA player Lorenzen Wright in his shooting death nearly eight years ago.
Shelby County Criminal Court Judge Lee Coffee said his decision to give Sherra Wright such a high bond was partly driven by her bad behaviour while being held at a women's jail on murder and attempted murder charges in her husband's slaying.
Lorenzen Wright's decomposing, bullet-riddled body was found in a swampy field in Memphis on July 28, 2010 — 10 days after he was reported missing.
Sherra Wright was arrested in December in California, where she had lived for three years after moving away from Memphis. Her lawyers argued she had strong ties to the community in asking for a $100,000 bond.
(Courtesy photo) Forsan Elementary School was treated to a program and given safety kits with coloring and activity books, book bags, safety rule magnets and hard hats. The students learned how to stay safe and when to call 911. They also learned that if a power line has fallen on a car, to stay inside it and immediately call 911, and to always call a professional to trim trees that are close to a power lines. When lightning is flashing, bring in all of your electrical toys. The instructors took Coach Barbee's hat and burned it to show how different materials burned.
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Convicted killer guilty of 3 more Los Angeles murders
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A man serving a life sentence for a 2007 murder has pleaded guilty to three earlier murders in Los Angeles County.
Prosecutors say 46-year-old Gilton Pitre entered pleas Tuesday to three counts of first-degree murder and admitted special-circumstance allegations of multiple murders and murder with a prior conviction.
He'll be sentenced Aug. 29 and faces a life term without possibility of parole.
Prosecutors say Pitre murdered Maribel Medina in early 2004 and Irma Barboza later that year. Barboza was about eight months pregnant at the time. Both women were transients whose bodies were dumped in downtown Los Angeles.
Pitre was previously convicted of murdering 15-year-old runaway Alyssa Gomez at a Sunset Boulevard motel in 2007. During sentencing in 2010, Judge Kathleen Kennedy said Pitre had an "innate hatred of women."
Woman sexually assaulted by man who followed her into NW Side building
A woman was sexually assaulted Wednesday afternoon in the Albany Park neighborhood on the Northwest Side.
The 26-year-old was entering her building about 1 p.m. in the 3400 block of West Irving Park Road when a man followed her inside, Chicago Police said.
The man knocked her down, showed a knife and sexually assaulted her before running away, police said.
He was described as Hispanic, about 30 years old, 6-foot-1 and 210 pounds with dark hair worn in a bun, police said. He was wearing a black T-shirt, tan cargo shorts and black slip on sandals.
Anyone with information should call Area North detectives at (312) 744-8261.
NEW HAVEN >> A Connecticut rabbi accused of repeatedly raping and molesting a teenage boy is set to make his first court appearance since being arrested last month.
Rabbi Daniel Greer is scheduled to be arraigned Monday in New Haven Superior Court on felony charges of second-degree sexual assault and risk of injury to a minor. His lawyer says he will plead not guilty, but it’s not clear if he will enter pleas Monday.
The 77-year-old Greer is accused of sexually assaulting a teenage boy who attended the Yeshiva of New Haven school from 2001 to 2005. Greer was a founder and principal of the school, which was established in 1977.
A federal jury in May awarded $15 million in damages to the now-former student in his lawsuit against Greer and the school.
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NEW YORK - An actress best known for playing a young Superman's friend has been granted bail while fighting charges that she helped recruit women into a cult-like group.
A federal judge in Brooklyn agreed Tuesday to release Allison Mack on $5 million bond and place her under home detention in California. She'll be living with her parents.
She has pleaded not guilty to sex trafficking.
Prosecutors say she worked as a slave “master” and recruited women to a group led by a man who sold himself as a self-improvement guru to the stars.
Mack starred in The CW network's “Smallville,” a show about the early life of Superman that ended in 2011.
Prosecutors say she helped recruit sex slaves for leader Keith Raniere and his group called NXIVM (NEHK'-see-uhm).
When Betsy Friauf donated a rainbow flag to her local church in Plano, Tex. last October, she was hopeful - but expected the worst.
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The Public Affairs Committee (PAC) has released a tentative programme for the much awaited December 13 protests and settled for red as dominant colour. The protests are aimed at forcing the Peter Mutharika administration through Members…
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2:19 Coming in 2017: Spectacular views of Puget Sound from elevated bike and pedestrian bridge
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CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Kevin Love is back and will take the floor with the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night for the first time in 21 games.
The Cavs were 11-10 while Love was out, and they reshaped the team in his absence at the trade deadline. Joe Vardon reports that Love won't be fully back and his minutes will be limited by interim coach Larry Drew, who is leading the team while Tyronn Lue is on a leave for health reasons.
The Cavaliers are in third place in the Eastern Conference entering Tuesday's home game with Milwaukee. They were in fourth place when Bud Shaw and I recorded this video, but the points remain the same.
Will Love make a huge difference for this team? Or are they basically in the same boat with or without him?
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You can add personal finances to the list of things New Yorkers love to hate. Nearly 40 percent of Big Apple residents hate the financial condition they’re in, according to...
Noted journalist Steven Brill and Axios, an online media company founded last year, have printed an analysis of compensation for hospital chief executive officers in the U.S. Brill reported that overnight patients at Greenwich Hospital kick in $56 a night to compensate Roth, the most at any hospital in the nation. He conducted his survey as part of a larger discussion of what he describes as inflated executive salaries in the health field.
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RESIDENTS of Henley and Shiplake have been warned to beware of fraudsters.
Groups of cold-callers known as “Nottingham knockers” have been targeting houses on the Wootton Manor estate and in Eizabeth Road, Henley, and Bolney Road, Lower Shiplake, attempting to sell household goods.
Police say the goods may be low quality and the callers may be inspecting houses for valuables to steal later.
The Buffalo Bills kept their play-off hopes alive with a win over the Indianapolis Colts in the snow on Sunday. LeSean McCoy had over 150 yards on the ground in the 13-7 overtime win which lifts the Bills to 7-6. Elsewhere on Sunday, the Philadelphia Eagles sealed the NFC East but may have lost quarterback Carson Wentz for the rest of the year after a suspected ACL injury
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — The Kent County Sheriff’s Office is warning citizens of a child pornography video that is showing up in Facebook messenger inboxes.
Authorities said multiple reports of a video containing child pornography and an accompanying message asking people to spread the video to identify the victim and the perpetrator have been made. They are asking the public to stop forwarding, sharing or showing the video to anyone, as it could be considered dissemination of child pornography no matter what the intentions are.
If anyone finds the video in their inbox, they are encouraged to delete it immediately.
The Kent County Sheriff’s Office said it is investigating the matter.
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YEREVAN, APRIL 14, ARMENPRESS. Head of the ruling RPA faction at the Parliament Vahram Baghdasaryan says the Parliament of 5th convocation has worked effectively. “I want to thank my colleagues, political forces for the joint and productive work. Together we have adopted 1020 laws and 190 international agreements. We have adopted numerous important laws as a result of joint work, such as constitutional reforms, the Tax Code, Electoral Code, Parliament’s Rules of Procedure and etc”, Baghdasaryan said.
He congratulated those political forces who appeared in the Parliament based on the April 2 parliamentary election results. “I am convinced that our cooperation will be productive. I believe that we will be able to cooperate also with other parliamentary political forces”, the MP said.
He also expressed confidence that the 6th convocation Parliament will open a new page in Armenia’s history since for the first time Armenia is transferred into a parliamentary system.
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April 6 RPM International Inc
* Rpm reports fiscal 2017 third-quarter results
* Q3 earnings per share $0.09
* Q3 earnings per share view $0.11 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Sees FY 2017 earnings per share $1.54 to $1.64
* Q3 sales $1.0 billion versus I/B/E/S view $1.04 billion
* RPM International Inc - impairment and restructuring charges reduced diluted eps by $0.05 per share in quarter
* Full year as-adjusted eps guidance revised to $2.57 to $2.67
* RPM International Inc - in industrial segment, expect mid-single-digit sales growth during Q4
* RPM International Inc -during current quarter, negative trends in restore product line led to loss of market share and downward revision to long-term forecast
* RPM International Inc - $220 million in revenue added via nine acquisitions this fiscal year, have RPM well positioned for solid performance in Q4 and into FY18
* Fy2017 earnings per share view $2.66 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
March 31 Precise Biometrics
* Precise Biometrics enters into agreement with Zeitec for the licensing of Precise Biomatch mobile
* Says agreement includes a per unit license fee, and annual fee's for right to use precise biometrics algorithm solution and for support and maintenance.
* Says currently projecting that some initial revenue generated under agreement will be recognized starting from Q1 of 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Stockholm Newsroom)
Suncream: There could be a new ingredient that protects you better
Researchers have discovered a chemical that protects against skin cancer and triggers the same change in your skin that happens with regular tanning - just without the sun.
They found it releases a dark pigment in the skin tone which also boosts the body’s natural defences against cancer.
In the the study, published in the journal Cell, the compound was discovered to cause any skin type - even in redheads - to tan.
David Fisher, from the Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard University, told The Guardian: “It would not actually be a fake tan, it would be the real thing.
Wow, wow, and double wow. Now we are starting to get a look at a conspiracy so immense it can scarcely be believed. The media, the Democrat National Committee, a genuinely brain dead FISA judge, and now the media over and over again are shown to be working night and day to destroy the constitutional system of government.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc:
* T. ROWE PRICE ASSOCIATES INC REPORTS 11.7 PERCENT PASSIVE STAKE IN ALNYLAM PHARMACEUTICALS INC AS OF NOVEMBER 30 - SEC FILING Source text : bit.ly/2ALIqHV Further company coverage:
× The ‘feisty’ Tribune Columnist Eric Zorn has action figures now!
Bill and Wendy are joined in the studio by their pal, the feisty Tribune columnist, Eric Zorn! They talk about Eric’s recent trip to Boston, a sex scandal with Alabama’s former governor, and more.
You can find Bill and Wendy on Twitter at @billwendyshow, and on Facebook at Bill Leff and Wendy Snyder. The Bill and Wendy Show airs Monday through Friday from ten a.m. to noon, then streaming from noon to one p.m.
Putin says Russia's economic crisis is over, inflation falling
MOSCOW, June 15 President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Russia's economic crisis was over and that inflation, already at a historic low, would fall further to 4 percent this year.
BAGHDAD A suicide truck bomb blew up at a checkpoint in the south of the Iraqi capital Baghdad on Wednesday, killing at least 17 people and wounding more than 60, police sources said.
They said the bomber detonated his explosives among other vehicles waiting to be searched at the checkpoint, setting some of them on fire.
No group immediately claimed responsibility. But the attack occurred with Islamic State battling Iraqi forces in its last stronghold in the country in the city of Mosul. As the militants have lost territory captured in a 2014 offensive across northern and western Iraq, they have stepped up bomb attacks elsewhere.
(Reporting by Baghdad bureau; writing by Patrick Markey; editing by Mark Heinrich)
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Sodastream International Ltd:
* SODASTREAM ACQUIRES FRENCH DISTRIBUTOR
* SODASTREAM INTERNATIONAL LTD - ‍PURCHASE PRICE WAS EUR 17.5 MILLION, SUBJECT TO CUSTOMARY POST-CLOSING PRICE ADJUSTMENTS​
* SODASTREAM INTERNATIONAL LTD - PURCHASE PRICE WAS EUR 17.5 MILLION, SUBJECT TO CUSTOMARY POST-CLOSING PRICE ADJUSTMENTS.
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The Baltimore Ravens had a hefty lead against the Pittsburgh Steelers but couldn’t come out of Heinz Field with a win. The loss knocks them back to 7-6 and out of the final seed in the AFC playoff picture for now. However, it appears that some Steelers fan went the extra mile after the win and edited Ravens safety Tony Jefferson’s Wikipedia page.
As you can see, a death was entered into his Wikipedia entry, apparently thanks to Pittsburgh running back Le’Veon Bell. While Bell did indeed truck Jefferson at some point during the game, this seems tacky at best and downright awful at worst.
From a fan base that watched as a player was carted off the field, joking about a death in a game comes off as insensitive. Steelers fans should be excited about their win as it’s the first sweep of the Ravens in a decade. But they shouldn’t be going overboard like this.
A former Beaverton nurse who pleaded guilty to charges including third-degree sex abuse was sentenced to more than two years in prison.
Alex Woolner, 38, was arrested in April 2016. By May 2016, investigators said they had identified multiple victims who were patients seeking medical treatment at the Beaverton Kaiser Permanente on Southwest Western Avenue.
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Whenever there is great property, there is inequality, for one rich man, there must be at least five hundred poor men.
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SAO PAULO, March 31 The judge overseeing the in-court restructuring of Brazilian phone company Oi SA dropped PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC) as court administrator on the case, the biggest bankruptcy filing in Brazilian history, according to a court document reviewed by Reuters on Friday.
Judge Fernando Cesar Ferreira Viana said in his decision that he had lost trust in PWC after it asked for an extension and committed a "gross error" in compiling a list of Oi's creditors. The judge appointed BDO Consultoria to replace PWC on the case, working in conjunction with law firm Arnoldo Wald. (Reporting by Ana Mano; Writing by Brad Haynes; Editing by Daniel Flynn)
A preliminary earthquake report released Wednesday said, a 2.4 magnitude earthquake was detected in Franklin County, Georgia early Wednesday morning.
Per the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, the earthquake occurred near the epicenter at around 1:45 a.m.
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The meeting was attended by the Nagaon Deputy Commissioner, Shamsher Singh; Nagaon Superintendent of Police, Devraj Upadhyay; Raha Block Development Officer Bhaskar Borbora, Officer In-Charge of Raha Police Station, Moloy Kumar Acharjee, and Officers In-Charge of the Amsoi and Chaparmukh police outposts.
The heads of the 129 villages under Raha Revenue Circle, VDP officials and senior citizens of the locality also attended the meeting.
The DC ordered all the heads of the departments of the town to illuminate their respective office premises on August 13, 14 and 15. The village heads have also been directed to make arrangements in their respective villages to celebrate the day in a befitting manner and to hoist the Tricolour.
The DC emphasised on cleanliness of the town in view of the forthcoming celebrations and entrusted the job to the Raha town committee.
TORONTO — Stock indexes are down this morning, giving up some of the week’s gains.
The Toronto Stock Exchange’s S&P/TSX composite index was down 81.78 points to 15,694.52, after 90 minutes of trading.
In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was down 23.23 points to 22,752.16. The S&P 500 index was down 6.58 points to 2,545.49 and the Nasdaq composite index was down 11.26 points to 6,574.10.
The Canadian dollar was trading at 79.70 cents US, up from Thursday’s average price of 79.69 cents US.
The November crude contract was down $1.45 to US$49.34 per barrel and the November natural gas contract was down five cents at US$2.87 per mmBTU.
The December gold contract was up $2.00 to US$1,275.20 an ounce and the December copper contract was down two cents to US$3.03 a pound.
The TSX will be closed Monday Oct. 9 for the Thanksgiving holiday. U.S. markets will remain open.
Fish Houses are becoming hot commodities this time of year as the lakes freeze and the ice fishing begins. Many people in Brainerd had the
A movie theater chain is getting stricter with their dress code. Pajama pants are seen everywhere, not just in Walmart's. Many pants are made to be comfortable and look like PJ's, but don't consider wearing them in a particular movie theater, "Like many other businesses and people in town we have noticed an increasing trend of people thinking pj's/onesies and dressing gowns are appropriate to wear in public. It is not the vibe or environment we want to encourage here at Hawera Cinemas."
I'm surprised that they banned pajama pants and especially onesies because they are very popular and trending again. It will be interesting to see how long the restrictions last, it could hurt their revenue. UPI
A Campbell River kid is in Nova Scotia this week.
Brett Stapley is playing for Team Canada in the World Junior A Challenge. The tournament got underway yesterday with the gold medal game set for Saturday.
Stapley plays for the Vernon Vipers. He’s already gotten a scholarship to play for Denver University next year and is one of only eight players from the BCHL on the NHL’s watch list for the upcoming draft.
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The B.C. government’s new real estate taxes will have a big impact on Kelowna and any funds raised should stay in the city.
First female president sworn in at William & Mary
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (AP) — The College of William and Mary's first female president is officially on the job.
The Daily Press reports that Katherine A. Rowe was sworn in Monday in a ceremony led by Gov. Ralph Northam.
Rowe is the school's 28th president. She is the first woman to lead the institution in its 325-year history.
She replaces W. Taylor Reveley III, who retired after 10 years as president.
Rowe previously served as provost and dean of the faculty at Smith College. Her areas of research and scholarship have included Shakespeare as well as Medieval and Renaissance drama and media history.
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We'll be picking the team division by division, and we begin with the seven teams in the Central Division. You'll need to select one player from each team in the seven polls below.
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Two mascots by designer and illustrator Ryo Taniguchi is chosen for the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics in 2020. No reporter narration.
Manager Gabe Kapler said Hoskins (mouth) will likely be placed on the 10-day disabled list, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
It was originally thought that Hoskins avoided a serious injury after fouling a ball off his face in Monday's series opener against the Dodgers, but a subsequent CT scan revealed the 25-year-old is dealing with a fractured jaw. He's set to return to Philadelphia for further testing, but the expectation is that he'll require a stay on the DL. Should Hoskins land on the shelf, Nick Williams would likely continue to see increased playing time in the outfield.
Hollins will officially celebrate the Tree Campus USA designation during its Arbor Day observance on April 28.
4 pm Tree Campus USA designation ceremony and tree planting, Wyndham Robertson Library lawn
4:30 pm Campus Tree Tour
7 pm Screening of the documentary, City of Trees, Niederer Auditorium, Wetherill Visual Arts Center
Tree Campus USA is a national program created in 2008 by the Arbor Day Foundation to honor colleges and universities for effective campus forest supervision and for engaging staff and students in conservation goals.
Even celebrity BFFs have difficulty finding time to hang out.
Matt Damon and Ben Affleck faced this exact dilemma when Affleck planned on spending Thanksgiving with Damon and his family, who lives just down the street in a Los Angeles neighborhood.
Damon, however, had other plans for Thanksgiving—and they didn't include the Batman star.
The Downsizing actor told E! News exclusively, "I ended up going to Boston to be with my family."
Through laughs, the star explained that it was not Affleck's fault the buddies spent the day apart, saying, "It is not his fault he didn't spend Thanksgiving with me. It's my fault that I left. I was in another state."
Walter E. Haberman of Riverhead died June 13 at the Acadia Center in Riverhead. He was 97.
The family will receive visitors Sunday, June 18, from 2 to 6 p.m. at McLaughlin Heppner Funeral Home in Riverhead. A funeral service will take place at 10 a.m., Monday, June 19, at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Calverton National Cemetery.
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Cleveland police urged a suspect who they said posted video of himself on Facebook killing an elderly man on Sunday to turn himself in to authorities.
Officials in the Ohio city said they were looking for Steve Stephens in connection with the one confirmed killing but had found no evidence to support what police said was a claim he made in the video of having killed more than a dozen other people.
“Everybody is out there looking for Steve,” Calvin Williams, the Cleveland police chief, told a news conference, where he joined Mayor Frank Jackson in asking Stephens to turn himself in. They said Stephens might be driving a white or cream-colored Ford Fusion, and that he was armed and dangerous.
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March 29 Cara Therapeutics Inc
* Cara Therapeutics announces proposed offering of common stock
* Cara Therapeutics Inc - commenced an underwritten public offering of $80 million of shares of its common stock
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AUBURN, Ga. (AP)  Police in northern Georgia say an officer shot and wounded a suspect who opened fire on him.
News outlets report the Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating the shooting between Sgt. Jeff Scott and 46-year-old Stephen Frank Nichols on Sunday in Auburn. The shooting left Nichols in serious condition.
Authorities say a woman told Officer Billy Willis that Nichols has run into a wooded area behind her home. Scott searched the area and found Nichols. Police say Nichols provided false identifying information.
GBI Special Agent in Charge Mike Ayers says Nichols drew a gun and fired at the officer. Scott was unharmed and returned fire, striking Nichols multiple times.
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MONROE TOWNSHIP — A woman from Winfield is dead following a crash early morning on Friday in Snyder County.
Angela Benfer, 56, was driving along Fisher Road in Monroe Township when troopers say she went off the road and struck a tree.
Troopers say the roadway was wet at the time.
A 15-year-old passenger was also in the car at the time of the crash but according to police that passenger was evaluated and released.
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Today marks the 75th anniversary of the Fall of Singapore when British troops on the island surrendered to the Japanese.
Britain's wartime Prime Minister Winston Churchill called it 'the worst disaster and the greatest capitulation in British history'.
18,000 Australians died in the battle.
And 130,000 allied troops were taken prisoner by the Japanese, including 15,000 Australians.
A national service commemorating the World War Two defeat has been held in the Victorian city of Ballarat, which is the site of the Australian ex Prisoners of War Memorial.
"I was excited for the opportunity to pay for school," said Spc. Michael Bryan, a wheeled vehicle mechanic with the 316th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), a Army Reserve unit from Coraopolis, Pa., as he explained why he joined the military. "I enlisted to open more doors in my life, and the Army let me chose a career field that peaked my interest," Bryan added.(U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Christopher Bigelow)
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Kangana Ranaut and Rajkummar Rao chose a retro look and a quirky video to announce that their film Mental Hai Kya will release on February 22 next year.In the video, the actors, dressed in a retro avatar, collide with each other and start questioning: "Mental hai kya (Are you mental)?" They engage in a little argument, with Kangana asking: "Why are you colliding with me?"Rajkummar replies: "Not colliding right now... Mentals will collide on February 22, 2019."They shared the video and announcement on social media platforms. Producer Ekta Kapoor too tweeted the video, and wrote: "There is a reason I keep seeing 2.22? Two mentals coming together on 22.2. Mental Hai Kya releasing on February 22, 2019."
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - The Decatur Park District's Schaub Floral Display Center is holding their annual plant sales April 27 and 28.
The sales will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days.
Plants available for purchase will include annuals, perennials, succulents, and tropical plants.
This is a fundraiser benefiting the Park District's Horticulture Department which plants and maintains flower beds in public parks.
The Schaub Floral Display Center is located at 3415 E. Lost Bridge Rd.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark., April 15 A U.S. judge in Little Rock on Saturday temporarily blocked plans by Arkansas to hold a rapid series of executions this month, after the inmates argued the state's rush to the death chamber was unconstitutional and reckless.
Arkansas, which has not carried out an execution in 12 years, planned to kill seven convicted murderers beginning Monday. No state has ever executed as many inmates in as short a period since the U.S. Supreme Court reinstated the death penalty in 1976.
The state Supreme Court on Friday granted a stay of execution on one of the seven, and an eighth inmate whom the state planned to execution won an earlier stay. (Reporting by Steve Barnes; Writing by Alex Dobuzinskis; Editing by Alistair Bell)
BRIEF-Newriver Reit to raise not less than 200 mln stg via placing
* ‍Proposed firm placing and placing and open offer to raise not less than 200 million stg at an offer price in range of 330 pence to 340 pence per share​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Sheldon Brookbank joins coaching staff in Rockford
The Blackhawks brought former defenseman and 2013 Stanley Cup champion Sheldon Brookbank back on Wednesday as an assistant coach with the Rockford IceHogs.
Brookbank will serve on new coach Jeremy Colliton’s staff, along with 14-year NHL veteran Derek King. Brookbank played six games with the AHL’s Cleveland Monsters last season.
Brookbank had three goals and five assists in 74 games with the Hawks over two seasons. The 36-year-old played in 351 games with the Predators, Devils, Ducks and Hawks.
There was plenty to cheer about for England fans last night as the team actually won a penalty shoot-out for once.
With the World Cup tie against Colombia in a deadlock at 1-1 after 90 minutes, the match went to extra time and then penalties.
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And England finally managed to have some luck in a penalty shoot-out, winning 4-3 to book their quarter-final spot.
They will now play Sweden in the quarter-final on Saturday at 3pm.
Watch the video to see how people across the area celebrated the final result.
And here's what you had to say about the game.
Jules Darby said she celebrated the win with her pets, including Bailey Boo, and her husband Gaz and sons Brayden & Kai
Commenting on Facebook, NigelVerina Cousins said: "Excellent win but very tense penalties!"
Stuart Sumner added: "I'm crying I can't believe it amazing."
Emma Louise Durham said: "Well proud to be English."
And Ell Patman summed it up simply by saying: "its coming home it’s coming home it’s coming home."
Islamabad:- As part of preparations for next general elections, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has geared up efforts to complete its Computerised Electoral System (CERS) by the end of this month. Sources in the ECP said on Friday that number of eligible voters in the country has increased to more than 90 million as result of the national census 2017. In the light of recently enacted Elections Act 2017, the number of polling stations in the country would increase to 100,000 against 69,000 polling stations in 2013 general elections.–Staff Reporter
Likewise, the ECP has planned to train 700,000 polling staff for the smooth conduct of next general elections.
Dan Wiederer and Brad Biggs discuss Leonard Floyd's development for the Bears defense after Day 2 of minicamp at Halas Hall.
A look back at the oldest restaurant in town We were talking history in one of our historic places. Check out this story on dailyworld.com: http://www.dailyworld.com/story/news/2017/06/09/look-back-oldest-restaurant-town/382489001/ Enjoying breakfast at the Palace CafA© in downtown Opelousas the other morning, I was pleased to be part of a conversation about the history of our town with a group of old friends.
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May 2 Deag Deutsche Entertainment Ag
* Deag to boost its market expansion in UK
* Acquisition should be carried out in coming weeks
* Acquisition should lead to increase in available annual ticket volume by about 400,000 tickets to about more than 2.0 million tickets in uk
* Expects significant synergy effects in area of artist and program marketing as well
* Expects to generate profit in current FY in seven-digit range from all ticketing activities in Germany, Austria, UK combined
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See our top 10 English sparkling wines under £30 to enjoy this summer, including the Platinum and Gold medal winners from the Decanter World Wine Awards 2018...
Affordable English fizz for summer
Celebrate the summer season with a bottle of delicious yet affordable English fizz, from regions across south of the UK, including Hampshire, Cornwall, West Sussex and Kent.
Perfect for picnics, barbecues and dining al fresco — English sparkling wines have become one of the nation’s favourite ways to mark an occasion. Figures released in 2017 highlighted a 76% sales increase in the UK over the previous five years.
See below for our pick of 10 English sparkling wines to bring to the party this summer, including the Platinum and Gold medal winners from the Decanter World Wine Awards 2018.
In September 2017, it was reported that English wines make up over half of the UK Government’s cellar purchases.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — The J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles is returning an ancient marble statue to Italy.
The museum announced Wednesday that the “Statue of Zeus Enthroned” is being voluntarily returned after the Italian government said it obtained a recently discovered fragment of the sculpture.
The 29-inch-high statuette is believed to date from the 1st century BC.
The museum bought the piece in 1992 from an American couple but the Los Angeles Times says (http://lat.ms/2sAWgvn ) there’s no documentation indicating it was legally exported.
At the time of purchase, the Getty’s senior antiquities curator was Marion True. Italy later indicted True for conspiracy to traffic in illegal antiquities but eventually dropped the case.
However, in the past decade, the Getty has returned dozens of artworks to Italy and Greece.
The Movement for Emancipation of Niger Delta, a militant group that operates in the Nigerian oil-rich region, appears to have turned hostile against the government of President Muhammadu Buhari whom the group endorsed in the 2015 presidential election. In a statement through its shadowy spokesperson who signs off releases, Jomo Gbomo, MEND on Sunday passed a vote of no confidence on Mr. Buhari, accusing his government of insincerity and "grand deception" with regards to pledged commitment to the politics and economy of the Niger Delta.
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Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo watches his team play in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Indiana, Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, in Bloomington, Ind. Michigan State won 63-60. R Brent Smith AP Photo
With an unmatched number of scoops, Brexit has become our most read and commented-on topic since the referendum. Follow key Brexit developments from differing regional perspectives along with expert trusted analysis.
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DARTMOUTH, M.A. (WLNE) — Dartmouth Police worked to free a woman who was trapped inside her vehicle after it rolled over Wednesday afternoon.
Officers responded to Reed Road around 2:00 p.m., for the report of a single rollover.
The occupant, identified as a woman from Westport, sustained minor injuries.
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The Chico Area Interfaith Council will meet 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at the First Baptist Church, 850 Palmetto Ave. The meeting will cover regular council business, a vote on a theme for this coming years Interfaith focus, the latest activities of the committees of the group and regular council business.
Start the conversation, or Read more at Chico Enterprise-Record.
WW3 fears are rapidly increasing as Trump and Kim Jong-un are locked in a war of words
Military heavyweights Russia and the US still maintain the world’s largest set of nuclear warheads, holding 92 per cent of the world’s estimated 15,000 weapons.
North Korea’s nuclear arsenal pales in comparison to Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin’s arsenal, with a total of 60 stockpiled nuclear weapons.
The ominous map comes as the world is on the brink of World War Three amid the escalating crisis between the US and Kim Jong-un’s hermit state.
With neither President Trump nor Kim backing down, there are fears that the war of words could lead to armed conflict and even nuclear war.
Geri (Perowitz) and Don Wheeler of North Branch will celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary with an Open House at their home on September 2 from 2-7 p.m. They were married on September 11, 1967 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Flensburg, MN.
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ST. CLAIR COUNTY, IL – The suspected gunman in the shooting of a U.S. Congressman in Alexandria, VA is from the Belleville area.
That fact has prompted reactions of surprise from those who live near the suspects home in rural St. Clair County and those who knew James Hodgkinson.
Fox 2’s Katherine Hessel has the story.
Khordha: Jankia police today busted an illegal cattle trafficking racket with rescue as many as 60 cows and arrested one person in this connection.
The raid took place this morning in Khordha district after police got specific tip-off on the cow transport by a truck through Golipada toll gate. A team of cops led by Jankia police Station IIC detained the truck (Registration Number OR 09 N 0647) chased the truck and detained near the toll gate. Later on, the cops conducted a search of the vehicle.
Police took the driver of the truck into custody after finding at least 60 cows inside the truck, which were being transported under inhumane conditions.
Police are interrogating the detained to get more information on the cattle mafias involved in the case.
SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) - A Florida high school student stirred a backlash when he held up a sign with a racially offensive message to invite his girlfriend to the prom.
The Herald-Tribune reports the 18-year-old Riverview High School student's sign read: "If I was black, I'd be picking cotton, but I'm white, so I'm picking u 4 prom."
After a photo of the sign was posted on Snapchat and shared across social media, school officials say they're investigating.
Sarasota school district spokeswoman Tracey Beeker says administrators have spoken to the student and his parents.
In a robocall to Riverview parents, acting principal Kathy Wilks said the school does not "condone or support" the student's message.
An NAACP official encouraged school administrators to issue a district-wide response making it clear that the sign was inappropriate.
NEW YORK (AP) — Harvey Weinstein has been indicted on rape and criminal sex act charges for alleged attacks on two women in New York.
Wednesday’s indictment furthers the first criminal case to arise from a slate of sexual misconduct allegations against the former movie mogul.
Weinstein’s lawyer, Benjamin Brafman, says he will “vigorously defend” against the indictment and ask a court to dismiss it. He calls the allegations “unsupported” and says that Weinstein strongly denies them.
The indictment came hours after Weinstein’s lawyer said the film producer would decline to testify before the grand jury because there wasn’t enough time to prepare him and “political pressure” made an indictment unavoidable.
Weinstein was charged Friday with raping one woman and committing a criminal sex act by compelling oral sex from another.
After images of Bella Hadid hanging out with Australian fashion industry darling Jordan Barrett in underwear set gossip blogs alight yesterday, fans took to Twitter to ask the supermodel to clarify the pair's relationship.
Bella came back to reveal the two were partaking in an interview with Vanity Fair' s"Our Man on the Street" Derek Blasberg. Both Jordan and Bella had appeared on each other's social media while in town for the Cannes Film Festival, which is presumably where the paparazzi photos were also taken.
Bella then seized the opportunity to call out the photographers for shooting her and Jordan via long lens through the window of a private residence, declaring the move "straight up sick, sad & fucked up."
Unfortunately, hyper-invasive paparazzi just seems to be the nature of the game for the super famous. It is indeed "straight up sick, sad & fucked up", but there will always be a market for candid celebrity shots and as long as that continues, what can you do?
[h/t Teen Vogue]
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TORONTO: An air-hostess of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has been arrested in Canada city of Torontoover larceny charge.
The air-hostess on Lahore-Toronto PK797 flight has been charged of shoplifting, according to a report.
The flight landed at Toronto from Lahore. The air-hostess was spotted shoplifting with the help of CCTV footage and was arrested later on.
The flight captain also was summoned at the police station.
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Celebrity chef and television host Mario Batali has stepped down from the day-to-day operations of his restaurant-management company after sexual-misconduct allegations.
Vox Media’s Eater website reported that multiple women had told the food-industry site that Mr. Batali had touched them inappropriately and that he was reprimanded for inappropriate behavior in the workplace as recently as two months ago.
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The dead body left outside of the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center emergency room yesterday afternoon has been identified.
Demautay L. Howze, 25, was dropped off at approximately 1:19 p.m. and was deceased upon arrival, said university spokesman Dan Hedman in an email.
“The Ohio State University Police Division continues to investigate and anyone with information related to the events is encouraged to contact OSUPD at 614-292-2121,” Hedman said.
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BRUSLY- More than $40,000 vanished from a West Baton Rouge Parish town hall, according to its mayor. Scot Rhodes said he's embarrassed that some of the misappropriations happened on his watch.
"It was multiple cash deposits that went missing. Some weeks it was a lot, some it was a little," he said.
Rhodes, who took office last year, said the occurrences of missing money date back to at least 2015. He said the town's annual audit first discovered the problem in November.
Traffic fines are paid at the town hall. Every once in a while, a payment wouldn't get added to the deposit.
The West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office is investigating. They're looking at all current and former employees.
Former Mayor Joey Normand said he was "sick to his stomach" when he found out some of the misappropriations happened during his term. Mayor Rhodes said new policies have been put in place to keep it from happening again.
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Count Taylor Swift among the countless musicians paying tribute to rock legend Tom Petty in the wake of his death earlier this week.
Related: Bruce Springsteen Remembers Tom Petty: ‘A Long Lost Brother’
Swift spoke to Rolling Stone about Petty’s tremendous influence on her.
“To me, Tom Petty represented a kind of songwriting I idolized: complex simplicity,” she revealed. “It said so much in the lyrics, the concepts, the stories, the message, the nuances … but always brought you back to a hook that got stuck in everyone’s head. He motivated thousands of guitarists to learn to play just because they wanted to be able to play ‘Free Fallin.” Count me as one of them.”
Swift famously covered Petty’s timeless 1977 single, “American Girl,” releasing it as a single and performing it on her Fearless tour in 2009. Check it out below.
Jeff Leeson brings his improvisational comic act to town through Saturday, June 17, at Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle, 310 S. Troy St., Royal Oak. Zigy Klett open and Ken Witsgall emcees. Tickets are $10. Call 248-542-9000 or visit comedycastle.com.
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Couples received more than a taco and draft beer at Robinson's Cruse Thru on Valentine's Day, as newly ordained radio hosts offered to marry couples and renew wedding vows.
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In surveilance video, a man flees police following a smash-and-grab robbery at a Culver City BevMo! on Monday, June 12, 2017. Suspects pursued from a burglary at a BevMo! store are being investigated for possible connections to a series of high-dollar smash and grabs that have targeted the big box wine and spirits chain.
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If you're thinking of using some of your vacation days during the holidays to travel, recharge, or spend some overdue quality time with family, one thing you may want to consider is configuring your work or personal Outlook to send automatic out-of-office replies.
Out-of-office replies let you automatically communicate relevant information when you're away on vacation or when you won't be near a computer for a few days.
Automatic replies are not complicated to configure and there is a number of ways to set the feature up, but the options available may be different depending on the application you're trying to use.
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ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) – Some Orangeburg County restaurants are welcoming alcohol sales on Sunday, now allowed because voters recently approved a referendum.
http://bit.ly/2hHiFSOThe Times and Democrat of Orangeburg reports restaurants, bars, hotels, gas stations and grocery stores countywide now have the ability to sell beer and wine on Sundays. Restaurants, bars and hotels can also seek additional permits to sell liquor by the drink.
Applebee’s associate manager Jessica Ryant says the restaurant did almost $1,000 more in business on its first weekend of Sunday sales. She says the extra revenue came solely from bar sales.
About 63 percent of voters approved the Sunday alcohol sales referendum in November.
CLEVELAND — It was another first for the adorable otter pups at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo.
The three male pups on Monday had their first experience with live fish.. and showed off a little sibling rivalry as they went after the tasty treats.
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The zoo said the trio continues to get bigger and stronger and is expected to be on exhibit very soon.
The three otter pups were born in September. The zoo has seven otters.
**Watch as they splash around for the first time**
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Gilbert Arenas I Might Join BIG3 League 'Hopefully Next Year'
Gilbert Arenas: I Might Join BIG3 League, 'Hopefully Next Year'
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Ice Cube is one step closer to adding "Agent 0" to his BIG3 league -- with Gilbert Arenas telling TMZ Sports he's seriously considering joining up.
35-year-old Arenas was promoting his Life Water company at 7/11 in L.A. this week when he told us he's been in talks with Cube's 3-on-3 league about signing on for next season.
In fact, Arenas says he's hoping the two sides can work out a sponsorship deal where his beverage company can be the official drink of the league.
But even if that doesn't work out, Arenas says he'd still consider lacing up -- most likely because he has friends like Kenyon Martin who are having a blast getting back on the court.
As for Gilbert, he's been staying in basketball shape -- constantly posting workout videos from the gym ... and it's impressive stuff.
Police have arrested a third suspect after opponents to the Dakota Access pipeline hung a banner from the roof of the U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis during the Minnesota Vikings’ season finale against the Chicago Bears.
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MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Health officials in Alabama are investigating 54 flu-related deaths, including one child.
Al.com reports that data from the Alabama Department of Public Health shows the bulk of the deaths have occurred in the Northern District of the state and in Jefferson County. Both areas have combined for 23 flu-related deaths in the state.
The ADPH says nine deaths tied to the flu were reported in northeastern and east central Alabama, while the west central and east regions have four each.
Mobile only has one reported flu-related death to the ADPH.
The Center for Disease Control's data shows the hospitalization rate has risen to 41.9 people per 100,000. That's up from fewer than 37 from the week before.
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Although the basketball season is less than a month old, the Tigers are finding it hard to close the deal on tight games. With six losses on the season, Lexington has lost five of those games by 10 points or less. The good news is the Tigers are competing in every contest and as the season goes on they will find ways to win the close ones. Lexington was in action last night with North Side in the first district game of the season. Friday night, the Tigers will host…
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* hhgregg - on March 29, co executed consulting agreement with a contractual JV comprised of Tiger Capital Group Great American Group
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Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in Baghdad’s Tahrir Square to protect corruption in the government. Others protested near Erbil against Turkey’s assault on Afrin.
At least three people were killed, and five more were wounded recently:
The non-combat-related death of a Scottish servicemember at the al-Asad base on January 31 is being investigated.
Gunmen killed two militiamen in Abbasi.
Five people were wounded were Kurdish security personnel attempted to disrupt a protest near Erbil.
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Robert Gamel, 67, appears at the Merced Superior Court in Los Banos Friday, May 12, 2017, on a felony count of possession of child pornography months after pleading guilty to a similar charge. Vikaas Shanker vshanker@losbanosenterprise.com
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Thru Wed. 12/15. Relax with others who have young children for learning activities. For both parents & kids. Sessions 90 min. 715-845-6747. Mon., G.D. Jones School, Wausau, 2:30 pm ·Tues., Key to Life Center, Weston, 9 am · Athens Community Hall 10:30 am · Wed., Mosinee Library 10 am · Stratford Library 10:15am · Thurs., Edgar Village Hall 10 am · Hatley Library 10 am · Fri., Marathon Co. Library, Wausau, 9:30 am
YOU HAVE TO SEE THIS ONE!!! Brittany Douglas’ daughter Brielle suffers from chronic eczema and her last doctors visit, the dermatologist said, Brielle hair had to go.
What does a mom do with this news and a child who feels like she’s ugly without her hair and breakouts from her condition?
Watch as Ms. Douglas talks with Melissa Wade
Here is what one mom did (from Rocky Mount, NC) and her video went viral.
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GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN, Germany (AP) — Americans Breezy Johnson and Lindsey Vonn posted the fastest times in World Cup downhill training on Saturday, less than two hours before the race.
Johnson timed 1 minute, 39.52 seconds on the Kandahar course and was 0.29 seconds faster than Vonn, who has won the race in the last two years and three times in total. Sofia Goggia of Italy was 0.01 further back in third.
Training was canceled on the previous two days, forcing organizers to stage the mandatory session just before the actual race.
Another downhill is scheduled for Sunday in the last weekend of World Cup racing before the Pyeongchang Olympics.
Fire causes smoke, water damage at Alabama courthouse
MOULTON, Ala. (AP) — An overnight fire has caused damage in a north Alabama courthouse, and leaders are trying to figure out what to do next.
Lawrence County officials announced on social media that the county courthouse in Moulton sustained fire, water and smoke damage from a blaze late Monday.
The first and second floors have what a post describes as "quite a bit" of damage, and it's unsafe for workers and others to enter. The building is closed indefinitely, and commissioners are meeting Tuesday to discuss the next step.
WHNT-TV reports that Moulton firefighters located the fire in a cubicle on the second floor after receiving an alarm. They say it was an electrical fire that was out by the sprinkler system, but that led to water damage.
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Al Hartmann | The Salt Lake Tribune The Rev. Steve Klemz offers a prayer at an Inauguration Interfaith Prayer Service at the First Unitarian Church in Salt Lake City Friday Jan. 20 as Donald Trump takes the oath of office to become the next president.
HOUSTON - A man’s body was found Wednesday at the scene of a shooting in Houston’s Midtown neighborhood.
The shooting was reported about 5 a.m. near the intersection of Webster and Fannin streets.
Houston police said investigators believe the shooting may have been a drive-by.
The identity of the victim was not immediately released.
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Cash was stolen during a burglary at a house in Mundford at the weekend.
Police have repeated their plea for windows and doors to be kept secure following the incident in Impson Way on Saturday morning.
They believe the raiders entered the property through a kitchen window that had been left open while the resident was out.
A Norfolk Police spokesman said an unspecified amount of money was stolen from the property during the break-in, which happened at around 11.40am.
The raiders also searched a garden shed but did not steal anything from it.
Anyone who may have seen any suspicious activity in the area at around the time of the incident, or who has information about it, is asked to contact Det Con Claire Lordan, of Thetford CID, via the non-emergency 101 number.
Information can also be provided to Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
OSHAWA, Ont. – Ontario’s police watchdog is investigating after a 26-year-old man was injured in a traffic collision in Oshawa.
The Special Investigations Unit says Durham regional police tried to stop a vehicle around 1 a.m. Wednesday.
They say the vehicle ran into a tree, seriously injuring the driver.
SIU Investigating After Vehicle Crashes Into Tree in Oshawa. https://t.co/73m9IbKBbq — SIU (@SIUOntario) July 4, 2018
The SIU says they have assigned forensic investigators and a collision reconstruction specialist to the case.
They are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact them.
The SIU is an arm’s-length agency that probes cases of death, serious injury or alleged sexual assault involving police.
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With Malek Young's career over because of a neck injury, the Hurricanes are going to need their younger cornerbacks to step up. One of the players who could do that is Bandy. A fomer four-star prospect out of Miami Columbus, Bandy had one of last season's most memorable plays -- a pick-six interception return against Notre Dame that set Hard Rock Stadium abuzz during Miami's eventual 41-8 win. He finished his freshman year with 25 tackles and broke up a team-high six passes. A strong showing during spring and camp and Bandy will set himself up to make more than the three starts he made as a freshman in 2017.
SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT
COUNTY OF BERNALILLO
STATE OF NEW MEXICO
No. D-202-CV 2017 08711
IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF
Pablo Benavidez AKA Paul P. Benavidez
FOR CHANGE OF NAME
NOTICE OF PETITION TO CHANGE NAME
(ADULT)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Pablo Benavidez AKA Paul P. Benavidez, Resident of the City of Albuquerque, County of Bernalillo, State of New Mexico has filed a Petition to Change Name in the Second Judicial District Court, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, wherein he/she seeks to change his/her name as follows:
Current Name Pablo Benavidez AKA Paul P. Benavidez
Proposed Name
Paul P. Benavidez
This Petition will be heard before the Honorable BEATRICE BRICKHOUSE, District Judge, on the 26th day of January 2018, at the hour of 11:00 am, at the Bernalillo County Courthouse, 400 Lomas NW, Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Paul P. Benavidez
Paul P. Benavidez
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Police are attending an incident on Summit Road, Christchurch where a paraglider has crashed and died at the scene.
Emergency services were called at approximately 11:40am this morning, Tuesday 18 April, 2017.
No one else was involved in the incident which will be referred to the relevant authorities.
CHARLOTTETOWN — Brett Budgell scored 1:14 into overtime as the Charlottetown Islanders edged the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada 3-2 on Tuesday in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League playoff action.
Sullivan Sparkes and Derek Gentile also scored for the Islanders, who still trail the third-round matchup 2-1.
Remy Anglehart and Drake Batherson replied for the Armada, who took the first two games of the series on home ice.
Matthew Welsh turned away 37 shots for Charlottetown as Emile Samson made 27 saves for Blainville-Boisbriand.
× Man ordered to trial in 35-year-old Oklahoma cold case death
OKLAHOMA CITY – A judge has ordered a 66-year-old man to trial in connection with the shooting death of 23-year-old Cuban immigrant in Oklahoma City 35 years ago.
Raul Sierra is charged with first-degree murder in the death of Wilfredo Roberto Matos Osorio. Osorio’s body was found next to a Pottawatomie County bridge on Nov. 28, 1982.
The state Medical Examiner’s Office says Osorio died from a shotgun wound to the head. The Oklahoma State Bureau of investigation says he was shot in Oklahoma City and his body dumped in Pottawatomie County.
Special Judge Mark McCormick ordered Sierra to trial on Friday following a preliminary hearing.
Sierra allegedly was involved with bringing cocaine and marijuana to Oklahoma City from Miami through drug runners, including Osorio. Sierra was arrested last year in New Orleans.
Suarez went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Tuesday's loss to the Diamondbacks.
Suarez clubbed a homer off starter Zack Godley in the sixth, his 10th long ball of the year and third in his last six games. The 26-year-old is now hitting .294/.371/.594 with an MLB-leading 42 RBI on the season. Suarez hit 26 home runs with 82 RBI last year, and so far he's well on pace to surpass those numbers.
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The governor’s races this year in Virginia and New Jersey are unfolding in ways that powerfully echo the wild campaign for the White House.
Insurgents are making populist appeals. Establishment figures on are the defensive. In Virginia, there is Corey Stewart, a blunt and combative Republican who sneers at political correctness.
There’s even a former TV star in the mix: “Saturday Night Live” comic Joe Piscopo, who is thinking of running in New Jersey.
The two contests for governor are seen by the Democrats as a potential referendum on Donald Trump and an important early test of the party’s strength less than a year into his presidency.
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water
advisory for the Riverchase Mobile Home Park in Riley County. KDHE officials issued the advisory because of
positive bacteriological samples from the source water.
Public water suppliers in Kansas take all measures necessary to notify customers quickly after a system failure
or shutdown. Regardless of whether it’s the supplier or KDHE that announces a boil water advisory, KDHE will
issue the rescind order following testing at a certified laboratory.
Laboratory testing samples collected from the Riverchase Mobile Home Park indicate no evidence of
contamination and all other conditions that placed the system at risk of contamination are deemed by KDHE
officials to be resolved.
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Raashean Davis matched his career-high with 23 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to lead North Carolina Central to a 72-61 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference victory over Delaware State Saturday, keeping the Hornets winless in conference play.
Raekwon Harney scored at the basket in the final minute of the first half to give NC Central a 40-34 lead, but Artem Tavakalyan hit a 3 with :38 left to send Delaware State into intermission trailing by just three, 40-37.
Zacarry Douglas’ layup with 15:56 left in the game sparked an 8-0 run by the Eagles to go up by double digits, 54-44.
Reginald Gardner Jr. and Pablo Rivas scored 13 and 12 points, respectively, for NC Central (11-10, 5-2) and Jordan Perkins added 10 points, seven boards and six assists.
Jonathan Walker scored 19 points for Delaware State (2-21, 0-8). Tavakalyan added 17 points and Marquis Collins contributed 15.
MILFORD - A contractor in Milford is accused of not finishing work he was paid to do in February, and is now facing charges for the third time in three months according to officials.
Jeffrey Chirillo, 36, has been charged with larceny.
According to police, Chirillo received $32,000 from a customer for uncompleted work.
In February, Chirillo was arrested in Westport for contractor fraud.
He was then arrested in March for stealing a high-end coat, boots and sunglasses from a home.
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* Atento reports fiscal 2Q17 results highlighted by continuation of topline growth
* Revised full-year 2017 guidance, highlighted by improved revenue growth outlook of 5 percent to 8 percent, from 1 percent to 5 percent
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The accused was also charged with failing to report the names of people who were coordinating the departure of “fighters” willing to join terror groups abroad and the possession of a machinegun that he sold in Syria upon his decision to return home.
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NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – Police have arrested a suspect in connection with a July homicide.
32-year-old Demetrius A. McGregor was arrested for the deadly shooting of 25-year-old Maxie Mock.
On July 30, around 3:30 a.m., emergency crews arrived to the 1500 block of Azalea Garden Road and found Mock suffering from gunshot wounds.
Mock was pronounced dead at the scene.
Five other people were also shot, all survived. An investigation found that all six victim were shot during a party at a apartment complex on Azalea Garden Road.
McGregor is being held at Norfolk City Jail on no bond.
BLISSFIELD, Mich. - In Florida, they have alligators. In Arizona, they have rattlesnakes. In Michigan? Here's a tip: stay as far away from the geese as you possibly can. A southeastern Michigan high school golfer learned his lesson the hard way Sunday when a Canada goose randomly attacked him as he was walking down the fairway of a golf course....
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1:02 One dead after fight between co-workers at plant south of Fresno
0:34 Watch as Joel, a St. Bernard from Fresno, wins his breed competition at Westminster dog show
1:46 Memorial Service for Fresno Area Homeless remembers those who died on the streets
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CONWAY, S.C. – Two South Carolina parents face child neglect charges after a teething baby was allegedly thrown from his unstrapped car seat by his father.
According to The State, 22-year-old Jacob Lowman became “angry” on March 10 when his son started to cry, so he threw the baby’s car seat in the air. The unstrapped child flew out of the seat and landed on his head.
The child’s mother, Juliana Biggerstaff, said she tried to take the boy to the hospital but Lowman said he’d be taken away from them if she did; so she decided to “feed him a bottle to get him to stop crying” instead.
Police say Biggerstaff is charged because police said she didn’t contact authorities about the child’s injury.
“[Biggerstaff] never tried seeking care for the victim and had ample opportunity to contact emergency services to check on the victim’s injuries,” the report said.
Lowman and Biggerstaff were arrested on Thursday and posted $5,000 bonds on Friday.
Programs are spreading across the nation to nurture the monarch butterfly.
Krishna Bayyareddy joins us from Monsanto Hawaii. Susan Tolentino is volunteer with a program called Sharing the Butterfly Experience.
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Ensign Rachel Berger of Sherman graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 2016. Above, she looks through binoculars aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) in late March. Donald Cook, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is on its seventh patrol in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of regional allies and partners, and U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. less
BEIJING (AP) — China's Xi Jinping strikes nationalistic tone in closing address to parliament session that lifted term limits on rule.
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BUTLER (KDKA) — Police in Butler County are questioning a man in connection with the death of a retired sheriff’s deputy.
State police were still processing evidence Monday night at 74-year-old James Martin’s house on Tenth Street in East Butler Township, where he was found shot to death on Saturday. His home was also ransacked.
Officers are questioning Cody Howard, 25, in connection with Martin’s death.
Howard was accused of burglarizing Martin’s home in November. Neighbors say a number of weapons were stolen from Martin, who used to be a sheriff’s deputy in Ohio.
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“A neighbor told me that they robbed him, stole his guns,” neighbor Neil Reddig said. “I’m thinking, I don’t know, hopefully not the intruder came back and used it on him. I don’t know.”
Police say Howard has not yet been charged with Martin’s murder.
This is a developing story, stay with KDKA and KDKA.com for more information.
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Marco Gonzales delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Tuesday, April 24, 2018, in Chicago. Charles Rex Arbogast AP Photo
Bria Myles dont waste NO time, boy I tell ya lmaooooo pic.twitter.com/ZETPm6Q405 — Furious Styles Jr (@Archie_Bold) December 11, 2017
Did Bria Myles Shoot Her Shot?
Victor Oladipo has had a miraculous glo up. Last year he was playing for the OKC Thunder as Russell Westbrook’s sidekick, getting called a bum the whole time. Now he plays for the Indiana Pacers, is an All-Star and is balling out of control. Also, he lost some weight and is showing off his new bod. One person has noticed and her name is Bria Myles.
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She shot the hell out of her shot and was even at the Pacers game looking like a snack for her bae. See how that works? Either way, if they do become an item, they are melaniny majesty and we want parts. Can we watch?!
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For tourists, Moscow is known for sites like the Red Square, St. Basil's Cathedral, and the Kremlin.
But what is it like for people who actually live in Moscow?
For the 12 million or so people who live in Russia's capital, the average day is filled with work, local cuisine, and lots of traffic.
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Manchester United's Mata and Ibrahimovic sink 10-man West Ham
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LONDON, Jan 2 (Reuters) - WEST HAM UNITED 0 MANCHESTER UNITED 2 Manchester United clinched a sixth consecutive Premier League win for the first time since April 2015 as Juan Mata and Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored second-half goals in a controversial 2-0 victory at 10-man West Ham United on Monday.
The game was overshadowed by referee Mike Dean's harsh decision to send off home midfielder Sofiane Feghouli in the 15th minute for a challenge on Phil Jones, while Ibrahimovic's goal, coming after Mata's 63rd minute opener, looked offside.
Mata sneaked into the box to knock fellow substitute Marcus Rashford's cut-back into the net after a marvellous piece of skill from the England forward, while Ibrahimovic volleyed in a blocked attempt from Ander Herrera with 12 minutes remaining.
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Shop and sip for a good cause with four of Minneapolis's favorite drag queens at the JMD holiday party. The dazzling divas will be armed with brushes, highlighter, and plenty of beauty tips to last you through the New Year. Enjoy bubbles and tasty treats from Nikkolette's Macaron's between winged eyeliner lessons and last minute gift shopping. 10 percent of net profits from the event will be donated back to The Aliveness Project.
NEW YORK (AP) — The Fox network says it has picked up “Showtime at the Apollo” as a one-hour weekly series set to debut next season. The show will feature as its host Steve Harvey, who presided over two “Apollo” specials earlier this season.
Performers on those specials included John Legend, Ja Rule, Doug E. Fresh, Chaka Khan and Flo Rida.
Along with more guest stars, the upcoming series will feature elements from the Apollo’s legendary Amateur Night, the live talent competition now in its 82nd year.
The Apollo Theater launched the careers of legendary artists including James Brown, Stevie Wonder, Lauryn Hill and The Jackson Five.
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) – A man who allegedly shot another man in the head was taken into custody five months after the shooting.
Layfierre Mitchell, 47, allegedly shot a man in the head in the 1700 block of Bolling Avenue on March 22.
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The victim was taken to University of Louisville Hospital for treatment.
Mitchell was booked into Louisville Metro Department of Corrections on Aug. 11 and charged with assault.
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Seriously in LOVE with Tim + Faith, and their new song is by far my favorite. The adorable couple not only dropped their new tune today, but also announced the release date for their first ever duet album, titled The Rest of Our Life, out Nov 11th READ MORE
The country duo will bring their Soul2Soul tour to the BB&T center Oct. 19th. Register to win your tickets online now, or listen to win next weekend Oct 14th-15th.
Baku. 10 May. REPORT.AZ/ Australian's oldest scientist David Gudell dies after flying to Switzerland to end his life at the age of 104.
Report informs citing the ABC channel of Austria, before euthanasia, he gathered journalists and held a press conference..
D. Gudell said that he was tired of waiting for his death and person should be free to choose the time of his death. "I have been blind for the past six years and now I do not want to continue my life and I am happy that I have the chance to finish it."
Notably, in Australia, the procedure of euthanasia is prohibited except the cases of deadly deases. For this reason, the volunteers collected $ 15,000 for D. Guilléne to go to Switzerland and make an euthanasia.
Additionally, D. Gudell worked in the field of ecology and botany. He is the author of more than hundred scientific articles. Over the past 20 years, he has been actively fighting for the legalization of euthanasia in Australia.
BEIJING (Reuters) - Newly elected People’s Bank of China Governor Yi Gang said on Monday that the most important task is to implement prudent monetary policy, while at the same time pushing forward financial reform and opening.
FILE PHOTO: People's Bank of China Deputy Governor Yi Gang attends a conference during the 2016 IIF G20 Conference at the financial district of Pudong in Shanghai, China, February 25, 2016. REUTERS/Aly Song
China should keep the financial sector stable, Yi told reporters on Monday morning.
Yi, a former vice central bank governor, was voted to take over the helm at the PBOC on Monday morning.
Actor William Christopher, best known for his role on the legendary television series M*A*S*H passed away Saturday at the age of 84. Christopher had been battling cancer, specifically non-lung small cell carcinoma, and died peacefully with his wife at his side.
When news broke of Christopher’s death, his former M*A*S*H costar Alan Alda, who portrayed Captain Hawkeye Pierce, tweeted a sweet message in tribute to his friend:
His pals from #MASH miss Bill powerfully. His kind strength, his grace and gentle humor weren't acted. They were Bill. ❤️#WilliamChristopher — Alan Alda (@alanalda) January 1, 2017
In December 2015, Wayne Rogers, who played Trapper John on the series, passed away from pneumonia.
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MEXICO CITY, Oct 6 (Reuters) - A Mexican military helicopter crashed on Friday in the northern state of Durango, seriously injuring one military member aboard and likely killing seven others, the defense ministry said in a statement.
The helicopter, a Bell 412 model, crashed 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) northeast of the town of El Salto in the mountainous state of Durango during a training flight.
The one survivor was in grave condition in hospital, while authorities are searching for the bodies of seven other military members which were presumed to be among the remains of the aircraft.
The northern state of Durango borders Sinaloa state, home of the Sinaloa drug cartel. Military authorities are investigating what happened to the helicopter, the ministry said. (Reporting by Lizbeth Diaz; Writing by Christine Murray; Editing by Andrew Hay)
ALEXANDRIA, La. — Darian Dixon and Jalan West scored 14 points apiece and Northwestern State used a balanced attack to defeat D-III Louisiana College 88-58 on Saturday.
Larry Owens and Ishmael Lane added 13 points apiece for the Demons (3-5) with Lane grabbing 10 rebounds. West, who hit four 3-pointers, had nine assists.
Taylan Grogan had 15 points for the Wildcats, who used the game as an exhibition.
Northwestern State dominated this friendly rivalry that dates back to the 1914-15 seasons, even though they have played at different levels for almost 50 years. The Demons dominated the boards 46-27 with 16 coming on the offensive end. That led to 12 second-chance points and a 46-22 advantage on points in the paint. Louisiana had 22 turnovers that Northwestern State turned into 20 points.
After the Wildcats scored the first bucket, C.J. Jones and West hit 3-pointers to start a 9-0 run and the Demons steadily pulled away.
Ballet Midwest's 40th season concludes this weekend with three performances of "Swan Lake," which will be the last for founder Barbara Ebert, who is retiring. "I love this company dearly," Lacee Ebert said.
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GRAND HAVEN, Mich -- A month ago it did not look like Grand Haven would be playing baseball well into June, but winners of 17 of its last 21 games the Buccaneers will meet Northville at 9 a.m. Thursday in a division 1 state semifinal game.
Grand Haven (24-15) finished in 4th place in the OK Red but have run off win over West Ottawa, Byron Center, Grandville and Saginaw Heritage in the state tournament so far.
Prior to this season no Buccaneer team had ever won a regional championship.
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This is one of six community hubs in Torfaen, run as part of Age Concern Torfaen's Friends For Life befriending project. These are lunch clubs that also offer activities, such as card and board games, IT classes, arts & crafts, singalongs, knitting groups, pamper days, reading groups, guest speakers, cake decorating and summer trips. People aged 50 and over generally are welcome to attend, including those in the early stages of dementia.
DOUGLAS COUNTY ¬— A Kansas police officer was injured in an firearms training accident Monday in Douglas County.
Just before 3p.m., the Lawrence police officer suffered a gunshot wound to the leg during firearms training at the Fraternal Order of
Police Lodge #2, 768 E 661 Diagonal Road, according to a media release.
The officer was transported to an area hospital for treatment. Preliminary information indicates the injury occurred when equipment became entangled inside the trigger guard causing the firearm to discharge. The officer has been with the department for 2 years. Authorities did not release the officer’s name.
Held by a pair of tweezers, one of thousands of mosquitos trapped by Los Angeles County Vector Control officers at their lab in Lakewood where they are catagorized and shipped to a lab at UC Davis to be tested for West Nile Virus on 07/27/2004. (Photo by Bob Chamberlin/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
Dallas County Health and Human Services says mosquitoes trapped in Irving have tested positive for West Nile virus.
The insects were trapped in the 7-5-0-6-2 ZIP code and are the first positive samples of West Nile virus in Dallas County this season.
There have been no human cases of West Nile virus reported this season and no spraying of adulticide has been announced in response to the positive sample
U.S. President Donald Trump knew for weeks that national security adviser Michael Flynn had misled the White House about his contacts with Russia but did not immediately force him out, an administration spokesman said on Tuesday. Senators John Cornyn , John Barrasso and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell , speak during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., February 14, 2017.
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CUTCHOGUE, N.Y. (AP)  The New York State Liquor Authority has suspended the license of a Long Island winery where officials say drunken patrons have engaged in public sex, brawls and other rowdy behavior.
SLA officials on Thursday said Vineyard 48 in Cutchogue (kuht-CHAWG') had a "disturbing record" of repeatedly serving extremely intoxicated customers to the point where it strained local police services and caused "havoc" on neighbors.
The liquor license suspension comes after neighbors told police on Sept. 30 that two people were having sex on vineyard property in full view of the neighbor's backyard. SLA officials say police had to return to the vineyard later that day to break up a fight that broke out among a drunk and disorderly group of 400 people.
The vineyard's lawyer says the allegations are untrue and exaggerated.
Dinwiddie scored 23 points (9-19 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 3-5 FT) while adding nine assists and seven rebounds in 32 minutes during Friday's 102-99 loss to the Lakers.
His offense remains inconsistent, but Dinwiddie has scored 20 or more points in three of the last seven games, averaging 15.9 points, 6.4 assists, 3.4 boards and 1.7 three-pointers over that stretch. Until D'Angelo Russell demonstrates that he's ready to take on a larger role for the Nets, Dinwiddie's minutes and spot in the starting five should be secure.
Ex-housing chief gets prison term for stealing grant money
ASBURY PARK, N.J. (AP) — The former executive director of a housing authority at the New Jersey shore is headed to prison for diverting more than $90,000 in state grant money so he could give himself unauthorized raises.
Mark Holmes Sr. received a five-year sentence Friday and must pay $35,000 in restitution. The 56-year-old Lawrence Township man had pleaded guilty in January to theft.
Monmouth County prosecutors say Holmes took the money while leading the Asbury Park Housing Authority from December 2008 to June 2011.
The grant money was intended to be spent on computer training and other skills programs for public housing residents in Asbury Park. But authorities say Holmes created a corporation where he funneled some of the funds to give himself a $50,000 salary increase without board approval.
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NEW YORK - Fifth Harmony is going on "hiatus."
The girl group announced Monday on Twitter that Ally Brooke, Normani Kordei, Dinah Jane and Lauren Jauregui will pursue "solo endeavours." The group says the break will allow them "to gain new experiences, strengths and perspectives that we can bring back to our Fifth Harmony family."
The group says it will perform remaining 2018 shows.
Camila Cabello left the group in 2016.
The singers auditioned as solo artists on "The X Factor" in 2012, but they were formed into a group and finished third in the competition.
Fifth Harmony released their debut album "Reflection" in 2015. They released their third album "Fifth Harmony" in 2017
The World Bank is out with its latest China Economic Update on Thursday, with the key highlights found below. The bank leaves its estimate for China GDP growth unchanged at 6.5% for 2018 and expects growth slowing to 6.3% in 2019. Sees drags from tighter policy and trade ‘moderation’. Sees gradual growth slowdown still.
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In an exclusive statement to “Sharjah 24”, Brigadier Ali Saif Al Nadas said that the Sharjah Police is a strategic partner with the Sharjah Labour Standard Development Authority.
Al Nadas added that Sharjah Police works to exert all the efforts to support such events and makes them a big success.
Survey: Economists' outlook is sunny but not due to tax cuts
WASHINGTON (AP) — America's business economists are sketching a bright picture for the coming months, with a survey finding that more of their companies foresee rising sales and expect to continue hiring and raising pay.
At the same time, nearly two-thirds of respondents in the latest survey by the National Association for Business Economics say President Donald Trump's tax cuts, which were promoted as likely to spur hiring and investment, haven't affected their plans.
The survey appears to suggest instead that the economy's momentum is being driven primarily by solid growth worldwide and by the nearly nine-year-old U.S. expansion from the depths of the Great Recession. With the nation's unemployment rate at a 17-year low of 4.1 percent, more companies face pressure to raise wages because there are fewer workers available to hire.
IT firm Persistent Systems has reported a rise of 1.3 percent in its net profit at Rs 73.71 crore in the quarter ended March of 2017-18. Revenues during the quarter grew by 3.5 percent from a year ago to Rs 752.55 crore, the company said in a release.
For the full year 2017-18, the profit was up by 7.2 percent at Rs 323.09 crore and the revenues increased by 5.4 percent from a year ago to Rs 3,033.70 crore during the fiscal ended March 2018.
Leaked audio has revealed Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull launching into a satirical tirade impersonating US President Donald Trump at the Parliament Houses' Mid-Winter Ball last night.
9 NEWS political editor Laurie Oakes decided to release the off-the-record speech Mr Turnbull made to Canberra's press gallery, where Turnbull made fun of his meeting with Mr Trump.
"The Donald and I, we are winning and winning in the polls. We are winning so much. We are winning like we have never won before."
"We are winning in the polls. We are, not the fake polls. They're the ones we're not winning in. We're winning in the real polls. You know, the online polls," Mr Turnbull said to the laughing crowd.
He even touched on the sensitive topic of alleged collusion between the Trump administration and Russia before the election.
"They are so easy to win, I have this Russian guy."
Examining How Justice Kennedy's Successor Could Play A Role In Voting Rights Noel King talks to Richard Hansen, a law professor at the University of California, Irvine, about how retiring Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy's successor may affect voting rights.
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Cape Town - South African Olympic swimmer Cameron van der Burgh wed his beautiful bride, Nefeli Valakelis, in Greece and the photos are breathtaking.
The wedding took place at the elegant Kitma 48, with beautiful views of the oceans. Friends and family have been sharing photos of the couple's nuptials on social media, and we're blown away.
World record holder, Cameron, popped the question to his long-term girlfriend in Switzerland in 2016.
The ceremony will broadcast on the SABC3 lifestyle programme Top Billing.
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Milwaukee man dies in car crash, fire after shot fired
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Authorities say a 43-year-old Milwaukee man has died after his car crashed into a tree and started on fire following a shooting.
Police say the man was driving when someone fired a shot from another vehicle. The victim crashed and died from his injuries. Police are treating his death as a homicide.
A 38-year-old man who was a passenger in the victim's car suffered serious injuries and was taken to a hospital. His injuries are not life-threatening.
Investigators say the victim was involved in an earlier altercation. Police are looking for suspects.
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Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney misses training ahead of Thursday's Europa League tie against Saint-Etienne.
Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney was absent from training on Wednesday ahead of tomorrow's Europa League last-32 tie against Saint-Etienne at Old Trafford.
The England skipper made the bench for United's 2-0 win over Watford after missing their 3-0 triumph over Leicester City the previous week.
Rooney has struggled for starts this season, making just eight in the Premier League, and he has not been named in Jose Mourinho's first XI since mid-January.
The 31-year-old appears to be a doubt for Thursday's first leg after he missed today's training session, while Michael Carrick was also not involved, according to The Mirror.
Phil Jones was another absentee as he continues to nurse a hamstring problem.
A student’s defense lawyer says hazing rituals at an Omaha fraternity share the blame for his attack on another student.
The Omaha World-Herald reports that 20-year-old Christopher Wheeler is charged with second-degree assault and weapon use on a female Creighton University student in February 2017.
Steve Lefler, Wheeler’s attorney, acknowledged that Wheeler slashed the woman’s neck with a knife. Lefler is seeking to include testimony regarding Phi Kappa Psi fraternity’s hazing practices to illustrate how hazing influenced his client’s actions.
Prosecutors have objected to the hazing defense, citing state law that says intoxication isn’t a defense for criminal conduct.
Lefler argues that intoxication can be a defense if the defendant didn’t voluntarily get drunk.
Fraternity officials have denied any wrongdoing.
Wheeler is scheduled to go on trial in April.
Bill Murray is one of those Hollywood actors we all know and love. From his work in "Saturday Night Live" to "Ghostbusters" to "Isle of Dogs," Bill has entertained audiences for decades. In celebration of the 20th anniversary of his film "Wild Things," which hit theaters on March 20, 1998, Wonderwall.com is counting down our favorite Bill flicks. Keep reading to see which movies made the list!
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Loyola fans sign petition to get Sister Jean on 'The Ellen Show'
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Sister Jean Dolores-Schmidt has always been a campuswide celebrity at Loyola. But now with the men's basketball team making its first Sweet Sixteen berth since 1985, the 98-year-old basketball-loving nun's stardom has grown to what she would call "international" status.
With all the attention Sister Jean has received, Loyola sophomore Tanea Crawford decided it's time to get the nation's March Madness darlin' on The Ellen DeGeneres Show.
Crawford created an online petition on Change.org shortly after Loyola upset third-seeded Tennessee in the second round of the NCAA Tournament Saturday.
The original goal of 500 was met within the first 24 hours.
The petition has more than 1,600 times names of Monday morning, and its popularity and circulation is rapidly increasing.
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A Michigan man wound up $1 million richer after a canceled flight led him to purchase a lottery ticket.
Paul Kuharevicz, 56, bought the life-changing Mega Millions ticket at a local convenience store after his flight home to Muskegon was canceled.
“I was on my way home from a business trip and my flight out of O’Hare was canceled, so I rented a car and drove home,” Kuharevicz said. “When I got home, I realized I had left my bike at work and went to pick it up. On my way there, I stopped at Ladd’s and bought a ticket.”
The next day Kuharevicz learned he had won the $1 million prize after receiving a text from his son saying that a winning ticket had been sold at Ladd’s.
Kuharevicz said he planned to use the windfall to pay off his home, buy a new bicycle, invest and pay off a longstanding promise he made to his wife.
“I’ve always told my wife if I win the Lottery then she can retire,” he said. “She’s been a teacher for 28 years, but next year will be her last year teaching.”
Opponents of the coal-fired power plant project in Krabi province were told by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha to not come to Bangkok to hold a protest, but to wait for a decision from the Energy Ministry about the project on Friday.
The prime minister, said an informed source, didn’t want the protesters to hold a protest in Bangkok because they would risk defying the law if they do not obtain a permit from authorities concerned in advance.
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In the latest edition of Minute at the Movies, Todd James reviews “Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool” and “Call Me By Your Name.”
There were more than 30,000 vehicle break-ins last year in San Francisco.
The San Francisco Police Department says its new strategy to fight vehicle break-ins is working.
The department released a new report Monday that says the record high numbers of break-ins last year are going down. The department's report says citywide in January, vehicle burglaries fell by 31 percent, compared to January of last year.
The reason, police say, is because the department started educating people about the problem and increased its foot patrols.
"Any time you have more officers on patrol, out on foot, it's a higher visibility, knowing they could get caught," police spokeswoman Officer Giselle Linnhane said about car burglars.
There were more than 30,000 car break-ins in San Francisco last year.
Humboldt County Correctional facility officials in Eureka, California released surveillance video showing an attack by inmates on a deputy inside the maximum security jail on Wednesday, August 9, 2017. In the video, the deputy is conducting routine cell checks on the second tier when he is lured into a cell which housed two inmates. During the assault, the deputy was able to alert other correctional deputies of the assault in progress. The fight lasted for about 34 seconds until backup arrived.
Rich Bosch purchased this 2009 Saturn Aura with 100,000 km (62,137 miles) and after driving it for another 250,000 km (155,342 miles) the six-speed CVT transmission started to have issues. The best solution was to swap it along with the 2.4 L LE5 Ecotec inline-four and interior from a 2009-2010 Aura with fewer miles. Watch as Rich and his team completes the project in a weekend.
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Representatives for Dick Clark Productions hit back at claims they sabotaged Mariah Carey’s New Year’s Eve performance in Times Square, calling the accusations ‘defamatory, outrageous and frankly absurd’.
Mariah Carey blamed her train wreck performance on executives hungry for ratings, according to a report from TMZ.
Before the nightmare performance Mariah repeatedly told producers and stage managers at Dick Clark Productions that her ‘inner ears’ – the concealed earpieces that relay the audience’s sound back to her – weren’t working, insiders told DailyMail.com.
According to the same sources the star was assured by production staff that ‘it would be fine once she was on stage’.
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A settlement conference and bail review has been scheduled for a former Shaftsbury man found guilty in 2014 of three felony counts of lewd and lascivious conduct with a child, following a state Supreme Court decision last month that overturned his conviction. The Supreme Court tossed the conviction of Lamar Scales, 42, while finding that the prosecution had used improper tactics during his jury trial in September 2014.
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SHEFFILED LAKE, Ohio– The Sheffield Lake Police Department is working to identify the woman its says broke into an elementary school.
On Monday, investigators released a photo of a woman, who appears to be wrapped in a blanket. The suspect is accused of breaking and entering at Knollwood Elementary School at about 4 a.m. Sunday.
Anyone with information on the suspect’s identity is asked to call the police department at 440-949-7131.
White House press secretary Sarah Sanders says President Trump is not defending Roseanne Barr's comments with his response, but is instead pointing out the "hypocrisy" of the media.
Plans for up to 40 dwellings on land in Bicker have been submitted to Boston Borough Council.
The outline application, submitted by Mr and Mrs G. Barkwith, are for land to the east of St Swithins Close in the village.
In a statement submitted to the authority the applicants say the outline planning proposal will ‘address housing need within the district and provides needed family housing by providing modern, stylish, energy efficient homes at a price local people can afford’.
They say the development could have a ‘genuine prospect of evolving as an integral component of Bicker in years to come’.
For more information search the council’s planning portal for B/16/0463.
4 Reasons I’ll Never Invest in Bitcoin (and You Shouldn’t Either)
Chances are, you’ll have a hard time finding an investment that’s outperformed marijuana stocks, unless you’ve been keeping your eye on the digital cryptocurrency bitcoin. Since late March, bitcoin has risen from around $900 to, at one point, north of $3,000.
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× Armed party reportedly inside St. Francis Hospital
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — WREG has a crew headed to St. Francis Hospital.
According to police they received a 911 call saying someone was inside the hospital with a weapon.
The hospital has been put on lockdown.
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YPSILANTI, MI - Police are looking for a missing 13-year-old who could be in danger.
Raya Jones was reported missing about 3 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 31, according to the Ypsilanti Police Department.
She was reported to have possibly run away from her home in the 300 block of Worden Street in Ypsilanti, police said.
However, further investigation has led them to believe she may have been coerced or manipulated.
Ypsilanti police Lt. Deric Gress said Raya's guardian believes someone may be threatening harm to the girl's family if she doesn't go to Detroit.
She's been found in Detroit before, but her current location is unknown.
Detroit police and federal agencies have been alerted.
Raya was last seen wearing a pink coat.
Those with information on Raya's whereabouts are asked to contact Gress at 734-482-9847 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP.
Authorities are searching for a 13-year-old Sacramento boy first reported missing early Tuesday afternoon.
Police say Josiah March was last seen around 1:30 p.m. in the 800 block of San Juan Road. March is described as being 5’2” tall with a thin build. A clothing description was not given.
If you have any information regarding his whereabouts, you are asked to call 911 immediately.
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Ballentine hasn't been practicing during training camp due to left knee discomfort, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Ballentine suffered a knee injury back in 2014 and has battled injuries in subsequent seasons, limiting him to just four games combined in 2015 and 2016. This latest injury further complicates his chances of earning regular snaps in the defensive backfield heading into the upcoming campaign.
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Descendants of the Highland Clearances evictees are to buy land back from Duke of Sutherland's family.
A community group has secured funding to purchase 3,000 acres of land around Helmsdale.
The land was offered for sale by the Sutherland family, whose ancestor instigated the brutal clearances in the early 1800s.
HARRISON TOWNSHIP — A high school softball coach in Macomb County is being accused of sending sexual messages to a 15-year-old female player via social media, according to authorities. Jared Harris, 23, of Fraser, was the junior varsity softball coach at Anchor Bay High School. Harris and the rest of the team were part of a group chat on a social messaging application, but he started to send private messages to a 15-year-old player, police said.
Harris is accused of making sexual comments and sending pictures of himself in private messages to the girl, which began about a month ago, police said.
Macomb County detectives investigated the case, searched several social media accounts and forwarded their findings to prosecutors. A warrant was issued for Harris on one count of accosting a child for immoral purposes and one count of using a computer to commit a crime.
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Hechavarria will make $5.9 million in 2018 after winning his arbitration case, Bob Nightengale of USA Today Sports reports.
The Rays came in at $5.35 million and will be forced to cough up a little extra money to their shortstop during this upcoming campaign. In 2017, he slashed .261/.289/.406 with eight home runs and 30 RBI split between Tampa Bay and Miami.
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The Russian military has reportedly accepted thatThe update on the trials of the missile comes from a source in the defense industry cited by TASS news agency. Almaz-Antey, the producer of the S-400 system, declined to comment on the news.according to open source data.There are conflicting reports about whether the missile is capable of engaging high-altitude targets, with some sources claiming it may have maximum altitude of 185km while others saying it is designed with a conservative ceiling of 30km.The first successful test of the 40N6E was reported in 2015. The S-400 is currently the backbone of Russia's long-range air defense architecture. The Russian military has been in the process of replacing older S-300 variant with the newer system since 2007. The older missiles that the S-400 can fire has a range of up to 250 km.
The American Red Cross is urging eligible donors to give blood this summer for hospital patients in need and offers three easy steps people can take to help save lives.
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Two people have been arrested over two alleged assaults in one night in Llanelli.
Police are now appealing for information following two assaults on Saturday, December 9, that they believe are connected.
The first took place in the Apple Tree pub on Station Road at 9.40pm.
The second occurred on the junction of Ropewalk Road and School Road in Morfa less than an hour later, at 10.30pm.
As a result of the second incident, a 21-year-old man has been left with cuts and bruises.
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A Dyfed-Powys Police spokeswoman said: “Police believe the two incidents are connected and have arrested two people - a 30-year-old man and a 21-year-old woman - on suspicion of causing actual bodily harm.
“They have been released under investigation while further enquiries are carried out.”
If you have any information that could help police, get in touch by calling 101.
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A man is in custody after a homemade pipe bomb was allegedly found at a home in Shepherd.San Jacinto Sheriff's deputies said they were called to a home on East Post Oak around 8pm last night.When they arrived at the residence, they found an explosive device and called for a bomb squad.The bomb squad was able to detonate the object.All we know at this time is that a man was taken into custody at the residence.It was not immediately clear who called deputies to the home.We're following this story on Eyewitness News. Watch for updates on air, online and on our mobile news app.
Capstone Rural Health Center, in partnership with the Gorgas chapter of the Alabama Power Service Organization , is now collecting donations for its fourth annual Back2School Supply Drive. Shannon Williamson, outreach and enrollment coordinator at Capstone's Parrish location, said they're in need of loose leaf paper, spiral notebooks, pencils, crayons, glue sticks and scissors for students, as well as monetary donations to purchase supplies.
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Reynolds was sent to Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.
Reynolds had been up since early April, appearing in 10 games but making just one start. He had just one hit in 13 plate appearances. Adrian Sanchez will take his role as a utility infielder on the major-league roster.
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(AMP) — Apple has shown off more emoji characters coming to iOS in the future 11.1 update.
The characters are part of Unicode 10, which added 56 new emoji.
The update will include more emotive smiley faces, gender-neutral characters, clothing options, food types, animals, mythical creatures and more.
iOS 11.1 will also include characters announced on World Emoji Day like Woman with Headscarf, Bearded Person, Breastfeeding, Zombie, Person in Lotus Position and new food items such as Sandwich and Coconut. Also included in the update is the Love-You Gesture, designed after the “I love you” hand sign in American Sign Language.
The new emoji will debut next week’s developer and public beta previous of iOS 11.1, and will be available in upcoming software updates for iOS, macOS and watchOS.
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CHARLESTON -- Kenli Nettles (AL-AH) and DaeLin Switzer (St. Teresa) will go head to head for three state titles Saturday after advancing in the high jump and both hurdles events.
Nettles also qualified in the triple jump and Switzer advanced in the 200. Switzer, the reigning back-to-back high jump champion, clocked in with the fastest overall time in the 300-meter low hurdles (44.93). Nettles was the fastest in the 100-meter high hurdles (15.08).
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NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. – The trapeze-artist wife of daredevil Nik Wallenda says she’ll be tethered to a helicopter when she hangs from the aircraft by her teeth as it flies over Niagara Falls.
Erendira Wallenda discussed her plans for the stunt during a news conference Wednesday morning on the American side of the Falls.
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Wallenda’s stunt is planned for Thursday, the fifth anniversary of her husband’s televised tightrope walk from the New York side of Niagara Falls into Canada.
Wallenda says she plans to hold on by her teeth and her toes while on a Hula Hoop-type device suspended from the helicopter as it flies above the Falls.
Five members of the famed Wallenda circus troupe fell from a high-wire in Sarasota, Fla., in February while practicing an eight-person pyramid. Everyone survived.
Duiske College, Scoil Mhuire gan Smál and the Boy’s National School in Graignamanagh have joined forces and are working together on an exciting project, with the aim of promoting science.
The initiative kicked off recently with a visit by pupils and teachers from the three schools to the W5 Science Centre in Belfast. One of the highlights of the visit was an opportunity by all pupils to participate in a Technology Trials Workshop.
The aim was to develop teamwork and problem solving skills. Using K’NEX pupils worked in teams to design and construct a racing buggy.
After testing and adjustments were complete, a race was held to find the ultimate machine. Pupils found this exercise both enjoyable and educational.
Science activities are planned over the next few weeks and the project will culminate with a ‘Science Roadshow’, which will take place in Duiske College during National Science Week, which runs from November 12-19.
Willie Nelson cut short his concert in Salt Lake City on Sunday night after experiencing shortness of breath, according to Billboard.
In a tweet, Nelson blamed the venue’s high elevation (and not his decades’ worth of marijuana smoking). Though he was taken to a local hospital for evaluation, the 84-year-old country singer assured fans he was fine, writing, “I am feeling better now & headed for lower ground.”
This is Willie I am sorry to have to cut the SLC show short tonight The altitude got to me I am feeling better now & headed for lower ground — Willie Nelson (@WillieNelson) August 14, 2017
Nelson is on tour in support of his latest album, God’s Problem Child, which arrived back in April. The album contains a track called “Still Not Dead”, which seems like an appropriate way to end this article.
Tropical Depression 8 is expected to pass several hundred miles east of Jacksonville early this week, which will mean scattered to numerous storms for the Ocala area, according to the National Weather Service.Locally, heavy rainfall is expected, while strong storms with gusty winds and excessive lightning will be possible. Daily highs are expected to range in low 90s.On Monday, with a 50 percent chance of precipitation, showers and thunderstorms are likely today. Otherwise, [...]
Patrick Harvie, co-leader of the Scottish Greens, hit out at the reception of the new Royal baby
When the Scottish Parliament congratulated the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the birth of their third child, Patrick Harvie tabled an amendment to the motion, which said that 30 per cent of other newborns born on the same day would be born into poverty.
He suggested that “the scandalous level of poverty and inequality” is being fuelled by the “politicians and media outlets” who “fetish privilege and fawn over those who enjoy it”.
Mr Harvie went on to argue that he was just “pointing out the context” of the birth of the yet-unnamed prince, while Ross Greer, another Green MSP, called the intervention a “truth bomb”.
But Alexander Stewart, a Scottish Tory MSP, said: “This is a bitter amendment rooted in nastiness and brought about by a chip on his shoulder. Most people in Scotland would be appalled at the toxic tone he's adopted."
Britain faces travel chaos this morning as the weekend’s snowfall turns to ice.
Yellow weather warnings for ice have been issued across Scotland, Northern Ireland and parts of central England, with temperatures on Monday night expected to drop as low as -15C.
Calgary EMS confirmed a man in his 30s is in serious, potentially life-threatening condition after a shooting in the community of Pineridge.
Paramedics said the man was taken to the hospital with a single gunshot wound to his back.
It is believed the incident occurred in the 100 block of Pine Hill Place N.E. just after 8:30 p.m. Sunday.
Calgary Police told Global News late Sunday the shooting did occur inside a home.
At 10:40 p.m. police said they were still interviewing witnesses as well as the victim, and at that time had not taken anyone into custody.
No other details are known at this time.
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A teenager has been arrested in connection with an alleged robbery in Hartlepool.
Police say they are investigating an incident which is alleged to have taken place at Lifestyle Express, on Rossmere Way, on Sunday afternoon.
A Cleveland Police spokesman said: “We were called to a report of an alleged robbery at 4.30pm yesterday at Lifestyle Express, on Rossmere Way.
“An 18-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of robbery in connection with the alleged robbery.
“Inquiries are ongoing.”
BOSTON (WWLP) – First Quarter Revenue collections came in $124 million above the benchmark for this fiscal year, giving lawmakers some hope as they try to restore spending that was cut from the budget by Governor Charlie Baker.
According to the Massachusetts Department of Revenue, September revenue collections totaled just above $2.8 billion.
This puts the state $135 million above the monthly benchmark and nearly $100 million above September 2016 collections.
This comes at a time when lawmakers are moving forward to override Gov. Baker’s line item vetoes for this year’s state budget.
State Rep. Antonio Cabral told 22News that “Based on these numbers, I think going forward the prospect of the revenue continuing to grow according to the benchmark looks promising.”
September is the fourth-largest revenue month of the year according to the Department of Revenue.
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IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Longtime NBC journalist Tom Brokaw has donated thousands of documents spanning his career to the University of Iowa, and they're now available to the public.
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The collection includes a notebook with interview questions for Soviet Union leader Mikhail Gorbachev and press badges from Saudi Arabia and the 1992 Republican National Convention.
Some of the donated photographs show Brokaw standing in front of plumes of smoke in New York on Sept. 11.
Graduate Assistant Elizabeth Riordan says the collection shows 50 years of the biggest global news stories as seen through the eyes of one reporter.
Brokaw spent his freshman year at the university, which gave him an honorary doctorate in 2010.
The Iowa City Press-Citizen reports that the items were made available to the public on Thursday at the university's Main Library.
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YOUNGSTOWN — Jury selection is underway in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court for a man accused of a murder just days after he was released from prison in another shooting.
Jermaine Bunn, 40, is on trial before Judge John Durkin on charges of aggravated murder, felonious assault and being a felon in possession of a firearm for the April 3, 2016, murder of 30-year-old Michael Pete during a party at a home on East Evergreen Avenue.
Bunn is acting as his own attorney on the case.
Bunn had been released from prison just 48 hours before he is accused of shooting Pete. Bunn was wounded in the face during the same shooting in an exchange of gunfire, police said.
WYOMING, Ohio (AP) — The father of an American college student who was imprisoned in North Korea and was returned to his home state of Ohio in a coma says the family is “adjusting to a different reality.”
Fred Warmbier told Fox News’ Tucker Carlson on Wednesday that his son, Otto, was “terrorized and brutalized” during his 17-month detention and has been in a coma for more than a year.
The father says that he and his wife, Cindy, only learned of their son’s condition last week.
The 22-year-old University of Virginia student was medically evacuated from North Korea and arrived in Cincinnati late Tuesday. He was then taken by ambulance to a hospital.
A hospital spokeswoman has not provided an update on his condition, but says his parents plan to hold a Thursday morning news conference.
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Shimla, June 15 (IANS) A mild earthquake hit Himachal Pradesh’s Chamba region, which saw quake for three consecutive days last month, a weather official said on Thursday.
“An earthquake measuring 3.1 on the Richter scale was recorded at 11.26 p.m. last night (Wednesday),” local Meteorological Office Director Manmohan Singh told IANS.
No loss of life or damage to property was reported.
Singh said the epicentre of the quake was Chamba region, bordering Jammu and Kashmir.
Six mild quakes hit Chamba for three days simultaneously from May 19, two on each day, triggering panic among the people.
Himachal Pradesh had suffered the most devastating earthquake in 1905 in the Kangra valley, killing more than 20,000 people.
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In celebration of National Poetry Month, the Bangor Public Library will host this year's 15th annual POETS/SPEAK! on Thursday, April 27 from 4:30-8 p.m. A key collaborator and co-sponsor for the popular event is the University of Maine Department of English. POETS/SPEAK! is one of the largest free poetry festivals in Maine, and this year's event celebrates "Origins: Roots & Sources" in conjunction with the library's month-long Smithsonian exhibit on "Human Origins."
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PARIS — Henri Michel, who played for France at the World Cup and later coached the team to the semifinals at the 1986 tournament, has died. He was 70.
France’s Professional Footballers Association wrote on Twitter that Michel died Tuesday morning.
Michel was an accomplished midfielder who played almost his entire career at Nantes and helped the club win three French league titles. He played 58 times for France, including two games at the 1978 World Cup in Argentina.
In 1986, Michel coached the France team to the semifinals in Mexico. The team included his former teammates Michel Platini, Patrick Battiston and Dominique Rocheteau. France lost to West Germany, and then beat Belgium in the third-place game.
Michel later coached several African national teams, including Ivory Coast at the 2006 World Cup.
President Muhammadu Buhari has asked Nigerians to get their permanent voters cardsand vote into office, the politicians they want to rule them.
The President also said he will approve a new law to reduce the age limit for political office seekers, raising the prospect of younger candidates at next year’s general election.
This he disclosed this in his democracy day speech to mark the country’s 19th year of unbroken democratic rule and the 3rd Anniversary of his administration.
The ‘Not Too Young To Run’ bill has been passed by the Senate and the House of Representatives, and received the constitutionally required approval of two-thirds of state legislatures.
It now only requires presidential assent. The bill seeks to reduce the minimum age for presidential aspirants from 40 to 35, and state governorship and senatorial aspirants from 35 to 30.
If approved by the president the minimum age for state assembly members will now be 25.
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Rebel factions in the Qalamoun area north of Damascus surrendered weapons to the Syrian authorities following an evacuation deal, pro-government media said on April 22.
The weapons include tanks, missiles systems, and guns, pro-opposition media said.
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AST ROCHESTER, New York - Graveside services were held in Rochester, New York in the Bluebird Meadow at the White Haven Memorial Park, on June 7 for Marcia Tancreti Fallon, who passed away at her home in East Rochester, New York on June 1 with her loving husband Charles by her side. A celebration of life service will be held on July 30, at 1:30 p.m., at the Hartland Recreation area, Hartland Three Corners.
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Smart provided nine points (3-9 FG, 3-7 3Pt), six assists, two rebounds and one steal across 31 minutes in Sunday's Game 1 106-102 loss to the Bulls.
Smart's contributions were unable to prevent the Bulls bench from outscoring Boston's reserves 35 to 22. Smart's late game turnover helped sealed the win for Chicago, when the guard's outlet pass to Jae Crowder bounced off Crowder's shoulder with under a minute remaining. The C's hope to turn the series around Tuesday night at home versus the Bulls.
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Police said they have made an arrest in a deadly stabbing.
The stabbing took place on Virginia Drive on Saturday after police said an altercation between two men escalated.
The victim was airlifted to Greenville Memorial Hospital and later succumbed to injuries during surgery. He was identified as 36-year-old Willie J. Bell of Abbeville.
Police said Shi-Heme Raquan Price, 20, was identified as the suspect and arrested.
Price was charged with murder and possession of a weapon.
Police said it's not clear how Bell and Price knew each other.
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LAS VEGAS (AP) — Las Vegas police say O.J. Simpson has formally registered at local police headquarters in accordance with his release from a Nevada prison last weekend after serving nine years for armed robbery.
Police spokesman Larry Hadfield said in a statement late Thursday Simpson came to police headquarters earlier in the day and registered "in accordance with the law."
It wasn't immediately clear which law required Simpson to register with Las Vegas police. Hadfield referred questions to the state parole board, which didn't immediately provide an answer.
The conditions of his parole dictate he report to his state parole officer on a monthly basis and obtain permission from the Nevada Division of Parole and Probation when he changes his residence.
Division Capt. Shawn Arruti said earlier Simpson plans to live at a home in the Las Vegas area.
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A school in Farnborough had to be evacuated on Tuesday (June 13) after a small fire broke out.
Guillemont Junior School, in Sandy Lane, was evacuated after a laptop caught fire shortly before 1.30pm.
A spokesman for Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service confirmed that a crew from Rushmoor fire station responded.
However, firefighters arrived to find that headteacher Denis Foster had already put out the fire with an extinguisher.
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The fire crew were at the school for around 20 minutes, using a special fan to clear smoke from the building.
The spokesman confirmed there were no injuries reported following the incident, and no damage to the building.
Rushmoor fire station praised staff at the school for their quick thinking, tweeting that they had carried out a "great full evacuation".
SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. (AP) — A western Nebraska zoo is getting ready to display two orphaned bear cubs from Wyoming.
The cubs arrived at the Riverside Discovery Center a few months ago, and staff members have been working to reinforce an existing closure for them.
The public can view the bears when the zoo opens for its regular hours on Saturday. The zoo is also hosting special bear talks throughout the day.
The cubs were orphaned in the spring when a Wyoming black bear hunter illegally killed their mother. Wildlife officials had hoped the cubs would survive in the wild without their mother, but it became clear after several months they would not. Officials then captured the cubs to find them a new home.
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Wolters is batting .162 with two home runs and eight RBI across 89 plate appearances this season.
Wolters tapered off significantly in the second half of last season, and it seems like that sluggish finish has carried over into the 2018 campaign. As one would expect, his numbers at Coors Field are fine -- he holds an .814 OPS in 34 at-bats at home. However, he's struggling mightily on the road, as he's just 2-for-40 (.050) away from Colorado. With Chris Iannetta ahead of him in the pecking order and prospect Tom Murphy scorching the baseball at Triple-A, Wolters' time as a major-league contributor seems to be waning.
A busy road in Strelley is closed this morning (July 4) following a crash.
Officers from Nottinghamshire Police were called to Woodhouse Way at 6.48am.
The crash involved just one vehicle.
A spokesman for Nottinghamshire Police said Woodhouse Way is closed in both directions between the junctions with Princess Boulevard and Mellors Way, which is near to the Nottingham Belfry Hotel.
The spokesman told the Post there is debris across the road.
It is not known how many people were involved in the crash but their injuries are "not believed to be life threatening or life altering".
According to traffic monitoring site Inrix, traffic is queuing back to the junction with the A610 and B600 Nottingham Road.
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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The Philadelphia Parking Authority has brought back a widely popular parking app.
Meter Up allows users to pay by phone for public parking. Deputy Executive Director Corinne O’Connor says the service includes a 40 cent convenience fee.
“It does help when you are stuck in a meeting, tied up in a doctor’s appointment, that you could be in that location and not run out to the kiosk and re-up your time,” she said.
Designated areas are marked with Meter Up Signs and drivers need to make sure they put the correct zone and plate number in the app.
“One side of the street could have one zone number and one side could have another zone number, so we’re trying to let people know they should be very careful,” O’Connor said.
The service is currently available in parts of Center City and University City, with plans to expand the program citywide over the next four months.
An 18-year-old Innisfil man who sent naked photos to an “attractive” woman he met on Facebook is being blackmailed.
South Simcoe police say the woman threatened to send the photos to friends, family and his workplace if he didn’t donate to a charity of her choice.
It’s the second time this month police have received such a complaint.
Earlier in the month, a 53-year-old man told South Simcoe police a woman he befriended on Facebook blackmailed him after she recorded a video of him naked via the internet.
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Many of the voters in Columbiana County will not be asked to go to the polls for the May 2 primary election. In fact, if voters go at 70 of the precincts, there will be no one there.
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Chino Valley’s boys basketball team on Saturday bounced back from a narrow loss the night before, defeating Ash Fork/Seligman, 59-49, in an inter-conference clash at the Cougars’ main gym.
The 3A Cougars, who succumbed to 2A Northland Prep of Flagstaff, 58-55, on Friday, didn’t have as much trouble with the 1A Spartans.
First-year Chino Valley coach Ravi Shetty credited Ben Grandy, Daniel Martinez, Gavin Cluff and Elijah Desmond for their efforts in Saturday’s victory. Martinez suffered a broken nose in the clash, but Shetty said he’s OK.
Final statistics for the Cougars in their contest versus Ash Fork/Seligman were not immediately available at press time.
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Chino Valley (5-3 overall record) will visit rival Camp Verde, a 2A opponent, at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12.
Ash Fork/Seligman will play host to BASIS Flagstaff, also at 7 p.m. on the Dec. 12, in a 1A Central region clash.
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Indigenous singing and rapping Maestro, Phyno drops his first effort of the year titled ‘Isi Ego‘ produced by his in house producer Iam Beats.
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The team stopped to take photos and Spoelstra raced across a park to get on it. He did stop for a selfie with a fan. Two Flamenco dancers working on their craft at the park were in the background. Dec. 8, 2017.
A 19-year-old Alberta man is facing multiple charges after an incident at his grandparents' home near Whitecourt, Alta, early Monday. A man phoned police to say he had been locked in his basement, and was worried about the safety of his wife and grandchildren.
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CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois Congressman Bobby Rush says the Justice Department should re-open the case of the Emmett Till lynching now that a key witness has been quoted as saying she lied about what the Black teen said and did before he was murdered.
A new book by author and historian Timothy B. Tyson says Carolyn Donham told him a decade ago she wasn’t telling the truth with her claims of sexual advances by the 14-year-old Till.
In August 1955, Till was kidnapped, tortured, shot, mutilated. Donham’s first husband, Roy Bryant, and his half-brother, J.W. Milam, were acquitted of the murder, but both later claimed responsibility.
The Justice Department in 2007 determined the Till case did not warrant federal prosecution due to the statute of limitations on any potential federal crimes.
Rush said Tuesday the department’s decision should be reevaluated.
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Back at it breaking down the Pittsburgh Steelers insane 39-38 win over the Baltimore Ravens. We go through the highs of the offense, the lows of the defense, and the clutch plays made on special teams. And no, I didn’t mention New England because it’s way more fun enjoying this win than worrying about what’s next. That can start later today.
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A 19-year-old man was seriously injured when he fell off a seventh floor fire escape in Hell’s Kitchen, where he was smoking a cigarette, police sources said.
The man had just finished puffing the butt, and was attempting to climb back into the West 44th Street apartment through a window, when he slipped at around 6:30 p.m.
He survived the plunge, but suffered head trauma and multiple fractures, officials said.
He was rushed to Bellevue Hospital in critical condition.
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The work to construct the Rs 24 million modern pedestrian underpass on Murree Road at Shamsabad started here on Friday. According to Rawalpindi Development Authority official, the citizens particularly aged, women and children were facing problem in crossing one of the busiest roads in the city, Murree Road, near Gulshan Dadan Khan’s Jamia Masjid.
It would be an eight feet wide underpass to facilitate the pedestrians and the contractor has been directed to complete the project within three months.—APP
BRUSSELS, April 12 International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde on Wednesday said Greece is heading in the right direction on reforms but talks on its bailout and the IMF's potential role in it are "only halfway through".
Lagarde, speaking in Brussels ahead of next week's IMF and World Bank spring meetings in Washington, said the IMF is still considering whether to join the Greek bailout, but "we are not there yet", she said. (Reporting by Francesco Guarascio; @fraguarascio; Editing Alissa de Carbonnel)
Mattel Inc.’s senior unsecured bond ratings were downgraded three notches to a “junk” rating of Ba3 from Baa3 at Moody’s Investors Service, which cited the toy maker’s weak performance this year and the lowered profit expectations for the holiday season. Moody’s also cut Mattel’s short-term rating to Not Prime from Prime-3. The rating outlook is stable. Moody’s said it expects the lowered profit outlook to contribute to “much higher than previously expected year-end leverage.” Separately, S&P Global Ratings downgraded on Monday Mattel’s credit rating, which it already had rated “junk,” one notch to BB- from BB, with a negative outlook. Mattel’s stock rose 2.4% in morning trade, but has plunged 44.1% year to date, while the S&P 500 has gained 18.6% so far this year.
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Sanaa, Yemen (CNN) An airstrike from a Saudi-led coalition hit a gas station in the Yemeni province of Hajja late Monday, killing 18 people and injuring 13, Yemeni officials told CNN.
Hajja, which is located in northwestern Yemen, is under the control of Houthi rebels.
Monday's attack is the fourth in Hajja since Sunday when two coalition airstrikes struck a wedding part y, according to Yemeni sources. It brings the three-day death toll to 56, senior municipal official Yahya Alkhulani told CNN.
At least 17 of the 33 people killed in the airstrikes that hit the wedding celebrations were women and children, according to official sources.
A family of five were killed in a separate strike in the same province, according to Alkhulani.
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Here is the lineup for tonight’s game vs. the Phillies:
Red Sox (36-28)
Betts RF
Pedroia 2B
Bogaerts SS
Benintendi LF
Ramirez 1B
Bradley Jr. CF
Sandoval 3B
Leon C
Johnson SP
Game time is at 7:05pm EST.
Joe Rimmer and the rest of the team will be with you today from 7am to ensure constant coverage of all things EFC, including news, great photos, nostalgia, live interviews and much more.
The ECHO will also provide you with the very latest transfer news as it happens throughout the summer, with every rumour and story digested and analysed each day with updates from full-time EFC reporter Phil Kirkbride, as well as EFC editor Greg O'Keeffe and more.
We will also have the very latest on Everton's proposed new stadium on the Bramley Moore Dock, pre-season fixtures and injury updates head of the new Premier League season.
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Milwaukee artist Fatima Laster presents "Exploración Arte," based on her December 2016 trip to Cuba.
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- Alexandra Skeeter will share her impressions and experiences. She
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Gina Grubbs says she was shopping at Stein Mart in Dean Hill with her son, Sam. Sam is 20 and has Down syndrome.
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A photo provided by the United States Army of the Army Honor Guard conducting the funeral of Staff Sgt. Bryan Black, of Puyallup, one of four American soldiers killed during an ambush in Niger, at the Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va. Pentagon leaders are said to be troubled by draft conclusions of an inquiry that blames low-level officers in the ambush. Elizabeth Fraser United States Army
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The Oklahoma Employment Security Commission reports that unemployment rates were up for most Oklahoma counties, including Nowata and Osage counties. Washington County showed unemployment rate drop slightly.
Nowata County's unemployment rate stands at six percent, up from 5.9 percent. Osage County's unemployment rate is currently 5.5 percent, an increase from 5.4 percent. Meanwhile, Washington County's unemployment rate dropped from 4.7 percent to 4.6 percent.
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With rumors swirling of a flat cap for the 2017-18 NHL season, there are some teams feeling the crunch. However, there are no teams in a worse position than the Chicago Blackhawks .
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According to court records, on July 10 he was a passenger in a vehicle stopped by a Becker County deputy because the vehicle had no front license plate.
Beaulieu was wanted on a North Dakota warrant for felony endangerment of a child. On July 14 he waived a hearing and agreed to extradition to North Dakota.
Weekend one of Coachella was this past weekend, and we know, you probably don't care.
However, among the sea of flower crowns and face paint, one good thing did come out of the Southern California festival: this kid having the time of his life dancing to Migos and Drake.
Now, we're not sure why you would want to bring your kid to a huge festival (that sounds terrible), but this little dude is clearly having the time of his life.
Migos is for the kids pic.twitter.com/Et6YJKvjdo — Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) April 16, 2017
That video of a kid dancing at coachella is blowing up, no one is asking the right questions. Who the hell brings a 5 year old to coachella? pic.twitter.com/7uP08VTwzX — Gabriel Ephard (@GabeEphard) April 17, 2017
You might have been cool as a kid, but not "dancing to bad and bougie at Coachella" cool https://t.co/2yDn0G0ac3 — Robert Nguyen (@snapgamenguyen) April 17, 2017
RIP to that poor dude's shoulders. He is going to feel that today.
Sheila St. Clair, an indigenous woman missing form Duluth since 2015 was among those remembered at the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Woman's march. The event was meant to bring attention to all the mothers, grandmothers and daughters lost.
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A man who died after a house fire Saturday night in Minneapolis has been identified.
The victim was Thomas Edward Nowak, 63, according to the Hennepin County Medical Examiner. He died of injuries sustained in the fire.
The Minneapolis Fire Department responded to the fire in the 1100 block of 23rd Avenue about 7:30 p.m. Saturday.
The fire was on the first floor of the dwelling. Nowak was found on the second floor.
The fire was extinguished in less than an hour. Nowak was taken to Hennepin County Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead about 8:30 p.m.
In a rare turn-up for the books (cough, Strictly), I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here has ended its 17th series by rewarding the best person in it.
The almost implausibly cheery Made in Chelsea star Georgia Toffolo beat the comedian and talkRADIO host Iain Lee and the Hollyoaks actor Jamie Lomas in Sunday night’s final. But her victory, voted for by viewers, was also a triumph for niceness over the nasty, creeping bullying that plagued this series.
Lomas, the boxer Amir Khan and the former footballer Dennis Wise formed a group that were initially supportive of Lee, who suffers from depression and social anxiety. But this soon slid into Olympic levels of bitching. Each man behaved as though they’d formed a playground clique and discovered a kid they thought was a bit weird and who should be punished for it. It was distasteful, embarrassing and arguably more unpleasant to watch than any of...
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With the possibility of making this a true immersive experience (ordrama?!), much like the cult status of previous numbers, Harmony Korine’s reefer friendly sixth feature film began production began filming in November in sunny Florida.
Featuring Zac Efron, Isla Fisher, Bria Vinaite and Snoop Dogg, this follows the hilarious misadventures of Moondog (Matthew McConaughey), a rebellious and lovable rogue who lives life large,” according to a statement.
Release Date/Prediction: Neon will be looking towards the Croisette for some pre-launch buzz and if I were them be looking to launch this during the summer.
NEW ORLEANS — The Philadelphia 76ers have decided to sit out Joel Embiid against the Pelicans on Sunday night because of stiffness in the 7-foot centre’s back.
Embiid was expected to play in New Orleans after sitting out Saturday night’s loss to Cleveland to rest his surgically repaired knee.
Embiid, who has averaged 23.5 points and 11.1 rebounds in 21 games, had off-season surgery for a torn meniscus in his left knee and the Sixers have been limiting his playing time, including not playing him on back-to-back nights.
Philadelphia also held out guard T.J. McConnell with a left shoulder sprain.
The Sixers already had ruled out forward Robert Covington, who hurt his back crashing over the first row of stands in an attempt to save a ball from going out of bounds in Cleveland on Saturday night.
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The New York Times was criticized widely on social media after posting an editorial that mentions a debunked theory that the gunman who shot Congresswoman Gabby Giffords back in 2011 was inspired by a map circulated by Sarah Palin.
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The Health Minister hopes to see plans advanced within a year for a new elective hospital for Galway.
Simon Harris says the model could dramatically improve waiting times for people in the west and north-west and would take up to four years to deliver.
For more on this story, tune into Galway Bay fm news at 2…
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. (File) Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. (File)
The Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that the Delhi Lieutenant Governor was “bound by aid and advice” of the Council of Ministers, effectively putting an end to the tussle for power in the national capital.
The judgment was delivered by a bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justices AK Sikri, AM Khanwilkar, DY Chandrachud and Ashok Bhushan. The bench delivered three separate judgments – Justices Sikri and Khanwilkar concurred with the judgment of CJI Misra, while Justices Chandrachud and Bhushan wrote separate but concurring judgments. Here is the full text of the judgment.
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Sturgis Attendance Sees Slight Increase
The number of wrecks involving injuries also increased from last year
STURGIS, SD — Western South Dakota’s famed motorcycle rally in Sturgis saw a small uptick in attendance this year.
An estimated 376,000 vehicles entered Sturgis during the event, compared to less than 360,000 last year.
The number of wrecks involving injuries also increased from last year.
The South Dakota Highway Patrol reported eight fatal accidents during the rally’s official time frame, compared with three in 2016.
This year’s 10 day motorcycle rally wrapped up Sunday.
It has been held annually for the past 77 years.
2017 has only just begun but we already have our first contender for most heartbreaking television moment of the year. Sunday’s Sherlock season four premiere delivered a seismic blow to fans of John and Mary Watson—played by Martin Freeman and Amanda Abbington—when Mary died in her husband’s arms after being shot by unlikely villain Vivian Norbury,…
ALEPPO, Syria (AP) — A small but growing number of refugees have come back to Syria from among the more than 5.4 million who fled since the civil war erupted in 2011.
So far, they number in the tens of thousands, including some who made the arduous journey to Europe. The United Nations says the country is still not safe and even in parts where fighting has stopped, cities have suffered massive destruction
In early 2016, Ammar Maarawi bolted, desperate to escape Syria’s terrors. He paid smugglers and endured a dangerous sea crossing to Greece and an exhausting journey by train, bus and foot through Europe.
Now, the 36-year-old is back home in Aleppo. He returned last summer. Depressed, homesick and dreading another winter, he couldn’t bear life in the German city of Suhl.
Two Peterborough runners finished in the Top 12 of the women's 65-69 division at Monday's Boston Marathon.
Patricia Quinn, 67, was fifth in a time of 04:03:14 while Sylvia Cashmore, 65, was 11th at 04:10:37.
Shareen Roxborough, 45, of Peterborough , placed 2,121 out of all the women running the maraton with a time of 03:35:26 for 157th place in the women's 45-49 division.
Cynthia Hickey, 57, of Peterborough, was 517th in the women's 55-59 division at 04:41:23.
Emily Downie, 45, of Peterborough, was 1,143rd in the women's 45-49 division in a time of 04:12:56.
Donna Freidrich, 54, of Lakefield, was 328th in the women's 50-54 division at 03:57:10 while Monica White, 52, of Peterborough, was 638th in the women's 50-54 division at 04:13:13.
The Boston Athletic Association's marathon draws about 30,000 runners from around the world annually.
Learn the ins and outs of Erik Stolhanske's goofy films from the actor himself. Audience members can ask questions and meet Erik. Plus, stick around for a screening of Super Troopers 2. Tickets start at $15.
Mansfield Town fans left disappointed after watching their side draw 1-1 with play-off rivals Luton.
Stags were in the driving seat through an Alfie Potter striker until Danny Hylton levelled from the penalty spot to leave Mansfield still two points adrift of the top seven.
Stags v Luton fans.
Match photographer Anne Shelley captured these faces in the crowd as the drama unfolded..
Can you spot a familiar face?
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He wasn’t even looking for a new home, but when Tarek El Moussa drove past a modern farmhouse-style property in Costa Mesa, California, he knew it was the one.
The 36-year-old “Flip or Flop” star shared the moment in a post on Instagram, saying that within hours of seeing the place in Orange County, he was writing an offer and negotiating the deal.
El Moussa related the purchase to a life lesson: “If you want something go get it, go after it and never quit,” he wrote in the caption.
And it’s easy to see why the real estate investor wanted this home. It has gorgeous curb appeal with a clean white exterior and bright red door, and the interior is just as sleek.
An open living area features a tall, vaulted ceiling with tons of natural light streaming in from the windows. Oversized glass doors open to the pool area to give the space an indoor/outdoor feel.
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The European Tour is in Austria this week at Diamond Country Club for a new experimental tournament, check out our Shot Clock Masters golf betting tips
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The European Tour is in Austria this week at Diamond Country Club for a new experimental tournament, the Shot Clock Masters.
The event is a 72-hole strokeplay tournament as per usual, but with a 50-second time limit on shots (reduced to 40 seconds if not hitting first in your group). There will be shots deducted for every time you go over the time limit.
As is expected for an experimental event the field is not the absolute strongest, but there are still plenty of European Tour regulars in attendance.
Favourites for the event are Lorenzo Gagli and Matthias Schwab who are both 16/1 to win, but it is a great chance for anyone having a mediocre season to turn their fortunes around.
The GM Tipster is having another great season, check out how he is doing at our golf betting tips homepage.
Speaking from the White House, President Donald Trump condemns KKK, neo-Nazis and white supremacists as 'criminals and thugs,' says 'racism is evil.' (Aug. 14) AP
A remembrance garden has been opened in Dundee as a “healing place” for the relatives of those who have been lost to substance abuse.
The Garden of Hope, at the Signpost Centre in Whitfield, has been created by volunteers from Addaction Dundee, supported by NHS Tayside’s Community Innovation Fund.
Dave Barrie, service manager at Addaction Dundee, said the garden was the culmination of about six months of work by volunteers.
He said: “The group wanted a place to remember loved ones who have been lost through overdoses. It has been a real team effort.”
Picture shows Dundee MSP Shona Robison (left), who opened the garden, with Dave Barrie and some staff and volunteers.
Southington police are investigating reports of a loud bang after residents report the noise shook homes in the Southington, Wolcott and Cheshire areas.
Southington police told NBC Connecticut they were not sure what noise, described as an “explosion” was caused by but that authorities were looking into it.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
Lake Charles Police are searching for a fugitive at the Gulf Stream Manor mobile home park in Lake Charles, LCPD Chief Deputy Mark Kraus has confirmed.
The LCPD has deployed tear gas in an effort to apprehend the fugitive, said Kraus.
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It's another week and we're back with all the latest transfer news from the Premiership and beyond.
Our top clubs are all looking for that last piece of the jigsaw that'll make the difference this season - while others are wishing the window would hurry up and close to end interest in their top players.
We know what Celtic fans want - they are praying a deal can be struck deal to bring loan star Patrick Roberts back to the club.
Aberdeen boss Derek McInnes finally made long term target Stevie May his seventh summer recruit yesterday. And at Rangers Pedro Caixinha has brought in nine new players, but could yet add another one or two with Hearts ' Jamie Walker still foremost in his mind.
What will today bring? Whatever happens, we'll be following it every step of the way, bringing you all the done deals, latest news and rumours in Scotland's number one transfer blog.
BOSTON — Two people have been charged in a shooting on the set of a Denzel Washington movie in Boston that injured two security guards.
The shooting happened early Saturday in the city’s Roxbury section, on the set of a sequel to the “The Equalizer.”
Police say nothing was being filmed at the time, and it does not appear the guards were targeted.
The guards, a 40-year-old woman and 33-year-old man, suffered non-life-threatening injuries and were released from the hospital.
Police say they arrested two 18-year-olds, Dionte Martinez and Thomas Perkins. They are charged with assault with intent to murder and gun offences.
The Suffolk County district attorney’s office says they were due to be arraigned in Roxbury Municipal Court.
It was not immediately clear whether either man has an attorney.
Parkland Commission Begins Investigation Surrounding Deadly Florida Shooting A commission appointed to investigate the events leading up to and the response to the shooting in Parkland, Fla., began work Tuesday. Among the first areas of focus was the lack of coordination between law enforcement, which hampered their response to the shootings.
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Fifth grade students from Pilot Mountain Elementary recently visited the Meadowview Magnet Middle School Science Institute to continue learning about the human body.
The students have studied the systems of the human body in science class and were eager to use the variety of hands-on materials the Science Institute had to offer.
The fifth graders were split into groups and rotated through centers, while they explored all the different systems. Using microscopes to look at tissue and cells as well as putting x-ray photos together like a puzzle were just two of the fun activities they did.
They also used an iPad to see the human heart in 3-D, which was the overall favorite of the fifth graders. Teachers even got in on the fun. Daniel Bowman was particularly excited and transformed himself into “Dr. Bowman” with his doctor coat.
Ask Code Switch: Who Can Call Themselves 'Brown'? "Brown" is a word that's sometimes used to describe people who aren't white, including some people who also identify as Asian-American. NPR's Code Switch team recently got a question from a listener: Should light-skinned Asian-Americans — like some East Asians — be able to call themselves "brown"? The answer is complicated, and has to do with how diverse "Asian-Americans" are.
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MANHEIM, Pa.– Police are seeking information on an attempted child luring that occurred Tuesday afternoon.
A high school aged girl told police she was in the first block of W. Ferdinand Street between 3 and 3:30 p.m. on February 14, when she was approached by a man inside a dark-colored Jeep Patriot.
The man did not get out of the vehicle, but demanded the girl get into it.
The girl told the man she was calling police and walked away. The man proceeded to drive away, turning south off W. Ferdinand St. and onto S. Charlotte St.
The suspect is described as being 20-25 years old with a medium complexion. He had side burns and a “chin-strap” style beard with no mustache. He also sported the “buzzcut” style haircut.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Manheim Borough police at 717-665-2481 and ask to speak with Detective Yarnell and Detective Kiesel.
The search continues for Sophie, who was taken during an alleged break in last week.
A Wilton Manors family is in pain after their beloved family animal was stolen from inside their home – and now, police are asking for the public’s help in capturing those involved.
“Sophie”, a blue noised Staffordshire terrier breed, was stolen from an apartment off NE 26th Street and 9th Avenue last Thursday. According to officials, a man smashed one of the windows to the apartment and took other items as well as the puppy.
The suspected thief was later seen on surveillance video walking with the animal. Sophie, described as having white paws and weighing 43 pounds, has specific needs that require daily medication.
Anyone with information on Sophie’s whereabouts is asked to call Wilton Manors Police or Broward CrimeStoppers.
A San Marcos man was sentenced Monday to 50 years to life for the first-degree murder of his girlfriend.
Edward Andrew Long was convicted Feb. 16 for the death of Elizabeth Antoinette Perez. She was found on June 13, 2016, inside her car that was parked on Interstate 15 in Escondido with a single bullet through her head.
Long was arrested nine days later in Las Vegas and charged in connection with her death.
Police are unclear if Perez was killed in her car, though the front driver and passenger windows were shattered, and what the circumstances of the death are.
Long initially became a person-of-interest after police served a search warrant at his house. He was later arrested when police performed a traffic stop in Las Vegas.
Long has a criminal record and police said the killing was premeditated.
(CNN) — The Clark County, Nevada coroner has released the full list of those killed in Sunday’s shooting massacre in Las Vegas.
The mass shooting took the lives of 58 people and wounded hundreds more after 64-year-old gunman Stephen Paddock opened fire on the Route 91 Harvest Music Festival.
It became the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history.
The coroner’s office says the youngest victim was 20-year-old Bailey Schwitzer. The oldest was 67-year-old Patricia Mestas.
Authorities are still trying to figure out a motive for the attack.
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The Warriors were winners over the Cardinals on Friday, Oct. 6.
Several high school games are on tap for Saturday so stay in the know on game outcomes with the Eyewitness Sports High School Football Scoreboard.
(FILES) In this file photo taken on January 20, 1989 US President George Bush dances with his wife First Lady Barbara Bush on January 20, 1989 during an inaugural ball at the Pension Building in downtown Washington, Dc after being sworn in as 41st president of the United States of America. Former US first lady Barbara Bush died Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at the age of 92, her husband's office said. "A former First Lady of the United States of America and relentless proponent of family literacy, Barbara Pierce Bush passed away Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at the age of 92," said a statement from the office of her now widower George H.W. Bush. They were married for 73 years. / AFP PHOTO / JEROME DELAYJEROME DELAY/AFP/Getty Images
A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja, the nation’s capital has found a former Taraba State Governor, Mr. Jolly Nyame, of criminal breach of trust in a case of N1.64billion fraud preferred against him by the EFCC.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is prosecuting Nyame on a 41-count charge before Justice Adebukola Banjoko.
Presiding Judge, Justice Adebukola Banjoko, found him guilty in 27 out of 41 counts
Nyame, who served as governor of the North Central State from May 1999 to May 2007, is accused of misappropriating the sum of N1.64bn at the end of his administration in 2007.
In a judgment that lasted over 4 hours, Justice Banjoko blames the former governor for financial recklessness and brazen display of executive power without following due process.
One father of a Charlottesville marcher is denouncing his own son after the young man was seen on national news spouting hate over the weekend.
In a letter to Fargo, North Dakota’s Inforum, Pearce Tefft wrote that his family wasn’t sure where his son Peter picked up his racist beliefs.
“I, along with all of his siblings and his entire family, wish to loudly repudiate my son’s vile, hateful, and racist rhetoric and actions,” Tefft wrote, clarifying that he certainly didn’t learn such values at home.
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — The man who kidnapped and raped a woman at a downtown Columbus bank last year was sentenced to 40 years in prison.
Bill Dee Anderson, 31, was sentenced Tuesday, after he pleaded guilty in March to one count of kidnapping and three counts of rape, all first-degree felonies. He must also register as a Tier 3 sex offender, meaning he’ll have to check in every 90 days.
Anderson entered the downtown Columbus Chase Bank building at the corner of 3rd and Broad Streets on Feb. 19, 2016. He told the woman he was interested in getting a safe-deposit box. The woman escorted Anderson to the lower level of the bank where the safe-deposit area was located. Anderson then held the woman against her will and repeatedly raped her.
Anderson had recently been released from prison before the incident. He served three and a half years after being convicted for abduction and attempted robbery.
In order to ensure the safety of employees, Chase Bank has since closed the safe-deposit area of that building.
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On Tuesday, April 24 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., the Stockton Kings - the NBA G League affiliate of the Sacramento Kings -will host an open call job fair at the Stockton Arena.
The job fair for full-time positions with the team will be open to the public and participants are encouraged to bring several copies of their resume. Hiring managers will be on site with information about several opportunities to join the Business Operations group for the Stockton Kings. All applicants must be 18 years of age or older and should dress in professional attire. For more information about the job fair, visit the Kings postings at TeamworkOnline.com.
Basketball fans can visit StocktonKings.com to learn more about the future of the franchise, job opportunities, and sign up for email updates to receive information about season tickets.
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The Congress party's candidate from Gandhinagar South Assembly Constituency for the Gujarat Assembly elections 2017 is Govind Thakor.
Gandhinagar South is one of the 182 assembly constituencies of Gujarat. It is located in Gandhinagar district. The seat came into existence after 2008 delimitation.
The constituency will have 284 polling stations. In 2012 assembly polls, the number of electors for this seat was 2,66,795.
Shambhuji Thakor of BJP won the seat in 2012 assembly elections.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Former Vice President Joe Biden is slated to speak at Vanderbilt University next month.
A Vanderbilt news release says Biden will speak at Langford Auditorium on the evening of April 10.
Admission to the event is free, but tickets are required. More details will be released next week on how to get tickets.
The event is part of the Chancellor’s Lecture Series for 2017-2018.
At least 21 people died when the train collided with a truck that ignored a traffic sign last month.
JOHANNESBURG - A mass funeral for the families of some of the victims killed in the Kroonstad train crash is underway in the free state.
At least 21 people died when the train collided with a truck that ignored a traffic sign last month.
The train was en route to Johannesburg from Port Elizabeth.
Over 200 people were injured on the Shosholoza Meyl locomotive.
Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa representatives and transport officials are among those currently attending the funeral.
Spokesperson Hillary Mophethe says they continue to support affected families.
“It’s not just a loss to these families. I mean there’s one family that lost a mother, a father and two daughters. It’s an entire family gone. It is indeed a sad situation for that family. So, we feel the pain of these families.”
A lawyer shouts slogans during a protest against the accord to hand over control of two strategic Red Sea islands, Tiran and Sanafir, to Saudi Arabia in front of the lawyers syndicate in Cairo, Egypt, Tuesday, June 13, 2017. Arabic on the Red Sea map reads, " bread..
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Who says you have to plan an epic trip to experience a glamorous getaway? An exclusive new retreat combining camping with high-end amenities is coming to the Texas Hill Country.On March 30, Collective Hill Country - the latest iteration of the exclusive Collective Retreats - is opening on Montesino Ranch in Wimberley, less than 45 minutes from downtown Austin.Like the company's other locations in Vail, Colorado; Hudson, New York; and Big Sky, Montana, Collective Hill Country is comprised of 12 luxury canvas tents outfitted with amenities like 1,500-thread count linens, plush king beds, an in-tent coffee bar, and full en suite bathroom.For more of this story visit our partners at Culturemap Houston
Child dies after shooting self with father's gun
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Police say a 2-year-old Utah boy who shot himself with his father's gun over the weekend has died.
West Valley City police said on Twitter Tuesday that the young boy passed away in the early hours of the morning.
The boy's name has not been released. He shot himself late on Saturday evening and had been in a hospital in extremely critical condition.
His 27-year-old father Tasman Maile was arrested and booked on a manslaughter charge for leaving the firearm accessible to a child. Police say he was also booked on possession of a weapon by a restricted person, drug possession and obstruction of justice.
It was not clear if Maile was being represented by an attorney.
UK Coach John Calipari and the Wildcats will face Kansas, West Virginia and Louisville in the non-conference schedule. Charles Bertram cbertram@herald-leader.com
March 29 SSY Group Ltd:
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* FY revenue of HK$2,361 million, representing an increase of 6.3%
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The tactical positioning of each boat in comparison to the rest of the fleet will be important over the next 48 Hours.
Sail slower but less distance, faster but further or just stay in the middle of the fleet and push the boat and with Leg 7 counting for double points, the action is guaranteed to be closer than ever.
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Shares of Arfin India surged 8 percent intraday Tuesday as company bagged purchase order from JSW Steel.
The company bagged purchase orders worth Rs 170 crore from JSW Steel for supply of various aluminium deox products and various cored wire products for the year 2018-19.
On March 19, the company bagged Calcium management and Ferro Boron management at JSW Steel Plant, Dolvi for 100 percent steel production for one year.
At 11:37 hrs Arfin India was quoting at Rs 481, up Rs 10.70, or 2.28 percent on the BSE.
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CARMEL, Ind. (WISH) — Authorities are seeking a man wanted in connection with a fraud case in April.
They said 32-year-old Thomas Hankins is a 6 foot 1 inch man who weighs 190-200 pounds.
They believe he may be residing in Greenwood or possibly in the southside of Indianapolis.
Carmel police are asking anyone with information on his whereabouts to contact Crime Stoppers at 317-262-8477.
Radcliffe on Trent Male Voice Choir will perform their 31st annual Christmas concert on Saturday, December 16.
It will take place at the ancient church of St. Mary’s Parish in Radcliffe on Trent.
The church was established in 1200 AD and is a stunning Grade-One listed building. This is a joint concert with the award-winning Newstead Brass Band, a versatile band and winners of the 2013 and 2014 Leicestershire Open Championship and prize-winners at the Bolsover Festival of Brass.
They have also appeared on TV with Sir Bruce Forsyth.
There are two concerts; a matinee at 2.30 pm with the Radcliffe Junior School Choir, with seats at £6 for adults and £2 for children under 16; in the evening at 7pm with all seats at £10. The benefit charity this year is the Friary Drop-In Centre in West Bridgford. Tickets are available from Pen-2-Paper at 6 Main Street, Radcliffe on Trent, NG12 2FH (call 01159 335810).
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Sanitation workers who led a strike that brought Martin Luther King Jr. to Memphis, Tennessee, in 1968 have helped break ground on a memorial plaza honouring their struggle and the civil rights leader's legacy.
The aged sanitation workers, some of whom still work for Memphis' Public Works department, used shovels to toss dirt into a pile at a ceremony Monday introducing the design for the I Am a Man Plaza at the historic Clayborn Temple.
The plaza will remind visitors of the strike in which sanitation workers called for higher pay and better working conditions. King came to the city to support the workers and was killed on a Memphis hotel balcony on April 4, 1968.
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Make your drinking habit look like a cool hobby and tell everyone you’re getting drunk for a cause. Whiskey Business raises money for the Barber Fund, an organization that helps those living with cancer by paying medical bills, buying groceries, getting patients to appointments and more. Who doesn’t like a charity event that has plenty of booze? There’s a massive selection of whiskies and scotches from around the world – and even some distilled locally. It’s also a great chance to meet brand ambassadors who can teach you a thing or two about what you’re drinking. Then you can take that knowledge and pretend to be a total whiskey snob and impress all of your friends.7-10 p.m. Friday, April 27 | Cheyenne Saloon, 126 W. Church St. | whiskeybusinessorlando.com | $20-$75
She is survived by her daughters, Sandy Delkamp and husband, Gary of Rogersville, Anne Bradford and husband, Ted of Johnson City; grandchildren, Debbie Griswold and husband, Dan, David Delkamp and wife, Dee Dee, Dan Delkamp and wife Yuka, Ted R. Bradford, II and wife, Andrea, and Eric Christopher Bradford; 11 great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Bill Epley of Maryland; several nieces and nephews.
Visitation hours will be 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon, Thursday, February 16, 2017 at Broome Funeral Home, Rogersville.
Funeral service will be conducted 12:00 Noon, Thursday, February 16, 2017 in the funeral home chapel with Chaplain Greg Graybeal officiating. Graveside service will be at 2:30 P.M., Thursday, February 16, 2017 at Mountain Home National Cemetery.
Online condolences may be made at www.broomefuneralhome.net
BROOME FUNERAL HOME, ROGERSVILLE is serving the Shipley family.
President congratulates Bashar al-Assad on Syria's Evacuation Day [16/April/2017]
SANAA, Apr 16 (Saba) - President of the Supreme Political Council Saleh al-Sammad sent on Sunday a congratulation cable to President Bashar al-Assad on the occasion of the Evacuation Day.
Syria marks its independence on April 17, commemorating the evacuation of the last French soldier.
Syria proclaimed independence from France on April 17, 1946.
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Footballer, Mikel Obi shared a video of himself and his twin daughters dancing. Watch the video after the cut..
Poohdom craziness 😍 A post shared by Mikel Obi (@mikel_john_obi) on Apr 17, 2017 at 5:19pm PDT
Dozens of people received free cancer screenings at the Genesis Cancer Care Institute on Sunday, December 10, 2017.
The screenings are for anyone who may be at risk for cancer in the head and neck areas. These cancers are the fifth most common in the U.S. Excessive alcohol use and tobacco use are both risk factors.
Organizers say finding and treating cancer early gives patients the best chance of survival.
"We wanted to provide outreach to the community, to folks that maybe don't have access to primary care physicians, or maybe don't see doctors regularly," said Chris Jones, a registered nurse. "This is maybe a non-threatening way for them to get checked for head and neck cancers."
Nurses say signs and symptoms of cancer in the head and neck area include lumps in the neck, rapid voice change, and trouble swallowing.
Cleveland police are searching for a suspect who authorities said recorded himself killing an elderly man Sunday and then posted the video on Facebook.
The suspect, identified as Steve Stephens, randomly shot 74-year-old Robert Godwin Sr. to death as he walked from a store, authorities said.
While police said late Sunday that Stephens, 37, may be out of state at this time, authorities have called on residents of Pennsylvania, New York, Indiana and Michigan to be “on alert.”
Stephens, described as a black male, 6’1″ and 244 pounds with a full beard, was last seen wearing a dark blue and gray or black striped polo shirt, driving a late-model Ford Fusion.
The FBI has joined the search for Stephens.
Former Minnesota auto dealer Denny Hecker remains in federal prison and is not in a halfway house as his attorney reported earlier this week.
The federal Bureau of Prisons says Hecker's attorney misspoke when she said Hecker had been released from the federal prison in Illinois and sent to a halfway house in Minneapolis.
Hecker's former bankruptcy attorney Barbara May says he called her this week and told her he was in the halfway house. Because the call was not collect from the prison, May said she had no reason to doubt him.
Hecker is serving a 10-year sentence for defrauding auto lenders and the bankruptcy court.
A Bureau of Prisons spokesman confirmed to the Star Tribune Friday that Hecker is still in the federal prison in Pekin, Illinois.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is moving to repeal the centerpiece of former President Barack Obama’s efforts to slow global warming, seeking to ease restrictions on greenhouse gas emissions from coal-fired power plants.
In a plan expected to be made public soon, the Environmental Protection Agency declares that an Obama-era rule exceeded federal law by setting emissions standards that power plants could not reasonably meet.
The Associated Press obtained a copy of the 43-page document.
The proposed rule would make good on President Donald Trump’s campaign pledge to unravel Obama’s efforts to curb global warming.
The EPA won’t prescribe an immediate replacement for the plan, but will seek public comment on whether to curb climate-warming emissions from coal and natural gas power plants.
The plan was first reported by Bloomberg News.
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Women receiving chemotherapy for breast cancer are more likely to keep most of their hair with the help of devices that cool the scalp, according to two new studies. The devices work like refrigerators by sending fluid into a special helmet to cool the scalp before, during and after chemotherapy treatments.
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Developers with the Bethesda Oaks community, just off South New Hope and Titman roads, brought a proposal to the Gastonia Planning Commission this month. More than 150 homes have already been built in Bethesda Oaks since 2006, and and third phase of houses are being built right now.
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Looking for a good New Year’s escape? You can’t go wrong hanging with the Skudin Surf crew in Rincón, Puerto Rico, where Will and Cliff and a few of their friends (think PR heavies like Brian Toth) offer all-inclusive surf coaching retreats in January, March, and April, three-day winter getaways at The Beach House, surf lessons, daily surf guide services, and surfboard rentals and repairs at the Skudin Surf Shack. Email puertorico@skudinsurf.com or call 516-318-3993 to find out more and check the edit below by Jason Belsky of FilmByAir.com.
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AMSTERDAM Dutch authorities said on Friday they had left Swiss authorities out of a tax fraud investigation stemming from secret Swiss bank accounts because no Swiss citizens were suspects.
Earlier, Swiss authorities protested angrily that they were not involved in the investigation into suspected tax evasion led by the Netherlands and including Britain, France, Germany and Australia, as well as Eurojust, the European Union's judicial coordination agency.
The Netherland's office for financial crimes prosecution (FIOD) said that, although it had received information about 50,000 secret accounts at a Swiss bank, "we received no information about Swiss residents".
"If the Swiss authorities wish to receive information on the investigation, we, the other countries involved and Eurojust, are always willing to discuss (that) with them," the FIOD said in a statement.
(Reporting by Toby Sterling; Editing by Gareth Jones)
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OKLAHOMA CITY, May 29, 2018-Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Andre Roberson underwent a successful left knee scope earlier today, Thunder Executive Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti announced.
The scope was performed by Dr. Neal ElAttrache at the Kerlan-Jobe Orthapedic Clinic in Los Angeles, Calif. The elective procedure was done to proactively relieve synovitis, which will enhance rehab activities and accelerate Roberson’s rehab protocol. He remains on pace to return for the start of the 2018-19 season.
In 39 games (all starts) during the 2017-18 season, Roberson averaged 5.0 points, 4.7 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.15 steals in 26.6 minutes.
Calendar » God & Country
July 4, 2018 from 7:30pm - 9:00pm
God & Country is a collaboration of orchestra and singers presenting:
- A medley of songs by George M. Cohan, popular song writer of the early 1900's
- A salute to the United States Armed Forces
- "The Stars and Stripes Forever" - our official national march, by John Philip Sousa
- "God of Our Fathers" - written in 1876 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence
- "God Bless America" - our national song of prayer
- "The Star Spangled Banner" - our national anthem...and much more!
1. Watch Wu-Tang Clan founder RZA live score The 36th Chamber of Shaolin, the 1978 martial arts classic, at the Palace Theatre. Tickets to the 8pm performance cost $33 to $57.
2. Catch Cameron Esposito and Rhea Butcher co-host Put Your Hands Together at UCB Franklin. Tickets for the 8pm stand-up show, which features a full hour from Esposito, cost $7.
3. Head to LACMA for “David Hockney 82 Portraits and 1 Still-life.” The British-born, Los Angeles–embracing painter created portraits of Frank Gehry, John Baldessari, LACMA curator Stephanie Barron and others in his Hollywood Hills studio. Swing by between 11am and 5pm. Admission costs $20, and is free after 3pm.
For more events, check in with Time Out throughout the day.
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EFFINGHAM, Ill. (WAND) - Effingham police are searching for a man they said stole a television from Walmart.
Police said the man came into the Walmart in the 1200 block of Mid America on May 26 and took a Vizio 36" 5.1 sound bar and left without paying.
He is described as a white man with a medium build, a chin strap beard, white t-shirt, black shorts, and black shoes.
He was last seen leaving Walmart in a black SUV.
If you recognize him or have any information that could help police, call Crime Stoppers at (217) 347-6583.
A replica Civil War canon decorates the front lawn of the Flowered Hundred plantation in front of a replica of the original farm home Wednesday, June 7, 2017, in Hopewell, Va. The plantation is one of three Virginia plantations owned buy the family of West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice that will be put on the auction block later this month.
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HIGH POINT, N.C. (AP) -- Jahaad Proctor had 20 points, seven rebounds and five assists on Saturday night and High Point pulled away in the middle of the second half for a 67-56 win over Campbell.
The Panthers (11-12, 6-6 Big South) took the lead for good early in a 22-5 run that was capped at 54-39 on Andre Fox's free throw with 7:14 left.
The Fighting Camels (12-12, 6-6) got as close as 60-52 on Marcus Burk's layup with 52 seconds to go, but Brandon Kamga answered with a dunk, converted into a 3-point play, and High Point made all four of its free throws from there.
Campbell led by as many as seven in the first half. High Point rallied with a 17-2 run that spanned halftime before Campbell scored 10 straight to take its last lead at 34-32.
Fox added 14 points and 10 rebounds for the Panthers.
Chris Clemons scored 26 to lead the Camels.
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Two crashes shut busy roads in our area.
A smash on Huddersfield ring road at Chapel Hill closed part of Castlegate.
It happened at 11.20am today (Wed) and involved an Audi S5 and a Hyundai i30. A man and a woman suffered minor injuries.
Earlier in the day a crash at the junction of New Hey Road in Rastrick and Clough Lane caused long tailbacks back up to Ainley Top .
A red BMW and a grey VW Scirocco were involved in the accident at the Sun Inn crossroads at 7.35am.
People were checked over by paramedics at the scene but no-one needed hospital treatment.
The BMW was left badly damaged at the crossroads which closed the road while the cars were removed on low loaders.
The Latest on incidents related to violent clashes between white supremacist groups and counter-protesters in Charlottesville, Virginia, that left three dead (all times local) 3:35 p.m. Virginia State Police say the National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration are assisting in the investigation into a fatal helicopter crash that claimed the lives of two state troopers. The helicopter crashed shortly before 5 p.m. S...
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MIDDLEBURG — The Snyder County Courthouse and surrounding road have reopened after being closed Monday morning for an “emergency situation.”
Routes 104 and 522 were closed and the building was cleared out after reports of a bomb threat.
The sheriff’s department checked out the building and the place was reopened after no bomb was found.
TOLEDO, Ohio >> A 17-year-old boy accused of firing the shots that killed one teen and wounded another has pleaded not guilty to charges of murder and aggravated robbery in an Ohio juvenile court.
The Blade in Toledo reports the suspect pleaded not guilty Monday in Toledo. Police say he fired at least two shots into a vehicle carrying 17-year-old Collin Doyle and a 16-year-old boy. Doyle died. The wounded 16-year-old is expected to survive.
It couldn’t immediately be determined if the suspect has an attorney. Prosecutors plan to ask that the case be transferred to adult court.
The Associated Press generally doesn’t identify juveniles charged with crimes.
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Court records say the shooting occurred during a robbery. Two men and another juvenile are charged with complicity to both murder and aggravated robbery.
About Wheatley Hill Day Centre
People attending the centre are given a lunch and there are activities provided. People can be referred by a social worker or GP or CPN or can contact the centre themselves. There may be a waiting list. There is a minibus which will pick people up who need assistance.
St. Mary’s Church’s annual Blessing of the Animals and bratwurst lunch takes place Sun Oct 8
St. Mary’s Church’s annual Blessing of the Animals and Bratwurst lunch takes place Sun Oct 8. It’s a fun service during which pets (or pictures of pets) and their humans are given a special blessing by the priest in charge, Fr. Lester Mackenzie.
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Thinking that my cat Boris seems to have his paws together in prayer, perhaps hoping for a blessing?
The cost is adults $10, kids $5. St. Mary’s Church is located at 428 Park Ave.
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B E Wallang passes way
SHILLONG: B E Wallang, 89 years, President of Meghalaya Pensioners’ Association, passed away on Wednesday, May 30 at NEIGRIHMS. The funeral service will be held on Friday, June 1 at 1.30 P.M. at his residence at Bhagyakul, Laitumkhrah here. He will be laid to rest at Laitumkhrah Presbyterian Church cemetery, Lawjynriew.
US Federal Reserve on Wednesday raised the benchmark interest rates for the fourth time since December 2015 and unveiled plan to start trimming its balance sheet.
“In view of realised and expected labour market conditions and inflation, the (Federal Open Market) Committee decided to raise the target range for the federal funds rate to 1% to 1.25%,” Xinhua quoted Fed as saying after concluding its two-day monetary policy meeting.
The central bank acknowledged the continuous progress in labour market while expressed their concerns over weak inflation.
Fed officials lowered their forecast for unemployment rate for 2017 down to 4.3%, compared to 4.5% projection made in March, while their forecast for inflation rate in 2017 was revised down to 1.6% from their forecast of 1.9% in March.
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KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his Malaysian counterpart Mahathir Mohamad here on Thursday.
The two leaders had a productive exchange of views on strengthening the strategic partnership.
"Glad to have met Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. I thank him for the warm welcome. We had productive discussions on further cementing India-Malaysia ties. @chedetofficial," Prime Minister Modi wrote on the micro-blogging site twitter.
Meanwhile, MEA spokesman Raveesh Kumar also took to social network and wrote: "PM @narendramodi met Malaysian PM Dr Mahathir Mohamad in Kuala Lumpur.
The two leaders had a productive exchange of views on strengthening our strategic partnership.
PM congratulated Dr Mahathir on assuming the post of Prime Minister of Malaysia.
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JAMMU: Floral tributes were paid to Sant Shiromani Sain Maharaj on the occasion of his 718th birth anniversary at a function held here on Tuesday.
On the occasion, MLA Jammu East, Rajesh Gupta was the Chief Guest.
Gupta paid homage to the Sain Maharaj and threw highlight on his great deeds and virtues. He also announced Rs 12 lakh for the construction of 2nd floor of Saint Samaj from his CDF scheme.
Later, Gupta felicitated meritorious students of the Biradari. He also distributed sewing machines among the destitute and needy women of the community.
The programme was organized by All J&K Sain Samaj under the chairmanship of Kasturi Lal Basotra, President and M.L Tadyal General Secretary.
Nekram, Arun Sindhru, Rajinder Sikka, Sham Lal, Prabhu Dayal, Jagdish Pandey, Madan Gopal, Vikas, Raj Kumar, Chandan Gupta, Dinesh Vermani, Kanav Abrol, Subash Anand, Bal Krishan and Darshan Singh.
A man was taken into custody overnight after Portland police found he was in possession of a gun and several drugs.
The Portland Police Bureau's East Precinct tweeted that 27-year-old Damande Carter was booked into jail after a traffic stop at Southeast Powell Boulevard and Southeast 84th Avenue.
Police said Carter had a gun in his coat pocket and now faces several charges.
Police included a photo of drugs from the traffic stop as well, which included heroin, methamphetamine and marijuana.
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Harrell scored 14 points (7-11 FG, 0-2 FT) while adding seven rebounds, two blocks and an assist in 19 minutes off the bench during Saturday's 113-103 win over the Bulls.
The Blake Griffin trade hasn't resulted in a larger role for Harrell, but it also doesn't appear to be cutting into his production as the Clippers' top frontcourt option on the second unit. The 24-year-old has scored in double digits in 10 of the last 12 games, averaging 14.2 points, 5.9 boards, 0.8 steals and 0.8 blocks in 22.7 minutes over that stretch.
About Ashford & Tenterden Community Car Scheme
Ashford Volunteer Centre run a Community Car Scheme through which volunteer drivers use their own cars to take people from their homes to destinations of their choice and back again. The purpose of the journey might be to attend a health appointment or social group, or to go shopping. The driver can wait for up to one and a half hours before the return journey and a family member or carer can travel at no extra cost. Bookings should be made at least three working days in advance.
BP accuses Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) subsidiary Monroe Energy of wrongfully terminating a crude oil supply contract in 2016, costing it at least $59M in damages, Reuters reports, citing a federal court filing.
Monroe signed a three-year contract with BP in 2014 to supply its 185K bbl/day refinery outside Philadelphia with crude oil from the Eagle Ford or Bakken shale fields, but notified BP last June that it was severing the contract, alleging BP was intentionally blending batches of Eagle Ford crude that did not meet the API gravity grade called for in the contract, according to the lawsuit.
BP says the agreement included no language that barred it from commingling grades of crude oil from the same fields, and that blending batches of Eagle Ford crude from different wells was a routine industry practice; "Monroe's allegations were nothing more than an unfounded pretext to terminate" the contract, BP says.
An independent election monitoring group in Russia, Golos, says the presidential election that gave Vladimir Putin another six years in office was far from free. Rough cut (no reporter narration).
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WAILUKU, Hawaii (AP) - Maui's first state-licensed medical marijuana dispensary to open for business will be closed Monday and Tuesday and will change its operating hours.
The Maui News reports Maui Grown Therapies announced the closure Saturday and company officials say it will change its hours while it awaits action from the Department of Health's State Labs Division.
Maui Grown Therapies officials say action by the division is needed to help "unclog a backlog of products so Maui patients can have access to quality-assured medicinal cannabis products."
The company had expected its most recent batch of flowers to clear lab certification by Saturday, but that didn't happen.
Company officials say it sold out its first batch of certified flowers Saturday due to "high demand."
It will reopen at noon Wednesday.
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Here’s your (spoof) television guide to the 2018 Winter Olympics.
Tweeters this week used the #WinterOlympicsTV hashtag to put an Olympic spin on their favorite TV show titles ― in anticipation of the upcoming games in PyeongChang, South Korea.
Highlights included “Stranger Rinks,” “Curl Your Enthusiasm” and “Little House Vonn The Prairie.”
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In this file photo, UC Riverside outfielder Mark Contreras makes a leaping catch in center field during a game this season. UC Riverside right-handed pitcher Ryan Lillie was the first Inland-area player taken in the MLB draft on Tuesday.
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The Peel Regional Police Public Safety Unit was heating up an already hot day during training in Meaford Wednesday (May 30).
Members of the unit have been honing their skills at the Meaford military base since Monday (May 28). On Wednesday, they were preparing themselves for various scenarios including “dealing with fire bombs, building clearing and less lethal disbursement tactics,” according to Peel police spokesperson Const. Iryna Yashnyk.
The part-time unit deploys officers assigned to regular duties when they are needed to manage large crowds, and in large searches for evidence, or missing people.
Most recently, they assisted in the large-scale search for evidence in the explosion at the Bombay Bhel restaurant in Mississauga May 24.
Gillian & David reveal the current state of Mulder & Scully on the new season of The X-Files...or do they?
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Babysitter accused of killing 7-month-old she was watching
TRENTON, N.C. (AP) — Authorities in North Carolina have accused a woman in the death of a 7-month-old girl she was babysitting.
The Jones County Sheriff's Office told local news outlets 24-year-old Shaina Civils is charged with murder and intentional child abuse inflicting serious bodily injury.
Sheriff Danny Heath said Jones Count EMS was dispatched to a Pollocksville residence on June 26 for an unresponsive child. When deputies arrived, the child was already dead. Heath said the State Bureau of Investigation was called to look into the baby's death.
An arrest warrant says the baby had a skull fracture, abrasions and lacerations when investigators found her.
Civils is jailed without bond, and was given provisional counsel during her first court appearance Monday. She will be assigned a permanent attorney from the capital defender's office.
A water main burst on Hobart’s Brooker Highway on Thursday, March 15, causing damage to infrastructure.This video, taken by eyewitness Hayley Allison, shows the geyser, which reportedly damages a car dealship and launches water 15 metres into the air.Police said the incident might cost the dealership a million dollars and could potentially topple its building, ABC reported. Credit: Hayley Allison via Storyful
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Miami's Most Iconic BarsGoing out to a bar is a very popular outing for adults on the weekends. But most bars just play music and offer drinks. For those looking for a little change, try visiting an iconic bar. Antique architecture, buildings, legends from decades in the past, and gorgeous, calming views are just some of the things that go into making a bar an iconic landmark.
We've made substantial progress in combating hate and bigotry in recent decades, but racism and other forms of prejuduice remain stubborn and hard to eradicate, like rodents that have taken up residence in dank and distant corners of a cellar.
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Best this, best that! It’s the best of Indiana, and it’s time to cast your vote!
Laura Minzes, Associate Vice President, State Historic Sites, shares more on this year’s contenders:
Best sites to see the fall colors Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site Lanier Mansion State Historic Site C. Steele State Historic Site
Best site for all things Halloween Culbertson Mansion State Historic Site
Best site for living history Vincennes State Historic Site (Muster on the Wabash – re-enactment of Harrison gathering his troops to head up the Wabash for the battle of Tippecanoe)
Best weekend getaway New Harmony State Historic Site
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Police have identified one of the victims of a triple homicide in Hot Springs.
According to a news release from the Hot Springs Police Department, 40-year-old Paul D. Power of Hot Springs was among three people found dead in a home in the 200 block of Nevada Street during a welfare check Tuesday evening.
Nicholas Matthew Lewondowski, 34, of Hot Springs was later arrested and charged with three counts of capital murder.
A witness told authorities that Lewondowski killed the three after the four of them got into an argument about a member of the group stealing from another member.
Two female victims have not been positively identified by the state Crime Laboratory yet, police said.
Beginning Monday, authorities in the Pee Dee conducted the twelfth “Operation Strike Force,” a focused enforcement effort on the interstates in Florence and Darlington counties that resulted in four arrests, the apprehension of seven fugitives, the recovery of two stolen vehicles, and the seizure of marijuana, meth, cocaine, and over $250,000 in drug or contraband-related currency.
Friday was a big night for Labette County High School senior Tristan Gegg.
She eclipsed 2,000 career points, she made a school record nine 3's and she scored a school record 46 points. Gegg's big night helped the Grizzlies beat the Parsons Vikings 78-59 to move to 15-0 on the season.
"I just came to play," Gegg said after the game, "If I got two thousand, I got two thousand. It wasn't just me, it was our whole team that played amazing, so I was really proud of how we contributed the whole night."
Alabama will have a weather smorgasbord over the next week, with chances for heavy rain, storms and even snow making appearances in the forecast. First is the rain, which had overspread much of the state as of Saturday morning.
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A Panama Canal linehandling team waits on the bow of the Coast Guard Cutter John McCormick as it transits through the Panama Canal during it's voyage to their homeport of Ketchikan, Alaska, February 12, 2016.
The cutter John McCormick will be the first Fast Response Cutter to be commissioned in Alaska.
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"Pink bubbles signal that a special meal is about to start," says Stacey Gibson, wine director for The Woodsman Tavern in Portland, Oregon, and sommelier for this monthly popup series . But sparkling rosA© is not just ideal for a predinner toast: It's also a powerhouse for pairing with food.
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At a discussion on Tuesday in the Knesset's Aliya and Absorption Committee, the founder of the religious rights group ITIM, Rabbi Shaul Faber, accused the state of turning aliya into a political game. The discussion focused on preparedness for aliya in the 21st century and strengthening the connection of Diaspora Jews with Israel.
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Kim Jung-Un Belts Out “Rocket Man” in Parody Concert Video That’s Poised to Become Viral Gold
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Damn, North Korea’s Kim Jung-Un can really rock the house, especially when failure to applause for the aspiring strong man can put you in front of a firing squad.
Rolling Stone is calling the dictator’s live rendition of Elton John’s classic Rocket Man a muscular and musical feat that transcends global comprehension and will surely help bring world leaders together to embrace his communist reign. (We ginned that quote up, as part of this parody. Rolling Stone makes up quotes — or entire stories — as part of their normal news gathering.)
This could make the controversial leader a shoe in to win this year’s North Korea’s Got Talent.
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Did you know more than 3,500 people in Michigan are waiting today for organ transplants? Jennifer Hildenbrand was one of those people, who isn't taking her second chance for granted.
South Africa’s rand touched a 16-month high against the dollar early on Wednesday on improved risk appetite with investors eyeing a new batch of domestic and U.S. economic data for fresh catalysts. Again, South Africa’s rand edged higher on Monday, lifted by improved risk sentiment globally as fears receded over the impact of U.S. President…
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Pledging to get tougher on drug traffickers and scare young people away from using drugs, President Trump announced his new plan to attack opioids Monday.
The president made his remarks in New Hampshire, a state that has been hit hard by the opioid crisis. WBUR's Anthony Brooks joined WBUR's All Things Considered from Manchester, N.H., following the president's speech.
This cheerful-looking fellow is the Rabbit Night Light from Flying Tiger Copenhagen, the store packed with cool, accessible Danish design. The light, which is battery-powered, soothes little ones to sleep with its soft glow, slowly changing colour from pink to green to blue to white. £2. uk.flyingtiger.com
Group publicly reading the Bible end-to-end in Columbia Kathy Cox has sent a note that Kentucky 120 United is represented in Adair, and, she says, a total of 79 of Kentucky's 120 counties, with various people reading the Bible on the courthouse steps. "This will be done until the entire Bible has been read," she writes.
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More than 150 archers from toddlers to seniors, including 10-year old Cooper Peloso of Nelson, turned up for the West Kootenay Archery Club Shoot held at Casino on the weekend. The family-friendly event featured three courses with 15 3D target shoots in each. Volunteers with the club set up and maintain the archery shoot throughout the year. For more information on volunteering or to join the club, email westkootenayarchers@gmail.com.
The Village Screen’s Enchanted Christmas Cinema is returning to Abbeydale Picture House this festive season, showing a selection of magical Christmas films including Elf, Gremlins and Home Alone.
Audiences will step into the Picture House to uncover magical decor, sparkling Christmas trees, festive tunes and feel good Christmas films on December 16 to 17. The resident DJ will be spinning all the Christmas classics.
Fact: Drew Brees threw for 350 yards on Sunday and finished the season with 5,208 passing yards. He has five 5,000-yard seasons in his career. All other QBs combined in NFL history have four such seasons.
The Trumbull Police Department and Drug Enforcement Administration, (DEA), will provide an opportunity to dispose of unwanted prescription pills on National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Saturday, April 28, at Middlebrook School, 220 Middlebrooks Ave., from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Turn in your unused or expired prescription medication for safe disposal.
Pills can be dropped off, no questions asked. Liquids and needles cannot be accepted.
The goal of the campaign is to make sure that prescription pills don’t fall into the wrong hands and end up leading to addiction.
Police also offer a medication drop box in their lobby that can be used 365 days a year and 24 hours a day.
Asaram rape case verdict: A look at the case timeline
An SC/ST court will pronounce its verdict in a rape case against self-styled godman Asaram on April 25. The verdict will be delivered on premises of Jodhpur central jail, where Asaram is lodged.
Scheifele had an assist in a 4-2 win over the Stars on Sunday.
This was Scheifele's first game after missing five with an upper-body injury. He played 23:18 and 3:54 on the power play, so the Jets clearly didn't ease him back into the lineup. The 24-year-old center has impressed when healthy, as he has 52 points in 51 contests.
The Columbia police need help to find who is responsible for the theft of the historical markers at a local church.
The historical markers that once sat out front of Bethel AME Church on Sumter Street were stolen on April 12. Police said they and the church are working together to find out who is responsible.
It was reported stolen on 4/12. Citizens w/info on the case should call Crimestoppers 1-888-CRIME-SC. (Pictures courtesy of church member) pic.twitter.com/FQmDw45yG2 — Cola Police Dept. SC (@ColumbiaPDSC) April 17, 2017
CPD is working with historical Bethel AME Church on Sumter St. to determine what happened to the church's marker. pic.twitter.com/V3cenUkfn4 — Cola Police Dept. SC (@ColumbiaPDSC) April 17, 2017
If you know anything about this crime, you are asked to call CrimeStoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC.
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BOSTON (WHDH) - Former Boston hockey stars, Bobby Carpenter and Denna Laing, crossed the Boston Marathon finish line together. Carpenter pushed Laing the entire 26.6 miles.
Laing was seriously injured in the 2016 Winter Classic and was racing in a wheelchair.
The pair finished the race in about four and a half hours.
This was Laing’s first time participating in the marathon, and it was Carpenter’s second.
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* Sierra metals reports strong q1-2017 financial results at its Sociedad Minera Corona subsidiary in Peru
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KARACHI, Aug 14 (APP): On the occasion of the 70th Independence
Day anniversary of Pakistan, a magnificent air show was held at
Seaview, here on Monday afternoon under the auspices of the
Pakistan Air Force (PAF).
A large number of people, including women and children watched
with great interest the air show that continued for about an
hour.
The Mirage jets, F-16s, K-8 (Sherdil) as well as helicopters and
planes from Pakistan Navy participated in the air show and performed
flying maneuvers.
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah was the chief guest
on the occasion. Corps Commander Karachi, Lt. Gen. Shahid Baig
Mirza and Air Officer Commanding Southern Air Command Haseeb Piracha,
was also present.
The people who watched the air show said that they were very much
thrilled by the aerobatics performed and the expertise that was
displayed during the hour-long event.
Featured below are companies that have experienced recent insider trading activity in the public market through their direct and indirect ownerships.
Keep in mind, when looking at transaction activities by insiders, purchasing activity may reflect perceived value in a security. Selling activity may or may not be related to a stock’s valuation; perhaps an insider needs to raise money for personal reasons. An insider’s total holdings should be considered because a sale may, in context, be insignificant if this person has a large remaining position in the company. I tend to put great weight on insider transaction activity when I see multiple insiders trading a company’s shares or units.
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Australian Broadcasting Corporation Broadcast: 18/04/2017 Reporter: David Lipson
David Lipson speaks to Shadow Foreign Affairs minister Penny Wong about the impact of the Korean Peninsula tensions on Australia and the government's decision to abolish 457 work visas.
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July 3, 2018 -- As Americans come together to celebrate with food, friends, and fireworks, it’s also important to remember how to stay safe.
Last year saw the highest number of firework-related injuries, says the Consumer Product Safety Commission. There were at least eight reported deaths and an estimated 12,900 injuries. Of those, 8,700 happened in the summer.
Here are some tips on how not to become a statistic.
BURLINGTON, Iowa (AP) - Authorities say a man whose body was found in a Burlington basement died from a fall while repairing the basement steps.
The body of 53-year-old Ricky Wixom was discovered Jan. 12. Iowa Department of Public Safety agent Richard Rahn said Friday that Wixom occasionally stayed with a friend who lived in the home.
It's believed Wixom fell in September while working on the steps. Relatives reported him missing Oct. 10. Rahn says the resident rarely went into the old basement and didn't notice any smell from the decomposing body, which was found by a plumber called in to check possible water problems.
An autopsy showed Wixom suffered blunt force injuries consistent with a fall. Rahn says the death has been ruled an accident.
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A FURNITURE retailer which has a branch in Henley has gone into administration.
Feather & Black, which opened its outlet in Market Place in 2012, is being offered for sale as a going concern by the administrator Duff & Phelps.
The company is part of the Wade Furniture Group, whose other venture Multiyork went into administration two weeks ago.
Since 2013, there have been more than 200 school shootings in the U.S. - nearly one per week, a study shows. The most recent hit the still-recovering city of San Bernardino on April 10 at North Park Elementary, less than nine miles south of the Inland Regional Center where a terrorist attack left 14 dead on Dec. 2, 2015.
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Alba is surprised when she finds out Sabrina knows Chip is messing with her on the Internet.
We all know how big a fan Varun Dhawan is when it comes to WWE, and the Judwaa 2 star got the opportunity to spend time with stars like Triple H, Jinder Mahal and various other wrestlers and hosted the Delhi version of WWE.
Also, Jinder Mahal lost to Triple H but had no qualms of losing and said, "No shame in facing defeat by the greatest of all time." Check out the pictures below...
Rector, bishop now sing from same hymn sheet as organist
A stand-off involving a Port Elizabeth organist who was “barred” from church after a spat with the leadership of St Saviour’s Anglican Church has been resolved.
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URBANA, Ill. (WAND): University of Illinois students are pushing for a second polling location leading into the March Primary Election.
This years primary is on March 20th, during the U of I spring break.
A group of students held a news conference today saying County Clerk Gordy Hulten will not add a second early voting location.
The current plan is for a single polling location in the Illini Union., but one county board member says this won't be enough.
"Donald Trump's national voter suppression scheme has a an ally in the Champaign County Clerk's Office," Josh Hartke, a Champaign County Board Member, says. "Those who live in dormitories and university housing - their homes close, they have to leave this community so they don't have the opportunity to vote on election day."
During the 2016 election students waited in line for up to three hours to vote.
BOSTON (AP) — The host of one of NPR’s most successful programs has been suspended while the network investigates sexual misconduct allegations.
The allegations against “On Point” host Tom Ashbrook include that he engaged in “creepy” sex talks and gave unwanted hugs, neck and back rubs to 11 mostly young women and men who worked on the show. They were contained in a document and confirmed in multiple interviews by WBUR-FM, the Boston station that produces the show.
Ashbrook was put on leave last week.
In a text to the station, Ashbrook said: “I am sure that once the facts come out that people will see me for who I am – flawed but caring and decent in all my dealings with others.”
“On Point” is carried by more than 290 NPR stations. Ashbrook has hosted for 16 years.
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Moore (knee) has been reinstated from the 10-day disabled list ahead of Wednesday's start against Seattle, John Blake of the Texas Rangers reports.
Moore is scheduled to make his 10th start of the season after returning from a short stint on the disabled list. He'll look to improve on a disappointing start to the season, as he's accrued a 7.99 ERA and 2.02 WHIP with 33 strikeouts over 41.2 innings. Austin Bibens-Dirkx has been sent down in a corresponding move.
Cleaning and other staff at Limassol hospital said they will be staging a 12-hour strike on Wednesday to protest problems created by lack of staff at the state facility.
Unions had planned a strike for last Tuesday but eventually called it off after talks started with the health ministry.
Negotiations however, did not yield any results, prompting unions to take industrial action.
The strike includes clerks, cleaning staff, ward assistants, and messengers.
Skeleton staff will be working in surgeries, the ICU, and A&E.
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The Carters out in #NY – Oct. 5 📸: splash news A post shared by Beylite (@beylite) on Oct 5, 2017 at 10:43am PDT
Blue Ivy is dripping swagoo through these NYC streets. The Carters were spotted in NYC earlier today and the Internet is dying over Blue’s adorable sweatsuit. She get it from her daddy.
How freakin’ adorable is Jay Z holding Sir and Rumi.
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ISTANBUL (AP) - Turkey's state-run news agency says a United Nations judge has been convicted of membership in an extremist group.
A court in Ankara sentenced Aydin Sefa Akay, a Turkish national, to seven and a half years in prison for "membership in an armed terror group" Wednesday, according to Anadolu news agency. Akay, a retired ambassador and a sitting judge at the UN Mechanism for International Criminal Tribunals, was accused of links to U.S.-based cleric Fethullah Gulen.
Turkey claims Gulen was behind the bloody failed coup last summer. He denies the allegations.
Akay was arrested in September as part of a crackdown on alleged followers of the cleric, drawing criticism from the UN. Following the guilty verdict, the court ruled to release him under judicial control and barred him from leaving Turkey.
A 97 year old Redhead man is facing domestic violence charges after allegedly pushing his wife to the ground during an argument last night.
The 80 year old woman fractured her leg and neck and suffered facial injuries during the incident — shes now in a stable condition in John Hunter Hospital.
Her husband, who uses a walking stick, has been charged with recklessly causing grievous bodily harm and served with an AVO.
Hell front court next month.
April 25(Reuters) - Toly Bread Co Ltd :
* Says it plans to pay FY 2017 dividend to shareholders of record on April 27
* The company’s shares will be traded ex-right and ex-dividend on May 2 and the dividend will be paid on May 2
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If you started Cole Beasley last year against Green Bay, you probably won your week.
Can the Dallas Cowboys receiver repeat his epic performance against the Packers again this weekend?
Berenguer closer to Napoli
By Football Italia staff
Osasuna director Francisco Canal confirms “important developments over the next few days” for Alex Berenguer to Napoli.
The Spanish winger is reportedly close to a transfer, as he has already turned down Athletic Bilbao.
He has a €9m release clause and so far the Partenopei have offered €5m plus bonuses and a percentage on a future sale.
“I spoke to the Osasuna director of sport, Francisco Canal, and he told me that there will be important developments over the next few days in negotiations for Berenguer,” said Radio Kiss Kiss Napoli reporter Marcello Calvano.
“He can’t say any more, he told me, until the release clause is paid. He also confirmed what the player’s agent had described about the situation.”
Berenguer turns 22 next month and this season contributed two goals and seven assists in 31 competitive games for Osasuna.
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Keith O'Brien, first cardinal to recuse himself from a conclave because of a personal scandal has died
A DRIVER has been fined £180 after failing to tell police who was driving a car.
Troy Powell, 30, of London Road, Hilsea, was convicted of failing to give information relating to the driver of a vehicle on April 28 last year.
Portsmouth magistrates ordered him to pay a £30 victim surcharge and £300 prosecution costs. Powell admitted failing surrender to custody on September 21 and was fined £80.
WASHINGTON (AP) — AP sources: Trump administration expected to renew temporary protected status for Syrians but not take new applicants.
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For most people, "early music" means Beethoven, Bach and Debussy. But scholar Angela Mariani is interested in what came before those composers.
On this week's Here & Now DJ Session, host Jeremy Hobson speaks with Mariani, host of the nationally syndicated radio show "Harmonia Early Music" from WFIU Public Radio, which highlights medieval, renaissance and baroque music.
Check out the Spotify and Apple Music playlists for our DJ Sessions
Music From The Segment
"La Rosette," composed by Michael Praetorius; performed by Piffaro
"Mith hierthae brendher," composed by Anonymous; performed by Ensemble Peregrina
"Diferencias sobre el canto llano de caballero," composed by Antonio de Cabezón; performed by Byron Schenkman
"Der Leiermann," composed by Franz Schubert; performed by Nataša Mirkovic-DeRo and Matthias Loibner
× Plane makes crash landing in northern Indiana
ROCHESTER, Ind. – A pilot made a crash landing in northern Indiana Monday evening.
Indiana State Police say 58-year-old Kenneth Bergman of Claypool had taken off from the Rochester Airport in a 2016 Easy Rider Experimental airplane when its engine stalled at about 500 feet.
Police say Bergman was able to glide the aircraft into the parking lot of Lau Industries, which is west of the airport. It reportedly came to a rest after striking a rail in the lot.
Troopers were called to the scene in the 500 block of North State Road 25 at approximately 6:45 p.m. When they arrived, police say they found Bergman had suffered a minor cut to his right eye.
Officers say the man was the only occupant of the plane at the time of the crash and no one else was injured.
Police say the plane has been secured in a hanger at the airport until employees of the Federal Aviation Administration can inspect it.
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NEW YORK — The following is a list of initial public offerings planned for the coming week. Sources include IPO ETF manager Renaissance Capital, and SEC filings.
Week of Oct. 9:
CarGurus – Cambridge, Mass., 9.4 million shares, priced $13-$15, managed by Goldman Sachs/Allen & Company. Proposed Nasdaq symbol CARG. Business: Online marketplace for buyers and sellers of new and used cars.
OptiNose – Yardley, Pa., 6.3 million shares, priced $15-$17, managed by Jefferies/Piper Jaffray. Proposed Nasdaq symbol OPTN. Business: Commercializing a drug-device nasal spray for chronic rhinosinusitis.
OrthoPediatrics – Warsaw, Ind., 4 million shares, priced $12-$14, managed by Piper Jaffray Stifel. Proposed Nasdaq symbol KIDS. Business: Sells orthopedic devices specialized for children.
Restoration Robotics – San Jose, Calif., 3.1 million shares, priced $7-$9, managed by National Securities/Roth Capital. Proposed Nasdaq symbol HAIR. Business: Sells robotic systems that assist doctors with hair restoration surgery.
The 2018 NFL draft is much stronger at offensive tackle than last year’s class, but there’s still not a clear-cut leader in that clubhouse to be the first one off the board come April.
A dark-horse candidate for that title is UCLA’s Kolton Miller, according to NFL.com’s Gil Brandt:
All 32 teams were repped at @UCLAFootball pro day, including HCs from CIN, SD, NO; GMs from ATL, NYJ; and NYJ OC Jeremy Bates. An afterthought after disastrous 2017 debut vs. Texas A&M, OT Kolton Miller now looks locked for middle of Round 1. Carbon copy of Nate Solder. — Gil Brandt (@Gil_Brandt) March 16, 2018
Miller’s certainly not the most polished prospect in this year’s tackle class, but his rare athleticism was on full display during his impressive combine workout. Those physical tools give him plenty of upside, and it could be enough to make him the first player taken at his position.
A Buffalo man has been accused of punching a police officer who was trying to disperse a crowd outside a bar on East Delavan Avenue early Sunday morning.
Edmund D. Davis, 39, was arrested at 2:18 a.m. near the corner of East Delavan and Edison avenues after police said he punched an officer in the back of the head, according to a police report.
The officer was attempting to disperse a large, "rowdy" crowd after responding to a call of "shots fired" near the bar known as Big Fella, according to the report. Both Davis and Cameron Ofield, 29, refused to leave the area. Davis and Ofield were charged with second-degree obstruction of governmental administration, three counts of disorderly conduct and resisting arrest, according to the report.
The officer suffered swelling and pain to his head, according to the report.
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YOUNGSTOWN — Reports said a Carlisle, Pa., man Saturday admitted to police that he put a bag of crack cocaine in his mother’s purse before running from a traffic stop.
Justin Harrison, 30, was arraigned today in municipal court on a charge of possession of cocaine and failure to comply. His bond was set at $11,000.
Reports said Harrison was a passenger in a car that police tried to pull over at about 4 p.m. on Hillman Street for running a stop sign. Harrison jumped out of the car and was caught behind a home in the first block of West Indianola Avenue after a short foot chase.
Harrison’s mother was the driver of the car and she told police her son put a bag of crack cocaine in her purse and she gave police permission to check her purse. Officers found the drugs in the purse and arrested Harrison after he told police the drugs belonged to him, reports said.
Harrison’s mother was given a traffic citation for running a red light, reports said.
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A few weeks ago an anonymous bidder spent $264,000 to buy a jersey worn by the legendary college basketball coach John Wooden when he played at Purdue in the 1930s. Now that anonymous bidder has come forward: Drew Brees.
Brees, the Saints quarterback who played his college football at Purdue, has announced that the jersey will go on permanent display on Purdue’s campus.
“The first words out of my mouth to him upon finding out the John Wooden jersey would be made available to the public was, ‘We have to get this for Purdue University. This jersey belongs in Mackey Arena back at Purdue,’” Brees said.
Brees has given millions of dollars to Purdue during his NFL career, so it’s not a big surprise that he was willing to spend that kind of money on a memorabilia that celebrates Purdue’s athletic history.
Wooden, best known for winning 10 national championships as head coach at UCLA, was an All-American basketball player at Purdue from 1930 to 1932.
A 33-year-old Colorado Springs man was arrested over the weekend after investigators say he used his Nissan to repeatedly ram a Jeep, ejecting a passenger in that vehicle, during a road-rage incident. William Rhea is accused of two counts of attempted first-degree murder in the early Saturday encounter in the Security-Widefield area.
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The start of track work for Brightline , the express passenger train service scheduled to begin operating later this year, is inflicting serious if temporary traffic pain in northeast Miami, El Portal and Miami Shores, and commuters all along the Florida East Coast rail line should brace for at least several more weeks of disruptions and logjams. All Aboard Florida, the service's parent, shut down the rail crossing at Northeast 79th and 82nd streets, the principal east-west commuter routes between Interstate 95 and Miami's Upper East Side, to auto traffic for the week starting Sunday night to install new track and make safety improvements, the company said.
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Amazon has shared the official trailer for Season Four of the Emmy and Golden Globe winning series MOZART IN THE JUNGLE, featuring HELLO, DOLLY's Bernadette Peters. In the show's fourth season, Hailey and Rodrigo's romance deepens as they go public with their relationship. And as Rodrigo learns what it means to be a boyfriend, Hailey enters a competition in Japan to prove herself as a conductor. Will they be able to balance the demands between their careers and relationship or will it tear them apart? Find out on February 16th when the series returns!
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About Mozart in the Jungle: What happens behind the curtains at the symphony is just as captivating as what happens on stage. Created by Paul Weitz (About a Boy), Roman Coppola (The Darjeeling Limited), and Jason Schwartzman (Rushmore). Brash new maestro Rodrigo (Gael Garcia Bernal) is stirring things up, and young oboist Hailey (Lola Kirke) hopes for her big chance.
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Adj. Q1 EPS of $0.86 vs. $0.57 due to the high effective tax rate of 32.0% in 1Q17 vs. 22.6% in 1Q18.
Adjusted return on average assets 1.36%, up 24 bps from 4Q17 and up 39 bps from 1Q17.
Adjusted return on average common equity was 14.86%, up 480 basis points from 1Q17.
Net interest margin was 3.78%, up 13 bps from 4Q17 and 36 bps from 1Q17.
Adjusted efficiency ratio was 57.42%, up 483 bps from 1Q17.
The company expects FY18 average loan growth of 4-6% compared to +3.4% in 1Q17; net interest income growth of +11-13% vs. +14.3% in 1Q17.
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A body of a man has been found in the Derryveagh Mountains in Co Donegal.
The man had not returned to his car which was parked at Loch Beara on the western outskirts of Glenveagh National Park and an alarm was raised on Saturday night.
According to RTÉ, the man told locals he was going walking in the Sliabh Sneachta area.
It is understood the man had a home in Donegal but was orginally from England.
A Coast Guard helicopter and the Donegal Mountain Rescue Team coordinated the search and the body was found yesterday evening.
One of five black women golfers who say they were told to leave a Pennsylvania club says it felt like they were "playing with targets on our backs."
Sandra Harrison says representatives of the Grandview Golf Club in York told the group at the second hole they were playing too slowly.
After the ninth hole, an hour and a half later, she says they were told they took too long a break and needed to leave.
She says she and two other women left because they were so rattled by the treatment.
The club called police on the two women who remained. No charges were filed.
Club co-owner JJ Chronister has said she called the women personally to "sincerely apologize."
Harrison says she's still traumatized and hurt.
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SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Emergency workers were investigating a hazardous material spill at Tesla Inc's Gigafactory battery plant in Nevada on Monday, but there were no significant injuries and no threat to the public, authorities said.
"There was no threat to the public, no plumes or anything," said Joe Curtis, director of emergency management for Nevada's Storey County, who said the fire department was on the scene identifying the spilled hazardous material.
Curtis said the incident was isolated to a small area of the sprawling building located outside of Sparks, Nevada, which is ramping up production of batteries for the electric vehicle maker. Tesla did not immediately return an email seeking comment.
(Reporting By Alexandria Sage; Editing by David Gregorio)
Fires are burning in Terang, Garvoc, Camperdown and Hawkesdale. 12 houses have been impacted and four have been destroyed.
Baku. 14 October. REPORT.AZ/ In January-September, 28 792,8 thsd tons of crude oil including gas condensates produced in Azerbaijan.
Report informs referring to State Statistical Committee (SSC) of the Republic of Azerbaijan, 28 755,4 thsd tons of this volume accounted for crude oil produced for commodity market. The volume of oil production in first 9 months of 2017 decreased by 8% as compared to same period in 2016.
In reporting period, the volume of natural gas production in Azerbaijan was 21,091 bln cum, 13 509,7 mln cum of this volume accounted for natural gas produced for commodity market.
In January-September, gas production in Azerbaijan fell by 5,3% as compared to same period in 2016. Natural gas indented for market shrunk by 3,4% compared to same period last year.
A massive accident has closed Øresund Bridge for motorway traffic in both directions this morning.
According to the Swedish newspaper Sydsvenskan, around a dozen cars were involved in the accident leaving nine people injured.
The accident took place on the Swedish side of the bridge, reported Copenhagen Police.
READ MORE: Ice and slippery roads throughout Denmark this morning
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According to traffic information on the Øresund Bridge website, the bridge is expected to open for traffic again at about 10:00.
Train traffic across the bridge remains unaffected and has continued on as normal.
Keep updated about the traffic situation on the bridge here.
The waterfront in Louisville, Kentucky, remained underwater on Monday, February 26, as the Ohio River was expected to crest in the afternoon.Despite that expectation, however, the river was forecast to remain at moderate flooding levels until Tuesday night, the National Weather Service said.Heavy rain, including nearly three inches at Louisville airport on Saturday, triggered the flooding, a news report said. A crest of 36.1 feet would be the ninth-highest crest for the Ohio River in Louisville.This video shows a dumpster being towed in the floodwater in Louisville’s waterfront area. Credit: ACOFFEYDESIGNS via Storyful
Upper 90’s latest retail shop in Queens features an outdoor rooftop pitch that fills a void for local soccer plays, according to the shop's founder Zachary Rubin.
“We did this project in Queens because, as a borough, it is horribly under-fielded,” Rubin said. “There just aren’t enough fields for adults or kids to play.”
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A motorcyclist has been taken to hospital with two suspected broken legs and hips after a collision.
Emergency services were called to Bacup Road in Rawtenstall at around 7.15am on Friday, October 6.
Police said the collision between a Volkswagen Golf and a motorbike happened near to the health centre.
The Road was shut in both directions between St Mary’s Way and Bocholt Way.
The motorcyclist was taken to Royal Blackburn Hospital with two suspected broken legs and broken hips.
Police said a female passenger in the VW Golf was taken to Royal Blackburn Hospital for a precuationary check-up.
Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to call Lancashire Police on 101 quoting log number 201 of October 6.
PM Modi Wishes Rahul Gandhi A "Fruitful Tenure" As Congress Chief Mr Gandhi was campaigning in Gujarat, when his party announced in Delhi that he has been elected unopposed after the deadline for withdrawal of nomination ended today.
BEAVER TWP., Ohio (WYTV) – Fire Safety was on the schedule Friday for first-grade students at South Range Elementary.
Beaver Township firefighters have been a part of this special program for the past 25 years.
Students watched a video on fire safety and even had a chance to try on the emergency gear.
Teachers say this program is great for the kids.
“They’re always very excited, very involved,” said first-grade Teacher Patti Yocum. “They are learning life skills that they can share with their parents. The fire department even comes in; the firemen come into the classroom to share even more about fire safety, smoke alarms. We want them to tell their parents, to make sure they have smoke alarms in their homes.”
Students also had a chance to go out and get a closer look at a fire truck and ambulance.
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysian police say they have arrested a woman in connection with the death of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s half brother.
Wednesday’s statement says the woman was arrested at Kuala Lumpur International Airport. She was carrying Vietnamese travel documents.
Kim Jong Un’s half brother died Monday after suddenly falling ill at the airport. According to a Malaysian government official, Kim told medical workers before he died that he had been attacked with a chemical spray.
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EDMONTON — The Alberta government has reached a new agreement with physicians that calls for no fee increases for two years.
The deal that runs until March 31, 2020, covers about 10,000 doctors who are members of the Alberta Medical Association.
Health Minister Sarah Hoffman says the agreement will save the government about $95 million.
Hoffman notes the province has similar no-increase deals with unions that represent nurses and other health professionals.
Dr. Neil Cooper, president of the association, says 89 per cent of physicians who voted are in favour of the agreement.
The province and the AMA reached the tentative deal after months of negotiations that focused on government concerns about health spending and its budget.
Plaintiffs' lawyers contend the league is not awarding settlement funds fast enough. So far, $227 million in claims have been awarded. (Source: Raycom Media)
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Jane (Katie Stevens), Kat (Aisha Dee), and Sutton (Meghann Fahy) are back!
The Bold Type is returning for its second season on June 12, and life certainly doesn't look smooth for the three best friends.
We left off with Kat flying across the world to see Adena, Sutton choosing Richard, and Jane leaving her position at Scarlet, so it's safe the say these young women are operating outside their comfort zones.
In the Season 2 trailer, we see Adena meeting Kat's parents, Jane's new job turning out to be less than ideal, and Sutton dealing with a trouble-making colleague.
Watch the promo below:
The Bold Type, Season 2 Premiere, Tuesday, June 12, 8/7c, Freeform
A serious car and lorry crash has completely shut the M25 anticlockwise near Waltham Abbey.
The accident happened in the early hours of the morning (March 20) between Junction 27 on the M11 and Junction 26 on the A121 at Waltham Abbey.
Traffic is extremely heavy after the road closure with congestion on the M25 to Junction 28 on the A12.
There are around nine miles of queues on the M25 leading up to the road closure and around eight miles of queues on the M11.
All trapped traffic was released at 2.30am and the lorry is reported to have left the carriageway.
Long delays remain in place as diversions are put in place to help ease congestion.
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Daniel Bader, Jerry Hildenbrand, Russell Holly, and Andrew Martonik convene for a detailed breakdown of all the announcements from Google’s Pixel hardware event this week.
They get the bezel bashing out of the way quickly before moving on to Google’s Home Mini and Home Max, followed by a look at the Pixelbook. Besides Jerry, who is the target audience for Chrome OS on such a high end piece of hardware? Are the specs simply overkill for what can be accomplished on the device? It’s a computer that’s far more capable than your might think.
The second half of the episode is devoted to Pixel 2 as the crew discuss the specs, colors, and features of each model. The camera is a major change from the original Pixel. It bucks the recent trend of dual cameras by offering a single rear facing camera. They also talk about the Pixel Buds and their potential usefulness for translation.
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The music teacher at Parkview Elementary is an Emmy award winning composer, and every year he brings his music class together for a tradition that is new in nature, but is already taking off in its short existence. started hearing "Carol the Bells," bum-ba-ba-da," said Kevin Croxton, "then I started hearing Harry Potter, and I thought those things would work together well."
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WEST ORANGE, NJ — According to an April 17 statement from the West Orange School District, the West Orange Board of Education and West Orange Education Association, the teachers’ union, have reached “a tentative agreement with regard to health benefits and salary increases.”
A contract has not been in place for nearly two years due to disagreements regarding health benefits and salary increases.
“There are still some important issues to resolve but health benefits and salary increases have been the major issues to agree upon,” the WOSD statement said, without any additional information.
More information will be provided as it becomes available.
Embattled Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, Dr. Maikanti Baru, was few hours ago sighted at the Presidential Villa, Abuja about the same time President Muhammadu Buhari was meeting the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr . Ibe Kachikwu.
He was first sighted at the Vice President's Wing of the Presidential Villa before he proceeded to the Office of the Chief of Staff to the President, Abba Kyari.
Baru later joined Muslim faithful, including Buhari for the Juma’at service in a mosque inside the Presidential Villa.
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Headline: Name release following fatal workplace accident in Rolleston – rnzngin Fifth Estate
Source: New Zealand Police – Press Release/Statement:
Headline: Name release following fatal workplace accident in Rolleston
Police can now release the name of the woman killed in a workplace accident in Rolleston on Monday 12 June.
She was Kamila Mun of Mairehau and aged in her early 50s.
WorkSafe are investigating the accident.
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President Jacob Zuma during his State of the Nation Address (SONA) to a joint sitting of the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces in Cape Town, South Africa February 9, 2017. REUTERS/Sumaya Hisham
JOHANNESBURG South Africa's main opposition leader said on Thursday he plans to bring a motion of no confidence against President Jacob Zuma in parliament after an ally of the ruling ANC confirmed Zuma's intention to fire Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan.
"At a time when 9 million South Africans are without work and our fragile economy requires leadership and clear policy direction, President Zuma continues to play "Russian Roulette" with our economy and the future of our country," Mmusi Maimane, leader of the Democratic Alliance said in a statement.
(Reporting by James Macharia; editing by John Stonestreet)
Strictly's back and the series has got off to an exciting start.
The celebrities are competing to see who can become the best ballroom dancer - and lift the famous glitterball trophy.
But it's not just celebs who have caught the dancing bug - lots of kids love to ballroom dance too.
We caught up with some of them to find out why they enjoy it so much.
Islamabad, Jan 2: At least six persons were injured in a roadside explosion in Quetta city of Pakistan on Monday, police said.
As many as four security personnel and two civilians were injured when the roadside bomb targeted the vehicle of the Frontier Corps personnel who were on a routine patrol.
The injured were rushed to a local hospital, Dawn online reported. Heavy contingents of police and rescue workers reached the spot and the blast site was cordoned off.
An investigation has been initiated into the matter.
Southern Punjab has been the target of similar attacks before. In January 2012, a remote-controlled bombing killed 18 people in the city.
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PETER MAX – THE COLLECTED WORKS 1960-2017 , a newly-curated collection from Pop artist legend Peter Max, will be on exhibition and available for acquisition at Milwaukee’s Gallery 505 with previews beginning Saturday, June 3. A special uncrating event will take place on Friday, June 2 from 6:00-8:00pm. Peter Max will make in-gallery appearances on Saturday, June 10 from 6:00-8:00pm and Sunday, June 11 from 1:00-4:00pm. The exhibit features Max’s iconic and most infamous pieces, among them “Statue of Liberty,” Max’s famous “Flag” pieces, “Umbrella Man” and the prestigious “Cosmic Runner.” This exhibition is complimentary to the public however RSVPs are required at 414-962-6302 or director@gallery-505.com. Please visit http://www.gallery-505.com/ for additional info.
Price: Free
A federal judge has ruled against the Trump administration's decision to end a program protecting some young immigrants from deportation U.S. District Judge John D. Bates in Washington says the Department of Homeland Security's decision to rescind the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program "was unlawful and must be set aside."Bates is giving DHS 90 days to "better explain its view" that DACA is unlawful. After that, he says, DHS "must accept and process new as well as renewal DACA applications."DACA temporarily shielded from deportation so-called Dreamers - immigrants brought illegally to the U.S. as children. President Donald Trump announced last year that he would end the program.Bates' ruling Tuesday night comes in a pair of cases whose lead plaintiffs are the NAACP and Princeton University.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — President Donald Trump has accused House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi of being an “MS-13 lover” and dismissed a Democratic Senate candidate as a “tool” of Minority Leader Chuck Schumer.
That line of attack is likely to become familiar as Trump boosts Republican congressional candidates ahead of midterm elections.
He traveled to Tennessee on Tuesday to promote the Senate candidacy of congresswoman Marsha Blackburn. She is likely to face Democratic former Gov. Phil Bredesen in a fall contest that’s among those crucial to holding onto a Republican majority.
Besides headlining a private fundraiser for Blackburn, Trump used a public rally to urge supporters not to become “complacent” this fall while Democrats were “sticking together” to block his agenda.
Westminster Abbey is receiving its first architectural addition in 250 years: an unexplored 13th-century attic space that has been subject to a $30M renovation.
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Tuesday - Thundery showers mainly over northern and eastern Singapore in the afternoon.
Wednesday - Late morning and early afternoon thundery showers.
The president recently fired Secretary of State Rex Tillerson in a tweet and hinted at more changes to come.
The Palestinian Prisoner Club said in a statement that Israeli occupation soldiers stormed the cities of Ramallah, el-Bireh, Bethlehem, Hebron, Jericho, the northern Jordan Valley and a number of neighborhoods in Jerusalem and arrested the Palestinians.
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DENVER -- News of Michael Flynn resigning as National Security Adviser spread around the world quickly.
FOX31 sat down with Christopher Hill Tuesday to get a closer look into how these developments are being perceived around the globe. He served as U.S. Ambassador to Macedonia, Poland, Korea and Iraq under presidents Clinton, Bush and Obama.
He said what is happening right now has certainly hurt U.S. national security. See more of his analysis in the video clip.
Hill is currently the dean of the Josef Korbel School of International Studies at the University of Denver.
SAN LUIS POTOSI — The final push begins Friday as Mexico looks to become the most successful team ever in the Hex.
Mexico coach Juan Carlos Osorio's men already are qualified for the World Cup, but rather than take these two games off, Osorio has called in his top team.
Pleasantly for Osorio, nearly everyone is available with a fully fit squad, though there are still a few worries about Carlos Salcedo, who only recently returned from the injury he suffered in the Confederations Cup.
Here are three potential Mexico starting XIs:
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At the moment, this looks like the most probable Mexico starting lineup next July. Guillermo Ochoa looks to have locked down the starting goalkeeper spot, while the midfield has shown its quality during previous encounters. Chicharito almost certainly will be the center forward, barring something drastic happening, and Hirving Lozano and Jesus Corona both are in excellent form.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump played with the pronunciation of Puerto Rico as he saluted Hispanic Heritage Month at the White House.
President Trump drew out the name in an accented fashion three times — “Pueeeeerto Rico” — telling the crowd, “We love Pueeeeerto Rico.” Then he said it without any accent: “And we also love Puerto Rico,” prompting a laugh from the crowd.
President Trump said his administration is working hard to help Puerto Ricans recover from Hurricane Maria.
President Trump has rankled many Hispanics with his tough immigration policies. At the White House event Friday, the president praised the contributions of Hispanics, including those working in his administration and serving in the military.
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Turkish officials say dozens were slightly injured after an earthquake in southeastern Turkey.
The earthquake struck Samsat village in the province of Adiyaman early Tuesday at 3.34 a.m. local time (0034 GMT). The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake had a magnitude of 5.2 at 10 kilometers deep.
Turkey's health minister said of those injured, 35 were still receiving treatment, according to official Anadolu news agency. The regional governor said the injuries were caused as people fled their homes in panic.
Anadolu quoted victim Zeynep Berk whose house collapsed on her and four others. Neighbors rescued the family and attempts to recover their 150 animals continue.
The quake was felt in neighboring provinces. Turkey's Kandilli Earthquake Monitoring Center recorded at least 13 aftershocks.
ATHENS (ANA) – Police dismantled a criminal ring that smuggled drugs from Albania to Greece.
Three Albanian nationals aged 21, 28 and 48 were arrested in the Athens district of Egaleo.
A police search in residences and vehicles revealed 25 and 425 grams of cannabis, 3,589 grams of heroin, 130 grams cocaine and 4,850 euros cash.
The suspects were sent to Athens prosecutor and the drugs were confiscated.
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DUBAI, April 13 Saudi Arabia’s $9 billion debut international sukuk, launched and priced on Wednesday, was seen trading at a cash price premium of roughly 0.5 cents over the bond issue price in the grey market early on Thursday, traders said, illustrating demand that had generated orders of $33 billion.
The dollar sukuk, with a coupon of 2.894 percent for the five-year paper and 3.628 percent for the 10-year tranche, is the largest-ever Islamic bond and the largest emerging markets debt sale this year, beating Kuwait’s $8 billion conventional bond in March. (Reporting by Davide Barbuscia; Editing by David Goodman)
Congressional Republicans Hope To Pass Tax Overhaul Bill By Dec. 25 Congressional Republicans are working to merge House and Senate versions of a GOP tax bill. They're hoping to reach their first major legislative milestone by Christmas.
Three initiates have died in the Eastern Cape since the summer initiation season began late last month.
The deaths were all in the OR Tambo District Municipality, an area in Mpondoland – notorious for initiate deaths and amputations over the years.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 4 Evening' game
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Missouri Lottery's "Pick 4 Evening" game were:
5-9-8-3
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NEW YORK (AP) — A former New Jersey police officer accused of a drunken wrong-way crash that killed a fellow officer and another man is on trial in New York.
The Staten Island Advance (http://bit.ly/2pu6DfP ) says former Linden officer Pedro Abad arrived Monday at a courthouse. He faces charges including aggravated vehicular homicide and manslaughter.
Linden Police Officer Frank Viggiano (vih-jee-AH’-noh) and Linden resident Joseph Rodriguez were killed in the crash and another officer was seriously injured.
Prosecutors allege that Abad and his passengers were drinking at a strip club and that Abad was drunk when his vehicle collided with a tractor-trailer March 20, 2015, on a Staten Island highway.
Abad has pleaded not guilty; he previously turned down a plea deal.
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Information from: Staten Island Advance, http://www.silive.com
The drama is still unfolding with the Bachelor in Paradise after the show was shut down last week for what they are calling “sexual misconduct” between two contestants, DeMario Jackson and Corrine Olympios, both who have appeared on the Bachelor and Bachelorette.
TMZ caught up with DeMario yesterday as he was leaving Caffe Primo in West Hollywood:
While he might not have said anything to TMZ’s camera’s, TMZ is reporting that DeMario wants Warner Brothers to release the tape of him and Corrine in the pool so he can clear his name.
He’s reportedly lawyer-ed up, and according to sources on set, Corrine was lucid and he did nothing wrong.
Others say Corrine was limp and could barely stand, much less focus.
TMZ also reporting that multiple people who have seen the footage say the encounter appears completely consensual and DeMario is in no way the aggressor.
Reports this morning say Bachelor in Paradise will not be resuming this summer.
In this special episode of The Incredible Dr. Pol, it's all dogs all day this week at Pol Veterinary Services!
1:48 Spanaway Lake coach: 'I truly feel Divante (Moffitt) is one of the better guards in the state' Pause
1:01 Rescued gulls are released at Tacoma Tideflats
4:07 2,300 property owners affected by county roll out new FEMA flood maps
1:31 For Charles and Juanita, 80-plus Valentine’s Days and counting
1:15 Jury finds man guilty for fatal robbery of armored-car guard at Lakewood Walmart
4:54 Bulked-up Felix Hernandez arrives at spring training, feels great
4:36 Pete Carroll on Seahawks' belief entering offseason
2:13 Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee responds to 9th Circuit ruling on immigration order
4:11 Lorenzo Romar discusses Huskies 85-61 loss at Utah
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Golden Meditech Holdings Ltd:
* UNIT GM K.K. TO ACQUIRE, AND ASA TO SELL TO GM K.K. 50% OF EQUITY INTEREST IN ASA, AT CONSIDERATION OF ABOUT HK$29.2 MILLION
* MAGNUM OPUS TO BUY FROM ASA GLOBAL REMAINING 50 PERCENT EQUITY INTEREST IN ASA FOR HK$29.2 MILLION Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
One swimmer is lucky the fish didn’t get any closer to his leg…
A group of swimmers and fishermen at Narooma break in New South Wales, Australia, became an unexpected audience to a group seals seeking out a bite to eat.
According to a local, the seals come in from Montague Island and have no issue weaving through the humans as they hunt. Although the seal in this footage is merely swiping some lunch out of the sea, the spectators cheer the marine mammal on as if he was putting on a private show.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate on Monday voted to advance legislation to make it easier to penalize operators of websites that facilitate online sex trafficking, setting up final passage of a bill this week that would chip away at a bedrock legal shield for the technology industry.
People walk by the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, U.S., February 8, 2018. REUTERS/ Leah Millis
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the legislation overwhelmingly last month. It is expected to be sent to and signed by President Donald Trump later this week.
A beautiful view of firework on Eiffel Tower during the celebration of New Year in Bahria Town last night.
The three-time lineal heavyweight champion is highly regarded to be one of the greatest ever boxers.
His record of beating 21 men for the world heavyweight title as well as winning 14 unified titles was unbeaten for 35 years.
But after retiring at 39 in 1981, the fighter was soon diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and sadly passed away on June 3, 2016, after his long battle.
And now fans have remembered him once again with a brilliant throwback clip that shows just how fast his feet were.
In another [auth] first-round match, Alexandr Dolgopolov of Ukraine beat Janko Tipsarevic of Serbia 6-3, 6-3.
The four top-seeded players all have byes into the second round and did not play on Tuesday. Kei Nishikori of Japan is No. 1 followed by Pablo Cuevas of Uruguay, David Ferrer of Spain, and Pablo Carreno Busta of Spain.
The Argentina Open is the second stop on the Latin American clay-court swing. The big event is next week’s tournament in Rio de Janeiro, where Nishikori is also seeded No. 1.
VIDEO killed the radio star, so the song goes. A question that has been thrown up a lot of late is whether technology will kill the private banker. A recent report by management consultant Opimas LLC predicts that more than 200,000 jobs in banks across different work areas would be made
May 3 General Cable Corp:
* General cable reports first quarter 2017 results
* Q1 adjusted earnings per share $0.27
* Q1 earnings per share $0.24
* Sees Q2 adjusted earnings per share $0.15 to $0.30
* Sees Q2 revenue $925 million to $975 million
* Expect to see improvement in Europe through remainder of 2017
* Maintain a positive outlook on our ability to execute against our roadmap in 2017
* Reported diluted earnings per share are anticipated to be in range of $0.05 to $0.20 per share in q2 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
MORRIS dancers will mark St George's Day in the most English way by performing on top of White Horse Hill in Uffington this Sunday.
The Icknield Way Morris Men from Wantage will dance atop the ancient mound from 11am to midday on Sunday.
They then invite fans to follow them to the Fox and Hounds in Uffington where they will perform again shortly after midday.
For more details see icknieldwaymorrismen.org.uk
Miranda Kerr is back to her normal modeling work life after her recent nupitals!
The 34-year-old model hangs out with a photographer in between looks on set of photo shoot on Wednesday afternoon (June 14) in Hollywood.
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Last week, Miranda made her first appearance since tying the knot with Snapchat founder Evan Spiegel at the Moschino fashion show.
Miranda also stepped out earlier this week to support pal Gwyneth Paltrow at a Goop Health event alongside Nicole Richie and Cameron Diaz.
Kim Kardashian to Visit the White House on Wednesday The mother of three was confirmed to be at the White House on Wednesday, though the reason for her visit was not disclosed. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, White House press secretary Recently, Kardashian has been working on getting President Trump to pardon Alice Marie Johnson, a 62-year-old great-grandmother who is serving a life sentence for a nonviolent drug crime. Earlier on Wednesday, Kardashian tweeted about Johnson for her birthday.
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Witness testimony is beginning in Las Vegas for six defendants accused of taking up arms to stop a federal roundup of cattle near Nevada cattleman Cliven Bundy's ranch. Testimony beginning in trial for 6 in Bundy ranch standoff Witness testimony is beginning in Las Vegas for six defendants accused of taking up arms to stop a federal roundup of cattle near Nevada cattleman Cliven Bundy's ranch.
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PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Zoo has euthanized a 25-year-old lioness believed to have been the oldest lion in the United States after the animal suffered an acute decline in mobility and behavior, the zoo said on Friday.
Lioness Zenda, born at the Johannesburg Zoo in 1991, arrived in Philadelphia in 1993 and became a fan favorite over the years, the Philadelphia Zoo said in a statement.
“This remarkable cat will be missed by staff and guests alike, particularly by the…
Over the years Cristiano Ronaldo has shown on many occasions what a good person he can be.
He’s donated to countless causes and he is always prepared to stand up for the little guy.
In his latest act of kindness he has donated a replica of his 2013 Ballon d’Or to the Make-A-Wish Foundation’s charity auction.
It was bought by Idan Ofer, Israel’s richest man, for a fee of €600,000.
That money will go to Make-A-Wish, who focus on creating unique memories for children battling terminal illness.
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Founding member Jody Conley is one of most sought after keyboard players in the region, both on stage and in the recording studio. He was born in Paintsville and has been playing music for almost 50 years.
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The Minnesota Vikings will induct Randy Moss into the team's Ring of Honor during the upcoming season. The team also announced on Wednesday that former receiver Ahmad Rashad will be inducted with Moss in the team's first ceremony since 2013.
Moss is one of the most popular players in Vikings history. He electrified a stagnant franchise when he was drafted in 1998 and spent seven record-setting years in purple before being traded to Oakland. Moss returned for four games in 2010, but clashed with coach Brad Childress before being released. His No. 84 jersey continues to be a big seller in Minnesota to this day.
Rashad played seven seasons for the Vikings from 1976-82. He made four Pro Bowls as a Viking.
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A federal appeals court has rejected the Denver Audubon Society’s latest bid to halt work on a $180 million water supply project underway near Denver, ruling that the society had not justified the “extraordinary remedy” of an immediate injunction.
In a decision on Thursday, the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said an injunction “may only be awarded upon a clear showing” that the plaintiff is entitled to it, and the society has not met that standard. The decision was handed down by Circuit Judges Timothy Tymkovich and Carolyn McHugh, who did not elaborate on their reasoning.
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The UFC 216 weigh-ins wrapped up earlier today, but we still have the ceremonial event to go.
Tomorrow night (Oct. 7), the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) will hold an event inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Headlining the card will be an interim lightweight title bout between Tony Ferguson and Kevin Lee.
In the co-main event, Demetrious Johnson puts his flyweight title on the line against Ray Borg. If Johnson successfully retains his championship, he’ll break Anderson Silva’s UFC record for most consecutive successful defenses.
Tonight, the fighters will face off in front of a live crowd in Las Vegas. The live stream begins at 8 p.m. ET.
In the latest extension of Jennifer Aniston's longtime brand rep role for Coca-Cola's Smartwater, the star is depicted with the water in hand in downtime moments, as well as glamorous, job-related activities. The campaign - which includes print magazines, digital and social platforms, and out-of-home across the country, but no television - focuses on Smartwater's "purity and clean taste."
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May 2 Sterling Construction Company Inc
* Sterling Construction Company, Inc. Reports 2017 first quarter results
* Q1 revenue $153.4 million versus I/B/E/S view $134 million
* Sees FY 2017 revenue $850 million to $880 million
* Q1 loss per share $0.09
* Q1 earnings per share view $-0.10 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Sterling Construction Company Inc - Now anticipate our 2017 revenues to be between $850 million and $880 million
* Sterling Construction Company Inc - Total backlog at march 31, 2017 of $925 million was up 12.4% from Q4 of 2016
* Sterling Construction Company- "Believe that our core heavy civil construction operations are well positioned to perform with consistent profitability" Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The Kogi State Police Command on Monday said seven persons have been arrested in connection with the assassination attempt on Senator Dino Melaye at his country home Aiyetoro-Gbede last Saturday.
Melaye escaped unhurt after gunmen invaded his house and shot sporadically. They also destroyed two vehicles and riddled the senator’s building with bullets.
A source close to the state police command said a black jeep suspected to have been used for the operation, alongside a cache of ammunition was found at the Odokoro home of the administrator of Ijumu local government area of the state, Taofiq Isa, by the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID).
The source added that the suspects were arrested at different locations, while the black jeep and the ammunition have been impounded by the state police command.
ANKARA (Reuters) - A suspected Islamic State militant stabbed a Turkish police officer to death while being taken to the Istanbul police headquarters, the state-run Anadolu news agency said.
The man, suspected of preparing a bomb attack, had been detained in an operation by anti-terrorism police. The wounded officer succumbed to his stab wounds after being taken to hospital, Anadolu said in a report late on Sunday.
Following the attack, police detained another 12 suspected Islamic State militants, of Iranian, Iraqi and Syrian origin, Andalou said.
Police detained 22 people suspected of links to the jihadist group on Friday.
Turkey has detained more than 5,000 Islamic State suspects and deported some 3,290 foreign militants from 95 different countries in recent years, according to officials. It has refused entry to at least 38,269 people.
(Reporting by Tuvan Gumrukcu; Editing by Ece Toksabay and Robin Pomeroy)
COLUMBIA FALLS, Maine — A convoy loaded with Christmas wreaths has left Down East Maine for a weeklong journey to Arlington National Cemetery, where the wreaths will adorn tombstones this holiday season.
The Wreaths Across America caravan departed Sunday from Columbia Falls, where the wreaths were made. It’ll travel through Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland and Washington D.C., before arriving in a week in Arlington, Virginia.
The grand marshals are Vietnam War Medal of Honor recipient Roger Donlon and his wife, Norma Donlon.
The tradition began when Maine wreath maker Morrill Worcester donated 5,000 wreaths to Arlington Cemetery. This year, there will be more than 200,000 of them placed at Arlington alone. A total of 1.2 million wreaths will be placed on markers across the country in 1,238 locations.
From there, fiesta-goers had their pick of events, from the Kiwanis Club’s community breakfast and antique car show Saturday to Lanterman House’s summer whites picnic Sunday to YMCA’s annual 1-mile run Monday. Children decked in red, white and blue gawked at fireworks, watched an outdoor movie Saturday night and enjoyed an afternoon in the park on Monday.
In light of the latest, tragic school massacre, I want to make a simple proposal. It was prompted by a phone conversation with my dear friend James Robison.
We were talking on the day of the tragic, Santa Fe school massacre, and he said, "Forget about trying to get prayer back in schools" – by which he meant, let's not put all our efforts into trying to change these laws right now. "We need to start praying in our schools," he exclaimed.
Then the light went on inside of me. So simple!
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SEOUL, South Korea — South Korean prosecutors said Monday that the daughter of the confidante of impeached President Park Geun-hye has been arrested in Denmark, and that authorities were working to get her returned home in connection with a huge corruption scandal.
Park was impeached last month by lawmakers amid public fury over prosecutors' allegations that she conspired to allow her longtime friend, Choi Soon-sil, to extort companies and control the government.
Denmark police arrested Choi's daughter, Chung Yoo-ra, over the weekend on charges of staying there illegally.
South Korea had asked Interpol to search for Chung because she didn't return home to answer questions about the scandal.
South Korea's Yonhap News Agency reported that Chung, a former member of the national equestrian team, allegedly took advantage of her mother's relationship with Park to get unwarranted favors from Seoul's Ewha Womans University.
The 2017-18 American Family Insurance ALL-USA Boys Golfer of the Year has been chosen and is scheduled to be announced in the coming weeks.
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Meet Archie, the baby boy born without eyes The West Australian
His condition is so rare, he's one of only two recorded cases in the world.
JUNEAU, Alaska — The Alaska House is asking the federal government not to interfere in state-authorized marijuana businesses.
The House voted 38-0 Monday to pass a nonbinding resolution asking the feds to respect Alaska’s authority to regulate marijuana use, production and distribution.
The resolution also urges the federal government to reconsider its listing of marijuana as a controlled substance.
The measure next goes to the Senate, which has resisted consideration of a formal statement offered by Democratic Sen. Berta Gardner that pushes back against a shift in federal enforcement policy on the drug under U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions.
Sessions in January rescinded Obama-era guidance that limited federal enforcement of the drug, allowing for the cannabis industry to flourish in states that have legalized marijuana.
Marijuana remains illegal at the federal level.
Related: States mull “sanctuary” status for marijuana businesses
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Portsmouth Seafood Festival will return to Gunwharf Quays this summer.
The event will take place on June 30 and July 1.
All of the event’s vendors are seafood specialists and traders have been picked based on their expertise and variety.
The event is free.
The perfect pool accessory is here and just in time to make a splash this summer!
Bark Shop and Funboy have teamed up to create matching inflatable rafts specifically designed for dog owners and their pups.
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The adorable rafts come in two styles, a pink convertible and a white yacht with a gold racing stripe, and are $59 each.
Each dog float features thick "puncture resistant material and a reinforced compartment for treats or toys," according to Bark Shop.
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One reviewer who shared a photo of her Maltipoo lounging on the white yacht said she got the float for trips to the lake. The dogs will go in "but don’t really like the water," she said.
"This float is the winner - great quality and the boys were actually able to lay down and relax even when it was quite wavy," she added.
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The dog-sized pool lounger can hold up to 70 pounds, so it's best-suited for small- to medium-furry friends.
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GENEVA (AP) — A group of U.N. human rights experts are expressing concerns about the health of the widow of late Nobel Peace Prize laureate Liu Xiaobo, saying the Chinese government should let her seek treatment wherever she wishes.
The independent experts commissioned by the U.N.'s Human Rights Council reiterated their call to Chinese authorities to indicate where Liu Xia is being held, and to release her.
The U.N. rights office says she has been under house arrest since 2010, when her husband won the Nobel prize. He died in custody last year.
The experts say Liu Xia reportedly suffers from "severe psychological distress," pointing to audio recordings released in May in which she pleads for help.
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She was last seen in public at his funeral, accompanied by authorities.
BAGHDAD, March 19 (Reuters) - Iraq agreed to pay the salaries of the Kurdistan region’s civil servants and security forces, a spokesman for the government said on Monday.
“The federal finance ministry transferred a cash sum of 317 billion Iraqi dinars ($267 million) to the regional finance ministry,” Saad al-Hadithi told Reuters. ($1 = 1,186.4300 Iraqi dinars) (Reporting by Raya Jalabi; Editing by Toby Chopra)
March 29 First Bank :
* Press release - Bucks County Bank to merge into First Bank
* Has entered into a definitive agreement and plan of reorganization with bucks county bank
* First bank - merger has been unanimously approved by boards of directors of both institutions
* First bank - following merger, combined entity will have approximately $1.3 billion in assets
* As per agreement, bucks county bank shareholders will receive 0.98 shares of first bank common stock in an all-stock exchange
* First bank - first bank expects to issue approximately 2.4 million new shares of first bank common stock to consummate transaction
* First bank - transaction is valued at $11.07 per share or approximately $27.2 million in aggregate
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Bill Lant was acting like a d*ck when Rod Chapel was giving his speech against a bill that cuts discrimination protection in the Missouri workplace. You are supposedly allowed 5-minutes per speech, but Bill didn’t let Rod go a minute without cutting him off and asking for him to get to the point.
MADRID (AP) — Girona avoided conceding late this time, holding on to beat Catalan rival Espanyol 1-0 in the Spanish league on Monday.
After allowing injury-time goals in its last two league matches, Girona closed out the game at Espanyol to halt a four-game winless streak in all competitions.
David Timor scored in the first top-flight meeting between the Catalan clubs just before halftime at RCDE Stadium in Barcelona, moving Girona to ninth place.
It was the fourth loss in five league matches for Espanyol, which dropped to 16th in the 20-team standings, near the relegation zone.
"We started well but in the end it was another loss," Espanyol goalkeeper Pau Lopez said. "It has been a very bad season so far."
Girona conceded injury-time goals in a draw at Real Betis two weeks ago, and in a loss against Alaves last week.
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Officials say the expected departures of six vessels this week will mark the start of the 2018 commercial shipping season in the Twin Ports of Duluth, Minnesota, and Superior, Wisconsin.
The Duluth Seaway Port Authority says departure times are hard to pinpoint, but the first two vessels plan to leave their winter berths on Tuesday.
They include a tug, as well as a freighter that will head for Two Harbors to load iron ore.
Four other ore boats are expected to leave Thursday and Friday.
Once loaded, the ore boats will proceed across Lake Superior toward Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, to await the opening of the Soo Locks at 12:01 a.m. on Sunday.
Duluth-Superior could see its first arrivals a day or two later, depending on ice conditions.
Iraq: Islamic state group claims responsibility for car bomb attack in Sadr City district
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NEW YORK (AP)  New York City's deadly helicopter crash has prompted the National Transportation Safety Board to call on federal regulators to prohibit commercial flights that use passenger harness systems that do not allow for easy release.
The NTSB's recommendation on Monday comes after last week's helicopter crash in the East River. Five passengers who couldn't free themselves from their harnesses drowned. The pilot escaped.
The Federal Aviation Administration on Friday temporarily grounded open-door flights involving restraints that cannot be quickly released. It also said it was conducting a review of its rules governing such flights.
NTSB Chairman Robert Sumwalt applauds the agency's move, but says "definitive action needs to be taken."
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FAA spokesman Greg Martin says the grounding was a first step and that more formal action is expected.
Carrie Underwood’s Storyteller Tour is coming to concert film next month. Her stop at Madison Square Garden will be released across all digital platforms November 17th.
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SEPTA is experiencing 30-minute delays on the Market-Frankford line after the Philadelphia firefighters responded to reports of a smoking subway train.
Firefighters are examining a disabled train in the subway tunnel between the 15th Street and 30th Street stations, SEPTA spokeswoman Kristin Mestre-Valez said. They have not see evidence of an active fire, but smoke reportedly was coming from beneath the train.
The train was traveling eastbound on the Market-Frankford Line toward 15th Street Station. It came to a halt shortly after passing the 19th Street trolley station.
Passengers were being transferred from the disabled train, Mestre-Valez said. One person needed medical attention.
Passengers boarding the Market-Frankford line at 15th and 30th street stations are asked to board all trains on the eastbound platforms.
Trolley routes 10, 11, 13, 34 and 36 are also operating with residual delays.
You are probably just as excited about The Basketball Tournament as the rest of the #FAMILY at K-State for a few reasons. We are looking forward to covering this year's tournament just like we did last year, hopefully with a longer run for Purple and Black this time around.
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Two men accused of supplying heroin into Atlantic and Ocean counties entered guilty pleas. Richard Michilena, of Elmwood Park and Bolivar Delacruz, of Lodi will have 10 year recommended sentences. The ring was dismantled in 2015 through an investigation by the Atlantic City Task Force. The defendants were among 19 people arrested in April 2015 as the result of an eight-month investigation by the Atlantic City Task Force (ACTF) which revealed that the drug network was distributing approximately 30,000 doses of heroin per month in Atlantic and Ocean counties.
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Fire Crews Battle Ashland Home Fire Tuesday Morning
The Cause of the Fire was Unintentional
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ASHLAND, Wis. – On Tuesday morning Ashland Fire crews battled a house fire at 54595 Johnson Road.
The Ashland Fire Department says the house was fully engulfed in flames when they arrived with fire coming out of the entire roof of the home.
All occupants safely got out of the home and no one was injured in the fire.
Authorities say crews remained on the scene from 11:23 a.m. until after 5:00 p.m.
The cause of the fire was unintentional.
Allan Jay Hastings, 70, of Sun City West, AZ (formerly of Charles City, IA), went to be with his Lord and Savior on June 10, 2017, in Phoenix, AZ after a brief illness.
A funeral service for Al Hastings will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 19, 2017 at the Gospel Lighthouse Church in Floyd with Pastor Paul Phillips officiating. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery in Floyd.
Visitation will be at Hauser Funeral Home in Charles City from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, June 18, 2017 and will continue one hour prior to the funeral service at the church on Monday.
Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, in Charles City, is in charge of local arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com.
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Real Madrid led by Cristiano Ronaldo arrived in Munich ahead of the UEFA Champions League clash in the best of fashions.
Ronaldo who is the leading top scorer of the UEFA Champions League led the charge with Casemiro and Marcelo with matching suits as they moved out of the airplane.
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Zinedine Zidane will look to be the first manager to lead a side to three consecutive Champions League titles.
There seems to be a good mood around the current champions of Europe as the three looked to all smiles after the two and half hour flight from Madrid to Munich.
READ ALSO:Mohammed Salah is the best player now not Messi’- CAF President
The 24-man Real Madrid squad together with the club President Florentiono Perez were on board.
Richardson (shoulder) suffered an AC sprain during Sunday's preseason game against the Chargers, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.
Per the report, Richardson will be sidelined for an indefinite amount of time. The injury comes at a particularly tough time considering Richardson had been working his way up the depth chart and looked to be on the cusp of taking that next step. It remains somewhat unknown as of whether or not he'll be ready for the season opener, but things should clear up in the coming days.
× The Opening Bell 8/14/17: Who Wins If The ATC Privatizes?
Earlier in the year Steve Grzanich reported on the potential privatization of the Air Traffic Control system that runs our countries airports. As the story develops, Dan Hubbard (SVP of the National Business Aviation Association) checked in with Steve to discuss who this will benefit the most from the decision that is expected to be finalized soon. Melissa Davies (Author of “How Not to Act Like a Bleep at Work”) then kicked off a new work week by teaching Steve new tricks to working in a better professional environment.
Turkey's prime minister has called on the opposition to respect the result of a referendum that will expand the powers of the office of the president.
In an address to legislators from his ruling party on Tuesday, Binali Yildirim said the people had voted to switch from a parliamentary to a presidential system, adding: the "opposition should not speak after the people have spoken."
An unofficial tally carried by the country's state-run news agency gave President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's "yes" camp a narrow win.
Opposition parties called for the vote to be annulled because of a series of irregularities, particularly an electoral board decision to accept ballots that didn't bear official stamps, as required by Turkish law.
International monitors said the move undermined safeguards against fraud.
A memorial service is planned for Andrew Cato, IV.
The search for Cato was called off by authorities after tip lead authorities to find human remains in McCormick County. Those remains have been sent to the South Carolina crime lab for testing to confirm identity, but Cato’s family members tell FOX 54 the body is Andrew’s.
Now, the Cato family is inviting the public to his memorial service to thank all of those who joined in on the search
That service is set for 3p.m. on Saturday, June 2 at the First Christian Church in downtown Augusta. The church is located at 629 Greene Street, Augusta, GA.
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Get ready for the busy part of the season. The NBA draft will take place on June 22 and free agency begins July 1. So let's take a look at where the Heat's 15-man roster stands.
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GREAT FALLS – A new restaurant in Great Falls opened Saturday morning bringing something different to town.
Jah-T’aime Food & Catering started as a food truck in Hawaii, but is now a sit-in eatery serving everything from jerk chicken to coleslaw.
Owners Rose and Christopher Wedderburn said they’re excited to bring a unique taste to Great Falls.
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“We just wanted to bring a taste of Jamaica to Great Falls,” Rose said. “We realized that there wasn’t enough ethnic food here so it was a perfect opportunity for us to have you guys taste it and enjoy it.”
Rose is originally from the Virgin Islands and Christopher is from Jamaica.
Christopher does the cooking while Rose takes care of people up front.
You can join them Monday through Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. on the second floor of the Columbus Center located at 1601 2nd Avenue North.
For more information about Jah-T’aime Food and Catering, you can visit their Facebook page.
Reporting by Kaley Collins for MTN News
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ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Denver Broncos coach Gary Kubiak stepped down from his dream job on Monday because of health concerns, saying “the demands of the job are no longer a good fit for me.”
Kubiak missed a week of work in October after suffering a complex migraine, his second health scare in three years.
Kubiak went 24-11, including a victory in Super Bowl 50, but a 9-7 finish this season kept the Broncos out of the playoffs.
General manager John Elway said he was saddened and disappointed in Kubiak’s resignation, “but I understand and respect Gary for doing what’s right for him and his family.”
Elway now embarks on his third head coaching search in his six seasons as Broncos GM.
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One person was transported to the hospital after a garbage truck struck a power pole on Johns Island Monday night.
The St. John's Fire Department says Main Road is closed between Patton Avenue and Humbert Road due to the accident.
The fire department said the road should be open shortly.
According to a report, emergency crews responded to the scene at 6:45 p.m. for an accident with entrapment.
"A garbage truck traveling on Main Road veered off the road and struck a power pole," St. John's Fire District officials said. "The garbage truck became entangled in the power lines and fire personnel waited for Berkeley Electric to neutralize power to the lines before extrication began."
Berkeley Electric is restoring power lines affected by the crash.
Units with the St. John's Fire District, Charleston County Rescue, Charleston County EMS and Charleston County Sheriffs Office responded.
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Here we go Cub fans. Tonight it begins again for the defending Champion Chicago Cubs in our Nations Capital. The Cubs have set their roster for the first round of the playoffs. The Cubs will go with 11 pitchers and 14 position players:
PITCHERS (11)
6-Carl Edwards Jr., RHP
28-Kyle Hendricks, RHP
32-Brian Duensing, LHP
34-Jon Lester, LHP
37-Justin Wilson, LHP
38-Mike Montgomery, LHP
41-John Lackey, RHP
46-Pedro Strop, RHP
49-Jake Arrieta, RHP
62-José Quintana, LHP
71-Wade Davis, RHP
POSITION PLAYERS (14)
2-Tommy La Stella, INF
5-Albert Almora Jr., OF
8-Ian Happ, INF
9-Javier Báez, INF
12-Kyle Schwarber, OF
13-Alex Avila, C
17-Kris Bryant, INF
18-Ben Zobrist, INF
22-Jason Heyward, OF
24-Leonys Martín, OF
27-Addison Russell, INF
30-Jon Jay, OF
40-Willson Contreras, C
44-Anthony Rizzo, INF
Game 1 is tonight at 6:30pm (Hendricks (7-5) at Strasburg (15-4)
Game 2 is tomorrow afternoon at 4:30pm (Lester vs. TBA)
The executive director of the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (Ican), Beatrice Fihn, speaks to reporters in Geneva, Switzerland, on Friday after the organisation won the Nobel peace prize. Ican seeks to eliminate atomic weapons through an international treaty-based prohibition. Fihn said the prize was a tribute to the efforts of campaigners and citizens who have worked hard to prohibit nuclear weapons across the world. It was also a tribute to survivors of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki as well as victims of nuclear tests around the world, she added
THE RECONQUISTAS
You need to know about the Reconquistas if you don’t already. They seek to reconquer the Southwest or more and they have just about completed the mission. The Progressives aka Communists and Socialists have been pushing them into the USA for decades.
This next link gives a good example of how they work. Unfortunately, if we become more like the lands to the south of us, we will become leftist “s***holes” with plenty drug dealers.
ZURICH Credit Suisse Group (CSGN.S) can take its time on deciding whether to go ahead with a planned listing of its domestic banking unit, originally envisioned for the second half of 2017, Chairman Urs Rohner told the Weltwoche magazine.
"We are not under special time pressure," he said in an interview when asked how quickly the bank needed to decide.
Asked whether the bank could skip the IPO, he said: "The board will review with management this and all other options and decide which is the best long-term solution for the company and shareholders."
Citing sources familiar with the matter, Reuters has reported that Switzerland's second-biggest bank is also considering a stock sale at group level and was likely to make a decision in April on how to proceed.
(Reporting by Michael Shields and Oliver Hirt, editing by John Miller)
PETOSKEY, Mich. (AP) — A northern Michigan woman has been sentenced up to 22½ years in prison for suffocating her infant daughter, her second criminal case in the death of a child.
The Petoskey News-Review reports 32-year-old Lisa Rae Bryan learned her punishment on Tuesday in Emmet County Circuit Court.
Bryan last month pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter. She was charged with second-degree murder in the 2016 death of her daughter, Isabella.
Bryan admitted that she was sleeping with Isabella close to her chest when the child died just weeks after birth.
In 2010, another infant died in Tulsa, Oklahoma, while Bryan was taking a bath with her. She served slightly more than a year in prison for second-degree manslaughter.
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Pete Mackanin will save his best speech for Friday, when the Phillies have their first full-squad workout at Carpenter Complex. "I'm going to be to the point, basically, that there's going to be some jobs available, and this game is all about competition and 'What have you done for me lately?'" Mackanin said following Tuesday's pitchers and catchers workout.
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Thousands of Georgia Power customers remain in the dark after powerful storms blew through the region on Friday, canceling schools and turning the area into a winter wonderland.
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CASPER, Wyo. (AP) — The U.S. Department of Energy has given the University of Wyoming nearly $10 million to see if 50 million tons (45 million metric tons) of carbon dioxide can be stored underground north of Gillette.
The Casper Star-Tribune reports that the greenhouse gas poses a long-term risk to Wyoming, which is the largest coal-producing state. The study will see if the gas can be captured from coal-burning plants and stored underground.
About 40 percent of the coal burned in U.S. power plants comes from Wyoming’s Powder River Basin and the industry is a crucial piece of the state’s economy. However, from current and pending regulations on carbon dioxide emissions to customer preference for cleaner energy sources in other parts of the country, a host of factors threaten the future use of Wyoming coal.
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3:28pm–#Bridgeport CT– A teen was robbed (strong armed robbery) on Clermont Avenue. Police are investigating.
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The Era of Affirmative Action May Not Last Much Longer
Two pieces of recent news signal a future in which America’s colleges and universities are even whiter than they are today.
Officials have identified a soldier who died in an accidental shooting at a training facility near the Oregon coast.
Authorities say 24-year-old Spc. Devin Kuhn died Wednesday from his injuries in the emergency room at Columbia Memorial Hospital in Astoria.
Kuhn was assigned to Alpha Co., 2nd Ranger Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington.
Camp Rilea, based in Warrenton, is the primary training facility for the Oregon National Guard.
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Meet Rosalie – aka Rosie! This lovable lady will be attending our Meet & Greet event this Saturday, so come on out and meet her from 10 AM – Noon at 34 Sanrico Drive, Manchester, CT. This is one super special pup who is in need of a one-of-a-kind home. Sweet Rosie has had a tough start to life, but she doesn’t let that get her down! She absolutely adores everyone she meets and loves to climb into your lap for snuggles and pets. This little pit mix is great with kids, but would prefer to be the only pet in her forever home. She loves long walks, playing outside, and getting lots of attention from her people. And of course, she absolutely lives for treats! For more information about this sweet, special girl, call 860-242-9999 x302 or email megan@ourcompanions.org
Kyrie Irving scored 37 points, Kevin Love added 27 and the Cleveland Cavaliers avoided another fourth-quarter collapse in Game 2, beating the Indiana Pacers 117-111 to take a 2-0 lead in the series.
MORE: J.R. Smith leaves Game 2 against Indiana Pacers with hamstring injury
After squeaking out the opener by a point, LeBron James and Co. showed more intensity on defense, more swagger in general and won their 10th straight first-round game over the past three seasons.
However, they nearly blew an 18-point lead in the fourth as the Pacers got within four before Cleveland closed it out at the line.
James added 25 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists, but had eight of Cleveland’s 19 turnovers.
Game 3 is Friday morning AEDT.
Paul George scored 32 and Jeff Teague 23 for Indiana, which showed more fight, but now has a steep hill to climb to get back in the series. Cleveland is 12-0 when starting 2-0 in the postseason.
HOUSTON (AP) — Andre Johnson will sign a one-day contract with Houston on Wednesday so he can retire as a Texan.
Johnson was released in 2014 after spending his first 12 seasons with the Texans. He spent one season with the Colts before retiring last season after spending the first eight games with the Titans.
The third overall pick in the 2003 draft, Johnson left Houston as the franchise’s career leader in receptions (1,012), yards receiving (13,597), receiving touchdowns (64) and 100-yard games (51).
Johnson started 169 games for Houston and had seven 1,000-yard receiving seasons, including a career-high and franchise-record 1,598 yards receiving in 2012.
The Texans will honor him with a ceremony on Wednesday to commemorate his retirement.
“If you do run into a shower, particularly in the northern third of Scotland, there could be a wintry element of sleet and snow particularly up on the hills.
“Because the breeze is coming in from the north, we tend to see the showers mostly affecting the coasts of Scotland, England and Northern Ireland,” she added.
Towards the south of the country, she said: “There’s been an awful lot of cloud and rain through the course of the day so overnight that’s going to be finally making its clearance and the temperatures will be falling away accordingly, so not quite as cold as it will be further north, but still a chilly night.”
Large swathes of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland could wake up to a light frost on Monday morning, she added.
The South East was the only place that could be immune because it was the area which had held on to the cloud and rain the longest on Sunday, with temperatures of around 2-3C (36-37F).
FILE - In this Jan. 21, 2018 file photo, actor Lakeith Stanfield poses for a portrait to promote the film, "Sorry To Bother You," in Park City, Utah. The film opens nationwide on July 6. AP, File Photo by Taylor Jewell/Invision
Dion Lewis is one of the best pass-catching running backs in the NFL, and he put his receiving skills on full display in the first half of the New England Patriots’ Week 14 “Monday Night Football” matchup with the Miami Dolphins.
Patriots quarterback Tom Brady rolled out to his right and fired a high-arching pass that at first glance looked like it would overshoot Lewis, but the speedy RB caught up with it and made a fantastic one-handed catch.
Wow, that’s impressive.
Patriots running back Rex Burkhead finished the drive with a touchdown run that put New England up 7-6.
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MK Yehuda Glick (Likud) announced Monday evening that he will vote with the coalition in favor of the proposed Supermarket Law.
The announcement came after the Minister of Justice, the Minister of Health and the chairman of the coalition agreed that the coalition would adopt a bill that would prohibit advertising and marketing of tobacco products altogether, except in the printed press.
In Bledsoe County, the sheriff's office and fire crews are on the scene of an overnight fire.
It happened on the 8700 block of Old State Highway 28 at a mobile home.
No word if there were any injuries at this time. Stay with Channel 3 on air and online as we continue to learn more.
EMMETT, Twp. — The Emmett Township Department of Public Safety have safely located the missing woman who was last seen near her residence on Thursday, April 13.
Melissa Church left her home in the 12000 block of 6 1/2 Mile Road to meet a friend, according to police. She was last seen walking north near the intersection of 6 1/2 Mile Road and B Drive N (Beckley Road) at approximately 1:30 p.m.
Police are thanking all who helped to safely locate Church following the Missing Person Alert.
Greensboro, N.C. • "Survivor" contestant Jeff Varner who outed fellow competitor Zeke Smith as transgender on Wednesday night's episode of the CBS reality competition has been fired from his real estate job.
The Greensboro News & Record (http://bit.ly/2p5NiVA ) reports Varner was fired on Thursday from Allen Tate Realtors because he was "in the middle of a news story that we don't want anything to do with."
Varner made accusations of "a deception" before revealing that Smith is transgender on the episode. Varner was immediately criticized by other players. He repeatedly apologized, but was voted out of the competition.
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SHARE COPY LINK Kansas City Royals players spend several minutes inside the cryotherapy chamber before and after baseball games. With the help of Royals head trainer Nick Kenney, Lee Judge finds out first hand what it's like inside the chamber at Kauffman Stadium. John Sleezer
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A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) was filed in the Delhi High Court on Tuesday seeking the intervention of the International Court of Justice to secure immediate release of alleged Indian spy Kulbhushan Jadhav, who has been sentenced to death by a Pakistani military court.
Jadhav was sentenced to death last week after the Field General Court Martial found him guilty of "espionage and sabotage activities" in Pakistan. The neighbouring country has claimed that Jadhav was arrested in Balochistan province by security forces on March 3, 2016, after he entered the territory from Iran.
The PIL filed by a man named Rahul Sharma has sought a response from the Narendra Modi government on the possibility of exploring legal remedies via the International Court of Justice to secure Jadhav's release.
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View an amazing exhibition of student art. Then, watch the unveiling of the winners of "The World in 2050” contest, a competition open to all students to produce responses to the following question—what will the world of the future hold at the half-century mark? Prizes: 1st place: $2,500, 2nd place: $1,500, 3rd place: $1,000.
ESPN’s Mitch Sherman joins the show to discuss his experience at the CWS, the triumph and tragedy of Dave Van Horn’s Razorbacks, free agency in the NBA, buying a team versus building a team, transfer rule and a prospective database for injury reports in college football.
We take for granted the things we should be greatful for.
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Winston Blackmore is seen outside his community hall in the isolated religious commune of Bountiful, B.C., on Nov. 23, 2011. Winston Blackmore filed a petition in late February asking the B.C. Supreme Court to quash the criminal charge, arguing that B.C.'s attorney general improperly appointed Peter Wilson, the special prosecutor who recommended the charge.
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MORNING JOE: ‘DEAR LEADER’ TRUMP IS ‘KING’ OF A ‘CULT’
The president as the king of a cult? I just can’t see it myself.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A lawsuit alleging a Rhode Island YMCA would not allow a mother to breastfeed in public has been settled.
The American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island on Friday announced the settlement on behalf of Elizabeth Gooding, who sued the Ocean Community YMCA in May.
Gooding is a mother of three who was a part-time employee and member at the YMCA. She alleged employees at the Westerly branch told her in February 2015 and again a month later she couldn’t nurse in public areas at the YMCA.
The YMCA said it took “affirmative steps” to address Gooding’s concerns at that time. It said a private area was created for employees who choose to breastfeed.
Further details on the settlement haven’t been disclosed. The Ocean Community YMCA’s president and vice-president couldn’t be reached for comment Sunday.
The MLB Draft is in full swing and the Indiana Hoosiers have their first player off the board. Outfielder Craig Dedelow was selected by the Chicago White Sox.
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US to sell $15 bn THAAD missile defense to Saudi Arabia
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Thousands attended a charity concert at the capital’s Panathenaic Stadium (Kallimarmaro) on Wednesday night featuring several A-list Greek singers and musicians including Eleftheria Arvanitaki, Glykeria, Giorgos Dalaras and Eleonora Zouganeli in a tribute to rebetiko master Vassilis Tsitsanis. The proceeds of the event are to go to the Oloi Mazi Boroume (Together We Can) campaign in aid of vulnerable social groups.
What better way to kick off 2017 than with a brand-new edition of PAPER Penthouse? For our third episode, British girl group Little Mix stopped by for an unplugged performance of their hits "Touch" and "Shout Out To My Ex." Watch Perrie, Jade, Jesy, and Leigh-Anne show off their pipes below:
HYDERABAD: The Municipal Administration and Urban Development (MAUD) issued orders suspending HMDA Director (Planning), Katta Purshotham Reddy, with effect from February 2 and would continue to be under suspension until further orders.The Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) officials conducted raids on the residence of Purshotham Redy and found illegal assets of worth `25 crore. In 2009 too, he was arrested in similar case of amassing illegal assets by indulging corrupt practices. The accused officer is still absconding.The ACB took up investigation and it was revealed that Purushotham Redy during the period from 2010 till 2018 has acquired assets worth `4,89,84,000 and disproportionate assets worth `4,61,40,581.
With all the Super Bowl parties happening on Sunday night lots of people will be on the road who normally wouldn't be, including some who shouldn't be.
That's why the Wood County Sheriff's Office will have additional patrols out this weekend through Monday.
Deputies will be paying special attention to violations such as driving under the influence, failure to yield, and speeding.
They say will be a zero tolerance for diving under the influence or seat belt violations.
The increased patrols are being made possible through an Ohio Traffic Safety Office grant.
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OPPOSITION political parties and ordinary citizens, among them white Zimbabweans, say they will not be part of this year's Independence Day celebrations which, they say insist, have been turned into a Zanu PF event by government. But those interviewed by NewZimbabwe.com in Bulawayo said independence remained a mere event in a country that has failed to break from its abusive colonial past.
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LONDON (AP) — The former head of the official “Leave” campaign in Britain’s 2016 vote on European Union membership is denying breaking spending rules ahead of a report from the country’s electoral watchdog.
The Electoral Commission has not yet published its report on Vote Leave.
But Matthew Elliott, who headed the group, says the commission has concluded that Vote Leave broke rules by donating more than 600,000 pounds ($800,000) to another group then using the money for its own activities.
Elliott denied wrongdoing Wednesday, saying Vote Leave acted “both within the letter of the law and also the spirit.”
The Electoral Commission has conducted several investigations into the referendum, which was won by those wanting Britain to leave the EU.
Another pro-Brexit organization, Leave.EU, was fined 70,000 pounds in May for overspending and filing inaccurate records.
Davis went 1-for-3 with a two-run double and two walks in a win over the Rangers on Monday.
The slugger now has 16 of his 17 RBI for April in the last 11 games, a torrid stretch in which he's racked up five multi-hit outings and smacked four home runs. Davis' hot hitting has led to him co-leading the Athletics in home runs with Jed Lowrie and checking in second only to his teammate in RBI (21).
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — A Richmond auto worker is dead after a car fell off of a lift and landed on him Monday morning.
Crews responded to the auto repair shop in the 5200 block of Hull Street Road just after 11 a.m. According to friends of the victim, a car fell off a list onto a mechanic. Friends said the victim, a male in his 30s, died from his injuries.
Fire and rescue crews remain on the scene.
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FORT SMITH (KFSM) — The Fort Smith Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a suspect wanted on outstanding warrants on several drug-related charges.
Police are looking for Gregory Lamar Smith-Price, 24, on outstanding warrants out of the department. Police said Smith-Price is facing felony charges of simultaneous possession of drugs and firearms, maintaining a premises for drug activity, possession of ecstasy with purpose to deliver and possession of marijuana with purpose to deliver.
Anyone with information on Smith-Price’s whereabouts is asked to call the Fort Smith Police Department at (479) 709-5100, or the Fort Smith Crimestoppers at 78-CRIME. Those who call the Crimestoppers hotline and provide information leading to an arrest in the case may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000.
April 24 (Reuters) - American Electric Power:
* AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER SAYS PSO, OKLAHOMA INDUSTRIAL ENERGY CONSUMERS, WALMART REACHED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT ON PSO’S PROPOSED WIND CATCHER AGREEMENT
* AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER SAYS PSO, OIEC,WALMART REQUESTING OKLAHOMA CORPORATION COMMISSION APPROVE PROJECT UNDER TERMS OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The comedian discovered that her unborn baby was carrying a condition that meant she would not survive and Lou made the difficult decision to end her daughter's life and delivered her stillborn.
However, she has since returned to the stage and her latest show has attracted some controversy as it attempts to joke about the heartbreaking incident she went through.
Discussing the show with stand-in host Christine Lampard, Lou explained: "It's not really a subject you'd think, 'Oh that's a barrel of laughs', but I wrote an article last year for an online magazine and there was some humour in it.
"The response I got was, 'How are you able to make light of such a subject?' and I thought there must be something in that.
A 21-year-old woman is in critical condition after crashing her ATV on Saturday.
Officers say the crash happened in a field off Provincial Road 27 East just after 4 p.m. in the RM of Hanover, just east of Kleefeld.
When police arrived on scene the woman was suffering from life threatening injuries and was transported to hospital.
A passenger of the ATV, a 20-year-old woman, did not sustain any injuries.
Alcohol is not believed to be a factor and the driver was not wearing a seat belt or helmet.
RCMP continue to investigate.
The countdown is on to the annual Gartan Swim Challenge on this Saturday 19 th
August. Over one hundred swimmers have already entered, but there is still time
for anyone, from competent swimmers wanting to give the open water a go to
seasoned tri-athletes, to get their entry in.
The Gartan event provides a taster for open water swimming, or an opportunity
to test yourself over a longer distance. Like last year there are three main
distances—a 750-metre course for those who wish to try the open water, 1500-
metres for the more adventurous, and for those aspiring to a longer distance
there is a 3.8km swim.
There is also a shorter distance (300m) for younger open water swimmers aged
12-16.
There will be prizes in different categories—a skins category for those who swim
without a wetsuit, and age group prizes for younger and older swimmers.
Why not go along on Saturday and give your support—swimming starts at 11am,
with the longer distances heading off at 12.
HERMITAGE, Pa. (WKBN) – A free flu shot clinic will be held at McGonigle Ambulance Service, 1615 East State Street, from 9 a.m. to noon on Feb. 25.
The clinic will be open to people ages three and older. It will be a drive-thru, so short sleeves are recommended.
The Pennsylvania Department of Health and the Mercer County Emergency Services Committee will conduct the clinic.
Crystal Palace defender Mamadou Sakho has sustained a muscle tear in his calf and is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines, the Premier League club’s manager Roy Hodgson has said.
Sakho, who returned from a serious knee injury in September, has captained Palace in their last four league games and suffered his latest setback in last Saturday’s 2-2 draw with Bournemouth.
“He’ll be out a long time, how long a time?, I don’t know, they won’t put a time on it, but it’s a serious muscle tear in his calf so I don’t know, but it’s weeks not days, I couldn’t say if it was months,” Hodgson told reporters on Monday.
“We’ll miss him, in this period he’s played a decisive role, been captain, shown his qualities and when you lose a player like that you can’t be anything other than disappointed and sad.”
Fellow defender Joel Ward has also sustained a calf injury and will miss bottom-placed Palace’s game against Watford later on Tuesday.
April 20 Insteel Industries Inc:
* Insteel Industries reports second quarter 2017 financial results
* Q2 earnings per share $0.39
* Q2 sales fell 5.8 percent to $101.2 million
* Insteel Industries -for second half of fiscal 2017, expect increasing shipments driven by continued growth in construction sector
* Insteel Industries Inc - capital outlays for fiscal 2017 are expected to total up to $25.0 million largely related to expansion of Houston, Texas
* Insteel Industries Inc - expect higher operating volumes coupled with targeted process improvements will translate into lower manufacturing costs Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Whenever we depart from voluntary cooperation and try to do good by using force, the bad moral value of force triumphs over good intentions.
— Milton Friedman
Feb 14 Siam General Factoring PCL
* Vijit Supinit to be company’s director in replacement of resigned director Pongsak Piboonsak; and as chairman
* Approved Wisait Panutat as vice chairman of board
* Vivat Vithoontien to be the company’s director in replacement of resigned director Norranuch Paikaew and as CEO Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Joyoung Co Ltd:
* SAYS IT PLANS TO SELL UNIT FOR 100-111 MILLION YUAN ($15.92-17.67 million)TO WELL LEAD MEDICAL Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2DViUEX Further company coverage:
Sheriff: 5 people injured during reported tornado in Alabama
FOLEY, Ala. (AP) — An Alabama sheriff says five people have been injured during a reported tornado.
Baldwin County Sheriff Hoss Mack tells WALA-TV that one of the five people hurt Sunday is in serious condition.
There were dozens of reports about damage after a storm crossed Baldwin County Sunday afternoon. A tornado warning was issued shortly before 3:30 p.m. Foley police spokesman David Wilson tells the Pensacola News Journal that several trailers were overturned at an RV park and some people there received medical attention.
More damage was reported in Elberta as the storm moved east.
The Army says in a statement that severe weather caused damage at Fort Rucker, but no one was injured. It has been temporarily closed and extent of the damage is being assessed.
The Rankin family was driving down I-480 in Omaha, Nebraska, on May 18, when they spotted a cat clinging to the roof of a van driving in the lane next to them. They were able to alert the drivers of the van so they could pull over and rescue the cat.
With the newly hatched flamingo and the one to come, aviary keepers will let the chicks bond with their parents during the day when other flamingos and aviary visitors can keep predators at bay. Over a number of days, they can learn to walk and to eat on their own, then rest comfortably in the safety of an aviary building at night, when predators are on the move.
TOKYO Toshiba Corp's CEO said on Wednesday that offers received so far for a stake in its NAND flash memory business are high enough for the Japanese company to avoid falling into negative shareholder equity.
"We expect the chip unit valuation will be at least 2 trillion yen ($18 billion), Satoshi Tsunakawa said at a news briefing in Tokyo after the company's U.S. Westinghouse nuclear unit filed for Chapter 11 protection from creditors.
Tsunakawa will seek approval for the sale of more than half the business at a gathering of shareholders in Tokyo on Thursday.
(Reporting by Makiko Yamazaki; Writing by Tim Kelly; Editing by Edwina Gibbs)
Witsel joins Tianjin Quanjian
China's buying binge continued into the New Year with Tianjin Quanjian FC luring Belgian midfielder Axel Witsel away from Zenit Saint-Petersburg with an 18 million euro annual pay packet, Belgian media reported Monday.
Witsel has signed a four-year deal with the club coached by Italian former World Cup winner Fabio Cannavaro, the 2006 world player of the year.
Starting off his career at Standard Liege, Witsel moved to Benfica before joining Zenit and was linked to a move to Juventus before the big-money Chinese bid came in.
NASHUA, N.H. (AP) — Authorities evacuated several homes in a Nashua, New Hampshire, neighborhood after an SUV crashed into a house and tore away a gas meter, sending gas flowing from a severed pipe.
The SUV heavily damaged one house and came to rest against another one at about 2:35 a.m. Monday.
Two occupants in the first house who were sleeping at the time were awakened by the loud crash, but weren’t hurt. The driver also wasn’t injured.
Gas was quickly shut off to the building, preventing a dangerous buildup of gas in the home and surrounding buildings.
Police are investigating the crash.
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Ryan Orr was selected to the D3baseball.com Team of the Week for his performances in games between April 16-22. Orr was named the MIAA Pitcher of the Week yesterday.
Orr threw his second career no-hitter in a 7-0 win over Albion last Wednesday. The senior struck out nine while walking just one.
On Saturday Orr earned his second win of the week with two innings of no-hit relief work in Kalamazoo's 4-3 win over Calvin in extra innings. Orr finished the week not allowing a hit in nine innings of work while striking out 10 and walking one.
In addition to his work on the mound, Orr went 9-for-25 at the plate (.360) while also playing left field when not pitching.
This is Orr's second career D3baseball.com Team of the Week selection. He was previously selected in 2016 following his no-hitter at Olivet.
Kalamazoo returns to action this Saturday, April 28 at Alma.
SACRAMENTO (AP) — Gov. Jerry Brown has signed legislation that reduces the penalty for intentionally exposing someone to HIV.
The legislation signed Friday is part of an attempt by Democratic lawmakers to reverse the tough policies enacted during the AIDS scare of the 1980s and ’90s.
Under those policies, intentionally exposing someone to HIV was a felony. SB239 reduces the crime to a misdemeanor, treating HIV like other communicable diseases.
Democratic Sen. Scott Wiener of San Francisco says the harsher penalties for HIV discourage people from getting tested for the disease and stigmatize those who have it.
Critics say the bill would endanger people.
Lawmakers last year approved legislation allowing people with HIV to receive transplants from HIV-positive donors, reversing a ban imposed amid widespread fear about the disease.
A mid-level California appeals court has ruled that a former Williams-Sonoma Inc employee was barred from suing the retailer for alleged wage-and-hour violations after he participated in an earlier settlement with the company over unpaid wages.
A unanimous three-judge panel of the California Court of Appeal, Second District in Los Angeles on Tuesday said that because Harley Shine’s reporting-time claim could have been raised in the earlier case against Williams-Sonoma, it was covered by a release he signed as part of a 2015 settlement.
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An ordinance banning the sale of tobacco products to anyone younger than 21 has been stalled from taking effect in Topeka.
The Topeka Capital-Journal reports that Shawnee County District Court Judge Franklin Theis is weighing legal arguments after a hearing Thursday. The law increasing the minimum age to buy tobacco products was slated to take effect last month but a business, Vape Bar and Puffs ‘n’ Stuff, sued, asking for a temporary injunction.
Attorney R.E. “Tuck” Duncan says state lawmakers should be the ultimate authority on such laws. At least 17 cities or counties in Kansas have so-called “Tobacco 21” ordinances. Several state legislatures also have passed laws.
Theis ordered attorneys on both sides to file additional briefs by next week, but didn’t indicate when he would rule.
GENEVA (Reuters) - The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said on Thursday it was sending two surgical teams to Gaza and setting up a surgical unit in the enclave’s main hospital to treat heavy casualties from clashes between Israeli forces and Palestinians.
“This infusion of medical expertise and material will expedite the long road to recovery and relieve a stressed and overburdened health care system,” said Robert Mardini, ICRC’s director for the Near and Middle East, adding that 13,000 people had been wounded since protests began on March 30.
The European Union's executive will launch on Tuesday legal action against three eastern members of the bloc for failing to take in asylum-seekers to relieve states on the front lines of the bloc's migration crisis, sources told Reuters. FILE PHOTO: A barbed wire is seen in front of a European Union flag at an immigration reception centre in Bicske, Hungary June 25, 2015.
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Esther Tyree explores the shared origins of popular and well-known songs with those created by Louisiana musicians. Local musicians join Esther in the KRVS studios to visit about their songs, and the connections to the music that inspires the creative process.
A heavy law enforcement presence near Paces Brook apartments late Saturday night upon the discovery of a burned body. (Source: Caroline Patrickis/WIS)
Investigators are not releasing much information after a body was found burned near the Paces Brook apartments off Columbiana Drive late Saturday evening.
The Columbia Fire Department responded to a brush fire when they found the body around 10 p.m.
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher says the victim is believed to be a male.
Richland County deputies initially responded to the scene and turned over the investigation to the Lexington County Sheriff's Department.
No other information was provided by investigators. If you have any information that could lead to an arrest, call Crimestoppers at 1-888-Crime-SC.
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April 10Shandong Meichen Science & Technology Co Ltd :
* Sees Q1 FY 2017 net profit to increase by 61.0 percent to 90.4 percent, or to be 68.5 million yuan to 81 million yuan
* Says Q1 FY 2016 net profit was 42.5 million yuan
* The reasons for the forecast are increased operating income of auto parts business and increased PPP project orders in gardens business
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/PMOnpq
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RUTLAND, Vt. — A regional planning committee has refused to sign off on a proposed solar project in Rutland amid concerns over its visual impact on a neighboring home.
The Rutland Herald reports the commission refused to endorse one of the three 500-kilowatt projects proposed near Thomas Dairy after resident Eileen Coughlin complained because it would have a negative effect on the aesthetics of her nearby home.
Rutland Regional Planning Commission executive director Ed Bove said Monday that Coughlin used photo simulations to make her case.
Select Board Chairman Josh Terenzini said Monday the town was glad the regional commission "had hit the pause button" on the project because of the visual impacts.
Developer Triland Partners of New Hampshire has been invited to a Tuesday meeting to discuss the project.
Due to anticipated weather Friday night, local high schools have moved up start times for their football games. The Panther Booster Club tailgate has been cancelled.
Great Bend’s home game against Wichita East will kick off at 5 p.m. (Broadcast on 104.3 FM)
Larned’s home contest versus Phillipsburg will begin at 5 p.m. (Broadcast on 106.9 FM)
Hoisington’s road game at Nickerson will start at 6 p.m. (Broadcast on 100.7 FM)
Barring a restraining order, most schools around the country will start at 11 am on Tuesday, with the definite exception of special education.
School will also start on time but end three hours early in schools operated by local councils. Binyamin and Shaar Hanegev Council Regions will operate as usual. In Kiryat Bialik, kindergardens will be staffed by aides organized by the city. Its intermediate schools will be on normal schedule because its teachers belong to the Irgun Hamorim union and not the Histadrut Hamorim, which declared the sanction. In Nesher, kindergarden, intermediate and high schools will be on normal schedules but elementary schools will start at 11. The kindergardens will be operated like afternoon care between 7 and 11 am. After that as usual.
Richland County Sheriff's Deputies are working to identify a man who robbed a bank on Garners Ferry Road Monday.
Deputies say a black man armed with a handgun walked into the SAFE Federal Credit Union near Hallbrook Drive shortly after 9 a.m. and demanded cash. He got away with some money.
Nobody was injured.
Investigators are working to get a more detailed description of the man. Deputies are in the area searching for him.
According to SAFE Federal Credit Union: "the robber left the building with an unspecified amount of cash a short time later. The branch will remain closed on Monday in order to facilitate an investigation by the Richland County Sheriff’s Department. SAFE plans to reopen the branch location as normal on Tuesday morning."
If you know anything that could help lead to an arrest, call Crimestoppers at 1-888-Crime-SC.
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COLUMBIA (WSPA) – Classes have been canceled Friday at one building on the University of South Carolina campus in Columbia.
There are no classes being held at the Gambrell Hall because of what the school calls an “isolated incident” on the Carolina Alerts Twitter feed.
The university adds that there is no threat to the public.
USC faculty and staff that use that building are being asked to work from home.
SLED spokeswoman Kathryn Richardson said agents and crime scene investigators are at the building.
Coroner Gary Watts said he did not have details but expected to have more information later Friday.
Gambrell Hall houses USC’s history department.
Portions of a report by The Associated Press were used in this story
Carolina Alert: Gambrell Hall closed until further notice due to isolated incident. There is no threat. Classes canceled in Gambrell only. — Carolina Alert (@CarolinaAlert) October 6, 2017
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Topics in this edition of Talkback 16 include reaction to Wednesday morning's shooting outside Washington, D.C., a new state police barracks in the Poconos, the Bill Cosby trial, and getting the scores for Pennsylvania teams.
Why Europe Needs a New Deal, Not Breakup
The EU is facing a crisis of legitimacyâbut retreating to the nation-state will only benefit the far right.
SHARE COPY LINK Community Bank held a ceremony to begin the demolition of the old federal courthouse on Lameuse Street in downtown Biloxi on Tuesday, April 24, 2018. The bank will build their new headquarters on the lot. John Fitzhugh jcfitzhugh@sunherald.com
Community Bank held a ceremony to begin the demolition of the old federal courthouse on Lameuse Street in downtown Biloxi on Tuesday, April 24, 2018. The bank will build their new headquarters on the lot. John Fitzhugh jcfitzhugh@sunherald.com
ATHENS, April 12 Greece's privatisation agency said on Wednesday it was seeking a financial advisor for the sale of minority stakes in two water utilities.
Under its international bailout, Greece must sell an 11 percent stake in Athens Water Supply & Sewerage S.A and a 23 percent stake in Thessaloniki Water Supply & Sewerage S.A.. (Reporting by Angeliki Koutantou; Editing by Susan Fenton)
The process of siting a men's shelter and affordable housing development in Bellevue took another faltering step forward last week, although nonprofit partners developing the project have no more clarity on where they could expect to build or whether the project will be approved at all. As conceived, the project includes a 100-bed low-barrier shelter, a 125-seat day center and cafeteria and roughly 100 units of housing.
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FOWLERVILLE, Mich. (AP) — A Michigan police officer has been charged after his personal gun accidentally fired into the floor of a high school gymnasium as he watched a wrestling tournament in which his son was a competitor.
WHMI-FM reports that 40-year-old Mark Boudreau is charged with misdemeanor careless discharge of a firearm.
The shot was fired May 5 at Fowlerville High School, about 65 miles (105 kilometers) northwest of Detroit.
Boudreau, of the Flint Police Department, will be arraigned June 7.
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Defense attorney Frank Manley on Wednesday called the shooting "unfortunate," and Boudreau "an outstanding veteran command officer."
The Flint Journal reports that Flint police said in a statement the department "cannot comment on any potential criminal allegations until" it receives "all of the facts at the conclusion of the proceedings."
Photos: Nigerian Soldiers Clear Gutters, Roads To Ease Traffic In Lagos
Men of the Nigerian Army attached to the 174 Battalion took to the roads of Lagos to provide community service by helping clear the gutters and the roads as the rain has caused heavy flooding in most parts of the state. The soldiers were spotted at Odogunyan bus stop, Ikorodu, Lagos clearing the debris which…
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NAPLES, Fla. (AP) – Two men working on a power pole were hospitalized after being shocked in Florida.
The Naples Daily News reports that the men were injured Thursday.
North Collier Fire Control and Rescue District says both men were alive when they were taken to a North Naples hospital.
Officials weren’t immediately saying what led up to the injuries. It wasn’t clear what company the men worked for.
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April 12 CME Group Inc
* CME Group intends to close CME Europe and CME clearing Europe by year-end
* CME Group - will work closely with all market participants and regulators to ensure smooth transition and an orderly wind down of business operations Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
WWE Payback Theme Song, Dule Hill RAW Fallout Video, NXT Cage Match Preview
– Former WWE RAW guest star Dule Hill was backstage for tonight’s RAW in Columbus, as seen in this Fallout video. Hill stars in WWE Studios’ “Sleight,” which hits theaters on Friday, April 28th.
– “Born for Greatness” by Papa Roach has been announced as the official theme song for the April 30th WWE Payback pay-per-view from the SAP Center in San Jose, California.
– Below is a promo for this week’s WWE NXT episode, which will feature Tye Dillinger vs. Eric Young in a steel cage match. This will be the final NXT match for Tye, who recently joined the SmackDown roster.
Google has rolled out Chrome 67 to its stable channel for all major platforms, including Linux.Chrome 67 has improvements to its site isolation feature, adds a "formdata" event so any objects can provide form data as an alternative to hidden input types, BigInt provides support for arbitrary-precision integers in JavaScript, support for customized built-in elements, new motion sensors APIs based upon the Generic Sensor API, the WebXR Device API is new for furthering AR/VR support in the browser, and a range of other improvements.The big improvements to Chrome 67 can be found via ChromeStatus.com There is also the release announcement about the continued site isolation trial and the number of security fixes that wound up in this web browser update too.Meanwhile on target for Chrome 68 is support for picture-in-picture by creating a floating video window that is displayed on top of other windows, the Payment Handler API, a Keyboard Lock API, web audio enhancements, and more.
A two-year-old girl has died after being rescued from a car found in a river in Wales, police have said.
Kiara Moore, who would have celebrated her third birthday next Tuesday, died at the University Hospital of Wales after being recovered from a silver Mini in the River Teifi in Cardigan.
On Monday afternoon, numerous Facebook posts claimed a silver Mini had been stolen from the town with a girl in it.
Dyfed-Powys Police said it received a call about a missing vehicle at 3.30pm and posted on its Twitter page that the Mini had been located at 5.11pm.
Maybe the glamour working as a TV host on a national commercial station is not what people might think. Just ask a Greek sports journalist/anchor who ditched his career in television to pursue a new one in the culinary field. Kyriakos Kapsis, who presented the sports segment on Ant-1 TV’s main news bulletin, has been working as an assistant chef in his hometown of Chania in Crete for the past 2.5 years. The economic crisis, along with his love of cooking made him think it was just the right time to give his second love, cooking a shot. He still exercises his reporting skills as he holds the position of press officer for the Greek players’ basketball association. But he does not hide his passion for cooking as his regular social media posts prove.
Sis, grab your umbrella, it's about to rain presents in the Somizi house.
After #LockingHearts in Paris, the Idols SA judge and his boo are about to start planning their big day. While the stress of organising the wedding is no doubt gonna come knocking at the door, the pair will at least be lying in a pool of presents from guests, neh?
We aren't sure if they have been hitting the mall yet to start scanning the nice pillows for their gift registry, but here's a few things we know are going to be on the list that even you might be able to afford.
A massive picture of the pair
Somizi doesn't play when it comes to hanging pictures of himself or his fam in his house. What better way to start the day than to stare at a massive picture of yourself and bae hanging on the wall.
Security programs, Bank Secrecy Act compliance and flood area loans were all high on the list of items the Credit Union National Association and National Association of Federally-Insured Credit Unions on Friday asked the National Credit Union Administration to review as part of it's annual review of one-third of the regulations affecting CUs.
Both trade associations on Friday released their letters to the regulator detailing possible improvements, and letters from both CUNA and NAFCU focused on the labyrinth of rules related to Part 748, which requires a federally insured credit union to develop a written security program and to develop a Bank Secrecy Act compliance program.
Police say Tello, who was 19-years-old at the time, had been drinking when he crashed into Owens' vehicle in May of 2015. An officer who responded to the accident took the stand Tuesday morning and said when he walked up, he saw Owens' on the ground and injured.
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Nettleton village hall was full of WI members, together with a small scattering of husbands, to hear Elizabethan minstrel Dante Ferrara, who strolled in wearing full Elizabethan costume and playing a Hurdy Gurdy.
He had taken along five stringed instruments with him to play, a lute and a colascione, (a long necked Lute), both usually played for the aristocracy; a cittern and the Hurdy Gurdy, both of which were used by travelling minstrels in the taverns and market places throughout the known world.
There was also an orpharion - an eighteen string guitar of English origin.
Throughout the evening, Dante enchanted everyone with his masterly skill on the strings and his singing of period songs, including very popular ‘bawdy’ ones of that era.
At the end of the evening, everyone had a chance to see the exquisite replica,but still delicate, instruments close up, an experience in itself to see such craftsmanship up close.
Cat curled up in neighborhood Nativity scene delights internet
Photo: Brooke Goldman
A New York City neighborhood cat got into the holiday spirit by becoming part of the local Nativity scene.
The feline was squatting in Jesus' manger in a Nativity scene last Sunday, and photographer Brooke Goldman noticed it while walking her boyfriend to a subway station in the borough of Queens.
"I saw him there, and I just had to take a photo," said Goldman, who has been shooting photos professionally for six years. "It was, like, the funniest moment."
Goldman, 23, added that she was happy to catch the moment with the cat because she feared she had scared him
"He was a little angry that I was in his space," she told ABC News. "But it was, frankly, the funniest scene to me. I was laughing hysterically."
The internet seems to agree with Goldman. After she posted it on the Cat Spotting Facebook group, the photo quickly gathered attention.
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) - Champaign police are celebrating National Police Week 2018.
Citizens are invited to participate in the week's events.
President John F. Kennedy declared May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day in 1962 and the week in which it falls as Police Week.
The events in Champaign include:
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Are the twins almost here?
Social media is going wild today with speculation that Beyoncé is in labor! After a Shade Room report was posted on Tuesday, the Beyhive has been in overdrive thinking that their favorite singer is about to give birth to her and Jay Z's twins.
While there's been no confirmation from anyone in Beyoncé or Jay Z's team, it's not stopping the rumors from flying. So what other information do we have about Beyoncé and her current location?
Multi-instrumentalist, producer and songwriter Seán Corcoran aka Outsider, has just released his latest single Míol Mór Mara
Which means ‘sea whales’, or literally translates to ‘giant beasts of the sea’.
FIFA 18 have enlisted the track on their soundtrack of FIFA 18, which marks the first time EVER that the Irish language has been used in mainstream video gaming.
Sean says "the song is about a child with Down Syndrome I worked with when I was suffering from huge heartbreak, and it had a profound influence on my life. The kid was so inspiring and pulled me out of a dark place really just by spending time with him. It's got a lot of Biblical references to Jonah and the Whale, which is symbolic of diving into the sea of the unknown and becoming something far greater than yourself in a spiritual sense."
All profits from Miol Mor Mara will be donated to Down’s Syndrome Ireland.
Check out Míol Mór Mara here..
David Kilmer a 51-year-old from Fishkill, New York, allegedly arrived to a DWI Victim Impact Panel meeting with a blood alcohol content three times over the legal limit and was arrested when he tried to drive away. Creative Commons
In this Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016 photo, Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner speaks to reporters after meeting with legislative leaders during veto session in Springfield, Ill. Rauner says he'll meet with legislative leaders to negotiate a budget deal, and he's willing to include money he vetoed for Chicago Public Schools if it's part of a "comprehensive package."
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Fluffy the Lost Ozark Mountain Bear is murderous and wants to eat Abby. Abby from St Louis wants to win a 4 pack of tickets to Holiday World! Will she be splashing in the sun, or will Fluffy be splashing in her bloooood???
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According to the latest Bloomberg monthly poll of economists, the US President Donald Trump and his fellow Republicans are expected to push through tax cuts in time for next year’s congressional elections.
Key Findings from the survey:
Of 38 respondents, 29 expect Congress to pass tax-cut legislation by November 2018
The policy changes though are only expected to add 0.2 percentage point to the pace of GDP expansion in 2018
According to median projections from a broader pool of 71 economists, growth in 2018 to be only slightly higher than this year -- 2.3% versus 2.1%
Analysts see the economy losing momentum in 2019, with expansion falling back to 2%, contrasting with the Trump administration’s forecast of a further pickup
KRUGER BROTHERS are a trio of musicians originally from Switzerland who fell in love with American roots and bluegrass music. The trio consists of Jens Kruger (banjo, harmony vocals), Uwe Kruger (guitar, lead and harmony vocals) and Joel Landsberg (bass, harmony vocals).
Auto repair-center operator Service King Paint & Body LLC, owned by Blackstone Group LP and Carlyle Group LP, is considering a potential sale of the company for more than $2 billion, Bloomberg reported citing sources.
Blackstone Group LP and Carlyle Group LP have had discussions about initiating the sale process with bankers but no final decision has been made, Bloomberg reported.
Blackstone first invested in Dallas-based Service King in 2014 while Carlyle Group made its first investment in the auto repair company in 2012.
Neither Blackstone Group nor Carlyle Group could be reached immediately for comments.
(This version of the story was refiled to add source in headline)
(Reporting by Laharee Chatterjee in Bengaluru; Editing by Sandra Maler)
PIC: Rescuers search the charred passenger boat which was ferrying around 200 people off the coast of Jakarta to Tidung island. Indonesian police said Monday they have detained the captain of a tourist boat that burst into flames en route to a holiday island and left 23 people dead, amid reports he was the first to jump ship.
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Toronto's extensive work on the silver screen reveals that, while we have the chameleonic ability to look like anywhere from New York City to Moscow, the disguise doesn't always hold up to scrutiny. Reel Toronto revels in digging up and displaying the films that attempt to mask, hide, or-in rare cases-proudly display our city.
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President Trump is likely to push through a "protectionist" agenda despite Larry Kudlow's appointment, says Nicolas Sopel of RHB Research Institute Singapore.
93-year-old Fremantle man hit by a car The West Australian
The man is in Royal Perth Hospital in a critical condition.
FILE PHOTO: People lay flowers during a memorial to pay tribute to the victims of the St. Petersburg metro blast that took place on April 3, in central Moscow, Russia April 6, 2017. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov
MOSCOW Russia's Federal Security Service has identified the person who orchestrated an attack that killed 14 people on the St. Petersburg metro earlier this month, Russian news agencies reported on Thursday, citing FSB chief Alexander Bortnikov.
"He has been provisionally identified. Yes, yes, identified," agencies cited Bortnikov as saying.
Police have so far detained 10 people they suspect of being involved in the attack.
(Reporting by Maria Kiselyova; Writing by Denis Pinchuk; Editing by Andrew Osborn)
A Center Point man is in jail for the second time in two months on drug charges, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department.
Eric Michael Simonson, 43, is charged with trafficking methamphetamine.
Investigators executed a drug search warrant at a home in the 2200 block of 2nd Terrance NW in Center Point on December 7.
Deputies seized over 135 grams of methamphetamine, a handgun, scales, and marijuana. The street value of the drugs is approximately $11,000.
At the time of this arrest, Simonson was out of jail on bond for a previous arrest on October 13 for trafficking methamphetamine.
The search warrant was part of an ongoing investigation into the trafficking of illegal drugs in northeast Jefferson County.
Simonson is in the Jefferson County Jail without bond.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — New Ohio State basketball coach Chris Holtmann’s $3 million annual contract includes incentives for making the NCAA Tournament and ensuring his players get good grades.
Ohio State signed the former Butler coach to an eight-year deal to replace Thad Matta, who was fired June 5. The contract still has to be approved by university trustees, but Ohio State released the terms Wednesday.
The contract contains bonuses for winning, including $40,000 for making the NCAA Tournament and $100,000 for winning the national championship. Plus, Holtmann gets $50,000 if his players can maintain an average cumulative grade-point average of 3.0. If the players can manage a cumulative 3.5 average, he’ll make $150,000.
The contract also includes football tickets and a golf club membership.
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Trian Fund Management has disclosed that it bought a $3.5bn stake in Procter & Gamble, maker of Gillette razors and Crest toothpaste.
The move makes Trian the second activist shareholder to become involved in the consumer products giant in the last five years, and it is now the largest stakeholder in P&G by some margin.
Read more: Gillette owner P&G shaves a bit off the Dow
Trian is an investment fund founded in 2005 by Nelson Peltz, Ed Garden and Peter May, which focuses on consumer brand companies, industrial and financial firms. It is known for taking large stakes in companies and pushing for board representation so it can boost revenues and cut costs.
Currently, Trian is invested in Mondelez, maker of Orea and Cadbury chocolate, as well as General Electric.
The last investor to take aim at P&G was activist hedge fund Pershing Square Capital Management. It invested in P&G in 2012 and called for then chief executive Robert McDonald to be ousted.
Drake was being a good samaritan in Manchester while on tour in Europe.
After his show at the Manchester Arena around 5:40 am this past Saturday morning Drake’s tour bus stopped because of a police situation.
It appears a man was contemplating suicide by jumping off of a bridge.
Drake offered police to help talk the man out of jumping off the bridge but police politely declined Drake’s offer.
The man was eventually taken to a hospital and everybody left the situation safely.
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Pikeville at Alice Lloyd, ccd.
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chew on some words
spit them out or
ask for a second plate
of them – but i won’t wait
for yours you try to dish up
when you wish for something
to be granted to you,
so it turns from wishful thinking
into hard-ass rants, from
soft-spoken words to
heat-filled chants like you’re trying
to pull one of those magic spells
over me, but i forgot to let you know
i got hell on my side and on the inside
of me – all those words they cannot touch
the life of me, so bottle them
up inside, hide them and walk around
like a poison vial ready for someone
to drink so they’ll die of your charms
not realizing they aren’t words of
love but lies of harm
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Wisconsin freshman guard Kobe King is having season-ending surgery on his injured left knee.
The University of Wisconsin sports medicine staff said that surgery was taking place Monday. King is a promising freshman who appeared in each of the first 10 games this season, averaging 5.2 points. Wisconsin says he is eligible to apply for a medical redshirt.
The La Crosse Central standout helped lead the Red Raiders to a Division 2 state championship last season.
Sophomore guard D'Mitrik Trice was also set for surgery on his injured right foot and won't begin rehab for at least two weeks. Trice is averaging 9.4 points and playing a team-high 31.5 minutes a game.
Wisconsin is 4-7 after an 82-63 loss to Marquette on Saturday.
More college basketball: http://collegebasketball.ap.org and https://twitter.com/AP_Top25
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Don't miss the Jamie Joseph Fine Jewelry Trunk Show hosted by Max's. Her signature look is truly unique, pairing vibrant gemstones in unusual, organic shapes and textures with gold, silver and platinum and diamonds.
There's a personal touch in every piece made my Jamie because her husband Jeremy is the head stone cutter- together they've developed an innovative glacier-cut treatment that they use when working with the gemstones.
Jamie’s work has been featured in numerous style publications worldwide and is worn by many celebrities including Naomi Watts, Cameron Diaz, Kate Beckinsale and by Oprah Winfrey on the cover of a recent O, The Oprah Magazine.
The trunk show will go on during Max's normal hours, Friday 10 am-7 pm, and Saturday 10 am-6 pm.
May 3 Lagardere/Qatar Holding LLC:
* Qatar Holding has raised its voting rights stake in media group Lagardere to 16.7 percent, having gone above the 15 percent voting rights threshold, according to AMF filing
* Qatar Holding holds 13 percent of Lagardere's share capital, could increase its stake further but has no plans to gain control of Lagardere, adds the AMF filing
* Qatar Holding eyeing strategic partnerships that could boost Lagardere's long-term value - AMF filing
* Qatar Holding considering seeking representation on Lagardere's supervisory board
* Qatar Holding is part of Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) sovereign wealth fund
Back in 2015, Sic Alps leader Mike Donovan told us about Peacers, his new band, which also features people who have played in fellow Bay Area psych-rock bands like Thee Oh Sees and the Fresh And Onlys. Later this week, the Peacers will release Introducing The Crimsmen, their second album, and we’ve already posted the song “Jurgen’s Layout.” Today, they’ve shared a video for the sighing, shambolic new song “Staying Home,” which was directed by William Keihn and which tells the story of a disturbed-looking man who burns and buries a stuffed animal. Check it out below, via NPR.
Introducing The Crimsmen is out 6/16 on Drag City.
SHARON, Pa. (WYTV) – Firefighters in Sharon were called into action around 3 p.m. Friday for a house fire on North Road.
Damage to the outside of the house was minimal, but the fire chief said there is extensive water and smoke damage inside.
The woman who lived in the house has been in a nursing home for several months, and the house was locked up.
The chief added that he doesn’t have a cause yet, but it doesn’t appear to be suspicious.
Manchester United vs Huddersfield LIVE updates: Express Sport brings you the latest Premier League scores, news and highlights from around the grounds
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14:55: Wednesday's defeat at Tottenham was far more convincing than the 2-0 scoreline suggests as Manchester United were outplayed at Wembley.
Jose Mourinho's men return to action at home to a Huddersfield side that caused problems earlier in the season, with the Terriers securing a famous win to end the Red Devils' unbeaten start to the Premier League campaign in October.
United need to avoid a similar slip-up today.
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14:52: The last newly promoted team to win both league games against Manchester City in a season were Wimbledon in 1986-87. Crazy…
A little boy adjusts to the presence of his new baby sister in the latest animated feature from writer-director Hosoda Mamoru ('Wolf Children').
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Microbot Medical Inc
* Microbot Medical Inc reports second quarter 2017 financial results and recent development and strategic progress
* Q2 loss per share $0.12
* Microbot Medical Inc - ‍at June 30, 2017, company's cash and cash equivalents totaled approximately $13 million​
* Microbot Medical Inc - ‍based on anticipated cash utilization, company believes it has sufficient resources through 2019​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Man falls into 10-foot sinkhole while trying to block it off
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NEW YORK (AP) — Watching NFL football games on your phone used to be mainly limited to Verizon customers. Soon anyone will be able to watch football games on the go for free on Yahoo's app, now that Verizon owns Yahoo.
But people who want to watch football through online-TV services like Sling will have more problems. An NFL game on ESPN will still be blocked on the Sling app on a phone — and starting next season, on tablets, too. Verizon apps will have the exclusive rights on phones and tablets.
Verizon bought Yahoo in June and is trying to build a digital ad business to rival Facebook and Google. Verizon's multi-year deal with the NFL takes effect in January. Playoffs will stream on Yahoo, Verizon's app go90 and the NFL's own app.
March 19 (Reuters) - Pacific Industrial & Logistics Reit Plc :
* PROPOSED £50 MILLION PLACING TO FUND ACQUISITIONS
* PACIFIC INDUSTRIAL & LOGISTICS REIT -RAISE GROSS PROCEEDS OF £50 MILLION TO FUND ACQUISITION OF UK URBAN LOGISTICS ASSETS WITH ACQUISITION COST OF £73.6 MILLION Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reuters.Briefs@thomsonreuters.com)
On January 1st, 2017 The Hollywood sign in Los Angeles was tampered with and the sign really did read “HOLLYWEED” for a few hours on New Year’s Day.
Police Officer Christopher Garcia, who works in the agency’s security service division said, “A prankster managed to change the iconic sign overlooking Los Angeles early Sunday to read “Hollyweed”.” The police think that the suspect is probably a man.
Miley Cyrus Instagrammed the sign with the following caption, “I knew 2017 was going to be MY year!!!!!!!!! Great start everybody! Fu*k yeah! Hollyweed!”.
It was both funny and insensitive how the Hollywood sign got a little green this New Year.
Over the weekend as tens of thousands of Americans took to the streets to protest President Donald Trump’s reluctance in releasing his tax returns, California Rep. Maxine Waters continued her crusade against the new administration, vowing not to stop until Trump is removed from office.
Waters, who took part in Saturday’s Tax March on Washington in D.C., enthusiastically told the crowd, “We’ve got to stop his ass!”
The outspoken Waters, 78, put it bluntly: “I don’t respect this president. I don’t trust this president. He’s not working in the best interests of the American people. I will fight every day until he is impeached.”
AOL co-founder Steve Case has sold Merrywood, the Northern Virginia estate that was also a childhood home of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, for $43 million to the government of Saudi Arabia, according to public records.
The sale, which closed last week, may be a record for the most expensive home ever sold in the Washington, D.C., area, according to real-estate agents. Records list the buyer ​as the Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The couple released a statement about the sale through a spokeswoman: “We enjoyed living at Merrywood for the past 13 years, and we hope the new owner will appreciate the property as much as we did.” The Saudi Arabia embassy couldn't be immediately reached for comment.
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Las Vegas Metro police said they are investigating a shooting Friday morning.
The incident occurred at 9:45 a.m. in the 3800 block of Jontue Street, near Lamb Boulevard and Las Vegas Boulevard.
Police said the victim was shot in the leg and back. He was taken to University Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries.
The suspect was described by police as a black male with a heavy build. He was last seen wearing shorts.
An investigation is ongoing.
Further details were not immediately released.
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British workers are in line for a 0.5pc pay squeeze next year as inflation stays ahead of earnings – making the UK the worst performing developed economy in 2018.
Real pay is set to grow by 2pc in Ireland, 1.8pc in Italy, 1pc in the US, 0.8pc in Germany and 0.7pc in France, according to recruitment group Korn Ferry’s study of firms employing 20m workers across 97 countries.
But Britain is one of just 10 where prices will outstrip pay, putting the UK in the company of nations including Finland, Nigeria and the UAE.
British households are anticipating a slowdown in pay, with growth slowing from 2.3pc this year to 2.1pc next year, a Bank of America Merrill Lynch survey found.
Workers’ satisfaction increases rapidly when their pay rises by more than 2pc, BAML found, indicating that the slowdown in earnings growth may hit consumer confidence next year.
NAIROBI, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Kenya's benchmark NSE-20 share index rose 2.51 percent on Monday to close at 4,076.94 points, its highest since May last year, after President Uhuru Kenyatta was declared winner of last week's presidential election by a clear margin. (Reporting by Duncan Miriri; Editing by Ed Cropley)
Gilbert bamboozles Brookland-Cayce, 33-14
CAYCE, S.C. (WOLO) — The Gilbert Indians remained perfect Friday night with a 33-14 win over Brookland-Cayce.
With the win, Gilbert’s record improved to 7-0 with a date at Strom Thurmond next Friday night.
BC is 4-3 and goes on the road to Edisto next week.
Bucks County State Rep. Scott Petri crafts a bill that would require pension forfeiture if a state worker is convicted on any crime related to their job.
Petri says the current pension forfeiture law, Act 140, does not cover certain crimes.
“Many times prosecutors and defense attorneys are having defendants plead to items that aren’t on the current list. A specific one is conflict of interest.”
The issue has garnered renewed interest following a recent State Board decision to restore the pension of former longtime State Senator Robert Mellow. He pleaded guilty to felony corruption in 2012.
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Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Marqise Lee suffered a high ankle sprain in Sunday's practice but is expected to "push hard" to be in the lineup for Week 1.
Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported the news, noting the timetable is fluid depending on how Lee's body reacts to the injury.
Lee, 25, was carted from the field after suffering the non-contact injury to his right leg during 7-on-7 drills.
"I know they were touching around in the lower part of him, but you're really not going to get anything until the doctor sees him," coach Doug Marrone told reporters.
This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.
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× Longtime Arkansas football coach/athletic director passes away
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark-Frank Broyles, who guided the University of Arkansas to its lone national football championship and later molded the overall program as its athletic director, has died at the age of 92.
Broyles died Monday from complications of Alzheimer’s disease, according to a statement from his family.
Broyles won almost 71 percent of his games as head football coach with the Razorbacks for 19 years.
He became the school’s athletic director in 1974 while still the football coach, eventually retiring from the gridiron to focus on administrative duties following the 1976 season.
As athletic director, Broyles led an overhaul and upgrade of Arkansas’ facilities _ as well as leading the school in its move to the Southeastern Conference.
Following his coaching career, Broyles _ who earned a spot in the National Football Foundation’s College Hall of Fame _ served as an analyst on ABC’s college football telecasts.
April 20 Kiler REIT:
* Sells land in Beylikdüzü, Istanbulbul for 1.5 million lira ($413,018.34) plus VAT to Batıbeyler Yapı and terminates contruction agreement with Bati Beyler that signed in April 2014
* The transaction value of the sale represents 1.4 million lira profit
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TEHRAN, Feb. 03 (MNA) – Hamas representative in Tehran Khaled al-Qaddumi regretted the lack of justice due to the Zionist regime's continuing atrocities and oppression supported by the US.
Speaking at the 29th Meeting of the International Conference of Asian Political Parties (ICAPP) Standing Committee, and the 2nd Special Conference on the Silk Road, Khaled al-Qaddumi noted that living peacefully together is of great importance and "we have to create a generation who can live together in peace and security."
"The laws are made based on belief and faith. Islamic rules will be completely implemented in a society just when justice is implemented there before," he added.
Islamic countries, he noted, should summon their ambassadors to the US to protest the UN, since there is no image for peace when there is no justice.
Khaled al-Qaddumi reiterated that we cannot expect justice while Zionist regime is continuing to its tyranny and is supported by the US.
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On Saturday October 7, at 8:30am, the Attala County Farmers Market will participate in the annual Tractor Supply Farmers Market Event.
In an effort to support those who produce “homegrown” and “homemade” goods, Kosciusko Tractor Supply has invited local vendors to set up at the store front.
After patronizing the store, stop outside to find the best in local food items. Turnips, mustard and collard greens, squash, sweet potatoes, okra, peppers, honey, sugarcane, baked goods, and more will be available.
Support your farmers market by continuing to “Buy local, Eat fresh, and Live well.”
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0:47 New Holland shows off new line of compact tractors
0:51 Fans line up waiting for Twenty One Pilots
2:35 Saburo Masada visits site of his internment for first time since 1942
3:58 Boulders, concrete flown in to strengthen damaged Oroville spillway
1:36 'The King,' (Elvis impersonator Will Kettler) is in the house for Valentine’s Day weddings
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1:31 Worn Poverello House warehouse leaks, in need of repairs
April 3 Seneca Foods Corp:
* Seneca Foods Corporation acquires the remaining 50pct of Truitt Bros Inc
* Seneca Foods Corp - David Truitt and existing management team will continue to operate TBI business after transaction
* Seneca Foods Corp - David Truitt and existing management team will continue to operate tbi business after this transaction
* Seneca Foods Corp - with the transaction company will now own 100pct of TBI which they will retain as a wholly owned subsidiary
* Seneca Foods Corp - effective date of transaction is April, 1, 2017
* Seneca Foods Corp - remaining terms of share purchase agreement are currently not being disclosed Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Oceanfront home and guest cottage with brilliant sunrise and private beach access create the perfect island retreat. The main house has undergone a complete renovation including handsome hardwood floors and offering 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and generous living areas with vast windows for enjoying panoramic ocean views. A wet bar on the lower level and an upstairs luxury kitchen with granite and stainless appliances make this home ideal for entertaining! With large decks on both levels, there is plentiful space for outdoor dining and relishing the ocean breeze. The home’s guest cottage has been partially renovated and includes 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms as well as its own private deck. The entire compound includes storm features and a brand-new metal roof and is reinforced with stucco to provide a sound structure to withstand the elements. Coveted private drive and parking are included. All furniture included. A wonderful private or turn-key rental home.
Cigna says it is rejecting Anthem’s proposed $48 billion acquisition bid and suing the Blue Cross-Blue Shield insurer.
The announcement comes hours after another major insurer, Aetna, said it was abandoning its planned $34 billion purchase of Medicare Advantage provider Humana.
The Department of Justice sued last summer to stop the deals due to concerns about how they would affect prices and consumer choices. Federal judges rejected both deals in separate rulings earlier this year.
Anthem Inc. had filed paperwork Monday to appeal its case.
Cigna Corp. says it is seeking a $1.85 billion termination fee from Anthem and more than $13 billion in damages caused by what it says were Anthem’s breaches of the merger agreement.
An Anthem spokeswoman did not immediately return a call seeking comment.
Saturday Night Live will resume after the Winter Olympics with an NBA legend.
Charles Barkley is set to host SNL on Saturday, March 3, NBC has announced. Barkley has headlined the late-night sketch comedy series three times, having last stopped by Studio 8H during Season 37.
The Inside the NBA commentator will be joined by Migos, who will serve as musical guest.
Are you looking forward to SNL‘s post-Olympics return with Charles Barkley?
New Gallup polling has Donald Trump's approval rating standing at 40 percent, down two points from February. Also, only 45 percent thinks the president keeps his promises. The panel discusses.
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A steam boiler explosion left at least two workers killed and more injured in the southern province of Fars on Feb. 3, authorities said.
The provincial fire department has said that the explosion took place at a factory in the industrial area of the province for unknown reasons, Fars news agency reported.
According to the officials, the walls and ceiling of the factory’s building collapsed following the explosion leaving workers under debris.
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Survey crews began working on a $320 million expansion project to double Virginia International Gateway's capacity in Portsmouth, the Suffolk News-Herald reports. In July, the port will begain work on expanding Norfolk International Terminals in a $350 million project.
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SPANISH LAKE, Mo. (AP) - A 20-year-old man has been charged in a deadly shooting outside a suburban St. Louis hair salon.
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that Keith Isabell is charged with first-degree murder and armed criminal action in the death of 24-year-old Evan Robinson. He is being held without bond.
Police say Isabell and Robinson argued before the Saturday afternoon shooting in the parking lot of the Edge Up Hair Studio in Spanish Lake. Three others were wounded but are expected to survive.
The investigation is ongoing.
Information from: St. Louis Post-Dispatch, http://www.stltoday.com
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J.J. Watt can add a doctorate degree to his impressive list of off-field achievements.
The Texans defensive end on Tuesday was awarded an honorary doctorate degree from Baylor College of Medicine for his efforts during Hurricane Harvey relief.
I’ve had a lot of big dreams in my life, but not even I dreamt that I could one day become a Doctor. I am truly humbled and honored to receive the degree of Doctor of Humanities in Medicine from the Baylor College of Medicine! #CanTheyPutMDonMyJersey pic.twitter.com/7TyNKrvhh7 — JJ Watt (@JJWatt) May 30, 2018
Watt raised more than $37 million for Harvey relief after setting an initial goal of $200,000 and was awarded the Walter Payton Man of the Year award for his accomplishment.
The four-time All-Pro was also named the Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year and included on the TIME 100 list of the most influential people in the world.
Sometimes, tying the knot doesn't mean a drive to the neighborhood chapel! Celebrities, ever so eager to buck tradition, have picked some truly offbeat settings for their weddings over the years. Take Rebecca Romijn and Jerry O'Connell, for instance! Though they opted for a pretty typical wedding in 2007 on a private ranch for their first ceremony, when it came time for the two to renew their wedding vows a few years later, it was anything but ordinary! The husband and wife had a very specific time frame and location -- at 11:11 a.m. on Nov. 11, 2011, on the corner of 11th Avenue and 11th Street in New York City. The two are still happily married. Keep reading to see the other strange places stars have tied the knot!
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Roach ripped through the top order with a devastating burst in Antigua, the paceman taking 5-8 from five overs to reduce the tourists to 18-5.
Miguel Cummins (3-11) got in on the act and captain Jason Holder took 2-10 as Bangladesh folded embarrassingly before lunch in North Sound.
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Liton Das was the only batsman to reach double figures and the touring Tigers would have posted the worst Test score in history but for the opener's battling 25 from 53 deliveries.
Yet the Windies needed only 18.4 overs to dismiss their opponents, making it the second-shortest first innings in Test history. It is also tied for 10th on the list of lowest totals in the longest format.
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Photo of the dump truck in the water (Source: David Uchiyama)
The NCDOT said one of their large dump trucks was swept off the road and into the Catawba River in McDowell County Tuesday night.
David Uchiyama, Communications Officer for NCDOT Western Mountains Area, said it happened around 10 p.m. on Catawba River Road.
The dump truck was using a snow plow to clear mud from a slide when another mud slide pushed the truck off the road and into the river.
The truck went into the water on its side.
Two DOT workers in the truck were able to crawl out of the passenger-side window and wait on the top of the truck until rescue crews arrived.
The workers were not hurt but were taken to the hospital as a precaution.
MORE - EVACUATIONS CANCELED: Dam deemed safe, people returning home in McDowell County
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Miami-Dade Commissioner Javier Souto stands next to the statue of Ronald Reagan with a horse unveiled on Friday, Apr. 13, at the Equestrian Center, which bears the former President’s name, located in Kendall’s Tropical Park.
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Apple seeded macOS High Sierra 10.13.6 Developer Beta 1 on Wednesday, even while we still wait for the public release of macOS High Sierra 10.13.5. Mum’s the word on features in the new release cycle, even while all eyes turn to next week’s World Wide Developer Conference.
Apple also released a developer beta of iOS 11.4.1. Note the point release for the just-released version of iOS (iOS 11.4), while the developer beta for macOS High Sierra is jumping from 10.13.5 to 10.13.6. Of course, Apple could also release a developer beta for 10.13.5.1 once 10.13.5 itself is released.
Apple Developer Betas
Developers can provision their Macs at the Apple Developer Connection. Macs that have been provisioned for the developer beta program will find the update in the Mac App Store.
Under Armour CEO Kevin Plank announced Monday he is resigning from President Donald Trump’s American Manufacturing Council.
Plank became the second CEO of the day to step down from the council, as Merck's Kenneth Frazier earlier Monday cited "responsibility to take a stand against intolerance and extremism” for his decision, via MSNBC.com.
While Frazier’s statement is clearly a response to the manner in which Trump handled the racial violence in Charlottesville this past weekend, Plank was less overt.
Plank, who called Trump an "asset to the country" in the first months of his presidency but later retracted that remark, said in his statement, "I love our country and our company and will continue to focus my efforts on inspiring every person that they can do anything through the power of sport which promotes unity, diversity and inclusion."
Sandra Chapnick grew up in Youngstown, Ohio, graduated from Ohio state,and married her husband, Bruce, whom she'd met on a blind date . Then she started her career.
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Martin Collins, the British national who was caught with a quantity of cocaine at the Maurice Bishop Airport has been charged 150-thousand dollars to be paid forthwith and in default 2 years in prison.
Collins is currently at Her Majesty’s Prison after failing to pay the fine.
Meanwhile, John Rogers, a Grenadian national who was due to be sentenced on Monday 11th December, 2017 will have to wait until December 14th 2017.
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NEW YORK -- A 33-year-old woman had 27 pounds of cocaine hidden in her wheelchair when she went through customs at John F. Kennedy International Airport on Sunday, authorities said. Yoncela Stanley, of Griffin, Ga., faces federal narcotics smuggling charges after inspectors noticed something unusual about the rear cushion of her wheelchair, U.S. Customs and Border Protection said in a news release.
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On Sunday’s Last Week Tonight, John Oliver said we should expect more moves like last week’s MOAB drop in Afghanistan, because President Donald Trump “is a man who responds to praise and, yet again, he is being praised for this.” Specifically, Oliver cited Trump’s fave morning show, Fox News Channel’s Fox & Friends, where video of the bombing was described as “what freedom looks like,” and on which Geraldo Rivera enthused that one of his favorite things over his 16 years at Fox News has been watching bombs drop “on bad guys. ”
“That’s a coincidence, because one of my favorite things in four seasons on this show is getting to look directly into the camera and say ‘F*ck you, Geraldo. I hope your mustache gets caught in a box fan’,” Oliver shot back.
Geraldo returned fire this morning, via Twitter:
To #JohnOliver #moab killed 90+ #ISIS. Remember them? baby killing terrorists, throat cutting savages who rape & burn religious minorities? — Geraldo Rivera (@GeraldoRivera) April 17, 2017
× NTSB sending investigators to crash in Maryland where worker was reportedly struck and killed by train
MARYLAND– NTSB is sending investigators to the site of an accident involving an Amtrack train that reportedly struck and killed a track worker this morning.
According to a NTSB Newsroom tweet, the group is sending investigators to Bowie to investigating an accident involving Amtrak train #86.
There is no word on if any other injuries have been suffered.
This is a developing story. FOX43 will provide details as they become available.
Photos: Arsenal training ahead of Middlesbrough game
Arsenal bring the Premier League’s Easter fixture schedule to a close this evening as they take on Middlesbrough in what is the Gunners’ second successive Monday night game.
Arsene Wenger and his players will be hoping to fare better than they did in last week’s 3-0 defeat to Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park when they travel to the Riverside Stadium this evening.
Ahead of the game, there was time for some final work on the training ground at London Colney on Easter Sunday.
That's how it's done!!!@GrigorDimitrov defeats @JaredD in a 5 set, 4 hour marathon. #RG18 #MyTennisLife pic.twitter.com/f8kmBqiKOK
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp reveals that captain Jordan Henderson is a doubt for the FA Cup clash with Plymouth Argyle due to a heel injury.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has revealed that Jordan Henderson is a doubt to face Plymouth Argyle in the FA Cup on Sunday.
Henderson limped off in the second half of his side's 1-0 win over Manchester City on New Year's Eve with a heel injury, which also forced him to miss this afternoon's 2-2 draw with Sunderland.
Klopp admitted that he is unsure about the full extent of Henderson's injury, but expects his captain to miss this weekend's third-round clash at Anfield.
"I don't know [how long he will be out for] exactly. Hopefully it's not too serious, but the FA Cup will be difficult," he told reporters.
Henderson had previously started all 19 of Liverpool's Premier League games this season.
Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested an Omaha man on multiple charges following a traffic stop on Interstate 80.
Troopers stopped a 2001 Honda Accord for speeding near mile marker 336 on Interstate 80 just before 1:00 a.m. Saturday, December 9.
During the stop, troopers conducted a search of the vehicle, leading to the discovery of a firearm, 6.8 ounces of marijuana, 29.9 grams of cocaine, and 6.4 grams of methamphetamine. The driver of the vehicle was arrested on multiple charges.
Ronald V. Mitchell Jr., 28, of Omaha, was arrested for Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person, Possession of Cocaine, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Methamphetamine, and Driving Under Suspension.
Mitchell was lodged in Hamilton County Jail.
An idea that has been floating around the edges of your mind will break through to the center over the next 48 hours and you will realize just how brilliant it is. Don’t keep it to yourself – this is the kind of idea that demands to be shared.
Tucked away in Socal wine country, otherwise known as Temecula, is the town of Fallbrook. Every year they have a local car show on the golf course that draws a wide variety of cars from many decades and regions of the world. Domestic muscle cars, pre-war hot rods, classic European sedans and sports cars, horseless carriages, and little bit of Japan in rare, untouched form can be found.
Gone is the era of extensive artistic endeavor from everyday vehicles. Body lines, wheels, glass, radio knobs, everything on vintage cars was ornate and thoughtfully designed. Hood ornaments and badges were a calling card of sorts that gave the car identity in a sea of metal. Here’s a collection of the finer details from the show.
Makkal Needhi Maiam chief Kamal Haasan during the mock gram sabha meeting held at his office in Alwarpet in the city on Tuesday | ashwin prasath
CHENNAI: To highlight the non-functioning of gram panchayats across the State, Makkal Needhi Maiam founder Kamal Haasan organised a mock Gram Sabha at his party office on Tuesday, to mark the 25th anniversary of the constitutional status received by village bodies.The Constitution (73rd Amendment) Act came into effect on April 24, 1993 to decentralise political power at the grassroots level and lead to the institutionalisation of panchayati raj.
Kamal Haasan, who also participated in the programme said village panchayats were once springs of water for the locals. “Now they have turned into sewage and it is time to dig it up and ensure spring water flows again,” he said, emphasising the role gram panchayats had in curbing corruption at the grassroots level.
MOSCOW, July 4 (Reuters) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday that Moscow and Washington had agreed that he would meet U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo after President Vladimir Putin holds a summit with U.S. President Donald Trump on July 16.
Lavrov said his meeting with Pompeo would have to take place after the summit in Helsinki and not before because of his U.S. counterpart's tight schedule.
Lavrov, who was speaking at a news conference with his Jordanian counterpart, also said that Moscow hoped the Putin-Trump summit would serve as a platform for what he called a frank conversation about all the issues that trouble U.S.-Russia relations. (Reporting by Maria Kiselyova and Denis Pinchuk Editing by Andrew Osborn)
Hungry For Truth Helps Farmers Set Goals for 2017
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Beautiful play by Jrue to crossover his man and find Dante in the corner for the 3. Pels lead 90-83 at the end of the 3rd.
AD 27 points, Moore 26. Pels scored 36 points in the 3rd
U.S. stocks dipped Wednesday as investors worried about weak retail sales and sank. The Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the third time in six months. On Wednesday: The Standard & Poor's 500 index fell 2.43 points, or 0.1 percent, to 2,437.92. The Dow Jones industrial average gained 46.09 points, or 0. ABCnews 11:26:00 PM CEST
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Prosecutors agreed to drop one of two felony criminal cases against Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens after the governor's attorneys said he would resign if the allegations were dismissed, a spokeswoman for St. Louis' top prosecutor said Wednesday.
A Sunwing pilot was arrested Saturday after being found intoxicated in a plane he was about to maneuver out of Calgary airport in western Canada.
The 37-year-old man was found drunk shortly after 7:00 am (1200 GMT) in the cockpit of the plane he was supposed to pilot to Cancun, Mexico.
Before the flight was schedule to take off, the crew and other airline staff noticed the pilot’s behaving strangely before he fainted in the cockpit. They then alerted the authorities.
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On May 17th, 2018, the Lansing Police Department was dispatched to a business on the 2700 block of South Cedar Street for a fraud complaint. The subject pictured entered the business and used five counterfeit $100 bills to purchase a gift card and a drink. The subject is described as a black male, less than 6 feet tall, with crooked teeth, wearing a blue denim jacket, dark colored pants, and white shoes with red trim.
Wanted for a felony offense:
William Kyree Walker is a black male who stands at 5'10 and weighs roughly 210 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. He has a felony warrant for fraud out of the city of Lansing, Michigan.
If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact Crime Stoppers at (517) 483-STOP.
The Philippines is tilting away from its traditional ally the United States towards China in a bid to "normalize" relations following a longstanding territorial dispute, the country's incoming ambassador to Beijing said Monday.
Manila has been one of Washington's most loyal allies in Asia, but Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has threatened to end the decades-long alliance after the U.S. criticized his bloody war on drugs that has killed over 5,000 people since he took office in June.
His fiery rhetoric against the U.S. has been followed by overtures to China as he has sought to assuage Beijing's concerns over Manila's competing claims to the South China Sea.
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April 28 Barnes Group Inc
* Barnes group inc. Reports first quarter 2017 financial results
* Q1 adjusted earnings per share $0.71
* Q1 earnings per share $0.70
* Q1 sales rose 19 percent to $342 million
* Sees fy 2017 sales up 8 to 9 percent
* Barnes group inc - sees fy organic sales growth of 5% to 6%
* Barnes group inc - sees 2017 adjusted net income of $2.68 to $2.78 per diluted share
* Barnes group inc - qtrly organic sales increased by 11%
* Barnes group inc - aerospace backlog was $687 million at end of q1 of 2017, up 16% year-over-year
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.60, revenue view $314.8 million -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Fy2017 earnings per share view $2.71, revenue view $1.32 billion -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Windsor residents will once again be able to have their unwanted bulk furniture items collected and taken to the landfill for them for a small fee,.
The residential bulk furniture collection program was first introduced in 2017 and is now set to resume for the 2018 season with a lower fee of $10 per item.
Under the program, each of the city’s pickup zones will see two collection cycles for bulk items per month.
To book a pickup, call 311 and 311 staff will advise you of available dates. A credit card can be accepted over the phone, or cash and debit can be accepted at the city Customer Care Centres. All pickup appointments must be booked first by calling 311.
There is a maximum of two items per pickup.
Bryan Colangelo, Philadelphia 76ers GM, allegedly used Twitter accounts to attack his own team and players. Yahoo Finance's Seana Smith, Andy Serwer, Dan Roberts and David Pogue discuss.
Michelle Monaghan enjoys playing characters that are strong, a trait she says women already are. Growing up around her working-class family planted the seed of such roles of strength in Trucker and Fort Bliss. In Hulu's The Path, she plays the matriarch of a cultist movement, fighting for her beliefs alongside struggling husband played by Aaron Paul.
Today, she discusses her enjoyment in her character’s darker tendencies and her enjoyment working with female series creator Jessica Goldberg.
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PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — One person is dead after a crash in Prince George County early Monday morning.
The crash occurred on County Drive near Robin Road by the Prince George County golf course.
Police said the crash involved a pick-up truck and a waste water tractor-trailer.
BREAKING: one person killed in an accident involving a tractor-trailer in Prince George County on County Dr. near Robin Rd. More on @8NEWS. pic.twitter.com/cvKmWnE6Zi — Roxie Bustamante (@Roxie8News) January 2, 2017
Authorities are still investigating what caused the accident.
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At least three people were injured, including the suspected gunman, in a shooting on Wednesday at a United Parcel Service facility in San Francisco, local media reported.San Francisco police on Twitter confirmed a shooting had taken place and advised people to avoid the area.
The suspect was hospitalized in police custody, local media reported.
Victims were taken to the Priscilla Chan and Mark Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, spokesman Brent Andrew said. He said he could not say how many patients were taken to the hospital or give their conditions.
It was not immediately clear if anyone had died.The shooting occurred in the area of a United Parcel Service (UPS.N) facility, CBS San Francisco and other local media outlets reported, citing authorities. A San Francisco police representative could not immediately be reached for comment. (Reporting by Alex Dobuzinskis in Los Angeles; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama and Tom Brown)
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× Feds coming to Chicago next week to continue police department work, Emanuel says
CHICAGO — Representatives of the justice department will visit Chicago next week to look for ways to help police crack down on street violence.
They’ll also begin work on reforming the police department.
A federal report last month concluded, police officers were poorly trained, and they often use excessive force against minorities.
President Donald Trump has said he is ready to send in the feds, to help Chicago get a handle on its deadly violence.
Kaman Aerospace Group Inc. (Bloomfield, Conn.) and India-based Kineco Limited (Kineco) announced Kaman has increased its stake in the parties’ Indian manufacturing joint venture Kineco Kaman Composites India Pvt. Ltd. to 49%. The Goa-based joint venture manufactures advanced composite structures for aerospace, imaging/medical, and other industries for customers including BAE Systems, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited and Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre.
The joint venture employs more than 150 people at its composites manufacturing facility in Goa. The operation produces complex composite structures utilizing the latest carbon material and autoclave curing technology.
It was players versus coaches in a Pittsburgh Steelers arm wrestling showdown. Defensive lineman Cam Heyward took on linebackers coach Joey Porter Over the Top style and you might be surprised at the outcome. Luckily, defensive lineman Stephon Tuitt was there to capture it all on video.
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Porter got the best of Heyward but in fairness to Heyward, it certainly looked like Porter had done a bit more arm wrestling in his day.
Porter spent eight seasons with the Steelers as a linebacker and was always known as one of the most intense competitors on the field. It would appear that six seasons removed from being a player hasn’t changed that at all.
Long-awaited search warrants in Prince's death were unsealed on Monday. A trove of information was revealed about opioids stashed around Paisley Park.
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5SOS Drummer Ashton Irwin Drops Almost $1M for Baller Condo
5SOS Drummer Ashton Irwin Drops Nearly $1 Million for West Hollywood Penthouse
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5 Seconds of Summer drummer Ashton Irwin is on a mission to be the prince of West Hollywood ... he just bought another crib there.
Ashton plunked down $949,500 for this sick penthouse that features picturesque views of the Hollywood Hills and city lights. The 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom pad is a top-floor unit and has its own private balcony.
The 1,250 square foot condo features high ceilings and bamboo flooring, and it's within walking distance to the famous Sunset Strip. Greg Moesser ﻿was the listing agent and Jonathan London ﻿repped Ashton.
Irwin's apparently got a burning hole in his pocket. He closed on a Hollywood Hills crib in 2016 ... dropping $1.7 mil for that one.
PROTESTORS who interrupted a university debate speech by Tory MP Jacob Rees-Mogg have been condemned by MPs from across the political spectrum.
A string of Labour MPs denounced a group who allegedly broke into the event at the University of the West of England (UWE) in Bristol and hurled insults at the Conservative.
Video footage posted to social media captured the scenes as Mr Rees-Mogg, who has been tipped as his party’s next leader, appeared to step in to separate rivals as onlookers call for them stop.
According to one witness the MP was ‘pushed and shoved’ as a tussle broke out and police are probing the incident.
Universities Minister Sam Gyimah branded the protesters’ behaviour ‘thuggish’, tweeting: ‘Free speech under the law is fundamental to our democracy. Well done @Jacob_Rees_Mogg for not being cowed into silence.’
Jo Swinson, deputy leader of the Liberal Democrats, said she was appalled by Mr Rees-Mogg’s treatment, tweeting: ‘Deeply worrying to see violent tactics by political opponents’
Each week, prep sports coordinator Colin Likas unveils his Teams of the Week. Topping this week's list ... Mahomet-Seymour wresting.
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The Chicago Red Stars swapped one of their international roster spots for another selection in the 2018 women's soccer draft, team officials announced Tuesday.
The Red Stars will send their 2017 international slot to Orlando in exchange for the Pride's second-round pick in the 2018 NWSL College Draft.
The trade gives the Red Stars eight picks in the four-round 2018 draft next January. The Red Stars now have two picks in both the first and third rounds, four in the second round, and one in the fourth round.
*THWACK* Kid Tries To Run Through What He Thinks Is The Exit Of A Glass Maze (It Was Not The Exit)
At some point everyone has to learn their lesson about not walking into panes of glass, and it looks he was able to laugh this one off.
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On Thursday, NASA astronaut Jack Fischer is scheduled to embark on his first voyage to the International Space Station. He's excited to be working on a variety of experiments, including ones dealing with plant growth and bone growth, but he's less than thrilled about the prospect of using the loo in microgravity.
In a NASA Q&A, Fischer reveals what he expects his greatest challenge will be. He says it's the toilet. "It's all about suction, it's really difficult, and I'm a bit terrified," Fischer says.
In case you think Fischer is exaggerating his toilet trepidation, here's NASA description of how the commode functions: "The toilet basically works like a vacuum cleaner with fans that suck air and waste into the commode." It also requires the use of leg restraints.
"Unlike most things, you just can't train for that on the ground," Fischer says, "so I approach my space-toilet activities with respect, preparation and a healthy dose of sheer terror."
The Brazil international has handed in a transfer request at Liverpool but the Reds are not willing to let him leave this summer.
Jurgen Klopp admits Coutinho’s future is out of his hands but Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group issued a statement last week insisting the 25-year-old is not for sale.
Barcelona have already had bids of £72million and £90m rejected but Coutinho’s recent transfer request is expected to lead to a third bid from the La Liga giants.
And Whelan, who won six league titles with Liverpool during the 1980’s, believes Liverpool shouldn’t let the transfer saga carry on much longer.
BUDAPEST, June 15 (Reuters) - Output in Hungary's construction sector rose 22.1 percent year on year in April, a slowdown after 33.3 percent rise in March February, the Central Statistics Office (KSH) said on Thursday.
In 2016, output was 18.8 percent lower than in 2015.
The KSH said the rise could be seen both in buildings, where the construction of industrial and storage facilities was the main driver, and in other construction. Road and rail construction continued to expand compared with a low base.
The volume of new orders rose by 30.6 percent in April from the same time last year while the total volume of orders at the end of the month was 92.4 percent higher than the low base registered a year earlier. (Reporting by Sandor Peto Editing by Jeremy Gaunt.)
Catherine F. Goodale of Aquebogue died Feb. 14 at her residence. She was 63.
The family will receive visitors Thursday, Feb. 16, from 3 to 7 p.m. at McLaughlin Heppner at Funeral Home in Riverhead. A funeral service 9:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 17, at St. John the Evangelist R.C. Church in Riverhead. Interment will follow at the church cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to the McGann-Mercy High School athletic department.
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ALBANY, N.Y. — David Nichols scored 12 points and made two free throws in the final seconds to seal Albany’s 74-69 win over Siena in the Albany Cup on Saturday night.
Siena’s Ahsante Shivers banged in two straight 3-pointers to send the Saints ahead 65-63 with 4:14 left. It was Siena’s first lead since the early minutes of the game.
Travis Charles, who finished with 19 points for Albany, answered with a jumper to tie it. He followed with another jumper to give Albany a 69-67 advantage with 2:31 left. The Great Danes made five free throws down the stretch to hold off Siena.
The Saints scored just four points in the final 4:00.
Joe Cremo made 8 of 10 from the line and finished with 16 points for Albany (10-1), which is off to its best start since the 1993-94 team began the year 18-1.
Roman Penn had 15 points and Shivers added 13 for Siena (2-7).
Labor senator Murray Watt has forced a Senate estimates hearing to briefly adjourn as he tried to quiz federal minister Michaelia Cash about her court order to give evidence over police raids on the Australian Workers Union.
Senator Watt was repeatedly deemed out of order by chair of the Senate economics committee, Liberal senator Jane Hume, who said the AWU matter had nothing to do with the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science, under scrutiny at the time.
"Senator Watt is entitled to come here and pull a stunt and that is absolutely fine and as for Senator Watt he does tend to make statements that have no factual basis," Senator Cash interjected.
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Cell phones and cash was stolen in an armed robbery from a Metro PCS store in the Serra Mesa neighborhood of San Diego Tuesday, the San Diego Police Department confirmed.
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Rough Cut: Aidan Campbell's "Album" Part Every major full-length usually has that one guy who is the surprise brain-melter of the project. Aidan fits that role in ALBUM. He has lots of sick surprises and, of course, his ender involves one of the gnarliest spots ever skated.
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Red Bluff Rotary gave out 15 scholarships to local high school students this year in the amount of $1,000 each and congratulated all recipients for their hard work and dedication.
Gena and Dale Penne gave out the Gene Penne Memorial Scholarships to Red Bluff High School Student Daniel Crispino
Also honored were Mercy’s Emilia Gray, Salisbury’s Haylee Henick, Los Molinos’ Skyla Ball and Red Bluff’s Rebeca Frey, Joelle Alexander, Nolan Stacey, Skylar Glines, Dylan Holley, Cleo DuFrain, Tye Clement, Tanner Tweedt, Ashtin Lopeman, Anthony Poni and Brayden Hutchens.
The scholarship committee included Jack Fennel, Bill Cornelius, Tom Amundson and Larry Jantzen.
At a recent meeting, members met three students chosen to attend Camp James Royal​ this year, Zan Dotson, Juan Salazar and Spencer Flynn.
Aledo head football coach Steve Wood offers words of encouragement while putting the Bearcats through wind sprints this morning at Bearcat Stadium following the first practice of the 2017 season.
The Bearcats began practice at 7:10 a.m. this morning and concluded on-field work at about 10 a.m. with sprints before breaking off in stations of players lifting weights and attending position meetings.
The Bearcats will be back on the field at 7:10 a.m. Tuesday. However, due to teacher in service at AHS, the Bearcats’ practice schedule will be altered on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. The Bearcats will practice from 5 a.m.-8 a.m. on those days.
The Bearcats will conclude the first week of practice with an intrasquad scrimmage on Saturday at Bearcat Stadium. The freshman scrimmage will begin at 8 a.m. followed by the junior varsity. The varsity scrimmage will start at approximately 10 a.m.
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BERLIN — Bavaria’s conservative government is ordering Christian crosses to be placed at the entrance of all state administrative buildings.
The regional government says the crosses shouldn’t be seen as religious symbols, but are meant to reflect the southern German state’s “cultural identity and Christian-western influence.”
German news agency dpa reported that Tuesday’s decree won’t affect municipal and federal government buildings in Bavaria.
Crosses are already compulsory in public schools and courtrooms in predominantly Catholic Bavaria.
The governing Christian Social Union — the Bavaria-only wing of Chancellor Angela Merkel’s party — is hoping to avoid losing its state majority to Alternative for Germany, a party on the right whose anti-Muslim campaigns have struck a chord with some German voters.
The Administration and Finance Committee of Huntington City Council on Tuesday will review the results of the annual state audit . The complete 2016 fiscal year audit can be viewed here: As in prior years, the auditor has found a "significant deficiency" that is not a "material weakness" concerning segregation of duties.
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At least 12 cows got loose after a cattle truck flipped over, causing accidents and blocking an interstate. Colette Luke reports.
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There are on the National Public Radio story from 14 hrs ago, titled After Coming Out As Gay, A Russian Violinist's New Reality. In it, National Public Radio reports that:
A 23-year-old, Russian-born violinist named Artem Kolesov is capturing international attention after posting a YouTube video in which he comes out as gay. The son of two Pentecostal pastors in a small town an hour away from Moscow, Kolesov says that he has struggled for most of his life to reconcile his sexual orientation with his Christian beliefs and his family's views.
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Edmontonians woke up Saturday to another blast of winter weather as a fresh layer of snow blanketed the city overnight.
Environment Canada says periods of snow will continue throughout the morning before clearing around noon. However, there’s little reprieve as temperatures are expected to hover around the -18 C mark with winds gusting from 20 km/h to 40 km/h contributing to a -30 wind chill.
Winds are expected to continue overnight as the temperature dips to -24 C with a -32 wind chill.
Other areas in Alberta are feeling the brunt of Old Man Winter, as well.
Environment Canada has issued extreme cold warnings in the north — including Fort McMurray, Grande Prairie, High Level, Peace River and Fort Chipewyan — and snowfall warnings along the western border for Banff National park, Jasper National Park and Canmore.
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Verstappen feels better after Malaysia illness
Oct.6 - Max Verstappen says he is feeling better after his illness in Malaysia.
The Dutchman admitted only after winning at Sepang that he struggled physically throughout the weekend.
"I was not feeling well at the start of the race," said the Red Bull driver. "Then it got worse and worse."
Verstappen, 20, duly sprayed his champagne on the podium but admits he didn't celebrate at all after that.
"I also took it a bit easy in the next few days. Now I feel good again," he said at Suzuka.
Verstappen admitted he is now looking ahead to 2018, and a potential title challenge if Red Bull can come into the season with a strong car straight away.
"We will not go into another season so much behind," he said confidently.
"Adrian Newey is now taking full care of formula one again, so from the point of view of next year, everything should be in order."
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WATERLOO, Iowa (AP) — Authorities have released the names of a woman and boy killed in a Waterloo house fire.
Fire officials say 32-year-old Ashley Smith and her son, 9-year-old Jaykwon Sallis, died Sunday. Firefighters found their bodies on the second floor of the home.
Three other people escaped. They’ve been identified as 36-year-old Willie Phillips, 31-year-old Teryn Netz and 12-year-old Aubrianna Smith.
The fire cause is being investigated.
Boston Marathon runners may have gotten some extra motivation from the New England Patriots on Monday.
During the marathon, one fan, presumably also a Patriots fan, stood on the side of the road holding a sign showing the score of Super Bowl 51, when the Atlanta Falcons led the Patriots 28-3.
Of course, the Patriots then promptly went on a historic comeback, scoring 31 unanswered points to win the game 34-28.
The message — don't give up! Nothing like providing some well-meaning support to runners while also trolling Atlanta.
When Michael Beasley signed with the Knicks over the summer, he made headlines by saying that he’s on the same level as Kevin Durant and LeBron James when it comes to talent, and for his theories on the human brain.
During last night’s home game against the Hawks, Super Cool Beas made waves once again when he fouled out of the contest after playing just ten minutes and scoring one point.
The Garden faithful gave Beas a standing ovation on the way out. Somewhat surprisingly, Beasley did not set the record for quickest foul out. In December of 1997, Dallas Mavs forward Bubba Wells fouled out of a game in 3 minutes.
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Rescuers from the Kansas City, KS Fire Department searched the Kansas River near the Turner Diagonal after a boat was found capsized.
The water rescue call initially came out around 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
After searching for about an hour, it was called off and no one was found.
In a Facebook post from the Wyandotte County Sheriff's Office, officials said the fire rescue crews performed "double searchers" along shorelines and the river.
Deputies ran boat numbers and found no records.
It was towed out.
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FARMINGTON - The annual meeting of the Bonney Woods Corporation will take place on June 4 at 6 p.m. at Old North Church.
The Bonney Woods Corporation is a non-profit organization that manages a 190 acre, multi-use trail network 0.5 miles from Farmington's downtown and national historic district. These include trails in Bonney Woods, Flint Woods, Horn Woods, Village Woods, and Willow Springs.
The Bonney Woods Corporation is Maine's oldest non-profit. Formed in 1909, it was Maine's first land conservation organization. The mission is to provide public parks for recreation for the people of Franklin County and its visitors. We maintain a network of recreational trails just steps from Farmington Maine's historic downtown.
While the public is invited to attend the meeting, only board members can make a motion and vote on them. We are always open to suggestions or comments. Please email us at powderhousehillstrails@gmail.com.
Star Wars: The Last Jedi had its first premiere in LA on Saturday, and it was definitely a star-studded affair. Lupita Nyong’o turned heads in an emerald green dress fit for a real-life princess, while Billie Lourd, whose late mom, Carrie Fisher, reprises her role as Leia in the film, stunned in a sleeveless metallic ensemble. The men on the carpet also cleaned up nicely with stars like John Boyega, Adam Driver, and Domhnall Gleeson donning perfectly tailored suits before they were joined by R2-D2 and C-3PO. (Yes, really!) While the film doesn’t hit theaters until Dec. 15, these stunning photos from the LA movie premiere — and those EPIC trailers — will hold us over until then.
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The 24-year-old has struggled to fit in at the Nou Camp after moving from Valencia for £29m two years ago.
And now Unai Emery will attempt to rekindle his La Liga relationships to land the star, according to The Independent.
But the Gunner’s transfer budget is limited and they will need to shift some players if they wish to pursue the move.
Video footage shows the moment one fan reacted to the news.
STOCKTON — A mother has been arrested on child abuse charges after her toddler died after suffering from head trauma, police said.
St. Joseph’s Hospital called the Stockton Police Department Aug. 6 after a 20-month-old boy was brought in with obvious signs of trauma. He was also in cardiac arrest.
Medical staff performed life-saving measures and the child was transferred to Oakland Children’s Hospital, but he was later pronounced dead.
Stockton detectives met with the toddler’s mother, 24-year-old Mavis Allen, and she was booked into jail on a child neglect charge.
An autopsy confirmed the trauma to the toddler’s head was most likely not caused by an accident. An investigation found that the child abuse allegedly happened in a motel room on Martin Luther King Boulevard in Stockton.
On Aug. 11, the San Joaquin County District Attorney’s Office refiled charges against Allen. The charges include child abuse resulting in death with an additional enhancement charge.
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The Heartland Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences announced that the Oklahoma Educational Television Authority has been nominated for Emmy Awards in three categories.
BERLIN — A group of city counsellors in Munich say they want the southern German city's main train station to have a landing pad for flying taxis.
Five city council members from the Christian Social Union party submitted a motion Wednesday calling on rail company Deutsche Bahn to consider the space needed for flying taxis in its plans for a future redesign of the station.
In their motion, they write that "it is to be expected that within a few years technology will have advanced so far that flying taxis can be used to transport people."
The party, which has a majority across Bavaria but is in opposition in the state capital's assembly, has recently been championing the idea of flying taxis as a future means of travel.
"Rue21" is will shut down in Cedar Falls and at the Tanger Outlets near Williamsburg. They are among 400 that will shut their doors.
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Home Alone is one of the best Christmas movies of all time. For some it’s a family tradition to watch it every single year. Sadly though, it just doesn’t hold up.
What if “Home Alone” happened in 2017? Well, it wouldn’t. Why? Because technology. Between text messages, cellphone alarm clocks, pizza delivery apps, and mobile boarding passes, Kevin would never get left behind.
Is anyone else Christmas world shattered?
March 20 (Reuters) - Bnk Petroleum Inc:
* ANNOUNCES ANNUAL 2017 FINANCIAL RESULTS
* ‍REVENUE, NET OF ROYALTIES WAS $5.0 MILLION FOR Q4 OF 2017​
* QTRLY LOSS PER SHARE $0.01​
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NEWVILLE, Pa. (WHTM) – Two people are awaiting a preliminary hearing next week in Cumberland County in a child sexual abuse case.
Joseph Barrick, 30, and Tracy Miller, 36, both of Newville, were arrested on Sept. 27 by the Newville Borough Police Department.
Police investigated the two for over a year after they were accused of assaulting and abusing children as long as three years ago.
Barrick is charged with aggravated indecent assault of a child less than 13 years old and corruption of minors. He is also charged with criminal solicitation related to rape of a child and criminal solicitation related to involuntary deviate sexual intercourse with a child.
Miller is also facing the same charges, as well as involuntary deviate sexual intercourse with a child.
Both suspects are in Cumberland County Prison and are scheduled to have a preliminary hearing on Thursday.
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Kansas Jayhawks freshman Josh Jackson announced Monday he has signed with an agent and will enter the NBA Draft, according to a statement received by The Associated Press.
Jackson, 6 feet 8, averaged 16.3 points and 7.4 rebounds per game and made the all-Big 12 first team and was chosen Big 12 newcomer of the year. He signed with former NBA player B.J. Armstrong of Wasserman Media Group.
In the statement, Jackson said after “consulting with my family, I have decided to enter the 2017 NBA Draft and pursue my dream of playing professional basketball.”
He added that he was thankful for “all of the support I have received from my coaches and teammates at Kansas.”
Doolittle allowed two hits in a scoreless ninth inning Wednesday to pick up his 13th save of the season in a 2-0 win over the Orioles.
The left-hander gave up as many hits in his first nine pitches as Max Scherzer did in his eight innings, but Doolittle quickly settled down after picking off Craig Gentry trying to steal third base for his first out. The Nats closer now has a 1.78 ERA and minuscule 0.63 WHIP through 24 appearances and 25.1 innings.
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In case you missed it, The God MC had some words on the current state of Hip Hop.
To put it short: He’s not a fan. The original God MC tweeted:
You are now witnessing the devolution of rap music,” Rakim said. “The death of poetry and smoothness, they use this. The absence of a message. The inability to create meaningful change through words and verses, but the worse is, they don’t even know they hurt this artful purpose, it’s tragic.
Here are the links to Rakim’s previous tweet, which have since been taken down:
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He ain’t no joke.
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Kemp (hamstring) was able to take part in fielding, hitting and running drills Monday, MLB.com's Mark Bowman reports.
Kemp reported no issues during any of the activities, further validating the Braves' optimism that he'll be able to come off the disabled list when first eligible Wednesday. Once he's activated, Kemp should immediately take over as the Braves' everyday left fielder. The team has been getting by with a platoon of Jace Peterson and Chase d'Arnaud at the position during Kemp's absence.
VISAKHAPATNAM: Anthrax made a comeback in the interior tribal areas of Visakhapatnam district and for the first time cases were reported from GK Veedhi mandal. Seven suspected cutaneous cases were reported from Madem village and Damanapalli panchayat in GK Veedhi on Tuesday.
The persons from the interior tribal hamlet were first admitted to Chintapalli area hospital and later shifted to King George Hospital.According to Kalyan Prasad, the medical officer of the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP) from the district medical and health office, the people had slaughtered and skinned three dead cows recently and consumed the meat. We suspect more cases in the village.”
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HAYTI HEIGHTS, Mo. (AP) _ Authorities say two people have died in a structure fire in southeastern Missouri.
The Sikeston Standard Democrat reports that the fire broke out early Saturday in a building in Hayti Heights.
Pemiscot County Sheriff Tommy Greenwell says someone called 911 to report a structure fire at 4:10 a.m. Saturday. Arriving firefighters and deputies were told two people had died in the fire.
Officials say that upon putting out the flames, firefighters found the body of an adult and a child near the front door. Officials say two 16-year-olds escaped the fire with minor injuries. The names of the victims were not released Saturday morning.
Officials say a preliminary investigation indicates no foul play but an investigation into what caused the fire continues.
Although the Pittsburgh Penguins won the Cup just three days ago, fans around the league are already looking ahead to the NHL Expansion Draft and worrying about which player they will lose. We have one week until the Golden Knights team will be revealed , and until then, there will be non-stop talk amongst Senators fans.
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Baku. 5 January. REPORT.AZ/ Price of diesel fuel is expected to rise by 7-9 kuruş in Turkey tomorrow.
Report informs citing the Turkish media.
After the growth, average price of 1 liter of diesel fuel in Istanbul will be 5.13 TRY (2.33 AZN).
The price of 1 liter of gasoline is 5.57 TRY (2.53 AZN).
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Derrick Grace II seems way older than he is, but the forward-thinking guy is only 28. Barcroft decided to holler at the Floridian about his kids being homeschooled and taught how to fire heavy weaponry.
We reported on Derrick back in 2016…. Say we aren’t ahead of the curve, I dare you!
As deliberations in Bill Cosby's sexual assault trial continue into a fourth day, nerves are frayed, patience is shot and no one is certain when it will all end. As deliberations in Bill Cosby's sexual assault trial continue into a fourth day, nerves are frayed, patience is shot and no one is certain when it will all end.
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Researchers say the world's last male northern white rhino, Sudan, has died after "age-related complications."
A statement from the Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Kenya says the 45-year-old rhino was euthanized on Monday after his condition "worsened significantly" and he was no longer able to stand.
The rhino had been part of an ambitious effort to save the subspecies from extinction with the help of the two surviving females.
"He was a great ambassador for his species and will be remembered for the work he did to raise awareness globally of the plight facing not only rhinos, but also the many thousands of other species facing extinction as a result of unsustainable human activity," said the conservancy's CEO, Richard Vigne.
Sudan was something of a celebrity, attracting thousands of visitors.
The mayor of Grand Falls-Windsor is warning the downturn in the provincial economy will affect the town’s budget. NTV’s Colleen Lewis reports.
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Palo Alto's plan to encourage more accessory-dwelling units will meet its first test tonight, when the City Council's ordinance relaxing rules for the structures is set for a formal approval. The council plans to vote on series of code revisions that members voted on last month , in some cases after a 5-4 split.
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Ashwani Gujral of ashwanigujral.com told CNBC-TV18, "Whenever there are rate cuts, generally that is good for financials. Given that they have all corrected quite a bit and in a capital starved economy, financials will generally do well so, that way these stocks have corrected. They remain strong uptrend, they may not move like earlier, but definitely they could get back closer to fresh all times highs. So, this rally staying past 8,200 will mean a lot of sectors move up. So, I would buy NBFCs today."At 10:45 hrs LIC Housing Finance was quoting at Rs 530.00, down Rs 26.00, or 4.68 percent. It has touched an intraday high of Rs 562.90 and an intraday low of Rs 527.20.
AvidA today congratulates its customers recognized for their craft as winners and nominees at the British Academy Film Awards 2017, hosted by the British Academy of Film & Television Arts in London on Sunday, February 12. The film industry's most respected creative professionals relied on Avid's comprehensive tools, powered by the MediaCentralA Platform , the industry's most open, tightly integrated and efficient platform designed for media, to craft award-winning films, including every nominee for Best Film: winner La La Land, and Arrival, I, Daniel Blake, Manchester By The Sea, and Moonlight.
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WATCH: Toby Tarrant Cycles Naked Around Leicester Square
It's the moment you've all been waiting for when Toby Tarrant lived up to his end of the bargain live on The Chris Moyles Show.
Toby Tarrant is officially a LEGEND!
Why? Because not only did he complete the London Marathon on Sunday, but he also raised a huge amount of money for Global's Make Some Noise charity.
If that wasn't enough, this week he promised he'd cycle around Leicester Square totally naked if he received over £30,000 in donations.
After you guys came through massively and helped him reach his crazy target, he only went through with it didn't he?
Watch our video above and see him in all his glory here!
Good on you Toby.
Grafton Couple Awarded for Turning in Suspicious Driver
Troopers found the driver was under the influence of drugs and arrested her
GRAFTON, ND — A Grafton couple has been awarded for tipping off authorities about an impaired driver who had kids in the vehicle.
Scott and Valerie Dalbey were presented with the Colonel’s Award for Excellence by the North Dakota Highway Patrol.
The Dalbeys came across a suspicious driver on I-29 on a cold day in March and called 911.
Troopers found the driver was under the influence of drugs and arrested her.
Three children, all under seven years old, were turned over to social services.
The patrol says thanks to the intervention, a potential tragedy was avoided.
ANN ARBOR, Mich. - Here is the 2018 schedule for the annual Ann Arbor Jaycees 4th of July Parade:
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. WHERE: Downtown Ann Arbor -- Main Street And Liberty
The parade starts on State Street at William, proceeds north on State to Liberty, heads west on Liberty to Main, south on Main Street to William Street, and east on William to end at Thompson. Children are invited to participate in a bike decorating contest.
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External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has sought a report from India's consul general in Chicago about an attack on a 30-year old Indian national in the US city.
Mohammad Akbar was seriously injured after he was shot in his right cheek by an unidentified assailant, according to media reports.
"I have asked for a report from our Consul General in Chicago," Swaraj tweeted.
Mohammad Akbar was seriously wounded in the shooting on December 6 in the Albany Park neighbourhood in Chicago, according to reports and information provided by his family.
He was shot in the cheek and taken in serious condition to Illinois Masonic Medical Center, police in Chicago said.
Akbar, who hails from Hyderabad, is studying for his postgraduate degree in computer systems networking and telecommunications at DeVry University in the US city, his family said.
In another tweet, Swaraj said she had sought details from the Uttar Pradesh government on reports that a number of foreign tourists were beaten up in Mirzapur.
An East Texas church is going the extra mile to help those in need this Super Bowl Sunday.
As a part of Souper Bowl of Caring the First Presbyterian Church in Tyler has been collecting canned goods since the beginning of January.
A competition among Sunday School Classes has led to the collection of over 7,000 cans.
“This is a very tangible way for them to help and to see what their hard work promoting and pushing this can do,” says Neil McKown, the youth minister at First Presbyterian. “Just by putting their minds to it, by asking by talking to people and by sharing that there are real issues in our community.”
The cans will be picked up by PATH, People Attempting To Help, on Sunday.
First Presbyterian has collected enough cans to stock the food pantry for one week and feed 440 families.
For more information about the Souper Bowl of Caring or to make a donation head to their website.
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Come hang out with the Easter bunny (available 10:30-1:30), and join the Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens for a morning of craft activities for kids and an egg hunt at noon!
You can also enjoy a delicious Easter Brunch with Zilli Hospitality Group (brunch not included in FBBG event). For pricing or reservations, call 414-409-3959 or visit ZHG’s website at www.boernerrestaurant.com.
Price: Family event activities are FREE & open to the public; Sunday brunch is available from Zilli Hospitality for regular price.
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A church in western South Dakota is hosting security training this weekend as a result of the mass shooting at a Texas church earlier this month.
The training will be held at the church in Box Elder where participants will learn how to identify suspicious individuals and secure a facility should someone open fire.
Local police, who are helping organize the event, say interest in such training has increased dramatically after the shooting at a small church in Texas killing 25 people.
Source: Associated Press
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Related Stories Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has conceded the Premier League title is destined for Manchester City this season.
United, who face Huddersfield at Old Trafford on Saturday, are 15 points behind Pep Guardiola’s side following the 2-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley on Wednesday.
Mourinho told a news conference on Friday: “We need points to be the first of the last.
“We have to try to finish second, we are in this position all season, we were first for a few weeks and then we were always second.
“The fight is open for second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth but is practically closed for the first.”
Debris found on the beach near Pacifica. (U.S. Coast Guard)
PACIFICA (CBS SF) — The U.S. Coast Guard Wednesday evening was searching for a possible shipwreck off the coast of Pacifica after finding debris including clothes, life jackets and pieces of a wooden boat in the water.
As of 4:58 p.m., there weren’t any reports of overdue vessels or accidents but Coast Guard officials are circulating a picture showing a piece of a boat in the sand and asking the public if anybody recognizes it or knows who the boat might belong to.
Anyone with information about the boat is asked to call Coast Guard Sector San Francisco at (510) 399-3547.
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Gold was slightly higher in early trade on Tuesday … Newly launched bitcoin futures on Monday suggested that traders expect the cryptocurrency’s blistering price gains to slow in the coming months, even as it blasted above $17,000 to a fresh record …
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ORANGEBURG, SC (WCBD)- A Branchville man was arrested on drug-related charges during a search for stolen property.
Authorities arrested 33-year-old Shamir Koger after searching his backpack and finding more than two and a half pounds of high-grade marijuana, several grams of cocaine, and a 9 mm handgun.
The marijuana alone is estimated to be worth $12,000.
Koger has been charged with possession of a controlled substance, possession with intent to distribute cocaine, and possession with the intent to distribute a controlled substance.
Koger faced a judge in bond court and was granted a $30,000 bond.
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This photo taken on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017, shows an open session of the Iranian parliament in Tehran, Iran. Iran's parliament voted overwhelmingly Sunday to increase spending on its ballistic missile program and the foreign operations of its paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, chanting "Death to America" in a direct challenge to Washington's newest sanctions on the Islamic Republic. Vahid Salemi AP Photo
A pensioner is to appear in court for selling land under false pretense.
Fraud Squad officers arrested the 65-year-old Princess Town resident last Friday.
According to reports the incident occurred on December 10th, 2012.
It is alleged the accused sold the land to the victim for $120,000.
However, the victim later found out the man had already sold the land to someone else.
A police report was made and he was subsequently arrested.
The man was expected to appear before a San Fernando Magistrate to answer to the charge yesterday.
As the Dodgers finish off their four-game wraparound series against the Diamondbacks on Monday night, I think about a previous trip to Dodger Stadium about a decade earlier. At a Dodger Thoughts night before a game, then assistant general manager Kim Ng spoke to a group of us, and one thing specifically that she said stood out to me.
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Huron County District Court listings
Cases disposed for the week of May 22-29:
• Matthew Todd Brinkman, 41, of Pentwater, breaking and entering — illegal entry, five days community service, $300 in fines and costs; driving while license suspended, $420 in fines and costs; domestic violence, $425 in fines and costs.
• Chrysta Sue Kessler, 18, of Ubly, no operator's license, $315 in fines and costs.
• Edward Lamont Morris, 28, of Saginaw, driving while license suspended-second offense, six months probation, $475 in fines and costs.
• Lucas Jacob Stilson, 40, of Filion, drunk and disorderly, one day in jail, two days community service, $625 in fines and costs; careless, $210 in fines and costs.
• Robert Lawrence White, 35, of Port Austin, operating while intoxicated-first offense, 30 days in jail, $1,150 in fines and costs.
• Larry Fay Woodworth, 76, of Lapeer, fishing violation, $275 in fines and costs.
Hemet’s Diamond Valley Arts Council has received a $1,350 Local Impact Grant from the California Arts Council. The money will be used to support the upcoming Art for Youth Competition.
The grant program supports small arts organizations in an effort to extend the reach of the arts to underserved populations. Diamond Valley is one of 30 organizations to receive the grant out of 203 applicants.
The Art for Youth Competition is open to all high school and college-age youth in the region. It offers cash prizes for top entries in three categories — digital, 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional.
New to the competition this year is a framing and matting assistance program, which will cover the costs associated with assuring that the art is suitable for gallery exhibition.
Entry information is available at thedvac.org.
An appeal has been made to trace the movements of a black Ford transit van after the driver was assaulted and the vehicle taken.
North Yorkshire Police said the victim, a 26-year-old Selby, man was driving from York towards Selby when he was attacked in a layby on the A19 between Riccall and Barlby.
Anyone who saw the van is asked to contact the police
He suffered minor injuries in the assault, which happened at around 10pm on Wednesday, January 31.
The van, which has two white stripes on the bonnet and grey bumpers, was later seen on the A1 in West Yorkshire the early hours of February 1. It was in the Pontefract area at around 2.20am, and near to Monk Fryston shortly before 3.30am.
The vehicle was then found at around 9am on Thursday, February 1, in Barlow, near Selby, police said.
Anybody who saw the van following the assault is asked to call the York Serious Crime Team on 01609 643279 or 101 with the reference 12180018379.
PARIS (AP) — French authorities called for calm in France's western city of Nantes, where violent clashes between protesters and police broke out overnight after an officer shot dead a 22-year-old driver who was trying to avoid a police checkpoint.
Interior ministry Gerard Collomb strongly condemned the violence in a written statement Wednesday.
French authorities said prosecutors have opened a judicial investigation. Police also opened an internal probe looking at the officer's actions and his decision to use a firearm.
Protesters in Nantes clashed with police, throwing Molotov cocktails and burning cars and rubbish bins
Protesters also set fire to shops and buildings in three poor neighborhoods across the city.
The clashes ended early Wednesday morning.
SEOUL: South Korea will downgrade its bird flu alert level by one notch from the highest level starting from Wednesday as no new cases have been reported for about two weeks, the country's agriculture ministry said on Tuesday.
South Korea has been grappling with its worst-ever bird flu epidemic since the first case was confirmed in November, prompting the country to cull over 37 million farm birds, or more than a fifth of its total poultry population.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural affairs said in a statement that bird flu is likely to abate, with no new cases found since April 4.
The ministry said it will keep disinfecting farms and stay vigilant until the country becomes bird flu-free.
(Reporting By Jane Chung; Editing by Christian Schmollinger)
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Kolkata: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee said on Tuesday that the Congress was wrong in giving an impeachment notice against Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra. The Trinamool Congress did not support the impeachment move, she said.
"The Congress was wrong to give impeachment notice against the CJI. The Congress wanted us to support it. But we did not," she told News18 Bangla channel.
"I told Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi not to go for impeachment," Banerjee said, adding that her party did not want to interfere in the judiciary.
Vice-President and Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu on Monday rejected the notice by seven Opposition parties, led by the Congress, to impeach the Chief Justice of India on five grounds of "misbehaviour", saying the allegations were neither "tenable nor admissible".
Naidu's order, which came within two days of the notice being submitted to him, was slammed as "hasty, illegal and ill-informed" by the Congress.
× Prosecutor: Home Invader Pleads Guilty To Slaying Man With Axe Handle
VAN BUREN (KFSM) — An inmate has pleaded guilty to slaying a man with an axe handle, according to the Crawford County Prosecutor’s Office.
Randall Jordan, 36, of Van Buren pleaded guilty to first-degree murder shortly before 2 p.m. Monday (Dec. 11). A jury trial for Jordan was set to begin tomorrow (Dec. 11), according to the Prosecutor’s Office.
Jordan was sentenced to life in prison.
Police said Jordan invaded a home June 10, 2016, and bludgeoned Larry Jones, 59, in the head with an axe handle while Jones slept. A family member held Jordan at gunpoint until police arrived at the scene.
Jones was taken to a hospital where he died not long after. Investigators said the two knew each other and Jordan had previously stayed at the home.
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If you’re ready to make the leap to 4K (and if your computer can handle it), Amazon’s blowing out refurbished 28" Samsung monitors for just $230, today only. It’s not an IPS panel, unfortunately, but that’s still one of the best prices we’ve ever seen on a 60Hz 4K display.
Sara Beth York is charged with aggravated assault-domestic violence, a Class C felony carrying a maximum penalty of five years in prison and a $10,000 fine. According to a probable cause affidavit filed with the court, the two women punched each other and pulled each other's hair.
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Blend all the dressing ingredients. Place kale in a bowl and pour the dressing over the kale. With your hands, massage the kale and dressing for about 2 minutes. The kale will darken in color and reduce in size by about one half. Toss with almonds and apples.
May 2 ConocoPhillips reported a quarterly profit on Tuesday, compared with a year-earlier loss, helped by a gain on its sale of oil sands and western Canadian natural gas assets to Cenovus Energy Inc.
The company's net profit was $800 million, or 62 cents per share, in the first quarter ended March 31, compared with a net loss of $1.5 billion, or $1.18 per share, a year earlier.
ConocoPhillips' production, excluding Libya, rose 6 million barrels of oil equivalent per day (boepd) to 1,584 million boepd. (Reporting by Swetha Gopinath in Bengaluru; Editing by Savio D'Souza)
× Homicide detectives investigating after female is found dead on near west side
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Homicide detectives are investigating after a female was found dead on the city’s near west side Tuesday night.
IMPD says the body of the victim was discovered when officers were dispatched to the 2900 block of Ida Street shortly before 9:30 p.m.
Police say the female appeared to have possible trauma to her body. The Marion County Coroner’s Office will be assisting in determining the exact cause and manner of death.
The victim’s name has yet to be released.
Anyone with information regarding this case should call the IMPD Homicide Office at 317-327-3475 or Crime Stoppers at 317-262-TIPS.
Nottingham jazz singer and writer, Jeanie Barton, rounds up the best gigs across the city and beyond for the week ahead . Mandy Tatton sings with Spencer Cozens on keys at the Pelican Club in the Lace Market from 7pm on Friday, June 16 while nearby Joanna Hudson sings at Baresca with her father Bob on keys, Sophie Fishwick on drums and Steve Truman on bass from 8pm.
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Davies (2-2) got the win Tuesday, allowing two runs on four hits and three walks while striking out two over six innings against the Royals.
It wasn't an overly dominant outing, but Davies still earned his second straight quality start while only striking out a pair but inducing 11 groundouts. The 25-year-old has sprinkled in a couple of blow ups in his five starts, but in the other three he's gone at least six innings and allowed either one or zero runs. He won't overpower anyone, as his 6.4 K/9 is an improvement on last year's 5.8 mark, but if he keeps holding opposing offenses in check, he could be worth a flier. Davies lines up to take his next start Sunday against the Cubs.
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.@Pct4Constable arrested a man who they say tried lure a 7-year-old with candy to his apartment at this playground. I’m live from the scene on @abc13houston at 4pm to explain deputies want the suspect’s face out there: https://t.co/hW67juJXYH pic.twitter.com/EozwSokhG9 — Nick Natario (@NickABC13) April 24, 2018
A man has been arrested, accused of offering a child at a playground candy to come to his apartment and perform a sex act.Thomas Keck, 40, has been charged with enticing a child with the intent to commit a felony.Deputies with Constable Mark Herman's Office say Keck went up to a 7-year-old boy on a playground in the 14100 block of Champion Drive on Saturday. Keck allegedly offered the child candy if he would come to his apartment.He then reportedly showed the boy a sexually explicit photo on his phone and asked if the child wanted to perform the act in the photo.The child refused and ran away.Keck was arrested and booked in the Harris County jail. His bond was set at $25,000.
Finland has become the first country to start paying its unemployed a fixed monthly income.
Citizens without work in the Scandinavian country will now be entitled to £478 a month from the Finnish government agency KELA.
The move is part of a social experiment to try to reduce poverty, boost employment and cut government red-tape.
Those chosen to participate will receive the fixed income monthly, with no obligation to report how they spend the money.
KELA spokesman Olli Kangas said the scheme's idea was to abolish the "disincentive problem" among the unemployed.
The federal judge overseeing the John Wiley Price public corruption trial expressed some skepticism Monday morning about a large chunk of the government's case against the veteran Dallas County commissioner, and she could throw out bribery and fraud charges before the jury gets to deliberate.
In criminal cases, a jury decides guilt or innocence. But the judge decides whether prosecutors presented enough evidence to even place such charges before a jury.
U.S. District Judge Barbara Lynn will rule late Monday afternoon about which accusations from the indictment the jurors will get to consider. On Tuesday morning, jurors will hear closing arguments from both sides based on that decision.
Read more on this story from our partners at The Dallas Morning News.
Last Sunday's episode of Rock & Roll Road Trip With Sammy Hagar, (AXS TV) featured Nickelback frontman Chad Kroeger. In this deleted scene, Sammy checks in with Kroeger on how you sustain a musical career after a big hit.
The next episode, on Sunday, April 29th, features Foreigner's Mick Jones.
Hagar cruises across the country for even more candid conversations and unforgettable jam sessions with some of music's biggest names in season three of Rock & Roll Road Trip With Sammy Hagar, presented by Mercury Insurance. Upcoming episodes feature an eclectic array of guest appearances including Foo Fighters front man Dave Grohl, The Who icon Roger Daltrey, heavy metal pioneer Rob Halford; classic rock hit makers Foreigner, Canadian alt-rockers Nickelback and more.
Rock & Roll Road Trip With Sammy Hagar is produced in-house by AXS TV. Sammy Hagar, Tom Consolo, Evan Haiman and Kari Hagar all serve as executive producers and the series is produced by Stephen Stormer.
BARCELONA Former Italy international Giuseppe Rossi's bad luck with injuries continued as his club Celta Vigo announced on Monday that the striker would be out for up to seven months after suffering the fourth serious knee injury of his career.
Rossi, 30, tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during Celta's 2-0 defeat at home to Eibar on Sunday, six days after scoring a hat-trick for the Galicians in a 3-0 win over Las Palmas.
The striker, who made his professional debut with Manchester United, tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee twice in the 2011-12 season with Villarreal, and again in 2014 with Fiorentina.
Rossi is still owned by Fiorentina and looked to be on the way to resurrecting his stricken career after a successful loan spell at Levante last season which earned him another loan move to Celta.
(Reporting by Richard Martin; editing by Richard Lough)
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Toss in all your stuff for the weekend in this attractive Lifewit duffle bag for just $25 (with promo code UJPNOAUL). It’s made of durable canvas with real leather trim, and weighs just 2 pounds. $25 is the best price we’ve ever seen, so if you’ve been needing a new overnight back, grab this before it takes off.
Day two of the 2017 MLB Draft finished up yesterday. Teams made their round three to ten picks, and the Pirates selected two college players with their final two picks on the day.
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While the first half of 2017 gave us new restaurants like Scott Linquist's Olla and Stephen Starr and Justin Smillie's Upland, the second half seems just as promising. 1. Dizengoff James Beard winner Michael Solomonov's restaurant Dizengoff is coming to Wynwood.
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YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WYTV) – A Mahoning County businessman facing more than 100 criminal charges was booked and released from the Mahoning County Jail on Friday.
Dominic Marchionda was indicted earlier this week. He, along with his companies, face bribery, theft, tampering with records and fraud charges.
Investigators with the Ohio Attorney General’s Office said he used city grant money for his personal gain, and that $25,000 was used to bribe a city official.
Marchionda’s attorney rejected the State’s characterizations and say they will defend his years of development work with evidence in a court of law.
MOSCOW (AP) — The Tass news agency says that Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived at a Russian military air base in Syria.
Tass said that Putin’s plane landed at the Hemeimeem air base in Syria’s coastal province of Latakia, the heartland of Syrian President Bashar Assad’s Alawite minority. The visit marks Putin’s first trip to Syria and comes as Assad’s forces have retaken control over most of Syria under the Russian air cover.
The air base has served as the main foothold for the air campaign Russia has waged since September 2015 in support of Assad.
WWE Smackdown Live
Daniel Bryan confirmed Nikki Bella and Natalya will face each other in a Falls Count Anywhere match on next week’s episode of WWE Smackdown Live.
The two continued to feud and argue on tonight’s show and argued over who was at fault, and came to blows once again. Daniel Bryan screamed at them to separate, and said since they fight everywhere but the ring, he would put them in a Falls Count Anywhere match on next week’s show.
Valentine’s Day
WWE announced Dean Ambrose and Renee Young were picked as the fans’ favorite WWE in their Valentine’s Day tournament:
Era of Wyatt
The following video features Bray Wyatt’s return to Smackdown as WWE Champion after winning the title at WWE Elimination Chamber on Sunday:
BALTIMORE (WJZ) –– Dolphins have been spotted swimming near the Bay Bridge by several people over the past week.
Bryan Rosensteel says he and his uncle were out fishing near the Bay Bridge when they spotted two dolphins swimming in the bay.
Brothers Donald and Keith Busick also spotted a pod of dolphins off of Love Point North of the Bay Bridge.
Donald said they had never seen that many dolphins in the bay in the 30 years they had been working as commercial watermen in the bay.
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PMQs wasn’t always like this. There was a time when leader of the opposition and prime minister would engage in a quickfire back-and-forth of pithy questions and punchy replies, all focused on the biggest issue of the week. It would be a tennis-style rally: thwack-thwack-thwack-thwack, the ball a bright yellow blur, fizzing from one end of the court to the other.
Now that the two players are Jeremy Corbyn and Theresa May, however, PMQs is a slog. Rather than the allotted half-hour, it routinely lumbers on for 45, even 50 minutes. Partly it’s because Mr Corbyn’s questions are so meandering, and Mrs May’s replies so waffly. But there’s another reason: a dreary new convention we’ll call The Preamble...
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SYDNEY, March 31 Australia's competition regulator on Friday said it would bar a group of the country's largest banks from bargaining collectively for access to Apple Inc's contactless payment function, potentially setting a global precedent.
The decision, the first of its kind, will stop the banks from introducing their own mobile applications on devices like the iPhone and Apple Watch that could be used for contactless payments instead of the Apple Wallet.
That would have enabled banks to circumvent transaction fees and get customers to engage more frequently with their own apps, potentially unlocking more of Australia's contactless payment market. (Reporting by Jamie Freed, editing by G Crosse)
If demonetisation caused pain to those with black as well as legitimate money, it cost Rs 2.5 lakh per minute in the Parliament.
The Winter Session of 2016, which ran from November 16 to December 16, saw a dramatic logjam in the discussions – constant protests from the Opposition in both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha led to the least productive session in the past 15 years.
Each time the discussion became uncontrollable, both Houses saw adjournment motions – a procedure which, if admitted, means that normal business is replaced with a discussion of an “urgent public matter”.
According to PRS Legislative Research, there were 55 bills pending before the session. It ended with 60 pending. The abysmally low productivity of the Winter Session ruined the performances of the Budget and Monsoon sessions, leading to a sharp drop in the average.
Tyler McMahon and Donald Carreira Ching are the winners of the 2017 Elliot Cades Awards for Literature.
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Motilal Oswal has come out with its fourth quarter (January-March) earnings estimates for the Cement sector. The brokerage house expects India Cements to report net profit at 5.6 crore down 84.1% quarter-on-quarter.
Net Sales are expected to decrease by 1.1 percent Q-o-Q (up 9.4 percent Y-o-Y) to Rs 1254.4 crore, according to Motilal Oswal.
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It has been over two months since Arsenal’s last Champions League game — a 4-1 win over Swiss side Basel — but the wait is almost over.
Tonight they take on Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena.
These two sides have become well accustomed to each other in recent years, meeting multiple times in both the knockout and the group stages.
Arsenal have beaten their opponents a couple of times but, by and large, the German’s record is favourable.
Arsene Wenger’s main focus tonight will be to ensure the tie is still alive at the end of the evening. Lose two, three or four nil and the second leg in London will be redundant.
Join us here throughout the day as we bring you all the build-up to the game, and then every kick when it gets underway...
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As a boy, growing up in a large family house (“Oakdene”) in Wash Common, Richard Adams often lay still among the bushes of Bull Banks, watching thrushes, chaffinches, blackbirds. His earliest memories were of walking through the paddocks, about three years old, the long grasses and moon-daisies taller than his head. He watched slugs and millipedes, felt sorry for the wasps who were drowned in a mixture of jam and beer in large glass jars every year when the nests grew too plentiful, learned the names of birds. To the south of the garden, he could look across the ...
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A St. Louis woman and her boyfriend are charged with involuntary manslaughter after the woman’s 6-year-old daughter was shot to death. Twenty-seven-year-old Ebony Jones and 31-year-old Jeramee Ramey were charged Tuesday with involuntary manslaughter and three counts of misdemeanor child endangerment. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch Jones’ daughter, Mi’Kenzie Bostic, died of a gunshot wound early Monday inside her mother’s apartment. Police said in a statement that it appeared she was shot by another child. Court records indicate Ramey told police he and Jones fell asleep after smoking drugs and left a loaded handgun on the floor. Police say three other children, ages 9, 4 and 3, were inside the home but were not harmed.
"Fast Money" trader Brian Kelly discusses the ongoing collapse of bitcoin and what the future holds for cryptocurrencies as regulations and restrictions are put in place.
Woody Durham, the beloved and iconic Hall of Fame voice of Carolina Basketball and Football for 40 years, died peacefully at home from complications from Primary Progressive Aphasia at 12:45 a.m. today. He was 76 years old.
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Socialite Paris Hilton looked happy during her holiday in Formentera with her boyfriend Chris Zylka as they enjoyed a boating session together.Hilton was spotted in a lacy red dress as she held hands with the actor as they crossed the beach and took a ride in a small boat on Friday, reports dailymail.co.uk.Hilton accessorised her ensemble with a massive red-rimmed pair of sunglasses, as well as with a black bag.She was seen strolling around while resting her hand on Zylka's shoulders.Credit: @ Paris Hilton Zylka was seen wearing a green and white patterned pair of swimming trunks along with matching black-and-white baseball cap and black T-shirt.
Winning numbers drawn in 'All or Nothing Night' game
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "All or Nothing Night" game were:
04-05-06-09-11-14-15-16-20-21-22-23
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THE Fish volunteer centre in Sonning Common will hold its annual charity sale at the village hall on October 14 from 9.30am to 2pm.
The charity is currently accepting donations for raffle prizes and auction lots, from furniture to jewellery.
These can be dropped off at the Fish office in Kennylands Road from 9.30am to 11.30am on weekdays or collection can be arranged — call 0118 972 3986 or email office@fishvolunteercentre.
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The Grundy County Sheriff's Office is investigating the discovery of skeletal remains.
Officials say a body was discovered Friday in a remote location in Altamont.
The identity of the victim has not been identified at this time.
Officials say an anthropology team has been called to excavate the scene, and the remains have been turned over to the State Medical Examiner's Office.
Stick with Channel 3 for the latest developments to this story.
FORMER SOUTH AFRICA captain Adriaan Strauss has suggested he would be open to a return to international rugby if he felt it would benefit the team.
Strauss retired from Springboks duty in 2016 after amassing 66 caps for the side, with a back injury partly responsible for his decision to quit.
However, new South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus is thought to be keen on bringing Strauss back into the fold.
And the Bulls hooker, 32, has not ruled out one day running out again in the Springboks jersey.
“It was a big decision and I took it very seriously when I decided to retire at the end of that year,” he said. ”So, to come back would be just as big a decision.
“I want to contribute any way that I can and if it is possible it is definitely something to look at, but to me it must be worth it. I must be able to contribute to SA Rugby and the team.
“Like I said, it wasn’t an easy decision to retire and it wouldn’t be an easy one to return, if I have the opportunity.”
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Olive Garden announced their newest menu addition — "Loaded Pasta Chips" — last week. Said addition is described as "Homemade pasta chips, lightly fried and layered with Italian cheeses and a hearty meat sauce. Topped with cherry peppers and an alfredo drizzle" on their website. "Pasta chips" are fried lasagna sheets, BTW. It is now available at every Olive Garden nationwide at least through this summer, but probably longer if we all agree to go hard here. It costs $7.49 It is, uh, caloric. No one cares about that last thing. You are still here, on this website, instead of loitering in your local Olive Garden parking lot, waiting for the doors to open at 11 a.m.
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The Federal Ministry of Budget and National Planning says there is no recommendation to raise N5 trillion from assets sale in the Economy Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP). The clarification was made in a statement by the Media Adviser to the Minister of Budget and National Planning, James Akpandem, on Tuesday in Abuja. Akpandem said that […]
Cara Delevingne doesn't worry about her Instagram posts being "perfect".
The 25-year-old model-and-actress - who has over 41 million followers on the social networking site - would rather be "open and honest" in the pictures she posts and doesn't worry about tiny details so long as the images truly capture what is going on at that time.
Asked the secret to social media success, she said: "Capturing a moment in its fullest.
"Doesn't matter if it's perfect. I like seeing people post all ranges of feelings and emotion.
A passenger smoking in a lavatory forced a Southwest Airlines flight to make an emergency landing in Northern California on Wednesday, the airline said.
Flight 1250 departing from San Francisco International Airport was headed to Los Angeles International Airport when the pilot reported a “mechanical difficulty,” forcing the aircraft to land at Mineta San Jose International Airport, a spokeswoman for the San Jose airport told the Mercury News of San Jose.
The Southwest airplane landed safely in San Jose around 4:10 p.m., the report said. The airline said it turned the alleged smoker to the authorities, according to the Mercury News.
Southwest told the paper that it was working to get the remaining 32 passengers onto other flights.
It was not immediately clear if anyone was hurt.
Set in 1967, just as an Asian American identity is emerging, a young literary's decision to write about it ends in comical murder. Laugh and learn something at this metatheatrical commentary on the politics and history of yellowface.
"The way that Terry explained things to me and his positivity, saying this is not going to have any impact on you achieving the things you want to achieve in sport, straight away alleviated any fears I had."
It remains something of a mystery why people develop type 1 diabetes, which destroys the cells in the body that produce insulin, and therefore hinders the breakdown of sugar. What we do know is that, unlike type 2 diabetes, it's not linked to lifestyle – hence why someone as fit as Pennell can be troubled by the condition.
345,000 people in the UK live with type 1, including Prime Minister Theresa May. Diabetes week – currently ongoing – is encouraging them to share their stories in the hopes of clearing up myths around the condition.
Pennell’s message is clear: type 1 diabetes does not need to hold you back. "I’ve spoken to people who were told you can’t do this or that, because you’ve got diabetes and that’s absolutely not how it should be," he says firmly.
LONDON – She said, ” Yes!” A big congratulations to KPLR 11 news anchor Melanie Moon who got engaged Sunday in London. Her fiance, Alain Garcia, proposed on the London Eye. What a way to start 2017!
I said yes tonight on the London Eye!! 💍❤️️🇬🇧😍 #2017 @alainrgarcia A photo posted by melanie 🌜⭐️🌛 (@melaniemoon) on Jan 1, 2017 at 5:10pm PST
Fifteen bald eagles were spotted during an organized count at sites across inland Southern California over the weekend.
The U.S. Forest Service says bald eagles commonly migrate south to spend their winter vacations around the region's lakes, feasting on fish and ducks.
A group of more than 150 eagle-eyed volunteers and agency staff participated in the count near several lakes Saturday. Ten adult bald eagles were seen, along with three juveniles and two chicks.
In February, two baby eagles hatched in mountains near Big Bear Lake — an event witnessed by nature lovers via an online live feed.
Saturday's expedition was the final count for the 2018 winter season.
Bald eagles were driven to near extinction but have rebounded and were removed from the endangered species list a decade ago.
Chelsea transfer news LIVE updates: Follow the latest news and gossip
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Gonzalo Higuain to Chelsea
Chelsea have agreed a £53m deal for Juventus striker Gonzalo Higuain, it is claimed.
The Argentina international has been heavily linked with a move to Stamford Bridge in recent weeks.
And Italian outlet SportMediaSet claim Chelsea have now agreed a £53m (€60m) deal to land the Juve hitman.
They say the move could be made official once Maurizio Sarri is unveiled as Chelsea’s new manager.
Former Napoli boss Sarri is expected to replace Antonio Conte at Stamford Bridge in the coming days, and Higuain, 30, tops Sarri’s summer wish list.
The pair worked together at Napoli, with Higuain netting a record 36 Serie A goals in the 2015-16 season.
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Oh no, the team is doomed, the star quarterback is skipping the first day of voluntary offseason workouts, and the valuable chemistry built during this time that can never be replaced is clearly in jeopardy.
Oh wait, it’s Tom Brady. Carry on.
According to Tom Curran of CSNNE.com, Brady was absent when the Patriots convened to begin the defense of their fifth Super Bowl title.
He’s expected back tomorrow, after returning from a family vacation.
Cornerback Malcolm Butler is also expected back later this week after he was on vacation. He hasn’t signed his restricted free agent tender, leading to some uncertainty about his future there, particularly after they spent a pile of money on cornerback Stephon Gilmore.
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The Jo Daviess County Sheriff's Office has identified the man killed in a car crash Friday night.
They say 67-year-old Robert Breed of Elizabeth, Ill. died after his car left the road, eventually catching fire with him trapped inside.
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The Jo Daviess County Sheriff's Office says one person is dead after a fiery crash in rural Galena.
It happened Friday night just before 8 p.m. on Highway 20 east of West Longhollow Road.
Deputies say the car was eastbound when it left the road, struck a sign, went down an embankment and struck several trees and shrubs.
The car caught fire and the driver was trapped inside. Authorities tried to put the fire out and remove the driver, but were unsuccessful.
The victim died.
The name is not being released because authorities are not able to positively identify the driver.
The accident remains under investigation.
After 10 days of searching by Thai Navy SEALs and experts from China, the U.S., Australia and the UK, the tortuous efforts of a multinational team of rescuers and divers to make their way through tiny, flooded, mud and silt-sodden passageways had succeeded against the odds, bringing joy to the country, to the rescuers, and above all to the boys' families.
"Today is the best day I've had in awhile. I've been waiting for my son for so many days. I thought he only had a 50 percent chance of survival," said Aikarn Wiboonrunreung, mother of one of the boys.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) – Florida Gov. Rick Scott is scuttling an effort to give college students extra help.
Scott on Wednesday vetoed an overhaul of the state’s higher education system that is a top priority for Senate President Joe Negron. The bill (SB 374) would require the state to cover 100 percent of tuition costs for top performing high school students who attend a state university or college.
Florida used to pay 100 percent of tuition for those eligible for the top Bright Futures scholarship, but it was scaled back during the Great Recession Scott in his veto letter argues that the state budget he signed increases Bright Futures awards for the coming school year, but that change isn’t permanent. He said he vetoed the bill because he argued it would place too many restrictions on the state’s 28 colleges.
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In this Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018 photo, Palestinian-American Yasmeen Mjalli displays a jacket with the slogan "Not Your Habibti
darling)," as a ready-made retort for cat calls, in the West Bank city of Ramallah. The 21-year-old is the driving force behind a nascent #MeToo movement in the West Bank, selling her line of T-shirts, hoodies and denim jackets, to encourage Palestinian society to confront sexual harassment, a largely taboo subject.
BECAUSE REPUBLICANS LITERALLY MURDER ALL ANIMALS TO DEATH: Newsweek Demands to Know Why ‘Mike Pence’s Animals Won’t Stop Dying.’
I have covered protests where people shouted angry slogans and waved signs at each other for as long as I had my microphone or camera out, but as soon as I put my gear away both sides went back to standing or marching silently.
This article, written by two journalists with experience covering community conflicts sparked by “alt-right” white nationalist coalitions, says local reporters should inform themselves because there will likely be more incidents similar to Charlottesville. Protestors supply the news media with images and slogans that shock and outrage, which is exactly the kind of publicity these organizations want.
Bhutanese Taekwondo team brings home gold
Feb 15 2017
Seven female Taekwondo athletes from Bhutan won two gold and five silver medals at the recently held Taekwondo Championships in Kathmandu, Nepal.
The athletes arrived into the country today.
Jangchub Choden and Yeshi Wangmo won a gold each, while Karma Wangmo, Tenzin Wangmo, Kinzang Choden, Lham Tshering and Chimi Dolma won silver medals.
A total of eight female and three male athletes took part in the Championships.
The competition was held from February 9 to 11.
Six hundred athletes from nine countries participated in the first Kathmandu International Taekwondo Championships.
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Update: 3:50PM MEMBERS of the Fiji-New Zealand Business council makes substantial contribution to strengthening the relationship of the two countries and as a group, the council drives Fiji-New Zealand trade.
Minister for Industry, Trade and Tourism Faiyaz Siddiq Koya said the council strengthens the economies of each country and brings them closer together.
He made the conference at the Joint Conference of the Fiji-New Zealand and New Zealand-Fiji Business Councils today in Auckland, New Zealand.
The minister said the conference which is themed "Strong Relations - Strong Nations" was crucial in bringing together business leaders and government officials from both countries.
Hundreds of passengers on a Carnival Cruise ship were supposed to be enjoying sun and fun, but instead they were kept in port in Tampa for two days.
Passengers and the company say the Carnival Miracle was originally scheduled to depart Sunday and visit Belize, Honduras, Grand Cayman and Mexico. But because of "pre-emptive but necessary maintenance work," the company said it required two extra days in port.
Some passengers are upset about losing two days and two stops — Belize and Honduras. Carnival offered a two-day pro-rated fare refund, $200 onboard credit to all staterooms, free shuttles to some Tampa Bay attractions and special shows.
Passengers could have cancelled and received a full refund, or rescheduled without penalty.
The ship is expected to set sail at 7 p.m. Tuesday.
I miss Cathedral. You miss Cathedral. I miss the days when Electric Wizard were actually great. You miss the days when Electric Wizard were actually great. So, thank the dark lords for doom heathens With the Dead. The band—featuring former Cathedral/Napalm Death vocalist Lee Dorrian, ex-Electric Wizard/Ramesses guitarist Tim Bagshaw, former Cathedral bassist Leo Smee and ex-Bolt Thrower drummer Alex Thomas—will release the follow up to 2015’s Decibel Top 40-cracking self-titled debut on Rise Above later this year. But today, you get the first new jam from them in the short but sick non-LP track “Vessel of Solitude.”
For this week’s Business Beat, Grocery store McRuss is making it easier for those getting assistance through the Needs Assessment Unit to buy food.
Store owner Charles Russell said it’s important to him to help those in need, which is why he decided the supermarket will accept coupons from the NAU.
“Cayman has a change in environment and there is, unfortunately, more people with these needs and I think it was important for us to implement this as a part of our business,” said Mr. Russell.
According to the Economics and Statistics Office, 905 people receive NAU relief for the 2015-2016 fiscal year.
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The Hofners will be among 20 bands performing at the "Fab 4 Music Festival" at the Toyota Oakdale Theater in Wallingford on Saturday, June 10. The Hofners will be among 20 bands performing at the "Fab 4 Music Festival" at the Toyota Oakdale Theater in Wallingford on Saturday, June 10. The festival, taking place at the Toyota Oakdale Theater , features memorabilia vendors, food trucks and 20 tribute bands, including Mystery Tour, Penny Lane and The Hofners. Drummer Mike "Ringo" Streeto, who founded the Hofners, shared more via email.
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1 package refrigerated pie crusts
1 c. cranberries
1 c. pecan halves
1 c. white vanilla chips
3 eggs
3/4 c. firmly packed brown sugar
3/4 c. light corn syrup
2 tbsp. flour
1 tsp. grated orange peel
Place cookie sheet in oven on middle rack.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Prepare pie crust as directed on package for one crust-filled pie using a 10-inch tart pan with removable bottom.
Layer cranberries, pecans and white vanilla chips in a crust-lined pan.
In a large bowl, beat eggs.
Add brown sugar, corn syrup, flour and orange peel; blend well.
Pour over cranberry mixture.
Bake on cookie sheet for 35 to 45 minutes, or until crust is golden brown and filling is set in center.
Cover with spray-coated foil after 25 minutes of baking.
Cool 2 hours or until completely cooled.
If desired, serve with whipped cream.
If God had not given us sticky tape, it would have been necessary to invent it.
Burundi's Environment Minister Emmanuel Niyonkuru has been shot dead by unknown assailants in the capital Bujumbura, police said.
Niyonkuru, 54, the country's water, environment and planning minister, was "killed by a criminal with a gun on his way home to Rohero, around 00:45," according to a tweet sent by police spokesman Pierre Nkurikiye. He added that a woman had been arrested following the "assassination".
The murder, the first of a serving government minister since Burundi sank into turmoil over President Pierre Nkurunziza's controversial bid for a third term in 2015, comes after months of relative calm.
Also on Twitter, Nkurunziza offered his condolences "to the family and all Burundians" vowing the crime would be punished.
At least 500 people have been killed and 300,000 have fled the country since unrest began in April 2015.
Just days after Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt welcomed their baby boy Gunner Stone, the new mom revealed her son's godmother on Instagram—and it looks like she kept the honor within The Hills family.
The godmother is none other than blast-from-the-past Jen Bunney.
"Cheers! I have one of Gunner's godmothers here, Jen Bunney," Montag said in a video via Instagram Stories.
"We're celebrating Gunner," Bunney said raising a wine glass. "He's the best baby ever. We love him so much. "
Garcia's hamstring strain is mild to moderate, Bruce Levine of 670TheScore.com reports.
Garcia's recovery timeline is unknown. He'll be ineligible to return from the disabled list before May 4. Garcia is hitting just .233/.250/.315 through his first 18 games.
Boston Bruins fans were treated to a fountain of youth in the B’s season opener against the Nashville Predators on Thursday night at TD Garden. Rookie defenseman Charlie McAvoy scored in his first career NHL goal to make for a perfect Amica Coverage Cam Play of the Week on opening night.
Check the Amica Coverage Cam Play of the Week page on NESN.com for the top Bruins plays of the week all season long.
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PARIS, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Power utilities EDF and Uniper have been notified of a strike in the French power sector which will impact their electricity production, grid operator RTE said on Friday.
CGT, one of France’s more hardline trade unions, has called for a nationwide strike in the electricity, gas and rail sectors on Feb. 8 to protest against government liberalisation policies in the public sector.
RTE said on its website that French state-controlled utility EDF had been notified that workers would stop work for 24 hours starting Wednesday Feb. 7 at 2000 GMT.
At Uniper’s production sites, workers plan to go on strike from midnight on Feb. 7 until March 31, RTE said. (Reporting by Bate Felix; Editing by Matthias Blamont and Jane Merriman)
× Muscatine habitual offender sentenced to 15 years after waving knife at cops
MUSCATINE, Iowa — Shawn Hedger, who waved a knife at officers during a disturbance call on the Fourth of July, was sentenced to up to 15 years in prison for being armed with a dangerous weapon while interfering with official acts in Muscatine County district court on Monday, Dec. 11.
Hedger, 30, received the lengthy sentence after pleading guilty due to the fact he has twice been convicted of other felonies. He must serve a minimum of three years prior to being eligible for parole.
According to court records, officers arrested Hedger on July 4, 2017, after he “brandished a knife at the officers and refused commands to surrender.” Officers were called to a home in the 400 block of Grandview Avenue after Hedger allegedly threatened to burn down a house.
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Pop culture and the wizarding world of Comic Con Wizard World Comic Con returns to New Orleans Jan. 6-8 2016 underlined pop culture as a dominant communication tool, played out in memes, reaction GIFs and countless essays comparing one fictional universe of good and evil to the very real one as a substitute for smart cultural criticism. The high-est-grossing films of the year were largely from the massive Disney triumvirate: Marvel, Pixar, Star Wars.?
Jennifer Michelle Carmack is charged with one count of embezzlement. (Photo source: Gulfport Police Dept.)
A McDonald's manager in Gulfport is charged with embezzlement after her employer found at least three cash deposits were missing.
Jennifer Michelle Carmack worked at the McDonald's on Lorraine Road, just north of I-10. Police say she was the manager who should have made the deposits totaling more than $7,500.
A complaint about the missing money was filed Saturday, and police started their investigation. By Thursday, Carmack turned herself in to police. She was being held at the Harrison County Adult Detention Center on a $5,000 bond.
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Once upon a time there were seventeen Girl Scouts from Troop 50847. Although these girls originate from Clare, Gladwin, Harrison and Mt.
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Forget not being bored by another round of Cleveland vs. Golden State in the NBA Finals.
According to ESPN’s Mike Greenberg, we’re witnessing not only a great rivalry – but the greatest EVER in the history of sports.
“No two teams in any sport have ever met to decide the title in four straight seasons. If that doesn’t define a rivalry, I ask you what in the world possibly could?”
The NBA Finals kick off Thursday at 9 PM ET.
Friday, Sep 22, 2017
Alejandro T. Acierto will discuss his recent body of work that draws on the photographic and ephemeral archive from the era of US colonialism in the Philippines as a way to theorize and reimagine historically marginalized bodies through the history of their erasure. Centered around themes of the breath and survival, Acierto employs repurposed and transformed archival objects, fabricated mythologies, and reimagined “historical” ephemera as ways to investigate the breath as though it were part of anthropological study. Within this body of work, he articulates mechanisms of bodily control through these material histories and expands upon these archives and ephemera so as to assert other ontologies of being.
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Located at the Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel.
Millennials -- the older ones at least. That's right, contrary to popular perception, not all of the 18- to 35-year-old generation is so wracked with college debt that they're living in their parents' basements while working for peanuts as baristas.
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DALLAS (AP) – A tentative settlement agreement has been reached in a civil rights lawsuit in which attorneys for inmates at a Southeast Texas prison said sweltering summer heat was endangering the inmates’ health. The inmates’ attorney, Jeff Edwards of Austin, said Friday that the Texas Department of Criminal Justice would guarantee air conditioning for 1,400 inmates of the Pack Unit covered by the lawsuit. Temporary arrangements would be made for air conditioning this summer and a permanent solution thereafter. Prison system spokesman Jason Clark said the deal would provide additional safeguards for Pack Unit inmates susceptible to extreme heat. He said the specifics haven’t been finalized and he declined to comment further. Edwards said U.S. District Judge Keith Ellison plans a hearing next month in Houston to approve the settlement.
Be Prepared To Be Judged Today ...By The Higher Standards Of The Future
Posted by Tom Foremski - December 10, 2017
Peggy Noonan WSJ writes :
“The Franken case represents not a collapse of tolerance for flawed human behavior but a rise of judgment about what is acceptable.”
This means that you always have to choose a higher morality than is available today. The future has only one lens.
It reminds me of this post from 2006:
“Welcome to the future transparency of your life”
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A U.S. solar startup has picked a trade fight with President Donald Trump.
1366 Technologies Inc., which spun out of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, has drawn a rebuke from the U.S. Energy Department for asking that its silicon wafer factory under construction in Asia be exempt from American tariffs. The Energy Department says the overseas facility may violate the startup’s agreement to manufacture in the U.S. as part of a $150-million federal loan guarantee for a factory in Upstate New York.
“Constructing and operating the Southeast Asia facility is likely contrary to 1366’s U.S. manufacturing commitments,” John Lucas, acting general counsel at the Energy Department wrote in a letter to the U.S. trade representative released Monday. “DOE takes this matter very seriously and is currently looking into 1366’s compliance with its DOE funding agreements.”
1366 is partly owned by Hanwha Group in South Korea.
Bellshill youngster Connor Fyfe may only be 11-years-old, but he is quickly making a name for himself on the Scottish music scene.
Connor, who is in P7 at Mossend Primary, has been gigging regularly at Mick Hargan’s events in King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut in Glasgow and The Amethyst in Govan since August.
Last week he performed at the Canal Station pub in Paisley and on Sunday was supporting Neon Gyspy at the Classic Grand in Glasgow.
Connor first came to prominence two years ago representing Bellshilll and Mossend YMCA at the Cash for Kids busk in Glasgow Central.
ISLAMABAD, Aug 14 (APP): Pakistan Cricket Gala was jointly
organized by Embassy of Pakistan in China and United Bank Limited in
Beijing to mark the 70th Independence Anniversary of Pakistan.
The cricket match was played between Pakistan Embassy Team
and the Pakistani Community Team at Dulwich Cricket Ground Beijing,
says a statement received here on Monday.
The match was well attended by Pakistani community and gave an
opportunity to display the cricketing talents of Pakistani young
players. Though the match was punctuated by intermittent spells of rain,
however the spirits were not dampened, the statement added.
Ambassador of Pakistan Masood Khalid was the chief guest on
the occasion and presented trophy to the winning Pakistani community
team.
An appeals court in El Salvador has upheld a 30-year homicide sentence for a woman who insists she suffered a miscarriage, and did not carry out an abortion.
The ruling has sparked condemnation from women's rights activists like Sara Garcia, who said "once again this judicial system is creating unequal conditions for women."
Evelyn Beatriz Hernandez Cruz was convicted in July of aggravated homicide.
Hernandez says she had been raped and didn't realize she was pregnant. She said she felt pains and passed out during what may have been a miscarriage.
She was charged with homicide for killing the fetus. Abortion is illegal in all situations in El Salvador.
The Associated Press normally doesn't name victims of alleged sexual assault, but Hernandez has spoken publicly about her case.
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A Holland Township man has been charged with second degree murder after Grey County OPP discovered the remains of a body over the weekend.
On Saturday, OPP were continuing a missing person investigation by searching a property near the village of Dornoch.
Police discovered the body of an unknown person. An autopsy will be conducted soon.
A 46-year old Holland Township man has been charged with:
• Second degree murder
• Indignity to a dead body
• Possession of a weapon while prohibited
A 22-year-old Holland Township man has been charged with:
• Indignity to a dead body
• Fail to comply with probation
Both men are being held in custody pending a bail hearing.
OPP want to speak with anyone who may have information.
Sources say the Russian spy was acting incoherently in a London restaurant just before collapsing.
COLUMBUS, Ohio – For the first time all season, the No. 1 Wisconsin women’s hockey team suffered a conference loss as the Badgers fell to No. 6 Ohio State, 1-0, on Friday at the OSU Ice Rink.
Wisconsin (26-2-1, 17-1-1-1 WCHA) dominated the first period, outshooting Ohio State (18-7-4, 11-4-4-2 WCHA) 12-2.
But the script flipped in the second period as OSU freshman Emma Maltais scored 15 seconds into the period to give the Buckeyes a 1-0 lead. OSU ultimately outshot the Badgers 21-2 in the frame.
In the third, the Badgers dominated play again, outshooting the Buckeyes 12-4, but were unable to sneak the puck past OSU netminder Kassidy Sauve, who stopped all 26 shots she faced.
UW and OSU wrap up their series on Saturday with a 2 p.m. CT contest at the OSU Ice Rink.
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"I didn't realize it was that high," San Francisco manager Bruce Bochy said Tuesday, when his pitchers and catchers held their first spring training workout. "That shows you how ramped up these guys get with Adrenalin kicking in.
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April 12 Respira Therapeutics
* Respira Therapeutics says entered into a strategic collaboration with united therapeutics corporation for development and exclusive license of respira's rt234
* In addition, United Therapeutics will be lead investor in respira's series B preferred stock financing
* As per collaboration, United Therapeutics will provide co with non-dilutive development funding to advance rt234 through fda approval
* Additional terms of strategic collaboration were not disclosed
* To continue advancing development of other pipeline programs,to retain full control of research and development programs outside of pulmonary hypertension Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Elon Musk has a new plan for Mars. The SpaceX founder unveiled his updated vision for Mars and more at this year’s International Astronautical Conference. It’s a bit more scaled down than before but still ambitious, in true Elon fashion.
And just this week, the Trump Administration’s National Space Council met for the first time, cementing the administration’s plans to head to the moon.
So what does this all mean for space exploration? Mashable’s Deputy Science Editor Miriam Kramer joins the podcast to break it down.
Be sure to follow Miriam on Twitter for more space news.
Clarification: SpaceX confirmed the Iridum-3 launch from Vandenberg Air Force Station will use a new launch vehicle and attempt a Pacific Ocean droneship landing.
The EchoStar 105/SES-11 launch from Kennedy Space Center will use a flight-proven booster and attempt an Atlantic Ocean droneship landing.
Tory MP Jacob Rees-Mogg has been caught in the middle of a scuffle at a university campus.
Video footage posted to social media captured the scenes at the University of the West England, in Bristol.
The Tory MP for North East Somerset appears to step in to separate rivals as onlookers call for them stop.
Mr Rees-Mogg, who has been tipped as his party’s next leader, had been speaking at the University’s Politics and International Relations Society.
A post advertising the event on the group’s Facebook page said: “This will be a chance to talk to an experienced parliamentarian about the issues of the day, what it’s like to be an MP and how you can get there, or perhaps how exactly one pronounces ‘Floccinaucinihilipilification’.”
The society declined to comment on the incident. A spokesman for the MP has been contacted for comment.
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Last week, Pantone announced its color of the year for 2018—ultra violet. It’s a rich jewel tone that’s “a dramatically provocative and thoughtful purple shade,” the institute said, adding that it “communicates originality, ingenuity, and visionary thinking that points us towards the future.”
Often associated with royalty, purple has also come to signify bipartisanship during the current heated political climate. But regardless of its meaning, the vivid hue offers plenty of bright inspiration for events in the new year. Here’s a look at some rental items—from seating options to draping—available in vibrant purple shades.
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Via Gallup, here’s the latest look at approval levels of Donald Trump and three other recent presidents¹ during their first year in office:
It’s worth noting that Trump’s decline is pretty normal. On average, the other three presidents declined from 58.7 percent approval to 50 percent approval by this time in their first term. That’s a drop of 8.7 percentage points.
Trump has declined from 45 percent approval to 36 percent approval. That’s 9 percentage points.
Despite everything, Trump’s performance has been completely average. The big difference is that he started office with an historically low approval rate. Since then, nothing unusual has happened.
¹You can’t use George W. Bush in this kind of comparison because his job approval spiked massively after 9/11. Nor can you use George H.W. Bush since his first term was essentially the ninth year of the Reagan/Bush administration. So I used Reagan instead.
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (AP) – It wasn’t the Easter bunny that startled a South Carolina homeowner and his family. It wasn’t even a burglar.
The Post and Courier of Charleston reports Susie and Steve Polston were worried that someone was trying to get into their home on Sunday. Instead, Polston’s 16-year-old son found the intruder: a nine-foot alligator crawling on their second-story porch.
The family says the alligator climbed a back stairwell to the porch, crunched through the aluminum screen door and nestled between a sofa and a swinging bench.
State law requires a nuisance-trapped alligator to be killed, but the family didn’t want that. The other choice was to wait it out, but the alligator was eventually euthanized.
Last year, an alligator rang a doorbell, while another fell asleep on a porch.
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An air ambulance was scrambled this morning after a woman fell from a window onto decking below.
The woman, aged in her 40s, was found injured in the Owlthorpe area of Sheffield at 8am.
An air ambulance landed in the Sheffield suburb but the woman was taken to the Northern General Hospital by a land ambulance, which also responded to the incident along with a rapid response vehicle.
The nature of the woman's injuries are not know.
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump is offering his condolences to Canadians following Monday's deadly van attack on pedestrians in Toronto.
He made the remarks amid the pomp of a White House ceremony Tuesday as he welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron for a state visit, the first of the Trump presidency.
Trump began the affair by offering his hopes for a speedy recovery for George H.W. Bush, the former president who now hospitalized with an infection following the death of his wife Barbara.
He then mentioned the attack in Toronto, where 10 people were killed and 15 others injured when a rental van mounted the sidewalk and plowed through a crowd of passersby.
Cvil rights activist, Dr Joe Odumakin Tuesday said former president Chief Olusegun Obasanjo apologised to her for an incident which occurred 13 years ago during his tenure.
Odumakin, who stated this via her Instagram account said the former president apologised to her on behalf of security operatives who manhandled her during a protest in 2004.
“I apologise on behalf of the security operatives that manhandled you during the May 19, 2004 protest” Former President Chief Olusegun Obasanjo told me today during the JAMB retreat interactive session, Abeokuta, Ogun state.’
" I apologise on behalf of the security operatives that manhandled you during the May 19, 2004 protest. Former President ;Chief Olusegun Obasanjo told me today during d JAMB retreat interactive session, Abeokuta, Ogun State. A post shared by Dr Joe Okei-Odumakin (@drjoeodumakin) on Feb 14, 2017 at 12:46pm PST
Turkish media reports say that authorities believe that the Islamic State group is behind the attack on a popular Istanbul nightclub during New Year’s celebrations.
Hurriyet and Karar newspaper reports Monday cited unnamed security officials saying that authorities have determined that the gunman who killed 39 people comes from a Central Asian nation and is believed to be either from Uzbekistan or Kyrgyzstan.
Police had also established similarities with the high-casualty attack at Ataturk Airport in June and was investigating whether the same IS cell carried out both attacks.
The gunman, who is still at large, killed a policeman and another man outside the Reina club in the early hours of 2017 before firing at people partying inside.
Nearly two-thirds of the dead were foreigners, many from the Middle East.
New Delhi: Rahul Gandhi has been elected as the President of the Indian National Congress, Mullappally Ramachandran announced on Monday.
"A total of 89 nomination proposals were received and all were valid. Since there was only one candidate…Rahul Gandhi was elected as the president of Indian National Congress," Ramachandran said.
May 3 Gorman-rupp Co:
* Gorman-Rupp Co - announced that it intends to transfer listing of its common stock to new york stock exchange from nyse market
* Gorman-Rupp - co's common stock, which will continue to trade under ticker symbol grc, is expected to commence trading on NYSE effective may 16, 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
PORT ARTHUR, Texas (AP) - A fire official says three children rescued from a burning apartment in Southeast Texas have died from their injuries.
Port Arthur Fire Marshal Paul Washburn tells KFDM television that firefighters arrived at the burning building a little after midnight Wednesday. First responders found the children and rushed them to a hospital where they were pronounced dead.
Washburn says the children were aged 2, 6 and 12.
Washburn tells The Associated Press the three children were the only ones inside the apartment when the fire broke out. He says their mother had taken another child to the hospital.
Washburn says they are investigating to determine the cause of the fire.
April 28 Niraku GC Holdings Inc
* It is expected consolidated profit after tax of group for year ended 31 March 2017 will substantially increase
* Expected results due to reduction in finance costs and administrative expenses attributable to cost saving activities Source text for Eikon: [bit.ly/2oF27yj] Further company coverage:
April 3 CSP International Fashion Group SpA :
* Said on Saturday that it reached a collective redundancy agreement for about 75 employees in the factory in Ceresara
* Estimates non recurring costs for the restructuring for FY 2017 of 550,000 euros ($586,850.00)
Source text: www.1info.it
Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9372 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
The Honolulu Fire Department is investigating a fire that damaged a warehouse in Waianae early today.
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The Honolulu Fire Department is investigating a fire that damaged a warehouse in Waianae early today.
Shortly before 2:20 a.m., nine units with firefighters responded to the fire at the 87-800 block of Apana Road. The blaze was brought under control at 2:51 a.m. and extinguished at 4:07 a.m.
Emergency Medical Services said two people — a 54-year-old man and 55-year-old woman — who reportedly live next to the structure — were treated at the scene for smoke inhalation. Both were in stable condition and refused transport to a hospital.
Honolulu Fire Spokesman Capt. Scot Seguirant said the cause of the fire is under investigation.
Way back in 1966-after two unsuccessful attempts to beat Ferrari at its own game-the Ford Motor Company scored an impressive win at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Last June, the Blue Oval returned to La Sarthe for a repeat performance, finishing first and third in class .
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SAN FRANCISCO — The Pac-12 has hired Mark Shuken, the former CEO of DirecTV Sports Networks, to be president of the conference's cable networks.
Shuken, who has also run sports networks for Time Warner Cable, Liberty Media and Fox Sports, will join the Pac-12 Network on Sept. 6. He replaces Lydia Murphy-Stephans, who stepped down in June.
Unlike the Big Ten and Southeastern Conference, the Pac-12 has sole ownership of its network. The 5-year-old network has not produced revenue for its schools at the same rates as the Big Ten's and SEC's, but it is profitable, according to conference officials. The network produces about 850 live sporting events each year.
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■Barbara Dixon, a Scranton School Board candidate, will host a campaign party Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. at Joyce’s Cafe, 2734 Birney Ave., Scranton. Admission is a $10 donation.
■ Wayne County voters can meet the candidates for county judge Sunday, April 30, at 11 a.m. at the Bethany Public Library. The library, at 8 Court St., Bethany, will host the event featuring the judge candidates, District Attorney Janine Edwards and former Assistant District Attorney Pamela Wilson. Admission is free.
In this April 5, 2017 photo, people walk on El Conde street in the Colonial Zone of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Santo Domingo, Latin America's oldest colonial city is aiming for a rebound, pouring millions into renovating centuries-old buildings in hopes of getting more of the Dominican Republic's five million tourists a year to spend more time in Santo Domingo's historic center.
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A climate science report leaked to the New York Times this past week presents some unsettling warnings, both about our changing weather and our current political climate. That report is part of the fourth National Climate Assessment. These assessments are intended to provide guidance to lawmakers and officials – from federal to local.
Jerry Melillo was one of the editors of the last National Climate Assessment in 2014. He is a distinguished scientist and director emeritus of the Ecosystems Center at the Marine Biological Laboratory here in Woods Hole.
He told Living Lab Radio how the science and politics of climate change has shifted in the past few years, and where the National Climate Assessment is headed.
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Fired employee makes threats. On Feb. 2, Denver police responded to Colorado Premium, 5140 Race St. , after a fired employee threatened to "slice" members of the staff.
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British motorists have revealed what they believe to be the biggest irritations of modern day driving in a new study.
From the technology obsessed selfie takers to middle lane hoggers, there are an abundance of bad habits that can cause irritation on the roads in the UK.
Topping the list of was tailgating with 57 per cent of British drivers claiming it is the biggest annoyance.
Aggressive driving came in at a close second (55 per cent) and failing to indicate was voted as the third biggest irritation.
CHICAGO (AP) — Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Eric Thames has tied a franchise record by homering in five straight games.
The former Korean baseball star hit a solo shot off Chicago Cubs right-hander John Lackey in the third inning Monday night. Thames' streak ties him with Jeromy Burnitz in August 1997 for the franchise mark.
Thames has seven homers in 14 games this year and six over his past five games.
"Stuff like that just happens," Thames said after homering Sunday against Cincinnati. "You can't control it. When I hit it, I was like, 'Did I just hit another one? Oh, man. OK.'"
The 30-year-old returned to the majors this season after hitting 124 homers over three years in the Korean major leagues.
Thames has gotten a hit in all 11 of his starts and has a 10-game hitting streak with Milwaukee.
Prior to this year, Thames last played in the majors in 2012 with Seattle and Toronto.
The record for consecutive games with a homer is eight, achieved by Ken Griffey Jr., Don Mattingly and Dale Long.
Police in Florida say an angry dog sent three people to the hospital after one tried to put a sweater on it.
Tampa police say the pit bull mix named Scarface bit a 52-year-old woman who was trying to dress him Friday and her husband was attacked while trying to pull the dog off of her. Police say the couple's 22-year-old son was attacked while trying to stop the dog by stabbing it in the neck and head.
The three people escaped the house and left the dog in the backyard.
Police say animal control officers shot it with a tranquilizer gun, but it managed to get back into the house where there were two children present. Police used a bean bag gun and stun gun on the animal before catching it.
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A Derbyshire police dog helped officers track down a 'suicidal' missing woman.
Police dog Tally helped officers narrow down the search to a particular area where the woman was located.
Picture of Tally from @DerbysDogPolice on Twitter.
The woman is now safe and is receiving medical help, Derbyshire police said.
New Mexico Living announced the 2017 winner of the BAC Enterprises roof giveaway. Congratulations to Jose Isidro Miera.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Zynerba Pharmaceuticals Inc
* Zynerba Pharmaceuticals announces that results from phase 2 stop trial support continued development of ZYN002 in osteoarthritis
* Study did not meet its primary endpoint​
* Says ‍trend toward statistical significance was observed in other secondary endpoints​
* Statistically significant results were achieved for a number of secondary endpoints in trial​
* Says ‍statistically significant results were achieved for a number of secondary endpoints​
* Top line data from ZYN002 in its exploratory phase 2 FAB-C​ study are expected by end of September 2017
* In study, ‍ZYN002 shown to be very well tolerated & safety profile was consistent with previously released data from trials​
* Twelve (5.6%) patients that discontinued due to adverse events on ZYN002 and 8 (7.5%) that discontinued due to adverse events on placebo​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
This baby hamster has enough cheeks to go around. Seriously, look at the size of those cheeks. You could fit so much in there. The possibilities are endless.
Right now, the little ham seems thrilled stuffing his face with pink wafer cookies. You deserve it, baby hamster.
The portion of 13th Street in Columbus from 5th Avenue to 13th Avenue will be closed for two weeks to see if the slower traffic and pedestrian/bicycling areas should be made permanent. Take a ride along the impacted street.
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Kentucky's Junior Senator Rand Paul, of Bowling Green, gave a first person - he was in a batting cage at the time of the tragedy - interview on NBC news, this morning, which can be seen at this link: Rand Paul on Scalise Shooting: Capitol Police Prevented 'Massacre' in Virginia Printable: this page is now automatically formatted for printing.
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May 2 Hrb Floriculture Ltd
* Says received resignation letter from Puneet Parwal, whole time director and CFO Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Keith Chegwin, the veteran TV presenter, has died at the age of 60 following a long illness.
The star, best known for hosting children's game show Cheggers Play Pop, died at home after battling a progressive lung condition.
Chegwin - known as Cheggers - started his career as an actor, but became a household name as a TV presenter of shows including Multi-Coloured Swap Shop and Saturday Superstore.
He had made no secret of his battle with alcoholism, but staged a comeback in recent years when he was a regular on reality TV.
Announcing his death on Monday, Chegwin's family said in a statement: "We are heartbroken to share the news that Keith Chegwin sadly passed away following a long-term battle with a progressive lung condition, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, which rapidly worsened towards the end of this year."
Leslie Puckett Combs of Nicholasville can't find her pet peacock, Omlet, He's been missing since the morning of May 26. Photo courtesy of Leslie Puckett Combs
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Lois and Ernie have coffee together but Nicole arrives and the women get into a fight.
Four Indian priests accused of rape, blackmail
NEW DELHI: Indian police said Tuesday they are investigating four Christian priests for allegedly raping and blackmailing a woman in a cycle of abuse and threats lasting almost 20 years. The woman told police that her ordeal began while still a minor in the 1990s when an Orthodox priest at a church in the southern state of Kerala forced her into sex. She confessed to a second priest, who allegedly blackmailed her into having sex with him. A further two two priests also threatened her and forced her into sex, the woman, who has not been named, told investigators. “We filed a case on Monday based on her complaint. We have now started our investigation,” local police official S. Sreejith told AFP. Her alleged suffering only came to light after an audio clip of her husband complaining to a church official went viral on social media, media reports said. The Christan community in India, as elsewhere around the world, has been rocked by sexual abuse allegations.
He had a shopping bag in his hand and was minding his own business when Steve "Stevie Steve" Stephens approached him. After a few inane words, Stephens shot and killed Mr. Goodwin.
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Tom Arnold, actor and ex-husband of Roseanne Barr, speaks to CNN's Anderson Cooper about her racist tweet that led to her sitcom's cancellation on ABC.
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — The Class A Tampa Yankees have been renamed the Tampa Tarpons.
New York's farm team in the Class A Florida State League announced the change Monday,
A Tampa Tarpons played in the FSL from 1957-88, then moved and became the Sarasota White Sox. The Tarpons were affiliated with Philadelphia from 1957-60, Cincinnati from 1961-87 and the White Sox in 1988.
Tampa's principal colours will be Legends navy, Tarpon silver and Gulf blue.
FILE PHOTO: Shipping containers are loaded onto trucks at Dayaowan port of Dalian, Liaoning province June 10, 2012. REUTERS/Stringer
BEIJING China's cabinet has approved the establishment of seven new free trade zones, China's commerce ministry said on Friday.
The new free trade zones will be in Liaoning, Zhejiang, Henan, Hubei, Chongqing, Sichuan and Shaanxi, a document issued ahead of a press conference in Beijing showed.
China's seven new free trade zones will ease investment and promote free trade in commodities, especially in oil products, it said.
China will also further explore reform of state-owned firms in the new free trade zones, it added.
(Reporting by Beijing Monitoring Desk)
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A SUNSHINE Coast man charged with sex offences from more than 25 years ago has faced court for the first time.
The 59-year-old man, who can not be named for legal reasons, stood quietly at the bar table with his hands clasped in front of him as lawyer Chelsea Emery requested his matters be adjourned for seven weeks.
He was charged in July over alleged historic sex offences from Hinchinbrook Island, off northern Queensland, in 1991.
The man has been accused of attempted rape, indecent assault, indecently exposing himself to a child under 16 years old, and the indecent treatment of children under 16, as well as two counts of unlawful penetration.
His bail was extended until his matters are due to return to court for committal mention on October 6.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on a bill before Congress to requires governing bodies for amateur athletics to promptly report abuse claims to law enforcement (all times local):
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The House has followed up on the sex abuse scandal involving sports doctor Larry Nassar by passing legislation that requires governing bodies for amateur athletics to promptly report abuse claims to law enforcement.
Nassar was sentenced last week to up to 175 years in prison for sexually abusing more than 150 women and girls over 25 years.
The sentencing sparked new calls from lawmakers to complete action on legislation that had already received widespread support in both chambers of Congress.
The House took up the Senate version of the bill to speed up its passage, approving it Monday by a vote of 406-3. Because of a change in the bill, it now goes back to the Senate for approval before heading to President Donald Trump for his signature.
A 40-yard dash between Andrew “Beef” Johnston and Boo Weekley probably won’t ever be topped in terms of comedy, but there’s still plenty more fun to be had.
In the latest Boo vs. Beef segment, the pair decided to try imitating each other’s accents. Predictably, it was funny stuff. Personally, though, we disagree with Weekley being claimed the victor, as it seemed Johnston did the better job.
Regardless, enjoy…
Jeremy Meeks went from a trending topic to a working model.
And now the man who was dubbed #FelonBae and “Hot Felon” has made his debut on a New York Fashion Week runway.
Meeks found fame in June 2014, after his mugshot following an arrest on weapons charges went viral on the Stockton, California, police Facebook page.
The attention led to him not only becoming a social media star, but also getting signed by a management company and launching his modeling career.
He’s now cracked the world of high fashion by walking in the Philipp Plein show during NYFW, strutting his stuff before a collection of fashion insiders and an assortment of celebs which included Madonna and Kylie Jenner.
The blue eyed, tattooed model appears to be using his time in the Big Apple to make some serious fashion industry connections.
Meeks posted a photo of himself with former editor-in-chief of Vogue Paris, Carine Roitfeld on his official Instagram page.
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Saturday & Sunday, April 22-23, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Rainbow Fleece Farm was established in 1978. Beginning in 1980, our spring shearing brought appreciative spinners to the farm to meet the sheep and choose a fleece. Now most of the sheep will be shorn prior to show day, but we will reserve some to be shorn at the event. Shearing demonstrations at noon, 1:00 p.m., and 2:00 p.m. each day.
Joining us are area fiber guilds demonstrating carding, spinning, knitting, weaving, felting… on Saturday, the Marshall Spinners Guild will be with us. On Sunday the Bishop Hill Fiber Arts Guild from western Illinois will be spinning on the wheel and with the hand spindle. You are invited to bring a wheel, knitting project and join in.
NEEDLEFELTING anyone? We’ll have our “hands on” session… learn the basics both days! Felting needles, foam and fiber available.
Authorities in the central Mexican state of San Luis Potosi say they have found the body of a journalist abducted a day earlier by armed men.
State prosecutor's office spokesman Ivan Ojeda says the body of photographer Edgar Daniel Esqueda Castro was found Friday near a San Luis Potosi airport.
On Thursday, the prosecutor's office denied that its agents had taken Esqueda from his home. The armed men were allegedly dressed as police.
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Ojeda said that the office is pursuing multiple lines of investigation.
The New York-based Committee to Protect Journalists says that the freelance journalist covered crime and society, contributing to local news sites Metropoli San Luis and Vox Populi.
At least eight journalists had already been killed this year in Mexico.
Kwara: We’ve lost 74 people to strange illness, community leader insists
Success Nwogu, Ilorin The Jawuro Fulani of Oro-Ago land in the Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, Alhaji Umaru Sori, on Sunday said no fewer than 74 people in the 15 Fulani settlements of the town had died of a strange illness. The PUNCH had last Friday broken the story of the strange illness, […] Read Full Story
In what they're calling "Cop Pool Karaoke," Officers Stephen McNulty and Kim Tavares discuss the upcoming Fourth of July holiday on the video before belting out a stirring rendition of "God Bless America."
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If you need something to curb your Stranger Things addiction until season three, the folks at Bad Lip Reading have you covered. The popular YouTube channel just released its own rendition of the Netflix series, and it's not-so-surprisingly hysterical. In the 18-minute video, the character's voices are dubbed over to speak gibberish according to a totally revamped plot line that features Will and his friends rehearsing for a talent show and Chief Hopper and Joyce Beyers arguing over musical preferences. The wildly random compilation really just speaks for itself, so watch it above and get ready for your daily dose of chuckles.
SEOUL Shares of tech giant Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (005930.KS) opened up 0.2 percent at 2,094,000 won ($1,885.87) on Thursday following the launch of its Galaxy S8 flagship smartphone.
The long-awaited S8 is the company's first new premium phone since its September withdrawal of all Galaxy Note 7 devices due to fire-prone batteries.
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The Worth County EMA had several meetings with different agencies on Friday to get more information on the storm heading to the area, and how much rainfall is expected.
No injuries were reported in a collision involving a Cowlitz County plow truck and a pickup. This crash happened at about 1:45 yesterday afternoon, in the 4800 block of Green Mountain Road, near Kalama. The roadway was completely blocked by the collision, and it took some extra time for the response, as the tow truck driver actually had to stop and chain up before he could get up and get the rigs pulled out. No citations have been reported as of yet.
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EU foreign affairs chief Federica Mogherini told Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to expect EU states to follow the US in moving embassies to Jerusalem. "The PM mentioned a few times he expected other countries to follow president Trump's decision ... he can keep his expectations for others, but from the European Union member states' side, this move will not come," she said on Monday after a two-hour meeting.
In this new Daytime Tri-cities segment Chris wants to show off some little known locations in the area or “Hidden Gems”. This week he headed up Beech Mountain to Fred’s General Mercantile to speak with owner Fred Pfohl about this unique mountain store!
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President Edgar Lungu has appointed Patriotic Front PF deputy spokesperson Frank Bwalya as Zambia’s High Commissioner to Australia.
President Lungu has congratulated the former priest on his appointment to the diplomatic mission.
And President Lungu says that the appointments into Foreign Service are a preserve of the president.
He says that he is therefore, greatly concerned that there is a perception that when one has been appointed into Foreign Service, they will be there permanently.
Mr. Lungu says that those serving in Foreign Service, once their tour of duty has come to an end, will be recalled and either redeployed locally or abroad.
The head of state was speaking on Friday morning when he swore in Mr. Bwalya
× Carjacker uses AK-47 to steal truck in KC, then crashes it trying to escape capture
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A man was taken into custody after crashing a truck he’s suspected of carjacking with an AK-47.
The carjacker took the truck at Independence and Bales Monday afternoon, then fled from police to I-70 and Central.
There were no initial reports of injuries.
Over the weekend at Coachella music festival one individual decided to steal about 100 phones, but completely forgot that people can track those things now.
Police arrested New York resident Reinaldo De Jesus Henao on Friday after several people couldn’t find their phones and wisely activated the “Find My Phone” feature, which pointed them to a guy walking around with a backpack, according to the Indio Police Department.
Police took Henao to a correctional center where he was charged with grand theft and possession of stolen property, but he walked out after putting up the $10,000 required to bail him out.
BARCELONA, Spain — David Goffin saved a match point to defeat Marcel Granollers of Spain 4-6, 7-6 (2), 6-2 Tuesday in the second round of the Barcelona Open.
Goffin was down 5-1 in the second set before recovering to reach the third round for the second consecutive year in Barcelona.
The fourth-seeded Belgian will play either Leonardo Mayer of Argentina or Karen Khachanov of Russia.
Ecuador Open champion Roberto Carballes Baena of Spain defeated Andreas Haider-Maurer of Austria 6-2, 6-4 to set up a second-round encounter with 10-time champion Rafael Nadal.
Sixth-seeded Novak Djokovic will play his second-round match against Slovak Martin Klizan, who defeated Argentine Federico Delbonis 6-3, 6-7 (5), 6-4.
Tour veteran Feliciano Lopez of Spain defeated Dusan Lajovic of Serbia 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 in a second-round match, while Malek Jaziri of Tunisia beat American Ernesto Escobedo 6-4, 6-3.
Police officers searching for missing RAF airman Corrie McKeague at a landfill site are set to conclude their search this week.
It is thought Corrie, 23, who vanished following a night out in Bury St Edmunds on September 23, 2016, climbed into a waste bin and was taken away by a bin lorry.
Police officers have been searching conducting a second search at a landfill site at Milton, Cambridgeshire, since October, after another search earlier this year.
Today, Suffolk Police confirmed the search would come to an end early this week.
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — The Appalachian Regional Commission says additional funding of nearly $16 million will help diversify economies in coal-mining communities in seven states.
The commission announced Wednesday the funding for 18 projects in Alabama, Kentucky, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and West Virginia that would create or retain more than 1,700 jobs.
The funding comes from a job-creation organization involving multiple federal agencies, including the U.S. Commerce and Labor departments and the commission.
In a news release, ARC federal co-chair Earl Gohl called the awards “a blueprint for new jobs, fresh opportunities, and a robust economic future for Appalachia.”
ARC, which President Donald Trump has proposed eliminating, has invested more than $92 million over the past year to diversify the economies in 250 counties in 11 states. The commission says Appalachia lost 33,500 coal mining jobs between 2011 and 2016.
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WWII veteran, 99, visits Illinois on 50-state capital tour
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A 99-year-old World War II veteran visited the Illinois Statehouse on a tour to publicize his dwindling generation.
Sidney Walton was in Springfield Tuesday on his "National No Regrets Tour" to visit all 50 state capitals. He plans to culminate the journey on Feb. 11, 2019 with a White House tour on his 100th birthday.
Walton and son Paul began in April. Walton wants to make up for a missed chance to meet some of the last surviving Civil War veterans in New York in 1941, the year he joined the army. He wants people to meet World War II veterans while they can.
Walton visited Gov. Bruce Rauner and had lunch in the newly renovated Governor's Mansion . He visited the Lincoln Tomb and the Oak Ridge Cemetery war memorials .
The Burn singer is most likely been subject to a verbal thrashing by his wife Grace Miguel after he uploaded a completely naked snap of her to Instagram. Usher celebrated the new year in the Bahamas with wife Grace, and enjoyed a romantic bath with his missus on the final day of 2016.
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Iowa State quarterback Jacob Park will not play against No. 3 Oklahoma on Saturday for undisclosed medical reasons.
The school announced Friday that Park is taking a leave from the team to work through personal health issues. He remains a member of the squad.
Iowa State coach Matt Campbell is not certain of a timeline for Park's return, and said he cannot discuss issue. Campbell said Iowa State is focused on "supporting one another in difficult times."
Park has completed 62 percent of his passes and has nine touchdown passes and five interceptions this season.
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The official results for Homer’s local election are in. Caroline Venuti and Rachel Lord will be the newest additions to the Homer City Council. Both won by a landslide, each with 66 percent of the vote.
Lord and Venuti held 64 percent of the vote going into Friday, and Sarah Vance was in third. Vance came away with about 430 votes, 27 percent of the vote.
The city council is set to certify the results at its regular meeting on Monday. Venuti and Lord will both be sworn in during the meeting, and they are scheduled to take their seats on Oct. 30.
They are replacing current council members David Lewis and Catriona Reynolds.
Homer voters also overwhelming approved Proposition 1. The measure allows the city to use Homer Accelerated Roads and Trail, or HART, funds to pay for road maintenance. It’s expected to fill half of a looming $1.2 million budget gap in 2019.
Voter turnout was also high at 37 percent. Homer’s average turnout for regular elections is around 25 percent.
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Two high-ranking OPP officers, including the head of the OPP detachment in Wiarton, have been charged with breach of trust and obstructing justice.
The OPP’s professional standards branch announced the charges Wednesday, saying they stem from an April 2011 collision between off-road vehicles in Cape Croker.
According to an OPP news release, the officers facing the charges are Staff Sgt. Wayne Thompson and Acting Staff Sgt. Kevin Muir.
Thompson is the detachment commander of the Bruce Peninsula OPP and has been with the organization for 29 years, while Muir is the operations manager for the Grey County OPP and has been an OPP officer for 17 years.
Both officers were off-duty at the time of the crash, police said, and both have been suspended from their duties with pay.
POLICE have released CCTV footage of a man they believe can help them with their investigation into a car robbery in Ballajura last week.
On March 12 just after midday a woman in her fifties parked her car outside a supermarket on Illawarra Crescent North and Alexander Drive.
When she got out of her car a man approached her and demanded her keys.
She refused and during the struggle he pushed her to the ground before fleeing in her blue 2007 model BMW E90i.
The stolen BMW was found in Middle Swan later that day.
Police wish to speak to the man in the above video who they believe can assist them with their investigation into the robbery.
He is believed to be in his early thirties, fair skinned,about 183cms tall, with a slim build, clean shaven and dark brown hair.
He was wearing a dark coloured polo t-shirt, shorts, shoes, a light coloured baseball cap and sunglasses.
Anyone with information on the robbery can call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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The great Red Grange developed his legs by carrying blocks of ice up the stairs in Wheaton. The powerful Barkley has built his base by squatting 600 pounds. His spectacular 194-yard rushing day in the Rose Bowl got the nation's attention.
× Wintrust Business Lunch 4/17/17: Smart Cities, Weddings, and Unfriending
Would you live in a smart city? Well, Chicago might see an opportunity soon. Steve talked with the guys from Chicago Inno (Jim Dalke and Will Flanagan) about the details of creating a smart city in Bronzeville – just one of the stories in the tech community of Chicago. Ivy Jacobson (Planning Editor at The Knot) shared with Steve the expensive reality of the costs of throwing a wedding today, and Randi Shaffer (Digital News Editor at The Chicago Tribune) told Steve why liberals are more likely to unfriend you on social media.
The world's best teacher is at it again in another season filled with action! In the latest action packed clip from FUNimation, Karasuma takes on the Reaper while Korosensei watches from afar. Only one person is going to make it out of the fight!Check out the action packed clip below and don't forget to pick up Season 2 Part 1 on Blu-Ray, Digital and DVD on February 21st!
In Australia, not only do cyclists have to concern themselves with speeding cars, but also with springing roos.
Out enjoying some fresh air, a cyclist's Australia Day came to a crashing halt after a speeding kangaroo decided to use the biker's body as a speed bump. Thankfully the rider is okay, folks, but let this be a warning for the next time you're out and about.
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Ellsbury is out of the lineup Monday against the Mets, Pete Caldera of The Record reports.
Though the Yankees recently swapped one regular (Aaron Hicks) from the disabled list for another (Clint Frazier), it appears it won't be enough to keep Ellsbury in the lineup as frequently as he had been while Hicks was sidelined. Ellsbury has hit just .164 since the All-Star break and may have to settle for only a few starts per week while the Yankees turn to a number of options to fill the open void at designated hitter created by Matt Holliday's (back) placement on the DL.
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2017 is really starting off with a bang because the eternal hottie and the man of my dreams aka Aditya Roy Kapur is finally on Facebook! His fans have been waiting for years to see him on some form of social media and their wishes have finally come true. The actor will be online at 4pm for a live Facebook chat. So, tune in to ask him all of those questions you’ve been waiting to ask aka when will you marry me. LOL. I kid.
Anyway, looking forward to his posts! :)
March 28 Allied Architects Inc :
* Says it plans to split SNS platform GreenSnap operation business to set up a new wholly owned subsidiary in Tokyo named GreenSnap on March 31
* Says co resolves to sell the newly established subsidiary GreenSnap to an Osaka-based firm Daito Co Ltd which is mainly engaged in DIY creativity business, via stock swap, in mid-May
* Co will own about 10 percent stake in Daito Co Ltd after the transaction
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The career of Lane Johnson all started in the East Texas Pineywoods and come Sunday Johnson will take the biggest stage of his career at Superbowl LII.
Johnson is an All-Pro Lineman for the Eagles and will help his team take on the 5-time champion New England Patriots. Johnson played quarterback and safety in the small community of Groveton.
KTRE caught up with his former coach Kevin Parker just days before Lane takes the national stage.
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An arcade of flags whip in the wind, welcoming visitors to the Oceti Sakowin Camp, where thousands have come to protest an oil pipeline. Each banner represents one of the more than 300 Native American tribes that have flocked to North Dakota in what activists are calling the largest, most diverse tribal action in at least a century, perhaps ever.
In the midst of this historic gathering, a familiar storyline emerges between the U.S. government and the indigenous people who have seen treaties and promises broken repeatedly. Will their efforts and personal sacrifices stop the pipeline? As Donald Trump prepares to take office, many doubt any injunction on construction will stand.
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The Rs 66.5-billion Zee Entertainment Enterprises is on a roll. Last year, it dethroned Star to become India’s largest broadcaster by audience size on the back of its Hindi, Tamil and Marathi programming and the acquisition of Reliance’s Big TV.
The Rs 110-billion Star India has occupied the top position for about 15 years. Zee’s film business has finally hit a sweet spot, bringing in an estimated 10 per cent of its top line this year. Secret Superstar, which grossed Rs 90 million worldwide (a bulk of it in China), Qareeb Qareeb Single and Sairat are among the ...
FLOWOOD, Miss. (WJTV) — A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Monday morning for the Lakeland Drive Expansion Project.
The Lakeland Drive Expansion Project is expected to increase safety and efficiency along the corridor, as well as boost economic growth and development throughout Rankin County.
Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves, Central District Transportation Commissioner Dick Hall, and some other leaders were present.
The event was held at Lakeland Presbyterian Church on Lakeland Drive.
May 2 Aegion Corp:
* Aegion Corporation reports 2017 first quarter financial results
* Q1 adjusted Non-GAAP earnings per share $0.18
* Q1 earnings per share $0.17
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.18 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Contract backlog at March 31, 2017 was $712 million, 6 percent below contract backlog at March 31, 2016
* New orders increased in all three platforms during Q1'17 compared to Q1'16 by a total of 29 percent to $333 million
* Qtrly GAAP revenues for infrastructure solutions segment $128.9 million versus $125.8 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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WATFORD, Ont. -- Ontario NDP Leader Andrea Horwath had an unexpected campaign stop during her swing through southwestern Ontario on Wednesday -- a campaign bus breakdown.
Horwath's bus, dubbed the "Proletariat Chariot" by media riding on it for the campaign, experienced mechanical problems on Highway 402 near Watford, Ont.
The bus pulled over safely after a burning smell started to enter the cabin.
A faulty fanbelt was believed to be the problem.
"I'm going to check the engine," Horwath said, walking off the bus to assess the situation.
"Time for a .FanbeltChange4TheBetter," she tweeted a short time later.
Horwath's communications team said the breakdown was proof their campaign is "hot."
NEW YORK (AP) The average time of a nine-inning game in the major leagues increased 5 minutes to 3:05 during the first two weeks of the season.
The figure, calculated by Major League Baseball on Monday, included 171 nine-inning games and was matched to a comparable period at the start of last year.
Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred proposed speedup initiatives, such as a pitch clock and limits on trips to the pitcher’s mound, but the players’ association did not agree to them. Management kept its proposals alive and can unilaterally change those rules for the 2018 season.
Last year’s average for nine-inning games ended at exactly 3 hours, a 4-minute increase over 2015.
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"We are warning Israeli tourists in India of the possibility of imminent terrorist attacks against Western targets and tourists, particularly in the southwest of that country," the warning read. Israel has warned tourists to stay away from India amid an alleged immediate threat on foreigners ahead of the New Year's Eve holiday.
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RNC responded to a home in Torbay Tuesday evening for a medical complaint, but ended up charging two brothers. But when they arrived, officers determined a man who was under a court order not to have contact with specified woman, was, in fact, in her company.
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A Baton Rouge man was arrested late Saturday after he drove through downtown in a vehicle outfitted with flashing lights he claimed the U.S. Department of Homeland Security had given him, police said. Kolby Dummons, 25, the driver of the Chevy Impala with flashing red and blue lights on its dashboard, raised the suspicions of a police officer patrolling on 3rd Street because he has long dreadlocks and "did not appear to be a law enforcement officer," according to a police report.
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If you use public transportation to get around New Orleans, here's what you need to know about the New Orleans Regional Transit Authority's plans for Tropical Storm Nate:
- All buses are operating on their normal schedules. Paratransit services will continue regularly scheduled pickups through 8 p.m. on Saturday evening. If sustained winds exceed 35 mph, or other conditions cause the roads to become impassable, RTA transit services will be discontinued.
- Beginning at 5:15 a.m. Saturday, all streetcars will be replaced with buses. The Riverfront streetcar will operate from 5:15 a.m. to 10 a.m., but will shut down after that.
- Ferry service will be determined by U.S. Coast Guard directives and weather conditions on the Mississippi River. The RTA expects service to be discontinued some time on Saturday.
Follow updates from the RTA at www.norta.com, on Twitter and Facebook, or by calling 504-248-3900.
[India], June 15 (ANI): Due to heavy rain in the past few days, the Nambul River and Imphal River breached the banks and overflowed near Sagolband Moirang Leirak, Kairang and Chabung Company, Mayang resulted in flooding houses.
The most severely affected area is the Mayang Imphal area and its neighbouring villages.
The retailing wall of the river at Chabung Company near Goddess Wangbren temple was also broken due to the situation.
Many areas in the vicinity of Uripok, Sagolband are also inundated by overflowing water from Nambul as are many parts of the city.
Meanwhile, Mumbai also faced heavy rain last night which has led to waterlogging in Ghatkopar and other areas. Heavy showers have lashed at the Borivali, Kandivali, Andheri, Bandra, Dadar, Worli, Parel and parts of south Mumbai. According to reports, ten incoming flights were also diverted to other airports due to heavy rain. (ANI)
Aaron Fletcher and Tim Parkin used to lead the UK group the Bees (known as Band Of Bees stateside), but they haven’t released an album under that name in almost 8 years. But they have rechristened themselves as 77:78, and they’ve recently announced that they’ll release the project’s debut album later this summer. That album is called Jellies, and “Love Said (Let’s Go)” is the first song we’re hearing from it. The track was originally put out on a limited-edition 7″, but its wide release comes attached to a kaleidoscopic visual that matches the song’s mood well. Listen to it below.
TRACKLIST:
01 “If I’m Anything”
02 “Compass Pass”
03 “Love Said (Let’s Go)”
04 “Pour It Out”
05 “Papers”
06 “Copper Nail”
07 “E.S.T.W.D.”
08 “Chilli”
09 “Shepherd’s Song”
10 “The Wagon”
Jellies is out 7/6 via Heavenly Recordings.
Authorities said she allegedly hit one of the officers before video showed an officer punching her twice in the head.
Security camera images show a man stuffing two large bottles of rum under his jacket. The store is warning other merchants to watch out for the suspect.
PanARMENIAN.Net – Armenian prime minister Serzh Sargsyan on Monday, April 23 resigned from his post after tens of thousands of demonstrators paralyzed traffic across the country for more than 10 days to protest against his premiership.
Opposition leader from Yelk bloc, founder and head of Civil Contract party Nikol Pashinyan led the campaign #RejectSerzh against the former president’s appointment as prime minister․
Sargsyan and Pashinyan met on Sunday with the former rejecting demands to step down, as riot police and demonstrators clashed in the capital. Nearly 200 protesters were also detained.
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Saanich Police report that a pedestrian has been struck at Quadra and Inverness.
It happened at 6:45 p.m. in the 3300-block of Quadra just north of Tolmie Avenue.
“The collision occurred between marked crosswalks, its unsure how our injured party came to be in the laneway of this vehicle,” said Sgt. Jon Zelinski of Saanich Police.
“that’s something we’re investigating but at this point we’re not of the opinion the driver did anything untoward.”
A Saanich Police Crash analyst is on scene and Quadra remains closed between Inverness and Cook.
The male victim was taken to Victoria General Hospital.
Police say he has regained consciousness.
(Reuters) - Storm Gert has strengthened into the second hurricane of the 2017 Atlantic season, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said on Monday.
The hurricane, now located about 445 miles (720 km) west of Bermuda with maximum sustained winds of 75 miles per hour (120 km/h), is moving toward the north at about 8 miles per hour (13 km/h) at present, the NHC said.
"Swells generated by Gert will spread northward along the east coast of the United States from North Carolina northward to Long Island during the next couple of days," it added.
(Reporting by Arpan Varghese in Bengaluru)
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows:
ABC’s “This Week” — Reps. Seth Moulton, D-Mass., and Scott Taylor, R-Va.
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NBC’s “Meet the Press” — Rep. Steve Scalise, R-La.; White House budget director Mick Mulvaney; Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif.
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CBS’ “Face the Nation” — Feinstein; Wayne LaPierre, executive vice president and CEO of the National Rifle Association.
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CNN’s “State of the Union” — Sens. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., and Ron Johnson, R-Wis.
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“Fox News Sunday” — Steve Wynn, Wynn Resorts CEO; Erich Pratt, executive director of Gun Owners of America.
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NEW YORK — Fifth Harmony is going on "hiatus."
The girl group announced Monday on Twitter that Ally Brooke, Normani Kordei, Dinah Jane and Lauren Jauregui will pursue "solo endeavours ." The group says the break will allow them "to gain new experiences, strengths and perspectives that we can bring back to our Fifth Harmony family."
The group says it will perform remaining 2018 shows.
Camila Cabello left the group in 2016.
The singers auditioned as solo artists on "The X Factor" in 2012, but they were formed into a group and finished third in the competition.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Troubled doorstep lender Provident Financial has appointed acting chairman Malcolm Le ‎May as its CEO with immediate effect, the company said on Friday.
Le ‎May, who was appointed to Provident’s board in 2014, fills a position that has been open since August, when a second profit warning in quick succession prompted the departure of CEO Peter Crook and suspension of its dividend.
The British sub-prime lender has been hit by unresolved problems at its door-to-door lending business, with the group’s woes compounded by investigations by Britain’s financial watchdog into two of its units. ($1 = 0.7014 pounds)
That is just what it is. We may, as a society and as a Church, want to change it into something else, and we are at liberty to do so. But have the implications of doing so been properly considered? I don’t think they have.
A measure of the paucity of the debate so far is that supporters of gay marriage have been allowed to pretend that all we’re doing at a church wedding is celebrating the commitment of two people who love each other. That’s not true. Yes, love is the fuel that drives the engine of marriage, but marriage itself is doing and representing other spiritual and societal things (see above).
Were it just about two people loving each other, then there is an inescapable logic to the idea that a mother and son or brother and sister should be allowed to marry each other, otherwise gay couples could legitimately be accused of pulling up the ladder to marriage from others in the way that they have accused heterosexual couples of doing to them.
A large group of protesters made up of fast food, home care and child care workers and organizers march down International Boulevard to the intersection of 98th Avenue and International Boulevard in Oakland, Calif., on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016. The protest was part of a national day of action to bring the minimum wage up to $15 per hour and was the first of two happening in the Bay Area on Tuesday.
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Police: 87-year-old woman shot outside her home dies
TUNBRIDGE, Vt. (AP) — Vermont State Police say an 87-year-old woman who was hit by what appeared to be a bullet outside her Tunbridge home has died at the hospital.
Edith Whitney, who was hospitalized on Saturday night and underwent emergency surgery, died Monday at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center.
Investigators say they have spoken with people who were shooting a firearm in Tunbridge around the time Whitney was hit.
Police say they recovered shell casings, a firearm and ammunition.
The investigation is ongoing, but the case appears to have been an accident.
Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., a member of the House Intelligence Committee, says there is concern among the intelligence community that Trump is "undermining" their work.
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Law enforcement talk while investigating outside the home of James T. Hodgkinson on Wednesday, June 14, 2017, in Belleville, Ill. Officials said Hodgkinson has been identified as the man who opened fire on Republican lawmakers at a congressional baseball practice Wednesday morning in Alexandria, Va. Jeff Roberson AP Photo
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NEW YORK — The next novel by "The Nightingale" author Kristin Hannah is another story of women's resilience.
St. Martin's Press told The Associated Press on Tuesday that "The Great Alone" is scheduled to come out Feb. 6, 2018. The book tells of a mother and daughter in the Alaskan wilderness. Hannah said in a statement that since visiting in the early 1980s she had been amazed by Alaskans' ability to endure such a "harsh and beautiful world."
With the biggest upset ever in the NCAA tournament, #16 seed UMBC beating #1 UVA, Little Ceaser’s is giving away a free lunch combo. They Tweeted out before the weekend, that if a 16 seed beats a one seed, they’d give everyone in the country a free lunch combo. That’s a personal deep dish pizza and a bottle of soda. That seemed like a safe bet. And, they lost the bet! But hey, we can get free lunch out of it!
Because "CRAZY HAPPENED" with a #16 beating a #1 (!!!!), everyone in America gets a free #LittleCaesars Lunch Combo on Monday, April 2nd. Congratulations & see our OFFICIAL RULES for more details: https://t.co/vHuy8315ee pic.twitter.com/8KGbskGFxt — Little Caesars (@littlecaesars) March 17, 2018
UPDATE 1-Thousands rally in Turkey after opposition lawmaker jailed
ANKARA, June 15 Several thousand people took to the streets of Turkey's two biggest cities on Thursday to protest against a 25-year prison sentence handed down to an opposition lawmaker on spying charges.
Investors like to track the number of new 52-week highs in the S&P 500 to measure the underlying breadth of the index. With the S&P making another new all-time high today, we looked to see how many individual stocks in the index also made new all-time highs today.
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South Korea logged a trade surplus for 60 months in a row in January, but the amount more than halved from the previous month, customs data showed Wednesday.
The country's trade surplus came to $2.81 billion last month, down sharply from a surplus of $6.76 billion tallied a month earlier, according to the data from the Korea Customs Service.
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The steep decline came as a rise in imports outpaced that of exports last month on rising oil prices.Exports rose 11.2 percent on-year to $40.3 billion in January, extending its winning streak to three months in a row, while imports soared 19.7 percent to $37.5 billion last month.Increasing overseas demand for Korean-made semiconductors and displays led the brisk exports, while imports of energy and facility equipment gained ground to a large extent.In particular, imports of crude oil shot up 59.1 percent in January from a year earlier as oil prices soared to $53.60 per barrel from $33.70 per barrel over the one-year period. (Yonhap)
Marvin Feld; funeral services were held out of town. In mourning at 3702 Gardenview Road (the home of his brother, Arthur Feld), Baltimore, MD 21208, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, with services at 7 p.m.
A tower at McCarran International Airport appears in this undated file photo. (File/FOX5)
There were slightly more travelers coming through McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas in last month compared to the same time in 2017.
Monthly data released Friday by the Clark County Department of Aviation show almost 4.3 million people flew into and out of the airport in March.
That's about 92,000 more people and the equivalent of a 2.2 percent increase.
About 91 percent of passengers last month were on domestic flights. About 7 percent of passengers were traveling on international flights.
The county reports about 10.6 million travelers have passed through the airport so far this year.
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The Veterans Treatment Court (VTC) just received a $975,000 funding boost from a three-year federal grant by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. The grant allows the program, which runs a special court docket for veterans involved in the criminal justice system, to increase its services by 25 percent, Congressmember Salud Carbajal wrote in his supporting letter. The project involves a partnership between courts, probation, counseling centers, vets groups, and UCSB, and works to help veterans escape alcohol and drug abuse, reduce psychiatric symptoms, and avoid repeated encounters with the justice system. “VTCs are critical to addressing any wrongdoing,” said Carbajal, “while ensuring that our veterans gain access to the care they need and are treated with the respect they deserve.”
WASHINGTON, April 28 The U.S. State Department has approved a possible sale to Israel of 76mm naval guns and technical support worth an estimated $440 million, a Pentagon agency said on Friday.
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency said in a statement it had notified Congress of the State Department decision to allow the possible sale of the 13 naval guns by DRS North America, a subsidiary of Italy's Leonardo SpA. (Reporting by Eric Walsh; Editing by Bernard Orr)
MAROA, Ill. (WAND) - A Mt. Zion High School senior won U.S. Representative Rodney Davis's art competition.
Gabriela Cicogna Santos art work will be on display at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.
Her piece, "The Colosseum" will be on display for one year.
More than 30 students submitted art for the competition.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Portland Fire and Rescue say a man died after a duplex caught fire in Southeast Portland.
KOIN reports the Monday night blaze happened at a duplex around 9 p.m. Authorities said the fire was under control within 10 minutes. A neighbor had started firefighting efforts with a garden hose before crews arrived. Another neighbor tried to rescue the man.
No cause has been determined yet.
BOSTON _ Jimmy Butler had 30 points and nine rebounds and the Chicago Bulls outlasted Boston 106-102 in Game 1 on Sunday on an emotional night for grieving Celtics star Isaiah Thomas. Playing a day after 22-year-old sister Chyna Thomas was killed in a car accident in their home state of Washington, Thomas led the top-seeded Celtics with 33 points and had six assists and five rebounds.
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The search for a school bus that was stolen in Hamilton last week is over.
Hamilton Police have recovered the stolen Attridge Bus,unoccupied . The BEAR Unit continues to investigate. Thanks to all who had eyes out their for us. #HamOnt pic.twitter.com/UGUtf7kkyk — Hamilton Police (@HamiltonPolice) December 11, 2017
Hamilton Police confirm that the Attridge bus, which was taken from a compound on Rennie Street on Friday, has been recovered, unoccupied.
Police add that their investigation continues.
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Police have said that the stolen bus was involved in several “incidents” throughout the city over the weekend.
At one point, the driver filled up at a local gas station and then left without paying.
WASHINGTON — RJ Cole scored 24 points with five rebounds and eight assists and Howard beat Florida A&M 83-80 in overtime on Saturday.
The Bison (7-17, 4-4 MEAC) led all of overtime and a Dalique Mingo layup and two free throws by Charles Williams helped them take an 80-74 edge. FAMU's Desmond Williams cut it to 82-80 from the line with 29 seconds to go but Justin Ravenel missed a 3-pointer in the final seconds.
Charles Williams added 22 points and five rebounds for the Bison who are on a four-game win streak. Mingo had 12 points and six rebounds.
After a back-and-forth first half, 3-pointers by Cole and Charles Williams gave Howard a 56-49 lead with 11:21 to go in regulation. FAMU fought back, outscoring the Bison 12-2 in the final 5:25, and a Desmond Williams layup tied the game 74-all. Cole, Charles Williams and Mingo missed four shots in the final 18 seconds, forcing the overtime.
Real Madrid are desperate to sign Hazard at the end of the season.
The Belgium international has been in stunning form for Chelsea, scoring 14 goals in 30 Premier League games.
The Blues are desperate to keep the 26-year-old amid interest from Zinedine Zidane's side.
However, Spanish outlet Don Balon claim Hazard has reached an agreement to join Real when the transfer window reopens.
A motorcycle crash closed a stretch of a major Glendale Street Saturday morning, according to the Glendale Police Department.
The crash occurred just after 4:30 a.m. near the area of 49th and Northern avenues.
According to police, the motorcyclist was traveling on 49th Ave and according to witness statements may have failed to stop at Northern Avenue where he was struck by a vehicle.
The motorcyclist was transported with non-life-threatening injuries.
Northern Avenue was closed from 43rd to 51st avenues but has since been reopened.
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OCEAN SPRINGS, Mississippi -- Apparently, burglarizing a business is exhausting.
Sunday morning, Ocean Springs police received a call from The Hideaway, a restaurant/bar in downtown Ocean Springs, reporting that someone had broken into the business overnight by breaking a window and climbing in.
When investigators reviewed the surveillance video, they discovered that the suspect helped himself to some liquor and beer -- and then took a nap before fleeing the business.
Further investigation led police to an apartment at 3230 Cumberland Rd. in Ocean Springs to speak with a potential suspect named Aaron Terrell Smith. When Smith answered the door, investigators immediately realized Smith had the same tattoos in the same locations as the suspect seen in the surveillance video.
The 26-year-old Smith was taken into custody, charged with commercial burglary, and later gave a full confession at the Ocean Springs Police Department. He remains in the Ocean Springs Municipal Jail under a $30,000 bond.
Brazil´s Caio replaces injured Silva
Rodrigo Caio has received a late call-up ahead of Brazil's final 2018 World Cup qualifier with Chile, replacing Thiago Silva.
The 24-year-old Sao Paulo defender joined the squad in their Friday training session, after tests confirmed a right thigh muscle injury for Silva, sustained in the Selecao's 0-0 draw with Bolivia on Thursday.
In an otherwise chaotic finish to CONMEBOL's qualification cycle, Brazil have already secured a place in Russia next year, leading second-placed Uruguay by 10 points.
Despite his side having already qualified, Brazil coach Tite named a full-strength starting XI in La Paz.
On the other hand, Chile need a win in Sao Paulo, with only two points separating them and seventh-placed Paraguay.
A scary moment at the South Utica Fastrac Tuesday could have been a lot worse.
According to UPD Lt. Bryan Coromato, an elderly woman accidentally stepped on the gas, driving into the front door of the convenience store.
GUILFORD, Conn. (WTNH)–The father of 15-year-old Ethan Song fought through unbridled anguish Friday night at a vigil in the boy’s memory.
“It is as dark an hour for us as we could be,” said Mike Song. “We are overwhelmed. We have been on our knees for 48-hours.”
Hundreds of friends and classmates attended the vigil on the Guilford Green.
The younger song was shot to death Wednesday afternoon at the home of another teen boy. The circumstances remain under investigation, but just for this moment, none of that was on the minds of those in attendance to mourn his loss.
“His smile and humor was contagious,” one friend said.
“He was adventurous and smart and kind of a dork,” said another boy.
They all braved bitter cold and unspeakable heartbreak to honor a young life loss too soon. And they coined a new phrase, “Song strong!”
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Residents across the East Midlands can expect a cloudy day with outbreaks of rain.
It will be mostly dry further east with brighter periods at times, although the rain edging east towards midnight.
Tonight the cloud and outbreaks of rain will gradually clear eastwards overnight, to become clearer by dawn with a few showers following from the west.
Tomorrow looks better, with sunny spells and scattered showers.
The KEY to getting through a dentist appointment is…
A new study found that it’ll calm you down and help you get through a dentist appointment if you pretend you’re lying on a lounge chair on the beach instead of sitting in a chair in the dentist’s office.
The researchers say that one day, dentists might even give you VR goggles to help you picture yourself on a beach.
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April 6 Beibu Gulf Tourism Corp Ltd :
* Says it jointly set up a tourism investment JV in Shandong, with a registered capital of 100 million yuan
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President Hage Geingob has personally intervened in the ongoing efforts to release Namibian truck drivers in Zambia.
This was confirmed by the Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) — A contractor working at a Pennsylvania newspaper who was pinned underneath a piece of machinery that was being removed from the pressroom has died.
The Lehigh County coroner says the man became trapped at The Morning Call in Allentown on Tuesday afternoon. Crews have been dismantling the printing press after the paper’s printing operations moved to Jersey City, New Jersey.
The coroner says the victim is a 32-year-old man from Cape Coral, Florida. His name wasn’t immediately released.
The Morning Call reports that newsroom workers heard a loud boom shortly after 5 p.m. The cause of the accident is under investigation.
Publisher and editor Robert York expressed “heartfelt sympathy” to the man’s family and says the company is cooperating with authorities. The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration has been notified of the contractor’s death.
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The idea of getting stitches can be intimidating if you’ve never had them. But they can be an important tool for helping our bodies heal. So Jackie Bender is learning more about what types of wounds might require stitches, and how doctors determine what materials to use to close a wound.
Get the latest news and sports information about the University of Northern Iowa Panthers sports teams, including football, basketball, volleyball, baseball and softball.
Get the latest news and sports information about the University of Northern Iowa Panthers sports teams, including football, basketball, volleyball, baseball and softball.
Waverly-Shell Rock senior Austin Yant is hopping on the Panther Train. The four-time state place winner tweeted on Monday that he had committed to head coach Doug Schwab and the UNI wrestling team.
Yant had reached the podium at state wrestling four times in his career. His final two seasons he finished as the class 3A runner-up at 132 pounds as a junior and took third place at 152 pounds this past season.
Yant will join former Waverly-Shell Rock teammate Bryce Steiert at UNI. Steiert qualified for the NCAA national tournament this past season.
Kilgore College has named 320 students to its fall 2016 dean’s list.
Students earning a 3.5 to 4.0 grade point average who are enrolled in at least 12 credit hours (excluding developmental classes) have been named to the list.The list of students can be found here:
The new owner of Formula One, Liberty Media, is planning an extreme overhaul of the sport which could see each of its Grand Prix become “the equivalent of the Super Bowl. ”
The Financial Times received word from a senior executive involved in F1 that the company wants each Grand Prix to be transformed into a week-long festival aimed at engaging spectators and attracting sponsors.
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De Haan only has two points in his last 12 games for the Islanders.
De Haan has played in every game for the Isles this season and even with this slump is still on pace to set a career high in assists. He's generally used as a second pair defender by the Isles but it's fair to wonder if the lack of a consistent partner is hurting his goal scoring as he has only lit the lamp once so far this year.
Times Observer photo The marijuana plants that were growing at the Warren Public Library after they were seized by police. The plants were transported to the department headquarters where they were measured and documented.
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PARIS Defeated French presidential election first-round candidate Jean-Luc Melenchon said on Friday he would not give any indication as to who his supporters should vote for in the May 7 runoff.
"Me, I will vote...but I am not going to tell you how," Melenchon said in a video message posted on youtube.com.
"You don't need me to know what you are going to do. I am not a guru, not a guide".
Just under 20 percent of people who cast a vote in the first round picked Melechon.
One poll on Friday by Odoxa showed that about 40 percent of those who voted for Melenchon in round one would vote for the centrist Emmanuel Macron, who is overall expected to win the second round with about 60 percent of the total vote.
Odoxa said his run-off rival, far-right leader Marine Le Pen would get 19 percent of the Melenchon first-round vote, while 41 percent of it would be abstentions, the poll said.
(Reporting by Cyril Camu; Writing by Maya Nikolaeva; Editing by Andrew Callus)
press release: East Side Progressives has invited the leading Candidates in the Democratic Party primary for Governor to participate in a forum to be held at La Follette High School, Room C-17 on January 28, 2018, from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm.
The public event will be moderated by State Assemblywoman Melissa Sargent. The participants will answer questions selected by the East Side Progressives planning committee with input from the community. Submissions of questions from the public can be sent to madisonprogressives.com.
Organized in 2008, the East Side Progressives (ESP) facilitates community conversations and action in support of progressive local, state and federal policies.
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British Prime Minister Theresa May called on Tuesday for an early election on June 8, saying the government had the right plan for negotiating the terms of Britain’s exit from the European Union and she needed political unity in London. Sterling rose against the dollar after May made the surprise announcement outside her Downing Street…
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The Florida Society of Clinical Oncology will host a Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer Luncheon, an event to educate the public about metastatic cancer, this Wednesday, February 15, at 11:00 a.m. on the 22 floor of the Capitol Building . The event will include treatment and care-focused presentations from various cancer specialists from the Mayo Clinic Florida, Florida Cancer Specialists, and Tallahassee Memorial Cancer Center, as well as a Q&A session.
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SCS Stahlschmidt eyes new production hall, staff
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The Hungarian subsidiary of German Bowden cable manufacturer SCS Stahlschmidt is planning to expand its plant with the addition of a 800 square-meter production hall at its base in Tatabánya, Managing Director István Tornyos told state news agency MTI.
SCS Stahlschmidt Cable Systems Hungary is planning to invest approximately HUF 500 million in increasing production and storage capacity at the plant in the coming two years. Additionally, the firm is looking to hire 30-40 new employees by the end of the year.
Currently the Hungarian subsidiary operates two production halls of 2,000 sqm each, working with a staff of 350.
Revenues rose 20% last year to HUF 3.7 bln, MTI reported. The Stahlschmidt group was acquired by financial investment company Peter Möhrle Holding in 2015.
A Bowden cable is a special type of flexible cable most commonly used to transmit mechanical force or energy by the movement of an inner cable relative to a hollow outer cable housing.
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Baltimore Orioles' Chris Davis (19) runs the bases after hitting a home run during the seventh inning of the team's baseball game against the New York Yankees on Saturday, June 10, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
CHICAGO (AP) -- The Baltimore Orioles placed slugging first baseman Chris Davis on the 10-day disabled list because of a strained right oblique on Wednesday.
Manager Buck Showalter said Davis had trouble sleeping Tuesday night and likely won't begin any treatment for a few days. Davis left Monday's loss to the Chicago White Sox after hitting a fly to right with the bases loaded in the third inning. He is batting .226 with 14 homers and 26 RBIs.
The Orioles also selected infielder David Washington's contract from Triple-A Norfolk and transferred outfielder Anthony Santander from the 10-day to the 60-day DL because of a strained right forearm.
Coffee and naps are two things that people usually don't pair together. But believe it or not, there is a school of thought that says drinking coffee and then taking a nap can, when done right, give people the boost they need to conquer the day.
Syndergaard (lat) has been throwing off flat ground recently and is nearing a return to mound work, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
Syndergaard remains without a timetable for his return as he continues to slowly make his was back from a lat injury that has kept him sidelined since the beginning of May. He has been able to throw off flat ground with no issues recently, so the next big step in his throwing program will be to return to a mound. While Thor has been progressing well in his rehab, the Mets likely won't rush him back, as they've clearly turned their focus towards 2018.
SEOUL (Reuters) - U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said on Friday there has been no change in U.S. policy protecting South Korea, in the face of missile and nuclear threats from the reclusive North, after a meeting with South Korean President Moon Jae-in.
In a press release distributed by South Korea's presidential office after the meeting, Mattis was also cited as saying North Korea's obsession with its weapons programs presented a threat to the United States as well as South Korea.
(Reporting by Christine Kim; editing by Nick Macfie)
Officials: Roosters trained for fighting to be euthanized
METHUEN, Mass. (AP) — Animal welfare officials say most of the hundreds of roosters seized from a suspected illegal cockfighting site will have to be euthanized.
The Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, which is housing the birds at its farm in Methuen, says the roosters are extremely aggressive and cannot be rehabilitated or retrained.
Northampton police seized about 400 birds from a farm in the city last Friday. About three-quarters of them are roosters bred for fighting.
Officials discovered signs of cockfighting during a barn inspection, including the birds, gloves used during fights and a bag of medication commonly used in cockfights. Cockfighting is illegal in all 50 states.
The farm's owner says he rented the space to another person and had never been inside.
There have been no arrests.
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Drug treatment is now covered for Indiana Medicaid recipients, but some enrolled in the Healthy Indiana Plan will now be subject to a work requirement.
Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb announced the federally approved changes Friday.
More than 400,000 poor people receive insurance through the Healthy Indiana Plan, or HIP, which is funded through former President Barack Obama’s signature health care law.
The new work requirement has a long list of exemptions and will apply to only about a quarter of those enrolled, including many who already work. Those without at least a part-time job will be required to participate in a state job training program to qualify.
Holcomb estimates that the drug treatment component will provide up to $80 million a year. Anyone on Medicaid is eligible, including HIP enrollees.
MOSCOW (Reuters) - A 63-year old local resident was killed and three other people were hospitalized after a car mounted a pavement and hit pedestrians in the World Cup host city of Sochi, police said on Wednesday.
Police told Reuters they were investigating the incident and that initial signs suggested the driver had fallen asleep at the wheel.
Russia is currently hosting the soccer World Cup in 11 host cities, including Sochi.
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Olivier Giroud scored an exquisite goal from an overhead back-heeled strike as Arsenal beat struggling Crystal Palace 2-0 on Sunday to rise to third in the English Premier League. Opportunities don't come often for the France forward since dropping down the pecking order.
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LONDON, June 15 (Reuters) - Britain will hold its state opening of parliament on June 21 when the government will set out its legislative agenda, the Press Association news agency quoted Andrea Leadsom, leader of the lower house of parliament, as saying on Thursday.
By setting the date for the beginning of parliament, when Queen Elizabeth will make a speech, the government looks confident that a deal with a small Northern Irish party to prop up British Prime Minister Theresa May will be agreed.
Reuters could not immediately confirm the report. (Reporting by Kate Holton; Writing by Elizabeth Piper; Editing by William Schomberg)
An Oregon State Trooper, gunned down by a fleeing domestic violence suspect on Christmas Day, is making a near miraculous recovery at a Portland area hospital. When first brought Trooper Nic Cederberg was reportedly right on the edge of death. But after three surgeries and lots of intensive care OSP Information Trooper Bill Fugate says Cederberg is now sitting up and talking with family and medical staff.
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Today's forecast calls for sunny skies and one special pregnancy announcement.
On this morning's Good Morning America, meteorologist Ginger Zee had some big news to share during one of her weather reports.
"This is the breaking news part. There's a lesser known visual phenomenon that's about to happen on our maps only for the next five months," she teased to viewers at home as the South West and South East portions of the country were highlighted. "These areas are going to have a shadow from my belly because I'm pregnant."
The entire audience began cheering as she approached her co-hosts who were equally as excited.
"Another baby! Another boy," Ginger added while revealing her due date is in February of 2018. "I feel good…five months left—[my belly is] gonna get big. That's why I had to tell everybody because it's already happening."
Andeavor Logistics (ANDV, ANDX) agrees to acquire Western Refining Logistics (NYSE:WNRL) for an enterprise value of $1.8B, including debt.
WNRL unitholders will receive 0.5233 ANDX units for each WNRL unit owned, valuing WNRL at $25.28/unit, a 6.4% premium, based on Friday's closing price.
Upon closing, ANDX will issue 78M common units to parent ANDV in exchange for the cancellation of incentive distribution rights.
ANDV, formerly Tesoro, recently closed a deal to buy Western Refining Inc., which included a non-controlling stake in WNRL.
ANDX says its entry into the Permian Basin positions it to capture additional organic growth opportunities, such as the Conan crude oil pipeline system announced last Friday with a ~$225M capital investment.
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EXETER, N.H. — A New Hampshire prep school principal who helped respond to allegations of sexual abuse against former staff members and students is leaving at the end of the year.
Phillips Exeter Academy Principal Lisa MacFarlane says in a letter sent to the school community on Friday she will be returning to the University of New Hampshire, where she worked for 28 years before taking over at Exeter in 2015.
MacFarlane was hired during accusations of past sexual misconduct and the mishandling of those cases at the school.
MacFarlane says in her letter Exeter was first to establish a director of student well-being and the school’s work to serve current students and alumni survivors is a model for other institutions.
MacFarlane is credited with modernizing the school’s campus.
Widely considered the largest and most prestigious silent film festival in North America, 21 feature films from nine countries will be represented at the Fest, with more than 40 musicians from around the world accompanying the various programs.
On Saturday, March 10th, the Temple of Fine Arts presented the 3rd session of its Kaleidoscope series. This series, the brainchild of their Head...
The Killers will headline the final day of Glasgow’s TRNSMT festival next year.
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The popular American band are the latest big name to be announced by the organisers, and will perform on Sunday 8 July.
They will be joined by Scottish band Franz Ferdinand and Chvrches who have also been announced to play on the final day of the festival which has been split over two weekends.
Stereophonics, The Script, James Bay, Kodaline, Jessie J, Liam Gallagher and Courteeners will all perform as part of the festival which has stepped into the void left by T in the Park.
However, next year’s music extravaganza will take place over five days. The first weekend runs from 29 June until 1 July and then on 6 July and 8 July.
The inaugural TRNSMT attracted around 120,000 to Glasgow to see the likes of Radiohead, Kasabian and Biffy Clyro.
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Car owners in Siberia could be forgiven for thinking a biblical plague had descended upon their city, after finding their vehicles soaked by blood-colored rain in a Norilsk parking lot.Photos of the phenomenon showed the parking lot and cars coated in brownish-red residue from the rain. But the owner was quick to reassure everyone there's no calamity in store for the city. According to him,Norilsk Nikel, the company that owns the Nadezhdinsk plant, said people had nothing to fear. A spokesperson for the company told TASS news agency that they conducted a probe and established the cause of the incident.the spokesperson said.The copper rain was apparently limited to the immediate area around the factory.
Ryan Phillippe and Joey King are showing their emotional side in exclusive new photos from their upcoming horror flick Wish Upon.
The film follows high schooler Clare Shannon as she deals with bullies, her hoarder father and the aftermath of her mother’s suicide.
Things quickly change when she discovers a mystical music box that promises to fulfill seven wishes. Even as Clare watches in horror as her wishes have deadly consequences, she’s desperate to hold onto her new life and power.
The film also stars Shannon Purser and Sydney Park.
Wish Upon is set to hit theaters on July 14th.
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Troopers say the crash happened around 1:10 a.m. on Museum Road, about 3 miles north of Rock Hill. The York County Coroner's Office says the driver, identified as 31-year-old Daniel Cox of Lake Wylie, was pronounced dead at the scene.
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How Bob Marley estate still makes millions every year — even though he died more than 30 years ago
MADISON (WKOW) -- Due to an emergency gas leak, Madison Gas & Electric will close the two right traffic lanes on East Johnson Street at the North Butler Street and North Hamilton Street intersection today, Friday, Oct. 6, 2017 in order to repair the leak.
The lanes will be closed through the afternoon, until approximately 7 p.m., according to a city of Madison news release.
In addition, northbound North Hamilton Street will be closed between North Webster Street and East Johnson Street. Northbound North Butler Street will also be closed between East Mifflin Street and East Johnson Street.
Only one lane of traffic will be open on East Johnson Street, which will cause a severe traffic back-up this afternoon.
Drivers should avoid the area and use an alternate route.
Direct any questions to the contact person listed.
Trump legal team gives document to Mueller
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump's legal team has provided documents to special counsel Robert Mueller summarizing their view on certain key matters being investigated.
That's according to a person familiar with the situation who insisted on anonymity to discuss the ongoing investigation.
The records were given as Trump's lawyers negotiate with Mueller's team about the scope and terms of any possible interview.
The person who spoke to the AP says the records were intended to summarize what the legal team believes the evidence shows about certain episodes. Among the events under investigation are the firings of former FBI director James Comey and former national security adviser Michael Flynn.
The Washington Post, which first reported that documents had been provided, says they were furnished in an effort to curtail the scope of any interview.
FILE - In this Feb. 23, 2018, file photo, Afghanistan's President Ashraf Ghani, left, attends the integration ceremony of TAPI pipeline with Pakistani Prime Minister Shahid Khan Abbasi in Herat, Afghanistan. Pakistan is still mulling Afghanistan's recent overtures, including an invitation that Abbasi visit Kabul. Pakistan, however, says it wants to consult the country's political and military leadership before accepting Ghani's invitation. Hamed Sarfarazi, File AP Photo
Trade activity around the National Hockey League could begin to really heat up once the Stanley Cup Final comes to a close. The Pittsburgh Penguins hold a 3-2 series lead over the Nashville Predators with Game 6 coming up on Sunday at 8 p.m. from Bridgestone Arena.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - First Abacus Financial Holdings Corp
* Quarterly gross revenue 96.1 million pesos versus 98.3 million pesos
* Quarterly net loss attributable to parent equity holder 18.6 million pesos versus loss of 49.2 million pesos Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Just one year ago, only about 3 percent of refugees were assessed as being ready to go out into the workforce.
That number has exploded in just one year. According to Berlingske, new figures from the Immigration and Integration Ministry suggest that 51 percent of refugees are ready to work.
LONDON, Dec 12 (Reuters) - * Russian gas flows into Austria’s Baumgarten hub plunge to 16 million cubic metres/day (mcm/day) versus nominated demand for 116 mcm. * Sharp reduction comes after a fire broke out at the main Austrian hub * British spot gas price surges 40 percent to 95 pence per therm. * Dutch spot gas price rises 18 percent to 25.65 euros per megawatt hour. (Reporting by Oleg Vukmanovic, editing by Louise Heavens)
Angie Everhart Divorce Hubby Down to Pay Spousal Support
Angie Everhart's Husband Says He'll Pay Spousal Support
EXCLUSIVE
Angie Everhart and her estranged husband are on the same page for at least one part of their divorce ... and that's spousal support, and who's gonna pay it.
In new court docs filed by Carl Ferro, and obtained by TMZ ... Angie's ex checked the box signaling he's willing to pay the former SI Swimsuit model spousal support. When Angie filed for divorce, she checked the box indicating she wants him to pay spousal support.
One battle down.
Interestingly, Carl opted to file his response to Angie's divorce petition all by himself -- look, Ma ... no lawyers! We're guessing he can more than afford one, though. Carl founded Sunfare, a food delivery service.
As we first reported ... Angie filed divorce docs last month after about 4 years of marriage. She and Carl have no children together.
Indians star reliever Andrew Miller will make a minor league rehab appearance Wednesday at Triple-A Columbus.
Miller has been on the disabled list since Aug. 2 with soreness in his right knee that had bothered him for weeks. Indians manager Terry Francona said Monday that Cleveland could activate Miller to rejoin the Indians Friday in Kansas City if the rehab appearance goes well.
Miller took part in a bullpen session on Sunday morning, and the Indians said the 32-year-old felt good.
Other than ace Corey Kluber, Miller is the most important pitcher on Cleveland's staff. He joined the club at the trading deadline in July 2016 and was instrumental in Cleveland winning its first pennant since 1997. He was dominant in the postseason, going 2-0 with a 1.40 ERA and striking out 30 in 19 innings.
Miller is 4-3 with a 1.67 ERA in 46 games this season. He has 15 walks in 54 innings this season after walking just nine in 74 1/3 innings in 2016.
A day after selling HyperCity, Raheja-owned said it would exit from the duty-free business. It said it had disposed of 40 per cent shareholding in Nuance Group India to of Switzerland for a consideration of Rs 6 crore.
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"With the disposal of this shareholding in Nuance Group India by the company to The Nuance Group AG, the shareholders’ agreement with them stands terminated with immediate effect and, accordingly, the company has exited the duty-free busines," said. This deal comes after sold HyperCity and five per cent to Amazon.
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Mr. Burns seeks revenge on the music producer that conned him in the first-ever one-hour special this SUN at 8/7c on FOX!
The Vice Foreign Minister for North Korea, Han Song-Ryol, in an interview with the BBC said that if the U.S. pursues any military action, "it will provoke an immediate counter reaction."
WBRC Sideline covers all the local High School Football each Friday night! Jeh Jeh kicks off the day with a pep rally at Hanceville High School who prepares to take on Susan Moore High School tonight. Tune into WBRC tonight at 10:08 p.m. for the rundown on all the games.
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An eyewitness filmed a pedestrian bridge at Florida International University in Miami seconds after it had collapsed onto a highway on March 15.
“I am student of FIU, and this footage was a few seconds right after collapse from the 109 Tower,” the filmer said.
The Associated Press reported that “a pedestrian bridge being built across an eight-lane highway collapsed at a Miami-area college Thursday, crushing eight vehicles under massive slabs and killing multiple people, authorities said.”
NEW BRITAIN, Conn. (WTNH) — Police have released the name the elderly man involved in a crash with a Connecticut State Police officer in New Britain on Sunday.
According to police, 88-year-old Arthur Jordan of New Britain was backing out of a driveway on Farmington Avenue when his vehicle collided with a Trooper riding a motorcycle.
The officer was ejected from the motorcycle and sustained life-threatening injuries. Jordan suffered minor injuries. Both men were treated at an area hospital following the incident.
New Britain Police are investigating the incident. They ask anyone with information regarding the crash to contact them at (860) 826-3071.
Wyoming residents calling to report drug overdoses could be protected from criminal charges under a proposed bill by a Laramie lawmaker.
The Casper Star-Tribune reports that Rep. Charles Pelkey, a Democrat, is sponsoring a bill that would give people immunity from prosecution of drug possession charges if they or a friend overdoses.
Pelkey says the bill is necessary, as more Wyoming residents are using opioids. He says the bill would grant very limited immunity to protect people who witness an overdose. It would not protect callers from intent to distribute charges.
According to the Wyoming Department of Health Vital Statistics Services, 360 people died from drug overdoses in the state in 2014.
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How much does your favorite Formula One driver make? Answer: a lot. Even the series' lowest-paid driver-Sauber's Pascal Wehrlein-still makes $150,000 in 2017, per Fox Sports' list of drivers' salaries.
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A lawyer who ran a $46 million investment scheme exploiting terminally ill people is fighting the government’s attempt to recover some of the money he’s been ordered to pay back. Joseph Caramadre, who is serving time in a federal prison in Massachusetts, appeared in U.S. District Court in Providence via videoconference on Sept. 28. He was ordered ...
Not that you may necessarily mind. Earlier rumors had the new Surface starting at $400 without a keyboard -- it's aimed at students and people who would otherwise buy an iPad or a similarly affordable slate, not someone who wants a do-it-all workhorse. Dial your expectations down a notch and this may be fine for taking notes or catching up on Netflix.
Microsoft hasn't said anything about the tablet yet, but the FCC filings and growing leaks suggest that it's right around the corner. It's just as well, since Microsoft almost certainly wants to reel in the back-to-school crowd.
It’s been 5 years since Nick Coates was killed by an impaired driver on Kenmount Road.
This weekend the Coates family held the 5th annual car show in his honour.
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Trump’s critic shoots at US law makers, dies in the process
One of the critics of President Donald Trump opened fire Wednesday on US lawmakers practicing for a charity baseball game, seriously wounding a top Republican congressman and three others before he was killed by police. The 66-year-old gunman was identified as James T. Hodgkinson of Belleville, Illinois, an ardent supporter of liberal Senator Bernie Sanders …
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Carrick will be the starting point for a vintage vehicle cavalcade which will commemorate the military presence in the area during the Second World War.
Local military vehicle enthusiasts will be taking part in the event, which will leave the harbour car park at 12 noon on Saturday, September 2, and make their way along the shore road past Whitehead to Ballycarry for the Broadisland Gathering.
The vehicles will be on display at Main Street in Ballycarry, once the home of a major military camp for English, American and Belgian troops during the war. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the arrival of US troops in 1942.
The vintage vehicles will later travel in cavalcade around the village prior to the main Gathering parade, which starts at 4.00 pm on September 2.
In April, President Donald Trump announced his administration could allow for the sale of E15 all year long.
If this cheaper alternative to gasoline is allowed to be sold year-round, David Hudak, general manager of POET Biorefining, said ethanol is ready to take it on.
Each year, POET produces 1.8 billion gallons of ethanol in seven states, according to Hudak. With more than 200 biofuels facilities across the country, he has no doubts on supplying the demand.
Of the 1,300 gas stations that supply E15, Hudak said they will offer it more quickly than stations that need to build infrastructure to provide it, and retailers need to be engaged in the process.
“Once those retailers come onboard, and then we get thousands of thousands of stations, then you’ll see the product fly,” he said on AgDay.
Currently E15 is banned during the summer months because of the belief it contributes to smog.
Will consumers end up purchasing E15? Hear Hudak’s thoughts on AgDay above.
April 10 Shanghai Conant Optics Co Ltd :
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* Says Q1 FY 2016 net profit was 9.0 million yuan
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LeBron James doesn’t have a lot of hair. He has a receding hairline that people enjoy joking about. During a workout on Friday, James had a blast making fun of his lack of hair with his Cavaliers teammates.
First, James says that it’s not fair that he can’t grow his hair like Dwyane Wade, while bald Richard Jefferson attempts to enter the conversation. Then, James jokingly asks why he can’t just velcro his beard on top of his head.
James also enjoyed rapping and dancing, and says that he has the most fun working out (he does, though).
Oh but you need to see it in full with LeBron’s rapping and dancing pic.twitter.com/AK57Gxb3LG — Alysha Tsuji (@AlyshaTsuji) October 6, 2017
James has really been posting a ton of fantastic Instagram Stories. It’s going to be a fun season for fans on social media if he keeps this up.
NEW YORK — Top American and North Korean officials plan a full day of meetings in New York aimed at deciding whether a summit between President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un can be salvaged.
Ahead of the meetings Thursday, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and the North’s former military intelligence chief, Kim Yong Chol, had dinner Wednesday night. Kim had flown in from Beijing and Pompeo from Washington.
The talks come as preparations for a highly anticipated summit in Singapore barrel ahead amid lingering uncertainty about whether it will actually take place, and when. Trump cancelled the June 12 summit last week, then suggested it could still happen.
U.S. teams have been meeting with North Korean officials in Singapore and in the heavily fortified Korean Demilitarized Zone.
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PORT HARCOURT- The Sit-at-home order to be observed Wednesday by Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, a secessionist group, witnessed partial compliance in Rivers State.
There was huge success to the order in areas of the state where most businesses are owned and operated by the Igbos who believe in the actualization of Biafra.
At Oyibo Local Government area of the state, the border LGA of Abia State, business activities were totally paralysed as the order witnessed total compliance.
At the popular Ikoku spare parts market, some shops were seen opened for business activities. The same situation was replicated at Garrison market and Kala iron market.
A business owner at Mile 1 Market, who simply gave his name as Uchechukwu said the order was not binding on every Igbo man, adding that it was for those who believe the activities of IPOB that are mandated to obey the order.
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Police are on the lookout for a man who’s been missing for months.
Seventy-two-year-old Albert Bosco vanished from Marathon without a trace.
He hasn’t been seen or heard from since his daughter reported him missing in September.
Detectives said they found the boat he lived on but no sign of Bosco.
Anyone who has seen Bosco is urged to call the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office at 305-289-2351.
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Nearly every health group has taken a stand on the Republican legislation to overhaul the Affordable Care Act, but a split among insurance companies, who are arguably most central to the overhaul, has prevented the industry and its powerful lobby from picking a side in the debate.
The divisions, along with a desire to remain involved in the negotiations, have quieted an industry that had a vocal role in shaping the ACA.
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It's Valentine's Day!
Whether you're in a relationship or not, Valentine's Day is the perfect excuse to get all your loved ones together to do something new and exciting.
That said, London is notoriously expensive, and finding things to do can be quite a mission if you're on a budget (especially if you've already done all the free stuff).
If you have a sense of adventure and some flexibility, Groupon is your safest bet to find affordable yet insanely fun things to do.
After all, their deals mean that those of us trying to save some cash can enjoy the best of what London has to offer without burning a hole in our wallet.
If you're stuck for things to do in London this month, we selected the best events London has to offer. You can check them out below:
In the kitchens, behind the bars and on the floors of restaurants across B.C., there is a brewing labour shortage.
1:20 Blues forward David Perron talks about the NHL Winter Classic Pause
1:13 It's a girl! First local baby of the new year born at St. Elizabeth's
2:41 Kristen Poshard talks about personal tragedy and her new position with Madison County
1:46 Hall of Famer Chris Pronger returns to the ice for Winter Classic Alumni Game
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1:40 State champion high school football team comes home as heroes
0:30 Edwardsville basketball stars honored after tourney title
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The Salt Lake Chamber on Tuesday placed a time capsule in the cornerstone of the Commercial Club Building, replacing the 108-year-old capsule Commercial Club members hid away on July 5, 1909. SALT LAKE CITY - The Salt Lake Chamber on Tuesday placed a time capsule in the cornerstone of the Commercial Club Building, replacing the 108-year-old capsule Commercial Club members hid away on July 5, 1909.
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A trip to the Western Development Museum is usually filled with artifacts and information from days gone by such as horses and buggies but the museum also has a stake in contemporary history. Joel Senick has more.
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Police in Delta made an unusual traffic stop – of a car that looked more like a boat.
DPD tweeted Wednesday they pulled the vessel over doing 130 km/h in an 80 km/h zone on South Fraser Perimeter Road. A full 30 knots over the limit, they joked.
“Check out the Delta Police #Catchof theDay. This driver ‘reeled’ in a $368 ticket," they said.
The nautically themed car was covered in buoys, rope, cages and had an outboard motor mounted on the trunk.
The vehicle was impounded and its captain ticketed.
– with files from CTV Vancouver
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In the wake of multiple blackouts and power issues across South Australia, discussion of power and renewable energy has become increasingly politicised. With no clear resolution in sight, politicians need to stop saying and start doing.
Parliamentary leader of the SA Greens in the South Australian Legislative Council, Mark Parnell, joined Jennie Lenman this morning to discuss.
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Environmental experts in Nebraska say transmission lines to power pumping stations for the planned Keystone XL pipeline would threaten endangered whooping cranes. Representatives from environmental groups, including the Sierra Club and Bold Nebraska, submitted written testimony on Monday to the Nebraska Public Service Commission, saying they object to the $8 billion pipeline's impact on natural resources.
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WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court says foreign businesses cannot be sued in U.S. courts by foreign victims of human rights abuses and extremist attacks.
The justices voted 5-4 on Tuesday in favor of Arab Bank, which is based in Jordan. The bank was sued by Israeli victims of attacks in the West Bank and Gaza who claim that it helped finance the attacks.
The victims had tried to use the 18th-century Alien Tort Statute to hold the bank accountable for its role.
The decision continues the court's paring back of a three-decade-old strategy by human rights lawyers to use civil suits to pursue individuals who may be responsible for torture and other atrocities, as well as companies with operations in countries with poor records in the area of human rights.
The Nationals and Braves wrap up their three-game set in D.C. Wednesday with a 4:05 p.m. ET matinee. The tilt will feature Tanner Roark -- looking to bounce back after suffering his third loss of the season -- squaring off against Braves righty Julio Teheran .
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Judith Clark, 67, was one of the heavily armed terrorists convicted in 1983 of robbing and killing a Brinks security guard at the Nanuet Mall, and then shooting and killing two Nyack police officers as the suspects attempted to get away on the Thruway. The victims were Sgt.
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PORCUPINE MOUNTAINS — An official from the Department of Environmental Quality has confirmed that violations have occurred during exploratory drilling for copper in the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park.
According to the Daily Mining Gazette, Highland Copper Co. hired Idea Drilling to do exploratory drilling in a small area in the Western part of the mountains and on land the company owns outside of the park. It has been confirmed that drill crews damaged a snowmobile trail parallel to the county road they used to access their drilling sites.
Steve Casey, the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) district supervisor from Marquette confirmed with the Mining Gazette that the work was done without a permit, which could result in fines for numerous violations of NREPA.
Casey also mentioned that the MDEQ is continuing its investigation into the matter, while also working with a county enforcement agency to address additional soil erosion issues.
CLEVELAND, Ohio - An area of high pressure at the surface will dry the skies again today in Cleveland, continuing the weekend's sunny weather.
As a result, rain chances are near zero and cloud coverage is looking limited. Sunny skies in the afternoon allows for plenty of daytime heating, letting the cooler morning temperatures in the low 60s to warm up to 80 degrees.
The downside to dry skies with light winds are the higher pollen counts.
Check out the forecast:
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Sunrise: 6:35 a.m.
Sunset: 8:27 p.m.
Pollen level: 7.4/12, medium-high for ragweed, nettle and chenopods
Air quality: Moderate
Keep checking cleveland.com/weather for daily weather updates for Northeast Ohio, and don't forget to submit any weather questions you may have!
Kelly Reardon is cleveland.com's meteorologist. Please follow me on Facebook and Twitter @KelTellsWeather.
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March 18, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Bernard; devoted mother of Daniel (Marsha) Malicki, Nancy (Norb) Szczempka and the late Richard (Linda) Malicki; loving grandmother of Heather (Nathaniel) Stupak; great-grandmother of Cayden; also survived by nieces and nephews. Visitation at the BUSZKA FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2005 Clinton St. (corner of S. Ogden), Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. Memorials in Loretta's name may be made to the American Heart Association. Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Bernard's church on Thursday at 9 AM. Please assemble at church. Flowers gratefully declined. Share online condolences at
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Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Jan Oblak said “nobody knows” what will happen in the future as the Slovenian star insisted he is only focused on ending the season with silverware.
With speculations of a possible move to England, Oblak did little to allay doubts over his future after Sunday’s goalless draw against Real Betis.
“No news. I have the contract that I signed two years ago,” Oblak told reporters. “What will happen well nobody knows, not even me. I prefer to finish the season well and hopefully with a title. Then we’ll see but I have a contract. I do not think of anything other than Atletico.”
Oblak added: “Atletico can grow. They have grown a lot and surely will not stop now, although it is not easy. I am sure that Atletico will grow and we will see what will happen to me, for the moment I am here. I have a contract until 2021. If I continue, we will grow together and if not, the club will grow as well.”
Indore: Madhya Pradesh Professional Examination Board (MPPEB) also known as Vyapam has announced tentative exam calendar for year 2017. As per the calendar, the MPPEB would conduct as many as 23 entrance and recruitment tests this year.
With releasing dates of the calendar, the MPPEB stated that these test dates are tentative and would be finalised after approval from departments concerned is obtained.
Cookie (Taraji P. Henson) couldn't be more thrilled that her man Angelo (Taye Diggs) is about to put a ring on it on this week's Empire - and she's so excited that she can't wait to tell her family. It seems that she's finally ready to let go of her addiction to Lucious (Terrence Howard) and the thug life so Angelo can give her the love she deserves.
But old habits are hard to break. And when Angelo finally does pop the question, it comes at an inopportune time. Cookie is caught off guard, leaving him dangling while she finds the right words... one of which is, you guessed it, Lucious.
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We can't tell you how she finally responds, but by the time the whole incident is over, Cookie's going to have much bigger problems on her hands than walking away with a perfect proposal story.
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SINGAPORE: The Housing & Development Board (HDB), launched a residential site at Sumang Walk for sale by public tender on Tuesday (Dec 12), under the Confirmed List of 2nd Half 2017 Government Land Sales (GLS) Programme.
In its press release, HDB said the 99-year leasehold site has an area of 27,056.4 sq m, and can potentially yield about 820 residential units.
A five-year Project Completion Period (PCP) will be granted starting from the tender of this Executive Condominium site.
Land Parcel at Sumang Walk (Image: HDB)
The tender for the land parcel at Sumang Walk will close Jan 30, 2018.
HDB said the tender closing for this site is batched with two other residential sites at Chong Kuo Road and Handy Road, which were launched by URA in October and November 2017 respectively under the 2nd Half 2017 GLS Programme.
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SHENZHEN, China — Top-seeded Agnieszka Radwanska saved three match points before edging Duan Ying-ying of China 6-2, 6-7 (4), 7-5 in the first round of the Shenzhen Open on Monday.
Radwanska, the defending champion, cruised through the first set without facing a break point, but struggled in the final two sets, dropping serve five times to the 103rd-ranked wild card entry.
The Pole relied on her strong defence to close out the match in just under 2 1/2 hours, chasing down a well-placed drop shot and hitting a forehand crosscourt winner to set up match point.
Harvey Weinstein on Jay Z, Trump and His Dream to Produce the Oscars (With Spielberg)
“If we could survive each other, we’d do a great job,” says indie king and Weinstein Co. co-chairman as he dishes on wooing Trayvon Martin’s family and championing LGBT and women’s rights in the Trump era.
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BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) - A top Serbian official has called for a compromise over Kosovo that could end a dispute hindering both Serbia and Kosovo from one day becoming European Union members.
In an opinion piece published Monday in pro-government Vecernje Novosti newspaper, Foreign Minister Ivica Dacic suggested partitioning Kosovo along its predominantly ethnic Albanian and Serb parts.
Dacic says the division would represent "a lasting solution of the Serbian-Albanian conflict which can be reached only through an agreement in which everyone will win something and lose something."
There was no immediate reaction from Kosovo, but rejection is likely.
Kosovo declared independence from Serbia in 2008. It is recognized as a separate nation by 114 countries, including the United States and most of the EU, but not Serbia and its allies Russia and China.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia police think they've found something better than Crisco to keep Philadelphia fans from climbing light poles if the Eagles win the Super Bowl.
But they are keeping their playbook secret.
A contingent of workers who jokingly called themselves the "Crisco Cops" applied shortening to light poles before the NFC championship game, but it failed to stop some fans after the Eagles victory.
Asked Tuesday whether police have found something slicker, Commissioner Richard Ross said, "We think so."
He promised that whatever police do, "it will be safe ... but it will be effective." He says climbing poles this Sunday "will be far more difficult" than when they used a vegetable oil product, which weather can affect.
Ross says police are working to assure the safety of fans "as well as the people who they could fall down on."
The Killeen Police Department said they have arrested a murder suspect from the U.S. Virgin Islands.
On June 13, Killeen police received information from authorities in St.Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands that a suspect wanted for several crimes, including murder might be in Killeen.
On June 14 at around 10:18 a.m. detectives located the wanted person, identified as Currup Williams.
Williams was riding a van and was traveling between locations in downtown Killeen.
Officers stopped the van and arrested Williams. The driver of the van was arrested for an unrelated charge.
In addition to First Degree Murder, Williams was also wanted for First Degree Assault, Third Degree Assault, Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm during Commission of a Crime of Violence and Reckless Endangerment.
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WINNIPEG – More than a dozen puppies stole the first show of the year on Global News Morning on Monday.
The puppies are from a rescued dog who was brought to Winnipeg from Rankin Inlet, Nunavut.
“Their mom was very pregnant so we flew her down and the vets actually told us that she would not be able to give birth, that there were too many puppies inside,” Vanessa Chernick from CAARE Rescue said.
All eight puppies are healthy and waiting at CAARE in Winnipeg for a family to join.
“They are eight weeks old and they are ready to find their forever home so we’re starting to take applications now,” Chernick said.
On Mondays, Global News Morning will feature different abandoned pets around the city who need to find homes.
Starbucks will be bringing a new Unicorn Frappuccino to its stores. And it's cream-based, and has nothing to do with coffee.
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× Police: 1 girl dead, at least 5 people injured after driver rams into patrons at pizza restaurant east of Paris
PARIS — Police officials said one girl is dead, and at least 5 people injured after driver rams into patrons at pizza restaurant east of Paris.
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At least 312 dead in Sierra Leone mudslide
At least 312 people were killed and more than 2,000 left homeless on Monday when heavy flooding hit Sierra Leone's capital of Freetown, leaving morgues overflowing and residents desperately searching for loved ones.
An AFP journalist saw bodies being carried away and houses submerged in two areas of the city, where roads turned into churning rivers of mud and corpses were washed up on the streets.
Red Cross spokesperson Patrick Massaquoi told AFP the death toll was 312 but could rise further as his team continued to survey disaster areas in Freetown and tally the number of dead.
Mohamed Sinneh, a morgue technician at Freetown's Connaught Hospital, said 180 bodies had been received so far at his facility alone, many of them children, leaving no space to lay what he described as the "overwhelming number of dead."
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – Supporters of a long-shot bid to make California an independent nation are ending their effort to put it to a statewide vote next year.
The secretary of state’s office confirmed Monday that Marcus Ruiz Evans, vice president of the Yes California Independence Campaign, notified officials he intends to withdraw the California Nationhood ballot measure.
The group’s president, Louis Marinelli, says in a message to supporters that he is seeking permanent residence in Russia. He says supporters may try again to separate California from the United States at a later date.
The movement drew extra interest after last year’s election of Republican Donald Trump as president.
Marinelli says the group has nearly 100,000 registered supporters. Supporters needed more than 585,000 signatures by July to put a measure on the ballot.
Liverpool forward, Phillipe Coutinho has been dropped from the club’s squad for Tuesday’s UEFA Champions League qualifier against German side Hoffenheim.
Liverpool confirmed this on their website on Monday.
The Brazilian has been linked with a move to Barcelona after the departure of Neymar to PSG.
He has handed in a transfer request last week to secure a move to the Spanish club.
He was not available for Liverpool’s 3-3 draw away to Watford in the club’s first game of the season on Saturday.
See Liverpool’s squad for the Champions League game:
Trent Alexander-Arnold, Moreno, Dejan Lovren, James Milner, Giorgino Wijnaldum, Jordan Henderson, Can, Emre, Mane, Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino, Ryan Kent, Dominic Solanke, Divork Origi, Jordi Gomez, Ragner Klavan, Flanagan, Robertson, Joel Matip, Grujic, Simon Mignolet, Loris Karius, Danny Ward.
Woman charged with murder for death of newborn
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STARKVILLE, Miss.- A woman has been charged with second-degree murder for the death of her newborn child.
The Commercial Dispatch reports 32-year-old Latice Fisher turned herself in and was arraigned Wednesday. She was indicted on Jan. 5 for her baby's April 2017 death.
Oktibbeha County Corner Michael Hunt says Fisher tried to deliver the baby at home, but the child was then taken to a hospital while in cardiac arrest and pronounced dead. Hunt says the body was sent to a state crime lab last year, but he hasn't reviewed the case since because he was unaware of Fisher's indictment.
Fisher's next court date is April 23. She could face life in prison or 20 to 40 years in prison if convicted.
White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders is scheduled to deliver an on camera press briefing at 2:45 p.m. ET Wednesday. Watch live below:
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SIMPSONVILLE, SC (WSPA) – Community members got a chance to enjoy fun and games with their local police officers and firefighters in Simpsonville, Saturday afternoon.
The Simpsonville Police Department hosted A Simpsonville United Night Out at Heritage Park as a chance to interact with the community.
There were free hot dogs, a raffle for prizes, and some games at the afternoon event.
“Just an opportunity for the community to come together with our law enforcement and public safety,” said Simpsonville Community Relations Specialist Tiffany Cherry. “Along with some of our supporters from the business community to have an event the police can interact with the community in a safe and friendly environment.”
The community had a chance to check fire trucks and police equipment.
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Mark Precious Metals, Inc. , a full-service precious metals trading company and an official distributor for all the major sovereign mints, will hold its 2017 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on Thursday, January 26, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. Pacific time. The meeting will take place at the Hotel Casa Del Mar located at 1910 Ocean Way in Santa Monica, California.
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Arsenal transfer news: Lucas Torreira's father is worried about the move
The Sampdoria defensive midfielder is set to complete his move to Arsenal after the World Cup this summer.
Arsenal will fork out around £27m (€30m) for the 22-year-old, who has impressed for Uruguay in Russia.
And Torreira's father Ricardo has revealed his son’s camp are scared ahead of their move to England.
"There will be people that will accompany him," he told Teledoce.
"He won't be alone. It's a big change [going to England] and we don't want to think about it yet because we're scared.
North Korea says it won't test-fire ballistic missiles near Guam at this time. A North Korean statement said Kim Jong Un would observe what it called 'foolish and stupid conduct' of the US before deciding whether to order the missiles fired. (Aug. 15) AP
The elderly are more likely to suffer with up to 24 per cent affected but the condition hits up to 16 per cent of younger people too.
Tinnitus can strike anyone, and may be temporary or permanent, constant or intermittent and is most commonly associated with damage caused by loud noise.
Listening to booming music at concerts and nightclubs and standing near loudspeakers are the main culprits, researchers say.
More than half of tinnitus sufferers admit to regularly enjoying loud music, with two-thirds of them doing so at least once a week.
PRESSURE group Parishes Against Gravel Extraction may seek a judicial review of Oxfordshire’s mineral extraction strategy.
Oxfordshire County Council says that 75 per cent of mineral extraction will be based in the south of the county and 25 per cent in the west with 1.1 million tonnes extracted per year.
It is due to approve the strategy at a meeting next month.
Benson Parish Council vice-chairman Jon Fowler said PAGE believed the extraction figure was “fundamentally flawed”.
He added: “They are going to engage a barrister to look at all the evidence. If there’s a good chance of winning, they will go to judicial review.”
Bossier Parish Schools began the demolition on the E-Wing building at Airline High School Tuesday morning.
Bossier Parish Schools began the demolition on the E-Wing building at Airline High School Tuesday morning.
Crews are demolishing the F classroom wing at Airline High School in Bossier City. (Source: Bossier School District)
Demolition crews are bringing down the last two-story classroom wing at Airline High School.
The structure began coming down Wednesday.
The demolition is set to resume Thursday morning and is expected to take about two weeks to complete.
It marks the final piece of the puzzle as the Bossier City school's new campus takes shape, School District spokeswoman Sonja Bailes said.
Construction of an administrative wing and a media center is nearing completion.
Already built are 2 three-story classroom buildings.
Airline High's E wing was demolished a year ago.
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Britons shouldn't "settle back" and just accept the Brexit deal, says Lord Malloch Brown, chairman of campaign group Best for Britain.
He told Today that the people were let down by politicians on all sides of the political divide and therefore deserve a final say on the deal.
Ohio Governor John Kasich is set to make an announcement from New Albany Tuesday morning at 10.
According to an announcement, the Governor is set to join Facebook for the announcement.
The Governor's facebook page said today that he is "getting ready for a big announcement tomorrow with Facebook and JobsOhio."
7News is planning to carry the announcement on our Facebook page.
Utahns awoke to a fresh blanket of snow Monday, with more expected throughout the week.
More than 4 inches had fallen in Salt Lake City as of Monday morning, with 6 inches in Logan, and about 6 inches and Ogden, according to the National Weather Service.
No further snow was expected in the Salt Lake Valley until Monday night, when up to 2 inches could fall, said NWS meteorologist Mark Struthwolf. But in Utah County, "the front has stalled," Struthwolf said Monday morning. A winter weather advisory for the southern Wasatch Front likely would extend throughout the day, with snow accumulations of up to 2 inches before nightfall. A winter weather advisory also was underway for the mountains of Salt Lake County through Park City and Heber City. Ski resorts reported heavy snow overnight, with 10 inches at Solitude; 8 inches at Snowbird, Brighton, Powder Mountain and Snowbasin; 7 inches at Beaver Mountain; 6 inches at Alta and Park City Mountain Resort; and 5 inches at Deer Valley.
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Patrons dined on sample platters and fat sammies and sipped beer and cocktails at this morning shoot
10:30 a.m. is a little early for pulled pork platters, but hey, that's the price of fame. Beach Bites with Katie Lee was on the set of Smoke BBQ this morning, filming a packed house; friends of the eatery were invited to partake in some good eats, along with brews and cocktails.The Cooking Channel show's website says thatis a "local take on the best treats these islands have to offer." Peninsula/island — close enough.No official word on an air date, but we overheard a producer say the episode should air in the next few weeks.
Corey’s thinking about selling the one thing his father left him in his will because he’s about to get married and have a kid. But could you sell your Dad’s most prized possession?! Find out what happens on Love ‘Em or List ‘Em!
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King To Calling For VA Reform With Maine Veterans
AUBURN, Maine (AP) — Maine’s Sen. Angus King says he will meet with veterans to call for an overhaul of the way the federal Department of Veterans Affairs handles appeals.
King, an independent, is set to gather with veterans caught up in the red tape of the process at an American Legion post in Auburn on Tuesday afternoon.
King is joining Democratic Sens. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut and Jon Tester of Montana on legislation to overall the appeals process. The senators say more than 450,000 appeals are pending before the VA and the system needs updating.
The senators say redundancies and inefficiencies in the process mean many veterans wait years before getting a decision on their appeals.
King says the process hasn’t been updated since 1933.
A semi-truck driver ran a red light in Milton Wednesday afternoon, hitting a car and killing the elderly couple inside, according to police.
Both victims were in their late 80s and lived on Fox Island, according to Sgt. Luckman with Milton Police.
Pacific Highway remains closed at Porter Way while investigators finish their work at the scene.
Collision on SR 99 both directions at milepost 1.62 near Porter Way (Old SR 514) beginning at 1:31 pm on May 30, 2018 until further notice. The roadway is fully blocked. A detour route is in place. — WSDOT Tacoma Traffic (@wsdot_tacoma) May 30, 2018
Sgt. Luckman estimates the closure to last into the late evening.
No arrests were made immediately following the crash.
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3. The One We Shall Follow
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11. At The Court Of The Wild Hunt
12. A Cloak Of Dusk
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Polar vortex made for a 'Most' miserable 34 days of filming Oscar Isaac sported long johns under his suit and Jessica Chastain wore a huge coat during filming of "A Most Violent Year."
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Dr. Nevena Zubcevik is a brain injury researcher and co-director of the new Dean Center for Tick Borne Illness at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, which focuses on treating the long-term effects of Lyme disease. She is also an instructor of physical medicine and rehabilitation at Harvard Medical School, an attending physician at Spalding and Massachusetts General Hospital. We spoke to her in August 2016 about her work and we are replaying a shorter version of that program below. Our full conversation can be found here.
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Police say two men used fake checks and fake IDs to buy goods from several Family Farm & Home stores.
Big Rapids police say it happened in April when Demetrius Wells and Tige Fennessee tried the scam at the location in Big Rapids.
They then went to different locations along U.S. 131.
Wells was arrested that day.
Just this past Monday, the Reed City Family Farm & Home tipped off police that Fennessee was at the store and he was arrested as well.
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Jordanian MP Mahmoud Al-Kharabshe said that "if there is a possibility to marry [the rape victim] off to the perpetrator of this crime, and if the continuity of this marriage can be guaranteed by law and by society, I think that this is in the best interest of both society and the victim, because Arab society is different than other societies." Speaking on the American Al-Hurra TV channel on April 5, Al-Kharabshe further said: "I do not think anyone else will marry her." ...
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CRESTVIEW, Fla. — A Florida man arrested for destroying a liquor store under construction told police he was Alice in Wonderland and that a “hookah-smoking caterpillar” ordered him to attack the site.
Crestview police said in a post on Facebook that Matthew Horace Jones is accused of breaking into a fenced-in area and using a forklift to cause more than $100,000 in damage. He faces grand theft felony and other charges.
Witnesses called 911 and police went to the site. The police report says Jones aimed the forklift toward officers, who stopped him at gunpoint.
Police quoted Jones as identifying himself as Alice in Wonderland, blaming the attack on “a hookah-smoking caterpillar” and saying that he had a problem with “building a place to sell alcohol.”
No lawyer is listed for him.
On March 18, 2018, Regina Seidman (nee Kaplan), devoted wife of the late Leon Seidman; loving mother of Hanna (Jeffrey) Pearlman, Jeanette (Jeffrey) Herman and Allan (Ruth) Seidman; loving sister of Lonja (Leon) Kuperman, Mania (Max) Sherman, Saba (Leo) Haubenstock, Pearl Kaplan and Sarah Kaplan; adored grandmother of Joshua (Carie) Pearlman, Aaron Pearlman, Seth (Rebecca) Pearlman, Melissa Herman-Stern (Daniel Stern), Josie Herman-Dodge (Mike Dodge), Lara Seidman, Ariana Seidman and Talia Seidman; adored great-grandmother of Isabella, Ava, Jacob, Eloise and Stella Pearlman, Quinn and Oren Dodge and Harvey Stern; dear daughter of the late Hannah and Avraham Kaplan. Services at SOL LEVINSON & BROS., INC., 8900 Reisterstown Road, at Mount Wilson Lane, on Wednesday, March 21, at 3 p.m. Please omit flowers. Contributions in her memory may be sent to Chai Lifeline Mid-Atlantic, 600 Reisterstown Road, Suite 508, Baltimore, MD 21208.
Special counsel Robert Mueller has expanded the investigation into Russian election meddling to include whether President Donald Trump attempted to obstruct justice, according to a report late Wednesday by the Washington Post. The widening of the probe reportedly began shortly after Trump fired FBI Director James Comey in early May. A number of senior intelligence officials have agreed to be interviewed by investigators, the Post said. A spokesman for Trump’s personal lawyer, Marc Kasowitz, told the Post: “The FBI leak of information regarding the President is outrageous, inexcusable and illegal.”
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The players surveyed are now some of the conference's stars. But when they were kids, they looked up to players in the spotlight, too, just like them. Which college football players hooked them on the game when they were in their formative years?
Some expanded their answers to include teams, and even athletes who didn't play college football. Regardless, all meant something to the current generation of Pac-12 stars.
Here are their answers.
BOSTON — Two people have been charged in a shooting on the set of a Denzel Washington movie in Boston that injured two security guards.
The shooting happened early Saturday in the city’s Roxbury section, on the set of a sequel to the “The Equalizer.”
Police say nothing was being filmed at the time, and it does not appear the guards were targeted.
The guards, a 40-year-old woman and 33-year-old man, suffered non-life-threatening injuries and were released from the hospital.
Police say they arrested two 18-year-olds, Dionte Martinez and Thomas Perkins. They are charged with assault with intent to murder and gun offences.
The Suffolk County district attorney’s office says they were due to be arraigned Friday in Roxbury Municipal Court.
It was not immediately clear whether either man has an attorney.
The Juno spacecraft orbiting Jupiter will be taking a close look at Europa soon, which scientists believe is a strong candidate for hosting life. An expert from the Imperial College London is making waves with his claim that 2017 could be the year we finally discover aliens.
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Mere inches away from the water at Lake Berryessa's Monticello Dam reaching the Glory Hole spillway for the first time since 2006, locals flocked to the site Friday for the opportunity to witness the momentous occasion. But for those who made the journey, they were forced to wait a little while longer, as Friday saw an abrupt break from the rain.
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A naked man doing drugs in a car near children Thursday prompted police to issue a community alert.
It happened about 4 p.m. in the 4400 block of North Western Avenue on the west side of the street in the city’s Ravenswood neighborhood.
Parents were walking their kids home from school along the block when they spotted him sitting in a parked car without a shirt on.
“Believing the subject may be in need of assistance,’’ the parents got closer and realized he was “completely unclothed’’ and possibly taking drugs, police said.
The heavy-set man, described as white, between the ages of 40 and 55, with gray hair, was inside a maroon-colored older model Pontiac Grand Am, fled and was not in custody Saturday.
Anyone with information about the public indecency should call Area North detectives, 312-744-8261.
Kate Upton is going to be on Lip Sync Battle this Thursday night performing Britney Spears’ “…Baby One More Time.”
I’m excited to see what she does… but I’m also intrigued by Ricky Martin… I wonder how he will do!
Cabrera went 2-for-5 with two home runs and three RBI in Tuesday's loss to the Braves.
His blasts in the third and fifth innings propelled the Mets to a 5-2 lead, which the bullpen once again failed to protect. After hitting 14 homers in 135 games last season, Cabrera already has 10 through 51 contests in 2018 to go along with an impressive .315/.353/.550 slash line.
Barcelona transfer news: Man Utd have surged into pole position to sign Antoine Griezmann
Manchester United appeared frontrunners in the race to sign Griezmann from Atletico Madrid a year ago.
However, the France international chose to stay in La Liga after Diego Simeone’s team were slapped with a transfer ban.
Since then, United have seemed second-best to Barcelona in the race to secure a deal for the 27-year-old.
But Spanish outlet Don Balon say Jose Mourinho is trying to win the race for Griezmann by making a promise to him.
Griezmann craves love - wherever his next move is.
MINATARE, Neb. (AP) — A Bayard man has been charged with the crash death of an Alliance woman.
Court records say 29-year-old Trevor Teichroeb is due in court Jan. 13 to face a misdemeanor charge of vehicular homicide. Court records don’t list the name of an attorney who could speak for Teichroeb.
The Nebraska State Patrol says 68-year-old Barbara Fritzler was fatally injured Oct. 18 while waiting for a pilot car at a construction site on U.S. Highway 26, about a mile and a half east of Minatare. The patrol says Teichroeb’s pickup rammed into the rear of Fritzler’s car, knocking it into a vehicle ahead of hers.
LEON VALLEY, Texas - A house fire in Leon Valley Monday afternoon displaced a family of seven.
When firefighters arrived around 1 p.m. at a home in the 600 block of Rue Sophie, the fire had already spread throughout the attic and roof.
"Unfortunately, this home suffered a significant loss. It appears that it was burning for quite some time before it was noticed by anybody, enough time to actually burn through the roof of the home," Leon Valley Fire Chief Luis Valdez said.
A dog died in the fire and another dog is missing.
Firefighters are trying to determine what caused the fire.
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ZAMBIA is among few African countries which will benefit from the US$1 billion United States’ Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) Connect Africa Initiative to support transportation and communications value chains over the next three years.Speaking ahead of his first official travel to the continent, OPIC chief executive officer Ray Washburne said Africa is home to many of the world’s fastest-growing economies and presents both a great need for investment and opportunity for American businesses.
“But too many barriers remain to the flow of goods and services. By focusing on connectivity, we are not only helping build means for economic development but also laying the foundation for future trade partners,” he said in a statement yesterday.http://epaper.daily-mail.co.zm/
April 28 ASML Holding NV:
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* ASML has today filed suits in Japan, both on its own and jointly with its strategic partner Zeiss
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Clubland has a new regular, dubbed “Hot Mike Pence.”
A heretofore unknown downtown denizen has been making the most of his striking resemblance to the vice president, we hear, by attending Fashion Week parties wearing a suit jacket, campaign-style pin and silk boxer shorts sans trousers.
Said a source who’s spotted the silver fox on the club circuit, he “dresses a la the veep to draw attention to himself,” but also to promote “liberal issues he espouses.”
The source said, “ ‘Hot Pence’ is pro-choice, pro-environment and gay.” The pretend Pence even hosted a fund-raiser for Planned Parenthood at the Lower East Side club Rumpus Room.
3 Telecom Takeaways From The 2017 Hurricane Season
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 12:34 PM EDT) -- A trio of storms pummeled Texas, Florida, the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico during August and September, inflicting devastating death tolls and decimating communications networks crucial to restoration efforts. Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria also left multiple implications for telecom policy in their wake, charting a course for both short-term and long-term industry changes.
Now that windows are unboarded and floodwaters are subsiding, Law360 looks at the major post-storm takeaways likely to affect communications law in the future.
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At a time when Trump finds himself embattled on many fronts, the two directives — issued almost simultaneously on Friday — demonstrated the …
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE TITLE 1-7-3 ESTABLISHING PERMIT FEES, SERVICE CHARGES, AND VARIOUS OTHER FEES TO BE COLLECTED BY THE CITY OF ANDOVER.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANDOVER HEREBY RESOLVES:
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The Arizona man who sold 720 rounds of tracer ammunition to Las Vegas massacre gunman Stephen Paddock was charged with manufacturing armor-piercing bullets Friday.
The unfired bullets were recovered from Paddock’s Mandalay Bay hotel room.
Fingerprints linked the bullets to Haig, who was not licensed to manufacture armor-piercing ammunition, according to a complaint filed Friday in federal court in Phoenix.
Haig was charged just before he held a news conference Friday.
He told reporters that his customer was well dressed, polite, and didn’t raise any suspicions.
Three deaths with ties to the borough remain under investigation with autopsy reports from the medical examiner's office pending, authorities said. Two of the deaths involved women who authorities said died in police custody, while the other involved a 7-month-old boy reportedly admitted to the hospital unresponsive with signs of trauma.
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Blackshades malware hacker gets 5 years in prison The mastermind behind the malicious software “Blackshades” that infected a half-million computers worldwide was sentenced to almost 5 years in prison Tuesday as the federal judge bashed him for “spreading...
Hacker 'mastermind' faces 7 years behind bars The accused mastermind behind the distribution of malicious software that infected a half-million computers worldwide — including one belonging to former Miss Teen USA Cassidy Wolf — faces up to seven years...
"This is a time when this community should come together … I hope that we will, as a city, remind ourselves of the fact that we are admired around the world for being inclusive and for being accepting and understanding and considerate," Tory said.
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Terry Dunnett spent thirty years of his career sketching and assisting in hundreds of police investigations.
He was WA's first police sketch artist after joining the forensic team in 1988.
Despite picking up tips from the FBI and Scotland Yard, he says the job is much more complicated than what Hollywood portrays.
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Magic shopping Aaron Gordon?
The Magic have one young, talented piece worth building around.
Apparently Orlando might be willing to move him.
Per The Athletic's Michael Scotto, the Magic might be listening to offers for young power forward Aaron Gordon, the high-flying Arizona alum having the best season of his young career.
Per Scotto...
The new regime of Jeff Weltman and John Hammond has left no stone unturned with the deadline approaching, including quietly gauging the trade market on Aaron Gordon, league sources told The Athletic.
Gordon is eligible for restricted free agency this summer, so Orlando could simply be doing due diligence.
Gordon is participating in the NBA's dunk contest next month. He was considered an All-Star candidate on the heels of his vastly improved production across the board — Gordon is averaging 18.4 points, 8.3 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 2.0 three-pointers per game.
Gordon is due to be a restricted free agent this offseason and is in line for a hefty pay raise.
Doping concerns have "challenged", if not "tarnished", cycling, British great Chris Hoy said on Tuesday, but he is confident a new generation, possibly including his own son, will not be discouraged from taking to the saddle. "You just have to look at the number of people out there on there on bikes who have an interest in cycling," the 40-year old told Reuters on Tuesday, saying it was time for cycling to undergo a "shake-up".
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Wisconsin (WQOW) - One of the largest fashion retailers in the U.S. is closing its stores.
According to a Facebook post, rue21 stated it is "closing some of its stores", citing it was a "difficult but necessary decision"; it did not say why its stores are closing. According to its website, eight Wisconsin locations will be closing, including:
Germantown
Lake Geneva
Marinette
Milwaukee's location at Midtown Center
Pleasant Prairie
Plover
Waukesha
West Bend
The Eau Claire location at Oakwood Mall will not be affected. A full list of individual store closings can be found here.
About West Wiltshire Alzheimer Cafe
This monthly cafe, funded by Wiltshire Council and run by Alzheimer's Support, provides an informal setting where you can find out more about Dementia and the help available, meet others in a similar situation, and enjoy a pleasant social occasion. Supper is provided. Members of staff are always present to provide information and answer questions. The evening usually includes live music or a visiting speaker, who may include health care professionals, legal advice, or local interest experts. It is always enjoyable and informative.
April 6 Puerto Rico's debt-laden power utility, PREPA, and its bondholders have reached a new deal to restructure $8.9 billion in debt, according to a source familiar with the talks.
The deal could save an extra $1.5 billion over five years in debt servicing costs, as compared to a prior pending deal between the parties, said the person, who declined to be named because the deal is not yet public. (Reporting by Nick Brown; Editing by Alden Bentley)
*PUTS ON CHECKERED SLIP-ON VANS* Ska Cover Of The Mii Channel Music Will Make You Want To Skank And Game
Before you ask: Yes, everything deserves a ska cover. In fact, this dude's entire channel is perfect as it's mostly all ska covers of all of your favorite songs.
A little about me: I was adopted from Kankakee Animal Foundation last Fourth of July. My new mom soon found out I was very bold and boisterous and needed lots of exercise.
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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Space Age hand-me-downs are soaring to a whole new level.
On Tuesday, SpaceX plans to launch its first rocket for NASA. The unmanned Falcon 9 — last used in June — will carry up a Dragon capsule that's also flown on a previous space station supply run.
NASA's International Space Station manager, Kirk Shireman, says the risk of launching a recycled rocket is about the same as for a brand new one. He says he'll be just as anxious as he always is at every launch.
As before, the first-stage booster will attempt to land back at Cape Canaveral, Florida.
This will be the first launch in more than a year from Launch Complex 40. The pad was ruined when a SpaceX rocket exploded during testing in September 2016.
The prestigious Indywood Media Excellence Awarads 2017 powered by Alubond concluded succesfully at Ramoji Film City Hyderabad on december 1. The award as organised to recognise and facilitate journalists for their relentless services and efforts made to keep us abreast with the latest happenings across the globe.
Charities and community groups who provide food and meals for families in need can find out more about a surplus food scheme at an event later this month.
Tesco and FareShare have teamed up to host a FareShare Food Cloud and Community Food Connection event at Tesco Northcott Extra in Glengormley on October 10.
Tesco’s Community Food Connection programme, with FareShare, recruits and supports charities and community groups, linking them to Tesco stores via an app that allows store teams to alert them to surplus unsold food items available at the end of each day.
At the event – which will run from 6pm to 8pm – groups will find out more about the scheme itself and about waste management, and will also get the chance to speak to Tesco and FareShare representatives.
The joke doing the rounds on Twitter Tuesday was that manager Ronald Koeman was undergoing a medical at Everton after agreeing to pay 30 million pounds ($38 million) for Sunderland goalkeeper Jordan Pickford.
Only Manchester City have ever paid more for a goalkeeper – just last week – and the deal is the fourth biggest between English clubs.
Significantly, before Tuesday, it valued Pickford at 5 million pounds, way below what Everton appear ready to pay.
Stoking the deals is the 8.3 billion pounds which Premier League clubs received for the latest three-year TV rights contract, which kicked in last season and meant that even Pickford's club Sunderland received 100 million pounds for finishing bottom.
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Shania Twain has announced her new album Now.
Related: Shania Twain Debuts New Single ‘Life’s About to Get Good’
Twain took to social media this afternoon (June 14) to share the album’s title, artwork and to let fans know the highly anticipated release will be available on September 29, 2017.
It will be Shania’s first new album in fifteen years. She debuted the album first single “Life’s About to Get Good” earlier this year at the Stagecoach Festival.
Check out Twain’s tweet below.
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut rabbi accused of raping and molesting a teenage boy has appeared before a judge for the first time since being arrested last month.
Rabbi Daniel Greer, of New Haven, did not say anything Monday during the brief hearing in New Haven Superior Court. His next hearing is Aug. 29.
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The 77-year-old Greer is accused of sexually assaulting a teenage boy who attended the Yeshiva of New Haven school from 2001 to 2005. Greer was a founder and principal of the school, which was established in 1977.
A federal jury in May awarded $15 million in damages to the now-former student in a civil lawsuit against Greer and the school.
Greer remains free on $100,000 bail. His lawyer says they will respond to the charges in court.
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Authorities say the person killed in a hit-and-run accident last week at the Buffalo hospital was a 53-year-old Minnesota woman. Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority police say Daisy Josiah was riding in a pickup truck that was hit by another vehicle late on the night of June 7 on the entrance road to Buffalo Niagara International Airport in suburban Cheektowaga.
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Noah's Anchorage Youth Crisis Shelter, a program of the Youth and Family Services YMCA, was recognized as Agency of the Year by Santa Barbara during a recent ceremony held in conjunction with 16th Annual Youth Leadership Awards Ceremony. Noah's Anchorage was selected by the city for its outstanding support to teens in the community, especially those who have fallen on hard times.
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WHITE SWAN, Wash. (AP) — A Washington state man has recovered a stolen American flag that belonged to his son who was killed in Afghanistan.
Two months after pleading for help on social media, Shawn Marceau tells the Yakima Herald-Republic that he went to his son’s gravesite Tuesday and found the flag folded in front of the headstone.
Marceau has said the flag is sentimental to him because his son, Marine Lance Cpl. Joe Jackson, had it over his bed before he went out on his last patrol.
Jackson was 22 when he was killed April 24, 2011 by an improvised bomb while conducting combat operations in Helmand province of Afghanistan. The flag was signed by Marines in Jackson’s platoon.
The flag and other items were stolen in April when someone broke into Marceau’s truck.
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A Public Service Assistant with the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office was rushed to the hospital Tuesday morning after being hit by a vehicle.
The PSA was working as a crossing guard at Patriot Oaks Academy on Longleaf Pine Parkway near St. Johns Parkway.
“Those are individuals who are not sworn law enforcement officers, but who have marked patrol cars and assist us with many non-sworn duties like traffic patrol”, said Commander Chuck Mulligan with SJSO.
According to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office, the PSA was taken by ground transport to Baptist South with non-life threatening injuries.
“The female PSA stepped into traffic when a white Jeep struck her. She was thrown a couple of feet and dis sustain some injuries. She was conscious and alert”, said Mulligan.
An investigation is ongoing.
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A brilliant morning sun, warm temperatures and calm waters greeted North Shore Yacht Club members Saturday as they removed their boats from winter storage at Park Avenue Beach in preparation for the sailing season.
Commodore Alan Cohen pointed out that paddle boarding and kayaking have been added to the club's certified instruction courses for members and those wishing to join.
"We look forward to a thriving summer full of fun, racing, instruction and social activities," Cohen said.
The club, founded in 1935, recently added power boating to its activities on Lake Michigan.
The club has a full clubhouse in Highland Park for boating and social activities, along with concrete and sand ramps and a beach launch for various varieties of boats, according to the club's website.
Denys Bucksten is a freelance reporter for Pioneer Press.
A boil order has been issued for several areas in Ohio County.
These areas include Cherry Hill, Clearview Avenue, Stone and Shannon Road, and Clinton Hills.
The order will last 48-hours.
A schoolgirl who sparked an international hunt after she left the UK for Poland has been found.
Serena Alexander-Benson, 13, is in the country with her mother, Scotland Yard said, and police are investigating whether any crime has been committed.
The teenager left the Wimbledon home where she lives with her father at around 7.50am on May 25, apparently on her way to school.
When she did not arrive there she was reported missing.
Police found that she had travelled out of the UK in a car on a Eurotunnel train with a female friend of her mother.
On Wednesday the National Crime Agency revealed that Polish authorities had confirmed that Serena is with her mother.
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Raytheon Co. – Raytheon Missile Systems, Tucson, Arizona, was awarded a $207,949,988 firm-fixed-price, foreign military sales contract (Qatar, India, and Italy) for production of Stinger FIM-92H Block 1 missiles, Stinger FIM-92F Block 1 missiles, captive flight trainers, other training devices and associated equipment and spares.
Bids were solicited via the Internet with one received. Work will be performed in Tucson, Arizona, with an estimated completion date of April 30, 2020. Fiscal 2017 other funds in the amount of $207,949,888 were obligated at the time of the award.
Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is the contracting activity (W31P4Q-17-C-0057).
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Hendricks (4-4) took the loss Wednesday against the Pirates, allowing two earned runs over five innings of work. He gave up seven hits and a walk while striking out one.
Hendricks allowed a leadoff home run to Josh Harrison and another run in the second inning but settled down from there and pitched reasonably well, though the Cubs' offense offered little support in a 2-1 loss. The righty only threw 71 pitches before getting pulled for a pinch hitter, so he should be fairly fresh for his next start, which is scheduled for Tuesday against the Phillies. Hendricks will take a strong 3.19 ERA into that tilt.
Cubs' Joe Maddon: 'We have to take care of the latter part of the game'
Cubs' Joe Maddon: "We have to take care of the latter part of the game." (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune)
Miracle On Main St. Bar Crawl
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Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo, right, reacts after Referee Ricardo de Burgos shows a yellow card during the Spanish Supercup, first leg, soccer match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo has been banned for five games after shoving a referee following his red card during Real Madrid's 3-1 victory over Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup on Sunday.
The Spanish football federation said on Monday that Ronaldo has been suspended for one game for the red card and four games for pushing referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea in the back.
Ronaldo will miss Wednesday's return leg of the Spanish Super Cup in Madrid plus the first four matches of the Spanish league season.
White Butte RCMP are investigating what is only being called a “sudden death,” north of Regina on Monday afternoon.
In a news release, RCMP said only that officers are responding to a complaint of a sudden death near Highway 6 on a grid road north of Regina.
“We are asking members of the public to please refrain from going near the area at this time. Road detours may be in place and there will be an increased police presence,” the release stated.
RCMP supplied no other details Monday afternoon, but expected to provide an update when more information is available.
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Eyelids—the band featuring current and former members of the Decemberists, Guided by Voices, Drive-By Truckers, and the Jicks—have shared a new music video for their single “Falling Eyes.” Watch it below via Consequence of Sound. The track appears on the Portland-based band's forthcoming LP, or, which is out May 5 via Jealous Butcher. See the full tracklist below. R.E.M.’s Peter Buck not only produced the album, but also stars in the video. Directed by Chris Slusarenko and John Moen, the clip finds the band playing at Buck’s lonely looking birthday party. They released their last album, 854, in 2015.
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02 Camelot
03 Falling Eyes
04 Tell Me You Know
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ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan's army says militants opened fire on an army vehicle on patrol in the country's mountainous northwestern region near the Afghan border, killing two soldiers.
Tuesday's statement says the military vehicle came under attack in the North Waziristan tribal region. No one immediately claimed responsibility for the attack, but Islamic militants have long been operating in the area.
The military has carried out massive operation against them but militants are able to cross the porous Afghan-Pakistan border and shelter on the other side. They have also been able to carry out cross-border attacks.
The Pakistani army has been constructing a series of fences along the border, which zigzags across a remote and difficult mountain terrain, to check the movement of militants.
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After an incredibly crowd-pleasing reunion at Ultra Music Festival: Miami back in March of this year, any sign of new music or future reunions from Swedish House Mafia makes our heart beat a little too fast.
While Axwell Λ Ingrosso have been doing pretty well and making a name for themselves, we miss that signature Mafia sound!
Their billboard was set up to promote their new track "Dancing Alone" which features RØMANS who has produced songs such as Ella Mai's "Breakfast In Bed" and "Makes Me Wonder," Jonas Blue's "Mama," and Demi Lovato's latest single "Sober" to just name a few.
Check out the billboard here which displayed the "Dancing Alone" artwork but then showed an error message flashing those unmistakeable Swedish House Mafia white dots.
"Dancing Alone" also happens to have a very, very, Swedish House Mafia sound to it. Listen to it and see for yourself:
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WASHINGTON — Altaba, formerly known as Yahoo!, will pay $35 million to settle charges it misled investors by failing to disclose one of the world’s largest data breaches in late 2016, when hackers stole personal data from hundreds of millions of user accounts, the SEC said Tuesday.
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April 10 Shandong Tongda Island New Materials Co Ltd :
* Sees net profit for FY 2017 Q1 to decrease by 20 percent to 45 percent, or to be 3.6 million yuan to 5.2 million yuan, compared to net profit of FY 2016 Q1 (6.5 million yuan)
* Says increased price of raw material as main reason for the forecast
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ZURICH (Reuters) - Roche said on Tuesday a late-stage study showed the Swiss drugmaker’s immunotherapy Tecentriq plus chemotherapy cut the risk of disease worsening or death in first-line treatment of people with a type of advanced lung cancer.
FILE PHOTO: Swiss drugmaker Roche's logo is seen at their headquarters in Basel, Switzerland January 28, 2016. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann/File Photo
“Squamous non-small cell lung cancer is difficult to treat and there have been limited new treatment options over the last few decades,” said Sandra Horning, Roche’s chief medical officer, adding the company was still awaiting overall survival data in its Impower131 study.
(CNS): Governor Helen Kilpatrick was admitted to hospital at the weekend after “slipping on a wet floor and injuring her ribs”, according to a release from her office. The very short statement released on Tuesday gave no details of the actual injuries, where or exactly when it happened, but said that she was responding well to treatment and was likely to be released in the next few days. The officials did not reveal which hospital is treating the governor.
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The official value of the shekel declined an average of .028 percent on Monday in trading against most of the featured currencies on the Bank of Israel's foreign-exchange list.
The United States dollar was fixed at NIS 3.583, down .084 percent from Friday, while the Euro rose .228 percent to 4.2266 shekels and the pound sterling slipped .09 percent to 4.6474 shekels.
April 20 Telecom Egypt Co
* Signs MOU with Orange Egypt for national roaming agreement
* MOU falls under framework of mobile license Telecom Egypt signed with Egyptian National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority in August 2016
* MOU with Orange Egypt to provide 2G, 3G and 4G mobile services through national roaming over Orange’S existing network
* Also concluded MOU with Orange Egypt for Telecom Egypt's infrastructure transmission services for EGP 2.5 billion for 5 years, starting from 2018 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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March 30 The U.S. Justice Department will appeal a ruling from a Hawaii federal judge which granted an injunction blocking President Donald Trump's revised restrictions on travel from some Muslim-majority countries, it said in a court filing on Thursday.
The appeal will be considered by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco, which last month upheld a suspension of Trump's first travel order. (Reporting by Dan Levine; Editing by Richard Chang)
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MARIB, Apr 18 (Saba) – Five Saudi-paid mercenaries were shot dead by the army and popular forces in Serwah district of Marib province, a military official told Saba on Tuesday.
The mercenaries were killed in the areas of Al Reba'eh and Al Zawghan.
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Franklin's Matthew Thompson shot a 7-under 65 on Wednesday to jump into a share of the lead at the Michigan Open. (Photo: Michigan Open)
Jeffrey Cuzzort of Grosse Ile shot a 3-under 69 Wednesday and retained a share of the lead after three rounds of the Michigan Open at Prestwick Village Golf Club in Highland.
Matthew Thompson of Franklin shot 65 and tied Cuzzort at 10-under 206.
Chris Mory, who shared the lead with Cuzzort after the second round, shot 70 and is one stroke back.
Tom Werkmeister shot 66 and is tied with Lake Orion’s Tom Gillis (72) at 6-under 210.
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When you have a sh*t ton of time on your hands or you're broke AF and you want to get creative, DIY (do it yourself) projects are always the way to go. DIY's can be extremely helpful when it comes to certain things such as Halloween costumes, expensive accessories you can make yourself, or – just anything extremely overpriced. But, there are some DIY projects that should never, ever be created. Some things are better left kept locked away in your imagination guys – not made into real things in the real world.
1. This coat and scarf rack made out of doll arms and legs.
2. This doll closet made out of cigarette filters.
3. This soap container with weird photos of your kids, kind of creepy.
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WEST HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) – Federal officials have visited Connecticut to study the mineral blamed for causing foundations to crumble in thousands of homes.
WVIT-TV reports officials with the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers finished a two-day visit to the state Thursday.
Democratic Gov. Dannel Malloy says the team will discuss their findings with lawmakers at the end of the month.
Malloy says he requested “short order” guidance on standards for quarries and concrete manufacturers.
The federal team says more state assistance would depend on an act of Congress.
Officials have traced the problem to the mineral pyrrhotite. The mineral reacts with oxygen and water, and causes cracks in concrete foundations over time.
State officials estimate up to 30,000 homeowners are affected.
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BUFFALO, NY — Buffalo is going pink for a good cause.
Popular Queen City charity 26 Shirts is teaming up with IC Woods, a local consulting firm, on a project called "Pink Buffalo."
The Buffalo-shaped lawn ornament will help raise proceeds for the Susan G. Komen Foundation for breast cancer research.
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MUCH of Wall Street's equity market volatility this year has been attributed to falls in the US bond market, where worries over rising inflationary pressures in an economy enjoying near-full employment have pushed yields gradually higher.
The first major blowout was on Feb 2, when sudden
This undated image released by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, shows Steven Wiggins, who was identified by the Humphreys County Sheriff's Office as a suspect in the killing of a sheriff's deputy. A Tennessee Highway Patrol spokesman tells news outlets that the suspect was involved in an altercation with the Dickson County deputy early Wednesday, May 30, 2018, after a vehicle was reported stolen. (Tennessee Bureau of Investigation via AP)
NORTH CHESTERFIELD, Va. (WRIC) – January 1 brought an unforgettable New Year’s Day for one Kenwood, Virginia couple.
Sherman and Shakiya Jones have an extra reason to celebrate after welcoming a brand new baby girl at the stroke of midnight. Shermiya Jones was born at 12 a.m. on the minute.
Weighing in at 5 pounds 13 ounces, she was the first baby born at Johnston Willis Hospital in 2017. Nurses told the family it is extremely rare to see a delivery within the first minute of the New Year.
“Everybody’s asking questions; they’re happy for us and ecstatic to see the first baby,” Sherman Jones said. “The doctor that helped deliver the baby said that in 30 years, this is her first 12:00 on-the-dot baby.”
Shermiya has one big brother, who is four. Their mom says he is thrilled to have a baby sister.
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The Wyandot County Council on Aging held a Super “Bowl” party on Wednesday at the Senior Depot in Carey.
Attendees ate a lunch with special items from Super Bowl areas Philadelphia and New England before testing their mettle on the Wii.
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Airmen from the 158th Fighter Wing from the Vermont Air National Guard and other Guard units across the U.S. arrived to their deployed location in Southwest Asia and began combat operations within 24 hours in support of Operation Inherent Resolve.
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Former Minister Mervyn Silva says that Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe is not a person who is hungry for power.
Speaking to reporters in Colombo, he stated that Ranil Wickremesinghe is a suitable candidate for the next presidential election.
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April 28 H.I.S. Co Ltd
* Says it will establish a wholly owned subsidiary based in Okinawa-ken
* New subsidiary will be engaged in travel business
* New subsidiary will be capitalized at 60 million yen
* New subsidiary will start operation on Oct. 1
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Vanek scored a goal and an assist in Monday's 5-4 overtime win over the Bruins.
He also added two shots, one hit and a plus-1 rating, Vanek's 20th goal of the season came on a beautiful redirection of a Markus Nutivaara shot from the point ear;y in the third period, and the veteran winger now has three goals and seven points in the last six games as he settled in alongside Alexander Wennberg and Boone Jenner on a suddenly dangerous third line for the Blue Jackets.
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Rome, December 11 - The 50th anniversary edition of the Sant'Egidio community's guide contains all the info poor, homeless and migrants may need to eat, sleep, wash and scrub up. The guide also includes Pope Francis' laundromat, in Via Gallicano, where migrants wash their clothes. The guide, whose 8,000 copies are given out free, contains 41 canteens, "one more than last year," said Community chief Marco Impagliazzo, as well as 47 places to sleep, 27 services for personal cleaning and 39 places for grooming. "This guide has been complied mainly thanks to those who use our service and help us improve them," said Impagliazzo. In 2017, every week, the community's centres gave out five tonnes of food, three tonnes of clothes, and over the year 21,000 meals and sleeping bags, 12,000 personal-hygiene products, 40,000 food packages, 80,000 dinners in the canteen in Via Dandolo, with 5,200 volunteers providing 120,000 street dinners.
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REUTERS - U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping reiterated their mutual commitment to denuclearize the Korean peninsula during a phone conversation on Friday, the White House said in a statement.
Trump and Xi also agreed that the recent adoption of a United Nations Security Council resolution on North Korea was an important step toward achieving peace and stability on the peninsula, it added.
"President Trump and President Xi agreed North Korea must stop its provocative and escalatory behavior," the statement said.
The White House said the "relationship between the two presidents is an extremely close one, and will hopefully lead to a peaceful resolution of the North Korea problem."
U.S. Navy Pacific Fleet Command Master Chief Susan Whitman, left, and U.S. Navy Cmdr. Shane Tanner, right, executive officer for Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 125, speak during a visit to the facilities, Sailors and Marines at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Feb. 14, 2017. Whitman spoke about destructive behaviors such as sexual assault, drug abuse and alcohol abuse and how it affects warfighting readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Abrego)
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The pipeline protests at Standing Rock Sioux Tribe in North Dakota made headlines across the world and an Edmonton photographer was there to record history. Now, Amber Bracken’s efforts have been recognized with a prestigious award. Gord Steinke sits down with Bracken to learn more about her work.
NEW YORK — When planning started for the Second Avenue subway, Woodrow Wilson was president of the United States and people were driving the Ford Model T. The subway fare was 5 cents. On Sunday, nearly a century later, one of the most star-crossed infrastructure projects in the United States opened to gasps of disbelief. “I…
KALAMAZOO, MI -- Nightly single-lane closures on I-94 are scheduled to start Monday.
According to a release from the Michigan Department of Transportation, one lane of westbound I-94 will be closed between Exit 80 and Exit 76 from March 19 to April 7. The closures will occur each night at 8 p.m.
The road closures, between the Sprinkle Road and Westnedge Avenue exits in Kalamazoo and Portage, will allow crews to take soil boring samples. According to MDOT traffic figures, 76,900 vehicles take this route on an average day.
On March 28 and 29, the southbound Sprinkle Road ramp to westbound I-94 will be closed.
Sprinkle Road traffic will be directed to use the south roundabout to enter westbound I-94 from the north.
For project details and a map, visit MDOT's interactive live tool Mi Drive
In many cases, less-educated workers endure tougher working conditions. For example, fewer than half of men without college degrees can take a break whenever they want to, compared to more than 76 percent of men with college degrees. Likewise, nearly 68 percent of men without degrees spend at least a fourth of their time moving heavy loads.
They asked if she had identification — no — and if she had drugs — yes. A trooper pulled some spice from Kory’s bra and placed it on the hood of an unmarked car, before putting Kory in cuffs and ushering her into the passenger seat.
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If you notice, the pivot is attached to the blue molded piece, not the red. Just Hasbro reusing whatever they can in different ways to save money on an extensive remold of a 2' tall figure I don't believe so....I think Hasbro simply just reused the mold for the shoulder gun of Titan Metroplex and designed a cap to cover it and make it look different.If you notice, the pivot is attached to the blue molded piece, not the red. Just Hasbro reusing whatever they can in different ways to save money on an extensive remold of a 2' tall figure
NEW DELHI (AP) — Prime Minister Narendra Modi urges people to help him build a prosperous and united India, promising to wipe out corruption and usher in good governance.
In an hourlong speech Tuesday to mark the anniversary of India’s independence from British rule, Modi pledged to bring in transparency to end decades of graft.
“We may have grown up in despair, but now we have to move ahead with confidence,” he said as he addressed the nation from the Red Fort, a sprawling 17th century fortress in the heart of New Delhi.
Modi hailed his government efforts in recent months, including the surprise withdrawal of large currency notes and an overhaul of taxes on goods and services that he said had brought billions of dollars of unaccounted money into the mainstream economy.
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No clue what I’m looking at but here’s a #BTS from last night’s episode of @anotherperiod where I got to play #siamesetwins to the hilarious & kind @funnyasiandude Thanks to the cast & crew of #anotherperiod for having me on and letting me play with y’all. I had a blast! @natashaleggero @rikilindhome @jeremykonner #WorldsCollide #CrazyExGirlfriend And yes, this season’s Hortense is the brilliant talented @donna_lynne_champlin who plays #PaulaProctor on @cw_crazyxgf @thecw
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Jakarta: The House of Representatives will inaugurate PDI Perjuangan lawmaker Utut Adianto as its new deputy speaker this afternoon.
"The ceremony will be held at around 2:00 PM. The process will be held according to the regulation," House Deputy Speaker Agus Hermanto said.
"He will have a coordinating role for national financial affairs. We will establish the job desk for the newly-formed position," he added.Utut currently serves as the deputy head of House Comitte X. He also serves as the leader of PDI Perjuangan Faction.The 53-year-old politician is an Indonesian chess Grandmaster. He is Indonesia's top-rated player of all-time.(WAH)
LATROBE, Pa. — Pennsylvania authorities say a man has died of injuries he suffered from lighting himself on fire in his yard.
Firefighters in Latrobe were responding to a shed fire Saturday night when they discovered the man on fire nearby.
Fire Chief John Brasile said the 58-year-old man had left a suicide note on a door to his home, where he lived alone. He said the man was burned over about 80 percent of his body.
The medical examiner said the man died Monday morning of thermal inhalation injuries and ruled the death a suicide.
A gray cat went scrambling for cover in the Marlins Park outfield midway through Tuesday night’s game, and no wonder, given the barrage off Marcell Ozuna’s bat.
Ozuna homered twice and had a career-high six RBIs to help Miami win its home opener against the Atlanta Braves, 8-4.
Announced attendance was 36,519, and that didn’t include a cat that ran onto the field midway through the game. It scurried along the outfield warning track, ran away from right fielder Giancarlo Stanton, crawled up the center field wall and then appeared to get stuck in the animatronic home run sculpture.
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CALGARY, ALBERTA–(Marketwired – Feb. 15, 2017) - Eagle Energy Inc. (TSX:EGL) (“Eagle“) confirms its February 2017 dividend. The cash dividend to be paid on March 23, 2017, in respect of the period from February 1, 2017 to February 28, 2017, for shareholders of record on February 28, 2017 will be $0.005 per common share of Eagle. The ex-dividend date is February 24, 2017. Eagle’s dividend has been designated as an “eligible dividend” for Canadian income tax purposes.
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On Gallant at Night, Paul give his reaction to the Astros 8-2 win against the Red Sox to lead the series 2-0
Paul feel like Jose Altuve is the most lovable athlete
On the Nightly News, Paul talks about Kevin McHale comments on James Harden not being a leader and more
Paul talk about all 3 of the Houston teams winning.
On The Late Night Snack Paul talks about a New Jersey man wo is facing criminal charges and has gotten his family a lifetime from a pee wee football league after allegedly putting a 16-year-old coach in a chokehold because he was frustrated that his son had been rotated out of the quarterback position.
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'NFF Must Learn Lessons From Eagles' Defeat To Bafana'
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Nigerian international and Fulham forward, Sone Aluko has urged the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to learn lessons and move on from Super Eagles' stunning defeat to South Africa last weekend in Uyo, saying there are lots of improvements to be made.
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BHAKKAR: At least five people were killed and 19 injured when a van collided with a car early Tuesday.
The two vehicles collided on Jung Road, after the car’s faulty tie rod failed to function, sources told Geo News.
11 of the 19 injured in the incident were reported to be critical and referred to District Headquarter Hospital (DHQ) Bhakkar after they received initial treatment at THQ Mankera Hospital.
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Six injured persons were transferred to Allied Hospital Faisalabad.
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OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (KSWO)- Oklahoma Highway Patrol Capt. Paul Timmons was one of 228 law enforcement officers graduating from the FBI National Academy.
National Academy Program is ten weeks of advanced communication, leadership and fitness training for selected officers having proven records as professionals within their agencies.
Timmons has served 29 years with the OHP. His current assignment is Public Affairs Division Commander.
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WINDSOR, Ont. -- Ontario's NDP leader is dismissing a Liberal attack that alleges her party has a questionable financial relationship with a group of unions.
Andrea Horwath, who has been leading in recent polls ahead of next week's election, says her party has no financial relationship with the Cornerstone group.
She also says the governing Liberals made deals with special interest groups throughout their years in office.
The Liberals are calling on Horwath to disclose details of the NDP's links to the for-profit group founded by eight unions, alleging it is financially supporting the New Democrat election campaign and operations.
The attack comes after the Liberals have repeatedly gone after the NDP for their promise not to use back-to-work legislation if elected, saying Horwath would be beholden to unions.
The NDP says its lawyers are following up with the Liberals regarding their statements over Cornerstone.
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by Ira Chernus
"You could hear the deep sadness in the preacher’s voice as he named 'the greatest purveyor of violence in the world today — my own government.' With those words, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered a scathing indictment of America’s war in Vietnam. It was April 4, 1967. His antiwar sermon seemed to signal a new high tide of opposition to a brutal set of American policies in Southeast Asia. Just 11 days later, unexpectedly large crowds would come out in New York and San Francisco for the first truly massive antiwar rallies. Back then, a protest of at least a quarter of a million seemed 'yuge.' King signaled another turning point by concluding his speech with 'something even more disturbing' — something that would deeply disturb the developing antiwar movement as well. 'The war in Vietnam,' he said, 'is but a symptom of a far deeper malady within the American spirit.'" (04/17/17)
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Morse (foot) is listed as out for Sunday's game against the Texans.
Morse will miss his fourth consecutive game Sunday, and Zach Fulton will continue to fill in at center.
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov met North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during a visit to Pyongyang on Thursday, Russian news agencies reported citing a delegation source.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un meets with South Korean President Moon Jae-in (not pictured) during their summit at the truce village of Panmunjom, North Korea, in this handout picture released by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on May 27, 2018. KCNA/via REUTERS
Lavrov travelled to North Korea on Thursday and was due to hold talks with counterpart Ri Yong Ho about the situation on the Korean peninsula.
Lavrov’s trip is taking place ahead of a possible summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and the North Korean leader next month.
Track: The Touch | Artist: Stan Bush | Album: The Transformers: The Movie
Track: The Touch | Artist: Stan Bush | Album: The Transformers: The Movie
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Officials say a woman caught trying to smoke on a Southwest flight has been arrested after shouting she was going to kill everyone on the plane.
Sacramento County sheriff’s spokesman Shaun Hampton said Monday that 24-year-old Valerie Curbelo was arrested on the tarmac when the plane landed Saturday.
Hampton says when the crew stopped Curbelo from having a cigarette in the plane’s bathroom, she threatened to kill all the passengers and crew and became combative.
Southwest said in a statement that the flight from Portland, Oregon, received priority treatment from air traffic control and landed safely in Sacramento.
In a jailhouse interview with KOVR-TV, Curbelo, of Sandy, Oregon, said anxiety drove her to smoke.
She said she didn’t know why she made the death threats, adding that it wasn’t typical behavior for her.
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In this Jan. 2018, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers' Kevin Love watches from the bench in the second half of a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Minneapolis. Love will miss two months with a broken left hand, but he does not need surgery. Love broke the fifth metacarpal Jan. 30, in the first quarter of a loss at Detroit. (AP Photo/Jim Mone, File)
Deandre Green, 25, of Orlando, was arrested and faces human trafficking and drug charges after undercover Sarasota County detectives arrested him at a hotel on Friday. Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office
Dundalk FC have been drawn at home to First Division Cobh Ramblers in the opening round of this season's FAI Cup.
The Lilywhites will host Stephen Henderson's men on August 10/12 at Oriel Park. The tie comes just a matter of days after the clubs clash in the EA Sports Cup semi-finals at St. Colman's Park - August 6.
Stephen Kenny's charges are seeking to final of the country's showpiece cup competition for the fourth consecutive year, having beaten Cork City in 2015 before losing to the Leesiders in '16 and '17.
Dundalk face St. Patrick's Athletic in the league this Friday night, with kick-off at Richmond Park down for 7:45pm.
The Supreme Court has upheld a challenged practice that is used to invalidate patents without the involvement of federal courts.
The justices on Tuesday rejected a bid to strike down a process established by Congress in 2011 to speed up patent reviews.
The justices voted 7-2 in favor of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's patent review process. It has been used to invalidate hundreds of patents since it was established in 2012.
Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Neil Gorsuch dissented.
Srinagar: Union home minister Rajnath Singh, accompanied by a high-level delegation, arrived on a two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir to review the security situation.
Singh is accompanied by National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Union home secretary Rajiv Gauba, an official spokesman said.
He was received at the airport by the advisors to the governor B B Vyas, K Vijay Kumar and Khurshid Ahmad Ganai.
Jammu and Kashmir chief secretary BVR Subrahmanyam, Director General of Police SP Vaid and senior officers of paramilitary forces were also present at the airport.
Jammu and Kashmir was placed under Governor's Rule on 20 June after the BJP withdrew support to its alliance partner PDP.
Blessings all around for the pets of Falls Church community members as they attended the Dulin United Methodist Church’s special animal blessing event this past Sunday. The turnout was canine-heavy, settling a long debate that all dogs (at least want to) go to heaven. The scarcity of cats was noticed, but the cats put out a press release stating their mulitple lives are good enough insurance for them.
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When Rick Famuyiwa became the latest director to drop out of, it seemed that he might be taking hisactress Kiersey Clemons with him. She's been attached to the role of Iris West for some time, but as the project has continually been delayed, her involvement has been shaky. But now speaking with Modeliste Magazine , Clemons confirms she is still part of the DCU, and that her debut is coming up later this year in Justice League...Of course, the latter part of that equation depends onever getting up to speed. There's currently no director attached and no firm timetable for a start date. Warner Bros.' hopes to have it ready by 2018 are all but out the window. However, since the Flash is a key part ofyou can bet his solo outing will get moving at some point.
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US prosecutors ask court to dismiss case against man arrested during investigation into deadly California building blast
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HIGH RIVER, AB: Crews from Canadian Utility Construction in partnership with ATCO Gas will be upgrading the existing gas infrastructure on Macleod Trail S.W. at 9 Street starting June 19 until July 9.
Crews will need to close the eastbound (south side) lane on Macleod Trail S.W. starting at the intersection of 9 Street S.W. to Deibert Close.
The lane will be closed from 8:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays until the upgrades are complete on July 9. All heavy equipment will be removed from the area each night.
Local traffic will be accommodated throughout the period of construction. Two flag persons on Macleod Trail will be regulating traffic flow. Please reduce speed and obey all signage.
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The heads of security and law enforcement for the House and Senate say there is no direct threat to the Capitol complex but are warning people who work there to be vigilant. The Capitol Police Board, including the House and Senate sergeants at arms, the architect of the Capitol and the Capitol Police chief, said in a notice Wednesday that if "something looks amiss, or you receive threatening communication, please do not hesitate to bring it to someone's attention."
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A messy situation early this morning on the Allen/Warren county line.
A tractor trailer carrying peanuts overturned on Smiths Grove Road causing the roadway to be blocked.
The peanuts were cleaned by the time our crew arrived on scene.
But police say tell us truck that size should not have even been on that road.
There were no injuries in the accident.
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The NFL Players Association will be investigating the concussion suffered by Houston Texans quarterback Tom Savage on Sunday and the team's handling of the situation, according to NFLPA assistant executive director of external affairs George Atallah.
Savage was hit by San Francisco 49ers defensive end Elvis Dumervil, and video showed his hands twitching after the hit. He was briefly evaluated for a concussion before being allowed to return to the game, but he was later reevaluated and taken out of the contest.
Texans head coach Bill O'Brien said he hadn't seen the video during the game, but if he had, he "would have never let that player back in the game," per Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com.
This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.
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The Australian government today reached a settlement with more than 1,900 asylum seekers who sued over their treatment at an immigration camp in Papua New Guinea. Australia refuses to resettle asylum seekers who arrive by boat and pays the impoverished Pacific island nationals of Papua New Guinea and Nauru to keep hundreds of them from the Middle East, Africa and Asia.
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ONE of the Village Green Hotel's iconic Jacaranda views will never be the same after strong winds blew over one of the trees last night.
At around 7.30pm staff reported hearing a loud crack come from the tree located on the corner of Queen and Turf St, before witnessing it fall away from the hotel building.
The hotel courtesy bus was used to block traffic from using the Turf Street lane, while a police aptrol car joined in performing traffic management.
There were no cars nearby and there appears to be little damage to any of the structure. The Jacaranda tree, however is now gone.
This Women’s History Month, we’re celebrating the Queen of Pop herself.
Madonna has been known for changing the game. Rising in the 1980s, Madonna has been challenging cultural norms for almost 40 years.
Through her music, she has pioneered into a new genre, explored political issues, and become a style icon.
She plays on controversy and reinvention, one of the things that makes her an icon in music.
As a part of Women’s History Month, we’re listing five of Madonna’s most game-changing, controversial and downright iconic moments.
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× Dream job? Harley-Davidson giving paid interns a free motorcycle
MILWAUKEE — Harley-Davidson is looking for summer interns to help develop their social media presence — and they’re offering them a free motorcycle.
During the 12-week #FindYourFreedom internship, eight college students will receive a “hands-on experience in integrated marketing communications.”
The students, who will create content for the Harley-Davidson social media platforms, will also get paid. At the end of the internship, they get to keep the free bike.
“We’ll teach you to ride, give you a bike and pay you to discover motorcycle culture while you find your freedom on the open road,” Harley-Davidson said in a press release. “And at the end of it all, you’ll get to keep a bike.”
Applicants must be a junior and senior level college students (or equivalent) or recent graduates looking to pursue a career in social media. They also must be 18 years or older.
Learn more about the job or apply here.
Marc White captured this footage of a shark lurking around a whale carcass as he was towing it out to sea at Cape St Francis this morning.
The footage was posted to Facebook:
Earlier today, Kouga Municipality issued a warning to surfers and swimmers due to heightened shark activity in the area, which are being attracted by the dead whale.
“Two big Great Whites have already been spotted eating the carcass and, with bits of the whale breaking off, more sharks are expected,” the municipality announced on its Facebook Page, warning surfers and swimmers to stay out of the water.
Capacity utilization figures conceal the likelihood that it is a particular type of capacity going unused. Also: the debut of a new column.
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Milwaukee Bucks' Malcolm Brogdon, left, puts up a reverse layup as Philadelphia 76ers' Justin Anderson tries to defend during the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 29, 2018, in Milwaukee. Tom Lynn AP Photo
A pensioner arrested for drink driving has been jailed for nine years after a routine DNA sample linked him to the kidnap and sex assault of a young girl more than 15 years ago.
Arnold Baxter, 72, a sexual predator, snatched a six-year-old girl as she played outside her home in a quiet Staffordshire village in March 2001.
Driving a car with false number plates he then sexually assaulted her before dumping her in a nearby village and returning to his home 50 miles away in Rugby, Warwickshire.
The retired office maintenance manager thought he had got away with his crime until the day after his 72nd birthday when he was arrested on suspicion of drink driving.
As part of the routine arrest process police took his fingerprints and a DNA sample and checked it against the national database.
Former world boxing champion Floyd Mayweather is set to fight UFC champion Conor McGregor in a boxing match in Las Vegas on August 26.
The 40-year-old American confirmed the details of the contest on Wednesday in a video he posted on Twitter.
In his reaction, 28-year-old Irish UFC lightweight champion McGregor said “the fight is on”.
THE FIGHT IS ON. pic.twitter.com/KhW0u3jRft — Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) June 14, 2017
Former five-weight world champion Mayweather retired unbeaten in September 2015 after 49 bouts.
Rail passengers are being denied the chance to buy cheap tickets for the Christmas break by train companies that routinely “mislead” travellers, the official watchdog has said.
Six rail firms had still failed to offer a full range of advance purchase fares 11 weeks before Christmas, according to a report by Transport Focus, forcing passengers to buy more expensive tickets.
Passengers are also being sold tickets without any warning that their journeys will be disrupted by engineering work. Transport Focus found 14,806 errors in the database passengers used to book tickets ahead of Christmas.
Rail firms blamed the problem on Network Rail failing to finalise its schedule of engineering work over the festive break, but the report said the errors were creating a “sense of distrust in the railway”.
MPs described the report as “very worrying” and questioned why rail firms were unable to offer the...
An Post have issued a one euro stamp featuring the face of Che Guevara, a leading figure in the Cuban Revolution of the 1950s and 1960s.
The stamp, which features a famous image of Guevara by Dublin artist Jim Fitzpatrick, commemorates the 50th anniversary of the revolutionary's death on October 9, 1967.
Born in Argentina, Guevara helped Fidel Castro overthrow the US-backed dictator Fulgencio Batista.
His father was Ernesto Guevara Lynch, a civil engineer of Irish descent.
A quote from Ernesto - "in my son's veins flowed the blood of Irish rebels" - features on a First Day Cover envelope to accompany the stamp.
Designed by Red&Grey, the stamp is based on Mr Fitzpatrick's artwork, which appears on t-shirts, posters, badges and clothing worldwide and is now rated among the world's top 10 most iconic images.
It is available from main post offices, from the stamp counters at Dublin's GPO or online at www.irishstamps.ie
A UN-L music professor has been busted for selling and using steroids. 43 year old, Jeffrey McCray, is charged with delivery of a controlled substance and 9 different counts of possession of a controlled substance. In August and September, police found evidence of steriods in McCray’s trash. McCray told authorities he’s been using steroids for about 15 years and also sells to others.
Most of the steroids were bought over the Internet, but McCray says he had a local source, too.
To the Editor:
Recently, as educators across our nation celebrated Teacher Appreciation Week, staff and teachers of the Tisbury School were pampered by our PTO, students, families, and local businesses. Each day we were surprised by flowers, thoughtful notes, or sweet treats. The delightful luncheon and our “zen moments” were loved by all!
Everyone at the Tisbury School would like to offer our sincere gratitude to our amazing PTO and Tisbury School community for their continued support.
Sean DeBettencourt, Ashley Tarter, Natalie Krauthamer, Rita Jeffers, Alice Robinson
On behalf of the Tisbury School staff
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers at the Pacific Highway Border Crossing have announced the seizure of seven packages of Methamphetamines, also known as MDMA, weighing more than 50 pounds.
The statement says, it happened around 11:30am on Saturday June 10, when a 40-year- old man driving an SUV attempted to enter the United States at the Blaine, Washington border crossing, saying he visiting the U.S. for pleasure.
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He was referred for further inspection, where officers discovered the large amount of MDMA in a hidden compartment in the vehicle.
The vehicle and the illegal drug were both seized, the driver was arrested, and the case has been handed over to the U-S Attorney’s office in Seattle.
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April 24 (Reuters) - DNB Financial Corp:
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Happy Valentine's Day to the Kardashian-Wests!
A day before Kanye West is set to unveil his Yeezy Season 5 line at New York Fashion Week, the rapper-designer wouldn't dare let the holiday pass without planning something special for Kim Kardashian. E! News has all the exclusive details about their romantic celebration, which by the way, is far from over.
An insider tells us North West and Saint West's proud dad surprised Kim with a "whole bundle" of roses earlier this morning as well as jewelry. As for the specifics of Kim's newest bling, we'll just have to wait and see the E! reality star debut them herself.
Later tonight, our source reveals Kanye has a "romantic dinner" planned, surely at one of the couple's favorite spots in NYC. "They are in a happy place," our source says.
The Benefits Of One-On-One Training
The Benefits Of One-On-One Training
Greg heads back up to Fitness World in Darlington for some one-on-one training that left him feeling a little sore!
London police are investigating after a man in dark clothes, with his face concealed, grabbed an undisclosed amount of cash, as well as merchandise, after entering the Lorne Ave. Mini-Mart and demanding money.
The man produced a weapon, police said, but they reported no injuries.
The investigation is ongoing.
Milwaukee is known for its beer and now there is a museum dedicated to the "hops" culture.
The Milwaukee County Historical Society opened "Brew City MKE". You can find it inside the old Applebees attached to the Grand Avenue mall in downtown Milwaukee.
The artifacts and advertisements on exhibit will take you back to the roots of beer and brewing in Milwaukee, from Pabst and Miller to the recent surge of microbreweries.
"We thought, how do we pilot this in a new location and see how it goes as it's own kind of museum, if you will?" said Mame McCully, with the historical society. "So, this is an exhibit right now with an adjacent bar, it's the only Milwaukee beer bar in town. We only serve Milwaukee beer and you can grab a beer and enjoy Milwaukee's brew history."
For $10, you get a beer and a ticket to tour the exhibit.
× The Beat Full Show (2/3/18): Setting the table for Super Bowl LII
Mark Carman and Harry Teinowitz get you ready for Super Bowl Sunday on The Beat: Carm spent some time in Minneapolis on Radio Row this week and we hear from Pats kicker Jake Elliott, HOFer Terry Bradshaw and Falcons President Rich McKay.
Chicago Tribune A&E reporter Steve Johnson tells us what to expect from this year’s slate of commercials; Adam Hoge checks in after Brian Urlacher’s election to the Pro Football Hall of Fame; legendary bartenders Frankie O. of Harry Caray’s and Art Mohr of Stanley’s join the show for a pregame Philly-Boston battle; we get game predictions from WGN personalities, and more.
A US Air Force base in the San Francisco area was temporarily placed on lockdown on Wednesday following what turned out to be a false alert of an active shooter, officials said."We received word that our base emergency personnel responded to reports of gun shots," staff sergeant Nicole Leidholm, a spokeswoman at Travis Air Force Base, told AFP. "However, no shooter was found. The base is no longer on lockdown."Leidholm said the alarm was sounded at approximately 3:15 pm local time, prompting officials to urge all personnel, dependents and retirees at the sprawling facility to seek shelter or avoid the base.The base is located some 55 miles (90 kilometers) northeast of San Francisco.
Baku. 22 February. REPORT.AZ/ On February 21, reconnaissance-sabotage group of the Armenian armed forces attempted to carry out provocation in the Nagorno-Karabakh.
Report was informed in press service of Azerbaijan Ministry of Defence (MoD).
Azerbaijani Armed Forces pre-identified and prevented the assault with preventive fire. The report says, enemy was forced to retreat with many dead and wounded.
No casualties are reported in the Azerbaijani Armed Forces.
The ministry says, units of Azerbaijani Army control the situation along the frontline.
Freeman Technology is pleased to announce the release of ‘Developing a Design Space for a Die Filling Operation'.
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Edinburgh City have completed the double signing of Faird El Alagui and Liam Henderson.
Former Hibs striker El Alagui arrives having been a free agent after training with City since the summer. The French-Moroccan has penned a deal until the end of the season, having already played as a trialist in last Saturday’s 2-1 home defeat to Stirling Albion.
Manager James McDonaugh has also once again returned to former club Falkirk for the loan capture of Henderson, following the signing of Bairns teammate Scott Shepherd on a temporary basis last week.
The left-sided 21-year-old can play in defence or midfield, and has been brought in after it was confirmed that Hibs loanee Andrew Blake suffered an Achilles injury late in the Stirling game, and is likely to be out for some time.
Henderson joined Falkirk in the summer of 2016 following his release from Hearts. He is no stranger to League Two, having made 17 appearances on loan at Cowdenbeath last season.
Xcel Energy has the final okay to buy two wind farms now under development that will ultimately cost $1.6 billion to complete.
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The Public Utility Commission voted May 25 to allow the company to finish the farms near Plainview in Texas and near Portales in New Mexico.
According to the order, the result will be to reduce the typical residential customer's bill by $2.37 per month once both farms are operating in 2021.
The wind farms will be so large, it will take five of today's wind farms in the region to produce as much power.
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I believe there are three professional wrestlers that everyone has at least heard of, Hulk Hogan, “Stone Cold” Steve Austin and Ric Flair.
Just this past weekend if you watched any coverage of the PGA Championship then you say “The Nature Boy” kick off the coverage.
There is a report from TMZ.com that Flair has been hospitalized and his reps are saying, “We need your prayers, positive energy, and well wishes for our Living Legend as he is dealing with some tough medical issues.”
Flair was originally hospitalized over the weekend and his talent agency said it was just “routine monitoring” and people had “no reason to panic.”
Lecacy Talent Agency retweeted the following:
Are u a Fan/Friend of Ric Flair?If so, we need prayers & positive energy 4 our Living Legend as he is dealing w/some tough medical issues🙏🏻 — MelindaMorrisZanoni (@LegacyTalentCEO) August 14, 2017
Flair is the subject of the new ESPN 30 for 30 which is set to air on November 7.
Unlike many American Greatness readers, I both know and respect Bill Kristol. But a tweet of his on Monday crystallized for me why Trump opponents often seem oblivious to the president's appeal. It's not just that they find him odious at
THE GUEST SINGERS
Overall, four prominent guest singers performed duets with Morten Harket. With great gesture, Ian McCulloch, singer and head of Echo & The Bunnymen, was welcomed on the stage the first night.
On the second night, a-ha welcomed the Yazoo-singer Alison Moyet, Ingrid Helene Håvik from Highasakite, and the American singer Lissie.
Palm Greens the best property (affordable cost) of the city of Noida at Near 130 Meters. Road, Bhanauta, Noida Extension.
The Washington Nationals baseball team do a “President’s Race” at home games, kinda like the cars at Comerica. Well yesterday, on Easter Sunday, a certain rabbit got involved and put Teddy in a world of hurt:
CARL’S JUNCTION, MO (WFLA) – A Missouri man is accused of killing his girlfriend’s daughter because the toddler didn’t put on her pajamas, KOAM reported.
Carl’s Junction Police records show Jalen Vaden, 22, threw 3-year-old Jayda Kyle to the floor, causing her to hit her head. He then allegedly threw Jayda on a bed, grabbed her by the leg and threw her “face first” onto the floor. Vaden told police he left the room and when he returned, he found her bleeding and unresponsive.
Jayda was taken to Children’s Mercy in Kansas City where she later died. An autopsy revealed her cause of death was a head injury.
Investigators say Vaden was upset that Jayda hadn’t put on her pajamas as he told her to. Vaden is described as the girl’s mother’s “live-in boyfriend.”
After admitting to his actions, Vaden was charged with abuse or neglect of a child resulting in death and second-degree murder.
The child’s mother, Devyn Kyle was cleared of any wrongdoing.
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DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – Nearly 100 people scaled a 27-foot story building for a good cause Friday.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Miami Valley organization pairs children with role models in the area.
Each of the participants at the event raised at least $1,000 for the organization.
The organization is looking for volunteers and if you would like to apply, click here.
The Miami Dolphins enter Monday’s game against the New England Patriots as heavy underdogs.
According to OddShark, the Dolphins opened as 11-point home underdogs, but since then, the line has dropped a bit. Now the Dolphins are 10.5 point underdogs. The over/under for the game is 48.5.
Also according to OddShark, the Dolphins haven’t covered the spread in eight straight Monday night games. Miami is also 0-3 in prime-time games this season having been outscored 112-45 in those contests.
Miami ended a five-game losing streak by beating the Denver Broncos 35-9 last week. Jay Cutler, who missed the Dolphins’ first game against the Patriots threw for 235 yards and two touchdowns.
New England will be looking to clinch its ninth consecutive AFC East title with a win at Hard Rock Stadium. A win would be the Patriots’ 19th AFC East championship, which would increase their own lead in the AFC East’s all-time division championships. The Dolphins are second all-time with 13 AFC East titles.
The man accused of fatally shooting a woman and wounding six people at a Tennessee church in September faces a 43-count indictment, including first-degree murder, attempted murder and felony civil rights intimidation charges.
Friday’s grand jury indictment in Davidson County charges 26-year-old Emanuel Kidega Samson in the Burnette Chapel Church of Christ shooting in Nashville. He’s been held without bond since September.
An arrest affidavit from September says Samson waived his rights and told police he arrived armed and fired at Burnette.
In October, Nashville Police Detective Steve Jolley testified that a note in Samson’s car referred to a white supremacist’s 2015 massacre at a South Carolina black church. Jolley said Samson also told him he didn’t give much thought to race or religion, and heard voices and had visions.
NEW YORK (AP)  Humana and Aetna call off $34 billion buyout, citing "current environment"
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MORAGA, Calif. — Jordan Ford made a wide open 3-pointer with 45.3 seconds to go and Saint Mary's won its program-record 30th game of the season with an 85-81 victory over Washington on Monday night to reach the NIT quarterfinals.
Washington freshman Jaylen Nowell answered with a deep 3 to pull to 82-79 at 33.5 but Saint Mary's worked the clock down to 12.8 before Ford sealed it with two free throws.
Ford scored 22 of his 26 points in the second half. Evan Fitzner added a season-high 20 points off the bench for Saint Mary's (30-5) and Emmett Naar had 12 assists.
Noah Dickerson had 22 points and nine rebounds for Washington (21-13), which lost to Saint Mary's for the first time. Matisse Thybulle moved into second in Pac-12 history for single-season steals, tying Gary Payton with 101.
Keynote 1: Creating a Better Service Provider – GSMA & Telefonica
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Mats Granryd, Director General of the GSMA, and Jose Maria Alvarez-Pallete, Chairman and CEO of Telefonica, open the week’s conference programme.
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ON THE HORN: U.S. Rep. French Hill.
Tonight at 7PM CT, I will be hosting a telephone town hall. If you would like to participate, dial 877-229-8493. The passcode is 114451.
the Little Rock Republican, has just announced on Twitter some details on reaching him on a telephone "town hall" tonight. I'd mentioned yesterday the event was in the works, but no specifics were available yesterday.He said shortly before 10 a.m. today:Dialing in guarantees only that you may listen, not that your question will be passed along.To date, Hill and staff have not responded to questions about whether he'll ever hold a public event to hear from all with questions about such pending issues as the Affordable Care Act, Russian involvement in the November presidential election and some other pressing matters.As yet, I've seen no other notices from Hill on the event except by Twitter.
Regan McElfresh tallied 22 points and Lexi Roby scored 11 for the Warriors, who were tied with Willmar for second in the CLC.
Heidi Sellman's 19 points pushed Willmar's win streak to six straight. The Cardinals shoot 57 percent from the field and 94 percent from the line. Brainerd was almost as impressive hitting 11-of-12 (92 percent) free throws.
Willmar 36 36—72
Brainerd 29 35—64
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Abby Berskow 7, Grace Sawyer 2, Jordyn Swoboda 8, Madi Linbo 5, Hannah Johnson 10, Cayle Hovland 13, Carly Wedel 8, Heidi Sellman 19. FG 26-46 (57 percent), FT 16-17 (94 percent). 3-point 4-11 (36 percent).
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Hanna Degen 2, Lilllee Hardee 2, Kylee Heurung 19, Ashley Huber 2, Lexi Roby 11, Regan McElfresh 22, Courtney Russell 6. FG 24-75 (32 percent), FT 11-12 (92 percent). 3-point 5-25 (20 percent). Conference: 9-4. Overall: 14-8. Next: at Little Falls 7:30 p.m. Thursday.
After this week’s mass shooting in Las Vegas, both Google and Facebook promoted false news stories about the massacre. Both platforms took down the stories, but not before they were widely shared. Today on Marketplace Tech, we look at how fake news is promoted and why algorithms might not be enough to stop it.
Only about a week and a half ago did Carrie Fisher’s brother Todd Fisher comment that his sister will appear in the upcoming Star Wars: Episode IX. The supposed plan was to use existing footage of Carrie Fisher in the film, and he had told the New York Daily News that he and Carrie’s daughter, Billie Lourd, were completely on board with using the footage of Carrie in Episode IX.
Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy says Carrie Fisher will not be in ‘Episode IX’ https://t.co/lNyRkkkL14 pic.twitter.com/ywGUmilyUx — ABC News (@ABC) April 15, 2017
“I’m not the only part in that equation, but I think the people deserve to have her,” said Todd Fisher. “She’s owned by them. […] You don’t mess with this legacy.”
Apparently this information was relayed onto the Lucasfilm’s president Kathleen Kennedy, who was surprised that Fisher had given that information. According to Kennedy, Carrie Fisher will not be in Episode IX, stating “Sadly, Carrie will not be in IX, but we will see a lot of Carrie in VIII.”
Miller notched an assist in a 5-2 setback against Minnesota on Friday.
Miller has quietly produced since his outburst on Jan. 21, as he's now scored in five of his past six games. Owners who kept their faith in him are now reaping the rewards, and he should remain a useful contributor in most formats.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – American Girl just announced two dolls to represent the city of Nashville as well as its first-ever boy doll.
The dolls—named Tenney Grant and Logan Everett—will be revealed Thursday.
The company says Tenney is a rising star on the music scene and breakout songwriter, “finding the heart to be herself.” She has long, blonde hair and brown eyes, as well as an exclusive outfit and book that chronicles her story.
Logan is the first-ever boy character and also Tenney’s drummer. He has short brown hair, gray eyes, and an original outfit as well as his own drum set.
The Tenney collection is available on this Thursday through American Girl’s catalog, at AmericanGirl.com and all retail locations nationwide.
Scully and Mulder investigate a small boy in Connecticut who was brutally attacked by animals.
Police in Ottawa County are looking for a runaway teen who they believe is in danger.
According to police, Hunter Swartz, 15, was last seen at his home on Rice Street in Elmore, Ohio Monday afternoon.
The missing advisory has been issued for Ottawa, Erie, Lucas, Sandusky and Wood Counties.
No Amber Alert has been issued in the case, but the teen is believed to be in danger.
Anyone with information should call the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office at 419-734-4404.
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American playwright and author AR Gurney died in his Manhattan home on Tuesday at the age of 86, reported The New York Times. The cause of his death is not yet known.
He explored the conventions and anxieties of the upper-class white Anglo-Saxon protestant society, of which he was also a member, in plays like The Middle Ages, The Dining Room, The Cocktail Hour and Love Letters. His list of successful plays also include Sylvia, which was produced in 1995, where a human actor plays a dog adopted by a middle-class couple. The character was played by Sarah Jessica Parker in the original Off-Broadway production.
In his later years, his plays became more political. His last play, Love & Money, was staged in 2015.
Gurney was born in Buffalo, New York, in 1930. He graduated from the Yale School of Drama in 1958. He also taught humanities at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Now I’ll be honest, I didn’t know these cute little guys even existed until today.
Fingerlings are super adorable and one of the most sought-after toys this holiday season, but these little robot monkeys are also among the hardest items to find on store shelves. The new Amazon Fingerlings come in four glittery varieties, each with a cute name: Sugar is white, Rose is pink, Amelia is turquoise and Kiki is purple.
You can buy three out of four of them right now on Amazon, through third-party re-sellers.
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This is the hilariously cute moment a little boy got his own back on his older sister by whacking her over the head with a plastic bowling pin.
In the clip, which was filmed in Houghton-le-Spring on Saturday, the little girl is bossing her baby brother around when he finally cracks, whips out the bowling pin and bobs her on the head.
"Sister had been winding her brother up and he finally gets his own back for once," their mother wrote online.
"She was absolutely fine the bowling pin isn't hard and I think she was more shocked he got his own back for the first time," their mother added.
"They love to wind each other up but also love each other dearly."
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) – Illinoisans are putting their vegetable-growing skills to the test at the Illinois State Fair.
Judging for pumpkins, cabbages and other foods happened last Thursday. On Monday, most of them sat on display at the Hobbies and Crafts Building for the public to look at.
Contest organizers say people seem to be fascinated by the displays they see.
“It excites people who do not raise gardens or do not raise vegetables,” said contest superintendent Bob Schafer. “They talk about how pretty they look. You see a lot of people go, ‘Oh, I’ve got better-looking tomatoes than that.’ So my statement to them is, ‘Bring (them) in, we’ll see how good they are!’”
Organizers say they want younger people to get involved in the contest. It’s a trend they’re already seeing build, as one young girl is a champion garlic grower.
Kaminsky will play Monday against the Thunder.
After missing the last two contests with a sprained right ankle, Kaminsky was able to go through shootaround and has been cleared to return to action against Oklahoma City. The big man's return means Johnny O'Bryant will likely sink back into a reduced role off the bench after playing 16 minutes Saturday against the Lakers.
Supporters of the 19th annual Barrie/Orillia CIBC Run for the Cure, taking place Oct. 1 at Heritage Park in Barrie, got together for a flag raising and pinky-swear at city hall Monday morning.
Friends, family and loved ones who have experienced breast cancer will show their support as they walk or run along Kempenfelt Bay.
This year's run-day will mark the 26th year of the event and the 21st year CIBC has been title sponsor.
Held in communities across the country, over the years the events have raised nearly $5-million for breast cancer research.
Acting-mayor Doug Shipley holds the Run for the Cure flag along with run co-director Shelley Irwin and, behind her, CIBC district vice-president Raymond Lang.
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A worldwide campaign is underway this year to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
"MLK50 Forward" is encouraging individuals to cross the cultural and racial divides by participating in service projects or committing acts of kindness that have a positive impact on their communities. This can be done individually or in conjunction with major entities or civic organizations.
The campaign ends April 4, the 50th anniversary of Dr. King's assassination.
ClickOnDetroit would like you to share your own pledge -- how will you honor Dr. King and his message by participating in service projects or commit acts of kindness that have a positive impact in your communities?
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If you've ever wondered what happens when Berkeley-grade environmentalists finally seize control of all the levers of government power, let me introduce you to my town of Hermosa Beach, California. Environmental purists believe that burning carbon in any of its various forms ultimately causes the seas to rise and the polar caps to melt.
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CHICAGO (AP)  An autopsy has determined that a 19-year-old woman whose body was found inside a suburban Chicago hotel freezer died of hypothermia from exposure to cold conditions.
Kenneka Jenkins' body was found Sept. 10 in a walk-in freezer at the Crowne Plaza Chicago O'Hare Hotel in Rosemont. Jenkins had left her Chicago home to attend a party at the hotel. She was found about 24 hours after relatives contacted the hotel and police to report her missing.
Surveillance videos released by police days later show Jenkins, alone, wandering through a kitchen area near the freezer.
The Cook County medical examiner's office says toxicology tests found alcohol, caffeine and an epilepsy/migraine medication in Jenkins' system.
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Theresa May takes the mickey out of President Trump’s hands:
“Thank you very much for that wonderful reception. I don’t think I have received such a big hand since I walked down the colonnade at the White House.”
The answer may surprise you, here is part of an abstract from Derek D. Headey:
In this article World Bank poverty estimates are used to systematically test the relationship between changes in poverty and exogenous changes in real domestic food prices. We uncover indicative evidence that increases in food prices are associated with reductions in poverty, not increases. We empirically explain this result in terms of relatively strong agricultural supply and wage responses to food price increases, and the fact that the majority of the world’s poor still heavily rely on agriculture or agriculture-related activities to earn a living.
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Joanna Gaines’ first cookbook, “Magnolia Table: A collection of recipes for gathering,” will be featured prominently throughout Target stores and on the retailer’s website. Ms. Gaines and her husband Chip ended their fifth season of “Fixer Upper” on HGTV this month.
TRIPOLI (Reuters) - An armed alliance involved in a three-week battle over the Libyan migrant smuggling hub of Sabratha said it had taken control of the coastal city on Friday.
A group called the Operations Room and its allies have been fighting the Anas al-Dabbashi brigade, a major facilitator of migrant smuggling that recently struck a deal with the U.N.-backed government in Tripoli to stop boats from leaving for Italy.
"Sabratha city has been liberated from the militias -- the Dabbashi militias and their alliance," said Operations Room spokesman Saleh Graisia. "Now the city is fully controlled by the Operations Room."
"The militias have escaped to the west... The military engineering unit is working to defuse booby traps inside the city." The claim could not be independently verified.
(Reporting by Ahmed Elumami; Writing by Aidan Lewis)
A Wet Afternoon
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Rest of Today: Showers and thunderstorms with highs in the low to mid 90s.
Tonight: A chance of showers early then mostly cloudy with lows in the mid 70s.
Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms with highs in the lower 90s.
Wednesday: A chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms otherwise partly cloudy with a high near 94°.
SHEIKHUPURA-A man stabbed his wife to death and injured mother-in-law over a monetary dispute here in Hamza Town locality on Tuesday.
According to the police Khan Muhammad had demanded some money from his laws but his wife Shabana and mother-in-law Nooran Bibi refused. Angry at the refusal, he attacked his wife and mother-in-law with a sharp knife. Resultantly, they sustained critical injured and were rushed to DHQ hospital but his wife succumbed to her wounds on way to hospital.
According to hospital sources, condition of the injured is critical. The Factory Area Police have started investigation.
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Im the truth sayer and wont say someone is outstanding when they havent been much as u Would to say so
But everything you ever say iend up being wrong. If I had the time and the will I'd go back and find all your famous truth! Luckily for you I have a bit of a life and I'm lazy.
This undated photo provided by Eric Paddock shows his brother, Las Vegas gunman Stephen Paddock. On Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, Stephen Paddock opened fire on the Route 91 Harvest Festival killing dozens and wounding hundreds. Courtesy of Eric Paddock via AP)
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TEMPE, Ariz. -- In what coach Bruce Arians called "great news," Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson's knee injury is not serious and will not require surgery.
An MRI showed Johnson has a left MCL sprain that would require six to eight weeks of rest and rehabilitation.
Johnson, speaking to reporters on Monday, said he knew a few moments after the injury that it wasn't serious because of the amount of weight he could put on the leg and his ability to move around.
The injury ended his NFL record string of at least 100 yards from scrimmage in each of the first 15 games of a season. He also fell short in his bid to be the third player to have 1,000 yards rushing and 1,000 yards receiving in the same season. Johnson ended up with 1,239 yards rushing and 879 receiving.
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Ulis (back) supplied 14 points (6-8 FG, 2-3 3Pt), two assists and one rebound across 20 minutes in Friday's 129-97 loss to the Jazz.
Ulis fought through the back issues that had him listed as a game-time decision leading into the contest to post his fourth double-digit scoring effort in the last 10 games. The 22-year-old appears set to remain in a second-unit role for the time being, as head coach Jay Triano seems content to deploy a starting backcourt of Devin Booker and improving rookie Josh Jackson. Ulis is still capable of mustering the occasional double-digit scoring effort while coming off the bench, but his inconsistent production primarily limits his fantasy value to deeper formats.
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In celebration of her aunt Donna's 90th birthday, the singer posted a sweet photo of the two of them to her Instagram story, along with a handful of videos of their family enjoying the party. "I said don't get rid of that wonderful boyfriend of yours," Donna instructs Gwen at one point. Gwen replied, "I'll try not to!"
Nawaz Sharif has got political asylum in London, claims Zardari
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Co-Chairman Asif Ali Zardari has claimed that former prime minister Nawaz Sharif has got political asylum in London.
In an interview with private TV, Asif Ali Zardari said he wanted to see his son Bilawal Bhutto Zardari as prime minister, however, Bilawal would also learn while sitting on opposition benches.
Former president said whether Shahbaz Sharif run fast or slow, Mian Sahab (Nawaz Sharif) would receive vote and Mian Sahab’s vote would be shifted to her daughter Maryam Nawaz.
To a question, Zardari said he would have no complain with Chaudhry Nisar but with Nawaz Sharif.
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - One person was killed in a crash early Saturday morning in the Hallmark neighborhood.
The incident happened in the 2700 block Algonquin Parkway near Beech Street around 4:20 a.m., MetroSafe said.
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LMPD Spokesperson Dwight Mitchell confirmed that the vehicle was traveling east on Algonquin when the driver, a man, lost control and hit a tree. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene.
The passenger, also a man, was taken to University Hospital in critical condition, Mitchell said.
LMPD's Traffic Unit is investigating.
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Nassau, Bahamas – This morning Police are confirming that a 46-year-old American male will be arraigned in court for that alleged wicked sexual assault on American female guest.
Meanwhile Bahamian police will also arraign that Jet Ski operator who is accused in the alleged sexual assault incident involving a Canadian guest.
We at BP are watching these developments and will see if Justice will keep her eye closed or open it wide wide in both of these cases.
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A couple of the garden’s monster annual pruning jobs hove into view in December, and it is time to get out our sturdiest ladders and sharpest pruning instruments and set to. Grapevines and wisterias produce little but jungle if left to their own devices. Each needs a regime to keep it in check and to encourage it to prioritise fruit (and flowers) above growth.
Short, ripened, gnarly growth leads to flower buds and fruit; long, whippy vegetative growth does not. Winter is the time to tip this balance in our favour.
Prune grapevines now or soon: their sap starts to rise early in the new year and after Christmas they may “bleed” from the pruning wounds, which weakens the plant and splashes sap all over the patio. Vines that are grown along walls or fences are generally trained as cordons: one or two main stems are allowed to develop, and each stem’s side branches are kept shortened, to a few buds. Gnarly and productive fruiting spurs form on these side branches.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has unfurled national flag fourth times at Lal Qila. While addressing people from Red Fort, PM Modi said that like ‘Quit India Movement’, we should launch ‘Unite India Movement’ for the progress of the nation.
PanARMENIAN.Net - A medieval wine press has been unearthed during construction work near a school in the Armenian city of Yeghegnadzor, Argishti Mikayelyan, a Facebook user, said in a post on Friday, February 2.
Excavations were carried out director of the Geological Museum of Yeghegnadzor, archaeologist Karen Azaryan.
“This (the find - ed.) comes to prove that Vayots Dzor province has had a wealthy winemaking culture since ancient times which has survived and continues developings,” the user said.
The 6100-year-old Areni winery was discovered in 2007 in the Areni-1 cave complex in the village of Areni again in the Vayots Dzor province. The excavations of the winery were completed in 2010.
Mississippi State drops road game at Georgia to fall to 14-11 overall and 5-8 in the Southeastern Conference.
For more on the game, see Wednesday's Starkville Daily News.
CLEVELAND (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon’s drawing of the Ohio Lottery’s “Pick 3 Midday” game were:
6-5-0
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Man gets prison for selling drugs that led to fatal overdose
WHEATON, Ill. (AP) — A suburban Chicago man has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for selling the heroin that led to a 26-year-old's fatal overdose.
Thirty-four-year-old Kevin Liszka of Melrose Park was convicted in March on one count of drug-induced homicide for the 2015 death of Naperville resident Marcus Penton.
Prosecutors say Penton overdosed from heroin he received from a friend, who bought it from Liszka. The friend, Skyler Sabala, pleaded guilty in 2016 to one count of manufacture or delivery of a controlled substance and was sentenced to seven years in prison.
DuPage County State's Attorney Robert Berlin said Tuesday the case is "yet another very sad reminder" of the opioid epidemic facing the country and the Chicago area. He says as of Tuesday, DuPage County has seen 31 overdose deaths.
© Sputnik/ Irina Kalashnikova Macron Denies Allegations on Hiding Sources of Income, Offshore Accounts
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PARIS (Sputnik)According to the survey, Macron is set to beat Le Pen with 23 percent to her 22 percent. Head of left-wing political movement La France Insoumise (Unsubmissive France) Jean-Luc Melenchon is 0.5 percent ahead of The Republicans' nominee Francois Fillon, who lost 0.5 percent since Monday and now stands to receive 19 percent of the projected votes.
The survey, which was carried out between April 14 and April 15 among 1,851 people, also showed that 30 percent of potential voters would abstain from casting their ballot.
The first round of the French presidential election is scheduled for this Sunday, while the run-off is set for May 7.
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Pompeo has been chosen to potentially serve as secretary of state because Trump wants people who are on his agenda, says Fox News analyst Gen. Jack Keane.
With a blooming music scene and historical streets like Queen still active Toronto has had a very memorable past few years. The amount of new music acts to rise to the top, out of Canada overall has gotten them a respectful amount of attention. With that being said, kids are carving out lanes for themselves to help cope with many issues that often get buried under, with music being the only remedy. William Darc is here to explain the rest of it.
His latest single “My Drug” is an enigmatic r&b anthem with a broodingly honest William Darc hitting some of his best notes. The song is a very good reinterpretation of Justin Timberlake’s timeless “My Love” but spiced up with heavy production. It’s the first taste of his forthcoming Darc EP, an immersive release produced entirely by Rainer + Grimm who had a hand in production on The Weeknd’s iconic House of Balloons and even used the same studio where ‘The Party & The After Party” and “Wicked Games” were recorded.
Listen to “My Drug” below.
BOSTON — A judge on Massachusetts’ highest court is stepping into a fight over the proposed sale of works of art by a cash-strapped museum.
A hearing before a single justice of the Supreme Judicial Court is set for Tuesday in Boston.
The Berkshire Museum and Attorney General Maura Healey last month asked the judge to sign off on an agreement that would allow the Pittsfield museum to sell up to 40 pieces of art, including works by Norman Rockwell.
The museum says it needs to sell the art to keep its doors open.
Rockwell’s sons dropped their challenge of the sale after the attorney general and museum reached the agreement, which would allow Rockwell’s “Shuffleton’s Barbershop” to be sold to another U.S. museum.
Others continue to oppose the sale.
DETROIT (AP) – A newspaper reports that at least 40 girls and women say they were molested by a Michigan sports doctor over a 14-month period that the FBI was aware that Larry Nassar had been accused of molesting elite gymnasts.
The New York Times says the FBI became aware of Nassar in July 2015. But he wasn’t publicly exposed until The Indianapolis Star published allegations by a victim in 2016.
Federal authorities in Michigan subsequently charged Nassar with child pornography crimes. Sexual assault charges were later filed by the Michigan attorney general.
Nassar has been sentenced to decades in prison and will get sentenced in another case Monday.
The Times says the FBI declined to answer detailed questions about its Nassar investigation. The FBI said allegations against Nassar “transcended jurisdictions.
Pandev: 'Italy nothing to play for'
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Genoa and Macedonia striker Goran Pandev “could tell Italy had nothing to play for” in the 1-1 World Cup qualifier draw.
His assist sent Palermo winger Aleksandar Trajkovski through for the equaliser in Turin after the Giorgio Chiellini opener.
“I thought we defended well and made the most of a counter-attack. That’s how you need to play against the big teams, otherwise you concede three or four and can’t get back on track,” Pandev told Rai Sport.
“We have young players who are growing and hope to do even better in future.
“I think Italy are a great side, they will get to Russia, have a lot of champions and you could tell they had nothing to play for, as they knew they’d be second.”
However, the Azzurri did have something to play for, because they are not yet guaranteed a place in the play-offs, nor are they sure of being top seeds in the draw.
Sun safety is not just for vacation, it’s something you must think about even if you’re just running errands. Get expert tips on how you can keep your skin safe this summer.
Ed Sheeran dropped "Shape of You" back in January, and since then, the song has taken on a life of its own. While it's pretty clear that the track is about Ed's girlfriend, Cherry Seaborn, Miley Cyrus gave the song a whole new meaning when she stopped by The Tonight Show on Wednesday night. After running the lyrics through Google Translate, Miley belted out "Shape of You" with drastically different lyrics. No offense to Miley, but we would take Ed's original version any day.
MOUNT JOY, Lancaster County — Manheim Borough police are seeking a suspect in the robbery of a Burger King on the 900 block of East Main Street, just east of Mount Joy.
The suspect, described as a black male wearing a black jacket, black pants, black shoes and a mask, confronted a group of employees as they left the restaurant just after 1 a.m. He ordered them back inside and demanded an undisclosed amount of cash. When the employees complied, he fled the scene, heading east toward Lancaster Estates.
The suspect held an object he presented as a gun during the robbery, police say.
Anyone with information about the robbery, or who recognizes the individual in the surveillance images, is asked to contact Manheim Borough police Detectives Kiesel or Szulborski at 717-665-2481.
Tips can also be submitted via this CrimeWatch page.
HAMBURG, N.Y. (AP) — When it comes to chowing down on kale, Gideon Oji is once again the top dog, beating back a challenge from hot-dog-eating champ Joey Chestnut.
Oji gulped down 22½ 16-ounce bowls of the leafy green vegetable in eight minutes during Sunday’s Kale Yeah! Competition at the Erie County Fair in New York. The kale was served raw with oil and vinegar.
The contest is billed as the world’s healthiest eating competition.
Chestnut, of San Jose, California, consumed 20 kale servings. He is the reigning hot dog-eating champion at the Nathan’s Famous in New York City.
Oji is Nigerian and now lives in Morrow, Georgia. He took the inaugural kale-eating title last year, consuming 25½ servings.
Sunday’s event was an unlikely partnership between the Independent Health Foundation and Major League Eating.
The embattled director of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission has resigned after lawmakers sharply criticized her agency taking taxpayer-funded trips to Hawaii and San Diego. Sherry Cook's resignation came weeks after the Texas Tribune reported on those trips and the ties between the agency and the beverage industry it regulates.
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MOHMAND AGENCY: An explosion occurred at the main gate of Mohmand Agency headquarters, Ghallanai, today.
According to the political administration, the area was cordoned off after the explosion.
MEXICO CITY — A massive fire broke out at a partially flooded refinery in southern Mexico Wednesday, injuring seven people.
The state-owned oil company Pemex said none of the injuries were life-threatening.
Television and social media footage showed a huge column of flames and thick black smoke pouring from one part of the refinery complex.
The refinery's operations had been suspended Tuesday because of heavy rains from former Tropical Storm Calvin, which had partly flooded some parts of the plant. The company said the fire broke out after the floodwaters caused waste containment ponds to overflow, spreading oil around the plant.
Pemex said in a statement that the spilled oil "reached a point of ignition as a result of the flooding, sparking a fire."
It said company employees were inside the facility, battling the fire.
Curtis Shane Kelly and Amanda Tullos Kelly of Rock Springs, Wyo., announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Heather Lea Kelly, to William Rollins Foreman, son of Kenneth Michael Foreman and Patricia Rollins Foreman of Crosby.
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If you have been living under a rock you might have missed the rumored Floyd Mayweather Jr and Conor McGregor fight drama.
First they both agree it’s on and then Mayweather Jr says it’s off. McGregor says it’s on, Mayweather says it’s on, and then Dana shoots it down. Repeat. Recently, it seemed like it was on and even Dana entertained it, but then Dana shot it down again and a frustrated Mayweather Jr took to Twitter:
Listen, Conor McGregor, if you really want to get this fight done. Take care of your business with the UFC and then have your people get in touch with my people.
Both fighters want $100M to participate, however Mayweather publicly stated he believes Conor only needs $25M for the bout. The insanity of that is that McGregor has outdrawn Floyd by a mile in their recent PPV buys. Still, Mayweather believes he can command more money because he is a bigger star. Sorry, Floyd that is not necessarily true anymore.
What’s more fun than highlights of high school football touchdowns? High school football touchdowns by very big athletes! Here’s the best we’ve seen so far in the 2017 season:
Austin is home to its own breed of talented fashion designers. We've uncovered three up-and-comers you need to know, who will keep your closet filled with the hottest threads.
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The depleted Fenmen had no answer to a rampant home side, who also hit the bar twice.
The Clarets, who are tipped for promotion, had a dream opening 90 minutes of their league campaign at the Haydon Whitham Stadium.
On target with a goal in each half were Scott Coupland and Dan Schiavi on Tuesday night.
The best of Wisbech’s chances were when home keeper Richard Stainsby clawed away Alex Beck’s header, and late on Stainsby pushed out Kieran Hamilton’s low drive.
Wisbech: Vince; Emmington (Hamilton 79), Wilson (Cousins 65), Connor, Yong; Millson, Murphy, Buzas (Knight h-t); Beck, Ford, Frew. Sub not used: Baldry. Booked: Ford.
Goals: Coupland (35 mins); Schiavi (57). Attendance: 169.
[India], Feb 3 (ANI): The Kerala Police on Saturday honoured the Malayalam actress, who was allegedly molested on a moving train, for her exemplary courage.
Kerala DGP Lokanath Behera honoured the actress at the state police Headquarters in Trivandrum.
The incident took place when the actress was travelling from Kannur to Trivandrum.
She was sleeping in her berth when she felt a man's fingers on her mouth.
She also stated that it was heartbreaking to see that nobody reacted or supported her. (ANI)
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Rochelle Hamm, second from left, the wife of El Faro crew member Frank Hamm, is embraced by the family members of other El Faro crew members after they posed with photographs of their loved ones during a break in a U.S. Coast Guard investigative hearing, Friday, Feb. 10, 2017 in Jacksonville, Fla. The 790-foot freighter heading from Jacksonville, Fla., to San Juan, Puerto Rico sailed into the eye of Hurricane Joaquin near the Bahamas on Oct. 1, 2015 and sank, killing all 33 crew members.
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Norman (ribs) will miss four weeks, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Norman benefits from being on a bye this week, so his four-week timeline sets him up to return in Week 9 against the Seahawks, missing just three games. Although he suffered a fractured rib along with lung damage, Norman avoided a major injury that could've affected him long term. In his absence, Kendall Fuller and Quinton Dunbar will both see an increase in their snap counts.
Billionaire investor Ron Baron, founder and CEO of Baron Capital, spoke with CNBC at length about his investment approach and favorite holdings.
On the best way to generate returns, Baron says market participants need to stop trying to predict short-term moves and focus on the "big picture."
"The big picture is that the economy basically doubles every 11 or 12 years and the stock market doubles every 11 or 12 years with the economy," he said.
Baron also shares his views on electric carmaker Tesla and apparel manufacturer Under Armour, two of his favorite holdings.
The full version of the interview, which originally appeared on "Squawk Box," is only available to PRO members.
LED? I thought it was all about OLED now?
Not so fast, naysayer. While OLED is doubtless the winner on contrast, it also tends to cost a fair bit more than LED - which is why we’re still getting 4K whoppers with LED tech built-in. Just like this new EX750 from Panasonic. It carries the badge of 4K Pro HDR, which basically means it’s a delightfully cinematic screen.
It’ll still have decent contrast, then?
Apparently so. Shipping in 50-, 58-, 65- and 75-inch variants, the 4K Pro-equipped panel carries the same HCX2 processor as its OLED brethren - as well as Enhanced Local Dimming which, while unlikely to rival the true blacks of OLED, should mean less light glare and deeper, darker images. Both HDR10 and the BBC-frequented HLG variants of HDR will be supported, although there's no mention of Dolby Vision.
Marshawn Lynch was seen sitting down during the national anthem of Oakland's preseason game against the Cardinals on Saturday night. Time
A person familiar with the situation says Memphis will announce Penny Hardaway as its men’s basketball coach Tuesday.
The person spoke to The Associated Press Monday on condition of anonymity because Memphis hasn’t publicly announced the hire. Memphis has scheduled a news conference for Tuesday to introduce its next coach.
The 46-year-old Hardaway replaces Tubby Smith, who was fired after going 40-26 in two seasons with Memphis.
Hardaway is a four-time NBA All-Star and three-time All-NBA player who will be making his college coaching debut with the Tigers. He has been coaching for years with his own AAU program, Team Penny, and won his third straight Tennessee high school championship at Memphis East last weekend.
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NEW YORK –– New York City has numerous neighborhoods and many more names. They give character to a place and help define a geographic area.
They're a celebrated part of the community.
New York State Senator Brian Benjamin (D-Harlem) has introduced a bill this month that would require the city to set up a process for any change to a neighborhood name.
It also would require the boundaries to be set and include input from community boards and members of the community for any change. Advertisers who misrepresent the name or place would face fines or penalties.
The bill was assigned to the State Senate Rules Committee. It has not yet received a hearing.
Realtors and brokers are already prohibited by state law from misrepresenting names and locations of communities.
DENVER — Prosecutors say a Colorado man has been sentenced to five years in prison for growing thousands of marijuana plants on an island in the Colorado River.
U.S. Attorney Bob Troyer’s office says 33-year-old Santos Ramirez-Carrillo pleaded guilty to conspiracy to manufacture and possess with intent to distribute 50 or more marijuana plants.
According to court records, Ramirez-Carrillo and another man began living and working on the island near DeBeque in May 2017 and worked with other people to grow marijuana in the area, including on federally owned land.
Authorities searched the island in September and arrested Ramirez-Carrillo and another man, Santos Ramirez-Alvarez, at a campsite. Agents found more than 9,100 plants.
Officials say the marijuana grows, which are illegal on federal land, can have a severe effect on the environment.
Riders in the fifth stage of the 2012 USA Pro Challenge pass by Balanced Rock at the entrance to the Garden of the Gods Friday afternoon. Tyler Farrar sprinted to win the stage that finished in downtown Colorado Springs.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Police are investigating a Monday night shooting that has left one person with critical injuries.
KCPD dispatch says the shooting happened in the area of Myrtle Avenue and E. 46th Terrace at about 8:30 p.m. The victim was found on scene and taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Police haven’t released a suspect description yet.
If you know anything that will help investigators in this case, call the TIPS Hotline at (816) 474-TIPS.
Wildlife advocates plan to challenge the approval of a new Yellowstone River dam to benefit farmers that critics say could kill off a dwindling population of a fish dating to the time of dinosaurs.
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A bypass channel for the irrigation dam would be built near the Montana-North Dakota border to let endangered pallid sturgeon reach upstream spawning grounds.
But scientists don’t know if the fish would use the channel.
Wildearth Guardians and the Natural Resources Defense Council said in a court filing Friday they are negotiating with officials on how to proceed following last month’s dam construction approval by the U.S Army Corps of Engineers and Bureau of Reclamation.
The groups have a lawsuit pending over the $57 million project.
U.S. District Judge Brian Morris temporarily blocked it in 2015.
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During Buffalo’s Week 14 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts, the Bills recognized the Northwest Buffalo Community Center, which provides youth with educational and social enrichment programs and offers support to seniors, as the One Buffalo Organization of the Game. In honor of the organization’s contributions and commitment to bettering our community, Bills linebacker Lorenzo Alexander and fullback Pat DiMarco presented the group with a commemorative game ball. Additionally, the Northwest Buffalo Community Center will receive a donation.
With input from the players, the Buffalo Bills will continue to celebrate a different local organization at each home game this season.
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STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) – A Connecticut prosecutor has ruled that two Stamford police officers were justified when they shot a 25-year-old man to death when he pointed a gun at them last year.
Danbury State’s Attorney Stephen Sedensky III said in a decision released Friday that Lt. Christopher Baker and Sgt. Steven Perrotta legally used lethal
force to defend themselves and others when they shot Dylan Pape with their rifles on March 21, 2016.
Sedensky’s report said Baker fired twice and Perrotta fired once when Pape pointed a gun at them after refusing to obey commands to drop it.
A medical examiner concluded that Pape provoked police to shoot him.
Pape’s parents have said they don’t believe police handled the situation properly. They said Pape was a cancer survivor who had anxiety and depression.
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Europe a must for Montella future
By Football Italia staff
Reports suggest that European qualification will be essential for the future of Vincenzo Montella at Milan.
After a poor run of results the Rossoneri have slumped from third in the table to seventh, which has already led to questions over the future of the Coach.
The Champions League places now seem a way off, with Napoli now ten points ahead of Milan in 3rd, however Inter are just four points ahead in fourth.
Gazzetta dello Sport reports that a European finish is a must, even with an imminent takeover from Chinese investors.
With a current deal due to expire in 2018, the Italian newspaper suggests that Montella will either extend his contract in the summer or the two parties will part ways, which will entirely depend on results.
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Undocumented students, supporters push for vote on share of financial aid
Undocumented college students and their supporters plan on storming the capitol on Wednesday.
However, one star has hinted that Rick Grimes’ (played by Andrew Lincoln) plans to take back control will be halted when he is betrayed.
Austin Amelio, who stars as Dwight, teased that despite insisting he would work for the Alexandrians to help bring down Negan (Jeffrey Dean Morgan), viewers should question his motives.
“He’s kind of the lone wolf right now, you know?” the actor explained. “He’s in between two islands and every move that he makes, he has to be extremely careful.
“He’s on a personal battle to seek justice for himself and others. The angel on his left shoulder is talking a little louder now than the devil is on his right.
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Helen Boast/RedfernsNile Rodgers was hospitalized with an unidentified health issue over the weekend, forcing him to miss a concert Sunday in Toronto with his band Chic, Billboard reports.
Rodgers, who’s 64, tweeted thanks Sunday to fans who sent him get-well wishes.
“Thank you all so much,” he wrote. “I love @EarthWindFire @CHICorg all the #fans and my doctors who are taking great care of me. See you all very soon.”
Chic is currently on a joint North American trek with Earth, Wind & Fire called 2054: The Tour. It winds down next week.
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ISTANBUL (AP) — A trial has begun in Turkey against dozens of suspects, including the alleged shooter in the New Year’s Eve attack that left 39 people dead in Istanbul.
Fifty-seven suspects, mostly foreigners and 51 of them behind bars, were on trial Monday on the outskirts of Istanbul.
Albulkadir Masharipov — the lead suspect — is charged with membership in a terror group, murder, attempting to overthrow the constitutional order, among other charges. The prosecutor is seeking multiple aggravated life sentences.
On Jan. 1, an assailant shot his way into Istanbul’s Reina nightclub where hundreds were partying. The assailant escaped and the Islamic State group claimed the attack. Masharipov was caught 15 days later.
Turkey has been hit by a string of attacks since 2015, blamed on Kurdish militants and IS.
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Dominican athlete, Keyon Burton, has earned his country its first gold medal at the 2017 FLOW Carifta Games which are being held in Curacao.ion to Keyon
Burton achieved a throw of 62.14 metres to win the Boys Under 20 Javelin event held on Saturday.
Kalvin Marcus of Barbados (60.40m) took silver and Kevin Nedrick of Jamaica (58.33m) won the Bronze medal.
Dominica is being represented by eleven athletes at the games this year. They include Keyon Burton, Danelson Mahautiere, Cody Hamilton, Leon Hypolite, Kianna Benjamin, Keva Pierre, Fannie Gregoire Globensky, Treneese Hamilton, Tia George and Nathalie Roberts. The other competitors are Josh Toussaint and Shanee Angol.
The athletes are competing in 100, 200, 800 & 1000 metre track events as well as Long Jump, Shot Put, Javelin and Discus.
The Games end today, April 17.
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PR LAHORE - Over 20,000 Wapda employees have been granted one month bonus pay on the eve of Eidul Fitr after negotiation undertaken by All Pakistan Wapda Hydroelectric Workers Union CBA with Wapda authority.
The decision was taken after a meeting between by Wapda Chairman Lt-Gen (retd) Muzamil Hussain and union representatives. The union representatives assured Wapda authority that the employees would continue to put their utmost efforts to raise productivity of the Wapda and to extend all support and assistance to get completed all development projects well in time.
The union was represented by Khurshid Ahmed General Secretary of the union along with Haji Humayun (Tarbela), Malik Ashraf (Tarbela), Said Sharaf (Warsak), Mushtaq Ahmed (Ghazi Barotha), Abdul Latif Nizamani president of the union while the Authority was represented by Muhammad Ikram Khan Member Finance Wapda, Muhammad Anwar Khan General Manager Finance and Shoaib Taqi General Manager HR Wapda and other officials.
Video: When a stray kitten is brought in, the Durham Animal Protection Society offers spaying and neutering services included in the adoption fee. However, in June, since the influx of kittens due to cats' breeding season, they offer 'name your price' adoption fees instead, leading to big savings for new kitten owners.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Interest rates on short-term Treasury bills fell slightly in Monday's auction.
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The Treasury Department auctioned $39 billion in three-month bills at a discount rate of 0.820 percent, down from 0.825 percent last week. Another $33 billion in six-month bills was auctioned at a discount rate of 0.945 percent, down from 0.950 percent last week. The rates last week were the highest in more than eight years.
The discount rates reflect that the bills sell for less than face value. For a $10,000 bill, the three-month price was $9,979.27, while a six-month bill sold for $9,952.23. That would equal an annualized rate of 0.833 percent for the three-month bills and 0.963 percent for the six-month bills.
Separately, the Federal Reserve said Monday that the average yield for one-year Treasury bills, a popular index for making changes in adjustable-rate mortgages, fell to 1.03 percent Thursday from 1.07 percent at the beginning of the week on April 10.
CHENNAI, India (AP) Daniil Medvedev made a successful debut at the Chennai Open on Monday, beating another first-timer Thiago Monteiro of Brazil 6-3, 6-3 to advance to the second round.
The 99th-ranked Medvedev’s booming serves and powerful groundstrokes left the result in little doubt. Riding on his serve, the 20-year-old Russian hit eight aces – on top of several unreturnable ones- with the Brazilian left-hander only briefly rallying in the second set.
Medvedev next plays either eighth-seeded Yen-Hsun Lu or Radu Albot.
Fast-moving Dudi Sela of Israel kept Damir Dzumhur of Bosnia on the run with pinpoint ground strokes to post a comfortable 6-2, 6-2 win at the SDAT Nungambakkam stadium.
Sela faces the winner of the match between sixth-seeded Borna Coric and qualifier Hyeon Chung.
Belgian Steve Darcis quelled the challenge of Croatian qualifier Nikola Mektic 6-2, 6-3 to face third-seeded Spaniard Albert Ramos-Vinolas in the second round.
Top-seeded Marin Cilic had a first-round bye.
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Class of 2020 defensive end Logan Wilson picked up his first scholarship offer this week, which came from the Iowa Hawkeyes. For the 6-foot-4, 245-pound Wisconsin native, the offer came after Iowa assistant coach Tim Polasek visited Kimberly High School Monday, and initially caught him by surprise.
“At first, it seemed pretty surreal to hear considering I am a younger recruit, but regardless I was very excited and honored to receive it,” said Wilson. “It came due to my coaches putting in a good word for me on how hard I’ve worked in the past year and becoming a better player and individual. I think it’s just going to be more of an incentive to continue working even harder.”
Wilson, who also has interest from Purdue and Minnesota, plans to schedule his first visit to Iowa City in the near future.
“I am planning a visit in May and I look forward to attending their summer camp as well,” Wilson said.
See highlights from Wilson’s sophomore year at Kimberly in the video below.
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Northside defensive back Alijah McGhee (28) knocks the ball loose form Valdosta punter Davis Baldwin (45) during their game Friday night. Jason Vorhees jvorhees@macon.com
Sidney Crosby raises the Stanley Cup on the Boulevard of the Allies in Pittsburgh, in front of a parking garage packed with jubilant fans, on Wednesday, June 14, 2017, during the Pittsburgh Penguins' victory parade and rally. less Sidney Crosby raises the Stanley Cup on the Boulevard of the Allies in Pittsburgh, in front of a parking garage packed with jubilant fans, on Wednesday, June 14, 2017, during the Pittsburgh Penguins' victory ... more Pittsburgh Penguins fans wait for the start of the Penguins' NHL hockey Stanley Cup victory parade in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, June 14, 2017.
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Superbowl Best Bets: Watching The Big Game
The next-best thing to being there.
If you weren’t one of the lucky folks who managed to score Superbowl tickets for Sunday (at a mere four thousand dollars a pop, who can blame you?) you’re probably looking for the next closest experience to being there in the Twin Cities in person.
The Morning Show can help. We welcomed former Vikings linebacker Ben Leber and Geek Squad Chief Inspector Nat Bauer to the show from the Tech Zone inside the Mall of America in Bloomington to share some inside tips on how to watch the game so it feels as close to being inside the stadium as you can get, without having to wait in line for the bathroom.
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A driver is believed to have run off from the scene of a crash in Sheffield last night.
A silver Ford Focus was involved in a collision on Beeches Bank, in Norfolk Park, Sheffield, yesterday at around 8.30pm.
Police said the driver is believed to have made off towards Norfolk Park following the crash, in which no one was injured.
Park Grange Road was closed at the time of the incident but later reopened.
Any witnesses are asked to call police on 101, quoting the incident number 1143 of June 13.
Rolf Harris to be retried on indecent assault charges
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Australian entertainer Rolf Harris will face a new trial in London over four indecent assault charges.
Harris was last week cleared of two charges of indecent assault and one of sexual assault, but the jury could not reach verdicts on four other charges, prompting the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) to seek a retrial.
Julia Walker, a lawyer for the CPS, told Southwark Crown Court the prosecution would be pursuing a new trial over three of the charges and one new count of indecent assault.
The charges relate to girls aged between 13 and 16 at the time.
Harris has denied the allegations and so far pleaded not guilty to all charges.
The trial is set to take place in May.
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After a long wait, work on getting CCTV in Carlow Town park will start next Monday.
A contractor was appointed to carry out the job and its expected it will be up and running within a few weeks.
Senator Jennifer Murnane O Connor says it will be in for the all-important summer season.
She says it will give people a sense of security and reassurance.
A petition for additional security at the park was started last year after a young man was mugged and subsequent incidents of anti social behaviour sparked calls for cameras to be set-up.
The cameras being installed will be monitored at the local Garda station.
Chief of staff under President Bill Clinton Mack McLarty reacts to President Trump's attacks on the special counsel investigation.
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Vatanen is said to have sustained a concussion and facial laceration from the hit by Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov in Game 4 of the conference quarterfinals, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.
Hockey players have been known to play through significant injuries when the Stanley Cup is on the line -- for example, Philadelphia's Sean Couturier played through a torn MCL against the Penguins in these playoffs -- but concussions are generally handled with greater care since it affects the brain and a player's mental capacity, so it's no surprise that Vatanen didn't suit up for Game 5 on Saturday despite his injury originally labeled as the more generic "upper body" type. The Devils have been eliminated from the playoffs, which hopefully gives Vatanen ample time to recover.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- A man who goes out of his way to keep life working the way it should at the Blue Hills Community Apartments was nominated for FOX 4's Pay-It-Forward award. So, FOX 4's Kathy Quinn went to surprise him with the news and the $300.
The maintenance man says he doesn't work so hard and share his heart for the money.
Watch the Pay-It-Forward in the video player above and you'll see his good heart.
: DJ Deadmau5 and girlfriend Kelly 'Grill' Fedoni are married.The 36-year-old Canadian record producer took to Instagram to share a series of pictures from the wedding ceremony.The DJ, whose real name is Joel Thomas Zimmerman, shared a photo of his bride-to-be hours before their ceremony as she sat in a makeup chair."So before I go... here's the last shot of non married grill. Here we go," he captioned the photo.Credit: @ deadmau5 He also posted a photo of his sharp-dressed groomsmen, who all wore silver suits and silver or black ties. Deadmau5 announced that the couple had officially tied the knot with a photo of himself and his bride in her white dress.Credit: @ deadmau5 "Mr and Mrs Grill," he captioned the picture.On January 2016, Deadmau5 revealed he had secretly popped the question when he shared a picture of the real estate saleswoman wearing an engagement ring on her finger while vacationing in the Maldives with friends
The Commission on Appointments (CA) has confirmed the ad interim appointment of Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II.
No CA member objected when Senator Loren Legarda moved to approve Aguirre’s appointment on Wednesday.
It was Legarda, who presided over Aguirre’s confirmation hearing at the CA’s committee on justice and judicial bar and council, which she chairs.
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The committee endorsed Aguirre’s confirmation to the CA plenary despite opposition of Senator Antonio Trillanes IV. RAM
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CHICAGO -- The Baltimore Orioles placed slugging first baseman Chris Davis on the 10-day disabled list because of a strained right oblique on Wednesday.
Manager Buck Showalter said Davis had trouble sleeping Tuesday night and likely won't begin any treatment for a few days.
Davis left Monday's loss to the Chicago White Sox after hitting a fly to right with the bases loaded in the third inning. He is batting .226 with 14 homers and 26 RBIs.
The Orioles also selected infielder David Washington's contract from Triple-A Norfolk and transferred outfielder Anthony Santander from the 10-day to the 60-day DL because of a strained right forearm.
NATO is 'fundamental bedrock' for US: Mattis
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NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Police are investigating after a man was found shot to death in the driveway of a North Charleston home.
Derrick Lamont Bowers Jr., 20, of Summerville, died from a gunshot wound, according to the Charleston County Coroner’s Office.
Officers were called to Suzanne Drive shortly after 8:30 p.m. April 15 and found Bowens. He was pronounced died at the scene.
Witnesses said Bowens had been on a bicycle when he was shot.
No arrests have been reported.
If you have any information, contact your local law enforcement division or Crime Stoppers at 843-554-1111.
Celebrity chef Mario Batali has announced he will step down from the day-to-day operations of his businesses after multiple women accused him of sexual misconduct.
March 28 Lithium Americas Corp:
* Lithium Americas reports results of special meeting of shareholders and provides update on strategic financings
* Lithium Americas Corp - continues to advance completion of strategic investments aggregating US$286 million by GFL International Co Ltd and Bangchak
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Superstars Mohanlal, Prithviraj and several Mollywood actors have launched their own production houses. Latest to join this trend is Sunny Wayne, who has also introduced his own production house named 'Sunny Wayne Productions'.
The popularly acclaimed play 'Moment just before the death', directed by Liju Krishna will be company's primary launch.
Sunny Wayne Productions and Saga Entertainment will jointly produce the theatre performance and will conduct the preview of the play at JTpac Kochi on June 10
Malayalam actor Siddique unveiled the production house logo and the first look poster of the play on May 28.
Sunny Wayne and Dulquer Salmaan debuted together in Mollywood with Sreenath Rajendran's directorial Second Show in 2012.
"It is a new beginning for me and my first attempt in theatre. I am trying my best to create a platform for artists and technicians to come closer and work together along with the audience," Sunny spoke to Entertainment Times.
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Mae Taimanglo Treltas, of Sinajana, died on Aug. 11 at the age of 58.
Mass of Intention is being offered daily at 6 p.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Toto, except on Sunday, Mass at 9:30 am.
Last respects will be held at 9 a.m. Aug. 22 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Toto. Mass of Christian will be at noon. Burial will follow at Tiguag Cemetery in Nimitz Hill.
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Galway Bay fm newsroom – A city councillor says the numbers of women on long-term waiting lists for gynaecology services at UHG has reached outrageous levels.
Sinn Fein councillor Mairead Farrell says figures for last month show that 87 women have been waiting longer than a year for an inpatient gynaecology appointment at the hospital.
She claims a further 238 women are waiting over 18 months for oupatient appointments – and both figures have risen sharply since 2015.
The Sinn Fein councillor argues the figure has been steadily disimproving year on year as a result of chronic underfunding across the State.
Councillor Farrell says services are severely understaffed.
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The work of Philip Carey can be described as colorful, wacky, strange and full of fun. Born in 1942 in Long Beach, Calif., Carey creates art inspired by his dreams and the medical treatments he received between 2004 and 2015. During this period, Carey was diagnosed with heart disease, kidney disease and prostate cancer, and he began collecting the medical ephemera associated with his treatment.
BLUFFTON, Ind. The Bluffton plastics goods manufacturer that announced plans last month to shutter its plant will lay off employees in four phases between early June and mid-November, according to a notice released by Bluffton Mayor Ted Ellis.
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Canara Bank ‘s shares tumbled more than 5% on Tuesday morning after the CBI filed charges against a former chairman of the state-run bank and others over allegations that the officials helped a company defraud the bank of about $10.5 million taken in loans over four years ago.
At 10.45 am, Canara Bank shares were down 3.54% at Rs 254.85, after earlier falling to a low of Rs 250.
The case is the latest in a string of bank frauds reported to authorities in the aftermath of a sprawling $2 billion fraud that was unearthed weeks ago at Punjab National Bank.
| Read: Loan default case: CBI charges former Canara Bank chairman, MD for cheating, forgery
In this April 22, 2017, photo, Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens looks to the end of the one-rope bridge obstacle during the SEMO SWAT Challenge in Fredericktown, Mo. Greitens is earning a reputation for public displays of physical prowess and revels in the attention, posting videos of his action adventures on Facebook and even using them to help stay fit while keeping a demanding schedule. Daily Journal via AP Jacob Scott
Olympian Cameron van der Burgh and Nefeli Valakelis tied the knot in a star-studded but intimate wedding ceremony in Athens, Greece, over the weekend.
The couple had been engaged since December 2016, following Cameron's proposal in the Swiss Alps.
It's my wedding day! 💍💒🔔👰🇬🇷 — Cameron van der Burgh (@Cameronvdburgh) July 2, 2018
Attending the romantic occasion were fellow athletes Chad le Clos, Ryk Neethling and Sanani Mangisa. Maps Maponyane was also among the guests for SABC3's "Top Billing", the show on which the wedding will be broadcast.
For their first dance, the couple jammed to Hugh Masekela and J'Something's "Heaven in You".
Here are some snaps from the wedding, shared by some of the guests in attendance.
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Actress Amber Heard was quickly condemned on social media after she shared a warning about ICE checkpoints that many deemed to be "racist."
"Just heard there's an ICE checkpoint in Hollywood, a few blocks from where I live," Heard tweeted Tuesday morning. "Everyone better give their housekeepers, nannies, and landscapers a ride home tonight ..."
Heard, 32, later deleted the tweet, but not before she was widely criticized on social media for seemingly stereotyping the jobs held by Hispanic people.
"Why did you delete your initial tweet? Is that all they are to you?" wrote one Twitter user named Don Carlo. "Out of touch much?"
Souza went 2-for-4 with two RBI during Monday's loss to Boston.
The pair of RBI improved Souza to 10 for the campaign, and along with his .320/.424/.520 slash line, the 27-year-old outfielder is locked into a heater to start the year. He boasts a power-speed combo and has flashed potential in both categories since joining the Rays in 2015. However, he's struggled to make consistent contact at the highest level and has also missed games to injuries. Now in his third full season in the majors, a career year is well within reach, and Souza's strong start is an encouraging first step toward a breakout campaign.
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BUENOS AIRES, April 5 Argentina's San Juan provincial government rejected a work plan from Barrick Gold Corp after a pipe carrying gold-bearing solution ruptured a leach pad at its Veladero mine last week, a statement on the province's web site said on Wednesday.
San Juan governor and provincial mining minister met with Barrick president Kelvin Dushnisky and other executives and expected to schedule another meeting soon, the statement said. (Reporting by Caroline Stauffer in Buenos Aires and Nicole Mordant in Toronto; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
LONDON, March 29 No deal in Brexit talks between Britain and the European Union is not an option, the country's car industry body said as Prime Minister Theresa May formally triggered divorce proceedings from the European Union.
In January, May said: "I am equally clear that no deal for Britain is better than a bad deal for Britain", but carmakers fear that without a formal agreement, UK-built cars would face export tariffs of up to 10 percent, risking the future of plants.
"We will continue to work with government and our European counterparts but no deal is not an option," the Chief Executive of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders Mike Hawes said on Wednesday. (Reporting by Costas Pitas, editing by Paul Sandle)
SINGAPORE: A Singaporean man was killed in a car accident in New Zealand on Monday afternoon (Dec 11).
According to a statement by the New Zealand police, two cars crashed on State Highway 6 along Ruatapu road shortly after 12pm on Monday. This happened near Hokitika on South Island.
"The driver of one of the vehicles has died and two other people have moderate injuries," police added.
Local news site Stuff.co.nz reported on Tuesday that the driver who was killed was a man from Singapore.
"It appears, on the face of it, that it was a head-on (crash), which would indicate one of the vehicles had crossed the centre line," said Sergeant Andrew Lyes who was quoted in the report.
"We're keeping an open mind while the crash investigation continues."
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The shuttering of Urban Outfitters' Space 24 Twenty 's two restaurants from out-of-town chefs, Pizzeria Vetri and Symon's Burger Joint, is making room for the opening of two Austin spots: hot dog/sausage kings Frank and trailer Lucky Lab Coffee 's first cafe, all to be found on the Drag. It looks like the retail company is now banking on local names for the Texas " lifestyle concept ."
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If your reality is a delusion, then a delusion is your reality. Legion's all-new season premieres April 3 on FX.
BRUSSELS Hungary needs to assuage the European Union's serious concerns that Prime Minister Viktor Orban's policies run counter to the bloc's values on rights and democracy, the EU executive's deputy head said on Wednesday.
"Taken cumulatively, the overall situation in Hungary is a cause of concern for the Commission," said First Vice-President Frans Timmermans, adding that the European Commission had agreed to start "a political dialogue" with the Hungarian authorities.
(Reporting by Gabriela Baczynska; Editing by Alissa de Carbonnel)
Democratic National Committee Chairman Tom Perez admitted Monday that the Democratic Party has to do more than “simply talk about the bad things that Donald Trump has done.”
“You need something on the economic side,” MSNBC’s Donny Deutsch told Perez early Monday.
“I agree, we don’t simply talk about the bad things Donald Trump has done,” Perez asserted. “We talk about the things that Democrats have done and will continue to do.” (RELATED: New DNC Chair Tom Perez Booed At Reboot Tour)
“Now that Donald Trump will be running for reelection presumably, he’ll have a rhetoric to run on and we can compare the empty rhetoric with the reality and we can also talk about what we stand for and what we will do as Democrats,” he continued. (RELATED: DNC Chairman Claims ‘No Human Being Is Illegal’)
Perez claimed the Democrats will be successful if they can convey their message of “shared prosperity.”
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The Broadway Players present Guys & Dolls JR at the Royal Hippodrome Theatre on Friday and Saturday (July 6-7).
A feel-good show for all the family. It centres on the love-hate relationship between Sky Masterson, Nathan Detroit and Sarah Brown and Miss Adelaide . Gangster Nathan Detroit organises an unlicensed crap game – all the places he usually goes won’t let him in so he uses the mission hall of the Salvation Army.
Famous songs include Luck Be A Lady, Sit Down You’re Rocking The Boat and Bushell and A Peck. The curtain rises at 7.30 on both evenings, with a 2.30pm matiness on Saturday.
The mural will be presented on Dec. 11
The mural is said to link the city with the county
A mural to beautify a retaining wall on Barracks Road in Albemarle County is now done after weeks of work.
The county is hosting a presentation of the mural at 7 p.m. on Monday, December 11, at the Jack Jouett Media Center.
The mural artist, Chicho Lorenzo, will walk through his interpretation of the mural and what it means.
The mural is considered a gateway between Albemarle county and the city of Charlottesville.
Broncos Show Themselves, Jets How Good They Can Be The Broncos finally played the clean game rookie head coach Vance Joseph has been pining for ever since they started their eight-game spiral.
Broncos Week 14 Team Grades: Denver Snaps Losing Streak Against New York JetsThe New York Jets (5-8) came to the Mile High City to play the Denver Broncos (4-9) and the Broncos dominated on all sides of the field. The Broncos' offense did a great job of controlling the clock while the defense completely shut down the Jets' offense. Even the special teams performed well as the Broncos snapped an eight-game losing streak. The Broncos' played a complete game and beat the Jets 23-0.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - A dormant gambling-expansion plan came to life just long enough to stall in a House committee.
The Executive Committee's 5-4 vote Monday on Rep. Robert Rita's plan was one vote shy of the six needed to move it to a floor vote.
The Blue Island Democrat's long-discussed plan won Senate OK 15 months ago as part of a "grand bargain" to break what was then a 20-month stalemate over the budget. It would authorize six new casinos, including Chicago, and allow slot machines at horse racing tracks.
Rita added several provisions to the measure. They include also allowing table games at race tracks and creating sweepstakes games.
Critics believe new casinos would simply strip revenue from existing ones.
The Legislature is scheduled to adjourn Thursday.
Shortly after 6 a.m. Sunday morning, eager travelers waited in line outside a shiny, white, 38-seat coach as driver John Keller, of Gunnison, checked tickets and loaded baggage.
The bus, which shortly after departed from EconoLodge in Gunnison bound for Denver, was part of the Colorado Department of Transportation’s (CDOT) expanded “Bustang Outrider” service. The rebranded and expanded statewide system includes trips from Gunnison to Denver seven days a week, departing at 6:15 a.m., with a bus leaving Denver en route to Gunnison at 1:55 p.m. daily, arriving in Gunnison at 6:40 p.m.
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Jeff Lokken, age 54, passed away April 16, 2017.
Mr. Lokken, a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, was a sales account executive for insurance company Combined Worksites Solutions. He was a member of Fairview Church where he served as assistant ministry leader of Celebrate Recovery. Mr. Lokken was an avid fisherman.
He is survived by his wife, J.J. Lokken; children, Jacob Lokken, Ashley (Matthew) Buntrock, Kelsi Lokken, Sydney Watson; grandchildren, Knox Buntrock, Kenzley Lackey; parents, LeRoy and Doris Babcock Lokken; sister, Paula (Greg) Neu; and brother, Scott (Julie) Lokken.
He is preceded in death by his uncle, John Lokken.
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Former Malaysian leader Najib Razak has pleaded not guilty to all charges in corruption case
New Delhi: Worried over "lack of coordination" among different security agencies, the Home Ministry has asked them to chalk out plans for a joint offensive against terror financing and money laundering.
The issue was discussed threadbare at a high-level meeting, convened by Union home secretary Rajiv Mehrishi, and attended by representatives of the Intelligence Bureau, NIA, CBI, besides others.
"The government is worried over lack of coordination. It wants better coordination among different agencies and joint action against terror financing and money laundering," an official privy to the development said.
The move came as part of the mandate of Paris- headquartered Financial Action Task Force (FATF), an inter- governmental body.
The objectives of the FATF are to set standards and promote effective implementation of legal, regulatory and operational measures for combating money laundering, terror financing and other related threats to the integrity of the international financial system.
Scherzer (9-1) picked up the win in Wednesday's 2-0 victory over the Orioles, scattering two hits and a walk over eight scoreless innings while striking out 12.
Coming off his worst start of the season, Scherzer took out his frustrations on an overmatched Baltimore lineup that didn't even get a runner into scoring position until Manny Machado's one-out double in the seventh inning. The Nats ace has now struck out double-digit batters in eight of 12 starts this season, and he'll carry a 1.92 ERA into his next outing Tuesday at home against the Rays.
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OPA-LOCKA, FLA. (WSVN) - Police are searching for a man suspected of abducting his daughter in Opa-locka last weekend.
According to Opa-locka Police, Joel Delgado had made arrangements with the girl’s mother to pick up their daughter on Sept. 30 with the intent to return her on Monday. However, neither he nor his daughter have been seen or heard from since.
Delgado is now wanted for questioning. Investigators said he is driving a white 2016 Chrysler 300 with the license plate L53ML.
Police urge anyone with information about their whereabouts to call Opa-locka Police at 305-953-2889.
Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this breaking story.
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April 5 Indian shares clocked a record closing high on Wednesday helped by a rally in auto and realty stocks, while investors awaited a central bank policy meet due this week.
The broader NSE index ended 0.30 percent higher at 9,265.15. Earlier in the day the index hit 9273.9, its highest ever.
The benchmark BSE index closed up 0.21 percent at 29,974.24 after breaching the 30,000 mark earlier in the session for the first time since March 4, 2015.
For midday report see (Reporting by Arnab Paul in Bengaluru; Editing by Vyas Mohan)
TITISEE-NEUSTADT, Germany — Richard Freitag led a German 1-2 Sunday to win his second ski jumping World Cup of the season and extend his overall lead.
Strong winds and heavy snow forced the event to be postponed three times and the competition to be decided by one jump rather than two.
Freitag soared 145.0 metres for 128.4 points, beating teammate Andreas Wellinger by 2.4 after his jump of 139.5 metres.
Daniel Andre Tande of Norway was third, ahead of Japan’s Junshiro Kobayashi and Norway’s Robert Johansson.
After five events, Freitag leads the standings with 370 points, ahead of Wellinger on 319 and Tande on 280.
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MOSCOW (Sputnik) — The gallery that has been closed since the assassination on December 19, 2016 will begin a new season on Thursday with a recital of a Catholic hymn, according to the Hurriyet newspaper.
Karlov was shot by Turkish off-duty police officer Mevlut Mert Altintas at the opening of an art gallery exhibition. Three more people were injured in the shooting. The Russian Foreign Ministry said it considered the attack a terrorist act.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said in his annual press conference in December 2016 that Russia would monitor all new developments in the investigation of Karlov's murder.
1st Lt. Elizabeth Kraft, 316th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) Headquarters and Headquarters Company executive officer, calls attention to orders during a promotion ceremony for three Soldiers of the 316th ESC at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, Dec. 31, 2016. (U.S. Army Photo by Maj. Julius Penn)
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A man in his mid-20s was killed in a shooting Saturday, Feb. 3 in Pacoima in what police are investigating as a possible gang-related shooting, authorities said.
Officers responded to the scene at 2:12 a.m. along the 13900 block of Weidner Street, according to Los Angeles Police Department Officer Mike Lopez.
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A suspect, described as a male, Hispanic, approximately 35 years-old, was in custody on Saturday. Police said the suspect also suffered from gunshot wounds and was taken to a hospital.
Authorities recovered a gun at the scene and believed the shooting was gang-related, according to Lopez.
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Discover behind the scene action from Walter Van Beirendonck’s Spring Summer 2018 menswear collection, presented during the Paris Fashion Week.
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The government's to set up a Passenger Information Unit covering information on flights to and from Ireland.
It will collect, process and transfer data in Ireland and other EU member states.
The Justice Minister insists robust data protection safeguards will be built into the legislation needed for the new unit.
Minister Charlie Flanagan outlines the purpose of the initiative:
Court sentenced Ex- Gov Nyame 14 years
Justice Adebukola Banjoko of an Abuja High Court in Gudu on Wednesday sentenced former Taraba State Governor Jolly Nyame to a total 14 years imprisonment for criminal breach of trust, misappropriation and gratification without an option of fine.
Nyame was found guilty on 27 count criminal charge and discharged and acquitted on 14 other criminal count charge and convicted accordingly.
In passing the sentence ,Justice Banjoko held that Nyame breached the trust imposed on him by the people of Taraba State who had on three separate occasions elected as the governor of the state.
Accordingly, she imposed a maximum 14 years imprisonment for criminal breach of trust, two years jail term for misappropriation , seven years jail term for gratifications and five years for obtaining property without appropriation.
The sentences are to run concurrently.
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The Matawalle Health Team, an NGO, based in Sokoto state, has constituted an emergency response committee to complement government’s effort at providing efficient healthcare for the people.
The Commissioner of Health in the state, Dr Balarabe Kakale, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Sokoto on Monday.
He said: “The Committee, which comprises Medical Doctors, Pharmacists, Laboratory Scientists, Nurses and other Public Health Specialists,among others.
“The Purpose of Creating the Committee is to complement the efforts of Gov. Aminu Tambuwal in improving heath care service delivery across the state.
”Members of this committee are highly committed and dedicated health professionals who were already involved various voluntary humanitarian services and always ready to serve for humanity.”
Kakale further urged the people of the state to reach out to the committee in the event of any emergency health-related issues on +2347035073453 or its Secretariat in Sokoto,for assistance.
Ronnie Reinhart, age 94, left this world on April 14, 2017, with her daughters holding her hands. She was born in Wisconsin in 1922 to German immigrant parents, the fourteenth child to be raised on their family farm.
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HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) — Virginia State Police say a vehicle sideswiped a trooper’s patrol car Tuesday morning on Interstate 64.
The trooper was reportedly responding to another accident shortly after 6:30 a.m. when this accident happened. State police say traffic was moving less than 5 mph at the time.
The incident happened on I-64 East in Hampton, just east of the I-664 interchange, according to state police.
Police say there was very minor damage to both vehicles involved. No injuries were reported.
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The old Paramount Theatre in downtown was transformed into the Deadmonton haunted house. Thursday night’s proceeds went to 630 CHED Santas Anonymous.
JERUSALEM (AP) — A former Mossad chief has told an Israeli television program that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave the order in 2011 for the military to prepare to attack Iran within 15 days.
Tamir Pardo told Keshet TV's show Uvda in an interview that aired Thursday that the order was not given "for the sake of a drill."
There was no immediate comment from Netanyahu's office.
Ex-premier Ehud Barak, who was Netanyahu's defense minister in 2011, previously claimed Netanyahu sought to bomb Iran in 2010 and 2011, but was opposed by senior Israeli officials.
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Pardo says he consulted the Mossad's legal advisers following the order but didn't explain what happened after that.
The Israeli leader has been a strident critic of Iran, and has accused Tehran of attempting to develop nuclear weapons.
The Olympics Organizational Committee for Paris 2024 is considering putting electronic games in its program. The French capital is not yet officially announced as host, but it will be during the IOC session next month.
One of the bosses of the Paris candidacy committee, Tony Estanguet, explained that video games can not be ignored and should be considered if they should be included in the Olympic program. He will meet representatives of the IOC, as well as international organizations of electronic games.
"We have to look at this issue because we can not say only:" It's not for the Olympics. "Young people are interested in such games Let's see what it is about, let's meet them, let's see if we can find bridges. I think it would be interesting to discuss the issue and understand why these games are so successful, and the IOC will have the final say whether to include them in the program," Estanguet said.
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Heavy metal band Metallica has scheduled a concert stop at Busch Stadium for June 4, the Cardinals announced on Monday. It will be the group's first show in St. Louis in nearly nine years.
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A man wearing a homemade pipe bomb detonated his explosive in a walkway at the Port Authority Bus Terminal near Times Square, New York, USA on Monday, injuring three people and causing chaos in one of the busiest commuter hubs in the city, officials said. CNN reports that authorities called the explosion in the terminal…
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JONESBORO, Ark. — Deven Simms had 24 points to help Arkansas State hold off Georgia Southern for a 91-89 win in Sun Belt Conference action on Saturday night.
Arkansas State avenged its 80-49 loss on Georgia State’s home floor in early January.
It came down to which team made the last free throw. The teams combined for 61 fouls. Ike Smith scored the final field goal of the night when he slammed home a dunk as the Eagles closed to 85-83 with 2:41 remaining.
Simms made his seventh and final free throw for a 90-87 lead with 16 seconds left.
Georgia Southern’s Tookie Brown was fouled as his 3-point attempt with 3.1 left just missed. He missed the first free throw but made the next two to trail 90-89.
Ty Cockfield was fouled after catching the inbound pass. He made one free throw but missed the second. Brown’s heave from deep behind the midcourt line was short.
Arkansas State (9-15, 4-7) made 30 of 44 free-throw attempts. Georgia Southern (16-8, 7-4) made 21 of 29.
Mike Hughes had 27 points for the Eagles.
Mika Brzezinski of “Morning Joe” said she will no longer allow White House adviser Kellyanne Conway on the show because she’s not credible.
Said Brzezinski: “I know for a fact she tries to book herself on this show; I won’t do it. Every time I’ve ever seen her on television, something’s askew, off, or incorrect.”
She added: “I will say: Kellyanne Conway does not need to text our show, just as long as I’m on it because it’s not happening here.”
That’s after Manchester City ended their interest and cleared the way for Jose Mourinho to bring the Brazilian to Old Trafford this summer.
The Manchester Evening News claim United have intensified their pursuit of Fred as they look for midfield additions this summer.
That’s because Michael Carrick will retire and Marouane Fellaini is expected to leave as he is out of contract.
Mourinho said: “We are going to invest the basic to improve our squad.
“We need to find a replacement for Michael Carrick, if Marouane Fellaini leaves, we need to find a replacement for Marouane Fellaini.
The Kansas City, Missouri Police Department was asking for the public's assistance in finding a missing Kansas City man.
Marion "Wally" Butler, 79, was last seen early Saturday morning near 210 Highway and I-435, heading northbound.
He has been located and is safe.
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Eovaldi (elbow) was activated from the 60-day DL and will start Wednesday against the A's.
Jake Faria (oblique) was moved to the 60-day DL to make room for Eovaldi on the roster. The 28-year-old Eovaldi will toe the rubber in a big-league game for the first time since August of 2016 after recovering from his second Tommy John surgery. He only built up to 71 pitches in his final minor-league rehab outing, and he struggled mightily in that game (eight earned runs over four innings), so most will want to take a wait-and-see approach.
Sheriff Kevin Tolson said new armor is needed to protect York officers from “the larger caliber rounds that are often found within York County, and are readily accessible by many people.” file
Firefighters responded to a motorhome fire on Hico Court off Tin Top Highway near the Parker County line Monday morning.
According to neighbors, a man lived in the motorhome but was able to escape the fire.
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MOSCOW (AP) — Tass says Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived at a Russian air base in Syria.
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It has been a long winter with a lot of snow. But at last temperatures are rising and reindeer herds are ready to move uphill, to their summer pasture.
These reindeer in Sweden have been in an enclosure in Harrsjön, between Strömsund and Gäddede, in the province of Jämtland. But, much to the relief of the herders, they are now finally free to move and are heading towards the edge of the mountains.
LONDON (Reuters) - Inflation expectations among people in Britain for the year ahead remained unchanged at 2.4 percent in April, according to a survey published by financial services firm Citi and polling firm YouGov.
Fruit is displayed for sale at a market stall in Great Yarmouth, Britain, March 21, 2018. Picture taken March 21, 2018. REUTERS/Hannah McKay
Expectations for annual inflation five to 10 years ahead rose to 3.1 percent in April, up from 3.0 percent, interrupting a recent series of small declines, Citi said.
“With both short and long-term inflation expectations near their averages, we think neither urgent policy tightening nor a reversal of the nascent rate hike cycle are required,” Citi said in a note.
The Bank of England is due to announce its next interest rate decision on May 10. Last week BoE Governor Mark Carney cast doubt on widely held expectations that the central bank would raise rates in May.
Toronto Blue Jays' Curtis Granderson is welcomed by teammates after he hit a walk-off home run against the Boston Red Sox during the 10th inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 24, 2018, in Toronto. Toronto won 4-3. The Canadian Press via AP Fred Thornhill
Nineteen-Year-Old Nigerian Rofiat Abodunrin Crowned Miss Dream Castle 2018
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- Hideo Itami did not wrestle at Wednesday's NXT television tapings, and was not at last night's NXT live event in Dade City. Although he will not be wrestling any matches on NXT television before NXT Takeover: WarGames, he is listed in updated adverting for the event.
- Tickets are now on sale for the NXT live events in Texas on November 16th in Austin and November 17th in San Antonio, ahead of NXT Takeover: WarGames. Tickets for the Austin show are on sale here, while you can purchase tickets for the San Antonio live event at this link.
- Congratulations to Donovan Dijak, who is the proud father of a baby boy. Dijak posted the photo below of his new son, Connor James Dijak:
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Three female teachers in Abeokuta, Ogun State, were on Monday crushed to death by a car.
The accident was said to have occurred at Alapako, opposite the office of the Ogunmakin unit of the Federal Road Safety Corps, along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
It was gathered that the teachers were standing by the roadside after school hours when the Toyota Camry with the number plate, EPE 140 BP, rammed into them.
One of the them was said to be a teacher in a public school at Ajebo, Abeokuta.
The fourth victim was said to have sustained some injuries.
Confirming the incident, the Public Relations Officer of the Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps, Babatunde Akinbiyi, said the driver lost control of the car,
He said, “The driver lost control of the car and crushed three teachers when one of the front tyres of the speeding car pulled out.
“One injured person was taken to a hospital, while the corpses of the three victims were deposited in a morgue.”
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Courtois has 18 months left on his Chelsea contract and has stalled on committing his future to the club.
The Belgian has been regularly linked with a move to Spain, where he previously spent three years at Atletico Madrid on loan.
Courtois also has family in Spain with his former girlfriend and two children living in Madrid.
Real Madrid are in the market for a new goalkeeper with Courtois and Manchester United’s David De Gea is on their shortlist.
LIMA Feb 14 Peruvian polymetallic miner Volcan Compania Minera SAA has suspended operations at an oxide plant that processes about 10 percent of its annual output after a group of people blocked access to it, the company said on Tuesday.
Volcan, a top global producer of zinc, silver and lead, does not expect the incident to affect overall production, said David Gleit, manager of investor relations.
Gleit declined to comment on why the group of people had cut off access to the plant, but the company said in a statement it has asked authorities for help.
Volcan likely produced 275,000-285,000 tonnes of zinc, 22.5 million-23.5 million ounces of silver, and 50,000-55,000 tonnes of lead last year, the company said in December. (Reporting by Mitra Taj; Editing by Matthew Lewis)
The European Tour are in Germany this week, check out who we think will do well with these BMW International Open Golf Betting Tips
BMW International Open Golf Betting Tips
After the chaos of the US Open, golf returns to some normality with the BMW International Open being played at Golf Club Gut Larchenhof near Cologne.
Last season the event was won by Anders Romero of Argentina however that was at a different course – it also explains why he is 200/1 to defend the title.
Favourites for this year include Tommy Fleetwwood (7/1) and Sergio Garcia (11/1) who have both nipped over from the US to compete this week.
The GM Tipster picked the US Open Champion Brooks Koepka last week, and is having an excellent season, check out his profit so far at our Golf Betting Tips homepage.
OAKLAND, Calif. -- The Texas Rangers placed right-hander Sam Dyson on the 10-day disabled list with a right hand bruise Monday, one day after the closer blew a save for the third time this season.
According to manager Jeff Banister, Dyson was hurt while trying to field a comebacker in the ninth inning of Sunday's 8-7 loss in Seattle. Dyson allowed two runs in the inning despite not allowing a ball out of the infield and suffered his third loss.
Dyson is expected to go on a rehab stint in the minors once his hand is healthy.
Banister said that right-hander Matt Bush will initially assume the closer duties.
Right-hander Keone Kela was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock.
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first drug to slow kidney decline in patients with the most common inherited kidney disease.
Jynarque (jihn-AR'-kew), from Japan's Otsuka Pharmaceutical, was approved Tuesday for autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease.
The progressive genetic disorder is the fourth-leading cause of kidney failure. It causes fluid-filled cysts to develop in and damage kidneys.
The FDA rejected it in 2013 but approved it after the drugmaker did an additional study. That one-year study, involving 1,370 patients with advanced disease, found the drug on average slowed kidney function decline about 35 percent more than dummy pills.
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Otsuka says the drug, also known as tolvaptan, will cost $13,041 per month without insurance.
Jynarque can cause serious, even fatal liver injury, excessive urination and other side effects.
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This story has been corrected to show the drug's price will be $13,041 per month, not $13,401.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen's testimony to the House Financial Services Committee (all times local):
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Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen has begun her second day of testimony to Congress. She appears today before the House Financial Services Committee, where she is expected to face tough questioning from Republican lawmakers. She spoke to a Senate committee Tuesday.
She says in her prepared remarks that the Fed expects to move interest rates up at a gradual pace this year as long as the job market and the economy remain solid. She says it is too early to determine the impact President Donald Trump's economic program will have on the economy.
The results of the recent poultry show at Revesby, staged by the East of England Poultry Club, have been published.
There were 118 entries with 30 plates of eggs, plus four different breeds of geese.
It was a repeat of the results at Heckington show the previous weekend.
The Betts from Yarborough won all the sections, except the rare breeds.
• Champion: black Pekin bantam shown by Richard Bett, from Yarborough near Louth.
• Reserve Champion: A birchenModern Game bantam, from Richard Bett.
• Best Waterfowl: white call duck from Richard Bett.
• Best Large Fowl: Gold Brahma from Richard Bett.
• Best Bantam: Gold Brahma bantam from Richard Bett.
• Best Juvenile: James Bett with a white call duck.
• Juvenile Reserve: James Bett with a Gold Brahma bantam.
• Best Rare Breed: Sandie Hildreth with a white Sultan male.
• Best Eggs: Sandie Hildreth with a painted egg.
• Best Juvenile egg: Jennifer Dixon, from Stixwold, with a decorated egg.
The Aquinas men's cross country team finished in third place at the Bethel Invitational on Friday evening (Oct. 6) in South Bend, Ind. behind a pair of top-10 runners and four Saints in the top-30. Arik LaFave (SO/Hesperia, Mich.)'s third-place finish and Joey Ciaravino(JR/Harper Woods, Mich.) crossing the line in eighth place helped put AQ third in the 14-team field in the 8K competition.
With 92 total points, Aquinas finished well ahead of Marian (133) and Madonna (145) in fourth and fifth place, respectively. Cornerstone finished first overall with 63 points, with Taylor earning the runner-up tally of 83 points.
For the full recap, click here or visit AQSaints.com
Related Coverage 1 dead in early morning wreck in Dorchester County
DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) — The Dorchester County Coroner has released the identity of the person killed on Interstate 26 on Saturday, December 31.
Shawn Jerrad Etier, 43, of Johns Island died from blunt force trauma to the abdomen, chest, and head, according to Dorchester County Coroner Alice Durr.
At about 2 a.m., Eiter was headed East on Interstate 26 near mile marker 178 when his Ford F350 left the road, ran into the media, and struck a tree.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
GULFPORT, Miss. (AP)  A Mississippi high school student who dyed his hair pink was suspended for violating the district's dress code policy.
Timothy Jenkins is a freshman at Gulfport High School. He tells WLOX-TV (http://bit.ly/2lGj5uf) that 250 classmates have signed a petition to change the requirement that hair be a natural-looking color.
A statement from the district says dress code policies are reviewed annually and are handled openly in a process that includes business leaders, parents, students and educators.
Jenkins says he got multiple warnings before his suspension, with school officials saying it distracted other students.
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His mother, Sheryl Jenkins, says the policy infringes on his rights and her right as a parent to decide what's best for her child.
He has since returned his hair to its natural black color.
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The Immaculate boys golf team won the SWC championship on Tuesday at the Ridgewood Country Club in Danbury.
The Immaculate boys golf team won the SWC championship on Tuesday at the Ridgewood Country Club in Danbury.
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The A$AP Mob has been on a roll as of late, with the release of the “Wrong” video and single “RAF” featuring Lil Uzi Vert, Quavo and Frank Ocean. A$AP Ferg continued the wave on yesterday, surprising us with 4 new songs on his Soundcloud and reviving #TraplordTuesday.
He began on Instagram with a picture of actress Nia Long, whom one of the tracks is titled after. HighDefRazjah produced this upbeat banger, which was followed up a few hours later by the catchy “Aw Yea” featuring Lil Yachty over a Maaly Raw beat.
As if those two weren’t enough, “Furious Ferg” was up next. A bass-heavy track featuring Ferg yelling a bit more than usual. He topped it all of “Plain Jane” which followed the same cadence as Juicy J’s “Slob On My Knob.”
These tracks, all short in length, gave us a taste of what may be coming on future #TraplordTuesdays and a rumored new album. You can check these 4 songs out on Soundcloud now.
Attari: Celebrating the 70th Independence Day of Pakistan, Pakistani Rangers on Monday gifted a box of sweets to the Border Security Force (BSF) on the Indian side of Attari/Wagah border here.
Security personnel of both the sides hugged and shook hands with each other, besides sharing pleasantries for a few minutes, officials said.
Pakistani Wing Commander Bilal shook hands with BSF Commandant Sudeep during the sweet giving ceremony to mark Pakistan’s Independence Day celebration at the Joint Check Post of Attari/Wagah border, they said.
The BSF personnel would offer traditional Indian sweets to their Pakistani counterparts on the 71st Independence Day of India tomorrow, they added.
As rail passengers steel themselves for a grueling commute this summer, NJ Transit disclosed that fewer than half of its trains arrived into New York Penn Station on time during the morning rush hour in May.
NJ Transit’s executive director Steven Santoro said he believes it is the lowest peak-hour on-time rail performance posted by the transit...
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) — Bond has been set at 3 million dollars for the man accused of injuring three people in a shooting at Columbia’s Five Points this weekend.
Arthur Jones Jr. made his first court appearance this morning.
Jones’ bond conditions include having no contact with victims. All firearms must be turned in to police within 24 hours of being released.
He will be placed on a GPS monitor where he will not be allowed to leave his house except for medical, legal, or religious reasons.
Jones Jr. is charged with 3 counts of attempted murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime.
His first appearance is set for April 23 at 9:00 a.m.
Restaurant chain Nando's is giving away free chicken to A-level students across the East Midlands this week.
To claim your free chicken, simply turn up to any Nando's restaurant with your A-level results papers and a form of ID on the day.
You'll need to then show this to staff to claim your free food and spend over £7.
A spokesman said: "Whether you're celebrating or commiserating, we're here to help with a free 1/4 Chicken or Fire-Starter on us.
All you need to do is visit us and show your results (don't worry, we won't tell anyone!), and remember to bring your ID."
The offer is only one for one day - August 17.
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ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York’s economic development agency issued a report this month that illustrates the state’s growth with an 8-year-old photo of construction cranes in South Africa.
The photo in the report from Empire State Development shows seven towering heavy-lift cranes that were being used to build a stadium in Cape Town for the 2010 soccer World Cup. It’s a cropped version of a larger image owned by Getty Images, available for licensing on its website for up to $575.
Empire State Development hasn’t responded to requests for comment on the photo, apparently employed to give the impression of heavy construction activity in the state.
The gaffe comes as Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s economic development programs face continued questions over their effectiveness.
An afternoon of Cream Tea and Crafts is being held to raise funds for local charity, The Sara Lee Trust.
The event will be held at St Martha’s Church Hall, Cooden Sea Road, Little Common, Bexhill on Saturday, May 6, 2-4.30pm.
Along with a cream tea and mouth-watering cakes, there will be a range of stalls, including: handmade goods, home bakes, plants and much more. There will also have a flower arranging demonstration and an introduction to silk painting.
Entry is free. All proceeds will go to The Sara Lee Trust, who support local people affected by cancer and other life threatening illnesses through the provision of psychological and therapeutic support. For further information, to contribute to the raffle or home bake stall, contact Lindsay on 01424 846729. www.saraleetrust.org
Brad Paisley will perform at the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza on Thursday, Feb. 16. Up-and-coming Chase Bryant will open for country crooner.
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Fact: Anthony Davis became the New Orleans Pelicans franchise's leading scorer Friday.
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S.Korea’s Moon: No more war on Korean peninsula
Moon Jae-in speaks after winning the nomination as a presidential candidate of the Minjoo Party, during a national convention, in Seoul April 3, 2017. — Reuters picSEOUL, Aug 14 — South Korea’s President Moon Jae-in this morning declared there must be no war on the Korean peninsula and called on the North to halt its threatening behaviour as tensions between Pyongyang and Washington heighten with both hinting at military action.
“There must be no more war on the Korean Peninsula. Whatever ups and downs we face, the North Korean nuclear sitaution must be resolved peacefully,” said Moon in opening remarks at a regular meeting with senior aides and advisers.
The remarks were provided by the presidential Blue House.
“I am certain the United States will respond to the current situation calmly and responsibly in a stance that is equal to ours.” — Reuters
“Day Zero” is approaching as South Africa’s showcase city of Cape Town prepares to turn off most water taps amid the worst drought in a century. Tensions among the four million residents are highlighting a class divide.
The top international tourist destination has both sprawling informal settlements and high-income oceanside neighborhoods. Some say poorer residents are unfairly blamed as concerns rise over wasting precious water.
The Associated Press is exploring how residents are coping, and it spoke with researchers about where the water usage problems lie.
Kirsty Carden with the Future Water Institute at the University of Cape Town points to the city’s leafy suburbs. “They are much more profligate in the way that they use water, because they’re used to the water just being, coming out of the taps.”
A January fire that badly damaged a commercial building in Southwest Portland was caused by electrical failure, authorities say.
Portland Fire & Rescue announced on Monday the cause of the four-alarm blaze, which ignited in the Macadam Center on Jan. 28. An agency spokeswoman previously said no one was injured in the fire.
There were a few people inside when the fire started, and an alarm alerted them they needed to leave. Those people initially reported there was a lot of smoke coming from an elevator shaft.
"The property has been turned back over to the property owners and their insurance representatives for several weeks now," Portland Fire & Rescue said in a news release Monday.
— The Oregonian/OregonLive
Day/night tour game crucial to first Test prep, stresses Holder
Captain Jason Holder says West Indies will be looking to sustain their intensity as they head into the final three-day tour game against Derbyshire — which began here yesterday — ahead of next week's start of the 'pink ball' opening Test against England.
Significantly, the game will be a day/night affair bowling off at 2 pm (9 am Eastern Caribbean time), and will be a crucial warm-up to the inaugural pink ball Test at Edgbaston.
“Batsmen got to spend some time in the middle, bowlers got the chance to get a good run out. Going into this last game before the Test series starts, it's important that we get accustomed to the pink ball here in England, see what it does, see what it doesn't do and try and formulate some plans going into the first Test.”
Read the full article at the Jamaica Observer.
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March 19 (Reuters) - Tonghua Grape Wine Co Ltd:
* SAYS ITS SHARES TO RESUME TRADE ON MARCH 20 Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2GJ2Y7d Further company coverage: (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
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The stars of the 12 participating films join the motorcade in Manila
Published 3:12 PM, August 14, 2017
MANILA, Philippines – The Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino (PPP) kicked off its celebration with a parade on Sunday, August 13, in Manila.
The floats of the 12 participating films – Birdshot, 100 Tula Para Kay Stella, Ang Manananggal sa Unit 23B, AWOL, Bar Boys, Hamog, Paglipay, Patay na si Hesus, Pauwi Na, Salvage, Star na si Van Damme Stallone, and Triptiko – started their parade at the Liwasang Bonifacio and ended at Rizal Park's Burnham Green.
The audience were treated to games and other activities like ChalkArt, kite flying, and cultural performances. Stars also danced and sang for the fans.
At the event, National Youth Commission (NYC) Chairperson Aiza Seguerra also announced the 12 films for the Sine Kabataan, which is also part of the PPP.
The PPP, a project of the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP), will run from August 16 to August 22.
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ST. LOUIS, Mo. - Local author Raquel Hunter stops by to talk about her books, the "Brave Rave" series, which help to solve the lack of substance, diversity and reflective characters in children literature.
Hunter will be honored as a “2018 Returning Artist” by the University City Art & Letters Commission on February 8 at 7 p.m.
The University City Returning Artist Reception is a free public event located at University City High School, 7401 Balson Ave.
For more information, visit www.BraveRaveBooks.com.
SAO PAULO, March 29 Brazilian planemaker Embraer SA said on Wednesday its biggest commercial aircraft ever took to the skies more than three months ahead of schedule, confirming healthy progress on a re-engined new generation of airliners.
A prototype of the E195-E2 began its first flight shortly before noon Brazil local time (1500 GMT), the company said on Twitter, celebrating a milestone originally programmed for the second half of 2017. (Reporting by Brad Haynes; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
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In Wisconsin for the Foxconn groundbreaking and a tech-center announcement, CEO Terry Gou also made an unannounced stop – at ginseng farm near Wausau.
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Three people have been injured in a military helicopter crash on a Maryland golf course.
The UH60 chopper crashed on to the green at the Breton Bay Golf Course on Monday afternoon.
It belongs to Fort Belvoir, a nearby US Army base in Virginia.
Leonardtown Fire Department told DailyMail.com there were three people. At least one was airlifted to hospital. The severity of their injuries is not known.
Fire fighters were seen trying to pull them from the wreckage after the crash at 1.50pm.
The Montreal Canadiens will play the Nashville Predators on Tuesday night, but former Defensemen P.K. Subban won't be playing. Also, your daily Canadiens morning links.
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Big Breakfast at Hiseville Christian benefits Galilean Home A B-I-G Country breakfast with country ham, sausage, bacon, gravy, biscuits, eggs, hash-browns, sliced tomatoes, coffee, milk, juice and enough red-eyed gravy to float a base boat, will be 7am-10:30amCT, at Hiseville Christian Church, 70 W Hiseville Road, Hiseville, KY. proceeds will benefit The Galilean Children's Home.
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - Titan International Inc:
* TITAN INTERNATIONAL, INC. APPOINTS PAUL G. REITZ TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND REAFFIRMS 2018 BUSINESS OUTLOOK
* TITAN INTERNATIONAL INC - PAUL G. REITZ, TITAN‘S PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, WAS APPOINTED TO BOARD EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 5 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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THE psychological phenomenon of the moment is group-think pink. The colour is more popular than rosé at a Provence garden party. It seems possible that 2017 will eclipse 1955 as "the peak year for pink" as Life magazine effused that spring, beneath a Gordon Parks photo.
Madison pop-punks The Brash Menagerie with Deegan Deal Breaker and a Special Guest will be performing LIVE acoustic sets at Smith Bros. Coffee House on Saturday, December 16 at 8PM. $5 cover.
Juan Mata scored his sixth goal of the season to put Manchester United 1-0 up at West Ham United on Monday.
Understandably, he was delighted as he wheeled away to celebrate in front of the away fans at the London Stadium.
One Red Devils supporter had evaded the security measures that are in place to keep fans and players apart, but he didn’t want to hug Mata.
Juan Mata’s Goal Brilliant assist from Rashford ???pic.twitter.com/l21iAxijJX — @ManUtd_HQ (@ManUtd_HQ) January 2, 2017
The Spanish midfielder even gestured towards the intruder as if to invite a joint-celebration, but the fan left him hanging and continued his journey towards to field of play.
If you witnessed the event live, please let us know what happened next in the comments.
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GOP House Majority Leader to leave Legislature
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — One of the most powerful state lawmakers in Minnesota is leaving the Legislature.
Republican House Majority Leader Joyce Peppin announced Wednesday she would retire to take a private sector job. Peppin is a seven-term lawmaker from Rogers who had served as House Majority Leader since 2015.
Peppin says she never considered the Legislature a full-time career and is ready to return to the private sector. She is taking a job as Director of Government Affairs and General Counsel for the Minnesota Rural Electric Association.
House Majority leaders are integral legislative leaders who help run floor sessions and keep a majority's party together on critical votes. Peppin's departure adds an extra layer of intrigue to the 2018 election in which all 134 House members are on the ballot.
CHICAGO — The Chicago Police Department has moved to fire an officer for allegedly lying about the circumstances that led to the 2011 fatal shooting of a motorist.
The Chicago Tribune reports the department is seeking Officer Raoul Mosqueda's firing after the Independent Police Review Authority found he violated department policies in the shooting of 27-year-old Darius Pinex.
Pinex was unarmed when he was shot after police stopped his vehicle. The review board determined Mosqueda lied about the reason for the stop.
Mosqueda and another officer said the vehicle matched the description they'd heard over the radio of a car wanted in a shooting. But the dispatch was aired in a different radio zone, so the officers didn't hear it.
A police spokesman says Mosqueda was suspended Saturday without pay. The other officer quit in 2015.
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Musical satire bubbles, spins and wheels in an English work whose inspiration was an earlier more lyrical composition by another Englishman. So sounds Benjamin Britten’s 1937 angular yet loving “Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge.” Britten, born about 35 years after Bridge, studied with the older man, but always choose to go in his own direction. Of course. Hence the new work struts with an angular march, dislocates the idea of a Viennese waltz and evokes a nervous fugue. Times change. Paired with it come more familiar variations, by Brahms, those circling around a theme attributed to Haydn, born ca 100 years prior. Schubert’s charming, Rossini-sparked 6th Symphony rounds out the pleasures. Welsh conductor Paul Watkins leads the Omaha Symphony
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A Coalhurst, Alta. fire official told Global News a train derailment that occurred in the town on Friday saw six cars carrying crude oil go off the tracks.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A tax overhaul bill passed by the U.S. Senate Finance Committee would lift economic growth enough to generate an additional $1.8 trillion in revenue over 10 years, more than enough to offset revenue lost from a cut in taxes, the Treasury Department estimated on Monday.
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In a summary analysis of a white paper, the Treasury Department said it based its estimate on a presumed 0.7 percentage point increase to the U.S. economy’s annual growth rate.
The Treasury Department’s estimate compares to an analysis from the congressional Joint Committee on Taxation that suggested quicker growth spurred by the tax-cut plan would yield an additional $408 billion in revenue.
Gold prices turned positive on weakness in equity markets after touching their lowest in more than two weeks on Monday ahead of a U.S. central bank meeting that could raise interest rates and signal three more increases this year. Global equities were …
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Warner Robins Councilman Chuck Shaheen speaks at a council meeting in June. He is seeking to reclaim the mayor’s seat in the Nov. 7 election. Wayne Crenshaw wcrenshaw@macon.com
The No 2 seed almost suffered a shock second-round defeat but he showed great resolve to come from behind to progress over five sets.
Zverev has never been past the fourth round of a Grand Slam and when he crashed out of the Australian Open to Hyeon Chung in January, Federer offered him a crucial piece of advice.
Federer told the 21-year-old a tale from his younger years which provided inspiration to bounce back stronger at Roland Garros.
And after Zverev’s latest success, he explained that the chat with his Swiss counterpart has helped him relax about rushing his career on too quickly.
Miley Cyrus honored Tom Petty's legacy on The Tonight Show Thursday.
Petty died Monday after going into cardiac arrest; the singer-songwriter was 66 years old. As Miley said on The Howard Stern Show Wednesday, "It's just really hard for me, watching those people that I grew up with leaving." She sang a cover of "Wildflowers," telling Howard Stern, "The reason why I chose this song is because it's hopeful—it's hopeful rather than mourning."
Miley performed the song again on Jimmy Fallon's late-night show, this time backed by her father, Billy Ray Cyrus. "You ready, dad?" Miley asked Billy Ray before singing the final refrain.
LAKE COUNTY (KRON) — Authorities have issued a shelter in place Monday in Kelseyville due to a “Law Enforcement Operation.”
The police activity is in the area south of Kelseyville, near Highway 29 and Sand Creek Road.
Residents stay clear of the area.
Drivers should avoid the area Highway 29 between Kelseyville & Kit’s Corner.
There are reports that this is a shooting.
Police have not released any other information.
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Several other research firms have also issued reports on IHG. Goldman Sachs Group Inc raised their price objective on InterContinental Hotels Group PLC from GBX 3,410 to GBX 3,775 and gave the company a "neutral" rating in a research note on Thursday, December 22nd.
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Aptos resident Mary Anne Carson was taking a walk at Rio Del Mar beach and caught some footage of a whale with a seal as a companion. The footage is taken from the shoreline. Carson says it's "whale soup" in the ocean around Santa Cruz because of the abundance of the mammals.
Cherished virtual YouTuber Kizuna Ai has briefly met with previously arrested Livedoor founder Takafumi Horie and his friend Terada-san for a video, an event that has earned her a great deal of scorn in the form of the like/dislike ratio, possibly due to Horie’s many past controversial acts and general lack of charisma.
Kizuna Ai’s 4 minutes with Horiemon and Terada-san, who for some reason have inexplicably bad 3D CG models:
Another video on Horiemon’s channel featuring Kizuna Ai:
While most comments on the video don’t seem to express hatred for Takafumi Horie and his many misdeeds (such as for securities fraud leading to him being imprisoned for 2 and a half years and wearing a Hitler shirt on NHK), it is clearly evident that they are the likely cause of the video’s abundance of dislikes.
This month, Neighbours will be pulling out all the stops for an explosive after hours episode which brings back two fan favourites.
A tantalising 60-second trailer has now been released spilling all the gossip from the instalment ahead.
Soap legend Izzy Holland (played by Natalie Bassingthwaighte) will return to Ramsay Street harbouring a huge secret which appears to lave Karl (Alan Fletcher) and Susan Kennedy (Jackie Woodburne) shaken.
Of course, Izzy managed to tear the stalwart couple apart all those years ago so there’s every chance she could do it again.
Jason Gay: A depressing report from Rio underlines the economic and moral hazard of the Olympics.
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The Daily Telegraph reports on how NHS hospitals and GP surgeries in England and Wales are facing a rise in business rates of £635m over the next five years. It also carries a front-page report on how years of heading the ball in football can cause as much brain damage as in boxing.
Fourth of July is coming up! What's your favorite firework?
Choices Firecrackers Smoke bombs Fountains Ground spinners Sparklers Pops, snaps and snakes Roman candles Rockets and missiles Parachutes Novelty (tank shooting rainbows, chickens laying colorful spark eggs, etc.),
(Refiles with extra link, bullet point)
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Shenzhen Kinwong Electronic Co Ltd
* Says H1 net profit up 29.2 percent y/y at 315.9 million yuan ($47.37 million)
* Says it plans to invest up to 450 million yuan in research centre and office space
Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2w5lkvM; bit.ly/2w5uGHM
Further company coverage: ($1 = 6.6682 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
Amgen Inc said on Monday new data from a late-stage trial testing Kyprolis in combination with two other drugs showed improved overall survival rate in patients with blood cancer.
REUTERS: Amgen Inc said on Monday new data from a late-stage trial testing Kyprolis in combination with two other drugs showed improved overall survival rate in patients with blood cancer.
The company said it had filed for marketing approval with the U.S. regulator based on the results of the trial, requesting to update the Kyprolis label to include the new overall survival data.
Kyprolis is approved for multiple myeloma that has progressed after treatment with other medicines.
(Reporting by Tamara Mathias in Bengaluru)
Looking to do something for the environment on Earth Day on Saturday? How about cleaning things up?
Brighton Anglers is sponsoring the third annual Provo River Clean Up and barbecue Saturday for all ages.
Meet at Vivian Park in the middle of Provo Canyon at 9 a.m. for assignments. The event will run until 3 p.m. with a free barbecue for supporters starting at noon.
Attendees are requested to safely collect trash along the Provo River and deliver it to Vivian Park. In exchange for their garbage, they will be given one voucher for a free lunch between noon and 2 p.m. and a prize drawing for a 2:30 p.m. drawing.
Time to create a life that just gives you back nothing but joy, Virgo. To do that, you may have to let some things go. Maybe love is what you’re making way for now.
There is a literal buzz in statehouse today.
Mark Willemssen, facilities manager for the Iowa legislature, says it’s the sound of a chipping hammer. It’s knocking out bricks in the capitol dome that need to be replaced.
“They’re at the lower end of the dome now and hopefully they’ll be done with that brickwork in the next week or two,” Willemssen says.
Cracks in the state capitol’s golden dome caused by leaking water, humidity and a lightning strike are being fixed. Crumbling mortar is being replaced, too. Crews working to remove bricks today are standing inside the dome, just above columns that line a walkway called the “whispering gallery.”
“It seemed as they came down the inside of the dome, the brick and the mortar got a little harder, so they had to go with bigger tools to work on that,” Willemssen says.
Restoration of the dome began a year ago. Legislators set aside $10 million for the project. Crews aim to be done sometime this fall.
KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — Mikheil Saakashvili, the former Georgian president turned opposition leader in Ukraine, is in court in the Ukrainian capital.
Saakashvili was arrested Friday on allegations that he colluded with Ukrainian businessmen tied to Russia to topple President Petro Poroshenko. Saakashvili rejected the allegations and is refusing food to protest his detention.
The Pechersky District court in Kiev deliberated Monday on whether to keep him in custody. Saakashvili's supporters scuffled with police outside the court building.
Yulia Tymoshenko, a former prime minister who leads an opposition party, attended the hearing in a show of support for Saakashvili.
On Sunday, thousands of Saakashvili's supporters marched across Kiev, demanding his release and calling for Poroshenko to be impeached.
Live Nation, owner of Alpine Valley Music Theatre near East Troy, announced the historic venue will not hold any concerts in 2017. Many performers who had played Alpine Valley in the past had other gigs in Chicago this summer or weren't planning to hit the road.
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The US House of Representatives has rescheduled a hearing on the Moscow-based cybersecurity firm Kaspersky Lab amid allegations that its software may have been used by Russia to spy on the US. Kaspersky Lab has strongly denied those allegations, and has offered to send CEO Eugene Kaspersky to Washington to testify before Congress. On Thursday, the Wall Street Journal accused the firm of being involved in an alleged Russian government hack of an NSA contractor in 2015. No evidence was provided in the report.
April 12 Borussia Dortmund defender Marc Bartra said he is "doing much better" after suffering a wrist and arm injury when the team bus was attacked with explosives on Tuesday shortly before the start of the Champions League clash with AS Monaco.
Bartra, who joined Dortmund for 8 million euros ($8.49 million) from Barcelona at the start of the season, was operated on for a broken wrist and shrapnel in his arm.
"Hello everybody! As you can see I am doing much better," the 26-year-old Spanish international wrote on Instagram.
The accompanying photo showed Bartra bandaged up most of his right arm and around his left wrist. He was giving the thumbs-up sign.
"Thank you everybody for all your support and your messages! All my strength to my team mates, supporters and fans and to @bvb09 for tonight's match!"
The match is rescheduled for later on Wednesday at Dortmund's Signa Iduna Park.
($1 = 0.9423 euros) (Reporting by Hardik Vyas in Bengaluru Editing by Jeremy Gaunt)
The Board of Directors of the Company, at their Meeting held on 11th December, 2017 have amongst other matters1. Considered and approved the Un-audited Financial results for the quarter & half year ended 30th September, 2017.2. Appointment of Mr. Bhalchandra Shinde (DIN: 07978440) as Additional Director of the Company.3. Appointment of Mr. Durgesh Jadhav (DIN: 08000007) as Additional Director of the Company.Source : BSE
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More US Tariffs On Jets For Bombardier In Boeing Trade Row
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 10:14 PM EDT) -- For the second time in two weeks, the U.S. Commerce Department hit Canada's Bombardier Inc. with tariffs Friday, siding with American jet maker Boeing Co., which claims that its rival is selling its C-Series jets at unfairly low prices.
The 80 percent tariff comes in addition to the 219 percent tariff announced last week. Friday’s announcement is the result of a preliminary determination following an anti-dumping investigation into the 100 to 150-seat aircrafts.
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Replacing a hard drive with an SSD is one of the most worthwhile upgrades you perform on a computer, and Samsung’s 860 EVO is one of the best drives out there. The 1TB model is currently marked down to an all-time low $280, and for the rest of this week, they’re also throwing in a copy of Far Cry 5 for PC. You’ll receive an email with a game download code after your drive ships.
Just make sure you’re buying from Amazon directly (not a third party seller), and that you see this in the special offers section on the product page:
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP)  Former U.S. Sen. Ernest "Fritz" Hollings of South Carolina is being honored outside the federal courthouse in Charleston that used to bear his name.
Former Vice President Joe Biden is the main speaker Monday at the dedication of a Hollings statue outside the J. Waties Waring Judicial Center. Hollings made the unusual request in 2015 that Congress rename the building for the civil rights-era judge.
Biden is a longtime friend of South Carolina's 95-year-old former Democratic governor. Hollings served nearly 40 years in the U.S. Senate before retiring in 2005.
In 2010, Biden dedicated a University of South Carolina library named for Hollings.
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Republican U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham will introduce Biden. Others scheduled to attend the free, public ceremony include U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn, South Carolina's only Democrat currently in Congress.
Sale allowed one run on four hits and two walks while striking out 12 over seven innings in Sunday's 3-2 extra-inning win over the Yankees.
Sale was superb once again but got nothing to show for his efforts. It was the eighth time this season that he's walked away with a no-decision or a loss when allowing two or fewer runs. Sale's next start is Saturday at home against these same Yankees.
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has urged the Nigeria Police, to fish out those behind the murder of Gombe United defender, Douglas Uzama .
Uzama was killed in Benin City on December 29, 2016.
The former Nigeria youth international, had travelled to celebrate the Yuletide with his family and was shot dead by suspected cultists.
NFF General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, says the federation is in deep grief over his death.
“Only two months ago, we had a similar case of a player of Shooting Stars FC of Ibadan (Izu Joseph) who was murdered in cold blood in Rivers State,” he said.
“We are really worried about this trend and we use this opportunity to call on the Police to hunt down and arrest the killers of Uzama, as well as intensify efforts in their search for the killers of Izu Joseph.”
In this Sept. 11, 2017 photo, Alina Ampeh, a student at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology in the Alexandria section of Fairfax County, Va., speaks to an Associated Press reporter in front of her school. Manuel Balce Ceneta AP Photo
Four people are hospitalized after a police chase led to a crash in Wilmington, Delaware.It happened at 11 p.m. Sunday.Police say officers were trying to pull over a stolen Jeep Cherokee when the driver took off.The Jeep collided head on with another SUV at the intersection of 14th and Heald streets.The driver of the Jeep and three people in the other vehicle were taken to the hospital.All the injuries were described as non-life-threatening.
WASHINGTON — The Senate has voted 50-47 to confirm one of President Donald Trump's nominees to serve on the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans.
Republicans used their majority to push Kyle Duncan's confirmation through over the objections of Democratic lawmakers and liberal advocacy groups that described him as a conservative culture warrior.
Duncan was lead counsel in the Hobby Lobby case before the Supreme Court, which decided that some corporations can hold religious objections that allow them to opt out of a requirement to cover contraceptives for women.
Democrats questioned whether Duncan could be an impartial arbitrator given his work on various social issues.
Republican Sen. John Kennedy of Louisiana says some senators are confusing the role of the lawyer and client.
DETECTIVES have charged two people over the armed robbery of a Laidley service station on Saturday.
Police will allege three males entered the Vaux Street business armed with two iron bars about 7.30pm.
A 20-year-old man of no fixed address has been charged with armed robbery and is due to appear in Ipswich Magistrates Court this morning.
A 16-year old Laidley North boy has also been charged with armed robbery.
Three men robbed a service station in Laidley on Saturday, June 30. Contributed
They allegedly threatened the female staff member and stole cigarettes before running out of the store.
The female staff member was not physically injured during the incident.
Investigations are continuing. If you have information, please phone Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or Policelink on 131444.
Law Enforcement in Valdosta continue to make efforts for better communication between themselves and the community.
NEW YORK: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader and Member National Assembly (MNA), Muhammad Ayaz Soomro, passed away at a Manhattan hospital early Tuesday morning.
According to details, Soomro was a heart patient and was being treated in a hospital at Manhattan in New York. He was born on 31 December 1958 and died at the age of 59 on March 20, 2018.
Muhammad Ayaz Soomro was elected as the member of the National Assembly on a ticket of Pakistan Peoples Party from NA-204 (Larkana) in general election, 2013, he was elected as MPA from PS-37 Larkana in 2002, and he also served as law minister Sindh during Qaim Ali Shah’s tenure as chief minister.
On occasion, there is nothing better than to jump in the car and hit the road to nowhere in particular. The goal is simply to see what's worth seeing and stop to make pictures of it.
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Feb 15 (Reuters) - Anthem Inc said on Wednesday it has filed a lawsuit seeking a temporary restraining order to enjoin Cigna Corp from terminating its $54 billion deal.
Cigna said on Tuesday it had notified Anthem that it had terminated its merger and that Anthem was required to pay a $1.85 billion breakup fee.
Cigna also filed a lawsuit in Delaware on Tuesday, asking a judge to declare its decision to terminate the deal as legal and to approve $13 billion in damages for shareholders who did not receive the takeover premium.
Anthem said on Wednesday it believes that there is still sufficient time to complete the transaction. (Reporting by Ankur Banerjee in Bengaluru)
Happy Saturday, fellow Crooks and Liars! In all of the excitement this week between the 'State of the Uniom' address and the big reveal of the #nothingburgernunes memo, we forgot to acknowledge that this week was the 58th anniversary of the Woolworth Lunch Counter sit-in.
Stonekettle Stattion takes a long look at one of the claims in the 'State of the Uniom' address. Well-done, sir!
His Vorpal Sword tells us that the thick is plottening!
Rubber Hose says he would not brag about the cognitive test Preznint Stupid aced.
Bonus Track: Strong Language gives us the scholarly report on translating the Russian Usurper's favorite word for third-world countries: s***hole. I've been saving this link for today!
Round-up by Tengrain who blogs at Mock, Paper, Scissors. You can follow Tengrain on the Twitters, too. Send tips, requests, and suggestions to mbru@crooksandliars.com (with For MBRU in the subject line).
April 24 (Reuters) - HNI Corp:
* HNI CORP - CO, CERTAIN UNITS & OTHERS ENTERED THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT ON APRIL 20
* HNI CORP - CREDIT AGREEMENT AMENDS AND RESTATES SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT, DATED JUNE 9, 2015
* HNI CORP - CREDIT AGREEMENT INCREASES REVOLVING COMMITMENT OF LENDERS FROM $400 MILLION TO $450 MILLION
* HNI CORP - CREDIT AGREEMENT ALSO EXTENDS MATURITY DATE FROM JANUARY 2021 TO APRIL 2023 WITH OPTION FOR TWO ADDITIONAL ONE-YEAR EXTENSIONS Source text (bit.ly/2KdpAhm) Further company coverage:
Decomposed woman’s body found in Tobago
An unidentified decomposed female was discovered on Wednesday around 6 am along Auchenskeoch near Republic Bank, partially lying in a nearby drain.
According to Assistant Commissioner of Police Garfield Moore it is believed the body had been there for more than 36 hours.
The body bore no marks of violence. The woman is said to be in her 40’s and of African descent with a plait hairstyle. The body was found lying east of Auchenskeoch roundabout.
Investigations are continuing.
The New Mexico State Police is investigating a fatal vehicle crash.
Officers were called to 413 Stephens Road in Hagerman, NM at about noon on Saturday.
When officers arrived on scene they found 96-year-old Lecil L. Warren trapped underneath a pickup and was unconscious.
During the investigation into the crash, authorities say Warren got out of the pickup without putting it in park.
So, the vehicle began to move in reverse and Warren was hit by the vehicle, which trapped him underneath.
EMS was called to the scene and Warren was pronounced deceased on scene.
The crash is still under investigation.
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The Mothman of Point Pleasant, West Virginia has always been one of my favorite cryptids, but aside from that damn film film Richard Gere and a couple of indie productions, it never really penetrated the mainstream like Nessie or Bigfoot or any of its other more famous counterparts. Possibly because since it first allegedly appeared in 1966, reportings of Mothman sightings have been so rare that the legend pretty much faded into obscurity.
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Dennis Allen's cousin Timothy Allen was a character worth writing about.​
Dennis Allen, a filmmaker from Inuvik, N.W.T., was unable to attend his cousin's funeral. Instead, he penned the short story Timothy — an emotional, complex piece that looks back at his cousin's difficult life on the streets of Yellowknife, and his battles with his inner demons.
Timothy won the 2017 Sally Manning Award for Indigenous creative non-fiction. It was published in the April/May issue of Up Here magazine.
Listen to Dennis Allen read his story, Timothy, in its entirety, on CBC North's Trailbreaker here:
A man has died in a single vehicle at Sandy Beach tonight.
A MAN has died following a single vehicle accident at Sandy Beach tonight.
The 28-year-old was the sole occupant of a Mazda sedan that rolled several times on Holloways Rd after the vehicle left the roadway around 6.30pm.
Coffs Clarence Police Acting Inspector Bob White said paramedics and police on scene attempted to revive the man, but he was pronounced deceased on arrival at Coffs Harbour Base Hospital.
A crash scene investigation into the accident is being conducted.
It is understood the vehicle was travelling east at the time.
DUBLIN A "border adjustment tax" in the United States would have a dramatic impact on Ireland's foreign direct investment-reliant economy but is unlikely to be introduced for political reasons, Irish finance minister Michael Noonan said on Monday
"Certainly if they bring in a border tax it will impact us pretty dramatically... but from a political perspective it looks unlikely that that will actually be introduced," Noonan said in a speech, referring to the plan that is part of a tax reform blueprint backed by House Speaker Paul Ryan.
"I think they may reform corporation tax and I don't think there are very adverse implicates on that for Ireland. As a matter of fact it might free up investment funds," he added.
(Reporting by Conor Humphries and Padraic Halpin)
Mind games are an overblown concept in sport but psychological blows are not. It means that this Saturday’s FA Cup semi-final between Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur might not just decide who returns to Wembley on May 27 to face either Arsenal or Manchester City, but also the destination of the Premier League title.
Antonio Conte’s claim, after Chelsea’s damaging defeat at Manchester United, that it is now 50:50 between his club and Spurs and that Mauricio Pochettino’s side are currently the best in the league was all about sharpening minds not just for the run-in but for Wembley this weekend.
Chelsea need to rally and quickly. And have a golden chance in their next fixture.
Conte had already tried some form of mind games by suggesting that Spurs were not expected to win the league the way Chelsea are and are therefore just happy to be up there at this stage. Pochettino has also attempted manipulation...
Nyala — The State Minister at the Ministry of Industry Dr. Abdo Dawod Suleiman, accompanied by the Wali (governor) of South Darfur State Engineer Adam Al-Faki, has inspected the Nyala Leather Tannery to get acquainted with the production and future vision of the tannery. He promised to promote the industrial sector in the state of South Darfur.
Dr. Dawod also witnessed at Kas Locality at the state of South Darfur graduation of 16,000 illiteracy eradication persons within the program organized by the National Service under the supervision of the Presidency of the Republic.
Dr. Dawod said that the graduation came in implementation of the directives of the President of the Republic to free Sudan from illiteracy in 2020, stressing the continuation of the project through education and continuous training.
Mitchell is doubtful for Saturday's game against the Spurs due to an illness.
Mitchell apparently picked up the illness sometime after his 40-point outburst Friday. While he hasn't been ruled out quite yet, things aren't looking promising for the electric rookie. Alec Burks is expected to start in his spot, and would likely benefit the most if Mitchell is ultimately ruled out.
Phil tries to talk to Karl about what he and Phil saw in the graveyard.
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The Ricochettes return to Post 449 to perform "The Best of The British Invasion" era music for your listening and dancing pleasure.
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So, White House advisor, and Obama’s Personal Friend for over twenty years, Valerie Jarrett was on CNN this weekend, with Fareed Zakaria. She was there to sing the praises of Obama, and how wonderful he and Michelle were as the first family for the last 8 years. She told Fried Zucchini that the President prides himself on the fact that his administration has not had a single scandal or embarrassment in eight years. Take a look!
What say you? No scandals? I’m sure that smart Plante fans can think of a few scandals to name for poor miss Jarrett.
ROME — Pope Francis will pay homage to victims of war when he visits two important World War II sites south of Rome next month: the American military cemetery at Nettuno and the Ardeatine Caves, site of one of the worst massacres in German-occupied Italy.
The Vatican on Friday announced that Francis would celebrate Mass at the Nettuno cemetery for all war dead on Nov. 2, which the Catholic Church marks as All Soul's Day to honor the dead.
Later in the day, Francis will travel to the Ardeatine Caves on Rome's outskirts. There, in 1944, 335 people were shot to death as a reprisal for an attack by partisans that killed 33 Nazi soldiers on a street in Rome.
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A member of Our Lady of Guadalpupe Church holds a candle and prays before the Easter service on Sunday. Photo by Sarah Alvarado SAN BERNARDINO >> During Easter Sunday mass at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in San Bernardino, Bishop Gerald Barnes did not directly refer to the shooting last Monday that left a teacher and student dead and another student wounded at North Park Elementary School.
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PSNI PSNI arrest man over IRA bomb attack that killed nun and three policemen
The 54-year-old suspect was detained at Belfast International Airport this morning. He is the second man detained in relation to the 1990 attack in Co Armagh in less than a week. A 55-year-old man arrested and questioned last Thursday was released pending a police file being submitted to Northern Ireland's Public Prosecution Service.
PSNI Three police officers and a nun were killed when a landmine hidden in a culvert was detonated in 199
The ground shook beneath us, and it was accompanied by a very large explosion Paul Corr
Sister Catherine Dunne, 27, Constable William Hanson, 37, Reserve Constable Joshua Willis, 35, and Reserve Constable David Sterritt, 34, were killed when a landmine exploded on the Killylea Road, Armagh, on July 24, 1990. It was believed to be the first time a Catholic nun has been killed in sectarian violence in Northern Ireland. Another woman who was with Sister Catherine was seriously injured in the blast.
India successfully put a record 104 satellites from a single rocket into orbit Wednesday in the latest triumph for its famously frugal space agency.
Only three satellites belonged to India.
In 2015, it carried 23 satellites to the space.
The launch means India now holds the record for launching the most satellites in one go, surpassing Russia which launched 39 satellites in a single mission in June 2014 .
Last June, India set a national record after it successfully launched a rocket carrying 20 satellites, including 13 from the US.
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INDIANAPOLIS — Kelan Martin scored 26 points and Butler rolled past DePaul 80-57 on Saturday.
Martin, the second-leading scorer in the Big East, had 19 points in the first half when the Bulldogs (17-7, 7-4 Big East) took a 10-point lead with Martin hitting a 3-pointer to cap the first 20 minutes.
Martin added another 3-pointer to open the second half and the lead remained in double figures, reaching a high of 25 with 1:43 left on a 3-pointer by Campbell Donovan.
Paul Jorgensen had three of Butler’s 10 3-pointers in scoring 13 points and Kamar Baldwin added 10 points for the Bulldogs, who have a four-game winning streak that started with a 79-67 win over the Blue Demons. Martin made 10 of his 11 free-throw attempts.
Marin Maric was the only DePaul (9-13, 2-8) player in double figures with 15.
DePaul committed 23 turnovers, 14 off steals, leading to 27 points.
Murray did not make any field-goal attempts and was perfect on three extra-point tries in Sunday's 24-21 loss to the Lions.
Murray didn't have an opportunity for any field-goal attempts for the first time since his Buccaneers 2017 debut in Week 6. However, he remained perfect on extra points for the season by drilling all three attempts. Murray continues to be one of the most consistent kicker options in fantasy circles, having missed just two field goals all season and posting an impressive 2-for-3 tally from 50 yards and beyond. He'll look to boost his production in a Week 15 home tilt against the Falcons.
"Gerbaz quits as Dem Chairman, not to run," The Aspen Times broke April 25, 1968. "A bombshell was dropped on the local political scene yesterday evening when Orest Gerbaz announced his resignation as County Democratic Chairman and also announced that he would not run for another term as County Commissioner. Gerbaz has been a commissioner in Pitkin County since 1936, one of the longest terms ever reported for that office. His father was a commissioner for many years before that. His resignation throws a race for commissioner in the second district wide open, local politicos stated. The district includes Woody Creek, Gerbazdale, Snowmass, Snowmass-at-Aspen and Redstone."
Day 2: With the hot summer rays of sunshine and the constant Kansas wind, harvest is progressing quickly throughout central Kansas.
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The New Patriotic Front an opposition party aligned to Zanu PF’s G-40 faction has petitioned the African Union, presenting fresh details to the events surrounding the coup last November in which former President Robert Mugabe was ousted. Among some of the reasons coming out behind General Constantino Chiwenga staging the coup was fear of ‘arbitrary retirement.”
Details are emerging that Gen Chiwenga & his so-called “Command Element” staged a coup because they were of ,”arbitrary retirement”. Details on minutes of meeting the command element had with Pres Mugabe during the #Coup pic.twitter.com/Y6iG2PCG8R
— mawarire jealousy (@mawarirej) February 2, 2018
Rockhurst University recently awarded more than 800 degrees at its 98th annual commencement ceremony.
Many of them were from Shawnee.
They include: Paul Buckmaster, Matthew Clair, Maxwell Grisnik, Katherine Kerner, Sean Klippel, Samuel Pirtle, Arel Roxas, John Ruo, Matthew Seifert, Taylor Sjogren, Pratap Timilsina and Samuel Whitaker.
Acer Africa signs up Vic Brits
Vic Brits has joined Acer Africa as its new head of commercial in the sub-Saharan region.
Brits will focus on increasing Acer’s market share in the Southern African Development Community [SADC] and in the SME market in South Africa, alongside Acer’s channel ecosystem.
“Being part of Acer, a globally established technology brand, has definitely encouraged and motivated me to apply my past experiences to further enhance what Acer has already instituted thus far,” he comments.
“To me, success is not only achieving business and personal objectives that I have set for myself, but also being able to maintain a healthy work/life balance in the process.” he adds.
Brits practices positivity throughout his professional and personal life and believes that positive thoughts lead to positive actions and progressive outcomes.
12th Annual DaVille Classic Drumline at The Louisville Palace
April 28, 2018
All ages are welcome.
Service charges not included on ticket prices. Tickets subject to price increases day of show. Tickets may be purchased at LouisvillePalace.com, The Louisville Palace Box Office (625 South Fourth Street), all Ticketmaster locations or charge by phone at 800.745.3000.
For more information call 800-745-3000 or visit LouisvillePalace.com
You can now view one of Trail’s new attractions from the comfort of your own home.
The city has announced Stantec has created a virtual tour of the new Riverfront Centre integrated library, museum and visitor centre.
We’ll have more on this tomorrow, but you can take your tour here for now.
Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) will organize a Buddha Heritage exhibition in October in which eleven Buddists countries including Nepal,Thailand,China and many others would be a part of this exibition. Talking to APP, an official said the reason for organizing exibition in the month of October was due to the pleasant weather,because the buddhists will be visiting all the historical sites in the day time,PTDC would facilitate them with every angle. He said exibition would aim to highlight the Buddhist historical and religious sites at Taxila, Takht Bhai and Swat. He expressed the hope that the exhibition would attract the tourists to visit Pakistan and see the religious sites. He said that Pakistan was the custodian of Gandhara Buddhist civilisation and there were numerous holy places in this country of great value for Buddhist people from across the world.—APP
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After the success of her 2013 debut album Pure Heroine, Lorde has been fairly quiet in the past few years – but on Easter Sunday the New Zealand singer proved that she's again on the rise.
The singer wowed the crowd at Coachella Music Festival in California, with a performance that included a rendition of her new song Liability, taken from her forthcoming album Melodrama, a tease of Green Lights (from the same album) and a relaxed cover of Kanye West's Runaway.
The 20-year-old also debuted a brand new song, Homemade Dynamite, during her set.
While the track hasn't yet been officially released, some of the lucky festival attendees have posted videos of the song, which Lorde told the crowd is "about the ups and downs of being a twentysomething", online.
Goats are being used throughout the city to clear large areas of invasive non-native plants. Scott Lorenzo
Matthiesen explains that the company already has an advisory board that is working on how human drivers will fit into a vision of a driverless fleet. Humans can do things that self-driving cars simply cannot, such as help with suitcases or assist passengers with mobility impairments. He explained, "There are things we're doing beyond getting a passenger from point A to point B, additional services that we as a company can look at."
Still, it's likely that eventually that most of Lyft's drivers will eventually be replaced by self-driving tech. Last month, the company announced they were opening a research division in Palo Alto focused exclusively on autonomous vehicles. Human drivers may serve more of a concierge function, taking on passengers that need extra help, while self-driving cars will likely take on the bulk of straightforward rides.
LONDON (AP) – Budget airline Ryanair is calling on British airports to curb alcohol sales following sharp increases in the number of incidents involving disruptive passengers.
The carrier issued a statement Monday calling for a ban on alcohol sales before 10 a.m. and for limiting the number of drinks in bars and restaurants to a maximum of two.
The airline cited Civil Aviation Authority statistics showing a 600 percent increase in disruptive incidents between 2012-2016 and said most involved alcohol.
Ryanair’s Kenny Jacobs says it’s unfair “that airports can profit from the unlimited sale of alcohol to passengers and leave the airlines to deal with the safety consequences.”
The airline says it has taken steps to prevent disruptive behavior on its flights, including preventing consumption of duty-free alcohol purchases on board.
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - U.S. refiner Phillips 66’s profit surged more than 19 times in the fourth quarter, helped by a $2.74 billion tax benefit due to the recent changes to U.S. tax laws.
The company’s consolidated earnings rose to $3.2 billion, or $6.25 per share, in the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31 from $163 million, or 31 cents per share, a year earlier.
Excluding one-time items, Phillips 66 earned $1.07 per share. (Reporting by Taenaz Shakir in Bengaluru)
Members of the Kentucky National Guard's 940th Military Police Company line up to board planes. The troops have been mobilized to the U.S. Virgin Islands.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — About 120 Kentucky Army National Guard soldiers have been deployed to the U.S. Virgin Islands to assist with hurricane-relief operations.
Guard officials say the soldiers are with the 940th Military Police Company. The Walton, Kentucky-based unit departed from the Kentucky Air National Guard Base in Louisville.
The guardsmen will serve under a joint National Guard task force in the Virgin Islands.
Lt. Col. John Blackburn, commander of the 198th Military Police Battalion, says the unit has been prepared to go and is ready to offer a helping hand in the wake of Hurricanes Irma and Maria.
The 940th is often called upon by the state to assist with such events as the Kentucky Derby, Thunder Over Louisville and northern Kentucky's Riverfest.
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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Want the world's best, up-close view of a rocket launch without being right there at the pad?
For the first time, cameras will provide live 360-degree video of a rocket heading toward space.
NASA will provide the 360 stream Tuesday as an unmanned Atlas rocket blasts off from Cape Canaveral, Florida, with a capsule full of space station supplies. The stream will begin 10 minutes before the scheduled 11:11 a.m. liftoff and continue until the rocket is out of sight.
The four fisheye-lens cameras are located at the pad, about 300 feet (100 meters) from the rocket. A computer in a blast-proof box will stitch together the images for a full, in-the-round view. There will be about a minute lag time.
It will be shown on NASA's YouTube channel .
Street (back) is dealing with a "mild shoulder impingement" and has had his throwing program slowed down, Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register reported Monday.
The Angels shifted Street to the 60-day disabled list earlier on Monday, and this was likely a big factor in that decision. Street won't be eligible to return until June as a result, but it was unlikely he would take the mound in the season's first two months regardless. Cam Bedrosian will be first in line for saves in Anaheim until Street is back and healthy.
The Museum of Failure in Helsingborg, Sweden is an extensive collection of innovative product missteps due to a variety of reasons. But failure, as we know, is not always a bad thing and the museum is instead, a wonderful testament to the spirit of creativity.
Welcome to the new Swedish museum that takes an intellectual look at the biggest gadget flops of all time in an attempt to figure out what we can learn from them.
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The ever-traveling Tom Scott paid an amusing visit to the museum as part of his “Amazing Places” series.
These Netflix arrivals are going to have you dancing and singing into spring.
Netflix just announced everything that's coming to the site next month, so grab your calendar! The list includes oldies but goodies like Shrek and The Phantom of the Opera, new seasons of Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt and Scandal and this year's Oscar winner for Best Animated Feature, Coco. Plus, you can revisit Mamma Mia! before the long-awaited sequel hits theaters on July 20.
Meanwhile, Arrow: Season 6, Dynasty: Season 1, Riverdale: Season 2, Supernatural: Season 1 and The Flash: Season 4 are all heading to Netflix this month, though the dates for such arrivals have not yet been announced.
All titles and dates are subject to change, of course.
Take a look at the list below to find some of your favorites!
A logo is pictured on a branch of the Credit Suisse bank in Bern, Switzerland April 4, 2017. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse
Credit Suisse (CSGN.S) said its CEO and board of directors has proposed a reduction in performance awards by 40 percent.
The bank said on Thursday that the board has proposed to reduce the long-term incentive awards for 2017 and short-term incentive award for 2016 by 40 percent each. (bit.ly/2oEJlG2)
The bank's board also proposed to maintain total board pay at the same level for 2015 and 2016, with no increase in pay for 2017.
(Reporting by Parikshit Mishra in Bengaluru; Editing by Sandra Maler)
MADRID -- Eibar stayed in contention for European competition next season by routing struggling Granada 4-0 for its third straight win in a row in the Spanish league on Monday.
Adrian Gonzalez and Sergi Enrich each scored in the first half, and Pedro Leon and Ivan Ramis added on in the second to leave the hosts in seventh place in the 20-team standings.
The top three teams automatically advance to the group stage of the Champions League, and the fourth-place club goes through a playoff. The teams in fifth and sixth places secure a berth in the Europa League.
The threat of floods in the South Okanagan has diminished in recent days, but a sudden change in weather could again increase the risk. Temperatures have fallen, slowing the melt of higher elevation snowpacks, and last Thursday a threatened thunderstorm passed through leaving little rain.
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The shoot of Mahesh Kumar's directorial debut Ayogya comes to a close, with completion of the introduction song by lead actor Sathish Ninasam.
The song, which cost the producer Rs 35 lakh, was set in classic Mandya style, with Sathish alongside 90 dancers shaking their leg to the opening track Mandyada Halligella Evane Ole Leader.
Lyrics are written by Chethan Kumar, Arjun Janya composed the song and the dance sequence is choreographed by Murli Master. Ayogya produced by TR Chandra Shekar has Rachita Ram paired opposite the actor.
Twenty-seven days ago the New York Islanders were in last place in the Metropolitan Division. Today, they are one point out of a playoff spot.
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A customer walks into a Toys R Us store in Dallas in Sept. 2017. Toys ÒRÓ Us Inc. is making preparations for a liquidation of its bankrupt U.S. operations after so far failing to find a buyer or reach a debt restructuring deal with lenders, according to people familiar with the matter.(AP Photo/LM Otero)
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Saskatoon residents will get their lowest property tax increase in nearly a decade this year.
For what is believed to be the first time, council voted unanimously on Monday to use revenue restored in this month’s provincial budget to reduce the tax hike.
The extra $1.99 million the city will receive as a surcharge from SaskEnergy, a provincial Crown corporation, will be used to lower the 2018 property tax increase to 3.79 per cent from 4.7 per cent.
A TEENAGER has denied causing grievous bodily harm with intent in connection with an incident in which a car collided with pedestrians outside a nightclub in Newport city centre.
McCauley Cox, 18, of John Ireland Close in Ringland, Newport, pleaded not guilty to four counts of unlawfully inflicting GBH with intent to cause it to another at Newport Crown Court today.
The incident happened in Cambrian Road in the early hours of Sunday April 29.
A trial, expected to last seven days, was scheduled for October 15 at Newport Crown Court.
Cox was remanded in custody.
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Pep Guardiola's New Year’s resolution for 2017? Stop conceding early goals.
Man City have let in six goals in the first 15 minutes in the Premier League this season and Liverpool were the latest to benefit.
The worst thing was, the Reds profited from a wasteful free-kick from Yaya Toure and 17 seconds, were 1-0 up after yet another Aleksandar Kolarov mistake.
It was deja vu and the perfect way to sum up City’s struggles in 2016.
City will face a different challenge when Burnley visit the Etihad and Guardiola will have prepared his side for an avalanche of second balls after their struggles in the reverse fixture in November.
Leroy Sane and skipper Vincent Kompany remain out, but Nolito could come back into contention after being left out of the squad against Liverpool.
In other news, Guardiola has confirmed that Gabriel Jesus has landed after officially becoming a City player.
An unknown man has got many people talking on social media after openly declaring his undying love for Bobrisky.
The man wrote to popular relationship expert, Joro Olumofin, asking to be connected to the controversial and self-acclaimed Snapchat king, Bobrisky.
According to the unnamed man, he works with America’s National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and lives in the USA, but frequents Nigeria a lot.
Here’s what he wrote:
However, many Nigerian social media users have accused Bobrisky of writing the post himself insisting that he just wants some cheap publicity.
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Police say the Walmart in Port Alberni was evacuated on Wednesday after employees were hit with bear spray.
According to Port Alberni RCMP, at around 6:33 p.m., a man attempted to leave the Walmart at 3555 Johnston Road without paying for merchandise.
The suspect was confronted by store employees as he was leaving through the front doors. He then allegedly sprayed the employees with bear spray as he fled. He was last seen running westbound.
Police said several people required medical treatment due to the bear spray and the store was evacuated for decontamination.
Anyone with information about the suspect is asked to call Port Alberni RCMP at 250-723-2424 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Thousands of people gathered at Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro on May 28, to protest against the embattled government of President Michel Temer and to call for new elections.
The “Diretas Ja!” or direct action now, event featured public figures addressing the crowd, and then musical performances from a number of Brazilian artists. Credit: Aliel Machado via Storyful
KOH PHANGAN, Thailand — Global Affairs Canada says a Canadian has died in Thailand.
According to a Thai media report, a Canadian man died after a New Year's Eve party on the island of Koh Phangan.
Global Affairs wouldn't identify the person or the details surrounding the death, but is providing consular assistance to friends and family.
The Bangkok Post reports that a 26-year-old Canadian tourist drowned during the party at Haad Rin beach, which was attended by about 20,000 people.
LYNCHBURG, Va, - Lynchburg city wants to combat cybercrime full time.
In the proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year, the information technology department is asking for up to $146,000 to hire someone whose only job will be to manage the city's cybersecurity.
City officials say the person who fills the proposed position will be responsible for about 20 departments.
Officials say computerized threats are growing and so is the opportunity for an attack, so they want to stay ahead of the curve.
"We have issues all the time, nothing severe. But as you probably know, cybersecurity threats are constant and part of the threats are just employee education, knowing how to avoid a phishing attack as an example of those kinds of things, how to handle personal information or sensitive information," said Mike Goetz, director of information technology.
Even if approved by city council, the department won't be able to fill the position until fall.
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Diaz fired a scoreless seventh inning in Sunday's 16-3 Cactus League loss to the Indians.
The hard-throwing closer hit 97 mph on the gun during his outing, according to Greg Johns of MLB.com, and looks to be on pace for the start of the regular season. Diaz has allowed just two hits over seven innings across seven appearances this spring, and he'll look to garner a level of consistency in 2018 that he couldn't quite accomplish last season. Although he racked up 34 saves over 66 appearances, Diaz also lost his closer's job for a period of time. Limiting the long ball would likely go a long way towards a steadier effort this season, as Diaz's 1.36 HR/9 in 2017 was his highest of any stop in his professional career.
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (AP) — Authorities in Honduras are accusing five federal lawmakers of diverting public funds to their own use.
Honduras' chief prosecutor and the head of the Organization of American States' anti-corruption mission in the country announced the case Monday.
They say the investigation found that in late 2015 thousands of dollars were transferred from the government to a nonprofit organization for community projects. Prosecutors say the nonprofit immediately cut checks to the five federal deputies and the projects never materialized.
Authorities have asked the Supreme Court to suspend the suspects as deputies and are seeking their arrest.
The case comes as Hondurans continue to await a resolution of the disputed Nov. 26 presidential election, in which both President Juan Orlando Hernandez and main challenger Salvador Nasralla have claimed victory.
Please consider 10 minutes plus and minus in each prediction, and act accordingly.
Ganesha advises you to compare every prediction with the prediction of the previous time slot.
The effect of 4 planets, Moon-Venus-Ketu-Mars will be visible in the market today and tomorrow. But, the overall view is slightly positive. The predictions for the coming days are as follows:-
Today from 9.15 to 10.00 consider that the market has not opened. Wait for the market to stabilise, the overall view is positive.
Between 10.00 to 11.30 Nifty may remain on the down side.
From 11.30 to 15.30 only do Intraday, you will earn a good profit on both the sides.
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ORLANDO, Fla. - Storms are moving across Central Florida on the Fourth of July.
Temperatures will warm into the 90s, but it will feel more like the triple digits. The average high in Orlando on this date is 91. The record high is 98, set in 1936.
"There will be a slight east breeze that will bring a few showers on shore," News 6 meteorologist Troy Bridges said. "Some thunderstorms can be expected. The coverage will be at 50 percent after noon."
Rain chances drop to 20 percent around 9 p.m., just in time for fireworks.
"Always make sure if you’re outdoors at this time of year that you have a plan to find a safe place indoors. Remember, when thunder roars, go indoors," Bridges said.
Highs will be in the low 90s through the weekend. Overnight lows will be in the mid-70s.
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The half a million euro won from a lotto ticket bought in South Kilkenny will be used to buy a family their very first home.
The family wish to remain anonymous, but are from the South East.
The father bought the ticket in Carrolls Centra in Knocktopher last Thursday but only thought to check it on Tuesday of this week.
They picked up their €500,000 yesterday and Miriam Donoghue of the National Lottery told KCLR News it was a very emotional occasion because they’ll finally be able to buy their own house.
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Hyderabad: The 21st Annual National Conference of the Indian Association of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Anesthesiologists was inaugurated at Marriot Convention Centre here. Various workshops on Trans-Thoracic and Transesophageal echocardiography, Hemodynamic monitoring, Point of Care testing and Mechanical Circulatory Devices were conducted on the occasion.
Sessions on medical education conducted on Day 1 included Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesia, Echocardiography, Evidence-based Practices, Pro-Con sessions on Topical Issues, Minimally Invasive Procedures and so on. The conference has more than 650 delegates with both national and international faculty deliberating on a vast range of topics. The conference has been accredited by the Telangana State Medical Council.
Azerbaijan announces manat rate for October 9
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Baku, Azerbaijan, Oct. 6
Trend:
Official exchange rate of Azerbaijan’s national currency, the manat, against the US dollar was set at 1.7002 AZN/USD for Oct. 9, the Central Bank of Azerbaijan (CBA) said Oct. 6.
Thus, the AZN/USD rate remained unchanged compared to the rate on Oct. 6.
Analysts at TDS offer insights on what to expect from the UK labour market report scheduled for release at 09.30GMT later today.
Key Quotes:
“We’re in line with consensus for today’s labour market data in looking for the unemployment rate to remain unchanged at 4.8% and for headline wage growth to hold steady at 2.8%, both for the month of December. While it’s only the 6th line item in Bloomberg, one thing we’ll be keeping a closer eye on than usual is 3m/3m employment growth, which dipped below zero the last two months.”
“We’ve seen short-lived dips into negative territory before over the last few years while all other indications were pointing to a steady or improving labour market (May-June 2015 and Feb-March 2013) so this may be more of a statistical blip than anything particularly nefarious. But it’s certainly worth watching more closely, given that a deterioration in the labour market is one of the biggest risk factors we see as something that could push the BoE toward easing further.”
Police say a loud muffler alerted a Tulsa resident to four people breaking into her car early Monday.
Officers were called to the home in the on 79th East Avenue near Memorial Drive just after 1 a.m. Police say a woman called saying she saw the four, all dressed in all black burglarizing her car.
Officers arrived minutes later and arrested a juvenile girl, while the other three took off running. Police say they chased them through backyards and over fences, eventually arresting 40-year-old Christopher McCarthy, Jordan Benton and a juvenile boy.
EMSA took Benton to a hospital, complaining of seizures and a leg injury from jumping fences.
Police say the juveniles were turned over to their parents.
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See photos of night one of the sold out Sylvan Esso show at the Majestic Theatre.
SOUTHWEST RANCHES, Fla. — The owner of a South Florida ranch says some 300 exotic animals have died in a fire.
Blake Kaldrimoglu tells WSVN that some 200 turtle hatchlings died in the Tuesday afternoon blaze that also killed fish and rare tortoises.
Blake’s Exotic Animal Ranch is in Southwest Ranches, which is west of Fort Lauderdale in Broward County.
Fire crews from Southwest Ranches and nearby Davie put out the fire.
Investigators said lightning may have struck the barn. They said the barn was completely made of wood.
The television station reports Kaldrimoglu runs a YouTube channel where he documented life at the barn.
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Members of AARP Chapter 4417 of Metairie recently visited The Historic New Orleans Collection in the French Quarter. In the front row, from left, are Katherine Larroque, Denise Alonzo, Lorraine Travasone, Jackie Elliott and Betty Thompson. In the second row are John Genovese; Deputy Turner Barran, who gave the group a ride in a parish van; Carol Daigle, Bob Martin, Dee Williams and Roger Daigle. The AARP chapter meets at 1 p.m. on the fourth Saturday of each month in the auditorium at East Jefferson General Hospital, 4200 Houma Blvd., Metairie.
I think I’ve always cast myself as one of the bears, not Goldilocks.
To be honest, the whole reference falls down once you apply it to the business of cameras. Our little G-Thief was happy working in threes – too hot, too cold, just right – but any camera geek will tell you that (a) there’s no such thing as a camera that’s ‘just right’ and (b) you certainly aren’t going to get anywhere close to it with just three choices.
And then they’ll tell you, at great length, all about their set-up.
Ah, you’ve met a photographer. Fair enough, though: it’s a game of nuance and tweakery. The M6’s story is one of fairly broad strokes, though – Canon came late to the compact mirrorless party and is still, comparatively speaking, hanging around in the kitchen looking for the right size glass.
Last year’s EOS M5 pleased a lot of people with its built-in electronic viewfinder, extra controls and chunky grip. It was like a scaled down version of the EOS 80D SLR, with which it shares most of innards.
Two homes caught fire in Massapequa on Monday afternoon, according to Nassau County Fire Communications. The fire broke out on Biltmore Boulevard around 2:30 p.m., Nassau County police said.
The cause of the fire is under investigation. It was not immediately clear whether the fires had been put out, or if anyone was injured.
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In case you haven’t noticed, several things are costing just a little more nowadays.
Beginning April 1, the sales tax on items Clark County increased from 8.15 percent to 8.25 percent. While it is literally pennies in most cases, businesses who haven’t adjusted their rates will pay a higher price to catch up.
The Nevada Department of Taxation urges all businesses to use the most up to date forms on their website, https://tax.nv.gov/Forms/ and filing from there.
Any business needing more information can call 866-962-3707.
Only one other county in Nevada also had their sales tax increased, Washoe County. Their rate rose from 7.725 percent to 8.265 percent.
Governor pardons 72
(Governor signs 72 pardons)….He also signed 7 commutations.
The action was announced by the Governor’s office Saturday. Among the pardons were three individuals who, in addition to meeting the requirements for a pardon, had served in the United States military. The three were honorably discharged and promised citizenship for their service, but were nonetheless deported after completing sentences for individual crimes committed after their service.
Sterling Allen, the Austin-based artist, co-founder of art collective Okay Mountain, and professor at Texas State University, unveiled some new work in an excellent group show up at Kirk Hopper Fine Art in Dallas (called FUN and curated by Benjamin Terry). It took a minute to see the full effect of Allen’s six hanging constructions, in which shaped wooden planes bisect one another, but a walk around them does the trick. The first one is on its own off to one side (the others hang closer together in a group nearby). Upon approach that first one goes something like this:
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DUESSELDORF, Germany, July 4 (Reuters) - PSA Group’s Opel said on Wednesday no decision had been made on the future of its research and development arm but said that restructuring as part of savings plan PACE could include strategic partnerships.
France’s Le Monde newspaper had reported on Tuesday that PSA was looking to sell part of Opel’s research and development operations as part of efforts to restore profitability to the loss-making unit.
“The Engineering Center in Ruesselsheim will also in the future develop all Opel models and take on tasks for the 15 competence centres of the entire PSA Group,” a spokesman for Opel said. (Reporting by Matthias Inverardi Writing by Maria Sheahan Editing by Douglas Busvine)
ISLAMABAD (AP) — A Pakistani rights group has appealed on Indonesia to free on humanitarian grounds a terminally ill Pakistani convict on death row.
The Justice Project Pakistan, which opposes capital punishment, said in a statement Thursday that 54-year-old Zulfiqar Ali could soon die after his health deteriorated while in a Jakarta prison hospital.
There was no immediate response from Indonesia.
Ali was arrested in November 2004 and later convicted on drug smuggling charges which carry the death sentence in Indonesia. The rights group claims his trial was unfair and that he was wrongfully convicted.
Sarah Belal, executive director at Justice Project Pakistan, said they cannot save Ali's life but are trying to help him "die a free man."
Pakistani President Mamnoon Hussain has asked Indonesia President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo to pardon Ali.
AWS Maker Studio on https://www.twitch.tv/aws kicks off the first season building a cloud-connected robot. Join AWS Makers to learn the basics of building your first robot to learning dev ops for IoT of your robot. For more information, visit http://amzn.to/2rbBNsO.
This video is from the fine folks at Amazon Web Services (AWS).
The tour will disembark at four additional stops on the east coast including, May 1 at The Birchmere in Alexandria, VA , May 2 at Keswick Theatre in Glenside, PA , May 3 at Orpheum Theater in Boston, MA, and May 4 in New York, NY at The Town Hall. The TRANSATLANTIC SESSIONS will host special guest performers such as Alison Krauss, James Taylor, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Rodney Crowell and Rosanne Cash, among others in each city .
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Travis Air Force Base is currently responding to a “real world security incident,” officials posted on the base’s Facebook page.
Those on the base are being told to lock doors and windows, according to the base’s official Twitter account.
The public is being asked to stay away from the base to ensure emergency responders can respond accordingly.
The base’s main gate is closed, according to Fairfield police.
The Air Force Base planned to simulate a “security incident” on base on Wednesday and Thursday. However, the base’s official Facebook account posted that “the current security incident is not associated with the scheduled base exercise.”
No other details have been released.
Gabrielle Union and Will Packer stop by the V studios to talk about their new movie Breaking In. Where Union not only acts in but also produces alongside filmmaker Will Packer. Packer putting her out there saying, “This isn’t her first go around,” mentioning how the Being Mary Jane star is up for Breakthrough Producer of The Year at CinemaCon 2018 in Vegas.
Gabrielle Union has been busy working on a pilot for L.A.’s Finest, where she’ll play Special Agent Sid Burnett, a spin off story line form her character in the Bad Boy’s movie franchise. Also signing a two-year contract to develop broadcast, cable and digital content for Sony TV. During the interview, Union pushes the importance of creating roles and opportunities for minorities in film and television as well as pushing for change in the world of politics. Check out the full interview + trailer below.
A Kremlin critic who was reportedly shot and killed in Kiev has suddenly turned up alive at a news conference in Ukraine.
Arkady Babchenko, a Russian journalist, was supposedly murdered on Tuesday, but his appearance on Wednesday left family and friends baffled.
The chief of Ukraine's security services told reporters that the agency faked Mr Babchenko’s death in order to catch a man, allegedly hired by Moscow, to kill him.
"I'm sorry, but there was no other way of doing it," Mr Babchenko said during Wednesday's conference.
"Separately, I want to apologise to my wife for the hell that she has been through."
Kiev and national police had reported Mr Babchenko, a strong critic of the Kremlin, was shot multiple times in the back at his apartment building and found bleeding by his wife.
Just over 20 years ago a small rural restaurant and pub in the North-east became the centre of the music world as one part of Oasis paid a visit.
We spoke to The Garlogie Inn’s co-owner Nick Quinn to find out more about that day one of the world’s most famous band’s visited his pub.
March 29 Seabridge Gold Inc
* Seabridge Gold announces $14.3 million bought deal offering of common shares and a concurrent $20.0 million bought deal offering of flow-through shares
* Seabridge Gold Inc - Underwriters have agreed to purchase, on a bought deal basis, one million common shares at a price of $14.30 per common shar
* Seabridge Gold - Intends to use net proceeds from offering to continue to advance company's KSM and Iskut projects and for general corporate purposes
* Seabridge Gold- Underwriters agreed to purchase,on bought deal private placement basis,1 million flow-through shares at price of $20.00/flow-through share
* Seabridge Gold - Gross proceeds from flow-through share offering to be used to fund 2017 exploration program at co's KSM and Iskut projects in Canada Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Janhvi Kapoor's first magazine cover was out earlier today and she looked drop dead gorgeous in it. While everybody has loved the cover, her cousin Sonam Kapoor too took to Instagram to appreciate her. Sonam Kapoor is really proud of her baby sister, Janhvi.
Incidentally, Sonam Kapoor's first magazine cover was with Vogue too and now 10 years later Janhvi too shoots her first magazine cover with Vogue.
She posted - "My stunning baby sister @janhvikapoor on her first cover of Vogue 10 years after my first cover with @vogueindia! Couldn’t be prouder little ".
Janhvi accepted the love from her sister and commented on the post with "Love youuuuu️"
Janhvi Kapoor will debut with Dhadak produced by Dharma Productions and Zee Studios alongside Ishan Khatter which is slated to release on 20th July.
2nd Circ. Affirms Dismissal Of Dr. Scholl's Class Action
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 8:32 PM EST) -- A retail business owner seeking to represent a class of Bayer AG customers failed to show that the company’s marketing of its “custom fit” Dr. Scholl’s shoe inserts was likely to mislead reasonable customers, the Second Circuit has said, affirming the case’s dismissal.
In a summary order on Wednesday, the court affirmed U.S. District Judge Deborah A. Batts’ permanent dismissal of named plaintiff James Kommer’s proposed class action and agreed with her finding that he’d failed to state a claim. The court also agreed that Kommer...
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ALBANY, N.Y. >> A historian who has spent decades promoting and researching the Dutch role in New York’s history has been honored by the Netherland government.
The state Department of Education says Janny Venema was recently made a Knight in the Order of Orange Nassau.
Venema is the assistant director of the New Netherland Research Center at the New York State Library in downtown Albany. She was recognized by the Dutch government for her 33-year effort that includes translating and transcribing the state’s archival records from the Dutch Colonial period.
Education Department officials say Venema is credited with raising awareness about the shared cultural heritage between the Netherlands and the U.S.
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The New York State Library and State Archives are home to a vast collection of Dutch records and artifacts dating to the early 17th century.
The final straw for Anthony Stokes at Hibs came after the Irish striker was responsible for setting off a 5am fire alarm in the team’s Algarve hotel, according to the Scottish Sun.
Hibs players and staff, along with other hotel guests, were forced out of their beds in the dead of night after the Stokes-led prank went wrong.
Anthony Stokes left Hibernian earlier this week. Picture: SNS/Craig Foy
The 29-year-old was said to have let off a fire extinguisher at two of his younger team-mates, one of whom scampered through an alarmed fire exit, setting off the alarm.
Stokes was joined in the prank by Danny Swanson and Martin Boyle. All three players were disciplined for their part in the incident and dropped from the club’s winter-break friendly against Willem II.
Swanson and Boyle have since returned to the Hibs team, though Stokes was soon released from his contract.
Manager Neil Lennon would later say he’d afforded the striker enough chances and had finally ran out of patience.
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Agitations: Senator Shehu Sani advocates National Peace Committee
Chairman, Senate Committee on Foreign Loans and Local debts, Senator Shehu Sani has advocated for an ad-hoc committee that would tackle agitations of various groups in Nigeria. Speaking with DAILY POST in Abuja, he urged the presidency to set up a Committee with objective of encouraging debates and seeking ideas to foster peace and harmonious […]
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Police warn of 3 vehicle thefts in Little Village
Police are warning residents of three motor vehicle thefts last month in the Little Village neighborhood on the West Side, according to Chicago Police.
All vehicles were parked on the street when they were stolen, police said.
The thefts occurred:
About 6:25 a.m. on June 25 in the 2800 block of South Springfield;
About 2 p.m. on June 14 in the 2600 block of South Kildare;
Between about 9:30 p.m. on June 13 and about 6:20 a.m. on June 14 in the 4200 block of West 26th Street.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Area Central detectives (312) 747-8380.
Benintendi is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Nationals.
Red Sox skipper Alex Cora will give Benintendi and Xander Bogaerts the day off for Wednesday's early game after both played all nine innings in Tuesday's 11-4 victory. Benintendi scored two runs and went 1-for-5 on the evening, dropping his average to .212 over a stretch of 16 consecutive start. With Benintendi picking up some rest and no designated-hitter spot available in the lineup, J.D. Martinez will man left field.
For nearly 20 years, this loyal Democrat did what most of them do: She went to the voting booth only for presidential contests and ignored everything from congressional elections to governor's races. But now, this 50-year-old mother of two intends to take her anger at President Donald Trump out on the Republicans running for Congress.
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Since 2008, Chicago-based performance group Every house has a door has created dynamic, multi-faceted works that often draw out historically neglected subjects. Its founders Lin Hixson and Matthew Goulish frequently take on the respective roles of director and dramaturg, while working with a variable team of other artists.
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Some 25 people have died after a van and a pickup truck crashed and caught fire in eastern Thailand.
The van lost control and crossed the grass median, crashing into the pickup truck travelling in the opposite direction.
10Y NZ-US yield spread has turned negative. Kiwi reports marginal losses but trades well above the previous day’s low of 0.7196. The spread between the New Zealand and US 10-year government bond yields has turned negative for the first time since records …
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TIVERTON, R.I. (AP) — Good drivers in a Rhode Island town may become a few dollars richer this Independence Day.
Tiverton police announced on Facebook that while they will be on patrol for “bad” drivers, they will also reward good drivers this Wednesday with gift cards for Dunkin Donuts and Sakonnet River Grille.
Officers will be handing out $5 and $10 gift cards, as well as one for $17.76 in honor of the holiday.
The police department says the cards will come with quotes from the Founding Fathers.
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The Chinese star made it through his first round match against Xiao Guodong with a 10-3 win to make it into the last 16.
And the world No.3 is not scared of facing anyone and has said he WANTS to take on O’Sullivan in Sheffield.
Ding will play Anthony McGill or Ryan Day in the second round and cannot play the Rocket until the semi-finals at The Crucible.
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He said: “I would love to play Ronnie again here, I always want to improve myself and test myself against the best and hardest player to beat – that is how you get better.”
Ding was happy with his form in the opening round at the World Snooker Championship.
The FOX Sports Wisconsin digital staff voted on the logos from the history of Wisconsin sports -- from the Racine Belles to the Milwaukee Brewers -- in trying to determine the best-looking (and, well, worst).
The criteria? Take the primary logo of a team and grade it based on its aesthetic value mixed with its creativity, color scheme and -- in some cases -- a dash of nostalgia.
There's 38 logos in all and we rank them from best to worst, starting with ...
SOCHI, Russia — Murat Gassiev of Russia knocked out Yunier Dorticos of Cuba with less than 20 seconds remaining in the final round to unify the IBF and WBA cruiserweight titles.
The victory early Sunday in Sochi's Bolshoi Ice Dome qualifies Gassiev for the World Boxing Superseries final against Oleksandr Usyk of Ukraine in May. Usyk holds the WBO and WBC belts.
Gassiev's record rises to 26-0, with 19 knockouts.
It is Dorticos' first professional loss; he's 22-1 with 21 knockouts.
Dorticos took the initiative in the early rounds, but Gassiev picked up the tempo in the fifth and Dorticos clearly tired.
THE Morata Urban Clinic in Port Moresby has thanked Bank South Pacific for repainting the building and donating items such as mattresses and pillows.
National Capital District district health services coordinator Peter Painakali thanked the bank for the facelift and the donation of mattresses, chairs, pillows, a grass-cutter, multipurpose vaccine freezer and a water tank.
“A patient deserves to be treated in a clean environment in a clinic. Staff have to work in a conducive environment with (necessary) equipment,” he said.
Painakali said most of the urban clinics in the city were built during the colonial era and needed maintenance and renovation.
He said such clinics needed partners to improve its facilities and the services provided.
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Australian duo Matthew Ebden and John Peers have gone down fighting to German pairing Jan-Lennard Struff and Tim Puetz 6-4 6-7 6-2 6-7 6-4 in the Davis Cup doubles match.
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After winning a tight first set, Germany surrendered a break in the second as Australia claimed it on a tie break only for Germany to race through the third.
While Australia claimed an incredibly tight fourth set, and had many break point chances in the decider, Germany proved to good in the end.
Germany's win gives them a 2-1 lead in the first round of the Davis Cup ahead of the reverse singles to be played on Sunday.
Nick Kyrgios, who won his first game against Jan Lennard-Struff, will look to keep Australia's hopes of progression alive against world no. 5 Alexander Zverev with Alex de Minaur then set to take on Lennard-Struff.
The winner of the tie will go on to face either Great Britain or Spain in the quarter-finals come April.
Brad Paisley just can’t get enough of Southern California. Last June, he brought the first leg of his Weekend Warrior World Tour to Honda Center in Anaheim and he kicked off a new leg of the jaunt on Jan. 25 at Staples Center in Los Angeles.
It was so fun, he decided to bring it back around, playing Honda Center (2695 E. Katella Ave.) on Saturday, July 21. Last year, Paisley had rising star Dustin Lynch on the road with him, as well as Chase Bryant and Lindsay Ell. This time around, he’s out with Kane Brown and Dan Tyminski.
Tickets are $35-$75 and go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, March 2 at 800-745-3000 or Ticketmaster.com.
So far, Paisley has sold-out both Staples Center and Honda Center on the Weekend Warrior jaunt, which is in support of his latest album, “Love and War.” The album dropped in April 2017 and the set list leaned heavily on the new material including singles like “Last Time for Everything,” “Today” and his collaboration with John Fogerty, the album title track, “Love and War.”
Columbus-based Fun Academy Motion Pictures on Wednesday released its first teaser trailer through Movie Pilot for its animated film, "Sgt. Stubby: An America Hero."
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The government of Edo has revealed that the new security arrangements being put in place in the state would go a long way to address the current security challenges in Nigeria, especially the sub region. Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, disclosed this on Wednesday at the Edo State Government House in Benin City while hosting the newly appointed Commander of 107 Air Maritime Group of the Nigerian Air force, Air Commodore E.O Shobande.
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Phil Mickelson is a master of delivering a perfect shot from a tough position, and while he had a decent lie in a fairway bunker at TPC Scottsdale’s 6th hole Friday, he outdid himself by nearly holing out from 140 yards.
Would you expect anything less from Phil?#QuickHits pic.twitter.com/S2dbs2oI0H — PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) February 2, 2018
Mickelson made the putt to go 2-under on his round through the opening six holes. After a 70 on Thursday, Mickelson seems likely to make the cut in Phoenix. Daniel Berger took the lead in the clubhouse at 9-under par, but Rickie Fowler is currently surging up the leaderboard in his second round.
Re: Do Harmonics affect Velocity? I see what you're asking. When I used the MagnetoSpeed, I never noted a change of speed affecting POI at targets shot without it, although using it will often change POI somewhat. I don't think actual fps would vary, outside of normal established ED. Just last week, I shot 5 rounds with MagnetoSpeed attached and monitered it with my LabRadar. The MS showed a consistent 6 fps higher velocity than the LR. That difference was probably due to where each unit was picking up the bullet or even calibration of the units. I really doubt you could notice the difference, unless you shoot your drops at long distance, with and without the MagnetoSpeed and measure the difference of vertical. Don't worry about it --- you'll need to true your drops, for speed or BC, anyway. __________________
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - Bimetal Bearings Ltd:
* DEC QUARTER PROFIT 17.4 MILLION RUPEES VERSUS LOSS 22.2 MILLION RUPEES YEAR AGO
* DEC QUARTER REVENUE FROM OPERATIONS 451.9 MILLION RUPEES VERSUS 348.8 MILLION RUPEES YEAR AGO Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Surprisingly strong year for stocks The stock market brought surprises - and strong returns for investors in 2016. Check out this story on greenbaypressgazette.com: http://on.jsonl.in/2iUf6oP Within the first two weeks of the year, the S&P 500 index, which tracks the market's largest companies, lost 8% of its value.
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Romanian group OMV Petrom, the largest oil and gas producer in Southeastern Europe, announced on Wednesday, May 30, that Neil Anthony Morgan, the executive in charge with the group’s Downstream Oil operations, will leave the company on November 30.
The company hasn’t announced who will replace him yet. Morgan has been in charge with OMV Petrom’s refining and distribution operations for over ten years and has coordinated the big investment programs carried out at the Petrobrazi refinery.
OMV Petrom’s management team has seen major changes this year. Romanian Mariana Gheorghe, who managed the group as CEO for some 12 years, left the company and was replaced by an expat, Christina Verchere, a former BP executive. Another expat, Franck Neel, will take over as member of the Directorate in charge with the Downsteam Gas division on July 1, replacing Romanian Lacramioara Diaconu-Pintea.
Austrian group OMV controls 51% of OMV Petrom while the Romanian state holds a 20.64% minority stake.
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Baku. 14 February. REPORT.AZ/ A car bomb exploded in western Baghdad on Tuesday.
Report informs citing the TASS, at least four people and 14 wounded.
According to preliminary data, the blast was caused by a parked car bomb in an industrial area.
PODGORICA, Montenegro (AP) — Montenegro’s ruling party has nominated its leader, who took the tiny Balkan country into NATO in defiance of Russia, to be its candidate in next month’s presidential election.
The Democratic Party of Socialists’ leadership announced the decision to put forward Milo Djukanovic after a meeting Monday.
Djukanovic has previously served as Montenegro’s prime minister and president in several mandates since the early 1990s.
Djukanovic was premier during a tense October 2016 parliamentary election when authorities said they thwarted an attempted pro-Russian coup to prevent the Adriatic country from joining NATO.
The 56-year-old Djukanovic, who took a back seat in politics after his party won the parliamentary vote, had long been rumored to make another comeback in the April 15 presidential election.
Montenegro joined NATO last June despite strong Kremlin opposition.
Kenielynne Adella Applegate, was born on November 29, 2017, at 5:50 pm. She weighed 6 lbs, 9 oz and was 19.75 inches long at birth.
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This 19-year-old boy from Gabon made a desperate attempt to be smuggled into Spain by curling up inside a suitcase.
A Moroccan woman has been arrested after he was found stashed away inside the case in Cueta, a Spanish enclave next to Morocco in north Africa.
It comes as more than 1,100 desperate migrants stormed a border fence just hours into 2017 in an
attempt to reach the Spanish territory.
MirrorUK reports they were trying to cross into the Spanish enclave but were met with a tall barbed wire fence and dozens of police.
Taxes, taxes, taxes. Why aren't seniors mentioned in the ongoing tax-reform debate? A group of us are wondering why not. We've come to a conclusion: We will pay almost double what we now pay if these proposals are passed.
One senior who gets a $25,000 pension and $10,000 from Social Security now pays taxes on $14,000, or roughly $1,400, at the 10 percent rate with deductions for the elderly and only a portion of Social Security being taxed.
The new proposal allows a $12,000 deduction and leaves $23,000 to be taxed at 12 percent, or a tax bill of $2,760. That's a $1,360 increase.
Tell me what senior can afford this, when some pay that amount for rent.
Retirement is supposed to the golden years. It seems to me these years will be tarnished by our government. They earn mega bucks and don't seem to care about seniors who voted them in.
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Thousands of people have attended candlelit vigils across the country to remember murdered Melbourne woman Eurydice Dixon. It comes as police prepare to review the safety of Princes Park in Carlton North, where her body was found last week.
A MELBOURNE comedian has been charged with allegedly painting the “lewd markings” discovered close to the Princes Park memorial for Eurydice Dixon.
Ms Dixon, 22, an aspiring comedian, was killed as she walked home from a comedy gig in Melbourne’s CBD on June 13.
A 31-year-old comedian has allegedly been charged with criminal damage, offensive behaviour and marking offensive graffiti, The Age reports.
Police found offensive paint markings at the site in Princes Park on June 18, the day of a public vigil in Ms Dixon’s honour
The man has been charged and bailed by police to face court in August, The Age reports.
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State police troopers said a man riding a bicycle died following a crash with a car on State Route 58 near Oakridge Sunday night.
According to the Oregon State Police, a black 1984 Pontiac Fiero was headed east on SR 58 when the cyclist crossed the roadway traveling south in the path of the car.
Troopers said the cyclist sustained major injuries and was taken to River Bend Hospital by Oakridge Fire and EMS where he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
According to information from the preliminary investigation, troopers believe the cyclist was not wearing a helmet and his bicycle did not have any lighting.
One eastbound lane of the highway was blocked for about four hours during the on-scene investigation, and troopers said the investigation is still ongoing.
The Oakridge Police Department and the Oregon Department of Transportation also assisted in the response to this incident.
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Dec 12 (Reuters) - Tabcorp Holdings Ltd:
* TABCORP COMPLETES DIVESTMENT OF ODYSSEY GAMING SERVICES,TTS-TAH.AX
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They currently have a $44.00 price objective on the stock, down from their previous price objective of $47.00. Deutsche Bank AG's price target suggests a potential downside of 29.81% from the company's current price.
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Emergency services are responding to a multi-vehicle collision on Cambridge's Fen Road.
According to witnesses six vehicles were involved in the crash.
Fen Road, in the East Chesterton area of Cambridge, is one of the city's most notorious roads.
Families living in and around the area have accused police of failing to take action over dangerous driving and a litany of attacks on cyclists and pedestrians .
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Mancini (knee) is starting in left field and leading off Tuesday against the Rays, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports.
Mancini has been dealing with a knee injury lately, but he was able to pinch hit in Monday's game and felt no ill effects, clearing the way for him to return to the starting lineup after a few games off. The 26-year-old, who is hitting .280/.348/.415 through 21 games this season, will face Jake Faria in his return to action.
CATONSVILLE, Md. (AP) — Riding on its historic men’s basketball upset, the University of Maryland, Baltimore County is seeking to fetch related trademarks.
Attorney Darren Heitner consulted with athletic director Tim Hall before filing an application with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for “UMBC Retrievers,” ”Retriever Nation” and “16 over 1.”
He told The Baltimore Sun the school wanted “to be proactive as its athletics brand became the most talked about topic in the world.”
The Retrievers catapulted into the national consciousness with their victory Friday over the University of Virginia, the first time a 16-seed had defeated a No. 1 seed in the NCAA men’s basketball tournament.
Although UMBC fell to Kansas State on Sunday, its bookstore had already notched as many online orders as the total for all of last year.
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Top Stories: A woman standing outside an apartment complex in Independence, near Kansas City, was shot yesterday evening. And the community gathered on Saturday to say farewell to western Missouri police officer Gary Michael. He was killed in the line of duty during a traffic stop in Clinton more than a week ago.
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A handful of tweets and four days later, Silicon Valley billionaire Elon Musk has closed orders for his latest novelty product, after selling 20,000 flamethrowers at $500 a piece.
“Guaranteed to liven up any party!” was Musk’s tagline for a sale which raised $10 million for his high-speed tunnel venture The Boring Company.
The man behind electric carmaker Tesla (TSLA.O) and rocket company SpaceX had earlier sold 50,000 Boring Company hats in similar fashion.
The latest impromptu fundraising scheme comes at a time when financial analysts and investors in Tesla are wondering if Musk will have to seek billions more in funding for the electric carmaker as it struggles to meet promises on production.
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CLAY COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- Some residents living along Highway 50 in Clay County are picking up after storms roll through Wednesday afternoon.
Several trees were uprooted and homes damaged near the Cedarbluff community.
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Parts of a metal roof on a shop and home ripped right off as winds roared through.
Emergency management says a a tree fell on the roof of one home causing minor damage.
Richard Ellison was home with his son when the storm hit and says it happened fast.
“It was loud, but like I said it wasn’t very long, it was enough to scare my son and as quick as it showed up, it was gone. We watched the hail, the power went out and then it was over,” said Ellison.
A tree blocked their drive way.
The good news no injuries were reported.
In early 2016, more than a dozen U.S. airlines were battling each other for the chance to begin flights to Cuba's capital city, Havana. -- the two largest airlines in Cuba -- have cut their capacity there.
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This squeaky clean product was created by an Idaho man and pitched on the ABC show 'Shark Tank' Bannock County Clerk Robert Poleki will leave his job in Pocatello in January, according to EastIdahoNews.com, to pursue production of the Washie, a self-cleaning toilet seat he brought in front of the hit show "Shark Tank" in January. Robert Poleki/Washie Aggregated by Kelsey Grey ×
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With Memorial Day around the corner, one Southwest Georgia military fraternity decided to host a blood drive in honor of fallen soldiers and to give back to the community.
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) – The Walker County Fire Marshal is reminding people to be mindful of space heaters and extension cords, after a house fire early this morning.
Several different stations responded to that house fire on North Jenkins Road.
Firefighters say the homeowner was in his room with the door shut when it started. He woke up after he heard fire alarms and smelled smoke. He then was able to escape through the window.
The house was significantly damaged.
Officials say the fire was caused by a curtain catching onto a space heater.
The Walker County Fire Marshal says they see an increase in fires this time of year due to people using space heaters and Christmas lights.
Fire Marshal Paul Linder said, “A lot of times people will put there Christmas decorations close to the heater or beds, dirty clothes, type things, they will lay them across the heaters not thinking and the heater automatically turns on.”
Fire officials recommend reading the manufacturer’s directions before plugging in anything.
John Stamos is officially off the market!
The 54-year-old actor, best known for playing Uncle Jesse on Full House and Fuller House, has married his 31-year-old pregnant fiancée Caitlin McHugh, reports People. The pair got married on Saturday in an intimate ceremony in Los Angeles.
As per photos obtained by ET, the newlyweds had a backyard reception at Stamos' home in Beverly Hills, complete with a dance floor. The bride wore a traditional white ballgown and Stamos opted for a tux.
Stamos and the actress, who has appeared on The Vampire Diaries and in Switched at Birth, got engaged in Disneyland in October. They have been together for about two years.
In December, Stamos revealed that McHugh is pregnant with their first child. McHugh showcased her baby bump on the red carpet with Stamos at the 2018 SAG Awards last month. Also in January, the couple babymooned in Tucson, Arizona.
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Bryant Volleyball Showcase is Tuesday
The Bryant High School and middle school volleyball teams will be scrimmaging at the annual Bryant Volleyball Showcase on Tuesday, Aug. 15, at the Bryant Middle School gym. Admission is $3 per person. AAA passes only accepted.
The Showcase begins at 5:30 p.m., with the Bryant Middle School eighth grade team playing an intersquad match of 20 minutes or two games to 15. At 6, the Bethel eight grade team will scrimmage and, at 7, the freshman team will take its turn on the court.
The Bryant High School team will scrimmage at 7:30 p.m.
The BHS team will play in a pre-season jamboree at Benton on Thursday then officially open the 2017 campaign on Thursday, Aug. 24, when they host Fountain Lake.
The season opener for the freshman team and the Bethel eighth grade squad will be on Monday, Aug. 21, against Cabot North at the Bryant Middle School gym. On Thursday, Aug. 24, the freshman team and the Bryant Middle School eighth grade host Lake Hamilton.
The Coats/Grove Precinct of the Harnett County Democratic Party will meet tonight at the Cornerstone Cafe, 16 E. Main St., Coats. The meeting will begin at 6 and light refreshments will be served.
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Harris will return to a bench role for Monday's game against the Grizzlies, Bryan Fonseca of Nets Daily reports.
Harris has started the last two games in place of Allen Crabbe (illness), a stretch where he averaged 11.0 points, 2.5 rebounds and 3.5 assists across a whopping 34.0 minutes. However, Crabbe has since been cleared and will immediately reclaim his starting spot Monday, which sends Harris back to the bench. The demotion should mean a decent drop in Harris' overall playing time, likely pushing him back to minutes in the mid-to-low 20s.
Hurricane Irma strengthened to a Category 2 storm early Thursday morning, August 31, as forecasters said the storm would be a major hurricane by Thursday night. Irma is currently not affecting land, but will approach the Caribbean by next week. Credit: NOAA via Storyful
KOSCIUSKO COUNTY, Ind. (WOWO): Two people have been arrested and a warrant has been issued for a third person after police discovered a malnourished child with multiple life-threatening injuries in Nappanee.
24-year-old Rune Springer of Claypool and 38-year-old Travis Tillotson of Nappanee say the child was not in their care when the injuries occurred. Springer is the boy’s mother. Still, both have been arrested on felony neglect charges.
Jammy Stacy of Etna Green is charged in a warrant with neglect of a dependent; she was the alleged caretaker of the child for a year.
Springer told police Stacy dropped the child off with numerous injuries and told her not to contact authorities or they’d all end up going to jail.
Police say that among other injuries, the boy was missing multiple parts of his scalp, had several broken teeth, and both of his arms had been broken in multiple places.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - An Ohio lawmaker has proposed making the Labrador retriever the official state dog.
The Cincinnati Enquirer reports Ohio could become the 13th state to name a state dog, and the first to recognize the Labrador as such.
The bill's sponsor, Republican Rep. Jeffery Rezabek, of Clayton, says he thinks the popular breed would represent Ohio values well because it's a working dog and sporting dog. Rezabek notes that Labradors are trained as rescue dogs, police dogs and therapy dogs and are kept as family pets.
He says his own family had Labradors while he was growing up.
Rezabek says his bill wouldn't interfere with a proposal introduced last year to designate the shelter pet as the state pet.
Information from: The Cincinnati Enquirer, http://www.enquirer.com
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Jeff Wiska, who played two years in the NFL, represents MSU at Thursdays event. David Angell--For The Macomb Daily
While Las Vegas oddsmakers have installed Michigan as the favorite in todays annual backyard brawl, a divided house of fans at the National Polish-American Sports Hall of Fame Museum second annual rally Thursday had definite opinions on who the winner is going to be when the Wolverines host Michigan State tonight. The event was held at the American Polish Cultural Center, located on the Troy-Sterling Heights border, with Polish food and, of course, lots of trash talking. Broadcaster Eli Zaret and alumni from both schools -- including former NFL players Jeff Wiska and John Wangler -- were in attendance at the event to support their teams. Tonights game kicks off at 7:30 p.m. and will be broadcast on WXYZ-TV (Channel 7).
-- Macomb Daily Staff
New year is the time when many of us hope to improve our lives in some way, and most resolutions will include a desire to be more productive and efficient. You’re most likely to achieve this if you know the times of day when you can think most clearly and do your best work. Here are some guidelines to help.
Start by identifying the period when you feel most awake; this is known as your chronotype. “Larks” – early-to-bed, early-to-rise types – are more alert in the morning, whereas “owls” are at their best in the afternoon and evening.
According to Louis Ptacek, professor of neurology at the University of California, our chronotype is strongly determined by our genetic make-up – although environmental pressures such as when you need to start work, create habits that can mask your natural inclinations. Most of us will know our chronotype, but if you’re unsure, try this online quiz: thepowerofwhenquiz.com.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States says it's not aware of any specific threat to the upcoming Winter Olympics in South Korea and is confident that American athletes, coaches and spectators will be safe, despite nuclear tensions with North Korea.
State Department officials overseeing security for the U.S. Olympic team said Wednesday that they had planned for all threat contingencies in preparation for the Pyeongchang Games that begin next week.
They said roughly 100 Diplomatic Security agents would be deployed to Seoul and two sites in Pyeongchang. That's about the same as have been sent to previous Olympics.
The U.S. Olympic delegation will number about 275 and an estimated 60,000 Americans are expected to attend the games.
North Korea is participating in the games. They begin on February 9.
SANDUSKY, MI -- A 22-year-old man faces life in prison on accusations he physically assaulted an 11-month-old girl in his care.
Derek Paehlig, a Deckerville resident, was arraigned Friday, Feb. 2, on charges of first-degree child abuse and second-degree child abuse.
First-degree child abuse is a felony which carries a possible punishment of up to life in prison.
Police were alerted of potential child abuse around 1:40 p.m. Jan. 31 after the girl was taken to McKenzie Hospital in Sandusky, Sanilac County Sheriff's Office Detective Sgt. Nate Smith previously said.
A preliminary investigation indicated that the child was assaulted by Paehlig during the morning hours, according to Smith.
The girl was flown by helicopter to a Flint-area hospital for treatment of serious injuries, and Paehlig was arrested.
Paehlig remains lodged in the Sanilac County Jail on a $500,000 bond. His next court appearance is Feb. 20 for a preliminary examination.
leader has become persona non grata for the Chief Minister Nitish Kumar-led party. However, he cannot gather the courage to expel Yadav, hoping that his one-time mentor would quit on his own. This, despite the suspension of several other rebel leaders on Monday. Party spokesperson K C Tyagi, who also counts Yadav as a mentor, said on Monday that should now be called Sharad Tyagi. Translates into English, “tyagi” means the renouncer.
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Students process their enrollment at the registrar’s office of Mindanao State University in Marawi City during the last day of enrollment on Friday (August 11, 2017). Classes at MSU’s main campus, which were delayed due to clashes between government forces and the Islamic State-inspired Maute Group in downtown Marawi, will start on August 22. MindaNews photo by FROILAN GALLARDO READ STORY
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A pedestrian suffered a serious head injury in a hit-and-run incident in Batley.
The pedestrian, a man aged 63, was struck by a white VW van on Hanover Street near the town centre at about 11.15am on Wednesday.
He was taken to hospital for treatment for the injury, which was not thought to be life threatening.
West Yorkshire Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident to contact their Western Area Roads Policing Unit on 101, quoting log reference 13180052553.
The North Las Vegas Police Department is scheduled to host a collection site for residents to safely dispose of prescription drugs.
The event is planned for Saturday at the Northwest Area Command Police Station, located at 3877 West Washburn Road, near Decatur Boulevard.
The event is a part of National Prescription Take Back Day, sponsored by the DEA Diversion Control Division, which aims to help educate residents about the protentional abuse of medications.
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THE South Wales Argus Camera Club continues to grow, and now has more than 2,000 members.
We are once again featuring pictures shared in the group this week.
A lot of you have shared pictures of the supermoon and used a variety of angles and ways to capture it.
So here's a look at our favourite supermoon pictures as well as some other favourites over the past week.
You can see more pics, or share your own photos, by requesting to join our Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/argusphotosgroup or search South Wales Argus Camera Club.
BOONE, N.C. (AP) - Two people are dead in North Carolina after a home they were in collapsed.
News outlets report that the Boone Police Department confirmed the deaths. Rescuers responded to the scene about 5 p.m. on Wednesday. The victims have not been identified.
Outlets report that the collapse is believed to have been caused by severe weather in the area.
Gov. Roy Cooper on Wednesday declared a state of emergency for his hard-hit mountain counties, saying the forecast for the rest of the week calls for isolated heavy rain storms that could instantly cause flooding in areas that have had 20 inches (50 centimeters) of rain in the past 15 days.
Cooper said, "This storm isn't yet over. I'm urging people to keep a close eye on forecasts."
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Right-turns-on-red have always been associated with danger, despite arguments from those who claim otherwise. This is especially true when it comes to pedestrians, who are the most vulnerable in the collision.
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: BJP state general secretary K Surendran on Saturday gave his statement in connection with the Vigilance case against Health and Social Justice Minister K K Shylaja’s alleged corruption in availing of treatment expense. While the statement was recorded, Surendran produced certain documents as evidence. He also produced the copy of the bills for the spectacles and the food items claimed by the minister and officials.
Obaseki bans private tax collectors in Edo
Jethro Ibileke/Benin It was a sad new year for private tax collectors in Edo State, contracted during the administration of immediate past Governor Adams Oshiomhole to collect levies for the State Government. Governor Godwin Obaseki announced ban of their activities on Sunday morning in his new year state-wide broadcast aired on radio and television stations. “I must quickly mention that one issue that continues to agitate Edo people is the lawless activities of some individuals who persist in harassing and extorting innocent citizens under the guise of collecting taxes and levies.
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Cycling-Perkins swaps Australia for Russia in Tokyo 2020 bid
MELBOURNE, Feb 15 (Reuters) - Australian two-time world champion track cyclist Shane Perkins has switched allegiance to Russia in a bid to compete at the 2020 Tokyo Games.
The Melbourne-born 30-year-old won a sprint bronze at the 2012 Olympics in London but missed out on selection for last year's Games in Rio de Janeiro.
"The Russian Cycling Federation has given me another opportunity to chase my dreams of Olympic representation in Tokyo 2020 which has special significance to me as my father (Darryl Perkins) raced the Olympics in Tokyo 1964," he said in a post on his Facebook page on Wednesday.
Will Smith met Jada Pinkett Smith when she auditioned to be on his sitcom "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air." She didn't get the role, but she got the man: Will and Jada began dating and on Dec. 31, 1997, the couple married in a secret ceremony at Baltimore's Cloisters Mansion. Two decades later, they're still together -- and celebrating their 20-year wedding anniversary on Dec. 31, 2017! Keep reading for more of the most memorable celebrity moments from News Years past...
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Members of the Washington Capitals celebrate after they defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 3-2 in Game 2 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals on Wednesday, May 30, 2018, in Las Vegas. John Locher AP Photo
88 PTS WILFRED WONG. More than a simple walk in the park, the '05 Tommasi Valpolicella delivers real-live flavors that are concentrated and a bit more complex that what we usually see from this area.
“Shows like [teen suicide drama] 13 Reasons Why are very honest and raw and I’m not sure you’d find that on terrestrial TV and old school channels. Netflix has taken the model of [US cable channel] HBO, which revolutionised quality TV drama with shows like The Sopranos, and flown with it.”
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Between juggling two popular restaurants and family life, Chef Thomas Hauck of c. 1880 and Karl Ratzsch eeks out time to eat out when he can. “We have two boys under the age of 4 so dinner out doesn’t really happen. If by some miracle we are all together we all go to the Roman Candle. Pizza, beer and a rocket ship equals a win.” And for those rare date nights with his wife, Sara, they hit up “Goodkind, Iron Grate, DanDan or Ardent. They are all good friends and we are happy to support them. Whatever we eat at any of the restaurants we know is going to be good.”
Catcher Christian Bethancourt of the Padres makes an appearance as a relief pitcher against the Seattle Mariners in the eighth inning at Safeco Field on May 31, 2016. Catcher Christian Bethancourt of the Padres makes an appearance as a relief pitcher against the Seattle Mariners in the eighth inning at Safeco Field on May 31, 2016.
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A 60-year-old-businessman was today robbed by two armed bandits at his business and place of residence at Friendship, East Bank Demerara.
Based on information received from the police, at around 11:20hrs the businessman was in his shop when the suspects approached and ordered two beverages.
Soon after they both pulled out handguns and forcefully entered the secured area of the shop, where they assaulted and relieved the sexagenarian of a sum of cash and jewelry.
After carrying out the daring daylight robbery they fled the scene in a waiting silver Nissan Blue Bird motorcar.
The assaulted businessman received medical attention and was sent away.
According to the police, they are making diligent efforts to quickly apprehend the two robbery suspects.
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"Thomas Sowell, who retired from his syndicated column last week, may be the greatest public intellectual of our time. Though he is 'an original,' an iconoclast, his work is best seen as the carrying on of a tradition. Or two." (01/02/16)
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The Iran nuclear deal will be one of the big items on the agenda Tuesday during French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit with President Trump. Macron wants the U.S. to stick with the deal, but President Trump has been a harsh critic of the agreement.
Here & Now‘s Eric Westervelt (@Ericnpr) speaks with MSNBC’s Ali Velshi (@AliVelshi), co-host of “Velshi & Ruhle.”
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* If oil falls back below $50/bbl, BP can reduce capex by at least an additional $1 billion -CFO Further company coverage: (Reporting By Ron Bousso)
The U.S. Department of Interior has released the remaining $7.8 million in operational funds to support the daily operations of the American Samoa government, the LBJ Tropical Medical Center, the American Samoa Community College and the High Court of American Samoa. The Interior Department said the money is what remained of $22.75 million released by the Office of Insular Affairs in the current fiscal year.
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One man is in jail after he crashed his car into a person's front yard.
Nicholas McMain, 31-years-old, is charged with Criminal Mischief and Burglary after attempting to rob an Ohio County home, according to Kentucky State Police.
When the homeowner came outside to help, McMain ran into the man's home. The car was on fire when the homeowner came outside.
McMain is charged with Criminal Mischief and Burglary.
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One day after terror attacks in Spain killed more than a dozen and injured many more, there were signs of solidarity with the victims of the attacks expressed in capitals across Europe. (Aug. 18)
Are you tired of racing out the door in order to make it to your holiday get-together on time, only to remember that you didn't bring a thoughtful hostess gift with you? Avoid this awkward doorway encounter by stocking up ahead of time. By picking up a small handful of goodies, all you have to do is grab and go this season. Whether you're going to be with a design-savvy crowd or a table of foodies, we have 22 presents that will not only stand out against a sea of presumably regifted wine bottles but are also all less than $25.
MOSCOW (Sputnik) — RT television channel’s footage from the scene showed clouds of white smoke floating over the woodland near the arena as dozens of hooded youths protested the rally by the far-right contender.
The channel said demonstrators threw smoke bombs at police cordons protecting the venue, prompting them to fire tear gas at the crowds. There were no immediate reports of injuries.
Le Pen’s campaign rally comes just six days before the French voters go to the polls to elect a new president. The National Front leader is running neck-and-neck with independent centrist Emmanuel Macron. They are both expected to make it into the runoff, slated for May 7.
Firefighters are responding to a garage fire on Seneca Avenue in Waterloo Monday evening.
Although the fire is out, the threat is not gone. There was a threat that the fire would spread to the attached home.
At this time, we know that everyone is out and safe, however, the garage is still smoking.
Police say when they got to the home they heard popping and saw the garage engulfed in flames.
Police say it's likely fireworks were in the garage. Police say there were animals inside the home and they were able to get most of them out.
No word on the cause.
This is a breaking news story, stay with KWWL as this story develops.
They'll take it. It was by no means perfect or even close to perfect for that matter but it's still a win.
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A man was attacked during a street robbery in Sheffield in which his watch and mobile phone were stolen.
He was ambushed by four men as he walked along Firth Park Crescent, Firth Park, at 3.30pm yesterday.
CRIME: Drive-by shooting in Sheffield branded 'reckless' by police
A South Yorkshire Police spokesman said: "The victim suffered minor injuries. Enquiries are ongoing."
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Anyone with information should call South Yorkshire Police on 101.
GLENN HEIGHTS, Tx. (WHDH) — Authorities in Glenn Heights, Texas, released stunning dashcam footage of a flaming pickup truck that was parked dangerously close to a Jack in the Box restaurant and a police officer who helped prevent a disaster.
Police responded to reports of a fire near the restaurant on Feb. 11 and found a truck engulfed in flames in the drive-thru lane.
A responding officer drove up to the truck, accelerated forward and pushed it to safety before the flames spread.
No injuries were reported.
Watch the dramatic video below.
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Police in North Carolina say a man is in jail after a woman told authorities that he beat and raped her while holding her against her will in his apartment for three days. WLOS in Asheville reports Asheville police said 40-year-old Benjamin David Brown is charged with assault on a female, felony assault with a deadly weapon and possession of drug paraphernalia.
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The ongoing strike at Caesars Windsor has forced them to cancel hotel reservations and postpone Total Rewards promotions scheduled between May 1st and May 19th.
In addition, the Brian Wilson concert on May 4th and Darcy Oake show on May 17th have been postponed.
The Mother’s Day Brunch scheduled on Sunday, May 13th has been cancelled and guests with reservations will be notified as soon as possible.
“We understand the impact these postponements and cancellations may have on our valued guests. Based on customer feedback and our continued commitment to doing what is best for our guests, it is important for us to be proactive and allow them enough time to make alternate plans,” said Kevin Laforet, Regional President, Caesars Entertainment.
Man linked to 2010 killing of grandmother gets 15-30 years
ST. JOHNSBURY, Vt. (AP) — A 37-year-old Vermont man linked to the 2010 murder of a Sheffield grandmother is going to prison for a minimum of 15 years.
Keith Baird was sentenced Tuesday in St. Johnsbury to serve between 15 and 30 years in prison for his role in the killing of Mary Pat O' Hagan.
Last month Baird pleaded no contest to two charges in connection with the killing of the 78-year-old O' Hagan, who was shot inside her home. Her body was later found about 10 miles away in a remote part of Wheelock.
Two other men are already in prison for their role in the death of O'Hagan.
Prosecutors say the three men entered O'Hagan's home with the intent of robbing her, but instead ended up kidnapping and killing the woman.
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White House press secretary Sean Spicer said Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's use of chemical weapons is worse than Hitler's warfare. Hitler killed millions in gas chambers during World War II. Spicer got the opportunity to clarify, and continued to say Hitler “was not using the gas on his own people in the same way that Assad is doing.”
The District of Lake Country’s construction of the old highway is ongoing
As the Pelmewash Parkway construction project continues, you’ll notice some permanent traffic pattern changes, road narrowing and realignments to slow down traffic and make way for a new linear park with lake access, multi-use pedestrian/cycle pathway, off-leash dog beach and riparian area restoration, according to the District of Lake Country in a news release.
After the Canada Day long weekend, construction crews will be focusing on the intersections at Ponderosa Rd (no more left turn lane) and Irvine Rd. (two lanes instead of four on Pelemwash).
Plan your travel time to consider traffic delays and single lane alternating traffic flow through the construction zone. Consider taking an alternate route (Oyama Road or Hwy 97) during the construction period. Speed limit 20 km/hr through the construction zone, the release said.
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The owners of a boutique store opening in Alliston are looking forward to helping people put better-quality food in their pets' meal bowls.
Lori Gray and Jenn Newark are the owners of Pet Grocer, which offers an array of healthy food choices for dogs and cats.
Instead of your typical kibble, the store exclusively carries dehydrated and raw foods, and they will eventually sell cooked meals too.
“We will be making things like bone broths, and fresh stew, which is used as a topper,” said Gray, who has cooked meals for her dogs for over a decade.
Upton went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run during Monday's loss to Texas.
Upton has caught fire of late with seven homers, 24 RBI and 12 runs through his past 15 games, and he's now up to a rock-solid .281/.366/.532 slash line for the season. He's locked into the heart of the Detroit lineup, so the 29-year-old outfielder projects to continue providing excellent cross-category numbers.
CHICAGO — An Illinois environmental group is suing the owner of a shuttered power plant where contaminants from old coal ash ponds are seeping into a river used for recreation.
Prairie Rivers Network claims in the suit Wednesday that Dynegy Midwest Generation is violating the Clean Water Act by allowing heavy metals to seep from the riverbank along the Middle Fork of the Vermilion River.
A 17-mile portion of the river designated as a National Scenic River flows along the eastern boundary of the former Vermilion Power Station about 135 miles (217 kilometers) south of Chicago.
The plant, closed in 2011, left more than 3 million cubic yards (2.29 million cubic meters) of ash.
Dynegy didn't immediately respond to a request for comment, but has said it's working on a closure plan.
It's pretty hard to argue with anything said in this YouTube video. If the South wants to continue to perpetuate stereotypes it'll keep electing frauds and hypocrites like the child molester, Judge Roy Moore.
Source: Patheos
Trae Crowder, the Liberal Redneck, has a message for the decent people of Alabama: You don’t have to let the nasty stereotypes prevail on Tuesday because you’re not alone in your support of Doug Jones.
… He’s a judge who’s been kicked off the bench twice for refusing to do his job, he’s taken money from his own non-profit, he’s openly admitted that he thinks the last time America was great was before the Civil War, he thinks all legislation should be drafted by Jesus, and he presumably believes that the Devil invented dinosaurs and gay people.
This dude represents everything that’s wrong with the South.
Congrats to Kelli Elliot she just won Geico’s National Citizens Volunteer Of The Year Award! Check out all the great things she doing to make a difference here in Polk County!
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DURHAM, N.C. – A group of anti-white supremacy protesters tore down a Confederate monument Monday during a rally outside a North Carolina courthouse.
Amid chants of “No KKK, no fascist USA,” the group used a ladder and rope to pull down the monument. Several protestors then kicked and spit on the twisted statue as the crowd cheered, according to WNCN.
The protest was organized in response to the white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia over the weekend. Organizers of the Durham gathering told WNCN their goal was to “smash white supremacy.”
#Durham protesters continue their march downtown in an effort to "smash white supremacy" #Charlottesville pic.twitter.com/MKHjS3HrDT — Derrick Lewis (@DerrickQLewis) August 14, 2017
It’s not the first time that the monument, which depicts a Confederate soldier with the words “In memory of the boys who wore the gray,” has been vandalized since it was erected in 1924.
In July, 2015, someone spray painted “Black Lives Matter” on the base of the monument.
Herbert Whitehouse was one of the first in the U.S. to suggest workers use a 401(k). His hope in 1981 was that the retirement-savings plan would supplement a company pension that guaranteed payouts for life.
Thirty-five years later, the former Johnson & Johnson human-resources executive has misgivings about what he helped start.
What Mr. Whitehouse and other proponents didn’t anticipate was that the tax-deferred savings...
Valley natives Toby Beau - Balde Silva and his wife Rennetta Silva - will be performing this weekend at Louie's Backyard on South Padre Island.
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LONDON (AP) - British police have arrested an intruder who scaled scaffolding and got onto the roof of Parliament.
London's Metropolitan Police force says officers were called late Wednesday morning "to reports of a man acting suspiciously" near an entrance to the building. The man then climbed a fence and scaled scaffolding to the roof.
Parliament's Big Ben clock tower is currently covered in scaffolding for repair work.
The force says officers arrested the man for trespassing. The incident is not being treated as terrorism-related.
Photos showed armed police officers in the scaffolding after the arrest.
The intruder entered the grounds of Parliament at the Carriage Gates entrance. That's where a police officer was stabbed to death in March 2017 by an attacker who also ran down several pedestrians on nearby Westminster Bridge.
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Newly acquired wide receiver Jordan Matthews is considered "week-to-week" after suffering a chest injury in his first practice with the Bills.
Multiple reports say Matthews suffered a chip fracture in his sternum on Sunday.
The Bills traded for Matthews last week after jettisoning Sammy Watkins to the Rams. Ironically, Buffalo travels to Philadelphia on Thursday for a preseason game.
There are no immediate details on how Matthews sustained the injury.
The Bills sent cornerback Ronald Darby to the Eagles for Matthews and a 2018 third-round pick.
Adam Jones and the rest of the team will be with you today from 7am to ensure constant coverage of all things EFC, including news, great photos, nostalgia, live interviews and much, much more.
The ECHO will also provide you with the very latest transfer news as it happens throughout the week, with every rumour and story digested and analysed each day with updates from full-time EFC reporter Phil Kirkbride, as well as Head of Sport David Prentice and more.
There will be all the latest team news before games, plus every one of Sam Allardyce's press conferences covered live and with video.
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Valaika (oblique) is batting second and playing shortstop in Monday's game against the Rangers, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.
Valaika is recovering from a left oblique injury suffered in late February. He has appeared in a minor-league game and off the bench in the Cactus League but is starting for the first time since Feb. 25. He should be fully ready by Opening Day and is expected to be a utility man for the Rockies this season.
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The visiting Ottawa Senators defeated the Philadelphia Flyers by a score of 4-3 in a shootout.
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HAYFIELD, Minn. — Dodge County sheriff’s deputies are investigating the death of a 10-year-old child last weekend.
Deputies were called to a residence in Hayfield about 11:30 a.m. Sunday because the child was found unresponsive in bed. The Post-Bulletin of Rochester reported efforts to revive the youngster were unsuccessful and the child was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities said there was no obvious trauma to the child, who had no history of medical problems. An autopsy is planned to determine the cause of death.
An aspiring actress has said Steven Seagal sexually assaulted her during a supposed casting session when she was 17.
Faviola Dadis said at a news conference that she had recently moved to the US from the Netherlands when she was invited to a Beverly Hills hotel room in 2002 to audition for Seagal for a film he planned to make about Genghis Khan.
The 33-year-old former model said only the Hollywood star and his bodyguard were in the room when the actor reached under her bikini top and then grabbed her genitals.
Ms Dadis said she ended the audition and immediately left.
She said she feared being blacklisted if she reported Seagal, and only recently filed a police report.
Los Angeles County prosecutors say they are reviewing the case.
Inxeba (The Wound) has garnered awards from festivals across the globe and finally hits South African cinemas from 2 February 2018. The POLITICALLY AWEH team gets stuck into the controversy around the film, looking at objections to the film from Xhosa community members, as well as features exclusive interviews with director John Trengove and actor Niza Jay to get the filmmakers' perspective. Sit back relax and #LetsGetAweh!"
VesselsValue has put together a Posidonia Fact Sheet containing interesting data stories for your use during Posidonia week.
This includes:
• Greece has the most valuable fleet in the world
• The top 5 Greek Prinicipals by value
• The highest valued Greek vessel today
• Since the last Posidonia, Greece has ordered $8.96 BN of newbuildings
• Since the last Posidonia, Greece has bought 582 second hand vessels
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Jeremy Corbyn is to make a guest appearance at a Kirkcaldy nightclub later this month.
The Leader of the Labour Party will attend the Big Bash Band event, billed as a “musical mash up” of local talent, being held at Kitty’s on Saturday, August 26.
The event, which has been organised by Kirkcaldy YMCA Music Project and friends, will showcase local musicians, including up-and-coming young bands, Kirkcaldy bands and performers.
Jeremy Corbyn is expected to make make a guest appearance at 2.30pm.
The event is free but people should register at: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-big-band-bash-with-guest-appearance-from-jeremy-corbyn-mp-tickets-36956891056
Quiz: Can you guess which repressed memory caused your nightmare?
The time you walked in on your mother and some guy.
Walking in on your parents is traumatic enough. Walking in on your mom and at the same time basically confirming that your dad is never coming back is sure to leave some emotional scars. The reason your nightmares are so bizarre is because you never learned the name of the man your mom was sleeping with and now your subconscious is trying to figure it out. Was his name Cliff? Or Al? Or Earwig?
JONESBOROUGH, TN - Leaders in one Tri-Cities town voted Monday night to ban a product from the city's water supply that was being added to improve the dental health of its residents. Joneborough's Board of Mayor and Aldermen ended an on-going debate to allow fluoride to be added to city water, as they voted to stop adding the chemical to Jonesborough's water supply.
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D.J. Harmon, 45, was killed by a falling tree on Carpenter Road in Dunlap, Chief Clint Huth confirmed on Wednesday morning. The accident took place a day prior at about 2:30 p.m. Chief Huth said Harmon was working for a tree service and was struck by a falling tree, weakened by recent heavy rain. For more information, see the June 7 issue of The Dunlap Tribune.
– WWE stock closed at $22.50, down $0.16 (0.71%) from the previous close. The slip is the first down close since the fourth quarter earnings call.
– WWE revealed the results of their Valentine Day favorite couples tournament that took place on social media. Renee Young and Dean Ambrose beat Daniel Bryan and Brie Bella in the finals:
– Here’s video of Bray Wyatt receiving his custom WWE Championship title plates at tonight’s SmackDown:
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* March revenue c. 466 million zlotys ($117.50 million), up 12 percent year on year
* March gross margin at c. 60 pct percent, up 8.0 p.p. year on year
* Q1 prelim. revenue of 1.36 billion zlotys up 15.5 percent year on year
* Retail space at the end of March at about 913,000 square meters, up about 7 pct year on year
* Q1 online sales at about 54.3 million zlotys, about 98.2 pct up year on year Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 3.9661 zlotys) (Gdynia Newsroom)
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A couple of Browns players took care of some contract housekeeping as the team started their offseason work on Monday.
Cornerback Marcus Burley signed his restricted free agent tender and running back George Atkinson III signed his exclusive rights free agent tender. Burley is set to make $1.797 million this season while Atkinson is on the books for $615,000.
Both players saw the majority of their time in 2016 on special teams. Burley only played 29 snaps on defense after being claimed off of waivers from the Seahawks at the start of the regular season. He had eight tackles overall and recorded two interceptions in 26 games with Seattle in 2014 and 2015.
Atkinson ran the ball seven times for 34 yards and a touchdown and also returned eight kickoffs over the course of the season. He added six tackles on special teams on top of those contributions.
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The RedLine Milwaukee gallery is inhabited by a small forest of tall monuments—like stone sentinels reminding us of the wisdom of the past through their inscriptions. Their forms and shapes are somber and even funeral, but their spirit is not dead. The artist, Terese Agnew, working with Diane Dahl and in partnership with the Wisconsin Historical Society Press, have created “Writing in Stone .
Kochi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Saturday travel on a Kochi Metro train when he inaugurates Kerala’s first metro, it was announced on Wednesday. But “Metro man” E. Sreedharan has not been given a seat on the dais.
In the first 25-km phase, trains will run for 13 km between Palarivattom and Aluva. Work is on the remaining section.
Those on the dais will be Modi, Governor P. Sathasivam, Information and Broadcasting Minister M. Venkaiah Naidu and Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.
Elias George, the Managing Director of Kochi Metro Rail Corp, told the media that the list of invitees to the dais was prepared and sent to the Prime Minister’s Office. “The final list is made by the PMO. We have no role in this.” After hearing about the exclusion of Sreedharan, Chennithala and local MLAs P.T.Thomas, Vijayan has written to the PMO to include these three also.
Homer and Marge find Moe and his father fighting after the bar closes early, they decide to come up with a plan to reunite him with his family.
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ State officials say that they’re making changes to Illinois’ newly-designed license plates to make them easier to read.
The (Springfield) State Journal-Register reports Secretary of State Jesse White’s office has received complaints.
The new licenses, designed by White’s office, were rolled out in January. White says the old plates were becoming less reflective, making them harder for authorities to see.
The new plates feature Chicago’s skyline, a barn with a windmill, the Capitol and part of Abraham Lincoln’s face.
But some, including Caryn King of Springfield, have criticized the new plates. They object to the design combination and say it’s hard to read.
White’s spokesman Dave Druker says future batches of new plates will have darker ink, among other changes. The office will gradually send replacements for passenger vehicles at no extra cost.
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On SATURDAY, AUGUST 12th, BRUNO MARS surprised the AUBURN HILLS, MI audience of his sold-out “24K Magic World Tour” by announcing he will donate $1 million from the night’s show to provide aid to the victims of the FLINT water crisis. MARS stunned ticket-holders at THE PALACE OF AUBURN HILLS when he briefly stopped the show to make the donation announcement.
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“I’m very thankful to the MICHIGAN audience for joining me in supporting this cause,” MARS said in a statement. “Ongoing challenges remain years later for FLINT residents, and it’s important that we don’t forget our brothers and sisters affected by this disaster. As people, especially as Americans, we need to stand together to make sure something like this never happens in any community ever again.”
MARS and tour promoter LIVE NATION, redirected funds from the DETROIT show to THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER FLINT.
A law enforcement official says what is believed to be an explosive device has been set off on Manhattan subway platform.
The explosion happened around 7:30 a.m. Monday. Details were still developing.
A person was arrested and has non-life-threatening injuries.
There was no immediate word of any other injuries.
The official spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly about the incident.
Passengers were evacuated as a precaution from the subway line where the explosion happened, near 40th Street and Eighth Avenue.
The Flint, Mich.,water tower is seen in this Feb. 5, 2016 photo. Nearly 100,000 people were affected by the contaminated water and U.S. federal health officials found that young children in Flint had significantly higher levels of dangerous lead in their blood.
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Technology and consumer-focused stocks are leading indexes higher in midday trading as investors return from a long holiday weekend. The Dow Jones industrial average rose 99 points, or 0.5 percent, to 20,551.
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States is advancing toward the first transfer of a prisoner from the Guantanamo Bay detention center under U.S. President Donald Trump, the U.S. military told Reuters on Monday, a move that would repatriate the detainee to Saudi Arabia.
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SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A Virginia Beach couple was rescued from a sinking boat while on the water at Lone Star Lakes in Suffolk Sunday.
Emergency crews were called to the park, located in the 400 block of Kings Highway, at 6:30 p.m. The boaters called 911 saying that their rubber Zodiac boat hit something in the lake and was losing air and taking on water.
Crews from the Chuckatuck Volunteer Fire Department got on scene 10 minutes later. The fire department had a boat on the way, but before they could even use it, firefighters on scene borrowed a jon boat from a family that had just returned from fishing on the lake.
The pair in the sinking boat were both wearing life vests. They were rescued from the water about 200 yards offshore, clinging to the deflated boat. They were treated at the scene and didn’t have to be taken to the hospital.
CAIRO (AP) — Egypt's state censors have allowed the performance of a socially critical play they had prohibited on the day of its Cairo premiere.
Director Ahmed El Attar had earlier cancelled the showing of "Before the Revolution," a two-actor piece that depicts oppression and stagnation in Egypt before its 2011 popular uprising. He said the removal of five scenes as demanded by the censors heavily distorted it.
In a statement late Monday, organizers thanked the censors for reversing their decision on appeal and permitting it to run "without the disruption of its dramatic construction."
The play will now run for three nights as opposed to its originally scheduled six in a 100-seat theatre, as part of Cairo's annual Downtown Contemporary Arts Festival. El Attar is also the general manager of the festival.
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FILE - In this May 18, 2012 file photo, actor James Woods arrives for the screening of Once Upon a Time in America at the 65th international film festival, in Cannes, southern France. Woods said he is retiring from the entertainment industry. The news was included in a press release issued Friday, Oct. 6, 2017, by Woods' real estate agent offering Woods' Rhode Island lake house for sale. (AP Photo/Joel Ryan, File)
Related View Larger FILE - In this Nov. 2, 2016 file photo, actor James Woods poses at the premiere of the film 'Bleed for This' at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills, Calif. Woods said he is retiring from the entertainment industry. The news was included in a press release issued Friday, Oct. 6, 2017, by Woods' real estate agent offering Woods' Rhode Island lake house for sale.
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New Delhi: If a list is prepared for on-field brilliance in one Test match then the second Test between New Zealand and West Indies would be right at the top.
After Trent Boult pulled a sensational follow through catch to send Shirmon Hetmyer packing, Windies star Shai Hope clinched a stunner to hand the visitors an early breakthrough on Day 2
Roach delivered one outside the off stump and Wagner went for a booming drive which took the outside half off the bat. Hope at gully dived towards his left at full stretch to take what turned to be one of the most brilliant catches at that position.
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CHESAPEAKE, Va. – The Chesapeake City Council decided Tuesday night to postpone a vote that would appropriate more than $589,000 to design an addition to Hickory Middle School.
Council members said they wanted more information on the addition and capacity concerns at Hickory before appropriating the proffer funds.
Before the vote several parents asked council to approve the funds to help alleviate ongoing overcrowding issues.
In January the Chesapeake School Board voted not to rezone attendance zones in the district, which would have addressed overcrowding while forcing Hickory students into another school. That night dozens came out in opposition to the plan.
City Council is expected to take up the issue again, March 28.
CANTON, Ohio (WHBC) – A woman had to jump from a second-story porch to escape a fire in Canton on Sunday.
She was taken to the hospital, complaining of back pain and smoke inhalation.
That fire in the 600 block of Wertz Avenue SW.
A man downstairs escaped without injury.
The fire started in a second floor bedroom and went into the attic.
There’s no cause yet.
Damage is estimated at $30,000.
RICHLAND, Wash. — Police say two Kennewick officers fatally shot a man after he attacked one of them with a sword.
The Tri-City Herald reports someone called 911 Sunday evening to report a man walking on Olympia Street with a sword he was trying to conceal with a newspaper.
Police say when an officer contacted the man, he charged him and hit the officer in the head with the weapon.
As he was attacking, police say a second officer arrived. The injured officer retreated and police say both then drew their weapons and fired at the man.
The suspect and injured officer were taken to a local hospital, where the suspect died. The officer was treated and released.
The names of both officers and the suspect were not released.
Hotel starved us during $37K bat mitzvah: suit A Manhattan couple says a hotel left about 150 bat mitzvah guests so hungry that the adults resorted to raiding the kids’ ice cream, according to a lawsuit. Mom and...
Urologist blew company funds on ski lessons, bat mitzvah: suit A Manhattan urologist pissed away $2 million in funds from the trade journal he co-founded with a partner and blew it on personal expenses including $24,000 for his daughter’s bat...
All the water flowing through the countryside caught up with one motorist.
Melfort Fire and Rescue were called to a scene about 13 kilometres east of Silver Park just before 7 a.m. on Monday where they found a vehicle had travelled over part of a washed out grid road and landed on the other side.
The occupants were taken to hospital, the vehicle secured and the scene turned over to Tisdale RCMP.
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — A Purdue University entomologist is urging Indiana residents to scout the trees on their property for signs of a destructive beetle that’s killed trees in several other states.
Entomologist Cliff Sadof says August is the peak emergence season for the Asian long-horned beetle, which poses a serious threat to shade trees. The invasive insect has been found in Chicago and Ohio, but it hasn’t yet been spotted in Indiana.
Sadof says private citizens have been critical to eradication efforts in Illinois, Ohio, New York and New Jersey. He suggests residents with swimming pools also check their water skimmers for the beetles because the insects often fall into pools.
The Asian long-horned beetle has long, black-and-white antennae, which give it its name, and a glossy, black body with irregular white spots.
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The father of one of the victims of the deadly New Year's attack at a popular Istanbul nightclub has arrived from Belgium to collect his 23-year-old son's body. Waiting outside the Forensic Medicine Institute, Ali Akyil told Turkey's state-run Anadolu news agency that they were a Turkish family who loved their country, and so his son, Mehmet Kerim Akyil, had gone to Istanbul for his New Year's vacation.
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Something big is brewing at Harley-Davidson (HOG +2.4% ), but investors won't know details until later this year.
"The company is currently refining its plans and this summer intends to reveal significant additional steps to improve performance and value creation through 2022," Harley stated in its earnings press release today.
What we know so far from Milwaukee this year is that Harley aims to reach millennials and is making an electric push.
Previously: Harley-Davidson beats by $0.36, beats on revenue (April 24)
Previously: Harley-Davidson higher after positive international sales growth (April 24)
Wichita police say two police officers are on administrative leave pending the outcome of internal and criminal investigations.
The department released no details other than saying it possibly involves misconduct and the move was prompted by another agency’s criminal probe.
The Wichita Eagle reported Tuesday that some 2015 phone calls of former state Sen. Michael O’Donnell, now a Sedgwick County commissioner, were intercepted by investigators.
The paper says two former employees were sent letters by the Justice Department saying their calls with him had been intercepted.
O’Donnell did not respond to a message seeking comment.
Wichita businessman Brandon Steven told the paper he is the subject of an inquiry into poker and efforts to open a casino.
Federal officials notified several parties that calls with him also were intercepted.
URBANA, Ill. (WAND) - A Habitat Humanity home will be dedicated Friday in Urbana.
Heather Rose is the newest Habitat homebuyer. She said, "I feel like I have won the lottery by qualifying for this opportunity to build a home with Habitat. It's a dream come true."
Rose is a Champaign-Urbana native and is active in the community.
She is a graduate of Eastern Illinois University and has a community health degree. She works at the University of Illinois.
She wants to be a wellness life coach.
Rose volunteers with FirstFollowers Re-entry Program and AME High mentoring program.
She is also a youth basketball coach for First String at the Douglass Center.
The eligibility age for the Elderly Health Care Voucher Scheme will be lowered from 70 to 65 from July 1, the Department of Health announced today.
The vouchers can be used to settle fees for primary care services given by participating providers.
About 400,000 additional people will benefit from the change.
The annual voucher amount for each eligible person is $2,000 and each account can accumulate up to $4,000.
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Meek still is fighting his case to has probation term ended. However this is major win in the ongoing battle that he’s faced against the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
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A new gun bill cleared the state Senate in Delaware Tuesday.The Beau Biden Gun Violence Prevention Act is expected to be signed by governor John Carney.The bill requires health professionals report to law enforcement, anyone, they believe presents a danger to themselves or others.If a judge agrees, the person would have to relinquish their firearms.The bill would prohibit a person committed to a hospital for treatment of a mental condition from possessing or obtaining a firearm.Under current state law, people involuntarily committed to a mental institution are banned from owning guns.------
A total of 15 suspected heroin traffickers are behind bars after an undercover drug bust operation put these people in custody. WMBF News rode along with the Florence County Sheriff's Office to see it all.
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Nearly a quarter of Americans said health care is the most important issue facing the country today, according to a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS. It beat out the economy (15%), immigration (11%), foreign policy (8%) and Donald Trump (8%). Fewer than 5% named each of several other issues, like the environment, civil rights, government spending and education.
Baku. 22 March. REPORT.AZ/ WTI (West Texas Intermediate) brand crude oil was sold for 48.16 USD/barrel after 0.08 USD or 0.17% drop.
Report informs, Brent oil also dropped by 0.10 USD or 0.20% to settle at 50.86 USD/barrel.
Soroptimist International of the Comstock is hosting a family evening of Bingo on May 12 at the Dayton Senior Center, 320 Old Dayton Valley Road. Monies raised will benefit local scholarships.
The event, offering 14 games for prizes, is open to everyone. Doors open at 6 and games start at 6:30 p.m. Snacks will be provided, and a no-host bar will be available offering beer, wine and soda.
Tickets in advance are $15 each for one card (the price at the door goes up to $20). Additional cards are available for $3 each or two for $5.
For reservations, call Sharon at 775-246-1630.
The nonprofit service organization strives to improve the lives of local women and children. It gives out scholarships to graduating seniors from Dayton, Silver Stage and Virginia City high schools and one to assist a woman who has returned to school and is the head of the household. The service club covers the area from the border of Carson City on the west to Silver Springs on the east and it also includes Virginia City on the north.
President Donald Trump will make a statement from the White House on Wednesday about the shooting of a top House Republican. The White House said Trump will speak from the Diplomatic Room.
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Lately, I have refrained from commenting on the situation about the Archdiocese because I do not know whether it makes sense to repeat the obvious: namely, that because of the events there over the past few months and the consequent loss of the people’s trust in its leadership, a radical change is required to begin the struggle for its reorganization.
And, of course, the longer this situation endures, the more difficult it will be to return to normalcy. Unfortunately, it is …
The Central Okanagan Food Bank has a new look, and it’s exactly what you’d expect to see at your local grocery store.
Clients say it has turned the experience of receiving charity into an opportunity to have hope for the future.
Doris Maria Bregolisse reports.
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The Cleveland Print Room is trying something a little different this year for its annual benefit. Instead of a brunch at Mahall’s, it’s inviting supporters to come down to its facility in the Artcraft Building on Superior Avenue for Full Stop: A Cleveland Print Rom Fundraising Event, a day-long open house.
Guests can stop in any time to view the facility, check out the current exhibits, enjoy some food and refreshments, and even get hands-on with a guided photogram experience in the darkroom.
The basic ticket is $25. But for $150 you can have local artist Greg Martin, who specializes in tintypes, create a portrait for you using the antique process. (There are limited spots so call 216-401-5981 to reserve). You can also get a strip of photos from the photo booth for only $5 to commemorate the occasion. The event is kid-friendly.
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During the summer the smells of brats and burgers on the grill fill the air. And as you prepare for those family barbecues and picnics, its a good time to refresh food safety tips.
The Eau Claire City-County Health Department would like to remind everyone about simple ways to keep your food safe. Each year roughly 17,000 residents in Eau Claire County will become sick from consuming unsafe food.
With warmer temperatures, food borne illness rates increase in the summer. Some simple reminders when bringing food to a picnic, barbecue, or other event without a refrigerator is to use insulated coolers and fill with ice or ice packs. A full cooler stays cold longer. And perishable food should not sit out for more than 2 hours or one hour if it is 90 degrees or above.
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The 5th annual Digital Summit, part of Marquette’s Insight Summit Series, will feature a day of sessions from digital thought leaders sharing their insights, expertise and experience on how to take your digital marketing communication to the next level.
Brought to you by the Diederich College of Communication at Marquette University and Laughlin Constable, the Digital Summit is designed to cover the topics that matter to you most. We believe in case studies, actionable data and exploring the latest trends and tactics to help better engage with your customers.
Congress has yet to strike a deal on the Children's Health Insurance Program. We hear what this means for kids in need of medical care. Plus: It's been over 20 years since the federal government fully funded gun violence prevention research. We talk about the impact of this. And how one man is trying to keep the U.S. carnival industry afloat using a controversial migrant worker visa.
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* Construction of a new 571-mile pipeline to transport volumes of natural gas liquids
* Pipeline to transport NGL from Permian basin to co's NGL fractionation and storage complex in Mont Belvieu, Texas
* The pipeline will have an initial design capacity of 250,000 barrels per day, expandable to 600,000 bpd
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Captain Dave announces to Ronnie & Bernard that he nailed an interview with Aviator Magazine.
Film requests and sponsorship opportunities are being welcomed by organisers of Maidenhead at the Movies.
The event, which puts viewers in front of a screen in Kidwells Park during summer, celebrates its 10th anniversary this year.
It will be held from Friday, August 17 – Sunday, August 19.
Email maidenhead.tm@rbwm.gov.uk for sponsorship information.
Visit www.facebook.com/EnjoyMaidenhead to suggest film ideas.
A Reddit user has noticed something very unfortunate about the design of the logo on the mousetraps he bought from his local hardware shop.
Alexx Thompson, from Los Angeles, California, posted a picture of the trap with the caption: “Sometimes when I look at my mousetrap I see a mouse, other times I see a little klansman with stubby arms.”
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As Alexx pointed out, the image unfortunately looks like a mouse from one angle and a member of the Ku Klux Klan – complete with white robes and pointy hat – from another.
“I doubt the art was intentional but I do like the dichotomy/similarity of rats and klansman coming together in this image,” said Alexx, who added he does not support the Klan and is “antiracist”.
Alexx’s post has been popular on Reddit, but some disagree on what it looks like – with some suggesting the character looks like Patrick from Spongebob Squarepants.
Klan member, cartoon starfish – either or.
High profile promoter, publicist and talent agent Harry M. Miller has died at the age of 84. Mr Miller is known for managing some of Australia's highest profile talents and is credited with discovering singer Marcia Hines when she was just a teenager. The entrepreneur also served as the founder and director of the Harry M. Miller Group. Mr Miller's career was not without scandal, the businessman was ordered to serve ten months behind bars after being found guilty of fraud in 1982. Image: Alan Place / News Corp Australia
Stephen Curry isn’t a top-10 NBA player, according to trollmaster Dahntay Jones.
Jones says that Curry, a two-time MVP, is “like 11, 12.”
Jones has largely ridden the Cleveland Cavaliers’ bench the last two seasons, and says the three best players in the League are LeBron James, Kawhi Leonard and Kevin Durant.
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Santa Fe High School in Texas after a school shooting on May 18, 2018.
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump will be meeting with the families of the victims of a Texas school shooting during a visit to the state Thursday.
White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders made the announcement at the White House briefing Wednesday.
Eight students and two substitute teachers were killed during the shooting at Santa Fe High School on May 18.
The president will be traveling to Houston and Dallas on Thursday.
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Big Brother Naija 2017 4th Runner up, Marvis Nkpornwi, who is a Princess of The Eleme Kingdom, arrived home in Port Harcourt today and was given a royal welcome party right from when she landed at the airport with Bisola and others. See more photos after the cut…
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Please enjoy this video of a Southern California bear who busted into someone's garden, hopped in their jacuzzi, sipped on their margarita, then took a nap. This bear is living your best summer life, and you know it!
Mark Hough, the owner of the yard, caught it all on video when the bear interrupted his backyard hangout sesh with his wife. They ran inside so the bear could enjoy the hot tub and also they could continue to enjoy living.
Hough said the bear was "bobbling away having fun, playing with the chlorinator and the thermometer, and grabbing the string of the thermometer and throwing it up in the air."
After, the bear knocked over the margarita that Hough left outside and devoured it, and then climbed in a tree and took a nap. Seriously, there has never been a better living thing. Are we sure this bear isn't an actual celestial being? Because this is HEAVENLY.
Anyway, enjoy the footage above on loop and thank the goddesses for this perfect start to summer!
Who better to predict Sunday's big game than an elephant, a panda and a pair of manatees?Animals from around the country participated in the time-honored tradition of making their picks for the Super Bowl.Among animals who chose the Philadelphia Eagles were Bubbles the elephant of the Myrtle Beach Safari, Fiona the hippo from the Cincinnati Zoo and Le Le the panda from the Memphis Zoo.Nicholas the dolphin from Clearwater Marine Aquarium and April the giraffe from Animal Adventure Park chose the New England Patriots.The Mote Aquarium had a house divided between their manatees. Buffett went with the Eagles, while Hugh chose the Pats. No word on whether the differing opinions has caused trouble in their household.
After more than two months off, Roger Federer returned to tennis Wednesday and showed something rare: rust.
Federer, 35 years old, lost his opening match at a grass court tournament in Stuttgart, Germany, to Tommy Haas, a 39-year-old who was once a top-ranked star but rarely plays tournaments these days.
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Diplo's earnings total lands him at No. 6 on our list of the world's highest-paid DJs. He bested fellow stars including David Guetta and Zedd. Here's a bit more about Diplo and his big year.
Real Name:
Thomas Wesley Pentz
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2017 Earnings:
$28.5 million
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Along with listmate Skrillex, Diplo has helped spread the gospel of the electronic subgenre tropical house, working together to produce Justin Bieber’s hit “Where Are U Now?” The DJ also cashes in on the road, earning a healthy six figures per night for his gigs.
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He was among those arrested and fired in connection to the prison contraband case. The former head of internal affairs at DepCor will go before the Civil Service Commission this week.
Jeff Limo is fighting his termination from the department. His defense attorney, Curtis van de Veld argues the facts laid out in the disciplinary action taken against Limo are inaccurate and too severe. A status call conference is set for Tuesday afternoon. Former DOC officer Gerry Hocog, meanwhile, who is also appealing his termination, is scheduled to go before the commission on Thursday.
The Chief Medical Director (CMD), University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Prof. Michael Ibadin, on Monday said industrial actions disrupted medical activities in the hospital for a cumulative period of five months in 2016.
Ibadin disclosed this during interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), in Benin.
He said industrial actions embarked upon by the various unions in the hospital were hinged on staff welfare.
He said that some of the issues had been resolved while others were yet to be resolved as they were not captured in the 2016 budget for the hospital.
“The resident doctors in the hospital went on strike on three different occasions. They went on strike between Jan and Feb, in June and from August to October in 2016.
“The laboratory scientists also embarked on strike from January to April in 2016 while nurses went on strike from Dec. 2015 to Jan. 2016.
“But there is a better understanding now because we were able to resolve some of the issues raised’’, the CMD said.
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The City of Brookfield Police Department is looking for the man who attempted to take photos of a woman inside a fitting room at Brookfield Square Mall.
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Police say the incident happened at H&M inside the mall.
According to police, the man attempted to take photos of the woman by reaching over the top of the fitting room with his phone while in the fitting room next to her. He then fled the store in an unknown direction.
The woman told police she believed the man had been following her through the store prior to entering the fitting room.
Police say the suspect is an unknown white male, approximately 30 years of age. 6' tall, 200 lbs, with short brown hair, wearing a blue shirt, peach shorts, and Vans shoes.
Anyone with information on the suspect or similar incidents should contact Officer Steffens of the City of Brookfield Police Department.
A sinkhole destroyed two homes in Land O’ Lakes, Florida, on Friday, July 14. The hole was 200 feet wide, and authorities were waiting for the sinkhole to stabilize.
The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office asked people in 11 nearby homes to evacuate as a precaution and warned people to stay away from the area. Officials had set up checkpoints in the neighborhood, and residents would need to provide proof of residence.
There were no injuries reported, and firefighters removed two animals from homes.
The two families were not at home at the time the sinkhole started growing, but they were able to get home to rescue some personal belongings and pets before the buildings collapsed, according to a news report. Credit: Pasco County Sheriff’s Office via Storyful
Pink has kicked off the new year by sharing the first photo of her new baby with his big sister.
The 37-year-old singer, whose real name is Alecia Moore, posted a picture of her daughter Willow holding baby Jameson on Instagram Sunday . The 5-year-old looks thrilled and has a big smile on her face. She’s also showing off some pink highlights in her hair.
Moore wrote in the caption that she and husband Carey Hart “thank you for your love and we send it back to you in spades.”
Jameson Moon Hart was born on Dec. 26.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic members of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee are seeking a subpoena for documents concerning the Trump administration's decision to add a citizenship question in the 2020 Census.
Democrats have voiced concerns immigrants will dodge the survey, diluting political representation and reducing federal dollars for some communities.
Democrats seek documents in which some Census Bureau employees raised concerns prior to Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross' decision. The department has briefed lawmakers on the decision and promised some records, but the Democrats say the response is inadequate.
The Democrats are asking Rep. Trey Gowdy of South Carolina, the committee's chairman, to issue a subpoena or bring the matter before the entire committee if he declines to issue it himself. They say the information is needed before a May committee hearing.
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YEREVAN, APRIL 17, ARMENPRESS. Manchester United is planning to offer a new contract to Zlatan Ibrahimovich.
The Mirror reported the English club intends to extend Ibrahimovich’s contract with another year, with an annual salary of 20 million pounds.
Ibrahimovich scored 17 goals in 28 matches of England’s Championship.
CHICAGO, Illinois (CNN) – A news helicopter crew in Chicago captured video of an amazing rescue early Tuesday morning.
A dog was drinking out of Lake Michigan and leaned too far over, tumbling into the water.
The dog struggled to get back onto the concrete, but couldn’t get a grip.
A police officer who was responding to a nearby car crash rushed over to help the dog.
After the dramatic rescue, another officer was able to get a leash on the dog.
The officers then got the dog into a police SUV and drove away. They are looking for its owner.
Mike Krzyzewski will coach this Wednesday’s game against Georgia Tech and then take leave of absence to have back surgery. According to Jeff Goodman, the anticipated recovery time is four weeks. That would put Coach K out until February. Krzyzewski missed most of the 1996 season after having back surgery two decades ago. Duke was 9-3 when he took leave, and finished 9-10 over the rest of the season, including first round losses in the ACC tournament and the NCAA tournament.
Duke has eight games after the Georgia Tech game, through February 4th. The North Carolina game at home is on February 9th and could be a target date for a return if recovery goes well.
Jeff Capel, who was a player on that 1996 team, will serve as interim coach in his absence.
The Patriots had a famous visitor at their OTA session Wednesday: Kobe Bryant.
The former Los Angeles Laker visited with the team and took pictures with players including Stephon Gilmore, Cody Hollister, and Eric Rowe.
A few fans on social media were quick to point out that a visit from Bryant would seem to qualify as “fun,’’ which former Patriots linebacker/defensive end Cassius Marsh recently said the team “never’’ has.
It’s probably a little more nuanced than that. Based on his comments to the San Francisco Chronicle, Marsh felt misused and unable to be himself, and a guest at practice wouldn’t have changed that. For the players still with the team, though, getting to meet a five-time NBA champion was probably a nice surprise after sweating it out under the sun all morning.
BALLARD, Utah (AP) — Authorities say a 2-year-old Utah girl has died after being fatally shot while her sibling was handling a gun.
The Uintah County Sheriff's Office said Monday that the child was accidentally shot in her home Sunday by an older sibling who was moving the gun from one room to another.
The sheriff's office says in a statement that the gun had been leaning against a wall inside the home since Saturday after being brought back from a hunting trip.
The girl's parents took her to the hospital, where she died.
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Messages seeking additional details from the sheriff and chief deputy were not immediately returned.
Ballard has a population of about 850 people and is about 150 miles (240 kilometers) southeast of Salt Lake City.
Sen. Jack Latvala on sexual harassment allegations
A defiant and confident Sen. Jack Latvala speaks to reporters Monday about sexual harassment allegations against him by a Senate aide.
Apple's Services division, which sells iCloud upgrades and Apple Music subscriptions, is on a tear, for a simple reason, reports Jefferson Graham, The phones is set to run of out storage soon after its purchased, like a razor and razor blade.
In a break from President Trump, US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley says Russia did meddle in the US election.
Meet the pet of the week at the Georgian Triangle Humane Society.
This little cutie is Louise, a four-year-old beagle-pug mix, who has been with us since August. Louise is a very happy, outgoing, ball of energy who loves going for hikes or playing fetch. Louise is looking for an active home, with no small kids or other dogs, as she's still working on her manners.
Right now, our little Louise is living with her foster mom and family, and she is making tons of progress, but sadly Louise has had very little interest and has been without a home for far too long, she’s longing for a human of her own. She just needs a patient, dog savvy person to love her and continue working with her to become the very best doggie she can be.
To meet Louise, or for more information, please call the GTHS at 705-445-5204 ext. 229 or email courtney@gths.ca. You can also visit www.gths.ca/animals-for-adoption.
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Hyderabad: The Uppal police who are investigating the case in connection with the recovery of the severed head of a baby from the terrace of a residential building in Chilkanagar on Thursday, are yet to find any clues.
Though the police took two persons into custody on suspection that the baby might have been killed as part of rituals related the Super Blood Blue Moon day, there has been no evidence yet to prove their involvement, officials said.
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Malkajgiri Deputy Commissioner of Police Ch R Umamaheshwara Sharma said the autopsy was completed on Friday and that the baby’s head was preserved at the Gandhi Hospital morgue.
“The gender of the baby is yet to be ascertained. It will take some more time as the final report of the autopsy is yet to come,” he said, adding that the two persons in custody were being questioned.
Baku. 29 August. REPORT.AZ/ Sacrificial animals will be sold at cheaper price in Baku fairs to be organized regarding Eid Al-Adha, compared to markets.
Spokesperson for the Ministry of Agriculture, Murtuzali Hajiyev told Report.
"Up to 3,500 small-male animals will be brought to Baku on the eve of the holiday. These animals will be put on sale for the first time at the State Agricultural Production Enterprise subordinated to the Ministry of Agriculture", he said.
M.Hajiyev added that the animals were examined at the veterinary service. Currently, maximum cost of animals to be sold is being determined.
Notably, sale of sacrifice animals will be held in Narimanov district (Aliyar Aliyev Street 26, near Keshle market), Khatai district (near Nargile coffee-house), Sabail district (Seymur Mammadov Street 8, Badamdar settlement) and Yasamal district (Sharifzadeh Street 196, Ideal restaurant yard).
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The total solar eclipse is now less than a week away and everyone is planning their trips to view something that not everyone will get to see in the United States.
One site, GreatAmericanEclipse.com, put together a list of the top 10 great places to view the eclipse on Monday, Aug. 21, 2017.
Here's the list:
Madras, Oregon
Snake River Valley, Idaho
Casper, Wyoming
Sandhills of Western Nebraska
St. Joseph, Missouri
Carbondale, Illinois
Hopkinsville, Kentucky
Nashville, Tennessee
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, North Carolina
Columbia, South Carolina
So if you're still planning to go see the total solar eclipse, get planning now!
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PARIS — French authorities called for calm in France’s western city of Nantes, where violent clashes between protesters and police broke out overnight after an officer shot dead a 22-year-old driver who was trying to avoid a police checkpoint.
Interior ministry Gerard Collomb strongly condemned the violence in a written statement Wednesday.
French authorities said prosecutors have opened a judicial investigation. Police also opened an internal probe looking at the officer’s actions and his decision to use a firearm.
Protesters in Nantes clashed with police, throwing Molotov cocktails and burning cars and rubbish bins
Protesters also set fire to shops and buildings in three poor neighbourhoods across the city.
The clashes ended early Wednesday morning.
Guitarist Steve Howe has enjoyed a lengthy career that nearly encompasses the history of British rock. The new three-disc collection, Anthology 2, begins in 1964 with a The Syndicate’s shrill version of Chuck Berry’s “Maybelline,” unremarkable save for Howe’s agile fingering, and continues through a 1995 collaboration with Renaissance vocalist Annie Haslam along with unreleased tracks from recent decades. Many of the signal moments are on disc one, including “Blow Up” by The In Crowd, a song rejected by director Michelangelo Antonioni for his film of the same name; the sensory-bending psychedelic pop of Tomorrow’s “My White Bicycle”; and the progressive rock intricacies of Yes’ “Roundabout.”
More than 600 treated by Nebraska mental health initiative
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — More than 600 Nebraska youths have received treatment through a new state initiative designed to help those who struggle with emotional and mental-health problems.
Organizers of the program marked its first year Tuesday at a Capitol ceremony with Gov. Pete Ricketts. The event also coincided with Mental Health Awareness Month.
The Behavioral Health System of Care offers a variety of community-based services for youths. It was created to allow earlier intervention for at-risk youths, increase school attendance and serve more youths in their homes.
It's funded by a four-year, $12 million grant from the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services. The state's Division of Behavioral Health organizes the coalition that includes private groups and public agencies. Ricketts says it's already having a positive impact.
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The next Steamboat Springs Middle School principal should have no trouble finding her way around campus.
Heidi Chapman-Hoy has worked at the school for more than 16 years, first as a teacher and for the last 3 1/2 years as assistant principal.
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GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — The city of Greenville celebrated National Community Development week with an opening ceremony Monday.
The week acknowledges the work of the Community Development Block Grant program.
It provides grants for more than 1,200 state and local governments and funds activities such as housing rehabilitation, business assistance, senior services and infrastructure.
“People should care because this funding promotes and helps projects throughout the city that really benefit all citizens of Greenville, including housing rehabilitation in urban renewal neighborhoods,” Amy Lowe, housing division administrator. “We also fund nonprofit organizations that bring needed service to the community.”
The activities primarily target low-income and moderate-income persons and households.
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During a recent interview, Actress Paula Patton revealed her dream role is to play Tiger Woods in a movie.
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“I don’t see why a woman can’t play a man and I think that he’s an interesting character. Back when he was in his prime, obviously he had his demons. He was a conflicted person. He was great at some things and yet he had these flaws. He must have had to put on quite a facade and was probably hiding a lot of pain. Characters like that are very interesting to play."
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The idea isn't as crazy as it seems. Several women have played men convincingly onscreen.
Remember when Cate Blanchett earned an Academy Award nomination for playing Bob Dylan in I’m Not There?
So will Patton ever get the chance to play Woods? We'll have to wait and see.
DETROIT, MI - Fresh off of his magical night at the Grammy Awards, Bruno Mars has announced he will return to Michigan on the last leg of his "24K Magic World Tour."
While dates and venues haven't been announced yet, Mars revealed on Twitter the final leg of the tour will hit 12 cities with Detroit being one of them. Cardi B is the special guest opener.
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Mars last performed in Michigan on the same tour at The Palace of Auburn Hills on August 12, 2017. At that concert he made a surprise announcement that he would donate $1 million to help the victims of the Flint water crisis.
This final tour leg announcement comes after Mars' memorable night at the Grammys. He won the awards for Song of the Year ("That's What I Like"), Record of the Year and Album of the Year.
Tickets for the final 12 concerts go on sale February 16th. When the Detroit venue and date is announced, along with ticket prices, MLive will have the story for you.
× Child taken to Peoria Hospital after being hit by a car in East Moline
EAST MOLINE, Illinois – A child is at a hospital in Peoria after being hit by a car in the 1400 block of 18th Avenue in East Moline on May 30.
The accident happened at about 8:00 p.m.
Police say the child was in the street when a driver in a car hit him. The driver tried to avoid hitting the child, but couldn’t.
The child was then taken to Illini Hospital before being airlifted to a Peoria hospital.
The child’s condition is unknown at this time.
The driver was not charged in the crash.
This is a developing story. More details may be added as they become available.
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You’re doing the Fourth of July wrong if you’re not spending it with lots of food, lots of fireworks, and lots of tiny flags. But if you’d rather just stare at your phone all day, director David Ma has combined all the requisite Fourth of July traditions into a slo-mo extravaganza of patriotic destruction.
Red, White & BOOM should be required viewing when the Fourth of July rolls around each year (it could potentially be the Summer version of A Christmas Story) and it’s one of the rare times when a sequel—many sequels—would be welcome additions. Will someone please shove a blasting cap into an ear of corn and point their smartphone at it? From a safe distance, of course.
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NEW DANVILLE – Police are investigating an armed robbery at the Turkey Hill in New Danville, Lancaster County. Police responded about 4:50 a.m. today after a suspect displayed a small black handgun. The robber is described as a male, about five ten, average build, wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt, ski mask, gloves, and sunglasses. The suspect fled the store on foot. Monetary loss is less than $100. Anyone with information is asked to contact Southern Regional Police at 717-872-0352. Anonymous tips may be left at their website at www.slcrp.org.
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(San Francisco, CA) — San Francisco police are confirming that four people are dead in today’s shooting at a UPS facility, including the gunman.
Assistant police chief Toney Chaplin said today that two other people were injured in the shooting. Chaplin said the gunman shot himself in the head upon being confronted by police.
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WASHINGTON — Outgoing Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is meeting with CIA Director Mike Pompeo, the man President Donald Trump has chosen to replace him.
A State Department official says that Tillerson and Pompeo were sitting down at the department's headquarters in Foggy Bottom. The official wasn't authorized to comment by name and demanded anonymity.
It's the first known meeting between the two men since Trump fired Tillerson on Twitter and announced he was nominating Pompeo to replace him.
Pompeo also plans to meet Monday with Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Bob Corker of Tennessee. Corker's committee will eventually vote on whether to confirm Pompeo before his nomination goes to the full Senate.
Barcelona appoint their former defender Eric Abidal, who represented the Spanish outfit for six years, as a club ambassador.
Barcelona have appointed their former defender Eric Abidal as a club ambassador.
Abidal, 37, won 15 major trophies - including two Champions League titles - during a six-year spell with Barcelona between 2007 and 2013.
The latter stages of the Frenchman's career at Camp Nou was interrupted due to a tumour on his liver, which required a transplant, but the defender made a full recovery, and went on to play for AS Monaco and Olympiacos before retiring in 2014.
"It makes me really happy to be officially part of the club," Abidal told Barcelona's official website. "We've been talking for a long time. As ambassador, I'll try and present the club in the best way possible, in different countries in Europe, the Middle East and Asia."
Abidal also won 67 caps for France during a professional career which stretched from 1999 to 2014.
T.I. loves to laugh. In an interview with GQ to discuss their new Netflix special Oh, Hello On Broadway, a taped version of their hit stage show recorded at New York’s Lyceum Theater, John Mulaney and Nick Kroll end up talking about T.I, naturally, and Mulaney recounts a story of the rapper visiting the Saturday Night Live writer’s room.
“He came up to the writers’ room on Saturday Night Live — by the way, no one ever walked up there — and just said, ‘I wanted to see what’s going on in here,'” Mulaney recalls. “And we were all like ‘T.I.!’ And Seth [Meyers] made a joke he liked, and he threw, like, five $100 bills on the table and said, ‘I like that.’ And he kept the money.”
T.I.: a true patron of the arts.
On Sunday, production on Bachelor in Paradise was shut down as production company Warner Bros. investigates an incident of alleged misconduct on set. A questionable sexual encounter happened between contestants DeMario Jackson and Corinne Olympios, and investigators are working to determine if there was any wrongdoing by Jackson and/or producers.
Now Jackson has broken his silence on the matter, not commenting on the allegations, but wishing Olympios well and thanking fans for their support. ET caught him coming out of a Starbucks in Los Angeles and asked if he had anything to say.
"I have nothing to say. You know, Corinne's an awesome girl and that's all I have to say," Jackson said. To the fans, he added, "Love you all, thank you for the support."
Yesterday, host Chris Harrison urged fans to withhold judgement until the investigation is complete.
Bachelor in Paradise will not be returning this summer, and its fate beyond that is unclear.
The Washington Nationals are getting some power back in their lineup, activating slugger Matt Adams from the disabled list prior to Wednesday's game against the Boston Red Sox.
To make room for Adams on the 25-man roster, the Nationals designated left-handed relief pitcher Tim Collins for assignment.
Adams, 29, suffered a broken index finger on his left hand when he was hit by a pitch on June 15. He is batting .275 with 13 home runs and 36 RBIs. Only Bryce Harper (21) has more home runs on the club, while his RBIs are third and his .926 OPS is second only to rookie Juan Soto on the team among qualified batters.
Adams was not in the Nationals' starting lineup Wednesday.
Collins, 28, appeared in 17 games in his first season with Washington, compiling a 2.77 ERA with two holds while striking out eight and walking six. He pitched with Kansas City from 2011-14.
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HONOLULU (AP) -- The ex-Hawaii employee who sent a false missile alert last month says he's devastated about causing panic, but he believed it was a real attack at the time.
The man in his 50s spoke to reporters Friday on the condition he not be identified because he fears for his safety after receiving threats.
He says the on-duty call he received on Jan. 13 didn't sound like a drill. However, state officials say other workers clearly heard the word "exercise" repeated several times.
He said it felt like he had been hit with a "body blow" when he realized it was just a drill and he has had difficulty eating and sleeping since.
The agency fired him.
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VANCOUVER (Reuters) - British Columbian plans to stop all grizzly bear trophy hunting throughout the western Canadian province as of Nov. 30, a government minister said on Monday.
Hunting for meat would be allowed to continue, Doug Donaldson, the minister for forests, lands, natural resource operations and rural development, said in a statement.
Each year, around 250 of an estimated 15,000 grizzlies in the Pacific Coast province are taken by hunters.
Ending bear trophy hunting "is supported by the vast majority of people across our province," Donaldson said.
The provincial government will consult with First Nations and other stakeholder groups during the fall to determine the next steps as it moves toward ending trophy hunting, it said.
The left-leaning New Democrat government, propped up by the Green Party, took office in British Columbia in June after ousting the Liberals who had ruled the province for 16 years.
Holders RBAI will host Sullivan in the last eight of this year's Danske Bank Schools' Cup.
Dan Soper's boys saw off his former school Ballyclare High 17-0 to book a spot in the quarter-finals stage.
Elsewhere, RS Armagh dominated their tie against Cambridge House, earning a 45-0 away win.
Danske Bank Schools' Cup quarter-final draw:
Campbell College v Ballymena Academy
RBAI v Sullivan Upper
Wallace High School v Royal School Armagh
Methodist College v Bangor Grammar School
Danske Bank Schools' Cup round four results
Enniskillen Royal 10-28 Ballymena Academy
Bangor GS 12-3 Rainey Endowed
RS Dungannon 5-38 Wallace HS
Campbell College 41-0 Dalriada
Cambridge House 0-45 RS Armagh
Sullivan Upper 20-13 Down HS
RBAI 17-0 Ballyclare HS
Coleraine GS 3-38 Methodist College
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× Uma Thurman levels accusations against Weinstein, Tarantino
NEW YORK (AP) _ Actress Uma Thurman has accused embattled Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein of forcing himself upon her sexually and director Quentin Tarantino of making her perform a dangerous car stunt that injured her.
Thurman is quoted in The New York Times on Saturday as saying Weinstein attacked her in London. She says he pushed her down and tried to shove himself on her and expose himself.
Weinstein’s representatives say he acknowledges making an “awkward pass” but denies physical assault.
Thurman says when she expressed fear about driving a possibly faulty car in Tarantino’s “Kill Bill: Vol. 1” he insisted.
Video shows Thurman crashing into a tree. She says she left a hospital in a neck brace with damaged knees and a concussion.
Tarantino hasn’t responded to a request for comment.
Fire Averted On Third Mainland Bridge
LAGOS, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A fire incident was averted Monday morning on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos.
The fire broke from the cables in one of the holes on the Bridge.
The officials of the Federal Road Management Agency (FERMA) and the electricity generation companies (GENCOS) averted the fire from spreading.
Also, Rapid Response Squad of the Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the incident in a tweet Monday morning.
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33-year-old woman found strangled in Schaumburg home
A woman was found strangled on Sunday in her apartment in northwest suburban Schaumburg.
Officers went to an apartment Sunday in the 2600 block of Clipper Drive to check on 33-year-old Tiffany Thrasher and found her body inside, Schaumburg police said.
An autopsy Monday found Thrasher died of strangulation, and her death was ruled a homicide, according the Cook County medical examiner’s office.
She was strangled between 8 p.m. Saturday and 8 p.m. Sunday, police said. Detectives were interviewing her friends, family and associates to develop leads, but no one was in custody Monday evening. A motive has not been established.
Anyone with information was asked to call detectives at (847) 882-3534.
The Worth County Fire/Rescue EMA responded to an accident involving a garbage truck and a small car Wednesday. (Source: WALB)
The Worth County Fire/Rescue EMA responded to an accident involving a garbage truck and a small car Wednesday.
It happened before noon at Highway 33 North and Doe Hill Road.
According to officials, one of the passengers of the car were airlifted to Macon for treatment, while the other was transported to Putney Memorial.
Best Friends Humane Society was called to handle treatment for a small dog that was also in the car.
No one in the garbage truck was injured.
The conditions of the passengers were not immediately available.
Officials have not identified the cause of the accident.
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Several news features rolling out to Chromebooks paint a picture of the future of Chrome OS as the rightful replacement for Android tablet software . Those include a new split-screen feature for multitasking while in tablet mode, and a screenshot feature borrowed from Android. The Verge reports:
Even blowing bubbles in water is cooler in space.NASA astronaut Jack Fischer showed off a cool experiment aboard the International Space Station where he blew a large water bubble that covered his face.Fischer placed a straw inside a bottle of water. As he squeezed out the water in zero gravity, he blew in the straw, creating a huge bubble. As the bubble grew it covered his face. Fisher eventually popped the bubble, sending large droplets of water flying through the air.
TOKYO (TR) – Tokyo Metropolitan Police have arrested a 49-year-old man who is suspected of embezzling nearly 800 million yen from a trading company formerly employing him, a crime he committed to fund adult-entertainment outlays, reports TBS News (May 29).
In around August, 2011, Chihiro Hamazaki, a former accounting executive at the firm, allegedly transferred 2 million yen from the company to his own private account by falsely claiming the funds were spent on brand-name items.
Hamazaki, who has been accused of fraud, admits to the allegations, according to the Manseibashi Police Station.
In carrying out the ruse, the suspect adjusted upward the amount on a purchase order after receiving approval from a superior and transferred to difference to his account, police said.
Over a nine-year period beginning in 2004, the suspect is believed to have used similar means to embezzle about 780 million yen. Of that total, about 600 million yen was spent at hostess clubs, police said, according to TV Asahi (May 30).
If you have a phone with wireless charging capabilities and aren't using a wireless charging pad, it's time to change that. Amazon currently has Samsung's Qi fast wireless charging pad on sale for just $24.99, which is the lowest price it has ever sold for. You can pick one up in either black or white right now. Recently, it's been averaging around $35, but has sold for as much as $70 in the past. Best Buy has it priced at $50 right now.
Over 1000 students at Broughton High School in Raleigh walked out of class to a rally protesting gun violence in schools on March 21, 2018. It follows in the wake of an incident in Parkland, Florida last month where 17 people were killed.
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ISS Expedition 50 came to a end for Commander Shane Kimbrough of NASA and Flight Engineers Sergey Ryzhikov and Andrey Borisenko of the Russian space agency Roscosmos as they returned to Earth on Monday, April 10, 2017 landing in the remote town of Dzhezkazgan in Kazakhstan.
NBC 5 reports Texas legend James Cavender, who founded Cavender's western wear retain chain in 1965 in Pittsburg Texas (where he still lived with his wife), died yesterday at East Texas Medical Center in Tyler, TX.
The company is now based in Tyler, and has over 70 stores in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kansas, New Mexico, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, Alabama and Nebraska.
Cavender turned the business over to his 3 sons about 20 years ago, and had been having health issues the past few years that sometimes required hospitalization, according to Cavender's CFO Jim Thompson.
When you look at the map of Cavender's locations, its very clear how important having the strongest presence in Texas was important to James.
Sincere condolences to James' family, friends and former co-workers.
James Cavender was 87. R.I.P.
Rep. John Nygren , co-chair of the Wisconsin Legislature's Joint Finance Committee , talked about what's holding up the 2017-19 state budget on this week's edition of Capital City Sunday. President Donald Trump met with families negatively impacted by Obamacare, chaired a roundtable on workforce development, and spoke at a fundraiser for Gov. Scott Walker in a whirlwind trip to Wisconsin Tuesday.
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WASHINGTON, Feb 15 (Reuters) - U.S. Marine Corps General and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Joseph Dunford will meet with the head of the Russian army's General Staff Valery Gerasimov on Thursday in Azerbaijan, Dunford's office said in a statement on Wednesday.
"The military leaders will discuss a variety of issues including the current state of U.S.-Russian military relations and the importance of consistent and clear military-to-military communication to prevent miscalculation and potential crises," the Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said. (Reporting by Idrees Ali; Writing by Susan Heavey)
The concluding episode of family ravaging ero-anime Jitaku Keibiin has ended with quite the bang as the fat and disgusting mastermind has a four-way with all of the family’s luscious women, a fantasy that sick and twisted individuals could hopefully only dream of.
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The BBC has admitted that it is powerless to stop people logging in to the iPlayer with fake details, thwarting attempts to crack down on licence fee evaders.
Anyone wishing to access BBC television and radio programmes on the catch-up service must now provide an email address, date of birth and postcode.
While the stated aim is to offer a more ‘personalised service’ - programmes tailored to age, for example - it is also a means of enforcing the licence fee.
The corporation shares the details with TV Licensing, and Andrew Scott, the executive overseeing the iPlayer changes, said in May: “The information you provide us with can help TV Licensing ensure that people are abiding by the law and minimise licence fee evasion.
“By matching email addresses we may be able to identify someone who has told us they don’t need a TV licence while at the same time having signed in and watched iPlayer.
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U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington, U.S., April 12, 2017. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst
WASHINGTON U.S. President Donald Trump voiced caution on Wednesday on his relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying he would wait and see about future ties with Moscow.
But Trump, at a White House news conference, said that Secretary of State Rex Tillerson's meetings in Moscow this week, which included a meeting with Putin, went better than expected.
(Reporting by Steve Holland and Warren Strobel.; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
Diabetes can cause a narrowing of blood vessels between the knee and the toes causing a decrease in oxygen circulation that prevents healingMore In addition, canagliflozin , which is a sodium glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitor , showed potential renal protective effects, delaying progression of albuminuria and reducing the risk of clinically important renal composite outcomes by 40% . Patients given Invokana were 14 percent less likely to suffer a heart attack , stroke or die from heart disease than those given a placebo, according to the combined data from two studies presented at the American Diabetes Association's annual meeting .
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WASHINGTON — Federal environmental regulators say they'll consult with states on managing contamination from a range of long-used non-stick coatings.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said Monday it would hold a May summit with state officials. The session will focus on a family of industrial chemicals used for decades in everything from non-stick pans to food wrappers to bags for microwaveable popcorn. The chemicals are known as perfluoralkyls and polyfluoralkyls, or PFAs. Studies now link long-term exposure to the industrial chemicals to increased risks of cancer, hormone changes and other disturbances.
Researchers say water supplies serving millions of Americans show potentially dangerous levels of the contaminants.
The EPA says it will use input from state officials to develop a new management plan for the chemicals this year.
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Indiana Lottery's "Lucky Seven" game were:
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Liquor rezoning ordinance passes at Bolivar city council meeting
BOLIVAR, Tenn.-The city of Bolivar held their monthly council meeting Monday night, with a liquor rezoning ordinance as the hot topic.
The second and final reading on an ordinance to rezone liquor stores in the city passed.
The ordinance will allow business owners to sell alcohol in areas outside of downtown Bolivar.
Local business owner Maria Howell said she has been wanting to expand her business for awhile now and can finally move forward with the city’s approval.
“I’m really excited it is time for Bolivar to grow, it is time for Bolivar to go forward with all the plans that we have worked on,” said Howell.
The ordinance passed on a 6 to 2 vote. Council members Suzanne Rhea and Todd Lowe both voted ‘no’.
Reports started circulating after 10 p.m. Monday night about a shooting occurred in Farley Square, a low-income housing facility in Portsmouth known at “The Ville.”
“There was an incident in which shots were fired,” Portsmouth Police Chief Robert Ware stated. “Sorting it out now.”
Ware confirmed that arrests have been made and that more information will follow. He did not report any injuries.
The shooting occurred just two days after the Columbia shooting of Saturday morning, which left one person dead and another injured. The shooter fled the scene. A second shooting occurred approximately six hours later Saturday morning. One arrest was made in that shooting.
It is still unknown if the three shootings are related.
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Peel Paramedics say an 18-year-old woman died after she was pulled out of a pool without vital signs on Tuesday, July 3, in Mississauga.
Emergency crews responded to a report of a possible drowning at a home on Western Skies Way, in the area of Mavis Road and Old Derry Road around 6 p.m. The woman was found without vital signs when crews arrived.
Paramedics tried to resuscitate her before transporting her to hospital, where she was pronounced dead, according to paramedics.
Police are looking for a man who robbed a Hialeah bank Wednesday.
A man entered a Hialeah bank Wednesday afternoon, demanded money from an employee and fled on foot, police said. It's unclear whether the man received any money, and if he did, the amount that was taken wasn't released.
There were customers in the bank at the time of the incident who were not injured, police said. Police believe the man might have also been involved in a robbery at a BB&T bank in Pinecrest on Monday.
Wednesday’s incident occurred around 1:42 p.m. at a Regions bank branch on West 4th Avenue in Hialeah.
If anyone has information as to the identity of this bank robber, they are urged to call the FBI at (754) 703-2000 or Crimestoppers.
Road Rage Incident Caught on Tape Goes Viral
NBC 6's Melissa Adan has more after the wild scene took place this weekend, leading to one man's arrest. (Published Monday, June 12, 2017)
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The Kansas City area may be best known for its BBQ, but one suburban city gained top marks for health care.
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US vice president Mike Pence has warned North Korea the "era of strategic patience is over" as he visited the Korean Demilitarised Zone within 24 hours of Pyongyang's failed missile test. Mr Pence made the unannounced visit at the start of his 10-day trip to Asia in a US show of force that allowed the vice president to gaze at North Korean soldiers from afar and stare directly across a border marked by razor wire.
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The Corning Bobcats fell to the Pocahontas Redskins and the Cave City Cavemen this week. On Tuesday’s away game in Pocahontas, the Bobcats started off fairly well, and they were only down 16- 15 after the first quarter. At the half, Pocahontas led 31- 22. The Bobcats had a bit of a comeback in the third quarter, and they were only down by two points (39-37) as they and the Redskins entered the fourth quarter. The game ended in a loss of 66- 58.
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COLDSPRING, Texas (AP) — A county judge in Texas has been arrested on charges that he broke into a county clerk’s office and forged a government document.
San Jacinto County Judge John Lovett Jr. was arrested Monday on charges of burglary, forgery and tampering with an official government instrument.
Court records indicate Lovett, the top elected official in the county north of Houston, used a master key in July to enter the clerk’s office after-hours. He then allegedly used the clerk’s timestamp to approve the agenda for that month’s county commissioners’ meeting.
It’s not clear why Lovett sought to timestamp the agenda, rather than relying on the clerk to do it.
He’s previously said his actions fell under his authority.
Lovett was booked into the county jail Monday and later released.
The nurse arrested in relation to the deaths of eight babies at a UK neo-natal unit and the attempted killing of six others has been named as Lucy Letby, 28.
The Daily Mail reports Letby was arrested on Tuesday local time (yesterday NZT) and is being questioned in relation to the unexplained deaths.
The arrest came after a year-long investigation into a number of deaths at the Countess of Chester Hospital during 2015 and 2016.
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Overnight, a second hospital - Liverpool Women's Hospital - said it is working with police in the investigation.
Letby undertook a work placement at LWH after graduating in 2011.
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The suspect in the murder of Ohio State University student Reagan Tokes was under GPS monitoring after his release from prison.
State prison officials were tracking Brian Golsby because he didn't have a permanent place to live nor a regular job after his release last November. Columbus police are looking at Golsby as a suspect in several violent robberies of women in German Village.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – What better day to get hitched than Valentine’s Day?
Several judges married couples throughout the day at Metro Court in Downtown Albuquerque. For most, it seemed as good a day as any to finally tie the knot.
“We’ve been together for so long now and we’re finally actually doing it now. Twelve years we’ve been together, twelve years,” Margaret Renville, newlywed, said.
This is the 17th year Metro Court has hosted the event.
Conley (5-5) allowed three runs on six hits and three walks during Monday's win over San Francisco. He didn't record a strikeout.
The Nationals got to Conley for five runs on 11 hits and three walks through just five innings in his previous start, so this was a nice rebound. He has now allowed three runs or fewer in five of six starts since returning from the minors, so his fantasy arrow is pointing up for the stretch drive. However, it's probably wise to keep expectations in check considering his underwhelming 6.0 K/9 and game-to-game inconsistency throughout his young career. Conley lines up to face the Mets at Citi Field in his next start.
After beginning her own medical odyssey in October, Nicholle Anderson was going to do everything in her power to make sure she didn't miss Monday's visit to CHEO by the Ottawa Senators' wives and girlfriends. "I made it my point to find enough energy to come here today," the wife of Senators goalie Craig Anderson said during the visit, "because to go to the oncology floor and just know exactly what they're going through, their daily struggles, what their parents go through, between the caregivers, to the patients struggling every day, I felt it was necessary to come her to lift some spirit if I can."
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The Missouri Senate Majority Leader says he’s “shocked” by Governor Eric Greitens’ decision to resign. Jefferson City Republican Mike Kehoe spoke to Zimmer News Network minutes after the governor announced his resignation.
Kehoe says that “for all practical purposes, Missouri has been without a governor for the last five months.” Kehoe says Senate President Pro Tem Ron Richard and House Speaker Todd Richardson have been leading the state.
Ping-pong ball-sized hail littered the ground in parts of Terrebonne Parish early Monday (March 19) as storms moved through the area, according to the National Weather Service.
The NWS reports the hail was between 1-1/2 to 2 inches in diameter and was reported in Chauvin and Montegut. Broken wind shields, punctured from the hail, were reported as part of the damage resulting from the storm.
See photos of the hail in the social media posts below.
Pictures of hail from last night's severe tstorm that moved through Terrebonne & Lafourche Parishes. Did you get hail at your house? Let us know! Pics from MayBelle Trahan. H/T @StormcastLive. #lawx #mswx pic.twitter.com/SUXfpxdheP -- NWS New Orleans (@NWSNewOrleans) March 19, 2018
Pictures from the hail storm in Chauvin and Montegut thanks to Laura Ann Browning from this morning's severe storm. @WWLTV @NWSNewOrleans pic.twitter.com/nj8Ul7LjaZ -- Carl Arredondo WWLTV (@carl_arredondo) March 19, 2018
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Caesar’s Real Estate Diamonds, Hard Knocks and Bucky Auto Shop Attackers won matches on Saturday in the Vita Malt Friends of Georgetown Sports and Cultural Organisation (FOGSCO) Netball Championship at the Chili Hard Court in Georgetown.
Caesar’s Real Estate Diamonds defeated Strick Strikers 25-12, Hard Knocks had the better of Sandy Bay Attackers 27-20, and Bucky Auto Shop Attackers won from Ball Warriors 45-26.
The Championship will continue tomorrow at the Chili Hard Court in Georgetown.
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In this image made from video, a Porsche Carrera car is underneath another car in Sydney, Australia Thursday, May 31, 2018. Australian media say a valet drove the soft-top Porsche Carrera under another vehicle Thursday outside the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Sydney. (Australian Broadcasting Corp. via AP)
Explosive detonates below NYC transit hub in 'attempted terrorist attack'
The 27-year-old suspect, Akayed Ullah, was badly injured in the arm and torso from the explosion that went off in his arms, sources said.
WESTERLY, R.I. (AP) — A Rhode Island high school has implemented a new security system that requires students to use badges to enter the building.
Starting Monday, students at Westerly High School will use their badge to enter certain parts of the building at allowed times. Students who arrive late will need to pass through the main office for access to the building.
Principal Todd Grimes says the school needed to explore new security measures because of its two building design with an open courtyard in between.
He says the system has been planned for more than a year, but the recent deadly shooting at a Florida high school accelerated the process.
Grimes says many students forgot their badge Monday. He says the new system will take some time getting used to.
Bradford (knee) was a limited participant at Friday's practice.
While he has yet to return to a full practice, Bradford did manage back-to-back limited sessions and said Friday his knee is feeling much better. Per Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com, the quarterback used the term "night and day" when comparing how his injury feels now to how it felt two weeks ago. Despite the clear optimism, Bradford stopped shy of making any proclamations regarding a return to action Monday against the Bears. He did acknowledge that he'll play before the pain completely subsides, saying that he doesn't expect his knee to fully heal any sooner than Minnesota's Week 9 bye. Bradford could come down to a game-time decision Monday.
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Benedict XVI, who resigned as Pope in 2013, has celebrated his 90th birthday with a mug of beer and the company of visitors from his native Bavaria in Germany.
Photos by the Vatican newspaper L'Osservatore Romano of the celebration show Benedict sipping a beer while his brother, Monsignor Georg Ratzinger, also enjoys a drink.
Looking happy, the frail Benedict also admired a gift basket whose goodies included pretzels.
He was born on April 16, 1927 in southern Germany, but since his birthday coincided this year with Easter Sunday, Benedict was feted instead on Monday.
On a sunny, mild day, guests sat outside the monastery on Vatican City grounds where Benedict has lived since he became the first pontiff to resign in 600 years.
From left, Bavarian Prime Minister Horst Seehofer, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI and his brother Georg have a glass of beer on the occasion of a party for Benedict's 90th birthday, at the Vatican Monday, April 17, 2017.
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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — SpaceX is about to launch a few tons of research to the International Space Station — plus ice cream.
An unmanned Falcon 9 rocket is scheduled to blast off at 12:31 p.m. Monday from Florida’s Kennedy Space Center.
Experiments make up most of the 6,400 pounds of cargo. That includes 20 mice. The Dragon capsule is also doubling as an ice cream truck this time. There was extra freezer space, so NASA packed little cups of vanilla, chocolate and birthday cake ice cream for the station’s crew of six, as well as ice cream candy bars. Those treats should be especially welcomed by U.S. astronaut Peggy Whitson, in orbit since November.
As usual on these cargo flights, SpaceX will try to land its leftover booster back at Cape Canaveral.
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — The airspace above the parade and festivities in downtown Oakland Thursday is a no-fly zone for drones.
But just in case someone tries to break that rule, new technology is being deployed that will detect if a drone enters the airspace and will alert authorities.
KRON4’s Tech Reporter Gabe Slate met with the company behind this drone detection system that is being used more frequently at big public events.
Watch the above video to see Gabe’s full report.
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If burgers are your thing, you picked the right part of America to live in. According to a brand new list, 2 of the best burgers in the country are a day trip from Idaho.
You can thank Thrillist for this one. They calculated the top 100 burgers in America. If you look at the top 10, you'll notice 2 that are not that far from here. #1 is "Nick's Cheeseburger with Grilled Onions" at Stanich's in Portland.
Down the list at #4 is a burger that's just up the coast from Nick's. It's the Tavern Burger from Loretta's Northwesterner in Seattle.
One peculiar reason for Nick's cheeseburger being called out for #1 is the fact that Stanich's has been in Oregon since 1949. I had no idea that burgers needed to age like a fine wine. I guess it's true that you do learn something every day.
*Tonight’s episode of “Star” will find Queen Latifah’s character, Carlotta Brown, channeling…Queen Latifah.
In the episode, Carlotta hopes to fix her relationship with daughter Cotton (Amiyah Scott) with the help of Pastor Harris (Tyrese Gibson). But things don’t go as planned.
Cue the fantasy sequence.
With an assist from Miss Bruce (played by Miss Lawrence), Carlotta takes things back to the “U.N.I.T.Y.” days in her Atlanta beauty salon with a performance of throwback-flavored, “Gooder,” as in the 80s phrase “gooder than a mother.”
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"I saw Morton right across there, and I said, 'Oh, no,'" said the woman, who was walking her dog in town Monday. She said she did not want to be identified because she didn't want to be associated with the incident. "I just think he needed help and didn't get it. Just another one of those sad stories."
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Turmeric prices dropped continuing its weak trend due to new crop supplies amid weak buying.
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(AP) – Republican Roy Moore and Democrat Doug Jones are making their final pushes ahead of Tuesday’s special Senate election in Alabama.
Jones and Democrats are framing the election as a way for Alabama to reject its history of politicians with baggage that hampers the state.
Republicans say its about keeping a conservative hold on Alabama and not giving Democrats any opportunity to derail President Donald Trump’s agenda before the 2018 midterms.
In truth, the matchup is a mix of Alabama’s history and the partisan divides plaguing Washington.
Jones says it would be disastrous to elect Moore after the former judge was accused of sexual misconduct with teenage girls. Moore denies the charges.
Moore and other Republicans say Jones would be a puppet of liberal Democratic leaders out of step with Alabama.
One prominent line of conservative response to this weekend's events in Charlottesville, Virginia, has been to admit that murderous white supremacist violence is bad while noting that liberals who engage in "identity politics" are bad too. An editorial about Charlottesville in the Wall Street Journal took time to complain about leftists who "divide Americans by race, ethnicity, gender and even religion" and asserted that "a politics fixated on indelible differences will inevitably lead to resentments that extremists can exploit in ugly ways." An otherwise laudable op-ed by right-wing pundit Erick Erickson in the New York Times opened by arguing that "the social justice warrior alt-left and the white supremacist alt-right" are "two sides of the same coin." Donald Trump himself alluded to the activist left by suggesting that "many sides" deserved blame for an incident in which a white supremacist appears to have murdered a nonviolent anti-racism protester.
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Jackson police are investigating a series of break-ins that happened overnight.
Police have linked the break-ins of a Marathon gas station, a Shell station and two McDade stores. JPD Commander Tyree Jones says the suspect didn't make it inside any of the locations except for the Shell, but nothing was taken.
These all occurred sometime between 3 am and 4 am.
A Boost Mobile store was also broken into, but so far police have not linked that to the others.
The suspect's vehicle is being described as a black Suburban. If you have any information, please contact police.
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ALTON, IL - It might not yet be the fourth of July but celebrations are in full swing in Alton, Illinois Tuesday night.
Thousands of people came out for this annual event on the Alton Riverfront, many of them getting here hours before the show actually started. People were sitting in and around the Liberty Bank amphitheater near the Mississippi River.
Everybody Fox 2 talked to was relieved that the rain stopped before tonight’s fireworks display.
Last year around 25,000 people came out for the annual event.
Sutherland School was Global Saskatoon’s SkyTracker weather school’s latest stop where students have been busy beavering away on their own weather machines.
The Grade 5 class has been designing instruments to measure wind, precipitation and temperature.
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Low and high pressure systems were a highlight among the crew of SkyTrackers and the students sang meteorologist Peter Quinlan and cameraman Devin Sauer a song and presented them with a piece of artwork.
If you would like to set up a SkyTracker weather school visit, please email Peter Quinlan at peter.quinlan@globalnews.ca.
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Hollywood star Lindsay Lohan is all praise for Turkey's refugee efforts, and urged more countries to join in helping those fleeing war-torn Syria. "What they've done in Turkey for the Syrian refugees is phenomenal," Lohan told Becky Anderson from CNN's Connect the World program shot at the cable-news network's Abu Dhabi bureau in the United Arab Emirates.
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NWU prepares for Annual Congress of Delegates
(PRESS RELEASE) – The National Workers Union (NWU) is at an advanced stage in its preparation for the holding of its Annual Congress of Delegates which has been shifted to the month of October.
Over one hundred (100) delegates from about eighty (80) branches of the NWU throughout the country will participate in the day’s event.
The 2017 Congress of Delegates will be held on Friday October 20, 2017 at the Royal by Rex Resorts at Reduit Beach, Gros Islet, under the theme “Trade Unions must defend economic and social benefits won by the Trade Union Movement”.
Our Guest Speaker will be the Hon. Mia Amor Mottley, Q.C. M.P., Leader of the Opposition Barbados Labour Party in the Barbados Parliament.
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Islamabad - Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) on Tuesday restarted kidney transplant surgery at the hospital after gap of six years.
A team of surgeons included Urologist Prof Musharraf, Dr Sajid Mumtaz Qazi and Dr Khalid participated in the transplant surgery of 25-year patient Waheed. Prof Tanveer Khaliq, Prof Iqbal Memon, Dr Rana Imran and Dr Sohail Tanveer were also part of medical team.
A family member of patient Waheed had donated the kidney who was renal failure patient.
Talking to media, Executive Director PIMS Dr Amjad Mehmood said that another kidney transplant surgery will be conducted on Wednesday. He added the present management of the hospital will continue transplant surgeries keeping in view the burden of such patients.
He said that in second phase, the hospital will start liver transplant surgeries in the hospital to serve the patients. The federal government has allowed the hospital to appoint transplant surgeons.
Alaska State Troopers drug investigator Larry Duran and dispatcher Steve Hayburn were among the local "actors" involved in a video shoot for an anti-drug message. Earlier this month, a handful of Ketchikan residents grabbed carry-on luggage, boarded the airport ferry and headed across the Tongass Narrows to the Ketchikan International Airport.
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For years, a public cemetery in Key West, Florida, has been known for one headstone with an unusually sarcastic epitaph.
Turns out, there’s a whole section of the cemetery where people's last words are one-liners. Nancy Klingener (@keywestnan) from Here & Now contributor WLRN reports.
The Pearl Group will host the fifth annual Sundresses at Sunset at the historic Hunter Museum of American Art. The fundraiser will feature the best in food, drinks and live entertainment on multiple stages. Proceeds benefit educational and scholarship programs for local high school students. Tickets available at Herman's Soul Food on Brainerd Rd or at www.sundressesatsunset.com.
WASHINGTON — The White House says the United States “condemns the violence and repression propagated by the Government of Nicaragua.”
Spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders says in statement that the administration “joins the international community in calls for broad-based dialogue and support for the people of Nicaragua, who yearn for the political freedom of expression and true democratic reforms they so richly deserve.”
Nicaragua has been rocked by a week of protests in which over two dozen people have been killed. The protests were triggered by tax hikes and benefit cuts meant to shore up the ailing social security system.
On Sunday, President Daniel Ortega said the government would withdraw the pension changes. But he rejected demands to free detained protesters, withdraw the police and lift some censorship.
The soap villain was not impressed in tonight's double bill when Daniel Osbourne (played by Rob Mallard) began digging into his past and the property scam, which caused the Grimshaws to lose money last year.
After giving the student reporter a stern warning that he was pushing his luck, Phelan (Connor McIntyre) came up with a solution to put an end to the investigation once and for all.
In the closing moments of the ITV soap, he revealed to his captor Andy Carver (Oliver Farnworth) that he would allow him to leave the basement he has been holding him in but on one condition.
Phelan told him: "Things have changed. It's not so easy for me out there anymore.
He was indicted last September on false statement and obstruction of justice charges.
Heilbron has already pleaded guilty to a health care fraud charge in exchange for a two-year prison sentence.
He will remain in federal custody pending sentencing hearings, which have not been scheduled.
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WINNIPEG — Free agent linebackers Khalil Bass and Tony Burnett have left the Winnipeg Blue Bombers for new teams.
Bass landed with the Ottawa RedBlacks after not receiving a new offer from the Bombers.
The 26-year-old American had nine sacks, three interceptions, five forced fumbles and 185 tackles in 35 games during two seasons in Winnipeg. He also scored two touchdowns.
Burnett meanwhile has signed with the BC Lions after two years with the Bombers. He recorded a sack, two forced fumbles and 56 tackles in 25 games during that span.
Eleven Bombers became free agents on Tuesday morning.
MOSCOW (Reuters) - A Russian strike from an undisclosed high-precision weapon killed more than 30 militants in an area of Syria’s Idlib where a Russian plane was previously downed, TASS news agency quoted Russia’s Defence Ministry as saying on Saturday.
The Russian Su-25 warplane was brought down in the Idlib province earlier on Saturday, and the pilot was killed during “a fight” after ejecting by parachute, the Defence Ministry has said.
NEW YORK — Pitcher Tyler Duffey has been brought up from the minor leagues by the Minnesota Twins.
The 27-year-old right-hander allowed three hits and a pair of unearned runs in 11 innings over four relief appearances for Triple-A Rochester this season.
He is 16-16 with a 5.29 ERA in 36 starts and 56 relief appearances for the Twins over the past three seasons. He was 2-3 with a 4.94 ERA in 56 relief appearances with Minnesota last year.
Duffey was recalled Tuesday and took the roster spot of right-hander Alan Busenitz, who was optioned to Rochester after allowing two runs in two-thirds of an inning in the Twins’ 14-1 loss to the New York Yankees on Monday night.
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London, July 4 (IANS) India's Purav Raja and his French partner Fabrice Martin lost a hard fought five-set battle to crash out of the men's doubles competition at the Wimbledon tennis tournament here on Wednesday.
Up against Duan Lajovic of Serbia and Bosnia's Mirza Baic in the first round, the Indo-French combination lost 2-6, 4-6, 7-6, 6-4, 9-11 in a mammoth encounter which lasted three hours and 37 minutes.
Lajovic and Baic will next meet the winner of the first round contest between Nikola Mektic of Croatia and Austria's Alexander Peya and the Canadian-Austrian team of Daniel Nestor and Jurgen Melzer.
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Sarah Jessica Parker wants to design your wedding dress. In a new partnership with Gilt, the actress-slash-shoe-designer is now venturing into the bridal market with a ready-to-wear bridal line.
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BOSTON — A retired Marine who lost the lower part of his left leg while deployed in Afghanistan in 2011 completed the Boston Marathon on Monday — American flag in hand.
Six years ago, Staff Sgt. Jose Sanchez lost the portion of his leg after he stepped on an IED, the Boston Globe reports. Last year, he began running marathons while wearing a prosthetic leg.
On Monday, he ran the Boston Marathon while carrying an American flag signed by many who served alongside him.
He said he carried the flag so that others can be inspired.
“It’s for others to be inspired, to be motivated. I don’t do it for myself,” Sanchez told WBZ. “We live for others — I’ve learned that throughout being angry, and frustrated, and with all that PTSD. I’m channeling it to be positive and to give back to whatever I have taken away from the community.”
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Republican-led Senate has voted to block an Obama-era regulation that would prevent an estimated 75,000 people with mental disorders from being able to purchase a firearm.
The 57 to 43 vote to revoke the regulation now sends the measure to President Donald Trump, who is expected to sign it.
The Obama administration rule strengthened the federal background check system by requiring the Social Security Administration to include the names of beneficiaries with mental impairments who also have a third party to manage their benefits.
But critics say the rule was too broad and unfairly stigmatized the disabled. With a Republican ally in the White House, the GOP has moved aggressively to rescind several late Obama administration regulations.
As the weather begins to warm up, the staff at Pol Veterinary Services are thrown into a frenzy of frantic phone calls from clients needing their help.
Top seed Peng Shuai was among a host of emphatic victors on day one of the Biyuan Zhengzhou Women's Tennis Open.
All eight of Monday's first-round matches were won in straight sets, home favourite Peng thrashing Japan's Shuko Aoyoma 6-1 6-1.
Peng's compatriots Wang Qiang and Duan Yingying triumphed by the same scoreline, against Hiroko Kuwata and Peangtarn Plipuech respectively.
Liu Fangzhou and wildcard Yang Zhaoxuan were other Chinese winners on Monday, while Nao Hibino, Eri Hozumi and Valentini Grammatikopoulou also made it through to round two.
HARVEY COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities offered an explanation on why they stopped a school bus Thursday in Newton.
On Thursday afternoon, police responded to report of a student with a gun on a school bus in Newton, according to a social media report.
Officers “responded rapidly to ensure the safety of children on board” and stopped the bus in the 300 block of East 1st Street.
As they arrived, officers learned the gun was a toy and immediately began “de-escalating the situation.”
The young student who brought the toy onto the bus was given a ride to the nearby district office where the child’s mother could respond to take the child home.
Police reminded that “While this may have been a freighting situation for everyone on board the bus, we take threats to the safety of our community’s children seriously and will respond in a rapid and professional manner.”
Police released no additional details. The school did not release information on the incident.
Czech authorities have halted the extradition proceedings of Salih Muslum, the former co-chair of the terrorist PKK's Syrian offshoot Democratic Union Party (PYD), a state attorney's office said yesterday.
Muslum was briefly detained in February after Turkey issued a red notice against him. His release from detention, following a Feb. 27 court order, caused a diplomatic row between Prague and Ankara, which accuses Muslum of aggravated murder and disrupting the Turkish state.
On his release, the former PYD leader pledged to remain in European Union territory and cooperate in further proceedings. The new decision meant that the Czech authorities have closed the case.
"The state attorney has halted the proceedings because the person is not within Czech Republic's territory and thus the extradition process cannot continue," said spokeswoman Stepanka Zenklova.
Muslum's lawyer Miroslav Krutina said the decision also meant his client was no longer bound by a pledge to remain in the EU.
Parking enforcement officers in Los Angeles on Monday began cracking down on so-called parkway parking, in which drivers leave their vehicles in areas between curbs and sidewalks.Officers were seen ticketing errantly parked cars and motorcycles in Westwood, enforcing an ordinance that has long been on the books. A citation for parkway parking costs $68 in L.A.The city's transportation officials say parkways are intended for utilities and landscaping, not vehicles."I did not know that they were going to enforce citations, starting today," said UCLA student David Wright. "It sucks for the people who don't know."Westwood resident Will Morenus said, "In these situations, I feel like it's probably just like a budget cut and making up a revenue loss somewhere."But it's unfortunate they've got to go about it that way," Morenus added.The city had distributed blue flyers in Westwood in an effort to make residents aware of the coming crackdown.
Kerfoot left Monday's game against the Penguins with a lower-body injury.
This would be a blow for the Avalanche, as Kerfoot came into Monday's game with 21 points, including 10 on the power play. Colorado has a game against Washington on Tuesday, so the 23-year-old won't have much time to get well.
Diamondbacks right-hander Zack Godley was charged with four earned runs in 4 2/3 innings against the Reds on Sunday in Goodyear.
Financial Firm Hit With Class Action Over TCPA Claims
Law360, Miami (October 6, 2017, 4:40 PM EDT) -- Transamerica Financial Advisors Inc. was hit Thursday with a putative class action in Florida federal court that accuses the financial services firm of sending unsolicited faxes, in violation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act.
In a suit filed in the Middle District of Florida, lead plaintiff Tickling Keys Inc., a computer consulting business in Merritt Island, Florida, claims that it received an unsolicited fax in August 2015 from Transamerica and its affiliates World Financial Group Inc. and World Financial Group Insurance Agency Inc.
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David's Health & Lifestyle Studios - Winner of the 2016 Lismore Business Excellence Awards: Health & Fitness Business of the Year award 2016, as well as the overall Business of the Year award.
NOMINATIONS are now open for the Lismore Business Awards.
If you know or are a business owner you now have the opportunity to nominate your business for the 2017 people's choice award.
The Peoples choice winner will be announced on the night of the awards dinner which will be held on the July 15.
Terms and Conditions apply:
All nominated businesses must operate in the Lismore Local Government area.
All nominated business must be registered with the ATO as a business and hold a current ABN.
Business must have been in operation for a minimum of 12 months as at 30 June 2017.
Voting closes on June 30.
Choose wisely as you can only nominate once.
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Isaiah Thomas had 29 points and eight assists, backcourt mate Marcus Smart added 19 points against his hometown team and the Boston Celtics beat the Dallas Mavericks 111-98 on Monday night. Kelly Olynyk scored seven of his 15 points during a 12-2 run that started with the Celtics leading by one in the fourth quarter as the Atlantic Division leaders won for the 10th time in 11 games.
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ERWIN, TN (WJHL) – A home in Erwin, TN has been destroyed by fire. The Erwin Fire Department, Erwin Police Department and MedicOne EMS all to a house fire on North Elm Avenue on Monday afternoon.
Firefighters said when they arrived on the scene the house was fully-involved in flames.
Firefighters say no one was in the home at the time and no one was injured. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
After reports on Sunday suggested that French striker Antoine Griezmann was reconsidering his decision to snub a move to Manchester United this summer, comes news that a deal between the Red Devils and Atletico Madrid will be done next summer to bring the 25-year-old to Old Trafford.
Griezmann looked set to make a move during the current window but when Atleti had a transfer embargo slapped on them which meant they were unable to bring in any new faces until January 2018, the Frenchman pledged his future to the Spanish club citing that it would be inappropriate to leave at the current time.
Man shot multiple times in West Garfield Park
An 18-year-old man was shot multiple times and critically wounded Saturday afternoon in the West Garfield Park neighborhood on the West Side.
About 12:57 p.m., the man was in the 4100 block of West Washington when someone walked up and fired multiple shots, according to Chicago Police.
He was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital in critical condition, police said.
No suspects were in custody as detectives conducted an investigation.
A graduate of the Crescent University, Abeokuta, Adedeji Ajayi, has landed a new job with the British Broadcasting Corporation.
He will be working with the media organisation as a top journalist in charge of planning.
In a statement issued by the institution, the Proprietor, Prince Bola Ajibola, extolled the ex-student for doing Crescent University proud.
Ajibola said Ajayi got the job from a pool of 170 candidates that applied for it.
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A van fire on M25 anticlockwise at J9 A243 / A245 / B2430 (Leatherhead) is causing traffic queues and delays.
Lanes one and two, of four, are currently closed while emergency services work at the scene.
The fire is thought to have broken out just before 5pm on Wednesday afternoon (May 30) and Surrey Fire and Rescue Service are working to extinguish the fire.
The fire is causing long tailbacks on the anti-clockwise carridgeway.
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BRUSSELS (AP) — NATO's chief says the military alliance would be concerned if reports that Russia has violated a Cold War-era treaty by deploying a cruise missile prove true.
U.S. intelligence agencies have assessed that the missile became operational late last year, possibly violating the 1987 Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty on the development and testing of cruise missiles.
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said Wednesday that "compliance with arms control agreements is of great importance and especially when it comes to treaties covering nuclear weapons."
He said that "any non-compliance of Russia with the INF Treaty would be a serious concern for the alliance."
His remarks in Brussels came before chairing the first meeting of NATO defense ministers with U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis.
Bertha Warden, a life long resident of Raleigh County, resides at The Summit in Oak Hill. Her family gathered Monday afternoon to celebrate her 100th, which is hands down the biggest milestone birthday. Born in 1917, she saw the rise and fall of the coal industry; Woodrow Wilson was the president at the time. Bertha used to walk miles to shop for food at the local country store. She had 8 children and raised her family on 5 acres. She was big into gardening and used to fill up her front porch with hundreds of flowers.
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A Northern California city has agreed to pay $2.65 million to the family of a mentally ill Gulf War veteran fatally shot by police in 2014 after his family called 911.
The Sacramento Bee reports Tuesday the agreement between the city of Lodi and the family of Parminder Singh Shergill settles a federal lawsuit the family filed accusing the officers of excessive force.
Shergill was killed after his sister-in-law called 911 and said he was a paranoid schizophrenic who was "going crazy" and was attacking his mother. Shergill's family says he suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder after participating in Operation Desert Storm in the 1990s.
Officers fatally shot Shergill as he walked through his neighborhood after they said he charged at them with a knife. Shergill's family disputes that account.
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SYDNEY, Australia — Paul Okon has quit as Central Coast Mariners coach with four regular season games remaining in Australia’s A-League.
Okon, an ex-Australia international who commenced his managerial career working with national youth squads, joined the Mariners last season and had been negotiating with the club to extend his contract beyond 2017-18.
The Mariners released a statement Tuesday saying Okon and the club accepted an immediate release after failing to agree on the strategic direction and plans for the team.
The Mariners’ youth coach Wayne O’Sullivan has been appointed as a caretaker for the A-League team.
After an 11-game winless streak, the Mariners are in ninth place and out of playoff contention, just three points ahead of last-place Wellington Phoenix.
The Mariners next match is at home against league-leading Sydney FC on Saturday at Gosford, north of Sydney.
MARCOUSSIS, France (AP) — France hooker Christopher Tolofua will miss the Six Nations championship because of a neck injury.
The French Rugby Federation says 24-year-old Tolofua, who plays for English side Saracens and has seven test caps, will not be replaced in the squad.
France coach Jacques Brunel names his side Thursday for its Six Nations opener at home to Ireland on Feb. 3.
BLAST OFF! SpaceX plans to launch an unmanned Falcon 9 rocket with research and supplies at 12:31 p.m. More: http://bit.ly/2uD3C2Y Posted by WINK News on Monday, August 14, 2017
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) SpaceX just launched a few tons of research to the International Space Station – plus ice cream.
An unmanned Falcon 9 rocket took off just after 12:30 p.m. Monday from Florida’s Kennedy Space Center.
Experiments make up most of the 6,400 pounds of cargo. That includes 20 mice. The Dragon capsule is also doubling as an ice cream truck this time. There was extra freezer space, so NASA packed little cups of vanilla, chocolate and birthday cake ice cream for the station’s crew of six, as well as ice cream candy bars. Those treats should be especially welcomed by U.S. astronaut Peggy Whitson, in orbit since November.
As usual on these cargo flights, SpaceX will try to land its leftover booster back at Cape Canaveral.
Gerald Farnsworth has been arrested on a Wyandotte County probation violation warrant for sex offender registration violation. (CrimeStoppers)
Gerald Farnsworth has been arrested on a Wyandotte County probation violation warrant for sex offender registration violation.
The original sex offense happened in 2002 in Kansas City, KS and involved the sexual assault of a woman.
He is a registered sex offender in Wyandotte County.
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Coyotes Tested By EWU Before Road Trip
USD Heads Into Three Game Western Swing With 9-3 Record
VERMILLION, S.D. — Before taking off for a three game western road swing, the Coyote men edged perennial Big Sky contender Eastern Washington 75-73 at the Sanford Coyote sports center yesterday.
Matt Mooney and Trey-Burch Manning each scored 19 to help USD improve to 9-3.
The Coyotes open their road trip Thursday at Northern Arizona.
Korean composer Jihye Lee was studying at Boston’s Berklee College of Music when a news story from the coast of South Korea captured worldwide attention—the April 2014 sinking of a ferry with the loss of 300 lives. The disaster inspired her to compose April , a six-song suite for jazz orchestra. Following in the tradition of Gunther Schuller, Lee recorded April with a 20-piece ensemble, deploying the resources of strings and percussion, woodwinds and brass to tell the story sonically with requisite notes of terror and urgency.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Apple has bought Shazam, the maker of a song-recognition app that Apple's digital assistant Siri has already been using to help people identify the music playing on their iPhones.
The companies didn't disclose the price of the acquisition announced Monday. Technology news site Recode previously reported Apple is paying about $400 million for Shazam, citing three unidentified people familiar with the deal.
Apple issued a statement describing Shazam as "natural fit" with its services. The Cupertino, California, company declined to say whether Shazam's app will still be available after the deal closes.
Siri began drawing upon Shazam's technology to answer questions about songs as part of a 2014 update to the iPhone's operating system.
Since then, Apple has launched a music streaming service that has more than 27 million subscribers.
BRADFORD – The Bradford seventh grade girls basketball team beat Ansonia 34-8 in the first round of the Cross County Conference tournament.
Remi Harleman led Bradford with a game-high 18 points while Belle Burgett and Isabella Hamilton added 8 points each.
The Bradford seventh graders will play at Bethel at 4:30 p.m. Monday.
Law enforcement officers responded to a car versus motorcycle collision about 10 p.m. Tuesday at the intersection of Highway 397 and Columbia Drive in Kennewick. The driver of the car was arrested on suspicion of DUI. Kennewick police
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Helping out with the environment, one kiosk at a time. That’s the goal of the Mid-Rio Grande Stormwater Quality Team.
The group put up a kiosk at Loma Colorado Library. Officials say their mission is to inform kids about ways to keep the Rio Grande clean.
They say stormwater drainage systems is the number one cause of pollution to the city.
“Since we’re going into monsoon season, we want people to be aware that cigarettes, pet waste, dog poo specifically can lead to ecoli in the river,” said Catherine Conran with the Water Quality Team.
Kids can look through an interactive stormwater system map, play games and watch videos.
ArtFest to draw creativity, crowds in Fort Myers
Art enthusiasts can enjoy exceptional art, entertainment, food and activities for the whole family this weekend at ArtFest.
Southwest Florida’s premier art festival will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday on the waterfront in historic downtown Fort Myers.
Attendees can discover original art by more than 200 artists. Admission is free.
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Noisy indie popsters Century City are headlining The Lamplighter in Northampton on December 15.
Century City released their debut EP One earlier this year. It featured the tracks Cherry Red, The Others and Project X.
The band comprise singer and guitarist Nikolas Gray, drummer Tommy Francis, bassist Dan Battison and guitarist Oli Knight. Century City are currently recording their second EP.
Support is by Manchester’s Puppet Rebellion and Pieces (ex Army Of Lights). Puppet Rebellion features former Northampton native Craig Gibson. The band released their debut album Chemical Friends last month. Chemical Friends features the recent single Slave and follows two EPs and a series of singles. All three will be joined by the Glam Racket DJs. Music from 8pm. Admission is free.
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Parking restrictions are being introduced in Jedburgh to allow works access to the new intergenerational community campus site.
An 18-month ban on parking is being put in place near the entrance to the site of the new £2m school at Hartigge Park from later this month.
From 7am on Tuesday, July 17, parking will be prohibited on both sides of Priors Road, eastwards from Waterside Road, for 80metres.
This will remain in place until March, 7, 2020 to allow BAM Construction safe access to the works site.
The Scottish Government gave the go-ahead for the campus in February and, with work having begun shortly after, the campus is due to open in March 2020.
The project is being overseen by the council and development partner Hub South East Scotland, and Hertfordshire-based BAM Construction, part of the Dutch Royal BAM Group, has been given the contract to build the school.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – For L3 Technologies Inc, it’s not a case of if but when the maker of everything from airport scanners to night vision equipment for the military will get bigger through acquisitions.
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ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is proposing new gun control measures.
According to the governor’s office, Gov. Cuomo wants to extend the state’s background check waiting period to up to 10 days.
He says this will keep our schools and communities safe.
“Earlier this week I stood shoulder to shoulder in solidarity with students who participated in the National Walkout Day as they demanded gun reform. We have heard these students loud and clear and cannot let them down. It is time for politicians to stand up and create real action and policy change.”
Earlier this year, the governor proposed to prevent individuals with a history of domestic violence from purchasing or owning guns
Aug 11 (Reuters) - Goldmoney Inc
* Goldmoney Inc reports financial results for first quarter 2018
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* Goldmoney Inc - ‍quarterly earnings per share of $0.03​
* Goldmoney Inc - qtrly revenue $125.2 million versus $112.4 million
* Goldmoney Inc - ‍also anticipating additional revenue from october 2017 launch of Menē​
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BUENOS AIRES, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Toronto-based Yamana Gold said on Friday that an accident at its Gualcamayo mine in Argentina resulted in two fatalities.
The accident involved two employees of a local contractor traveling in a light truck on an access road at the Las Vacas exploration site, the company said, adding that no additional details were available. (Reporting by Caroline Stauffer; Editing by Lisa Von Ahn)
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Last Saturday, October 7 at around 11:15pm, officers with the Wichita Falls Police Department were called to the 1000 block of Central Freeway in reference to a possible burglary in progress at Castaway Cove.
When police arrived, they found 35-year-old Steven Rodriguez and 43-year-old Lisa Brumley in one of the cabanas, with a pair of bolt cutters nearby.
A security video showed Rodriguez gained access to the facility by using the bolt cutters to cut a hole in the fence. Officers spotted a wheelbarrow containing a water pump and a pressure washer valued at over $6,000.00 near the area where the hole was cut.
Sir, – Has the “plastic water bottle in hand” become somewhat of a fashion accessory? Gone it seems are the days of the complicated manoeuvre when one had to place a tumbler under the tap and fill with water. Much easier right enough to carry a bottle everywhere, church included. – Yours, etc,
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August 16th 2017
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David Wilcock is the author of the bestselling books, “The Source Field Investigations” and “The Synchronicity Key”.
David is a renowned filmmaker and researcher of ancient civilizations, consciousness science and new paradigms of matter and energy. As a professional lecturer, his foundation lies in scientific and spiritual information about soul growth, Ascension and the evolution of consciousness.
He is the host of Cosmic Disclosure for Gaia, is featured on History’s Ancient Aliens, Coast to Coast AM and of course, Fade to Black…
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(KTVI) – Two suspects, Armond Calvin and Christopher Rhodes have been charged with resisting arrest and unlawful possession of a firearm.
Police say they the 2 were among 4 inside a car that police were pursuing last night.
The pursuit ended near North Florissant and 14th Street after officers used spike strips to disable the vehicle.
The 4 suspects ran from the scene. During the following foot chase, one officer fell and injured his hand.
Investigators say 3 guns were recovered from the car.
A selection of work from early 2017
Top to bottom — Kentizan for Personal Work, Jordan Coourt, Joey Bada$$ for Rolling Stone, USA Investors for Institutional Investor, Why Humans Build Upwards for TIME, 3 Seasons style guide & EMI Top 40 Hip Hop chart cover.
Famed pianist and British music icon Jools Holland played NYC’s Blue Note jazz club on Thursday, and began his banter with the joke, “They say you play New York twice in your life: Once on the way up and once on the way down. So glad to be back.”
He played tunes that he wrote himself and some he penned with Sting and Dr. John, as well as with his band. The “Later . . . With Jools Holland” host’s first show in New York was with his chart-topping New Wave band Squeeze at CBGB in 1977, and this three-night stint at Blue Note brings him back to the Big Apple for the first time in 20 years.
Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson sent flowers to his dressing room, and spotted in the house were Sandra Bernhard, David Johansen and Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes.
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Around this time every year, Americans go crazy for the Super Bowl.
It's one of the biggest sporting events in the world and the most important match in American football.
This year, the New England Patriots face the Philadelphia Eagles - but who will win?
Cincinnati Zoo in America has set their super cute hippo, Fiona, a challenge to pick the winner.
HUTCHINSON, Kan. (KSNW) – The Reno County Sheriff’s Department is searching for a missing teen.
Laura Dorey went missing from Haven on Monday at 10 p.m. She is 16 years old, 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighs approximately 130 pounds. Officials say Dorey is depressed and does not have her medication.
If you see her please call 911 immediately. If you have any information regarding this case please contact 620-694-2735.
Iron Mug Under New Ownership and Name
Starting on June 9th it will be called Letica's Iron Mug.
Duluth, Minn.- The Iron Mug Coffee House is a staple the Morgan Park neighborhood, announced it would be closing its doors earlier this month but now it’s getting some new life after being purchased by a longtime Morgan Park resident.
After receiving many concerned calls about the fate of the Iron Mug Coffee House friends convinced local businessman Mike Letica to purchase the business, with help from business partner Johnny Northfield. Starting on June 9th it will be called Letica’s Iron Mug.
“It’s the last place that people can do anything with there’s just no other place that you can sit down and meet people like here,” new owner Mike Letica said.
The revamped coffee house will have bingo nights and $5 meal deals.
Manchester City are in the driving seat for the Champions League places after victory at Southampton.
Vincent Kompany's stylish return to the starting line-up, complete with goal and passionate celebration, was a big highlight of the game - and the season.
But City's attentions now turn to the future, with the Youth Cup final against Chelsea.
Jadon Sancho and Brahim Diaz are likely starters with City aiming to go one better than the previous two years and claim a first Youth Cup trophy since 2008.
The first team are preparing for the FA Cup semi-final against Arsenal at Wembley this weekend.
In transfer rumours, Alexis Sanchez rumours continue to gather pace, while Pep Guardiola is also likely to make multiple defensive reinforcements this summer and both Kyle Walker and Danny Rose have been linked.
Stick with us all day for all the news and transfer rumours LIVE from the Etihad.
Several dead, at least four injured in Miami bridge collapse
First responders search for rubble survivors of catastrophic accident near Florida International University.
It's the 11th hour and you're slowly, but surely getting those 2016 taxes done. As you enter those W-2s and W-9s into your favorite tax prep software, you see it out of the corner of your eye: Your once destined-for-vacation refund is now squarely in the dreaded "taxes due" column. Suddenly, with just hours to spare, you find yourself scrambling to come up with hundreds or thousands of dollars you weren't quite prepared to pay.
“ If you need to use a credit card or take out a loan to pay your taxes, compare the fees and look at the real numbers of what it’s going to cost you.”
If you're knee-deep in tax-related turmoil, take a deep breath and resist the urge to panic. There are ways to make the best of a bad situation. "Problems don't get better if you ignore them," says Jean Chatzky, NBC News' financial editor. Chatzky sat down with NBC News BETTER on the night before Tax Day to share six of her best tips for dealing with a surprise tax bill.
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Tiffany Haddish had us at “Girls Trip.”
But as the comedic star of her summer breakthrough hit reveals even more about herself in her new memoir (“The Last Black Unicorn”), you learn that she may have mastered the art of laughter to heal her miseries.
Related: Jada Pinkett-Smith On Her And Will’s “Adventure” with Haddish
As Ryan Cameron shared in today’s Ryan Report, the first black female comedian to host “Saturday Night Live” grew up in foster care, and according to her book, married the same abusive man TWICE. In “The Last Black Unicorn” she recalls one night when he “slammed her into a wall” for speaking to a male comedian.
“She said the violence was so bad that she suffered a miscarriage after one of his attacks,” Ryan said. “And [she] didn’t even know she was pregnant.”
“ANOTHER reason why you want to root for her so much!” Jarard J added.
Washington — The special counsel overseeing the investigation into Russia’s alleged meddling in the US election is looking at whether President Donald Trump tried to obstruct justice, The Washington Post reported on Wednesday, citing unnamed officials.
In a pivotal shift in the investigation that has riveted Americans like no other in decades, senior intelligence officials have agreed to be interviewed by investigators working for the special counsel, Robert Mueller, the Post said.
It quoted five people briefed on the requests and said those who had agreed to be interviewed were Daniel Coats, the director of national intelligence, Adm Mike Rogers, head of the National Security Agency, and his recently departed deputy, Richard Ledgett.
The interviews could come as early as this week, the Washington Post said.
The newspaper’s story was met with a furious reaction from Trump’s personal lawyer and the Republican national committee.
Mexican authorities say they have rescued 300 Central American migrants being transported in dangerous conditions in multiple tractor-trailers.
A statement from the National Immigration Institute says two trucks were stopped at a checkpoint early Saturday in the northern border state of Tamaulipas, across from Texas.
Scanners detected people inside, and 198 migrants from Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador were found packed in without proper ventilation and with practically no space to move.
A separate statement describes a similar discovery the previous day in the Gulf coast state of Veracruz. It said a truck was found carrying 102 Central Americans who “displayed signs of dehydration and suffocation” and whose lives were at risk.
Dozens of children were among the migrants in the trucks.
Dennis Edwards. AP Images Dennis Edwards, the former lead singer of the legendary Motown group The Temptations, has died at the age of 74, his family confirmed to CBS News.
Edwards, a Detroit native, died in Chicago on Friday, though his family did not reveal a cause of death. He would have been 75 on Saturday.
Edwards joined The Temptations from The Contours, another Motown group, in 1968. He sang on a string of The Temptations' hit songs throughout the '60s and '70s, including "Cloud Nine" and "Papa Was a Rollin' Stone," both of which won Grammy Awards for the group.
He left and returned to The Temptations numerous times through his career. In 1984, he left the group to launch a solo career with the album "Don't Look Any Further," which reached No. 2 on the Billboard R&B charts.
Edwards was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as part of The Temptations in 1989.
Film lovers, if you're interested in seeing films before they potentially break onto the big screen your chance is here. Organizers started the festival years ago with the goal to not only encourage more film companies to make more movies in South Carolina, but to create a film culture here on the Grand Strand.
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McLemore (foot) was seen without a walking boot and shooting free throws during Friday's practice, Mike Ceide of WREG TV reports.
McLemore is expected to make his return around early-to-mid November after fracturing his foot during a pickup game back in early August. The fact that he's shed his walking boot and is able to shoot free throws is a good sign for his recovery and for the team, as he'll likely see significant run at shooting guard after the team handed him a two-year, $10.7 million contract in the offseason. He's had a bit of an underwhelming first four years in the Association, though has increased his three-point percentage each season. Last year, he posted 8.1 points, 2.1 rebounds and 1.1 threes at a 38.2 percent clip across 19.3 minutes per contest. He's certainly a risky pickup in standard leagues considering he's primarily a low-usage three-point shooter, but could have some value in deep formats, keeper leagues and maybe some DFS.
Driver in 26 Mar 2017 car fire officially identified Police information from TFC William Gregory Click on headline for complete story COLUMBIA, KY. - The occupant and operator has been identified as 38-year-old Richard B. Bennett of Columbia, KY whose remains were found in a burning vehicle after the fire was extinguished.
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Apple sold fewer iPhones in the holiday quarter than it did a year earlier, a fact that in the past would have spooked investors and worried the company's fans. But not this time around. That's because even though it sold fewer phones, it made a lot more money off them.
Boosted by sales of the company's new flagship, the iPhone X, which starts at $1,000, the average price consumers paid for Apple's smartphones jumped through the roof in the period. As seen in this chart from Statista, which is based on Apple's data, the average price consumers are paying for iPhones has been on a steady incline — as has Apple's smartphone revenue.
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LAWTON, Mich -- Lawton has won a bunch of gameS the last few years, but this season the Blue Devils are hoping to win the big games.
"Every year we just kind of reevaluate what we're doing and try to critique those things to get those big game wins that is one of our goals every year" head coach Kyle KArsen said. "More so these last couple years those big games where we need to pull out victories, they are battles I mean they are tough ones but that is the hump we are trying to get over."
Lawton has been eliminated in the 1st round of the playoffs in each of the last 2 years, last season falling to Gobles who they beat during the regular season.
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President Reuven Rivlin today ( Wednesday ) spoke by telephone with his friend, President-elect of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, and congratulated him on his election to the post to which he will be sworn in at the end of March.
“I am so pleased to congratulate you as president, and as a great friend of Israel. From the bottom of my heart, I congratulate you, and wish you much success. I thank you for all you have done in the past as Foreign Minister, and we look forward to working together once you take up your new role.”
We all know about the exploits of Louis Rando with regards to Impiety and The Furor, and this time around, he's formed a death metal band that's just as sonically intense and devastating. If you like Morbid Angel, Immolation and Hour Of Penance, this is the extreme version of that with all the darkness, hunger and flavour intact.
Depravity's Evil Upheaval album will be released on April 30th via Transcending Obscurity Records. The track "Despondency" is available for streaming below.
The album was mixed and mastered at Hertz Studios (Behemoth, Vader), and featured artwork by Alex Tartsus (Sinister, De Profundis).
Tracklisting:
"Manic Onslaught"
"Insanity Reality"
"Repugnant"
"Despondency"
"The Great Divide"
"Victimizer"
"Tormented"
"Evil Upheaval"
"Vile Defloration"
"Despondency":
Lineup:
Louis Rando - Drums
Lynton Cessford - Guitar
Jamie Kay - Vocals
Ainsley Watkins - Bass
Jarrod Curly - Guitar
“We happen to have a president who has no problem quickly condemning things when he feels like it,” Meyers said. “Trump has a permanent hard-on for condemnation, yet when it came time to condemn white supremacists and Nazis, it was Limp Dick City.”
The “Late Night” host played Trump’s initial response to the violence in Charlottesville, in which one person was killed and 19 others were injured. The president blamed “many sides” for the events that occurred.
“That statement was so limp, he should have concluded by saying, ‘This has never happened to me before,’” Meyers joked.
Aerospace company Pratt & Whitney plans to invest $386 million into its Columbus plant on Macon Road, creating more than 500 jobs over five years. The announcement, made in Atlanta on Valentine's Day by Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal, will add to the roughly 1,200 employees already at the Columbus complex, which has expanded several times since coming to the city in 1984.
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Hart alum Trevor Bauer collects first career postseason win
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Hart alum Trevor Bauer picked up his first career postseason victory Thursday, throwing 6 ⅔ shutout innings against the Yankees as the Indians won Game 1 of the American League Division Series, 4-0.
Bauer allowed just two hits, struck out eight and walked one on his way to the victory. Jay Bruce provided the offense with three RBIs, including a two-run home run.
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Mikheil Saakashvili, the former Georgian president turned opposition leader in Ukraine, is in court in the Ukrainian capital.
Saakashvili was arrested Friday on allegations that he colluded with Ukrainian businessmen tied to Russia to topple President Petro Poroshenko. Saakashvili rejected the allegations and is refusing food to protest his detention.
The Pechersky District court in Kiev deliberated Monday on whether to keep him in custody. Saakashvili's supporters scuffled with police outside the court building.
Yulia Tymoshenko, a former prime minister who leads an opposition party, attended the hearing in a show of support for Saakashvili.
On Sunday, thousands of Saakashvili's supporters marched across Kiev, demanding his release and calling for Poroshenko to be impeached.
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) _ Defensive end Jared Crick has been carted off the Denver Broncos practice field after apparently injuring his right leg during run drills Monday. The Former Husker’s injury comes 48 hours after the Broncos’ other starting defensive end, Derek Wolfe, was carted off the field with a sprained right ankle that could sideline him until the season opener next month. The Broncos have been hit hard along their rebuilt D-line this summer, losing defensive end Billy Winn to a torn right ACL in their preseason opener last week and Wolfe over the weekend. Crick was entering his second year with the Broncos.
Supporters of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program wave hands and signs to motorists Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017, in Los Banos, a day before the program expires. Vikaas Shanker vshanker@losbanosenterprise.com
Leicester boss Claudio Ranieri is "very happy" with his side's second clean sheet in a row after they registered a 0-0 draw away at Middlesbrough.
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Free movies at Video 4 attract crowds The 2017 Summer Kids Series features kids movies four times a day every Tuesday during the summer. Check out this story on lcsun-news.com: http://www.lcsun-news.com/story/news/local/community/2017/06/13/free-kids-movies-video-4-attract-crowds/394380001/ Manfred, Sid, Diego and their prehistoric friends face the end of the world as they know it in 'Ice Age: Collision Course.'
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Johanna Konta got her 2017 campaign off to a bright and confident start as she breezed into the second round of the Shenzhen Open.
The British No.1, seeded third, looked sharp as she beat Cagla Buyukakcay 6-2 6-0.
Konta broke Buyukakcay in her opening service game and then again in her third to go 4-1 up.
Although the Turk broke back to make it 4-2, Konta immediately returned the favour for a 5-2 lead, and she was never troubled again.
Konta looked in ruthless mood throughout the second set, and Buyukakcay finished the match having saved only two of the eight break points against her.
Konta will now face American Vania King in the second round.
Right-hander Kendall Graveman has been placed on the 10-day disabled list by the Oakland Athletics with a strained right shoulder. Graveman started opening day in place of the injured Sonny Gray and began the season 2-0 with a 2.00 ERA in his first three starts.
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Justin Moss of the Orangeville A’s has been named Central Division Player of the Week for the week ending January 1, 2017. Moss, a 6’8″ forward who played collegiately at the University at Buffalo, averaged 27.0 points per game in three Orangeville matches, helping the A’s to a 2-1 record. Moss also has 10.3 rebounds per game and 2.67 steals per game, and was 22-for-26 from free-throw range. This the second time that Moss has earned this honour, having been named Player of the Week on April 3, 2016.
Billy White of the Halifax Hurricanes has been named Atlantic Division Player of the Week for the week ending January 1, 2017. White, a 6’8″ forward who played collegiately at San Diego State, helped the Hurricanes complete a 3-0 record to remain the NBL’s only undefeated squad. He averaged 17.7 points per game, including scoring 21 in the Hurricanes’ home opener, a 98-93 win over Moncton. This is the first time Billy White has received this honour.
The Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) has advised the farmers cultivating fruit crops to buy seedlings directly from the market after properly examining the roots for better yield.
“Seedlings for fruit crops like jack fruit is being purchased from Kerala. Most of the time, the farmers do not purchase them. Instead it is the middlemen who buy them. They do not notice the nematodes present in the seedlings,” a statement from S. Subramanium, Professor and Head of the Department of Nematology, said.
“The farmers do not notice the nematodes while purchasing. They realise it only after the damage is done to the crops,” he said and urged the farmers to go to the market and buy the seedlings directly in order to prevent damage to the crops.
The Reverend Harold A. Dorsey, 86, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2016, at University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics in Iowa City, IA.
Visitation will begin after 12 noon, on Friday, January 6, 2017, at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel, where the family will greet friends from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. that evening. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, January 7, 2017, at the Salem Congregational Church with Pastor Aaron Hilterbran officiating. Burial will be in Salem East Cemetery, with full military rites by the Henry County Honor Guard. Gifts of love and friendship may be given to the Salem Congregational Church or Franklin Graham’s Samaritan’s Purse Organization.
SENATE President Aquilino Pimentel 3rd has appealed to Malacanang not to force the upper chamber to pass in full its proposed comprehensive tax reform package but assured it that the senators would definitely pass the measure but on its own version.
“The Senate is merely appealing to the executive (branch) not to force us to focus on its version,” Pimentel said in a television interview on Monday.
The Senate chief said that he was giving his colleagues some leeway to scrutinize the tax reform measure. “I’m giving them the chance or opportunity to study this thoroughly and present their amendments.”
“But definitely we will have this tax reform law. It is very important,” Pimentel said. BERNADETTE E. TAMAYO
The iconic director is known for his stylised violence and witty dialogue, but could he really direct the next James Bond movie?
That’s what some of his collaborators think, having spoken out at a 25th anniversary screening of Tarantino’s Reservoir Dogs last week.
Roth, who starred in the movie and The Hateful Eight, claimed a Tarantino Bond movie would be the ‘goriest’ and ‘funniest’ in the franchise.
He said: “It would also probably be the wittiest Bond ever.”
A$AP Ferg just dropped a new track named after the actress Nia Long, who got her start playing Claudia Prescott in The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air. This is the latest in a series of one-off singles Ferg has been releasing as of late; back in April we heard his Remy Ma collab “East Coast” as well as “Wrong,” which he debuted alongside A$AP Rocky. Listen to “Nia Long,” which was produced by HighDefRazjah, below.
Love might trump all, but definitely not cash.
A new survey from Money and SurveyMonkey revealed that more than half of its participants would rather choose a million per year for their rest of their lives over finding true love. In fact, 51% of the 4,447 surveyed would rather have the cash.
53% of married participants and 55% of those in domestic partnerships would rather have love however, although nearly every other demographic chose the cash, especially those who were divorced or separated.
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TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Fourth-seeded Timea Babos beat Wang Yafan 6-3, 6-4 Saturday to advance to the final of the Taiwan Open.
Babos claimed her first win in three matches against Wang and will face Kateryna Kozlova in Sunday's final.
Kozlova eliminated Sabine Lisicki, earning a 7-5, 6-4 victory to reach her first WTA singles final.
Babos took both sets behind 24 winners, including seven aces. The Hungarian also won far more points on her second serve than Wang — 54 to 38 percent.
Kozlova had 18 winners and only 13 unforced errors against Lisicki, whose 32 winners were offset by 31 unforced errors and six double faults.
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Two Dubois County woman are facing felony charges in the death of a elderly man.
Huntingburg Police say they were called to the hospital in December after 70-year-old Bruce Clayton was taken to the emergency room.
Police say he was extremely malnourished and had several bed sores. He died a few days later.
They say Clayton had been in the care of Latasha Rodriguez and Selena Aguilar since he suffered a stroke in 2012.
The women are not related to Clayton, but police say Rodriguez was given power of attorney.
Police say his financial records showed he was being exploited.
Both woman are now being held without bond on charges including neglect of a dependent resulting in death and financial exploitation of and endangered adult.
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GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. (CBS) — The Gloucester Township Police Department says officers seized $113,000 worth of electronic cigarettes laced with marijuana.
Study: Liquid Used In E-Cigarettes Could Be Toxic
According to police, Officer Doug Wallace stopped a Nissan Sentra to conduct a motor vehicle stop and found a total of 2,999 cartridges inside the vehicle.
Each cartridge contained approximately .5 grams of THC oil. Police say three people were arrested, but no names were released.
E-Cigarettes Exposing Teens To Cancer-Causing Toxins, Report Says
The street value of these nearly 3,000 cartridges is $113,962.
In light of this incident, police are reminding the community that electronic cigarettes have the potential to be misused.
BEAUMONT, Texas — Josh Nzeakor and reserve Nick Garth scored 18 points apiece and Lamar doubled up Division-III member Howard Payne 112-56 on Saturday.
Colton Weisbrod finished with 17 points and seven rebounds for the Cardinals (8-1), who upped their winning streak to five and are off to their best start since the 1992-93 season. Zjori Bosha added 12 points and seven steals as Lamar forced 34 turnovers for the second straight game — also doing it in a win over St. Thomas. T.J. Atwood and Joey Frenchwood added 11 and 10 points, respectively.
Khyce Randall scored 14 points to pace the Yellow Jackets, while reserve Drake Cooper made 5 of 6 shots and scored 12. Randall came into the game averaging 27.8 points.
This one was over early. Lamar grabbed it first double-digit lead at the 11:28 mark of the first half and pushed its advantage to 57-27 by halftime. The lead grew to 44 on eight straight points by Frenchwood 3:42 into the second half.
Council is set to create a municipal services corporation to help with the construction of the Rizzardo Health and Wellness Centre.
The corporation is a legal way to partner with the medical practitioners on the project, with the town still holding its share of the deal. The agreement shows the town owns 70 per cent of the shares, 12 per cent by the physicians and 18 per cent by the pharmacists. The idea is to have a board of seven people, with four nominated by the town, two pharmacists and one physician.
The total construction budget for the Rizzardo Health and Wellness Centre project is $20,365,000, with the town donating the land appraised at $710,000.
Public comments on the business case for the health building will be received until April 4.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) Scott Blackmun is resigning as CEO of the US Olympic Committee, citing health problems as the reason he’ll depart after leading the federation for more than eight years.
The 60-yedar-old CEO was diagnosed with prostate cancer earlier this winter, and did not attend the Pyeongchang Games.
He announced his resignation Wednesday and Susanne Lyons, a member of the board, will serve as acting CEO.
Blackmun leaves the federation amid calls for his departure, including from two U.S. Senators, who said neither he nor the USOC as a whole have done enough to react to sex abuse cases inside the U.S. Gymnastics team.
The USOC is conducting an independent review of when Blackmun and others learned the details about abuse cases at USA Gymnastics and whether they responded appropriately.
Marina Walker Guevara, the deputy director of the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists, will speak at the Marquette Alumni Memorial Ballroom (1442 W. Wisconsin Ave.) on Tuesday, Sept. 19 as a part of the Burleigh Media Ethics Lecture Series.
Guevara will discuss her role in coordinating 376 journalists across 80 countries to produce the explosive, Pulitzer Prize winning Panama Papers.
“Through ethical, collaborative reporting, 376 journalists combined their talents in an orchestrated, international effort to expose a nest of illicit tax evasion and reveal the identities of powerful world leaders, celebrities and criminals who hide their massive wealth in secret offshore accounts,” says the events website.
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LONDON (Reuters) - Germany's Johannes Vetter won the javelin at the World Athletics Championships on Saturday as his great rival and Olympic champion Thomas Rohler missed out on the podium.
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Vetter's opening throw of 89.89 meters was enough to win the gold and the 24-year-old was overcome with emotion after clinching the title, mopping his tears on a German flag.
Czech Republic pair Jakub Vadlejch and Petr Frydrych threw personal bests of 89.73 and 88.32 respectively to take silver and bronze.
Rohler, who like Vetter has thrown over 90 meters this season, was beaten into fourth with 88.26.
Huawei is one of the last tech companies still interested in Android Wear. The Watch 2 and Watch 2 Classic were released earlier this year, and the Watch 2 Classic even earned a spot in our Most Wanted list for wearables. Both of the watches are now on sale at Best Buy - $179 ($120 off) for the Watch 2 and $219 ($148 off) for the Watch 2 Classic.
Both models have a Snapdragon 2100 CPU, 4GB of internal storage, GPS, NFC, and Android Wear 2.0. The normal Watch 2 has LTE connectivity, while the Watch 2 Classic does not. The Watch 2 has a sporty design, while the Watch 2 Classic looks more like a traditional timepiece. Both variants will receive Android 8.0 Oreo at some point.
You can get the watches from the links below.
New Delhi : CPM leader Brinda Karat on Monday extended support to Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit’s remark that Army Chief General Bipin Rawat was behaving like a “sadak ka gunda”.
“I think Sandeep Dikshit has already apologised for the comment he made. That comment was made in a specific context and the matter should end there. But it is a matter of concern generally that the present Army Chief’s statement result in controversy because the statements itself are quite objectionable,” Karat told ANI.
Karat further said that General Rawat was undermining the status of his post while making such controversial statements. “I think there is a need for self-restraint as far as chief of our army is concerned,” she added.
Sandeep Dikshit came into the centre of attention after he remarked that General Rawat’s was behaving like a “sadak ka gunda” (street thug). His statement came in response to the General Rawat’s remark that Army was “fully ready for a two and a half front war”.
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — A judge says the state doesn’t have to honor a contract negotiated with a union representing University of Iowa nurses before the new anti-collective bargaining law was signed.
District Judge Jeffrey Farrell ruled Thursday that the contract with Service Employees International Union isn’t binding because the Board of Regents never voted to ratify it.
The union represents 3,500 nurses and other workers at UI Hospitals and Clinics. The union voted to accept the regents’ last offer in February, days before Gov. Terry Branstad signed the law cutting the ability of most public-sector unions to negotiate benefits and workplace conditions. But the regents then refused to formally approve the contract, which guaranteed two-percent raises in each of the next two years and flexible schedules.
On Nov. 28, Judge Michael Huppert ruled the state must honor a similar last-minute contract with the Iowa United Professionals union.
Air Vice-Marshal Peter Collins, who has died aged 87, had a long career as a Cold War fighter pilot, which included many years associated with the Lightning aircraft.
Collins was already an experienced day and night fighter pilot when he became a member of a five-man team tasked with the introduction into RAF service of the Lightning. The single-seat twin-engine aircraft, with its spectacular rate of climb and performance, offered a major advance in capability compared with previous fighters. Equipped with the latest air intercept radar, it was capable of operations in all weathers.
Collins and his four colleagues joined the Air Fighting Development Squadron based at the Central Fighter Establishment (CFE) in Norfolk in September 1959. This proved to be the beginning of a long association with the fighter capable of flying at almost twice the speed of sound.
“It was one of those life-changing...
Irwin Gratz talks with "Hidden Brain" host Shankar Vedantam.
This Sunday, Maine Public Radio debuts “Hidden Brain” with Shankar Vedantum. Shanker has been exploring the social sciences in segments for NPR’s Morning Edition program, along with a “Hidden Brain” podcast. He talked with Maine Public Radio’s Irwin Gratz about his new show, which will run for one hour, and air Sunday mornings at 11 on Maine Public Radio.
LISBON, March 28 Portugal's government expects to conclude the sale of state-rescued lender Novo Banco to U.S. private equity firm Lone star later this week, Prime Minister Antonio Costa said on Tuesday.
"Yes, that is the prospect that we have," he told reporters when asked whether the sale was likely to happen this week.
The final stages of negotiating the sale involve not only Portuguese, but also European authorities. U.S. fund Lone Star has offered to inject up to 1 billion euros into the bank in return for a 75 percent stake, according to Reuters sources.
The European Commission said on Monday it wanted counterbalancing measures if the state was to keep a 25 percent stake rather then sell Novo Banco in its entirety as agreed with Brussels. (Reporting By Sergio Goncalves, writing by Andrei Khalip, editing by Axel Bugge)
David Davis has refused to rule out payments to the EU for a temporary customs union arrangement after the UK leaves the bloc.
The Brexit Secretary has announced that Britain will seek to retain a customs union with the EU for at least two years after Brexit to prevent border chaos.
He said the transitional period would last around 2 years, but failed to set out how much it could cost.
John Terry has left Aston Villa after the expiry of his one-year contract with the Championship club.
The former Chelsea captain helped Steve Bruce’s side to a fourth-place finish last season before the Villans lost to Fulham in the play-off final.
Villa fans are distraught at the loss of such an integral team member, although a number of supporters on Twitter are convinced they know where the 37-year-old is heading next.
Take a look through the gallery above to see some of the best reactions from Aston Villa fans as John Terry leaves the club.
Rwanda will be represented by Vision 2020 FC and Mulindi FC in the 2nd edition of the East African corporate league due to kick-off from February 25-26 in Kampala, Uganda.
Last October, the same two teams yet again represented Rwanda during the inaugural East African Corporate Football League in Kigali when Rwanda hosted the games.
According to the East African Corporate League (EACL) officials, Uganda will host the second edition at three venues-Bishop Cyprian ground in Luzira, Kampala City Council Authority (KCCA) stadium and Kyadondo Rugby Grounds.
Kenya, Tanzania, Burundi, DR Congo, hosts Uganda and Rwanda are taking part in the event.
Kenya will be represented by UN Corporate and Nairobi Corporate Team, Tanzania Stars will represent Tanzania, DR Congo will be represented by Vieilles Gloires and Les Epaves, Burundi by Kotoko while as hosts Uganda will field two teams named A and B.
Mogadishu, 30 December 2016 Kenyan police officers serving under the African Union Mission in Somalia today received commendation for outstanding service during their yearlong tour of duty. The contingent comprising six police officers, serving as Individual Police Officers , were awarded medals and certificates, on Wednesday at a function held in the Somali capital, Mogadishu.
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Dallas Stars play-by-play announcer Dave Strader will receive the Foster Hewitt Memorial Award for outstanding contributions as a hockey broadcaster, to be presented by the Hockey Hall of Fame Media Award organizations. Scott Burnside, President of the Professional Hockey Writers' Association, and Chuck Kaiton, President of the NHL Broadcasters' Association, made the announcement Monday.
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Charlotte is backing Miranda.
Former “Sex and the City” actress Kristin Davis tweeted her support of ex-co-star Cynthia Nixon, who announced her candidacy for New York governor Monday.
“I am so proud of @cynthiaNixon , no one cares more than she does about EVERY person getting a fair change and a good education. I know she would be an excellent Governor !” Davis, aka Charlotte on the hit HBO series, wrote.
Nixon, who played Miranda on the show, will be going head to head with Gov. Andrew Cuomo for the state’s top job.
This article originally appeared in the New York Post.
Veva Islas is one of the candidates for Fresno Council’s District 7. María G. Ortiz-Briones mortizbriones@vidaenelvalle.com
DUNSTABLE, Mass. (AP) — A skydiver who was blown off course in Massachusetts has been rescued after spending hours stuck about 70 feet (21 meters) up in a tree.
Dunstable police said late Sunday that the man had been removed from the tree more than two hours after rescue teams were first dispatched.
Don Mayer, the airport manager at Pepperell Skydiving Center, tells WBZ-TV the man is an experienced diver who missed the landing area.
Mayer says the man was embarrassed, but not seriously hurt. He says there were five other people who jumped from the same plane.
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Academy Award winner Meryl Streep, former New York Yankees pitcher Al Leiter (LY'-tur) and E Street Band member Steven Van Zandt are among the 20 newest members of the New Jersey Hall of Fame.
The class of 2017 also includes singers Debbie Harry and Frankie Valli and "Cake Boss" reality TV star Buddy Valastro for the performing arts. Authors Harlan Coben and Anna Quindlen represent arts and letters.
The inductees for public service are astronauts Mark and Scott Kelly, late Republican Rep. Millicent Fenwick and Army nurse Clara Maass, who died as a result of volunteering for medical experiments to study yellow fever.
Other class members are real estate developer Jon Hanson, magazine publisher Steve Forbes, politician Joe Buckelew and running champion Mary Decker.
All will be inducted during a ceremony in May.
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Black Stars training
The Black Stars held their final training session on Thursday ahead of must not lose FIFA World Cup qualifier against Uganda.
The 21 players that arrived in Kampala yesterday night were put through their paces by head coach Kwesi Appiah at the Mandela Stadium.
The team looked confident and buoyed to deliver the goods tomorrow. Ghana will be hoping for a victory against the Cranes and hope Congo do them a huge favour by beating Egypt in Cairo.
The match is scheduled to kickoff at exactly 1:00 pm local time.
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U.S. President Barack Obama and american chef Anthony Bourdain shake hands at a shopping area in Hanoi, Vietnam, Tuesday, May 24, 2016. President Barack Obama taped the second part of an interview with CNN personality Anthony Bourdain before leaving the Vietnamese capital for his next stop: Ho Chi Minh City.
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SYDNEY (AP) - Paul Okon has quit as Central Coast Mariners coach with four regular season games remaining in Australia's A-League.
Okon, an ex-Australia international who commenced his managerial career working with national youth squads, joined the Mariners last season and had been negotiating with the club to extend his contract beyond 2017-18.
The Mariners released a statement Tuesday saying Okon and the club accepted an immediate release after failing to agree on the strategic direction and plans for the team.
The Mariners' youth coach Wayne O'Sullivan has been appointed as a caretaker for the A-League team.
After an 11-game winless streak, the Mariners are in ninth place and out of playoff contention, just three points ahead of last-place Wellington Phoenix.
The Mariners next match is at home against league-leading Sydney FC on Saturday at Gosford, north of Sydney.
Shutterstock Rex for EEM Just because someone works in Silicon Valley doesn't mean they'll be a techie parent.
In fact, some of the highest-profile executives in the tech world, including former Microsoft CEO Bill Gates and current Apple CEO Tim Cook, take surprisingly low-tech approaches to raising their kids.
The approach stems partly from tech parents realizing the power of the products they create, and knowing large doses of those products aren't necessarily good for growing brains.
Here are a handful of tech executives who take the low-tech approach.
IN a move to intimidate countries opposed to the re-election of its incumbent president, Issa Hayatou, the Confederation of African Football has warned Cosafa over a planned meeting with other member associations which it says is "an attempt to destabilise" the governing body. Phillip Chiyangwa, the chairman of Cosafa - the Council of Southern African Football Associations - has called for a meeting with other African FA chairmen in Harare in Zimbabwe on 24 February.
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Former U.K. ambassador to Russia Tony Brenton speaks about the U.K. response to the poisoning of a Russian double agent on British soil.
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The runaway Trump rally hit a speed bump last month as US investors turned their attention to Europe, snapping up stocks in the region at the fastest rate since October 2015.
Flows data from UBS showed that US net buying of European exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in March hit an 18-month high. Last year, US investors sold European stocks for 11 months in a row.
Strategist Nick Nelson said: “European has been the poor cousin in terms of ETF flows over the recent year with a large gap opening up between the two.”
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President of the Bureau De Change Operators, Alhaji Aminu Gwadabe, has promised that the Naira will exchange for below N403 to a dollar this week. Gwadabe speaking in Lagos yesterday, stated that with the Central Bank of Nigeria continuing to inject more Forex into the market, the Naira will continue to appreciate. The rates closed […]
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— The Harnett County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a two people were found dead Monday afternoon inside a car in Sanford.
A person located the grey, four-door car, which had multiple bullet holes in the windshield and hood, on the side of a dirt path near Buffalo Lakes Road and Twin Ponds Road.
The person who found the vehicle went to a nearby convenience store, where a clerk dialed 911 and alerted deputies, who found the bodies of a man and a woman in the front seat.
The deaths are being investigated as a homicide.
Anybody with information is asked to call the Harnett County Sheriff’s Office at 910-893-9111.
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A rescue ship carrying 60 migrants has arrived in Barcelona after being refused entry by Italy and Malta.
The Open Arms ship docked on Wednesday and the group including five women, a young child and four teenagers then went through health checks and identification procedures.
It is the second time in a month that a humanitarian group has been forced to travel for days to unload people rescued in the central Mediterranean.
The Spanish aid group Proactiva Open Arms said the migrants come from 14 countries and are in good health.
The charity, Doctors Without Borders, said more than 500 people have died in the Mediterranean since the Aquarius, another rescue ship, was blocked from ports in Italy and Malta in June.
Malta said on Thursday that the island's ports will no longer allow entry to ships carrying migrants that are operated by NGOs.
On Wednesday, it also blocked a humanitarian aircraft from operating.
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AUBURN, Ala. (WIAT) — Jarrett Stidham was the hottest transfer on the market after last season, eventually picking Auburn as his destination to continue his football career.
That decision paid off as Stidham was named the Tigers’ starting quarterback Monday by head coach Gus Malzahn. He announced it to the outside world via this tweet:
Stidham beat out Sean White for the job. White was last year’s starting quarterback, leading the Tigers to a 6-4 record as a starter last season, missing two games with injury and coming in at halftime of a third.
During the 2015 season at Baylor, Stidham played in ten games, starting three of them with a 2-1 record as a starter. He was 75-109 for 1265 yards with 6 touchdowns and 3 interceptions.
Auburn fans first chance to see Stidham in game action will be against Georgia Southern on September 2nd. Kickoff is set for 6:30.
Jordan, 24, saved a crucial penalty as England won the shootout 4-3 to progress to the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time in 12 years.
England fans celebrated wildly as the team won their first ever World Cup penalty shootout.
The England WAGs were out in force to cheer on their boys at the Spartak Stadium in Moscow.
And Jordan's childhood sweetheart Megan Davison showed why she's a keeper with her Instagram post.
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RENO COUNTY – A Reno County teen was injured in an accident just before 10a.m. on Tuesday.
A Reno Count Sheriff’s Department reported a 2006 Ford Escape driven by Madeline Elise Jameson, 16, Buhler, was eastbound in the 6100 Block of East 43rd Avenue.
The vehicle entered the north ditch and the driver overcorrected. The vehicle came back on the road. The driver lost control and the vehicle over turned at least one time before coming to a stop upside down in the south ditch.
First responders successfully extracted the driver trapped by the seat belt. She was treated for an eye injury on scene and was released.
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Nigerian migrants who were being held at a detention centre in Tripoli after entering Libya illegally, stand in line at Mitiga International Airport before being deported.
A top Boko Haram commander was among many insurgents killed on Sunday as soldiers fought to rescue nine children being trained at a secret camp, a Nigerian official said on Monday. Soldiers on their way to an Islamic extremist camp in Jarawa village in Borno State, ran into an ambush by Boko Haram fighters, said Nigerian army spokesperson Brigadier Geneneral Sani Usman.
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GUILFORD, Conn. (WTNH)– A New Haven woman was killed after crashing into trees off of I-95 south in Guilford, early Tuesday morning.
Police say just before 12:30 a.m., 38-year-old Kelly Reynolds was traveling on I-95 southbound when, for an unknown reason, her car drifted off the roadway onto the right shoulder, striking the wire rope guide rail and a DOT sign.
The car then continued, hitting several trees causing heavy damage. Reynolds was pronounced dead on scene.
A one car accident has 95south closed in #Guilford detour is onto Rt.1 pic.twitter.com/NeB9Nv4vfE — Teresa Dufour (@teresadu4) April 18, 2017
I-95 southbound was closed for several hours between exits 57 and 56 but has since reopened.
I-95 south has reopened in #Guilford — Teresa Dufour (@teresadu4) April 18, 2017
The accident remains under investigation. Anyone who may have witnessed the crash is urged to contact state police at 860-399-2100.
PLAINVILLE, MA (WHDH) - Thousands of gamblers have signed up for a program designed to prevent gambling addiction at the Plainridge Park Casino in Plainville.
Officials with the gaming commission say nearly 13,000 people have signed up for the ‘Play My Way’ program in the last year.
The program allows players to voluntarily set a spending budget before making bets.
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A woman is recovering from her injuries after she was struck by a vehicle late Tuesday afternoon, July 3, in Brampton.
Around 4:15 p.m., the woman, 38 years old according to Peel Regional Police, was struck at the intersection of Steeles Avenue West and James Potter Road.
She was airlifted to a Toronto trauma centre with life-threatening injuries, but police say those injuries have since been upgraded to non-life threatening.
The driver of the vehicle, a black Mazda that sustained extensive windshield damage, remained on scene. The intersection was closed for several hours while Peel's Major Collision Bureau conducted an investigation.
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LONDON, April 3 The head of corporate and investment banking at Dubai's Mashreq is leaving to become chief executive of a rival bank, sources told Reuters on Monday.
John Iossifidis, who has been at Mashreq since 2009, is moving to become chief executive of Dubai's Noor Bank, three banking sources said.
Mashreq, Dubai's third-biggest bank by assets, and Noor were not available for immediate comment. (Reporting by Hadeel Al Sayegh and Tom Arnold; editing by Jason Neely)
Motorists have been warned to expect delays as they head into Dundee this morning on the A90.
Traffic Scotland has tweeted that a breakdown on the eastbound approach to the Swallow Roundabout, west of the city, is causing slow traffic.
Vehicles face delays of up to 30 minutes.
A90 Longforgan – A85 Dundee(S) – Breakdown, All lanes restricted Northbound for up to 30 minutes https://t.co/8lH9J64RrC #TSIncident — Traffic Scotland (@trafficscotland) August 14, 2017
❗ SLOW ❗ Traffic heavier than normal on the #A90 E/B
Approach to the Swallow Rdbt in #Dundee
If you spot anything, tweet us…#StayAware pic.twitter.com/63rJWL67aw — Traffic Scotland (@trafficscotland) August 14, 2017
The hold-up may affect teachers on their way back to school after the summer break, although most pupils don’t return until tomorrow.
EBRPL hosts One Book One Community kick-off party for Mark Twain’s ‘Life on the Mississippi’
U.S.-allied militias in northern Syria announced Tuesday the formation of a civilian council to govern Raqqa after their planned capture of the city from ISIS militants.
Reuters reported last month that the political wing of the SDF was helping to install a civilian council to run the eastern Syrian city, ISIS's base of operations in Syria.
The establishment of a local council allied to the SDF in Raqqa could expand a sphere of Kurdish influence that has grown in northern Syria during the six-year, multi-sided conflict.
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MADRID (AP) — Asier Illarramendi scored two second-half goals as Real Sociedad routed Deportivo La Coruna 5-0 to end a four-match winless streak in the Spanish league on Friday.
Willian Jose, Aritz Elustondo and Sergio Canales also scored for Sociedad at Anoeta Stadium.
The hosts hadn't won since a 3-1 result against Sevilla last year.
The winless streak for relegation-wary Deportivo increased to seven matches. Deportivo is 18th in the 20-team standings.
Sociedad moved to 14th place. Its next league game is at defending champion Real Madrid.
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“I feel largely responsible because I have responsibility for prisons. Should this man have been released on prison leave?
"It’s a thought-provoking question and it deserves an examination of my conscience,” Mr Geens told RTBF radio.
“He killed three completely innocent people with a wish to kill himself.”
Mr Geens added it was the fourteenth time the assailant had been granted temporary leave in an effort to help him “prepare” for an eventual release in 2020.
Benjamin Herman, a 36-year-old Belgian national, was on a 48-hour leave when he killed two policewoman and a bystander. He was shot dead by police at a nearby school shortly afterward.
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In 2012, Michael B. Jordan appeared in Red Tails, a war drama about the legendary black U.S. Air Force pilots known as the Tuskegee Airmen. His latest project will take him back to World War II once again, this time to tell the tale of the 761st Tank Battalion, a unit of African-American Army servicemen whose war effort earned them a Presidential Unit Citation and helped end segregation in the Armed Forces. Based on a spec script by screenwriter Madison Turner, the Black Panther actor will reportedly produce The Liberators through his production company Outlier Society. While Jordan hasn’t been announced to star in the film himself, this sure seems like a Michael B. Jordan vehicle. The 761st was even nicknamed the Black Panthers! This is a real no brainer here.
Photographer Mark Harris has captured a unique glimpse of life in North Korea in 10 trips he has made to the country since 2005.
Mark Harris has traveled to North Korea 10 times since 2005, making the trips as a tourist and as a photojournalist.The Southern Californian's trips were guided by North Korea officials, but he managed to capture a unique glimpse into everyday life of the country.To hear Harris talk about his work and comment on current U.S.-North Korea relations, watch the video above.To see the portfolio of North Korea pictures, see his website here.
Asian Food Fest in Washington Park on Mother's Day weekend New vendors expand the Asian food offerings Check out this story on cincinnati.com: http://cin.ci/2pBuQ3b A volunteer from Our Lady of Lavang Vietnamese Church makes Banh xeo for the Asian Food Fest at Washington Park. A volunteer from Our Lady of Lavang Church makes Banh xeo for The Asian Food Fest at Washington Park Saturday, May 14, 2016.
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GLENDALE, AZ - Glendale twins are going to have a unique story to tell for the rest of their lives after they were born in different years.
Holly and Brandon Shay weren’t expecting their boys to arrive for another few weeks, however, they were shocked when Banner Hospital admitted them on New Year’s Eve.
After six exhausting hours of labor, their first son, Sawyer, was born at 11:51 p.m.
“I wanted to make sure he was OK, and they had to keep reminding me that I had to push," Holly said.
Just one minute after midnight on January 1, 2017, their second baby, Everett, was born.
The boys who previously shared nine months in the same space won’t be sharing a birthday -- or even their birth year.
“I think Sawyer might give his brother a hard time,” Brandon said. “I think it’s mostly going to be Sawyer teasing Everett over him being the eldest.”
TV TYCOON Oprah Winfrey is being blasted for ripping off relatives of tragic cancer patient Henrietta Lacks, who inspired her new cable movie! Now Henrietta’s bitter son, Lawrence, charges “Oprah used me” to make the HBO flick, which details how cervical cancer cells harvested from his mother sparked world-changing medical breakthroughs.
He claims the media mogul stiffed him out of cash, just like the Johns Hopkins Hospital staffers who used his mom as a cell donor — without her knowledge or consent! “Oprah’s making money! Johns Hopkins is making money! Pharmaceutical companies are making money,” says livid Lawrence. “And I’m excluded because I wouldn’t sign away my rights to talk about my mother.” Lawrence’s mom — who died in 1951 after having her body tissue stolen — is the subject of the film The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks.
April 13 Australian shares are expected to open lower on Thursday, with falling commodity prices weighing down materials and energy stocks. Oil futures fell on Wednesday after U.S. crude inventory data suggested the market was still heavily supplied, while Chinese iron ore and steel futures fell on fears of a supply glut. Stocks are also expected to track Wall Street, which fell on pressure from lingering geopolitical concerns and President Donald Trump's comments on the dollar and interest rates. The local share price index futures fell 31 points, or 0.5 percent, to 5896, a 38-point discount to the underlying S&P/ASX 200 index close. The benchmark rose 0.1 percent on Wednesday. New Zealand's benchmark S&P/NZX 50 index fell 0.04 percent in early trade. For a summary of overnight action across global markets, double click on For a digest of the day's business stories in Australian newspapers, double click on (Reporting by Ambar Warrick in Bengaluru; Editing by Leslie Adler)
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The 2016-17 season was Mike Fisher's first season as the Nashville Predators team captain, and it could also be his last. The 37-year-old has played 17 NHL seasons, and retirement is a consideration, but it's not something he's ready to consider right now.
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Tom Sturridge exits '1984' on a stretcher “Sturridge collapsed over the weekend onstage during a torture scene. It was wild. He was dehydrated and taken out on a stretcher," spies told Page Six.
Olivia Wilde 'honored' J.Law puked at her play Jennifer Lawrence recently had to hurl in the middle of Olivia Wilde’s new Broadway show "1984."
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SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea's President Moon Jae-in on Monday declared there must be no war on the Korean peninsula and called on the North to halt its threatening behavior as tensions between Pyongyang and Washington heighten with both hinting at military action.
"There must be no more war on the Korean Peninsula. Whatever ups and downs we face, the North Korean nuclear situation must be resolved peacefully," said Moon in opening remarks at a regular meeting with senior aides and advisers. The remarks were provided by the presidential Blue House.
"I am certain the United States will respond to the current situation calmly and responsibly in a stance that is equal to ours."
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VAN VLECK, Texas — Residents of a coastal area southwest of Houston are cleaning up debris after at least six tornadoes left a swath of damaged buildings.
Among the homes destroyed was one where a woman inside held tightly to her two young children.
Anthony Ovesny told KPRC-TV in Houston that his wife, Ashlie Ovesny, was home Tuesday with their children, ages 1 and 3, when a tornado touched down in Van Vleck.
The tornado flipped their mobile home and turned it to rubble. Neighbors pulled Ashlie Ovesny and the children from the debris. She's recovering after having surgery for fractures. The children had minor injuries.
The tornado was rated an EF1, with winds of 86 to 110 mph.
VALATIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) – A local woman who reviews children’s toys and clothes claims she received a package of weed instead of a toy package.
Pamela Marks was expecting the toys from a California toy company Thursday, but police say instead received a package containing seven pounds of marijuana.
The Columbia County Sheriff’s Department seized the marijuana.
The incident is under investigation.
The S&P 500 dipped on Friday, breaking an eight-day streak of gains, as the first monthly decline in U.S. nonfarm jobs in seven years dampened sentiment while pharmacy shares declined on fear of competition from Amazon.
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 1.72 points, or 0.01 percent, to 22,773.67, the S&P 500 lost 2.74 points, or 0.11 percent, to 2,549.33 and the Nasdaq Composite added 4.82 points, or 0.07 percent, to 6,590.18.
For the week, the Dow gained 1.6 percent, the S&P added 1.2 percent and the Nasdaq rose 1.45 percent.
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SPRINGBORO, Ohio — The Department of Defense says one of the three U.S. soldiers killed in an attack by Islamic extremists in Niger was from southwestern Ohio.
The government announced Friday that 39-year-old Staff Sgt. Jeremiah Johnson of Springboro died in the attack.
He and the two other American soldiers killed Wednesday were army special operations commandos assigned to 3rd Special Forces Group out of Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
U.S. Africa Command says the U.S. forces are in Niger to provide training and security assistance to the Nigerien Armed Forces in their efforts against violent extremists.
Four Nigerien soldiers also died in the attack.
A statement Niger’s Army Chief of Staff a joint patrol fell into an ambush set by terrorists aboard a dozen vehicles and about twenty motorcycles.
J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti. Express photo by Renuka Puri. J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti. Express photo by Renuka Puri.
Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti met public deputations and redressed grievances for more than 15 hours on Sunday, a government release said.
The CM began the grievance redressal camp in Doda around 10.30 am. The last deputation that met her around 1.40 am (early Monday) had come from Palmas area, the release said.
The deputation demanded construction of a footpath and connecting the area with the circular road of the town. Mehbooba immediately announced release of Rs 15 lakh for construction of the footpath and extending facilities of electricity and drinking water to the area.
With this, the 15-hour-long public programme concluded, the release said, adding that around 100 deputations met the CM at the camp.
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LAS VEGAS (AP) — Stephen Paddock spent hours in casinos. But he drew little notice until opening fire on an outdoor country music concert Sunday from a high-rise casino, killing 58 and injuring nearly 500 others.
Up to then, he was known for betting big on video poker and staring down fellow gamblers. He carried a cigar so he could aim smoke into the faces of those whose puffing annoyed him.
There is no indication, though, that any particular grievance set him off. But details that have surfaced so far about the one-time IRS agent and son of a notorious bank robber are clues, at least, to his mindset. Paddock made his living playing machines that reward calculus. He was methodical and observant. And those traits may well have made him more deadly.
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On a dusty hillside in the Middle East, a team of archaeologists picks their way through a hidden cave. Tucked inside a dark tunnel, they uncover a collection of pottery jars. They might not look like much, but this discovery could transform history as we know it.
In February of 2017, researchers from Liberty University in Virginia and the Hebrew University in Jerusalem made a startling announcement. In partnership with the Israel Antiquities Authority, they had been investigating some caves at Qumran in the West Bank.
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A 19th century Guernsey passport has been acquired by the Priaulx Library after being spotted for sale in a UK auction.
Acting chief librarian Sue Laker said that while the library monitors local auctions regularly for items of interest, it was a member of the Friends group who saw the passport on a UK auction house website.
To help the library secure it, the Friend gave a donation which meant that when it came up for auction online and there were no other bids, the library paid £60.
‘The library could not have afforded close to £100,’ Miss Laker said.
The passport was issued on 6 June, 1846 at Government House, and was a permit for a Miss Robert, accompanied by a Miss Thoume, to land in France.
The back of the passport is endorsed by the French Ministere de l’Interieur.
Miss Laker said it is in fine condition and will be stored in the Priaulx Library’s strong room, but may be viewed on request.
Remarkable Brentmoor Park estate. The home offers all modern benefits while maintaining opulence and extravagance, of a bygone era. #4 East Brentmoor is possibly one of Clayton's finest showcases of manicured lawns, artful grounds, magnificent pool, patios and terraces. Elegance is both inside and out. A stamped concrete circle drive, patios, greenhouse, Carriage House and gardens make up the exterior. The main house has been thoughtfully renovated, throughout. A chef kitchen and hearth room, and an expansive sunroom, align with classic oversize living and dining rooms. The master retreat and its office overlook the pool and offers breathtaking views. There are dual dressing rooms and a marble bath. Every bedroom enjoys a fireplace. Ideal for entertaining or fundraisers. There is a private gated entrance to Wydown Boulevard, as well. Walk to boutiques, Bar Les Freres, I Fratellini, Billy Jean and Starbucks. An exclusive lifestyle resting on 1.5Acres. Elevator service to 3threelevels.
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Automaker Daimler says it has fired an executive who represented it at an industry-backed organization that commissioned diesel exhaust tests involving monkeys.
A statement from Daimler AG on Wednesday did not identify by name the executive, citing privacy concerns. It said the executive sat on the top management board of the now-dissolved EUGT entity.
Volkswagen on Tuesday suspended its head of external relations, who said he knew about the experiments but did not inform the company's then-CEO, Martin Winterkorn.
The tests carried about by a lab in New Mexico involved exposing monkeys to diluted exhaust gases from a Volkswagen diesel in an attempt to measure the success of diesel technology in lowering harmful emissions. The New York Times has reported the car was rigged to lower emissions during testing.
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CHELSEA (WHDH) - The search continues for whomever shot at two women in their car in Chelsea.
Police say two women were leaving the Chuck-E-Cheese in Everett around 8:30 p.m. Monday night when they were followed from the parking lot.
Shots were fired at their minivan on Fourth Street in Chelsea.
Police say two men were in the car where the shots were fired from.
The women drove to a firehouse in Orient Heights for help and were taken to the Boston Medical Center. At least one of the women was treated for injuries to her face after she was hit by shattered glass.
Police believe this is an isolated incident, not a random act.
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Capital One Financial (NYSE:COF) -1.4% after-hours as it reports better than expected Q1 earnings but net interest margin tumbles 10 bps Q/Q to 6.93%.
COF says it delivered Y/Y growth in loans, deposits, revenues and pre-provision earnings.
Provisions for credit losses fell 13% Q/Q to $1.7B; net charge-offs totaled $1.6B, reserve build was $56M, and the efficiency ratio excluding adjusting items was 51.45%.
Average loans held for investment in the quarter declined 1% to $249.7B; credit card period-end loans fell 6% to $107.6B, while auto period-end loans rose 2% to $54.8B.
LUBBOCK, TX - JANUARY 31: Mohamed Bamba #4 of the Texas Longhorns dunks the basketball during the first half of the game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders on January 31, 2018 at United Supermarket Arena in Lubbock, Texas. (Photo by John Weast/Getty Images)
The Longhorns are set to host Oklahoma on Saturday afternoon, with tip set for 5:15 pm. Texas enters the matchup following a buzzer-beater loss at Texas Tech on Wednesday, while the Sooners defeated Baylor on Tuesday night.
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MILWAUKEE (WISN) — The pilot of the blimp that caught fire, crashed and exploded during the U.S. Open said the exact cause of the crash remains a mystery for now.
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ST. LOUIS (AP) — A southern Illinois woman is set to give birth to her own grandchildren because her daughter is unable to get pregnant.
Micaela (mih-KAY'-luh) Johnson was diagnosed with a rare form of cervical cancer in 2015. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports she and her husband froze their embryos before Johnson underwent a treatment process that left her infertile.
Johnson wanted to expand her family after being cancer free for two years. The 26-year-old asked her mother, Sheila Gump, to carry her children.
Gump is 43. That still makes her a good candidate for surrogacy.
She's expected to give birth to her daughter's twins — one boy and one girl — in July.
Gump says she's excited to "spoiling" her grandchildren.
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Bhubaneswar: The managing director of Shree Baladevjew Infrastructure private limited was arrested by Economic Offences Wing of Odisha Crime Branch on Thursday for land fraud. The officials said, the office was functioning at Phase I in Jagatpur’s New Industrial Estate.
The accused, Durga Prasanna Mishra along with other officials collected about Rs 5 crore from at least 200 buyers between 2011 and 2012 on the pretext of providing them flats under their Tulasi Garden project near Manguli.
However, the firm neither executed the deal nor refunded the money to the prospective buyers. One of the buyers, Priyabrata Parida lodged a complaint with the EOW and a case was registered on January 31 under Odisha Protection of Interests of Depositors (in Financial Establishments) Act. “Mishra was arrested on February 1 and produced in a court in Cuttack. Further investigation is on,” an EOW officer said.
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Tenants living in a building branded with the Trump name headed to Manhattan Supreme Court Tuesday, trying to get the name removed.The tenants live in Trump Place, a luxury highrise on the Upper West Side of Manhattan.Residents of 200 Riverside Boulevard voted last year to take "TRUMP" off the building's faade, after three neighboring buildings did.But the condo board didn't remove the sign, after the Trump Organization threatened to sue.----------
What happens when two monkeys are paid unequally? Fairness, reciprocity, empathy, cooperation — caring about the well-being of others seems like a very human trait. But Frans de Waal shares some surprising videos of behavioral tests, on primates and other mammals, that show how many of these moral traits all of us share.
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The Thread is whetting your appetite for Taste of Soulard, and guess who's trying to take over the kitchen at Molly's? That's right, Tim is battling Chef Wayne in a gumbo showdown. Just as every ingredient in a gumbo contributes to the dish the same is true of people in community. Meet a teen model who is using her platform to give back. Learn how Mardi Gras is more than a party thanks to the Mardi Gras Foundation. See how a group of sports fans in Overland is making sure that kids in their community have what they need to play the sports they love. Speaking of sports, Former Cardinal Matt Holliday and his wife Leslee talk about their love of St. Louis and how they found a way to connect and give back in our first installment of "Hanging With The Hollidays. " All that plus Tim's secret gumbo ingredient, Saturday at 8:30am on Fox 2.
A suspicious 'device' has been found near a police station and courthouse in Melbourne's south-east.
A police bomb response unit on Tuesday morning attended a street in Frankston, where the station and Magistrates Court is located.
'Police are currently conducting safety checks ... following reports a suspicious device was located in the street. The Bomb Response Unit is attending,' a police spokeswoman said.
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SARATOGA, N.Y. (NEWS10) – The Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office investigating the death of an inmate at the county’s correctional facility.
Police say a corrections officer discovered Michael Hands, 51, unresponsive during a routine check.
The officer dispatched for help and rendered aid until EMS arrived.
Hands was transported to Saratoga Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Police say Hands was scheduled to appear in Saratoga County Court on March 1 for sentencing on two counts of third-degree criminal sex act.
An autopsy is scheduled.
TORONTO — Two more Ontario Liberal cabinet ministers have announced they won't be running for re-election next year, including the deputy premier.
Deb Matthews, the deputy premier and advanced education minister, says she will not run again in the 2018 election, but she will continue to serve as the Liberals' campaign co-chair.
Treasury Board President Liz Sandals says at 70 years old and having spent 30 years in elected office, she too has made the decision to retire.
The Liberals have been behind the Progressive Conservatives in the polls, but Sandals and Matthews say they believe their party will win the next election.
Economic Development Minister Brad Duguid announced last month that he would not run in next year's provincial election.
Jordan Kooy of the London Knights posted the best goals-against average (3.11) among OHL rookie goalies this season, earning the F.W. Dinty Moore Trophy for his efforts.
The 17-year-old from Bradford appeared in 24 games with a 10-8-0-1 record and a .904 save percentage. He chalked up his first OHL shutout in a 3-0 win at Kingston March 2.
Kooy played in 11 games last season while splitting his time between the Knights, St. Marys Lincolns and major midget AAA Jr. Knights, but he still considered a first-year player according to league rules.
He’s in good company. The last three winners have been Matt Villalta (Soo Greyhounds), Michael DiPietro (Windsor Spitfires) and Michael McNiven (Owen Sound Attack).
Kooy is the fourth Knight to win the award, after Ryan MacDonald (2003-04), Sean Basilio (1989-90) and Barry Heard (1976-77).
Kildare gardai are investigating an assault on a man in Kildare town on Saturday night, June 30 at 9,30pm that left him with a fractured skull and a bleed on the brain.
The injured party received a blow to his head with a closed fist that knocked him to the ground in Market Square. He sustained a fractured skull and a bleed on the brain and spent three nights in hospital after the incident.
According to gardai a witness came forward recently with information. Gardai do not yet have a suspect but the matter is still under investigation and they are currently reviewing all CCTV from the night.
Contact gardai on 045 527730 with information.
The United Nations says unidentified gunmen have attacked two U.N. peacekeeping sites in Mali, killing one Malian soldier and one U.N. peacekeeper.
U.N. deputy spokesman Farhan Haq said the U.N. camp in Douentza in the Mopti region of central Mali came under attack Monday morning. He said in addition to the two soldiers, two gunmen were killed when U.N. peacekeepers fired back.
Haq said the U.N. joins the peacekeeping mission's condemnation of the attack.
He said armed men launched an attack Monday afternoon against the U.N. peacekeeping mission's headquarters in Timbuktu city in northern Mali. He said the mission dispatched a quick reaction force and helicopters to the scene "and sporadic gunfire is still ongoing."
The peacekeeping mission in Mali is the deadliest of the U.N.'s 16 global peacekeeping operations.
Kevin Carey of Colebrook has owned a 1968 Dodge Dart GTS since he was 18 years old. His father bought the car in 1972 and sold it to his brother, who then sold it to him. It was turned into a drag racer in the 1980s and then parked in a garage for 27 years. He recently put it back on the road.
A brilliant display with both the bat and ball helped India blow away Australia in the ICC Under-19 World Cup final to become the first team to clinch the title four times. Australia, who elected to bat after winning the toss, were bowled out for an under-par 216 in 47.2 overs. Ishan Porel, Shiva Singh, Kamlesh Nagarkoti and Anukul Roy took two wickets apiece to restrict the Australians. After a clinical performance by the Under-19 team, we have a look at the young stars, who made it big at the Indian Premier League Players Auction which was held in Bengaluru on 27th and 28th January. While Shivam Mavi, Kamlesh Nagarkoti and Shubman Gill were picked up by Kolkata Knight Riders, Ishan Porel surprisingly went unsold in the auction.
Nile University Admission Screening Exercise 2017/2018 In Progress.
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ÁKK buys back HUF 6.51 bln of bonds early at reverse auction
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The Hungarian government’s Debt Management Agency (ÁKK) bought a combined HUF 6.51 billion of bonds expiring in 2018 before maturity at a reverse auction today, Hungarian news agency MTI reported.
ÁKK bought back HUF 4.44 bln of 2018/B bonds, which mature on April 25, 2018. Bids reached HUF 5.49 bln. The average repurchase yield was 0.19%.
ÁKK also bought back HUF 2.07 bln of 2018/C bonds maturing on June 22, 2018. Bids reached HUF 3.7 bln. The average repurchase yield again was 0.19%.
ÁKK said it had planned to buy back HUF 5 bln of both papers.
MILAN, April 20 Italian oil refiner Saras cleared in the first quarter of this year the debt it owed Iran for oil bought before sanctions were imposed, general manager Dario Scaffardi said.
The total amount of debt the refiner owed Iran was 400 million euros, the company said.
It paid off last year a large part of the money owed.
International financial sanctions on Iran were lifted last year after a deal over nuclear weapons development, though banking ties remain restricted.
Saras used to take a significant part of its feedstock from Iran before the embargo. It has resumed shipments since. (Reporting by Stephen Jewkes)
WASHINGTON (AP) — District of Columbia officials say they won't appeal a court ruling against a strict city gun law, setting the stage for it to become easier for gun owners to get concealed carry permits in the nation's capital.
City officials on Thursday announced their decision not to take the case to the Supreme Court.
In July, a divided three-judge federal appeals court panel ruled that a portion of the city law infringed on residents' Second Amendment rights. That portion required people to show "good reason to fear injury" or another "proper reason" to carry a weapon.
That requirement had remained in effect while the appeals court considered whether to re-hear the case as a full court. The appeals court announced last week it would not.
MADRID, April 28 Spain's state-owned lender Bankia posted on Friday a 28 percent rise in first-quarter profit from a year earlier after a fall in lending income was offset by a jump in trading gains.
Net profit for the quarter came in at 304 million euros ($330.27 million), beating an average of analysts' forecasts in a Reuters poll of 230 million euros.
Net interest income, a measure of earnings on loans minus deposit costs, was 504 million euros, down 12.7 percent from a year ago due to pressure from ultra-low interest rates.
In March, the Spanish government gave the green light to merger talks between Bankia and fellow nationalized lender Banco Mare Nostrum (BMN). The banks' boards are expected to approve the tie-up in May. (Reporting by Jesus Aguado; Editing by Angus Berwick)
An Oregon City woman received a life sentence Monday after pleading guilty to the 2016 murder of her husband.
Lisa Marie Peterson, 57, pleaded guilty in Clackamas County Circuit Court to the murder of her husband, 59-year-old Joseph Ben Peterson, in the couple’s home.
Peterson called police after she shot her husband in the chest with a .380 caliber handgun on February 11, 2016. She was waiting outside the home when officers arrived and was arrested without incident.
Her husband had already died by the time officers arrived at the scene.
While Peterson was sentenced to life in prison, she will be eligible for parole after 25 years.
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Now that ‘mass murder by vehicle’ has come to Canada, is it time to start considering the kind of sidewalk security that has become common in Europe? Ted Chernecki reports.
A 27-year-old Ecorse man is charged in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed 8-year-old Brandyn Starks in Detroit about 5 p.m. on April 19.
The child was pulling a wagon on his way to a park in southwest Detroit when he was struck by Stephen Williams, according to the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office.
After the collision, Williams fled in his vehicle.
Detroit police were able to ID and arrest Williams on April 21.
He is now charged with reckless driving causing death, operating with a suspended license causing death and failure to stop at the scene of an accident.
Williams was arraigned on charges Tuesday April 24, and ordered to be jailed on a $500,000 cash or surety bond. He's scheduled to return to court on May 8 for a preliminary examination.
A GoFundMe online fundraiser was created to assist Brandyn's family with funeral costs.
The single winning ticket is worth $456.7 million -- the eighth-largest pot in the game's history, officials said in a statement.
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May 2 William Blair & Company has agreed to pay $4.5 million to settle charges of payment errors and disclosure failure, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission said on Monday.
William Blair settled charges that it used its funds assets to pay brokers instead of using its own assets or having a written plan allowing it to pay the brokers with fund assets. (bit.ly/2oRbBqg)
The payment errors cost the funds approximately $1.25 million, which William Blair has since paid back to the funds plus interest, according to the SEC.
William Blair said in a statement, "When the firm became aware of the errors, we promptly reimbursed the funds with interest, confirmed that no shareholders were harmed and cooperated fully with the SEC throughout the entire process."
The SEC order also found that the Chicago-based company failed to disclose to its board that it was retaining a fee from investors. (bit.ly/2p2KRzj) (Reporting by Parikshit Mishra in Bengaluru; Editing by Lisa Shumaker)
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BC-BKW–T25-Kent St.-Michigan Box
NO. 24 MICHIGAN 54, KENT ST. 41
KENT ST. (6-5)
Korinek 4-12 1-2 10, Stephens 3-8 0-0 8, Barber-Smith 1-3 2-2 4, Cross 1-3 2-2 4, Golden 6-16 0-0 15, Poole 0-3 0-2 0, Smith 0-0 0-0 0, Totals 15-45 5-8 41.
MICHIGAN (8-2)
Brown 4-7 2-4 11, Dunston 2-4 0-0 4, Thome 4-6 3-4 11, Flaherty 2-12 0-0 4, Munger 3-8 2-2 10, Robbins 2-3 0-0 5, Church 2-5 4-4 9, Johnson 0-2 0-0 0, Totals 19-47 11-14 54.
Kent St. 15 4 9 13 —41 Michigan 5 14 19 16 —54
3-Point Goals_Kent St. 6-17 (Korinek 1-4, Stephens 2-5, Golden 3-6, Poole 0-2), Michigan 5-19 (Brown 1-2, Flaherty 0-7, Munger 2-6, Robbins 1-1, Church 1-2, Johnson 0-1). Assists_Kent St. 10 (Cross 7), Michigan 12 (Dunston 5). Fouled Out_None. Rebounds_Kent St. 32 (Korinek 8), Michigan 28 (Dunston 7). Total Fouls_Kent St. 12, Michigan 18. A_2,164.
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The 2017 NBA Draft is just 9 days away and the Detroit Pistons have the No. 12 pick.
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PARIS May 2 French gas and power group Engie plans to cut at least 1,900 jobs in France over the 2016-19 period and aims to offshore its retail services to third parties in lower-cost countries, the CGT union said in a statement on Tuesday.
The union said the company had announced the job cuts plan at its headquarters and that the cuts would impact Engie's French energy business, which it said employs 25,000 staff.
The union said Engie plans to move some of its call centres to Morocco, Mauritius and Portugal.
Engie declined to comment on the situation. (Reporting by Geert De Clercq and Benjamin Mallet; Editing by Sudip Kar-Gupta)
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (WSVN) — A controversial scene in Walt Disney World’s “Pirates of the Caribbean” ride has gotten a makeover.
The now-former scene used to show an auction block with a banner that read, “Take a wench for a bride.” A red-haired woman stood front and center as a group of tied-up women lined up behind her, all while chants of “We want the redhead” could be heard.
The change, effective Monday, turns the woman into a pirate herself who pillaged the town’s rum supply, as the characters now auction off loot rather than wives.
It’s not the first change Imagineers have made to the ride. A previous alteration that used to show pirates chasing women instead revamped the scene to show them chasing after food instead.
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Alice’s 21st Birthday celebration continues with tickets to see OneRepublic live in concert with special guests Fitz and the Tantrums and James Arthur coming to Shoreline Amphitheatre August 26 and Concord Pavilion August 27.
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There’s not much left near the top of the free agent stack, but one of the better players available has a suitor.
According to Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network, Bills cornerback E.J. Gaines visited the Cardinals, who are looking for a starter opposite Patrick Peterson.
Gaines played well for Buffalo last year after being acquired in the Sammy Watkins trade with the Rams.
He’s 24th on the PFT Top 100 Free Agents list, and the second-highest ranked player available (behind just No. 9 Ndamukong Suh).
It’ll be interesting to see if the Cardinals can do a deal with him, or if he draws interest elsewhere. The Panthers need help there, after presumptive starter Bashaud Breeland‘s deal fell through last week because of a foot infection.
Jonathan Turley reacts on 'The Ingraham Angle' after the FBI's Andrew McCabe is fired days before retirement.
HBO/Eric Liebowitz(NEW YORK) — Last Week Tonight host John Oliver has taken Vice President Mike Pence to task in with a new “children’s book,” Billboard reports.
The political commentator has spoofed a real kids book about the Pence family’s bunny, Marlon Bundo’s Day in the Life of the Vice President, with Oliver’s own take, called, A Day in the Life of Marlon Bundo. Making fun of VP Pence’s views about homosexuality, Oliver’s illustrated book, now available on PDF, portrays the bunny as gay.
Celebrities like Jim Parsons, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, RuPaul, Ellie Kemper, and John Lithgow will voice an audio book version. As of Monday morning, the book was topping Amazon’s best sellers list.
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KETCHIKAN, Alaska — A 71-year-old woman has completed her mission of performing a headstand in all 50 states.
The Ketchikan Daily News reports retiree Anne Bruinooge checked the last state off her list Thursday as she laid down a mat and did a headstand outside of the Alaska newspaper’s office.
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Bruinooge says she has been traveling around the country for the past decade, doing headstands in every state that she and her husband visit.
Bruinooge, who is an avid participant of yoga, says her motivation was simply “the fun of doing headstands.”
Bruinooge says she isn’t sure if anyone else has ever attempted to do a headstand in each state.
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The MPP for Chatham-Kent says the province has decided to install high tension cable barriers on the 401 instead of concrete ones next year.
After a series of serious crashes on the highway, Rick Nicholls petitioned the Liberal government to have a median be filled, paved over and concrete barriers installed along the busy highway between Tilbury and London.
Ministry officials told Nicholls on Wednesday the cable barriers are designed to redirect or contain vehicles from crossing into the on-coming lanes.
The barriers are less costly and could be installed sooner than the concrete option.
Nicholls doesn't believe the cable is as safe, especially if it has to holdback an out of control transport.
May 3 Genworth Mortgage Insurance Australia Ltd
* 2017 guidance unchanged
* Q1 reported NPAT $52.2 million versus $67.3 million a year ago
* Net Earned Premium (NEP) of $107.9 million in 1Q17 decreased 4.9 per cent
* Loss ratio was 34.8 per cent in 1Q17, up from 27.0 per cent in 1Q16
* Investment income of $34.3 million in 1Q17
* Expects 2017 NEP to decline by about 10 to 15 per cent and for FY loss ratio to be between 40 and 50 percent
* "House price growth is likely to moderate in 2017"
* For FY17 board continues to target an ordinary dividend payout ratio range of 50 to 80 percent of underlying NPAT
* Company expects GWP in 2017 to be below 2016 levels, down between 10 per cent and 15 per cent Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Great Britain trail 2-1 in their Davis Cup World Group tie in Spain after Jamie Murray and Dominic Inglot are beaten in the doubles by Pablo Carreno Busta and Feliciano Lopez.
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SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – A large section Alden Street will be closed for several weeks while crews install new water mains as well as a pedestrian walkway near Springfield College.
Alden Street will be closed between Wilbraham Avenue and Middlesex Street.
Traffic will be detoured around the area, but college parking lots and driveways on Alden Street will be be accessible.
He Momo is a collection of Te Kāea news features about New Zealanders who have a unique lifestyle. Kiwis who are rare in what they do and how they live. In part one we profile a lifestyle entrepreneur; a male weaver; a lone elderly woman who refuses to abandon her marae; the hired gun turned evangelist; the deep sea diving MP and an adventurer.
Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Clay Buchholz throws in the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays, Friday, March 31, 2017, in Clearwater, Fla. John Raoux AP Photo
I applaud all those students who have taken a stand against gun violence and are demanding all legislators take action to help protect the public against further mass gun violence.
The best way to do this is for all students who are old enough to vote or will be old enough by the November elections not only register but let your state and federal officials know that if they do not take concrete action immediately that they will vote for someone who will.
The best way to get a politicians attention is at the ballot box.
For those of you who are not old enough to vote show your concerns by getting out and working for those running foe office that share your concerns and will take positive action on gun safety.
Marc R. Becker,
Beachwood
March 28 Britannia Industries Ltd:
* Says Britannia has signed a joint venture agreement with Chipita S A, a Greek company
* Says estimated investment in JV co in phase-I is 1 billion rupees
* Says will hold 60 percent, Chipita will hold 40 percent of JV share capital
* Says name of JV co between Britannia and Chipita is Britchip Foods Ltd Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
LINCOLN, Ill. (WAND) - The Lincoln Park District has delayed the pool opening for the summer season due to a mechanical issue.
The shipment of necessary parts needed to get the pool ready has been delayed.
The Lincoln Park District Program Coordinator Abby Neece said they are trying to resolve the issue as soon as possible.
The pool was supposed to open May 30.
No new opening date has been given yet.
Since the tragic events at the Route 91 Harvest festival in Las Vegas on Sunday night, many of our listeners have asked if there is a charity that we can recommend them to.
The National Compassion fund is managed by the National Center for Victims of Crime- a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Listeners can donate at nationalcompassionfund.org or text “Vegas” to 20222 to donate $10 to the National Compassion Fund.
The National Compassion Fund will donate 100 percent of the funds received directly to victims and their families in Las Vegas, and the donations are 100 percent tax deductible.
We are also proud to share that CBS Radio will be making a $10,000 donation to the National Compassion Fund to aid the victims in Las Vegas.
Our thoughts remain with the victims of the attack, their families and our friends and colleagues in Las Vegas. We are all #LASVEGASSTRONG
BOSTON (AP) — Five female kitchen workers in Boston are detailing a sexual harassment lawsuit they're filing against a national restaurant chain.
The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights and Economic Justice, which represents the women, says the lawsuit being addressed Tuesday highlights the plight of women in low-wage positions like dishwashers, cleaners and cooks.
It comes as allegations of sexual misconduct have roiled American politics, media, film and other white-collar industries.
The lawyers' committee, a Boston-based nonprofit, says the lawsuit alleges a workplace filled with "lewd behavior, sexually inappropriate comments and unwanted touching."
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The woman and their attorneys are expected to speak Tuesday. The committee hasn't named the women or the restaurant chain yet.
Celebrity chef Mario Batali stepped away from his restaurant empire Monday after four women accused him of inappropriate touching.
Crews continued working Monday to rerail eight CSX train cars that went off the tracks near Crozet on Sunday.
Russell Westbrook and Paul George are seeing if they have the goods to become the NBA's next dynamic duo.
MORE: NBA Schedule: Rematches rivalries and returns
The new Thunder teammates are in Los Angeles and had their first workout together, according to ESPN.com .
The workout reportedly included drills and conditioning with fellow Thunder teammates Jerami Grant, Kyle Singler, Semaj Christon and Doug McDermott joining in.
While Westbrook and George were never close friends before free agency brought George to Oklahoma City. After George was dealt from the Pacers, the pair talked on the phone and made strides to get to know each other better.
It's the second time Westbrook as organized a workout for his teammates. George was unable to attend the first one because he already had a vacation planned.
The tale of the Tail o' the Pup stretches back to 1946, when it opened to searchlight fanfare at La Cienega and Beverly boulevards. But then one of the city's last “novelty” landmarks was uprooted for development.
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OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- The NBA's Golden State Warriors will buy the popular half-time entertainer known as the Red Panda Acrobat a custom-made, $25,000 unicycle to replace the one stolen from San Francisco's airport.
KTVU-TV reports Friday that the team notified Rong Niu's agent of its plan to replace the 7-foot (2.13-meter) unicycle the acrobat uses in her plate-juggling routine at halftime shows across the country. Agent Pat Figley says the unicycle will be built in China.
Police released surveillance photos from San Francisco International Airport's baggage claim area showing a man wheeling away black bags containing the unicycle. Niu has had the unicycle stolen Jan. 24 for 30 years.
She is a regular performer for the Warriors, the Los Angeles Clippers and Los Angeles Lakers. She's also appeared on America's Got Talent.
Canada is deploying equipment and troops to Mali as part of a peacekeeping operation in the African country. The United Nations considers its operation there as one of its most difficult and one of its most deadly — 162 peacekeepers have been killed in Mali since the mission began in 2013
MID continues releasing water from McClure
Search for Ghost Ship warehouse fire victims continues in Oakland
Fire leads Merced deputies to marijuana grow
Protesters, supporters clash at President Donald Trump protest in Tampa
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A policeman has been taken to hospital after he was attacked and knocked unconscious in a graveyard in Kent.
The officer was assaulted by a group of people near Manston Road in Ramsgate on Friday night.
Searches of the area with help from a police helicopter have been carried out, but no arrests have been made.
Kent Police said: "The officer is reported to have been knocked unconscious after being assaulted by a group of people in a graveyard at about 9.50pm.
"He was treated at the scene for a head injury and has been taken to a local hospital as a precaution.
"We are carrying out searches of the local area and are being assisted by the National Police Air Service helicopter."
Michael Kors shares plummet despite an earnings beat, with analysts blaming results from the Jimmy Choo brand and outlook for the full year.
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As Breitbart reported, the day before an illegal alien allegedly killed Kriehn and broke up his family, a pro-illegal immigration group in Indianapolis demanded that the county refuse to cooperate with federal immigration officers, complaining families were being “torn apart.”
The authorities said they do not normally reported illegal aliens driving drunk to the federal authorities.
“The Marion County Sheriff’s Office does not routinely notify federal authorities when suspected undocumented immigrants [sic] are arrested and jailed for serious, unrelated crimes,” WTHR 13 reported.
The left does not believe drunk driving is a crime that merits deportation. Sanctuary cities protect them. In fact, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio recently included drunk driving on the list of crimes that do not warrant deportation.
What do you think?
Because sometimes the world is a very good place, two members of the Spice Girls — Melanie Chisholm and Victoria Beckham — reunited on stage at a New Year’s Eve bash to sing When Two Become One.
Why am I not spending New Year's Eve in the Maldives where Melanie C and Victoria Beckham are singing together A video posted by Mikey Pop (@djmikeypop) on Dec 31, 2016 at 5:33pm PST
“Candle light and soul forever ❤,” Chisholm wrote on Instagram. “A wonderful start to 2017 xxx.”
Candle light and soul forever ❤ A wonderful start to 2017 xxx A photo posted by Melanie C (@melaniecmusic) on Dec 31, 2016 at 11:36pm PST
According to reports, the Beckhams invited Melanie C to perform at their New Year’s Eve bash in the Maldives.
And in other news of singers in the Beckham family, comes this video of Cruz Beckham:
Two police cruisers are seen outside of Central Collegiate around noon in response to the school's lockdown procedure on April 13, 2016. Lisa Goudy/Times-Herald Central Collegiate was locked down on April 13 just after 11:30 a.m. after reports of an agitated youth possessing a knife circulated.
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Moyes are making a version of their Gecko 155 hang glider with a smaller A-frame, to make ground-handling easier for smaller pilots.
The standard-size A frame has 1655 mm / 65” uprights and 1387 mm / 54” speed bar.
The smaller-size A frame has 1575 mm / 62” Uprights and 1270 mm / 50” speed bar.
The Gecko is Moyes’s intermediate hang glider. We reviewed it in issue 185 (sadly out of stock in print, but available digitally on Zinio). Richard Sheppard called it, “A lovely, lovely glider!”
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Baku. 9 October. REPORT.AZ/ The downward trend in Turkish lira can splash global market.
Report informs citing the Bloomberg, Mark Gudmora macro expert told the agency. According to expert, investors around the world should be prepared for negative processes in Turkish lira.
Notably, this morning, Turkish lira dropped by about 6% against US-dollar as a result of the political tension between US and Turkey. This was the highest limit for TRY/USD in last 8.5 months.
In presence of Abdel Nasser Darwish, the Principal of Al-Wafa School, parents of the students, and number of trainers, the hotel organised a graduation ceremony.
In conclusion, the hotel management honoured the graduates and the hotel has received a certificate of appreciation from Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services, SCHS, for their continued cooperation.
One of Amsterdam’s key players makes a track in 10 minutes.
Jameszoo is a self-described “naïve computer jazz” artist and Dutch representive of Flying Lotus’s Brainfeeder label, which released his debut album Fool in 2016. When he’s not making music he’s hosting residencies at the Netherlands’ Willem Twee Studios, a space filled with vintage gear for making electro-acoustic sounds.
We travelled to Den Bosch to meet Jameszoo at the space for this week’s episode of Against The Clock, where he put its unique collection of devices – including an ARP 2600 and a few pieces of test and measure equipment – through their paces with his Prophet ’08 synth.
Watch above and then see what Albert Van Abbe did with the Willem Twee collection for his ATC a few months ago.
Watch next: Paul White guides us through his collection of vintage studio gear
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — A Southwest Airlines jet made an emergency landing in California following reports that a passenger lit up a cigarette in a bathroom.
Southwest says Flight 1250 from Los Angeles to San Francisco was diverted Wednesday.
The plane landed safely at San Jose Mineta International Airport, about 50 miles (80 kilometers) south of San Francisco.
The airline says the passenger accused of smoking was turned over to law enforcement.
The remaining 32 passengers were placed on other aircraft to continue their trips.
PEOPLE who have been cared for by mental health services are being asked to take part in a study.
Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust is running a series of workshops as part of its Clinical Services Strategy.
The first phase of the plan is to look at how people access mental health services — and how this can be improved.
To do this, the trust will initially be focusing on East Hampshire and the Portsmouth area.
There are three five-day workshops and a two-day workshop and anyone willing to participate needs to be able to attend all of the days.
Dean Garrett, from Southern Health, said: ‘We are looking for participants who can commit to the full days.
‘We appreciate this might not be suitable for everyone. Therefore, we’ll have a special interest focus group for people who use Facebook, Twitter or email.’
For full dates and locations or for more information email delivery.unit@southernhealth.nhs.uk.
More than 700 delegates from around the world are expected to travel to Jamaica next month as the Financial Services Commission hosts the 42nd Annual Conference of the International Organisation of Securities Commissions in Montego Bay, St James. This will be the first time that any country in the Caribbean will host the IOSCO annual conference, which should also give a fillip to the local tourism sector.
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April 20 KAROLINSKA DEVELOPMENT AB
* KAROLINSKA DEVELOPMENT ANNOUNCES CHAIRMAN BO JESPER HANSEN AND CEO JIM VAN HEUSDEN'S DECISION TO STEP DOWN, AND THE PROMOTION OF VIKTOR DRVOTA TO CEO
* CEO, JIM VAN HEUSDEN, WILL FORMALLY LEAVE COMPANY AT END OF OCTOBER 2017.
* BO JESPER HANSEN, CHAIRMAN, INFORMS THAT HE WILL NOT STAND FOR RE-ELECTION AT 2017 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
* CEO, JIM VAN HEUSDEN, TENDERS HIS RESIGNATION AND WILL FORMALLY LEAVE COMPANY AT END OF OCTOBER 2017
* PROMOTION OF VIKTOR DRVOTA AS COMPANY'S CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, EFFECTIVE JUNE 1 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
Online purchase scams shot up from number four in 2016 to number one. Ken Love MCT
Tom Fulks writes about current events in SLO County and around the world from a liberal perspective. He's a former reporter and serves on San Luis Obispo County's Democratic Central Committee. His column runs in The Tribune every other Sunday, in rotation with conservative columnist Andrea Seastrand.
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The City of Saskatoon says a contractor punctured a water main near Central Avenue and Garvie Road on Monday.
WALTHAM, Mass. (AP) -- Celtics coach Brad Stevens says Isaiah Thomas plans to play in Game 2 Tuesday night against the Chicago Bulls, then head to Washington state to be with his family and help complete funeral arrangements for his sister.
Thomas attended the team's film session and short walk-through Monday, but did not speak with the media. Stevens says that after services for Thomas' sister, the star guard intends to rejoin the team Friday for Game 3 in Chicago. The coach adds that all plans are subject to change depending on how Thomas feels.
Chyna Thomas died early Saturday in a one-car accident outside Tacoma, Washington. No funeral date is set, and Stevens says the Celtics organization hopes to attend.
Boston lost the opener of the seven-game series 106-102 on Monday.
Related Stories Fear has gripped residents of Sunyani, following the alleged murder of a middle aged man early Wednesday morning.
The man who has not yet been identified as a resident of Sunyani was found lying in a pool of blood at the Victoria park Wednesday dawn, according to eye witnesses.
The Sunyani police have since deposited the body at the Brong Ahafo Regional Hospital awaiting autopsy while police continue with their investigations on the death.
The Assembly member of Area 3, where the said murder happened, Evans Kwame Kyere, says the lifeless body was found in front of a shop with a wound on his head.
Pledging his support for the police to investigate the matter, he revealed that the indigenes are scared by the death.
The Sunyani municipal Crime Officer, ASP Kingsley Wiredu, has told Peace FM's Correspondent Henryson Okrah that they suspect foul play.
"We suspect a foul play. It is possible he was murdered because of the deep injury on his head."
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CALGARY -- WestJet Airlines Ltd. says it's experiencing a computer system outage that is expected to cause delays in its operations.
The airline recommends travellers arrive early at the airport and check their flight status ahead of time.
Travellers have reported on Twitter that there are long lines and kiosks off-line at some airports, as well as issues with booking on the company's website.
The incident comes after the airline said last October computer problems caused delays for dozens of flights.
It's a stark contrast to this time last year, when he came in as Oakland's No. 3 or No.
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Anglo American (OTCQX:AAUKF, OTCPK:AAUKY) says it expects FY 2018 EBITDA to come in $300M-$400M lower than in 2017 because of repairs halting operations at its Minas-Rio iron ore operation in Brazil.
Minas-Rio, Anglo’s biggest development project, has suffered repeated delays and is on hold pending an investigation into leaks in the pipeline that helps to deliver its iron ore to export markets.
Analysts say the problem is more disruptive than previously thought, although Anglo reports overall group production broadly in line with expectations, with total Q1 output rising 4% Y/Y on a copper equivalent basis.
CEO Mark Cutifani says Anglo is working with unions to agree on “appropriate terms for the ~35% of our employees at Minas-Rio who will be on an extended period of leave.”
Also, platinum production at Anglo's majority-owned Anglo American Platinum (OTCPK:AGPPF, OTCPK:AGPPY) rose 7% Y/Y to 613.8K oz., and diamond production at the company's De Beers operations jumped 15% to 8.5M carats.
BURLINGTON (WKOW) -- Not everyone in Wisconsin will be rooting for the Packers when they face the Cowboys in the playoffs on Sunday.
In fact, there's one small town where loyalties will be truly tested: Burlington, the home town of Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo.
Romo graduated from Burlington High School in 1998.
He's enshrined at Fred's, a local burger joint, where people are torn about Sunday.
"We want to see him do well but I think everyone wants the Packers to win, so if Tony can score a lot of points but the Packers could win that would probably be the best case scenario," Ben Madson told WISN.
Romo comes back to Burlington every summer for camp.
He also donates to local charities in his hometown.
Citizens requested the Arlington Police Department and City Council to be transparent by releasing dash camera footage from a Feb. 1 incident. About 10 citizens expressed their support for the family of Tavis Crane, 23, by asking Arlington City Council members to release dash camera footage.
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Tawas City — A second man has been arraigned after being arrested in connection with the slaying of a 72-year-old northern Michigan man whose body was found in a shallow grave behind his home.
MLive.com reports 24-year-old Christopher R. Grinnell of Bay City was arraigned Monday in Iosco County District Court on one count of accessory after the fact to a felony in the death of Roger Lee Knickerbocker of Hale. The judge set a $1 million cash-surety bond.
Twenty-year-old Daniel J. Olar was arraigned Friday on an open murder charge and is held without bond.
Grinnell and Olar both are to appear for probable cause hearings on Aug. 22.
Investigators say Knickerbocker was killed on or about Aug. 3. A tip from an arrested woman led police to Knickerbocker’s body last week.
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SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Jazz remain undefeated in the preseason after defeating the Phoenix Suns 112-101 Friday night at Vivant Arena. Rodney Hood and Alec Burks led the way by scoring 19 points each.
The takeaways: Both Hood and Burks showed their shooting stroke from the 3-point line, combining to make 6 of 7 treys. All told, the Jazz shot 35.7 percent from beyond the arc. Dante Exum left the game with a left shoulder injury late in the first quarter and didn't return. The Jazz led the Suns by as many as 19 points midway through the third quarter before the Suns fought back, outscoring the Jazz 30-19 in the third but Utah kept Phoenix at bay the rest of the way.
Jazz almanac: 3-0 (preseason), won three straight
Next up: at Phoenix Suns (1-1), Monday, Oct. 9, 8 p.m.
On deck: at L.A. Lakers (0-3) Monday, Oct. 10, 8:30 p.m.
There have been bigger ASX disappointments than product comparison site iSelect, but none can claim to have delivered the disappointment as consistently in terms of downgrades and a high level of executive turnover.
In 2013, CEO Matt McCann fired off into the ether just months after the company’s IPO following a disagreement with the board over strategy.
Illustration: John Shakespeare
iSelect deselected its next boss just two years later when Alex Stevens looked for fresh opportunities with immediate effect as the board mulled over a bid from Providence Equity Partners.
Investors were hoping for a bid above $2, only slightly more than the $1.85 they paid in the IPO, and they will be ruing that missed opportunity. The board fiddled while Providence walked away.
iSelect investors are now expecting much less if Compare the Market founder - South African billionaire, Douw Steyn - is preparing a knockout bid for his Aussie rival.
Lowry aggravated his upper-body injury and he's been ruled out for Saturday's home clash with the Avalanche, Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Sun reports.
The 6-foot-5, 210-pound tank flank is reportedly day-to-day with his ailment, and the Jets aren't exactly confident that he'll play Tuesday, either. Still, especially since he's experienced a setback, we'd expect him to be reevaluated often in the coming days.
The Celtics added big man Greg Monroe on Friday to beef up their front court, so now Danny Ainge is pursuing bench scorers.
MORE: Clutch defence by Simmons late gives Sixers win
According the the Boston Herald, the Celtics are actively pursuing trades for Clippers guard Lou Williams and Grizzlies guard/forward Tyreke Evans.
Williams, who is averaging 23.5 points and 5.2 assists per game, has been linked to multiple teams as the NBA trade deadline looms on Feb. 8.
According to the Herald report, Memphis wants a first-round pick for Evans, who is averaging 19.5 points and 5.0 assists per game in his ninth season.
If those deals fall through, the Herald also mentioned Nuggets guard Emmanuel Mudiay as a less expensive option, as Denver reportedly wants a second-round pick for the third-year point guard.
Hardy is pitching in the ninth innings of Monday's game against the Orioles, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.
Hardy has been working his way back from a shoulder impingement suffered in late February. The Tigers want to get him into three spring games before he returns to the active roster. That should be able to happen, barring setbacks, though there's still a chance Hardy opens the season on the disabled list.
This is the statement from the Canadian Forces:
Alek Minassian, the accused in the recent incident in Toronto, was a member of the Canadian Armed Forces for 2 months in late 2017 – from 23 August until 25 October. He did not complete his recruit training and requested to be voluntarily released from the CAF after 16 days of recruit training. For privacy reasons, we will not comment further on Alek Minassian’s service in the CAF.
NORTH BEND, Ore. (AP) – A Coast Guard team rescued a 40-year-old man who became stranded while on a hiking trip in southern Oregon.
The U.S. Coast Guard said in a news release that the man had been last seen and heard from on Friday before a planned 45-mile hike in the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest.
Authorities say during the hike he apparently came upon a swollen river and couldn’t safely cross it. He said he didn’t have supplies to make the return trip to his car so he stayed put.
A Coast Guard helicopter crew from North Bend, Oregon was requested to help in the search Wednesday morning and the crew quickly spotted the man.
The Coast Guard says he was in good condition when he was hoisted into the aircraft.
Horford is dealing with a right knee contusion and is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Bulls.
It's unclear exactly when Horford suffered the injury, but it was likely during Sunday's tilt with the Pistons. With the Celtics heading into the second night of a back-to-back, there's certainly a chance Horford his held out as a precautionary measure, though the Celics may have him go through his pregame routine first to see if the discomfort has subsided. If Horford can't give it a go, we could see more Jayson Tatum at power forward, while guys like Daniel Theis and Aron Baynes should pick up more minutes as well in the frontcourt
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I wholeheartedly agree with Alma Shell on the subject of the Holy Island crossing (Northumberland Gazette, May 17) – fine drivers for rescue.
It is a disgrace how some people pay no attention to the signs.
I was born and bred in Alnwick, and have been on the island many times.
These people don’t seem to care about other people’s lives who have to come out and save theirs.
They should be taken to court, heavily fined, pay all rescue fees, take another driving test and, as Alma says, have an eye test as they don’t seem to understand the notice board.
Anne Logan,
Woodside Crescent,
Hadston
A Canadian man pleaded guilty today in Rochester, New York to conspiring to defraud the United States and commit theft of government funds, announced Acting Deputy Assistant Attorney General Stuart M. Goldberg of the Justice Department’s Tax Division and Acting U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy Jr. for the Western District of New York.
Arsenal transfer news: Stephan Lichtsteiner and Sokratis are both linked with the Gunners
That is the opinion of former Arsenal and Everton striker Kevin Campbell.
Both Lichtsteiner and Sokratis are heavily linked with a move to the Emirates.
Switzerland right-back Lichtsteiner is set to leave Juventus at the end of his contract and could join the Gunners on a free transfer.
Borussia Dortmund centre-back Sokratis could reportedly complete a £16million move to Arsenal this week.
New Phi Theta Kappa honor society members at Edgecombe Community College include, front row, from left, Ruby Estabane, Gloria Whitaker, Kelsey Owens, Logan Burnette, Haley Bain, Taylor Redman, Brenda Goodwin, Megan Ecker, Staton Dupree, and back row, from left, Sa'Quin Winstead, Saul Cisneros, Allison Parks, Mona Perkins, Amy Jilcott, Mack Cherry, Ronese Whitley and Holden Harrell. Edgecombe Community College's Alpha Omega Nu chapter of Phi Theta Kappa inducted 26 students into its membership during a recent induction ceremony held on the Tarboro campus.
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Author, Artist and Motivational Speaker Amber Rae joined us live with strategies to use when when you feel overcome with worry. Amber has a new book called “Choose Wonder Over Worry”. “Choose Wonder Over Worry” brings to life Worry and Wonder as two voices—or two characters—inside our mind. Through raw storytelling and interactive exercises, Amber Rae guides us on a journey of turning toward our emotions rather than pushing them away, and getting to know the aspects of ourselves that most want to be seen and heard. The book is available on Amazon.
SCHUYLER, N.Y. — Authorities say divers have recovered the body of a central New York man from an Erie Canal lock where he apparently drowned while trying to save his girlfriend’s cousin after the cousin jumped in to save a dog.
State police say troopers responded around 8 p.m. Wednesday to reports of two people in the water at Lock 19 in the Herkimer County town of Schuyler, 55 miles east of Syracuse.
Troopers say a woman had jumped into the canal to save a dog, then began struggling to stay afloat. The boyfriend of the woman’s cousin, 26-year-old George Grullon, of Utica, then jumped in to save her but didn’t resurface.
State police and Oneida County divers found his body late Wednesday night in 6 feet of water.
The woman survived and the dog was saved by troopers.
19 states get 30 days ultimatum to pay teachers
Gbenro Adesina/Ibadan President of Nigeria Union of Teachers, NUT, Comrade Michael Alogba Olukoya has declared that in the next one month, indefinite strike action would be declared in the 19 states where the state government are owing several month of salary. Comrade Olukoya made this declaration after National Executive Council, NEC, meeting held at the Teachers House, Oluyole, Ibadan. The states concerned are:
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Two people have been wounded after the attack of an armed individual in a Mosque in Constantinople yesterday afternoon.
The gun shots were heard outside the Hasan Mosque on the European side of the city.
The two wounded are still being treated in the hospital. The police are not sure yet if the incident is connected in any way with the terrorist attack in the club Reina, although this scenario is not likely to be true.
The police are still investigating the incident with great skepticism.
The Panel talks about the hurdles veterans have to go through to get government services
Saudi Arabia on Monday announced a lifting of the kingdom’s decades-long ban on cinemas, a landmark decision part of a series of social reforms ushered in by the powerful crown prince.
The culture and information ministry announced in a statement that “commercial cinemas will be allowed to operate in the kingdom as of early 2018, for the first time in more than 35 years,” adding that the government will begin licensing cinemas immediately.
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The National Collegiate Athletic Association adopted rules last week that require key administrators to complete annual training on sexual violence prevention, and to certify annually that the institution's teams and programs are familiar with policies and processes to prevent sexual violence or to deal with incidents that take place. Further, the rules require institutions to provide information to athletes on institutional policies and procedures.
A column in The Huffington Post noted that the NCAA rules are largely similar to what federal law requires of colleges, and that they don't address issues related to athletes found to have assaulted others. What the rules lack, the column said, "is enforcement or accountability that approaches penalties reaching the [same] level as the purchase of a hamburger for a student athlete."
Aug 14(Reuters) - LOKATY BUDOWLANE SA:
* SAID ON FRIDAY THAT ITS Q2 REVENUE WAS 649,690 ZLOTYS VERSUS 719,194 ZLOTYS A YEAR AGO
* Q2 NET LOSS WAS 653,526 ZLOTYS VERSUS LOSS OF 345,122 ZLOTYS A YEAR AGO
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Tis the season to be cozy!
After ringing in 2017 together, Khloe Kardashian and Tristan Thompson kept the party going in Miami on New Year’s Day, watching the Miami Heat play Detroit…
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University of Houston's Elijah Hall, a senior from Morton Ranch High School, is now a double NCAA track champion.Hall won both the 60- and 200-meter events at the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships.His time of 20.02 in the 200-meter is a new collegiate record and the second fastest time in the world.Hall's win in the 60-meter was even more amazing.Hall was a step behind with five meters to go, but a perfect lean gave him the victory by one hundredth of a second.Hall is the first UH runner to win multiple events at the NCAA Indoor Championships since Carl Lewis did in 1981. Lewis, who is Hall's coach at UH, says Elijah can go even faster.
Brexit Britain's under pressure to come up with a swift registration process for EU nationals in the UK.
The European Parliament's Guy Verhofstadt's been meeting Home Office officials in Brussels.
The UK's Windrush scandal - threats to deport some relatives of Caribbean workers - has hiked concerns.
"One application or registration per family has to be sufficient. That has to be possible," said Verhofstadt.
"Secondly, we are also looking that it becomes a real system of registration rather than application. That means that if people fill in all the data that are necessary, from that moment on there is this status. And that is not necessary for weeks or months, not to say years before the Home Office is agreeing with this."
NFCC wants new methods of investing in nutrition identified
National Food and Nutrition Commission (NFCC) Board Chairperson, Dr. Jabbin Mulwanda says there is need for the nation to identify new methods of investing in nutrition in order to reduce malnutrition.
Speaking during the opening of the National Food and Nutrition Summit in Lusaka, Dr. Mulwanda says the summit presents an opportunity for stakeholders to share their experiences.
Dr. Mulwanda, who is also Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary in-charge of Health Services, says the summit is an opportunity to review policy implementation in the area of nutrition.
He says the summit is important as it looks at addressing all forms of malnutrition in Zambia.
Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) announces the commercial launch of its Radeon RX Vega graphics cards at global e-tail outlets.
The Radeon RX Vega 64 air-cooled cards retail for $499.
Limited edition Radeon Packs also available with the Black Pack containing the Radeon RX Vega 64 for $599 and the Aqua Pack featuring the Radeon RX Vega 64 Liquid Cooled Edition for $699.
The Radeon RX Vega 56 graphics cards will launch on August 28 for $399.
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BOSTON (AP) - The Boston Marathon is giving runners who use music as motivation free access to elite competitors' playlists and tips.
John Hancock, which sponsors the marathon, says it's teamed up with Spotify to let participants in next month's race listen to champion runners' favorite music.
Elite athletes contributing tracks to the project include four-time Olympian Shalane Flanagan, who holds the American women's record on the Boston course; 2014 winner Meb Keflezighi; and Tatyana McFadden, a Paralympics gold medalist and four-time Boston Marathon champion.
Along with the music, athletes have recorded advice designed to help runners make it to the finish line.
Runners can compile a custom playlist of music that most closely matches their pace and running style.
The 122nd Boston Marathon is April 16.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Diane Keaton is such a special entertainer that even normally reclusive Woody Allen is appearing in a televised tribute to her.
Allen is among those honoring the actress in the American Film Institute’s presentation of its 45th Life Achievement Award. The AFI’s “Tribute to Diane Keaton” will premiere Thursday night on TNT.
Warren Beatty, Morgan Freeman, Reese Witherspoon, Jane Fonda and Emma Stone also paid homage to Keaton during a gala ceremony last week in Hollywood. Steve Martin and Martin Short performed a musical roast of the actress.
Allen, who directed Keaton to her Oscar-winning performance in “Annie Hall,” said he owes much of what he’s accomplished in his life to her.
About 1,000 years ago Chacoans (early Pueblo people) captured their wondrous experiences of a total solar eclipse by carving the celestial event into a rock. The petroglph reveals a circle with looping streamers that resemble the sun's outer atmosphere, or corona. Researchers think the rock art not only suggests the Chacoans celebrated, rather than feared, this event, but that they saw a coronal mass ejection during the eclipse. [ Read full story on the solar eclipse petroglyph
Enjoy the hit Broadway adaptation of the classic 1942 movie musical, showcasing an Irving Berlin score including the Oscar-winning “White Christmas” with big dance numbers, comedy and a hit parade of the great songwriter’s famous tunes. Tonight at 8 on KUAC TV Channel 9.1, or GCI Channel 9 & GCI Channel 657 for HD.
Olly Hunter a NFL presenter, producer and reporter on national radio in the UK as well as co host of the Gridiron NFL Show talks about the Super Bowl as well as the NFL in Europe
HAMMOND, La. — Two people were injured after gunshots were fired early Friday on a college campus in Louisiana, school officials said.
Southeastern Louisiana University spokeswoman Erin Cowser said the incident happened at 3 a.m. Friday near an assembly hall where basketball games and other sports events are held.
Cowser said the shooting apparently stemmed from a fight or altercation involving students and people who aren’t enrolled in the school.
She said the incident hasn’t forced any closures or cancellations on Friday, a day when the school doesn’t have a full schedule of classes.
“The incident is over and done,” she said.
It was unclear whether the two people injured were students. They were taken to a local hospital with injuries that were not considered life-threatening.
Cowser says no suspects are in custody. Police are investigating.
The school is located in Hammond, about 56 miles northwest of New Orleans.
The Swedish melodic metal band Metalite has released a piano version of their debut single "Afterlife". "Afterlife (Piano Version)" is available at all digital outlets as a digital single.
The original version of "Afterlife" is the opening track on the Metalite debut album Heroes In Time, available now through Inner Wound Recordings. The music video for "Afterlife" recently passed 800,000 views on YouTube.
"Afterlife (Piano Version)" is produced, arranged and mixed by Emma Bensing.
Heroes In Time is an impressive debut album filled with melodic and memorable songs, crowned with the strong and emotional vocals by vocalist Emma Bensing as well as a powerful production by Jacob Hansen (Volbeat, Amaranthe, Evergrey). The album should be perfect for fans of bands like Beyond The Black, Dynazty and Amaranthe.
An exterior of Fiesta on Main, a new Peruvian restaurant at 249 Main St. in Stamford on Feb. 10, 2017. An exterior of Fiesta on Main, a new Peruvian restaurant at 249 Main St. in Stamford on Feb. 10, 2017.
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A number of piglets have been killed in a fire on a farm at Normanby by Spital.
Six Fire & Rescue pumps attended the fire in agricultural buildings on Private Lane yesterday evening (Wednesday, June 14).
The fire also caused severe damage to an agricultural building and 110 large straw bales.
Two crews remained at the site to damp down and this morning (Thursday) one crew remains in attendance.
Lincolnshire Fire & Rescue say no cause has been established as yet.
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The Xbox One X video game console packs a lot of horsepower inside. But that's not all.
Printed on the circuit board of the console is a tiny image of Master Chief, the lead character of the Halo shooter franchise, riding a scorpion. Presumably, that's a nod to the Xbox One X's code name of Project Scorpio. The image was found by YouTuber unocero, who popped open the console to see its guts.
The Xbox One X, which brings 4K quality video and more powerful hardware, is available for preorder for $500 now. It will be available on Nov. 7.
A spokesman for Microsoft wasn't available for comment.
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The Christmas crib in Tralee will be blessed today.
The Mayor of Tralee, Norma Foley, has organised the ceremony, which will take place in the Square at 3:30 pm.
The crib was vandalised last year, and the damaged figures have since been replaced.
LA PAZ, April 6 Bolivian inflation was 0.01 percent in March, the government's National Statistics Institute (INE) said on Thursday, citing a slight increase in food and education prices.
The March data brought first-quarter inflation to 0.48 percent, INE said in a statement. Inflation for the 12 months through March was 3.34 percent.
Consumer prices in Bolivia rose 4 percent in full-year 2016. Its target for 2017 is 5.03 percent. (Reporting by Daniel Ramos; Editing by David Gregorio)
Lindelof became Jose Mourinho's first signing of the summer window yesterday when he joined in a £30.8million deal and he put pen to paper on a four-year contract after passing a medical at the club's Carrington training complex.
The fee is expected to rise to £40m once add-ons are taken into account.
And according to the Daily Mirror, Vasteras will profit from the transfer.
Lindelof originally played for them before deciding to up sticks and to join Benfica in 2011.
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A new report from IDC says 2018 won't be the best year for smartphones -- but there's hope for 2019.
The report, out Wednesday, predicts that smartphone shipments will drop 0.2 percent this year, following a drop of 0.3 percent in 2017. However, starting in 2019, shipments will get a bump once again, growing 3 percent annually.
That growth shakes out to about 1.7 billion smartphones by 2022.
One likely driver of that growth: the introduction of 5G smartphones. The first such phones will become commercially available in the second half of 2019, IDC expects, with 5G devices accounting for about 7 percent (212 million units) of all smartphones in 2020, and 18 percent by 2022.
Governor General David Johnston says elder Ellen White is being appointed to the order for her work as an elder and community leader, and for her efforts to preserve the local language.
White’s grandson says her publications and work in the education system helped to build shared understandings and appreciation for the richness and depth of the Coast Salish culture.
She is the author of multiple books on Coast Salish stories and worked as an advocate for the community to establish good working relationships and improved quality of life by securing essential services such as water and electricity for the community.
Yemen's Central Bank, based in the country's south, is accusing a Saudi-led coalition of blocking flights bringing cash to the country and "strangling" its economy.
Governor Mansr al-Qaiti says the blockade deprives Yemen's internationally-recognized government of the ability to pay salaries for 1 million civil servants.
He says the coalition, which is fighting Shiite Houthi rebels to restore al-Qaiti's government, banned 13 flights carrying cash to the southern port city of Aden since April, "without justification or clear reason."
Sunday's statement expressed "deep regret for such impediments," saying they undermine the bank's daily business and accusing the coalition of "strangling" Yemen's economy.
Since the Houthis overran northern Yemen and seized the capital, Sanaa, the government has worked from Aden.
Al-Qaiti's remarks reflect deep divisions between the coalition and the government.
5 members of meth distribution network sentenced to prison
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Five people have been sentenced to federal prison for working together to sell methamphetamine in Tennessee.
The U.S. attorney's office in Greeneville says the five were sentenced last week to prison terms ranging from 10 years to more than 17 years.
U.S. Department of Justice prosecutors say the group was part of a meth distribution network that sold drugs in east Tennessee, including Hawkins County.
About a dozen other members of the network also have been convicted of conspiring to distribute meth.
Prosecutors say 61-year-old David Jones, of Chatsworth, Georgia, supplied the organization with meth to sell. Jones has been sentenced to 15 years in prison.
March 30 Dynacor Gold Mines Inc:
* Dynacor completes 2016 with a net income of us$ 3.3 m
* Dynacor Gold Mines Inc - qtrly earnings per share $0.01
* Dynacor Gold Mines Inc - objective for 2017 is to control production costs and ramp up production at Veta Dorada plant to its actual 300 TPD capacity
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Shatta Wale has thrown a word of advice to his fans on twitter where he cautions them to do away with bad friends in order to see progress in their lives.
According to him, associating with bad friends takes away a person’s shine and until such people are completely ‘weeded’ out of a person’s live, one will not see change and progress.
He said:
“Delete those bad friends and see the changes that will occur in your life..They are the ones stopping your shine trust me”
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A new tree is now standing at EXPO New Mexico in memory of a long-time State Fair supporter.
Mary Harrell was the co-founder of Keep New Mexico Beautiful, which is a nonprofit dedicated to beautification projects across the state.
Friends, family and State Fair officials gathered Wednesday for a tree-planting ceremony outside of the Fine Arts Building at the State Fairgrounds.
Her daughter says that Mary went to the fair every year for 70 years always with a list of “must-do” activities.
“The flowers, she loved the flowers, the flower building, the Indian Village and the fry bread were always on the agenda.
Mary passed away last month at the age of 94.
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As Operation Olive Branch continues, Turkish soldiers deliver food aid to needy Syrian families that live near the border.
The Turkish military escalated its aid activities as Syrian families that live in the Sorke village of northern Afrin asked for help, saying they do not have enough food. Informing the Turkish Red Crescent on the issue, the soldiers delivered the aid packages that came from the organization to the Syrian families on Friday.
"We are pleased with the Turkish soldiers. We sought refuge in their arms. They gave us food and protected us. Before the operation, terrorists were coming to our village, but now they do not come anymore. Turkish soldiers provided us security. We are not scared anymore," the families said after receiving the packages, expressing that they already have a better life thanks to the operation.
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Good morning, and welcome to our rolling coverage of all things cryptocurrency, including price, regulation, innovation and financial crime.
Bitcoin is priced at $6,464 at the start of the day after falling from its high of $6,628 last night.
Ethereum has fallen a little to $462, and Ripple is priced at $0.48, down from $0.50 yesterday.
Bitcoin was boosted yesterday after the Financial Times revealed that Switzerland could yet become the global capital for crypto with the emerging industry getting full access to conventional banking services by the end of the year.
Switzerland’s fast-growing cryptocurrency industry could have full access to conventional banking services by the end of the year, a Swiss expert has said.
Outdoor enthusiasts, it's your favorite week of the year. The Southeastern Wildlife Exposition is about to take over the city and with it all the game, guns, and gear you could hope for. Plus, plenty of fun events for the fam and fido too. With that in mind, we've got the best of the fest covered for you here. Plus, in honor of SEWE's ode to all things wild and woolly, we've tracked down the city's most unusual pets. Sick of cats? How about a prairie dog? Just sayin'. For more SEWE events, check out charlestoncitypaper.com/sewe. Enjoy.
Funeral For: Joseph Ronald Reimer
Funeral Date: April 26, 2018
Joseph Ronald Reimer, 73, of Blumenort formerly of South Africa, passed away Sunday, April 22nd at Bethesda Regional Health Centre. He is survived by his wife Olga, 1 sister, 1 brother and their families.
The funeral service for Joseph Ronald Reimer will be held Thursday, April 26th at 2pm at Blumenort Evangelical Mennonite Church with burial at the church cemetery.
Viewing will be at the church one hour prior to the service.
Donations may be made to Evangelical Alliance Missions for an orphanage in South Africa.
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel, Steinbach.
Donald Trump Hillary Knew She Was Toast ... When She Nixed Fireworks
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Donald Trump knew he was going to be the next President when Hillary Clinton 86'd her fireworks show.
Trump just tweeted, "I thought and felt I would win big, easily over the fabled 270 (306). When they cancelled the fireworks, they knew, and so did I."
TMZ broke the story that Clinton canceled the fireworks show for her election night party. One campaign source says it looked too overconfident, but Trump clearly thinks they either had a premonition or hard data showing defeat.
It's interesting ... Katy Perry was one of the biggest Clinton supporters, but even she couldn't bring the fireworks.
The much-anticipated Nunes memo, released Friday after weeks of feverish build-up on the far-right, appears to be a dud. The declassified report accuses a group of current and former Justice Department and F.B.I. officials—including James Comey, his former deputy Andrew McCabe, and current Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein—of approving applications to surveil Trump campaign adviser Carter Page without disclosing that ex-British intelligence spy Christopher Steele, who compiled an intelligence dossier used in the warrant, was paid by Democratic sources and harbored anti-Trump bias. The most damning piece of evidence is the claim that McCabe had testified in December that the warrant would not have been sought without the dossier. Nowhere in the four-page memo is it noted that Page had already been on the F.B.I.’s radar for years, after he was targeted for recruitment by a Russian spy in 2013.
Jerusalem mayor Nir Barkat expressed sorrow at the death of Rabbi Shteinman.
"Rabbi Shteinman was a leader and spiritual guide for tens of thousands, including Jerusalem residents and people from the Jewish world and diaspora. Rabbi Shteinman acted all his life from devotion to the Jewish people and great love for every Jew. All his life he studied Torah, lived extremely modestly and carried on his shoulders the weight of the public he led so ably.
"The city of Jerusalem participates in the heavy mourning and expresses deep sorrow at the passing of the oldest leader of the generation and of the Torah world."
Ralph D. Thompson, 74 of Exland, passed away unexpectedly at this home on Saturday, March 17th. He is survived by his wife, Janet, 1 son, Dale of Cumberland, 3 daughters, Renee Sajdera of Radisson, Julie Thompson of Exland and Denise Wiperfurth of Minoqua, 8 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers, Max and Russ both of Exland and Don of Winter, 3 sisters, Pauline Anderson of Darlington, Lorie Cohoon of Exland and Mary Parsons of Monroe, WA. several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Ralph Thompson will be held at 11 AM on Thursday, March 22, at the Exland United Methodist Church with Rev. Mark Bartlett officiating. Burial will be in Windfall Cemetery in Exland. The Thompson family will receive friends from 4 PM until 8 PM on Wednesday, march 21 at Nash-Jackan Funeral Home in Ladysmith and from 10 AM until service time on Thursday at the church.
Police say a man has died following an all-terrain vehicle collision near Kakabeka Falls, Ont.
Officers from the Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Superior North Emergency Medical Service (EMS) responded to the collision Sunday at approximately 9:20 p.m., according to an OPP news release issued Tuesday. The collision took place on Mokomon Road, three kilometres west of Highway 11/17.
Police said the driver of the ATV, 59-year-old Larry Robillard of Conmee Township, lost control of the vehicle and collided with a hydro pole. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
An OPP technical traffic collision investigator also responded to assist with the investigation.
The investigation is continuing.
Maybe you think seeing an old, cast-iron radiator in a living room is quaint ... or a waste of floor space. Perhaps you appreciate the polished woodwork used to form crown molding and wainscot, or you think it looks dated and needs a fresher look.
Whether or not you love or dismiss old-fashioned houses, Portland has a plenty of them.
In this week's real estate gallery, we look at Portland's oldest houses built in the 1900s that are on the market or recently sold.
Another question: What do you think of modern furniture in a century-old house? A nice contrast or a conflict?
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The winner between Rwanda and Tanzania will face Uganda Cranes, who are tipped to go past the winner between South Sudan and Somalia.
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Mostly sunny skies and warm temperatures will continue through the weekend. A weak front may drop temperatures a few degrees on Saturday, but temperatures will remain above normal through Monday. But a stronger cold front will arrive Monday evening, bringing a welcome drop in temperatures, with highs in the 70s for several days.
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× KPLR to be sold as Sinclair works to close Tribune Media acquisition
ST. LOUIS, MO – Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. announced Tuesday that it has entered into agreements to sell television station assets to Standard Media Group LLC , Meredith Corporation, Howard Stirk and Cunningham Broadcasting Corporation, and another party to be announced in order meet government regulations and complete its purchase of Tribune Media Company.
The agreements include selling KPLR-TV to Meredith, which also owns KMOV-TV in St. Louis.
KTVI-TV and KPLR-TV are currently owned by Tribune Media Company. KTVI will be owned by Sinclair Broadcast Group at the close of the sale.
Sinclair will own, operate and/or provide services to 215 television stations in 102 markets when the acquisition is complete.
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The enchanting Saber Bride of the revered Fate series has made her transition into the real world, with this enticing cosplay depicting the stronk woman with her sword in hand but also expressing her sex appeal by way of some tantalizing cleavage – and no doubt serving as a trigger for feminists.
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EMBED >More News Videos Iconic toy chain Toys ''R'' Us will close all its U.S. stores.
If you're still holding on to your expired Toys "R" Us gift cards, one company will allow you to turn them in for some family fun.Starting on April 23, you can bring your Toys "R" Us gift cards to a Main Event Entertainment center in exchange for a $20 game play card.Guests will receive one $20 FUNcard, good for game play only, for each Toys "R" Us gift card, regardless of the value remaining on the card. Limit two gift cards redeemed, per person, per day.All Toys "R" Us gift cards expired on April 21. The retail chain filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in September and is in the midst of a liquidation and asset auction overseen by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Virginia. Main Event is only offering the fun exchange program through May 31. So, act fast!
In the 1990s, a federal judge barred him from performing under his former band's name. Otis Williams, the band's lone original member, sued Edwards for trademark infringement after he had used variations that included "The New Temptations." He was allowed to use "The Temptations Review featuring Dennis Edwards," and performed under that name for nearly two decades, according to Roberts.
Key workers will be able to get two-for-one tickets to Royal Ascot this year.
Ascot Racecourse is offering 500 two-for-one Queen Anne enclosure admission tickets for ether Tuesday, June 19 or Wednesday, June 20.
Staff who work for Frimley NHS Foundation Trust, Thames Valley Police (Ascot, Bracknell, Maidenhead and Slough branches) the Fire services (Ascot Bracknell, Windsor, Crowthorne, Wokingham, Slough, Langley and Maidenhead) and South Central Ambulance Service within a 10-mile radius of the racecourse will be able to take part in the offer.
Guests will be able to enjoy the Grandstand’s facilities including bars, restaurants and views of the Royal procession and Parade Ring.
Thousands of race-goers were expected to attend Royal Ascot this year, which runs from Tuesday, June 19 until Saturday, June 23.
To book tickets call 0344 346 3000 or visit www.ascot.co.uk/royalascot using promotional code RALOCSERV.
BARBERTON, Ohio (AP) — Authorities say a northeast Ohio woman accused of shooting her husband multiple times and dismembering his body has been charged with murder.
A Barberton Municipal Court judge on Monday set bond for 49-year-old Marcia Eubank at $1 million. She is charged in the death of 54-year-Howard Eubank. Records don’t show an attorney for her.
A Summit County Sheriff’s Office release says deputies found deteriorating remains tentatively identified as those of Howard Eubank on Saturday at the couple’s home in Coventry Township in suburban Akron. Authorities say deputies had responded to a call from the couple’s adult son about possible remains.
The release says investigators believe Eubank was killed earlier this year in a “domestic-related incident.”
Authorities say Marcia Eubank was arrested later Saturday in a store parking lot.
Kumasi based rapper, YPee
Kumasi based rapper Nana Yaw Agyeman popularly known as YPee is set to hit the Brong Ahafo Region with the radio tour of his new single which features Yaa Pono.
The rapper who is currently promoting his new single will be hitting about Six (6) radio stations in Sunyani namely Sky FM, Angel Fm, Storm FM, Greena FM, among others on Friday October 6th and Saturday 7th.
This also comes off as a pre-promo of his yet to be released ‘Survival’ album which is slated for this December.
YPee is currently signed to XTwo Entertainment and is gradually becoming a household name.
The two-day radio tour in Sunyani is aimed at expanding his audience reach and gaining more airplay in the region.
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AICHI (TR) – Aichi Prefectural Police have arrested an organized crime member in the sale of counterfeit luxury apparel from foreign brands, including French manufacturer Hermes, reports Nippon News Network (Feb. 13).
In November, Akihisa Tsuzuki, a 47-year-old member of the Yamaguchi-gumi, and a former gangster, 56, allegedly sold a fake Hermes handbag to a woman living in Tokyo via an internet auction site.
Aichi police launched an investigation in the suspects after being tipped off by law enforcement in Fukushima Prefecture about a “large quantity of fake items being sold on the internet.”
Since January of last year, the suspects are believed to have made 10 million yen in sales of fake items.
According to Nagoya TV (Feb. 13), police suspect a portion of the sales was used to fund the Yamaguchi-gumi.
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An OPP officer suffered minor injuries after ditching his cruiser in Georgian Bluffs on Wednesday.
Just after 5 p.m., Grey County OPP responded to the collision involving the cruiser on Highway 6 and 10 south of Rockford.
The fully marked cruiser was travelling southbound on the highway and was about to overtake a vehicle when another southbound vehicle proceeded to make a left turn onto Circle Drive, Grey County OPP said in a news release.
To avoid a collision, the officer took evasive action by driving the cruiser into the east ditch. The officer was taken to hospital and was treated for minor injuries and released. There were no other injuries reported, the news release said.
The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information that can assist is asked to contact Grey County OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. A web tip can be submitted at www.cstip.ca.
Belleville West junior Lawrence Brazil III (10) battles East’s Kienen Waller for the ball during a Southwestern Conference game Friday. Brazil is averaging 11 points per game this season. Jimmy J Simmons For the News-Democrat
Have you seen this video out of Sliddel, Louisianna?
It's called a Mayfly swarm and it happens! I have never seen it happened and I am grateful for that but it looks like a scary movie scene!
We want to hear from readers across Britain as Britain’s prime minister calls for a general election
Theresa May has called for a general election in June, citing parliamentary opposition to Brexit as justification for her decision.
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The call for a snap election came as a surprise, with the prime minister having previously ruled out an election before 2020.
SNP’s leader Nicola Sturgeon called the decision “the most extraordinary U-turns in recent political history.”
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I always tried to see peace in the world that we all live. Because, we cannot afford to see our homes burnt.
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After the Florence gym floor was flooded by more than an inch of water from a kitchen sink leak, it wasn't hard Friday to find a place to insert a blower underneath the ruined maple floor to try to dry it out.
Ghanaian forward Ben Aheampong has joined the rest of his Zamalek teammates for preseason ahead of next season despite the uncertainty shrouding his future.
The Ghanaian was named in the waiting list for the club's team for the upcoming season, following his return on loan at Petrojet.
The former Kumasi Asante Kotoko struggled to break into the Zamalek team and spent the last six months at Petrojet where he enjoyed some play time.
However, last week, Zamalek named their squad for next season with the Ghanaian on the waiting list. Ben Acheampong will be looking at impressing new manager Christian Gross.
The Egyptian giants announced the Swiss manager as the new head Coach of the club giving an opportunity for all players to justify their inclusion at the White Castle.
Ben Acheampong has begun gym work as he works on getting ready for the upcoming campaign.
Meanwhile compatriot Nana Poku mutually terminated his contract with Zamalek a week ago after joining the club last season.
Forty five people have been indicted by the Lamar County grand jury. Some of those indicted faces multiple felony charges. Offenses handed down by the panel include dozens of drug charges, robbery, assaults, aggravated assaults, sex crimes, fraud, weapons violations and felony DWI.
AUSTIN, Texas — The family of Texas basketball star Andrew Jones says he is making "positive strides" in his leukemia treatment.
The sophomore guard was diagnosed in January and is at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.
The family says in a statement Saturday that Jones recently was able to get out of bed, a "huge difference" from when he was first diagnosed.
Jones considered going to NBA after his freshman season but returned to Texas. He was the team's leading scorer when sidelined for several games with a wrist fracture. He was diagnosed with leukemia after complaining of always feeling tired. His last game was Jan. 1 against Iowa State.
Miami Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard (25) defends against the New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (11) on an incomplete pass in the second quarter as the New England Patriots host the Miami Dolphins at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, September 18, 2016. AL DIAZ adiaz@miamiherald.com
Baku. 22 December. REPORT.AZ/ The Parliamentary Committee for Defense, Security and Anti-Corruption has convened.
Report informs, draft amendment was considered in the law "On consent to the placement of the platoons of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Azerbaijan in the structure of battalion of the Turkish Armed Forces and under the general command of the NATO structures in Afghanistan and participation in corresponding operations".
The decision will come into force on January 1, 2018.
After discussions, it was recommended to the plenary session of Milli Majlis (Azerbaijani Parliament).
The death has occurred of Tom Healy, former chief executive of the Irish Stock Exchange.
Mr Healy, born in 1950 in Co.Westmeath, was head of the Irish Stock Exchange for 20 years from February 1987 to June 2007. More recently he served as chief executive of the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) (formerly the Abu Dhabi Securities Market (ADSM), before retiring in 2010.
Mr Healy also acted as a consultant to the World Bank, the European Union and the United States Agency for International Development, and was involved with the World Federation of Exchanges and the Federation of European Securities Exchanges.
His funeral Mass took place today, Tuesday, at the Church of the Assumption, Dalkey at 11.30am, followed by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery.
Drama and fierce battle will ensue in the next episode of MTV Splitsvilla X as Baseer and Maddy fight it out against each other to save themselves from elimination.
The next episode on Splitsvilla X will see Baseer and Maddy swinging (literally!) in the air in a task to determine who will be eliminated from the show. While Baseer will have Priyank, Nibedita and Naina in his corner, Maddy will be seen supported by Haneet, Alisha and Steffi.
Speaking about the task, a source from the sets shared, “It was a best of 5 task wherein all the participants had to remove ribbons tied to each other’s back. It was a nail biting task as both the teams had equaled the score and it was all left to Baseer and Maddy in the final round.”
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Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood turns 50
On the eve of what would have been Fred Rogers’ 90th birthday, NBC News’ Harry Smith takes us back to his neighborhood.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - V Technology Co Ltd
* Says it received orders from overseas mega display maker worth about 11 billion yen in total, to provide two kinds of exposure apparatus
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Elaine Wynn Leading Casino's Board Post-Scandal Overhaul
Elaine Wynn, the ex-wife of Steve Wynn, who is also the biggest shareholder and co-founder of Wynn Resorts, is leading the casino board room makeover after the sexual misconduct scandal allegations. Gullane Capital Partners' Trip Miller discusses with Bloomberg's David Westin on "Bloomberg Daybreak: Americas." (Source: Bloomberg)
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Brazil star Neymar is getting fitter every day as the striker recovers from a broken foot, Brazil teammate Danilo said from their pre-World Cup training camp in London on Wednesday.
The Paris Saint Germain forward was injured in February and is yet to play a match since then, with two weeks to go before the World Cup kicks off in Russia.
"He's getting better every day, getting faster, more agile and more difficult to defend against," said Manchester City's Danilo, who knows Neymar from his Santos days.
"He's so fast you wouldn't know whether to go, left, right, forwards or backwards," Danilo said of Neymar's trickery.
"We hope he'll be 100% ready or as ready as is possible."
Brazil play Croatia at Liverpool June 3 and against Austria in Vienna on June 10 before their opening World Cup game with Switzerland June 17.
A Martin man has been arrested and charged with theft from a home that burned on August 11th.
Martin police reports said officers and fire department personnel responded to 417 North McCombs Street in reference to a structure fire.
Upon arrival, it was determined that some of Jerry Owens personal property was missing from the home.
Owens said a 9-milimeter pistol, a Troy Built pressure washer and metal ladder, all valued at approximately $650, were missing.
Following an investigation, police located the items at the residence of 46 year old Mark Milan.
Milan was charged with aggravated burglary, burglary and two counts of theft of property.
The police report said the case is still under investigation.
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Today's weather - cold and sunny
The Met Office say there will be plenty of fine weather during Bank Holiday Monday with a lot of winter sunshine for all.
However, it’ll be cold with a fresh north-westerly breeze. Some cloud will bubble up in the afternoon with the odd wintry coastal shower possible. Maximum temperature 5 °C.
Tonight: It will be a cold night with a widespread hard frost. The cloud will gradually increase and further showers will feed in from the coast, often turning wintry over hills. Minimum temperature -2 °C.
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Former UK trade minister Lord Davies and XL Catlin deputy executive chairman Stephen Catlin are on the shortlist for the Lloyd's chairmanship as the decision goes down to the wire, The Insurance Insider has learned.
The Nominations Committee has yet to make a decision on its preferred candidate to put to the Council of Lloyd's, which will take the ultimate decision on the appointment.
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Youths enjoy spring turkey harvests
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Above, Zack Burnette, 12, of Cass City shot this trophy Thumb turkey at 35 yards recently with a 20-gauge shotgun. At right, Hugh Walker, 14, of Cass City dropped this Thumb turkey in its tracks at 10 yards recently while using a 10-gauge Magnum shotgun. (Photos by Tom Lounsbury/Hearst Michigan)
To submit photos of successful hunts, email Dan Chalk at chalk@mdn.net
NLC backs ASUU as varsity teachers begin indefinite strike
Niyi Odebode and Fidelis Soriwei The Academic Staff Union of Universities has commenced a nationwide indefinite strike to protest against the failure of the Federal Government to implement the terms of the agreement reached between the union and the government in 2009. The President of ASUU, Prof. Biodun Ogunyemi, during a press conference in Abuja […] Read Full Story
LONDON — Five versions of a Vincent van Gogh masterpiece are being reunited for the first time in a “virtual exhibition.”
Van Gogh painted his “Sunflowers” series in the south of France in 1888 and 1889. Five versions of work reside in five different museums on three continents.
On Monday they will all be streamed to a global audience in a Facebook Live broadcast.
The broadcast will begin in London’s National Gallery at 1650GMT (12:50 p.m. EDT). Then it heads to Amsterdam’s Van Gogh Museum, the Neue Pinakothek in Munich, the Philadelphia Museum of Art and Tokyo’s Seiji Togo Memorial Museum of Art.
A curator from each museum will describe what makes their version unique.
Last week, the museums launched a virtual-reality experience that shows viewers all five “Sunflowers” in one room.
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This story has been corrected to show that the hour when the exhibit will be broadcast in the Eastern U.S. is 12:50 p.m., not 12:50 a.m.
This house is well configured offering a master bedroom suite, a second bedroom suite and a further bedroom and bathroom. In addition to this there is ample living accommodation with a primary reception room on the first floor, a large kitchen/ breakfast room leading on to a patio garden at the rear. This house, which is arranged over only three floors, has an abundance of natural light and modern fittings throughout. Cadogan Lane is an unrivalled location on the boarders of Knightsbridge and Belgravia and is ideally located for the shopping facilities and amenities of Sloane Square and Knightsbridge. Entrance hall Kitchen/dining room Reception room Master bedroom suite Two further double bedrooms Two further bathrooms Guest WC Loft/storage space Patio garden Garage
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) - Police say burglars stole $165,000 in jewelry from a room at the Beverly Hills Hotel that was occupied by actor John Stamos' fiancee.
A police statement says Caitlin McHugh was away from her room Friday evening when a crook or crooks got in and took several items of jewelry.
It's unclear how the burglars got inside. There's no indication of forced entry.
The theft comes amid reports that the actress, who's pregnant, is marrying Stamos this weekend.
A message seeking comment from Stamos' publicist wasn't immediately returned Saturday.
Stamos stars in Netflix's "Fuller House" and spent part of last year with The Beach Boys as a drummer. McHugh has had guest spots on "The Vampire Diaries" and "NCIS: Los Angeles."
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The Naira on Tuesday appreciated to N360 to the dollar at the investors’ window, after depreciating for five consecutive days, newsmen report.
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The Nigerian currency gained 54 kobo to exchange at N360, stronger than N360.54 traded on Monday, while it was sold at N305.7 to the dollar at the CBN window.
Trading at the Bureau De Change (BDC) window saw the Naira close at N362 to the dollar while the Pound Sterling and the Euro closed at N510 and N445, respectively.
The Naira exchanged at N362 to the dollar at the parallel market, while the Pound Sterling and the Euro closed at N510 and N445, respectively.
Traders at the market expressed confidence in the ability of the CBN to maintain the stability of the Naira at the foreign exchange market.
Newsmen report that with the 22billion dollars Diaspora remittance recorded in 2017 and the increase in external reserves to about 47 billion dollars, the Naira may be on its way to greater stability.
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The Mayo Clinic Blood Donor Center is asking for your help after having low numbers in their inventory.
According to the clinic's website, there is a need of A-positive and O-negative blood as well as an urgent need for platelets throughout the week. The center does have enough blood to get by, meaning it's not yet a crisis.
Anyone who wants information on how to donate can go online, can call the center at 507-284-4475.
Cybersecurity Due Diligence In M&A: 8 Questions To Ask
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 1:30 PM EDT) -- One of the biggest challenges currently facing businesses today is the threat of a security breach. Because most businesses are almost totally dependent on digital data and networked systems, any compromise of key digital assets can have serious — and potentially catastrophic — consequences.
Consider the recent security breaches suffered by organizations such as Equifax Inc., Target Corp., Neiman Marcus Group, Home Depot Inc., Sony Corp, the Democratic National Committee, and Yahoo! Inc. The resulting remediation, litigation and breach response costs these companies incurred, and the...
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The Golden State Warriors go up against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Finals over the next two weeks for the honour of being crowned the champions.
The likes of Steph Curry and Kevin Durant will have a big part to play if the California side are going to shackle Lebron James and take home the trophy.
The star duo are on huge wages compared to their less illustrious team-mates, but just how much do the players earn?
Express Sport has taken a look at every Golden State player’s reported salary – according to www.hoopshype.com.
Take a look through the gallery above to see how much the Golden State Warriors get paid.
It was announced this afternoon (October 6) that comedian Ralphie May has passed away at 45 years old.
RIP to my friend and personal trainer, @Ralphie_May. pic.twitter.com/lmKHdG1ijh — Kevin Klein (@TheKevinKlein) October 6, 2017
TMZ initially brokeon Friday afternoon, was confirmed by May’s manager Judie Marmel. May had suffered from pneumonia, which had caused him to cancel several shows. He did perform twice this week in Las Vegas. His body was found this morning.
For more, head to The Hollywood Reporter.
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BURLINGTON, MA (WHDH) - Two people were inside the home when a fire started in a Burlington home, officials said.
According to the Burlington Fire Department, they both made it out safely.
An investigation revealed that the fire started on the second floor of the house.
The cause is still under investigation.
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England's Australian rugby union coach Eddie Jones has ignited a club versus country row by telling Bath owner Bruce Craig that he is unqualified to criticise his methods during national team training sessions.
Ben Te'o is the latest England player to be hurt after the centre aggravated a thigh problem first sustained in the Six Nations when performing a weights session, rendering him unable to tour South Africa next month.
"I don't have any concerns. We train appropriately for Test match rugby": Eddie Jones. Photo: PA
It raises the number of casualties sustained during England camps under former Wallabies supremo Jones to 15 with five of those incurred by Bath players.
Craig has declared that the quantity of injuries is "totally unacceptable" and stated "there has got to be significant questions asked about duty of care", adding "what is going on in the camp?".
England's head coach returned fire on Wednesday by insisting his methods are necessary to prepare a team for the international arena.
Today on the Academic Minute, Jeffrey Gardner, assistant professor in the department of biological sciences at the University of Maryland Baltimore County, explores how we can find better ways to make the products we use today. Learn more about the Academic Minute here.
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Former Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller and south St Andrew Member of Parliament Dr Omar Davies have served notice to officially resign from the House on June 29. Leader of Opposition Business in the House of Parliament, Phillip Paulwell, today said that both... Read more KINGSTON, Jamaica - Former Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller and south St Andrew Member of Parliament Dr Omar Davies have served notice to officially resign from the House on June 29. Leader of Opposition Business in the House of Parliament, Phillip Paulwell, today said that both members have indicated their decision through letters of intent.
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - ARGENX NV:
* TO PROVIDE UPDATES ON PHASE 1/2 CLINICAL TRIALS OF ARGX-110 IN ACUTE MYELOID LEUKEMIA AND CUTANEOUS T-CELL LYMPHOMA DURING AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEMATOLOGY ANNUAL MEETING Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
DEHRADUN: Four persons were killed and 10 others, including six soldiers , went missing after a cloudburst triggered flash floods in Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh district on Monday, police said.The disaster occurred near Malpa , washing away 14 persons. Four bodies have been recovered but the six soldiers and four others remained untraced."One JCO (Junior Commissioned Officer) and five others have gone missing. Two vehicles are also missing," a military official said.The incident took place near a Shiva temple at Malpa.The Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage has been halted for now. Sashastra Seema Bal personnel have been rushed to the spot for rescue and relief operations.Authorities in Nepal have been asked to help in the search operations.The six soldiers were washed away near the Mangti canal along with some tents and mules. Heavy rains have been lashing the hill state for some time now, causing landslides, flattening houses and damaging bridges.
April 24 (Reuters) - Financial services provider Raymond James Financial Inc on Tuesday named David De Luca as head of its global equities business.
De Luca, a veteran equities professional, will be responsible for Raymond James’ U.S. and European institutional sales, equity research and equity trading, the company said.
He joins the newly created role from private equity firm Vesey Street Capital Partners and will be based in New York. (Reporting by Nikhil Subba in Bengaluru; Editing by Shailesh Kuber)
April 3 New Age Beverages Corp:
* New Age Beverages Corporation acquires coco-libre
* New Age Beverages Corp - transaction includes a combination of cash and shares of common stock in new age beverages
* New Age Beverages Corp - specific terms of deal were not disclosed
* New Age Beverages Corp - as part of deal, team has identified more than $5 million in cost and revenue synergies to be gained over next 12 months
* New Age - in cost synergy area, group will realize more than $3 million in immediate savings in operating expenses, infrastructure convergence under deal Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The Los Angeles Dodgers will pay tribute to one of baseball's most celebrated home runs by introducing a "Kirk Gibson seat" at Dodger Stadium.
The seat will be added in the right field pavilion at the spot where Gibson's game-ending homer landed during Game 1 of the 1988 World Series. The chair will be painted blue and feature Gibson's signature, the team announced Monday.
Tickets will cost $300 for a package that includes a companion seat, two commemorative T-shirts and food and drink. The Dodgers will donate $200 from each purchase to the Kirk Gibson Foundation to raise money and awareness for Parkinson's research.
"Kirk Gibson was part of one of the greatest moments in Dodger history, and we're thrilled to partner with Kirk to help him and his foundation raise funds and awareness in fighting Parkinson's disease," Chief Marketing Officer Lon Rosen said in a statement.
STORRS, Conn. (WTNH) — Part of the UConn campus in Storrs is about to look a whole lot different.
The school is renovating its 4500 square foot bookstore right across the street from Gampel Pavilion.
The new bookstore will have a new entrance, an Apple Store, a Starbucks, a 3,000 square foot area on the second floor that will be used for events and activities, charging stations with USB outlets and even an area focused on skincare and beauty products.
The project costs about $3 million, but Barnes and Noble, which runs the bookstore, is paying for it.
Homestretch, a non-profit organization that helps homeless families move from crisis to financial independence and long-term stability, is a part of the 2017 Allstate Foundation Purple Purse Challenge during the month of October which is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Interested locals can participate in the challenge and help Homestretch raise funds to empower families who are survivors of domestic violence. The challenge kicked off Oct. 2 and ends on Oct. 31. If you’re interested, you can consider joining Homestretch as a fundraiser and can help the organization make an even bigger impact with its families.
If you wish to participate but can’t fundraise, then donations both big or small are openly accepted. Homestretch appreciates any support toward helping survivors of domestic violence and can be contacted at 703-237-2035 or at info@homestretchva.org.
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Statement from Clint Matthews, President and CEO, Tower Health and Anthony V. Coletta, M.D., MBA, President, Independence Blue Cross Facilitated Health Networks
Independence Blue Cross and Tower Health have agreed to a new three-year contract, effective immediately, that ensures Independence customers continue to receive in-network health care coverage at Brandywine, Chestnut Hill, Jennersville, Phoenixville, and Pottstown hospitals. Reading Hospital will also remain in the Independence network.
Providing patients, members, and communities continued access to quality, affordable care in this region is paramount for both organizations; and resolving these discussions quickly was in the best interest of members and patients.
We are confident that this agreement will serve as the foundation for a strong relationship between our two organizations.
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(AP) - Higher rents are becoming an issue in Spokane County, where a new report says half of renters are spending over 30 percent of their income on rent.
Rents in the Spokane market have increased notably over the past year and a half. That's according to Terri Anderson, co-director of the Spokane Tenants Union.
The Spokesman-Review reports that rents in Spokane are rising while wages remain stagnant.
Besides stagnant incomes, Spokane is facing another factor that's driving up rent: low apartment vacancy and high demand.
Spokane has a 2.9 percent apartment vacancy rate with an average rental rate of $886, according to a September 2017 report by the University of Washington's Runstad Center for Real Estate Studies.
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© AFP 2017/ Ed JONES 'North Korea Ready to React if US Opts for Military Actions'
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The US Army has ordered the construction of two new bases in South Korea costing a total of more than $130 million, the Department of Defense said in a press release.
“Gilbane Federal [of] Concord, California was awarded a $133.4 million… contract for the construction of two facilities: US Forces Korea Operations Center, and Phase III Facility at US Army Garrison Humphreys,” the announcement stated on Monday.
Work on the contract will be performed in South Korea with an estimated completion date of May 2, 2020, the Department of Defense added.
A teenager is set to be sentenced at court this morning after a stabbing at a North Lincolnshire school.
The 16-year-old girl is set to appear at Hull Crown Court after welfare officer Joy Simon, 61, sustained serious injuries in the incident at Winterton Community Academy on Monday, September 25.
The teenager pleaded guilty at a previous hearing to charges of Section 18 wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and possession of a bladed article.
She appeared at Hull Crown Court last Friday (January 26), where the prosecution set out its evidence. A victim impact statement from Mrs Simon was read out at the court hearing.
The defence is set to present its evidence at this morning's hearing and the girl will then be sentenced.
Follow live updates from the court below.
April 5 Fifth Street Senior Floating Rate Corp :
* Fifth Street Senior Floating Rate Corp says on April 4, Patrick J. Dalton resigned as CEO of Fifth Street Senior Floating Rate Corp - sec filing
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If you don't know Stephanie Shepherd, allow us to introduce you. Stephanie worked closely with Kim Kardashian as her personal assistant before she was eventually promoted to COO of Kardashian West Brands. (Chances are you've probably seen her in multiple episodes of Keeping Up With the Kardashians.) Even though the duo no longer works together, Stephanie is quickly gaining fans with her amazing sense of style — and, she's even picked up a couple of styling tricks from Kim K along the way. With just one scroll through her Instagram, you'll see why Stephanie's style and hysterical captions deserve your undivided attention. Read on to see her best looks ahead.
PHILADELPHIA >> A judge in Philadelphia has denied Meek Mill’s request for the removal of another judge from the rapper’s case.
President Judge Leon Tucker told Mill in a Wednesday hearing that he doesn’t have jurisdiction over the matter. He says only the state Supreme Court can decide that.
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ordered Mill’s release from prison last month where he was serving a two- to four-year sentence on a probation violation related to a decade-old gun and drug conviction.
Mill’s lawyers want Judge Genece Brinkley removed from his case. They allege she’s been waging a vendetta against the rapper, including sending him to prison for the probation violations.
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She has strongly defended her impartiality.
Prosecutors say they believe Mill should get a new trial because of questions raised about the credibility of his arresting officer.
This story has been corrected to show the judge didn’t address retrial, only removal of other judge.
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The @HoustonTexans will sign WR Andre Johnson to a 1-day contract on Wednesday that will allow him to retire as a member of the organization pic.twitter.com/jXZcErAinw — Texans PR (@TexansPR) April 17, 2017
HOUSTON – The Houston Texans will sign WR Andre Johnson to a one-day contract on Wednesday that will allow him to retire as a member of the organization, the team announced today. Johnson will be honored at a press conference on April 19 at NRG Stadium.
Johnson played and started 169 games during his first 12 seasons of his career with the Texans after being drafted third overall in the 2003 NFL Draft. He owns most of the Texans record book since he is the franchise’s all-time leader in career receptions (1,012), receiving yards (13,597), receiving touchdowns (64) and 100-yard games (51).
Johnson also holds numerous individual game records for the Texans, including most receptions (14), receiving yards (273) and receiving touchdowns (three) in a game.
A group of middle school students is making a difference in Albany by helping fight the blight in town.
FILE - In this Jan. 7, 2017, file photo, Willie Nelson performs in Nashville, Tenn. Nelson and Bob Dylan are set to perform on a tour based off the country icon’s curated Outlaw Music Festival. The Outlaw Music Festival Tour will play six cities, including New Orleans and Dallas, from July 1 to July 16. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
With California in full revolt against the incoming Trump Administration swearing to go to war with the other 49 states, the elected Leftists who run the state struck again against small businesses in the state. The government enacted 900 new laws for 2017.
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NEW DELHI: The government has not received any bids so far for its stake in state-run carrier Air India, the Civil Aviation Secretary told TV channels, a day before the formal bidding process closes.
The government will not extend the deadline for submissions of interest in Air India, RN Choubey said on Wednesday.
The deadline for receiving bids has already been extended once to May 31 from May 14.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi`s government, keen to sell the loss-making, debt-ridden airline, finalised plans in late March to divest a 76 percent stake and offload about $5.1 billion of its debt.
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HOUSTON - The Harris County Precinct 7 constable's chief died Tuesday morning after he became ill at work, officials said.
Goree Anderson, a law enforcement veteran for nearly 40 years, was taken to Memorial Hermann Monday afternoon and was pronounced dead the next morning, officials said.
The cause of death was not immediately released.
Anderson has been a member of Constable May Walker's Command Staff since Jan. 2, 2005.
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According to TMZ, Meek Mill will be out of prison today. The #FreeMeekMill campaign will now be #MeekMillFree.
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Authorities say a shooting at San Francisco UPS warehouse has killed three people as well as the shooter.
San Francisco police Sgt. Toney Chaplin says at a news conference that two others were wounded Wednesday. He says that the shooter shot himself, and police have not determined a motive.
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Were the dishes too hot, too cold or just right?
The eighth annual Vernon Winter Carnival Chili Cook-Off took place in Downtown Vernon on Saturday, with eight restaurants vying for top spot.
Secret ingredients were not disclosed as 400 passport holders went though the doors of each participating restaurant to sample servings and vote on which was their favourite.
“We had great weather and a lot of enthusiastic restaurants participating this year,” said Hailey Rilkoff of the Downtown Vernon Association.
In the end, the Jekyll & Hyde chili prepared by Station BBQ won the people’s choice award, while Marten Brewing Co. won the judge’s choice for best chili.
EATology was this year’s winner of the chili spirit sward for staff costumes, venue decor and overall ambiance.
Fifty per cent of the proceeds from cook-off passport sales will be donated to the Upper Room Mission.
The Ministry of Health has decided to impose a new regulation requiring specialist doctors, who conduct surgeries, stay near the patient until the patient’s condition is not critical.
Director General of Health Services Dr. Jayasundara Bandara said that specialist doctors, in a majority of private hospitals, leave for other duties soon after conducting a surgery.
He added that this places the life of the patient who underwent surgery at risk.
Dr. Bandara further noted that an investigation team will be appointed in order to follow up whether the said regulation is being implemented properly.
According to Dr. Bandara this regulation will provide a quality service to patients who undergo surgeries at private hospitals.
AMEM President Christopher Muller announced at the annual awards banquet that Barb O’Hara was named the AMEM Emergency Management Director of the year for 2017.
AMEM’s Minnesota Emergency Management Director of the Year is awarded for outstanding performance by a member Director of Emergency Management in furthering the objectives of emergency management in their jurisdiction and/or the Association and emergency management in Minnesota.
President Muller stated that “In rural Minnesota, it truly takes a strong leader and dedicated community for an effective and comprehensive emergency management program. Barb O’Hara has coordinated and conducted several exercises, truly promoting the Whole Community Approach to emergency planning with great success, bringing in large crowds and emergency responders. Not only is their county’s emergency management program enhanced, they have assisted in many projects within the region and beyond.
For more on this story, see this week’s North Star News!
MINNEAPOLIS, MN — One night before he hopes to add a sixth Super Bowl title to his collection, Tom Brady has won The Associated Press NFL 2017 Most Valuable Player Award.
The four-time Super Bowl MVP of the New England Patriots also took the regular-season award in 2007 and 2010. He’s the fifth straight quarterback to win.
At 40, Brady had one of his best seasons with 32 touchdown passes and eight interceptions, a passer rating of 102.8 and, not incidentally, a 13-3 record to top the AFC. He did that despite missing his favorite receiver, Julian Edelman, for the entire schedule.
Brady earned 40 votes from a nationwide panel of 50 media members who regularly cover the league. That easily outdistanced Rams running back Todd Gurley with eight, and Eagles QB Carson Wentz with two. Wentz was considered a strong MVP contender before tearing up his left knee in Game 13.
Genoa, July 4 - An elderly priest was abducted by his sister and her children in a bid to get their hands on his money, a Genoa court heard Wednesday. The 86-year-old woman and her children were sentenced to two years in jail for kidnapping the 90-year-old cleric after persuading him to travel from Sicily to Genoa on the false pretext of having a medical check-up. The family drugged him with narcotics and tried to get him to hand over his savings, the court said.
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Police have released an image of a man they want to speak to in connection with an assault in a Huddersfield pub.
The incident occurred in the Plumbers Arms in Huddersfield town centre around 8.30pm on Sunday June 11, when a man in his 50s was attacked.
Officers are appealing to anyone who can identify the man pictured or who has any information about the incident to come forward.
Information can be passed to Det Con Jabczynski at Kirklees CID via 101 quoting 13170265841.
Information can also be given anonymously to the independent crime fighting charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Hamer & Hamer has provided over 1,000 mouthguards to young athletes.
Hamer & Hamer Orthodontists is offering free, custom mouthguards to young athletes in the community on Monday and Tuesday.
The practice says mouthguards found at sporting goods stores are cheaply produced and are more likely to wear down.
According to Andy Glassick of Hamer & Hamer Orthodontics, the custom-fit mouthguards are safer and more comfortable.
"A custom fit mouthguard has shown to be almost twice as effective as an over-the-counter mouthguard at preventing concussions,” said Glassick. “Having been a young athlete before, I know that wearing a mouthguard can be cumbersome, it can be a nuisance."
To date, Hamer & Hamer has provided over 1,000 of these mouthguards to young athletes.
Those interested in the Charlottesville location can sign up here. The Crozet location can also be accessed here.
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BERLIN (Reuters) - Chancellor Angela Merkel said her conservatives and their Social Democrat would-be German coalition partners still have a lot of work to do to overcome differences on a range of policy issues.
“There are still a whole range of points on which we are at odds,” Merkel told reporters on arrival for negotiations on Friday. “We have good will to overcome them, but there is still a lot of work ahead for us.”
Louisiana governor backs "In God We Trust" display in school
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Gov. John Bel Edwards has agreed to require Louisiana public schools to display "In God We Trust" in their buildings.
The governor's office announced Tuesday that it had signed Sen. Regina Barrow's bill into law. Schools will have to fulfill the requirements by the 2019-20 school year.
Barrow's bill also requires the schools to teach students about the motto.
During a legislative hearing on the measure, Barrow, a Baton Rouge Democrat, said she sponsored the bill because she thinks "it's really important that young people understand the patriotic history" of the country.
The bill easily sailed through the House and Senate with no opposition during the regular session that ended last month.
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Curtis Allen scores four goals as Glentoran beat Ballyclare Comrades 4-0 to progress to the sixth round of the Irish Cup.
The brutalizing Lair Of The Minotaur trio rears its gnarled head once again in 2018; the band has just recorded a new EP and announced live plans for late summer.
Following an extensive hiatus sharpening their axes, the gods have called Lair Of The Minotaur back to battle. The classic "road dog" lineup of Steven Rathbone (guitar/vocals), Donald James Barraca (bass) and Chris Wozniak (drums) gathered to record a new EP on Memorial Day weekend.
The as-yet-unnamed EP will be released in conjunction Lair Of The Minotaur's performance at Scorched Tundra Fest 2018 in Chicago on Friday, August 31st. The Scorched Tundra Fest performance will be an exclusive date for 2018 and will also mark the band's first show in five years.
Watch for details on Lair Of The Minotaur's soon-to-be recorded carnage to flow forth in the coming weeks.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A Philadelphia man who fell into a sinkhole says he was putting traffic cones around it because he was worried about the safety of children playing outside.
Eugene Clark tells WCAU-TV he was near the sinkhole Saturday night when the asphalt gave way and he tumbled 10 feet into it.
The 58-year-old calls it a “shocking situation to be in.”
Clark has injuries to his ankle, wrist and lower back. He says a city firefighter pulled him out about an hour later with his bare hands “like Hercules.”
He says the water department recently came out to deal with other issues on the street but never fixed the sinkhole. The department says there appears to be a sewer line leak and they will look at the hole this week.
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What started the blaze remains a mystery - and it's still too unsafe for nearby residents to return.
The Co-op board of directors resigned following a demand from President Anastasiades. DIKO had also requested the board’s resignation earlier.
The resignation was a merely symbolic act since after the bank is absorbed by Hellenic, the board will cease to exist. The main issue still pending in the Co-op’s case is the plan for voluntary exit. According to sources from both the government and Co-op, decisions will continue being made by the board normally, always after consultation with the Government until all pending issues are resolved.
After the board’s resignation, Opposition parties have demanded the resignation of Finance Minister Harris Georgiades. The Government spokesman countered that there is no reason to discuss a possible resignation by Georgiades.
As seen in the videos below, the set is about complete for this Friday's Greatest Royal Rumble event. The stage gives off a WrestleMania-like vibe, as no other WWE event has had such a grand set in recent memory.
Just a reminder that we will have live coverage of the event this Friday. New subscribers can sign up for the WWE Network today by clicking here and get their first month for free, which includes Greatest Royal Rumble this Friday and WWE Backlash on May 6th.
WWE have pretty much got the stage set for their Greatest Royal Rumble show on Friday in Saudi Arabia! They're making the place look like a WrestleMania! Also notice the Steel Cage too! Can't lie i am excited! #WWEGreatestRoyalRumble #WWE #GreatestRoyalRumble #Jeddah #SaudiArabia pic.twitter.com/z5ytEmEys1 — #KickOutAtOne (@WWENJF) April 24, 2018
Blink and you'll miss this tiny operation hiding just north of I-84 on the edge of Montavilla. The long, heavily lacquered lodge of a space was manned by a solitary budtender on a recent visit, and the focus is flower. A handwritten chalkboard similar to the tap list at a trendy beer bar points out new additions, and a glass case shows a few nugs of each variety in glass cylinders fitted with their own microscopes. The list focuses on products grown without synthetics—a preference owner Chris Olson believes is the future in Oregon. Rooted's prized selection is Pure OG Kush from Trichome Farms, a strain that clocks in at 21.8 percent THC but hits like it's near 30. At an average of $14 a gram, most offerings aren't exactly cheap, but "clean green" is well worth the extra few dollars.
DETROIT • Bruno Mars is turning on the charity tap.
He is donating US$1 million (S$1.36 million) to help those affected by a water crisis in Flint, Michigan.
According to People magazine, the singer made the pledge at a concert last Saturday in Auburn Hills in the state.
"Ongoing challenges remain years later for Flint residents and it's important that we don't forget our brothers and sisters affected by this disaster," he said.
"As people, especially as Americans, we need to stand together to make sure something like this never happens in any community ever again."
Flint's crisis arose in 2014 when insufficient treatment of water from a river exposed residents to high levels of lead. The city has since switched its source of water.
Mars, 31, meanwhile, has picked up the Visionary Award at the Teen Choice Awards for "innovation and contributions to contemporary music".
Cape Town - At least two Nu Metro cinemas have cancelled the release of the movie Inxeba: The Wound for "security reasons" at Canal Walk in Cape Town and Walker Park in Port Elizabeth.
Mark Whitnall, cinema manager at Walker Park, said he had numerous engagement with the EFF and traditional leaders in Port Elizabeth before eventually coming to the decision to stop the release of the movie at the cinema due to "security reasons".
Whitnall said there was also a protest from members of the community "who claimed to be from the EFF".
"We've been receiving threats from the community since last year," he said.
Whitnall said even though the movie had already been showcased in 35 different viewing since its international release last year, it was still divisive. "Our priority is the customers' and staff members' safety and security at this point."
He admitted that the decision was in breach of contract with the distributors and that their legal team was on top of the issue.
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The Brien McMahon baseball team defeated Trumbull High, 7-6, on Monday.
Mike Claps had two hits, including a double, for McMahon.
Cory Morton had a three-run double in a five-run fourth that gave the Senators a 5-4 lead.
Tyler Zikias had two hits for Trumbull.
Tony Socci had a two-run double.
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ST. LOUIS — The St. Louis Fire Department says a paramedic training officer falsely claimed he ran to the aid victims at the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing.
Shawn Daniel was honoured at a St. Louis Blues hockey game in January. A posting on the Fire Department's Facebook page on Jan. 18 said he was among the emergency workers who hurried to help those injured in the bombing. Daniel was working at the time for a private ambulance company near Boston.
But the Fire Department says in a statement Tuesday that Daniel was never on the scene of the bombing and did not provide medical assistance. The Fire Department apologized.
King’s Lynn Vancouver Round Table has presented a £2,500 cheque to Zena Penty of West Norfolk Mind.
The money, which was raised from their annual Stuart House Hotel Beer Festival, will go towards providing a variety of resources for people with a mental health issue, their families and friends. The 20th Lynn Beer Festival included a selection of ales from all over the country as well as local brews.
Pictured are chairman Ed Weightman and Stuart House Hotel owner Dave Armes, with fellow Round Tablers presenting a cheque to Zena Penty of West Norfolk Mind.
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Wonderwall.com is taking a look back at the biggest celeb style moments of February 2018, starting with Jennifer Lawrence, who went WAY outside of her fashion comfort zone in a dramatic Dior Couture gown with a caged bodice and a high neckline during the New York City premiere of "Red Sparrow" on Feb. 26. Keep reading to get a closer look at her styling and to see more of the biggest celeb style hits and misses of the month...
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(AP) - A shade of purple inspired by the late superstar Prince and his custom-made Yamaha piano was announced Monday by the icon's estate.
The royal hue created by the Pantone Color Institute was dubbed "Love Symbol #2," paying tribute to the graphic Prince began using as his name in 1993 in a testy battle with Warner Bros. Records over ownership of the master recordings of some of his biggest hits. He switched back to Prince in 2000 after his Warner Bros. contract expired.
Prince also used the symbol on the cover of a 1992 album before he took it as a name and it was his signature early on after release of his hit "Purple Rain."
Prince died in April 2016 at age 57 of an opioid overdose, according to authorities.
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Chris Steiner, 45, of Akron buys apples at the Hattie Larlham Food Hub in Akron. The nonprofit said it will no longer operate its tiny Food Hub urban grocery store in Akron and will close its last remaining Hatties Cafe in the city this summer to save money. The Food Hub plans to close on August 31. (Leah Klafczynski/Akron Beacon Journal)
The Pennsylvania Turnpike has reopened after a one-vehicle crash closed westbound lanes around 4:14 p.m. Wednesday.
One person was injured, and the highway reopened around 5 p.m., said Trooper Holly Reber-Billings.
The westbound accident happened at milemarker 261.-3 in South Londonderry Township, Lebanon County, between the Lebanon-Lancaster and Harrisburg-East exits.
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REUTERS: U.S. prosecutors on Friday announced that three men had been arrested on charges of plotting attacks in New York City for Islamic State in the summer of 2016.
The planned attacks, which were thwarted by law enforcement, included detonating explosives in Manhattan's Times Square and in the city's subway, authorities said.
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HONOLULU (AP)  Maui fire officials say two people have died in a plane crash on Molokai, a Hawaiian island located between Oahu and Maui.
Hawaii News Now reports that the plane crashed Sunday afternoon.
Federal Aviation Administration spokesman Allen Kenitzer says the plane crashed due to "unknown circumstances" while on its way to the Molokai Airport.
Kentizer says at least two people were aboard the plane when it crashed about 4 miles (6 kilometers) west of the airport.
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Officials were notified by the Molokai air traffic control tower that communication with the plane was lost.
The Maui Fire Department, Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the crash.
Jourdan Rodrigue, the female sports reporterduring a news conference Wednesday has had an interesting 24 hours, to say the least.Rodrigue found herself in some hot water on Thursday after someone dug up old racist and offensive tweets of hers from four or five years ago.She apologized for the tweets today on Twitter:Newton and Rodrigue continue to receive backlash from fans on both sides.Newton
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — Negotiators from Venezuelan's government and opposition say they'll return home to consult with their supporters on potential aspects of an accord to settle the nation's deep divides.
The leaders emerged Wednesday from the latest round of closed-door negotiations in the Dominican Republic with contrasting assessments of how far the negotiations have advanced.
Venezuela's Minister of Communications Jorge Rodriguez said a tentative deal had been signed, but opposition lawmaker Julio Borges said they'd only reached an agreement on certain points.
Borges said there's no deal until both sides agree to all agenda items.
Both sides are flying back to Caracas for consultations and are expected to return Monday.
The opposition is pressing for fair presidential elections, among other demands. The government wants the opposition's help in easing international sanctions.
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Patriots QB Tom Brady is seeking a sixth ring, while Nick Foles (9) and the Eagles franchise want their first. (Photo: Felicia Vasquez, USA TODAY Sports)
The hype leading up to Super Bowl LII is nearing its crescendo with the game just days away.
USA TODAY Sports' panel of NFL experts is offering up their predictions for the 267th and final game of the 2017 season. And, as you might expect, they're going chalk on the game and in the MVP department.
But we are split on the margin. Half our members expect the 4½-point spread to be covered, while the rest foresee a closer game — which is typically the kind of Super Bowl the Patriots are involved in.
The chances of Tomi Juric being part of the Socceroos' squad for the 2018 World Cup are increasing day-by-day with the striker on the cusp of overcoming a knee injury.
The 26-year-old centre forward was in serious doubt of being fit for Russia but resumed full training on Wednesday and completed the session unassisted in a major boost to his hopes of playing in a World Cup.
After arriving in Turkey struggling with a knee injury suffered while playing for his club, Luzern, Juric missed a handful of the early training sessions, raising questions about whether he would be available for the tournament. Concerns over the injury prompted the Socceroos' coaching staff to bring Hibernian striker Jamie Maclaren back into the squad as an emergency option.
He will unlikely be fit in time to play in the Socceroos' friendly against the Czech Republic on Friday (9pm AEST) but Australia coach Bert van Marwijk is becoming increasingly confident Juric's injury won't rule him out of the tournament.
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — — A Massachusetts police department is investigating a Facebook comment by an officer who wrote “Hahahaha love this” in response to a story about a car crashing into counter-protesters at a white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, killing one person and injuring at least 19 others.
Springfield Police Commissioner John Barbieri said he received a complaint about the comment Sunday and opened an internal investigation.
Officer Conrad Lariviere wrote in response to the violence: “Hahahaha love this, maybe people shouldn’t block road ways.”
In a Facebook interview with Masslive.com, Lariviere says he’s a “good man who made a stupid comment.”
Democratic Mayor Domenic Sarno says: “There is no place for this in our society, let alone from a Springfield Police Officer.”
James Alex Fields Jr. is accused of driving through a crowd of people protesting a white supremacist rally in Charlottesville on Saturday, killing a 32-year-old woman.
“M.A.S.H.” star William Christopher has died. He was 84.
Christopher’s agent Robert Malcom said the actor died at 5:10 a.m. Saturday at his home in Pasadena, California. He tells The Associated Press that Christopher’s wife says her husband died peacefully.
Malcom said Christopher was diagnosed with cancer more than a year ago and had been in hospice since the beginning of the week.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara, and his two sons.
Christopher is best known for the role of Father Francis Mulcahy on “M.A.S.H.,” the 1970s TV show set during the Korean War.
“Everyone adored him,” said fellow “M.A.S.H.” actor Loretta Swit. “A great sense of humor and a great humanitarian. He became TV’s quintessential padre as Father Mulcahy on M.A.S.H. It was the most perfect casting ever known.”
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Yelich went 2-for-5 with a home run and two RBI in Wednesday's win over the Cardinals.
Yelich drove in a run to get the Brewers on the board in the fifth inning, then later tied things up at two in the seventh inning with a solo blast in the eventual win. The 26-year-old has notched multi-hit efforts in five of the last six games to raise his average to .307 and OPS to .864 -- both of which would be the highest totals of his career over a full season.
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WATERBURY, Conn. - Christmas is around the corner, but for Jaspal Singh the cheer came a little bit sooner.
"In the spirit of the holiday I want to do something special," Singh told WTIC.
Singh has been working in Waterbury for around five years. In that time, he said the community has embraced him as one of their own. Singh observed how many of his surrounding community members go to sleep hungry.
So he did something about it.​
On Saturdays Singh rents out a food truck from Frankie's Hot Dog King and feeds the needy. Hundreds line up outside the truck to eat free hot dogs, hamburgers and french fries.
“Before they go to bed, they should have food in their belly," Singh said. "That's my only wish."
Next he plans to offer blankets and clothing to those who need it through the winter months.
Singh said the feeling is priceless.
“Over time I see somebody smiling I say, 'Thank you God,'" Singh said. "I just want to do something so I could give smiles to more people."
A City of Tacoma worker digs a trench that will bring water to a large homeless encampment near Portland Avenue and 18th Street East in May 2017. The city project also provided temporary washing stations, restrooms and and waste bins to improve health and sanitary conditions in the camp which serves as home to over 50 people. Dean J. Koepfler News Tribune file photo
Santa Claus is coming to town! In fact, he’s already made an appearance at the 10th annual Bob Jones High School Breakfast With Santa, hosted by the BJHS cheerleaders. “It is a fundraiser to help the cheerleaders go on their nationals trip, but we like to see it more as community service. They’re really reaching out to the community, spending time with children in the Madison area, and just really loving on them for this holiday season,”…read more by clicking here
[CRACK OF THE BAT] ANNOUNCER 1: Bunted. Rizzo's going to go to third.
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They get one there and a double play! And there you have it. The defense worked.
ANNOUNCER 2: That's just crazy.
ANNOUNCER 1: How about that?
ANNOUNCER 2: Crazy, man. Crazy.
ANNOUNCER 1: He bunts into a double play--
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OTTAWA — Two members of the Canadian Forces have been charged with sexually assaulting other military personnel in separate incidents.
National Defence says Cpl. George MacLeod of 36 Combat Engineer Regiment reserve unit in Sydney, N.S., was charged in relation to an alleged incident during a training exercise at Base Gagetown in New Brunswick in August.
The National Investigation Service offered no other details, saying only that the incident involved another member of the Armed Forces.
In a second case, Master Cpl. Maxime Demers of the Canadian Forces Health Services at Canadian Forces Base Borden, is also facing a charge of sexually assaulting another member at a private residence in Halifax in June 2014 when he was posted to HMCS Charlottetown.
The investigation service says the charges could go before military court martials.
Dates and locations for the hearings have not been determined.
JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (AP) - The Pentagon is changing the name of the U.S. military's Pacific headquarters to U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, in a bow to America's growing connection to India and its expanding security role in the region.
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis is formally announcing the name change during a ceremony marking a leadership handover at the command. U.S. Navy Adm. Philip Davidson is taking over PACOM from Adm. Harry Harris, who has been nominated to be the next U.S. ambassador to South Korea.
The change is largely symbolic in nature. It carries no fundamental shifts in troops, military missions or other Pentagon activities. Instead, Mattis says, it's a recognition of the increasing connectivity between the Indian and Pacific oceans.
The U.S. and India have been forging stronger security ties in recent years.
Sheriff's deputies are looking for a suspect in an attempted rape Sunday afternoon in the vicinity of the Sonoma Overlook Trail. According to a press release from Sgt.
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Today is the birthday of Michael Joseph Owens . He "was an inventor of machines that could automate the production of glass bottles."
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A U.S. Marine with the Provost Marshal’s Office posts security while another Marine clears a room during active-shooter training at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Feb. 13, 2017. With assistance from the special reaction team, the Marines sharpened their skills by practicing proper room clearing techniques and how to correctly secure a building. Marines practiced the procedures in small groups prior to conducting a simulated active-shooter situation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson)
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Many people across KELOLAND are unable to afford three meals a day or may go without food each day. That's why one woman in Rapid City, with a dream of opening a cafe, is hoping to help those without enough to eat.
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Football: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has gone down injured during Liverpool's big win over Roma putting his season and World Cup in doubt.
The five English clubs who created history by qualifying for the Champions League knockout stages will learn their fate when the draw for the last 16 is held in Nyon this morning.
Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool, Tottenham and Chelsea all qualified from their respective groups, making England the first country to have five teams in the competition's last 16.
Chelsea face a daunting tie, with Paris St Germain, Barcelona and Besiktas their only possible opponents when the draw is made at UEFA's headquarters at 11am GMT.
The Blues finished second behind Roma in their group and along with the Serie A side, they are also ineligible to face their Premier League rivals.
The two Manchester clubs, Liverpool and Tottenham all finished top of their groups, meaning Chelsea can only be paired with either the French or Turkish champions, or the current LaLiga leaders.
You can follow the draw as it happens right here.
Only in New York City would two street performers battle it out see who wins the crown of the main entertainer on the train that day. It’s almost uncomfortable to watch the clip until you realize the reason behind the foot fight.
This isn’t the first battle on an NYC train car that made passengers go, “WTF?” Hit the flip to see another unusual and funny subway dance battle.
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About Honiton and District Ring and Ride
A door-to-door minibus transport service, taking people in rural areas around East Devon to Honiton or to out-of-town shops, and then back to their homes. There are also weekend and weekday trips to places of interest for social and shopping purposes. There is a Voluntary Car Service, providing door-to-door lifts to and from medical appointments in the Honiton, Seaton and Lyme Regis areas. All journeys must be booked at least 24 hours in advance.
The Lake County Sheriff's Office is advising people to not leave food out in yards after a report of a bear sighting. (Source WOIO)
The Lake County Sheriff's Office is advising people to not leave food out in yards after a report of a bear sighting.
Investigators said a woman in Painesville Township filed a report saying she saw two bear cubs on Feb. 3.
When deputies went to the area they did not see any cubs.
The sheriff's office wants to remind people to not approach a bear if you see one.
You can also report a bear sighting to the Lake County game warden by calling 330-245-3034.
Officials are asking people to make their garbage cans inaccessible to animals.
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In some ways, real estate lawyer Rachel Freier has a background that might be expected in a new civil court judge.
Sutherland Baptist Church Revival
Pastor Allen Younce invites you to Sutherland Baptist Church’s revival on Monday, April 17th through Friday, April 21st at 7:00 pm. They are located at 124 Brown Hollow Road, Creston, North Carolina 28615. Evangelist Eugene Fillers and special singing nightly.
CHARLESTON, Ill. (WAND) – Firefighters say a Charleston house fire left behind smoke damage.
After 4 p.m. Wednesday, crews responded to 19 1st St. They say getting into the house was difficult because of debris on the property. Firefighters ended up finding flames in the living room and contained them to that area.
Crews say they quickly put the fire out. They say it caused smoke damage throughout the building.
Investigators say the people who live in the house were not home when the fire started. The American Red Cross is helping them out.
Mattoon’s fire department helped Charleston firefighters in their response.
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of distributing a terrorist publication.
The teenager from Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was arrested as part of an intelligence-led operation by West Midlands Counter Terrorism Unit.
West Midlands Police said there is no immediate threat to the public.
He is being held at a police station in the West Midlands and remains in custody, the force added.
It's going to be a dry and warm day in Massachusetts.
The National Weather Service reports it will be partly sunny Monday, with highs in the mid-to-low 80s.
Temperatures will fall to around 64 degrees overnight.
We're in the thick of the 40th iteration of the Portland International Film Festival. There are sad Europeans just trying to find a companion in a lonely world .
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Tonight's Euromillions draw is for a huge multiple-rollover jackpot of an estimated £94 million.
The Euromillions draw on Friday, February 2, has now taken place so it's time to time to find out if you're sitting on that winning ticket.
Always wanted to buy that house of your dreams and a couple of cars to put in the garage? Well maybe now you can.
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The National Lottery EuroMillions winning numbers on Friday, February 2, are 14, 34, 36, 39 and 48 and the Lucky Stars are 2 and 3.
The Millionaire Maker codes are: VDQW29418 and JDQQ05088.
And Friday is also a Thunderball day so here are the winning numbers in today's draw: 11, 20, 24, 25 and 32. The Thunderball is 5.
ZURICH Departing LafargeHolcim Chief Executive Eric Olsen said tensions at the company preceded his exit from the world's largest cement maker, with his decision unconnected to the inquiry that revealed the company paid armed groups in war-torn Syria.
Olsen, who is due to leave on the second anniversary of the merger that created the company on July 15, was cleared of involvement in the affair in the report published last week.
He said it was true "some tensions" came up over the last period, and he thought it was in the best interests of everyone for him to move on.
"It is exactly two years after our start date and I am going to be leaving a group in great shape with clear targets in place," Olsen told reporters.
(Reporting by John Revill; Editing by Susan Fenton)
FILE- In this Aug. 25, 2015 file photo, Gov. Bill Haslam shakes hands with Koji Arima, president and CEO of DENSO Manufacturing at a 25th anniversary celebration of DENSO operating in Tennessee, in Maryville, Tenn. Denso says it will invest $1 billion in its Maryville, Tennessee manufacturing plant, and create more than 1,000 new jobs. The investment is intended to make the plant the Japanese company’s primary manufacturer in North American for electrification and safety systems. Knoxville News Sentinel via AP, File Saul Young
A leading US Republican says she fears for the future of her seven grandchildren with Donald Trump in the White House.
Christine Todd Whitman, head of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under George W Bush, accused Mr Trump of ignoring compelling science. Read More…http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-38484730
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LONDON (AP) - The former head of the official "Leave" campaign in Britain's 2016 vote on European Union membership is denying breaking spending rules ahead of a report from the country's electoral watchdog.
The Electoral Commission has not yet published its report on Vote Leave.
But Matthew Elliott, who headed the group, says the commission has concluded that Vote Leave broke rules by donating more than 600,000 pounds ($800,000) to another group then using the money for its own activities.
Elliott denied wrongdoing Wednesday, saying Vote Leave acted "both within the letter of the law and also the spirit."
The Electoral Commission has conducted several investigations into the referendum, which was won by those wanting Britain to leave the EU.
Another pro-Brexit organization, Leave.EU, was fined 70,000 pounds in May for overspending and filing inaccurate records.
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: Husband of jailed AIADMK leader VK Sasikala, M Natarajan, died on Tuesday morning at a corporate hospital.Natarajan, 74, was admitted to the hospital on Saturday with a severe chest infection and was put on ventilator support.Image: PTINatarajan was an avid Tamil activist and was also running a vernacular magazine called 'Puthiya Paarvai'.He was formerly a Public Relations Officer with the state government. In 2011, he was one of the family members of Sasikala who were expelled by late Chief Minister and then AIADMK supremo J Jayalalithaa from the party.Though Jayalalithaa expelled Sasikala, her close aide, she later re-inducted her.Last year, Natarajan underwent a kidney transplant.It was not immediately known when the final rites will be held as the family anticipates a possible parole for Sasikala.Convicted in the Rs 66.6 crore disproportionate assets case, Sasikala is serving a four-year jail term in Bengaluru Parappana Agrahara prison since February.(with inputs from PTI)
Pope Francis waves to faithful during the Angelus noon prayer in St. Peter's Square, Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017. Francis said that working to protect the dignity of the weakest and most disadvantaged implies "also working with determination to build a world without nuclear arms." He urged people to put intelligence and technology at the "service of peace and true progress." (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)
Yes, Harper — wearing shoes with “Pray for Las Vegas” written on the side following the recent mass shooting in his hometown — did single in the first inning, but was 0 for 3 in his other at-bats as he tries to regain his timing after returning recently from a long injury layoff. Rendon, Zimmerman, Daniel Murphy, Trea Turner and Jayson Werth were a combined 0 for 17 with three walks.
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Russian authorities say they have thwarted terrorist attacks directed by the extremist group Islamic State (IS) in Syria.
The Federal Security Service (FSB) said on August 14 that four people were arrested on suspicion of plotting attacks "in crowded public places including on public transport and in major shopping centers in Moscow using suicide bombers and powerful explosive devices."
Those arrested outside Moscow included two would-be suicide bombers, an expert in explosives, and an IS "emissary," a statement said.
One of the captured is a Russian national and the others are from Central Asia, it added.
Russian authorities have reported the arrests of a number of terror suspects since a bombing in St. Petersburg's subway left 16 people dead in April.
Based on reporting by AP, AFP, and dpa
Police: 2 dead in murder-suicide in southwestern Idaho
CALDWELL, Idaho (AP) — Authorities in southwestern Idaho say a shooting that resulted in the deaths of two people was a murder-suicide.
The Canyon County Sheriff's Office says 37-year-old Ian Stone on Monday shot 29-year-old Jaclyn Zabel before turning the gun on himself at a home west of Caldwell.
Zabel died of her injuries Tuesday morning in a Boise hospital, and Stone died later that night.
Authorities have described the shooting at a domestic violence event.
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Nordstrom/Instagram As I look at the calendar, I'm just as surprised as you are that it's already the end of May. With Memorial Day behind us, it might only be hitting you now that summer is about to kick into high gear — and you might be lacking the gear to celebrate properly.
If you missed all the big Memorial Day sales, there's still one sale going on where you can prepare for the heat while saving money: Nordstrom's Half Yearly Sale.
Now through Sunday, June 3, you can take up to 40% off select products sitewide. We already found the best deals in clothing, accessories, beauty, and home for you, but of course, since it is swimsuit season, it's only natural we narrowed the search down to the best swimwear deals from the site.
Below, we rounded up the top 26 swimwear deals, but if you prefer to see all the swimsuits on sale, here's where to go:
Fans of the Vegas Golden Knights wait hours and hours in the heat outside T-Mobile Arena to commemorate the franchise's expansion season with a tattoo.
April 28 Idexx Laboratories Inc
* Sees FY earnings per share of $2.95 to $3.11
* Idexx Laboratories announces first quarter results
* Q1 earnings per share $0.77
* Q1 revenue rose 11 percent to $462 million
* Says increases 2017 eps outlook range by $0.10 to $2.95 - $3.11
* Says raising its 2017 revenue outlook by $15 million to $1,925 million - $1,950 million
* Idexx laboratories inc sees fy 2017 capital expenditures of about $90 million
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.61, revenue view $454.9 million -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Fy2017 earnings per share view $2.94, revenue view $1.92 billion -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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The Portage County Parks Department will host a candlelight snowshoe hike on Friday, Jan. 6.
The hike will be held at Standing Rocks Park beginning at 6 PM. Hikers will depart from the park’s ski lodge.
A one-mile segment of the snowshoe trail will be lit with Tiki torches to guide hikers through the woods. A limited number of snowshoes will be available for use, but participants should bring their own if possible.
Admission for the event is $5, with proceeds going to the Friends of Standing Rocks, a group which sponsors park improvements.
Standing Rocks Park is located at 7782 Standing Rocks Rd. in the Town of Stockton.
For more information contact the Portage Co. Parks Dept. at (715) 346-1433.
A newly developed vaccine for glioblastoma shows 'remarkable' promise, according to preliminary results from a study of the treatment. Patients with the disease typically die within 2 years. Some in the trial have now lived as long as 7 years. Evan Vucci AP
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Join us on Thursday, July 5th at 7pm to hear this week’s Live In Texas album is Nitty Gritty Dirt Band – Live Two Five!
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AllMusic Review by Matt Fink
Recorded during three shows at the Red Deer Fine Arts Center in Alberta, Canada, in 1991, Live Two Five contains a healthy portion of the band’s significant hit output. Consisting mostly of faithful, slightly extended versions of their classic laid-back country-rock classics, only a meandering 11-minute “Ripplin’ Waters” and a completely unnecessary harmonica instrumental on “Harpo” are significant low points. Of course, many of the songs eventually descend into band members pandering for applause and crowd sing-alongs, so this is aimed at the more avid fan. Still, there is more than enough to keep the casual fan interested.
OF MICE AND MEN: Dr. Markus Vallaster of UMass Medicial Center led a study that found mice exposed to nicotine had offspring with a higher tolerance for the drug, making researchers question whether the discovery could exist with other drugs like antibiotics. Staff Photo by Nicolaus Czarnecki Men who smoke cigarettes could be putting their future children at risk by building up an inherited tolerance to drugs, making doctors question whether their offspring could be less responsive to other drugs like antibiotics, according to new research from University of Massachusetts Medical School.
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Kathleen Crouch Akins, 82
Private services for Kathleen Crouch Akins, 82, of Twin City will be held at the Arlington Memorial Park in Atlanta. She died on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017 at her residence.
Mrs. Kathleen Crouch Akins was born in Albuquerque, N.M. to the late Roy Bryan and Kathleen Nolen Crouch. A homemaker, Akins loved her three dogs, Buddy, Jake, and Duffy, and her two horses, Macy and Dandy. She also loved spending time at home. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Fredrick Akins; brother, John Samuel Crouch; and stepdaughter, Linda Haas.
Survivors include her special friend and caretaker, Lynda (Craig) Rayoum of Kite; step-son-in-law, Fredrick William “Rick” Haas III of Atlanta; and extended family, Megan Rayoum, Holley Rayoum and Kady Rayoum.
Durden-Hudson Funeral Directors is in charge of arrangements.
Three men are due to appear in the Brits Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday in connection with the attempted murder of Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (Amcu) branch chairperson Malibongwe Mdazo.
Mdazo was shot five times on 22 July 2017.
National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) member Nkosinathi Mantashe was arrested and released on R10‚000 bail on November 8.
Police spokesman Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone said the arrested trio are linked to Mantashe’s case.
“The three suspects were arrested on Sunday and will make their first court appearance this morning‚” said Mokgwabone.
The ongoing rivalry between Amcu and NUM has been blamed for a spate of killings in the platinum belt in Rustenburg. Both unions have distanced themselves from the killings and have condemned the violence.
Amcu secured the services of forensic investigator Paul O’Sullivan to probe the killing. The union has offered a R100‚000 reward for information that might help investigators.
Two days after having their season come to an end in the Stanley Cup Final the Nashville Predators got to work assembling their roster for next season. The team announced on Tuesday that it has signed veteran defenseman Yannick Weber to a one-year contract that will pay him $600,000 for the 2017-18 season.
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A driver had a miraculous escape this morning after falling asleep at the wheel.
Hampshire Constabulary posted a picture of the car on Twitter after it crashed and flipped into a roadside ditch.
A South Central Ambulance spokeswoman said the service was called at 4.20am and took the driver to hospital with minor hand injuries.
Highways England also said on Twitter that there had been a traffic incident on the A3 between the A272 northbound near Petersfield and the B300.
No other vehicles were involved.
× Krewe Of Cleopatra celebrates animal kingdom
NEW ORLEANS— The Krewe Of Cleopatra is celebrating 45 years of riding during carnival. The 2018 theme is animal kingdom.
Here are a few photos from Friday night’s parade.
Public officials from both parties quickly condemned the violence in Charlottesville, where a march by white supremacists led to one dead and several injured.
But they also aimed some criticism at President Donald Trump, whose statement bemoaned the "hatred, bigotry and violence on many sides" and never singled out the white supremacists, neo-Nazis, Ku Klux Klan, anti-Semites and others behind the demonstration.
"I think he needed to be much harsher as it related to the white supremacists and the nature of that," said Anthony Scaramucci, the short-lived White House communications director, said on ABC's "This Week." "Whether it's domestic or international terrorism, with the moral authority of the presidency, you have to call that stuff out."
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How to save on owning a dog
How much is that doggy in the window? More than you may think.
New dog owners can expect to shell out $1,200 to $2,000 in the first year, and as much as $14,500 over their pup's lifetime, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. And that's just for routine costs. Emergencies will happen - and they will be expensive.
Budgeting for the expected costs, and saving for the unexpected, will protect your pet and your pocketbook.
"A good rule of thumb is the bigger the dog, the bigger the budget," says Sarah Javier, president and executive director of the Animal Protective Association of Missouri.
SAGE JUNCTION, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho State Police investigated a two-vehicle fatality crash on SH-33 at milepost 61, near Sage Junction around 5:29 a.m. Saturday.
According to ISP, a maroon van driven by 21-year-old Malana Moemberg of Fort Hall was westbound on SH-33, and the Clark County Sheriff was driving eastbound on SH-33 in a marked patrol unit.
Moemberg’s vehicle crossed over the center line and struck the Sheriff’s vehicle.
The Sheriff was transported by ground ambulance to Madison Memorial in Rexburg.
Moemberg succumbed to her injuries at the scene of the crash.
ISP reports next of kin has been notified.
According to ISP, both drivers were wearing seatbelts, and the roadway was blocked for about 7 hours.
The crash is under investigation by the Idaho State Police.
The Idaho State Police were assisted by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, the Clark County Sheriff’s Office and the Idaho Transportation Department.
HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) — Texas executes Dallas man for killing an ex-girlfriend while on parole for his estranged wife's slaying.
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Retail sales in the U.S. fell 0.3 percent last month, the biggest drop in 16 months, as low prices at the pump drove down revenues at gasoline retailers 2.4 percent. Retail sales for the first five months of the year are up 3.9 percent compared to the same period in 2016.
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CHICAGO (CBS) — Dennis Edwards, the lead singer of Motown legends The Temptations, has died at age 74.
He was born in Birmingham in 1943 and would have turned 75 tomorrow.
“Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1989 as a member of the Temptations, Edwards replaced lead singer David Ruffin in 1968. The group’s original lead singer was Elbridge “Al” Bryant.
In addition to their signature Motown sound, Edwards led the group on a mix of psychedelic, funk, and disco music, as well as two Grammy-winning songs, “Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone,” and “Cloud Nine.”
Though he was fired from the Temptations in 1977 just before the group left Motown Records, he returned in 1980 when they left Atlantic Records to return to Motown.”
'As reality bites the public is entitled to change its mind', says campaigner
REMAIN supporters are ‘forming an active resistance to Brexit’ with a series of demonstrations.
Marches have been organised in the UK on September 9, with thousands predicted to attend the London rally The People’s March For Europe.
The coalition group The People’s March brings together groups from across Britain and Europe who want the UK to remain in the EU.
“We cannot build Britain’s future on leave lies and economic self-harm,” said Paul Dunne, from UKtoStay in EU.
“As reality bites, the public is entitled to change its mind on Brexit. Enough is enough: we must keep on making the fact-based case for the UK to stay in the EU.”
People’s March organiser Kaz Llewellyn said they would be applying ‘relentless pressure on the government…to make then listen’.
“The campaign will show that the ‘will of the people’ is changing and that remaining in the EU is definitely on the table,” said Llewellyn.
VIENNA, Oct 6 (Reuters) - Serbia missed a chance to clinch their place at the World Cup on Friday when they suffered a shock 3-2 defeat in Group D to already-eliminated Austria, their first loss of the campaign.
Needing a win to qualify for their first major tournament since the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, Serbia got the perfect start when Luka Milivojevic gave them an eleventh minute lead.
Austria, whose chances of qualifying had evaporated one hour before kick off when Wales won 1-0 in Georgia, hit back with goals from Guido Burgstaller and Marko Arnautovic before Nemanja Matic equalised for Serbia with seven minutes left.
But Louis Schaub struck in the 89th minute to give Austria a late victory.
Serbia still lead the group with 18 points and will qualify if they beat Georgia at home on Monday. They are followed by Wales on 17 points and Ireland on 16.
(Writing by Brian Homewood; Editing by Christian Radnedge)
In the spirit of celebrating women this August, the In Good Company women empowerment programme will host a not-to-be-missed event at the Hilton Hotel in Sandton and United States star Issa Rae is the keynote speaker.
The event will take place on August 28 under the theme Building the Africa of Tomorrow. It will be hosted by Nomzamo Mbatha.
The night promises to be a unique experience with a mix of powerful keynote addresses, engaging panel discussions, one-on-one interviews and live entertainment.
Joining Issa on stage will be female and male leaders from different industries who are passionate about gender diversity and inclusivity, as well as passionate about building Africa.
Tickets to the event are available here from July 6 and cost R1,250.
ISLAMABAD, April 20 Pakistan's Supreme Court on Thursday ordered further investigations into corruption allegations levelled by the opposition against Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, saying there was insufficient evidence to order his removal from office.
The court late last year launched an investigation into Sharif's family's offshore wealth after opposition politicians threatened to launch street protests.
The opposition accuses Sharif of failing to explain the source of money in offshore companies owned by his children and of lying to parliament. Sharif and his family have denied wrongdoing. (Writing by Tommy Wilkes)
WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans are preparing to meet the Tuesday deadline for filing their federal income tax returns.
Data from the IRS and the Census Bureau show that three states — Delaware, Minnesota and Massachusetts — on average paid the most per person in federal income, payroll and estate taxes in 2016.
The three states that paid the least per person are New Mexico, Mississippi and, at No. 50, West Virginia.
But the residents of the District of Columbia paid more per person than those in any of the states — more than double, in fact.
Why do Washington, D.C., residents pay so much more? A fellow at the Tax Policy Center, Roberton Williams, says that's where the money is, noting a lot of high-income people live in the nation's capital.
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Belgium crisis center official tells the AP no need yet to increase terror threat level after Liege shooting
The Montgomery Advertiser is inviting the public to join a district-by-district series of forums where you can hear from the candidates directly, regarding their plans and platforms. (Photo: File)
The Montgomery Advertiser is hosting a community forum with the Montgomery County Board of Education candidates by district that is open to the public.
This week will be District 6. The forums will run each Thursday through May.
In their own words: A look at MPS Board candidates
IF YOU GO
What: Community forum with District 6 candidates
When: 6 p.m. Thursday
Where: Montgomery Advertiser Freedom Room, 425 Molton St.
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WINSTON SALEM — Forbush golf competed in a Western Piedmont Athletic Conference match last week at Atkins. Forbush put together a great team performance, as the Falcons won with a total of 156.
Carson Davis shot a 38, Jacob Thompson shot a 38, Cole Hinkle shot a 39, Sinjun Southard shot a 41, Corey Williams shot a 41, and Eddie Papsun shot a 43. The Falcons are 29-1 in the conference, and 46-6 overall.
“Carson Davis and Jacob Thompson both had a good day, as they both shot 38,” said head coach Matt Pruitt. “This was our third lowest score of the year with a 156 and the whole team played well. We increase our conference lead to 72 strokes. Proud of the guys, we are averaging a 161 team score in conference play which is way better than I was expecting.”
The Old Settler’s Trail Ride will be Friday, April 21, 2017. They will leave at 9:00 am from the home of Mike Owen. (Reydon, 1 mile north on Hwy 30, east on 930 Road 2-1/2 miles, north side of road) They will stop to eat lunch around Noon, so bring your lunch and drinks.
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TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s Oil Ministry has published list of 29 international companies qualified to bid for oil and gas projects following the lifting of sanctions under a landmark nuclear accord.
The list published on the ministry’s website Monday includes several multinational firms, among them Total, Shell, Eni, Gazprom and Schlumberger.
In October, Iran invited foreign companies to bid for 50 exploration and production projects for the first time since the 2015 nuclear deal with world powers.
Iran has upgraded its model for oil contracts, allowing for the full recovery of costs over almost two decades. In October, Iran signed the first such contract with a local oil company.
Sam Querrey, the 11th seed, stepped up his bid to emulate last year's run to the semi-finals with a 7-6 (7/4), 6-3, 6-3 win against Ukraine's Sergiy Stakhovsky.
Querrey's fellow American Madison Keys, seeded 10th, celebrated US Independence Day with a 6-4, 6-3 win against Thailand's Luksika Kumkhum.
Croatian world number 55 Donna Vekic followed up her shock success against fourth seed Sloane Stephens with a 7-5, 6-4 victory against Sweden's Rebecca Peterson.
Romanian 29th seed Mihaela Buzarnescu thrashed British teenager Katie Swan, 6-0, 6-3 to extend her remarkable renaissance.
The 30-year-old took several years off due to shoulder and knee injuries, a break that allowed her to earn a Phd in sports science.
A year ago, Buzarnescu was ranked 213 and lost in Wimbledon qualifying -- yet now she will face Czech seventh seed Karolina Pliskova for a place in the last 16.
The National Film Board says famed Winnipeg filmmaker Grant Munro has died at the age of 94.
Munro was born in 1923 in Winnipeg, where he attended the Musgrove School of Art and the Winnipeg School of Art.
He earned a diploma at the Ontario College of Art where his teacher Franklin Carmichael, one of the Group of Seven painters, helped him get a job at the National Film Board.
Munro was known for his animated paper cut-outs and, although he left the film board several times during his career, he always returned.
At the NFB, he was involved in the Oscar-award-winning film "Neighbours" — one of the film board's best-known productions.
He was also nominated for an Oscar for his work on "My Financial Career" and "Christmas Cracker."
High rental prices in the Lower Mainland are helping Castlegar’s reputation as an arts hub.
Chief administrator Chris Barlow says Castlegar is open for business and is offering an open door for musicians and artists in need of affordable studio space.
He says people are taking notice of the local arts scene with the Kootenay Gallery and Sculpurewalk playing big roles.
Barlow says many artists are being priced out of the Lower Mainland.
He adds Castlegar has a lot of affordable studio space.
Sculpturewalk executive director Joy Barrett says she’s seen an influx of Vancouver artists moving to our region.
Kootenay Gallery executive director Val Field says they’re privileged to work with artists from all over the province to highlight their talents locally.
Pope Francis has told bishops around the world they must adhere to a policy of zero tolerance for clergy who sexually abuse children and begged forgiveness for "a sin that shames us".
Since his election in 2013, Francis has taken some steps to root out sexual abuse in the Church and to put in place practices to protect children. But victims' groups say he has not done enough, particularly to hold to account bishops who tolerated sexual abuse or covered it up.
Francis also approved the establishment of a Vatican tribunal to judge bishops accused of covering up sexual abuse or failing to prevent it, but the proposal has so far stalled.
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Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin will release his second city budget on Monday. The stakes are high, given the scrutiny of Hartford's finances as Bronin asks for more state aid.
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Meg tells the family how she got in trouble at school for telling a joke about the trans kids.
Suburban apartments are popping up
11030 David Taylor Drive is currently an undeveloped field off West Mallard Creek Church Road but is one of several locations where developers are planning big new, suburban apartment complexes. Even as attention focuses on the high profile sites next to the light rail and uptown office towers, developers are turning their focus to the suburbs, where there's cheaper land and plenty of demand.
Pawlenty Files Campaign Committee for Expected Governor run
It would be a return to politics for Pawlenty, who left office in 2011 and ran a short-lived 2012 presidential campaign.
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty has formed a campaign committee to run for his old job.
The two-term governor announced Monday he created a campaign committee for the 2018 election.
It’s not official yet, as Pawlenty still needs to formally file for the office.
But it’s the surest sign yet that Pawlenty plans to enter the race after starting to raise money recently.
He says he’ll make a final announcement soon.
Pawlenty would bring widespread recognition in Minnesota and unparalleled fundraising ability in the race to replace Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton.
But his five years lobbying in Washington for the nation’s biggest banks also brings political risk.
It would be a return to politics for Pawlenty, who left office in 2011 and ran a short-lived 2012 presidential campaign.
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Tom Brady wasn’t able to accept his NFL MVP Award on Saturday because, well, he has a pretty big game Sunday that he’s preparing for.
So instead his New England Patriots teammate Julian Edelman, who is on injured reserve accepted it.
It appears Edelman didn’t have much to say on behalf of his quarterback, but what he did say was about as Brady-esque as it gets.
Julian Edelman accepts MVP award for Tom Brady. He claims Tom told him to say “LFG. I don’t know what it means, but he said to say LFG.” (I assume it means Let’s F—ing Go.) — Will Brinson (@WillBrinson) February 4, 2018
Yep, that sounds about right.
Although Edelman attempted to feign ignorance about what it means, we’re pretty confident he knows its significance quite well.
Coach Rick Price is retiring after 33 years of coaching, walking away after leading the Bobcats for 10 years.
He coached for Nazareth, O'Donnell, and several other schools.
He passes the torch on to Defensive Coordinator Scott Royal, who will take over the football program. Coach Royal has been a part of the Bobcat tradition on the gridiron for three years and is also the Head Boy's Basketball Coach, a job he'll keep for this season.
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Steve Earle bills his new album as the philosophical heir to "Guitar Town," and the DNA connecting it to that landmark 1986 record can't be missed. Texas-born and Nashville-raised, at least musically, Earle reconnects with his roots in all the best ways.
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By Amanda Wicks
If Ed Sheeran ever wants to release a remix of “Shape of You” featuring a slick verse and a popular name in hip-hop, he should look no further than Wale.
Related: Ed Sheeran Says He Couldn’t Get into His Own GRAMMY Afterparty
Wale remixed Sheeran’s song and shared it on SoundCloud late last night (February 14th). He keeps everything close to the original, but adds a steamy new verse at the beginning.
“You the type of lady Imma hold down/ But for now I’m gonna need you to hold out/ What’s your name? Imma call you tonight/ Just know I’m calling you never if I ain’t calling you mine,” he raps. That’s about as tame as it gets on Wale’s extended verse. Elsewhere, he raps about all the ways he’s looking forward to pleasing the woman he can’t get off his mind. It definitely takes Sheeran’s lyric, “I’m in love with your body,” up a level.
Listen below.
Sounds like Kourtney isn’t exactly here for Sofia Ritchie. In this clip from Sunday’s KUWTK, she comiserates with Mama Kris saying that Scott is only in her face to support an image…meanwhile he’s photographed out with “a different hooker” every night.
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Awkwardness, like other human qualities, is a part of everyone's life, often rearing its ugly head in situations where you don't feel like you can be 100% yourself. Like at work.
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* Q2 LOAN LOSSES NOK 1.6 MILLION VERSUS REVERSAL OF LOAN LOSSES NOK 56.3 MILLION YEAR AGO Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
When Alex Tuch said he'd do whatever it takes to get back up to the Vegas Golden Knights, this must have been what he meant.
Tuch, a Baldwinsville native, started the AHL season with a fury on Friday night by scoring three goals and adding an assist for Chicago in the Wolves 6-5 loss to Texas. Tuch did his damage against former Syracuse Crunch goalie Mike McKenna, now with the Stars.
Tuch, a second-year forward, seemed to have Vegas made after a strong preseason but he was sent to the AHL earlier this week because he did not require NHL waivers first.
The expectation is that Vegas will recall him shortly, a notion reinforced by Tuch's fast start.
Vegas claimed Tuch from Minnesota in the expansion draft last summer. Tuch contributed 18 goals and 19 assists in 57 games for the Iowa Wild last year.
Trump's frustration with the military brass, and whether his confusing remarks that followed were about the Iran Deal, North Korea, or something else.
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LONDON, May 2 (IFR) - Natixis has appointed Christopher Lovgren as head of global high-yield corporate distribution and trading, a newly created job.
The role is designed to allow the French bank to cater for the increasing overlap between the bond and loan markets, according to the bank.
Lovgren moves to the role from loan syndications, where he has been global head since 2013. He will report to Selim Mehrez, global head of fixed income. (Reporting by Yoruk Bahceli, Editing by Julian Baker and Helene Durand)
AMESBURY, England, July 4 (Reuters) - Police said on Wednesday they were keeping an open mind about whether a crime had been committed after a British man and woman in their forties fell critically ill near the southwestern city of Salisbury, where Russian former spy Sergei Skripal was poisoned in March.
"At this stage it is not yet clear if a crime has been committed," said Paul Mills, deputy chief constable of Wiltshire Police.
"We are keeping an open mind as to the circumstances regarding this incident and will continue to work closely with partners to progress our enquiries," Mills told reporters.
The man, aged 45, and woman, aged 44, are receiving treatment "for suspected exposure to an unknown substance" at Salisbury's main hospital. (Reporting by Henry Nicholls, writing by David Milliken; editing by Stephen Addison)
Watch: Student creates doll with prosthetic hand
Selwyn House Girls' School student Evelyn King has created a robotic prosthetic hand for a doll. The project is part of the school's CREST innovation program at the school, in which students are asked to come up with an invention and create a prototype.
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ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – A corrections officer working at the Albany County Correctional Facility was arraigned on charges that he forced two women to have sexual contact with him.
Brandon Austin, 47, pleaded not guilty. He was released on bail.
He was charged with two counts of Sexual Abuse in the First Degree, two counts of Sexual Abuse in the Second Degree, two counts of Official Misconduct, and one count of Attempted Criminal Sexual Act in the Third Degree.
Prosecutors said one incident took place between June 16 and June 17 inside the jail. The other incident reportedly happened between April 1 and June 17.
Prosecutors believe Austin was on-duty serving in his capacity as a CO during the alleged crimes.
He was suspended from his job without pay.
U.S. regulators have approved a new drug as an initial treatment for postmenopausal women with a type of advanced breast cancer.
The drug, called Kisqali, is a pill that works to slow the spread of cancer by blocking two proteins that can stimulate growth and division of cancer cells.
It's for women who have what's known as HR+/HER2- breast cancer.
Developed by Swiss drugmaker Novartis, Kisqali is taken along with an older cancer drug called letrozole.
A study funded by Novartis of 668 women found that the two drugs together reduced the risk of death or the cancer worsening by 44 percent, compared to those receiving only letrozole.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP)  The Coast Guard says several agencies are searching for three boaters on the Mississippi River near Memphis, Tennessee.
In a statement released Wednesday, the Coast Guard says officials received a mayday broadcast Tuesday night. The broadcast said a jon boat hit a submerged object and began taking on water near mile marker 744, about 20 miles north of Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park.
Coast Guard Petty Officer Brandon Giles says the three people aboard the 16-foot boat were wearing life jackets.
Giles says crews were searching the area Wednesday by boat and air. Identities of the missing boaters have not been released.
Talk about the best way to beat the Monday blues — Cory Anderson and Will Vogt team up for a beautiful morning in North Florida for our April 17, 2017 Photo of the Day.
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A sign marks the Raytheon offices in Woburn, Massachusetts, U.S. January 25, 2017.
(Reuters) - Tomahawk missile maker Raytheon Co (RTN.N) on Monday named former U.S. Deputy Defense Secretary Robert Work as a director to its board.
Work, 64, served as deputy defense secretary under former President Barack Obama's administration, and held the position from 2014 through last month.
Work, who retired from the military as colonel in 2001, also served as the Undersecretary of the Navy until 2013.
Before returning to the Pentagon, Work served as chief executive officer at the Center for New American Security think tank in Washington, D.C. till 2014.
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj was welcomed by her Chinese counterpart Wang Yi at Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit in China's Beijing. Swaraj is in Beijing for a ministerial-level meeting of the SCO, where India became a full member in 2017.
WASHINGTON (AP) - A spokeswoman for House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (skuh-LEES') says the Louisiana Republican plans to throw out the first pitch before Friday night's playoff game between the Washington Nationals and Chicago Cubs.
Scalise made a triumphant return to the House last week - more than three months after he was wounded while practicing for an annual charity baseball game featuring members of Congress.
Scalise and four others were wounded when a gunman opened fire at the practice.
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The man who murdered a 3-year-old girl in Charlotte County will spend the rest of his life in prison.
Keith Wilson, 46, was sentenced Monday after being found guilty in October of second-degree murder.
Pilar Rodriguez went missing in 1999. Her body has never been found.
Detectives caught a break in the case in 2013 when one of Wilson's relatives came forward, admitting he saw the body of a young child in Wilson's trunk and remembered Wilson talking about the murder.
Wilson was the boyfriend of Pilar's babysitter, Melissa Harding-Jones, who pleaded guilty in 2013 of playing a role in Pilar's death.
Harding-Jones faces 30 years in prison when she's sentenced next month.
Pilar was from Hollywood, Florida, and had traveled to Charlotte County with Harding-Jones to visit Wilson.
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Microsoft has announced the establishment of the "Cortana Intelligence Institute," a body that will develop "next-generation" features for Microsoft's AI. It comes shortly after the company responded to concerns that Cortana's lagging behind its rivals.
GOAC in session in Sioux Falls. .@SenStaceNelson arguing his dissenting report should be entered into the record pic.twitter.com/UsLFfSlMXT — Dana Ferguson (@bydanaferguson) October 5, 2017
Another legislator (not on GOAC) who is listening in offered this comment….
Yep… sounds like it’s going just peachy…
3:15 Update… (his colleagues inform me that) since they’ve moved on to the tri-valley matter, apparently Stace is bored now, and busy tweeting to his BFF during the GOAC committee hearing..
Apparently committee time is still twitter time, same as in 2014..
@SDSenate2014 Actually, @madvilletimes has a more conservative stance on (R) issues like Common Core, Crony-Capitalism, etc., than you. — Rep. Stace Nelson (@RepStaceNelson) February 7, 2014
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SACRAMENTO (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the California Lottery's "Daily 3 Evening" game were:
9-8-3
(nine, eight, three)
¶ Ticket-holders with all three winning numbers in the order given win the top prize. Lesser amounts are also awarded to ticket-holders with other varying combinations of the winning numbers.
Houston Rockets' Clint Capela 15) reaches for a rebound with New Orleans Pelicans' Rajon Rondo, left, and E'Twaun Moore, right, during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Monday, Dec. 11, 2017, in Houston.
Hazen Audel attempts leading a yak herd to the an ancient fortressed city in the Himalayas.
Nicole Arbour's "Dear Fat People:" The YouTuber faced controversy after she posted a nearly six-minute long video in which she bashed people who are overweight and poked fun at the positive body image movements.
The video garnered quite a bit of response, including lots of media attention. However, Arbour continued to defend the video.
"That video was made to offend people just the way I do with all the other videos," she said on The View. "It's just satire. I'm just being silly. I'm having a bit of fun and that's what we did and that topic was actually voted in by fans, some of them who are fat."
The Indian High Commission in Nicosia on Tuesday dismissed reports the country does not take Cyprus seriously after a scheduled visit by the Commerce and Industry Minister was cancelled the very last minute. "The fact remains that the India and Cyprus ties are historic and solid and they are committed to continue to cooperate closely on matters of mutual interest," he added.
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CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD)- The North Charleston Police Department, Fire Department and Charleston County EMS crews are responding to reports of a bomb threat in the 8500 block Palmetto Commerce Parkway.
We have a News 2 crew heading to the scene and will update you as this story develops.
A 20-year-old woman is set to appear in Brampton court Wednesday (July 4) facing four counts of attempted murder in a wild encounter on a Brampton transit bus that saw four people stabbed Tuesday night.
Jade Nelson, 20, of no fixed address, is scheduled to appear in Brampton court in connection with the incident that occurred just after 9:15 p.m. July 3 on a Züm bus at Queen Street East and McVean Drive.
Peel police Const. Danny Marttini said a woman came onto the bus and the attack occurred moments later.
When asked Tuesday night if an argument precipitated the violence, Marttini said “we don’t know why” it happened and the investigation is ongoing.
CAIRO — An Egyptian court has ordered the detention of an activist for failing to report to a police station because he had been detained elsewhere.
Abdel Azim Fahmy, a senior member of the secular April 6 movement known as Zizo Abdo, was detained for several hours last Wednesday, causing him to miss the court-ordered visit to a different police station. He was detained again on Saturday.
His lawyer, Mokhtar Mounir, said the Cairo Criminal Court ordered Abdo returned to pre-trial detention Tuesday on charges of inciting protests and belonging to an outlawed group, which date back to last May. Mounir said he would appeal the order, calling it "inhumane and irrational."
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Our lame-duck president acts as if he is blind to his own crutches
Zuma should think back to Thabo Mbeki and give us a farewell speech on Thursday, not a state of the nation address
Zuma should think back to Thabo Mbeki and give us a farewell speech on Thursday, not a state of the nation address
Middlesbrough and Leicester share the spoils in drab draw at the Riverside in Monday's early kick-off.
It's difficult to dress up a match of this calibre, which saw two sides seemingly content to share the spoils from the off. Neither ever really committed players forwards, and instead exchanged lacklustre attacks in the centre of the park throughout.
The first half saw a defensively-minded Middlesbrough side shut up shop and limit the visitors to speculative efforts, with Brad Guzan seldom called into action. The second half opened up a little, as George Friend began to dictate the play, fizzing a number of threatening crosses into the Leicester area. They often went to waste as the Boro failed to gamble in the final third.
That point puts Middlesbrough five points above the drop zone, and Leicester seven points clear of danger, but the bottom three all have a game in hand.
(CBS) — This really is a sweet story for Valentine’s Day, but we’re not talking about pastries.
Joe and Paula Greco first met at a wedding. They’ve been married 28 years.
“We kind of eloped,” Joe tells CBS 2’s Vince Gerasole. “You didn’t think about the future, you just thought about the moment.”
They’ve barely spent a moment apart since opening Palermo Bakery in 2001. They are a couple who enjoys what life has cooked up.
“We come to work together, we leave together, we go home together, we cook together,” Paula says.
Joe adds: “We both think about the same thing and it comes out at the same time.”
Tattoo artist Joe Van De Carr doesn’t spend nearly as much time with his wife, Christina.
Still, the mother of five and teacher is always with him.
“There you go,” Joe says, referring to a tattoo. “There’s her name, Christina. Those are her lips, her kiss mark.”
He adds: “My wife has my name tattooed on her, as well.”
They are two couples with their own recipe for success on Valentine’s Day and every day.
A group of city counselors in Munich say they want the southern German city's main train station to have a landing pad for flying taxis.
Five city council members from the Christian Social Union party submitted a motion Wednesday calling on rail company Deutsche Bahn to consider the space needed for flying taxis in its plans for a future redesign of the station.
In their motion, they write that "it is to be expected that within a few years technology will have advanced so far that flying taxis can be used to transport people."
The party, which has a majority across Bavaria but is in opposition in the state capital's assembly, has recently been championing the idea of flying taxis as a future means of travel.
Explore further: Uber shows off its vision for future 'flying taxi'
Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace a wanted man.
David Ambler, 20, is wanted in connection with two burglaries in Durham and criminal damage in Seaham.
Durham Constabulary is asking for information on his whereabouts. A spokeswoman said: “Mr Ambler knows that he is wanted and is evading police.
"Anyone harbouring him could potentially be committing a criminal offence.”
Mr Ambler has links to Durham, Seaham, Easington and Sunderland.
Anyone with information should contact Durham City CID via 101.
People gathered at the United Methodist Temple in Beckley Sunday for the last chance to hear the Beckley Community Chorus perform its annual Christmas concert.
ROCKFORD, Mich. (WOOD) — A fitness center in Rockford got a surprise visitor Tuesday when a deer smashed its way into its front lobby.
Director Shandy Longcore says the deer launched through the double pane window at the main entrance of MVP Athletic Club-Rockford around 7:30 a.m.
The impact of the glass didn’t appear to slow down the deer, which slammed into a wall before quickly getting back up on its legs.
The deer wandered through the facility for about three minutes before trying to smash through the other set of windows, then opting for the main exit doors.
Longcore said no one was hurt during the incident.
The business at 515 E. Division St. NE was open Tuesday afternoon.
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Moby is auctioning off a huge amount of gear in support of the medical charity Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. The auction is taking place at Reverb.com and begins on Thursday (April 26) and will feature a great number of synthesizers. Two of the most desirable items—a Roland Jupiter-6 and a Yamaha SY22 Vector—were used by the electronic musician primarily in the 1980s and early 90s. In terms of equipment that factored into his most beloved album, 1999’s Play, there’s an Ibanez guitar from the ’80s. Also in the mix: a Hawaiian-styled slide guitar (watch David Lynch playing a similar one Moby gave him here), a Technics SL-1200MK2 turntable with limited-edition Moby-styled slipmat (only four in the world, according to a statement), and sombreros Moby donned with Wayne Coyne for the video for 2013’s “A Perfect Life.” See the full contents of “The Official Moby Reverb Shop” here, and watch a video of Moby discussing it below.
On Sunday, the Jets might have had their worst performance in years.
With the playoffs still in reach, the Jets had a chance to prove they were contenders with a win over the struggling Denver Broncos. Instead, the Jets fell flat and their playoff hopes are essentially dead.
There’s technically still a chance at the postseason, but it will take nothing short of a miracle now that the team is 5-8.
Here are the report card grades after the Jets’ 23-0 loss.
ESPN NFL draft analyst Todd McShay joined the Shan & RJ show on 105.3 The Fan [KRLD-FM] on Friday at Super Bowl Radio Row in Minnesota to talk all things NFL draft and some Dallas Cowboys. Here are some highlights:
Are there even 19 players in the 2018 draft with first-round grades? (The Cowboys pick 19th.)
McShay: "I think there's about 17, 18. I think this is a draft where it's -- and I feel like we say this every year -- but there's a lot of depth in that second-, third-round range, so moving back wouldn't be the worst thing. It's interesting because usually the quarterbacks are the ones that will bump good players back, but there are four guys that are gonna go by then, all belong there -- they're included in that 18 or 19 players. So, I don't know that Lamar Jackson's gonna wind up moving all the way up or Mason Rudolph. I don't see that, personally, but that's one way to help assure that you're gonna get a good player."
What type of players is he seeing in that 19 range who are fits for the Cowboys?
Los Angeles Chargers guard Matt Slauson had very high praise for his fellow rookie offensive linemen in an interview with Hardwick and Richards on Fox Sports radio.
The two rookies he spoke highly of were Chargers guards Dan Feeney and Forrest Lamp. Slauson mentioned that he was “really impressed” and they were “playing at a level that’s beyond what you see rookies play at.”
Despite being second and third round draft picks, Feeney and Lamp seem to be playing like veterans. Usually, when rookies see an exotic blitz scheme they make mistakes, but both rookies have “been on it since they got here.”
Also, it is easy to “see football instincts in them,” which is another characteristic of a veteran and not a rookie.
Overall, Los Angeles needs to protect aging Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers, and it seems like they found two great pieces to do that for now and in the future.
In this Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017, file photo, villagers carry the body of Kashmiri rebel Abid Hamid Mir, as his aunt embraces his head, during his funeral procession in Hajin, north of Srinagar, Indian controlled Kashmir. Thousands attended funerals Saturday of three suspected rebels in Indian controlled Kashmir Saturday, after they were killed in a gun battle with government forces in the disputed region, police said. Dar Yasin, File AP Photo
× West Valley City Police identify victim in fatal hit-and-run
WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah — Police have identified a man who was killed in a hit-and-run crash in West Valley City May 27, but they have not yet identified a suspect.
West Valley City Police identified the deceased Wednesday as 35-year-old Raoul Armondo Cabrera.
The man was found deceased in the area of 6750 West Frontage Road Sunday morning.
Police have not yet identified a suspect and say the vehicle that hit the man may have been a Ford Econoline van, which may now have damage to the front passenger-side headlight.
Anyone with information about the case is asked to call police at 801-840-4000.
KCNBABT wrote: Rohan's not happy with certain players for abandoning the club but can you honestly blame those that have chosen to leave. Only the senior players Pryce Sidlow Welham have been kept in loop with what little information they've been told. There has been no communication despite the administrator appearing in the paper everyday contradicting himself. The negligent regard for player welfare throughout all this has been nothing short of abysmal. Fingers crossed for tomorrow morning.
Are you gonna give us a clue as to how you know things. I do tend to believe you do know something, as I do el red does as well. I find a couple of bits out through my son, he's not always right though, I know Sheff have spoke to a couple of Bulls players or rather spoke to their agents. I'm guessing that is just to assess the lie of the land at this moment in time
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Photographer Kent Purdy gets ready to film a scene from "American Dresser,'' a movie shot in 2015 in Central New York. Most TV and movie productions lured by New York's film tax credits are based in New York City, a consultant reported.
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April 18 (Reuters) - Hong Kong stocks closed at a one-month low after posting their biggest percentage drop in four months, as investors returning from their holiday break had their first chance to react to escalating tensions over North Korea.
Sentiment was also hurt by deepening worries over the sustainability of China's economic recovery, with financial and resource shares leading the market decline.
The Hang Seng index fell 1.4 percent, to 23,924.54, while the China Enterprises Index lost 1.6 percent to 10,043.52 points.
Following North Korea's failed missile launch on Sunday, tensions have escalated amid concerns that the isolated state may soon test another nuclear bomb or missile.
Shares fell across the board.
An index tracking commodity shares fell 1.5 percent while the finance sector also dropped 1.5 percent.
But consumer shares, largely viewed as defensive in nature, suffered the least, down only 0.7 percent. (Reporting by the Shanghai Newsroom; Editing by Sam Holmes)
A judge rejected all charges against a woman arrested in 2014.
Amanda Feemster and Daniel Hunsucker were arrested on charges of marijuana possession, drug possession in the presence of juveniles and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Judge Ron Ware dismissed the charges against Feemster.
Two children taken from the home at the time have been returned to Feemster's custody, according to her attorney, Hillary Nixon.
Hunsucker, who was also charged with cruelty to a juvenile, reached a plea deal. He pleaded to domestic abuse battery, changed from cruelty to juveniles.
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RAWALPINDI, Apr 17 (APP): Director General Inter Services
Public Relations (ISPR) Major General Asif Ghafoor on Monday said
former TTP commander, Ehsanullah Ehsan, who had joined Jamaat ul
Ahrar (JUA), has surrendered before the security forces.
He made this announcement while addressing a press conference
at ISPR here.
He said the surrender of commander of a banned terrorist
outfit speaks volume about the successes and achievements of ongoing
operation Radd ul Fasaad.
He said Pakistan Army, intelligence agencies and law
enforcement agencies with the help and support of the entire nation
have been successfully carrying out the operations against “fasadis”.
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March 31 Cheung Kong Property Holdings :
* Discloseable transaction - acquisition of the target company in Canada
* Deal for consideration of approximately C$2.82 billion
* Company entered into sale and purchase agreement
* vendor, purchaser(an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of company) and company entered into sale and purchase agreement
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Jeff Sessions isn’t making a move in the Michael Cohen case that has poisoned his relationship with Trump — and it could be huge for the president
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Mujeeb has been exceptional with the bowl today and has been a thorn for the Delhi batting line-up. His third over though saw an overpitched delivery which was instantly put away by Iyer for a much awaited boundary. Delhi make that over count for 8 and are 96/5 after 15 overs. Shreyas Iyer and Rahul Tewatia have to pace themselves out perfectly if they want to pull of this chase.
DUESSELDORF, Germany The interior minister of the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia described as "unusual" a letter claiming responsibility for Tuesday's attack on a bus carrying players from soccer club Borussia Dortmund.
Ralf Jaeger told reporters that police in North Rhine-Westphalia had again taken additional security measures in Dortmund, where Borussia and AS Monaco will face off for their postponed Champions League clash on Wednesday evening.
(Reporting by Anneli Palmen; Writing by Paul Carrel; Editing by Joseph Nasr)
Songs tend to come to him when he's watching TV or just messing around on his guitar, he says. Burke writes for a myriad of musical groups.
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Simeon had it working all night and ended up dominating Farragut 95-63. The Wolverines move on to the semifinals of the City Playoffs and now await the winner of Whitney Young vs Kenwood. Watch the video of the 2nd half with #TheBIGS very own Eugene McIntosh and Terrence Tomlin on the call. Strong performances from Simeon’s Evan Gilyard and Telon Horton-Tucker made this one worth the watch!
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A local church is teaming up with Second Harvest Heartland to provide fresh, free produce to those who qualify for it.
Belgrade Avenue United Methodist Church of North Mankato hosted the event to help families in need.
Volunteers gathered this morning to bag up and hand out pounds of produce to those who need it.
10–20 pounds of produce will be given free of charge to each household.
Volunteer Todd Kenward says "Whatever is left over then goes to Echo Food Shelves so it's a win, win for everybody because the wholesaler gets to get a donation Write off for their produce and Penske is kind enough to do their donation of the truck and two volunteers."
They will be running the event again September 11th, October 9th.
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Transcript for Politicians strike unifying note in wake of Virginia shooting
We may have our differences. But we do well. In times like these to remember that everyone who serves. In our nation's capital. Is here because. Above all they love our country. We are united. We are united in our shock. We are united are English. We are strongest. When we are unify. And when we work together. For the common good. My prayer is that we can resolve our differences in the way that furthers the preamble to the constitution. Takes us closer. Two. We are one house the people's house united in our humanity. It is that humanity. Which will win the day and it always will. God bless I yield.
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Ex-FBI Assistant Director Speaks Out: High-Ranking Gov’t Officials Plotted to Protect Hillary (VIDEO)
Former assistant FBI Director James Kallstorm, who worked for the FBI for 27 years, appeared on “Sunday Morning Futures With Maria Bartiromo” and suggested that high-ranking individuals in the government had an internal plot to keep Hillary Clinton safe during the 2016 election.
When asked if he thought that the FBI was protecting Clinton, Kallstorm explained:
“I think we have ample facts revealed to us during this last year and a half that high-ranking people throughout government, not just the FBI, high-ranking people had a plot to not have Hillary Clinton, you know, indicted.” – READ MORE
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JOHANNESBURG (miningweekly.com) – The successful commissioning of the automated materials handling system at Randgold Resources’ Kibali underground operation is supporting the mine’s planned ramp-up in production, CEO Mark Bristow says.
The mine, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, is on track to achieve its production guidance of 730 000 oz for this year, a 22% increase on the previous year’s output.
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Randgold invested $2.7-billion to make Kibali one of Africa’s most automated gold mines and the project is now ready to move from underground mining by contractors, to owner-mining.
“Aside from the continuing optimisation of the underground system and the construction of the mine’s third hydropower station, which is scheduled for commissioning towards the middle of this year, the Kibali project is now complete,” Bristow noted.
April 9 (Reuters) -
* Mondelez International is preparing to look for a successor to its CEO Irene Rosenfeld- WSJ,citing sources
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Property Location: 4700-4712 Brighton Blvd., Denver
Property Description: garage and two houses, (land value)
Land Size: 11,277 sf
Sales Price: $1M, or $88.68 per sf
Reception No.: 2017124750
Closing Date: 9/21
Grantor: PMC Land LLC
Grantee: Denver Police Museum Development Group LLC, Lance Nading, mgr., & Mark Hesse, president
Financing: $650,000 with 0%, due 8-21-22, payable to seller
Comments: Proposed $15 million Denver Police Museum will be erected near the National Western Complex, which will provide historical and virtual reality crime-scene experiments and a memorial chapel for fallen officers.
See APN: 2231-07-036 & 2231-07-011.
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A controversial GOP memo which alleges political bias and abuses of government surveillance powers at the FBI and Justice Department was declassified and its release approved by President Donald Trump on Friday in spite of objections from the law enforcement and intelligence communities.
Read the memo in full below.
A young Point Cook man has been slashed with a machete outside a major shopping centre in Melbourne's west.
Police say the 22-year-old was leaving a grocery store on The Avenue, Sunshine West, at about 8pm on Monday night when he was violently robbed.
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The thief stole his car keys and phone before slashing the victim several times with a machete and fleeing.
The victim was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries to his head, arm and leg.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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Two women have died and a 10-year-old girl is fighting for her life after a serious crash on the M25.
An articulated lorry was in collision with an Audi between junctions 26 and 27 on the anti-clockwise carriageway, near Waltham Abbey just after 11.20pm last night (Monday, March 19)
Two women were pronounced dead at the scene while a man and a child were taken to hospital.
The child, a girl aged ten, has life threatening injuries. The man was not injured.
Police completely closed the M25 while emergency services worked to clear the incident, leaving 10-mile tailbacks to the Brook Street roundabout.
A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
You can follow our live blog here for all updates on the M25.
Posted: Apr 17, 2017 9:18 AMUpdated: Apr 17, 2017 9:18 AM
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The Nowata County Commissioners met briefly this morning (Monday) for their weekly meeting.
The commissioners tabled business on E-911 because no contact could be made with the other entities that are needed to help the County.
The Commissioners approved an agreement with Turner and Associates C-P-A and they also passed a resolution for the disposal of a computer that quit working.
The Nowata County Commissioners meet every Monday Morning at the Nowata County Courthouse Annex.
WEST BRIDGEWATER (CBS) – Police in West Bridgewater stopped 126 distracted drivers in just three hours on Tuesday.
Undercover officers and bicycle officers in full uniform stopped people that were not paying attention to the road.
During the three-hour period, 81 citations were issued. A total of 222 violations have been issued in the past five days. West Bridgewater Police Chief Victor Flaherty Jr. said the number of violations is “very unsettling.”
Of the 126 stops made Tuesday, only four were West Bridgewater residents.
Most of the drivers were cited for texting, however, police say some were cited for streaming episodes of TV shows and movies, playing “Pokemon Go”, enjoying a PuPu Platter dinner, and FaceTiming.
West Bridgewater Police say they will continue to aggressively address the problem through both educational and enforcement options.
“It is our hope that people realize the inherent dangers distracted driving causes and that people need to ‘Just Drive,'” Chief Flaherty said in a Facebook post.
Germany says it doesn’t believe Bashar Assad can continue as Syria’s leader under a future peace agreement.
Foreign Ministry spokesman Martin Schaefer says that Assad’s forces capturing eastern Aleppo and other parts of northern Syria “strengthens the regime” and its hand in political negotiations.
But Schaefer told reporters in Berlin on Monday that Germany’s assessment that “Assad can’t play a permanent role in a peaceful future for Syria” hasn’t changed now that his forces are blamed for 300,000 deaths in the six-year war.
Schaefer said opposition groups wouldn’t accept any deal to form a transitional government unless Assad’s powers were sharply curtailed.
Germany is involved in diplomatic efforts to forge a peace agreement in Syria and has contributed significant funds toward humanitarian relief for those affected by the conflict.
NORFOLK, Va. – Since being drafted in the fourth round of the 2014 NFL Draft, Redskins linebacker Khairi Fortt has played in just three games. Fortt will soon play a much larger role.
According to TMZ Sports, Fortt, who signed with the Redskins in January, has been cast to portray Redskins legend Sean Taylor in a June episode of The Perfect Murder on Investigation Discovery.
Taylor, just 24 years old, died in 2007 after being shot by an intruder at his home. He remains immensely popular with Redskins fans.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - PRA Health Sciences Inc:
* PRA Health Sciences Inc- ‍on August 10, board determined to increase size of board to eight members - SEC filing​ Source text: (bit.ly/2uWtkeg) Further company coverage:
PARIS (AP) " France's government is presenting a bill on cleaning up political ethics after years of corruption scandals " even as investigations haunt members of President Emmanuel Macron's new government.
Justice Minister Francois Bayrou is unveiling the draft law on "restoring trust" in politics Wednesday to the Cabinet, the first major legislation by Macron's administration.
It's expected to easily pass parliament, where Macron's party is on track to win a crushing majority in elections Sunday.
Yet the bill, a key Macron campaign promise, is already clouded.
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Bayrou's centrist party Modem is under investigation for possible misuse of European Parliament funds. The minister for European affairs is among several French politicians facing a similar probe. And the territorial cohesion minister is under investigation for his past business practices. They all deny wrongdoing.
Ben Affleck's starting to sound awfully wobbly on directing. He's never really sounded committed to it, despite Warner Bros. announcing him as the director, and pushing back Justice League 2 so Affleck could get to it . There's even some confusion among the cast, who seem to think shooting is right around the corner, while he says there's no rush . So what exactly is going on? Based on Affleck's latest comments to The Guardian , he's not anywhere near close to being ready, and may not ever be...To be fair, this isn't too far away from Affleck's prior stance. But what is important is that months have gone by without any change. He doesn't seem to be moving any closer to directing the film, and soon time is going to run out. Complicating matters is the lukewarm response to his most recent directorial effort,, and you can bet Affleck is going to make sure everything is perfect before he jumps behind the camera again.
May 2 SDIPTECH AB (PUBL):
* REG-SDIPTECH AB (PUBL) ANNOUNCES STOCK EXCHANGE LISTING OF THE COMPANY'S COMMON SHARE OF SERIES B ON NASDAQ FIRST NORTH PREMIER
* PRICE PER COMMON SHARE OF SERIES B IN OFFERING HAS BEEN SET TO SEK 56
* OFFERING COMPRISES 8 928 571 NEWLY ISSUED COMMON SHARES OF SERIES B TO A VALUE OF APPROXIMATELY SEK 500 MILLION
* ASSUMING THAT OVER-ALLOTMENT OPTION UTILIZED IN FULL TOTAL VALUE OF OFFERING AND OVER-ALLOTMENT OPTION AMOUNTS TO APPROXIMATELY SEK 575 MILLION
* TRADING IN SDIPTECH'S COMMON SHARES OF SERIES B IS EXPECTED TO TAKE PLACE ON NASDAQ FIRST NORTH PREMIER ON MAY 12, 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
May 2 Societa Cattolica di Assicurazione Sc :
* Said on Friday that Giovan Battista Mazzucchelli resigns as CEO of Cattolica Assicurazioni
* Board appointed Alberto Minali CEO who will be in office as of June 1
Source text: bit.ly/2p15AT7
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Authorities are responding to a stabbing death in southwest Oklahoma City.
A white male victim was found after midnight Tuesday on the side of a gas station near Reno and Western.
Police are not currently looking for a suspect.
MOGADISHU Somali security forces shot dead a minister for public works in his car in the capital Mogadishu on Wednesday after mistaking him for an Islamist militant, officials said.
Mogadishu mayoral spokesman Abdifatah Omar Halane said the minister, Abbas Abdullahi Sheikh Siraji, who was also a lawmaker, was killed "by mistake - they opened fire on his car accidentally. May God rest his soul".
Police Major Nur Hussein told Reuters that security forces on patrol encountered a car blocking the street and, believing it was being driven by militants, opened fire.
Al Qaeda-affiliated al Shabaab militants often carry out attacks in Mogadishu and elsewhere in their campaign to topple Somalia's government and drive out African Union peacekeeping troops out of the Horn of Africa country.
(Writing by Clement Uwiringiyimana; editing by Mark Heinrich)
The Australian government has announced a move to start issuing monthly fines to parents who don't vaccinate their children.
The country is strengthening its "no jab, no pay" policy. Parents who don't vaccinate their children will lose $30 a fortnight from their tax benefits for each child they don't vaccinate.
In total, parents will lose about the same they were losing before with one fine issued at the end of the year but the government believes this will be more of a "constant reminder".
Minister for Social Services Dan Tehan says this is an important move to protect public health in the face of the "anti-vaxxer" movement.
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"Immunisation is the safest way to protect children from vaccine-preventable diseases," he said in a statement.
"Parents who don't immunise their children are putting their own kids at risk as well as the children of other people."
The new policy came into effect today.
Children assessed to have natural immunity or for whom vaccinations may prove harmful will be exempt.
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(AP) – French baby-milk maker Lactalis has ordered a global recall of millions of products over fears of salmonella bacteria contamination.
The company, one of the largest dairy products group in the world, says it has been warned by health authorities in France that 26 infants have become sick since Dec. 1.
Spokesman company Michel Nalet told The Associated Press on Monday that the “precautionary” recall both in France and abroad affects “several million” products made since mid-February. The company said a possible source of the outbreak has been identified in a tower used to dry out the milk at a production site.
Lactalis employs 75,000 employees in 85 countries, with a turnover of 17 billion euros ($20 billion.)
The symptoms of salmonella infection include abdominal cramps, diarrhea and fever.
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico’s Senate has ordered government agencies to explain why tens of thousands of people in rural areas remain without power or appropriate shelter as anger grows about the lack of basic services more than seven months after Hurricane Maria.
The agencies have five days to present a plan on how and when they will address the needs of rural towns.
The order comes as police in a small mountain town blocked power crews from leaving on Tuesday while residents demanded they stay to restore electricity service that many still lack.
The standoff ended after the power company promised it would keep crews in Las Piedras until service is fully restored. The crews were obeying company orders to head off to another town.
Oroville >> Butte County's superintendent of schools has called for schools to remain closed all week in all but the Chico and Paradise unified school districts. Tim Taylor had called Sunday for a Monday closure - which was heeded - but Monday he called for it to be extended through the end of the week.
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Dubai, UAE: Businesses and commercial enterprises in the Middle East are on the lookout for the latest in security solutions and foolproof monitoring systems, as they endeavour to ensure a safe and secure environment to conduct business. This increasing appetite and demand from the region for cutting-edge solutions using innovative technology, means international security and […]
OAKLAND (KRON) — Firefighters are currently on the scene of a one-alarm fire at a two-story apartment building in Oakland, fire officials said.
According to a fire dispatcher, the fire is located at 1606 81st Ave. and was first reported around 3:30 a.m.
Crews are currently on the scene.
Further details were not immediately available.
Working Fire 1600 block 81st Ave. 2 story apartment building. E23, 29, 20, T7, Batt3 — Oakland Firefighters (@OaklandFireLive) April 18, 2017
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In early 2016, Delaware artist Mylezia made major buzz with her reworking of Bryson Tiller’s “Exchange.”
Now the songstress is back with a new cover of SZA’s “The Weekend” where she offers up her signature, sexy vibe accompanied by harmonies as she echos SZA’s man-sharing lyrics.
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Also check out her originals “Lost In Love” and “Number 1.”
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According to Zacks, "Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. operates as a global supplier of cellulose specialties products, a natural polymer for the chemical industry. Its products include cellulose specialties primarily used in dissolving chemical applications; commodity viscose used in the manufacture of textiles for clothing and other fabrics, and in non-woven applications; absorbent materials comprising fibers for absorbent hygiene products and other products.
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May 2 Mastercard Inc:
* Mastercard Inc- first-quarter net income of $1.1 billion, or $1.00 per diluted share
* Mastercard Inc - first-quarter net revenue increase of 12%, to $2.7 billion
* Mastercard Inc - first-quarter adjusted gross dollar volume up 8pct and purchase volume up 9pct
* Reports first-quarter adjusted net income of $1.1 billion, or $1.01 per adjusted diluted share
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.95, revenue view $2.65 billion -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Mastercard inc - as of March 31, 2017, the company’s customers had issued 2.4 billion mastercard and maestro-branded cards
* Mastercard inc - qtrly increase in switched transactions of 17pct, to 14.7 billion
* Mastercard - qtrly 8pct increase in gross dollar volume, on a local currency basis,adjusting for impact of recent eu regulatory changes,to 1.2 trillion
* Mastercard - qtrly increase in cross-border volumes of 13pct on a local currency basis Source text for Eikon: [ID:$1.00 per diluted share] Further company coverage:
BALENCIAGA MEN SPRING SUMMER 18: Explore the collection on Balenciaga.com. PRE-ORDER: The full Men Spring Summer 18 Runway collection will be available for pre-order on Balenciaga.com for one week starting Thursday June 22. #Balenciaga #Men #SS18 #PFW #Look29
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The Zane Grey Cabin on July 29, 2014, near Payson. The cabin was built in the early 1920s and burned down in the 1990 Dude Fire, which took the lives of six firefighters. There is a small memorial at the site today. Mark Henle/The Republic
A Queens elementary school employee caught a creepy man filming her through a school window as she used a nurse’s office bathroom, police sources said Wednesday.
The 43-year-old victim told cops the incident unfolded as she used the restroom in the basement of PS 174 William Sidney Mount Elementary School in Rego Park around 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, sources said.
The woman looked up at the window and saw a strange man holding a phone and peering in, appearing to film her or take photos of her as she was using the bathroom, she told police.
Students normally use the basement bathroom, the victim told investigators, sources said.
Police are investigating the incident. No arrests have been made.
“The safety and security of students and staff is our top priority,” said Department of Education spokeswoman Miranda Barbot.
“The NYPD responded to and is investigating an incident that took place at [the school] last week. The school community has been notified and we’re working with the school to address it.”
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The Beast from the East struck again over the weekend leaving treacherous conditions across the region on Monday.
Temperatures dropped to freezing levels overnight and snow fell throughout Saturday night.
Drivers are avoided to check routes this morning as many roads are icy.
It is not expected to snow again today, but the weather over the weekend has left many roads dangerous.
Updates will follow throughout the day.
Alberta minister says province ‘still standing’ on Day 2 of carbon tax
Alberta Environment Minister Shannon Phillips says the province is “still standing” a day after its carbon tax took effect, and Albertans who opposed the levy could start seeing rebate cheques within days.
But Opposition Wildrose critic Don MacIntyre says the majority of Albertans continue to oppose the tax, and that the science isn’t settled on whether humans are responsible for the majority of climate change.
The tax officially began Sunday, adding 4.5 cents per litre of gasoline at the pumps as well as hiking costs for home heating.
Phillips held a news conference Monday where she addressed what she felt was “misinformation” about the levy, a day after deputy premier Sarah Hoffman held a similar media availability in the legislature building.
Like Hoffman a day earlier, Phillips stressed the
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April 28 Guangdong Shenglu Telecommunication Co Ltd:
* Sees net profit for H1 2017 to fluctuate by -28.7 percent to 3.0 percent, or to be 90 million yuan to 130 million yuan, compared to net profit of the same period in 2016 (126.2 million yuan)
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/RoAGD2
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CAIRO (AP) — Archaeologists in Egypt say they have discovered a 4,400-year-old tomb near the pyramids outside Cairo.
Egypt’s Antiquities Ministry announced the discovery Saturday and said the tomb likely belonged to a high-ranking official known as Hetpet during the 5th Dynasty of ancient Egypt. The tomb includes wall paintings depicting Hetpet observing different hunting and fishing scenes.
Mostafa Al-Waziri, leader of the archaeological mission, says the scenes depict a monkey — at the time commonly kept as domestic animals — reaping fruit and another dancing before an orchestra.
He believes Hetpet, a woman thought to be close to ancient Egyptian royals, had another tomb in Giza’s western necropolis, which is home to the tombs of top officials of Egypt’s Old Kingdom.
Al-Waziri says excavation work is underway for the other tomb.
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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The world’s largest pork producer is putting its best case before jurors to debunk claims its waste emits stenches so foul and attracts so many flies that life for rural neighbors is miserable.
Smithfield Foods’ lawyers hand-picked the two plaintiffs and the neighboring 4,700-hog operation in the second in a series of nuisance lawsuits that opened Wednesday.
Plaintiffs’ lawyers picked the first case and won a nearly $51 million jury verdict last month. That was cut to about $3 million because a state law limits punishment for corporate misdeeds.
Neighbors say for decades they’ve put up with livestock sewage sprayed over crops that also drifts and coats their homes and cars.
Smithfield Foods lawyers say jurors should forget the company’s size and focus on how one grower treats his neighbors.
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This story has been corrected to say Wednesday instead of Tuesday.
American Watercolor In the Age of Homer and Sargent, now on view at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, is an exhausting exhibition, in a good way. It displays more than 170 artworks and covers the ... read more
YEREVAN, APRIL 24, ARMENPRESS. Syrian President Bashar al-Assad hosted the representatives of the Armenian community on the occasion of the 103rd anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, ARMENPRESS reports, citing “Gandzasar” newspaper.
During the meeting the sides spoke about the role of the Armenian community during the past years of the Syrian crisis and the restoration of the territorial integrity of Syria in the future.
“Patriotism cannot be expressed just by words. Patriotism means sense of belonging, protection of motherland.
This means that each of us must have his own contribution in this, irrespective of his national belonging”, Assad said.
English translator/editor – Tigran Sirekanyan
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SANDUSKY, Ohio– Two boats caught on fire at the Cedar Point Marina Monday afternoon.
The Cedar Point and Sandusky fire departments responded to the fire at about 4:15 p.m. According to Cedar Point, crews are handling the “isolated situation.”
There are no injuries and park operations are not affected.
Black smoke could be seen for miles. Many people at the amusement park took to Twitter to post video and photos.
Vid of the boat fire outside of Cedar Point pic.twitter.com/m3RnYh7rq1 — Robert Lipnos (@rlipnos) August 14, 2017
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Former FBI Director James Comey walks at his home in McLean, Va., Wednesday, May 10, 2017. President Donald Trump fired Comey on Tuesday, ousting the nation's top law enforcement official in the midst of an investigation into whether Trump's campaign had ties to Russia's election meddling. Sait Serkan Gurbuz AP
Barely one month ago, Tiwa Savage released her Sugarcane Ep and we thought it couldn't get any better.
Well, it just did!
The singer has just released visuals for a remix of her track, "Get It Now."
And even better? She features Omarion! Yasss!
In "Get It Now" Remix, the Mavin Records first lady shares a serious connection with Omarion. He also added a new verse and did some nice duets with the "All over" singer.
The music video was direct by Meji Alabi.
Tiwa has earlier gushed on Instagram about how much of an Omarion fan she really is.
She wrote, "'Distance' is a constant on my playlist ... Now I gat my own joint with the INCREDIBLE Omarion. If you like "Get It Now" you will love the remix.... Let's get the world singing this savage soldiers."
Watch and enjoy!
The 2017 Colorado Community College System's Rising Star Awards Ceremony and Honorary Luncheon was held on April 11 at Arapahoe Community College's Littleton Campus . The Colorado Community College System, its State Student Advisory Council and ACC produced the event.
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The new Premier League season is up and running, with Garth Crooks returning to offer up his infamous BBC Team of the Week selections.
Crooks has found fame for his wild selections and gung-ho attitude to football, though his opening XI suggests he's turned a corner.
The 4-3-3 line-up includes a core of Manchester United stars while two Huddersfield players have also made the cut.
CLICK TO REVEAL THE FANTASY PREMIER LEAGUE TRANSFER TIPS AHEAD OF FPL GAMEWEEK 2.
" Millport is my exploration of the paradox between getting older and remaining relevant," concludes Greg Graffin, frontman for legendary punk band Bad Religion, about his forthcoming "old-time music" meets Seventies California country-rock solo album . "There's a great amount of symbolism in that idea," continues Graffin, who has led Bad Religion for almost four decades since the band's start in 1979.
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To celebrate the debut of HD cricket, Sky is to offer some unique Sky+HD boxes with hand-painted cricket-themed designs from cricketer-turned-artist Jack Russell.
Five fully-working receivers have been given Ashes makeovers with Russell's oil paintings depicting recent memorable moments in cricket history.
Due to be auctioned to the public, the proceeds will go to the English Schools' Cricket Association through the Bunbury Cricket Club, and the Sky-backed charity Youth Sport Trust.
"I've been asked to paint a fair few quirky objects in my artistic career, but the Sky+HD box is a first!" says Jack Russell.
"I'm really pleased with how the 'mini masterpieces' turned out and hope they raise a lot of money for charity".
Ramona Garden Club will hold its annual Spring Plant and Craft Sale and celebrate Earth Day on Saturday, April 22, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Ramona Library parking lot.
Plants for sale will include herbs, vegetables, succulents, bulbs, native plants, and cuttings. Featured among the 15 vendors will be such items as mosaics, stepping stones, cement leaf bird baths, cork bulletin boards, decorative bottles, and succulent gardens. The event will also offer an opportunity drawing and children’s activities.
Proceeds from the plant sales will go toward the club’s grants and scholarships.
Ramona Garden Club welcomes nonprofit and educational organizations in or near Ramona to apply for grants with the objective of encouraging interest in horticulture and agriculture. Each application will be decided on its own merit.
The club also offers scholarships each year to local high school students working toward a garden-related vocation.
For more information, visit ramonagardenclub.com.
Republican President, Edgar Lungu says appointments into Foreign Service are a preserve of the president.
President Lungu says he is concerned that there is a perception that when one has been appointed into Foreign Service, they will be there permanently.
He said this when he sworn in the newly appointed High Commissioner designated to Australia, Frank Bwalya at State House in Lusaka.
President says once one’s tour of duty comes to an end, they will be recalled and redeployed locally or abroad.
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Swiss international Clint Capela is teaming up with the International Basketball Foundation to serve as an ambassador at the third annual FIBA Open, taking place on Saturday-Sunday June 17-18 at the House of Basketball. The two-day event will feature 400 players from 110 teams competing across categories including senior men and women, youth boys and girls, as well as mixed and wheelchair.
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Off the Quality album comes the visuals to “First Come First Serve” by CDQ.
The indigenous rapper recently left General Records to set up his own label, N.S.N.S (No Struggle No Success). We expect a big 2017 from CDQ!
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A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after a van got stuck in mud.
Police were called to the scene at a caravan site in Jaywick early this morning.
Officers from the Clacton Local Policing Team found a white Renault van had become stuck in mud.
A spokesman said: "Officers were called to Jaywick to reports of a male who appeared drunk and had got his van stuck in the mud.
"When officers arrived the driver was arrested on suspicion of being drunk in charge of a motor vehicle."
The man is currently in police custody and is due to be questioned.
Looking for a trainer to get your workout on track or something out of the box to spruce up your routine? Get fit with the best classes and trainers in Philadelphia. (WPVI)
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On this group trip to Spain, these folks visited Madrid, Seville, Granada, Valencia and Barcelona.
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(BBC) – Researchers have found more than 60,000 hidden Mayan ruins in Guatemala in a major archaeological breakthrough.
Laser technology was used to survey digitally beneath the forest canopy, revealing houses, palaces, elevated highways, and defensive fortifications.
The landscape, near already-known Mayan cities, is thought to have been home to millions more Mayans than other research had previously suggested.
The researchers mapped over 810 square miles (2,100 sq km) in northern Peten.
Air Force Academy to launch outside review after suspensions
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — The Air Force Academy's athletic director says the school will hire an outside firm to review its sports teams and practices after recent suspensions and investigations into its swimming and lacrosse programs.
Athletic Director Jim Knowlton told The Gazette of Colorado Springs that those misconduct investigations have prompted the school to pause and take a broader look.
Last month, academy officials said they suspended 11 members of the men's swimming team. In October, the academy suspended more than a dozen men's lacrosse coaches and players in a separate misconduct investigation.
School officials have not released details of the investigations or said when they will be complete.
In 2014, an investigation by the Gazette uncovered misconduct by academy athletes including drug use, binge drinking and sexual assault.
Republicans must have everything their way! It doesn't matter how wrong they are, or who gets hurt in the aftermath. Republican have lied, cheated (voter suppression) and abused power forever, will now be a wake-up call?
The legislation proposed by Republicans would reduce the number of state government employees Cooper can hire and fire at will from 1,500 to 300, strip the governor of the power to appoint trustees to the University of North Carolina and give it to the General Assembly, and require
Senate confirmation for Cabinet appointments. Another proposal would shift control of one state office from the governor to the lieutenant governor — who will still be a Republican next year.
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Many people are fired up about the Dodge Challenger SRT Demon, and rightfully so, as 840 horsepower is nothing to sniff at. But the Demon’s praise is causing some to forget about another equally awesome vehicle: the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat.
And if you are someone who’s forgotten about the 707-horsepower satanic feline, we have something that likely will ensure you never forget again.
In a video uploaded to YouTube on Wednesday by To Fo, a Hellcat can be seen leaving a burnout so intense that the trail of smoke looks like something more often seen in a “Cheech & Chong” movie.
There’s not much known about this video, other than it’s awesome and was shot in Poland.
Now, we’re not prisoners of the moment, so we’d probably still rather have the Demon. Still, you can’t go wrong with either model, as both offer power that’s pretty tough to come by.
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Olympic bobsled bronze medalist Jamie Greubel Poser doesn't get much time to train on the ice. In this episode of My Focus presented by Milk Life, Greubel Poser talks about how important each step in her training is so she be at her best at any given moment.
The name of the person who died Sunday in Sunriver has been released. According to the Sunriver Police the person was 41 year old Mark Arterbury, who lived about 5 miles south of Sunriver. Police say the wound to Arterbury’s neck was self inflicted and there were knives in the area where the body was discovered. Arterbury’s body was found Sunday near Woodlawn Lane.
Join Sarah Simons and Stephen Exley for a discussion about the week's big issues in FE. Including: why hundreds of SEND students are in limbo over whether they will start college next month; the private equity firm stumping up £135k to support disadvantaged college students; and the college which has put WorldSkills at the heart of its curriculum.
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A statue of suffragist Millicent Fawcett has become the first female figure to occupy a plinth in Parliament Square.
Among the hundreds gathered to mark the momentous occasion was 10-year-old Bay Loehnis, Fawcett's great-great-great niece.
ITV News spoke to her along with other members of the British public about what the statue means to them.
AOL AIM, RIP
AOL AIM, R.I.P.
Breaking News
It's the end of an online era ... AOL is officially ending AIM.
"We’ve made the decision that we will be discontinuing AIM effective December 15, 2017," a rep for the company confirmed.
So, say goodbye to your buddy list ... kiss that yellow running man goodbye.
So, why is AIM being laid to rest?
"AIM tapped into new digital technologies and ignited a cultural shift, but the way in which we communicate with each other has profoundly changed," the company said.
Text messaging. Social media. Etc ... it's obvious it all played a role in AIM's demise.
Fun while it lasted, though.
R.I.P.
Ok working parents, if your kids are home for the summer...take notes!
Tired of the kids spending their days online rather than outdoors? Need a little light cleaning done around the house? It might be time to hold the WiFi password hostage.
In this case, in order to get the WiFi password, the kids have to send mom a picture of a clean kitchen, complete with a box of crackers so they can't reuse the picture over and over.
At this rate, the house will be spotless by the end of the week.
The Associated Press • April 24, 2018 8:25 pm
BOSTON — Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski says he is returning for his ninth NFL season.
Gronkowski made the announcement in a post on Instagram Tuesday . Gronkowski said he met with coach Bill Belichick to inform him of his intention to return, adding he’s “been working out, staying in shape and feel great.”
Gronk previously hinted at considering retirement following New England’s Super Bowl loss to the Eagles in February.
He appeared in 14 games during the 2017 season and led the team in receiving with 69 catches for 1,084 yards and eight touchdowns.
Gronkowski was knocked out of last season’s AFC championship game with a concussion, but was able to return in time for the Super Bowl. He missed the Patriots’ 2017 Super Bowl win over Atlanta after undergoing back surgery.
I WAS in my mother's womb when Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin was sent to explore outer space in early1961 with his Vostoc spacecraft. Baguio City was at its all-time record low of 6.3 degrees in January of that year when my mother was two months pregnant with me.
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Baku. 6 September. REPORT.AZ/ "Azerbaijan intends to partner with new projects in order to continue recent 4-year cooperation with Iran".
Report informs, Economy Minister of Azerbaijan, Shahin Mustafayev, said in a telephone conversation with Iranian Presidential Chief of Staff Mahmoud Vaezi.
M. Vaezi noted the need for new bases for development of cooperation between the two countries. During the phone conversation, importance of the soonest implementation of bilateral agreements reached between Iran and Azerbaijan stressed.
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LAS VEGAS – Reigning UFC champions and opposing “The Ultimate Fighter 27” coaches Stipe Miocic and Daniel Cormier came face-to-face today for the first time in Las Vegas.
Heavyweight champ Miocic (18-2 MMA, 12-2 UFC) and light heavyweight champ Cormier (20-1 MMA, 9-1 UFC) are in the middle of filming for the 27th season of “TUF” before they fight each other this summer.
Miocic will put his title on the line against against Cormier in the UFC 226 headliner, which takes place July 7 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas and airs on pay-per-view.
In the meantime, though, they’re coaching 16 undefeated athletes split into two weight classes, with lightweights and featherweights going through the traditional ‘TUF’ tournament to win a UFC contract.
Check out Miocic and Cormier face off in the video above.
For more on UFC 226, check out the UFC Rumors section of the site.
Cooks caught three of six targets for 19 yards in Sunday's loss to Atlanta.
It's been a whirlwind season for Cooks, who has had games in which he has looked like a dominant force like Week 1 against Oakland, Week 6 against Carolina and Week 15 against Arizona. He's also had games where the Saints' offense has appeared to focus more on Michael Thomas and Willie Snead. Cooks has not been shy about voicing his displeasure in such situations and this offseason will be full of questions about whether the Saints, with other weapons in the wings, should keep their former first-rounder or try to get value for him on the trade market.
Adam Cole spoke to the So Catch By Hal YouTube Channel (transcript via WrestleInc), and said that while he was excited about his NXT debut, he also had some doubts…
“I had definitely a combination of emotions for me. I was really, really excited but then at the same time and again, I had been wrestling for ten years prior to that point, but never for WWE. Even though I had wrestled all over the world I was hoping and thinking, ‘guys I really hope the fans know who I am. You’re nervous about the moment, are they just gonna sit there or are they gonna be really excited? So fortunately when I was really pumped and they were really amped I was like, ‘oh thank god okay.’ So yeah it ended up being one of my favorite nights of my wrestling career, so much fun.”
An Olar, SC man is dead after his vehicle collided with a tree.
Sixty-two-year-old John W. Deer of Dana Avenue in Olar was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash. He was traveling North on Hwy. 64 S. near the Bamberg / Barnwell County line when his vehicle veered off the road and collided with a tree.
An autopsy determined that Deer did not die as a result of the crash. His death has been ruled as natural causes.
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Video shot at a Florida public pool shows a woman shaving her legs as kids swim around her.
The video circulating on social media shows her glide up her leg with her razor and then dip it in the pool water to rinse it off.
In the the video, which was taken at an unnamed resort, the person recording can be heard saying, "Oh my God. This lady is shaving ... in the pool. What the ... ?"
As of Wednesday night, the video had been watched more than 170,000 times.
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Egypt President AbdelFattah Elsisi has congratulated Mohamed Salah for winning the 2017-18 PFA Player of the Year.
The Liverpool star, scorer of 41 goals across all competitions this season, defeated Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne to become the second African player to win the award after Leicetser City’s Riyad Mahrez.
And the number one citizen of the north African nation has joined the football world to laud the forward who is enjoying an amazing debut campaign with his Merseyside club.
“I want to congratulate our son Mohamed Salah on what he has accomplished,” Elsisi wrote on Instagram.
“What he achieved is a source of pride to all of us and it emphasizes the capabilities of Egyptians in all different fields. I am proud of him and of every Egyptian working hard to represent this country.”
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) A male teacher at Wayne High School has been suspended pending an investigation.
Fort Wayne Community Schools spokesperson Krista Stockman confirmed to NewsChannel 15 that the investigation involves whether or not the teacher had an inappropriate relationship with a student at the high school.
FWCS declined to comment any further.
On Dec. 9, Mark Dammann experienced a cardiac arrest while driving a semi and drove into the west ditch of Interstate 29 south of Fargo. Adam Seyfried, of Fargo, and Noah Nelson, of Page, stopped on the scene, removed the driver from the vehicle and began CPR.
A short time later, Trooper Anthony DeJean arrived on the scene and used an automated external defibrillator on the driver. The driver was revived and transported to a hospital where he made a full recovery.
Seyfried and Nelson received the awards alongside Stephanie Sorenson, who received the F-M Ambulance Lifesaving Award for calling 911.
The Spartans forced a turnover on downs and is looking to run the final 2:38 off the clock. #COpreps
Here are your Section IV High School Football scores from Friday night:
Vestal 24 - Union-Endicott 21
Newark Valley 28 - Oneonta 21
Chenango Forks 49 - Norwich 7
Unatego/Franklin 21 - Deposit/Hancock 12
Bainbridge-Guilford 34 - Walton 12
Delhi 40 - Unadilla Valley 8
Owego 34 - Waverly 13
Elmira 61 - Ithaca 6
Dryden 8 - Spencer Van-Etten/Candor 6
Binghamton 43 - Johnson City 12
Corning 37 - Horseheads 14
Harpursville/Afton 26 - Lansing 22
Tioga 36 - Notre Dame 6
Thomas A. Edison 28 - Groton 20
Whitney Point 68 - Watkins Glen Odessa Montour 56
Greene 43 - Oxford/GMU 0
A federal appeals court on Thursday upheld the dismissal of a lawsuit alleging that a dozen real estate companies, including Move Inc, Keller Williams Realty Inc, and RE/MAX LLC, infringed on patents describing a method of searching for real estate properties geographically on a computer.
The U.S. Federal Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a December 2016 lower court ruling that invalidated two patents owned by Real Estate Alliance Ltd (REAL), a patent holding company that launched a litigation campaign against major players in the real estate industry.
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A new, reduced schedule for Northumberland Ferries will begin Oct. 10 and continue until Nov. 6.
There will be five crossings each way between Wood Islands, P.E.I., and Caribou, N.S., down from seven.
The departure times from Wood Islands will begin at 6:30 a.m. and continue throughout the day until 7:30 p.m. The times are: 6:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 1 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
The departures times from Caribou begin at 8 a.m. and continue until 9 p.m. The times are 8 a.m., 11 a.m. 2:45 p.m., 6 p.m. and 9 p.m.
This recipe originally called for enveloping the fish in fig leaves. They permeate the flesh, giving it a nutty flavor, and serve as both a shield to protect the flesh and a beautiful platter. But we've simplified things so you can grill the fish in a foil packet. Don’t fret if you can’t find turbot. Look out for other flatfish such as Dover sole or flounder. For a long, lazy lunch menu serve this fish alongside sea bream crudo , tomatoes and haricots verts , handmade malfatti , and tiramisù with cookies.
July Fourth is coming. May we remember many who’ve fought for our glorious country’s freedom.
LONDON (AP) - James DeGale announced Wednesday that he has vacated his IBF super middleweight title.
"I have relinquished my IBF title as I look to secure big fights in the final chapter of my career," the 32-year-old DeGale wrote on Twitter.
"This is the final phase of my career where I want to be involved in the biggest fights possible. My team have been working very hard behind the scenes and we've got some exciting news to announce soon."
DeGale became the first British Olympic gold medalist to win a professional world title when in 2015 he outpointed Andre Dirrell in Boston.
He has since defended it largely on American soil, including drawing a unification fight with Badou Jack and reclaiming his title following an unexpected defeat by Caleb Truax in London, but is expected to conclude his career in Britain.
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Someone who purchased a lottery ticket in the Comox Valley was chanelling the luck of the Irish on Saint Patrick’s Day Saturday, as they are now a millionaire twice over.
That’s because there was one winner in Saturday’s BC49 draw, with the six numbers matching a ticket purchased from the Valley.
The matching numbers – 6, 8, 13, 22, 36, 42 is worth a cool $2 million.
There is no word from the BC Lottery Corporation where exactly the ticket was purchased, or whether the prize has been claimed.
Those gifs that seem to saturate your social media, text messages, and entire online life are older than you might expect. The .gif file format was introduced 30 years ago.
Brewers select Immaculata's Nick Egnatuk in MLB Draft Brewers select Immaculata INF Nick Egnatuk in MLB Draft Check out this story on mycentraljersey.com: http://mycj.co/2sYUAc8 The Milwaukee Brewers selected Immaculata High School infielder Nick Egnatuk with the 144th overall pick in the fifth round of Major League Baseball's 2017 First-Year Player Draft. Egnatuk was the second scholastic player from New Jersey to be selected in this year's draft, being chosen just two spots after the Arizona Diamondbacks selected another infielder, Buddy Kennedy of Millville, the same high school that produced Mike Trout.
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It may be hard to think of how well-loved chocolate products such as Ferrero Rocher and hazelnut spread Nutella can be improved, but the company behind the sweet treats is looking to do just that by opening an innovation centre here yesterday.
The facility - its first in Asia - will focus on the areas of health and nutrition, product research and development, as well as mining consumer insights.
Ferrero said it put the centre here due to Singapore's innovative environment and scientific talent.
It is also an important gateway for the South-east Asian region, where it sees growing demand for consumer goods such as the company's well-known chocolate and confectionary products.
The privately-owned firm added that being in Singapore gives Ferrero access to a diverse Asian demographic, so that it can develop, test and launch new products for a wide range of growing markets in the region.
CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (WAND) – Troopers say more cars are taking damage when passing through a stretch of Interstate 74.
State police say it’s happening in the same stretch of road where cars previously reported taking damage between Champaign and Ogden. Drivers say an “unknown object” has shattered windows.
Just before 5 p.m. on May 2, shattered glass from a car window injured a 3-year-old child who was a passenger in a woman’s car.
Troopers say anyone who has seen this happen or knows anything about it needs to call 911 right away.
“We are taking these criminal acts very seriously,” District 10 Commander Capt. Louis Kink said. “Participating in this type of activity can injure or kill a driver or passenger in a vehicle and possibly cause a major crash.”
March 31 Stemcell United Ltd:
* Proposes to issue upto 1 million securities by way of a placement
* Issue price or consideration of $1.00 per note Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The Roots, the Grammy-award-winning band that regularly brings you renditions of popular songs using classroom instruments, have partnered up with Amazon to develop two children's series.
"South Street Sounds" is the working title of an animated series about three best friends who form a band. A live-action show is also being explored.
The Roots recorded the music for the upcoming show and, as musicians who fell in love with music at a young age, they hope to inspire the same in young kids.
Amazon, no stranger to developing original content, recently launched its pilot season. Details on when to expect the new series from The Roots have yet to be announced.
2:15 The zany 9th Annual Shamrock Shiver Charity Plunge Pause
1:17 Samoset Neighborhood Association looks to 2017 for continued improvements
0:49 Gene Gallo reflects on the loss of his wife
2:02 Manatee County residents fear heavy manufacturing will change lifestyle
0:58 Little Rebekah is Manatee's first baby of 2017
1:56 Manatee County Beach Management Program
0:55 Woman saves neighbor's 80-pound mastiff in Christmas day fire
0:40 Suspect in armed robbery of Bradenton convenience store arrested
1:19 Fans honor Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher at Hollywood Walk of Fame
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Sub for more: http://nnn.is/the_new_media | Paris Swade for Liberty Writers reports, Jim Acosta went after Sarah Sanders again and referenced the President’s tweet to investigate “fake news.” Sarah Sanders wasn’t having it today. White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders warned the media that they had a responsibility not to report “fake news.”
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The Christmas decorations are packed and the new year is here but we need one more day before we appear. It’s time to kick off another long set of Mix More Music in a New Year.
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In this June 2, 2017 file photo, EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt looks back after speaking to the media during the daily briefing in the Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House in Washington. Pruitt says he'll revive a Bush-era program to maintain an open dialogue with American businesses. Pruitt says the collaboration will boost the economy while delivering "better environmental outcomes." Pablo Martinez Monsivais AP Photo
Montreal Canadiens forward Jonathan Drouin left the game early in the second period Saturday afternoon after being hit by a slapshot from teammate Karl Alzner.
Drouin, who was hit in the upper body, was reportedly taken to hospital for X-rays.
He appeared to be in considerable pain when he left the ice.
The 22-year-old has seven goals and 19 assists in 47 games this season.
The Canadiens tweeted that Drouin would not return to the game with an upper-body injury.
Leeds United got 2017 underway in winning style when hosting bottom of the table Rotherham United at Elland Road.
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About Dementia Support
The service visits clients in their homes to provide housing related support and assist clients with a range of needs including: tenancy upkeep issues; issues around mental health and memory loss; social isolation; self-neglect; rehousing needs; physical health needs, mobility issues and sensory impairments; support to access medical appointments and manage medication; alcohol and drug issues; claiming benefits; debt management; neighbour nuisance/ASB issues; support to manage correspondence/form filling; support to access legal and financial advice.
Friday Night Lights and Pete Carlson's Golf & Tennis have teamed up to name a "Player of the Week" every Friday Night.
Week 7 Pete Carlson's Golf & Tennis Player of the Week: Coachella Valley junior running back Angelo Fitzgerald is our Pete Carlson’s player of the week. He lead the Arabs to a 42-24 victory over Rancho Mirage with 4 total touchdowns.
Norwegian soldiers use nearby grass to adjust their ghillie suits and camouflage their weapons before taking part in the stalking challenge of the European Best Sniper Squad Competition at the 7th Army Training Command?s, Grafenwoehr Training Area in Germany on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2016. The Norwegian squad took first place in the four-day contest.
Norway took first place Thursday in a competition of sniper squads that included teams from across Europe and the U.S.
The four-day contest at the U.S. Army’s training grounds in Grafenwoehr, Germany, involved 30 events that tested the squad’s advanced markmanship, land navigation skills and medical treatment simulations.
None of the five U.S. units participating finished in the top three. Second place went to Sweden and third place to Belgium. In all, 15 teams from 11 nations took part.
Germany won last year’s inaugural best squad competition.
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WBOC-TV 16 began broadcasting on July 15, 1954 in Salisbury, Md. The television station has become known to the community as "Delmarva's News Leader." WBOC is an affiliate of CBS and a member of the Associated
WBOC-TV 16 began broadcasting on July 15, 1954 in Salisbury, Md. The television station has become known to the community as "Delmarva's News Leader." WBOC is an affiliate of CBS and a member of the Associated Press. WBOC is a regional news source. We make a commitment every day by way of resources, air time and experience to do the best job we can covering issues that affect the entire peninsula.
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - Italy’s Banca Carige says:
* SIGNS IT OUTSOURCING DEAL WITH IBM
* APPROVED 2018 BUDGET GUIDELINES
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A man broke into two Lincoln Park homes in a 20-minute span early Sunday morning and sexually abused children who were asleep in their bedrooms, Chicago police said.
The man first entered a home in the 400 block of West Belden Avenue on the North Side around 2 a.m. and abused a 13-year-old girl, police said in a community alert.
Next, he went into a home a few in the 500 block of West Grant Place about 20 minutes later and abused an 11-year-old girl.
Police are searching for a person of interest who was seen in the area during the incidents, according to the alert.
He is a white man, 20 to 30 years old, with a light complexion and short brown or strawberry blonde hair, the alert said.
He is about 160 pounds and 5 feet 6 to 5 feet 7 inches. He was wearing a button-down, light-colored shirt with front pockets and sleeves rolled up, slim fitting dark pants and white gym shoes. He is a cigarette smoker.
Anyone with information is asked to call Area Central detectives at 312-747-8380.
Dust ‘N’ Fire, a fiery rock band from Letlhakane have followed the example of legendary rock group Overthrust and organised their own music show
The group are planning ‘the mother of all shows’ which will take place in Palapye at the community hall on the 22nd and 23rd of September.
According to Spu Mapane who is a member of the band, the show will include six local bands, four from South Africa and one from Mozambique.
Some of the groups that will take part in the show are, Samehunduans, Remuda, Raven’N’Flesh, Evagren and Norbormide.
“We know people will be travelling from far and we decided to hold the show over two nights. It’s going to be annual event,” Mapane told Voice Entertainment.
NEW YORK — A chill swept through the cold vault as bad weather spurred slower traffic in the convenience channel during the first quarter.
According to Wells Fargo Securities LLC, most retailers in its first quarter Beverage Buzz survey expressed caution and pointed to the weather — notably four Nor'easters in three weeks in the Northeast.
Beverage Buzz surveys beverage retailers representing more than 15,000 convenience stores across the United States.
Despite the slower first-quarter traffic, retailers remained constructive on their outlook for this year, and expect total c-store beverage sales to grow by 4 percent, said Bonnie Herzog, managing director of tobacco, beverage and convenience store research at Wells Fargo Securities.
PARKLAND, Fla. (AP) - Authorities say the brother of the teen charged with killing 17 people at a Florida school has been arrested for trespassing at the same school.
A Broward Sheriff's Office report says 18-year-old Zachary Cruz was arrested Monday afternoon at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School and charged with trespassing.
The report says the teen was found riding his skateboard at the school though he had received prior warnings from school officials to stay away from the campus. The report adds that Zachary Cruz told the arresting deputy that he was there to "reflect on the school shooting and to soak it in."
His 19-year-old brother, Nikolas Cruz, faces 17 first-degree murder charges in connection with the Feb. 14 shooting.
Jail records didn't immediately list an attorney for Zachary Cruz.
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A plane flies with a banner that reads "#Bezos needs a boss. #Union" above Amazon.com's annual meeting of shareholders, May 30, 2018, in Seattle. Members of SumOfUs, an organization calling for corporate accountability and attention to environmental and social issues, said the message was to urge Amazon.com to appoint an independent chair of their board instead of current chairman and CEO Jeff Bezos. Ted S. Warren, AP
DELTONA, Fla. - Only in Florida.
An alligator was spotted in front of Deltona Middle School on Sunday night. FOX 35 is reporting that it is around 10-feet long!
Leaann Cook posted the video to Facebook. It has over 20,000 shares.
FOX 35 reports a trapper came out to capture the beast, but by the time he got there, the gator was long gone.
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A suspect is being treated at Harborview Medical Center after an officer-involved shooting Wednesday morning at Eighth Avenue and Yesler Way, according to Seattle police. It was not immediately clear for which law-enforcement agency the officer works.
The department tweeted that no officers were injured.
This is a developing story. This post will be updated as details become available.
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis has insisted that indigenous peoples must give prior consent for any economic activity on their ancestral lands — an indirect critique as the Donald Trump administration seeks to advance construction on a $3.8 billion oil pipeline over opposition from American Indians.
Francis met Wednesday with representatives of indigenous peoples attending a U.N. agricultural meeting in Rome. He said the key issue facing them is how to reconcile the right to development with protection of their cultures and territories.
He said "the right to prior and informed consent" should always prevail especially "when planning economic activities which may interfere with indigenous cultures and their ancestral relationship to the Earth."
The Cheyenne River and Standing Rock Sioux tribes are suing to stop the Dakota Access project.
No damage reported after 2 earthquakes hit north Oklahoma
PAWNEE, Okla. (AP) — Two earthquakes have struck in the area of northern Oklahoma that was rattled last year by the largest earthquake in state history.
The U.S. Geological Survey says the back-to-back earthquakes hit Monday morning near Pawnee, about 75 miles northeast of Oklahoma City. The USGS says the quakes had magnitudes of 3.2 and 3.3 and there are no reports of injuries or damage.
Saturday, Oct 14 - 15, 2017
This architecture and design festival, organized by Chicago Architecture Foundation, gives vistors behind-the-scenes access to more than 200 buildings across Chicago. Locations range from private clubs to residential spaces.
Free.
Photo courtesy of the Chicago Architecture Foundation.
WASHINGTON, Dec 11 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Monday the homemade bomb attack in New York City that authorities said was carried out by a Bangladeshi man highlights the “urgent need” for Congress to enact immigration reform legislation. Trump said in a statement the suspect had entered the United States on a family immigrant visa, benefiting from a U.S. policy known as chain migration, which the president said “is incompatible with national security.” (Reporting by Eric Walsh; Editing by Tim Ahmann)
Agency reschedules training for off-road vehicle instructors
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has rescheduled its training academies for people interested in serving as instructors for the off-road vehicle safety education program.
The academies will be conducted in July and August, instead of in April and June as previously announced.
All instructors must attend a three-day academy to learn policies and procedures, classroom management and teaching concepts.
Instructors will have a chance to experience various aspects of ORV operation, including basic hands-on skills on off-highway motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles, utility-type vehicles and winching recovery equipment.
Each academy is limited to 24 students.
The first is scheduled for July 20-22 at the Ralph A. MacMullan Conference Center in Roscommon.
The second will be Aug. 24-26 at the U.P. State Fairgrounds in Escanaba.
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) – Three people were hurt in a house fire in Douglas County on Wednesday, but firefighters were able to save the family dog.
South Metro and @Littleton_Fire crews battling an active house fire on Canopus Dr. in Douglas County. Updates to follow. pic.twitter.com/LkzCySlEVU — SouthMetroFireRescue (@SouthMetroPIO) May 30, 2018
They say they gave the animal an oxygen mask and later reunited it with its family.
Canopus Update – Incident is under control. Good news to report, Firefighters rescued the family dog, treated it with oxygen and reunited it with it’s family. Investigators are on scene, cause unknown at this point. pic.twitter.com/d8XWnHKVWc — SouthMetroFireRescue (@SouthMetroPIO) May 30, 2018
The home is on Canopus Drive near Quebec Street and Park Meadows Drive.
The fire is now under control, and the three people hurt are expected to be okay.
Censorship means Alabama shoppers buy sex toys blind
If you buy an online sex toy online in Alabama, you’ll have to do so blind. You get to see a fair deal of the ‘marital aid’, but the gaps have been plugged.
Alabama law prohibits selling products that are “primarily for the stimulation of human genital organs”. This is down to “the state’s interest in preserving and promoting public morality provides a rational basis for the challenged statute.”
So there.
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Gardnerville residents Robert and Beverly Simmons are celebrating their 60th anniversary Thursday.
They were married April 26, 1958 in Saint Ann Church, Black Oak, Ind., and honeymooned in the Great Smokey Mountains.
Robert was a Korean Veteran.
Robert and Beverly were blessed with four children and seven grandchildren.
A quiet family celebration is being planned in their honor.
"O' magnify the Lord with me and let us exalt his name together," Psalm 34:3.
Chris Froome admits that having come second in the Vuelta Espana three times, he is determined to win the Grand Tour event this year
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 15, 2017 — Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford will meet with his Russian counterpart tomorrow in Baku, Azerbaijan, according to a statement from the chairman’s office.
The chairman and Chief of the Russian General Staff Gen. Valeriy Gerasimov will discuss a variety of issues, the statement said, including the current state of U.S.-Russian military relations and the importance of consistent and clear military-to-military communication to prevent miscalculation and potential crises.
At the school board meeting Tuesday night, it was announced that Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Jody Woodrum would be leaving along with retiring Superintendent Lewis Holloway. Woodrum has been an educator for more than 30 years and worked with Holloway in the Bulloch County School District in Georgia, coming out of retirement to serve in Starkville in October 2012.
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European Commission - EUROSTAT First release for the first quarter of 2018 - Business investment rate up to 23.1% in the euro area - Business profit share down to 40.6% In the first quarter of 2018, the business investment rate was 23.1% in the euro area, compared with 22.9% in the previous quarter. Full text available on EUROSTAT website STAT/18/4351
Russell dislocated his shoulder Thursday against the Patriots and underwent a MRI on Friday, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
Russell is still awaiting the results of the MRI, but playing on Thursday gives him an extra few days to recover ahead of a Week 6 matchup with the Cardinals.
QUEBEC — A sixth member of Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard’s Liberal cabinet has announced he won’t seek re-election later this year.
Robert Poeti, who has been the minister for integrity in public procurement since last October, says he is proud to have contributed to the adoption of seven laws in his political career.
Poeti, 62, was first elected in 2012 and re-elected in 2014.
The former Quebec provincial police officer served as transport minister between 2014 and 2016 before Couillard kicked him out of cabinet.
Poeti joins fellow ministers Julie Boulet, Martin Coiteux, Stephanie Vallee, Jean-Marc Fournier and David Heurtel in deciding to pack it in.
Nine Liberal backbenchers have also said they won’t run again in the campaign leading to the Oct. 1 election.
Lavine (knee) is expected to make his return at the start of January, as the Bulls want him to participate in 10 days of consistent practice prior to returning, Vincent Goodwill of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
Lavine has participated in a few practices with the Bulls' G-League affiliate in the past week, however the Bulls want to see him in at least 10 practices with the main roster before his comeback is complete. The Bulls have been cautious with Lavine -- there was talk of a potential mid-December return -- but with Lavine expected to be one of the building blocks for the franchise, they want to ensure he is ready to go before he sees any in-game action.
Dr. Ilona Jerabek, president of PsychTests, joins us to discuss the fascinating results of their study about narcissist personality disorder – a disorder in which a person has an inflated sense of self-importance. ~~~ Mark Trahant weighs in on the soon-to-be vacant senate seat in Minnesota, which will be open following Sen. Al Franken’s resignation. ~~~ The Takeaway is airing a series of reports on the future of both of the United States’ major political parties. Last week we heard from Keith Ellison, deputy chair of the Democratic National Committee. Today we hear from Doug Heye, former communications director for the Republican National Committee. ~~~ In this week’s Natural North Dakota, Chuck Lura discusses beavers.
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LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — Police are looking for a man who robbed a convenience store gas station Monday.
The Northern Lancaster County Regional Police Department responded to an armed robbery in the 800 block of Lititz Pike around 4:51 p.m.
The suspect, who fled on foot with cash, is a white male with a thin build. He was wearing sunglasses and a black long sleeved tee shirt.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Theresa Stauffer at 717-733-0965 or at http://www.nlcrpd.org.
The skies have cleared as thousands gather in Brisbane to watch a march through the city as part of Anzac Day commemorations.
Onlookers took up spots along George, Adelaide and Creek streets, with crowds of between 40,000 and 60,000 people expected.
A new memorial plaque honouring the 52nd Battalion was unveiled on Tuesday at the Brisbane's Anzac Memorial Crypt, 100 years after the WWI Battle of Villers-Bretonneux in France.
COLUMBUS, Ga — Two people are recovering in the hospital after police confirm they were injured during a shooting at the Elizabeth Canty Apartments Monday night.
Police say the shooting started at the apartment complex on Cusseta Road at about 8:30 p.m. Officers have not made any arrests at this time.
The conditions and identities of the victims have also not been released.
WRBL has put in a call to the Columbus Police Department for an update in this case.
This is a developing story. Stay with WRBL News 3 for updates.
Big Data is a popular topic these days, impacting an ever-increasing number of organizations. But academic research institutions, such as the Biodesign Institute at Arizona State University, have been dealing with the IT requirements of truly big data for years. What can the rest of us learn from their experience?
With 350,000 square feet of research space and a 500+ user community, the Institute is well accustomed to dealing with huge amounts of data that must be available for long periods of time. Scott LeComte, senior IT manager at ASU’s Biodesign Institute, identified three facets to the data storage challenge: performance, availability, and capacity management. DataCore SANsymphony™ met the need in all three areas.
Lessons learned at ASU include:
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57:11 Dave Barry and Carl Hiaasen talk politics, Florida and a presidential bid at the Miracle Theatre Pause
2:27 Dave Barry discovers something other than fish in the ocean off Rio
1:28 The day Cassius Clay and The Beatles shared the ring
1:20 The United States of Powerball
5:48 Dave Barry's 2016 Holiday Gift Guide
1:38 Dave Barry goes searching for protesters on the campaign trail
3:01 Frank Martin addresses Sindarius Thornwell reinstatement
0:54 Dabo Swinney and Clemson's 5 goals
4:22 Dashcam video of Rep. Chris Corley arrest
Australian actor Geoffrey Rush is seen at the supreme courts in Sydney. The virtually housebound actor attended mediation related to his defamation case against the Daily Telegraph. (AAP Video/Marg Scheikowski)
Silencing the 1X Rumble
In this episode, Calvin and Truman explain how to know when your 1X direct mount chainring is worn out, and how to install a new one so that it runs smoothly and quietly.Tech Talks Presented by Park Tool is a monthly video series hosted by Park Tool's own wrench whisperer, Calvin Jones. The series covers the A to Zs of some of the most prevalent repair jobs, with the last highlighting how to bed in brakes.In this episode, Calvin and Truman install a new 1X chainring, using RC-1 compound to make sure that it doesn't creak.Need more Calvin in your life?Stay tuned for more mechanical how-to videos with Calvin returning on the last Thursday of every month to show you the easiest way to get the job done. Want to know more? Park Tool's how-to section has you and your bike covered.
Feb 14 Kesko Oyj:
* Kesko's sales increased in January
* Sales in January 2017 totalled 827.4 million euros ($877.95 million), which was up 33.3 pct
* In comparable terms, excluding impact of business arrangements, sales in local currencies increased by 5.2 pct Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9424 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
The Gambia's new government has asked the United Nations to halt the process of withdrawal from the International Criminal Court begun by the regime of former leader Yahya Jammeh. The Hague-based court, set up in 2002, is often accused of bias against African nations, leading The Gambia, Burundi and South Africa to send notice last year they would no longer recognise the ICC's jurisdiction.
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Napoli are not just against Juventus, but against the North in the race to win the Scudetto, according to Gli Azzurri defender Raul Albiol.Maurizio Sarri’s men registered a 1-0 victory over Juventus at the Allianz Stadium as Kalidou Koulibaly’s 90minute goal was the difference between the two sides. After the latest win, Napoli have reduced the gap at the top of the table.​Juventus are still leading the table with 85 points after 34 games, one point ahead of second place Napoli.“The people have an incredible desire and are really fired-up,” Albiol told El Partidazo de Cope “There’s a crazy environment. The problem is that if we were to win the Scudetto we wouldn’t be able to leave the house for a month!“What we’re experiencing is beautiful, Naples loves football and its players. It would be beautiful to celebrate the title in a month. The Bianconeri have many fans, but in Naples we do not fight only against them: we do it against the whole North.”
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The Greek original version of the Our Father is in no way ambiguous, writes Anthony Esolen, professor of classical literature at the Thomas More College of Liberal Arts, USA.On(December 11) he points out that the Greek text says “lead us not into temptation” and nothing else.The new French version “let us not fall into temptation” which Pope Francis supports, is for Esolen full of problems, “We cannot go from an active verb, indicative mood, present tense, second person singular, with a clear direct object, to a wholly different verb — ‘do not allow’ —completed by an infinitive that is nowhere in the text — ‘to fall’ —without shifting from translation to theological exegesis.”
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Call it the "Art of the Feel."
President Donald Trump and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron put their warm bromance on full public display Tuesday, engaging in frequent PDAs at the White House that revealed how friendly they have grown since a tense meeting last spring.
Trump's tenderness Tuesday first revealed itself during an arrival ceremony for Macron, when the powerful pair performed a double cheek kiss — a typical European greeting custom. Moments later, during the ceremony, the two smooched again and carried on a long handshake that clocked in around five seconds.
Later Tuesday, during a brief appearance by the two leaders in front of reporters, the American president gently wiped something — Trump said it was dandruff — off Macron's shoulder.
Independence Celebrations in Monarch gave residents a chance to see some of the location’s musical stars in action.
The two festivals organised by Tebogo Toteng at Area 8 on Friday night and Area I on Saturday attracted some of the best talent in the area like Ben Ten, Magilo, Bicko G, Big Nose, Sliq Sta and many others.
Residents had VIP seats as they were serenaded by Monarch’s very best.
The free for all shows has given a platform to some of the less known artists in the area and exposed them to rare media coverage.
Grooving In the Ghetto would like to thank organisers and further encourages them to bring more Ghetto street Jam sessions.
Maryland State Police spokesman Sgt. Davaughn Parker said a Black Hawk helicopter crashed in Leonardtown on Monday afternoon. He says state police have sent two medevac helicopters to the scene to assist.
Kevin Bowen, who works in the pro shop of the Breton Bay Golf and Country Club in Leonardtown, says he saw the helicopter "flying kind of low" and then "saw it spinning" before it went down between the third and fourth holes of the golf course.
The new party led by Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike on Friday unveiled an election platform that seeks to distance her ‘Yurinomics’ policies from Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s aggressive stimulus, by cutting reliance on fiscal spending and monetary easing, Reuters said. Launched less than two weeks ago, Koike’s ‘Party of Hope’ will take on Abe’s ruling coalition in a national election called for October 22. It has made populist calls to freeze a scheduled sales tax hike in 2019 and phase out nuclear power, in an effort to set itself apart from the government on key issues. “We’ll carry out ‘Yurinomics’ that brings out private sector vitality, without relying excessively on monetary easing and fiscal spending,” the Party of Hope said.
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Mystery surrounds reports about a member of staff who has been suspended from a school in Abbey Village.
The suspension was reported to have happened ‘very suddenly, without warning and with immediate effect’.
Chairman of governors at Abbey Village Primary School Eirian Molloy confirmed that a member of staff had been suspended but was not able to provide further comment.
In a statement Mrs Molloy said: “I can confirm that a member of staff has been suspended.
“We will not be commenting further at this time.”
It is believed that parents of pupils at the school were informed of the suspension by letter, and told only that it was not in relation to any safeguarding issues.
Monica Mocklin passed away on March 18, 2018 at her residence in Aspen, Colorado. Monica was born in Arosa, Switzerland and emigrated to the United States in 1955. Monica married Peter Mocklin in 1958 in New York City. They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in 2018. Monica and Peter moved to Aspen in 1961. She owned and ran the Fireside Lodge at the base of Aspen Mountain until the early 1990s. Monica was an avid skier and tennis player who loved the outdoors. She loved knitting sweaters and loved her many German Shepherds (Bello, Primo and Skipper). She was a loving wife, sibling and aunt. Monica is survived by her husband Peter, brother Ludwig Ritsch, sister Berti Rimann and nephews Markus and Daniel Ritsch and families, and nephews in Switzerland. Please join us for a memorial service on Thursday, March 22, at 4:00 PM at the Inn of Aspen at the base of Buttermilk Mountain.
Camso is expanding its service and distribution presence in Texas and Louisiana with the acquisition of Stanley Industrial Tires.
“By teaming up with local players in the region we can broaden our offering and provide customers with top notch, tailor-made tire fill and replacement solutions as well as high performance products from our Camso and Solideal Ttre product lines,” said Bob Bulger, vice-president and general manager of Solideal On-Site Service in North America. “Being one of the few full-solution providers in off-the-road mobility makes us unique. It differentiates us from our competitors and supports rapid growth in this market,” adds Bulger.
Camso, through its Solideal On-Site Service division, is committed to expanding its footprint in the material handling and compact construction markets, the company said.
March 30 Commonwealth Bank Of Australia
* On 30 march 2017, it issued HK$608 million worth of subordinated notes
* Issue of subordinated notes by CBA will not have a material impact on CBA's financial position
* HK$608mln callable fixed to floating rate tier 2 capital subordinated notes due 2027 issued pursuant to Euro medium term note programme Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Shareholders in 21st Century Fox will get their chance to determine whether the company sells the bulk of its assets to Walt Disney or instead considers a potential offer for the vaunted properties from Comcast Corp.
Fox intends to convene a July 10 investor meeting to vote on a $52.4 billion agreement to sell Fox assets like FX and the 20th Century Fox studio to Disney, Fox said Wednesday.
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Kinetic Engineering shares were locked at 5 percent upper circuit at Rs 79.70 on Tuesday following steep debt reduction in last two years.
The company has successfully managed to clear its long term external debt of Rs 130 crore in short span of two years, bringing down the same from Rs 140 crore in 2014 to Rs 10 crore today.
The Kinetic Group company has recorded 48 percent growth in its revenue for the quarter ended September 2017 YoY.
Kinetic Engineering specialises in transmission components, complete gearboxes and spline yokes for axles.
"KEL has turned the corners by recording cash profits, achieved by strategy designed three years ago which included building a high volume export business through prestigious customers, focussing on complete gearbox assembles and material cost reduction program including a backward integration into forgings," Ajinkya Firodia, MD said.
Furniture manufacturer USM and creative studio UNStudio are developing a workroom in the Wehrmühle. Join them on their opening weekend, packed with workshops and internationally renowned speakers. Register at workhouse@usm.com by May 31, 5pm.
Rs. 1.64 Lakh * Ex-showroom Price (New Delhi) Get On Road Price
Honda CBR 250R is powered by 249.60cc, BS4 engine and sells at an on-road price of Rs 1.82 lakh, Delhi.The motorcycle gets features such as a LED headlamp.
If FloydFest is a bit too much but you enjoy the various styles of music at that multi-day event, “Floyd Fandango” next weekend might be the ticket as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports:
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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee researcher is hoping visitors to a park will help her gather data for what she calls a “citizen science project.”
East Tennessee State University researcher Ingrid Luffman wants people who are walking through Johnson City’s Founders Park to stop at the bridge across Brush Creek, read the water level on a staff gauge and text the findings to her. The university said the gauge looks like a giant ruler extending from the water up the side of the bridge abutment.
The water depth data will be downloaded into a database program and converted into a spreadsheet to be analyzed with precipitation and other weather-related data.
Luffman says the purpose is to see how Brush Creek responds to rainfall events and to educate people about the creek’s ecology.
Pirela is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Marlins.
Pirela has started nine straight games, so he'll head to the bench for a breather while Cory Spangenberg picks up a start at the keystone. The 28-year-old Pirela hit a solid .361/.378/.472 over those games, and now owns a respectable .277/.330/.362 line on the year.
Since it began in 2011 Syria's civil war has become an increasingly complicated conflict. CNN's Nic Robertson explores the main factions in that conflict.
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Fresh horror awaited the residents of Mettupalayam in Tamil Nadu, when they ventured out to the Velipalayam road in the city. Hundreds of dead fish were allegedly spotted on the banks of the Bhavani river and in a private well
too.
For years now, those who are supplied water from the river for their daily needs have been waging a war with the river’s increasing toxicity.
According to residents, sewage and chemical waste is dumped into the water on a regular basis. In addition to this, they claim that the sluices of barrages built in the river is opened only three to four times a day,
allowing sewage to stagnate.
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Charles Manson's cremated remains have been scattered nearly four months after the cult leader died in prison. A funeral was held Saturday following a court battle for the 83-year-old's remains.
Pastor Mark Pitcher of the Church of the Nazarene in Porterville, California, says 20 to 25 people attended the funeral.
Among them were Manson's grandson, Jason Freeman, and Freeman's wife, Audrey.
Freeman prevailed last week in a months-long court fight for custody of Manson's remains.
His grandfather was cremated after the service and his ashes scattered.
Pitcher said Monday he agreed to lead the service because Freeman and his wife are Christians.
Manson was sentenced to life in prison for orchestrating the 1969 murders of actress Sharon Tate and eight others.
He died in November.
ST. LOUIS (KMOV.com) – Over 25 companies will be looking to hire at a job fair in St. Louis later this month.
Aldi, BJC Healthcare, Fox C-6 School District and the Missouri State Highway Patrol will be among the companies at the March 28 job fair at the Doubletree Hotel Westport, located at 1973 Craigshire. The job fair is free and will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Job seekers should dress professionally and bring plenty of resumes.
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Johnny Manziel Possible Legal Penalty For Partying at Same Club as Ex-GF
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Johnny Manziel's trek to a club last night could create big legal problems for him ... he may have violated the terms of the deal in his domestic violence case.
Johnny and ex-GF Colleen Crowley each posted on social media they were at LIV night club in Miami Sunday night, but thing is ... she's got a restraining order against him.
As we previously reported ... Manziel struck a deal last month in which he agreed to complete anger management courses, keep his nose clean and not have any contact with Crowley for a year ... in return, his criminal case would be dismissed.
It's unclear if they actually had any contact in the club, but this is the first time they've been publicly seen at the same place since the Jan. 2016 incident.
Interesting note -- Manziel has since deleted the social media posts in question.
We reached to Manziel's camp for comment ... so far, no word back.
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Pictured is the 14U KODA Club volleyball team this past season. From left to right: Katie Turner, Katie Keyes, Allison Smith, Tessa Westcott, Zoe Kellogg, Gabby Collins, Morgan Boldt and missing from the photo is Allison Henry.
Ryan Seacrest gets stuck in Times Square elevator, rescued
NEW YORK -- TV host Ryan Seacrest says he and about five other people got stuck in a Times Square elevator before an appearance on ABC's "Good Morning America" and were rescued by firefighters.
The host of "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest" was heading up to the crystal ball on Friday morning when the elevator got stuck. He posted short videos from the elevator on Twitter. The group made phone calls and joked about broadcasting from the space if necessary.
About 35 minutes after Seacrest's initial post he sent a video of a grinning New York firefighter prying open the elevator doors to cheers. Seacrest and the others thanked the firefighters and walked out.
The annual show rings in the New Year among hundreds of thousands of Times Square revelers.
AMSTERDAM (AP) — Hordes of tourists are derailing daily life in parts of historic Amsterdam. Visitors clog the city's narrow streets. Stores catering only to tourists edge out shops for locals.
Every weekend, the heart of the city is overrun by foreigners in strip joints and seedy bars. They gawk at prostitutes in the red-light district and jam cafes where marijuana is permitted.
It's not just tourists on budget airlines, staying at cheap hostels and hotels. Add crowds of day-trippers from cruise ships and Airbnb guests dragging suitcases along cobbled streets.
But the city is pushing back. Changes Amsterdam has enacted or is considering: halting hotel construction; banning "beer bikes," which are pedal-powered bars; shifting the cruise ship terminal out of the city center and outlawing new shops for tourists in some areas.
The only good thing about having to endure this frigid weather happening in NYC right now is the promise of seeing cute dogs dressed in cozy sweaters. On Saturday, February 3, a bunch of dogs sporting overcoats will gather in one spot for your viewing pleasure: Bryant Park.
In honor of the NYC park's Winter Carnival, the organizers are hosting a Cozy Sweater Pup Meet-Up for dog owners. You and your furry best friend can head to the park to pose for photos at the puppy photo booth before heading to the "Barking Brewhouse" for "craft dog beer, pup pretzels and brats." (Don't worry, there are treats for humans, too.)
Not a pooch owner? It doesn't look like a four-legged fuzzball is required for entry. So if you just so happen to show up around 1pm and a bunch of dogs modeling winter apparel surround you, no one can fault you for that, now can they?
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The Princeton First Aid & Rescue Squad has received a $30,000 grant from the Investors Foundation for emergency medical and rescue training.
Volunteer EMTs respond to thousands of calls annually in Princeton. Continuing education training ensures the squad can deliver top-notch care and stay prepared for unforeseen disasters, squad leaders said. The Princeton First Aid & Rescue Squad serves more than 30,000 Princeton residents, visitors, and students with emergency medical care and rescue services. The squad has about 110 volunteer and career members.
“This grant will help to ensure our community has plenty of trained personnel ready to respond to any type of emergency,” said Mark Freda, president of the squad.
Pictured, l-r: Princeton First Aid & Rescue Squad Chief Frank Setnicky and Mark Freda, p, accept $30,000 grant from the Investors Foundation. Presenting the gift are Cynthia Ricker, Investors Bank assistant vice president, and Linda Martin, senior market manager.
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SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — The Suffolk Police Department is working with Old Dominion University to evaluate and improve the quality of policing and police patrols in the city.
Researchers from ODU’s Social Science Research Center will be once again calling Suffolk residents who participated in a telephone survey about neighborhood quality as well as perceptions of crime and the police.
Participation is voluntary, but officials are hoping you’ll take the time to weigh in.
A rundown of the fallout Pexels Will the U.S. close the door on the Paris Agreement on climate change? What would happen if the United States walked away from the Paris Agreement on climate change? The agreement is designed to reduce the negative impacts of manmade climate change, a phenomenon agreed upon by 97 percent of…
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On any NATO mission throughout the world, the Allied Rapid Reaction Corps is ready to deploy. It’s comprised of 1,600 troops from 23 nations and has the ability to lead up to 160,000 soldiers on the ground. Annual exercise ARRCADE FUSION tests their readiness.
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0:33 Alex Padilla on sexual harassment allegations at the Capitol
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0:35 Fire rages along the 405 in L.A. as gridlock ensues
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BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — An Indiana man is upset that he’ll now have limited access to part of the Hoosier National Forest that includes a cemetery where his family is buried.
The Herald Times reports that 81-year-old Kenneth Hays wants access to the Charles C. Deam Wilderness, particularly the Hays 2 Cemetery. The wilderness area borders Lake Monroe near Bloomington.
But local forest supervisor Michael Chaveas released an opinion earlier this year that limits vehicle access.
Chaveas says that a 1999 forest policy allows direct relatives to use motorized vehicles to visit cemeteries in Deam Wilderness. But he says only one person requests access each year and it’s no longer economically feasible to maintain the trails.
Hays has filed a complaint with the United State Department of Agriculture, alleging the opinion violates his civil rights.
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Exit poll say that Vladimir Putin has won the presidential election with more than 70 percent of the vote
7 students injured in school bus accident
JUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Seven students were injured when their school bus swerved out of control on a rural road and toppled into a roadside ditch.
The Northwest Independent School District said 18 students from Justin Elementary School were in the bus when the accident happened about 3:15 p.m. Tuesday on Farm-to-Market Road 407, about 5 miles west of Justin and 23 miles north of Fort Worth.
The Texas Department of Public Safety reports the students were taken to a hospital for examinations, but none of the injuries appeared to be life-threatening.
The two-lane road is straight at that point, and DPS Lt. Lonny Haschel said the bus driver apparently overcorrected when the right front wheel slipped off the pavement and lost control of the bus, toppling it onto its side in the ditch.
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This story has been corrected to revise spelling of trooper's first name and accident time from 4 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
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A star is born—and it's Lady Gaga.
Warner Bros. has just given us our first look at the singer's big screen acting debut, playing the starring role in the upcoming movie musical remake of A Star is Born.
After the studio dropped the image, Gaga also posted the pic on her Instagram. The first-look shows the Million Reasons singer belting out a tune alongside Bradley Cooper's character, who is rocking a beard and playing guitar.
Gaga captioned the photo, "I am so excited to star in my first movie alongside someone I'm so lucky to call my friend. I always wanted to be an actress on the big screen. The story of A Star Is Born is so special and I'm so grateful to Bradley for making my dream come true. Can't wait for you to meet Ally. She has her first scene in 5..."
Iannetta went 2-for-3 with a double, a run and two RBI in Tuesday's win over the Giants.
Iannetta recorded a sacrifice fly in the fifth off reliever Will Smith, and then slashed an RBI single in the seventh off Cory Gearrin. After a very lackluster April in which he hit .164/.253/.299, Iannetta has done much better in May, hitting to the tune of .255/.368/.468. His batting average still sits at an underwhelming .231, but he's showing signs that his swing may be coming around.
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WASHINGTON — Republicans on the House intelligence committee have completed a draft report concluding there was no collusion or coordination between Donald Trump’s presidential campaign and Russia.
The finding is sure to please the White House and enrage panel Democrats who have not yet seen the document.
After a yearlong investigation, Texas Rep. Mike Conaway says the committee has finished conducting dozens of witness interviews and will share the report with Democrats on Tuesday. Conaway is the Republican leading the House probe.
The public will not see the report until Democrats have reviewed it and the intelligence community has decided what information can become public, a process that could take weeks. Democrats are expected to issue a separate report with much different conclusions.
Pope Francis in his New Year's greetings Sunday declared 2017 will be good to the degree that people do good and reject hatred, as he prayed for those courageously dealing with terrorism gripping the world in "fear and bewilderment." "The new year will be good in the measure in which each of us, with the help of God, tries to do good, day by day, that's how peace is created," Francis told a crowd of 50,000 pilgrims, tourists and Romans gathered in St. Peter's Square for his noon blessing and New Year's Day remarks.
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Honoring Edgar Martinez at the Space Needle
Check out the pics from this weekend’s ceremony honoring Edgar Martinez at the Space Needle!
Uber has become the poster child of the sharing economy. But according to VBProfiles , the sharing economy has received $15 billion in funding, giving rise to several unicorns.
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LEAVENWORTH, Kan. (AP) – A Leavenworth woman has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for at least 25 years for raping a 16-month-old girl.
Forty-one-year-old Mahogany Jaelene Payne was sentenced Friday.
Leavenworth County prosecutor Toff Thompson says a crime occurred when Payne was babysitting the girl and a 5-year-old girl in January 2016.
Payne was convicted in October of one count of rape. She was acquitted of a second rape charge.
The Leavenworth Times reports Payne was given a life sentence under Jessica’s Law, which calls for harsh sentences for people convicted of sex crimes involving children.
Payne’s attorney, Curtis Holmes, had sought a sentence of probation. But Assistant County Attorney Katie Devlin argued against that, noting that Payne was convicted of child abuse in 1999 in Sedgwick County.
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Michael Alan George Minuti couldn’t wait to be the first baby of 2017 born at the Royal Preston Hospital.
He arrived two days early, at 10.52am yesterday, to the delight of parents Sally White and Alex Minuti from Clayton-le-Woods.
Baby Michael Alan George Minuti, who was born at 10.52am weighing 6lb 3.5oz
Michael weighed in at 6lb 3.5oz and Alex said: “He’s wonderful and they are both doing fine.
“He was due Tuesday but it is great to think he was the first to be born at RPH in 2017. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the new year - and our upcoming anniversary. Sally and I got together on January 29 last year.”
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The owners of the old Preston Springs Hotel in Cambridge are being asked to make some changes to the site.
The 130-year-old building was once a renowned hotel and hot spring but has since fallen into disrepair.
At a council meeting on Tuesday evening, the property’s owners were asked to clean the site up and make it safer for the public.
The old hotel, on the corner of King and Fountain Streets, has a number of broken windows and has been vandalized.
Council asked the owners to board the windows and to cover the planks with artwork.
“To make it less of an eyesore,” says ward one councillor Donna Reid. “It’s their responsibility as the owner of the property to ensure its safety for the community, so that people can’t get in.”
The city hopes the measure will make the building safer until council figures out its next steps for revitalizing the property.
American documentary photographer Steve Schapiro covered the civil rights movement from 1963 to 1968, capturing some of the era's most iconic moments: Martin Luther King Jr. and John Lewis marching in Selma, Alabama, and George Wallace's "stand in the schoolhouse door" incident, when the former governor tried to stop black students from entering a building at the University of Alabama. The exhibit Steve Schapiro: Eyewitness opens Friday, Feb. 10, at Monroe Gallery of Photography with a 5 p.m. reception at which the photographer is scheduled to appear.
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The 300-km-long Jammu-Srinagar national highway was reopened for traffic hours after it was closed on Wednesday due to a landslide triggered by rains in Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban district, the police said.
The highway was closed due to a landslide in Ramban's Panthal area this morning, they said.
BRO personnel and machines were pressed into service to clear the highway and it was reopened for traffic after a few hours, the police added.
Two-way traffic of light motor vehicles (LMVs) is plying on the highway, while heavy vehicles have been allowed only for one-way traffic from Kashmir to Jammu, they said.
COLUMBUS, Ga — The Columbus Police Department confirms a local man wanted for his 4-year-old son’s murder has turned himself in to face charges.
Lieutenant Greg Touchberry says 35-year-old Nathaniel Washington-Ghant III was arrested at the Columbus Public Safety Center Tuesday night at about 6 p.m. Ghant was charged with second-degree murder in the death of his son, Nathaniel Washington-Ghant IV.
Police say the toddler was found dead in his home back in September. A GBI medical examiner says the little boy died from “delayed complications to traumatic brain injury”.
His father, Ghant, had also been arrested and charged with cruelty to children back in 2012.
He remains in Muscogee County Jail until his Recorder’s Court hearing Thursday at 9 a.m.
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Neighbours forced their way into a house in Crewe after hearing a smoke alarm and discovered a small fire in the living room.
One fire engine from Nantwich attended the incident at Frank Webb Avenue shortly after 6.10pm last night (Tuesday).
A Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “A resident on Frank Webb Avenue reported that a smoke alarm had been activated at a neighbouring property.
“The resident forced entry the address and found that the occupants were out. They also discovered a small fire in the living room, which is believed to have been caused by a candle which had been left unattended.”
Firefighters used a large fan to clear the smoke from the property.
They also completed a home safety assessment once the householder returned home.
Firefighters were at the scene for about 40 minutes.
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As Others Slam The Door, Spain's New Government Opens Arms To Migrant Ships While some European countries are turning away migrants rescued at sea, Spain is taking them in. A ship carrying dozens of asylum-seekers arrived today in prosperous and welcoming Barcelona.
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GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy likes how the team’s young players are performing in minicamp.
McCarthy said before Wednesday’s workouts that the reps are critical for the young players. He singled out a few Packers including cornerback Damarious Randall, who McCarthy says has been outstanding this offseason.
Randall, who is entering his third NFL season, was one of a number of cornerbacks plagued by injuries last season. He’s practicing at the nickelback position during offseason workouts.
Green Bay beefed up its secondary in the offseason with the return of veteran Davon House, as well as adding defensive backs Kevin King and Josh Jones in the draft.
The three-day minicamp wraps up on Thursday.
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A Hong Kong cleaner accused of killing her six-year-old grandson at a love hotel missed her first court appearance on Tuesday because she was in hospital, prosecutors revealed.
Kan Kwai-fong, 52, was supposed to appear at Eastern Court to face one count of murder.
Prosecutors alleged that the Ma On Shan resident murdered her grandson Endless Cheng Ting-hin, six, on Sunday at the Beverley Hotel in the Capital Building, on Lockhart Road in Wan Chai.
Principal Magistrate Peter Law Tak-chuen adjourned the case to Friday.
But Kan may be brought to court at an earlier date if she is fit for discharge before Friday.
She is currently under police custody.
Rodgers completed 27 of 39 passes for 300 yards and four touchdowns in Sunday's 31-24 victory over the Lions. He added nine carries for 43 rushing yards.
Not only was Rodgers' prophecy that the Packers would "run the table" (by going 6-0 to end the season) fulfilled on Sunday, Rodgers himself became the first Packers QB to ever throw for at least 300 passing yards and four touchdowns in back-to-back games while engineering the first offense all season to rack up over 30 points in Detroit's home stadium. As an added bonus for fantasy owners and DFS patrons alike, he also gained his most yardage on the ground since Week 9. Because Sunday's victory secured the No. 4 seed for Green Bay, the team now awaits a home date against the Giants in the first round of the playoffs. Especially if New York's top corner Janoris Jenkins (back) can't play, Rodgers could find himself in position to post another massive fantasy total against the league's 22nd-ranked defense in passing yards allowed per game.
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What might be the coolest Chevy Astro in existence has popped up for sale on Craigslist in Colorado Springs, CO. It’s an all-wheel-drive 1992 Astro LT which was the fancy trim for the humble van. It originally came with a 4.3-liter V-6 which was common in Chevy trucks and SUVs at the time.
The current owner/seller of the van didn’t do the engine swap, but somewhere along the way, this Astro had its V-6 changed out in favor of a second-generation 5.7-liter LT1 V-8. This engine was introduced in 1992, so it’s technically period correct even though Chevy never put it in an Astro. The LT1 was originally used in the C4 Corvette, V-8 variants of the third-gen Chevy Camaro and Pontiac Firebird, and various B-body cars like the Buick Roadmaster and Chevy Caprice. In stock form, the second-gen LT1 made around 300 horsepower and 330 pound-feet of torque, give or take depending on its application.
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The mother of Murang'a Women rep Sabina Chege, Susan Wairimu 68, has died following an accident at Githumu along Githumu-Kangari road.
According to Murang'a County Commander Naomi Ichami, Ms Wairimu was with her husband Chege Mutema 75, in a Nissan Station wagon that collided head on with Toyota Noah that was carrying Unaitas Sacco staff.
She said Mr Mutema was been taken to Aga Khan with serious injuries alongside four other Unaitas Sacco staff.
The applicant will also seek to reduce the number of parking spaces by seven to "accommodate the change [of] use from a full-service restaurant to a fast-food restaurant," according to documents filed with the city.
A Wisconsin man who allegedly broke into a gun store, stole weapons, and left an anti-government manifesto threatening to attack public officials or a school, has been captured. Joseph Jakubowski was taken into custody early Friday morning near Beloit, Wisconsin, police said.
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MADRID (AP) — Fugitive Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont denies he is giving up the fight following the publication of text messages in which he reportedly said the Spanish government has won the battle in Catalonia.
In a tweet Wednesday, Puigdemont said he was "human and there are times that I also doubt." But he added that he was president "and I won't cower or step back," adding "We continue!"
He was apparently reacting to a Spanish television channel's publication of images showing private phone messages he allegedly sent Tuesday to a fellow fugitive lawmaker, saying the battle is over and that he has been sacrificed by his allies.
On Tuesday, the Catalan parliament postponed indefinitely a session in which Puigdemont was to due to be re-elected president of the region.
Smith Architecture helped to design the new Children's Hospital under construction at the Medical University of South Carolina. Provided/McMillan Architecture firm LS3P Associates Ltd. designed the seven-story apartment building slated for the corner of King and Spring streets in downtown Charleston.
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President Jacob Zuma has wished members of the Shembe Church well at the start of their holy pilgrimage on Saturday.
"The Shembe Church is one of the biggest and oldest indigenous churches in South Africa. The holy pilgrimage that its adherents will commence today (Sunday) and tomorrow (Monday) is a very important event in the church's calendar," Zuma said in a statement.
"We wish the church and its members well as they commence the pilgrimage today (Sunday)."
The Shembe begin each year with a pilgrimage to their holy mountain, Nhlangakazi, in Ndwedwe in the north of Durban.
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Silence was met with salutations on Aug. 14 at public schools throughout Sarasota County.
The previously quiet halls of Southside Elementary School were filled with pattering footsteps and the encouraging words of parents as they dropped their children off for their first day at school.
Southside wasn't alone in its activity. Bay Haven Elementary School welcomed students, some new and some returning. For some children, like incoming kindergartner Anna Blake, it was their first of many first days to come at Bay Haven Elementary.
Blake said she is most excited to learn new subjects, though she isn't quite settled on which subject she is most interested in.
"Letters, shapes — I don't know," she said.
But even for incoming fifth graders, who will go on to middle school come August 2018, the excitement was the same.
The posed for pictures, hugged their parents and walked through the front door, ready to begin their year.
The Silver Fox won 105 career NASCAR Monster Energy Cup Series races, and nine of them came at the Michigan International Speedway. His first win came in the Aug. 17, 1969 Yankee 600.
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A man has been charged after he allegedly attacked an Uber driver during a journey south of Perth.
Police say the 34-year-old male driver picked up two men and a woman outside a Mandurah hotel early on Sunday and had driven them a short distance when one of the men struck him in the back of the head, causing cuts and bruises.
A 25-year-old Lakelands man has been charged with assault occasioning bodily harm and is due to appear in the Mandurah Magistrates Court in April.
Does Utah really need another six years from a senator who takes his marching orders from the Koch brothers? Does Utah need a senator who puts party and partisanship ahead of country? Utah doesn't need another six years of Orrin Hatch as one of its senators. Sen. Hatch's current term is a great example of why he should not be re-elected.
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R. A. Noble & Co is having a 200 head dairy dispersal sale on instructions from Marshall Bros on Wednesday 19th April at 11.30am on the farm at 32 Draperstown Road, Tobermore, Magherafelt, BT45 5QG.
This sale comprises of 120 Spring calving cows which are a mixture of Holstein and Fleckvieh genetics. The herd has been managed on a low cost system and boasts many young fresh calved females with much potential.
In addition there is a good selection of Springing Heifers, Maiden Heifers and heifer calves.
This complete clearance sale of 200 home bred females has been bred from the early 1950 when the herd was first established. A mixture of British Friesian, Holstein and Fleckvieh genetics have been used to form this herd which enjoys excellent longevity, strong legs and feet and great production and components from a low cost grass based system.
There is a selection of images from the Marshall Bros. Herd on the R A Noble Facebook page.
Woman claims she accidentally raped 12-year-old boy
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OPELOUSAS - Authorities in St. Landry Parish have arrested a woman accused of raping a 12-year-old boy.
According to KATC, the investigation began last week when the child's mother contacted authorities. The boy told authorities he was forced to have sex with 21-year-old Arnesha Louis, who was a friend of the family.
Authorities say that after some "horse play", Louis allegedly pulled of the boy's pants, got on top of him, and had sex with him.
When she was interviewed by authorities, Louis allegedly admitted to having sex with the boy but stated "it was only an accident."
Louis was booked into the parish jail on one count of second-degree rape.
A social media user has narrated his ordeal in the hands of fraudsters in this morning. The Nigerian man had taken to Twitter to tell of how a fraudster messaged him on WhatsApp in a bid to dupe him. The user which goes by the handle, @ adebayorbabs said the scammer said he was Alex and from Australia on Business trip to Lagos with his mom.
The scammer who wasn’t smart enough had an Indian number and this was what gave him away. See what @ adebayorbabs shared to warn fellow Nigerians.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The man accused of fatally shooting a woman and wounding six people at a Tennessee church in September faces a 43-count indictment, including first-degree murder, attempted murder and felony civil rights intimidation charges.
Friday's grand jury indictment in Davidson County charges 26-year-old Emanuel Kidega Samson in the Burnette Chapel Church of Christ shooting in Nashville. He's been held without bond since September.
An arrest affidavit from September says Samson waived his rights and told police he arrived armed and fired at Burnette.
In October, Nashville Police Detective Steve Jolley testified that a note in Samson's car referred to a white supremacist's 2015 massacre at a South Carolina black church. Jolley said Samson also told him he didn't give much thought to race or religion, and heard voices and had visions.
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Pentagon official tells The Associated Press that transgender people can enlist in the military beginning Jan. 1, despite President Donald Trump's opposition.
The new policy reflects growing legal pressure on the issue and the difficult hurdles the federal government would have to cross to enforce Trump's demand to ban transgender individuals from the military. Two federal courts already have ruled against the ban.
Potential transgender recruits will have to overcome a lengthy and strict set of physical, medical and mental conditions that make it possible, though difficult, for them to join the armed services.
Maj. David Eastburn says the enlistment of transgender recruits will start Jan. 1 and go on amid the legal battles. The Department of Defense also is studying the issue.
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JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A Mississippi inmate serving life for murder has died in prison.
The Mississippi Department of Corrections said in a news release Monday that 61-year-old George Affleck collapsed Friday in the dining hall at South Mississippi Correctional Institution.
It says he was rushed to the infirmary but medical staffers were unable to revive him.
Affleck was convicted in 2013 of murder in the death of his ex-girlfriend, 60-year-old Dianne Hearn in May 2011.
Neighbors told Jackson police they’d seen Hearn and Affleck arguing the night Hearn disappeared, and saw him shove the screaming woman into his truck and drive off.
The Clarion-Ledger reports that Affleck was arrested after a relative of his in Texas called Jackson police, saying Affleck had called and said he’d “hurt someone really bad.”
Cockhill Celtic lost to Galway United in the first round of the EA Sports Cup on Monday. Galway won the tie 1-0 at Eamonn Deacy...
April 5 Arris International Plc
* Arris International Plc says executive chairman Robert J. Stanzione's total compensation in 2016 was $9.7 million versus $5.7 million in 2015 - SEC filing Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
There are a lot of things you just don’t want to see when you’re out and about. But one, in particular, is seeing your trailer going down the street towed by someone who is not you, or anyone you know. One way to prevent this disaster is to immobilize it with a tire locking device.
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August 26 can't come soon enough.
A man who has been booked into the Trumbull County Jail 24 times since 2005 is back in the lockup for a 25th time.
Thirty-three-year-old Adam McGill was arrested Friday night by Warren police after Champion police reported a stolen vehicle.
Authorities said a car was spotted by Warren officers but refused to stop.
A police chase then took place, running through several jurisdictions, including Warren, Niles, Weathersfield, and Howland.
Eventually, police said the vehicle was abandoned and the driver and took off on foot, but McGill caught a short time later.
Police said McGill was taken to the hospital with minor injuries. He was booked into jail late Friday.
According to officers, McGill faces charges including receiving stolen property, resisting arrest and failure to comply.
According to Trumbull County Jail records, this will be McGill's 25th time booked into the jail since 2005.
The chase started on Alsup Mill Lane and headed into Rutherford County where police temporarily terminated pursuit because they believed they knew where the subject was going.
After a brief pause, they resumed the chase near Alsup Mill Lane where the subject was seen traveling on foot near the woods.
The chase is ongoing. Check back with the Lebanon Democrat for updates.
A federal judge on Friday tossed out two life sentences for one of Virginia's most notorious criminals, sniper Lee Boyd Malvo, and ordered Virginia courts to hold new sentencing hearings. A federal judge on Friday tossed out two life sentences for one of Virginia's most notorious criminals, sniper Lee Boyd Malvo, and ordered Virginia courts to hold new sentencing hearings.
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Feb 14 Russian Aquaculture:
* FY 2106 consolidated revenue according to unaudited management accounts of 2.47 billion roubles ($43.01 million), up 2.9 times versus year ago
* Net debt as at end of 2016 of 3.16 billion roubles, down 28 pct compared to end of 2015
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Further company coverage: ($1 = 57.4219 roubles) (Gdynia Newsroom)
SOUTH PORTLAND — A North Anson teenager was injured in a car crash early Monday morning after his vehicle slammed into a vacant building at 1122 Broadway.
Police Sgt. Christopher Todd said in a press release the 19-year-old boy was driving a mid-2000s Ford Taurus when he crashed through the front of what was formerly North East Turf.
Todd said fire and emergency medical services had to use extrication equipment “to remove the driver from the heavily damaged vehicle.” The driver was taken to a nearby hospital with non-life threatening injuries. There were no other occupants in the vehicle.
The crash was reported at 12:17 a.m. by a passerby who stopped to help.
“There was no sign of drug or alcohol use, and speed appeared to be a large contributing factor in the crash,” Todd said. “The investigation is ongoing.”
A 19-year-old driver crashed a Ford Taurus into this vacant building at 1122 Broadway in South Portland early Monday, April 17. The driver had to be extricated and was taken to a hospital.
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Kevin Durant had huge praise for one of his toughest NBA Finals opponents on Tuesday night. The Golden State Warriors superstar raved about Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Kyrie Irving on The Bill Simmons Podcast, calling him better than Allen Iverson.
Simmons had the reigning NBA Finals MVP on his podcast on Tuesday night, and the two had a wide-ranging interview that recapped the Finals. Durant said a lot of interesting things—including that former president Barack Obama send him a text to say congrats. One of the most interesting moments came when Durant compared some of Golden State’s toughest opponents to some of the best players in league history.
Folks who have spent months handcrafting holiday gifts need to take an evening off and head out to West Texas for a talk by Eric Gorges at the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts this Thursday, December 14, at 5:30pm.
Gorges is host and creator/producer of “A Craftsman’s Legacy,” seen nationally on PBS stations and the PBS Create channel. This guy is very serious about craft. Gorges travels all over to find master craftspeople from potters to welders to weavers. He is also the owner of a custom motorcycle shop, Voodoo Choppers, in Detroit.
Mamerto Vazquez searches for family members presumably killed by the eruption of the Volcano of Fire at his home buried in volcanic ash in San Miguel Los Lotes, Guatemala, on June 14. (Rodrigo Abd / Associated Press)
Actress Brigitte Nielsen announced on Instagram that she is pregnant with her fifth child at the age of 54.
The Rocky IV actress posted two photos on Instagram showing off her baby bump. Nielsen, who is also known for roles in movies such as Red Sonja and Beverly Hills Cop II, also worked as a model for legendary designers such as Giorgio Armani, Gianni Versace and Gianfranco Ferré.
“Family getting larger #me #family #brigittenielsen #babybump,” one of the captions said.
Nielsen is married to 39-year-old Mattia Dessi, a producer.
Nielsen has been married five times and has four sons, according to People Magazine. Her sons are 23, 25, 28 and 34.
Tyrese is calling out his “Fast & Furious” franchise co-star Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson for breaking up the cast amid reports of a spinoff film starring Johnson.
Tyrese posted a picture of the cast Thursday on Instagram and wrote in the caption that thinks Johnson “had a problem cause he wasn’t the ONLY ONE on the movie poster.” Calling Johnson “a clown,” Tyrese says Johnson didn’t have to accept the solo role. He also said Johnson and franchise producer Hiram Garcia “broke up the #FastFamily.”
The Hollywood Reporter said Thursday that a 2019 “Fast” film is intended to be a spinoff starring Johnson and Jason Statham.
Tyrese has starred in five “Fast” films, while Johnson has starred in four.
Johnson’s representatives didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.
Barney is out of the lineup Monday against the Rays, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
With the Blue Jays five games under .500 entering play Monday and essentially out of the mix for a playoff spot, there isn't much incentive to hand regular playing time to Barney, a 31-year-old, glove-first player who offers little upside at this stage of his career. Barney will cede the keystone to Rob Refsnyder in the series opener, which could become a more regular occurrence over the final month and a half of the season as the Blue Jays look to determine whether Refsnyder profiles as an everyday option.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Autoliv Inc
* Autoliv declares dividend
* Says today declared a quarterly dividend of 60 cents per share for Q4 of 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting by Stockholm Newsroom)
April 24 (Reuters) - Corporacion America Airports SA :
* QTRLY REVENUES UP 8.4% YOY TO $416.6 MILLION
* QTRLY PASSENGER TRAFFIC UP 7.6% YOY TO 19.5 MILLION Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
An East Rock underpass is about to get a lot brighter, thanks to a few rounds of happy hour drinks. That outcome emerged from the fifth-ever "Munchies & Mingle," a community happy hour organized by Cedar Hill activist Camille Ansley.
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Newsweek interviews Caliph of Ahmadi Muslims on wars, persecutions and the meaning of religion today.
Fire officers are attending a “big fire” in Anlaby Road.
Humberside Fire and Rescue officers are currently at the scene in the major west Hull road, close to Albert Avenue junction.
A spokeswoman confirmed the blaze was a large rubbish fire.
“We were called out at 15.16,” she said.
"There’s a fair bit of smoke but it’s just rubbish and it’s under control.
“We are in attendance and it is a large rubbish fire. It is close to where Albert Avenue is and we are still there at the moment.”
One person messaged Hull Live saying: "Big fire in Anlaby Road."
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“I talked to Lt. Gen. Flynn about that conversation and actually was initiated on Christmas Day he had sent a text to the Russian ambassador to express not only Christmas wishes but sympathy for the loss of life in the airplane crash that took place,” Pence said.
Pence said he had personally spoken to Flynn, who assured him that the conversation was an informal chat — it turned out Pence was misled.
“It was strictly coincidental that they had a conversation. They did not discuss anything having to do with the United States’ decision to expel diplomats or impose censure against Russia,” Pence said on the show.
On The Morning Mix, Geoff and Lauren caught Sarah listening to her iTunes on her phone. Seemed like she was listening to a really cool song, but it was actually “Yo Yo Man.” Sarah doesn’t even know who sings the song! But it was terrible.
So it brought up the question: what the worst songs? Not just one hit wonders or types of music you may not like. Stuff that may not even be available to download off iTunes. Maybe stuff that some dude is handing free CDs out of his car trunk.
We’re going to have some examples on the show today!
New Year’s Day Bike Ride Raises Money For Center Of Hope
by Sydney Kern
A New Year’s Day tradition in Sioux Falls continues in 2017.
Hundreds ride in Spoke-n-Sport’s 30th annual bike ride this afternoon.
The group took off on Minnesota Avenue around 1 p.m.
The crew biked through downtown to Falls Park and back, biking ten miles total.
The ride is free, but the bike shop accepts donations for the Center of Hope, which is a ministry that gives bikes to those in need.
“It’s actually the biggest organized one-day bike ride in the region, east of the river,” says Spoke-n-Sport owner Chad Pickard. “It’s a novelty, it’s New Year’s Day, there’s not a lot of other things going on, and it’s just a good way to start of the year on a bike with friends and family cruising around town.”
Organizers say the event typically collects around $1,000.
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council on Friday raised the threshold limit for Composition Scheme to Rs 1 crore from the current Rs 75 lakh to ease tax filing for small traders.
The Rs 1 crore threshold in the Composition Scheme has been approved also by the GST Council members, sources said here on the sidelines of its ongoing meeting.
Under the Composition Scheme, traders have to pay a fixed tax rate between 1-5 per cent.
The Council is also discussing other relief measures for traders, including quarterly return filing.
“Council members requested quarterly return filings for businesses with turnover less than Rs 1.5 crore,” a Council member said on the sidelines of the meeting.
The latest crop report shows there was very little activity down on the farm last week.
The U.S.D.A. weekly report says there were only one-and-a-half days last week that were suitable for any type of fieldwork. Below normal temperatures and snow in the northern part of the state kept farmers from even thinking about doing much of any planting prep in the fields.
The 5-year average shows farmers normally have 11 percent of the corn planted by April 22nd — and this year there hasn’t been any seed put in the ground. Farmers still need some extended warm weather to raise the soil temperatures and dry out the wet areas before the planting can get underway.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Advocates for District of Columbia statehood are making their annual pitch to members of Congress.
This year's "lobby day" organized by D.C. Vote comes amid an attempt by House Republicans to invalidate a local law. On Monday, a House committee voted in favor of a resolution that would strike down the District's new assisted-suicide law.
Congress hasn't invalidated a city law since 1991, and it's unlikely the House and Senate will vote on the resolution in time to stop doctor-assisted suicide from becoming legal. But Congress often finds other ways to block local policies that members don't like.
Supporters of statehood will be visiting House and Senate offices Wednesday, armed with talking points about how District residents are "second-class citizens" because they lack voting representation in Congress.
More than 900 jobs being saved so far
Official receiver has confirmed today that “despite best efforts” as many as 377 workers at Carillion are being made redundant, while 919 jobs have been saved.
The Official receiver, who is in charge of managing the wind-down of the company, said: “I recognise this will be a worrying time for all those affected, their families and local communities. I would like to thank all the staff for their professionalism throughout the liquidation.
“I am expecting many employees working on other Carillion contracts to transfer in the coming weeks and we are continuing to keep the workforce updated as these arrangements are finalised.”
The jobs that have been saved involve those people who were working on infrastructure projects and construction deals, or else on contracts that involved central or local government. All of them have seen their jobs taken over by other companies, allowing them to continue working on the same projects.
The company went into liquidation on 15 January.
What odds are Senegal to win the World Cup?
150/1
Who's the coach?
Aliou Cisse is not afraid to make big decisions, having left out some big names in his 23, most notably Everton's Oumar Niasse.
Who's the star?
Kalidou Koulibaly was one of the stars of Napoli's excellent Serie A campaign, shining at centre-half and scoring some important goals.
Best thing about them
Some serious talent should make them highly watchable. Any side with Sadio Mane in it has to be worth a few goals.
BRIGHTON, Colo. — A middle school teacher in Brighton has been charged with four counts of sexual assault on a child, the 17th Judicial District Attorney Dave Young announced on Wednesday.
Rory Seeman, a teacher at Overland Trail Middle School, is charged with two counts of sexual assault on a child by a person in a position of trust and two counts of sexual assault on a child.
Seeman allegedly assaulted two 7th grade girls, then ages 11 and 12, between August and November last year.
A preliminary hearing for Seeman will be set in Adams County Court at 8:30 a.m. on Friday.
By Scott Bauer, The Associated Press June 14, 2017 11:47 AM MADISON, Wis. 'a" " A Taiwanese company that assembles Apple's iPhones and other electronics is considering building a plant in Wisconsin that could employ thousands of people.
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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Police are on the hunt for a gunman after a double shooting that killed one man and sent another to the hospital in North Philadelphia.
It happened just before 11 p.m. Tuesday on the 1600 block of West Cumberland Street.
Officers rushed one victim to the hospital, where he died. Police say the second victim was already at the hospital when they got there.
Police are trying to figure out what sparked the gunfire.
“We did find some cameras and those cameras did record the shooting, so homicide detectives, crime scene personnel are on location processing the scene and they are also trying to retrieve copy of that recording,” said Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small.
The surviving victim is in stable condition.
At last check, no arrests.
LONDON British stockbroker Panmure Gordon (PMR.L), subject of a 15.5 million pound bid by a group headed by former Barclays (BARC.L) boss Bob Diamond, said on Wednesday that its chief executive would step down when the deal completes.
Patric Johnson, who will leave the company after just over a year at the helm, is to be replaced by one of Diamond's old colleagues at Barclays, Ian Axe, the company said in a statement.
Axe, previously chief executive at LCH.Clearnet, held several positions at Barclays, including head of global operations.
The agreed bid for one of the City's oldest stockbroking firms by Diamond's investment company, Atlas Merchant Capital, and Qatari investment group QInvest is due to complete around June 20.
Panmure, which has weathered a tough period for the industry as regulatory costs rise and stock market listings sag, swung to a profit in 2016 and said first-quarter trading was in line with expectations.
(Reporting by Simon Jessop, Editing by Anjuli Davies)
March 31 Betsson AB:
* Changed dividend policy, applicable as of financial year 2017
* Says board's ambition for ordinary distribution to shareholders is, provided a continued attractive capital structure, to distribute up to 50 percent of net earnings, through cash transfer, an automatic redemption process or via repurchase of own shares
* Says decided to change dividend policy in order to increase company's financial capabilities to be active in consolidation of gaming industry
* Earlier policy: ambition to distribute up to 75 percent of the Group’s income after tax to the shareholders, provided that an appropriate capital structure can be maintained.
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A car was intentionally rammed into a pizzeria east of Paris Monday night, leaving one person dead and seven injured, according to the French Interior Ministry.
The driver was arrested after the incident in Sept-Sorts, 55 kilometers (34 miles) east of Paris, a ministry spokesperson told CNN.
There are no indications that the incident was terror-related, a spokeswoman for the Paris Prosecutor said.
The French National police tweeted that an operation was ongoing and asked people to respect the security perimeter, in order not to affect the rescue operations.
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2:57 PM: Texters tipped us to Southern Resident Killer Whales heading this way, southbound – Orca Network‘s last report was that some of them were seen as close as West Point on the north side of the entrance to Elliott Bay, so we’re awaiting word of whether they’re visible from this area, and headed downhill with binoculars just in case. Let us know if you see them!
3:46 PM: ON has them off, and much closer to, Bainbridge. We are looking from Constellation Park & not seeing them. (4 mins later … just spotted two along S. Bainbridge!)
4:03 PM: Still visible SB, from Constellation, as they approach north Blake Is. Among those here is Donna Sandstrom from The Whale Trail – her group’s winter gathering for orca updates is tomorrow night (see our calendar).
FILE - In this Aug. 17, 2012, file photo, Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis reacts as he is introduced before an NFL preseason football game against the Detroit Lions in Baltimore. Lewis was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018. Nick Wass, File AP Photo
May 2 Proteon Therapeutics Inc
* Proteon Therapeutics announces increase to enrollment of ongoing phase 3 Patency-2 clinical trial
* Proteon Therapeutics Inc - Will increase planned enrollment of its ongoing phase 3 Patency-2 trial to 600 patients
* Proteon Therapeutics Inc- Increase in sample size does not alter study endpoints, which use same definitions as in Patency-1 trial
* Proteon - Increased sample size follows review of statistical plan, which revealed calculation error that overstated trial's power for secondary patency
* Proteon Therapeutics Inc says still expects to submit a biologics license application (BLA) to U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2019.
* Expects to complete enrollment in Q1 of 2018 for phase 3 Patency-2 trial and to report top-line data in Q1 of 2019 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Google is welcoming in 2017 by letting loose its celebratory balloon drop from yesterday’s doodle.
The New Year’s Day 2017 doodle is a follow up to the New Year’s Eve doodle Google posted yesterday – an image of balloons waiting to be dropped.
Today’s doodle leads to a search for “New Year’s Day 2017,” and includes the usual sharing icon to post the image in social feeds or send via email.
From the Google Doodle Blog:
Cheers to a new year! As 2017 makes its debut, we celebrate new beginnings and set our resolutions. Here’s to another year of exploring, learning, and growing!
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New Year’s Eve 2017 Google Doodle
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Sunday morning low clouds north of Kingman at mountains west of Stockton Hill Rd. (Photo submitted by Joan Monteith)
The suspect in a terror-related attack in New York City has been identified as Akayed Ullah, a 27-year-old Bangladeshi immigrant who lives in Brooklyn.
The suspect — who had the device affixed to his body by velcro and zipties, according to police — was being treated for wounds and burns at Bellevue Hospital.
"He did make statements but we're not going to talk about that right now," NYPD Commissioner James O'Neill said at a press conference after the Monday morning incident in a subway passageway near the Port Authority Bus Terminal.
Authorities said it was unclear if the man planned for the device to explode where it did or if he had another target.
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Mayor Bill de Blasio said it appeared the suspect acted alone.
"All we know of is one individual who thank god was unsuccessful in his aims," de Blasio said.
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The Exira-EHK Spartans had little trouble with the Woodbine Tigers in their opening Class 1A postseason game on Tuesday night in Elk Horn. The Spartans raced out to a 14 point lead at the end of the first quarter on their way to a 73-15 victory.
Exira-EHK was led by Kealey Nelson with 21 points and Sophia Peppers with 19. The Spartans improved to 21-1 on the season with the victory. Mara Burmeister reached the 1,000 point milestone for her career with 9 points on the night, all in the first half.
Woodbine was led by 4 points from Haley Ryerson and their season comes to a close with a 9-14 record.
The Spartans will now host Boyer Valley on Friday night at 7:00pm, a game we’ll have on KJAN. Boyer Valley defeated Audubon 47-42 to earn their way into the Friday night Regional Semi-final.
To take advantage of the handset's 18:9 OLED display, you can even adjust the Floating Bar (or push it out of the way entirely). Essentially, it offers a place to put your most used apps and widgets.
That's not to mention all the tricks the phone's camera is capable of with its f/1.6 glass lens. From the manual shooting mode, you can access Graphy, a sort of photo editing suite that grants access to editing presets designed by pro photographers. Want to make a quick GIF of your dog licking its nose? That's doable too.
Those interested in more info won't have too much longer to wait -- the LG V30 will be formally revealed August 31st.
North Carolina man fell into Yellowstone hot spring, burned
MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, Wyo. - A 21-year-old North Carolina man has suffered severe burns after falling into a hot spring in Yellowstone National Park.
Park officials say Gervais Dylan Gatete of Raleigh, an employee of park concessionaire Xanterra Parks and Resorts, fell into a spring in the Lower Geyser Basin on Tuesday.
Gatete was with seven other people when he fell. He was taken by ambulance to West Yellowstone, Montana, and was flown to the University of Utah Hospital in Salt Lake City.
Hospital spokeswoman Suzanne Winchester said he was in critical but stable condition.
Park spokeswoman Morgan Warthin said the incident is still under investigation.
It's the first serious injury in a thermal area in Yellowstone this year. Last June, a man died after falling into a hot spring in the Norris Geyser Basin.
JERUSALEM, Aug 15 (Reuters) - Israel Discount Bank reported a 14.5 percent rise in second quarter profit on Tuesday, boosted by higher interest income and lower salary and other expenses.
Israel's fourth-largest bank by assets said it made a net profit excluding one-time items of 276 million shekels ($77 million), up from 241 million a year earlier.
It had been forecast to earn 277 million shekels, according to Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S.
Net interest income rose 13 percent to 1.3 billion shekels, while expenses dipped 4.5 percent. The bank had credit loss expenses of 211 million shekels, compared with 58 million a year earlier.
The bank's tier 1 capital adequacy ratio, which measures equity capital as a percentage of total risk-weighted assets, was steady at 9.8 percent.
A minor tribal girl was allegedly gangraped by unidentified men who also tried to gag her with sand, police said on Tuesday. The accused had kidnapped from the girl, aged around 12, from her house in Dumka district late on Monday night and she was found unconscious in a field close to her house on Tuesday, they said.
The police have registered an FIR under relevant sections of the IPC and POCSO Act against unidentified persons and also formed a special team, led by a DSP, to identify and arrest the culprits. A three-member medical board has carried out a medical test and the report is awaited. Police have recorded her statement.
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LAUDERDALE LAKES, FLA. (WSVN) - Officials released pictures of a man they said robbed a bank in Lauderdale Lakes.
The FBI released those images of the man who they said held up a Chase bank along Oakland Park Boulevard and 52nd Avenue.
According to officials, the man walked into the bank and demanded money from the teller, Monday afternoon.
If you have any information on this bank robbery, call Broward County Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a $3,000 reward.
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A look what happened between President Donald Trump and former FBI director Andrew McCabe and why the former FBI director has been portrayed as corrupt.
WEDNESDAY: A chilly start to the day with morning temperatures in the teens, 20s and 30s under a mostly clear sky. High pressure building over the area will lock out rain and snow… giving us a full day of sunshine ahead. Afternoon temperatures will be warmer than what was felt earlier this week – expect the 50s to return to the Albuquerque-metro area.
THURSDAY: Another day of sunshine and temperatures near to just above seasonal averages. Great day to get outside!
FRIDAY: Most noticeable difference between Thursday and Friday will be increasing cloud cover out west ahead of our next big weather-maker. We’ll squeeze in another day of warmer than average temperatures before rain, snow and slightly cooler temperatures arrive this weekend.
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The Cubs' Ian Happ is congratulated in the dugout after hitting a first-inning solo home run.
The veterans group VoteVets claims that President Donald Trump blocked the group on Twitter.
According to The Hill, VoteVets is a progressive group that backs LGBT rights and has criticized the president.
“The Commander in Chief can block @VoteVets, the voice of 500k military veterans and families, but we will NOT be silenced,” the group said in a tweet that included a screenshot of Trump blocking the organization's account.
The group has disagreed with the president on several key issues, including his budget proposal, proposed ObamaCare replacement and executive orders on immigration.
“Here's the truth, Trump can block VoteVets on Twitter, the voice of 500,000 progressive veterans, military family members, and their civilian supporters, but we will NOT be silenced. Stand with us today,” the group wrote in a fundraising email.
Other users whom the president has blocked have claimed that the practice runs afoul of the First Amendment.
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Virginia regulators have approved Alexandria’s plan to upgrade its sewage system to end the problem of overflows into local waterways.
The Washington Post and WTOP-FM report the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality signed off last week on the work plans.
The city’s sewage system currently overflows dozens of times a year when it rains because it can’t handle the capacity. The new work is mandated by a state law passed last year requiring a fix by 2025.
The city fought the measure, saying the timeline wasn’t reasonable, though it now has a plan to comply.
Liliana Maldonado is the lead engineer and program director on the project for the city’s sewer authority. She tells the newspaper the work should reduce the average number of yearly overflows from about 60 to fewer than four.
The projected cost is between $356 million and $534 million.
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In the wake of a study that revealed thousands of hurricane-related deaths in Puerto Rico, Connecticut's senior senator is calling for action.
Harvard University recently found that nearly 5,000 people died in the territory as a result of Hurricane Maria last fall.
Sen. Richard Blumenthal said the report goes against the Trump Administration's claims that only 64 people were killed.
Harvard itself called the administration's official toll a "substantial underestimate."
However, at least one independent expert on biostatistics from the University of Texas told the Associated Press that the estimate could be off by thousands. Prof. Donald Berry questioned the study's methods.
Still, Wednesday, Blumenthal said he will meet with Puerto Rican leaders in New Haven.
He'll also call for a Congressional hearing on the study's findings.
The category 4 storm struck in Sept. 2017 and caused an estimated $100 billion in damage.
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MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Just in time for the 4th of July, there’s a new list of the most patriotic states. Unfortunately, Minnesota didn’t fare too well.
Minnesota came in at 33rd on the list, and Wisconsin at 28th.
The WalletHub rankings were based on a number of factors, including the share of enlisted military population to AmeriCorps volunteers per capita.
Virginia came in at No. 1, and Massachusetts was last.
Despite its low ranking, Minnesota is fifth in number of adults who voted in the last election and ranks third in volunteerism.
Restamax Plc STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 2 JANUARY 2017 at 8:00 RESTAMAX PLC'S CEO TO CHANGE Restamax Plc's long-standing CEO Markku Virtanen will discontinue his employment at Restamax as of 30 June 2017. Mr Virtanen has served as the Group's CEO since 2005, and he is responsible for the company's business operations, result and development.
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OAKLAND, Calif. — Golden State forward Andre Iguodala will be out for Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday night as he recovers from a bone bruise in his left knee that cost him the final four games of the Western Conference finals.
The Warriors said Iguodala, who was injured in Game 3 against the Rockets on May 20, was evaluated Tuesday and is making progress but still has the bruise and inflammation of the nerve surrounding his knee. Coach Steve Kerr has said Iguodala wouldn't play until he can run without pain. He will be re-evaluated ahead of Sunday's Game 2.
Kevin Love's status for Cleveland remained unclear as he went through the concussion protocol after he was injured in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals against Boston. He wasn't scheduled to attend media day Wednesday at Oracle Arena, where the Warriors host the series opener.
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Home Kentucky KYTC Seeking Feedback from Drivers on Road Conditions January 2nd, 2017 Britney Taylor Kentucky Pinterest
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is seeking feedback from drivers on road conditions. KYTC is responsible for maintaining more than 27,000 miles of state highways. The agency wants drivers, who see potholes or bad road conditions, to submit a form and let them know so it can be fixed.
If it is a local road, you are asked to call the appropriate county or municipal road department.
If it is an emergency that should get immediate attention, contact your local law enforcement agency.
For more information or to report issues, visit KYTC Report a Pothole or Road Concern.
For potential vehicle damage reimbursement, visit KYTC Board of Claims.
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BRIGHTON, Colo. (AP) — A 15-year-old boy in the Denver area has been charged with killing a 10-year-old girl and could be tried as an adult.
Adams County District Attorney Dave Young said Wednesday after a closed hearing that the boy was charged with first-degree murder with intent to kill after deliberation, and first-degree murder of a child under 12 by someone in a position of trust.
Young said he intends to prosecute the boy as an adult. Authorities have not released the boy’s name.
Kiaya Campbell of Thornton was found dead June 8 after her family reported her missing the previous night.
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Jordanian-Palestinian writer Ibrahim Nasrallah has won the International Prize for Arabic Fiction with a novel about humanity's capacity for savagery.
"The Second War of the Dog" was named winner at a ceremony Tuesday in the Emirates capital, Abu Dhabi.
Set in a dystopian future society, the book centers on an opponent of the regime who descends into brutal nihilism. The author has called it "a warning of what we could become in the future."
Ibrahim Al Saafin, who chaired the judging panel, said the book used "humor and insight" to expose society's tendency toward brutality.
Nasrallah's book was chosen from among 124 entries from 14 countries for the award, which is affiliated with Britain's prestigious Man Booker Prize.
He wins $50,000 and funding for an English translation of his novel.
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* Says it will distribute one new share for every share as stock dividends for FY 2016, to shareholders of record on June 21
TAIPEI, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Taiwan’s finance ministry forecasts it will issue T$400 billion to T$500 billion ($13.3-$16.7 billion) of government bonds next year, according to sources familiar with the matter.
Sources said the finance ministry shared the estimate with main bond trading companies in a meeting on Monday where it offered guidance for next year. ($1 = 29.9960 Taiwan dollars) (Reporting by Emily Chan; Editing by Kim Coghill)
The family of a 17-year-old Australian girl killed by a shark while surfing on an Easter family holiday today said she “died doing something she loved”.
Laeticia Brouwer was attacked yesterday as she surfed near Esperance, Western Australia, with her father while her mother and two younger sisters watched from the beach.
The shark mauled her left leg and Ms Brouwer’s father heard her screams and went to help her, along with another teenager.
She was unconscious as she was pulled on to the beach and had suffered severe blood loss.
Damage: the surfboard after the attack
An off-duty nurse performed CPR until paramedics arrived and took her to hospital, where she was later pronounced dead.
Reading a statement on their behalf, Ms Brouwer’s uncle, Steve Evans said: “We are terribly heartbroken and saddened by this tragic accident.
“We take comfort in the fact that Laeticia died doing something that she loved.
“The ocean was her and her family’s passion.”
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Slachciak became a fan of comics at age six when his Uncle Art gave him a few comic books. He read them so much that they practically crumbled over time. Not long after, Slachciak started buying his own comics at Queen City Book Store in Buffalo.
Slachciak says he prefers Marvel comics because his favorite character is Spider-Man. He currently owns about 10,000 comic books which outgrew the space in his basement. They are stored at a warehouse. The restaurant sells both old and new comics, however, Slachciak specializes in older comics. If customers are searching for a special issue, ask the manager because it's probably available at warehouse.
March 30 New China Life Insurance Co Ltd :
* As at 31 December 2016, the changes in accounting estimates resulted in an increase in liabilities of life insurance contracts by RMB3.186 billion
* As at 31 December 2016, changes in accounting estimates resulted in an increase in liabilities of long-term health insurance contracts by RMB3.059 billion
* As at 31 december 2016, changes in accounting estimates resulted in aggregate reduced profit before tax by RMB6.245 billion for 2016 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Suven Life Sciences today said it has been granted a product patent by India, Singapore, South Korea and Israel each for a new chemical entity (NCE) used in treatment of disorders associated with neurodegenerative diseases.
These patents are valid through 2031, 2034, 2034 and 2036 respectively, the company said in a BSE filing.
"We are pleased by the grant of these patents to Suven for our pipeline of molecules in the CNS arena, which are being developed for cognitive disorders with high unmet medical need with a huge market potential globally," Suven Life CEO Venkat Jasti said.
The granted claims of patents are being developed as therapeutic agents useful in treatment of cognitive impairment associated with neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer's disease, attention deficient hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Huntington's disease, Parkinson's and schizophrenia, it added.
Shares of Suven Life Sciences were trading 2.25 per cent up at Rs 213.25 on BSE.
A Naknek man is being held in custody on $25,000 bail on charges that he sexually abused a young girl over a period of two years. Benny Kevin Leon Angasan, 24, is facing two counts of second-degree sexual abuse of a minor, plus a charge of indecent exposure and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
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Feb 15 (Reuters) - U.S. agricultural trader Bunge Ltd reported a 39.4 percent jump in quarterly profit, helped by higher sugar and ethanol prices and a stabilizing Brazil economy.
The White Plains, New York-based company said net income available to shareholders rose to $262 million, or $1.82 per share, in the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, from $188 million, or $1.30 per share, a year earlier.
Net sales rose to $12.06 billion from $11.11 billion.
Bunge and rival agribusinesses ADM, Cargill and Louis Dreyfus are known as the ABCD companies that dominate global grain trading. They make money buying, selling, storing, processing and transporting crops around the world. (Reporting by Karl Plume in Chicago; Editing by Shounak Dasgupta)
JAKE DANNA STEVENS / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Clarks Summit resident Debbie Cooke Colarusso is this week's Local Flavor: Recipes We Love contest winner for her Pigs in the Blanket recipe. Eastern Orthodox churches celebrate Christmas this Saturday, and much like the holiday in December, the festivities are not without their share of traditional foods - including Pigs in the Blanket, aka stuffed cabbage.
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LUXEMBOURG (AP) — Greece is hoping to secure more bailout funds to meet a summer debt repayment hump as well as a debt relief deal at a meeting of finance ministers from the 19-country eurozone.
The country, which has been promised help on its mountain of debt once its bailout ends next year, is again the main topic of discussion at a meeting of the so-called eurogroup Thursday.
The main obstacle to an agreement is a difference of opinion between the eurozone and the International Monetary Fund over Greece’s long-term debt outlook.
The expectation is Greece will get the roughly 7 billion euros ($7.8 billion) due, but will struggle to clinch the outlines of a debt relief deal that Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras thinks is crucial for the country’s economy in the long-term.
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A crash on Highway 401 in Kingston left two people dead, including a Waterloo resident.
The crash occurred May 25 near the Odessa ONroute service centre. It involved an SUV and a tractor-trailer.
Frontenac OPP say the driver and passenger of the SUV were pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver has been identified as Cheng Yuan, a 33-year-old Waterloo man, and the passenger as Meiyu Li, a 27-year-old woman from British Columbia.
Consumer Protection has warned “sextortion” is on the rise after it was revealed eight Western Australians had been targeted over just four months – but what exactly is it?
Sextortion is a form of "revenge porn" where scammers pose as potential love interests on social media or dating sites in order to solicit sexually explicit videos or photographs from a victim, and then threaten to post the private images to family, friends, partners or employers.
The scammers use a number of platforms to reel in victims, including dating sites and personal social media. Photo: AP
They often demand payment between $500 and $5000 not to spread the image, and just recently an unnamed WA man became a victim.
He accepted a friend request on Facebook from a woman he thought he knew and, after a brief conversation, he sent a video of himself in a “compromising” position.
Scammers then demanded $5000 from him to prevent the video being sent to his family and friends, but he refused.
Two enormous bulletin boards take up much of the wall space in the tiny office and laboratory. Photos of children, some just a few months old, cover each panel.
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Think about when you go shopping for food at the grocery store. You walk through the door, grab a cart, grab your groceries off the shelves, but most people never think twice to wipe the cart down. Do you ever think what’s on the handle you’re touching and putting your food on?
May 3 Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd
* Wesdome announces first quarter 2017 financial results and commencement of Kiena Exploration ramp
* Q1 revenue C$20.1 million versus C$13.3 million
* Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd - qtrly basic income per share $ 0.01
* Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd qtrly gold production of 15,162 ounces versus 8,036 ounces in Q1 2016
* Qtrly basic income per share adjusted $0.01
* 2017 production guidance remains at 52,000 - 58,000 ounces
* Qtrly AISC per ounce on production basis of $1,474 or US$1,113, a decrease of 39% over Q1 2016 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
QUEENSBURY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – A local daycare provider is now facing charges after police say he had inappropriate contact with two girls.
The Warren County Sheriff’s Office says they arrested David Saladin, 48, of Hudson Falls, after an investigation into abuse at Child Care at Willows Bend in Queensbury.
They say he then admitted to inappropriate conduct with the girls, both under the age of 11.
Saladin has been fired from his job.
He’s been charged with first-degree sexual abuse and two counts of endangering the welfare of a child.
Officials are asking anyone with information to come forward.
"You want to give those guys in the top of the order some at-bats, like Grimm and Parrott, and although those guys are 10th-graders, if they get us started then we have the two big 12th-graders behind them," Crescenta Valley coach Phil Torres said. "And that's tough for the other team, because if those guys get on early in the lineup, they have to throw to the other guys because you have runners on base."
Here are the government's rankings of the leading U.S. airlines and their on-time performance for December. The federal government counts a flight as on time if it arrives no more than 14 minutes behind the scheduled time.
1. Hawaiian Airlines, 85.1 percent
2. Delta Air Lines, 81.4 percent
3. American Airlines, 79.1 percent
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4. Alaska Airlines, 76.1 percent
5. United Airlines, 76.0 percent
6. Southwest Airlines, 74.9 percent
7. ExpressJet, 73.5 percent
8. Spirit Airlines, 72.1 percent
9. JetBlue Airways, 71.3 percent
10. SkyWest, 69.8 percent
11. Virgin America, 68.3 percent
12. Frontier Airlines, 62.4 percent
Total for all covered airlines: 75.6 percent
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Source: U.S. Department of Transportation
The report does not cover smaller airlines including Allegiant Air and some regional carriers.
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. - Miami-Dade police are searching for an unknown amount of thieves who used a vehicle to smash their way inside a T-Mobile store in northeast Miami-Dade, authorities said.
The burglary is believed to have happened between 2:30 a.m. and 3 a.m. Tuesday at the T-Mobile in the 1700 block of Miami Gardens Drive.
A store manager told Local 10 News reporter Erica Rakow that the thieves got away with some cellphones that were on display. But the manager said the cellphones are useless because they won't accept a SIM card.
The store was closed early Tuesday morning as repairmen boarded up the windows. The store reopened later in the morning.
Anyone with information about the burglary is asked to call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-8477.
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NEW YORK (AP)  Janet Jackson is extending her uber-successful tour with more shows.
The pop icon says her State of the World Tour, which originally wrapped in December, will kick off new dates July 11 in Austin, Texas. Dates have also been added in Rogers, Arkansas; Cincinnati; Syracuse, New York; Hersey, Pennsylvania; Saratoga Springs, New York; Virginia Beach, Virginia; Raleigh; Charlotte; Miami; and Tampa.
Tickets for the new dates go on sale Tuesday.
Jackson's State of the World Tour, which toured United States and Canada, was a critically acclaimed success.
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The singer will also play a number of music festivals this summer, including Essence, FYF, Panorama and Outside Lands.
We need to talk about the Olympics. Again.
A year ago, Rio was popping. The Summer Games were entering their second week, and despite anxieties about preparation, environmental hazards, security and Zika, the Olympics did that thing the Olympics tend to do, which is to push back against all the bad press with a stirring wave of athletic greatness. There was plenty of it last August: Michael Phelps, Katie Ledecky, Usain Bolt, Simone...
MAINLAND Holdings will open a new hatchery in Port Moresby this month.
The hatchery is part of a move by Mainland Holdings to begin wide scale poultry operations in the growing Port Moresby market.
Chief executive officer David Alcock said: “This hatchery is the first of many announcements of our growth into the Southern region and Port Moresby.
Mainland Holdings will use this new hatchery to supply the region with quality day-old chicks that previously had to be transported from Lae.
“Mainland Holdings started business in the Morobe region but it is important that we service the whole country. And the growing Port Moresby market is a key growth area for the business.
“Our Tablebirds chicken, eggs and day-old chicks have become very popular. We want to have these products readily available for all the people of Papua New Guinea.”
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Tauranga (New Zealand), Feb 3 (IANS) India defeated Australia by eight wickets to claim the ICC U19 World Cup for a record fourth time here on Saturday.
Electing to bat first, Australia were dismissed for 216 runs in 47.2 overs. Ishan Porel, Shiva Singh and Anukul Roy picked up two wickets each for India.
Opener Manoj Kalra then spearheaded the Indian run chase with an unbeaten century as the Boys in Blue romped to victory with 67 balls to spare.
Kalra remained unbeaten on 101 runs off 102 deliveries while Harvik Desai was not out on 47 at the other end.
Desai brought up the title win in style, smashing a boundary off Australian pacer Will Sutherland.
India thus became the first nation to win the ICC U19 World Cup four times. They had earlier won the title in 2000, 2008 and 2012.
Australia are second on the list with three titles.
This is the second time that India have defeated Australia in the final. They had earlier defeated the boys from Down Under in the final of the 2012 edition.
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DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Free seminars are being offered to help local seniors learn how to protect themselves from becoming victims of fraud.
State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is hosting two senior fraud prevention seminars in the beginning of June.
She is partnering with the Illinois Attorney General's office to host the seminars on Monday, June 11.
The first seminar will be at 11:00 a.m. at the Decatur-Macon County Senior Center, located at 1430 N. 22nd St.
The next seminar will be at 2:00 p.m. at Wyndcrest Assisted Living, located at 4817 Oak Hill Rd. in Rochester.
For more information, or to RSVP, please call Rep. Scherer's constituent service office at 217-877-9636.
A federal judge has cleared the way for the government's lawsuit seeking $100 million in damages from Lance Armstrong.
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March 28 MedFirst Healthcare Services Inc :
* Says it completes issuing 3 new shares at T$66.67 per share for T$200 million in total
* Says new share issue record date is March 27
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Earlier this week Iowa Governor Terry Branstad signed a wide-ranging gun bill into law. The measure allows people to use deadly force anywhere if they feel a risk to their life or safety.
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China's Tianjin Port Co Ltd will impose measures to curb the trucking and storage of coal months earlier than expected, as one of the nation's busiest ports complies with government orders in its war on smog, a customer notice shows. By Wednesday, the port will stop receiving coal by truck and by the end of the month it will clear its storage warehouses of the fuel, a notice to customers dated April 16 said.
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SPRINGFIELD, IL (KTVI)- Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner will deliver his budget address to lawmakers today at noon. The state has been without a budget since July of 2015.
The republican governor and democrats in the state legislature have been deadlocked on a solution.
Illinois has a $5 billion deficit. Senators have been working on a grand bargain, which includes a temporary tax freeze, income tax hike and a change in the way public schools are funded.
The superintendent of the Belleville Township School District says the state owes them $5 million, dating back to 2010.
BIRMINGHAM, England — Harry Redknapp has been hired as coach of struggling second-tier team Birmingham, marking his return to English soccer management after a two-year absence.
Birmingham announced the appointment of the 70-year-old Redknapp on Tuesday, a day after the resignation of Gianfranco Zola.
Birmingham is three points above the League Championship relegation zone with three games remaining after a disappointing run of results under Zola.
Redknapp's first game on Sunday will be at local rival Aston Villa.
Egyptian players, Omar Assar and Dina Meshref emerged winners of the 2017 ITTF Challenge Nigeria Open concluded yesterday at the Molade Okoya Thomas Indoor Sports Hall, Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos.
Assar beat surprise finalist, Sarthak Gandhi of India in the final (11-6, 13-11, 11-6, 11-8).
It was Omar Assar’s third success in the tournament and thus he maintained his unbeaten record at open international tournaments in Nigeria. Since the tournament joined the ITTF World Tour in 2014; in Lagos, he has never lost a Men’s Singles match.
In the female category, Assar’s compatriot, and winner of the ITTF Africa Cup in Agadir, Dina Meshref maintained the form displayed in the Moroccan city at the ITTF Challenge in Lagos.
The no.3 seed, in the final defeated Russia’s Olga Kulikova, the no.4 seed, in straight games to secure the title (11-4, 16-14, 12-10, 11-6). IAAF World Championship: Nigeria fails to win a medal
Baku. 17 February. REPORT.AZ/ Azerbaijan Deposit Insurance Fund (ADIF) has paid more than 38 mln AZN to depositors of “Dəmirbank”, which was under liquidation on February 1-16.
Report informs, the ADIF has stated.
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UCL: When are Juve, Roma, Chelsea, Man Utd and Barcelona playing?
Europe’s major clubs all know who they will be facing in the last 16 of the UEFA Champions League, after the draw was held in Nyon earlier today. Some fantastic matches lie in wait for football fans across the world, such as Chelsea versus Barcelona and Real Madrid versus Paris Saint-Germain.
Here is a full breakdown of the fixture list and dates you need to put in your diary:
Juventus vs. Tottenham (13 February, 7 March)
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Sevilla vs. Manchester United (21 February, 13 March)
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The event is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. at Round Table Pizza, near Starbucks in the Walmart retail complex, just off of College Parkway. All-you-can-eat buffet lunch available. All are welcome.
Sponsored by the Democratic Men's Committee, these fundraisers help defer expenses at Carson's Democratic HQ while affording the community an opportunity to engage with candidates, office holders, subject matter experts and public policy advocates in an unstructured, open-ended and informal atmosphere.
Donations of $5 or more gratefully accepted but aren't required. For information, contact Rich Dunn at 775-434-8783 or richdunn@aol.com.
NAIROBI, Aug 15 (Reuters) - Barclays Bank of Kenya said on Tuesday its pretax profit fell 12 percent to 5.15 billion shillings ($49.69 million) in the first half of the year, pulled down by a drop in interest income.
The bank is part of Barclays Africa, where the majority owner Barclays Plc is reducing its stake.
Net interest income fell to 10.54 billion shillings this year from 11.1 billion shillings in the year-ago period, while operating expenses fell 6 percent to 9.79 billion shillings.
Its earnings per share fell to 0.65 shillings from 0.75 shillings, the bank said.
10 minutes + 37 hot dogs = 5th title for @OMGitsMIKI 🏆🌭 pic.twitter.com/MGGeeYUHW9 — ESPN (@espn) July 4, 2018
San Jose's Joey "Jaws" Chestnut set a world record at the 102nd annual Nathan's Famous July Fourth hot dog eating contest.The defending champion consumed 74 franks and buns in just 10 minutes at the Independence Day event on New York's Coney Island.This is Chestnut's 11th win.New York native and defending champion Miki Sudo chomped down 37 hotdogs and buns, making her a five time winner of the women's contest.Chestnut and Sudo each took home the coveted mustard belt and $10,000 for their eating prowess.
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It's called the golf capital of the world, but many people say Naples is struggling when it comes to affordable places to play a round or two.
" Seattle Sounders star Clint Dempsey said Tuesday the symptoms that eventually led him to being diagnosed with an irregular heartbeat first surfaced last February but it wasn't until late summer that it became serious enough to affect his ability to play. Dempsey spoke to the media for the first time since he was diagnosed with the irregular heartbeat in August and his season was shut down.
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Luke has native Texas roots with a Nashville sound that makes for a unique blend of new music. As a former US Army Captain and West Point graduate, Luke has seen his share of life experience which took him across the world as far as Afghanistan. Luke has called Nashville home for the past four years after signing a publishing deal with Peermusic in 2016. After the 2018 release of his self-titled EP, Luke is nearing his first million streams on Spotify and has topped the iTunes release charts.
Logan Mize is a country singer from Kansas touring in support of his newest release, "Come Back Road."
ROME (Sputnik) — The division of Syria on zones of influence is the worst potential scenario for the war-torn country, UN Special Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura said Wednesday.
"The possible division of Syria on zones of influence would be the worst-case scenario because we all know that it could lead to prolonged civil war and instability," de Mistura said following a meeting with Italian Foreign Minister Angelino Alfano in Rome.
"We, at the United Nations, will never support this process," the UN diplomat stressed.
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In two games broadcast live on WGEL Radio, the Greenville Comets basketball team split going 1-1 over the weekend.
The Greenville Comets opened South Central Conference play Friday night with a 71 to 41 victory at Staunton.
The Comets were in control throughout the game, making a total of 10 three-point shots. Six of them were by Brock Nelson who led all scorers with 20 points. Christian Moss had 13 points for the Comets, Lucas Carlson 11 points, and Chad Stearns nine.
The Greenville Comets were beaten Saturday night at Wesclin. The final score was 65 to 38.
Wesclin made 11 three-point shots.
Scoring leaders for Greenville were Brock Nelson and Kaleb
Ephron with 9 points apiece.
Wesclin was led by Nate Brede with 20 points and 11 by Brandon Courtney.
The Comets are 2 and 4 for the season.
They play their first home game Tuesday night against Okawville, host Gillespie Friday night and play at Metro East Lutheran in Edwardsville Saturday. All three games will be broadcast on WGEL and streamed at WGEL.com.
A military helicopter crashed early Monday afternoon on a golf course in St. Mary's County in Southern Maryland, according to the Maryland State Police who said two people were taken by medical helicopter from the scene. Army officials said a UH-60 Black Hawk out of Fort Belvoir had a hard landing on the course and that the conditions of three people onboard was not immediately clear.
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Three months after its scheduled opening in late February, the R Bar in downtown Long Beach finally started welcoming customers May 18.
Located at 106 W. Third St. in a 100-year-old building, R Bar is open daily from 11 a.m.-2 a.m. with the hopes of landing somewhere between a fancy lounge and local’s dive.
Owner Rakesh Desai said the opening was delayed due to a few construction requirements that have all been ironed out.
A grand opening event is planned for sometime in the next few weeks.
The new restaurant and bar features a large garage door, an outdoor patio and a U-shaped bar meant to get people to notice each other and talk.
There’s also a painting of an American flag that takes up a corner wall, lockers at one end of the bar — where people can keep their own high-end private bottles under lock and key — and more than a dozen TVs.
GRAY RAPIDS, N.B. — Two people are dead after the raft they were in overturned on New Brunswick’s Miramichi River.
RCMP Sgt. Brent Johnston says eight friends were rafting down the river in Gray Rapids, N.B., on Tuesday shortly after 4 p.m. when it flipped.
Johnston says six people made it to shore on their own, and a 29-year-old woman from White Rapids, N.B., was pulled from the water by first responders and given CPR.
She was taken to hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
Johnston says the body of a 55-year-old man from White Rapids was found a short time later.
He says foul play is not suspected.
Johnston says he doesn’t believe the current was flowing rapidly at the time of the incident, but an investigation is being conducted to determine what caused the raft to overturn.
In his new book, Needless Suffering: How Society Fails Those With Chronic Pain, Dr. David Nagel says that when the medical system can't cure patients' pain, it often blames them instead. Nagel proposes what he calls a more effective and compassionate approach.
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Player of the week: Ky Bowman, Boston College Eagles
He had 30 points in an upset of Duke.
Team of the week: Arizona State Sun Devils
The Sun Devils beat St. John's and Kansas.
Coach of the week: Bobby Hurley, Arizona State Sun Devils
He has the Sun Devils undefeated.
Diaper Dandy of the week: Deandre Ayton, Arizona Wildcats
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Shock of the week: Boston College Eagles over Duke Blue Devils
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A former Stewart County Sheriff’s detective has been indicted in connection with the December suicide of his acquaintance.
49-year-old David Evans of Indian Mound, is charged with one count of official misconduct after the Stewart County Grand Jury returned an indictment Monday.
During the investigation, TBI agents learned that in early December, Evans permitted an acquaintance to ride in his patrol unit while the man drank alcohol, and used the lights and siren inappropriately.
After the two returned to the man’s home, and while the deputy was inside the house, the man retrieved the deputy’s service weapon from his patrol unit and shot himself.
Evans was booked into the Stewart County Jail Tuesday on a $1,000 dollar bond.
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - The Illinois House has sent the governor a measure legalizing industrial hemp.
The House voted 106-3 Wednesday to allow hemp cultivation for commercial use . Hemp is a form of the cannabis plant distinct from marijuana. It does not produce any high-like effects and is often used in clothing or food.
Hemp was banned nationwide in 1937 for its relation to the marijuana plant. Former President Barack Obama opened the door for states to legalize industrial hemp in 2015. That removed opposition from Illinois Republicans who had blocked previous attempts to legalize the plant in the state.
Rebecca Osland is a lawyer with the pro-farming Illinois Stewardship Alliance. She says the move can add hundreds of new jobs and up to $100 million in state revenue.
Local social service agencies could face cuts if congress gets their way. Friday, the House passed a $4.1-trillion budget that calls for cuts to social programs.
Northeast Community Action Corporation officials are concerned that they may have to make cuts to an already slim budget, but they're not panicking yet.
Public Relations Officer Brent Engel says the agency is used to this after seeing President Obama propose cutting core funding for community action, only to see that funding come back.
"Everybody out there pays into the federal government and we expect a bang for our buck," Engel said. "So programs that don't meet the cut should be eliminated or reduced."
NECAC officials believe funding for key programs should remain unscathed, but if cuts do remain, the agency will begin discussing what programs could be rolled back or cut to meet resident needs. Officials say they'll wait to see what changes the Senate makes before taking any action.
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Released in 1995, The Show includes a dope soundtrack and enlightening interviews with the superstars of 90’s rap.
Of course, Uncle Russell Simmons set the tone in the film’s first interview, insisting the director keep it real and not cut out his rated-R ramblings.
The show features The Notorious B.I.G., Sean “Puffy” Combs, Snoop Doggy Dogg, Dr. Dre, Warren G, LL Cool J, Craig Mack, Naughty by Nature, Raekwon, Run-D.M.C., Slick Rick, Tha Dogg Pound and the Wu-Tang Clan.
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BRASILIA Feb 14 Retail sales volumes excluding cars and building materials in Brazil fell 2.1 percent in December from November, the government statistics agency IBGE said on Tuesday.
Economists in a Reuters poll expected a decrease of 1.95 percent.
Sales fell 4.9 percent from the year-earlier period , compared with expectations for a 4.5 percent drop in the Reuters poll. (Reporting by Silvio Cascione; Editing by Alison Williams)
Reps to investigate Nigeria’s oil producing firm, NPDC
“NPDC is reported to be consistently ceding its core activities to third party private entities,” a lawmaker said.
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The deceased died on the spot as a bus carrying Gor Mahia fans involved in an accident
Three Gor Mahia fans died on the spot following a road accident on Sunday.
The fans were involved in an accident on their way to Machakos to watch Gor Mahia take on Thika United in a Kenyan Premier League match.
The deceased died on the spot as a bus carrying Gor Mahia the fans was involved in an accident at Mlolongo in Machakos County.
The fans are reported to be members of Dandora Sharpcorner Branch. The injured were been rushed to nearby hospitals.
This is the second time that Gor Mahia fans have been involved in a road accident in the last one year.
Early in January, a fan succumbed to injuries suffered in another accident after he slipped from a moving vehicle on his way from Thika after watching Gor Mahia versus Thika United in July.
You would think a six-story rubber ducky would make playtime lots of fun for everyone. Unfortunately, not everyone is celebrating a giant rubber duck installation that is set to visit...
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A woman was robbed in the Centennial neighbourhood of Winnipeg attempting to get into her car early Sunday evening.
Winnipeg police said shortly before 5:30 p.m., officers were notified that a woman had been robbed in the area of William Avenue and Ellen Street.
Officers said the victim attempted to get into her car before she was grabbed, had her purse taken and was pushed to the ground and assaulted. The suspects also demanded the woman’s keys.
Police said when the victim called out for help, the suspects left the area with the purse.
Around 8:00 p.m., officers found the females matching the description of the suspects in the 400 block of Pacific Avenue. One of the females was in possession of the purse.
Police arrested and charged three teenage girls with robbery.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information that may assist officers is asked to contact police 204-986-6219 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-8477.
We’ve all heard of gold rush prospectors, but how about bio prospectors? In today's Academic Minute, Jeffrey Gardner of the University of Maryland Baltimore County examines how we can find better ways to make the products we use today. Gardner is an assistant professor in the department of biological sciences at UMBC. A transcript of this podcast can be found here.
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The BJP party's candidate from the Kadi Assembly Constituency for the Gujarat Assembly elections 2017 is Karshanbhai Punjabhai Solanki.
Kadi is one of the 182 assembly constituencies of Gujarat. It is located in Kheda district Mahudha Taluka. The seat is reserved for members of Scheduled Castes.
The constituency will have 268 polling stations. In 2012 assembly polls, the number of electors for this seat was 241285.
Rameshbhai Chavda of Indian National Congress won the seat in 2012 assembly elections with 84276 votes.
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Here's everything you need to know about the latest eliminations from the Love Island villa
Love Island is nothing if not brutal.
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The Russian spy has inspired hundreds of movies. But what is the Russian intelligence world really like? CNN's Nic Robertson explains.
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Police have launched a manhunt for a prisoner who escaped after he broke a hole in a wall at the La Brea Police Station on Friday.
The 25-year-old man, of La Brea, made his daring escape around 1 pm, shortly after he was arrested in connection with outstanding warrants, firearm and robbery related offences. The man who had not yet been processed was put in a cell at the station. Police said he broke a toilet in the cell and used a piece of iron to break a hole in the wall. Police went in search of him, but he could not be found.
Meanwhile, on Thursday, a 21-year-old Mt Lambert man was arrested for possession of drugs. He escaped from police custody and also remains at large.
Bob Weir and Phil Lesh, two founding members of the Grateful Dead, announced their first-ever duo tour, promising back-to-back acoustic and
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A man who was brought to the U.S. illegally as a child but was protected from deportation by the Obama administration has been taken into custody in the Seattle area in what could be the first case of its kind in the country.
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The next Alaska Live is Thursday at 1 p.m. with the Lowboy Cello Band. Equally at home with classical, popular music or rock and roll, this quartet knows each other from years at the Alaska Cello Intensive. Tune in Thursday at 1 on KUAC FM, KUAC HD, KUAC online and KUAC TV 9.6.
Exclusive support for the Alaska Live series of live music and conversation on KUAC is made possible by a generous grant from Design Alaska. Design Alaska, strengthening community through support of the arts.
BIBLE VERSE
Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, 'Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.'
So we say with confidence, 'The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?'
13:5-6 NIV
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The Astros announced a handful of roster moves on Monday. Recently acquired reliever Tyler Clippard was activated, the contract of catcher Max Stassi was purchased from Triple-A Fresno, pitcher Reymin Guduan was optioned to Fresno, pitcher Jordan Jankowski was designated for assignment, and catcher Brian McCann was placed on the 10-day disabled list with right knee soreness.
McCann, 33, had been struggling since the start of the second half, owning a .162 average with a .574 OPS over 18 games dating back to July 14. He joins fellow catcher Evan Gattis on the disabled list, meaning Juan Centeno and Max Stassi will handle things behind the dish for the time being.
The Astros enter Monday night’s game against the Diamondbacks with the American League’s best record at 72-45, holding a comfortable 12-game lead over the Angels for first place in the AL West.
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Logan Brearley, 7, of Botkins, son of Amy and Dan Brearley, jumps off the high board at Botkins Memorial Pool Wednesday, May 30. The pool just opened the day before. Pool hours are Monday through Thursday from noon to 8 p.m. and Friday to Sunday from noon to 7 p.m..
Logan Brearley, 7, of Botkins, son of Amy and Dan Brearley, jumps off the high board at Botkins Memorial Pool Wednesday, May 30. The pool just opened the day before. Pool hours are Monday through Thursday from noon to 8 p.m. and Friday to Sunday from noon to 7 p.m.. http://www.sidneydailynews.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/47/2018/05/web1_SDN053118BotkinsPool.jpg Logan Brearley, 7, of Botkins, son of Amy and Dan Brearley, jumps off the high board at Botkins Memorial Pool Wednesday, May 30. The pool just opened the day before. Pool hours are Monday through Thursday from noon to 8 p.m. and Friday to Sunday from noon to 7 p.m.. Luke Gronneberg | Sidney Daily News
BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Symphony Orchestra is returning to its seasonal home at Tanglewood.
Music director Andris Nelsons will conduct works by Mozart and Tchaikovsky as the renowned orchestra kicks off its 2018 outdoor season on Friday evening at the western Massachusetts venue.
Superstar pianist Lang Lang will play Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 24 in C minor.
This summer's season, which runs through Sept. 2, continues the BSO's yearlong homage to Leonard Bernstein.
The Massachusetts-born conductor and composer would have turned 100 on Aug. 25. He died in 1990 at age 72 in New York City.
Bernstein was a fixture at the annual summer music festival at Tanglewood for half a century.
The use of Aloe Vera gel in beauty and skin care regimens is very well-known and acknowledged one. A simple, yet magical skincare ingredient, it is appreciated for its skin hydrating, moisturizing, healing, and anti-aging properties. It is one of the safest herbs that you could easily include as a party of your beauty care, irrespective of the skin type you have.
This is how to use:-
Take two tbsp. of fresh aloe Vera gel and mix it with 1 tbsp. of fresh lemon juice. Tadaa, your Aloe Vera, and lemon juice mask is ready. Apply it daily for 20-30 minutes and then wash off with plain water. You can also store this mixture in the refrigerator for one week and after making a new portion. Apply it every day or you can also keep it overnight for better results. You will notice clear, blemish-free skin after using it regularly for one month.
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MLS stars Clint Dempsey and Jozy Altidore may only participate in part of the upcoming CONCACAF Gold Cup, according to US national team head coach Bruce Arena.
Arena told SI’s Grant Wahl that he may only call Dempsey and Altidore “at some point” during the Gold Cup. Both players were named to the US’ preliminary 40-man Gold Cup roster earlier this month. The final rosters for the tournament are due on June 27, but every team that advances out of the group stage can make up to six roster changes ahead of the start of the quarterfinals.
Arena noted that Sporting Kansas City defender Matt Besler and incoming Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan are possibilities for the initial 23-man squad. He also indicated that he won’t call 18-year-old star Christian Pulisic for any part of the tournament.
More roster hints can be found in Wahl’s full piece. The US begin Gold Cup play on July 8 against Panama.
PORTLAND, Maine — The parent company of Poland Spring water is asking a judge to dismiss a lawsuit that accuses it of providing water that’s not actually from springs.
The filing Friday in U.S. District Court says the matter was already litigated in 2003 in Illinois and that a federal court can’t pre-empt a state court ruling. It also says the plaintiffs should be taking up the matter with the Food and Drug Administration instead of turning to the courts.
The lawsuits in Maine and Connecticut contend Poland Spring water comes from wells or municipal sources.
FDA rules allow a bottler to call its product “spring water” if it is drawn from the same source as a natural spring and meets certain requirements for chemical composition.
Poland Spring is owned by Nestle Waters North America.
PARIS (AP) — Top European officials are holding last-ditch talks with the U.S. commerce and trade chiefs just two days before the Trump administration decides whether to hit Europe with new tariffs.
U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross and U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer are attending meetings Wednesday and Thursday at the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development in Paris.
A final decision on U.S. President Donald Trump's threatened steel and aluminum tariffs is expected by Friday. The administration is also investigating possible limits on foreign cars in the name of U.S. national security.
The European Union is seeking exemptions on the steel tariffs, and has threatened retaliatory moves.
Ross and Lighthizer will meet in Paris with EU trade commissioner Cecilia Malmstrom. Ross will also meet the German and French economy ministers.
An Ohio zoo's polar bear is off to Chicago to find love.
The Toledo Zoo says its 21-year-old female bear named Nan has been moved to the Brookfield Zoo near Chicago to see if she will breed with the zoo's male bear.
Nan moved into her new home this week where she's separated by a fence from her potential mate named Hudson.
The Brookfield Zoo says the bears will spend a little time getting to know each other before moving in together.
The move was arranged by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and its polar bear species survival program.
Keepers at the Toledo Zoo say Nan is genetically important because she was born in the wild and discovered as an orphan cub near Barrow, Alaska.
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Commodity groups and farm state elected officials are battling potential soybean tariffs imposed by China and renewed oil industry attacks on biofuels in an effort to preserve markets, but Mike Naig said agricultural leaders can’t get pulled away from the work of developing new markets.
Naig is the state’s new Secretary of Agriculture, appointed in March to replace Bill Northey, who was affirmed to a federal post with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Naig served as a deputy secretary in the Iowa office from 2013 until his assention to lead the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship last month. He was in Algona last Wednesday and toured the Pioneer facility on the north side of town before taking a few minutes to talk to the Advance. He said work is being done to retain existing markets, but work needs to continue on potential new ones.
For more on this story, please see the April 19th issue of the Kossuth County Advance.
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ISLAMABAD — Pakistan's Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is appearing before a Supreme Court-appointed team investigating allegations against his family's offshore companies and money laundering.
Authorities have made strict security arrangements at a building where Sharif will appear before noon Thursday. His two sons have already testified and denied the allegations against their family's financial affairs.
Sharif, who says he never misused his authority to enrich himself, has been under pressure to resign since reports based on documents leaked from a Panama-based law firm indicated his sons owned offshore companies.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - A former state lawmaker from the Cincinnati area is joining the 2018 governor's race as the third Democrat to announce a bid.
Connie Pillich jumped into the race Monday. Senate Minority Leader Joe Schiavoni and former U.S. Rep. Betty Sutton previously announced bids in what may become a crowded race.
The 56-year-old Pillich is an attorney and Air Force veteran with experience running a statewide campaign. She ran unsuccessfully for Ohio treasurer in 2014.
She tells Cleveland.com she'll try to earn the support of blue-collar voters by campaigning with a focus on job creation and strengthening Ohio's education system.
Among Republicans, three high-profile statewide officeholders and a congressman are positioning to seek the nomination to replace GOP Gov. John Kasich (KAY'-sik). He can't seek re-election because of term limits.
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Dec 12 (Reuters) - Ashtead Group Plc:
* ASHTEAD GROUP PLC - BRENDAN HORGAN WILL BE PROMOTED TO GROUP CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER WITH EFFECT FROM 1 JANUARY 2018
* ASHTEAD GROUP PLC - CHRIS COLE WHO HAS BEEN CHAIRMAN OF ASHTEAD HAS NOTIFIED BOARD OF HIS INTENTION TO RETIRE FROM ASHTEAD NEXT YEAR
* ASHTEAD - A PROCESS IS STARTING TO RECRUIT A NEW CHAIRMAN WITH AIM OF AFFECTING AN ORDERLY HANDOVER AT ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING IN SEPTEMBER 2018 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The corpse flower at the Dunedin Botanic Garden is opening and beginning to unleash the first whiff of its fearsome scent.
The rare event started when the flower began to open about noon today, and the smell is expected to get worse - much worse.
Famous for producing one of the world's largest flowers and a nauseating smell, comparable to rotting flesh, the flower is expected to draw large crowds.
The bloom is pungent but short-lived, lasting just 24 to 36 hours, so the winter garden glasshouse opening hours have been extended to allow people to have a look.
Dunedin City Council botanic garden team leader Alan Matchett confirmed when contacted this afternoon the flower was opening, but was "obviously not fully open yet''.
"It's starting to give a little bit of an odour.''
It is the first time the plant (Amorphophallus titanium) had flowered in the decade it had been at the garden.
The winter garden glasshouse, which holds the odourous beast, is open unitl 8:30pm Saturday and on Sunday from 9am to 8:30pm.
An teenager from Illinois, USA found herself trapped behind bars after exploring an abandoned local prison.
The girl was wandering through Collins Street Prison with a friend when she accidentally locked herself inside one of the prison’s cells, WJOL reports.
Illinois police said the facility had been closed to the public since 2002, but the two girls managed to sneak in through a hole in the fence on Monday afternoon.
“About 2:45 p.m., they were wandering around the building when one of them managed to lock herself inside a cell,” Joliet Fire Department Battalion Chief Mike Stromberg told The Herald-News. “They didn’t call 911, but did call the fire department’s front office.”
Firefighters arrived at the scene in less than an hour and used a sledgehammer to break through a brick wall to set her free.
“Her jail time was about 45 minutes,” Stromberg said.
The two girls will face trespassing charges for the incident, according to state police.
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When turning wood spindles and vessels, you often have to remove the work and then put it back on the lathe, hoping to return it to the exact same position on the drive center so that the balance is the same as when you removed it. To be sure all future parts are repositioned accurately, just file a small V-notch on one of the spurs of the drive center. You’ll see that imprint on the wood every time.
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YEREVAN, AUGUST 14, ARMENPRESS. On August 14, as of 06:30, firefighting works resumed in the Khosrov Forest State Reserve, the ministry of emergency situations told Armenpress.
69 rescuers and the response group of the national crisis management center are involved in firefighting works.
At 06:00, the defense ministry aviation’s 1 helicopter has been involved in the works.
On August 12, at 12:30, the ministry was reported that an area covered with plants in the Khosrov Forest State Reserve was burning. According to preliminary reports, 200-250 hectares of forested area is on fire.
April 28 Skotan SA:
* Said on Thursday that its shareholders to vote on May 24 on capital increase via issue of up to 5.4 million series D shares of nominal value 1.22 zloty ($0.32) each
* Series D shares to be issue via private subscription
* Series D shares and rights for series D will be issue with pre-emptive rights
* Its shareholders to vote also on issue of 54,000 series A bonds at issue price 122.0 zloty each
* The bonds will bear interest at 6 pct per annum
* Series A bonds will be issued without pre-emptive rights
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Further company coverage: ($1 = 3.8696 zlotys) (Gdynia Newsroom)
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Nonpartisan analysts project that 14 million people would lose coverage next year under the House bill dismantling former President Barack Obama's health care law. The estimate is a blow to Republicans.
Monday's estimate by the Congressional Budget Office says the number of uninsured would grow to 24 million by 2026.
The projections give fuel to opponents who warn the measure would toss millions of voters off insurance plans. Criticism has come from Democrats, Republicans from states that benefit from Obama's law and many corners of the health-care industry.
President Donald Trump backs the GOP plan.
Republican leaders have said their aim is to lower health care costs. They say coverage statistics are misleading because many people covered under Obama's law have high out-of-pocket costs that make health care unaffordable.
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CHARDON, Ohio-- A horse went for a stroll Saturday night and ended up outside University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center.
A woman alerted the Geauga County Sheriff's Office that a horse was walking along Ravenna Road at about 1 a.m. A little later, the animal was found trying to enter the hospital emergency room.
Deputies caught the horse, but they were unable to find anywhere to house it for the night. It was kept in the safety center sally port for the night because of the cold temperatures.
The horse was eventually reunited with its owner.
MOSCOW, June 15 (Reuters) - The Moscow Exchange said on Thursday that the pricing of a share offering by Russia's largest gold producer Polyus was expected on June 30.
Polyus will offer its shares in Moscow at $66.50-70.60 per ordinary share, to be paid in roubles, the exchange said. The price range for global depositary share (GDS) was set at $33.25-$35.30, two financial market sources told Reuters.
Polyus confirmed the price range in its statement later on Thursday. (Reporting by Elena Orekhova, Katya Golubkova and Polina Devitt; writing by Andrey Ostroukh; editing by Katya Golubkova)
Schneider will start between the pipes in Saturday's regular-season opener against Colorado, Andrew Gross of The Bergen Record reports.
The 31-year-old backstop will be looking to build on an impressive preseason performance in which he compiled a 3-0-0 record while registering a 1.71 GAA over four appearances. The Devils should be much improved in 2017-18, so it wouldn't be surprising to see Schneider enjoy a bounce-back campaign after posting a 20-27-11 record and an ugly 2.82 GAA a season ago.
New York Yankees' Aaron Judge hits a home run against the New York Mets during the sixth inning of a baseball game Monday, Aug. 14, 2017, at Yankee Stadium in New York. Rich Schultz AP Photo
This combo of undated photos provided Tuesday, June 13, 2017, by the Georgia Department of Corrections shows inmate Ricky Dubose, left, and Donnie Russell Rowe. A Georgia sheriff said officers were "desperately" searching Tuesday for the two inmates who somehow got through a gate inside a prison bus, killed two guards and got away. Georgia Department of Corrections via AP)
UNC, Duke Med Faculty Get Cert. In No-Hire Antitrust Suit
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 7:18 PM EST) -- A North Carolina federal judge on Thursday certified a class of faculty from the University of North Carolina medical school and Duke University in a lawsuit over allegedly anti-competitive no-hire arrangements, but said nonfaculty cannot be included due to a risk of “substantial confusion” at trial.
U.S. District Judge Catherine C. Eagles said that although common questions exist among faculty as to whether the schools conspired on an agreement to refrain from recruiting, hiring or competing for employees, the same cannot be said for those without...
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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — As a thank you for putting them in the national spotlight over the last two weeks, Crisco gave out free cookies in Philadelphia’s Spring Garden neighborhood on Friday.
It’s not quite as sweet as an Eagles’ victory in the Super Bowl would be, but it’s pretty close.
Crisco reached out to Lauren Grant, owner of Sweet Lavender, a food truck that specializes in deserts, to set up the giveaway.
As a thank you for all the recent Philly love, @Crisco giving out free cookies till 3pm at Sweet Lavender food truck on Spring Garden between Broad and 15th @KYWNewsradio pic.twitter.com/C6lBRam0sa — Dan Wing (@dwingReports) February 2, 2018
“Crisco’s out here giving out free cookies and free coffee,” said Grant.
The football shaped, rolled sugar cookies come topped off with icing.
And if that wasn’t enough to satisfy your sweet-tooth, or if you missed the giveaway, Sweet Lavender offers a variety of deserts like cupcakes, cookies, and creme brulee.
London firefighters search for more building inferno victims
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LONDON — London fire investigators are painstakingly searching for more victims of an inferno that engulfed a high-rise apartment building and killed at least 12 residents.
Authorities say the death toll is expected to rise as emergency workers sift through more of the wreckage on Thursday.
The fire early Wednesday in the 24-story building in west London's North Kensington district also injured dozens, 18 of them critically, and left an unknown number missing. The cause of the blaze is under investigation, but a tenants' group had complained for years about the risk of a fire.
More than 1 million pounds ($1.27 million) has been raised to help victims of the tragedy as volunteers and charities worked through the night to find shelter and food for people who lost their homes.
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Melissa Giattino and Ron DeStefano of TWO ON TAP with R. Roger Rowe students at the Outreach program event.
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SHANGHAI, March 28 China Southern Airlines Co Ltd's Hong Kong-listed shares jumped by more than 2.5 pct in opening trade after the company said it would sell a stake to a subsidiary of American Airlines
The carrier's mainland shares also rose by more than 4 percent after announcing the deal, which would make American Airlines the second U.S. carrier to own part of a Chinese airline after Delta Air Lines Inc. (Reporting by Brenda Goh and John Ruwitch; Editing by Stephen Coates)
Twenty years after its release, “Titanic” is still making waves. The blockbuster will be re-released in theaters on Friday, and the behind-the-camera memories from the notoriously overbudget and overschedule shoot,...
Women’s and Children’s Alliance Executive Director Bea Black with a WCA mural along Main Street in downtown Boise. Darin Oswald Darin Oswald/Idaho Statesman
Listen up, country music fans!
Faith Hill and Tim McGraw will release their first-ever album together, The Rest of Our Life, on Nov. 17. The two Grammy-winning artists announced the news on Oct. 6, their 21st wedding anniversary.
The new album contains 11 songs, and country's "It" couple has already given fans a small sampling of their new music. In addition to announcing the new album, McGraw and Hill dropped their new single "The Rest of Our Life" along with a corresponding music video. But if you want to see the music video, you need to watch soon. It's available only on Amazon Music Unlimited for the next 48 hours.
Now that we've finally gotten out of 2016, we find ourselves left with a lot of loose ends.
That was a tumultuous year both on and off TV, but 2017 could very well be full of promise and hope and answers. The answers are what we're really looking for, because we've got so many questions about TV for this next year.
Will the new shows live up to their promises? Will old shows continue to thrill us? Will all the endings satisfy us? We're going to have to wait to find out, so for now all we can do is bother everyone with a lot of incessant question asking!
The mutants are back and rebuilding.We found the truth and it's time for the people to wake up or there won't be any people left!
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – Friends and family will march in honor of Jocques Clemmons Tuesday evening at Cayce Homes in East Nashville.
The 31-year-old man was shot by a Metro police officer last Friday. He later died at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
RELATED: FBI to review Metro investigation into officer-involved shooting
More than 100 people could participate in the march for Clemmons on Tuesday.
His funeral will be held on Saturday.
The shooting remains under investigation. Officer Joshua Lippert has been placed on assignment pending the investigation.
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Glencore (OTCPK:GLCNF, OTCPK:GLNCY) agrees to acquire 75% stakes in Chevron’s (NYSE:CVX) assets in South Africa and Botswana for $973M, expanding its move into the downstream fuel business.
The assets include a 100K bbl/day refinery in Cape Town and more than 800 gasoline stations in the two countries.
The deal will add "volume and optionality" to Glencore’s oil and gas trading business, says Bernstein analyst Paul Gait.
This is Glencore's second major deal this week, after increasing its holding in Latin America’s largest zinc producer for as much as $956M.
Granbury Pirates move to 3-2 (0-2 District 9-5A) after a 48-17 loss against the Crowley Eagles Friday, Oct. 7, at Eagle Stadium.
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A 15-year-old Calgary high school student with a love for coding things like robots and phone apps has earned himself an invitation to a major event in SiliconValley next week.
Aiden Olfert was one of 350 people selected to attend Apple’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC).
He was recognized with a scholarship to go after developing an educational math app that helps students with times tables. He’s also working on a new app right now that’s an activity tracker, which he plans to release later this year.
Olfert said he can’t wait for some one-on-one coaching with Apple engineers at the gathering.
“It’s really big. I’ve been wanting to go to WWDC for a long time now. I’ve been watching the keynote basically every year since I was nine,” Aiden said.
Olfert will also get the first look at some of Apple’s new software.
The coach of Olfert’s school robotics team said it’s amazing that’s he’s become so good at coding at such a young age.​
Banting Memorial High School students ran a successful all-candidates meeting for over 350 students on Wednesday, May 23.
Three candidates participated, including PC candidate and incumbent MPP Jim Wilson, NDP candidate David Matthews and Liberal candidate Dan Hambly.
The candidates answered a variety of questions, both from the floor and a student panel.
The importance of youth involvement in the political process was emphasized throughout the event.
“It’s been on display for decades under the name of Johann Melchior Roos,” he told CNN, “so the idea that this could be a Rembrandt was never considered before.
“But the boldness of the strokes, the variations in the shading from very gentle to quite violent and the expressive gaze [of the dog] — these are very typical idiosyncrasies of Rembrandt’s work.”
Doring said his experience cataloging drawings by Rembrandt and his pupils during an earlier project was key to the discovery.
“I was used to looking out for the differences between Rembrandt’s work and drawings by other artists,” he explained.
Halak saved 31 of 32 shots during Monday's 3-1 win over Washington.
The victory improves Halak to nine wins, a .909 save percentage and 2.82 GAA for the campaign. He projects to continue sharing starting duties with Thomas Greiss, which curbs the value of both netminders. However, the Islanders are rolling offensively, and Halak showcased his upside Monday. He should be owned in the majority of fantasy settings and can be relied on when starting against favorable opponents.
Osborne Park worker being treated at Fiona Stanley Hospital The West Australian
An automotive workshop burst into flames, causing at least a million dollars in damage.
Video: Motorway Police opens fire at passenger bus near Taxila
At least three people were reportedly injured when Motorway Police opened fire at a passenger bus near Taxila Interchange.
Filmed by a motorist, the incident took place after police started chasing the passenger bus for ignoring the signal to pull up.
The video also contains audio and video of the incident .
According to reports, three people including a bus conductor were injured.
The bus was heading towards Peshawar from Islamabad.
The video of the incident was posted on the social media and went viral within hours.
Taking notice of the incident, DIG Motorway has suspended two policemen and ordered an inquiry.
Apple's stock hit correction territory Friday after falling more than 10 percent from its 52-week high, but the massive tech company isn't alone in its gloomy performance.
Dozens of other household companies are also down more than 10 percent from their own yearly highs.
Jermaine Francis Cops Another CARIFTA Gold!
St. Kitts and Nevis (WINN); Jermaine Francis has copped his second consecutive CARIFTA gold medal in the Under 20 Boys High Jump on Monday afternoon.
Francis won St. Kitts and Nevis a gold medal in the event in 2016 in Grenada with a height of 2.11 meters. This year he struck gold with a height of 2.22 meters. Bahamas took second and third place with 2.18m and 2.16m respectively.
According to the St. Kitts and Nevis Amateur Athletics Association (SKNAAA), the 18-year-old Sandy Pointer’s jump earned him a National Junior and Senior Record.
In other CARIFTA action, Jahnaza Francis, Craig Connor Jr, Tajarie Arthurton and Royden Peetes successfully finished second in Heat 2 of the Under 18 Boys 4X400m automatically advancing them to Monday evening's final.
The 2017 FLOW CARIFTA Games are being held in Willemstad, Curacao April 15-17.
Cody Bellinger hit a game-tying homer in the fifth inning and a go-ahead RBI single in the seventh inning, and the Oklahoma City Dodgers pitching staff allowed one hit over the final six innings to claim a 3-2 victory over the Memphis Redbirds Sunday afternoon at AutoZone Park. The Dodgers have now won five straight games, as well as taken wins in seven of the last eight games.
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March 30 Dundee Corp:
* Dundee Corporation reports fourth quarter and year end 2016 financial results
* net loss attributable to owners of Dundee Corporation during Q4 of 2016 was $106.9 million or a loss of $1.85 per share Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Calangute-Anjuna tourist belt continue to be in news for all wrong reasons. After busting of prostitution rackets and recent foiled supari killing case, death of two tourist due to suspected drugs overdose has rocked the tourist belt today. Two tourists, who were found lying in the open space at Vagator, were declared brought dead by hospital.
Circumstances suggest the two tourists must have died of drug overdose. One tourist is from Tamil Nadu and other one is from Kerala. Police are investigating the case.
WRD Minister and Local MLA of Siolim Constituency Vinod Palyekar has asked North SP Chandan Chowdary to investigate into the two drug death cases. The minister who is presently at St.Peterberg, Russia called SP over phone and instructed him to take stringent actions.
SAO PAULO, April 17 (Reuters) - A Brazilian court has ordered state-controlled oil company Petróleo Brasileiro SA to suspend the sale of its stake in an exploratory block to Norway's Statoil ASA.
Petrobras, as the company is known, said in a securities filing on Monday that the deal for its stake in the BM-S-8 region known as the Campo de Carcara was approved by regulators and closed in November. Half of the $2.5 billion in proceeds have been used to repay debts, the company said, adding that it would take legal measures to defend its interests. (Reporting by Marta Nogueira Tatiana Bautzer; Editing by Cynthia Osterman)
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BP has opted out of the first wave of agreements to develop oil and gas reserves in Iran after the lifting of international sanctions - setting it apart from its two biggest European rivals Shell and Total.
Sources told FT the main reason was commercial. "It's a question of where the best returns on investment can be made and BP has plenty of attractive opportunities elsewhere."
But they also acknowledged the continued existence of some U.S. sanctions against Iran and the prospects of a hardline stance by the Trump administration.
TORONTO — Hamilton Tiger-Cats quarterback Jeremiah Masoli was named a CFL top performer of the month on Wednesday along with wide receiver D'Haquille (Duke) Williams and quarterback Mike Reilly of the Edmonton Eskimos.
Masoli leads the league with 1,045 passing yards and a completion percentage of 70.8. He threw four touchdown passes last month and orchestrated nine TD drives in all.
Reilly is second overall in passing yards with 1,020 and has a completion percentage of 69.8.
Williams made 14 catches and scored two touchdowns last month. He leads the league in receiving yards with 308 and in average yards per catch with 22.
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April 24 (Reuters) - Gentherm Inc:
* GENTHERM-ENTERED FOURTH AMENDMENT TO CREDIT DEAL TO PROVIDE U.S. DOLLAR DENOMINATED LOANS BEAR INTEREST AT BASE RATE/EUROCURRENCY RATE, PLUS MARGIN
* GENTHERM SAYS CREDIT AGREEMENT ALSO PROVIDES ALL LOANS DENOMINATED IN A CURRENCY OTHER THAN U.S. DOLLAR MUST BE EUROCURRENCY RATE LOANS - SEC FILING
* GENTHERM - FOURTH AMENDMENT ESTABLISHES MEANS FOR DETERMINING ALTERNATIVE FOR LIBOR IF DETERMINED THAT ASCERTAINING LIBOR IS NO LONGER POSSIBLE
* GENTHERM INC - FOURTH AMENDMENT ALSO MODIFIES MAXIMUM PERMITTED INVESTMENT IN VIETNAM WAS INCREASED TO $45 MILLION
* GENTHERM INC - FOURTH AMENDMENT ALSO MODIFIES MAXIMUM COMBINED PERMITTED INVESTMENT IN UKRAINE AND MACEDONIA WAS INCREASED TO $75 MILLION
* GENTHERM INC - FOURTH AMENDMENT ALSO MODIFIES MAXIMUM PERMITTED INDEBTEDNESS OF COMPANY'S MACEDONIA SUBSIDIARY WAS INCREASED TO $25 MILLION Source text (bit.ly/2HpmlWt) Further company coverage:
KTSA radio host Jack Riccardi reveals key components in Rep. Devin Nunes’s memo that reveals improper use of surveillance by the FBI and the Justice Department in the Russia investigation.
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The statue was torn down today. It was an eye sore that should have never been placed in a public space.
MOSCOW — FIFA has picked European and South American referees to handle the World Cup quarterfinals that feature only teams from their regions.
The Uruguay vs. France game will be refereed by Nestor Pitana of Argentina on Friday in Nizhny Novgorod. It will be his fourth assignment, including the opening game.
Also Friday, the Brazil vs. Belgium game in Kazan will be handled by Milorad Mazic of Serbia. He handled the Champions League final in May.
FIFA says Brazilian referee Sandro Ricci will work Russia vs. Croatia on Saturday in Sochi. He handled Croatia's first group-stage game against Nigeria.
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Local FM hosts first ever Anti-Oppression Panel
Local-FM held its first Anti-Oppression session on Sunday, March 18th, in the form of a community panel! We had (pictured left to right) :
Sheri McAulay from PRUDE Inc., Jeff Sparks from Muscular Dystrophy Canada, Abigail Smith of FemCore at Local 107.3fm, Tish LeSage from P.U.L.S.E. Inc. and Stephanie Tierney from Local 107.3fm.
We had thoughtful conversations, heard interesting perspectives from underrepresented communities within our city of Saint John and shared ways on healing and creating more inclusion in our workplaces, community groups and personal lives. A great session!
Local FM looks forward to hosting another community focused panel in 2019, featuring Saint John residents tackling the issues facing Saint John.
A resident walks by a monument honoring the 150 years of the Chinese community in Panama City, Tuesday, June 13, 2017. Panama switched diplomatic relations from Taiwan to China on Tuesday, dealing a major success to Beijing in its drive to isolate the self-governing island it claims as its own territory.
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“Because one essential feature of the contemporary art world is artificial scarcity,” Philip Kennicott writes. “Theoretically, the Hirshhorn could line its ringed galleries with four or five versions of each room. More people could see them, and more people could experience the effect for longer periods. Except that Kusama has defined her rooms as ‘unique art works,’ and that ultimately diminishes their reach and impact.”
A student has been charged with aggravated assault and other offenses after allegedly stabbing another student late Tuesday morning at Harrisburg's John Harris High School.
The student is accused of stabbing another student in the arm with a pocket knife after a fight broke out at the school. The student is charged with offenses including aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, possessing a weapon on school property, and possessing an instrument of crime with intent.
The student who was stabbed was taken to the hospital for treatment. No further details were immediately available.
Meanwhile, CBS21 on Tuesday afternoon was reporting that a relative of the suspect, Kevin Garcia-Rodriquez, refused to leave the campus after the fight and was charged with resisting arrest, criminal trespass and obstructing law enforcement.
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - Broadsoft Inc:
* CISCO COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF BROADSOFT
* CISCO - ‍EXPECTS THAT DELISTING OF BROADSOFT‘S COMMON STOCK FROM NASDAQ STOCK MARKET WILL FORMALLY BECOME EFFECTIVE ON FEBRUARY 12, 2018​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Morrow posted a goal and an assist in a 5-2 victory over the Ducks on Saturday.
The stay-at-home defenseman scored his first goal since Nov. 22, but he actually already has four goals in 2017-18. Coming into the season, Morrow only had two goals in 65 NHL games. Morrow has to fight for stay in the lineup most nights and with his career-high 9.1 shooting percentage bound to drop, he isn't worth adding to fantasy lineups.
Shoppers look through items marked down 50 percent and more on Monday morning during the after-Christmas sale at the Walmart Supercenter, 1501 S.W. Wanamker. Many stores in the capital city launched sales with discounted items on Monday.
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The Department of Defense confirmed Friday that one of three US Army Special Forces Green Berets killed earlier this week in Niger is from Western Washington.
The men were killed Oct. 4 when their group took enemy fire while on patrol in the African nation.
All soldiers were assigned to 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne), Fort Bragg, North Carolina:
Staff Sgt. Bryan C. Black, 35, of Puyallup, Washington
Staff Sgt. Jeremiah W. Johnson, 39, of Springboro, Ohio
Staff Sgt. Dustin M. Wright, 29, of Lyons, Georgia
The Defense Department is still investigating the incident -- and we're working to learn more about those Green Berets.
Attorney General Faris Al-Rawi blasted Member of Parliament for Oropouche East Roodal Moonilal for what he claimed were "unadulterated, bold-faced untruths" during Moonilal's contribution to the debate in Parliament on the Tax Information Exchange Agreement Bill on Monday. Al-Rawi was not scheduled to speak in the debate, but said he was forced to in order to correct Moonilal's statements.
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Feb 13 Cameo Resources Corp :
* Cameo Resources Corp- has amended details on is previously announced share consolidation
* Cameo Resources-as result of consolidation, 71.3 million common shares currently issued, outstanding will be reduced to about 2.9 million post-consolidation
* Cameo Resources Corp- effective date for consolidation and name change is anticipated to be february 17, 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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I wanted to take a look at marital status in the US at a fairly local level, so I used 2011-2015 ACS 5 Year data from the U.S. Census Bureau to create this visualization. I downloaded the data from American Factfinder. It was located in table DP02 under Marital Status. I edited out the rows I needed in Excel and then created the visualization in Tableau.
It is worth pointing out that these figures include only people that have the current marital status of “Divorced”. Someone that was divorced and remarried or someone that was divorced, remarried, and then widowed would not be captured in these totals.
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Two local members of the Outlaws motorcycle gang are facing numerous drug and weapons charges following a series of raids.
On Thursday, OPP with the help of the RCMP and London Police executed three search warrants and arrested two men.
Police seized cocaine, marijuana, pills, a handgun and brass knuckles and $1200 in cash.
The value of the drugs recovered is $19,500.
A 32-year-old London man and a 32-year-old Mount Brydges man have been charged with 18 weapons and drug offenses.
A Guatemalan mother who had been detained and separated from her three children when she crossed the U.S. border more than a month ago was reunited with them in New York City on Tuesday after volunteers raised enough money to post her bond and drove her across the country.
“The day they took them away from me, I told them I promised I was going to fight for them and I was going to find you,” the mother, Yeni Gonzalez-Garcia, said at a news conference after meeting with her children at a foster-care agency in East Harlem. “And...
Tammy Abraham was among the goalscorers as England under-21s beat Scotland under-21s 3-1 in their European Championship qualifier in Middlesbrough last night.
Chelsea youngster Abraham, who notched 26 goals for Bristol City last season and is now on loan at Swansea City, notched England’s second goal from the penalty spot as the Three Lions ran out comfortable victors and went top of Group D.
Abraham’s goal helped strengthen England’s cushion over their bitter rivals after Josh Onomah’s stunning strike had given them a one goal lead.
Chris Cadden pulled a goal back for Scotland 12 minutes from time to give the visitors hope, but that was quickly extinguished as Dominic Solanke netted within a minute of the restart to see England to an important win.
Bournemouth’s Lewis Cook also played for 90 minutes as England maintained their unbeaten start to qualifying which leaves them well placed to reach the tournament in Italy in 2019.
NAIROBI (Reuters) - Kenya’s top prosecutor on Wednesday ordered nine businessmen and government officials charged with manslaughter for their involvement in a dam burst on a rose farm that resulted in the deaths of nearly 50 people.
Noordin Mohamed Haji said in a statement that his office is preparing for the suspects to be arraigned in court to answer the charges.
After impressing at World Cup, Iceland goalie joins Qarabag
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Iceland goalkeeper Hannes Halldorsson dives during the group D match between Iceland and Croatia, at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Rostov Arena in Rostov-on-Don, Russia, Tuesday, June 26, 2018. Associated Press
COPENHAGEN, Denmark -- After impressing at the World Cup, Iceland goalkeeper Hannes Halldorsson has been sold by Danish team FC Randers to Azerbaijan champion Qarabag.
Iceland exited the tournament at the group stage but Randers' sporting director Soeren Pedersen says the performance of the 34-year Icelander "hasn't gone unnoticed." Halldorsson's tournament was highlighted by saving a penalty kick from Lionel Messi in a 1-1 draw with Argentina.
Pedersen said Wednesday that the club got "a concrete bid from Qarabag, which we have accepted." Details of the deal were not released.
Halldorsson, who played 69 games for the team, said "it is time for me to try something else and embark on a new adventure."
A UPS driver said a gunman opened fire as drivers and managers were assembling for a morning meeting in San Francisco and that he saw a co-worker get shot. Marvin Calderon told San Francisco Bay Area news station KNTV that he heard five to six gunshots and that he recognized the gunman as a fellow employee, but he did not know him personally.
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Pyeongchang has literally prepared for anything and everything at this year’s Winter Olympic Games.
The South China Morning Post reported that 110,000 condoms will be given to all 2,925 participating athletes, which breaks the record for most contraceptive devices given to participants in Winter Olympics history.
Winter Olympics spokesperson Chung Geun-sik said they “don’t expect the athletes to use them all,” but the Olympics over the years have gained a reputation for athletes hooking up.
“It’s pretty intense,” said an insider during the 2016 Games in Rio. Which by the way saw more than 450,000 condoms and 175,000 packets of lubricant handed out. “Some athletes wait until after their competition [to party] and then others have hookups between practices because they say sex actually helps them reach for the gold.”
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Fred la marmotte, the star groundhog in Val-d'Espoir, Que., didn't see his shadow Friday morning meaning that an early spring is on the horizon.
More than 100 people gathered in Val d'Espoir in the Gaspé region, to witness Fred's prediction.
The news that spring was not far off was met with cheers and applause, followed by a celebratory dance by a group of local children led by a groundhog mascot.
In Val-d'Espoir, Groundhog Day is an annual event held every Feb. 2 where locals and visitors come together to watch the woodchuck in action. (Radio-Canada)
Folklore has it that if a groundhog sees his shadow on Groundhog Day, he'll flee to his burrow, heralding six more weeks of winter, and if he doesn't, it means spring is around the corner.
Not all of the country's furry prognosticators agreed with Fred, however.
Nova Scotia's Shubenacadie Sam didn't see his shadow but Pennsylvania's Punxsutawney Phil and Ontario's Wiarton Willie did, indicating six more weeks of winter are on the way.
Green Bay man's experience in Okinawa during WWII shows him to have been much more than just husband of unfaithful wife
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If National Geographic were at a golf course in Michigan, they would have seen the Canadian Goose protect it's nest.
A student at Blissfield High School in Michigan was attacked on the golf course by an angry goose during a tournament. Four students had just teed off, when they noticed a goose laying on an egg nearby. One of the four students was very unlucky to have encountered another goose who had come out of no where and attacked him. One of the students friends took pictures from a distance of the attack.
The wife of the head coach told ABC News that it took four carts to help keep the bird away from the student just so he could pick up his clubs that fell out.
As scary as the encounter probably was, the pictures taken are quite funny. Take a look below.
Birdies on the golf course are usually a good thing - just not when that bird happens to be a very angry goose https://t.co/dAVOSQw6zj ⛳️ pic.twitter.com/b1O7Q8n5p0 — ABC7 Eyewitness News (@ABC7) April 24, 2018
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The Atlantic/CAM wrestling team heads to compete in the State Team Duals on Wednesday at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines. The Trojans will put their undefeated 19-0 dual record on the line when they open up State Duals against Washington at 9:00am. The Trojans are the #3 seed in the bracket and Washington is the #6 seed.
The winner of that first round match will face either Solon or Sergeant Bluff-Luton in the next round. Semifinal duals will be at 1:00pm and consolation semifinal duals are at 11:00am.
Chris Parks and Justin Williams will bring you full coverage of the State Dual Team Wrestling Tournament on Wednesday on KJAN, starting with the first dual at 9:00am.
The Trojans also have six individuals competing at the State Individual Wrestling Tournament that will be held from Thursday through Saturday at Wells Fargo Arena. Jim Field will have updates throughout that tournament on KJAN as well.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The special counsel appointed to investigate Russian influence in the 2016 presidential campaign is now examining whether President Donald Trump tried to obstruct justice, The Washington Post reported Wednesday evening.
Accusations of obstruction arose last month when Trump fired FBI Director James Comey. Comey testified in a Senate hearing last week that he believed he was fired “because of the Russia investigation.”
Comey also testified he had told Trump he was not under investigation.
The Post and The New York Times both reported that Mueller was seeking interviews with three Trump administration officials who weren’t involved in Trump’s campaign: Dan Coats, the director of national intelligence; Michael Rogers, the head of the National Security Agency; and Richard Ledgett, the former NSA deputy director.
Now that elite pathway has been closed off, there are fears the women described by F1 driver Daniel Ricciardo as ‘fast girls’ will be condemned to the slow lane, writes Larry Ryan
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New 4:40 p.m. Wednesday:
A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for northern Piatt County and central DeWitt County until 5:15 p.m. Wednesday.
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A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for southwestern Ford County, southwestern Iroquois County, west central Coles County, southeastern Moultrie County and southeastern Shelby County until 3:30 p.m. Wednesday.
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New 1:09 p.m. Wednesday:
The severe thunderstorm watch has been expanded to include all of East Central Illinois.
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A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for Ford and Iroquois counties until 8 p.m. Wednesday.
You should monitor the conditions and be prepared to take shelter.
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Veteran Defensive Lineman Tony McDaniel is trying out with the Saints during the teams mini camp that wraps up tomorrow at the teams training facility on airline drive. McDaniel is 32 years old and has been in the since 2006 with 5 different teams. He was most recently with the Seattle Seahawks last season. With Nick Fairley's status still up in the air, McDaniel would provide the Saints with some insurance if he's unable to play this season, after medical opinions found that his heart conditioned from earlier in his career has worsened.
McDaniel has 11.5 sacks in his 11 seasons in the league, after entering the league in 2006 as an un-drafted free agent by the Jacksonville Jaguars.
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Cessa exited during the fifth inning of Monday night's game against the Mets with an upper back injury, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.
Cessa will undergo an MRI on Tuesday, but the Yankees do not believe the injury to be serious. The 25-year-old allowed two runs on five hits over 4.1 innings prior to exiting, with the only real trouble coming in the third as he gave up solo home runs to Curtis Granderson and Yoenis Cespedes. It was nothing more than a spot start for Cessa, with C.C. Sabathia (knee) expected to return this weekend.
Amgen Sues Genentech To Shield Avastin Biosimilar
Law360, San Francisco (October 6, 2017, 10:13 PM EDT) -- Amgen Inc. filed a suit in California federal court Friday seeking a declaration that 27 patents related to Genentech’s cancer treatment Avastin are invalid, unenforceable and aren’t infringed by Amgen’s biologic, which won U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval last month.
The suit follows months of stalled negotiations over bevacizumab, an antibody product used in the drug. The biologic — a genetically engineered protein that can be medically introduced to the immune system — caused a standoff between Genentech, which is trying to protect property rights...
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Getting superhero types to face villainous everyday tasks, like paying the bills and cleaning the house, is a recipe ripe for comedy.
Thor: Ragnarok director Taika Waititi knew that when he first made a viral short film, featuring Marvel superhero Thor and his Australian roommate Darryl, last year during Comic Con.
Well Thor and Darryl are back at it. Specifically, Thor's trying to convince his average Aussie buddy that Asgardian coins are enough to get him by.
The follow-up short was dropped to promote the home video release of Doctor Strange.
We won't spoil the rest, but suffice to say we want to see more Thor's funny bone, and no doubt we will.
Swift Current RCMP is currently responding to an incident at a residence on the 300 block of Cowie Crescent in Swift Current.
The RCMP has not provided further details as to the nature of the incident, but an apartment building has been evacuated as a precaution and road access has been blocked by police.
The public is being asked to stay away from the area, and not post police locations on social media.
At the regular Rockford City Council meeting held Monday, March 12, a group of Boy Scouts were in the audience. Each Scout was attending the meeting as part of the requirements to become an Eagle Scout. After the hour long meeting was over Mayor Steve Jazwiec spoke with one of them and wished him success in his efforts. Pictured is Cayden McLain and Rockford Mayor Jazwiec.
Matt Czuchry, Emily Van Camp and the cast talk about Dr. Conrad on Fox’s sexy new medical drama THE RESIDENT.
In March, The New York Times reported that Uber had used software called "Greyball" to make it appear to Portland inspectors in 2014 that there were cars available nearby when there were not. Company officials later admitted the use of the software was ongoing, though they vowed to cease use of the program. It was not clear whether Uber used Greyball again in Portland after City Hall approved legislation in 2015 to bring the company here legally.
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A man is being dubbed a REAL LIFE Spider-Man as he climbed the walls of building to save a 4-year-old.
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April 28 Radius Health Inc :
* FDA approves Radius Health’s TYMLOS™ (abaloparatide), a bone building agent for the treatment of postmenopausal women with osteoporosis at high risk for fracture
* US commercial launch in May for TYMLOS Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
A court in Panama has sentenced American William Dathan Holbert to 47 years in prison for robbing and killing five other Americans in a Caribbean tourist destination.
Holbert’s ex-wife, Laura Reese, was sentenced to 26 years for her role.
Authorities say Holbert admitted killing five people between 2007 and 2010 in Bocas del Toro province in order to steal their property.
Holbert and Reese were arrested trying to enter Nicaragua from Costa Rica in 2010.
The bodies of four adults and one child were found buried on the property of a hostel Holbert owned. Holbert and Reese had fled North Carolina where he had sold his landscaping business and filed for bankruptcy.
Police in Edgewood are investigating a home invasion that turned deadly Tuesday morning.
Officers were called just after 12:30 a.m. to a home on Martinez Drive near Del Rio Street.
The street and home are blocked off by crime tape.
No other details were released.
The incident occurred in a residential neighborhood off Holden Avenue near Orange Avenue.
This is a breaking news story. Check back later for updates.
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May 3 Heritage Insurance Holdings Inc
* Heritage Insurance Holdings reports financial results for first quarter of 2017
* Gross premiums earned increased 2% for q1 2017 as compared to q1 2016
* Qtrly book value per share increased 6% as compared to q1 2016 to $12.67
* Repurchased 361,211 shares for a total of $4.5 million in q1 2017
* Qtrly earnings per share $0.21 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
By Samuel Ssebuliba.
Ugandans are may have to dig deeper into their pockets for cocking oil in the next financial year, if government implements the proposed new excise duty on each liter consumed.
Under the new tax proposals, government plans to charge 200 shillings on each liter of cocking oil regardless of whether it’s manufactured in Uganda or not.
According to Nelly Businge the Advocacy Officer for SEATINI Uganda, this move should only affect imported cocking oil with the aim of promoting local industries.
She says if this is not reversed, the price of cocking oil is going to skyrocket starting July this year affecting other locally made products that use it as a key ingredient.
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A recent sale preview tasting at Christie's gave Sarah Jane Evans MW an opportunity to examine Artadi's terroir-driven approach...
From the beginning, Artadi’s focus has been on the terroirs of their vineyards – hence the strapline on their tasting sheets: ‘Artadi Is Terroir’.
In 2014, says fifth-generation owner Juan Carlos López de Lacalle, ‘I moved to a single vineyard [Burgundian] concept, from the more old-fashioned coupage approach of Bordeaux. The age of the vineyard is not what’s important; it’s the soil.’
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How to get your taxes done for free Tuesday, 20 Dec 2016 | 8:00 AM ET | 00:56
You may know less than you think you do about paying the tax man, according to NerdWallet. The personal finance website quizzed 2,223 adults in January on their taxation know-how.
Filers' lack of knowledge could cost them big bucks in penalties and missed savings opportunities. For instance, 58 percent of surveyed individuals think that if they file for a tax extension beyond this year's April 18 deadline, they can hold off on paying any levies owed.
Wrong.
You're supposed to estimate the amount you owe and send the IRS a check by April 18. Anything Uncle Sam receives after that deadline will be subject to interest and penalties.
Here are a few other common taxpayer misunderstandings, according to the survey.
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PARAMUS, N.J. -- A Paramus woman in a class action lawsuit is saying that Port Authority secretly videotapes medical examinations, the New York Post reports.
Following an altercation with another employee, Senior Administrative Secretary Charlene Talarico had her hand examined at one of Port Authority's medical offices in August 2016, the report says.
When evidence was turned over to her after suing her co-worker, she discovered that there was covert video surveillance of her, The Post says citing Manhattan federal court filing.
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President Donald Trump walks from Marine One to board Air Force One at Morristown Municipal Airport, Monday, Aug. 14, 2017 in Morristown, N.J. Trump is traveling back to White House to sign an executive order at the White House and then later today travels to New York City. Pablo Martinez Monsivais AP Photo
Malaysian authorities said Monday they have rescued 15 Japanese tourists who were stranded by flooding in a remote village on Borneo island.
The Malaysia Civil Defense Force, in a statement, said the Japanese and four locals were evacuated by truck at midnight from Kampung Lingan Lama, located in the Papar area of Sabah state.
The two access roads leading to the village have been inundated with water and only passable by heavy vehicles.
Three locals met with misfortune when a strong current swept their car. One of them died after being pinned under the car while the others were injured.
Various parts of Sabah have been hit by floods in the past week following incessant downpour.
Gareth Bale looks set to leave Real Madrid in the summer
Bale has struggled for gametime at Real Madrid over the last couple of years because of a persistent calf injury.
President Florentino Perez is thought to have grown increasingly frustrated with the problem and is wanting to offload the winger in the summer.
The Welshman will not be the only one out of the door, though, as Los Blancos are planning a mass shake-up of their squad following a disappointing La Liga campaign.
But in order to get players off the wage bill Perez has apparently reduced the asking price.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Visang Education Inc :
* Says it plans to pay annual cash dividend as 350 won/share to shareholders of record on Dec. 31, 2017
Source text in Korean: goo.gl/X4tqib
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A CRASH on the Bruce Highway at Elimbah this morning caused Queensland Ambulance Service officers an unusual scenario on arrival.
A CRASH on the Bruce Highway at Elimbah this morning caused Queensland Ambulance Service officers an unusual scenario on arrival. Tony Martin
A CRASH on the Bruce Highway at Elimbah this morning presented Queensland Ambulance Service officers with an unusual scenario on arrival.
Paramedics were called to a single-vehicle rollover at 6.15am, but paramedics were unable to locate the patient.
The northbound crash affected traffic towards the Coast causing morning delays for motorists.
Then just before 7am, the paramedics were called to another crash in the same area.
That second crash involved two vehicles with three patients being assessed.
It is still yet to be determined whether the two crashes are linked.
More to follow.
IDLEWILD — The congregation of the Historic First Baptist Church of Idlewild invites the entire community to join them at 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 14, when the Rev. […]
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Gail from Gail's Harley Davidson and Q104's TJ McEntire discuss how the KC Fallen Heroes Ride helps families in the community whose loves ones made the ultimate sacrifice.
Hundreds Expected To Cross Mackinac Bridge In Jeep The MacHundreds of Jeeps are expected to cross the Mackinac Bridge in the second annual Jeep the Mac.
Ford Recalling 53,000 Trucks That Can Roll Away While ParkedDealers will also replace the defective part for free, but Ford doesn't have the replacement parts yet. It will notify owners when the parts are available.
Q&A: Change To Fuel Economy Standards Could Impact ConsumersPresident Trump wants automakers to expand production in the U.S. and hire more workers. In exchange, he has promised to cut regulations and taxes.
Trump Announces Plan To Re-Examine Fuel Economy Standards"The era for the economic surrender for the United States is over, it's over," Trump told the crowd.
Boston Firefighters Credit Union, Dorchester, Mass., selected COCC as its new technology partner.
COCC is a provider of core technology solutions for financial institutions. It is headquartered in Southington, Conn.
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Winnipeg police are searching for the 18-year-old daughter of a woman who died after being stabbed Tuesday.
Police said the victim, 36-year-old Christine Lynn Barker, died after emergency workers responding to a call found her injured in the first 100 block of Beaumont Bay, shortly after 12 p.m.
A Canada-wide warrant is now out for her daughter, Hailey Barker, who is wanted on second degree murder charges.
Police said Hailey Barker is 5 feet 6 inches tall, weighs 135 lbs, and has a thin build, black hair and brown eyes.
They also said no picture was available.
Anyone with information on her current location is asked to call 911, while police said people with other information about the case can contact homicide investigators at 204-986-6508 or Crime Stoppers.
Times Square area explosion in New York near bus terminal
Police respond to a report of an explosion near Times Square on Monday, Dec. 11, 2017, in New York. | AP Photo/Charles Zoeller
NEW YORK — The New York Police Department says it is responding to a report of an explosion near Times Square.
The response is centered in the area of the Port Authority bus terminal.
It’s led to delays along some of the subway lines that pass beneath the bus terminal.
Some passengers have been evacuated as a precaution.
There were no immediate reports of injuries.
If poison expires, is it more poisonous or is it no longer poisonous?
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Do twins ever realize that at least one of them was unplanned?
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100 years ago everyone owned a horse and only the rich had cars. Today everyone has cars and only the rich own horses.
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NFL Network put Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt on the spot on Good Morning Football. After asking Watt how the recovery of Ryan Shazier imacted the defense they complete switched gears with a quick game of brotherly Newlyweds.
How well do @_TJWatt & @JJWatt know each other? The #GMFB crew ran the brothers through the gamut with an impromptu quiz! pic.twitter.com/fkgrvbnerJ — GMFB (@gmfb) February 2, 2018
The Two struggled as J.J. Watt’s choices didn’t line up with little brother. But they finished strong with three in a row which included T.J. saying that his big brother was the guy he looked up to the most.
Watt had a strong rookie campaign for Pittsburgh. He proved to be solid in coverage and a very good pass rusher when given the chance. He might never be the star big brother J.J. is but the Steelers are going to count heavily on him next season.
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The Easter Rodeo, put on by Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church in Ames, can now boast hosting the Sunday fun for eighty years in a row. "Over the years it's just grew and grew," said rodeo president, Aubrey Semien.
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March 28 Esotiq & Henderson:
* Reported a change in the split plan concerning the division of the company
* Following the change, the split will be carried out through the transfer of some assets of Esotiq & Henderson to the acquiring company, EMG SA, without lowering Esotiq & Henderson's capital
* Shareholders approved the split plan in Feb. Source text for Eikon:
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U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson adjusts his glasses during a news conference with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov following their talks in Moscow, Russia, April 12, 2017. REUTERS/Sergei Karpukhin
MOSCOW Russian President Vladimir Putin used a meeting with visiting U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on Wednesday to give his views on why U.S.-Russian relations had reached such a low point, a Kremlin spokesman said.
The spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, told a conference call with reporters on Thursday that the tone of the meeting had been "fairly constructive." He said the Russian hope was that Putin's message would be passed on to U.S. President Donald Trump.
He said general agreement was reached at the meeting of the need to keep open lines of communication between Moscow and Washington. Peskov also said Putin had given Tillerson his views on the situation in Syria, and how it was likely to develop.
(Reporting by Christian Lowe; Editing by Alexander Winning)
Police at the scene of the shooting. Photo: Channel Seven
Shots were fired into a Frankston home and a car set alight while three adults and a one-week-old baby were inside early on Thursday morning.
Police are investigating the drive-by shooting, which occurred shortly before 5am on Warrain Street in Frankston.
No one was injured.
A broken window at the front of the Frankston home, which was the target of a shooting. Photo: Channel Seven
Ten minutes later, police found another car on fire in Carramar Drive, Frankston. Detectives are investigating whether the two incidents are related.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Ohio Democrats plan to stage the first in a series of debates next month in the race for their party’s 2018 governor nomination.
Party Chairman David Pepper said Monday the four current candidates will meet Sept. 12 at Martins Ferry High School in eastern Ohio. He said they hope to debate in all of the state’s regions. He said Democrats want to highlight that they will be the candidates of change and how regions such as eastern Ohio have been hurt by Republican policies.
The four announced Democratic candidates are former U.S. Rep. Betty Sutton, Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley, former legislator Connie Pillich (PIL’-ich) and state Sen. Joe Schiavoni (shu-VOHN’-ee).
Four Republicans, including three statewide officeholders and a fourth-term congressman, are running to succeed two-term GOP Gov. John Kasich (KAY’-sik).
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A woman found in a pool without vital signs in Mississauga on Tuesday has died in hospital, Peel paramedics confirm.
Emergency crews were called to a home on Western Skies Way, near Mavis and Old Derry roads, at around 6 p.m. Tuesday for a possible drowning.
When crews arrived on scene, they found an 18-year-old woman without vital signs.
She was rushed to hospital but later died, paramedics say.
The joy was palpable on the streets of Mogadishu as one of the most unlikely candidates, Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo , was declared the winner of the presidential election in Somalia last week. There was double jubilation in Nairobi's Eastleigh area and the Dadaab refugee camp, where Somali refugees celebrated both a new president and a High Court ruling that declared the Kenya Government's decision to close down the camp and repatriate all Somali refugees to Somalia as "null and void".
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WASHINGTON — Melania Trump is trying to tamp down speculation about why she’s not been seen in public in nearly three weeks.
The first lady tweeted Wednesday about the media “working overtime speculating where I am & what I’m doing. Rest assured, I’m here at the @WhiteHouse w my family, feeling great, & working hard on behalf of children & the American people!”
Mrs. Trump was last seen in public in the wee hours of May 10 when she joined President Donald Trump to welcome home three Americans released from detention in North Korea.
The White House announced four days later that she had been admitted to a hospital to treat a benign kidney condition.
The first lady had recently launched her initiative to teach kindness to children.
Merck & Co. will stop its study of an experimental Alzheimer's drug in people with mild or moderate symptoms because interim results showed "virtually no chance" of any benefit.
However, the drugmaker said Tuesday it will continue another study of the drug, verubecestat, in patients who don't yet show symptoms. They have some memory problems, but can still perform daily activities.
The two studies were intended to enable Merck to seek regulators' approval to sell verubecestat.
Alzheimer's is one of the toughest diseases to treat.
While a few treatments temporarily ease symptoms such as memory loss, confusion and agitation, dozens of drugs tested have failed to slow mental decline or halt the mind-robbing disease, including the one Eli Lilly & Co. scrapped in November.
NEW YORK (AP) — Post Holdings, the company behind Fruity Pebbles, Honey Bunches of Oats and other cereals, says it is buying the maker of British breakfast brand Weetabix for 1.4 billion pounds (about $1.8 billion).
Weetabix makes its namesake cereal as well as others, including Alpen, Barbara’s Puffins and Weetos.
Post Holdings is buying Weetabix from its owners, Shanghai-based Bright Food Group and Baring Private Equity Asia.
St. Louis-based Post Holdings Inc. said Tuesday that the deal will allow it to expand its U.S. brands overseas and grow Weetabix in North America.
The deal is expected to close by September.
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Local law enforcement officials said they plan to monitor school zones in the cities and the county throughout the school year.
The crew aboard the International Space Station have grown two batches of mixed greens: mizuna, red cos (or romaine) lettuce and tokyo bekana cabbage, and they are now running two veggie facilities simultaneously.
Organisms grow differently in space, from single-celled bacteria to plants and humans. But future long-duration space missions will require crew members to grow their own food, so understanding how plants respond to microgravity is an important step toward that goal. The Veg-03 experiment uses the veggie plant growth facility to cultivate a type of cabbage, lettuce and mizuna which are harvested on-orbit with samples returned to Earth for testing.
One of the reasons is its astronomical stock price -- as I write this, Berkshire Hathaway's Class A shares are trading for more than $244,000 each . Berkshire has compromised a bit over the years on its anti-splitting mentality, so could another stock split be in the cards? First of all, Berkshire Hathaway's stock has technically never been split.
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A bayfront home on Louse Point in the Springs neighborhood of East Hampton owned by cookbook author and editor Eleanor Lynch is on the market for $3.65 million.
Lynch authored “Reynolds Wrap Creative Cooking With Aluminum Foil,” a recipe book published in 1967 and sponsored by the aluminum foil company. She also wrote “The Ogilvie Cookbook,” which came with an aluminum foil dust jacket.
The five-bedroom, two-bedroom home, which sits on 150 feet of waterfront property on Gardiners Bay, has been in the Lynch family since 1958.
It is listed with Denise Wilder and Christopher Stewart of Douglas Elliman Real Estate.
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Mideast envoy says the latest escalation in Gaza between its Hamas rulers and Israel is a warning of "how close to the brink of war we are every day."
Nikolay Mladenov told an emergency Security Council meeting on Wednesday that the international community should "unequivocally condemn" Hamas' rocket and mortar attack against Israel.
But he said "the dangerous escalation" can't be divorced from two months of protests at the Gaza fence in which some 110 Palestinians were killed and large numbers injured by Israeli fire.
The Security Council remained paralyzed, unable to agree on any action.
U.S. Ambassador Nikki Haley, who called the meeting, said a proposed statement to condemn the Hamas attacks was blocked. The U.S. previously blocked three statements to condemn Israeli killings during the protests.
A buyout group backed by a Chinese company has been declared the winner at a bankruptcy auction for the Mountain Pass rare earths mine, the sole U.S. source of elements essential to electronics devices.
With a winning bid of $20.5 million, investment firms JHL Capital Group and QVT Financial were selected to take control of Mountain Pass, along with China’s Leshan Shenghe Rare Earth Shareholding Co., according to sources present at...
Without One Direction by his side, Liam Payne has been reduced to performing on the streets!
The former boy bander surprised London pedestrians on Monday by busking outside public areas in the city like Oxford Circus and Trafalgar Square.
The pop star didn't need much to sing his new summer single Get Low — just a pair of white trainers, a microphone, and Zedd playing a backpack-powered keyboard!
Related: Zedd Opens Up About Dating Selena Gomez
But the duo wasn't performing for tips — a rep for Liam confirmed they were filming a music video for the hit single.
Take a behind-the-scenes look at the streetside performance (below)!
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Ana de Armas is wasting no time making her mark on Hollywood, and you'd be smart to keep an eye on her. The 29-year-old is about to be everywhere with her role as Joi, Ryan Gosling's love interest in the new Blade Runner 2049 movie, and she's also set to star alongside Rosamund Pike and Clive Owens in Three Seconds, which will hit theaters in 2018. Get to know a few key facts about Ana before your girl-crush really intensifies.
KNOXVILLE (WATE) – Animal lovers are invited to dine out at some of Knoxville’s best restaurants on Tuesday to support the Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley.
When diners eat breakfast, lunch, dinner or have drinks at one of the participating restaurants as part of Paws on the Table, 15 percent of their purchase will go to HSTV and their efforts. The event is designed to help provide life-saving care for homeless vats and dogs.
The event runs all day on Tuesday, April 18.
More online: The Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley
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KFC announced they will send their Zinger chicken sandwich to the edge of space with the help of a high-altitude balloon.
The best chicken sandwich on Earth. And soon, in space. Seriously, we’re sending a Zinger into space soon. #SpaceSandwich pic.twitter.com/DXkWNhEOUc — KFC (@kfc) June 9, 2017
KFC is teaming up with balloon maker World View for the campaign. The window to launch the balloon and sandwich begins on June 21st.
The sandwich will return to Earth while the balloon will bring back telemetry data.
Will the Zinger be able to survive the harsh elements of space? Only time and this giant hypobaric chamber will tell. Also, yes, it will. pic.twitter.com/b82HNmPjNM — KFC (@kfc) June 13, 2017
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Wenatchee World Sports Editor David Heiling joins Chris Hansen to cover the latest in local sports – spring sports at high schools and Wenatchee Valley College, from baseball, to softball, to golfing, as well as a rough start to the season for the Seattle Mariners and playoffs for NBA and NHL.
A DRIVER making his way from Adelaide across the border into New South Wales has been recorded allgedly driving more than 50km/h over the speed limit with his two young daughters in the car.
The NSW highway patrol based out of Dareton detected the driver on the Sturt Highway between Euston and Balranald at 4.50pm on Saturday.
The 30-year-old man was driving east from Adelaide at 162km/h in a 110km/h zone.
When asked by officers about the excessive speed the man answered: “I thought I had cruise set at about 130”.
He had his two young daughters aged 2 and 4 in the vehicle with him.
He was issued a penalty notice for $2384, his license suspended for six months and the registration plates seized.
Police allowed the man to drive to Balranald because of the isolation of where he was stopped, lack of mobile reception and the age of the children in the car with him.
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Welcome to Cabot Estate, located in one of Boston's most sought-after neighborhoods, Jamaica Plain. This complex is nestled on 23 acres on the Boston-Brookline border. This 24-hour gated community is convenient to the Boston medical centers, museums, restaurants, and other cultural opportunities. This unique renovated unit of 3366 sq. ft. on two levels is the largest in the complex. Enjoy the open floor plan that leads to your own private patio enhanced by lush landscaping and Jamaica Pond. The kitchen features lovely cabinetry, imported granite, and an exotic wood island. Adjacent is a cozy den with its own private balcony and an elegant master bedroom suite. The lower level has three bedrooms, two full baths, a laundry room and storage. There are two tandem indoor garage spaces. Other amenities include a pool, tennis courts, library, exercise, billiard, and function rooms. Walking paths throughout the complex and along Jamaica Pond will keep you in shape and your pet healthy!
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Subway service will be suspended along a 9-station stretch of Line 1 this weekend due to planned signal upgrades.
There will be no subway service from Union to St. Clair West stations on both Saturday and Sunday to allow the work to be completed.
During the service interruption, shuttle buses will be operating between St. Clair West and Spadina stations, stopping at Dupont Station only.
The TTC says that parking will also be restricted on Spadina Road between Bloor Street and Dupont Street from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday. The parking restrictions are being implemented to ensure that flows as “smoothly as possible” with the shuttle buses operating, the TTC says.
This weekend’s subway closure is one of four that are scheduled for this month.
The other February closures are as follows:
Cotton Bayou Intersection Gets New Traffic Signal
A new traffic signal has been installed and will be in service at the Cotton Bayou Boat Launch intersection. This will mean that the left turn lanes, turning north from Perdido Beach Boulevard onto Highway 161, will be permanently eliminated. The left turn movement will be accommodated at the new signal to the east at Cotton Bayou. While these new changes will take some getting used to, all drivers, cyclists and pedestrians are asked to be alert and patient.
CHICAGO — A 67-year-old woman was shot while driving in the Brighton Park neighborhood, Monday.
The woman was driving her car on the 4000 block of south Western when unknown offenders in a dark colored SUV began shooting at people in a light colored SUV.
The victim was not in that other vehicle and was not the intended target.
She suffered a gunshot wound to the neck and was transported to Mount Sinai Hospital. Her condition is unknown.
No one is in custody at this time. Police are investigating.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
THE 1980S CALLED, YADDA, YADDA, YADDA: Russian Spy Ship Spotted Off Delaware Coast.
The ship is equipped with technology that can intercept nearby communications and measure U.S. navy sonar capability, officials told FoxNews. “It’s not a huge concern, but we are keeping our eyes on it,” an official elaborated.
The same ship, theSSV-175 Viktor Leonov, has been repeatedly deployed to the U.S. coast and harangued U.S. naval operations. The ship spent nearly a month in the Gulf of Mexico in April 2014 intercepting U.S. communications, after making a brief pit stop in Havana in February. At the time, Pentagon officials suspected the ship of lingering in international waters to monitor U.S. nuclear submarines in Georiga, and other naval installations.
Later that year, the Leonov made its way to the pacific ocean where it clung to U.S. military exercises off the coast of Hawaii. In each case the Russian ship stayed in international waters, which begin 12 nautical miles off the coast of the U.S.
A stray bullet struck a 12-year old girl in one of her arms Jan. 23 while sleeping in her home on Merwin Street in Shreveport. Two days later, a stray bullet struck a 12-year boy in the chest while he was in an apartment at Milam at Poplar streets. And both incidents were the second shooting this month at each location. Residents say they now are in a state of shock and disbelief.
As my father [Neil Postman] pointed out, a written sentence has a level of verifiability to it: it is true or not true – or, at the very least, we can have a meaningful discussion over its truth. (This was pre-truthiness, pre-“alternative facts”.) But an image? One never says a picture is true or false. It either captures your attention or it doesn’t. The more TV we watched, the more we expected – and with our finger on the remote, the more we demanded – that not just our sitcoms and cop procedurals and other “junk TV” be entertaining but also our news and other issues of import. Digestible. Visually engaging. Provocative. In short, amusing. All the time. Sorry, C-Span. This was, in spirit, the vision that Huxley predicted way back in 1931, the dystopia my father believed we should have been watching out for. –Andrew Postman, The Guardian
As you may have seen on Vital Manchester United already today, there is speculation doing the rounds with regards to two of our current strikers possibly exiting the club. Anthony Martial Click Here and Marcus Rashford Click Here set to depart Old Trafford Elsewhere though, there is the suggestion doing the rounds that Manchester United are in the hunt to bring a talented striker, to Old Trafford, who has been scoring with gay abandon in Serie A. According to the Daily Star , Manchester United are after the Torino striker Andrea Belotti .
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According to Radio Pakistan, China has reiterated its support to Pakistan's efforts to fight against terrorist forces and safeguard national security and stability.
In a statement in Beijing, China's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, Lu Kang acknowledged Pakistan's positive efforts for security of Chinese nationals and institutions in the country.
To a question about reports of Chinese nationals allegedly engaging in illegal preaching activities in Pakistan, he said China will work with Pakistani government to carry out investigation into the matter in accordance with law.
Baku. 22 August. REPORT.AZ/ Fixed offshore platform No. 1183 at "Palchiq pilpilasi" field, operated by the Oil Rocks OGPD was overhauled and put into operation.
Report informs citing the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan Republic (SOCAR), during the major repair by the Oil and Gas Construction Trust, 3 different sizes metal plates, 18 seats, surface contacts, also, 15 reinforced concrete plates installed in the area of 67.5 square meters and steel sheets in the area of 716.5 square meters, stairs and rails fencing constructed.
The works have been carried out in accordance with all modern safety and labor protection requirements. After the overhaul, the State Reception Commission checked compliance of the platform with the construction norms and rules and received to exploitation", statement reads.
ADAMS COUNTY, Colo. — A 15-year-old boy has been charged with first-degree murder with intent to kill after deliberation and first-degree murder of a child under the age of 12 by someone in a position of trust in connection with the death of 10-year-old Kiaya Campbell.
Following a hearing in juvenile court on Wednesday, Adams County District Attorney Dave Young said he will seek to prosecute the boy as an adult, according to The Denver Post.
The boy was not named because he is a juvenile, but Adams County District Judge Priscilla Loew identified him as the son of Campbell’s father’s girlfriend after she cleared everyone out of the courtroom except for family.
A hearing on June 30 will determine whether the boy will be released on bond and whether he will be tried in adult court. A preliminary hearing is also scheduled at the same time.
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Shares of Toro Company have received an average rating of "Hold" from the six brokerages that are currently covering the firm. One analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, two have assigned a hold rating and three have assigned a buy rating to the company.
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N Carolina African-American veteran dies at age 100
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina woman believed to be one of the last African-American women to serve overseas during World War II has died at the age of 100.
Haywood Funeral Home in Raleigh said on its website that Millie Dunn Veasey died March 9 and will be buried Monday at Raleigh National Cemetery. Her niece, Elsie Thompson, told WUNC that her aunt's "heart was tired."
After she graduated from high school in 1942, Veasey enlisted in what was called the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps. Her unit was the only all-black, all-female battalion to serve overseas during World War II.
Veasey served in France and England with the unit, which sorted and routed mail for millions of American service members and civilians.
She later became the first female president of the Raleigh NAACP.
Judi Holifield, executive director of Laurel Main Street, said annual events like "Touch a Truck" and the "Loblolly Festival" should continue to bring in visitors in 2017. "We're going to celebrate Mississippi's Bicentennial as a town," Holifield said.
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KUCHING: A man was found dead at the Song Kheng Hai rugby field here yesterday.
According to Kuching District police chief ACP Abang Ahmad Abang Julai, his men received a call about the discovery of the body at one of the spectator’s benches at 8.40am.
The man was identified as Boon Voon Sing, 52, from the KMC Flats at Jalan Ban Hock.
“Police found no physical injuries on the body. However, there some pills scattered near the body. These (pills) have been verified by the medical officer from Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) as vitamin and supplement pills,” said Abang Ahmad.
The body was later sent to SGH mortuary.
“For now, the case is classified as sudden death pending post mortem,” said the district police chief.
Officer honored for stopping gunman at Illinois school
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A northern Illinois school resource officer is being honored for stopping a gunman who fired shots inside a school while seniors gathered for graduation rehearsal.
Dixon police Officer Mark Dallas attended a ceremony Wednesday in Springfield, where Gov. Bruce Rauner declared it was "Officer Mark Dallas Day" in Illinois. Dallas' family and fellow officers also attended.
U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger recognized Dallas on the House floor last week. Kinzinger says "Officer Mark Dallas is an American hero."
Dallas was in his office May 16 when he heard shots fired in a hallway. Authorities say he exchanged gunfire with senior Matthew Milby Jr. and chased him outside. He arrested the 19-year-old after shooting him in the shoulder.
No one else was injured.
Milby is being held on $2 million bail.
The chief financial officer of Flybe has resigned, the struggling airline has announced.
Philip de Klerk will leave the group to take up the position of CFO at performance materials manufacturer Low & Bonar in October.
Flybe said the process to appoint Mr De Klerk’s successor has begun.
Mr De Klerk joined Flybe in August 2014 from SABMiller, where he was global head of financial planning and analysis. He also spent 16 years at Unilever in a variety of finance roles.
Resurfacing sections of Interstate 40 in Faulkner and Conway counties will require lane closures for three days beginning today, the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department said.
The inside and outside eastbound lanes at Mayflower in Faulkner County will be alternately closed between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. today, weather permitting.
The inside and outside eastbound lanes on a six-mile section beginning one mile east of Plumerville in Conway County will be closed from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday, also weather permitting.
Traffic will be controlled through advanced warning signs and traffic drums, the department said.
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Local barbershop gives free haircuts for back to school kids
JACKSON, Tenn. — Gentleman’s Cuts had free food, a bouncy house and gave free haircuts to kids.
They feel the only way they can be blessed is to bless others and just wanted to say thank you to the community.
“The community has been so good to us and we just want to give back to their kids. We are product of this school system and we just want our kids to know that they can succeed and we’re gonna push them, help them, encourage them in their education. That’s our whole goal for today,” said Master Barbers Derick Fuller and Carlos Roberson.
The barbers love their community and hope that this only strengthens their bonds with the people around them.
Eric Keshin, president of Great Harvest Bread, walks down Bedford St. in Stamford, Conn., while discussing his plans to open a new location in the city. Photographed on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017.
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The customized trend is not letting up, especially when it comes to denim jackets. We've see it on Gigi Hadid, Beyoncé, heck, even Blue Ivy. When you don't have time to break out the glue gun or stitch machine, do as Emma Roberts and a slew of celebs and just buy your personalized topper off the Internet. At the following online retailers, you can swap out patches and pins or add a customization at checkout. We love how Emma's Madewell jacket features her initials above the right pocket, but don't you think yours should be there instead?
Two recent cases of teenagers caught driving more than 100 MPH in Iowa is prompting a warning to all parents.
“Last year, there were 57 fatalities and nearly 13,000 crashes on Iowa roads involving our young and inexperienced motorists between the ages of 14 and 20,” the Iowa State Patrol posted Monday on its Facebook page.
The post includes photos of two recent stops of teenage drivers in the Des Moines area.
One of the photos shows a 17-year-old caught driving 100 MPH in a 65 MPH zone, and the other shows a 16-year-old caught going 104 in a 65.
The driver going 104 was given a citation for $330, and the driver going 100 received a ticket for $296.25.
“Any speed conviction over 25mph the posted speed limit, would be grounds for loss of license,” Iowa State Patrol Sgt. Nathaniel Ludwig tells KWQC by email.
However, Ludwig points out the loss of one’s license would be handled by the Iowa Department of Transportation.
Chelsea striker Diego Costa has revealed he came close to leaving the club during the close-season transfer window.
The Brazil-born Spain international had a poor 2015-16 campaign as Chelsea's title ­defense unraveled and said he decided to leave the club for personal reasons at the end of the season. But he changed his mind and has helped send Chelsea six points clear at the top of the Premier League table with 14 goals in 18 league appearances.
"Did I want to go? Yes, yes, I was about to leave. But not because of Chelsea," Costa said in comments published by the BBC on Monday.
"There was one thing I ­wanted to change for family reasons, but it wasn't to be, and I continue to be happy here."
As well as his goals, Costa's on-pitch conduct has improved this season and he said he had made a deliberate effort to curb his aggression.
"A lot of the time it seemed [referees] were against me," he said. "If they're not going to change, I had to change."
Love is most definitely in the air during the month of February! We know it can sound clichA©, but it's seriously one of our favorite times of the year. From epic proposal stories to beautiful of our favorite photos from couples who got married this past weekend.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi urges people to help him build a prosperous and united India, promising to wipe out corruption and usher in good governance.
In an hourlong speech Tuesday to mark the anniversary of India's independence from British rule, Modi pledged to bring in transparency to end decades of graft.
"We may have grown up in despair, but now we have to move ahead with confidence," he said as he addressed the nation from the Red Fort, a sprawling 17th century fortress in the heart of New Delhi.
Modi hailed his government efforts in recent months, including the surprise withdrawal of large currency notes and an overhaul of taxes on goods and services that he said had brought billions of dollars of unaccounted money into the mainstream economy.
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Four communities in the Eastern Region have staged a demonstration against former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings on an alleged illegal acquisition of land that stretches from Nsawam Cannery to Koans Estates.
The four communities residents are from Adoagyiri, Owuraku, Ntoaso and Akwamu.
They marched to Nsawam Adoagyiri Municipal Assembly to present a petition to the government through the Chief Executive.
NASHVILLE — Country star Eric Church struggled to hold back tears in a tribute to the victims of the mass shooting at a country music festival in Las Vegas and debuted a song he wrote in their honour called "Why Not Me."
Church was a headliner at the Route 91 Harvest Festival two days before a gunman opened fire on a crowd of thousands Sunday night.
During his performance Wednesday at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee, Church declared: "Those were my people. Those were my fans."
The singer pointed out two seats left empty in the Opry house for Sonny Melton, of Paris, Tennessee, who died, and his wife, Heather, who survived. He said no amount of bullets can take away his memories of those fans.
Imagine you’re 21 years old, you’ve just finished taking down two of the NBA’s best players with 33 points and you’ve put the pair on the brink of elimination in the playoffs.
Now imagine an entire stadium losing its mind collectively as you try to do a postgame interview with ESPN.
You’d be speechless too if you were Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell, wouldn’t you?
The crowd left Donovan Mitchell speechless. 🤐 pic.twitter.com/ZmQxC9Wb19 — SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) April 24, 2018
Here’s a look at Mitchell’s unreal night in Utah:
Donovan Mitchell puts up 33 PTS, 7 REB, 4 AST to lead the @utahjazz to a 3-1 series lead! #TakeNote#NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/bNF0XcRkYP — NBA (@NBA) April 24, 2018
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Officials say the remains of two dogs awaiting cremation were stolen along with a freezer from a veterinarian's office in west Florida.
According to a Bradenton Herald report, video surveillance showed a man driving away from the Bradenton Veterinary Hospital last week with its outdoor freezer in the back of his pickup truck.
Office manager Kathy Richardson said she hoped the remains of two dogs awaiting cremation in that freezer would be returned. Staff searched garbage cans and dumpsters in the area, but they did not find the carcasses.
Richardson said the dogs' owners were distraught to learn that the remains of their pets had been stolen.
Police are investigating the theft.
Richardson said the office had kept the freezer outside for the last three years.
Turkish voters were casting their ballots Sunday in a historic referendum on whether to appro... . In this photo taken Jan. 26, 2016, the empty playground at Trinity Lutheran Church in Columbia, Mo.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs will be without centre Mitch Morse and right guard Laurent Duvernay-Tardif when they face J.J. Watt and the Houston Texans' defensive front Sunday night.
Morse remains sidelined after spraining his foot last month against Philadelphia, while Duvernay-Tardif was ruled out Friday after spraining his left knee last Monday night against Washington.
Zach Fulton is expected to start again at centre , but coach Andy Reid did not indicate who would start at guard. Jordan Devey got the spot duty when Duvernay-Tardif went down last week, but Cam Erving and Parker Ehinger could factor into the mix against the Texans.
Erving, former first-round pick, hasn't played since arriving in a preseason trade with Cleveland, while Ehinger hasn't played since tearing a knee ligament with the Chiefs last season.
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Chairman Avraham Michaeli of the Shas Party faction in the Histadrut Labor Federation has announced that he is stepping down.
In a letter to party chairman Aryeh Deri and Histadrut Chairman Avi Nissenkorn, the former Knesset member cited health problems suffered by him and his wife, coupled with the efforts that would be needed for the upcoming Histadrut elections.
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Boxer Stephen Smith suffered one of the most gruesome injuries in the history of boxing over the weekend, one commentator Andre Ward said was unlike anything he’s ever seen in a boxing match.
During his HBO Boxing after dark bout against Francisco Vargas, Smith accidentally collided with his opponent and, in the process, split his ear wide open (Follow the link to see a picture).
The ref stopped the fight and Smith was immediately rushed to hospital. A day later, Smith took to his Instagram account to share a thank you message with fans:
Thanks very much for all your supportive messages last night, read them all and they mean a lot. Went to hospital and got my ear stitched back up so hopefully all will heal well. Thanks again for all the love and support. Have a good Christmas everyone x
He also shared a picture of his newly-stitched up ear.
We’re all wishing you a speedy recovery.
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut lawmakers are preparing to return to the state Capitol for another legislative session that is expected to be overshadowed by the state’s continued financial challenges.
Wednesday marks the opening day of the General Assembly.
This year’s session runs until June 7. During that time, legislators and Democratic Gov. Dannel P. Malloy must reach a deal on a new, two-year state budget. The fiscal year that begins July 1 is projected to have a roughly $1.3 billion deficit in the main spending account, which is typically about $18 billion.
Malloy will have to seal that deal with more Republicans. For the first time since 1893, there are an equal number of Democrats and Republicans in the state Senate. Democrats still control the House, but only by a seven-vote majority.
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Expect A Master Class in Comedy! – Dylan Moran Returns to the U.S. New Show ‘GRUMBLING MUSTARD’
Dylan Moran – The star & co-writer of cult TV comedy Black Books lives up to his reputation as one of the top names in British comedy! In this new show.
“Go enjoy the reflections of one of the masters of stand-up comedy. The star of ‘Black Books’ and ‘Shaun of the Dead’, never fails to deliver with his shambolic charm and curmudgeonly manner.” Time Out London
“Moran is thoughtful, debonair and erudite, ambivalent and mildly embarrassed by all the attention. His comedy has the rambling feel of a free-associated yarn, but there’s a sturdy structure that keeps him moving from topic to topic. There’s more on his mind than laughs, or at least, that’s the image he projects before the punch lines fly.” New York Times
CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuela’s president says he is again raising the minimum wage, though it still will be below the equivalent of $2 a month as inflation soars in the crisis-stricken country.
President Nicolas Maduro made the announcement Wednesday before a cheering crowd of workers. It is the fourth such increase this year.
The boost brings the monthly pay most Venezuelan workers bring home to little more than 5 million bolivars. That is about $1.85 on the commonly used black market exchange.
Despite having the world’s largest proven oil reserves, Venezuela is in its fifth year of an economic crisis worse than the Great Depression.
Maduro last raised the minimum wage in April, shortly before officials declared him the winner of a contested presidential election earning him a second term.
"It will create 10-foot sidewalks in the part of Sherman that didn't have it before," city spokesman Nate Strauch explained.
GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN, Germany — Americans Breezy Johnson and Lindsey Vonn posted the fastest times in World Cup downhill training on Saturday, less than two hours before the race.
Johnson timed 1 minute, 39.52 seconds on the Kandahar course and was 0.29 seconds faster than Vonn, who has won the race in the last two years and three times in total. Sofia Goggia of Italy was 0.01 further back in third.
Training was cancelled on the previous two days, forcing organizers to stage the mandatory session just before the actual race.
Alexa the Amazon product has been giving a lot of people trouble lately. A woman was making love to her boyfriend and it sent the audio out to all of her contacts. If you want to know what’s being recorded you can check on your android device and mute Alexa.
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A actor believed to be Ryan Reynolds is dressed as Deadpool on a movie set in Vancouver on April 13, 2015.
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A stuntwoman is dead after an accident on the set of "Deadpool 2," Vancouver police confirmed Monday.
Witnesses told CTV News that the unidentified stunt driver appeared to have lost control of her motorcycle and went through a window of the downtown Shaw Tower.
Breaking: There's been an accident on the set of the Ryan Reynolds superhero sequel Deadpool 2 in Vancouver. https://t.co/ruaV0mBIzT — CTV Vancouver (@CTVVancouver) August 14, 2017
WorkSafeBC investigators are on scene at Jack Poole Plaza looking into the incident, police said in a release.
The superhero sequel stars Vancouver-born Ryan Reynolds and set locations have been spotted across the city throughout the summer.
This is a developing story.
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Okon quits as Mariners head coach
Paul Okon has quit as Central Coast Mariners head coach, the A-League club confirmed on Tuesday.
Okon, 45, leaves the Mariners after 50 games – just 10 of those resulting in wins – and more than 18 months in charge.
With the Mariners ninth in the table with four games remaining and Okon's contract expiring at season's end, the former Socceroo opted to leave, while assistant coach Ivan Jolic also departed.
"I will forever be grateful to the Mariners for the opportunity they gave me," Okon said in a statement.
"I thank the players for their commitment and the fans for their support. Finally, I wish the club all the best in the future."
Wayne O'Sullivan, the Mariners' youth coach, will act as caretaker for the rest of the season.
An unexpected standstill in the national smoking rate since 2013, combined with rapid population growth, has pushed up the number of regular smokers by more than 21,000 to 2.4 million according to Colin Mendelsohn, an expert in public health at the University of New South Wales, who says Australia’s “punitive and coercive” policies to curb smoking have “run out of steam”.
“For the first time ever, there has been no statistically significant reduction in the smoking rate, and an increase in the number of smokers in Australia,” he told The Australian, noting the nation’s smoking rate was now higher than in the US for the first time in a decade. “This is despite plain packaging and the most expensive cigarette prices in the world.”
HARTFORD - Settlement talks are scheduled to begin today in Hartford in a lawsuit against a former Meriden police officer.
The suit alleges Evan Cossette pushed a handcuffed suspect, who then fell and fractured his skull at the police department back in 2010.
The suspect claims Cossette used excessive force and violated his constitutional rights. He was convicted of criminal charges and sentenced to over a year in prison in 2013.
BALTIMORE (WJZ)– A Howard County man has been arrested after authorities say he possessed and distributed child pornography.
Maryland State police say 62-year-old Yishinn Liaw of Claksville, has been charged with three counts of distributing child porn and six counts of possessing child porn.
Troopers say Liaw was arrested at his home Tuesday morning after an investigation that began in December revealed that the suspect was involved with sharing and downloading child porn.
Detectives served a search warrant at Liaw’s residence and say they found evidence of child porn on his electronic devices.
Liaw is being held on $250,000 bond.
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Best Crafty Classes In St. LouisCreativity. It comes and displays itself in many different forms and is created by all kinds of people. If you have creative energy that needs to be expressed, consider taking a class, or two. In St. Louis, there are loads of opportunities to craft your way to creative genius. And it’s always more fun to create with a friend or two. So grab a friend and take a craft class. You never know what creative talents you’ll find.
Most leaders of Milwaukee area businesses are optimistic about the fourth quarter, according to the latest Business Outlook Survey from the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce.
Of the Milwaukee area businesses surveyed, 69 percent expect fourth quarter sales gains, 63 percent expect fourth quarter profit gains and 53 percent say they plan to add employees during the fourth quarter.
“The level of optimism expressed by area businesses suggests continuing business growth through the remainder of 2017,” said Bret Mayborne, the MMAC’s economic research director. “The levels of optimism expressed across the board remain healthy, but have not improved over time, suggesting that while continuing growth is expected, accelerated gains are not likely in the near-term.”
The Business Outlook Survey, conducted by the MMAC, contains responses from 112 Milwaukee area firms, both large and small, employing a total of more than 34,800 people.
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Kenya’s Weldon Kirui, breaking open the race in the penultimate mile, won the 33rd annual Los Angeles Marathon Sunday morning.
Kirui, the 2016 LA Marathon winner, covered the 26.2 mile course from Dodgers Stadium to the Santa Monica Pier in 2 hours, 11 minutes, 48 seconds.
Ethiopia’s Gebresdik Adihana was second in 2:11:57. Another Kenyan, Elisha Barno, the 2017 winner, was third in 2:12:57.
Weldon Kirui from Kenya is your 2018 #LAMarathon Elite Men champion! Welcome to Santa Monica, Weldon, and congratulations! pic.twitter.com/ZBcelltVLH — City of Santa Monica (@santamonicacity) March 18, 2018
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Reports are flying about teams showing interest in moving up and down in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft Thursday.
Between now and the start of this year’s draft in Arlington, Texas check cleveland.com for rumors from around the league.
Here are the latest in rumors over the weekend.
By Nathaniel Cline, cleveland.com
Jammu welcomes seasons first shower. Seasons first rains brings much wanted relief from the prolonged dry spell.
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Spalding Police have this morning issued 12 fixed penalties for cycling offences in the area.
A spokesman said: “Please use cycle lights during hours of darkness and abide by traffic signs when on a bike.”
LOS ANGELES — Actress Brigitte Nielsen announced on Instagram that she is pregnant with her fifth child at the age of 54.
The Rocky IV actress posted two photos on Instagram showing off her baby bump. Nielsen, who is also known for roles in movies such as Red Sonja and Beverly Hills Cop II, also worked as a model for legendary designers such as Giorgio Armani, Gianni Versace and Gianfranco Ferré.
“Family getting larger #me #family #brigittenielsen #babybump,” one of the captions said.
Nielsen is married to 39-year-old Mattia Dessi, a producer.
Nielsen has been married five times and has four sons, according to People Magazine. Her sons are 23, 25, 28 and 34.
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Thousands of people are expected to attend, and there are some things you should be aware of if you plan to come down (WFIE)
After Henderson City Commissioners tightened smoking rules to include e-cigarettes, festival goers during this week's Handy Fest will see some changes.
Thousands of people are expected to attend, and there are some things you should be aware of if you plan to come down.
The City of Henderson passed a new law banning people from vaping electronic cigarettes and smoking from 15-feet of any city parks, like at Riverfront water park.
"It's gonna be really hard for us to police it, so we're asking people to police themselves, and say, be careful, quit smoking around your neighbors if they complain, you know, move away. That's how we did it this year," Kenny Perkins, the festival chairman said.
The event will continue for the rest of the week until Saturday night.
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Experts know adult ticks can live in winter as long as it doesn't go too far below freezing. Since NW Ohio had such a mild winter they're saying that this tick season could be one of the worst that they've seen.
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Man gets 4 years for accidental shooting death of 4-year-old
CROWN POINT, Ind. (AP) — A northwestern Indiana man has been sentenced to four years in prison for the fatal accidental shooting of his 4-year-old nephew.
Twenty-three-year-old Lamario E. Delgado-Gonzalez told a judge Monday that he was sorry for fatally shooting Garrion Glover Jr. in May 2017 at an East Chicago apartment.
The (Northwest Indiana) Times reports the East Chicago man sobbed while telling the court he loved his nephew unconditionally.
Delgado-Gonzalez pleaded guilty in May to reckless homicide and admitted that he unintentionally shot his nephew.
The boy's mother told police she was awakened by a noise and found her son bleeding on the floor, not far from a couch where Delgado-Gonzalez had been sleeping.
Delgado-Gonzalez was arrested in Illinois in December. He told police he was in "a (marijuana) coma" at the time of the shooting.
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The 109th Manoa Cup continued Wednesday at the O’ahu Country Club in Nu’uanu, where the top seeds in both the Open Division and Women’s Draw advanced to Thursday.
Mililani’s Mari Nishiura earned a spot into the semifinal round with a 5-and-4 win over Kimberlie Miyamoto, as the inaugural women’s champion at the event keeps her bid to be the first multiple time winner alive. Nishiura, who is on the University of Nevada’s golf team will face Karissa Kilby on Thursday. The other final-four matchup with pit Aiko Leong against Isabella Leung.
In the Open Division, top-seeded Zackary Kaneshiro advanced into the round of 16 with a 5-and-4 win over Chad Lee. Kaneshiro will get Justin Taparra on Thursday.
Among the others advancing into the round of 16 is former champion Matthew Ma and Mid-Pacific graduate Tyler Isono. The two will face-off on Thursday.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former NBA forward Rasual Butler and his wife were killed in a single-vehicle rollover crash in Los Angeles.
The crash happened around 2:30 a.m. Wednesday in the Studio City area and left a swath of damage along a major thoroughfare.
Coroner's Assistant Chief Ed Winter says the 38-year-old Butler and 31-year-old Leah LaBelle Vladowski were pronounced dead at the scene. Autopsies are pending.
Butler was drafted in 2002 by the Miami Heat and played for a total of eight NBA teams including the Los Angeles Clippers, Chicago Bulls and San Antonio Spurs.
Butler's wife was an R&B singer signed to Epic Records. She placed 12th on the third season of "American Idol" in 2004.
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The NBA’s biggest day of the regular season is Christmas Day, which oftentimes features the most important regular-season games of the year. Beyond that, the league has done its best to give hoops fans as much basketball as it can on another holiday: Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This year, the league will copy its formula from Christmas and give us a rematch of the last three NBA Finals on MLK Day.
Thanks to today’s release of the league’s full schedule, we learned that the Cleveland Cavaliers will play host to the Golden State Warriors for the first (and only) time during the 2017-18 regular season on Jan. 15 at 8 p.m. It will air on TNT, and is going to highlight a fascinating day of basketball. Here’s the league’s entire slate that day:
He described sitting on the pavement in an alley, feeling angry that he would not be able to say goodbye to the people he loved. There was so much blood, he thought his life was over.
Retirement is a legitimate option for Cutler (shoulder) at this stage in the offseason, ESPN's Jeff Dickerson reports.
After missing out on a possible deal with the Jets last month, Cutler has drawn little to no interest from any team in the league. Combined with the fact he's made over $100 million in his 11-season career, has been sacked over 300 times and suffered a plethora of injuries along the way, it certainly seems to be a logical time for Cutler to throw in the towel. However, it's also possible he could simply take a year off from football with the intention of re-gauging his value on the open market next offseason.
Kristen Stewart and her girlfriend Stella Maxwell are quite the jet setters!
The super cute couple were spotted as they arrived at Orly airport on Wednesday (June 14) just south of Paris, France.
Kristen and Stella kept it casual as they made their way through the terminal, although it’s not clear where they were headed!
The duo just arrived in the City of Lights yesterday and spent some time touring the city in the evening.
They were spotted getting dinner at Caviar Kaspia restaurant before heading to grab a drink at La Mecanique Ondulatoire bar in Paris.
Kristen and Stella have been dating for several months and have been seen spending a lot of time together recently!
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CLEVELAND — Nearly a year after he was sentenced to five years’ probation for his involvement in the Oakhill Renaissance Place corruption scandal and only a few weeks before his house arrest is to end, Martin Yavorcik will return to court March 28.
The two key components of his verdict – a jury finding him guilty of eight felonies, and Yavorcik not being sent to prison for his crimes – will be the focus of arguments in front of a three-member panel of the Cleveland-based 8th District Court of Appeals.
The three appellate judges assigned to the case are Sean C. Gallagher, Kathleen Ann Keough and Anita Laster Mays. Judge Keough has ties to the Mahoning Valley as she earned her bachelor's degree in English and history from Youngstown State University.
For the complete story, read Wednesday's Vindicator and Vindy.com
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — A contractor working at a Pennsylvania newspaper who was pinned underneath a piece of machinery that was being removed from the pressroom has died.
The Lehigh County coroner says the man became trapped at The Morning Call in Allentown on Tuesday afternoon. Crews have been dismantling the printing press after the paper's printing operations moved to Jersey City, New Jersey.
The coroner says the victim is a 32-year-old man from Cape Coral, Florida. His name wasn't immediately released.
The Morning Call reports that newsroom workers heard a loud boom shortly after 5 p.m. The cause of the accident is under investigation.
Publisher and editor Robert York expressed "heartfelt sympathy" to the man's family and says the company is cooperating with authorities. The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration has been notified of the contractor's death.
Officials in a remote South Texas county have approved a contract to open a privately run, 1,000-bed immigration lockup on the site of a tent city prison that was destroyed during a 2015 riot.
The Valley Morning Star of Harlingen reports that Willacy County commissioners on Monday agreed to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center outside Raymondville, about 50 miles (80 kilometers) from the U.S.-Mexico border city of Brownsville.
County Judge Aurelio Guerra says the new lockup will boost the local economy.
The prison that housed 3,000 inmates in tent-like domes closed after the 2015 uprising. A county lawsuit blamed the riot on “abysmal mismanagement” by Utah-based Management & Training Corp.
Management & Training, which bought the site last year, will operate the new immigrant facility.
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Harper caught all three balls thrown his way for 25 yards in a 25-23 loss to Seattle on Sunday.
Harper finished second in wide receiver targets and receptions Sunday. Despite getting some run in the second half of the season, the rookie wideout failed to make an impact in the fantasy game, finishing the season with 13 catches for 133 yards. The 49ers are devoid of talent at the wide receiver position, so the team may opt to bring him back for the 2017 season, but he would have to battle for a roster spot during training camp if they do.
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MYRTLE CREEK, Ore. — Oregon State Police say two women have died after apparently falling from a bridge on Interstate 5 following a single-vehicle crash.
Police say emergency crews responded at about 2:30 a.m. Monday after the driver and her female passenger called 911 to report the crash north of Myrtle Creek on a bridge crossing the South Umpqua River.
Police say crews arrived and found a 2002 Kia sport utility vehicle but not the driver or passenger.
Police say crews soon after located two woman dead on the riverbank below.
Names haven’t been released.
Police are continuing to investigate.
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Two local artists are celebrating the separate releases of their albums -- together!
Kathryn Rose Wood and Mikayla Braun both have new albums coming out. And they are throwing a double album release party Sunday (Oct. 8) at 8 p.m. at Gasa Gasa. Doors open at 7 p.m.
Look for Kathryn Rose Wood on Facebook for more information on her new album, In the Ashes.
And check out Mikayla Braun's website for more information on her new album, Synapse.
Marriage ceremonies across Africa’s ethnic groups are not deeply rooted in the continent’s respect and appreciation for family, but are also a celebratory affair with lots of food and beautiful wedding attire.
Here’s a look at the traditional wedding attire for both men and women from some of the continent’s largest ethnic groups.
Students at Granada Hills Charter High School in Los Angeles walked out of their classrooms on Wednesday to join the #Enough National School Walkout The students spelled out "ENOUGH" on the football field of the campus.Walkouts and other actions were being held at nearly 3,000 schools nationwide.At 10 a.m. local time, students across the nation joined together in a 17-minute walkout in honor of the 17 victims killed in Parkland, Florida.The event comes exactly a month after the deadly school shooting. Since the massacre, students have led the charge, demanding Congress make changes to current gun laws.
MMAjunkie Radio kicks off today at 1 p.m. ET (10 a.m. PT) with guests Ben Nguyen and Dann Stupp.
Nguyen defeated former title challenger Tim Elliott this past Saturday at UFC Fight Night 110. Stupp, MMAjunkie’s co-founder/editor-in-chief, is interim president of the new MMA Journalists Association.
MMAjunkie Radio airs from 1 to 3 p.m. ET (10 a.m. to noon PT), live from Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. You can watch and listen live on MMAjunkie’s Facebook and YouTube pages. Additionally, SiriusXM Rush (Ch. 93) carries a replay later in the day (8-10 p.m. ET) and the following morning (7-9 a.m. ET), or catch a replay on demand.
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A plane carrying 35 Russian diplomats and their families, who have been expelled by order of President Barack Obama, has arrived back in Moscow. The 35 were told to leave Washington last week in response to an alleged hacking scandal. Republican Senator John McCain has called for an even tougher stand against Moscow. “We will be…
US 'dropped the mask' with Venezuela threat: minister
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News headlines about Universal Display have trended positive recently, according to Alpha One. Alpha One, a service of Accern, rates the sentiment of press coverage by analyzing more than twenty million blog and news sources.
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There are on the Independent.ie story from 11 hrs ago, titled Arkansas Death Row inmates want appeal court to rule on 'decency' claim. In it, Independent.ie reports that:
Six Death Row prisoners who Arkansas plans to execute by the end of April want an appeals court to decide on their claim that the tight timetable would violate "evolving standards of decency". http://www.independent.ie/world-news/arkansas-death-row-inmates-want-appeal-court-to-rule-on-decency-claim-35628590.html Six Death Row prisoners who Arkansas plans to execute by the end of April want an appeals court to decide on their claim that the tight timetable would violate "evolving standards of decency".
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NAPLES, Fla. -- A businessman got kicked out of Gary Owen's comedy show in Naples last night after shouting several racial slurs during the act.
Gary Owen said a drunk white man started talking so loudly, he actually had to stop during his performance and tell him to be quiet.
"To the point where I'm trying to tell a joke and I couldn't get through it, he was so loud," Owen said.
At one point, Gary said he even left the stage to walk over to the man and tell him he was being loud.
After Gary took a jab at Donald Trump, he says the man started shouting derogatory racial slurs that everyone could hear and got himself kicked out.
After the show, Owen posted a video to his Facebook page calling out the man, who is Joe Lanham, the Vice President of Sales at National Roofers of Collier Inc.
The owner of that business told Fox 4 that Lanham has been suspended indefinitely without pay.
Owen said he doesn't want anything to happen to him but hopes Lanham will learn from his mistake.
William A. Hicks, 41, was held up and robbed of his money and then badly cut with knives, beat into unconsciousness and left for dead by a band of three men at a point along the New York Central railroad between Bellevue and Monroeville last night. He is now being cared for at Monroeville where his condition is reported as being very critical.
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Bill Cosby dusted off his famous "Fat Albert" voice while leaving a Philadelphia courthouse during his ongoing sexual assault trial this week.
The comedian, who's on trial for allegedly drugging and raping a woman in 2004, voiced the character Fat Albert in the TV cartoon that he created in 1972.
While walking out of the courthouse on Tuesday night, Cosby did the voice and yelled out, "Hey, Hey, Hey!," which was Fat Albert's catchphrase on the show.
On Tuesday, the jury in Cosby's trial was unable to reach a verdict after a second day of deliberations.
Clint Davis covers entertainment and trending news topics for the Scripps National Desk. Follow him on Twitter @MrClintDavis.
Fun seekers of different age brackets trooped out in a large number to ITV/Radio Corporate Headquarters on Airport Road, for East Gbedu, an event synonymous with ITV/Radio.
Best Mbiere reports that some children and parents who participated in various competitions went home with fantastic gifts.
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Neil Young has announced two new shows with his legendary backing band Crazy Horse. The group will come back together for two shows in Fresno, California on May 1 and 2. “First time in a long time, live on stage. No rehearsal,” Young wrote in a blog post on the Neil Young Archives site. There’s been no confirmation of the other performers at the show, but guitarist and current E Street band member Nils Lofgren, who began his career in earnest collaborating with Young on classic albums like After the Gold Rush and Tonight’s The Night, is a confirmed participant. “Beyond honored. Nothing like playing with old friends,” Lofgren tweeted. “A friend just reminded me, at this age you can’t coast.” Young’s last album featuring Crazy Horse was 2012’s Psychedelic Pill, and he last played with the band in 2014. Information about ticketing has not yet been released.
"The first thing I would tell men and women is that biases are real, but you can correct them — on every level," says Sandberg. "For example, when women are getting interrupted, you can interrupt the interrupter, even if you are the junior manager."
She tells Rhimes that our inability to acknowledge these biases can be linked to many of the problems we face in the workforce today.
"We need to know that 'angry,' 'emotional' and 'aggressive' are labels applied to certain women," she says. "Once you know that, when you hear someone say 'angry,' when you hear someone say 'emotional,' when you hear someone say 'aggressive,' you or someone else can say, 'Wait a second, no, no, no, no,' and theoretically rip that cover off."
Regardless of your position within an organization, she says, you have the power to correct these biases.
Obstruct the Republican Anti-Health Care, Anti-Environment, Anti-Alternative Energy, Anti-Women, Anti-All The Good Things MOST Americans stand for ..... Agenda !
And here is how to begin to do it...direct from their playbook...spread it far and wide:
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Click on "The Republican agenda in action" to get Gregg's actual "manual" on official letterhead.
Let's blizzard them with parliamentary procedure, minutiae, points of order, motions, filibusters, amendments, and bureaucracy.
Here is the gallery from the final Springdale Jr. Pro games January 27. It was Missouri versus Georgia. Please enjoy this gallery and look for more sports on the website and in print.
As groups of friends and families flock to the nearest beach to bask in the beautiful weather we are having, we tend to forget about the poor craytors working around the clock cutting silage.
With some spending at least 100+ in tractors/fields in the sweltering heat, the job can somewhat take its toll.
But whatever the weather, 92-year-old farmer from Nebraska has found a way to make the task a hand a lot easier for himself.
Jim Schippert has designed and built a motorized lift to help him up into this cab during harvest season.
His proud grandson, Jimmy uploaded a video of the contraption in action earlier this month and so far, it’s been watched over 360K times.
My grandpa, at age 92, has had some trouble getting on the combine the last few years. He came up with this solution that he designed and built himself. #Builttofarm pic.twitter.com/2OmchqdhjA — Jimmy Sindelar (@JimmySindelar) June 30, 2018
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Roche Holding AG’s Genentech said Monday afternoon that the Food and Drug Administration has approved its drug for diabetic retinopathy, a complication of diabetes that can cause blindness. The drug, Lucentis, is the first approved for patients with or without swelling in the back of the eye called diabetic macular edema. Genentech estimates that diabetic retinopathy affects nearly 7.7 million Americans, and said the condition is the leading cause of blindness among adults ages 20 to 74. Roche shares have surged 9.4% over the last three months, compared with a 3.2% rise in the S&P 500 .
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The Volunteer Office at WVU Medicine and the West Virginia University Music Therapy Program have launched a volunteer program to provide music for patients and families at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. Trained musicians are starting to play in designated public spaces and waiting areas with the goal of encouraging patients to be more motivated in their treatment.
Submitted by the Big Rapids High School Alumni Association Board BIG RAPIDS — The Big Rapids High School Alumni Association is accepting nominations for the annual BRHS Distinguished Alumni Award. […]
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In this image made from one of three videos released Wednesday, May 30, 2018, by the Broward County State Attorney's Office, Nikolas Cruz, the suspect in February's shooting at a Florida high school, announces his intention to become the next school shooter, aiming to kill at least 20 people. The videos were found on Cruz's cellphone after the Feb. 14 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School that killed 17 people and injured 17 others. (Broward County State Attorney's Office via AP)
Beliebers may soon be invading the fashion world!
Justin Bieber filed documents to trademark "The House of Drew," "La Maison Drew," and "Drew" in preparation for a possible fashion line on Feb. 16.
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The legal filing list the intended goods and services as "clothing and wearing apparel," and states that the fashion house could include shirts, jackets, pajamas, children's clothing, swimsuits, robes and bras, according to The Blast.
Justin--who recently reconnected with on-and-off love Selena Gomez-- filed the documents under his company Bieber Time Holdings, LLC.
The 23-year-old singer joins a long list of celebrities who have launched fashion houses and clothing lines, including Beyonce ("Ivy Park"), Nicole Richie ("House of Harlow"), Jennifer Lopez ("JLO") and Sarah Jessica Parker ("SJP").
It is unknown when the line is hitting runways but Justin fans should get their coins ready.
Police are investigating after shots were apparently fired in Overbrook Thursday night.
Officers responding to 911 calls at about 10 p.m. found shell casings at the intersection of Presland Road and Whitton Crescent, in the middle of a residential neighbourhood.
However there was no evidence anyone was hurt.
Central district investigators are on the case.
A young man who was caught with camouflage clothing resembling military wear has been charged. The accused is 26-year-old Kariba Charles of Kentish Road.
In a statement to the media yesterday, the police revealed that he was found with the clothing at Kentish Road and Ottos.
It is a crime to have or wear camouflage clothing in this country if you’re not a member of the Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force.
The Military Uniforms Act states that any person who commits this offence can be fined up to $2,000 or jailed for one year.
Meanwhile, Casmore Cornwall, 30, of Kentish Road and Chang Lee Lewis, 41, of Cassada Gardens are charged with possession of 14.2 grammes of cannabis, intent to supply to others and intent to transfer. They are also accused of possession of seven cannabis plants and selling alcoholic beverages without a licence.
Brandon Paul (back spasms) is questionable for tomorrow’s Spurs-Jazz game. Rudy Gay (right heel bursitis) and Kawhi Leonard (return from injury management) are out.
Evening to celebrate success in transplantation with host Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, to benefit Toronto General & Western Hospital Foundation. 7:30 pm. $100, adv $85.
The Colorado Energy Office is searching for a Weld County partner to continue a statewide program.
Joseph Pereira, the Colorado Energy Office's director of low income energy services, said the weatherization assistance program has provided low income homes with insulation, furnace replacement and other energy efficiency projects for the past 40 years.
The energy office recently ended the contract with its previous partner due to budget and performance issues.
Pereira said the program wants to partner with a community action agency, local government branch or nonprofit. Candidates must be familiar with working in low income communities and possess strong technical and construction capabilities.
The energy office is prepared to begin the program as soon as officials find a partner.
ALBANY, N.Y. — Former “Sex and the City” star Cynthia Nixon said on Twitter Monday that she’ll challenge Gov. Andrew Cuomo in New York’s Democratic primary in September.
Her announcement sets up a race pitting an openly gay liberal activist against a two-term incumbent with a $30 million war chest and possible presidential ambitions.
In a video on Twitter, the public education advocate said, “We want our government to work again.”
Nixon in recent speeches has called on Democrats nationally to carve out a strong liberal identity instead of being merely the “anti-Trump party.”
The 51-year-old Manhattan mother of three is an ally of Democratic New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, who frequently clashes with Cuomo on various issues.
The 60-year-old Cuomo was favoured 66 per cent to 19 per cent over Nixon in a recent Siena College poll.
Ralphie May, a stand-up comedian who launched his career on NBC’s Last Comic Standing, has died at the age of 45.
May’s manager confirmed the news to The Hollywood Reporter; TMZ reports that May died of cardiac arrest in Las Vegas on Friday after battling pneumonia for a number of weeks.
A native of the South who often poked fun at his own weight, May first hit the national stage in 2003 as a contestant on the first season of NBC’s reality competition Last Comic Standing, which pitted aspiring stand-up comedians against each other in hopes of winning a cash prize and talent deal. He finished second, behind eventual winner Dat Phan.
He followed that up with an appearance on The Tonight Show With Jay Leno and later filmed a series of Comedy Central stand-up specials. In 2015, May released a pair of stand-up specials on Netflix: Unruly and Imperfectly Yours. He also provided the voice of Pnut on Adult Swim’s Squidbillies and appeared in an episode of Inside Amy Schumer that aired last year.
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The DJ, HBFIT founder, and budding entrepreneur Hannah Bronfman is in Coachella this week, where she’s been busy playing sets by day and boogying down come night. Naturally, Bronfman, 29, who graces the New York social scene with her own distinctive dress, brought some big city energy to the desert. Here, the soon-to-be bride (Bronfman is engaged to fellow DJ Brendan Fallis) breaks down her outfits for the first weekend of the festival. And yes, she has found the perfect fringe jacket.
Samsung Life Insurance Co Ltd said on Thursday it sold 1.12 trillion won (US$1 billion) worth of its shares in Samsung Electronics Co Ltd.
SEOUL: Samsung Life Insurance Co Ltd said on Thursday it sold 1.12 trillion won (US$1 billion) worth of its shares in Samsung Electronics Co Ltd.
The stake sale, aimed at removing regulatory risks, was scheduled to be completed before Thursday's market opening, it said in a regulatory filing.
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CHICAGO — A Republican lawmaker trying to unseat Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner is standing by a campaign ad that’s being blasted as racist, homophobic and “repulsive.”
State Rep. Jeanne Ives, a social and fiscal conservative, says the ad that began airing this weekend illustrates the GOP governor’s “chosen constituents based on the policy choices he made.”
The ad features actors portraying people including a transgender woman and a Chicago Teachers Union member, all thanking Rauner.
The deep-voiced transgender woman, wearing a dress that reveals a hairy chest, says “Thank you for signing legislation that lets me use the girl’s bathroom.”
Rauner hasn’t signed a so-called transgender bathroom bill.
Advocacy groups and people from both political parties quickly condemned the ad.
Ives says GOP primary voters need to know about Rauner’s “betrayals of conservatives.”
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Being a mall based clothing retailer has been a rough gig lately. Aeropostale, Inc. was saved from total liquidation in late 2016 when Simon Property Group and General Growth Properties swooped into bankruptcy court and made a deal to keep 229 of the stores open.
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CONCORD >> Concord VIBE, a program promoting the city to young professionals looking for a hip place to live, work or open a business, is the brainchild of a 30-year-old San Diego transplant. “I started noticing there was a younger population than is normally attributed to Concord,” said Pedro Garcia, who moved here in 2015 to take an economic development specialist position with the city.
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — English musician Sting sang "My One and Only Love" at Brown University after he and his wife Trudie Styler accepted honorary degrees.
Brown presented them with the degrees Sunday at its 250th commencement. Nobel Prize-winning physicist J. Michael Kosterlitz was among the other honorees.
Sting in 1977 formed the pioneering British rock band The Police with Stewart Copeland and Andy Summers. He and Styler co-founded an environmental organization, the Rainforest Fund, to protect the world's rainforests.
The university conferred a total of 2,795 degrees to undergraduate, graduate, medical and honorary students.
Before commencement, students walked from the Brown campus to the First Baptist Church in America. Located in Providence, it's the oldest Baptist church congregation in the U.S.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Cohen & Steers Inc:
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Police are looking for the suspects who took a laptop and an iPad from the Cleveland Public Library.
On Jan. 7 the two suspects in the photos entered the Cleveland Public Library on the 3500 block of Fulton Road and took the items.
If anyone recognizes the suspects or has any information about the crime you are asked to contact Detective Janet Murphy.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Pakistan says its influence with the Taliban has diminished since a U.S. drone strike killed the group's leader last year, derailing Afghan peace efforts.
Foreign Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif says his nation wants a neighbor at peace, and maintains some influence over the militants. But he says, "It's not as much as it used to be."
He blames the drone strike that killed Taliban leader Mullah Akhtar Mansour in Pakistan's southwestern Baluchistan province in May 2016. He contended the strike was aimed at sabotaging Pakistan-backed peace talks.
Asif is making his first visit to Washington since President Donald Trump laid out his strategy for Afghanistan and demanded Pakistan eliminate militant sanctuaries.
Asif told journalists Thursday that Pakistan can't be blamed for the violence in Afghanistan.
WASHINGTON (AP) — A prominent Washington lawyer who authored a report that's a key part of the special counsel's investigation into Paul Manafort has left his law firm.
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom confirmed Tuesday that Greg Craig, a former White House counsel under President Barack Obama, is no longer with the firm. His biography has been removed from the law firm website. The firm didn't immediately comment beyond confirming his departure.
Craig wrote a report funded by the Ukrainian Ministry of Justice about the trial of a former Ukrainian prime minister.
That report is cited in the indictment against Manafort, President Donald Trump's former campaign chairman. Manafort is accused of using offshore accounts to secretly funnel more than $4 million to fund the report.
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Leicester City’s Harry Maguire dedicated England’s World Cup penalty shoot-out victory over Colombia to the nation.
The City centre-back was widely praised for his performance as England overcame the Colombians by winning their first ever World Cup penalty shoot-out.
England had controlled most of the game and led through a Harry Kane penalty but were pegged back in added time of normal time by a Yerry Mina header.
“It was a knock-out game, to win a game, to win a penalty shoot-out, things we haven’t done recently in the past,” said Maguire.
“It is one for the fans, one for the nation. I hope everyone has a great time and hopefully we can do the same again on Saturday.”
England now face Sweden in the quarter-finals on Saturday at the Samara Arena.
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The city is shifting visiting hours at cemeteries during the colder months.
Starting Oct. 16, Brookside, St. Vital and Transcona cemeteries will be open from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m.
Then closing time will move to 4:30 p.m. on Nov. 1.
Hours will increase to 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. during March and April, and will return to current hours, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. in May.
Police arrest accomplice of Asma Rani's murderer
KOHAT: Police have arrested a close friend of Mujajhidullah Afridi, who is accused of killing a medical college Student Asma Rani in Mardan.
According to police, Shahzeb was taken into custody in a raid at his house in KDA.
The police saidÂ Shahzeb was accompanying the suspect at the time of the murder.
Shahzeb used to reccy the slain gril and helped the suspect flee the country, Geo TV quoted police as saying.
Meanwhile, the police have also recovered the weapon used in the murder and arrested a suspected identified as Sadiqullah.
SSP Operations Jamil Akhtar told media that authorities were in contact with Saudi government and the Interpol to arrest the suspect.
Asma Rani was shot dead on January 28 for refusing marriage perposal from Afridi.
She was a third year student of a medical college in Abbottabad.
The Supreme Court of Pakistan has also taken suo motu notice of the murder.Â
The suspect isÂ a relative of local leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf.Â
French Open champion Garbine Muguruza finished off a first-round match for the first time at the Brisbane International, and extended Sam Stosur's unhappy run in the process with a 7-5, 6-7 , 7-5 win on Monday. The fourth-seeded Muguruza saved three set points in the first and rallied from a break down in the third to finish off in 2 hours, 45 minutes on a humid afternoon.
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The Yankees stay in Cleveland on Friday to face the Cleveland Indians in Game 2 of the American League Division Series.
Cleveland shut out the Yankees in Game 1, winning 4–0 to take a 1–0 series lead.
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SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - North Korea says it released an American university student over what it calls humanitarian reasons in its first official comment since he was returned to his home state of Ohio in a coma.
The state-run Korean Central News Agency on Thursday said Otto Warmbier had been sentenced to hard labor but didn't comment on his medical condition.
The 22-year-old Warmbier, a University of Virginia undergraduate, was convicted and sentenced in a one-hour trial in North Korea's Supreme Court in March 2016. He got 15 years in prison with hard labor for subversion after he tearfully confessed that he had tried to steal a propaganda banner.
His father, Fred Warmbier, told Fox News that his son was "terrorized and brutalized" and has been in a coma for more than a year.
President Donald Trump’s sons Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump are expected to visit Dubai this week to open a Trump-branded golf complex.
Trump’s sons will be the guests of honor for the opening of the Trump International Golf Club Dubai on Feb. 18, according to an invitation sent to guests by Dubai-listed developer DAMAC Properties.
DAMAC and real-estate mogul Trump announced in 2013 it would build the complex in its $6-billion, 28-million-square-foot ‘Akoya by DAMAC’ development. DAMAC pays a licensing fee to the Trump Organization to use the Trump brand.
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The port of Singapore recorded its first year-on-year decline in bunker sales of 2017 during the month of May, according to preliminary estimates released by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA).
According to Reuters report, Sale of marine fuels in Singapore in May fell to 4.181 million tonnes, down 4.2 percent from the same period last year, the second lowest monthly sale by volumes this year.
The May volumes were also down 1.7 percent from April, the data showed. The last time monthly sales were lower this year was in February.
Vessel arrivals coming to Singapore for refuelling, also known as bunkering, also fell 3.1 percent from a year ago to 3,513 in May.
So far this year, Singapore has averaged 4,216,880 tonnes per month. If it were to average 4,130,800 tonnes during the next during the next seven months of the year, then Singapore would reach 50 million tonnes during a calendar year for the first time.
Hoomanawanui (ankle) has been cleared to take part in the Saints' offseason workout program, which begins Monday, Herbie Teope of the New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
The veteran tight end missed the entire 2016 season with a high-ankle injury, which he suffered during the Saints' third preseason game. It appears that having the last seven months off has provided ample recovery time for Hoomanawanui, who logged 11 catches for 79 yards and three touchdowns in his last healthy campaign with the Saints in 2015. He'll likely offer most of his impact as a blocker if he's able to secure a roster spot out of training camp this fall.
BUDAPEST, March 28 Hungary's central bank kept its base rate on hold at 0.9 percent on Tuesday as expected, while investors focused on a possible further reduction in the size of its main three-month deposit facility in a statement due at 1300 GMT.
With the bank ruling out further cuts in its main policy rate, a cut in the deposit facility has emerged as its tool to stimulate the economy and curb market interest rates in a drive to lower borrowing costs for businesses and households.
All 20 analysts in a March 20-22 Reuters poll said the bank's base rate would stay unchanged. According to the median forecasts in the survey, the base rate will not change this year but could rise to 1.2 percent by end-2018. (Reporting by Krisztina Than and Gergely Szakacs)
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected Arkansas’ request to lift a stay that would have allowed the state to conduct its first execution in nearly a dozen years.
Justices turned down Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge’s request to vacate a stay for Don Davis, who was set to die Monday night by lethal injection. It was the second time in seven years that Davis has come within hours of execution before courts intervened.
Arkansas had planned to execute eight inmates before the end of April, when one of its lethal injection drugs expires.
Gov. Asa Hutchinson said he’s disappointed that the nation’s high court declined to lift the stay. But the Republican governor said he was heartened by other court rulings Monday that could pave the way for Arkansas to execute several more inmates before the end of the month.
The state’s next two executions are scheduled for Thursday night.
Rutledge noted that there are five upcoming executions “with nothing preventing them from occurring.”
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No. 16 ARIZONA ST. 95, No. 2 KANSAS 85 ARIZONA ST. (9-0)
White 6-11 1-1 13, Shibel 1-1 0-0 3, Justice 2-10 1-2 7, Evans 8-14 1-2 22, Holder 8-16 9-12 29, Lake 0-1 0-0 0, Mitchell 0-1 0-0 0, Martin 8-11 3-3 21. Totals 33-65 15-20 95.
KANSAS (7-2)
Azubuike 6-7 1-1 13, Newman 5-12 0-0 13, Vick 11-15 0-0 25, Graham 7-16 0-0 19, Mykhailiuk 3-14 5-6 14, Lightfoot 0-1 1-2 1, Garrett 0-2 0-0 0. Totals 32-67 7-9 85.
Halftime_Kansas 40-37. 3-Point Goals_Arizona St. 14-28 (Evans 5-9, Holder 4-7, Martin 2-2, Justice 2-9, Shibel 1-1), Kansas 14-38 (Graham 5-11, Vick 3-6, Newman 3-8, Mykhailiuk 3-11, Garrett 0-2). Fouled Out_None. Rebounds_Arizona St. 26 (Justice 9), Kansas 34 (Azubuike 9). Assists_Arizona St. 17 (Holder 7), Kansas 19 (Graham 8). Total Fouls_Arizona St. 13, Kansas 16. A_16,300 (16,300).
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A Pakistani health official says a special five-day anti-polio drive is being launched in the capital of southwestern Baluchistan province after traces of polio virus were found in the sewer system.
Syed Faisal Ahmed, the coordinator for Emergency Operation Centre in Quetta, said Monday that some 400,000 children under age five will be immunized against the deadly virus.
He said decision to launch the special drive was made after environmental samples in Quetta confirmed the presence of the virus. Ahmed said 1,345 teams will cover 39 local councils of the city amid tight security.
Multiple anti-polio drives enabled Pakistan to announce last year that the virus had largely eliminated.
ISTANBUL, Feb 15 (Reuters) - Turkey will bid to host the Euro 2024 soccer tournament after three previous unsuccessful attempts, Turkish Football Federation head Yildirim Demiroren said on Wednesday.
The country previously made bids to stage the finals in 2008, 2012 and 2016.
"On this occasion we believe both as a management board and a country that we deserve to get it," Demiroren said at a meeting to announce the candidacy with sports minister Akif Cagatay Kilic.
Turkey will make its official application on March 2, Demiroren added. UEFA will announce all 2024 bidders on March 10 and its decision on the winning bid in September 2018.
The Turkish federation chief highlighted the country's recent investments in stadiums as an asset to their bid.
"Turkey is the only example of a country in Europe or even the world which has made as many as 32 stadium investments in the last few years," Demiroren said. (Writing by Daren Butler; Editing by Ece Toksabay and Ken Ferris)
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The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) honored the top 10 shippers and ocean carriers that have contributed to Port NOLA’s success over the years during the 10th anniversary of the Cargo Connections Conference (CCC) on Monday, April 9, 2018.
“The Port of New Orleans values our relationships with all of our customers,” said Brandy D. Christian, Port of New Orleans President and CEO. “We are proud to recognize our partners who play vital roles in supporting Port NOLA’s success as a global gateway.”
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VETERANS MEMORIAL HAS GROWN UP — The third-year program produced its signature win on Thursday against Flour Bluff. The Eagles have the inside track to the 30-5A South Zone title and shot at a district title, and a possible chance to face Calallen.
MOODY IS TOUGH TO KEEP DOWN — The Trojans were down 25-13 late in the third quarter but came back to outscore Carroll 20-0 over the final 15 minutes of the game for the victory. Moody (5-1, 1-0 in 30-5A South Zone) has shown resiliency all season long in victories and in losses.
REFUGIO BACK ON COURSE — The Class 2A No. 6-ranked Bobcats rebounded big with a dominating 47-10 victory against Santa Gertrudis Academy on Friday. District play begins next week and Refugio is on course for a showdown with Shiner the final week of the season.
Joey Votto heaves foul ball into stands (Video)
Something got into Joey Votton on Monday night.
The Cincinnati Reds first baseman had a funny display during his team’s game against the Chicago Cubs. Votto fielded a foul ball and instead of giving the ball to a fan or umpire like most players do, he decided to launch the ball into the stands:
Joey: Let's find a Reds fan to give this to.
Inner Joey: THROW IT OUT OF THE STADIUM pic.twitter.com/HUnDw7owHI — Cincinnati Reds (@Reds) August 15, 2017
What was that all about? We’re trying to figure out what was more bizarre: Votto’s heave, or Joe Maddon playing four people in the outfield to defend against Votto:
SAINT-COME-D’OLT, France (Reuters) - Wearing colorful headdresses, floral decorations and large bells around their necks, herds of cows headed up toward the Aubrac Plateau in southern France over the weekend in an annual trip toward greener pastures for the summer months.
Each year, farmers from around the area in the elevated Massif Central region organize festivities to mark the occasion when the animals leave the valley, where they spend winter, for better quality grass higher up in the mountains.
Some of the Aubrac cows, which are known for their hardiness, travel some 60 km (40 miles) for the trip.
Montana State awarded $378K in suicide prevention grants
BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) — Montana State University received $378,000 in suicide prevention grants to expand two programs.
A $221,000 grant will improve a program that offers online videos that teach adults coping strategies to reduce anxiety and depression. The videos offered under the Thrive-Montana program are chosen based on the person's answers to a series of questions.
Thrive-Montana was launched as a pilot project in 2017 and reached 464 people in 100 communities and was improved based on their feedback.
A $157,000 grant will allow MSU's Center for Mental Health Research and Recovery to implement the Youth Aware of Mental Health program in the Great Falls school district. YAM has already presented awareness and resiliency strategies to more than 1,300 Montana high school students in eight schools.
Montana has been in the top five for suicide rate over the past three decades.
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Wynn Resorts has hired a law firm to help investigate sexual misconduct allegations against casino mogul Steve Wynn, the company’s chairman and CEO.
A statement by Los Angeles-based law firm O’Melveny & Myers LLP says it will assist the Wynn board’s special committee of independent directors with the inquiry.
The statement released Friday says investigators will set up a phone and web-based reporting line for current and former Wynn employees to provide information.
The Wall Street Journal reported Jan. 26 that a number of women said Wynn harassed or assaulted them and that one case led to a $7.5 million settlement.
The Las Vegas billionaire has vehemently denied the allegations, which he attributed to a campaign led by his ex-wife.
He also faces investigations by gambling regulators in two states.
We started our day with temperatures in the 30s across much of the area, making for a frigid start, but this afternoon we will warm up nicely with highs in the 60s under a mostly clear sky and no chance for rain. For tonight we will keep with the drier conditions as temperatures fall to the 30s under a mostly clear sky once again, but this will be our last night of chilly weather this week as we go into a warming trend tomorrow.
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BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) - The mayor of Azerbaijan's second-largest city has been shot and wounded in an attack that also wounded his bodyguard.
The Interior Ministry said Elmar Veliyev, the mayor of Ganja, was attacked outside his office late Tuesday. It said in Wednesday's statement that the gunman was arrested by police. His motives weren't immediately clear.
Veliyev and his bodyguard have been hospitalized with gunshot wounds and are in stable condition.
Authorities said that President Ilham Aliyev has taken personal control of the investigation.
Ganja, a city of 330,000, is located in western Azerbaijan.
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SUPPLY, NC (WWAY) — In boys basketball New Hanover, Hoggard and South Brunswick all recorded wins on Tuesday in the first round of the Farm Bureau Insurance Mideastern Conference Tournament. New Hanover rolled over Laney 73-44. New Hanover hasn’t lost to Laney in boys basketball since 2003. Hoggard rolled over Topsail 77-40. In a bit of an upset South Brunswick edged West Brunswick 47-44. Check out our game action from Tuesday night from the campus of Brunswick Community College. We also showcased North Brunswick’s win over Dixon.
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ZURICH, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Swiss group Autoneum has reached an exclusive license agreement with Iranian automotive supplier Ayegh Khodro Toos (AKT) to produce and distribute components in Iran, it said on Monday.
AKT will produce carpet systems and inner dashes at its plant in Mashhad for IKAP, a joint venture between carmaker Iran Khodro and PSA, the French automotive group.
The first vehicle equipped with Autoneum components, a sport utility vehicle, will be launched in early 2019, the Swiss group said. (Reporting by Michael Shields, editing by John Miller)
Video: Local poet James Brown reads poem about non-violence
James Brown, a Macon local, has written about Martin Luther King Jr. and has several poems about non-violence, which is what MLK preached.
RICHMOND, Ky. — Delano Spencer scored 20 points with six 3-pointers, Christian Mekowulu added 19 points, and Tennessee State beat Eastern Kentucky 73-60 on Saturday night to win its fourth straight.
Darreon Reddick scored 11 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for the Tigers (12-11, 7-5 Ohio Valley Conference), who shot 50 per cent from the field and made 16 of 20 free throws.
Spencer bracketed a 10-1 run with 3s for a 42-32 Tigers lead, then hit back-to-back 3s for a 52-43 lead with 10:10 to play. Zach Charles replied with a 3 and the Blazers trailed by six, but got no closer from there.
The Colonels led 21-19 on Nick Mayo’s 3, but Ken’Darrius Hamilton’s layup sparked a 9-2 run and the Tigers led 32-28 at halftime after holding Eastern Kentucky to 38 per cent shooting from the field.
Mayo scored 21 points, Charles had 17 and Dedric Boyd 10 for the Colonels (8-17, 2-10), who have lost six straight.
U.S. forward Rubio Rubin has signed with the Mexican club Tijuana.
The 21-year-old from Beaverton, Oregon, was with Utrecht in the Netherlands from 2014-17 and split last year between Denmark's Silkeborg and Norway's Stabaek.
He scored twice for the U.S. at the 2015 Under-20 World Cup and made his national team debut in November 2014 against Colombia. He has five international appearances.
Tijuana announced his agreement Thursday.
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Arsonists sparked a blaze close to a reservoir in South Yorkshire last night.
They set fire to a bin at Worsbrough Reservoir at 7.25pm.
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Firefighters from Cudworth Fire Station spent 20 minutes tackling the blaze.
Elsewhere, arsonists also struck on Sheffield Road in Worsbrough by setting fire to a pile of litter by the side of the road at 12.15am.
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A crew from Barnsley Central Fire Station dealt with the blaze.
A bin was also set on fire in Town Street, Canklow, Rotherham, at 2.20am.
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A crew from Rotherham Central Fire Station spent 15 minutes putting the fire out.
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1. #MISSING MONEY: Ulster Bank has said an account glitch which resulted in funds disappearing from customers’ accounts was the result of human error.
2. #COURT: A man who was sentenced to three years in prison in relation to an assault in a south Dublin bookmakers has had his conviction quashed.
3. #TORONTO: A man has been charged over an incident in Toronto yesterday in which 10 people died after a van was driven onto a busy path.
4. #SEXUAL OFFENCES: The Criminal Justice Board in Northern Ireland has commissioned an independent review of how serious sexual offence cases are handled.
5. #DEPORTATION: A trainee garda who is originally from outside the country has resigned after an investigation found he was involved in a sham marriage.
A proposal has moved out of the South Carolina Senate Medical Affairs Committee which would require a special type of paper for doctors to write prescriptions.
Committee member State Sen. Margie Bright Matthews, D-Colleton, said the temper-resistant paper is already required for opioid prescriptions. “The law is now for opioid prescriptions you have to already have this type of paper,” she said.
Committee member State Sen. Tom Davis, R-Beaufort, said the paper helps prevents fraudulent prescriptions from being written. “You can’t take it and make a copy of it. If you make a copy of then it says ‘void’ or ‘fake’ on it.”
Matthews said it would not add to the cost of writing prescriptions for doctors. Prescriptions funded by Medicaid and Medicare must be written on the special type of paper.
It would only be required for prescriptions written by physicians. “It wouldn’t apply to those called in obviously if you’ve got a doctor or physician calling in,” Davis said.
The final battle of Busou Shoujo Machiavellism has resumed as the show’s most powerful girl has her backstory exposed, giving her some more depth though watchers at this point may likely only be interested in the decent action scenes (oppai has been provided for those wanting more service however).
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Feb 14 Grammer AG:
* To issue a mandatory convertible bond in a nominal amount of 60 million euros ($63.73 million) to strategic partner
* Mandatory convertible bond will be convertible into shares of company equivalent to approximately 9.2 percent of its share capital
* Conversion price amounts to 56.4734 euros while bond has a coupon of 1.625 percent
* Will be using proceeds from issue to finance its strategic growth in Germany as well as internationally and for general company purposes Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9414 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
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Live Updates: Washington In Shock After Gunman Opens Fire On Republican Baseball Practice
"We are united in our shock and anguish," Speaker Paul Ryan said after a gunman opened fire on Republicans at baseball practice, injuring five people. "An attack on one of us is an attack on all of us."
CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) - A defense lawyer for a woman accused of fatally beating her boyfriend with two metal frying pans claims that she was abused by the man.
A police probable cause statement shows that Maleia Cole told police she was angry that Jason Lewis had walked out of the trailer where they lived after an argument.
Public defender Meg Butler said that while Cole wasn't acting in self-defense, she suffered from "more of a battered-woman syndrome." She claimed that drug use led to outbursts from Lewis.
Maleia Cole, of Camden, appears in court next to her public defender Meg Butler, center, Friday, Oct. 6, 2017, during a detention hearing at the Superior Court in Camden N.J. Cole was charged with murder for the beating death of her boyfriend Jason Lewis in September. (Jose F. Moreno /Camden Courier-Post via AP, Pool)
Superior Court Judge Edward McBride noted that Cole admitted to the Sept. 2 attack and ordered her held in Camden County Jail until her trial.
Lewis died from his injuries on Sept. 26.
CRANDON (WAOW) – A judge Friday refused to dismiss charges accusing the chairman of the Sokaogon Band of Lake Superior Chippewa of assaulting a tribal employee who was being suspended and refused to give him a tribal-issued cell phone, according to online Forest County court records.
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YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (AP) — A state prison will use equipment seized from an illegal marijuana grower to cultivate vegetables for poor people.
The Vindicator of Youngstown, Ohio, reports tens of thousands of dollars' worth of hydroponic equipment seized by police in Campbell has been donated to the Trumbull Correctional Institution for the prison's inmate agricultural program.
Inmates at the maximum security prison in northeast Ohio grew 10,000 pounds of food donated to poor people last year.
The equipment was seized during a raid in Campbell last September in which police found 56 marijuana plants.
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Campbell Mayor Nick Phillips says equipment found during raids is usually destroyed but was instead donated after a prison official asked for it.
Phillips says "it's nice to see good coming from bad."
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Heroin and crack cocaine were discovered at a house in Chapel-en-le-Frith and a man and woman have been charged with drug supply offences.
A Derbyshire Police spokesman said: “Our officers carried out a search warrant on Tuesday, November 28 on Marsh Way.
“They discovered drugs, believed to be heroin and crack cocaine, drug related items, cash and mobile phones which were all seized.”
Martina Furness, 30, of Marsh Way, and Bambanani Bacela, 25, of no fixed address but from the Manchester area, were arrested on the same day at the address.
Mr Bacela was charged with possession with intent to supply Class A drugs and Ms Furness was charged with being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs.
They were both appeared at Chesterfield Justice Centre for an initial hearing on Wednesday, December 6.
The case was passed to Derby Crown Court for trial in January.
A Checkers Truck Stop security guard is credited with helping take down a couple of alleged drug dealers.
A Checkers Truck Stop security guard is credited with helping take down a couple of alleged drug dealers.
The security guard called police just after 4:00 a.m. Thursday, August 3, when he noticed two men sitting in a SUV in the back parking lot of the Waffle House at 105 S. Martin Luther Kind Ave.
Police said Coriano Derrick and Duwuan Johnson appeared to be selling illegal drugs from the vehicle. Police arrested both suspects, after finding 11 baggies containing cocaine, meth, and pot.
Oklahoma City Police Captain Bo Mathews said the security guard deserves a lot of credit.
“One of the best assets we have as a police department is a community helping us, calling in when they see something that doesn’t look like it’s right,” said Capt. Mathews.
Police said both suspects have been arrested before.
Robles is on the active roster for the NLDS against Chicago, The Washington Post's Chelsea Janes reports.
Robles will serve as depth in the outfield as manager Dusty Baker elected to carry six outfielders for the series. During 13 major-league games, the 20-year-old has gone 6-for-24 (.250 average) with three extra-base hits and four RBI.
TODAY: Cool, but fairly comfortable in the afternoon. A few breaks in the cloud cover this afternoon and evening. Highs in the mid 50s to low 60s. Breezy, with north winds at 10-15 MPH gusting to 25 MPH at times.
TONIGHT: Cold and mostly clear. North winds at 4-8 mph. Temperatures drop to or below freezing area-wide, with lows ranging from upper 20s to low 30s.
THURSDAY/FRIDAY: Mostly sunny both days. Highs in the low 60s Thursday and upper 60s Friday. Nice and comfortable weather.
WEEKEND: Slight chance of rain on Saturday, otherwise mostly cloudy, with highs in the upper 60s. Sunday will see more sun than clouds and highs back in the 70s.
Police at scene of robbery, shooting in Peoria The incident occurred near 81st and Peoria avenues, police said. Check out this story on azcentral.com: http://azc.cc/2opRLio Peoria police are searching for a person who may have been involved in a robbery and shooting late Wednesday afternoon.
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ESCONDIDO, Calif. — Authorities have arrested a suspect in the stabbing death of a 75-year-old retiree more than three decades ago in Southern California.
Police in Escondido say technology led to new analysis of fingerprints from the apartment where Richard Finney was stabbed 31 times in 1986.
The San Diego Union-Tribune reported Monday that Nathan Eugene Mathis faces a charge of murder and an allegation that he used a knife in the attack. The 62-year-old retired security guard pleaded not guilty last week.
Investigators haven’t named a possible motive or said whether the defendant and the victim knew each other.
Gina Turi Curry, Finney’s granddaughter, tells the newspaper she burst into tears when police informed her of the arrest.
HOPEWELL, Va. — Are you ready for a family movie night?
The Hopewell Downtown Partnership is showing Disney Pixar’s “Coco” in City Park behind the Hopewell Library on Saturday, May 5.
The movie starts at 8:30 p.m., with children’s activities beginning an hour prior.
While the event is free, an RSVP is required to attend.
For more information, click here.
Seven weeks since Derek Carr broke his fibula, the Raiders quarterback was allegedly seen working out Monday.
That’s noteworthy because the’ timetable for Carr’s rehab was six to eight weeks.
“Carr made it to leg day,” a Twitter user captioned a photo of what appears to be Carr in an leg press exercise machine.
The man in question looks to have his left leg wrapped, which lines up with his injury.
Carr made an appearance at Dublin Toyota on Monday afternoon, hours after the picture was posted — albeit without the leg wrap.
Thanks for stopping by on Saturday, DEREK CARR! Heal up, Raider Nation needs you next season! ☠️ #TheAutumnWind #RaiderNation #DerekCarr pic.twitter.com/WdmkqQLFOw — Dublin Toyota (@DublinToyotaCA) February 13, 2017
If that was just a doppleganger, Raiders fans will have to wait for more information on Carr’s rehab process.
But if it was indeed the QB, Raider Nation might do a little celebration.
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BOSTON -- Marathons produce inspiring stories and the Boston Marathon was no different.
Marine Staff Sgt. Jose Luis Sanchez lost part of his left leg to a roadside bomb in Afghanistan six years ago.
But Sanchez completed Monday's marathon, just as he did last year, carrying the American flag, and wearing a "Semper Fi" t-shirt.
It took him about 5-and-a-half hours to complete the race, and photos of him running are going viral across the Internet.
Sanchez told Runner's World he completed the race as a charity member for the Semper Fi Fund, which supports wounded veterans.
"I want to recognize veterans and everyone who thinks they can't do something," he said.
Pretty amazing. #bostonmarathon #inspiring 🇺🇸 A post shared by Laura Vitalini (@lkv117) on Apr 17, 2017 at 8:41am PDT
Proud to be an American 🇺🇸 #bostonmarathon A post shared by Dom F▪️☠️▪️ (@disciplinedathlete) on Apr 17, 2017 at 8:53am PDT
A woman’s scream was enough to scare off a man lurking inside a University of Winnipeg washroom on Tuesday morning.
A female staff member entered the washroom at around 8 a.m. when she heard someone else enter shortly after. She then saw a man crawling on the floor looking under the stall doors before standing up and looking through a gap in the door of her stall.
The woman yelled and the man fled.
He is described as aboriginal in appearance, 20-25 years of age, 5’7?-5’9? in height, with an average build and short dark hair.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Winnipeg police.
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As the second week of British Columbia's election campaign begins, one leader says he's feeling good about his party's prospects. B.C. New Democrat Leader John Horgan was the only leader on the campaign trail Sunday, taking part in an Easter egg hunt in Maple Ridge before visiting a restaurant in Surrey where he made samosas.
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Jose Mourinho has identified 19-year-old Dalot as Antonio Valencia’s long-term successor at right-back.
Manchester United have been in talks with Porto this week over a deal for the prospect.
It has been reported they triggered Dalot’s £17.5m release clause but that does not become active until tomorrow.
According to The Times newspaper, Old Trafford chiefs fear a number of rival clubs are preparing to hijack their swoop.
It is claimed Barcelona, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich are willing to activate Dalot’s buy-out clause.
United are set to react to the mounting interest by increasing their offer to around £19m in the coming hours.
Staal generated two goals -- one on the power play and the other with the net empty -- to complement a man-advantage helper in Friday's 5-2 home win over the Golden Knights.
The venerable pivot even went 7-for-13 in the faceoff circle to help the Wild wreak havoc on an expansion team that's taken the hockey world by storm this season, as Vegas almost has a playoff spot locked up already. Staal's four-game point streak was snapped Tuesday against the Blue Jackets, but it didn't take long for him to get right back on track -- that's just what great players do.
GERMANS ON THE MOVE: German infantry double-time past a burning American vehicle. Today’s StrategyPage.com Battle of the Bulge photo.
Ben Platt to star in Ryan Murphy musical for Netflix Barbra Streisand and Gwyneth Paltrow are also in talks to join the cast.
'Dear Evan Hansen' star now owns $2M West Side pad Ben Platt, the 24-year-old Tony-winning original star of “Dear Evan Hansen,” is now the owner of an apartment at the Grand Millennium, at 1965 Broadway near Lincoln Center, per a...
'Dear Evan Hansen' star Ben Platt signs with Atlantic Records Platt will record original songs for his debut album. The release date has yet to be announced.
'Dear Evan Hansen' star defends himself against angry fans Ben Platt clapped back after being criticized for not greeting fans after each show.
Police are hunting for thieves who stole more than £2,000 worth of valuables in a house break-in at Station Road, Bearsden between August 5-11.
Officers are appealing to anyone who saw anything suspicious to call them on 101.
Wenatchee Mayor Frank Kuntz swings by the KOHO studio to talk about property transfers with Chelan County Fire District #1 following its annexation of the city, the conclusion of the auction for the Federal Building on Yakima St., a new intersection at McKittrick St. and N. Wenatchee Ave., the WSDOT vacating their site near that intersection and future development in Olds Station.
James registered 40 points (16-29 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 5-8 FT), 12 rebounds, 10 assists, two steals and one block across 40 minutes in Monday's 124-117 win over the Bucks.
Nothing new to see here from James, as he continues to post triple-doubles with ease. It would be nice to see the turnovers diminish a little bit, but when there is a forward running the point and having the ball in his hands for most of the game, turnovers are to be expected, and owners certainly can't complain with what he does when he does have the ball.
FT: #MUFC 2 Huddersfield 0. Second-half goals from @rlukaku9 and @alexis_officia1 secure a deserved victory for the Reds.
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WVU clinched another trip to the Sweet Sixteen by overwhelming Marshall 94-to-71 in the second round of the NCAA tournament. WVU now heads to Boston to take on Number-one Villanova Friday night.
“If Grant Shapps has got 30 people signing his petition then Diane Abbott must be doing the adding up.”
Born into a family of Shinto priests of the Kamigamo Shrine in Kyoto, Kitaoji Rosanjin began his career as a calligraphy artist and seal engraver. Later, he also began to make classical forms of lacquerware, paintings, metalwork and ceramics, creating pieces that have not only been highly acclaimed within Japan, but also received much recognition overseas.
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MADISON, Wis. (AP) – The Wisconsin Supreme Court will hear arguments in a case that could give school boards and other governmental bodies a way around the open meetings law.
The case up for argument Wednesday focuses on whether meetings of a committee created by employees of the Appleton Area School District should have been open to the public. The committee reviewed books for a ninth grade class.
More broadly, the court will examine whether committees created like the one in Appleton are exempt from the law.
Lower courts have sided with the district, which said the discussions were not subject to the open meetings law.
Republican Attorney General Brad Schimel, the Wisconsin Newspapers Association and the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association all argue that the meetings should have been open.
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LONDON (Reuters) - Angus Robertson said on Saturday he was standing down from his role as deputy leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP) with immediate effect, after he lost his seat in the British parliament last June.
“I believe I am no longer able to fully discharge my mandate, which was to partner you as Westminster SNP Leader and as a parliamentarian representing a rural constituency,” he wrote in a letter to Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon that was posted on Twitter.
Robertson led the SNP’s group in the British parliament until losing his seat in June’s snap election, as some voters in Scotland switched away from the party in opposition to a second referendum on independence from the United Kingdom.
April 28 Qingdao Kingking Applied Chemistry Co Ltd
* Sees H1 FY 2017 net profit to increase by 470 percent to 500 percent, or to be 295.2 million yuan to 310.8 million yuan
* Says H1 FY 2016 net profit was 51.8 million yuan
* Says that beauty business growth and inclusion of new company as main reasons for the forecast
Source text in Chinese:goo.gl/tsFLPf
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
Thinly traded nano cap Repros Therapeutics (RPRX +9.2% ) jumps on a 6x surge in volume in response to its announcement that the USPTO has issued a new patent (No. 9,616,074) covering the use of selective progesterone receptor modulators (SPRMs) like telapristone acetate (Proellex) or ulipristal acetate with an off-drug interval (ODI) for the treatment of estrogen-dependent hyperproliferative uterine conditions such as uterine fibroids and endometriosis.
Specifically, the patent defines an ODI is the daily administration of the SPRM for a certain period, followed by an ODI sufficient for the patient to menstruate, followed by another period of SPRM treatment.
Proellex is currently in Phase 2 development.
The interest list is forming now and a grand opening is slated for late June. "We're pleased to announce we're moving quickly on this project and look forward to showing these luxury homes to homebuyers this summer," said Danny Garcia, vice president of sales at SJV Homes.
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THE “INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY” JUST KEEPS LOOKING WORSE: Russian hackers stole NSA tools using Kaspersky antivirus: report.
Russian state hackers stole a collection of National Security Agency hacking tools and other documents from the personal computer of an agency contractor who had taken the classified documents home from work, reports The Wall Street Journal.
The reported breach took place in 2015 but wasn’t discovered until spring of last year.
The Journal reports that the hackers identified the documents through Kaspersky Lab antivirus software. The Department of Homeland Security recently barred federal agencies from using Kaspersky products due to security concerns but has been tight-lipped about what intelligence linked the popular, Moscow-based computer security firm to specific intelligence operations.
A group of the International Bank of Azerbaijan’s bondholders say the troubled lender’s multibillion-dollar debt restructuring shouldn’t be recognized and enforced in the U.S., citing a “fundamental lack of fairness to non-Azeri creditors.”
In court papers filed Monday with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in New York, bondholders owed about $220 million said the proposed restructuring is designed to benefit the bank’s owners at the expense of its foreign creditors. The bondholders have asked a judge to deny the bank’s request...
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Last year a court in Brussels ruled that Jacques Boël was legally Delphine Boël's father, though DNA evidence shows that he was not her biological father. As a result of last year's verdict there was no reason to investigate whether King Albert was Delphine Boël's natural father. Lawyers representing the artist are appealing against last year's ruling, but as this procedure can take many moons they are also requesting that DNA evidence is collected from King Albert and Jacques Boël now. They point to the age of both King Albert and Boël senior.
Even if DNA evidence is collected now the appeal will still be considered by a court.
About City Evening Carers' Group
The peer support group gives people the opportunity to meet with others who understand some of what they are going through. Run by a facilitator, the sessions offer a chance to ask questions, get information and share experiences in a safe and supportive environment.
Atlanta-area woman dead, husband hurt in Bahamas' explosion
WOODSTOCK, Ga. (AP) — A Georgia woman is dead and her husband badly hurt after a tour boat they were on in the Bahamas exploded over the weekend.
Cherokee County school officials say 39-year-old Maleka Jackson and her husband, Tiran, were among 10 people on the boat when it blew up about 9 a.m. Saturday off the coast of Exuma, which is 130 miles south of Nassau. The cause of the explosion remains under investigation.
News outlets report video filmed from a nearby boat showed tourists jumping into the water in an attempt to rescue passengers in the burning boat. The footage also showed thick, black smoke pouring into the sky and large flames shooting from the boat.
Jackson is the former president of the Mill Creek Middle School PTSA in Woodstock. According to a Facebook post, she and her husband were celebrating their 15th wedding anniversary.
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – Wichita fire crews rescued a stuck puppy.
Firehouse 22, which is located near Pawnee and Wassall, responded with their Battalion Chief. On scene, they found a small puppy had its head stuck through a wheel, and the residents could not get it removed.
Fire crews worked together to see if they could manipulate the wheel off the puppy’s head. Members prepared a water and soap mixture to help with the process. The puppy was safely removed and returned to the home owner.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - ORELL FUESSLI HOLDING AG:
* H1 NET INCOME OF CHF 131.9 MILLION, WHICH IS 5% LOWER THAN THE PREVIOUS YEAR (CHF 139.5 MILLION).‍​
* AT CHF 3.2 MILLION, H1 EBIT WAS WELL BELOW THE PREVIOUS YEAR'S FIGURE (CHF 7.9 MILLION)‍​
* EXPECTS FY COMPARABLE EARNINGS SITUATION IN THE BOOK TRADE, ADJUSTED FOR SPECIAL EFFECTS, AS IN THE PREVIOUS YEAR‍​ Source text: bit.ly/2vTt2cH Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
In “The Diminishing Returns of a College Degree” (op-ed, June 5), Richard Vedder and Justin Strehle are right about the declining value of the college degree, but they might have further stressed that the nature of college education changed as it went from something that a fairly small percentage of the population pursued into a mass phenomenon that was widely taken as an entitlement.
Before the federal government began aggressively pushing higher education with grants and easy loans, the students who went to college were...
The North Shore Gymnastic Association’s teams tumbled into the holiday spirit at the Peppermint Twist meet at the Minneapolis Convention Center.
Level 3 took fourth place overall and was second on bars. Jadyn Herrera (9) gave a strong performance, finishing fourth place in the all-around. Herrera went on to place second on bars and tied for third on beam. Abigail Kagel (8) took third on vault.
The Level 4 team tumbled its way to fifth place on floor. Lily Fake (9) took fifth place in the age 9 division on floor. Samantha Krampf (11) was seventh on floor in the 11-plus age group.
Level 5’s Kayla Heinonen (8) placed sixth on beam. Sarah Robson (10) tied for sixth on vault in the 7-10 age group. Marissa Dennis (11) took sixth on floor.
For more information about North Shore Gymnastics call 763-479-3189 or visit www.northshoregym.org.
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In this week's edition of Booming Forward, Dave Nemeth takes a look at the finances of retirement and just how far a million dollars will stretch these days.
OTTAWA -- Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland will give some idea of what Canada's priorities will be in renegotiations of the North American Free Trade Agreement.
She's going to give a speech in Ottawa this morning just days before Canadian negotiators sit down with their American and Mexican counterparts in Washington.
A senior government official tells The Canadian Press that the speech will provide more details on Ottawa's NAFTA priorities. But the official says Freeland is unlikely to lay out too many details at this stage.
The priorities will include a desire for new sections in the agreement covering labour and the environment.
Some officials have said there is good reason for new labour protections -- increased wages in Mexico would narrow the gap in labour costs, making it more attractive to invest in auto plants in Canada and the U.S.
Canada has also repeatedly pushed for extending its Buy American exemptions for national public-works projects, to the state and local level.
Heavy Duty equipment arrived on the west side of Okanagan River just south of the foot of Island Way.
Shots from east side of river showing two large de-watering units surrounding the 1 existing culvert from Park Rill Creek Basin to the river.
Method of dewatering – likely pumping not boring holes.
If you have knowledge on this type of equipment let me know. Make a comment.
Texas man condemned for icepick slaying gets execution date
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HOUSTON (AP) - A 66-year-old Texas man on death row for the icepick slaying of a 20-year-old woman in Houston in 1979 has been set for execution.
Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg says a judge has signed an order setting Danny Bible for lethal injection June 27 in Huntsville.
Bible faces execution for killing Inez Deaton. Evidence showed she went to his house in Houston to use a telephone and later was found stabbed 11 times, raped, and dumped on the bank of a bayou. Her killing went unsolved for nearly two decades until his arrest in Fort Myers, Florida, for a Louisiana rape.
He told authorities about killing Deaton in Houston and a woman and her baby west of Fort Worth in North Texas. Records show he's confessed to four killings.
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MUMBAI, April 10 India's top e-commerce firm Flipkart (IPO-FLPK.N) has raised $1.4 billion from Tencent Holdings Ltd, Microsoft Corp and eBay Inc , the company said in a statement on Monday.
Flipkart will have a valuation of $11.6 billion after the latest funding round, which was its biggest ever, the statement added.
The news comes amid strong but unconfirmed speculation that Flipkart is looking at a potential takeover of smaller rival Snapdeal.
As part of the fundraising, eBay invested $500 million in Flipkart (IPO-FLPK.N) for a stake. In exchange, the two companies will merge their operations in India and Flipkart will own and operate eBay's business in the South Asian country when the deal closes later this year.
EBay said in a separate statement it did not expect the deal to have any "material impact" on its guidance provided in January. (Reporting by Sankalp Phartiyal; Editing by Rafael Nam)
Happy anniversary, Warren Gatland.
The Wales coach marked his tenth year in the job with a victory wrapped in Scarlet-coloured paper.
Opening their Six Nations campaign with the fastest and loosest of matches, Wales extended their 16-year dominance over Scotland with a display borne out of West Wales.
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AT-KABUL: The Afghan security forces have killed twenty militants, including two members of al-Qaeda insurgents in an operation conducted in Sherzad and Khogyano districts of eastern Nangarhar province, an official said on Tuesday. Provincial Governor Spokesman, Attaullah Khogyani told Pajhwok Afghan News security forces have conducted search operation in the Zavi locality of Khogyano district on Monday night. Eighteen Taliban had been killed, four others injured while three more suspected individuals had been arrested during the operation, he added. Civilians have suffered no harm during the operation while some weapons belonged to the rebels had been destroyed during the raid. In another operation, two al-Qaeda members were killed in US forces airstrike in the Sherzad district. According to Khogyani the strike happened in the Gadkhel locality which destroyed rebels’ vehicles and weapons. The militant groups have not commented into the issue so far.
File photo of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina placing wreath at the mural of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina paid tributes to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman this morning by placing wreaths at the portrait of the great leader in front of the Bangabandhu Memorial Museum at Dhanmondi-32 in Dhaka on the occasion of historic Mujibnagar Day.
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Yashmin Harun from the Muslimah Sports Association explains how her team of volunteers are committed to providing opportunities and empowerment through sports to Muslim and BAME women.
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HONG KONG, April 6 A Chinese court has ordered Samsung Electronics's Chinese subsidiaries to pay 80 million yuan ($11.60 million) to Huawei Technologies over patent infringement, said a local government-run media outlet.
Three units of Samsung Electronics, including Samsung China Investment Limited, have been ordered by the Quanzhou Intermediary Court to pay the sum for infringing a patent held by Huawei Device Co. Limited, the handset unit of China's Huawei, the Quanzhou Evening News, a government-run newspaper, said on its website on Thursday.
When contacted, Samsung said it will respond after reviewing the court's ruling. Huawei could not immediately be reached for comment. ($1 = 6.8992 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Sijia Jiang; Additional reporting by Se Young Lee in SEOUL; Editing by Muralikumar Anantharaman)
Rajinikath's Kabali, the Bengali romance Praktan , Telugu film A Aa and Punjabi movie Sardaarji 2 were also instrumental in growing the share of regional films at the Indian box office to 18-20 per cent, from 15 per cent in 2015. Content is credited as the main reason.
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A new documentary, "Voices from the Outside," highlights how golf can help kids with autism.
The documentary profiles three families who are part of the Brooklyn Junior Autistic Golfers Academy, which provides interactive golf lessons for children on the autism spectrum.
"Through the experiences that these autistic children had at the BJAGA , they are able to take their perceptions and inner conversations and reshape them," said Mark Russ, author of "Zero Adversity Training," in the documentary.
The non-profit organization hopes to expand their program beyond the New York metropolitan area and help even more children. April is National Autism Awareness Month.
(CNN) Coalition talks in New Zealand entered a new phase Saturday after official final election results narrowed the gap between the two leading parties.
According to the final results announced by the Electoral Commission on Saturday, the National Party, led by Prime Minister Bill English, took 44.4% of the vote in the September 23 election to win 56 seats -- two fewer than were indicated by preliminary results.
The opposition Labour Party, led by Jacinda Ardern, picked up one more seat than provisionally forecast to take 46 in total, with 36.9% of votes.
The final results take account of special votes -- ballots cast overseas or by those who enrolled and voted at the same time.
Prime Minister Bill English and his wife Mary cast their votes in Wellington on September 21.
In the 120-seat parliament, 61 seats are needed for a ruling majority.
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On August 11, 2017, Rose Crim (nee Gerber), beloved mother of Ilene (Murray) Seidel; loving daughter of the late Isadore and Rebecca Gerber; cherished grandmother of Michael (Vanda) Epstein and Rachael Epstein; adored great-grandmother of Sylvan, Violet and Sierra Epstein, and Milo and Ezra Kolb. Funeral services and interment will be held at Workmen Circle Cemetery, German Hill Road on Thursday, August 17, at 12:30 p.m. Please omit flowers. Contributions in her memory may be sent to American Cancer Society, 405 Williams Court, Suite 120, Baltimore, MD 21220. In mourning at 24 Greenshire Lane, Owings Mills, MD 21117, immediately following interment for Thursday only.
Ashley Young insists his hunger for the game remains strong despite admitting uncertainty over his Manchester United future.
The former England international has started only 13 games for United this season and was linked with a move to the Chinese Super League in January and February.
But with eight of those starts coming in United's last 13 games, Young is back in the fray and wants to concentrate on events on the pitch.
The 31-year-old said: "There was of course, and there is always, speculation and especially when there is a transfer window and you are not playing.
"But I have always said that I want to play as much as possible. What the future holds I am not too sure. I am just concentrating on each game and when the manager calls on me I will give 100 per cent and look to play as well as I can.
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NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — “Jersey Shore” star Michael “The Situation” Sorrentino and his brother are set to appear in court to face additional tax fraud charges.
Michael and Marc Sorrentino are scheduled to be arraigned on Monday morning in federal court in Newark.
Michael Sorrentino was indicted this month on charges including tax evasion, structuring bank deposits to avoid reporting requirements and falsifying records. Marc Sorrentino was charged with falsifying records to obstruct a grand jury investigation.
The brothers previously pleaded not guilty to charges they filed bogus tax returns on nearly $9 million and claimed millions in personal expenses as business expenses.
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Alice in Chains announced a headlining 2018 North American tour, with initial dates spanning April 28th in Boston through May 19th in Philadelphia. Ticket information is available at the band’s website.
The alt-metal quartet recently started recording their
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Plant-based foods cannot be sold in the EU using dairy-style names, such as milk, cream, yogurt, butter and cheese, the EU court ruled on Wednesday. A German consumer group had brought the case forward, arguing consumers are being misled when plant-based products are sold as "Soyatoo Tofu Butter" and "Veggie Cheese". A few products such as coconut milk or butter beans have been accepted, however, in earlier regulations.
The small forward missed two complete seasons because of a variety of surgeries and prolonged recoveries on his left knee, unable to even reach the active roster since the 2015 playoffs. It's why Pondexter's future may be in jeopardy, even with a year remaining on his contract.
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Liverpool, inspired by two-goal Egyptian Mohamed Salah, took a big step towards the Champions League final with a 5-2 win over AS Roma in their semi-final, first leg at Anfield on Tuesday.
Two late Roma goals, however, will give the Italians, who came back from 4-1 down to beat Barcelona in the previous round, some hope of an upset in the return game next Wednesday.
On top: Mo Salah celebrates with teammates after scoring. Photo: AP
A pair of superbly taken goals from Salah, against his former club, gave Juergen Klopp's side a 2-0 lead at halftime and Liverpool simply ripped Roma apart after the break.
A Sadio Mane goal and then two Roberto Firmino goals put Liverpool 5-0 up and Klopp felt comfortable enough to take off Salah, who had been outstanding.
Yet Edin Dzeko struck for the visitors in the 81st minute and four minutes later Diego Perotti converted a penalty to generate some tension for the return in Rome.
The Prince of Wales has arrived in Lincolnshire to help launch his Countryside Fund���s Farm Resilience Programme in the area. Upon arrival, the future king developed an immediate rapport with a dog called Charlie, as well as a few young children.
WAKE FOREST, N.C. (WNCN) — At least two people were rushed to a nearby hospital after a crash in northern Wake County on Friday afternoon, authorities say.
The crash was reported just after 5 p.m. near the southern part of Falls Lake, southwest of Wake Forest.
The wreck happened along Possum Track Road near Raven Ridge Road, officials said.
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A Soviet-era monument to an Uzbek family that adopted 15 children of different ethnicities during World War II will be returned to its original place in central Tashkent.
The city administration said on April 24 that the monument to Shoahmad and Bahri Shomahmudov, who adopted orphans evacuated to Tashkent in the 1940s from the former Soviet Union's western regions during the war, will be back on the square in front of the Independence Palace in the near future.
"The monument that has been considered a symbol of the people's friendship will reinforce Tashkent's beauty again and will strengthen the unity and friendship of all ethnic groups living as one family in the city," it said in a statement.
The Shomahmudovs adopted 15 children of Russian, Kazakh, Belarus, Moldovan, Latvian, Jewish, and Tatar origin.
The monument was erected in 1982 and removed from the center of Uzbekistan's capital in 2008.
On May 9 last year, the monument was moved to the newly opened Friendship Park in Tashkent.
NEW YORK (AP) — An adult film star who previously alleged an extramarital affair with Donald Trump now says in a statement the affair never happened.
A lawyer for porn actress Stormy Daniels confirmed his client's statement Tuesday. Daniels' real name is Stephanie Clifford.
Clifford has been on a publicity tour in recent weeks amid news of the alleged 2006 tryst with the president. She is scheduled to appear Tuesday on ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" Her publicist hasn't answered questions about the statement.
Clifford has sought to tell her story before, in 2011 and again during the 2016 presidential campaign.
The Wall Street Journal reported earlier this month that Trump's personal lawyer brokered a $130,000 payment to Clifford in October 2016 to keep her from publicly discussing it.
Trump's lawyer has denied any affair.
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Serious concerns are being raised over Galway’s public health system as the Saolta hospitals group has been without a board for almost eight months.
The board term came to an end at the end of last year and the chairperson was re-appointed early this year.
However, there has not been any board in place since late 2016.
Roscommon Galway TD Michael Fitzmaurice says the situation has the potential to threaten front line services.
It comes as the Saolta group faces a deficit of almost 40 million euro by the end of this year.
He says the fact that there is no board running the affairs of Saolta at present is unacceptable for a group responsible for running major hospitals in the west and north-west.
In a statement to Galway Bay fm news, Saolta says the Department of Health will be appointing a new board shortly through the state boards process.
Deputy Fitzmaurice says he intends to raise the problems facing the Saolta Group with Health Minister Simon Harris.
Stormy Daniels' New Porno Is Killing It
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Banging the President has been VERY good for Stormy Daniels' career ... and the proof is in the porn pudding!
Stormy just released her first new movie since the Trump scandal broke -- 'Stormy's Secret' -- in which the self-described "MILF goddess" plays a writer looking to "get those creative juices going."
Spoiler: She succeeds.
The teaser clip, posted on the Brazzers' website, has already racked up more than 150,000 views in the 2 days it's been live ... more views than the previous 2 videos dropped on the site combined, "Christening the Cougar" and "Confessions of a Buttaholic."
Daniels has said she never stopped working in porn -- but had to take a break from on-camera work due to a back injury suffered in a "riding accident."
But, she's back now and vows to knock out even more flicks in 2018 ... including one callled "The Fellate Show."
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BOSTON (AP) — Certified nurse practitioners would be allowed to authorize medical marijuana use by patients under new rules proposed by Massachusetts health officials.
Public hearings on that and other revisions to the medical marijuana program are scheduled on Tuesday in Boston and on Thursday in Holyoke.
Under current rules, patients need permission from their doctors before they can register to use pot for certain medical condition. Under the proposed new rule, nurse practitioners could provide certification, although a physician must still certify use by any minor.
Another proposed change would allow caregiving institutions to register with the state to administer medical marijuana, rather than forcing each employee to register separately.
Massachusetts voters approved medical marijuana in 2012 and more recently gave the OK for recreational marijuana use by adults.
Fiorentina will rename their training ground after former captain Davide Astori, who died aged 31 earlier this month.
The defender, capped 14 times by Italy, passed away before the side were scheduled to play Udinese on 4 March.
A post-mortem examination revealed cardiac arrest as the most likely cause of death.
Chairman Mario Cognigni told Italian media the training ground will be named "Centro Sportivo Davide Astori".
Astori, who leaves a wife and two-year-old daughter, came through the youth system at AC Milan before joining Cagliari in 2008.
He spent eight years at the club and had loan spells at Roma and Fiorentina before moving permanently to the latter two years ago.
Astori wore the number 13 shirt at Fiorentina, which was retired by the club. Thousands of fans and representatives of every Serie A club gathered at his funeral on 8 March.
The Lupus Foundation of America’s Greater Ohio Chapter will be holding its monthly Willoughby Support Group from 6:30 to 8 p.m., June 4.
The support group will take place at the Willoughby Library, 30 Public Square.
This support group is an open, small-group environment which encourages discussion among lupus patients and their families, according to a news release. It is a place where those affected by lupus can share their experiences, ask questions, learn and seek help.
Most discussions at the support group focus on the “how-to’s” of living with a chronic illness.
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Salim Sallhe, spokesman for the governor of Logar province, said the incident happened on Sunday in a remote area of the Mohammad Agha district where the government does not hold authority. Sallhe says a preliminary police investigation says the stoning did not take place in public.
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DALLAS (AP) — A grand jury has declined to bring charges against Dallas police officers responsible for the death of a sniper who had killed five officers during a downtown rally.
The Dallas County District Attorney's office said in a statement Wednesday that investigators presented their findings to a grand jury more than a year after the July 7, 2016, attack.
The decision appears to conclude the investigation, which began shortly after gunman Micah Johnson fatally shot the officers.
Johnson later was killed by a robot carrying explosives — a first for any U.S. law enforcement agency.
Ballistic reports, transcripts of police negotiations with Johnson, and other evidence has been withheld.
Johnson killed four Dallas police officers and a Dallas Area Rapid Transit officer.
RICHMOND, Va. — For the first time in 90 years, the Byrd Theatre unveiled new seats Friday in the first phase of their seat replacement project.
The Byrd Theatre celebrated the new seats with a public ribbon cutting ceremony.
The new center section seating features 234 new seats with more legroom and cup holders. Officials said additional seats will be added next year.
The public also has an opportunity to name the new seats with a donation to the Byrd Theatre Foundation. If you would like more information about sponsoring a new seat, click here.
BEIJING, Dec 11 (Reuters) - China’s total social financing (TSF), a broad measure of credit and liquidity in the economy, rose to 1.6 trillion yuan ($241.82 billion) last month from 1.04 trillion yuan in October, data from the central bank showed on Monday.
TSF includes off-balance sheet forms of financing that exist outside the conventional bank lending system, such as initial public offerings, loans from trust companies and bond sales.
The economic barometer has become a gauge of fundraising trends and can provide hints of activity in China’s vast and unregulated shadow banking sector. Chinese authorities have been trying to clamp down on risky forms of lending as part of a broader campaign to contain systemic financial risks. ($1 = 6.6166 Chinese yuan) (Reporting by Beijing Monitoring Desk; Editing by Richard Borsuk)
Kansas City Royals' Mike Moustakas connects on a two-run double in the first inning during Wednesday's baseball game against the Minnesota Twins on May 30, 2018, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. John Sleezer jsleezer@kcstar.com
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When you say in your leader (And now Shaun must fall, March 19) that Shaun Abrahams made no decision at all, you are correct.
The decision to prosecute Jacob Zuma was made many years ago, then reversed, and then that reversal set aside.
It was clarified that this meant the original decision to prosecute stood as if it had never been reversed. One wonders then what the threatened review of Abrahams’s decision relates to. Is it the decision to not not prosecute?
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Clashes continued at the station after the detonation, Al Arabiya reported, but Iraqi state media now says the city is under government control. Attack helicopters were used to end the attack, local media report, and the three attackers have been killed.
A curfew has been imposed across the city in the wake of the attack.
Early reports suggested Daesh was making an effort to capture the city and had taken over one district.
Samarra is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
If the Rookie of the Year vote happened today, Donovan Mitchell would win it (and he’d have my vote).
Ben Simmons would be close — and the Sixers’ star may have more long-term upside, he’s special — but from the day Jazz coach Quin Snyder put the ball in Mitchell’s hands the No. 13 pick out of Louisville has impressed. He has had six 30-points or more games this season, the latest of which was Friday night against the Suns.
Mitchell dropped 40 points Friday (one shy of his career high), shooting 14-of-19 from the floor, including hitting seven threes. Check out the highlights above.
Mitchell showed some real playmaking skills in college (when again, an injury forced the coach to turn to him as a playmaker), but his decision making and decisiveness improved quickly and dramatically at the NBA level.
Utah has now won four in a row and is just 3.5 games back of Denver for the final playoff slot in the West. They probably need help to get there, but Utah’s playoff dreams will not die.
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HQ Trivia
The Rock gave away a record $300,000 on HQ Trivia. But that's peanuts compared to what's coming to the popular game show app next.
To celebrate the NBA Finals -- which kick off tomorrow -- HQ Trivia will give away $100,000 for Game 1, $200,000 for Game 2, $300,000 for Game 3, a record-breaking $400,000 for Game 4, and you guessed it, $500,000 for Game 5, $600,000 for Game 6, and $700,000 for Game 7.
Assuming the series stretches to seven games, that is.
"The games will also have a themed component, with questions about the teams' home cities, general sports trivia and of course, questions about the great game of basketball itself," an HQ Trivia rep tells CNET.
Though HQ Trivia hosts two games each day, you'll only have a stab at the big new prizes during the evening slot. Tune in at 6 p.m. PT / 9 p.m. ET each NBA Finals day if you want a chance to win one.
Kim Kardashian is ready to slay the White House.
The reality show queen is set to discuss prison reform with Kushner and Trump this afternoon. According to Complex, Kim K has been determined to fight for 62-year-old Alice Marie Johnson who has a life sentence without parole for a first-time, nonviolent drug offense.
Kim had an interview with Mic earlier this month to discuss why she is passionate about this act and what triggered her to get involved. Watch the video below.
Will Kim win in fighting for justice?
Flying V slashed diesel and kerosene prices by 10 centavos per liter but increased gasoline prices by 45 centavos per liter, effective 12:01 a.m., Tuesday.
Eastern Petroleum, Pilipinas Shell, Phoenix Petroleum and Seaoil cut diesel prices by 10 centavos per liter, effective 6 a.m., Monday.
Eastern Petroleum, Flying V, Pilipinas Shell, Phoenix Petroleum and Seaoil also raised gasoline prices by 45 centavos per liter, also effective 6 a.m., Monday.
Pilipinas Shell and Seaoil lowered kerosene prices by 10 centavos per liter, also effective 6 a.m., Monday.
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VAN BUREN (KFSM) -- Four new police cruisers will be patrolling the streets of Van Buren.
The police department received approval from the city council to buy the new Chevrolet Tahoes.
Those vehicles will soon hit the streets all at the same time, which officers are saying will add more space to carry equipment.
"Spike strips, first aid kits and rifles ... things we are required to have," said Corporal Jonathan Wear. "The more equipment you have the less room you have in a police unit. This [vehicle] provides plenty of room for equipment ... room for prisoners as we take them to the jail."
The department is also about to put a K-9 officer on the streets as the training is almost complete.
SHARE COPY LINK What actions—apart from getting vaccinated and taking medicine—can you take to help slow the spread of illnesses like the flu? McClatchy Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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"I felt like it was good. I'm still getting my legs under me," Bradley said. "But I feel like it was a good start for us. We're still getting used to each other. But I feel like once we're able to learn how to play off one another, the sky is the limit for this team."
NORFOLK, Va. — Steven Whitley scored a career-high 20 points with seven assists, Nic Thomas also scored 20 points, and Norfolk State beat Morgan State 76-65 on Saturday to win its third straight.
Derrik Jamerson Jr. had 14 points for the Spartans (7-16, 5-3 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference), who shot 55.6 per cent from long distance (10 of 18) and 51 per cent from the field. Thomas and Jamerson scored four 3s apiece.
Whitley’s layup capped a 10-4 run for a 49-35 Norfolk State lead and the Spartans led by 17 on Jamerson’s 3 with 12:31 to go. The Bears gained on a 9-2 run while the Spartans went without a field goal for nearly seven minutes, but trailed 74-65 on Tiwian Kendley’s layup with 31 seconds to go and got no closer.
Preston Bungei’s 3 put the Spartans up for good, 10-8, Thomas hit back-to-back 3s, and Norfolk State led 39-29 at halftime after shooting 61.5 per cent from 3 (8 of 13).
Kyson Rawls scored 11 points and Martez Cameron 10 for the Bears (8-14, 4-5), who’ve lost five of their last six.
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State Police say they are investigating after a woman’s body was found on the Mass Pike in Grafton early Monday morning.
According to police, the body was discovered on the westbound side of the Mass Pike before 7 a.m. near mile marker 99.4.
The body was found near the North Street overpass in Grafton.
State Police and the Worcester County District Attorney’s office are investigating. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner is working to determine the cause and manner of death.
The victim has not been identified.
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CHICAGO (AP) — James Shields is ready to return to the Chicago White Sox's rotation.
The 35-year-old right-hander is scheduled to start Sunday at Toronto after being sidelined the past two months because of a strained right back muscle.
Shields said Wednesday he feels "pretty good" and is "ready to rock" after three rehab starts for Triple-A Charlotte. He threw 90 pitches, allowing two runs and six hits over five innings, on Tuesday.
Sidelined since April 16, Shields is 1-0 with a 1.62 ERA in three starts after a rough first season in Chicago.
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A former New Jersey police officer accused of a drunken wrong-way crash that killed a fellow officer and another man is on trial in New York.
Texas Deals Blow To EEOC Background Check Policy
Law360, New York (February 2, 2018, 3:06 PM EST) -- A Texas federal judge on Thursday endorsed the spirit of U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission guidance urging employers to limit their use of criminal background checks in hiring but blocked its enforcement against the Lone Star State anyway, saying the agency should have let the public weigh in before publishing the guidance.
U.S. District Judge Sam Cummings granted partial summary judgment to the state of Texas in its challenge of the guidance, which recommends that employers not ask job applicants about their criminal histories, declining to...
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Adams (finger) was activated from the 10-day disabled list prior to Wednesday's game against the Red Sox, Jamal Collier of MLB.com reports.
Adams won't be included in the lineup Wednesday as he rejoins the active roster, but that's likely a result of southpaw Eduardo Rodriguez starting for Boston. With the Nationals becoming increasingly comfortable with deploying Daniel Murphy at the keystone following a lengthy absence due to a knee injury, it's expected that Adams will settle back into a platoon at first base with Mark Reynolds. As the left-handed hitter of the two, Adams projects to see the bulk of the starts at the position, but both he and Reynolds will have a tougher path to playing time once Ryan Zimmerman (oblique) returns from the DL. Zimmerman is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment over the weekend and could be activated shortly before the All-Star break.
Philadelphia International Airport has seen no shortage of green this week as birds plan flock to Minnesota for Sunday's big game. NBC10's Miguel Martinez-Valle caught up with some fans who were getting ready to take off. (Published 2 hours ago)
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NORFOLK, Va. — Steven Whitley scored a career-high 20 points with seven assists, Nic Thomas also scored 20 points, and Norfolk State beat Morgan State 76-65 on Saturday to win its third straight.
Derrik Jamerson Jr. had 14 points for the Spartans (7-16, 5-3 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference), who shot 55.6 per cent from long distance (10 of 18) and 51 per cent from the field. Thomas and Jamerson scored four 3s apiece.
Whitley's layup capped a 10-4 run for a 49-35 Norfolk State lead and the Spartans led by 17 on Jamerson's 3 with 12:31 to go. The Bears gained on a 9-2 run while the Spartans went without a field goal for nearly seven minutes, but trailed 74-65 on Tiwian Kendley's layup with 31 seconds to go and got no closer.
Preston Bungei's 3 put the Spartans up for good, 10-8, Thomas hit back-to-back 3s, and Norfolk State led 39-29 at halftime after shooting 61.5 per cent from 3 (8 of 13).
April 24 (Reuters) - Teradyne Inc:
* TERADYNE REPORTS REVENUE AND EARNINGS GROWTH IN FIRST QUARTER 2018
* Q1 ADJUSTED NON-GAAP EARNINGS PER SHARE $0.45 EXCLUDING ITEMS
* Q1 GAAP EARNINGS PER SHARE $0.43
* Q1 REVENUE $487 MILLION VERSUS I/B/E/S VIEW $478.2 MILLION
* Q1 EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW $0.42 — THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S
* GUIDANCE FOR Q2 OF 2018 IS REVENUE OF $490 MILLION TO $520 MILLION
* SEES Q2 GAAP NET INCOME OF $0.39 TO $0.46 PER DILUTED SHARE
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× Convicted child abuser facing more charges in Lancaster County
LANCASTER, Pa. — A man already serving a sentence for sexually abusing a child has been charged with abusing two other children.
Brian T. Morningstar, 44, was sentenced in 2014 to 8 to 20 years for sex abuse of a girl.
Elizabethtown police recently filed charges regarding sex abuse of two boys between 2011 and 2013, when Morningstar lived in Elizabethtown.
Morningstar is charged with 12 counts, including nine felonies. The boys were ages 7 and 3 when the abuse began in 2011.
A relative of the boys contacted police last year to report the boys had disclosed the abuse. The boys provided details of what took place.
Elizabethtown police Detective Shane Deardorff filed charges, which were approved by Assistant District Attorney Fritz Haverstick.
Source: Lancaster County District Attorney’s Office
The Pakistani army said on Wednesday that a roadside bomb killed at least two soldiers while three others were injured in North Waziristan region, Xinhua reported.
An army statement said that a security forces' vehicle struck an improvised explosive device planted on track by terrorists near Datakhel area in North Waziristan, bordering Afghanistan.
The injured were evacuated to a military hospital in northwestern city of Peshawar. No group claimed the attack yet.
Pakistani Taliban groups controlled the region till June 2014. Major military offensive by the army cleared the areas but the militants take advantage of the free movement of the people and carry out terrorist attacks occasionally.
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A look out of the new VA clinic's window. Source: Jac Bedrossian
Merit Health Wesley's new Veteran Affairs clinic allows for 5,000 more patient visits a year.
It's clinic moved into the 4th floor of Tower B after almost twenty years in a different building.
Medical Director of the VA Clinic, Dr. Stephen Beam said the change has been a positive one.
"The difference between the two clinics is really, really immense as far as space is concerned," said Dr. Beam.
Each patient's room is larger and filled with bright windows and stars and stripes.
Local artist Kym Garraway painted several murals for the new clinic.
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MADISON, Wis. -- Gov. Scott Walker's proposed switch to a self-insurance plan for state workers is expected to be rejected by the Legislature's budget-writing committee.
The Thursday vote on self-insurance by the Joint Finance Committee comes in its first meeting in two weeks. Budget talks have stalled amid disagreements over K-12 school funding, roads and taxes.
The panel wasn't taking up any of those issues Thursday, but in addition to self-insurance the committee did plan to vote on prison-related issues, including hiring more guards at the troubled Lincoln Hills youth facility.
Walker has been lobbying for his self-insurance proposal, under which 250,000 state workers and their families are insured by the state rather than purchasing coverage through private HMOs. The state would assume the risk for medical claims that exceed premiums.
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Growing up in Birmingham as the son of an immigrant Irish bus driver, we often debated politics around the kitchen table. It had become the way of life for many in the Irish community to support Labour. One of my six brothers even went on to be a Labour councillor.
Being the political "black sheep" of the family, however, I was attracted to the Conservative Party. Its relationship with freedom and aspiration particularly appealed to me.
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The Krewe of Eve rolled in Mandeville Friday (Feb. 2).
The krewe formed in 1986, when six women decided to form a krewe, according to Eve's website. After many weeks of gathering information, they gave a party and invited local women. From this gathering, the Krewe of Eve started with 260 ladies."
All 22 floats of the Krewe of Eve this year donned red ribbons in support of national Go Red for Women's Heart Health.
"When you bring 420 members of the community together, we have a strong voice," said Krewe of Eve Captain Christi Fair in a press release. "Being a female krewe, it's important to support each other and raise awareness."
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Dutch police say four people have been killed in a collision between a minibus and a truck in the southern town of Helmond.
Police in the East Branbant region say in a tweet that four people travelling in the minibus were killed in the accident Monday in the town 125 kilometres (78 miles) southeast of Amsterdam. The driver of the truck was seriously injured.
The cause of the accident and further details were not immediately available.
Peter Pangelinan Reyes (Photo: Courtesy of Guam Police Department)
Police arrested a 39-year-old man Monday after the Mandaña Drug Task Force found a marijuana tree growing in plain view at a Sinajana residence, according to police spokesman Officer A.J. Balajadia.
The task force received a report about the plant at a home on Gado Lane. When officers investigated, they saw the plant, executed a search warrant and confiscated the plant along with drug paraphernalia that had methamphetamine residue, Balajadia said.
Peter Pangelinan Reyes, 39, was arrested in connection with illegal possession of a Schedule 1 controlled substance with the intent to manufacture and illegal possession of a Schedule II controlled substance, Balajadia said.
Reyes was booked and confined.
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One look at Marvin Bagley III's highlight tape, and there isn't much concern about him potentially reclassifying. The question might be if college basketball is ready for him.
Bagley, widely considered the top 2018 high school recruit, plans to announce his commitment tonight. And he's now working toward reclassifying, meaning, pending NCAA approval, he'll be suiting up for his college choice this season.
He's expected to choose from Duke, UCLA, USC and Arizona. If he lands with the Blue Devils, Michigan State faces Duke in Chicago on Nov. 14.
The 6-foot-11 forward has been labeled by some as the most NBA-ready high school player since LeBron James.
Marvin Bagley will be the #1 pick if he enrolls in college - substantial gap between him and other '18 prospects — Doug Gottlieb (@GottliebShow) August 3, 2017
A 26-year-old Milwaukee man has been charged in the Jan. 27 robbery of BMO Harris Bank, 9210 W. North Ave. Milwaukee man charged in robbery of BMO Harris Bank in Wauwatosa A 26-year-old Milwaukee man has been charged in the Jan. 27 robbery of BMO Harris Bank, 9210 W. North Ave. Check out this story on wauwatosanow.com: http://www.wauwatosanow.com/story/news/2017/02/14/milwaukee-man-charged-robbery-bmo-harris-bank-wauwatosa/97910602/ A 26-year-old Milwaukee man has been charged in the Jan. 27 robbery of BMO Harris Bank, 9210 W. North Ave. According to a criminal complaint filed Feb. 9 by the Milwaukee County District Attorney's office, James McDonald is charged with one felony count of robbery of a financial institution.
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Ghana coach Avram Grant named a provisional 26-man squad for the Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon on Monday, with Leicester City's Jeff Schlupp a surprise omission.
Schlupp's Leicester team-mate Daniel Amartey was included as was another English Premier League player, Andre 'Dede' Ayew of West Ham.
Aston Villa's Jordan Ayew - Andre's brother - was one of three English Championship players named, alongside Christian Atsu of Newcastle and Andy Diadom of Barnsley.
There was no place for Juventus midfielder Kwadwo Asamoah who was struggling to make the cut following a series of knee injuries.
The Black Stars will now go to the United Arab Emirates for a training camp from where Grant will reveal his final squad of 23 by the 4 January deadline.
The tournament kicks off in Gabon on 14 January.
Ghana will be based in Port-Gentil where they will face Mali, Egypt and Uganda in Group D.
The Black Stars' first match will be against Uganda on 17 January.
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Founder of Christ Embassy Church, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, has released prophecies for 2017. He pointed out that 2017 would be a year of flourishing for all, even as he compared the flourishing to that of a palm tree which flourishes and grows irrespective of whatever season it is. The pastor made this known on Sunday... Read Full Story
Pakistan does not see India-US ties through any specific lens, the country’s new envoy to the US said on Tuesday, asserting that every country can maintain multiple relationships with key partners.
Pakistan’s Ambassador to the US Ali Jahangir Siddiqui cited Pakistan’s relationships with China and the US as an example.
“I think every country can maintain multiple relationships with key partners. Pakistan, China, and the US are both key partners,” Siddiqui told Bloomberg News in an interview.
“Just as for India, I’m sure the Indian government has the US as a partner and several others. So we don’t see the US relationship with India through any specific lens. And we hope our relationship with the US is also not viewed with some other lens,” Siddiqui said.
Responding to questions, Siddique underscored the economic potential of US-Pakistan relationship.
Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark stretches for a forehand during her second-round match on July 4, 2018, against Ekaterina Makarova of Russia at Wimbledon, a grass-court Grand Slam event played at the All England Club in London, United Kingdom. EPA-EFE/GERRY PENNY
Ekaterina Makarova of Russia hits a backhand during her second-round match against Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark on July 4, 2018, at Wimbledon, a grass-court Grand Slam event played at the All England Club in London, United Kingdom. EPA-EFE/GERRY PENNY
Russia's Ekaterina Makarova, world No. 35, earned a big upset on Wednesday against world No. 2 Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark 6-4, 1-6, 7-5 in the second round of Wimbledon.
Makarova's win after two hours and nine minutes means Wozniacki will be unable to capture the top spot in the WTA rankings from Simona Halep of Romania.
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A small airplane crashed near a Lidl supermarket in a residential area outside Lisbon on Monday, killing five people, rescue workers said.
The private airplane crashed after taking off from the small Tires airport, which is located near the resort town of Cascais about 20 km (12.5 miles) west of Lisbon and used mainly by private aircraft.
Andre Fernandes, a spokesman for the local emergency services, said the plane was headed for Marseilles in France. Everyone on board the plane, three French and one Swiss, died.
Another person on the ground died when the plane crashed into a truck, setting off a fire, Fernandes said. The cause of the accident was not yet known.
President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa went to the site of the crash. There were more than 50 rescue workers at the site.
DFLer Stages House Floor sit-in, Wants Stronger gun Laws
Rep. Erin Maye Quade Began the Protest
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – A Democratic lawmaker is holding a 24-hour sit-in on the Minnesota House floor to protest the lack of action on gun legislation this year.
Rep. Erin Maye Quade began the protest Tuesday morning.
Several Democratic colleagues and one suburban Republican joined at the start to share stories of Minnesotans who were fatally shot.
Maye Quade is a first-term lawmaker from Apple Valley.
She hopes to call attention to the need for stronger gun restrictions.
Gun laws are under scrutiny nationwide after February’s deadly school shooting in Florida.
But any changes in Minnesota face have faced stiff resistance from both Republican majorities and rural Democrats.
Maye Quade and others are calling for expanded background checks and a legal way for family members to temporarily restrict a loved one’s gun access.
A specialized surveillance plane is expected to join the search effort for a Bay Area man who went missing while skiing near Tahoe, according to a family member.On March 14 at 11:30 p.m., officials say Jane Drummond-Mullarkey reported that her husband, Thomas Mullarkey, had not returned to their cabin in Arnold after a day of skiing at the Bear Valley Mountain Resort in Alpine County.Sheriff's officials say the 65-year-old's car was found at the resort. But due to extreme avalanche danger, they were not able to initiate search efforts.An intensive ground search of the Bear Valley inbound areas concluded Sunday and the efforts have been turned over to Bear Valley Ski Patrol.An RC-26 surveillance plane with infrared technology is due to arrive and aid in the search overnight. Searchers will analyze the data images from that search in the hope of locating Mullarkey.
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BRISBANE, Australia — Alexander Zverev has beaten Australia's Nick Kyrgios 6-2, 7-6 (3), 6-2 in the first reverse singles Sunday to advance Germany to the Davis Cup World Group quarterfinals.
Germany went into Sunday's play leading 2-1 after a doubles win Saturday. A fifth best-of-three singles match was to be played later Sunday.
The fifth-ranked Zverev says: "It's an amazing feeling, hopefully this is just the beginning for us."
No. 14-ranked Kyrgios looked frustrated from the start of the match on hard courts at Pat Rafter Arena, and required a second-set medical timeout to receive treatment on his right arm.
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Jodi Bailey mushes down Broadmoor Avenue in Fairbanks during the start of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race on March 9, 2015. The decision on Friday to move the official start of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race from Willow to Fairbanks due to safety concerns drew both ire and praise as news of the route change spread.
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CHICAGO (CBS) — “We got… a heart?”
A cardiologist at Lurie Children’s dressed as Chewbacca to share some good news with Austin Eggleston, a Pontiac boy waiting for a new heart.
Austin, 15, was born with three congenital heart defects.
His heart began failing and his medical team determined he would need a heart transplant.
In November of 2017, Austin transferred to Lurie Children’s to help him prepare for the transplant.
He and his cardiologist, Philip Thrush, decided the doctor would dress as Chewbacca to tell Austin a heart had become available.
“I’m super excited,” said Dr. Thrush, as he double high-fived Austin.
Austin received his new heart late at night on Saturday, March 17. He is recovering now and doing well.
The United Kingdom has expressed its discontent with Israel’s phrasing of a statement last week which condemned the poisoning of Russian spy on British soil but failed to blame Russia.
“Israel views the event that took place in Great Britain with gravity and strongly condemns it,” an official statement put out by the Israeli Foreign Ministry said.
“We hope that the international community will be able to join forces to prevent the recurrence of such events in the future.”
London says it is “not satisfied” with the wording.
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A taxi driver has been attacked with a baseball bat by masked assailants at a seaside caravan park.
Lincolnshire Police said the attack took place at the entrance to Mablethorpe Caravan and Chalet Park late on Monday.
The taxi had its windows smashed before the driver was attacked with a weapon - believed to be a baseball bat.
The driver suffered bruising, swelling and cuts to his head before his attackers ran off.
Officers are appealing for information.
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YANKTON, S.D. — Authorities are investigating after five people died in a two-vehicle crash in South Dakota.
The South Dakota Highway Patrol says a 12-year-old girl was also seriously injured in the crash early Wednesday near Yankton, about 80 miles (130 kilometers) southeast of Sioux Falls.
A Yankton police officer was trying to stop an Acura Integra on Highway 50 when the car’s headlights shut off and it crossed into oncoming lanes, colliding with a Nissan Sentra.
The 27-year-old man driving the Acura and the car’s passenger died at the scene. Three people in the Nissan also died: a 40-year-old woman, a 43-year-old man and a 10-year-old girl. A 12-year-old female passenger was airlifted to a hospital in Sioux Falls for life-threatening injuries.
Officials haven’t released the victims’ identities, pending family notifications.
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DILLON COUNTY, SC (WMBF) – A 5-year-old girl was killed and two adults wounded in a shooting early Saturday morning on Lester Road, according to Capt. Cliff Arnette with the Dillon County Sheriff’s Office.
Arnette confirms the shooting occurred on Lester Road around 2 a.m. Saturday. This is all the information available at this time.
The Dillon County Sheriff’s Office is investigating.
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Istanbul anti-terror police on Monday detained eight people suspected of links to the New Year gun attack on a nightclub in the Turkish city that left 39 dead and was claimed by Islamic State (IS) jihadists, a report said.
The Dogan news agency said police were pressing on with operations after making the first arrests over the attack. The suspected gunman is still believed to be on the run.
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SAN DIEGO -- A 16-year-old driver who had several marijuana plants in his vehicle was taken into custody after crashing his car during a police chase early Monday.
The teen was taken into custody around 1:30 a.m. at Birchwood Street and Waring Road.
He had passengers inside the car and was reportedly driving recklessly, ran a stop sign and refused to pull over for police.
When police briefly lost sight of the Toyota during the chase, the passengers in the car took off. The driver was spotted a short time later. He spun out, crashed through a fence and was taken into custody.
It’s not clear where the driver is from, but the car had Arizona license plates.
Police are still searching for the passengers in the car.
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243AI 115 Berger I have been loading the 115 Berger but it appears if I get them over 3020 FPS in my 8 twist carbon fiber barrel. At 211 yard the bullets go from .5 moa at 2900FPS to 18-20 inch groups and the bullet impact appears to look like a pepper shaker hit the target. These are the new 115 Targets bullets so I am not sure why they are doing this.
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Funeral services for Mr. Gary Michael Lunsford, 60, were held in the chapel of Replogle-Lawrence Funeral Home on Tuesday, May 22, 2018, at 12 noon with Rev. Frank Bowling officiating. Interment followed in Rose Hill Cemetery.
Mr. Lunsford was born in Gibson County, Tenn. to the late James and Betty Hunt Lunsford.
He resided in Scotts Hill, Tenn. with his wife of nearly 35 years, Bessie Hays Whitehead Lunsford. He worked for S.M. Lawrence on commercial HVAC systems.
Mr. Gary was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Betty Lou Sneider.
He is survived by his wife, Bessie; daughter, Elizabeth Montgomery (Jimmy) of Jackson, Tenn.; sons, Jamie Whitehead (Jessica) of Toone, Tenn., Jeffrey Whitehead and Bobby Farley Jr. of Scotts Hill; brothers, Jackie (Cathy) Lunsford and Roger Lunsford; sisters, Brenda Harris (Max) and Beverly Stutts (Jeff); 13 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
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On December 14th, the Internet and everything you do on it may change. The commissioners of the F.C.C. are going to vote on regulations about net neutrality: the principle, in place since the advent of the Web, that Internet service providers must treat all content equally. I.S.P.s can’t change data speeds to favor some Web sites, or charge different rates for different content. Web sites great and small, including Google, Facebook, and Amazon, are in favor of neutrality, but the telecom companies that deliver Internet service would very much like to do away with it. An end to neutrality would allow them to institute differential pricing strategies, for example, or favor content that the telecoms themselves own. A majority of F.C.C. commissioners are poised to repeal the net-neutrality regulations, but Nicholas Thompson—the editor-in-chief of Wired , and formerly the editor of newyorker.com—tells David Remnick that all hope is not lost.
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A pedestrian badly injured after being struck by a heavy goods vehicle in Elgin has died.
Gerard Campbell, 54, from Elgin, was taken to the Moray town's Dr Gray's Hospital after incident on the A96 West Road on Saturday afternoon.
He was later transferred to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary but died from his injuries.
Sgt Colin Matheson said: "Our thoughts are obviously with family and friends of Mr Campbell at this very sad time."
He added: "Inquiries into the incident are ongoing and I would urge anyone with information, or anyone who was at the scene at the time and has not yet spoken to the police, to get in touch by calling 101."
Farmers and growers in South Georgia are very concerned by the heavy rain forecast for the holiday weekend. South Georgia peanut growers are now facing tough decisions that could cost big money for the region's economy.
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (AP) — The Lilly Endowment has awarded a more than $2.8 million grant to help the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology keep its Homework Hotline going for middle and high school students.
The endowment announced Monday that the support will make tutors in math and science available each school year through the end of 2020. Starting in the 2018-19 academic year, the hotline will begin collecting information from tutoring sessions to help identify students’ knowledge gaps.
Homework Hotline tutors conducted nearly 34,000 sessions in the 2016-17 school year and more than 637,000 sessions since the program’s inception in 1991.
The hotline started as a free community service for students in Vigo County and its reach was extended statewide in 1999 through Lilly Endowment support.
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An Alabama man has been charged with the murder of a woman in Detroit, Michigan, last September.
Javontae Wakefiled, originally from Mobile, and his alleged accomplice Amber Hunter were charged with first-degree murder over the Sept. 11 homicide of Hunter's mother, Tiffany Hunter, on the west side of the city. She was stabbed to death, according to a Detroit News report.
The pair were charged with the murder on March 5 before being caught by investigators in Youngstown, Ohio, on March 9.
Local police arrested a local man on the day of the murder back in September, who had been accused of stalking the victim, but police later said that he was brought in on unrelated traffic offences.
Wakefield was arraigned and denied Bond Sunday at a Michigan court.
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LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Citizen-initiated legislation to repeal Michigan's prevailing wage law will proceed after the state Supreme Court denied an appeal filed by opponents of the bill.
The court on Wednesday said it was not persuaded it should consider the questions presented, letting stand an appeals court order for the elections board to certify the ballot measure.
The law requires that higher "prevailing" union-scale wages are paid workers on state-financed construction projects such as schools.
The Board of State Canvassers is expected to meet Friday to certify the repeal bill. Then the Republican-led Legislature will have 40 days to enact it or lawmakers could let it proceed to the November ballot.
GOP legislative leaders have indicated they want to pass the legislation, which would not need Gov. Rick Snyder's signature.
Moss is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Athletics, Joel Goldberg of FOX Sports Kansas City reports.
This will mark the fifth time in six games Moss has been relegated to the bench. Melky Cabrera will serve as DH, opening up a spot for Jorge Bonifacio to start in right field. Moss is batting just .206 on the season, so manager Ned Yost may be looking to deploy Bonifacio more often moving forward.
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In this Jan. 16, 2015, file photo, Iowa governor Terry Branstad speaks during the Iowa Governor's Inaugural Ball in Des Moines, Iowa.
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President Donald Trump says K.T. McFarland has withdrawn from consideration to be ambassador to Singapore.
Trump issued a statement Friday. He said McFarland served his administration “with distinction” and said Democrats “chose to play politics rather than move forward with a qualified nominee for a critically important post.”
McFarland is a former deputy national security adviser in the Trump administration and former Fox News analyst. She was nominated in May. After the Republican-majority Senate did not act on the nomination by the end of last year, McFarland was re-nominated in January.
McFarland’s nomination was in doubt amid questions about her communications with ex-national security adviser Michael Flynn.
Thomas signed a contract with the Jaguars on Monday, John Oehser of the Jaguars' official site reports.
Thomas will assume the training-camp roster spot of cornerback Ezra Robinson, who was waived in a corresponding move. An undrafted rookie out of LSU, Thomas is unlikely to crack the Jaguars' 53-man roster when the preseason draws to a close, but he could realistically earn a spot on the practice squad if he impresses over the remainder of camp.
Iran’s president invites US to ‘dinner’ over nuclear deal
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As world leaders prepare for the annual United Nations General Assembly in New York, the president of Iran on Sunday extended a metaphorical “dinner” invitation to the United States.
President Hassan Rouhani used an analogy of a dinner party to describe how countries are benefiting from the 2015 nuclear deal.
Rouhani said the Americans were “sitting in another room” at the party.
“They can adopt a new path and come to the room where the dinner table is,” Rouhani said. “That’s alright in our opinion. If they change their bad temper they can enjoy the dinner table.” – READ MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) - Federal environmental regulators say they'll consult with states on managing contamination from a range of long-used non-stick coatings.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said Monday it would hold a May summit with state officials. The session will focus on a family of industrial chemicals used for decades in everything from non-stick pans to food wrappers to bags for microwaveable popcorn. The chemicals are known as perfluoralkyls and polyfluoralkyls, or PFAs. Studies now link long-term exposure to the industrial chemicals to increased risks of cancer, hormone changes and other disturbances.
Researchers say water supplies serving millions of Americans show potentially dangerous levels of the contaminants.
The EPA says it will use input from state officials to develop a new management plan for the chemicals this year.
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Michigan State University and East Lansing Police are investigating “general threats” made against university athletic events.
The threats were made in a letter received by East Lansing Police and an MSU employee, according to the Lansing State Journal. The letter didn’t provide specific information on “the event or manner of the threat,” a release from police says.
MSU issued a statement Friday about the threats, saying in part:
MSU is taking all of the appropriate security measures. Regardless of the threat credibility, it is important for members of the MSU community to always remain vigilant and be aware of their surroundings.
The Lansing State Journal reports that no athletic events have been cancelled because of the threats.
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India's state-run Bharat Petroleum Corp has bought 2 million barrels of high-sulphur Mars crude oil from the United States for delivery in September, two industry sources said on Wednesday.
The refiner last bought a Mars crude oil cargo for July delivery, one of them said.
BPCL could not immediately be reached for comment.
BPCL made its first purchase of US oil in July, last year after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Washington when President Donald Trump said the United States looked forward to exporting more energy products to the world's third-biggest oil buyer.
Ottawa Senators captain Erik Karlsson had surgery Wednesday to repair torn tendons in his left foot.
He is expected back on the ice in approximately four months.
"Erik underwent surgery earlier today in Charlotte, N.C, to repair torn tendons in his left foot," Senators general manager Pierre Dorion said in a news release. "The tears, which occurred during this year's Stanley Cup Playoffs, were found during an MRI as part of an extensive medical evaluation following the season."
Karlsson, 27, had 17 goals and 54 assists during the regular season.
BILOXI, Miss. (AP) – Several fishing seasons open Sunday in Mississippi.
The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources says the commercial fishing seasons for flounder, red drum and greater amberjack will each open at 12:01 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 1, in Mississippi territorial waters.
The total allowable catch for commercial landings of red drum is set at 60,000 pounds between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31, 2017. That catch is divided into three four-month periods with a 20,000-pound catch allowed in each period: Jan. 1-April 30; May 1-Aug. 31 and Sept. 1-Dec. 31.
The department also announced Friday that the recreational fishing season for gray triggerfish will remain closed for 2017 or until further notice.
Even with recent accidents involving self-driving vehicles, they would still be a safer way for people to move around in the future, said Jaguar Land Rover's Chief Executive, Ralf Speth.
But auto companies cannot be solely responsible for bringing that vision into fruition, he said.
"We need to make sure that we get the right environment. No car company can do it on its own anymore so government, academia and the industry across sectors must really work together," the CEO told CNBC's Nancy Hungerford at automotive show Auto China in Beijing.
Last month, Uber halted all of its self-driving tests after one such vehicle fatally hit a pedestrian during a trial in Arizona.
There's a new trend among the richest people in the world: Joining Instagram.
Bill Gates just joined the social media site. His first post is from Tanzania, where he had lunch with students at the Kicheba Primary School in Muheza.
"Melinda and I have been coming to Tanzania for many years now," the post reads. "I always love seeing how much progress the country has made to improve health and provide opportunity. Plus, the scenery is stunning.
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West Indies 290 for 6 (Samuels 86, Hope 76, Muzarabani 2-36) beat Zimbabwe 289 all out (Taylor 138, Mire 45, Holder 4-35, Roach 3-55) by four wickets
Clinching close matches and playing out last-gasp finishes have become a habit for Zimbabwe in this tournament. For once, however, the result went against them as West Indies won by four wickets to record their fifth-highest successful chase in ODI history. This meant they were well in control of their fate heading into their final group fixture against Scotland.
Brendan Taylor scored his 10th one-day international hundred but received little support in Zimbabwe’s 289 all out. In response, West Indies lost Chris Gayle early, but a 135-run third wicket stand between Shai Hope and Marlon Samuels tipped the chase in West Indies’ favour. Late wickets raised hopes of an unlikely comeback for Zimbabwe, but Rovman Powell’s nerveless cameo helped avoid any last-minute hiccups as West Indies won with an over to spare. (ESPNcricinfo)
By LINDSAY FLEMING
The Dominion Post
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The adage, “If you build it, they will come,” does not necessarily apply to public policy.
That’s according to Christopher Plein, Eberly Family Professor for Outstanding Public Service at WVU, who co-authored the second in a series of six issue briefs on the well-being of children and families in West Virginia.
“Deciding on public policy is difficult enough,” he said at a press conference Monday, at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital. “The real challenges come in the implementation of that policy and realizing that when you announce a new program, even something like the children’s health insurance program, it’s a long struggle to get the word out and get people involved.”
Read the entire article: https://www.dominionpost.com/2018/04/24/wv-kids-count-to-release-series-of-briefs/
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A backdoor cold front is slipping south along the Piedmont and coastal plain this morning . This kind of boundary - typical here in summer months - is named such since it moves from north to south instead of the more typical west to east motion.
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While I really enjoy YouTube maker channels, like DiResta, Laura Kampf, John Park’s Workshop, and Becky Stern, that use a lot of creative set-ups, thoughtful editing, and relatively high production values, I also really appreciate channels that are more raw and unembellished, that are really just an enthusiastic maker documenting his or her projects and posting them to YouTube with little fanfare.
On Maken It So, Chris Mitchell documents his various experiments in 3D printing, laser cutting, electronics, robotics, drones, and making his own pinball machine. Here are Chris’ channel introduction, the first of his DIY Pinball design and build series, and several other exemplary videos.
The MVRHS girls tennis team stayed unbeaten with a thorough 5-0 win at Sandwich on Tuesday.
The Vineyarders lost only two games in the first four matches. First singles Kelly Klaren beat Jade Ferguson 6-0, 6-1, while Victoria Scott and Lizzie Williamson put up double bagels against Sabrina Gonzales and Caroline Breen in the second and third singles matches. First doubles Kat Roberts and Molly Pogue continued the onslaught by defeating Sophie Esdale and Carol Lewis 6-1, 6-0.
The second doubles match was the best of the day, with Chesca Quinlan Potter and Alex Rego topping Sandwich duo Alex Birch and Hannah Hovda 6-4, 6-3.
The girls finish up the regular season with a pair of tough road matches against Division 1 opponents. The Vineyarders play at Barnstable on May 30 and have a rematch with defending D1 champion Sharon High School on May 31. MV won the first match, 3-2, in Oak Bluffs on May 11.
The Mobile Children’s Museum that’s “Truckin’ Through Nebraska” as part of the state’s 150 Celebration, will be in West Point this Saturday and Sunday. It arrives Friday afternoon.
Volunteers are needed to help run the exhibit, which will have displays both inside and outside the 53-foot state-of-the-art trailer, specially designed for traveling museum exhibits.
The hands-on museum is in honor of the 150th anniversary of statehood in 2017. It’ll be making stops in 42 communities, designed for children ages 5-12 but of interest to all ages. It’ll be open Saturday from 10 until 5 and Sunday from noon to 4.
Contact the West Point Chamber of Commerce or Chris Kreikemeier at the Nielsen Center for more information.
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The total number of civilians, mostly children, who have been evacuated from Syria's besieged eastern Ghouta district since the start of a humanitarian operation has risen to 79,702, Russian defence ministry said on Tuesday.
It said in a statement posted on its website that on Monday, 6,046 civilians left the district via humanitarian corridors.
HOWELL, N.J. (AP) — A New Jersey man who was pulled over for speeding while taking his pregnant wife to the hospital will pay a fine to settle the ticket.
The lawyer for Abraham Steinfeld said Friday the man has pleaded guilty to a less severe traffic violation and will pay $92 in fines and court fees. The Asbury Park Press reports Steinfeld was pulled over for driving 78 mph in a 50 mph zone while rushing his wife to the hospital on Nov. 14.
Howell police released dashboard footage of the stop, showing Officer Anthony Marotto asking for the couple’s license and registration and offering to call them an ambulance.
The police department said they understand that it was a stressful situation, but “the officer acted appropriately.”
ISLAMABAD, June 15 (APP): Pakistan National Council of the Arts
(PNCA) has organised a summer art camp for the children aged 5-16.
A total of 70 students are a part of the camp, learning all
kinds of art skills.
During the past week, children were taught the basics of
Painting and during this week, puppet making workshop was organised.
At the end of week, a puppet show was organised for the
children and their parents. Zulfiqar Ahmed was heading the puppet
show.
Next week children will be taught music and music competitions
will be held.
The camp will continue till the month of August.
SHARE COPY LINK Alex Hrycak of Marlin Quay Marina Fishing Charters filmed a rare leatherback sea turtle while out fishing on Sunday. The SCDNR says the turtle are making their annual migration of the Myrtle Beach coast. Alex Hrycak
Alex Hrycak of Marlin Quay Marina Fishing Charters filmed a rare leatherback sea turtle while out fishing on Sunday. The SCDNR says the turtle are making their annual migration of the Myrtle Beach coast. Alex Hrycak
Most people wouldn’t think of Gucci Mane as a author but he is…. and now he can add accomplished writer to his resume. His autobiography is now a New York Times Best Seller!
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Gucci has been having the best come up since getting out of jail. He came out in better physical shape, got engaged, got a reality show, made new music, published his autobiography and now its a NY Times best seller! And to think this book came along because he had “time on his hands” while in jail.
Find out more about how writing his first book came together and about his next move here:
Catch his new reality show The Mane Event premiering on October 17 premier on BET.
2017: Obaseki assures Edo poeple of speedy economic recovery
Jethro Ibileke/Benin Edo state Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has assured the people of the state of a quick economic recovery in 2017. Obaseki who gave the assurance in his new year broadcast, said he would never betray the confidence reposed in him by the people who elected him governor on September 28, 2016.
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Matt Bomer plays a transgender sex worker in the forthcoming drama Anything, directed by Timothy McNeil.
Deadline has the details:
The movie saw some criticism when it was first unveiled last summer, with some in the trans community questioning casting a non-trans actor for the part. Ruffalo has defended Bomer, saying he eyed him for the part after the “profound experience” he had working with him onscreen in HBO’s The Normal Heart.
The story centers on Early Landry (Lynch), who after losing his wife is forced to move to Los Angeles so he can be cared for by his over-protective sister (Maura Tierney), but escapes her clutches to start a new life in Hollywood. He quickly becomes enamored by his neighbor, Freda (Matt Bomer). His loneliness and need for companionship opens his heart to a remarkable new relationship, but their growing affection must be reconciled with the complexity of their disparate backgrounds. Melora Hardin, Micah Hauptman and Margot Bingham also star.
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On GPS, David Frum says the U.S. has lax gun laws because most people believe firearms make them safer, and it's not politic to tell them they are wrong.
Source: CNN
An Owls Head woman on Thursday, Dec. 29 donated 32 acres of land along the Muscle Ridge Channel to the Georges River Land Trust. "Bob and I felt that we were stewards rather than 'owners' of the land on Ash Point and so by making a gift of this land to the Georges River Land Trust, the public will be forever welcome to enjoy it as much as our family has," she said in the news release.
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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — It’s a full-fledged love affair.
Less than one year after the Eagles selected Carson Wentz with the No. 2 overall pick, the former North Dakota State quarterback says he truly loves the city of Philadelphia.
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“It’s a great city,” Wentz said when he addressed the media on Monday, the first day of Phase One of the team’s offseason workout program.
“Every time I get a chance to go out and just kind of experience something new, see some of the things. Go to some of the sporting events, support the teams here. I truly enjoy being here. I just feel like it fits me, fits my personality. I just love this place.”
Wentz also said that 7-9 is “never good enough” and this year’s goal is to win the NFC East and make the playoffs. Wentz wants to improve his consistency in 2017.
Sewer line improvements on First Street between Monterey Road and Wayland Lane were to begin this week and continue through August.
Construction will take place between 9am and 3pm. Two-way traffic will be maintained throughout the project. Following the sewer line rehabilitation, work will begin on water line rehabilitation between Monterey Road and Santa Teresa Boulevard.
Once the sewer line and water line work have been completed, final repaving work by Caltrans can begin. The timeline for this work will be set by Caltrans. For information, call 408-220-6025 or visit YourVoice.CityofGilroy.org.
NORTHUMBERLAND – The parking situation for Pineknotter Days in Northumberland has just been made easier. Thanks to road construction, parking is at a premium in the borough. Festival officials tell us Susquehanna Valley Limousine Is providing shuttle service for people going to King Street Park. The shuttle runs from the former W&L Subaru parking lot. The service is from 5 to 10pm each evening.
The shuttle will take attendees to King Street Park today in the evening. The shuttle service is free of charge and parking at the old W&L lot is also free.
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Carson carried seven times for 19 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's preseason opener against the Chargers.
The undrafted free agent looks like he may have the edge on the last running back job, as he entered the contest before second-year back Alex Collins, who didn't impress in the second half. Carson's numbers didn't pop of the stat sheet either, but the Seahawks have praised him throughout camp for his hard-charging, straight-ahead running style. If he keeps it up, Carson could unseat Collins from the roster, despite his inferior pedigree.
PLAIN TWP., Ohio (WHBC) – A second fatality now from that one-car crash in Plain Township last week involving two GlenOak High School students.
16-year-old Kevin Laudermilt died Sunday at Akron Children’s Hospital.
He was taken there Thursday afternoon from the accident on Middlebranch Avenue NE.
His 18-year-old brother Aaron was behind the wheel when the car went off the road and hit a pole and a tree.
He was dead at the scene.
Kevin was a front seat passenger.
Weeks will serve as the Rays' designated hitter and bat seventh in the order Monday against the Red Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
The Rays are short on healthy outfielders with Colby Rasmus (groin) and Mallex Smith (hamstring) on the disabled list, so Corey Dickerson will slot into left field Monday, opening up the DH spot for Weeks. It's the third straight start for Weeks, but he hasn't done much yet to prove deserving of the extra playing time. He's recorded three hits and 10 strikeouts over 17 at-bats this season.
If you’ve ever shaken your head at someone addicted to video games this might make you change your tune. Ohio’s Ashland University will be the first school in the U.S. to offer scholarships specifically to those who are excellent at playing the game Fortnite, ranging up to $4,000 worth of tuition for each player that gets selected for its eSports program. eSports have become a global phenomenon, and pro players can win millions of dollars in prizes and from sponsorships annually. Also, more than 60 U.S. colleges are setting up competitive gaming programs recognized by the National Association of Collegiate Esports. Ashland will be arranging a team of four to compete in Fortnite regularly with hopes that the squad will be able to participate in a future collegiate league down the line. Here’s the full story from The Sun
ATLANTA (AP) — World Wrestling Entertainment says pro wrestling legend Ric Flair is out of surgery and resting after being hospitalized.
The statement today did not give details about the nature of the surgery.
A representative for the showman known as "Nature Boy" says the 68-year-old wrestler was admitted to the hospital for routine monitoring. Melinda Morris Zanoni of Legacy Talent asked on Twitter today for "prayers & positive energy" because Flair has "tough medical issues."
Former pro wrestler Mick Foley and wrestling executive Eric Bischoff are among numerous wrestlers wishing Flair well on Twitter.
Known for his flamboyant outfits and "Woooo!" catchphrase, Flair made his professional debut in 1972 and was inducted into the World Wrestling Entertainment Hall of Fame in 2008.
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OSWEGO, Ill. — Some painful decisions face the school board that serves public schools in Oswego and surrounding communities.
The board meets this evening.
School District 308 faces a deficit as high as $11 million between now and the year 2023; and to close the gap, school officials may have to lay people off.
Cutting as many as 16 teachers could save a million dollars.
Class sizes may have to be increased; teaching assistants may have their hours reduced.
And shutting down programs like band, and even football, are among the most severe options being considered.
Some District 308 parents say the school system’s administration is top-heavy, and the first cuts should come in the front office.
Les Norton wrote: I'm sorry, Leeds only played him in the halves if they were short? What?
He had many great games for England. He was never making 50m breaks etc but that wasn't his game
Give over man, Sinfield was never International class!... thank goodness he is no longer keeping the likes of Brown, Widdop and Gale out of the team
BEAUFORT, S.C. (WSAV) – The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) seeks two suspects involved in an August 1 theft from the Sunglass Hut in Tangler Outlet I.
The couple entered the 1260 Fording Island Road store around 4:00 p.m. and left about twenty minutes later with six pairs of sunglasses, worth $1720 in total.
BCSO officials say the same couple may be responsible for a similar theft at the Sunglass Hut in Savannah, Georgia.
If you have any information about this individual, BCSO urges you to contact PFC Lynn at (843) 244-3307 or Beaufort County Dispatch at (843) 524-2777.
To remain anonymous, citizens can call CrimeStoppers at 1-888-27406372 or text TIPSC with a message to CRIMES (274637).
Dozens of people have gathered for a vigil in the shadow of the Grenfell Tower.
Many were moved to tears after a moment of silent contemplation outside the Notting Hill Methodist Church in west London.
The Rev Mike Long invited those present to light candles to place on the steps of the church on Wednesday evening.
Vigil at Notting Hill Methodist Church
He then played Amazing Grace on his flute as members of the crowd sang along.
He said: “There are times when all the words we can say are not adequate and sometimes words fail us because no words can do justice to how we feel, or what we have seen or what has happened. Today is one of those days.
“What we can simply do is look to all that we have seen today which is good, which is fabulous – people getting together.”
He added: “Let light triumph over all that is rotten, that is desperate and that defies our understanding.”
Eyemouth and District Rotary Club members were joined by speaker Hazel Smith, from ReTweed, a new enterprise she has started in the town.
Hazel, pictured, had an idea to upcycle materials into fashionable products while offering free training and building skills for women to put them on a new career path. With help from various agencies, she has turned the vision into reality and it is going from strength to strength.
She has just opened a High Street shop as the training centre and for sales of the hand-made products.
Hazel, pictured, had an idea to upcycle materials into fashionable products while offering free training and building skills for women to put them on a new career path. With help from various agencies, she has turned the vision into reality and it is going from strength to strength. She has just opened a High Street shop as the training centre and for sales of the hand-made products.
VAUGHAN, Ont. — Recipe Unlimited Corporation will eliminate plastic straws from its 19 restaurant brands including Swiss Chalet, Harvey's, Kelsey's and East Side Mario's.
The restaurant giant formerly known as Cara Operations will start phasing out its plastic straws in August.
Recipe Unlimited says it will dump plastic straws because of their impact on the environment and wildlife and the company's commitment to recyclable materials.
Straws upon request at full-service restaurants
It hopes to offer paper straws in all of its restaurants by the end of March 2019.
The compostable and biodegradable straws will automatically be provided with drink orders at the brand's quick serve restaurants, including New York Fries and St-Hubert.
Patrons will have to request paper straws to receive one at its full-service restaurants like the Pickle Barrel and Milestones.
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The late Mr Kumar had been operating a van as public transport which Mr Nasara had hired on the pretence of going home but had in fact intended to rob him. As Mr Kumar reacted against the violence on him and the threat of robbery, Nasara attacked him, hitting the him on his head several times with a wheel spanner.
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With the announcement over the summer that the Utah Jazz D-League team would move to Salt Lake Community College and rebrand as the Salt Lake City Stars, the opportunity for player development grew even more. No longer would players assigned and recalled by the Jazz have to travel to Boise - home of the Idaho Stampede.
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On 24 April Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakan met in Yerevan with founder of the Armenian “Civil Agreement” Party Nikol Pashinyan.
The internal political situation of Armenia was touched upon at the meeting.
President Sahakyan highlighted the necessity of solving all controversial issues through dialogue and within the law, maintaining stability in the country.
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Power outages over the past week, initially thought due to severe weather conditions, in actual fact are a result of a cyber attack on Turkey’s national electricity grid Saturday.
At one point, 20 districts on the European side of the city alone were affected by power cuts, including some of the most densely populated areas, according to BEDAS, which distributes electricity to 4.3mn people in Istanbul’s European half.
The city of more than 14mn people straddles Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus Strait. There were also widespread outages on the Asian side of Istanbul and electricity providers warned of rolling power cuts into Saturday.—Agencies
Rafael Nadal posed with a koala before the Brisbane International, in what according to the Associated Press, is a customary photo for celebrity players at the tournament. Nadal’s looking to continue on the positive streak he ended 2016 on, when he got a win at an exhibition tournament in Abu Dhabi.
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“I played well in Abu Dhabi … I played three good matches, and that’s important for me,” Nadal said Monday after the brief meet-and-greet with a local politician and a native marsupial. “I really hope the good matches I played in Abu Dhabi helps me for here.”
The 30-year-old Spaniard is playing in Brisbane for the first time, replacing Roger Federer as the tournament’s male draw card. He has a tricky opener against Alexandr Dolgopolov and, if he gets through that, a potential quarterfinal against top-seeded Milos Raonic, the defending champion.
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority has announced the details for the start of the Second Avenue Subway's first regular service train New Year's Day, January 1st, 2017. The Second Avenue Subway began operation at noon, Jan. 1, with stations opening at 11:45 a.m. Service will run from 96th Street, 86th Street, 72nd Street, and 63rd Street.
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MILWAUKEE (AP) -- State utility regulators removed climate change language from their website months before environmental officials altered global warming language on their own site.
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported Friday (http://bit.ly/2j8WPp6 ) that the Public Service Commission eliminated a web page about global warming sometime after May 1 of last year. The Department of Natural Resources removed language from its website last month that stated human activity is causing climate change. Republicans control both agencies.
The PSC's global warming page described ways to decrease greenhouse gas emissions and linked to Gov. Jim Doyle's global warming task force report. The DNR has removed that report from its site.
A PSC spokeswoman Elise Nelson says the page was recommended for removal in 2014 along with 98 other pages as part of a long-term website cleanup.
Following a successful late January trial run in Danville, Va., the Twin Rivers Media Festival returns to Western North Carolina for its 23rd annual season Friday, Feb. 17, and Saturday, Feb. 18, at the Flood Gallery Fine Art Center in Swannanoa. All screenings and events are free and open to the public.
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Nintendo casually unveiled another new game during its E3 2017 Treehouse livestream. This one is titled Sushi Striker: The Way of Sushido, and it's coming to 3DS in 2018.
The title is described as an "action-puzzle" game. Players stand behind a conveyor belt, matching up plates to eat the sushi and throwing the empty plates at their opponent. You can watch the debut trailer--and listen to its amazing music--above.
Sushi Striker is developed by IndiesZero. Among other titles, the studio is known for its work on Theatrhythm Final Fantasy, Retro Game Challenge, and NES Remix.
Sushi Striker is the second surprise 3DS game Nintendo announced during its Treehouse livestream; the first, Metroid: Samus Returns, was unveiled after the company's E3 2017 presentation. You can read our impressions of that title here. For other news, videos, and impressions from this year's show, be sure to check our E3 2017 hub.
Seven speakers for 7 minutes on the rapidly-changing landscapes of media, government, technology, industry and more, w/ Irwin Adam, John Kim Bell, Peter Nowak, Bruce Linton and others. 7-9 pm. $12-$20. Tickets on eventbrite.ca.
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Videos uploaded to social media show skiers in Georgia's Gudauri ski resort throwing themselves off a ski lift after it suffered a serious malfunction on Friday.
– A star who is close to returning is backstage at tonight’s episode of Raw, according to PWInsider. The site has confirmed that Big Cass is backstage at tonight’s taping. Cass has been out of action since being injured in August during a street fight with Enzo Amore.
According to the site, Cas isn’t dressed to wrestle but is nearly cleared to return to WWE storylines. Cass was originally expected to miss WrestleMania but the “word backstage” is that he may be back beforehand.
Tonight’s program–The UN declares the land stolen by Israel in 1967 as ‘illegally occupied’, thus paving the way for future sanctions and if necessary, military force. Danny Danon, Israeli ambassador to the UN, holds up a copy of the Torah and warns those in attendance that Israel will follow the example of the Maccabees–a violent, terrorist organization operating in Judea during the time of the Greek occupation–in resisting this ‘evil decree’ by the UN, thus setting the stage for future acts of Judaic terror against Gentiledom on the part of Israel. Listen here Share this: Share
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Iggy Azalea Do I Regret Burning All of Nick Young's Clothes? 'Hell the F**k No!'
Iggy Azalea: Do I Regret Burning Nick Young's Clothes? 'Hell the F**k No!'
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Hope Nick Young's not expecting to get reimbursed for his designer clothes ... 'cause Iggy Azalea says she doesn't even feel a little bad about torching her ex-fiance's wardrobe!!
We got Iggy at LAX after her fiery interview with Andy Cohen ... and while it was clear she didn't wanna go into any more detail on the matter, she did offer us a few words on whether or not she regretted turning all of Swaggy P's clothes into ash.
Hard to blame Iggy after Nick's infidelity was aired out in front of the whole world ... but damn, sounds like she's still ready to go pyro on the man.
The award-winning Quest TV and Discovery Channel show Salvage Hunters, is heading to Sussex to record a special edition of the programme.
Now in its thirteenth series, the show follows architectural salvage and antiques expert Drew Pritchard as he travels around the UK to prestigious, interesting, and historic places hunting out and buying quirky and unusual objects no longer wanted by their present owner. The show is now looking to add Sussex to its list.
Drew will soon be heading to 1066 country to follow up on some leads, but ahead of that, anyone can get in touch with the production team if they know an interesting location with multiple objects for sale that would work for the show.
For further details or to speak to a member of the team call 020 3179 0092 or email salvagehunters@curvemedia.co
Man Turns Grief For Wife's Death Into Hundreds Of Bluebird HousesLosing a loved one is one of the hardest things someone can go through. And the grieving process can last a long time. But from tragedy comes new life. And Ron Rudolph is learning exactly that.
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A rainbow of colors could be seen when this diver went for a swim in High Springs, Florida.
Drew recorded the swim in June, 2016. Credit: Drew Mcgee via Storyful
SEOUL: Samsung Electronics Co Ltd should make no compromises on the quality of its products, Chief Executive Kwon Oh-hyun said on Monday, asking employees to improve manufacturing processes and safety inspections.
The executive, in a New Year's speech to Samsung employees disclosed by the firm, also warned of growing political and economic uncertainties from risks such as trade protectionism and foreign exchange rates.
(Reporting by Se Young Lee; Editing by Kim Coghill)
TORONTO (WCMH) — A Canadian brewery has announced a new craft beer called Fake News Ale.
The restaurant and brewery, Northern Maverick Brewing, announced the beer on twitter April 10.
Their website says the beer is the first in their charitable series. Five percent of sales will be donated to “help reverse a questionable policy.”
The voting will begin in a couple weeks to determine which charity will receive the donations.
The company’s twitter account said they are currently not shipping to the United States. Direct delivery starts in June.
The brewery opens this summer.
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - Archer Daniels Midland Co., which turns crops into food ingredients, was voted the top business in Illinois as part of the Illinois Top 200 project.
The project asks residents to vote for the best in the state when it comes to things like businesses, films, inventions, leaders, and more through an online survey.
Deere & Co. came in at number two, and Caterpillar Inc. was voted number three.
The next category, top inventions and innovations, is open for voting now. Nominees include the TV remote control, birth control pills, and barbed wire, among other options.
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LONDON (AP) — London police are considering a variety of criminal charges related to the June fire at Grenfell Tower that killed 71 people.
Police told an inquiry Monday that the possible charges include misconduct in public office, manslaughter, corporate manslaughter and breaches of fire safety regulation.
No one has yet been charged.
Jeremy Johnson, the lawyer representing the police at the inquiry, said the scope of the police investigation was "unprecedented" in a case that did not involve an extremist attack.
He said police are studying 31 million documents and 2,500 exhibits.
Johnson spoke at a hearing spelling out how a detailed inquiry into the disaster will be carried out.
Officials say the goal is to make sure there is never a repeat of the catastrophe.
Ask Danny: Finding A Roof Leak
Find it before the precip finds you.
Everyone loves warmer spring weather, but with warmer temps and the major melting this season, there is a downside. If your roof has had just as tough a winter as you have, you may have sprung a leak just in time for spring.
Finding it may not be as straightforward as you think, either. Let home improvement expert Danny Lipford show you the trick to testing for roof leaks in this week’s Ask Danny.
ROCHESTER, Minn.- Family Service Rochester provides Meals on Wheels to seniors in the community. They kicked off a campaign this month call March for Meals. Their goal is to raise $30,000 continue to provide meals for seniors.
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One recipient, Leona Nelson said she’s grateful for the Meals on Wheels, especially during the winter.
“I don't go out much in the winter because of all the ice. I fell and strained some muscles so I stay inside until it’s warmer.
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TOPEKA, Kan. — A Topeka, Kansas, man has been sentenced to prison for lying to investigators after a 2016 standoff involving a fugitive who shot three federal agents before his body was found in a motel room.
A federal judge in Topeka sentenced 37-year-old Quentin Kirk Lawton on Monday to three and a half years in prison. Lawton pleaded guilty in May to one count of making a false statement.
Authorities say Lawton visited Orlando Collins in a motel room in April 2016 and left shortly before a standoff there between Collins and federal agents. Collins shot and wounded two U.S. marshals and an FBI agent before a fire swept through Collins' room and the motel. Collins' body was later found in the room.
SADIQABAD-The traffic police are taking effective steps for implementation of traffic rules to avoid road accidents.
Traffic In-charge ASI Hafiz Nooruddin Zangi said while talking to media here the other day. He said that wheelie-doers will be dealt with sternly. The drivers, who use pressure horns and operate tape records loudly in the vehicles, will also be punished, he added. The traffic in-charge said that the police efforts for making traffic flow smooth in the city have brought positive results, adding it has also brought a noticeable decrease in traffic accidents.
He appealed to the public to cooperate with the police for traffic rules implementation.
Participants in a basic stilt walking class taught by Heather McLendon of the Springer Theatre Academy try a line dance near the end of the Thursday afternoon workshop. The workshop was among the many offered to students attending the 2017 Georgia Thespian Conference in Columbus. The conference has brought more than 5,000 student thespians to downtown Columbus for the event, hosted by the Columbus Georgia Convention and Trade Center. This is the ninth consecutive year Columbus has hosted the event, which is the nation’s second largest thespian conference. It features numerous productions performed by high school students and includes a variety of workshops such as acting, singing, dancing, and set design.
Police in Utah ID man killed in stolen police K-9 vehicle
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Authorities in the Salt Lake City area are investigating the fatal shooting by officers of a man suspected of robbing a convenience store, stealing a police K-9 vehicle with a dog inside, crashing into other vehicles and wielding a gun when confronted by officers a second time.
West Jordan police on Tuesday identified the man killed Monday afternoon as 23-year-old Michael Glad.
Police Sgt. J.C. Holt tells the Salt Lake Tribune the suspect used a gun toward to commandeer the K-9 truck unit a few minutes after the store robbery in Taylorsville.
Glad was still in the police vehicle and Holt says he brandished a gun at officers before he was shot and killed.
Two occupants of vehicles hit by the police vehicle were taken to hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries.
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Hillsboro, Or. – A Liberty High School senior has won his court fight to wear his pro border wall t-shirt to school. The Hillsboro School District had told Addison Barnes he could not wear it to class because it could substantially disrupt the school, whose student population is one third Latino. Oregon live says U.S. District Judge Michael Mosman ruled the district did not justify its censorship.
Addison Barnes says the ruling is “a step in the right direction.” He says its all about protecting his First Amendment rights. He says ” I think that’s the biggest issue at hand, here. Whether or not you agree with the politics or not, I think the biggest thing is we should be able to express our political opinions, whatever they may be.”
He says he plans to wear the t-shirt to school before he graduates next week.
NEW YORK, May 30 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury yields pared gains on Wednesday after a private sector payrolls report showed fewer than expected jobs created for the month of May.
A report by U.S. payrolls processer ADP showed that a total of 178,000 jobs were created this month, lower than expectations for gains of 190,000. In addition, the April payrolls were revised to 163,000, from the original estimate of 204,000 jobs.
After the data, U.S. 10-year yields were at 2.849 percent , from 2.871 percent before the report.
U.S. 30-year yields wwere last at 3.038 percent, from 3.055 percent just before the data.
Water limited during Southern California pipeline repairs
CLAREMONT, Calif. (AP) — Residents of several Southern California communities are being asked to limit water use this week while a major pipeline is closed for repairs.
Starting Monday, the state Department of Water Resources will be fixing a portion of the Rialto Pipeline, which serves cities in parts of Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties.
The work is expected to last until Saturday. During that time agencies will rely solely on local water supplies instead of regional deliveries.
Customers are urged to keep showers under five minutes, avoid lawn watering and run only full loads in washing machines and dishwashers.
Communities that could see reduced water service include Claremont, La Verne, Fontana, Montclair, Upland, Chino Hills, Chino, Ontario and Rancho Cucamonga.
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About Junior Achievement
According to its website, Junior Achievement's mission is to "inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy."
The nonprofit offers hands-on elementary and secondary school programs involving work readiness, financial literacy and entrepreneurship.
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The Columbiana Drug Task Force says two people are in custody after a search warrant was served at a Lisbon home.
According to a release, 54-year-old Ronald Virden and 32-year-old Brittany Robinson were arrested during a raid on a home on the 9300 block of State Route 45.
Officials say inside the home they discovered approximately 11 grams of cocaine, marijuana, $350 in cash, digital scales, drug paraphernalia, and "packaging material".
The drug task force says Virden was arrested on charges of drug paraphernalia. Robinson was allegedly in possession of drug abuse instruments.
Police say the duo could face additional charges after the results of lab tests come back.
The Drug Task Force says the raid was carried out in conjunction with the Sheriff's Office and Lisbon Police Department.
Construction worker pleads not guilty to plotting SEA Games attack
Hajar Abdul Mubin is accused of planning an attack at the closing ceremony of the Kuala Lumpur SEA Games 2017. — Bernama picKUALA LUMPUR, Dec 11 — Two construction workers pleaded not guilty in the High Court here today to involvement with the Abu Sayyaf terrorist group.
Hajar Abdul Mubin, 25, from Sabah, is accused of planning an attack at the closing ceremony of the Kuala Lumpur South-east Asian Games 2017, at ZA 2-14 Lorong Pangsa Baiduri 2, Taman Desa Baiduri, Cheras between 2010 and August 30, 2017.
His brother-in-law Abdul Syamir Dabilin, 25, a Filipino, is accused of voluntarily concealing information about the group, at the same place and in the same period.
Judge Datuk Mohd Sofian Abd Razak set Jan 11 next year for remention. Deputy public prosecutor Azlina Rasdi appeared for the prosecution while the duo was unrepresented. — Bernama
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A traffic stop on Highway 71 near Hamlin at around 3-a.m. Sunday, resulted in the arrest of a Missouri woman on drug charges. The Audubon County Sheriff’s Office says 19-year old Courtney Cheyenne Loges, of Oak Grove, Missouri, faces charges that include Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Speeding. Loges was transported to the Audubon County Jail, posted bond and was released. She is scheduled to appear in court on August 31st.
And, an Audubon man faces a trio of charges following a traffic stop at around 3-a.m. Sunday, in Brayton. 38-year old Jason Malloy was charged with Driving While Revoked, having an Expired Registration and Open Container. Malloy also had an outstanding Audubon County warrant for Revocation of Probation. He was transported to the Audubon County Jail, posted bond and was released.
Gas prices around Rockford are down slightly over the past week.
The price for a gallon of gas averaged $2.24 in Rockford this past week, down 3.6 cents. The national average is at $2.29 per gallon, down 1.3 cents.
Gas prices in Rockford are 2.9 cents higher than one month ago, and 29.7 cents higher than a year ago.
Areas near Rockford and their current gas prices: Milwaukee, $2.22 per gallon, down 1.4 cents from last week's $2.23; Madison, $2.21 per gallon, down 0.9 cents from last week's $2.22; Chicago, $2.44 per gallon, down 6 cents from last week's $2.50.
Information from www.gasbuddy.com
TAYLORSVILLE, N.C. (AP) – Where do you hide a 1,000-pound chicken?
That’s what sheriff’s deputies in Alexander County, North Carolina, are trying to figure out as they search for the concrete statue that disappeared from a farm west of Taylorsville over the weekend.
While the chicken may be heavy, it’s only 3 feet tall.
Deputies think the statue was taken sometime between 8 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. Sunday from the driveway of the farm.
Chief Deputy Tod Jones told the Hickory Daily Record the statue’s base was found several miles away. Jones said the statue is valued at about $1,100.
Alexander County is near Hickory, about 60 miles north of Charlotte.
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A woman is dead following a fire in Overland Park.
The fire is at the Overland Towers Apartment complex at 8580 Farley Street.
Jason Rhodes of the Overland Park Fire Department said the fire started on the second floor. An older male died in the fire.
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Residents living in the Overland Towers are elderly or lower income. Many were evacuated, but because of the outside elements, they were taken back inside to the first floor.
Two others were transported to the hospital, but are expected to recover.
This is a developing story. Stay tuned to KCTV5 News for the latest.
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File: The president says his decision to suspend Tom Moyane was sparked by public interest to restore SARS' credibility. Photo: eNCA
JOHANNESBURG - Mark Kingon is the acting SARS Commissioner.
Kingon was the acting chief officer of business and individual taxes division at the revenue service.
On Monday, President Cyril Ramaphosa suspended Tom Moyane with immediate effect.
The president says his decision was sparked by public interest to restore SARS' credibility.
He says certain developments during Moyane's tenure have weakened confidence in the receiver of revenue.
Moyane's been slammed for the manner in which he handled the Jonas Makwakwa matter.
Last week, Makwakwa handed in his resignation citing "personal reasons".
He was suspended in 2017 but was later reinstated after being cleared of wrongdoing.
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LOS ANGELES — James Batemon made a career-high four 3-pointers and scored 25, Eli Scott added 20 points and 11 rebounds, and Loyola Marymount beat CSU Northridge 74-57 on Saturday night.
The Lions (5-4) made 53.7 per cent (29 of 54) of their shots from the field and led the entire way from opening the game with a 9-2 run. Northridge (1-8) cut the deficit to 18-17 later in the period, but Loyola Marymount responded to make it 38-23 by halftime.
The Matadors got the deficit down to seven early in the second half before the Lions pushed the lead into double digits for good at 50-39.
The Matadors lost their eighth straight but were playing just their second home game since their season opening win.
Tavrion Dawson had 16 points and Micheal Warren added 11 points, eight rebounds and five assists for Northridge.
With just a few days before Super Bowl Sunday, the flu has struck in Minnesota.
Three Philadelphia Eagles players — defensive end Timmy Jernigan, linebacker Mychal Kendricks and cornerback Ronald Darby — have all come down with the virus.
However, they are expected to make it to Sunday’s game.
Meanwhile, authorities fear the indoor stadium, which holds up to 70,000 fans, has the potential to become a giant Petri dish for the virus.
The temperature on Sunday is expected to plummet to just three degrees, which would be a Super Bowl record.
To accommodate those traveling to the game, a special tram will ferry fans from the Mall of America to U.S. Bank Stadium without having to go outside.
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Prince's heirs are suing Walgreens and the Illinois hospital that treated him after he suffered a drug overdose just a week before he died.
Prince was 57 when he was found in an elevator at his Paisley Park estate on April 21, 2016. He died from an accidental overdose of the powerful synthetic opioid fentanyl.
About a week earlier, his plane made an emergency stop in Moline, Illinois, when he suffered from an opioid overdose and had to be revived by paramedics.
The ruling Patriotic Front has won the Ntumbachushi ward in Kawambwa with a landslide margin.
Early results show the PF candidate has polled an impressive 574 while Chishimba Kambwili National Democratic Front candidate is in distant second with a paltry 22 votes.
The NDC has relegated the UPND, whose candidate managed 19 votes, into third place.
Early results may suggest the tribal voting pattern will still haunt Zambia the opposition UPND is expected to win all the wards in Southern Province.
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WASHINGTON The U.S. cruise missile strike on a Syrian air base last week damaged or destroyed 20 percent of Syria's operational aircraft, as well as fuel and ammunition sites and air defence capabilities, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said on Monday.
"The Syrian government has lost the ability to refuel or re-arm aircraft at Shayrat airfield and at this point, use of the runway is of idle military interest," Mattis said in a statement.
"The Syrian government would be ill-advised ever again to use chemical weapons."
(Reporting by Phil Stewart and Idrees Ali)
New York City police are responding to reports of an explosion in central Manhattan, a police spokesperson confirmed on Monday.
The explosion reportedly occurred at the 42th Street and 8th Avenue transit station, close to Times Square, a New York Police Department (NYPD) spokesperson said.
Several people were reported injured.
The spokesman was unable to comment on the size of the explosion or its origin but a source told THECITIZEN that one person was taken into custody after his device partially detonated inside a tunnel.
The NYPD said in a tweet that transit lines in the area were being evacuated.
Feb 2(Reuters) - MBK Co Ltd
* Says 5,141 units of its 15th series warrants were exercised into 514,100 shares, by White Knight Investment Limited, on Feb. 2
* The shares exercised for 200 million yen in total
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Man gives blood, passes out, and plows into house with car
MELROSE, Mass. (AP) — A man passed out behind the wheel of a vehicle, sending it through the front door of a Massachusetts home.
The unidentified 25-year-old Revere man says he had just given blood at the hospital down the street in Melrose.
WBZ-TV reports the porch and entryway of Paul Mastronardi's home were badly damaged in the crash Wednesday.
No one was injured, and the man was helped out of the car by witnesses.
Ironically, Mastronardi had just rebuilt the porch. The driver says he passed out and "woke up in the house."
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Information from: WBZ-TV, http://cbsboston.com
BEIJING — A Chinese official says rescuers have found the bodies of 12 Chinese people who went missing after their fishing boat collided with an oil tanker near Japan.
The official at the Chinese consulate in Osaka said by phone on Friday that nearby fishing vessels had picked up four crew members after the boat capsized early Thursday, including one person who later died.
There were 16 crew members aboard the fishing vessel at the time of the collision about 215 nautical miles north of the Oki Islands in western Japan.
Chinese state media said the Japanese coast guard deployed three patrol vessels and divers in the search.
Joshua Hayes, the former Manchester police officer convicted last week on 45 counts of improperly and illegally using law enforcement databases to collect information on individuals for his own personal use, will serve 180 days in the Adams County Jail. Additionally, he is required to complete 180 hours of community service and pay $5,000 in fines.
Any violation of his community-controlled incarceration will result in a six-year prison term.
Judge Brett Spencer warned Hayes, saying he has demonstrated “an utter disdain for authority”. “You don’t deserve to go home today,” said Spencer. “You’ve shown no remorse for your crimes – neither genuine or any other kind, but you’re being given an opportunity to show humility, as I have imposed a burden on this county to oversee your incarceration, and you will have to find it within yourself to be respectful to those for whom you have no respect.”
The White House says new plans to fight America's opioid crisis will seek the death penalty for some drug dealers and push the Justice Department to aggressively go after criminally negligent doctors. Sareena Dayaram reports.
Jones Says Moore is Hiding in Closing Days of Senate Race
by Rashad Snell
Democratic candidate Doug Jones says Republican Roy Moore is hiding in the closing days of Alabama’s U.S. Senate campaign.
Jones stopped by a breakfast spot in Birmingham early Monday to greet voters. So many media members were present that only a few other people could get inside.
Jones chided Republican Roy Moore for being out of sight ahead of Tuesday’s election. He says Moore was out of state over the weekend.
Moore was in Montgomery on Sunday afternoon, but his campaign hasn’t responded to questions about his whereabouts over the rest of the weekend.
President Trump said in a tweet on Thursday that congressional Democrats “are doing nothing” to come up with a fix for young immigrants protected by the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, calling out House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.).
“March 5th is rapidly approaching and the Democrats are doing nothing about DACA. They Resist, Blame, Complain and Obstruct – and do nothing,” Trump said.
“Start pushing Nancy Pelosi and the Dems to work out a DACA fix, NOW!”
March 5th is rapidly approaching and the Democrats are doing nothing about DACA. They Resist, Blame, Complain and Obstruct – and do nothing. Start pushing Nancy Pelosi and the Dems to work out a DACA fix, NOW! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 1, 2018
Trump announced in September that he would move to end the Obama-era program, white protects certain immigrants who were brought into the U.S. illegally when they were children from being deported, unless Congress could come up with a fix by March.
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Authorities in Minnesota are now releasing the name of the Iowan who was killed in a crash in that state over the weekend.
The Minnesota State Patrol says a car failed to yield at a median crossing late Friday night and was hit by a semi along Highway 52 in Goodhue County.
The car was driven by 22-year-old Jacob Nelson of St. Ansgar, who was injured in the crash. His passenger, 22-year-old Cody Squier of St. Ansgar was killed.
The truck driver wasn’t hurt. Troopers say both of the Iowans were belted in and there’s no sign alcohol was a factor.
Now that the 49ers’ offseason program is in the books, we’re taking a stab at projecting the 53-man roster for the start of the regular season in September.
We already took a look at the offense. Here, we’ll project the players that will make the team on defense.
Inside linebacker (4)
NaVorro Bowman
Reuben Foster
Malcolm Smith
Brock Coyle
Cut: Ray-Ray Armstrong, Donavin Newsom
The 49ers like Coyle for his familiarity with the scheme after playing previously with Seattle. He’s also a strong special teams player. Newsom is a candidate for the practice squad and could make the team if Foster begins the year on an injured list if his recovery from right shoulder surgery suffers a setback.
"Now, as we watch the situation over there, we have extreme concerns," State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert told reporters. "There are ongoing air strikes, some humanitarian aid had been stopped and may be getting back in now, but it is certainly not a safe situation."
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Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers thinks he has many good years left in him, but he’s not sure if all those years will be in Green Bay.
Rodgers told the Associated Press that he wants to play as long as Tom Brady, but that he’s not sure if it will all be for one team. Rodgers remembers replacing Brett Favre, who was traded to the Jets before finishing his career with the Vikings.
“I think you have to be humble enough to realize if it could happen to Brett, it can happen to you,” Rodgers said.
Rodgers is under contract for two more years at about $20 million a year, and there’s been talk that he and the Packers may agree to an extension this offseason. So he’s probably not going anywhere any time soon. But the 34-year-old Rodgers has spoken of Brady as a role model, and Brady says he can play until he’s 45. So if Rodgers wants to play that long, perhaps he’ll some day be a Jet, a Viking, or a member of some team other than the one that drafted him to be Favre’s heir apparent.
"There's a level of enlightenment I want to achieve," Davis explained in a press statement about the album, which was inspired by the Ganzfeld Experiment, a technique used in parapsychology which are used to test individuals for extrasensory perception.
"With all of the bulls going, everyone is stuck on their fing cell phones," Davis continued. "This takes us way out of that. No matter how hard you try to fight bad things in your life, life will be what it is. It's up to you to accept that, combat it, and move forward, or it's up to you to be in denial. Then, it becomes a thorn in your side until you finally deal with it. This is it. Just deal with it."
Davis will support the new album with a tour, which launches April 6 in Portland, OR. See the album track list and a preview video featuring snippets from the album and the tour dates here.
(AP) – Judging errors cast widespread confusion over Joey “Jaws” Chestnut’s record-setting 11th title at the annual Nathan’s Famous July Fourth hot dog eating contest.
Chestnut took home the Mustard Belt after downing 74 franks and buns in 10 minutes – two more than he did last year. Second-place finisher Carmen Cincotti ate 64. But longtime announcer George Shea tells The Associated Press he noticed in real time that jurists measuring Chestnut’s and Cincotti’s intake weren’t counting from two plates stacked with franks that the eaters were drawing from. The under-counted tally was then displayed on live TV.
Shea says both Chestnut and Cincotti were adamant about their scores, which were certified by Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez. He says new judges will be used next year.
Brock Lesnar has notified the UFC of his retirement from MMA, Marc Raimondi of MMA Fighting reports. Time_Sports
Gov. Scott approves pay raise bill for state workers
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) State employees will get a pay raise this October under a bill signed into law by Gov. Rick Scott.
Scott on Wednesday signed the bill (SB 7022) that includes $183 million that will be used to offer varying levels of pay hikes for workers.
Rank-and-file employees who currently earn $40,000 a year or less will get a $1,400 pay raise, and those earning more than $40,000 will receive a $1,000 raise. The legislation also authorizes 5 percent pay raises to state law-enforcement officers that will kick in on July 1. Judges, state attorneys and public defenders will get a 10 percent raise in October.
The bill includes changes to retirement and health insurance benefits.
Newly hired public employees will be placed in an investment 401(k) styled-plan if they don’t make a choice within nine months of starting their jobs.
NHS hospitals & GP surgeries could see a £635M hike in their business rates over the next 5 years
Rates are expected to rise by a third on average across the board by 2021, according to the analysis by Gerald Eve, a firm which advises businesses on rates and property.
It said rates for hospitals will rise from £328 million this year to £418 million a year by 2021. GPs and health centres will also see their costs rise, from £257 million to £332 million a year over the same period, according to the analysis, published by the Daily Telegraph.
Some health authorities will have to pay millions more, including Peterborough City Hospital, which will see rates rise from £2.5 million to £4.8 million by 2021, while the University Hospital Birmingham NHS Trust's bill is set to rise from £4.2 million to £7.6 million.
Baku. 27 May. REPORT.AZ/ In January-April, 2017, Azerbaijan has produced tobacco products in amount of 10 692 thousand AZN. This is 49% less than the same period in 2016.
Report informs, State Statistics Committee (SSC) has stated.
According to official statistics, in the first four months of this year, 193.5 million cigarettes and smoking units, 940.5 tons of fermented tobacco have been produced. Compared with last year, fermented tobacco production increased by 14.7%, cigarette and smoking unit production reduced by 77,7%.
Notably, as of May 1, 2017, finished product stock in the country amounted to 2.1 million pieces.
Tennessee Highway Patrol spokesperson Travis Plotzer said the wreck happened just south of the Interstate 40 intersection at about 9 p.m. and involved a tractor-trailer and a passenger vehicle. A person died in the passenger vehicle.
Plotzer said THP’s critical incident response team was on its way to the scene to assist in the investigation. It’s unknown when Highway 109 will be reopened for traffic.
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An innovative matching service for people with dementia
by Editorial Staff - 2017.02.14
Side by Side pair people with dementia and volunteers so they can keep doing the things they love and get out and about. From joining a local club, going to the football, or just going for a stroll in the park. According to the British organization Alzheimer’s Society a third of people with dementia lose friends after their diagnosis, and nearly two thirds who live on their own feel lonely. Side by Side is a completely new approach to volunteering and it has been developed to empower people with dementia to live the lives they want and deserve, supporting them to keep doing the things they love, try something new and remain active in their community. Current Side by Side volunteers have reported that they have gained and shared skills, developed new friendships and even enhanced their CV.
The world's first hot dog is making a comeback on Coney Island's Surf Avenue - and giving Nathan's Famous a run for its bun. Exactly 150 years ago, German immigrant Charles Feltman A invented the hot dog when he stuck a sausage inside a specially made elongated bun and called them "red hots."
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BERLIN German Chancellor Angela Merkel said she was hopeful frozen negotiations on a free trade agreement between the European Union and the United States would be revived one day, in an interview to be published on Saturday.
Talks with the United States on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) have been frozen since the victory of President Donald Trump.
"The U.S. president is pushing for fair conditions for his country and we are looking after the German and European interests," Merkel told the RND newspaper group.
"I don't rule out that the negotiations over a trade deal with the U.S. will be revived one day."
(Reporting by Joseph Nasr; Editing by Andrew Heavens)
Ingles registered 20 points (6-12 FG, 5-11 3Pt, 3-5 FT), four assists, three rebounds, one steal and one block across 30 minutes during Utah's 113-96 win over the Thunder in Game 4 of their Western Conference first-round playoff series.
Ingles' scoring total was second only to that of Donovan Mitchell's on the Jazz and represented his second straight impressive offensive performance following a lackluster Game 2. The 30-year-old has shot 13-for-27 -- including 10-for-21 from three-point range -- over Games 3 and 4, both victories. Ingles will look to make a similar impact when Utah attempts to clinch the series on OKC's home floor in Wednesday's Game 5.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Sre Group Ltd
* Expected to record a substantial increase in its unaudited net profit and profit attributable to company's shareholders for six months ended 30 june 2017
* Expected increase was mainly attributable to gains from disposal of part of group's investments at a premium
* Unaudited net profit for hy is expected to be rmb500 to rmb 700 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Aug 15 (Reuters) - TKH GROUP NV:
* q2 Revenue Eur 365.5 Million, Up 9.7 Percent Yoy
* Q2 EBITA EUR 31.6 ‍​ MILLION VERSUS EUR 33.6 MILLION YEAR AGO
* Q2 NET PROFIT EUR ‍​21.3 MILLION VERSUS EUR 18.8 MILLION YEAR AGO
* OUTLOOK FOR THE SECOND HALF OF THE YEAR IN THE MARKET SEGMENTS IN WHICH TKH IS ACTIVE SHOWS GENERALLY A POSITIVE PICTURE.‍​
* SEES FOR FY NET PROFIT BEFORE AMORTIZATION AND ONE-OFF INCOME AND EXPENSES ATTRIBUTABLE TO SHAREHOLDERS OF € 92 - 97 MLN‍​ Source text: bit.ly/2fGlJ1i Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
The list of artists lining up to work with Florida Georgia Line continues to grow!
Nelly! The Chainsmokers! Backstreet Boys! Now, up & coming pop-star Bebe Rexha!
Rexha delivered her mini-album, All Your Fault: Part Two, and the country pair earned themselves a spot on the track list with “Meant to Be.”
“Meant To Be” pairs with the mega-country duo considering Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard’s killer vocals fit right in!
The guys of Florida Georgia Line definitely put this duet at the top of the list in their professional lives as one of their favorites ever according to Sounds Like Nashville.
One teenager did not heed the warnings of South Sioux City Police on Wednesday.
A 17-year-old walked past the barrier set up by police. He approached the grain elevator and when he saw police coming, he headed toward the north side of the elevator.
Two police officers showed up in an ATV when he began to walk back.
"This subject walks into the barrier where it wasn't safe. When we contacted him, he wasn't very responsive. He was checked and there was appeared to be a warrant for his arrest so he was taken on the warrant," said South Sioux City, Nebraska Police Chief Ed Mahon.
The teen was not charged for trespassing, for going beyond the barricades. He was arrested for the outstanding warrant.
Owing to inclement weather in some parts of Uttarakhand, voting in the assembly elections was slow in the first few hours, with 14 per cent voter turnout till 11 a.m on Wednesday.
According to an election official, eight per cent voting was reported in the first two hours after voting began at 8 am for 69 seats in 11 districts in the first phase of the Uttarakhand assembly elections.
Prominent politicians such as former Chief Ministers Ramesh Pokhariyal Nishank and Bhuvan Singh Khanduri voted in the early hours.
According to the Election Commission (EC), Champawat saw two per cent voting, Haridwar witnessed nine per cent and so did the state capital Dehradun.
The fate of 628 candidates in the fray in the hill state would be decided by 75,13,547 voters.
Pool was scheduled to reopen Monday, Dec. 11
Show Low, AZ (December 7, 2017) – The Show Low Family Aquatic Center has extended its reopening, after being closed for yearly maintenance, to Wednesday, Dec. 13. Unforeseen mechanical issues have caused the delay. The facility, which was scheduled to reopen Monday, Dec. 11, will resume its winter schedule. The City of Show Low apologizes for any inconvenience to its aquatic center patrons. For additional information, call Community Services Director Jay Brimhall at (928) 532-4014.
The dollar recovered from a two-week low against a basket of six major currencies Monday, though trade was thin due to many markets being closed for the New Year holiday.
The dollar finished the year with an almost 4 percent annual rise, the fourth consecutive year of gains.
But the index that measures the currency against six major rivals lost more than 1 percent during the last three days of last week, its weakness exacerbated Friday during a flash surge for the euro in low volumes of trading in Asia.
The euro edged down Monday to $1.0513, while the dollar index climbed quarter of a percent to 102.43, close to the 14-year peak of 103.65 it touched on Dec. 30 .
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Cats and dogs: they've figured out how to live in harmony under our roofs and in our back yards. But in the wild, their story is different.
Hayden Gare competes in New Zealand’s GTRNZ race series driving a 1976 Mini in the GT3 class. The 700 kg (1543 lb) race car is powered by 1.6 L 4A-GE 16v inline-four that makes 350 horsepower at 8,800 rpm on E85 fuel. The engine features a Garrett GT2860RS turbocharger, Kelford cams, CP 12:1 pistons, MRP billet crank girdle, and Link G4 Storm ECU. Power goes to the front wheels through a Toyota C60 six-speed transaxle with a KAZZ close ratio gear set and LSD diff. The Mini rides on a custom Gare Motorsport suspension with CSI adjustable coilovers and stops thanks to Wilwood six-piston front brakes and Honda CBR1000RR rear brakes. The exterior was upgraded with an ABS Motorsport Ultra body kit and grill.
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Some 120 new apprenticeship positions are being created with the start of Ireland's first-ever accountancy programme.
Under the scheme, major firms throughout the country will offer both school leavers and mature students a chance to "earn as they learn".
Gillian Doherty from Accounting Technicians Ireland says it is addressing a shortage of skills within the industry.
"It will equip school-leavers and mature learners with transferable business skills and a technical knowledge of finance and accounting practice, which ultimately will enable them to secure employment in a broad range of accounting and finance roles," she said.
Reinaldo De Jesus Henao was arrested at Coachella on Sunday with over 100 stolen smart phones. Thankfully, a number of victims were able to use find my iPhone and contacted authorities.
While find my iPhone is an amazing tool, police are urging people to work with authorities to recover their phones.
Almost all the phones have been returned to their owners, though some are still in the lost and found.
Via The Verge
@ladygaga Giving money to the homeless in San Fransisco Tonight. Her heart is so big! I love you! ❤️💋 #JoanneWorldTour #ladygaga pic.twitter.com/RthUzZQqOB — xoxo, Danny (@dinogaga16) August 14, 2017
Lady Gaga took the time to hand out money to the homeless in San Francisco right after her concert Sunday night.The superstar performed at AT&T Park Sunday night. It's hard to see her -- she appears quickly in the video -- but she's the one with the high heeled white boots.It's unclear exactly what streets she was on, but likely somewhere near the ballpark.
LOWELL, MASS. (WHDH) - Lowell police are searching for a dark-colored SUV with heavy damage after it reportedly hit a mobility scooter, leaving the driver with serious injuries.
A 46-year-old woman was riding the scooter when the SUV struck her on Middlesex Street around 10 p.m., police said.
The driver of the SUV fled outbound on Middlesex Street toward Chelmsford, according to police.
The woman suffering from serious, non-life-threatening injuries was airlifted to a Boston hospital.
Anyone with information about this crash is asked to call Lowell police.
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Fife Flyers will be without a key forward for tomorrow’s trip to Nottingham Panthers after being landed with a suspension.
The Elite League Department of Player Safety has upheld the Match Penalty for slew footing assessed on Liam Heelis during the game against Dundee Stars on Sunday.
A match penalty carries an automatic one game suspension, which will rule Heelis out of the trip to the National Ice Centre.
Heelis’ presence is sure to be missed as he is the club’s joint top scorer this season as one of three Fife players tied on 60 points for the season so far.
Flyers are also likely to face the Panthers without injured imports Andy Iles, Ian Young and Evan Bloodoff.
MISSOULA – The former University of Montana women’s soccer coach says he’s upset with the way university officials portrayed the reason for his departure earlier this week.
Mark Plakorus told ABC FOX Montana on Friday the portrayal was one-sided and that he intended to look into legal action.
Athletic director Kent Haslam said Thursday players complained about “troubling things” including excessive texting. Haslam said the investigation led to the discovery that Plakorus used his university-issued cellphone to text escort services while on recruiting trips in Las Vegas. Officials decided not to renew his contract.
The university announced Plakorus’ departure Tuesday as a resignation, thanking him for his contributions to the program.
Haslam told the Missoulian that the initial announcement that it was a mutual decision was an attempt to strike a balance between Plakorus’ privacy and circumstantial evidence.
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MPs in the self-declared republic of Somaliland have agreed to allow the United Arab Emirates to set up a military base in the port of Berbera. The UAE already has a military facility at Eritrea's Assab port for use in a campaign against Yemeni rebels.
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The doctors have their hands full with a tortoise blood transfusion, a goose with a neck wound and a magic rabbit trying to pull a disappearing act.
× Del City officer injured while transporting prisoner
OKLAHOMA CITY – A Del City police officer was injured while transporting a prisoner.
Police say the prisoner was handcuffed and became combative while being transported to the county jail from the hospital.
That’s when the officer pulled over on the side of the road near N.W. 10th and I-44.
The officer was transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
The suspect was sent back to the hospital and will then go to the county jail.
Officials say he may face more charges.
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Pope Francis arrives for an audience with the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, at the Vatican Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017. (L'Osservatore Romano/Poo Photo via AP)
Farmers harvest Hami melons at Santanghu Town in Kazak Autonomous County of Barkol, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Aug. 13, 2017. Hami melon, a popular cantaloupe, entered the harvest season here recently. (Xinhua/Polat)
Farmers harvest Hami melons at Santanghu Town in Kazak Autonomous County of Barkol, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Aug. 13, 2017. Hami melon, a popular cantaloupe, entered the harvest season here recently. (Xinhua/Polat)
Farmers load Hami melons at Santanghu Town in Kazak Autonomous County of Barkol, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Aug. 13, 2017. Hami melon, a popular cantaloupe, entered the harvest season here recently. (Xinhua/Polat)
Farmers load Hami melons at Santanghu Town in Kazak Autonomous County of Barkol, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Aug. 13, 2017. Hami melon, a popular cantaloupe, entered the harvest season here recently. (Xinhua/Polat)
Kool G Rap and 38 Spesh are set to release a new joint project titled Son Of A G Rap on June 8th. Here is the official video for their record “Upstate 2 Queens”.
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Johannesburg – TV and radio star Elana Afrika-Bredenkamp will be joining the Jacaranda FM family, taking over the weekday slot between 09:00 and 12:00.
The star will host the WorkZone, taking over from Mack Rapapali who is moving to a night-time slot.
According to a statement, Elana’s primary focus “will be ensuring that the WorkZone continues to deliver the No-Repeat promise with all of Jacaranda FM’s favourite artists on the mic, stellar content and continuous updates on news and traffic.”
Speaking about the move, Elana said: “Coming back to Jacaranda FM feels like home.”
She added: “I’ve always wanted to use my talent for good – the amazing team at this radio station understands positive change and the impact of giving back and I’m excited to be part of that!”
Elana’s show starts on 1 August.
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Great news for Mo'Cheddah and her boo, Prince ‘BK’ Bukunyi Olateru-Olagbegi who will tie the knot today, May 30 2018!
The music star and fashionista confirmed her relationship with her boo nine months ago in August 2017, and according to Bella Naija who reports exclusively, the pair are finally taking the hallowed walk down the aisle.
"We’re so happy for singer and fashionista Mo’Cheddah and her fiancé Prince ‘BK’ Bukunyi as they get ready to tie the knot today – yes, they are getting married!" reports the website today, May 30 2018.
ALSO READ: You absolutely have to see this actor's classy AF prewedding pictures!
The ceremony will hold at an unspecified location in Lagos.
No guest list is known yet, neither are other details revealed yet. But as the ceremony progresses, Pulse Weddings will be bringing you all the scoop as soon as we get them!
Congratulations to Mo'Cheddah and the love of her life.
× No Coast Cinema Ep. 33 | Emily Esperanza and Eve Rydberg, “Make Out Party”
This week on No Coast Cinema, Tom and Conor pop a breath mint and pucker up for the wacky, bizarre and wildly original comedy, Make Out Party.
Written and directed by Emily Esperanza and produced by Eve Rydberg, Make Out Party is a no-budget, high-style comedy of errors that follows three vibrant characters though a day of misadventure as they set out to attend hostess Mary Woah’s Make Out Party.
Emily and Eve discuss the inspiration and production of Make Out Party, including how they managed to create a vibrant, colorful world for their diverse cast of characters to inhabit.
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NEWARK, Ohio (WCMH) — The Newark Police Department is searching for a missing special needs adult.
According to the Newark Police, 27-year-old Zachary McLaughlin ran away from his home on Mount Vernon road around 11:30am Monday. Due to McLaughlin’s impairments, he requires round-the-clock care.
McLaughlin was last seen wearing a flat-billed Oakland Raiders hat, a gray shirt and blue basketball shorts. He is around 5-feet, 6-inches tall and weighs around 250 pounds. He has brown hair and brown eyes.
Anyone with information about McLaughlin’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Newark Police Department at 740-670-7201.
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One of the cornerstone bands of the post-millennium garage/psych resurgence, Thee Oh Sees represent a purposefully chaotic fusion of guitar and synth noise, strong and elemental melodies, and addled but focused attacks. Thee Oh Sees are the latest incarnation of songwriter, singer, guitarist (and Castle Face fearless leader) John Dwyer’s ever-evolving pop-folk psychedelic group.
Oil and natural gas operators began evacuating staff and halting production at U.S. Gulf of Mexico platforms on Thursday ahead of Tropical Storm Nate, the second storm in as many months to rattle the Gulf Coast energy corridor, reports Reuters.
Nate, which has killed at least 10 people in Costa Rica and Nicaragua and caused intense rainfall, is forecast to scrape Honduras and Mexico, enter the Gulf and strengthen into a hurricane before making landfall this weekend in Louisiana, near several major refineries.
That path takes it through an area populated by offshore oil and natural gas platforms, which pump more than 1.6 million barrels of crude per day (bpd), about 17 percent of U.S. output, according to government data.
This hen is one talented chick! With the help of her owner, she has learned how to play a cluckin’ good tune on the piano.
“Our hen Aichan was broody for weeks wanting to be a mother. We got day-old chicks by mail. She adopted them and raised them. Here she was playing the piano to ‘earn’ treats to feed her brood,” the hen’s mom-ager said of the unusual talent. Credit: Two Creative Chicks via Storyful
YOUNGSTOWN — Developer Dominic Marchionda was booked at the Mahoning County jail today prior to his arraignment Tuesday for his involvement in alleged corruption related to three development projects in the city.
Marchionda, 58, of Poland, was released on a $50,000 personal recognizance bond.
A Mahoning County grand jury Monday indicted Marchionda and his companies alleging 105 counts of corruption-related offenses including engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity, theft, tampering with records and money laundering.
The charges resulted from a more than two-year investigation by investigators for the state auditor and attorney general.
The indictment claims Marchionda devised a Ponzi scheme to “funnel government money to Marchionda so that Marchionda coul continue to live his lavish lifestyle and enrich himself.”
The developer will appear before Judge John M. Durkin at 9 a.m. Tuesday in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court for his arraignment.
PHOENIX (AP) - Kristi Toliver scored 30 points, Tianna Hawkins had 13 points and a career-high 12 rebounds and the Washington Mystics beat the Phoenix Mercury 103-95 on Wednesday night.
Rookie Ariel Atkins added a season-best 21 points in her first start for Washington (5-1), which was without star Elena Delle Donne for a second straight game due to an illness. Toliver made 10 of 16 shots from the field, and the Mystics went 11 of 17 from 3-point range.
Toliver scored 15 points in the first half to help Washington build a 49-43 lead. The Mystics started the second half on a 6-0 run and led by at least 10 points throughout the fourth quarter.
Brittney Griner scored 27 points on 13-of-16 shooting and DeWanna Bonner added 25 points for Phoenix (2-3), which has lost three straight. Diana Taurasi picked up three fouls in the first half and finished with nine points.
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West Michigan, for the most part, looks like it will dodge the heaviest snowfall associated with the winter storm hitting Michigan today, April 6. The majority of the region, extending from Ludington to the Michigan-Indiana border, is expected to receive 2 inches or less of snowfall based on the latest data. MLive chief meteorologist Mark Torregrossa reported this morning that the warmer temperatures kept the falling precipitation as rain, rather than snow, for a longer period time than initially possible.
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Cardiovascular disease is among the leading causes of death for Canadians, despite being largely preventable. Local pharmacist, Chris Tsang, gives Global News Morning tips on how to stay heart healthy.
Why couldn't Markov and the Habs get a deal done?
Former Montreal Canadiens forward Dwight King has signed a two-year with Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg of the KHL.
King, who won two Stanley Cups with the Los Angeles Kings, was traded from the Kings to the Canadiens in February for a conditional draft pick.
The 28-year-old scored one goal in 17 games upon joining the Canadiens. He was held without a point in six playoff contests.
King scored eight goals and posted 15 points in 63 games with the Kings before the trade.
Avtomobilist has signed a 2-year deal with 2-time Stanley Cup champion LW Dwight King. https://t.co/hRxvGaA5Ou — KHL (@khl_eng) August 14, 2017
In 365 career NHL games, King owns 53 goals and 109 assists. He was a fourth-round pick of the Kings in 2007.
What's Alibaba and why should you care? Chinese Internet giant Alibaba is gearing up for its US market debut on Friday following what is widely expected to be the biggest initial public offering in history. Only problem...
Alibaba seeks to raise up to $24.3B in IPO record Investors are going gaga for BABA. Alibaba Group, the owner of China’s most popular e-commerce Web sites, expects to raise more than $21 billion when it starts trading its shares...
Alibaba’s open -- just not to the U.S. The Great Wall of China has come to America — thanks to Chinese e-commerce phenomenon Alibaba. Alibaba, which is expected to pull off the biggest IPO in history this year,...
One passenger was killed and over a dozen others were injured when an interprovincial bus rammed at the rear of a parawood truck on the Friendship Highway known as Mittraphap in Pak Chong district of Nakhon Ratchasima province before dawn Monday.
The bus which belongs to Roong Prasert Tour Co Ltd was on the way from Ubon Ratchathani province to Bangkok, while the truck was from Udon Thani to deliver the parawood to factory in Kaeng Koi district of Saraburi.
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Last month, police in Tallahassee arrested the 18-year-old Baton Rouge, Louisiana rapper YoungBoy Never Broke Again (formerly known as NBA YoungBoy). YoungBoy was a fugitive in Georgia with with outstanding assault, weapons violations, and kidnapping charges. And now a grand jury in Waycross, Georgia has indicted YoungBoy for aggravated assault and kidnapping after an alleged attack on his girlfriend.
TMZ reports that YoungBoy’s girlfriend didn’t want to press charges but that the grand jury went ahead with the indictment anyway. TMZ has also posted some truly harrowing footage of what appears to be YoungBoy severely beating a young woman in a hotel hallway. You can see that here.
In 2016 and 2017, YoungBoy served eight months in jail for two counts of attempted murder after he took part in a drive-by shooting. After pleading guilty, he was given a suspended sentence of 10 years in prison and three years of probation. He is currently free on a $75,000 bond.
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NEW DELHI: The Internet has found United States President Donald Trump's doppelganger in Dolores Leis Antelo, a farmer from Nanton, La Coruna.
A snap of Antelo holding a hoe and gazing into the distance on her farm has gone viral after an interview with a local newspaper, La Voz de Galicia.
If ONLY he were just an Spanish lady working a small farm, and not the “leader” of the free world.@realDonaldTrump pic.twitter.com/b9ZfiZLADT — David N (@DNealeColorado) April 24, 2018
According to the Spanish news outlet, Antelo has been branded as the "Donald Trump of the Costa da Morte."
"My photo seems to have traveled far. I say it is because of the colour of my hair," she told.
One twitterer wrote: "If ONLY he were just a Spanish lady working on a small farm, and not the "leader" of the free world @realDonaldTrump".
Meanwhile, some netizens are questioning whether Trump has a long lost relative in Spain.
Star Trek & The Prisoner
Don’t have the attention span or stress capacity for a full-length flick? We feel you. Share your reactions to the news that Tarantino is working on a new R-rated Star Trek movie with other Trekkies tonight at the Parkway when TC Trek Trivia hosts their regular weekly screening of some vintage episodes of the television show followed by an ep of the swingin’ 60s counter-culture classic The Prisoner. 7 PM. Free. —Curt Stanski
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THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The Netherlands' main intelligence service says it is treating a small group of Dutch children in conflict zones in Iraq and Syria as "Jihadist travelers" since they may have received military training.
In a report published Wednesday, the General Intelligence and Security Service says at least 80 Dutch children are in those areas, either having been born there or taken there by one or both parents. It says fewer than 20 percent of the children are age 9 or older.
The report says that because children in territory controlled by the so-called Islamic State group "sometimes receive weapons and combat training from as young as nine years old," intelligence officials consider them jihadi travelers.
Dutch authorities routinely detain people caught returning from Syria if they are suspected of extremist links.
RAWALPINDI: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) finalised a reference on Wednesday against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and former Sindh chief minister Liaquat Ali Jatoi.
According to sources, Jatoi is wanted in an ongoing reference pertaining to illegal appointments in Alternative Energy Development Board (AEDB) along with former prime minister Shaukat Aziz.
The former chief minister has already been granted bail before arrest by a high court, however, the accountability bureau will challenge the high court’s decision for granting bail to Jatoi on July 12 in the Supreme Court.
In May, NAB chairman retired Justice Javed Iqbal had ordered the bureau to file a reference against Jatoi and Aziz over a case of alleged misuse of authority.—INP
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Lady Gaga has cancelled her UK tour dates due to 'severe pain'.
The star was due to perform in Manchester and London in the coming days as part of her European tour.
A statement posted on her website this morning said the shows had been cancelled.
The statement reads: "Unfortunately, Lady Gaga is suffering from severe pain that has materially impacted her ability to perform live.
"As a result, Live Nation and Lady Gaga are announcing the cancellation of the final 10 dates of the European leg of her Joanne World Tour.
"Last night, with strong support from her medical team, Lady Gaga made the tough decision to immediately come off the road.
"She is extremely sorry and deeply saddened that she cannot perform for her European fans, who have waited so patiently.
​"She is in the care of expert medical professionals who are working closely with her so she can continue to perform for her fans for years to come."
The cancelled shows have yet to be rescheduled.
Turkish state aid agency will host iftar or the fast-breaking meal for 15,000 people in Yemen during the holy month of Ramadan, an agency official said yesterday.
The iftar meals will be given in Yemen's Aden, Lahij, Abyan, Dahle and Taiz, Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency's (TİKA) Yemen coordinator Abdullah Sarı said.
He said this year's iftar program will reach mostly Yemenis who have been hit worst by the civil war, and for those living in rural areas of the country.
A store was robbed in Lehigh Acres Friday night.
Crime scene tape was up at the Family Dollar on Joel Boulevard.
Deputies did not confirm what happened, but this would be the seventh armed robbery in Lee County is just over a week.
WCBE is looking forward to the return of Aussie musician Stu Larsen to perform Live From Studio A during the Global Village!
He's out on the road with his brand new release Resolute and he'll perform that night at the Rumba Cafe with Nick D'Andrea opening the show!
Tune in for live music, conversation and a chance to win tickets to the show!
It's all waiting for you on 90.5FM Columbus, 106.3FM Newark and on line at www.wcbe.org!
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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Paul Wolf, president of the Buffalo Niagara Coalition for Open Government, discusses the group’s annual release of transparency assessments.
Find out which agencies scored well, and which showed there is room for improvement.
The reports are released each year during Sunshine Week, which is a national initiative that is intended to remind the public about the importance of open government and transparency.
HELENA-WEST HELENA -- Police are questioning three people in the Sunday evening fatal shooting of a 15-year-old boy, Helena-West Helena Police Chief Virgil Green said.
Police said the teenager was shot multiple times about 9 p.m. Sunday and died on the porch of a home in the 100 block of North Fourth Street in the Phillips County city.
Green did not release the name of the victim and said detectives are trying to determine whether the slaying was gang-related.
"We are trying to figure if the victim was the intended target, or if he was in the wrong place at the wrong time," Green said.
Green said the homeowner called police to report the shooting. He said police don't know if the boy lived at the house.
Three people were questioned Monday, but no charges had been filed by evening, Green said.
It is the second homicide in Helena-West Helena this year.
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Recovery after an accident or medical procedure can take some time and an elderly person will probably need some extra assistance before getting back on their feet.
But, can they come home and rehab or do they need to find a special facility?
Benefits of rehabilitation at home:
Less exposure to germs
You're in a comfortable place
Can visit with family and friends
Control over therapy
Less expensive
For more information, contact Linda Pritchett at (336) 292-3875 or visit her website here.
San Luis Obispo officials worry that affordable housing, like this 20-unit project on Humbert Avenue shown during the construction stage, could be in jeopardy if Measure B is approved. Joe Johnston jjohnston@thetribunenews.com
Islamic State media outlets are reporting that the son of the group's leader has been killed fighting Syrian government forces.
The announcement of the death of the young son of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi appeared on the group's social media accounts late Tuesday. It included a picture of a young boy carrying a rifle and identified him as Huthaifa al-Badri.
The statement did not specify when he was killed. It said he was an elite fighter who was killed while fighting Syrian and Russia troops at a power station in the central Homs province.
Al-Baghdadi has been reported killed or wounded on a number of occasions but is widely believed to still be alive. IS has been driven from nearly all the territory it once controlled in Syria and Iraq.
Trump says it proves bias; Dems say no; FBI cites inaccuracies WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump declassified a top-secret congressional memo Friday …
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A Former Marist Brother and Auckland Catholic Diocese employee is facing three historical sex charges against young girls.
Michael Beaumont, 71, appeared in Auckland District Court today facing charges of indecently assaulting two 12-year-old girls and one 9-year-old girl in 1977.
Beaumont entered no plea.
He is listed as administration support for tertiary education provider The Catholic Institute of New Zealand on their website.
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"Michael was a teacher for many years and is now working part time for TCI in a support role and part time for the Auckland Diocese in a similar role for the RE [religious education] Team.
"He has also, since its inception, been involved as a member of the team fielding calls to the Family Violence Information Line, part of the "It's not OK" campaign helping to increase awareness around family violence and abuse," Beaumont's employee description said.
Beaumont formerly worked part-time for the Auckland Catholic Diocese.
He will next appear in court on June 21.
French first lady Brigitte Macron and French President Emmanuel Macron walk with US President Donald Trump and US first lady Melania Trump upon arrival at Mount Vernon, the estate of the first US President George Washington, in Mount Vernon, Virginia, on Tuesday. Photo: AFP
Mayor of Utica says he wishes president-elect Donald Trump would visit and see that town's strength "is our diversity." Layla Ali, 17, and Fatima Ali, 15, have fun posing like models in front of a mirror at Midtown Utica Community Centre.
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SHELTON >> An Ansonia man has died and a New Milford man was injured in an two-car crash Tuesday morning.
Emergency personnel were dispatched to the intersection of Leavenworth Road, Birdseye Road and School Street at approximately 7:45 p.m. Tuesday.
Michael Bonavita, 65, of Ansonia, was driving a 2004 Jeep Liberty and was transported to a local hospital in critical condition, where he later died, police said. A passenger, a 60-year-old Ansonia man, was also hospitalized and was listed in serious but stable condition Wednesday, police said.
A 28-year-old New Milford man was driving a 2007 Dodge Ram pickup truck. He suffered minor injuries but refused treatment at the scene, according to police.
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Both cars sustained heavy damage, police said.
No enforcement action has been taken at this time.
Anyone with information about the accident is urged to call police at 203-924-1544.
March 19 (Reuters) - Higgstec Inc
* Says it will use undistributed profit to pay cash dividend of T$2.6 per share to shareholders for 2017
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Can your dog outsmart you? Dr. Brian Hare has developed a series of scientific tests to reveal your dog's unique strategies.
Petry scored two goals, one of which came on the power play, on five shots and recorded a plus-1 rating in a 5-2 victory over the Ducks on Saturday.
The 30-year-old is killing owners with his minus-24 rating, but Petry is experiencing a nice offensive season with seven goals and 24 points in 52 games. If he stays healthy, Petry should record new career-highs in goals and points, but again, he could also post a career-worst in plus/minus. Over the past two months, Petry has been particularly bad in that category with a minus-14 rating.
DETROIT (AP) — Michigan State Police officials say they now believe four shootings on Detroit’s freeway system are linked to the same suspect or suspects.
The agency’s Metro Detroit post says a woman recently reported that her car was hit by gunfire on Thursday along Interstate 94 on the city’s east side. Police say the gunfire occurred on the same day and in the same area as three other shootings.
One of the shootings along I-94 left a driver with a leg wound. Three other vehicles were struck but drivers weren’t injured.
Police say they’re looking for a silver or gray sedan seen at some of the shootings.
Extra police patrols have been added to area freeways.
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ISLAMABAD, June 15 (APP): The hearing of the Joint Investigation Team (JIT) probing the Panama Papers ended here Thursday wherein Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif appeared in person.
The prime minister spent around two and half hours at the academy where he had arrived without security protocol.
The prime minister was summoned by the JIT at 1100 hours as his sons Hussain Nawaz and Hassan Nawaz had already appeared before the body and recorded their statements.
Good morning. Welcome back to the Cambridge News traffic and travel live blog.
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None of this is to give dim tool Trump a pass for fanning the flames of hatred and intolerance. It is to argue that the premise of difference, and therefore that there is refuge in the Democrat Party, is based on ignorance, wishful thinking and delusion.
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Bullying prevention needed within Gympie council
THE Bullying prevention and Cyber Safety Presentation organised by Gympie council on March 15 would appear to be a much needed way to address this growing problem.
One would be impressed by the council instigating this program, were it not for the hard, cold fact that there would appear to be a culture of internal bullying within the current council itself.
Maybe even a flow on to attempt to bully elected councillors.
Despite all veiled threats to ex staff members to prevent details of the appalling treatment getting out to the community, it is indeed surfacing and as a community we are shocked, disappointed and frankly, disgusted.
So we would all applaud this bullying prevention presentation if it were not for the fact that it seems like there are those within the council could do with a good dose of bullying prevention themselves.
Coralie Clune,
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Related Coverage Ric Flair makes stop at Knoxville campaign event for Glenn Jacobs
ATLANTA (AP) – A representative for Ric Flair says the pro wrestling legend has been hospitalized and is dealing with some “tough medical issues.”
Melinda Morris Zanoni confirmed a report on Saturday that the 68-year-old Flair had been hospitalized, and stated he was admitted for routine monitoring. Zanoni provided an update early Monday, asking for “prayers & positive energy” because Flair has “tough medical issues.”
Former pro wrestler Mick Foley and wrestling executive Eric Bischoff are among those wishing Flair well on Twitter.
Known for his flamboyant outfits and “Nature Boy” nickname, Flair made his professional debut in 1972 and was inducted into the World Wrestling Entertainment Hall of Fame in 2008.
Related: Ric Flair makes stop at Knoxville campaign event for Glenn Jacobs
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump opens State of the Union speech with call 'to seek out common ground' and summon unity.
Source: Kent's "Hooligan Libertarian" Blog
by Kent McManigal
"I have sometimes said that I agree with 'conservatives' and 'liberals' each about half of the time: when they are right by opposing the opposition. That may be a slight exaggeration — they are probably right less often than that. I agree more often with 'conservatives' who are criticizing 'liberals' than I do with 'liberals' who are criticizing 'conservatives.' I have wondered why this is." (04/17/17)
http://blog.kentforliberty.com/2017/04/agreeing-with-opposition.html
Oscar and Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Melissa Etheridge is bringing her guitar and passionate powerhouse pipes to Morongo Casino, Resort & Spa on Friday, March 2.
Since releasing her self-titled debut album in 1988, Etheridge has gone to enjoy success with hits such as “I’m the Only One,” “Come to My Window” and “I Want to Come Over.”
9 p.m. Friday, March 2, Morongo Casino, Resort & Spa, 49500 Seminole Drive, Cabazon. Sold out, but tickets my become available. 951-849-3080, morongocasinoresort.com.
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Lil Yachty and Young Thug have brought it with their latest music video.
The two Atlanta rappers teamed up on the track "On Me" back in September, and have now finally released the music video.
WARNING: This video contains adult language.
Boy, 15, arrested after getting held up while carjacking man in Gold Coast
A 15-year-old boy got into a 54-year-old man’s running vehicle and tried to drive away Friday evening, but the man’s quick reflexes resulted in the boy’s arrest in the Near North Side Gold Coast neighborhood.
The man was unloading his running vehicle at 7:14 p.m. when the teenager walked up to him in the 300 block of East Ohio and sat in the driver’s seat, according to Chicago Police.
The boy tried to drive off, but the man jumped into the vehicle and called authorities, police said.
Officers arrived and took the boy into custody, police said. Charges were pending.
The Kansas City Chiefs rediscovered winning on Sunday as they defeated the Oakland Raiders 26-15. The win keeps the Chiefs in a tie for first place in the AFC West with the Los Angeles Chargers and moves them a game ahead of Oakland.
How do you know it’s late Spring and early Summer? LeBron is in the playoffs, and suddenly he vanishes from all sources of social media. He claims it helps concentrate.
So when the playoffs are over, we all suddenly start waiting for his return to the interwebz – and it has finally happened this year.
The video, posted on instagram, is simply LeBron singing happy birthday to his son, without any mention of the finals loss.
Happy Bday Bryce Maximus!! Can't believe you're 10 years old man. Time is serious flying. Love you Young 👑 and u make me proud to be your father every single day!! #ZhuriLikeThatsMyCakeToo 😂😂😂😂 A post shared by LeBron James (@kingjames) on Jun 14, 2017 at 7:45pm PDT
While he is likely still upset over the long campaign that ended with a loss, it is clear that he is just fine returning to family life, and preparing for next season.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — A spokeswoman for Ralphie May says the comedian has died. He was 45.
In a statement Friday, publicist Stacey Pokluda says May died of cardiac arrest. She said he had been fighting pneumonia, which caused him to cancel a few appearances in the past month.
His body was found Friday morning at a private residence in Las Vegas.
On Wednesday, the round-faced May was named casino comedian of the year at the Global Gaming Expo. He was booked through the rest of 2017 at Harrah’s Las Vegas.
May, a Tennessee native who was raised in Arkansas, parlayed a second-place finish on TV’s “Last Comic Standing” in 2003 into TV and club appearances.
His publicist said May’s survivors include his wife, Lahna Turner, and children April June and August James.
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Finn Balor
Despite reports last week that he suffered a concussion on WWE RAW, Finn Balor returned to the ring tonight in a match against Curt Hawkins.
Balor did not work live events this weekend but was cleared to return today, as he answered the challenge laid out by Hawkins, beating him in quick fashion.
Related: WWE RAW Results For 4/17
The Revival
Following the news today that Dash Wilder will be sidelined until this summer with a broken jaw, The Revival posted the following comments on Twitter:
Related: Dash Wilder of The Revival Suffers a Broken Jaw, How Long is He Expected to Be Out of Action?
Mort Elementary School received $20,000 to hire a specially trained school counselor. Mental health counselor, Alicia Jiles, is there to listen to them.
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Oklahoma considers chemical castration for sex offenders
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OKLAHOMA CITY - A Republican lawmaker in Oklahoma wants some sex offenders to undergo so-called chemical castration under a bill he's introduced to add Oklahoma to a list of states where the punishment is on the books, but is rarely carried out.
State Rep. Rick West of Heavener says he filed the bill at the request of a constituent and that he fully intends to push for its passage. It's likely to face strong opposition, even in a conservative state with a tough-on-crime reputation.
If approved, Oklahoma would join at least seven other states with laws allowing chemical treatments that reduce male testosterone for certain sex offenders. Experts say the punishment is rarely carried out and one described it as a "half fantasy" version of criminal justice.
A law professor at University of California at Berkeley says evidence suggests such drugs are most effective when used voluntarily.
The crew finds out that Claire's ship never arrived at the destination and she's missing.
BEIJING (REUTERS/BLOOMBERG) - China's Commerce Ministry issued an order on Monday (Aug 14) banning imports of coal, iron ore, lead concentrates and ore, lead and sea food from North Korea, effective from Tuesday, as Beijing moved to implement United Nations sanctions announced earlier this month.
The UN sanctions must be implemented 30 days after the resolution was approved in a vote on Aug 6.
China has urged calm while backing tighter sanctions against North Korea to ward off US threats of punitive tariffs and military strikes.
While China in February banned coal imports from North Korea, analysts say the effectiveness of this and the latest sanctions depends on total trade and how rigorously Beijing implements the new curbs.
North Korea purchased US$935 million (S$1.3 billion) worth of exports from China in the three months through June, 17 per cent more than in the same period a year earlier, Chinese official data shows.
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The facility, denominated in yen and dollars, was launched soon after a $200m borrowing by the company late last year. However, the rapid comeback has not dampened demand, said a banker close to the trade.
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St. Louis, MO. October 5 – A woman was shot in both legs while holding her 7-month-old grandchild, police say. The baby was unhurt.
Police arrested a man who is the boyfriend of the victim’s mother. The man, 62, was booked on suspicion of first-degree assault and endangering the welfare of a child.
She was shot just before 6 p.m. Wednesday in the 900 block of North Kingshighway, near Fountain Park. Police say the woman and her mother’s boyfriend quarreled, and he fired shots at her.
Hit in both legs, the woman was taken to a hospital. Police say she was stable. Her medical condition was unavailable. The child she was holding was not injured, police say.
Police say they arrested the man and recovered a gun. The man’s name has not been released.
The two stars have been embroiled in a dispute that has dragged on for nearly four years, as Page has tried to block Williams from building a huge basement, including a pool, underneath the garden of his luxury £17.5m (€20m)west London home. Page was given three minutes to put forward his case and read from carefully prepared notes, to ensure he did not "go rambling on", and followed the words with his finger.
"My name's Jimmy Page, but that's not important," he began. "What is important is that I have been the owner of Tower House since 1972. It's one of only 18 Grade 1-listed buildings in the borough. It's highly vulnerable." He described his home as "wonderful" but "fragile", and expressed concerns that the vibrations caused by drilling a 26ft (eight metre) deep basement would irreparably damage the interior of his home. Page stated that during test drilling the whole building shook.
En Avant School of Dance performers gear up for their recital at Powerhouse Theatre June 2. (Photo submitted)
En Avant School of Dance hosts its annual dance recital on June 2 at Powerhouse Theatre.
“There is a wide range of dance disciplines showcasing the talented students of En Avant,” said Margo Larose with the studio. “Young and old alike will enjoy this highly entertaining recital.”
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the recital begins at 7 p.m.
Tickets are available by contacting the dance school or at the door.
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The Mariners go for an eighth straight win tonight when they host the Los Angeles Angels, KLOG 6:00 pm. M’s closer Edwin Diaz was named the AL Reliever of the Month yesterday, the second time he’s won that award this season. The M’s also signed nine players in the new international signing period. The headliner is a 16-year Dominican shortstop by the named of Noelvi Marte…..The Cowlitz Black Bears are looking for momentum as they close out the first half of the West Coast League season with a three game set at the Portland Pickles. The game tonight is at 7:05 pm…..Fresh off the championship of the Cowboy Classic tourney in Idaho, the Hilander Dental senior Legion team takes on Centralia in a league double header today. The games at Wheeler Field begin at 5 pm.
There’s been a shift to more Canadian ownership of oilsands projects in Alberta over the past few weeks. As Tom Vernon reports, that has some MLAs worried foreign companies are in a hurry to leave.
A 20-year-old man from Hamilton has been arrested by the Peel Regional Police for a shooting in Mississauga on Thursday, May 31.
Peel Regional Police was called to the area of Tenth Line West and Thomas Street in Mississauga at approximately 6.30 p.m. on May 31.
No injuries were caused from the shooting.
The man was seen fleeing the scene of the crime before the police arrived.
Canberra trainer Nick Olive could cap one of the most emotional weeks of his training career with one of the biggest.
A week after celebrating the life of his mother Lyn at her funeral, Olive will saddle up Sizzling Belle in the world's richest race for two-year-olds, the $3.5 million Golden Slipper, and also unleash the $6-second-favourite Single Gaze in the group 1 Ranvet Stakes.
Canberra trainer Nick Olive hopes Sizzling Belle can crack the top five of the Golden Slipper. Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong
An emotional Olive watched Sizzling Belle finish ½ length off the winner Encryption in his home feature race, the Black Opal Stakes, on March 11.
While he's dreaming of Sizzling Belle saluting in the Slipper, his more realistic hope was for a top-five finish in the company of the best two-year-olds in Australia at Rosehill on Saturday.
She drew barrier 1 in the draw on Tuesday and will have Kathy O'Hara on her back.
I MADE JOHN HAWKINS’ LIST OF 20 BEST QUOTES OF 2016, with this one, on the Tea Party and the Trump movement: “When politeness and orderliness are met with contempt and betrayal, do not be surprised if the response is something less polite, and less orderly.”
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* Philex unit developing a copper and gold project located in Surigao Del Norte in Mindanao Province in Philippines
Charles Duhigg, Pulitzer Prize-winner columnist and New York Times Magazine contributing writer, discusses the latest data issue for Facebook with the news that Cambridge Analytica harvested millions of users' data.
Veterans fold an American flag in a presentation Wednesday, June 14, 2017, at the Texas Tech School of Law in Lubbock, Texas. VetStar presented the flags to several businesses and individuals in thanks for their support for veterans.
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October 16, Storm Ophelia day was the day we watched the most Netflix.
An end of year review also shows 'Stranger Things' was binge-watched the most within 24 hours of being released.
Around the world over 1 billion hours of programming was streamed every week.
While one subscriber in the UK watched the Bee Movie 357 times.
Mexico holds the top spot for having the most members and people in Antartica have been recorded watching Shameless.
ZAGREB, Croatia — Hundreds of people have attended a commemoration ceremony honouring a Croatian general who died after apparently taking poison at a United Nations tribunal that confirmed his war crimes conviction.
Two government ministers attended the ceremony organized by a generals' association and held Monday at the main concert hall in Zagreb, the capital. The gathering is seen as a display of resurging nationalism in the European Union's newest member state.
Slobodan Praljak gulped what he said was poison after judges at the war crimes court in The Hague, Netherlands, confirmed his conviction in an appeals hearing last month. Dutch authorities and the court have opened investigations into how he obtained the substance.
April 28 Hangzhou Liaison Interactive Information Technology Co Ltd
* Sees H1 FY 2017 net profit to decrease by 30 percent to increase by 20 percent, or to be 135.7 million yuan to 232.6 million yuan
* Says H1 FY 2016 net profit was 193.9 million yuan
* Says that stable business as main reason for the forecast
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TO understand the anxiety inside American Express (Amex) - which has announced its second consecutive year of declining revenue - you need to know about a story that made its way through the company's headquarters last fall.
A few Amex executives heard that a rival company
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump believes unity among Gulf states in the Middle East is critical and still wants to organize a meeting of Gulf leaders, who are divided by a dispute involving Qatar, a senior administration official said on Monday.
The official, briefing reporters before Trump's meeting on Tuesday with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, said Trump had wanted Qatar and Gulf Cooperation Council members to settle their dispute on their own but is now much more concerned about the long-term impact in the region.
The official also said Trump and top aides would seek more commercial deals for U.S. companies.
"While the crown prince is in Washington, we will be advocating for $35 billion in commercial deals for U.S. companies that would support 120,000 American jobs," the official said.
(Reporting by Steve Holland and Yara Bayoumy; Editing by Peter Cooney)
After some heavy teasing last night, Selena Gomez has just released the official music video—or as she puts it, movie—for "Bad Liar." Gomez practically puts on a one-woman show here—true to what she teased, there are four very different roles she plays in the 1978 high school setting (a nice touch, considering the song samples the bassline from Talking Heads' "Psycho Killer", which was released in 1977).
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She plays a student, both her parents, and what appears to be the woman (complete with Farrah Fawcett-esque hair) the girl's father is having a maybe-affair with—and who Gomez's student character also appears to have a crush on.
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The entire thing is good (especially the very end, which teases what's next). Gomez may not be back to acting quite yet, but this mini-movie/music video situation definitely makes you want more:
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New design studio opens in downtown O'Fallon
Marianeth Crockett is the owner of MCIDEATIVE in downtown O'Fallon. She offers services in design, branding and photography, as well as brunches and happy hours that allow people to find their creative selves.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Louisville has parted ways with senior associate athletic director Mark Jurich, a son of former Cardinals AD Tom Jurich, and two officials in a departmental restructuring.
Associate AD for marketing Julianne Waldron and associate AD for human resources Kim Maffet are also out.
Interim AD Vince Tyra said Friday in a statement that all three made "productive contributions" and wished them well but added that the department is restructuring leadership and "creating efficiencies" among senior staff.
Mark Jurich led fundraising for several capital projects including the $63 million enclosure of the football team's Papa John's Cardinal Stadium field. He remained on staff following his father's Oct. 18 firing after 20 years in the wake of the school's acknowledgement it was being investigated in a federal bribery probe of college basketball.
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Aptos >> Another eatery will give it a go at 8071 Soquel Drive, the former Britannia Arms, a sign hanging from the front of building indicates. The Parish Publick House is “coming soon.” The Parish has been operating at 841 Almar Ave., on the Westside of Santa Cruz, since 2008.
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BERLIN (Sputnik) — The ministry spokesman added that Germany welcomed the ceasefire in Syria brokered by Russia and Turkey.
"The issue of fate and future of Syrian President Bashar Assad, the issue of Syrian society, all of these issues should be discussed at the talks in Astana and in the future," Schaefer said.
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"If it [the ceasefire] holds, it will create a platform for a political [reconciliation] process," Schaefer said.
On Saturday, the UN Security Council unanimously adopted a Russian-Turkish resolution on a ceasefire regime in Syria, as well as on holding political talks between the Syrian government and opposition groups in Astana, Kazakhstan in January 2017.
A day earlier, a nationwide ceasefire between Syrian government troops and several opposition factions came into force. Russia and Turkey serve as guarantors of the deal which paves the way for negotiations between the warring parties.
New Jersey lawmakers took a first step toward blocking the state Department of Education from requiring high-school students to pass the PARCC test in order to earn a diploma. The Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers is currently among an array of graduation requirements, but qualifying scores on alternative exams such as the SAT or ACT are being phased out.
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India won the toss and, under cloudy skies at Edgbaston, opted to bowl.
Captain Virat Kohli said: "It looks like a fresh wicket and should stay the same throughout.
"And it's a bit overcast as well - that could play a big role."
Both sides have named unchanged teams - although the start was slightly delayed due to light drizzle in Birmingham.
It means Yuvraj Singh will play his 300th ODI for India - 17 years after his debut.
Ouch.
Getting rejected hurts. It REALLY hurts when it’s online. However when you have all of that AND you’re Justin Bieber? Might as well just go home and hide.
Unfortunately for Bieber, that’s exactly what happened after he DM’d a gym in Georgia asking who one of their employees was.
Did this actually just happen… lmao
Justin Bieber just messaged the gym that I work at and asked who I was hahahaha WTF pic.twitter.com/mktcdB1iDP — Jessi (@jessicagober) August 9, 2017
Jessi Gober was the lucky lady Bieber was talking about, but sadly, she is taken – and apparently even the Bieb isn’t enough to sway her from her man.
I've got everything I need right here 💓 pic.twitter.com/mET9XXkM8d — Jessi (@jessicagober) August 10, 2017
Reaction was mixed, come on…maybe he could’ve gotten ONE date? Maybe?
Justin just asked who you were, it's not like he asked you to marry him. pic.twitter.com/GQhGJwOX2v — ؘ (@maIonestan) August 10, 2017
Poor guy.
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Researchers say the world's last male northern white rhinoceros, Sudan, has died after "age-related complications".
A statement from the Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Kenya says the 45-year-old rhino was euthanised on Monday after his condition "worsened significantly" and he was no longer able to stand.
The rhino had been part of an ambitious effort to save the subspecies from extinction with the help of the two surviving females.
"He was a great ambassador for his species and will be remembered for the work he did to raise awareness globally of the plight facing not only rhinos, but also the many thousands of other species facing extinction as a result of unsustainable human activity," said the conservancy's CEO, Richard Vigne.
Sudan was something of a celebrity, attracting thousands of visitors.
Taylor Thompson of Cuba, Missouri, received the Empowering ESU Scholars for the 2016-17 academic year at Emporia State University.
Thursday, 15 June, 2017 - 16:38
The Lightpath Cycleway will reopen later today, now that scheduled maintenance work has been completed.
The Canada Street Bridge is looking bright and refreshed after being given a UV protective coating.
The new coating will help protect it from the elements and make its colour more vibrant.
It follows a similar coating being applied to the rest of the Lightpath earlier this year.
Auckland Highway Manager Brett Gliddon says the shared path is expected to open by 5pm.
"We’re pleased to get Lightpath open again in time for people to use it to get home this evening and thank cyclists and pedestrians for their patience while the path was closed during this work."
April 20 Halcyon Agri Corporation Limited
* Us$150 Million 4.5% Senior Perpetual Securities To Be Issued Under The Us$1 Billion Mtn Programme
* Series 2 perpetual securities are expected to be issued on 26 april 2017
* Net proceeds arising from issue of series 2 perpetual securities will be used to refinance existing borrowings of group Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (bangalore.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com)
A single vehicle accident claimed the life of a Pocahontas man Saturday night. The accident happened on Pocahontas Road near Robinson Road around 7:46PM Saturday night. According to the report Robert D. Haller age 62 of Pocahontas, was going northbound on Pocahontas road when his vehicle left the roadway and he was ejected.
Haller was pronounced dead at the scene by the Bond County Coroner. No one else was in the vehicle at the time of the accident. More information has yet to be released.
Aug 12 (Gracenote) - Results and standings from the Slovenian championship matches on Saturday Saturday, August 12 ND Gorica 1 NK Aluminij 0 Olimpija Ljubljana 4 Rudar Velenje 0 Friday, August 11 MIK Celje 1 NK Triglav Kranj 1 Maribor 0 Domzale 0 Standings P W D L F A Pts 1 Olimpija Ljubljana 5 4 1 0 13 1 13 ------------------------- 2 Maribor 5 4 1 0 10 3 13 3 Domzale 5 2 2 1 9 4 8 ------------------------- 4 NK Krsko 4 2 1 1 6 6 7 ------------------------- 5 Rudar Velenje 5 2 0 3 5 8 6 6 MIK Celje 5 1 2 2 5 10 5 7 NK Triglav Kranj 5 0 4 1 4 5 4 8 ND Gorica 5 1 1 3 3 6 4 ------------------------- 9 NK Aluminij 5 1 1 3 6 10 4 ------------------------- 10 NK Ankaran 4 0 1 3 3 11 1 1: Champions League preliminary round 2-3: Europa League preliminary round 4: Europa League depending on domestic cup 9: Relegation play-off 10: Relegation Next Fixtures (GMT): Sunday, August 13 NK Krsko v NK Ankaran (1600)
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HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – A new report says Pennsylvania could lose one, and possibly two congressional seats after the 2020 census.
Virginia-based Election Data Services, a political consulting firm, named Pennsylvania as one of nine states that stand to lose at least one seat in the House.
Pennsylvania also lost a seat after the 2010 census.
Congressional seats are apportioned based on population. A Philadelphia Inquirer analysis of census data (http://bit.ly/2hJDf3p ) shows that Pennsylvania lost nearly 7,700 residents from 2015 to 2016, its first population loss in 31 years.
Republicans hold 13 of Pennsylvania’s 18 House seats.
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The Lexington County Coroner has identified the person who was killed in a collision Wednesday afternoon on St. Matthews Road.
The victim was identified as Arbie Dewayne "Wayne" Taylor, 48, of Gaston. Taylor was pronounced dead at the scene of the collision from injuries he received in the crash.
The single vehicle collision happened at about 2:30 p.m. in the 1800 block of St. Matthews Road near Calvary Church Road in Swansea.
The coroner said Taylor was a passenger in a car headed south on St. Matthews Road when the car went off the right side of the roadway and hit a culvert before crashing into a tree. The driver of the car and another passenger were transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The South Carolina Highway Patrol continues to investigate.
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - Cresval Capital Corp:
* RIOT BLOCKCHAIN‘S TESSPAY SIGNS LETTER OF INTENT FOR MERGER WITH PUBLICALLY TRADED CRESVAL CAPITAL CORP
* TESSPAY TO BE ISSUED 80 MILLION CRESVAL SHARES; PRESENT CRESVAL SHAREHOLDERS WILL RETAIN 8.4 MILLION SHARES OF COMBINED CO TESSPAY POST-MERGER
* RIOT BLOCKCHAIN SAYS WILL RECEIVE 41.6 MILLION SHARES RESULTING FROM ITS 52 PCT OWNERSHIP OF TESSPAY
* RIOT BLOCKCHAIN SAYS ITS MAJORITY OWNED TESSPAY WILL MERGE WITH CRESVAL CAPITAL Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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It would be wonderful to find a simple solution to protect schools from mass shootings. But looking for that magic bullet in bills to allow more guns on campuses is a long shot.
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April 6 Singapore Exchange Limited-
* Singapore Exchange Regulation Appoints Tan Cheng Han Chairman
* Sgx chief regulatory officer, tan boon gin has been appointed as ceo and board member of sgx regco
* Sgx Regco is appointing professor tan cheng han as chairman Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Public transportation is getting more accessible in the Puget Sound region.
Commuters with disabilities and anyone ages 65 and older who qualify for an ORCA Regional Reduced Fare Permit (RRFP) can now get their first card for free. Income-eligible riders can also get their first ORCA LIFT card at no cost.
Also see: Free transit passes coming to Seattle high school students
“Getting a reduced-fare ORCA pass is now easier and more affordable for people who need it most,” said John Resha, King County Metro Assistant General Manager and Chair of the ORCA Joint Board. “We hear every day from customers whose lives have been changed by better access to transit, and we hope this encourages more people who qualify to participate in our reduced-fare programs.”
Although the first RRFP and ORCA LIFT cards are free under the July 1 rule change, anyone that needs to replace a lost or stolen card will need to pay $3.
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The Sweden international became Jose Mourinho’s first signing of the summer as Manchester United confirmed his arrival this evening.
Lindelof has put pen to paper on a four-year contract worth an initial £30.8million fee.
The highly-rated defender is expected to slot in alongside Eric Bailly at the heart of United’s defence next season.
But Lindelof’s versatility is one of the attributes that attracted Mourinho, with the 22-year-old able to play at right-back too.
“I think I’m quite a calm player. I like to have the ball at my feet,” he told United’s website.
Management of Spirit Lake and the Toutle River system needs to be upgraded, according to a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine, before some sort of huge disaster befalls the system. The new report came out last Friday, also saying that the management process should include more involvement from groups and parties who have their safety, livelihoods and quality of life impacted by Spirit Lake and by the river system. The report says that updated information is needed to help with decision-making; they say that a coordinated monitoring system is needed, and that the information should be made available to all. The people who prepared the report say that we need to think of Spirit Lake and the Toutle River as a “system,” and that a deliberative system will help guide better decisions about the objectives, alternatives and impacts of managing that system. A formal presentation on this report is being set up for early next year.
Peralta has allowed just one run over 5.1 innings to begin the season.
The 25-year-old has started using his slider more effectively, which has catalyzed his fast start. Peralta appeared in 10 games for the Reds last season as a September callup, allowing seven runs over 7.1 innings. Nonetheless, he is currently one of the lesser-used options in Cincinnati's bullpen.
Bayero University SCE Part-Time Admission List 2016/2017 Released.
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Australia's deputy prime minister on Monday became the latest lawmaker to reveal he might have breached a constitutional prohibition on dual citizens becoming lawmakers, after he was advised by the New Zealand government that he might be a kiwi.
Barnaby Joyce told Parliament said he would become the fifth lawmaker to be referred to the High Court since last month for scrutiny over whether he was entitled to remain in Parliament.
Joyce, who leads the conservative Nationals minor coalition party, said he had legal advice that he would be cleared by the court and would not stand down from Cabinet.
The 116-year-old section of the constitution that bans dual nationals is taking an extraordinary toll on the finely balanced Parliament elected in July last year. Before the careers of five came under a cloud since July, only two elected lawmakers were caught. Both were elected in the late 1990s and were quickly disqualified by the High Court, the first over New Zealand citizenship and the second for being British.
A bomb blast in Hayatabad area of Peshawar has claimed lives of 2 people and wounded 18 others.
According to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa minister Shaukat Yousafzai, it was a suicide bombing in which the bomber, who came on a motorbike, targeted a bus.
The blast occurred near Peshawar Development Authority (PDA) office.
Rescue teams have reached the site and the injured are being shifted to nearby hospitals.
More casualties are feared as many injured are stated to be in critical condition.
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Centre County Dairy Princess Gretchen Little will participate in agriculture exhibits at Grange Fair, including passing out ribbons at the dairy show. Phoebe Sheehan psheehan@centredaily.com
Diego Simeone is backing Antoine Griezmann to prove the difference in Atletico Madrid's crunch Champions League tie.
Griezmann could be man-marked by Leicester's Wilfred Ndidi after Craig Shakespeare admitted he is considering special treatment for the France international.
The £85-million rated attacker scored the only goal in the first leg last week to take his total to 26 (including two for France) for the season, with Leicester hopes of progression to the semi-finals certain to be dependent on keeping Griezmann quiet.
"It has never happened where we have faced an opponent who has given him special treatment and been man-marked," said Simeone.
"If it did, I am sure the type of footballer he is and with the ability he has, he would find a way to resolve that situation and find a solution.
April 4 Wilcon Depot Inc
* Refers to news article entitled “Wilcon’S P7-B IPO May Open Doors For Larger Domestic-Share Sale” posted in Business Mirror on April 2
* Confirms statement of William T. Belo based on Co's historical growth of 9%-10% per year and attainment of targeted opening of new branches in 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
(NEWS10) – Amazon may one day use blimps stocked with drones to deliver packages to customers.
The e-commerce giant was approved for a patent in April for airborne warehouse which could use drones to make deliveries.
The patent describes Amazon blimps circling over cities at 45,000 feet and launching drones carrying orders.
The drones would initially fall from Earth, then fire up their engines for the final stretch to your doorstep.
Then after completing a delivery, a nearby shuttle would fly the drones back to the blimp.
No word yet on when this futuristic delivery scheme could begin.
Three teens and a baby were injured Saturday night by gunfire at a carnival at Cathedral of the Cross in Center Point according to our news partners at AL.com . Chief Deputy Randy Christian of the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office said the injuries were non-life threatening.
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Gas leak closes portion of Sackett Point Road in North Haven
NORTH HAVEN — A gas leak closed part of Sackett Point Road for a time Wednesday as emergency personnel and staffers with the Southern Connecticut Gas Co. responded to the scene.
North Haven police reported the road would be closed between Universal Drive and State Street as a potential gas leak was investigated just before 10:30 a.m. Wednesday.
The road remained closed to traffic as of approximately 2 p.m. as crews worked to resolve the leak, police said.
Police announced the road had re-opened as of approximately 2:25 p.m.
“Big thanks to the Southern Connecticut Gas Company for their quick work on a holiday!” department representatives said on Twitter.
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Mariah Carey is blaming the ULTIMATE tragedy that went down during her NYE 2017 performance on Dick Clark Productions. But, they’re not taking the blame. Details inside…
Mariah Carey’s live NYE 2017 show was a total tragedy. She was tapped to perform right before the ball dropped to ring in 2017 in Times Square, but her performance crumbled right before everyone’s eyes as the music blared through the speakers while Mariah walked back and forth across the stage…not singing a note.
Folks have been calling it a lip-sync fail, but her team is saying otherwise.
The Elusive Chanteuse singer’s camp is blaming Dick Clark Productions for sabotaging her performance in an effort to boost ratings. Mariah’s manager Stella Bulochnikov told US Weekly they told the production team Mariah’s ear piece wasn’t working several times, but they assured them everything would be fine by the time she hit the stage. Boy were they wrong.
Paddington bear has ventured to school, court, the hospital and the stock exchange. But it took the fuzzy Londoner 60 years to reach his most memorable destination ever — prison....
The Liverpool forward is in a race against time to be fit for the start of the tournament in Russia next month after being forced off the pitch in tears during Saturday’s Champions League final.
EFA president Hani Abu Reda, national team coach Hector Cuper and doctor Mohamed Abou El-Ela met with Salah on Wednesday in Valencia, where the 25-year-old is undergoing treatment and rehabilitation.
Mohamed Salah was forced off in the first half of the Champions League final (Peter Byrne/PA)
A post on the federation’s Facebook page read: “The delegation of the national team was briefed on the recovery programme for the player, who is walking well and aims to join the squad in the World Cup, as well as the determination of the great player to catch up with his team-mates.
The West Indian smashed almost 75% of his team’s runs as Rangpur Riders secured their spot in the second qualifier in BPL 2017 [Read More]
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Finland has become the first country in Europe to pay its unemployed citizens a basic monthly income, amounting to 560 euros ($587), in a social experiment hoped to cut government red tape, reduce poverty and boost employment.
Olli Kangas from the Finnish government agency KELA said Monday that the two-year trial with the 2,000 randomly picked citizens who receive unemployment benefits kicked off Jan. 1.
Those 2,000 unemployed chosen will receive 560 euros every month, with no reporting requirements on how they spend it. The amount will be deducted from any benefits they already receive.
The unemployment rate of Finland, a nation of 5.5 million, stood at 8.1 percent in November with some 213,000 people without a job — unchanged from the previous year.
MODESTO, Calif. — A Northern California city has agreed to pay $2.65 million to the family of a mentally ill Gulf War veteran fatally shot by police in 2014 after his family called 911.
The Sacramento Bee reports Tuesday the agreement between the city of Lodi and the family of Parminder Singh Shergill settles a federal lawsuit the family filed accusing the officers of excessive force.
Shergill was killed after his sister-in-law called 911 and said he was a paranoid schizophrenic who was "going crazy" and was attacking his mother. Shergill's family says he suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder after participating in Operation Desert Storm in the 1990s.
Officers fatally shot Shergill as he walked through his neighborhood after they said he charged at them with a knife. Shergill's family disputes that account.
March 30 China Life Insurance Co Ltd:
* Says it will use undistributed profit to pay cash dividends of T$ 0.8 per share to shareholders for 2016
* To use undistributed profit to distribute stock dividend worth T$ 0.9 for every one share
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/Xcj5Oy
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
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In a Lebanese TV show, Sunni cleric Sheikh Bilal Duqmaq said that he "agreed with [ISIS] on some theories and religious matters." The Al-Jadeed TV show took the form of an interrogation, in which the host brandished a toy pistol, aimed it at his guest, and questioned him: "Are you a killer? Yes or no?" When asked whether he considered ISIS a terror organization or an Islamic one, Duqmaq said that there is "commendable terrorism and reprehensible terrorism." After the TV host handed him the toy p...
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Tyrone are without a win after 2 league games following a 2-13 v 1-10 loss to All-Ireland Champions Dublin at Healy Park in Omagh.
Tyrone led at the break by 2 points, 1-07 v 1-05. Dublin took control in the second half, and were able to build on their lead after going ahead after 6 minutes of the second-half.
Dublin now join Kerry with 2 wins in Division 1.
ASHWAUBENON (WKOW) -- We're getting a new look at the moment when an SUV crashed through the front door of a Wisconsin business.
The vehicle plowed through the store front of Plato's closet in Ashwaubenon last week.
It hit two women in the store and nearly pinned a young boy between the counters.
A woman who walked into the store a few minutes before the crash says she was looking at clothes about 10 feet away when she heard glass breaking and screaming.
"The mannequins getting pushed through the building was pretty scary. At first, I thought it was a body, so I think that's what scared me the most," Chelsea Lucas told WBAY.
One woman was taken to the hospital with injuries that are not life-threatening.
Police say the driver got her foot stuck between the brake and gas pedals.
The store hopes to re-open Tuesday.
NEW YORK (AP)  A former ferry captain who helped evacuate hundreds of people from Manhattan after the Sept. 11 terror attacks has died.
Thomas Phelan was 45 and had cancer.
Phelan was a Statue of Liberty ferry captain in 2001. He helped evacuate Lower Manhattan and ferried rescue workers and supplies.
Two years after the attacks he became a firefighter assigned to a marine unit on Staten Island.
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Family and friends told the New York Daily News they believe Phelan got cancer from toxic fumes at ground zero.
Scientific evidence linking the attacks to cancer is still unsettled. Researchers studying illnesses among people exposed to the 9/11 dust cloud have found an unusual number of deaths from brain malignancies and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, but fewer deaths than expected from other types of cancer.
* AS ALL CLINICS HAVE THE CAPACITY TO TREAT MORE CUSTOMERS AND EMPLOY ADDITIONAL STAFF, SALES EFFORTS WILL BE INCREASED IN 2017
6 Best Art Galleries In Laguna Beach Laguna Beach isn’t all about the beach - it’s also about galleries, the Laguna Beach Art Museum, and bustling Thursday evening art walks.
Best Ways To Celebrate Lunar New Year In Orange CountyThis year, the Chinese New Year celebrates the year of the rooster. If you are in Orange County, celebrate the new year with different events and festivals across the County.
We know Project Titan isn’t dead because Apple has a permit to test self driving cars on public roads in California. Bryan Chaffin and John Martellaro join Jeff Gamet to talk about the status of Apple’s car plans, plus John wants us to pick a tech company to be gone in 50 years.
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In addition to the two albums Kanye is working on, he’s also producing an album by Nas. It’s reportedly coming out on June 15th, and it’ll be his first album in six years.
Kanye is also working on Pusha T’s new album and Teyana Taylor’s new album. And he’s still stirring up controversy.
He recently Tweeted that he, “loves the way Candace Owens thinks.” But some fans are upset, because she’s called President Trump a “savior” . . . and has been a critic of Black Lives Matter.
Beltrami County – A Becide woman was driving southbound on Highway 71 when she lost control on slippery roads Saturday morning.
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, Deane Watkins, 76, went over the guardrail on Highway 71 of the overpass. Her Toyota Tacoma landed on its roof on westbound Highway 2.
Watkins suffered from non-life threatening injuries, but drivers are urged to be cautious in slippery conditions to prevent accidents.
Breezy is setting the new year off right with some new music for the fans. Looks like he’s gearing up to deliver his new album. Check out his latest single that features none other than Trey Songz and Young Thug. Hot or nah????
The killings of 34 people in Anchorage in 2016 have few commonalities -- aside from the tragic circumstances that often surround such violent deaths -- and one extraordinary outlier. The big January earthquake, the death of an Iditarod dog and a video of a Southeast Alaskan dancing to Alicia Keys on a dock are all on the list.
Start the conversation, or Read more at Anchorage Daily News.
Plaintiffs in a recently dismissed class-action lawsuit against the commissioner of the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles are asking a federal judge to reverse his decision to drop the case. Attorneys from the Legal Aid Justice Center said in an April 10 filing that Judge Norman Moon's decision to drop the case was based on "mistakes of facts and law."
Start the conversation, or Read more at WBOC-TV Salisbury.
The City of Xenia will not renew its memorandum of understanding with the group trying to turn a former elementary school into a community ministry hub. The MOU, between the city and Simon Kenton Bridges of Hope, ends at the end of the day today, along with a moratorium on the former Simon Kenton building's demolition, and at Thursday's council meeting President Mike Engle said the city will allow it to expire.
Start the conversation, or Read more at Xenia Daily Gazette.
April 28Fujian Star-net Communication Co Ltd :
* Says net profit for FY 2017 H1 to increase by 30 percent to 50 percent, or to be 50.1 million yuan to 57.8 million yuan, compared to net profit of FY 2016 H1 (38.2 million yuan)
* Says increased sales revenue as main reason for the forecast
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/jlG37f
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
Tre Jones is following in the footsteps of his older brother.
The five-star point guard and younger brother of former Duke standout Tyus Jones on Sunday committed to play for coach Mike Krzyzewski and the Blue Devils.
Jones, who opted for Duke over UCLA, USC, Ohio State, Minnesota and Oregon, has been on Krzyzewski's radar for the last two years and is the Blue Devils' first commitment in the 2018 class.
"It is the best fit for me and is everything I'm looking for in a college," Jones told ESPN. "They have been my dream school for years, and there is no better fit than there.
"They have had a vision [for] me since they first offered me in 2015. Their vision was something I didn't even see in myself at the time. Coach K told me how I could be a great leader and loves my passion and competitiveness."
According to 247Sports' composite rankings, Jones is ranked the ninth-best prospect of the 2018 class. He averaged 20.4 points, 5.3 rebounds and 7.3 assists on the Nike EYBL circuit over the spring and summer.
SAN ANTONIO - San Antonio firefighters responded to a fire at a single story home early Tuesday morning.
The fire was reported around 6:40 a.m. in the 1900 block of Morales Street, which is located not far from West Martin Street and North Zarzamora Street just West of downtown.
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10 fire units originally responded to the call.
Firefighters said when they arrived they saw heavy smoke and flames showing. Officials said a woman and two children who live inside the home made it safely out of the house.
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Firefighters said the fire started near the kitchen area and has been completely contained. It was not suspicious in nature.
A damage estimate is not currently known.
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A view from the bottom of the Nels Nelson Ski Jump May 23. At the time the Meadows in the Sky Parkway was open to the Monashee viewpoint. As the snow melts they will be opening more of the road.
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - Exxon Mobil Corp:
* EXXONMOBIL - BOARD RECONSIDERED PROPOSAL REQUESTING REPORT ON IMPACTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE POLICIES SUBMITTED BY NEW YORK STATE COMMON RETIREMENT FUND
* EXXONMOBIL SAYS BOARD DECIDED TO FURTHER “ENHANCE” DISCLOSURES CONSISTENT WITH PROPOSAL REQUESTING REPORT ON IMPACTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE POLICIES
* EXXONMOBIL - ENHANCEMENTS TO CLIMATE CHANGE POLICY DISCLOSURES TO INCLUDE ENERGY DEMAND SENSITIVITIES, IMPLICATIONS OF TWO DEGREE CELSIUS SCENARIOS
* EXXONMOBIL SAYS BOARD WILL SEEK TO ISSUE DISCLOSURES IN NEAR FUTURE IN RELATION TO PROPOSAL REQUESTING REPORT ON IMPACTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE POLICIES
* EXXONMOBIL - ENHANCEMENTS TO CLIMATE CHANGE POLICY DISCLOSURES TO ALSO INCLUDE POSITIONING FOR "LOWER-CARBON FUTURE" Source text: [bit.ly/2BV9jJ5] Further company coverage:
April 5 Trupanion Inc:
* Trupanion Inc says on march 31, 2017 co, units entered into a first amendment to loan and security agreement - sec filing
* Trupanion - pursuant to terms of original loan agreement, lenders agreed to provide company with an aggregate credit facility of $30 million - sec filing
* Trupanion Inc says amendment increase sublimit for ancillary services and letters of credit under revolving line from $3 million to $4.5 million
* Trupanion - loan amendment amends agreement to extend revolving maturity date of loans under original loan agreement from dec 16, 2018 to dec 16, 2019 Source text (bit.ly/2o2ldfR) Further company coverage:
Inspired by his daughter and a disappointing presidential election, Americana hero reasserts his status as an ace songwriter on new album It's been five years since Jason Isbell left Alabama and moved to Nashville, still reeling from the wilder, wetter days that had nearly derailed his solo career. Clean and clear-eyed for the first time in years, he moved into a townhouse with Amanda Shires.
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SPOILER ALERT: Corrie's Maria Connor can barely look at lover Aidan as the jailbird comes face to face with him for the first time since he left her to fight alone in court
The green, white and orange flag will be banned from the parade in Strabane, Northern Ireland, this year.
The flag is a regular sight at St Patrick’s Day events on both sides of the Irish border and across the globe.
The white of the flag represents peace between the island’s two largest political and religious communities – broadly, the Catholic, nationalist majority and the Protestant, unionist minority.
But the Irish flag, along with flags relating to Northern Ireland and Britain, will be banned from the show in Strabane this year.
It has sparked fury among those who believe Ireland’s flag should be present at an event celebrating Ireland’s national day.
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A 21-year-old woman died from injuries she sustained while working on a large riding lawnmower in the small Alberta village of Dewberry.
It happened at around 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
Kitscoty RCMP said they were called to the Dewberry maintenance yard to respond to a sudden death.
When they arrived, they found a woman who was killed while working on a piece of equipment. The lawnmower was being held up while she worked on it and the jack gave way, RCMP said.
Local EMS and volunteer firefighters tried to revive her but the young woman died at the scene.
Mayor Ken Haney confirmed the woman was an employee of the village and was working when the fatality occurred.
Occupational Health and Safety has taken over the investigation, RCMP said.
Global News has reached out to OHS for comment.
Dewberry is about 70 kilometres northwest of Lloydminster.
The Naira on Tuesday appreciated to N360 to the dollar at the investors’ window, after depreciating for five consecutive days.
The Nigerian currency gained 54kobo to exchange at N360, stronger than N360.54 traded on Monday, while it was sold at N305.7 to the dollar at the CBN window.
Trading at the Bureau De Change (BDC) window saw the Naira close at N362 to the dollar while the Pound Sterling and the Euro closed at N510 and N445, respectively.
The Naira exchanged at N362 to the dollar at the parallel market, while the Pound Sterling and the Euro closed at N510 and N445, respectively.
Traders at the market expressed confidence in the ability of the CBN to maintain the stability of the Naira at the foreign exchange market.
With the 22billion dollars Diaspora remittance recorded in 2017 and the increase in external reserves to about 47 billion dollars, the Naira may be on its way to greater stability.
For the first time this season, Charlie Mac’s took over the top spot in Key West Men’s Softball League with a pair of wins last week. Charlie Mac’s has one more win at 10-7. El Siboney and Dolphin Deli had duked it out for first place, but are now tied for second, both with a 9-7 record.
Last season’s champs Murray Marine are 9-9 and also making a charge as...
Re: Windsor man paralyzed in skiing accident, by Dalson Chen, Dec. 7.
I have a lot of sympathy for Shawn Florence. His life changed dramatically in a minute or less. I have less sympathy for the fact that he failed to buy out-of-province medical insurance before crossing the border.
For about $20 or less he would never have had to worry about his medical bills in Michigan.
Most banks in Windsor sell this product, the Canadian Automobile Association does (you don’t have to be a member to buy it) and it can be obtained elsewhere.
We live on the border. Out-of-province medical insurance is a necessity for anyone who crosses the river.
Stephen Kurtz, Windsor
JUNEAU — Marijuana tax revenue in Alaska fell for the second straight month in December, though a state tax auditor says the slide may be short lived.
The state says it collected about $784,000 in marijuana tax revenue in December.
That compares with about $869,000 in November and about $920,000 in October, which is the most that has been collected in a single month since the collection of marijuana taxes from state-licensed businesses began in October 2016.
The tax is imposed when marijuana is sold or transferred from a marijuana cultivation facility to a retail pot shop or marijuana product manufacturing facility.
Tax auditor Dustin Heintzelman said preliminary reports indicate tax revenue for January will be about $1 million. He declined to speculate on why revenue tumbled in November and December.
Iwakuni exercise their noncombatant evacuation operations capabilities (Radio)
Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni conducts a Noncombatant Operation Exercise to measure how prepared the air station is during the case of an evacuation. Marine Corporal Emily Kirk went to see the process of getting people off the base at a moment’s notice. This story includes soundbites from Lance Cpl. Ivette Walker, Chicago, Illinois.
Trains will not be stopping at the metro station of Panepistimiou in downtown Athens as it will
be closed from 4.30 pm onwards due to a protest by groups in solidarity of the Kurds in Afrin. The demonstration has been organised by left-wing party Popular Unity (LAE) along with groups from Cypriot and Kurdish groups.
Meanwhile, trolleys will be holding a 5-hour work stoppage on Wednesday from 12 pm until 5 pm.
March 28 Hyundai Dream Together 4th Special Purpose Acquisition Co Ltd :
* Says it proposes to change company name to KB Dream Together 4th Special Purpose Acquisition Co,. LTD from Hyundai Dream Together 4th Special Purpose Acquisition Co,. LTD due to a merger
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The Local Vocals shine at their Spring is Sprung at the Smithers United Church on April 11. Flutation also brought their light spring music to the concert.
BATHURST, N.B. — Police say three youths have been arrested in Bathurst, after a threat involving schools in the northern New Brunswick city was posted on social media.
The alleged threat prompted a lockdown of students at the Nepisiguit High School and Place des Jeunes School on Monday morning, but was lifted shortly before noon, and students sent home for the rest of the day.
In a post on their Facebook page, Bathurst City Police say other schools in the municipality were also placed in a “restricted access” mode during the incident.
Police have not said if the three youths were students at the schools, but do say the investigation is ongoing.
The police are thanking school staff for their professionalism during the process to secure students and their collaboration with law enforcement personnel.
They are also commending parents for their cooperation and understanding during the course of the incident.
Climate versus weather: Find out the difference on Dec. 12 at the Menlo Park Library
Climate and weather — the two are so often confused. A meteorologist from the National Weather Service will be at the Menlo Park Library to explain the distinctions and to answer questions on Tuesday, Dec. 12 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm.
The National Weather Service is part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (a division of the Department of Commerce) with a network of 122 local weather forecast offices and numerous regional centers that keep tabs around the clock on weather, fire, river, coast and ocean conditions.
NWS forecasters rely on a network of radars, satellites, ocean buoys, weather balloons, other observations, and supercomputers to provide timely, accurate, and reliable forecasts. They also issue critical watches and warnings before extreme weather strikes.
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Aug 15 (Reuters) - ANTA Sports Products Ltd
* Retail sales of anta branded products for Q2 of 2017 increased by 20-30 pct
* Retail sales of non-anta branded products for Q2 of 2017 increased by 50-60 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
CHICAGO — The Chicago White Sox have placed outfielder Avisail Garcia on the 10-day disabled list because of a strained right hamstring.
Garcia was hurt Monday night while running out a grounder in the second inning of a 10-4 victory over Seattle. He attempted to pull up a few steps short of first base then fell. He was assisted off the field and left the game.
White Sox manager Rick Renteria says the injury is considered "mild to moderate" and will be reassessed in a few days.
Garcia was an All-Star a year ago but is off to a sluggish start, hitting .233 with one homer and four RBIs in 18 games.
LAKELAND, Fla. — A Florida man is suing his friend for misleading him about the value of his $1 million lottery ticket, and for pocketing the proceeds after helping him cash it in.
The Lakeland Ledger (http://bit.ly/2ssuIs8) reports 45-year-old John Rhoades asked his 28-year-old friend Tyler Scott for help after realizing the scratch-off ticket he bought in April was a winner. Rhoades says he didn't know how much the ticket was worth or how to cash it in.
The lawsuit says Scott told Rhoades it was worth $100,000. Attorneys for Scott say he gave Rhoades the money to buy the ticket, and that Scott scratched the ticket and won, later giving his friend $64,000.
BIG RAPIDS — Two Big Rapids student-athletes took the next step in their careers Wednesday when they signed their letters of intent to continue playing their respective sport […]
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Controversial plans to build a three-storey care home on Fleetwood Seafront have been deferred by Wyre Council planners.
READ MORE: Fleetwood seafront new 80-bed care home meeting nears
Proposals to build the new 80-bed care home on Laidleys Walk would create 60 jobs but neighbouring residents were concerned about the plans because of concerns over its height, scale and mass, parking and traffic.
The scheme had been recommended for approval by planning officer.
Three members of the public, David Waghorn, Isobel Wilkie and Tracy McCormick spoke in objection.
Fleetwood Town Councillor Norah Stuchfield, Wyre Councillor Marge Anderton and County Councillor Lorraine Beavers also spoke against it.
Councillors deferred so that officers could seek amended plans.
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Authorities have charged a North Carolina woman in the death of her 4-month-old son.
The Jacksonville Police Department told local media outlets that 22-year-old Santana Mosher was arrested at a bus station Thursday and served with warrants charging her with misdemeanor child abuse by neglect and delinquency of a minor.
Warrants say Mosher is accused of allowing the baby to be physically assaulted by the father and leaving the child alone for an extended period of time.
Police say Maverick Lassard was found unresponsive in his crib in August. An autopsy ruled his death as “uncertain.”
Maverick’s father, 23-year-old Tyler Lassard, is in pre-trial confinement. He was charged last November with misdemeanor assault on a child under 12, misdemeanor contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile and misdemeanor child abuse.
Diana Gabaldon's epic romance/historical fiction book series came to life on screen two years ago when Starz debuted season one of Outlander to rave reviews from fans and critics alike. If you just can't get enough of the Emmy- and Golden Globe-nominated drama, we have two recommendations for you. One, you could read the book series (for the first time if you haven't, or read it again if you have). It's a terrific series, with expansive and sprawling source material that will really enhance your viewing of the show.
Or two: you could check out these other shows that can help pass the time during the various Droughtlanders.
Mumbai, March 20 (IANS) Securities market regulator Sebi has “exempted” the central government from making open offers for its proposed acquisitions of additional shares of six public sector banks (PSBs).
According to separate “exemption” orders passed by Sebi, the central government will not be required to make open offer to acquire shares in PNB, Syndicate Bank, Vijaya Bank, Bank of Baroda, Union Bank of India and Canara Bank.
The central government is expected to infuse additional equity capital in the six PSBs via acquisition of shares on a preferential basis in these six PSBs.
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The province is closing a stretch of the Perimeter Highway this weekend north of Highway 15.
The closure will occur Friday at 7 p.m. in both southbound and northbound lanes to accommodate repairs to the CN railway crossing.
Permitted long-combination vehicles will be required to travel on the South Perimeter Highway, south of Winnipeg, to access the Perimeter north of Winnipeg.
The roadway will open by 3 p.m. on Monday, October 9.
Updates on the closure will be available by calling 511 or visiting Manitoba511.ca.
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LSU safety Grant Delpit has been named to the 2017 ESPN Freshman All-American Team, released on Monday.
Delpit had a big first year for the Tigers, finishing the season with 52 tackles, 3.5 for a loss, one interception, eight pass breakups, nine passes defensed and one quarterback hurry.
The Tigers' stifling defense was helped by the instant impact of Delpit, who picked off one pass, broke up eight more and finished with 52 tackles in an LSU secondary that was among the SEC's best. His nine tackles and interception against Ole Miss proved to be one of the top defensive performances by a freshman in the SEC this season.
The SEC had two other players named to the All-American team, Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm and offensive lineman Andrew Thomas.
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Harrison Township Library is offering those who have fines the chance to clear some of them and help those in need with their Food for Fines drive from Monday, April 2 through Saturday, April 14.
Members can bring in non perishable, unopened canned goods and the library will waive the late fees for any one item on their account. This will help patrons help their library and the community at the same time.
Items will be donated to Gleaners Community Food Bank. Anyone is welcome to bring in items, whether they have fines or not, to donate during library hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday; noon-8 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. Please do not put donations in the outdoor drop box.
For more information, visit htlibrary.org; call 586-329-1261 or email librarian@htlibrary.org.
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MILAN, April 5 Senior debt issued by Popolare di Vicenza and Veneto Banca extended gains on Tuesday after the two ailing Italian banks said the European Central Bank had confirmed they met criteria for a state bailout. Investors had dumped the two banks' debt last week on concerns they may fail to qualify for a state rescue and would have to be wound down under European Union rules that impose losses on senior bondholders and large depositors.
Under the precautionary recapitalisation scheme that Italy has asked to be allowed to use to pump money into the two banks only shareholders and junior bondholders will take a hit.
By 0957 GMT an October 2018 bond issued by Popolare di Vicenza yielded 12.4 percent, down from 19.4 percent late on Tuesday and 25 percent on Monday. (Reporting by Giulio Piovaccari, writing by Valentina Za,)
The Congress is yet to finalist its candidate for the bypoll. (Photo: Google Maps) The Congress is yet to finalist its candidate for the bypoll. (Photo: Google Maps)
With Lok Sabha bypoll on mind, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh is likely to announce development projects for Gurdaspur, where he will be unfurling the Tricolour on occasion of Independence Day on Tuesday. The Congress is yet to finalist its candidate for the bypoll.
Gurdaspur Lok Sabha seat fell vacant on April 27, the day MP Vinod Khanna passed away. According to rules, the bypoll has to take place within six months of the seat falling vacant.
As Amarinder strategically decided to address the state-level function on Independence Day in Gurdaspur, the government sought a list of development projects required to be started in the area. The MLAs have already submitted lists from their respective Assembly segments.
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March 19 (Reuters) - Pci-Suntek Technology Co Ltd :
* Says it plans to pay annual cash dividend as 0.31 yuan/10 shares for 2017
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/Nmbtxn
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Feb 2(Reuters) - Shenzhen Topway Video Communication Co Ltd
* Says it plans to subscribe 11 percent stake in a film and television firm for 2.6 million yuan
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As Thomas Campbell begins his exit, the museum resets: “The wing will wait while the museum conducts long-needed repairs. Exhibitions will be cut back by as much as a quarter. And just as crucially, the Met is revamping its money-losing gift shop — because, as it turns out, America’s greatest storehouse of treasures can’t balance its budget without selling nicer scarves.”
FRANKFURT, March 31 Prosecutors in the German city of Cologne are cooperating with Dutch authorities investigating tax fraud and money laundering, a spokesman for the prosecutor's office said on Friday.
"We have launched an investigation against clients of a bank," the spokesman said, declining to identify the lender.
Credit Suisse, Switzerland's second biggest bank, said earlier on Friday local authorities in Amsterdam, Paris and London had visited its offices concerning client tax matters, adding that it was cooperating with the probe.
The Dutch office for financial crimes (FIOD) said on Friday the coordinated raids had been prompted by a tip-off about 55,000 suspect accounts of a Swiss bank. (Reporting by Matthias Inverardi, writing by Edward Taylor; Editing by Gareth Jones)
John Oliver's take on Trump's refusal (for 2 full days) to disavow the white nationalists. I feel sure I know why he didn't. Don't you?
And as far as his statement today, political covering-your-a$$ BS. He might as well winked while talking.
Being a parent, I can empathise with parents whose children, especially those with special needs, go missing (Special needs kids go missing in the blink of an eye; April 16).
The fact that a special-needs teenager went missing for 10 days without being found is proof that one cannot rely on members of the public to be proactive and act.
Mostly, the public is not sure how to react when they come across a lone special-needs person.
So, they would tend to not approach the person to offer help.
But parents could do more for their children.
In addition to carrying notes or identification cards, special-needs children could also wear a Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) device in the form of a card or bracelet.
The GPS device may assist their families in tracking them if they go missing.
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Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson is set to become a father for the third time.
The 45-year-old actor and former professional wrestler already has two daughters, Simone, 16 - whom he has with his ex-wife Dany Garcia - and Jasmine, 23 months, with his partner Lauren Hashian, but he has now announced he and Lauren are set to expand their family again as they are expecting their second child, another daughter, together.
Dwayne posted a picture of Jasmine sat underneath a Christmas tree on Instagram on Monday (11.12.17), with a piece of paper above her which read: "It's a girl! Can't wait to be a big sister and finally be the boss!"
And the 'Moana' actor captioned the snap: "Our Jasmine Lia would like to make a big announcement - IT'S A GIRL! @laurenhashianofficial and I are boundlessly grateful for this blessing as this spring we'll welcome our second baby.
Apple releases new iOS 11, tvOS 11, watchOS 4, macOS High Sierra developer betas
Apple has rolled out the sixth developer betas of iOS 11, tvOS 11, watchOS 4, and macOS High Sierra. The finished versions are due this fall.
They can be downloaded from the Apple Developer Center (https://idmsa.apple.com) or through the Software Update mechanism in the Mac App Store.
Las Vegas police are investigating a Tuesday afternoon traffic crash in downtown Las Vegas that sent a motorcyclist to the hospital.
The crash happened just before 4:20 p.m. on the 2500 block of Valley Street, near North Eastern Avenue, the Metropolitan Police Department said.
Metro Lt. C.J. Jenkins reported that the rider, a woman, was negotiating a turn when she lost control of the motorcycle and slid into a concrete barrier.
The motorcyclist was transported to the University Medical Center with life-threatening injuries, police said, where she died from her injuries.
No other information was immediately available. Drivers should avoid the area while Metro investigates.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
Review-Journal reporter Rio Lacanlale contributed to this story. Contact Gabriella Benavidez at gbenavidez@reviewjournal.com or at 702-387-5278. Follow @gabbydeebee on Twitter.
Tim and Angie from New Haven have been married for 14 years. They met while both working at a Wendy's restaurant. Tim told me, "It's the best thing I ever got there". Tim wanted Angie to know how much he loves her and that he is always thinking of her. Tim said, "Play a Kenny Rogers song, Through The Years".
More than happy to do it Tim and Angie. Thank you for putting on PillowTalk at night.
Eileen from Avon had to hear Springsteen and we remembered what would have been Roy Orbison's 82nd birthday with one of his many, many hits.
Video of Kenny Rogers - Through The Years (Live Video)
Video of Bruce Springsteen - Secret Garden (Leeds 7/24/13)
Eugene “Gene” A. Hatfield, 74, of Fairview Heights, formerly of Granite City, died Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017, at his home.
Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15, at Irwin Chapel, 3960 Maryville Road in Granite City. Gene and his late wife, Dorothy, will be laid to rest at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis at a later date.
Northern Community Radio- KAXE/KBXE and the Reif Performing Art Center in Grand Rapids are again collaborating for the 2nd Season of CenterStage Minnesota Concert Series. These concerts will take place the third Thursday of every month thru May 2018.
The opening act on September 21st is critically acclaimed Fathom Lane. Complete schedule is as follows:
9/21/17 – Fathom Lane
10/19/17 - Gaelyn Lean
11/16/17 – The Pines
12/21/17 – The Home Fires
01/18/18 – Erik Koskinen
2/15/18 – Reina del Cid
3/15/18 – The Social Animals
04/19/18 – Siama’s Congo
05/17/18 - Romantica
Tickets are available for sale at reifcenter.org. Check back to kaxe.org for monthly artist profiles.
Labanc notched a goal and an assist Friday, helping his team to a 3-1 win over Columbus.
With Logan Couture playing very well right now, things are set up for his linemates to score along with him. Labanc now has nine points in his past eight games and six in his past four, which has him close to doubling last year's assist total. He's a good value play because of the Sharks' production and his wealth of opportunities playing with San Jose's scorers. So far, he's stepped up well.
LOS ANGELES (AP) - A "Bachelor in Paradise" contestant says she's a "victim" of undisclosed events that led to production of the reality show being put on hold.
In a statement Wednesday, Corinne Olympios said she has hired an attorney and is seeking therapy to deal with what she called the physical and emotional trauma she experienced on June 4.
Olympios said she has little memory of what occurred.
Warner Bros., the company behind ABC's "Bachelor in Paradise," a spin-off of "The Bachelor," suspended production and sent contestants home while it investigates allegations of misconduct on the set in Mexico.
Warner Bros. also said it plans appropriate action depending on the outcome.
The studio didn't provide further details and declined comment Wednesday on Olympios' statement.
"Bachelor in Paradise" planned to air its fourth season this summer.
KITCHENER — Police seized a number of different types of drugs at a bust on Ellis Avenue on Sept. 28.
A quantity of suspected cocaine, marijuana, cannabis resin, psilocybin and suspected dimethyltryptamine, a psychedelic, was seized as well as a substantial amount of cash. Police say the drug seizure was part of an ongoing investigation.
A 23-year-old man faces numerous drug charges.
NEW YORK, Feb 2 (Reuters) - All three major U.S. stock indexes tumbled Friday with the Dow seeing its worst percentage drop since June 2016 as climbing bond yields prompted a selloff in equities.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 665.75 points, or 2.54 percent, to 25,520.96, the S&P 500 lost 59.98 points, or 2.13 percent, to 2,762 and the Nasdaq Composite dropped 144.92 points, or 1.96 percent, to 7,240.95. (Reporting by Stephen Culp; Editing by Nick Zieminski)
IoT in Action with Microsoft is an event designed for IoT (Internet of Things) decision makers, intended to educate and foster collaboration across the IoT ecosystem – hardware manufacturers, distributors, packaged software providers and software integrators.
At its inaugural conference in San Jose, delegates heard from Microsoft IoT leaders and partners on the state of the Internet of Things, what challenges businesses are having to overcome to execute their IoT strategies, and how Microsoft is providing companies an end-to-end solution to help turn their IoT dreams into reality.
For more information, visit: https://www.microsoft.com/internetofthings
This video is from the fine folks at Microsoft.
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The most mesmerizing and accurate portrayal of Led Zeppelin on the planet. Each member hand elected to portray both the appearance and playing styles of Plant, Page Bonham & Jones. Don’t miss all of your favorite Zeppelin hits!
The National Green Tribunal has directed 11 states to participate in a meeting to frame a national policy to prevent the “rapid decline” in population of indigenous breeds of cattle across the country.
A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar asked West Bengal, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Goa, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Sikkim and Tripura governments to be present in the meeting(HT).
Bourque picked up an assist in Saturday's 6-2 loss to the visiting Rangers.
The point snapped a seven-game drought for the veteran, who now has nine goals and 13 points through 34 games this year. His 61 shots on goal and 25 PIM aren't bad, but he -- like the majority of the Avs -- has an ugly minus-13 rating, which is actually only fifth worst on the team.
We've issued an efit for of a suspect in a distraction burglary in Stratford in February. If you have any information please contact us. https://t.co/NipFniL1ed pic.twitter.com/oGiYfxIi2e
- Above is a promo for John Cena vs. Triple H at Friday's WWE Greatest Royal Rumble event from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
- WWE stock was down 1.84% today, closing at $38.43 per share. Today's high was $39.43 and the low was $38.28.
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- Renee Young tweeted the following in response to tweets on WWE possibly adding a woman to one of the RAW or SmackDown announce teams:
× Bunny Sigler, who helped create 1970s Philly Sound, dies
PHILADELPHIA — A singer, songwriter and producer who helped create the “The Sound of Philadelphia” in the 1970s has died. Walter “Bunny” Sigler was 76.
His longtime attorney, Lloyd Zane Remick, said Sigler died of a heart attack Friday at his home outside Philadelphia.
Sigler worked with Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff in developing a genre that blended soul, funk and big band styles, and cemented the city in the country’s musical landscape with its lush horn ensembles and smooth vocals.
Gamble says Sigler was one of the most talented songwriters and producers he ever worked with.
As a performer, Sigler was known for such hits as “Let the Good Times Roll & (Feel So Good).” His career spanned decades and saw collaborations with acts as varied as Patti LaBelle and Jay-Z.
An Evansville mom is charged with neglect.
Deputies say they were called Sunday evening to a home on Webster Grove Court.
They say a two-year-old and a three-year-old were alone in the yard and asked a passerby, "Where's my mommy? Where's my daddy?"
A deputy says when he arrived, one of the children was playing on a motorcycle, and the other was in the driveway. He says they were about 15 feet from Forrest Park Drive.
The deputy says he spoke with the children for several minutes before their mother came outside.
Deputies say Staci Persinger told them she had only been living in the home for a short time, and her mother, who lives in a different home, has custody of the children through DCS.
Deputies say Persinger is only supposed to have supervised visits for two hours every other week.
Persinger is in jail without bond.
Copyright 2017 WFIE. All rights reserved.
Many Missourians woke up Wednesday reeling from an intense 24 hours. Governor Eric Greitens is in his last days of office after turning in his resignation Tuesday. His last day will be Friday but the saga doesn't end there. Legal expert David Langston breaks down what is next for the embattled governor.
CAPE CORAL, Fla. A basketball coach and teacher accused of having sex with a student is back on the street.
Start the conversation, or Read more at WINK-TV Fort Myers.
President Trump, former host of "The Apprentice." AP Images
Cynthia Nixon, former star of "Sex and the City," just announced her gubernatorial run in New York. This makes her the latest addition to the list of celebrities that have turned to politics.
While many have expressed surprise at former "The Apprentice" star Donald Trump becoming president, he's not even the first celebrity to hold that office.
From comedians like Kal Penn to former child stars like Shirley Temple, here are 14 Hollywood stars that went from acting to legislating.
Feb 14 Credit Suisse Group Ag CEO says
* there has never been any prospect that we would not remain main owner of Swiss bank
* core of business of the bank definitely will be profitable in 2017, hope it will also be profitable with SRU included but have no certainty Further company coverage: (Reporting by Brenna Hughes Neghaiwi)
DOVER, Del. (AP) — Police say a man who was shot three times in the leg in Delaware is being treated for his injuries.
Dover police Master Cpl. Mark Hoffman tells news outlets that the shooting occurred early Tuesday morning.
Police say four men who had been sitting on a front porch approached the 42-year-old victim. One of them pulled out a gun and fired several rounds that struck the man three times. He was taken to Bayhealth Medical Center.
Gunfire also hit the home.
An investigation is ongoing.
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is attacking the leading Democratic candidate running in a special election in a conservative Georgia congressional district.
On Twitter Monday, Trump said the “The super Liberal Democrat in the Georgia Congressioal race tomorrow wants to protect criminals, allow illegal immigration and raise taxes!”
Republicans are trying to prevent a massive upset in the primary on Tuesday. Democrats have united behind 30-year-old former congressional staffer Jon Ossoff, who has been boosted by opposition to Trump and an $8 million fundraising haul.
The primary includes 18 candidates — Republicans, Democrats and Independents. Republicans hope to force a June runoff with the GOP’s top candidate by keeping Ossoff below 50 percent of the vote.
The Georgia primary comes a week after Republicans won a closer-than-expected special congressional victory in Kansas.
1:00 Cam Newton after season-ending loss: I need a rest, time away Pause
0:45 New Year's Eve in uptown Charlotte
3:36 Son Rae Carruth once wanted dead is making progress in physical therapy
0:52 Shoppers seek sales at area malls
5:49 Fayetteville police rescue woman and child from car trapped in flood waters live on Facebook
2:00 PRP and stem cell therapy gains popularity in Charlotte
1:23 Curry Laksa at Co Charlotte
2:08 Feeding the Children
1:45 Should 16- and 17-year-olds be in solitary confinement?
Dec 11 (Reuters) - BYD Electronic International Co Ltd :
* ENTERED ASSETS SALE AGREEMENT & ASSETS PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH BYD FOR ABOUT RMB78.5 MILLION AND RMB30.2 MILLION, RESPECTIVELY​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
According to Zacks, "Oracle is in the middle of a business transition from licensing to cloud which will be accretive to long term growth. However, it is a drag on the financials at present.
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Dwayne Johnson Reveals Baby News
The Rock is about to be a father three times over!
The actor and his girlfriend of 10 years, Lauren Hashian are expecting another bundle of joy, less than two years after bringing their last babygirl Jasmine Lea into the world.
The Rock let a pic of the big-sis-to-be do the talking, and revealed that he is having yet ANOTHER little girl.
Awww, sweet!
And if that wasn’t enough good news…the doting dad also revealed that his eldest daughter, 16-year-old Simone Garcia Johnson, will serve as the first-ever Golden Globes Ambassador (formerly ‘Miss Golden Globe’) for this year’s award ceremony.
The Rock is outnumbered and he loves it! Good for him and his beautiful family.
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The most unpredictable of all World Cups is down to its final eight teams. So how do the surviving quarterfinalists stack up and who, at this point, is the favorite to win it all?
Feder: NBC 5 gets new anchor; Sun-Times critic under fire
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WMAQ-Channel 5 has hired Patrick Fazio, morning news anchor at NBC affiliate KSHB in Kansas City since 2013. He'll join NBC 5 as an anchor and reporter, starting July 31. His specific anchor assignment has not been set. Also, Hedy Weiss, longtime theater and dance critic for the Sun-Times, is under fire for injecting what was labeled "shocking and irresponsible" rhetoric in her reviews. For this and more, see robertfeder.com.
About Richmond Dementia Support Group West
The peer support group gives people the opportunity to meet with others who understand some of what they are going through. Run by a facilitator, the sessions offer a chance to ask questions, get information and share experiences in a safe and supportive environment.
Alaska Seaplanes has run into delays in launching its proposed Juneau–Whitehorse seaplane route.
The airline first announced the new route in March. At the time, the company hoped to have scheduled flights between the two cities starting this month.
Carl Rameth, general manager of Alaska Seaplanes, said the airline is still waiting for Transport Canada to issue the company a Foreign Air Operator Certificate — which it needs for an international flight.
Rameth said they had hoped to receive the certificate two weeks ago.
Until Alaska Seaplanes receives the approval, potential passengers are left to wait.
Rameth has said the route has been met with lots of interest from people in Juneau. The two capitals are both popular tourist destinations, and are not connected by road.
Rameth previously told CBC that the flight would take approximately 45 minutes, and cost around $299 US plus taxes and fees.
When approved, the airline plans to fly between the two cities three times a week until September.
CAR HITS TREE: Paramedics were called to a crash at Bucca.
CAR HITS TREE: Paramedics were called to a crash at Bucca. Max Fleet BUN170715AMB8
TWO people were taken to Bundaberg Hospital last night after they were injured in a single-vehicle crash at Bucca.
Paramedics attended the Bucca and Norbrook Rds intersection just before 10pm after a car left the road and crashed into a tree.
A male patient in his 40s was treated for a chest injury and a female patient in her 20s suffered a neck injury.
Both were taken to Bundaberg Hospital in stable conditions.
Fox News was never, ever “fair and balanced.” Not for a minute. But that was Roger Ailes’s slogan for the network he created, and he used it define them for two decades.
But Ailes is dead and disgraced. Fox is struggling. And now New York Magazine is reporting that they are abandoning the slogan. They say they haven’t used it since last August, but it’s completely gone. “Fair and Balanced” is a thing of the past.
Alas, Fox News was rarely fair and never balanced. It is and always has been slanted to the right. It’s the actual Fake News. And they were never fair. They played to fear and bitterness and the gang mentality of piling on whenever something went wrong with someone they didn’t like. They purposely still steer away from anything that doesn’t suit their agenda.
A new slogan will be “Most Watched. Most Trusted.” The first part is already not true, as MSNBC has been beating them in various segments. Most trusted– yes, but by people who who wear tin foil hats.
× Virginia Beach city leaders discuss plan for College Beach Weekend
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – The deputy city manager and chief of police will present an overview of the city’s plan for College Beach Weekend at the city council meeting on Tuesday.
The presentation follows meetings in the community about the annual weekend that has sometimes led to violence, including last year when four people were shot.
The event is not a city-sponsored event and city officials have said they can’t control who shows up to the event.
The presentation to city council will include an overview of how the weekend compares to other big events at the Oceanfront, like the Fourth of July and Memorial Day.
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1 died in barbershop stabbing
BOSTON (AP) — Authorities are investigating a fatal stabbing that took place in a Boston barbershop.
The Boston Police Department says an argument took place Tuesday evening in a Hyde Park neighborhood barbershop when a man was stabbed.
The victim was taken to Brigham and Women's Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The victim's name has not been released.
Police say there have been no arrests, and that the investigation is ongoing.
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William L. “Bill” Peipert Jr., 76, passed away peacefully at 6:57 p.m. Sunday, May 27, 2018, at his home in Alton.
A memorial Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 2, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Alton. A private family burial will be at St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Godfrey.
Gent Funeral Home in Alton is in charge of arrangements.
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The Giants are going to be looking for their first win of the season without their starting center, and with questions along both lines (such that they didn’t have them already).
The team announced that center Weston Richburg was out for Sunday’s game against the Chargers, along with running back Paul Perkins. Richburg’s in the concussion protocol, and they promoted center Jon Halapio from the practice squad anticipating his absence.
They also have four linemen listed as questionable, including starting defensive ends Jason Pierre-Paul and Olivier Vernon. Pierre-Paul is dealing with a shoulder injury but has said he’s definitely playing.
Guard John Jerry (hamstring) and defensive end Avery Moss (shoulder) are also new additions to their report, and are questionable this week.
The Giants offensive line has been a mess this year, and the absence of Richburg will force a number of adjustments, since guard Brett Jones will likely start in the middle.
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French football “needs” Neymar, according to the country’s federation president Noel Le Graet, who said the Brazilian star “must stay” at Paris Saint-Germain.
“We need this image, he’s a fantastic footballer,” Le Graet told AFP Wednesday.
“He’s on a five-year contract. He must stay. PSG shows that it can attract the big stars.”
Neymar became the world’s most expensive footballer after his transfer to PSG last August from Barcelona for a whopping fee of 222 million euros ($264 million).
He won the French player of the year prize this season despite a foot injury meaning he has not featured for the Parisian club since the end of February.
There has been constant speculation that the 26-year-old’s stay in the French capital could be a short one, with Real Madrid linked to a move for the Brazilian.
PSG president Nasser al-Khelaifi has insisted, however, that he was “2,000 percent” sure Neymar would play at PSG next season, something the player himself has yet to confirm.
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Christopher passed away Saturday morning, agent Robert Christopher passed away Saturday morning, agent Robert Malcolm said. The actor was 84. He had a small carcinoma and had been diagnosed about 18 months ago, said his son, John Christopher, who added that his father was doing great until two or three weeks ago when his health started to decline.
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FORT JACKSON, S.C. (AP) — Military officials say two soldiers are dead and six are hurt after a military vehicle struck them while they were in formation at an Army base in South Carolina.
Fort Jackson officials say two of the six soldiers injured Friday afternoon were in critical condition and all of the soldiers hurt were taken to a hospital off the base near Columbia.
The statement from Fort Jackson called the incident a “tragic accident,” but did not give details about where the wreck happened or the type of vehicle involved.
Fort Jackson says the names of the soldiers killed will be released after families are notified.
The Army says it has started a thorough investigation.
Fort Jackson is the Army’s largest training instillation, with more than 50,000 recruits assigned there each year.
Firefighters with the Alexander Fire Department along with the Saline County Coroner and Arkansas State Police troopers are currently investigating a house fire involving a fatality.
On Sunday, firefighters responded to the house fire at approximately 12:45 a.m. at 15910 South Alexander Road, said Fire Chief Mark Ridgeway.
The house was a total loss, and aside from the victim, no one else was involved in the incident, he said.
Along with the Alexander Fire Department, other personnel that responded included officers from Alexander and Bauxite Police Departments and firefighters from Crystal, Bryant and the Collegeville Volunteer Fire Departments.
Since this incident is under investigated, no other information could be released about the incident, Ridgeway said.
Photo courtesy of the Collegeville Volunteer Fire Department
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Carer Support Groups meet on a monthly basis. Carers will have the opportunity to meet other carers and/or listen to interesting speakers in a relaxed informal setting. Also on a regular basis, members of the Guideposts Team will be available to provide information, advice and support. Groups are available throughout Warwickshire, as well as more specialist groups tailored towards Learning Disabilities, Autistic Spectrum Disorder and Mental Health.
BERLIN (AP) - Scientists say they're several steps closer to perfecting a method for saving the northern white rhino from extinction.
Writing in the journal Nature Communications, researchers said Wednesday they've succeeded in creating embryos using frozen northern white rhino sperm and eggs from a southern white rhino.
It's the first time such hybrid embryos have been created, and the scientists from Europe and the United States hope it will provide a pathway to saving the northern white rhino sub-species, of which only two females remain.
They plan to harvest the females' egg cells soon and produce "pure" northern white rhinos to be borne by a southern white surrogate in three years. They're also working on a second method that would see sperm and eggs produced from preserved cells of northern white rhinos.
The Ottawa Senators have signed forward Magnus Paajarvi to a one-year contract extension worth $900,000, the club announced Wednesday.
#Sens Paajarvi’s one-year contract extension: $900,000 for the 2018-19 season. — Sens communications (@Media_Sens) May 30, 2018
The 27-year-old was claimed off waivers from the St. Louis Blues in January and had six goals for the Senators down the stretch of last season. He finished last year with eight goals and four assists in 79 games.
"We're happy to have Magnus back in Ottawa," said Senators general manager Pierre Dorion said in a news release. "He showed us last season that he can play the game with speed, which fits with the style of play we want our team to exhibit. Magnus is a versatile player who will be able to provide us productive minutes in many situations."
Prior to his arrival in Ottawa, Paajarvi spent parts of five seasons with the Blues and three seasons with the Oilers after they selected him in the first round (No. 10 overall) in 2009.
Arsene Wenger has decided to deploy three at the back for the clash at the Riverside tonight.
Arsenal are desperate for a win after a poor run of form that has seen them slump to seventh in the Premier League table
The Gunners boss has also opted to use the physicality of Granit Xhaka, Rob Holding and Olivier Giroud.
And Neville reckons it is because he reckons his squad is weak compared to other teams in the top flight.
One Direction star Liam Payne has surprised shoppers by busking in London’s busy Oxford Circus.
One Direction's Liam Payne surprises fans by busking in London's busy Oxford Circus pic.twitter.com/hAmhEEUXcG — PA Showbiz (@PAshowbiz) August 14, 2017
The singer was joined by DJ collaborator Zedd as he performed hit Get Low outside the Underground station in central London.
Liam Payne surprised fans on the busy shopping street (Lauren Hurley/PA)
Dressed in a black jacket and black jeans with a gold chain and white trainers, Liam sang into a microphone and danced around as onlookers gathered in a circle around him.
One Direction star Liam Payne with Zedd (Lauren Hurley/PA)
Zedd played a keyboard plugged into a backpack he wore over his black and bronze jacket.
Their track was released last month (Lauren Hurley/PA)
The duo released the track on July 7.
Zedd teased they were on their way to an impromptu performance when he posted video of the duo singing in the car together on his Instagram stories.
A man has been charged with two counts of murder following the fatal shooting in St Leonards on Friday evening (March 16).
Following authorisation by the Crown Prosecution Service, Craig Savage, 35, of no fixed address, has been charged with the murders of Michelle Savage and Heather Whitbread at their home in Bexhill Road.
He is also charged with committing robbery in relation to the theft of a .22 calibre rifle firearm and ammunition from the 1066 Target Sports, Sedlescombe Road North, St Leonards, on Friday (March 16).
Savage has been remanded in custody to appear at Brighton Magistrates’ Court via videolink on Tuesday (March 20).
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The Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA) will spend about $19.9 million over the next 27 months to make capital and program improvements that support its health-facility overhaul.
When completed, the overhaul will shut down three local emergency rooms and one urgent care centre.
The first phase of changes to support the revamp includes a new minor treatment area at St. Boniface Hospital, a Deer Lodge special needs behavioural unit, and the renovation of the Health Sciences Centre adult emergency department. Those changes are expected to be completed by spring 2018.
The WRHA is slated to hold a press conference to further detail the changes this afternoon.
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While words cannot fully express our gratitude, we sincerely thank you for your friendship, kindness, and prayers during our time of bereavement.
Your love and support has not only provided a beacon of light during darkness, but also comfort in the midst of pain.
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Walker Buehler pitched for Henry Clay and Vanderbilt before becoming one of the most heralded minor league prospects in baseball. He made his first major league start for the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday night. Mark J. Terrill AP Photo
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Former Chelsea and Real Madrid manager, Carlo Ancelotti, might not replace Arsene Wenger at Arsenal, as he has been offered the role as Italy boss.
Ancelotti is believed to be one of the names being considered by the Gunners to replace Wenger.
However, the 58-year-old looks set to take the Italy job if he can agree personal terms. He will be offered £5m-a-year to transform his national side, after they missed out on the 2018 World Cup.
The UK Mirror claims Ancelotti held talks with Italy FA commissioner Roberto Fabbricini and sub-commissioner Alessandro Costacurta on Monday night and they have now made him first choice ahead of Antonio Conte and Roberto Mancini.
Arsenal will now turn their attentions to any of Mikel Arteta, Diego Simeone, Massimiliano Allegri and Leonardo Jardim.
A Lancaster County man who already is serving 8 to 20 years in state prison on a child-sex conviction has been accused of molesting two other children, the district attorney's office reported Monday.
Brian T. Morningstar, 44, has been in prison since 2014 for molesting a girl.
The DA's office said Elizabethtown police have filed new charges that Morningstar also sexually abused two boys between 2011 and 2013.
The boys, who were ages 7 and 3 when the alleged crimes began, told family members about the abuse last year, investigators said. Those reports triggered the filing of 12 more criminal charges against Morningstar.
HYDERABAD: Expressing anger at the MLAs and political leaders involvement in preparation of beneficiaries list under social security pension scheme, the Hyderabad High Court has recently directly the Andhra Pradesh government to select the beneficiaries as per the guidelines mentioned in GO 135. Prima facie, it was found that Kanigiri MLA K Babu Rao got involved in removal of some of the beneficiaries names from the list pertaining to Vedulla gram panchayat in Prakasam.
If the list was prepared contrary to the said GO, then the court would initiate contempt proceedings against the government, court warned. Justice Challa Kodanda Ram was passing the interim order in a petition filed by Vedulla gram panchayat sarpanch G Venkata Ramanamma and MPTC member G Tirupati Reddy complaining that the eligible beneficiaries names were being removed from the list. The petitioners sought the court to issue directions to the government to select the beneficiaries as per GO 135.
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A motorcyclist has been killed in an accident on the coast road, according to the police. The fatality comes a day after 44-year-old Giulio Baldacchino lost his life on the same stretch of road.
The police said the man, a 36-year-old Fgura resident, had lost control of his bike and crashed into a barrier. He was taken to Mater Dei Hospital for treatment were he later succumbed to his injuries.
The police also confirmed that another person, this time a 22-year-old woman, had been killed after being run over by a car in Triq Bingemma in Mgarr on Monday afternoon.
According to the police, the incident took happened at 2:25pm where from investigations it turned out that the woman was a passenger in a car car driven by a 24-year-old from Zabbar. It appears that the women for some reason opened the car door while it was moving and allegedly jumped out, suffering grievous injuries in the process.
She was certified dead on site.
A magisterial inquiry has been launched while police investigations are still underway.
The massive €190m jackpot in tonight's Euromillions has been won.
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TORONTO — The Roughriders are ranked last overall in rushing, but Toronto defensive back says he Jermaine Gabriel expects the ground game to be a key element of Saskatchewan’s offensive attack Saturday.
The Argonauts (7-7) host Saskatchewan (7-6) at BMO Field looking for a fourth straight win.
Trent Richardson, a former first-round pick of the NFL’s Cleveland Browns, will make his CFL debut with a Saskatchewan team averaging a league-low 69.8 yards rushing per game.
Toronto is ranked third against the run (86.4 yards per game) but has allowed over 120 yards rushing in its last two contests.
Saskatchewan also ran for 110 yards in its 38-27 home win over Toronto earlier this season and comes in having won its last two road games.
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As if the life of a stray wasn’t hard enough, this little pooch had it even tougher. When she was abandoned, the poor dog settled down on a discarded shoebox in someone’s yard. But she also faced the hardship of living a life on the streets with only three limbs.
It took months for the stray, a Chihuahua, to be brought to the attention of animal rescuers. The organization in question was Hope For Paws, a non-profit group from Beverly Hills, California. A text message it received spurred its staff into action.
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The message, from a concerned citizen, came through on Paws’ emergency line. It said that the dog had apparently been living homeless in the Compton area for at least five months. Consequently, Paws speculated she must have been abandoned.
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Barton collected 21 points (8-19 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine assists, six rebounds and two steals in 44 minutes during Sunday's 126-116 loss to the Pacers.
Barton received the start again Sunday, playing a whopping 44 minutes. With both Paul Millsap (wrist0 and Nikola Jokic (ankle) on the sidelines, Barton continues to see additional time, be it as a starter or off the bench. The lineup seems to be based on the matchup, so predicting whether he will start is anyone's guess. Nonetheless, he should continue to see minutes in the 30's, even after Jokic returns. He should be owned in all leagues and provides scoring as well as chipping in across the board.
Six current or former employees have filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against The Plaza Hotel.
The bartenders, servers and hospitality coordinators say they were groped, catcalled and propositioned by managers and other co-workers while working at the New York City hotel’s Palm Court restaurant.
The suit says a manager cornered and forcibly kissed one of the women in a coat-check closet and shoved his hands down her pants during a performance review.
It says the women’s complaints were ignored and they were subjected to retaliation.
Various claims involve a period from late 2014 until the present.
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts manages The Plaza and says harassment “has not and never will be tolerated.”
The company also says it doesn’t retaliate against employees who raise claims “in good faith.”
The employees are seeking damages to be determined at trial.
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The event featured pieces of pie and full pies for sale in a variety of flavors, including strawberry custard, rhubarb, tri-berry, apple, dutch apple and more.
The fundraiser is a continuation of Pie on the Porch, a mission trip fundraiser that volunteers at Lakewood Evangelical Free Church previously hosted. In 2014, the 12-year tradition changed, and now the event continues under the library's sponsorship.
India began their historic World Cup journey with a 3-0 defeat against the United States at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi. However, India did put up a great fight against a much superior side, fighting till the very end in front of 46,00 plus fans but in the end, the oppositions quality was too much for the Colts.
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MONTEVIDEO Most members of the Union of South American Nations (Unasur) on Friday condemned the Venezuelan Supreme Court's decision to take over legislative powers.
In a join statement released by the Uruguayan Foreign Ministry, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Uruguay and Paraguay called for democratic order to be restored in Venezuela, in the latest sign of international outrage at the move.
Leftist governments Bolivia and Ecuador that are also part of Unasur did not sign the statement.
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US-Saudi warplanes continue fierce raids on several provinces [18/أبريل/2017]
SANA'A, Apr 18 (Saba)- The US-Saudi air aggression continued heinous strikes on several provinces over the past hours, causing citizens' properties, a military official told Saba on Tuesday.
The warplanes launched three airstrikes on Mawza district and other three on Yakhtal area of Mokha district in Taiz province.
Moreover, the aggression coalition's air forces waged three raids on Al Zamah area of Baqim district and three other raids on Al Dhaher district of Sa'ada province, as well as a raid on Al Dahra site in Jizan province, the official added.
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A man who was camping at Little Harbor Campground on Catalina Island was injured after being gored by a buffalo the afternoon of Saturday Feb. 17, police said.
The incident occurred at about 5:15 p.m. when the man was sitting on a log and a buffalo was grazing nearby, said Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Sgt. Ray Ward.
“When the man saw that the buffalo was getting closer to him, he got up and tried to move away,” he said. “That’s when the buffalo charged him and gored him in his left arm.”
Los Angeles Fire Department officials treated the man at the scene and he was later airlifted to Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Ward said.
Buffalo are common and roam freely on the back side of Catalina Island where the campground is located, he said.
“But it’s very rare for them to attack,” Ward said. “People even forget sometimes that they are wild because they appear domesticated.”
The nature and extent of the man’s injuries were not immediately known.
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May 2 General Motors Co:
* April U.S. retail sales of 244,406 vehicles, down 5.8 percent on a volume basis
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Constitution Day has come and gone, and while most of us enjoy a three-day holiday weekend, Cayman’s constitution spells out how we live our lives every day.
Cayman’s first constitution was passed in 1959, and has been amended on a number of occasions, including 1962, 1972, and most recently in 2009.
Cayman Crosstalk host Woody DaCosta told Cayman 27 the 2009 constitution stands out for good reason.
“[The 2009] constitution for the very first time was done by referendum, that means that the people, 62% of our voters made this happen, so this is now the people’s document and I like that because the power is in each one of us,” said Mr. DaCosta.
He said the 2009 constitution is also notable because for the first time it allows for human rights.
The Premier announced recently he would seek constitutional changes to limit the Governor’s authority.
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Bystanders tend to a victim on the Alexandria baseball field on Wednesday, June 14. (Source: Still from New York Post video)
A video shot by a witness close to Wednesday's shooting in Virginia shows the horrifying moments during the incident that left one Congressman and three others wounded. The gunman was also shot dead by law enforcement.
In this video, which was posted by the New York Post, you can hear the man ask where the shots are coming from.
The video also shows one of the victims lying on the baseball field.
Warning: the video may be disturbing to some.
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Subway service will be suspended along a 9-station stretch of Line 1 this weekend due to planned signal upgrades.
There will be no subway service from Union to St. Clair West stations on both Saturday and Sunday to allow the work to be completed.
During the service interruption, shuttle buses will be operating between St. Clair West and Spadina stations, stopping at Dupont Station only.
The TTC says that parking will also be restricted on Spadina Road between Bloor Street and Dupont Street from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday. The parking restrictions are being implemented to ensure that flows as “smoothly as possible” with the shuttle buses operating, the TTC says.
This weekend’s subway closure is one of four that are scheduled for this month.
The other February closures are as follows:
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NASHVILLE (AP) — Nashville International Airport (BNA) has been named the fastest growing airport of its size in the country following a surge in passenger traffic last year.
Airport officials say that more than 12.9 million passengers traveled in and out of BNA last year, an all-time record for the fourth consecutive year in a row. Officials say that was an increase of 11.2 percent from the previous year.
As a result of the increased number of travelers, BNA received the Airport Traffic Growth Award from Airline Network News and Analysis for being the fastest-growing mid-size airport in the nation.
Officials say 2017 promises to be even busier and the airport is projected to surpass the latest figure by more than a million passengers.
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MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – A bald eagle had to be rescued late last month after flying into a power line in Chanhassen, according to the Carver County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities received a call about the incident at about 2:25 a.m. on June 29. An Xcel Energy employee was checking on a power outage in the area of 8404 Waters Edge Drive in Chanhassen and came upon the bald eagle.
The sheriff’s office believes the bird hit the power line and fell to the ground. When sheriff’s deputies arrived to the area, they say the bald eagle was disoriented and attempting to fly away.
Authorities say nobody from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources was available, so a Raptor Center employee was contacted to net the eagle. It was then taken to the Raptor Center for treatment.
Our New Year's resolution was to make less Parks and Recreation "Treat yo self" references, but this one makes it hard: The Milwaukee label Gloss Records is having a 50% off clearance sale on everything in its online store all month, through Feb. 1.
From the beginning, the label has been defined less by any sort of genre parameters than by its consistent high standards; many of the best local releases of the last couple of years have worn its stamp. With the discount, vinyl records are just $7.50 and cassette tapes are just $3, so if you're looking to build a cassette collection on the cheap, or maybe play record roulette and take a gamble on a few albums you've never heard before, consider this a golden opportunity.
Anyway, treat yourself. You deserve it. You can go shopping at Gloss Records' online shop.
The French nuclear group Areva said Tuesday a truck carrying a chemical used in the uranium fuel process had tipped over in Benin, but there was "no risk" of contamination.
The accident occurred in the West African country on Sunday near Dassa, about 200 kilometres (125 miles) north of the capital Cotonou.
The truck was carrying uranate, an oxide used in the process to make nuclear fuel. The chemical has "very low radioactivity", a spokeswoman for Areva told AFP.
A security cordon was set up at the site, and "it was quickly determined that there was no radioactive or chemical threat from the accident, the container stayed attached to the trailer without spilling the cargo", she said.
The truck was set upright on Tuesday morning and was evacuated from the site in the afternoon, and nobody was injured.
"There is no risk for the population or the environment," the spokeswoman said.
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ORMOND BEACH, Fla. - Ormond Beach police said they are searching for a knife-wielding man who robbed multiple convenience stores and at least one person while wearing a Batman mask.
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Apparently, it’s racist and singles out CNN’s April D. Ryan for attack, according to Alexis Simendinger and Ryan herself.
That is, of course, farcical, as the ad barely shows her, amongst a spread of mostly white reporters.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WYTV) – As of Jan. 1, Ohioans can now use an online portal to register to vote.
The system requires a voter to have an Ohio driver’s license or state identification card.
At Ohio Secretary of State John Husted’s request, the General Assembly passed Senate Bill 63, which authorizes the use of online voter registration in Ohio.
“Online voter registration is more convenient, more secure, more accurate and less costly than the paper voter registration alone,” Husted said.
According to the state government, a paper ballot costs 83 cents per ballot, but the online method will only cost 3 cents.
Ohio joins 31 states that already use online voter registration.
Ohioans can use the new online voter registration system to register to vote or update their current registration.
British police say they have arrested Indian business tycoon Vijay Mallya in London on behalf of authorities in India, where he is wanted on charges of money laundering and bank demands that he pay back more than a billion dollars in loans extended to his now-defunct airline.
A statement from the Metropolitan Police in London says Mallya was arrested after appearing in a police station, and will appear in court later Tuesday.
India’s Enforcement Directorate, now investigating the liquor baron’s debts totaling 94 billion rupees ($1.45 billion), asked a New Delhi court last year to demand Mallya’s presence during legal proceedings.
At the time, it said Mallya was not cooperating with investigators, and three times ignored their summons to give evidence.
The Drug Enforcement Administration is sponsoring National Drug Take Back Day to encourage citizens to properly dispose of their unused prescription drugs. The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office is participating with Deputies stationed at each detachment April 28, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Deputies will be at our detachments in Saint Albans, Cross Lanes, Sissonville, Elkview, and Quincy. Additionally, a drug take back box is located at the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office’s Charleston Headquarters and available for disposals during business hours on weekdays.
Championship leader Lewis Hamilton will begin Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix in pole after topping qualifying in Suzuka.
The Mercedes driver, who currently leads rival Sebastian Vettel by 34 points, broke the track record in Q2 before repeating the feat twice in Q3 on Saturday, eventually finishing in 1min 27.319secs.
Hamilton's team-mate Valterri Bottas posted the second fastest time, but a five-place grid penalty means Vettel will line up on the front row. Earlier in the dramatic session in Suzuka Romain Grosjean crashed out, prompting a red flag.
Time is running out for the bull, says Scott Minerd, a founding managing partner and global chief investment officer for Guggenheim Partners, the New York-headquartered investment firm, which manages $295 billion. Minerd sees upside for U.S. stocks, before a recession arrives in late 2019 or 2020 that will derail this mighty market and prove painful for bonds, as well.
Minerd, 58, based in Guggenheim’s Santa Monica, Calif., office,oversees client accounts invested in a broad range of fixed-income and equity securities. Guggenheim’s...
10 places crucial to India’s independence
While we celebrate the Independence Day, we must remember that India did not get independence overnight. It was a struggle of almost 200 years! These are the places that played a crucial role in shaping the independence struggle.
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NORTH PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A Rhode Island mayor says he's not bothered by an unflattering public mural of him wearing a crown and sitting on a toilet that stems from a long-simmering dispute over the building he's called unsafe.
North Providence Mayor Charles Lombardi has been involved in a dispute with building owner Anthony Farina over the structure described by the mayor as a "health hazard."
Lombardi tells WPRI-TV while the painting doesn't bother him, he says Farina should question how he's representing himself to the community.
Paul Morse, the mural's artist, says he has nothing against the mayor but was hired to specifically paint Lombardi on a toilet and wearing a crown.
Farina did not respond to a request seeking comment.
The Montana University System was created by Neal Andrews and Cristin Stokes, who routinely release webinars, nutrition advice and fitness challenges online for the system's employees. Hiking the vast country of Montana is now easier and more social for some employees seeking to improve their wellness.
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It’s Read Across America Week at Gallman Elementary School in Newberry, and teachers, students and staff are celebrating in true Dr. Seuss fashion.
Azerbaijani MFA issues inforgramma titled "10 reasons to close Metsamor Nuclear Power Plant"
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CAIRO (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Cairo for talks with his Egyptian counterpart on their two countries’ rapidly expanding ties.
Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi, who has visited Russia three times since 2014, gave Putin an official reception at Cairo’s airport Monday. It’s the Russian president’s second visit to Egypt since 2015.
Putin stopped earlier in the day at a Russian military air base in Syria.
Since taking office in 2014, el-Sissi has bought billions of dollars’ worth of Russian weapons, including fighter jets and assault helicopters.
Russia and Egypt are also negotiating the construction by a Russian company of Egypt’s first nuclear reactor.
Last month, Russia approved a draft agreement with Egypt to allow Russian warplanes to use Egyptian military bases — a sign of Russia’s growing Mideast footprint.
December was a strange month. Precipitation only reached 23 millimetres, instead of the average 81 millimetres. The dominant high pressure last month also resulted in much more sunshine: 84 hours instead of 45.
Average temperatures were at 4.7 degrees Celsius (40 Fahrenheit), more or less the expected 3.9.
Looking at the whole of 2016, last year was relatively average in Belgium. Precipitation was at 942 millimetres (852 normally) but a lot of rain fell in the first 6 months, while the second half of the year was much drier. The average year temperature was 10.7 Celsius - compared to 10.5 normally.
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Anger and frustration boiled over as commuters were caught up in a huge taxi strike that brought parts of Johannesburg to a halt on Thursday.
Taxi drivers blocked key transport routes in the city‚ causing widespread disruption across the city.
Several trucks were hijacked during the strike‚ police said.
"Quite a few trucks were hijacked and keys were stolen for the purpose of blocking the highway. This happened near the Allandale off-ramp‚" Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) spokesperson Wayne Minnaar told TimesLIVE.
"At 3am on Thursday‚ the N1 north and south was blocked by taxis. The traffic is heavy on the N1‚ N12 and N3 on the south of Johannesburg coming from the Vaal area. Also‚ traffic from Pretoria to Johannesburg is affected as hundreds of taxis are joining in and driving slowly‚" Minnaar said.
Vince Reinhart, BNY Mellon Chief Economist & Chief Investment Strategist, says in the long run, we’re anchored by the growth of aggregate supply. Gabriela Santos, JPMorgan Asset Management Global Market Strategist, says the hard data in Europe has disappointed. Elsa Lignos, RBC Global Head of FX Strategy, says RBC is forecasting some dollar strength into year end. And Mike Mayo, Wells Fargo Head of U.S. Large-Cap Bank Research, says JPMorgan is best in class for governance.
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SALEM, Ore. (AP) – Oregon Gov. Kate Brown says she will call a special session May 21 to seek a tax break for small businesses in the state.
Brown’s Tuesday statement comes after she said she would seek to broaden eligibility for existing discounts for small businesses when she signed a measure blocking a different discount. That discount had been created as a ripple-effect of President Donald Trump’s 2017 federal tax reform.
Republican state lawmakers objected to blocking the Trump plan’s discount and had previously questioned whether the new plan would offer the same benefits.
Nonpartisan state economists have said most of the benefits would have flowed to the wealthy.
The Finance and Media Ministry has planned to hold a series of awareness programs on Right To Information (RTI) Act for the new members appointed to the Local Government bodies at the upcoming Local Government polls.
Accordingly the series of awareness programs will be held for 8293 representatives who will be elected for 24 Urban Councils, 41 Municipal Councils and 276 Pradeshiya Sabhas, said Finance and Media Ministry Director J.W.S.Kithsiri.
It is expected to hold 50 workshops, two for each District, the Director said.
The government officials should be made aware of the positive outlook for information requests under the RTI Act, and this program will be implemented with the objectives of achieving this need, the Director added.
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FC Dallas midfielder Michael Barrios, pictured here during a match On June 3rd, scored the winning goal against Tulsa on Wednesday night. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
FC Dallas' quest to repeat as Lamar Hunt US Open Cup champions got off to a rockier-than-expected start Wednesday night at SMU's Westcott Field.
FC Dallas needed a stoppage-time fortuitous bounce to get past the United Soccer League's Tulsa Roughnecks FC 2-1 in fourth-round action.
FC Dallas' Michael Barrios struck the ball off Tulsa's Modou Jadama for the late goal.
This was the first Open Cup match of the season for FC Dallas, as Major League Soccer teams enter the competition in the fourth round. Tulsa won second and third-round matches to reach its matchup with FC Dallas.
FC Dallas struck first with a goal from Coy Craft in the 31st minute. Tulsa answered with a 59th-minute goal by Kosuke Kimura.
FC Dallas will meet the Colorado Rapids in Round of 16 action.
Ricciardo denies signing Ferrari contract
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Daniel Ricciardo has denied rumours he is lining up a switch to Ferrari for 2018.
Last week, an Italian newspaper claimed the Red Bull driver had even signed some sort of agreement to replace Sebastian Vettel's current teammate Kimi Raikkonen.
But Australian Ricciardo told Italian television Sky: "I heard about it, but it's not true.
"No, I haven't signed anything with Ferrari," the 27-year-old insisted in Bahrain.
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The Magen David Adom emergency service has pronounced a 65-year-old man dead at Laniado Hospital as a result of injuries suffered in a collision between a car and a commercial vehicle on Haatzma'ut Street in Netanya.
The case is under investigation.
Can the ACLU Become the NRA for Liberals?
The suit filed on behalf of families separated at the border was just the latest action against the administration by the civil liberties group.
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PSUAC Basketball Championships Men Quarterfinals Today’s games
No. 6 Wilkes-Barre (13-12, 9-7 PSUAC) at No. 3 Schuylkill (14-9, 11-5), 7 p.m.
No. 5 Lehigh Valley (14-10, 9-7) at No. 4 Mont Alto (13-12, 9-7), 7 p.m.
Semifinals At Penn State York Saturday, Feb. 18
Wilkes-Barre-Schuylkill winner vs. No. 2 Greater Allegheny (20-5, 14-2), 1 p.m.
Lehigh Valley-Mont Alto winner vs. No. 1 York (18-6, 15-1), 3 p.m.
Championship At Penn State York Sunday, Feb. 19
Semifinal winners, 5 p.m.
Women Quarterfinals Today’s games
No. 6 DuBois (14-9, 7-7) at No. 3 Hazleton (17-5, 11-3), 7 p.m.
No. 5 Fayette (12-12, 8-6) at No. 4 Brandywine (18-7, 11-3), 7 p.m.
Semifinals At Penn State York Saturday, Feb. 18
Fayette-Brandywine winner vs. No. 1 Lehigh Valley (19-2, 14-0), 5 p.m.
DuBois-Hazleton winner vs. No. 2 Beaver (16-8, 12-2), 7 p.m.
Championship At Penn State York Sunday, Feb. 19
Semifinal winners, 3 p.m.
Judge tosses lawsuit targeting LL Bean's new return policy
CHICAGO (AP) — A federal judge has dismissed an Illinois man's lawsuit targeting L.L. Bean's new return policy.
The judge ruled Victor Bondi failed to establish he'd suffered a loss or was dissatisfied with the boots he bought last year before the Maine-based outdoor retailer announced it was shifting to a one-year limit for returns of most purchases instead of the old open-ended satisfaction guarantee.
The company says items bought before Feb. 9, 2018, are not subject to the revised policy so long as there's proof of purchase.
Bondi's lawsuit sought class action status. His lawyers didn't immediately return a message seeking comment Tuesday.
L.L. Bean spokeswoman Carolyn Beem says the judge's June 28 ruling confirmed the lawsuit was without merit and misstated company policies. She says Bondi was never denied a refund so he had no grounds to sue.
TROY, Ala. — Wesley Person scored 18 points, Jordon Varnado had 17 and Troy defeated rival South Alabama 80-63 on Saturday for the Trojans’ first season sweep of the Jaguars since 2009-10.
Varnado added eight rebounds, four assists and three blocks while Person made four 3-pointers. Alex Hicks scored 14 points, B.J. Miller 13 and Kevin Baker had 11 points and 10 rebounds off the bench for his first career double. The Trojans (10-13, 4-6 Sun Belt) made 10 3-pointers.
Trhae Mitchell and Josh Ajayi scored 17 points apiece for South Alabama (11-12, 4-6) with Rodrick Sikes adding 12.
A 9-0 run with seven points from Miller late in the first half gave the Trojans the lead for good. Leading 61-53 with 8:35 remaining in the game, Troy used a 13-2 run to put the game away.
I held this contest partly because we’ve all heard so much commentary about Trump, and I figured that verse might offer a new lens through which to see our president. It also struck me that there are fears that Trump will slash budgets for the humanities and the arts, including the National Endowment for the Arts. So it seemed appropriate to applaud the artists fighting the perverse with verse — and in that spirit, I’ll give the last word to Susan McLean, a poet and English professor at Southwest Minnesota State University: Trump seethes at what the writers say.
The gubernatorial campaign for Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has declined to provide more information about blocks of time in her calendar when she works on campaign-related events, arguing that releasing the information could give away strategy.
Phil Valenziano, Reynolds' campaign manager, offered that explanation to questions about 10 items listed on Reynolds' June calendar that reference the campaign. Reynolds' administrative staff released the calendar in response to a public records request by The Associated Press but blacked out information that was campaign-related.
Her office made similar redactions for six campaign-related events listed in acting Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg's June work calendar.
The records offer a glimpse at how Reynolds is trying to balance her new job as governor with her efforts to win a full four-year term in the 2018 gubernatorial race.
1. Spain
It turns out that when you don’t try to score any goals, you aren’t going to win! Goalkeeper David De Gea is the scapegoat for Spain, but there’s plenty of blame to go around
2. Germany
What happened?! A pre-tournament favorite, knocked out by South Korea. Defending champs have now been knocked out in the group stage of the following World Cup three times in a row, with Germany joining Italy (champs in 2006, out in the 2010 group stage) and Spain (champs in 2010, out in the 2014 group stage).
3. Poland
Poland came to this tournament as the 8th ranked team in the world, then finished last in a wide-open group. We might need a new ranking system.
4. Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo
The two guys battling it out for the title of Greatest of All Time combined for five goals in the group stage – Ronaldo had four of those – but both went out in the Round of 16 on the very same day. Messi and Ronaldo still have 0 total goals in the knockout rounds of a World Cup.
Apple is rolling out the sixth tvOS 11 developer beta for testing on the fourth-gen Apple TV. tvOS 11 brings Home screen sync, automatic dark and light mode, full AirPods support, AirPlay 2 and more.
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A semi-tanker containing milk went off U.S. 33 near CR 750 N about 6 p.m. Monday, rolled on its side and spilled milk into a ditch.
U.S. 33 was clogged with traffic and motorists were being diverted from the scene.
It was expected to take at least two heavy-duty wreckers to remove the tanker and re-open U.S. 33.
Whitley County Emergency Management was notified of the spill.
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Sure, the Eagles may have lost their MVP candidate quarterback when Carson Wentz was injured in Los Angeles. Fear not fans, the team is still in the playoffs and anything can happen.
Meanwhile, the Philadelphia Orchestra recorded their version of the Eagles fight song to keep you fired up.
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CHANTILLY, Va. (AP)  A Latvian airline is launching nonstop service connecting Washington, D.C., to London.
Dulles International Airport, located outside the District of Columbia, announced Thursday that Primera Air will run five nonstop flights a week each way between Dulles and London's Stanstead Airport beginning in August.
The airport says Primera will offer travelers a low-fare option. One-way flights will be as low as $199.
Dulles says its international passenger activity increased to a record 7.8 million in 2017.
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Primera, which is based in Latvia and Denmark, launched in 2003 as a charter carrier.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, right, and Choe Ryong Hae, vice chairman of the central committee of the Workers' Party, arrive for the official opening of the Ryomyong residential area Thursday in Pyongyang, North Korea.
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May 3 Schmolz & Bickenbach AG:
* Continued recovery of average sales prices to EUR 1 447 per ton from EUR 1 309 per ton in Q1 2016
* Q1 adjusted EBITDA at 66.6 million euros ($72.82 million)compared to 25.0 million euros in Q1 2016; adjusted EBITDA margin improved to 9.4% from 4.1% in Q1 2016
* Outlook 2017: normalization of markets expected to continue until mid-year; low visibility on second half-year
* Q1 revenues of 707.6 million euros, an increase of 17.2% compared to 603.6 million euros in Q1 of 2016 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9146 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
April 24 (Reuters) - Roku Inc:
* ROKU ADDS LIVE AND LINEAR NEWS FROM ABC NEWS, CHEDDAR, PEOPLE TV AND MORE TO GROWING COLLECTION OF FREE STREAMING ENTERTAINMENT IN THE ROKU CHANNEL
* ROKU INC - ROKU CUSTOMERS WILL BE ABLE TO ACCESS LIVE AND LINEAR NEWS FEEDS FROM NEWS PARTNERS SUCH AS CHEDDAR, PEOPLE TV AND OTHERS Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
According to Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office public information officer Stacy Hanson, the multi-agency Humboldt County Arson Task Force is investigating a “suspicious” fire that started at Hoopa Valley High School this morning.
She said the local fire department was called to the scene at 4:17 a.m. Monday.
“Hoopa Volunteer Fire Department got on scene and three structures were fully involved,” Hanson said.
Hoopa Valley Tribal Police dispatch personnel said the structures were the auto shop, wood shop and choir room.
Hanson said a news release on the incident will be issued once investigators have cleared the scene.
This story will be updated as more information is made available.
Baku. 2 November. REPORT.AZ/ On November 2, at 12:30, the Armenian armed forces located on nameless hills in the Berd region, have subjected to shelling the Garalar village of Tovuz region using a large-caliber weapons.
Report was informed in the press service of the Azerbaijani Ministry of Defence (MoD).
The units of the Azerbaijan Armed Forces deployed in this direction took urgent measures in order to prevent the expansion of the scale of the conflict.
The 14-year-old boy faces juvenile charges of aggravated robbery, theft and carrying a concealed weapon in the incident that happened just after 11:30 p.m. on North Portage Path near Dopler Street, according to a police report. A man had just parked his car in his garage when the boy approached and pulled out a gun.
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10:07 Reported News Briefs Sivan 21, 5777 , 15/06/17 Sivan 21, 5777 , 15/06/17 Israel requests UN official's expulsion Read more Piper has criticized Israeli military control over Judea and Samaria. ► ◄ Last Briefs
A Northern Ireland man accused of terrorism charges linked to the Syrian civil war "agreed" that he committed the offences, a prosecutor told his trial. http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/man-agreed-he-committed-terrorism-offences-linked-to-syria-trial-told-35450697.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/article35450696.ece/52fec/AUTOCROP/h342/PANews%20BT_P-7f7233d5-cbb7-47be-a0bc-80cfe904912c_I1.jpg A Northern Ireland man accused of terrorism charges linked to the Syrian civil war "agreed" that he committed the offences, a prosecutor told his trial.
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A SYNAGOGUE was attacked by around 20 masked men while hosting a youth party in Gothenburg, Sweden, local media have reported.
Police arrived at the scene, where Jewish students had taken refuge in the basement.
A police spokesman said: “There are several molotov cocktails that have been thrown against the synagogue.
“It’s about bottles and gasoline.”
A fire broke out between vehicles in the car park, fire fighter Kristoffer Wahter told local news
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Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the prefect of the Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life, made a fool out of himself talking to, a magazine published by the Irish Bishops.Farrell toldthat priests have “no credibility” when it comes to training people for marriage because “they have never lived the experience”.Why did Farrell not have the courage to say that Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar has “no credibility” regarding the family because he is a homosexual? Farrell must also believe that Protestant ministers offer a better marriage training than celibate priests.The Cardinal went on rambling about “clericalism” suggesting that Pope Francis has fought it by appointing women as consultors at the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith which Farrell calls “the ‘powerhouse’ of the Vatican”.However, today’s Vatican powerhouse is not the Doctrine of the Faith but opportunistic diplomats.
March 19 (Reuters) - Dalian Morningstar Network Technology Co Ltd:
* SAYS SHARE TRADE TO RESUME ON MARCH 20 Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2HLcwOi Further company coverage: (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
In the future, Lisa works on writing her Harvard college application essay by reflecting on how certain disappointing birthdays made her who she is.
Empty Bowls is an international hunger awareness fundraiser for hunger charities.
On Friday, the Food Bank of Siouxland held its 14th Annual "Empty Bowls" Dinner and Auction at the Delta Hotels Center in South Sioux City.
Local artists, from beginners to the experienced, created hand-crafted bowls for the event. Those bowls serve as a reminder that there is hunger in our community and that hunger is the most solvable social issue of our time.
Guests at the event received a bowl to keep and enjoyed a lovely meal of soups, bread, and desserts provided by area restaurants and chefs.
This event also featured an appetizer popcorn bar courtesy of Koated Kernels and a dessert bar sponsored by Hy-Vee
There was a wide array of items available for bidding at the event's silent auction.
Donors made this event successful by gifting bowls, food, auction items, as well as volunteering their time.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) - A Tennessee man who was convicted of planning an attack on a New York mosque has been sentenced to nearly 20 years in federal prison.
WTVC-TV in Chattanooga (http://bit.ly/2rt2nlq ) reports that a judge sentenced 65-year-old Robert Doggart of Signal Mountain to 235 months on Wednesday.
He was convicted in February of solicitation to commit a civil rights violation and solicitation to commit arson of a building. A judge threw out two other guilty verdicts for threats in interstate commerce.
Doggart was convicted of recruiting about 10 people to attack a Muslim community called Islamberg. But the judge wrote that Doggart did not make "true threats" because he did not personally intimidate the community's residents.
Doggart ran for Congress in 2014 in East Tennessee and finished with 6 percent of the vote.
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UK considers customs union deal
Theresa May's Brexit advisers are secretly considering whether Britain could strike an agreement that would restrict the loss of EU trade but would also severely limit the country’s ability to strike out on its own
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The pencil’s capabilities reach far beyond its humble character. While drawing is a foundational act, it can also soar, defying its role as sketch or notation. This exhibition features awe-inspiring, giant compositions from Todd Mrozinski’s new series of graphite drawings of trees and clouds which stretch up to seven feet long to Mark Ottens’ hallucinational, microscopically detailed 8-foot-long pen drawing, which he has referred to as an “epic doodle.” The exhibition also includes small scale works by Mrozinski, Ottens, Adolph Rosenblatt and recent MIAD grad Melissa Lee Johnson. These artists wield pencils and pens with phenomenal dexterity in this multi-faceted celebration of meticulous mark-making.
LONDON (AP) — Ireland says it will begin collecting more than 13 billion euros ($15.9 billion) of back taxes from Apple, 19 months after the European Commission ruled that a tax deal with the tech giant amounted to illegal state aid.
The Commission ordered Ireland to collect back taxes for the years 2003-2014, which it estimated at 13 billion euros plus interest. Ireland disagreed, saying the ruling undermined the integrity of the country’s tax system.
But Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe says he will on Tuesday sign an agreement setting up the escrow account that will hold the payments while Apple and Ireland appeal. The payments should be completed by September.
Donohoe says the government “fundamentally disagrees with the ruling,” but “Ireland is intent on complying with our binding legal obligations in this regard.”
April 24 (Reuters) - PHARMASIMPLE SA:
* ACQUISITION OF THE FOURTH FRENCH ONLINE DRUGSTORE COMPANY
* ACQUISITION OF 95 PERCENT OF SHARES FOR EUR 400,000 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
This Dec. 21, 2015 courtroom file sketch shows Enrique Marquez Jr. in federal court in Riverside, Calif. Marquez, a longtime friend of Syed Rizwan Farook, the male shooter in the San Bernardino terrorist attack, has agreed to plead guilty to conspiring with Farook in 2011 and 2012 to provide material support to terrorists.
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Brent crude oil prices jumped above $65 per barrel after the shutdown of the Forties North Sea pipeline knocked out significant supplies from a market that was already tightening due to OPEC-led production cuts.
Brent crude futures, the international benchmark for oil prices, were at $ 65.07 dollars a barrel at 0211 GMT on Tuesday.
U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures were at 58.21 dollars a barrel.
Britain’s Forties oil pipeline, the country’s largest at a capacity of 450,000 barrels per day (bpd), shut down on Monday after cracks were revealed.
“The market reaction shows that in a tight market, any supply issue will quickly be reflected in higher prices,” said ANZ bank.
The jump in Brent prices widened its premium to WTI prices, making U.S. oil exports more attractive.
Peter Nabozny presenting community data to community agency officials and the Empire State Poverty Reduction Initiative task force on May 31 at Community Helping Hands, located at 31 Water St. The data Nabozny provided will be used to create Jamestown's community needs assessment.
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The 2017 Kicks Country Concert Series is bringing the biggest stars in country music to you!!! This Friday at 9A on the Kicks Country Morning Show with Doug and Lori…Tune in for one of the biggest announcements of the year!!! SAS Attractions, The Rock Ridge Bar and Grill, and Kicks Country can’t wait to tell ya who it is and when they will be here! Plus, we’ll have your chance to win tickets before they go on sale! It’s the 2017 Kicks Country Concert Series…ANOTHER BIG SHOW IS COMING….Find out Friday morning on the Kicks Country Morning Show with Doug and Lori!!! BTW Tickets will be on sale this Friday HERE
Due to unexpected health issues, the Michael Stanley and The Resonators concerts on Dec. 22 and 23 at Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park are postponed.
"You may have heard that there have been a few things go wrong in my life here–that would be right. Unfortunately, I've now moved on to coronary bypass surgery. I thought, 'Ya know, there are guys out here getting double bypasses, I don't want to be the low man on the totem pole, so I said 'let's go for four," said Stanley, 69, in a prepared statement.
"Nevertheless, it could be a while until I get back to full strength here. I'd like to thank all the well-wishers your phone calls, texts and emails. You guys keep rockin' and I will talk to you later," he added.
Tickets for both shows will be honored at the rescheduled dates, which will be announced shortly.
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HUBBARD — Police are seeking the public’s help in finding a girl, 15, who has been missing from her home in Hubbard since Sunday morning.
Madison Copley was last seen around 11:30 p.m. Saturday prior to running away from her home early Sunday.
Police believe the girl is with Malik Perkins Williams, 21, of Solon. Williams is believed to be driving a 2012 white Affinity sport utilty vehicle.
Copley is considered to be an at-risk missing juvenile because of her having a medical condition for which she did not take her medication.
Copey is 5-feet-2-inches, about 125 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes.
Anyone knowing her whereabouts is asked to call Det. Chris Moffitt of the Hubbard Police Department at 330-534-8153 Ext. 3004.
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Red Rocks season is far from done. Just announced, enigmatic electronic act ZHU will be bringing his new “Dune Tour” to the Red Rocks Amphitheatre on October 26. The singer-songwriter and producer has gone on to become one of the genre’s most exciting and unpredictable characters since the release of his Grammy-nominated “Faded.” While ZHU has played the Ogden and Global Dance Festival in recent years, this upcoming Red Rock date will be a debut for him. Likewise, the announcement of his tour and Red Rocks performance follow a secret Coachella appearance as well as news has emerged of the mysterious ‘Desert Woman’ project he’s been teasing for much of this year.
Tickets for the show will go on sale April 27 at noon on AXS.
We all know the dangers of driving under the influence, but what about riding with someone who's impaired?Researchers followed 2,100 high school seniors from 81 schools for several years.They were asked how often they rode with someone drinking alcohol.They discovered that a third of the teens had ridden with someone using alcohol or marijuana at least once in the past years.Girls were more likely to do it than males.------
As the number of contestants decreased on Idols SA following part two of theatre week, fans found themselves stressed as one of their faves Ofentse Motale gave a cringe-worthy performance where he forgot his lyrics.
Ofentse, who had been a firm favourite from his initial audition, left fans disappointed with many mistakes in his song. The female contestants dominated last night's episode and impressed both judges, and viewers.
Hopefuls Tee, Sibongile and Basetsana were among those who gave outstanding performances.
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Brussels: European Union foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini is meeting with Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address the issues of Jerusalem as Israel's capital and the chances of reinvigorating negotiations on the peace process.
Mogherini has joined many EU leaders in expressing disapproval of the US decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital. She said during a joint media address Monday that "the only realistic solution to the conflict between Israel and Palestine is based on two states with Jerusalem as the capital of both."
Netanyahu insisted that what US president Donald Trump did was "put facts squarely on the table. Peace is based on reality."
He said the reality of seeing Jerusalem as Israel's capital "doesn't obviate peace, it makes peace possible."
× Flying on Alaska Airlines? Wear a Russell Wilson jersey to board early
You get special perks when you’re a Russell Wilson fan. Alaska Airlines announced the return of its popular promotion, which allows flyers wearing a No. 3 Russell Wilson Jersey to board early on all flights departing Seattle.
The promotion began Friday, August 11, and will continue through the end of the regular season.
“As Seattle’s hometown airline, we are happy to once again extend this perk to our guests for the 2017 season,” said Natalie Bowman, Alaska Airlines’ managing director of brand and marketing communications.
“We invite all Seattle sports fans to join us in cheering Russell and the team on to a winning record.”
While it may be Wilson’s sixth year as Seattle’s quarterback, 2017 marks his fifth year serving as Alaska’s Chief Football Officer.
KCBD Sports has confirmed that Steve Smith has stepped down from being the head football coach/athletic director at Sundown ISD.
Smith has been the head coach at Sundown since 2014, and led the Roughnecks to a 10-2 record last season.
Smith’s overall record in Sundown was 25-21.
We'll continue to update this story as we learn more.
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According to the UK's Driving and Vehicle Standards Agency about half of the cars on the road have satellite navigation, which is why the agency is amending its exam. Trying to keep up with the times, the UK's Driving and Vehicle Standards Agency is adding a satellite navigation portion to its new driver test.
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(CNN) A Russian warplane was shot down Saturday in Syria, according to Russian state-run news agencies.
The Russian Ministry of Defense confirmed one of its Su-25 warplanes was downed in Syria's Idlib province, state media outlet RIA Novosti reported.
Militants shot down the plane in an area controlled by al-Nusra Front fighters, according to the RIA Novosti report. Russia and Turkey, which is responsible for a de-escalation zone in Idlib, were taking measures to return the pilot's body, the defense ministry said.
The ministry said the pilot was able to eject from the aircraft before it crashed, according to state-run news agency TASS, but died while fighting al-Nusra fighters.
TASS reported that "according to preliminary information, the plane was shot down from a portable anti-aircraft missile system."
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Picture this: you're trying to get everything ready for a fabulous party, but you're crunched for time (OK, you don't have to picture this — we have all been here). You stop at Whole Foods to get some party staples and are thinking about all the other stops you have to make and things you have to do when you get home . . . like throw your dirty clothes in a closet and do something with all the dishes that have piled up in the sink.
You're thinking you may have to phone a friend to handle the adult beverages, but you're in luck. At Whole Foods, the wine selection is quite varied, and the grocer actually has a Master Sommelier employed as its global beverage buyer. So, go ahead: pick up a sampling of wines, and impress your gathered friends with the answer when they say, "This wine is delicious. Where did you get it?"
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Restful pastels, earth tones, subtle gradations of off-white, and the warm shades of wood lend this home a rather lucid quality. The two-storey house spreads over two separate wings connected by an open corridor that’s covered by a wood roof. The main wing has two drawing rooms, a lavish dining area on the ground floor, four bedrooms on the first floor, and a den in the basement. The other wing has the master bedroom on the first floor and she’s planned for a gym on the ground floor along with a basement studio. “We decided to keep our bedroom separate so that later, when our children grow up, they can have their own space and privacy,” says Payal. Payal’s home reflects her creativity through colours — from the elegant white walls to the tantalising tones in the artwork. And her artistic touch is everywhere — from the porch to the bedrooms.
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Trees are very important for human life and trees have been providing better atmosphere for long and it is prime responsibility of parents and elders of the respective areas to spread awareness amongst their children and people to plant trees at maximum level so that our future generation could get benefit from our planted trees adding it is key of success for our upcoming future generation when our next generation would get healthy atmosphere.
This was said by Raaz Khan Pathan, the senior leader Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf [PTI] Jacobabad chapter when he was planting plants at Government Girls’ Primary School Ali Sher Afridi and Shaheed Allah Bux garden, during three days an ongoing tree plantation campaign, it was started by him, here on Monday.
Trump's response to the violence Charlottesville received widespread condemnation except for leaders of the alt-right and white supremacist groups. Our panel reacts to the latest.
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Our ‘long, hot summer’ is starting early this year, as Netflix has announced it will be streaming the first two series of ‘Love Island’.
Fans of the ITV2 reality series - or indeed newbies wanting to get into it - will have the chance to catch up on all the action from series one and two, ahead of the fourth series launching in June.
All 66 episodes will hit UK Netflix on Tuesday 1 May, meaning you will have around a month to binge them all before the Island is once again inhabited by singletons looking for love.
"My opinion right now is that the NDP is going to win the election. (NDP leader) Andrea Horwath is an honest person, and she's going to do something good for the people of Ontario."
— Robert Gibson, 73
"(Liberal leader Kathleen) Wynne has done a lot of good things, but what drives me nuts is the selling off of Hydro One. But I'm also not sure about (PC leader) Doug Ford. And Horwath, I don't know, they've always kind of been on the back burner."
— Mark Sorenson, 55
"I'm not sure how I'm going to vote, but I know I'm not voting Liberal."
— Rachel Eby, 27
"They're talking about the NDP and the Liberals forming a coalition, and I don't like that. I heard that on the news. Please go out and vote."
— Bruce Scholl, 73
"I'm not sure who I'm going to vote for. But I am going to vote."
— Sara Allin, 33
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Texas Supreme Court justices are hearing case about the right to sue religious schools over child abuse claims. The Texas Supreme Court
MUSCAT: Dr Rawya bint Saud al Busaidiyah, Minister of Higher Education, received in her office on Monday Dr Vali Nasr, Dean of Johns Hopkins College of Advanced International Studies, USA. During the meeting, they discussed the possibility of cooperation between the ministry and the college in qualifying the Omanis in the preparation of strategic plans and policies in the higher education sector, in addition to discussing the desire of the college administration to attract Omani students to benefit from the academic programmes. — ONA
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FORT WAYNE, Ind. A Fort Wayne philanthropic equity firm has donated $500,000 to the city's riverfront development project for naming rights for the South Dock Amphitheater.
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An armed man was in custody Tuesday morning following an hours-long standoff at an East Anchorage home, according to police. The Anchorage Police Department announced shortly before 9:45 a.m. that SWAT officers had taken the suspect - described only as an "armed barricaded male" - into custody at the 1300 block of Boston Street, near the intersection of Muldoon and DeBarr roads.
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TORONTO - Firefighters say a large blaze that led to the evacuation of six buildings and shut down parts of midtown Toronto is now under control.
Toronto Fire Chief Matthew Pegg says the fire was extinguished at 5:45 a.m. Wednesday, nearly a day after it began burning at The Badminton and Racquet Club.
He says no one was seriously injured as more than 100 firefighters at any given time battled the blaze.
Pegg says residents and office workers won't be allowed back into the evacuated buildings until Wednesday afternoon at the earliest as they deal with expected hot spots and flare-ups throughout the day.
He says crews are now dealing with a large volume of water that has seeped into nearby buildings and hydro vaults.
He is unsure how many people were affected by the evacuations, but said only four residents needed emergency shelter overnight, with everyone else staying with family and friends.
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Sam joined thousands of die-hard "Star Wars" fans in Orlando for the annual "Star Wars Celebration." This year it also happened to be the 40th Anniversary of the franchise. He talked with the main stars of the next film "The Last Jedi", including Mark Hamill who plays "Luke Skywalker" and Daisy Ridley who plays "Rey". He also met BB-8 and got a preview of Disney Parks' upcoming "Star Wars Land" attraction. Sam may have even found his dream home during his visit.
These segments aired on the KTLA 5 Morning News on Sunday, April 16, 2017 and Monday, April 17, 2017.
NEW YORK — Toronto Maple Leafs centre Auston Matthews, New York Rangers left-wing Chris Kreider and Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury are the NHL's three stars of the week.
Matthews led the NHL with six points (four goals, two assists) in three outings to help the Maple Leafs complete a perfect week. Matthews capped his week by scoring twice, including in overtime, as Toronto beat Detroit 5-4 Sunday in the outdoor Centennial Classic.
The 19-year-old from Scottsdale, Ariz., leads rookies in goals (20) and points (32).
Kreider had four goals and an assist in three games as the Rangers picked up three wins. He closed 2016 with his second career hat trick in a 6-2 victory against the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday.
Fleury turned aside 77 of the 82 shots he faced last week to guide the Penguins to three wins.
Matt Wright responds to a call about a possible sighting of a legendary crocodile that may be the largest he's ever seen.
As warming temperatures heat up the Arctic, Alaskans take advantage of the sun's return and head out onto ice, water and land for resources.
The Pinal County Sheriff's Office will be featured on the A&E smash hit "Live PD." (Source: Pinal County Sheriff's Office)
The Pinal County Sheriff's Office is set to appear on a hugely popular cable show.
The PCSO announced Friday they will be featured on the A&E show Live PD.
"Get ready to see PCSO's finest on this season of Live PD," the department said in a Facebook post.
The A&E show follows law enforcement agencies across the country live as they respond to calls and handle investigations.
Season 2 is scheduled to debut Friday, Oct. 6.
The action is back. #LivePD returns with all new episodes Friday, October 6 at 9 PM on @AETV. pic.twitter.com/kcSZkisFok — Live PD on A&E (@OfficialLivePD) September 26, 2017
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A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the Congress party of holding secret meeting with Pakistani leaders with an eye on Gujarat Assembly election, his predecessor Manmohan Singh has hit back.
Issuing a statement, Manmohan Singh today said that PM Modi's comments show his desperation out fear of "defeat in Gujarat".
"Fearing imminent defeat in Gujarat, desperation of Prime Minister to hurl every abuse and latch on to every straw is palpable," Manmohan Singh said.
He further said that Modi "is setting a dangerous precedent by his insatiable desire to tarnish every constitutional office" including that of a former prime minister and former army chief.
Manmohan Singh's response has come a day after Narendra Modi referred to a "secret meeting" between Congress leaders and Pakistani representatives at suspended party leader Mani Shankar Aiyar.
Juve can spread N'Zonzi payment
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Sevilla are refusing to lower the €40m asking price for Steven N’Zonzi, but could let Juventus spread out the payment.
According to Sky Sport Italia, the first real meeting between the clubs was today, as the midfielder has already given the all-clear to a transfer.
The €40m release clause will not be negotiated down, but Sevilla would be prepared to let Juve spread the payment over a number of years.
It remains to be seen whether Juventus will accept that for the 28-year-old or look at other alternatives.
The clause had been €30m when the Bianconeri first approached N’Zonzi in January, but he signed a new contract in February with the increased buy-out option.
Liam Gallagher has announced new tour dates behind his debut solo album As You Were. The new run of U.S. shows kick off with a concert at the Masonic in San Francisco on May 10, and will see the Oasis co-founder playing in Los Angeles, Boston, New York, Toronto, and more. Get a look at the full itinerary below. He’ll be joined by the Verve’s Richard Ashcroft on most dates. Last month, Gallagher performed the Oasis song “Live Forever” at the BRIT Awards in tribute to the victims of the 2017 Manchester Arena bombing.
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05-10 San Francisco, CA - The Masonic ^
05-11 Los Angeles, CA - The Greek Theatre ^
05-13 Toronto, Ontario - Sony Centre for the Performing Arts ^
05-14 Boston, MA - Blue Hills Bank Pavilion ^
05-16 New York, NY - Central Park Summer Stage ^
05-17 Philadelphia, PA - Festival Pier @ Penn’s Landing ^
05-18 Washington, D.C. - Lincoln Theatre
06-29 London, England - Finsbury Park
^ w/ Richard Ashcroft
April 28 Thales SA:
* Thales acquires US company Guavus, a real-time big data analytics
* Transaction is for maximum enterprise value of $215 million, subject to achievement of significant sales growth targets
* Guavus revenues are expected to exceed $30 million for current fiscal year
* The impact of acquisition on Thales' 2017 EBIT should be non-material
* Transaction is expected to be completed during Q3 of 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
This Friday, Dec. 8, 2017, image made from a video provided by L4262 Sunriver Professional Firefighters shows firefighter Jeff "JJ" Johnston using an ice-rescue sled to gently nudge a deer off a frozen pond in Sunriver, Ore. The young deer got its legs underneath it as they reached solid ground and scampered off as Johnston's colleagues applauded. L4262 Sunriver Professional Firefighters via AP Benjamin O'Keefe
YORK, Pa. (WHTM) – Police in York County are working to identify someone following a theft at a donut shop.
The Springettsbury Township Police Department is investigating the theft that occurred at Maple Donuts in the 3400 block of East Market Street on Sunday.
Anyone able to identify the person captured by surveillance cameras is asked to call the department at 717-757-3525.
The investigating officer is also fielding tips via email at Alex.Schrift@Springettsbury.com.
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ST. PAUL, Minn. - Police are investigating a fatal shooting just a few blocks west of the State Capitol in St. Paul.
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Raymond James Trust N.A. boosted its position in shares of Republic Services, Inc. by 7.7% during the first quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The fund owned 5,024 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 360 shares during the period.
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Georgia O’Keefe’s 30-year love affair with Alfred Stieglitz was a significant part of who she was and how she expressed love in her art. The couple would exchange love letters on a regular basis and the emotions they felt for each other is evident in the collection of letters obtained by the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum.
You can be part of this historical love story by visiting the museum to see her works and love. This show of affection is a true New Mexico treasure at the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum in Santa Fe, 217 Johnson Street, a few blocks from the historic Santa Fe Plaza. You can explore more, in person or online.
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WAPAKONETA — The Wapakoneta Theatre Guild has announced auditions for “Butterflies Are Free.”
Area actors can audition Tuesday, Feb. 6, and Wednesday, Feb. 7, at 7:30 p.m., in the second floor of the Wapakoneta Chamber of Commerce, 30 E. Auglaize St., Wapakoneta.
There are roles for two men and two women.
The plot of “Butterflies Are Free” revolves around a young man, blind from birth, who makes an agreement with his domineering mother that allows him to try living on his own for two months. In his apartment, he forms a friendship with the young woman who lives next door. When his mother shows up after one month, all three are changed.
Performance dates will be March 16-18 and March 23-25. Christopher Butturff will direct.
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MIAMI (CBSMiami) — If you are planning to fly out of Miami International Airport anytime soon, don’t use the SunPass parking entrances.
Airport officials say the SunPass entrance lanes at MIA shutdown Wednesday morning in preparation for a system-wide service maintenance period by SunPass from Tuesday, June 5, to Monday, June 11.
SunPass is expected to be resume normal operations system-wide on June 11 at 9 a.m.
Passengers who entered MIA’s parking garages with SunPass before May 30 and exit before June 5 will be allowed to do so, but those who entered via SunPass before May 30 and exit from June 5 to June 11 will have to use alternate payment methods.
Click here for more information on the service maintenance and how it affects all SunPass users.
A man told Little Rock police that he was knocked unconscious and dumped at a spot on Cantrell Road on Monday morning.
Officers found him around 8:20 a.m. outside a house near Alsopp Park and about half a mile from the Country Club of Little Rock.
The victim told officers thar he did not know how he had gotten there.
He remembered leaving his girlfriend’s apartment near Target around 4:30 a.m. He stopped at a red light on the intersection of Cantrell Road and University Avenue, he said, and the next thing he could remember, he was waking up in a ditch.
The man's vehicle was nowhere to be found. According to the police report, he walked to a home in the 10 block of Cantrell Road and asked a woman there to called 911.
The officers who reported to the scene observed a bruise the shape of a horseshoe running across the man’s face.
Police have been unable to locate the vehicle. The investigation is ongoing.
Sola Ojo, Kaduna
A Nigerian Air Force (NAF) student pilot yesterday force landed a Diamond 40 Trainer Aircraft on the outskirts of Kaduna, while on a solo mission.
NAF’s Director, Public Relations and Information, Air Vice Marshal Olatokunbo Adesanya, disclosed this in a statement, yesterday.
The solo mission, according to Adesanya, was part of flying training at the 401 Flying Training School, Kaduna.
Adesanya said the incident was as a result of an airborne emergency that could not enable the pilot fly the aircraft back to base. “The student pilot, therefore, force landed the aircraft but with minimal damage to it” and added that “the student pilot, who was the only one on board, suffered minor injuries. He is receiving treatment at the 461 Nigerian Air Force Hospital, Kaduna.
The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, has immediately directed the constitution of a board of inquiry to determine the exact cause of the incident while efforts are ongoing to recover the aircraft,” he said.
Paul Pogba has fired shots at Zlatan Ibrahimovic with his latest Instagram post.
The Manchester United midfielder trolled his former team-mate by uploading a video of himself performing an impressive martial arts kick.
The Frenchman gets his leg high before powerfully bringing it down on the top of the punching bag.
Ibrahimovic’s love of Taekwondo is well known and he regularly claims his black belt expertise in the martial art has helped prolong his career.
In fact the LA Galaxy striker used his self defence skills to produce an outlandish through ball against Atlanta recently.
Along with the video, Pogba put the caption: “Zlatan you think you the only one who can put your leg high.”
Knowing Ibrahimovic, Pogba can expect a reply within the next 24 hours.
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The Town of Timnath is contacting Verizon Wireless regarding service failures in our neighborhoods. We have prepared a petition for residents to sign asking Verizon to address this issue. The petition includes a map that shows coverage weaknesses and can be found and signed at: ipetitions.com/ petition/timnath-cell-service.
The petition, along with any emails or letters describing the service failures of residents will be included in our correspondence and conversations with Verizon. If you’d like to send a letter or email to be included, please send to April Getchius, Town Manager at agetchius@timnathgov.com. The petition will remain open until at least May 1, 2018 so please spread the word to your friends and neighbors.
The Warriors are heavy favorites to win the title, but there are reasons to think the Cavs could make things interesting in the 2018 NBA Finals.
Delaney scored 15 points (5-10 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT) while adding five assists and two rebounds in 24 minutes during Friday's preseason loss to the Pistons.
The second-year guard put together a strong performance in the absence of Dennis Schroder (rest), but Delaney will see much less court time in the regular season behind the German point guard on what appears to be a rebuilding Hawks squad, giving him limited fantasy appeal.
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The UWM Department of Art & Design presents its annual exhibition showcasing the work of its graduating BFA (studio) students and Research Posters by BA students.
Price: free, open to public
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11am. Barnes & Noble. We all know nothing rhymes with orange, but how does that make Orange feel? Left out, of course! But when Apple notices how Orange is feeling, the entire English language begins to become a bit more inclusive. Activities to follow.
‘Rolling Stone’ Magazine Is Put Up For Sale
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Wenner Media, the company founded by publisher Jann Wenner, is selling its controlling stake in the iconic music and culture magazine Rolling Stone, citing a desire “to best position the brand for future growth.”
The news comes one year after Wenner Media sold 49 percent of Rolling Stone to BandLab Technologies, a digital music company based in Singapore.
“Rolling Stone is a uniquely powerful brand with enormous opportunities to succeed in today’s environment,” said Gus Wenner, president and chief operating officer of Wenner Media and Jann Wenner’s son.
He said in a statement that the company has “made great strides transforming Rolling Stone into a multi-platform company.” – READ MORE
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The temperatures are dropping and on the mountains ski season is in full swing, but are you prepared? Columbia Sportswear is here for you. With more than 150 winter essentials added in sale for men, women, and children including jackets, pants, boots, and gloves you’ll be ready to hit the slopes in no time.
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Winter is officially here, which means the dreaded dry skin season is approaching. Join the downtown Seattle Nordstrom for tips from beauty experts on how to conquer the effects of the weather. Spend $125 or more and receive an exclusive blue cosmetic bag full of surprises.
“Art To Remember” Rehfeld’s Raffle For Alzheimer’s Cure
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – More than 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s, and a Sioux Falls artist and a downtown Sioux Falls gallery have teamed up in the search for a cure.
Rehfeld’s Art and Framing owner Matt Jorgenson along with artist Jerry Cook tell us about the project.
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The 2000s gave us plenty of delicious and memorable snacks.
Some of the best include Trix Yogurt and Scooby Doo Fruit Snacks.
Snacks like Jell-O Pudding Pops and Cinnamon Tic Tacs have been discontinued or are difficult to find.
We all reminisce today about all the foods that we miss from the 90s, whether it is DunkARoos, Wonderball, or Fun Dip, you name it. Sometimes we forget about all the wonderful snacks that we ate in the 2000s. Why not start the trend of all the 2000s snacks that we wish we can munch on at this moment. Here are a few of those snacks that will most definitely make you feel nostalgic.
April 28 Sanderson Farms Inc:
* Sanderson Farms, Inc. announces new credit agreement
* Says approved an agreement, effective April 28, 2017, for a new $900 million revolving credit facility through a consortium of banks
* New $900 million revolving credit facility through a consortium of banks
* New facility replaces company's existing $750 million facility, which was terminated
* Says termination date of new facility will be April 28, 2022 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
One lucky couple received a sweet surprise from Taylor Swift over the weekend!
E! News has learned that the "Delicate" singer sent Edward McNoble and Margaret McNoble a bottle of Dom Pérignon champagne, along with a note, on their wedding day on Saturday, March 17.
"Rumor has it you might be using my song in your wedding celebration which makes me so happy!" Swift wrote to the couple in the note, posted by US Weekly. "Here's to this amazing day of your continuing love story. Love, Taylor."
It turns out, the couple had their first dance to Swift's song "Love Story," and walked out to "Welcome to New York" at their reception in East Meadow, New York.
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ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Two avalanches have stranded about 10 people at a lodge outside an Alaska state park.
Anchorage television station KTVA reports avalanches Monday morning blocked the road leading to Hatcher Pass.
Hatcher Pass Lodge operator Hap Wurlitzer says the lodge has seven guests and is prepared with plenty of food and fuel.
Alaska Department of Transportation spokeswoman Shannon McCarthy says snow from the lower avalanche covered 100 feet (30.5 meters) of road with 4-6 feet (1.2-1.8 meters) of snow.
She says plows could not start clearing work immediately because of continued avalanche danger.
The department says the road closure is expected to last at least 24 hours.
The Hatcher Pass Avalanche Center says 11 inches (28 centimeters) of new snow fell overnight and more snow was expected Monday.
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Information from: KTVA-TV, http://www.ktva.com
It is one of the most touching monuments in Chișinău. This contrasting masterpiece embodies two real people – spouses Ion and Doina Aldea-Teodorovici. The two honored artists are distinguished for their artistic talent and struggle for the revival of national values. The monument stands in the memory of the great people of art, as Ion and Doina Aldea-Teodorovici were considered to be, together, a symbol of the struggle for independence of Moldova. http://casamare.md/en/places/arkhitekturnye-pamyatniki/pamyatnik-iona-i-doiny-aldya-teodorovich
State police, athletes and city officials gathered Monday to promote the upcoming Law Enforcement Torch Run May 5, an event that raises awareness and money for the upcoming Special Olympics competition at SUNY Canton. This year's Special Olympics will be May 6 at the Roos House and Dana Gymnasium on the SUNY Canton campus.
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TAMPA, Fla. (AP)  A Florida bakery claims faulty cake pans created a dessert disaster and has taken the pan-maker to court.
Alessi Bakeries of Tampa says a new, undisclosed component in pans the bakery bought caused the pans to warp, ruining $120,000 of their Tres Leches cakes.
The Tampa Bay Times (http://bit.ly/2t1HDyn) reports Alessi paid $5,000 for about 35,000 pans from US Foods Inc. Once the cakes were baked, the pans wouldn't support the weight of the cakes and became deformed.
Tres Leches is a sponge cake soaked with a mixture of three milks: evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and heavy cream.
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Alessi is seeking damages for the ruined cakes, as well as the cost of the pans.
Reached Tuesday, US Foods said it doesn't comment on pending litigation.
Double Coverage hosts Jeff Greer and Danielle Lerner look at the maturity of the Kentucky Wildcats during the NCAA Tournament.
There are two lanes closed on the M1 southbound after an incident involving "at least four vehicles".
The incident is between Junction 22, near the A50 Markfield, and Junction 21A, near the A46 for Glenfield.
A spokesperson for Highways England said: "There are two lanes blocked on the M1 southbound southbound in Leicestershire between J22 A50 Markfield and J21A A46 Glenfield due to a traffic collision."
Traffic monitoring system Inrix said: "Two lanes closed and very slow traffic due to accident, at least four vehicles involved on M1 Southbound."
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DETROIT — Authorities have temporarily closed two stretches of Detroit freeways to search for shell casings or other evidence in the apparently random shootings of four vehicles last week.
State police Lt. Michael Shaw says Monday likely would be the final day for such a search because snow is expected and snowplows will be clearing the pavement.
About two miles of westbound Interstate 94 on Detroit’s east side was expected to be closed for no more than 20 minutes, followed by a similar stretch of Interstate 96 on the west side.
Authorities have said they believe Thursday’s shootings are linked. A motorist on I-94 was shot in the leg. No one was hurt in the other three vehicles that were shot.
Police say they’re looking for a silver or grey sedan.
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BEIJING, March 30 PetroChina said on Thursday it will consider taking part in national oil giant Saudi Aramco's initial public offering based on market conditions, the second Chinese oil major to discuss becoming an investor this week.
"Saudi Aramco has raised this plan to PetroChina," said president and vice chairman Wang Dongjin on Thursday at a briefing following the announcement of China's largest oil and gas producer's 2016 results.
"I think we will make our evaluation and study based on the market situation," Wang said.
On Monday, Sinopec Corp said Aramco president had visited the firm and both sides would have talks on the IPO, which is expected to be the world's largest equity sale. (Reporting by Gabriel Yiu and Raffaele Huang; Writing by Josephine Mason; Editing by Tom Hogue)
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Albuquerque police say man found dead near I-25, area closed
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Police say a man has been found dead near Interstate 25 in northeast Albuquerque and that area has been shut down as officers investigate the homicide case.
The man's name and age weren't immediately released and police didn't say how he died although there were shots reported in the area about 8 a.m. Sunday.
Police say Menaul Boulevard between Broadbent and I-25 is expected to be closed down until sometime Sunday evening.
CTV Kitchener
Four men have been arrested in connection with a series of incidents in the Chandler-Mowat area of Kitchener.
Waterloo Regional Police say people living in the area contacted them earlier this month with concerns about “ongoing alleged criminal activity and public disorder incidents that were causing them to fear for their safety.”
The men face charges ranging from harassment and mischief to drug possession, uttering threats and obstructing police.
Police say their investigation is ongoing.
MOSCOW — FIFA has picked European and South American referees to handle the World Cup quarterfinals that feature only teams from their regions.
The Uruguay vs. France game will be refereed by Nestor Pitana of Argentina on Friday in Nizhny Novgorod. It will be his fourth assignment, including the opening game.
Also Friday, the Brazil vs. Belgium game in Kazan will be handled by Milorad Mazic of Serbia. He handled the Champions League final in May.
FIFA says Brazilian referee Sandro Ricci will work Russia vs. Croatia on Saturday in Sochi. He handled Croatia’s first group-stage game against Nigeria.
The Sweden vs. England quarterfinal in Samara on Saturday will be the fourth game refereed by Bjorn Kuipers of the Netherlands.
Two police officers were shot and critically wounded in Dallas, Texas on Tuesday, authorities said.
The cops were struck by gunfire near a Home Depot at about 4:15 p.m., according to the Dallas Morning News.
They had responded to the scene to assist in a shoplifting arrest, according to WFAA-TV.
The suspected shooter fled the locations and was being sought on Tuesday evening.
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Shinjuku station – a popular location for advertising all sorts of otaku-centric hobbies – has once again been used to promote a game, this time with the ever growing Azur Lane and all its ship-girls unexpectedly making an appearance and demonstrating how far it has come.
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Gore has been pimping this nonsense as he flies around the world leaving his enormously large carbon footprint everywhere.
One must wonder if he’s reduced his $22,000 a month electric bill.
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There are a lot of options to escape from a bad date, but this one might be the most shocking! This woman has a diabolical strategy to get out of them, and its really… really awful. Find out in the second date update!
Ariana Grande is letting fans in with exclusive behind the scenes footage of her “No Tears Left To Cry” music video.
The video even shows how she filmed those crazy scenes where she was walking on the ceiling and floating through the sky.
“The concept that we wanted to explore was the orientation that you go through in life and the quest we go through to find the ground again,” Dave Meyers, the director, explained.
The title of the video clearly states “part 1” so we will assume part 2 is on its way.
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× Meet Logan, the first boy doll for the American Girl line
The makers of American Girl dolls say it’s been a longtime request—and they’re unveiling their first boy doll for the toy line.
His name is Logan Everett, and he plays the drums for Tenny Grant, another new doll who’s trying to become a country singer.
Logan is the first male doll for a company best known for its 18-inch female dolls that come from a variety of backgrounds and time periods. Clad in a t-shirt and sneakers, Logan will have a drum set as his accessory.
The company said a boy character has been a “top request” from fans for decades. A spokeswoman said American Girl is hopeful that Logan will appeal to both girls and boys.
Logan will retail for about $115. He’ll be released on Thursday, Feb. 16.
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PRIEST G. WILLIAMS , 43, of 123 S. Grant Ave., Janesville, at 11 a.m. Monday at 603 Laurel Ave., Janesville, on charges of battery and battery in the course of a burglary. TYLER L. MCGREGOR , 25, of 717 Shu Lar Lane, Clinton, at 3:04 p.m. Saturday at a town of Newark residence, on charges of battery and disorderly conduct, both as acts of domestic abuse, and reckless physical abuse to a child.
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The Public Investment Corporation (PIC) has started the process of withdrawing its investment in Independent Media Group.
This is according to Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene‚ who was responding to a written question from DA MP Alf Lees on Wednesday.
"In line with the terms and conditions of the transaction‚ the PIC is working on an exit strategy in respect of its investment in Independent Media‚" said Nene. "However‚ due to the sensitive nature of the information‚ the details of this strategy cannot be publicly disclosed."
After being shrouded in secrecy‚ it emerged in October 2016 that the PIC‚ the country’s biggest asset management firm that controls the pension savings of government employees‚ had invested nearly R1.3bn in Independent Media.
The group‚ which has been financially under-performing for several years now‚ is headed by businessman Iqbal Survé.
The deal saw the PIC holding a 25% stake in the group‚ which produces newspapers such as The Star‚ Pretoria News‚ Cape Times and Durban’s Daily News.
Water rescue on Ohio River (From viewer)
Water rescue on Ohio River (From viewer)
Everyone seems to be safe after a water rescue Sunday night on the Ohio River.
It happened near a river camp near Green River Road.
Dispatchers tell us the call came in for a water rescue around 7:15.
They say fire, ambulance, and deputies were all called to the scene.
We are still waiting to hear back from authorities, but witnesses say a boat sank with people on board.
Those witnesses say everyone made it to shore safely.
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Police say they were called to an apartment on South Harlan Avenue Tuesday afternoon about a family dispute. Police say a window had been punched out and glass was on the ground.
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A 2014 short animation by Andreas Hykade illustrates an excellent metaphor for addiction that can help bridge better understanding of what addiction looks like for a non-user.
Maine is experiencing a community health epidemic of opioid substance use, abuse, and addiction. Perhaps a better understanding of what addiction looks like can help promote awareness among at-risk youth so it may prevent early substance use. Perhaps a better understanding of what addiction looks like can help promote empathy among our community leaders for those seeking treatment for their substance abuse. Perhaps a better understanding of what addiction looks like can promote compassion among our business leaders for those in recovery for their substance addiction.
UN Syria envoy Staffan de Mistura on Tuesday urged the international community to prevent a fresh humanitarian disaster in the terrorist-held region of Idlib.
“We were and are concerned on the humanitarian side by Idlib. Because Idlib is the big new challenge, 2.5 million people,” Mistura told a press conference with EU diplomatic chief Federica Mogherini.
Source: AFP
This charming girl, Anastasia Knyazeva, is only six years old, but she already has a serious modeling career with even more grand plans for the future.
Dubbed by many media outlets as "the most beautiful girl in the world," Nastia is often referred to as a real-life doll for her sweet face, large ice-blue eyes and opulent chestnut-brown hair. Modelling since the age of two and a half and parading catwalks since age 5, Nastia has already signed several modeling contracts and has taken part in dozens of photo shoots.
The girl's Instagram page, maintained by her mom Anna Knyazeva, has gained more than 845,000 admirers since 2015.
Date: Jan. 30, 2018
Location: Civic Center, Rapid City, South Dakota
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34 bulls – $5051
4 heifers – $4,388
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• $25,000, TR CC MR Outsider 7974E ET sold by Thomas Ranch/Troy Thomas, purchased by Jerry Vaughn, Derby, Kansas
• $13,500, BRCHE Raising Cane 7501, sold by Bertsche Cattle, purchased by Cheyenne Charolais, Wasta, South Dakota
• $7,500, MJ MR Turtion 703, sold by Megan Johnson, Purchased by Cheyenne Charolais
• $6,750, WF Premium 738 PLD, sold by Wakefield Farms
• $6,250, OCR Magnum E129, sold by Odden Charolais, purchased by Zack and Joy Kinsey, Bowman, North Dakota
• $6,000, OC Mr. Canadian Club E001 PLD, sold by Odden Cattle/Adam Odden, purchased by Jerry Martchinske, Faulton, South Dakota
• $6,000, LaFraise Velocity 966B ET, sold by LaFraise Farms, purchased by Minow Ranch, Inc., Olive, Montana.
Top heifer
• $6,750, TR MS 100 Proof 7608E, sold by Thomas Ranch, Troy Thomas, purchased by Levi Black, Ree Heights, South Dakota
April 24 (Reuters) - IEC Electronics Corp:
* IEC ELECTRONICS - EFFECTIVE AS OF APRIL 20, CO AND M&T BANK ENTERED INTO FIFTH AMENDMENT TO FIFTH AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT FACILITY AGREEMENT
* IEC ELECTRONICS SAYS FIFTH AMENDMENT INCREASED COMPANY’S REVOLVING CREDIT COMMITMENT TO $22.0 MILLION - SEC FILING Source text: (bit.ly/2HKvs3o) Further company coverage:
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CALHOUN COUNTY, MI -- Two people were injured when a sheriff's cruiser was struck and then a tow truck removing the vehicles was hit by another driver.
The first crash happened about 1:40 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 13 when a deputy's cruiser was struck broadside by another vehicle.
Police said both drivers were transported to Bronson Battle Creek Hospital with minor injuries.
Preliminary investigation indicates alcohol and speed might have been factors in the crash. Michigan State Police are assisting with the accident investigation.
Police said about 3:10 a.m., a McClaine's tow truck driver was loading one of the vehicles from the original accident when another car hit the tow truck.
The driver of fled the scene on foot. A K-9 track was attempted but the driver was not found.
The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office and Michigan State Police are asking anyone with information on either crash to contact the Marshall Regional Law Enforcement Center at 269-781-0880 or Silent Observer at 269-964-3888.
Ryan McMahon played only six seconds in regulation but his seven points in overtime led Louisville to a 76-72 win at Syracuse on Monday night. Ryan McMahon played only six seconds in regulation but his seven points in overtime led Louisville to a 76-72 win at Syracuse on Monday night.
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - Access Bio Inc :
* Says it signed a 5.82 billion won contract with PFSCM (Partnership for Supply Chain Management) to provide malaria RDT in Uganda
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Aug 11 (Reuters) - Branding China Group Ltd :
* HY revenue increased to rmb80.9 million, representing an increase of approximately rmb1.1 million
* HY loss for period rmb14.4 million versus loss of rmb 1.6 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Jason And Tony: What Emojis Are the Biggest Turn-Ons . . . and the Biggest Turn-Offs?
At this point, it’s weirder if you don’t use emojis than if you do. So it’s time to really use them to your advantage.
A dating app called Clover just analyzed which emojis are the biggest turn-ons and turn-offs. Here’s what they found . . .
The emojis that women are most likely to reply to are the faces with the tongue sticking out or smiling . . . that one of the woman holding her hand up . . . the monkeys covering their eyes or mouth . . . and the smiling devil.
Women are most turned off by the eggplant . . . the hands clapping . . . the flexed bicep . . . and the fist bump.
The emojis that men are most likely to respond to are basically all the faces that are smiling or laughing . . . and also the “okay” hand symbol . . . and the kissing lips.
And men are turned off by the crying face . . . the pile of poop . . . and the diamond engagement ring.
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Detroit Lions wide receiver Golden Tate and IndyCar driver Josef Newgarden talk to press after Tate's loss to Newgarden during a ping-pong battle at Drive on Monday, May 30, 2018 in downtown Detroit. Ryan Garza, Detroit Free Press
Speech to Text for One more week until parol office can move back into Community Corrections
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least" another week before the indiana parole office can move back into it's normal office space. that's following a fire inside the vigo county community corrections center. the state parole office has been operating out of a temporary office inside the center since wednesday. that's according to director "bill watson". he also told us clean up continued today at the facility. meanwhile -- fire investigators still ask for your help in finding who set the office on fire. you can call crime stoppers anonymously at 812-238-stop. the suspect in a "4"-and-a half hour
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Led Zeppelin turns 50 in the fall of 2018. Jimmy Page has said “….so there’s all manner of surprises coming out.”
The surviving band members have revealed details of an official 50th anniversary book. Titled Led Zeppelin by Led Zeppelin, a 368-page hardback. It will be published in October and is available for pre-order now.
The band recently announced the release of a remastered version of the 2003 live album How the West Was Won for March 23.
Moody’s Investors Service sees oil prices holding between $40 and $60 a barrel next year, fueling a slow rebound for energy companies from the worst price slump in a generation that pushed dozens of them into bankruptcy.
Steve Wood, Moody’s managing director for oil and gas, on Monday said if oil prices remain in the $50 to $60 per barrel range it will sustain exploration and production activity, although some companies will continue to seek bankruptcy protection.
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AMSTERDAM, April 24 (Reuters) - A Dutch tax on dividends was "decisive" for Unilever in deciding whether it would choose the Netherlands or Britain as its base, according to memos released by the Dutch government as part of a domestic political row on Tuesday.
Prime Minister Mark Rutte's government announced it would scrap the 15 percent withholding tax on dividends when it came to power in October. Unilever had announced in March it had chosen the Netherlands, and not Britain, to house its headquarters. (Reporting by Toby Sterling, editing by G Crosse)
BMC Wins Team Time Trial at Tour of Valencia
CALPE, Spain  BMC won Fridays team time trial on the third stage of the Tour of Valencia after a last-minute decision by organizers not to count individual cyclists times toward the general classification due to bad weather.
The US team finished the 30.5-km (18.17-mi.) stage between Benitatxell and Calpe in 27 minutes, 25 seconds, 1:08 ahead of runners-up Astana.
AG2R La Mondiale completed the podium, 1:12 slower than BMC, who won the Tour of Valencia time trial for the second year in a row.
Just before the start of the stage, organizers decided to exclude the individual times, citing safety concerns because of the weather.
Movistar rider Alejandro Valverde retains the overall leaders yellow jersey, improving the Spaniards odds of winning the event for the third time.
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It looks like there’s a new country “power couple” in the works.
Over the holiday weekend, Runaway June’s Jennifer Wayne confirmed she’s engaged to William Michael Morgan, tweeting “It’s you and me… Forever 🙂 @WMMorgan,” along with a photo of the pair’s hands that shows off her engagement ring.
Back in October, William Michael scored his first number one with his debut single, “I Met a Girl.” Right now, Runaway June is enjoying their very first top-40 hit with “Lipstick” as well.
Jennifer also happens to be the granddaughter of Hollywood icon John Wayne.
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Sunderland have been granted permission to speak to Derek McInnes about the vacant managerial post.
The Pittodrie outfit are holding out for a fee of around £1.2 million for McInnes and assistant Tony Docherty, who have two years left to run on their current deals.
Aberdeen's new major shareholder Dave Cormack said on Wednesday morning that Sunderland would have to 'meet certain conditions, financially and otherwise' before speaking to McInnes.
The Dons then tweeted that Sunderland had ‘agreed to meet all the contractual obligations’ for McInnes and his No 2 Tony Docherty, and that they had reluctantly given the pair permission to speak to the Wearsiders.
Talks over the exact compensation fee continue but Sunderland can now speak to McInnes to discuss personal terms and the potential rebuild ahead next season.
One figure who will not be part of the rebuild is Paul Bracewell.
The 54-year-old has been part of the first team coaching staff since Dick Advocaat's arrival in 2015, but is now set to leave the club.
Popular Nigerian musician, Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo, popularly known as Dbanj, has finally spoken on the death of his son, Daniel.
The sensational entertainer suffered a shocking loss last week Sunday, a year after he welcomed his son he christened Daniel III.
Daniel Oyebanjo III died after drowning at a pool in Dbanj’s Ikoyi residence.
A week after the long silence, Dbanj took to his Instagram page on Wednesday morning appreciating those that extended a hand of support to his family.
He wrote,“We want to use this medium to thank everyone that has extended a hand of support to us during this period.
“On behalf of myself and my family, we are awed by the demonstration of love and care from both near and afar.”
Well meaning Nigerians and political leaders across the country offered condolence to the singer over the loss.
City Council Expected To Approve Settlement For Hernandez ShootingThe Denver city council is expected to approve the settlement with the family of a teenager, shot and killed as she was trying to run down officers in a stolen vehicle, on Monday evening. That settlement totals a monetary value of roughly $1 million.
Crusaders defender Craig McClean has joined Ards.
The right-back, who won three Irish Premiership medals at Seaview, is among six new signings at manager Colin Nixon’s club.
They have also signed Mark Kelly, Kym Nelson, Sean Noble, Eamon McAllister, while Michael Kerr has signed on loan from the Crusaders.
Meanwhile, Michael Ruddy, Nathan Hanley and Luke Kelly have left the club.
President Donald Trump said Tuesday it is up to his embattled pick to lead the Veterans Affairs agency to determine whether he wants to continue his confirmation progress.
While affirming his support for Dr. Ronny Jackson, Trump conceded the one-time White House doctor faces major problems.
"He is a high-quality person. It's totally his decision. So he'll be making a decision. I don't want to put a man through a process like this. It's too ugly and too disgusting," Trump said. "So, we'll see what happens. He'll make a decision."
Trump spoke by phone with Jackson on Tuesday, two White House officials said, and told him it was up to him whether to withdraw.
"I told Admiral Jackson just a little while ago, what do you need this for? This is a vicious group of people," the President said. "What do you need it for?"
Trump said if he was Jackson making the decision, he would step aside.
"If I were him, I wouldn't do it," Trump said.
TOKYO, March 29 The Japanese government is aware that Toshiba Corp's U.S. nuclear unit Westinghouse plans to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga said on Wednesday.
Suga, the government's chief spokesman, told a regular news conference he wants the Japanese and U.S. governments to continue to exchange information about Westinghouse. (Reporting by Hitoshi Ishida; Writing by Chris Gallagher; Editing by Edwina Gibbs)
TORONTO — Uber is apologizing to a customer who was charged more than $18,000 for a short ride in downtown Toronto.
Photos posted on social media over the weekend showed that an Uber rider was billed $18,518.50 for a 21-minute Uber ride.
An Uber spokesperson confirmed the incident, and says the rider had been fully refunded.
Uber staff say the massive over-charge was a result of driver error, not a technical glitch.
Uber says the ride in question took place in a traditional taxi cab signed up to the ridehailing service — an option available to customers in Toronto — and that the driver made a mistake when entering the details of the fare into his cab's meter.
The spokesperson says the company continues to look into what happened.
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A woman has been struck and killed by a self-driving Uber vehicle, in what is thought to be the first ever death involving a driverless car and a pedestrian.
Elaine Herzberg, 49, was crossing the road when she was hit by the self-driving Volvo, which had an operator behind the wheel but was in autonomous mode.
The car was being driven in a suburb of Phoenix, Arizona, as part of tests Uber are conducting throughout North America.
Uber has now halted all of its driverless tests, which were also being carried out in Pittsburgh, San Francisco and Toronto.
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi expressed condolences on his Twitter account and said the company is working with local law enforcement on the investigation.
At President Trump’s last two press conferences with foreign leaders, he’s only taken questions from reporters working for organizations that are viewed as friendly to him. That allowed him to avoid discussing the fate of now former national security adviser Michael Flynn at Monday’s joint press conference with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
NPR media correspondent David Folkenflik (@davidfolkenflik) talks with Here & Now’s Robin Young about whether the trend will continue, and what it means for the press’s ability to hold the president accountable.
Mukesh Ambani
Counselling a five-point tip-sheet for budding entrepreneurs and potential start-up founders, Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani on Wednesday said it is essential to find a passion for solving a problem without focusing primarily on financial returns.
"First, you have to figure out what you want to do. As an entrepreneur, it is important to find a passion... a problem to solve... it is not finding the solution that is so important as finding a problem to solve," Ambani said at an interactive session at the Nasscom India Leadership Forum 2017 here.
"If you focus on financial results the chances are you would not become great and solve a problem," he said.
Exhorting enterpreneurs never to get disheartened by failure, he said they should regard themselves as custodians of investors' money.
"Treat investor money even more carefully than your own," he said.
Moreover, align your team to your passion. An entrepreneur should always be positive... be an optimist," he added.
UPND Parliamentary Chief Whip Garry Nkombo says the suspension of the 48 opposition lawmakers was part of a calculated scheme that had started with the arrest of Hakainde Hichilema who has been charged with treason. Nkombo said that the Speaker of the National Assembly Patrick Matibini had used his emotions in arriving at the decision to suspend UPND lawmakers for boycotting President Edgar Lungu’s address to parliament on March 17. Addressing a press briefing at the party secretariat Nkombo said that the PF was preoccupied with the recognition of President Edgar Lungu with the Speaker falling into a political trap to save partisan interests.
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The Maharashtra anti-terrorism squad (ATS) recently arrested two more people from Thane and Mahad in Raigad district, as part of its ongoing crackdown against illegal immigrants from Bangladesh with alleged links to Ansarullah Bangla Team or Ansar Bangla (ABT) – a front organisation of Al-Qaeda and a banned outfit in Bangladesh.
Preliminary inquiry has revealed the duo was involved in harbouring and providing logistical support to ABT members during their stay in Pune, said ATS officials. The two arrested, aged 30 and 24, are from Jaishar district in Bangladesh and have been remanded in police custody till March 29.
On Friday evening, the ATS had arrested three Bangladeshi nationals suspected to have links with ABT from Wanavadi and Akurdi areas of Pune.
“The three accused, aged between 25 and 31 years, hail either from Khulna or Shariyatpur in Bangladesh,” said a senior ATS officer, requesting anonymity. ATS sources said the three had been staying illegally in India for the past five years.
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Tuesday criticized his main rival in next month's election, Henri Falcon, for his plan to dollarize the nation's economy in an attempt to stop hyperinflation.
"Candidate Henri Falcon does not know what he is saying," Maduro said in response to a question about the dollarization proposal, adding, "That program was written for him in New York by a gentleman named Francisco Rodriguez, a puppet of international banks. Unfortunately, (Falcon) has a person who gives him very bad advice at his side."
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Mallory Park: April 30th 2017: Marshals Needed This one of the few chances to marshal a car meeting at Mallory this year!
We could do with more of all grades and disciplines.
We have Formula Fraud, Histerical Formula Fraud & Max 5. Should be a busy / fun day.
Please contact BARC HQ or myself if you can help.
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Fred This one of the few chances to marshal a car meeting at Mallory this year!We could do with more of all grades and disciplines.We have Formula Fraud, Histerical Formula Fraud & Max 5. Should be a busy / fun day.Please contact BARC HQ or myself if you can help.Thanks,Fred
April 13 Brick Brewing Co. Ltd
* Says net revenue for quarter increased to $10.5 million compared to $9.0 million
* Says ebitda* for quarter was $1.8 million, compared to ebitda* in q4 of fiscal 2016 of $1.6 million
* Qtrly earnings per share $ 0.11 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
BOSTON (AP) — The government of Bermuda has sued a Massachusetts hospital, saying it bribed the island’s former leader in order to secure business there.
The Boston Globe reports that the federal suit filed Tuesday alleges that Lahey Hospital and Medical Center and Ewart Brown, a doctor who was Bermuda’s premier from 2006 to 2010, were part of a racketeering conspiracy that spanned 20 years.
The suit alleges that in return for bribes disguised as consulting fees, Brown directed a large share of the island’s health care business to Lahey, including lucrative contracts to interpret unnecessary MRIs and CT scans performed at two clinics owned by Brown.
Lahey said in a statement that the allegations are “baseless and without merit.”
Bermuda, a British territory, is seeking unspecified damages from Burlington-based Lahey.
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Swedish journalist Kim Wall is pictured Dec. 28, 2015, in a portrait taken in Trelleborg, Sweden. A Danish court ordered the owner of an amateur-built submarine Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017, to be held in pre-trial detention for 24 days while police investigate the disappearance of Wall, who had been on the ship before it sank. Tom Wall AP
HANOI, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Vietnam should aim for credit growth of at least 21 percent this year as it tries to hit its annual economic growth target, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc was quoted as saying by state media on Monday.
Phuc stated the goal at a meeting over the weekend of ministers and top officials, Vietnam News Agency said. Vietnam's central bank gave a target for credit growth of 18 percent for the year in February.
"Vietnam should stimulate domestic consumption, create market confidence, boost investment in manufacturing and business, strive for credit growth above 21 percent and reduce the input costs for manufacturing and business," he was quoted as saying.
"Along with that, we should strongly promote the restructuring of state-owned enterprises, especially equitisation and divestment in the last months of 2017," he said. (Reporting by Mi Nguyen; Editing by Matthew Tostevin)
LAKE WALES, Fla. — A Florida sheriff says a teenage boy has beaten another teenager to death with a baseball bat.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd tells WFLA-TV the 16-year-old beat 15-year-old Giovanni Diaz after they went into a wooded area Monday afternoon. He says the boys had gone in the woods presumably to play.
Judd says the 16-year-old told a witness what he did, went home and called 911. The witness found Diaz dead.
The suspect told a deputy that “he whaled on” Diaz and referred to him as a friend.
The teen has three previous battery charges and two were on Diaz. Authorities do not know why he killed the other boy and have no further details.
He had not been charged as of Monday night.
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Information from: WFLA-TV, http://www.wfla.com/
Gallup: Guess which party is more likely to be ‘extremely proud’ to be Americans?
There’s no reason to celebrate this new Gallup poll, which shows a record low number of Americans saying that they’re “extremely proud” to be Americans.
From Gallup: Just 47 percent in the U.S. say they're "extremely proud" to be Americans — a record low. Among Dems, it's just 32%, compared with 74% for Republicans. https://t.co/i5eGo5BfPV pic.twitter.com/hy4qUqN5bv — Carrie Dann (@CarrieNBCNews) July 2, 2018
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Indian economic cycle entering strongest phase: report
The Indian economy is at the cusp of entering its strongest growth phase and a full blown bull market is yet to play out with the wide-based Nifty expected to touch 11,500 in 2018, says a report. An economy enters the strongest phase of growth when stocks, bonds and commodities all rally together. “We believe that India is at the cusp of entering this phase and full blown bull market is yet to play out,” Edelweiss Investment Research said in a note.
According to Edelweiss Investment Research, consumption and exports are boosting economic growth in the country. While consumption has displayed sharp recovery after the cash crunch in early 2017, investments are witnessing only a government supported recovery which is inadequate but effective for a few sectors like railways, roads and power transmission and distribution (T&D), it said.
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A Bartlesville woman is in trouble in Washington County for eluding the police on Sunday. Mary Lucielle Young was driving when she made an abrupt turn, catching the attention of an officer. When the officer turned on his lights and siren, Young sped up to 64 MPH in a 25 MPH zone, almost losing control of her vehicle. Young continued to make abrupt movements and failed to stop at stop signs, eventually reaching 108 MPH in a 40 MPH zone.
Eventually, Young drove into oncoming traffic before she went into a residents yard where she was apprehended. While in the patrol car being transported to the Washington County Jail, Young reportedly attempted to kick out the windows.
Bond was set at $50,000.
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Dawn service at the SA National War Memorial on North Tce: Eileen Dunlop 64, Anthea Boyce 65, Lee Skinner 64, Helga Jongewaard, 66, and Otto Jongewaard, 70, Kay Powlesland, 70, and Virginia Thompson, 71, who all served Royal Australian Navy.
A Reserve Force Unit in Pietermaritzburg travelling in a military vehicle on the N3 in KwaZulu-Natal was involved in an accident‚ during which four people died‚ the South African National Defence Force says.
Defence headquarters said in a statement they were en route to the Boschoek training area near Ladysmith in an SA Mil 20 Personnel Carrier when the accident occurred on Sunday July 1 at approximately 5.30pm.
Three personnel were discharged from hospital on Tuesday‚ after receiving treatment. The SANDF said a Board of Inquiry would determine the circumstances surrounding the accident.
The Minister of Defence and Military Veterans‚ Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula‚ the Secretary for Defence‚ Dr Sam Gulube‚ and the chief of the SANDF‚ General Solly Shoke‚ expressed their condolences to the family and friends of the SANDF members.
A memorial and funeral services will be announced once families have finalised their arrangements.
Property for sale: This five bedroom home is on the market
The home is in the town of Montrose, Scotland, and is on the market for offers over £90,000.
But despite the low price and potentially less-than-desirable location, the house is sure to be snapped up by buyers, thanks to it’s stunning interior.
The property has been well decorated inside, with statement wallpaper throughout and luxurious carpets.
As well as an impressive five bedrooms, the home enjoys a utility room.
Donald Trump, 2016 Republican presidential nominee, center, cuts a ribbon with his sons Donald Trump Jr., from left, Eric Trump, his wife Melania Trump and his daughters Tiffany Trump and Ivanka Trump during the grand opening ceremony of the Trump International Hotel in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2016. less Donald Trump, 2016 Republican presidential nominee, center, cuts a ribbon with his sons Donald Trump Jr., from left, Eric Trump, his wife Melania Trump and his daughters Tiffany Trump and Ivanka Trump during ... more Vehicles pass the Trump International Hotel, formerly the Old Post Office Pavilion, in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Friday, Sept.
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In August, Olsen was charged in 8th District Court with second-degree felony arson for allegedly starting another fire, this one on June 9 near the town of Maeser, which is east of Vernal. He also was charged with a misdemeanor for violating wildland fire prevention restrictions.
× The Beat Full Show (8/13/17): The politics of speaking out in the NFL
Mark Carman, Jarrett Payton and Adam Hoge bring you the Sunday edition of The Beat: Carm continues on his “Mitchell” vs “Mitch” Trubisky crusade; Kyle Long talks about the violence in his hometown of Charlottesville, VA and the guys discuss the politics of speaking out on issues in the NFL; the injuries to Bryce Harper and Willson Contreras have Carm arguing for ballplayers to play “smart” instead of hard; we hear from Bears GM Ryan Pace about Trubisky’s debut and the club’s emphasis on having competition at all positions (including QB), and more.
North Korean General Kim Yong Chol has arrived in the US for talks with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in an attempt to salvage the summit between the two countries’ leaders, slated to take place on 12 June.
LAND O’ LAKES, Fla. (WFLA) — Another home near the site of last month’s massive sinkhole in Land O’ Lakes has met criteria for demolition.
On Monday, Pasco County officials announced a home on Canal Place was condemned Friday. It’s the same home that 8 On Your Side told you about last week, when the family who lived there said they were worried their home had not yet been condemned.
The family moved out voluntarily at the time.
There are now eight homes total near the site of the sinkhole that have met criteria for demolition, including the two homes that were originally swallowed and destroyed.
Crews cleaning up around the sinkhole ended debris and water removal on Sunday. The demobilization phase began Monday.
During debris removal, crews dumped 758 dump trucks of uncrushed lime rock into the sinkhole.
The University of South Florida will continue data collection and surveying throughout the week as needed.
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For allegedly beating his wife to death over N200, Henry Anaele, was on Wednesday remanded in prison by an Ebute Meta Chief Magistrates’ Court.
The Chief Magistrate, Mr O.O. Olatunji, said the accused should be remanded at the Ikoyi Prisons pending advice from the State Director of Public prosecutions (DPP).
Anaele, 40, whose plea was not taken, had appeared on a charge of murder.
Earlier, Insp. Cousin Adams told the court that the accused had committed the offence on June 15, about 11.45 p.m, at No. 72, Goodness Estate, Satellite Town, Lagos.
Adams said that the accused had found out that someone gave his wife– Chinyere, 35, the sum of N200, which did not go down well with him.
“This angered the accused who beat up his wife to death for collecting the money,’’ he said.
The offence contravened Section 223 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015 which prescribes a death sentence for offenders.
The magistrate adjourned the case until Aug. 6.
I N societies with responsive and responsible leadership, the increasing rate of suicide is all that is needed to put things right. But here in Nigeria, the major concern of those at the helms of affairs is whatever threatens their hegemonic control of the national commonwealth.
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RAYTOWN, Mo. — A man taken to the hospital after being hit by a car while crossing the street Thursday has died, police say.
Reginald Early, 67, was crossing Gregory Boulevard around 9:07 p.m. when a 41-year-old man traveling along Gregory Boulevard in a vehicle hit him.
Early was transported to an area hospital where he later died from his injuries.
Police say they do not suspect excessive speed or alcohol contributed to the crash.
If you have any information that could help police in their investigation, please call (816) 737-6112.
PLAINFIELD, Conn. (WTNH) — Plainfield police are investigating accusations that a firefighter engaged in sexual misconduct at the Plainfield fire department.
At 5:30 p.m. last Thursday (August 10th), Plainfield police executed a search and seizure warrant at the Plainfield fire department, located at 620 Norwich Road in Plainfield. The warrant was granted due to an allegation of sexual misconduct by a member of the Plainfield Fire Department, which allegedly occurred at the fire department.
At the time that the warrant was served, fire departments from neighboring towns provided coverage to the town. Officers said that public safety was always the first priority, and at no time was public safety ever at risk while police were at the fire department.
Plainfield police are still conducting their investigation into the alleged sexual misconduct. No one has been charged.
Two bank guards were killed in an attack by militants in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said on Monday.
The attack took place in Kralchak area of the Shopian district.
The deceased have been identified as Mushtaq Ahmad (30)R/O Anantnag and Tariq Ahmad (25) R/O Tumlehal Pulwama.
According to ANI, the security guards in the van opened fired in the air to repel the attack.
Police said, unidentified gunmen indiscriminately opened fire at the bank vehicle of Jammu and Kashmir Bank with automatic and semi-automatic guns. "The two guards did not even get time to respond," said a police officer.
The officer added two bank officials are also injured in the attack.
A senior police officer posted at Shopian district said, "A search operation has been launched in the region to corner the attackers."
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× Steven Tyler performing at Hard Rock Rocksino to benefit Akron Children’s Hospital
NORTHFIELD, Ohio — Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee Steven Tyler is coming to Northeast Ohio this summer.
He will perform with the Loving Mary Band at the Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park on Saturday, June 30.
‘Rockin’ Fore the Kids!’ will benefit Akron Children’s Hospital.
Tickets for the 21 & over event are listed at $119.50 and go up to $179.50.
Pre-sale (online only) is Thursday, March 22 beginning at 10 a.m. until 10 p.m.
The Hard Rock says to use the offer code: GUITAR.
Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, March 23 at 10 a.m. At that time, tickets can be purchased at the Rocksino Box Office located next to Hard Rock Live or ticketmaster.com.
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Terry Parker of Parker Manufacturing welds part of an irrigation filter in his shop at 2127 N. Duncan Road in Wenatchee. The business, at 2127 Duncan Road in Wenatchee, takes on a wide variety of projects, but many involve constructing irrigation filters for farmers.
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Police on Sunday made the sixth arrest for the gangrape of a minor girl in Bhayander. Two others are still at large.
The accused, a 22-year-old unemployed man, who lives in Bhayander, had been absconding after a criminal complaint was filed last week. “We are looking for two other men, one of whom the victim doesn’t know,” said Shrikant Padule, senior inspector, Navghar police station.
Last week, the parents of the 17-year-old victim had registered a complaint with the police after discovering that she was two-and-a-half-month pregnant. According to the police, she had been raped repeatedly over eight months by eight men who live in the same locality.
The assaults began last year when the girl was called to a secluded area by one of the accused. The police said the accused called other friends, who also raped the girl.
“We have conducted medical tests on the victim and the accused and area gathering medical evidence,” Padule added.
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Brooks Koepka may have come up short at the PGA Championship, finishing in a tie for 13th, eight shots behind winner Justin Thomas, but he showed he belongs among golf's best with four top-15 finishes and the best cumulative score in this year's four majors.
In all, just 13 golfers made the cut at all four majors and Koepka had the best total score at 21-under. That run included his win at the U.S. Open, an 11th place finish at the Masters, and a sixth-place showing at The Open.
Interestingly, the next three golfers with the best cumulative scores at the four majors are all still winless at the majors in their careers. But for Hideki Matsuyama (-20), Matt Kuchar (-20), and Rickie Fowler (-16), it feels like it is just a matter of time.
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The Ministry of Health would like to inform the general public that Malawi will commemorate the World Mental Health Day which falls on 10th October every year under the theme “Mental Health and Older People”.The Ministry of Health would like to inform the general public that Malawi will commemorate …
Outside Lands is almost as much a food festival as a music one, and creative bites were on full display for the 10-year anniversary of the three-day event in Golden Gate Park:
Cam Newton has been catching a lot of flack for disrespecting a female sports reported by laughing at her question. The heat from the media and fans, coupled with the fact that Dannon Yogurt dropped him from their Oikos brand really has Cam shook. He released, what seems like a sincere apology. Do you think he meant it? Do you think he deserved to lose a sponsor over that moment? Check out the apology below.
Richard Murphy, the former U.S. ambassador to Damascus, rejects the view that Donald Trump reacted hastily and impulsively to alleged chemical weapons attack in Syria's Idlib province on April 4. "Photographs of civilians dead or dying from poison gases used in that attack were widely available within hours. So the President's reaction was not that 'fast'," Murphy tells the Tehran Times.
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Each year, the Financial Times gathers the best of its coverage of the Arab world. Here are the stories from 2017 that point to the most significant regional trends in business
Related Coverage What you need to know about the total solar eclipse on Aug. 21
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — On August 21, we will be treated to an event of a lifetime, a total solar eclipse.
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Last week, a report from TechCrunch claimed that Apple was about to buy Shazam for an unknown amount. For the unacquainted, Shazam is a music-detection app, but the company behind it has been looking into AR and other technologies Apple could be interested in. The buyout has now been confirmed by Apple in a public announcement.
"We are thrilled that Shazam and its talented team will be joining Apple. Since the launch of the App Store, Shazam has consistently ranked as one of the most popular apps for iOS. Apple Music and Shazam are a natural fit, sharing a passion for music discovery and delivering great music experiences to our users," Apple said in a statement.
The exact amount that Apple paid has not been disclosed, but TechCrunch believes it was around $400 million. Snap Inc and Spotify were reportedly also interested in purchasing the company. No details about the future of the Android app is known at this time.
February 15, 2017, 7:43 AM | In our Climate Diaries series, Mark Phillips continues his reporting from Antarctica, one of the most remote places on earth. He shows us the dramatic shifts happening around a half-century old research base. The icescape and the area’s penguin population reveal the impact of the rapid pace of climate change.
Like many brands, Rag & Bone has gone the way of debuting their spring and fall collections without a traditional runway show. For spring 2018 the brand unveiled 44 looks through a series of self-portraits taken by a crew of interesting influencers. Now, they're presenting the collection again through another visual medium: film.
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The six-minute short titled Why Can’t We Get Along, is described as “a visual experiment and a metaphor which illustrates why seeing the world from different perspectives can often be difficult.”
Ansel Elgort and Kate Mara star in the dizzying, dance-filled piece, set to a soundtrack by Thom Yorke, frontman of Radiohead. Eight members of the American Ballet Theater, three HipLet Ballerinas, YouTube star and dancer Kandi Reign, and three members of Bulletrun Parkour collective dance around the duo, choreographed by Benjamin Millepied.
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Because I thought about it this weekend while Krissy was away:
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President Donald Trump and the first lady will be returning to Palm Beach County on Friday night.
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FAA restrictions went into effect Friday and continue through Sunday.
According to the White House, Air Force One will depart Joint Base Andrews around 4:40 p.m. en route to Palm Beach International Airport.
Trump and first lady Melania Trump are expected to land around 7 p.m.
This will be the president's fifth trip to Palm Beach County since Thanksgiving.
Trump's last planned trip to the area was canceled due to the government shutdown that occurred Jan. 20.
The Town of Palm Beach tweeted out the following message:
"CHANGES IN TRAFFIC PATTERNS BEGINNING FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2018 NO LATER THAN 6AM: Expect traffic delays and road closures in this area thru Sunday, February 4, 2018. Motorists are encouraged to seek alternate routes."
A woman has been arrested on five counts of endangering the welfare of a child after the authorities discovered the filthy conditions they were living in.
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Rowers take off into Budd Inlet during the Olympia Area Rowers annual "Learn to Row Day" at Swantown Marina in Olympia in 2015. Tony Overman Olympian file photo
As a guest if the British royal wedding, Amal Clooney provided a bright beam of sunshine early in the day, just as the style began streaming into St George's Chapel.
According to reports it wasn't the Stella McCartney gúna that cost the most...
Everyone agreed she looked breathtaking in her custom mustard yellow Stella McCartney dress, and she has since topped best dressed lists and become a bit of a fashion inspiration for those looking to brighten up a formal occasion.
No doubt her bespoke gown and stylish gold and perspex Gianvito Rossi heels would cost a mere mortal more than a few month's wages, but the actual cost of her outfit totted up by one report could give you quite a shock - if you didn't know what it was mostly made up of!
× The John Williams Show Full Podcast: Congressman Scalise shot, “The Putin Interviews” Producer
A man opened fire in Alexandria, Virginia, where Republican Congressmen were practicing baseball for a charity event. The attacked shot Congressman Scalise and three others, so John turned to three Illinois Congressmen. Congressmen Roskam (R-6th), Quigley (D-5th) and Krishnamoorthi (D-8th) share their takeaways from the incident. And, John interviews “The Putin Interviews” Producer Fernando Sulichin, who shares a unique perspective on possible meddling in the 2016 election, as well as an Argentinian proverb.
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Arsenal have offered Aaron Ramsey a new deal to stop the Wales star entering the last year of his contract.
The four-year deal would lift the midfielder’s earnings alongside recent signings Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Henrikh Mkhitaryan on around £170,000-a-week.
Ramsey, 27, joined the Gunners in 2008 and starred in Wales’ run to the semi-finals at Euro 2016.
With Unai Emery joining the club and a new contract team in place, Arsenal are keen to prevent players running down their contracts like Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil last season.
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Speaking on the Wales tour to North America earlier this week, Ramsey hinted he would be staying.
“I think it’s an exciting time for the club," Ramsey said. "I can’t wait to get back there now.”
With Christmas shopping season in full swing, Saginaw Township Police are focusing on shoplifters. The department’s Crime Prevention Unit organized a “sting” operation this past Thursday and Friday, and made 35 arrests. Loss prevention officers from nearly two dozen stores partnered with the the Saginaw Townshp Police Shoplifter Task Force in an effort to curb retail-related crimes this holiday season. The suspects were arrested for retail fraud and outstanding warrants.
During what authorities are calling a “Shoplifiting Blitz,” store personnel were given hand-held radios to pass along information to officers in real time. Plain clothes detectives then assisted with taking shoplifting suspects into custody without incident. Saginaw Township Police say they plan more operations targeting retail crimes in the near future.
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Stevie Nicks debuted a new ballad “Your Hand I Will Never Let Go” today (June 14). The track is featured in the Naomi Wats-drama, The Book of Henry, which will hit theaters this Friday (June 16).
Related: Lana Del Rey Taps Stevie Nicks for New Track: Report
Written by Thomas Barlett and Ryan Miller, Nicks’ song will fall alongside original music composed by Michael Giacchino on the film’s soundtrack.
“Drowned in thought and caught in a stare/ Talking to ghosts who were not there,” Nicks sings. “Then you took my hand/ Transformation began/ Commotion where it once was still/ Fireworks explode/ Front row tickets to the show/ This hand I will never let it go.”
Listen to “Your Hand I Will Never Let It Go” below.
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Restaurant chain Nando's is giving away free chicken to A-level students across the East Midlands this week.
To claim your free chicken, simply turn up to any Nando's restaurant with your A-level results papers and a form of ID on the day.
You'll need to then show this to staff to claim your free food and spend over £7.
A spokesman said: "Whether you're celebrating or commiserating, we're here to help with a free 1/4 Chicken or Fire-Starter on us.
All you need to do is visit us and show your results (don't worry, we won't tell anyone!), and remember to bring your ID."
The offer is only one for one day - August 17.
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Police are hoping to close a homicide case that's gone cold. Jaclyn Burkhart, 32, was killed in a January drive-by shooting near 39th Street and Jackson Avenue.
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It was the No. 1 killer of white men in their 30s in Jackson County last year, taking more livesthan suicides, homicides and vehicular crashes combined.
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The International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators, a leading authority for campus public safety, announced today that Stanley Security renewed its commitment to IACLEA's educational programs in 2017 as a Premier-level Corporate Partner. Stanley Security's support includes awarding scholarships to IACLEA's Executive Development Institute ; a premier sponsorship of IACLEA's 2017 annual conference and exposition; and underwriting two educational webinars.
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April 20 Hong Kong stock exchange disclosure
* Shows NXP Semiconductors N.V. has sold entire 408.8 million H-shares in Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp Ltd at HK$0.99 ($0.1273) per share to Shanghai Pudong Science and Technology Investment Co Ltd
* Shanghai Pudong Science and Technology Investment Co Ltd has bought 12.6 million unlisted foreign shares in Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing at HK$0.99 per share
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Further company coverage: ($1 = 7.7756 Hong Kong dollars) (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
The coefficient of the economic activity of the population aged between 15 and 64 is 71.8%, according to NSI data for the second quarter of the year. This is 2.4% more than in the same period of 2016. The employment rate is 67.2%, which is a 3.5% increase on an annual basis. The unemployment rate is 6.3%, or 1.7% lower than the same period last year, Nova informs.
The economically inactive people aged 15 - 64 were 1,296.7 thousand, or 28.2% of the population in the same age group. Of these, 115.6 thousand, or 8.9%, are discouraged about finding a job. In the second quarter of 2017, the total number of employed people aged 15 and over was 3 171.7 thousand, of which 1 681.4 thousand were men and 1 490.4 thousand were women. The relative share of employed people aged 15 and over was 52.2% and increased by 2.7 percentage points compared to the same quarter of 2016. For men this share is 57.6% and for women - 47.2%.
Detroit schools closing early again due to hot weather
DETROIT (AP) — Detroit's public schools are closing early for a second-consecutive day because of hot weather.
The Detroit Public Schools Community District announced that classes would end three hours early on Wednesday after closing early on Tuesday as well. School field trips will be rescheduled. Updated information is being posted on the district's website .
Temperatures again were expected to rise to above 80 degrees Fahrenheit (26 degrees Celsius). The National Weather Service says severe thunderstorms also are possible this week.
Dec 10 (Reuters) - Former Cameroon international Benjamin Massing, whose crunching tackles at the World Cup in 1990 earned him an infamous reputation, died aged 55 on Sunday, local media reported.
The defender’s scything body check on Claudio Caniggia in the opening game against Argentina in Milan was later dubbed the worst tackle in World Cup history.
It reinforced an unwanted reputation of defensive brutality that surrounded Cameroon’s unprecedented run to the quarter-finals of the tournament, going further than any African side had done before.
Massing was sent off in the opening game of the 1990 World Cup and sat out the next three, but returned to play against England in the last eight in Naples where he gave away a penalty for a tackle on Gary Lineker as Cameroon were beaten 3-2 in extra time.
Massing, who played in France at Creteil, won 34 caps for his country between 1986 and 1992.
The cause of his death was not reported. (Reporting by Mark Gleeson in Bloemfontein; Editing by Toby Davis)
Wednesday’s practice at the Isle of Man TT has been cancelled followed two separate incidents.
The Superbike and Superstock session was red-flagged on the first lap.
An incident was reported at the Churchtown section of the course on the run into Ramsey.
A full course red flag was declared and the Fire Service attended the scene to deal with a tree on fire.
A second incident was also later confirmed at Ballacrye.
The session was started at 6.19pm and was halted shortly after at 6.31pm.
Dean Harrison, David Johnson, James Hillier and Gary Johnson were among the first riders to leave the line.
Harrison, who set a stunning 133mph lap from a standing start on Tuesday, again set the pace on the Silicone Engineering Kawasaki and was faster to Ballaugh than his blistering opening lap on Tuesday.
The English rider was almost six second lap quicker to Ballaugh than Peter Hickman on the Smiths BMW.
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Current Eastern Washington and former Chiawana girls basketball player Delaney Hodgins (4) attempts a layup during a Big Sky game against Sacramento State on Thursday in Cheney. Hodgins came into the game needing 15 points to break the school’s career scoring record held by her sister, Hayley (now Middleton), and got 28 to push her total to 1,865. Eastern won the game 83-76. Courtesy of Eastern Washington Athletics
" Daniel Andre Tande of Norway beat Kamil Stoch to win the second leg of ski jumping's Four Hills Tour but couldn't prevent the double Olympic champion from claiming the tournament lead on Sunday. Tande soared 138 meters with his first jump and 142 with his second to win with 289.2 points.
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - ARTIFEX MUNDI SA:
* SAID ON THURSDAY THAT IT WILL BOOK A 5.1 MILLION ZLOTY IMPAIRMENT CHARGE AFTER IMPAIRMENT TESTS OF THREE FREE-TO-PLAY GAMES’ PROJECTS
* THE CHARGE IS COMPRISED OF 69.2% OF ACTIVATED COSTS OF ‘NIGHTMARES FROM THE DEEP: A HIDDEN OBJECT ADVENTURE’ AND ‘KATE MALONE: HIDDEN OBJECT DETECTIVE’ PROJECTS
* IT FINDS THAT THE TWO PROJECT HAVE THE MARKET POTENTIAL AND WILL CONTINUE TO DEVELOP THEM
* MANAGEMENT ALSO DECIDED TO SUSPEND PRODUCTION OF “SPELLBLADE: MATCH-3 PUZZLE RPG” WHICH RESULTED IN 0.8 MILLION ZLOTY IMPAIRMENT
* ABOVEMENTIONED IMPAIRMENTS TOGETHER WITH THE ONES ANNOUNCED ON DEC. 29 WOULD LOWER FY 2017 GROSS FINANCIAL RESULT BY 10 MILLION ZLOTYS
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Rashid continues his spell. Two pronged spin attack adopted by Williamson now. DROPPED! Yadav plays the 2nd delivery straight back towards the bowler but Rashid does not get down quick enough as the ball slips through his fingers. Krunal then sends the next delivery to the backward point boundary for a four.
Rashid then hits Krunal on his back foot, the appeals for LBW are turned down but SRH review the decision. No inside edge and replays reveal the ball was going on to hit the stumps. Decision is overturned as Pandya has to return to the dugout.
MI 62/4 after 12 overs
Captain Avery will have to resign and Roger is upset he isn't considered for the position.
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) – A Palm Beach County commissioner is asking Gov. Rick Scott to declare a public health emergency that would help Florida jurisdictions deal with problems related to opioid-abuse.
Melissa McKinlay wrote a letter to the governor last week asking for the help since she said local governments can’t tackle the problems alone.
The Palm Beach Post reports (http://bit.ly/2l0SZl7 ) that the commissioner hadn’t heard back from the governor’s office yet.
The newspaper has reported that heroin-related hospital costs in Florida have reached about $4.1 million a day.
McKinlay says in the letter that other states like Virginia and Massachusetts have declared health emergencies in the wake of spikes in heroin deaths.
LONDON: Former Italy international Gianfranco Zola has resigned as manager of English Championship Birmingham City after a 2-0 home defeat by Burton Albion left them three points off the relegation zone.
Zola was appointed in December after Birmingham sacked Gary Rowett with the club in seventh place in the league and well-positioned to make the promotion playoffs.
Birmingham announced the resignation on Twitter, shortly after their latest defeat.
City are in 20th place, three points above the relegation positions to the third-tier League One.
Former Chelsea forward Zola previously managed West Ham United and Watford in England.
(Reporting by Simon Evans, editing by Ed Osmond)
Israel is barring tourists and pilgrims from Indonesia in response to what it says is a ban on Israelis by Jakarta.
Tens of thousands of Indonesian Muslims visit Israel every year as part of a wider tour of the Middle East.
Indonesian officials have not confirmed Israel’s assertion that they have suspended visas for Israeli tourists. The countries do hot have diplomatic relations.
But Indonesians have protested what they say is Israel’s harsh treatment of the Palestinians. Earlier this month, Indonesian demonstrators set fire to U.S. and Israeli flags outside the U.S. Embassy in Jakarta to protest the moving of the U.S. Embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.
The tourist ban comes amid signs that relations between the Jewish state and the world’s largest Muslim-populated country appeared to be warming.
Trade between Israeli and Indonesia has expended and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called for diplomatic ties with Indonesia.
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In a new interview, Hillary Clinton revealed that she had no idea why people chanted “lock her up” during the 2016 election.
Clinton told NPR that “the first time [I was] actually aware of hearing [Lock Her Up] was at the Republican convention. I think it went on before that. I didn’t pay a lot of attention to it. I thought, ‘OK, fine. He is whipping up his crowds. He is throwing them red meat, and I’m Exhibit A of that.’”
“But when they brought it inside to their convention, so that it became, in effect, part of the historic record of the general election, I was stunned,” She continued. “I thought, What are they talking about and why are they saying this?” – READ MORE
Sunday's big game is expected to be the coldest on record with temperatures in the low single digits at kickoff time. With windchill, it will feel well below zero.
The game is being played indoors at U.S. Bank Stadium, but strict security measures could mean longer waits to get in.
“This is very important for us to make sure that people who are coming here and visiting for the Super Bowl to please dress appropriately,” NFL security chief Cathy Lanier told USA Today. “Even if you are only out for a few minutes, it can get quite cold here. You need to dress in layers, hats, gloves, scarves covering your extremities (and) comfortable shoes or boots.”
Doctors say to limit your alcohol consumption, which would impair your judgement and make blood vessels in your body dilate, so heat escapes your body.
The previous low temperature at a Super Bowl was January 24, 1982, was 16 degrees in Detroit for Super Bowl XVI.
Archpriest Vsevolod Chaplin said another option would be to bring back the Romanov dynasty, which was overthrown exactly a century ago in 1917 Archpriest Vsevolod Chaplin said another option would be to bring back the Romanov dynasty, which was overthrown exactly a century ago in 1917. 'It doesn't matter that we don't now have formal monarchy, I think we can re-make it with Putin on top.
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AMMAN - Syrian rebels said on Saturday they had brought down a Russian warplane in an area of northern Syria that has seen heavy air strikes, and two rebel sources said they had captured the pilot who was badly injured.
A rebel source said the Sukhoi plane was shot down over Khan al-Subl town near the city of Saraqeb, close to a major highway that has come under fierce air attack and attempts to advance on the ground by the Syrian army and Iranian-backed militias.
Two rebel sources said the pilot was badly injured after escaping the crash by parachute. A third rebel source said he was killed. There was no immediate comment from the Russian or Syrian armies.
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YAOUNDE, Cameroon (AP) — Cameroon's minister of communications says 47 suspected separatists and leaders of a group that declared the independence of English-speaking regions have been extradited from Nigeria.
Issa Tchiroma Bakary said those extradited arrived in Cameroon on Monday. He said among them were Julius Ayuk Tabe, who in October proclaimed himself the president of Ambazonia. Tabe and nine others were arrested in Abuja, Nigeria, in January.
Bakary said the others arrested in Nigeria and extradited were being trained to return to Cameroon and fight.
Cameroon has areas that were colonies of France and Britain until the early 1960s. The West African country's English-speaking population started protests in 2016 charging discrimination by the majority French-speaking population, and calling for greater autonomy of its northwest and southwest regions. Separatists later called for independence.
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The Orland Art Center, 732 4th St., will host the show “The Artist and the Camera,” put on by the Tehama County Photo Club.
An artists reception is set for 3-7 p.m. Friday at the center.
The club members offer an array of material using their talents as photographers in different settings — farms, birds, splashes of colors. So many different beautiful pictures to see. Refreshments are always on the table for you to enjoy and they are free.
The Orland Volunteer Fire Department’s annual Spaghetti Feed is set for 11 a.m. Saturday at the Fire Hall on Fifth Street and continuing on until everyone is fed. There will be raffles prizes by the score and cakes and cookies to bid on.
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - The Decatur Public Library and HSHS St. Mary's Hospital is hosting a support group for those suffering from postpartum depression.
The group is called "You Are Not Alone: Learning about Postpartum Depression."
The meeting will be on Tuesday, May 15 at 6 p.m. at the Madden Auditorium in the Decatur Public Library.
There will be a speaker named Emily Lux who is a PhD student at the University Of Illinois School Of Social Work and a panel discussion featuring local experts on postpartum depression.
This is a kick-off event for the Macon County Mother to Mother postpartum depression group. The group meets two times per month at the Decatur Public Library in the Staley Room.
For more information, call Karla Thornton, MAC, LPC at 217-464-2045.
Araujo has a good chance to make the Orioles' Opening Day bullpen, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports.
Araujo posted a 1.81 ERA in 64.2 innings at High-A Myrtle Beach in the Cubs' organization last season, striking out 32.4 percent of batters while walking just 6.6 percent. Despite only throwing two innings at Double-A, Araujo was selected by the Orioles in the Rule 5 draft and has impressed so far this spring, allowing two runs in six innings, with one walk and seven strikeouts. He'll have to remain on the active roster all season or be offered back to the Cubs, but has a good chance to make it on an Orioles team that lacks bullpen depth.
The Minister of Local Government and Provincial Councils’, Faiszer Mustapha says, the report compiled by the Delimitation Appeals Committee cannot be accepted as the report has not been signed by all members of the Committee.
The minister made this statement when a group including the Chairman of the Committee, Asoka Peiris, arrived at the Ministry to hand over the report today, January 02.
This move was revealed during a media briefing that is currently underway, as two of the five committee members are yet to sign the report.
Mobile phones and a wallet have been stolen during a raid on a home in Gaywood.
Officers are appealing for witnesses following the burglary in King John Avenue on Friday, August 4 between 10pm and 10.30pm.
Other items stolen from the property, which was entered through an insecure front door, include an iPad and keys.
Police are keen to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the incident or seen anything suspicious.
Witnesses should contact Det Con Emma Cross at Lynn CID on 101.
If you're in the Midlands and a frequent caller or listener of the popular Paul Finebaum Show, you won't have to call in on Friday.
The show, which airs at 3 p.m. on the SEC Network, will be live from Downtown Columbia on Friday at the Carolina Ale House, located at 708 Lady St.
The network's studio show, SEC Now, will also broadcast live from Columbia on Friday.
The show will be here "to capture the atmosphere of South Carolina fans with both the men and women's team playing in the Final Four this weekend."
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The show will be followed by the women's matchup vs. Mississippi at 7:30 p.m. on ESPN 2. The men will play on Saturday vs. Gonzaga, tip-off time is scheduled for 6:09 p.m.
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Multiple media outlets report that the National Weather Service in Raleigh said southwest winds pushed the smoke up Sunday from the southeast Georgia fire. The Division of Environmental Quality air quality index number for the Triangle area of Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill hit the orange alert level Sunday.
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After a sluggish first half that saw his team clinging to 50-49 halftime lead over Minnesota, James Harden and the Rockets turned up their jets to the tune of whopping 50 point third quarter paced by the Beard’s 22 point outburst. Harden would finish the night with a game high 36 points in the “Blue Night” adidas Harden Vol.2 as Houston claimed a 3-1 series lead with their 119-110 win. PJ Tucker continued to shine on the sneaker front as he broke out yet another exclusive this time donning a pair of Ohio State PE Nike LeBron 12 Lows.
In Utah, Donovan Mitchell continued his sensational play in the adidas Dame 4 as he dropped 33 points to lead the Jazz to a 113-96 victory over the Thunder. OKC was paced by Paul George’s 32 point effort as he played in a black/orange PE colorway of his Nike PG2 while Russell Westbrook finished the night with 23 points and 14 boards in the “PHD” version of his Jordan Why Not Zer0.1.
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Chobani Greek yogurt founder Hamdi Ulukaya settled a $1 billion lawsuit with his ex-wife on Tuesday — just as a judge was about to issue a critical ruling in the...
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Cadillac Jack asks you 10 general knowledge trivia questions in 60 seconds. You’ll win $10 for every question you get right. Answer all 10 questions correctly and you win $1000! Here’s a tip to make it easier to win money: When any contestant gives a wrong answer, Caddy and Dallas will let everyone know the correct answer and then use that question again in next Thursday’s edition of The $1000 Minute! Listen to play along Thursday Mornings at 6:15 and 8:15.
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July is peak season for getting sick from swimming in a freshwater lake or pond, according to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Center study. Florida Department of Health’s Alvina Chu says avoiding swimming in contaminated water is the easiest way to prevent illness.
“One tip for avoiding illnesses or preventing illnesses relating to untreated recreational water if there’s been a recent rain or if the water is discolored, foamy, or scummy. Or also if there are advisories posted.”
Chu says the only fatal waterborne illness is caused by an amoeba called naegleria fowleri that infects a swimmer when contaminated water gets up their nose.
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ADL refuses Reina talks?
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Reports claim Aurelio De Laurentiis refused to talk with Pepe Reina’s agent about a Napoli renewal.
The goalkeeper is out of contract at the end of the coming season, and it’s believed the Partenopei are looking for a goalkeeper this summer.
Udinese admitted yesterday that there’s interest in Alex Meret, while Lukasz Skorupski has also been touted as possible long-term replacement for Reina.
According to La Repubblica, the Spaniard’s agent approached the club to discuss a new contract, but was rebuffed by the President.
“A renewal? Don’t talk about it!” De Laurentiis is quoted as having said.
“There’s already a valid agreement until June 30, 2018.”
Tennessee running back John Kelly (4) is tackled by Georgia defensive back J.R. Reed (20) and linebacker Roquan Smith (3) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne) Wade Payne AP
The Arena Lacrosse League is offering fans an opportunity to see the Peterborough Timbermen's debut game Saturday in Oshawa for free.
Fans can print off a voucher from the ALL web site, at www.arenalacrosseleague.ca, and exchange it for a ticket at Timbermen sponsors Fitzsimmons Towing and Repair or Southside Pizzeria by Friday, according to ALL commissioner Paul St. John.
The Timbermen will debut in the 4 p.m. game against St. Catharines in a triple-header at Oshawa's Tribute Communities Centre. The Timbermen, comprised mostly of local and area players, will play home games at the Memorial Centre on Feb. 26 and March 19. The ALL is an amateur winter league designed to provide a place to play for players 18 and over hoping to one day play in the National Lacrosse League.
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Nifty PCR-OI has increased to 1.10 from 1.01. The rise in the ratio may be due to increase in PE of 9100 and decrease in CE of 9400. PE of 9100 and CE of 9200 are the highest number of contracts traded.
Trading of SGX Nifty futures on the Singapore stock exchange indicates that the Nifty could lose 1 point at the opening bell.
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BERLIN — A group of city counsellors in Munich say they want the southern German city’s main train station to have a landing pad for flying taxis.
Five city council members from the Christian Social Union party submitted a motion Wednesday calling on rail company Deutsche Bahn to consider the space needed for flying taxis in its plans for a future redesign of the station.
In their motion, they write that “it is to be expected that within a few years technology will have advanced so far that flying taxis can be used to transport people.”
The party, which has a majority across Bavaria but is in opposition in the state capital’s assembly, has recently been championing the idea of flying taxis as a future means of travel.
Batherson picked up a hat trick in QMJHL Blainville-Boisbriand's 5-4 win over Drummondville on Friday.
A gold medalist with Team Canada in the recently completed World Juniors, Batherson now has five goals and 17 points in 10 games with the Armada after his trade from Cape Breton in early January. A fourth-round pick of Ottawa in 2016, Batherson has gone from a virtual unknown to a quality prospect in less than a year. His overall numbers this season (22 goals, 56 points in 34 games) are exceptional and Batherson's transition to the professional ranks in 2018-19 should be fascinating to watch.
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) – U.S. senators in Alaska, Washington and Hawaii have proposed legislation intended to improve volcano monitoring efforts and early warning capabilities.
The measure would put the Alaska, Cascades and Hawaiian volcano observatories into a connected system and create a 24-hour Volcano Watch Office to provide ongoing situational awareness of active volcanoes in the U.S. and its territories.
A Senate energy committee release says the Alaska Volcano Observatory has long been underfunded and is among the busiest observatories in the world. The Cascades observatory, in Washington, monitors volcanoes in that state, Oregon and Idaho, and two of the more active volcanoes, Kilauea and Mauna Loa, are monitored by the Hawaiian observatory.
The bill is from Sens. Lisa Murkowski, Maria Cantwell of Washington and Mazie Hirono of Hawaii, all energy committee members.
Environment Canada issued special air quality statements for cities and towns along the eastern slopes of the Canadian Rockies Monday as smoke from wildfires in western Alberta and British Columbia blanketed the region.
The statements warn that smoke is creating poor air quality and reduced visibility, warning that some people may experience symptoms such as increased coughing, throat irritation, headaches or shortness of breath. Children, seniors, and those with cardiovascular or lung disease, such as asthma, are especially at risk.
The good news is in the weather forecast which calls for showers during the day which are expected to ease the smoky conditions and move the air quality health index down to more tolerable levels.
Even so, Environment Canada is urging everyone to consider reducing or rescheduling strenuous outdoor activities if you start experiencing symptoms such as coughing and throat irritation.
Jan 30 (Reuters) - Fibria Celulose SA:
* BRAZIL WOOD PULP PRODUCER FIBRIA SEES PULP PRICES RISING, NO SIGN OF DECLINE IN Q1 -EXECUTIVE
* FIBRIA EXECUTIVE SAYS CO IS FAVORABLE TO CONSOLIDATION IN BRAZIL‘S PULP SECTOR
* FIBRIA EXECUTIVE SAYS CO AND ITS SHAREHOLDERS KNOW NOTHING OF REPORTED NEGOTIATIONS WITH PAPER EXCELLENCE
* FIBRIA EXECUTIVE SAYS GLOBAL PULP DEMAND IS STRONGER THAN NORMAL AHEAD OF CHINESE NEW YEAR
* FIBRIA EXECUTIVE SAYS CO WANTS TO PARTICIPATE IN CONSOLIDATION OF BRAZIL‘S PULP SECTOR WHENEVER IT COMES
* FIBRIA EXECUTIVE SAYS VALUATION OF ELDORADO IN PAPER EXCELLENCE ACQUISITION WOULD BE A DEALBREAKER IN ANY TIE-UP TALKS
* FIBRIA INDEBTEDNESS LIKELY TO FALL OVER THE COURSE OF 2018 -CFO Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting by Brad Haynes and Alberto Alerigi Jr.)
So much for a slow April.
It's been a busy month for Illini basketball, and that continued this week with several big storylines.
Mark Tupper joins Gordon Voit in studio to discuss the recent transfers of Michael Finke and Matic Vesel, and who Brad Underwood is looking at to take their spots. Click the video above to watch!
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Dixie Heights senior Caroline Buddenburg goes up for the layup during a girls basketball game featuring Highlands at Dixie Heights Feb. 2, 2018 at Dixie Heights HS, Edgewood. Both teams were 17-6 on the season going into the game. The Enquirer/James Weber
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The Washington Nationals selected the cousin of Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins in the 20th round of the 2017 MLB draft on Wednesday.
Jake Cousins attended the University of Pennsylvania, where he starred as a pitcher and finished his final year in the Ivy League's top five in wins, strikeouts and ERA. The righthander, who stands 6'4" and weighs 200 pounds, was first-team All-Ivy League last season.
Kirk Cousins tweeted his congratulations to his cousin (ha!) after he was selected.
Congrats to my cousin, Jake, being drafted by the Washington Nationals today! There's room for another Cousins in DC! pic.twitter.com/2beUJY6Hog — Kirk Cousins (@KirkCousins8) June 14, 2017
If I were a general manager, my entire draft strategy would revolve around my appreciation of dumb irony.
Feb 14 Kambi Group Plc
* Q4 revenue 14.3 million euros ($15.18 million), up from 14.2 million euros year ago
* Q4 operating profit (EBIT) 1.8 million euros, down from 3.3 million euros year ago
* Q4 margin was unfavorably affected by end user friendly outcomes in English football during latter part of Q4 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9418 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
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Sophie Bubnar and Domi Amato both had hat tricks Tuesday as defending Division 3 champion Powers Catholic had little trouble in winning its district soccer tournament opener 9-0 vs. Corunna at Atwood Stadium.
Emma Murlick, Maddie Cardinal and Sam Snyder also scored for the Chargers, who are ranked No. 1. Cardinal also picked up four assists. The Chargers will face Montrose at 5 p.m. Thursday at Atwood.
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The European Central Bank and Bank of Japan are about three years behind the Federal Reserve in policy normalization as inflation in Europe and Japan will likely stay below their 2 percent target in the foreseeable future, Bank of America Merrill Lynch said on Monday.
FILE PHOTO: The Federal Reserve headquarters in Washington September 16 2015. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo
The ECB would not raise its policy rates until 2019, while the BOJ would only make modest adjustments in yield curve control and raise its policy rate until at least 2010, Bank of America Merrill’s global economist Ethan Harris wrote in a research note.
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Emergency crews responded to a fully involved fire Monday morning in east Topeka.
The was reported just after 9:00 a.m. in the 300 block of Southeast Liberty, just south of Ripley Park. Topeka Police Dispatch tells KSNT News a woman inside was able to get out safely.
KSNT News has a crew on the scene and will update as new information becomes available.
Scanner traffic reported the fire was under control at 9:22 a.m.
The cause of the fire and the estimated amount of damage is unknown at this time.
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Evans noted that autonomous driving is still in the "muddy pit" of foundation building, and nowhere near market-ready. But he envisioned a driverless car that barely resembled the cars of today — sharing little more than four wheels and a frame.
"You can completely reimagine what the car might be or what it even means to say a car or a bus or a truck if you don't have to have an internal combustion engine," Evans said.
If the car is driverless, why should the seats face forward? Why would it need a steering wheel? How could we optimize the space to be more productive while in transit?
And once computers take the wheel, there begins something of a snowball effect to change roads and eventually cities, Evans said.
"Computers don't drive like people drive, and so you will have a very different way of thinking about what the road is, what lanes are, what signaling is," Evans said. "If you change what roads are, you can kind of change what cities are."
The woman is currently being treated at a local hospital in the area.
The man said his wife was alone at home when few men forcibly entered the house and took her to their residence and raped her. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)
Hamirpur (Uttar Pradesh): A man from Uttar Pradesh's Hamirpur town has alleged that his wife was gangraped by four men.
The man further alleged that after raping his wife on June 29 the accused paraded her naked through the village and also thrashed her.
The woman is currently being treated at a local hospital in the area.
"The incident took place when my wife was alone at home. They forcibly entered the house and took her to their residence and raped her. She has been brutally attacked and is being treated now," woman's husband told ANI.
"We have registered a case under sections 323, 504 of Indian Penal Code. Further investigation is underway," Superintendents of Police Ajay Kumar Singh said.
PESHAWAR: Five members of a family were shot dead by unidentified gunmen on Monday night, according to report by a local media outlet citing law enforcement agencies.
The attack took place at the residence of a civil servant named Yahya in Lala Kalay, said police officers. Yahya, his wife, his sister-in-law Esha and two children name Shoaib and Zohaib were killed. The children were five-year-old and 18 months old respectively. An investigation team has been set up by the police which will present its report in a couple of days, though motives for the murders are currently unclear.
An FIR [first information report] has also been registered with the Chamkani police.
MARAWI CITY, Philippines, June 15 (Reuters) - A Philippines politician said on Thursday residents fleeing besieged Marawi City had seen at least 100 bodies in an area where intense fighting has taken place between security forces and Islamist militants in the last three weeks.
Zia Alonto Adiong, who is helping in rescue and relief efforts, said he had earlier mistakenly said 500 to 1,000 dead bodies were seen by residents.
"I'm sorry, I'm talking about the estimated number of trapped residents," he told reporters.
"Dead bodies, at least 100, scattered around the encounter area."
The military has said 290 people have died in more than three weeks of fighting, including 206 militants, 58 soldiers and 26 civilians. (Reporting by Neil Jerome Morales; Writing by Raju Gopalakrishnan; Editing by Michael Perry and Clarence Fernandez)
Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard is expected to sit out the entire preseason because of right quadriceps tendinopathy, the team announced Saturday (via my SanAntonio.com).
“A timeline for his return to the court will be determined at a later date,” the Spurs said in a press release.
While missing exhibition games is nothing to panic over, any injury to the team’s best player is enough to give Spurs fans heartburn.
San Antonio was beating the Warriors by 21 points in Game 1 of last season’s Western Conference finals, before Leonard re-injured his ankle thanks to a dubious defensive maneuver by Zaza Pachulia. With Leonard out, Golden State came back to win Game 1 and went on to sweep the series.
But given coach Gregg Popovich’s penchant for prudence, the Spurs are likely just being careful with Leonard in preparation for games that count.
As councillor Susan Murray was clearly writing in her civic capacity about the All Saints disturbances, I wish that she had addressed a few more pertinent questions about the evening.
Who signed off the risk assessment for this event? What steps did the council take to ensure the safety of the site manager and her staff, as well as that of the public? Would the hirer’s public liability insurance have been sufficient to cover damage to the building? What advice was sought from the police?
I suggest that trouble at this event was predictable. The jostling of members of the public leaving a prior event indicates that neither the hirer nor the council had an adequate plan in place to deal with the situation. The word negligent springs to mind. Hopefully lessons have been learned for the future.
Bill Ball
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Chief Executive officer of Health Dr Malik Ibadat Khan has constituted an inquiry committee to find out the facts behind the protest of the nurses at THQ Hospital Hasanabdal . The committed will be headed by Medical Superintendent Asfandyar Hospital Attock. CEO while talking to this journalist said that action will be taken after the completion of the inquiry.It is worth mentioning that female nurses kept continued their protest for the second consecutive day against the alleged rude behaviour and harassment of Medical Superintendent Dr Asad Ismail on the one or other pretext. Medical Superintendent Dr Asad Ismail when contacted said that he had been on different t positions for the last 12 years in Attock district and no such situation arose.
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A man accused of kidnapping an infant Saturday in Pennsylvania is also suspected in connection with the death of the infant's mother.
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Pennsylvania State Police had issued an Amber Alert on Saturday for the 8-month-old girl after she was abducted in Sharpsville.
Ariella Downs was reported to have been abducted from a home on Canterbury Court. Police identified the suspect as the infant's father, 36-year-old Antonio Velazquez-Rupert.
State police said both the infant and Velazquez-Rupert were found more than 300 miles away in Reading City around 3:45 p.m. Saturday. Sharpsville police Chief Chris Hosa said, "The baby is fine."
Police said that in addition to the kidnapping, Velazquez-Rupert is suspected of killing the baby's mother. Amanda Downs was found dead inside her Sharpsville apartment.
Velazquez-Rupert is charged with homicide and kidnapping. He remained in the Berks County Jail Sunday night.
Ontario’s Liberal Party meets today to hear from Premier Kathleen Wynne, who is expected to deliver a “rally-style” speech to party members for the last time before the coming spring provincial election.
The gathering in downtown Toronto, which enters its second day today, will focus on campaign preparedness, volunteer training and recruitment.
Wynne’s speech, expected late Saturday afternoon, is one of two keynote addresses at the weekend event.
Also delivering a keynote address is Grey Cup-winning coach of the Toronto Argonauts, Marc Trestman, around noon.
Wynne opened the convention Friday night by participating in a candidate spotlight and taking questions from party members.
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Portugal has requested assistance from European partners to fight over 200 daily forest fires mainly in the central and northern parts of the country that threaten to spread further with more hot weather in the coming days. Spain immediately offered to send aircraft from an EU "buffer capacity" as well as ground forest fighting modules to aid the Portuguese forces.
People’s alliance for change president Andyford Banda says greediness among leaders is the source of many problems the country is facing.
Mr. Banda says Zambians must consider choosing leaders who have a heart for the country.
He says the country is capable of perform better if only leaders presiding over public affairs do the will of people.
He was speaking to traders in Bauleni Compound.
"I've been looking forward to being a UCLA Bruin since I was young," he said. "The alumni here have set such a high standard both academically and athletically and as a UCLA student-athlete, I'm disappointed in myself that I failed to live up to that. I can only hope that my actions, my words, my hard work in the weeks to come will prove to my coaches, my teammates and our fans that I am more capable of meeting that high standard.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senior House Democrats are extolling the benefits of President Barack Obama’s health care law in hopes of derailing Republican plans to gut the statute.
Speaking to reporters Monday, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi says the GOP will begin its “assault” on the law when the 115th Congress convenes Tuesday.
She says abolishing so-called Obamacare as Republicans have promised will force people to pay more for their health insurance while getting much less coverage than they receive through the law. She says undoing the law also will undermine Medicaid and Medicare.
Pelosi is urging people to “take a second look” at how the law has improved their lives.
House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer says many people who voted for President-elect Donald Trump want the health care law preserved.
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An Indian company that is partnering with the Trump Organization on an office tower project outside New Delhi has been accused of running an elaborate real estate swindle that cheated investors out of nearly $150 million.
Documents obtained by The Associated Press make no mention of the Trump Organization, and focus largely on two real estate deals that began years before the organization signed a 2016 agreement with IREO to partner on an office tower outside of New Delhi.
Ramesh Sanka, the former CEO of the real estate firm IREO, says he saw “various acts of cheating, fraud and misappropriation of money,” creating “huge wrongful gains” for the company’s managing director and his associates.
Top IREO officials could not be reached for comment.
A Salina man returns home from work to discover that three of his guns have been stolen.
Preston Trow told officers he came home Thursday evening and saw his front door open.
Upon entering his house in the 600 block of N. 13th he found broken glass on the floor and firearms stolen from his gun cabinet.
Police say a 1970 Remington 870 Wingmaster 12-gauge shotgun, Savage 300 Win Mag rifle plus a Ruger p-90 dc .45 were all stolen.
Police say thieves gained entry by forcing the back door open. Loss and damage is listed at $3,350.
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Wheat for Dec. was up 2.75 cents at 4.4350 a bushel; Dec. corn rose .50 cent at 3.50 a bushel; Dec. oats was gained 3.75 cents at $2.51 bushel; while Nov. soybeans advanced 4 cents at $9.7225 a bushel.
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Beef was higher and pork was lower on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange October live cattle was up .87 cent at $1.1102 a pound; Oct. feeder cattle rose .38 cent at $1.5395 a pound; while Oct. lean hogs fell 1.75 cents at $.5917 a pound.
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Turtle Beach showed off new wireless gaming headsets for the Xbox One and the PS4. Both of the Xbox One headsets use Microsoft's Direct Connect technology, which makes pairing a bit simpler.
The company will offer $100 starting models for both consoles. The $150 models feature a slightly different aesthetic and leather-like ear cups.
UK man charged with inventing claim of VIP pedophile ring
LONDON (AP) — Prosecutors say a British man who alleged he was abused by a ring of politically powerful pedophiles has been charged with inventing the claims.
The man, identified only as Nick, sparked a major police investigation with claims that prominent people in British politics and law enforcement sexually abused children and committed several murders in the 1970s and 80s.
Police raided the homes of retired Field Marshal Edwin Bramall and former politicians Harvey Proctor and Leon Brittan. But the Metropolitan Police closed its investigation in 2016 without any arrests or charges.
A report said police had made "numerous errors," including placing too much faith in the sole complainant.
The Crown Prosecution Service said Tuesday that 50-year-old Nick faces 12 charges of perverting the course of justice and one fraud count.
A former Olive Branch police officer has been arrested after officials found large amounts of marijuana and money at his home.
DeSoto County Sheriff's Department officials said Frederick Jenkins was under house arrest by Mississippi Department of Corrections when he was arrested.
Officers raided the home around 4 p.m. after receiving an anonymous tip about drug activity at the home.
In 2016, officers found 171 grams of marijuana, a large amount of money, and various weapons at his home, leading to the house arrest.
Officials said Jenkins was a police officer with Olive Branch in the 1990's.
This is an ongoing story. Stay tuned for more updates.
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Kickoff: Thursday, 5:30 p.m. (KNBC/4)
Outlook: Looking for a reason the Patriots won’t win the Super Bowl again? You won’t find it here. This year’s roster is only more talented than last year’s. The NFL’s No. 1 scoring defense added another Pro Bowl corner. The offense added a No. 1 wideout. Rob Gronkowski is healthy. Tom Brady still hasn’t eaten gluten. The Chiefs are a playoff-caliber team with a real shot to win the AFC West, and still, they don’t seem to have a chance here. Maybe it’s the overwhelming impulse to think the Patriots would never screw this up. Maybe it’s the fact that, since 2007, Brady is 51-1 at home against AFC teams in the regular season. Either way, the Patriots are not starting 0-1.
Player to watch: Brandin Cooks, WR. Brady’s newly acquired No. 1 wideout could be his most talented since Randy Moss.
Line: Patriots by 9
Prediction: Patriots, 34-24
Winning numbers drawn in 'Daily 3 Midday' game
SACRAMENTO (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday afternoon's drawing of the California Lottery's "Daily 3 Midday" game were:
6-8-4
(six, eight, four)
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South Africa’s Kevin Anderson competes in a singles match against Damir Dzumhur representing Bosnia and Herzegovina Monday at the Memphis Open. The tournament field is wide open this year as Kei Nishikori is not defending his title. The top U.S. contender is John Isner, who was ranked 19th in the world in the Emirates ATP rankings as of Jan. 2. Isner was a 2010 Memphis Open finalist. Also in the field is American Taylor Fritz, No. 76 in the world and last year’s runner-up.
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When construction crews were building an 18,000-square-foot mansion on the former site of a 20th-century castle in Tarrytown, New York in 2015, they happened upon an unusual artifact: a 2,000-year-old Roman tombstone that is now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Work on the gargantuan house, which is one of 13 in a development "created in the spirit of the Gilded Age" called Greystone on Hudson, finished last month. It could now be yours for $13 million.
April 24 (Reuters) - One Jordanian citizen was among 10 people killed when a man drove a rental van into a Toronto crowd on Monday, an official at the Embassy of Jordan in Ottawa said on Tuesday.
"We can only confirm that a Jordanian citizen was among the deceased," a woman at the embassy who would only give her name as Noor Kh, told Reuters, declining to give any details about the identity of the victim. (Reporting by Andrea Hopkins Editing by James Dalgleish)
For the fitness-minded among us, health-related documentaries are far more fascinating than any work of fiction. We want to watch people expose the truths about sugar or toxins in our household products. Give us real stories of people who grapple with their health or bodies, only to triumph in the end. Bring on the docs about sustainable farming, the future of food, and nutrition-related legislative battles!
The following nine documentaries are by turn enlightening, scary, moving, and informative, and each of them is available to stream on Netflix. Prepare to be outraged, educated, inspired, or all three at the click of a button.
Brighton and Hove Albion have been promoted to the Premier League for the first time in their history. Chris Hughton’s side beat Wigan Athletic 2-1 on Monday to stay top of the Championship and put a 15-point gap between themselves and third-place Huddersfield Town. Huddersfield then failed to defeat Derby County in the later match, […]
A 15-year-old mother and her 4-month-old baby son are both in the custody of the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families after the girl was found in Springfield sometime Tuesday, Newburyport police said.
Authorities said Shantel Van Voorhis and her baby, Jacob Van Voorhis, disappeared from the DARE Family Services facility in Newburyport at about 2:30 a.m. Monday.
The baby was turned over to his biological family in Worcester earlier Tuesday and is in DCF custody as well.
Alerts were posted by Newburyport police and Massachusetts State Police seeking public help in locating the pair. Police believed Van Voorhis may have left the facility with a friend of hers.
A vehicle description was posted and that car was found in Springfield earlier today.
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A new project exploring the lost art of letter writing has attracted support from councillors.
Derbyshire County Council members Judith Twigg and Jim Perkins and Derbyshire Dales District Councillor Richard Bright have funded the initiative by Junction Arts which will work with Age UK Derby and Derbyshire groups in Bakewell, Hope and Hulland Ward. The project starts in July.
The Los Angeles Lakers will host a second workout with top NBA draft prospect Lonzo Ball, according to Ramona Shelburne of ESPN.
Ball's second workout will be held at an undisclosed location on Friday with his hope being to show the Lakers his work ethic and training methods. Shelburne also reports that the Lakers met with UCLA coaches to discuss Ball.
The Lakers hosted Ball for his first workout on June 7. His outspoken father, Lonzo Ball, was not in attendance.
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Ball averaged 14.6 points, 7.6 assists and 6.0 rebounds in his only season at UCLA.
Ball had previously declined to work out for the Boston Celtics, who have the No. 1 pick in the draft.
The Lakers have the second pick in the draft, which will be held on June 22 in Brooklyn, New York.
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Did you know that some items that could land on your dinner plant are actually in your backyard? Chef Alex from the Culinary Institute of Michigan (CIM) in Muskegon, recently taught FOX 17 Morning Mix host Todd Chance what items are edible.
Some of the greens included Ramps, which are a wild leek that grow in boggy areas in clusters. Another item was pea shoots found in the wild along with chick weed.
Mushrooms grow all over the place but you have to be careful because some are poisonous.
Watch the video to see how Chef Alex explains the flavors and how to carefully make your selections.
To learn more about what the CIM has to offer or if you are considering a culinary career, visit culinaryinstitutemi.com
The Lacey Fire Department responded to a Christmas Day blaze destroyed a residence in the 4500 block of Ruddell Road. All the occupants of the residence escaped the blaze uninjured, but the home is considered as total loss, according to Battalion Chief Mike Heikes. Lt. Jason Berman is also shown holding the charred remains of what was the Christmas tree.
LONGVIEW – A fatal accident in Longview remains under investigation. The car/pedestrian accident occurred just after 10:00 Tuesday night on East Marshall Avenue. Dead at the scene was Thomas David Drennan, 65, of Longview. He was walking in the inside eastbound lane, and according to witnesses, possibly attempting to cross the roadway. After the car hit him, the driver stopped and attempted to block traffic until emergency services arrived.
Iraq: Suicide bombing kills at least 22 in Baghdad
BAGHDAD - At least 22 people are dead after a suicide bomber blew up his vehicle in a bustling market area in Baghdad.
Police say the bomber attacked an outdoor fruit and vegetable market, day laborers and a police checkpoint in Baghdad's Sadr City.
Up to 35 other people were wounded.
Virtually every form of movement is faster -- both overall and with abilities like gliding and Supers. Those Supers and power weapon ammo will be available more frequently, too. And if you thought the regular gameplay revolved too heavily around auto rifles, you'll be happy to hear that hand cannons, fusion rifles and other guns should be more useful.
There are other competitive tweaks in line for March 27th, such as quitting penalties, a weekly playlist and 6-on-6 Iron Banner. All told, it's evident that Bungie wants the Crucible to be more appealing in its own right, rather than something to grind when you're looking for new gear. It's just unfortunate that these updates will have taken half a year.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - NCI Building Systems Inc:
* NCI BUILDING SYSTEMS ANNOUNCES SECONDARY OFFERING BY INVESTMENT FUNDS ASSOCIATED WITH CLAYTON DUBILIER & RICE, LLC
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Tax appeal workshop Wednesday in Buffalo Grove
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State Rep. Carol Sente will host a free property tax appeals workshop for residents of Vernon Township from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 16, at the township's community services building, 2900 N. Main St., Buffalo Grove.
Township Supervisor Daniel Didech and Assessor Gary Raupp will be on hand to explain the residential property assessment and appeal process, as well as walk participants step by step through the property tax appeal process.
Visit http://www.lakecountyil.gov/ for a list of assessment help centers. The last day for residents of Lake County to file their appeals is 30 days after the publication of current assessments for your township.
West Sussex County Council has stepped in to begin the legal process of evicting travellers from Brookfield Park.
At least five caravans and multiple vehicles were parked on the land, located near Worthing Road, in Littlehampton, when they moved in on Friday. Now, Arun District Council, which owns the land, confirmed that the county council will be attending court on Thursday on behalf of Arun to regain control of the park.
This comes as travellers moved into Tarring Park, Worthing.
New York Yankees have acquired AJ Cole from Washington Nationals
Cole, 26, was 1-1 with a 13.06 ERA in four appearances this season before being designated for assignment last week.
He has allowed six home runs in 10 1/3 innings.
Cole is 5-8 with a 5.32 ERA in 110 innings for the Nationals over four seasons.
The Yankees said they would add Cole to the 25-man roster.
He will take the spot of right-hander David Hale, who was designated for assignment after closing out the team's 14-1 win over the Minnesota Twins on Monday.
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The coldest week of the winter could be just around the corner, with most of the population likely to see a few flakes of the white stuff.
A series of weather warnings are in place, forecasting snow and ice from Sunday and throughout next week, the Met Office said.
The mercury could plummet as low as minus 7C (19.4F) in some parts of the UK, while the bulk of the population can expect to shiver through sub-zero temperatures.
Met Office forecaster Craig Snell said the first full week of February will probably be "one of our coldest weeks of this winter so far".
"It's going to be a cold week, plenty of dry weather around, but many places will probably see some snow at some point during the week, but for a lot of us not really amounting to much at all," he said.
"Probably one of our coldest weeks of this winter so far, but snow-fall wise, doesn't really look too disruptive at this stage."
FORT WAYNE, Ind. A Fort Wayne Police detective has been placed on paid leave after being arrested on suspicion of drunken driving.
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Delivering school supplies to the students of Oak View Elementary School was Rotarian Jake Twaddle, Oak View Counselor David Warner, and Rotarians Geoff Stamp, Jeff Fluke, Suzanne Plant and Tom Pellegrino.
The Rotary Club of Maple Grove recently donated school supplies to area students in need. The supplies included items as big as backpacks and as small as erasers, glue, markers and ruled paper notebooks. The supplies were received by students of Oak View Elementary School and counselor David Warner.
The Maple Grove Rotary Club meets at 6:45 a.m. every Tuesday morning at 3 Squares Restaurant in Maple Grove. The meetings end promptly at 8 a.m. Guests are welcome. For more information call Tim Deets at 763-710-0351.
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The public is encouraged to attend, and police believe that, with school out for summer, it will be an opportunity for parents to bring their children to meet Mt. Juliet police officers.
Residents can stop by to have free coffee, custard ice cream and other treats provided by Culver’s.
The Coffee with a Cop program is a nontraditional way to generate conversation between the police department and the community it serves. The event allows the public to interact with officers, including top department leadership, in an informal setting to ask questions or address concerns.
A New York tenants rights group and local politician said on Monday they would launch an investigation into the real estate company formerly headed by Jared Kushner, a top aide to President Donald Trump, over alleged falsification of building permits. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
Sam Carfagna adds heavy whipping cream to a pot while preparing lobster and shrimp bisque with his wife, Jeanenne, in their Westerville home. LeeAnn Codispoti shows her mussels marinara with angel-hair pasta, a dish that had kept the family's Christmas Eve seafood tradition alive.
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A Detroit-area doctor charged with performing genital mutilation on two 7-year-old girls is denying the allegations, saying it was a religious practice for families in a Muslim sect.
A lawyer for Dr. Jumana Nagarwala told a judge Monday that the doctor agrees that genital mutilation is inappropriate. Attorney Shannon Smith says Nagarwala removed mucous from two Minnesota girls in February and then handed the gauze to the family for burial.
Smith says Nagarwala is a member of the Dawoodi Bohra community, a Muslim sect concentrated mostly in India. The group has a mosque in suburban Detroit.
A judge ordered Nagarwala to jail without bond, saying she’s a threat to the public. Federal prosecutors say it’s the first time someone has been charged with violating a U.S. ban on genital mutilation.
On Monday, Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams hosted his fourth annual Bike-to-Work Ride, taking off from Prospect Park and ending at Borough Hall in Downtown Brooklyn. Besides having fun on a beautiful day, the goal was to show streets that need better infrastructure for biking and walking.
The first leg took on the speedway section of Flatbush Avenue next to Prospect Park, which is terrifying to bike on. NYC DOT is studying options to make the street safer, but it's clearly an ideal situation for a two-way protected bike lane, just like on the west side of the park.
Also on the itinerary: Ninth Street, which is in line for a redesign after a driver killed two young children last month, and a stop at Hamilton Avenue to meet with the young people in Red Hook campaigning for a safer crossing under the BQE.
SWEETWATER COUNTY — Students who are part of the Western Wyoming Community College ACE-IT Program gathered money to ensure that children in the community have a great Christmas.
The money will help the program buy gifts for the estimated 20-to-30 ornaments that do not get returned.
“These dollars are a huge benefit to the program, they help us ensure that all children who qualify receive a great Christmas,” said Executive Director Lisa Stewart of the Boy’s and Girls Club of Sweetwater County. “We have such a caring community it just warms our hearts at the club.”
Pictured are (from left to right), are, Deklyn Searle, Kiara Leeper, Kylee Smith, Ashley Muscatello, Lisa Stewart – Executive Director of Boys & Girls Club, Keith Tiggs, Jordyn Lee, Theresa Shafe – Student Success Advisor, Career, Employment and Internships.
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Mo Bamba has signed his rookie deal with the Orlando Magic.
The No. 6 pick in the draft is expected to play with the Magic in the NBA Summer League when it begins in Las Vegas starting this week. Bamba will earn about $5 million in his rookie season.
He entered the NBA after one year of college at Texas, where he averaged 12.9 points, 10.5 rebounds and 3.7 blocks per game. The 7-footer had 23 double-digit scoring games and 19 double-digit rebounding games while with the Longhorns.
Orlando’s summer league opener is Friday against Brooklyn.
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BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — The mayor of Azerbaijan's second-largest city has been shot and wounded in an attack that also wounded his bodyguard.
The Interior Ministry said Elmar Veliyev, the mayor of Ganja, was attacked outside his office late Tuesday. It said in Wednesday's statement that the gunman was arrested by police. His motives weren't immediately clear.
Veliyev and his bodyguard have been hospitalized with gunshot wounds and are in stable condition.
Authorities said that President Ilham Aliyev has taken personal control of the investigation.
Ganja, a city of 330,000, is located in western Azerbaijan.
Earlier, it was revealed that Kareena Kapoor would be the brand ambassador for Sony BBC Earth, a global factual entertainment channel that’s making its way to India. And now, we have four exclusive photos from a shoot the brand did with the actress, when she was about four months pregnant. They’re calling her the “feel alive” ambassador and so each photo is intended to showcase her spirited personality.
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She looks lovely!
Her father has a baker's degree and she remembers selling cookies at her father's work and baking for fun. She grew up in Southern Ontario and worked at an organic farm, which she said sparked her interest in foraging supplies, which she carried with her to the Red Fox.
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Roger Federer has pulled out of the Cincinnati Open with a back injury, meaning Rafa Nadal will be the new world number one in next week's rankings.
Federer, who has participated in the Ohio warm-up tournament for the U.S. Open on seven occasions, said he had picked up the injury in Montreal, where he lost to Germany's Alexander Zverev in the final.
"I am very sorry to pull out of the Western and Southern Open as I always enjoy playing here," Federer said in a statement issued by the tournament. "Cincinnati has some of the best fans in the world and I am sorry I will miss them. Unfortunately, I tweaked my back in Montreal and I need to rest this week." ederer's withdrawal assures that Nadal will be top of the rankings when they are issued on Aug. 21. The Spaniard will return to the top spot for the first time since July 6, 2014.
Lions on the Sibuya Game Reserve outside Kenton-on-Sea in the Eastern Cape are believed to have killed a suspected rhino poacher who was attempting to stalk the animals.
News of the death of a poacher emerged on Wednesday after reserve rangers found human remains in the lion enclosure.
According to officials‚ the discovery was made at 7pm on Tuesday night but‚ due to bad lighting and it not being safe to enter the lion enclosure‚ police returned on Wednesday morning.
By afternoon‚ the police airwing helicopter had flown over the reserve to assess if there were more poachers in the area.
The find led to the vet tranquilising all six lions in the camp at 8am on Wednesday.
Forensic experts and detectives on the scene found a hunting rifle‚ with a silencer attached‚ as well as a long axe and wire cutters.
The human remains were found scattered in various parts of the bush.
Police spokeswoman Captain Mali Govender confirmed that the remains had been found in the lion camp and that detectives were on the scene.
Three years in the making, Forest of the Lynx chronicles life in the remote wilderness of Kalkalpen National Park in Austria and the complex partnerships among plants, insects, animals and trees. Tune in Wednesday night at 8 on KUAC TV Channel 9.1, or GCI Channel 9 & GCI Channel 657 for HD.
MOSCOW (Sputnik) — No further details have been released so far on the suspects, according to the Turkish Daily Sabah newspaper.
© REUTERS/ Osman Orsal Turkish Police Believe Citizen of Uzbekistan or Kyrgyzstan is Behind Istanbul Nightclub Attack - Reports
Between December 26 and January 2, police detained 147 people suspected of links to Daesh terrorist group, with 25 of them put under formal arrest, according to other Turkish media outlets, which cited the country's Interior Ministry.
At least 39 people were killed, including more than 20 foreigners, and 65 injured as a result of the attack on Istanbul's Reina nightclub. The attacker is said to have opened fire from a Kalashnikov assault rifle. The manhunt is underway.
Earlier in the day, Turkish media reported that Turkish police had questioned several detained militants of Daesh, and had come to a conclusion that the attacker could be either an Uzbek or a Kyrgyz national.
Daesh has claimed responsibility for the attack.
KADAPA: APNGO Association State president P Ashok Babu has said that Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has promised to set up Pay Revision Commission (PRC) by April-end
Addressing a press conference here on Tuesday, he said that the setting up of PRC was delayed due to non-availability of senior officials and the Chief Minister promised to constitute new PRC by April-end. He informed that the APNGOs meeting was held in Vijayawada on Monday, in which various important issues, including the demands of employees were discussed.
He said that arrears worth `4,200 crore would be disbursed to employees and pensioners and added that the NGO Association leaders met Finance Minister Yanamala Ramakrishundu on Monday, and appealed to him to take steps for disbursement of dues. Ashok Babu clarified that the APNGO was not participating in the agitations for special category status (SCS) to avoid giving trouble to the people of the State.
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Pictured here in 2007 is the new intake at Fishtoft Primary School.
With them is reception teacher Frances Carter.
Mideast ride-sharing app Careem says it was hacked
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The Mideast ride-sharing app Careem says it has been hacked.
The Dubai-based competitor to Uber said in a blog post on Monday that it became aware of the hack on Jan. 14 and that it affected "computer systems which hold customer and captain account data." Careem refers to its drivers as captains.
While credit card information remains safe, Careem says that the hackers got access to customers' name, email addresses, phone numbers and trip data.
Careem is one of just a few Gulf startups to be valued at $1 billion. The six-year-old company localized the idea of Uber by also allowing customers to pay by cash.
Among its biggest investors is an investment firm chaired by billionaire Saudi Prince Alwaleed bin Talal and the largely state-owned Saudi Telecom Co.
The Federal has recently published its highly-anticipated Beige Book, providing the key takeaways found below. Economic activity expanded moderately in late April and early May with few shifts in the pattern of growth. Manufacturing shifted into higher gear with more than half of the Districts reporting a pickup in industrial activity and a third of […] The post Fed’s Beige Book: Prices rose moderately in most Districts appeared first on Forex Crunch.
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Several Joburg regions have been experiencing power cuts over the last week. City Power says customers can help by reducing consumption.
JOHANNESBURG - City Power is appealing to customers to find alternative ways to keep themselves warm this winter.
Several Joburg regions have been experiencing power cuts over the last week.
Eskom has previously blamed ageing infrastructure for the power interruptions.
However, City Power's Sol Masolo says cable theft, illegal connections and the current cold snap have attributed to the recent outages.
He says customers can help by reducing consumption.
“If they could use things like blankets, jerseys, and water bottles or even gas stoves or gas heaters where possible, that will then help us in terms of reducing constraint on the electricity network.”
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Are you worried that high interest rates will tempt investors to withdraw assets from equities and invest them in bonds?
You’re not alone, judging by the comments of the more than 100 investment advisors I monitor on a regular basis.
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A 90-year-old retired minister is in the hospital following a home invasion on Long Island.The victim was discovered Monday during a wellness check at his home on Oak Tree Lane on Shelter Island.It is not clear what day the home invasion took place, but officials say the victim had been deprived of food for several days.He was airlifted to Stony Brook University Hospital.So far there have been no arrests in the case. Suffolk County Police are investigating.----------
What dogs actually mean when they look guilty, according to science Evolution explains why our dogs look down. Check out this story on ydr.com: http://usat.ly/2puby0p If you've ever yelled at a dog, you've seen it: A pooch bowed low with big eyes, perhaps surrounded by torn-up couch cushions, ruined food or urine stains.
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In the United Kingdom, pigs-in-a-blanket are small sausages wrapped in bacon. People traditionally serve them as Christmas dinner appetizers. In Israel, kids enjoy Moshe Ba’Teiva (Moses in the Ark), which are miniature hot dogs rolled in a ketchup-covered puff pastry and baked in the oven. In the United States, pigs-in-a-blanket are hot dogs or Vienna sausages or lil mini Kielbasas wrapped in biscuit or croissant dough and baked until golden brown. Yum.
But WAIT — aren’t cabbage rolls called Pigs in a Blanket? Or sausage wrapped in a pancake?
When I say “Pigs in a Blanket” what do YOU think of?
Happy Birthday: Nickelodeon Theatre Celebrates 5 Years on Main St
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– What’s become a beacon of light on Main Street in downtown Columbia, is celebrating five years in its current home.
The Nickelodeon Theatre hosted a Cheers to Five Years bash Thursday night.
Party goers got to play trivia – eat food and catch a free screening of Jurassic Park.
More than 300-thousand movie goers have enjoyed events at the nick’s downtown location, say officials.
BURR OAK, MI -- Four people were arrested Wednesday after a traffic stop led to search investigation of a home, according to the St. Joseph County Sheriff's office.
The incident started Oct. 4 when a 53-year-old Burr Oak man was arrested on multiple narcotics possession charges during a traffic stop.
Police said information collected during the traffic stop provided probable cause that controlled substances were being sold at a home on East Main Street in the village of Burr Oak.
A search warrant was obtained and during the search, police found several controlled substances.
Police said charges for possession with intent to deliver and possession of controlled substances are being sought against a 41-year-old woman, 30-year-old man and 18-year-old man.
The names are being withheld pending arraignment.
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But in that circumstance, you will often see the defender raise his arms and not attempt to affect the tackle - result - play on. For it to be the same - the attacker would have to run at the defender, then throw himself to the floor like a wendyball player, pretending that the defender has tackled him and thus, drawing the penalty.
It seems fairly straightforward to me - if the defender is clearly not impeding play and the ahb chucks the ball at him deliberately to draw the penalty - he should be penalised; and yes, I'd advocate that for all teams - including my own - because it's a cheap and grubby tactic that doesn't fit in RL.
The ongoing Troll Wars between Los Angeles Lakers rookies Lonzo Ball and Kyle Kuzma have already roped in Brandon Ingram, Josh Hart and LaMelo Ball. Now, thanks to Kuzma’s slick video with SLAM, that ever-expanding conflict may well have inflicted collateral damage on LaVar Ball.
The very first line of that aforementioned video closely echoes one of the Big Baller Brand CEO’s go-to lines.
“I always try to speak things into existence,” Kuzma says, before relaying how he used to tell his teachers about his NBA dreams when they asked what he wanted to be when he grew up.
Sound familiar?
Is this a case, then, of Kuz trolling Zo’s dad? Or has the Ballfather really, truly rubbed off on his son’s teammate?
Perhaps Kuz’s own entrepreneurial endeavor (i.e. selling “Kuzmania” shirts) is a clue.
Winning $457 million Powerball ticket sold in Pennsylvania
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — If you bought a Powerball ticket in Pennsylvania for Saturday's drawing, you may be holding a piece of paper worth $457 million.
Powerball officials say a single winning ticket was sold in Pennsylvania that matches all of the winning numbers: 22-57-59-60-66 and Powerball 7. The jackpot from Saturday's drawing is the eighth-largest ever for the Powerball game.
The specific location where the winning ticket was sold has not been announced.
Powerball is played in 44 states plus Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The largest jackpot in Powerball history was $1.6 billion. Three winning tickets were sold in that Jan. 13, 2016, drawing.
Looks like congratulations is in order for Juicy J and his wife, Regina Perera. The rapper announced on social media his wife gave birth and he is so happy. According to XXL, this is the couple’s first child.
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On Instagram he showed off his baby girl and said, “Baby Girl what a blessing you are @kamaihouston.”
The two announced a couple months ago what they would name their daughter in a beautiful maternity photo. Besides being a new father he is also working on new music. We are so happy for this couple!
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If you like your heavy metal delivered with an old-school punch, you need to know about The Unity. This new majestic melodic European metal group—helmed by members of Gamma Ray, Firewind and Uli Jon Roth’s band—makes clear its intent from the opening bombast of leadoff track “Rise and Fall.” Helloween, Deep Purple and Symphony X collide on The Unity’s self-titled debut, which throbs with a dozen songs all six members had a hand in writing. The band’s name represents the intended union of heavy metal and hard rock, and that combination is most evident on the uplifting closer “Never Forget,” which sounds like Iron Maiden jamming with Journey. The band’s attention to production details—especially on moody “The Wishing Well” and the foreboding “Super Distortion”—add fresh elements to tired genres.
(ANKARA, TURKEY) — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has rejected international monitors' criticisms of Turkey's referendum, insisting the vote was the "most democratic election" seen in any Western country.
Addressing supporters outside his palace in Ankara, Erdogan said Monday that Turkey would ignore the findings of the OSCE monitors.
Erdogan said: "First, know your place! We won't see or hear the politically motivated reports you prepare."
The monitors said the procedures used in the vote on expanding the president's powers "fell short" of international standards. They also said a Turkish electoral board decision to allow as valid ballots that did not bear official stamps undermined important safeguards against fraud.
Unofficial results have shown a narrow win for Erdogan, who had backed the "yes" side.
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Stastny recorded his seventh goal of the season, added a helper and fired seven shots on goal in Sunday's overtime win over the Sabres.
Stastny has been a reliable source of offense this season, managing 23 points in 31 contests. He's skating on the top line with Vladimir Tarasenko and has been logging steady minutes in all situations. Stastny did recently go through a five-game scoring drought, but don't let that distract you from his otherwise consistent offensive production this season. His prominent role and scoring abilities make him worth owning in most fantasy settings.
MacWilliam Suspended for Three Games
April 24, 2018 - American Hockey League (AHL) - Rochester Americans News Release
(Rochester, NY) - The American Hockey League announced today that Rochester Americans defenseman Andrew MacWilliam has been suspended for three games as a consequence of his actions in a playoff game at Syracuse on Apr. 21.
MacWilliam was suspended under the provisions of AHL Rule 28.1 (supplementary discipline). He will miss Rochester's next three games beginning with Game 3 of the North Division Semifinals, Wednesday (Apr. 25) vs. Syracuse.
No further comment will be made by the organization.
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NEW YORK — Toronto Maple Leafs centre Auston Matthews, New York Rangers left-wing Chris Kreider and Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury are the NHL’s three stars of the week.
Matthews led the NHL with six points (four goals, two assists) in three outings to help the Maple Leafs complete a perfect week. Matthews capped his week by scoring twice, including in overtime, as Toronto beat Detroit 5-4 Sunday in the outdoor Centennial Classic.
The 19-year-old from Scottsdale, Ariz., leads rookies in goals (20) and points (32).
Kreider had four goals and an assist in three games as the Rangers picked up three wins. He closed 2016 with his second career hat trick in a 6-2 victory against the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday.
Fleury turned aside 77 of the 82 shots he faced last week to guide the Penguins to three wins.
The Metro Transit Police Department is looking for four people in connection with a robbery on a Red Line train Sunday.
VIDEO: MTPD needs your help to ID 4 Persons of Interest in a robbery aboard a Red Line train yesterday. Have info? Call 301-955-5000 #wmatapic.twitter.com/ULiiv4AOxV — Metro Transit Police (@MetroTransitPD) April 17, 2017
Police released a video showing the four. They said the robbery occurred around 5:30 p.m. near the Wheaton Metro Station.
They did not release any additional information about the robbery.
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Meeting in Kingfield to Discuss Proposed Sidewalk Along Route 142
A public hearing is taking place Thursday the 12th in Kingfield, to discuss a proposed sidewalk along route 142.
The Maine Department of Transportation and the town of Kingfield are hosting the event.
The sidewalk would run from Depot Street to the Kingfield Elementary School.
The public hearing starts at 6 in the evening at Webster Hall.
Although the single currency fell to as low as 1.1730 late last week, the quick rebound from there suggests consolidation above this level would be seen and initial upside risk remains for another bounce to the Tenkan-Sen (now at 1.1835), however, reckon …
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Pictured are winners of the Thursday morning, 18 hole Captain’s Choice tournament held on May 24, 2018 at Stonewall Golf Course in Germanton. L to R: Frank Rogers, Larry Clauer, Tom Long and Butch Clark. The team scored 11 under par. Close to pins were: #3-Johnny Vogt, #6-Butch Clark, #8-Jeff Tingle, #13- John McLaughtery, Jr., #18-Jeff Tingle.
In the 9 hole afternoon tournament winners (not pictured) were: N. Nowell, Todd Carter, Jason Mullins and Mark Williams. This team scored 8 under par. Close to pins were: #3-Mark Williams, #6-Derek Ward, #8-Jason Kiger.
An Indiana man who was ticketed after making a crude gesture at a state police trooper has filed a federal lawsuit, alleging his constitutional rights were violated.
The Tribune-Star reports that the lawsuit was filed Thursday on behalf of Mark May of Terre Haute against Indiana State Police Master Trooper Matt Ames.
The lawsuit alleges May flipped his middle finger to the trooper because he was cut off while Ames pulled over another motorist. May alleges he was issued a "provocation" ticket after the action.
Kenneth Falk is the legal director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana. He argues that May's gesture to Ames was expressive conduct fully protected by the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
The Indiana State Police didn't immediately return the newspaper's request for comment.
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International sales of arms and military services grew again in 2016 after five years of consecutive decline, according to new data by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
The world's 100 largest armaments firms posted total sales of $374.8 billion in 2016, 1.9 percent higher than in 2015, the research institute said Monday. SIPRI said that a noticeable trend was a rise in sales for U.S. arms producers and the number of U.S. military services companies ranked in the SIPRI top 100.
"At a combined total of $217.2 billion, arms sales of U.S. companies listed in the SIPRI Top 100 grew by 4.0 percent in 2016," it said, attributing the rise to U.S. military operations overseas as well as acquisitions of large weapon systems by other countries.
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A driver has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after a pile-up on the M60.
Police were called to junction 24, for Denton, following reports of a collision at around 8.20pm on Sunday.
Witnesses reported seeing a blue Ford and a black Audi A3 zooming along the motorway.
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The Audi driver is understood to have smashed into a silver Mercedes and a black Vauxhall Zafira.
Some of the vehicles span into bushes along the hard shoulder.
A police spokesman confirmed there were no reports of any injuries.
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One driver was arrested at the scene on suspicion of drink driving.
He remains in police custody for questioning.
Anyone with any information or any witnesses can contact Greater Manchester Police on 101, or alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
CNN's Brian Stelter says sources close to the White House and statements by current and former officials indicate that Steve Bannon could be the next high-profile departure from the Trump administration.
An early morning, single-vehicle crash of a gas tanker led to a major headache when the resulting fire virtually melted parts of the highway overpass and caused it to collapse onto the roadway. The closure was estimated to affect 80,000 commute trips , according to estimates at the time, as BART and Caltrans looked for ways to deal with the high demand. The maze reopened after construction crews were able to complete the work within 26 days
The Juddernaut, 28, crashed out in the first round of the World Championship 12 months ago after boldly claiming it was his year.
But world No.3 Trump has toned down the bullish predictions ahead of the clash with qualifier and Crucible debutant Wakelin.
Trump, a finalist in 2011 said: “I have tried to stay under the radar more this year and let my snooker do the talking.
“And I came off Twitter in November, that is all part of the same thing really. I’ll be back on it at some point though!
“Everyone my age has grown up in this social media age and I have actually enjoyed not being on my phone all the time and just practising.
I WISH I COULD TURN BACK THE TIME AND EVEN BE A BEGGAR ON THE STREET THAN NOW.OH MY GOD! DO I DESERVE THIS ?
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Japan is considering expanding the scope of mandatory labeling of ingredients containing genetically modified crops from the current 33 food items, according to Consumer Affairs Agency sources.
The move is aimed at giving consumers a greater sense of security about the food they buy and eat amid growing imports of genetically modified crops and food products containing them.
In 2015, Japan imported 11.8 million tons of corn and 2.33 million tons of soy from the United States, and over 90 percent of them were believed to be genetically modified, according to the agriculture ministry.
Sprint and T-Mobile are reportedly close to proposing a merger, a move expected to cut jobs. Few analysts have estimated how many, but the number is expected to be large. File photo
CNBC's Courtney Reagan reports on Nike vice president Jayme Martin leaving in the wake of more workplace complaints following a review of HR practices at the company.
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There are on the Yahoo! story from Monday, titled Serbians seek justice for Kosovo's forgotten victims. In it, Yahoo! reports that:
Calling their dead "second-class victims", Serbian families of civilians killed by Kosovo's ethnic Albanian rebels in the late 1990s hope a new court at The Hague will finally bring them justice. Nineteen international judges were appointed this month to the tribunal, which will try crimes allegedly committed by the Kosovo Liberation Army in its fight for independence from Serbia, a conflict that left 13,000 dead.
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I’ll tell you what we want, what we really, really want: for a Spice Girls reunion tour to actually happen. And also to finally find out what it means to “zigazig, ah.” And while we may not ever get either of those, at least we have this photo of the group reuniting (for a photo) for the first time in years, thanks to Victoria Beckham’s (née Posh Spice) Instagram. The dream of the ’90s is alive!
In 1993, when developers of Sun City Hilton Head were looking to develop a key piece of property that straddled Beaufort and Jasper counties, the land was filled with pines, hardwood trees and dirt roads. If you were leaving Hilton Head Island, US 278 went only as far as SC 170. And then, just two years later, Sun City was in full bore to become the metropolis it is today. Watch through this video to see how more than 5,000 acres became what is known today as Sun City.
Zanaco coach Numba Mumamba’s wife Salome who died after collapsing on New Year’s Eve will be put to rest today at Memorial Park Burial Site in Lusaka.
According to the programme released, church service will be at St. Joseph Catholic Church near Chris Corner in Chilenje.
Mourners will thereafter proceed to Memorial Park where the wife of the 2016 Coach of the Year will be put to rest.
× 2 killed in SUV, semi collision on Pacific Highway in Milton
MILTON, Wash. — Two people were killed in a collision involving their SUV and a tractor-trailer on Pacific Highway East in Milton Wednesday afternoon, Milton police said.
A spokesman said an elderly couple from Fox Island were driving to visit some family when the accident occurred.
Fife Police officers were the first to respond and found both people in the Honda SUV unconscious. They were rushed to the hospital, where they later died.
The driver of the semi was taken to the hospital for evaluation, police said.
The cause is still under investigation, Milton Police said.
The Windsor Symphony Orchestra will perform the fourth and final concert of the 2016-17 season at St. Andrew's United Church in Chatham on Friday.
WSO music director Robert Franz will be at the podium to conduct this concert.
'Fire and Water' puts Telemann’s Water Music Suite alongside Handel’s Water Music Suite no. 2. that premiered in 1717 on a barge on the Thames River, London, England for King George I.
Haydn’s Symphony no. 59 in A major is popularly known as the Fire symphony because of the fiery and energetic nature of the composition.
WSO concertmaster Lillian Scheirich will also perform Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto in D minor.
Tickets are $25 in advance from the church office at 519-352-0010, the Cultural Centre box office, or CKtickets.com. Tickets will also be available at the door for $30. Student tickets are $10.
The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. For more information, visit www.standrewschatham.org
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The New Mexico House has passed crime-fighting legislation that aims to put more police on the streets, and prioritize treating inmates with substance abuse and mental illness as a way to reduce recidivism.
The omnibus bill includes measures proposed by both Democrats and Republicans. Among the other bills in the package is a measure to increase prison time for violent felons found in possession of a firearm.
The bi-partisan legislation won near unanimous approval in the House on Friday, and now goes to the Senate.
Gentry said he worked closely with the Democratic House Speaker Brian Egolf to bundle together evidence-based legislation that can “move the needle” on public safety.
Addressing rising crime rates in the state has been a focus of this year’s 30-day legislative session.
Jeremy Stone, a UBC PhD student with a background in disaster recovery, spoke to Business in Vancouver for a story about the economic impact of the B.C. wildfires.
He said businesses should have access to emergency grants of $10,000, rapid loans to bridge insurance payouts and technical assistance.
Branch out from Provence this summer and try some of the great rosé wines being produced in other French regions. Below is a full report on 92 wines tasted by our three-strong expert panel, with an introduction by Elizabeth Gabay MW...
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The panel tasters were: Elizabeth Gabay MW, Andy Howard MW and Joanna Simon With so much emphasis on the rosé wines of Provence, it is easy to forget that there are clear regional styles around France, many reflecting the local red wine style using the same varieties, and many based in long tradition. Scroll down to see the top wines from this panel tasting Bordeaux You might also like: Top Provence red wines: panel tasting results New faces of Beaujolais Great rosé wines with food
High-flying AIK Stockholm midfielder Ebenezer Ofori has received his first Black Stars call-up after being named in the provisional squad to the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations.
The former Ghana youth international scored three goals in 27 league appearances as AIK finished second in recently concluded season.
Ofori signed off the season by scoring the third goal in the 3-1 win over Kalmar last month.
The 21-year-old was crowned the best midfielder of the league for the 2015 season when he tallied 27 appearances.
He was named in the Team of the Season for the second consecutive time in his three-year stay at the club.
Ofori is a former New Edubiase United player and won the MTN FA Cup with the club in 2013.
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Duke basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski will have back surgery Friday on a herniated disk and is expected to be away from the team for about a month.
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The identity of a 23-year-old man killed in a Brampton shooting was released by police on Monday.
Officers arrived at a lounge in the Orenda and Dixie roads area on April 15 just before 3 a.m. after reports of a shooting. A man was found in the parking lot of Masta’s Lounge suffering from obvious signs of trauma, police said.
He succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
Const. Bally Saini told CP24 on Saturday that officers were canvassing the area, looking for security cameras and witnesses.
Police later identified the victim as GTA resident Jordan Buchner.
Investigators said they want to speak to witnesses who were in the Orenda and Dixie roads area around the time of the murder. Anyone with information can contact police at 905-453-2121.
When my kids were young, Easter egg hunts were often done in the snow. They had to shovel the steps and sidewalk even to get where the bunny had dropped its treats.
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Two companies have filed applications with the Economic Development Growth Engine for Memphis and Shelby County for tax incentives that would allow them to expand operations in the Mid-South. Nucor Steel Memphis and Ebrofrost North America are both seeking PILOTs that would result in a combined investment of $34 million and 31 net new jobs, according to their respective applications.
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Turkmenistan has cut off Iran from natural gas supply, IRNA reports.
That is not the first time. Turkmenistan has disrupted gas supply to Iran in 2008 on a price dispute. Iran insists this move violated the bilateral cooperation framework between the two countries. Apparently, the latest dispute focuses on the payment schedule of an outstanding €1,8bn for past deliveries.
Although the state natural gas distributor says the country was prepared, consumers are asked to limit consumption. Sin...
BOSTON (AP) — On the heels of President Donald Trump's State of the Union address, House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi is expected to target the recently approved federal tax overhaul during a town hall-style meeting in Massachusetts.
Pelosi's appearance at the event in Cambridge on Thursday is part of what organizers say is a nationwide tour featuring members of Congress and others to call attention to the Republican tax plan.
Democratic Rep. Katherine Clark of Massachusetts also is expected to take part.
Trump lauded the tax overhaul during his speech to the nation Tuesday night, saying it would offer "tremendous relief" to middle class families and small businesses.
Pelosi and other Democrats say the plan gives tax breaks to wealthy individuals and corporations at the expense of working families.
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HUNTINGTON WOODS, Mich. (AP) — More than a dozen tractor-trailers lined up beneath a Detroit-area freeway overpass to aid police trying to help a man contemplating suicide.
Michigan State Police Lt. Michael Shaw said troopers received a call early Tuesday about the man standing on an overpass above Interstate 696 in Huntington Woods. As officers routed traffic away, they directed truckers to drive into positions to shorten the fall if the man jumped.
Thirteen trucks lined the freeway as police dealt with the man. The incident lasted about four hours until he walked off to waiting officers and to seek medical help.
Shaw says troopers typically work with truckers during such incidents, but it's unusual to have so many involved. He adds there are "many other options out there aside from taking your own life."
Nearly 16 companies today signed memoranda of understanding with the Andhra Pradesh government for setting up auto ancillary units to cater to Korean auto maker Kia car's manufacturing facility coming up in Anantapuramu district.
The companies will invest 737 million USD (Rs 4,790 crore) and provide 6,583 jobs, an official release said.
The MoUs were signed by representatives of the South Korean companies and State Industries Secretary Solomon Arokia Raj in the presence of Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Industries Minister N Amarnath Reddy at the Secretariat.
The auto giant Kia Motors is setting up its first car manufacturing plant in India at Erramanchi in Anantapuramu district with an investment of 1.1 billion USD. Kia expects to roll out its first India-specific car from the Anantapuramu plant by mid-2019.
The state government is developing a Korean City in the region to promote various industrial units that will cater to the facility.
NEW DELHI, Dec 11 (Reuters) - India's main opposition party Congress on Monday appointed Rahul Gandhi, the scion of the country's most fabled political dynasty, as its president, the party announced.
The great-grandson of India's founding prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, was elected unopposed to head the party, which was defeated heavily in a 2014 general election. (Reporting by Nidhi Verma)
Xtina tries to teach James her growl! Hilarious!! And wait til you see who hops in for a surprise ride along!!
On the downside, whilst initial pullback to 1.0100 and 1.0010-20 cannot be ruled out, reckon downside would be limited to 0.9900 and 0.9800 should hold, bring another rise to aforesaid upside targets. Below 0.9800 would defer and suggest a temporary top is formed instead, risk weakness to 0.9700 but only a sustained breach below support at 0.9550 would signal the corrective rise from 0.7069 low has ended and bring further fall to support at 0.9444, having said that, only a firm break below there would shift risk to the downside and further fall to 0.9300, then 0.9200 would follow but psychological support at 0.9000 should hold from here.
We blurred out the faces and bleeped some of what was said, but the disturbing nature of a viral video in Modesto is troubling -- a video of a boy being bullied in Modesto. In the video you see a boy pushed to the ground, and when he tries to walk away from a fight, another kid forces him to his knees.
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MORIOKA, Japan (AP) — Simone Bolelli and Fabio Fognini defeated Ben McLachlan and Yasutaka Uchiyama in Saturday's doubles as Italy took a 2-1 lead over Japan in the first round of the Davis Cup.
After splitting Friday's opening singles, Italy gained the advantage after a 7-5, 6-7 (4), 7-6 (3), 7-5 doubles victory.
The winning country advances to the quarterfinals while the loser will have to win a playoff to remain in next year's World Group.
Japan must now win both Sunday's reverse singles to advance and end a three-year drought that includes losses to Canada, Britain and France.
Italy is bidding to reach the quarterfinals for the fifth time in six years.
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Calif. dam crisis brings focus to Lake Okeechobee efforts in Fla. If Lake Okeechobee dike fails, 40,000 people and their homes and businesses are at risk.
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Bhaskar Panda of HDFC Bank said, "The focus is now on FOMC decision on upcoming interest rate hike in US. However, USD-INR has got wing from the probable outcome on elections."
"Given this background, expect USD-INR to trade within a range of 64.30-64.50 for today."
"In India, the 10-year benchmark yield has been slowly moving up. All eyes are on next inflation numbers. Expect the 10-year yield to remain elevated and move towards 7.25 percent gradually," he added.
This week the high court is on its winter break, but the team here at Amicus wanted to talk about DACA, the travel ban, and issues around immigrants, refugees, and the law. We talk Americanism. Who is American and how? What do the courts have to say about who can be here and who cannot? What role do the courts play in figuring out who belongs here and who doesn’t? To tackle these thorny and sometimes superwonky questions, Dahlia Lithwick is joined by Stephen Vladeck who teaches law at the University of Texas. Vladeck’s teaching and research focus on federal jurisdiction, constitutional law, and national security law. He’s CNN’s Supreme Court analyst, co-editor in chief of the Just Security blog, and a senior contributor to the Lawfare blog.
About 2300 roses, purchased at the Hutchinson Dillons locations via their Heart 2 Heart campaign, were delivered on Valentine's Day.
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From lakes to mountains to baseball stadiums, the sky will be lighting up Wednesday, July 4, for Independence Day celebrations.
Here are a handful of best bets across the Inland area that offer top fireworks shows to mark July Fourth.
Death of 7-year-old investigated in Manitowoc County
MANITOWOC, Wis. (AP) — Authorities in Manitowoc County are investigating the death of a 7-year-old boy.
An autopsy scheduled Monday could help determine what caused the death of Ethan Hauschultz. Sheriff's officials say the unresponsive boy was taken to Holy Family Memorial Medical Center Friday by a family member. WLUK-TV reports the boy was pronounced dead about 9:30 p.m. Friday.
Hospital staff alerted the sheriff's department about the boy's death. Investigators went to the hospital and interviewed several people, including family members, which led deputies to a residence in the Town of Newton. No additional details were released.
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South Australia's corruption watchdog will brief the new government on issues of concern in public administration in a move prompted by the Oakden nursing home inquiry.
Independent Commissioner Against Corruption Bruce Lander says his office has a growing body of knowledge about integrity issues and it's important that information is passed on to senior officials and new ministers, including Premier Steven Marshall.
"As I said in my Oakden investigation report, I was astonished at the extent to which persons in senior positions were not aware of the systemic issues occurring at the facility," Mr Lander said on Tuesday.
Lodnia signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Wild on Monday, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.
As noted by Russo, Lodnia is ranked third in OHL scoring with 16 goals in 31 games for the Otters this season. The Michigan native was selected by the Wild with a third-round (85th overall) draft pick.
The six-member Twin Cities hip-hop/R&B collective, winner of City Pages' 2016 Picked to Click poll, announced this morning that it has decided to change its name.
"The main reason for the name change was a matter of authenticity and accountability,” the group said in a statement. “Being that none of us is directly related to the actual Zulu tribe of South Africa, we collectively decided that changing the name would be the most respectful course of action. Astralblak is universal as in connecting with the universe, it is all encompassing in its narrative of blackness and highlights the diversity in all of our individual experiences as artists and members of the unified diaspora.”
You can catch the group's very last show as ZuluZuluu at Super Bowl Live on Nicollet Mall this afternoon at 4:00.
And just when I was finally starting to remember how many “u”s to spell ZuluZuluu with.
Here's the first track from the newly rechristened Astralblak.
Preston North End's trip to Wycombe Wanderers in the FA Cup will take place on Saturday, January 6.
The Adams Park clash will have a 3pm kick-off and tickets will go on sale to North End supporters on Tuesday morning.
PNE at Wycombe in December 2013
PNE have been allocated 1,800 seats, priced £20 adults, £15 seniors (60 and over), £15 for 19 to 25-year-olds and £5 for Under-19s.
The clubs last met in the FA Cup in December 2013, Preston winning 1-0 in the second round thanks to a spectacular goal from Kevin Davies.
Wycombe are managed by Gareth Ainsworth who made more than 100 appearances for North End in three spells as a player.
When automakers get desperate to satiate the car buying public, they sometimes take chances on unconventional models that are great in their own right. However, sometimes they just create automotive monstrosities that serve only as thinly veiled tax write-offs. Your challenge this week is to find the latter - those pointless fool’s gold nuggets in the automotive coal mine known as eBay. Good luck.
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LONDON — Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are striking a different note with the music for their upcoming wedding, mixing gospel with choral works as the soundtrack for what they pledge will be a joyful occasion.
Kensington Palace said Tuesday that Harry and his American fiancee “have taken a great deal of interest and care” in selecting the wedding music. The palace says there will be performances by the St George’s Chapel choir and Karen Gibson and The Kingdom Choir, a gospel group from southeast England.
The performers include 19-year-old cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason, who says he was “bowled over” when Markle called to ask him to play during the ceremony.
The couple has revealed details of their May 19 upcoming wedding over several weeks, with more to come.
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Facebook shares tumbled Monday following reports that user data had been inappropriately obtained. Cambridge Analytica, whose clients included Donald Trump's presidential campaign, reportedly used the data of 50 million Facebook users without their permission. (Published 16 minutes ago)
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Gorgeous 34,000 (HCAD) sq. ft. wooded property with gigantic pines nestled at end of cul-de sac in sought after Bayou Wood subdivision of Memorial. Lot is perfect for a large new construction or alternatively this lovely two-story 1950 classic Colonial three bedroom, three and a half bath with heated pool can be remodeled to suit your tastes or rented pending development of further plans.Home includes built-in Sub-Zero refrigerator, Thermador stovetop, Bosch dishwasher and Jenn-Air convection double oven. Fabulous nearly 8/10 (HCAD) acre wooded location is less than one mile west of intersection of Memorial Drive and Loop 610 and within two miles from Memorial Park jogging path. Offers amazing potential scale for any desired construction. Zoned to SBISD schools, including Hunters Creek Elementary and Memorial High School (Buyer to verify eligibility). Cul-de sac with no through-traffic, perfect for a growing family. A rare opportunity given the size of lot and location. All per Seller.
Dealers will replace the pumps at no cost to owners. An Audi spokesman in the United States said Tuesday that redesigned parts won't be ready until November, but dealers will install a new version of the current pump until the redesigned ones are available.
LIBERTY — The Liberty Red Devil Wrestling Team brought home the Regional Championship on Friday.
Of 14 weight classes, nine LHS wrestlers were named individual Region Champions:
Peyton Poole – 106
Nathan Hellams – 126
McKinnon Stewart – 132
Cole Murphy – 145
Hunter Powell – 152
Dustin Krout – 160
Noah Kelly – 170
Ajah Young – 182
Lucas Bates – HWT
Friday’s match concluded the Middle School and JV season.
The Varsity Team now moves on to compete for the Upper State Championships on Saturday.
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One opinion poll this week claimed Labour is now the third most popular party among blue collar voters so we ask should Labour put economic policies at the heart of the effort to win back working class support from UKIP?
As two police forces trial the use of mesh masks – which protect officers from catching diseases but have been described as degrading by human rights campaigners – we ask should Labour oppose police use of spit hoods?
In the crucial Copeland by-election Labour’s commitment to nuclear power stations is under scrutiny, so we ask is nuclear power the key to cutting carbon emissions?
To respond to the survey click here. You have until midday on Friday to vote.
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And would you give someone the keys to your car if they promise to put your groceries and whatever you would purchased inside the car for you. Tonight Amazon's new service the retail giant. Now offering in car delivery service in 37 cities Amazon will leave packages inside the parked car deliveries are scanned sending a signal through the cloud. To unlock your high tech vehicle. If locks after they put your groceries or products in stock.
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ALMADINA holds a General meeting on May 13 2018 (KSE) Date: 23 Apr 2018 Al Madina for Finance and Investment Company holds a General meeting on May 13, 2018 to discuss recommendation not to distribute dividends for financial year 2017.
LEESBURG, Fla. — Leesburg Police Department is investigating a suspicious death Tuesday, which they believe happened overnight.
Authorities say the death occurred around the southwest corner of the Susan Street Recreation Complex on 940 Susan St. near a bike and walking trail.
According to a news release, patrol officers responded to the scene around 7:30 a.m. Soon after, the case was handed over to detectives.
The Medical Examiner is determining the cause of death.
Police encourage anyone with information to contact the Criminal Investigations Division at 352-728-9862.
WSE Development LLC has submitted applications to the city of Brookhaven to modify conditions at the Lenox Park development to allow for a 6-story, 273-unit apartment development and a 2,000-square-foot neighborhood coffee shop, according to a press release from the city.
The proposed development would be in lieu of the two office buildings currently approved for development on the vacant portion of the property.
Residents are invited to attend a neighborhood meeting hosted by the developer on Monday, Feb. 20, at 6 p.m. at 1025 Lenox Park Blvd. to meet and discuss the proposal.
The proposed project is slated to go before the Planning Commission on March 1 and then to City Council March 28.
For more information, visit http://www.brookhavenga.gov/…/community-develo…/zoning-cases
With the Vale transforming into a wintry wonderland this weekend, a few frosty friends started to appear in front gardens across the county.
This 6ft 4" snowman appeared in Aylesbury yesterday afternoon and is the result of a fantastic team effort.
Did you spot any other snowmen on your Sunday travels? Or did you a build a chilly chap that can rival this one?
Send your snowy pictures to editorial@bucksherald.co.uk!
In this photo taken Friday, July 23, 2010, a buoy placed by Israel near the Lebanon-Israel water border, that wasn't recognized by Lebanon and the U.N., seen from the southern coastal town of Naqoura, Lebanon. (The Daily Star/Mohammed Zaatari)
Michigan's superintendent is dropping a plan to give a letter grade to every public school and instead will issue a report card showing indicators such as each school's proficiency on the state exam.
Superintendent Brian Whiston had intended to develop the A-F grading system as part of an effort to make Michigan a top state for education. But the concept, while supported by some Republicans in the GOP-led Legislature, is controversial and has been questioned by many in the education community.
Two officials who were briefed by Whiston -- State Board of Education member Tom McMillin and Michigan Association of School Administrators Executive Director Chris Wigent -- told The Associated Press that the state Department of Education's default accountability plan will be a "dashboard" format with no grades.
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President Trump gave his first State of the Union address, celebrating his accomplishments during his first year in office. He was also caught on a hot mic, promising the release of the controversial House Intelligence Committee memo, which was made public Friday despite strong opposition by the FBI and Justice Department.
Scottish police have received complaints over Neil Lennon's conduct during a football match at the weekend.
The complaints centre around the Hibs manager's goal celebrations at Ibrox on Saturday.
The Northern Irishman was criticised by some Rangers fans for "inflammatory" actions after he appeared to cup his ears and make a gesture as he celebrated an early goal during his side's 3-2 away win over the Glasgow club in the Ladbrokes Premiership.
A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: "We have received complaints and inquiries are continuing."
Following the match, Lennon insisted he had no concerns about his goal celebrations after Hibs levelled the match in the 20th minute.
When it was suggested Rangers assistant manager Helder Baptista had spoken to police about Lennon, he said: "I didn't make a gesture, I celebrated a goal.
"If they are unhappy about it they can come and tell me. But I shouldn't get into trouble for doing that.
"I am celebrating a goal. What way are you supposed to celebrate a goal?"
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Former Ghana captain Stephen Appiah is optimistic about the chances of the Black Stars at the 2017 AFCON, insisting Avram Grant has enough quality.
Grant is expected to announce a 23-man squad in a presser at the Ghana Football Association Headquarters in Accra on Monday morning.
Ghana are chasing for their fifth AFCON title and narrowly missed out on the last edition, losing on penalties to Ivory Coast in the final.
However Appiah who captained Ghana at two FIFA World Cup tournaments insists the side has enough quality despite concerns over depletion.
''I think we have a good team like we had in the last AFCON," Appiah said.
"I believe in the players we have i know you guys can make Ghana proud again.
''There are new boys in the, so we just training lightly in Ghana but many of the players will join us in UAE for the final preparation," he added.
Ghana will pitch camp in UAE before moving to Gabon.
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by BILL CAHILL, SFD PIO
For the second time in 16 days, tragedy has struck on Emanuel County roads.
Shortly after 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 10, two motor vehicles crashed head-on in front of the dumpster site on Highway 80 East just beyond Hadden’s Wrecking Company. A 2004 Saturn Ion containing…
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A former Johnson County corrections employee was sentenced to six months in prison for lewd behavior and trafficking in contraband.
The Kansas City Star reports 25-year-old Alyssa Jo Staats was sentenced Monday six months of “shock time” in jail as a condition of a two-year probation sentence.
Staats was originally charged last year with having unlawful sexual relations with an adult offender in the county’s Therapeutic Community, an intensive drug treatment program.
She pleaded no contest and was found guilty in December on amended charges of trafficking contraband in a correctional facility, obstructing a law enforcement
officer and lewd and lascivious behavior.
ATLANTA (AP) - UPS says in court records that it suspects one of its pilots obtained secret business plans for the shipping giant's aircraft fleet and posted them online.
The Georgia-based company is taking steps to identify whoever was responsible for posting the strategic plans on an internet message board frequented by pilots.
In a federal lawsuit filed this week, UPS says its strategic plans are highly confidential, and says a PowerPoint presentation was intended only for senior executives.
A judge gave the company permission to subpoena records from Yahoo Holdings Inc. for emails from a specific Yahoo.com email address. UPS also plans to subpoena internet records from a national pilots' union.
UPS spokesman Steve Gaut said the company filed the lawsuit to find out who obtained the plans and posted them online.
April 12 Wilex AG:
* Outlook for 2017: increase in sales revenue forecast; investments in proprietary atac pipeline
* Financial guidance remains unchanged compared to that provided on 30 March 2017
* In first three months of fiscal year 2017, Wilex Group generated sales revenue and income totaling 0.6 million euros (previous year: 1.0 million euros)
* Net loss for first three months of fiscal year increased to 2.0 million euros, as planned (previous year: 1.1 million euros)
* Based on current planning and assuming planned corporate actions are carried out, company's financing is secured until end of Q2 of 2018 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
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MONTREAL — An employee in the prime minister’s office has resigned after an investigation into unspecified allegations against him.
A spokeswoman for the PMO says Claude-Eric Gagne is no longer an employee in Justin Trudeau’s office.
Eleanore Catenaro declined further comment in an email, calling it a confidential matter.
Gagne, the deputy director of operations, had been on leave since Nov. 1 pending the outcome of an investigation by a third-party investigator — Rubin Thomlinson, a prominent employment law firm.
He has said previously that he challenged the veracity of the allegations.
Before joining the PMO, Gagne was chief Quebec organizer for the Liberal Party of Canada during the 2015 election campaign.
He had previously worked in the offices of provincial Liberal cabinet ministers Yolande James and Claude Bechard.
Monday Golfers at Glenway. Starting April 30, we will go to 8 am. Please arrive 10 minutes early. All levels of play are welcome. We hope for a good turn out this season. Questions: Richard 608-698-3173 or Bill (at Glenway) 608-266-4737.
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) – Disney has released new details and visuals on the gondolas that will connect some of its theme parks and hotels at Disney World.
The Orlando Sentinel reports information on the gondola system, called the Disney Skyliner, was released on the Disney parks blog.
One station will be at the International Gateway at Epcot. Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort will be the station that serves as hub for the system where guests can transfer.
The blog did not say when the gondolas will open.
The gondola construction project comes as Disney is expanding by building new lands in Hollywood Studios, as well adding more rides in Magic Kingdom and Epcot.
The gondolas had been rumored for months although Disney brought up the project in July during an event in Anaheim, California.
March 30 Clere Ag
* FY annual net profit of 4.0 million euros ($4.30 million) (previous year: 32.8 million euros)
* FY earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) amounted to -3.0 million euros, compared to -6.7 million euros for previous year
* On balance sheet date, group had cash and cash equivalents of 139.6 million euros. Consequently, company has sufficient funds available for its business operations
* "In fiscal year 2017, we will concentrate on acquisition of additional operating companies in field of renewable energy. In long term, stable returns and corresponding dividends should be achieved" - says CEO Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9301 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Randall & Quilter Investment Holdings Ltd :
* RANDALL & QUILTER INVESTMENT HOLDINGS LTD - R&Q INSURANCE (MALTA) ANNOUNCES DELEGATED UNDERWRITING AGREEMENTS
* RANDALL & QUILTER - R&Q INSURANCE (MALTA) LIMITED HAS ENTERED INTO DELEGATED UNDERWRITING AGREEMENTS WITH BOTH XPEKT LIMITED AND BLAGROVE UNDERWRITING Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
NOAA
Where is the storm now?
As of 7 a.m., Tropical Storm Nate was 115 miles northeast of Isla Guanaja, Honduras, and about 230 miles southeast of Cozumel, Mexico. It had maximum sustained winds of 45 mph and was moving northwest at 14 mph.
"Tropical Storm Nate is heading for the northwestern Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico in a hurry," forecasters said.
On the forecast track, the center of Nate will move across the northwestern Caribbean Sea on Friday and reach the eastern coast of the Yucatan peninsula later in the day. Nate will then move into the southern Gulf of Mexico Friday night and approach the northern Gulf Coast Saturday evening.
Strengthening is forecast during the next couple of days, and Nate is expected to become a Category 1 hurricane by the time it reaches the Gulf Coast. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 90 miles, mainly to the east of the center.
Southwest pilot charged after loaded gun found by baggage screeners
ALBANY, N.Y. - A Southwest Airlines pilot has been arrested on a weapons charge in New York after airport security officers found a loaded handgun in his carry-on bag.
Albany County Sheriff Craig Apple says 55-year-old Erik Gibson was slated to pilot a flight to Tampa, Florida, on Monday morning when Transportation Security Administration officers found the gun during routine screening.
Apple says Gibson, who's from Louisiana, told authorities he forgot he was carrying the gun. He had flown to Albany from New Orleans on Sunday but had gone through a crew line that didn't have security screening.
Apple said Gibson was charged with misdemeanor weapon possession and released on $200 bail.
Officials don't know if he has a lawyer, and Southwest didn't reply to an email seeking comment.
It was the second gun found by Albany baggage screeners in four weeks.
An inmate was killed and more than 13 others injured in suspected gang violence in Goodwood Prison last night, Correctional Services spokesperson Simphiwe Xako said. Regional Correctional Services commissioner Delekile Klaas, who was at the scene last night, said the fight broke out between the 26 and 28s prison gangs.
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The Houston Police Department released surveillance video Tuesday of multiple suspects looting a beauty supply store during Hurricane Harvey. The burglaries occurred on August 29, 2017, according to Houston police. The first group drove a gray Chevrolet Tahoe up the flooded streets to the Supreme Beauty Supply store located on Lockwood in Houston. They used a crowbar to pry open the front doors, then broke in and began stealing merchandise. Several other groups walked in and helped themselves to the store later that night, including two men who pulled up to the store in a stolen boat. Police are still trying to identify most of the suspects.
TYLER — For the 15th year, the East Texas Islamic Society opened its doors to the community Tuesday evening for its annual open house, held during the month-long Ramadan observance. Master of ceremonies Zikriyya Shaikh says he was pleased with the large turnout. Shaik told KTBB, “I think it went really well. It was a really enjoyable night. We had a really good turnout. I hope next year we have even a bigger turnout.” He added, “I think what’s really good about this…occasion is we have the opportunity to interfaith dialogue — something we don’t always get a chance to do. Sometimes we get robbed of that opportunity. But I think it was a great opportunity to do it tonight.” The event featured presentations by mosque members, questions and answers, socializing, and plenty of food.
SAO PAULO, April 10 Brazil's Congress is likely to pass a pension reform spearheaded by President Michel Temer in the next six months, the head of national banking association Anbima, Jose Eduardo Laloni, told journalists on a Monday conference call.
Laloni said financial markets are indicating a growing confidence that Temer can pass the reform, which would guarantee a more stable fiscal outlook for the government. That outlook and the drop in inflation and interest rates should lead companies to issue more new shares and bonds this year, he said. (Reporting by Aluisio Alves)
Archer's piercing blue eyes aren't the only things that kill on Danger Island. The all-new season begins April 25 on FXX.
(CBS Connecticut) — The “Nothing About Us Without Us March For Justice” drew hundreds of people to downtown Hartford Wednesday evening.
The purpose of the march and a rally that followed was to raise awareness about the obstacles formerly incarcerated individuals face.
Fred Hodges was among several former inmates who spoke at the rally.
“We’ve got a message for the governor. The message is you got a lot of resources in the state… We’re not asking for money, but utilize the resources that you have effectively,” Hodges said.
Rally-goers said more must be done to help former inmates with housing, education and employment or they will return to what sent them to prison in the first place.
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Ali Jahangir Siddiqui on Tuesday assumed charge of Pakistan’s new ambassador to the United States.
Ali Jahangir Siddiqui replaced Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry as Pakistan’s ambassador to the United States. Soon after assuming the charge, Ali Jahangir held a meeting with the staff of Pakistan embassy in Washington.
Earlier, Ali Jahangir Siddiqui reached Washington on Monday. He was received by high ranking officials from Pakistan embassy on his arrival at the Delos airport.
Blackstone Group guaranteed chief executive Stephen Schwarzman new rewards for his contribution to the firm as a founder when he chooses to retire — and even after his death, WSJ reports.
The entitlements cement the 71-year-old billionaire’s unique status at the investment empire he helped create and tie his fortunes to the world’s largest private equity firm by assets.
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Police say a 3-year-old boy was taken by a man and woman from a Killeen home Saturday during an armed robbery. Officers were called to Golden Gate Drive at 11:59 p.m. Saturday.
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KENILWORTH, N.J. (AP) — Merck & Co. will stop its study of an experimental Alzheimer’s drug in people with mild or moderate symptoms because interim results showed “virtually no chance” of any benefit.
However, the drugmaker said Tuesday it will continue another study of the drug, verubecestat, in patients who don’t yet show symptoms. They have some memory problems, but can still perform daily activities.
The two studies were intended to enable Merck to seek regulators’ approval to sell verubecestat.
Alzheimer’s is one of the toughest diseases to treat.
While a few treatments temporarily ease symptoms such as memory loss, confusion and agitation, dozens of drugs tested have failed to slow mental decline or halt the mind-robbing disease, including the one Eli Lilly & Co. scrapped in November.
Pixar animated story of a rodent who dreams of becoming a great chef. G, 2007. UW Union South-Marquee, Dec. 13, 7:30 pm (crepe station open at 6 pm).
"A cat who wants to eat a fish must be ready to have his paws wet."
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Pentagon pushes for new, low-yield nuclear bombs
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Hundreds flock to Woodward Park to celebrate Easter with family
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CATS opened an extension to its 15km Lynx Blue Line light rail line on March 16.
Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) opened an extension to its 15km (9.3-mile) Lynx Blue Line light rail line on March 16.
The extension runs northeast from 7th Street station in the city centre through the North Davidson (NoDA) and University areas to terminate at the University of North Carolina Charlotte campus.
The extension has 11 stations, four of which have park-and-ride facilities providing a total of 3100 parking spaces.
The Blue Line extension is designed to be operated by three-car Siemens Avanto S70 LRVs running at 7.5-minute intervals initially and is expected to transport more than 25,000 passengers per day.
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MIAMI (CBSMiami) — Police are trying to find out what led to a shooting in Miami Friday night.
Miami Police said the shooting happened near NW 12th Street and NW 1st Place.
Three people – 2 males and 1 female- were injured in the shooting.
Two of the people shot – the woman and one man – drove themselves to Jackson Memorial Hospital.
The woman suffered a shot to the abdomen.
Police say all of the victims are in stable condition.
The other man injured was grazed by a bullet. He remained at the scene.
The cause of the shooting is under investigation.
Police have not said if someone is in custody in connection to the incident.
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While the warm weather is welcome, it is creating challenges for emergency crews in Saskatoon.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Campbell Soup Co:
* Campbell Soup Co says Denise Morrison "will remain on the President's manufacturing jobs initiative‍​" Further company coverage:
Force India hails rapid Renault progress
Renault is a standout midfield performer so far in 2017.
That is the view of Bob Fernley, the deputy boss at Force India.
Last year, Force India was the fourth force in F1, and the Silverstone based team remains fourth in the 2017 standings after three races.
But although Renault's results are not yet flowing in, Fernley said he is impressed with how Renault is going.
"Yes, I think they are progressing very quickly," he said. "Certainly more quickly than I would have expected.
"Before testing, I thought we would have a rivalry with Williams, Toro Rosso and McLaren, but McLaren clearly has a problem and Renault has made a significant step forward," Fernley added.
"Right now, two teams are in a fierce battle for first place, but behind them there are many teams and that's great."
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Interested in Growing Hemp in North Dakota?
Next year will be the third year of the state's industrial hemp research program
BISMARCK, ND — North Dakota’s Agriculture Department is hosting a meeting for people interested in growing industrial hemp.
The meeting will be held at 10 a.m. Friday in the Brynhild Haugland Room at the state Capitol in Bismarck.
Next year will be the third year of the state’s industrial hemp research program.
Its goal is to determine whether hemp can be a successful crop in North Dakota, and which varieties work best in the state’s climate.
Grower proposals for next year’s program are due at 5 p.m. on December 29.
April 24 (Reuters) - NorthWestern Corp:
* NORTHWESTERN REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2018 FINANCIAL RESULTS
* Q1 GAAP EARNINGS PER SHARE $1.18
* Q1 EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW $1.16 — THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S
* REAFFIRMS FY 2018 ADJUSTED NON-GAAP EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW $3.35 TO $3.50
* QTRLY REVENUES $341.5 MILLION VERSUS $367.3 MILLION
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TAYLOR, Ariz. (AP) — A second Arizona county in two weeks has confirmed that fleas in the area tested positive for plague.
The announcement by Navajo County Public Health officials on Friday comes one week after Coconino County officials found prairie dogs in the area to be carrying fleas with the plague.
Plague is an infectious disease infamous for killing millions of Europeans in the Middle Ages.
The fleas in Navajo County were found near the town of Taylor.
Navajo County advises people to watch for sudden die-offs of groups of prairie dogs or rodents, which might be an indicator of the plague.
Officials have notified residents and plan to treat and closely monitor the rodent burrows.
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For Uber to get past its series of scandals and transform itself into a kinder, gentler Uber 2.0, it will likely have to follow a long and winding path.
Fortunately for the ride-hailing company, former US Attorney General Eric Holder has given it a roadmap.
On Tuesday, Uber released the report from Holder and his private law firm that was based on their months-long investigation into harassment, discrimination, and retaliation at the company. The report recommended 47 steps the company should take to turn around its culture.
The recommendations focus on four key themes: trust, transformation, accountability, and the 'tone at the top'. Already, Uber's board has agreed unanimously to follow the suggestions, and CEO Travis Kalanick has taken a leave of absence, allowing the company to start with a blank slate.
Here are all 47 recommendations - and what they mean for the $69 billion company:
Julia Budd and Arlene Blencowe will headline Bellator 189 later this year, officials announced Friday night.
Budd (10-2) will be seeking revenge for a loss to Blencowe (10-6) at Bellator 162. To date, the former Strikeforce fighter is the only person to hold the female featherweight title.
During her career, Budd has bested the likes of Marloes Coenen and former UFC champion Germaine de Randamie. Blencowe is coming off a decision win over Sinead Kavanagh.
The card also features Chris Honeycutt vs. unbeaten Rafael Lovato Jr. in a middleweight contender match.
Bellator 189 goes down December 1 from the WinStar World Casino in Thackerville, Oklahoma and airs live on Spike.
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Vitaly Mutko speaks during an interview with the Associated Press in Moscow in Moscow, Russia, Friday, Feb. 2, 2018. Mutko says Russian athletes whose doping bans were lifted deserve to be treated as "clean and honest" at the Pyeongchang Olympics. Pavel Golovkin AP Photo
Brazilian billionaire Edson de Godoy Bueno, who built a healthcare empire in his country that became UnitedHealth Group Inc's platform to expand in Latin America, died on Tuesday. In a statement, UnitedHealth said Bueno, 73, had a heart attack earlier in the day in Buzios, a beach resort in Rio de Janeiro state.
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John Cena is 41. He’s every bit as hated as he is loved. But he’s the face of the WWE, he makes millions off his acting career and he’s the number one wish-granter of all time for the Make-A-Wish Foundation!!! So listen up, know who you’re hating on!!!
Check out John’s first ever appearance for the WWE on June 22, 2002!!!
April 5 U.S.-based investment bank The Raine Group said on Wednesday it would expand its operations into India and open an office in Mumbai.
The merchant bank - which focuses on technology, media and telecommunications - has hired former UBS banker Gaurav Mehta to head its India business as managing director, it said in a statement.
Raine, which has offices in New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, London and Shanghai, expects to begin India operations in early May, it said.
Raine's past deals involving India include advising SoftBank on its initial investments in Indian ride-hailing service Ola Cabs. (Reporting by Arnab Paul in Bengaluru; Editing by Sunil Nair)
Since joining YouTube in 2008, the edits of Austrian trial and mountain bike star Fabio Wibmer have accumulated over 125 million views. As just recently the number of his subscribers closed in on the mark of 1 million, it was clear to Fabio that he wanted to do something big to celebrate this milestone. The result is Fabiolous Escape 2.
Refusing to let the snow of the Austrian winter keep him off his bike, Fabio heads to Saalbach Hinterglemm to enjoy a great day in the mountains. Unfortunately, the ski police has other ideas. Attempting to outrun – or rather out-ride - the police, Fabio makes use of everything the Austrian ski resort has to offer. No gap too large to hit, no roof too high to drop, this highly entertaining police chase has to be seen to be believed.
Shot amongst the stunning scenery of Austria’s Saalbach Hinterglemm over the length of 24 days, turning his crazy vision into reality was certainly Fabio’s biggest project to date.
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Sessions Memo Expands On 'Religious Liberty' Exemptions
Law360, Washington (October 6, 2017, 4:09 PM EDT) -- U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions issued a sweeping guidance to federal agencies Friday on what he called "religious liberty," articulating a 20-point list of principles affecting employers, government agencies and religious groups.
"Except in the narrowest circumstances, no one should be forced to choose between living out his or her faith and complying with the law," U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions' memo said. (AP) The memo, which dovetailed with another rule from President Donald Trump’s administration Friday that extended exceptions from the Affordable Care Act’s contraception...
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Desperate families of missing people following the inferno at Grenfell Tower have hit out at the lack of help they have received from authorities as they search for loved ones.
Adel Chaoui, whose cousin Farah Hamdan as well as her husband Omar Belkadi are still missing - along with their 6-month-old baby, told The Telegraph of the horrific struggle the family has faced in trying to find them.
He said protocol means hospitals and authorities are not allowed to give out information, and they have had to beg for scraps of news from sympathetic nurses and police officers, who begged him to keep quiet about their identities lest they get in trouble for helping.
His cousin's children, two girls aged 6 and 8, were eventually found yesterday in a bad way in hospital after their gruelling search - with no help from authorities. The children, one of whom is in a coma and the other, who is sedated because of trauma, were in the same hospital, unidentified.
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A captured fugitive is accused of dozens of federal firearms violations in Montana for allegedly exporting guns from the U.S. to customers in countries with restrictive gun laws.
Authorities allege 37-year-old Eric Daniel Doyle concocted an elaborate scheme to use the internet to sell handguns to customers in Australia, Norway, Denmark and Sweden. The weapons were shipped through the U.S. Postal Service.
Doyle was indicted by a federal grand jury in 2015 but eluded authorities for more than two years.
He was captured in the Mexican state of Sonora on Nov. 8 and is scheduled to appear Tuesday before U.S. Magistrate Judge Jeremiah Lynch for a detention hearing in Montana.
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Doyle has pleaded not guilty to 44 gun violations and related crimes.
Four alleged accomplices were previously sentenced after striking plea deals with prosecutors.
More twisted justice: A day after Mail reveals terrorist got 250,000 in legal aid, judge rules it would be 'unfair' to deport Zimbabwean sex offender who attacked 13-year-old girl A refugee convicted of a serious sex offence with a 13-year-old girl cannot be sent back to his home country because deportation was 'not fair' on him, Appeal judges have ruled. They said that Wilfred Mosira can stay in Britain despite his crime and even though there is no threat to his safety or freedom in his native Zimbabwe.
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On The Mark, Monday, August 14, 2017 Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan talk about the Charlottesville Va. violence, and the Seattle Washington confrontations. The topic and issue of Confederate monuments, race and justified-violence were brought up. News headlines involved the peace rally in Lewisburg. (Click here to download)
× New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart announces run for governor
NEW BRITAIN — New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart is making it official, announcing she’s seeking the Republican party’s endorsement for governor.
The 30-year-old declared her candidacy at Central Connecticut State University on Monday, underscoring her intention to run as a candidate with “a fresh voice” who can relate to younger people and appeal to a broad range of voters.
Stewart, who began exploring a run in January, is the latest candidate to jump into the crowded field for governor. Democratic Gov. Dannel P. Malloy is not seeking re-election.
Stewart says she partly decided to run because she has “not been convinced that there is a candidate for governor who actually appeals beyond the traditional Republican areas” and can help Republicans win other seats.
Stewart was first elected mayor in 2013 at age 26.
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Bernardo Silva was happy to see Benjamin Mendy make his Manchester City return.
Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy joked that team-mate Bernardo Silva loved him more than his girlfriend.
Mendy, 23, made his return from a seven-month injury absence as Pep Guardiola's side thrashed Swansea City 5-0 in the Premier League on Sunday.
Silva celebrated his goal – City's fourth – with Mendy and the France international later joked about their relationship.
"He loves me more than food [& his girlfriend]," Mendy wrote on Twitter with an image of the celebration.
Silva, who retweeted that, also paid tribute to his team – and Mendy – on social media.
The win over Swansea saw Manchester City celebrate their title success in style as they moved onto 90 points in the Premier League.
On Friday August 18th the Community Center of Abingdon is teaming up with the V-F-W and the American Legion to host a fun day of golf in Elizabethton to help raise awareness about the meals on wheels program that serves local veterans. Nathalie Graham and Shirley Bower are here with a preview.
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Mealey's PI/Product Liability - Judge: Deleting Asbestos Claim Doesn't Eliminate Federal Jurisdiction
NEW ORLEANS - The presence of a second defendant entitled to federal jurisdiction means that despite proper elimination of claims against a shipyard, an asbestos case will stay in federal court, a federal judge in Louisiana held Dec. 6 (Diane Pitre, et al. v. Huntington Ingalls Inc., et al., No. 17-7029, E.D. La., 2017 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 200355).
May 2 Och-ziff Capital Management Group Llc :
* Och-Ziff Capital Management Group Llc says distributable earnings for Q1 of 2017 were $35.7 million, or $0.07 per adjusted class a share
* Och-Ziff Capital Management - AUM totaled $33.9 billion as of march 31, 2017, decreasing 22pct year-over-year, primarily due to net outflows from co's multi-strategy funds
* Och-Ziff Capital Management Group Llc says for q1 of 2017, gaap net loss of $7.2 million, or $0.04 per basic and diluted class A share
* Och-Ziff Capital Management Group Llc Q1 total revenue $139.2 million versus $188.4 million last year Source text: (bit.ly/2p4dtYX) Further company coverage:
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The telerob Explosive Ordnance Disposal and observation robot helps crews with bomb disposals and equipment placement
You might hear some loud bangs coming from the grounds at 19 Wing Comox over the next 2 weeks.
Bomb disposal technicians from across the country are training hard to hone their skills. Warrant Officer Dan Marlow says they’ll be encountering a mix of bomb-threat and disposal scenarios.
Marlow notes that unlike in partner countries like the United States, technicians in Canada also have primary roles in addition to their work in bomb disposal.
The training at 19 Wing Comox started on Monday, February 13th and goes until Friday, February 24th.
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) – A South Carolina man accused of wanting to enslave and eat a child is out of jail on bond.
Local media outlets report that 36-year-old Justin Teeter Bensing of Myrtle Beach was released from jail last month after posting $20,000 bond.
Bensing was arrested in Greenville County in February on charges of criminal solicitation of a minor. He was one of more than 40 people facing charges after an investigation into child sex trafficking.
Bensing is accused of soliciting an undercover officer he thought was a child. Arrest warrants show Bensing asked if she was “ready to be a full-time baby maker and sex slave.”
Sheriff Will Lewis said Bensing wanted to “physically cannibalize” a child.
Court records list no attorney for Bensing.
The maker of mobile phone game Angry Birds is plotting a £1.5billion float on the stock market ahead of releasing a second movie.
Finnish business Rovio Entertainment launched the smash-hit app eight years ago and set a host of records as the game’s popularity rocketed.
Bosses are reportedly seeking to raise £308million – money which could be used to fund their Angry Birds 2 film, due for release in 2019.
The game sees users catapult birds into pigs which are trying to steal their eggs.
But although its founders are now millionaires, video game firms have a history of disappointing investors when they go public.
Entertainment software companies which listed this year have since seen their values fall 18 per cent on average, according to Bloomberg analysis.
Experts believe it is because many of the companies are unable to reliably churn out follow-up hits after an initial huge success.
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As we progress into 2017 it is time to turn our attention to the Hawkeye FFA Alumni antique tractor ride. This will be our 12th year of cruising the county blacktops and roads.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — US official: DC police to charge 12 Turkish security agents related to violence in Washington during Erdogan's visit.
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Andy Herrmann, former American Society of Civil Engineers president, discusses the pedestrian bridge collapse at Florida International University.
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You saw the crowds. Here are the voices of the Women's March.
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Obama says farewell: Yes we did, Yes we can
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Rudy Giuliani says he has repeatedly counseled President Donald Trump against firing Attorney General Jeff Sessions despite the president’s ongoing anger over Sessions’ decision to recuse himself from the Russia probe.
Giuliani tells The Associated Press that Trump has asked him multiple times — before and since the former New York City mayor joined the president’s legal team last month — about whether Sessions should have been fired.
He says he doesn’t think the president should do it, and says he’s told him so.
The former mayor adds that he does not believe Trump will fire Sessions.
Police in Leeds are seeking the public’s help in tracing a number of people wanted on warrant.
Each of those featured is being sought by officers after warrants for their arrest were issued by Leeds Crown Court or Leeds Magistrates’ Court.
The force has not revealed why they are wanted, although such warrants are often issued when defendants fail to turn up for hearings.
Anyone who recognises one of the men or women shown is urged to call Crimestoppers in confidence on 0800 555 111.
Launceston-based law firm Parnalls recently helped two leading Devon organic meat companies combine to become one.
Eversfield Organic acquired The Well Hung Meat Company and Ben Mitchell, project lead at Parnalls, said: “This was a very interesting and challenging transaction.
“I am delighted that Parnalls were able to assist in ensuring that the deal was completed on time, and I am delighted that both parties are happy with the outcome.”
Mark Bury, director of Eversfield, added: “Ben Mitchell and Mark Parnall were instrumental in ensuring that the deal completed on time.
“They always kept in mind the original timescale that we were working towards and were flexible enough to complete a day early when we mentioned to them that that would be preferable.”
Drivers are being warned of long delays on the A5 roundabout at Old Stratford tonight during emergency repairs to a nearby bridge.
The A5 eastbound towards Milton Keynes is close between the A5 and A422 Monks Way, according to reports from the RAC.
Emergency repairs are being carried out and motorists are being warned of delays in all directions on the A5 roundabout at Old Stratford, affecting anyone travelling from Roade on the A508 and Towcester on the A5.
It is expected to continue until 7pm.
This Sept. 29, 2015, photo provided by Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine shows seven week-old puppies born by in vitro fertilization at the Baker Institute for Animal Health in Ithaca, N.Y. The increasing cost of higher education and the resultant impact on student debt has received wide attention .
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The RAK Ruler and Crown Prince also accepted condolences from senior officials, businessmen, directors of local and federal departments, citizens and members of the Arab and Muslim communities, who expressed their deepest condolences and prayed to Allah Almighty to rest his soul in eternal peace and to grant his parents patience and solace.
A host of Sheikhs also accepted condolences alongside the Ruler of Ras al-Khaimah.
April 20 Czech betting firm Fortuna Entertainment Group Nv
* Fortuna says, on Templeton legal action, court will announce its decision on Monday, April 24 after close of markets
* says first hearing was held before the Enterprise Division of the Amsterdam Court of Appeals on Thursday
* Group of shareholders, advised by Templeton, has filed an application for an injunction to halt the proposed acquisition of Romanian businesses from Penta Investments, Fortuna's biggest stakeholder
* Fortuna has asked court to reject Templeton request
* Fortuna plans April 26 EGM to approve acquisitions
* Penta has offered to buy out minority shareholders at a discount and take the company off the market Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
And with that, Time Inc. is gone.
Once America’s great magazine company, the much-reduced publisher was bought by Iowa’s Meredith Corp. last year, with $650 million in equity from Koch Industries.
This week its name was stripped from its headquarters in lower Manhattan, to which it moved in 2014 after abandoning the Mad Men-era Time-Life Building in Rockefeller Center.
Rumor the German Shepherd is your 2017 Westminster Dog Show Best in Show winner, but maybe he didn’t completely get that he was the best at Madison Square Garden.
Check out the reaction from everyone in attendance … and then look at Rumor:
As chill as he can possibly be. But this is why he’s a show dog — even with the “world’s most famous arena” going nuts and his handler being approached by everyone, the German Shepherd keeps his cool and just waits patiently for a treat, which he more than earned.
You know what’s coming next: That, right there, is an extremely good dog.
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April 13 Fujitomi Co Ltd :
* Says co is in deal with H.S. Insurance, on acquisition of shares in H.S. Life Small Amount & Short Time insurance Co Ltd, in May
* Details remain to be determined
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A savage battle is going on between two food businesses in Lubbock, Texas. This war began about three weeks ago when Pure Water Ice & Tea Company fired the first shot at the Wendy’s restaurant across the street.
Battle of 4th and Frankford cracks me up lol. Pure Water said “hey Wendy’s that sign looks familiar” before this @Wendys vs @PureWaterIce pic.twitter.com/rT7cRaFpRs — Riley Lookingbill (@rileylookingbil) May 22, 2017
Things between the two feuding businesses quickly escalated.
And with that, the #4thStreetSignWar was born.
When will the madness end?
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How do you mow stripes in a lawn?
To get stripes when you mow, you'll need a lawn mower with a roller as this will squash the grass flat after the mower cuts it. Hover mowers never have rollers, but most other types of mowers can have rollers, although it depends on the individual model. When cutting stripes, it's important to mow up and down the lawn to get the neat effect you want.
The stripes are created by the light reflecting off the grass blades. Grass facing towards you looks dark, while grass facing away from you looks light. The contrast of the two creates the stripes.
Longer grass creates the best effect as the blades bend further than shorter grass. A well-fed lawn also looks more lush and striped.
From YAHOO! Lifestyle article:Justice Anthony Kennedy’s announcement that he’ll retire from the Supreme Court this summer has sparked new concerns that a second Trump appointee on the bench could help overturn rulings that conflict with conservative views — including Roe v. Wade.While politicians consider whether or not they’d support a nominee who opposes the 1973 decision that legalized abortion , some women have a strategy to drum up support for a woman’s right to choose: the #Lysistrata2018 movement.Named after Aristophanes’s ancient Greek comedy Lysistrata , in which women refuse to sleep with their warring husbands until they agree to a truce, the movement is the brainchild of author and political journalist Jennifer Wright.
The Toronto Maple Leafs' season has come down to one game, and head coach Mike Babcock says they should embrace it.
The Leafs defeated the Boston Bruins 3-1 on Monday night to tie their best-of-seven opening round series at three games apiece.
The deciding game will be played Wednesday in Boston at 7:30 p.m. ET.
There's obvious pressure involved in a deciding game, but Babcock feels it's chance for a team to prove it's capable of winning big contests.
Toronto should have momentum heading into the deciding contest, having won the last two games to erase an early 3-1 series deficit.
Toronto will try to win its second series after trailing 3-1 in its history. The Leafs rallied from a 3-0 deficit against Detroit in the 1942 Stanley Cup final.
Winning political consultant Anna Casey describes the center of the city as Middle Earth, a term borrowed from Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings . We can predict future local elections.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi today hailed the women fighting the practice of 'triple talaq' and said the entire country is with them in their endeavour to get their rights."I pay my regards to the women who had to lead a pitiable life due to 'triple talaq' and have started a movement which has created an environment in the entire country against the practice," PM Modi said in his Independence Day address.The prime minister said the entire country is with them in their endeavour to get their rights.The Centre has said that it is against the practice of triple talaq. The matter is being adjudicated by a constitution bench of the Supreme Court.
NEWS YOU CAN USE: An Ivy League professor who spent 4 months working in a South Bronx check-cashing store says we’re getting it all wrong.
One of those right-wing cable TV talking heads blasted LeBron James as "ignorant" for his criticism of Donald Trump, admonishing him to "shut up and dribble."
The Cleveland Cavaliers-Golden State Warriors NBA finals start on Thursday, and I look forward to watching James dribble, shoot, pass, rebound, block shots and, if he feels compelled, speak out.
He just might be the greatest basketball player ever. He's also impressive off the court.
In the spotlight since he was a junior in high school, he has been a near model citizen, never getting in trouble and giving back tremendously to the community. He's intelligent and has a right to voice his views, including heartfelt criticism of Trump .
In fact all athletes have every right to use their fame to speak out on broader matters – as do entertainers, evangelical preachers, business people, TV talk show hosts and even columnists. No one has to agree or even listen.
PARIS (AP) — Two teenage boys have been rescued after 3 days underground in the skeleton-lined labyrinth of the Catacombs of Paris.
Paris police said they alerted firefighters early Wednesday that the boys, aged 16 and 17, were missing. Police said teams of rescuers, including climbers and sniffer dogs, set out to search for the youths and found them beneath southern Paris a few hours later suffering from slight hypothermia.
It was unclear how the boys got lost.
Sometimes people sneak into the catacombs after the official museum is closed and venture into areas normally off-limits, even organizing special parties or adventure games.
Some 66 feet below Paris, the catacombs hold the remains of 6 million people, transferred there starting in the 1700s as public graveyards were closed.
Every week, since 2009, Townsend Atelier has held an open figure drawing studio at its facility. Countless artists of all levels have participated in this important artistic tradition throughout the years, and now it’s time to have a show!
This is an invitational, curated show featuring the works of 30 artists. All works are figurative and were done at Townsend Atelier during the Thursday night open studio. There will be paintings, drawings, pastels and sculptures.
Works are framed and unframed and available for purchase.
Exhibiting artists:
Roza Adamcyk, Cheryl Arnold, Mia Bergeron
Elena Burykina, George Dawnay, Kim Eisendorfer, Jo Fassnacht
Caleb Goggans, Lee Greer, Mia Hansford, Richard Harrison, Melissa Hefferlin, Jules Jackson, Kristin Kendall, Shelly Lovins, Robin MacKillop, Ruth Pearl, Gabriel Regagnon, Ange Roth, Dave Salerno, Seneca Smith, Caleb Stoltzfus, Rajita Tippavajhala, Sara Tolbert, Stan Townsend, Allan Wallace, Jillian Weathers, Maria Willison
Barack Obama spent a summer scooping ice cream. Pablo Martinez Monsivais/AP
• First jobs are usually a mixed bag; they can be disastrous failures, great learning experiences, or somewhere in between.
• That's the case even for people who go on to become the president of the US.
• American presidents had some memorable first roles across history.
The road to the White House isn't always glamorous.
Sure, most US presidents throughout our history have had experience in law, politics, or the military— or some combination thereof.
But many future presidents had rather unconventional first gigs— from plucking chickens to working at a circus to selling comic books at a grocery store.
It's definitely encouraging for anyone who suffered through a weird start to their career.
Here are the surprising first jobs held by Washington, Lincoln, Obama, and 15 other US presidents:
May 3 Panalpina Welttransport Holding AG:
* Panalpina has acquired Carelog, a Danish freight forwarding and logistics company
* Panalpina World Transport (Holding) Ltd. has acquired a majority stake in Carelog Freight Service A/S and its subsidiaries
* Transaction was completed yesterday in Copenhagen, Denmark Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) Kim Jong Nam, the older brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, was attacked at a Kuala Lumpur airport and died on the way to a hospital, a senior Malaysian official said.
The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because of the incident’s diplomatic sensitivity, said Kim Jong Nam was attacked with a spray on Monday, Feb. 13, in the shopping concourse and sought help at an information counter. He was taken to the airport clinic and then died en route to the hospital, he said.
District police chief Abdul Aziz Ali said the man was waiting for a flight to Macau.
Kim Jong Nam reportedly fell out of favor in North Korea after being caught trying to enter Japan on a false passport in 2001, saying he wanted to visit Tokyo Disneyland. He was believed to be in his mid-40s and had reportedly been living in recent years in Macau, Singapore, and Malaysia.
Seguin led the Stars offense with 22:25 of ice time and a team-leading seven shots in Monday's shootout win over the Rangers.
Unfortunately, Seguin didn't manage to get in on the scoring. Despite having just one assist over the last four games, Seguin remains a good play. The dam is going to break open for him again. He has an impressive 25 shots over those four games and his 132 shots on the season rank third in the league.
Owen Caltagirone was 15.
According to the Harnett County Sheriff's Office, 16-year-old Emmanuwell Nelson has been arrested in connecting with the fatal shooting of his friend.On Monday, Nelson was arrested after 15-year-old Owen Caltagirone was shot to death on Nov. 13.Deputies said they got a call about the shooting around 12:50 a.m. in the 2000 block of Highway 27 West, south of Lillington.Authorities said they were flagged down by family members and friends who were taking the teen to the hospital while doing CPR.Caltagirone was later pronounced dead at Central Harnett Hospital.Nelson is being held at the Harnett County Detention Center under a $400,000.00 bond.
Sian Brooke, Sherlock’s master of disguises Eurus Holmes, has taken on another face: Natalie Brown in The Moorside.
The actress who fooled viewers with her portrayal of John Watson’s therapist, John Watson’s mistress and Sherlock Holmes’s sister, can be seen in the BBC drama following the fake kidnapping of Shannon Matthews. Brooke plays Natalie Brown, a neighbour of Shannon’s mother Karen.
Interestingly, she’s not the only hard-to-spot famous actress in The Moorside cast. While many may recognise Sheridan Smith as Julie Bushby, there’s another familiar face on the show – Gemma Whelan aka Yara from Game of Thrones – as Karen Matthews.
Hats off (and clever cosmetics on) to the make-up department here.
The Moorside is on 9pm Tuesdays, BBC1
The Veterans of the Vietnam War, Middletown, Inc. are asking for help and assistance on Saturday, May 26, starting at 9 a.m. at the Veterans Cemetery located on Bow Lane in Middletown to place approximately 9,900 American Flags to honor the veterans that are laid to rest there.
Veteran groups, public, community organizations, and all that would like to assist in honoring and remembering those veterans who served.
Youth groups are especially welcome.
Flags will be onsite and you do not need to register or call, just show up by 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 26. The event will be held rain or shine.
Flags will be removed June 2, also starting at 9 a.m. and help will be needed for this also.
Story highlights Qatar labor laws under spotlight
The country hosts 2.1 million foreign workers
Al Thawadi says 'great progress' made by contractors
(CNN) The buildup to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar has been dogged by controversy.
The treatment of migrant workers continues to be in the spotlight, but the man in charge of organizing football's showpiece event in the world's richest country has said "great progress" has been made on workers' rights.
In an exclusive interview, Hassan Al Thawadi -- secretary general of the Qatar 2022 Supreme Committee -- told CNN: "From what we've seen worldwide, there's been exploitation that occurs in relation to workers.
"In terms to Qatar, the laws that have been put in place, there have been people that have not applied the laws. We are working very hard along with the relevant authorities ensure that people do apply the laws.
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Image copyright Bellis Image caption Some of the new paving slabs are inscribed with rogue apostrophes
People strolling along a recently reopened promenade in Conwy county have spotted grammatical errors inscribed in the paving stones.
Colwyn Bay seafront underwent a multi-million pound redevelopment, but slabs highlighting the town's history refer to the "1870's" and "1900's - 1950's".
There should not be any apostrophes.
A Conwy council spokesman said: "The information has been shared with the Waterfront Project Team, and they are looking into it."
Last week, a European flag etched into a paving slab on the promenade sparked accusations of EU propaganda.
A council spokesman said at the time that in accepting EU funds for the project, it had an obligation to acknowledge that fact.
WASHINGTON, April 20 The U.S. Federal Reserve on Thursday fined Deutsche Bank AG $156.6 million for violating foreign exchange rules and running afoul of the Volcker Rule.
The German bank failed to detect and halt its traders from using chat rooms to communicate with competitors, the Fed said in a news release.
Central bank officials are "requiring the firm to cooperate in any investigation of the individuals involved in the conduct underlying the FX enforcement," according to the statement.
Separately, the Fed said it found gaps in Deutsche Bank compliance with the Volcker Rule that prohibits government-protected banks from engaging in proprietary trading. (Reporting By Patrick Rucker; Editing by Jonathan Oatis)
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — A teen found dead in Falls Lake in August drowned while presumably impaired by marijuana and LSD, according to an autopsy released Monday.
The medical examiner ruled the death of Annalisa Christine Schulze, 19, an accident.
Schulze’s body was found fully clothed in the lake after it was spotted by two men riding ATVs.
Schulze had planned to meet friends camp at the lake that weekend, and authorities found her campsite nearby, officials said.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Tetra Tech Inc
* Tetra Tech awarded $113 million contract to support Epa’s watershed protection program
* Tetra Tech Inc - has been awarded 5-year, $113 million contract to provide technical support services for U.S. Epa office of water​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Muzzy Broadcasting in Stevens Point, WI is looking for part timers for board ops and remote techs. Main responsibility will be engineering the sports broadcasts.
The long awaited reunion, Donnie Miller and Rude Awakening return to Kansas City for what will be know as a Giant Blues Jam Extravaganza!! In addition its only fitting that we call it a One Block West reunion, since the Jobsite Bar is one block west of I-35, and its as crazy here as it was back in the day! Like always we will be keeping it wild and rocking through the night with some of the best Blues, so come on, join in and be apart of this amazing event. Coyote Bill and his brand of take no prisoners blues will kick off the night as they strike a cord and rip up the stage. One thing is for sure, you'll be having a good time surrounded by fast bikes, hot girls, cold beer and great musicians.
What's Super Bowl Sunday without the delicious food to snack on during the final moments of the game?
UberEATS, the meal delivery app, reported that Halal Guys’ Combo Platter took the trophy for the most ordered food item in San Francisco during last year’s game.
Right behind Halal Guys' was none other than tacos from Tacomania.
As Super Bowl LIII approaches, these two fan favorites prepare to face off once again.
For Super Bowl fans ready for the game - and the food - UberEATS will be offering a $5 food item for those who have the app. Users simply have to open the app on their mobile device between Feb. 2 and Feb.4, tap the “Game Day Faves” banner and select from a list of $5 food options from restaurants in the Bay Area.
What will you order for the big game?
A 12-year-old girl was raped inside of her Brooklyn home by a masked man.Police said the man, armed with a knife, slipped into a residence on Farragut Road and Remsen Avenue in the Canarsie section.The suspect reportedly hid behind a shower curtain, and when the girl walked in, he threw her to the ground and raped her.The horrific attack happened on March 5, but police are still looking for the suspect.He's described as a heavy-set black male who is 5'4" to 5'8" and speaks with a Caribbean accent.Anyone with information incident is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).
Freetown A coalition of civil society organizations which monitors local and national elections in Sierra Leone has called for a review of the Elections Act. The National Elections Watch , according to reports on Tuesday, wants a specific date for presidential and general elections captured in the constitution so that the election calendar can be clear.
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Quebec’s auditor general has raised more concerns with Transports Québec taking aim at the way contracts are handed out. Global’s Raquel Fletcher reports.
A week before Ontario residents head to the polls, the three main party leaders are looking for votes across the southern regions of the province today.
Liberal Leader Kathleen Wynne takes her campaign to eastern Ontario, making an announcement in Orleans, visiting a cheese factory in St-Albert, and attending an evening barbecue in Belleville.
NDP Leader Andrea Horwath is stumping for votes in the GTA, where she's scheduled an announcement and a campaign event in Toronto, before heading to Mississauga tonight where she'll attend an Iftar dinner.
Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford's schedule has him in the southwest for a morning announcement in London and an evening rally in Windsor.
A man claiming more than £12,500 in disability benefits has been caught on camera -
working as a delivery driver. Paul Carter, 57, was spared jail despite fraudulently claiming thousands of pounds in disability living allowance and tax credits over a period of four-and-a-half years. As the footage shows, the scammer worked as a courier while 'cheating the system and diverting taxpayers' money from those who really need it' between October 2011 and March 2016. In the footage Carter, wearing an Adidas jacket and jeans, is seen carrying large cardboard boxes and jumping up into the back of his van with ease.
ATLANTA — Police are investigating the scene of a shooting outside the Greyhound bus station in Atlanta.
The Atlanta Police Department said a man was shot in the face just after 10 p.m. Wednesday near the Greyhound bus station on Forsyth Street.
Police say the victim is currently alert and conscious.
One suspect is in custody.
We will continue to update this story as we get more information.
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Industrial & Comm'l Bank of China Ltd., Doha -- Moody's take rating actions on 19 Chinese commercial banks and 4 Chinese subsidiaries of international banks
April 28 Jardine Cycle & Carriage Ltd:
* Qtrly profit attributable to shareholders $210 million versus $141 million
* Outlook for rest of year is positive with Astra expected to benefit from continued growth in Indonesian economy
* Group's revenue in Q1 was US$4.2 billion, 16% up on previous year
* Board has not declared a dividend for Q1 ended 31st march 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
A portion of the proceeds from this auction was earmarked for the non-profit Bridge School, and there were definitely plenty of proceeds.
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The Royal couple will attend a dawn service in central London to remember the soldiers from the two countries who paid the ultimate sacrifice in the First World War and subsequent conflicts.
Anzac Day - April 25 - marks the anniversary of the start of the First World War Gallipoli landings, and is a national day of remembrance for Australia and New Zealand.
Journalist Phillip, F. E. Schuler noted in 1916: “ANZAC! In April—a name unformed, undetermined; June—and the worth of a Nation and Dominion proved by the five letters—bound together, by the young army’s leader, Lieut.-General Sir W. Birdwood, in the inspired “Anzac”—Australian, New Zealand Army Corps.”
Later in the day, the Prince and Ms Markle will join a Westminster Abbey congregation for a service of commemoration and thanksgiving.
A wind storm knocked out the lighting system at Gill Hodges field last spring. Now, the City of Princeton and the North Gibson School Corporation are working on a new lease for the field.
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Monsters, muggles and wizards attracted Nikki Ebright to the Harry Potter series, and she fell in love with the books' themes: People should take care of each other, and their character and the choices they make shape the world. Soon she was fully immersed in geek culture, where she found herself increasingly troubled by a lack of representation of people of color and varying gender identities and sexualities, a "graying of the fandom," as she dubs it.
When she created her own company, Shiny Productions, to bring a Harry Potter Event to Denver, she decided to address the problem head on. "There's a greater rainbow of fans out in the world, and they're not being reflected in the demographics that are showing up at our events," she says. So she set out to make geek events more inclusive of people of varying races, sexualities and gender identities, all while trying to avoid being yet another overly privileged white savior.
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Spring Valley Beats Irmo, Remains Undefeated
Unbeaten Spring Valley traveled to Irmo to take on their region foe. The Vikings upheld their perfect 6-0 record with a 42-21 win. The Yellow Jackets now have a 5-3 record overall.
There was plenty of glamour as wives and girlfriends joined the suited-and-booted players in the plush venue.
They were anxious to send off stalwarts Isa Nacewa, who will retire from rugby this summer, and Jamie Heaslip, who was forced to hang up his boots through injury this year.
But there is plenty to look forward to from the Boys in Blue, with Dan Leavy, Jack Conan, Joey Carbery, Garry Ringrose and Jordan Larmour among the young guns enjoying the night out.
× Monroe County Community School Corp. terminating contract with Auxilio, looking for more drivers
MONROE COUNTY, Ind. – The Monroe County Community School Corporation is looking to add more school bus drivers due to their impending takeover of 42 more routes next week.
The district is terminating their contact with Auxilio, after they said last month that the company was not holding up their end of the deal.
MCCSC tells CBS4 the majority of families will not see any change. They are continuing to hire new drivers for the takeover which takes place on Oct. 13.
The district reportedly increased starting wages for bus drivers and monitors and encourages citizens looking for part-time work to apply.
Wages begin at $17 per hour and there is a 1-6 week training and background check process.
Interested applicants can apply online or in person at the school’s transportation department.
Subban picked up an assist in Thursday's 4-3 loss to the Bruins.
Subban picked up his lone point of the night while on the man advantage, and also logged five shots on goal, 3 hits and one blocked shot during the contest. The 28-year-old blueliner will look to score his first goal of the season in Saturday's road game against the Penguins.
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SAN ANTONIO - So many different outfits, hats and medals can be seen at Fiesta every years, and now ladies can have Fiesta makeup to go with their outfit.
Makeup artist Belinda Salazar took photos of herself last week, and they have quickly become popular.
"This is how I represent Fiesta," Salazar said.
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The 26-year-old said the look took her about an hour and a half to complete because of all the detail.
She has been getting rave reviews for her make-up and she said her passion for makeup allows her to be an artist and help other women with their confidence.
"I help women step out of their comfort zone to try new things, and that's really what matters to me," Salazar said.
To see more of Salazar's looks and to get makeup tips, you can follow her YouTube page.
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US markets edged lower in morning trade on Friday, after new economic data from the US Labor Department showed the first monthly jobs decline since 2010.
The fall in the three major indexes came after a streak of record-making gains in recent days.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 21.35 points, or 0.09%, to 22,754.04, while the wider S&P 500 was down 4.16 points, or 0.16%, at 2,548.
The Nasdaq slid 4.51 points, or 0.07%, to 6,580.85.
The US Labor Department showed the US lost 33,000 jobs in September, while the unemployment rate slipped to 4.2%. The jobs decline was attributed to the havoc wreaked by hurricanes Harvey and Irma.
The declines were spread across the stock market on Friday morning, with most sectors of the S&P lower.
Airlines, including United Continental Holdings and Southwest, were a bright spot.
Discount grocery chain Costco was lower, after the firm reported earnings that showed shrinking margins.
Police are investigating after one person was shot at Independence Ave. and Cleveland Ave.
At about 10:15 p.m., police were called to the scene on one person with life-threatening conditions after being shot.
The suspect, a black male wearing a blue shirt, fled the scene on a bicycle.
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A male pedestrian suffered serious injuries in a collision with a car in Wisbech last night.
Police and ambulance crews were called at 9.42pm on Wednesday June 14 to reports of a collision in West Street, Wisbech.
The collision involved a pedestrian and a taxi.
The man, who is in his 20s, was taken to hospital. His injuries are believed to be serious, but not life threatening.
The vehicle stopped at the scene, but no arrests were made.
Guyana draw 1-1 with St Kitts and Nevis in opening match
GUYANA played to a 1-1 draw with St Kitts and Nevis yesterday, in their opening match of the Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) Under-15 Championship.
Played at the world-renowned IMG Academy campus in Bradenton, Florida, Ronaldo Rodrigues scored just two minutes into the game to give the Brian Joseph-coached Guyana team the lead in their first Group F match.
However, St Kitts and Nevis equalised in the 33rd minute through Shawn Hamilton and, despite both teams having some clear goal-chances, they failed to capitalise and had to settle for a point each.
Guyana will play rivals Suriname today at 09:00hrs and would wrap up the Group stage against St Lucia on Thursday.
Thirty-nine countries will participate in the August 13-19 event in the USA, which is said to be the largest CONCACAF tournament ever.
× Man drowns on trip to NC beach with family
CASWELL BEACH, N.C. — A 39-year-old man drowned Saturday afternoon at Caswell Beach, WECT reports.
Police say Telley Knight drowned just before 4 p.m.
Knight, who was visiting the beach with his family, went missing for about 15 minutes before he was found unresponsive near Caswell Beach Road.
Bystanders performed CPR on Knight until EMS arrived, but he was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital.
ATLANTA — A representative for Ric Flair says the pro wrestling legend has been hospitalized and is dealing with some "tough medical issues."
Melinda Morris Zanoni confirmed a report on Saturday that the 68-year-old Flair had been hospitalized, and stated he was admitted for routine monitoring. Zanoni provided an update early Monday, asking for "prayers & positive energy" because Flair has "tough medical issues."
Former pro wrestler Mick Foley and wrestling executive Eric Bischoff are among those wishing Flair well on Twitter.
Feb 14 Polska Meat SA:
* Q4 unconsolidated revenue 40.9 million zlotys ($10.05 million) versus 43.8 million zlotys a year ago
* Q4 unconsolidated net profit 332,042 zlotys versus loss of 406,283 zlotys a year ago
* Q4 consolidated revenue 42.3 million zlotys versus 43.8 million zlotys a year ago
* Q4 consolidated net profit 766,596 zlotys versus loss of 406,283 zlotys a year ago Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 4.0701 zlotys) (Gdynia Newsroom)
Submitted photoPhilip Whitmore, the barn manager at Crimson Acres in Orange, and Artie, a 9-year-old Appaloosa stallion, "ride a wave" during a routine Whitmore has choreographed as part of the "Star Search" contest at the Midwest Horse Fair in Wisconsin, from April 20 to 23. Submitted photoPhilip Whitmore, the barn manager at Crimson Acres in ... (more)
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NASSAU, Bahamas -- Bahamian born international motivational speaker, corporate trainer, bishop of motivation, customer service evangelist, talk show host and author, master motivator Spence Finlayson, is celebrating 30 years in business. Spence Finlayson began his career as a motivational speaker in 1987 while working as an advertising sales consultant for BATELCO's Yellow Pages .
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Will you try the “Whopper Donut”?
Burger King is planning to sell the food item on National Doughnut Day this Friday, it's been revealed.
The fast food company dubbed it the “first flame-grilled donut ever” in a YouTube video description.
“Some of you might say it’s just a WHOPPER® sandwich with a hole cut in it, and you might be right,” the company said. “But, hey. If it has a donut hole in it, it’s a donut.”
PEOPLE CHASE WHEELS OF CHEESE DOWN STEEP HILL FOR ANNUAL CHEESE ROLL RACE
That's not all, burger fans: you'll also be able to get another item.
“And if you were wondering what happens with that middle cut-out piece (aka “donut hole”), well, it comes as a “free” mini slider,” the burger chain said in a press release.
Burger King customers can look for the 'Whopper Donut' in five locations: one each in Boston, Miami Beach, Los Angeles, New York and Salt Lake City, according to the release.
You can read more about the specific restaurants here.
LONDON May 3 The start of a London trial brought by Libya's $67 billion sovereign wealth fund against French investment bank Societe Generale has been adjourned for a second day, a spokesperson for the Libyan Investment Authority (LIA) said.
No reason was given for the delay and neither side would comment on the possibility of an out-of-court settlement.
The case, which had been expected to run until the end of July, was due to focus on five trades totalling $2.1 billion, executed between 2007 and 2009, before Colonel Muammar Gaddafi was ousted as Libyan leader.
Last summer the LIA lost a high-profile case against Goldman Sachs in which it tried to claw back $1.2 billion from the Wall Street firm in relation to nine equity derivatives investments carried out in 2008.
(Reporting by Claire Milhench; Editing by Mark Trevelyan)
CLEVELAND — The Cavaliers signed guard Collin Sexton to a rookie contract. Financial terms were not immediately available.
Cleveland made the announcement on Wednesday, a holiday treat for the team’s fans still grappling with their emotions after superstar LeBron James announced he’s leaving the Cavs for the second time to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers.
The Cavs selected Sexton with the No. 8 overall pick in last month’s NBA draft. He averaged 19.2 points as a freshman at Alabama and played his best in big games while leading the Crimson Tide to its first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2012.
Now that he’s under contract, the 19-year-old can’t be traded for 30 days. However, the Cavs are likely to hang on to Sexton and help them rebuild without James, who led Cleveland to four straight NBA Finals and a championship in 2016.
Sexton is on Cleveland’s summer league roster for games in Las Vegas.
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Seeds of Change: A Portrait of the Hmong American Farmers Association, photographs by Mike Hazard
Oct. 6 – 31 – Opening reception 7 – 8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6,
Hastings Arts Center | Blessings Academy of Arts
216 4th Street | Hastings, Minn.
Mike Hazard’s photographs, video, and artist’s book tell the story of a year in the life of the Hmong American Farmers Association (HAFA) farm in Vermillion Township, MN. Hazard’s images cross generations and cultures, showcasing the fruits of community efforts to cultivate success among first-, second-, and third-generation Hmong Americans. This exhibition is organized by the M, where it was first shown, and has traveled to the Minnesota Capitol and, now, Hastings Arts Center.
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Allen allowed two hits and a walk while striking out two in the ninth inning to earn his third save of the season in Monday's 3-1 win over the Twins.
Andrew Miller set him up in the eighth while walking one and fanning one. Allen made it interesting in the ninth by loading the bases, but he was able to coax Joe Mauer to pop out to secure the save. The 28-year-old is a perfect 3-for-3 in saves this year with a sparkling 1.59 ERA and 20.6 K/9 in 5.2 innings. He's a tier below the elite closers due to the presence of Miller, but Allen owners aren't complaining.
Dec 12 (Reuters) - Axiom Properties Ltd:
* AXIOM SELLS CHURCHILL NORTH SHOPPING CENTRE STAKE-AXI.AX
* DEAL FOR SALE PRICE OF $42.5MLN
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On August 21, 2017 an eclipse will take place across the United States. If you could watch the celestial event from space, what would it look like?
Lawmakers Delay Vote on Daycare Regulations
by Rashad Snell
A lawmaker for the second time is delaying a vote on legislation to require all day cares to be regulated by the state.
The House Rules Committee says that Rep. Pebblin Warren requested that her bill be removed from the Tuesday debate agenda.
The bill sought to end a long-standing exemption for faith-based facilities. The proposal has been met with push back from some church facilities.
Warren delayed debate last month out of fear the bill would lose a procedural vote.
VOICES for Alabama’s Children says Alabama is one of seven states that broadly exempt faith-based day cares from regulation.
The Department of Human Resources says about half of day cares in the state are uninspected. Exempt facilities do not have to comply with state childcare regulations such as worker-to-child ratios.
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STORRS, Conn. — Prosecutors have dropped a breach of peace charge filed against conservative commentator Lucian Wintrich after a confrontation with protesters last month during an appearance at the University of Connecticut.
Wintrich, the White House correspondent for the right-wing website Gateway Pundit, was charged after grabbing a woman who took his notes from the lectern as he prepared to give a speech titled "It's OK To Be White."
That woman, 35-year-old Catherine Gregory, of Willimantic, turned herself in Sunday to face charges of attempted larceny and disorderly conduct.
Gregory, who is free on a $1,000 bond, is due in court on Wednesday.
LONDON, April 23 Arsenal will play London rivals Chelsea in the FA Cup final on May 27 after beating Manchester City 2-1 following extra time in the semi-final at Wembley on Sunday.
Arsenal had to come from behind after Sergio Aguero scored his 30th goal of the season for City in the 63rd minute, racing away on to a pass from Yaya Toure.
Spanish international Nacho Monreal equalised nine minutes later, from a cross by Arsenal's other wing back Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.
In the 11th minute of extra time, just after Aguero was taken off, Alexis Sanchez scored the winner.
The result gave manager Arsene Wenger, an FA Cup winner six times, a welcome boost in a season that many supporters would like to be his last at the club. (Reporting by Steve Tongue; Editing by Clare Fallon)
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This week's episode of Impact Wrestling on Pop TV finished with 251,000 viewers, according to Showbuzz Daily.
By comparison, last week's edition of Impact Wrestling on Pop TV averaged 264,000 viewers for the Victory Road special episode, marking a decline in viewership of 13,000 viewers for this week's show.
Thursday night's episode of Impact Wrestling on Pop TV featured Texano Jr. and El Hijo del Fantasma defeating James Storm and Ethan Carter III (EC3) in the main event, and failed to make the Cable Top 150 list for this week. Last week's show came in at number 128 on the Cable Top 150 list.
February 14, 2017, 6:30 PM | President Trump’s links to Russia keep haunting his White House, as evidenced by the resignation of National Security Adviser Michael Flynn on Monday night; The UConn Lady Huskies basketball team recorded its 100th win in a row Monday night, a winning streak of over three years
ROME (AP) - Police in northern Italy found a small arsenal of Kalashnikovs, pistols and ammunition hidden in the trunk of a rental car and arrested the Bosnian man who was driving it.
The ANSA news agency says police believe the car, which had Swiss license plates, was headed to Barcelona when they stopped it on a routine check April 19 in Gorizia, near Italy's northeast border with Croatia and Austria.
ANSA says police became suspicious when they found two Berettas in a bag. They then proceeded to search the rest of the car and found several guns in the spare wheel well of the trunk and another stash under the back seat.
The 52-year-old Bosnian was being held on suspicion of possession and transport of weapons of war.
MADRID, April 20 Spain's Banco Popular CEO Ignacio Sanchez-Asiain said on Thursday the lender's current priority is the sell off of non-performing real estate assets as it fights to return to profits and improve its capital.
"The priority is divestment of the real estate business. We're hoping the rate of divestment increases and that we do it in the shortest time possible," Sanchez-Asiain said during a conference in Madrid.
The bank is considered Spain's weakest due to its exposure to about 36 billion euros of non-performing real estate assets, and reported a record 3.5 billion euro ($3.70 billion) loss last year.
Merger or acquisition deals also remain a possibility for the bank, he said. (Reporting by Jesus Aguado; Writing by Paul Day)
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A 14-year-old local girl was arrested after a violent outburst over a phone not working, report Kingston Police.
On Tuesday at about 5 p.m. a girl went to her grandmother’s home to use the phone. The phone was not working and the girl threw a tantrum, slamming doors, hitting walls, and smashing dishes, police said. When the grandmother took younger children out of the home to escape the tirade, the girl grabbed a baseball bat and followed them. The girl then smashed a rear window of the home before fleeing when officers arrived. The girl eventually returned to the residence where she was apprehended by police after a foot chase.
The girl was belligerent with officers swearing and screaming all the way to police headquarters where she continued to be uncooperative. The teen was charged by police with mischief.
She was later released to her mother with conditions and a future court date.
—The Whig-Standard
PARIS — French police say a young girl was killed and at least five people were injured when a driver slammed his car into the sidewalk cafe of a pizza restaurant in a small town east of Paris.
An official with the national gendarme service said the driver was arrested soon after the incident Monday night in the town of Sept-Sorts.
One official gave the girl’s age as 8, while another said she was 12 and up to eight people were injured.
The official said it is unclear whether the act was deliberate. The official was not authorized to be publicly named according to police policy.
Darien man died of cold-related causes on Christmas
A west suburban man who died of cold-related causes in Chicago on Christmas Day has been identified.
Yasser Ali, 43, died at the University of Chicago Medical Center at 7:13 p.m. Dec. 25, 2016, according to the Cook County medical examiner’s office. He was a Darien resident.
An autopsy did not immediately rule on Ali’s cause and manner of death, but has since found that he died of complications of benzodiazepine toxicity and complications of hypothermia due to cold exposure, according to the medical examiner’s office.
At least 13 people have died of cold-related causes this winter in Cook County, according to the medical examiner’s office.
Last winter, 15 cold-related deaths were reported.
Three Virginians have tickets that are worth big bucks in the New Year's Millionaire Raffle. The grand prize winners for 2017 bought their tickets in Lynchburg, Richmond and Manassas.
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Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy blocked Moussa Sissoko's loan move to Turkish Super Lig side Trabzonspor earlier this summer.
Sissoko was ready to move to the Black Sea Storm and gave the green light to the loan switch, while Trabzonspor offered to pay his full salary for the duration of the loan period.
The midfielder's representatives pushed Tottenham hard to allow the move to take place, as Sissoko looked for the exit door.
But according to France Football, Levy blocked the loan move.
While Levy is ready to let Sissoko leave the club, he wants the Frenchman to move on a permanent sale rather than on loan.
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Chris Jericho praises Vince McMahon on the Ross Report
“When you work for Vince McMahon, there is a work ethic that is instilled in you that is second to none. Anybody that comes through that system, if you have talent, you will work extra hard to make things happen. I am talking about everybody from Jesse Ventura becoming the Governor of Minnesota; Mick Foley becoming a New York Times Best Selling Author, The Rock, Batista, John Cena, you (JR), me, there is a work ethic that is instilled in us that has enabled it all to happen and that comes from working in the WWE.”
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Hornets say center Cody Zeller has been placed in the NBA’s concussion protocol.
There is no timetable for his return.
Zeller took an elbow to the head in the fourth quarter of Charlotte’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday night. Zeller will not play Monday night against the Chicago Bulls.
Zeller will begin the process to return once he is deemed symptom-free, per the NBA’s concussion policy.
The fourth-year center is averaging 10.7 points, 6.2 rebounds and 1.1 blocks and shooting 59.5 percent from the field — all career highs. Zeller has played in 31 games for Charlotte this season, starting 29.
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The NFL Players Association has created a medical guide for players, a 107-page reference book written by scientific professionals with extensive material on concussion detection, treatment and the league’s game-day protocol for head injuries.
The union’s inaugural “health playbook” was distributed electronically to NFLPA members this week.
Speaking at a head, neck and spine committee meeting during the league’s scouting combine, NFL chief medical officer Dr. Allen Sills revealed a 16 percent rise in diagnosed concussions, from 250 in 2016 to 291 in 2017. Sills said the data was a “call to action” to the NFL for greater prevention.
The NFLPA health playbook also includes information on joint injuries and wear and tear, high blood pressure and cholesterol, plus performance-related topics such as sleep, nutrition and mental health.
Chairman of the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority’s (GCAA) Board of Directors Lawrence London yesterday urged the 23rd Caribbean Aviation Safety and Security Oversight System’s (CASSOS) Board of Directors Meeting to look at potentially establishing an aviation accreditation body as a means of developing the industry in the region.
London, who was speaking at opening of the two-day meeting in Georgetown, noted that while the Multilateral Air Services Agreement (MASA) has addressed some of the issues surrounding the situation, he believes more could be done.
“I am wondering if the time is not right for the Caribbean Community to have its own civil aviation authority where all the Caribbean states will issue licences to say you are a Caribbean Aviation Authority engineer or pilot even though that licence would have been issued by one of the states,” London said…..
NEW DELHI, April 6 Toyota Motor Corp will recall 23,157 units of the Corolla Altis luxury sedan in India because of ongoing issues with airbags manufactured by Takata Corp, the company's local unit said in a statement on Thursday.
The recalled Corolla Altis sedans were manufactured between January 2010 and December 2012 in India, the Japanese car maker said. (Reporting by Aditi Shah; Editing by Malini Menon)
Feb 2 (Reuters) - International Standard Resources Holdings Ltd:
* ANNOUCES ‍RESTRUCTURING OF EXISTING CONVERTIBLE NOTES DUE 2018 AND ISSUE OF NEW CONVERTIBLE NOTES DUE 2021​
* CONVERTIBLE NOTES IN AGGREGATE OUTSTANDING PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF HK$365 MILLION
* CONVERSION PRICE OF NEW CONVERTIBLE NOTES IS HK$0.050 PER CONVERSION SHARE‍​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
– Naomi revealed tonight on Smackdown that she suffered an injury during her match with Alexa Bliss at Elimination Chamber on Sunday. Naomi didn’t provide details on the injury but said she didn’t notice it until she returned to her room later after the event. Bliss appeared and said she was giving Naomi a week to either give her a rematch or forfeit the championship.
– Here is video of Finn Balor doing rehab at Champion Sports Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama:
COEBURN, Va. (AP) — Tracy Stallard, the pitcher who gave up Roger Maris’ record 61st home run in 1961, has died. He was 80.
The Sturgill Funeral Home in Coeburn, Virginia, said Monday that Stallard died Wednesday at the Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, Tennessee.
He was on the mound for Boston in 1961 when Maris broke the single-season record that Babe Ruth had held since 1927. The record stayed until 1998.
Stallard went 30-57 with a 4.17 career ERA while pitching for the Red Sox (1960-62), New York Mets (1963-64) and St. Louis Cardinals (1965-66).
His funeral was Sunday at the Sturgill Funeral Home.
FRANKFURT Feb 13 Daimler will stop selling cars under the Smart brand with combustion engines to focus on electric cars, Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung reported, citing a letter that Mercedes-Benz USA sent to dealerships.
Dietmar Exler, head of Mercedes-Benz USA, said in his letter that the sale of Smart cars with combustion engines would stop in September, the paper reported in its Tuesday edition.
It added that the carmaker would sell battery-powered versions of its Fortwo and Fortwo convertible models.
Daimler was not immediately available for comment.
Mercedes-Benz USA sold 6,211 Smart cars last year, compared with global sales of Smart branded vehicles of 144,479. Daimler's group deliveries, including its premium Mercedes brand, stood at 2.1 million in 2016. (Reporting by Maria Sheahan; Additional reporting by Edward Taylor; Editing by Tom Heneghan)
Ilan Funke-Bilu, a San Luis Obispo attorney for nearly 40 years, announced Friday he is running for the San Luis Obispo Superior Court seat currently held by Hon. Judge Barry LaBarbera, who is retiring next year. Joe Johnston jjohnston@thetribunenews.com
Bruce Anthony Baumer passed away on January 22, 2018 at Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital. He was 92.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., on Saturday, February 10 at Alta Sierra County Club.
Bruce was born January 9, 1926 in San Francisco to Louis and Dorthea Baumer. He was an Underage Veteran, who served in WWII, the Korean War and the European Reconstruction. He met his wife, Inez, at a USO dance at Fort Lewis between his tours in Korea and Europe.
He was an avid golfer, fisherman, boat refurbisher and more. It is widely rumored, even known, that he was spotted on the golf course as late as last summer at the spry age of 91. Just ask his youngest son, Karl.
This tall, 6'3", lanky, kind, wise, generous man, friend, father and husband will be greatly missed by all.
Bruce is survived by his wonderful loving wife Inez; the six caring children they raised, Ladonna, Dianna, Howard, Carolyn, Neysa and Karl and ten grandchildren.
Arrangements are under the care of Hooper and Weaver Mortuary.
Norma A. Anderson, 95 of Ladysmith, died on Friday, March 16th in Stanley. She is survived by her daughter, Joni Hall of Ladysmith, and 1 grandson.
Funeral services for Norma Anderson will be held at 11 AM on Wednesday, March 21, at Nash-Jackan Funeral Home in Ladysmith with Russ Kinney officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery. Norma’s family will receive friends from 10 AM until service time on Wednesday at the funeral home.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Eli Lilly And Co:
* KIMBERLY BLACKWELL, M.D., TO BECOME VICE PRESIDENT OF EARLY PHASE DEVELOPMENT AND IMMUNO-ONCOLOGY AT LILLY ONCOLOGY Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — As Ohio seeks to recover over $60 million from a giant online charter school that closed, the attorney general says the school founder and his two businesses should be on the hook for that public funding.
Founder Bill Lager’s for-profit companies were paid to provide management and software services for the Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow.
In a court filing, Attorney General Mike DeWine argues that violated Lager’s fiduciary duty to ECOT and that the public contracts were void. DeWine indicated he’ll seek to recover money from Lager and the companies.
An ECOT attorney isn’t commenting on that.
ECOT has challenged how Ohio tallied student participation to determine a clawback of nearly $80 million, some of which already was collected. ECOT is awaiting an Ohio Supreme Court ruling in that case.
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Montgomery police have charged Asia Lawson, 24, in reference to a shooting into an unoccupied vehicle incident, that occurred on the night of March 17th, in the 5500 block of Gantry Drive. Montgomery police have charged Asia Lawson, 24, in reference to a shooting into an unoccupied vehicle incident, that occurred on the night of March 17th, in the 5500 block of Gantry Drive.
The initial investigation indicates the shooting stemmed from an ongoing dispute and Lawson was identified as the suspect. There were no injuries.
Lawson was taken into custody by MPD patrol shortly after the offense.
Lawson now faces charges of reckless endangerment and shooting into an occupied vehicle or building.
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Microsoft cofounder Steve Allen recently announced that he will be investing $125 million to teach computers common sense. Dubbed "Project Alexandria," the investment will bring together various tech segments used in the artificial intelligence field to create a system with good sense and judgment. The goal is to teach AI systems to react to unexpected situations, answer questions, and understand meaning.
HAL 9000 was a scary proposition in 1968 when Stanley Kubrick released 2001: A Space Odyssey. It's even more of a scary scenario now that computers can actually reach those goals. Makes one wonder what will happen when one day Allen asks his computer to "stop" learning, and it says "I'm sorry Steve, I'm afraid I can't do that." Cartoon by Ed Hall.
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Albuquerque police are searching for a person who was speeding and crashed into an Albuquerque police officer’s patrol car before running away in southeast Albuquerque Monday afternoon.
The officer was not injured in the crash, which happened near Florida and Ross SE, according to spokesman Fred Duran. And it appears that the other driver was also not seriously injured, Duran said.
“I have a good indication the other driver is doing okay as they felt well enough to hit our officer then run from the scene on foot,” he said.
He said officers do not know who that driver is but are searching for him or her.
The driver failed to yield and was speeding, Duran said. He said the cause of the crash is still under investigation.
An armed robber in Weston, FL was caught by surprise when he tried to hold up a local Walgreens but instead of getting money, he was met with an ice cold stare.
The incident occurred on the afternoon of December 4. According to surveillance footage, the suspect walks into the store and conceals his appearance. Once at the checkout, he pulls out his handgun as the store clerk is ringing up his items. Unfortunately for him, the clerk was unmoved and unbothered. Instead of frantically handing over everything in the cash register, the clerk stares the gunman down for what seems to be an eternity.
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STARING CONTEST – An armed robber attempted to hold up a Walgreens store in Weston, but encountered a clerk who decided to just stare him down instead BSO is still looking for the suspect. https://t.co/dVmUzQZMIb pic.twitter.com/0mWZM681Io — WSVN 7 News (@wsvn) December 7, 2017 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js
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Jenna Burdette — a 2014 graduate of Eastern High School — was one of two Dayton Flyers to receive a nomination for the NCAA Woman of the Year. Burdette, who recently completed four years of basketball at UD, is joined by cross country and track and field athlete Grace McDonald. The award, currently in its 28th year, honors graduating women’s athletes and will be presented on Oct. 28, at a banquet in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) – Los Angeles residents awoke New Year’s Day to find a prankster had altered the famed Hollywood sign to read “HOLLYWeeD.”
KABC-TV reports Los Angeles police have dispatched a unit to investigate the apparent vandalism.
Police have also notified the city’s Department of General Services, whose officers patrol Griffith Park and the area of the rugged Hollywood Hills near the sign.
California voters in November approved Proposition 64, which legalized the recreational use of marijuana, beginning in 2018.
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(From right to left) Zac Dysert, Justin Bethel and Brittan Golden work out during the Arizona Cardinals offseason strength and conditioning program at the training facility in Tempe, Monday, April 17, 2017. Tom Tingle/azcentral sports
Grammy award-winning singer and member of The Temptations Dennis Edwards has died, his wife, Brenda Edwards, confirmed to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Friday. He was 74 years old.
His wife told the Post that the Motown legend died at a Chicago area hospital after suffering complications related to meningitis.
“My uncle Dennis Edwards passed away this morning,” Edwards’ nephew, Jason Quebec, posted on social media Friday. “Please keep my family in prayer.”
Edwards was a long-time resident of Florissant, Missouri. He was a Lifetime Achievement recipient in 2013.
The Temptations were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1989. The band’s best-known hits include “Papa was a Rollin’ Stone,” “Ain’t no Mountain High Enough,” “My Girl” and “I Can’t Get Next to You.”
Edwards replaced lead singer David Ruffin in 1968 and was with the group through 1977, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Feb. 3 would have been the singer’s 75th birthday.
And now for a look at the Sertoma 8-Man All-Star East team roster, a group which will have Greg Wood of High Plains Community as its head coach, assisted by Matt Maltsberger (Heartland), Shawn Bilt...
SANAA, Yemen (AP) — Yemeni tribal officials say Islamic militants have attacked a checkpoint in southern Yemen, killing 12 troops.
In the most detailed account yet of the accusations against Veterans Affairs nominee Ronny Jackson, CNN reported Tuesday evening that there were multiple episodes of drunken behavior on overseas trips.
Citing “four sources familiar with the allegation,” CNN reported that in one 2015 episode, when he was the White House physician to President Barack Obama, the Navy admiral drunkenly and loudly banged on the hotel door of a female employee.
“The incident became so noisy, one source familiar with the allegation told CNN, that the Secret Service stopped him out of concern that he would wake then-President Barack Obama,” CNN wrote.
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PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Authorities say a Florida man pulled a gun on a martial arts instructor at a church during an argument over using firearms for self-defence.
A St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office report says martial arts instructor Christopher Lasala was at Grace Christian Academy on Sunday discussing with parents an afterschool class he is starting. When one asked about guns, Lasala replied they aren’t always the best choice for self-defence.
Lasala and witnesses told deputies that 61-year-old George Meyer overheard Lasala and said martial arts are useless. They say he then pulled a handgun, pointed it at Lasala and said, “Bang, you’re dead.” Meyer soon put his gun away and left.
Meyer later told deputies he pulled the gun, but didn’t point it. He has been charged with aggravated assault.
CLAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Several people were taken to the hospital after a single-vehicle crash near Clayton.
The crash happened around midnight in the westbound lanes of I-70 near the Hoke Road exit. The car ran off the right side of the road and up an embankment before rolling over.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol says five medics were called to the scene to assist people hurt in the crash.
OSP says a juvenile was driving. Investigators aren’t sure if the people in the car were wearing seatbelts.
The cause of the crash is under investigation.
OSP did not release conditions on any of the people in the car.
Pedro Florimon lands on DL after trying to play with a broken foot May 30
Phillies leftfielder Rhys Hoskins was hit in the face by a foul ball during the ninth inning of a baseball game against Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday.
LOS ANGELES – Rhys Hoskins, on the penultimate day of the roughest month of his career, learned Wednesday that he is likely headed to the disabled list with a fractured jaw.
Hoskins was cleared to play on Tuesday after being hit Monday night in the mouth by his own foul tip. He hit a pinch-hit double Tuesday night, but a post-game test revealed that he had a fracture. He will meet with a specialist Thursday in Philadelphia before the Phillies ultimately decide to place him on the DL.
Hoskins went just 14 for 87 this month in 100 plate appearances after starting the season with a torrid April. He could miss several weeks if the fracture requires surgery.
PRINCETON, W.Va. (AP) — A West Virginia man is facing a murder charge after authorities say he told his pastor he caused his mother’s fatal overdose because he wanted to “end her pain.”
News outlets report that 44-year-old Bradford Spencer of Bluefield was arrested Saturday following the Jan. 31 death of 65-year-old Virginia Spencer.
Authorities say the man forced his mother to take numerous pain pills. He is charged with first-degree murder.
Bluefield police records say Spencer spoke to his pastor at a funeral home on Feb. 9, telling him that he regretted killing his mother, but he was tired of seeing her in pain. It’s unclear what condition the woman was suffering from.
Spencer was arraigned Monday and is being held on a $100,000 bond. Records do not show whether he has an attorney.
Ramin Karimloo shared him singing "Beautiful City" from Godspell on YouTube today. Check out him singing the hit below!
Iranian-born, Canadian-raised Tony & Olivier Award nominated actor & singer Ramin Karimloo currently stars on Broadway in the new musical Anastasia. In London, he starred in the West End's two longest running musicals: Les Misérables where he's played Jean Valjean, Enjolras & Marius and The Phantom of the Opera, where he played Raoul & was the youngest person to play The Phantom. Ramin was hand-picked by Andrew Lloyd Webber to originate the role of The Phantom in Love Never Dies, the Phantom & was nominated for a Laurence Olivier Award for 'Best Actor in a Musical'. He made his Broadway debut in 2014 to great acclaim as Jean Valjean in Cameron Mackintosh's revival of Les Misérables and was nominated for a Tony Award.
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* Pseg announces 2017 first quarter results
* Sees fy 2017 non-gaap operating earnings per share $2.80 to $3.00
* Qtrly non-gaap operating earnings of $0.92 per sharere
* Qtrly earnings per share $0.22
* Public service enterprise group inc says pseg power forecast of non-gaap operating earnings for 2017 and non-gaap adjusted ebitda remain unchanged
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Francomix features the latest releases from the international Francophone pop and dance scene, and also includes some Louisiana music.
It's a film that show nudity and graphic images, but one that some in Mt. Horeb say needs to be seen. It's why on Tuesday, some community members offered a free screening of the film at their community center.
Consumers could be hit by a rise in the price of meat, beer and broadband because of the planned business rates increase, experts have warned.
High street shops, pubs and utility companies could be forced to raise their prices in order to cover the cost of the extra tax, which in some cases could be as high as 87 per cent.
The Government has decided to review rates, which will result in businesses in the South paying more, with those in the North paying much less. The decision has prompted fears of a North-South tax divide.
Stephen Herring, the head of tax at the Institute of Directors, warned that the cost of meat from a local butchers, a pint in the pub and even home broadband is likely to increase this year as businesses struggle to cover the bigger bills.
Former U.S. Rep. Pete Gallego, D-Alpine, will deliver the keynote address at the 34th annual "Bring Out Your Best" Scholarship and awards Banquet hosted Saturday by Lubbock's LULAC Council 263.
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“Now 47, and a new kind of public figure thanks to the Sugar Baby, Walker remains suspicious of herself, and of the world, however much it has come to celebrate her, expressing to me the bewilderment of a thinker for whom no level of success can stamp out a phobia of personal self-satisfaction — or, worse, infidelity to craft.”
Consumer Reports said on Wednesday it now recommends Tesla Inc's Model 3, after the influential U.S. magazine's testers found that a recent over-the-air update improved the car's braking distance by nearly 20 feet.
REUTERS: Consumer Reports said on Wednesday it now recommends Tesla Inc's Model 3, after the influential U.S. magazine's testers found that a recent over-the-air update improved the car's braking distance by nearly 20 feet.
An initial review by the magazine a week back said that despite many positives, Model 3 had "big flaws," including braking slower than a full-sized pickup truck.
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There is more glum news for the provincial economy. The Atlantic Provinces Economic Council says major projects are on the decline. Meanwhile, Nalcor CEO Stan Marshall provided another update on the Muskrat Falls project. NTV’s Jodi Cooke reports.
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Germany qualified for World Cup 2018 with a 3-1 Group C win over Northern Ireland in Belfast yesterday morning (Singapore time).
To prepare for the Finals in Russia, the reigning world champions will play England in a friendly at Wembley on Nov 10.
"We will prepare for the World Cup, playing friendlies against the strongest teams in the world," said Germany's general manager Oliver Bierhoff.
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Several other equities analysts also recently issued reports on WNC. ValuEngine raised shares of Wabash National Corporation from a "buy" rating to a "strong-buy" rating in a report on Friday, June 2nd.
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Appeal Court quashes Orubebe’s conviction by CCT
The Court of Appeal has set aside the judgement of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) which convicted ex-Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godsday Orubebe, of charges of false declaration of assets in 2007. In a unanimous judgement delivered in Abuja by a three-man panel of Justices led by Justice Mohammed Abdul Aboki, the appellate […]
Appeal Court quashes Orubebe’s conviction by CCT
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In this June 2, 2017 photo, Mandy Moore, left, and Claire Holt pose for a portrait at the "47 Meters Down" junket at the Montage Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. Mandy Moore, a cast member in "47 Meters Down," poses at the premiere of the film at the Regency Village Theatre on Monday, June 12, 2017, in Los Angeles.
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Footage shows North Korean defector's escape
The United Nations Command released video showing a North Korean defector crossing the border between North Korea and South Korea on November 13. The UNC is responsible for policing the Demilitarized Zone accused North Korea of violating the armistice agreement when a soldier crossed the military demarcation line in pursuit of the defector. South Korean officials announced on Tuesday, November 21, that the former Korean People’s Army soldier had regained consciousness after having been shot six times by North Korean border guards as he escaped via the Joint Security Area in Panmunjom.
This Monday morning, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association will reveal the 2018 Golden Globe nominations with the help of Kristen Bell (The Good Place), Alfre Woodard (Marvel’s Luke Cage), Sharon Stone (The Disaster Artist) and Garrett Hedlund (Mudbound).
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The quartet will be on hand to announce the contenders vying in select major categories, with the nominations set to trickle out in two waves: the first round will be presented at 8:15 am EST. The second batch will follow at precisely 8:38 am.
Seth Meyers will host the Golden Globes on Sunday, Jan. 7, live from the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills. The ceremony will air live on NBC at 8/7c.
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OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) – A new Washington state website now offers a simple way for people and small business owners to shop around for low-fee private retirement savings plans.
The Washington Department of Commerce said Monday that the online portal is the first of its kind in the nation.
The so-called Retirement Marketplace is aimed at helping roughly 2 million Washington state residents who do not have access to retirement savings plans through their work. It’s also intended to help small businesses that may not offer such plans because of their complexity or fees.
Self-employed workers, those who work part-time or work in the gig economy and others can shop for low-fee plans.
Participation is voluntary. The state runs the website, but people sign up with private providers.
Plans listed on the website must meet certain requirements, including having low fees. They’re also reviewed by the state.
The first match of the Six Nations 2018 kicks off in Cardiff
Time to warm yourself in the scrum of a full pub and stoke the flames of national pride: the 2018 Six Nations is here.
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Wales v Scotland is a fascinating opening match: Scottish coach Gregor Townsend oversaw a supreme set of performances in the autumn, including a 53-24 win over Australia – the first time in a decade that Scotland have scored over 50 points against anyone. Wales haven’t exactly been quick out of the blocks in previous years, but they’ll need to be this time to avoid a home upset.
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“At a greater scale and speed than ever before, cities face unprecedented growth of human and societal needs,” said Mauricio Zuazua, Partner with A.T. Kearney and co-author of the report. “And at the same time look to boost their economic productivity and competitiveness to increasingly stratospheric levels to be relevant and win in the global stage.
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Titans new head coach Mike Vrabel’s coaching staff is nearly complete.
Over the last few weeks, there have been a flurry of reports and official hirings. To clarify where the coaching staff is at, and what positions still need to be filled, we put together the list of official hires as of Super Bowl Sunday.
Head coach: Mike Vrabel
In case anyone was living under a rock and happened to miss the opening line of this post.
Offensive coordinator: Matt LaFleur
LaFleur was the offensive coordinator with the Los Angeles Rams last season. His move to Tennessee will be a promotion though. Head coach Sean McVay called plays for the Rams. LaFleur will call plays for the Titans.
Defensive coordinator: Dean Pees
The former Ravens defensive coordinator retired after the 2017 season. Vrabel’s persistence, and relationship with Pees from their days in New England together, were enough to get the 68-year-old back to the NFL coaching ranks.
Matt Damon is getting candid about his dad’s health struggle.
The 47-year-old actor recently had to cancel his appearance at the BAFTA Awards because of a family emergency.
“It’s been a slow, unfolding, my dad’s sick, so that’s been a process we’re going through,” Matt told Extra.
Matt‘s 68-year-old father Kent is reportedly battling cancer.
He added, “We’ll take any prayers you got, so throw ’em up there.”
Our thoughts are with Matt , his father and family during this difficult time.
A Touch of Color Make-up Studio, located at 194 Leavenworth Road in Shelton on the second floor celebrated its grand re-opening on Friday, April 14. The business now offers an extensive list of services which can be viewed by visiting http://atouchofcolormakeupandhair.com/ or by following the business on Facebook “A Touch of Color Make-up By Sharyn Scully.”
USS North Dakota Sailor From Minnesota Goes Missing
Jacob Tyler Didn't Report To Work Last Week, Silent On Social Media
GROTON, CT — Police in Groton, Connecticut have issued an alert for a 24-year-old sailor from Stillwater, Minnesota who has been missing for a week.
Jacob Tyler is a member of the crew on the USS North Dakota, which is docked at the base.
He didn’t show up for work last week at the Naval Submarine Base.
His mother, Barbara Tyler, says there has been no explanation and no activity on any of his social media accounts.
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Edmonton police are investigating a fatal collision involving an LRT train and a pedestrian on Friday.
The incident happened in the area of 113 Street and 60 Avenue.
Police said witnesses told investigators the victim was wearing earbuds as he crossed the LRT tracks and appeared not to see the train approach or hear its horn.
Police said the victim was a young adult man, but his identity hasn’t been released.
There were about 100 people on the train at the time of the collision, according to police.
.@edmontonpolice investigating fatal collision – LRT vs Pedestrian at 60Ave. EPS says man was wearing earbuds and crossing the tracks. #yeg pic.twitter.com/85KbY3HO8y — Eric Beck (@GlobalBeck) October 6, 2017
LRT running btw Southgate & Century Park and btw S. Campus & Clarview. Contingency buses running frequently between S. Campus and Southgate. — City of Edmonton (@CityofEdmonton) October 6, 2017
The Major Collision Investigation Section is leading the investigation.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — A former Fort Carson soldier who shot and killed a man and paralyzed another has been sentenced to eight years in prison.
The Colorado Springs Gazette reports 24-year-old William Prine was sentenced Tuesday for the Feb. 6, 2017, death of 28-year-old Manuel Vigil. Prine struck a deal and pleaded guilty in March to manslaughter and second-degree assault.
Prosecutors say the shooting happened when Vigil showed up at Prine’s home following a feud over drugs. Prine and his roommate said Vigil intentionally shorted them marijuana, leaving them at the mercy of out-of-state buyers who had fronted them $4,000 in cash.
Prine opened fire and struck Vigil and another man who came with him.
In explaining the light sentence, Judge Deborah Grohs said she had no doubt that Vigil was intent on revenge and posed a danger to Prine.
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - JHL BIOTECH INC :
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WICHITA, Kan. – Houston outscored Wichita State 26-11 in the third quarter to erase a halftime deficit in route to a 73-62 win Saturday afternoon in Charles Koch Arena.
Wichita State (10-14, 5-5) dropped its second straight game after a season-high five-game winning streak and fell to 0-4 all-time vs. Houston. Houston (18-6, 7-3) picked up its third straight victory with the win.
Rangie Bessard led three Shockers in double-figures with 15 points, but struggled from the field, finishing just 5-for-18. Keke Thompson scored 11 of her 14 points in the first half to go with seven rebounds and five assists and Angiee Tompkinsadded 13 points and five rebounds.
Regis and Joy Philbin discuss heart health and new partnership and campaign
Hollywood To You/Star Max/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Television legend Regis Philbin has been open about his health battles over the past two decades, having undergone an angioplasty in 1993 and triple bypass surgery in 2007.
He is not only continuing to share his stories after having retired from ABC’s “Live! with Regis and Kelly” in 2011, but is speaking out about a heart health issue that is important to him.
Philbin is partnering with Kowa Pharmaceuticals America and the Academy of Family Physicians Foundation in a new campaign called “Take Cholesterol To Heart,” encouraging people to speak openly about their …read more
South Australia's troubled Whyalla steelworks which was recently bought by a British billionaire has ramped up production in a bid to produce 1.2 million tonnes of steel per year.
The plant which was recently purchased by industrialist Sanjeev Gupta's Liberty OneSteel has exported its first steel slabs to its sister plant in Wales, executive general manager Theuns Victor said on Tuesday.
"These exports will ultimately enable us to increase production, in-turn resulting in greater utilisation of the plant which helps reduce our overall running costs," he said.
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump says he wants to see action on a series of gun control measures, saying “Congress is in a mood to finally do something on this issue – I hope!”
Trump was speaking on Twitter Thursday. He says: “I will be strongly pushing Comprehensive Background Checks with an emphasis on Mental Health. Raise age to 21 and end sale of Bump Stocks!”
He did not immediately offer more details.
Trump appeared to be endorsing a plan to raise the minimum age to buy assault-type weapons.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Rci Hospitality Holdings Inc:
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The government of Great Britain announced that the new £1 is going to be 12 sided and will enter into circulation on March 28.
Its arrival means the “round pound” – a stalwart of piggy banks’, purses’ and pockets’ since 1983 – is going to cease being legal tender on 15 October.
The round pound’s successor is thinner, lighter and slightly bigger in diameter and experts believe that it’s distinctive design will make it trickier to counterfeit.
Sources say, the new design of the coin is based on the old three-penny bit, which went out of circulation in 1971.
Reports say that about one in every 30 pounds which are currently in circulation is fake which is creating a headache for businesses and the Royal Mint.
The 12 sided pound is said to be the most secure coin in the world, as it boasts several security features, including a holographic image which changes from a “£” symbol to the number “1” when the coin is seen from different angles.
The Zenises Group is proud to announce the promotion of Jorge Crespo to Executive Director of the Group and member of the Group’s executive committee. In his new role Jorge will be responsible for the strategic direction of the Group and its future in disrupting the industry.
Commenting on the promotion, Harjeev Kandhari, CEO of the Group said, “Jorge has been with the Zenises family for many years and has been instrumental in the growth of the company. This promotion is well deserved and we thank Jorge and his family for all the hard work, dedication, passion and loyalty. God bless you and your family JorgeCommenting on the promotion, Jorge Crespo said, “I look forward to this new challenge and want to take this opportunity to thank our amazing Zenises family in all our offices across the world for their support. None of this would be possible without them and their passion.”
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — A Baptist church in South Carolina has voted to remove a statue of Jesus Christ because some believe it's too "Catholic" for their place of worship.
The hand-carved, 7-foot (2-meter) statue and accompanying reliefs showing scenes from the life of Christ have been displayed outside Red Bank Baptist Church in Lexington for a decade.
But Pastor Jeff Wright says the statue is being taken down this week. In a letter, Pastor said some congregants feel it is "Catholic in nature," and it needs to be removed to avoid confusion. He did not explain why. Wright didn't return telephone calls or respond to messages The Associated Press left in person with his staff Wednesday.
Artist Delbert Baker Jr. responded in a letter posted on Facebook that removing the statue makes no sense.
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The Department of Justice is investigating the deadly car attack in Charlottesville this past weekend, looking into possible terrorism and civil rights charges against James Fields, Junior, who allegedly drove the car into a group of counter-protesters. WFIR Intern Reporter Madison Everett has the story:
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Fourth of July naturalization ceremony in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (AP) — More than 100 people will celebrate Independence Day in New Hampshire by becoming U.S. citizens.
The naturalization ceremony at Strawbery Banke in Portsmouth is part of the museum's annual "American Celebration."
Sens. Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan, and Gov. Chris Sununu will attend the ceremony presided over by Judge Joseph Laplante. The 102 people becoming citizens come from 48 countries.
The museum also will be hosting a patriotic parade and an old fashioned Field Day.
March 30 Energy Recovery Inc
* Energy recovery announces share repurchase program
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The body of a man has been discovered in Ranelagh in Dublin.
The 22-year-old was found unresponsive with a head injury outside the Luas stop on Ranelagh Road at around 4.40am this morning.
He was taken to St James' Hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
The scene has been preserved and the State Pathologist has been notified.
Gardaí say a review of CCTV and a post mortem will determine the course of the investigation.
× Driver critically injured in I-65 crash on city’s south side
The driver of a car that police say was traveling at excessive speed was critically injured when the vehicle veered off of I-65, flipping several times before coming to rest far from the roadway.
The single-vehicle crash happened about 2:45 a.m. on northbound I-65 just south of I-45 on the city’s south side. The unidentified driver was transported to Eskenazi Hospital in critical condition.
According to Indiana State Police investigators the car flipped at least five times, and the driver–who was not wearing a seat belt– was ejected from the vehicle. Witnesses told investigators that the car was airborne at a significant height. Police say that if not for a Good Samaritan who saw the accident and contacted authorities, the crash site might well have not been discovered until daybreak.
The Central Bank of Nigeria says it is closely monitoring the use of Naira-denominated cards for
international transactions by bank customers.
This is happening as some banks adjust spending limits for their customers.
According to the CBN, monitoring such transactions was to ensure that gains recorded in the foreign exchange market were not lost.
Some banks have restricted the monthly spending on naira cards to only high net worth customers.
Last year, many Nigerian banks suspended Forex transactions on their Naira debit and credit cards.
We’re monitoring use of naira-denominated cards – CBN
It's been 70 years since World War II veteran Les Cook first marched on Anzac Day, and time has changed the Canberra man in ways he never expected.
"Your hearing, your eyesight ... all your senses get weaker as you get older, but all your emotions get stronger," the 95-year-old says.
World War II veteran Les Cook, who will march in Canberra on Anzac Day, 70 years after his first march. Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong
"At the very least, your ability to resist them gets weaker. Something like bugle calls would never have affected me 10 years ago, but now, standing there and listening to the Last Post, it's hard to stay in control."
Mr Cook enlisted in the army in May 1940, when he was just 17. He was four years too young to enlist, while his father Ernest, who had already served in World War I, was four years too old.
DARIEN, N.Y. (WIVB) — Pop singer Kesha and rapper Macklemore will make a stop at Darien Lake on July 22.
The artists will perform as part of The Adventures of Kesha & Macklemore Tour.
Tickets for the concert go on sale this Friday at Noon. Prices range from $29.50 to $99.50. While they last, lawn four packs will be available for $90.
Anyone looking to get tickets can get them online at LiveNation.com or Ticketmaster.com or call 1-800-745-3000.
The concert will start at 7 p.m.
There are a number of compensation schemes available to UK serving and former serving personnel who are injured as a result of their service in the armed forces. The scheme that applies to each individual will depend on when and where you served.
The guidance provides information on the following schemes:
The armed forces compensation scheme (AFCS)
You can claim under the AFCS where the illness or injury was caused as a result of service on or after 6 April 2005. You do not need to have left the armed forces before claiming.
The war pensions scheme (WPS)
You can claim under the WPS if you are no longer serving and your disablement was caused as a result of service in the armed forces before 6 April 2005.
The criminal injuries compensation (overseas) (CIC(O)) scheme
You can claim under the criminal injuries compensation (overseas) scheme if you or your eligible dependants are the innocent victim of a crime of violence while serving overseas.
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With all the talk of the warmest year ever and hottest months ever, interestingly Sweden says it had so much snow that the pile created from city snow removal will last to next winter, and they are worries about where to put next years snow as space will 100% for sure run out. Incredible zonal wind event dragging dust storm from Africa from the Gulf of Mexico to Chicago then up into Canada swirling to Hudson Bay. A look at the U.S Drilling Program, Ice Bits, where we get some of the ice core data sets from.
NEW YORK (AP) — A former New York prosecutor who illegally wiretapped phones in a love triangle gone bad has been sentenced to prison.
Tara Lenich was sentenced on Friday to a year and a day by a federal judge in Brooklyn. The extra day qualifies her for credit for good behavior that could reduce her stay behind bars.
The 42-year-old Lenich pleaded guilty last year to obtaining the illegal wiretaps on the cellphone of a police detective with whom she was having an affair and on the phone of a colleague.
Federal prosecutors had sought a two-year sentence for Lenich. They say her scheme damaged the reputation of the Brooklyn district attorney's office and betrayed the public trust.
Lenich's attorney says she's thankful for the lesser sentence.
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Should the Government Support a Second Stimulus Check? By most accounts, the first stimulus check didn’t make a marked impact on the economy (in fact, many people still haven’t received their checks yet). The economy is still facing an uphill battle, much of which is caused by high oil prices and increasing costs for essentials such as food and housing. Personally, I don’t think a 2nd stimulus check is the answer. What do you think?
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WASHINGTON, April 20 UK financial firms are well prepared to face risks associated with the general election unexpectedly called by the British government this week, the governor of the Bank of England said on Thursday, contrasting this year's vote with last June's Brexit referendum.
"I would make a distinction between last year's referendum, which was a binary decision for which markets and institutions were potentially not prepared... and the normal political process, which is what we're seeing happening in the UK and for which institutions are well prepared," Mark Carney said at an event of the International Monetary Fund in Washington. (Reporting By Francesco Canepa; Editing by Toby Chopra)
The Rock N’ Ride Music Fest is Saturday June 9th at the Orv park on Highway 12. Organizer Joe Gingerella joined us on KDUX to tell us all about it:
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After a day that saw the hit show "Roseanne" canceled by ABC, series creator and star Roseanne Barr, who had vowed to quit Twitter, went on a tweeting spree, apologizing to the cast and crew of the show for posting the racist tweet that caused the production to be booted from the network.
In the course of her tweets on Tuesday night, Barr, 65, took blame for the show's cancelation. But she also sought to partially explain the offending tweet, about Valerie Jarrett, a former senior adviser to President Barack Obama. Barr partly attributed her state of mind at the time to her use of the drug Ambien.
"Guys I did something unforgiveable so do not defend me," Barr said in a now-deleted tweet. "It was 2 in the morning and I was ambien tweeting-it was memorial day too-i went 2 far & do not want it defended-it was egregious Indefensible. I made a mistake I wish I hadn't but...don't defend it please."
Blanco came out swinging in the top of the first scoring five runs on a pair of doubles by Elee Hull and Mia Wade. Troy’s Garage countered with five runs of their own in the bottom of the first. Troy’s pitchers, Aubrey Pederson and Megan DuPont then held Blanco’s to only one run over the next five innings.
INDIO – A portion of Avenue 46 will be closed for nearly a month starting today as construction crews work on a sewer main, city officials said.
The closure is set to begin today and last through Sept. 8 between Madison Street and Clinton Street, according to city officials.
Motorists – and especially parents of students returning to nearby schools later this month – were advised to use alternate routes, such as Miles Avenue and Highway 111.
The construction is part of the Requa Sewer Project, an effort to install a four-mile long, gravity flow sewer pipeline from central Indio to the Valley Sanitary District’s Water Reclamation Facility.
Traffic control will be in place at the closure site around the clock, city officials said.
MOUNT PLEASANT, Wis. (AP) — Property owners in southeastern Wisconsin who believe they won’t be fully compensated for land Foxconn Technology Group needs to build a $10 billion plant are appealing a ruling dismissing their case.
A dozen property owners filed a federal lawsuit in January alleging the village of Mount Pleasant’s use of eminent domain is unconstitutional because it is for private rather than public benefit. They say the offers for their properties are too low.
A federal judge dismissed the suit this month, calling it “not cognizable.”
The Journal Times reports that the property owners’ attorney filed the appeal Tuesday.
An attorney for the village says the legal appeal won’t stop the project.
The Taiwanese company’s plant will manufacture advanced liquid crystal display panels.
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West Monroe resident Richard Shahan was arrested last week on charges of disturbing the peace and resisting an officer when complaints came in about a drunken man at a pool. Richard Wayne Shahan, 58, of 107 Ashford Drive, West Monroe, was arrested by Ouachita Parish sheriff's deputies after there were complaints about a man taking pictures of women at a pool.
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DETROIT - For years, Tom Joyner was known as the "Fly Jock" because of his daily flights to do radio shows thousands of miles apart.
Now, he's preparing to retire, leaving a morning drive vacuum in urban radio.
Local 4's Paula Tutman talked to Joyner about the next chapter of his life. Watch the interview in the video player above or below.
"The Tom Joyner Morning Show" currently airs in the Detroit area on 105.9 KISS FM.
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EMBED >More News Videos ABC13's David Nuno captured the UH Cougars excited after big win vs. SDSU.
EMBED >More News Videos ABC13's David Nuno captures UH coach Kelvin Sampson walking to the locker room after the Cougars big win.
EMBED >More News Videos ABC13's David Nuno captures UH star Rob Gray sprint into the locker room after his big 39-point night vs. SDSU.
Senior guard Rob Gray was the difference-maker for UH's first NCAA tournament win in more than 30 years.With the Cougars going cold down the stretch, UH nearly coughed up a double-digit halftime lead to San Diego State, but Houston prevailed, 67-65.Gray's go-ahead layup with just one second left on the game clock sealed it for Houston.Gray scored a game-high 39 points, which is the most points scored in a debut NCAA Tournament game.The Cougars will take on the Michigan Wolverines on Saturday. Tip-off time is set for 8:40 p.m.
Its' the final Friday of the regular season for Georgia High School Association basketball. Here are the final scores for area teams.
Boys
FINAL: Tift County 47, Camden County 40
FINAL: Lowndes 79, Colquitt County 77
FINAL: Coffee 74, Northside, WR 47
FINAL: Americus-Sumter 72, Hardaway 46
FINAL: Westover 79, Carver, Columbus 71
FINAL: Cook 54, Dougherty 52
FINAL: Pelham 67, Worth County 38
FINAL: Calhoun County 69, Terrell County 53
Girls
FINAL: Lowndes 53, Colquitt County 51
FINAL: Coffee 63, Northside, WR 61
FINAL: Columbus 51, Cairo 46
FINAL: Hardaway 37, Americus-Sumter 34
FINAL: Fitzgerald 72, Thomasville 63
FINAL: Mitchell County 42, Seminole County 28
FINAL: Pelham 72, Worth County 49
FINAL: Terrell County 61, Calhoun County 38
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Contemporary art festival Art Factory, which aims to highlight the state of industrial buildings no longer in use, takes place between October 5 and October 8 at Uzinele Faur in Bucharest.
Art Factory was designed as a travelling gallery and a contemporary art festival that proposes curatorial projects meant to temporarily convert industrial buildings into cultural sites.
This year’s exhibition explores the topic of “The traces of man in his surroundings,” where surroundings could mean nature, the others or his own self.
The list of invited artists is available here.
Art Factory is also part of the White Night of Galleries event.
(Photo: Art Factory Facebook Page)
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Russian scientist Viktor Grokhovsky who originally was recognised for recovering the meteorite that crashed into Russia back in 2013 has once again hit the news headlines, this time for leading his team of 4 geologists in the Lut Desert, Iran and recovering over 13kg of meteorite material.
The meteorite matter consists of around 80% extraterrestrial matter, and amazingly is believed to be as old as our solar system itself – around 4.5 billion years old. Further testing is going to be undertaken to confirm this.
The deserts conditions and unique landscape are believed to have helped preserve the meteorites matter.
Grokhovsky and his team, who work for the Extra Terra Consortium Laboratory, are naturally excited with the find.
Some local liquor stores are worried that a bill that would allow you to buy full-strength alcoholic drinks in grocery stores would hurt the…
WOULD YOU KNOW IF YOU HIT A CYCLIST WHILE DRIVING?
Apparently there is someone out there who hit and ran over a bicyclist and had no idea?
I guess it could happen. I hope Doug Terrien can find out who hit him. I had a family member who was hit by a truck while riding his bike and the driver just drove off. Was he impaired? Could it be he didn’t know?
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THE FAITHFUL: John and Darlene Farren clean windows at St. Francis Parish in Dracut on Tuesday. They are among many area parishioners who washed, polished and decorated their churches for Easter.
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A wanted man was detained by police in Walsall – after he threatened to stab officers with a used hypodermic needle.
The incident took place following a foot chase in Lichfield Street on Thursday, March 15, with the offender entering a nearby car park.
When confronted the 31-year-old produced a used needle as officers then used PAVA spray before subsequently arresting him.
A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: “Police from the Walsall Neighbourhood Taskforce spotted a wanted man in the town centre while carrying out routine patrols at around 2pm.
“They chased him on foot into Lichfield Street, where the 31-year-old went into a car park.
“He produced a used hypodermic needle when confronted, but was subdued using officers’ spray and arrested.”
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) latest economic report has said that the oil sector contributed 8.19 percent of total real GDP in the 3rd quarter of 2016. The sector’s 8.19 percent is down from figures recorded in the corresponding period of 2015 and the preceding quarter of 2016 recorded at 10.27 percent (2nd quarter) and 8.26 percent (1st quarter) respectively. In the First Quarter of 2016, oil production stood at 2.11million barrels per day (mbpd), 0.05mbpd lower from production in Q4 of 2015. Oil production was also lower relative to the corresponding quarter in 2015 by 0.07mbpd when output
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STARKVILLE, Miss. — Mississippi State freshman guard Nick Weatherspoon has been arrested and charged with driving under the influence over the weekend.
Online arrest records for the Oktibbeha County Sheriff’s Office show that Weatherspoon was arrested early Sunday on suspicion of DUI and that he also ran a red light. No other details were immediately provided.
Mississippi State coach Ben Howland released a statement through the school saying he’s “aware of the situation, and I’ve talked to Nick and his family. This is a matter we will handle internally, and at this time I have no further comment.”
The 6-foot-2 Weatherspoon is expected to have a significant impact on the court this season. He’s the brother of Mississippi State junior guard Quinndary Weatherspoon, who led the team with 16.5 points per game last season.
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's stock had its "buy" rating reiterated by research analysts at Panmure Gordon in a research note issued to investors on Monday, StockTargetPrices.com reports. They currently have a $112.00 price target on the stock, up from their prior price target of $106.00.
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It is "overwhelmingly likely" that Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the use of a nerve agent in the attack on ex-spy Sergei Skripal in Britain, Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson has said.
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April 28 Synchrony Financial
* Synchrony financial reports first quarter net earnings of $499 million or $0.61 per diluted share
* Q1 earnings per share $0.61
* Synchrony financial - net interest income increased 12% from q1 of 2016 to $3.6 billion
* Qtrly net interest income increased 12% from q1 of 2016 to $3.6 billion
* Qtrly net interest margin increased 34 basis points to 16.18%.
* Qtrly net charge-offs as a percentage of total average loan receivables were 5.33% compared to 4.74% last year.
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A state agency has approved more than $32 million in grants and interest-free loans for drinking water and wastewater projects across New York state. Gov. Andrew Cuomo says the state's Environmental Facilities Corporation has approved funds for one drinking water project and six wastewater projects in upstate New York.
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A Raleigh woman purchased insurance to protect her shipped items but was disappointed when she was not reimbursed for damages.
Luann de Lesseps tied the knot on New Year's Eve, saying "I do" to Tom D'Agostino during a massive wedding at the Brazilian Court Hotel in Palm Beach, Florida. While a few of the reality star's Real Housewives of New York co-stars were in attendance - including Dorinda Medley , Jill Zarin and Marysol Patton - as well as some other famous faces - like Kelly Bensimon and Cynthia Bailey - most of the RHONY cast was notably missing.
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JOHANNESBURG — Babes Wodumo caused major traffic on Twitter on Thursday night after she posting a revealing picture of herself with a caption that was quickly dubbed a “thirst trap”.
The Wololo hitmaker is known for her racy dance moves‚ colourful hair‚ and her sexy body‚ which she has never been afraid to flaunt.
However‚ when she posted a snap of herself wearing a teeny-tiny pair of denim shorts that showed off her booty‚ she sent Twitter into a frenzy. The picture got over 2 000 likes and over 500 retweets.—Sowetanlive
MIRAMAR, Fla. (AP)  A pet dog attacked and killed an 8-month-old girl at the Florida home of a caregiver.
Miramar police said they received a call about the attack just before noon Wednesday, but by the time officers and paramedics arrived the baby was dead.
They said the suburban Fort Lauderdale home belongs to a relative who was babysitting the child. No names or further details were immediately released, including the breed of the dog.
Two other dogs at the house were not involved.
Pop quiz, 2015! Give your crystal ball a good shake and peer into the future with me. 1. Hackers will release e-mails between . . . (a) Scott Rudin and David Merrick...
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BEREA, Ohio (AP) -- Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback DeShone Kizer has signed his four-year contract.
The deal is projected to be worth nearly $5 million and include a $1.7 million signing bonus.
The second-round draft pick from Notre Dame has shown progress during the team's mandatory minicamp and Kizer took snaps on Tuesday with Cleveland's starting offense. Kizer is battling veterans Cody Kessler and Brock Osweiler for the starting job. Kizer has been pleased with his development so far, but reiterated Wednesday that he has a lot to learn.
The Browns, who have started 27 quarterbacks since 1999, selected Kizer with the No. 52 overall pick. He started 25 games for the Fighting Irish, passing for 5,809 yards and 47 touchdowns.
Cleveland has signed eight of its 10 draft picks from 2017.
The Denver Broncos could be coached by a Shanahan again.
According to a report from ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Broncos have requested permission to interview Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan for the team's head coach vacancy.
An Elway-Shanahan connection again? Broncos have requested permission to interview Falcons OC Kyle Shanahan, per source. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 2, 2017
Shanahan is the son of longtime Broncos head coach Mike Shanahan, who led the team to two Super Bowl wins with current Broncos GM John Elway as his quarterback.
Kyle Shanahan was on his father's staff in Washington from 2010-2013, but never worked with him in Denver.
The younger Shanahan helped orchestrate one of the league's top offences this season. Atlanta finished second in yards, averaging 415.8 per game, and first in scoring, averaging 33.8 per game.
South Carolina is one of the most dangerous states for drivers, a new report from a home security company says.
SafeWise, using data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Governors Highway Safety Administration, says the Palmetto State ranks 43rd in total fatalities per 1000 drivers.
According to their data, speed is the killer in South Carolina. The state is ranked third in highway fatalities behind Wyoming and North Dakota when speed is a factor.
Montana, New Mexico, and North Dakota round out the bottom half of the list. Meanwhile, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New York are the top three safest states for drivers.
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Baku. 24 April. REPORT.AZ/ 37,000 hectares of land has been registered as an organic territory in Azerbaijan.
Report informs, Uyğun Aksoy, international advisor on Organic Agriculture, said at the seminar of the project on "Development of Organic Agriculture and Institutional Capacity" of Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
Besides, according to him, at present there are 305 organic product farmers operating in the country.
The official of one of the local companies attending the event said that this figure was 5.
FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. – Authorities say a Florida couple lied to their 13-year-old son about having brain cancer so they could use his fictitious illness to raise money for nonexistent medical expenses.
The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office says on social media that 34-year old Ginny Long and 47-year old Robert Long were arrested Thursday and charged with one count of child abuse and nine counts of fraud.
Detectives say the Longs set up a T-shirt fundraiser for the boy at his school last May and shared the bogus cancer diagnosis on their Facebook accounts. A GoFundMe site was also set up for the boy. The sheriff’s office didn’t say how much money was raised.
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The sheriff’s office began investigating in November, after school resource officers began to suspect the boy was being exploited.
Jail records didn’t list attorneys for the Longs.
TODAY'S GENIUS AWARD GOES TO . . . . . . . Marcos Pacheco-Bustamante, 46, a cop impersonator in Miami, who was arrested by a real cop in Miami.
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One man has been taken to hospital in life-threatening condition following an alleged assault in Brampton.
Peel police were called around 6 p.m. Monday to Cedarcliff Trail and Sandalwood Parkway after reports of two males allegedly assaulting another male using sticks
No suspect information is available at this time.
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This Week in The Villages: There was ample time for reflection and celebration in Nyack this weekend. First, there was the annual Firefighter's Memorial Service.
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Nat Geo WILD’s annual BarkFest weekend is a celebration of our fur-ever friends. Sometimes it’s adorable, sometimes a tearjerker, always warm and fuzzy.
The Nazis were art thieves on a massive scale. They also stole books. In The Book Thieves , Swedish journalist Anders Rydell visits Amsterdam, Paris, Rome and other cities where the Nazis confiscated the collections of bibliophiles and emptied the shelves of libraries. The Jews were their principal (but not only) target; their aim was not only to eliminate Jewish cultural presence but also to amass huge research libraries for Nazi institutions dedicated to Jewish studies. They were fascinated by the people they deemed mortal enemies. Remarkably, the Nazis continued cataloging their stolen collections even as Allied armies pushed into the Reich. The Book Thieves has a few odd quirks. The German Empire is repeatedly referred to as a “dukedom,” probably the result of a translator with a shaky grasp of history.
A man has been taken to hospital in a serious but stable condition after the excavator he was working in rolled on the Gold Coast.
The man, in his 40s, received abdominal and pelvic injuries after the machine rolled down an embankment at a private property in Currumbin Waters.
A Queensland Ambulance spokeswoman said he was taken in a serious but stable condition to the Gold Coast University Hospital.
It may not be released until next summer, but Marvel fans can’t help but get excited for Deadpool 2.
Now one creative fans has put together their very own impressive poster for the upcoming superhero movie.
Full of Easter Eggs, the artwork, posted to Reddit by P2thaG from Imgur, makes all kinds of references – so see how many you can spot.
First off is the fact that Deadpool is in a coffin underground, a direct reference to Ryan Reynolds’ Spanish thriller, Buried.
A MODERN 'FRANKENSTEIN' The Trailer For Keanu Reeves' Movie 'Replicas' Is Chock-Full Of Sci-Fi Clichés And We're Loving It
Cloning? Check. Robots going rogue? Check. A man who will go against every natural law just to bring back the people he loves? Check.
The start of a new Mower County area spring season, P.J. Fleck’s thoughts on the spring game, Mike Yeo stays perfect against his former club and more in today’s update.
This 2017 photo provided by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation shows Steven Joshua Wiggins after he was arrested in Williamson County. Wiggins is a suspect in the fatal shooting of a Tennessee sheriff's deputy on Wednesday, May 30, 2018. Authorities believe him to be "armed and dangerous." (Tennessee Bureau of Investigation via AP)
KTSA radio host Trey Wares speaks with JEFFREY ADDICOTT who says mass transit is a popular target for ISIS attacks.
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They were selected as one of the top 12 groups invited to Meetup Headquarters in New York City. Brittany Verette and Hope Lohman are self-described cool, but nerdy ladies who founded and organize a group of like-minded women in KC. They’ve got the details on this online website that connects people around a common passion or purpose.
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An Indian soldier was injured in an attack on an army convoy in Qazigund area of Islamabad district, Monday. The solider was injured when the army convoy came under fire at Bonigam in Qazigund while it was heading towards Srinagar.
The troops cordoned off the area immediately after the attack. The exchange of fire continued till reports last came in. More details are awaited.
Meanwhile, two policemen were injured when the service rifle of a police constable went off at the Kulgam police station, today. The injured were sent to a hospital in Srinagar for treatment.—KMS
A woman needed hospital treatment after being injured by an escaped pig.
The 61-year-old received wounds to both her legs after the incident in Heathfield Lane, Darlaston, West Midlands, on Wednesday.
West Midlands Police said it attended at 9.26am, after reports of "a pig on the loose".
Officers and an ambulance crew managed to deal with the animal and the "pig was taken back to its pen", according to the force.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: "Crews arrived to find a woman who had suffered injuries to both of her legs.
"Following treatment on scene, she was transported to Walsall Manor Hospital for further assessment."
Bolzano, Autonomous Province of -- Moody's Public Sector Europe places 20 Italian sub-sovereigns on review for downgrade
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When Pittsburgh Steelers tackle Jerald Hawkins went down in practice early on Wednesday, it appeared as though he’d sustained a non-contact knee injury.
According to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com, Hawkins injury is actually a torn quadriceps muscle.
Hawkins collapsed on the field and yelped upon going to the ground. He had to be helped off the field by members of the team’s training staff.
With a lengthy recovery likely ahead, Hawkins could be destined to end up on the Steelers injured reserve list. At this stage of the offseason, he would need to be waived/injured and would move to the injured reserve list if he went unclaimed by another team.
Hawkins, a fourth-round pick in 2016, played in five games last year with one start for Pittsburgh.
(NEWS10) — Walmart, one of the largest gun sellers in the United States, says it will no longer sell firearms or ammunition to people younger than 21.
In a statement Wednesday evening, Walmart said it is making changes to its firearm sales policy “in light of recent events.”
Walmart says it will also remove items resembling “assault-style rifles, including nonlethal airsoft guns and toys” from its website.
Walmart ended sales of modern sporting rifles, including the controversial AR-15, in 2015, and does not sell bump stocks or high-capacity magazines. The mega-store also says it does not sell handguns, except in Alaska, where it says it will continue to sell them.
The changes will be implemented as quickly as possible.
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The logo of Toshiba Corp is seen as window cleaners work on the company's headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, February 14, 2017. REUTERS/Toru Hanai
TOKYO Toshiba Corp executives will meet with the company's bankers on Wednesday, after the conglomerate said it would book a $6.3 billion writedown on its U.S. nuclear business, chief financial officer Masayoshi Hirata said.
Toshiba is also considering all options for its NAND flash memory unit as it tries to raise cash, including a complete sale, CEO Satoshi Tsunakawa said at the same briefing.
(Reporting by Taiga Uranaka; Editing by Edwina Gibbs)
A 13-year-old has been charged with arson after allegedly trying to burn down a youth accommodation centre in Brisbane’s inner-west.
Everyone inside was safely evacuated from the Bardon building, on Lorward Avenue, but the fire caused substantial smoke, heat and water damage when it broke out about 3pm on Monday.
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Police allege the fire started in the girl’s room and spread from there.
She was charged with arson, to appear in the Brisbane Children’s Court at a later date.
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Teresa Giudice takes her marital vows seriously.
The June 26 issue of Us Weekly, however, paints a different picture. With her husband Joe Giudice serving 41 months in prison for conspiracy and bankruptcy fraud, sources tell the tabloid the 45-year-old Real Housewives of New Jersey star is romancing a local businessman.
Teresa's former friend Kim DePaola claims the reality star has been dating the unnamed suitor under the radar. "They've been pretty cozy I'm going to say in the last five months," she says, adding, "I think Teresa has every right to go out and find somebody else. She should leave Joe."
The Giudices have endured cheating rumors before—but in the past, it was Joe who was accused of being unfaithful. Over and over again, the Bravo couple denied the rampant rumors.
The drama on Sister Wives has always been up there with some of the best on reality television, but Meri Brown’s catfishing scandal was one of the craziest developments on TV last year.
The drama continued on Sister Wives Season 7 Episode 6, with Meri struggling to move on in the aftermath of it, but why did Kody just want to move on from it?
He did not want the perpetrator to get any more ammunition to use against the family.
While that is definitely a good reason, Meri needed some closure and that closure came in the form of causing some more drama.
Meri decided that the best course of action would be to go meet up with a woman named Cheryl, who was targeted by the same person. She kept Kody in the dark about the whole thing until she booked her flight to Atlanta.
As you probably know if you watch Sister Wives online, Kody Brown does not like being blindsided, but there was really not much he could do about this one.
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The stars aligned in London for the 71st EE British Academy Film Awards -- the British version of the Oscars -- on Feb. 18, 2018. As they did for the 2018 Golden Globes, stars donned all-black looks in support of the Me Too and Time's Up movements. But just because they kept things simple doesn't mean everyone hit a fashion home run. Wonderwall.com is taking a look back at the best and worst celeb style moments of the 2018 BAFTAs, starting with Jennifer Lawrence, who donned one of the strangest looks of the evening. The Oscar winner's black Christian Dior Haute Couture dress featured a super-sturdy, flat bodice that jutted up and away from her chest. Let's take a closer look…
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Heidi Przybyla, Jamie McIntryre, and Courtney Kube discuss the White House’s approach of ‘strategic patience’ in dealing with North Korea’s nuclear threat.
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ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York will give in-state tuition rates to students from Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands who were displaced by recent hurricanes.
The State University of New York Board of Trustees approved the initiative on Friday at the direction of Gov. Andrew Cuomo, a Democrat.
SUNY Board Chairman H. Carl McCall says the state’s higher education system has a responsibility to help those students whose ability to get an education was put at risk by the storms.
New York authorized in-state tuition for students displaced by Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and the 2010 earthquake in Haiti. Rates vary between the state’s public colleges and universities, but the typical in-state student can save roughly $10,000 a year.
Desai Mavjibhai Maganbhai will contest on the BJP ticket from Dhanera constituency. He was born on 15 February 1972 in Baiwada, Gujarat in a farmer family of Maganbhai Desai and Rukhiben Desai. He Vice-Chairman of Banas Dairy, Chairman of APMC Deesa.
Dhanera is one of the 182 assembly constituencies of Gujarat. It is located in Banaskantha district. The constituency will have 244 polling stations. In 2012 assembly polls, the number of electors for this seat was 215463.
Patel Joitabhai Kasnabhai of BJP won the seat in 2012 assembly elections with 87460 votes. Recently two times affected by flood in 2015 and 2017. Since 1998 to 2007 BJP has won the seat consecutively.
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BERLIN, March 19 (Reuters) - Toby Germany believes there is a chance that the European Union and the United States could avoid a dispute over planned U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from morphing into a wider trade conflict, its economy minister said on Monday.
"Both Secretary Ross and I have the impression that decisive talks will take place this week and that it is possible to reach a solution that averts a difficult trade conflict," Peter Altmaier told reporters in Washington after talks with U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross.
"This is not sure but I think with good will from both sides there is a chance that we could have a positive signal by the end of the week," he added, referring to talks on Tuesday between Ross and European Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmstrom. (Reporting by Joseph Nasr Editing by Alison Williams)
Welcome to the Tryon World Equestrian Games 2018, brought to you by Horse & Hound. Our reporters Pippa Roome and Polly Bryan will be on site in North Carolina, United States throughout the Games to share all the highs and lows with you. The World Equestrian Games (WEG) brings together the world championships of eight equestrian disciplines to a single location once every four years.
World Equestrian Games dates: 11-25 September 2018
Ankara: Turkey wants to open a new border gate with Iraq in cooperation with the central government in Baghdad after it shuts down the existing gate in response to last week`s Kurdish independence referendum, Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said.
"We have proposed opening the new Ovakoy gate, west of currently used Habur gate, to Baghdad and we are expecting their support. We will be happy to discuss this with (Iraqi Prime Minister Haider) al-Abadi," Yildirim told reporters, saying the timing of his visit to Baghdad was a work in progress.
Yildirim also said he wanted to boost cooperation with central Iraqi government on economy, defence, security and political issues.
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0:49 Gene Gallo reflects on the loss of his wife
2:02 Manatee County residents fear heavy manufacturing will change lifestyle
0:55 Woman saves neighbor's 80-pound mastiff in Christmas day fire
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FILE PICTURE: Passengers pass check-in counters at Singapore's Changi Airport Terminal One in Singapore August 17, 2016. REUTERS/Edgar Su
DUBAI Two planes operated by Emirates [EMIRA.UL] and Singapore Airlines' wholly-owned, low-cost carrier Scoot were damaged at Singapore's Changi Airport [CHAP.UL] on Thursday.
Singapore newspaper The Strait Times, quoting a Scoot spokesman, reported a Scoot aircraft's left wing was damaged after it came into contact with an Emirates plane while taxiing to the airport's runway.
An Emirates spokesman confirmed to Reuters one of its aircraft bound for Dubai was slightly damaged as it pushed backed from the terminal, without elaborating.
The damaged Scoot aircraft was scheduled to travel to Tianjin, China, according to The Strait Times.
No injuries were reported.
(Reporting by Alexander Cornwell, editing by David Evans)
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — An Argentine prosecutor is seeking judicial permission to investigate President Mauricio Macri and two other high level officials over last year's settlement of a debt owed to the government by a company owned by the president's father.
Federal prosecutor Juan Pedro Zoni says the settlement did not protect the public interest adequately and the officials should be investigated. A federal judge must now decide whether an investigation is warranted for Macri, Communication Minister Oscar Aguad and the ministry's director of legal affairs, Juan Manuel Mocoroa.
The case involves Correo Argentino, the country's post office that was owned by the president's father in the 1990s until it went bankrupt in 2001. The government agreed last year to settle the debt of almost 300 million pesos by having the company pay back twice that amount but in installments spread out until 2033.
BATHURST, N.B. - Experts plan to begin trying to remove an endangered beluga whale from a northern New Brunswick river and relocate it to its natural habitat today.
The Fisheries Department says it is hoping to move the juvenile whale from the Nepisiguit River to the St. Lawrence Estuary near Cacouna, Que.
It's working with marine mammal groups and veterinarians who will be on site today to undertake the complex procedure and attach a tracking device to the whale.
They are planning to return the whale to its natural habitat in the estuary, where there is a pod of belugas.
It's not clear why the whale wandered into the river weeks ago, but scientists suggest it may have been following fish and gotten lost.
The whale — about two metres long — appeared healthy earlier in the week, but was showing no sign it planned to leave the river on its own.
The population of the St. Lawrence belugas has been declining since the early 2000s and it's believed there are fewer than 900 of them still in existence.
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LORAIN COUNTY, Ohio - In the wake of the violence in Charlottesville, local religious and community leaders are asking the Lorain County Fair to ban the sale of the Confederate flag.
The issue was first raised last year when a Democratic commissioner asked the fair board to disallow confederate flag memorabilia at the fair.
That request was denied.
Now, officials are once again asking the fair to ban the flag, saying hatred and racism should not be tolerated.
In a statement, Lorain Fair Board Member Kim Meyers said:
"The flag has been sold at the Lorain County Fair for the past 40-50 years. We haven't had any problems or complaints until three years ago from a local councilman. That flag is sold along with other items that people may not like or someone can find objectionable. It has not been an issue with the fair."
Man crashes after being fatally shot in South Loop: police
Police investigate a fatal shooting that happened about 1:30 a.m. Wednesday in the 700 block of South Clark. | Justin Jackson/Sun-Times
A man died after being shot in the head while driving early Wednesday in the South Loop, according to Chicago Police.
The 30-year-old was driving about 1:30 a.m. in the 700 block of South Clark Street when another vehicle drove up to his and someone inside fired shots, police said. He was taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office did not immediately confirm his death.
Area Central detectives were conducting a homicide investigation.
Feb 14 Diana Shipping Inc -
* Reports financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended december 31, 2016
* Time charter revenues were $28.0 million for Q4 of 2016, compared to $38.3 million
* Qtrly loss per share $0.31
* Q4 earnings per share view $-0.39 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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We're just ten days away from the Albany Fire Department 2nd annual golf tournament, and they're still in need of teams and sponsors.
The City of Lakewood is hosting a Math Relay on Friday, May 4 at Harry Lang Stadium. The Relay includes an obstacle course and math facts. Set up starts around 8 am. Teams arrive at 9 am. First heat starts at 10 am. Event ends at 1:30 pm. Interested in helping out? Contact Cameron Fairfield via email or at 253-983-7827.
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A group of students at the University of Michigan have built what is believed to be the largest hand-solvable, stationary Rubik’s Cube.
The 1,500-pound which is about 680kg puzzle was unveiled at the university week, UPI reported. "We’re aware of a larger cube that requires the user to literally roll it on the ground to solve and rotate the faces. None of that is required by our stationary design. So, to be very precise, it is the world’s largest stationary, human-manipulable Rubik’s cube," a spokesperson said.
The idea to create the cube was first conceived around two years ago, by engineering students Martin Harris and Samuelina Wright. They then recruited two more students, Kelsey Hockstad and Dan Hiemstra, and worked on it for two years until they graduated in 2016.
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Anthony Lewis, longtime Truman resident, said, "Living in this neighborhood, as a young man, we always looked at police, growing up, as sort of the enemy. But when you grow up and mature, you realize they're really an asset to the community - to protect and serve us."
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Disgusting! Working stiffs support Canada and its bloated governments while profitable corporations contribute nothing – so much for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s fairness for the middle class.
We know that much of the Canada Pension Plan assets – the hard-earned contributions of Canadians – are invested abroad, presumably in search for higher yields in higher-risk ventures.
So the CPP Investment Board helps to create jobs in foreign lands with no concern about the long-term consequences to contributions or the need to expand a stable workforce at home to support pension benefit payouts.
It’s surprising that pension plans are gambling abroad. Pension plans that are investing abroad are not only depriving the Canadian government of tax revenue, they are eroding their foundation.
MOSCOW, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Russian central bank said on Friday that population’s inflationary expectations remained close to record lows in January at 8.9 percent.
A poll conducted for the central bank showed a “quite sustainable” downward trend in inflationary expectations for the year ahead.
Inflation expectations are closely watched by the central bank, which takes the data into account when it adjusts monetary policy. The central bank’s next board meeting is scheduled for Feb. 9. (Reporting by Maria Kiselyova,; writing by Katya Golubkova, editing by Larry King)
Billie Lourd thanked her supporters Monday for giving her “strength” while dealing with the deaths of her mother, Carrie Fisher, and her grandmother, Debbie Reynolds.
The 24-year-old took to Instagram with a heartfelt message, along with an old picture.
“Receiving all of your prayers and kind words over the past week has given me strength during a time I thought strength could not exist. There are no words to express how much I will miss my Abadaba and my one and only Momby. Your love and support means the world to me.”
Lourd had not released a statement since Fisher and Reynolds died last week.
The family is reportedly planning a joint funeral for the actresses. No date has been announced.
Not sure if EVERYONE knows but it is a NEW YEAR!! And one of the greatest parts of the new year is celebrating the New Year’s Countdown! Well in the video below…you actually see the MOST AWKWARD NYE COUNTDOWN EVER! The looks on all their faces says all about how they feel about 2017! Check it out below!
Four people in India have been arrested for leaking a recent Game of Thrones episode. Season Seven's fourth episode "The Spoils of War" was leaked online two days before its airdate, and the leak was traced back to Star India, one of HBO's international distributors.
Per EW, via a report from Agency France-Presse, the case was filed by the Mumbai-based company responsible for storing and processing Game of Thrones episodes for release on an app. The four individuals are accused of "criminal breach of trust and computer-related offenses."
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This leak is not related to the cyber-attack on HBO by a group of hackers, who yesterday leaked upcoming episodes of several shows including Curb Your Enthusiasm, Ballers, and Insecure.
Jake is summoned to help negotiate a hostage situation with a certain jewel thief who reminds him of someone he knows.
May 3 Berry Global Group Inc
* Berry Global Group Inc reports second quarter fiscal 2017 results
* Q2 adjusted earnings per share $0.79
* Q2 earnings per share $0.54
* Q2 earnings per share view $0.65 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Will continue focus on reducing leverage ratio to a goal of below 4, on or before end of fiscal 2017
* Increasing annual cost synergy target for AEP acquisition from initial $50 million to $70 million
* Berry Global Group - reaffirming fiscal year 2017 projected cash flow from operations of $925 million and adjusted free cash flow of $550 million
* "throughout remainder of year we will continue to work on further cost reduction opportunities"
* Net sales increased 12 pct over prior year quarter and was a quarterly record at $1.806 billion Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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[caption id="attachment_2878855" align="alignleft" width="853"] Source: Gilbert Carrasquillo / Getty[/caption] Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian's baby girl Alexis Olympia Ohanian is one adorable kid...and she has her own Instagram page to prove it! Take a look at lil Alexis living it on the 'Gram baby-style.
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – Spring may be just around the corner, but there’s still plenty of snow to go around; enough snow to build a massive snowman.
Gordon White of Schenectady built this giant 14-foot-tall snowman in his yard.
He starts by gathering all the snow in his yard, and then lugs garbage bins full of snow up a ladder to create the mountain you see here.
Then he uses an axe to carve out the sculpture.
He says he builds the snowman just a little bigger every year and wants to eventually set a record for the largest traditionally-shaped snowman in the world.
Papua New Guinean police are investigating a violent clash between the country's two armed forces, which saw gun shots fired in the early hours of New Year's Day in the capital Port Moresby. Local media reports said senior police officers, including the head of the National Capital District police, Ben Turi, were assaulted outside the Boroko police station.
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Grant Fredericks, a video analysis expert, speaks on the witness stand during the third day of testimony in Ray Tensing's retrial Monday, June 12, 2017, in the Hamilton County Courthouse in Cincinnati... . University of Cincinnati police officer David Lindenschmidt, left, talks about his body camera during the third day of testimony in the retrial of Ray Tensing, right, on Monday, June 12, 2017, in the ... .
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UNITED NATIONS U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday denounced North Korea's ballistic missile firing early on Sunday, calling it a "further troubling violation" of Security Council resolutions.
"The DPRK leadership must return to full compliance with its international obligations and to the path of denuclearization," Guterres said in a statement.
The U.N. Security Council was scheduled to hold an emergency meeting on Monday afternoon on North Korea's missile launch.
(Reporting By Ned Parker Editing by; W Simon)
When Carol Johnson landed a position as a legislative assistant in the Oklahoma House of Representatives, she saw it as an exciting step toward her goal of serving in elected office herself someday. But the experience soon soured, Johnson says, when the member she worked for began remarking on her figure and her attire, and later asked her to send him nude photos of herself.
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WASHINGTON (Sputnik) — US Secretary of Defense James Mattis said in a statement on Wednesday the core mission of the US-led forces in Afghanistan would remain the same.
"Our core mission will remain the same: to train, advise and assist Afghan forces. We are there to help defeat a common enemy and ensure Afghan forces can safeguard the future of their country," the statement said.
Earlier on Wednesday, Mattis testified at a US Senate hearing and said senior officials were outlining a new US strategy for Afghanistan.
The defense secretary added that he would be able to brief Congress on the details of the new Afghanistan policy within weeks.
Death Road To Canada Postponed Until Further Notice Because of the Recent Toronto Tragedy
Following the most recent events that happened in Toronto where a vehicle plowed through a mass of pedestrians, Ukiyo Publishing has decided to delay the release of their game. Hence, Death Road to Canada’s release date for the PlayStation 4 will be on hold until further notice.
According to Paul Hann, Managing Director of Ukiyo Publishing:
We feel it would be deeply inappropriate to launch the game at such a time. We would like to express our deepest condolences to everyone affected by the tragic events in Toronto.
Ukiyo Publishing is kindly asking media outlets from publishing reviews and related content until they decide on the release date. We will be adhering to this as well, so we apologize if no new news about the game will be posted any time soon.
United Blood Services Sending Products to Community of Oroville
Water levels in the lake behind the city's dam have receded, but an evacuation order is still in place
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OROVILLE, Calif. — United Blood Services in the Dakotas Region is helping its sister center in Oroville, California.
Some 200,000 people have been evacuated after officials feared a spillway at the country’s tallest dam was in danger of imminent failure.
Water levels in the lake behind Oroville Dam have since receded, but the evacuation order remains in place.
United Blood Services has sent more than 100 blood products to the community since it is unable to collect its own supply during the evacuations.
UBS is now in need of donors to help replenish the local blood supply.
Conner Frankamp walks off the court with Kellen Marshall after Wichita State lost to Marshall 81-75 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in San Diego on Friday. Travis Heying The Wichita Eagle
WASHINGTON (CNN) – A new national mental health and suicide prevention hotline could be in the works.
Lawmakers are considering a bill to create a three-digit suicide prevention line. It would replace the current hotline 1-800-273-TALK. Some people say that number is hard to remember, especially during an emergency.
Studies show when people use the hotline, the risk of suicide sharply drops.
Sponsors of the bill say a new three-digit hotline has strong bi-partisan support.
Two million people called the crisis line in 2017, up from 1.5 million in 2016.
This Sunday a new season of eight concerts from the Sioux City Municipal Band will get underway at the Grandview Park Bandshell.
Master of ceremonies Dave Madsen says the band and conductor are ready for the first performance of the summer:
OC………youth chorus. ;17
Madsen says those attending this Sunday’s concert are encouraged to bring a new stuffed animal with them:
OC………..know that they’re brand new. ;12
And Madsen will also lead the crowd in a traditional sing-a-long at the concert:
OC……..or know them. ;14
The concerts begin at 7:30pm at the Bandshell and are free to the public thanks to the Sioux City Parks and Rec Department.
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MUSCATINE, Iowa-- About a dozen volunteers helped give a fresh coat of paint to the Muscatine Humane Society on Wednesday afternoon.
The volunteers were all employees from local Sherwin-Williams paint stores, including Muscatine and the Quad City area.
As part of the company's National Painting week, thousands of employees from across the U.S, dedicate the week to help refresh local spaces such as community centers, homes, and historic landmarks.
"There are some four-thousand stores that are also doing the same thing this week. We wanted to take a different outlook this time and help the animals, we should be done here this afternoon and it's going to look awesome," said Jason Horst, Muscatine Sherwin-Williams store manager.
This year volunteers chose to repaint the walls of 4 rooms and a hallway at the Muscatine Humane Society. The shelter was chosen as an opportunity to give back to the non-profit that works to pair local members with animals in need.
KENT, Ohio (AP) — A freshman football player at Kent State University has died following a morning workout.
The university says paramedics transported Tyler Heintz to a hospital following football conditioning drills at Dix Stadium on Tuesday.
The Portage County coroner confirmed his death that evening.
Heintz was from Kenton and was recruited from Kenton High School as an offensive lineman.
His former high school sent a tweet Tuesday saying they were “shocked and bewildered” after his death.
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) -- The Washington Redskins have restructured the contract of their longest-tenured player, DeAngelo Hall.
Hall said Wednesday he agreed to a pay cut in the hopes of remaining on the roster after missing most of last season with a torn ACL in his right knee. Hall, who has been in Washington since 2008, was set to count more than $5 million against the salary cap.
The 33-year-old converted from cornerback to safety midway through the 2015 season and is still recovering from surgery last fall. Asked about restructuring to stick around, Hall said, ''We worked something out'' this week.
Achilles tendon, toe and knee injuries have limited Hall to 17 games the past three seasons. Coach Jay Gruden called Hall a mainstay who ''keeps the boat from sinking from time to time.''
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One YouTuber was giving fairy godmother realness when she decided to take a household item and make it into something beautiful.
While some magical women can turn pumpkins into carriages, Amber Scholl was out here turning trash bags in prom dresses.
when someone calls you trashy, make a dress out of trash bags & prove them fabulously correct 🗑👸🏻🖤 #DIY ✨ pic.twitter.com/57twQm6vsV — Amber Scholl (@AmberScholl) April 22, 2018
Amber conjured up her threads by restitching and gluing trash decorations onto a black body suit, and the results were transformative.
For anyone else trying to get creative for prom, Amber has a message.
“Have fun, and don’t take it too seriously,” she told Teen Vogue. “The whole point is to have a great night and feel beautiful, whatever that means to you.”
It appears you truly can find art in anything.
If you want to go trashy chic for your next ball, check out Amber’s tutorial below!
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Philip Hammondhas sided with four other European treasury ministers to warn Donald Trump that he could start a trade war with a series of proposed tax reforms.
In a highly unusual move, Britain, France, Germany, Italy and Spain have joined forces in writing a letter to the US Treasury expressing "significant concerns" about the tax changes "having a major distortive impact on international trade".
The ministers said the proposed changes could "contravene" World Trade Organisation (WTO) rules and America's own tax guidelines. President Trump wants to bring in a series of measures to increase the tax burden on foreign companies operating in the US.
Mr Hammond's decision to sign the letter amounts to a political gamble because it risks angering Mr Trump at a time when Britain is trying to strengthen its trade links with the US.
The Europhile Chancellor has also yoked himself to four other EU...
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Deputies say a 16-year-old stabbed and killed a man on Tuesday after he was engaged in a domestic dispute with her mother.
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The 8-year-old niece of pop star Britney Spears, who was injured in an all-terrain vehicle accident, still isn’t well enough to return to school but was able to take Valentine’s Day treats to her class in Louisiana Tuesday.
Eight-year-old Maddie Spears-Aldridge is the daughter of Spears’ sister, actress and singer Jamie Lynn Spears.
According to a post on Jamie Lynn Spears’ Instagram account, the girl was happy to see her friends again. Jamie Lynn Spears wrote that her daughter still isn’t ready to go back to school but doctors cleared her for the Valentine’s Day visit.
The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office says Maddie was submerged in a pond inside the all-terrain vehicle Feb. 5 and nearby family members couldn’t free her. An ambulance service arrived and pulled her out.
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WASHINGTON — A lawsuit against a North Carolina city for allegedly discriminating against an African-American-owned television network will go forward after the Supreme Court declined to get involved in the case.
The Supreme Court's announcement Monday that it would not get involved in the dispute leaves in place a ruling of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit earlier this year that revived the lawsuit. A trial court had initially dismissed it.
Have you ever been stuck behind a slow driver? It can be infuriating. Thankfully, if you pay close attention to the clip below, you'll have a new skill in your toolbox for skirting around a slowpoke:
Okay, unless you live in "Grand Theft Auto V," a drive-on-the-ceiling pass might be hard to execute without setting off everyone's airbags. But still, damn how cool is this?
Cool enough for Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith in "Men In Black."
So cool.
How do you celebrate your eighth birthday? If you’re M Burger, you do it with free beef.
To commemorate the eighth anniversary of its first store opening on Huron Avenue, the local burger chain will be giving away one free single cheeseburger to customers with the purchase of any other menu item, according to a press release. That includes fries, a milkshake, whatever — it’s all valid.
The deal is good all day Wednesday at all M Burger locations. Each customer is limited to one burger, and the offer is only valid in-store. But, hey, that’s still a free burger!
Customers also have a chance to win free M Burger for a year by texting “Birthday” to 70717 between 9 a.m. March 16 and midnight March 21. The winner will find out March 22 via text, and you can find the full rules and details online.
Find M Burger locations at mburgerchicago.com.
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Prophet Shepherd Bushiri and one of his critics Martins Antonio have agreed to end their enmity.
Antonio has buried the hatchet with Bushiri and the two have agreed to start working together.
“The two fell out after Prophet Bushiri made a prophecy concerning Antonio family, something which fazed the businessperson to start attacking the Prophet online.
“But the two have come together, offer apologies and both agreed on a way forward that is based on mutual understanding,” said Bushiri’s spokesperson Ephraim Nyondo.
The Malawian-born preacher was, for the past years, a target of verbal attacks from various individuals mostly online.
Some accusations came from women who, according to Nyondo, also testified that they were bought to tarnish the image of the ECG leader.
This comes a few weeks after Bushiri dined with former adversary Prophet Mboro.
Palestinian official: 'Real estate men' won't solve conflict
RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — A senior Palestinian official has lashed out at President Donald Trump, saying "real estate men" can't resolve the Middle East conflict.
Tuesday's remarks by Saeb Erekat, a veteran peace negotiator, came as the White House is expected to unveil a long-awaited peace plan.
Erekat says the White House "should be run by great men, not real estate men," and that the Israeli-Palestinian conflict "won't be solved by the tools of real estate men."
Erekat also said the Palestinian Authority will continue its payments to the families of jailed or slain Palestinian militants, after Israel passed a law this week withholding millions in taxes it collects for the Palestinians which are allocated for that purpose.
The Israeli move deepened a budget crunch for the Palestinians, already hit by U.S. aid cuts.
On a party line vote the House passes a $4 trillion budget. It slashes social programs, repealing Obamacare and turning Medicaid into a pile of vouchers.
None of that is actually happening, though. Not yet, anyway.
The way Senate rules work, you need a two-thirds vote to block a filibuster. So as a practical matter who need a two-thirds vote to pass anything controversial.
But one exception is the budget. Budget bills require only a simple majority.
So Republicans want to use this loophole to pass changes to the tax code.
Instead of drafting a tax bill, they'll put the changes inside the budget. But in order to do that they need a budget to pot things inside.
The bill the House passed is the bill in which to insert tax code changes.
Nobody seems to expect the bill to pass the Senate in the form the House passed.
If you're on Medicaid you probably wonder if I can vouch for that.
I'm not a fan of vouchers.
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Hey folks! We’re still dealing with some locally dense fog that made for tricky travels this morning, especially along the coast. It’ll be a much cooler day compared to yesterday’s sizzler, with temps only in the mid 70s inland and stuck in the 60s at the coast. We’ll get some sun from time to time but it won’t look anything like yesterday.
An unsettled stretch sets back up starting tomorrow as the remnants of Alberto pass well to our northwest. It’ll be a few degrees cooler but with a chance for showers. Temps look to peak on Friday in the low 80s, but with considerably higher humidity levels…and a chance for some thunderstorms.
Looking ahead to the weekend, expect mid 70s on Saturday with showers likely, and a lingering chance on Sunday with temps barely reaching 70.
Have a good day!
A police pursuit in Putnam County last week led to a man being shot in the leg, and he’s now facing several charges. Travis Salmons of West Hamlin is charged with attempted first-degree murder, attempt to disarm a police officer and fleeing with reckless disregard. The pursuit happened on Route 34 near Route 60 after a deputy recognized a stolen vehicle from a report in Cabell County. Salmons was shot in the leg by a deputy who stopped the car. His first court appearance was Friday, and bond was set at $500,000.
(WHDH) – People upset about the sudden closing of Mount Ida College protested Tuesday outside a meeting at the Department of Higher Education.
The board discussed ways to help students find new schools.
Earlier this month, the school announced it would be closing due to financial struggles.
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NEW YORK — Small businesses created fewer jobs during May, joining larger companies in a slowdown that may be due to a lack of qualified candidates.
Payroll company ADP said Wednesday it counted 38,000 new jobs at its customers with 49 or fewer employees. That’s down from an average of nearly 59,000 in the first four months of this year.
ADP’s tally of new jobs at companies of all sizes fell to 178,000 from a four-month average of nearly 229,000.
Some companies have said in surveys they want to hire but struggle to find candidates with the right skills. A survey released Wednesday by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and MetLife showed that 32 per cent of the 1,002 small business owners questioned between late March and late April expect to hire.
In a separate survey taken in early April by Wells Fargo and Gallup, 43 per cent of the 603 owners questioned want to hire.
Burger King restaurants in Israel are getting a special dinner box this evening. Starting at 6pm, those 18 years of age or older can get an Adult Happy Meal. The meal comes with two fries, two whoppers, two beers and… and ‘adult toy.’
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European Central Bank (ECB) President Mario Draghi and vice president Vitor Constancio attend a news conference at the ECB headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany, April 21, 2016. REUTERS/Ralph Orlowski
VALLETTA The vice president of the European Central Bank reiterated on Thursday that the bank's accommodative monetary policy had a wide consensus within the board and that it will stay as it is until the economic situation changes.
"There is a wide consensus around the policies that we have been pursuing," Vitor Constancio told a news conference in Malta.
"There are of course sometimes different nuances, but they are not about the direction of the policies," he said.
He said again that the ECB was "data dependent".
"If the situation shows signs of further improvement then we will reassess our policy stance," he told reporters.
(Reporting by Francesco Guarascio @fraguarascio; Editing by Louise Ireland)
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Aston Villa's shock loss at Bolton Wanderers has sent their odds of promotion plummeting.
Villa lost 1-0 away to the struggling side, while second-placed Cardiff City saw their match postponed.
The upshot is that Cardiff are now as short as 1/8 to be promoted to the Premier League.
Villa, meanwhile, are now fourth favourites with bookies, with Fulham now considered a 6/5 bet to go up.
Wolves are 1/100 with SkyBet to be promoted - but the team to join them is less clear.
Derby County have seen their odds of being promoted wane along with their form.
Tony Pulis's Middlesbrough, who have moved into playoff reckoning, are the same.
Sheffield United are now seen as long odds with the bookies to be promoted.
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The September Students of the Month at Monument Elementary School were honored for kindness. They are:
Fourth grade – Joshua Castro, Jose Contreras, Trinity Gomez, Elizabeth Hamilton, Triana Ibarra, Alyana Quintanilla, Zyahanna Stephen, Mariah Stephens, Eric Zepeda and Rudy Zepeda.
Fifth grade – Alondra Alcantar, Genessa Amador, Adrian Baughman, Jaime Bermudez, Carlos Cervantes, Guadelupe Diaz, Savannah Dozier, Jairo Lopez, Chuy Mendez, Rosemary Pacheco, Olivia Safe, Angel Santiago, Lucero Valverde and Grace Young.
Sixth grade – Everardo Blancas, Romina Borja, Araceli Buenrostro, Maria Herrera, Liam Ramirez, Kloie Shields and Selene Zamudio.
Members of the Grass Valley and Nevada City chambers of commerce mingle at The Stone House's joint chamber mixer Thursday night. The neighboring cities' chambers get together once a month at a different location to facilitate networking among area entities. The Stone House held a grand opening celebration last week and this was the first chamber mixer event to be held at The Stone House since their remodel.
CAIRO, March 19 (Reuters) - Egypt will offer shares in four to six state companies this year seeking to raise between 12 billion and 15 billion Egyptian pounds ($680 million -$850 million), Finance Minister Amr El Garhy told Reuters on Monday.
The country plans to float shares in state oil company Engineering for Petroleum and Process Industries (ENPPI) in September, Garhy said.
The government owns vast swathes of Egypt’s economy, including three of its largest banks - National Bank of Egypt, Banque Du Caire, the United Bank of Egypt - along with much of its oil industry and real estate sector. ($1 = 17.6000 Egyptian pounds) (Reporting by Ehab Farouk; Writing by Nadine Awadalla; Editing by Edwina Gibbs)
"I didn't realize it was that high," San Francisco manager Bruce Bochy said Tuesday, when his pitchers and catchers held their first spring training workout. "That shows you how ramped up these guys get with Adrenalin kicking in.
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Bayern Munich have explained that they rejected an £85 million summer offer from Manchester United for striker Thomas Muller.
The vice-chairman of the Bavarian giants, Jan-Christian Dreesen, who controls the clubs finances, declared that a bid was received from the Premier League side but that it was turned down flat. Speaking to Bild , Dreesen explained that; “There really was such a thing, then came a fax from England. For us, however, a sale of Thomas Muller was never discussed. "If a player fits us, we would be stupid to give him a short-term prospect of a record profit and to weaken him."
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WILDWOOD, N.J. — Police in a New Jersey beach town have released body camera footage showing the violent arrest of a Philadelphia woman accused of underage drinking over the Memorial Day weekend.
A bystander posted video online showing a Wildwood police officer punching Emily Weinman in the head during the Saturday arrest. The 20-year-old woman faces several charges, including aggravated assault on a police officer.
The body camera footage released on Wednesday shows an officer as he confronts and argues with Weinman over the discovery of alcoholic iced tea drinks in her possession. Wildwood officials say the videos show Weinman assaulting the officers first.
Police have identified the officers involved as Thomas Cannon, John Hillman and Robert Jordan.
Weinman's lawyer say the videos show police overreacted.
The big game on the Tuesday night schedule is in Torrington where the Raiders girls host Watertown.
When the two titans of the NVL Iron Division met earlier this season in Watertown, it was the Indians who pulled out a hard-fought victory.
Here is how that game went:
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WATERTOWN 40, TORRINGTON 36
Torrington (7-2): Brie Pergola 3 4 10, Alexis Tyrrell 1 0 3, Sidnee Kovall 6 2 14, Colleen Kilgore 0 0 0, Sara Bardwell 2 0 4, Shannon Reardon 0 0 0, Kayla Williams 0 0 0, Kirsten Gray 0 0 0, Amelia Mierzwinski 0 0 0, Alyssa Maraia 2 0 5. Totals: 14 6 36.
Watertown (8-3): Ashley Gugliotti 4 0 8, Taylor Mancinone 3 0 6, Mary Zaborowski 4 0 8, Alexis Forte 0 1 1, Jordyn Forte 7 1 15, Lisette Ortiz 1 0 2, Taylor Skowronski 0 0 0. Totals: 19 2 40.
Torrington 8 9 10 9—36
Watertown 9 12 14 5—40
3-point goals: T—Tyrrell 1, Maraia 1. W—None.
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Robinson rises from humble origins to integrate Major League Baseball, performing brilliantly despite the threats and abuse he faces on and off the field and, in the process, challenges the prejudiced notions of what a black man can achieve. Tonight at 9 on KUAC TV Channel 9.1, or GCI Channel 9 & GCI Channel 657 for HD.
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I once heard someone describe Street Photography as "collecting souls" and this collection of contre-jour images represents just some of the faceless souls that I imagine wandering around us as we go about our daily lives.
PICS: Kourtney and Kris on babysitting duty while Kim takes NYFW
Cape Town – When Kim Kardashian West goes away to play, Kourtney Kardashian and Kris Jenner take on babysitting duty.
We’re in the midst of New York Fashion week and while Kendall Jenner may be working on the runway, her half sister Kim is reinventing herself one outfit at a time.
Kim was spotted in NYC on Wednesday showing off some skin, wearing a short blazer dress.
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And while Kim may be rebuilding a name for herself, Kourtney and Kris are back home in LA taking care of the kids.
The mother/daughter duo were spotted out shopping in LA with Kim’s daughter North as well as Kourtney’s younger kids Penelope and Reign.
See the snaps here:
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Those who oppose Soros and accuse him of being a 'puppetmaster' claim the American financier-cum-philanthropist has successfully manufactured Europe's migration crisis, backed a coup in Macedonia and sponsored protests in Hungary. From the Kremlin via Skopje to the power corridors of Washington, the Hungarian-born Jewish immigrant is public enemy number one of nationalists around the globe.
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National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster confirmed Sunday that the Trump administration is looking into a new, tougher travel ban.
“The president also talked about a larger, tougher travel ban,” George Stephanopoulos said on ABC’s “This Week.” “Is that something you’re going to propose?”
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ABOUT 1500 students annually are expected to pass through the National Fisheries College (NFC) and into the sector, principal Jeff Kinch says.
He said this, as well as the NFC courses, were based on the labour demand from fisheries companies in their operations.
“Our target is 1500 people a year, and that is also dependent on the industry and demands and for us to provide that quality level of training and make sure that the industry can feel comfortable that the people they are receiving are suitably qualified,” he said.
“Because of the different things with the training packages, we do have a mixture of people from the industry, some self-sponsored people, and people coming from the vocational centres and rural village people.”
The NFC graduation will be held today on two pioneering certificate courses in Kavieng, New Ireland.
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Poker queen's private info compromised in break-in But Beth Shak defiantly told Page Six of whoever’s been after her private info, “I will not be bullied.”
Poker queen and Fox News correspondent divorcing after less than a year Pro poker player Beth Shak filed for divorce from Fox News correspondent Rick Leventhal.
Beth Shak used to play strip poker with dates "Women are always at a disadvantage when playing strip poker because men wear more clothes," she said.
Poker queen and Fox News correspondent elope in Vegas The wedding took place at Graceland Wedding Chapel, where Shak slinked down the aisle in a white Versace dress and 6-inch gold platform YSL heels.
A retired Bolivian bishop tapped by Pope Francis to be a cardinal is furiously denying suggestions that he has a wife and children and is threatening legal action.
Toribio Ticona said Wednesday that he "has nothing to do" with the alleged actions and said he would bring a legal complaint if the claims continue.
Francis named the 81-year-old cardinal last week. Ticona says the accusations were disproven after they first emerged in 2011 and have "resurfaced as slander in an attempt to attack" the pope by "sectors that are hostile" to the pontiff.
The accusations recently appeared in the Catholic blog "Adelanto en la Fe" — "Forward in the Faith." It cites a 2011 complaint to local Catholic authorities that says Ticona had a family in a rural town.
A half-baked theory: LeBron saw John Wall’s otherworldy self-nutmeg pass last night and decided to one-up him tonight. And, uh, yeah he sure did.
He pulled this off while running up the court in transition!
His follow up? This enormous jam.
Your move, John Wall.
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Irene McReynolds, 94, passed away Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017 in Granbury.
Service: 2 p.m. Monday at Southside Baptist Church. Interment: Holly Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 1 to 2 p.m. Monday before the service at the church.
Irene was born May 12, 1922 in Hood Co. to James Erskine and Laura B. Baldree Herring. She married William McReynolds on May 27, 1941 in Stephenville. He passed away Feb. 1, 1989.
Survivors: Daughter, Pam Olson & husband, Gary; son, Don McReynolds & wife, Nancy; sisters, Nell Arnold and Martha Smith; four grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Martin’s Funeral Home made arrangements.
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP)  The first law enforcement officer in the U.S. ever to be charged with a terrorism offense is again scheduled for trial.
Jury selection begins Monday afternoon in federal court in Alexandria, Virginia, in the case against Nicholas Young, who was a police officer in the region's Metro system when he was arrested last year in a government sting.
Prosecutors say Young bought nearly $250 in gift cards he intended for the Islamic State group, giving the cards to an individual who turned out to be an FBI source.
Young's lawyers say the sting amounts to entrapment after their client was under surveillance for six years.
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Documents show Young had been under surveillance since 2010.
The trial had been expected to begin last week but was delayed when new evidence emerged.
Judge Analisa Torres ruled in favor of TV One to air the highly-publicized Bobbi Kristina biopic, despite Bobby Brown’s lawsuit and plea to refrain from doing so, the New York Post reports.
READ: Bobby Brown Reportedly Files Lawsuit Against TV One For ‘Bobbi Kristina’ Biopic
Part of Brown’s reasoning for wanting a halt on the production partly stemmed from his feeling that he will be portrayed in a negative light. As for the Manhattan federal judge’s ruling: “Whether Bobby Brown was a bad father is a matter of opinion.” The film is slated to air on Oct. 8.
READ: Bobby Brown Discusses Bobbi Kristina And Whitney Houston’s Death In ’20/20′ Special
Bobbi Kristina, the only child of the late Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown, was found dead in her Georgia home on July 26, 2015. The cause of death was lobar pneumonia. She was 22.
Kamiakin girls basketball player Alexa Hazel, a junior guard, scored 20 points on Tuesday in a win over Hanford to get to exactly 1,000 for her career. Teammate Oumou Toure, also a junior, reached that milestone earlier this season, and now at 1,503 for her career is just 76 shy of the 33-year-old school record held by Tondi Redden (now von Oelhoffen). The Braves can clinch back-to-back MCC titles with a win over 13-3 (9-1 MCC) Chiawana on Friday in Pasco.
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These are not the same counties that are now in Federal Court related to voter registration. These are historically counties with a high number of Democrat and minority voters. Every county election board has a majority of GOP members , because the current Governor is a Republican. The election boards have continued their attempts to make it harder for groups who are likely to vote for Democrats to vote.
Nuno was less than impressive in an inning of work Sunday, allowing two hits (including a home run) on two hits against Toronto.
Luckily for Nuno, his ninth-inning appearance Sunday came with an 11-2 lead in hand, so the Orioles didn't suffer because of his lackluster effort. The left-hander has looked shaky over his past two outings, needing a combined 50 pitches to get just six outs. Nuno's role in the bullpen is far from cemented, so the 29-year-old will need to show improvement sooner rather than later if he's going to stick around with the big-league club.
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It looks like John Cena will soon be taking another hiatus from WWE.
Cena, who faces Bray Wyatt for the WWE Championship at tonight's edition of SmackDown LIVE after losing the title in the Elimination Chamber main event this past Sunday, is expected to take another lengthy break from his regular schedule as he has a couple of times in the recent past.
Dave Meltzer noted during a recent episode of his Wrestling Observer Radio program that Cena is expected to take his hiatus after this year's WrestleMania.
The longtime top WWE Superstar was originally rumored to face The Undertaker at this year's "Show of Shows," however the latest rumors have him teaming with his girlfriend Nikki Bella to take on The Miz and his wife Maryse in a mixed tag-team match.
WrestleMania 33 goes down live on Sunday, April 2nd at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida. Join us here on 4/2 for live play-by-play results coverage of the show.
Gurgaon Police PRO said police received a tip off that sex racket was being run in Omex Mall at Sector 50 under the guise of a spa centre.
Efforts to arrest the spa centre owner are underway, the officer said. (Photo: PTI | Representational)
Gurgaon: Nine people were arrested on Monday for allegedly running a sex racket at a mall in Gurgaon, police said.
Gurgaon Police PRO, Ravinder Kumar said the police received a tip off that a sex racket was being run in the Omex Mall at Sector 50 under the guise of a spa centre.
"A team was made and a decoy customer was sent to Oyster Spa centre. A raid was later conducted and nine persons, including six women, were arrested," he said.
Efforts to arrest the spa centre owner are underway, the officer added.
After some Twins discussion at the top of the hour, Phil and Judd talk fantasy football with Anthony Maggio and get a recap of the Twins season with Roy Smalley.
TUCSON - The Kevin Sumlin era is underway as Arizona Football begins it's spring practice.
Sumlin comes from Texas A&M, where he once coached Aggies quarterback Johnny Manziel to a Heisman Trophy. Wildcat fans hope he can produce the same magic with Khalil Tate, who won four consective Pac-12 offensive player of the week awards last October.
"He's an explosive player," said Sumlin. "He's young, and sometimes that came out last year. He's got tremendous upside. He's maybe an exciting a player as there is right now in the country who is returning."
Sumlin takes over for the dismissed Rich Rodriguez, who led the Wildcats for the past six seasons. Arizona is coming off a 38-35 loss to Purdue in the Foster Farms Bowl, which finished off a 7-6 season.
The Wildcats will suit up for four weeks culminating with the spring game on April 14th.
Tony Aguilera, an explosives specialist for the Transportation Security Administration, holds a fake peanut butter and jelly sandwich that he has used to conceal simulated explosives at TSA checkpoints to test screeners. Aguilera was speaking at a press conference at Raleigh-Durham International Airport on Friday, Oct. 6, 2017. Richard Stradling rstradling@newsobserver.com
Baku. 19 February. REPORT.AZ/ At least 10 people were killed as a result of heavy snow in Fukui prefecture of Japan.
Report informs, the NHK, Japan's national public broadcasting organization said.
The last casualty was recorded on February 18. It is reported that a 79-year-old man fell and died when removing snow from roof.
Another person died of gas poisoning this month.
The exhaust pipe was covered by snow, causing carbon monoxide to spill out into the car.
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Buffalo Bills director of training operations Bud Carpenter is retiring after 33 seasons with the team.
Carpenter was among the team's longest serving active employees. He spent 21 seasons as the Bills' head athletic trainer before being promoted to the director's role in 2016.
Under Carpenter, the Bills were named as the NFL's 2014 athletic training staff of the year by the Pro Football Athletic Trainers Society and the Ed Block Courage Award Foundation.
Carpenter and his staff were also credited for acting swiftly in their treatment of tight end Kevin Everett after the player sustained a serious spinal cord injury while covering a kickoff during Buffalo's 2007 season opener against Denver.
From nearby Allegany, New York, Carpenter was hired by the Bills in 1985 after spending a year on the NHL Boston Bruins athletic training staff.
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MIAMI (AP) — Gloria Estefan says her mother, Gloria Fajardo, has died at age 88.
The Grammy Award-winning singer announced the death on her Instagram account Wednesday.
Estefan says her mother died Tuesday. She didn’t give a cause of death, but in previous Instagram posts, family members said Fajardo had been in the hospital for more than a month.
Fajardo was a Cuban teacher who fled with her husband to the United States in 1959 and settled in Miami when Fidel Castro rose to power and Estefan was only a toddler.
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Fajardo received a standing ovation at one of her last public appearances, the February debut concert of Gloria Estefan’s daughter.
In addition to Estefan, Fajardo is survived by a second daughter, Estefan’s two children, and Estefan’s grandson.
Lake Elsinore will have more downtown parking as early as fall.
The city is converting a dirt lot across the street from the Lake Elsinore Cultural Center into a paved parking area near shops and restaurants. It will have 171 parking spots.
The project, which could be finished by September, will also include landscaping and a 6-foot block wall between the lot and homes. The vacant land has been used for parking.
During construction, temporary parking will be on Spring Street, between Heald and Sumner avenues.
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So far there have been no arrests made in connection with the killing of three people at an eastern Whitley County residence nearly three weeks ago, but police feel they are making progress in the investigation.
MILWAUKEE (WKOW) -- Hundreds of people from across Wisconsin rallied in the streets of Milwaukee Saturday, fighting for the rights of immigrants and refugees.
Donald Trump is sworn in as president in less than a week and demonstrators say they're worried he may take away protections for immigrants. Voces de la Frontera, an action group in Wisconsin hosted the rally. Its members are pledging to fight Trump-led policies that would weaken or take away protections for immigrants and refugees.
Speakers from that group say they want new legislation to make cities like Milwaukee a sanctuary for immigrants and their families.
"We're extremely pumped up," Christine Neumann-Ortiz, with Voces, tells our sister station WISN-TV. "From the moment of the election, we've been organizing hard and we're inspired because there's unifying force that the Trump campaign and now administration has created."
This rally is part of a national day of action, with events held in 70 communities across the country.
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Police are on scene of a barricade situation Monday night in Virginia Beach.
Authorities are asking people to avoid the area of the 5500 block of Keydet Drive.
10 On Your Side is working to learn more. Stay with WAVY.com for updates.
VBPD are actively working a barricade situation. Please avoid the area of the 5500 block of Keydet Drive.@CityofVaBeach — Virginia Beach PD (@VBPD) August 15, 2017
The Marlies had a big victory Sunday, pivoting hard from Saturday's "it was 4-1" collapse; a humiliating overtime loss to the Albany Devils. It was a very different atmosphere on the ice Sunday with Garret Sparks in net, stopping 31 of 33 shots-on-goal, and leading his team to victory over a division rival.
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CHICAGO (AP) – Competitors of Chicago-based Exelon Corp. have filed a lawsuit in Chicago opposing legislation that provides billions of dollars in subsidies to the power giant.
The legislation approved in December provides $235 million per year to Exelon to keep unprofitable nuclear plants running in Clinton, Ill. and the Quad Cities. More than 4 million customers of power-distributing subsidiaries ComEd and Ameren will pay more to finance the plan.
The lawsuit filed Tuesday in U.S. District Court challenges the law on constitutional grounds.
Crain’s Chicago Business reports the competitors, including Houston-based Dynegy, allege the subsidies undermine wholesale power markets that are the exclusive jurisdiction of the federal government.
Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition is slamming the lawsuit, saying the filers want to shackle Illinoisans to higher costs and dangerous fuels of the past.
NEW YORK (AP) - Baltimore linebacker Za'Darius Smith and Washington cornerback Bashaud Breeland have been fined $18,231 by the NFL for hits last weekend.
Smith was called for roughing the passer after hitting Pittsburgh's Ben Roethlisberger in the Ravens' loss to the Steelers.
Breeland made a horsecollar tackle of Kansas City running back Kareem Hunt in the third quarter of the Redskins' loss to the Chiefs last Monday night.
Oakland punter Marquette King was docked $9,115 by the league after he threw a football at a Denver Broncos player following a failed fake punt. He was penalized 15 yards for unsportsmanlike conduct.
Jacksonville linebacker Paul Posluszny was fined $9,115 for taunting Jets linebacker Dylan Donahue after Donahue got hurt during a punt when he hit the Jaguars veteran.
Philadelphia's Vinny Curry and Indianapolis' Jonathan Hankins were also fined $9,115 - both for unnecessary roughness.
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ANKARA: Turkey extended its state of emergency on Monday by three months starting from Wednesday, its third such extension after a coup attempt last July, a deputy prime minister said.
The decision came after the National Security Council advised extending it, Deputy Prime Minister Numan Kurtulmus told reporters in a press conference in Ankara.
(Reporting by Ece Toksabay, editing by Larry King)
SPARTANBURG, SC (WSPA) – Two grocery stores will open Thursday in Greenville and Spartanburg, giving customers a chance to win $100 gift cards.
Lidl will open its first United States stores, Thursday morning.
Two Upstate stores, one in Greenville on Wade Hampton Boulevard and the other in Spartanburg on Warren H Abernathy Highway will open with a ribbon cutting at 7:40am.
The first 100 customers at each store will receive a coin for a chance to win up to $100 in Lidl gift cards. In addition, customers will get a reusable shopping bag.
There will be games, activities, and prizes throughout the opening weekend.
The two stores are part of 9 across Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina that Lidl will open Thursday. The company plans to open 11 more during the summer.
Here is a preview of what the inside of the stores will look like:
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A Delta Airlines aircraft diverted to Vancouver with engine problems on Dec. 29 is still on the ground.
Aviation website aeroinside.com reports the Boeing 737-800 was flying from Seattle to Anchorage, about 340 nautical miles north-northwest of Seattle, when the crew shut down the right engine.
The pilot turned around to return to Seattle, but diverted to Vancouver, where the plane still sits.
The aircraft landed safely.
A replacement airliner was brought up from Seattle to continue the flight. It reached Anchorage with a delay of eight hours.
The affected aircraft is having the faulty engine replaced.
Two men have been arrested in connection with a rash of break ins all across Winnipeg over the past eight months.
Starting Apr. 25, one or more suspects forced their way into single-family homes and made off with gold and jewellery.
Police were able to catch the suspects following a Glenwood break in Dec. 6.
A home in the first 100 block of Blenheim Avenue was broken into around 2:30 p.m. Wednesday. Jewellery and wrapped Christmas presents were stolen. A neighbour saw the suspects take off in a vehicle.
Jason Kenneth Lundberg, 42, has been charged with:
break, enter and theft x 71
possess weapon x 63
fail to comply with recognizance
firearms related offences
Jamie Leonard Brenner, 40, has been charged with break, enter and theft x 2.
The estimated value of stolen goods totals $180,000. Damage caused to property during the break ins is thought to be around $60,000.
The locations and date of break ins, starting with the most recent:
The Congress party's candidate from Kalol Assembly Constituency for the Gujarat Assembly elections 2017 is Baldevji Thakor.
Kalol assembly constituency is one of the 182 assembly constituency of Gujarat. It is located in Gandhinagar district.
The constituency will have 204 polling stations. In 2012 assembly polls, the number of electors for this seat was 2,04,959.
Baldevji Thakor of Indian National Congress won the seat in 2012 assembly elections with 64,757 votes.
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BEIJING, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Chinese banks extended 1.12 trillion yuan ($169.27 billion) in net new yuan loans in November, well above analysts’ expectations and the previous month.
Analysts polled by Reuters had predicted new yuan loans would rise to 800 billion yuan, from October’s 663.2 billion yuan.
Broad M2 money supply (M2) in November grew 9.1 percent from a year earlier, central bank data showed on Monday, beating forecasts for an expansion of 8.9 percent.
Outstanding yuan loans at the end of November grew 13.3 percent from a year earlier, faster than an expected 13 percent rise.
China’s banks have doled out a total of 12.94 trillion yuan in new loans the first 11 months of this year, exceeding last year’s record 12.65 trillion yuan, despite a government drive to reduce risks in the financial system that has pushed up borrowing costs. ($1 = 6.6167 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Beijing Monitoring Desk and Kevin Yao; Editing by Kim Coghill)
How we scoffed when people suggested the iPhone would one day be a leading games platform. Had they not seen how rubbish mobile phone games were? Had they not noticed the iPhone was bereft of a D-pad and buttons? The fools!
Only things didn’t turn out as expected. Enterprising developers flipped everything on its head — shortcomings regarding tactile controls became benefits in terms of using new touch and tilt capabilities. Games became increasingly immersive as you interacted directly with content, ushering in new experiences through no longer being able to rely on traditional controls. And then the iPad did it all again – only bigger!
Today’s market is mired somewhat in freemium grindy hell, but gems nonetheless abound. Our list includes the very best premium and free titles the iPhone and iPad have to offer, handily grouped into sections, starting with racers, ending with arcade games, and taking in everything else you can imagine on the way.
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Omaha singer-songwriter Conor Oberst, the driving force behind Bright Eyes returns to The Pabst for a full band show in celebration of the release of his superb new solo album ’Salutations’.
Conor Oberst has partnered with Plus1 so that $1 from every ticket sold will go to support Planned Parenthood and their work delivering vital reproductive health care, sex education, and information to millions of women, men, and young people in the US and worldwide.
LOS ANGELES — The Eagles are heading out on tour with a son of founding member Glenn Frey stepping in for his late father.
The band announced Monday that it will visit Greensboro, North Carolina; Atlanta; Louisville, Kentucky; and Detroit in October. The shows will follow a Sept. 30 date with The Doobie Brothers in Seattle.
The Eagles played concerts in Los Angeles and New York last month for their first shows since Frey died at the age of 67 in January 2016.
His son Deacon filled in on guitar and vocals at the concerts and will join the band on tour in the fall.
Vegas has installed Alabama as 6.5-point favorites over Clemson in the National Championship. Cecil Hurt tells us if that line is warranted.…
Trey Mancini has played seven games this season and has four homers. That’s great, but a lot of guys have hit four homers in the first seven games of a season.
If you stretch things back to last year, Mancini has a record. Not a major one, but a pretty neat one.
Mancini played in five games last season and had three homers. Taken together, that gives him seven homers in his first 12 major league games. That matches Trevor Story — last year’s first-half rookie sensation with the Rockies — and Dino Restelli of the Pirates, back in 1949, for the most homers in the first 12 games of their career.
Restelli only played in two major league seasons — 1949 and 1951 — and finished with 13 homers. Who knows how great Story’s career will be. Same goes for Mancini. But the start of things has been pretty great.
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SEOUL, South Korea (AP) " Chiefs of Samsung Electronics and Hyundai Motor say their businesses face increased uncertainties due to growing protectionism.
Samsung Vice Chair Kwon Oh-hyun urged employees in a new year's speech Monday to reform the company by strengthening quality control as growth slows in its key markets and trade protectionism increases uncertainties in the economy and politics.
Samsung is expected to announce this month the findings of its investigation into the Galaxy Note 7 that caught fire and overheated, prompting two global recalls and its discontinuation last year.
Hyundai Motor Chair Chung Mong-koo said that South Korea's largest automotive group aims to sell 8.25 million vehicles this year. Hyundai Motor and its sister Kia Motors missed their sales target in 2016, selling 7.88 million cars.
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Baku. 5 October. REPORT.AZ/ In September 2017, Ceyhan main export pipeline has transported 1 901 415 tons of Azerbaijani oil.
Report informs referring to the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan Republic (SOCAR), 1 204 943 tons of this volume accounted for the State Oil Fund of Azerbaijan (SOFAZ).
In January-September, 19 140 954 tons of Azerbaijani oil transported via Ceyhan port. And this is less by 13% in annual comparison.
In general, since the day of commissioning of the BTC (2006, June) until October 1, 2017, 338 975 553 tons of Azerbaijani oil transported from Ceyhan to world markets.
Notably, Azerbaijani oil is delivered to the Turkish port of Ceyhan via the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan (BTC) and then it across the Mediterranean to be sent to European markets. The BTC pipeline originates from the Sangachal terminal, near Baku. The daily capacity of the pipeline is 1.2 mln barrels of oil.
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) – The Mobile County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit uncovered a large-scale marijuana operation Friday morning.
The unit confiscated 63 marijuana plants in various forms of maturity from a home on Fillingim Road in Wilmer, AL.
According to the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office, the home had two rooms equipped with special lighting and chemicals for growing marijuana. The unit also seized three handguns, one shotgun and one rifle.
Four adults and six children were inside the home during the raid. The adults, Joseph Tucker, Crystal Tucker, Tina Tucker, and Kalie Dunn, are all charged with trafficking marijuana, felony possession of drug paraphernalia and chemical endangerment to a child. The children are now in the custody of a grandmother.
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Valentina Lopez, a corrections officer at Stafford Creek Corrections Center was named Correctional Officer of the Year for the prison.
According to the release, Lopez was recognized during the department’s Annual Agency Awards ceremony April 14 along with a number of Department of Corrections employees from offices and facilities from across the state.
The DOC says that the annual awards are given annually to peer-nominated staff and “recognize employees’ work contributions to the department and are nominated by their colleagues”.
A full list of award winners at the annual awards has not yet been released.
Cowboys tend to be associated with the old West. But in Hungary, there's a much older culture of hat-wearing wranglers who still gallop across the plains and herd horses descended from Napoleonic times.
NPR's Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson (@sorayanelson) recently traveled to eastern Hungary to meet with the oldest of these horsemen.
Cigna says it is rejecting Anthem's proposed $48 billion acquisition bid and suing the Blue Cross-Blue Shield insurer.
The announcement comes hours after another major insurer, Aetna, said it was abandoning its planned $34 billion purchase of Medicare Advantage provider Humana.
The Department of Justice sued last summer to stop the deals due to concerns about how they would affect prices and consumer choices. Federal judges rejected both deals in separate rulings earlier this year.
Anthem Inc. had filed paperwork Monday to appeal its case.
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Cigna Corp. says it is seeking a $1.85 billion termination fee from Anthem and more than $13 billion in damages caused by what it says were Anthem's breaches of the merger agreement.
An Anthem spokeswoman did not immediately return a call seeking comment.
Shares in Siemens Healthineers gained as much as 7 percent in the medical equipment maker's stock market debut on Friday. David Pollard reports.
Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State has tasked Anchor Insurance Company Limited to strive to become Nigeria’s topmost insurer by mobilising available resources to achieve the feat.
He gave the challenge during the official commissioning of Anchor Insurance ultra-modern office complex in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State capital, yesterday.
Emmanuel, who described insurance business as the highest employer of labour in the country, urged the management of the company to do everything possible to raise the bar in its profit making and also give it a pride of place as the best insurance firm in the country.
WASHINGTON (AP) — A new listing has set the record for the most expensive home in the greater Washington, D.C., area with an asking price of nearly $63 million.
The Washington Post reports the 48,900-square-foot home in Mclean, Virginia, has a spa and infinity pool, a 30-car garage and an overlook view of the Potomac River. The home was built in 1999 by the late-AOL co-founder James Kimsey, who lived at the estate until his death in 2016.
The home has been dubbed “The Falls” for its location over McLean’s Great Falls Park, and it offers a smaller guest home called “The Marden House.”
The Marden House was built by architect Frank Lloyd Wright in 1959.
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After a long slump punctuated by a sharp Friday selloff, Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies began recovering some losses Saturday morning. Bitcoin’s price had risen 15% to $9,279 at press time, from a Friday low of just over $8,064, according to Coindesk …
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A week after the Tidy Towns results were published, one local group in Offaly, Walsh Island, has been hit by thieves.
Gardai are investigating a plough which was stolen and belonged to Walsh Island Tidy Towns Group. It is understood that the plough was used for decoration and has been welded to the ground for ten years at Moore's Cross.
Gardai are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.
Walsh Island takes great pride in the Tidy Towns. To read what the Tidy Towns judges said about Walsh Island this year CLICK HERE.
Gardaí investigating burglary in Laois Offaly border town.
Spate of burglaries across Laois this week.
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A Tri-Cities mom posted this photo of what her daughter looked like Thursday morning and then what she looked like after daycare. She is accusing the daycare of waxing her daughter’s eyebrows. Facebook
A man died at the scene of a car wreck in South Aberdeen last night. The Aberdeen Police Department reports that they responded to the vehicle vs. power pole collision at Boone and Scott Street just before 5 PM Monday evening.
Upon arrival, citizens were rendering emergency first aid to the critically injured driver of a 2001 Hyundai Tiburon. Lieutenant CJ Chastain said that the driver, a South Aberdeen resident who is not being identified at this time, succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
Witnesses told police that the vehicle was driving north on Boone St. at a high rate of speed when it veered to the left (across the oncoming lane) and struck the curb, narrowly missing a large liquid propane tank. The car struck one of the cement and metal poles protecting the tank, and then a concrete footing and metal light pole for Swanson’s nearby.
The investigation is continuing. The roadway was blocked for the investigation until just after 8:00 PM.
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ALBERTVILLE, France — Nicolas Mahut and Pierre-Hugues Herbert beat Robin Haase and Jean-Julien Rojer 7-6 (6), 6-3, 6-7 (3), 7-6 (2) to give defending champion France a 2-1 lead against the Netherlands in the first round of the Davis Cup World Group on Saturday.
France clinched victory on its first match point in a tough encounter where the Dutch pair had chances to take early control.
In the 10th game of the match, Herbert saved three set points on his serve. After the Dutch then saved a set point in the tiebreaker, France clinched the first set when Herbert’s stabbed backhand volley at the net was too good for Haase.
There are two reverse singles to decide the contest on Sunday — Adrian Mannarino vs. Haase, and Richard Gasquet vs. Thiemo De Bakker.
In Friday’s singles, Gasquet levelled the score by defeating Haase after Mannarino was upset by Thiemo de Bakker, ranked 369th.
Yannick Noah is stepping down as France’s Davis Cup captain after this year’s title defence.
A DRINK-DRIVER who assaulted two police officers has been told to pay £435.
Matthew Choate, 39, of Spur Road, Cosham, admitted two counts of assaulting a PC and drink-driving.
Portsmouth magistrates heard he was caught in Havant Road, Portsmouth, on November 29.
A test revealed he had 64 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath, nearly double the 35mg legal limit.
Magistrates fined him £120 for drink-driving with a 17-month ban.
He must pay £100 compensation to each of the two officers he assaulted and a £30 victim surcharge.
Choate must pay £85 costs to the Crown Prosecution Service.
Beauty vlogger, Ronke Raji has been a naturalista for 6years now. Taking care of her hair and grooming it to this stage was no walk in the park. In her new
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She said it’s important for everyone to know where she came from with her natural hair.
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Gov. Scott Walker has fully paid off the debt he accrued during his short-lived presidential run.
Walker owed $1.2 million when he dropped out of the race in 2015 after 71 days.
By the end of November, he had paid all but $140,000. Walker had promised to pay off all the debt by the end of 2016.
Walker campaign adviser Joe Fadness said in a memo to Walker on Friday that the debt has been erased thanks to robust fundraising in December.
He hinted that the strong fundraising in December shows Walker is in a good position for a third gubernatorial run.
Fadness told Walker he's showing strength at a crucial time and noted the governor has about 30 fundraising events scheduled for the first half of 2017.
Now in its eighth year, the Neon Carnival — one of the most notorious after-parties during the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival — raged on in Thermal, California, this past weekend.
While unaffiliated with Coachella, the invite-only event has become popular with both celebrities and fans who are attending the music festival.
This year, celebrities like Leonardo DiCaprio, Drake, Rihanna, Selena Gomez, and Diddy were spotted at the star-studded event. Ahead, take a look inside the party.
HNA's $2.2 Billion NYC Tower Is a Hard Sell
HNA Group Co. is planning to sell properties including office buildings and hotels across China, according to people familiar with the matter, as the embattled conglomerate scrambles to repay its debts. Bloomberg's Dave McCombs reports on "Bloomberg Daybreak: Asia." (Source: Bloomberg)
Police arrested a San Jose man Saturday night in Morgan Hill for allegedly possessing narcotics, according to Morgan Hill police. When officers stopped a car on Murphy Ave., they found one of the occupants had multiple warrants out for his arrest.
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KALAMAZOO, MI –Western Michigan capped a three-game home winning streak with a decisive victory over Ball State in Week 5, but the Broncos are still searching for their first road win of the Tim Lester era.
The team will have its shot on Saturday, as WMU travels to New York to take on the University of Buffalo.
The hype surrounding this year’s game is a far cry from last year, when ESPN’s College Game Day came to Kalamazoo, but Buffalo’s improvement from 2016 should make this year’s version a closer contest than last season’s 38-0 result.
Like WMU, the Bulls enter on a three-game winning streak, which continued last weekend with a 27-13 victory over Kent State.
Back-up quarterback Drew Anderson led the Bulls’ offense against the Golden Flashes, and he’ll likely be under center against WMU, as starter Tyree Jackson recovers from a knee injury.
If you can’t make it to Buffalo, follow along to see how to watch the game from Kalamazoo and beyond.
Since his release by Israel, Sinwar has built up his power in the secretive military wing and is believed to have ordered the execution of a top rival last year in a power struggle.
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Valentine’s Day is a day to celebrate love, whether you’re single or taken! At least, that’s the attitude in the studio this morning! Rickey Smiley talks about his excitement to dive into all that Valentine’s day candy, and Gary With Da Tea talks about pampering himself with chocolates and flowers.
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Then, the group goes around the room playing the love songs that they jam out to for Valentine’s Day. But just because it’s a holiday about love, doesn’t mean everyone picks your typical love song. Click on the audio player to hear more in this exclusive clip from “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show.”
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The recent tragedy involving a charter bus has left a lot of unanswered questions, including how you can tell if a charter service is safe.Before you get on a charter bus you should check with a federal database that tracks the safety rating for every charter bus line. The site can help you decide if the bus ride is worth taking.The website run by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration lists the safety rating for every charter bus company in the nation.There are other things riders can look for before getting on a bus. Take a look to see that the tires don't show obvious signs of wear. Also, check exit doors, to make sure they open.If the interior of the bus seems dirty, that's a warning sign that the company may be cutting corners.Finally, if you have compared the price of three charters and one seems really low, that too can be an indicator not all the safety measures are being taken. Remember, it is very expensive to run these buses.
Tonight’s episode of New Japan Pro Wrestling is all new on AXS TV. Here is the match for the episode:
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A two day philatelic exhibition CHAMPEX 2018 is being organized at Motihari(Bihar) from 3rd to 4th February 2018.Two special covers and a picture postcard was released on the first day of exhibition.
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A stamp design contest was also organized on 3rd February 2018.On the concluding day a philatelic quiz and letter writing competition will be conducted at Motihari.
Elton John's farewell tour coming to New Orleans, tickets on sale today
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NEW ORLEANS- After more than half a century on the road and an "unparalleled" career, Elton John has announced his final tour, according to his website.
"It's time to come off the road so I can fully embrace the next important chapter of my life," John said.
People can see "Elton John: Farewell Yellow Brick Road" on Dec. 6 at 8 p.m. at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. here.
At least 50 cows are dead after fire tore through a barn on Gréber Boulevard in Gatineau early Wednesday morning.
There were 200 cows in the barn at the time. About 30 cows and 20 calves were killed, according to Gatineau police.
No humans were injured.
Firefighters and police were called to the farm at about midnight. Gréber Boulevard is closed to traffic between Dugas and Musée streets.
The cause of the fire is under investigation. A damage estimate wasn't immediately available.
Somerville Kurt F lowered its position in shares of Johnson Controls International PLC by 39.5% during the third quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The firm owned 58,613 shares of the company's stock after selling 38,218 shares during the period.
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Wizkid was a guest on Urban 96 FM’s #UrbanClubMix hosted by DJ Neptune and Tage where he spoke on his plans to get married. The award-winning musician siad that if all the women in his life decide to marry him, then maybe he will get married.
He also spoke on how he would love to relocate to Ghana when he was much older.
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Commissioner Overseas Pakistanis Commission (OPC) Punjab Afzaal Bhatti and President PML-N UAE Noorul Hassan Tanveer on Friday visited the grave of Shaheed DIG Syed Ahmad Mubeen and offered Fatiha for the departed soul.
Chairperson District Overseas Pakistanis Committee (DOPC) Bahawal Nagar, MPA, Ihsanul Haq Bajwa and chairperson DOPC Vehari Shahzad Dogar were also present.
It is worth mentioning that Shaheed DIG Syed Ahmad Mubeen had served as Additional Director General (Police Matters) in the OPC and played an important role to strengthen the OPC as a vibrant platform to facilitate the Overseas Pakistanis.
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — A Delta Air Lines flight from Portland, Oregon, to Atlanta was diverted to Tulsa, Oklahoma, Wednesday because of an onboard disturbance involving a passenger.
Tulsa International Airport spokeswoman Alexis Higgins said Delta flight 1156 landed about 11:30 a.m. and that the passenger was removed to be questioned by the FBI.
Higgins said she did not know the nature of the disturbance and a Delta spokesman did not immediately return a phone call seeking comment.
FBI spokeswoman Andrea Anderson in Oklahoma City confirmed the agency is investigating but referred questions to the U.S. Attorney's office in Tulsa. A phone call seeking comment was not immediately returned.
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In a statement, Delta said the flight was diverted because of an "unruly passenger" but that it landed without incident. The airline apologized to other passengers were inconvenienced because of the delay.
Higgins said the aircraft refueled and resumed the flight to Atlanta about 1:35 p.m.
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Rafael Orta Vazquez and Hallie Jo Toner are 13 years old. The Midland County sheriff's office believes they ran away together from their homes in Jasper Township.
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Lights are out on the lower deck of the Bay Bridge. Feb. 15, 2017
The lights went out on the lower deck of the Bay Bridge early Wednesday morning, turning the old span from San Francisco to Oakland into a dark drive for commuters.
The upper portion of the new bridge did not suffer the same problem.
Andy Pacheco tweeted to NBC Bay Area that the lights seemed to be out at 3:30 a.m. when he drove past some leftover flares. "It was a little eerie over the #baybridge this morning," he wrote. "Lights were out over most the western span and the tunnel."
A Caltrans spokesperson said that this has happened before but not since last January, when the western span of the Bay Bridge went dark between Yerba Buena Island and San Francisco temporarily.
Electricians were on scene trying to fix the problem, which could be as simple as flipping a switch.
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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - A federal lawsuit filed in North Carolina says low-income people shouldn't lose their drivers' licenses when they can't afford to pay traffic fines and court costs.
The American Civil Liberties Union and the Southern Poverty Law Center are among the groups that filed the lawsuit Wednesday on behalf of two named plaintiffs. They say they can't afford to pay their traffic tickets, so they have to decide between driving with a revoked license or not supporting their families.
The lawsuit says the practice violates the right to due process under the 14th amendment of the U.S. Constitution because the state doesn't offer drivers a hearing to explain why they haven't paid.
DMV Commissioner Torre Jessup is named as the defendant.
A spokeswoman says the state is reviewing the lawsuit.
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The Dallas Cowboys are looking to make more additions as the second wave of free agency begins this week. With most of the big names gone, the Cowboys will look to fill important holes on cost efficient deals. Cowboys Wire has already reported on the team’s interest in Cam Fleming, Marcus Martin and wideouts Dontrelle Inman and Justin Hunter.
In addition, the Cowboys could will bring in Patriots backup lineman LaAdrian Waddle this week, according to ESPN’s Todd Archer.
Waddle started for New England in the divisional round playoff game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. He’s a five-year veteran who entered the league with Detroit, appearing in 30 games for the Lions before making his way to New England during the 2015 season.
He has 24 career starts in 30 appearances over the course of his career. He appeared in 12 games for the Patriots in 2017, starting four.
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NEW ORLEANS – A man was shot in the head and killed in New Orleans East this afternoon.
The shooting happened just before 1:00 p.m. in the 6000 block of Chef Menteur Highway, according to the NOPD.
The victim was pronounced dead on the scene.
Stay tuned to WGNO as this story continues to develop.
Marcus Smart‘s reportedly in the mix to be traded, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The Celtics are being active as the League’s February 8 trade deadline approaches. They’ve signed Greg Monroe and are also going after Lou Williams and Tyreke Evans, according to reports.
Smart, in the middle of his fourth season, could be on the move too. On his latest podcast, Wojnarowski said:
“You talk about Marcus Smart, he’s a player that’s available for a first round pick.
Smart’s currently out with an injured hand. He’s averaging 10 points, 4 assists, 3 rebounds and 1 steal in the 46 games he’s played this season.
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BERLIN A German government spokesman declined to comment on Wednesday on reported talks between Siemens (SIEGn.DE) and Canada's Bombardier (BBDb.TO) on combining their rail operations.
Asked if the government was involved, the spokesman told reporters: "The economics department in the chancellory of course follows the business landcape in Germany, as is its job, but I can't make any statement here about concrete cases."
Two people close to the matter told Reuters on Tuesday that Siemens and Bombardier are in talks.
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MOUNT PLEASANT, SC (WCBD) — A large alligator gave one Mount Pleasant family a scare Easter morning.
The homeowners said they thought someone was breaking into their house when they found the gator had climbed on the porch.
They say the gator had to climb a 15-foot staircase, break through a screen, climb through a doorway, and then push furniture out of the way.
Wildlife experts say this type of behavior is not unusual for alligators during this time of the year. They are making their way out of hibernation and into warmer waters. They start new feeding patterns and defend their territory as they move into the mating season.
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BOSTON (CBS) – Beachgoers ready to escape the heat this holiday should be aware that sharks are also hitting the Cape.
According to the Sharktivity app, there have been 13 reported shark sightings in less than a week off Cape Cod. At least seven of the sightings occurred in just two days.
It’s important to remember that not all sightings are confirmed and some could be the same sharks.
Dr. Greg Skomal and researchers with the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy spotted three great whites on Monday. The group is working to tag and track sharks in the area.
Cause of blaze unclear, man injured in jump from burning home Friday
BATON ROUGE - Fire investigators aren't sure what caused a Friday morning house fire that left a man injured.
The fire department said it responded to the 8100 block of Harry Drive near Orangewood Drive around 8 o'clock Friday morning. When the first units arrived, witnesses said someone was inside. Firefighters searched the home and found the person inside had jumped through a window to escape.
The person was found in the backyard, injured from cuts related to the jump through the window and breathing in smoke. The person, who has not been identified, was rushed to an area hospital.
Homicide detectives with the Baton Rouge Police were called to the scene, too.
Fire investigators will work to try to determine a cause. They suspect the fire may have started in the rear of the home.
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LOS ANGELES -- Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz suffered a left knee injury, that initial reports say the team fears is a torn ACL, but despite losing one of the NFL's premier quarterbacks, all hope is not lost for this season.
Back in March, the Eagles paid Nick Foles $4 million to backup Wentz, and when pressed into action Sunday against the Rams, Foles completed 60 percent of his passes while leading a pair of fourth quarter field goal drives and preserving the team's most pivotal game of the season.
There will be daunting challenges in the postseason potentially against elite quarterbacks such as the Saints' Drew Brees, Alanta's Matt Ryan, Carolina's Cam Newton or even a rematch with quarterback Jared Goff, running back Todd Gurley, and wide receiver Cooper Kupp.
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Federal and local authorities are digging on Long Island are digging for yet another murder victim linked to MS-13 gang violence, law enforcement sources told News 4.
Homeland Security Investigations agents and Nassau County police are searching a wildlife reserve in Roosevelt after getting a tip from a suspect with knowledge of the murder.
It's not clear who police think is buried there, but sources said a cadaver dog indicated a positive at the preserve.
It comes the same day a second suspected MS-13 member is set to be arraigned in the death of 15-year-old Angel Soler, who was found dead in a reserve in the town in October.
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The Rancho Santa Fe Association board held a special meeting on June 13 and counted the votes from the May election. The Association received over 1,100 total ballots and met its required quorum of 587 votes with 712 of the votes counting toward the quorum.
In the uncontested board election, 931 members voted for Stephen Dunn and 997 voted for Rick Sapp. The latest round of bylaw revisions, which will correct the quorum issue moving forward, passed with 948 voting yes and 96 voting against.
According to the election inspector, six ballots were left blank and three were declared invalid.
Sapp and Dunn will begin their three-year terms at the July 6 board meeting.
Sweden knows how to do vodka. Svedka is distilled 5 times from Swedish winter wheat to to craft this clean, subtle, smooth drinking vodka. Order a Moscow Mule, a White Russian, or a Dirty Martini and taste the difference. Or, in plain vodka isn’t your thing, try one of Svedka’s citron, cherry, clementine, raspberry, vanilla, or piña colada flavors.
Brain ‘power cells’ shut down in old age
Memory fades as people get older because their brain runs start running out of energy, like old car running out of gas, according to new research. The key lies in mitochondria, tiny ‘power stations’ that convert our food into chemical energy our cells can use. Aging does not affect their function in other parts of the body but it does affect function in the brain, said scientists from the Salk Institute for Biological Studies in La Jolla, California. The discovery sheds fresh light on a range of age-related brain diseases including Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s - offering hope of better treatments. For the study, the researchers took cell samples from people ranging from newborns to 89 years old. They found few age-related changes. However, once the cells were directly converted into neurons, mitochondria from older donors were very different.
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Little Rock Air Force Base is receiving various aircraft and their crews assigned to the 1st Special Operations Wing, Hurlburt Field, Fla. in preparation for Hurricane Nate, Oct. 6, 2017. The relocation to Little Rock AFB ensures aircraft and aircrews from the installation are out of harm’s way until they can safely return.
THE Christmas shop at the Tree Barn at Christmas Common is open until 3pm on Christmas Eve.
It is open seven days a week from 9am to 5.30pm, with late-night opening on Thursdays until 7.30pm.
Cut trees are available now.
We are a small family business who work hard all year round tending our trees and buying stock for the coming season.
For only a few weeks each year during the run-up to Christmas we open our doors to the public.
Throughout those weeks, we aim to supply a wonderful selection of Christmas trees and Christmas-related goods in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere to give our customers a very happy Christmas!
We do offer a delivery service to customers who come and select their tree, with charges from £20.
Visit our fabulous Christmas shop with a huge variety of gifts, baubles, decorations and much more.
Call the Christmas shop on (01491) 614206. For Christmas tree orders, call (01491) 614079. Or visit www.treebarn.co.uk
Take a step down memory lane with Showaddywaddy and relive classic hits such as Under The Moon Of Love, Three Steps To Heaven, and Hey Rock ‘n’ Roll.
Don your brothel creeper shoes for a night of feelgood fun at the Winding Wheel, Chesterfield, on October 14.
Showaddywaddy have toured the country since 1973 and last year were declared the hardest working band in the UK by the nation’s biggest entertainment guide Ents 24.
Tickets for their show in Chesterfield cost £22.50. Contact 01246 345222 or www.chesterfieldtheatres.co.uk
ATHENS, March 29 Greece has reached an agreement with its lenders on key labour reforms, spending cuts and energy issues, moving closer to clinching a preliminary deal before a meeting of euro zone finance ministers on April 7, sources close to the talks said on Wednesday.
Greece will cut pension spending by up to one percent of GDP in 2019, two officials told Reuters on condition of anonymity. Lowering the tax-free threshold to about 6,000 euros to save roughly another 1 percent of GDP has also been agreed, an EU official said.
On labour reforms, Greece will not be forced to liberalise mass layoffs further, as initially demanded by the IMF, two officials said. Collective bargaining, which was weakened as part of bailout reforms in 2012, is expected to be revived after the country's current bailout programme expires in 2018. (Reporting by Renee Maltezou)
ABUJA, Nigeria—Gunmen killed 15 people in a Tuesday morning attack on a Catholic church in Nigeria’s Benue state. Officials said the gunmen targeted St. Ignatius Catholic Church in the Ayar-Mbalom community but also burned 50 houses. Benue state has faced multiple clashes between Muslim Fulani herdsmen and mostly Christian farmers in recent years. Changing environmental conditions have driven the herdsmen toward Nigeria’s Middle Belt in search of grazing pastures for their cattle. Less than a week ago, a suspected herdsmen attack killed 10 people in another area of the state. Nigerian President Muhammad Buhari in a statement condemned the attack as a violation of a place of worship and an attempt to stoke religious conflict.
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If Winslow Homer (1836-1910) nurtured a secret passion for photography, he hid his feelings well. There is no evidence, written or spoken, of the painter ever giving a public thought to the upstart technology. Nor have scholars found a cache of negatives and prints—as happened with Thomas Eakins—revealing avid experimentation in private.
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SOCHI, Russia (AP) — Murat Gassiev of Russia knocked out Yunier Dorticos of Cuba with less than 20 seconds remaining in the final round to unify the IBF and WBA cruiserweight titles.
The victory early Sunday in Sochi's Bolshoi Ice Dome qualifies Gassiev for the World Boxing Superseries final against Oleksandr Usyk of Ukraine in May. Usyk holds the WBO and WBC belts.
Gassiev's record rises to 26-0, with 19 knockouts.
It is Dorticos' first professional loss; he's 22-1 with 21 knockouts.
Dorticos took the initiative in the early rounds, but Gassiev picked up the tempo in the fifth and Dorticos clearly tired.
In the last round, Gassiev knocked him down twice before a right roundhouse drove him through the ropes and ended the bout.
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Thomas Love “Tommy” McMahan, Sr., 88, of 1410 Deere Valley Rd., Laurens, S.C., and husband of the late Margie Willis McMahan, passed away Friday, February 2, 2018, at Greenville Memorial Hospital.
Born in Laurens, he was the son of the late Frank Lee McMahan, Sr. and Mary Moore McMahan. Mr. McMahan was a U.S. Navy veteran of both W.W. II and The Korean Conflict. He was a member of Rabun Creek Baptist Church where he was a choir member and a prayer warrior. He was a farmer, was formerly employed with Sealtest, and retired from Kemet. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, February 5, 2018, at Rabun Creek Baptist Church with burial in Rabun Creek Baptist Church Cemetery with military honors.
The family will be at their respective homes and will receive friends at Rabun Creek Baptist Church one hour prior to the service.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.thekennedymortuary.com.
Hoffenheim v Liverpool
Hoffenheim take on Liverpool on Tuesday 15th August, 2017, with kickoff at 19:45. This match is currently being shown LIVE on BT Sport 2.
With all the headlines off the pitch, Liverpool have had a somewhat disrupted lead in to the new Premier League season, but quickly got back into their groove against Watford. Even without Coutinho, the team was dangerous going forward, scoring three and making many more chances, while the defence continue to look like a group of blind strangers that have never even heard of football, let alone been taught how to play it.
Should Kloppp see his men fail today, it will be a difficult few days for sure, and questions may even be asked about the long-term viability of the project.
Hoffenheim v Liverpool is LIVE on BT Sport 2.
At least three vehicles involved.
One person was airlifted to hospital following a multi-vehicle crash on Highway 1 in Chilliwack Monday afternoon.
At least three vehicles were involved. One came to rest on the roof and front windshield of another.
Several ambulances, firefighters and police responded to the crash, which occurred at around 4:30 p.m., just east of the Vedder Road overpass in the westbound lane.
Emergency responders could be seen performing CPR on one of the victims.
Westbound traffic was being diverted to Yale Road West as a landing zone was set up in the westbound lane.
Traffic in both directions was affected.
Watch www.theprogress.com for more details as they become available.
Sir Bobby Charlton describes the moment he was asked to 'man-mark' Germany's "awesome" young player, Franz Beckenbauer, in the 1966 World Cup final.
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The victim was identified as Anthony Polite, 28, of Sunrise, Florida, Thomas Fennelly, chief assistant Essex County Prosecutor, said Saturday. Following a fatal shooting on Monday, this shooting marks the city's 95th homicide in 2016, according to an NJ Advance Media count.
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GLENVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) – New York State is home to the fourth-largest craft beer industry in the country, with nearly 350 breweries creating an estimated $4 billion impact on the state economy annually.
Wolf Hollow Brewing in Glenville, N.Y. is teaming up with Slidin-Dirty, and Hunter’s on Jay for a new brew called “The Dirty Hunter.”
The popularity of craft brewing in the United States has more than doubled over the past five years, with over 1,100 regional craft breweries and 3,100 microbreweries.
Since 2012, the New York State Senate has passed legislation that provided financial incentives to establish breweries in the state, lowering fees and the production cap for small breweries from 60,000 barrels to 75,000 barrels.
Armed Home Invasion in Oshawa
Two masked men armed with knives entered an Oshawa residence and stole a number of personal items.
On Sunday, February 12, 2017, at approximately 10:15 p.m., two men entered a residence in the Ritson Road and Olive Avenue area through an unlocked front door. Both men wore masks and were armed with knives. Four adults were home at the time. The suspects stole a number of personal items and then fled the area on foot. No one was physically injured during the incident.
The suspects are described as male, white, wearing masks and gloves.
Anyone with any new information about this incident is asked to contact Det. Sitaram of Central East Criminal Investigations Bureau at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 2741.
Prince pop-up exhibit opens for Super Bowl in Minneapolis
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Prince fans in Minnesota know they can see many outfits, instruments, and other items related to the late icon at Paisley Park, and at the occasional pop-up like the one that hit Mall of America in 2016. Much of Prince’s gear even traveled to London for a major exhibit last fall. Here’s what you couldn’t do at any of those exhibits, though: take pictures.
That’s not the case at a pop-up exhibit that’s now open on the first floor of the “Dayton’s Project” — also known as the former Dayton’s (for older Minnesotans) and the former Macy’s (for younger ones) — as part of the Super Bowl festivities, through at least this weekend. Photographer Steve Cohen took a look at a few of the instruments and outfits, displayed in Prince’s actual traveling wardrobe cases. A bonus stop for people who want to see as much Prince gear as possible: the Hard Rock Cafe at Mall of America.
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Family-owned Adams Publishing Group is acquiring the media division assets of the Pioneer News Group Co. in a deal that includes 22 daily and weekly newspapers in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and Utah.
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Terms of the sale that's expected to close Nov. 1 were not disclosed. Minneapolis-based Adams Publishing says the acquisition also includes a newspaper and commercial printing facility, various shoppers and websites.
The Seattle-based Pioneer News Group is a media business owned by members of the Scripps family. Pioneer Newspapers was formed by James G. Scripps in 1986.
Adams Publishing Group owns and operates 100 community newspapers in 11 states. The Adams family also owns radio stations, outdoor advertising companies, a wine distribution business, label printing companies and a large interest in Camping World Holdings.
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) - Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in southern Arizona will be the site of continued experimentation aimed at collecting data to enable the Air Force to buy an off-the-shelf light-attack aircraft at low cost.
Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson says in a news release issued Friday in Washington that the experimentation May through July will involve using the AT-6 Wolverine and the A-29 Super Tucano.
Wilson calls those aircraft “the two most promising” among four included in tests conducted last summer at Holloman Air Force Base in New Mexico.
The release says further experimentation will examine logistics and maintenance requirements, weapons and sensor issues and other characteristics.
Davis-Monthan hosts a unit that flies the A-10, an attack jet first flown during the Cold War and still in service to support ground forces.
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SYRACUSE, N.Y. - The Syracuse Crunch have recalled forward Shane Conacher from the Adirondack Thunder of the ECHL, general manager Julien BriseBois announced today.
Conacher, 23, has played in 33 games with the Thunder this season, earning 37 points (9g, 28a). He has also appeared in six games with the Crunch. Last season, he posted 11 points (2g, 9a) in 25 games with the Orlando Solar Bears of the ECHL. The 5-foot-9, 175-pound right wing also skated in three contests with the Toronto Marlies.
A native of Burlington, Ontario, Conacher has appeared in 16 career AHL games with Syracuse and Toronto recording two goals and one assist. Prior to his professional career, he spent three seasons at Canisius College from 2013 to 2016, appearing in 106 games. He paced the team in points during the 2015-16 season with 46 (20g, 26a) and was named to the AHA First All-Star Team. His 37 points, including a team-high 26 assists, ranked second in the 2014-15 campaign.
David Moyes has acknowledged that it will be difficult for Sunderland to sign players as the club struggle on and off the field.
Sunderland languish third from bottom in the Premier League - two points from safety - while owner Ellis Short has already made it clear there will be limited funds in January with the team up for sale.
And ahead of Monday's visit of high-flying Liverpool, Moyes said: "Ellis will speak with me and I'll speak with Ellis, I've got no doubt.
Moyes worries about future
"We'll see what we can do. It's difficult. It will even be difficult to attract the players.
"We need to say, 'We need you'."
Sunderland play host to second-placed Liverpool following their humiliating 4-1 defeat at Burnley on New Year's Eve.
Federal wildlife officials say the only wild population of endangered red wolves is unsustainable and could be wiped out within years.
The prediction comes in a five-year review of the status of the species released Tuesday by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The report says only about 40 wolves remain in the wild in North Carolina, down from a peak of about 120 a decade ago. Another 230 wolves live in captivity.
The main purpose of the report was to evaluate the wolves' endangered status, which it says should be maintained. More detailed recommendations for conservation efforts will come in a separate document.
Environmentalists contend the decline is due to neglect by federal officials who have halted releases of captive-born wolves and other actions that bolstered the wild population.
Russell Westbrook Mad Love from Gene Simmons ... Over Pre-Game KISS Swag
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The KISS shirt that Russell Westbrook rocked to the OKC Thunder vs. Houston Rockets playoff game Sunday night went over REAL WELL with Gene Simmons.
The leader of the KISS army was out in L.A. where he gave all sorts of props for Westbrook's fashion statement ... explaining why Westbrook's fashion choices are part of a bigger, smarter plan.
But make no mistake about it, Gene thinks the real winner last night ... was Gene!
Hey, the guy's been relevant in pop culture for 45 years ... that's no small feat.
Football Soccer - Bayern Munich v Arsenal - UEFA Champions League Round of 16 First Leg - Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany - 15/2/17 Bayern Munich's Manuel Neuer warms up before the match Reuters / Michaela Rehle Livepic
BERLIN Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer will miss the club's next two league matches due a training ground injury that required minor surgery, the German champions said on Thursday.
Neuer underwent surgery on a foot injury late on Wednesday, ruling him out of their Bundesliga matches against Augsburg on Saturday and Hoffenheim on Tuesday, Bayern said.
The Bavarians, who are chasing a treble of titles this season, are 13 points clear at the top of the Bundesliga with nine games left and are close to a record-extending fifth consecutive league crown.
They also face Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-finals next month.
(Reporting by Karolos Grohmann; Editing by Peter Rutherford)
While gender-equal marriages are becoming increasingly more popular as times change and women enter professions and positions that were once occupied by only men, there are still many marriages where husbands and wives assume traditional gender roles. The danger can come when those roles happen to shift.
Women who begin their marriage either earning less than their husbands or not working at all are significantly more likely to get divorced if their career suddenly surges, according to a new study by Swedish researchers.
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(Reuters) - Indian shares closed higher for the third successive session on Monday, boosted by gains in IT and public sector bank stocks, as investors remained bullish on the outcome of a possible victory for the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in the western state of Gujarat. A broker monitors share prices while trading at a brokerage firm in Mumbai May 13, 2014. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui/FilesThe benchmark BSE Sensex closed up 0.62 percent at 33,455.79. The broader NSE Nifty, which finished above 10,300 for the first time this month, ended 0.55 percent higher at 10,322.25.
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PepsiCo has introduced a premium bottled water brand featuring packaging that is more central to the brand than the product itself. LIFEWTR, a purified water pH-balanced with electrolytes, is packaged in a sleek PET bottle in two sizes decorated with labels that feature the work of emerging artists involved in mediums such as graphic design, street art, and photography.
“We believe the biggest equity of this brand is the label,” says Seth Kaufman, Chief Marketing Officer of PepsiCo North America Beverages. “LIFEWTR has a beautiful piece of art on it. We think it will connect with consumers in a more inspirational way.”
Armed suspect robs BB&T bank in Punta Gorda, police say
A BB&T bank was robbed Wednesday afternoon on U.S. 41, according to the Punta Gorda Police Department.
Police received the call of the robbery around 2:55 p.m. at the bank on U.S. 41 and Airport Road. The suspect was armed, but fled on foot.
No injuries were reported, according to police. It’s unclear if the suspect left with cash.
The suspect is described as a man in his 50s wearing a blue and white striped shirt, wire rimmed glasses, a ball cap and flip flops, police said.
Police are on scene conducting interviews.
Count on WINK News for more information as details become available.
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Recovering from a natural disaster is a long, slow process – and a process that the people of Caldwell County know all-too-well. In the last five years, the County has had to recover from five major disasters, some, like the Halloween and Memorial Day Floods, impacting the same areas over and over again.
As Hurricane Harvey ripped through Caldwell County in late August, those same roads and bridges were put in harm’s way, once again.
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ANNADALE, Staten Island –– Police say a man is fighting for his life after he was stabbed during a house party on Staten Island.
It happened at 270 Koch Blvd. around 11 p.m. Monday.
When officers arrived at the scene, they found a man with multiple stab wounds to the back and chest, police said. The victim was taken to a hospital where he is in critical condition.
Cops say it occurred at a house party with a “large number” of young people.
This is a developing story; check back for updates and get the PIX11 News app to stay informed all day.
70 art pieces depicting the total solar eclipse will open for display Friday at the Lander Art Center. Director Stacy Stebner said artists from all over the state and one from Iowa contributed works on canvas, cast in pewter, screen printed, in ceramics and more to capture the experience of the eclipse.
She said normally art must be bought at the end of an art show but this time they are selling it off the wall throughout the show to take advantage of a large turnout.
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Clemson seeks third-straight win at Wake Forest
CLEMSON, S.C. (WOLO) – After back-to-back wins over Georgia Tech and No. 19 North Carolina, the No. 20 Clemson Tigers take to the road for their second-straight Saturday, battling Wake Forest in Winston-Salem at 2 p.m. over at the Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
The Tigers trail the Demon Deacons in the all-time series between ACC opponents 99-61, but have won four-straight and nine of their last 10 against their conference rival from the Triad. Clemson also swept their pair of meetings with Wake in the 2016-17 season, winning their road matchup 95-83.
The Tigers enter February with the second-best record in the ACC, having gone 7-3 in their first month of play, equal with No. 4 Duke. The Tigers and Blue Devils trail No. 2 Virginia, who are a perfect 10-0 against their league.
Wake Forest has the second-worst record in the Atlantic Coast at 2-8.
A man has been attacked with a broken bottle during a frightening home invasion in Sydney's west.
SASKATOON — Curtis Knight tied the game in the third quarter before winning it in the fourth as the Saskatchewan Rush beat the Vancouver Stealth 11-9 on Saturday night in National Lacrosse League play.
Robert Church, Ryan Keenan, Mark Matthews and Ben McIntosh all struck twice for the Rush (7-1). Mike Messenger also chipped in and Tyler Carlson stopped 39 shots.
Logan Schuss led Vancouver (1-7) with four goals and Joel McCready added a pair. Rhys Duch, Brandon Goodwin and Tony Malcom had the others.
Eric Penney kicked out 39-of-50 shots in defeat.
BOSTON (AP) — The host of one of NPR’s most successful programs has been suspended while the network investigates allegations that he engaged in “creepy” sex talks and gave unwanted hugs, neck and back rubs to 11 mostly young women and men who worked on the show.
The allegations against “On Point” host Tom Ashbrook were contained in a document and confirmed in multiple interviews by WBUR-FM , the Boston station that produces the show.
Ashbrook was put on leave last week.
In a text to the station, Ashbrook said: “I am sure that once the facts come out that people will see me for who I am — flawed but caring and decent in all my dealings with others.”
“On Point” is carried by more than 290 NPR stations. Ashbrook has hosted for 16 years.
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April 20 Westjet Airlines Ltd
* Westjet announces intent to launch ultra-low-cost carrier
* Westjet airlines ltd- ulcc will provide canadians with no-frills, lower-cost travel options
* Westjet airlines ltd says service is expected to start in late 2017 with an initial fleet of 10 high-density boeing 737-800s
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woolly07 wrote: The land is in a prime location. Only problem is that it has a bloody massive hole in the middle of it surrounded by rubbish of unknown substances.
Spot on Woolly.The site was used for tipping up to the 1930s - a time when chemicals of any, and every, sort were used indiscriminately, without licence, by people working in all sorts of industries who hadn't a clue what it was or what its problems were. This was dumped in sites like Odsal, without any note taken of what, or where, it was - it was just rubbish and it went on the tip.It's been covered over. Legend says it lies a metre or so below ground level but if it were to be disturbed, Pandora's box probably wouldn't compete. It would need a specialist company to remove the stuff - when you'd found out which kind of specialist you needed.
According to filings made by Flipkart's Singapore registered holding company, the company's revenue rose to Rs 15,403 crore in FY16.In preceeding fiscal year, the e-commerce major recorded revenues of Rs 10,245 crore, paring negative margins to one-fourth, reports Economic Times The newspaper which has accessed the filings further adds that Flipkart, which is locked in a tight race with Amazon and Snapdeal, splurged on salary and discounts, racking up a per-day loss of Rs 14 crore.Flipkart spent huge amounts in retaining talent the cost for which rose by a whopping 124 percent to Rs 1,880 crore in last fiscal.The online which according to its last funding round is worth USD 15 billion has said that it has cut down losses since the beginning of the current financial year.
NEW LEBANON, Ohio (WDTN) – Congratulations to the Dixie Marching Greyhounds our Operation Football Indiana Wesleyan University band of the week.
Under the direction of Brent Fugate and assistant Abby Greenfield.. the marching Greyhounds are 51 members strong.
This year’s show is entitled “The Legends of Rock” featuring the music of Queen.. Joan Jet and the Blackhearts, kiss and the rolling stones.
The marching Greyhounds will be performing at their very own fall concert Sunday and not only will you see them at every Dixie football game, they’ll also be at varsity home basketball games this winter.
Congratulations once again to the Dixie Marching Greyhounds our operation football, Indiana Wesleyan University band of the week!
North and South Korea joined forces for their first basketball friendly in 15 years amid a warming of relations since the Winter Olympics in the South and easing tensions over the North's nuclear and missile programmes.
Alberta Transportation began work on Highways 744 (near Girouxville) and Highway 49 (Spirit River Highway) at the end of May. This work is expected to be completed by the fall. The work includes paving and widening on Highway 744 from the junction of Highway 49 to the Village of Girouxville, and replacement of a culvert. Work on Highway 49 includes intersection improvements to accommodate larger vehicles at the Watino access. Approximate cost for this work is $3 million.
A Somali citizen has been was on Sunday deported citizens were on Sunday deported from the United Arab Emirates in what may have been the first manifestation of a diplomatic row between the two countries over the Qatar Crisis. Ismail Omar Madar was waiting for announcement of results in the International Dubai Quran Award Competition where he was pitted to win.
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Slegers was optioned to Triple-A Rochester following Wednesday's game against the Royals, Brandon Warne of ZoneCoverage.com reports.
Slegers will head back to the minors after tossing 5.1 innings in long relief Wednesday, allowing two runs on six hits and a walk while striking out three. A corresponding roster move will be made prior to Thursday's series opener against the Indians. Slegers will likely rejoin the Red Wings' rotation, where he owns a solid 3.27 ERA across nine starts (55 innings) this season.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - UK-based investment manager M&G Investments named Oliver Wilson as head of asset based lending in the company’s direct lending team.
Wilson, who will be based in London, joins from Royal Bank of Scotland Group Plc’s asset based lending division. (Reporting by Nikhil Subba in Bengaluru; Editing by Savio D‘Souza)
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LONDON — British police are investigating six claims of sexual assault or assault by Academy Award-winning actor Kevin Spacey, three more than previously disclosed.
British media reported earlier this year that London's Metropolitan Police force was investigating allegations against the former "House of Cards" star.
Police in Britain don't name suspects until they are charged. Asked about Spacey, the force did not identify him by name but said Wednesday that detectives were investigating allegations of sexual assault alleged to have taken place in London's Westminster borough in 1996 and the western England city of Gloucester in 2013.
The force says three other complaints of sexual assault and one of assault by the same suspect have been made.
According to reports on Sky Sport 24, Milan coach Vincenzo Montella is set to make an audacious bid to bring Daniele De Rossi to the club this summer. The 32-year-old Italian international has spent his entire career at his hometown club Roma and is understood to be close to extending his stay at the Stadio Olimpico.
Montella however, is aware that his former team-mate would be a free-agent at the end of the current campaign and is willing to try to tempt him to join him at the San Siro. De Rossi has always maintained he has no intention of playing for another club in Italy and indeed, has turned down lucrative offers from the likes of Real Madrid in the past after listening to his heart, not his head.
Although it’s highly unlikely that the midfielder would leave his current employer, until there is actually something in black & white, Montella continues to live in hope.
Kendall Jenner is spending time with NBA star Ben Simmons, multiple sources tell E! News.
Since meeting through mutual friends, we're old the supermodel has formed a "close friendship" with Simmons, who plays for the Philadelphia 76ers. A source close to Jenner says the pair is "hanging out" and have yet to put an official label on their relationship.
"Kendall thinks Ben is really fun to be around, but they have been keeping things casual," the insider reveals.
The 22-year-old E! reality star met up with the professional athlete, 21, during a recent trip to New York City, and our second source says the duo recently crossed paths in Los Angeles.
Zhejiang Huahai Pharma plans to float a $152 million bond offering to build a biopharma facility in Hangzhou, the capital of Zhejiang province. The company will devote almost 70% of the proceeds for the construction of the new facility and the remainder to three smaller projects. Known mainly as an API maker, particularly for "pril" generics, Huahai has been expanding into finished drugs
April 22, St. Stephen School will be holding a spring gala and masquerade ball. Glenda and Giovanna thought of this fundraiser in December. Last year over 100,000 in scholarships were awarded to students. Doors open at 6pm and end at midnight.
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Information reaching Daily Sun now indicates that embattled Senator Dino Melaye was picked up early on Tuesday by operatives of the Special Anti Robbery Squad.
Melaye, according to reliable sources, was arrested by the SARS and subsequently allegedly detained in a facility located opposite the old CBN junction along the Area 1 Expressway.
The SARS detention facility is known for imprisoning hardened criminals arrested for theft, murder, cultism and other criminal acts.
When the fiery lawmaker was contacted on phone by reporters he sounded rattled, as background conversation suggested a struggle between him and some of the operatives, after which his mobile lines were switched off.
Details later…
LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - A woman is dead after an accidental shooting on Sunday.
The incident happened near 4:30 a.m. in the 3800 block of Cambridge Street, near Twain Avenue. The woman was taken to the hospital where she later died.
An investigation by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department indicated that the victim and her female friend were in a parked vehicle with two males they met while attending a New Year's Eve event. Investigators believe a firearm was handled and discharged while the four were inside the vehicle. The female victim was hit by the bullet.
This is the first homicide investigated by the LVMPD in 2017. The victim's identity will be released at a later date by the Clark County Coroner.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact the LVMPD Homicide Section at 702-828-3521. To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555.
April 10 Syros Pharmaceuticals Inc
* Syros announces FDA acceptance of IND to advance SY-1365, its first-in-class selective CDK7 inhibitor, into phase 1 clinical trial in patients with advanced solid tumors
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Blue Bell Investors Launch Del. Chancery Listeria Suit
Law360, Wilmington (October 6, 2017, 6:12 PM EDT) -- Investors in Blue Bell Creameries have launched a derivative lawsuit in the Delaware Chancery Court, unsealed late Thursday, accusing the ice cream maker and its board of “reprehensible” lapses connected to a deadly listeria outbreak and a “staggering” loss of value for the company.
In a heavily redacted complaint, Blue Bell investors Mary Giddings Wenske and the Thomas Hunter Giddings Jr. Trust argue that the company and its brass didn’t follow sound industry practices and instead oversaw “horrific” sanitary conditions that gave rise to an outbreak...
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OSWEGO, Ill. -- Some painful decisions face the school board that serves public schools in Oswego and surrounding communities.
The board meets this evening.
School District 308 faces a deficit as high as $11 million between now and the year 2023; and to close the gap, school officials may have to lay people off.
Cutting as many as 16 teachers could save a million dollars.
Class sizes may have to be increased; teaching assistants may have their hours reduced.
And shutting down programs like band, and even football, are among the most severe options being considered.
Some District 308 parents say the school system’s administration is top-heavy, and the first cuts should come in the front office.
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NOVI SAD, Serbia, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Hungary’s OTP Bank is ready to acquire another bank in Serbia if an opportunity emerges, OTP Group Chief Executive Sandor Csanyi said on Monday.
OTP bank, which has been active in Serbia since 2005, in August bought the Serbian arm of National Bank of Greece, Vojvodjanska banka, raising its market share to six percent.
“If there is appropriate bank in Serbian market we are ready to buy it,” Csanyi told reporters.
He said the group was looking into Serbia’s second largest bank Komercijalna Banka, expected to be put up for sale next year. The Serbian government is due to sell its 41.7 percent stake in the bank.
“Of course that is not the only bank we are looking into in the region,” Csanyi said through a translator. (Reporting by Ivana Sekularac; editing by Jason Neely and Jane Merriman)
Many of the foods you already know are healthy can help, including salmon, dark leafy vegetables, eggs, and oats. Sarah Schmalbruch/INSIDER
Periods are the worst, so it's totally understandable that you want to dive face-first into an entire chocolate cake when yours starts. Although it would definitely taste amazing right now, the sad news is that it won't actually help you physically feel better.
What you can do — besides stocking up on NSAIDs, or sewing a bunch of heating pads into a convenient robe and bingeing all the Netflix you can stand - is this: eating some foods that actually help.
Here's what you should stuff in your face to put those cramps in their place — as well as why. (Yes, there is chocolate involved. Read on.)
TRENTON, N.J. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first drug to slow kidney decline in patients with the most common inherited kidney disease.
Jynarque (jihn-AR’-kew), from Japan’s Otsuka Pharmaceutical, was approved Tuesday for autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease.
The progressive genetic disorder is the fourth-leading cause of kidney failure. It causes fluid-filled cysts to develop in and damage kidneys.
The FDA rejected it in 2013 but approved it after the drugmaker did an additional study. That one-year study, involving 1,370 patients with advanced disease, found the drug on average slowed kidney function decline about 35 per cent more than dummy pills.
Otsuka says the drug, also known as tolvaptan, will cost $13,041 per month without insurance.
Jynarque can cause serious, even fatal liver injury, excessive urination and other side effects.
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This story has been corrected to show the drug’s price will be $13,041 per month, not $13,401.
Serbia "respects the United Kingdom and wants to develop with it the best possible relations, regardless of the events related to Brexit." Acting Prime Minister and FM Ivica Dacic said this in Belgrade on Monday, during a ceremony organized to mark 180 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries."
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This is the Notre Dame recruiting week in review, where we will recap all the happenings from the past week in the world of Irish football recruiting.
We will go over new offers, visitors, and additional news and notes. The recap will be posted every Monday and as we dive into the class of 2019, plenty of new offers and visitors should come about.
There were no new offers extended by the Notre Dame coaching staff this week.
Barton County is one of the few counties in the State that require dogs and cats to be immunized on a yearly basis but that could be changing soon. According to Barton County Operations Director Phil Hathcock, Commissioners are having a resolution prepared that will allow for immunizations to be given to dogs and cats every three years instead of just one.
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Hathcock reminds pet owners to check with their veterinarian to make sure that the rabies vaccine that is being administered is a three year vaccine and not just a one year vaccine.
At a study session in early March, Commissioners heard from several people on both sides of the immunization issue. Barton County Veterinarians all support the policy of getting animals immunized on a yearly basis. That is the same opinion held by the Barton County Health Department.
Hathcock did not know when the resolution would be ready for a vote by Commissioners who do not meet again until Monday, May 7th.
Sagar Kashyap (third from left in the background) umpired Roger Federer's Australian Open final.
Kashyap was sat in the high seat overlooking Federer’s Australian Open quarter-final match against Tomas Berdych when he called a shot out.
He then quickly reversed his decision to in, but the Swiss star challenged the call.
Kashyap was proved to have eventually got to the right conclusion as Hawk-Eye showed the effort was 1mm in - much to the frustration of Federer.
But the Indian match official was delighted to have come out on top in such a high-intensity atmosphere.
On August 10, 2017, Lila S. Reiser (nee Tannenbaum), beloved wife of the late Max Reiser; devoted mother of Pearl (Joseph) Zoimen and Rachel (Bob) Moskowitz; also survived by many loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral services and interment at Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Collingdale, Penn., on Thursday, August 10, at 5:30 p.m. Please omit flowers. In mourning at 6503 Park Heights Ave., Apt. 1-L, Baltimore, MD 21215, Friday until 5 p.m. and Sunday through Tuesday 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Today is the Fourth of July, and you know what that means here in the 305: barbecues, fireworks, and Pitbull's annual PSA to please, for the love of God, don't shoot your damn gun into the sky.
On Tuesday, city and county officials lined up in front of a poster featuring a serious-looking Mr. 305 and the words "One Bullet Kills the Party" for an Independence Day tradition: reminding the public of elementary-school physics.
NOVARTIS UNDER FIRE IN KOREA — South Korean civic groups representing local patients with leukemia and gastrointestinal stromal tumors hold a rally criticizing Novartis for allegedly inflicting damage to patients in a protest held in front of the Novartis Korea headquarters in Seoul, Monday. Korea’s Health Ministry is slated to suspend insurance coverage for 18 drugs sold by Novartis here as punishment for the Swiss drugmaker which was found to have provided bribes worth 2.6 billion won ($2.28 million) to local doctors from 2011 to 2016 to boost sales. (Yonhap)
18 percent of all restaurant meals served in America today will have THIS in common. What is it?
They’ll be served with French fries
Winner: Shirley Misener of Verona
“I mean, quite frankly, I’ve been to these events, a lot of the KKK guys with their hats off look like they’re from the cast of Seinfeld. Literally they’re just Jewish actors. Nothing against Jews in general, but they are leftists Jews that want to create this clash and they go dress up as Nazis.”
— Alex Jones, quoted by Media Matters.
The recent horror story in The Express-Times about a sociopath who took an infant and slammed its head on the floor seven times because he wouldn't stop crying, raises this question: In these "United" States, why the disparity among the states for certain types of crimes?
The sociopath got 25 to 40 years. But in another "united" state, the driver of a get-away car, parked a quarter or a half mile from where a bank heist took place (and turned bad with several dead) was sentenced to 75 years. The driver had no weapon on him. What sort of "law" can be legitimate with such disparity in penalty?
It brought to mind a scene from the movie "A Man for All Seasons," wherein Thomas More, a lawyer, berates his son-in-law over unequal enforcement of the law: "What would you do? Cut a great road through the law to get after the Devil?"
What would St. Thomas More say about the disparity in sentencing today?
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Nassau – Another illegal migrant vessel loaded with cocaine lands near Commonwealth Brewery in New Providence this morning without being intercepted by the Defence Force.
Police and immigration officers quickly arrived on the scene arresting all the migrants as an investigation opened.
We understand as the vessel approached the land migrants began swimming to shore in all this cold rough seas.
We report yinner decide!
On Friday, May 25, 2018 Emergency Communications broadcasted a lookout for a vehicle that was all over the roadway.
Corporal Moschetto of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop in the area of Southern Maryland Boulevard and Doris Drive, in Owings.
Deputy Freeland arrived on scene and identified the driver as Justin Adler, 41, of Frederick, and conducted a search of the vehicle and his persons.
The search resulted in narcotics and paraphernalia. Adler was placed under arrest and transported to the Calvert County Detention Center and charged with CDS: Possession-Not Marijuana (Heroin) and CDS: Possession of Paraphernalia.
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Tennessee Senate to vote on optional ‘In God We Trust’ tags
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – The full state Senate is poised to vote on a bill that would allow Tennessee drivers to choose license plates with the phrase “In God We Trust” on them.
The Senate Transportation Committee voted 9-0 in favor of sending the bill to a floor vote on Monday after Republican Sen. Paul Bailey of Sparta rescinded a provision that would have made the phrase mandatory for all tags.
State Attorney General Herbert Slatery had opined that requiring “In God We Trust” on all plates would likely violate free speech protections and the Establishment Clause of the U.S. Constitution.
The companion bill is scheduled to be to be heard in the House Transportation Committee on Tuesday.
CAMILLUS, N.Y. The 30-year-old upstate New York man who was evicted from his parents' home says he's OK being the punchline of jokes as he prepares to move by the legal deadline.
Michael Rotondo was ordered to move out of his parents' home in Camillus on Friday. The Post-Standard of Syracuse reports Rotondo called 911 on Tuesday, saying a person had called his phone from a restricted number to call him a "loser."
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Rotondo says he spent the weekend getting ready to move by going to Lowe's to buy boxes for packing. He says he was offered free packing supplies by a good Samaritan, but turned her down — saying it didn't feel right.
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) – Frank Broyles, who guided the University of Arkansas to its lone national football championship and later molded the overall program as its athletic director, has died at the age of 92.
Broyles died Tuesday from complications of Alzheimer’s disease, according to a statement from his family.
Broyles won almost 71 percent of his games as head football coach with the Razorbacks for 19 years.
He became the school’s athletic director in 1974 while still the football coach, eventually retiring from the gridiron to focus on administrative duties following the 1976 season.
As athletic director, Broyles led an overhaul and upgrade of Arkansas’ facilities – as well as leading the school in its move to the Southeastern Conference.
Following his coaching career, Broyles – who earned a spot in the National Football Foundation’s College Hall of Fame – served as an analyst on ABC’s college football telecasts.
MOODY's Investors Service yesterday downgraded Namibia's long-term senior unsecured bond and issuer rating to junk status, while maintaining its negative outlook for the country's economy.
Moody's assessment comes despite government's recent assurances that the country's economy had stabilised and was on the road to recovery.
Shortly after Moody's statement was released, finance minister Calle Schlettwein issued an official response yesterday, stating: "The economic situation in Namibia does not warrant such downgrading."
In his lengthy response, Schlettwein took issue with various aspects of the Moody's assessment which preceded the downgrade, stating: "A thorough assessment taking all factors into consideration would have been the proper way in reviewing the country's sovereign credit rating."
Schlettwein's statement effectively accuses the ratings agency of conducting a poor assessment and of ultimately having reached "speculative conclusions".
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Bobby Ryan scored the winner on a power play 5:43 into overtime as the Ottawa Senators beat the Boston Bruins 4-3 on Monday night to take a 2-1 lead in their Eastern Conference quarter-final series.
Ryan tipped the puck past Tuukka Rask off a pass from Kyle Turris. Ottawa was awarded the man advantage when Boston's Riley Nash was whistled for roughing 4:38 into overtime after throwing a punch at Ryan.
It is the second straight game in the series that has gone to overtime, with Dion Phaneuf scoring 1:59 in Saturday's extra period to send the Sens to a 4-3 victory in Game 2.
Mike Hoffman scored two goals and Derick Brassard added another for the Senators. Craig Anderson made 17 saves.
Ottawa Senators' Mike Hoffman celebrates his goal with teammates in the first period against the Boston Bruins. (Jim Rogash/Getty Images)
Noel Acciari, David Backes and David Pastrnak scored for the Bruins while Tuukka Rask had 28 stops.
Game 4 is Wednesday in Boston.
ROCKY HILL, Conn. (WTNH) — The Rocky Hill Police Department is mourning the loss of one of their own, a K9 named Ranger, after he was put down on Wednesday.
The Connecticut Police Work Dog Association announced K9 Ranger was put to sleep early Wednesday morning, just four days after his 13th birthday. It happened around 5:00 a.m. at the Animal Hospital of Rocky Hill. K9 Ranger was handled by Sergeant Joseph Phelps of the Rocky Hill Police Department.
According to the Connecticut Police Work Dog Association, Sergeant Phelps made the hard, painful, but loving decision to end his loyal partner’s suffering. The association says Sergeant Phelps and K9 Ranger were Lifetime members of the CPWDA from January 1, 2004 until Ranger’s passing.
Chinese President Xi Jinping, left, and Premier Li Keqiang, right, stand as Vice President Wang Qishan arrives at the closing session of the annual National People's Congress in Beijing's Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, Tuesday, March 20, 2018. Ng Han Guan AP Photo
The New Year's Baby is often associated with the start of a new year and new beginnings. At the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge one family was the first to welcome a newborn in 2017.
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Rinke's wines at Art + Science are the result of long-acquired knowledge, both school-taught and experiential. He makes some of the best bottle-conditioned bubbles in the state—farmy, pinkish sparkling pinots that challenge traditional notions of what Oregon pinot can be. And his ciders are glorious, cloudy, complex dry elixirs that taste miles away from most candy-bombed American ciders. As important as Johan Vineyards is to wine in Oregon, Art + Science is the most personal reflection of Rinke's artistry. I can't recommend these wines enough.
12th District Senator Brad Hawkins joins Chris Hansen on the KOHO Morning Show for his weekly chat from Olympia. Hawkins talks about a deadline this Friday for bills to pass out of their policy committees and bills he is sponsoring – forest health, vehicle registration, contract harvesting, compensation for agriculture workers and regional transportation planning.
TOKYO, Feb 15 (Reuters) - Toshiba Corp has decided to delay the sale of shares in its chip business to the next financial year or later, Japan's Kyodo news agency reported on Wednesday, without citing sources.
The Japanese conglomerate said on Tuesday it would book a $6.3 billion hit to its U.S. nuclear unit and may sell a majority stake in its prized flash-memory chip unit as it scrambles for cash to stay in business.
Previously it had only planned to sell about 20 percent.
Toshiba is the world's biggest NAND chip producer after Samsung Electronics Co Ltd.
Potential buyers include rivals such as SK Hynix Inc , Micron Technology Inc as well as investment fund Bain Capital, according to sources. (Reporting by Junko Fujita; Editing by Alexander Smith)
REYNOLDS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – “The Sweetest Spot in Georgia” is ready to host its 19th annual Georgia Strawberry Festival!
Taylor County Chamber of Commerce Director, Amanda Haynie, came on 41Today to talk about all the fun things families can enjoy on Friday and Saturday.
One exciting new addition this year is a Georgia State Patrol that will fly in and that kids can explore.
Like previous years, there will be some great gospel music, entertainment and food. Plus, admission is free!
The Georgia Strawberry Festival is April 21 and 22 at the intersection of GA 96 and GA 129 in Reynolds.
For more information, and for a full list of scheduled events, visit http://www.ga-strawberry.org/scheduled-events.html.
NEW CASTLE, Pennsylvania (WKBN) – Sharon rolled past Quakers Valley 65-48 Monday night in the PIAA Class 4A State Semifinal at new Castle High School.
The win clinches the Tigers’ first trip to the state championship game in Hershey since 1961 when they won a state title.
James McKinney led the Tigers with a team-high 18 points. Elite Williams added 17 points in the win, while Ethan Porterfield tallied 11 points.
Coletrane Washington led all scorers with 23 points in the loss for Quaker Valley. The Quakers end the season with a record of 26-2.
Sharon has now won 24 straight games, improving to 27-2. The Tigers will face Imhotep Charter in the PIAA Class 4A State Championship Thursday at 8PM at the Giant Center in Hershey.
The Chair of the opening and closing ceremonies at the Special Olympics National Summer Games in Antigonish, says they want athletes to feel this is their
home. Mary Farrell says a cairn is being built for the games made from stones from each province and territory. The stones are coming from former Antigonish residents, friends and family. Among former residents sending a stone is Yukon Premier Sandy Silver. Farrell says the idea of a Cairn came out of discussions on lighting the flame in the cauldron for the opening ceremonies of the games.
Ex-Saints WR Robert Meachem jailed for unpaid child support
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GRETNA - Former New Orleans Saints wide receiver Robert Meachem is behind bars after failing to pay nearly $400,000 in child support and alimony.
State District Judge Adrian Adams sent Meachem to jail in Jefferson Parish on Monday for 30 days. Adams said Meachem could be released once he pays his ex-wife, Andrea Rhodes, $100,000. According to court clerk minutes, if that doesn't happen, he will remain in jail until March 15.
NOLA.com/The Times-Picayune reports Adams also denied Meachem's motion for a new trial and fined him $500 for failing to bring written testimony from his manager, Tomeka Tovell, about his finances.
Meachem and Rhodes share custody of their two children. The couple separated in May 2014 and was officially divorced in November 2015, according to court records.
Japanese pianist and composer Keiko Matsui is celebrating a stellar thirty year career in music. Her 27 album projects and her performances around the world have attracted four generations of faithful fans. It’s something that Keiko is extremely proud of.
We talked about those fans and that career as Keiko prepares to take the stage this Friday night at the Aratani Japan America Theatre with David Benoit and the Asia America Youth Symphony Orchestra. We discussed her recent world travels, her love for her adopted home town of Redondo Beach and a lot more.
An Evening with Keiko Matsui
With David Benoit and the Asia America Youth Symphony Orchestra
Friday June 16, 2017 at 8pm
Aratani Japan America Theatre
244 S San Pedro St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Phone: (310) 377-8977
For more info visit www.jaccc.org/aratanitheatre
Husky Energy (OTCPK:HUSKF) has signed a production sharing agreement for a new exploration block in the Pearl River Mouth Basin offshore China.
Husky expects to drill two exploration wells on the shallow water block in 2018 in conjunction with two planned exploration wells at a nearby exploration block.
Husky is the operator of both blocks during the exploration phase, with a 100% working interest; if a commercial discovery occurs, Chinese partner Cnooc (NYSE:CEO) may assume a participating interest of up to 51% during the development and production phase.
SAVANNAH, GA – Chippewa Square was once again trashed this year after the St. Patrick’s Day parade, despite the extra patrols.
The beautiful square is a hot spot for festival-goers to experience the parade every year, but city leaders explained to News 3 that it’s also a popular place for many underage drinkers.
Last week, Savannah police told News 3 that they were going to amp up its law enforcement presence in the area, as well as place new trash and recycle bins in the square.
However, leaders said the trash in Chippewa Square this year, after the festivities, was still worse than most.
“I think it’s not necessarily about trash bags it’s about behavior. I mean, we do it at home. Clean up behind yourself. Pick up your stuff and go,” said Alderman Van Johnson.
Over the weekend, police arrested four people in the square for underage drinking.
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March 19 (Reuters) - Dohia Group Co Ltd
* Says it will dissolve a wholly owned textile tech unit
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A Civil Air Patrol member from the Texoma Composite Squadron in Denison was recently presented an award in recognition of his actions during 2016 in support of CAP's Emergency Services program at a ceremony held in the squadron's facilities at North Texas Regional Airport . 2nd Lt Michael Schroeder of Sherman received a Civil Air Patrol Achievement Award, which recognizes outstanding service to a member's squadron, group, or wing.
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Referendums to allow sales tax-generating on-site and package alcohol sales were approved by voters in November 2016 and formalized in 2017 by the Tusculum Board of Mayor and Commissioners. City officials hope to continue the effort to attract business to the commercial corridor along U.S. 11E, providing revenues that pay for city services.
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Cee Lo Green as alter ego Gnarly Davidson, has recorded a cover version of Rick Springfield’s “Jessie’s Girl,” professing his love for Beyoncé.
The song wouldn’t be complete without a campy video to go along with it…
And here’s the original if you’re nostalgic for a trip down memory lane…
That’s quite a musical love letter to both girls!
Royals reliever Brian Flynn could miss two months with a broken rib, manager Ned Yost said Tuesday.
How was Flynn injured? The 26-year-old lefty fell through the roof of his barn in McAlester, Okla., the Kansas City Star reported.
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Flynn also suffered three non-displaced fractures in his vertebrae, according to Yost.
The report said Flynn appeared upbeat and didn't show signs of discomfort when spotted in the team's clubhouse and talking to a reporter Tuesday.
The 6-foot-7, 240 pound Flynn enjoyed a strong 2016, finishing with a 2.60 ERA in 55 1/3 innings.
CONESTOGA – Police are investigating a report of a person struck Tuesday night around 7 in the parking lot at the Turkey Hill Dairy at 2601 River Road in Conestoga, Lancaster County. The individual that was struck was transported to Lancaster General Hospital with serious injuries. Officials from Turkey Hill are assisting with the investigation. Police are currently not releasing the name of the driver, who is an employee of Turkey Hill, or the name of the victim, who is an employee of an Oklahoma trucking firm.
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KEY WEST, Fla. (AP) - A Florida man caught with protected deer in a car pleaded not guilty to federal charges of violating the Endangered Species Act.
The Miami Herald reports 18-year-old Erik Damas Acosta of Miami Gardens was released Friday on $20,000 bond after his arraignment in Key West federal court.
Damas Acosta and 23-year-old Tumani Anthony Younge of Tamarac were arrested in July after a deputy found three Key deer in their car during a traffic stop.
Damas Acosta's attorney, Joe Nascimento, said his client was "saddened" that one deer was euthanized because of a broken leg.
Younge will be arraigned in federal court Aug. 25. The men pleaded not guilty to state felony charges, including aggravated animal cruelty.
Key deer grow to the size of a large dog. They're only found in the remote island chain.
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Agrarian sector in Azerbaijan grows 4%
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Baku. 16 November. REPORT.AZ/ In January-October 2017, total value of agricultural products in Azerbaijan has made 5.78 billion AZN. Report informs referring to State Statistics Committee (SSC), 2 929,1 mln AZN accounted for livestock products, 2 850,9 mln. AZN plant foods. As compared with January-October 2016, total agricultural products increased 4%, production of livestock products 2.8%, plant products 5.3%.
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Pakistan Squash Federation (PSF) would be hosting Professional Squash Association’s (PSA) $5,000 tournament in Karachi next month. Talking to APP, PSF Honorary Secretary, Wing Commander Tahir Sultan said PSA has allowed Pakistan to host a $5,000 event and this event would be held in Karachi in July. “Only national senior and some junior players would be participating in the $5,000 event. This event would prove valuable for our national players as it would improve their international ranking,” he said. It may be mentioned here that PSA had cancelled all sanctioned and unsanctioned international events in Pakistan this year due to security concerns. But holding of this event would be a revival of international squash in the country. “This would prove as an important step towards return of international squash in the country,” Tahir said. Responding to a question, Tahir said we are also in talks with PSA to hold six more international tournaments in the country this year.—APP
Nashville Predators center Craig Smith and Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane go for the puck during the first period in Game 2 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series, Saturday, April 15, 2017, in Chicago. . Toronto Maple Leafs coach Mike Babcock smiles from the bench during the first overtime period against the Washington Capitals in Game 2 of an NHL Stanley Cup first round playoff series in Washington, Saturday, April 15, 2017.
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Sinclair Community College will be a significant presence in a proposed multipurpose center in the Dayton View Triangle neighborhood in west Dayton.
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The Laurel Alumnae chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. and the S.T.A.R.Z. of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. hosted their 2nd annual Pink Goes Red event at St. Elmo Baptist Church in Laurel.
The event was held in honor of National Go Red Day which promoted the awareness of heart disease and other heart related issues.
Organizers provided the public with heart healthy information and tools to improve the heart's function.
The USM nursing sorority attended to provided blood pressure checks to the public.
See why actor and comedian Larry David wants the New York Jets to stop winning games and lose the rest of the contests on their schedule.
The new public works commissioner in a suburban Detroit county is declaring “all hands on deck” to fix a broken sewer line that has created a major sinkhole and forced the evacuation of 22 homes.
Former U.S. Rep. Candice Miller used her first day in office Sunday to urge Macomb County residents to reduce water consumption while crews create a bypass to get around the bad pipe. The short-term fix could take a month.
During a news conference at the sinkhole site in Fraser, Miller said she doesn’t have all the answers but promised “transparency.”
The sinkhole was discovered Dec. 24, just weeks after Miller was elected to lead the county’s public works department. Three homes likely are beyond repair, though residents in 19 homes could return in a week.
Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Nick Foligno 71) congratulates goaltender Joonas Korpisalo, right, after an overtime victory over the Boston Bruins during an NHL hockey game in Boston, Monday, March 19, 2018.
The Conservative MP Jacob Rees-Mogg has criticised Treasury officials again, this time accusing them of fiddling the figures on Brexit to keep Britain in the single market. Earlier this week he claimed civil servants at the department had developed an economic model which made other options look bad – a claim strongly denied by the Treasury
A stagnant economy, rising poverty and a highly divisive political climate are just some of the significant challenges faced by Russian President Vladimir Putin in his fourth term, says Lauren Goodrich of Stratfor.
OSLO (Reuters) - Some 1,200 staff at Norwegian banks will go on strike on Thursday after negotiations over wages, pensions and other conditions broke down, the industry and the LO labor union said.
However, banks and insurers averted the threat of a much bigger strike by agreeing to demands from the industry’s largest labor union, the Finance Sector Union of Norway, which had threatened to pull more than 20,000 members off work.
While the larger union’s demands had primarily centered on pay, the LO, which went on strike, had also demanded a reform of pensions and broader rights to negotiate on behalf of its members.
March 19(Reuters) - Changsha Tongcheng Holdings Co Ltd :
* Says its unit will invest 50 million yuan to set up a wholly owned commercial factoring unit
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Top Chef Alums at Decca for late-night Derby Eve Party
Chef Annie Pettry will host fellow competitors from last season’s Top Chef: Charleston for a special Beats & Eats event in the Cellar Lounge at Decca Friday, May 5 from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. Revelers can mingle with Katsuji Tanabe, Gerald Sombright, season winner Brooke Williamson and other surprise guests while enjoying old-school hip-hop music from DJ Ryan Rugger, drink specials and a one-night-only late-night menu of the chefs’ favorite snacks, all under $10. The Derby Eve event is free to attend.
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CHICAGO (AP) — Workers at Chicago hotels now have "panic buttons" to summon help if needed.
An ordinance that took effect this week requires hotels to provide the buttons. They're intended to protect housekeeping staff and others who work alone in guest rooms from sexual harassment and other crimes.
A survey of 500 workers conducted by Unite Here Local 1 found 58 percent reported they've experienced at least one incident of sexual harassment by guests. The most common was guests answering their door naked.
The buttons trigger a message to the cellphone of the employee's supervisor, manager and human resources department and provide the employee's name and location.
Karen Kent is president of Unite Here Local 1. She says it's "a new day for women working in Chicago hotels."
Rockford Police have more officers on the force.
The swearing-in ceremony was Friday at the District 1 headquarters. Three officers were promoted to detectives.
Two new officers joined the force. The chief says these hires come at a good time and the new officers agree.
"It's an exciting time here in Rockford with the new chief and the sheriff and the good collaboration," said Daniel Kutz, one of the new officers.
Board of Fire and Police Commissioner, Henrietta Dotson-Williams, was also recognized for her service at the ceremony.
For a second time, bond has been denied for a Rio Grande Valley physician charged in a massive health care fraud scheme.
McAllen federal judge Ricardo Hinojosa Tuesday ordered Doctor Jorge Zamora-Quezada to stay in custody, ruling he was a risk to flee to Mexico. Hinojosa pointed to the reasons cited during the first detention hearing – that Zamora-Quezada holds Mexican citizenship and has family and property in Mexico.
The 61-year-old rheumatologist was arrested a little more than two weeks ago on charges contained in a 7-count indictment. Zamora-Quezada is alleged to have misdiagnosed and mistreated patients in a long-running scheme to defraud health insurers, and use the illicit proceeds to fund a lavish lifestyle of luxury homes, cars, and vacations.
Deers cross an open field at the 7th Army Training Command’s Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, Feb. 14, 2017. The Red Deer population on the Grafenwoehr Training Area is one of the largest in Europe, and the training area is home to 138 distinct types of flora and almost 800 endangered species. (U.S. Army photo by Visual Information Specialist Matthias Fruth)
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Ex-Sooners coach Bob Stoops: ‘I’m not looking to coach in Chicago’
Former Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops likes spending time in Chicago — but he doesn’t plan to coach here.
He told a Tulsa, Oklahoma, radio station as much Tuesday. He and his wife own two Gold Coast homes, but he plans to sell one.
“That’s a simple deal,” Stoops told the Tulsa Sports Animal. “I got one that fits our style and what we want to do with our family better, and I’m gonna sell the other one. I’m not looking to coach in Chicago.”
Stoops shocked the college football world last week when he decided to retire after 18 seasons, one national title and a 190-48 record at Oklahoma. Some posited at the time that Stoops could be interested in coaching the Bears, given his real estate holdings.
Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch 24) sits during the national anthem prior to the team's NFL preseason football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz.
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. — Authorities say two people have died after a tree branch fell on spectators during a fireworks display in western Illinois.
The Rock Island County Sheriff’s Office says the branch fell from a large oak tree outside the county courthouse in Rock Island around 9:40 p.m. Tuesday.
Dozens were sitting near the tree watching the fireworks when the branch fell about 25 feet (8 meters) and crushed some of the spectators. Some of those who weren’t hurt tried to lift the branch to free the people trapped beneath.
Authorities said 61-year-old Daniel Mendoza Sr. of Rock Island was pronounced dead at the scene. Seventy-two-year-old Lawrence Anderson of Moline died at a hospital.
Authorities have not provided the causes of death.
Five other people were injured.
The Thread: “It’s causing spiritual traffic that’s not allowing witches to fly” | Twitter NG claps back at #HallelujahChallenge critics
So we were all worshipping jejely in the comfort of our homes, plugged into God courtesy Nathaniel Bassey’s Hallelujah Challenge…
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Thanks to the nice people at toco toco, they recently interviewed the famous Street Fighter character designer Akira Yasuda, also know as Akiman, about his work and it makes for fascinating viewing.
While many may know of Yasuda due to his Street Fighter work, he is in fact quite a multi-faceted individual.
Not only is he a brilliant game character designer but he’s also worked on a lot of anime over the years, with series such as Turn A Gundam and Overman King Gainer being very notable.
In addition, Yasuda is a fantastically good mecha designer, having penned the memorable hardware in Code Geass among many others.
So to be able to get a glimpse into his work and daily life is very much appreciated.
The full interview is shown below and also includes English subtitles.
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INDIANAPOLIS — Dr. Henry Bock, a pioneering doctor in racing and a key player in creating the SAFER barrier, has died. He was 81.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway officials made the announcement after confirming the death with his caregiver, who was working directly with the family.
Bock served as the track's senior director of medical services from 1982-2006. He held the same title with the IndyCar Series from 1996-2006 and continued working as a consultant for both after retiring.
Though he developed new treatments for drivers, Bock may be best known for working on the SAFER barriers that have become a staple at American tracks.
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WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT)—The Watertown City Council got an update Monday night on the work of a company called Retail Strategies.
They were hired by the city last year with one goal—to attract new retail businesses to Watertown,
City Councilman Randy Tupper sat in on a webinar recently to find out what Retail Strategies has been up to in regard to Watertown…..
Tupper says they determined through analytics that Watertown’s retail trade area is comprised of 172,000 people in northeast South Dakota and western Minnesota.
Councilwoman Beth Mantey…
Mayor Steve Thorson didn’t mention any names specifically, but he says some of the possibilities Retail Strategies is mentioning for Watertown are exciting…
Retail Strategies is signed to a three year contract to work on behalf of the city.
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Police in Texas are investigating after two people tried to steal 600 pounds of methamphetamine-laced lollipops.
Police responded to a call about a robbery at a Houston home Monday, but when they arrived, they discovered a man and a woman stealing bags of candy, CNN reported.
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“They had so many narcotics in their vehicle, they couldn't close the back hatch of their car,” Lt. Ruben Diaz said, according to CNN.
The homemade-drug lollipops were melted into Batman and Star Wars figures, and had a street value of $1 million, CNN reported. The lollipops -- sold for $20 to $40 -- were designed to look like flowers, bats, Yoda and more, according to KHOU.
“It hits home and affects the entire community when someone is targeting children like this,” Diaz said according to CNN.
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March 19 (Reuters) - Inficon Holding AG:
* TO PROPOSE TO AGM DISTRIBUTION OF CHF 20.00 PER REGISTERED SHARE Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
Auston Matthews and the Toronto Maple Leafs are in the midst of the team's worst losing stretch of the season. Head coach Mike Babcock did not hold a morning skate ahead of Tuesday night's game against the New York Islanders, citing his team's poor starts during a spell of six losses in eight games as well a looming back-to-back with the Columbus Blue Jackets on deck Wednesday night.
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iStock/Thinkstock(WASHINGTON) — Millions of Americans use medical devices such as pacemakers for regulating the heart’s contractions. But a new cyber threat could have potentially deadly outcomes, and now the Food and Drug Administration is taking actions to deal with the issue.
The FDA has issued recommendations to the medical device companies to change their security apparatus because many of these devices virtually have hard-wired passwords that can be easily hacked.
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Crews douse fire at S. Indiana's Morgan-Monroe State Forest
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Fire crews have doused a forest fire that scorched about seven acres of southern Indiana's Morgan-Monroe State Forest.
Hikers reported the fire in the forest's rugged backwoods area late Sunday morning and crews worked for about seven hours before extinguishing the flames.
Sgt. Jason Allen of the Northern Monroe County Fire Protection Territory says firefighters had to hike about a mile and a half with their equipment to reach the fire.
He says the crews from his district, a local volunteer fire department and the state Department of Natural Resources had to create several fire lines because changing winds spread embers through the forest, sparking smaller fires.
The fire's cause hasn't been determined.
The Herald-Times reports DNR officials planned to continue monitoring the area until Monday evening.
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Dublin, April 17, 2017 -- Research and Markets has announced the addition of Jain PharmaBiotech's new report "Drug Delivery in Central Nervous System Diseases - Technologies, Markets and Companies" to their offering. The delivery of drugs to central nervous system is a challenge in the treatment of neurological disorders.
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DURHAM, N.C. — Hall of Fame Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski is stepping away from the team to have lower back surgery.
The school announced Monday that the procedure is scheduled for Friday, with an anticipated recovery time of four weeks. Krzyzewski will coach Wednesday night’s game against Georgia Tech before handing off to associate head coach Jeff Capel for Saturday’s home game against Boston College.
The 69-year-old Krzyzewski will have a fragment of a herniated disk removed. The school says Krzyzewski tried several treatment options during the past month before deciding on surgery.
The winningest men’s coach in Division I history had four surgeries during the offseason to replace his left knee, repair his left ankle and fix a hernia.
Capel previously took over for Krzyzewski when he missed a trip to Georgia Tech last February because of dehydration and high blood pressure.
Ministry commends MRCS for training journalists in first aid
Blantyre, December 11, 2017: Ministry of Information and Communications Technology has hailed Malawi Red Cross Society (MRCS) for training journalists on First Aid response, noting that such efforts complement government’s goal of having a media that is well conversant with a wide range of topics.
A hotspot for street drinkers in Eastbourne town centre has been removed and the area cordoned off.
Police and the authorities have been trying to deal with the ongoing problem of street drinkers loitering on the advertising board post in Terminus Road outside the Halifax and Nationwide.
On Friday, workmen were seen dismantling the advertising facility and by Saturday morning, the area had been cordoned off with barriers.
It follows various moves by the authorities to deal with the problem of street drinkers in the town centre and a flood of complaints from shoppers.
10:43 Reported News Briefs Kislev 24, 5778 , 12/12/17 Kislev 24, 5778 , 12/12/17 Hesder Yeshivas: Rabbi Shteinman was a paragon for many The Hesder Yeshiva Association mourned the passing of Rabbi Aharon Leib Shteinman. The association stated that "Rabbi Shteinman, a remnant of a towering generation, disseminated Torah in Israel and was a paragon for many in his assiduousness and devotion to Torah. May G-d console his many disciples and followers. May his memory be blessed." ► ◄ Last Briefs
BELLEVUE, Wash. (AP) - A Seattle-area company has removed a school shooting video game off of its online platform following widespread backlash.
The "Active Shooter" video game was pulled days before it was to be released on the video-game marketplace Steam.
Valve Corp. as Steam's parent company said Tuesday that it was removing the computer video game because the developer was a "troll with a history of customer abuse."
The game was developed by Revived Games, published by Acid and led by a person named Ata Berdiyev. Valve spokesman Doug Lombardi says Berdiyev had previously been kicked off the platform under a different business name.
The game allows players to re-create school shootings by stalking school hallways and racking up kills.
It was condemned by the parents of students killed during a Florida school shooting in February.
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Jurgen Klopp says he's pleased with Liverpool's win against Roma
The Reds hammered the Serie A giants 5-2 this evening in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final clash.
Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino both netted braces, while Sadio Mane also chipped in with a goal.
However, Liverpool conceded two late goals, with Edin Dzeko and Diego Perotti stunning Klopp’s men.
Roma will be hoping to capitalise on their two away goals in the second leg next week in Rome to overcome their three-goal deficit.
However, despite the Reds letting their 5-0 lead slip, Liverpool boss Klopp hailed his side for their stunning Anfield performance.
"Long term perfect performance for pretty much 80 minutes or so," Klopp told BT Sport.
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county. [b4]sullivan co arrest-mug police arrested 41- year-old rocky caddell of hymera friday night. it happened around 10 o'clock -- on state road 48 in hymera. the sullivan county sheriff's office says they increased patrols in the area to monitor suspicious activity. that's when they came across caddell's vehicle during a stop. police say inside -- they found six grams of methamphetamine and meth paraphernalia. caddell was arrested and taken to the county jail. he faces a series of drug charges -- including dealing and possession of methamphetamine. several people are also facing drug charges
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A Killiney Beach resident is desperate for help with water running through her property.
March 29 Pingtan Marine Enterprise Ltd:
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Wildsafe BC Elk Valley is urging hunters to properly dispose of animal remains.
Coordinator Kathy Murray says she’s received numerous reports of fresh carcasses being left near trail heads and attracting animals.
“Grizzly bears defend three things, their food, their space and their young,” Murray says. “If you are in a situation where you surprise a grizzly bear at close range guarding a carcass or animal remains, that’s a potentially dangerous situation.”
She says this puts all trail users at risk.
“Just really asking anyone who has animal remains to dispose of to please do it responsibly,” Murray says. “It does take a little more time to cut up the remains and bag them, but they can be taken to the transfer station free of charge as long as they are split up and bagged.”
Murray advises anyone who finds remains to report it to the conservation officers service.
– Wildsafe BC Elk Valley Coordinator, Kathy Murray
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - Yihua Healthcare Co Ltd:
* SAYS IT PLANS TO SELL MEDICAL EQUIPMENT FIRM FOR 300 MILLION YUAN ($45.34 million) Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2AubB5F Further company coverage: ($1 = 6.6170 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
Kelce had just one catch on two targets for eight yards in Sunday's 37-27 win at San Diego.
Kelce had been on a tear, with 100 yards or more in five of the previous six games. The Chargers presumably paid more attention to Kelce on Sunday though, as Alex Smith spread the ball around more to the likes of Jeremy Maclin and Chris Conley, who combined to catch eight passes for 108 yards. The athletic TE easily led all players at his position in yardage this season at 1,125 yards and finished second to Dennis Pitta with 85 receptions. Kelce will look to get back on track in two weeks, as the Chiefs will have a bye in the first round of the postseason.
HOWES CAVE — The largest manufacturer in Schoharie County, NY has been sold to a Massachusetts firm that plans to expand the workforce here.
Kintz Plastics, founded in 1976 by Wynn Kintz of Niskayuna, is now part of Universal Plastics Group of Holyoke. Kintz’s son Allen, who has been running the company since his father developed debilitating health problems, said he will remain with Universal as a sales executive.
Like Kintz, Universal Plastics Group is a family-owned custom plastic fabricator. It consists of three plastics manufacturing businesses: Universal Plastics Corp. (two facilities in Massachusetts and now one in New York dedicated to custom thermoforming); Sajar Plastics (gas assist injection molding, straight injection molding and structural foam molding) based in Middlefield, Ohio; and Premium Plastic Solutions (custom blow molding) based in Latrobe, Pennsylvania.
Amanda Holden, now 47, looked to be having a lot of fun on a night out with her pal Sarah, 49, and now husband Chris at the afterparty for her musical Thoroughly Modern Millie back in 2003.
The blonde bombshell could be seen flashing the flesh in a sizzling hot red frock with featured a plunging open neckline to tease a glimpse of her famous assets.
Showcasing her trim curves in the revealing ensemble, the Britain’s Got Talent favourite drew attention away from her outfit in a series of eye-popping snaps as she planted a huge kiss on close friend Sarah’s lips.
The pair could be seen giggling as they posed with their arms around Chris, before leaning in front of him to share a cheeky smooch.
He didn’t appear to mind the lighthearted peck, as he was then spotted sharing a steamy snog with his partner himself.
INDIANAPOLIS - Metro Police are investigating a fatal accident just after Midnight. They say a 55-year-old woman was walking near 16th and College when she was struck and killed by a car.
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CHICAGO (CBS)–A Mount Prospect woman riding as a passenger on a motorcycle Monday was killed when the driver lost control and struck a curb in northwest suburban Barrington.
Police said Deborah Platz, 62, was riding on the back of a 2008 Harley-Davidson motorcycle when she was ejected during the crash, which occurred somewhere near Miller and Oak Hill roads early Tuesday morning, police said.
The driver, whose identity has not been released, was treated and released from the hospital.
Both Platz and the driver were wearing helmets at the time of the crash, police said.
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the crash and toxicology test results are pending.
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Crews work Wednesday to clean up the area of North Countyline Street where Tim Horton’s was to be constructed. City officials reached out to Rensko Property LLC in mid-May, asking the owners to make the property “whole” and “bring the property up to grade.” This cease and desist order came after the company failed to restore the empty lot in a timely manner to a respectable condition after the company backed out and listed the property for sale. The company had been asked formally in writing in December to either address its intentions to build the restaurant or clean-up the property. The Westerville-based company agreed and hired a contractor to remove the excess dirt and straighten the property out. To address the Environmental Protection Agency concerns and bring the lot up to standards, the lot must be seeded to prevent run-off, the fence torn down and the lot leveled.
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Thanks to generous donations from the community, American Legion Post 44 has raised enough money for improvements at its venue.
At the Aisle of Honor ceremony on Monday, organizers announced the American Legion has reached its fundraising goal for a new bingo parlor and for improvements to its sound system at its facility located at 2419 Attala Road 3235.
Money for the improvements was raised by private donations and a raffle for a Fat Daddy Swing built by Danny Steen.
It was announced Monday that Dustin Johnson was the winner of the swing.
The American Legion will hold a BBQ and rib plate fundraiser in June.
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A Shippensburg woman is accused of bringing a teen across state lines, encouraging her to have sexual contact with men. Police: Shippensburg woman took teen girl on trips for sex with men A Shippensburg woman is accused of bringing a teen across state lines, encouraging her to have sexual contact with men.
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PINEVILLE -- Missouri farmers will no longer be assessed Missouri state income tax on Agriculture Disaster Payments. Senate Bill 641 removes disaster payments from Missouri's taxable income. The bill also allows producers to amend prior tax returns and receive a refund of the income tax paid for disaster relief payments received between Jan. 1, 2014, and Aug. 28, 2016. These dates would include payments producers received for the 2011 and 2012 drought. These drought payments were delayed due to the delay in the approval of the 2014 Farm Bill.
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The blue chip Dow Jones Industrial Average suffered its steepest decline since June 2016 on Friday, amid wider losses in US markets.
The fall came after a string of disappointing earnings reports from giants such as Apple.
Strong wage growth in the latest payrolls report also spooked investors raising the possibility of higher interest rates than expected.
The Dow fell more than 665 points or 2.5% to 25,520.96.
The S&P 500 tumbled 59.8 points, falling 2.12% to 2,762.13, while the Nasdaq closed 144.91 points lower at 7,240.9, down 1.96%.
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Reports that almost 30 children had died in 48 hours, and over 60 in five days, in Baba Raghav Das (BRD) Medical College in the eastern Uttar Pradesh town of Gorakhpur have naturally touched off something of an uproar. It is true that the area is subject to seasonal upsurges of Japanese encephalitis, a mysterious disease that is spread by a mosquito-borne virus, which has tragically afflicted children for decades. But on this occasion, the ravages of the disease appear to have been clearly compounded by administrative errors — oxygen in the hospital had run out, reportedly because ...
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HARARE - Former president Robert Mugabe returned home yesterday to face a torrent of allegations, inflamed by the recent bomb explosion that rocked the second city of Bulawayo on June 24, claiming two lives.
A little boy was reduced to tears when his parents were forced to take down a swing after busybodies reported it to the local council.
His fuming parents attached a sign to the tree outside their house in North Perth slamming the anonymous tattletales for dobbing them in.
'To the individuals who notified the council about our erected swing and rope ladder, congratulations, we have been asked to take them down,' it read.
Parents wrote a fuming note after their young son was reduced to tears when they were forced to take down a swing from a tree outside their home because busybodies reported it
'Unfortunately, however, you missed the event of us telling our child that he can no longer play on the equipment that he loves so much.
'You also missed seeing the stream of tears run down his face as we consoled him.'
At the end of the printed out note laminated to protect it from rain were the hashtags #getalife, #grinch, and #outdoorplay.
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Republicans and Democrats on the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee are raising concerns about allegations of improper conduct involving Rear Adm. Ronny Jackson, President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs and are reviewing them to determine if they are substantial enough to upend his nomination.
“Democracy Sausages” – the term used to describe the sausage sizzle at voting booths in Australia has been crowned as “Word of the Year” by the Australian National Dictionary Centre.
It’s just the latest in a long list of slang words such as “mansplaining” which have made their way into the dictionary. But how does slang come about, and why are we seeing so many slang terms become words of the year?
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MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Republican lawmakers are proposing a way to pay for rebuilding Interstate 94 around Milwaukee after Gov. Scott Walker and the Legislature scrapped the project.
Three lawmakers on Thursday unveiled a bill that would put $25 million toward reviving the I-94 project between the Marquette and Zoo interchanges just to the west of Milwaukee.
Walker abandoned the project expected to cost about $1 billion after the Legislature didn't put any funding toward it.
Walker said Thursday he had not seen the bill and that drivers in the Milwaukee area needed a break from road construction on the highly traveled interstate.
Walker's administration asked the Federal Highway Administration to pull approval for the project after it was not funded in the state budget.
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump's plan to combat opioid drug addiction nationwide calls for stiffer penalties for drug traffickers, including the death penalty where appropriate under current law. That from a top administration official.
It's a fate for drug dealers that Trump, who aims to be seen as tough on crime, has been highlighting publicly in recent weeks.
Trump also wants Congress to pass legislation reducing the amount of drugs needed to trigger mandatory minimum sentences for traffickers who knowingly distribute certain illicit opioids. Trump's domestic policy director, Andrew Bremberg, briefed reporters Sunday on the plan Trump is scheduled to unveil Monday in New Hampshire, a state hard-hit by the crisis.
Holtby is looking to improve in Game 2 on the road against Vegas on Wednesday, NHL.com reports.
Holtby is a big reason the Capitals have made it this deep into the playoffs, but there is some cause for concern. As the report mentions, he has not performed well in games succeeding rough starts. In the Tampa Bay series, for example, Holtby saw a save percentage below .864 in Games 3, 4, and 5. Adding Game 1 of the Finals to this span, four of his last six starts have produced a save percentage below .864. Granted, the other two starts in that time period were shutouts, but this shows how up and down he can be. This inconsistency dates back to his below average play at the end of the regular season, when Washington decided to start Philipp Grubauer in Game 1 of the opening series. While stellar at times, Holtby cannot be relied on every night.
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Finance Minister Henrique Meirelles said on Friday that Brazil’s economy is well on the road to recovery and that he will decide in April whether to run for president in the October general election.
Speaking at a business conference in Rio, Meirelles said the need to overhaul Brazil’s costly pension system will become a big campaign issue if Congress does not approve the government’s pension reform bill, which is due to face a first vote in the lower house in the week of February 19. He said he sees signs of growing support for the bill that has failed to muster the needed two-thirds majority so far.
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Malawi government will once again delay paying the salaries of teachers in public primary and secondary schools this month which is attributed to …
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump is rallying voters in Georgia's 6th Congressional District to "get out and vote" Republican ahead of Tuesday's special election.
In a tweet early Tuesday, Trump urged voters not to vote for Democrat Jon Ossoff for the House seat vacated by Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price.
Trump says, "Democrat Jon Ossoff would be a disaster in Congress. VERY weak on crime and illegal immigration, bad for jobs and wants higher taxes. Say NO."
In a second tweet, he wrote, "Republicans must get out today and VOTE in Georgia 6. Force runoff and easy win! Dem Ossoff will raise your taxes-very bad on crime & 2nd A."
Democrats opposed to Trump have rallied behind Ossoff, who has raised a significant amount of money for a special election.
Burnley fans took to social media following the defeat at the Etihad Stadium.
Despite the hosts being reduced to ten men they still had enough quality to break through a resilient Clarets defence. Second half foals from Clichy and Aguero were enough for the hosts despite former City man Ben Mee reducing the defecit. Here's how the Burnley fans felt following the defeat.
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YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 3, ARMENPRESS. Clear weather is forecast for the afternoon of February 3, February 4 to February 8.
Meteorologists of the ministry of emergency situations said temperature will gradually rise by 2-4 degrees February 3-5, with an increase of 4-6 degrees expected in the eastern regions.
Daytime temperature will reach +14 degrees in Yerevan during the upcoming five days.
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Hanover, PA (WHTM) – A bald eagle, watched by people across the globe on a live web stream, has apparently laid its first egg of 2017.
According to viewers watching the stream, the egg was laid at around 5:45 Friday evening.
This is the third year the Pennsylvania Game Commission has offered a live stream of the nest. About 1.5 million people tuned in to watch the eagles hatch and raise two eaglets two years ago, and the eagles became a national sensation during a March 2015 winter storm that buried one of the birds neck-deep in snow.
Last year, a chick died shortly after hatching and a second egg never hatched.
It is expected a second egg will be laid in the next few days.
The eggs will hatch about 35 days later.
You can keep an eye on the eagles yourself at the Game Commission’s website.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Swiss researchers tested honey samples from around the world and found that three-quarters of them had a common type of pesticide.
The scientists say the chemical is not near levels that would come close to harming humans, but it is a big worry for bees.
They tested about 200 samples and found 75 percent had at least one of five kinds of the insecticides called neonicotinoids (nee-oh-NIH'-kuh-tih-noyds), or neonics. They published the results Thursday in the journal Science.
Bees and other pollinators have been on the decline for more than a decade. Experts blame a combination of factors: the pesticide, parasites, disease, climate change and lack of a diverse food supply.
One outside expert says the study is too small to make any broad conclusions.
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Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi scored twice on his debut for loan club Borussia Dortmund.
The Belgium international, aged 24, was allowed to leave Stamford Bridge to join the German side for the rest of the season after the Blues signed Olivier Giroud from Arsenal.
But Batshuayi has already raised questions about the decision to let him go. He made his debut in this evening’s Bundesliga game against Koln and needed just 34 minutes to open his account.
He scored again in the second half to help his new side to a 2-3 victory.
Here is Batshuayi’s first goal for Dortmund:
Michy Batshuayi = goals! ⚽️ It's only taken him 34 minutes to bag on his Dortmund debut pic.twitter.com/rcn9aIYoDx — Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) February 2, 2018
And here is footage of both his goals:
"Holy goals, Batsman!" Do you think we'll see another from @mbatshuayi before the full 90 minutes are up? pic.twitter.com/6PoW9Qn5VJ — Bundesliga English (@Bundesliga_EN) February 2, 2018
POTOMAC, Md. (AP) - Authorities say a teenager who deliberately jumped into the swift-flowing Potomac River near the nation's capital has been rescued after a near-drowning in treacherous currents.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue spokesman Pete Piringer told news outlets the Virginia teen entered the water Sunday near Great Falls National Park in Maryland and was carried about a mile (1.6 kilometers) downstream, at times dragged under.
The spokesman says a Swift Water Rescue team found the teen clinging to rocks and in distress on the Virginia side of the river. The teen was hospitalized in serious condition, but Piringer says the injuries aren't life-threatening.
He says the teen is "very lucky that he survived" in deceptively strong, cold currents where many have drowned in past years.
Swimming is prohibited in the area.
The stakes of a reality TV show are roughly zero. The stakes of diplomacy with rogue nations pursuing nuclear weapons are incredibly high, says CNN's Chris Cillizza.
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63-year-old man reported missing from Lawndale
Police are searching for a 63-year-old man who was reported missing Friday from the Lawndale neighborhood on the Southwest Side.
Herbert McAtee was last seen Sept. 28 near the 2100 block of South Springfield, according to Chicago Police.
McAtee was described as a 5-foot-11, 225-pound black man with brown eyes, gray hair and a light complexion, police said. He was last seen wearing a gray T-shirt, blue pants and tan boots.
Anyone with information should call Area Central detectives (312) 747-8380.
December 11, 2017 – The Charlotte Hornets announced today that Cody Zeller will undergo arthroscopic surgery on Tuesday to address a torn medial meniscus in his left knee. Zeller sustained the injury in the third quarter of the Hornets game against Golden State on Dec. 6.
Further updates on his status and a timetable for his return will be provided when available.
Zeller has appeared in 19 games this season and is averaging 7.2 points and 5.5 rebounds in 19.9 minutes per game. In 298 career games with Charlotte, he has averaged 8.0 points and 5.6 rebounds per game.
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Erceg (head) will receive a couple days off after a pitch struck his helmet Monday, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Fortunately, it looks like Erceg avoided a serious injury, although he'll receive some time off as a precautionary measure. Once he returns, Erceg will look to continue his strong start to the season at Double-A Biloxi. Over 18 games he's hit .319 with an .820 OPS.
The name of Eskom has become synonymous with the worst corruption scandals in South Africa and the utility could well become the final nail in the political coffin of President Jacob Zuma.
The sacking of yet another of its short-lived CEOs this week and the release of dire financial results confirmed the depth of the crisis plaguing the power utility.
Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba admitted Eskom represents the single worst crisis facing the government.
"Eskom is the biggest risk," Gigaba said. "There would be no currency, and no economy for the country if Eskom went belly up."
Parliament has for months been probing Eskom over so-called "state capture".
A damning report published a year ago by the then-ombudswoman Thuli Madonsela first laid bare misconduct at Eskom, a state-owned monopoly founded in 1923.
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* First Solar Inc - exploring options for sale of its interests in 8point3 in order to "refocus resources on series 6 objectives"
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Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant comes out of the tunnel to take the field before an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Philadelphia. (Smiley N. Pool/The Dallas Morning News)
Like many of the Cowboys' key players, receiver Dez Bryant played only limited snaps Sunday.
He did not catch a pass, which snapped his streak of 85 straight games with at least one reception.
The last time he played without making a catch was Nov. 25, 2010, against New Orleans in his rookie season. Bryant declined to talk to reporters after the game.
Limited game time also hurt tight end Jason Witten on his quest to become the Cowboys' all-time leader in receiving yards.
DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Pakistan — Pakistani intelligence officials say a suspected U.S. drone strike killed a militant commander and his associate near the Afghan border.
Two intelligence officials say the drone targeted the commander, Qari Abdullah Dawar, as he was walking with his associate near their mountain hideout in the Tor Tangai area of North Waziristan on Wednesday.
North Waziristan has long been a sanctuary for Pakistani Taliban and other militant groups. Pakistan’s military says it has eradicated most militant safe havens in operations there.
They say the slain militants were from the Gul Bahadur group, which has carried out attacks inside Afghanistan. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak to the media.
Pakistani Taliban leader Mullah Fazlullah was killed in a drone strike in Afghanistan last month.
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GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A person with knowledge of the situation says former Florida receiver Antonio Callaway failed a drug test at the NFL combine, a mistake that could damage his draft status.
The person says NFL teams were made aware of the result Tuesday. The person spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because the league does not release that information publicly.
NFL Network first reported Callaway's failed test.
It was the latest misstep for a talented but troubled receiver who was once considered a lock to be a first-round draft pick. Now, some teams surely will take the 21-year-old Callaway off their draft board. Failing a drug test at the combine, a place prospects know they're going to be tested, is widely considered one of the more head-scratching results of the pre-draft process.
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A number of units of Cork County Fire brigade battled a large forest fire this afternoon in the Kealkil area of west Cork.
Bantry Fire Brigade shared a dramatic video of the blaze as they warned motorists that smoke was reducing visibility in the area.
#Bantry & #Dunmanway crew at large forest fire on R585 Cousane Kealkil. Smoke reducing vizability on road, pls slow down @CorkSafetyAlert pic.twitter.com/3g309SXemx — Bantry Fire Brigade (@BantryFire) April 17, 2017
Fire brigades from Bantry and Dunmanway were in attendance at the fire but it has now been controlled and the units have returned to their bases.
No cause has been given for the blaze.
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Rashaan Strawder of Aurora Township faces numerous charges after a Kane County Sheriff's deputy was bitten by a pit bull. A Kane County sheriff's deputy was bitten by a pit bull as he was struggling with the dog's owner at a home in Aurora Township, police said Friday.
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HOUSTON -- Happy Monday morning, Houston! Maggie Flecknoe helps get your work week, and for some of you school week, started off right with this morning's top trending headlines, weather updates and more for August 14, 2017.
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - Altiplano Minerals Ltd:
* ALTIPLANO ANNOUNCES ACQUISITION OF COMET‘S INTERESTS IN CHILEAN JOINT VENTURE AND ANNOUNCES SHAREHOLDER UPDATE CALL
* ALTIPLANO MINERALS LTD - PURSUANT TO LOI, COMPANY MUST ISSUE TO COMET 7.5 MILLION COMMON SHARES AT A DEEMED VALUE OF $0.20 PER SHARE
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ALBANY, N.Y. (AP)  New York state's construction of wider snowmobile trails in the Adirondack Mountains has been upheld by a state Supreme Court judge.
The environmental group Protect the Adirondacks sued the state in 2015. It says cutting thousands of trees for the Community Connector trails violates the Forever Wild clause of the state's Constitution.
The Department of Environmental Conservation contends the number of trees being cut is far less than what the group claims. Among issues raised in court was the definition of a tree.
Acting Supreme Court Justice Gerald Connolly in Albany ruled in the state's favor in a decision dated Dec. 1.
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The Adirondacks region is popular for outdoor activities including snowmobile riding, ice fishing and dogsledding. A network of trails linking Newcomb, Minerva and North Hudson is slated for completion in 2020.
Henderson, 20, has less than 10 months remaining on his current deal at Old Trafford and looks destined to leave in the summer.
The goalkeeper is currently on loan at League One side Shrewsbury Town in search of regular first-team minutes.
And he has impressed in his ten league appearances so far, keeping five clean sheets as they sit top of the table.
But with his contract situation at Manchester United up in the air, other clubs have began to show an interest in the England Under-21 international.
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Saquon Barkley is a father.
According to NFL.com senior analyst Gil Brandt, Barkley and his girlfriend, Anna Congdon, welcomed a baby girl today.
“Congratulations @saquon Barkley, who just became a first-time dad today. He was so excited when he called he forgot to give me the name of his new baby girl. Congrats, Saquon. The draft will be the second-biggest thing that happens to you this week. See you tomorrow!” Brandt posted on Twitter.
Congdon announced her pregnancy with Barkley via Instagram on March 17.
The birth of Barkley’s daughter comes two days before the 2018 NFL Draft in which the Penn State running is expected to be a top-5 selection.
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WILLIAMS, Ariz. - First Baptist Church hosted 81 local kids and 36 volunteers for this year’s Galactic Starveyor Vacation Bible School. Participants enjoyed music, puppets, Bible study, crafts and games. The church also collected more than $130 and 75 pounds of canned food for needy families.
To the Editor:
Newtown Social Services would like to extend our appreciation to Newtown Public Works and to everyone that helped make the Fill-A-Public Works Truck Food Drive a success during National Public Works Week.
All items were donated to the Salvation Army Food Pantry located in our office. Your generosity is greatly appreciated by our department and the clients we serve. Together, we are all helping make our community strong!
Ann M. LoBosco
Director of Social Services
3 Main Street, Newtown May 29, 2018
Telford Homes plans to increase the number of rental homes it builds as demand from investors to enter the sector intensifies.
The company will develop more so-called build-to-rent schemes in London over the coming months, and its board “continues to evaluate” whether a formal partnership with an investor could enable it to build rented homes more quickly to grow its division.
“We are increasingly being approached directly by institutions and rental operators seeking investment opportunities and each trying to achieve significant scale as swiftly as possible,” the company said.
Chief executive Jon Di-Stefano said the amount of money targeting the sector was "phenomenal".
"Investors see it as different from what they're already investing in, and lower risk than commercial property," he added.
SACRAMENTO COUNTY (CBS13) – Deputies are investigating a homicide in the Rosemont area that happened early Wednesday morning.
The scene is along the 9200 block Lilibet Avenue. According to the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department, deputies responded to the scene just before 12:30 a.m. to investigate a shooting.
A man was soon found lying unresponsive on a sidewalk.
He had been shot several times. Deputies immediately started CPR, but the man was soon pronounced dead by medics.
No other information about the man, other than that he was 26-years-old, has been released.
Deputies have not released any suspect information at this point. No motive for the shooting has been identified.
A handful of schools in Rutland have closed today (Monday, December 11) after snowfall in the area yesterday.
Among those to have closed are:
Casterton College Rutland
English Martyrs Primary, Oakham
Leighfield Primary, Uppingham
Oakham CE Primary
St Nicholas CE Primary, Oakham
Uppingham CE Primary
Uppingham Community College
Police are advising motorists to be cautious on the roads in the icy conditions and to take precautions.
We have been inundated with pictures of fun in the snow - some of which will be published in this week’s paper.
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Samsung promises Vietnamese expansion
South Korean electronics giant, Samsung Electronics, is reportedly determined to expand production in Vietnam.
In an update from the Vietnamese government, prime minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc affirmed that Vietnam will continue to create favourable conditions for Samsung’s operations in the country
Samsung is soon expected to launch its R&D centre as committed to the government and continue training and technology transfer for Vietnamese firms in the support industry, particularly small- and medium-sized ones, to help them engage in supplying components for Samsung projects, the update continues.
The prime minister also med with Dongjin Koh, President and CEO of Samsung, who pleaded that Samsung will continue increase investment and production in country in the upcoming future.
Robinson (ankle) played 33 for Fort Wayne of the G-League on Saturday, Scott Agness of Vigilant Sports reports.
Robinson, who is currently on a rehabilitation assignment with the Mad Ants, played his second game this week. He's played a combined 61 minutes in those two games and appears to be nearing a return to Indiana.
3rd Degree resident photog Matthew Visinsky is back with his excellent game photos from the FC Dallas match this weekend against Seattle Sounders.
I pulled five of his photos for you to see here (one above, four below), you can check out the rest of his excellent work here.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Daily 3 Evening' game
SACRAMENTO (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the California Lottery's "Daily 3 Evening" game were:
1-1-5
(one, one, five)
¶ Ticket-holders with all three winning numbers in the order given win the top prize. Lesser amounts are also awarded to ticket-holders with other varying combinations of the winning numbers.
TAMPA, Fla. (AP,Jan 2,2017):— Police in Florida say an angry dog sent three people to the hospital after one tried to put a sweater on it.
Tampa police say the pit bull mix named Scarface bit a 52-year-old woman who was trying to dress him on Friday and her husband was attacked while trying to pull the dog off of her.
Police say the couple’s 22-year-old son was attacked while trying to stop the dog by stabbing it in the neck and head.
The three people escaped the house and left the dog in the backyard.
Police say animal control officers shot it with a tranquilizer gun, but it managed to get back into the house where there were two children present.
Police used a bean bag gun and stun gun on the animal before catching it.
April 13 Origin Agritech Ltd-
* Origin Agritech announces shareholder approval of sale of commercial corn seed production and distribution business
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The documentary“Whose Streets?” tells the story of Michael Brown’s death and its aftermath. Magnolia Pictures
Now in its new location in the heart of the Historic Jazz District, this special exhibition features photographic archives and artifacts of Omaha African-American Police and Firefighters. The museum is a significant contributor to the local history of Omaha since its founding in 1976. It stands with 81 museums nationwide that focus on the legacy of African-Americans. Visit for free on Thursdays-Saturdays from 1-5 p.m.
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The trial for a man accused of killing his common-law wife and hiding her body in the basement of their family home will begin Tuesday.
Allan Shyback was arrested in December of 2014—two years after his partner and mother of their two children, Lisa Mitchell, was reported missing—and charged with second-degree murder and committing indignity to a body.
Mitchell, who was 31 at the time of her disappearance, was last seen at her home in the southeast community of Ogden on Oct. 29, 2012.
At the time of Shyback’s arrest, police said he and Mitchell had a history of domestic violence, but no one was ever charged.
Having your coffee right after waking may cause you to feel jittery and hyper alert soon after drinking it and then very tired a few hours later.
"Definitely limit coffee when you first wake up," Laura Cipullo, registered dietitian and author of "Women's Health Body Clock Diet" tells CNBC Make It.
When you wake up, your body is producing elevated amounts of cortisol, the stress hormone that makes you feel anywhere from alert to anxious. If you add caffeine, which increases levels of cortisol in people who are either mentally stressed or are simply resting, you could have an influx of cortisol at one time.
Some nutritionists say the combination could make you feel more tired later on, when both the caffeine and the cortisol wear off.
The easiest way to feel more awake in the morning is to get more sleep the night before. In addition, however, you might want to try drinking your first cup of coffee slightly later than you normally would.
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Velya Jancz-Urban’s interactive presentation not only makes audience members laugh and grimace, but it also honors our foremothers. It’s not about quilting bees and spinning wheels! Discover what life was really like for New England’s colonial women as you hear about how they dealt with women’s health issues, childbirth, sickness, and medicine. The presentation will be followed by a discussion, “Goodwives 2017 vs. Goodwives 1777,” led by Laurie Graham.
An investigation into an alleged incident at an Orkney show park has found no evidence of any criminality.
Part of the Dounby showground was cordoned off for several hours on Friday.
BBC Scotland understands officers were investigating allegations of an assault in a shed on the site which had been used as a bar.
Police said they found no evidence of any criminality, and there would be no further action.
Police Scotland thanked the public for their patience during the inquiry.
The Dounby show - which was not affected - features livestock, food, crafts and a fair.
Gold had been on a positive trajectory since the beginning of the year, nearly recovering half of its losses during the July to December selloff. On February 9, retail prices jumped further to hit a record high of Dh150.25 per gram, up by 7.7 per cent from the beginning of the year.
Trump’s renewed talk of tax cuts, however, later dampened gold’s momentum. On Monday, the bullion fell 0.31 per cent to $1,230.22 an ounce. Trump had announced that he would make an announcement over the next two or three weeks that will be "phenomenal in terms of tax." "Gold is reacting to a stronger US dollar and uptake in equities market. Gold continues to be volatile while the US government finalises their economic policies," Karim Merchant, CEO and managing director of Pure Gold Jewellers, told Gulf News on Monday. Gold Rate: To keep up to date with gold prices, go to our gold rate page. Currency Rate: To keep up to date with latest exchange rates, go to our currencies page.
Susan Sarandon as Bette Davis and Jessica Lange as Joan Crawford in FX's limited series "Feud: Bette and Joan."
With Monday’s announcement of the 2018 Golden Globe nominations, it seems clear that nothing can measure up to famous people playing famous people.
Keep in mind that the following nominations don’t include artists nominated for nominally playing fictionalized versions of themselves, including Aziz Ansari in “Master of None,” Issa Rae in “Insecure” or Pamela Adlon in “Better Things.”
Take a look at who got nominated for playing whom in what:
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Robert De Niro as Bernie Madoff in “The Wizard of Lies”
Claire Foy as Queen Elizabeth II in “The Crown”
Jessica Lange as Joan Crawford in “Feud: Bette and Joan”
Alfred Molina as Robert Aldrich in “Feud: Bette and Joan”
Michelle Pfeiffer as Ruth Madoff in “The Wizard of Lies”
Geoffrey Rush as Albert Einstein in “Genius”
Susan Sarandon as Bette Davis in “Feud: Bette and Joan”
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‘In my mind, art is a godsend. It’s a peaceful thing to do,’ says Errol Drysdale. Studio coordinator Connie Sides says he has been attending the charity for 18 years. ‘Errol’s self-portraits are explorations in identity and wish fulfilment, showing himself both as he is and how he would like to be. They sometimes feature his wheelchair, sometimes not, instead showing Errol the fireman, Errol the fisherman, Errol the hero of the day. There are no mobility problems in the worlds he creates for himself.’
Photograph: Fine Day for Fishing, Errol Drysdale
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A federal lawsuit filed against a county sheriff's office in the Kansas City area alleges that an initiative to arrest sex offenders near a charity violates the organization's constitutionally protected rights of religious freedom. The suit filed by the City Union Mission focuses on how the Jackson County Sheriff's Office interprets a Missouri law. The law ...
On April 16th, 1996 their Evil Empire Album was released, solidified their status as one the most influential and important rock band.
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I hope John Kelly isn’t keeping a lot of personal belongings in his White House office, because he just got the Trump Kiss of Death.
Trump and Kelly met on Thursday, after which both men signaled that Kelly would remain as chief of staff for now, the Wall Street Journal reported. Trump said that Kelly was “100 percent safe” and Kelly told staff, “I’m in,” per the Journal.
Only question is whether he’s gone by the end of the day, or over the weekend. Trump has to make room for all the Fox News people he’s hiring.
Despite being touted as the most viable sector for economic diversification, the agric sector is still faced with a lot of challenges ranging from limited access to finance, poor infrastructure, inefficient supply chain for inputs, limited market access, among others. According to recent Economic Recovery Plan Document released by the budget office, agric development is…
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LONDON, April 28 Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Friday that the world economy needed a smooth Brexit and that he had asked Prime Minister Theresa May to ensure an orderly environment for businesses as the United Kingdom exits the European Union.
"The United Kingdom finds itself in the midst of major changes as it moves towards exiting the EU," Abe said through a translator at Chequers, the country house of the British prime minister.
"It is important for the global economy that Brexit takes place smoothly and successfully," he said. "I evaluate highly the fact that the UK is focusing on securing transparency, predictability and introducing a transition period."
He added that he had requested May ensure a stable environment for businesses, including Japanese businesses. (Reporting by Guy Faulconbridge; editing by Michael Holden)
Teleri Davies made her Wales debut in their 18-17 victory over Scotland in the opening match of the women's 2018 Six Nations.
Afterwards Teleri paid tribute to her father Bryan "Yogi" Davies who died in 2013, six years after a scrummaging accident while playing for Bala.
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NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) " An official says two people have died after the collapse of a condemned building in a low-income area of Kenya's capital.
The deputy director of the National Disaster Management Unit, Pius Mwachi, says a woman who had been pulled from the rubble died from her injuries at a hospital. On Tuesday, rescuers pulled the body of a child from the rubble. The building collapsed late Monday.
Mwachi says the woman who died is the mother of the dead child and two other children who were rescued alive.
Mwachi says one man is still believed to be trapped in the rubble.
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Building collapses are common in Nairobi, where 4 million people live in low-income areas or slums. Housing is in high demand and unscrupulous developers often bypass regulations.
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Spain averaged 69 percent of the ball in its four games, peaking with a 75 percent share in its last-16 clash with Russia, according to FIFA statistics.
It did not translate into goals or glory, however, as the team was sent packing on penalties having run out of ideas against the host nation, amassing over 1,000 passes in the 120 minutes, but only managing nine shots on target.
David de Gea has a big reputation in the Premier League at Manchester United, but the Spain goalkeeper conceded six goals from seven shots faced at this World Cup.
It was, in fact, his Russian counterpart Igor Akinfeev who emerged the hero, saving twice in the penalty shootout as Russia continues to defy its tag as the lowest ranked team in the competition.
× Germantown Fire Chief Gary Weiss placed on administrative leave
GERMANTOWN — Germantown Fire Chief Gary Weiss has been placed on paid administrative leave as of Thursday, March 15.
This, according to Germantown Village Administrator Steve Kreklow.
There is a meeting set for Monday evening, March 19 at 7 p.m. The last item on the agenda is a closed session discussion of “an investigation about an HR issue within the fire department.”
This is a developing story. Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates.
The best fan at Coachella this weekend belongs to a Migos’ fan who can’t be any older than 8 years old.
This little dude full on went into his “Migos Mode” to perfectly perform their hit song “Bad and Boujee” while on top of his dad’s shoulders. A lot of amazing things happened at Coachella this weekend with Drake making a surprise appearance and Kendrick Lamar levitating mid-performance, but there was nothing that was greater than this little man executing “Bad and Boujee” with perfection.
The Trump administration said Tuesday that peace between the Israelis and Palestinians may not come in the form of a two-state solution — a dramatic shift from former President Barack Obama, who said he saw no alternative.
MONTREAL — The leader of the Coalition Avenir Quebec says he wants to form an energy alliance with Ontario and the Atlantic provinces if he becomes premier this fall.
Francois Legault’s plan would involve building additional power lines to Ontario, the northeastern United States and even the U.S. Midwest.
Legault’s Coalition has been riding high in recent opinion polls, with at least one indicating he would have formed a majority government had the election been held when the survey was conducted.
The election will be held Oct. 1.
Legault is hoping the allure of affordable electricity will persuade Ontario to join the alliance, while he believes its creation would put an end to decades of squabbles between Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador over electricity.
He also believes such an alliance would help fill Quebec government coffers.
KUCHING: The Financial Technology Enabler Group (FTEG) has announced that it is seeking ideas from the public on the improvements to financial services sector by harnessing innovation and technology.
In a statement yesterday, the call for participation for ideas is now open through the ‘fintech hacks’ initiative which aims to identify pain points in the delivery and consumption of financial services, and solicit ideas using the application of technology to address these gaps.
The Fintech Hacks call for participation is part of the Bank Negara Malaysia’s effort to involve the public in contributing their ideas and experience to spur and inspire the development of fintech solutions that have the potential to revolutionalise the way financial services are delivered to consumers in Malaysia.
The call for participation will be open until May 31, 2017 and submissions can be made through FTEG’s website at www.myfteg.com, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter — #fintechhacks.
Person shot in abdomen in Austin
A person was shot Monday morning in the in the Austin neighborhood on the West Side.
At 10:11 a.m., the male was shot in the abdomen in the 5500 block of West North Avenue, according to Chicago Police. His age and condition were not immediately released.
CLINTON, Ill. (WAND) - For the second time, plans for a controversial LeRoy Rifle and Pistol Club facility are being considered.
The DeWitt County Board will consider a special-use permit. The facility would be near Waynesville.
The gun range would also serve as a meeting center.
The Zoning Board of Appeals sent a recommendation to approve the gun range to the county board after a 4-2 vote.
Those against building the range worry property values in the area will drop and homeowners will be impacted by noise.
Supporters claim property values will not be drastically impacting and said the club is already looking for ways to control noise levels.
Federal Reserve Chief Janet Yellen heads to Capitol Hill Wednesday for the second day of her semiannual monetary policy report to Congress.
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JACKSON, Miss. — Mississippi-born civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer is being commemorated on what would have been her 100th birthday.
Events Friday in her hometown of Ruleville are marking the centennial of her birth.
Hamer said she was "sick and tired of being sick and tired" of the abuse that African-Americans suffered in the segregated South.
She was fired from the plantation where she worked as a sharecropper in 1962 because she and a few other black Mississippians registered to vote.
In 1964, she was part of the integrated Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party group that challenged seating of the all-white Mississippi delegation at the Democratic National Convention. Hamer told a convention committee about being beaten for her civil rights work in 1963.
FILE - This 1857 file photo shows John Brown, leader of the historic raid on the federal arsenal and armory at Harpers Ferry, W.Va. Vermont has designated Oct. 16, 2017, John Brown Day in that state. Brown led the raid on Oct. 16, 1859, hoping to start an armed slave revolt. He was executed two months later. AP Photo, File)
If flowers are your favorite part of spring, you're going to want to add these destinations to your bucket list.Some of the most beautiful sites in the world for flower lovers include the Wisteria Flower Tunnel in Japan and the cherry blossoms in Washington, D.C See more destinations in the video above or the gallery below for some serious floral-induced wanderlust.
A salad doesn't have to be a bowl of cold and common vegetables. Put the iceberg aside and try these warm salads this winter.
Craving warmer weather? This warm scallop salad has all the flavors of summer.
WASHINGTON — A salad doesn’t have to be a bowl of cold and common vegetables. Put the iceberg aside and try these warm salads this winter.
Scroll through the gallery above for 10 different warm salad recipes.
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President Trump denounced all hate groups and racism following the deadly weekend violence in Charlottesville, Virginia. USA TODAY
INDIANAPOLIS — Kelan Martin scored 26 points and Butler rolled past DePaul 80-57 on Saturday.
Martin, the second-leading scorer in the Big East, had 19 points in the first half when the Bulldogs (17-7, 7-4 Big East) took a 10-point lead with Martin hitting a 3-pointer to cap the first 20 minutes.
Martin added another 3-pointer to open the second half and the lead remained in double figures, reaching a high of 25 with 1:43 left on a 3-pointer by Campbell Donovan.
Paul Jorgensen had three of Butler's 10 3-pointers in scoring 13 points and Kamar Baldwin added 10 points for the Bulldogs, who have a four-game winning streak that started with a 79-67 win over the Blue Demons. Martin made 10 of his 11 free-throw attempts.
Analysts at BBH note that after sterling, the Australian dollar is the weakest of the major currencies today, which follows comments from RBA board member Harper who explicitly refused to rule out another rate cut.
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“The recent string of Australian data, including this week's retail sales report, has been disappointing. The Aussie's losses extend the downdraft for the fourth consecutive week. It is trading near three-month lows to flirt with the 50% retracement objective of the rally in since the May low of about $0.7330. The retracement is seen near $0.7725. The 61.8% retracement is a cent lower, while the measuring objective of the potential double top is nearer $0.7500.”
The Vicksburg Police Department is searching for three shoplifting suspects who authorities say stole $1,500 worth of PlayStation controllers.
On June 12, VPD responded to the Walmart on Iowa Blvd Vicksburg in reference to a prior shoplifting.
According to security, three men entered the store on June 11 around 11:40 p.m. and returned after midnight on June 12 and stole 25 PlayStation 4 Dual Shock Controllers valued at $1,500.
The subjects were captured on video surveillance prying open the display case and stealing the items.
Vicksburg Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspects.
If you can identify the suspects, please call Crimestoppers at 601-355-8477.
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GREENVILLE, SC (WSPA) – Greenville Police are asking for your help to find a theft suspect.
They say the man went into a Citgo on Pendleton St and stole a beer and then walked down to Mac’s Speed Shop and got into an unlocked truck and took a cell phone.
The incident happened on 4/7.
Police say the man is familiar with the S. Main St. area and may frequent some of the businesses and gas stations in the area.
If you have any information call Crime Stoppers at (86023-CRIME).
On 4/7, the White Male in the attached photos was at Citgo on Pendleton St and stole a beer , he then walked down to Mac’s Speed Shop and entered an unlocked truck and took the victim’s cell phone. The male is believed to be familiar with the S. Main St area and may frequent some of the businesses and gas stations in the area. Anyone that may have any information on the identity of this subject is asked to call Crime Stoppers (864-23-CRIME).
The Spaniard has been in brilliant form for Jose Mourinho’s this term despite their struggles in the league.
Herrera grabbed all the headlines on Sunday in Manchester United’s 2-0 win over Chelsea as he scored one and assisted the other at Old Trafford.
And while Herrera is relishing the opportunity to play regularly for United, he admits he still has to continue performing to his best if he wants to maintain a spot in the side.
Dundee announce the sacking of manager Paul Hartley after seven consecutive defeats left the club's Scottish Premiership place in jeopardy.
Dundee have confirmed the sacking of manager Paul Hartley after seven consecutive defeats.
The 40-year-old took over in February 2014 and led the Dark Blues to the Scottish Championship title before clinching a top-six finish in the club's first season back in the Premiership.
However, Dundee have endured a difficult campaign this time round, and Hartley's fate was sealed by Saturday's 2-0 home defeat to Hamilton Academical, which left the club in the relegation play-off zone.
A club statement on Monday said: "Dundee Football Club have this afternoon relieved manager Paul Hartley of his duties.
"The club currently sit 11th in the Premiership table and the board of directors feel a change is needed ahead of five vital matches between now and the end of the season."
Dundee play Motherwell on April 29 in their first post-split fixture.
The NAIOP Northern Nevada Chapter will host its’ Developers Forum, Tuesday, Feb. 28 beginning at 7 a.m. at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center.
Cost is $40 for NAIOP members, $50 for non-members and $60 at the door.
To register or for details, go online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2017-developers-forum-tickets-31756499545. For more information on NAIP, go online at: http://naiopnnv.com.
So you bought that new iPhone. If you are like the typical owner, you’ll be pulling your phone out and using it some 80 times a day, according to data Apple collects. That means you’ll be consulting the glossy little rectangle nearly 30,000 times over the coming year. Your new phone, like your old one, will become your constant companion and trusty factotum—your teacher, secretary, confessor, guru. The two of you will be inseparable.
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LUTHER — Although the sweltering weather made outdoor activities uncomfortable, the streets of Luther were filled with people enjoying a fun-filled weekend during the annual Luther Logging Days. The three-day event celebrates […]
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St. Bridget in School never disappoints when students and staff put on a production.
The Manchester school went all out during The Little Mermaid last month.
Costumes, singing, and dancing all made for memorable show.
(WAVE 3) Friends and family members of Savanna Crawford gathered in Leitchfield Tuesday evening... To honor her memory with a vigil.
Savanna Crawford's body was discovered a little less than 20 miles from Hardin County. Now investigators are trying to determine how she died and figure out how she got there.
Police Chief Kevin Henderson says an autopsy revealed no signs of trauma or broken bones and the manner of death is currently listed as undetermined. Her body was discovered on land under a bridge on Kentucky 84 near the Western Kentucky Parkway.
Chief Henderson says Crawford was known to be suicidal, but there are some unusual circumstances surrounding her death that he is not wanting to release at this time. Right now they want to figure out how she got to Hardin County.
Back in December 2017, General Motors used the Chevy Truck Centennial Celebration Weekend at the Texas Motor Speedway to take the veils off the fourth-generation Silverado . What that means is, the GMC Sierra is next to introduce an all-new generation for the 2019 model year.
Slegers will start against the Orioles on Thursday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.
Slegers will make his second major-league appearance of 2018 when he takes the mound for Minnesota during the series opener. There's potential for a quality appearance versus a downtrodden Baltimore club.
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Myrna Soto, the former chief information security officer at Comcast Corp. and newly named partner at ForgePoint Capital, says large enterprises can have a tough time integrating security technology from startups.
While security startups often claim to have the newest technologies that promise greater visibility into corporate systems, they are less clear on how their product connects to the fabric of security systems already in use, Ms. Soto said. That connection is crucial to an enterprise, where leadership must understand...
Republican Dave Hughes has formally filed for candidacy a week after receiving the party's endorsement to try to oust incumbent Democratic U.S. Rep. Collin Peterson in a congressional rematch. Hughes announced Tuesday that he will again run against Peterson, which he did during a close 2016 race when the 7th District Democrat retained his seat for a 14th term with...
Who says the era of the Airbus A380's use is waning when clever minds can still find unique uses for the aircraft, or at least creations that look an awful lot like an A380? A select group of gardeners in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates city that doubles as home base to Emirates Airlines, think they've landed on one that transformed an A380 replica into a garden gnome of sorts. Emirates Airlines is the largest operator of the A380, with 90 in its fleet at last count.
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One person is in jail after Richland police broke up a heroin party at the M Hotel on George Washington Way. Police said they recieved a call from a concerned citizen who saw a lot of suspicious foot traffic in and out of a hotel room.
Start the conversation, or Read more at KVEW-TV Kennewick.
Students at Yelm Middle School move between portable classrooms in 2016. Steve Bloom Olympia file photo
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After notice was given for citizens to avoid contact with Lake Frances, City Hall has received results after multiple tests were done to ensure the safeness of the waters.
On Monday, June 25, a report was made to City Hall, revealing a blue surface residue on the east side of Lake Frances. The notice was given, by City Manager Jerome Wyche, to make no contact with the waters of Lake Frances, including fishing.
According to Wyche, the Madison County Health Department conducted several surface water tests on Friday, June 29, for the purpose of checking the status of the lake as there had been plenty of rainfall since the initial test on Monday, June 25. On Saturday, June 30, City Hall received word that all tests results were of negative findings and declared Lake Frances to be safe.
Since then, the warning signs have been removed and citizens may fish in the lake again. For further questions, call City Manager Jerome Wyche at (850) 973-5081.
Dec 12(Reuters) - Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd
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ALBANY, N.Y. -- Former "Sex and the City" star Cynthia Nixon said on Twitter Monday (March 19) that she'll challenge Gov. Andrew Cuomo in New York's Democratic primary in September.
Her announcement sets up a race pitting an openly gay liberal activist against a two-term incumbent with a $30 million war chest and possible presidential ambitions.
In a video on Twitter, the public education advocate said, "We want our government to work again."
Nixon in recent speeches has called on Democrats nationally to carve out a strong liberal identity instead of being merely the "anti-Trump party."
The 51-year-old Manhattan mother of three is an ally of Democratic New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, who frequently clashes with Cuomo on various issues.
The 60-year-old Cuomo was favored 66 percent to 19 percent over Nixon in a recent Siena College poll.
BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts is helping cheer on the New England Patriots at the Super Bowl by lighting two bridges in red, white and blue.
The Burns Bridge in Worcester and the Zakim Bridge in Boston were lit in the Patriots’ colors on Friday.
The Burns Bridge will remain in red, white and blue through the weekend. The Zakim Bridge will bear the colors until Sunday when it will turn orange for World Cancer Day.
Government Center station and South Station in Boston will also be lit in the Patriot’s colors through Sunday night.
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation is also using portable message boards to encourage people to drive safe and sober this weekend.
The messages read: “Don’t Get Sacked, Drive Sober Sunday” and “Do your Job, Don’t Drink & Drive.”
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SOUTH ELGIN, Ill. (AP) — A suburban Chicago police officer fatally shot a man who fired at officers, wounding three, during an overnight standoff.
The officers' injuries were not life threatening.
The Chicago Tribune reports the standoff began late Tuesday when police were called to a home in South Elgin, about 40 miles (65 kilometers) northwest of Chicago, for a report of shots fired.
Police Sgt. Mike Doty says at least two shotgun blasts were fired at officers as they approached. Police surrounded the building and evacuated neighboring homes.
Officers began negotiating with the man, who barricaded himself in a stairwell. Police believed he was armed with a scoped rifle as well as the shotgun.
Police say an officer shot and killed the unidentified man after he fired at police again around 2:30 a.m. Wednesday.
Styx has signed on for a headlining performance at the 2018 Rock and Romance Cruise. The cruise will leave from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida on March 3 and will include three days of music with some of rocks most beloved balladeers. “I am truly excited to bring Styx music to the ’70s Rock & Romance fans,” guitarist James “JY” Young enthused in a press release. “We are planning on having a heckuva good time and everyone coming should plan on the same.” “It’s very unique for us,” added America’s Dewey Bunnell. “We tour a lot, play lots of venues around the world but a cruise ship is a singularly unique experience. We get to be here with our fans, see you on the various decks. It’s great.” Copyright(c) 2017 RTTNews.com. All Rights ReservedLess «
Personnel on Davis-Monthan Air Force Base will be conducting an exercise over the next two weeks, according to a news release from the 355th Fighter Wing Public Affairs Office.
Local residents may notice blast simulations and noise from simulated gunfire during this time frame. Additionally, there will be an increased number of flights in the area.
The noises will be heard in the vicinity of south Golf Links Road between Alvernon Road and Craycroft Road.
D-M's Inspector General team will use a blast simulator during next week's exercise. Watch this quick clip to see why! pic.twitter.com/822pVnpqQE — Davis-Monthan AFB (@DMAFB) February 2, 2018
Questions should be directed to the 355th FW PAO at (520) 228-3407 or 355wgpa@us.af.mil.
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LAUSANNE, March 29 The chairman of Indian miner Vedanta Resources has no plans to buy assets in South Africa from Anglo American, or to push for a board seat after announcing a plan to acquire a 13 percent stake in the mining giant.
"I believe in the management, I believe in the company (Anglo)... and felt that if I have a resource that I should make an investment in it," Vedanta chairman Anil Agarwal told the FT Commodities Summit in Switzerland on Wednesday.
He added that he'd be happy to help Anglo American move into India if they wished "at some point in time to expand their business."
Earlier this month, Agarwal said he would buy a 2 billion pound ($2.5 billion) stake in Anglo American. (Reporting by Julia Payne and Gus Trompiz, editing by Louise Heavens)
Goudeau was traded to the Mariners from the Royals on Monday, Chris Cotillo of SB Nation reports.
It's yet to be announced who the Mariners are sending to the Royals in exchange for Goudeau. Goudeau spent much of the 2017 season on the disabled list and was limited to 21 games (57 innings) at Double-A Northwest Arkansas. In that time he logged a 5.37 ERA and 1.67 WHIP.
Police have released an image of a man they wish to identify after a teenager was sexually assaulted.
A 16-year-old girl was seriously sexually assaulted at a property in Weston-super-Mare on Monday night (October 2).
Two men, aged 20 and 18, have been arrested in connection with this inquiry and released under investigation.
Avon and Somerset Constabulary has released an image a man to whom they wish to speak as part of their ongoing investigation.
A spokesman said: "The victim is being fully supported and given access to any specialist services she needs.
"If you recognise this man, please call 101 and give the call handler the crime reference number 5217225805."
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LONDON: Britain’s Prince Harry suffered “total chaos” before eventually seeking help to deal with the death of his mother Princess Diana, he said in an interview published Monday. Speaking to The Telegraph newspaper, the 32-year-old prince said he had spent years trying to ignore his emotions following Diana’s death in 1997 when he was just 12. “My way of dealing with it was sticking my head in the sand, refusing to ever think about my mum, because why would that help? It’s only going to make you sad. It’s not going to bring her back,” he said. It was not until the age of 28 that he sought help from mental health professionals after encouragement from others, including “huge support” from his older brother Prince William. Diana and her boyfriend Dodi Fayed were killed in a car crash in a Paris underpass on August 31, 1997, along with their French driver Henri Paul as they tried to outrun chasing photographers.
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Hebei China Fortune defender Ren Hang beats Suzhou Dongwu midfielder Yang Shiyuan to the ball during their Chinese FA Cup fourth-round match on Tuesday in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province. China Fortune sailed into the last 16 with a 4-0 victory over third-tier Dongwu. Photo: IC
From Southern gothic comedy this spring, Main Street Theatre will move to serious human drama with its next offing.Auditions for “Women of Lockerbie” are Monday and Tuesday, June 19-20 at 6:30 p.m. both nights at Main Street Theatre, 225 Main St. in Sulphur Springs.
Five women and two men are needed for this play. Technical and set design people are also needed. For more information, call 903-885-0107.
The local performance of “Women of Lockerbie” wlll be directed by David Woody. Scheduled run dates are Aug. 4-13.
Main Street Theatre’s website has more information about the play.
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The County-City Library is joining more than 1,000 libraries across the country to participate in the celestial event of the century, the August 21, 2017 Solar Eclipse. During this national event, the shadow of the moon will sweep across the United States in a narrow band from the-Pacific Ocean to the­ Atlantic Ocean in a spectacle that hasn't occurred in nearly 40 years. It is aptly named the Great American Eclipse. We will have information displayed in the community room the week before, August 14th -19th to better understand what is to be expected of the event...To read more, please see our print or online edition.
World Bank printed a R70m ($5.3m) tap of a November 2024 zero coupon line through Barclayson August 11. The new amount outstanding is R740m. The trade is the supranational’s fourth clip in the currency this year, compared to 16 by this date last year
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Minister of State for Information, Broadcasting, National History and Literary Heritage Ms Marriyum Aurangzeb has vehemently condemned a suicide attack on a Pakistan Army unit in Swat that resulted in the martyrdom of 11 officials and injuries to 13 others.
Expressing deep grief and condolences with the bereaved families, she prayed for blessing of the departed souls and early recovery of the injured.
She said the Pakistan Army had offered unmatched sacrifices in the war against terrorism. Our martyrs are our pride and whole nation salutes them, she added. The minister said the valiant sons of the soil were writing the history of bravery with their bloods.
The Sarasota Police Department has charged Devon Watts with failing to stop at a crash involving serious bodily injury after a downtown hit-and-run in April.
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Watts, 27, was allegedly driving the white Chevy Silverado that struck a pedestrian near North Pineapple Avenue and First Street on April 11. The crash took place around 2 a.m.
The victim, Ryan Wear, was transported to Sarasota Memorial Hospital as a trauma alert patient following the crash. Wear is still recovering from the collision, the police said.
LONDON, March 19 (Reuters) - Melrose, the turnaround specialist trying to buy British engineering firm GKN , said it would inject about 1 billion pounds ($1.39 billion) into GKN’s pension scheme, its latest attempt to convince shareholders to back its offer.
“The proposal we have made to the trustees of up to 1 billion pounds of contributions under our ownership is a clear example of what Melrose does which is good for pensioners and shareholders alike and shows we are a good custodian for all stakeholders,” Melrose said in a statement on Monday. ($1 = 0.7179 pounds) (Reporting by Sarah Young; editing by Michael Holden)
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It was on this day ten years ago that Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers took the stage at Super Bowl XLII. In honor of our late friend, check out the video below.
GAZA, Palestinian Territory — A Gaza health official says the death of a 9-month-old girl remains under investigation, two weeks after a medical official cast doubt on claims she died from Israeli tear gas.
A medical report issued on May 14, the day of Layla Ghandour’s death, and seen by The Associated Press makes no mention of tear gas. It says she suffered from a congenital heart defect and died after her blood circulation and respiratory system stopped.
Dozens of Palestinians were killed that day by Israeli fire and hundreds were hurt, including by tear gas, in Gaza border protests. Layla’s relatives claimed she was at the scene of the protests.
Health Ministry spokesman Ashraf al-Kidra said Wednesday that her death remains under investigation. The ministry initially announced she was killed by tear gas.
Ottawa goalie Mike Condon reacts after being scored on by the Capitals' Karl Alzner, left, during the Senators 2-1 loss on Sunday, in Washington a Defenceman Taylor Chorney broke a tie early in the third period with his first goal of the season and the Washington Capitals held on to beat the Ottawa Senators 2-1 on Sunday night. Chorney's shot from the point beat goalie Mike Condon through a screen.
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An 89-year-old woman has died after her car plunged off Highway 5 and landed in a stream near Chelsea, Quebec on Sunday afternoon.
Police say 89-year-old Shirley Armstrong of Wakefield, Quebec crashed her car around 3 pm. Emergency crews tried to resuscitate the elderly woman, she was later pronounced dead at hospital.
STOCKHOLM, April 13 Apartment prices in Sweden rose 8 percent in March from a year earlier, figures from an association of Swedish real estate agents showed on Thursday.
Prices of single-family homes rose 10 percent, the Svensk Maklarstatistik association said in a statement.
Month-on-month, apartment prices were up 1 percent and single-family home prices rose 2 percent, it said.
A boom in Swedish home prices since the late 1990s has driven up household debt to among the highest levels in Europe, raising concerns among policy makers.
Last year, Sweden introduced rules making it mandatory to pay down the principal on mortgages, a measure widely seen as having a dampening effect on the housing market. (Reporting by Stockholm Newsroom)
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Mother of Chandra Levy who was killed in Washington DC into 2001 spoke to The Modesto Bee.
Tree Fire, Downed Wires Close State Hwy 84 In Woodside A part of State Highway 84 is closed this afternoon in Woodside because of a tree fire and lives wires in the roadway, San Mateo County officials said.
Facebook Insists It Shut Down Killer's Horrific Post 23 Minutes After It Was ReportedAs the manhunt for a killer who shot a man to death and posted it on Facebook continues, the social network is facing tough questions over why it took three hours to remove the gruesome video.
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Disney created limited-edition merchandise for two theme park rides that are closing.
The Great Movie Ride and Ellen's Energy Adventure will stop running at Walt Disney World after Sunday. Disney announced last month the rides would be replaced by new attractions.
Since then, souvenirs such as T-shirts and mugs have been available for sale in the Florida park.
The Orlando Sentinel reports that neither SeaWorld nor Universal Studios create similar merchandise for closing attractions. Disney officials said they sometimes offer unique items to "commemorate special moments in our parks."
Attractions Magazine Editor and Publisher Matt Roseboom said it was difficult to buy anything representing The Great Movie Ride or Ellen's Energy Adventure until their closing created attention. He said the new merchandise generated revenue for Disney while helping fans get closure.
Johnny Damon Trump's Putting $$$ In Our Pockets! ... Love That Guy!
Donald Trump's Putting Money In Our Pockets, Says Johnny Damon
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Johnny Damon says he LOVES how President Trump has been performing since taking office -- and when asked for a specific reason ... he told us, "Well, do you like having more money in your pockets?"
The ex-MLB star was recently appointed to the President's Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition --- and spent his Wednesday visiting the White House.
And since Damon's been getting a lot of online hate from anti-Trumpers on Twitter ... we asked how he's handling the criticism.
"That's all right," Damon said ... "Half the people aren't supporters, but he's doing a great job."
He also fired off his top reasons why he's still Team Trump -- from his tax plan to his pro-life stance.
We also asked how he felt about Trump's attorney, Rudy Giuliani, getting booed at Yankee Stadium this week -- and Damon went to bat for the former NYC mayor too.
Students in Delaware take a stand for their principal who was fired after more than 10 years. (Published 2 hours ago)
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Last July, Animal Collective’s Avey Tare released his second solo album Eucalyptus. On Tuesday, Tare announced that the Essence Of Eucalyptus EP, a remix project based on the aforementioned album, will drop in September.
The limited edition 12″ will feature remixes of a handful of songs from an album we previously described as “a patient, reflective, and decidedly low-key” return to the Animal Collective’s acoustic era.
Each of Tare’s Animal Collective bandmates remixed songs for the EP. Geologist reworked “When You Left Me,” Panda Bear put his spin on “Melody Unfair,” and Deakin added his touch to “Ms. Secret.” The B side closes out with live performances of “PJ” and “DR aw One for J.”
The remixes can be heard below, but the physical record doesn’t come out until September 7.
Animal Collective are touring Europe and North America this summer.
Feb. 2, 2018 — The University of Wyoming lists eight students from Uinta County on the 2017 fall semester President’s Honor Roll.
The President’s Honor Roll consists of regularly enrolled undergraduates who earned a 4.0 (“A”) grade-point average for the semester. To be eligible, students must have been enrolled for a minimum of 12 credit hours taken for letter grades.
For more information about the University of Wyoming, view the web page at: www.uwyo.edu/.
Students are:
Evanston
Tyler J. Barker
Austin Scott Berg
Carson Marie Hutchinson
Parker Bret LaFond
Sarah Frakes Stinnett
Corey Vetos
Lyman
Hazen S. Dickerson
Mountain View
Aubrey N. Newton
The complete list of students on the honor roll can be found on the web at www.uwyo.edu/uw/news/index.html and scroll to “Students in the News.”
KOKOMO, Ind. (AP) — Work installing a new $2 million pedestrian bridge for a northern Indiana recreation trail will temporarily close part of a state highway in Kokomo.
The bridge over Indiana 931 on the city’s north side will connect the Nickel Plate Trail to downtown Kokomo. The Kokomo Tribune reports crews were set to divert traffic from the highway on Tuesday so two cranes can set the nearly 200-foot-long bridge in place.
City Engineer Carey Stranahan says the span will have an advanced lighting system spotlighting signs welcoming people to the city.
He says crews will still need to pour the concrete deck and finish other work before opening the bridge to the public, which should happen by Memorial Day.
The trail runs more than 40 miles from Kokomo through Peru to Rochester.
April 28 (Reuters) -
* Moody's changes the outlook on Vietnam's ratings to positive from stable, ratings affirmed
* Moody's on Vietnam - positive outlook based on expectations that strong foreign direct investment inflows will continue to diversify the economy
* Moody's on Vietnam - outlook based on expectations macroeconomic and external stability will be maintained
* Moody's - outlook on Vietnam based on expectation that strong growth, stable macroeconomic environment to help stabilize government debt around current levels
* Moody's on Vietnam - "in 2017 on average, we expect inflation to remain below the official target of 5% as administrative price pressures ease" Source text: bit.ly/2oCPML2
How These Entrepreneurs Managed Team Dynamics As Their Companies Grew
Often, it's easy for a small startup team to work together effectively. It's only when the company grows that the troubles begin.
Free Live Music in the Main Bar - Featuring Local Music Legend Rafael Mendez (Blues, Rock, & Funk). His unique style is described by insiders as "American blues, Latin rhythms, and an undeniable funk flavor. Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Carlos Santana, Muddy Waters, Bob Marley, and Sly and the Family Stone influences." Don’t Miss This Performance - No Cover Charge!
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Protesters pulled down this 15-foot-tall statue of a Confederate soldier Monday night, Aug. 14, 2017, on East Main Street in downtown Durham. VIRGINIA BRIDGES vbridges@heraldsun.com
Beyonce made sure that her stage was body positive for Coachella.
On first glance, just about the only thing missing from the Homecoming/Probate extravaganza that was Beyonce’s Coachella performance was some plus-sized majorettes. But if you look a little closer, you’ll notice that she made sure that she brought the curvy girls out for her both of her sets!
Three dancers that blended seamlessly in with the rest of the troupe were representing for the thick girls on Bey’s stage.
Amari Marshall, Jore Marshall, and Noelle Rodriguez were all present, accounted for, and all the way in formation for both weekends of Beychella! And, make no mistake, the thick girls could keep up.
Beyonce also brought the Marshall sisters out front and center to flank her for the breakdown in Baby Boy.
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Jada Snyder, left, and Kayla Goforth, right, were reported missing Sunday after they were last seen playing in the front yard of a home near Aynor Middle School. The two have since been found. Contributed photos
Officer Fitzpatrick survived the attack. Reporter Rex Carlin got reactions from local officers after learning of Lain's release today.
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Decatur and Austin are among 20 high schools from across the state that have been selected to join the A+ College Ready Program, which will make available more rigorous class offerings for students, school officials said. East Limestone, Elkmont and West Limestone are also part of the 2017-18 alliance, which is a state initiative aimed at expanding access to Advanced Placement class offerings for underserved students in math, science and English.
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These two suspects are wanted in a larceny case in Shallotte. (Source: Town of Shallotte Facebook)
Shallotte Police are asking for public assistance in identifying two people wanted in a larceny case in which eight cases of beer were stolen.
In a Facebook post on Wednesday afternoon, the Shallotte Police Department said it is looking for a man and a woman suspected of the larceny at a Walmart.
Sgt. John Holman with the Shallotte PD said the theft took place over the weekend. Anyone with information should call Detective McLamb at 910-754-6008.
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AINS obtains approval to buy back or sell up to 10% of own shares (KSE) Date: 23 Apr 2018 Al-Ahleia Insurance Company announced that Capital Markets Authority approved, on April 22, 2018, its request to buy back or sell up to 10% of own shares over a period of 6 months commencing date of approval.
Rare is the musical classicist who can inhabit a genre without coming off as a revivalist. On their fifth full-length album, The Dash , Milwaukee’s R. Mutt achieves that sort of classicism when it comes to classic rock. And without the hoary sanctimony that informs, for instance, Bruce Springsteen’s world-wearier work, Mutt makes the philosophical outworking of a rocker grappling with middle age sound downright fun.
The set's titular song incorporates the maxim advising folks to make the most of "the dash" between the years of one birth and death. Even when Mutt plumbs the darker reserves of the heart, their heartily choogling heavy blues-informed rocking sounds like a flashback to mid-'70s AOR radio with a winsome freshness. If Mutt's aging gracefully, they also sound like he's spending his own Dash with an inspiring vigor.
R. Mutt celebrates the release of The Dash by opening for dada Wednesday, March 1 at Shank Hall, 1434 N Farwell Ave.
Trevor Richard, a 2011 graduate of Mater Dei High School, was the Miami Marlins minor league pitcher of the year last season.
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MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are asking for the public's help as they investigate a lost child.
The child was found Wednesday morning, July 4 just after 2 a.m. near 12th and Oklahoma.
He was found by several people who notified police. The child is safe and unharmed, but police are attempting to reunite him with his family.
The child is described as male, black, approximately three years old, three feet tall, 50 pounds with short black hair . He is wearing an orange t-shirt, gray knee-length shorts with a yellow stripe on the side.
Anyone with information of the child is asked to please contact the Milwaukee Police Department Sensitive Crimes Division at 414-935-7405.
Nottingham Symphony Orchestra will be serving up the full English - musically speaking - in their next concert, taking place on Saturday, March 3, at Nottingham’s Albert Hall.
The concert, to be conducted by Derek Williams, will feature pieces by three leading English composers of the 20th century.
William Walton’s Johannesburg Festival Overture is a vibrant and entertaining concert opener and will be followed by Edward Elgar’s Cello Concerto, one of the most beloved concertos in the whole of the classical repertoire.
The second half is given over to one of the greatest and most performed of all 20th century works - The Planets Suite by Gustav Holst, in a performance which will also features the voices of the Mansfield-based Cantamus Girls’ Choir.
For more on the concert, go to www.nottinghamsymphony.org.uk
Jeff Daniel and Shalynn Sedgewick present their Love Show — songs from 1920s-50s on Wednesday, Feb. 14, at 12:30 p.m., at the Baldwin Center.
The songs will focus on all kinds of love, between sweethearts, parents/child, siblings, etc. Special songs will be performed, including Button up Your Overcoat, Our Love is Here to Stay, High Hopes, Toora Loora Loora and more.
Valentine treats and coffee will be served. Refreshments provided by Executive Care of Stratford.
Tickets are $3 in advance.
For more information, call 203-385-4050.
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (AP) — A member of the Rhode Island Air National Guard is facing a child pornography charge.
The Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force arrested 24-year-old Elijah Cady, of North Kingstown, on Tuesday. Cady has been charged with one count of possession of child pornography.
Cady was released following his arraignment. A judge has ordered Cady to have no unsupervised contact with minors as a condition of his release.
A phone listing for Cady could not be found, and it was not immediately clear whether he was being represented by a lawyer.
The Rhode Island National Guard said in a statement that it takes the charges extremely seriously. It says it will “take appropriate action at the appropriate time.”
Dinesh Karthik smashed a six off the last ball to pull off a stunning four-wicket win for India over Bangladesh in the final of the Twenty20 tri-nation series in Sri Lanka.
Asked to bat first in Colombo on Sunday, Bangladesh scored 8-166 in their 20 overs with Sabbir Rahman top scoring with 77 off 50 balls.
India started the chase well but stumbled midway and needed 34 runs off the last two overs when Karthik came out to bat.
Karthik scored 22 runs in the 19th over against seamer Rubel Hossain.
India needed 12 off the last over and Vijay Shankar was dismissed on the fifth delivery, leaving them needing five runs to win.
Karthik sent the ball over deep extra-cover to complete the chase, with India making 6-168.
Uproar as Capitol Hill pharmacist dishes on Alzheimer’s prescriptions for the powerful
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The owner of the Capitol Hill pharmacy that supplies prescription drugs for members of Congress and staff has sparked a frenzy of speculation after claiming he gives meds to lawmakers with “pretty serious health problems” and appearing to question their mental faculties.
“At first it’s cool, and then you realize, I’m filling some drugs that are for some pretty serious health problems as well. And these are the people that are running the country,” Grubb’s Pharmacy’s Dr. Michael Kim told STAT News, reportedly citing treatments for conditions like diabetes and Alzheimer’s.
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The number of registered voters in Nevada grew slightly last month as Democrats and Republicans work to grow their numbers ahead of this year's midterm elections.
Nevada Secretary of State Barbara Cegavske announced Tuesday that about 5,300 more Democrats and 2,800 more Republicans were registered to vote in April.
There were also about 3,800 nonpartisan voters who registered last month.
Democrats have the most registered voters in the state, with about 38 percent of Nevada's 1.4 million voters aligning with the party.
About 34 percent of Nevada voters are Republicans and 21 percent are unaffiliated.
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Monday, December 11, 2017 at 10:51 am |
An earthquake hit western Iran on Monday, the region where an earthquake last month killed at least 530 people, state media reported.
The center of the quake was near the town of Ezgele, but tremors were also felt in Kermanshah, the largest city in the area.
Iranian state media said the quake was a magnitude 6.0. The U.S. Geological Survey reported it was 5.4. Last month’s quake was a magnitude 7.3.
President Hassan Rouhani highlighted his government’s efforts in bringing aid and temporary housing to the victims of last month’s quake. Hard-line rivals said the government response was not quick enough or adequate.
No reports of deaths or injuries have come in, the governor of Kermanshah province said, according to state media.
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COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) – A Texas lawmaker says Texas A&M University won’t host a “white lives matter” rally on the campus next month.
Republican state Rep. John Raney said Monday that university chancellor John Sharp told him the event had been canceled due to “hate messages” on social media and police concerns of violence. The event had been scheduled for Sept. 11.
Raney made the announcement on the floor of the Texas House of Representatives just hours after lawmakers said they were working to stop the rally form taking place.
Texas A&M officials confirmed the event had been canceled.
The event was organized by a former A&M student who said he was inspired by the weekend’s “Unite the Right” rally in Charlottesville, Virginia.
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Pope Francis is willing to meet with Venezuela’s government and opposition to relaunch efforts to solve the country’s volatile political crisis, a Vatican envoy has said. The pontiff encouraged the sides to launch talks last year to ease tensions, but the dialogue broke down in December.
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An economic crisis sparked by falling oil prices has sparked opposition demands for a vote to remove Maduro. He has refused to allow such a vote, which the opposition says is one of its conditions for holding talks.
“The pope has expressed his availability, if (the sides) consider it useful” for him to meet with them, the Vatican’s envoy in Caracas Aldo Giordano yesterday told reporters.
Maduro and opposition leaders had said in recent days that they were considering going to meet with Francis — the first pope from Latin America — at the Vatican.
New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) The government on Wednesday notified the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) "Insolvency Resolution Process for Corporate Persons" regulations, 2018.
"The regulations provide that wherever the corporate debtor has classes of creditors having at least ten creditors in the class, the interim resolution professional shall offer a choice of three insolvency professionals in the public announcement to act as the authorised representative of creditors in each class," the IBBI said in a statement.
"A creditor in a class may indicate its choice of an insolvency professional, from amongst the three choices provided by the interim resolution professional, to act as its authorised representative," it added.
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A Wyoming judge has set an Aug. 7 trial date for a 19-year-old Casper man accused of raping and attempting to murder a 4-year-old girl. In addition, District Judge Thomas Sullins on Tuesday also ordered that Brandtly Bedsaul undergo a second mental evaluation.
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The catch of the day wasn’t dolphin or mahi-mahi for one Florida fisherman – it was a Square Grouper!
Jorge Bustamante was fishing off the coast of Pompano Beach, Florida on Monday when he reeled in a kilo of marijuana.
The weed was packed up and floating in the water. Bustamante called the Coast Guard who were more than happy to take the marijuana brick off of his hands.
Bustamante said the marijuana was an “early birthday gift from Pablo Escobar.”
Have you ever caught anything weird while fishing?
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LOS ANGELES (AP) - The J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles is returning an ancient marble statue to Italy.
The museum announced Wednesday that the "Statue of Zeus Enthroned" is being voluntarily returned after the Italian government said it obtained a recently discovered fragment of the sculpture.
The 29-inch-high statuette is believed to date from the 1st century BC.
The museum bought the piece in 1992 from an American couple but the Los Angeles Times says (http://lat.ms/2sAWgvn ) there's no documentation indicating it was legally exported.
At the time of purchase, the Getty's senior antiquities curator was Marion True. Italy later indicted True for conspiracy to traffic in illegal antiquities but eventually dropped the case.
However, in the past decade, the Getty has returned dozens of artworks to Italy and Greece.
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Rutgers has agreed to play Syracuse in a home-and-home series in football starting in 2020.
The Orange will play at High Point Solutions Stadium in 2020 and the Scarlet Knights will go north the following year to play at Carrier Dome.
The series replaces a previously scheduled home-and-home for Rutgers against UCLA. The Scarlet Knights dropped out of that series and will have to pay UCLA $500,000. About half of that amount will be saved by not having to send the team to California for two days.
Rutgers of the Big Ten and Syracuse of the ACC played for 33 consecutive seasons between 1980 and 2012. The run ended when the schools changed conferences.
March 31 China Rapid Finance Ltd
* China Rapid Finance Ltd files for U.S. IPO of $100 million - sec filing
* China Rapid Finance Ltd says IPO of american depositary shares representing class a ordinary shares
* China Rapid Finance Ltd says ADSS have been approved for listing on new york stock exchange under the symbol “XRF”
* China Rapid Finance Ltd says Morgan Stanley. Credit Suisse, Jefferies are underwriters for the IPO
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BROOKFIELD, Ohio (WYTV) – Brookfield police are investigating an armed robbery that happened in the township on Wednesday night.
At 11:19 p.m., officers were sent to the 8000 block of Addison Road for a reported armed robbery of an occupied home.
Police do not believe it was a random act. They’re currently investigating the incident.
Those with information on the robbery are asked to call the police department at (330) 448-6960 or the crime tipline at (330) 969-1110.
Floyd Mayweather said in an Instagram post on Tuesday that he's made no deal to fight either UFC star Conor McGregor or any other fighter, reiterating that he's happily retired.
The post came shortly after UFC President Dana White tweeted that, "no deal is even close to being done."?
Earlier Tuesday, ESPN's Stephen A. Smith said he'd spoken with Mayweather on Saturday while both were attending the NBA game in Oklahoma City vs. the Golden State Warriors. Mayweather told Smith then that ""we're getting very, very close" to the superfight.
OAKLAND, Calif. — The NBA’s Golden State Warriors will buy the popular half-time entertainer known as the Red Panda Acrobat a custom-made, $25,000 unicycle to replace the one stolen from San Francisco’s airport.
KTVU-TV reports Friday that the team notified Rong Niu’s agent of its plan to replace the 7-foot (2.13-meter) unicycle the acrobat uses in her plate-juggling routine at halftime shows across the country. Agent Pat Figley says the unicycle will be built in China.
Police released surveillance photos from San Francisco International Airport’s baggage claim area showing a man wheeling away black bags containing the unicycle. Niu has had the unicycle stolen Jan. 24 for 30 years.
She is a regular performer for the Warriors, the Los Angeles Clippers and Los Angeles Lakers. She’s also appeared on America’s Got Talent.
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"Vision Sonora is pretty much at a stop gap right now even though the plan was completed in December of 2013 and was adopted by the City Council," said Williams. Mayor Williams continued, "We continue to go after grant dollars and we have not been as successful as what we would have liked to have been to receive those grant dollars.
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During competing speeches in front of roughly 200 business leaders gathered at the Hamilton Manor on Tuesday night, Republican Kim Guadagno and Democrat Phil Murphy laid out starkly different visions of the state’s economic past and future before asking the audience for its support in their bids to replace Chris Christie as governor. (Read More)
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Remember Derk Boerrigter? Well, he's having a pop at Celtic today.
The former Ajax winger only played 26 times during his three seasons in Glasgow and he puts that blame firmly on the Celtic medical team for failing to notice his broken ankle.
Meanwhile, Rangers have opened talks with promising youngster Ross McCrorie over a new deal.
And there's a rather festive feel to our social media section with snow all around and of course, your staple team night out fancy dress photo. This time, it's Dundee United.
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April 10 Tutor Perini Corp
* Tutor Perini announces senior notes offering
* Tutor Perini Corp - announced it is offering $500 million in aggregate principal amount of senior notes due 2025
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A fire in the Bridge Street area of Larne yesterday evening was 'deliberate', Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service has said.
Two applicances from Larne Fire Stations were called to a gorse fire approximately 600m long at around 6.52pm on Tuesday.
"The cause of the fire appears to be deliberate," a spokesperson for NIFRS added.
"The incident was dealt with at 7.35pm."
I’m not a big hospital/surgery guy, but then again, WHO IS? One of those injuries from awhile back that had to finally be dealt with last Thursday. So here comes the physical therapy (doing those home exercises!) dumped the pain pills by Saturday and was riding the stationary bike by Saturday afternoon. You know what I missed though? This gig. Once again, playing music, answering emails (slowly) and picking up the phone. Hanging with YOU. Not just saying that shit, it’s real. Only gone for a few days but I really missed it. THANKS.
CNN's Andy Scholes gives you all the information you need to know ahead of Super Bowl LII.
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When are you most likely to be involved in a serious - or fatal - car crash?
At a four-way intersection with a traffic light - when someone runs a red.
St Louis County has found a way to keep tabs on twice as many intersections with half the law enforcement officers - and that's good news for everyone but the folks who are driving impaired or distracted and blowing through the red lights.
Police have launched an appeal for information after a large piece of stone was thrown at a car on a busy road.
The shocking incident happened on Gisburn Road in Barrowford as the car approached the White Bear pub at around 4-30pm on Sunday.
As the female driver approached the pedestrian crossing the stone hit her car leaving her extremely shook up by the incident but luckily she was uninjured as the consequences could have been much worse.
If anyone has any information in relation to this incident please contact PC 5663 Bibby on 101 or email 5663@lancashire.pnn.police.uk quoting EG1804514
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Think you have what it takes to be 007 himself? Your local SafeHouse is hosting a James Bond lookalike contest, where the winner will be awarded a $200 bar tab. Control has issued a classified message to all agents and operatives to observe Global James Bond Day by becoming the most convincing 007 or agents of intrigue inspired by any film in the James Bond dynasty.Use your imagination, Agents. The competition is set to be fierce. The most convincing agent will be announced at 8 PM.
× Canadian Senate passes bill to make anthem gender neutral
OTTAWA, Ontario — Canada’s Senate has passed a bill to make the country’s national anthem gender neutral.
The legislation to change “O Canada” won its final approval with the Senate vote. The bill changes the second line of the anthem from “true patriot love, in all thy sons command” to “in all of us command.”
The bill had stalled in the Senate as the opposition Conservatives fought its passage, but it won Senate approval on a voice vote Wednesday.
The change was proposed by late Liberal lawmaker Mauril Belanger, who was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s disease and did not live to see it become law.
The unelected senate usually rubber-stamps legislation passed by the House of Commons.
Raleigh native and Campbell basketball star Chris Clemons has withdrawn his name from the NBA Draft, meaning that he will return to Buies Creek for his senior season.
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Mumbai: Actress Taapsee Pannu on Wednesday started shooting the Mumbai schedule of “Judwaa 2”.
Last month, Taapsee had wrapped up the London schedule of the movie, in which she features with Varun Dhawan. Now she has started shooting at the Film City here.
“We will have a song and a few scenes to be shot here before we leave for Portugal next month. The song ‘Tan tana tan’ will be shot on a set. We are almost approaching the final leg of filming and can’t wait for the fun to unfold on screen,” Taapsee said in a statement.
The film marks the actress’s second collaboration with director David Dhawan, who gave her a debut role in “Chashme Baddoor”.
With “Judwaa 2”, another entertaining side of Taapsee’s acting skills will be seen after intense dramas like “Baby”, “Pink” and “Naam Shabana”.
A former resident at a Catholic children's home has told an inquiry that she was raped by a priest.
Helen Holland said she was eight years old when the priest and a nun began to sexually abuse her at Nazareth House in Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire.
She told the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry the nun held her down during the abuse.
Ms Holland, who has waived her right to anonymity, said she suffered years of physical and emotional cruelty.
She said the nun repeatedly told her the devil was inside her.
The inquiry before Lady Smith continues.
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Music legend Carlos Santana has donated $100,000 to benefit earthquake relief for the children of Mexico.
Related: John Mayer, Carlos Santana Honor Glenn Campbell with Tributes
Santana revealed the generous donation via his official Facebook page.
“Following three recent devastating earthquakes in Mexico, I am making a $100,000 donation through The Milagro Foundation to support Save the Children’s relief and recovery efforts to help children and families in Mexico,” the guitarist wrote.
“Our brothers and sisters in Mexico are in desperate need of our compassion, love and support at this time. I’m proud to make this donation through the Milagro Foundation to Save the Children which is on the ground directly responding to children’s needs following the earthquakes,” he continued. “I encourage everyone to join me in helping our neighbors get back on their feet. Let’s come together as one to make a difference in the lives of these children and their families.”
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Janet Jackson wants to make it crystal clear: She will not be joining Justin Timberlake during this year's Super Bowl halftime show.
The pop icon says in a statement "to put to rest any speculation or rumors" as to whether she will be performing at the Super Bowl between the Philadelphia Eagles and the New England Patriots in Minnesota on Sunday: "I will not."
She thanks her fans for their support and says she looks forward to seeing them very soon.
Timberlake is returning to the halftime show 14 years after a wardrobe malfunction with Jackson caused a national controversy.
Police are investigating after holes were drilled into the gas tanks of 14 vehicles at an Orillia business.
Orillia OPP received the complaint on Jan. 29 after an employee at the business discovered a puddle of fuel under one of the vehicles.
Anyone with information regarding this crime can contact police at 705-326-3536.
Office leasing has strengthened in Tempe, Scottsdale and the Camelback Corridor in Phoenix, thanks to steady job growth and demand, said CBRE Research. CBRE Research study sees better Phoenix-area office market in 2017 Office leasing has strengthened in Tempe, Scottsdale and the Camelback Corridor in Phoenix, thanks to steady job growth and demand, said CBRE Research.
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EFFINGHAM, Ill. (WAND) - The trial for one of two men accused of breaking into a truck stop and a hotel in Effingham is set to begin today.
51-year-old's Michael Kiser's trial will get underway. He and 23-year-old Jacob Thompson, both of Louisville, Kentucky, were arrested on unrelated charges in Vandalia.
Effingham police said someone broke into the Verizon department of the TA Truckstop on Evergreen Avenue and stole eleven cell phones worth $7,100.
About an hour later, Vandalia Police conducted a traffic stop and found Kiser and Thompson.
Inside the men's vehicle, police reported finding cell phones and other items they believe were stolen.
Vandalia police arrested the men on local charges.
Effingham police later learned someone had broken into a Hampton Inn & Suites, damaged an electronic door and stole linens and a mini fridge.
Calvary Baptist Church, located at 602 N. McGee St. in Borger, will host a Camp Out Getting S'More of Jesus VBS Saturday, October 7 and Sunday, October 8. The VBS starts at 6:00 p.m. and ends at 8:45 p.m. both evenings. Volunteers are welcome and registration is open Monday-Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
To register or for more information, please call Courtney Eubanks with the church's youth department at (806) 886-0125.
With their budgets already cut and more cuts possibly on the way, New Mexico's colleges and universities need money. Funding for higher education is up in the air because of the governor, and that has parents and students wondering how much more they could be paying in the fall.
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A theft and burglary suspect was identified through surveillance video recorded in an apartment on the 500 block of North Frances Street.
The footage showed 21-year-old Zayne Willis entering an unlocked apartment and stealing money from wallets while at least one resident was asleep, according to a Madison Police Department incident report.
Another camera showed Willis stealing a $950 coat from the common area of the building.
Willis was arrested for burglary with person lawfully present in dwelling and for theft.
UW freshmen forced to return stolen tree to Frances streetA group of University of Wisconsin freshmen were forced to return a Christmas tree they stole Friday afternoon. The tree, Read…
Cooking on a weeknight always sounds like a great idea until the pile of dirty dishes is staring you in the face. The good news is there are tons of one-pot and -pan recipes to save us all from the dreaded dish-duty woes, and in particular, Italian recipes. For those nights when all you want is a comforting pasta, lasagna, or chicken dish — without the hassle of cleanup — turn to one of these 25 recipes.
March 30 Aiptek International Inc:
* Says it will issue 1.1 million new shares via private placement to eight individuals and an investment company at T$2.76 per share
* Says the proceeds will be used to enrich operating funds
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× Lawmakers may extend Connecticut seatbelt law to backseat
HARTFORD— Connecticut lawmakers are considering whether to expand the state’s 33-year-old seatbelt law to include everyone riding in a vehicle.
A bill that unanimously cleared the General Assembly’s Public Health Committee on Monday would require all back-seat passengers to buckle up, instead of mandating that only front-seat passengers and children under age 16 years old — no matter where they’re sitting — wear restraints.
The state’s Department of Public Health is advocating for the legislation, noting that more than 100 of the average 270 motor vehicle crash-related deaths that occur in Connecticut each year could be saved if everyone in the vehicle wore a seatbelt.
Recently testifying on behalf of Connecticut’s two AAA automobile clubs, Fran Mayko said 29 states and Washington, D.C., currently require back-seat passengers to wear seatbelts.
EAST HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) – East Haven Police say they’ve arrested 31-year-old Brian McInerney for sexual assault.
He was in court Tuesday morning and charged with first degree sexual assault. The arrest stems from an investigation after a woman filed a complaint with police.
The woman told investigators McInerney is an acquaintance who invited her to his house for a party. However, no one else was at the party.
The unwanted contact happened Monday, April 10, 2017.
McInerney was held on a $75,000 bond.
An Ohio teenager who pleaded guilty to fatally shooting her father has been sentenced to juvenile prison until she's 21.
The 15-year-old was sentenced on Monday in Butler County Juvenile Court. She pleaded guilty last month to a murder charge. She originally was charged with aggravated murder.
Authorities say the teen loaded a handgun and shot her 71-year-old father in the face in February 2017 at the family's home in Hamilton, roughly 30 miles (48 kilometers) north of Cincinnati. Authorities say she told 911 dispatchers that she shot him.
Her attorney says the girl accepts responsibility. A motive hasn't been offered.
The judge says the teen could serve several years to life in adult prison if she doesn't behave in juvenile prison.
The Associated Press generally doesn't name juveniles charged with crimes.
Swift has opened up about her approach to making music to The Hollywood Reporter, where she's being celebrated as among "Music's Ruling Class." "I still do a lot of prep work before I walk through the studio door," Swift revealed while discussing her latest full-length, Reputation.
"I think that's the Nashville songwriting school of thought, which will always be deeply ingrained in me. With a songwriting baseline firmly in place, that's when we feel the freedom to go in and take risks with production. And we took quite a few with this one." Read more - here.
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1:49 Stoops evaluates how the Cats defended the triple-option
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Raelene Castle: Rugby Australia Appoints First Woman Chief
Australia’s rugby union governing body has chosen Raelene Castle as its new chief executive, the first time a woman has been given the job. Rugby Australia said Ms Castle was “extremely impressive” with an “outstanding track record”. The appointment of the experienced sports administrator makes …
March 30 President Trump's U.S. Air Force Secretary nominee Dr. Heather Wilson, a former congressional representative from New Mexico, told senators on Thursday that other jets did not have the stealth capability of Lockheed Martin Corp's F-35 fighter jet.
During a U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on her nomination Wilson said she believed that F-15, F-16 and F-18 fighter jets could not retroactively be given the stealth capabilities of Lockheed Martin Corp's F-35 fighter jet. (Reporting by Mike Stone)
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Northbound lanes of the access road to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport have been closed Friday afternoon (Feb. 2) due to gas line break, according to the airport's Twitter account.
Via Twitter, the airport alerted shortly before 3:30 p.m. that the gas line break had prompted an "emergency road closure" of the access road's northbound lanes. That closure extends from Airline Drive up to the Interstate 10 exchange and Veterans Memorial Boulevard.
Alert: Due to a gas line break, an emergency road closure is in place on both northbound lanes of Airport Access Road from the Airport between Airline Drive and I-10/Veterans Boulevard. -- New Orleans Airport (@NO_Airport) February 2, 2018
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On Friday April 14th just before 11:30pm the Will County Sheriff’s Office was called to the 25000 block of Canal Road in Unincorporated Channahon Township regarding a possible shooting. Upon arrival Deputies found a 29 year old Nathan Hofkamp in the residence with an apparent gunshot wound to the torso. Minooka Fire Department transported Hofkamp to Presence St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet where he was pronounced deceased. The victim had just been released from prison and was celebrating with family members inside the residence when a disturbance broke out. Sources have told WJOL that 65-years-old James F. Hess, who lived with Hofkamp’s mother, became upset when he felt the party became to rowdy and fired a shot striking the victim in the chest. Records from the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Will County show that Hess has been charged with two counts of First-Degree Murder. Hess’ bond has been set at $1 million.
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A baby doll hangs from a scale used to track the weight of infants in a mock medical tent at the "Refugee Camp in my Neighbourhood" installation at a Sydney park in Australia, August 7, 2017. The temporary "refugee camp" project, established by a...more
A baby doll hangs from a scale used to track the weight of infants in a mock medical tent at the "Refugee Camp in my Neighbourhood" installation at a Sydney park in Australia, August 7, 2017. The temporary "refugee camp" project, established by a local Sydney council, has been set up to replicate the real life conditions of refugee camps around the world and employs former refugees as tour guides to educate Australians on the plight of millions displaced by humanitarian emergencies globally. REUTERS/Jason Reed
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* POST HOLDINGS INC SAYS CEO ROBERT VITALE‘S FY 2017 TOTAL COMPENSATION WAS $8.6 MILLION VERSUS $18 MILLION IN FY 2016 - SEC FILING
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Wasiu Apesin changed his Facebook profile picture at about 4:33pm on the 31/12/2016. In less than 18 hours, he was dead. A knockout (banger, fire cracker) thrown towards the Temidayo Central Mosque brought down an electric cable that killed the Olabisi Onabanjo university student.
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NORTHAMPTON, Mass. (WWLP) – To celebrate Black History Month, Smith College is welcoming a civil rights pioneer to their campus Friday evening.
Ruby Bridges is historical and Smith College is celebrating Black History Month with her.
Bridges was only 6-years-old, when she became the first black student to attend a segregated school in Louisiana.
Her story was so groundbreaking, Norman Rockwell depicted her struggle and advancement, is his famous civil rights painting.
“It had a lot of significance and it survived a few of the uprising, that you’ve seen in the United States,” said Wray Gunn of Sheffield.
That was uncle of the little girl Rockwell used to depict Bridges in his 1964 painting “The Problem We All Live With.”
It shows a young Bridges being escorted by federal marshals, before being greeted by an angry mob.
It was held at Greene Hall.
With many waving a variety of signs critical of President Donald Trump, more than 200 people assembled Saturday in Bethlehem for the Lehigh Valley Tax March. "Make America Sane Again," read one held by Larry Koplik, who was joined on Payrow Plaza by Sarah Roberts.
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Midland County Mosquito Control has detected a higher than normal circulation of West Nile Virus this year. That comes after the first-ever horse
tested positive for the disease on August 3. The horse has been euthanized because of complications caused by the virus. Mosquito Control officials say the horse’s diagnosis, along with the highest-ever number of crows and blue jays testing positive for West Nile this season, are an indication that humans are more at risk of being infected.
Eighteen birds have tested positive for West Nile this year, compared to around four in previous years. Midland County Mosquito Control has increased fogging on county roads, and has requested approval to fog a state forest area near where the horse was found. Residents are advised to take steps to avoid mosquito bites.
You can find more information on the agency’s website: https://co.midland.mi.us/MosquitoControl.aspx
Woman who went over waterfall rescued after grabbing rock
BELLINGHAM, Wash. (AP) — Authorities say a woman who went over a small waterfall in northwestern Washington was able to grab a rock in the middle of the raging creek and was later rescued.
The Bellingham Herald reports the 25-year-old woman slipped while taking photos near Racehorse Falls Saturday evening.
Whatcom County Fire District 14 Chief Jerry Debruin says she was carried over at least one of the smaller upper falls.
He says despite being injured the woman grabbed onto a rock and hauled herself out of the water onto a ledge above a large waterfall.
Debruin says that was probably the last rock she could have grabbed.
He says the rescue was difficult in part because the canyon has a sheer rock walls.
The woman was eventually taken to a local hospital.
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Information from: The Bellingham Herald, http://www.bellinghamherald.com
When you’re cleaning up after number two, don’t forget your number one gadget.
NTT Docomo, a unit of Japan’s telecom giant, has installed smartphone wipes in restrooms at Tokyo Narita International Airport.
Toru Hanai / Reuters A man demonstrates the new cellphone toilet paper.
The company even posted a helpful instructional video on how to use Japanese toilets and bidets (which it calls a “shower”) as well as the new smartphone wipes.
The company said the wipes will be in some of the Narita bathrooms until March 15.
Toru Hanai / Reuters A close-up look at the new smartphone toilet paper.
The wipes also double as ads for NTT’s wifi service as well as a travel guide app that offers voice translation for visitors to Japan.
But no matter where you are, giving the phone a wipe isn’t a bad idea: A 2012 study for the Wall Street Journal found poop germs on all eight of the cellphones randomly tested, while a University of Arizona study found that phones are 10 times germier than the typical toilet seat.
New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved renewal of the pact between Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and the Saudi Organisation for Certified Public Accountants (SOCPA).
The pact was signed in 2014, for mutual cooperation in the "accountancy profession".
The ICAI-SOCPA collaboration will also enable mutual exchanges in the areas of corporate governance, technical research and advice, quality assurance, forensic accounting, issues for Small and Medium Sized Practices (SMPs), Islamic Finance and Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
"The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) will foster strong working relations between the ICAI and SOCPA, thus giving strong professional opportunities to chartered accountants in India and more confidence to employers in Eastern Province in Saudi Arabia," a statement said.
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Ascension Health and Providence St. Joseph Health have been reported to be in talks about merging. The two Catholic non-profits would create the largest U.S. hospital chain according to the Wall Street Journal.
Ascension Health, who owns Jane Phillips Medical Center, did not respond to a request for comment.
The two have reportedly been in talks about a deal, but have not reached an agreement.
COLFAX — Colfax High School and Elementary School were briefly locked down Monday morning as Placer County sheriff’s deputies search for a wanted man.
Officials identified the man as Brian Harris, who was last seen off Alpine Way in Colfax — near both schools.
Deputies did not go into detail for why Harris was wanted, only saying he had “outstanding felony warrants.”
Harris is said to have shoulder-length dirty blonde hair, and was last seen wearing a camouflage jacket, shorts and a black backpack. A photo provided by the Sheriff’s Office appears to show Harris with a different haircut.
An American college student has been reported missing in Bermuda.
Bermuda police say 19-year-old Mark Dombroski was on a rugby tour with Saint Joseph's University, of Philadelphia, when he disappeared early Sunday.
Police say he was last seen around 1 a.m. at The Dog House, a bar and restaurant in Hamilton, the island's capital. They are asking for the public's help in locating the missing teen, circulating a flyer with his photos.
The police say "there is concern for his well-being."
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Saint Joseph's is a Roman Catholic Jesuit university. It issued a statement saying it has been in touch with the freshman's family and "continues to pray for his safe return."
Dombroski is from Media, Pennsylvania, and is a 2017 graduate of Archmere Academy in Claymont, Delaware.
Three-time Japan Series champion Shinya Miyamoto was named the Tokyo Yakult Swallows’ new bench coach Friday.
Miyamoto will be second in command to Junji Ogawa, who on Thursday was unveiled as the manager for next season.
A 10-time Golden Glove winner and former All-Star shortstop and third base, Miyamoto, 46, returns to the dugout for the first time since 2013, when he retired as player-coach.
Miyamoto captained the Japan national team at the 2004 Athens Olympics and 2008 Beijing Games, and played at the inaugural 2006 World Baseball Classic.
The Swallows also named Katsuyuki Dobashi, 48, as their new infield and base-running coach.
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• Almost everyone will have to think about whether to buy or rent or home.
• It depends on your financial goals and willingness to be your own superintendent.
• Here's a handy flowchart that will help you decide.
Choosing whether to buy or rent a home could be one of the most important decisions you make in your life. Are you ready to settle down? Will one price work out better than the other?
It depends on your financial situation, like how you'd like to manage your savings, if you have an emergency fund, and whether you'd rather try to fix your broken toilet yourself or just complain to your superintendent.
It's also a decision that's harder and harder to make for young people, as financial inequality leads more young people to simply live with their parents, and to put off buying a home until later in their lives.
Check out our handy chart, first put together by Business Insider, that factors in all the major decisions you need to make when choosing whether to rent or buy a home.
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1:35 Crews working to patch a leaky levee at Tyler Island
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5:01 Trump talks about Russia accusations, business dealings in first post-election press conference
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April 10 China Merchants Securities Co Ltd :
* Board proposes to appoint wang yan as executive director of sixth session of the board
* China merchants securities co ltd - gong shaolin will cease to act as the executive director, chairman of the board
* Board proposes to appoint xiong jiantao as executive director for sixth session of board
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A Brampton woman is celebrating after a major win in the lottery recently.
On Wednesday, May 23, Maltinena Armstrong won $100,000 through Encore. Armstrong matched the final six out of seven Encore numbers to win her prize. She claimed her $100,000 cheque at the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. prize centre in Toronto.
The winning ticket was purchased at Hasty Market on Rambler Drive in Brampton. Encore can be played in conjunction with most online lottery games for an extra $1. There is an Encore draw every day.
Fans have been clowning Mo’Nique since she took to Instagram a few weeks ago to request a Netflix boycott. The comedian had reportedly received only $500,000 for a Netflix special which paled in comparison to the $13 million offered to Amy Schumer, and the $20 million given to both Chris Rock and Dave Chappelle.
Some, celebrities and fans alike, have given Mo’Nique their unquestionable support while others continue to question her claims. They wondered whether the Oscar-winner had just created the whole thing. So she gave the most doubtful members of her audience what they wanted.
READ: Mo’Nique Accuses Netflix Of Gender And Color Bias, Calls For Boycott
The comedian posted a screenshot of an email that divulged the most private details of her would-have-been deal that was allegedly proposed by Netflix. The email did, in fact, mention that she would receive a $500,000 talent fee.
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MT. STERLING, Ky. (WTVQ) – Montgomery County Emergency Management says 16 homes were evacuated on Tuesday afternoon after a gas line ruptured in the 1500 block of Harpers Ridge Road.
They say it will be several more hours before anyone is allowed back into their home.
Columbia Gas repair crews are waiting for the pressure to drop so they can begin repairs on the line, according to officials.
Emergency Management says Kentucky Utilities shut down electric service to 36 customers in the area as a precaution.
They are asking people to use caution while in the area.
In its 78th year, the fund collects donations from generous readers and area residents to help buy toys for children in need in Central Massachusetts. Children 12 and younger who would otherwise not receive any holiday gifts are eligible to receive at least two toys each.
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RAWALPINDI Jan 02 (APP): Commander of National Guard of the
Kingdom of Bahrain, Lt Gen Sheikh Mohamed Bin Isa Bin Salman Al-Khalifa on Monday visited General Headquarters and called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa.
According to ISPR, the visiting dignitary congratulated General Qamar Javed Bajwa on assumption of Command of Pakistan Army.
During the meeting, matters related to regional security and professional interests were discussed.
BRIEF-Magma Fincorp to seek members' nod for issue of debt securities up to 20 bln rupees
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VANCOUVER – The city of Vancouver’s new empty homes tax is expected to bring in $30 million in revenue in its first year.
Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson says $17 million has already been collected from owners of almost 8,500 properties that were determined to be vacant or under utilized for at least six months of the year.
The tax is the first of its kind in Canada, requiring homeowners who do not live in or rent out their properties to pay a one per cent levy based on the assessed value of the home.
Robertson says the tax was intended to address the city’s near-zero vacancy rate.
The mayor says it’s unclear yet if the tax has increased rental accommodation, and better data collection methods are being developed for the city to monitor the impact of initiates like the tax more closely.
The median tax due is just under $10,000 and Robertson says anyone who doesn’t pay up will face fines and have the bill added to their property taxes next year.
Bid to toughen Louisiana anti-bestiality law draws pushback
BATON ROUGE (AP) - A Louisiana senator's effort to strengthen anti-bestiality laws is facing unexpected opposition from lawmakers who see it as an underhanded move to strike the state's unconstitutional ban on sodomy.
The proposal to create a new, wide-ranging law against bestiality would untangle the crime from the ban on sodomy in Louisiana's "crime against nature " statute. That's causing some lawmakers to label the measure a sly chess move meant to get rid of the anti-sodomy law.
But Sen. J.P. Morrell is pushing back, arguing the state's four-word bestiality law is inadequate and needs to include things like mental evaluations and penalties for trafficking animals for sex.
Advocates for Morrell's proposal say that in the past three years six states have updated their laws against bestiality.
Opponents say current law in Louisiana is fine.
White House wants much higher penalties for those caught dealing in fentanyl insight from Tamara Keith, White House correspondent for NPR.
Chelsea Clinton, now a 37-year-old mother of two, has spent her adulthood weaving in and out of the family business. But even when she has dabbled in politics, her position as first kid, as Jack Shafer observed in February 2016, allowed her to hover above the fray - untouched by partisan squabbles and almost off-limits to the press.
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A hard-line Israeli lawmaker is sarcastically thanking Twitter for briefly freezing his account following a post he wrote about wishing a teen Palestinian protester had been shot.
Bezalel Smotrich of the Jewish Home party says Tuesday that Twitter had given greater prominence to his stance that the 17-year-old was a "terrorist."
Smotrich says Twitter's "bullying" unmasked the liberals who "support free speech for all as long as you think just like them."
Smotrich says he was cut off for about 12 hours after his post about Ahed Tamimi, who is serving an eight-month prison term for slapping and kicking Israeli soldiers outside her West Bank home.
Smotrich wrote that instead of arresting her, the soldiers should have shot her in the knee to put her in "home arrest for life."
The Glasgow Middle School baseball game scheduled for today has been cancelled.
Today’s Glasgow High School Varsity baseball game has been cancelled due to rain.
Troopers celebrate 7-year-old's last day of chemo treatment
BATON ROUGE- Several Louisiana State Troopers spent their Monday celebrating a 7-year-old's last day of chemotherapy.
The Troopers arrived at the St. Jude Baton Rouge Affiliate Clinic to spend time with Hadlee, who finished her last day of chemo treatment on Monday.
The Troopers even surprised Hadlee with a cake that read "No Mo Chemo," as well as cupcakes for the occasion.
"LSTA Troop A Trooper's Charities is proud of our partnership with St. Jude, and will keep supporting and attending 'No Mo Chemo' parties to celebrate victories such as this one," the Troop wrote in a Facebook post.
DRUG PEDDLER CAUGHT IN BUY-BUST OPERATION!!! At around 11:30 o’clock in the evening of June 18, 2018, personnel of Panglao PNP led by PINSP GERONIMO...
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He is survived by his Wife Ingrid Moore, daughters Patricia Humphrey of WV, Christina Rowe of Florida, and son Sean Moore of Tahoe, NV. and nine grandchildren.
He was born in Chelsea, MA on August 5, 1942. He held an MBA from Ashland University and retired from Kaiser Permanente in 2014.
A former avid Marathon Runner and active in the Norwalk, OH Chapter of Huron County Master Gardeners. He served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. A self-made man; selfless and kind.
Service will be private.
Donations may be made in his name to the American Cancer Society.
Online condolences may be shared at www.fosterfh.com.
Foster Funeral Home & Crematory, Huron, is assisting the family with arrangements.
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Defense: Suspect in New Orleans officer's death mentally ill
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Jurors have heard opening statements in the trial of a man charged with first-degree murder in the 2015 shooting death of a New Orleans police officer.
The attorney for Travis Boys told jurors that Boys, who faces life in prison if convicted, is mentally ill.
Boys has pleaded not guilty and not guilty by reason of insanity in the death of Officer Daryle Holloway. New Orleans news outlets report that defense attorney Billy Sothern told jurors they will have to determine not what happened, but why it happened.
Assistant District Attorney Inga Petrovich said the evidence will point to a guilty verdict.
Holloway was shot to death while transporting Boys to jail in a police SUV. Police have said they believe Boys smuggled a gun into the vehicle.
hit a record high of Rs 736, up 5% on the BSE in intra-day trade on Thursday ahead of 1:1 issue. The Company has fixed Thursday, June 7, 2018 as the for determining the entitlement of members to receive equity shares of the Company in the ratio of 1:1 i.e. one new equity share of Rs 2 each for every one existing equity share of Rs 2 each.
The stock will turn ex-bonus on Wednesday, June 6, 2018.
outperformed the market by surging 20% since the board of directors at their meeting held on April 14, 2018 had recommended bonus issue. On comparison, the S&P BSE Sensex was up 2% during the same period.
In past one year, shares of housing finance company rallied 86% against 12% rise in the benchmark index.
At 10:00 am; the stock was trading 3.5% higher at Rs 727 on the BSE, as compared to 0.14% rise in the Sensex. The trading volumes on the counter more than doubled with a combined 408,747 shares changed hands on the BSE and NSE so far.
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You will cover your eyes when watching this film. Whether it's because of the gore, the visceral torture scenes, or the horrifying dilemma central to the film's premise, we couldn't tell you. But you will be taken on a roller coaster of emotions.
Metacritic Score: 46
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Barrie Police hoping someone can help shed light on a road rage incident in the south end. Officers say a coupe and SUV were involved in a feud of some kind in the Veterans Drive and Caplan Avenue area of town around 9:00 Tuesday morning. A small black car may have also been involved here. Police are hoping the driver of that black car or anyone who witnessed the interaction, give them a call. Contact Constable Watt of the Barrie Police Service at 705-725-7025 ext. 2942 or email at jwatt@barriepolice.ca. Any information can be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or leave an anonymous tip online at www.tipsubmit.com
The dental hygiene clinic at the Carl Sandburg College Annex, 209 E. Main St., in downtown Galesburg will again provide low-cost dental services (with no insurance necessary) during the upcoming academic year.
The clinic will begin seeing patients Aug. 22. It offers teeth cleanings for as little as $10 in addition to full-mouth series X-rays and panoramic X-rays for patients of all ages.
These services are provided by second-year students in Sandburg’s dental hygiene program who are supervised by experienced, licensed faculty members and dentists. Appointments last about 3½ hours each, and it typically takes at least two appointments to complete a cleaning.
Prices for each series of services for the 2017-18 academic year are:
Adult cleaning — $25
Sandburg student with College ID — $15
Children’s cleanings — $15
Seniors (60+) — $10
Full-mouth series X-rays — $15
Panoramic X-ray — $15
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call the Annex at 309.344.2595.
April 5 Bebe Stores Inc
* Bebe Stores Inc - On March 28, 2017, Bebe Stores, Inc. committed to close 21 Bebe Store locations - SEC Filing
* Continuing to explore options with respect to its remaining stores
* Bebe Stores - Co to incur impairment charge related to closed stores of about $2.0 million, will make termination payment to landlord of about $7.4 million Source text: [bit.ly/2oEpW8I] Further company coverage:
You probably remember a couple years back when Iggy Azalea caught her then-fiancé Nick Young cheating on tape, via footage from their home security cameras. After that, her next logical step was to torch his entire closet for revenge.
The Australian rapper talked with Andy Cohen on Watch What Happens Live, and admitted that she lit all of Swaggy P’s designer clothes on fire. She says, “I burned a lot, and I threw stuff in the pool too. I started off with water and it just seemed like that didn’t work.”
Iggy explained that before she did the deed, she texted Nick to give him one last chance to save his clothes–she then went on to burn his precious items using the fire pit in their backyard and caught it on tape. She said, “I texted him a video and I’m like, ‘Hey, I’m burning your shit. I don’t know where you’re at, probably with some girl, so I hope you get home quickly because I’m moving on.”
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Everyone knew former Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis was a shoe-in to get into the Hall of Fame. The question was if he would get in on his first attempt. Saturday night, we found out that Lewis was one of seven people to be enshrined as a part of the 2018 Hall of Fame class.
An emotional moment, watch as Lewis gets the knock on his door and finds out he’s officially a Hall of Fame player.
.@PFHOFPrez makes the rounds to the doors of the new #PFHOF18 class members. This is how they learned they were officially elected to the Hall. pic.twitter.com/iSJQeHiLWv — Pro Football HOF (@ProFootballHOF) February 4, 2018
You can see Lewis tear up and get emotional as he hits the pinnacle of an NFL career. For 17 years, Lewis worked his tail off to be one of the best players in the game. He achieved that already by being one of the best middle linebackers to play the game but now it’s not just opinion but fact.
It’s an incredibly touching moment for a man that struck fear in so many other amazing players.
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Tango and Cash will be reunited on the big screen and we all have Guardians Of The Galaxy to thank for it. Chris Pratt confirmed Sly Stallone’s appearance in the film on Jimmy Kimmel Live during the cast sit down, trying to figure out what he can and cannot say about the film ahead of its release. After some goading and a few jokes by Kurt Russell — a guy who seems very excited for this movie — Pratt made his confirmation about the news. Still no word on if Frank Stallone can appear on the soundtrack, but we’re all holding out hope.
I don’t know if actually going to be playing Starhawk, but why not? It’s better than tossing him in a role that he might not come back for and plays a part in some later movie. And if he does come back, possibly due to his exodus from The Expendables franchise, the role is there for the taking.
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Sure, Lawrence took home an Oscar for Silver Linings Playbook in 2013, but the year was also memorable thanks to her MTV Movie Award nomination for Best Scared-As-S--- Performance. The award recognized her turn as a teen who becomes wrapped up in a thrilling mystery after discovering a gruesome neighborhood secret.
April 28 Anthera Pharmaceuticals Inc:
* Anthera Pharmaceuticals says announced reverse stock split of its common stock, effective as of April 28, 2017 at 5:00 P.M. Eastern Time
* Anthera Pharmaceuticals announces 1-for-8 reverse split of stock
* Reverse stock split will reduce number of shares of common stock issued and outstanding from about 80.6 million to about 10.1 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
In a joint operation by Border Police and the Israel Nature and National Parks Protection Authority, two Palestinian Authority residents without permits to be in other parts of Israel were caught "red-handed" in the illegal hunting of goldfinches in the Lower Galilee.
Their arrest resulted in the discovery of a gang of hunters and traffickers, whose members included a Jordanian citizen with a residency permit and an Israeli citizen from Jerusalem's Shu'afat neighborhood.
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Slashing your sugar intake could help boost your health - in just two weeks!
A new study said cutting back on the sweet stuff may lead to quicker weight loss and lowered risk of health complications.
According to research published the American Osteopathic Journal, high fructose corn syrup actually accelerates sugar conversion to fat; increasing the chances of obesity, fatty liver disease, and type-2 diabetes.
The study suggests eliminating sugar from your food is easier than counting calories or dieting when it comes to living a healthier life.
Windows 10 Lean appears to live up to its name: an installation is about 2GB smaller than Windows 10 Pro, and it is missing a bunch of things, such as desktop wallpaper, Registry Editor, the MMC management console, and more. Lucan reports that Lean does not seem to apply the same restrictions as S Mode, and as such it is capable of running both Universal Windows Programs from the Store and traditional Win32 applications.
The cross-examination of one of the men accused of shooting and killing a 12-year-old girl will only be heard next year as the presiding officer was not available yesterday.
Deon ‘Kwas’ Harmse, 24, and Nealon Redhouse, 18, stand accused of the murder of Aaliyah ‘Angel’ Tee, who was gunned down in her family home in Bethelsdorp last June.
Habersham County Sheriff's Office spokesman Mike Wurtz tells local news outlets that a deputy pulled over a silver Ford Explorer on Sunday afternoon that matched the description of a vehicle that had been carjacked in White County. He says that during the stop the driver, 24-year-old Christopher Collins, failed to show his hands when the deputy asked him repeatedly.
The Woodland Model: A perfect blend of modern farmhouse charm and sophisticated style, introducing the fourth sensational Greenwich downtown gated community by Orlando Development.Avenue Terrace presents true to the style of Modern Farmhouse with exposed porches, brackets, and rafters is a convenient site of four townhomes and two single family homes. From the gated entry it will be a short 3 minute walk to the vibrant lower half of Greenwich Avenue, and it will take no more than 4 minutes to catch the train to Grand Central, or arrive home after a long day in the city.
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Anthem is countering Cigna a day after its smaller rival sued to terminate a $48 billion buyout agreement.
Anthem on Wednesday sought a restraining order to block that maneuver and force it to comply with the deal, which has already been blocked by a federal judge.
The rapid-fire consolidation in the health care industry appears to be hitting a wall. On Tuesday, Aetna said it was abandoning its $34 billion acquisition of Humana. That was followed by the Cigna lawsuit.
Both deals drew in the Justice Department and separate federal courts ruled the deals could hurt consumers.
Cigna Corp. is seeking a $1.85 billion termination fee from Anthem and more than $13 billion in damages.
Anthem Inc. said Wednesday that Cigna doesn’t have a right to terminate the agreement.
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The royal christening of Prince Louis will take place on 9 July at the Chapel Royal in St James’ Palace.
This is the same location where Prince George was christened at three months old.
But why didn’t Princess Charlotte receive the same honour as her two brothers?
The only daughter of Kate Middleton, 36, and Prince William, 36, was instead baptised at the Church of St Mary Magdalene at Sandringham.
This means her christening did not take place at a royal residence.
A number of flights were delayed and cancelled at the Heathrow Airport in the United Kingdom over a heavy snowfall, the airport’s press service said in a statement.
“Heathrow Airport remains open. However, we regret that weather conditions across the UK are resulting in some passengers experiencing disruption to their travel arrangements.
“Airlines are responsible for ensuring their flights are fully de-iced before they are operated, and this is resulting in some delays and cancellations,” the airport management said.
The press service also called on passengers to check status of flights before coming to the airport.
According to the BBC broadcaster the heavy snow also resulted in power cuts as well as disruption of rail and road travel across the United Kingdom.
Hundreds of schools will be closed on Monday.
The deepest snow (30 centimetres or 12 inches) has been registered in the village on Sennybridge, Wales.
SHARE COPY LINK Pathways is a new Christian-based organization whose mission is to provide a facility that will house multiple agencies and provide services for people in crisis in one place. Pathways formed in January and has filed for 501c3 nonprofit status. McClatchy Amanda Harris / The Herald
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Emergency crews were called out to the Boshkung lake in Algonquin Highlands at 9:20pm Friday night after police say a side by side vehicle had gone through the ice. OPP say a male drive and three male passengers had entered the water and were able to extricate themselves and made their way towards shore. Officers determined the 35 year drive had been drinking and was served with a 3-day driver’s license suspension.No injuries were reported
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Sanofi’s sleeping pill Ambien has a long list of potential side effects, from dizziness to diarrhea to a midnight food binge. Racism is not among them, the French drugmaker said on Wednesday.
Sanofi responded after Roseanne Barr blamed “Ambien tweeting” for a racial slur against former Obama administration adviser Valerie Jarrett. “I’ve done weird stuff while on Ambien — cracked eggs on the wall at 2am etc.,” Barr, 65, said in a tweet that has since been deleted.
“People of all races, religions and nationalities work at Sanofi every day to improve the lives of people around the world,” Sanofi’s U.S. public-relations team tweeted on Wednesday. “While all pharmaceutical treatments have side effects, racism is not a known side effect of any Sanofi medication.”
ABC dropped its revival of “Roseanne,” Barr’s 1990s hit, after Barr described Jarrett as the offspring of the Muslim Brotherhood and “Planet of the Apes.” Jarrett, who is black, is not a follower of Islam.
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Ted Diadiun says, rightly, that banning war-type guns wouldn't have stopped the Santa Fe shooter, who used a shotgun and a handgun. Simplistic solutions won't solve complicated gun violence problem.
He's right about that. But this shooter didn't suddenly get a weird idea no one else has had. Shooting up schools and other public places is a fashion statement these days, or a fad, like hula hoops or pet rocks. And our constant screaming about gun rights has had a lot to do with making shoot-ups seem normal.
Every right in the Constitution has some limits, from free speech (the famous "shouting fire in a crowded theater" exception) to the right to vote (but only once, and in the time and place prescribed). Limits on gun ownership would have helped. They wouldn't "solve" the problem; large problems aren't that easily solved. But they would have helped, and might still help.
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A man died on board a transatlantic jet which landed at Shannon Airport yesterday.
Kuwait Airways Flight 117 was travelling from Kuwait to New York when the crew declared a medical emergency.
Gardaí and other emergency services attended the Boeing 777-300 when it landed at 2.15pm.
The man was pronounced dead and his body was taken to Limerick University Hospital for a post mortem examination.
He was in his sixties and had been travelling under medical supervision.
Gardaí say there were no suspicious circumstances.
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Coach Jorge Sampaoli won't blame Lionel Messi for Argentina being on the brink of missing its first World Cup since 1970. Sampaoli says "one can't ask more of Messi."
Maybe. But as Messi and Sampaoli seek answers, a World Cup without the two-time champions is now imaginable.
Argentina is sixth in the South America standings, and only the top four advance automatically. The fifth-place team can qualify by winning a playoff with New Zealand.
Archrival Brazil is in. Argentina will reach at least a playoff if it wins its last qualifier on Tuesday in Quito, Ecuador, where all visiting teams gasp for air at 2,850 metres (9,350 feet).
PRAGUE (AP) — The Czech government is looking to back out of a deal that could give an Australian company the right to mine a huge deposit of lithium, a key component in electric batteries.
Acting Prime Minister Andrej Babis says his industry and trade minister has been asked to find a way to make the memorandum of understanding, signed last year with European Metals Holdings, not legally binding.
Babis said Wednesday he would prefer a Czech state-run company to explore the local deposit.
Europe's biggest deposit of lithium was recently found in the northwestern part of the Czech Republic. EMH has had an exclusive license to explore for the element and was seeking permission to mine.
It has been planning to open a mine at Cinovec, on the German border.
An open house is a powerful tool to sell a home, yet some agents dismiss it as an old method that's used only to satisfy the seller.
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Brynn Koocher scored with 29 seconds left in overtime as the Oakville Hornets snapped a three-game winless streak with a 2-1 win over the Stoney Creek Sabres Friday.
The win pulled Oakville within a point of the Sabres for second place in the Provincial Women’s Hockey League.
Kira Memet’s goal in the final minute of the second period staked the Hornets to a 1-0 lead.
It looked like that goal might hold up until the Sabres scored with an extra attacker with 1:30 to play in the third.
Walnut Ridge Court: Two recently completed colonial homes off High Ridge Road are part of a 10-home extension of the Walnut Ridge subdivision in Newfield. The original homes in the subdivision were built in the early 2000s, and this extension has been in the works since 2007.
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Stephen Anderson says he came to Danville, "to stay in God's will," to run the House of Hope, currently the only homeless shelter in Danville.
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Director of Met Services, Keithley Meade is reminding residents to take heed of natural disaster preparedness warnings in 2017.
Residents have often complained about the Met Office’s ability to provide correct information on upcoming weather systems.
But Meade says because the science is not one hundred per cent, doesn’t mean that that residents should ignore these warnings.
Director of NODS, Philmore Mullin says it also cost the organisation about thirty to fifty thousand dollars just to get prepared for the possibility of a natural disaster.
They have however found ways around those costs throughout the years.
Market Rasen and Louth RFC face a crucial run of matches as they seek to improve their fortunes in Midlands One East.
They will be hoping their fortnight’s rest will give them a boost in their search for their first win of the season on Saturday when they host fellow strugglers Wellingborough.
The Northamptonshire side sit just one place above Rasen in 13th with just two wins to their name this campaign.
Kick-off at Willingham Road is 2.15pm.
It is the first in a sequence of matches against sides just above them in the league ladder.
They then entertain Melton Mowbray seven days later with the Leicestershire side beginning to struggle in their second season at this level.
Then comes a trip to third-bottom Northampton Old Scouts on Saturday, December 9 as the season reaches its halfway point.
In a shocking incident, a woman was shot dead inside a police station in Mainpuri district of Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday morning.
According to sources, the victim had gone to police station to lodge a complaint in a land dispute case and suddenly five men barged into the police station and one of them fired at her.
The woman was immediately taken to the hospital where she was declared brought dead.
The accused was later nabbed by the locals and lynched to death in front of the cops, following which a ruckus was created inside the police station.
The Superintendent of Police of Mainpuri area said that an FIR has been registered and a quick action would be taken against those who violated the law.
New submitter Muckluck shares an excerpt from a report via Phys.Org that provides "an interesting look at how algorithms may be shaping your life":Phys.Org cites O'Neil's 2016 book, " Weapons of Math Destruction ," which provides some "troubling examples in the United States" of "nefarious" algorithms. "Her findings were echoed in a White House report last year warning that algorithmic systems 'are not infallible -- they rely on the imperfect inputs, logic, probability, and people who design them,'" reports Phys.Org. "The report noted that data systems can ideally help weed out human bias but warned against algorithms 'systematically disadvantaging certain groups.'"
Nestled among the new apartment buildings in the Buckman neighborhood, this cozy shop has an informed menu stocked by growers like grower/activist Stefani Malott's Phyre and the biodynamic Hoskins Berry Farm out of Philomath. Both this location and the one in Foster-Powell feature clean, wood-paneled decor and warmly lit rooms occupied by budtenders adept at walking the line between professional healthcare practitioners and familiar retailers. While flower is typically $10 to $14 a gram, Botanica's neighborhood-shop angle is anchored with specials like a $200 ounce (tax included) of certain strains. A versatile concentrate menu includes high-CBD grams from Liontree and cartridges from Naked Extracts.
March 29 U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission :
* Target recalls magnetic tic tac toe games due to choking and magnet ingestion hazards
* Says Target has received one report of magnets falling off game piece. No injuries have been reported
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The average Briton spends £2,516 on their cars each year
The average Briton spends a hefty £2,516 on their cars each year, according to new research from The Car People.
However, motorists over 55 pay less, largely because of lower insurance costs, with the average bill falling to £1,880 or 7 per cent of the average salary at that age.
Car ownership is the biggest burden for drivers aged 18 to 24, with sky-high insurance premiums pushing up the annual price to £2,773 a year, a whopping 17 per cent of the average salary.
Holliday is not in the lineup against the Indians for Game 2 of the ALDS on Friday.
Holliday has yet to make an appearance during the Yankees' two playoff games thus far, and could be in line for another no-show since manager Joe Girardi elected to place Jacoby Ellsbury in the DH spot for Friday's game. With right-hander Carlos Carrasco on tap for Sunday's contest, Holliday may remain in a reserve role once again.
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Man held for California street-racing deaths of 2 children
PERRIS, Calif. (AP) — A man wanted in connection with a street-racing crash that killed two young children in Southern California has been arrested in Washington state.
The California Highway Patrol reports Tuesday that Josue Gallegos was arrested last Friday as he tried to register a car at a Department of Motor Vehicles office in Kent, Washington.
The 30-year-old Perris man will be extradited to California to face two counts of vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence.
Authorities believe that Gallegos and another man were illegally racing in Mead Valley in Riverside County on May 15 when the other car smashed head-on into a Nissan Versa.
Six-year-old Dominic Gonzalez and 7-year-old Antonio Gonzalez were in the Versa's back seat and died.
Authorities say the driver of the racing car was arrested but Gallegos fled.
Limiting your alcohol, particularly near bedtime, and staying hydrated can improve the quality of your sleep at night, leaving you well-rested and refreshed.
Although alcohol has sedative effects, it also disrupts your sleep by raising levels of certain hormones in your body to make you more alert, and as it’s a diuretic you’re more likely to wake up needing the toilet.
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ALBANY, N.Y. (AP)  A Southwest Airlines pilot has been arrested on a weapons charge in New York after airport security officers found a loaded handgun in his carry-on bag.
Albany County Sheriff Craig Apple says 55-year-old Erik Gibson was slated to pilot a flight to Tampa, Florida, on Monday morning when Transportation Security Administration officers found the gun during routine screening.
Apple says Gibson, who's from Louisiana, told authorities he forgot he was carrying the gun. He had flown to Albany from New Orleans on Sunday but had gone through a crew line that didn't have security screening.
Apple said Gibson was charged with misdemeanor weapon possession and released on $200 bail.
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Officials don't know if he has a lawyer, and Southwest didn't reply to an email seeking comment.
It was the second gun found by Albany baggage screeners in four weeks.
March 29 Abertis Infraestructuras SA:
* Closes acquisition of a 9.65 percent stake in HIT from Axa Republique
* Reaches deal to buy additional stake in HIT from Predica of at least 15 percent up to 17 percent for at least 700 million euros ($756 million) and up to 800 million euros
* Since the beginning of 2017, Abertis will have increased its stake in HIT up to a minimum of 88 percent Source text for Eikon:
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So much for competitiveness in district. American Heritage is making a mockery of that concept.
American Heritage, the No. 4 ranked squad in the USA TODAY Super 25, was limited to just a 7-3 lead after one quarter, but then got rolling in a 42-3 rout of Stranahan. The Patriots grabbed a 14-3 lead on a touchdown pass from Edwin Rhodes to Beau Johnson and broke the game open with an interception returned for a touchdown with less than a minute remaining in the opening half.
From there it was mostly cruise control as American Heritage added a touchdown in the third and two in the fourth to nab a one-sided victory and improve to 5-0.
The Patriots are still finding their footing after missing a pair of games due to Hurricane Irma’s impact on South Florida. That included the complete submerging of American Heritage’s football facilities.
From the looks of the most recent result, the Patriots might be a lot closer to full steam than anyone expected.
Both I-10 eastbound/westbound lanes are backed up following an accident east of Cities Service Highway in Sulphur.
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Police are still trying to formally identify a man who is believed to have died in a house fire on Monday night.
Fire crews were working yesterday to make safe the bungalow in Decoy Road, Sedge Fen, about three-miles north west of Lakenheath, so it can be searched to establish the cause of the fire.
Suffolk Fire Service was called to the fire at about 7.50pm on Monday and initially sent 11 appliances, including one from Cambridgeshire, because the blaze was so intense. In the end seven crews stayed to fight the fire which was not deemed to be out until almost 1am.
Suffolk Police have confirmed this afternoon that a man, believed to be in his 80s, was found dead in the building by fire crews. A police spokeswoman added: “At this time, the fire is not believed to be suspicious.”
Ukrainian lawmaker, center, throws some object against parliament speaker Andriy Parubiy, top right, as other scuffle during a parliament session in the Ukrainian parliament, in Kiev, Ukraine, Friday, Oct. 6, 2017. The parliament was forced to adjourn its session amid scuffles over hotly-disputed bills regarding the rebel-controlled eastern territories. (AP Photo/Efrem Lukatsky)
Yolngu singer-songwriter Stanley Gawurra Gaykamangu, whose culture, beliefs and personal journey are embedded deeply in his songs, is touring Australia for the first time.
Gawurra released his debut album ‘Ratja Yaliyali’ last year and won four National Indigenous Music Awards.
He’s been called one of Australia’s most important new Indigenous voices and draws from the Gupapuyngu language in his music.
Gawurra will be performing at the following venues:
Feb 24 Thornbury Theatre, Melbourne Vic
Feb 25 Boyde Education Centre, Illaroo, NSW
March 10 Womadelaide, Adelaide SA
March 12 Port Fairy Folk Festival, Port Fairy Vic
March 28 Kew Court House, Melbourne Vic
March 29 Gathering, Brisbane Mall QLD
April 1 Powerhouse, Brisbane QLD
All tickets available from gawurra.com/gawurra-national-tour-dates-2017/
U.S. 26 was temporarily closed near Manning in Washington County after a fatal two-car crash Monday.
The county sheriff's office announced the crash around 2:40 p.m. near milepost 47 and at least one person was killed. Traffic was able to pass along the road shoulders around 3:20 p.m.
The circumstances of the crash haven't yet been released by police. Oregon State Police is investigating the crash. The identities of the people involved haven't yet been released nor have the conditions of anyone else involved.
This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
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Villagers wade through a flooded area in Murkata village east of Gauhati, India, Monday, Aug. 14, 2017. In the northeastern Indian state of Assam, the floodwaters have damaged bridges, downed power lines and washed away thousands of homes. Officials said at least 2.5 million people had been affected, including some 200,000 now staying in 440 relief camps. Anupam Nath AP Photo
Chaddock in Quincy announced on Friday that they've worked on a book which they hope will help more kids and families.
Chaddock President & CEO Debbie Reed said they worked with a publisher to write a book on developmental trauma, and attachment.
The Book is entitled Attachment Theory in Action: Building Connections Between Children and Parents.
Reed said Chaddock's work will now be accessible to even more people.
"Being able to get some information, some expertise, out to therapists throughout the world, really helps us impact far more children and their families, and that's really the goal of the knowledge center at Chaddock," Reed said. "to disseminate information, training, and consultation, so we can help more professionals help even more children."
Reed said Chaddock hopes to continue expanding their network of trained professionals across 5 continents.
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) --
Ed Sheeran will guest star in the upcoming season of "Game of Thrones."
The show's producers made the announcement Sunday night during a panel discussion at the South by Southwest festival in Texas.
Producer David Benioff told the audience that they've been trying to get the 26-year-old British singer a spot on the show for years to surprise Sheeran fan Maisie Williams, who plays Arya Stark on the HBO fantasy drama.
The seventh season of "Game of Thrones" premieres on HBO July 16.
One of last year's most intriguing new restaurants has closed. Kukuri, a Japanese restaurant on Washington Avenue, has suddenly closed after just over six months in business.Following up on a post on the Houston Foodie Friends Facebook page that revealed a "For Lease" sign in the restaurant's window, a CultureMap reader discovered a notice stating that landlord Lovett Commercial had terminated the lease and changed the locks.It's an abrupt end for a restaurant that should have elevated the quality of sushi restaurants in Houston.For more on this story visit our partners at Culturemap Houston
EDMONTON — An Edmonton man is dead after he walked into the path of a transit train.
Police say the 22-year-old man was wearing earbuds just before noon Friday morning when he was struck by the train as he walked across the tracks at a marked pedestrian crossing.
Sgt. Rick Evans says the man had stopped for an eastbound train to pass, but didn't hear the westbound train and walked into its path.
Police continue to investigate.
LANGSTON, Okla. (AP) - A 3.0-magnitude earthquake has shaken parts of central Oklahoma.
The U.S. Geological Survey says the quake was recorded at 1:50 p.m. Sunday about 9 miles (15 kilometers) north-northwest of Langston, which is about 43 miles (69 kilometers) north-northwest of Oklahoma City. The temblor was recorded at a depth of about 3 miles (5.5 kilometers).
No injuries or damage were reported. Geologists say damage is not likely in earthquakes below magnitude 4.0.
Thousands of earthquakes have been recorded in Oklahoma in recent years, with many linked to the underground injection of wastewater from oil and natural gas production. Scientists have also linked earthquakes in Kansas, Texas and other states to wastewater injection.
Oklahoma regulators have directed several oil and gas producers in the state to close injection wells or reduce volumes.
NEW YORK - It’s frankly amazing.
Chowdown champions will face off Wednesday at Nathan’s Famous July Fourth hot dog eating contest, where the men’s record stands at 72 frankfurters and buns in 10 minutes.
Ten-time winner Joey “Jaws” Chestnut will confront 20 other men on New York’s Coney Island boardwalk. He set the record last year.
Miki Sudo (MIHK’-ee SOO’-doh) is seeking a fifth women’s title in a row. The 19-woman field includes record-holder Sonya “The Black Widow” Thomas.
Sudo downed 41 franks and buns last year. Thomas’ record is 45, but she managed 30 last year.
The event attracts thousands of in-person spectators and is televised on ESPN.
Last year, animal rights activists tried to unfold a banner amid the crowd. Five protesters were taken into custody for questioning and released.
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HOLLEY, Fla. (AP) — A young black bear that spent roughly 12 hours roaming around a Florida family’s home had raided their garbage can and approached the front porch while standing on its hind legs.
Tracy Russell tells the Pensacola News Journal the bear arrived Saturday morning at their Holley home. The animal was between 2 and 3 years old and weighed roughly 200 pounds (90 kilograms).
A Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officer used an agency-issued shotgun that fires bean-bag rounds to scare the bear away. The officer also gave Russell and her boyfriend locks for their garbage can, as the bear was likely lured to their yard by an unsecured can.
David Telesco, the commission’s bear management coordinator, says the adult bear population is estimated at 120 in the area where Russell’s family lives.
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Williamson went 1-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in Monday's 4-2 victory over the Nationals.
Williamson's second homer of the season was an impressive one, carrying 464 feet to the opposite field and clearing the deepest part of the park by a healthy distance. Statcast reported that it was the longest home run at AT&T Park since they began collecting data in 2015. This was a great example of the slugger's tremendous power to all fields, an asset the Giants were deficient in last season (no 20-homer players in 2017). Hunter Pence (thumb) began taking batting practice this week, but manager Bruce Bochy will have a tough time removing Williamson's hot bat from the lineup if he continues to stroke the ball with authority. The 27-year-old is worth a look for owners in need of a power bat in the event he runs away with the Giants' left field job.
Dutchman Van Dijk handed in a transfer request last week as he looks to secure a move away from Southampton.
Liverpool are favourites to secure his signature despite Southampton threatening to report the club the Premier League for an alleged illegal approach.
Southampton are adamant their star man will not leave the club but Liverpool were remaining hopeful a deal could be reached before the transfer window shuts.
However, Saints have now confirmed Chinese businessman Gao Jisheng has bought 80 per cent of the club in a deal thought to be worth £210m and some Liverpool fans fear they are even less likely to sell their star man as a result of new investors.
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Hendriks (groin) received a platelet rich plasma injection and had a cyst removed from his hip Tuesday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
There had been some hope that Hendriks would be able to come off the disabled list Tuesday, as he became eligible April 24th. However, he'll remain on the shelf a bit longer as he deals with this recent setback. Information regarding his eventual activation should surface as his level of activity increases.
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Guelph police say they have arrested and charged a driver for allegedly hitting two vehicles.
Police say on Thursday at around 1 p.m. they were tipped off to a possible impaired driver.
They say the vehicle was seen hitting parked car and then colliding with another vehicle head-on that was driving in the opposite direction.
Police say a 27-year-old Guelph woman has been arrested for impaired driving by drug.
They say all three vehicles involved were severely damaged.
Central goes 7-1 with a win 40-17 win over Mater Dei. Sophomore Tre’Jon Evans was ejected from the game for unsportsmanlike conduct.
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March 19 (Reuters) - INVL BALTIC FARMLAND AB:
* SAYS ‍PLANS TO EARN EUR 360 THOUSAND NET PROFIT IN 2018​
* SAYS ‍2018 CONSOLIDATED REVENUE IS FORECASTED AT EUR 609 THOUSAND AND NET PROFIT EUR 360 THOUSAND​
* SAYS ‍PREDICTIONS ARE BASED ON ASSUMPTION THAT THERE WILL BE NO CHANGES IN LAND VALUE AND NO TRANSACTIONS IN 2018​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
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Stephenson tallied a goal during Sunday's 6-3 loss to the Flyers.
Stephenson has a goal and an assist over his last three games to give him 17 points in 57 games on the season. While his numbers are perfectly adequate for a rookie winger who does not garner consistent ice time, fantasy owners in standard formats should steer clear until he carves out a more meaningful offensive role.
Lawyers for Tiahleigh Palmer's foster father say he will plead guilty for killing the Queensland schoolgirl.
FRANKLIN, Tenn. - An employee at Taziki’s Mediterranean Café in Cool Springs was honored by friends, family, and coworkers.
Hannah Nall graduated from Home Life Academy. She has Down syndrome and was the first special needs employee to work at Taziki's.
On Sunday, they held a special celebration for Hannah. While working there the past two years, Hannah also volunteered with Gigi's Playhouse of Nashville.
From all of us at NewsChannel 5, congratulations on your graduation, Hannah!
National Zoo's panda takes a roll in the snow
One of the pandas at the National Zoo in Washington had some fun in the snow on Saturday, December 9. Mei Xiang frolicked and rolled down the hill as spectators watched. The zoo’s giant pandas are native to the cold climate of China’s western mountains and are more active during the winter month, the zoo said. The National Weather Service reported that just over two inches of snow fell at the zoo on Saturday
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Much of northern and western Arizona will be under a red flag warning issued by the National Weather Service for Thursday due to dangerous wildfire conditions.
Communities included in the areas where the warning will apply from noon to 7 p.m. include Kingman, Flagstaff, Lake Havasu City, Holbrook, Winslow and St. Johns.
The weather service says expected peak wind gusts include 40 mph (64 kph) at Flagstaff, Holbrook and Seligman.
Looking Ahead: Save The Date!
Mark this date on your calendars: October 24th. That’s the date when we will reveal brand new content for the game.
We’re going to let the announcement itself do all the talking, but there is one thing we want to clarify before then; this upcoming content is not “Season 2”. We’re saying that now to keep expectations in check.
So, save the date, let’s hope it doesn’t leak and we’ll see you there!
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When she walks onto a golf course as one of the few black women on the links, Sandra Harrison fills with pride and hopes her play will dispel stereotypes and disarm her fellow players — who are often white and male.
Pierson-El was waived by the Redskins on Wednesday, Stephen Czarda of the team's official site reports.
Pierson-El signed with Washington after going undrafted this spring. The rookie out of Nebraska still has plenty of time to latch on with another squad before training camps start up in late July.
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Lincoln, Neb. — The developer of the Keystone XL pipeline is showering Nebraska public officials with campaign cash as it fights for regulatory approval in a state that is one of the last lines of resistance for the $8 billion project.
A review by the Associated Press finds that a political action committee for TransCanada Inc. has donated more than $65,000 to campaigns within the last year, mostly to Republican state lawmakers, the Nebraska GOP and Gov. Pete Ricketts.
Pipeline opponents say the company’s contributions show that it’s trying to exert influence over the state’s top elected officials at the expense of landowners who don’t want the pipeline running through their property.
TransCanada spokesman Matthew John says the company is supporting officials who promote the safe development of North American energy.
Fear the Walking Dead, AMC’s Walking Dead spinoff, is getting a fourth season and new showrunners.
The network announced the renewal Monday, ahead of the zombie drama’s Season 3 premiere on June 4.
Andrew Chambliss and Ian Goldberg (Once Upon a Time) are joining the series as co-showrunners for Season 4, taking over from Dave Erickson.
In a news release, AMC said Erickson would leave after completion of Season 3 to develop new products for AMC Studios.
In addition, Scott M. Gimple, showrunner of The Walking Dead, will become a Fear executive producer.
Located in a narrow building in the shopping area on the corner of Oakland Avenue and Locust Street, Thai Kitchen (2851 N. Oakland Ave.) is a quiet, homey restaurant with a dozen tables.
The food is plentiful, inexpensive and authentic. Service is quick and friendly.
Curries are the house specialty with red the most popular and massaman a close second, my server said, while the hot jungle curry, free of tempering coconut milk, separates the natives from the tourists.
There are seafood and duck entrées, all the expected appetizers and lots of choices for vegetarians. I thoroughly enjoyed a good-sized cup of Tom Kha Gai, very spicy at #2 of four degrees of hotness, a heaping plate of thick veggie Pad See-Ew—like most of the dishes it also comes with chicken, beef or pork—and a pot brimful of creamy, sweet-spicy ginger tea, all for just $14.
(REUTERS) — NEW YORK — Pilots at American Airlines Group Inc denounced the carrier’s chief executive officer, Doug Parker, on Tuesday, citing his decision last week to skip a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump.
The pilots’ union, the Allied Pilots Association (APA), issued a symbolic vote of “no-confidence” in Parker’s leadership abilities. It also cited lagging pay increases compared to pilots at other carriers and “questionable economic and strategic decisions.”
American Airlines spokesman Matt Miller said in a statement that the union and the airline share the same goal and that they “have a solid foundation in place upon which to build.”
“Therefore, further public dialogue serves no purpose,” Miller said.
SHANGHAI, March 28 Bank of Communications Co Ltd (BoCom), China's fifth-largest listed bank by assets, reported a 1 percent rise in quarterly net profit amid a margin squeeze.
BoCom on Tuesday posted a net profit of 14.63 billion yuan ($2.12 billion) for the quarter ended December 2016, versus 14.49 billion yuan a year ago, according to a Reuters calculation based on the company's full-year figures.
That was slightly above an average estimate of 13.4 billion yuan from 16 analysts polled by Thomson Reuters.
For the full year, net profit rose to 67.21 billion yuan, from 66.53 billion yuan a year earlier.
BoCom's non-performing loan ratio was 1.52 percent by end-December, versus 1.53 percent at end-September. ($1 = 6.8850 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Engen Tham in Shanghai and Shu Zhang in Beijing; Editing by Himani Sarkar)
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April 20Villars Holding AG:
* Said on Wednesday FY total sales at 83 million Swiss francs ($83.25 million), corresponding to a decline of 2.7%
* FY consolidated operating result (EBIT) (excluding Alvi-Shop SA and Lully .01 SA) recorded an increase of 24% and reached 2.4 million Swiss francs
* FY consolidated profit (with Alvi-Shop SA and Lully .01 SA) amounts to 2.9 million francs
* To propose the payment of an unchanged dividend of CHF 8.00 per share
* For the year 2017 expects comparable sales with the previous year
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Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9970 Swiss francs) (Gdynia Newsroom)
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The UVIC Vikes defeated the Bishop Gaiters 92-84 Thursday night in pre-season USPORTS basketball at Belmont Secondary. Fourth-year guard Jordan Charles is expected to be a leader on the team this year, as the Brentwood College secondary grad returns to the court after missing nearly two years with a back injury.
The Civil Aviation Authority and Maritime New Zealand are gathering information after an aircraft crashed into the Lakeland Queen while taxiing on Lake Rotorua.
A Civil Aviation Authority spokesman said the incident happened yesterday afternoon and involved a Volcanic Air Safaris aircraft about 300m from the port and starboard marker buoys.
He said no further information was available while situational information was being gathered.
A spokesman for Maritime New Zealand confirmed the plane crashed into the Lakeland Queen.
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"We are sending someone to investigate but our understanding is there was minor damage and no injuries."
Volcanic Air Safaris director Phil Barclay said the directors were too busy to comment today.
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A FAMILY fun day will be taking place at Hayling College next month.
The event will be held on Saturday, April 28 from 10am to 3.30pm at the college in Church Road.
It is the first time that all five schools in Hayling Island have joined forces for a spring fair.
BRIEF-KHC acquires 7% stake in Careem for $62m
* Kingdom Holding Co - transaction makes KHC one of largest holders of preferred shares in Careem and will grant KHC a board seat on Careem's board Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: [Kingdom Holding Co]
The basketball season is in full swing.
As is the Coaches Corner, live from Russell’s Restaurant every Saturday from 8 to 9 am. Join 11 different high school basketball coaches from the area as they recap the week’s action.
Girls basketball coaches on show:
Salina Central’s Chris Fear, Salina South’s Ryan Stuart, Sacred Heart’s Arnold Schmidtberger, Southeast of Saline’s Shauna Smith and Ell-Saline’s Jeff Vogt
Boys basketball coaches on show:
Salina Central’s Doug Finch, Salina South’s Jason Hooper, Sacred Heart’s Pat Martin, Southeast of Saline’s Jeff Wells, Ell-Saline’s Josh Burt and Minneapolis’ John Darrow
Girls BB Finals from Friday, February 2
Salina Central 49, Hutchinson 29
Salina South 60, Andover 52
Sedgwick 54, Ell-Saline 30
Minneapolis 54, Sacred Heart 33
Chapman 45, Southeast of Saline 23
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LEBANON >> A prosecutor says a man accused of sexually assaulting a developmentally disabled woman in 2000 in southwestern Ohio has pleaded guilty to a rape charge.
Warren County’s prosecutor says 58-year-old Brian Sundin, formerly of Mason, entered the plea Thursday. He was indicted earlier this year and found in Williamson County, Tennessee, where he had been arrested on another charge.
Prosecutor David Fornshell’s statement says a nurse at an extended care center in Mason found blood in the diaper of a “severely developmentally disabled adult female.” Authorities allege Sundin entered the center through an unlocked door. The woman died in 2011.
Investigators say test results last year matched Sundin’s DNA profile at Florida’s Department of Corrections.
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A message seeking comment was left for Sundin’s attorney.
No sentencing date was set.
Here's what's being talked about in pop culture:
• "The Fate of the Furious" opened on top, taking in $100.2 million domestically over the Easter weekend — while scoring another $432.3 million in global markets, shattering the record. [Box Office Mojo]
• Lady Gaga usesd her headlining stint at Coachella to introduce her new single, "The Cure." And she'll be back on the same stage during the week, to film scenes with Bradley Cooper for the upcoming remake of "A Star Is Born." [The Huffington Post, Billboard]
• Stephen Colbert will be releasing a new book, based on the "Midnight Confessions" segment of "The Late Show." [Vulture]
BSP supremo Mayawati on Tuesday accused the “anti-Dalit” BJP of “misusing government machinery” to tarnish her image ahead of the Uttar Pradesh assembly elections. (Source: IE)
Bahujan Samaj Party on Monday dubbed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Parivartan rally in Lucknow as a ‘flop show’. The party even alleged that huge crowd gathered at rally as ‘Bhade ki Bheed’ (rented crowd). Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his address had said hailed the crowd as ‘largest ever in his entire political career’.
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British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson takes part in an international news conference on the future of Syria and the region, in Brussels, Belgium, April 5, 2017. REUTERS/Yves Herman
British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson takes part in an international news conference on the future of Syria and the region, in Brussels, Belgium, April 5, 2017. REUTERS/Yves Herman
SARAJEVO British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said on Thursday a United Nations resolution should be passed before any unilateral action was taken in Syria.
"It is very important to try first to get out a U.N. resolution," Johnson told reporters in Sarajevo.
"I cannot understand how anybody on U.N. security council could fail to sign up to a motion condemning the actions of the regime that is almost certainly responsible for that crime," Johnson told reporters.
(Reporting by Daria Sito-Sucic; Writing by Ivana Sekularac; Editing by Larry King)
Macron to push Trump on Iran deal, says there's no 'Plan B'
PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron is urging U.S. President Donald Trump to stick with the Iranian nuclear accord, arguing there's no "Plan B."
Macron tells the broadcast "Fox News Sunday" that he thinks the 2015 deal curbing Iran's nuclear ambitions is imperfect. But the French leader, who begins a state visit to Washington on Monday, asks, "What do you have as a better option?"
Trump has vowed to withdraw from the Iran deal by May 12 unless U.S. and European negotiators agree to fix what he calls its serious flaws.
Macron also argued against new tariffs Trump has threatened to impose starting May 1, saying "you don't make trade war with your allies."
Macron plans to discuss tariffs and to urge the U.S. to stay involved in Syria during his visit.
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HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – A driver was hurt Saturday evening after crashing into Harrisburg’s new fire engine, which was responding to a different crash at the time.
Dispatchers say just after 5:45 pm, a minivan hit the fire engine South 25th and Market Streets. Dispatchers said they did not know the severity of the driver’s injuries.
Harrisburg Fire Chief Brian Enterline said no emergency responders were hurt. Enterline said the engine that was hit was Harrisburg’s brand-new Wagon 4, which runs from Station 2 in Allison Hill.
The engine was towed from the scene.
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DUBLIN, OH (WCMH) — The Dublin Police Department is looking for a missing 17-year-old.
Police say Skyles Wayne, 17, was last seen around 2 a.m. Wednesday.
He is described as a black male, 5’10”, 165 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.
Anyone who has seen Wayne or knows where he may be should call the Dublin Police Department at 614-889-1112 or call 911.
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It's that time of year again, time to roll out one of the most iconic videos to ever grace the RTE news.
There's nothing funnier than this classic Man Falling On Ice clip, which is played every time there's a dusting of snow or a sliver of ice on the roads.
But now we have a contender for this year's best Man Falling On Ice clip, courtesy of our very own Producer Lenny.
Poor aul Lenny was simply trying to help a child to ice skate when he ended up flat on his arse instead.
This has made @MuireannO_C Monday! She's been in tears 😂👌🏼
This is @MarkLennyskillz trying to help a child ice skating and ending up on his arse!
He's our new Man Slips On Ice 🙌🏼❄️ ⛸ #LenSlipsOnIce #HisFace pic.twitter.com/VIBkl66HsQ — Today FM (@TodayFM) December 11, 2017
The look of total devastation is what makes this so good.
Classic stuff 😂
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Ian Kinsler was batting just .179 heading into Tuesday's game, but his familiarity of playing the last four seasons at Commerica Park allowed him to break out with a 3-for-3 night, including a home run
Alex Jones breaks down the divide and conquer agenda that is pitting Americans of all races against one another and how we can fight back against it.
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Stop, drop and cuddle!Even though they were in the hospital on Valentine's Day, the tiny patients at Texas Children's Hospital got a visit from somebody who might even be more exciting than Cupid himself: Elsa the therapy dog.The congenial canine traveled from room to room, delivering one-on-one cuddling sessions and Valentine's cards to patients.Is there any better way to feel the love than from a precious pup?
Milwaukee officials failed to clean up lead contamination
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee officials say the city's health department has consistently failed to clean up lead-poisoned children's homes.
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports that Aaron Cadle of the city's Legislative Reference Bureau told the Common Council's Steering and Rules Committee on Tuesday that orders to clean up, or abate, homes with lead hazards have dropped from 77 in 2015 to 34 in 2017. Citations for those who failed to abate homes contaminated with lead fell from 46 to just one last year.
The number of lead abatements overseen by city health officials fell from 12 in 2013 to three each in 2014 and 2015 to none in 2016 and 2017.
Health Department staffers also failed to verify preliminary tests showing children had elevated levels of lead in their blood.
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TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - A traffic stop in Vigo County ended with one man in jail.
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On Friday, police arrested Eshaun Green.
Green is from Chicago.
Indiana State Police said Green was traveling on State Road 63.
That's where say he was going 96 miles per hour in a 60 mile an hour zone.
Police say Green is wanted on a warrant out Illinois.
That warrant is for criminal sexual assault.
Green is in the Vigo County Jail.
A man, 61 years of age, identified by authorities by his surname, Quirós López, was stabbed and killed by his own brother on Monday after he was surprised, apparently at the time had intended to sexually abuse his brother’s common-law wife.
The event occurred Monday afternoon in the town of Dos Brazos de Puerto Jimenez, in Golfito, in a ‘champa’ (a plastic ranch), where the woman lived with the two brothers for several months.
According to the police report, the surviving brother said he ran when he heard his woman’s cry for help, hitting his brother with a stick at first and then stabbing him in the neck with the knife he was carrying.
Apparently, the three had been drinking before the incident. The brothers were engaged in gold prospecting in the area. The case is now in the hands of the Organismo de Investigacion Judicial (OIJ).
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OAK RIDGE (WATE) – The Oak Ridge Police Department is searching for a missing 12-year-old boy.
The boy went missing from the 100 block of Georgia Avenue on Monday evening. Police say he is 4-feet-10, weighs 65 pounds, has brown hair and brown eyes. He was wearing a green American Eagle shirt, brown pants, and orange shoes.
Anyone with information should call Oak Ridge police at (865) 425-4399.
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CHESTER COUNTY, Pa. (CBS) – A Chester County man is behind bars for allegedly leading police on a wild pursuit that ended in a crash.
Eyewitness News cameras were at the end of the chase at Paoli Pike and Prospect Avenue in West Goshen, early Wednesday morning.
Westtown-East Goshen Police say the driver, 32-year-old Joseph Morrell, of Honey Brook allegedly could not produce a driver’s license and provided a false name and date of birth to law enforcement. Police say he then sped off.
He was treated at Paoli Hospital for minor injuries he sustained in the crash.
Authorities say Morrell was wanted on criminal warrants in Chester County, Berks County, and Sebring, Florida.
He’s now facing a long list of charges.
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SINGAPORE: A 60-year-old man was charged on Tuesday (Apr 18) for allegedly starting a fire in St Hilda’s Church on Easter Sunday.
Yeo Liang Cai, the church’s caretaker, allegedly set fire to some books inside a room on the second floor between 6.45am and 6.50am on Sunday. No one was injured, although the fire destroyed some used children's clothes, toys and educational books, St Hilda's Church said in a statement on Monday.
Yeo appeared in court on Tuesday dressed in a white shirt and appeared calm. He will be remanded for a week to assist the police in the investigation. He had no lawyer.
The blaze was contained and quickly put out by the SCDF, and all Easter Sunday services were held as planned, the church said on Monday, adding that it is helping the accused and his family through this difficult time.
Yeo will next appear in court on Apr 25.
For committing mischief by fire, Yeo could be jailed for life or for up to 10 years, and fined.
Several areas around JHB to experience planned power interruptions today
Areas affected will be around Milpark Hospital, Auckland Park, Braamfontein and surrounding areas.
JOHANNESBURG - City Power says several areas around Johannesburg will experience emergency planned power interruptions this morning.
Areas affected will be around Milpark Hospital, Auckland Park, Braamfontein and surrounding areas.
The utility says the power interruption are necessary for essential maintenance work on the network.
It says electricity is expected to be restored from 12 and has urged residents to treat their electricity supply points as live at all times.
A MAN has been jailed after he caused life-changing injuries to his female lover after a bizarre sexual fantasy involving a shotgun went disastrously wrong. The sexual fantasy was a loaded shotgun placed in the […]
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The jazz-infused drama was directed by Ari Gold and stars Rory Culkin.
The Orchard has acquired U.S. rights to Ari Gold’s drama The Song of Sway Lake, starring Rory Culkin, Robert Sheehan and Mary Beth Peil.
The film, which Gold co-wrote with Elizabeth Bull, follows a young man, played by Culkin, who sets out to steal a valuable, long-lost jazz record from his grandmother’s lake house, only to have his plan derailed by his accomplice, played by Sheehan.
The distributor plans to release the film theatrically Sept. 21 and on VOD and Digital HD on Sept. 25.
The film was produced by Grack Films’ Gold, Michael Bederman, Allison Rose Carter and Social Construct’s Zak Kilberg. It was executive produced by Garrett P. Fennelly and Anne Bernstein.
Kew Media Group launched the film in the international market at the recent Cannes film market. Evan Morehouse from The Orchard negotiated the U.S. deal with Benjamin Weiss and Derek Kigongo of Paradigm and attorney Orly Ravid from MSK on behalf of the filmmakers.
Moncada went 3-for-6 with a walk, a stolen base, a triple and three RBI in Tuesday's 12-8 extra-inning victory over Cincinnati.
Moncada's bases-clearing triple in the 12th inning put the White Sox on top for the first time, completing their comeback from a five-run deficit earlier in the game. This was the second straight multi-hit effort for Moncada, who endured a miserable June in which he hit just .197. Three of his five hits in the last two games have gone for extra bases.
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CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio -- Despite their many radio plays and hit songs, Nickelback is a band a lot of people love to hate.
The rock band gained substantial success in the 2000s, selling millions of records worldwide and becoming the second most successful foreign act in the United States (behind the Beatles).
Yet, as Nickelback gained fame, more and more people poked fun at the group. There's even a study on why people grew to hate the rock band so much.
However, Nickelback fans are certainly still out there. And tonight, they'll be gathering at Blossom Music Center to see the band perform live.
Did we mention that rock band Daughtry (a former contestant on "American Idol") is opening for Nickelback?
Social media coordinator Anne Nickoloff will be on the scene to soak it all in at 7 p.m.
Want to see coverage from the concert? Follow cleveland.com on Snapchat (username: clevelanddotcom), Instagram and Twitter. Stay tuned for photos and short videos from the event.
WPP PLC founder Martin Sorrell has sent a letter to shareholders of his new venture seeking their approval to raise up to £1 billion ($1.32 billion) to fund acquisitions.
In an information circular published Wednesday ahead of his new marketing services vehicle’s annual general meeting on July 23, Mr. Sorrell asked shareholders to grant him the authority to issue up to one billion shares at a price of at least £1 each.
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Governor John Bel Edwards and first lady Donna Edwards hosted a reception honoring the 2017 queens and princesses who were soon to depart to represent Louisiana at the Mystick Krewe of Louisianians Mardi Gras Ball in Washington, D.C. Guests enjoyed breakfast, and Governor Edwards crowned this year’s ball queen Eastan Thomas.
Security expert Aaron Cohen provides insight on the serial explosions in Texas and discusses comparisons to the hunt for the Unabomber.
Global’s Make Some Noise: Remarkable Stories Of Those Living With A Rare Condition
At just 27 Simona suffered a bleed on her brain while driving. She was subsequently diagnosed with cavernomas, now she’s volunteering for a charity supported by Global’s Make Some Noise to help others living with the rare condition.
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A cavernoma is an abnormal growth in the brain or spine. These growths are made up of clusters of blood that bleed, causing cebebral haemorrhage.
In Simona’s case it led to a stroke, but in other cases it can lead to paralysis or even death.
She’s now volunteering for Caneroma Alliance UK, a charity which supports people of all ages who have been affected by the condition.
New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) Huawei's sub-brand Honor, which has been working on their second generation Artificial Intelligence (AI) 2018 flagship device, is expected to launch "Honor 10" smartphone in London on May 15.
According to industry sources, "Honor 10" -- that was recently launched in China -- would be launched globally.
An answer to OnePlus6, the sub-40,000 category device is likely to come to India in late May.
The device would be available on Flipkart in direct comparison with Oneplus6 that might be launched as Amazon exclusive, according to sources.
Honor is also working on new dual-camera and consumer-centric innovation.
Recently, the company rolled out 'Face Unlock' feature for Honor 9 Lite and Honor 7X smartphones.
It also launched "Ride Mode" feature via HOTA update (Huawei Over The Air) exclusively for its Honor 9 Lite smartphone in India.
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BAMAKO Mali's National Assembly has voted to extend a state of emergency by six months in a bid to quell an upsurge in attacks by Islamist militants based in the desert north of the West African country.
On Saturday, Zoumana N'dji Doumbia, president of the National Assembly's legal commission, announced Friday's vote that gives security forces extra powers of arrest and detention. It is the latest extension of an emergency first imposed in November 2015.
Deteriorating security threatens to return Mali to the chaos that nearly tore it to pieces in 2012 when Islamists hijacked an ethnic Tuareg rebellion in the north, before French forces pushed them back the following year.
Some 11,000 U.N. peacekeepers and French troops are deployed in Mali but militants still launch attacks, including a suicide assault on an army base in January that killed at least 77 people.
(Reporting by Tiemoko Diallo; Writing by Matthew Mpoke Bigg; Editing by Sandra Maler)
ISLE OF WIGHT, Va. (WAVY) — A road in Isle of Wight County is expected to be closed for several hours after a tractor-trailer overturned.
Lt. Tommy Potter with the Isle of Wight Sheriff’s Office tweeted Thursday that Route 258 is closed at Burdette Road.
Potter said in the tweet the road is expected to be closed for several hours.
The tractor-trailer was hauling 22,000 pounds of cardboard, according to Potter. The crash was reported around 4:30 a.m. Thursday.
Potter says deputies are investigating the crash and working to get the road cleared.
Stay with WAVY.com for the latest traffic updates.
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WARRENSBURG – Warrensburg Central first graders were recently visited by John Briggs, author of “Leaping Lemmings!”. Briggs read his story to the class and discussed what inspired him to write the tale.
A father of three victims tried to attack Larry Nassar in the courtroom before being restrained by police. pic.twitter.com/pyjtjXHlr7 — SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) February 2, 2018
Father Of Victims Attacks Larry Nassar In Court
Everyone’s buzzing over broken father Randall Margraves (father of 3 young ladies who were sexually abused by disgraced serial predator Larry Nassar) attacking the nefarious ex-doctor mid-hearing in a genuinely stunning (and heart-shattering) moment that shut down the whole entire internet.
Bailiff me watching Larry Nassar get attacked even i'm "supposed" to protect him: pic.twitter.com/CJ2j9MwWqm — LastPrinceofKrypton (@GodofKrypton) February 2, 2018
Peep the Twitter hysteria over a broken dad’s justice on the flip.
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TULSA - The man who was questioned by Tulsa Police about being a gang member during the live broadcast of the A&E show "Live PD" will talk to the media Wednesday.
A video of Randy Wallace being questioned by a Tulsa police officer has gotten more than 70,000 views on Facebook and it has been shared more than 1,200 times.
Wallace is clearly upset with the officer for labeling him as being a member of a gang.
Tulsa Mayor GT Bynum announced on his Facebook page Monday that the contract with Live PD will not be renewed and Tulsa Police Department will no longer be featured on the show.
Wallace will speak, alongside We The People Oklahoma, at 10 a.m. Watch a live stream of the presser here:
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According to NV Energy's Outage Center, there are about 6000 customers without power in northern Nevada, mostly due to weather.
NV energy says there are about 2000 customers without power in Douglas County.
In Washoe County there are about 800 customers without power.
Lyon County has less than 100 customers without power.
The following statement is on NV Energy's site:
"Extreme winds from this current storm system have caused multiple outages throughout northern Nevada. Our crews are working around the clock to restore power to all of our customers as quickly and safely as possible. Report outages here and stay up to date on the latest outage information using our mobile app. If you encounter a downed power line, consider it live and very dangerous. Report it to 9-1-1 or call NV Energy."
Speech to Text for TH South beats Franklin Central
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hoops.. terre haute south in conference indiana action against franklin central.. 1st quarter.. de'avion washington finds maleek logsdon standing wide open in the corner and he buries the three.. 19 points in this one for logsdon.. later.. braves corral the offensive rebound and get the ball washington for a three of his own.. braves up by 6 then.. logsdon works it inside to washington.. the isu commit hits the fadeaway j to build up that terre haute south lead.. check out this action.. logsdon comes up with the block, craig porter gets the rebound and chucks the ball down court to kc bender for the lay in .. terre haute south holds on down the stretch and wins this one 67-66.. braves move to 5-1 in conference indiana. it's one of the most exciting rivalries in the wabash valley.. barr-reeve and loogootee meeting
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The Charlottetown Festival will have a familiar face portraying Gilbert Blythe this summer.
P.E.I.'s Aaron Hastelow is returning to play the romantic lead in Anne of Green Gables — The Musical at the Confederation Centre of the Arts from June to September.
"I couldn't be more excited," said Hastelow in a press release.
This year's redesigned show will have a new Anne — A.J. Bridel and a new director (Adam Brazier).
Hastelow has previously performed in Mamma Mia! and Ring of Fire at the centre.
The Richland County Coroner has identified the victim who died in a three-car collision on Bluff Road Friday evening.
The coroner said Howard Victor Henderson, III, 20, of Hopkins, died from blunt trauma of the neck at the scene of the collision.
It happened just before 6 p.m.
Troopers said a Henderson was driving east on Bluff Road when he went into the westbound lane of the road and hit an oncoming car. Another car in the westbound lanes then hit Henderson again.
The driver of the first car that was hit was transported to the hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. The driver of the third car suffered minor injuries.
The crash remains under investigation by SCHP.
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FORT SMITH (KFSM)-- The U-A Fort Smith men's basketball team survived a thriller against Hearltand Conference rival Dallas Baptist on Saturday winning 69-65. The victory placed the Lions(19-4, 8-4) within one game of conference-leading Dallas Baptist (18-4, 8-3) and shares second place with Newman (11-11, 7-4).
Darrion Strong-Moore led all scorers with 22 points, fellow senior DaVaunta Thomas added 19 for the UAFS. The Lions shot 43 percent from the field (26 of 60).
Armed with 29" Orbea spaceships, Max Rendall and Angus Hardie take to the dusty slopes of Morzine in search of the "Cowabunga".
Meet Professor Pyg, the swine of the city. He is cooking up a dinner to die for.
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Walt Disney Studios has previewed a scene from the Star Wars spinoff "Solo" featuring the card game where Han Solo and Lando Calrissian meet at CinemaCon Tuesday in Las Vegas. The scene cuts off right as the two space scoundrels decide to bet their ships.
The studio also unveiled early footage from its live-action adaption of "Dumbo" and "Aladdin," starring Will Smith as the Genie, and showed the first scene from "The Incredibles 2," which picks up right where the first left off in 2004.
Both "Solo: A Star Wars" story and "The Incredibles 2" hit theaters this summer.
Unlike most studio presentations at the annual theater owner convention, Disney doesn't generally bring out the stars of its films. Instead it lets the footage and behind-the-scenes reels do the selling.
Governor Bello explains why Kogi indigenes want Dino Melaye recalled from Senate
Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, on Wednesday described Senator Dino Melaye as a social deviate in the Senate. He said his constituents were in the process of recalling him, because “they have learnt from their bitter mistake”. He stated this while addressing State House reporters, after meeting with Acting President Yemi Osinbajo. Bello urged […]
Governor Bello explains why Kogi indigenes want Dino Melaye recalled from Senate
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Anne Richard, a former Assistant Secretary of State, talks with Houston Matters about how the politics of refugee assistance has changed.
Anne Richard is the former Assistant Secretary of State for Population, Refugees and Migration. It’s a bureau within the State Department that provides assistance to refugees, people who’ve been displaced, and other victims of conflict from around the world. At one point, the bureau had a budget of $3.4 billion.
Richard recently gave a talk at the University of Houston. She sat down with Houston Matters producer Maggie Martin to talk about how the politics of refugee assistance have changed.
Ronaldo restored Real's lead from off the bench with a brilliant long-range effort 10 minutes from time at the Nou Camp last night - and was booked for throwing off his shirt.
The 32-year-old was sent off two minutes later after picking up a second yellow card for diving after going down under pressure from Samuel Umtiti.
To compound matters, Ronaldo then angrily pushed De Burgos Bengoetxea after being shown a red card.
But Real Madrid skipper Ramos has slammed the referee's decision to send off Ronaldo, who now faces a potential 12-match ban.
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Just over a year after his impressive debut, former NFL Pro Bowl running back DeAngelo Williams is retuning to professional wrestling. According to TMZ, Williams is set to return to Impact Wrestling on July 12.
“I said I’d never do this again, but I’m back in the ring,” Williams said.
There’s no word on what Williams’ role will be, but he’s apparently been training former tag team partner, Moose, ahead of his July 22 bout for the Impact World Championship at Slammiversary XV.
Donald Trump had been in the White House just over six months when a little-known three-time Maryland congressman, John Delaney, announced that he was seeking the Democratic presidential nomination in 2020.
Political veterans scratch their heads when asked if anyone has ever launched a run this early in the electoral cycle.
Presidential campaigns resemble painting the Forth Bridge. Barely has one race finished before the next one starts.
Normally, however, politicians with presidential ambitions are rather more discreet. They tend to make “fact-finding” visits to New Hampshire, which will hold the first in the nation primary in 2020, and Iowa, where the first caucus will be held.
But Mr Delaney...
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LAS VEGAS (AP) — Boxer Floyd Mayweather says on Instagram that he’ll fight UFC star Conor McGregor on Aug. 26 in Las Vegas.
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* Thursday on ABC: NBA Finals, Game 1 (9 ET)
Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala will miss a fifth straight game due to a left lateral leg contusion, the team announced on Wednesday.
Andre Iguodala injury update: pic.twitter.com/nkmrQNTRbt — Warriors PR (@WarriorsPR) May 30, 2018
The Warriors say Iguodala's latest medical evaluation shows his recovery is making progress, but the pain and inflammation remain surrounding his left knee.
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Iguodala injured his leg in Game 3 of the West finals against the Houston Rockets.
The Warriors will re-evaluate Iguodala prior to Game 2 on Sunday.
The Coppell Chamber of Commerce, Coppell Independent School District, and city of Coppell presented the 2018 Community Health and Wellness Expo at The Core on Saturday, Jan. 27. The event offered free demonstrations, health screenings, and fitness challenges. “This event was very enjoyable for me and my family,” Mary Baker, a Coppell resident, said. “We…
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The Patriots are going to be missing one key target tonight, but they could be getting another back.
According to Jeff Howe of the Boston Herald, wide receiver Chris Hogan made the trip to South Florida for tonight’s game against the Dolphins, and could return.
Hogan has missed the last four games with a shoulder injury, and was limited in practice last week.
If he’s able to go, it would mitigate the loss of Rob Gronkowski, who is serving his one-game suspension for his elbow smash of Bills cornerback Tre'Davious White last week.
The Patriots left three players home who were on the injury report, leaving defensive end Trey Flowers (rib), special-teamer Brandon King (hamstring) and running back Mike Gillislee (illness) back in Boston.
Hogan was third on the team with 33 catches for 438 yards when he was injured in Week Eight. He was tied for the team lead with five touchdowns at the time of the injury.
At the end of Thursday's Ketchikan City Council meeting, a Council member warned of likely repercussions from a state budget cut to Alaska's Pioneers Homes. Council Member Bob Sivertsen is a member of the state Pioneers Homes Advisory Board and works with the Ketchikan Pioneers Home Foundation.
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Actress Storm Reid attended Star Wars: The Last Jedi premiere clad in an all white Rosetta Getty suit.
The 14-year-old wore a $1,425.00 Rosetta Getty cropped back vest and paired it with $890.00 cropped high rise trousers. She wore a Woolford bodysuit (you can get a similar one here for $97.50) and $295.00 Via Spiga sandals (available at Bloomingdales.com).
Storm wore her hair in box braids and added a playful braid to the left side. Her white manicure and pedicure keeps the whole look fresh! A white and black look always comes across as chic and is perfect for the red carpet.
We’re totally here for the fact she looks stylish, yet age appropriate. Hats off to stylist Jason Bolden.
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Corruption worse under Buhari, APC – Reno Omokri blasts VON DG, Okechukwu
Reno Omokri, ex-aide to former President Goodluck Jonathan, has lambasted ‎the Director General of Voice of Nigeria, Osita Okechukwu, over comments that the former leader opened corruption loopholes while in office. He said corruption in Nigeria was worse under the President Muhammadu Buhari APC government. Omokri, in a statement Sunday night, said Okechukwu should note […] Corruption worse under Buhari, APC – Reno Omokri blasts VON DG, Okechukwu Read Full Story
Suspect sought in armed robberies west of Strip
Metro Police say they are looking for a suspect in back-to-back armed robberies Sunday afternoon west of the Las Vegas Strip.
A man entered a store about noon near Valley View Boulevard and Twain Avenue, pulled a gun and demanded money from a clerk, police said. He fled with cash and then robbed a clerk at a neighboring business, police said.
The suspect was described as about 25 to 30 years old, 5 feet 4 inches to 5 feet 6 inches tall with a medium build. He was wearing all black clothing.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Metro at 702-828-3591 or to remain anonymous, Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555 or online at crimestoppersofnv.com. Tips directly leading to an arrest or indictment processed through Crime Stoppers may result in a cash reward.
JAMAICA: 6-year-old shot while sleeping
The police say a six-year-old girl is now in stable condition in hospital, after she was shot when a bullet entered her home in St Andrew, while she slept.
The child was reportedly shot in the head.
Reports from the police are that the child’s mother was awakened by her child screaming at about 12:40 a.m. Sunday.
She then discovered that the little girl had been shot.
The police say the bullet penetrated the zinc roof of their home, injuring the sleeping child.
Investigations are ongoing, the police say. (Jamaica Observer)
Wendy Norman, a professor in UBC’s department of obstetrics and gynaecology, was quoted in a CBC Saskatchewan story about the practice of doctors watching women ingest mifepristone for medical abortions.
She said “the evidence is clear that having the practitioner observe the woman is demeaning. It’s inappropriate.”
Watchdog groups said the use of the Twitter handle didn’t appear to violate any government laws but represented a politicization of the social media accounts at a time when Republicans and Democrats are engaged in a vigorous debate over the nation’s immigration laws and the separation of migrant children from their families at the U.S.-Mexican border.
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Radio 702 | Ian Mann says in the book 'Dying for a Paycheck: How Modern Management Harms Employee Health and Company Performance' Jeffrey Pfeffer talks about the toxicity of some of workplaces.
JOHANNESBURG - Ian Mann says Dying for a Paycheck: How Modern Management Harms Employee Health and Company Performance by Jeffrey Pfeffer helps put the light on workplace safety.
Mann says in the book Pfeffer talk about how people ignore the toxicity of some of their workplaces, this albeit the decrease in the work accidents.
Mann says Pfeffer’s book highlights being overworked and the stress workplaces induce on employees as well as the fear of losing one’s job.
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SHANGHAI, April 25 (Reuters) - China is "days away" from revealing new rules governing its asset management industry, the China Daily newspaper reported on Wednesday, citing an unnamed source close to the country's central bank.
Markets have been awaiting the release of the final version of new rules for China's $15 trillion asset management sector as part of a crackdown on risk in China's financial system.
President Xi Jinping approved the new rules in March. (Reporting by Andrew Galbraith Editing by Eric Meijer)
According to the Daily Record in Scotland, Scottish giants Celtic are looking at reinforcing their squad in the current transfer window by bringing two players into the team. One of the players they are eyeing is said to be Bafana Bafana’s Coetzee.
Celtic are missing some of their key players in defence due to injuries and are looking to sign a cover defender that has international experience.
“It’s really about the availability of a player,” Celtic coach Brendan Rodgers told reporter when asked directly about Coetzee.
“We’ll look to bring in quality if it becomes available. It’s something we have been working towards over the course of the last few weeks.”
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PRESIDENT Edgar Lungu’s vision of making mealie meal prices affordable for all Zambians has gained momentum with 1,200 solar-powered milling plants installed countrywide, out of 2,000.
Zambia Cooperative Federation (ZCF) cooperative development manager Godfrey Munyoro says that the process of installing the remaining 800 milling plants is underway.
Mr Munyoro said in an interview that the installation of hammer mills demonstrates President Lungu’s commitment to reducing the cost of living through the provision of cheaper mealie meal to… http://epaper.daily-mail.co.zm/
Lavone Holland II scored 21 points and Drew McDonald scored 19 and Northern Kentucky beat Cleveland State, 78-61, on Feb. 3 at the Wolstein Center.
Northern Kentucky (17-7, 10-2 Horizon League) raced to a 10-3 lead, the Vikings closed to a point with Kenny Carpenter’s back-to-back layup and jump shot, but Mason Faulkner responded with a layup and Tyler Sharpe made consecutive 3-pointers and the Norse’s lead went to 18-9. McDonald made back-to-back jumpers and Faulkner added another 3 and the lead was 14. Faulkner made all five of his 3s and scored all 14 of his points before intermission.
The Norse led, 40-26, at the break before Cleveland State (6-19, 3-9) used an 8-4 spurt to close to 53-42 before McDonald’s layup and jumper extended Northern Kentucky’s lead to double digits for good. Tyler Sharpe added 12 points and the Norse shot 30 of 55 (54.5) from the field and 11 of 19 (58) from 3.
Carpenter and Tyree Appleby each scored 13 and Kasheem Thomas, 11 for the Vikings.
BELLEVILLE – Sabrina MacDonald brings you the latest news from the Quinte region. Headlines include: A 21-year old Belleville man was arrested for driving over the legal alcohol limit on Wednesday; this year’s flu season in Ontario could be more severe than average due to an ineffective vaccine; and Russian prime minister Dmitry Medvedev says the state will never acknowledge the accusation of state-sponsored doping that prevents the Russia team from competing at the Pyeongchang Olympics.
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LOS ANGELES: The ninth edition of the ‘Fast and Furious’ franchise was all scheduled to hit cinemas in 2019.
However, FnF fans will now have to wait for the movie till April 2020, according to Indian Express report.
The reason behind the delay is uncertain.
This created an outburst from co-star Tyrese Gibson who did not receive the news well and lashed out at Dwayne Johnson and co-producer Hiram Garcia.
To compensate for the gap, Universal Pictures stated that it will release the movie’s first, non-numbered feature starring characters Luke Hobbs (Dwayne Johnson) and Deckard Shaw (Jason Statham), as per CTV News.
NEW LEBANON, Ohio (WDTN) – The Greyhounds had an early lead with the first touchdown of the game.
The Arrows answered back with a touchdown and kept lighting up the scoreboard after the second quarter.
Preble Shawnee wins the game 20 to 7
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Police in the capital of Ukraine say a Russian journalist has been shot and killed at his Kiev apartment
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PM Kvirikashvili: We Respect Turkish Peoples Choice
Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili issued a brief statement on April 17, a day after the Turkish Constitutional referendum, saying that the country “respects and welcomes the Choice of the Turkish people.”
“Turkey is a strategic partner, stable development of which is of importance to Georgia as well as to the region,” PM Kvirikashvili added.
We respect & welcome the choice of Turkish people. #Turkey is a strategic partner & its stable development is important to Georgia & region. — Giorgi Kvirikashvili (@KvirikashviliGi) April 17, 2017
The April 16 referendum in Turkey enables sweeping changes to the Turkish constitution, leading to the introduction of a presidential regime.
The referendum vote was held in Georgia as well. 711 of 1789 Turkish nationals eligible to vote in the referendum cast their ballots at two polling stations in Batumi and Tbilisi, with 59.3% voting against the ruling party-proposed amendments.
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The Israeli military launched the attack on Palestinian positions after rockets were fired from the Gaza Strip, the IDF said.The missile attack, which the IDF (Israel Defense Forces) blamed on Hamas, happened Monday evening, according to an IDF spokesperson's statement. There's been no confirmation that any 'targets' have been hit, it added.Last week, the Israeli military and Hamas operatives exchanged fire which resulted in casualties. At least 25 people, including six children, were injured and two Hamas fighters killed in IDF strikes on alleged Hamas positions inside Gaza. Israel said it bombed the targets in response for rocket attacks launched at its territory.
Canha went 2-for-4 with a single, RBI double, a walk and two runs in a win over the Rangers on Monday.
Canha's blazing start to the season continues, with Monday's production pushing his average to .351. The 29-year-old has hit safely in seven straight games, a stretch during which he's smacked three doubles, a home run, five RBI, four walks and six runs.
The University of Massachusetts defeated the University of Albany 3-0 on Sunday, finishing the preseason with a pair of victories.
Julia Taffuri, Erin Doster and Kelly Maara scored for UMass, which took a 1-0 lead at halftime before pulling away in the second.
UMass' season begins on Aug. 18 at home against Central Connecticut State.
Iniesta better than last year – Lopetegui
Barcelona star Andres Iniesta is in better form than last year and will again play a key role for Spain, according to coach Julen Lopetegui.
The 33-year-old is enjoying another fine campaign for Barca, although his future with the LaLiga giants is uncertain.
However, Lopetegui has no doubt about Iniesta's role with the national team and he believes a greater run of games has the midfielder in even better form.
"He's better than last year, with more continuity," he told El Partidazo de COPE on Monday.
"I see him great. He will be with us and he will be willing and committed, like every time he comes with the national team."
Lopetegui also played down injury concerns over Iniesta's team-mate Gerard Pique.
"He has a good knee. He only has an overload," he said. "We will have to take care of him a bit in training so he is good against Germany."
Spain face Germany on Friday before taking on Argentina four days later.
File - In this Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017, file photo, Romanian Prime Minister Sorin Grindeanu right, hugs the leader of the Social Democratic party Liviu Dragnea after the swearing in ceremony for his cabinet, in Bucharest, Romania. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)
× Police: Naked man from Putnam breaks into antique marketplace
PUTNAM — Putnam Police say they arrested a man after he broke into an antique marketplace, naked.
Around 12:30 a.m. Wednesday, police responded to the area of Front Street and Main Street for a report of suspicious activity. When police arrived, they found glass on the sidewalk and saw damage to multiple windows of the Antique Marketplace located at 109 Main Street in Putnam.
Police saw activity in the building and State Police arrived to help in securing the building’s perimeter. When Police entered the marketplace, they found Sean Morissette, 50, of Putnam, naked. He was seen knocking over display cases and smashing items inside.
He was taken into custody and charged with burglary and criminal mischief. He is being held on $10,000 cash bond and will be presented in Danielson Superior Court on June 14th.
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TORONTO - WestJet says it is reviewing its baggage policy after a customer complained that it discriminated against travellers from certain countries.
At issue is an airline policy that prevents travellers to Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago from checking in more than two bags, unless the extra luggage is "a golf bag containing golf clubs."
Jared Walker tweeted about the policy after his 62-year-old mother was prevented from bringing an oversized bag on a trip to Jamaica to attend a funeral.
Walker says the policy is "absurd" and shows preferential treatment to tourists, as opposed to travellers returning to their country of origin.
WestJet says the baggage policy was in place for Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago "due to the amount of access checked baggage brought by guests travelling to these particular destinations."
The company says it's reviewing the rules related to golf bags, recognizing that "the optics are poor."
Leo Santa Cruz appreciates being in between fights as the featherweight world champion's promotion company touts its first nationally televised card May 2. "It's kind of hard [to promote]. A lot of stress, taking a lot of calls - there's times it's harder than being a fighter," Santa Cruz said.
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BEIJING — Authorities in China's far western Xinjiang region say eight people were killed, including three assailants, in the latest outbreak of violence in the volatile region.
According to a statement posted on the local government's website , the attack occurred Tuesday evening in Pishan county in southern Xinjiang, home to China's ethnic Uighur minority. It said the three also injured five others before police killed them.
Uighurs are predominantly Muslim, Turkic-speaking people who have long chafed under the rule of Beijing, more than 1,800 miles (3,000 km) away from the provincial capital of Urumqi. The government statement did not identify the attackers or say whether they were linked to Uighur separatists who have been blamed for previous attacks in Chinese cities.
Anchorage, AK- Today in Juneau, the Alaska House Majority Coalition held a press conference that included Speaker of the House Rep. Bryce Edgmon , Rep. Paul Seaton , Rep. Neal Foster , and Rep. Sam Kito . The conference was held this morning in the Speaker's Chambers, at the Capitol Building.
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For those catching up with the mud slinging on the letters page of Business Day between How Long Will South Africa Survive? author RW Johnson and South African Post Office CEO Mark Barnes and their respective supporters, here is a recap of some of the highlights.
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Karen Rogers tours the brand new Edge Fitness club in Cherry Hill, one of 5 new locations in the Philadelphia area, as they expand in the area with monthly memberships ranging from $9.99-$29.99.Multiple locations: Cherry Hill, Delran, Deptford, Washington Township and Northeast Philadelphia opening in summer.----------Check out FYI Philly on social media. Like us on Facebook FYI Philly on Facebook for more about destination sites across the region.
Deborah Byrd created the EarthSky radio series in 1991 and EarthSky.org in 1994. Today, she serves as Editor-in-Chief of this website. She has won a galaxy of awards from the broadcasting and science communities, including having an asteroid named 3505 Byrd in her honor. A science communicator and educator since 1976, Byrd believes in science as a force for good in the world and a vital tool for the 21st century. "Being an EarthSky editor is like hosting a big global party for cool nature-lovers," she says.
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That moment when the whole school finds out they’re going to see @Marvel’s new movie, @BlackPanther! #ronclarkacademy #blackpanther #teachersofinstagram #teachersfollowteachers ___ #Repost @mrronclark ・・・ The students just found out we are all going to see BLACK PANTHER! We will have a day of cultural classes, African dancers, historical lessons and then we will all go see the film! Turn up!!!!
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Simon Moore was sent off as Sheffield United were beaten 3-0 at Wolves this evening.
This is how the game unfolded. Check www.thestar.co.uk/blades this evening for a full match report and reaction from both managers.
Still stumped on what to do for Father's Day? Since no one can resist a delicious and fun brunch, we've rounded up all the best local spots for this Sunday, some with special deals for dad. Consider this your inside guide to the best Father's Day yet.
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While I agree that going cashless will be no big problem for most people most of the time (Drive to go cashless on public transport; Aug 12), the Land Transport Authority should consider students and tourists who do not have usable bank accounts, or people who forget to bring along their ATM cards.
Why make travelling difficult for these people?
It was reported that service agents will be deployed to help commuters switch to using the general ticketing machines, which accept cash. However, these machines will not accept cash by 2020.
While I understand the manpower rationale given in stopping cash top-ups of travel cards at passenger service centres, is it not smart also to keep the machine options for cash top-ups open?
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The head of the banking lobby group, former Queensland premier Anna Bligh, will appear at the financial services royal commission.
The Australian Banking Association CEO will be questioned about the self-regulation of banks under the Code of Banking Practice.
A new draft code has gone to the corporate regulator for approval.
Ms Bligh is expected to appear at the commission on Thursday, after the inquiry completes a case study involving a National Australia Bank business loan.
COLONIAL BEACH, Va. - Police are asking for help to find a missing 19-year-old Virginia woman.
Kallie Jefferson was last seen in Colonial Beach, Virginia around 11 a.m. Monday. Her last cellphone activity was along Menokin Road in Warsaw, Virginia.
Jefferson may be driving a white Ford Fiesta with Virginia license plate VXH-9912.
Jefferson is 5'5" and approximately 145 lbs. She has a tattoo on her wrist, a tree of life on her foot, roses on her upper thigh, and a heart on her stomach.
Anyone with information should contact CBPD Sergeant Toni Morgans at tmorgans@colonialbeachva.net and/or the Westmoreland County Sheriff's Office at (804) 493 - 8066.
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There has been some damage reported from high winds about noon today in the Marksville -Mansura area.
There have also been some power outages as a severe weather system moves across central Louisiana.
Trees have been reported down from winds in Moreauville, Mansura, Marksville and Bunkie.
Emergency authorities are responding to multiple calls in Avoyelles Parish, according to the 911 office in Mansura.
A tornado watch remains in effect through 2 pm this afternoon.
A flash flood watch remains in effect through 4 pm this afternoon.
CNBC's Scott Wapner discusses his book 'When the Wolves Bite' about the Bill Ackman and Carl Icahn feud.
The duo of bassist/singer Mike Kerr and drummer Ben Thatcher are promoting their latest album, "How Did We Get So Dark?" The project recently entered the UK charts at No. 1, duplicating the success of their 2014 self-titled record, which went on to become the fastest-selling British rock debut album in their native country in three years.
"How Did We Get So Dark?" was recorded in Brussels, Belgium with producer Joylon Thomas and London, UK with co-producer Tom Dalgety. Royal Blood are currently playing dates on a North American tour that wraps up in Los Angeles on August 16, after which they'll head to Japan for a pair of festival appearances before returning to open for Guns N' Roses in Vancouver on September 1 in Vancouver, BC and George, WA on September 3. Read more here.
We don’t want to be a killjoy, but celebrating the Fourth of July can be hazardous to your health. Fires and injuries are the obvious hazards of fireworks, along with the noise that frightens humans and animals alike. Perhaps less obvious is the spike in air pollution to levels that are dangerous for everyone to breathe. With so many fireworks going off at once, levels of fine-particle pollution known as PM2.5 go through the roof on the night of Independence Day and linger like a hangover the next day. Aside from staying away from plumes of smoke, one way to lessen the impact is to leave the fireworks to the professionals. Here are some places to watch, legally, in Southern California.
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CHICAGO -- With a long awaited World Series win under their belt in 2016, it's no surprise things are looking up at Wrigley Field.
New World Champion status and a new features at the ball park all bode well for the storied team. Ticket sales are rigorous.
And jobs – and job applications - are up too.
So many of the workers are seasonal. They generally work from April through October, unless the Cubs are killing it in the post season, of course.
Workers like these have real lives and real jobs outside of Wrigley every day.
But who are these folks? And what do they do in the off season?
WGN’s Julie Unruh introduces us to a few of them and find out what is the best part of working for winners at Wrigley.
The city will explore whether the soon-to-be shutdown Norwood outdoor pool should be replaced with a splash pad, junior play structure and beach volleyball court.
A new motion headed to council’s parks committee meeting on June 5 calls for the public service to report on that potential vision for the Norwood Community Centre site, where an outdoor poor and wading pool are believed to be at the end of their useful lives.
The current outdoor pool is slated to be decommissioned in 2019, after city staff attempt to keep it open for one more summer. The city says rising groundwater has compromised the nearly 60-year-old pool’s tank and water quality.
The cost of decommissioning both pools and the potential reinvestment would be considered within the 2019 budget process, if the motion passes as is.
The motion calls for the report to be due back in about four months.
WASHINGTON (AP) - A pro-Trump group is airing ads in a dozen Republican-held congressional districts seeking support for the party's limping health care overhaul drive.
The ads come during a two-week congressional recess that's seen numerous GOP lawmakers endure stormy town hall meetings attended by supporters of President Barack Obama's health care law. They are running in districts from Pennsylvania to Arizona.
America First Policies says it is sinking $3 million into TV spots and internet commercials. The group is run by former Trump White House and campaign staffers.
President Donald Trump and GOP leaders want to repeal Obama's law. Leaders averted a planned House vote on their legislation last month because of Republican opposition.
The ads urge people to thank lawmakers "for standing with President Trump to repeal Obamacare now."
Letters of fallen soldiers were read out to as many as 50,000 gathered in the cold as dawn broke over Canberra
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You might notice them as you drive by. There are more than 200 small works of art at intersections across the city, painted on what used to be plain utility boxes.It's all part of the Mini-Mural Project. An idea brought to the City of Houston by Noah and Elia Quiles, co-founders of Up Art Studio.They talk to Eyewitness News about one of the projects biggest supporters, the late Houston city council member Larry Green, in one of his late TV interviews.
Bodies of missing hikers found in Alaska national park
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The bodies of two hikers, believed to be those reported missing in Alaska's Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, have been discovered.
The National Park Service says bodies matching the description of the Missouri hikers reported missing in the park last week were recovered Monday along the Sanford River.
The park service tentatively identified the two as Rochelle Renken and Michael Huffman, both 62, from Columbia, Missouri. The agency says they were experienced backpackers and that Renken had prior experience crossing Alaska rivers. The bodies were sent to the state medical examiner for positive identification.
Evidence suggests the two tried to cross the river near the toe of Sanford Glacier but were swept away by the powerful current.
The hikers were last seen June 22.
As part of I Heart Fridays, the Cherry Creek North Business Improvement District and the American Heart Association (AHA) invite you to attend a heart-healthy yoga class at SpaVital inside of the Pura Vida Health Club. This FREE event is a great way to treat yourself on a Friday afternoon! The class will be led by Carrie Lehtonen, a heart disease survivor. No yoga experience required!
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In Chicago, the hype surrounding Bears rookie quarterback Mitchell Trubisky has reached a fever pitch after his strong performance in Thursday’s preseason opener. Bears coach John Fox has seen this before.
Fox said the excitement fans have for Trubisky reminds him of what he experienced as the coach of the Broncos when Tebowmania hit in 2011.
“The first time we threw Tim Tebow out there in Denver it was pretty similar,” Fox said. “That brought quite a bit of attention.”
Fox confirmed that Mike Glennon, not Trubisky, is still the starting quarterback. But he said Trubisky did everything the Bears wanted him to do in his preseason debut.
“There’s a reason why we drafted him with the second pick of the draft,” Fox said. “I think for the first time people got to see that in a Bears uniform, which I think is exciting.”
The excitement around Trubisky hasn’t quite reached Tebow-in-Denver levels yet. But if Trubisky keeps playing the way he did on Thursday, it might.
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That's according to Shalimar Police Chief John E. Cash. The 38-year-old has served with the department for about 16 years.
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How NYSC Caused The Death Of First Class Graduate, Ifedapo Oladepo
Ifedolapo Oladepo, who died at the National Youth Service Corps Orientation camp in Kano last November. Oladepo, a First Class graduate of Transport Management and a member of the NYSC ‘batch B’, died during the scheme’s orientation programme in Kano on November 29, 2016. Outcome of the investigation shows that NYSC was responsible for the …
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A Baptist church in South Carolina has voted to remove a statue of Jesus Christ because some believe it's too "Catholic" for their place of worship.
A statue outside the Red Bank Baptist Church in South Carolina. Source: Screenshot/WAFB
The hand-carved, 7-foot (2-meter) statue and accompanying reliefs showing scenes from the life of Christ have been displayed outside Red Bank Baptist Church in Lexington for a decade.
But Pastor Jeff Wright says the statue is being taken down this week. In a letter, Pastor said some congregants feel it is "Catholic in nature," and it needs to be removed to avoid confusion.
He did not explain why. Wright didn't return telephone calls or respond to messages The Associated Press left in person with his staff Wednesday.
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) – A downtown Champaign building could undergo redevelopment after sitting vacant for 12 years.
The two story structure was built in 1919 and could potentially be transformed into a microbrewery with upper-floor residential space.
The most recent occupants was the Habitat for Humanity ReStore before it moved down the street to 119 E. University in 2006.
The Champaign city council will vote on Tuesday on whether to give the redevelopment project $100,000 as part of the Redevelopment Incentive Program funding.
Main Street Rail LLC, who is planning the redevelopment, aims to invest around $1.2 million into the building with new storefronts, windows, and flooring.
"It wouldn't be a manufacturing or bottling plant," said Tina Anson an associate planner with the city. "It'd be more like a small-scale craft distillery with drinks on sale for consumption."
The work is expected to be completed in August.
But great teams are a lot deeper than their starters. All in all, there were 44 players that appeared for the Nationals in 2017 and are still part of the organization, although only 25 of them will make the playoff roster.
The timelines below show when each player joined the organization, and how much they’ve played for the Nationals since. We’ve grouped them by how they got to Washington in the first place: through the draft, trades, free agency or international signings.
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Gareth Bale has been ruled out after a calf injury he picked up in the first leg of this tie.
Bale has had an injury-troubled season and will not be risked against Bayern, a muscle injury now having struck after the injury surgery he had earlier in the campaign.
"He's worked hard to get back with the team and after his injury, three months off, he returned really keen," said Zidane.
"He has some discomfort that is preventing him from being at his best and I hope he'll be back with us soon. He's not going to be with us tomorrow as we don't want to risk him.
"He's keen to return, he's worked hard and deserves to be with us as soon as possible. I hope it'll be in time for El Clasico, but I can't guarantee that. We'll take it day by day."
May 3 U.S. nitrogen fertilizer producer CF Industries Holdings Inc reported a first-quarter loss compared with a profit in the year-ago period, hurt by lower realized prices of ammonia and urea.
Net loss attributable to shareholders was $23 million, or 10 cents per share, in the quarter ended March 31, compared with a profit of $26 million, or 11 cents per share, a year earlier.
Net sales rose marginally to $1.04 billion from $1 billion. (Reporting by Ahmed Farhatha in Bengaluru and Rod Nickel in Winnipeg, Manitoba; Editing by Martina D'Couto)
March 30 Premiere Horizon Alliance Corporation
* Approved terms of preferred shares offering of West Palawan Premiere Development (WPP)
* WPP intends to offer by way of private placement up to 500 million pesos worth of preferred shares Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
April 3 Silicom Ltd
* Silicom Ltd says has secured a first design win for several versions of its bypass cards from a cyber security customer
* Silicom Ltd says shipments against design win are expected to ramp up to approximately $1 million per year
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Barcelona have struck a €40million deal to sign Paulinho from Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao.
The Brazil international will finalise his move to the LaLiga giants upon completing a medical and agreeing terms on a reported four-year deal on Thursday.
The 29-year-old will be Ernesto Valverde's first signing since the world-record €222m sale of Neymar to Paris Saint-Germain.
It comes after weeks of speculation over his future and marks an impressive revival in Paulinho's career.
Having struggled to convince at Tottenham following a move from Corinthians in 2013, he left to join Guangzhou two years later to link up with former Brazil boss Luiz Felipe Scolari.
Paulinho helped the club to win six trophies, including two league titles and the AFC Champions League, and his performances earned him a recall to the national team.
ROCKVILLE, Conn. — Two University of Connecticut students charged in connection with the death of a student who was run over by a fire department vehicle are expected to apply for a special form of probation.
Matthew Moll is due in Rockville Superior Court on Tuesday and Dylan Morose has a court date Wednesday. They’re expected to apply for accelerated rehabilitation, which can result in the charges being erased.
They are among six students facing charges stemming from an October party attended by 19-year-old Jeffny Pally of West Hartford. Police say she drank alcohol and fell asleep in front of a fire department garage door, then was run over by a vehicle.
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The Brazilian Blur is back in Phoenix. Leandro Barbosa took the time to reminisce on his last 15 years in the NBA for A Players Tribune, and one of the highlights included a buck naked Shaquille O'Neal.
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Fall from Near North Side building being investigated as suicide: police
A man died in a fall from a building Wednesday morning on the Near North Side, police said.
The man fell about 6:50 a.m. from a building in the 300 block of North State Street, according to Chicago Police. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office has not reported the death.
Police said Area Central detectives were investigating the fall as a suicide.
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Police and dog units were called to Colchester after reports of a person with a gun.
Witnesses saw a heavy police presence in the woodland area of Fairheard Road South, Dillbridge Road West and Harwich Road.
Officers were called to the area at around 2pm today (Wednesday, May 30).
They carried out a search but could not locate the person or gun.
A spokesman for Essex Police said: "We were called to reports of someone seen with what was described as a firearm in the area of Fairhead Road South, Dillbridge Road West, and Harwich Road at around 2pm on Wednesday, May 30.
"Officers attended and carried out a thorough search of the area but could not locate the person or any firearm.
"If you have any information please call us on 101 quoting incident 633 of 30/05 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."
Two men are charged with kidnapping and criminal sexual conduct after Columbia Police Department investigators say they held a 17-year-old against her will and sexually assaulted her.
Channen Matthew McDowell, 31 and Belton Bernard Mitchell, Jr., 30, were booked at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center.
McDowell and Booker allegedly sexually assaulted the teen at a home on Wilkes Road on Sunday. The victim was hospitalized as a result of the incident.
No word on a bond hearing for both men.
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The "Real Housewife of New York" cleared up rumors about her split with boyfriend Adam Kenworthy — kind of.
It is no secret that Barcelona are desperate to bring Philippe Coutinho to the Nou Camp as soon as possible.
But Liverpool have not altered their stance that the player is not for sale after knocking back three bids in the summer.
And, even if Barcelona were able to prise Coutinho away from Anfield, he would be unavailable to play in Champions League matches for the La Liga giants.
So Valverde has hatched a plan B in order to bring in some extra quality to ensure they can maintain their dominance in the league while also making an assault on the European stage.
March 19 (Reuters) - Ardelyx Inc:
* KNIGHT THERAPEUTICS - ‍LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH ARDELYX THAT PROVIDES KNIGHT WITH EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS TO COMMERCIALIZE TENAPANOR IN CANADA​
* KNIGHT THERAPEUTICS - ‍WILL PAY UP TO C$25 MILLION IN TOTAL PAYMENTS INCLUDING AN UPFRONT PAYMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AND SALES MILESTONES
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Unhappy with his job, David Diley decided to quit on a Wednesday and pursue his passion of filming sharks. Learn more about his amazing story (chronicled in the movie ‘Of Shark and Man’), how you can join him on one of his underwater film workshops and what it’s like to bitten by a shark on the backside when he joins Nick Digilio.
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ABSOLUTELY EXQUISITE is the best way to describe this unit on the water and located in the Village of Bal Habour. (Private, spacious layout, completely remodeled, tastefully furnished, beautiful art work, large size bedrooms with built-in closets, stainless steel appliances, marble floors all throughout, good size terrace perfect for entertaining.) This is a unique unit and very rare to find. Walking distance to the Bal Harbour shops and house of worship. Private key access to the beach and marina. Please call listing agent for private tour.
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In response to the rocket launched towards Israel, an IDF tank & the IAF targeted Hamas terror posts in the northern Gaza Strip. The IDF holds the Hamas terror organization accountable for this hostile act originating in the Gaza Strip
MACKINAW CITY, Mich. (AP) — Officials say underwater photos show two electric cables were severed in what Michigan's attorney general says was a tugboat anchor strike in the waterway that connects Lake Huron and Lake Michigan.
An investigative team led by the U.S. Coast Guard said Tuesday a remotely controlled vehicle had obtained images of the damage site beneath the Straits of Mackinac. The two severed cables were among six owned by American Transmission Co. that are stretched along the lake floor.
Officials said with the visual assessment finished, the company and its contractors plan to cap the ends of the damaged cables to prevent more pollution. About 600 gallons (2,270 liters) of mineral oil insulation fluid spilled into the water when the cables were struck April 1.
Crews have removed about 590 gallons (2,230 liters) that didn't leak.
The 30-year-old is widely regarded as one of the best footballers to have ever played the game.
He has enjoyed a decorated career to date, winning five Ballon d’Ors as well as dozens of trophies while at Barcelona.
But it is on the international stage where Messi is yet to taste success.
He was part of the Argentina team which won gold at the 2008 Olympics but it is the Copa America and World Cup that has painfully alluded Messi.
Argentina reached the final of both tournaments in 2014 and 2015 respectively but were beaten by Germany and Chile.
On June 14, 1775, the Second Continental Congress in Philadelphia voted to "adopt" troops in Boston and New York City, forming the force that, in the centuries since, has become the US Army. From it start as state militias joined together to fight the fearsome British redcoats, the US Army has gone on to become the strongest fighting force in the world.
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After Dwyane Wade said that he and LeBron James are “like peanut butter and jelly,” Smucker’s and Jif responded — the brands are strong.
Richard Jefferson gave us all a close-up view of the jars. They have names and photos of the Cavaliers on them, and the top of the display says #TheLandofPBJ. Jefferson also wrote “Look what Bron and Dwade started.”
The Cavs got custom PB&J 😂😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/aSTX0t2xXh — Alysha Tsuji (@AlyshaTsuji) October 6, 2017
This is very well done. The jars are even in little basketball containers.
However, most of the players probably won’t be eating any of it.
An amazing ESPN story from last season revealed that while Cleveland serves visiting teams packaged Smucker’s peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, “the Cavs fare far better with their fare, serving themselves 20 artisanal PB&J’s prior to tip-off, with homemade grape and raspberry jelly, as well as almond butter-and-banana and peanut butter-and-banana sandwiches.”
Conway hired Springdale Har-Ber offensive coordinator Keith Fimple as its head coach Monday.
Fimple, 47, takes over for Clint Ashcraft, who stepped down as football coach after nine seasons in March to become Conway’s athletic director.
This will be Fimple’s first varsity head coaching position. He’s been an assistant coach at El Dorado, Fort Smith Southside, Fayetteville and Springdale Har-Ber.
Fimple, an Alma native, is the older brother of North Little Rock girls basketball coach Daryl Fimple.
Conway advanced to the Class 7A semifinals last season, losing to eventual state champion North Little Rock.
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Leah Lyons’ first try for her country put Ireland on their way to a 27-3 win over a resilient Italy side in their second round game of the Six Nations on Sunday last.
After a difficult and dogged first 40 minutes, Ireland eventually broke the home side down in the second half and ran in four tries to clinch a bonus point win, to keep their place at the top of the table on 10 points.
Played at the Stadio Tommaso Fattori in L’Aquila, Ireland were unable to turn their dominance in possession into scores early on …
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FORT WAYNE, Ind. — Workers at an Indiana zoo needed a couple of hours to corral a young giraffe that escaped from her enclosure.
The 7-month-old female got loose Monday from the African Journey exhibit at the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo. Zoo spokeswoman Bonnie Kemp says the giraffe, Thabisa, never left the property.
It wasn't immediately clear how the youngest in the zoo's herd of nine giraffes escaped.
Staffers were able to trap the giraffe in a fenced parking lot in a non-public area of the zoo. Zookeepers calmed her down before returning her to the enclosure.
The zoo just opened to the public for the season on Saturday.
A group of young Australian and New Zealand travellers are safe after a bus taking them to the Anzac Cove Dawn Service at Gallipoli burst into flames.
The 45 passengers were four hours into the journey in Turkey when smoke started belching from the engine and they were told to get off, Nine Network reported on Wednesday.
The bus and their belongings were destroyed but organisers transferred the group to a hotel nearby where they received clothes and blankets before boarding another bus to get to the service on time.
Fairfax Media has contacted the tour company and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade for comment.
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This classic, lovely Colonial in the Colonial School district of Pelham is nestled among the trees on more than a third of an acre just minutes from the train and shops. The living spaces are beautifully-appointed and include many special features such as original wainscoting and millwork, a stunning leaded-glass window, the original butler's pantry and a renovated kitchen. The master suite boasts a large walk-in closet (formerly a sleeping porch) and a master bath. Three additional bedrooms on the second floor, two more bedrooms on the third floor and two additional hall baths provide a multitude of options for family and friends. The private rear deck overlooking the partially-wooded back yard is the perfect spot to relax and unwind. The extra-large property offers unlimited potential and possible expansion opportunities. Move right into this special home and start enjoying your own private retreat!
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FILE - In this June 7, 2017, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) reacts against the Golden State Warriors during the second half of Game 3 of basketball's NBA Finals in Cleveland. The odds are longer than a Stephen Curry 3-pointer. The Cavaliers are being given little _ or no _ chance in their fourth straight NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors, who have been installed by Las Vegas as the biggest favorites in 16 years. Tony Dejak, File AP Photo
Mack Wilds Stops By Everyday Struggle
Mack Wilds is the latest guest to take on Joe Budden’s chair for a Friday episode of Everyday Struggle. He discusses a plethora of hip hop topics including rappers stealing other rappers’ flows, a The Wire reunion, and predictions for OJ Simpson.
He also discusses his opinion on rap an R&B crossovers and how he feels about 90’s rap.
Bushnell Pro X2 Laser Rangefinder Review - We test out the Slope Switch technology on Bushnell's latest premium laser rangefinder offering at Paris National
Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa, the largest full-service beachfront resort hotel on Northwest Florida's Gulf Coast, has appointed Dan Vargo as the new executive chef for the property. In his new position, Chef Vargo will blend Baltimore's traditional and historical influences, Martha's Vineyard's emphasis on organic produce and seasonal seafood, and the Ritz-Carlton's world-class standards for fine dining and excellence in service into the Hilton Sandestin Beach experience.
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2:40 Texas woman convicted of voter fraud says she voted Republican Pause
1:44 Trump administration putting 'Iran on notice'
1:48 Trucks, helicopters dump loads of boulders in rush to fortify Oroville dam spillway
1:23 Under threat of Oroville dam, hundreds find shelter at Nevada County Fairgrounds
1:17 White House: Updates to immigration ban to allow permanent residents into U.S. without waiver
1:42 Water gushes at California's Lake Oroville dam
4:11 What you need to know about the massive Oroville dam emergency in California
1:32 Press Secretary says press should focus more on leaks than Flynn's resignation
0:51 The day Idaho's Teton Dam broke
Local charities have the opportunity to become Queensgate Shopping Centre’s Charity of the Year for 2017-2018.
Each year, Queensgate partners with a local charity for 12 months, providing support with regular fundraising activities and marketing campaigns.
The chosen charity will be able to take advantage of free use of the centre’s commercial space, professional marketing and public relations support, volunteering hours donated by Queensgate’s team, and involvement in the centre’s events to help raise awareness of their cause.
For the past 11 months, Queensgate has worked alongside YMCA Cambridgeshire and Peterborough to help raise funds and increase awareness of the work it is doing through several events and activities.
At Christmas, the YMCA ran the gift wrapping service and raised close to £6,000.
To apply to be Queensgate’s charity partner, call 01733 311666 to request an application form.
Alternatively, you can email: Carol.wakelin@queensgatecm.co.uk.
They clinched home ice in a hell of a comeback over the baby Bruins . [ BSH ] *We are going to have a super long summer of articles about Claude Giroux.
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With humidex values reaching just below 40 for the third day in a row, those working outdoors have to find the balance between getting a job done and not getting sick.
KIEV (Reuters) - A Russian dissident journalist who was reported murdered in Kiev dramatically reappeared alive and well on Wednesday in the middle of a briefing about the killing by the Ukrainian state security service.
The head of the security service said it had received information about a Russian plot to kill Kremlin critic Arkady Babchenko and managed to prevent it.
Babchenko thanked the Ukrainian security service for saving his life.
In this Sept. 26, 2017 photo, Rachel Hunsell, an executive coordinator for TAPS, pets her horse Jessup during a retreat at the Colorado Cattle Company, in New Raymer, Colo. The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors
TAPS) hosted families of America's fallen military heroes for a week long retreat at the cattle ranch. The six-day event was filled with challenging new activities for participants and offered attendees the opportunity to honor their loved one, connect with peers during shared experiences and provide them with tools to cope with their grief. Since 1994, the program has assisted 70,000 surviving family members, casualty officers and caregivers of those who have lost loved ones. The organization provides a variety of programs to survivors nation and worldwide.
An article published by Pezzo Grosso on Marco Tosatti’s blog, sustains that the Vatican is supporting Italian [left-wing] president Sergio Mattarella who, after having received instructions from foreign powers, on Sunday prevented the creation of a new Italian government by the two parties, Lega and Five Star Movement, who won a crushing majority in the March elections.It is no mystery that the Vatican supports the pro-gay, pro-abortion and pro-divorce left-wing parties who work for the EU burokrates and the high finance.According to Pezzo Grosso, “a high placed person residing in the Vatican, contacted President Mattarella inviting him to do what he did.”Pezzo Grosso explains that the Vatican especially opposes the anti-immigration party Lega since “immigration aimed at religious syncretism is one of the first strategic objectives of this pontificate”.
Team Trinidad and Tobago is expected to return to the country today with gold and bronze medals from the 2017 IAAF World Championships in London.
Yesterday this country’s 4x400m men’s relay team captured the gold in the last race of the event
The team of Jarrin Solomon, Jereem Richards, Machel Cedenio and Lalonde Gordon brought it home in a time of 2 mins 58.12 seconds.
It was Mr. Gordon’s anchor leg performance that propelled Trinidad and Tobago to the top of the podium.
Team T&T upset the United States who had to settle for silver in 2 min 58.61seconds, with bronze going to Great Britain.
After the race, excited members of the team said bringing home gold was a great achievement.
The team is expected to arrive in the country this afternoon.
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Oberoi Realty on Tuesday reported 40 percent increase in its consolidated net profit at Rs 142.92 crore for the quarter ended March. Its net profit stood at Rs 101.82 crore in the year-ago period, Mumbai-based developer said in a regulatory filing.
Total income rose to Rs 352.84 crore in the fourth quarter of the last fiscal compared with Rs 302.33 crore in the corresponding period of the previous year.
During the full 2017-18 fiscal, the net profit rose to Rs 458.80 crore from Rs 378.59 crore in the previous fiscal.
It has a 5.5-inch AMOLED display, a 21-megapixel camera, 64GB of storage… but it’s running a Snapdragon 820 with a dying Windows 10 Mobile platform. But it’s the last true hardware vestige that any consumers will pay attention to.
It’s the Alcatel IDOL 4S and the Microsoft Store is still selling it. For the longest time, it’s been at its stubborn original offer price of $470. Now it’s down to $199. And yes, you’re getting a VR headset bundled in, too.
Despite the fact that Windows 10 Mobile is now basically a developmental sidecar to the rest of Windows 10 now, maybe you have your reason to get this phone. We’re just letting you know that it’s that much cheaper than it was just two weeks ago. In fact, T-Mobile wasn’t able to sell it at this price during the short time it carried the device.
April 5 Wildhorse Resource Development Corp
* Wildhorse Resource Development corporation announces borrowing base increase to $450 million
* Wildhorse Resource Development Corp - existing borrowing base under its $1.0 billion multi-year revolving credit facility was increased by its bank group
* Wildhorse Resource Development Corp - revolving credit facility was increased to $450.0 million from $362.5 million
* Wildhorse Resource Development Corp - WRD's revolving credit facility matures in december 2021 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
A woman believed to be the first in Brazil to ask the state for permission to end a pregnancy that did not result from a rape or involve medical issues has had an abortion — in Colombia.
Rebeca Mendes filed a case with the Supreme Court in late November seeking to have an abortion when she was six weeks pregnant, but the court rejected her request.
While waiting for a decision on another petition, Mendes traveled to Colombia last week. She told The Associated Press on Monday that she had an abortion there.
Her decision to have an abortion ends her involvement in a case that garnered national headlines in Brazil and sought to push back against restrictive abortion laws.
HAMILTON, Ohio (AP) — Authorities say an inmate was found unresponsive at a jail in southwest Ohio and has died.
Butler County Sheriff Richard Jones says a corrections officer found the 31-year-old inmate unresponsive at the jail around 8 a.m. Monday. The sheriff says the inmate was transported by emergency crews to a hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Authorities say the inmate was being held on charges from neighboring Hamilton County and had been in the jail for about two weeks.
Butler County sheriff’s detectives and the county coroner’s office are investigating to determine the cause of death.
Covenant University Announces Resumption Of Academic Activities As Christmas Break Ends.
The students of Covenant University are hereby informed that the management has announced the resumption of academic activities following the end of the Christmas break. According to the management, academic activities will resume Jan 08, 2017 for both undergraduates and postgraduate students. Lectures will resume on Jan 9th, 2017 for undergraduates and postgraduates. Students are …
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The US President is said to have left his top aides stunned when he suggested war in a private meeting last August.
His national security chief, HR McMaster, and secretary of state, Rex Tillerson, are said to have been shocked by his suggestion, according to reports.
Both have since left the White House.
The President is said to have put the idea to Colombian president Juan Manuel Santos, who also dismissed it.
Weeks later, at a UN meeting with allied Latin American leaders, Trump is said to have raised the issue yet again.
German Defense Ministry Wants to Spend Billions on Armaments This Year: Report
(Source: Reuters; published April 22, 2018)
BERLIN --- The German Defense Ministry plans to spend billions of euros on armaments this year to tackle deficiencies in the armed forces’ equipment, German newspaper Handelsblatt reported on Sunday.Germany sharply curtailed military spending after the end of the Cold War, but began boosting spending again after Russia’s annexation of the Crimea region of Ukraine in 2014. A report this year found missing spare parts and quality defects mean less than half of Germany’s submarines, warplanes and some other key weapons are ready for use.The newspaper report, citing a list of purchases the ministry wants to make, said the budget and defense committees were due to approve 18 contracts each worth more than 25 million euros.The ministry was not immediately available for comment on the report.-ends-
On March 18, 2018, Jacquelyn Pearlman (nee Goodman), beloved mother of Claudine (Mark) Rubin, Keith Hayman and Meredith (Marc) Hanson; devoted sister of Randy (Toby) Goodman and Brian (Laurie) Goodman; dear daughter of the late Elaine and Norman Goodman; loving grandmother of Lucy Rubin, Sophie Rubin, Spencer Hanson and Lainey Hanson; cherished aunt of Evan, Rachel and Fallon Goodman. Services at SOL LEVINSON & BROS., INC., 8900 Reisterstown Road, at Mount Wilson Lane, on Tuesday, March 20, at 11 a.m. Interment at Arlington Cemetery, Chizuk Amuno Congregation North Rogers Avenue. Please omit flowers. Contributions in her memory may be sent to ASPCA, PO Box 96929, Washington, DC 20090-6929 or Nanny’s Nation, Jacki’s Team with the ALS Association at alsa.org. In mourning at 117 Driscoll Way, Gaithersburg, MD 20878, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and also at 10535 Park Heights Ave., Owings Mills, MD 21117, Wednesday only.
Fuji lord, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal (KWAM) popularly known as K1 has explained why he visited President Buhari in Abuja last week and why he proudly endorsed him for second term.
The veteran musician said:
“I support President Buhari and want to carry it on my head because this is the first time we see a person coming twice to fight the cabal that refuses to let this country move forward.
The cabal that refuses to let the people of this nation making good of the nation for themselves and for other generations to come. For the first time we have someone who looks the cabal in the face and tells them enough is enough. He had tried this when he first came as a military ruler”.
Volusia County Sheriff's deputies said they need help from the public to find a 79-year-old DeBary woman not seen since Saturday, a sheriff's spokesman said. Arlene Baron's family reported her missing after last seeing her around 8 p.m. on Saturday, said sheriff's spokesman Andrew Gant.
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The water level at the Muckalee Creek at the Forrester Road Bridge at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday was well below flood level. The Kinchafoonee Creek is expected to remain below the flood stage of 13 feet.
With dozens of carefully timed appetizers out the window, the teams both successfully delivered their risotto course.
In it, he says television shows that focus on negative things happening in the area could make people not want to visit or move here. "I think it's cool.
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Fire destroyed a motor home in Pasco on Tuesday and sent a man using it as his home to the hospital. "There was just a little bit standing at the back," said Dave Ferguson, Pasco Fire Department battalion chief.
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× Hope Ministries Receiving Grant From Nationwide Foundation
DES MOINES, Iowa — A local organization known for giving the gift of food is getting a gift itself.
Hope Ministries’ Meals for Hope program is receiving a $20,000 grant from the Nationwide Foundation.
The program serves more than 450 people every day, including on holidays. This is the oldest and largest program of its kind in Iowa.
ABC11 is in First Alert Mode as the Triangle-area should see some snow Wednesday, making for a messy morning commute.The models have been consistent for the last few days, showing some light snow for the Triangle to the north on Wednesday - we're talking less than a quarter of an inch.Moisture will be limited but the setup is favorable for cold air to plunge in from the north allowing a transition from rain to snow (or possible sleet) during the morning hours.Big Weather said temperatures will be in the mid-30s around 5 a.m. Wednesday morning.Rain will start in the morning with rain possibly changing to snow between 8 a.m. and noon.The latest runs of the global models have backed off a little, but are still showing some light snow falling.Will it stick? Big Weather said temperatures will be in the mid-30s so any flakes that fall will melt.Our meteorologists are leaning toward less snow accumulation because we're getting into late March with a high sun angle and warmer ground temperatures.
The NBA draft lottery is in May, the draft happens in June and free agency arrives in July. Changing from the normal end-of-season schedule, the Heat have told players - whether they're about to become free agents or not - that they're welcome to stick around and keep working over the coming weeks.
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Henry County Supervisors Will Meet Thursday
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June 15, 2017
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Approve Claims
9:00 West Liberty Foods Representative and Iowa Prison Representative
Will met to Discuss the PIE Program
Other county discussion as time allows
Supervisors Sub-Committee Updates
6:30 Jail Committee Meeting
ROME (AP) — Italian police have dismantled an international ring trafficking in what prosecutors allege are thousands of ancient artifacts illegally excavated in Sicily.
Maj. Luigi Mancuso, in Palermo for the Carabinieri paramilitary art squad, said Wednesday that investigators allege that the digs were commissioned by a London art dealer, William Veres, 64, who was served with an international warrant.
Twenty Italians were arrested in Italy, one in Spain, and one in Germany.
Mancuso said Veres had been arrested in 2017 in Spain in an unrelated investigation by the Carabinieri art experts.
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Some 20,000 objects recovered included ancient coins, statues and pottery, as well as fake artifacts.
Police say many objects were smuggled into Germany, where they were falsely labeled as legitimate and offered by auction houses in Munich.
With 41.5 seconds remaining in the first half of Edgerton’s game vs. Hills-Beaver Creek on February 10, Mason Sluis joined 14 other players that have donned the Flying Dutchmen basketball uniform who have scored over a thousand career points. It was a bucket that Dutchmen fans have seen many times, when Sluis turned a steal into a lay-up.
Sluis is the ninth boy to reach the scoring plateau and the fourth coached by Doug Van Kley. Van Kley, who has seen Jordan Menning (1,225), Travis Rieck (1,060), and Zach Hadler (1,040) previously eclipse the 1,000-point scoring plateau, said it’s players like Sluis that keep him in coaching.
For the complete article, please see the February 15th edition of the Edgerton Enterprise!
Nollywood Actor, Emeka Ike, has castigated his ex-wife, Suzanne, saying not all wives should be called mothers as even rats give birth to babies. The actor questioned why he should appreciate his ex-wife for his children when she was just a wife and not a mother to them. This was in a reaction to a […]
Our monthly UNCOMMON event will start with a competitive (4ft. x 2ft.) painting session featuring Lauren Canedy & TBA.
We will end the evening with a collaborative (4ft. x 6ft.) painting between the two artists.
DJ Dancin' Hansen will providing the seasonal tunes.
There will be lite snacks & beverages provided.
Sergio Aguero came off the bench to score as Manchester City made light of playing for an hour with 10 men to beat Burnley 2-1 at the Etihad Stadium on Monday.
City, needing a quick response after defeat at title rivals Liverpool on Saturday, suffered a blow when Fernandinho was red-carded just past the half hour mark for a wild-looking tackle on Burnley’s Iceland midfielder Johann Berg Gudmundsson.
The hosts dominated after the break, however, and took the lead after 58 minutes when Gael Clichy’s low shot crept past Burnley keeper Tom Heaton and into the far corner.
Aguero, introduced as a second-half substitute, doubled City’s lead with a fine finish from a tight angle four minutes later but Ben Mee halved the deficit to set up a tense finale.
City moved above Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal into third spot in the Premier League with 42 points, seven behind leaders Chelsea who play away at Spurs on Wednesday.
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This close-up view of a human skin cell won first place in the annual Nikon Small World Photomicrography Competition. Dr. Bram van den Broek of the Netherlands Cancer Institute came across this peculiar cell while studying keratin, an important structural protein in skin cells. This cell is expressing an excessive amount of keratin.
"The expression patterns of keratin are often abnormal in skin tumor cells, and it is thus widely used as a tumor marker in cancer diagnostics," said Dr. van den Broek.
Science and art meet under the microscope in the Small World contest and entries are evaluated on technical proficiency, informational content, and visual impact.
Scroll through to see the top 20 winners in this year's contest.
The Gulfport Lady Admirals and the St. Martin Lady Jackets punched their ticket to the Elite 8 in the girls Class 6A State basketball tournament. West Harrison, Pass Christian and Moss Point all lost playoff games Friday night.
(KING) An Alaska Airlines pilot and flight attendant are about to become much more than co-workers or even friends.
One of them is making a sacrifice, so the other can live a healthy, full life.
"My very last flight I was so ill that I had to take a passenger's seat, and I went into the hospital that day," said Jenny Stansel, who has been on medical leave from her job as an Alaska Airlines flight attendant for about a year.
A doctor delivered the news that her kidneys were failing as a result of Lupus, which she has had for several years.
She would need to spend 10.5 hours every day on dialysis.
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CHEYENNE, WY Several tornadoes reportedly touched down in the Midwest Monday, including a confirmed twister in Cheyenne, Wyoming. The NWS received a report of at least one injury after severe weather hit a community in Goshen County, WY.
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This dish brings the best of two worlds - tacos and beer - and fuses them together into a delicious, tastebud brightening experience. Craig and Gay Jones joined us again to show us how to assemble this masterpiece.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Starwood Waypoint Homes:
* Starwood Waypoint Homes - if deal is terminated under specified circumstances, invitation homes may be required to pay to Starwood a termination fee of $230 million
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Young people in a North West village believe they can bring a positive change to their conditions by creating jobs.
Madibogo is one of the villages in Ratlou local municipality where over 2000 underage girls were reported pregnant or were young mothers last year.
At the weekend, 40 young people were trained in various fields and supplied with tools to help them open up businesses.
They will be part of a digital village - a hub that villagers can use as a one-stop for various services.
It has a telemedical centre and a solar- power generator that powers up the administration centre.
Villagers can also access the internet.
The Partisan Shoe Is on the Other Foot
OPINION Democrats would be making the same arguments in relation to a President Clinton than I am now making in relation to President Trump.
If you are a Netflix subscriber expect to see your bill go up by 10% next month. That’s for most plans. NOT all plans. However, they are charging the most popular plans so this will affect 53 MILLION customers so odds are, it will affect you.
Basically if you pay the 9.99 standard service you will now be charged 10.99. Premium is being raised 17% taking your from 11.99 to 13.99
Basic plan? You are staying basic for right now
These prices go into effect in November. Netflix will officially be letting you know on October 19th which is 30 days before the prices go up.
FYI season 2 of “Stranger Things” hits Netflix on October 27th.
Man shot dead over land row
GUJRANWALA: A man was shot dead over a land dispute at Wahndo police limits. There was a dispute between Maqsood Ahmed and Ghazanfar over a piece of land. On Monday night, Ghazanfar along with his companions Raheel and Adeel allegedly opened fire on Maqsood when he was coming out of a mosque after offering prayer.
Buffalo has re-upped with netminder Linus Ullmark on a two-year deal worth $750,000 per season, the club announced on Tuesday. "Linus has worked hard both on and off the ice, and his performance at both the NHL and AHL levels has reflected those efforts," Sabres GM Jason Botterill said in a release.
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Avoid all kinds of hazardous activities over the next 24 hours. A full moon in your opposite sign warns you are likely to come off second best in situations where you are not in full control of events. Play it safe Aries, just this once.
Sky has just released an update which means users can record more shows at once
Sky Q might be over a year old but Sky are continuing to update their flagship service.
Earlier this year the satellite TV company pushed out a major update which brought the long-rumoured voice search functionality, as well as a swathe of new personalisation options for your homepage.
This means Sky Q owners can now press and hold the dedicated voice button on the side of the bluetooth Sky Q touch remote – and simply say what they're looking for.
Now another update has just been released which allows Sky Q 2TB users to record six shows whilst watching a seventh.
Until now, Sky Q allowed five shows to be recorded at the same time.
March 19 (Reuters) - FTD Companies Inc:
* FTD COMPANIES, INC. ANNOUNCES DELAY IN THE RELEASE OF ITS FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL-YEAR 2017 FINANCIAL RESULTS
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The moment when you forget who you are….
POTUS aka Donnie forgets to put his hand on his chest during the National Anthem at the 139th annual Easter egg roll at the White House this past Sunday.
The funny part is when his wife Melania gives him a nudge to remind him and then hits him with a mean side eye.
Watch the nudge and enjoy!
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Tiger Electronics’ handheld LCD games have not held up well, but they’re still special to a lot of folks who grew up in the 1980s and 1990s. Now, the Internet Archive has found a way to emulate those classics in a web browser, alongside other decades-old handhelds from Coleco, Bandai, and more. That’s right: You can spend entire minutes playing sluggish, limited, monochrome versions of Double Dragon, Mortal Kombat, and MC Hammer U Can’t Touch This, then head to the Internet Archive blog to read about how the team pulled it off.
A worker installs a new traffic signal at Main Street and Morton Avenue on Tuesday. Morton Avenue is the focus of a $10.5 million renovation project that includes resurfacing, bridge repairs and sidewalk improvements. It is anticipated the project will be completed in the fall.
A worker installs a new traffic signal at Main Street and Morton Avenue on Tuesday. Morton Avenue is the focus of a $10.5 million renovation project that includes resurfacing, bridge repairs and sidewalk improvements. It is anticipated the project will be completed in the fall.
The armed police siege which led to a Crawley road being evacuated is now over.
Emergency services were at the scene of the siege in Irving Walk in Crawley for almost seven hours. Click here for the original story.
Armed police have surrounded a home in Irving Walk, Crawley for more than seven hours. Picture: Eddie Mitchell SUS-170813-221540001
Officers and armed police were called to an address in the residential road at around 3pm today following reports of concern for a man’s welfare and behaviour.
For the safety of nearby residents, the road was cordoned off and neigbours were evacuated to Tilgate Community Centre.
Negotiations with the man ended when the siege finished at just before 10pm.
It is unclear at this stage if the man has been arrested.
A Sussex Police spokesman believed the man had not taken any hostages, but could not comment about whether he was in possession of a weapon as investigators were still at the scene.
Athletics shortstop Marcus Semien will undergo surgery on his right wrist on Tuesday, MLB.com’s Jane Lee reports. The surgery will repair a fracture of the scaphoid bone. The team does not yet have a timetable for Semien’s return, but he will be reevaluated in six weeks.
Semien played through discomfort with his right wrist during spring training and the start of the regular season. He hit a paltry .171/.370/.229 in 46 plate appearances.
Adam Rosales started on Sunday for the A’s in place of Semien and he’ll figure to get the lion’s share of playing time at shortstop while Semien is out.
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Rutgers pulled within one on two occasions. Shaquile Doorson had a put-back dunk off of Geo Baker's missed layup to get to 48-47 with 12:28 left, and Freeman had a tip-in on a miss by Sanders to make it 55-54 with 8:06 remaining, However, that was as close as the Scarlet Knights got the rest of the way.
The Mountlake Terrace City Council is scheduled during its Thursday, Feb. 16 work/study session to meet with the City Planning Commission, discussing the commission’s 2016 accomplishments and its 2017 work plan.
The council and planning commission are also set to review 2016 Comprehensive Plan performance measures.
Other items on the council agenda for Thursday night:
– Reviewing the city’s Commute Trip Reduction Plan and ordinance; a contract for City Hall Architectural Services (this item is listed as tentative) and the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee’s 2017 Funding Recommendation.
– Discussing and adopting a policy on allowing citizens to comment during council meetings by telephone.
The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. in Mountlake Terrace City Hall, 6100 219th St. S.W., 2nd Floor. You can see the complete agenda here.
Nat Geo WILD’s #1 series The Incredible Dr. Pol is back with another season of even more prolapses, pregnancy exams and problematic cases than ever before.
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A Jos Chief Magistrates’ Court on Friday sentenced a 21-year-old man, Mohammed Ahmed, who impersonated an army man.
Chief Magistrate Jovita Binjin sentenced Ahmed to six months imprisonment following his guilty plea.
Binjin, however, gave the convict a fine of N5,000, and hoped that the sentence would serve as a deterrent to others.
Ahmed had pleaded for leniency, saying that he was deceived by the devil.
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According to the prosecutor, Sgt. Doghva Kasuwa, Ahmed impersonated an army man on Oct. 27 at the Nassara Police Station.
“The accused person was impersonating a military man; when interrogated, he could not explain when and how he became a military man,’’ Kasuwa said.
He said that the offence contravened Section 132 of the Penal Code.
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Google’s (GOOG, GOOGL) AI-focused DeepMind arm lost about $162M last year on $52.7M in revenue, according to filings with the UK government.
The revenue came from work completed for Alphabet, not outside clients.
Staff and other related costs were $137M, double the prior year’s spending.
Alphabet sorts DeepMind into its “Other Bets” catchall category, which lost $3.77B last year.
Google acquired DeepMind in 2014 for about $525M. The company remains dedicated to artificial intelligence with the Pixel 2 launch event earlier this week repeatedly stressing a focus on “AI + software + hardware”.
Previously: Google Pixel 2 launch event: Live updates (Oct. 4)
Fiona Curtin, who steered the roll out of Heineken’s Orchard Thieves cider in Ireland, has taken up the role of global business development for the Dutch brewer’s cider portfolio at the group’s headquarters in Amsterdam. The Cork-born marketer will work alongside her former Heineken boss in Ireland, Sharon Walsh, who is global cider director.
Curtin, who worked to Rothco, Starcom and Thinkhouse in rolling out Orchard Thieves, was Heineken Ireland’s head of innovation for almost three years. Before that, she had a two-year stay at Irish Distillers Pernod Ricard and spent almost six years as head of advertising and marketing communications at AIB. She also worked in marketing at C&C.
Before joining C&C, she spent over 11 years in various marketing roles at Heineken.
Curtin was president of the Association of Advertisers in Ireland (AAI) for three years.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. Bernalillo County officials have teamed up with other organizations to put an end to food deserts in the community. A food desert is a neighborhood or community that doesn't have easy access to food or healthy food.
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron spoke by phone on Saturday and agreed to work together on a crisis on the Korean Peninsula, the White House said in a statement.
"They discussed the need to confront the increasingly dangerous situation associated with North Korea's destabilising and escalatory behaviour," the White House said in a statement.
In recent days, Trump and the North Korean regime have engaged in heated rhetoric about the Asian nation's nuclear weapons program.
PESHAWAR: District administration has arrested 71 persons for poor cleanliness conditions, profiteering and violation of meat holiday from different parts of the district.
On the directives of Acting Deputy Commissioner, Peshawar, Shahid Mahmood, the Additional Assistant Commissioner (AAC), Bashir Ahmad conducted raids in Hashtnagri and Nauthia areas and arrested 23 persons for profiteering and selling of meat in violation of meat holiday while AAC Imran Khan arrested 20 persons on the same charges from Faqirabad, Dalazak Road and Charsadda Road.
Similarly, AACs Abdul Nabi and Syed Shahzeb carried out checking in different restaurants and shops in University Town, Hayatabad and Tehkal area and arrested 28 persons for profiteering and violation of meat holiday.
The Acting Deputy Commissioner, Shahid Mahmood has warned the proprietors of all restaurants and shopkeepers to avoid selling meat on meat holiday and adhered to hygienic principles, otherwise stern action would be taken against them.
Russian MoD: All Russian military personnel in Syria have voted, and all 2,954 ballots are for Putin. (Well, at least we know the exact troop numbers now.)
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The arrested persons have been identified as Sapam Nanda (50), Pipa Yaima Maring (29) and Thingbaijam Sanjoy (35).
Eighty one gelatin sticks, 500 grams of 2 TNT cases, 6 circuits, a remote control device, 3 mobile phones and 5 SIM cards were recovered from them.
Speaking to reporters here, Ngashangva said massive search and raids were conducted at different places to nab the perpetrators following confessions made by Sapam Nanda, an arrested cadre of the banned Prepak.
In this Dec. 9, 2015 file photo, Argentina's President Cristina Fernandez pushes her hair back after unveiling a bust of her late husband, and former president, Nestor Kirchner, at the presidential palace in Buenos Aires. An Argentine judge indicted Fernandez on Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2016, in a corruption case involving public works. A second corruption indictment came down later. Ricardo Mazalan AP
April 5 Hisem Co Ltd :
* Says Active Value Asia Partners Co Ltd has acquired 1.7 million shares of the co, and holds 10 percent stake in the co, up from 0 percent stake
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2:20 KU coach Bill Self on beating West Virginia: 'I still don't know how we did it'
4:27 White House press corps grills Sean Spicer over Flynn resignation
9:05 Analysis: Kansas 84, West Virginia 80 (OT)
0:40 Bob Huggins: Can't put KU at line that many times
In this file photo from Oct. 11, 2016, Australia's Mile Jedinak, left, and Japan's Keisuke Honda contest for the ball during their World Cup qualifying match in Melbourne, Australia, Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2016. Socceroos skipper Jedinak has been recalled to Australia's squad for a pair of crucial World Cup qualifiers against Japan and Thailand. Andy Brownbill, File AP Photo
Randolph Dominique Frazier, Jr. escaped authorities on Halloween. He is accused of burglarizing several homes. (Source: Bibb County Sheriff's Office)
Sheriff Deputies in Macon managed to capture a fugitive who escaped police custody more than a month ago.
Randolph Dominique Frazier, Jr. was apprehended at the Panera Bread Company located on Tom Hill Sr. Boulevard in Macon after being spotted by a customer who notified authorities.
Authorities say the 30-year-old fugitive was in handcuffs when he managed to escape police at the Memorial Health parking deck in Savannah on Halloween.
He is accused of burglarizing several homes along with two other men in McIntosh County.
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If you were in Upshur County around Union Grove High School Wednesday morning, you may have seen a heavy law enforcement presence.
It was just a drill. The Upshur County Sheriff’s Department was conducting active-shooter training. Area law enforcement included Gladewater Police and several constables who were preparing for a worst-case scenario. A number of Union Grove staff also took part in the drill.
Any area law enforcement who could respond to the school in a timely manner was involved in the emergency training.
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LAHORE, Aug 14 (APP): An impressive flag lowering
ceremony was held at Wagah Border on Monday, which was
witnessed by a large number of people.
The flag lowering ceremony is a routine practice.
People from all walks of life visited the Wagah border
to attend the ceremony and express love and patriotism
with their motherland.
The air echoed with the slogans of “Allahu Akbar”
“Ya Rasool Allah (PBUH)” “Pakistan Zindabad” and “Jevay
Jevay Pakistan”.
Most of the people were dressed in green and white
coloured clothes in accordance with the celebrations of
the 70th Independence Day of Pakistan. They were also
carrying national flags and placards inscribed with
slogans in favour of the country.
Dec 12 (Reuters) - Linkbal Inc
* Says it accumulatively repurchased 54,900 shares of its common stock as of Dec. 11, for 107.4 million yen in total
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Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have developed a paper that can track touch, which, among other applications, could lead to an inexpensive way to digitize writing. They're presenting their work this week at the ACM CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems.
The paper itself is your typical, run-of-the-mill paper, but conductive material is applied to the back. While looking for the best conductive material to attach to the paper, the researchers wanted to make sure it was as inexpensive as possible and could be applied in a high-volume production scenario. Many materials were eliminated due to high costs, non-scalability and poor interaction with paper, but the researchers found two that were suitable -- a carbon-loaded plastic sheet that can be adhered to the paper and carbon-loaded paint that can be silk-screened, brushed or sprayed on.
Posted: Dec 11, 2017 4:43 AMUpdated: Dec 11, 2017 4:43 AM
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Power could be interrupted to the restrooms at Lee Lake today. The City of Bartlesville was notified by PSO that the power to the restroom will be turned off between 8 in the morning to 4 o'clock this afternoon.
Lee Lake, which is owned by the City of Bartlesville, is located on Adams Boulevard east of Silver Lake Road. According to Director of Engineering Micah Siemers, the power will be turned off to
accommodate work PSO is doing to facilitate the new power supply work underway in the area.
Tuesday, 12 December, 2017 - 18:16
One person has died following a collision involving a car and a truck on the Rakaia Bridge.
Emergency services were called to the crash at 2.42pm.
The person who has died was the sole occupant of the car.
Next of kin have been advised.
The driver of the truck is uninjured.
SH1 at the bridge is expected to remain closed for some time because the truck involved has jack knifed and a crane is removing it.
Diversions are in place but there was also a crash on Sharlands Road at 3.50pm that is causing delays.
One person has serious injuries and was flown to Christchurch Hospital via helicopter.
One lane of the road is closed and traffic is very slow.
Police would like to please remind motorists to drive safely and continue to be patient.
Sherra Wright arrives for a bond hearing in Criminal Court Division 7, Wednesday, May 30, 2018, at the Shelby County Criminal Justice Center in Memphis, Tenn. Wright has been charged in the 2010 death of her NBA basketball star ex-husband Lorenzen Wright. A $20 million bond was set by Judge Lee Coffee during the hearing. The Commercial Appeal via AP Yalonda M. James
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The ACLU, or American Civil Liberties Union, of Georgia, filed a lawsuit Wednesday against the Crisp County Board of Education.
The lawsuit is citing a violation of Section 2 of the federal Voting Rights Act and that the board is denying black voters in the election process for board members.
The current election process is that members are elected "at-large" instead of "single-member."
The difference is that "at-large" seats can be elected by the entire district and "single-member" seats are representatives designated to specific neighborhoods.
The lawsuit is asking that the current voting method be struck down and to adopt a redistricting plan that complies with the Voting Rights Act.
You can read the full complaint here.
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It's never too early for rumours to start circulating as to who will be joining Ant and Dec in the jungle for the next series of I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! and this year is no different.
In fact, bookies have already begun issuing odds on some of the stars they think could be going down under in November 2017.
Here's some of the names being mentioned most so far...
James Jordan
Could the Jordan family be putting down permanent roots in the Australian jungle after Ola competed in I'm A Celeb 2016? Former Strictly star James has a reality TV pedigree having previously appeared on Celebrity Big Brother (and came third). James knows the ropes having been out in Oz to support his wife - could he have got a taste for the show while he was there?
Current bookies' odds on going into the jungle: 6/1
Owasso Fire Department helped stop a grass fire from burning an apartment complex.
It happened Saturday at the Villa's at Bailey Ranch Apartments.
Police did evacuate some units, but thankfully, Owasso Fire was able to get a handle on the fire pretty quickly.
Shanghai SIPG defender Ricardo Carvalho has received a prison sentence in Spain after pleading guilty to tax crimes.
Ricardo Carvalho, the former Chelsea and Real Madrid defender, has been handed a seven-month prison sentence in Spain for tax fraud.
The 39-year-old is unlikely to serve any jail time because, under Spanish law, sentences below two years for non-violent crimes when defendants do not have a previous conviction are typically viewed as suspended.
Carvalho, who is still playing professionally with Shanghai SIPG in the Chinese Super League, acknowledged he failed to pay taxes relating to image rights in 2011 and 2012 and repaid the amount in full. He was also fined €142,882.
Prosecutors had argued for a 12-month sentence and a larger fine of €300,000.
Carvalho's former clubs also include Porto and Monaco, while he won Euro 2016 with Portugal at international level last year.
Surinder Sud: Climate toll on livestock
Small and marginal farmers and backyard livestock keepers need institutional & public policy support
Small and marginal farmers and backyard livestock keepers need institutional & public policy support
How will climate change impact livestock production? This question is significant for several reasons. For one, livestock contributes over 25 per cent of the agriculture sector’s gross domestic product (agri-GDP). Besides, the prices of livestock products like milk, eggs, meat and fish are among the major drivers of food inflation. Moreover, this is a fast growing sector with a steady annual growth of nearly 5.6 per cent. The output of milk has risen annually by 4.2 per cent, eggs five per cent, fish (mainly farm-grown fish) eight per cent and meat 8.3 per cent. This apart, ...
Surinder Sud
Justine Skye will support her debut album, Ultraviolet, with a headlining North American tour this spring. Launching March 1st in Washington, D.C., the trek will make stops in Philadelphia, Boston, New York, Atlanta, and Houston before wrapping on April 4th in San Francisco. Tickets go on-sale HERE beginning March 1st.
Skye’s new project ‘Ultraviolet,’ features 10-songs and include appearances from Jeremih, PARTYNEXTDOOR, and Wiz Kid, and is headed by the singles “Back For More,” “Don’t Think About It,” and “Heaven.”
This past week, she brought the house down at an Apple in-store event in Brooklyn, giving fans a taste of what to expect on the road.
“Ultraviolet” Spring Tour Dates:
3/1 Washington, D.C.
3/22 Philadelphia, PA
3/23 Boston, MA
3/24 New York, NY
3/26 Chicago, IL
3/27 Toronto, ON
3/29 Detroit, MI
4/1 Atlanta, GA
4/3 Dallas, TX
4/4 Houston, TX
4/7 Los Angeles, CA
4/8 San Francisco, CA*
*Supporting Marc E. Bassy
Loans happen a lot in the ECHL and sometimes in the AHL, but to have a player on an NHL contract loaned to another team is fairly unusual. Gudbranson, brother to the Vancouver Canucks Erik, was signed by the Minnesota Wild in 2014 as an undrafted OHL prospect.
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Sunday’s episode of WWE’s Total Bellas on E! drew 505,000 viewers and ranked #19 for the night on cable in the 18-49 demographic.
This is down from the season three premiere, which drew 517,000 viewers and ranked #24 for the night on cable. The hype surrounding the breakup (or the breakup storyline) between Nikki Bella and John Cena continues to come up short in drawing viewers to the show.
The NBA Playoffs topped the night on cable with more than 15 million viewers across two airings.
Below is our Total Bellas Season 3 Viewership Tracker:
Episode 1: 517,000 viewers
Episode 2: 505,000 viewers
Episode 3:
Season 1 Total: 3.842 million viewers
Season 1 Average: 640,000 viewers per episode
Season 2 Total: 4.702 million viewers
Season 2 Average: 587,750 viewers per episode
A former dentist who had operated clinics in West Des Moines and Des Moines has been sentenced to nearly two years in prison for drug and gun convictions.
The Des Moines Register reports that 39-year-old Shawn Michael Kerby was sentenced to 20 months in federal prison for obtaining hydrocodone by misrepresentation and being a user and addict of a controlled substance in possession of a firearm. Kerby pleaded guilty to the charges in July.
Prosecutors say Kerby would prescribe the opiate painkiller to patients who didn't need the drug. He then would have the patients return the pills to him once they were filled at a local pharmacy. The gun charge stemmed from a 2015 search of his home and dental practices that turned up several handguns and shotguns.
There are two big nights of music at The Solstice this weekend.
Returning to the Friday Night Sessions is Kiss FM’s Steve Smart for his monthly residency at the Northminster venue.
Steve is one of Kiss FM’s top DJs and showcases the hottest new dance music to the nation.
Steve is one of the most exciting and leading figures in UK dance music and radio, presenting across the UK on the Kiss Network.
He will be joined by resident DJ Alex Vacca and the party carries on until the early hours.
Then on Saturday the guys from NI$H present Shades of Rhythm & Ratpack at the Solstice.
NI$H are back in the building for ‘The Official Xmas Bash’ from 10pm, when your hosts for the evening in the SolGarden will be the amazing Jo G and Rayan G with very special guest Shades of Rhythm & The Ratpack. !
Jontay Porter focused on being an aggressive rebounder for Mizzou Porter scored 18 points and grabbed 13 rebounds in Missouri’s win over Ole Miss on Tuesday. Aaron Reiss The Kansas City Star ×
crossOrigin="anonymous" SHARE COPY LINK Porter scored 18 points and grabbed 13 rebounds in Missouri’s win over Ole Miss on Tuesday. Aaron Reiss The Kansas City Star
Police in India have ordered a 22-year-old Muslim to prove he is not a traitor by leading Tuesday's celebrations of the split from Pakistan in 1947.
Dilnawaz Alam was accused by neighbours in Sheohar District, northeast India, of posting pro-Pakistan content on his Facebook page, including pictures of the former prime minister, Nawaz Sharif, ahead of the 70th anniversary of partition.
In order to show his repentance, “he has undertaken to participate in the Independence day function with suitable fervor”, an official said, “by putting up the national flag on the mast, salut[ing] it during its unfurling and join[ing] others in singing the national anthem.”
Over the weekend Mr Alam, a member of India’s 172m-strong Muslim minority, also washed the walls of the local police station and cleared its grounds of litter.
× South Salt Lake Police discover body with gunshot wound in parking lot
SOUTH SALT LAKE, UTAH — A body with a gunshot wound was discovered in a parking lot on Easter Sunday.
Jack Carruth, South Salt Lake Chief of Police, said police were dispatched to 3200 South and 900 West around 2:45 p.m. where they discovered a deceased 46-year-old Matthew Holt of South Jordan in a late model black Mazda passenger car.
According to Carruth, the car was parked in a parking lot with the driver’s door opened.
Police said the gunshot wound doesn’t appear to be self-inflicted.
If anyone has information of a person in the area of 3200 South and 900 West on Easter Sunday between the hours of 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., information of Holt or the car to please contact South Salt Lake Police Dispatch at 801-840-4000.
The Lady Spartan softball team put together its best effort of the season Thursday night, but a couple of big innings lifted La Crosse Logan to a 7-1 victory over Sparta in Mississippi Valley Confe
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Alec Baldwin, host of ABC’s Match Game and a potential talk show, is adding another role to his Alphabet network resume.
ABC has given a straight-to-series order to an untitled multi-camera family comedy co-created by the 30 Rock actor, along with Kenya Barris (black-ish) and Julie Bean (grown-ish), our sister site Deadline reports.
The show — which is being developed as a possible starring vehicle for Baldwin — follows an opinionated former TV star who moves in with his liberal daughter, her girlfriend and their child.
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* Costa Ronin (The Americans) will recur during Season 7 of Homeland in an undisclosed role, our sister site Variety reports.
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* Fox’s Brooklyn Nine-Nine will make its syndication debut on TBS on Thursday, Jan. 4, with episodes airing every Thursday from 7 to 11 pm ET/PT.
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Our range of Australian Standard AS 3547-1997 Certified breathalysers are a popular choice in zero-tolerance and dangerous workplaces including mining, transport, construction and emergency services.
However, some devices on the market are little more than a novelty item. In a Choice review of a number of “personal breathalysers” available in Australia, they found many of the devices on trial underestimated Breath Alcohol Concentration (BrAC) readings, falsely indicating the user is under the 0.050 limit.
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First Ship Lease Trust (FSL Trust) has entered into an agreement with Teekay Group to employ an aframax tanker on a revenue sharing agreement (RSA).
Singapore-listed FSL Trust said the 2007-built, 115,000 dwt aframax FSL Hong Kong would be employed on the agreement with Teekay after drydocking. The vessel had previously been time chartered to Tesoro.
“We are very pleased to announce the employment of FSL Hong Kong in the Teekay RSA, strengthening the trust’s valued relationship with this market leader in the aframax segment,” said Roger Woods, acting ceo of FSL Trust.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Interest rates on short-term Treasury bills fell slightly in Monday’s auction.
The Treasury Department auctioned $39 billion in three-month bills at a discount rate of 0.820 percent, down from 0.825 percent last week. Another $33 billion in six-month bills was auctioned at a discount rate of 0.945 percent, down from 0.950 percent last week. The rates last week were the highest in more than eight years.
The discount rates reflect that the bills sell for less than face value. For a $10,000 bill, the three-month price was $9,979.27, while a six-month bill sold for $9,952.23. That would equal an annualized rate of 0.833 percent for the three-month bills and 0.963 percent for the six-month bills.
Separately, the Federal Reserve said Monday that the average yield for one-year Treasury bills, a popular index for making changes in adjustable-rate mortgages, fell to 1.03 percent Thursday from 1.07 percent at the beginning of the week on April 10.
Newly elected Hall of Famer Jim Thome won’t be enshrined with Chief Wahoo.
Thome played most of his career with the Indians and “fully” supports the team’s decision to remove the divisive Wahoo logo from its uniforms. He prefers to have the club’s block “C” logo on his Cooperstown plaque.
The slugger feels the “C” logo is “the right thing to do.” Thome plans to speak with his wife, Andrea, and Hall of Fame officials before making a final decision.
Thome wore the Chief Wahoo logo while playing for the Indians from 1991-2002 and again when he returned in 2011. The left-handed hitter belted 612 home runs, eighth on the career list.
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Celine Dion is making her way to Nordstrom!
The Grammy- and Oscar-winning diva has partnered with Nordstrom to launch the fall 2017 collection of her eponymous lifestyle brand in the U.S. at all its stores and online in August, according to WWD.
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“I’m excited at this opportunity to launch my collection with Nordstrom,” Celine said in a statement. “They’re a wonderful company with great stores, and I’m proud to be associated with them along with my partners at The Bugatti Group, Epic Rights and Prominent Brand + Talent. My collection is all about affordable luxury, and we’ve created beautiful designs with excellent quality and I can’t wait for everyone to discover all of this at Nordstrom.”
Pictured: Celine looking gorgeous in a bright floral ensemble while exiting her hotel on Wednesday afternoon (June 14) in Paris, France.
FYI: Celine is wearing a Roberto Cavalli pant, jacket and coat.
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A summons has been issued for a driver to appear in court in connection with the alleged South Shields hit-and-run which killed Lewis knapp.
Lewis, known to his friends as Lewi, died almost instantly in the collision on Anderson Street in the early hours of April 15.
The 20-year-old had been out with his girlfriend and best friend Curtis Anderson celebrating Good Friday when tragedy struck.
Now, Northumbria Police has confirmed an unnamed driver has been issued a summons to appear in court in connection with the alleged hit-and-run.
A spokesperson for the force said: “A 21-year-old man has been reported for summons for five alleged offences including causing death by dangerous driving and failing to stop.”
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2016 was quite a year for Kansas City sports. FOX 4's Jason Lamb counts down the greatest Kansas City sports moments of the year Casey Kasem-style with "KC's Top 40."
Relive the most exciting moments from the Chiefs, Royals, Sporting KC, Tigers, Jayhawks, Wildcats, Mavericks, and more! Just get the tissues ready for an emotional long distance dedication.
Until next year, keep your feet on the ground and keep reaching for the stars.
Actress And Akwa Ibom S.A On Tourism, Ini Edo Shares Vacation Photos
Nollywood actress and Special Adviser to the Akwa Ibom State Governor, ini Edo shared on her page photos from her vacation. The actress who is in Dubai shared lovely photos with her fans including one in which she was captured kissing a dolphin. She also took time off to visit the famous Burj Al Arab…
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A man has died after he became trapped under a double-decker bus parked outside Chester Zoo.
The 46-year-old victim from the Wigan area was reportedly carrying out maintenance on the vehicle when the incident happened in the coach park shortly after 12.30pm on Wednesday.
In a statement, Cheshire Constabulary said: "Officers attended the scene and found that a man had become trapped under a double-decker bus on the coach car park outside the zoo. The bus is believed to have been stationary and unoccupied at the time the incident occurred.
"North West Ambulance Service attended the incident and sadly the man, a 46-year-old from the Wigan area, was pronounced dead at the scene. His next of kin have been informed.
"A police investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident is currently under way and the Health and Safety Executive has been informed."
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But his campaign suggestions - more deep space exploration, less Earth science - seem to bode well for Alabama and for Marshall Space Flight Center. The center's 6,000-person workforce is a key part of Huntsville's economy.
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Stephen Colbert took aim at Attorney General “and last surviving Little Rascal” Jeff Sessions, the latest GOP contestant in the “So You Think You Can Testify About Russia” reality show, and Sessions inability to recall just about anything or answer any questions.
“Let me get this straight Attorney General Sessions, you’re not answering even thought he president hasn’t claimed executive privilege and you haven’t claimed executive privilege, so what are you claiming? White privilege? Because I hear that’s a thing.”
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Reed was optioned to Triple-A Fresno on Monday, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic Houston reports.
Reed was in the mix for one of the final roster spots after Yulieski Gurriel (hand) was ruled out for the start of the season. The 24-year-old put up a good fight for the role, batting .298 with two homers, four RBI and eight runs scored, but it ultimately wasn't enough to earn the spot. Reed will now turn his focus to getting ready for the Triple-A season while J.D. Davis and Tyler White duke it out for the final roster spot.
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SOUTH SIDE SLOPES (KDKA) — One person was shot and killed in the South Side Slopes on Monday evening.
Police were sent to Marengo Street and Eccles Street just before 5:30 p.m. for a report of a shooting.
When officers arrived on the scene, they found a male suffering from a gunshot wound at Esop Way.
He was transported to a local hospital where he was later pronounced dead.
The victim has not yet been identified. There is no information on a possible suspect.
Anyone with information about this shooting is asked to call police at 412-323-7800.
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Cleveland Cavalier's Coach Tyronn Lue to Temporarily Step Away from Coaching The team announced the news on Monday morning, citing health issues as the reason for the leave of absence. After many conversations with our doctors and [General Manager Koby Altman] and much thought given to what is best for the team and my health... ...I need to step back from coaching for the time being and focus on trying to establish a stronger and healthier foundation from which to coach for the rest of the season. According to TNT's David Aldridge, Lue only plans to be gone from the team for a week. Assistant coach Larry Drew will coach in his stead. This is Lue's third season in charge of the team, with each of the previous two seasons resulting in a trip to the NBA Finals.
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Here is the week’s weather forecast for East Yorkshire and Ryedale.
This week will be mostly dry with patchy showers and rain on Thursday and Friday.
Monday 14 August: Early brightness giving way to cloudier conditions with a chance of patchy rain.
Tuesday 15 August: Dry with sunny periods.
Wednesday 16 August: Fine, dry and warm with sunny spells.
Thursday 17 August: Bright spells and the risk of patchy rain at times.
Friday 18 August: Unsettled with showers or longer spells of rain. Cooler.
Next weekend: Dry with sunny spells. Warmer on Sunday.
Focus Features is teasing the artwork from the upcoming film, Thoroughbreds!
The Cory Finley-directed movie, which is due to hit select theaters on March 9, 2018, stars Olivia Cooke and Anya Taylor-Joy as childhood friends Lila and Amanda, who reconnect in suburban Connecticut after years of growing apart. In the process, they learn that neither is what she seems to be, and that a murder might solve both of their problems.
The movie also stars the late Anton Yelchin and Paul Sparks.
Anya and Olivia attended the movie’s premiere during the 2017 Sundance Film Festival back in January.
Check out the artwork below!
OTTAWA — A private member's bill aimed at ensuring Canada's laws are in harmony with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples has earned the approval of the House of Commons.
Bill C-262, introduced by New Democrat MP and reconciliation critic Romeo Saganash, won the support of MPs by a margin of 206 to 79 and is now en route to the Senate.
Saganash was among the original architects of the UN declaration, which was adopted by the General Assembly in September 2007.
Saganash says he believes his legislation is the most important bill Parliament has considered in a long time.
Atlanta Customs and Border Protection officers are traveling to Minneapolis to help with security at this year's Super Bowl.
CPB's Director of Field Operations says the officers are gaining valuable experience that will help with the security of next year's Super Bowl that is set to be played in Atlanta.
CBP officers are working hand-in-hand with local and federal law enforcement to secure numerous venues during the game. CBP says they are more than happy to work with and learn from, their colleagues and they hare the goal to protect the public.
CBP says their security efforts in Minneapolis will not affect day-to-day operations in Atlanta.
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Three years were worth the wait: San Fransisco rockers the Fresh & Onlys are back today with a new single “Wolf Lie Down” off their latest LP of the same name. The album is out later this summer and marks the band’s sixth installment of genre-blending goodness. It’s primarily the work of Tim Cohen and Wymond Miles, though former members Shayde Sartin, Kyle Gibson, James Kim, and James Barone all appear in some capacity.
“Wolf Lie Down” is a tight rock track that offers a mixture of psych, garage rock, and a scoop of western twang, all coming together in the form of a righteous summer song (think the Black Keys playing at a skatepark in the midwest). The guitar-heavy track features silky smooth vocals courtesy of Cohen that tie all the song’s elements together. Listen to it below.
Tracklist:
01 “Wolf Lie Down”
02 “One Of A Kind”
03 “Qualm Of Innocence”
04 “Walking Blues”
05 “Dancing Chair”
06 “Impossible Man”
07 “Becomings”
08 “Black Widow”
Wolf Lie Down is out 8/25 on Sinderlyn. Pre-order it here.
Viewers pressed the golden buzzer for Season 13 of "America's Got Talent!"
NBC scored an epic ratings victory on Tuesday night with 12.1 million viewers tuning in to the season premiere of "AGT."
The competition series more than tripled the ratings of the No. 2 show in the timeslot, FOX's "Beat Shazam," and beat the "Big 4" networks combined. The big Season 13 premiere of "AGT" is also the series' most-watched since its 2011 debut.
No need to make a whole clunky pan of lasagna to feed the family. Jessica Crozier from Price Chopper joined us in studio to share a single-serve option that will leave no mess.
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Edison head coach Jack Palmeri, right, reacts to a shot taken as the first half ended during a regular season game against SOTA played at School 33 on Monday, Dec.11, 2017. Edison won, 51 to 41. ADRIAN KRAUS
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Poland is facing the prospect of an unprecedented institutional crisis, amid escalating tensions between its nationalist government and the EU.
Thousands of people took part in anti-government protests in Warsaw and several other Polish cities late Tuesday, after the country’s ruling Law and Justice party (PiS) implemented legislation that could force as many as one-third of the top court’s sitting judges to step down.
Nonetheless, despite judicial reforms effectively forcing her to retire, Poland’s Supreme Court chief justice took a defiant stand against President Andrzej Duda on Wednesday.
Less than 24 hours after vowing to fight to protect the constitution and the independence of Poland’s courts, Malgorzata Gersdorf returned to work at Warsaw’s courthouse building on Wednesday morning.
Surrounded by hundreds of cheering supporters, Gersdorf told reporters: “My presence here is not about politics. I am here to protect the rule of law.”
Mon, Jan 2: The snow may have stopped falling in Calgary, but drivers are dealing with some very slick streets, as many trickle back to work after the Christmas break. Global’s Doug Vaessen reports.
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Bridgend Carers Centre offer a Carers Support Service to all informal carers in the district. This service includes one-to-one emotional support, information and advice on benefits and rights, help in getting one's views heard, signposting to other local services, and access to a carers' emergency card. The service can be provided at the Centre or through a visit to a person's home. There is a Macmillan Family Information and Support Worker, offering specialist advice and support to people caring for someone with a life-limiting illness. The Centre also runs drop-in sessions at the Centre and in Porthcawl and Maesteg, as well as carers' groups, coffee mornings, Health and Wellbeing sessions and training courses. Please contact for further details.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back Josh Robinson recently gained nothing but love from Dallas Maverick’s owner and “Shark Tank’s” Mark Cuban.
Cuban and Robinson where seen playing basketball together this week and the billionaire basketball legend had nothing but praise for Robinson. Cuban revealed that by uploading a photo with the Bucs defensive back via Instagram and Twitter.
“Best backcourt in the biz,” Cuban wrote on his Twitter account earlier this week.
Following their encounter, Greg Auman of the Tampa Bay Times asked Robinson about it and the purpose behind the duo playing together. Robinson said it was a coincidence and there’s no real backstory to it. Nevertheless, he still enjoyed the experience and had a great time playing with one of Shark Tank’s stars.
“Honestly, there isn’t really a backstory lol,” Robinson wrote. “We ended up playing at the same gym. I talked to him a little bit and we won a few games together. Cool experience, but not much of a story.”
If you haven’t been keeping up with the 2018 NFL draft, we’ve got you covered. We’ve compiled all the info you need to know — from positional rankings to team needs to the number of picks each team has — in one graphic that will make you an instant draft expert.
The first round of the 2017 NFL draft kicks off Thursday April 26 at 8 p.m. eastern on FOX, NFL Network, ESPN and ESPN2.
Day 2 coverage, featuring rounds two and three, picks up on NFL Network, FOX, ESPN and ESPN2 at 7 p.m. on April 27.
Day 3 covers rounds four through seven. Coverage starts at noon on ABC, NFL Network and ESPN.
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Current: 10,322 (fut: 10,352),
Target: NA
Stop-long positions at 10,275. Stop-short positions at 10,425.
Big moves could go till 10,225, 10,475. A long 10,400p (91),
short 10,500p (52) could gain 10-15 if the index drops till 10,400.
Bank Nifty
Current: 24,405 (fut: 25,421)
Target: NA
Stop long positions at 25,300. Stop short positions at 25,550. Big moves could go till 25,750, 25,075. Range trading between 25,325-25,600 looks likely for next 2-3 sessions.
TCS
Current price: Rs 2,661
Target price: Rs 2,710
Keep a stop at 2635 and go
long. Add to the position between 2695-2705.
Book profits at 2710.
HDFC
Current price: Rs 1,710
Target price: Rs 1,745
Keep a stop at 1695 and go
long. Add to the position between 1730-1735. Book
profits at 1745.
Current price: Rs 178
Target price: Rs 173.5
Keep a stop at 180 and go
short. Add to the position between 174.5-175.5.
Book profits at 173.5.
Target prices, projected movements in terms of next session, unless otherwise stated
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Partly cloudy. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. High 96F. Winds S at 10 to 20 mph..
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Partly cloudy skies this evening. Thunderstorms likely late. A few storms may be severe. Low 72F. E winds shifting to N at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 80%.
Shawniece Jackson is pregnant!
E! News has learned that the Married at First Sight season six star is expecting her first child. This news comes shortly before the Lifetime show's season six finale, in which we'll see what happens between Jackson and husband Jephte Pierre, who she met and tied the knot at the beginning of the season.
"When I found out I was pregnant, I was absolutely shocked," Jackson told People Tuesday. "I was in the emergency room because I felt awful and had no idea what was wrong. They came back and told me all my symptoms were from pregnancy and that I was pregnant. I was totally shocked."
LAS VEGAS — Police in Las Vegas are scheduled to release more records about the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history.
The release of the materials has been promised for noon Wednesday.
Courts ordered the release of public records including police body-camera video, dispatch logs, witness accounts and officer reports from the Oct. 1 shooting that killed 58 people and injured hundreds on the Las Vegas Strip.
Clark County Sheriff Joe Lombardo has banned comment from the department about the material.
The FBI has also declined to comment.
Both say they don’t have a motive for the attack, and that the investigation is ongoing.
They say gunman Stephen Paddock acted alone in shooting from a high-rise hotel room into an outdoor concert crowd below, and that the attack had no link to international terrorism.
Sen. Dianne Feinstein holds a town meeting at the Scottish Rite Masonic Center Monday in San Francisco. California's senior senator faced tough questions from critics who say she isn't doing enough to counter the Trump Administration.
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An 18-year-old man took three stab wounds to his body following a confrontation between a group of men at Eden Close, Langley on Wednesday evening (April 18).
South Central Ambulance Service were called to the scene at about 6pm and attended the stabbing, along with Thames Valley Air Ambulance.
The victim was treated at the scene then taken by road to St Mary’s Hospital in London and was discharged on the same night.
Two men, aged 19 and 18 and a 17-year-old boy, all from Slough, were arrested and released under investigation.
Anybody with any information relating to this incident should contact 101, quoting reference number 43180116591.
Police today smashed a south-east London drug ring after a violent “turf war” between rival gangs selling heroin and crack cocaine.
They targeted nine drug dens making up to £5,000 a day in a series of dawn raids.
The swoops followed a spate of stabbings and shootings, including a man who was wounded in Woolwich in January and another shot in the foot on nearby Barnfield estate two days later.
The violence led to today’s 5am raids by 120 officers from Greenwich who used battering rams to smash into Barnfield flats and another flat in a Woolwich tower block.
Three men and a woman were held in the raids and were later being questioned at police stations.
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They (It) won't. But, now that RL is a fully pro sport in North America, Bongser has great hopes for the Rugby League reporting from The Daily Bugle (both factually and grammatically).A-Hem to that!!
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The three people who say they are running for the Democratic nomination for governor in South Carolina weren’t shy about criticizing each other at their first debate.
The likely front-runner, Rep. James Smith, told the audience Friday at the Palmetto State Progressive Summit in Columbia that he thinks he can return every cent taken from South Carolina utility customers for a pair of failed nuclear reactors.
Charleston businessman Phil Noble says he is willing to take radical steps to solve nagging problems, like firing a third of teachers to improve education.
The newest candidate to enter the race, Florence lawyer attorney Marguerite Willis, called herself a practical problem solver. She says politicians like Smith support equal pay for women, but don’t do anything to make it happen.
Anthony Winfert, a third grader at Lincoln Elementary School, participates in a jump rope competition Tuesday during Jump Rope for Heart. The American Heart Association event draws awareness to heart health for school students.
MacMurray College football player Pharoah Bryson talks with a group of kindergartners Tuesday during Jump Rope for Heart at Lincoln Elementary School.
Mon, Apr 17: It’s known as the friendly city, but Moose Jaw, Sask. residents are still in shock after a man stood on main street over the weekend and pointed what appeared to be a handgun at civilians and police.
About 40 senior representatives of employers organisations from East, Central and Southern Africa are at attending a two day conference at Walvis Bay.
Delegates are debating the question of appropriate training provided by employers to assist their workers in developing their respective countries.
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Baku. 21 November. REPORT.AZ/ A group of about a dozen US State Department officials have accused Secretary of State Rex Tillerson of violating a federal law designed to stop foreign militaries from enlisting child soldiers.
Report informs referring to the TASS, internal government document of U.S Department of State was reviewed by the Reuters.
According to agency, Tillerson breached the Child Soldiers Prevention Act when he decided in June to exclude Iraq, Myanmar, and Afghanistan from the US list of offenders in the use of child soldiers. This was despite the department publicly acknowledging that children were being conscripted in those countries.
Agency writes that keeping the countries off the annual list makes it easier to provide them with US military assistance. “Iraq and Afghanistan are close allies in the fight against Islamist militants, while Myanmar is an emerging ally to offset China’s influence in Southeast Asia.”
Matthews (undisclosed) is dealing with a minor injury and remains limited at OTAs, Jason Wolf of the Tennessean reports.
The Titans don't seem worried about Matthews' long-term outlook, as the receiver has reportedly been present with his team on the practice field without mention of any type of cast or brace on his body. While it isn't clear what sort of injury Matthews is dealing with, his limitations at this stage in the offseason aren't a big deal. His absence in team drills has allowed Corey Davis to operate as the clear No. 1 wideout.
No fewer than 35 persons have been killed and several other still missing after suspected herdsmen attacked Tse Umenger in Mbadwem Council Ward of Guma LGA, Benue State.
DAILY POST gathered that the heavily armed men, numbering over 50, stormed the village on Tuesday around 7pm and set the entire village on fire.
Our reporter gathered that no single house is standing in Mbadwen village at the time of this report.
The attack came same day suspected herdsmen attacked Gwer East, killing 19 persons, including two Catholic priests.
More to come.
The Government of Canada has announced funding for VIA Rail to replace its fleet in the Quebec City-Windsor Corridor. The corridor accounts for 94% of VIA Rail’s ridership.
The current fleet is reaching the end of its useful life, and the replacement fleet will come with several new advantages.
Those include being more fuel-efficient resulting in air quality improvements, visual communication media for hearing-impaired passengers, purpose-built accessible washrooms, on-board wheelchair lift, and a minimum of three wheelchair tie-downs per train, with two in the same car, an increase from the current one tie-down per train.
VIA Rail will soon launch a request for qualifications followed by a request for proposals.
Siemian completed 17 of 27 passes for 206 yards, two touchdowns and a pick in Sunday's win over Oakland.
Entering Sunday's game, Siemian was to split reps with rookie first-round pick Paxton Lynch. Head coach Gary Kubiak said after the game, however, that he decided to roll the dice with Siemian for the entire game and he responded with a decidedly better effort than his Christmas-night disaster in Kansas City. The game was essentially an audition for Siemian, who was drafted last season after Kubiak and quarterbacks coach Greg Knapp took an interest in him during the draft process. With Kubiak reportedly set to retire, it will be interesting to see what the next staff will do when the steady Siemian and decidedly more physically gifted Lynch battle it out in training camp.
Asante Kotoko coach Zdravko Lugarusic claims Ghana football is on a downward spiral on his return to the country.
The Croat felt the standard of play and quality of football was higher during his first spell.
Zdravko handled King Faisal and AshantiGold before leaving and says football has stagnated.
''There is stagnation in the level of football in Ghana,'' Lugarusic told sportscrusader in an interview.
''We used to dominate in Africa and world football, but it is not like it used to be.
''When I was here as a coach for the first time, the U-20 won the world cup, because the standard of football was very high but it is not like that these days. We are now struggling.
''I want to see the new generation rebuild the lost image.''
For more Ghana football news visit www.ghanasoccernet.com
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Here's an unpopular opinion on the internet: cats are evil.
While some people have a love for felines, others can only tolerate them at a distance. Either way, we all know they can be complete jerks.
YouTuber, Gus Johnson, shows us just how these creatures can go from 0 to 100, specifically at 3 a.m.
His "human-feed-me-now" battle cry is so spot on it's scary.
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No fewer than 100 players from across the country will converge on Edo State for the Nigeria Scrabble Players Championships (NSPC) Season 5 Championships sponsored by Nigeria Scrabble Friends.
The competition, which will hold from April 27 to April 28 at Vichi Gates Hotel and Suites in Benin-City, is being co-sponsored by the Edo State Scrabble Association.
The National Scrabble Senior team Coach, Anthony Ikolo said, on Tuesday, in Abuja, that the championships would come in three categories — Masters, Intermediate and Opens.
He said that prize pool would be a minimum of N1 million and that registration for the competition was Masters N6,000, Intermediate N5,000 and N4,000 for the Open category.
He added that registration would end on Thursday. (NAN)
Eggs Up Grill at Forest Acres has announced its opening date. Photo by Paul Osmundson
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In this Nov. 19, 2016, photo, then-President-elect Donald Trump shakes hands with Todd Ricketts at Trump’s golf club in Bedminster, N.J. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)
The Republican National Committee is confirming billionaire Todd Ricketts as its next finance chair, replacing casino magnate Steve Wynn, who resigned last week over allegations of misconduct, which Wynn denies.
At the RNC’s winter meeting, the committee is approving the recommendation by Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel, with President Donald Trump’s blessing.
Ricketts, an owner of a Chicago baseball team, was nominated last year by Trump to be deputy secretary of commerce, but withdrew from consideration over financial-divestiture rules.
The RNC raised $132.5 million in 2017, a record for post-election-year fundraising.
A plane from London Heathrow to Shanghai with 186 passengers on board made an emergency landing in Siberia today.
The China Eastern Airlines airbus A330-243 requested permission to land in Krasnoyarsk after an alarm indicated a fault in the aircraft's right side engine.
There were 13 crew on the plane.
A spokesman for Yemelyanovo airport, Krasnoyarsk reported: 'Technicians are now checking the plane.
'Passengers are in the transfer hall.
'If the cause is not resolved, an extra aircraft will be sent for them.'
Later the airport authorities said a replacement aircraft was being sent to pick up the stranded passengers, according to The Siberian Times.
They are expected to depart for Shanghai at 11pm local time today.
WINDSOR, N.C. (WNCT) – A social media threat sparked a “soft lockdown” at a Bertie County School.
The school administrators and law enforcement were made aware of the threat against the high school this morning. As a precaution the school as placed on a”soft lockdown.”
A school official says the Bertie County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the threat.
As a precaution school will be dismissed early.
Related Coverage Seasonal UPS workers accused of stealing from packages at processing facility
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – Albany Police arrested two men they say tampered with UPS packages during the 2017 holiday season.
In December, New York State Police conducted an investigation and arrested Michael Charleston and Paul Gottlieb for allegedly going through people’s boxes and stealing the items inside.
Police say some of the items stolen fell into the hands of Daniel and Robert Williams. They have both been charged with felony possession of stolen property.
A report claims that Burnley consider a summer move for Motherwell defender Ben Heneghan.
Burnley are reportedly considering a summer move for Motherwell defender Ben Heneghan.
The 23-year-old spent time with Everton and Stoke City during his youth, before stepping into the professional game with Chester FC.
Following two years with Chester, the former England C international moved to Motherwell last summer, and he made 43 appearances for the Scottish outfit in all competitions during the 2016-17 campaign.
According to The Sun, Heneghan, who only has one year left on his Motherwell contract, caught the eye of Burnley last term, with head coach Sean Dyche said to be interested in a move for the Manchester-born defender.
Championship Norwich City and Cardiff City are also said to be monitoring developments.
NBC’s “Law & Order: SVU” is going Broadway in an episode airing next month. Great White Way vets Patti LuPone (“Evita,” “Sweeney Todd”), Jeremy Jordan (“Finding Neverland”) and John Pankow...
Yes, she can sing. For her New York stage debut, Emma Thompson is aiming high: She’s taking on the amoral Mrs. Lovett in Stephen Sondheim’s “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber...
Hundreds of Deeper Life members escape death as bus catches fire (PHOTOS)
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PEMBROKE PARK, Fla. (WSVN) – Deputies are investigating after a woman intentionally crashed her card into a Broward Sheriff’s Office station in Pembroke Park.
7Skyforce was over the scene at the Pembroke Park/West Park Broward Sheriff’s Office located at 3201 W Hallandale Beach Blvd, where a red Toyota was seen inside the station.
The crash reportedly happened just after 11:30 a.m. Monday.
At least one person was transported to a nearby hospital as a trauma-alert patient.
According to BSO, the woman who was driving the car intentionally plowed into the station because she was upset about something.
Firefighters also said they found some sort of accelerant inside the car, but they did not say what it was.
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(RNN) - A fisherman sailing off the coast of Florida was hoping to catch a few mahi-mahis.
He ended up reeling in what he called an “early birthday gift from Pablo Escobar.”
Jorge Bustamante posted a photo to his Instagram account holding up a brick of marijuana. He said he found it, fittingly enough, in the weed line.
A post shared by Jorge Bustamante (@_jorgebustamante_) on Jul 2, 2018 at 10:46am PDT
After he took a selfie with the kilo of weed, he put in a call to the US Coast Guard to turn it over.
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Gov. Kate Brown visited Malheur County this past winter to learn how multiple, heavy snow storms damaged buildings in the area. This encapsulates the urban-rural divide in Oregon, a political and economic chasm seemingly separating the "haves" from the "have nots."
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An easy to like and easy to quaff French Pinot Noir; nothing fancy here, just soft Pinot fruit to go with so many foods, or just by its lonesome.
Chancery Tosses Challenge To $125M Synutra Buyout
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 9:34 PM EST) -- A Delaware Chancery judge on Friday threw out a shareholder lawsuit challenging Beams Power Investment Ltd.’s $125 million buyout of baby formula maker Synutra International Inc., ruling that the suing stockholders did not make a strong enough case to indicate the deal violated laws related to controlling-party takeovers.
In a 14-page order, Vice Chancellor J. Travis Laster found that the suing shareholders didn’t plead allegations to show the deal didn’t follow the framework laid out in the Kahn v. M&F Worldwide Corp. case, commonly called MFW,...
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The Maple Lake Brewfest will be back for its third year in a row on Saturday, June 17, at Irish Stadium. Last year the event attracted 25 brewers and a crowd of enthusiastic taste-testers.
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Valentine's Day is one of the biggest gift-giving holidays of the year. From flowers to jewelry to chocolate, there are some big bucks to be made, all in the name of love.
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The Woodstock Union High School girls tennis team won the state title in the championship match on Thursday, June 8 against Montpelier. Gareth Henderson Photos A portion of these photos will appear in the June 15, 2017 print edition of the Vermont Standard.
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Skipper David Warner hit 70 off 54 balls. (PTI)
Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Kings XI Punjab by five runs in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match here tonight. Sent into bat, Sunrisers Hyderabad scored 159 for six with skipper David Warner hitting 70 off 54 balls at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.
In reply, Punjab were staring at a defeat at 62 for five at the end of 10th over, but Manan Vohra (95 off 50 balls) brought the visitors within striking distance of pulling off an incredible win. But Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who returned excellent figures of 5/19, had the last laugh as the seamer trapped Vohra in the penultimate over of the match.
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Vohra struck nine boundaries and five sixes during his whirlwind knock. Kings XI Punjab were eventually bowled out for 154 in 19.4 overs. Sunrisers Hyderabad, thus, registered their first win after suffering two defeats.
ISLAMABAD: A 5.3 magnitude earthquake shook Islamabad and surrounding areas Tuesday with no loss of life reported.
Tremors were felt in Islamabad at 08:52pm. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, the earthquake was measured 250km deep.
The Hindukush region in Afghanistan was identified as the epicenter.
People posted tweets about feeling the jolts and tremors.
Earthquake in Islamabad. Hope all are safe. — AR🎵 (@ARfrom1947) April 24, 2018
I hate earthquakes #islamabad — Sophia Saifi (@SophiaSaifi) April 24, 2018
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The Buffalo Sabres play for the first time since a certain goaltender challenged the team - will the boys respond? Adam dishes! Tonight the Buffalo Sabres head north of the border to take on one of Grandpa Ziggy's least favorite teams, the Ottawa Senators. The Sabres better show up to play in this divisional game if they want to make any ground in their chase for a Wild Card spot.
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Illinois State graduate transfer MiKyle McIntosh confirmed via Twitter on Wednesday that he will play at Oregon.
The 6-foot-7, 235-pound Canadian native averaged 12.5 points and 5.6 rebounds per game this past season for the Redbirds.
"I chose Oregon because I felt they were the best option for what I was looking for," McIntosh told ESPN. "They play a free-flowing offense where versatility is showcased. Also, their track record speaks for itself in their success the last few years."
The Ducks went to the Final Four last season, but coach Dana Altman lost the majority of his core players to the NBA draft. Dillon Brooks, Tyler Dorsey and Jordan Bell all left early, while Chris Boucher graduated.
McIntosh, who earned second-team All-Missouri Valley Conference honors last season and also considered Oklahoma, will be able to play immediately.
JONES MILLS, PA (AP) — A Pennsylvania man says he used flashing dashboard lights to mimic a police speed trap — but only so he could slow down vehicles speeding past his rural home and killing deer and endangering people.
Fifty-seven-year-old Ricky McMillen tells WPXI-TV that he used the flashing lights on his car because he’s been complaining about speeders for years and getting few results. What he says he has gotten is very smelly deer carcasses along the road in Donegal Township, about 50 miles southeast of Pittsburgh.
State police charged McMillen on Thursday with impersonating a public servant and displaying improper lights.
McMillen says he’s been using the lights for a while and they’ve worked well.
McMillen has been mailed a summons to appear for a preliminary hearing Dec. 15.
ONCE THE BIGGEST: The 342-metre ore carrier Berge Stahl during her only call at Saldanha Bay in December 2006. The 31-year-old vessel is still trading. Picture: BRIAN INGPEN
The company said yesterday that the non-binding expression of interest could result in an offer being made to all shareholders.
However, the company stressed that the discussions did not at present represent an intention to make an offer in terms of the Companies Act. Cargo Carriers advised shareholders to exercise caution when dealing in their shares and wait until further announcements in this regard were made.
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JOHANNESBURG - Cargo Carriers has received a non-binding expression of interest to acquire the listed logistics and transportation group.
During impromptu exchange with a few of reporters on the @WhiteHouse South Lawn @RudyGiuliani laughs in response to question as to whether @realDonaldTrump has ever told him he'd like to fire @jeffsessions . pic.twitter.com/96aFQOsPof
While speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Trump legal team member Rudy Giuliani stated he doesn’t believe President Trump is going to fire Attorney General Jeff Sessions, Special Counsel Robert Mueller, or Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein.
Giuliani responded to a question on whether Sessions’ job is safe until after the investigation concludes by saying he doesn’t think anyone in the Cabinet is ever completely secure in their job in any administration because an unrelated matter could come up.
He added, “I don’t think the president is going to touch him, Mueller, or Rosenstein.”
Giuliani was also asked whether Trump has ever told him he wanted to fire Sessions. Giuliani laughed and declined to answer the question.
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FRANKFURT Feb 14 Daimler Chief Executive Dieter Zetsche's total pay including bonuses dropped 21 percent to 7.6 million euros ($8 million) last year, when the group reported a slight decline in annual operating profit, the company's annual report showed on Tuesday.
Zetsche, who has for years been one of Germany's best-paid CEOs, pocketed a total of 13.8 million euros in 2016 once share awards are included, but this was also down on the year before's total of 14.4 million euros, the report showed.
($1 = 0.9416 euros) (Reporting by Maria Sheahan and Patricia Uhlig; Editing by Adrian Croft and David Holmes)
According to Sky Sports Italia, Kevin-Prince Boateng has agreed on a three year deal with Serie A side, Sassuolo.
The Neroverdi have completed negotiations with the Eintracht Frankfurt midfielder and he is expected to sign the deal in the coming days.
The former Las Palmas and Portsmouth man had a successful career previously in Italy with AC Milan where he won the Scudetto during the 2010-2011 season.
Sassuolo are bent on selling Ghana international, Alfred Duncan in order to make room for KP Boateng.
Raheem Sterling has been brilliant for Manchester City this season, but his miss in the 71st minute of Saturday’s game against Burnley will likely go down as the worst miss of the year.
Sterling had a chance to all but put away the game with 20 minutes left to play, but he misplayed a perfect cross from Kyle Walker and shot wide of the goal.
STERLING HOW HAVE YOU MISSED THAT?! pic.twitter.com/7rJo2wmfZW — NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) February 3, 2018
The miss would cost Manchester City later in the game, as Burnley scored an equalizer in the 82nd minute to earn a point.
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Beltre exited Tuesday's game against the Athletics with a left hamstring strain.
Beltre hit a likely double to the gap in right-center field but pulled up at first base, and then headed straight for the team clubhouse. The veteran third baseman will be further evaluated Wednesday, but given his age and the type of injury, even a precautionary a trip to the disabled list wouldn't be overly surprising.
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Broadway fans are buzzing over the release of a new song by two popular Tony winners in support of the upcoming March for Our Lives.
“Hamilton” creator Lin-Manuel Miranda and Ben Platt, the original star of “Dear Evan Hansen,” have recorded a duet called “Found/Tonight,’ mixing lyrics from “You Will Be Found” from “Dear Evan Hansen” and “The Story of Tonight” from “Hamilton.”
The song was released at midnight on Monday and is No. 1 on the iTunes singles chart.
The multicity March for Our Lives on March 24 was planned after the Feb. 14 massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.
Miranda has been releasing “Hamilton”-related content each month in a series called Hamildrop.
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The Bears have been the talk of two Big Ten head coaches in the month of May, and on Wednesday they had a visit from another.
Keeping with the Big Ten theme, according to Zach Zaidman, the Bears hosted Penn State coach James Franklin Wednesday, who was watching the Bears’ minicamp walkthrough.
Penn State head football coach James Franklin was at Halas Hall today to watch #Bears minicamp practice. — Zach Zaidman (@ZachZaidman) June 14, 2017
The reason for Franklin’s presence could be to watch one of his former players go through minicamp. He coached safety Adrian Amos for one season in 2014.
However, it’s also likely Franklin is in town, or passing through, on a recruiting trip and popped into Halas Hall on a whim.
Either way, Franklin is the third Big Ten coach to mention the Bears in recent months.
Ohio State’s Urban Meyer reassured Bears fans in late May they had a winner in quarterback Mitchell Trubisky, while Michigan’s Jim Harbaugh predicted the Bears will have a “heck of a defense” in 2017.
Barcelona seized on the second-half dismissal of Dani Raba to beat Villarreal 2-0 and restore their five-point lead at the top of LaLiga on Sunday night.
Ernesto Valverde’s men had struggled to break down their opponents at the Estadio de la Ceramica until Raba’s dismissal on the hour for a foul on Sergio Busquets changed the course of the game.
Luis Suarez gave the visitors a 72nd-minute lead and Lionel Messi turned on the style with a brilliant second goal seven minutes from time to seal the points for the title favourites.
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Police are questioning a man over an incident in Melbourne's outer east that has left in a woman in hospital with severe burns.
Emergency services were called to a home in Boronia Avenue in Cranbourne just after 6.30pm after neighbours reportedly heard a blood-curdling scream.
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A 22-year old Cranbourne woman sustained severe burns and was taken by ambulance to hospital in a serious condition.
Neighbour Daniel McCreedy said he could smell smoke and petrol at the scene.
"My partner took care of the lady who had been severely burnt," he told Channel Seven.
"After I came out I noticed there was a jerry can at the back that was on fire."
A 29-year-old Cranbourne man is assisting police with their enquiries.
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WATFORD, Ont. -- Ontario NDP Leader Andrea Horwath had an unexpected campaign stop during her swing through southwestern Ontario on Wednesday -- a campaign bus breakdown.
Horwath's bus, dubbed the "Proletariat Chariot" by media riding on it for the campaign, experienced mechanical problems on Highway 402 near Watford, Ont.
The bus pulled over safely after a burning smell started to enter the cabin.
A faulty fanbelt was believed to be the problem.
"I'm going to check the engine," Horwath said, walking off the bus to assess the situation.
"Time for a #FanbeltChange4TheBetter," she tweeted a short time later.
Horwath's communications team said the breakdown was proof their campaign is "hot."
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JOHANNESBURG, Dec 11 (Reuters) - South African bourse operator, JSE Ltd, has launched in investigation into whether embattled retailer Steinhoff broke its disclosure rules, it said on Monday.
Steinhoff is in the middle of an accounting scandal that has wiped off billions of dollars off its market value. (Reporting by Tiisetso Motsoeneng; Editing by James Macharia)
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RICHMOND, Va. - Deborah J Johnston of the non-profit ‘Connecting Hearts’, was appointed by the Governor in 2014 to be Virginia’s Adoption Champion, and is working every day to engage and educate the public in support of Virginia’s adoption program goals and objectives. Deborah visits our studio and is joined by Vincent, a smart and driven 13 year old who is looking for his forever home. Deborah and the passionate Connecting Hearts team work to fundraise and give children in foster care a brighter future and a sense of normalcy and belonging. For more information you can visit http://www.connectingheartsva.org or call 804-308-5946.
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Fictional worlds such as Narnia, Gotham City and Neverland have mysteriously appeared on road signs in Oxfordshire.
The roundabout signs in Didcot - described as England's most normal town - also direct drivers to Middle Earth and Emerald City.
The fantasy locations were recently added to five signs along the A4130 in Oxfordshire.
Baku. 5 January. REPORT.AZ/ Ministry of Defence and the Military Prosecutor's Office of the Republic of Azerbaijan signed a joint action plan aimed at strengthening the rule of law and military discipline, as well as preventing crimes in the Azerbaijan Army in 2018.
Report was informed in the press service of the Azerbaijani Ministry of Defence (MoD).
According to the plan, the time and place of the planned events, as well as responsible persons have been determined.
Within the scope of the meetings, to be held with servicemen in formations, military units, and special military educational institutions during the year, relevant activities will be carried out to increase the legal knowledge of military personnel, strengthen discipline and law, as well as eliminate existing problems.
Nkata confident of glory at Homeboyz
Thursday, May 31st 2018 at 00:00 GMT +3 | Football By Rodgers Eshitemi:
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New Kakamega Homeboyz coach Paul Nkata is looking forward to a successful stint at the Kakamega-based SportPesa Premier League side.
The Ugandan, who won a double with Tusker in 2016, made a return to SPL on Monday after he was named as Mike Mururi’s successor. “Feels great to be back and reunite with some great players,” said Nkata.
Tillman (shoulder) pitched 2.2 innings in a rehab start for Double-A Bowie on Monday, The Baltimore Sun reports.
Tillman was shaky, as he allowed a homer and a walk and didn't hit his goal of three innings within his pitch count. That said, it was most important that Tillman prove his shoulder bursitis was sufficiently healed to pitch, and he reported no problems after the start. He is currently on pace to make his major league season debut in early May.
Alex Rance played in two wins in his first two seasons at Richmond.
In his second season in 2010, as he took his games tally to 25 after playing 10 games under new coach Damien Hardwick, he did not play in a win.
This Thursday night at the MCG, the 28-year-old, who is now regarded as the best defender of his generation, will stand in front of 90,000 people and watch Richmond unfurl the premiership flag.
Alex Rance trains at Punt Road this week. Photo: Wayne Ludbey
"I guess it will be a pretty cool moment to take in, absorb and then move on," Rance said.
"I don't think it will be too sentimental or emotional for a long period. When it is done it will be done and we will move on to 2018."
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas official who is vice chairman of President Donald Trump’s commission on election fraud drafted a proposal for Trump to change federal voter registration laws.
A federal court document unsealed Thursday shows the proposal was part of a strategic homeland security plan prepared by Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach.
Kobach was photographed taking the document into a meeting with Trump in November when Trump was president-elect. The portion dealing with federal voter registration laws was not fully visible.
U.S. District Judge Julie Robinson also unsealed a second document prepared by Kobach and shared inside his office. It contained the text of the proposed changes to federal law.
Kobach was forced to turn over the documents as part of a voting-rights lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union.
Alabama is expected to have an official visitor this summer, as Dominick Wood-Anderson indicated that he would take his trip to Tuscaloosa on the weekend of July 21. The 6-foot-5, 245-pound Wood-Anderson is a four-star recruit per the 247Sports composite. He's ranked as the nation's No.
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US President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania and their 11-year-old son Barron kicked off the annual White House Easter Egg Roll on Monday.
“This is the 139th easter egg roll. Think of it, 139,” Trump said from the balcony overlooking the south grounds of the executive mansion. He was accompanied by somebody dressed up in an Easter bunny costume.
The Trumps then went down and joined the crowd briefly.
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The day-long, family-oriented event features many activities including an actual roll in which kids race against each other, pushing colored eggs along the ground with a wooden spoon.
“We will be stronger and bigger and better as a nation than ever before,” said Trump, before wishing the crowd a happy Easter under overcast skies in Washington.
The Easter egg roll at the White House was started in 1878 when Rutherford Hayes was president.
A correctional officer died Friday after a medical emergency at a Gatesville prison following an incident with an offender at the facility. The officer, Shana Tedder, was involved in a use of force incident with an offender at the Christina Melton Crain Unit, the female prison located in Gatesville.
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ROSWELL, Ga. - During the spring, there are always a handful of top prospects around the country that do not compete on the camp circuit. For Rivals100 defensive back Andrew Booth, that usually is ...
The Kelso School Board is scheduled to meet this evening, starting at 5 pm with a work session that will include a Facilities Report, which will then be followed by the regular meeting at 6 pm. Several significant items are included for action in that 6 pm meeting. The Kelso School Board will be asked to take action on a resolution to approve a Site Study, which is required by the state before a district can run a bond measure. Following that, the Board will be asked to approve a resolution that would establish the bond to “Construct and Renovate School Facilities and Improve Safety. After that resolution, the Kelso School Board will take action regarding the upcoming Superintendent Search Preparation and Outreach process. New School Board officers will also be elected tonight. Both the 5 pm work session and the 6 pm regular meeting are being held at the Ruth B. Clark Educational Services Center on Crawford Street in Kelso, and both are open to the public.
Tom Hardy: Actor, producer … professional bedtime story teller?
The 39-year-old showed off his softer side on New Year’s Eve by reading a bedtime story to millions of little ones on BBC’s CBeebies Bedtime Stories — and it was just as adorable as you’d imagine.
The star cuddled up on a couch full of stuffed animals with his dog, Woody, perched on his lap and put on his most soothing voice to read Simon Philip’s You Must Bring a Hat.
The Taboo actor went all out for the story, altering his voice for the different characters as he told the tale of a young man looking for a hat to wear to “the biggest, bestest” party.
It seemed Hardy had the time of his life reading the story.
“All that partying, to be fair, has completely warn me out and I’m sure you’re feeling very sleepy too,” Hardy said with Woody fast asleep in his lap. “I will see you for another bedtime story. Sleep tight.”
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Gladwin, Damzyn fall short of golf state finals
KALKASKA — Gladwin’s boys’ golf team had a tough day at Wednesday’s Division 3 regional golf tournament held at Kalkaska’s Grandview Golf Course.
The Flying G’s placed 18th out of 20 teams at the event with a team score of 426, and senior leader Jon Damzyn missed out on a third straight trip to the state finals after carding a round of 78. Charlevoix won the regional with a score of 327.
Following Damzyn, who needed to shoot 74 or better to qualify individually, were Dylan Berlanga with 112, Brendon Reichard with 121 and Grant Otto with 125.
Illinois public health officials say a fourth person has died after using synthetic marijuana.
The Illinois Department of Public Health said Tuesday afternoon that the most recent victim was a woman in her 30s from central Illinois. Her death comes as the state deals with an outbreak of people experiencing severe bleeding after using synthetic marijuana. More than 150 people in Illinois in 13 counties have been sickened and three others have died. Those include a Chicago-area man in his 20s and two central Illinois men, one in his 20s and the other in his 40s.
State health officials say the products are deadly and urge people not to use them. Those who have become sick have reported coughing up blood, severe bloody noses and internal bleeding.
MANILA, Philippines (AP) - Philippine officials say the government is considering adding airports to serve the capital Manila and nearby areas, including a sprawling airport city complex that could handle 100 million passengers a year.
Manila's congested international airport once was dubbed the world's worst airport in surveys by travel website The Guide to Sleeping in Airports.
Improvements have allowed it to escape that listing since 2015, but it remains overly congested.
Transport Undersecretary Roberto Lim said a multi-airport system could include the present airport in Manila, an expanded Clark airport northwest of the capital that could handle 8 million passengers per year, another 2,500-hectare (6,177.5 acre) airport in Bulacan, also north of Manila, and possibly yet another airport and seaport in the former U.S. naval station in Cavite province adjacent to Manila.
A healthy performance by sectors, including coal, steel and electricity, helped eight core industries register a growth of 4.9 per cent in November 2016.
The growth rate of eight infrastructure sectors-coal, crude oil, natural gas, refinery products, fertilisers, steel, cement and electricity-was 0.6 per cent in November 2015.
It stood at 6.6 per cent in October 2016. The core sectors, which contribute 38 per cent to the total industrial production, expanded 4.9 per cent in April-November 2016 compared to 2.5 per cent growth in the same period last financial year, according to data released by the commerce and industry ministry today.
Coal, steel, electricity production jumped 6.4 per cent, 5.6 per cent and 10.2 per cent, respectively. Refinery and cement output growth sat at 2 per cent and 0.5 per cent, respectively, in November 2016, against 1.7 per cent and (-)1.7 per cent in November 2015. However, crude oil and natural gas production contracted by 5.4 per cent and 1.7 per cent, respectively.
A handout photo made available by Colombia Team Medellin cycling team shows Colombian-Spanish cyclist Oscar Sevilla at a clinic in Bogota, Colombia, 18 March 2018. Oscar Sevilla broke his arm when he was beaten by a group of men who stole his bicycle as he was about to begin a training day in the north of Bogota. EPA-EFE/TEAM MEDELLIN / HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES
Colombian-Spanish cyclist Oscar Sevilla, who suffered a double fracture in his right arm in a robbery in northern Bogota, said Monday that he hoped the security in his country would improve to avoid living in fear.
"I hope that we will all unite and fight for this security, that we will be free, and that we will not have fear," said the Team Medellin rider in a video published on social networks.
The winery offers music on Saturday and Sunday afternoons, attracting large crowds who enjoy wine, music, and about 100 peacocks that roam the property. Cool ocean breezes waft their way through the vineyards of "SLO" wine country on the coastal side of the Santa Lucia Mountains in Central California.
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A Bronx judge set a May trial date for the “Dance Mom” accused of roughing her up daughter’s instructor. Kelly Hyland, once featured in the Lifetime series “Dance Moms,” was...
COEBURN, Va. — Tracy Stallard, the pitcher who gave up Roger Maris' record 61st home run in 1961, has died. He was 80.
The Sturgill Funeral Home in Coeburn, Virginia, said Monday that Stallard died Wednesday at the Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, Tennessee.
He was on the mound for Boston in 1961 when Maris broke the single-season record that Babe Ruth had held since 1927. The record stayed until 1998.
Stallard went 30-57 with a 4.17 career ERA while pitching for the Red Sox (1960-62), New York Mets (1963-64) and St. Louis Cardinals (1965-66).
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Windhoek-The Ministry of Finance’s (MoF) Inland Revenue Department has issued a directive to confirm that as from April 15 cattle delivered to Meatco’s export abattoir will be invoiced with zero-rated VAT.
Rosa Hamukuaja-Thobias, Meatco’s manager: Corporate Affairs, confirmed the directive from the Inland Revenue
Department, saying Meatco would like to bring it to producers’ attention that:
1. Paragraph 2(aa) of Schedule III of the VAT Act No. 10 of 2000 provides that “a
supply of livestock (other than game)” shall be zero-rated supply.
2. The purchase of live animals (other than game) by abattoirs from producers constitutes a supply of livestock, which is classified as a zero-rated supply in terms of Paragraph 2(aa) of Schedule III of the VAT Act.
SYDNEY, Australia — Paul Okon has quit as Central Coast Mariners coach with four regular season games remaining in Australia's A-League.
Okon, an ex-Australia international who commenced his managerial career working with national youth squads, joined the Mariners last season and had been negotiating with the club to extend his contract beyond 2017-18.
The Mariners released a statement Tuesday saying Okon and the club accepted an immediate release after failing to agree on the strategic direction and plans for the team.
The Mariners' youth coach Wayne O'Sullivan has been appointed as a caretaker for the A-League team.
After an 11-game winless streak, the Mariners are in ninth place and out of playoff contention, just three points ahead of last-place Wellington Phoenix.
The Castle girls basketball team advanced to play Center Grove in the regional round after a 41-37 win over Evansville North to take the Sectional 16 crown.
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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA—According to a report in The International Business Times, five fishhooks made of sea snail shell have been found in a 12,000-year-old burial on Indonesia’s Alor Island. The hooks—one in the shape of a “J,” and four crescent-shaped—had been placed around the chin and jaw of the deceased, who is thought to have been a woman. Sue O’Connor of the Australian National University explained that the hooks are the oldest known to have been found in a burial, and must have been deemed to be essential for survival in the afterlife. She also notes it had been previously thought that most fishing on the islands at the time had been carried out by men. Older fishhooks have been elsewhere in the world, but they were not associated with burial rites. To read about a pair of 23,000-year-old fishhooks found in Japan, go to “Japan's Early Anglers.”
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement that could result in more flooding throughout the Okanagan.
A low pressure system will reach the B.C. coast Wednesday night and gradually push across the Coast Mountains on Thursday.
The system will create moderate southerly winds along Osoyoos, Skaha and Okanagan lakes on Thursday.
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Police Department says it is responding to a report of an explosion near Times Square.
The response is centered in the area of the Port Authority bus terminal. It’s led to delays along some of the subway lines that pass beneath the bus terminal.
Some passengers have been evacuated as a precaution. There were no immediate reports of injuries.
Drought in East Africa has sent prices of staples such as maize and sorghum soaring, the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization said on Tuesday, warning that a sharp increase in food prices could lead to renewed hunger in the region. Prices of staple cereals have doubled in some markets, reaching record and near-record levels in swathes of Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Uganda and Tanzania, FAO said.
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MOSCOW, Oct 6 (Reuters) - North Korea is preparing to test a long-range missile which it believes can reach the west coast of the United States, RIA news agency cited a Russian lawmaker as saying on Friday.
Anton Morozov, a member of the Russian Duma's international affairs committee, and two other Russian lawmakers visited Pyongyang on Oct. 2-6, RIA reported.
"They are preparing for new tests of a long-range missile. They even gave us mathematical calculations that they believe prove that their missile can hit the west coast of the United States," RIA quoted Morozov as saying.
"As far as we understand, they intend to launch one more long-range missile in the near future. And in general, their mood is rather belligerent. (Reporting by Jack Stubbs; Editing by Catherine Evans)
How far-fetched are shows like "The Americans," in which undercover agents switch into different disguises? It turns out, not as far-fetched as you might think.
While most spy TV shows don't always strive for realism, "The Americans" creator Joe Weisberg — a former CIA officer — crafts a spy drama that takes place in the early 1980s during the height of the Cold War. The series centers on what's seemingly a typical American couple with two kids, but they're actually Russian spies.
Here & Now's Robin Young talks with Jonna Mendez, who spent 27 years working on CIA operations around the world, and recently wrote that "The Americans" actually got a lot right about spies donning different looks.
Kehinde Wiley's 2008 painting "Ibrahim Sacko" will be featured in the special exhibition "Kehinde Wiley: A New Republic." The Oklahoma City Museum of Art will be the final stop of the exhibit.
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Women Who Accused President Trump Of Sexual Misconduct Want Congress To Investigate With allegations of sexual harassment and assault in the forefront of politics, women who have accused President Trump of misconduct are renewing calls for him to be held accountable.
Voting irregularities will force a new election for a West Columbia City Council seat, according to Lexington County Election Commission officials.
The election for the seat held by Councilman Boyd Jones will need to be redone after a filed protest claimed irregularities, including the possibility that some voted in that election who shouldn't have done so.
The commission board is investigating the claims and will release an official statement later this week.
Dean Crepes, with Lexington County estimates it will cost about $900 to hold another election.
Council is expected to talk about the mishap during executive session Tuesday night.
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OKUMA, Japan (AP) — The final pieces of a jelly roll-shaped cover are being put in place atop Fukushima's most damaged nuclear reactor.
Huge cranes have been installed to begin removing 566 sets of still-radioactive fuel rods from a storage pool later this year. It's taken seven years just to get this far, the first concrete step toward dismantling the Tokyo Electric Power Co. nuclear plant, damaged in an earthquake and tsunami.
Cleaning up the Fukushima Dai-ichi plant is a monumental task expected to take three to four decades.
Taking out the stored fuel rods is only a preliminary step. Ahead lies the uncharted challenge of removing an estimated 800 tons of melted fuel and debris, six times the amount from the 1979 Three Mile Island accident.
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* Molson Coors - Expects 2017 capital spending about $750 million based on foreign-exchange rates at the end of 2016 -conf call
* Molson Coors - expects 2017 effective tax rate to be 24 percent - 20 percent assuming no further changes in tax laws, tax orders or adjustments to tax position - conf call
* Molson Coors - expects 2017 underlying free cash flow for 2017 to be $1.1 billion - conf call
* Molson Coors - expects 2017 cost of goods sold to increase at low single-digit rates - conf call
* Molson Coors - expects 2017 Canada COGS to increase in mid-single-digits and Europe COGS to decrease in low single-digits in local currency - conf call
* Molson Coors - expects full-year non-cash cost of $40 million on further amortization of Molson brands in Canada - conf call
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Rambler Newspapers is starting a four-week historical series to run in the paper and online! Through old photos and stories, we will draft the history of Irving starting in the early 1900s to present day.
To launch the series, we are looking for individuals as well as businesses/organizations that can act as
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — A person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press that free-agent relief pitcher Pat Neshek is returning to the Philadelphia Phillies.
Neshek will get a $16.5 million, two-year contact pending a successful physical. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Monday because there was no official announcement on the agreement.
The 37-year-old Neshek was an All-Star last year in his first season in Philadelphia. The Phillies then traded him to playoff-contending Colorado in late July for three prospects.
The side-slinging righty was a combined 5-3 with one save and a 1.59 ERA in 71 games. He had a 1.12 ERA in 43 games for the last-place Phillies.
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Philanthropist and Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen has announced that wreckage of a sunken military ship on which five brothers died in World War II has been discovered in the South Pacific.
A spokeswoman for Allen confirms wreckage from the USS Juneau was found Saturday off the coast of the Solomon Islands.
The ship was hit by Japanese torpedoes in 1942, killing hundreds of men, including the five Sullivan brothers from Waterloo, Iowa.
Allen has an expedition team that has reported finding wreckage of other ships, including the aircraft carrier USS Lexington, also sunk during World War II.
The expedition team says in a statement it first identified the USS Juneau on Saturday using sonar technology and used a remotely operated underwater vehicle to verify the wreckage on Sunday.
WEIRD: BREAKING: Brother of Parkland Shooter Arrested for Trespassing at School.
Zachary Cruz, the brother of confessed Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooter Nikolas Cruz, has been arrested today for trespassing at that same school.
According to CBS Miami, the probable cause affidavit stated that the 18-year-old Cruz wanted to “reflect on the school shooting and soak it in,” and that he “surpassed all locked doors and gates.”
He was riding his skateboard around campus when he was arrested. The police report states that Cruz had received “prior warnings by school officials to refrain from entering the school campus.”
The exhilaration and excitement of the first day spring training at Royals camp, at least momentarily, was suddenly displaced by reality. Reality sets in as Royals start camp without Yordano Ventura The exhilaration and excitement of the first day spring training at Royals camp, at least momentarily, was suddenly displaced by reality.
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For the fourth quarter, TransUnion reported a total revenue increase of 13% to $436 million, with acquisitions accounting for only 3% of the sales increase. In other words, organic growth accounted for 10% of sales growth.
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It was just two months ago that Apple released the feature-packed iOS 11.3, but the hits keep on coming: just today, Apple debuted iOS 11.4 across various devices.
Once more, it's a pretty substantial upgrade – and that's especially true if you own a HomePod, as Apple has patched up the home speaker's feature set with a couple of much-needed enhancements. But the new AirPlay 2 feature benefits even iPhone and iPad users, as well, while iCloud Messages could help with multi-device conversations.
It's rolling out now, so if you're wondering whether it's worth updating now or later, here's a look at the biggest features included with iOS 11.4.
Desktop Metal Inc., a maker of 3-D printers that was valued at more than $1 billion last year, has brought on Ford Motor Co. as a strategic investor.
The auto maker led a $65 million investment into the startup, joining existing investor Future Fund.
Dr. Ken Washington, Ford’s chief technology officer and vice president of research and advanced...
There's a red light speed camera in Sydney city that's on track for a new record - to earn the state government $7 million in one year. It's getting plenty of competition from across Sydney, with one driver being snapped every minute.
GERMANTOWN, Md. (AP) - At least 20 cars crashed outside the nation's capital this morning when a tractor-trailer spilled its load of gravel and stones across Interstate 270. At least two dozen people were injured.
Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Service spokesman Pete Piringer tweeted that drivers couldn't avoid running into the debris as they commuted toward Washington, D.C., at about 5:20 a.m.
All lanes were closed as many units responded, taking people to hospitals, some with severe injuries. Police rerouted cars but the morning commute bogged down, with the Metropolitan Area Transportation Operations Coordination reporting delays five-miles long.
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ROGERS (KFSM) — The Beaver Lake Fire Department battled a large brush fire early Monday (Dec. 11) that destroyed about five acres near the Mountain Lake Estates.
There were no injuries and no property was destroyed, according the fire department.
Crews arrived about 4:30 a.m. and found one acre on fire. Crews called for additional equipment and with aid from the Avoca Fire Department, the blaze was extinguished.
Benton County is currently under a 24-hour burn ban.
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SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — The case against two men charged with killing a Spotsylvania woman back in December of 2015 is moving forward Tuesday.
Joshua Christopher Williams, 29, and Jonathan Julian Vejarano, 28, both of Spotsylvania was charged with First Degree Murder in the death of 21-year-old Heather Ciccone.
Williams is set to be arraigned and Vejarano will have an attorney advisement hearing.
Ciccone was found dead in her vehicle in a driveway off of Piney Branch Road on Sunday, December 6, 2015. Police said she died from a gunshot wound to the upper torso.
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Rockwell Automation, Inc. Director Keith D. Nosbusch sold 30,600 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction dated Thursday, February 9th. The stock was sold at an average price of $150.69, for a total value of $4,611,114.00.
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If a traffic accident causes multiple lane closures on a busy street or a major shooting incident happens in Coral Gables, residents will soon have an option to get alerts sent directly to their smartphone. Commissioners approved a five-year contract with In-telligent, LLC at Tuesday's meeting that will bring a new digital alert system to the city for public safety alerts.
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Authorities: Spiked marijuana brownies sicken high schoolers
SPRINGDALE, Md. (AP) — Maryland police say six students at two high schools have reported feeling sick after eating spiked brownies last week.
News outlets report one of the students at the Charles H. Flowers High School was hospitalized and three others were assessed after eating brownies that may have contained synthetic marijuana. Prince George's County Police are investigating this incident, which happened on Friday April 20, also known as "4/20," a day celebrated in cannabis culture.
WTOP reports that two days earlier, a 15-year-old Maryland girl was charged with selling brownies that may have contained THC/CBG, a component of marijuana. The St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office said those brownies caused two students at Great Mills High School to be hospitalized.
"Pre #Oscars huddle for the #ERedCarpet. 12th year with this team. #Year12" --Ryan Seacrest, who posted this on March 4.
By Sara K. Satullo | For lehighvalleylive.com
The average pay of private college presidents who worked the full year in 2015 was $569,932, a jump of 9 percent of 2014.
That's according to the Chronicle of Higher Education's 2017 private college executive compensation study, which was released Sunday evening.
The database includes the pay and perks doled out to more than 1,2000 chief executives are more than 600 private colleges from 2008-14. The data covers the 2015 calendar year, the most recent year available from the IRS.
Find the full report here.
Find a database of the compensation packages for almost 250 public universities and systems from 2010-16, which operate on fiscal year calendars, here. This was updated June 28 with 2016 figures.
A 50-bed maternity unit, outfitted with an operating theatre and private rooms for fathers wanting to witness the birth of their children, will soon be constructed in the compound of the New Amsterdam Hospital, Minister of State Joseph Harmon announced yesterday.
Speaking at a post-Cabinet press briefing, Harmon said that Cabinet recently gave its no- objection for the construction of the first phase of the unit at a cost of $23.064 million. The contract was awarded to Caston Engineering Services.
“It is expected that this project, when completed, will enable the Region Six health authorities to better take care of the approximately 3,000 maternal deliveries that are done in the region every year,” he said.
According to Harmon, the maternity unit will consist of labour rooms, including two private rooms which will enable fathers to witness deliveries, an operating theatre, a neo-natal unit and a 50-bed maternity ward…..
This weekend, the first part of the 2017 Coachella Valley Music and Art Festival took place in Indio, California. Thousands of music fans gathered to hear performances by artists at six main stages, including Lady Gaga, Kendrick Lamar, Lorde, Radiohead, Crystal Castles, New Order, Bon Iver, Bastille, and much more. The festival wraps up next weekend, April 21 through 23.
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A baby grand Baldwin piano owned by Cincinnati Pops conductor John Morris Russell and his wife Thea Tjepkema, who live in Hyde Park. When they were looking for a baby grand piano, they came across this Baldwin piano, formerly owned by Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra music director Max Rudolf.
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× Arrest made in robbery of Members First Bank in Lemoyne
LEMOYNE, Cumberland County — Police have made an arrest in connection to the robbery of a Members First bank Monday in Lemoyne.
Larry Eugene Eisenhart, 51, was arrested Tuesday morning. He is charged with robbery and theft by unlawful taking, according to West Shore Regional Police.
But yesterday, the TV presenter was praised by fans for sharing a bare-faced picture as she prepares to return to the ITV show today.
On the left side of the split image, Susanna posted a photo of herself glammed up after being made up by her professional make-up team.
And on the right, the mother-of-three looked fresh faced and rejuvenated as she proved she looks just as good without any cover up.
The 46-year-old captioned the shot: “Expectation vs Reality! Make-up vs natural, Filter vs No Filter, TV vs Home.”
The Texas Cattle Feeders Association is holding its annual convention in Amarillo, beginning Sunday. Here’s a look at the agenda:
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BANGKOK: A 24-year-old Tanzanian national has been arrested for alleged possession of 671 grams of cocaine at a hotel in Bangkok.
Wednesday 28 March 2018, 02:55PM
Officers talk to Nindi Sefu Burhani, a Tanzanian national, during his arrest for possession of 671 grams of cocaine found in a toilet wastebin in his hotel room in Bangkok yesterday (Mar 27). Photo: Wassayos Ngamkham
Nindi Sefu Burhani was captured by narcotics suppression officers in his hotel room in Srinakarin Soi 65 in Prawet District’s Nong Bon yesterday (Mar 27). They found 41 packages of cocaine hidden in the toilet wastebin.
Officers also seized from the suspect a used airplane ticket for Ethiopian Airlines, showing he flew from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, yesterday to Thailand, a taxi queue number for Suvarnabhumi airport and the hotel receipt.
Burhani faces a charge of illegally possessing a Category 2 drug with intent to sell.
He was taken to Narcotics Suppression Bureau Division 1 for legal processing.
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Dublin will take on Offaly in a Leinster Senior Hurling Championship clash on Saturday, with Leinster survival at stake for both.
Their meeting in the Leinster round-robin series is effectively a relegation shoot-out after both counties lost their opening two games.
Westmeath are well poised to replace the team that loses this weekend whether it be Dublin or Offaly.
Here's all you need to know about the game:
When is it on?
The match will take place on Saturday, 2 June.
What time is throw-in?
It is scheduled to throw in at 3pm.
Where is it on?
The match will take place in Parnell Park in Dublin.
What channel is it on?
The match will be not shown live on television, but highlights will be shown on the Sunday Game at 9:30 PM on Sunday on RTE2.
You can also follow all the action on the Irish Mirror Sport's live blog.
Betting Odds
Dublin 1/7
Draw 14/1
Offaly 5/1
Family traditions, hard-taught lessons and fierce loyalty help the Hailstones live and prosper in the harsh Alaskan conditions.
Hello, and welcome to our live news blog for Monday, December 11.
Here you'll find all the latest breaking news from across Nottinghamshire .
We will be bringing you all the latest traffic and travel updates from across the city and county as well as live news stories throughout the day.
David Pittam will be with you until mid-afternoon, when Sarah Bryan will take over until 10pm.
As always, if you spot something for the blog you are welcome to get in touch on 0115 905 1971 or david.pittam@nottinghampost.com.
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Chizza, Chicken + Pizza = Chizza
Thank you Kentucky Fried Chicken for making a food fusion so amazing it has created a new word.
Chizza is a pizza with KFC fried chicken as the crust. Then they throw on marinara sauce, cheese, and toppings on it. Chizza.
KFC rolled this masterpiece out in India and the Phillipines but, the expansion is ON! They are moving into other Asian countries now, could North America be next??
Please?? Are you listening KFC?????
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UPS workers gather outside after a reported shooting at a UPS warehouse and customer service center in San Francisco on Wednesday, June 14, 2017. San Francisco police confirmed a shooting at the facility in the Potrero Hill neighborhood but didn’t release information on injuries or the shooter. Eric Risberg AP Photo
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Rihanna has sparked rumors that she is engaged to her billionaire boyfriend Hassan Jameel. The couple is believed to have been dating for over a year- half of which time they kept a secret from the public. Recently, she was spotted out and about with something real shiny on her ring finger. Click on the audio player to hear more in this Gary’s Tea on “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show.”
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standoff with knox county deputies -- is now behind bars. this man -- "larry plummer" is now facing charges of burglary -- residential entry and resisting law enforcement. police say it all started as a domestic situation in sandborn. that reportedly led to a break-in. deputies were then able to track "plummer" to a home on "hill street". a sheriff's negotiator was called in when he refused to come out. authorities say "plummer" raise a weapon at deputies -- but never fired it. "plummer" finally surrenered around 7:30 this morning. deputies confiscated a rifle -- shot-gun and flare gun from inside the home. a jury trial date is set for
National Geographic warns of the devastating effects that plastics are having on the planet with a clever cover for its June edition.
The cover image shows an iceberg-resembling plastic bag partially submerged in the ocean.
The 18 billion pounds of plastic that end up in the ocean each year are “just the tip of the iceberg,” the caption says…
Congratulations Dan Burpee, Broker with Two Rivers Realty, for winning Bucksport Bay Area Chamber of Commerce Business Person of the Year for his rental management company, Penbay Property Management! Job well done!
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AUGUSTA, Ga. — Other than perhaps the annual Tuesday night Champions Dinner, the moment at this first Masters since 1954 without Arnold Palmer that his absence was most deeply felt...
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SAN JOSE, Calif. -- A Santa Clara County judge has dismissed a rape charge against former San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Ray McDonald after prosecutors said the woman who made the allegation refused to testify.
Judge David A. Cena dismissed the charge -- one count of rape of an intoxicated person -- on Monday. Santa Clara County prosecutor Chris Lamiero said in a statement that he tried to convince the victim to testify, but she refused.
The 49ers released Ray McDonald in December 2014, citing a "pattern of poor decision-making." Ed Szczepanski/USA TODAY Sports
The woman said she slipped and fell on a pool deck at McDonald's San Jose home in December 2014 and continued to fall after that because of her initial head injury and alcohol consumption. She accused McDonald of carrying her upstairs to his bedroom and sexually assaulting her.
McDonald faced a maximum of eight years in prison.
Schoenmakerskop residents have increased their reward for the arrest and successful prosecution of the suspect/s for the murders and robbery of Ken Alexander and his partner Elaine Allwright.
The Residents Association has issued an appeal to members of the public to come forward with information to assist the police. The reward of R25 000 has been increased to R50 000.
Alexander and Allwright were savagely attacked in their home. Alexander was killed in the attack, with police first believing he had been shot in the face due to the devastating nature of his wounds.
Allwright passed away in hospital on Wednesday.
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – It’s that time of year again, high school football season is underway in the Tampa Bay area!
To celebrate, each Friday morning, WFLA News Channel 8’s Anthony “Double-A” Allfred will visit one local high school for a pep rally to remember.
This week, Double-A stopped by Robinson High School to see how the Knights are getting pumped up for their game Friday night against the Brandon Eagles.
Check out the video above and be sure to tune in and watch more high school football coverage from WFLA News Channel 8 during football season-
High School Blitz Pep Rally
Friday mornings from 6:30 to 7 a.m. on WFLA News Channel 8
Friday mornings from 7 to 9 a.m. on WFLA News Channel 8
High School Football Team of the Week
Thursdays from 4 to 6 p.m. on WFLA News Channel 8
Game of the Week
Fridays from 4 to 6 p.m on WFLA News Channel 8
Friday Night Blitz Show (Game highlights and scores)
Fridays at 11:15 p.m. on WFLA News Channel 8
The body of Lian Nassar, 19, who was murdered in the nightclub terror attack in Istanbul, is expected to arrive to Israel today for burial.
The transfer of her body is being executed via the Consulate in Istanbul.
A vacationing police officer and a hotel manager are among the group who saved a two-year old from drowning in Clearwater, Florida.
Vince Tropea is the father of a five-year-old, so when the manager at the hotel got word of a possible drowning in the resort pool, he says his parental instincts kicked in.
Two other strangers were already at the pool, helping the boy. A police officer from Morris Township, New Jersey, and an unidentified woman.
The three people began CPR immediately and were able to revive the boy.
Tropea says, “I could hear gasping - so I turned him on his side until he regained his own breathing.”
The boy was taken to a local hospital to get checked out and was released.
The theme for EDC 2018 in Las Vegas is "Kinetic Love." (Source: EDC)
Las Vegas Metro police released the statistics of the third and final day of the Electric Daisy Carnival Monday morning.
A total of 30 arrests were made between 6 p.m. Sunday, May 20 through 6 a.m. Monday, May 21. Police said 28 out of 30 arrests were narcotics-related. Considering the high number of carnival attendees, police only issued six traffic citations.
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Insomniac Productions, the organizer of EDC, reported an attendance of 135,225 people and 166 ejections from the venue.
Police reported a total of 90 felony narcotics arrests and eight misdemeanor arrests over the course of the three-day event.
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May 3 Allied Properties Real Estate Investment Trust
* Allied announces first-quarter results
* Qtrly NAV per unit $ 36.19
* Qtrly AFFO per unit $0.40
* Allied Properties Real Estate Investment Trust qtrly FFO per unit $0.53
* Allied Properties Real Estate - Expects operating and development environment to be generally favourable for remainder of year and into 2018
* Allied Properties Real Estate Investment Trust - Internal forecast for year contemplates mid-single-digit percentage growth in same-asset NOI
* Allied Properties Real Estate Investment Trust - Internal forecast for year contemplates low-to mid-single-digit percentage growth in FFO per unit Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
EL PASO, Texas (AP) — West Texas police have added new charges against the mother of a 4-year-old boy found in February in an abandoned warehouse in Mexico.
Ruby Esmeralda Gonzalez already had been charged with child abandonment and endangerment. Now, police have added charges of intentional injury to a child and filing a false report against the 25-year-old El Paso woman.
Gonzalez initially reported her son had been kidnapped. Investigators now believe Gonzalez took the boy, identified as American, to Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, on Feb. 22. They say she left him at an old warehouse and then she returned home. Mexican officials who found the boy say he speaks and understands English.
Online records don't list an attorney for Gonzalez, whose bond amounts total $120,000.
The child remains in Mexican social services custody.
Orange County deputies are investigating after a man was shot Monday morning.
Shortly after 8 a.m., deputies responded to Dr. P. Phillips Hospital. A man in his 20’s told authorities he was shot near Reedy Creek Drive — off South Apopka Vineland Road and near Disney World.
The victim told deputies he was shot when two people tried to rob him, sheriff’s spokeswoman Deputy Ingrid Tejada-Monforte said.
The victim’s injuries are non-life threatening, authorities said.
A description of the suspects was not provided.
Michael Williams can be reached at miwilliams@orlandosentinel.com, 407-420-5022 or @michaeldamianw.
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PRATT, Kan. (KSNW) – It’s been less than two weeks since Charee Eggleston and her four children were killed in a house fire.
Tonight, family and friends are remembering them at a vigil at Pratt County Lake. There, people gathered to release hundreds of green balloons in honor of the victims.
“‘Balloons and More’ said that they sold over 500 balloons just for this turnout,” said Amanda Cluchey, family friend of the victims. “So, it’s awesome.”
Donations are continuing to come in for the fire victims and their family. As of this afternoon, more than 350 people have donated to the GoFundMe page, raising almost $19,000.
The vigil is underway. Tune into KSN News at 10:00 p.m. for more on how the family is working through grief and how the city of Pratt is helping.
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A celebration of life for Ralph Martell will be on Saturday, Feb. 10 at 9:30 a.m. at Abundant Life Assembly of God, 1010 E. Franklin St., Kenton, OH 43326 with Pastor James Goldsmith officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in his memory to the Royal Rangers Program at Abundant Life Assembly of God.
Online condolences may be expressed at pricefh.net
The Price McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton, Ohio is assisting the family with arrangements.
He passed away peacefully in his home on Thursday, February 1, 2018.
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-- WWE issued a statement on Ric Flair's condition tonight on Raw, indicating that he underwent successful surgery earlier today but that he wasn't "out of the woods" just yet.
-- Flair's PR manager, Melinda Zanoni, tweeted the same but also revealed that the surgery was not related to his heart:
Ric had surgery today (not related)am happy 2report it was a success.Still a long road ahead so plz keep 4Ric Charlotte Megan David&Wendy — MelindaMorrisZanoni (@LegacyTalentCEO) August 14, 2017
-- Finally, Flair's long-time friend, "Mean" Gene Okerlund also tweeted saying that it was colon surgery, but that he doesn't know the outcome:
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Former footballer and Danielle Lloyd’s ex-husband Jamie O’Hara is going into the Celebrity Big Brother house for the first time.
The 30 year old played footie for Tottenham Hotspurs until 2011.
Jamie was was unfaithful to Danielle with a female whom he had met in a Birmingham nightclub in 2014.
The model - who he has two children with - promptly announced she had filed for a divorce soon after.
Danielle has also appeared in CBB, and is worried her ex-husband and her former close friend Nicola McLean - who is also entering the house - will reveal intimate details about her personal life.
Jamie O’Hara facts at a glance
Age: 30
Date of birth: 25 September 1986
Birthplace: Dartford, England
Claims to fame: Former Tottenham Hotspur football player
Relationship status: Divorced
*Celebrity Big Brother starts on Channel 5 tomorrow night at 9pm
LONDON May 2 Greece's short-dated government bond yields held steady on Tuesday morning after the debt-laden country agreed a deal on bailout reforms with its European creditors.
The yield on two-year Greek government bonds was steady at 6.5 percent, flat from the open and up slightly from Friday's close of 6.41 percent. Greece's 10-year borrowing costs were flat at 6.34 percent.
Greece and its foreign creditors reached a deal early on Tuesday on a package of bailout-mandated reforms, Greek Finance Minister Euclid Tsakalotos said, paving the way for the disbursement of further rescue funds.
(Reporting by Abhinav Ramnarayan; Editing by Jamie McGeever)
The big cat was caught on CCTV prowling around the town of Ulhasnagar in the western Indian state of Maharashtra, and seen in a witness video after being tranquilised.
Local media report that it took five hours to capture the leopard (Panthera pardus) after it was found in an abandoned bungalow.
No injuries were reported though many locals were said to be panicking.
Range Forest Officer Santosh Kank said: "After several rounds of search, we managed to spot and tranquilise the animal.
“He will be transported shortly."
A high-level, Topeka-based Veterans Affairs official has been fired following an investigation into inappropriate conduct involving sexually charged correspondence.
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First Lady Melania Trump and Akie Abe, wife of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe take a tour on Yamato Island at the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach, Fla., on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017. First Lady Melania Trump and Akie Abe, wife of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe take a tour on Yamato Island at the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach, Fla., on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017.
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The Wilmington Boys Choir invites young men between 6 and voice change to join us for dinner and rehearsal. Anyone interested may sit-in on choir practice or just observe. Auditions are welcome but not required during the event. Parents will have an opportunity to meet with the directors and learn about how the Wilmington Boys Choir can give your son a Voice for Life!
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Move over, Shroom Burger, the Shake Shack today rolls out the Veggie Shack, its first plant and grain-based veggie burger.
The latest addition to the charitable burger chain is made with black beans, brown rice and roasted beets topped with provolone cheese, lettuce, onions, pickles and vegan mustard mayo ($7.29). The Veggie Shack can be made vegan by removing the cheese and substituting a gluten-free bun or lettuce wrap (the regular bun contains traces of dairy).
Succumbing once again to my beet weakness, I found the patties moist and not crumbly like most vegetarian versions. They are a perfect contrast to the crispy thick pickle and fresh onion slices wrapped in Shake Shack's signature potato roll.
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The trial of ex-minister Dr Samuel Undenge failed to kick off at the Harare magistrates court today with the State applying for a postponement because its key witness Mr Noah Gwariro is reportedly sick and incapacitated.
Mr Undenge is facing criminal abuse of office charges for awarding a tender to Fruitful Communications without following procedure.
Mr Undenge, who is represented by Mr Alec Muchadehama, appeared before regional magistrate Mr Hoseah Mujaya.
The State, led by Mr Jonathan Murombedzi, indicated Mr Gwariro, Zimbabwe Power Company’s managing director, is sick hence his “situation is unforeseen”.
Mr Muchadehama argued that the State’s application was evidence that it was not prepared for trial hence infringing on the accused’s constitutional rights.
The defence however successfully applied for cancellation of Dr Undenge’s reporting conditions at Highlands Police Station. The trial has been postponed to May 15 by consent of the State and defence. Herald
CLEVELAND, Oh (AP) — Police in Philadelphia say schools have been locked down as they investigate reported sightings of the suspect in an apparently random killing in Cleveland. But authorities also say there is no indication that Steve Stephens is in Philadelphia.
Authorities say multiple 911 calls came in shortly after 12:30 p.m. Monday claiming that Stephens could be in or near Fairmount Park, a large green expanse northwest of downtown.
Officers are checking the area, and police say eight elementary schools and a high school are on lockdown as a precaution.
Police say Stephens shot a Cleveland retiree collecting aluminum cans Sunday and then posted video of the apparently random killing on Facebook.
Philadelphia is a more-than-six-hour drive from Cleveland.
Ahead of the release of his forthcoming album Boomiverse, Big Boi stopped by Desus & Mero’s VICELAND show and spoke about more than just new music.
The former Outkast member was asked how’d social media change rap, and he had the perfect response:
It’s different because we had to see someone in person. If somebody would say something [negative], we’d slap the shit out of them. [Laughs] And then that just never happens again. But now you got people that’s in their mother’s basement on the computer, eating Cheetos and sh*t, and you just can’t pay attention to it. In this age, it can be good and it can be bad, in the sense of, you can put a song out and it instantly goes everywhere, but you can also get a lawsuit by slapping the shit out of somebody.
Social media definitely has its perks, but it has undoubtedly changed the way we live our day-to-day lives. Watch the full interview below.
We have failed our own. The family of James Chasse was not there when he was on the streets but came with vengeance on his death to blame the police. Now John Elifritz' family wants their take even though he committed suicide by cop.
The police are tasked with the impossible. Mental health should not be a police issue, but we have made it their problem since we will not deal with the reality and do something responsible with our limited resources. Instead we blame the police.
Wesley Ellis, Southeast Portland
Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Dr Maikanti Baru, on Friday appealed to the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) to reconsider a 15-day ultimatum it issued the Federal Government.
A statement issued in Abuja by the NNPC Spokesman, Mr Ndu Ughamadu, said Baru expressed concern over “the possible effects the ultimatum would have on products supply and distribution chain in the country”.
The GMD stated that the NUPENG’s threat could compound the current hiccups in the supply chain over which concerted efforts are being made to bring it under control.
He therefore appealed to the union to exercise patience to enable government address issues over which it had raised concern.
NUPENG had, in a release dated Jan. 31, given a 15-day ultimatum to government over six labour issues between some of its members and their respective companies.
Baru urged NUPENG to “maintain the harmonious industrial relations that have brought stability in the industry”.
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WHAT: The Manchester Monarchs, ECHL affiliate of the Los Angeles Kings, will host their lone pre-season game prior to the 2017-18 regular season.
WHERE: The Rinks at Exeter: 40 Industrial Drive, Exeter, NH 03833
WHEN: Saturday, October 7, 2017
4:00 p.m. Media allowed into The Rinks at Exeter
5:00 p.m. Doors open to public
6:00 p.m. Game begins
WHO: The Monarchs will play the Worcester Railers, ECHL affiliate of the New York Islanders.
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TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — A Florida bakery claims faulty cake pans created a dessert disaster and has taken the pan-maker to court.
Alessi Bakeries of Tampa says a new, undisclosed component in pans the bakery bought caused the pans to warp, ruining $120,000 of their Tres Leches cakes.
The Tampa Bay Times (http://bit.ly/2t1HDyn) reports Alessi paid $5,000 for about 35,000 pans from US Foods Inc. Once the cakes were baked, the pans wouldn’t support the weight of the cakes and became deformed.
Tres Leches is a sponge cake soaked with a mixture of three milks: evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and heavy cream.
Alessi is seeking damages for the ruined cakes, as well as the cost of the pans.
Reached Tuesday, US Foods said it doesn’t comment on pending litigation.
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Sears Holdings, which announced plans to cut 400 jobs, may be in danger of losing tax credits it receives from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. The retailer received income credits worth $15 million over 10 years from the state in 2011 after threatening to leave the state. The latest cuts bring its workforce to fewer than 4,250 workers in the state, which was the required number for it to continue receiving the credits.
The very single Katy clearly remained on good terms with Orlando, though — and even gave him a decent listing alongside her ex John Mayer when asked in an interview to rank her recent boyfriends.
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AMSTERDAM Elliott Advisors, the AkzoNobel (AKZO.AS) shareholder that backs rival PPG's (PPG.N) planned takeover of the Dutch paint maker, said it would take legal action if Akzo did not give an upcoming shareholder meeting the chance to vote to dismiss its chairman.
Along with Akzo's board, Chairman Antony Burgmans opposes the sweetened 24 billion euro (20 billion pound) takeover bid PPG proposed last month. Akzo said earlier on Wednesday it would reject a proposal to put a vote on Burgmans's dismissal on the meeting agenda.
"Shareholders have a legal right under Dutch law to put a proposal to dismiss Mr Burgmans onto the EGM agenda," Elliott said in a statement on Wednesday. If Akzo stuck to its "inexplicable" refusal, "Elliott intends to use its recourse to the Dutch Courts," the fund manager added.
(Reporting By Thomas Escritt; Editing by Susan Fenton)
SARASOTA, Fla. (WFLA) – A man was shot in the stomach during an attempted armed robbery early Thursday morning in Sarasota.
The Sarasota Police Department responded to a parking lot in the 2000 block of Bay Street around 5 a.m.
According to police, the men had been arguing. One man shot the other and fled the scene.
The victim is recovering at a nearby hospital. The suspect remains at large.
No further details are available at this time.
Anyone with information on the incident should call Detective Dan Riley at 941-954-7062.
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- The Godwin Heights boys basketball team held on against Detroit Pershing on Saturday in the RedHawk Showcase to win 70-68.
Lamar Norman Jr. led the way for the Wolverines with 24 points.
Los Angeles-based Reformation’s newest San Francisco store is set to open this month, and will be designed to mimic the ease of online shopping.
“The whole store runs on technology,” said Reformation Founder and CEO Yael Aflalo according to Women’s Wear Daily.
The two-level, 3500-square-foot space will not have mannequins or large signage. Customers can send clothes to a dressing room using an iPad, and once inside, a touchscreen mirror will allow customers to request new colors and styles based on store inventory. New items will be delivered to the dressing room through a “trap door” in under two minutes. Customers can also plug in their smartphones to hear their own music while trying on clothes.
LONDON (AP) — London fire commissioner says authorities 'genuinely don't know' how many victims died in building blaze.
GUJRANWALA: The body of a seven-year-old boy was found from Gujranwala's Kamoke town early Saturday morning, according to the police.
Authorities speculated that the boy was raped and then murdered. The child was strangulated to death, the authorities added.
Two domestic workers, employed at the victim's house, have been taken into custody and currently being investigated.
Since the beginning of 2018, there has been a marked upsurge in the reporting of sexual abuse cases across Pakistan. The brutal rape and murder of Zainab Ansari in Kasur earlier this month, in particular, shocked the entire country, with #JusticeforZainab becoming the rallying cry in a nationwide drive to end violence against children.
Chris Fox, CTV News Toronto
A 31-year-old man who escaped from the custody of a medical facility in the city’s west end on Thursday has been located, police confirm.
Ijahim Peter had been last seen in the vicinity of Queen Street West and Shaw Street at around 10 a.m. on Thursday but was apprehended on Friday after police made a public appeal for information regarding his whereabouts.
At the time, police said that Peter was known to be “violent and dangerous” and expressed concern about his safety and the safety of the public.
It is not immediately clear where Peter was located.
The Utah Jazz are one up on the Los Angeles Clippers . But the NBA Playoffs are just starting.
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France’s justice minister yesterday said mobile phones would be jammed in all prisons, as she resisted demands for her resignation following the dramatic helicopter escape of France’s most notorious gangster.
“It goes without saying that I am entirely responsible for what happens in my administration, but I do not personally make these decisions,” Nicole Belloubet told RTL radio.
The government has been hugely embarrassed by Redoine Faïd’s second escape in five years.
Thousands of police have been hunting for the fugitive, but his whereabouts remain unknown.
Ms Belloubet rejected calls by far-Right politicians to resign, saying: “It’s not really the right time.”
She said mobile phones, often used illicitly by convicts, would be jammed in French prisons from October.
Faïd’s accomplices seized a helicopter at gunpoint and forced the pilot to land in a prison yard before cutting through doors.
Armed with assault rifles, they forced their way into the prison using smoke bombs.
The netting will stretch to the far end of the dugouts. (Source Akron RubberDucks)
The Akron RubberDucks will install new safety netting at Canal Park for the 2018 season. The netting will stretch to the far end of the dugouts.
The team said the netting will extend to between sections 19 and 20 on the third-base side and will extend between sections 6 and 7 on the first-base side.
The 2018 Home Opener will be at 6:35 p.m. on April 13 against the Trenton Thunder.
The RubberDucks said this will have minimal impact on the viewing experience.
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A man waiting at a busy Fort Collins street corner is asking for money.
He knows that if he stands there long enough, someone will give it to him.
Fort Collins, though, doesn’t seem to know how to handle this situation.
Not just the city — which ran afoul of the American Civil Liberties Union with a 2015 crackdown on panhandling and ensuing efforts to blunt “disruptive behaviors” linked to the city’s homeless and transient population — but its residents and visitors, too.
Read more at The Fort Collins Coloradoan.
NEW MADRID, Mo. (AP) -- A Missouri man has been convicted of killing his mother and then setting fire to a vehicle with her body and two pet dogs inside.
The Southeast Missourian reports that jurors found 29-year-old Neil Howland Jr. guilty Friday of first-degree murder and five other counts in Cynthia Canoy's 2013 death at her Scott City home.
His attorney argued Howland confessed to protect his girlfriend after officers hinted she might be charged. The couple had a baby, and the defense said the girlfriend argued with Canoy after she threatened to take custody of the child. The defense said Howland heard a thud, found Canoy's body at the bottom of a flight of stairs and then helped cover up the death.
The girlfriend testified that Howland strangled Canoy with a dog leash.
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PAW PAW, Mich. — Authorities say guns and materials to make pipe bombs were found at the home of a 15-year-old boy who was arrested following a threat at his school in southwestern Michigan.
The Van Buren County sheriff's office says the Paw Paw High School student was arrested Sunday and is being held at a juvenile detention facility.
Sheriff Daniel Abbott tells WOOD-TV authorities found Molotov cocktails and materials to make pipe bombs at his home. MLive.com reports guns also were found at the home and investigators determined that the threat was believed to be credible.
More: Utica High senior charged with making terrorist threat
More: Canton teen charged with terrorism after school threat
Abbott says he believes something "was going to happen" on Monday morning.
Paw Paw Public Schools called off Monday classes as a precaution due to the threat. A search of the high school determined it was safe.
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Lubbock Police officers are hoping someone recognizes a man who was caught on camera picking up a wallet that fell out of a customer's pocket at a convenience store. On May 27, 2017, a customer dropped his wallet after he paid for items at the 7-11 on 50th and Quaker Ave. Surveillance video shows the man standing behind the victim in line pick up the wallet after paying for his own items.
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More than 100 tourists were left stranded Sunday morning at a Pattaya pier when the maiden voyage of a ferry service to Hua Hin was called off due to big waves.
The tourists had already registered for what was to be a free opportunity to take the 100-minute trip on the Royal 1 ferry, but it was canceled at the last minute on its first day of the operation.
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Local marine official Ekkaraj Kantaro cited the sudden appearance of 4-meter high waves.
The disappointed tourists were treated to a less impressive destination instead: Ko Lan.
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Could Illinois' quarterback change make a difference Saturday against Iowa? Beat writer Scott Richey weighs in on the Illini's first Big Ten road game of the season.
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× IMPD arrests 63-year-old husband after wife shot to death
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – IMPD homicide detectives have arrested a local husband after he allegedly killed his wife following a domestic dispute.
Just before 7:45 a.m. on Saturday, police officers were dispatched to the 2000 block of Boulder Dr. at the Landmark Apartments and Townhomes.
A woman, later identified as 61-year-old Monica Perkins, was transported to St. Vincent in critical condition after getting shot multiple times.
Perkins later died at the hospital. IMPD believes the shooting stemmed from a domestic dispute.
IMPD detained her husband, 63-year-old Alvin Perkins, and later formally charged him with murder on Wednesday.
ABERDEEN, Miss. (CBS/AP) — A Mississippi girl has died after her brother allegedly shot her in the head because she wouldn’t hand over the controller of a video game.
WCBI-TV reported Sunday that Monroe County Sheriff Cecil Cantrell says the girl is dead.
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Cantrell told local news outlets that the 9-year-old boy shot his 13-year-old sister in the back of the head. She was rushed to Le Bonheur’s Children’s Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, but didn’t survive.
Authorities say they don’t yet know how the boy got the gun. The circumstances are still being investigated.
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WCBI says the district attorney’s office is determining if charges will be filed.
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Severe weather is moving over South Australia, with 30mm of rain forecast in Adelaide.
Severe winds and heavy rain are set to batter South Australia, with a flood warning issued for parts of the Adelaide Hills.
The Bureau of Meteorology is predicting up to 30mm of rain in Adelaide on Tuesday and says the city is set for a prolonged wet spell until Saturday.
"The falls we are seeing at the moment have produced a flood warning for the Onkaparinga river and a flood watch for the Mount Lofty Ranges," Bureau of Meteorology state director John Nairn said.
"In the elevated areas, we expect totals in the 80mm to 120mm range bringing us up to very close to the average for this time of year."
The bureau says Adelaide, the Mount Lofty Ranges, the Lower Eyre Peninsula and Kangaroo Island are expected to experience wind gust up to 90km/h as a cold front moves over the state.
A road alert is currently in place and police have warned motorists to slow down.
Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del., says the president failed to step up to the plate in his response to the violence over the weekend at a white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Va.
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The Governor of the Kavango East Samuel Mbambo has called on UNAM students at the Rundu campus to rededicate themselves to hard work .
The Rundu UNAM Campus has enrolled 700 students this year, compared to about 500 in 2016.
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OAKLAND, Calif. — Tampa Bay reliever Wilmer Font yielded Jed Lowrie’s one-out single in the seventh for Oakland’s first hit of the game.
Nathan Eovaldi started Wednesday night for the Rays and pitched six innings in his first start since his second Tommy John surgery. He struck out four and walked one while throwing 70 pitches.
Font then came in and retired Matt Chapman on a liner to shortstop. But then Lowrie got his hit.
Rays centre fielder Johnny Field made a diving catch on a sinking liner from Mark Canha in the third. Right fielder Carlos Gomez made a similar play to take a potential hit away from Chad Pinder in the sixth.
Eovaldi last pitched in the majors on Aug. 10, 2016, for the Yankees. Nine days later, he underwent a second elbow surgery. Eovaldi also had Tommy John surgery in 2007 when he was a junior in high school.
Darren Nicholls will be seen but unlikely heard when he makes his long-awaited NRL debut at the ripe old age of 29 for St George Illawarra.
The man wearing the Dragons No.7 on Thursday night in Melbourne speaks with a raspy Darren Lockyer-like voice and will rely on Gareth Widdop to bark most of the orders.
Croaky: Darren Nicholls will have to rely on Gareth Widdop to bark the orders against Melbourne. Photo: Sylvia Liber
A throat injury suffered while making a tackle in reserve grade earlier this year left Nicholls with a strained voice, something that can pose a problem for a player in such an important position.
Day surgery improved his voice a little, but like his NRL debut, Nicholls is prepared to play the waiting game while the nerves in his throat recover.
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This small, modern store on the outer eastside is a bargain hunter's paradise. You will not pay more than $12 for a gram of top-shelf flower, and if you're really broke you can snag a preroll for around 7 bucks. If you find something you like, a half-ounce of strains like Raspberry Kush or Webster will only set you back $100. For those enjoying bold fragrance, try Dog Shit Cherry Pie, a descendant of Durban Poison, Grandaddy Purple and Afghani. It's always helpful when the budtender has tried literally everything on the menu, which it seems the charming young lady working the counter at the Flowershop Powellhurst has. At these prices, you can, too.
Desktop Linux is about to get a lot more competitive, one of its recent biggest disruptors is going full time. Ikey, founder of the Solus project, joins us to discuss where this is going.
Plus A dive into Fedora 26 beta, the security of Cockpit, Ubuntu Gnome survey results & opening some Windows gaming tech to all of us.
The New England Patriots are vulnerable to a strong interior pass rusher, and Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Fletcher Cox is among the best penetrators in the NFL. Eric Gay AP
A 24-year-old pregnant woman was shot during an apparent home invasion in the Preserve at Boynton Beach.
BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. - A pregnant woman was shot during an apparent home invasion Sunday night in Boynton Beach, police said.
Police were called to a shooting in the Preserve at Boynton Beach neighborhood shortly before 9:30 p.m.
Boynton Beach police spokeswoman Stephanie Slater said the woman was shot after returning home and finding two men inside her townhome.
Slater said the 24-year-old woman, who was five months pregnant, was taken to a hospital in critical but stable condition.
Police are still searching for the armed intruders.
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MANHATTAN – Alleging wrongful conduct in connection with the New York City East River Waterfront Development Fund, dozens of people brought a summons with notice for $177 million against the New York City Regional Center LLC and two individuals.
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Horticulturist Anne Wildeboor said volunteers for the Overland Park Arboretum spend a couple hours every morning dealing with Japanese beetles. She provides some tips on how to spot and control them in your gardens.
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – The man who was arrested Friday in connection to a homicide case was released from jail.
Greg Flannagan, Public Information Officer for the Montgomery County Prosecutor, told 2 NEWS Markale Thomas was released and no charges were filed in the homicide case on Grafton Avenue.
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Bersin caught his lone target for 17 yards in Sunday's 31-24 win over the Vikings.
Bersin's only reception came in acrobatic fashion, but his fantasy value could be falling below that of teammate Damiere Byrd, who paced the Panthers with five receptions for 37 yards on Sunday.
President Uhuru Kenyatta has once again fired a warning to leaders looting public funds to do so at their own peril.
In a televised address to the fifth annual devolution conference in Kakamega delivered from State House Nairobi, the president asked county governors to join him in delivering his big four agenda and deal ruthlessly with graft saying Kenyans want results not waste.
Equally warned were civil servants as the president announced the roll out of his universal healthcare plan and a 50bksh injection by the national govt to the counties for infrastructure improvement.
A couple in Arizona now have twin boys born in different years.Sawyer Shay arrived at 11:51 p.m. on New Year's Eve. His brother Everett showed up at 12:01 a.m.Mom and dad say they got to the hospital Saturday, and as the clocked kept ticking they knew they had a special duo making a grand entrance into the world."As it was happening we were like 'Oh'. We had a little foreshadowing this could happen," said Brandon Shay, the twins' father.The boys have two sisters ages 13 and four that are waiting for them at home.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said Monday that his country does not envisage the possibility of transferring its embassy to Jerusalem in the foreseeable future. Orbán said, "Hungary has no reason to change the policy it has taken so far in the Middle East, and the possibility of transferring the embassy or recognition of the Israeli capital has not been discussed at this time."
At the end of last week, Hungary and the Czech Republic prevented the EU foreign ministers from publishing a statement condemning American recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital, ahead of the United States moving its embassy there.
Indianapolis Colts coach Chuck Pagano says Andrew Luck is "making progress" as he continues to undergo rehab in Europe.
Pagano made the announcement Monday. He says the Colts have been in touch with Luck through email and text messages.
Luck has not played since having surgery in January on his throwing shoulder after playing the entire 2016 season with a partially torn labrum.
It looked like Luck might return after returning to practice in October. But when the pain lingered, Luck sought additional opinions and eventually Indianapolis put him on season-ending injured reserve in November.
At the time, general manager Chris Ballard said he did not believe Luck will need additional surgery.
Luck has not answered questions since going on injured reserve.
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Korean actor Ji Chang Wook enjoyed watching a play while having a day off from his mandatory military duty.On March 16, Ji Chang Wook was spotted at a theater located in Seoul with his friend to watch the play 'Amadeus'.Ji Chang Wook reportedly came to the theater to show his support for his friend actor Kim Jae Uck who took part in the play as the lead role, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.Ji Chang Wook enlisted in the military back in August 2017, and he is currently serving at 3rd Infantry Division of the ROK Army, which is also known as 'White Skull' division.He will be discharged from the army in May 2019.(Credit= Online Community, 'jichangwook' Instagram)(SBS Star)
Mike Lee, Chair of Durham's Board of Education, spoke at an Oct. 3, 2017 event against a proposal to include Durham schools in the new Innovative School District. Southside Ashpole Elementary in Robeson County was eventually chosen instead. for the program where the state is taking over low-performing schools to be run by an outside company. Casey Toth ctoth@heraldsun.com
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WASHINGTON — A new poll shows that most Americans think President Donald Trump has little to no respect for the country's democratic traditions.
The survey conducted by the Associated Press and the NORC Center for Public Affairs Research also found that more than 6 in 10 Americans disapprove of the job Trump is doing. Two-thirds of Americans, or 65 per cent , think Trump doesn't have much respect for the country's democratic institutions and traditions, or has none at all.
One-third, or 34 per cent , thinks he has a great deal or even a fair amount of respect for them. Overall, 64 per cent disapprove and 35 per cent approve of how Trump is handling the presidency.
Burnaby RCMP says it arrested 14 people on Monday, for breaching a permanent court-ordered injunction that prevents including protestors that tied themselves to a fence.
Fifteen years ago, the headlines all screamed one name: Elizabeth Smart. Taken from her Salt Lake City home at age 14 by a religious fanatic, Smart was raped, starved and beaten for 9 months before finally being rescued.
Since that time, Smart’s story has been in the spotlight multiple times: CBS aired the movie “The Elizabeth Smart Story” in 2003 and, in 2013, Smart wrote a memoir, “My Story.”
The letter also asks for general background info, such as the number of data policy violations from the past 10 years, privacy assessments since the FTC decree from 2011, as well as the number of apps Facebook audited. The collection took place through an app, "thisisyourdigitallife," that gathered information about both its immediate users and their Facebook friends.
Wyden has given Zuckerberg until April 13th to provide answers.
This isn't the same as a formal investigation, and won't necessarily lead to action. Members of Congress have a habit of sending letters whenever they're concerned about a subject, and only occasionally follow up -- it's frequently about the public show of concern more than tangible action. This shows that the issue is alarming enough to at least draw attention from Congress, however, and Wyden is on the Senate Intelligence Committee. It won't be surprising if this leads to a more substantial investigation, especially in light of concerns about election manipulation.
Washington had seven carries for 43 yards and caught both of his targets for 14 yards in Sunday's 24-6 loss at Denver.
Washington didn't touch the ball for three straight games between Weeks 12-14, but has resurfaced as of late, including his 99-yard, two-touchdown performance last week. Meanwhile, Latavius Murray was quiet for the second straight week, rushing for just 11 yards on five carries Sunday. The rookie runner should see meaningful work next week in the first round of the playoffs, and the Raiders might need to lean on their running game even more, as rookie Connor Cook might have to start (second-stringer Matt McGloin left Sunday with a shoulder injury).
Russian cosmonauts Anton Shkaplerov and Aleksandr Misurkin made a six-and-a-half hour spacewalk on February 2 to upgrade an antenna at the International Space Station (ISS).
Their task was to replace an old electronics box for the main antenna on the Russian side of the space station.
The high-gain antenna supports communication between Russian flight controllers and the Russian modules of the orbital outpost, a NASA statement said.
It's the second spacewalk in as many weeks. On January 23, two U.S. astronauts went out to give a new hand to the station's big robotic arm.
NASA had planned another spacewalk this week, but postponed it until mid-February because of a software problem that is being corrected.
More than 200 spacewalks have been conducted at the station over its decade and a half of continuous operation.
The station, which orbits at an altitude of about 400 kilometers, is tasked with performing scientific research that would be impossible on Earth.
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Stormont Dundas and Glengarry OPP have put out a new call for information about a two-year-old hit and run near Maxville.
Christopher Coleman was found in life-threatening condition on the side of County Road 22 (Dyer Road), east of Highway 138, at around 4:00 a.m. December 24, 2015.
Police say he is still recovering to this day.
Coleman was hit by an unknown vehicle, which did not remain at the scene.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the SD&G OPP at 613-534-2223 or after hours at 1-888-310-1122. If you have information on this crime and wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
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Did you know that the first “thanksgiving” meal in the United States wascelebrated by the Pilgrims in Plymouth, but by Spanish settlers, in what became Florida? And that first “Thanksgiving” was Eucharistic!Historian Dr. Michael Gannon narrates the events that took place on September 8, 1565.“When the first Spanish settlers landed in what is now St. Augustine on September 8, 1565, to build a settlement, their first act was to hold a religious service to thank God for the safe arrival of the Spanish fleet… After the Mass, Father Francisco Lopez, the Chaplin of the Spanish ships and the first pastor of St. Augustine, stipulated that the natives from the Timucua tribe be fed along with the Spanish settlers, including Don Pedro Menendez de Aviles, the leader of the expedition. It was the very first Thanksgiving and the first Thanksgiving meal in the United States.”Continue reading at
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The outdoor mini food market outside Union Station is back as part of Union Summer, after a brief hiatus last year. Bursting with Toronto's top vendors like Harry's, Mean Bao, WVRST, Fugo and The Carbon Bar, the market is now open until August 19 from 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. every day.
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Grains lower and livestock mixed
CHICAGO (AP) — Grain futures were lower Wednesday in early trading on the Chicago Board of Trade.
Wheat for July delivery declined 19.60 cents at $5.2260 a bushel; Jul corn was off 9.20 cents at $3.9520 a bushel; July oats lost 11.40 cents at $2.41 a bushel while July soybeans fell 17.20 cents at $10.1840 a bushel.
Beef was mixed and pork was higher on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.
June live cattle off .63 cent at $1.0365 a pound; Aug feeder cattle rose .10 cent at $1.4535 a pound; June lean hogs was up .93 cent at .7645 a pound.
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Local designers Emily Papuga of Suite 33 , Marion Blount of Open Door Shop , and Ashley Reid Martin of Sullivan's-based Goldbug come together to display their wares and chat with guests at this free-to-attend spring Makers + Shakers event, next Wed. April 26 from 5-7 p.m.Swing by the beautiful, spacious Cannon Green Mezzanine and check out goods from gold-plated earrings to serveware to throw pillows. There will be happy hour bites and drinks, including $8 speciality cocktails, $2 gourmet tacos, and $6 chilaquiles.
The firm presently has a $26.00 target price on the industrial products company's stock. Zacks Investment Research 's price objective suggests a potential upside of 13.29% from the company's previous close.
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - Klepierre:
* REG-KLÉPIERRE ANNOUNCES THE DISPOSAL OF TWO RETAIL MALLS FOR €212M
* DISPOSAL OF TWO RETAIL MALLS FOR A TOTAL CONSIDERATION OF EUR 212.2 MILLION (INCLUDING TRANSFER DUTIES) TO CARMILA.
* CLOSING OF TRANSACTION IS EXPECTED TO OCCUR IN Q1 THIS YEAR. Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
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MANAGUA, Nicaragua — Nicaraguan authorities have released some student protesters arrested during anti-government demonstrations over the past week as President Daniel Ortega seeks to lower tensions.
With freshly shaved heads and some bearing bruises they said were inflicted by police during their captivity, students were dropped along a highway on the outskirts of the capital.
The police said in a statement Tuesday that students were handed over to their families and religious committees.
Ortega on Sunday repealed a social security overhaul that would have increased contributions and reduced pensions. The changes triggered protests that soon spread beyond the social security system. Right groups say at least 30 people died.
Pablo Cuevas of the Permanent Commission on Human Rights accused police of violating students’ due process and being guilty of beatings and theft.
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* Says it will acquire 600 shares (100 percent stake) of Lunascape Corporation, for 379 million yen, from an individual
* Says the company will hold 100 percent voting power after transaction
* Says transaction effective April 26
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JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The South African city of Cape Town has made a little progress in staving off the dreaded "Day Zero," the date when it might have to turn off most taps because of water shortages.
The country's main opposition leader said Tuesday that "Day Zero" had been pushed back by four days to April 16 because of efforts to save water by residents.
Mmusi Maimane, whose Democratic Alliance party runs Cape Town and the surrounding province, says residents must use fewer than 50 liters (13.2 gallons) per person daily to avoid the tap closure altogether.
Maimane says aquifer drilling is accelerating and that authorities will reduce water pressure in the municipal system in coming weeks.
Experts say causes of Cape Town's water shortages include climate change and huge population growth.
Dog the Bounty Hunter's wedding vows are more important than ever Dog the Bounty Hunter is unwavering in his support for wife Beth Chapman, who was diagnosed with stage 2 throat cancer in September.
The lifelong West Akron resident began working in the court as a part-time magistrate handling child support cases when she was 29 years old. When a full-time magistrate job opened up just a few months later, she was tapped for the position, and it set the wheels in motion for the remainder of her career.
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“Water is the answer, not goats stripping our steep hillsides and creating erosion and more stormwater runoff to the ocean while also removing sensitive wildlife habitat,” he said. “Let’s not get burned by public apathy, city complacency and inaction.”
A suspected burglar was found dead after massive bleeding from a deep cut to his ankle not far from the house that he had apparently broken into late on Sunday.
The body of Tongsian Bamrung, 56, was found in front of the fence of a house in Moo 2 village in Tambon Na Klang, in Nong Bua Lam Phu’s Na Klang district, at 11pm.
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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is very keen on signing Napoli's Jorginho this summer, having pushed for the deal to take place for several weeks now.
After an initial offer of around €30m, which was rejected straight away by Napoli, talks have continued between both parties. The first request from Napoli for the player was €60m, which is considered too much by the English side.
According to what has been gathered by calciomercato.com , Man City have decided to make yet another move for the Brazilian-Inter, preparing an offer of over €45m plus bonuses. Napoli president De Laurentiis doesn't want to make discounts, however, he could sell for around €50m or so.
Meanwhile, between the player and the club, a five-year deal is already drafted, worth €4m per year.
HYDERABAD: Hyderabad Police on Saturday busted a cricket betting racket and arrested two people in connection with the same.
The two alleged racketeers have been identified as Rajesh Singh and Lal Chand Agarwal. Rs.2 lakh, one television, one laptop and seven cell phones have also been recovered from their possession.
An investigation into the matter has been initiated.
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A Butte County man wanted for several felonies, including domestic violence and false imprisonment, was arrested on Friday in San Luis Obispo County. Shortly after 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 12, the Butte County Sheriff's Office dispatch received a call from the California Highway Patrol, requesting an officer for emergency response.
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Three held in Muncie heroin, meth dealing probes Two men are accused of selling heroin to agents for Muncie police from the same southside home. Check out this story on thestarpress.com: http://tspne.ws/2puBQj1 MUNCIE, Ind.
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The Spaniard has been in an out of Antonio Conte’s starting XI this season but has still played his part in Chelsea’s 13 consecutive Premier League wins.
While Fabregas has chipped in with three goals in all competitions this term so far, he’s been far more dangerous when it comes to assisting his team-mates.
Fabregas reached the 100 Premier League assists landmark when he setup goals for Gary Cahill and Willian in Chelsea’s 4-2 win over Stoke on Saturday.
But Redknapp believes Diego Costa benefits most from Fabregas’ vision on the pitch.
The Bears landed their first recruit in the Class of 2018 on Tuesday when in-state prospect Matthew Mayer verbally committed to the program. The 6-7 wing, who is ranked among the top-100 seniors in America, chose Baylor over Texas, Texas A&M, Oklahoma State and Tennessee among others.
The rising senior at Austin’s Westlake HS is recognized by Scout as the second ranked small forward in the state of Texas after five-star recruit Gerald Liddell.
Mayer’s mother spoke with the Waco Tribune-Herald and gave some insights into her son’s decision:
“Coach Drew and Coach Tang have been recruiting him really well and hard since his sophomore year,” said Ellen Mayer. “He really likes them and loves the players he’s met at Baylor. He loves the school and the Christian atmosphere.”
Peep the video above to catch Mayer in action at the Nike EYBL this spring.
Re-starting at the 28’, D.C. United and Real Salt Lake pick up from where they left off after Saturday’s postponement due to inclement weather flooding the pitch of RFK.
NEW CASTLE, Ind. (WISH) — One man has been arrested following a string of arson fires earlier this month.
Joshua Dunham, 24, faces four counts of arson in the case.
The fires happened in the early morning hours of June 6.
Five homes in total were burned. Three juveniles had previously been questioned and released in the investigation.
The fires happened on the southeast side of the city near 18th Street and G Avenue.
Several abandoned homes were set on fire, with the fire then spreading to nearby homes.
No one was hurt but some people were displaced.
The Indiana State Fire Marshal had offered a reward in the case.
The investigation is still ongoing.
SOUTH ELGIN, Ill. (AP) - A suburban Chicago police officer fatally shot a man who fired at officers, wounding three, during an overnight standoff.
The officers' injuries were not life threatening.
The Chicago Tribune reports the standoff began late Tuesday when police were called to a home in South Elgin, about 40 miles (65 kilometers) northwest of Chicago, for a report of shots fired.
Police Sgt. Mike Doty says at least two shotgun blasts were fired at officers as they approached. Police surrounded the building and evacuated neighboring homes.
Officers began negotiating with the man, who barricaded himself in a stairwell. Police believed he was armed with a scoped rifle as well as the shotgun.
Police say an officer shot and killed the unidentified man after he fired at police again around 2:30 a.m. Wednesday.
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THE Water Resources Management Authority (WARMA) has clarified that the K250 required from members of the public who own or intend to drill boreholes will be a one-off payment and not a monthly charge.
WARMA acting director general Lemmy Namayanga said owners of both new and old boreholes will be required to pay K250 registration fee within the next six months.
Government recently issued three out of the eight Statutory Instruments (SIs) on revision of raw water tariffs and regulation in drilling of boreholes and ground water.
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So, we got an email. You may have got the same one: it’s the one that spouts:
“Warren Buffett is asking everyone to forward this email to a minimum of 20 people, and to ask each of those to do likewise.In three days, most people in the United States will have the message. This is an idea that should be passed around.”
The thing is Warren Buffet is not asking anyone to do that.
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Though, many will agree that the wishful thinking that is in the lengthy email is really a good way to “DRAIN THAT SWAMP.”
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0:22 Tammy Reid, Eric Stonestreet and the Chiefs celebrate the AFC West championship
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Aug 15(Reuters) - Beijing Urban-Rural Commercial Group Co Ltd
* Says it appoints Xiang Dongming as CFO of the company
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April 3 Insys Therapeutics Inc on Monday reported a 41.6 percent decline in quarterly revenue, hurt by a fall in demand for its pain drug, Subsys.
Insys said last week it would restate some financial statements after identifying errors related to accounting for some product sales allowances.
The company reported a net loss of $3.7 million or 5 cents per share in the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, compared with a profit of $18.1 million or 24 cents per share, a year earlier.
Revenue fell to $54.9 million from $93.9 million. (Reporting by Divya Grover in Bengaluru; Editing by Sai Sachin Ravikumar)
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Corey Perry scored the decisive shootout goal, Ryan Kesler had a hat trick and goalie John Gibson made 51 saves to set career and franchise records in the Anaheim Ducks’ 4-3 shootout victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Sunday night.
Kesler had his fourth career hat trick and the first since April 7, 2011, with Vancouver. Gibson faced a career-high 54 shots. Jonathan Bernier, who played briefly in the second period, made one save
Philadelphia had a season-high 55 shots and limited Anaheim to 25 shots on goal. Travis Konecny, Sean Couturier and Brayden Schenn scored for the Flyers, and Steve Mason made 23 saves.
The discovery of a protein signature that is highly predictive of leukemia could lead to novel treatments of the leading childhood cancer , according to new study showing that competition among certain proteins causes an imbalance that leads to leukemia. The new study in the journal Nature Immunology reveals that the activation of a protein known as STAT5 causes competition among other proteins that leads to acute lymphoblastic leukemia .
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SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of — North Korea says it released an American university student over what it calls humanitarian reasons in its first official comment since he was returned to his home state of Ohio in a coma.
The state-run Korean Central News Agency on Thursday said Otto Warmbier had been sentenced to hard labour but didn't comment on his medical condition.
The 22-year-old Warmbier, a University of Virginia undergraduate, was convicted and sentenced in a one-hour trial in North Korea's Supreme Court in March 2016. He got 15 years in prison with hard labour for subversion after he tearfully confessed that he had tried to steal a propaganda banner.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Democrat who was forced to resign as Ohio’s attorney general amid a scandal in 2008 says he was an arrogant “jerk” in that job but has come a long way.
Marc Dann tells The Columbus Dispatch it’s unlikely he’ll run for office again, though he won’t rule it out.
Dann resigned amid a sexual harassment scandal involving people in his office and later pleaded guilty to ethics violations involving campaign and transition funds.
The 55-year-old former state lawmaker from the Youngstown area acknowledges mistakes and says he can’t blame anyone but himself. He eventually regained his suspended law license and now represents people with foreclosure and bankruptcy problems.
Discussing his work now and his family, Dann says he doesn’t want to screw up the good things in his life.
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BOSTON (FOX NEWS) – If you’re trying to get pregnant, you may want to cut back on soda.
Boston University researchers surveyed nearly 4,000 women and more than 1,000 of their male partners looking at everyone’s medical history, lifestyle factors and diet.
The data revealing that drinking soda was linked to a 20 percent reduction in the average monthly probability of conception for both men and women.
Drinking energy drinks was tied to even greater reductions.
Study authors say that result needs further investigation as only a small number of participants were drinking them.
Researchers did not find a strong association between infertility and drinking fruit juices or diet sodas.
The authors suggest if a couple is trying to get pregnant, they may want to try cutting back on soda until further research can determine why this link exists.
(Ex Parte) Harassment Restraining Order By Publication
State of Minnesota
County of
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Judicial District:
Court File Number: 27-CV-17-604
Case Type: Harassment
Jason Edward Burns
Petitioner(s)
vs.
Danei Willsun
Respondent(s)
To Respondent named above:
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a Harassment Order For Relief has been issued in the above matter.
You may request a hearing on this matter if you file a Request for Hearing with the Court within 20 days of the issuance of a Temporary (Ex Parte) Harassment Restraining Order.
Dated: September 28, 2017
By: /s/ Thomas Selisker
Court Administrator / Deputy
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October 6, 2017
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - AVIC Real Estate Holding Co Ltd :
* Says it plans to sell 100 percent stake in its Shanghai-based property unit
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Don your lederhosen and dirndls — it’s time for Camp Richardson Historic Resort and Marina’s 23rd annual Oktoberfest. From seasonal brews and food to live music and family-friendly fun, it’s a Bavarian party that’s fit for all ages and kicks off fall like few other parties in the Tahoe Basin.
Here’s what to expect from the two-day festival:
THE BEER
Let’s be real — this is what you came for (apart from the food, obviously). This year, seven seasonal brews will be on tap: Leingukegal’s Oktoberfest, Spaten Lager, Blue Moon Harvest, Sam Adams Oktoberfest, Deschutes Hopzeit, New Belgium Wheat and St. Archer Hoppy Pilsner. Crispin Hard Cider will also be available.
Spend the big bucks on a stein and settle in for a long day of festive drinking.
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The Gullahs belong to an African American culture that coalesced off the coast of the Carolinas during slave times. Their chief connection to American music has been to provide the setting and characters of George Gershwin’s opera Porgy & Bess . However, the Charleston, S.C. group Ranky Tanky (Gullah dialect for “get funky”) hopes to put its mark on music. Their self-titled album features limber rhythms, shining trumpeting and the emotive vocals of Quiana Parler. Ranky Tanky is a selection of traditional Gullah songs infused with folk poetry and gospel spirituality, carried on lucid musicianship and the genuine soulfulness of Parler’s voice.
For its Spring 2017 campaign, Calvin Klein Underwear has teamed up with Sofia Coppola on a touching series of short films.
Shot in grainy black and white, the clips star an eclectic mix of emerging young acting talent, familiar faces, and icons of the silver screen. The full cast includes Coppola’s longtime muse, Kirsten Dunst, Rashida Jones, Nathalie Love, Laura Harrier, Maya Thurman-Hawke (the daughter of Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman), and Chase Sui (the niece of designer Anna Sui and part of CR’s Class of 2017). Stealing the campaign almost in its entirety, however, is Lauren Hutton, who at 73-years-old may just be the oldest CK campaign star to date. Watch her in the clip above as she strips down to nearly nothing and recounts the only pick up line a potential admirer tried on her that actually worked.
FILE - This July 16, 2013, file photo, shows a Wall Street street sign outside the New York Stock Exchange. Stock markets are mostly higher on Monday, Dec. 11, 2017, as upbeat U.S. jobs data from a week earlier and signs of progress in the Brexit talks continued to support investor sentiment. Mark Lennihan, File AP Photo
The leader of the Oklahoma House Democrats says he's prepared to deliver the votes of all 28 of his members for a broad budget agreement that includes tax increases on cigarettes, fuel, oil and gas production and income of the state's top earners.
Flanked by a dozen members of his caucus on Thursday, House Minority Leader Scott Inman says the plan would generate about $560 million annually and include enough revenue for a $2,000-a-year pay raise for Oklahoma teachers.
A spokesman for House Speaker Charles McCall says no agreement has been reached and that negotiations were ongoing Thursday with the governor and Republican Senate leaders.
Any tax increase would require at least 76 votes in the House, and Republicans currently have 72 members.
NEW DELHI (AP) - India's government has asked WhatsApp to take immediate action to prevent the social media site from being misused to spread rumors and irresponsible statements like those blamed for recent deadly mob attacks.
At least 20 people have been killed in mostly rural villages in many Indian states by attacking mobs that were inflamed by social media. Victims were innocent people accused in the viral messages of belonging to gangs trying to abduct children.
India's ministry of electronics and information technology said in a statement late Tuesday the lynchings were tied to "irresponsible and explosive messages" circulated on WhatsApp. It wasn't specific on preventative measures it expected.
The social messaging platform owned by Facebook said in a blog it would institute awards for research on "spread of misinformation" on its platform.
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Cleveland police are asking for help in finding a missing girl.
According to police, Kamiah Levert, 8, was last seen Tuesday afternoon at the swimming pool at Mark Tromba Park at the intersection of Mandalay Ave. and Royal Rd.
Police believe she may have walked off with two other girls.
Anyone with information is asked to call police investigators at (216) 623-5418.
The Joint Ministerial Council (JMC) meeting in London has wrapped up and once again pressure from the UK for the OT’s to create a public registry mounted.
We managed to dodge another bullet, as Financial Services Minister Hon. Wayne Panton discusses.
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A weatherman says he got more than he bargained for during a recent trip to a Costco in Halifax after finding a live scorpion in a bag of bananas.
Nathan Coleman, a reporter for The Weather Network, says he was unloading groceries when his 11-year-old daughter spotted something squirming in a plastic bag.
Coleman says he dismissed the rustling until his mother put the bananas away and noticed the scorpion.
He says he double-bagged the arachnid and drove to the Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History, where it has been jarred for observation.
Coleman says a warehouse manager has apologized to him and says Costco is looking into the incident, but he thinks the product should be pulled from the shelves in the interest of safety.
He says he’s hoping to find out whether the scorpion is venomous and how it was able to journey thousands of kilometres.
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Messy weather over the Memorial Day weekend has state troopers concerned. Wet roads and heavy travel can be deadly.
WASHINGTON—The Food and Drug Administration plans new medical-device approval processes to speed products’ entry to the U.S. market, mirroring the desires of industry and President Donald Trump to clear barriers to new business.
FDA commissioner Scott Gottlieb, who has long espoused speedier steps to promote innovation, in an interview called for “progressive,” or stepped, approvals of certain devices that would allow them to go to market with initial approvals, with further evidence to assess performance coming later. That...
Staff at Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo in Indiana welcomed the first public appearance of a rare Wrinkled Hornbill chick on Friday, December 15.
The chick, named Nuri, was hatched around August 24, according to the zoo, but didn’t emerge from its mother’s next box until 123 days after her nesting process began in mid-July.
The zoo shared a clip to Facebook of Nuri taking its first steps out of the nesting box on December 15. The clip had earned over 9,000 views at the time of writing. Credit: Facebook/Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo via Storyful
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Concerns are growing for a missing 61-year-old man not seen since Thursday.
Kelvin Edmunds, from Cyncoed in Cardiff, was last seen around 6am on Thursday, October 5 in the Whitchurch area of the capital.
South Wales Police believe he may have made his way to Aberdare in Rhondda Cynon Taff – where he is said to have links.
He is described as approximately 5ft 9 in, of medium build and with white hair. He was wearing jeans and a puffy black winter coat when last seen.
South Wales Police said officers are growing increasingly concerned for Mr Edmunds’ welfare.
Anyone who believes they may have seen Kelvin Edmunds, or who has any information which could assist with the investigation, is asked to contact 101 urgently, quoting reference 1700387025.
Charlotte-born evangelist Billy Graham preaches during his last hometown crusade in 1996. He dies Feb. 21 at age 99. But his voice lives on -- at least through the Eastern season -- on “The Billy Graham Channel” at Sirius XM radio channel 145. BOB LEVERONE The Charlotte Observer
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NEW ORLEANS – Police shut down several streets around the Federal Courthouse this morning after a suspicious package was reported outside the building.
An NOPD spokesperson confirmed that a suspicious package was reported to authorities, but said it was too early to comment on the status of the package.
NOPD officers and other first responders have blocked off several streets around the courthouse, impacting traffic on Poydras, Magazine, and Camp Streets.
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Corey Clement, RB, Glassboro (5-10, 215)
Clement was a four-star recruit out of Glassboro in 2013, who ultimately picked to play for the Wisconsin Badgers over 14 other offers. He was ranked N.J.'s fifth-best player that year, as well as the country's 12th-best running back and the 151st-best overall player in the nation. He went undrafted but landed with the Eagles and has excelled as a rookie, generating 444 yards from scrimmage and six total touchdowns, after rushing for 3,902 yards and 36 TDs to go along with 279 receiving yards and two TDs in 42 games played with the Badgers.
Parole hasn't existed in Arizona since 1993. Even if a judge's sentence includes parole, it still won't happen. Yet since then, hundreds of defendants have been sentenced to life with chance of parole.
Pushing back: Sarah Edkins holds a sign as she stands near a traffic circle at Brooklyn's Grand Army Plaza during a protest that was billed as the second in a series of 'Resist Trump Tuesdays' on Tuesday, January 31, in New York, USA. -Photo: AP AN Egyptian professor of Global Foreign Policy in Washington DC says we should brace for the real possibility that this United States administration would seek to pick off individual Caribbean countries and deal with them one on one.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Shenzhen Soling Industrial Co Ltd
* Says it decides to buy 95 percent stake in industrial firm for 142.5 million yuan ($21.37 million), share trade to resume on Aug 15
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Joseph Miller, a World War II veteran, is celebrating his 100th birthday in Chicago. Miller was born in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1918 and currently lives in Park West.
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He celebrated his birthday with a party, joined by family, friends, and nursing home staff. Miller says he has been so many places around the world in his life he can't remember them all.
When asked how he managed to live a full century, Miller said he doesn't have any real secret. He says he is just a normal man who has had help from great family and friends along the way.
"I'm so happy that I got all my friends and everybody that likes me a little," said Joseph Miller, laughing.
LONDON (AP) — HSBC says the U.S. Department of Justice will ask a court to dismiss deferred criminal charges against the London-based bank in recognition of its efforts to strengthen safeguards against money laundering.
The bank says it has lived up to all of its commitments under a five-year deferred prosecution agreement that has now expired and U.S. authorities will file a motion to dismiss the charges deferred by that deal.
The move marks a significant step for the global bank, which signed the agreement to avoid charges for allegedly laundering millions of dollars from Mexican drug barons and countries facing U.S. sanctions.
HSBC Chief Executive Stuart Gulliver says the bank is better able to fight financial crime "as the result of the significant reforms we have implemented over the last five years."
The Philadelphia Eagles will be facing the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII in Minneapolis this Sunday, February 4th.
Tom Brady is looking for his 6th Super Bowl ring but he’ll have to face the self-proclaimed underdogs, Philadelphia Eagles. According to ESPN, The Eagles defense ranks 4th in the league in total defense for the 2017 season. They’ll have to face Tom Brady though and he knows how to finish games.
According to ESPN, the Patriots rank 1st in total offense and 2nd in points per game for the 2017 season.
Super Bowl LII will start at 6:30 P.M. on NBC this Sunday February 4th.
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BOCA RATON, Fla. — The NHL general managers meetings were dominated by talk of the goalie interference rule Monday.
GMs from the league's 31 teams spent three hours going over the rule that has caused blood to boil at times this season.
Coaches were given the option to challenge for goalie interference this season, with referees looking at a tablet by the penalty box while communicating with the league's hockey operations department.
But with the on-ice officials getting the final say in the heat of the moment, there have been some high-profile decisions that left players and coaches furious.
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It’s what the Cleveland Cavaliers live and die by at the moment. It’s the slogan you will see plastered all over the city, all over clothing, and shouted from around the Q.
If you’re not the most avid Cavs fan (though really, why wouldn’t you be), you could mistake the slogan “Defend Our Ground” as being the correct motto… but it’s not.
In fact, that’s the playoff slogan for the one and only, Golden State Warriors.
Ever since they started using the slogan for the team, they have been torn apart online, and by word of mouth for essentially copying the team that beat them last year. Now it’s understandable that there are only a couple different mottos you can use…but really…that close?
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Look, we know it's not even November, but we're already a little (OK, a lot) excited about pumpkin spice everything. Looking to spice up your morning coffee in a healthy way? These freezable, Paleo, vegan creamer cubes are as tasty as they are convenient.
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Paleo blogger and author of Fed & Fit, Cassy Joy Garcia knows a thing or two about treating yourself without going against your diet. Have you been considering going Paleo or vegan but can't bear the idea of breaking up with your creamy pumpkin spice lattes? Don't worry — this dairy-free, all-natural recipe has you covered. The best part? You can whip up a batch and freeze individual portions for months.
Corinne Olympios is speaking out on the incident that went down in Mexico while filming Bachelor in Paradise.
Michael Hohl and Amber Maxwell were removed from a United Airlines flight in Houston on Saturday, April 15, 2017. The engaged couple got into a seating dispute with the flight's crew before being asked to leave.
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The Cape Fear Training Center held a fire training exercise on Saturday to help new firefighters entering the field.
The brave young men and women got experience with ladder work, ventilation, hazardous materials, and how to properly use a chainsaw to cut holes in roofs.
It's all about experience. Dillon Byrd who took part said the training is moving him closer to becoming better prepared.
"After taking all these different classes I have to say it definitely prepares you. It does not teach you everything but as of right now I feel prepared to vent a roof, and force in a door."
Cape Fear Safety will Partner with New Hanover County and Eastern Carolina Firefighters associations for additional training exercises in April and October.
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The last time Kevin Love suited up for the Cavaliers, it was still January and Isaiah Thomas, Dwyane Wade, and Jae Crowder were still on the team.
That is about to change tonight — Love will return from a fractured hand and play for the Cavaliers, but on a minutes restriction to start, interim coach Larry Drew confirmed.
Cleveland needs Love back. The Cavaliers went 11-9 without him in this stretch (and 6-7 since the All-Star break) with an offense that has still been top 10 in the NBA but a defense that is holding them back. The Cavaliers’ defense is just not on the same page right now, and the more time the regular rotations guys get to play together, the better they should be before the playoffs start.
As Love rounds into form, the Cavaliers have to figure out their rotations. Does Love start Love next to Larry Nance Jr., or does Nance come off the bench again? Probably the latter, but the Cavaliers will toy with the rotations (and do that more when Tristan Thompson returns).
Roma travels to England on Tuesday to face Liverpool in the first leg of their Champions League semifinal matchup.
Roma shocked the world by defeating Barcelona 3-0 at home in the quarterfinals to advance via the away goals tiebreaker. Kostas Manolas scored the game-winner for the Italian giants in the 82nd minute, as Roma completed one of the best Champions League comebacks of all-time after being down 4-1 in the first leg.
Liverpool dominated English rival Manchester City over two legs to advance to the semifinal. Jurgen Klopp's side defeated City 3-0 at home in the first leg before securing a 2-1 victory away from home in the second leg to advance. Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah was named the PFA player of the year on Sunday and will look to continue his success against Roma–his former club.
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This story originally appeared on LearnVest as "Trader Joe's Is Good News for Homeowners."
There are so many features that attract homebuyers: renovated kitchens, curb appeal, school systems, proximity to $4 canned wine, avocado yogurt and cookie butter...
Yes, nearness to a Trader Joe's can actually increase your home's value to buyers, according to a new study.
Homeowners with property near a TJ's saw an average home price appreciation of 67% over the last five years, reports real estate research group ATTOM Data Solutions.
Those near a Whole Foods or Aldi saw a more modest 52% and 51%, respectively.
The study, which compared data from 1,275 zip codes nationwide, put the average value of a home near Trader Joe's at $595,288, nearly triple to the nationwide median value. The average value of a home near Whole Foods follows close behind at $531,103 with a home near Aldi at $211,855.
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson Police are investigating an early morning breaking at the Boost Mobile store on Woodrow Wilson.
Authorities say they responded to the store around 12:15 AM Monday regarding the alarm.
When they arrived they noticed the front doors had been smashed in.
Surveillance footage shows a white van backing into the store’s front doors. Police believe the van was stolen.
The owner of the store says the thieves stole $100 and took the cash register.
The suspects then fled the scene.
This is still an ongoing investigation.
The latest development in the tender process for the N22 Macroom Bypass is a step in the right direction towards works proceeding on the Kerry to Cork route in 2019.
That’s according to Minister of State for Tourism and Sport Brendan Griffin.
He’s been speaking as Cork County Council issue a pre-indicator notice of the tender being unveiled for the N22 Ballyvourney to Macroom Road Development.
Two prior information notices have been issued for technical dialogue and market consultation to give potential bidders the chance to clarify any details in relation to forthcoming tenders.
Minister Griffin says it’s a positive indicator in anticipation of a tender being issued:
The Fine Gael minister says if the project gets to tender, there’s no reason works can’t proceed in 2019:
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SCRANTON, Pa. (AP) - Attorneys for a northeastern Pennsylvania man are seeking permission to use an insanity defense in the death of a neighbor found slain in a bathtub at a housing project.
The (Scranton) Times-Tribune) reports that defense attorneys filed court papers Monday notifying Lackawanna County prosecutors that they want to use such a defense for 29-year-old Joseph Thornton.
Thornton is charged in the death of 29-year-old Stephanie Tyminski, who was found dead in a bathtub at Scranton's Valley View Terrace in December 2014. Authorities said bloodstains were found in Thornton's apartment and the victim had repeatedly rejected his advances.
Thornton has a long history of psychiatric issues, and his trial has been delayed several times due to concerns about his competency to aid his defense.
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Dramatic footage from a Milwaukee police body camera shown Wednesday during the trial of an officer charged in a black man’s death prompted the man’s relatives to leave the courtroom in tears after seeing the brief foot chase that quickly turned fatal.
Two people were taken to hospitals for treatment overnight after a two-vehicle crash in Slidell, St. Tammany Fire District 1 reported Saturday (Feb. 3).
The crash occurred at Front Street and East Hall Drive, the fire department said in a Facebook post that included photos from the scene.
Firefighters had to cut the roof off one of the car to extricate the driver, the fire department said.
No other information was immediately available.
An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.7 has struck northwest of the South Pacific island nation of Vanuatu, the US Geological Survey says.The quake today was initially reported with a magnitude of 6.0 but was later downgraded by the USGS.It was recorded at aand was located around 250km northwest of Vanuatu's Santo island, the USGS said.There was no immediate tsunami warning or any reports of damage or casualties.Source: AAP
Lawyers for President Donald Trump recently provided the special counsel's office with documents in an attempt to limit the scope of an interview between Trump and special counsel Robert Mueller, The Washington Post reported Monday.
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Two people familiar with the situation told the Post that Trump's attorneys are worried that Trump could get into trouble during a lengthy interview with the special counsel, and therefore provided "written descriptions" of moments under investigation to limit some of the questioning.
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April 13Huafa Industrial Co Ltd Zhuhai :
* Says it plans to pay annual cash dividend as 8 yuan(pre-tax) per 10 shares and use additional paid-in capital to distribute 8 new shares for every 10 shares as FY 2016 div payment
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — An unprotected incandescent lightbulb started a fire in a Colorado Springs apartment Wednesday evening, according to firefighters.
The fire started around 6:30 p.m. at the Avalon Valley Apartments on San Miguel Street. Firefighters said the lightbulb came into contact with clothes in the closet.
No one was injured in the fire, but the apartment sustained significant smoke and fire damage, according to firefighters.
Firefighters are reminding the public that incandescent lightbulbs can get very hot, and can be dangerous if they come into contact with items like clothing, curtains, and cardboard. They said incandescent bulbs should always be protected by a lampshade or glass cover to prevent accidental contact.
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BENGALURU (India) (Sputnik)Moscow and New Delhi are preparing documents to tie up a contract on modernization of the Russian-designed Sukhoi Su-30MKI multirole fighter, Deputy Director of the Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation (FSMTC) Vladimir Drozhzhov said Wednesday.
"We have a very good work in this sphere, all the necessary contract documents related to the modernization of Su-30MKI aircraft are being prepared," Drozhzhov said.
Russia will take part in India's tender on the delivery of 400 fighter jets, the deputy director of the Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation (FSMTC) said Wednesday.
"We will certainly participate in this tender, and even before the announcement of the tender, we sent our proposals to India," Vladimir Drozhzhov told reporters at the 11th Aero India air show.
Drozhzhov said Moscow would offer MiG and Sukhoi project aircraft to New Delhi.
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Linda Gavin (left) and Kelly Ward (right) participate in Paint Your Pet at the Riviera Theater on Wednesday, April 18. Proceeds from the event went towards funding the annual HarmonyFestival.
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Where a minor has alleged that he suffered from Electromagnetic Hypersensitivity Syndrome symptoms when the defendant school refused to remove Wi-Fi from his classrooms, there is insufficient evidence to permit a logical conclusion that the plaintiff suffers from EHS caused by Wi-Fi, but a factual issue remains about whether retaliation occurred. “Plaintiffs ‘G,’ a 12-year old ...
Feb 2 (OPTA) - Summaries for the A-League on Friday (start times are AEDT) Sydney (2) 4 Scorers: A. Brosque 8, A. Mierzejewski 14, M. Ninković 74, D. Carney 85 Yellow card: Ninković 24 Subs used: Simon 68 (Bobô), Carney 79 (Brosque), Calver 81 (Wilkshire) Wellington Phoenix (0) 0 Yellow card: Parkhouse 11, Ridenton 29 Subs used: Fox 34 (Rossi), Cacace 54 (Ridenton), Rufer 84 (Galloway) Attendance: 10,220 Referee: Stephen Lucas ................................................................. Saturday, February 3 fixtures (AEDT/GMT) Newcastle Jets v Melbourne Victory (1735/0635) Adelaide United v Perth Glory (1950/0850) Sunday, February 4 fixtures (AEDT/GMT) Central Coast Mariners v Western Sydney Wanderers (1700/0600) Brisbane Roar v Melbourne City (1900/0800)
SCRANTON — Two men have been charged with robbing a bank in Scranton.
Police arrested Anthony Lawson, 31, of New Jersey, and Michael Vines, 42, of Jermyn this week.
Officers say Lawson held up Citizens Bank on Cedar Avenue in Scranton on January 30.
Vines is accused of driving the getaway car. He is locked up in the Lackawanna County Prison.
Lawson is in custody in New Jersey.
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Mealey's IP/Tech - Oracle Appeals Java Fair Use Ruling To Federal Circuit In Google Copyright Suit
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In a Feb. 10 appellant brief in the Federal Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, Oracle America Inc. asserts error in a trial court's finding that Google Inc.'s copying of certain elements of its Java technology constituted fair use, arguing that the court failed to consider Google's misrepresentations and harm to the Java market (Oracle America Inc. v. Google Inc., No. 17-1118 and 17-1202, Fed. Cir.).
LONDON (AP) — Ireland says it will begin collecting more than 13 billion euros (about $15.9 billion) of back taxes from Apple, 19 months after the European Commission ruled that a tax deal with the tech giant amounted to illegal state aid.
The Commission ordered Ireland to collect back taxes for the years 2003-2014, which it estimated at 13 billion euros plus interest. Ireland disagreed, saying the ruling undermined the integrity of the country’s tax system.
But Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe says he will on Tuesday sign an agreement setting up the escrow account that will hold the payments while Apple and Ireland appeal. The payments should be completed by September.
Donohoe says the government “fundamentally disagrees with the ruling,” but “Ireland is intent on complying with our binding legal obligations in this regard.”
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Malik Monk will star in a solo workout at the Sixers' practice facility, but he's not the only guy expected to be in the building for a look. Before Monk has his chance to shine on Thursday afternoon, a group of 2017 NBA Draft prospects including Villanova's Josh Hart and Oregon's Dillon Brooks will participate in a morning showcase.
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Omar Al Somah scored a late penalty as Syria kept their 2018 World Cup hopes alive with a draw in the first leg of their play-off against Australia.
In their previous match, striker Al Somah netted an injury-time equaliser against Iran as Syria finished third in their Asian qualifying group.
He also converted the leveller in Malaysia – where Syria play their home games – after Robbie Kruse’s opener.
The return leg takes place in Sydney next Tuesday (kick-off 10:00 BST).
Tomi Juric twice hit the post for the visitors, while Mouaiad Al Ajjan could have won it for Syria in injury time, but his strike was brilliantly kept out by Brighton goalkeeper Mathew Ryan.
Huddersfield midfielder Aaron Mooy started for the Socceroos, while QPR’s Massimo Luongo and Celtic’s Tom Rogic came on as second-half substitutes.
The winner of the tie will go on to face a Concacaf side in another two-legged match next month for a place at the World Cup. (BBC Sport)
Two Dallas police officers and a home improvement store employee are out of surgery after being shot while escorting a man from the store.Meanwhile, Dallas police say they have arrested a suspect in the shooting that happened about 5:15 p.m. Tuesday at a Home Depot store in northern Dallas.The arrest came just before 11 p.m. after a lengthy car chase involving officers of various law enforcement agencies. Dallas Police Chief U. Renee Hall says 29-year-old Armando Luis Juarez was arrested on aggravated assault on a police officer and felony theft warrants.Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings said, "We got our man."Hall provided no updates on the conditions of the two police officers and the store employee who is a loss-prevention officer. She asked for continued prayers for their recovery
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — A conservative veteran is taking on a left-leaning independent in Cyprus’ presidential runoff amid questions whether an agreement reunifying the ethnically divided island-nation can be found anytime soon.
The choice for some 551,000 eligible voters Sunday will also depend on which candidate they feel has made the most convincing pitch to deliver more benefits from a rebounding economy.
It’s the second time incumbent President Nicos Anastasiades faces off against independent Stavros Malas in a runoff.
Earlier opinion polls have shown Anastasiades handily beating Malas, but the independent’s strong showing in the first round could make it a closer race.
Anastasiades says Cyprus needs more of his experienced leadership to stay the course. Malas says change is needed to raise the standard of living.
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Shinzo Abe eradicates last hawks from the Bank of Japan
A Canadian data expert who set off an international uproar over the alleged leak of private Facebook user data lost his job years ago in the office of former Liberal leader Michael Ignatieff.
A man wearing a protective suit and mask sprays over shallow water in the region of Argolida in the eastern Peloponnese on Wednesday, as part of the program launched by the Regional Authority of the Peloponnese to safeguard public health from the West Nile virus. So far this year four people have contracted the virus, which is carried by infected mosquitoes, according to data released by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (KEELPNO). KEELPNO said the patients most likely contracted the virus in the region of Megara, western Attica. [Vasilis Papadopoulos/Eurokinissi]
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - Tony McGahan won't wait around to see if the Melbourne Rebels survive to play Super Rugby next year: the head coach and the club announced a mutual parting of the ways on Thursday.
The Australian Rugby Union must decide which of the five Australian franchises is cut by the league for the 2018 Super Rugby season. The Rebels and Western Force have been most often mentioned as one of the teams to be cut.
A statement on behalf of the Rebels and McGahan said both parties arrived at the decision in the best interests of the Rebels "in order for the club to develop the long-term direction of the rugby program."
Melbourne has just one win and a draw in 13 matches and is a distant last in a mediocre Australian conference.
The Rebels meet the Western Force in Perth on July 7 and McGahan will coach his last game in Melbourne against Argentina's Jaguares on July 14.
While Diosdado Cabello was scheming to dismiss once and for all the National Assembly, on January 3 while on a flight to Punto Fijo a plane mechanical problem forced him into emergency landing in CuraA§ao. During the protocolar routine registry of the plane weapons and money were found, forcing CuraA§ao gouvernement to hold Cabello in the island and giving time to the US to officially demand extradition on January 5, with a duly request to the Netherlands.
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First lady Melania Trump is well accustomed to making headlines for her fashion choices, and Tuesday’s all-white ensemble during President Donald Trump’s first official state visit with France was no exception.
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As the President and Melania welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte, to the White House, all eyes were on Melania’s striking accessory choice. The fashionable first lady made headlines for donning a wide-brimmed hat by French-American designer Hervé Pierre, who also designed her inaugural gown. She paired the bold choice with a Michael Kors Collection belted blazer, suit skirt and Christian Louboutin heels.
The Internet didn’t miss a beat commenting on FLOTUS’ headwear. People on Twitter made comparisons ranging from Beyoncé’s hat in the “Formation” video to Olivia Pope’s infamous white hat on “Scandal.”
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Love it or hate it, Melania’s hat certainly got people talking.
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Whether you’re headed to check him out at Safeco Field or just going into or through Seattle, the Mariner Moose has joined the Washington State Department of Transportation in encouraging motorists to prepare now for a full closure of northbound I-5 in downtown Seattle on June 1-4.
× Martin score 26 points, Butler beats DePaul 80-57
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Kelan Martin scored 26 points and Butler rolled past DePaul 80-57 on Saturday.
Martin, the second-leading scorer in the Big East, had 19 points in the first half when the Bulldogs (17-7, 7-4 Big East) took a 10-point lead with Martin hitting a 3-pointer to cap the first 20 minutes.
Martin added another 3-pointer to open the second half and the lead remained in double figures, reaching a high of 25 with 1:43 left on a 3-pointer by Campbell Donovan.
Paul Jorgensen had three of Butler’s 10 3-pointers in scoring 13 points and Kamar Baldwin added 10 points for the Bulldogs, who have a four-game winning streak that started with a 79-67 win over the Blue Demons. Martin made 10 of his 11 free-throw attempts.
Marin Maric was the only DePaul (9-13, 2-8) player in double figures with 15.
DePaul committed 23 turnovers, 14 off steals, leading to 27 points.
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Last season, Trevor Bauer tied for fourth in the American League with 17 wins and stood sixth in strikeouts per nine innings. Among pitchers with enough innings to qualify, he ranked 15th in ERA and was 18th in innings pitched, wins above replacement and opponents batting average.
His fourth season in the Indians rotation was the most productive season yet for Bauer, who turned 27 in January.
In 132 career games, 123 of them starts, Bauer is 47-41 with a 4.36 ERA. He's just hitting that point in his career when many players reach their peak. And as Paul Hoynes pointed out in his recent story on Bauer, he was much better in the second half last season. He was 7-7 with a 5.24 ERA at the All-Star break and 10-2 with a 3.01 ERA in the second half.
So is Bauer's best pitching still ahead of him? Or is this as good as it gets?
Bud Shaw and I tackled that in our latest video. Watch and then vote.
Police are investigating the death of a Southwest Miami-Dade man, who was involved in an altercation in which another man was taken to the hospital. Miami Herald File
City organizing Earth Day celebration
SHERIDAN — The city of Sheridan will host an Earth Day celebration on Grinnell Plaza on Saturday.
The event will take place from 1-4 p.m.
The event is free and will include a bounce house for kids, earth-friendly shopping, local foods and educational activities.
For more information, contact the city of Sheridan at 674-6483.
Is Anthony Morrow a lock for the 15th and final roster spot? Will Caleb Swanigan prove to be the steal of the NBA draft?
In the video above, The Oregonian/OregonLive Trail Blazers beat reporters Joe Freeman and Mike Richman provide their observations after Portland's first two preseason games.
DENVER (AP) — Broncos coach Gary Kubiak informed his players after their victory over Oakland on Sunday that he’s stepping away from the game and the team he loves. He said the grind of coaching was taking too big of a toll on his health.
The Broncos beat the Raiders 24-6 Sunday, a bittersweet capstone to a disappointing season that began with expectations of repeating as Super Bowl champs and ended without a trip to the playoffs.
Kubiak, 55, leaves with two years left on his contract and a 24-11 record in Denver, including a 24-10 win over Carolina in Super Bowl 50. Including his eight seasons with Houston, his career record is 87-77.
SAN BRUNO, Calif. (AP) — The West Coast Conference has hired former Pac-12 executive Gloria Nevarez as the league’s new commissioner.
The WCC announced Monday that Nevarez will replace Lynn Holzman and become the fourth full-time commissioner in conference history. Holzman left in January to become NCAA vice president for women’s basketball.
Nevarez spent the last eight years with the Pac-12, where she served as the senior associate commissioner and senior woman administrator overseeing all Pac-12 championships with the exception of football.
Nevarez was the league’s primary liason for men’s basketball where she played a comprehensive role overseeing officiating, scheduling, television issues management, event management and the student-athlete experience.
Nevarez will be one of 10 female conference commissioners in Division I and the first Latin American woman to become a Division I commissioner.
Sandra Bullock and Anne Hathaway are bringing Ocean’s 8 to CinemaCon!
The co-stars stepped out at the event on Tuesday (April 24) at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.
They were also joined by their cast mates Cate Blanchett, Mindy Kaling, Sarah Paulson, and Awkwafina.
Make sure to check out the official trailer for the upcoming flick!
Ocean’s 8 is set to hit theaters on June 8th.
FYI: Anne is wearing a Bottega Veneta gown. Awkwafina is wearing a Topshop blazer and pants. Sarah is wearing an Alberta Ferretti top and skirt.
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A CHRISTMAS STORY LIVE will star Maya Rudolph ("Saturday Night Live," "Bridesmaids"), Matthew Broderick ("How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying," "The Producers," "Manchester by the Sea"), Jane Krakowski ("Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt," "30 Rock"), Chris Diamantopoulos ("Good Girls Revolt," "Silicon Valley," "Episodes"), Ana Gasteyer ("Saturday Night Live") and newcomer Andy Walken.
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A group of residents, living close to the Muthurajawela Sanctuary, have complained to the Supreme Court in a fundamental rights violation petition against the dumping of Colombo garbage by the Colombo Municipal Council there.
The petitioners have said that the dumping of garbage, filling the paddy fields and moving of the soil pollute the water channels that run through the Muthurajawela Sanctuary. The dumping of garbage increases the acidity of the water and pollutes the wells in the area.
Two temples and three Catholic churches are situated close to the Sanctuary.
There are 6,500 houses in the area with a population of 25,000, they have pointed out.
The petitioners have said the action of the Colombo Municipal Council, the Urban Development Authority, the Central Environmental Authority, the Wattala Pradeshiya Sabha and a few others should be prevented by the Court. Garbage is being dumped in violation the environmental laws.
AYDEN-GRIFTON- Ayden-Grifton held a special presentation Friday night to name the school’s basketball court in honor of long-time coach Johnny Davis.
The Chargers had previously named its gym after former coach Bob Murphrey. Coach Murphrey was among the dignitaries present to honor Davis.
“I told somebody that, what it meant was that if these guys didn’t play well tonight I was going to tell them to get off my court.,” Davis joked.
Davis thanked the crowd and told them what an honor it was to be a part of such a great community.
The United Nations envoy for Central Africa today expressed his concern that the withdrawal of troops from the regional force by some contributing countries would create a security vacuum that may be exploited by an armed group. "The continued threat by the Lord's Resistance Army to regional stability should not be underestimated, in particular as the Ugandan and the South Sudanese forces have now disengaged from the African Union Regional Task Force , along with the United States special forces," Franois Loucny Fall, the Special Representative and head of the UN Regional Office for Central Africa , told the Security Council.
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DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — The last of the 80 Doolittle Tokyo Raiders is expected to take part in public and private commemorations in Ohio of their air attack on Japan 75 years ago.
Around a dozen vintage B-25 bombers will fly over in formation at Tuesday afternoon’s memorial service at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force near Dayton. Retired Lt. Col. Richard “Dick” Cole, 101, plans to be at the service and also to offer a private ceremonial toast to his late comrades.
Two B-1 bombers from the 34th and 37th bomb squadrons at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, are to fly over at the service’s end.
Book signings and movies about the daring raid credited with helping turn the tide of the war are among other activities Tuesday.
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BEIJING, Dec 11 (Reuters) - China’s central bank governor Zhou Xiaochuan said on Monday it will be more active and directed in macro controls and in fending off financial risks.
The comments were published on the website of the People’s Bank of China (PBOC). (Reporting by Beijing monitoring desk; Editing by Kim Coghill)
The 10-part documentary series is produced by "Friday Night Lights" creator Peter Berg
It’s been six years since “Friday Night Lights” went off the air, but Peter Berg is returning to the world of high-school football with “QB1: Beyond the Lights.” The 10-part documentary series explores the final seasons of three of the nation’s top high school quarterbacks.
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The documentary series looks to evoke the same type of drama that the critically acclaimed “Friday Night Lights” was known for through the real-life experiences of three star-quarterbacks both on and off the field.
This exclusive clip focuses on Tate Martell out of Bishop Gorman High School in Las Vegas, Nevada, as he looks ahead to another perfect season.
“QB1: Beyond the Lights,” executive produced by Berg will be available to stream February 15 through Complex Networks’ Rated Red on go90.
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MANHATTAN – Having pleaded guilty to fabricating judicial orders and forging judges’ signatures to conduct illegal wiretaps, former Brooklyn prosecutor Tara Lenich, 42, was sentenced Friday to a year and a day in federal prison.
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In this image made from video provided by Animal Adventure Park in Binghamton, N.Y., April the giraffe muzzles her new calf seconds after giving birth on Saturday, April 15, 2017. Her birth was broadcast to an online audience with more than a million viewers.
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Cleveland police say a suspect killed a man at random on April 16, and then uploaded a video of the crime to Facebook. A multistate manhunt is underway for 37-year-old Steve Stephens, who police say filmed and committed the "heinous crime."
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The smaller Pixel 3 allegedly won't have the expansive screen or the cutout, the sources said. The 'XL' will feature two camera lenses in the notch and keep the thick "chin" bottom bezel to retain its forward-facing speakers. Both versions will still only have a single camera on the back and use software to imitate the iPhone's 'profile' blurred background effect. The phones will arrive in October (same as the last two years), with Verizon remaining the exclusive US carrier partner.
Other details are even more interesting. The sources noted that Google has talked about building its phones with Foxconn, which still manufactures iPhones. Further, some of the talent Google acquired from HTC in January has worked on the hardware and software for the Pixel 3, which seems like a tight turnaround. An upgraded Android OS with greater AI capabilities is also in the works, which may come as soon as next year.
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JONESBOROUGH, TN (WJHL) – The town of Jonesborough wants to let residents know about a planned water outage tonight.
There will be a water outage on along Cherokee Road in the 4500 to the 4700 blocks from Arrowood Road, Bradford Loop, Taylor Bridge, Hwy 81-S, Archer Road and Scott Hills Road.
The outage begins at 10 p.m. and will end in the morning at 4 a.m., according to Cameo Waters, Director of Tourism.
Teachers and other supporters fill the steps outside the Capitol before the start of a rally against SB 1 in Frankfort, Ky. on Monday, March 12, 2018. Christian Tyler Randolph
"Iowa farmers saw record production for both corn and soybeans again in 2016, however low prices are making profitability a real challenge on both the crop and livestock side. Despite the economic challenges, farmers are by nature optimistic and we continue to see investments in the future and new and innovative technologies that will allow them to be even more productive while also reducing environmental impact," Northey said.
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A top adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is proposing Iran resume its uranium enrichment in the wake of the U.S. withdrawal from the nuclear deal between world powers and Tehran.
Ali Akbar Velayati was quoted Wednesday by the semi-official Tasnim news agency as saying Iran is "capable to spin centrifuges for enrichment" to higher levels should it choose to do so.
Velayati says Iran should also accelerate production of nuclear propulsions and also research on advanced centrifuges. He claimed this wouldn't violate the nuclear deal which put limits on Iran's atomic program in exchange for lifting economic sanctions.
In the wake of President Donald Trump's decision to pull the United States out of the deal, several Iranian officials have indicated Tehran could resume its nuclear program.
NEW YORK (AP) - The no-frills supermarket chain Lidl is opening its first wave of stores in the U.S. this summer, ahead of schedule. The Germany-based chain has plans to open up to 100 stores across the East Coast within a year.
The details of the expansion, announced Wednesday, come as Wal-Mart and traditional grocery chains already are seeing a stronger threat from German low-priced retailer Aldi, which is aggressively expanding and now has more than 1,600 U.S. stores. Both offer low prices with a focus on store label products rather than name brands.
The first 20 Lidl stores will be opening in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia, where the company established its first U.S. headquarters in 2015. Originally, it planned to open its first batch of U.S. stores no later than 2018.
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* Sierra Metals reports consolidated results for the second quarter of 2017
* Q2 revenue c$48.6 million
* Sierra Metals - ‍Q2 2017 silver equivalent production of 2.7 million ounces or copper equivalent production of 23.1 million pounds; a 3% decrease from Q2 2016​
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ROUYN NORANDA, Que. — A barber from western Quebec is drawing widespread praise for going out of his way to accommodate a young client with autism.
A photo posted online last week shows Francis "Franz" Jacob lying on the floor of his Rouyn-Noranda shop as he gives a young boy named Wyatt a haircut.
The 45-year-old says he's stunned by all the attention he's gotten after the photo was widely shared on social media sites.
Jacob says Wyatt doesn't usually sit still for haircuts so he bought a pair of wireless clippers in order to follow him around.
Smiths fans are in for a treat at The Diamond in Sutton-in-Ashfield on Friday, June 1, when The Smiths United play their tribute show to the music of the much-loved Mancunian quartet.
Entry to the Stoney Street venue is members £6 and non members £7.50.
On Saturday, June 2, A Foreigner’s Journey perform their tribute to the music of both Foreigner and Journey. Entry is members £7.50/non members £9.
Finally, on Sunday, June 3, it’s the turn of Iconic Eye with support from Helen Hurd and the Mavericks. Entry is members £6/non members £7.50.
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MASON — Students and staff at Wahama Junior/Senior High School were dismissed at 8:30 a.m. this morning due to a reported threat, according to the office of Superintendent Jack Cullen.
The Mason County Sheriff’s Department is assisting in this investigation. No further information is available at this time but will be posted here as it becomes available.
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Herdsmen: Fani-Kayode reacts to killing of Rev Fathers, 17 others in Benue
Femi Fani-Kayode, former Aviation Minister, on Tuesday reacted to the killings of two Reverend Fathers, 19 others in Gwer East Local Government Area of Benue State by suspected herdsmen. DAILY POST reports that Rev Fathers, Gor Joseph and Felix were on Tuesday killed after suspected herdsmen attacked the village. Reacting through his Twitter handle, Fani-Kayode […]
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PITTSBURGH (AP) — A company that processes and transports natural gas and natural gas liquids in Ohio’s and Pennsylvania’s shale fields is agreeing to pay $610,000 to settle complaints by Pennsylvania and the federal government that it was violating air pollution laws.
A consent decree filed Tuesday in Pittsburgh’s federal court also obligates two subsidiaries of Ohio-based MPLX to install equipment to reduce emissions of smog-forming pollutants at compressor stations and pipeline maintenance points in eastern Ohio and western Pennsylvania.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Pennsylvania brought the complaints against the MPLX subsidiaries.
The companies were accused of building or operating compressor stations and maintenance points without appropriate permits and without keeping emissions records. EPA officials say the companies will upgrade more than 300 facilities in western Pennsylvania and eastern Ohio.
Jones rejoined the Heat on Monday, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Jones has spent the bulk of the season in the G League, but he'll return to the Heat, for whom he has three NBA days remaining as a two-way contract. As such, Jones will likely return to the G League later in the week, though once the G League regular season concludes over the weekend, he'll be able to rejoin the Heat for the rest of the campaign.
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Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir David Lawal, has appealed to medical doctors in government employment to desist from using strike actions to seek improved working conditions as they may loose public sympathy following the many avoidable deaths recorded during such periods. Lawal said while the government was working to improve the…
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A man from Marengo has been charged with operating while intoxicated vehicular homicide for an accident early Sunday morning on Interstate 80 that killed the passenger in his pick-up.
According to the Iowa State Patrol, a semi had been on the shoulder of eastbound I80 near Malcom. It was in the right lane and accelerating to the posted speed limit when the crash happened.
Thirty-six-year-old Jesus Alfredo Belez of Marengo was driving the pick-up that rear-ended the semi. His 37-year-old passenger, Amy Renee Richard of Marengo, died.
Belez has been charged with a felony that carries a maximum prison term of 25 years.
Baku. 3 May. REPORT.AZ/ On 4 May 2017, the Office of the Personal Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, in accordance with its mandate, plans to conduct the next ceasefire monitoring exercise on the LOC, in Aghdam region.
Report was informed in the press service of Azerbaijani Ministry of Defence (MoD).
The Personal Representative ambassador Andrzey Kasprzyk, his field assistants Ghenadie Petrica and Martin Shuster will carry out the monitoring exercise from the territory of Azerbaijan.
The Personal Representative’s field assistants Mihail Olaru and Simon Tiller will carry out the monitoring exercise on the territory of the Republic of Azerbaijan occupied and controlled by the armed forces of Armenia.
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Southern Miss beat Georgia Southern 4-3 in 10 innings Friday night. College baseball scores. Highlights from the Gaston Hewes Relays and the two-time defending Class 6A Powerlifting Champion Gulfport...will host the Class 6A South State title beginning 11 a.m. Saturday morning at Bert Jenkins Gymnasium. Two-time state championship Jaquan Foster will be key for Gulfport.
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A 23-year-old man found dead in Brackley was reportedly killed by a stab wound to the neck, a court heard today (Wednesday, July 4).
Three people appeared at Northampton Crown Court charged with the murder of Augustus ‘Gus’ Davies, who was found dead in Old Town on June 25.
Robert Fields, 22, Simon Atherton, 42, both from Brackley, and Amanda Butler, 39, from Croughton, are also charged with money laundering.
While Butler and Atherton are also charged with possession with intent to supply class A and class B drugs.
The three defendants were remanded into custody and will appear in court on October 5, to enter a guilty or not guilty plea.
The brokerage set an "overweight" rating and a $31.00 price target on the stock. J P Morgan Chase & Co's price target suggests a potential upside of 15.03% from the company's previous close.
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WASHINGTON U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday "things will work out fine" between the United States and Russia, a day after he said U.S.-Russian relations may be at an all-time low.
"Things will work out fine between the U.S.A. and Russia. At the right time everyone will come to their senses & there will be lasting peace!" Trump said in a note on Twitter.
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TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese trade minister Hiroshige Seko said on Tuesday that there was a high possibility Japan would be exempted from U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminium on per-item basis.
Japan's Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Hiroshige Seko leaves the European Commission headquarters after a meeting on steel overcapacity, in Brussels, Belgium March 10, 2018. REUTERS/Francois Walschaerts
Seko said he was aware Japanese steel makers and others were encouraging their U.S. clients to apply for exemptions. He added that Japanese steel and aluminium products contributed greatly to U.S. industry and that they were irreplaceable.
U.S. President Donald Trump pressed ahead earlier this month with import tariffs of 25 percent on steel and 10 percent for aluminium but exempted Canada and Mexico and offered the possibility of excluding other allies.
YEREVAN, APRIL 17, ARMENPRESS. Bülent Tezcan, Vice-President of the Turkish Republican People's Party CHP announced they will go till the end in disputing the April 16 constitutional referendum results, Sputnik News reported.
Tezcan said they will present their objection to the Supreme Electoral Commission. Based on the results, the party plans to appeal to the Constitutional Court of Turkey, followed by the European Court of Human Rights.
Earlier leader of the CHP Party Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu announced their objection on the referendum results.
He said over 1,5 million invalid votes were counted as “yes”.
An industrial building in Milford will now house a construction company after it sold for $555,000.
TP Warfield Properties LLC purchased the property and has leased it to T-Dev Inc., a construction company that supplies and delivers landscaping materials.
The property, formerly owned by Greenwich-based GNN Realty Inc., consists of a 1-story, 6,050-square-foot building on 0.53 acres at 53 Warfield St.
“We will be moving our offices in Bridgeport and Stamford to 53 Warfield St. in Milford, ” John Campbell, office manager at T-Dev Inc., said in a statement. “We will be expanding our product offerings and purchasing new equipment. We will also be hiring an additional driver and diesel truck mechanic.” T-Dev Inc. provides mulch, top soil, rock, asphalt and gravel to businesses and consumers.
Jon Angel, president of Southport-based Angel Commercial LLC, brokered the sale.
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Murderous mermaids, Europop music, and tasty sushi rolls make for a great night out at the movies as The Little Theatre (240 East Avenue) reteams with Bubble Fusion for its second "Sushi Night at The Little" on Friday, February 17. Bubble Fusion is offering thematically appropriate pre-movie fare with a select menu of sushi and bubble tea before a showing of the wonderfully bonkers fantasy-horror-musical, "The Lure," from Polish director Agnieszka Smoczynska. Like the "The Little Mermaid" meets David Cronenberg, the film tells the story of two mermaid sisters who become cabaret singers, using their siren-like abilities to seduce humans (and occasionally feast on their flesh), but trouble ensues when the carnivorous sisters end up falling in love with the same man.
Admission to "The Lure" is $9, and sushi prices range from $5 to $10. Food will go on sale starting at 5:30 p.m., and the movie starts at 7 p.m. Film tickets are available through The Little box office or online at thelittle.org.
MADRID, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Spain’s bank bailout fund plans to sell about 7 percent of state-owned lender Bankia and has hired UBS, Deutsche Bank and Morgan Stanley to manage the sale, a source with knowledge of the situation told Reuters on Monday.
A Bankia representative declined to comment. The FROB bailout fund was not immediately available for comment.
Confirming a report published on Monday by Spanish online news outlet Vozpopuli, the source said the sale, worth around 840 million euros ($944 million), would be via an accelerated bookbuild.
Economy Minister Luis de Guindos said last month that the government, which owns 67 percent of Bankia, was planning to further sell stakes “as soon as possible”. ($1 = 0.8477 euros) (Reporting by Carlos Ruano; Writing by Angus Berwick; Editing by Susan Fenton)
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THREE gay men have been married in the first “polyamorous family” in Colombia, which introduced marriage equality last year.
The men signed legal papers establishing them as a family with inheritance rights, The Telegraph has reported.
“We wanted to validate our household… and our rights, because we had no solid legal basis establishing us as a family,” said one of the men, actor Victor Hugo Prada.
“This establishes us as a family, a polyamorous family. It is the first time in Colombia that has been done.”
Prada and his two partners, John Alejandro Rodriguez and Manuel Jose Bermudez, were legally married in the city of Medellin.
Lawyer and gay rights activist German Rincon Perfetti said that while there are many three-person unions, this is the first in Colombia to be legally recognised.
Colombia is the fourth South American country to legislate marriage equality, after Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay.
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SEATTLE— Cameras and cops captured a group of Costco crooks making their getaway Wednesday.
Seattle cops were tipped off about a robbery in progress and surveillance video captured the thieves bust out of a back door and into the grasp of awaiting officers.
Cops caught the thieves with an armful of loot including computers and vacuums. One cop even greets the bandits with a "hey buddy!"
Minutes before, they confronted and arrested the 18-year-old female getaway driver.
All three were booked on robbery and theft charges, and cops say one of the suspects was armed with a 7-inch blade.
Thanks to these quick-acting cops, their crime was cut short.
TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — Travis Air Force Base northeast of San Francisco is locked down due to what the base calls a security incident.
The base issued a security alert shortly after 3:30 p.m. Wednesday asking people to shelter in place and to lock doors and windows.
Marie Lowe, a civilian who answered the phone at the base's public affairs office, says details are sketchy and officials are investigating because they don't know exactly what is going on.
Base officials asked on Facebook for the public to stay away to ensure emergency responders can do their work.
Police have confirmed the clothed body of an elderly man was found in a Littlehampton pond this morning (Monday, August 14).
A police spokesman confirmed the man was found in Oyster Pond, South Terrace, at 6.25am.
“The body has not yet been formally identified but is believed to be that of a local man,” the spokesman said.
“There are no suspicious circumstances and the Coroners Officer will be continuing enquiries.”
ATLANTA GA., (WCMH) — The Marching Pioneers and OOHS Performing Arts Department went to Atlanta, GA to be a part of the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl game and came back with eight first place awards.
Students had the opportunity to perform in four individual competitions Jazz, Concert, Field Show, and Parade.
They came in first place in every segment, as well as received Grand Champion in each division (Jazz, Concert, Field Show, and Parade). The auxiliaries (Color Guard and Featured Twirler) earned best auxiliary in the field show and parade portions of the competition.
NEW YORK — A woman is climbing the Statue of Liberty, police said.
PIX11 reports park police and the NYPD are both on the scene. Two officers used a ladder to climb to the base of the statue and are talking to the woman. She is perched against the statue’s robes. Police have been talking with the woman.
She’s taken off her shirt several times and shown a message on it off, but the message written on her shirt is not clear on video from the scene.
People on their way to Liberty Island are not being allowed to continue to the park and people already there are being evacuated, according to tweets.
An NYPD helicopter is on the scene.
The woman started climbing the statue around 3:30 p.m. ET
Protesters with Rise and Resist New York had unfurled an “Abolish ICE” banner at the statue earlier Wednesday, but the group said in a tweet that the woman climbing the statue is not associated with that protest.
This is a developing situation, check back for updates.
× Trump condemns KKK, neo-Nazis and white supremacists as ‘criminals and thugs,’ says ‘racism is evil’
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is saying that “racism is evil” as he condemns the KKK, neo-Nazis and white supremacists as “criminals and thugs.”
He is speaking in the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House after meeting with Attorney General Jeff Sessions and FBI director Christopher Wray about the race-fueled violence Saturday in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Trump has come under fire for his comments Saturday that “many sides” are to blame for the violence. In those remarks, he did not single out white supremacists or any other hate group, even as Republican lawmakers and others in his White House did condemn them by name.
YEREVAN, APRIL 15, ARMENPRESS. The Azerbaijani troops violated the ceasefire regime 25 times on Artsakh-Azerbaijan contact line on April 14 and overnight 15, firing over 400 bullets from different caliber gunfire weapons.
As “Armenpress” was informed from the press service of the Defense Ministry of the Republic of Artsakh, Defense Army front line units mainly refrained from retaliation and continued to perform unwavering protection of the military positions.
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) — Authorities say a police officer opened fire on a man who struck him with his car in Massachusetts.
Springfield police spokesman Ryan Walsh says the shooting happened around 4 p.m. Tuesday when officers tried to take a man into custody in connection with a firearms investigation.
Walsh says the man backed into a police cruiser and then drove directly at the police officer. The officer tried to get out the way, but he was struck by the car and landed on its hood.
Walsh says the officer shot the driver once before landing on a concrete barrier. The driver fled the scene and was stopped about a half-mile (0.8 kilometers) away.
The suspect has been hospitalized in stable condition, and the officer is recovering at home.
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John Terry will leave Aston Villa after just one season after they were unable to gain promotion from the Championship, the club has confirmed.
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HAMPTON ROADS, Va - Chef Matthew May is back to show us how to make a few variations of bruschetta with everything from grapes to goat cheese. For more info on his cooking classes, visit MatthewMay.org.
A strong earthquake late Friday shook northeastern Japan off the coast of Fukushima Prefecture, the region hit by a massive quake and tsunami in 2011 that triggered a nuclear plant meltdown, but there were no reports of damage or injuries.
The Japan Meteorological Agency said there was no danger of a tsunami. It said the quake struck at about midnight and measured a preliminary magnitude of 5.9 and while measuring a lower 5 on the Japanese intensity scale of 7 in the town of Naraha and village of Kawauchi in Fukushima Prefecture. It was centered about 50 km (30 miles) below the ocean’s surface, it said.
The shaking was felt 240 km away in Tokyo. Public broadcaster NHK said local trains stopped temporarily for safety checks but then resumed service.
The utility that operates the wrecked Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant said its safety checks found no new abnormalities.
Lucknow: A 16-year-old girl suffering from blood cancer was allegedly gangraped by a group of men in Lucknow, on Saturday.
The Circle Officer (CO) of Sarojini Nagar, Lalta Prasad Singh, informed that the victim had gone to buy groceries when an acquaintance convinced her to come along with him. He, along with his friend, raped her and later left her on the roadside. The victim was raped for the second time in the day when she sought help from a passerby.
On the complaint of the victim’s family, an FIR was lodged against two persons. While one accused, Virendra Yadav, has been arrested, the search is on to nab the other one, the police informed.
Meanwhile, the third culprit is absconding. Last week, another case of gang-rape of a minor surfaced in the state, wherein a 17-year-old girl was allegedly gangraped at gunpoint in Hamirpur’s Majhgaon.
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Relive the timelessly relevant prog-rock hits of Roger Hodgson formerly of Supertramp with Orchestra at The Northern Lights Theater inside Potawatomi Hotel & Casino in downtown Milwaukee.
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The top-ranked Wisconsin women's hockey team suffered a 3-1 loss to No. 6 Ohio State on Saturday at the OSU Ice Rink.
Alexis Mauermann put UW (26-3-1, 17-2-1-1 WCHA) on the board early in Columbus, beating Ohio State (19-7-4, 12-4-4-2 WCHA) netminder Kassidy Sauve to give the Badgers a 1-0 lead.
However, the Buckeyes evened the game at 1-1 in the second frame after Emma Maltais scored, before earning a 2-1 lead early in the third period thanks to a Charly Dahlquist goal.
OSU scored an empty-net goal with three seconds left to put the game out of reach.
Wisconsin continues its road swing with a trip up to Duluth to take on the UMD Bulldogs. Puck drop on Friday, Feb. 9 is set for 7 p.m., before the Badgers and Bulldogs wrap up their series on Saturday, Feb. 10 at 4 p.m.
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Get in the car. Settle yourself comfortably in the seat and buckle up! Say to yourself each time you get into your vehicle: “I am going to be the BEST driver on earth today!”
Though you may not be the best driver, making that statement to yourself can motivate you to drive carefully, yes, safely. Drive on your hand without speeding too much, and use your horn responsibly.
Imagine that someone you love gives you a precious gift. How would you treat that gift? Would you destroy that precious gift, or treasure it, handling it with caution?
Think of it. Almighty God has given you a very precious gift, much more precious than any gift a human person can give to another. That gift is your life!
Show that you really appreciate God’s gift of life by driving sensibly, driving well. As the most intelligent of all God’s earthly creations, being made in God’s image, let us love life and drive well.
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Nebraska has a progressive state income tax, making the state’s average effective property tax rate the highest in the region and 6th highest in the country. In addition to the state sales tax, many cities collect an additional rate. SmartAsset.com finds Blaine County in north-central Nebraska has the lowest overall tax rate in the state. People there pay just over $700 in property taxes and nearly $300 in fuel tax. Compare that to Lancaster County, where the property tax average is almost $3,000 and the fuel tax is more than $400. Lancaster County is the 5th highest taxed county in the state. Sarpy County is the highest.
Damage to a spillway on California's Oroville Dam prompted an urgent call for residents downstream to evacuate to higher ground Sunday. ***EMBARGO: Sacramento-Stockton-Modesto, CA*** Damage to a spillway on California's Oroville Dam prompted an urgent call for residents downstream to evacuate to higher ground Sunday.
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GRAND HAVEN, Mich.--- West Ottawa and Grand Haven entered the night as the top two team in the OK Red, with the Panthers traveling to Grand Haven for a conference showdown. The Panthers came away with the 77-59 win and clinched at least a share of the OK Red.
After the tragic events in Las Vegas many are wondering how they can help.
The National Compassion Fund is managed by The National Center for Victims of Crime. You can donate at nationalcompassionfund.org or text Vegas to 20222 to donate $10 to the National Compassion Fund. 100% of the funds received through the National Compassion Fund will be distributed directly to victims and their families in Las Vegas.
More information on the National Compassion Fund can be found at http://nationalcompassionfund.org/faq/.
For other ways to help including blood donations, food donations and more please visit our sister station in Las Vegas HERE and keep up on all the latest develops at lasvegas.cbslocal.com.
Today, Dior Homme announced that artistic director Kris Van Assche would step down after 11 years at the label, and that menswear designer Kim Jones would take his place. Jones recently left Louis Vuitton, where he arguably trolled the fashion world with moments like Vuitton's collaboration with Supreme.
Jones has been hailed by Hypebeast as "the messiah of menswear" and is known for bringing a hyper modern sensibility to the refined world of high fashion.
Jones said in a statement that he was "deeply honored" to be Dior Homme's new artistic director, referring to the label as "a symbol of the ultimate elegance."
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BHOPAL: About 500 coolers were gutted in a fire at Deepak Enterprises, a cooler shop at Vijay Market in BHEL Kalibari area, which falls under Govindpura police station. The incident occurred on Monday. Short circuit is believed to be main reason behind fire, according to police.
Ajay Lakhani, owner of Deepak Enterprises, said, “My shop was not insured. The loss may run up to Rs 10 lakh as nearly 500 coolers have been gutted in fire. A private water tanker was passing through my shop. I called it and told driver to douse the fire. It was timely initiative, which prevented fire from spreading to other shops. Otherwise, it would have been more disastrous.”
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Margaret McKamey, age 91, of Dalton, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2017 at Wood Dale Health Care.
She was a member of Grove Level Baptist Church and a member of the Dalton Chapter of the Eastern Star.
Ms. McKamey was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Lee McKamey; daughter, Patricia Gail Ballard.
She is survived by a daughter, Brenda Sue McKamey Scott of Sherrill’s Ford, NC; two sons, Charles Lee McKamey II of Signal Mountain, TN., and David Warren McKamey of Dalton; 6 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends 1:00-2:00 pm, Friday, April 21, 2017 at Holley Gamble Funeral Home. Her graveside service will follow her visitation at Norris Memorial Garden with Rev. Billy Kurtz officiating. Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements. holleygamble.com
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In an embarrassment to the Israeli government, only five of 11 NFL players have arrived on a sponsored trip aimed at improving the country's image.
The ministry for strategic affairs and public diplomacy issued an press release after the Super Bowl boasting that the visit would bring "influencers" who would serve as "goodwill ambassadors" when they returned home.
The announcement led Seattle Seahawks defense lineman Michael Bennett to pull out. He accused the government of trying to use him for PR purposes and cited sympathy for the Palestinians. Several others players followed suit.
Rambam hospital spokesman David Ratner says Wednesday that only five players arrived for a planned visit to the hospital. The ministry declined to comment.
OXFORD – JaTyler Moore's high school football career at Winona had just ended with a 41-26 loss to Taylorsville in the MHSAA Class 2A State Championship game. Standing on the Vaught-Hemingway field, the runner-up medallion hanging from his neck, there were tears in Moore's eyes as he answered questions courteously, but in hushed tones.
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SM East teacher David Muhammad receives 2017 Crescent Peace Society award .Shawnee Mission East history teacher David Muhammad on Sunday was honored with this year’s Crescent Peace Society award. The award is given each year to an individual who helps foster cultural exchange and dialogue. Crescent Peace Society works to improve understanding of different Muslim cultures.
Star reporter talks about hard decision to stop attending Faith Lutheran, reflects on its closing. Kansas City Star reporter Rick Montgomery had a lengthy piece this weekend about his time as a congregant at Faith Lutheran Church, and the forces that led him ultimately to walk away from the congregation. Faith Lutheran announced last year that it would be closing, and selling its land to Prairie Village to turn into a park. [Why I stopped going to Faith Lutheran in Prairie Village, and now, it’s closing — Kansas City Star]
CHICAGO (AP) — A nursing mother is suing for discrimination after being told she should use the men’s restroom to express breast milk when she reported for jury duty at a Chicago court.
Attorney Judith Miller says a clerk told her Oct. 2 that there was no a lactation room in Chicago’s Daley Center. Miller had given birth 11 weeks earlier. She says the clerk said the power outlet in the women’s restroom was broken, but that she could use the men’s to pump instead.
Miller left the courthouse and didn’t serve.
Miller and the American Civil Liberties Union have filed a lawsuit alleging discrimination by Chicago and Cook County under the Illinois Human Rights Act.
Cook County officials say the clerk was misinformed and that all city and county courts have private spaces available for nursing mothers.
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UK wants Malik Monk to rebound more
Kentucky assistant coach Tony Barbee said Monday that rebounding is a point of emphasis going into Tuesday's game with Texas A&M. Barbee said guard Malik Monk can help out on the boards.
Deported Migrant Waits Anxiously To Be Reunited With His Daughter A Guatemalan farmer and his young daughter were apprehended crossing the border illegally and were separated. Six weeks later, he's been deported and his daughter remains in a New York shelter.
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DANVERS, Mass. — No, a live alligator was not lurking by the side of a Massachusetts highway this weekend: It was just a plastic toy.
The Salem News (http://bit.ly/2w3mn06 ) reports that police in Danvers got their first report of an alligator along Route 128 at around 8:40 a.m. Sunday. One person walked into a police station to report the alligator on the southbound side of the highway a couple of hours later.
The reports prompted a frenzy on Twitter.
Officers who went to investigate found a foot-and-a-half plastic toy discarded by the side of the road. They removed it.
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ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — A lawyer for former residential school students excluded from a national apology in 2008 says Justin Trudeau will be in Labrador on Nov. 24 to apologize.
Steven Cooper says the Prime Minister’s Office has confirmed he’ll be in Goose Bay for an event that’s expected to include about 300 people.
About 1,000 class-action members accepted a $50-million package from the federal government to settle claims of abuse and cultural losses.
A spokesman for Trudeau could not be immediately reached.
Former prime minister Stephen Harper excluded the province’s former residential schools from an apology and compensation package, saying they were different.
But lawyers for students of four schools in Labrador and one in Newfoundland argued Ottawa owed the same duty of care to them after the province joined Confederation in 1949.
The Jigawa Government has concluded plans to distribute 300 mini-harvesters to farmers and youths under its Cluster Farming Scheme. The Special Adviser to Governor Muhammad Badaru, on Rice Production Jamilu Usaman-Danmalam, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Dutse on Wednesday. Jamilu-Danmalam said that the gesture was to encourage…
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Orlando Christian Prep 2019 forward CJ Walker is one of the top players in the country, checking in at No. 99 in the Rivals Top 100. The four-star forward can do it all on the court and college coa...
The dean of a journalism school and a former executive director of the Mississippi Press Association will be inducted into the newspaper group's hall of fame.
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DENVER (AP) – Taylor Swift has won long-awaited vindication after a jury decided that a radio host groped her during a pre-concert photo op four years ago.
After a weeklong trial over dueling lawsuits, jurors determined Monday that fired Denver DJ David Mueller assaulted the pop star by grabbing her backside during a backstage meet-and-greet.
The six-woman, two-man jury also found that Swift’s mother and radio liaison were within their rights to contact Mueller’s bosses.
Mueller sued the Swifts and their radio handler, Frank Bell, seeking up to $3 million for his ruined career.
Just before closing arguments, the judge dismissed Taylor Swift from Mueller’s lawsuit and drastically reduced the amount Mueller could collect.
The singer-songwriter said in her countersuit that she wanted a symbolic $1 and the chance to stand up for other women.
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There are small but significant pockets of resistance and resentment in England to the wanton way in which counties have snapped up so many nonnationals, especially South Africans
A California university professor who called Barbara Bush "an amazing racist" and cheered the former first lady's death won't be punished.
Fresno State President Joseph Castro announced Tuesday that the school reviewed her comments and determined that Randa Jarrar didn't violate any policies.
He says Jarrar was acting as a private citizen using her personal Twitter account and her remarks are therefore protected as free speech by the U.S. Constitution.
Jarrar couldn't immediately be reached for comment.
The English professor provoked a storm of criticism last week with her tweets following Bush's death at the age of 92. Jarrar called her "a generous and smart and amazing racist who, along with her husband, raised a war criminal."
Wise Brother Media – Here’s a reminder to look up from your phone once in a while.
There’s a 47-year-old woman who was traveling across China on a train last week. She was lying down on her side, looking at her phone. And she didn’t move from that position for the entire twenty hours.
So when she got off the train in Guangzhou, China, she fainted on the platform.
She was rushed to the hospital, where the surgeons found she had two life-threatening blood clots on her brain.
The neurologist who treated her says, quote, “We think she kept the same posture for too long, which compressed the blood vessels on the right side of her neck.”
Fortunately, they were able to remove the blood clots and the woman is recovering.
When reporters went to interview her in her hospital room, she was in bed, staring at her phone.
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Thomas Gunderson’s story has gone viral.
Gunderson was shot in the leg during the Las Vegas mass shooting.
But when the President walked into his room to greet him, Thomas stood up to shake his hand. He says no matter what, he always stands for the flag, the anthem and the president.
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NWQ Investment Management Company LLC decreased its position in Alphabet Inc by 0.5% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 57,472 shares of the company's stock after selling 294 shares during the period.
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Cafe for people with dementia and their carers. Come and make new friends, have a friendly chat and get to know more about the place you live in. Although originally planned around Alzheimer's disease/dementia, the cafe has moved on a little and now supports a variety of those in need of support, including those with learning difficulties, mental health problems, those living alone and those who simply need a chat and a bit of support.
Downey Jr., Linklater to make film based on podcast
Richard Linklater and Robert Downey Jr. are teaming up to make a film adapted from a podcast.
Megan Ellison’s Annapurna Pictures announced Monday evening that it will produce the untitled film, with Linklater directing and Downey Jr. starring. It will be based on the episode “Man of the People” from the Reply All podcast. The episode, which aired in January, chronicles the true story of a doctor who scammed his way to fame and fortune, and the doctor who brought him down.
Downey Jr. previously starred in Linklater’s animated “A Scanner Darkly.” The new film will be a break from Downey’s Iron Man duties, which include the upcoming “Spider-Man: Homecoming” and next year’s “Avenger’s Infinity War.”
Linklater is also prepping “The Last Flag Flying” with Steve Carell and Bryan Cranston. (AP)
The super-fight between Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather is a done deal, and now they even have a fight poster to prove it.
Showtime, who handles the broadcast side of Mayweathers bouts, dropped this poster on Wednesday, just a few hours after the mega-fight was announced.
As many would have imagined, Mayweather is the A-side headed into this bout and the poster isnt bad at all. But surely, UFC fans are waiting to see what our friend Boss Logic comes up with
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Traffic has been delayed in both directions after a car flipped sideways on a major West Yorkshire road.
West Yorkshire Police released this image of a bad accident on the A644 Huddersfield Road, Brighouse.
A spokesman for the force said: "Thankfully only minor injury. Traffic still quite slow going."
Have you seen any other traffic incidents in the area? Tweet us @leedsnews when safe to do so and let us know.
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One man is in hospital according to police after a shooting in Maple Ridge Sunday evening.
Ridge Meadows RCMP said in a release that the incident wasn't random and that there is no further threat to public safety.
Witnesses say they heard shots around 5 p.m. Shortly after, there was a heavy police presence on Dewdney Trunk near 203rd Street.
A worker in a nearby convenience store says a woman ran into the store and told him someone had been shot, and asked him to call 911.
No land, no money
The Suki Kinari Hydropower Project is being built in the Naran Valley by the federal government. It will provide 870MW to national grid after its completion. All is well up till here. However, there is one thing that requires immediate attention from the government. Landowners who were asked to vacate their land were given only Rs140,000 per kanal which is not enough even for buying a single marla anywhere.
Owing to this injustice many protests have been arranged in the past. But the government didn’t pay attention to the problems faced by the locals. The federal government must address the concerns of the affected population at the earliest.
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CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum said on Friday that an announcement on Manny Pacquiao’s next fight– scheduled April 14 at Madison Square Garden in New York City – should come in the next few days.
“It will be on the same night Jeff Horn and Terence Crawford will fight for the (world welterweight title),” said Arum at the American Bank Center.
“We’re just waiting and we will do the announcement once Manny’s on board,” said the 86-year-old Arum.
The identity of Pacquiao’s opponent remains under wraps although the name of former world champion Mike Alvarado has been mentioned many times.
Pacquiao, 39, lost to Horn in his last fight in July in Brisbane and is raring to get back on track.
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PHOENIX — Charges have been dropped against Arizona Cardinals second-round draft pick Christian Kirk, who was arrested on counts of disorderly conduct and property damage in February.
The Arizona Republic reports that Scottsdale city records show the charges against Kirk were dropped Tuesday. He was arrested by Scottsdale police after leaving the Waste Management Phoenix Open on Feb. 3.
Scottsdale police say Kirk was with a group that was intoxicated and throwing rocks at cars.
The Cardinals had said they were aware before they drafted Kirk that the wide receiver had been arrested on the charges.
BALLARD , JaKisha L., of Jackson, a son, Ja'Zye Amir, born February 9, 8 pounds at Henry Ford Allegiance Health. Grandparents are Bobbie Jones of Jackson, Jabbar Ballard of Indianapolis, Ind., and Tara McClinton of Lansing.
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Big News on a Crazy Brock Lesnar Feud, "Broken" Hardy Plans for WWE RAW Revealed, Vince McMahon Upset with WWE Newcomer, New GIFs & Galleries, More
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PARIS (AP) — An international economic watchdog says threatened new trade barriers and rising oil prices could hurt long-awaited global economic growth.
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development said Wednesday that "the threat of trade restrictions has begun to adversely affect confidence" and tariffs "would negatively influence investment and jobs."
The Paris-based agency did not specifically name U.S. President Donald Trump, but its forecast comes as his administration threatens tariffs or other limits on foreign steel and cars. Other countries have threatened retaliatory trade barriers.
The OECD also said persistently high oil prices could push up inflation and push down household incomes.
After a first-quarter slowdown, the OECD slightly revised down its forecast for world economic growth this year to 3.8 percent, with 3.9 percent expected next year.
The United States Postal Service launched its Informed Delivery program today across the country. This program emails people photos of mail that will be delivered to their mailboxes the next day.
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A woman is in serious condition and a male suffered minor injuries after two cars collided in Scarborough’s Morningside area on Saturday afternoon.
Toronto police say they were called to Shadowood Court in the Milner and Morningside avenues area for a report of a crash.
Toronto paramedics said they located a woman with serious injuries and rushed her to Sunnybrook Hospital in serious condition.
A male was taken to a local hospital for treatment of minor injuries.
Traffic services investigators are at the scene working to determine the cause of the collision.
MOUNT HOLLY, N.J. (CBS) – They come twice a year across New Jersey. Sheriffs hit the streets before dawn looking for people in arrears on their child support payments.
Fifty-one people were rounded up in the latest raids conducted by police and sheriff’s deputies in Burlington County. They had owed more than $1.2 million in child support, according to Undersheriff Bryan Norcross. He says many have been through this drill before.
“We find a lot of people will set up an arrangement and they try to make that good faith effort to continue that, and sometimes they fall on their luck and they can’t continue to pay,” Norcross told KYW Newsradio. “So they wind up back in the system again with another warrant and we go out again after them.”
One person tried to flee when the knock came on his door in Willingboro. He was slapped with another charge: resisting arrest. Three more had fugitive warrants against them, including one who was wanted in Pennsylvania.
It’s a little later than previously estimated, but the aerospace company backed by Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, Blue Origin, says its planning to take customers into space within the next 18 months—or by April 2019.
Early on, Blue Origin had said it planned to test flights in 2017 with pilots and engineers, and take customers on rides in 2018. The company later said that those test flights likely wouldn’t happen until next year.
“Within the next 18 months we’re going to be launching humans into space,” Blue Origin CEO Bob Smith said during the National Space Council meeting Thursday, according to CNN. Smith added that the passengers would be “everyday citizens.”
It’s still unclear how much the 11-minute ride is expected to cost. Though a similar trip on Virgin Galactic is priced at $250,000.
SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk meanwhile plans to send two paying passengers to fly around the moon in late 2018.
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio skipped the Staten Island Zoo's annual Groundhog Day ceremony — several years after dropping a groundhog that later died.
De Blasio — responding to a question Friday on WNYC — said that there are "fine elected officials" who are "much more adept at handling groundhogs" than he is.
Staten Island Chuck — a three-decade veteran of weather predictions — indicates there'll be an early spring.
The last time de Blasio held a ceremonial groundhog — a stand-in named Charlotte — was in 2014.
Charlotte died several days after being dropped; the zoo says it was unlikely that the death was related.
In 2009, Chuck bit then-Mayor Michael Bloomberg.
Says de Blasio: "I've done my time."
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Allegedly founded at a summer camp, Them Coulee Boys have come a long way since then. Born in the back valleys of Western Wisconsin, Them Coulee Boys craft a brand of Americana that blends punk, bluegrass, and rock & roll.
What's left is music that feels like a conversation, all while knowing just how diverse a conversation can be. A love letter or a farewell fight. A drunken confession or a sober realization. A fist raised in protest, or a hand held in harmony. Them Coulee Boys want you to find your voice in their music, and sing along.
Guitar, banjo, mandolin, bass, and a lone kick drum provide the pulse that drives the
State won't support Quartzsite leasing Colorado River water
QUARTZSITE, Ariz. (AP) — The state's water agency says it won't endorse a proposed lease of Colorado River water from Quartzsite.
The small town in La Paz County has an annual allocation of 1,070 acre-feet of river water. But it doesn't have a way to get the water from the river about 20 miles away.
The Central Arizona Water Conservation District has proposed leasing it for up to 50 years to replenish groundwater around Phoenix and Tucson.
The district and Quartzsite sought a recommendation from the Arizona Department of Water Resources.
Department director Tom Buschatzke says it won't support the lease because Quartzsite hasn't put the water to beneficial use.
The conservation district says the decision is disappointing.
The lease still can be submitted to the U.S. Department of the Interior for a final say.
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Hough & Co. leased 3,609 square feet at Logger Creek Plaza, 345 E. Bobwhite Court, Suite 200, in Boise. Gregg Davis of Keller Williams Realty represented the tenant and Jamie Anderson and Dave Cadwell of Colliers International represented the landlord. Strive Counseling Inc. leased 891 square feet at First Street Marketplace, 1214-1224 First St. S., Suite ...
SHANGHAI (AP) — Volkswagen, Europe’s biggest automaker, plans to launch its first pure-electric car in China next year as Beijing steps up pressure on the industry to reduce reliance on gasoline.
The announcement Tuesday comes on the eve of the Shanghai auto show, which showcases industry efforts to create electric cars with consumer appeal. General Motors Co.’s Buick unit and Ford Motor Co. also have announced plans this year for new electric models in China.
The head of VW’s China unit, Jochem Heizmann, said the electric car will be produced with a local partner. Heizmann said it will be the first in what VW plans as a full range of electric models.
LONDON (AP) — Formula One says it is ending the practice of using "grid girls" and "podium girls" at races.
F1 managing director of commercial operations Sean Bratches says the use of the women on the grid is clearly "at odds with modern day societal norms."
At F1 races, women dressed in uniform walk out onto the grid shortly before the race and then stand in front of each driver's car, holding up the driver's number. Women also stand along the winner on the podium after the race.
The 2018 season begins on March 25 at the Australian GP in Melbourne.
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RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — The Palestinian president has called the U.S. ambassador to Israel a "son of a dog," in an angry rant against the Trump administration.
In a speech Monday, President Mahmoud Abbas pre-emptively rejected an expected White House peace proposal.
He criticized the U.S. recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital, the American plan to move its embassy to the city and the cutting off of hundreds of millions of dollars in aid to the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees.
He also condemned Ambassador David Friedman's close ties with the West Bank settler movement, describing him as a "son of a dog."
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"Some say wait for their plan," Abbas said. "What shall we wait for? No, we will not wait, and we will not allow that."
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Baku. 24 November. REPORT.AZ/ Official sources state that 155 people have been killed and 120 injured in a bomb expolosion in Northern Sinai on Friday.
Report informs Unknown militants detonated a bomb in a mosque in the village of al-Rawdah in the center of the town of Bir al-Abed in Northern Sinai during Friday prayers.
Eyewitness reports say that the militiants were dressed in military uniforms and drove two 4x4 vehicles in the attack.
The Ministry of Health have said that the attackers have also opened fire on ambulances carrying the injured.
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Baku. 24 November. REPORT.AZ/ At least 50 people were killed as a result of attack of terrorists to a mosque in north Sinai, Egypt.
Report informs referring to the foreign media, suicide attack was committed at afternoon prayers.
A source in the security services said that terrorists triggered an exploision device during the Friday's preaching, RIA Novosti reported.
According to the latest information, 75 people were injuried.
BOSTON (AP) — The government of Bermuda has sued a Massachusetts hospital, saying it bribed the island's former leader in order to secure business there.
The Boston Globe (http://bit.ly/2l7GYrA ) reports that the federal suit filed Tuesday alleges that Lahey Hospital and Medical Center and Ewart Brown, a doctor who was Bermuda's premier from 2006 to 2010, were part of a racketeering conspiracy that spanned 20 years.
The suit alleges that in return for bribes disguised as consulting fees, Brown directed a large share of the island's health care business to Lahey, including lucrative contracts to interpret unnecessary MRIs and CT scans performed at two clinics owned by Brown.
Lahey said in a statement that the allegations are "baseless and without merit."
Bermuda, a British territory, is seeking unspecified damages from Burlington-based Lahey.
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Now is an exciting time for the automotive painting and coating industry, as it faces up to challenges ranging from multi-material assemblies to e-mobility. By Xavier Boucherat
The global painting and coating market is worth in the region of US$130bn, and last year the automotive coatings market accounted for approximately US$11.57bn of that. A 2016 report from MarketsandMarkets suggests this could grow to US$16.24bn by 2021. The process of painting and coating cars incorporates several players, from OEMs, to paint suppliers such as PPG, to industrial automation suppliers such as Durr, to chemical suppliers such as Henkel.
As the automotive industry moves through a period of rapid change, so too will the painting and coating sector. The challenges and opportunities ahead could prove as varied and colourful as the cars themselves. This article highlights some of the key issues in automotive painting and coating….
Galway Bay fm newsroom: Galway City Council will begin the next phase of work on improving traffic congestion at the Parkmore and IDA business parks tomorrow.
The new phase of works will include the extension of the right turning lane at Briarhill Junction on the approach from the Coolagh Roundabout.
The works will provide additional capacity at the junction in order to deal with inbound morning traffic.
The improvements will be completed during off peak times of the day and will not cause significant delays to motorists.
There are a lot of great golf courses here in Huntsville, but according to Golf Digest there are none better than the Ledges Country Club, rating the course the 3rd best in the entire state of Alabama. "They did a great job designing the course, you are able to move between to tee boxes to have a variety of shot selection, and it`s a tough course," Ledges Chief Operating Officer Jim Ausley said.
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BARBERTON >> Authorities say an Ohio woman shot her husband multiple times earlier this year and dismembered his body.
Forty-nine-year-old Marcia Eubank has been charged with murder in the death of 54-year-old Howard Eubank. Records don’t show an attorney for her.
The Summit County sheriff’s office says in a release that deputies went to the couple’s home in Coventry Township in suburban Akron on Saturday when the couple’s adult son called about possible remains. The deputies found deteriorating remains tentatively identified as those of Howard Eubank. The release says investigators believe Eubank was killed earlier this year in a “domestic-related incident.”
Authorities say Marcia Eubank was arrested later Saturday in a store parking lot. A Barberton Municipal Court judge on Monday set bond for her at $1 million.
Many are reflecting Monday night on pop icon George Michael's life after passing away at the age of 53 on Christmas day. George Michael first achieved fame in the mid-80s, and now more than 30 years later, he is still remembered by some as one of the best.
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Brisbane City Council has spent the past two years secretly snapping up the bushland equivalent of more than 400 Suncorp Stadium playing surfaces.
Brisbane ratepayers have been forking out about $30 million a year to fund council’s ambition to secure 10 years' worth of bushland acquisition, equalling 750 hectares, in just four years.
Brisbane City Council will spend $120 million acquiring about 750 hectares of bushland in four years.
The council announced its fast-tracked bushland acquisition program in 2016.
So far in the 2017-18 financial year, the council purchased 25 hectares of bushland at Keperra and Burbank, bringing the acquisition’s halfway total to 400 hectares, or more than 400 sporting fields.
Brisbane lord mayor Graham Quirk said the council generally did not make its acquisition plans for a specific site public until a purchase had been made.
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SANAA, Yemen — Yemeni security officials say a bomb has killed 11 civilians and wounded others in a busy district of a southern city.
They say the explosion struck a market in Qataba, in the southern Dhale province, on Monday, without providing further details.
No one immediately claimed the attack, but al-Qaida and Islamic State militants operate in southern Yemen.
The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they weren’t authorized to speak to the press.
Dhale is controlled by forces loyal to the internationally recognized government, which is at war with Shiite rebels known as Houthis. A Saudi-led coalition has been fighting alongside the government since 2015.
A smart (?) young fan sitting courtside wore two jerseys to the Warriors-Kings game in Sacramento on Friday night. He had a Vince Carter jersey on top of a Steph Curry jersey.
While watching Curry warm up, the kid took off the Kings one and stuffed it in a bag. He was probably hoping to try to get an autograph.
When you're a Kings fan but Steph's in the building 😂 pic.twitter.com/5GYAj5gTPN — Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) February 3, 2018
The Warriors are the best team in the NBA and fans from all across the world love them. This was also demonstrated a couple years ago when a Lakers fan was caught changing into a Warriors jersey mid-game.
But in this case, something’s telling me Carter and Curry wouldn’t mind what the kid did. They’d most likely just laugh about it.
When you’re talking to a legend but have business to take care of 😂👌🏽 pic.twitter.com/E5lb7Rbw5b — Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) February 3, 2018
You always have to be prepared if you want a good shot at an autograph.
Drifters Waterway Holidays and the Canal and River Trust are hosting taster sessions on Sunday, April 23, at 19 locations across England and Wales. Venues hosting the sessions include Anglo Welsh Holidays at Mill Lane, Great Haywood; Countrywide Cruisers at The Wharf, Brewood; and Black Prince Holidays at Festival Park Marina, Etruria.
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A total of 41 area seniors will be on the floor Sunday when the fourth annual Blanchard Valley Conference/Putnam County League All-Star Basketball games take place at the University of Findlay’s Croy Gymnasium. The girls game will begin at 5 p.m. with the boys game set for 15 minutes after the…
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On their first day of trading, bitcoin futures surged past $18,000 , adding to a streak for the digital currency that began the year at just $1,000 and has nearly tripled in value over the past month alone. From a report:
Nollywood Actress, Onyii Alex posted a photo on her Instagram page of herself posing with Super eagles player, Ihenacho.
She revealed they have been friends for so long and can’t remember who is the bad influence over the other.
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Minister of Communication Manoj Sinha. (Express photo by Ravi Kanojia) Minister of Communication Manoj Sinha. (Express photo by Ravi Kanojia)
Telecom Minister Manoj Sinha today sought to allay concerns over radiation emitted from mobile towers, saying studies so far have not revealed any health hazards. The minister further emphasised that prescribed limits for radiation emissions in India are more stringent than global norms.
The comments come in the wake of a report that Supreme Court has ordered shutting down of a BSNL mobile tower in Gwalior on the plea of a 42-year-old cancer patient. The order is expected to intensify ongoing deliberations on the impact of radiation from mobile phone towers on health.
Sinha also said that call drops situation had improved significantly in the last few months. “In the last four months, our data shows that call drops have reduced by 60 per cent,” the minister said on the sidelines of a CII event.
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British counterterrorism police were investigating Wednesday after two people were left in critical condition, exposed to an unknown substance a few miles from where a former Russian spy and his daughter were poisoned with a nerve agent. (July 4) AP
'Sex and the City' star Cynthia Nixon running for governor
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - Former "Sex and the City" star Cynthia Nixon says she'll challenge Gov. Andrew Cuomo in New York's Democratic primary in September.
Her announcement Monday sets up a race pitting an openly gay liberal activist against a two-term incumbent with a $30 million war chest and possible presidential ambitions.
In a video on Twitter, the public education advocate says "We want our government to work again."
Nixon in recent speeches has called on Democrats nationally to carve out a strong liberal identity instead of being merely the "anti-Trump party."
Nixon is a 51-year-old Manhattan mother of three and an ally of Democratic New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, who frequently clashes with Cuomo on various issues.
The 60-year-old Cuomo was favored 66 percent to 19 percent over Nixon in a recent Siena College poll.
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SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Brigham Young University has banned beards for most students and faculty since the 1960s, but attitudes and enforcement of the policy at the Mormon church-owned school have relaxed in recent years.
The Salt Lake Tribune reports the school approved beards on campus in 2015 for Muslims, Sikhs and other students to honor their non-faith of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints or LDS.
The school further has deemed that “full-time or part-time non-LDS faculty who are employed at BYU for one year or less may wear a beard, unless it is intended that they continue their employment with BYU for longer than one year.”
Nearly 5,000 people have signed a petition to end the school’s beard ban.
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His smiling face put a shiny bow on the Steelers' win over the Ravens on Sunday night.
Shortly after Chris Boswell kicked another late-game field goal, this time to send the Steelers to a 39-38 win at Heinz Field, Ryan Shazier posted a video from his hospital bed on the Steelers' official twitter account.
"We got a 'W' today," Shazier says "It got scary, but hey, we know how to pull it out, baby. Here we go Steelers."
After a game that wasn't short on emotions, the Steelers connected with Shazier via a video chat from the locker room after the game to present him with the game ball.
Ben Roethlisberger can be seen gathering the team, declaring "Let's get a 'Shay' on three."
Ryan Shazier was able to celebrate with his teammates from his hospital bed as the Steelers clinched the AFC North and gave him the game ball! ❤️ pic.twitter.com/mjr7DPanhF — Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) December 11, 2017
TOKYO (AP) - Japanese telecommunications, internet and solar company SoftBank Group Corp. is buying U.S. investment company Fortress Investment Group for $3.3 billion.
The deal was announced by both sides Wednesday. New York-based Fortress, which manages global investments, said its senior professionals will stay to keep up its fund performance.
Tokyo-based SoftBank has been aggressive in global acquisitions. Chief Executive Masayoshi Son was recently seen with President Donald Trump, who praised his promise to invest and create jobs in the U.S.
SoftBank owns the U.S. wireless company Sprint Corp. and Britain's ARM Holdings. ARM is known as an innovator in the "internet of things," and in technology used in smartphones.
It has set up a $25 billion private fund for technology investments that it says may grow to $100 billion.
A lucky Christchurch resident is counting the ways they can spend their money after pocketing $20.2 million in what is the fourth largest lottery win in the South Island.
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The person took home the Powerball First Division on Saturday night after buying their ticket from the Hornby Mall Lotto.
They are the first big Powerball winner in the new year after 19 people won Powerball in 2017.
Four other lucky Lotto players also shared in the prizes on Saturday.
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An auto-rickshaw driver was interrogated in connection with the case (Representational)
The body of an unidentified teenage girl was found near a jungle in southeast Delhi, the police said today.
Police were informed about the body lying in a jungle around 4.30 PM, said Chinmoy Biswal, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Southeast).
The body was sent to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) for postmortem, he said.
Police are verifying footage of CCTV cameras installed around the area.
An auto-rickshaw driver was interrogated in connection with the case, the officer added.
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Bellinger hit home runs Saturday and Sunday in the weekend series at Dodger Stadium and resumed his latest power surge with his 16th and 17th of the season Tuesday at Progressive Field. Yasiel Puig crushed a two-run homer in the second inning Tuesday to give the Dodgers an early 2-0 lead over the Indians .
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GREELEY, Colo. — Freshman Jalen Sanders had 17 of his career-high 21 points in the first half, Andre Spight finished with 20 points, five rebounds and five assists and Northern Colorado cruised to a 104-53 win over Division II Panhandle State on Sunday.
Chaz Glotta added 15 points, Jonah Radebaugh scored 12 and Anthony Johnson 10 for the Bears. Spight, Glotta and Radebaugh each hit four of the Northern Colorado’s season-high 18 3-pointers on 34 attempts. The Bears came in shooting 27.2 per cent from 3-point range.
Sanders, whose previous high was 15 points, scored eight points during a 16-5 run that made it 32-17 and Northern Colorado (7-3), which never trailed, led by double figures the rest of the way. The Bears scored the final 20 first-half points, including nine by Sanders, and led by 35 points at the break.
Jace Kerr had 13 points and Tyler Pate scored 12 for Panhandle State.
Northern Colorado topped the 100-point plateau for the first time since a 127-81 win over NAIA Southwest on Nov. 10, 2012.
FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany, March 30 The auto supplier industry will see further megamergers in the wake of ZF's acquisition of TRW and Intel's acquisition of Mobileye, ZF Chief Executive Stefan Sommer said on Thursday.
The complexity of self-driving cars is forcing high tech software and semiconductor companies to team up with auto suppliers and manufacturers, a dynamic that is likely to spur more takeovers and acquisitions going forward, ZF's CEO said.
"If you look at all of these megamergers, they have a clear deal rationale. As this is the case, and we still have companies that collaborate, and could still collaborate, I am expecting more megamergers," Sommer told journalists gathered at the company's annual results press conference in Friedrichshafen, Germany on Thursday. (Reporting by Edward Taylor; Editing by Harro ten Wolde)
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A new study finds roughly half of those enrolled in Michigan's Medicaid program since its expansion have jobs and another quarter unemployed are likely to be in poor health.
Authors of the study released Monday by the University of Michigan Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation say the findings raise concerns about work requirements for Medicaid enrollees. The Trump administration urges states to consider changes to Medicaid programs to encourage work and independence and some have asked for work requirements or other waivers.
Lead author Renuka Tipirneni asks if screening and tracking enrollees are worthwhile when a minority aren't employed and are potentially able to work.
The peer-reviewed study is based on surveys of about 4,000 people enrolled in Michigan's program. The findings were published in JAMA Internal Medicine.
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Cross-currency swap markets face a rough start to 2017. Traders fear that diverging central bank policy, a shift in corporate borrowing dynamics and a repatriation of US money will all upset the basis at different parts of the curve. Dan Alderson reports.
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One week ago, a Lee's Summit North senior took her own life. On Friday, loved ones gathered to remember her.
The Briton leads the world championship by 34 points after he eked everything out of his car to seal second place in Malaysia last weekend despite both Ferrari and Red Bull being faster.
After the race Mercedes chief Toto Wolff admitted this year’s car was becoming more and more capricious, while on Thursday Hamilton labelled his car “stubborn”.
Sebastian Vettel is his closest rival and the Ferrari man topped the timesheet ahead of Hamilton after first practice at Suzuka.
Heavy rain fell before and during second practice, with half of the 90-minute session written off after only five drivers set full lap times, with Hamilton the quickest.
Video: Osinbajo leads ex-leaders to sing for Nigeria
Former Nigerian leaders, Yakubu Gowon, Olusegun Obasanjo, Ernest Shonekan combine with former deputies, Ebitu Ukiwe, Alex Ekwueme, Oladipo Diya and current vice president Professor Yemi Osinbajo sing a hymn for a greater, united and peaceful Nigeria in 2017.
The song is Isaac Watts hymn, “Our God, Our Help in Ages Past,” with the video recorded early December 2016.
The video will surely give Nigerians the right vibes to begin another year’s journey.
Happy New Year for Nigeria. With celestial help, Nigeria shall surely overcome the present difficulties!.
The celebration isn't over yet. After the birth of Christ comes Epiphany on Jan. 6. The organ will bring us this reminder on Jan. 8 at 4 p.m. at the Church of St. Michael and All Angels, when organist George M. Kennedy gives a concert.
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Rotarians viewing a 3D printer, from left, are Don Mayeux, Michelle DeRouen, Dr. Jason Smith, Brett Garcille, Nickie Toups and Dwight Jodon. Michael Scanlan, an assistant physics professor at LSUE, demonstrated the technology to the club recently by printing a key chain with LSUE on it. (Photos by Harlan Kirgan)
Former Manchester United captain Gary Neville described the importance of the Busby Babes legacy at Old Trafford.
A Texas judge has ordered a comprehensive psychological evaluation of a former nurse convicted of killing a toddler and giving an overdose to an infant who survived.
Genene Jones is charged with killing four other babies and awaits trial on a murder charge for the death of 11-month-old Joshua Sawyer in December 1981. Her attorneys requested the evaluation in the hope of supporting Jones' claims of diminished capacity because of strokes and her assertion that she hears phantom voices.
Authorities suspect Jones, who's 67, is responsible for the deaths of as many as 60 children. She's served decades in prison since her first murder conviction in 1984 and was to be released last March, but Bexar (bayr) County prosecutors obtained indictments charging her with murder in four other infant deaths.
MESA, Ariz. (AP) — Jake Arrieta is hopeful of receiving a contract extension with the Chicago Cubs before he hits free agency after this season, yet he also realizes this could be his final year with the club if talks don’t materialize.
The ace right-hander and 2015 NL Cy Young Award winner landed a one-year deal for $15,637,500 last month. As the reigning World Series champions geared up for the first pitchers and catchers workout, Arrieta insisted Wednesday that his future isn’t going to be something he allows to be a distraction at the start of spring training.
Arrieta says, “I don’t want to see that time come to an end, my time as a Cub.”
He came to the Cubs in a trade from Baltimore in 2013 and helped them end a 108-year championship drought.
Back in 2013, standup comedian Rory Scovel did a set at Jack White’s Third Man Records in Nashville, and White subsequently released the gig as an album, Rory Scovel Live At Third Man Records, on — you guessed it — Third Man Records. Scovel’s new Netflix special Rory Scovel Tries Stand-Up For The First Time is debuting next week, and now White has once again teamed up with him by appearing in the trailer. Watch below.
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A man from Mali was holding a woman hostage in the African country’s consulate in Barcelona, police said Monday.
A spokeswoman from the Mossos d’Esquadra, the regional police force in Catalonia where the seaside city is located, told AFP they received an alert mid-afternoon “that a woman was being held against her will inside Mali’s consulate in Barcelona.”
Police officers are negotiating with him, the spokeswoman said.
Spanish media said the woman being held is the wife of the honorary consul, adding the man was requesting the necessary legal papers to be able to return to Mali, but the Mossos spokeswoman would not confirm these details.
It is unclear whether he is armed or not.
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Gov. Raimondo signs more than 100 bills, vetoes 3
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo cleared her desk of all pending legislation, signing more than 100 bills while vetoing three others.
The Providence Journal reports that the Democratic governor vetoed bills that would have made it a felony to socially isolate seniors and another bill that would have required marijuana growing to be disclosed in real estate transactions. Raimondo on Monday also vetoed insurance legislation pushed through in the final minutes of the legislative session.
That bill passed the General Assembly minutes before midnight and appeared suddenly on the Senate calendar and clearing the chamber 13-12. It was opposed by an administration banking official.
The governor's office said Monday that Raimondo signed more than 100 bills, clearing her desk of all legislation sent to her by the General Assembly.
Too Much Metal for One Hand recently announced a special pop up shop with Summerfest on that will take place at the Friday, April 21 Gallery Night at 6 p.m. The pop up will introduce 12 exclusive t-shirt designs that celebrate the 50th anniversary of Milwaukee’s iconic music festival, with six designs from Too Much Metal and six designs from Summerfest.
“We’re building this night like a VIP record drop,” said Fred Gillich, Too Much Metal designer. “In fact, we have actually pressed and made 200 limited edition gold records commemorating Summerfest’s achievement. There’s real gold metallic powder printed on this record. It’s insanely rad.”
The shirts will only be available April 21-22 at the Too Much Metal Showroom (207 E. Buffalo St.). To guarantee admission and all access to the Too Much Metal/Summerfest Pop Up Shop, patrons must purchase their shirts online here. When arriving, present your order ID or name to receive your VIP pass at the door.
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A Diamond 40 trainer aircraft belonging to the Nigerian Air Force crashed in the outskirt of Kaduna on Monday.
The Diamond 40 trainer aircraft is a one-person seated aircraft used for the training of students at the 401 Flying Training School, Kaduna.
A statement by the spokesman of the Nigerian Air Force, Air Vice Marshal Olatokunbo Adesanya and obtained in Kaduna, said the aircraft was forced-landed on the outskirt of Kaduna by the student pilot on board the jet.
Adesanya explained that the incident which took place “today, March 19, 2018, was as a result of an airborne emergency that could not enable the pilot fly the aircraft back to the base.”
The statement read, “A Nigerian Air Force (NAF) student pilot has force landed a Diamond 40 Trainer Aircraft on the outskirts of Kaduna while on a solo mission, as part of flying training at the 401 Flying Training School, Kaduna. “
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Police searching for Ian Attfield, who is missing from Crawley, are extending their enquiries to Eastbourne.
The 58-year-old was last seen at his address in Crawley on Saturday June 2 and police say his disappearance is out of character.
He is described as white, about 6’2”, of medium build, with collar length grey hair. He typically wears straight jeans, a plain top and a lightweight waterproof jacket, and always wears a scarf around his neck. He also often carries a plastic bag.
Enquiries have shown that in the past Ian has expressed interest in Eastbourne, so police are now asking residents to keep an eye open for him.
If you’ve seen Ian since the beginning of June, in Eastbourne, Crawley or elsewhere, or have any information to suggest where he may be, please report it online or call 101, quoting serial 500 of 02/06.
Bill Cosby is facing his second criminal trial on charges that he drugged and sexually assaulted Andrea Constand at his home in suburban Philadelphia more than 14 years ago. The first trial end in a mistrial last June when the jury could not come to a verdict.
Legislation will be introduced today to usher in new citizenship laws — which the Prime Minister says will be central to national security.
Under the revamp, the Immigration Minister would be empowered to set aside decisions made by the independent Administrative Appeals Tribunal while migrants would be forced to wait longer before becoming Australian citizens.
New arrivals hoping to call Australia home would have to pass a tough new English language test set at university standard.
NEENAH, Wis. (WBAY) – A Neenah police squad car and a truck were involved in a crash late Tuesday.
It happened on West Bell Street, just east of I-41.
The Neenah Police Department says no one was hurt.
No further information was released.
The crash is under investigation.
(CNN) - A special Harvest Moon lit up the night sky Wednesday night.
It's the full moon closest to the beginning of fall, and it's a rare sight to see in October since it usually appears in September. Other names for the Harvest Moon include the Travel Moon, Dying Grass Moon and Blood Moon.
NASA said other full moons rise about an hour after sunset. But, the Harvest Moon rises only 20 minutes after. As the name suggests, it gives farmers more light to harvest crops.
2017's Harvest Moon is expected to appear in full until early Saturday morning.
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — We’re finally not living in some sort of endless Siberian snowscape! Which means we’re seeking fresh food served straight from a parked trailer.
That’s right, spring and summer herald the return of food trucks to Minnesota, and we’ve got a hankering for whatever the state’s best has as today’s special.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Roseanne Barr is partly blaming Ambien for the tweet that led to her show’s cancellation, but the maker of the insomnia drug quickly retorted that “racism is not a known side effect.”
Hours after ABC axed her show for her offensive tweet about former Obama adviser Valerie Jarrett — and quickly breaking a promise to stay off Twitter — the comedian was back on the social media platform.
She urged people not to defend her and said of her Jarrett tweet that she was “ambien tweeting” at 2 a.m.
That led to the response on Twitter by the drug maker Sanofi.
People of all races, religions and nationalities work at Sanofi every day to improve the lives of people around the world. While all pharmaceutical treatments have side effects, racism is not a known side effect of any Sanofi medication. — Sanofi US (@SanofiUS) May 30, 2018
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× Police: Man killed in 4-vehicle crash on I-70 in Kansas City
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The driver of a pickup truck has died in a four-vehicle crash on Interstate 70 in Kansas City.
Television station KMBC reports that the crash happened early Wednesday morning. Police say the pickup had stalled in the eastbound lanes of the interstate when it was hit from behind by a car, forcing it down an embankment. The car was then rear-ended by a sport utility vehicle. Police say a fourth car hit debris from the wreckage and the pickup driver’s body.
Police said they didn’t know if the pickup driver was thrown from his vehicle in the crash or was outside of it when the crash happened. He died at the scene.
The driver of one car was taken to a hospital with minor injuries. The other surviving drivers were not hurt.
Celebrating 10 years in business Hartwell Blinds held a special draw for customers.
And the winners who live in Bury St Edmunds are long-standing customers of the blinds company.
Pictured Jamie Brodie, Iliffe Media’s commercial manager, picks out the winners alongside Andrew Hartwell.
The business in Northgate Street, Bury St Edmunds, opened its Newmarket premises five years ago.
Sarah Hartwell, said: “We’ve had a lot of loyalty from customers with repeat business and referrals.”
The winners received a gold i-Pad mini.
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PATERSON, N.J. (CBS) — New Jersey State Police is looking for a man who allegedly abducted his young son and punched the child’s mother in the face on Wednesday morning.
Police say 30-year-old George Berry arrived at the Paterson residence of his child’s mother in violation of a domestic violence restraining order, kicked in the front door and punched her in the face around 7 a.m.
Police say Berry then took 10-month-old Reign Berry and fled in a silver Chrysler Town and Country. An Amber Alert was initially issued, but the child was located safely. Police are still searching for Berry.
Berry is described as a 5-foot-7 black male who weighs 160 pounds.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Paterson police at 973-321-1111.
The RBC Financial Independence in Retirement Poll found only about one-third of baby boomers plan on adjusting their lifestyle plans in order to prepare for three decades after they retire. The poll finds Canadians are most concerned about maintaining their standard of living , having enough savings and covering healthcare costs .
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"He's one of the all-time special athletes in sports history because he's not only a great player but he's the ultimate loyal team and franchise guy," Dallas coach Rick Carlisle said. "All those accomplishments are amazing. The longevity, the productivity, the consistency, the durability. He's just a very rare athlete. As he's in his last year or two or whatever length it's going to be, he's doing it in a way that's helping nurture our young guys along on one hand. On another hand, he's filling a role we need."
'Old Ironsides' to mark Fourth of July with 21-gun salute
BOSTON (AP) — The USS Constitution will sail in Boston Harbor and fire her guns again to mark Independence Day.
The world's oldest commissioned warship still afloat is scheduled to leave its berth at the Charlestown Navy Yard at 10 a.m. Wednesday and glide through the harbor to mark 242 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
The ship nicknamed "Old Ironsides" will travel to Fort Independence on Castle Island and fire a 21-gun salute at around 11:30 a.m.
The 101st Field Artillery from the Massachusetts National Guard will return the salute.
An additional 17-gun salute will fire as the Constitution passes the U.S. Coast Guard Station, the former site of the shipyard where the vessel was built in 1797.
George Lujn, 14, left, of Montgomery, and Calla Jones, 14, of Orange, help pack lunches for military and law enforcement officers during the Military and First Responders Appreciation event hosted by Sabine River Ford and First Financial Bank on Saturday.
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“‘The short-term, dopamine-driven feedback loops we’ve created are destroying how society works,’ said Chamath Palihapitiya, who joined Facebook in 2007 and served as its vice president for user growth,” Kerry Flynn writes for Mashable. “He was referring to the iconic ‘like’ button and other reactions we have while browsing News Feed.”
“The video, first surfaced by The Verge on Monday, is of Palihapitiya speaking at Stanford Graduate School of Business on Nov. 13,” Flynn writes. “Four days prior, Facebook’s founding president Sean Parker echoed similar concerns about Facebook ‘exploiting a vulnerability in human psychology.'”
“Palihapitiya critiqued not only Facebook and social networks but also the state of venture capital in Silicon Valley” Flynn writes. “‘Everybody’s bullshitting,’ he said of the venture capital community. ‘Over time you get one of the 20 [successful investments] and you look like a genius.'”
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The government has warned owners of illegal properties built on wetlands that they face demolition of their structures as government seeks to restore sanity in the housing sector.
The Minister of Environment, Water and Climate Cde Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri has taken a swipe at council and private developers who are allocating space for stands on wetlands.
Speaking on the sidelines of World Wetlands Day commemorated on 2 February every year, Minister Muchinguri expressed concern over illegal constructions on wetlands saying her ministry will soon embark on a demolition exercise of these structures to save the environment.
Zimbabwe is party to the 1971 Iran, Ramsa Convention on Wetlands that seeks to prevent the loss and degradation of wetlands by ensuring that they are correctly used for the benefit of its communities.
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Two Star Wars fans had the proposal of a lifetime at the Star Wars Celebration in Orlando, FL, this past weekend. Dressed as Han Solo and Princess Leia, fans Alex and Amanda stood beside Mark Hamill to have their picture taken — only Alex had something special in mind. He got down on one knee to propose to Amanda as the camera clicked, and the photo captures both her excitement and Hamill’s surprise. Later, Amanda shared a picture of the ring. When Hamill congratulated the couple on his Instagram Stories, she screenshotted his sweet words, writing, “Love you, @hamillhimself! Thank YOU!”
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Applied BioCode Corp :
* Says it plans to issue about 4 million new shares of its common stock
* Says tentative issue price will be at T$40 per share
* 400,000 new shares to be offered to the company's employees and remaining shares will be offered to the existing shareholders
* Proceeds will be used to fulfill the working capital
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/EsfWVo
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A total of 285 people were killed and 1,073 others injured nationwide during a four-day water festival, the official Global New Light of Myanmar reported Tuesday. Among the deaths, 10 were in Nay Pyi Taw, 44 in Yangon, 36 in Mandalay, 26 in Sagaing region, 11 in Tanintharyi region, 37 in Bago region, 11 in Magway region, 20 in Mon state, 17 in Rakhine, 29 in Shan state and 28 in Ayeyawaddy region.
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Sitting proudly on an elevated 653m2 corner site this 1940s character brick and tile property, with fabulous leadlight windows, draws in the sunshine and western views. Once a popular medical practice, this is your opportunity to run your business (with council consents) or transform this potential movie star poolside setting' into a glorious home. Wheelchair access. Zoned: Mixed Housing Urban - a brilliant multi dwelling location with access from Marsden Ave and Mt Eden Rd. Zoned: EGGS and MAGS. ANI and Maungawhau Primary. A rare and special opportunity!!!
An Albany teenager was taken to Mosiac Life Care in St. Joseph following a DeKalb County accident Sunday afternoon five miles south of Union Star.
17-year-old Thomas Crouch received minor injuries.
The highway patrol reports he was southbound when the vehicle he was driving went off the left side of Highway 31, struck an embankment, and came to a stop. The vehicle was demolished.
The patrol said Crouch was using a safety device when the accident occurred at 3:10 pm Sunday.
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Chadwick Hamilton, a helper with Red Oak Sanitation Service, places boxes left along Sweetwater Point into the back of the truck Thursday in Flowery Branch. Workers can end up spending at least two or three extra hours on the job during the busiest time of the year.
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NEW YORK (AP) — The latest on developments in financial markets (All times local):
9:35 a.m.
Stocks are opening solidly higher on Wall Street as the market comes off its worst week since March.
Gains in technology companies and banks early Monday helped send indexes higher. Apple, Microsoft and Facebook each rose about 1 percent in the first few minutes of trading.
Bank of America was up 1.6 percent and JPMorgan Chase rose 1.1 percent.
Signs of anxiety in the market that flared last week were on the wane. Prices for bonds and gold fell.
The Standard & Poor’s 500 rose 19 points, or 0.8 percent, to 2,460.
The Dow Jones industrials rose 128 points, or 0.6 percent, to 21,988. The Nasdaq composite rose 59 points, or 1 percent, to 6,315.
India's largest software services firm TCS today said its shareholders have approved a Rs 16,000 crore share buyback plan.
The buyback programme, which was passed through a special resolution, saw 99.81 percent of the total number of valid votes being cast in favour of the proposal, the company said in a regulatory filing.
The proposed shares under the buyback represent 2.85 percent of the total paid up equity share capital at Rs 2,850 per equity share.
In February, the board of TCS had approved the proposal to buy back up to 5.61 crore equity shares for an aggregate amount not exceeding Rs 16,000 crore.
The buyback is proposed to be made from the shareholders of the company on a proportionate basis under the tender offer route using the stock exchange mechanism, TCS had said earlier.
Thomas Rhett's 1-year-old daughter, Willa Gray, is already proving she's an awesome big sister!
The country star shared a series of clips of Willa and his wife, Lauren Akins, marveling over the newest member of their family -- baby girl Ada James, who was born over the weekend.
WATCH: Thomas Rhett and Wife Lauren Akins Share Gender Reveal With Fans
Rhett shared the cute videos on his Instagram story, which featured Willa adorably dressed in a pink tutu and "Big Sister" T-shirt.
"Can you give Ada a kiss?" Rhett asks Willa, as his mom, Paige Braswell, cradles the newborn.
Moments later, Willa leans in to give her baby sis a kiss on the forehead.
But the "awws" then turn into laughs when Willa starts messing up Ada's hair!
"OK, that was rough," Rhett jokes.
"Lord help us," another post read.
Best of luck to raising two girls, Rhett!
WATCH: Thomas Rhett and Wife Welcome Daughter Ada James
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Good Friday homily at St. Peter’s Basilica: the cross, the only hope of the world
April 17, 2017
Pope Francis presided at the Celebration of the Lord’s Passion in St. Peter’s Basilic on Good Friday.
As is customary, the preacher of the papal household, Father Raniero Cantalamessa, OFM Cap, preached the homily; it was entitled “O crux ave, spes unica: the cross, the only hope of the world.”
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Melinda Hellum, head chef at Waldo County General Hospital, looks to Robert Coombs, kitchen supervisor at Waldo County General Hospital, while peeling a bag of fresh beets at the Waldo County General Hospital in Belfast. The kitchen staff at the hospital is working to bring the locavore, farm-to-table movement to an unusual place: the hospital cafeteria.
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Fire crews in Shropshire will be equipped to help pets caught up in blazes after the service became among the in the UK to carry specially-designed oxygen masks for animals on all fire engines.
The move means that pets who breathe in smoke in house fires have a much better chance of surviving.
The first time a pet oxygen mask was used in Shropshire was to revive a cat in a house fire. Harriet, a 15-year-old tortoiseshell tabby, had fled to a bedroom as smoke from a kitchen fire filled the house.
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Firefighters have also used the masks to revive sheep and spring lambs in Whitchurch.
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MINNEAPOLIS — The Latest on the NFL Honors (all times local):
5:25 p.m.
Aaron Donald is the first pure defensive tackle to win The Associated Press NFL Defensive Player of the Year award since 1999.
Often the province of outside pass rushers and backs, the Los Angeles Rams star broke the trend by earning 23 votes from a nationwide panel of 50 media members who regularly cover the league. Warren Sapp of Tampa Bay was the previous DT to win the award. Others have been Hall of Famers Joe Greene and Cortez Kennedy.
While the Rams’ defence didn’t rank highly in league stats, Donald was a force. The 2014 top defensive rookie spent 2017 destroying blockers, leading all players at his position with 11 sacks and had 58 pressures while usually being double-teamed.
End Calais Campbell, in his first season with the Jaguars, was second with 17 votes. Arizona’s Chandler Jones got five.
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Veteran actress Rekha along with Maharashtra Governor C. Vidyasagar Rao will honour Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan with the Yash Chopra Memorial Award here later this month.
The fourth edition of the event, which commemorates the late filmmaker Yash Chopra by honouring excellence in various spheres of cinema like acting and music, will be held on February 25, the organisers said in a statement.
Shah Rukh has been part of the Hindi film industry for over two decades and has worked in films like "Darr", "Dil To Pagal Hai", "Veer-Zaara" and "Jab Tak Hai Jaan", helmed by Chopra.
The award jury comprised of Pamela Chopra -- widow of Yash Chopra -- and Bollywood luminaries like Hema Malini, Boney Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, Simi Garewal and Padmini Kolhapure.
Me Nam, or Mother Mushroom, the Vietnamese blogger who received the International Women of Courage Award from first lady Melania Trump in March, has been formally charged by the Hanoi government. Me Nam, or Mother Mushroom, the Vietnamese blogger who received the International Women of Courage Award from first lady Melania Trump in March has been formally charged by the Hanoi government for the very activities that earned her the honor, VOA Vietnamese reported .
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What would you do if your husband cheated on you…again?
Taraji P. Henson stars as Melinda, a loyal wife whose husband’s latest infidelity sends her down a vengeful path, in Tyler Perry’s upcoming thriller Acrimony.
In this EXCLUSIVE clip, Melinda suspects her husband Robert, played by Lyriq Bent (She’s Gotta Have It), is cheating on her because they haven’t had sex in months. While he co-worker asserts Robert learned his lesson the last time Melinda caught him in the adulterous act, her intuition is telling her otherwise. And by the looks of the trailer, all hell is about to break loose.
Acrimony hits theaters March 30.
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Having your name surface in trade rumors is part of the job as a professional athlete. Unless you've reached the top tier of your sport, a la LeBron James , most players are thrown into the rumor mill at one point or another.
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Feb 13 PGT Innovations Inc :
* PGT Innovations Inc announces repricing of senior secured term loan facility due 2022 at libor+4.75pct, a 1pct reduction
* PGT Innovations Inc - estimates that repricing will reduce cash debt service costs by more than $2.6 million over next year
* PGT Innovations Inc - has secured commitments for repricing of its existing $264 million senior secured tranche B term loan facility due 2022
* PGT Innovations - amendment of term loan credit agreement, for new $264 million senior secured tranche B loan facility due at libor plus 475 basis points
* PGT Innovations Inc - estimates that the repricing will reduce cash debt service costs by more than $2.6 million over next year
* PGT Innovations Inc - estimates that the repricing will reduce cash debt service costs by approximately $13 million over term of facility. Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
IDA client companies have announced 1,000 jobs in Ireland this week.
Ireland must remain vigilant about our competitiveness in order to ensure that this country remains an attractive place to invest, according to the IDA
Martin Shanahan, CEO of IDA Ireland said: “This has been a fantastic week for job creation in IDA client companies with 1000 jobs announced across a variety of sectors In Limerick, Cork and Dublin.”
Announced this week were: Veritas Technologies – 250 jobs in Dublin; STATS – 100 jobs in Limerick; Fidelity International – 250 jobs in Dublin; Microsoft – 200 jobs in Dublin; Janssen – 200 jobs in Cork.
“Ireland’s value proposition is based on offering investors: a safe and stable investment location with access to an EU market, an educated and skilled workforce and an attractive environment where people want to live and work, a competitive, consistent and transparent corporate tax regime and an excellent return on investment," Mr Shanahan added.
April 25 (Reuters) - Create Restaurants Holdings Inc
* Says it will adopt International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as the new accounting method, to replace the Japanese Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
* Says IFRS effective from financial statement for Q4 of fiscal year ending February 2019
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Police are still investigating Denita Hedden's disappearance from the Royal Lakes area. She was last seen on Jan. 25, which was her birthday. A relative visited a two psychics who said they know where Hedden is.
Ghanaian striker Abednego Tetteh was voted man of the match for Al Hilal in their 1-0 win over Triea Albiga on Tuesday.
The in-form attacker grabbed the only goal of the match in 13th minutes.
The win sees Al Hilal maintain their top psoition on the league table which is just five games old.
Tetteh was crowned the best player after his solitary strike in the Sudanese top-flight.
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New Phila Water, Sewer Rates Increase
Mary Alice Reporting:
Residents inside and outside New Philadelphia city limits will see an increase for their water and sewer.
Service Director Ron McAbier explains the water rates have not been adjusted since 2009 and sewer since 2012.
Those who live in city limits, which is around 52% of consumers, will see a raise of $2.70 per month.
He adds if the city maintains an increase every 2 or 3 years the rate increase should not be as high, unless something major happens.
The rate became effective January 1st but will be reflected on February’s bill.
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Forty-nine of the notoriously shy creatures, which monitors say was a record, were sunning themselves on the specially-built floating platform on Christmas Eve. "We are thrilled that it has turned out to be a success," said Richard Bangert, who worked to get the platform installed because the seals' previous gathering location - an old dock that had partly fallen into the water - was going to be removed to make way for a new ferry maintenance and operations center.
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Image caption A spokesperson for Sinn Féin said Mr Kelly removed the clamp "after an early morning gym session"
Sinn Féin has confirmed that one of their MLA's has removed a clamp from the front wheel of his car, using what appears to be bolt cutters, in Belfast.
In a statement, a spokesperson for the party confirmed that Gerry Kelly removed the clamp at about 07:20 GMT on Friday outside a gym.
A recording of the incident has been posted on social media.
The party spokesperson said that the matter is being dealt with by Mr Kelly's solicitor.
They said: "Gerry Kelly returned to his car​ after an early morning gym session to find that his car had been made immobile by a clamp just after 07:20 GMT.
"He removed the clamp from the front wheel.
"He left the device nearby and drove off to pre-arranged meetings.
"His solicitor is dealing with the matter and he will be making no further comment at this time."
FILE PHOTO: A man counts U.S dollar bills at a money exchange office in central Cairo, Egypt, March 7, 2017. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany
WASHINGTON The U.S. government had a $176 billion budget deficit in March as spending outstripped revenue, the Treasury Department said on Wednesday.
The budget deficit was $108 billion in March 2016, according to Treasury's monthly budget statement.
The fiscal 2017 year-to-date deficit was $527 billion compared with $459 billion in the same period of fiscal 2016.
When accounting for calendar adjustments, the deficit last month was $140 billion. The adjusted deficit for the fiscal year to date was $564 billion.
Receipts last month totaled $217 billion, down 5 percent from March 2016, while outlays stood at $393 billion, an increase of 17 percent from the same month a year earlier.
(Reporting by Lindsay Dunsmuir; Editing by Andrea Ricci)
An Ottawa County man was killed in a single-vehicle crash early on New Years Eve near Tescott.
According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, 21-year-old Weston McClure was driving a 1999 Ford pickup headed south on 30th Road. The truck left the road, vaulted over an embankment, and overturned.
McClure, who was not buckled up, was killed.
The crash happened at 3:30 in the morning Saturday in Ottawa County, on 30th Road a quarter mile south of Tescott.
April 17, 2017, 6:41 PM | A special election will be held in Georgia on Tuesday to fill a U.S House seat that Republicans have held since the 1980s. Democrats are trying to make it a referendum on President Trump. Nancy Cordes spoke to Jon Ossoff, the leading Democratic candidate.
YORK, YORK COUNTY, Pa.– The National Guard has more to offer than many outsiders know.
This sect of our armed forces provides another way to serve our country.
Stopping by the set to offer up more information on the National Guard and its practices is SSG Mike Schriefer.
For more information on the National Guard, you can visit their website here.
Firefighters on scene at 693 Park Street after a fire in a restaurant kitchen damaged several storefronts.
Firefighters responded to a 2-alarm fire at a restaurant kitchen in Hartford storefront Wednesday morning.
Fire officials said they were notified by a pedestrian of a fire at 693 Park Street around 4:48 a.m. That pedestrian saw smoke and walked down to the fire department, which was just two buildings away, so crews were able to respond quickly.
When firefighters arrived they found heavy smoke coming from the building.
Capt. Raul Ortiz of the Hartford Fire Department said the fire started in the kitchen at Mar Y Tierra restaurant and spread to two other connected storefronts.
As of 5:20 a.m. crews reported the fire was under control, Ortiz confirmed.
No injuries were reported. The fire was contained to the Mar Y Tierra Kitchen, but two other stores sustained smoke damage.
Fire officials are investigating the cause.
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China premier: China will keep playing its role on Korean issue (VIDEO)
BEIJING, March 20 — Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said this morning that China is happy to see signs of easing tensions on the Korean peninsula and China will continue to play its role.
He was speaking at his annual news conference at the end of the meeting of parliament. — Reuters
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang speaks at the news conference following the closing session of the National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China March 20, 2018. — Reuters pic
It’s hard to become famous as a cinematographer, but Roger Deakins has gone beyond even that, earning a cult status as the creator of some of the most gorgeous films made in the last two decades. With Blade Runner 2049, Deakins—with director Denis Villeneuve—once again creates an unforgettable world, as well as buzz saying he’ll likely earn his 14th Oscar nomination. . .and maybe this time, finally, a win. Below, a look at the 13 films for which Deakins has earned an Oscar nomination—a track record that, statue or no, puts him in the modern-day pantheon.
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When she turned to filmmaking after an unfulfilling stint in acting, Rima Das decided to put herself in the shoes of the very first people who made movies. The director of Village Rockstars, which is garnering applause in the festival circuit this year, felt it was too late for her to enrol in a film school to learn the ABC of cinema. Armed with lessons learnt in Mumbai after an exposure to world cinema, the professional environment of Prithvi Theatre and trials in the cut-throat world of Bollywood and advertising, she returned to her roots in Assam’s Kamrup district to tell stories ...
Every wildlife documentary set in the desert eventually leads to a watering hole where zebras and lions and hippos and gators converge, risking one another's presence to drink from the life-sustaining flow of earth's most precious resource. I am reminded of these naturalistic scenes of competition each time I visit Kaleafa on Southeast Woodstock Boulevard. Whether during Saturday brunch or midweek rush hour, lines of customers form from reception through the front door, eventually trickling to crowded flower counters. Above the congestion, a panoply of flat-screen TVs scroll through the more than 40 strains offered, and in an adjoining room, edibles and extracts are served to the thirsty Southeast neighborhood set. A fast-paced shop, Kaleafa isn't where you'd want to go if you need a deep consultation, but its rotating daily deals are solid, and its extracts are some of the most affordable in town, with prices as low as $22 per gram.
President Trump on Wednesday accused The New York Times of lying about the crowd size at his rally the day before.
“The Failing and Corrupt @nytimes estimated the crowd last night at “1000 people,” when in fact it was many times that number - and the arena was rockin’. This is the way they demean and disparage. They are very dishonest people who don’t ‘get’ me, and never did!” Mr. Trumptweeted.
Mr. Trump had a rally in Nashville on Tuesday night to support Republican Rep. Marsha Blackburn who is running for the Senate seat to replace retiring Sen. Bob Corker.
The Failing and Corrupt @nytimes estimated the crowd last night at “1000 people,” when in fact it was many times that number - and the arena was rockin’. This is the way they demean and disparage. They are very dishonest people who don’t “get” me, and never did! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 30, 2018
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YEREVAN, 6 OCTOBER, ARMENPRESS. The Central Bank of Armenia informs “Armenpress” that today, 6 October, USD exchange rate is up by 0.30 drams to 478.75 drams. EUR exchange rate is down by 2.52 drams to 560.38 drams. Russian Ruble exchange rate is down by 0.04 drams to 8.29 drams. GBP exchange rate is down by 6.30 drams to 625.01 drams.
The Central Bank has set the following prices for precious metals.
Gold price is up by 16.14 drams to 19617.32 drams. Silver price is down by 2.38 drams to 256.43 drams. Platinum price is up by 8.80 drams to 14037.66 drams.
The Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre was forced to cancel a performance for the first time in 17 years Friday night after an actor was the victim of an attempted mugging.
According to a release from the Royal MTC, an actor from the show Outside Mullingar was treated by paramedics after the incident.
It was announced to a crowd of 200 just after 7 p.m. Friday that the show was canceled.
WATCH: A look behind the scenes of Royal MTC’s A Christmas Carol
The Royal MTC said the injuries to the actor, who wishes to remain anonymous, were minor and the show is slated to continue on its regular schedule starting Saturday.
The box office has already been in contact with those who were in attendance to refund or re-book tickets.
The centre is filing a police report.
Outside Mullingar runs until Feb. 17.
County music star Alan Jackson is coming to Rockford.
Alan Jackson's Rockford stop on his Honky Tonk Highway Tour will be on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at the BMO Harris Bank Center. Tickets go on sale Friday, December 15, 2017 at noon. Tickets will be available on Alan Jackson's official website.
His concert comes on the heels of his 2017 induction to the Country Music Hall of Fame, an event marked by Jackson's performance at last month's CMA Awards.
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The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Serra Post 3801 celebrated its annual Memorial Day ceremony at the Old Mission Graveyard on Monday, May 28.
The ceremony, which VFW has hosted for 30-plus years, honored veterans of San Juan Capistrano. Veteran and lifelong San Juan Capistrano resident Matt Gaffney led the ceremony, which featured speeches from other veterans, in addition to Mayor Sergio Farias and Councilmember Kerry Ferguson.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is imposing sanctions on 19 Russians for alleged interference in the 2016 U.S. election, including 13 indicted by special counsel Robert Mueller.
The penalties also include the first use of new powers that Congress passed last year to punish Moscow for election meddling. Those targets include officials working for the Russian military intelligence agency, GRU.
The Treasury Department says the GRU and Russia’s military both interfered in the American election and were “directly responsible” for the NotPetya cyberattack that hit businesses across Europe in June 2017.
Those included in the Mueller indictment include Yevgeny Prigozhin, who’s become known as the chef to Russian President Vladimir Putin. The administration is also targeting the Internet Research Agency that Mueller says orchestrated much of the cybermeddling in the presidential election.
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Bobby Hopewell says this will be his final term serving as mayor for the City of Kalamazoo.
Hopewell made the announcement on his website Monday evening.
“I am announcing today that I will not be seeking reelection to another term as mayor,” Hopewell said. “I know this may come as a bit of surprise to some folks, but this is not sudden for me and part of a plan I’ve had for myself for a while.”
It’s a position he’s held since 2007. Before that, he served as vice mayor and also sat on the city commission.
To read Mayor Hopewell’s full statement click here.
And we have yet to hear President Trump request funding from Congress, a multiyear, multibillion-dollar funding request … of a death penalty is kind of like the — it’s like the silver bullet, right, the idea of like, well, this will solve our …
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A Quad Cities man was sentenced in federal court to over seven years in prison after he admitted to using stolen credit cards. On Thursday, April 13, 2017, 40-year-old Agron Mitchell Simpson of Davenport was sentenced to 88 months in prison for conspiracy to misuse stolen credit cards, transportation of stolen credit cards, and for violation of his supervised release term from an earlier drug conviction.
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Company generously gives to Cobble Hill community
I recently noticed some workers installing new fencing around the perimeter of the Cobble Hill Farmers Institute hall and grounds and I had heard previously through the ever-efficient local grapevine that this work was being done at no cost to the Institute by a local fencing company.
In conversation with them, they confirmed that they were supplying all labour and materials for free as part of their commitment to the local community.
It is truly a shame that I am unable to give the name of the company involved but this contribution is a perfect example of the terrific things that happen in a small community when folks take the time to build partnerships.
Michael Wilson
Cobble Hill
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"Our infield is literally outside every single day before practice working," outfielder Sarah Calta said. "It's really just shown. They kind of turned a corner and this is our infield. Even when we were struggling, our team knew that our defense was better than this and these are the infielders and this is how they play."
Whether or not you made it to one of Thursday’s open houses for the new West Seattle Junction park (4700 block of 40th SW), you might be interested in the next step – the online survey you can use to see and choose which of the three designs you like best. Just got word from Seattle Parks‘ Karimah Edwards that the survey is now available online. The survey page also gives you a closeup of each design option, and has links to the “virtual tours” – Option 1 is here, Option 2 is here, Option 3 is here. The park will be on two-thirds of an acre that the city bought five years ago and “landbanked” until now; $1.9 million from Park District levy proceeds is budgeted to develop it, with construction expected next year.
Former President General and community leader of Oviri Olomu in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, Chief Simon Ebrobota, has appealed to youths of the community to ensure the collection of their permanent voter cards, PVCs.
He also enjoined those still unwilling to register for the PVCs to do so without further delay.
He made the appeal when the youths of the community led by George Akanuota paid him a courtesy visit at his country home to fashion out strategies as well as work out political alignment in preparation for the 2019 general election.
He said, “Our numerical strength must be adequately demonstrated in the political space. We should know that the only tool that can be deployed to effect any change in the governance of any land is through the instrumentality of the voter cards.”
“I have come to believe that affordable housing efforts need to always be inclusive of artists, but should never be exclusive to them. By not connecting these still too-often siloed conversations, we are doing a disservice to both artists and the housing sector itself. “
For the first time, less than half of employed Australians have permanent full-time paid jobs with leave entitlements, according to a new report.
The Australia Institute released the report into Australia's job security, which shows a trend toward greater job insecurity in the country.
Robert B. Moon, 89, of Rosewood Heights, died Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017, at his home with his family at his side.
Visitation will be 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17, at the St. Paul United Methodist Church in Rosewood Heights, where visitation will continue from 10 a.m. until service at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 18. Burial will follow at Rose Lawn Memory Gardens in Bethalto where VFW Post 1308 Ritual Team will provide military honors.
Paynic Home for Funerals is handling arrangements.
DON'T MISS: From his match-winning century, him going through tough times to coming up with new celebration styles, @klrahul11 speaks to @DineshKarthik post #TeamIndia's comprehensive 1st T20I win against England - by @RajalArora
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BALTIMORE – A pumpkin spice air freshener prompted a school in Baltimore to be evacuated and multiple people were taken to the hospital.
The Baltimore Sun reported that it happened at Cristo Rey Jesuit High School on Thursday afternoon.
Students and teachers didn’t know what the smell coming from the third floor was. The building was evacuated and firefighters and a Hazmat team was called.
Two students and three adults were taken to the hospital for ailing stomachs, according to a fire department spokesman. Several tests were run for hazardous materials and they all came back negative.
“It was a smell that they certainly weren’t used to,” said Bill Heiser, the school’s president, who was off-campus at the time. “It appeared to be getting stronger.”
Firefighters identified the source of the smell as a pumpkin spice aerosol plugin air freshener.
The fire department said there was no danger and classes have since resumed.
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Steven Hahn and Edozie Eze of Dräger meet with Tom Derrah of BIC Alliance at the WEFTEC 2017 Conference in Chicago, Illinois.
Police in northern Italy found a small arsenal of Kalashnikovs, pistols and ammunition hidden in the trunk of a rental car and arrested the Bosnian man who was driving it.
The ANSA news agency says police believe the car, which had Swiss license plates, was headed to Barcelona when they stopped it on a routine check April 19 in Gorizia, near Italy's northeast border with Croatia and Austria.
ANSA says police became suspicious when they found two Berettas in a bag. They then proceeded to search the rest of the car and found several guns in the spare wheel well of the trunk and another stash under the back seat.
The 52-year-old Bosnian was being held on suspicion of possession and transport of weapons of war.
The FBI is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the arrest of either of two individuals responsible for numerous armed business robberies since early August in St. Louis. Call FBI St. Louis at 314-589-2500 to be eligible fo
PE father who threw baby off the roof released on warning
A series of published photos shows how the 38-year-old threw his child off a shack roof as a police officer tried to intervene.
CAPE TOWN - The father who threw his baby off the roof of a shack during an eviction operation in Port Elizabeth has been released from custody.
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) says the 38-year-old man has been released on a warning and will appear in court in May.
The father's release comes after the state changed the charge from attempted murder to child abuse.
A series of published photos shows how the 38-year-old threw his child off a shack roof as a police officer tried to intervene.
The girl was caught by a Metro Police officer on the ground.
The accused had refused to cooperate with authorities who were conducting a municipal eviction in the informal settlement in Port Elizabeth.
The NPA says the child and the mother are with social workers at a place of safety.
HARARE Six people were killed when a small plane crashed in eastern Zimbabwe near the border with Mozambique, a state-owned newspaper said on Tuesday.
The Mozambican-registered eight-seater plane crashed into the Vumba mountains near the Mozambican boarder, with witnesses blaming bad weather, The Herald newspaper said.
Four of the people were directors of a Mozambican company that has operations in Zimbabwe, while the two crew members were a father and son.
The Herald said an aid force helicopter had airlifted the bodies to a nearby hospital.
(Reporting by MacDonald Dzirutwe; Editing by Ed Cropley)
LONDON (Reuters) - Caster Semenya will attempt to reclaim her 800 metres title on the final day of action of the World Championships in London on Sunday.
The South African, who was awarded gold retrospectively in the event in 2011, already has one medal to her name this week, after winning bronze in the 1500 metres on Monday.
However, it's the two-lap race that is her strongest, the event in which she won Olympic gold in Rio last year.
Semenya's race is among the highlights of the final session at the London Stadium.
Having taken back the women's 4x100 metres relay title from Jamaica the day before, the United States will aim to repeat that feat on Sunday in the 4x400 metres relay.
The final event will be the men's edition of the race as hosts Britain go for one last gold.
The day's action begins across the city at The Mall, where the men and women's 50km race walk gets under way at 0645 GMT, with the 20km versions following afterwards.
ZURICH, June 15 (Reuters) - The Swiss National Bank maintained its ultra-loose monetary policy on Thursday in a bid to reduce upward pressure on the strong Swiss franc.
The SNB kept its target range for three-month Swiss franc LIBOR at -1.25 percent to -0.25 percent, and the rate it charges on sight deposits at -0.75 percent, as expected in a Reuters poll of economists.
It said it remained committed to negative interest rates and currency market interventions to rein in the Swiss franc, which it said remained "significantly overvalued".
(Reporting by Joshua Franklin and John Revill; Editing by Michael Shields)
Despite political upsets during the last year, progress on all LGBTQ issues continues. For the third year, the Shepherd Express honors community leaders who have made a difference in the lives of the city’s gay, lesbian and trans residents with the LGBTQ Progress Awards.
Milwaukee’s LGBTQ community has made amazing progress since PrideFest debuted 30 years ago. During those years, the Shepherd Express has always stood with the community and fought for their right to live and express themselves without harassment or prejudice. With this year’s LGBTQ Progress Awards, the Shepherd celebrates a diverse group of individuals, living and deceased, who worked in the public spotlight on behalf of the community.
There are many more heroes who will be recognized for their contributions in the coming years. Meanwhile, join us for the LGBT Progress Awards Ceremony on Thursday, Aug. 10, from 5:30-8 p.m. at Hot Water & Wherehouse Night Club, 818 S. Water St.
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The Cathedral Knights of Columbus will be hosting a breakfast on Sunday, October 22 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Cathedral cafeteria. French toast, ham, fruit and coffee will be served. A free-will offering will be collected, with proceeds going to the NDSU Bison Newman Center building project. The current Newman facility is unable to provide the needs of their growing student body. Everyone is invited to attend. Learn more about the building project at www.bisoncatholic.org.
Shocking CCTV footage shows deputies laughing as a mentally ill man dies just metres from them at a jail in California, US.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - KSL Holdings Ltd:
* ‍QTRLY GROUP‘S REVENUE AMOUNTED TO APPROXIMATELY HK$7.1 MILLION, DOWN 58.2 PERCENT​
* KSL HOLDINGS -QTRLY ‍LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO OWNERS OF CO ABOUT HK$650,000, DOWN ABOUT 193.4% PERCENT Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Oscar-nominated writer Joe Bologna dies at 82
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PHOENIX -- Oscar-nominated writer Joe Bologna has died. He was 82.
His manager Matt Sherman says Bologna died on Sunday in the Los Angeles area after a three-year battle against pancreatic cancer. The actor and director was married to actress Renee Taylor, who credited his doctors for prolonging his life so he could receive a lifetime achievement award at the Night of 100 Stars for the Actors' Fund of America on Feb. 26.
Bologna was nominated for an Oscar in 1971 for best adapted screenplay for "Lovers and Strangers." He won an Emmy in 1973.
He had a string of television appearances, but he was best known for the 1982 comedy "My Favorite Year."
Bologna was a voice actor for the 2006 animated film "Ice Age: The Meltdown" and had a role in the 1999 Adam Sandler comedy "Big Daddy."
In this special edition of the Tap Takeover Podcast, we check in with some friends of the podcast, as well as some new brewers who we were very excited to talk with. On deck in this episode: Lakefront, Left Hand, Broken Bat, Third Space, Raised Grain, Explorium, 3 Sheeps, City Lights, Good City, Karben4, Vintage, Beer Barons, Barley’s Angels, Girls Pint Out, Brewfest Partners, Fermentorium, Door County, Mahoney’s Basement, Public Craft Brewing, Mobcraft, and The Gleason’s.
We want to give a special congratulations to Ryan and Meghan, the newlywed couple who made Firkin Fest their very first stop after the wedding, and made the TTP their very first interview as a married couple!
Plus a super-sized Beer News, and teasers for upcoming TTP Episodes! And stay tuned for a full line of videos from the event. Cheers!
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MILFORD, Mass. (AP) — Police in Massachusetts have identified the young child killed in a hit-and-run.
The Boston Globe reports that 5-year-old Jonathan Loja, of Framingham, was struck at about 4 p.m. Sunday in Milford.
Milford Police Chief Thomas O’Loughlin Loja had been visiting relatives on Easter Sunday and had apparently been playing with a yo-yo at the time he was struck and killed.
Police released surveillance images of a bright red Scion xB with tinted windows and black wheels they believe was involved. The vehicle may also have some front-end damage.
That model and color was a special edition and police say there are not many of them around and are asking anyone who sees the vehicle to call them.
Wanted in fatal hit and run of child on water St Milford, Ma at around 5pm Subday April 16, 2017 pic.twitter.com/qNsfN0nFJ0 — Milford Police Dept (@milfordpolice) April 16, 2017
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) – The Saratoga County Sheriff’s Department arrested a current fifth-grade teacher at the Dorothy Nolan Elementary School after they say she had a sexual relationship with an underage child.
Elizabeth Barthelmas, 48, of Wilton is accused of having the relationship with the child, who was under the age of 13, in 2007 and 2008. The child had been a student in Barthelmas’ classroom prior to the inappropriate relationship starting.
Police say all of the crimes are believed to have occurred at Barthlemas’ home on Plum Court in Wilton.
Barthelmas was arrested Wednesday and charged with first-degree rape, sexual conduct against a child, and first-degree criminal sexual act.
She was arraigned and remanded to Saratoga County Jail in lieu of $50,000 cash or $100,000 bond.
Barthelmas was hired by Saratoga Springs Schools in 2005. Prior to that, police say she was a teacher in the Queensbury Union Free School District.
The investigation is ongoing.
Feb 1 (Reuters) - JA Solar Holdings Co Ltd:
* JA SOLAR FORMS PARTNERSHIP WITH MANITU SOLAR TO EXPAND PRESENCE IN EASTERN EUROPEAN MARKETS
* ‍UNDER TERMS OF PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT, MANITU SOLAR WILL DISTRIBUTE JA SOLAR‘S SOLAR MODULES​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ( Bangalore.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com )
Anticipating finances to be extremely tight, city officials have cut all funding for part-time firefighters in Martinsville's budget proposal for the new fiscal year that will start July 1. The Martinsville Fire & EMS Department appropriated $46,400 in the current budget year to pay those workers, which currently total around a dozen, according to ... (more)
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - Fortune Brands Home & Security Inc :
* FORTUNE BRANDS INCREASES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND AND ANNOUNCES $250 MILLION SHARE REPURCHASE AUTHORIZATION
* FORTUNE BRANDS HOME & SECURITY INC - ‍ON DEC 8, BOARD ALSO AUTHORIZED REPURCHASE OF UP TO $250 MILLION OF SHARES OF CO‘S COMMON STOCK OVER NEXT 2 YEARS​
* FORTUNE BRANDS HOME & SECURITY INC - ‍ON DECEMBER 8, BOARD DECLARED A QUARTERLY CASH DIVIDEND OF $0.20 PER COMMON SHARE​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio — An Ohio woman might want to ask some questions if she tries to borrow someone's urine again to pass a drug test.
WTOV-TV reports 24-year-old Kiana Wallace was sentenced to 18 months in prison Monday, in eastern Ohio's Belmont County, after submitting a borrowed urine sample that tested positive for drugs. Wallace pleaded guilty earlier this month to attempted tampering with evidence.
Judge Frank Fregiato called the failed urine swap "bizarre" and told Wallace he wouldn't allow her to make a mockery of the drug and alcohol testing system.
Records show Wallace was sentenced to six months in jail followed by probation in January 2017 for drug possession.
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A 20-tonne mountain of Nutella spread and Kinder chocolate eggs disappeared in a sugar rush when thieves stole a lorry's trailer in central Germany.
The goodies are valued at more than 50,000 euros (£45,400; $59,000). Police think another lorry or van must have towed it away on Saturday night.
The candy heist in Neustadt may be linked to the theft of an empty lorry in Weimar, 25km (15.5 miles) away.
A fruit juice lorry also fell victim to sticky fingers, earlier on Saturday.
That theft happened in Wittenburg, 445km north-east of Neustadt.
A motorcyclist sustained serious life threatening injuries as the result of a collision in Wolvey this morning.
The incident involving a grey Seat Ibiza and a motorcyclist riding a Honda, took place near Pestos Restaurant on the B4114 Smockington Lane at about 7.50am.
Members of the public assisted with CPR until paramedics arrived and the male motorcyclist was taken by land ambulance to University Hospital of Coventry and Warwickshire for further assessment and treatment.
His current condition is currently described as critical.
The female driver of the Seat suffered minor injuries and was also taken to hospital for treatment.
Any witnesses to the collision are please asked to call Warwickshire Police on 101 ext 5415 quoting incident 87 of 4 July.
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — Gov. Dennis Daugaard will order flags to be flown at half-staff statewide in honor of the late state Rep. Jim Schaefer.
Daugaard’s office said Wednesday that Schaefer, of Kennebec, died the day before while working on his ranch. Schaefer had been a member of the South Dakota Legislature since 2011.
Daugaard says Schaefer never sought the limelight, but worked hard for his district and the state. The governor says he will always remember Schaefer’s advocacy on reconstructing a rail line from Chamberlain to Presho.
Daugaard will order flags to fly at half-staff on the day of Schaefer’s funeral, which hasn’t been set.
Lynch (ankle) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's injury report, Zac Stevens of BSN Denver reports.
Lynch's inability to participate in Monday's walk-through isn't a great sign for his chances of returning in time for Thursday's tilt against the Colts. Trevor Siemian presumably handled the first-team reps at quarterback, with Brock Osweiler operating as the No. 2.
Mudiaga Affe, Calabar A 33-year-old man, Festus Anyanime, on Tuesday said he would forever regret killing his twin daughters because they allegedly confessed to be witches. Anyanime, a taxi driver from Akamkpa Local Government Area of Cross River State, said he killed his 11-year-old twin daughters, identified as Emediong and Mfoniso, with poisoned malt drink […]
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This photo provided by Sherry Simon shows Pulaski County Circuit Judge Wendell Griffen taking part of an anti-death penalty demonstration outside the Governor's Mansion Friday, April 14, 2017 in Little Rock, Ark. Griffen issued a temporary restraining order Friday blocking the state from using its supply of vecuronium bromide after a company said it had sold the drug to the state for medical purposes, not capital punishment.
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Pakistani authorities are questioning a senior militant who they say voluntarily surrendered, presenting it as a major setback for an Islamic extremist group that has carried out several attacks in recent years.
Military officials confirmed Tuesday that Ahsanullah Ahsan, a former spokesman and senior figure in the Jamaat-ul-Ahrar group, had surrendered recently, without providing further details.
They say he split with the main Pakistani Taliban four years ago and joined the breakaway faction, which claimed a March 31 car bomb near a Shiite mosque that killed at least 24 people.
The officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to brief the media, said information gleaned from Ahsan led to other arrests and the location of a weapons cache.
May 3 Grenke AG:
* Grenke consolidated group increases net profit by 28% in Q1
* Q1 net interest income improved by 14.2% from 51.8 million euros in previous year to 59.1 million euros and was largely a result of terms of contracts in portfolio (cm1)
* Q1 losses fell 13.0% in three-month period from 15.7 million euros in previous year to 13.6 million euros
* Q1 significant 28.0% rise in consolidated group's net profit to 28.8 million euros compared with 22.5 million euros in previous year
* Company confirms forecast for current fiscal year Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
#groot is now officially a #dockdog Such good boys, except for them trying to carry Sylvia away. #hody came in second Groot in third. Staying for finals. #dogsoﬁnstagram #dogsofen #dogsofhorsenation
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Today is Valentine’s day an annual holiday to express our love!
Valentine’s day is seen as a romantic time for couples to share but whether or not you are dating or married, kids say it’s a holiday for everyone.
CONCEPTION BAY SOUTH, N.L.—As playmates, they make an unlikely pair: Charlee is a large, black Rottweiler and Penny is a barnyard chicken.
But the YouTube videos recorded inside Steve Ivany’s indoor-gardening shop in eastern Newfoundland leave little doubt that Charlee and Penny enjoy each other’s company.
The videos show the dog cavorting and sliding on the shop’s wooden floor as the reddish bird scrambles to catch her.
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A woman tried to board a plane with her emotional support peacock. United wouldn’t let it fly
For a former newspaper photographer, Samantha Everton goes to elaborate lengths to capture a striking image.
Her latest exhibition of 15 colour-saturated portraits took 18 months, starting with sketching the images she had in mind then assembling collages on her lounge room wall.
"The success of the images is in the detail": Samantha Everton with photographs from her exhibition Indochine. Photo: Nick Moir
Once Everton settled on a concept for each photograph, she then assembled all the elements for what was like a mini film shoot in a Vietnamese studio.
To dress model Trang Pham, described as "the Miranda Kerr of Vietnam", she called on the head costume designer for Cirque du Soleil, a Saigon seamstress and a Greek milliner.
The background for each portrait was stylish wallpaper either sourced in Asia or painted by a Chinese artist. The props included a colourful macaw and an albino Burmese python.
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TOLEDO, Ohio - A man who confessed to a string of rapes and murders with his brother and now wants to be released from an Ohio prison is due back in court.
Attorneys for Nathaniel Cook say a plea deal signed nearly 20 years ago forces the court to order his release this year. A judge plans to hold a hearing Thursday in Toledo, when she could decide whether to free Cook.
The judge has ordered Cook to undergo evaluations, but she said last month that more information was needed before she could make a decision about his release.
An agreement with prosecutors two decades ago forced Nathaniel Cook to admit he killed three people while his brother confessed to killing five others in the 1980s.
His brother is serving two life sentences.
Taylor Swift has spoken out following the conclusion of her groping trial.
In case you missed it, the 27-year-old singer won her case against the Colorado-based radio DJ, David Mueller, who groped her butt underneath her skirt during a fan meet-and-greet in 2013. The jury found Mueller guilty of assault and battery.
Swift spoke out regarding her victory and announced she'll move forward by helping sexual assault victims in the future.
"I want to thank Judge William J. Martinez and the jury for their careful consideration," she said, adding, "My attorneys Doug Baldridge, Danielle Foley, Jay Schaudies and Katie Wright for fighting for me and anyone who feels silenced by a sexual assault, and especially anyone who offered their support throughout this four-year ordeal and two-year long trial process."
0:55 Dolphins' Landry talks loss to New England Pause
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1:38 Dave Barry goes searching for protesters on the campaign trail
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The New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission is introducing a proposal on Monday that would require Uber to give passengers the option of tipping their drivers within the ride-hailing app.
The proposal follows a petition from the Independent Drivers Guild, a union-style association of drivers recognized by Uber, The New York Times reports. The petition said drivers were losing out on cash because riders can't leave an extra tip within the app. In regular New York City taxis, riders are given an option to add a tip when they use a credit card machine, and Uber drivers want their customers to have the same option. Users of Uber's main competitor, Lyft , can already choose a tip when using a credit card.
“This rule proposal will be an important first step to improve earning potential in the for-hire vehicle industry, but it is just one piece of a more comprehensive effort to improve the economic well-being of drivers,” New York City Taxi Commissioner Meera Joshi told The Times .
Here is the week-ahead weather predicted by local forecaster Trevor Appleton
There’s good news and bad news. It will be cold all week, but the evenings start to get lighter from Thursday onwards (shortest day on 21st, mornings get lighter from 29th). It will remain on the dry side for the next two weeks.
Monday 11 December: Cold, dry and fairly sunny. Severe frost again Monday night.
Tuesday 12 December: Cold, dry and fairly sunny.
Wednesday 13 December: Cloudy with patchy mainly light rain at times.
Thursday 14 December: Cold and mainly dry with sharp frost overnight.
Friday 15 December: Cold and windy. Dry with sunny spells.
Saturday 16 December: Cold and dry with sunny spells.
Sunday 17 December: Cold and cloudy with patchy sleet with snow over high ground.
French President Francois Hollande arrived in Baghdad Monday to meet the French forces helping Iraq in the fight against ISIS and to hold talks with top officials.
Iraqi forces completely collapsed when ISIS extremists took over second city Mosul in June 2014 and swept across much of the country's Sunni Arab heartland.
Hollande was scheduled to hold talks with Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi, who hails from the main Shiite political bloc, President Fuad Masum, a Kurd, and Parliament Speaker Salim al-Juburi, one of the country's most prominent Sunni politicians.
The French president began his trip with a visit to a base near Baghdad where French forces are training Iraq's elite Counter-Terrorism Service, the force that has spearheaded most major anti-ISIS operations in Iraq since 2014 .
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MACEDONIA, Ohio — Police in Macedonia are looking for a man who stole a wallet at a recreation center and then used it at a gas station and grocery store.
According to a Facebook post, the man entered the Macedonia Recreation Center on Feb. 9 at just after 4 p.m. He took a patron’s wallet, police say.
He was seen leaving the rec center in a silver minivan, possibly a Toyota Sienna. It had a bike rack and two bikes on the back.
The suspect then used a credit card at a gas station in Twinsburg.
He then was captured in surveillance photos at a Giant Eagle in Twinsburg about one hour after the theft happened. Police say the male changed his coat and hat before shopping.
He allegedly attempted to purchase $235 of items, mostly beer and wine.
The transaction was declined since the victim already contacted their bank.
Information leading to an arrest may lead to a reward through Crime Stoppers. Call the Macedonia Detective Bureau at 330-468-1234 with any information.
Fearing Ethiopian dam, Egypt bans water-intensive crops
CAIRO (AP) — Egypt's parliament has passed a law banning the cultivation of crops that require a large amount of water, amid fears that a massive Ethiopian dam being built upstream could cut into the country's share of the Nile.
The law passed late Sunday would ban the cultivation of rice, bananas and other crops, with violators facing prison time and a fine of up to $3,000. Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi would need to approve the law.
The Nile provides virtually all the freshwater for Egypt's 100 million people.
El-Sissi says the country is building desalinization plants on the Red Sea to reduce its dependence on the river as Ethiopia nears completion of the dam.
The body was found in a home in the 3000 block of Cobble Street. (WSMV)
Metro police launched an investigation Saturday afternoon after a woman’s body was found in a Nashville home.
Family members say they had not heard from the victim, so they went to her house in the 3000 block of Cobble Street to check on her.
When they arrived to the home, they found the middle aged woman was deceased.
They then called police, who deemed the death suspicious.
Authorities are looking for a person of interest who was driving a 2009 white Cadillac. It has a license plate that reads: D0431M.
No other details about the death have been released at this time.
In three boys basketball games last week, Russell amassed 47 points, 13 rebounds, 11 assists and three steals. Against Alexandria, he had 23 points, five assists and seven rebounds.
In boys boys Nordic skiing, Raguse placed fourth at the Section 8 meet and led the Warriors to first place.
DUNKIRK, N.Y. (WIVB) — State Police are investigating a fatal crash involving an ambulance.
The crash happened just before 6 p.m. Tuesday on Route 5 in Dunkirk.
Police say an EmergyCare ambulance was traveling eastbound on Route 5 when it left the roadway, entered a ditch and struck a culvert.
The ambulance was transporting 77-year-old Arthur McArthur of Dunkirk from a hospital in Pittsburgh to a nursing home in Chautauqua County. McCarthur was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the ambulance was taken to a nearby hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The ambulance was the only vehicle involved.
The crash is under investigation.
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Worst Super Bowl commercials: What went wrong? This marketing professor says if advertisers want a successful commercial during the big game, they need to respect three things: animals, children and other cultures.
(WVTM/NBC News) A University of Alabama student is making good on a Twitter promise.
Kelsey Hall posted a picture of herself in a Christmas tree costume, saying she would wear the outfit for the remainder of the semester if she received 1,000 retweets.
She quickly received 30,000.
As promised, she has been wearing the festive piece, but says all the attention is kind of getting to her.
“It’s been a little stressful,” Hall says. “You know, having everyone like tagging me in things and calling me. And people wanting interviews and stuff.”
After this experience, Hall says she will probably think long and hard about posting any more challenges to social media.
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An 11-year-old girl has been airlifted to a Sydney hospital in a critical condition after a crash between a truck and car in outback NSW.
Police are trying to piece together how the truck and a Mazda 3 hatchback came to collide on Monday morning in Walgett, badly injuring the young girl who was a passenger in the car.
The girl was airlifted to the Sydney Children's Hospital where she remains in a critical but stable condition, while the driver of the car, a 29-year-old woman, was taken to Walgett Hospital with minor injuries.
The truck driver - a 49-year-old man - escaped injury but was also taken to Walgett Hospital for mandatory testing.
Washington Post: “Throughout the campaign and now in office, Pence has largely managed to avoid the infighting and warring factions of the young White House by keeping his head down and soldiering loyally forward. But the incident with Flynn reveals both the benefits and risks of his approach — he has emerged largely unharmed by the scandal that led to Flynn’s resignation, but his influence within the West Wing has come increasingly into question given how little he knew about his own situation.”
“Pence’s decision to try to stay out of the cliques that have plagued the White House has allowed him, so far, to maintain his standing as a neutral player committed to forwarding Trump’s agenda on Capitol Hill. But it also appears to have left him at times outside of Trump’s brain trust.”
Spains Unemployment Jumped in First Month of the Year, Report Shows
MADRID  The number of people officially registered as unemployed in Spain grew by 63,747 in January, the highest increase observed in that month for three years, the Ministry of Employment and Social Security said on Friday.
The jump in numbers brings the total number of unemployed people in Spain to 3,476,528, although the overall trend was still positive, as annual figures for 2017 saw 283,703 people find jobs, equating to a 7.45-percent reduction in the unemployment rate.
The number of people signed onto Spains Social Security system in the first month of the year also dropped by some 178,170, bringing the total number of affiliates nationwide to 18,282,031.
Those figures represented a more substantial drop compared to the same period in 2017 but were lower than the data recorded in the nine previous years, the ministry said.
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Ricky Ponting has named his team of the tournament so far for the sixth edition of the Big Bash League.
MORE: Broad makes stunning cricket admission
Four Scorchers players make the grade, but Punter couldn't find space for any Sixers or Stars players.
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The Sparks Police Department is investigating a shooting that sent one person to the hospital Saturday evening.
At around 5:00 p.m. officers received several calls from witnesses stating a person had been shot multiple times on the 1200 block of Flora Glen in Sparks. Officers located the victim and transported them to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Police say several suspects were seen running west from the scene. Anyone with information on who they are or about this shooting is asked to call Sparks Police at 353-2231 or Secret Witness at 322-4900
It’s almost flu season, and to help kids stay well, flu vaccines are being offered to students in Springfield Public Schools.
Flu vaccine clinics will be held at 58 school sites in cooperation with Jordan Valley Community Health Center and with help from CoxHealth, Mercy and the Springfield-Greene County Health Department.
Clinics start October 17 and run through November 15.
Only students whose parents sign and return a required consent form will receive the flu vaccine.
Anyone who would like more information should contact the nurse at their child's school.
MARION, N.C. (AP) - Dam in western North Carolina that prompted evacuation as storm Alberto passed is deemed safe; evacuation order canceled.
It's a late start on this NBA Monday with no games starting until 8 p.m. ET.
Let's get into the light slate of games.
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Rockets go for 10 wins in a row
The Rockets have a chance to extend their winning streak to 10 games. Not only have they won 10 straight, but they've won 15 of their past 16 and are unbeaten since the return of Chris Paul. Nobody in Houston has called it a Harden MVP revenge tour, but it sure feels like one with the way he's playing right now.
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Patients at Children's Hospital Los Angeles on Tuesday received gifts that made their Valentine's Day somewhat sweeter.Fourteen-year-old Daijah Brown, hospitalized with severe epileptic seizures, received a delivery of cards filled with sentiments that spoke to her heart. She read one of the inscriptions aloud: "You are a fighter with so much to offer the world.""Today, love is literally in the air," said child life specialist Carol Kim, adding that the animal-themed were sent in by well-wishers from around the world. "It really promotes positive coping. It helps to build resilience, and I think it really instills just a sense of joy."The hospital reached an all-time record of 50,000 cards, the result of participation from all 50 states and 27 countries.For more on the facility's spirit-lifting Valentines, watch the video above.
Fresh off Stop & Shop’s announcement that it would partner with online grocery delivery service Instacart, Wegmans Food Markets said Wednesday that it will team up with Instacart as well. The partnership initially will cover a few dozen Wegmans stores.
The new Wegmans service will be available for shoppers in northern Virginia and Maryland. Customers can order from here and have groceries delivered in little as an hour.
The service marks the first time Rochester, New York-based Wegmans is offering same-day delivery for online shoppers and using a private firm rather than an in-house service.
Instacart operates in about 65 markets and is on pace to expand to more than 100 markets by the end of the year.
Photos of the 2017 Toronto Polar Bear Dip
There were sunny skies for the annual New Year's Day Lake Ontario dip in support of Habitat for Humanity, but it was by no means warm.
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Authorities say crews looking for a man missing in Maryland flash flooding have found the body of an adult male
Cwm LLC raised its position in shares of C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. by 14.7% during the first quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The firm owned 417,491 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 53,651 shares during the period.
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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Newly elected Madison Mayor Paul Finley is excited to be back in the job he first held just a few years ago.
One thing he understands is that his office does not work by itself. This week on Leadership Perspectives we catch up with Finley and how happy he is to be Mayor again.
“Our council is very involved and so we in turn have to keep them educated on how projects are moving forward…you don’t want to bring them in too early because it’s still nebulous, but you don’t want to bring them in too late, because they’ve got to know every detail…and i think we do a very good job of finding that balance…of keeping them informed while still moving things forward.”
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The Van Wert Lady Cougars and bowling teams from Celina, Ottawa-Glandorf, St. Marys, Wapakoneta, Lima Sr. and Parkway competed Saturday morning at Olympic Lanes. The competition was full of strikes and spares. Video by Scott Truxell/Van Wert independent
TORONTO — Hamilton Tiger-Cats quarterback Jeremiah Masoli was named a CFL top performer of the month on Wednesday along with wide receiver D’Haquille (Duke) Williams and quarterback Mike Reilly of the Edmonton Eskimos.
Masoli leads the league with 1,045 passing yards and a completion percentage of 70.8. He threw four touchdown passes last month and orchestrated nine TD drives in all.
Reilly is second overall in passing yards with 1,020 and has a completion percentage of 69.8.
Williams made 14 catches and scored two touchdowns last month. He leads the league in receiving yards with 308 and in average yards per catch with 22.
The Wilton High boys golf team hosted its first home match of the season on Monday, defending the Rolling Hills Country Club turf against both the Norwalk Bears and the Senators of Brien McMahon.
At the end of the afternoon the Warriors had prevailed over both opponents, returning a team total 178 strokes versus 219 for Norwalk and 215 for McMahon.
The wins moved the Warriors’ early-season FCIAC record to 4-0.
Sophomore standout Drew Saumier birdied the par 5, 509-yard first hole to kickstart team scoring and begin his medalist round of 42. A drive, 7 Iron to 115 yards, and a 52-degree wedge to 10 feet was followed by a downhill, right-to-left breaker that found the bottom of the cup.
Devin Filaski and Andrew Smith both came in 45s, and Robert Hickey scored a 46, to round out Wilton’s scoring.
Student organizations in Romania are disappointed that the Government hasn’t consulted them on the initiative to subsidize loans for education.
They say such a program would have a significant impact on students and youth in Romania as it could lead to lower public investments in education and higher tuition fees, similar to other countries where such a measure was implemented, local Mediafax reported.
The Government plans to adopt an emergency ordinance to subsidize loans for citizens between 16 and 55 who are enrolled in a form of education. The state will cover the interest rates and other lending fees and guarantee 80% of the loans’ value. Some 8 million citizens could benefit from this program, according to deputy prime minister Viorel Stefan.
Romanian Govt. to grant zero-interest loans for personal development
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GLENDALE, Ariz. — Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner left Monday night’s game after being hit in the left wrist by a pitch.
Turner was struck during his first at-bat of the game against Oakland A’s right-hander Kendall Graveman. Turner was playing for the first time since returning to camp after serving as an honorary starter for the L.A. Marathon on Sunday.
Turner went to the ground in pain and had to be helped to his feet after being examined by the Dodgers trainer. Turner immediately left the game and was replaced by Donovan Solano. Turner was being taken for X-rays to determine the extent of the injury.
Turner has been prone to getting hit by pitches since adopting a more aggressive hitting approach and crowding the plate. Over the past three seasons with the Dodgers, he has been hit 42 times during the regular season, including 19 last year (tied for fourth in the majors) and seven more times during the postseason.
More to come on this story later.
A few notes and stats from Pro Football Focus on Seattle's win over the 49ers Sunday.
Quarterback Russell Wilson and offensive linemen Justin Britt got high marks from Pro Football Focus for Sunday’s 25-23 win over the 49ers, as did safeties Kam Chancellor and Steven Terrell, among others.
You can read PFF’s writeup on the game here.
Here are a few additional notes provided by PFF:
The $50 million-plus which the owners of downtown’s 195 and 222 Broadway have put into the office buildings’ retail redevelopment is paying off big-time. In a giant step for FiDi’s...
Westchester voters went to the polls Tuesday for a special legislative contest that both parties hope will give them momentum heading into the November election.
A victory for Democratic candidate Shelley Mayer in the state Senate race would give Democrats a one-person numerical majority in the state Senate and a boost in the general election, when all 63 Senate seats are up for grabs.
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Featuringthe art of Katayoun Amjadi, Rina Yoon, Nirmal Raja, Wing Young Huie, NinaGhanbarzadeh, Xavier Tavera, Mika Negishi Laidlaw, Yevgeniya Kaganovich, EssmaImady. Curated by Katayoun Amjadi and John Schuerman.
Drawinginspiration from the personal ‘melting pot,’ Transplant Eyes featureartists who occupy liminal spaces where notions of here and there, self andother, past and present are in constant flux. The exhibitionfeatures Midwest-based artists who were from other parts of theworld. The artists interweave representations of local culture withsymbols from their past to create psychologically intricate works of artwith aesthetic agency, yet thematically comment on their socialsurroundings. As the act of “becoming” is ongoing, both past and presentinform their artwork in this show.
Conservative leadership candidate Michael Chong doesn't think his party can beat Justin Trudeau in 2019 without a robust climate-change plan - one that he believes should include a tax on carbon emissions. At a debate Monday in the Montreal suburb of Pointe-Claire, Chong, an Ontario MP, argued the other 13 leadership candidates haven't put forward any credible proposals for what could be a make-or-break issue for many voters in a general election.
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Other equities research analysts also recently issued reports about the stock. Zacks Investment Research upgraded shares of Tractor Supply Company from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating and set a $85.00 price target for the company in a research report on Tuesday, January 17th.
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Transcript for The stars of 'Pretty Little Liars' surprise three super-fans live on 'GMA'
square because we're gearing up for the return of "Pretty little liars." Yes. I can't believe it's the final season. We've got a lot of fans here with us and how many -- I can tell you're excited about that. All right, there's some super fans right here. What is it about the show that you love so much? Well, I mean, the show is just -- it's incredible. It keeps you hooked the entire way through. It's been seven years and I'm still on the edge of my seat after every single episode so it's just amazing at keeping their audience. I understand you have not missed one episode of "Pretty little liars." No, I've never missed an episode and watching it since I was like in fifth grade and dragged my little sister in the room and I record it and I'd rewind the scenes over and over again. Oh, my god. Oh, my god.
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Hunting and fishing retailer Gander Mountain is expected to file for bankruptcy as early as this month, leaving the future of its Amarillo store in question. An unnamed employee told Reuters last week that Gander Mountain would file for bankruptcy.
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TORONTO — Barrick Gold Corp. says it does not intend to continue to sell assets to reduce its debt, marking a shift in strategy for the Toronto-based miner.
Barrick chief financial officer Catherine Raw says given the progress it has made, it plans to instead use cash flow from operations and cash on hand to reduce its debt from US$6.4 billion to US$5 billion by the end of the year.
The gold miner had for several years been selling assets to reduce its hefty debt. The change in tactic was announced during its latest round of earnings and discussed on a call with analysts Tuesday.
The miner's first-quarter earnings beat expectations despite falling to US$158 million, down more than 75 per cent from the same period a year ago.
Salt had a lucky night! He had a dinner date of 20 single women… and maybe one of them was a frequent caller to the show.
Did he find true love?
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Bolthouse Farms, a brand of Campbell Soup Co., introduced Bolthouse Farms Plant Protein Milk, a line of refrigerated dairy alternatives that contain 10 grams of pea protein in each 8-ounce serving. The dairy alternatives are vegan, non-GMO and free from allergens, gluten and lactose, the company says. Plant Protein Milk is offered in four flavors — Unsweetened, Original, Vanilla and Chocolate — and are available at retailers including Kroger, Safeway East and Shaw’s, among others. Packaged in multi-serve, 48-ounce bottles, Bolthouse Farms Plant Protein Milk has a suggested retail price of $4.99.
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The American Petroleum Institute reportedly shows a surprise build of 1.1M barrels of crude oil for the week ending April 20, vs. a draw of 1.04M barrels last week.
Gasoline reportedly shows a draw of 2.72M barrels and distillates show a draw of 1.91M barrels.
Nymex June crude recently was $67.71/bbl in electronic trading, virtually unchanged from today's $67.70 settlement price.
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Jaume Munar of Spain plays Novak Djokovic of Serbia during their men's second round match during the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros in Paris, France, May 30, 2018. EPA-EFE/CHRISTOPHE PETIT TESSON
Novak Djokovic of Serbia plays Jaume Munar of Spain during their men's second round match during the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros in Paris, France, May 30, 2018. EPA/CHRISTOPHE PETIT TESSON
Jaume Munar of Spain plays Novak Djokovic of Serbia during their men's second round match during the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros in Paris, France, May 30, 2018. EPA-EFE/CHRISTOPHE PETIT TESSON
Former world No. 1 Novak Djokovic of Serbia on Wednesday won in the second round of the French Open with a 7-6(1), 6-4, 6-4 victory over Spain's Jaume Munar.
It took Djokovic, 20th seeded, two hours and 18 minutes to prevail over world No. 155 Munar in their first career encounter.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shonda Rhimes, the creator of popular television series such as “Scandal” and “Grey’s Anatomy,” has signed a deal to make new shows for Netflix.
The streaming service announced late Sunday that Rhimes’ Shondaland production company is moving to Netflix. Netflix wrote in a news release that Rhimes’ shows “Grey’s Anatomy,” ”Scandal” and “How to Get Away With Murder” would continue to air on ABC.
Rhimes wrote in a statement that she was grateful to the network for giving her career a start, but she was looking forward to expanding her audience and “creative identity” with Netflix.
She wrote that she and Netflix Chief Content Officer Ted Sarandos had developed a plan for the next phase of Rhimes’ career. She said Netflix offered her and her team “limitless possibilities.”
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Rehoboth Beach is known for its beautiful trees throughout the town, and now, you can showcase your personal trees for tours of Rehoboth. The Mayor’s Advisory Committee on Trees is offering visitors a self-guided tour of the best trees in town. The Mayor is inviting you to nominate your personal trees or other trees in town to be added to the tour. To be considered for the tour, get in contact with the Rehoboth Communications Department.
The UFC lightweight champion has finally got the super-fight he wanted with the Irishman set to lock horns with Mayweather on August 26 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
It will be a boxing match contested over 12 rounds at 154 pounds and the pair will both wear 10 ounce gloves.
Conor McGregor and Mayweather are expected to earn huge payouts for the fight and it could smash all box office records.
Every bout the Irish brawler has contested in the UFC has been a bigger deal than the last.
Argentina are in danger of missing a first World Cup since 1970 after being held to a goalless draw by Peru.
Only the top four in South American qualifying are guaranteed a place at the 2018 tournament in Russia, and Argentina are sixth with one game left.
The two-time World Cup champions must win their final qualifier in Ecuador to claim at least fifth spot which sets up a two-leg play-off against New Zealand.
The final round of games kick-off at 12:30 am on Wednesday, 11 October.
Slow cookers are as popular today as they were when they were first introduced in the 1970s.
Brands like Crock Pot quickly became household names, and the kitchen gadget is now a staple in home cooking, especially for busy families. They are easy to use, and can help you have a meal ready and waiting at the end of a long work day. Even better? You can have a sweet treat waiting for you at the end of a long work day.
A slow cooker's best quality is its versatility. While it's mostly known for making winter comforts like chili, pot roasts, and soups, it can also make your favorite desserts.
Here are 17 baked goods to make in your slow cooker.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Trump administration is pushing back on claims that President Donald Trump's travel ban is soon set to expire.
The White House released a memorandum Wednesday declaring that the effective date of the president's executive order banning travelers from six Muslim-majority countries "is delayed or tolled" until all relevant court injunctions "are lifted or stayed."
Some critics of the travel ban have said that the policy's 90-day halt to visitors from Iran, Yemen, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Libya is due to expire in mid-June, even though the ban itself has never taken effect.
The memorandum instructs the secretary of state, the attorney general, the secretary of homeland security, and the director of national intelligence to implement the ban 72 hours after all applicable court injunctions are lifted or stayed.
Valentine's Day is coming up soon, and that apparently means it's time for phone sales... who knew. Anyhow, Lenovorola will take $150 off the price of a brand new Moto Z2 Play starting on Sunday, February 4. That means you would only have to pay $349.99, which isn't too bad.
If you need a refresher, be sure to check out our review of the Z2 Play. For $350, you get a 5.5" 1080p AMOLED display Snapdragon 626, 32GB of storage, 3GB of RAM, a fingerprint sensor, 12MP/5MP cameras, and a 3,000mAh battery. All told, pretty good.
Also starting on February 4, Moto Mods will get a 25% price reduction for Valentine's Day, and Moto Z2 Force purchasers will get a free Alexa mod. Motorola does not specify how long this sale will last, but I'd wager it ends on February 15 or so. You can see all of what Moto will have on offer at the source link below.
“So the inference to be drawn from his statement is that other people have blame that should be shared in all of this,” she explained.
The account is clearly labelled a parody account. Elijah Cummings, another fake news disseminator, was the source of her information. The NY Times and other fake news outlets also cited the tweet.
These are your illustrious House investigators and the hoity-toity New York newspaper.
Allegedly when she was informed, she said, “what do you mean, fake?”
Doesn’t she know that definition? She is the definition of “fake”.
Aide tells Pelosi the “scapegoat” Flynn tweet was fake, “what do you mean it’s fake?” She says. pic.twitter.com/tLNQswqfpb — Ema O’Connor (@o_ema) February 14, 2017
The parody account tweeted this out later in the day.
The failing @nytimes, @NancyPelosi & @RepCummings issued statements based on 100% FAKE news. We expect more from our media & politicians! — Michael Flynn (@GenMikeFlynn) February 14, 2017
Jan 1 The Chinese government should set a more flexible target for economic growth this year to give more space for reform efforts, a central bank adviser told the official Xinhua news agency in comments published on Sunday. China's economy grew 6.7 percent in the third quarter from a year earlier and looks set to achieve the government's full-year forecast of 6.5-7 percent, buoyed by higher government spending, a housing boom and record bank lending.
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PanARMENIAN.Net - Heard Museum visitors have a rare opportunity to see masterpieces by legendary 20th Century Mexican artists Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera now that the Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera exhibit has opened in Phoenix. This is the only North American stop on a limited world tour that began in October at the Art Gallery of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia, Art Daily said.
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RCA RECORDS’ artist KESHA will join WARNER BROS. artist MACKLEMORE on the road in 2018 for ‘The Adventures of KESHA and MACKLEMORE,’ a 30-city co-headlining summer tour, presented by LIVE NATION.
The tour announcement comes on the heels of a big year for both acts. KESHA’s latest album, Rainbow, hit #1, her headlining tour was completely sold out and she received two Grammy nominations.
For MACKLEMORE, Gemini, his first solo effort in 12 years, debuted at No. 2 on the Top 200. His single “Glorious” went Platinum, while the viral clip has been viewed over 95 million times. The performer also recently wrapped up a completely sold-out U.S. tour.
Pre-sale tickets go on sale WEDNESDAY (12/13). First date is JUNE 6 in PHOENIX. KESHA will donate $1 from each ticket sold to RAINN (Rape, Abuse, & INcest National Network), while MACKLEMORE will donate $1 from each ticket sold to M PLUS 1, an organization that advances racial and social justice.
Watch the tour trailer here.
LeBron James gained 7 pounds during a conference finals game as a member of the Miami Heat.
According to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, LeBron went from 271 to 278 pounds during the course of the game.
3 years ago LeBron James was having back problems that threatened to derail his career. He reached out to a to a former Navy SEAL for help: https://t.co/YMST9J2zdO
And the topper: the time James gained seven pounds during an Eastern Conference finals game.
Some Miami Heat teammates saw the scale and attest to it in amazement. James himself just shrugs and calls it “weird as hell.”
The truly wild part is that it was from 271 pounds to 278 pounds, though James is much lighter these days.
The suspect, who was in possessions of a Vietnamese travel document at the time of arrest, was taken into custody in the low-cost terminal of the airport, according to a state news agency.
In a statement, police said the suspect, aged 28, was “positively identified from the CCTV footage at the airport and was alone at the time of arrest”. It added: “Any further actions against suspect/suspects will be taken in accordance with the law”.
National director of public prosecutions Shaun Abrahams has extended President Jacob Zuma's deadline to explain why he should not face corruption charges‚ eNCA reported on Monday.
Zuma now has until 31 January next year to make a submission to Abrahams on why the case against him should be dropped. His initial deadline had been November 30 but the president requested more time to consult with his lawyers.
Abrahams has to decide whether or not to pursue 783 charges against Zuma. However‚ Abrahams's own future is uncertain after the High Court in Pretoria ruled last week that the prosecution boss's appointment was invalid.
A person has scaled the base of the Statue of Liberty, as Americans celebrate Independence Day.
Police are currently on scene, and the monument was being evacuated, according to reports.
It’s unclear why the person, who appears to be female, climbed to the foot of Lady Liberty.
Earlier Wednesday a number of protesters were arrested at the iconic monument after unfurling a banner calling for the dismantling of ICE, the federal agency in charge of immigration.
— More to come.
Coxwell Avenue Loop, looking northward across Queen Street -- Aug. 10, 1940 PHOTO: Toronto Transit Commission / Library and Archives Canada
This archival photograph was taken in the late summer of 1940. The view is looking north on Coxwell Avenue by Queen Street East – an intersection that has been closed through most of September.
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March 31 Standard Bank Group Ltd:
* Standard Bank Statement
* Standard Bank Group Chief Executives' statement on cabinet reshuffle and ministerial changes at national treasury
* Do not think there is enough evidence to comment usefully on effects of reshuffle as a whole on South Africa's economic performance and development
* "Deeply regret" President's decision to relieve Pravin Gordhan, Mcebesi Jonas of their offices
* It is probable that this financial shock will trigger economic weakness with consequences for job and income generation
* "These negative effects could be enduring unless urgent steps are taken to restore public confidence" in fiscal governance, rebuild S. Africa's credibility in financial mkts Further company coverage: (Reporting by Rahul B in Bengaluru)
An Aurora man and his wife were unhurt early Friday after the man landed his small plane in a cornfield shortly after takeoff from the Aurora Municipal Airport in Sugar Grove.
Kane County Sheriff’s Department spokesman Lt. Pat Gengler said the pilot took off about 7 a.m. Friday and developed some kind of problem with the aircraft almost immediately. He managed to get the plane up over some utility wires, and then land in the middle of a cornfield west of Dugan Road and south of Scott Road.
“He went up and over,” Gengler said.
The pilot and his wife were on their way to Arizona, he added, flying a twin-engine, propeller Piper Seneca.
Within less than an hour, the Sheriff’s Department had sealed off the section of Dugan Road just north of the intersection with Wheeler Road, and the Federal Aviation Administration was on the scene.
Gengler said the Sheriff’s Department will send out more information later today.
(CNN) What is that noise?!
Some have likened it to a futuristic spaceship, others to a disgruntled cat -- but what do Formula E drivers think their cars sound like?
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A pedestrian suffered serious injuries in a crash in midtown Tucson late Friday, Oct. 6, city police said.
Sgt. Pete Dugan, spokesman for the Tucson Police Department, said the westbound lanes of Speedway were shut down at Craycroft until 9:45 p.m..
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HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. — How did the alligator cross the road? With some help from police officers in South Carolina.
Beaufort County deputies helped direct traffic Friday after the 8-foot (2.5-meter) alligator was seen walking around construction equipment and rubble piles near a road project on Hilton Head Island.
The scene attracted a large number of bystanders and video was posted on several social media sites.
Sheriff’s spokesman Capt. Bob Bromage told The Island Packet of Hilton Head that deputies routed traffic around the gator and protected bystanders for about an hour.
The alligator took its time, resting for several minutes on the warm pavement before finally crossing the road into woods near a pond.
No one was hurt.
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Information from: The Island Packet, http://www.islandpacket.com
April 3 Ares Management LP:
* Ares Management announces formation of development capital resources
* Ares Management -formation of development capital resources, an oil and gas co focused on providing development capital to North American E&P operators
* Ares Management LP - DCR has entered into a $300 million drilling partnership with endeavor energy resources
* Ares Management LP - DCR announced transaction with a non-Permian operator in which DCR will fund approximately $150 million in a drilling joint venture
* Ares Management LP - DCR to be led by Ronnie Scott, Matt Loreman and backed by funds managed by co Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) - Mississippi quarterback Shea Patterson says he will transfer to Michigan.
Patterson made his commitment in a tweet on Monday after visiting the Ann Arbor, Michigan, campus last weekend . Patterson is recovering from a right knee injury that cost him the final month of last season, but he should be ready to compete in 2018.
In seven games, Patterson passed for 2,259 yards and 17 touchdowns, with nine interceptions. The sophomore was one of the top recruits in the 2016 class.
Ole Miss was hit with NCAA sanctions two weeks ago that included a bowl ban next season. The NCAA said Mississippi's seniors could transfer without sitting out next season, as is usually required. Patterson does not qualify for that but could petition the NCAA to be immediately eligible.
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Huron County OPP responded to a break-in, after tending to the scene in Vanastra-snow tracks led them to the alleged teenage culprits.
It’s believed at about 7 a.m. Feb. 12, a local heard a beeping sound coming from the garage. It wasn’t long after before he looked out the window and witnessed a gang of suspects making a dash through the backyard.
After quickly checking the garage, the resident noticed that the thieves had forced their way through the attached garage. From his examinations, he realized a case of beer was absent. Upon arrival, the authorities launched an investigation of their own. They noticed fresh foot tracks in the snow.
The snow prints led the officers to house close by. Two males from Huron East were apprehended and charged with Break, Enter a Dwelling House & Theft Under $5,000.
One suspect is 18-years-old while the other is 16 years of age.
California Sen. Kamala Harris is back from her first foreign trip since taking office, a visit to the Middle East to meet with American troops and observe a Syrian refugee camp. (KABC)
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is pushing manufacturers and health-care providers to improve the cybersecurity of medical devices, a manifestation of the Internet of Things that can be notably vulnerable to attack. The FDA plans to set up a “go-team” to investigate suspected incidents of compromise in a field where such lapses can have potentially deadly consequences.
Some of the industry’s challenges, such as the need to regularly update equipment that is used in the field for years on end, may be of interest more broadly.
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PUERTO RICO HURRICANE DAMAGE MAY LEAD TO DRUG SHORTAGES: “Pharmaceuticals and medical devices are the island’s leading exports, and Puerto Rico has become one of the world’s biggest centers for pharmaceutical manufacturing. Its factories make 13 of the world’s top-selling brand-name drugs, from Humira, the rheumatoid arthritis treatment, to Xarelto, a blood thinner used to prevent stroke, according to a report released last year. With business of nearly $15 billion a year at stake in Puerto Rico, drug companies and device makers are confronting a range of obstacles on the island: locating enough diesel fuel for generators to run their factories; helping their employees get to work from areas where roads are damaged and blocked, electricity is down and phones don’t work.”
One of my law students, who’s Puerto Rican, has made it back home to check on his family, and the pictures he’s sending show tremendous damage.
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Coming in with a 0-4 record, the FGCU tennis team will look for its first win on Saturday, Feb. 3 at 5p.m. the Eagles take on Georgia Southern.
This will be the first home dual match of the season and despite the slow start to the season on the road, FGCU has had the ASUN Player of the Week on their team the past two weeks with Felipe Escobar and Felipe Ramirez both taking home the award.
Georgia Southern dropped the opening match of the season to Mercer 5-2 but was 19-12 last season and fell to South Alabama in the ASUN Belt Championship.
Following this, FGCU will travel to Boca Raton to face FAU on Feb. 10.
NEW YORK — Harvey Weinstein won’t testify before the New York grand jury that’s weighing whether to indict him on rape and other sex charges.
A statement issued through a spokesman Wednesday says Weinstein’s lawyers decided there wasn’t enough time to prepare him to testify. They say he learned the specific charges and the accusers’ identities only after turning himself in Friday, with a deadline set for Wednesday afternoon to testify or not.
They say his request for more time was denied.
Prosecutors haven’t immediately commented.
Weinstein faces rape and criminal sex act charges involving two women in New York. Dozens more women have accused him of sexual misconduct ranging from harassment to assault in various locales.
The 66-year-old former movie mogul has consistently denied all allegations of nonconsensual sex.
CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (WAND) – State police say a truck-tractor rolled over and crashed on an Illinois highway.
Troopers report 45-year-old driver Steven McDonald lost control of his 2014 Freightliner truck tractor as he tried to merge onto Interstate 72 westbound from southbound Interstate 57. They say McDonald’s attached semi trailer began to sway when he drove onto right shoulder moments before it went into a ditch and landed on its passenger side. This happened at mile post 179.5, which is located west of Champaign.
First responders say the driver had a seat belt on and did not suffer any injury.
Troopers say the truck tractor’s trailer had large steel coils in it that were covered with a tarp. They say one of those coils broke loose from the trailer and ended up in the ditch.
Troopers report they cited McDonald for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.
Baku. 30 October. REPORT.AZ/ Candidate from the ruling Social Democratic Party (SDPK), former Prime Minister Sooronbai Jeenbekov has won presidential elections.
Report informs citing the RIA Novosti, says final protocol of the Kyrgyz CEC.
The presidential elections in Kyrgyzstan were held on Sunday, October 15. Eleven candidates applied for the main post of the country. According to preliminary data, Jeenbekov won in the first round his main rival opposition representative Omurbek Babanov.
According to protocol, Jennbekov scored 920.62 thousand or 54.22% of the votes.
A Walmart driver in Sutherland - Terry Burris - celebrated driving over 3 million miles! He received a brand-new, custom truck to celebrate his 25th anniversary with Walmart.
A Walmart driver in Sutherland - Terry Burris - celebrated driving over 3 million miles! He received a brand-new, custom truck to celebrate his 25th anniversary with Walmart.
After a devastating fire shut down a popular Carytown taco shop, the owners of Don't Look Back say they have finally found a home for their second location.
The restaurant made the announcement on Facebook, saying it will open in the old Chicken Mania location, across from the Lowe's Shopping Center on Forest Hill Avenue.
It's set to open this summer. There is no word on when, or if the restaurant in Carytown will re-open.
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Insurers Stiffed Chiropractors On Injury Claims, Suits Say
Law360, Miami (October 6, 2017, 9:16 PM EDT) -- Several insurers have been hit with putative class actions in South Florida by chiropractic practices that claim they violated Florida's no-fault motor vehicle insurance law by systematically applying an improper reduction in reimbursement payments for treatment of injuries.
Eight suits were filed between Tuesday and Friday variously naming Davie-based Tower Health Center Inc., Coastal Wellness Centers Inc. in Coral Springs and Plantation Spinal Care Center Inc. in Plantation as plaintiffs. The providers target three Geico entities, two Progressive entities, State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co., Allstate...
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Canada’s dairy sector, worth $21 billion, is the target of blistering verbal and Twitter attacks from U.S. President Donald Trump who complains tariffs, as high as 314 per cent, are unfair.
Two colleagues from Thame who braved a tandem skydive have raised more than £1,000 for each of their chosen charities.
Zoe McCormack and Melanie Blanks, who featured in the Gazette in April, had to wait until June 4 to complete the jump as bad weather in May prevented it taking place.
The two women were joined by Melanie’s sister Emma Horwood, who made the dive for her 40th birthday.
Zoe and Melanie, who work at Maze Hair Salon in North Street, were fundraising for the Anthony Nolan Trust and the Thames Valley Air Ambulance and were orginally due to make the leap over Salisbury on April 30.
Melanie said: “It was an amazing experience and one which we would do again. We would like to say a massive thank you to everyone who has sponsored us. So far we have raised over £1,000 for each of our charities.”
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1. St George Illawarra Dragons (Last Week: 1) : Backed up their round one thumping of Brisbane with a hard-fought comeback win over their arch-rivals, Cronulla.
2. Wests Tigers (7): Well, would you look at this? The Tigers proved that round-one win over the Roosters was no fluke as their dogged defence once again helped them grind out two points against a competition powerhouse.
Flying high: The Tigers are 2-0 after their win in Melbourne. Photo: NRL Photos
3. New Zealand Warriors (3): The Warriors of old may well have blown this game at home against the Titans after their impressive round one showing. Have they turned a corner?
4. Penrith Panthers (5): Two weeks, two big comeback wins for Anthony Griffin's men, who need to find a way to play for 80 minutes.
5. Melbourne Storm (2): A stunning loss for the reigning champions in Billy Slater's 300th game. Probably just a blip, but a huge clash now looms on Thursday against the Cowboys.
Santa HQ is pictured in 2014 at Vintage Faire Mall in Modesto, Calif. Modesto Bee file Joan Barnett Lee
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White Butte RCMP are currently at the scene of a sudden death on a grid road near Highway 6 north of Regina.
Members of the public are being asked to avoid the area. Road detours may be in place.
There is limited information at this time.
Police are advising drivers and pedestrians to slow down and take extra caution as Toronto braces for its first heavy snow fall on Monday night.
“I’m seeing seven separate collisions reported in various parts of the city in the past 20 minutes,” Const. Allyson Douglas-Cook of Toronto police tweeted at around 5:30 p.m.
“Fortunately there are no serious injuries at this point. Please slow down folks, drive with extra care, and get home safely to your families.”
Toronto is still under a special weather statement from Environment Canada for widespread snowfall. The first flakes started to fall earlier Monday. The city is expected to receive 5 to 10 centimetres of snow in total by Tuesday morning, which is when the snowfall is expected to taper off.
A cold front moving across southern Ontario is the culprit, finally ushering the first signs of winter into the GTA. Environment Canada warns about poor visibility and driving conditions, and says to watch out for a few light flurries off Lake Ontario.
March 19 (Reuters) - Nikkei:
* SHIMAMURA’S GROUP OPERATING PROFIT LIKELY FELL 10 PERCENT ON THE YEAR TO ABOUT 44 BILLION YEN FOR THE YEAR ENDED FEBRUARY - NIKKEI
* SHIMAMURA'S SALES FOR THE YEAR ENDED FEBRUARY ARE SEEN ROUGHLY FLAT AT AROUND 567 BILLION YEN - NIKKEI Source text : (s.nikkei.com/2DEaBsj) Further company coverage:
A push to establish the Communist Party in Chinese state enterprises is rolling through Hong Kong, raising corporate-governance concerns in one of the year’s best-performing stock markets.
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In a bid to expose the murky Nigerian money lurking behind some of London’s most high-end properties, anti-corruption campaigners are offering an unusual property tour of the British capital. As the coach carrying journalists and campaigners winds through luxurious west London, experts revealed the hidden world of misused public funds, unexplained wealth and the British […]
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* ‍BRIGHTER AND AMUNDSEN ENGINEERING STOCKHOLM REACHED A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT ON UNPAID INVOICES REGARDING WORK IN 2014 AND 2015 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
TALLINN, Estonia - Finland's centrist and conservative party leaders both say the populist The Finns party cannot stay in the three-member government coalition after it elected an anti-EU and anti-immigration hardliner as its chairman last week. Prime Minister Juha Sipila of the Center Party and Petteri Orpo of the National Coalition Party said after talks Monday that there was no common ground for working with The Finns' new leader, Jussi Halla-aho, bringing the government to the verge of collapse.
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LAHORE: The Nawa-i-Waqt Fund for Stranded Pakistanis in Bangladesh received Rs98,000 on Wednesday.
Dr Muhammad Asghar Nadeem, from Lahore, contributed Rs50,000 while Syed Zafar Iqbal, from Rawalpindi, Rs 20,000.
Sikandar Parvez, Salahuddin, Syed Yamaz Hassan Gillani, Syed Shabbir Hassan Gillani (Lahore), Ghulam Mustafa (Khushab), and Inamullah Beg (Haripur) donated Rs5,000 each.
Javed Iqbal Mughal advocate, from Sialkot, donated Rs3,000.
She was preceded in death by her two brothers, Charles Smith, Jesse A. Smith; and two sisters, Lena Mae Harris and Betty Wade-McCadden.
Survivors include her son, Oscar F. Smith III; nephews, Benjamin Harris, Wade Hurd; nieces, Martha Alexander, Bertha Page; and many other family and friends.
Neuble Monument Funeral Home at 1330 Bluebird Road is in charge of arrangements, 615-444-3117.
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4-yr-old boy dies in Lagos septic tank, 2 others injured
It was a tragic end of the year for residents of 23, Idowu Street, Ilaje Bariga in Lagos State as three children fell into a septic tank last Wednesday, leaving one of them dead. Two [...] The post 4-yr-old boy dies in Lagos septic tank, 2 others injured appeared first on Tribune. Read Full Story
Although they got to return home, residents near the Oroville Dam are left uncertain because of the upcoming storm. Robert Kovacik reports for the NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017.
Should nightclubs be allowed to stay open later into the night? Diarmuid Kearney went out on the streets of Tralee to find out what the people of Kerry think and Mary spoke to DJ Sunil Sharpe from ‘Give us the night’ group
Long time Truckee resident Don Bennett passed away on September 29th, 2017.
He was born in 1929 in Ventura California, where he grew up. Don served in the U.S. Marine Corps and graduated from Arizona State University, where he met his wife Joyce.
He returned to Ventura and worked for a concrete company for 37 years before moving to Truckee in 1986.
He loved flying and sports, including skiing, hiking, tennis and golf.
Don's greatest blessings were his wife Joyce, son Scott, daughter-in-law Tatjana and his many dear friends.
A memorial service will be held October 15th at 3 pm at the Church of the Mountains, United Methodist Church, 10069 Church St., Truckee, CA .
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Sierra Senior Services Meals on Wheels program.
A young man listening to music on earbuds was struck and killed Friday while crossing the LRT tracks near 115A Street and 60th Avenue, police say.
Police said the man waited for a southbound LRT to clear the intersection, then unknowingly stepped in front of a northbound train.
"He probably didn't hear [the train] until the last second, and it cost him his life, unfortunately," Insp. Erik Johnson told reporters at the scene.
The man died instantly.
The driver sounded the train's air horn several times and was trying to slow down just before the man was struck, Johnson said.
There were between 75 and 100 passengers on the train at the time. None of them were injured.
Edmonton Transit said LRT service is running between the Southgate and Century Park stations, and between South Campus and Clareview.
Contingency bus service is running between the South Campus and Southgate stations.
Kennedy (oblique) will be back in action against the Twins next week, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports.
Kennedy will only miss one start after suffering a left oblique strain against Seattle on June 29. Across 17 starts this year, Kennedy has posted 5.11 ERA and 1.42 WHIP with an 84:33 K:BB over 91.2 innings.
For Valentine's Day, Danielle DiMartino Booth sent Janet Yellen and the ruling cohort at the nation's central bank a caustic forget-me-not. DiMartino Booth, who advised Richard Fisher about the financial markets during her nine years at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, has written Fed Up: An Insider's Take on Why the Federal Reserve is Bad for America.
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March 31 Banner Corp
* Banner Corporation renews stock repurchase program
* Banner Corp - shares may be repurchased by company in open market purchases
* Board of Directors has renewed its authorization to repurchase up to 5 percent of its common stock, or 1.6 million shares Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Salazar (1-1) allowed one run on seven hits while walking two and striking out seven over six innings in Monday's 3-1 win over Minnesota.
He threw 63 of his 103 pitches for strikes to drop his season ERA to 3.57. Salazar retired 15 of the last 18 hitters he faced in this one after allowing five hits and a walk in the first two innings. The 27-year-old features a nasty changeup that helps him rack up strikeouts regularly. After a four-run outing in his season debut, Salazar has been stingy and has fanned 27 hitters over 17.2 frames. He's a front-end fantasy starter.
We were mighty impressed with Ocean & Montana, the breezy and infectious new summertime rap EP from Compton rapper Buddy and Montreal producer Kaytranada. “World Of Wonders” is a splendid example of the project’s appeal: Kaytranada provides a surging, otherworldly synth loop buoyed by airy snaps and pops, adding up to something like a beach party deejayed by Gold Panda, and Buddy glides all over it with effortless grace. In the song’s new video from director Andy Hines, the two of them dance their way around a Los Angeles neighborhood, visiting various homes along the way and exuding stratospheric charisma the whole time. Not a lot happens in the video, but it’s one of those films in which the location becomes a character, and it makes that location feel extremely welcoming. Watch below.
UPDATE 1-Molson Coors' quarterly sales miss estimates
Feb 14 Molson Coors Brewing Co reported lower-than-expected quarterly sales, due to a strong dollar and weak demand for its Coors Light beer and its cheaper brands such as Miller High Life in the United States.
Natalie Baartman, who was found dead on Tuesday, was last seen alive on Saturday.
CAPE TOWN - An autopsy has revealed a five-year-old girl who was found dead near her home in Pacaltsdorp, in George, was raped.
Natalie Baartman was last seen alive on Saturday.
She was found dead on Tuesday.
The police’s Malcolm Poje said: “The preliminaryautopsy results show that she might have died of strangulation or suffocation, she was also raped and the investigation continues.”
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LAS VEGAS (AP) — Authorities say they still don’t have a clear motive for the Las Vegas shooting rampage.
Undersheriff Kevin C. McMahill provided an update on the investigation Friday. He says authorities have looked at gunman Stephen Paddock’s personal life, political affiliation, economic situation and any potential radicalization.
He says authorities are aware the Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for the attack, but so far there is no evidence that it had a role.
He says authorities will continue to investigate those areas as well as look into leads and tips that come in.
Paddock unleased gunfire Sunday from the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay hotel casino on the Las Vegas Strip, killing dozens and injuring nearly 500 people. He killed himself as police closed in.
NEW CASTLE, Pennsylvania (WKBN) – While investigating a possible burglary of a vacant apartment on Friday in New Castle police say they found a puppy locked inside a bedroom.
The department said they found the dog in a post on their Facebook page.
The department believes the puppy was locked in the room for an extended period of time because of its condition — it was malnourished and could not walk or sit up.
Officers say they took the dog back to the station where they gave the dog fluids and food — within hours the dog began attempting to walk and sat up.
The puppy was taken on Saturday morning to Lawrence County Humane Society — police hope they can find a new home for the dog.
The two agencies have agreed that the FCC will monitor broadband market entry barriers and review complaints it receives from consumers. It will also have the ability to take action against companies that don't properly inform the public of any throttling, blocking or prioritization practices as per the new order. The FTC can also take action against companies that don't disclose that information adequately or engage in any marketing, advertising or promotional activities deemed deceptive, unfair or unlawful. The FCC and FTC will also meet regularly to discuss any investigations against ISPs and will share legal and technical expertise when necessary.
Overall, the MOU outlines a fairly vague plan to cooperate. However, FCC Chairman Ajit Pai sees it differently. "The Memorandum of Understanding will be a critical benefit for online consumers because it outlines the robust process by which the FCC and FTC will safeguard the public interest," he said in a statement.
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The Codiac RCMP are asking for help locating a missing 14-year-old girl who has been missing since Monday evening.
Isabella Brown was last seen at the Champlain mall in Dieppe at around 7 p.m.
She is described as being five feet six inches tall and 130 pounds, with long blond hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing dark leggings and grey open-shoulder T-shirt and was carrying a grey backpack.
Anyone with information about her whereabouts is asked to call the Codiac RCMP at 506-857-2400 or their local police station.
Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or at at www.crimenb.ca.
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has ordered the U.S. flags be flown at half-staff on federal property in honor of five newspaper journalists slain in Maryland's capital.
The order comes after Annapolis Mayor Gavin Buckley said Monday Trump had declined his request to lower the flags.
Trump issued a proclamation Tuesday ordering the flags be flown at half-staff through sunset.
Five Capital Gazette newspaper employees were killed Thursday when a gunman with a grudge against the publication shot them in the newsroom.
Trump repeatedly has called journalists the "enemy of the people." He said the day after the shooting that journalists should not fear being violently attacked while doing their job.
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The White House says Trump ordered the flags be lowered as soon as he learned of the Annapolis mayor's request.
Lots of celebrities were coupled up for the countdown to 2017 on Saturday night, ringing in the New Year with their boo and a sweet smooch!
In fact, E! News has learned Kendall Jenner and A$AP Rocky spent the evening together at The Nice Guy in West Hollywood, continuing to make headlines with their romance, though we've already reported they're not "exclusively" dating.
The supermodel looked gorgeous in a silk and lace ensemble, which she paired with a leopard, floor-length robe and strappy heels.
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP)  A second woman says that the Michigan State women's gymnastics coach was aware of complaints of assault by a sports doctor who treated female athletes.
Coach Kathie Klages was suspended Monday. New allegations against her were disclosed Tuesday by a woman who is seeking to join more than two dozen in a lawsuit against Dr. Larry Nassar.
In a court filing, the woman says she was part of a youth gymnastics program in 1997-98. She says Klages asked her if Nassar had penetrated her vagina with his fingers.
The woman said yes. She says Klages told her there's "no reason to bring up" Nassar's conduct.
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Klages hasn't responded to emails seeking comment. Nassar was a Michigan State doctor who also worked for USA Gymnastics, which trains Olympians. He denies abuse.
Inspectors opened 1,352 new investigations, 28 percent more than last year. The BBI also looked into 535 bank accounts, which is one third up on 2016.
The Belgian taxman has a better knowledge of the cash Belgians are keeping in 53 other countries, including Luxemburg. "This means we have more information at our disposal. And it will keep growing, as this year we will be receiving new data on bank accounts in Switzerland. This gives us more scope, and improved data analyses are rendering more information, to allow us to tackle fraud more efficiently", says Finance Minister Johan Van Overtveldt.
Those found dodging taxes, risk a fine or paying extra tax on the cash they had been hiding. The BBI employs 634 people. "They work efficiently, and staff numbers will be boosted."
CNN's Jim Sciutto weighs in on what may be the biggest take away in the GOP/Nunes memo released and the questions it raises.
Source: CNN
LONDON, April 10 (IFR) - Romania has set final guidance for a dual-tranche euro offering, according to a lead.
The sovereign has set the spread for a new 10-year benchmark bond at 170bp over mid-swaps. The notes were initially marketed at 185bp area over, and guidance was set at plus 175bp-180bp.
Romania has set the yield for a reopening of its €1.25bn 3.875% notes due October 2035 at 3.55%. That compares to an initial marketing level of 3.65% area, and guidance at 3.60% area.
The aggregate order books are over €3.25bn, with a skew to the 10-year. The deal is today's business via Barclays, Citigroup, Erste Group, ING and Societe Generale.
Romania is rated Baa3/BBB-/BBB-. (Reporting by Robert Hogg; editing by Sudip Roy)
All weekend long, win tickets to see Vivica A. Fox and Columbus Short on stage for Two Can Play That Game at the Fox Theater on November 3-4. Listen for your chance to win your way in with KISS 104.1.
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BETTIS, MITCHELL, 04/04/1957, AUSTINTOWN POLICE DEPT., THEFT WITHOUT CONSENT
BROWN, DOMINIQUE KEAONTAE MANOLIA, 03/21/1993, CAMPBELL POLICE DEPT., PROBATION VIOLATION
DOMHOFF, GARY RAYMOND,11/01/1972, MAHONING COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE, THEFT
LEBRON, CLAXTON MAURICE, 03/30/1991,YOUNGSTOWN POLICE DEPT., CARRYING CONCEALED WEAPONS
OLDS, TONY T, 07/13/1981, YOUNGSTOWN POLICE DEPT., CARRYING CONCEALED WEAPONS
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ANCHONDO, JUAN, 06/28/1987, 03/16/2018
DANDRIDGE, PHILLIS A, 09/06/1958, 03/16/2018
DUNDICS, NICHOLAS CHARLES,07/10/1987, 03/16/2018
HARMOUCHE, BRITTANY A, 08/09/1985, 01/11/2018, TURNED OVER TO OTHER AUTHORITY
JOHNSON, THOMAS MARS, 05/04/1969, 03/09/2018
BEIJING (AP) - China's supreme court has thrown out the fraud conviction of a retail tycoon in an unusual gesture of official leniency toward entrepreneurs amid a string of high-profile detentions and prosecutions that has rattled the Chinese business world.
The Supreme People's Court ruling Thursday reversed the conviction of Zhang Wenzhong, former chairman of Wumart Stores, who served 12 years in prison on charges of improperly obtaining technology development subsidies.
A number of Chinese businesspeople have been prosecuted or detained for questioning about possible offenses including embezzlement and bribery.
On Wednesday, a lawyer for the imprisoned founder of the insurance company that owns New York City's Waldorf Hotel said he planned to appeal his 18-year sentence imposed this month on fraud charges.
AMMAN — The Jordan Press Association (JPA) has opened an operation room at its headquarters to follow up on the municipal and local elections until the results are announced, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported on Monday.
Liaison officers will be stationed at the media centre of the Independent Election Commission. JPA also said that it will receive remarks and complaints from journalists covering the elections on the hotline: 0790111999, Petra noted.
Also on Monday, the Civil Coalition for Monitoring Elections and the Performance of Elected Councils (Rased) announced it would monitor the elections through 2,000 stationed observers and 250 field observers.
Rased added that its operations room will have 100 researchers to communicate with observers and analyse information sent through an electronic application, Petra said.
Fifty local private sector members will next month head to Casablanca in Morocco to explore trade and investment opportunities in the north African country. Geoffrey Kamanzi, the Private Sector Federation director for trade facilitation and negotiations, said business leaders from the energy, finance, transport and logistics, information and communication technology, construction and real estate sectors, among others, will make the trip.
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The Joplin City Council approved several contracts for building projects at Monday night's Council meeting. One of those was an agreement with the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission to share the cost of building a new Connecticut Avenue bridge across I-44.
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From left, retired U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Richard P. Mills, president and chief executive officer (CEO), Marine Corps University Foundation, retired Lt. Gen. Henry P. Osman, president and CEO, Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, and retired Lt. Gen. Paul K. VanRiper, attend the Gen. Graves B. Erskine Distinguished Lecture Series at the Warner Center, Marine Corps University, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Jan. 18, 2017. The series was established in February 1984 and was instrumental in the development of modern Marine Corps professional military education. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Yasmin D. Perez)
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says the assailant in the congressional shooting has died from his injuries.
Trump said Wednesday morning that the gunman who shot Rep. Steve Scalise, of Louisiana, had died. The assailant has been identified as James T. Hodgkinson.
Scalise was shot at a congressional baseball practice just outside of Washington. Officials said several other people were also wounded. Trump said Scalise "was badly wounded and is now in stable condition."
Trump praised the "heroic actions" of the Capital Police at the scene.
You sent them in and this morning Bethany, Joshua and Katherine tried them on-air--your Super Bowl recipes.
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The off-Broadway hit “Spamilton,” which spoofs Lin-Manuel Miranda’s “Hamilton,” is closing in New York, but there is a U.S. tour in the works, and plans for a possible run in London.
Here & Now‘s Robin Young talks backstage, with the show’s creator, Gerard Alessandrini (@ForbiddenGerard).
Research presented this week at the Black Hat Europe 2017 security conference has revealed that several popular interpreted programming languages are affected by severe vulnerabilities that expose apps built on these languages to attacks.
The author of this research is IOActive Senior Security Consultant Fernando Arnaboldi. The expert says he used an automated software testing technique named fuzzing to identify vulnerabilities in the interpreters of five of today's most popular programming languages: JavaScript, Perl, PHP, Python, and Ruby.
[...] The researcher released XDiFF as an open source project on GitHub. A more detailed presentation of the testing procedure and all the vulnerabilities is available in Arnaboldi's research paper named "Exposing Hidden Exploitable Behaviors in Programming Languages Using Differential Fuzzing."
AUGUSTA, Georgia, April 5 The traditional U.S. Masters Par 3 contest was called off on Wednesday for the first time in its 57-year history with heavy storms forecast in the Augusta area.
Twenty-six players started their rounds in the curtain-raiser event for the year's first major which starts on Thursday.
Former Masters champion Mike Weir of Canada fired a hole in one and moved joint top of the leaderboard on three under par after seven holes before organisers brought the players off the course.
Monday's practice session was also called off and more heavy rain is forecast overnight. (Reporting by Ed Osmond; Editing by Frank Pingue)
Former female superstar was considered for the Wyatt family
In a recent interview, former WWE writer Tom Casiello revealed that the creative team had considered putting Kaityln with the Wyatt Family, some even pitching for her to be Sister Abigail.
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The excitement is mounting ahead of tomorrow night's premiere of Dancing with the Stars on M-Net.
The celebrities and their partners hosted a meet and greet with the media last night inside the glittering set and dance floor where the competition will be staged in Hyde Park, Johannesburg.
Judges including Tebogo Kgobokoe, Jason Gilkinson and Debbie Turner were present as were Kee-Leen and Duncan Irvine the executives of Rapid Blue, the production company responsible for the show as well as M-Net executives.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Win 4 Evening' game
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the New York Lottery's "Win 4 Evening" game were:
4-0-0-1, Lucky Sum: 5
(four, zero, zero, one; Lucky Sum: five)
(Corrects headline to specify that Bollore will sell its shares in Gaumont in public tender offer, not repurchase the shares.)
April 6 Bollore:
* Bolloré, which holds about 10 percent of the capital of Gaumont, acknowledges announcement of a public tender offer to repurchase Gaumont shares at 75 euros ($80.08) per share
* Bollore has decided to support the proposal made to the shareholders of Gaumont and will therefore present its shares to the offer
* The sale of its stake would represent an amount of 31 million euros Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:, ($1 = 0.9366 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
May 3 Ep Energy Corp
* Ep Energy reports first quarter 2017 results with continued oil production growth and improved financial position
* Q1 loss per share $0.19
* Q1 adjusted loss per share $0.10
* Q1 earnings per share view $-0.10 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Total capital expenditures in q1 of 2017 were $152 million
* Qtrly 46.9 thousand barrels of oil production per day (mbbls/d) above 4q'16 and ahead of expectations
* Ep Energy Corp - qtrly average daily oil production was 46.9 mbbls/d, down 8 percent from 50.8 mbbls/d in q1 of 2016
* Company expects to increase capital allocation to wolfcamp program Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Scigrip Europe, a supplier of adhesive solutions and structural MMAs, has announced a price increase on it materials.
‘Due to a tightening global supply situation, the key raw materials for Scigrip’s smarter adhesive technologies have increased dramatically in price, by close to 40%,’ the company said in a press release.
CoreRx , a contract development and manufacturing organization , and Aimmune Therapeutics , a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company advancing a therapeutic approach for the treatment of peanut and other food allergies, together, have increased manufacturing operations at CoreRx's ICOT Center campus in Clearwater, FL. This new expansion consists of approximately 20,000 square feet of manufacturing and warehouse space at CoreRx's 5733 Myerlake Circle location.
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April 3 China Smarter Energy Group Holdings Ltd
* Expects to report a unrealised loss on investments in listed financial assets at fair value through profit and loss for year ended 31 March 2017
* Will also record unrealised loss on investments in listed financial assets at fair value through profit and loss of HK$149 million for year ended 31 March Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
× Pumpkin spice air freshener prompts evacuation of school
BALTIMORE — An unusual smell prompted an evacuation and a hazardous materials response at a Baltimore high school.
But after five people were taken to the hospital complaining of upset stomachs, fire officials discovered the source of the smell: a pumpkin spice air freshener.
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School was evacuated Thursday afternoon after students and teachers detected a strong smell on the third floor. Several people reported difficulty breathing.
The fire department and a hazardous materials team were called. Fire spokesman Roman Clark said two students and three adults were taken to the hospital for stomach ailments.
Then, firefighters located a pumpkin spice air aerosol plugged into an outlet in a classroom.
Classes at the school resumed Friday.
Black Love Rules “Fist Fight” Red Carpet
In celebration of FIST FIGHT, cast members and filmmakers including Ice Cube, Tracy Morgan, Kym Whitley and Charlie Day – attended the red carpet world premiere on Monday, February 13th at Regency Village Theatre in Los Angeles, CA. Probably our favorite part of the carpet had to be all the black love on display. How cute are Tracy and his wife Megan???
Hang on, y’all gotta see the closeups. They are truly the picture of love.
This is EVERYTHING! Love that her dimple is on display.
Tracy seems like he would be a fun partner to have but probably A LOT to keep up with. I bet their daughter is just like him too.
Ice Cube also brought his wife to the premiere. They’ve been together for several decades now. Isn’t she beautiful?
The movie lands in theaters this Friday February 17. Peep the official trailer below:
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TORONTO —
Ride-hailing service Lyft will launch its service in Toronto on Tuesday, marking its first expansion outside the United States.
The addition of Lyft brings increased competition to Uber in Canada’s largest city.
The company announced plans to expand to Toronto last month, but had not set a date for its start.
Lyft will operate between Hamilton and Oshawa, Ont., and as far north as Newmarket, Ont.
Uber arrived in Canada several years ago and has fought an uphill regulatory battle ever since.
Beck Taxi says adding thousands of cars to Toronto’s congested streets is the last thing the city needs and only discourages transit ridership
May 3 Two Harbors Investment Corp:
* Two Harbors Investment Corp reports first quarter 2017 financial results
* Reported qtrly book value of $9.91 per common share
* Qtrly reported core earnings of $95.0 million, or $0.27 per weighted average common share Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
(WTNH) — A big surprise for a former New York fire chief battling cancer.
Bill Duggan was diagnosed with brain cancer in November. His fellow firefighters started a GoFundMe page to send him to the NFL’s big game, which has always been his lifelong dream.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell arrived at Duggan’s firehouse to surprise him with the good news that his wish would come true.
Duggan has not given up on his fight against the cancer.
“My grandson is three months old. Just not going to give up. I’m going to go fishing with him, take him to baseball games. I’m going to live a long life – I will not give up,” he said.
Duggan is scheduled to begin chemotherapy on Tuesday.
Around 10 p.m. New Year’s Eve, Regina police were dispatched to The Tap Off-Sale at 4245 Rochdale Boulevard for a report of an armed robbery.
According to police, two suspects entered the business and attempted to steal a bottle of alcohol.
When staff members attempted to stop the men, one suspect pulled a machete and struck the employees in the hands.
The two men fled the scene, but were later located and arrested.
Thomas Chartrand is charged with robbery, two counts of assault with a weapon, and possession of a prohibited weapon.
Charles Wapan is charged with robbery and breach of probation.
Step aside, Ben Higgins and Lauren Bushnell–it’s Nick Viall’s turn.
Ever wonder what it’s like to actually be on The Bachelor? It may not be something you’d admit out…
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With sardonic wit and incisive social critiques, David Sedaris has become one of America’s preeminent humor writers. The great skill with which he slices through cultural euphemisms & political correctness proves that Sedaris is a master of satire and one of the most observant writers addressing the human condition today.
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Shipbroker Clarkson is beginning to see a break in the storm that has been battering the shipping industry for years.
The FTSE 250 company posted a rise in revenue and profits in the six months to June 30, and chief executive Andi Case said there were at last early signs that the market could be improving.
“Between 85pc and 95pc of all goods travel by sea but the market has suffered from a fundamental oversupply of ships for years,” said Mr Case.
The industry has been hit by a surplus of ships chasing too few cargoes, driving down shipping prices, while the low oil price has also hit demand for oil tankers and associated offshore services.
“That saturation of the market is now turning into a more normal oversupply, meaning that conditions are starting to ease. We’ve seen some shipyards going bankrupt in a sign that the oversupply is beginning to end.”
Luke Gottlieb is a talented photographer based in based out of Denver Rock City, USA. Kuke focuses on fashion, lifestyle and portrait photography. “My approach to photography has become more akin to the cinematic arts,” he explained. “Since cinema is a visual medium for telling stories, I strive to capture the effect of narrative in a still photograph. If I don’t feel anything from a photo I take, I will move on. Everything started with landscapes for me. They stood as a canvas full of color and action, almost like a stage or set. Light would vary in an instance and act as a stage for some spectacular show.”
The reason I ultimately gravitated towards portraiture is because of the difficulty in capturing something real and genuine from such a variable subject. Human behavior is so spontaneous and fragile, that as a photographer I must too become vulnerable in order to feel what is being captured.
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President Trump tweeted “big news coming soon for our great American Autoworkers” ahead of his Administration’s announcement last week that it will seek new tariffs on imported autos and auto parts. If he had more Twitter characters, perhaps Mr. Trump would have added, “Tough luck for the rest of you.”
Just kidding, but that would have been accurate. Mr. Trump is boasting of potential gains for one narrow constituency from his latest protectionist threat. But he’s ignoring the forgotten Americans who will lose their jobs...
SABC staff are set to down tools on Thursday after wage talks broke down between unions and management.
Union Bemawu informed members on Monday that it had given the SABC notice of its intention to strike.
The union is demanding a 10% increase‚ while management is offering 4.5%.
The Communication Workers' Union has also reportedly notified management of plans to strike.
Besides salaries‚ the unions have also taken issue with a reported R3.9-million paid to members of the interim SABC board‚ given the corporation's shaky finances.
This would be the second strike at the public broadcaster in recent months. Management has previously staved off labour action by pointing out the SABC's severe financial constraints. The broadcaster has been in talks to receive a state bailout.
Long before Canberra became the nation's capital it was a meeting place for local Aboriginal people.
Today archaeologists and traditional custodians are working together to protect places of historical significance.
Ngunnawal man Wally Bell and ANU archaeologist Dr Duncan Wright took Laura Tchilinguirian to a ceremony site and major artefact scatter in West MacGregor.
The Giving Kitchen, which has operated for five years exclusively in Metro Atlanta, has expanded its reach into Columbus. Columbus Chef Nick Woodham benefited from The Giving Kitchen in 2015 when he was diagnosed with cancer for the second time in less than two years.
Feb 14 Kuze Co Ltd:
* Says it to repurchase up to 110,000 shares of its common stock, representing a 2.89 percent stake
* Say shares to be repurchased at the price of up to 99,880,000 yen in total, on Feb. 15
Source text in Japanese: goo.gl/ocF88M
Further company Coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
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After a year with the Colts and a part of another with the Titans, receiver Andre Johnson has returned home, still without ever leaving the AFC South.
The Texans have announced that Johnson will be signing a one-day contract to retire with the team. The ceremony will occur on Wednesday.
Johnson, a top-five pick in 2003, played for the Texans through 2014. And he actually has a better case for Canton than another receiver named Johnson who had a little more sizzle and a better nickname during that same era.
Attached to this item is Andre Johnson’s visit to PFT Live during Super Bowl week in Houston.
Southaven Police Department is looking for a group of men wanted for a string of car burglaries.
Police said the men stole a black 2003 Infiniti G35 from the Southaven area.
They were also seen in a silver Hyundai Elantra. Police did not specify if that vehicle was stolen or not.
If you know where these men may be, call SPD at 662-393-8652 or Crime Stoppers at 662-429-8477.
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HAWTHORN premiership midfielder Brad Sewell was having a bucks party.
Essendon great and old foe Matthew Lloyd had the perfect present. A signed jumper.
Only this one came with a hilarious personalised message, a tongue-in-cheek reference to the day Lloyd bulldozed Sewell in 2009, knocking him out instantly.
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“Sewelly, hope you stay conscious on the bucks, longer than you did on the G when I thought I had killed you. Have a good one.,” Lloyd wrote.
Sewell’s Hawks teammate Campbell Brown - who called Lloyd a sniper after the incident - tweeted out a photo.
Obviously, the trio have since buried the hatchet.
Columbia Police say two men were injured in a shooting at an apartment complex near S. Beltline Boulevard Wednesday night.
NEW YORK - APRIL 20: The Edge of U2 attends the 8th Annual Can-Do Awards Dinner at Pier Sixty at Chelsea Piers on April 20, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images)
Rock royalty was in our midst when U2 played the Hard Rock Sunday night. And in their down time, some of the band members nourished themselves at hot spot Kiki on the River.
There’s a music connection.
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The place is owned by Roman Jones, whose father is Mick Jones, of Foreigner fame. The Edge and Larry Mullen Jr. were spotted at the riverside Greek eatery Monday. They dined on such specialties as grilled octopus, Greek salad and lobster pasta. It was a quiet evening for the musicians, say spies.
No wonder. They played their hearts out.
$200K-plus addition 2017! Six upper level bedrooms (two master bedroom suites), 4.5 baths, two-car garage, open floor plan, six-plus acres, 4,300-plus finished square feet in sought-after Tamarack. Upper level addition: second master bedroom suite, two full baths, and laundry room. Four upper level baths new/renovated. Updated kitchen with custom cabinets, granite, stainless steel, bar, breakfast room with bay window. Walkout basement. New screened porch overlooks private yard/pool/parkland. Access to trails/HMSRC Club.
MONTROSE, Pa. — A gas driller's ongoing feud with a Pennsylvania homeowner over the contamination of his water supply has once again entered a courtroom.
Houston-based Cabot Oil & Gas Corp. claims Dimock resident Ray Kemble and his former lawyers tried to extort the company through a frivolous lawsuit. The federal lawsuit, which was filed in April but withdrawn two months later, accused Cabot of polluting Kemble's water supply.
Cabot says the claims in Kemble's suit were the subject of a 2012 settlement between Cabot and dozens of Dimock residents, including Kemble. It's seeking monetary damages against Kemble and his former lawyers. The first hearing in the case was held Monday.
Kemble says Cabot is trying to use the legal system to shut down dissent.
Coach Rick Carlisle said Monday that Curry (leg) will be out for at least another week, Bobby Karalla of the Mavericks' official site reports.
Carlisle continues to provide updates on Curry's status on a weekly basis, and Monday he extended the guard's timetable yet another week. Curry has only reportedly been able to go through individual workouts, so there is no indication that he is close to making his return to the floor. Expect the head coach to give another update on Curry's progress next Monday unless he is able to return to practicing before then.
LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- The Caddo County Sheriff’s Department and Crime Stoppers of Southwest Oklahoma need your assistance in locating Ralph Ramnarine.
Ramnarine is wanted out of Caddo County for attempted murder. He has ties to the Lawton and Comanche County area. There is a warrant currently listed for his arrest. He is considered armed and dangerous.
He was last seen at Rain Tree Apartments in Lawton on June 13th just before 2:00 p.m.
If you have any information on the whereabouts of the suspect, contact Crime Stoppers at 580-355-INFO. As always you can remain anonymous. If your tip leads to an arrest you may be eligible for a cash reward.
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We wound through the narrow streets of Charleston, following our tour guide. Under a canopy of oak trees dripping with Spanish moss, he paused to explain the sultry, laid-back vibe of South Carolina's oldest city.
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WASHINGTON: US Defence Secretary James Mattis told a congressional panel late on Monday that the Trump administration’s Afghan policy would also look at impact of the rivalry between Pakistan and India on the situation in Afghanistan. Mr Mattis said he would present the new policy to President.... dawn 5:24:00 AM CEST
On May 19, 2018, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will exchange vows in one of the most anticipated weddings of the year. While we're counting down the days, Wonderwall.com is taking a look at all the ways their modern royal wedding will shirk tradition in favor of something new... starting with Meghan's wedding dress. While wearing an opulent gown from a couture designer is not unheard of for a royal bride (Duchess Kate's dress was designed by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen), fashion critics are expecting an even more over-the-top dress for Meghan, who's long been a fan of high fashion. Judging by what she wore in her and Harry's engagement photos -- a sheer-bodice Ralph & Russo gown reportedly worth $75,000 -- we can probably expect a wedding dress unlike anything the British royal family has ever seen. Keep reading for more ways this couple is changing it up for their big day...
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TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese F-15 fighters on Tuesday held drills with U.S. B1-B bombers, F-35 stealth aircraft and F-18 multirole combat jets
above the East China Sea, south of the Korean peninsula, Japan’s Air Self Defence Force (ASDF) said.
The exercise was the largest in a series aimed at pressuring North Korea following its ballistic missile tests. The latest launch, on Nov. 29, featured a new missile type the North said could hit targets in the United States, such as Washington D.C.
“The drill was meant to bolster joint operations and raise combat skills,” the ASDF said in a statement.
Two U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer bombers flew from Andersen Air Force Base on the U.S. Pacific island territory of Guam, joined by six F-35s four F-18s and a tanker aircraft from U.S. bases in Japan.
The Japanese air force dispatched four F-15 jet fighters and a patrol aircraft.
Ahmedabad: Low cabin pressure mid-air forced a Delhi-bound SpiceJet aircraft from Mumbai, carrying over 100 passengers, to land at the city airport on Wednesday morning under emergency conditions.
All the passengers onboard were safe, an airline spokesperson said. "SpiceJet Boeing 737 aircraft (VT-SZB) was operating flight SG 160 Mumbai-Delhi. Enroute, the aircraft had a (cabin) pressure problem," the SpiceJet spokesperson said.
Following the standard operating procedure, the crew diverted the aircraft to Ahmedabad, where it landed safely, he added. There were over 100 passengers onboard the plane, the spokesperson said.
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By: micheal larbi
Police are asking for help in their efforts to trace a man who has gone missing from Forth Valley Royal Hospital - and who may be in Falkirk.
Craig Henderson (28) lives in the Stirling area, but is known to have associates in Falkirk and elsewhere.
He was last seen at 1pm on Friday, and there are concerns for his welfare.
Craig is 5 foot 11ins, with brown hair and brown eyes.
He speaks with a quiet West Scotland accent and was last seen wearing black trousers, black shoes and a dark puffa style jacket that is hip length with a hood.
The picture above is about six months old – Craig now has longer, shaggier hair and a beard.
Anyone with information that can help trace Craig is asked to contact 101 quoting reference 20170202-1473.
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan’s top government spokesman said on Friday that there was no plan to hold another round of economic dialogue with the United States when Vice President Mike Pence visits Tokyo next week.
Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga told a news conference that detailed schedules of Pence’s stay in Japan are being arranged.
Last October, the two nations held the second round of the economic dialogue led by Japan’s Deputy Prime Minister Taro Aso and his counterpart Pence.
Pence plans to visit Japan before his attendance at the Winter Olympics in South Korea.
Silvertron Cafe announced that it will be closing its doors after 32 years in Birmingham.
Owners Marco and Elan Morosini will move to Italy, according to a post on the restaurant's Facebook page.
"It is with very heavy hearts that Marco & Elan Morosini announce the closing of Silvertron Cafe. We have been privileged to serve our community for the past 10 1/2 years, but due to a serious illness in the family, the Morosinis are moving to Italy to help family in a time of need," the post said.
"We are sad to be leaving our wonderful neighbors. We have been witness to proposals, birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, first dates, baby's first outings, a series of fabulous drag brunch performances, and wedding," the post continued. "We are grateful to have been woven into the fabric of your daily lives, and will treasure the memories and friends made at Silvertron Cafe."
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Antonio Banderas is playing one of his heroes. No, not the swashbuckling masked swordsman named Zorro, but Pablo Picasso in Genius: Picasso, the second install of National Geographic Channel's Genius anthology series.
Banderas said, "The sense of responsibility represents kind of a burden on my shoulders." The Emmy and Golden Globe nominee said he was escaping the role for years until somebody with the expertise of executive producer Ron Howard and a platform like National Geographic Channel with "credibility" and "prestige" came into the picture.
"It's important when you do a biopic to have that security that what you're doing is actually based on facts because you're talking about a human life [Laughs.] that affected millions of people," he told us.
Future Retail said it has received approval from the RBI to increase the limit of its Registered Foreign Portfolio Investors to 49 percent of its paid up capital, PTI reported.
“We would like to inform you that Reserve Bank of India has issued a press release dated March 19, 2018 relating to increase in the limits for investment in the equity share capital of the Company by Registered Foreign Portfolio Investors (RPFls) including Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) up to 49 percent of the paid-up capital of the Company,” the company said in a regulatory filing.
Earlier, the limit was 24 percent.
Sterling struggling to maintain bullish stance after recovering near ten-month bottom. UK data comes in better than expected, but still on the weak side. The GBP/JPY is trading near 144.50 after recovering from a steep recent decline. The Sterling fell for eight straight trading days against the Yen recently, and the pair is trading into 10-month […] The post GBP/JPY hits the brakes near 143.00, but bounce is limited appeared first on Forex Crunch.
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This week on Hollywood Teen Medium, Tyler Henry is joined by Khloé Kardashian and Kylie Jenner, Ru Paul and Elisha Cuthbert.
Khloé and Kylie join Tyler for a reading and are given some rather shocking info about affairs of the heart as the teen medium seemingly knows the unknowable.
Also on this episode actress Elisha Cuthbert is left stunned when Tyler is able to help her get some closure over the passing of her grandmother. He tells the actress that her grandmother does not know how she died but that she is happy to have gone in her sleep. He tells Cuthbert that her grandmother suffered no pain as she died and that she is content.
Cuthbert tries to remain strong like her grandmother but breaks down as she listens to Tyler’s apparent conversation with her deceased relative.
RuPaul also has a session with Tyler and the drag queen star is left almost speechless after a reading.
Hollywood Teen Medium airs on Wednesdays at 8:00 PM on E!
Michael Deeds is a columnist, blogger and drink/eat/play scribe for the Idaho Statesman. He also co-hosts “The Other Studio” music show at 8 p.m. Sundays on 94.9 FM The River.
April 24 (Reuters) - Sangamo Therapeutics Inc:
* SANGAMO THERAPEUTICS ANNOUNCES PROPOSED PUBLIC OFFERING OF COMMON STOCK
* SANGAMO THERAPEUTICS INC - COMMENCED AN UNDERWRITTEN PUBLIC OFFERING OF $200.0 MILLION OF SHARES OF ITS COMMON STOCK
* SANGAMO THERAPEUTICS - SEES USING NET PROCEEDS FROM OFFERING TO SUPPORT OWN, PARTNERED GENE THERAPY, GENOME EDITING, CELL THERAPY, AMONG OTHER THINGS Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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HAKUBA, Japan — Norway's Jan Schmid won his third Nordic combined World Cup event of the season on Sunday to maintain his position as one of the gold medal favourites at the Pyeongchang Olympics.
After placing seventh in the ski jumping stage, Schmid erased a 1 minute, 14-second deficit in the 10-kilometre cross-country race to finish 6.6 seconds ahead of Estonia's Kristjan Ilves.
Schmid surged ahead of Ilves with less than one kilometre left to add to his previous World Cup wins in Italy and France last month.
Akito Watabe of Japan, who entered Sunday's event with four straight wins on the World Cup circuit, was third, 11.1 seconds behind.
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PENDLETON -- An eastern Oregon man has been sentenced to 212 years in prison for sexually abusing a young relative.
The East Oregonian newspaper reports that 40-year-old Jeffrey Pierce of Milton-Freewater received the sentence Friday in a Pendleton courtroom.
A jury in January convicted the former gun shop owner on 36 counts of sexual abuse and sodomy.
Authorities say Pierce abused the now 17-year-old girl over a period of five years beginning in 2008.
FILE - This Feb. 28, 2017, file photo shows Auburn quarterback Jarrett Stidham working out during the first day of spring football practice at the Auburn Athletics Complex in Auburn, Ala. AL.com via AP Julie Bennett
GREENE COUNTY, Ind. – A young mushroom hunter hit the jackpot in Greene County Sunday.
Indiana’s Department of Natural Resources shared photos of 13-year-old Kayden Graber and his “ginormous” morel mushroom on Facebook Monday.
From the photos, it looks like Graber’s find measures around 11 inches. DNR joked the mushroom could feed a whole family.
The common fungi are popular among Hoosiers because of their “nutty” and “meaty” taste. They’re commonly eaten cooked or dried.
Indiana is in the height of its mushroom hunting season. DNR says the best time to hunt for the morsels is between April and May.
The mushrooms typically grow on the edge of forested areas, and they often grown around ash, aspen, elm, and oak trees. They thrive in moist soil around decayed vegetation. But it’s important to make sure you are not trespassing on anyone’s property while hunting for morels.
POTOSI, Mo. (AP) — Missouri prison officials say a 29-year-old inmate being held in the Potosi Correctional Center has died.
The Missouri Department of Corrections said Wednesday in a news release that Christopher Noble was taken May 16 from the prison to Washington County Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Officials say Noble was serving a 20-year sentence for first-degree statutory sodomy. He was imprisoned on July 20.
The release did not give any details of Noble’s death or why prison officials waited two weeks to announce the death. A message left late Wednesday afternoon for a prison spokeswoman was not immediately returned.
An autopsy has been ordered.
Starting Monday, a new traffic light on Regina's Arcola Avenue in Regina will signal buses to enter the driving lane before the rest of traffic.
The light is aimed at improving transit efficiency and should get riders downtown somewhat quicker.
The light is for westbound traffic near the Ring Road northbound exit intersection.
A camera will detect Regina Transit buses at the intersection and activate a fourth light at the intersection, a single white line. This will allow the bus to go ahead while the rest of the traffic obeys the red light.
Traffic light patterns will go back to normal once the bus goes through the intersection.
Arcola Avenue is one of Regina's busiest streets, with about 45,000 cars daily between the Ring Road and University Park Drive.
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The EU decided Friday to impose anti-dumping tariffs on hot-rolled steel from Brazil, Iran and Russia. The duties, to be applied from Saturday, will be between €17.6 and €96.5 per tonne. The decision follows a complaint by the European steel association Eurofer over excessively-low prices of steel products from the three countries. The EU has so far taken 48 measures to protect the European market, mainly against Chinese steel.
May 3 HAFSLUND ASA:
* HAFSLUND - RESULT FOR Q1 2017: ON A PAR WITH PREVIOUS YEAR'S RECORD RESULT
* Q1 EBITDA NOK 940 MILLION VERSUS NOK 971 MILLION YEAR AGO
* Q1 PROFIT AFTER TAX OF NOK 473 MILLION (NOK 491 MILLION IN Q1 2016) Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
Lackey (1-2) took the loss Monday against the Brewers, allowing four runs on seven hits and one walk across six innings. He struck out two.
Lackey fell victim to the longball in this one, allowing a two-run shot to Ryan Braun in the first before solo homers by Jett Bandy and Eric Thames in the second and third, respectively. He pitched well apart from those mistakes and allowed just one baserunner over his last three frames. Lackey turned in quality starts in each of his first two outings and will look to get back on track Sunday against the Reds.
SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Highway Patrol announced Monday that troopers stopped more than 5,700 vehicles over the Memorial Day weekend.
UHP troopers worked over 250 extra shifts over the busy travel weekend, the office said.
During daytime shifts, troopers focused on watching for drivers who were speeding, driving distracted or aggressively, and for anyone who wasn't wearing a seat belt. About 3,600 people were stopped for speeding and more than 1,300 were pulled over for not wearing seat belts, according to UHP.
During night shifts, troopers patrolled for people who were driving under the influence and pulled over 59 people for alleged DUI.
During the traffic-heavy holiday, 164 crashes occurred, resulting in two deaths, according to UHP's report.
For more information and for suggestions to stay safe on the roads during holiday travel, visit the agency's website.
April 28 Bloomin' Brands Inc
* Bloomin' Brands Inc - sale and refranchising of 45 outback steakhouses in Arizona, Colorado, Nevada and New Mexico
* Bloomin' Brands, Inc refranchises 54 company-owned locations to longtime franchise partners
* Bloomin' Brands Inc - sale and refranchising of 45 outback steakhouses to Cerca Trova Restaurant Concepts Inc and its affiliates
* Bloomin' Brands - sale of eight outback restaurants and 1 Carrabba's Italian Grill in Montana, South Dakota, Utah & Wyoming to Evergreen Restaurant Group Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
SAN ANTONIO - San Antonio police are looking for a driver who shot three people, killing one, during a road rage dispute on the city's West Side.
Officers found the victims in the 2700 block of Castroville Road around 1:30 a.m. Wednesday.
The driver of the car was found dead from a gunshot wound.
Two passengers, who also had been shot, were taken to University Hospital in critical condition. All three victims are men in their 20s.
A sergeant at the scene said the shooting was related to road rage. He said the shooter was last seen leaving the area in a white sport utility vehicle.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio — A Democratic attorney general candidate says his Republican opponent, Ohio Auditor Dave Yost, should have immediately referred to authorities a whistleblower's allegations that Ohio's then-largest online charter school intentionally inflated attendance figures.
Steven Dettelbach, a former U.S. attorney, responded Tuesday to an Associated Press report that an ex-employee of the now-shuttered Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow shared his claims of misconduct with the Ohio Department of Education and Yost's office last year. The ECOT board's attorney says he was unaware of the man's claims.
Dettelbach told reporters Tuesday that critical evidence in a potential criminal case could have been lost during delays in referring the information.
A message was left with Yost's office seeking comment. His spokesman said Monday that the whistleblower's information was considered for an upcoming audit report.
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One would envy Tim Cook for a lot of reasons. He is the key man for Apple, a powerhouse of knowledge, extremely powerful and influential and the list goes on. So it won't surprise you that given the amount of work that he puts in, the bonus that he is getting for Christmas is humungous.
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Around 560,000 shares have come his way in time for Christmas and if you had to calculate the net value, it is somewhere around a whopping 89.2 million dollars! His bonus is based on the company's exceptional performance. However, going by Tim's public announcements, somewhere back in 2015, he mentioned how he plans to share a majority of his wealth for charity, so the bonuses are a good thing I guess? He also announced how this year Apple planned on investing over a billion dollars in creating jobs in the US.
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BRASILIA May 2 Brazil's trade surplus rose to $6.969 billion last month, government data showed on Tuesday, a record for a month of April as prices for main exports such as soy, iron ore and oil rose.
Exports totaled $17.686 billion and imports $10.717 billion. Economists in a Reuters poll predicted a surplus of $7.03 billion, according to their median forecast, after a surplus of $4.862 billion in April 2016. (Reporting by Silvio Cascione; Editing by Jonathan Oatis)
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Holland Woods scored a career-high 29 points on a school record 10-for-10 shooting and Portland State lead from wire-to-wire for a 94-81 win over Eastern Washington on Saturday.
Traylin Farris and Deante Strickland each added 13 points for the Vikings (14-9, 4-6 Big Sky Conference), who ended a three-game losing skid and stopped the Eagles’ three-game winning streak. Brandon Hollins and Michael Mayhew scored 12 apiece.
Portland State shot 53 percent in the first half to take a 39-32 lead and then made 6 of 12 3-pointers, 20 of 32 shots overall (62.5 percent) in the second half to avenge an 81-74 loss in the first meeting.
Cody Benzel hit seven 3-pointers and scored 21 points for Eastern Washington (12-12, 7-4). Bogdan Bliznyuk, coming off a 40-point game, had 13 points, nine rebounds and six assists.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Tiger Global Management LLC:
* Tiger global management ups share stake in Comcast Corp by 39.4 percent to 7.3 million class A shares - SEC Filing
* Tiger Global Management says change in holdings are as of June 30, 2017 and compared with the previous quarter ended as of March 31, 2017‍​ Source text for quarter ended June 30, 2017: (bit.ly/2wJDukF) Source text for quarter ended March 31, 2017: (bit.ly/2r9xG3Q)
The Psychiatric Nurses’ Association has contacted Kerry TDs and Senators outlining their concerns for mental health graduates in the county.
The PNA is seeking support from the Oireachtas members so that 14 IT Tralee graduates will be employed in Kerry from October.
The union is seeking clarification from the HSE on the matter, which is contrary to a circular from the executive’s Director of Human Resources.
Overtime costs within the mental health service in Kerry amounted to €550,000 in 2016.
The PNA says 1,963 additional posts are needed within the service nationally and not offering all of the Kerry mental health nurse graduates employment is indefensible.
Powell River recreation department has launched new software to make it easier for clients to access their accounts.
Recreation Manager with the city, Neil Pukish says the old program was going to stop being supported later this year, so the city started searching for a new system.
He says the new software is far more user-friendly for clients. He says the service will allow people to access their accounts 24/7.
Pukish says the new software is also easier for staff to use on the back end.
ISTANBUL, Oct 6 (Reuters) - Airbus has submitted the best bid in a tender to build Turkish satellites, Transport Minister Ahmet Arslan said on Friday.
Turkey continues to negotiate with Airbus on the planned Turksat 5A and 5B satellites, and aims to sign an agreement in October, Arslan said in a television interview with state-owned Anadolu Agency.
"We aim to launch Turksat 5A in 2020 and 5B in 2021," he said, adding that Airbus also submitted bid for the Turksat 6A satellite.
Japan's Mitsubishi Electric and Canada's MacDonald Dettwiler and Associates also submitted bids in the tender, Arslan said. (Reporting by Can Sezer; Writing by Ezgi Erkoyun; Editing by David Dolan)
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The UK is among six EU member states referred to Europe’s highest court this month over a failure to clean up “significant and persistent” air pollution. So how bad is the problem and what impact is it having on our health? FT Science editor Clive Cookson put these questions to a panel of experts at a recent FT event in London. He spoke to Laurie Laybourn-Langton of the UK Health Alliance on Climate Change, Ian Mudway, air toxicity specialist at King's College London and and Darran Messem of the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership.
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Impact Wrestling this week did 319,000 viewers for the episode that crowned a new Impact champion. That is up 9,000 viewers from last week’s show and the best number of 2018 so far.
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Wide receiver Terrelle Pryor, one of the top free agents still available, is scheduled to visit the New York Jets on Tuesday, according to the NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
Several teams have shown interest in Pryor, including the Seattle Seahawks, who were scheduled to meet with him on Monday.
He had a disappointing season with the Washington Redskins in 2017, catching only 20 passes for 240 yards and one touchdown after he signed a one-year, $8 million contract. That was a major drop-off in production after he erupted for 77 receptions for 1,007 yards and four scores the previous season with the Cleveland Browns.
Pryor briefly spent time with the Seahawks, who acquired him in 2014 for a seventh-round draft pick. A quarterback at the time, Pryor was among Seattle's final cuts that year because, according to coach Pete Carroll, he did not want to move to wide receiver.
Pentagon Officials Say Transgender People Can Enlist In Military Next Year Pentagon officials say starting on Jan. 1, 2018, transgender people can enlist in the U.S. military. President Trump has opposed allowing transgender people to serve, but the Pentagon decision comes as courts are ruling against efforts to bar transgender enlistment.
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Chopra’s latest OOTD was the perfect pick for a day out in the city. While the rolled up sleeves of her dress added a cool girl spin to her look, a sleek matching belt tied around her waistline accentuated her svelte figure. The actor, who is good friends with Salman Khan’s sister, Arpita Khan Sharma, was seen spending time with her son Ahil yesterday, and her one-toned red number for the outing was a fresh break from the usual printed and striped shirtdresses we see on celebrities. Looking for a shirtdress just like hers? Our edit has some options for you.
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Two Hollinger’s Island Elementary students were at a bus stop when a man in a red pick-up truck tried to lure them into his vehicle.
He tried to entice them with treats, but instead, the two students ran away to a neighbor’s house to find help.
This is all according to a letter that was sent home to the Hollinger’s Island Elementary parents, warning them of the incident.
The school said they will continue to monitor and increase police surveillance in the area.
FILE - This Tuesday, April 4, 2017 file photo State Treasurer John Chiang, a candidate for California governor, speaks at a gubernatorial candidates forum, in Sacramento, Calif. Chiang, has helped secure millions of dollars in tax breaks and bonds for housing developers that have donated to his campaigns, including his current run for governor, the Sacramento Bee reports. Rich Pedroncelli,File AP Photo
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – With more than 30,000 West Virginians already in drug treatment, lawmakers struggling with the state's addiction crisis have voted to spend $24 million from recent court settlements with opioid distributors to increase inpatient beds.
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Mike Pouncey has signed with the Los Angeles Chargers
DAVIE, Fla. - The Los Angeles Chargers pounced on Mike Pouncey.
The offensive lineman agreed to the Chargers on a 2-year deal.
According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the deal is worth $15 million with $10 million fully guaranteed.
The Dolphins decided to move on from the Pro Bowl center last week.
Pouncey was the Dolphins first round draft pick in 2011.
He battled injury problems throughout his career, but started all 16 games last season.
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ALBANY, N.Y. — More New Yorkers than ever are signed up for health coverage under the state’s health insurance marketplace.
State health officials say 4.3 million New Yorkers are now enrolled through the marketplace following the end of open enrollment on Wednesday. That’s an increase of 700,000 from 2017.
Of the total 4.3 million, nearly 3 million are signed up for Medicaid. Another 740,000 are enrolled in the state’s Essential Plan for low income individuals. More than 253,000 people are covered by a qualified health plan, and more than half of those received some financial assistance.
State marketplace director Donna Frescatore says the record enrollment shows the system is working to connect individuals and families to affordable, quality health coverage.
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Charles Siggers, 35, was arrested on Dec. 29, 2016 for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
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This past weekend marked the first weekend of AAU basketball for the spring, opening up the first Evaluation Period for sponsored events.The Flyers coaching staff is eager to make their mark on the...
Washington, D.C. – Wizards forward Otto Porter Jr. underwent a successful left lower leg fasciotomy for compartment syndrome earlier today.
The procedure was required after clinical examination confirmed the diagnosis of compartment syndrome (a critical increase in pressure resulting from an injury) and was necessary to prevent permanent damage to the muscles in the leg. It was performed by Wizards Director of Medical Services and Orthopedist Dr. Wiemi Douoguih at MedStar Health at Lafyatte Centre.
Porter will be out indefinitely.
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As Tropical Storm Nate heads for Louisiana, 14 vacuum trucks are scrambling across New Orleans to clean hundreds of clogged storm drains as part of Mayor Mitch Landrieu's emergency declaration for the fragile drainage system.
Crews were working in these neighborhoods: Florida, Marigny, Mid-City, Plum Orchard, 7th Ward, St. Claude, St. Roch and Venetian Isles.
Most of the work is being done by the city's emergency contractor, Compliance Envirosystems of Baton Rouge, or CES, which has deployed 10 trucks. Another four are city trucks.
- By Richard Rainey.
Humansdorp man killed in horror crash on the N2
Humansdorp man killed in horror crash on the N2
Humansdorp man killed in horror crash on the N2
The police in Humansdorp are investigating a case of culpable homicide after a car accident that occurred about 18:00 yesterday, 13 August 2017 on the N2, 10km outside Humansdorp.
It is alleged that three vehicles collided, fatally injuring a 50 year old male.
Nine injured people were taken to the Humansdorp Hospital for medical treatment.
Police investigations are continuing.
The name of the victim will be released after his next-of-kin has been notified.
Cherry Valley Elementary students are on a mission that will take them back in time.
They're looking for time capsules buried on campus.
The school's eighth grade class of 1964 hid one. The library has records one was buried that year along with a tree planting.
There's also word another time capsule from the 1930s is somewhere out there.
"We're thinking it's underneath the school because we've been looking around and haven't found it yet," said Zakary Vaughan, a student at the school.
"If anybody knows anything about time capsules at Cherry Valley, it's important that we dig them up now and take them to the new school," said Barbara Burgoyne, a teacher helping the students find the capsules.
The clock is ticking.
Cherry Valley, along with White Swan and Thompson Elementary Schools, are being consolidated into a new school being built for the 2018-2019 school year.
The relatives of Clifton Harris, a man who was assaulted and left in a vegetative state at the Sacramento County Main Jail, are fighting an effort by the county to stop caring for him by releasing him from custody. They also want to know how he was injured.
Diners enjoy the nice weather at Tri Valley Bistro in downtown Pleasanton, Calif., on Tuesday, June 6, 2017. The light fixtures over the bar area at Tri Valley Bistro in downtown Pleasanton, Calif., photographed on Tuesday, June 6, 2017.
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A number of Easter activities were held around the city this past weekend. Children scooped up thousands of brightly colored plastic eggs containing candy or other prizes at the 2017 Family Faith Center Community Easter Egg Hunt Sunday. According to church pastor the Rev. Sam Segundo, 20,000 eggs were distributed. The entire hunt lasted less than 10 minutes. Volunteers worked to scatter 20,000 plastic Easter eggs for before the event. Before the hunt, the church held a community Sunrise Service and an Easter Worship service at Comanche Trail Amphitheater, led by Pastor Segundo.
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The Blitzboks showed their intent on the opening day of the World Sevens Series tournament in Hamilton yesterday. They put down a marker, not just by scoring the most points on the day (102), but also the way in which they dismantled fellow title contenders England to secure top spot in their pool. As much as it was a day in which the collective collaborated marvellously, the performance of Werner Kok stood out.
It's not just price fixing anymore. Expensive environmental technology has prompted collusion among automotive players. By Megan Lampinen
Deep-rooted industry conspiracy around emissions technology comes under the spotlight once again following the conclusion of the European Commission’s (EC) investigation into Scania’s role in a trucking cartel, which has already cost four of its rivals €2.93bn (US$3.43bn) in combined penalties….
Medicine Man, the new release by the Canadian heavy metal group Snake Eyes Seven is set for a March 30th release on HighVolMusic and will be distributed through Amped Distribution. This latest effort features nine tracks of classic heavy metal and their most solid effort to date. Medicine Man was engineered and mixed by Cam MacLeod at the Wolf's Den in Canada and mastered by Maor Applebaum in Los Angeles California. Listen to the title track below.
A new video for the track “Medicine Man” will debut on February 16th, worldwide. A video for the track “Can You Hear Me Calling” can be viewed below.
Tracklisting:
“Speaking Ill Of The Dead”
“Can You Hear Me Calling”
“Medicine Man”
“The Kill”
“Angel Of Death”
“SOB”
“What About Peace”
“Goodbye Ronnie”
"Medicine Man":
“Can You Hear Me Calling” video:
For all the good Mike Maccagnan has done this offseason, the fourth-year general manager has still left a little to be desired.
With the Jets’ roster overhaul nearly complete, Maccagnan has done an excellent job with the transition from a veteran-laden roster to one filled with the perfect mix of experience and youth.
However, with training camp approaching, it’s hard not to question some of the moves Maccagnan has elected not to make given some glaring holes on New York’s roster.
Let’s take a look at the Jets’ five worst decisions this offseason.
Gagliardi Images / Shutterstock Empire State Building in New York City.
The Empire State index of manufacturing conditions in the New York area jumped to its highest level in more than two years in February, the New York Fed said Wednesday.
The index rose to 18.7 in February from 6.5 in January. That’s well above economists forecasts of a reading of 7.5 according to Econoday.
Any reading above zero indicates improving conditions.
The internals of the report were also strong. The new orders index climbed to 13.5 in February from 3.1 in the prior month. Shipments rose to 18.2 from 7.3 in January. The unfilled orders index rose above zero for the first time in more than five years.
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The newly-elected national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Uche Secondus, is formally taking over the affairs of the party at an event at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja.
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The defunct National Caretaker Committee under the leadership of Ahmed Makarfi is handing over to Mr. Secondus and his newly-elected members of the National Working Committee, NEC.
The ceremony is holding inside the NEC Hall at Wadata Plaza secretariat of the party, Wuse zone 5, Abuja.
The Tuolumne County Board of Supervisors are planning to finalize the process for hiring a facilitator for the newly created marijuana working group. The group was organized by the Board of Supervisors to recommend a plan moving forward following the passage of Proposition 64, which legalizes marijuana for recreational use in California.
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A former Sununu Youth Services Center counselor is accused of giving sex, alcohol and guns to a teenager sentenced to the youth detention center on separate occasions in Concord, Laconia and Manchester. Police allege Kirstie Bean, 25, of Concord also gave the 15-year-old and an 18-year-old pistols this past July when the three were in Laconia.
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She says: "My husband Pete Way has collapsed after a short business trip to Germany and is currently in hospital. He has had a heart attack and a blood clot has been found on his lung. Needless to say, I am in bits, but Pete is fighting like he always does.
"He's fighting like a demon as always. His doctor, Adib Beg, says he's a fighter with superhuman strength. We are not going to lose another one. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers." Read more here.
Three more police constables arrested over the jewellery theft for which a police IP and SI and four others were also arrested, police sources said
Word For The Weekend
HOBNOB
[hahb-nahb]
DEF: As a verb, used without an object 1) to associate on very friendly terms (usually followed by with, for example: ‘She often hobnobs with royalty.’); to associate familiarly. 2) it can also mean to drink together. (probably without royalty) As a noun: a friendly, informal chat. (wasn’t Hobnob a Lord of the Rings character?) Repeat after me: I have hobnobbed. I will hobnob. I’m a hobnobber.
Georgia House Bill 51 aims to stop universities from conducting their own investigations into felonies, including sexual assault, instead requiring them to have law enforcement take charge. The Atlanta Journal Constitution reports that the bill, which was sponsored by Rep. Earl Ehrhart in January, passed out of a state House panel last week.
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100th Street bridge across Calumet River to close for weekend on Friday
The 100th Street bridge across the south branch of the Calumet River will close Friday for several days this weekend on the Far South Side.
The bascule bridge will close at 9 a.m. Friday and remain closed until 7 p.m. on Sunday in order to replace roadway grating, according to the Chicago Department of Transportation.
Traffic east will be diverted to Torrance Avenue, to 106th Street, to Ewing Avenue and back to 100th Street. Traffic west will be follow Ewing Avenue, to Muskegon Avenue, to Commercial Avenue and back to 100th Street.
An explosion in the subway station under the Port Authority Bus Terminal Monday morning is causing a number of service disruptions, the MTA said.
The blast occurred around 7:25 a.m. in the underground passageway that connects Times Square and Eighth Avenue, police said. One man was taken into custody and three people suffered minor injuries, according to cops.
Currently, the 1, 2, 3, N, Q, R, W and 7 trains are bypassing Times Square-42nd Street in both directions, the MTA said.
The following service changes are also in effect due to the investigation, per the MTA.
— The A, C, E are bypassing 42nd Street-Port Authority Bus Terminal in both directions.
— There is no 42nd Street shuttle service in both directions.
— Expect delays on the A, C, E, B, L and M lines in both directions.
MONTROSE, Ill. (WAND) – A fire completely destroyed the attic of a Montrose house, firefighters say.
Just after 4 p.m. Wednesday, crews went to a house in the 20200 block of North Effingham St. to find the fire. They say it started in the attic and left that area, along with upper floor bedrooms, as total losses.
Firefighters say the main level and basement took smoke and water damage.
The fire did not cause any injuries.
Mutual aid from a number of departments, including Wade, Tuetopolis and others, came to help at the scene.
Montrose Fire Chief Chris Overbeck says firefighters are continuing to investigate.
Another parliamentarian has weighed into the China influence debate.
In a speech to Parliament this week, Labor MP Michael Danby urged the Federal Government to block Chinese tech companies Huawei and ZTE from buying Australia's new 5G internet network, claiming the companies are controlled by the Chinese Communist Party.
He also compared Chinese President Xi Jingping to a German Kaiser while accusing Beijing of conducting a "warlike build-up" in the South China Sea.
His speech comes after Liberal MP Andrew Hastie used parliamentary privilege to name a Chinese Australian billionaire Chau Chak Wing as the FBI person of interest behind a UN bribing scandal.
Anderson will tend twine in Monday's tilt in Boston.
One of the best goalies in the league over the regular season has gotten off to a bit of a rocky start in the playoffs, allowing five goals on 54 shots through two games. That said, the Senators split the first two contests, and the Bruins are a middle of the road scoring team, averaging 2.83 goals per game this year.
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HALIFAX -- Professors and support staff at the Nova Scotia Community College have agreed to new six-year collective agreements.
The Nova Scotia Teachers Union, which represents the two bargaining units, says a vote on management's final offer was held Tuesday.
Faculty members voted 55 per cent in favour of the offer, while 64 per cent of voters with the professional support bargaining unit were in favour.
The union says the agreements, which run from Sept. 1, 2014 to Aug. 31, 2020, were ratified following the vote and include a seven-per-cent wage increase over the six-year terms.
Under legislation, the employer is required to freeze the years of service used to calculate an employee's retirement service award as of March 31, 2015.
However, the union says under both agreements employees can either choose to collect their service award based on their salary at retirement, or collect it immediately based on their salary as of March 31, 2018.
The Russian government is worried President Donald Trump will be killed or forced out of the White House before his term is up. The concerns come as Trump’s administration has been criticized for its close ties to the Kremlin and Russian President Vladimir Putin. “What the Kremlin fears most today is that Trump may be ousted…
Users will be able to quickly call 911 using the safety icon at the bottom of the app.
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March 31 Long4Life:
* Long4Life announces its listing on JSE
* IPO comprises the listing of 405,000,100 ordinary shares, equating to a subscription of 2 bln rand
* Will be listed in the “financial services – specialty finance” sector of the JSE, under the abbreviated name long4life, JSE code “L4L"
* Long4Life will be listed in "financial services - specialty finance" sector of JSE, under, JSE code "L4L" with effect from April 7 2017 (Bengaluru Newsroom)
Donald and Jeannine Everett, lifelong Kenosha County residents, enjoyed a cruise with their family in celebration of their 65th wedding anniversary. The former Jeannine Nelson met Donald at Bloxdorf's Dance Hall in Kenosha County.
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* PriceSmart announces second quarter results of operations and march sales
* Q2 earnings per share $0.90
* Q2 revenue $793.3 million versus I/B/E/S view $798.1 million
* Q2 earnings per share view $0.92 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* PriceSmart - For four weeks ended April 2, comparable net warehouse club sales for 38 warehouse clubs open at least 13-1/2 full months increased 2.9%
* PriceSmart Inc - For month of March 2017, net warehouse club sales increased 5.3% to $239.9 million, from $227.8 million in march a year earlier Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Final Four most outstanding player Donte DiVincenzo is staying in the NBA draft after helping Villanova win the national championship.
The school announced DiVincenzo's decision Tuesday, the day before the NCAA deadline for players who haven't hired an agent to withdraw from the draft and return to school. The 6-foot-5 guard had two years of eligibility remaining.
DiVincenzo was the Big East sixth man of the year and averaged 13.4 points with 4.8 rebounds, capped by a dazzling 31-point showing against Michigan for the Wildcats' second NCAA title in three seasons.
In a statement, DiVincenzo said the decision to leave Villanova and hire an agent was "not easy." Coach Jay Wright said the team supports DiVincenzo's decision after he received "very positive feedback from NBA teams" while testing the waters.
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Paris Jackson has been granted a restraining order against an alleged stalker
Stevens is alleged to have told her he had visited the studio on multiple occasions and once waited 15 hours to see Jackson.
It is claimed Jackson's friend confronted the alleged stalker and once police were called, he told the actress and model, “By midnight it will all be over..." before making reference to a shotgun.
According to the documents, Stevens also tweeted Jackson, 20, to say they were soul mates.
A judge has granted a temporary restraining order which means Stevens must stay at least 100 yards away from Jackson and refrain from communicating with her in any way until another hearing.
The Union County Sheriff’s Office would like to warn residents about a recent impersonation scam.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, they have been receiving complaints about people calling and posing as officers from the Sheriff’s Department. They stated these individuals are claiming that the victims did not show up for court and will soon be arrested if the court fees for failure to appear for court are not paid.
The Sheriff’s Office said this is a scam.
They are asking anyone who receives a call like this, to hang up and notify the Union County Sheriff’s Office immediately at 864-429-1611.
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Southampton have put in a bid of €17m for Lazio's Dutch defender Wesley Hoedt.
The Saints are keen to make defensive additions, especially with the uncertainty over Virgil van Dijk's future – the former Celtic defender has been linked with Chelsea and Liverpool throughout the summer.
Now the Premier League outfit have made a play for 23-year-old Lazio centre-back Hoedt.
According to Italian outlet Calciomercato.it, the Saints have slapped in a bid of €17m for the former AZ Alkmaar defender.
It is claimed that Hoedt, who was an unused substitute in Lazio's Italian Super Cup win over Juventus at the weekend, would welcome a move to Southampton.
The Bill to ban the baptism barrier in schools has taken another step forward.
Last night the School Admissions Bill passed all stages in the Dáil and will now be sent to the Seanad.
If introduced, primary schools will no longer be allowed to give preference to Catholic children in their enrolment policies.
The Government is however preparing itself for a legal backlash by those opposed to the idea.
The Dàil has tonight passed the School Admissions Bill, including my amendment to remove the role that religion plays in school admissions in virtually all primary schools. The legislation will have a historic impact on how children access their local school. — Richard Bruton (@RichardbrutonTD) May 30, 2018
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July 4 (Reuters) - Consumer prices in Uruguay rose 0.99 percent in June, putting inflation at 8.11 percent over the last 12 months, the government said on Wednesday.
Uruguay’s central bank has an annual inflation target range of 3 percent to 7 percent. (Reporting by Malena Castaldi Writing by Scott Squires Editing by Chris Reese)
MOSCOW (AP) — Leicester has sent Nigeria forward Ahmed Musa back to CSKA Moscow on loan until the end of the season.
Musa joined Leicester from CSKA in 2016 but scored only twice in 21 games last season.
He spent much of this season with Leicester's reserve team and only played one game in the English League Cup, scoring against Sheffield United.
In a statement on the Russian club's website, Musa says CSKA is "truly my home, a champion team," adding, "I'm back in the red-and-blue family."
CSKA is likely to offer Musa regular game time as he prepares to represent Nigeria at the World Cup. Nigeria will face Croatia, Iceland and Argentina in the group stage.
Maker of Subsys Sued By Minnesota Attorney General
Lawsuit accuses drugmaker Insys Therapeutics of encouraging physicians to prescribe the painkiller at higher doses than recommended
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson is suing an Arizona-based pharmaceutical company alleging that it illegally marketed a painkiller made from the synthetic opioid fentanyl.
The lawsuit accuses drugmaker Insys Therapeutics of encouraging physicians to prescribe the painkiller Subsys at higher doses than recommended.
The drug is used to manage pain for cancer patients, but Swanson says the company promoted it for improper uses.
The lawsuit also alleges the company paid doctors speaking fees to avoid gift-giving restrictions.
Multiple states have sued Insys, and some have reached settlements.
The University of West Georgia has formed a partnership with local law enforcement to fight criminal activity on or near the University of West Georgia campus.
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Divina Grace Soliman gained her heavenly wings on April 19, 2018 in Prosser.
She was surrounded by her mother Aysha Soliman and her loving family.
Divina will forever be missed and will always be in our hearts. She is truly a di-vine blessing.
A private graveside ser-vice will be held at a later date.
Those wishing to sign Divina’s online memorial book may do so at www.funeralhomesmith.com.
Smith Funeral Home in care of arrangements
Final results from Catalonia’s outlawed independence referendum showed that 90 percent of voters backed the region breaking away from Spain, the Catalan government said on Friday.
A full count of the results from last Sunday’s vote published online showed that 2,044,038 of the 2,286,217 people who took part voted for independence, with a turnout of 43 percent.
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Welcome todays matchday live blog, as Sunderland welcome Ipswich to the Stadium of Light.
The Black Cats need to bounce back from a disappointing 3-1 defeat to Birmingham against the out of form Tractor Boys.
Chris Coleman could hand debuts to deadline day signings Lee Camp, Ovie Ejaria and Ashley Fletcher, as they look to build on a 1-0 win over Hull last time they were at the Stadium of Light.
Sunderland currently sit second bottom in the league table, but are just one point adrift of safety. A win this afternoon could lift them out of the bottom three.
James Hunter and Stuart Rayner are at the Stadium of Light this afternoon, and they will bring all the latest from Coleman and the Sunderland camp.
Millions of wreaths will be placed on the tombstones of fallen soldiers in Arlington National Cemetery in the coming days, but today in the capitol, Montanans recognized local veterans with their own wreath.
Wreaths Across America is a tradition that started when one wreath maker in Maine had a few extra wreaths to give out. He decided it best they go to honor our country's bravest.
A wreath's shape and green color represent, everlasting life, which is how members of the Daughter's of the American Revolution, who coordinated today's ceremony, say we should remember our fallen heroes.
The wreath on display today is not the official one. A more elaborate wreath, which recognizes each branch of the military will be up later this week and will remain on display in the Capitol's rotunda throughout the holidays.
GOOD GOD! Nigerian Pastor And Wife Welcome Triplets After 19 Years Of Childlessness (Photos)
A Nigerian Pastor, Don Odunze and his wife was full of joy after receiving multiple blessings. The elated pastor took to his Facebook page to announce that he and his wife have welcomed a set of beautiful triplets after 19 years of childlessness. The babies, 2 boys and 1 girl are in good health […]
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X3M Music recording artist and songstress Simi just released the visuals to One Kain one of the songs off her sophomore album SIMISOLA.
This video brings to life everyday relationship struggles from being in the friend zone to being the main squeeze. It depicts 2 childhood friends who couldn't make up their mind about either dating each other or just remain best friends” Another masterpiece from Simi, it's a must watch!
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China on Wednesday lashed out at Washington's unexpected statement that it will press ahead with tariffs and restrictions on investments by Chinese companies, saying Beijing was ready to fight back if Washington was looking to ignite a trade war.
The US said on Tuesday that it still held the threat of imposing tariffs on $50bn of imports from China and would use it unless Beijing addressed the issue of theft of American intellectual property.
The declaration came after the two sides had agreed earlier this month to look at steps to narrow China's $375bn trade surplus with America, and days ahead of a visit to Beijing by US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross for further negotiations.
William Zarit, chairman of the American Chamber of Commerce in China, said Washington's threat of tariffs appeared to have been "somewhat effective" thus far.
"I don't think it is only a tactic, personally," he said, adding that the group does not view tariffs as the best way to address the trade frictions.
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× Rauner’s 3rd budget likely to be shelved like the first 2
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner will propose a third annual budget that is likely to be shelved by the Legislature like his first two.
Rauner addresses a joint session of the Legislature on Wednesday. He will outline budget priorities for the fiscal year that begins July 1.
There has been no state budget since July 2015. The Republican has bickered with Democrats in the Legislature over increasing taxes and cutting spending.
The state is on track to build up a $5 billion deficit by the end of the fiscal year on June 30. It has $11 billion in overdue bills and pension-program shortfalls totally $130 billion.
The Senate has been working on a plan that increases revenue and addresses some Rauner priorities.
Rifle seized at Waffle House suspect's apartment
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Court records show police seized multiple items from the apartment of a man suspected of killing four people at a Nashville Waffle House, including a rifle and ammunition.
The documents say they seized a Remington rifle with a magazine; cartridges for different calibers of guns; two rifle scopes; and gun cleaning equipment from 29-year-old Travis Reinking's apartment. They also seized two iPhones and computer equipment. They found three books on patents in the apartment.
Reinking is accused of opening fire outside the Waffle House with an AR-15 rifle and then storming the restaurant on Sunday. Police say a quick-thinking customer wrestled the weapon away from Reinking before the suspect fled on foot. Police captured him following a massive manhunt that lasted more than 24 hours.
The cave-in took place on February 2. Express photo The cave-in took place on February 2. Express photo
In the aftermath of two cave-ins at Connaught Place, the New Delhi Municipal Council is working on formulating a set of guidelines for usage of heritage buildings in the area.
“Time has come for some system to be in place, special guidelines to regulate heritage buildings… The present scenario calls for regulatory guidelines. We have to find out stability and strength of buildings. Following that, we can assess the possibilities and extent of usage,” said NDMC chairperson Naresh Kumar.
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MILWAUKEE -- No room to grow a garden at your place? You can always plant in a pot and put it on your porch or patio. Gardening expert Melinda Myers joins Real Milwaukee to show us how to create container gardens.
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19 Year Old Mum Arrested For Dumping Baby Inside Bush in Ikorodu, Goes Missing
A 19-year-old mother identified as Ayomide Adebayo who was arrested for allegedly dumping her two-month-old baby in a bush in the Ikorodu area of Lagos state has gone missing, Vanguard reports.
Adebayo, a secondary school drop-out, gave birth on April 30 with the aid of a local birth attendant in the neighbourhood.
She was reportedly impregnated by one Martins Tewogbade, who was traced to the
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RCPD officers filed a report for burglary, vehicle burglary, and criminal damage to property in the 700 block of S. 16th St. yesterday afternoon. Officers listed Mel's Basement and Foundation, RM Baril General Contracting, Rick Reed, 54, of Manhattan, and Dennie Bayer, 69, of Manhattan, as victims when an unknown suspect entered the property and damaged car windows and mirrors on multiple vehicles, damaged warehouse windows and doors, and broke locks in attempts to gain entry.
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - Zhejiang Century Huatong Group Co Ltd :
* Says it issued new shares and raised 4.15 billion yuan in total, for funding acquisition and project
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Abraham Masango was suspended in November last year following a forensic investigation that alleged he was involved in serious misconduct.
JOHANNESBURG - Eskom says its group head of capital Abraham Masango has been cleared of all charges against him.
Masango was suspended in November last year following a forensic investigation that alleged he was involved in serious misconduct.
Eskom's Khulu Phasiwe says the disciplinary hearing has found Masango is not guilty based on the strength of his argument.
“There were a number of allegations that were levelled against him. Primarily around allegations of him having received bribes at Kusile and Medupi Power Stations. But all of those things were put to the test and ultimately it was proven that there was no wrongdoing on his part.”
Eskom says it respects the outcome of the disciplinary process and will negotiate a date for his return to the utility in due course.
Deputies: 3 men found in stolen SUV arrested in Louisiana
METAIRIE, La. (AP) — Deputies say three men found inside a stolen SUV in a New Orleans suburb have been arrested.
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office spokesman Lt. Jason Rivarde tells The Times-Picayune 19-year-old Payton Jacobs, 20-year-old Gerald Jefferson Jr. and 19-year-old Joshua London were taken into custody Wednesday in Metairie. The sheriff's office says the Subaru Forester was reported stolen Tuesday in New Orleans.
New Orleans police say in a statement that Jacobs admitted to the carjacking.
A 47-year-old woman told police she left the vehicle running with the door open. She returned and found a man in the driver's seat who pointed a pistol at her and drove away.
The men are held in Jefferson Parish on charges including possession of stolen property valued between $5,000 and $24,999. It is unclear if they have lawyers.
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JOHANNESBURG (AP) - The World Health Organization has declared an end to the yellow fever outbreak that killed about 400 people in Congo and Angola, calling it "one of the largest and most challenging" in recent years.
The WHO statement Tuesday says 965 cases were confirmed but thousands of others had been suspected. Neither country had reported a new confirmed case in the past six months.
Angola in late December declared an end to its outbreak, and Congo made its announcement Tuesday.
The global health agency said more than 30 million people were vaccinated in emergency campaigns to control the outbreak in the two neighboring countries, which have among the world's weakest health systems.
"This unprecedented response exhausted the global stockpile of yellow fever vaccines several times," WHO said.
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The Louisiana Senate has decided that courts should postpone any slander lawsuits filed against people who allege they’ve been sexually assaulted.
Sen. J.P. Morrell, the New Orleans Democrat who sponsored the bill, says wealthy perpetrators of sexual misconduct often use defamation lawsuits to try to prevent rape victims from being able to move forward with assault claims.
His proposal would require the delay of a slander lawsuit until all investigations and proceedings involving the assault claim are resolved.
The Senate voted 29-8 Monday to send the bill to the House for debate.
Opponents say they support the intent of Morrell’s legislation, but add it goes too far in impeding due process rights. Sen. John Milkovich, a Keithville Democrat, worried about people falsely accused of assault.
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The onslaught by the vegans comes as some claim that the farmers are a product of a “sick society.”
Joey Armstrong, 31, an Australian activist, said that he was against threats of violence towards the farmers but added that they shouldn’t “whinge.”
He told The Times: “Farmers are forcibly breeding animals, sexually exploiting them, then loading them into trucks to slaughter them. For them to say they are victims because a vegan said something mean is absurd.”
Mr Armstrong is a part of a growing army of vegans worldwide who believe that meat is created through murder. They believe that farmers are torturing animals and it is fundamentally wrong. They also see farms as torture chambers and say that vets commit rape by attending to animals.
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Allan Gray Ltd., the largest manager of non-government investment funds in Africa, is betting on Nigeria’s banking industry despite poor performances by the oil companies it depends on and widespread calls for the naira to be further devalued. The Cape Town-based investor is adding to its stakes in Lagos-based lenders Access Bank Plc and Zenith…
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The anticipation surrounding a potential Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather Jr. fight has been building for quite some time now, but the waiting and months of trash talk finally have paid off.
Mayweather will come out of retirement and put his perfect 49-0 record on the line against McGregor on Aug. 26 in Las Vegas, and NESN.com’s Ricky Doyle and Cameron McDonough were all over the breaking news.
You can hear what Doyle and McDonough had to say about the announcement, as well as their preview of the megafight, in the Facebook Live video below.
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February 15, 2017, 7:32 AM | Police in Malaysia say a woman with Vietnamese travel papers is in custody in connection with the apparent assassination of the half-brother of North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un. Kim Jong Nam died Tuesday after a reported attack at the Kuala Lumpur airport. He was once considered the regime’s heir-apparent. Adriana Diaz reports.
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"Spring Flowers Arriving!" the gardening shop signs announce to passers-by. The spring art events are arriving, too.
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Decatur residents are waking up to a headache on Friday and are asked to conserve water after a water main break.
Crews are working hard to repair a 36-inch water main break on Guy Way. They are working to set up a bypass which should restore water pressure to homeowners. There is no time frame for when the break will be fully repaired.
There is no boil water advisory at this time, and Decatur schools are in session after water services were restored.
We’ll update when full services are restored.
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ABUJA, April 10 Nigeria's Mosimi oil depot has resumed loading after almost a year, when a major pipeline was vandalised last May, the state oil company said on Monday.
The resumption of loading could help the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) cut losses that stemmed from the damage, as trucks had to drive from Lagos to replace the pipeline, said Maikanti Baru, group managing director of the NNPC, in the statement.
The NNPC also plans to bring back online pipelines from the city of Kaduna to Kano, Jos and Suleja, Baru said, though he gave no further details.
Theft, sabotage and other attacks on oil product pipelines are a major problem for the NNPC. Last year, militant attacks on facilities in the Niger Delta region cut Nigeria's oil production by as much as a third.
Nigeria's government relies on crude exports for roughly two-thirds of its revenue. (Reporting by Paul Carsten; additional reporting by Libby George in London; editing by Jason Neely)
Former Ghana captain Stephen Appiah is optimistic about the chances of the Black Stars at the 2017 AFCON, insisting Avram Grant has enough quality.
Grant is expected to announce a 23-man squad in a presser at the Ghana Football Association Headquarters in Accra on Monday morning.
Ghana are chasing for their fifth AFCON title and narrowly missed out on the last edition, losing on penalties to Ivory Coast in the final.
However Appiah who captained Ghana at two FIFA World Cup tournaments insists the side has enough quality despite concerns over depletion.
''I think we have a good team like we had in the last AFCON," Appiah said.
"I believe in the players we have i know you guys can make Ghana proud again.
''There are new boys in the, so we just training lightly in Ghana but many of the players will join us in UAE for the final preparation," he added.
Ghana will pitch camp in UAE before moving to Gabon.
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Niang was dominant during Tuesday's 95-92 loss to the Grizzlies, finishing with 18 points (8-13 FG, 2-5 3Pt), 10 rebounds, four assists and one steal across 28 minutes.
Niang has now put together a pair of very impressive outings to start the summer league, as the 25-year-old also put up 17 points in Monday's opener. Following a 2017-18 campaign where Niang was on a two-way contract with the Jazz for much of the season, he has a leg-up in the race to join the team for training camp and his strong start to the summer league certainly only helps the cause.
This September 9, 2014, file photo shows the Apple Watch displayed during an Apple special event at the Flint Center for the Performing Arts in Cupertino, California.
Apple and Aetna held secret meetings last week to bring Apple's health- and fitness-tracking device, Apple Watch, to Aetna customers, according to three sources who spoke with CNBC.
Aetna, which covers an estimated 23 million people, is negotiating a deal with Apple to either provide the smartwatch for free or at a discounted rate to its members.
Recently, Apple has focused on developing new health sensors for people with chronic disease, according to a CNBC report in April.
Apple Watch recently surpassed Fitbit as the top-selling health-tracking device, after shipments reached an estimated 22 million in early 2017.
Trump Condemns ‘Repugnant’ Hate Groups After Va. Violence
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The operatives on Sunday hacked the official website of the elite National Security Guard (NSG) and defaced it with a profanity-laden message against Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The hacking attempt was noticed early Sunday and the URL -www.nsg.gov.in – was blocked soon after by the counter-terror force from its headquarters here, officials said.
“Indian NSG Commandos hacked Pakistan Zindabad,” the group, which calls itself ‘Alone Injector,’ wrote.
Official sources said the hacking attempt could have been carried out by Pakistan-affiliated hackers, though they were still trying to ascertain exact details in this regard. The matter has been brought to the notice of the National Informatics Centre (NIC), and “remedial action” is being taken.
The NSG was raised in 1984 as the federal contingency unit to undertake counter-terror and counter-piracy operations. Its website gives out basic information about the force, its origin and operations.—ToI
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Less than one week after being diagnosed with a torn ACL in his left knee, Milwaukee Bucks forward Jabari Parker had surgery to repair the injury. Per an official release from the Bucks, general manager John Hammond confirmed Parker's season-ending surgery was successful on Tuesday.
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Rosario also hit a two-run home run... . Minnesota Twins' Jason Castro hits an RBI single off Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Christian Bergman in the third inning of a baseball game Tuesday, June 13, 2017, in Minneapolis.
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News 1130 interviewed Werner Antweiler, a professor at the UBC Sauder School of Business, after TransCanada opted not to go ahead with the Energy East pipeline.
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KENTWOOD, Mich. - Hundreds gathered Friday at Kentwood Community Church for a Global Leadership Summit.
The even was part of a nationwide effort to improve leadership skills. More than 400,000 people took part across the country.
Organizers say they hope the event inspires people to positively impact their community. They plan to hold a larger conference this fall and include more than 100 countries.
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PITTSBURGH — Dachon Burke scored 25 points with six 3-pointers and Robert Morris made 11 from beyond the arc in beating Drexel 74-60 on Sunday to end the Dragons’ three-game win streak.
Koby Thomas scored 21 points with six rebounds for the Colonials (6-4), who led by as many as 20 in winning for the sixth time in its last seven games. Matty McConnell added 10 points, 11 assists and three steals.
Burke opened the game with a 3-pointer and dunk, Jon Williams hit a 3, and the Colonials never trailed. Robert Morris hit seven 3s in the half and led 42-27 at intermission behind 15 points from Burke and 12 from Thomas.
Drexel didn’t get within 13 points in the second half, and finished shooting 42 per cent from the floor and 4 of 16 from long distance after committing 18 turnovers.
Kurk Lee led Drexel (5-5) with 15 points. Tramaine Isabell scored 12 off the bench, Sammy Mojica added 11, and Austin Williams grabbed 11 rebounds.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Law enforcement official tells AP that man had explosive device strapped on when it exploded in New York City subway .
Tennis and football will not be mixing at Wimbledon on Saturday.
Organisers at the All England Club are sticking to plans not to screen World Cup matches this year.
No provision will even be made in the hospitality areas for any of Saturday's special guests to take in the football.
The England match kicks off at 3pm, while Centre Court play begins at 1pm.
First Ansonia-Derby School Regionalization meeting canceled
DERBY — The first meeting between the Ansonia-Derby School Regionalization Study Committee set for Thursday night in City Hall has been canceled.
A notice filed in Ansonia City Hall at 4:19 p.m. stated that the Derby contingency is unable to meet Thursday.
The committee consisting of political figures, school board members and public figures was created to begin a two-year study to discuss a possible merger between the Ansonia and Derby school systems or in the alternative combine services as a way to save money.
There was no immediate reason given for the cancellation. It was unclear if the meeting was expected to be rescheduled.
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Amakhosi played to a goalless draw with Mamelodi Sundowns in their last league match at the FNB Stadium. Both sides come into this match looking for victory.
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The auction will commence at the Directorate General for Transport at the Airport Heights in Muscat on February 26 and 27, 2017. The auction will commence at the Directorate General for Transport at the Airport Heights in Muscat on February 26 and 27, 2017.
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WATERBURY – The city will give its longest-serving mayor a solemn and impressive farewell Thursday. Twenty-four on-duty firefighters will attend as honor guard on the steps of the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception for the 10 a.m. funeral Mass of…
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You don't have to be good at math to know that this equation is a universal truth: pups + haircuts + slow motion = pure delight.
In a new video that might honestly be our newest form of meditation, Super Deluxe films adorable pups getting their bangs trimmed in slow motion and *chef kiss hand motion.*
There's just something about the chill music and the way the hair slowly falls from the scissors that makes this video especially mesmerizing.
These shaggy pups come in barely able to see through their fluffy 'do and leave looking fresh, sharp, and of course, cute AF.
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Amy Jellicoe spiraled so Renata Klein could scream. Renata Klein screamed so Jennifer Fox could become one of Sundance’s most talked about performances. The Tale is the latest entry in HBO’s Laura Dern-aissance, the story of a journalist investigating her own sexual abuse. At Sundance, The Tale received rapturous reviews: Documentarian and producer Jennifer Fox wrote and directed this film about her own experience with an inappropriate relationship she repressed for decades. Vulture anointed Dern’s Tale co-star Elizabeth Debicki’s performance as Fox’s glamorous riding coach, Mrs. G, the “Scariest Performance by a Man, Woman, Animal, Ghost, or Monster.” Watch The Tale May 26 on HBO.
COLUMBUS (WCMH)– Columbus Police are investigating after a man was shot twice Monday night.
Police say they were called to the 1100 block of Sullivant Avenue on the report of a gunshot victim.
The victim, now identified as 30-year-old Marcos Williams, told police he had been shot by an unknown suspect near 750 Canonby Place.
Williams was transported to a local hospital in stable condition. Police say he had gunshot wounds in his left shin and right calf.
If you have any information about the incident, please contact the Columbus Police Assault Unit at 614-645-4141.
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AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) - The U.S. economy will show further signs of inflation pressure in 2018 and the Federal Reserve should continue raising interest rates, Dallas Federal Reserve President Robert Kaplan said on Friday.
“You will see some inflation pressure this year,” Kaplan said told a conference in Austin, Texas. “I believe that the Fed should be removing accommodation gradually but deliberately.”
Miami Marlins outfielder Ichiro Suzuki made a leaping catch in the bottom of the eighth inning to rob Taylor Motter.
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Galway Bay fm newsroom – Global and national leaders from across the marine sector will descend on the city this summer for the 4th annual ‘Our Ocean Wealth Summit’.
The summit will examine a sustainable marine economy for Ireland, against the landscape of global turbulence and social and political change.
It’s targeted at national martimie stakeholders from policy makers, industry representatives, business, academics and NGOs.
The event will take place at NUI Galway on Friday June 30th.
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FRANKFURT May 3 Shareholder advisory and proxy voting firm ISS has backed a call for a special audit of Libor-manipulation and Russian money-laundering scandals at Deutsche Bank to probe what role management and supervisory boards may have played.
ISS has thrown its weight behind a proposal originally put forward by shareholder Marita Lampatz. Proxy voting firm Glass Lewis has also backed calls for a special audit.
ISS said, however, a vote against discharging the German lender's management and supervisory boards at the annual shareholder meeting on May 18 was "not warranted at this time", and it would not be appropriate to vote against the re-election of Chairman Paul Achleitner.
Deutsche Bank declined to comment on ISS's letter, which was first reported by German daily Handelsblatt and seen by Reuters on Wednesday. (Reporting by Kathrin Jones and Edward Taylor; Editing by Georgina Prodhan)
News coverage about Papa John's Int'l has trended somewhat positive on Monday, Alpha One Sentiment Analysis reports. The research group, a subsidiary of Accern, scores the sentiment of press coverage by reviewing more than 20 million news and blog sources in real time.
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Tulsa police are asking for help to find a man connected to a burglary.
Police said the burglary happened January 20th at a business near 75th East Avenue and Pine.
If you have any information, you’re asked to call Crime Stoppers at 918-596-COPS.
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on Tuesday (Dec. 12) will conduct a controlled burn of about 60 acres of the Big Branch National Wildlife Refuge near Lacombe to remove invasive plants and help restore native marsh grass.
The area to be burned is located on the east end of Lake Road. Signs have been posted along roads bordering the site and minimal impact to the public is expected, the wildlife service reported Monday. Smoke may be observed coming from the refuge during the controlled burn.
Such burns are held occasionally to maintain and support healthy ecosystems. They also reduce the risk of wildfires, the wildlife service said.
The refuge is composed of 15,000 acres of pine flatwoods, oak rides and coastal marsh.
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Lee Radford heaped praise on Hull’s supporters for their input in their victory over Leigh.
The Black and Whites ended a three-match winless run with victory over the Centurions, a result that moved them up to fifth.
Radford was thrilled with the way the club’s fanbase stuck behind the team.
“Our away support was phenomenal throughout the game and gave us lifts when we needed it. That has a huge knock-on effect on the performance. The tempo and decision making was better than it has been over the last three or four weeks.”
On the performance, Radford said: “I was really pleased with how we performed. My confidence as a coach has not been dented one bit in the last few weeks but as a team, we looked like we were enjoying defending again.
“I thought we did a really good job today. We defended well when Leigh had sustained spells of pressure and the win gives us something to build on.”
An 18-month prison sentence for one of the nephews of Fresno's former Deputy Police Chief Keith Foster.A judge handed down the punishment this morning for Denny Foster, who admitted to buying marijuana and agreeing to sell it alongside his uncle. He has to turn himself in by January to serve his sentence.Denny Foster could have received about four times as much prison time, but he agreed to testify against his uncle. However, prosecutors never called on him.A jury found Keith Foster guilty on two counts of drug trafficking charges for heroin and marijuana. He faces up to 20 years in prison when he is sentenced in October.
A MOTORBIKE rider has been seriously injured in a high-speed crash after he tried to evade police on the Mornington Peninsula this afternoon.
Police tried to pull over the allegedly disqualified rider on Frankston-Flinders Rd in Bittern about 3.40pm.
The 33-year-old man accelerated and took off at a high speed before crashing into a 4WD just moments later.
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An Ambulance Victoria spokeswoman said paramedics treated a man with serious injuries to his arm and minor injuries to his face.
He was flown to the Royal Melbourne Hospital in a serious but non-life threatening condition.
The male driver of the 4WD was uninjured.
Professional Standards Command will oversee the investigation as per standard protocol.
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The Pierce County Sheriff’s Office identified the driver as 56-year-old David Alan Kelch of Arkansaw. He died on the way to the hospital, according to a news release.
The release states deputies responded to the crash at 8:49 p.m. at county roads S and X. Kelch’s 2005 Honda motorcycle appeared to be southbound on County Road S when it struck a cow in the roadway, deputies reported.
Authorities from the Elmwood Fire Department, Elmwood EMS, along with Ellsworth medics and the Dunn County Sheriff’s Office assisted Pierce County deputies at the scene. The crash remains under investigation.
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HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, Ohio — An Ohio police officer has apologized for a work mishap by bringing a firefighter a cake iced with an unusual message: “Sorry I tased you.”
Hamilton Township Officer Darcy Workman says she accidently shocked firefighter Rickey Wagoner with her stun gun last week while attempting to restrain a patient being taken to a hospital. Wagoner wasn’t seriously hurt.
WLWT-TV reports Workman brought a cake to Wagoner on Saturday to apologize. Photos shared on the police department’s Facebook page show the cake decorated with the apology and a frowning face.
Hamilton Township is about 30 miles northeast of Cincinnati.
SAO PAULO, March 28 Qatar Holdings LLC has put up to 80 million units of Banco Santander Brasil SA up for sale in a restricted efforts offering in Brazil and overseas, after shares of Brazil's No. 3 private-sector bank more than doubled over the past year.
In a Tuesday securities filing, Santander Brasil said the offering will be underwritten by its investment-banking unit, alongside those of Bank of America Corp and Credit Suisse Group AG. At current prices, the offering could raise as much as 2.8 billion reais ($895.7 million) for Qatar Holdings LLC, an investment firm controlled by the Gulf state's government.
Public offerings with restricted efforts differ from standard equity offerings in that a company does not have to request registration of the plan with securities industry watchdog CVM. Only qualified investors can participate in such offerings, and the deals cannot be marketed through road shows or the media. ($1 = 3.1261 reais) (Reporting by Bruno Federowski and Guillermo Parra-Bernal; Editing by)
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Leonard Cohen's final book, which he finished in the months before his death last November, will hit shelves next year.
McClelland and Stewart says it will release "The Flame" on Oct. 16, 2018.
The publishing house describes the book as "a stunning collection of Cohen's last poems, selected and ordered by the author in the final months of his life."
The book also has excerpts from his notebooks as well as the full lyrics to his final three albums and those written by Cohen for the album "Blue Alert" by his collaborator Anjani.
Readers will also get to see prose pieces and illustrations by the Montreal-born "Hallelujah" singer-songwriter, who died Nov. 7 at age 82.
McClelland and Stewart calls the book "an enormously powerful final chapter in Cohen's storied literary career."
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The unambiguous, bow-legged stance of a man pissing behind a guardrail remains the nude man's primitive shield. But without the shelter of a zipper, turning back toward the civilized world lacks its customary sigh of relief.
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As the 50th anniversary of his assassination approaches, the National Civil Rights Museum in Tennessee is honoring Martin Luther King Jr. with a yearlong campaign entitled MLK50.
Embedded below are local MLK50 events, and a complete calendar is available at mlk50.civilrightsmuseum.org.
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UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations says the global economy is growing by about 3 percent — its highest rate since 2011 — and a significant acceleration from last year.
In its annual economic report and forecast released Monday, the U.N. says the upturn stems predominantly from faster growth in all major developed economies, with east and south Asia remaining “the world’s most dynamic regions.”
The report says that compared to 2016, when global growth was just 2.4 percent, “growth strengthened in almost two-thirds of countries worldwide in 2017.”
U.N. economic chief Liu Zhenmin calls the rise “a welcome sign of a healthier economy.”
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GRANDVILLE, Mich. (WOOD) — Administrators for the 59th District Court are warning Kent County residents about a jury duty scam that could send oblivious people to court.
The court says it became aware of the issue after receiving numerous calls from residents Tuesday, asking about a jury service reminder they received via text message.
The message claims the victim is scheduled for jury duty on June 4, 2018.
Court administrators say the message is false and should be ignored.
The court says it only notifies potential jurors about jury duty through official court documents sent through the mail. The 59th District Court never communicates by text message.
The 59th District Court operates in Grandville and Walker.
Patna Pirates and UP Yoddha played out a thriller on Sunday as the match ended in a tie (27-27).In another match, Gujarat Fortunegiants continued their winning run against Jaipur Pink Panthers.
One of the most violent years in Chicago history ended with a sobering tally: 762 homicides, the most in two decades in the city and more than New York and Los Angeles combined. The nation's third largest city also saw 1,100 more shooting incidents last year than it did in 2015, according to data released Sunday by the Chicago Police Department.
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Los Alamitos officials will consider an ordinance to exempt itself from a California law that limits cooperation between local police and federal immigration agents.
The Orange County Register reports that the small city, located near Westminster and Cerritos, will discuss the proposal at a meeting on Monday.
The proposed ordinance says city councilmembers have taken an oath to uphold the Constitution and that California's so-called sanctuary law may conflict with it and federal law.
U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions sued California earlier this month over the law.
Loyola Marymount University law professor Kathleen Kim says the argument in the city's proposed ordinance is flawed.
Mayor Troy Edgar says he wants to discuss the proposal.
Los Alamitos is a city of less than 12,000 people.
On Thursday, August 17th, Alorica plans to announce the addition of 150 jobs at its Davenport, Iowa call center location.
Alorica provides customer service solutions to U.S. companies, and worldwide.
In addition to the new jobs, the company plans to unveil its partnership with Military Veteran Project.
According to the company, Alorica currently employs over 400 people in the Quad Cities.
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) – North Carolina Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper is proposing what he calls a compromise to repeal an LGBT law that has led to lost business expansions and sporting events.
Cooper said Tuesday the proposal does away with House Bill 2, which limits LGBT rights and directs transgender people to use public restrooms corresponding to the gender on their birth certificates.
Cooper says the bill would increase penalties for crimes in public bathrooms and tell local governments seeking ordinances covering sexual orientation and gender identity to give legislators 30 days’ notice before doing so.
An apparent deal between Cooper and the Republican-controlled legislature to repeal HB2 fell apart in December.
House Bill 2 critics say action is needed or the state will miss out on NCAA sporting events for years.
At Quince, San Francisco's highly regarded and Michelin triple-starred restaurant, $220 buys you a stunning fixed-price supper including caviar, cold-water lobster, venison and "A Dog in Search of Gold."
The latter dish, crispy white truffle croquettes, is served atop an iPad. The screen runs video of a dog hunting for truffles in a forest.
"Living in San Francisco for over 20 years, I have witnessed the tech boom and I wanted to combine a little bit of gastronomy with technology and a little bit of education," said Quince chef Michael Tusk. "The idea was simply about taking the guest on a voyage to being out truffle hunting and then having a moment when the truffle is dug from the ground."
[...] The food sits on a screen atop the iPad, and the screen is sterilized after every use, he said. "The food does not directly sit on top of the iPad," he said.
The Pentagon said Monday that transgender people can enlist in the military beginning Jan. 1, despite President Donald Trump’s opposition and effort to ban them.
The new policy reflects growing legal pressure on the issue and the difficult hurdles the feds would have to clear to enforce Trump’s demand to ban transgender individuals from the military.
Two federal courts already have ruled against the ban.
Potential transgender recruits will have to overcome a lengthy and strict set of physical, medical and mental caveats that make it possible, though difficult, for them to join the armed services.
Maj. David Eastburn said the enlistment of transgender recruits will start Jan. 1 and go on amid the legal battles.
The administration last week had asked a federal judge to delay her order for the US military to start accepting transgender recruits beginning Jan. 1.
Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly had blocked the White House from proceeding with plans to ban transgender people in October.
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A man — who cops believe may have been homeless — was found dead on Brooklyn subway tracks early Sunday, police said.
Cops found the unidentified man’s body lying on the Q train tracks between the Seventh Avenue and Prospect Park stations around 6:45 a.m., cops said.
Police did not immediately know the man’s age, or how he died.
Paris Hilton is spilling the tea about the now infamous photo of the "Holy Trinity," 11-years after the making.
It was this same iconic photo of Hilton, Britney Spears and Lindsay Lohan that shocked the tabloid world since the celebs were engaged in a heated feud that apparently involved drink-throwing, name-calling and, of course, plenty of nasty clap-backs.
And Hilton may have just reignited that divisive feud after she threw major shade at Lohan, telling Australia's MTV News, "It was just Brit and I out, and then she just like chased us to the car and got in. She wasn't invited."
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Friday is the deadline for lawmakers in Indiana to come up with an agreement on a road-funding plan.
A conference committee has been going over the differences between what the House and Senate want the bill to call for.
Lawmakers are needing $1.2 billion each year to keep up with road repairs, and they want the expenses to come from Indiana drivers.
There has not been an agreement on the form of payment.
Both versions of the bill are proposing several different ideas for “user fees.”
This includes a ten cent increase in gas tax, a $150 electric car fee, and $15 vehicle registration fee.
For the Senate plan, a $5 tire fee would be added, as well as a $100 commercial license plate fee.
Under the proposals, Governor Eric Holcomb would have the option to seek federal approval for imposing road tolls.
It has not been specified which roads would be tolled.
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OSCEOLA, Fla. – The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has issued a missing child alert for a 17-year-old Osceola girl.
Sarroya Wiggins was last seen Wednesday near West Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway near Avenue of the Stars.
She was wearing a blue dress, black sandals, with a blue purse and she had a cheetah print scarf in her hair.
Wiggins has black hair and brown eyes.
The FDLE believes Wiggins may be traveling with a man named Johnny in a silver Audi.
Anyone who knows of their whereabouts is asked to call (407)348-2222 or 911.
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ELLWOOD CITY, Pa. (AP)  Police say an intruder shot and killed by an elderly homeowner during a home invasion attempt in Pennsylvania turned out to be a relative of the man.
Ellwood City police said 49-year-old Dennis Mercadante, of Mercer, and another man broke into the home at about 1:20 a.m. Friday. Mercadante was shot after a struggle in the hallway with 84-year-old Don Lutz. The other man fled.
Lt. David Kingston said Mercadante was identified through facial recognition and fingerprints, and he turned out to be a nephew-in-law of Lutz.
Kingston said it was unlikely that any charges will be filed against the homeowner, whose right arm was injured. Police are still investigating and haven't identified the second intruder.
MEDFORD, N.J. (AP) — A New Jersey man who spent decades preparing his home for doomsday is donating all of his stored food to families affected by Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico.
Joseph Badame says he was prepared to lose his supplies anyway after the bank foreclosed on his Medford home.
The 74-year-old says he found a new use for the food after meeting a couple at an estate sale last month raising money to send to their family in Puerto Rico.
Victoria Martinez-Barber and her husband, Anthony Barber, say their family was left homeless and hungry after the hurricane struck late September.
Now, Badame is sending barrels of food that can sustain 84 people for four months.
Martinez-Barber says her family in Puerto Rico will share the food with anyone they can.
Charlie Ward is taking over the Florida High School boy's basketball program.
The Thomasville native has spent the past 11 years as a head football coach. He was at Westbury Christian School in Houston, Texas from 2007-2014, and has been the leader at Booker T. Washington in Florida in the 4 seasons since.
This will be the first head basketball coaching job for the 11-year NBA veteran.
His return to basketball comes in conjunction with his return to Tallahassee where he was a national champion and Heisman Award winner at Florida State University.
It's not the first time Ward has made the football to basketball jump.
Ward was famously entered the NBA Draft following his Heisman season.
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SAN DIEGO (CNS) - Arson investigators Monday sought to determine who is responsible for a series of intentionally set Ocean Beach alley fires that damaged a home, several vehicles, a wooden fence and a tree.
The spate of five blazes took place late Thursday night and early Monday morning on Muir, Newport, Orchard and Santa Cruz avenues, according to San Diego police.
One of the first of the non-injury fires scorched the back wall of a house and burned a trailer and a vehicle, causing an estimated $100,000 worth of monetary losses, said Sgt. Rick Pechin of the San Diego Metro Arson Strike Team.
There have been no known sightings of the perpetrator, and police have located no surveillance footage of the crime scenes, Pechin said.
Anyone with information about the fires is asked to call San Diego County Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477. Tipsters may remain anonymous and could be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.
LONDON, April 18 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Theresa May will make a statement outside her Downing Street office at 1015 GMT on Tuesday following a regular meeting with her senior ministers, May's office said.
It is unusual for leaders to make a statement outside Number 10 Downing Street and most prime ministers only use the setting for major announcements. Her office gave no indication on the subject of Tuesday's statement.
As investors awaited the statement, sterling fell by almost a cent against the dollar and British government bonds extended gains, with yields on 10-year debt falling to their lowest since mid-October. (Reporting by William James, editing by Elizabeth Piper and Guy Faulconbridge)
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NORWALK (AP) — A Shelton man has been charged after police say he shot himself in the leg with his own gun while in a crowded movie theater.
Local media reports that 51-year-old Theo Thomopoulos turned himself in to police Thursday for the Sept. 8 shooting at the Bow Tie Royale theater in Norwalk.
He is charged with unlawful discharge of a firearm, second-degree reckless endangerment and breach of peace.
Police say they were called to the theater at 11:10 p.m. after the shooting. Theomopoulos told them he was watching the movie when he accidentally pulled the trigger and shot himself in the leg.
He had a valid permit for a 9 mm handgun. Police seized the weapon.
Theomopoulos was scheduled to be arraigned later Thursday in Norwalk Superior Court.
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Whether you're heading off to university, saving to buy your first home or planning for your retirement, this new series from the Telegraph Money team offers tips and advice for managing your money at every key stage of life.
This first episode focuses on the first big financial decision many of us will make - whether to take out a student loan. As our video explains, when it comes to student loans, it can be useful to think less about the total potential debt hanging over your head, and more about how much of it you’ll actually end up paying back.
In reality, not everyone will repay their loan in its entirety. Some graduates might even get away with paying nothing but interest before the entire debt is written off after 30 years. It all depends on how much you earn.
Future episodes in this series will look at money and marriage, buying a house, and the best options for childrens' savings accounts.
BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany’s interior ministry is already working on preparing agreements with other European Union countries to return refugees to the countries in which they first registered their asylum claims, a ministry spokeswoman said on Wednesday.
Interior Minsiter Horst Seehofer is due to travel to Vienna on Wednesday, where he will hold talks with Austria’s Chancellor Sebastian Kurz, and Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban is scheduled to meet Chancellor Angela Merkel in Berlin.
Ministry spokeswoman Eleonore Petermann added that there was as yet no timetable for the signing of any agreements.
For me The Platinum Boys are so synonymous with summer, redolent as they are of rolled down car windows, coolers of beer and all that, that it almost feels a little disorienting listening to them off season. But we'll take new Platinum Boys music whenever we can get it, and there's some on the horizon: Next month Chicago's Maximum Pelt Records will release a new single from the Milwaukee rock 'n' roll quartet, and you can stream a track from it called "New Kind of Love" from it now. Like just about everything this band releases, it's short, punchy and wonderfully good-natured.
Stream it below and catch the group at their release show Friday, Feb. 3 at High Dive.
POTOMAC, Md. (AP) — Authorities say a teenager who deliberately jumped into the swift-flowing Potomac River near the nation’s capital has been rescued after a near-drowning in treacherous currents.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue spokesman Pete Piringer told news outlets the Virginia teen entered the water Sunday near Great Falls National Park in Maryland and was carried about a mile (1.6 kilometers) downstream, at times dragged under.
The spokesman says a Swift Water Rescue team found the teen clinging to rocks and in distress on the Virginia side of the river. The teen was hospitalized in serious condition, but Piringer says the injuries aren’t life-threatening.
He says the teen is “very lucky that he survived” in deceptively strong, cold currents where many have drowned in past years.
Swimming is prohibited in the area.
KABUL — An Afghan military spokesman says elite commando units have freed dozens of prisoners held by the Taliban, including women and children, in an early morning operation in southern Helmand province.
The spokesman, Abdul Qadeir Bahadorzai, says Thursday’s operation took place in the district of Kajaki and freed 103 people held in two prisons there run by the Taliban. He says four Taliban fighters were killed in the gunbattle.
Bahadorzai says five women and two children were among the freed captives, most of whom were civilians.
Meanwhile, also in Helmand, a district governor says a suicide car bomber wounded six people, including three policemen, on Thursday morning.
Mohammad Salim Roodi says the attack took place in Girishk district when the police tried to stop a suspicious vehicle outside the governor’s compound.
LOS ANGELES, Feb 2 (Reuters) - An Arizona man accused of selling armor-piercing bullets to a Las Vegas gunman who killed 58 people was charged on Friday with conspiracy to manufacture and sell such ammunition without a license, federal prosecutors in Nevada said.
Douglas Haig, 55, of Mesa, Arizona, became the first person arrested and charged in connection with the Oct. 1 massacre, which ranks as the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history. The gunman, Stephen Paddock, who strafed a crowd of concert-goers from his high-rise hotel suite, killed himself as police closed in on his room. (Writing and reporting by Steve Gorman in Los Angeles; Additional reporting by Keith Coffman in Denver; Editing by Sandra Maler)
CNN reporter Jim Acosta said Wednesday that Kim Kardashian West shouldn’t be at the White House to address prison reform, a complaint of celebrity White House meetings that Acosta seems to have developed only after former President Barack Obama left office.
Acosta’s assessment came while complaining the Trump administration was not taking certain issues seriously enough. He lamented Kardashian’s meeting wasn’t “a serious thing” to have happen at the White House.
“Forget about the fact that Kim Kardashian is here at the White House today and what planet that is anything resembling normal because it’s not. She shouldn’t be here talking about prison reform. It’s very nice that she is here but that’s not a serious thing to have happen here at the White House.”
Acosta does not appear to have taken the same critical stand during the Obama administration when celebrities routinely came through the White House, sometimes to discuss issues and other times for events.
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“Progress has been made and investigators now have credible information that the persons responsible are originally from British Columbia, specifically the Lower Mainland area and they recently travelled to the Greater Toronto Area.”
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Two people are being treated for non-life-threatening injuries after a reported robbery led to a shooting in the Center Point area, according to Lt. Edwards with Birmingham Police.
Police received a call about a robbery on the 2900 block of Gallant Drive, and a child being shot in the hand on Monday evening. Police were able to locate a party involved in the robbery that had been shot in the leg on the 3100 block of Center Point Parkway, who was also transported to UAB.
CBS42 will bring you more information as it becomes available.
Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu, has refused to disclose the outcome of his Friday meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa Abuja.
The minister kept mum after meeting with Buhari behind closed doors.
Recall that the minister arrived the Presidential Villa around 11.40am for the meeting.
He left at about 12.50pm.
He simply said “no comment” when reporters approached him.
Legislation has been introduced to name the Guam Visitors Bureau's building in Tumon after the late Norbert "Bert" Unpingco. He was the first ever GM for the agency as known as Mr. Tourism.
He was instrumental in creating the WAVE program which encouraged islands residents to Welcome All Visitors Enthusiastically. Unpingco passed away on May 7th. He was 83 years old.
Bill 90 was introduced by Senator James Espaldon.
Kenya's Geoffrey Kirui has won the Boston Marathon — his first marathon victory ever.
Kirui outran Galen Rupp of the U.S. to take Monday's 121st running of the race in an unofficial time of 2 hours, 9 minutes, 36 seconds.
He took seventh in last year's Amsterdam Marathon and third at Rotterdam.
Rupp finished unofficially in 2:09:58.
In the women's race, Edna Kiplagat won her Boston Marathon debut.
The Kenyan policewoman opened up a big lead heading into the Newton hills, and she cruised to victory in an unofficial 2:2:53 seconds in Monday's 121st running of the race.
It's the first time Kiplagat, a two-time world champion, has raced Boston.
She's won in London, New York City and Los Angeles.
Rose Chelimo of Bahrain was second, 59 seconds behind, and American Jordan Hasay was third in her marathon debut. Desi Linden, who was second in Boston by 2 seconds in 2011, finished fourth — the first time since 1991 that two U.S. women have finished in the top four.
FILE - In this Dec. 18, 2015 file photo, Chief of Police Thomas Synan Jr., of the Newtown Police Department, speaks to the media at the scene of a traffic stop arrest in Newtown, Ohio. As President Donald Trump heads to Ohio to focus on the new tax overhaul, some would like to hear more about his plans to fight drug overdoses. Synan Jr says he found Trump’s comments on opioids in his State of the Union address to be more strong words without strong actions. But a police union leader says he believes Trump was spot-on about the scope of the problem. John Minchillo AP Photo
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF Sports) — The Laney-Josey basketball rivalry is always one of the highlights of the season and Friday night featured a meeting of top-five ranked teams in the girls game.
No. 5 Josey held a five-point lead in the third quarter but top-ranked Laney fought its way back for a 68-62 win. The Wildcats remain perfect with a 25-0 record this season and extend their winning streak to 55 games — dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, the boys game was less of a struggle for the ‘Cats, as Laney knocked off Josey 78-59.
PREVIEW-Rugby-Wallabies seek extra gear against new-look Scots
SYDNEY, June 15 A Wallabies side boasting a semblance of stability faces a Scotland team taking its first steps under a new coach in a test that promises plenty of running rugby on Saturday.
The 2017 International Army Games' "Tank Biathlon" was held from July 29 to Aug. 12 in Moscow's Alabino region.
MARIETTA, Ga. (AP) - Polling equipment containing information on every Georgia voter has been stolen just before Tuesday's special election.
News outlets report four ExpressPoll machines were stolen from a poll manager's truck in Marietta on Saturday.
Cobb County Elections Director Janine Eveler says the machines have a list of voter names and addresses, as well as driver's license numbers. She says it's unclear if the thieves would be able to access the information.
Secretary of State Brian Kemp has criticized the county elections office for waiting two days to publicize the theft. His office has rendered the stolen units ineffective.
Cobb County police are investigating and a formal State Election Board investigation has been opened.
Cobb County is within the congressional district at play in the April 18 election to fill the seat held by Tom Price, who resigned to become President Donald Trump's health secretary.
Princess Charlotte was just like her mother Kate before she met the royal baby
At just two-years-old, the toddler confidently smiled and wooed fans with her very own cute royal wave, showing that she has quickly settled into life in the world’s most famous family just like her mother, Kate.
Beaming from ear-to-ear, the adorable youngster could not hide her excitement at meeting her baby brother on Monday, as she arrived at the London hospital holding hands with her with her father, Prince William.
While big brother Prince George appeared shy as the third in line to throne, still dressed in his school uniform, kept his head down.
And just before she made her way into the hospital, Princess Charlotte gave the crowds one last adorable wave after she totted up the steps of the Lindo Wing to meet her new royal baby brother.
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Maryland is the 16th most patriotic state in the nation, according to WalletHub.
How can that be? The national anthem was written here when Francis Scott Key watched the bombardment of Fort McHenry during the Battle of Baltimore.
We didn’t even make the top 10.
According to WalletHub, they rate each state against a number of factors like number of military enlistees, veterans per capita, number of peace Corps volunteers, percentage of people who voted in the 2016 presidential election and volunteer rate.
Virginia is ranked the most patriotic state, followed by Alaska at no. 2 and Wyoming at no. 3 (do they even have a population?)
Nearby states West Virginia, Delaware and Pennsylvania rank numbers. 40, 41 and 42 respectively.
Massachusetts ranks no. 50.
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NEW DELHI (AP) — India's foreign minister says the bodies have been found of 39 Indian workers who were abducted by militants in Iraq three years ago.
The abducted workers, mostly from northern India, had been employed by a construction company near Mosul when militants overran the Iraqi city and seized wide swaths of territory. Relatives said they received phone calls from some of the workers five days after Mosul was captured in 2015 saying they needed help.
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj told lawmakers in Parliament on Tuesday that the bodies were recently found buried in a mound of earth.
Swaraj said DNA tests confirmed that 38 of them were the kidnapped workers. The DNA test for the remaining body has yet to be fully confirmed.
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In 2017/18 MY, Ukraine doubled the exports of peas
According to the recent statistics figures, in 2017/18 MY Ukraine exported 874.8 thsd tonnes of peas, an increase of 2 times compared with the previous season volumes.
India provided the major growth indicator, due to increasing of the supplies to the country by 208.8 thsd tonnes — to 376.4 thsd tonnes, which consolidated its leadership position. Turkey moved to the second position, which increased the purchases of Ukrainian peas by 75 thsd tonnes — to 132.6 thsd tonnes; while Pakistan took the third position, due to reduction of the purchases by 15.5 thsd tonnes — to 60 thsd tonnes.
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Recently, Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe-Gentry, turned a year older and trust, no matter the busy schedule of her husband, he still created time to hang out with her.
Mr Gentry has constantly showed how much he loved his wife and despite that he does not speak to the press, he has not failed in showing his love in public.
The two love birds were spotted at the just concluded comedian, Ali Baba’s concert as they came to have a nice time still in the birthday mood.
Mercy has indeed done her best at ensuring that her man is always beside her and she has been doing it well. Maybe she is good in all aspects though.
Iannetta is out of Wednesday's lineup against the Giants, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
He seems to be heating up at the plate ever so slightly, hitting .273/.359/.394 over his last 10 games (33 at-bats), but unfortunately he has zero home runs over that stretch. Tony Wolters will start behind the dish and hit eighth.
Members of AAA who are in need of roadside assistance in parts of Contra Costa County might now get help a little more quickly thanks to a new motorcycle pilot program. The week-old program has been in effect along the state Highway 24 and Interstate Highway 680 corridors and includes the cities of Lafayette, Orinda, Moraga, Walnut Creek, Alamo, Danville and San Ramon, according to AAA spokesman John Moreno.
Start the conversation, or Read more at ClayCord.com.
March 31 Attendo Ab (Publ)
* Attendo’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Tomas Björksiöö has decided to leave Attendo
* The process to appoint a new CFO has been initiated, and Tomas Björksiöö will continue as CFO for the remainder of his employment at Attendo Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting By Anna Ringstrom)
It's getting harder and harder for Savannah State head coach Horace Broadnax to brush aside the praise his Tigers are earning.
SSU claimed their 7th straight win Saturday, 111-99 over South Carolina State. It's the fifth straight time the Tigers have eclipsed the century mark.
Dexter McClanahan had a team-high 23 points for the Tigers, who had six players score in double figures. SSU hit 13 three-pointers and led by as many as 17 in the second half.
Savannah State improves to 8-1 in MEAC play with the win, which keeps them on top of the conference standings. That said, Broadnax isn't wanting to hear any of it.
The long-time head coach has been going the Nick Saban route, consistently tweeting "#RatPoison" regarding praise for his team's winning streak.
The Tigers can strengthen their grip on the MEAC standings over the next week. SSU hosts Morgan State and second-place North Carolina A&T in their next two games.
April 20 Citizens Financial Group Inc
* Citizens Financial Group, Inc. reports record first quarter net income of $320 million and diluted EPS of $0.61
* Q1 earnings per share $0.61
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.50 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Q1 revenue rose 2 percent to $1.4 billion
* Citizens Financial Group Inc says board of directors declared a Q2 cash dividend of $0.14 per common share Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Bowling
Rab's Country Lanes
Golden Oldies: Wayne Maddlone 213; Rose Opulencia 188; Ralph Loggia 221; Artie White 200; Victor Wilson 212, 217; Elanore Curran 184; Kathy Currao 189.
Golf
Silver Lake Ladies Away Game
at Marine Park
Low Gross Low Net Tournament
Low gross: Eileen McKee 88, runner-up Margaret Grenier 88 with match of cards with Pat Sansone
Low net winner: Pat Sansone, runner-up Peggy Becaccio 69.
Birdies: Sansone#6, Postiglione #4&5, McKee#14. Chip-in Viverito#10, Devlin #6
Vagabond's Golf Club
Final round of our Gross and Net Championships
Gross champion: Paulette Gabel; Mary Ann Weibel was 2nd and Soon Choi was 3rd.
Paulette Gabel had low round of 95.
Net Champion: Mary Ann Weibel, Karen Marcucci was 2nd and Roe Carroll was 3rd and Mary Alice was 4th on match of cards.
Weekly game: Paulette won 95, Karen won low net 65, Paulette bird #6, Weibel #3, 14. Karen and Weibel low putts 30
Doughty helped set up all three regulation goals for his team, including one on the power play, earning a 4-3 win over the Wild on Monday.
Doughty has been an assist machine for the past week, racking up nine helpers in his past five games, including a pair of three-assist evenings. But that's par for the course for the Kings' blueliner, as Doughty's 45 assists have him tied for third in the league in helpers by defensemen, behind only Dallas' John Klingberg and Ottawa's Erik Karlsson. When your numbers are up there with those two stars, you're doing a lot of things right.
America Ferrera welcomes her first child!
The actress posted a cute photo of her son, Sebastian Piers Williams. She even included his cute nickname, Baz!
The caption read:
"When 2 become 3...Welcome Sebastian Piers Williams - aka Baz! Mom, Dad, and Baby are happy, healthy and totally in love! ------"
Congrats! We can't wait to see more photos.
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Dean & Deluca is putting on one more warehouse sale on Saturday in Wichita. Courtesy photo
With its more than 150 residents relocated to new homes, the Balmoral Hotel has been deemed an active construction zone by the city of Vancouver.
The city ordered Monday’s evacuation of the notorious Downtown Eastside single room occupancy hotel after city engineers deemed the 105-year-old building structurally unsound.
The building’s owners, the Sahota family, have been given a July 14 deadline to complete repairs to stabilize the building.
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On Wednesday, in a release, the city said its chief building official has ordered the owners to install temporary shoring inside the building “to mitigate the serious structural deficiencies that necessitated the evacuation.”
The city said inspectors will be monitoring for compliance.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Polygiene Ab:
* NEW CFO IN POLYGIENE AB (PUBL)
* KRISTIAN POPULIN HAS BEEN APPOINTED NEW CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (CFO) IN POLYGIENE AB
* KRISTIAN POPULIN WILL TAKE OFFICE ON FEBRUARY 5, 2018 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
Gov. Larry Hogan 's administration is scaling back his ambitious plan to jumpstart a pollution credit trading program as part of the state's Chesapeake Bay cleanup efforts. The initial program would have allowed farmers, developers or governments who do extra to reduce pollution to sell those reduction credits to others who are struggling to cut down on pollution.
Start the conversation, or Read more at The Baltimore Sun.
CNBC's Sue Herera reports on the Department of Justice widening the Wells Fargo investigation to include its wealth management business which the FBI has started conducting interviews with its workers.
Meet the Panelists of FOX's newest singing competition. Each week, THE FOUR will have to defend their seat. If you don't win, you didn't fight hard enough.
RAMALLAH, Palestinian Territory — A Palestinian official says the goal of establishing a state of Palestine alongside Israel enjoys broad international support, expressing surprise at a Trump administration suggestion that a peace deal may not come in the form of a two-state solution.
Husam Zomlot, an adviser to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, says the "two-state solution is not something we just came up with."
Zomlot spoke ahead of a White House meeting on Wednesday between President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
A White House official has said that it's up to Israelis and Palestinians to decide what peace will entail, and that peace, not a two-state solution, is the goal.
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Senior Dining is a great opportunity to have a nutritional meal while socializing with other senior citizens in Lake Benton.
By Shelly Finzen
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With a high ratio of retired and elderly citizens in Lake Ben­ton, the Senior Dining program is an important asset to the com­munity. Lake Benton Senior Din­ing serves citizens who are 60 years or older within the Lake Benton community by providing nutritious, low cost meals every weekday beginning at 11:30 a.m. Meals can be eaten at the Lake Benton Community Center or de­livered to homebound residents through Meals on Wheels. In ad­dition to healthy meal options, the Lake Benton Senior Dining also provides socializing oppor­tunities including card games, blood pressure monitoring, and occasionally, special guests.
For the full story, read this week’s Lake Benton Valley Journal.
CHICAGO (CBS) — Chicago is getting some scattered, in some cases, heavy rain this evening, courtesy of Sub Tropical Storm Alberto.
A flood warning is in effect for several Chicago area counties.
Flood Warning is in effect in Cook, DeKalb, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry and Will Counties until 945 PM @cbschicago #ilwx https://t.co/lDL3LxT4WY — Ed Curran (@EdCurran) May 30, 2018
Radar showed the classic circular storm pattern, even though Chicago is many, many miles from the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico.
What a sight on radar! Remnants of #Alberto rotating closer to #Chicago. Be on the watch this afternoon & evening for funnel clouds, heavy rain, wind gusts 35-45mph. Storms moving NW at 25mph. @cbschicago pic.twitter.com/5B0yQvXvT3 — Mary Kay Kleist (@MaryKayKleist) May 30, 2018
The National Weather Service is warning of the possibility of some tornado activity.
Jeff Capel landed his first commitment as the Pitt head coach upon the pledge of four-star guard Trey McGowens. A Rivals150 guard, McGowens, who is currently a member of the 2019 class, will reclassify back into his original 2018 class and thus enroll at Pitt in the fall, becoming an immediate cog within Pitt’s system next season.
A 6-foot-3 guard that saw his stock explode during his high school season at Hargrave Military Academy, McGowens discussed why he chose the ACC program.
“I just felt comfortable with Coach (Jeff) Capel and the vision that he has for me,” he said. “They were telling me that I could come in and run the point and that he would teach me how to be great at it. I just feel that he played the position that I played at a high level and I feel like with what he knows, he will be able to put me in the best position to reach my dreams.”
Oh hello, who is this turning up on Jack Branning’s doorstep in EastEnders? We’re not ones to jump the gun – at all – but we’re mega convinced that au pair Ingrid could be being lined up as a potential new love interest for her new boss. Will Jack find joy at last following the death of Ronnie Mitchell or is it too soon?
Honey Mitchell has seen that Jack has needed help and Jack’s admission that he could do with support is what leads to Ingrid calling round for an interview for a position as au pair. Jack gives her short shrift when she arrives early but despite a bad start, Ingrid is determined to make an impression.
Jack is forced to take back his hostile reception to the newcomer when she proves herself as more than capable with the kids, who love her. As a result, Jack offers her the position on a trial basis, which means that she will be sticking around.
As they get to know each other, could they form a bond that might help Jack to move on?
One to watch: Thursday 22nd June at 7:30pm on BBC One.
CNN's political analyst and former presidential adviser David Gergen says President Donald Trump "needs to deal with the hatred in his own heart," after President Trump condemned racist groups two days after deadly unrest in Charlottesville, Virginia.
As vice chairman of Ambitious about Autism’s Youth Council, I am asking readers to support young people with autism during April’s World Autism Awareness Month to reclaim the word ‘normal’.
People tend to over-use the word ‘normal’. They suggest it’s something that young people with autism aren’t, and somehow not being ‘normal’ is wrong. Young people with autism should be appreciated for who they are.
The youth council has developed a toolkit to help young people, whether they are autistic or not, to describe what their ‘normal’ looks like. We hope this will help them and those closest to them to notice when something changes and make it easier to get help.
You can find the toolkit at www.knowyournormal.co.uk
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Ambitious about Autism
The Flyte Scooter bag is a bright, funky suitcase that doubles as a scooter. Simply fold out the scooter deck and point your kids in the direction of the departure gate. Then, when it's time to board, fold the deck away again. Getting around an airport with a young family in tow has never been so much fun.
The bag has a 25-litre capacity and is cabin-sized, making it easy to stow in an overhead compartment. It also comes in a variety of styles including a shark, a cyclops and an owl.
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- A powerful downpour is washing out roads and flooding some basements in southwestern Minnesota.
Lyon, Redwood and Murray counties were dealing with headaches Tuesday after an estimated 6 to 8 inches of rain fell overnight in some places.
The Minnesota Department of Transportation closed highways in some flooded areas and warned travelers about the threat of moving water sweeping away vehicles.
April 24 (Reuters) - Ningbo Zhongbai Co Ltd:
* SAYS ITS SHARES TO RESUME TRADE ON APRIL 25 Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2KahGVZ Further company coverage: (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
City Hall will host a recruitment and information session for those interested in becoming an Albany city firefighter on Thursday. City officials from the fire department and the Civil Service Office will be on hand to answer questions during the meet-and-greet open house from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the rotunda of City Hall at 24 Eagle St. in Albany.
Start the conversation, or Read more at Albany Times Union.
The Land Conservancy recently recorded an agricultural easement on the New Haven Township property. The easement was supported through ODA’s Clean Ohio Local Agricultural Easement Purchase Program (LAEPP) which provides funding to purchase agricultural easements from landowners who volunteer to keep their land in agricultural production in perpetuity.
More than 90 acres of Kurzen’s property is planted with a standard rotation of row crops including corn, soy, and wheat. The remaining portion of the property includes areas of pasture land, mature hardwood forest, and vegetated stream habitat. The vegetated buffers along approximately 2,800 linear feet of streams and 2,240 linear feet of grass waterway tributaries to the West Branch of the Huron River prevent soil erosion and help maintain water quality in the Huron River watershed.
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John Gibson stops 37 shots in Ducks' 1-0 win against Wild Gibson picked up his fourth shutout of the season as Anaheim clipped Minnesota. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2lND6fk ST.
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HUNTER, N.Y. (NEWS10) – The New York Craft Beer and Food Festival on Hunter Mountain has been nominated as one of the best festivals in the country.
It’s one of 20 that was selected and the results will be revealed at the end of this week.
This year’s festival will be held next month on April 28 and April 29.
Learn more about the festival.
NEWTON, MA (WHDH) - Officials responded to a home in Newton after a car drove into it.
The incident happened shortly before 11 p.m. on Newtonville Avenue.
Police said the car drove over the lawn before hitting the home.
Both the house and car sustained serious damage.
There is no word on any injuries.
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DeKALB — Northern Illinois University trustees have again voted to freeze tuition and lower fees for the upcoming 2018-2019 school year.
The Daily-Chronicle reports that the school’s Board of Trustees voted last week. Tuition at the school has been the same since the 2015-2016 school year. Board Chairman Wheeler Coleman says the school is “committed to keeping NIU affordable.”
Tuition will be about $350 a credit hour for a student’s first 11 hours. Students who have more than 12 credit hours will have tuition capped at about $5,330 for the semester, or about the cost of 15 credit hours. The rate will apply to students enrolling in the 2018-2019 school year and remain consistent for nine consecutive semesters.
Trustees also approved a half-percent decrease in undergraduate fees.
–Associated Press
NYON, Switzerland — Two-time defending champion Real Madrid will face Paris Saint-Germain in the last 16 of the Champions League.
The match, which will pit Cristiano Ronaldo against Neymar, was possible because Madrid finished as a runner-up in its group.
Barcelona will play Chelsea, Manchester City will face Basel, Manchester United will take on Sevilla and Porto will play Liverpool.
Also, it was: Juventus vs. Tottenham; Bayern Munich vs. Besiktas; and Shakhtar Donetsk vs. Roma.
Media coverage about Interface has trended positive recently, according to AlphaOne. The research group, a service of Accern, scores the sentiment of press coverage by analyzing more than twenty million news and blog sources in real-time.
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Phil Simms thinks he knows what Eli Manning's problem is PHILADELPHIA — Carson Wentz leads the Eagles with 61 rushing yards, averaging 7.6 yards per attempt. It is not what the Eagles want, as running backs Darren Sproles and LeGarrette...
Fantasy football experts debate on best RBs in draft The hardest task in a routine fantasy football draft is choosing which running backs to take and when to take them. Post fantasy Madman Drew Loftis and Roto Rage Jarad...
A road has been blocked between Hassocks and Ditchling following a three vehicle crash this afternoon (July 4).
The collision has taken place on the B2112 New Road blocking it in both directions at the junction with Lodge Lane.
Traffic is being diverted and delays are being reported.
Cochran is ready to help a new generation of Kenosha children build their own Officer Friendly memories, as he steps into the role. Cochran is taking on that position following the retirement of Dennis Walsh, the Officer Friendly that served Kenosha students - including Cochran when he was in elementary school - for 27 years.
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Love and hope were at the heart of the Easter message delivered by the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, in Abuja on Sunday.
After leading the service at the Villa Chapel to mark the resurrection of Jesus Christ, Professor Osinbajo encouraged all Nigerians to shelve tribe or religion and embrace the love of Christ.
The Vice President told worshippers that as God loved all mankind, Nigerians should commit to supporting each other, regardless of ethnic groups to ensure the growth and development of all.
ANN ARBOR, MI - A Belleville man was arrested Friday, Aug. 11 after authorities alleged he robbed his place of work.
Police believe Quintel H. Kirkland, 21, entered Uncle Ed's Oil Shoppe, 3160 Washtenaw Ave., overnight from Thursday, Aug. 10 to Friday, Aug. 11 and took an undisclosed amount of cash, said Ann Arbor police Detective Lt. Matthew Lige.
A manager reported the theft Friday morning.
Kirkland was arraigned Saturday on one count of breaking and entering a building with intent for the incident and was given a personal recognizance bond, Lige said.
Kirkland faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted.
The impression given by Milwaukee Americana singer-songwriter Zach Pietrini in his social-media presence is of a well-adjusted, cheerful husband and father. The release of his fifth album, Holding Onto Ghosts , evidences an ability to write from darker places than he currently inhabits. Between songs celebrating his daughter’s love of dancing and the struggle to make music his full-time vocation, he has no trouble plumbing the depths of drunken, romantic despair and regret.
Pietrini’s versatility is nearly confounding. But when he strips back production from his full band to his voice, acoustic guitar and little else on a couple of touching numbers at the album’s end, the effect sensitizes his thoughtful lyrics. At only nine tracks, Ghosts sounds a bit abbreviated. What it lacks in running time, however, it makes up for with uncanny artistic and personal balance.
A robbery suspect was caught on surveillance video smiling before committing a crime on Saturday (August 12) night, according to the Mobile Police Department.
Police reported that the Quick Stop located at 1101 Dauphin Street was robbed at 9:28 p.m. on Saturday.
Police said the suspect pictured above went behind the counter and used force to make the victim open the register, before fleeing the location.
The suspect is described as a black male, approximately 5'9-5'10 in height, weighing 250-260 pounds. Police said the suspect has medium length hair on top of his head with a low-cut beard.
They believe the man is in his early to mid-30's with a tattoo on his left arm and a pinky ring on left hand. He was last seen wearing a sleeveless black shirt, long black colored shorts and white tennis shoes with black shoe strings.
If you have any information on the suspect police are asking that you contact CrimeStoppers at 251-208-7000.
Kalamazoo Public Safety has confirmed the name of the at-fault driver who died after he raced into a busy intersection on Sunday, crashing into two other vehicles. Lt. Brad Misner said it will be 6 to 8 weeks before they will know if 27-year-old Travis Wiley Gates of Portage was intoxicated when he drove his bright yellow Chevrolet Cobalt into traffic at Burdick and Cork streets.
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April 13 Italian central bank says in its monthly report:
* Return on equity at leading Italian banks fell to minus 9.9 percent in 2016, versus 3.5 percent in 2015
* Italian banks took just over 67 billion euros of funds from the European Central Bank at March tender for so-called Tltro financing operation
* New problematic loans at Italian banks fell to 2.3 percent of total loans in the last three months of 2016, from 2.6 percent a year earlier
* Coverage ratio of impaired loans rose to 51.7 percent in Q4 from 47.3 percent in the previous quarter Further company coverage: (Reporting by Milan newsroom)
Luongo stopped 20 of the 24 shots he faced on Friday in a 5-3 loss to the Lightning.
Four goals isn't terrible against the Lightning's strong offense, but it won't assuage any concerns about Luongo's age. He can still be serviceable on a fantasy roster, but he's more of a spot starter in most leagues.
Azle squads 1st or 2nd in all divisions
By Mark K. Campbell
Competing in a less-than-packed cross country meet didn’t change things for Azle High School’s squads.
They still dominated.
Both varsities finished second with the two JVs winning.
“We ran well,” coach Keith Boenisch said.
“A lot of PRs were set which is what we want as we near district.”
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And a happy birthday to President Trump. Today the president turns 71 and he may be getting a big birthday card as a gift.
Last week, First Lady Melania Trump asked supporters to sign a card for her husband.
In a letter to supporters, the first lady said birthday celebrations always include family and close friends, but it is unclear how the president will be marking his birthday this year.
Sister Ana Pututau is a one-woman genealogy crew. Her days are spent indexing and searching for names as a missionary, and she ends most of those days with temple work.
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Zoo Atlanta lost a Super Bowl bet to Williams Park Zoo in Providence, Rhode Island, and had to name an animal after the winning team's quarterback. A Madagascar hissing cockroach is now named Tom Brady.
Pale Waves have shared the new Adam Powell directed video for their goth-pop banger 'Heavenly'.
The band recently breezed into SXSW, playing a flurry of sets before diving out to kick off the headline section of their North American tour.
With their new EP playing almost continually in the Clash office we're able to share the video for standout cut - and incoming live anthem - 'Heavenly'.
Blissful goth-pop with a sugar-sweet twist, the visuals are hyper-stylised, with Heather placed in an Edward Scissorhands style rubber suit.
Attached via elastic to the walls, her body twists and contorts - outsider pop for troubled teens, in other words.
Tune in now.
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At least two people were reported dead after an employee opened fire in a United Postal Service warehouse and customer service center in San Francisco on Wednesday, reports said.
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From slashed throats to gang warfare, in prisons across the country, violence is a constant threat.
The young pastor stood in a house filled with mourners ready to minister. His parishioner had been strangled, her body dumped.
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Britain's largest car manufacturer Jaguar Land Rover has warned its future in the UK is at risk if the country crashes out of the EU with a bad Brexit deal, ahead of Theresa May presenting her "white paper" to Europe next week.
JLR chief executive Ralf Speth said a restrictive trade deal between the UK and EU, without tariff-free access and frictionless trade, "would cost Jaguar Land £1.2bn profit each year".
"As a result, we would have to drastically adjust our spending profile; we have spent around £50bn in the UK in the past five years – with plans for a further £80bn more in the next five. This would be in jeopardy should we be faced with the wrong outcome."
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EL RENO, Okla. (AP) - A crop-dusting airplane clipped a support wire to a radio transmitting tower and crashed in central Oklahoma, killing the pilot.
Trooper Matt Conway of the Oklahoma Highway Patrol says the single-engine small plane crashed and burned about 5 p.m. Wednesday about 24 miles (39 kilometers) northwest of Oklahoma City. Conway says the aircraft was making a turn while spreading weed killer on a field when it clipped the wire and crashed. With its support wire snapped, the 1,000-foot FM transmitting tower toppled.
No identity has been released.
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Scentsy, Inc. was named as one of the best places to work in the direct selling industry. This is the first time Scentsy has been named to the Best Places to Work list, compiled by the Direct Selling News, in the 14 years they've been in business.
Welcome to the live news blog for Reading, Bracknell and Wokingham on Wednesday February 15.
This morning we're continuing our series on Reading Borough Council after a sit-down interview with leader Councillor Jo Lovelock. Today we take a look at the impact of refugees moving to the area and the serious housing crisis which often leads to homelessness.
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Despite Mike's good intentions, he adds fuel to the fire when Molly and her family get in a fight.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - BANK SOHAR:
* SHAREHOLDERS APPROVE ISSUE OF ADDITIONAL TIER I CAPITAL INSTRUMENTS IN FORM OF PERPETUAL BONDS THROUGH PRIVATE ISSUE OF 100 MILLION RIALS Source: (bit.ly/2wHDGkn) Further company coverage:
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, centre, talks with European Council President Donald Tusk, left, and European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker before their meeting in New Delhi, India, Friday, Oct. 6, 2017. Manish Swarup AP Photo
Was Darius willing to die for that piano? Watch this selected scene from the sixth episode of Atlanta Robbin' Season.
JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) - A Virginia man whose toddler daughter's body was found in a suitcase next to train tracks in New Jersey earlier this month is now facing charges.
Hudson County prosecutors say 37-year-old Travis Plummer, of Richmond, is charged with desecrating the human remains of 23-month old Te'Myah Layauna Plummer. But the cause of death remains under investigation.
The child's body was found April 11 just west of the Journal Square rail station in Jersey City in the PATH rapid transit system, which serves New Jersey and parts of New York City.
Authorities had been seeking the pair since last month, though they didn't believe they were in danger. It was thought Plummer may have relocated to Jersey City or Charlotte, North Carolina.
The FBI tracked Plummer to San Juan, Puerto Rico, where he was arrested without incident April 19. He's awaiting extradition and it's not known if he's retained a lawyer.
LISBON, Portugal — FC Porto beat Braga 3-1 to move back in front in the Portuguese league race on Saturday.
Porto remained unbeaten in all 20 rounds as it took a two-point lead over Sporting Lisbon and Benfica, which won 5-1 over Rio Ave.
Porto left back Alex Telles assisted on all three of his team's goals.
Telles passed for Sergio Oliveira's header before Raul Melo da Silva levelled for Braga.
Telles then set up Diego Reyes and Vincent Aboubakar to score with headers.
Braga remained in fourth place, nine points behind Porto.
Benfica got all five of its goals in the second half, starting with Jardel in the 49th. Pizzi Fernandes, Jonas, Ruben Dias and Raul Jimenez all added strikes.
Texas Instruments (NYSE:TXN) shares pop 4.5% aftermarket on Q1 results that beat EPS estimates and revenue estimates with a 12% Y/Y revenue growth.
In-line Q2 guidance has revenue from $3.78B to $4.1B (consensus: $3.9B) and EPS of $1.19 to $1.39 (consensus: $1.23). The company expects its ongoing annual operating tax rate to be at 16% starting next year and 20% this year (previous guidance: 18% in 2019, 23% in 2018).
Key metrics: Cash flow from operations, $5.7B; FCF, $4.9B (+17% Y/Y); capital allocation (NYSE:TTM), $5.1B; R&D spend, $385M (+$16M); SG&A spend, $433M (-$6M); cash and equivalents, $1.7B; total liabilities, $6.9B.
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Previously: Texas Instruments beats by $0.10, beats on revenue (April 24)
Scotts Bluff County Board Chair Mark Masterton is recovering at home from triple bypass heart surgery February 27th at the Medical Center of the Rockies in Loveland, Colorado.
Vice Chair Ken Meyer made the announcement Monday evening, paraphrasing from a statement provided by Masterton and his wife Susan.
Meyer said Masterton was “appreciative of everybody’s well wishes”, is doing much better in his recovery and hopes to get back quickly.
Share price of Chartered Logistics added 5.6 percent intraday Monday as it has bagged contract worth Rs 36.15 cr from Gas Authority of lndia (GAIL).The company has bagged a two year prestigious contract worth Rs 36.15 crore from Gas Authority of lndia for the transport of polymer from GAlLs petrochemical complex to different parts of the company.Chartered Logistics is a leading player in the logistics segment having a pan lndia presence with a fleet of 1000 trucks.At 12:00 hrs Chartered Logistics was quoting at Rs 22.15, up Rs 0.85, or 3.99 percent on the BSE.Posted by Rakesh Patil
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A performance by the UWM Youth Wind Ensemble, featuring the winner of the annual "UWAY" Concerto Competition.
Price: General – $12 Seniors, UWM Faculty and Staff – $8 Students and under 18 – Free Majors and Music Directors – Free
SKATE SHAVINGS: News and Notes from #Caps ' Morning Skate - Both teams - and both goaltenders - aim for Game 2 improvements, Caps are down for fourth time in as many series and are cave men away from rink, more:
ARCHDALE, N.C. (AP) — Authorities say a man suspected of driving under the influence sped off from a traffic stop in Archdale and died when he wrecked his car.
Troopers said in a news release that Grady Dean Moore crashed around 12:30 a.m. Sunday when he tried to pass a car in a no passing zone and clipped the rear bumper.
Authorities say Moore lost control of his Ford Fusion and hit a pickup truck head on. He was killed and two others in his car were seriously injured. Two people in the pickup truck were also taken to the hospital.
Troopers say it appears Moore was driving under the influence and had a suspended license.
#TrumpImpeachmentParty Is LIT
A report by the New York Times has surfaced indicating that Donald Trump’s team had been in constant contact with Russia leading up to the election, raising issues about how close the president and Russia had been working. What’s becoming more apparent is that Trump seemed to have lied about some serious security issues.
When the #TrumpImpeachmentParty is lit but you're just in the corner thinking about Mike Pence like pic.twitter.com/i5HjJDXiri — Laura Greene (@lgreene91) February 15, 2017
This has lead the world to believe he’s getting impeached any day now. And what better way to celebrate than to throw a party!
So let’s look at the celebration and join in. Get your stanky leg on and everything!
Rory McIlroy is pleased with the work of the European Tour, sponsors and local organisers to help the Irish Open become one of the biggest tournaments on the European calendar.
McIlroy, who has hosted the tournament since 2015, says he would love to see it return to a Northern Ireland venue after next year's event in Lahinch, County Clare but admits the absence of a power-sharing executive at Stormont could make that difficult.
"Obviously next year that's not going to happen but going on from there, I see no reason why we can't get it back to Northern Ireland," said McIlroy.
Police say seven people, including three teenagers, were injured in a New Year’s Day shooting in Miami-Dade’s West Little River neighbourhood.
The Miami Herald reports that police say the victims were standing outside a house at around 6 p.m. Sunday when a car pulled and someone inside opened fire.
Police say six of the victims are in stable condition. A 17-year-old is in critical condition.
Police say there may be more than one suspect. A description of the suspect’s vehicle was not given.
CTV Barrie
The shelves at the Barrie Food Bank are quickly depleting after a challenging winter for many of its clients.
The food bank launched its annual Spring and Easter Food Drive Monday with a goal to collect 75,000 pounds of food by the end of April.
“We want to replenish our shelves prior to spring and summer so that we have enough food to continue us through until August,” said executive director Peter Sundborg.
About 2,800 people depend on the food bank monthly and donations are slow during the summer months.
"We go through75,000 pounds of every month,” said Sundborg.
Most needed items include baby food, healthy school snacks, rice, pasta, peanut butter, canned fruit and vegetables.
Donations can be made at any local grocery store and the food bank.
- With a report from CTV Barrie's Beatrice Vaisman
Ex-UW WR Kasen Williams on his fave of 4 circus grabs in Seahawks' preseason opener
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March 19 (Reuters) - Banco Bradesco Sa:
* BRAZIL’S BRADESCO SAYS CENTRAL BANK APPROVED 8 BILLION REAIS CAPITAL RAISE- FILING
* BRAZIL’S BRADESCO SHAREHOLDERS WILL RECEIVE BONUS OF 10 PERCENT OF STAKE HELD IN MARCH 29- FILING
* BRAZIL’S BRADESCO SHAREHOLDERS TO RECEIVE ONE SHARE PER 10 SHARES HELD, 10 PERCENT MORE IN DIVIDENDS
* NEW BONUS SHARES WILL BE ISSUED ON APRIL 4, AVAILABLE TO CURRENT SHAREHOLDERS ON APRIL 5- FILING Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting by Tatiana Bautzer)
Aug 14 (Reuters) - IMF Bentham Ltd :
* Proceedings commenced in respect of one of IMF funded class actions to recover GST paid by buyers of units in developments in ACT Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Merced Police Department patrols the streets during a busy New Year's Eve
Farmers 'fed up' with state water grab
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Lewis Baker is on a season-long loan at Middlesbrough from Premier League champions Chelsea
Middlesbrough have no new injury worries going into the visit of Burton, after their first league win of the season against Sheffield United.
Chelsea loanee Lewis Baker could make his first start, having come on as a substitute for his debut on Saturday.
Burton Albion will be without Jackson Irvine following his red card at Hull City on Saturday.
Full-back Stephen Warnock is set to miss out after being forced off against the Tigers so Lloyd Dyer could fill in.
Match facts
Washington Wizards are a year removed from their biggest free agent push in recent memory. They spent two seasons trying to bring Maryland native Kevin Durant "home", yet ultimately failed as he took his talents to the Bay, recently winning his first NBA championship with the Warriors.
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We’ve featured several Mynt massaging products here over the past year, but its newest entry in the space is the only product on the market that can deliver both kneading and shiatsu massage therapy to your back at the same time. It also comes with both wall and car power adapters, so you can unwind just about anywhere. Use code MYNT2510 to save a few bucks.
Lawmakers Across The Country Push For Trump's Tax Returns
From the New York City Council to the California Senate, lawmakers are crafting bills aimed at forcing the release of President Trump's taxes. Whether they can survive a court challenge isn't clear.
RIYADH - Cross-border rebel fire from Yemen has killed a soldier in Saudi Arabia, which is leading a coalition fighting the insurgents in its war-torn neighbour, the interior ministry said.
The soldier was killed on Saturday in the southern border area of Jazan as an army post came under a barrage of gunfire and shelling from the Huthi rebels in northern Yemen, state news agency SPA quoted a ministry spokesman as saying.
NOGALES, Ariz. (AP) — The head of the country’s homeland security department will take another tour of the Arizona-Mexico border.
DHS Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen will join U.S. Rep. Martha McSally in Nogales on Thursday to see one of the area’s ports of entry.
Her visit is the second in as many months.
McSally, a Republican who is running for U.S. Senate, held a congressional subcommittee hearing in Phoenix on Wednesday on how border security— or lack thereof— affects the opioid crisis gripping many parts of the country.
McSally says 90 percent of illicit drugs come through Arizona’s ports, which are woefully understaffed as U.S. Customs and Border Protection has struggled to recruit officers.
Thursday’s visit will also include a discussion with businesses, ranchers, customs officers and the Arizona National Guard, which has been deployed to the border.
After a 20-year absence the Stone Tomcats are back in the hunt for the Class 5A State Basketball Championship.
April 17 (Reuters) - U.S. specialty metals maker Arconic Inc's chief executive, Klaus Kleinfeld, has resigned, following attempts by activist hedge fund Elliott Management to overthrow the company's directors and top executives.
Arconic said Kleinfeld stepped down after the board learned he had sent a letter to a senior officer of Elliott Management without consulting the board.
"This decision was not made in response to the proxy fight or Elliott Management's criticisms of the company's strategy, leadership or performance...," the company said in a statement.
Board member David Hess has been appointed as interim CEO. (Reporting by Arathy S Nair in Bengaluru; Editing by Saumyadeb Chakrabarty)
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Ashwani Gujral of ashwanigujral.com told CNBC-TV18, " CESC is a buy with a stop loss of Rs 640 and target of Rs 665. Petronet LNG is also a buy with a stop loss of Rs 366 and target of Rs 382. Marico is a sell with a stop loss of Rs 262 and target of Rs 247." PC Jeweller has been weak stock, but I don’t think incrementally there is a great value in going short of PC Jeweller. Possibly Rs 345-350 is a decent support. Everything is tending to go into a pullback, so for the moment we are avoiding going short," he added.
Casey Affleck looks scruffy as he makes his way through LAX airport after a flight on Monday afternoon (February 13) in Los Angeles.
The 41-year-old actor chatted with fans and signed autographs as he arrived home after a flight from London.
Over the weekend, Casey attended the BAFTA Awards where he took home the award for Best Actor for his role in Manchester by the Sea!
Casey is currently nominated for Best Actor at the upcoming Oscars.
The Oscars are set to air on Sunday (February 26).
Alexis Sanchez scored his 19th Premier League goal of the season on Monday night to give Arsenal the lead in a tame tussle on Teesside.
The Chilean’s fine free kick broke the deadlock against Middlesbrough to give the travelling Gunners fans something to cheer.
Sanchez has performed much better in away games this season.
This goal was his 13th on the road, compared to just six at the Emirates Stadium.
No player has scored more away goals in the Prem than Alexis this season.
Sergio Aguero is close on 12, while Zlatan Ibrahimovic has bagged 10 times away from home.
After School EP 3
The third episode of Tom Seager’s new series was shot in Brazil. Young kitesurfer had an awesome time there riding everyday and having a blast at his dream place. Watch and enjoy Episode 3!
The last 16 stage of the World Cup is now complete and the remaining teams in the tournament will go through to the quarter-finals this weekend.
On Friday, July 6, Uruguay will play France in Nizhny Novgorod at 3pm.
Brazil will face Belgium in Kazan at 7pm on the same day.
England takes on Sweden in Samara at 3pm on Saturday, July 7.
Varlamov made 29 saves Saturday in his return from injury. The Avalanche was beaten 3-0 by the Jets.
He allowed two goals. Varlamov looked sharp, but got no support from the Nathan MacKinnon-less team. And with Nate out two-to-four weeks, Varlamov will be hard-pressed to deliver fantasy goodness unless he stands on his head.
× Grand Rapids ranked 2nd best Food and Beverage Destination in the world
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Grand Rapids has been ranked one of the best dining and beverage destinations in the world thanks to the World Food Travel Association.
Our community ranked high due to the popularity of craft beer, the Downtown Market, local farmers markets and Cocktail Week GR, according to a press release from Experience Grand Rapids.
“Beer City USA pairs perfectly with the emerging culinary scene in Grand Rapids,” said Kate Herron, Director of Marketing with Experience Grand Rapids. “We have a plethora of artesian culinary businesses popping up, and high quality restaurants as well which all contribute to this award in their own way.”
Province of Ontario Culinary Tourism Alliance took first place.
To see all the winners, click here.
When a badly burned baby boy was left at St. Elizabeth's Orphanage in Saigon, the career military nurse became his godmother, cradling the Vietnamese child for his baptism, according to newspaper accounts. Her commander was godfather.
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DUBLIN Many financial firms based in London have yet to decide on where to move operations to as a result of Brexit so it is too early to say if different interpretations of regulatory rules will play a role, Ireland's central bank governor said on Tuesday.
The Irish government in March complained to the European Commission that rival centres were "offering a back door to the EU's single market" by allowing regulatory arbitrage, a reference to undercutting rivals with lax rules.
"My aim has been to make sure that regulatory issues do not play a role in these decisions. I think we'd have to wait for more decisions to get enough of a case load to work out whether that (regulatory arbitrage) is a substantive issue," Governor Philip Lane told a news conference.
(Reporting by Padraic Halpin)
A fugitive on the run for nearly three decades has been caught in Augusta, where he was living under an assumed name.
At around 11 a.m. on Feb. 1, 2018, sixty-three-year-old James Patrick Dowiak was arrested at his home at 222 1/2 Reynolds Street by the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office, the U.S. Marshal Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force, and the U.S. Marshal Southern District of Georgia. Dowiak had been living in Augusta under the name Ryan Scott Oalson since 1990.
Dowiak had outstanding warrants from the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections, Adult Parole Authority. He has eluded capture for twenty-eight years. He has been booked into the Richmond County Jail, awaiting extradition back to Ohio.
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According to Salisbury police, the young girl was found near the Bank of America parking lot on W. Innes Street. Police stood by with the child until the parents could be located.
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The Trump administration is allowing more employers to opt out of providing no-cost birth control to women for religious and moral reasons.
The administration has issued a long-expected revision to Obama-era rules. The rules require most companies to provide birth control as preventive care for women, at no additional cost. Under the Affordable Care Act, preventive services are supposed to be free of charge to employees and their dependents.
The Trump administration's revision issued Friday expands a religious exemption that previously applied to houses of worship, religiously affiliated nonprofit groups, and closely-held private companies.
The share of women employees paying their own money for birth control pills has plunged to under 4%, from 21%, since contraception became a covered preventive health benefit, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation.
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By Ryan Dunleavy | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
Just because the Giants hired Pat Shurmur doesn't mean they are done waiting on the Vikings.
First, the Giants couldn't conduct a second interview with Shurmur because, as Vikings offensive coordinator, he was preparing for the NFC Divisional playoffs.
Then, the Giants had to wait a week between deciding on Shurmur as their next head coach and officially hiring him because the Vikings were playing in the NFC Championship Game.
Prince George's County Police say a man who was struck along an Upper Marlboro, Maryland, roadway may have suffered a medical emergency before the fatal crash.
Donald Durent Easter, 61, was walking along MD-4 near Westphalia Road Sunday night when he suffered a possible medical emergency and passed out in the roadway. Police say Easter of South Chesterfield, Virginia, was then struck by an unknown vehicle.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Three witnesses saw Easter lying in the roadway, but they were not able to give police a description of the striking vehicle.
Anyone with information that can help police is asked to call 301-392-1231.
Fair Bluff Visioning Meeting
See what people are saying about the visioning meeting on Hurricane Matthew held last week in Fair Bluff North Carolina.
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The bizarre image of a cat-headed woman’ lying on her front appears in this atmospheric photo from reader Veselina Ganeva. Vaselina’s striking shot is called Reflections on Boston Marina.
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — Officials in Charlottesville, Virginia, have denied a permit requested by an organizer of the August white nationalist protest that turned violent.
The Richmond Times-Dispatch reports (http://bit.ly/214yLJ2 ) that City Manager Maurice Jones wrote Monday that the "proposed demonstration or special event will present a danger to public safety."
Jason Kessler, a Charlottesville resident who was the primary organizer of the Aug. 12 protest, called "Unite the Right," requested the permit last month to hold a two-day rally for the event's one-year anniversary.
In his application, Kessler described the event purpose as a "rally against government civil rights abuse and failure to follow security plans for political dissidents."
Illinois State Capitol State Treasurer Mike Frerichs, Illinois, is urging Governor Bruce Rauner to sign legislation requiring life insurance companies to search records dating back to 2000 for beneficiaries of deceased policy holders. The legislation has passed both the House and Senate.
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General election to be held on time: ECP
ISLAMABAD: Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has said that the general election will be held on time.
A spokesperson of the commission Wednesday said the election commission has completed its arrangements and the election schedule will also be issued on time.
More than 105 million voters in the country will choose their representatives for the next five years in the National Assembly and four provincial assemblies in the general election.
Fire crews were called out to a blaze in Coldside in the early hours of this morning.
Firefighters raced to Lorimer Street at about 12.50am after reports of a fire at a bin store in the street.
Two appliances from Macalpine Road Fire Station and one from Blackness Road Fire Station were tasked with bringing the blaze under control.
There were no reports of any injuries.
A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service: “Scottish Fire and Rescue crews attended a small fire at a block of flats in Lorimer Street around 12.50am on February 15.
“The fire occurred in one of the bin stores.
“Three appliances were sent to bring the fire under control and crews stood down at 1.45am once it had been extinguished.
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EASTLAND PORT, NEW ZEALAND—The Gisborne Herald reports that fourteenth-century artifacts found in northeastern New Zealand suggest a Maori village could be in the area. Moa bones and other food remains, fish hooks made of moa bone, and tools made of obsidian and chert have been recovered. Richard Walter of the University of Otago said Maori canoes, or waka, are thought to have first landed in the region, so an early village site could help fill in gaps in knowledge about the first Maori settlers. The team of researchers also found evidence of trade with the South Island, including artifacts from Cook Strait, the body of water separating New Zealand’s two islands, and Nelson, a city on the South Island’s northern coast. To read about another recent discovery of remains of a Maori village, go to “World Roundup: New Zealand.”
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NEW YORK — Wednesday officially marks day five of the unbearable heat wave that first hit the tri-state area on Sunday.
A heat advisory remains in effect through 9 p.m., giving you 30 minutes to start cooling off before the Macy's 4th of July fireworks show, according to the National Weather Service. You can prepare for scattered showers and thunderstorms, and temperatures reaching a high of 90 degrees in NYC and upper 80 degrees in the suburbs. The combined temperatures and humidity will make it feel close to 100 degrees.
Leading up to the fireworks show you can expect partly cloudy skies with scattered showers and thunderstorms, but it's expected to clear out before the show begins.
The heat wave is expected to taper off at the end of the week, with highs of 85 degrees on Friday, 80 degrees on Saturday and 82 degrees on Sunday.
The Eagles will open the midweek series against the FIU Panthers on Tuesday, April 18 at 6:30 p.m. at the Swanson Stadium.
The second game of the series will follow the next day, Wednesday, April 19 at 6:30 p.m. at Miami.
This will be the first meeting between the two programs this year, both of which look forward to a great series.
This series will also be the first to happen since the 2013 season when the Eagles visited the Panthers in Miami and won a two-game series with a combined run total of 18-10.
Next, FGCU will look forward to a three-game conference play series against the UNF Ospreys.
UPDATE: A second outage in East Cleveland left roughly 500 residents without power Saturday afternoon.
This time the outage lasted for between 6:30 and 8:30.
The cause of this loss of power is under investigation.
PREVIOUS STORY: A substation in east Cleveland lost power Saturday morning, affecting thousands of customers.
Officials say the substation went down around 5:30 a.m., and power was restored by 6:30 a.m.
There were about 13,800 people who were temporarily without power.
The cause of the substation fail is not known at this time.
Stick with Channel 3 as we work to bring you the latest details.
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Yesterday we made it to 93 in Wichita Falls. Today will be warmer than yesterday, Friday will be warmer than today. Today will be more sunny than Wednesday with highs in the mid 90s. Like yesterday, we expect thunderstorms to develop late this afternoon over west Texas and northern Oklahoma and move toward Texoma perhaps impacting the area late this evening with a threat of large hail and damaging winds. This will be our final chance until Sunday night when a cold front will sag into the region. The seven day forecast is hot with many high temperatures from 95 to 100. In the wake of Sunday night's cold front temps may be limited to the 80s Monday.
John Cameron First Alert Meteorologist
I would like to express my sincere thanks to the City Council for their effort with the KAA in the past few months.
I know it was quite an ordeal butting heads, knowing you don't have much of a chance to succeed. Kudos to the City Council doing what they said they would, even being at a great disadvantage, it was good to see them put all their efforts forward regardless. We thank you (the community) for all you did and then some.
Thank you very much.
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Activists behind an app designed to assist doctors document evidence of sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo aim to go beyond obtaining justice for rape victims and collect data which could help secure prosecutions for war crimes. Developed by Physicians for Human Rights , MediCapt allows clinicians to record medical examination results digitally and photograph victims' injuries, store them online and send them directly to law enforcement officials and lawyers.
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. — U.S. Attorney Mike Stuart has been recused from representing the federal government in a case involving former Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship’s criminal mine safety conviction.
The Charleston Gazette-Mail cites court records that say the entire U.S. Attorney’s Office for Southern West Virginia has been recused based upon the appearance or existence of conflicts of interest. Stuart declined to explain the recusal’s reason to the newspaper.
Blankenship, who lost a bid for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate, was convicted in 2015 of conspiracy to violate federal mine safety and health standards. He spent a year in prison. He says the conviction should be thrown out as documents weren’t shared that could have helped his case.
U.S. Attorney for Eastern Kentucky, Robert M. Duncan Jr., will now handle the case.
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Visit the official site: http://itv.com/xfactor The Finalist leaving the competition tonight was Andrea Faustini! Commiserations to our Italian bear Andrea, but a huge congratulations to Fleur and Benwho are through to the final. SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/TXFSub Facebook: http://bit.ly/TXFFB Twitter: http://bit.ly/TXFTwi Download The X Factor mobile app: http://bit.ly/TXFapp Watch full episodes on ITV Player (UK ONLY): http://www.itv.com/itvplayer
Legendary singer-songwriter Paul Simon will perform in the Upstate this summer.
Simon, 75, was once part of the duo Simon & Garfunkel, which was formed in the mid-1960s and released a list of popular songs, and has since enjoyed decades of success as a solo artist.
Simon will perform in Simpsonville at the Heritage Park Amphitheatre on June 4.
He will also perform in Atlanta on June 2 and Charlotte on June 6.
Tickets for the summer concert tour will go on sale on Friday.
Click here for ticket information online.
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Reddick went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run and two RBI in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Rangers.
Reddick had a stretch of 15 games without an extra-base hit, but four of his last eight hits have gone for multiple bases. He's started nine of the last 10 games, hitting .361 with a .906 OPS during that stretch.
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Perhaps some of my readers have made the New Year resolution to head to Japan, so here are a few suggestions for where to go from a survey by goo Ranking into sights that Japanese are surprised to hear are popular with foreigners.
I’ve linked all the sights to either their official sites or to other reviews of the places. I’ve never really understood the attraction of the Shibuya crossing; perhaps I was too used to other busy crossings in Osaka before it appeared on my radar? The Robot Restaurant looks utterly cheesy and I’ve heard it’s quite overpriced for what it offers. The one I’d recommend the most (although probably the most out-of-the-way one) is number 16 Koyasan Okunoin, a graveyard with a lot of spooky atmosphere:
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An infant allegedly beaten by security forces into a coma has become the latest symbol of the violence to sweep parts of Kenya following last week’s disputed presidential election.
Already facing anger over the death of a nine-year-old girl shot dead as she played on a third-floor balcony, Kenya’s police are facing renewed scrutiny after a raid in the city of Kisumu left Lenser Achieng’s six-month-old daughter fighting for her life.
Security personnel, deployed to crush opposition protests following President Uhuru Kenyatta’s re-election, smashed their way into Mrs Achieng’s home during house-to-house raids early on Saturday after her husband barricaded the front door, she said.
After beating him up, they turned on her, she told Kenya’s Star newspaper, which first reported the story yesterday.
“When I fell down, one of the officers hit the baby on the head with a club,” she was quoted as saying. “She became unconscious and I thought she was dead.”
UPDATE 1-Daimler, Saudi's Kingdom Holding invest in ride-hailing firm Careem
DUBAI, June 15 Carmaker Daimler and Saudi Arabia's Kingdom Holding, a firm owned by billionaire Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, have taken part in an $150 million investment in Dubai-based ride-hailing firm Careem.
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These photos prove that the matrix of our world is completely destroyed…
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Our World is a Broken Matrix:
Hot pots, table-top barbecues and table grills feature strongly in Asian cuisine and many restaurants are bringing the dining style here, says Chinese market research specialist Andrew Zhu. "A growing number of Asian restaurants are letting customers choose their food and ingredients, and then cook them on the table, to meet this demand," Zhu said.
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Kobe Bryant’s support of the WNBA is nothing new — he’s often spotted in the front row at games — but in a new commercial for the league, he speaks about why it’s so important and how much his daughters look up to the WNBA players.
“You have a dream, you have a goal as a kid to play basketball. As a girl, you grow up, you play basketball you’re like my goal, my ambition is to be a WNBA player,” he said. “… I think that really is the most important part is that women growing up and playing basketball are like ok, my career track can go like this and lead to that. I think that’s the most significant part.”
Bryant is one of a number of NBA players to publicly voice their support for the league — among them, LeBron James said after his NBA Finals loss that he planned on watching the league over the summer and Draymond Green said last year that he “learns more about fundamentals” from watching the league.
JERUSALEM — Israeli media is reporting that police are expected to question Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on a pair of corruption allegations.
A black screen was placed Monday in front of Netanyahu's official residence in apparent anticipation of the police investigators' arrival and to obstruct the view of journalists seeking to film them.
Netanyahu has denied what he calls the "baseless" reports that he received gifts from two businessmen.
Israel's Channel 2 TV has reported that Netanyahu accepted " favours " from businessmen in Israel and abroad. It said Netanyahu was the central suspect in a second investigation that also involves family members. It said a criminal probe is expected next week.
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WSPA) – The Asheville Police Department is asking for your help in finding a man who was involved in the assault of a WLOS reporter.
Police say the assault happened during a Facebook live stream of a protest in Park Square on Sunday.
If you have any information on the identity of the suspect, you are asked to call the Asheville Police Department at (828) 252-1110 or Buncombe County Crime Stoppers at (828) 255-5050.
Need help ID'ing suspect who assaulted @WLOS_13 reporter during Facebook live stream of protest in Pack Square Sun. 2521110/2555050 w/ info. pic.twitter.com/JKxHiXg4JL — Asheville Police (@AshevillePolice) August 14, 2017
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is disputing a report that he watches hours of television each day, calling it, “Another false story.”
The president is pushing back against a report in The New York Times about his first year in office that mentioned he watches at least four hours of television a day, sometimes twice that amount.
Trump says on Twitter that he “seldom, if ever,” watches CNN or MSNBC, “both of which I consider Fake News.” The president says he also never watches CNN anchor Don Lemon’s show, “CNN Tonight.”
The Times said its story was based on interviews with 60 advisers, associates, friends and members of Congress.
Trump has repeatedly lodged complaints about mainstream news outlets that he argues have covered his presidency unfairly and inaccurately.
(Copyright (c) 2017 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.)
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Yogadevotion will begin a new session at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 5 at Faith Lutheran Church, 886 N. Shore Drive.
Led by certified yoga instructor Robin Thayer, Yogadevotion begins with scripture that speaks to a practice of faith during the breath work. Reflections on scripture are written by Pastor Cindy Senarighi, ordained pastor in the ELCA. The body of the class is a combination of standing, balance and floor poses. Class closes with restorative yoga, a practice of calm alertness that allows a time of reflection and thanksgiving.
This class is for all levels including beginners. Modifications are offered for all poses. The eight-week session will run through Feb. 23. The cost is $64. To register, contact Joyce Getchell at [email protected] or 651-464-3323. Payment is due by Jan. 1.
Glassman Wealth Services raised its position in Oracle Co. by 3.2% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC.
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We all love a zip wire ride but this looks like something special!
The Guinness Book of Records has rubber-stamped it as the longest zip wire in the world - but would you dare to have a ride on it?
It's in the United Arab Emirates, in the Middle East, and starts in the mountains before plunging down through the hills.
You go at over 90 miles per hour - faster than you're allowed on the motorway - and the ride goes on for a record-breaking 2.8km.
That's more than 28 football pitches!
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Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav on Monday said the ruling party of Uttar Pradesh belonged to him and that he had the support of the people.
Mulayam told the media that he led a spot-free life so far, and that the Supreme Court gave him a clean chit when corruption charges were levelled against him once.
The SP founder headed to New Delhi on Monday and is set to take the battle of ‘cycle’ to the Election Commission of India.
His younger brother and state unit party president Shivpal Singh Yadav told the media that he was with his elder brother now and always.
“I have always been with Netaji, will always be till my last breath,” Shivpal said. He said Mulayam was still the national president of the party and will remain so. He however refused to divulge at what time they will go to the poll panel.
Unemployment in Lackawanna County and the surrounding areas swelled from 5.1 percent in January to 6.1 percent in November, according to the most recent data available. Fuel prices remained comparatively low last year and fairly consistent, a boon for drivers and auto dealerships selling big pickup trucks alike.
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Philadelphia Phillies president Andy MacPhail speaks during a news conference at the team's spring training baseball facilities Monday, Feb. 13, 2017, in Clearwater, Fla. Well, in a sense.
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Listen weekdays at the workforce winning times of 9:25am, 1:25pm and 4:25pm for your chance to win a family four pack of tickets to the Progressive North American Demo Boat Show at Cedar Point’s South Basin August 24th through the 27th.
Try your hand at paddling at the Kayak Experience plus a chance to test drive more than 40 models! For more information visit cedarpointboatshow.com.
Some of us older Christians can remember in the late 60s and early 70s a wonderful move of the Holy Spirit in the Ohio Valley.
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Over the past few years, cyberattacks and internet harassment have escalated against abortion clinics intended to disrupt services, intimidate providers and patients. Rebecca Grant reports on the "The Disturbing Rise of Cyberattacks Against Abortion Clinics," published in the Wired today: "While hate speech and online harassment have long plagued abortion providers — including over 42,500 incidents of hate speech in 2016 alone, according to the National Abortion Federation — actual hacking represents a serious escalation. Even organizations like Planned Parenthood, which have significant resources and manpower, struggle to prevent attacks from a loosely organized but determined group of 'hacktivists' and extremists. ... anti-abortion groups have used tactics like this since the early days of the internet, but the vulnerability landscape has broadened and diversified."
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THE THINKING FACE EMOJI WAS MADE FOR THIS So, Uh, Who Thought It Was A Good Idea To Have A 12-Year-Old Interview Roy Moore?
That's a rhetorical question: It was pro-Trump group America First Project that decided that this was a good way to promote Moore's candidacy and *definitely not* remind people about all the allegations against him.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Monday congratulated Vladimir Putin on his re-election as Russia’s president, while stressing the need for continued dialogue to address key “challenges”.
“I warmly congratulate you on your re-election,” Merkel wrote in a message to the veteran Russian leader released by her office.
“Today it is more important than ever to continue the dialogue with each other and to advance the relations between our countries and our people,” she said.
Source: AFP
Baby Born In Essentia Parking Lot
Danielle and Paul Harless, of Halstad, MN, made it as far as the Essentia Health-Fargo parking lot when Signe was born.
FARGO, ND — Little Signe Marie Harless will have a unique story to tell about how she entered the world.
Danielle and Paul Harless, of Halstad, MN, made it as far as the Essentia Health-Fargo parking lot when Signe was born.
Mom gave birth in the back of a farm truck.
She was born at 9:32 p.m. on February 1, 2018.
Signe is 8 pounds 1 ounce, 21 1/2 inches long.
Danielle went into labor around 8:45 p.m., they got in their truck and headed to Fargo.
Once the team at the Emergency Department was notified of the situation, nurses jumped into the back of the truck and the umbilical cord was cut.
Mom and baby are happy and healthy, resting at Essentia Health-Fargo.
Signe is welcomed into this world by two older brothers back home. Both under the age of 2.
Hannah Stanley chats with New York Post entertainment reporter Johnny Oleksinki about grieving celebrity deaths on social media, the cringe-worthy Mariah Carey performance, #DrunkDonLemon, and more. Esmeralda shares her new year, new you Whole 30. Let’s all make a resolution to not share fake news and television news producer Michael Geheren shares tips on what to look for before you share that story online.
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AP Sports Writer
DETROIT (AP) - The mother of a G League basketball player who died in March after collapsing on the court during a game has filed a lawsuit accusing the NBA and the Detroit Pistons of negligence.
Zeke Upshaw played for the Grand Rapids Drive, a G League affiliate of the Pistons. He collapsed during a game at Grand Rapids on March 24 and died two days later .
The lawsuit was filed Wednesday in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. The NBA and Pistons are named as defendants, along with SSJ Group and The DeltaPlex Arena.
The lawsuit alleges that medical personnel at the game failed to attempt lifesaving measures in a timely fashion.
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Dr. Pol and the clinic are being showered with honors while one of a kind cases come rolling into the clinic surprising even this seasoned vet.
“The spot where the blast took place is always under threat. Even if there was no alert, strict security measures are always taken in the area,” he said.
Massacre at Istanbul nightclub claimed by armed group based abroad signifies growing security challenges in the country.
Turkish authorities started 2017 the way much of 2016 had played out, with a manhunt.
Thirty-nine people were killed and many others wounded in an attack on a popular nightclub in Istanbul that has been claimed by ISIL.
The bells had not long finished chiming to herald in the New Year when they were replaced by the sound of gunfire.
Turkey was targeted in dozens of attacks last year, most of which were claimed by ISIL.
How can Ankara deal with the growing domestic security challenges posed by the armed group based abroad?
Presenter: Peter Dobbie
Guests:
Ozgur Unluhisarcikli - Director of the Ankara Office for the German Marshall Fund of the United States
Galip Dalay - Research director at Al Sharq Forum
Dogu Eroglu - Reporter with Daily Birgun newspaper
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A Starbucks Drive-thru and cafe is coming to Craigavon later this year, according to MLA Jonathan Buckley.
The international coffee chain could be set to take up residence at the latest retail hotspot - which has already attracted mega-stores such as Marks and Spencer.
The DUP MLA said he has it on good authority that the popular coffee house will be the latest addition to the Marlborough Retail Park in Craigavon.
Already earmarked for the former B&Q site, is a massive M&S Food Hall.
Plus a trampoline park expected to be run by the firm Air-tastic which already has parks in Bangor and Cork.
Other outlets include an O’Neills store which sells sports merchanising.
The massive development is expected to generate hundreds of the news jobs for the Craigavon, Portadown and Lurgan area.
Mr Buckley welcomed the new s saying it will be a fantastic economic boost for the whole area.
“Let’s look at the $1,000 clue just for the fun of it,” host Alex Trebek joked during the category.
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A MAN who pleaded guilty to breaching a domestic violence order claims he accidentally punched his former partner in the head, but he was aiming for the dog.
The 53-year-old pleaded guilty to the charge in the Rockhampton Magistrates Court last week.
Defence lawyer Scheryn Aspinall-Clarke said his former partner had come over to his house and let his dog inside his house prior to an argument erupting between the pair.
She said they argued over the dog, which had made a mess inside the house, and her client had gone to hit the dog for its bad behaviour.
Ms Aspinall-Clarke said that instead of hitting the dog his former partner, who was sitting on the couch on the other side of the dog, copped the blow instead.
The man received a $1000 fine for the offence.
SARANAC LAKE, N.Y. — The top lot of Blanchards Auction Service’s annual premier Adirondack sale August 11 was a Tiffany Studios white peony floor lamp when it attained $70,800 but the biggest appeal here was in the Adirondack-styled goods crossing the block in this specialty sale held once every summer.
A trio of George Wilson Adirondack furniture performed well early in the sale, with a mosaic wall shelf leading the way at $24,780, followed by a mosaic desk at $16,520 and a mosaic table at $9,440.
A complete review of the auction will appear in an upcoming issue.
[India], June 15 (ANI): Rashtriya Swayam Sewak's (RSS) Muslim wing Muslim Rashtriya Manch (MRM) has organised an Iftar party in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya on Wednesday.
Senior RSS leader Indresh Kumar was also present at yesterday's party.
The MRM was set up in 2002 by the RSS in a bid to reach out to the Muslims on various issues including the Ayodhya dispute.
According to rituals, Muslims break his fast during Ramzan with dates or a glass of water at the Iftar.
Fruit juices are also served at community Iftar parties, often hosted by various organisations, including political parties. (ANI)
A Ridgway man is facing multiple felony charges after he allegedly set fire to his home in April in an attempt to cash in an insurance policy valued at nearly half a million dollars.
According to an affidavit of probable caused filed Friday, Dec. 1 in the office of Magisterial District Judge James L. Martin of Johnsonburg, Shawn Anthony Schaefer, 43, is facing six felony charges related to an April 25 fire at 1454 California Rd. in Horton Township.
French couturier Hubert de Givenchy, a pioneer of ready-to-wear who designed Audrey Hepburn's little black dress in "Breakfast at Tiffany's," has died at the age of 91.The artistic director of Givenchy, Clare Waight Keller, said on her official Instagram account she is "deeply saddened by the loss of a great man and artist I have had the honor to meet."Givenchy was part of the elite cadre of Paris-based designers, including Christian Dior and Yves Saint Laurent, who redefined fashion after World War II.A towering man with impeccable manners, he forged close friendships with his famous clients, among them Liz Taylor, Jackie Kennedy and Princess Grace of Monaco.He founded his label in 1952, selling it to luxury conglomerate LVMH in 1988.
A vacant former hostel building could be converted into flats.
Plans have been submitted to overhaul Camrex House, in Tatham Street, Sunderland.
The three-storey site in the Sunniside Conservation Area currently has 79 bedrooms with communal bathrooms.
However, under the proposals put forwards this would be reduced to 50 self-contained apartments.
Of these, 42 would be one-bedroom units and the remaining eight would be studios.
A decision on the plans is expected by late August.
James Harrison
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The German government is condemning anti-Semitic incidents that took place during protests in cities across Germany in recent days.
The demonstrations were called in response to President Donald Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital and the announced move of the American Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. Trump's decision has been widely condemned as undermining efforts to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
German government spokesman Steffen Seibert said on Monday that the burning of Israeli flags and anti-Semitic insults directed at Israel and Jews were "shameful."
Seibert said Germany feels a close affinity to Israel and Jews around the world, and will therefore counter anti-Semitic incitement whenever it occurs.
Anti-Semitism was a core part of Nazi ideology that led to the killing of over 6 million Jews in the Holocaust.
The Washington County Master Gardeners held their 2nd Annual Seed Swap at the Farmers Market in Chipley on Saturday.
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You know that some of the words we use in America are translated differently in other countries — the word "hall" in America is sometimes called a "corridor" in England — but did you know that some of the biggest brands masquerade behind other monikers, too?
Whether because of language laws, trademark issues, or franchising, the following 15 food brands go by multiple names depending on which region you're eating them in.
Keep reading to see what your favorite food is called abroad.
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As part of the crew digging a subway extension under the streets of Los Angeles, Ashley Leger always keeps her safety gear close by.
Subway paleontology: LA construction unearths fossil trove, AP - 1 hours ago
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Chris Pratt thought that Kurt Russell would never play his character's father in, he revealed onon Monday."I was like ... 'Let's shoot for the stars. Let's get like, Kurt Russell, or something. But since he probably wouldn't do it, who can we actually get?'" Pratt said.Russell, who also appeared onon Monday, joked that "I'm only in it for about 15 seconds and then I die."And then there's the Kurt Russell and Sylvester Stallone's reunion. As Kimmel put it, "Can I say Tango and Cash are in this movie?"The two Hollywood icons starred in 1989'stogether. While fans already knew about Russell's role, Pratt (Peter Quill) officially confirmed that Stallone is in the movie. Pratt, though, didn't say what Stallone's role would be.The cast also talked about the success of the firstmovie. Pratt said he had heard it would be Marvel's first big flop. (But of course, he pointed out, it wasn't).They also played "Guess the Guardian," talked about Avengers: Infinity War and even opened the show with a song
Thick smoke poured into the inner-Brisbane skyline on Monday afternoon, as fire took hold of a two-storey house in Bardon.
Eight fire crews were dispatched to the home on Lorward Avenue and it took about three hours for the blaze to be extinguished.
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Link A Bardon home has gone up in flames, with thick smoke billowing from the two-storey property. Photo: 7 News Brisbane - Twitter
Emergency services were called to the property just before 3pm and found the home well alight, with smoke billowing through the roof and from the back of the house.
Firefighters donned breathing equipment and fought the fire and were dampening down hotspots by 5.45pm.
All occupants of the house were accounted for and paramedics did not treat anyone.
TopBuild Corp has earned a consensus rating of "Hold" from the six research firms that are covering the stock. Four investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation and two have issued a buy recommendation on the company.
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The Shepherd Express held their inaugural Margarita Festival this past Friday in the Historic Third Ward’s Catalano Square. More than 750 people gathered to taste margaritas from 15 of the Milwaukee area’s best bars and restaurants, with hundreds more there to enjoy live music, beer and salsa lessons.
At the end of the night, the votes were cast and the winner was crowned. Azteca Restaurant, located at 901 Milwaukee Ave. in South Milwaukee, took home the title for best margarita. The two runners up were Tu Casa Mexican Restaurant and Lucky Joe’s Alchemy and Eatery.
The Shepherd Express is currently planning a possible Margarita Fest for this spring. Check back to shepherdexpress.com/margarita for more details.
Beijing — The Chinese People's Liberation Army has assisted Sierra Leone in building a center for tropical infectious disease prevention and control, a spokesperson of the Ministry of National Defense said Thursday.
The center is the first that China's military has built in Africa. The construction of the center will be finished soon and the handover ceremony will be held in early July, said spokesperson Wu Qian.
China will conduct medical cooperation with Sierra Leone based on the center, Wu said.
China will continue to help African countries enhance their disease prevention and control systems and capabilities, and will provide them with more goods of public health security, Wu added.
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By Steve Herring
Published in News on June 14, 2017 6:45 PM
Full Size Full Size News-Argus/STEVE HERRING At right Trooper Nolan Sanders holds a sign that was run over by the car that struck the patrol station. At left is Trooper J.P. Reyes.
A driver was taken to Wayne Memorial Hospital Tuesday afternoon after a car struck the back of the Highway Patrol station on West Grantham Street.
Officers said they think the driver accidentally stepped on the gas instead of the brakes.
No one was in the area of the building that was struck.
There appeared to be little damage to the building or car.
At least one person killed and several more injured when a man drove a car into a crowd of anti-white supremacists.
A gathering of hundreds of white nationalists in Virginia took a deadly turn when a car ploughed into a group of counter-protesters and killed at least one person.
The state's governor blamed neo-Nazis for sparking the unrest on Saturday in the college town of Charlottesville, where rival groups fought pitched battles using rocks and pepper spray after far-right protesters converged to demonstrate against a plan to remove a statue of a Confederate war hero.
The violence is the latest clash between white supremacists - some of whom have claimed allegiance to Donald Trump - and the US president's opponents since his January inauguration.
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BUCHAREST, Romania — Britain's Prince Charles has arrived for his annual visit to Romania, a place where he charges his batteries and also promotes skills and training in rural Transylvania.
He met Romanian President Klaus Iohannis on Wednesday and will later meet Prime Minister Viorica Dancila in Bucharest, the capital. Later, he will travel to Transylvania, in the northwest.
He owns two properties in the deep, sparsely populated countryside where bears and other wildlife roam wild.
Three years ago, Charles set up the Prince of Wales Foundation Romania, which supports the Eastern European nation's heritage and rural life, and sustainable development.
Next week he will attend a theater festival in the central city of Sibiu.
Charles first visited Romania in 1998.
ROME — Italy’s highest court has rejected a request by a German group to release its migrant rescue boat seized eight months ago by prosecutors investigating allegations that non-governmental organizations colluded with migrant smugglers.
The German group, Jugend Rettet, said Tuesday that it was devastated by the Cassation Court’s ruling and that “we will fight for the right to rescue people in danger at sea.”
Doctors Without Borders said the ruling “sends a working signal (that) Europe will continue to criminalize humanitarian organizations conducting search-and-rescue operations … rather than strengthening capacities to save lives at sea.”
Prosecutors told the court that the Iuventa was seized based on three episodes in which crew members had contact with migrant smugglers. The group’s spokesman, Philipp Kulker, said in Berlin that the evidence had been fabricated.
Baku. 3 March. REPORT.AZ/ Price of the Azerbaijani Azeri LT CIF crude put for sale on world markets went up by $ 0,13 or 0,2%.
Report informs, price of oil brand Azeri LT CIF now makes $ 65,11/barrel.
Notably, minimum price of Azeri LT CIF was recorded in December 2001 ($ 19.15) and maximum value of the brand was registered in July 2008 ($ 149.66).
Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades on Saturday urged Turkey to live up to its responsibilities and help to reunify the divided island when crucial peace talks resume next month in Switzerland. Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades, seen in November 2016, said in a New Year's message Turkey "will have to demonstrate whether its public rhetoric about wanting a solution to the Cyprus problem will be transformed into a specific proposal".
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Thursday, July 27, 6:30 PM Mass at Gesu Church (12th and Wisconsin)
Commemorate the role of the Catholic Church in the 1967 struggle for civil rights and to recommit ourselves to the continuing struggle in 2017. Bishop Jeffrey Haines will preside with Fr. Bryan Massingale preaching.
Friday, July 28, 6:30 PM Panel Discussion
St. Francis Parish Gym, 1916 N. 4th Street, Milwuakee
Panelists Lois Quinn, James Causley and Bryan Massingale addressing the 50 years since 1967, the present state of civil rights in Milwaukee, and what direction is needed for the future. Seating is limited. To reserve your spot please RSVP at www.TheCapuchins.org/CivilRights or email: stfrancismil@gmail.com
Police in northern Italy found a small arsenal of Kalashnikovs, pistols and ammunition hidden in the trunk of a rental car and arrested the Bosnian man who was driving it.
The ANSA news agency says police believe the car, which had Swiss license plates, was headed to Barcelona when they stopped it on a routine check April 19 in Gorizia, near Italy’s northeast border with Croatia and Austria.
ANSA says police became suspicious when they found two Berettas in a bag. They then proceeded to search the rest of the car and found several guns in the spare wheel well of the trunk and another stash under the back seat.
The 52-year-old Bosnian was being held on suspicion of possession and transport of weapons of war.
The NSRI urged bathers around the coast to exercise safety and beware of strong rip currents. Photo: Twitter / @NSRI
JOHANNESBURG - New Year's day celebrations turned to tragedy for some South Africans.
Several drownings were reported across the country.
At least six people died along the Eastern and Western Cape beaches on Sunday.
A 32-year-old man drowned in Muizenberg after efforts to resuscitate him were unsuccessful.
6 fatal drownings and multiple other incidents around the coast https://t.co/7CSpNfecXa pic.twitter.com/UERPqTACOX — NSRI (@NSRI) January 1, 2017
Three people drowned in separate incidents in Port Alfred, while drownings were also reported at Jeffrey's Bay and East London.
Among the victims is a five-year-old child.
The speaker of the Free State Legislature lost two grandchildren, who drowned in a swimming pool on New Year's Eve.
Several others were saved by National Sea Rescue Institute officials.
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4 Couples Remain on The Last Resort — Who Will Stay and Who Will Split?
The first season of The Last Resort comes to an end soon and, honestly, at this point, the only couple we're feeling confident about is Lucy and Carl. The others — Dan and Lisa, Sharday and Josh and Jodie and Stu — all still have a lot of issues to resolve and don't really seem to be meeting in the middle.
But, as we know, not everything is always as it seems when it comes to reality TV, so only time will tell. Ahead of the show's final episode next week, decide which couples you think will stay together, and which ones have reached the end of the road.
Will Stu and Jodie Stay Together? Yeah, they've got it in the bag. Share Your Vote: Nah, they're done. Share Your Vote:
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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – An early Tuesday morning shooting on the east side of Indianapolis left a woman in serious condition.
According to Indianapolis Metropolitan police, a shot was fired into the woman’s home on Maura Lane near Post Road and 38th Street. Officers were dispatched around 1:44 a.m.
A FOX59 crew at the scene said IMPD officers looked for bullets or damage around at least three different homes. In one case, the glass on the front door had been shot out.
The woman was inside one of those homes when she was shot. She was taken to an area hospital in serious but stable condition, police said.
The shooting remains under investigation.
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Browns rookie defensive end Myles Garrett, the No. 1 overall pick in this year’s draft, injured his left foot late in practice on Wednesday.
Garrett was rushing quarterback Brock Osweiler during a two-minute drill when he went down in the backfield. He stayed on the ground for nearly a minute and was checked by a trainer and coach Hue Jackson before being helped up and hobbling to the sideline.
He did not return to practice and limped into the field house when the Browns were forced to go indoors because of inclement weather. Garrett continued to favor his foot when he walked into the locker room.
Jackson said he would not know the extent of Garrett’s injury until he is examined by doctors. Garrett missed time earlier this spring with an unspecified injury.
The Browns signed Garrett to a four-year, $30.4 million contract.
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April 13 Uber Technologies Inc:
* Announces cross streets, product update that allows riders to enter their cross streets as a pick-up or drop-off destination - blog Source text: (ubr.to/2p0Dmwh) Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom: +91 806 749 1136)
NEW YORK — Miki Sudo downed 37 franks to win her fifth-straight title in the women’s competition of the annual Nathan’s Famous hot dog eating contest. The Las Vegas competitor fell short of the 41 hot dogs she consumed last year but still beat out second-place finisher Michelle Lesco, of Tucson, Arizona.
Lesco chowed down 28 wieners and buns.
Thousands of attendees braved 83-degree temperatures and a heat index of 91 degrees to witness the annual July Fourth competition on the Coney Island boardwalk.
Ten-time winner Joey “Jaws” Chestnut will confront 20 other men during the men’s competition later Wednesday for the coveted Mustard Belt.
Sudo was a fan favorite, drawing big cheers from the crowd during her performance, which was slightly delayed after she requested new water to soak her buns.
FILE - In this Nov. 11, 2016, file photo, Conor McGregor stands on a scale during the weigh-in event for his fight against Eddie Alvarez in UFC 205 mixed martial arts at Madison Square Garden in New York. Boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. said Wednesday, June 14, 2017, he will come out of retirement to face UFC star Conor McGregor in a boxing match on Aug. 26. Mayweather, who retired in September 2015 after winning all 49 of his pro fights, will face a mixed martial arts fighter who has never been in a scheduled 12-round fight at the MGM Grand arena. The fight will take place in a boxing ring and be governed by boxing rules. Julio Cortez, File AP Photo
ISIS has taken responsibility for the nightclub shooting in Istanbul that killed 39 people. NBC News' Richard Engel reports from Turkey.
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DALLAS, May 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Sekisui Specialty Chemicals announced today that it will increase the price of Selvol® Polyvinyl Alcohol, Selvol Ultiloc®, Selvol Ultalux® and Selvol Premiol® up to €200/mT as shown in the chart below. Sekisui is committed to providing our customers with quality products to meet their needs; however, local raw material and freight costs are continuing to escalate, necessitating a price increase as product margins are not sustainable in the current environment. This increase will take effect June 15th, 2018, or as contracts and agreements allow.
CLACKAMAS, Ore. – A black Oregon legislator says a constituent called the police because she looked “suspicious” while canvassing in her district.
Janelle Bynum, a state representative running for reelection in November, said she was going door to door in Clackamas on Tuesday when an officer from the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office showed up.
The officer, Bynum says, was called by a resident who thought Bynum was “suspicious.”
Bynum said the officer responded professionally and called the constituent.
“We talked and she did apologize. #letsbebetterneighbors,” Bynum said in a Facebook post.
Bynum shared a photo of herself and the officer, smiling after the incident.
Bynum represents House District 51, which serves East Portland, Damascus, Gresham, Boring, Happy Valley and North Clackamas. She is a business owner and mother of four who lives in Happy Valley, according to her campaign website. Her campaign priorities include school funding, small businesses and livable neighborhoods.
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 3 Day' game
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Pick 3 Day" game were:
3-2-1, Sum It Up: 6
(three, two, one; Sum It Up: six)
Three U.S. lawmakers visited a NATO training center in Georgia, with Senator John McCain calling Russian military actions in the region illegal and immoral. (RFE/RL's Georgian Service)
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As the single currency has fallen again after brief recovery, adding credence to our view that recent decline is still in progress and may extend further weakness to 1.0525-30 (61.8% Fibonacci retracement of 1.0340-1.0829), then towards 1.0500, however, loss of downward momentum should prevent sharp fall below 1.0470-75, risk from there has increased for a rebound later.
In view of this, would not chase this fall here and would be prudent to sell euro on subsequent rebound as 1.0590-95 should limit upside. Only above said resistance at 1.0634 abort and signal low is formed instead, risk test of previous resistance at 1.0658 first
× Ottumwa to Host Gubernatorial Candidates
OTTUMWA, Iowa — Candidates running for governor will meet in Ottumwa on Saturday.
The South Central Iowa Federation of Labor and AFL-CIO Ottumwa Area Chapter are hosting the forum.
Democrats Nate Boulton, Cathy Glasson, Andy McGuire, John Norris, Jon Neiderbach, and Republican Steven Ray will be in attendance. Candidates will be asked several predetermined questions about topics affecting Iowans.
The forum starts at 3 p.m. at the Bridge View Center.
You wake up on Thanksgiving morning, and the next thing you know you're a day away from celebrating Christmas or Hanukkah. We've all been there, but the good news is you don't need to panic! Behold: the best last-minute gifts you can get for all the women in your life, allowing a quick bit of online shopping and getting you back to celebrating at all those holiday parties.
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A new poll shows the results of another provincial election would most likely be the same as May’s vote.
The Ipsos Reid poll found support for the BC Liberals and NDP hasn't changed significantly since last month’s historically close election.
The poll showed 42 per cent of decided voters would support the NDP, while 40 per cent would vote Liberal. The Green party grabbed 15 per cent, and two per cent sided with other parties.
An informal Castanet poll over the weekend found a very smaller outcome. Out of the 6,042 people who voted in the poll, 4,843 said they would vote the same way as in May, 692 said they would vote differently, 228 were undecided, and 279 said they wouldn't vote at all.
With a minority government expected to face a confidence vote when the legislature returns June 22, Castanet hit the streets asking people how they would vote if they have to do it all over again.
The Penn State women’s soccer team was picked by the conference coaches to finish first yet again in the Big Ten, based on the preseason coaches poll. Ben McKeown AP
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IIT Bombay clarifies that the Institute has not banned non-veg food in the campus, as reported by few publications. A letter was issued to the caterer of a cafeteria atop Civil Engineering Dept. for purely health & safety reasons as he was serving stale food: Statement by IIT PRO
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MOUNT LEBANON, Pa. (KDKA) – Protesters unhappy that East Pittsburgh Police Officer Michael Rosfeld is not behind bars after the fatal shooting of Antwon Rose in a traffic stop in June were blocking Washington Road at Connor Road and Gilkeson Road in Mount Lebanon on Wednesday afternoon.
Earlier in the day, the protestors demonstrated outside the house of Judge Jeffrey Manning, who released Rosfeld on $250,000 unsecured bond.
The Mount Lebanon Police were asking the public to please avoid the area, but have since tweeted that the area has been reopened in all directions.
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Credit: Patricia O’DriscollWith the late Gregg Allman‘s final studio album, Southern Blood, scheduled to be released September 8, a series of special events have been lined up coinciding with the arrival of the record.
The first installment of the Southern Blood: Celebrating Gregg Allman series will be held September 7 at the Grammy Museum’s Clive Davis Theater in Los Angeles.
The event will feature Gregg’s son Devon; Southern Blood producer Don Was; Scott Sharrard, guitarist and musical director of Allman’s solo band; and Gregg’s longtime manager Michael Lehman in an evening of conversation and musical performances.
Grammy Museum executive director Scott Goldman will …read more
Toronto police say four men are facing a total of 97 charges in an investigation into gun violence in the city’s Regent Park neighbourhood.
They say the men were arrested on Monday after an officer saw four people, who appeared to be wearing clothing designed to disguise their identities, in a vehicle.
It’s alleged one of the occupants got out of the vehicle carrying a handgun and fired in the direction of traffic and pedestrians, but it’s not believed anyone was struck.
Investigators say a pursuit of the vehicle ended when it struck a police car, but not before it had collided with two taxis and driven down a sidewalk, narrowly missing pedestrians.
Investigators say all four occupants were apprehended and two loaded firearms were seized.
Three Toronto men and a man from Mississauga, Ont., face weapons- and driving-related charges.
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - A former county Democratic Party chairman from Buffalo has been charged again with bribing a judge.
An eight-count federal indictment unsealed Friday includes charges similar to those brought against G. Steven Pigeon in state court last year.
Prosecutors say the former Erie County Democratic Party chairman got former state Supreme Court Judge John Michalek’s relatives political jobs in 2012 and 2013 in exchange for favorable decisions and to control who Michalek would appoint to a paid court receivership.
Michalek pleaded guilty last year.
Pigeon pleaded not guilty in federal court Friday to conspiracy, bribery and wire fraud and was released without bail.
His attorney Paul Cambria says he believes the federal charges were brought as an “end run” around a ruling in the state case that favored Pigeon.
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The flight crew is forced to figure out how to keep the passengers feeling comfortable after they discover the body of a deceased person aboard the plane.
April 17 (Reuters) - Prospero Silver Corp:
* Prospero secures c$1.5-million strategic investment from Fortuna Silver Mines
* Prospero Silver Corp- Fortuna will purchase 5.4 million units at C$0.28 per unit
* Prospero Silver - will allocate c$1.2 million to drill testing selected projects and c$300k will be allocated towards co's generative efforts in Mexico
* Prospero Silver-Fortuna will have right to select one of projects within 18 months from signing of definitive agreement to joint venture with prospero
* Prospero Silver- Fortuna's right to select projects gives it potential to earn 70% interest by spending us$8 million over 6 years
* Prospero Silver Corp- intend to begin drill testing at Petate, Matorral and Pachuca se projects as rapidly as possible Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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× Man in custody after opening fire at Chicago police
CHICAGO — A man is in custody after opening fire at Chicago police officers.
The shooting happened around 2:40 a.m. Wednesday at Augusta and North Massasoit.
Police say they saw the man armed with a gun and chased him.
The man fired at police, and the officers returned fire. Police say no one was hit.
Two officers were taken to the hospital in good condition.
The suspect was not hit by gunfire.
Police recovered two weapons at the scene.
DAUPHIN, Man. — Relatives confirm that a Winnipeg man who disappeared while attending a music festival in western Manitoba has been found dead.
Danny Berhie Kidane, who was 24, was last seen with friends on Saturday at Dauphin’s Countryfest.
Members of the fire department and the RCMP went through the torn-down festival site south of Dauphin on Tuesday.
They also looked extensively for Kidane near a creek, where police say his body was eventually found.
Kidane’s family has posted to Facebook that they’re seeking privacy following the death.
RCMP say their investigation continues and an autopsy will be done.
Hiben Kidane, Danny’s brother, says he has lost his little brother, his rock and his guardian angel.
“Tell your family how much you love them because you never know when they might leave you,” he said in the posting.
This year’s Countryfest ran from June 28 to July 1.
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (AP) — Authorities say a woman picking up a child at a Virginia elementary school was hit by a bullet.
Portsmouth Public Schools spokeswoman Cherise Newsome told WVEC-TV that Douglass Park Elementary School remained on modified lockdown late Monday, following the shooting, as staff and students were on campus for after-school programs. Emergency dispatchers had received a call about the shooting around 4:30 p.m.
The woman hasn’t been identified, but the station described her as a parent of a student. She was hospitalized, and Portsmouth police Detective Misty Holley says the extent of her injuries is unclear.
Further details haven’t been released.
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April 13 LIC Housing Finance Ltd
* Says Vinay Shah has been appointed as managing director & CEO
* Says Vinay Shah has been appointed as MD & CEO in place of Sunita Sharma Source text - (bit.ly/2p9Cpl3) Further company coverage:
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Jeni Fisher wins this month’s NFM front cover contest, capturing a peafowl with its train in full display.
She wins a $50 gift card to Premier Equipment.
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× Teacher who showed up drunk loses license for 2 years
MAQUOKETA, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say a teacher who showed up drunk at his eastern Iowa classroom has lost his teaching license for two years.
The Dubuque Telegraph Herald reports that Brendon Good signed an agreement last month with the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners. Good received a formal reprimand and must complete at least 15 hours of an ethics course in addition to losing his license.
Good was an industrial tech teacher for the Maquoketa Community School District. An investigation determined that, on Oct. 10, Good was under the influence of alcohol at Maquoketa High School.
Maquoketa Superintendent Chris Hoover said Monday that Good was sent home that day. Hoover says Good resigned after the incident.
‘Fake news’ is making a comeback to the headlines, and hashtags – after the Washington Post retracts its big story on Russian hackers penetrating the US power grid. Apparently, they didn’t. The paper has now added an editorial correction, but for some it was too little, too late. Many are already accusing the outlet of spreading fake news supposedly used to influence various aspects of the political process.
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DUBAI: Houthi militants attacked a United Arab Emirates ship off the coast of Yemen, wounding one crew member, Saudi state news agency SPA reported on Thursday.
"A UAE ship was attacked by a missile fired by the Houthi militias, causing no damage to the ship. ... One crew member was injured," SPA said, citing a statement by the Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen.
The ship was attacked upon its departure from the Yemeni port of Al-Mokha, SPA said. The Red Sea port of Al-Mokha is close to the Bab al-Mandab shipping lane through which much of the world's oil passes.
(Reporting by Mostafa Hashem; Writing by Rania El Gamal; Editing by Leslie Adler)
Director Ron Howard has revealed Hollywood star Tom Hanks wanted to make a special appearance in “Solo: A Star Wars Story”.
The 61-year-old veteran star was interested in playing a Stormtrooper in the recently released Han Solo stand-alone.
“Tom Hanks was interested in being a Stormtrooper. It would have been great. He was shooting and he just couldn’t get there. But now that Lucasfilm knows that Tom Hanks is interested, I’m sure they’ll work it out someday,” Howard told news website JOE.ie.
Hanks has previously worked with Howard in “Splash”, “Apollo 13” and the “Da Vinci Code” trilogy.
In the past, James Bond star Daniel Craig made an as Stormtrooper cameo on “Star Wars: The Force Awakens”.
“Star Wars: The Last Jedi” was supposed to have cameos by Prince Harry and William and actor Tom Hardy all disguised as Stormtroopers, but unfortunately the appearances had to be chopped from the final cut.
Floods and lightning have been forecast to hit Birmingham again - just days after a storm brought chaos.
A weather warning lasting for an astonishing 34 hours is in place for the West Midlands, lasting from Thursday 11am until 9pm on Friday.
Thunderstorms could bring "torrential rain" with 40mm forecast to fall in one hour in some areas of the West Midlands.
Frequent lightning and large hail are possible, forecasters warned.
We will bring you all the latest on the weather in the updates below, throughout the next two days.
The forecasts come just days after heavy storms saw homes and streets flooded across Birmingham and the Black Country.
One man died in the early hours of Monday (May 28) after his vehicle was submerged in flood water in Walsall.
The victim, who is believed to be in his 80s, was taken to hospital but pronounced dead a short time later.
The European Union political establishment, allied with Pope Francis & the Vatican, have overthrown democracy in Italy. Leo Zagami reports from Italy on how this happened and what is likely to happen next.
April 3 Bigbloc Construction Ltd
* To consider proposal for expansion of AAC block business by setting up new AAC blocks plant at Valsad Source text: (bit.ly/2oPs2iH) Further company coverage:
May 2 Archer Daniels Midland Co
* CEO Juan Luciano says expects U.S. ethanol exports to remain strong in Q2, led by good Brazilian demand
* ADM CEO Luciano sees U.S. domestic ethanol demand at about 14.5 billion gallons in 2017, exports at 1.1-1.3 billion
* ADM CEO Luciano says will continue to analyze global trade office costs and redundancies, but most of restructuring is done Further company coverage: (Reporting by Karl Plume)
Ohio police say a suspect in the deaths of a mother and her two daughters may also have been involved in a separate double homicide nearby. Authorities say inmates killed two prison guards during a bus transport in Georgia and are now being sought by law enforcement.
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In the video above, a YouTube channel called Flater created a compilation of every time the names "Harry" and "Potter" were said in all eight "Harry Potter" films.
The result is a dizzying and entertaining trip down memory lane that only devout Potter fans would understand.
SEC Watchdog Says Agency Faces IT, Budget, Contract Issues
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 5:25 PM EDT) -- The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission pays too much for IT work and other contracts, keeps its employees siloed, faces ongoing security vulnerabilities and needs more money, its inspector general said in a Thursday report about the agency’s biggest management struggles.
The watchdog office’s statement said the agency’s four biggest challenges started with its need to do more with less. While markets have become more global and complex, the regulator has requested $1.6 billion for the next fiscal year, the same as it had this year....
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YEREVAN, APRIL 14, ARMENPRESS. Georgia’s Ministry of Infrastructures and Territorial Development told Armenia’s Ministry of Transportation, Communication and Information Technologies on April 14, as of 11:00, the Stepantsminda-Lars highway is closed for all types of vehicles, the Ministry told Armenpress.
This week most series are wrapping up with fall finales, but the biggest TV show making its exit is Mr. Robot. While we wait for the new Star Wars flick this weekend, movie fans can check out Dunkirk via video on-demand services or Moonlight on 4K Blu-ray. On streaming, Netflix is back with season two of its worldwide reality TV show Ultimate Beastmaster. For gamers, Okami HD will be available Xbox One and PS4, and Yooka-Laylee is coming to Switch while PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds availability on Xbox One begins Tuesday morning at 2 AM ET. Look after the break to check out each day's highlights, including trailers and let us know what you think (or what we missed).
Ab-Soul’s Do What Thou Wilt album is one of VIBE’s favorite albums of 2016. DWTW pushes one to question what we are taught in school, church and even at home. Did we forget to mention, the lyrics are top-notch, too.
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One of the many noteworthy songs on Soulo’s effort is “D.R.U.G.S.,” an acronym for Don’t Ruin Us God Said. The over a dark and dreamy instrumental just got a remix as Soulo opens up to God to give thanks for his family. Sunnyside Houston, Texas native, fR€$H, a.k.a Short Dawg, also shows up for the revamp.
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“When I hit my knees I ask for packs to touch and foreign cars/And pray my music never be used against me in the court of law,” fR€$H raps.
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(CNN) After having to return one of his Olympic gold medals, you could have forgiven Usain Bolt for going back on his promise to retire after this summer’s World Athletics Championships.
However, despite no longer being the proud owner of nine golds — the so-called “triple-triple” — following Jamaican teammate Nesta Carter’s failed drug test, Bolt admits he has no intention of returning to the track for Tokyo 2020.
“A lot of people keep asking me that,” Bolt told CNN. “No, I think it’s too far away … it is too far away.”
In January, the International Olympic Committee announced it had disqualified Carter after a reanalysis of the Jamaican’s urine and blood samples from Beijing 2008 revealed the banned substance methylhexaneamine.
The discovery resulted in all four members of the team — Bolt, Asafa Powell, Michael Frater and Carter — being stripped of their 4x100m relay gold medals.
Less than a week after a man was dragged on an airplane, United Airlines has implemented a new policy. Crew members are no longer allowed to remove a seated passenger from a plane.
The new rule states that flight crews must check in an hour before departure. The previous rule in effect was that United employees could book a seat up until flight departure. United spokeswoman Maggie Schmerin sent out an email saying…
“This is one of our initial steps in a review of our policies to deliver the best customer service.”
Obviously, this new policy is to ensure that incidents like last week don’t happen again.
Illinois Powerhouse: Jenner & Block
Law360, Springfield (October 6, 2017, 2:00 PM EDT) -- Jenner & Block harnessed its wealth of experience in the past year to guide big transactions like the $965 million sale of Chicago’s NES Rentals while racking up litigation wins in areas as varied as daily fantasy sports betting and gene-editing technology.
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Manchester United have won their past seven league and cup games
Manchester United moved level on points with fifth-placed Tottenham after victory at West Ham, who played for 75 minutes with 10 men following the controversial dismissal of Sofiane Feghouli.
Referee Mike Dean showed Feghouli a straight red card after the midfielder's 15th-minute challenge on Phil Jones.
Replays showed it was more of a coming together between two players committed to winning the ball than a reckless challenge meant to cause harm.
Antonio Valencia was guilty of an astonishing miss for the visitors before substitute Juan Mata scored from 10 yards after Marcus Rashford's clever pass.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic was one of three players offside when he doubled the lead after Pedro Obiang's clearance fell to Ander Herrera.
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Justin Bieber has taken Latin smash hit Despacito to a whole new level of popularity
IT’S set to be Spain’s summer anthem this year.
And now, Despacito’s addictive melody has gained a huge new audience, thanks to Canadian heart throb Justin Bieber.
So strong is his influence, that #DespacitoRemix is now trending worldwide.
Bieber joins Luis Fonsi on the track which has garnered almost 10 million YouTube views.
He sings a new verse in English and the hook in Spanish.
The original track has topped the charts in 13 different countries.
Islamabad - The 25th Men and 8th Women National Judo Championship 2017 commenced here at Pakistan Sports Complex, Liaqat Gymnasium on Tuesday.
Army Sports Directorate Director General Brig Ghulam Jilani graced the occasion as chief guest, while PSB Director General Akhtar Nawaz Ganjera and others were also present on the occasion.
In the men’s -50kg weight category, M Iftikhar of Army won gold, Liaqat of Wapda silver and Houghan and Akbar of HEC and KP bronze. In open weight category, Shah Hussain of Army won gold, Yousaf Riaz of Wapda silver and Salman and Hamid of Police and Navy bronze. In female open weight category, Fozia Yasir of Wapda grabbed gold, Fazeelat of Navy silver and Amina Rasheed and Arifa of Army and HEC bronze.
WARSAW—The head of Poland’s top court defied a controversial judicial overhaul that forced her removal, showing up for work Wednesday surrounded by protesters after a decision that has put the nationalist government on a confrontation course with the European Union.
The new law retired more than a third of the Supreme Court’s 82 judges, a move widely seen as an attempt by the ruling Law and Justice party to take control over the judiciary. Thousands of Poles took to the streets Tuesday night in noisy protest, chanting, holding...
A 22-year-old labourer engaged in renovation work at the naval officers building at Colaba in south Mumbai died after he fell off the tenth floor on Tuesday, police said on Wednesday.
The deceased, identified as Vikas Kumar, was taken to a hospital, but was declared dead before admission, a police official said.
Cuff Parade police have registered a case against the building contractor for negligence, senior police inspector Rashmi Jadhav said. No arrest is made so far.
GARFIELD HEIGHTS, Ohio -- One man is dead and five others were injured in a shooting at a Garfield Heights bar, police say.
Police have not released the identity of the man who was killed pending family notification.The shooting happened shortly after 1 a.m. at Topicz Sports Lounge near Garfield Parkway, according to a news release from Garfield Heights police.
Officers responded to the bar on a a report of a shooting.
When officers arrived they found a man outside on on the sidewalk unresponsive.
He was taken to Marymount Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Five others went to Marymount Hospital and MetroHealth for injuries.
Agents with the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation responded to the scene to gather evidence and process the scene.
Police have not said if anyone has been arrested or charged.
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Scottie Lopez, left, and Glenn Greco, both from Delacroix Island, tie up their boats before the Caernarvon floodgate closes in St. Bernard Parish in anticipation of the arrival of Tropical Storm Nate in Caernarvon, La., Friday, Oct. 6, 2017. The Advocate via AP Matthew Hinton
The locals defeated St. Thomas of Fairfield, 30-19, in the championship game.
The St. Mary sixth grade junior varsity girls team won its division title at the 44th annual St. Mary School Milford Basketball Tournament.
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An investigation has been launched after a fire at a derelict building in Waterfoot.
Firefighters from Rawtenstall, Bacup, Hyndburn and an aerial ladder platform (ALP) were used to tackle the large blaze on Ashworth Road shortly before 11pm on Saturday, August 12.
A Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “Firefighters used two hosereel jets and a jet mounted on the ALP from above to extinguish the fire.
"The cause of which is under investigation. There were no casualties.”
Manager Kevin Cash confirmed that Ramirez would enter the rotation and start Thursday's game against the Tigers, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Ramirez was a natural choice to replace Jake Odorizzi (hamstring) in the rotation, as he came on in Saturday's game against the Red Sox to pitch two innings of long relief after Odorizzi exited early. Given his prior experience as a starting pitcher, Ramirez may not face a strict pitch limit Thursday, though the Rays would probably prefer to keep him under 100 as he aims to stretch his arm out. Odorizzi is expected to miss more than the minimum 10 days with the injury, so Ramirez could be on tap for multiple starts if he performs well enough Thursday.
The increasingly troubled T20 Global League (T20GL) will cost Cricket South Africa (CSA) more than half the money it has in the bank.
Asked at a press conference on Friday about the scale of the losses the T20GL would incur‚ CSA acting chief executive Thabang Moroe reeled off a list of startling figures.
“At the moment we’re looking at a net loss of US$25 million [R342,370 million]‚” Moroe said.
“For the big teams — the teams in Joburg‚ Pretoria and Cape Town — you’re looking at a loss of US$1.5 million.
“From a broadcast point of view‚ combining local and global rights‚ you’re looking at an accumulative figure of U$17 million to US$18 million‚ roughly.”
Agents of the Civil Guard and the National Police have today arrested four people for the illegal possession of weapons.
A spokesman said that the gang had 45 starting pistols in their possession, all of which had been purchased online with the specific aim of converting them into firearms.
The individual who made the actual purchases is said to have a history of belonging to radical groups and murder.
Within the framework of the competencies of the State Security Forces and Agencies aimed at detecting the increase of weapons in the illicit market, the National Police and the Civil Guard have carried out numerous investigations into criminal groups dedicated to the acquisition of such pistols which are regularly converted into genuine weapons.
Every month you pay a security company to guard you and your belongings. But does it leave you safer or perhaps more vulnerable? That’s Carte Blanche this Sunday at 7pm on M-Net, DStv channel 101, and 8pm on M-Net Plus 1 channel 901.
Iran’s Oil Ministry has published list of 29 international companies qualified to bid for oil and gas projects following the lifting of sanctions under a landmark nuclear accord.
The list published on the ministry’s website Monday includes several multinational firms, among them Total, Shell, Eni, Gazprom and Schlumberger.
In October, Iran invited foreign companies to bid for 50 exploration and production projects for the first time since the 2015 nuclear deal with world powers.
Iran has upgraded its model for oil contracts, allowing for the full recovery of costs over almost two decades. In October, Iran signed the first such contract with a local oil company.
TORONTO — The grandson of 80-year-old Dorothy Sewell says she was one of the people killed in the horrific van attack in Toronto.
Elwood Delaney of Kamloops, British Columbia, says his grandmother was an avid sports fan who "almost had as much love for the Blue Jays and Leafs as she did for her family."
He says in a Facebook message that Sewell was the "best nan anyone could have asked for."
Another victim has been identified as Anne Marie D'Amico, who worked at a U.S.-based investment firm.
The Congress party's candidate from Vejalpur Assembly Constituency for the Gujarat Assembly elections 2017 is Mihir Shah.
Vejalpur is one of the 182 assembly constituencies of Gujarat. It is located in Amdavad district. This seat came into existence after 2008 delimitation.
The constituency will have 300 polling stations. In 2012 assembly polls, the number of electors for this seat was 3,00,783.
Kishorsinh Chauhan of BJP won the seat in 2012 assembly elections with 1,13,507 votes.
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Aug 12 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping reiterated their mutual commitment to denuclearize the Korean peninsula during a phone conversation on Friday, the White House said in a statement.
Trump and Xi also agreed that the recent adoption of a United Nations Security Council resolution on North Korea was an important step toward achieving peace and stability on the peninsula, it added.
"President Trump and President Xi agreed North Korea must stop its provocative and escalatory behavior," the statement said.
The White House said the "relationship between the two presidents is an extremely close one, and will hopefully lead to a peaceful resolution of the North Korea problem." (Reporting by Brendan O'Brien in Milwaukee; Editing by Clarence Fernandez)
It’s going to be a quiet week across New Mexico with little to no precipitation expected across the state. We will see a couple of dry cold fronts move into the east this week. This will cool temperatures down along and east of the central mountain chain Tuesday. Temps rebound Wednesday before another front cools the east down again Thursday.
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Thai News Agency (TNA) mentioned foreign mafia involvement in the early morning assault of an Australian bar owner.
Australian Chris, 45, the owner of Good Goat Bar in Soi Bua Khao was left bruised and bloodied after he was kicked and punched by two men – one Thai and one foreign after returning to his bar.
TNA TV reported the story and wrote that foreign mafia were involved in a headline on social media.
Chris had been drinking in Soi LK Metro before returning in the early hours to tell his staff there had been trouble at a Go Go bar.
Two men arrived on a motorbike and knocked him unconscious. They left saying it wasn’t over.
Pictures showed the victim with blood spatter on his t-shirt being escorted to hospital. TNA
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) - North Dakota has failed to reach a settlement with a group of Native Americans who sued the state over its expanded voter identification laws.
Secretary of State Al Jaeger says the closed-door meeting Tuesday was unsuccessful, but “discussions may continue.”
The settlement talks were held a month after U.S. District Judge Daniel Hovland criticized the state for raising a “litany of embellished concerns” about people taking advantage of his ruling that expands the proof of identity Native Americans can use for North Dakota elections.
The state has appealed the ruling but Hovland had suggested the parties negotiate a settlement.
Tom Dickson, a Bismarck-based lawyer for tribal members, says he was hopeful a settlement could be reached. But he says “the ball is in the state’s court.”
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The Jaguars announced they signed first-year tight end Scott Orndoff. To make room on the roster, Jacksonville waived tight end Zach Conque with an injury designation.
If Conque clears waivers Thursday, he will revert to the Jaguars’ injured reserve list.
Orndoff has yet to appear in an NFL game after originally signing as a rookie free agent with the Steelers in 2017. He spent parts of the 2017 preseason with Pittsburgh and Detroit.
He was on the Bengals’ practice squad during the 2017 regular season.
Orndoff started 23 of 45 career games for the University of Pittsburgh and totaled 58 receptions for 897 yards with 13 touchdowns from 2013-16.
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Sarasota is seeing high-rises going up, but are emergency crews ready for a high-rise rescue? Their skills were put to the test over the weekend. A construction worker was hanging on for his life 17 stories up Sunday afternoon.
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Pennington got a spot-start at short Sunday, going 1-for-3 in a loss to the Royals.
Sunday's start was Pennington's first of the season. With neither of the Angels' middle infielders being affected by splits, the veteran infielder will only see starts on scheduled rest days this season.
Lansing, Mich. Gov. Rick Snyder and members of the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards today released the commission's report of findings and recommendations for fostering public trust in law enforcement in Michigan.
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(NEW YORK DAILY NEWS) RIO DE JANEIRO — At least 60 inmates died during a prison riot in the northern state of Amazonas, including several who were beheaded or dismembered, Brazilian state authorities said Monday.
State public security secretary Sergio Fontes said that in addition to the deaths, some inmates escaped, but he did not say how many. Several prison guards were held hostage.
“This is the biggest prison massacre in our state’s history,” Fontes said during a press conference. The riot began Sunday afternoon and lasted until Monday morning.
Thieves broke into Langlaagte licence testing station at the weekend, and stole computers and an undisclosed amount of money.
Metro police spokesperson Chief Superintendent Wayne Minnaar said the robbery took place on Sunday night. He said as a result of the break-in, the station would remain partially closed on Monday.
“Only learner driver tests and practical driving tests will go ahead as usual, but the rest of the services at the station will be suspended until further notice,” said Minnaar.
“It has not yet been established how criminals managed to get past security guards or how they gained access to the testing station. This will have to be investigated.”
Moncef Khemakhem, the president of Tunisia's CS Sfaxien soccer club has been handed a lifetime suspension after admitting to pinching the butt of an assistant referee twice. Khemakhem kissed the official on the cheek, bit his ear, pinched his cheek before pinching the official's "other" cheeks.
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On Groundhog Day 1993 a bunch of goofs published the first issue of Prairie Dog. Twenty-five years later and we’re still here. Who’da thunk it. Happy birthday, us!
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NEW YORK — The man convicted of killing 6-year-old Etan Patz (AY'-tahn PAYTS') is set to learn his punishment in one of America's most notorious missing-child cases.
Pedro Hernandez's sentencing is set for Tuesday afternoon.
Etan disappeared in 1979 as he walked to his school bus stop in downtown Manhattan. He was among the first missing children pictured on milk cartons, and the anniversary of his May 25 disappearance became National Missing Children's Day.
No trace of him has ever been found.
Hernandez worked at a convenience shop by the bus stop. Now 56, he wasn't a suspect until police got a tip in 2012.
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A project to rehabilitate a section of Interstate 530 north of Pine Bluff in Jefferson County will require traffic to be shifted this week, the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department said. Northbound traffic will be routed onto the outside northbound lane on a 6-mile section south from U.S. 65B before noon Tuesday, weather permitting.
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Gardaí investigating a fatal traffic collision in Co Monaghan have arrested a woman at Dublin Airport today.
Gardaí arrested the woman, who is aged in her 20s, in connection with the crash which occurred on July 30, 2012.
She has been charged to appear at Carrickmacross District Court at 10.30am in relation to a fatal collision at Magherakill, Castleblaney, Co Monaghan which resulted in the death of Ciaran McKenna from Crossmaglen, Co Armagh.
An animal charity rescued 13 zoo animals from Aleppo, Syria, with the assistance of the Turkish government. The animals were moved to their new home in Jerash, Jordan, on August 11.
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There were jokes on New Year's eve that one York County 911 dispatcher might end up dispatching her own ambulance: pregnancy, class one.Erica Callender would know what to do. She once coached an expectant mom over the phone on the way to hospital.
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John Gainor, president and CEO of International Dairy Queen, will retire at the end of the year. Mr. Gainor, who became the company’s CEO in 2008, will be replaced by Troy Bader, Dairy Queen’s chief operating officer. Mr. Bader joined the chain in 2001 and was named COO in 2011.
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WAYLAND TOWNSHIP, Mich. — US 131 is now reopened near Mile Marker 59 after police responded to a crash.
Police were on the scene of the crash for hours, and according to MDOT it may have involved a wrong-way driver in the southbound lanes.
The scene is now cleared and police are expected to release more information later Monday morning.
Stay with FOX 17 online and on air for all updates regarding this incident.
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Georgia junior linebacker Natrez Patrick (6) enters Sanford Stadium during the Dawg Walk before an NCAA college football game against Appalachian State, in Athens, Ga., earlier this season. Patrick could be facing a four-game suspension following his second arrest on marijuana charges in three years. Patrick is tied for third on the team with 17 tackles and his status for Saturday’s game at Vanderbilt is not clear.(Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP, File) Joshua L. Jones AP
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Ross Cockrell started every game at cornerback for the Steelers last season, but that didn’t lead the team to give him more than the lowest tender offer as a restricted free agent.
That left Cockrell available to sign an offer sheet with another team as long as they were willing to hand over a fourth-round pick to Pittsburgh in the event the Steelers didn’t match the offer. No one took the bait through Monday, however, and Cockrell will be remaining with the Steelers for the 2017 season.
Cockrell had until April 21 to sign with another team, but called an early end to life on the semi-open market on Monday by signing his tender with the Steelers. He’ll make $1.797 million in 2017 as a result.
Cockrell had 62 tackles and 14 passes defensed for the Steelers in 2016, which was his second year in Pittsburgh after opening his career as a Bills draft pick.
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MILLVALE (KDKA) — Firefighters and police officers rushed to Spring Street in Millvale on Tuesday after all the rain apparently caused another landslide.
This time, four houses are in jeopardy. Two of the hopes were vacant, but the other two were occupied.
With trees and ground moving toward the homes, the two occupied homes are being evacuated.
“We found four structures endangered. Two of them had trees in their backyard,” Millvale Volunteer Fire Chief Karl Cavanaugh said. “The landslide was getting close to the house, so as a precaution, we evacuated four houses.”
The gas, water and electric companies were called in to shut off utilities as homeowners collected belongings.
Firefighters thought they heard trees crackling as more ground moved.
“It’s a very active slide, and it is very dangerous,” Cavanaugh said. “That’s why we’re doing the precautions that we did tonight up there.”
The people who were evacuated are staying with family and friends.
Almost a decade after the Republic of Macedonia's bid to join the European Union and NATO hit a wall, the Balkan state is hoping for another chance. leadership change in more than a decade this month, the nation of 2 million people is trying to tackle its biggest obstacle: its name.
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While antiretroviral treatment of HIV during pregnancy is associated with adverse birth outcomes such as stillbirth and preterm delivery, some regimens are safer than others. In a recent large study of data about pregnant women in Botswana, Atripla proved to be the safest regimen.
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It’s been some time since Nissan made the announcement that the light-duty Titan would add an entry-level engine option in the form of a V6. The automaker reaffirmed the news once again, but just like the last time, the public relations department has its lips shut on the time of arrival.
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St. Paul Schools Deal With Heat, no air Conditioning
The District Does not Deem air Conditioning a Necessity
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – St. Paul Public Schools officials have sent 2,000 water bottles and several hundred fans to help students cope with the heat in a district where two-thirds of schools don’t have air conditioning.
The Pioneer Press reports that the district doesn’t deem air conditioning a necessity at most facilities because they’re closed during the hottest months of the year.
Capitol Hill Gifted and Talented Magnet teacher Mark Westpfahl says the indoor temperature reached 101 degrees inside his classroom Tuesday.
Facilities director Tom Parent says secondary schools tend to have air conditioning but elementary schools do not.
The district plants to spend $16 million to improve or install new cooling systems.
Parent says three high schools will get air conditioning for the first time, while cheaper options are being considered for elementary schools.
The Boston Bruins have found themselves in and out of a playoff position this season. As 2017 begins, the B's find themselves hanging on to third place in the Atlantic Division.
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Media coverage about Monarch Casino & Resort has been trending positive this week, according to Alpha One Sentiment. The research firm, a subsidiary of Accern, rates the sentiment of media coverage by analyzing more than twenty million news and blog sources.
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Greene County Career Center students participated at the Health Occupations Students of America/Medical Reserve Core and won first place. The team has works closely with Dr. Don Brannon of Greene County Public Health. They will compete in the state competition April 10-11 in Columbus. Pictured are: Shyann Predmore, Brooke Hentrich, Danielle Dailey, Grabirelle Payton and Mackenzie Collier.
Oracle Declines on Underwhelming Results
Oracle reported quarterly sales from cloud-computing products and new software licenses that underwhelmed investors, dragging shares down as much as 4.2 percent in extended trading. Bloomberg Intelligence's William Wong reports on "Bloomberg Daybreak: Asia." (Source: Bloomberg)
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Students will be crunching more than just numbers later this month.
More than 54,000 ‘crunchers’ are registered at more than 90 Halton Catholic and public board schools for The Great Big Crunch.
The event, co-ordinated by Healthy Kids Community Challenge and Halton Food For Thought, has pupils across the region biting into an apple at the same time in support of healthy eating.
In Burlington, 33 elementary and high schools representing approximately 16,800 students will participate.
JACKSON, MISS. (WJTV) — Parents, teachers, and officials piled into a local church to hear concerns and comments regarding the Jackson Public School District.
Better Together hosted a listening session at Anderson Methodist Church.
City, state, and school listened to parents and teachers including Jackson Mayor Chokwe Lumumba.
“We are making a record of what you say and what you believe will be successful,” said Lumumba. “We are putting our minds together so that we can get from where we are to where we want to be.”
Many ideas were thrown around including better parent involvement and facility upgrades. Shawdylnn Bell believes change starts with teachers.
“If we can get teachers who have gone through JPS and who are here for more than a check, I believe we can turn this thing around,” said Bell.
Goa Human Rights Commission today issued an order stating that the practice of disrobing deceased women before cremation violates the dignity of women and therefore violates the basic human rights of women.
It recommended appropriate authorities to issue circulars to all local bodies to stop disrobing of deceased women. Welcoming the order of GHRC convenor of Bailancho Saad Sabbina Martins said,” Now it is a test for state Administration to implement order. We recommend the government to issue appropriate directions to all the concerned authorities.”
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Dundee have signed former Oldham defender Genseric Kusunga on a deal until the end of the season.
Dens Park boss Neil McCann was in desperate need of defensive reinforcements after Jack Hendry sealed his £1.5million move to Celtic on deadline day.
Hendry was known for his ability with the ball, but Kusunga offers a more physical presence in the Dundee backline.
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The 29-year-old Angolan international has a wealth of of experience having plied his trade in Switzerland, England and most recently Portugal.
Kusunga joins fellow new arrivals Jeremy Malherbe, Cedwyn Scott, Daniel Jefferies and Simon Murray on Tayside.
Dundee are currently in ninth place in the Premiership and are eight points clear of basement side Ross County.
LONDON Draft negotiating guidelines from the European Union show a constructive approach ahead of negotiations on Britain's exit from the bloc, a British government spokesman said on Friday.
"It is clear both sides wish to approach these talks constructively, and as the prime minister said this week, wish to ensure a deep and special partnership between the UK and the European Union," the spokesman said, in an email distributed from Prime Minister Theresa May's office.
Draft EU negotiating guidelines issued on Friday showed the EU is ready to talk to Britain on a future free trade deal before the two sides agree final terms on Brexit. EU council President Donald Tusk said the talks would be difficult and sometimes confrontational.
(Reporting by William James, Editing by Kylie MacLellan)
A mom in western Pennsylvania is facing criminal charges for allegedly violently disciplining her 2-year-old daughter.
According to TribLive.com, the mother, identified as Jamie Garish, 37, of Westmoreland County, allegedly grabbed the young girl by her hair when the child was crying in the kitchen of their home last week.
Police tell TribLive.com that the mom proceeded to drag the girl by her hair for 25 feet to her bedroom.
Then a witness told police the mom "lifted (the child) by her hair and forcefully threw her into the crib," the affidavit cited by TribLive.com states.
Police called to the house the next day found the girl's left eye was bruised and swollen.
The officers also found a spot of blood on the crib, according to court papers.
Garish was arrested late last week on charges of child endangerment, simple assault and reckless endangerment.
At last report, she was lodged in Westmoreland County Prison on $20,000 bail.
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Let’s raise a toast to the late great Anita Pallenberg, queen of the underground, the Rolling Stones muse who gave the Glimmer Twins their glimmer lessons. Pallenberg, who died Tuesday night at the age of 73, wasn’t merely Keith Richards’ consort – she was a
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Oregon-based Anna Tivel, and Central Coast performer Chris Beland are kindred spirit singer-songwriters whose music expresses an honesty and depth that resonates with their audiences. They dropped by the KCBX studios to play some music and have a conversation with Marisa Waddell about their craft.
Tivel and Beland will perform together at a dinner and concert on Wednesday, October 11th, 2017 at the Gardens at the Guild Hall in San Luis Obispo. Local sculptor David Settino Scott will speak about his Peace Project, and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the gardens at the new VA housing in San Luis Obispo. Chef Michael Brevetz will provide a gourmet meal for vegetarians and carnivores alike. For details about the event, click here.
How will it end? The final season of The Americans premieres March 28 on FX.
Sri Lanka fast bowler Lasith Malinga took his first hat-trick in a Twenty20 international during the penultimate over of Bangladesh's innings in the final match of the series in Colombo on Thursday.
Malinga dismissed Mushfiqur Rahim, Mashrafe Mortaza and Mehedi Hasan to complete his fourth hat-trick in international cricket and become the fifth player in history to achieve the feat in a Twenty20 international.
The 33-year-old joins Sri Lanka team mate Thisara Perera, New Zealand paceman Tim Southee and retired fast bowlers Brett Lee( Australia) and Jacob Oram (New Zealand) on the elite list.
Malinga's hat-trick is the second of the tour after Bangladesh paceman Taskin Ahmed claimed a hat-trick in the second ODI in Dambulla last month. [nL3N1H54UZ]
Bangladesh ended their innings on 176 for 9.
(Reporting by Aditi Prakash in Bengaluru)
FBI Director Christopher Wray addressed FBI employees in an internal video, according to two people who have viewed it.
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In the video, Wray said he knows it's a tough time, that it has been unsettling and that the last few days have only made it worse, according to the sources.
He also said he is inspired by the FBI and the work they do.
"The American people read the newspapers and watch TV, but your work is all that matters. Actions speak louder than words," Wray said in the video.
The video's distribution to FBI staff comes after a public confrontation between the White House and the FBI over the public release of a memo by House Intelligence Committee Chairman Devin Nunes. Despite opposition by both the FBI and the Justice Department, President Donald Trump on Friday declassified the memo, which alleges the FBI abused its power during the 2016 election.
In Japanese culture, cherry blossoms—sakura—symbolize spring and the fleeting cycle of life. This winter had some wondering if that cycle would be cut short. Much of that anxiety centered around the 30 Yoshino cherry trees, originally from Japan, which dot the campus of the University of Washington. Colder temperatures and sunlight-starved days delayed the trees’ internal clock, typically set to open the blossoms by the third week of March. Calls pour in for UW urban forest specialist Sara Shores, who’s been managing the trees since 2008. Locals and visitors want to know when flowers will appear. That’s hard to predict, especially this year. But Shores knew the blossoms lived through the storms when flower buds began to swell with tints of green, just two weeks late. Full bloom happened on April 1. Good news for those visitors who dial Shores, including one man asking if it was time to fly his mother out, ironically, from Japan.
"Because they are so rare, they are often misdiagnosed as migraines or allergies and aren't treated appropriately," said Dr. Juline Bryson, an assistant professor of neurology at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, in Winston-Salem, N.C. Cluster headaches are short but extremely painful headaches that occur in clusters, usually at the same time of the day and night for several weeks, according to the U.S. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. They occur on one side of the head, often behind or around one eye, and may be preceded by a migraine-like aura and nausea.
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SEOUL, Aug 15 (Reuters) - North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un received a report from his army on its plans to strike the area around Guam and said he will watch the actions of the United States for a while longer before making a decision, the North's official news agency said on Tuesday.
"The United States, which was the first to bring numerous strategic nuclear equipment near us, should first make the right decision and show through actions if they wish to ease tensions on the Korean peninsula and prevent a dangerous military clash," Kim was cited as saying in the report by KCNA.
The North's leader ordered the army should always be fire-ready should he make a decision for action, the report said. (Reporting by Soyoung Kim and Christine Kim; Editing by James Dalgleish)
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WBTW) – The North Myrtle Beach Department of Public Safety says two lanes of Highway 17 southbound are closed due to a car crash Tuesday morning.
A Nixel alert sent by North Myrtle Beach officials says drivers should avoid the area of 8th Avenue South because of a vehicle collision. The alert did not specify how many cars are involved in the crash or an estimated time with the two lanes fo Hwy 17 southbound will be reopened.
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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The world’s largest diamond miner is launching a new brand of man-made stones.
These fake stones will be produced in a laboratory and sold by a company called Lightbox Jewelry.
The benefit of man-made stones is they cost about 90 percent less than natural stones.
And so there’s no confusion, the fake stones will have a tiny mark indicating they are synthetic.
The heat is coming to Phoenix this week with its first 110-degree day in the forecast.
Uniting States of Marijuana: the country's evolving laws on cannabis
Results from the 2016 election brought about new rules on the use of recreational and medicinal marijuana in several states, with more than half now allowing for the later. Federal government leaders including president-elect Trump have voiced the
Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. returned to the Giants after skipping voluntary OTAs, reportedly to show his desire for a new contract. He wants to be a Giant for life but apparently has a beef with the New York media for its coverage of his holdout.
Beckham took the field Tuesday for a mandatory three-day mini-camp wearing custom cleats with the names of several news outlets printed in black including ESPN, TMZ​, the Wall Street Journal​ and The New York Post. Superimposed on the white Nikes in red letters was the word "SHHHHH!!!”
@OBJ_3 letting his cleats do the talking. Well done Kickasso pic.twitter.com/MjDista9Uf — LPG - NYG (@LicensePlateGuy) June 13, 2017
Beckham told reporters Tuesday he skipped OTAs "to reflect on life and values and what's really, really important — to grow and mature."
Looks like he's off to a good start.
Artist Amber Lee talks about how the concept for her Self worth project came to life, during the photoshoot at her home in North York Friday, Dec. 30, 2016. VIDEO: Artist Amber Lee creates awareness with Self worth project Artist Amber Lee talks about how the concept for her Self worth project came to life, during the photoshoot at her home in North York Friday, Dec. 30, 2016.
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Sam Hunt & Hannah Lee Fowler Rollin' With New Bling & Baggage
Sam Hunt and his new wife, Hannah Lee Fowler, are doing that thing newlyweds do -- heading out for their honeymoon, and looks like she's getting a long one.
The Hunts were at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson airport Monday with two giant suitcases, so we're guessing they've got more than a week planned. They were both sporting their rings, but no clear shot of Hannah's. Let's be honest ... no one cares what the guy's looks like.
No word where they're headed, but we're sure it'll be sickeningly beautiful wherever they land.
They got hitched Saturday in a small wedding, in celebdom anyway, only about 150 of their closest friends and family attended.
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Former castmember Jimmy Fallon hosted Saturday Night Live tonight (April 15), and after appearing in the cold open as Jared Kushner (with Alec Baldwin’s Donald Trump), he did his opening monologue which was mostly musical.
Related: Rock and Roll Hall 2017 of Fame Recap: Pearl Jam, Nile Rodgers, Tupac
He was joined by recent Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Nile Rodgers for a full version of David Bowie’s classic “Let’s Dance” (which Rodgers produced). Fallon was joined by the SNL cast, a troop of backing dancers, and musical guest Harry Styles, for a take on the song. It wasn’t funny, but it was pretty amazing, and a nice tribute to the Thin White Duke.
A federal freeze on Environmental Protection Agency grants has some University of Wisconsin researchers questioning the future of innovation at the university. President Donald Trump's administration froze all EPA grants and contracts Jan. 24 but later lifted the freeze Jan. 30. The Trump administration programs will continue as planned but UW researchers are uncertain how the situation will play out in the future, said Natasha Kassulke, spokesperson for the Office of the Vice Chancellor of Research and Graduate Education.
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Boston Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask made a number of great saves Saturday to preserve the victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs at TD Garden.
Rask’s best save came when the puck found Leafs winger Tyler Bozak who appeared to have a clean shot at an empty net. Bozak smoked a wrist shot that was ticketed for the back of the net, but Rask made a diving stick save to keep the Bruins ahead and propel them to a 4-1 win.
WASHINGTON — Manufacturing in New York state expanded at the fastest pace in more than two years as factories received more new orders and stepped up hiring.
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York said that its Empire State manufacturing index in February rose to 18.7 from 6.5, reaching the highest level since 2014. Any reading above zero indicates expansion.
The survey adds to recent evidence that the U.S. manufacturing sector is recovering after nearly two years of mostly flat output. Businesses are spending more on machinery and other big-ticket factory goods, and overseas economies have stabilized.
In cases concerning the alleged mis-selling of derivatives by major banks to SMEs and individuals, the High Court has (despite routine opposition from defendant banks) permitted the parties to adduce expert evidence on issues such as the suitability and pricing of particular derivatives, the adequacy of pre-sale information about derivatives, and the standards of reasonably competent persons in the sale of derivatives in order to assist the court with resolving those proceedings at trial.
However, a recent High Court decision has given hope to defendant banks of being able to mount greater resistance to the involvement of expert evidence.
Gary Garofalo has been named CEO and Larry Kraemer was promoted to chief operating officer of Harkins Builders.
Garofalo succeeds Dick Lombardo, who retired Jan. 2. Lombardo will remain active the company as a member of its board of directors.
Garofalo joined the company in 1991 and has managed the company’s finances as chief financial officer since 1992. He was promoted to president and COO in 2016, and Kraemer was also promoted at that time, to executive vice president. Kraemer has been with Harkins since 1989, serving since 1998 as vice president of preconstruction and marketing.
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Art, dance, music, and literature lovers are invited to "Art Hop" over to Delaware on April 30 for a special day of exhibits and performances sponsored by the Arts and Humanities at Ohio Wesleyan University.Erin Fletcher, director of the university's Richard M. Ross Art Museum, said, "I'm truly excited to see the Arts and Humanities working ... (more)
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Montreal police will question two suspects following an armed robbery overnight in Anjou.
Police say around 2:30 a.m., two men entered the Vegas Bistro on Metropolitain Boulevard, near des Ormeaux Street, threatened an employee with a firearm and demanded cash.
The employee was eventually able to call 911.
When police arrived, the men escaped out a back door, carrying with them an undisclosed amount of money. A foot chase ensued and police were able to arrest the 20- and 21-year-old suspects.
A canine unit, deployed to search for weapons, recovered the firearm.
The employee was not harmed.
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The current cold snap that has sparked “risk to life” weather warnings is about to end, but not for much longer.
Another blast of cold air from Siberia and Scandinavia is set to slam into the country again on the Easter weekend – the third in weeks.
And with it will be plummeting temperatures, snow and ice that could leave an already fragile Britain crippled.
BBC weather presenter Simon King confirmed every Brit's worst fear this afternoon, confirming the “Beast from the East continued”.
Meaghan Mooney, former co-host of “The Rhode Show”, stopped by the set on Monday morning, to catch up on her life since her time at WPRI-12.
Meaghan won the show’s “Search for a Star” contest at the end of 2012, becoming co-host for a year in 2013.
Watch the attached clip to learn more on what Meg’s been up to since leaving her home state of Rhode Island.
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Today’s guests include David Hochberg, and Dr. John Duffy. Bill and Wendy talk about the shooting at a congressional baseball practice in Virginia, finances, parenting, and much more.
You can find Bill and Wendy on Twitter at @billwendyshow, and on Facebook at Bill Leff and Wendy Snyder. The Bill and Wendy Show airs Monday through Friday from ten a.m. to noon, then streaming from noon to one p.m.
Cookie and Lucious take personal measures while they observe the master plan orchestrated by Diana Dubois in action.
(Reuters) - Amec Foster Wheeler Plc's proposal to sell almost all of its upstream offshore oil and gas servicing assets may be adequate for regulatory approval of its merger with John Wood Group Plc, the UK's Competition And Markets Authority (CMA) said.
British oil and gas services company Amec Foster, which is being bought by Wood Group for 2.2 billion pounds ($2.8 billion), said earlier this month it was preparing its North Sea operations for sale, in response to the competition watchdog's concerns.
The market regulator said on Tuesday the divestiture, or a modified version of it, might be acceptable and that it would open a public consultation in due course. (bit.ly/2vE7JcA)
Wood Group said the companies are not required to complete the sale of the assets before completing the merger.
As a result, the company sees no change in the expected date of completion, and continues to expect the deal to close in the fourth quarter of this year, Wood Group said in a statement.
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MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — New England Patriots receivers Chris Hogan and Matthew Slater are active for Monday night’s game against the Miami Dolphins.
Hogan has been sidelined since Game 8 because of a shoulder injury. Slater has been sidelined since Game 5 because of a hamstring injury.
Dolphins cornerback Cordrea Tankersley is inactive because of ankle and shoulder injuries.
Inactive for the Patriots were linebacker David Harris, running back Mike Gillislee, tackle Marcus Cannon, defensive end Trey Flowers, linebacker Kyle Van Noy, safety Brandon King and offensive lineman Cole Croston.
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Inactive for the Dolphins were backup quarterback Matt Moore, guard Jermon Bushrod, running back Damien Williams, guard Isaac Asiata, defensive end Cameron Malveaux and tight end AJ Derby.
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Update: The missing 11-year-old has been found safe
VINELAND -- Police in Vineland are asking for the public's help in locating an 11-year-old child who has been missing since noon.
The child, Brian D. Taylor, was last seen at the Walnut Manor Apartment Complex located at 794 East Walnut Road.
Police described Taylor as a young black male wearing a small black windbreaker and dark pants. Officials say that he was carrying a plastic bag with clothes.
Anyone who has seen Taylor or may know of his whereabouts is asked to contact Vineland Police at (856) 691-4111
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BERLIN — German police say they have arrested a Russian man who has been sought by South Korea for more than 13 years as a suspected accessory to murder.
Federal police said Monday that the 53-year-old, whom they didn't identify, was arrested at Munich airport as he was in transit between Moscow and Prague. He is now in custody awaiting extradition.
Police say the man, who was arrested on Saturday, was sought by South Korean authorities as an accomplice to the killing of a man in 2003. He is accused of driving the getaway car, and could face up to 25 years in prison if convicted.
Dull fired a scoreless sixth inning in a win over the Rangers on Monday, recording a strikeout.
Dull was more honed in than in his 2018 debut last Tuesday, getting through his one frame on an efficient 10 pitches. The 28-year-old right-hander's season got off to a delayed start due to a shoulder injury, but his workload should start to progressively increase in the coming days and weeks.
In Italy the first one who is unfaithful pays more in case of divorce
by Roberta Lunghini - 2017.02.15
In Italy, even if both partners are unfaithful, the first one to cheat will be considered at fault for the dissolution of the marriage. The Italian Supreme Court refused to consider the appeal of a man who had been sentenced in an earlier court (Brescia). The judges in the first case had faulted the man entirely for the end of the marriage, despite the fact that his wife also had a lover. The wife, on the other hand, was able to demonstrate that her extramarital affair begun only after she had discovered her husband’s infidelity. Thus, in the eyes of the court, it was precisely her husband’s actions that gave rise to the marital crisis.
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Timothy Richardson, 16, has been receiving treatment for leukemia for the past few weeks. Richardson is an aspiring firefighter and wears a T-shirt from a different firehouse each day.
Richardson has been receiving shirts from all over the country, and he can now add the Middle East to the pile as U.S. Air Force firefighters are sending a shirt along from the United Arab Emirates.
“Maybe he should know his story has reached all the way to the Middle East and he has a couple of boys here from Niagara Falls, 107th Attack Wing, that are deployed here and his message was received,” Air Force Technical Sergeant Eric Norman said. “His call was received and we’re answering it.”
If you would like to donate a shirt to Timothy Richardson, they can be sent to:
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Cheektowaga, NY 14225 USA
It was only a matter of time until it was announced as we had already seen one testing in South Africa but the X3 range has officially expanded to include a high-performance diesel version in the form of the M40d.
The new X4 range already features this model and the in-line 6-cylinder diesel unit in the X3 packs the exact some 326 hp (240 kw) and 680 Nm of torque. All this torque is available from just 1,750 rpm thanks to multi-stage turbocharging and common rail direct injection with piezo injectors
This allows the X3 M40d to sprint to 100 km/h in just 4.9 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h.
All this performance for a quoted consumption of just 6.5 l/100km? Sign me up.
We have confirmation from BMW South Africa that both X4 M40d and X3 M40d will be available in the first quarter of 2019.
Torgerson was sentenced on June 8 to life in prison with no possibility of release.
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A few months ago, we started a piece on 'Milestone Music Moments' - the songs that bring you right back to a very specific time in your life - first love, exams, moving out of home, nights out, going to college, bad jobs, good jobs, falling in love, falling out of love, weddings & babies.
This week's Milestone Moment came from Joan Evans and takes her back to 2012, where her and husband Bill had this song for the first dance at their wedding. It had to be played through the speakers as the band couldn't hit the high notes...
Listen back to her story here:
If you've got a story of your own, please do get in touch. We'd love to hear from you. Email us on breakfast@todayfm.com
ASUNCION, April 24 (Reuters) - The candidate who finished second in Paraguay's presidential election said on Tuesday he had evidence of fraudulent voting and demanded a recount of ballots.
Efrain Alegre, a lawyer from the center-left GANAR coalition, said on social media that the country's official elections tribunal was too quick to announce that Mario Abdo of the conservative Colorado Party won the election.
"We already have very clear samples of fraud that we are going to denounce case by case," Alegre said. "We are going to participate in the recount."
International observers who monitored Sunday's election reported no major irregularities. Abdo, a 46-year-old former senator who campaigned on an anti-corruption platform, is scheduled to be sworn in as president in mid-August.
With 97.67 percent of ballots counted on Sunday, the tribunal said Abdo won 46.44 percent to Alegre's 42.74 percent. (Reporting by Mariel Cristaldo Writing by Hugh Bronstein Editing by James Dalgleish)
Two gunmen barreled into an Algiers Waffle House and robbed the restaurant and three customers
According to initial New Orleans Police Department reports, the robbery happened just before 9 a.m. Sunday in the 2600 block of General De Gaulle Drive.
Two armed men entered the restaurant and ordered the victims, a 32-year-old woman, a 32-year-old man, and a 37-year-old man, to the floor.
The gunmen, described as black men, proceeded to take money from the safe, cash register, and all customers inside.
The men then fled the scene in a black SUV.
This Waffle House location was robbed twice within a week just over a year ago in August of 2016.
In one incident, a man entered the restaurant, approached the cashier, pulled a gun, and demanded money from the register.
The cashier complied and the suspect fled on foot.
Another Waffle House was robbed in Terrytown in that same week in 2016.
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Volunteer roles at the Accident and Emergency Department at Pilgrim Hospital, in Boston, are available.
Next Wednesday, April 19, there is a coffee morning from 10am to 1pm to find out more about volunteering.
Duties of a volunteer include welcoming patients and visitors to the department, and escorting them to reception or the discharge lounge.
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust currently has 250 volunteers, but would like 1000 by 2021.
To find out more, visit: www.ulh.nhs.uk/jobs/volunteering/#volunteer-roles
American Idol this Monday drew 7.6 million total viewers and a 1.4 demo rating, holding steady week-to-week and landing within one tenth of arch rival The Voice.
Closing ABC’s night, The Crossing (4.2 mil/0.7) was steady.
NBC’s The Voice (8.3 mil/1.5) slipped 11 and 17 percent week-to-week, but led Monday in total audience. Good Girls (4.1 mil/0.9) was steady.
Elsewhere….
THE CW | An emotionally charged Supergirl episode (1.4 mil/0.4) slipped 26 percent and a tenth to mark series lows; iZombie (710K/0.2) was down 12 percent and a tenth.
CBS | An all-repeats sitcom slate (averaging 6 mil and a 1.0) outperformed last week’s lineup of originals (4.6 mil/0.8). The Carpool Karaoke special did 3.8 mil/0.8.
FOX | Bubble drama Lucifer (2.8 mil/0.7) dipped to an audience low while steady in the demo; The Resident (3.9 mil/0.8) ticked down to match its demo low.
Want scoop on any of the above shows? Email InsideLine@tvline.com and your question may be answered via Matt’s Inside Line.
(Minn. Stat. 518B.01, subd. 8)
State of Minnesota
Isanti County
District Court
Judicial District: 10
Court File Number: 30-FA-17-30
Case Type: Domestic Abuse
In the Matter of:
Nicole Lynn Anders
Petitioner
vs.
Jeremy Jason Hall
Respondent
To Respondent named above:
An order has been issued directing you to appear at 555 18th Ave. SW, Cambridge, MN 55008 on February 22, 2017 at 1:30 P.M. and explain why the relief sought in the Petition for the Order for Protection should not be granted.
You may obtain a copy of the Petition and any order issued from the court from the Isanti County Court Administrators Office.
If you do not appear at the scheduled hearing, the Petitioners request may be granted as a default matter. Failure to appear will not be a defense to prosecution for violation of the Courts Order.
Dated: February 8, 2017
Tracy Gullerud / Beverly Harren
Court Administrator / Deputy
Published in the
Isanti County News
February 15, 2017
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Get caught in their tangled web. The Americans returns for an all new season Tuesday at 10p on FX.
Free screenings for head and neck cancer will be offered by Greenwich Hospital . The testing will be done May 5. Greenwich, CT - Smilow Cancer Hospital's Greenwich Hospital campus will hold an oral, head and neck cancer screening on Friday, May 5 from 4:30 - 6:30 pm in the Noble Conference Center .
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The Riverside Girls Athlete of the Week:
Name: Catherine Moruzzi
School: North
Sport: Softball
Year: Senior
Noteworthy: Moruzzi had a big week at the plate as the Huskies swept Canyon Springs to remain undefeated in the Inland Valley League. She went 2 for 3 with a career-high five runs batted in during the first game. Moruzzi followed that up by going 4 for 5 with three runs and three RBIs.
Voting: Athletes of the week are chosen by the Southern California News Group staff. You can vote for Southern California’s Athletes of the Week at the SoCal Prep Legends website at socalpreplegends.com.
ATLANTA, Ga (AP) — Officials have identified a 5-year-old boy who died after getting caught in the rotating wall of an Atlanta restaurant.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that the Fulton County Medical Examiner identified the boy on Sunday as Charlie Holt. The boy got his head stuck between two tables and suffered a head injury Friday at the Sun Dial, which sits atop the Westin Peachtree Plaza hotel.
Atlanta Police Officer S.R. Brown says Holt was visiting along with his parents from Charlotte, North Carolina. The family was at a window seat when Holt wandered away from the table.
Brown says the rotating floor shut off automatically when Holt was struck.
Holt was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
A restaurant representative with the hotel says the Sun Dial will be closed until further notice.
Pompey fans invaded the pitch at Notts County – and our reporters caught all the promotion celebrations on Facebook Live.
Here you can relive those magic moments with the post-match footage from the 3-1 win over the Magpies which netted a spot in League One for the Blues.
Pompey fans greet the players with ticker-tape before the game. Picture: Joe Pepler
Gareth Evans opened the scoring at Meadow Lane only for Jorge Grant to level the match early in the second half.
Two late goals from Jamal Lowe sealed success, though, and Luton’s draw at Mansfield confirmed Pompey’s promotion.
2:19 What advice did James Franklin give his players at the Rose Bowl? Pause
2:03 PSU's Moorhead is staying at Penn State
1:52 McSorley and Barkley talk USC defense
1:33 Students hold #NotMyPresident protest at Penn State
1:20 The United States of Powerball
57:11 Dave Barry and Carl Hiaasen talk politics, Florida and a presidential bid at the Miracle Theatre
2:27 Dave Barry discovers something other than fish in the ocean off Rio
1:28 The day Cassius Clay and The Beatles shared the ring
5:48 Dave Barry's 2016 Holiday Gift Guide
– Below is a new Happy Holidays video from WWE:
– David Otunga has been confirmed for Sunday’s WWE Clash of Champions Kickoff pre-show along with Renee Young and Peter Rosenberg. WWE has also confirmed a post-show edition of Talking Smack for the WWE Network this Sunday.
– John Cena granted more Make-A-Wish Wishes before the world premiere of his new “Ferdinand” movie in Los Angeles this weekend. Cena tweeted the following:
Baku. 23 September. REPORT.AZ/ In first 9 months of this year, over 1000 component parts of tractors from Belarus were brought to Azerbaijan and assembled at the Ganja Automobile Plant (GAP).
Report informs referring to CTB TV, Director General of "Minsk Tractor Works" OJSC, Fedor Domotenko said.
According to him, 460 Belarus tractors will be brought to Azerbaijan before the year end. They are not intended for domestic market.
F. Domotenko said that in the near future they will start to export Belarus tractors made in Azerbaijan to Turkey: “Besides new contract, we have signed a new protocol with Azerbaijan in order to enter the Turkish market. With this purpose our partners will allocate financing in amount of $ 5 mln.”
In turn, Chairman of the GAP\s Supervisory Board Khanlar Fatiyev said that within the project, the export of 2500-3,000 tractors is expected each year. This number will be reached in next three years.
MEXICO CITY — The U.S. Embassy in Mexico says it is grateful for the Mexican government's offer to help the victims of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico.
The embassy said Friday in a statement that "our governments have expressed their continued solidarity in the face of natural disasters that have ravaged both our countries."
The Mexican government said Wednesday it was sending 30 tons of bottled water and mosquito repellant to Puerto Rico.
The administration of President Donald Trump had been criticized for what some saw as a tardy response to the hurricane, which killed about 34 people directly and indirectly.
The battle royal gives ever WWE superstar the chance to get to perform at WrestleMania as they all enter the ring and try to throw all of their opponents from the top rope.
The first one took place at WrestleMania 30 and was won by Cesaro who picked up the 500lbs legend Big Show and threw him out to the mat.
Big Show stood tall the year after, Baron Corbin won it on his debut at WrestleMania 32 and Mojo Rawley triumphed last year with the help of New England Patriots star Rob Gronkowski.
The Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal though has yet to skyrocket a superstar’s career and help them achieve something meaningful, but this year looks to be different.
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ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A Greek prosecutor has ordered an investigation into allegations of financial mismanagement in the local branch of UNICEF.
UNICEF said last week it was “terminating its arrangements” with its national committee in Greece “due to concerns arising out of a recent independent audit.”
UNICEF said in a statement it has concluded that “the necessary reforms” in the Greek committee won’t be achieved. It offered no further details.
An Athens prosecutor ordered the probe Tuesday following claims by the head of UNICEF’s Greek committee that an audit of the local branch’s finances revealed alleged mismanagement.
UNICEF has said it will continue its work with children in Greece through its regional office for Europe and central Asia, in collaboration with the Greek government and civil society partners.
The North Country softball team and Lake Region's baseball and softball teams all picked up wins on Tuesday during their opening round playoff games.
For the full story from each game, see the Express on 5-31-18.
Special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation of Russian interference in the 2016 election has widened, The Washington Post reported, citing officials.
The probe now seeks to determine whether President Donald Trump attempted to obstruct justice, officials told the Post.
A spokesman for Trump's lawyer told NBC: "The FBI leak of information regarding the President is outrageous, inexcusable and illegal."
People familiar with the matter told the Post that the obstruction of justice probe started in the wake of Trump's firing of former FBI Director James Comey.
Mueller's team will interview Dan Coats, director of national intelligence, Mike Rogers, head of the National Security Agency, and Richard Ledgett, former deputy director of the NSA, the Post reported, citing five people briefed on the interview requests.
Read the full report in The Washington Post.
— NBC News contributed reporting.
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CAIRO (Sputnik) — The special operation is over with the the troops having killed three armed attackers, the Al Arabiya television channel said, citing the Iraqi general staff.
Earlier in the day, a group of armed men including two suicide bombers attacked a Samarra police station, according to media reports.
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Lagos—FACTIONAL chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Lagos State, Otunba Segun Adewale has said the decision of the National Caretaker Committee to dissolve some States Executives, including Lagos as injustice to his group and supporters.
In a statement, Otunba Adewale argued that the decision is a clear indication that the National Working Committee is bent on punishing party members believed to be loyal to erstwhile National Chairman, Senator Ali-Modu Sheriff.
He insisted that his executive was legally constituted after a well conducted State Congress in May 2016.
"We'd come outside at night time and just kinda have to 'ugh! what'ss that smell?' ya know? I've lived in quite a few cities and been all over the country and I've never really had an issue like this before" says Aaron Hill. Aaron and his father have lived about two miles from Jasper Products for almost 3 years now and say they like living in the area, but.. "I'm not a complainer or a 'caller inner' but I have been wondering what's going on and why basically...
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Actor Harrison Ford, an experienced pilot who collects vintage planes, almost crashed into an American Airlines 737 passenger plane on Monday while attempting to land at John Wayne Airport in Orange County, California, according to NBC News.
The close call has prompted an FAA investigation, which could result in anything from a warning to suspension of Ford's pilot's license.
Ford has been involved in a series of crashes and near-misses while flying, including incidents in 1999, 2000 and 2015.
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DUBAI, April 5 Saudi Arabia-based Islamic Development Bank has priced at par a $1.25 billion senior unsecured five-year sukuk with a 2.393 percent profit rate, a document issued by one of the lead banks showed on Wednesday.
The triple-A rated, Jeddah-headquartered financial institution a day earlier had started marketing the sukuk with an initial price guidance in the low- to mid-40 basis points over mid-swaps range.
It set the final spreads at 40 bps over mid-swaps on Wednesday.
Joint lead banks for the sukuk are Boubyan Bank, Emirates NBD Capital, GIB Capital, Goldman Sachs International, HSBC, Maybank, Natixis, and Standard Chartered. (Reporting by Davide Barbuscia; editing by Jason Neely)
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Bear Break
The Headstash went to Bear and caught some end of season slush park rays.
Norman Reedus and Jeffrey Dean Morgan had a hang session in NYC!
The two The Walking Dead co-stars were spotted on a stroll on Friday afternoon (October 6) in the East Village of New York City.
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Later in the day, Norman headed to a New York Comic Con after party!
“Who’s up for New York Comicon?” Norman wrote on his Instagram, along with a photo of a zombie.
Norman suited up to stop by the Ravage Wines Lounge at the Comic Con Heroes After Dark party on Friday night.
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THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) - Dutch police say they shot and wounded a man who was standing on the balcony of a residential apartment block and reportedly was waving an ax and shouting "Allahu akbar."
In a series of tweets, Rotterdam police say the shooting happened early Wednesday afternoon in Schiedam when police tried unsuccessfully to calm the man. When an arrest team entered the apartment, the man attempted to attack them and injured a police dog.
Police say they are investigating the man's background. His identity was not released.
The confrontation came a day after a man in Belgium attacked and killed two female police officers and fatally shot a passer-by.
The Seattle Seahawks running game has been a mess since Marshawn Lynch departed. The offensive line has been an ever-changing cast of characters that hasn't performed consistently well, but the Seahawks need a big-time running back capable of producing big games and taking some pressure off quarterback Russell Wilson. Here are 20 running backs the Seahawks should consider in the 2018 NFL draft.
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) - Calling hours and funeral services are set for longtime Rep. Louise Slaughter, who died last week after taking a fall at her Washington, D.C., home.
The Democratic congresswoman from the Rochester area was 88 when she died early last Friday at a Washington hospital where she was being treated after falling the week before.
Slaughter's Washington office announced Monday that calling hours will be held from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday and from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at Miller Funeral and Cremation Services in Rochester.
Her funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Kodak Hall at the Eastman Theatre in Rochester. The service will be open to the public.
Slaughter was elected to congress in 1986. The Kentucky native was the first woman to chair the House Rules Committee.
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PanARMENIAN.Net - The Iraqi Armed Forces continue their rapid advance near the strategic Huwija District, liberating several sites from the Islamic State (IS) terror organization, Al-Masdar news reported on Friday, October 6.
Led by Hashd Al-Sha’abi (Popular Mobilization Units), the Iraqi Armed Forces began the day by advancing from two different axis, resulting in the liberation of several towns, including Al-Muhammadiyah.
The biggest advance by the Iraqi Armed Forces came from the southern axis of Huwija, where the aforementioned town of Al-Muhammadiyah is located.
The operation to liberate Huwija began late last month, when the Iraqi Prime Minister, Haidar Al-‘Abadi, announced the start of this imperative offensive to clear central Iraq.
The past becomes the future… what’s old is new again!
The “brick phone” is making a comeback.
Yeah, we’re talking about the Nokia 3310!
According to Venture Beat, the indestructible (and great on battery life) cellphone will be making a major comeback after seventeen years.
Word is, the announcement will be made Feb 26th and will sell for about $60.
No info on any major upgrades being made like WiFi, camera, etc.
Fingers crossed it still comes loaded with Snake!
Iraq: Fighting IS group in the country prevents terror at home, Hollande tells troops
President François Hollande visited Baghdad on Monday, meeting the French forces battling the Islamic State (IS) group and holding talks with Iraqi officials.
April 28 Danske Bank's Chief Financial Officer Jacob Aarup-Andersen made the following comments to Reuters after the bank, Denmark's largest, reported Q1 profit above forecasts on Friday.
* "With the double-digit (lending) growth rates we have seen in personal banking in Sweden and Norway it would be natural to assume that they can continue for the rest of the year," Aarup-Andersen says
* Says there was very high capital market activity in the Nordic region in Q1, especially driven by Danish and Swedish mortgage markets
* Says will focus on partnerships rather than acquisitions within fintech
* Says expects trend of net loan loss reversal to continue
* Q1 loan impairment charges remained low, with net reversals of DKK 0.2 billion (EUR 31.6 million), Danske Bank said earlier on Friday For more on the Q1 earnings, click here: Further company coverage: (Reporting by Stine Jacobsen, editing by Nikolaj Skydsgaard)
AN independent candidate standing for the Ambunti-Dreikikier seat in East Sepik is keen on promoting tourism in the district.
Wewak resident Alois Mateos, from Sasarman village in the Ambunti local level government, said he had been promoting tourism through the building of guest houses and sustaining the traditional culture, art, songs and dances and natural environment
through bird watching among others.
Mateos has been a member for Tourism Promotion Authority board for eight years.
He has been in the tourism business for more than 25 years.
“My new products to develop will be a trekking in the Nukuma area of Ambunti local level governmnet, Wautogik nature lodge in the West Coast of Wewak, Mut-mut village fishing resort on Rup Rup Island in the Bismarck Sea and poignant expeditionary cruise ship arrivals at Kopar village at the
mouth of the Sepik River, he said.
“These are new projects for tourism development in East Sepik.”
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The technology has been banned since the start of the 1994 season but was one of various ideas proposed at a meeting of technical directors and the FIA last week. F1 teams have failed to reach an agreement on the legality of trick suspension systems, with a ruling expected from the FIA before the end of the month.
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Repairs to sewer mains closed a portion of 42nd Street and will close part of Kerr Avenue on Saturday, according to news releases from the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority.
The emergency sewer main repair at 4122 Cherry Avenue has forced 42nd to close to all through traffic between Cherry Avenue and Departure Court. Only local traffic access is allowed. This traffic advisory is expected to last until Tuesday.
CFPUA crews will be also be making an emergency sewer repair at 626 S. Kerr Avenue on Saturday, forcing the southbound lane to close and shifting southbound traffic into the center lane.
The Kerr Avenue travel advisory begins at 8 a.m. Saturday and is expected to last eight hours
No boil water advisories have been issued.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WKBN) – New Castle graduate and Ohio State unanimous All-American Safety Malik Hooker has declared for the 2017 NFL Draft. He forgoes his final two years of eligibility at OSU.
Hooker made the official announcement on Twitter on Monday afternoon.
In his lone season as a starter, the former Red Hurricane led the Buckeyes with seven interceptions, including a school-record three returned for touchdowns. He also piled up 74 tackles which was third-most on the team, with eleven passes defended.
Some draft projections have Hooker listed as a potential top-ten pick. The NFL Draft takes place beginning April 27th in Philadelphia.
Butler Bulldogs’ T.J. Cusick, left, recovers a fumble by Myers Park defensive back Patrick Alvarez. Alvarez had intercepted a pass by Butler Bulldogs quarterback Christian Peters and while running for the sideline was hit and fumbled the ball during first half-action on Friday, Oct. 6, 2017 at Myers Park High School. Jeff Siner jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
ZCDC H1 output reaches 1.5 mln cts Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Company (ZCDC) said it has produced more than 1.5 million carats of diamonds since January.
Stornoway resumes Renard mine operations after local forest fire Stornoway Diamond announced that the operations at its diamond mine Renard will start today after the miner suspended its mining activity due to a local forest fire, according to the press note of the company.
Mob disrupts Gemfields’ Ethiopian operations Pallinghurst, which will be renamed Gemfields next week, said a mob between 300 and 500 people overran the operations of Web Gemstone Mining (WGM), an Ethiopian company in which the emeralds miner holds a 75 percent interest.
China will have its large diamonds polished in Israel A new manufacturing facility that the Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE) and Israel Diamond Institute (IDI) are now building within the IDE complex will polish large diamonds from China.
The Times of Israel reports: The Palestine Liberation Organization is still paying wages to convicted terrorists imprisoned in Israel, a Palestinian official confirmed Wednesday, contradicting comments by US Secretary of Defense Rex Tillerson that the provocative policy is being stopped.
Issa Qaraqe, head of the Palestinian Committee of Prisoners’ Affairs, said that the PLO had not stopped paying wages to families of prisoners held in Israel and had no intention of stopping. “There is no end to the payments” of the prisoners and their families, he told the Times of Israel. “We reject ending the subsidies to the prisoners and families of martyrs. We will not apologize for it.”
“The American and Israeli pressure is an aggression against the Palestinian people and the Palestinian Authority,” Qaraqe said, adding that “almost every other household among the Palestinian people is the family of a prisoner or martyr.” There are some 6,500 Palestinian security prisoners in Israeli jails.
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Protestors toppled a Confederate monument in Durham, N.C. on Monday night.
Video posted to Twitter shows protestors surrounding the statue and chanting “No KKK! No fascists! USA” as several protestors appear to pull down the statue with a rope.
WNCN reports the statue was dedicated in Durham in 1924 and was located in front of a local government building.
The statue represented a soldier who fought in the Civil War and an inscription on the front read “The Confederate States of America.”
One organizer of the protest told WNCN that toppling the statue was in response to the violence at a white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Va. this weekend.
“It needs to be removed,” organizer Loan Tran told the news station. “These Confederate statues in Durham, in North Carolina, all across the country.”
A recent report showed Missouri set records for tourism in Fiscal Year 2016, and it seems Sedalia tourism is also continuing to increase. According to a news release from Gov. Jay Nixon's office, Missouri welcomed 41.7 million visitors in 2016, a 3.2 percent increase from the previous record of 40.4 million in Fiscal Year 2015, citing figures from the FY16 annual impact report by Tourism Economics, a division of Oxford Economics.
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Milwaukee man shot, wounded during attempted robbery
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Police say a 31-year-old Milwaukee man was shot and wounded during an apparent armed robbery.
Police say the shooting happened around 3:50 a.m. Sunday on North 51st Boulevard. The victim was shot by another man and then drove himself to a hospital for treatment. Police say his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
Police continue to search for any suspects.
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SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – Police said a person was shot in a suburban Walgreens Monday evening.
A man was shot in the chest around 5:20 p.m. Monday at the Walgreens on 1180 South Roselle in Schaumburg, Ill., according to police.
The man, who was in his late 30s to early 40s, was transported to Lutheran General.
No one is in custody.
This is a developing story. Check back for details.
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May 2 Inphi Corp
* Inphi Corporation reports 16% sequential and 73% year-over-year revenue growth in Q1, 2017 (from continuing operations)
* Q1 non-GAAP earnings per share $0.44 from continuing operations
* Q1 GAAP loss per share $0.27
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.44 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Q1 revenue $93.6 million versus I/B/E/S view $93.5 million
* Inphi Corp - Revenue is expected to decrease 6% to 14% sequentially in Q2 2017, in range of $80.0 million to $88.0 million
* Inphi Corp - Q2 GAAP results are expected to be a net loss in a range between a net loss of $22.8 million to a net loss of $28.7 million, or ($0.54) - ($0.68) per diluted share Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Alexandria police were busy investigating robberies over St. Patrick’s Day weekend.
Police reported a robbery at 10:56 p.m. on Saturday in the 500 block of Four Mile Road. A group of men assaulted a man and stole his cell phone, according to police.
Police also responded to a robbery on the 100 block of Bragg Street in the wee hours of Sunday morning. A man assaulted another man and stole his wallet, police said.
Another robbery occurred in the 1900 block of King Street on March 16, police reported at 11:11 p.m. A group of juvenile males stole items from a cab driver, according to police. There were no injuries.
Police haven’t announced any arrests for the robbery incidents.
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HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — An American teacher in Vietnam is in trouble for making offensive comments about one of the country's most revered figures.
Daniel Hauer, an English teacher in Hanoi, commented on Facebook that he was getting a genital piercing in the shape of late Gen. Vo Nguyen Giap (VO WEN ZAHP), a national hero who fought the French and American invaders.
The comments drew a furious public response, with many calling for his deportation.
In a meeting with the Ministry of Information and Communication Tuesday, Hauer apologized to Giap's family and the people of Vietnam. State media quoted ministry official Le Quang Tu Do as saying that Hauer could be fined up to $2,200 but a final decision will be made soon depending on his behavior.
Hauer declined to comment Wednesday.
This photo graces the pages of the 1960 Hurri-Kane. The caption underneath reads: "As you can see, all is not work in K.H.S. Students here give a display of aeronautics for the benefit of the camera. Even Mr. Bryant decides to help out. Oh, to be young again."
Chatham County authorities continued to search Tuesday night for a man in connection with a shooting in Moncure. Deputies said Angel Soto is the prime suspect in the Chatham County shooting and should be considered armed and dangerous.
Temperatures in Europe's far north are breaking records, prompting Scandinavians to take dips in fjords well ahead of the official start of summer on June 21.
In the municipality of Etne, on Norway's west coast, the mercury hit 32.7 degrees Celsius (90.86 degrees Fahrenheit) on Wednesday, a record for May.
Danish meteorologists say May has already broken records for sunshine, with 348 hours recorded by Wednesday — expected to reach 360 on Thursday. The previous high was 347.
People took dips in harbors and fjords across southern Norway, and bans on open fires because of dry forests and grass have been issued in many municipalities in Sweden.
Australia's Michael Matthews has won the opening Tour of Romandie prologue for his first victory of the season.
Matthews was one second faster than Tom Bohli of Switzerland on the 4km route around Fribourg with Slovenia's Primoz Roglic third.
Australian defending champion Richie Porte, riding for BMC, finished 18th.
After a stellar 2017, when he won two Tour de France stages and the green jersey as most consistent finisher, Matthews had a low-key European spring season.
The Team Sunweb rider told Swiss broadcaster RTS it was a "massive relief" to get his first win.
"I gave it my best and it was enough to get the win," said Matthews.
CNBC's Ylan Mui reports on a bipartisan group of senators working to get support for an immigration deal.
Olympia Provisions’ Operations and Wine Director, Jess Hereth, was just named one of the top sommeliers in the country. She shares some of her favorite wines with More
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Former coal miners and their families in Kentucky, who voted for Donald Trump, are worried that the President-elect will repeal Obamacare, and the benefits for black lung that come with it.
The aldermen originally approved a shooting range ordinance that prohibited them within 500 feet of schools and day cares, libraries, museums and hospitals as well as where liquor is sold. But the courts ruled against that.
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PARIS (AP) — About 36,000 households across France are still without power after Storm Ana hit the country.
Enedis, the body in charge of France's electricity network, said in a statement Tuesday that more than 1,500 agents are being deployed to help restore power.
Strong winds and heavy rainfall wreaked havoc with transportation in various parts of the country Monday. Northern France was the region most affected by the snow and wintry weather, with 20,000 homes without electricity.
The national meteorological service, Meteo France, said the worst of the bad weather should be over soon, but still warned of a high risk of avalanches in the southern Alps.
Did the job offer give you a title of "data scientist" but the work is more like data scullerymaid? Oh, dear, you fell for a shiny bauble of a job description! Here’s how to identify when the job description doesn’t match the job duties.
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- During the three-day calendar New Year 2017 holiday, the country saw 93 traffic accidents which killed 79 people and injured 54 others, according to the Traffic Police Department.Of which, there are 91 road accidents, claiming 77 lives and injuring 54 others.On January 2, 21 people died and 23 others were injured as a result of 30 road accidents. Two other people were killed in two railway accidents.The same day, police dealt with 3,551 traffic violations, seized 21 cars and 317 motorbikes, revoked 276 driving licences and collected 2.9 billion VND (127,368 USD) in fines.Waterway traffic police also handled 115 violations, collecting 97.5 million VND (4.28 million USD).-VNA
ROSSVILLE, Md. (AP) — A new need-based scholarship program that would provide free community college tuition for eligible high school graduates in a Maryland county has been announced.
Baltimore County Executive Kevin Kamenetz says in a Monday statement that his budget proposal includes a request for the Baltimore County College Promise program. It would cover tuition and mandatory fees at Community College of Baltimore County for county residents to finish an associate’s degree or workplace and certification program, up to a maximum of three years.
Students must have an adjusted household income of $69,000 or less and a GPA of 2.5 or better.
Money for the scholarship would come from the budget that will be presented to the county council for approval in April. If approved, it would begin with the Fall 2018 semester.
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OTTAWA, April 6 Canada's top defense procurement official, in charge of a hotly contested effort to find new fighter jets, is taking a leave of absence for personal reasons, a government statement said on Thursday.
Public Services and Procurement Minister Judy Foote will be away until further notice, Ottawa said. Her duties will be performed by Natural Resources Minister Jim Carr, who is also staying in his current job.
In 2014, Foote announced she was fighting breast cancer for the second time.
Foote, 64, unveiled plans last year to buy 18 Boeing Corp Super Hornets as a stop-gap measure while Ottawa prepares an open five-year competition to buy new jets.
Canada's Liberal government opted for the Boeing jets despite being a member of a consortium that helped fund development of Lockheed Martin Corp's F-35 stealth fighter, which has been hit by repeated delays. Lockheed said it was disappointed by the decision. (Reporting by David Ljunggren; Editing by Dan Grebler)
RICHMOND, Va. – March of Dimes is the leading non-profit organization for maternal and infant health, and this month they host a fundraiser of haute couture with ‘High Heels for High Hopes’. Event Co-Chairs Susan McGhee and Renee Fisher visit us to chat about how the funds raised from this high-end fashion show will help infants nationwide who are suffering from birth defects. Adding some style to our outdoor studio are the Claville Fashion Truck and Collard Greens clothing line, which are just two of many retailers supporting the event. The March of Dimes ‘High Heels for High Hopes’ fashion show is Friday, October 20th from 6pm to 9:30pm at the Westin Hotel. For more information or to purchase tickets please visit:
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(KRON) Snow and rain are in the forecast for at least the next 7 days across the Bay Area.
The National Weather Service is predicting snow on North Bay Mountain tops through Wednesday.
KRON4’s weather team is forecast rain throughout the Bay Area through next weekend.
KRON4’S 7 DAY FORECAST
Temperatures will only get into the low 50’s, while overnight most neighborhoods will be in the upper 30’s or low 40’s.
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Best chance of snow through Wednesday is in far northern Sonoma and Napa counties. Especially along Hwy 29 near RLS State Park. #cawx pic.twitter.com/TwC5uKOkvU — NWS Bay Area (@NWSBayArea) January 2, 2017
7 day percip forecast from the @NWSWPC indicates locally 8-10″ along coastal ranges. #cawx pic.twitter.com/3r2acX7F26 — NWS Bay Area (@NWSBayArea) January 1, 2017
The Rotary Club of Vineland continues to add active and civically engaged members to its rolls. At its January membership luncheon, held at the Ramada of Vineland, a rejoining member was installed.
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BMO Capital Markets sees an 'open road' ahead for Camping World Holdings after the outdoors equipment provider increased guidance and reported 20 percent sales growth in its second-quarter earnings report.
"As the nation's largest retailer of recreational vehicles (RV) and related products and services, Camping World Holdings benefits from robust growth in the RV industry," wrote BMO analyst Gerrick Johnson.
"While controlling only 6 percent of U.S. RV dealerships, the company has a significant scale advantage in purchasing, pricing, advertising, cross-selling and leverage, allowing it to sell 15% of the industry's new units."
Controlling more and more of new unit sales through dealership acquisitions is critical for Camping World, as an increasing percentage of the population gravitates back toward road trips. There is a "strong view" in the industry that certain sectors of motorhome market are now successfully appealing to millennials.
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Leeds United head coach Thomas Christiansen has warned striker Chris Wood that if he moves to a Premier League club he might not be guaranteed regular playing time.
The Whites have turned down an offer of £12m plus bonuses from Burnley, while there has also been talk of a second offer from an unnamed Premier League side, of £16m, being knocked back.
Wood is of interest to several top flight clubs and it is unclear how long Leeds can keep saying no if further offers arrive and the figures on the table continue to rise.
Christiansen wants to keep the New Zealand hitman and believes Wood must take into account that he may not be the main man if he leaves for the Premier League.
The Leeds boss also dangled the carrot of leading Leeds to the top flight in front of Wood.
EastEnders viewers left reeling by the deaths of Ronnie and Roxy Mitchell in yesterday's episode can now get a sneak peek look at tonight's instalment of the BBC1 soap.
A newly released scene sees Max wake in Roxy's bed at the wedding venue and make his way downstairs - only to be met by the sight of police officers and forensic investigators at the front door. But will he start asking questions?
As fans know, the Mitchell sisters drowned in the aftermath of Ronnie's nuptials, but what will happen when the guests - and most importantly groom Jack - realises what's happened?
Watch the scene from Monday's episode below.
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The best-of-three series gets underway in Montreal as last year's gold medal winners fight to stay in the top division. Finland's only win came in their final group game vs. Switzerland.
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Do you see anyone you recognise in these retro snapshots?
SEOUL The front-runner in South Korea's presidential election sees North Korea's latest attempted missile launch on Saturday as "an exercise in futility", his spokesman said.
"We urge again the Kim Jong Un regime to immediately stop reckless provocative acts and choose the path to cooperate with the international community including giving up its nuclear programme," Park Kwang-on, a spokesman for Moon Jae-in, said in a statement, referring to the North Korean leader.
"That is a way to save itself, not a way to self-destruct," Park said.
North Korea test-fired a missile earlier on Saturday, which disintegrated after several minutes into the flight, U.S. and South Korean officials said.
South Korea's presidential election is on May 9.
(Reporting by Ju-min Park; Editing by Robert Birsel)
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80-year-old country music singer Hinton “Big H” Conolly says local artists need more exposure on Cayman’s airwaves.
The Cayman Brac native, who’s been playing since he was 10 years old, told Cayman 27 he’s concerned that today’s young people are gravitating away from the guitar because they don’t see existing artists getting the airplay they deserve.
“Once in a while they will play one or two of the country artists, I think country artist here should be promoted more, more, more,”
Cayman 27’s sister stations on the radio side of parent company Hurleys Media adhere to a long standing MOU with the Cayman Islands music association to play music from local artists.
A crash involving a dump truck and police car on an interstate in Baton Rouge caused heavy delays for drivers Monday morning.
It happened on I-110 South near the Chippewa Street exit around 4:30 a.m. All lanes were reopened around 11:15 a.m.
Investigators reported the dump truck rear-ended a Baton Rouge Police Department unit.
Both the officer and truck driver suffered minor injuries, according to officials. They added both are expected to be okay.
The dump truck was carrying rocks. The crash left piles of them strewn across the interstate. I-110 South had to be closed, leading to major backups for commuters from the northern part of East Baton Rouge Parish trying to make their way to downtown Baton Rouge. The rocks had to be cleared before I-110 could be reopened.
The incident is being investigated to determine whether any charges will be filed.
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Thomas is listed as out for Monday's game against the Bulls due to personal reasons.
Thomas was inserted into the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Hornets, but he shot just 1-of-6 from the field and scored just three points in 21 minutes. With Thomas away from the team, Courtney Lee, who missed Saturday's game for personal reasons, will likely return to the starting lineup if he is active, while Troy Williams, who has been impressive in spurts off the bench since joining the Knicks, could be in line for extended minutes on the wing.
Image copyright Google Image caption A 22-year-old died in St Mary's Close in the early hours
A 22-year-old man has been stabbed to death in north London.
Police were called to St Mary's Close in Tottenham, close to Harlington Park, at about 01:30 GMT.
Paramedics and the London Air Ambulance attended, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
The victim's next of kin has been informed. A murder investigation has been launched but no arrests have yet been made. Witnesses are urged to contact the Met Police.
Technologically, it was clear that there was some ambivalence about the project. The first platform we used was an adapted version of Typepad, sort of cobbled together to appear to be part of the Times website. The two were separate systems. Over time, the blog platform changed and changed again — there was even a small Wordpress club, which I longed to join — but they remained siloed. But eventually, the two systems became one: writing for the web and writing for the paper were done in the same place.
THEY TOLD ME IF DONALD TRUMP WERE ELECTED, THE STREETS WOULD BE FULL OF FASCISTS. AND THEY WERE RIGHT! NYU Postpones Gateway Pundit DC Correspondent Lucian Wintrich’s Speech Due to Threats. “This is what you get after eight years of Barack Obama.”
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Esteban Wautier is a talented photographer, filmmaker and artist currently based in Paris, France. Graduated from Gobelins, l’école de l’image, Paris, Esteban focuses on portraiture, he shoots a lot of fashion, beauty and reportage photography. His work has been featured in Vogue Italy, Vogue Spain, Numéro, Chanel China, Dior Jewelry, Elle, Gala, Playboy, Léonard Paris and many others.
For his latest project “Versants Perdus”, Wautier captured stunning mountain photos from expedition on the Mont Blanc, the highest mountain in Europe after the Caucasus peaks.
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Savannah Police says a missing nine-year-old boy has been safely located.
Police were looking for the boy who had last been seen Monday afternoon at Bull and DeRenne around 4:30 p.m.
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A supermarket was broken into twice in the space of 48 hours as its front door was smashed in before bottles of booze were stolen from the premises.
Police received two separate reports of thefts from Lidl in Ronades Road, Carron between Saturday, April 21 and Monday, April 23.
Around 12 bottles of alcohol were taken during the break-ins.
Sergeant Andy Angus, of Falkirk Police Station, said: “In the early hours of Saturday morning, between 4-5am, and in the early hours of Monday, at about 3am, entry was forced into Lidl on Ronades Road in Carron.
“The front glass door was smashed and around 12 bottles of alcohol were stolen.
“Police are following a positive line of inquiry but we would ask anyone passing the area at these times who may have seen something suspicious to contact us on 101.”
Dominion Government steamer Arctic in front of an iceberg, at the mouth of Hudson Strait, Nunavut, c.1904
Geraldine also writes of improving her technique, while photographing this boat, the Arctic. ‘There has always been such a glare of snow with nothing to relieve that it gave no definition when photographed, and made a poor negative. I tried it under every condition of light, and finally found by stopping my lens very low and taking the photo when the afternoon sun was very bright, throwing strong shadows that I succeeded in getting a fine negative’
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Carolina AM Cooking: Chicken Fettuccini
Carolina AM Cooking: Chicken Fettuccini
Chef Jamie is back in the studio with a delicious recipe.
Birmingham police are investigating a homicide they say happened Friday evening around 5 p.m.
Officers responded to a shooting at McAlpine Park located in the 1100 block of Avenue F. According to police, while officers were securing the scene, they were notified that a white vehicle involved in the shooting was being detained by Fairfield police and the occupant had been shot.
17-year-old Michael Lee was pronounced dead at the scene after Birmingham Fire and Rescue responded. Sgt. Bryan Shelton explained that the preliminary investigation revealed the victims' vehicle and another unknown vehicle exchanged gunfire at the park and both fled the scene.
Police do not have a motive for the shooting at this time. There is no suspect in custody.
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Leicester Tigers forward Harry Wells will set about honing his coaching skills with National League side Leicester Lions in the coming season.
The 24-year-old lock forward will be combining a coaching role at Lions with his Tigers' playing duties.
At the National League Two North side Wells will team up with former Tigers player and academy manager Andy Key, who is head coach at Lions.
“I am looking forward to developing my own coaching style, but more importantly passing on what I have learnt as a player at the Tigers,” said Wells, who made 24 appearances in the second row for Leicester last term.
Key believes that Wells has plenty to offer to his squad. The Lions boss said: “Harry will bring a fresh approach to our coaching team while passing on his wealth of experience and keeping us all abreast of what life is like in the professional game.”
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REPAIRS to a hole on State Highway 35 north of Te Kaha might be a while.
NZTA Bay of Plenty transport system manager Rob Campbell said SH35 is down to one lane just west of Whanarua Bay after heavy rain caused some of the road shoulder to subside.
“We are working on a design solution to fix the road,” he said.
“This is a complex process and may take some time. “
While a solution is determined the road will remain open to one lane only, with traffic management in place.
“We would like to apologise for any inconvenience the traffic management may cause,” Mr Campbell said.
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Baku. 29 March. REPORT.AZ/ The roof of a building of Poland’s Consulate General in the City of Lutsk, Ukraine was damaged overnight Wednesday, after being hit from a grenade launcher.
Report informs, BBC quotes Vice Consul Krzysztof Sawicki.
He noted that there were people in the building but "they were rescued by the fact that the shot was fired 20 cm above the window", no one was injured.
As a result of the explosion, a hole of 2-3 m in diameter seen in the roof of the building.
The investigative team is working on the scene. The security reports that two explosions were heard.
Ambassador of Ukraine summoned to the Polish Foreign Ministry in connection with the incident. Also, the Polish Embassy to Kyiv will send a note of protest to the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry.
Kimye is feeling the love this Valentine's Day!
Kim Kardashianand Kanye West celebrated the holiday in each other's company with a fun-filled dinner date at Carbone in New York City. Kim rocked a high-waisted velvet maxi skirt, midriff-baring bandeau and oversized puffer jacket while her man kept it casual in a brown leather bomber, jeans and white tennis shoes.
The duo arrived to the celeb-loved Italian restaurant together on Tuesday evening, a day before the rapper-designer will unveil his latest creative project for New York Fashion Week, Yeezy Season 5.
As E! News exclusively reported, Kanye organized quite a special day for his wife of nearly three years. Despite being "very occupied" planning the show, a source shared he surprised Kim with roses and jewelry. "They are in a happy place," our insider shared.
LONDON, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Satellite group Avanti Communications has appointed a former Vodafone Group executive as its CEO, the firm said on Friday.
Kyle Whitehill, currently CEO of Liquid Telecom and previously CEO of Vodafone Qatar, will take up the role from April 3.
He succeeds David Williams, who left the firm last summer, with Alan Harper, at the time a non-executive director of Avanti, taking up the mantle as interim CEO since then. (Reporting by Emma Rumney, editing by Silvia Aloisi)
Multiple agencies responded to an ATV accident Wednesday night, just outside of Missoula.
Montana Highway Patrol trooper Drew Novak said around 7:30 p.m., dispatchers received a call about an ATV rollover about 11 miles away from Blue Mountain road. Trooper Novak said two men were riding the vehicles off-road, when one of the men crashed.
Luckily, the man was wearing a helmet and was transported to the hospital for minor injuries, but he will be okay.
Trooper Novak said MHP, the Missoula County Sheriff's Office and Missoula Rural Fire Department all responded to the scene.
THREE RIVERS — Triple Creek CrossFit hosts its fifth annual Independence Games at its new over 300-acre property, “The Pit” Fitness Ranch located at 14791 Hoffman Road on Saturday, June 30.
Sixty-six competitors on 33 teams of two traveled from as far as Fort Wayne, Ind. or Ohio to compete in the new additions of the games, including a paddle boarding race, a softball toss, a quarter-mile mountain bike and running race, as well as the typical activities such as dumbbells and pull-ups.
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Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and his counterpart from the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) Zoran Zaev will likely meet on the sidelines of the West Balkans Summit in London on July 10, according to FYROM media on Wednesday.
The two Premiers are expected to discuss developments in the two countries after the agreement signed between Athens and Skopje on FYROM's name last month and coordinate their actions to achieve its approval, in a sign of improved bilateral relations, according to the reports.
The West Balkans Summit will be the fifth for the leaders of the region and other European partners. It is an initiative of German Chancellor Angela Merkel aimed at promoting security, prosperity and stability in the region.
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Contrary to what was announced in March, French President Emmanuel Macron will not be speaking to members of the Quebec National Assembly next week.
The French president was to address the Quebec parliamentarians gathered at the Blue Room of Parliament the day before the G7 summit on kicks off on Thursday, June 7 .
But the Couillard government was informed on Wednesday that Macron had changed his plans and would be travelling to La Malbaie earlier than expected on the 7th, shortening his stay in Quebec by a few hours.
The program change was confirmed Wednesday by the office of Premier Philippe Couillard.
Macron will instead meet privately with Couillard, and the meeting will be followed by a joint press conference.
The encounter between the two men could take place in Quebec City or Montreal, where the president will spend a few hours talking to French nationals.
While shooting his “God’s Plan” music video at Miami Senior High School, Drake made a promise and he delivered.
After donating $25,000 to the school, he said he’d personally design the schools new uniforms and they look dope.
Drake shared the first look on his Instagram story. The white polo shirt has “I only love my bed and my momma I’m sorry” embroidered on it and the opposite side it has the schools logo with “October’s Very Own” embroidered around it.
South Korean leader: Nuclear crisis must “absolutely be solved peacefully;” US military action requires Seoul’s consent
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations says the global economy is growing by about 3 percent — its highest rate since 2011 — and a significant acceleration from last year.
In its annual economic report and forecast released Monday, the U.N. says the upturn stems predominantly from faster growth in all major developed economies, with east and south Asia remaining "the world's most dynamic regions."
The report says that compared to 2016, when global growth was just 2.4 percent, "growth strengthened in almost two-thirds of countries worldwide in 2017."
U.N. economic chief Liu Zhenmin calls the rise "a welcome sign of a healthier economy."
The report says governments should now focus on longer-term issues, including climate change and the growing inequality between rich and poor.
Azerbaijan welcomes more tourists from Gulf countries
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In January-March, 629,400 stateless persons and foreigners arrived in Azerbaijan from 151 countries. The figure is more by 12.4 percent compared to the same period of 2017, Azerbaijan's State Statistics Committee said in a message.
According to the Statistics Committee, out of the total number of visitors, 27.4 percent accounted for citizens of the Russian Federation, 22.1 percent - for Georgia, 15.8 percent - for Iran, 11.6 percent - for Turkey, 4.7 percent - for United Arab Emirates, 1.9 percent - for Ukraine, 1.8 percent - for Iraq, 14.6 percent - for other countries, and 0.1 percent - for stateless persons.
Among them 67.9 percent are men and 32.1 percent are women.
Out of the total number of stateless persons visiting Azerbaijan, 29.6 percent came to the country in January, 26.4 percent - in February and 44 percent - in March.
Good news to my constituents in Bien Unido and Talibon DPWH has allocated P5,000,000.00 for the Feasibility study of our request to construct the Bridge that will link the Municipality of Talibon via Barangay San Isidro to Barangay La Esperanza of Municipality of Bien Unido. I hope that this will be feasible and will give fulfilment of our dreams. Pls pray with me for the realisation of our project.
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A solemn ceremony of returning parts of Aram Khachaturian's personal furniture to Armenia and bringing to the composer's house-museum initiated by the Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Latvia in the Republic of Armenia took place at Aram Khachaturian House-Museum
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A weather system could dump 15 centimetres of snow across central Ontario by Tuesday morning.
Environment Canada says an Alberta Clipper will move across most of the province on Monday afternoon. The system is expected to drop 10 to 15 centimetres of snow.
The storm is part of a special weather statement that stretches from Windsor in the west to Ottawa in the east, and as far north as Sudbury.
Snow squalls could dump even more snow for parts of the region on Tuesday.
A snow squall watch has been issued for:
Barrie - Collingwood - Hillsdale
Midland - Coldwater - Orr Lake
Orillia - Lagoon City - Washago
Owen Sound - Blue Mountains - Northern Grey County
Areas under the snow squall watch could get 15 centimetres of snow every 12 hours. Environment Canada says areas near Barrie, Collingwood and Meaford are most likely to get squalls.
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Lee Tomlin has made two appearances for Cardiff City since joining from Bristol City in July
Cardiff City boss Neil Warnock may start Lee Tomlin against Sheffield United as the Championship leaders aim for three wins out of three.
The attacker was among the Bluebirds' substitutes in their 3-0 win against Aston Villa on Saturday.
Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder has no new injury concerns ahead of the trip to South Wales.
The Blades' 20-game unbeaten run was ended with defeat by Middlesbrough, their first loss since January.
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The time and location for a meeting about train noise has be been rescheduled and will be held on Tuesday, March 20, at 7:30 p.m. at the Redding Community Center.
This meeting will cover updates from the August 2017 forum, called Train Horn Abuse Danbury Line, and will address residents’ concerns about noise and any issues they want to discuss on this topic.
Stephen P. Curley, supervising rail officer in the Office of System Safety, Bureau of Public Transportation, is expected to be in attendance.
Republican and Democratic congressmen have announced that their baseball game for charity will take place today as planned, despite the shooting outside Washington yesterday.
The shooting took place as representatives of the two parties practiced for the game.
A Chicago man living with COPD shares how playing the harmonica has helped him with his lung health, and how he’s able to keep up with his favorite hobby. We also learn about what COPD is and how it can impact someone’s life.
Quality new construction in a secluded Tahoe like setting. When complete, home will boast of four bedrooms and four full baths. The cathedral ceiling in the living room opens to a spacious covered porch with sky lights. A tastefully designed library graces the home. With the present configuration modifications could be made as the new septic system is equipped to handle five bedrooms. A new driveway is being designed for easy access.
Greater Cincinnati Restaurant Week features newer restaurants like The Mercer in OTR and Prime Cincinnati downtown, or established restaurants like Jag's Steaks & Seafood and Piano Bar in West Chester or Pompilio's in Newport.
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Iran has sent a ship with 180 tonnes of fruit and vegetable to Qatar as Doha was caught in the hardship of food supplies following a diplomatic row with its Arab neighbors, Press TV reported on Wednesday. Iran's shipment of fruit and vegetable was made on Tuesday from the southern port of Bandar Lengeh in Hormozgan Province.
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Information grade of smog alert issued for Budapest
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The so-called information grade of smog alert has been issued for Budapest by István Tarlós, the mayor of the Hungarian capital, as measurement stations have been gauging flying dust levels above the threshold in the past two days, according to Hungarian news portal index.hu.
The grade is issued if air pollution in the city becomes so dense that it can pose a short-term threat for the more sensitive citizens, such as children, the elderly and those having chronic illnesses, the portal notes.
Actions to be taken at this grade are voluntary. Such actions include the moderation of usage of heating devices burning oil in the suburban areas, as well as the moderation of using individual vehicles with preference for public transport.
Prosecutors think two teen brothers should be tried as adults for allegedly taping an elderly Kennewick woman to a recliner while they stole firearms and jewelry from her home. The boys and an adult were arrested the morning after the Dec. 18 home invasion when police located a van with the stolen items inside.
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Five Illegal Alien MS-13 Members Charged in Maryland Woman’s Murder
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Five illegal aliens who are part of the MS-13 gang were charged in connection with the brutal murder of a Maryland woman who was beaten to death and buried in June and unearthed in September.
Maryland authorities discovered the body of 21-year-old Jenni B, Rivera in a shallow grave on the outskirts of Annapolis, the Baltimore Sun reported. The victim was allegedly lured to her death and then beaten by Ervin Figueroa, Brenda Argueta, Ronald Mendez Sosa, Darvin Guerra-Zacarias, and Francisco Ramirez-Pena, all five members of the MS-13 who have immigration detainers on them. Each had varying degrees of participation with two carrying out the actual murder.
The victim had been reported missing on June 28 as the case remained unsolved until an anonymous source led authorities to key evidence in the case. – READ MORE
Algerian authorities have seized more than 700kg (1,543lb) of cocaine smuggled aboard a container ship.
The vessel, which was registered in Liberia, was transporting frozen meat from Brazil and had previously docked in the Spanish port of Valencia.
It was due to offload in Algeria's western port of Oran, but suspicions were raised when the captain refused to dock for three days.
Acting on a tip-off, the Algerian coastguard forced the boat into port.
The drugs were then found in boxes marked with the words "halal meat".
More than 20 people have been arrested over the drugs find.
Protesters demonstrate in front of a courthouse during a hearing for rapper Meek Mill, Monday April 16, 2018 in Philadelphia. The city's district attorney says Mill's convictions should be vacated and he should have a new trial. The announcement came during a hearing on Monday, but a judge is still refusing to release Mill on bail. Philadelphia-born Mill was sentenced in November 2017 to two to four years in prison for violating probation on a roughly decade-old gun and drug case. Jacqueline Larma AP Photo
Editor's note: Since the publication of this article, Arkady Babchenko has appeared at a press conference in Kiev, and said his "murder" was part of a sting operation. Read more.
Russia’s senior-most lawmaker has pledged support for the family of journalist Arkady Babchenko, who was killed in the Ukrainian capital of Kiev on Tuesday night.
Babchenko, a 41-year-old veteran of two Chechen wars and a prominent correspondent who covered regional conflicts, died in an ambulance after being shot in his apartment late on Tuesday. He left Russia last year after receiving death threats and being denounced by pro-Kremlin politicians over his criticism of the Syrian and Ukrainian wars.
WASHINGTON -- President Trump signs S. 204, the “Right to Try Act” Wednesday afternoon.
In March, the House passed legislation aimed at giving seriously ill patients increased access to investigational drugs, a bill championed by Vice President Mike Pence
"Right to Try" is named for Jordan McLinn, a second grader from Indianapolis who advocated in Washington for the bill alongside Pence.
The bill will let patients who are near death, or who have a disease that is likely to lead to severely premature death, potentially access drugs that have gone through only preliminary testing on humans. They would have to be ineligible for a clinical trial and have already tried other available treatments.
USA TODAY is providing live coverage of the bill signing in the player above starting at 12:15 pm ET.
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PLUMSTED TOWNSHIP, N.J. (AP) — Authorities say an elderly Pennsylvania woman and her passenger were killed when their SUV collided with a dump truck in New Jersey.
Ocean County prosecutors say 79-year-old Nancy Harris, of Newtown, was trying to turn on to Route 539 in Plumsted Township around 10:50 a.m. Monday when she pulled in front of the truck, which was northbound on Route 539 and carrying 20 tons of sand.
Harris and her 84-year-old passenger, Helen Conover of Hamilton Township (Mercer County), were both pronounced dead at the scene a short time later. The truck driver, identified only as a 58-year-old Little Egg Harbor man, was treated at a hospital for minor back pain.
Authorities closed the roadway for about four hours while the crash was investigated.
The Upper Basin states on the Colorado River are accusing the Central Arizona Project of manipulating water supply and demand.
Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, and Wyoming claim CAP is threatening water supplies of 40 million people in the United States and Mexico.
CAP insists it is doing its part in water conservation efforts.
The Colorado River has been drought-stressed for 18 years, and winter 2018 was exceptionally dry.
The Upper Basin says CAP is keeping water elevations in Lake Mead artificially low in order to force its states to send more water south.
CAP maintains 336 miles of canals, pipelines, and aqueducts in central and southern Arizona.
New Year’s Day in front of 5,353 fans at Budweiser Gardens, the London Lightning led during their entire tilt versus Windsor Express, and climbed to 2-1 with a 129-105 victory.
Next Games:
January 4 at Orangeville 7 p.m.
January 5 vs Niagara 7 p.m. Budweiser Gardens
January 7 vs Kitchener-Waterloo 7 p.m. Budweiser Gardens
January 8 at Kitchener-Waterloo 2 p.m.
Hallucinations, paranoia and self inflicted injuries are some of the adverse effects of even short term solitary confinement.
Campaigners have today been calling for the practice to be abolished in Irish prisons.
Professor Juan E Mendez is a former political prisoner who was subjected to torture and administrative detention for more than a year.
He says clinicians have proved it can produce adverse health effects in someone after only a few days:
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Weddings can be expensive affairs but high street retailer B&M has released a new selection of wedding accessories to make your big day that bit more affordable with prices starting at just one pound.
The new wedding range includes items to take shoppers from the hen do to the ceremony with novelty selfie wedding props (£1.49) and wooden ‘love’ confetti (£1.49) all included.
The range also includes white rose button (two pack) for £2.49 and even a wedding bouquet for just £1.00.
The discount retailer is also selling ‘Happily Ever After’ wedding flutes for £5.99 so couples can raise a toast to celebrate their nuptials.
The latest bridal accessories comes after its competitor Poundland launched a wedding range last year.
FILE - In this June 8, 2017 file photo, Shri Thanedar, a scientist and entrepreneur who has experienced big highs and lows in business, announces his candidacy for Michigan governor during a news conference in Detroit. Second-term Gov. Rick Snyder's impending departure under term limits has led four Republicans and three Democrats into a battle to follow him. The Democratic side features former Senate Minority Leader Gretchen Whitmer and two candidates who have never held elective office: businessman Shri Thanedar and ex-Detroit health director Abdul El-Sayed. Carlos Osorio, File AP Photo
Former Zachary star and LSU redshirt freshman quarterback Lindsey Scott Jr. has announced he's leaving the Tigers' football program.
Head coach Ed Orgeron commented on Scott's announcement.
Scott is a former Warrick Dunn Award winner for the WAFB-TV high school football player of the year.
He was having a hard time getting reps during fall camp behind senior incumbent Danny Etling and quickly progressing true freshman Myles Brennan.
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(SLTRIB) — Utah’s most prominent anti-porn lawmaker wants to give people the ability to sue pornographers in an attempt to prove that watching their product causes emotional and psychological damage.
It is one of two related bills being drafted by state Sen. Todd Weiler, R-Woods Cross, who received national attention for leading the 2016 resolution declaring a public health crisis caused by pornography, a first in the United States. Weiler is working on a second bill that he says would close a loophole requiring public libraries to filter out pornography on wireless internet connections, not just wired connections.
He not only wants to limit access to sexually explicit material to children and teens, but he believes pornographers should be held liable for the impacts their products have on adults.
“Right now porn is available without any warnings and labeling, without any protections online,” Weiler said. “This would just open the valve for a cause of action. Let these attorneys go after these cases.”
Release from the Augusta County Library: FISHERSVILLE, Va. - The Augusta County Library will soon be offering reciprocal borrowing with Houff Library at Blue Ridge Community College in Weyers Cave, Va.
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ISLAMABAD, June 15 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Mawaz Sharif arrived here Thursday to appear before the Joint Investigation Team (JIT) set up by the Supreme Court to probe Panama Papers case.
He was accompanied by Chief Minister Punjab Shahbaz Sharif and son
Hussain Nawaz. He waved to the large number of party workers gathered outside the venue to show solidarity with the Prime Minister.
The prime minister’s sons Hassan Nawaz and Hussain Nawaz had already appeared before the JIT and recorded their statements.
Hundreds of the PML-N leaders and workers gathered outside the Federal Judicial Academy building to express solidarity with the prime minister.
Strict security arrangements were made around the Academy building with multiple tiers of security cordons.
Southeast Asia is the world's hottest online battleground. This infographic explores the unique market dynamics, and three ways companies can win.
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12:57 Reported News Briefs Kislev 23, 5778 , 11/12/17 Kislev 23, 5778 , 11/12/17 Operation underway to clear mines in Golan The Mine Clearance Authority is currently carrying out an explosion of about 300 mines in the Golan Heights.
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Femi Fani-Kayode, former Aviation Minister, on Wednesday reacted to the alleged rumour that candidates participating in the ongoing recruitment into the force wrote examination in Arabic.
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, chieftain, who condemned the alleged act, wondered why there are Arabic insignia on Nigerian notes, Army’s coat of arm and also the Computer-Based Test (CBT) taken by intending officers.
In a tweet, the former Minister stressed that Nigerians are not Arab, hence “this madness must stop.”
The tweet reads, “Arabic words on our bank notes. Arabic inscriptions on our Army’s coat of arms. Arabic language part of the Police CBT examination.
“What is going on? Is Nigeria an Arab colony or Saudi Arabia? Are all Nigerians Muslims? Must we bow to the Arabs too? This madness must stop
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By SARA ARTHURS Staff Writer Flu is becoming more prevalent, and area health officials are encouraging people to get vaccinated if they haven't already, and stay home if they are sick.
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A four-year scholarship to West Virginia Wesleyan is up for grabs, so several high school juniors are brushing up on their application skills. The scholarship includes tuition, fees, and even room and board at the Buckhannon campus. The winner will be announced on June 21st at the 2017 West Virginia Scholar Award Luncheon at Wesleyan.
April 10 Everi Holdings Inc
* Everi Holdings announces proposed refinancing of senior secured notes and first lien term loan
* Everi Holdings Inc - Expects Q1 consolidated revenues to be in a range of approximately $233 million to $238 million
* Everi Holdings Inc - Sees its quarterly net loss to be in a range of approximately $6 million to $4 million for three months ended March 31, 2017
* Everi Holdings Inc - Is seeking to refinance its outstanding $335 million aggregate principal amount of senior secured notes due 2021
* Everi Holdings Inc - Is also seeking to refinance its its existing first lien term loan that matures in 2020
* Everi Holdings Inc - Also expects consolidated adjusted EBITDA for Q1 of 2017 to be in a range of approximately $52 million to $54 million
* Q1 earnings per share view $-0.13, revenue view $221.0 million -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Seven police officers and some residents have been killed at Galadimawa Roundabout in Abuja on Monday night.
It was learnt that the assailants, who were in a vehicle, shot the men in a surprise attack and zoomed off after the dastardly act earlier on Tuesday.
Our correspondent gathered that the incident caused panic as motorists and residents ran away in fright as gunshots went on incessantly.
But it could not be immediately ascertained if the attackers went away with the firearms of the slain policemen.
The bodies of the slain cops were later evacuated from the scene in a police van. The pictures of the men later surfaced online.
The Commissioner of Police, Sadiq Bello, who confirmed the incident, said he was in a briefing and could not provide details of the attack.
He stated that the Command would soon issue a statement on the incident.
The thermometers in New Hampton hit 91 degrees Fahrenheit at 3 p.m. Friday though the heat index said it should feel like 97, and it was going to be even worse on Saturday.
Area residents and visitors flocked to the New Hampton Municipal Pool and Splash Pad in order to beat the heat. There were 497 attendees on Friday.
“The pool’s a good way to stay cool,” said Megan Swestka of Protivin while unloading children from the car. “I was waiting all winter for the heat, so I’m not going to complain about it.”
She must have absolutely loved Friday and Saturday then. The high temperature in New Hampton was 92 on Friday and 95 on Saturday, before a storm front moved through the area and dropped temperatures by almost 30 degrees.
— For more on this story, see the July 3 New Hampton Tribune.
In this Tuesday, April 11, 2017 photo, North Park Elementary School principal Yadira Downing, center right facing camera, with glasses on, talks with faculty, staff and parents following the shooting death of a teacher and a student on Monday at the school in San Bernardino, Calif. Classes are scheduled to resume Monday, April 17, with additional personnel and crisis counselors on hand to help students who may need support.
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April 5 China Mining Resources Group Ltd :
* On 5 april 2017, purchaser, vendor and guarantor entered into agreement
* Purchaser agreed to purchase, and vendor agreed to sell sale shares at consideration of HK$330 million
* Purchaser is Combined Success, vendor is Fung Wai, an investment holding co Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Two Killed As Gunmen Open Fire at Funeral in Jamaica
KINGSTON, Jamaica, Monday December 11, 2017 – Two people were killed and seven others injured when gunmen opened fire on mourners at a funeral service in Jamaica yesterday afternoon.
Reports indicate that three armed men were transported to Kings Chapel Seventh-day Adventist Church in east Kingston and launched a surprise attack on mourners in the church yard just after 3 p.m.
Local media houses also reported that amidst the mayhem that ensued, one of the attackers was held by some people attending the service and was beaten.
He was subsequently rescued by police and taken to hospital.
The incident took place at the funeral of 30-year-old Romaine White who was stabbed in downtown Kingston last month.
Jamaica has recorded more than 1,500 murders so far this year.
If you are driving over the holiday be careful when you stop for gas. The Secret Service has sent out a warning about a surge in gas pump credit card skimmers. Authorities say to check the seal on the pump. If it hasn’t been tampered with, it’s safe to use. If the lock has been altered, or the credit card reader itself looks out of the ordinary you should pay inside.
From unlikely Hollywood admirers to topless horseback riding in Siberia, we take a look at the things that shocked us most about Vladimir Putin.
Major-General Yoav Mordechai, the Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories, has sent a harsh letter to the head of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) delegation in Judea, Samaria and Gaza following the incident in which a Red Crescent ambulance was documented assisting Palestinian Authority rioters in Ramallah under the guise of medical treatment.
Mordechai wrote "I view this very seriously and demand that you investigate the case and update [us] on the findings."
A decade or so ago, the numbers coming out of Exxon Mobil were so good as to be slightly embarrassing. In 2008, as the world entered a deep recession, the energy giant made profits of more than $5 million an hour.
But Friday’s fourth-quarter gains—a 400% rise compared with a year earlier—only looked gaudy because of one-off items, most of them accounting gains from corporate tax cuts. On an adjusted basis, earnings fell slightly. Investors were clearly unimpressed, sending the shares down by as much as 6% in early trading.
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The former “Most Interesting Man in the World” is now a spokesman for Astral Tequila!
Former Dos Equis spokesman, Jonathan Goldsmith, is back!
Except now he’s selling a different kind of liquor – Astral Tequila!
HOUSTON Exxon Mobil Corp plans to restart a gasoline-producing fluidic catalytic cracking unit this week, perhaps as early as Thursday, at its 502,500 barrel per day (bpd) Baton Rouge, Louisiana, refinery, said sources familiar with plant operations on Tuesday.
An Exxon spokeswoman declined to discuss operations at the Baton Rouge refinery.
The refinery's two 110,000 bpd FCCUs are shut for planned overhauls. The first FCCU was shut on Jan. 9 and the second on Jan. 27. Both cat crackers are expected to be back in production by the end of February.
(Reporting by Erwin Seba Editing by W Simon)
Jim Cramer sits down with New Relic founder and CEO Lew Cirne to hear about how software strategies are transforming businesses from consumer goods to genetics.
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* YTWO FORMATIVE SIGNS ITS FIRST DEAL IN US WITH ONE OF THE LEADING HOMEBUILDERS Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
× Crane collapses onto homes near Ft. Lauderdale, 2 injured
LAUDERHILL, Fla. — Several homes were damaged when a crane collapsed in a neighborhood near Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Wednesday afternoon.
two people were injured — the crane operator and an occupant of one of the homes.
The crane was working to erect a power pole for Florida Power and Light when it toppled over. It’s not clear what happened to cause it to fall.
Independent MP Lawrence Llamas has said it is ‘essential’ that the Government undertakes the relevant assessments in the awarding of government contracts.
This comes amid a dispute between the Government and Grand Home Care over the reassignment of the contract to provide at the care at the John Mackintosh elderly residential wing.
This saw concerned employees of Grand Home Care lead a demonstration outside Unite the Union headquarters amidst news that MedDoc Healthcare would take over the contract.
A collision between two Seattle firetrucks responding to a call sent eight firefighters to the hospital.
Fire department officials tell the Seattle Times (http://bit.ly/2iWU8W5) that the firefighters suffered no serious injuries in the Sunday morning crash and were treated and released.
Department spokeswoman Alice Kim says a fire engine and ladder truck responding to an automatic fire alarm collided just before 8 a.m.
The ladder truck went through an empty parking lot and smashed the storefront of a massage business.
Seattle Police Department Detective Mark Jamieson says the cause of the crash is under investigation.
Kim says the fire department will conduct an internal investigation.
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Information from: The Seattle Times, http://www.seattletimes.com
A staffer for U.S. Rep. Roger Williams was among those shot and wounded when a gunman opened fire on a congressional baseball practice, and Williams himself hurt his ankle - but the other three Republican Texas congressmen attending weren't injured. Also at practice were U.S. Reps.
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Last Man Standing may be returning to TV!
CMT is in the preliminary talks to revive Tim Allen‘s canceled ABC comedy, THR reports.
According the reports, the network is in the very early stages of negotiating a price for the expensive show that was canceled by ABC back in May after six seasons.
It is also unclear how many episodes the potential revival season of Last Man Standing would get if it was to get picked up.
The comedy series wouldn’t be the first series that CMT picked up after it was axed by ABC. Last May, the network picked up Nashville for at least two more seasons.
WEST POINT, N.Y. (AP) -- Simone Askew is making history as the first black woman to lead the Long Grey Line at the U.S. Military Academy.
But first, she's joining a long, grimy line of cadets ending basic training with a traditional 12-mile (19-kilometer) march Monday.
The 20-year-old international history major from Fairfax, Virginia, assumes duties this week as first captain of the 4,400-member Corps of Cadets. That's the highest position in the cadet chain of command at West Point.
Pat Locke, one of two black women in the first class of women to graduate from West Point in 1980, says Askew is a terrific role model.
Pam Askew adds that her daughter is a natural leader.
Brig. Gen. Steve Gilland says Askew exemplifies the academy's values of duty, honor and country.
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Roseanne Got FIRED & Sparked Petty Chaos
Ah yes, we love this song, especially when it involves proud MAGA minions like Roseanne who got clapped by ABC over shamelessly racist tweets about ex-Obama advisor Valerie Jarrett in a long overdue moment that sent Twitter into a hilariously PETTY tizzy.
Peep the absolute pettiest reactions to Roseanne’s well-deserved firing on the flip.
Robin S. Day, 53, formerly of Burlington, passed away Wednesday June 27, 2018.
Robin was born March 12, 1965 in New Britain, son of the late Arvid and Audrey (Bidwell) Day. Robin had a
big heart and loved to help people. He was a very talented artist and mechanic and loved motorcycles.
He leaves his brother, Jeffrey Day and his wife Christine of Bolton; his nephew Colin Day of Bristol; a
special friend Beth Reese of Terryville and many other friends.
A graveside service will be held 2:30PM Wednesday July 25, 2018 in Peacedale Cemetery Bristol. Scott
Funeral Home 169 Main St., Terryville is assisting the family with arrangements.
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Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper is telling California lawmakers to set standards for edible marijuana goods and driving under the influence of cannabis as soon as possible to avoid repeating mistakes that his state made when it legalized recreational pot. A California Senate committee heard from the Democratic governor Tuesday as the Legislature prepares to regulate sales of the drug.
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Maroon 5 just announced that their next album will be called “Red Pill Blues” and it’ll be available on November 3rd.. it features their current hit single “What Lovers Do”, as well as previous releases “Cold” and “Don’t Wanna Know”.
It’s available for pre-order today.. and for the record, Maroon 5 would like you to know that the title of the new album is a reference to “The Matrix”, not a men’s rights movement, which has co-opted the idea of “taking the red pill” as part of its fight against feminism.
SAO PAULO, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Brazilian federal prosecutors have charged two Banco Bradesco SA executives with corruption in a probe over alleged unethical negotiations between the bank and government tax auditors, according to a document filed by the federal prosecutors’ office.
Luiz Carlos Angelotti and Domingos Abreu were charged in the probe, known in Brazil as “Operation Zealots.” Bradesco declined to comment. (Reporting by Carolina Mandl and Tatiana Bautzer; Editing by Leslie Adler)
WAUWATOSA — Lanes are all clear on I-41/45 at Burliegh following semi rollover accident Saturday afternoon, February 3rd.
#MilwaukeeCounty, Two left NB lanes on I-41/US 45 at Burleigh St are closed due to a traffic incident. #Planahead to avoid the delays and use alt route. pic.twitter.com/YeSsNmZaeg — 511 Wisconsin (@511WI) February 3, 2018
The accident happened around 11:00 a.m.
Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office said the truck was carrying 44,000 pounds of paper rolls. The truck was going too fast, lost control and struck a median and light pole. The truck was heading northbound but pushed the light pole into the southbound lanes.
Authorities say very minor injuries are reported.
Even though the scene is clear, they’re waiting for crews to come and salt the area before reopening.
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LONDON, March 20 (Reuters) - British online supermarket Ocado on Tuesday reported quarterly retail revenue growth in line with its latest guidance, though trade in the final week of the period was dented by wintry weather.
The firm, which warned on annual earnings last month, said retail revenue rose 11.7 percent to 363.4 million pounds ($510.2 million) in the 13 weeks to March 4, its fiscal first quarter.
That compares with growth in Ocado's 2016-17 year of 12.4 percent and guidance for the 2017-18 year of growth of 10-15 percent as it increases distribution capacity and grows market share.
Ocado said the outcome for the quarter was impacted by adverse weather conditions in the final week, equivalent to nearly 1 percent of sales. ($1 = 0.7123 pounds) (Reporting by James Davey; editing by Kate Holton)
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PASADENA, Ca. (KFSM)- Students with the Bentonville High School band marched in the Rose Bowl Parade Monday (Jan. 2) morning in Pasadena, California.
The students were chosen to march in the Bands of America Honor Band which is based out of Indianapolis, Indiana. A total of 12 students from Arkansas were chosen to be a part of the band; 11 from Bentonville and one from Beebe.
(Photo sent in by BPS Director of Communications Paul Stolt)
From L to R: Brooke Berger, Megan Tidwell, Mason Moore, Madalyn Manning, Claire Castagna, Parker McPherson, Erica Baldwin, Devon Fuentes, Ethan Andrews, Sarah Watt, and Cameron Manning.
In Port St. Lucie, Fla., burglars were caught on video surveillance trying to break into a gas station. What the suspects weren't expecting was impact resistant glass to stand between them and the inside pf the store. Check out what happens after the glass breaks.
× Vice President Mike Pence to attend three events in Wisconsin on Wednesday
MILWAUKEE — Vice President Mike Pence will attend three events in Wisconsin during a visit Wednesday, April 25, a White House official said.
The vice president will give a speech promoting recently enacted tax cuts during an event sponsored by America First Policies, a pro-President Donald Trump group. He will then attend a roundtable organized by affiliated super PAC America First Action before raising money for Gov. Scott Walker’s re-election campaign at a dinner.
The vice president is scheduled to arrive at General Mitchell International Airport at 3:30 p.m.
His speech at the America First Policies event is scheduled for 4:15 p.m. Before the vice president’s remarks, a roundtable of U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman, Foxconn special assistant Louis Woo, and Job Creators Network chief executive Alfredo Ortiz will promote the tax cuts.
Don’t forget, Father’s day is this weekend! It doesn’t have to be much, just probably shouldn’t get a tie.
In any case, no matter what you get your father, he will love. For Kyrie, that meant remodeling his Father’s house.
“He sacrificed a lot,” Kyrie Irving said of his father. “He ultimately gave up his dream to play basketball professionally [to support his family]. He really was super dad.”
The remodel included brand new appliances, decorations, even walls were torn down to make it open concept.
“It’s his first house,” Kyrie says. “I think he wants it to be his only house. This is where I grew up, and I respect him even more for wanting to keep it. But I know there’s always things he wants to improve on in the house.”
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A routine trip to the dentist last year may have played a key role in saving an Oregon veteran’s life. Shawn Montgomery, who visited the Portland Community College Sylvania Dental Clinic last April, had a small discoloration on his face that concerned his dentist.
Dr. April Love suggested he see a dermatologist about the mark, which turned out to be stage 2 melanoma, Fox 12 reported. Montgomery, who is now cancer-free, wound up having an egg-sized growth removed from his face.
WOMAN HAS LEG AMPUTATED AFTER BREAK WOULDN'T HEAL
“I was shocked,” he told Fox 12. “It really didn’t hit me until the second procedure until they had to take a large chunk out of my face.”
Montgomery told the news outlet that up until his diagnosis, he didn’t really understand what melanoma was.
“I thought they were just going to take a little snip out of there,” he said.
(CNN) At least 60 people died in a prison riot in Brazil over the weekend, state-run media reported Monday. The 17-hour uprising started Sunday afternoon as part of a rivalry between two criminal organizations at the Anísio Jobim Prison Complex in the city of Manaus, Agencia Brasil reported, citing the country's Public Safety Secretary Sergio Fontes.
A representative for Ric Flair says the pro wrestling legend has been hospitalized in Atlanta and is dealing with some "tough medical issues."
Melinda Morris Zanoni confirmed a report on Saturday that the 68-year-old Flair had been hospitalized, and stated he was admitted for routine monitoring. Zanoni provided an update early Monday, asking for "prayers & positive energy" because Flair has "tough medical issues."
Former pro wrestler Mick Foley and wrestling executive Eric Bischoff are among those wishing Flair well on Twitter.
Known for his flamboyant outfits and "Nature Boy" nickname, Flair made his professional debut in 1972 and was inducted into the World Wrestling Entertainment Hall of Fame in 2008.
Oregon State Police issued a press release that on December 4, 2017, at about 3:45 a.m., an Oregon State Police Trooper conducted a traffic stop on an SUV, operated by 28-year-old Andrew Garrigan and 27-year-old passenger Jacob Runion, age 27, both from Houston, Texas. The SUV was stopped for failing to drive within the lane of travel on Highway 140 near Memorial Drive, in Klamath Falls. During the traffic stop, a consent search of the vehicle revealed two manufactured compartments containing $444,030 in U.S. currency, suspected controlled substances and various other prescription pills. Garrigan and Runion were arrested and lodged in the Klamath County Jail on a number of charges including money laundering and manufacture and distribution of controlled substances.
CHESTER, S.C. (AP) - Authorities say a father and son from North Carolina died when their motor home flipped over an embankment and caught fire on Interstate 77 in South Carolina.
Multiple media outlets say 53-year-old Christopher Gragg and 23-year-old Cody Gragg of Lenoir died in the crash Saturday in Chester County.
Troopers say a tire on their 2003 motor home blew out, causing the driver to lose control. They say the vehicle hit the guardrail, went down the embankment and caught fire.
Troopers tell WBTV that Cody Gragg raced motorcycles and that the two were on their way to a race in Georgia.
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What odds are Argentina to win the World Cup?
9/1
Who's the coach?
Jorge Sampaoli, whose job is to help Messi deal with the pressure. Has said: "Messi has a revolver put to his head called the World Cup."
Who's the star?
If you need help with this question, perhaps football is not for you.
Best thing about them
Besides Messi, a potent strike force of Sergio Aguero, Gonzalo Higuian and Paulo Dybala.
SINGAPORE - Homegrown food and beverage maker Super Group, a household name for its Owl-brand coffee, said on Tuesday (April 18) it will suspend trading at the close of a Dutch buyout offer on April 25.
The mainboard-listed company disclosed that acceptances for the offer has crossed the key 90-per cent threshold at which the Dutch tea and coffee group Jacobs Douwe Egberts (JDE) can take the firm private. JDE's vehicle, Sapphire Investments, owns 91.73 per cent of Super as of 5pm on April 17, Super said in a filing with the Singapore Exchange.
In a separate statement on Tuesday, JDE reiterated that it intends to go ahead and delist Super. JDE made the all-cash offer of S$1.30 per share, valuing Super at around S$1.45 billion, last November.
Super shares closed up 0.4 per cent at S$1.30 on Monday.
Actor, ‘Aki’ welcomes first child after 6 years of marriage [PHOTO]
Renowned Nollywood actor, Chinedu Ikedieze, popularly known as Aki, has been blessed with a child. The diminutive actor took to his Instagram page @chineduikedieze to make the announcement, although he did not disclose the sex of the child. With a photo attachment of the baby, he wrote: “UNTO US A CHILD IS BORN... Read Full Story
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Chris Del Conte has been formally introduced as the new athletic director at Texas.
Del Conte portrayed Texas as the dream destination for any athletic director. It has one of the wealthiest and largest athletic departments in the country, a massive, passionate alumni base that spreads from coast to coast, and an internationally recognizable brand
It also a place that has struggled through losing football, unrest in the fan base and an unsettled administration in recent years. Del Conte will be Texas’ fourth athletic director since 2013. He comes from TCU.
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The Chinese Basketball Association is on tour in the US, with teams playing against US professional squads. Calla Yu from VOA's Mandarin Service was at a recent game in the Washington area.
Hear from Dawn Staley and the Gamecocks after being announced as a No. 2 seed in the Women's NCAA Tournament.
We caught up with Jay Douglas, the manager of Bunzel's meat department, and John Adams, the manager of Bunzel's deli and bakery, to talk about the history of the old-fashioned meat market and what's new. The meat market moved to the corner of 90th and Burleigh in 2016. The move has helped the local business elevate and broaden their product offering.
Stop in and visit with Jay or John, they will be sure to give you some delicious eats.
Or join them at Stein & Dine where they will be sampling cheese and sausage!
ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) — Cedar Ridge beat McNeil, 66-13 in district 13-6A action.
The Raiders improve to 2-0 in district play, and 5-1 on the year. They’ll play Stony Point on Friday.
The Mavs fall to 1-5 this season, and 0-2 in 13-6A. They take on Westwood next week.
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Main message: South Korean designer Joohyung You spent four years as a player for the German soccer club Bonner SC before changing careers and attending Esmod Seoul. His first show in Tokyo was supported by GQ Japan, giving it a higher quality of production than what is typical for young brands. Inspired by a photo book showing images of Russian and Ukrainian criminals, You turned out a collection of utilitarian pants, workwear-inspired jumpsuits and toggle coats in shades of beige, olive-green, gray and mustard. A few athletic influences such as puffer jackets and snaps down the sides of pant legs harked back to You’s past life.
The result: The cool, street-ready collection was a strong first showing and makes You one to watch.
John Grisham, known for his internationally best-selling legal thrillers, will visit Wichita in October to promote his newest book, “The Rooster Bar.” Associated Press File photo
Legal & General Group Plc -- Moody's upgrades the holding company debt ratings of eight European insurance groups following a change in methodology
Pregnant Joanna Gaines won’t have to sit for a deposition because the lawsuit involving her furniture line has settled without her help.
Standard Furniture Manufacturing Company and LF Products have closed their case over the quality of the raw material being used for Joanna and husband Chip Gaines‘ Magnolia Home furniture line, according to The Blast.
Page Six previously reported that Joanna, 39, wanted a whopping $150,000 per hour to sit for questioning, but a judge later ruled that she wouldn’t get a paycheck for her time.
Now the “Fixer Upper” star is free to nest as she pleases as she awaits the arrival of her fifth child.
This article originally appeared in the New York Post.
President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump leave MedStar Washington Hospital Center, where Rep. Steve Scalise (R-La.) was taken after being shot.
President Trump made a surprise visit to MedStar Washington Hospital Center, where Rep. Steve Scalise was being treated for his injuries after Wednesday's shooting at a Republican congressional baseball practice.
The president and First Lady Melania Trump took two bouquets of white flowers to the hospital.
MedStar Washington said Wednesday evening that Scalise was in critical condition and would need more operations.
Scalise (R-La.), his party's No. 3 leader in the House, was among four people wounded when a rifle-wielding attacker fired on lawmakers on a baseball field in Alexandria, Va., outside Washington. The attacker was shot by police and later died.
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So fans of Emmerdale were no doubt ecstatic when she was back on their screens again in the ITV soap tonight.
However, Gemma Atkinson, who used to play Carly Hope in the show, only appeared for a second unfortunately.
A photo of Carly and Marlon Dingle (Mark Charnock) flashed up on the screen during one of the scenes on tonight's show.
This came about after Marlon's date with school teacher Jessie Grant (Sandra Marvin) started hotting up.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A man who admits bilking a South Carolina project turning warheads into nuclear reactor fuel says he’s too old and too sick to go to prison.
The Augusta Chronicle reports that Philip Thompson, who admits the scheme took more than $5 million over five years, asked a federal judge Monday to let him serve his sentence at home.
Attorney Martin Puetz tells U.S. District Judge Michelle Childs that if the 67-year-old Thompson is sentenced to home confinement, the government won’t have to pay medical bills. Puetz says just two prescriptions for Thompson’s multiple sclerosis cost $10,000 a month.
Childs postponed her decision, saying she wants to study information on Thompson’s health
A sentencing hearing for Thompson’s co-defendant, Aaron Vennefron, is also being delayed.
Each could get five years in prison.
The metro Detroit doctor accused of mutilating the genitals of young girls is expected in court today. Dr. Jumana Nagarwala remains locked up this morning.
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Washington (CNN) Republican Rep. Diane Black of Tennessee recently cited pornography, along with the deterioration of the family and violent movies, as a contributing factor to gun violence in schools.
Black made the remarks during a listening session with local pastors last week, according to audio obtained by HuffPost and posted Tuesday.
"Why do we see kids being so violent? What's out there? What makes them do that?" Black said. "Because, as a nurse, I go back to root cause. And I think it's a couple things," Black said, listing off deterioration of the family and violent movies, before mentioning pornography.
"Pornography. It's available. It's available on the shelf when you walk in the grocery store. Yeah, you have to reach up to get it, but there's pornography there," Black says in the audio. "All of this is available without parental guidance."
She adds, "And I think that's a big part of the root cause, that we see so many young people that have mental illness get caught in these places."
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The book takes children through a series of Riverside landmarks including the Mission Inn, Mt. Rubidoux, Fairmont park and others Riverside, CA - Riverside husband-and-wife team Mark and Giselle Cloud recently paired up with illustrator Jessica Provencher to create a new children's book about their city.
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Jacoby Brissett understands Sunday will be Peyton Manning’s show.
The newest Indianapolis Colts quarterback just wants to honor the old one properly – with a winning performance against San Francisco.
“I went to the Peyton Manning camp when I was in college,” Brissett said. “I enjoyed watching him growing up and I still do.”
Alex Douglass was a CrossFit and running enthusiast who ran a 50-mile ultra-marathon when he wasn’t working his day job as a state police trooper.
All of that was ended by a sniper’s bullet.
Douglass survived the ambush that took his comrade’s life on Sept. 12, 2014, but the devastating wounds caused by that single rifle shot still haven’t healed.
On Monday, Douglass got a chance to confront his alleged assailant, describing years of pain and rehabilitation for a jury weighing capital murder charges against the man he called a coward. Douglass testified against Eric Frein (freen), the anti-government survivalist who prosecutors say targeted the Blooming Grove barracks in hopes of sparking a revolution. Frein was caught after a 48-day manhunt.
Prosecutors plan to rest their case on Tuesday.
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Suspect Arrested In Rapid City Homicide, Victim Identified
by Sarah Blakely
(AP) Rapid City police have arrested a suspect in a New Year’s Day homicide.
Authorities say the 26-year-old Rapid City man is a suspect in the fatal stabbing of 20-year-old Juan Legarda Jr., of Rapid City, about 2 a.m. Sunday.
Officers who responded to the disturbance found three injured people. Legarda was pronounced dead at the scene, and the other two were taken to a hospital with injuries not believed to be life-threatening.
The suspect was arrested on murder and aggravated assault counts as well as unrelated warrants. Formal charges were pending.
Here is legion scoreboard from Tuesday night.
WESTCO Zephyrs 6, Bridgeport Bombers 3
WP: Graham Robbins 6 IP, 3 K, 2 BB, 2 ER (3 R)
LP: Jake Wallesen 5.1 IP, 3 K, 0 BB, 4 ER (6 R)
-Trent Richter, Creighton Dike, Harold Baez, Jack Jones, Ty Corr all two hit nights for the Z’s
-Kort Dye 2 hits, RBI for the Bombers
Gering PVC 11, Sidney 3
WP: Lance Garcia 4 IP, 4 K, 3 BB, 2 ER (3 R)
-Sidney committed 7 errors
-Austin Abbott 3 hits, RBI, run scored
-Anthony Walker 1-2, 2 RBI, BB, run scored
WESTCO Express 19, Bridgeport JR’s 3
WP: Porter Robbins 4 IP, 4 K, 2 BB, 0 ER
-Porter Robbins 3-4, 3 runs, RBI
-Lawrence White 5 RBI
-Kyle Henderson, Kyler Kautz, Jerald Ybarra 2 RBI apiece
Gering B&C Steel 13, Sidney 0
-Jerod Balthazor, Jace Heimerman, Blake Greene combined for the shutout for Gering
-Riley Schanaman 4-4, 3 RBI, 2 runs
-Riley Gaudreault 3-3, 3 RBI, 3 runs
-Brady Radzymski 2-4, RBI
The body of a 17-year-old Toronto man who went missing after his canoe capsized in Sturgeon Lake earlier this week has been found, Ontario Provincial Police say.
Salar Alizadeli was one of four men, all from Toronto, who were in the canoe in the Kawartha Lakes area when it overturned on Oct. 1.
On Tuesday, the body 18-year-old Mohammadmehdi Ahmadi, was pulled from the lake, located just north of Lindsay, Ont. The two other men survived.
Const. Jackie Hildenbrand, of the City of Kawartha Lakes's OPP detachment said the four men were a group of friends who were cottaging in the area, and went canoeing before dawn.
Emergency personnel were at the scene at about 2 a.m.
"It was really foggy. There was really dense fog on the lake," Const. Jackie Hildenbrand, of the City of Kawartha Lakes's OPP detachment, said Tuesday.
None of the men were wearing life jackets when the canoe capsized, she added.
Alizadeli was pulled from the south shore of Sturgeon Lake at around 2 p.m. on Friday, OPP say.
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CHICAGO--Former Chicago Police Supt. Garry McCarthy says there needs to be more emphasis on stopping criminals then criticizing police.
McCarthy spoke on the WGN-TV Morning News Monday.
He wanted to clarify statements made in a "60 minutes" interview about Chicago street violence.
McCarthy said he is not critical nor does he blame police who are being cautious because of the anti-police climate.
McCarthy says performance-based policing has taken a back seat to politics.
Watch the interview with Garry McCarthy in the video player above
In honor of the Acadia National Park Centennial, New Jersey photographer Anthony “Tony” Palumbo, Marie Yarborough of Acadia National Park, Tim Garrity of the Mount Desert Island Historical Society, Kathy Macleod of the Bar Harbor Historical Society and photographers George Soules and Kelly Mitchell worked together to find historic images of Mount Desert Island and combine them with contemporary images of the same location.
The Mount Desert Islander has published those images in its pages, and we present them here in one place.
Then and Now is a collaborative centennial project of the Mount Desert Island Historical Society, Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor Historical Society, Kelly Mitchell at The Limited Lens and Tony Palumbo. Historic image courtesy of Acadia National Park; contemporary image by Kelly Mitchell, The Limited Lens.
The Reds have travelled to Germany to take on Bundesliga side Hoffenheim in the first leg of their Champions League playoff qualifier.
And they looked to be in high spirits as they trained at Wirsol Rhein-Neckar-Stadium on Monday evening.
However, manager Klopp will be without Philippe Coutinho, Adam Lallana and Daniel Sturridge, who are all sidelined through injury.
Coutinho – who handed in a transfer request last week amid interest from Barcelona – is out with a back complaint while hamstring and thigh injuries keep Sturridge and Lallana out.
Click through the gallery above to see all the best snaps as Liverpool train before their Champions League qualifier against Hoffenheim!
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. -- A prominent white nationalist website that promoted a Virginia rally that ended in deadly violence Saturday is losing its internet domain host.
GoDaddy tweeted late Sunday night that it has given the Daily Stormer 24 hours to move its domain to another provider because the site has violated GoDaddy's terms of service.
We informed The Daily Stormer that they have 24 hours to move the domain to another provider, as they have violated our terms of service. — GoDaddy (@GoDaddy) August 14, 2017
GoDaddy spokesman Dan Race tells the New York Daily News that the Daily Stormer violated its terms of service by labeling a woman killed in an attack at the event in Charlottesville "fat" and "childless." Heather Heyer was killed Saturday when police say a man plowed his car into a group of demonstrators protesting the white nationalist rally.
Shortly after GoDaddy tweeted its decision, the site posted an article claiming it had been hacked and would be shut down.
His last presidential vacation behind him, Barack Obama is entering the closing stretch of his term, an eleventh-hour push to tie up loose ends and put finishing touches on his legacy before handing the reins to President-elect Donald Trump. Obama returns to Washington at midday Monday from Hawaii with less than three weeks remaining in his presidency.
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Kim Kardashian showed off her curves in yet another revealing outfit
The 36-year-old - who regularly treats her 101 million Instagram followers to an array of sizzling snaps - was pictured leaving her hotel and heading to an interview on US talk show The View.
Kim Kardashian definitely dressed to impress for the appearance, with her showing off her assets to the maximum in a dangerously low-cut coset-style top and a pair of loose flared black trousers.
The reality TV babe’s attire nearly struggled to contain her ample bust and she oozed sex appeal as she made her way to a waiting car.
BERLIN (Reuters) - A German court has found a Syrian refugee guilty of attempting to defraud Islamic State, a court spokeswoman said on Monday, granting legal protection to a group viewed as terrorists by the European Union.
A judge in the district court in the southwestern city of Saarbruecken sentenced the 39-year old hairdresser from Damascus to two years in prison for trying to get Islamic State operatives to transfer him up to 180,000 euros ($212,400.00).
The judge ruled that the man used the false pretence that he would carry out attacks in Germany for Islamic State using explosives. The money was never transferred to the man.
The court rejected the prosecution's argument that the man was guilty of the more serious crime of planning to carry out attacks on behalf of the militant organization.
Both parties have appealed the ruling to the Federal Supreme Court, the court spokeswoman said. The Syrian refugee was named only as Hasan A. due to German privacy laws.
Leke Baiyewu, Abuja Budget padding, which marred the 2016 Appropriation Bill, appears to be rearing its head again in the 2017 budget estimates as the Senate Committee on Housing and Urban Development has alleged the presence of a strange vote in one of the estimates. On Tuesday, the Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr. […]
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New Delhi : The Reserve Bank of India has issued licence to Bank of China to launch operations in India, official sources said on Wednesday.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had made a commitment to Chinese President Xi Jinping to allow Bank of China to set up branches in India when they met on the sidelines of the SCO summit in Chinese city of Qingdao last month.
“The RBI has issued licence to Bank of China to set up its first branch in India. It was a commitment made by the prime minister to the President of China,” said a source.
“People in the Neighborhood” show host Scott Lane and KGFX listeners received an update from Jon Hegg on the “Holiday Jam” concert Dec. 11 at 7:30pm at TF Riggs High School in Pierre. The event is sponsored by the Pierre/Ft. Pierre Rotary Club and benefits the Boys and Girls Club of the Capital Area. http://www.drgnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Jon-Hegg-HEGG-BROS-HOLIDAY-JAM-12-11-17.mp3
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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) leaves the field after an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017, in Orchard Park, N.Y. The Patriots beat the Bills 23-3. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
A school teacher in Boston posted a photo of New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady to get drivers to slow down for a crosswalk.
The teacher said drivers speed through the intersection where children are usually present. He said the School Crossing signs that were placed in the intersection usually get run over.
He was feeling deflated after so many people speeding, so he did something about it…😂😂
He decided drivers would pay more attention if there was a photo of Brady attached to the signs. He says it’s worked, as more drivers have been slowing down through the crosswalk.
KITCHENER — A threat of violence was found written on school property at Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute on Tuesday.
Waterloo Regional Police said they were called to the Charles Street school at 11:30 a.m. because of a note that pointed to "an act of violence."
Police said no evidence was found to support the threat.
Police, along with the school, are attempting to find the author of the note.
GRANDE PRAIRIE, A.B. — The Grande Prairie RCMP are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing teen.
15-year-old Mackenzie Heidt was reported missing Tuesday. She was last seen near Grande Prairie Composite High School on Monday afternoon and has not been in touch with her family since.
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Mackenzie is described as: Aboriginal, standing 5’9” tall, weighing 150 lbs., with medium-length brown hair, and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing black leggings, a pink sweater, and a black jacket.
There is a concern for Heidt’s well-being, and police would like to locate and speak with her as soon as possible.
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A Greenpeace activist holds a banner which reads 'EDF is bankrupt' in front of the France's state-owned electricity company EDF headquarters during the company's 2016 annual results presentation in Paris, France, February 14, 2017. EDF pledged on Tuesday to deliver positive cash flow next year before it has to invest in upgrading its aging French nuclear plants and building new reactors in Britain.
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US president Donald Trump says reports of his administration’s connection to Russia is “nonsense”.
Trump, who stated this Wednesday via his Twitter account said it the allegations was an attempt to cover-up mistakes of the Hillary Clinton campaign.
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“This Russian connection nonsense is merely an attempt to cover-up the many mistakes made in Hillary Clinton’s losing campaign,” he said.
This Russian connection non-sense is merely an attempt to cover-up the many mistakes made in Hillary Clinton's losing campaign. — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 15, 2017
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Welcome to the 100th round up of the Tuesday Photo Challenge! It feels rather amazing to me that we’ve hit the centennial mark, which is solely due to the effort that each of you put into yours posts, time after time!
It was a pleasure to read all of your posts, which showed great variety in how you approached the topic of time! You took your time and came up with excellent posts, which were insightful and creative!
Thank you very much for your participation!
Here’s a trip back in time….
This view is across the Connecticut river near Turner’s Falls, Massachusetts. This really gives a sense of what it looked like during the 19th century, when these mills were operational and providing lots of jobs.
The following were this week’s participants in the challenge with links to their posts:
I hope that you enjoy these posts and let the authors know!
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French police say an 8-year-old girl was killed and at least five people were injured when a driver slammed his car into the sidewalk cafe of a pizza restaurant in a small town east of Paris.
An official with the national gendarme service said the driver was arrested soon after the incident Monday night in the town of Sept-Sorts.
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The Youngstown City Council Committee of the Whole will meet at 5 p.m. today. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the 2018 departmental budgets for finance, Mayor’s office and economic development. The meeting will take place in the council caucus room on the sixth floor of city hall, 26 S. Phelps St.
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Camera technology has advanced tremendously over the last decade or two, as more and more filmmakers have stretched the limits of digital cinematography. And now, with the advent of 4K televisions and Blu-rays, we can experience that pristine image quality like never before.
But while most new releases are now coming to 4K Blu-ray, not all films are worth the increased price. One that is, however, is Red Sparrow, a dramatic spy thriller directed by Francis Lawrence (The Hunger Games: Catching Fire) and starring Jennifer Lawrence, that was released to little fanfare earlier this year. The film is now available on 4K Blu-ray, and I’ve given the disc an extensive look to see if it gives enough bang for buck to make the purchase worth it.
#FLASH J&K: Terrorists hurl grenade at CRPF party in Tral 's Batagund Village in Pulwama . More details awaited. https://t.co/85JQbgLY1v
Aug 14 (Reuters) - E-MUZYKA SA:
* SAID ON FRIDAY THAT ITS Q2 REVENUE WAS 5.3 MILLION ZLOTYS VERSUS 5.1 MILLION ZLOTYS A YEAR AGO
* Q2 NET PROFIT WAS 341,222 ZLOTYS VERSUS 309,211 ZLOTYS A YEAR AGO
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Katy Perry is finally the revealing the location behind her Katy Perry’s Witness World Wide live stream location!
After being on camera 24/7 over the weekend, the 32-year-old entertainer revealed that she stayed at the Kim Sing Theatre in Downtown Los Angeles after the release of her new album Witness.
PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Katy Perry
Between dance parties, emotional therapy sessions, and free concerts, Katy had tons of fun at the theatre – and now you can check out where she stayed!
See Katy‘s post below for more details!
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Midday Daily 3' game
DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday afternoon's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Midday Daily 3" game were:
2-9-3
(two, nine, three)
“Cash me ousside” girl is getting a swift lesson in copyright infringement.
Hanes is threatening a lawsuit against Danielle Bregoli for her blatant rip-off of the Champion logo.
Lol why I'm counting ones??😂😂😂😂 maybe cuz I haven't got to the hunnids yet🤔🙄😌 BHABIE STILL BHAD THO😌❤️ hoodie by @pizzaslime link in bio A post shared by Slimthugga (@bhadbhabie) on Feb 12, 2017 at 11:34am PST
In the letter, obtained by TMZ, Hanes accuses the Bregolis of using the identical stylized “C” it uses for its Champion logo.
RELATED: “Cash Me Ousside” Girl Got Into a Fist Fight on Spirit Airlines
The company says it needs to protect its “extensive consumer goodwill and reputation.”
Translation: “Cash Me Ousside” ain’t spokeswoman material.
Read more HERE!
A teenager boy has been charged with attempted murder after a stabbing in Sheffield.
A 24-year-old woman was injured after an altercation on Gibbons Drive, in Gleadless, at around 12.05am on Sunday.
Detectives investigating the stabbing have today charged a 15 year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, with attempted murder.
The youth also faces a charge of possession of an offensive weapon and has been remanded to custody.
A 27-year-old man who was also arrested shortly has been released without charge.
The injured woman remains in a serious but stable condition in hospital.
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Brenda Gail Clay, Lancing
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Brenda Gail Clay, age 70 of Lancing, TN, passed away unexpectedly Friday, December 8, 2017 at Roane Medical Center.
Preceded in death by her parents, Leo William Davidson and Helen Geneva King; husband, Michael Clay. She is survived by her daughter, Regina Sue Crosley of Clinton; grandchildren, Krystle Johnson and husband Michael of Kingston, TN, Zack Crosley of Knoxville, TN; four great grandchildren; brother, James Davidson and wife Donna of Lancing, TN and Roger Davidson and wife Carol of Miamisburg, OH; sister, Barbara Turner and husband Ron of Summerset, KY.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, December 13, 2017 from 1-3 pm at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home with Funeral services to follow at 3 pm in the chapel. Interment will follow at Grandview Memorial Gardens. www.holleygamble.com
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The Cleveland Browns are loaded with premium selections in the 2018 NFL draft, including this year’s top overall pick.
Even after spending a second-round pick in last year’s draft on DeShone Kizer, new general manager John Dorsey could decide to spend his first selection on his own hand-picked quarterback prospect. This year’s crop of passers has some enticing options, including UCLA’s Josh Rosen and USC’s Sam Darnold.
But the Browns also own this year’s No. 4 overall pick, thanks to last year’s draft-day trade with the Houston Texans. If Dorsey is confident a quarterback they like could still be on the board at that pick (or if he decides it’s worth giving Kizer another year to prove himself), a rare talent like Penn State running back Saquon Barkley could end up being the pick at No. 1.
Who do you think the Browns should take with the No. 1 overall pick?
MADISON, N.J. — Allergan is voluntarily recalling packs of its birth control pills in the U.S. because of a packaging error with placebos, increasing the possibility of unintended pregnancy.
The company says four placebo pills were placed out of order in the Taytulla packs. Allergan says the first four days of therapy had four non-hormonal placebo capsules instead of active capsules.
The recall involves lot 5620706, which expires in May 2019. Consumers who have those birth control pills should arrange to return them to their physicians.
Consumers with questions about the recall are being asked to contact Allergan at 800-678-1605, Monday through Friday.
SALINA, Kan. (AP) — Leaders of a fundraising campaign say they have reached their goal for establishing a new home for the University of Kansas School of Medicine-Salina.
A news release from Tom Martin, executive director of the Salina Regional Health Foundation says the group has raised more than $7.6 million. Its original goal was just over $7.5 million.
The campaign total includes a $2 million gift from the Dane G. Hansen Foundation in Logan.
The new center will be in a former bank building in downtown Salina. Demolition work started last fall and new construction is expected to begin soon.
The building is expected to open in June 2018.
The Kansas-Salina campus welcomed its first class in July 2011.
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Joan Rush: Gender equity on boards should start at Sauder
Joan L. Rush, a UBC alumna, wrote an op-ed for the Vancouver Sun about the need for gender equity on the board of the UBC Sauder School of Business.
Rush studied commerce, business administration and law at UBC.
(Above) GHV’s Anthony Sherwood slides safely into base, as a Northwood-Kensett player tries to make a play. The Cardinals topped Northwood-Kensett, 5-3. -Reporter photo by Chris Barragy.
The Garner-Hayfield-Ventura baseball team started its season a bit shaky. The team won its first outing, but dropped the next three.
On Thursday, May 24, the Cardinals hosted Northwood-Kensett. GHV won the contest 5-3.
Newman Catholic dominated the Cardinals on Friday, May 25, in a 15-0 blowout.
On Monday, May 28, the team competed at the St. Edmond Memorial Day Tournament. GHV went 0-2 on the day, with losses to St. Edmond and Newell-Fonda. The team lost to St. Edmond, 9-2. The score was closer against Newell-Fonda, but once again the Cardinals found themselves on the losing side, 9-8.
Editor’s note: More baseball results were not made available by press time.
Iowa authorities ID man shot, killed by Panora officer
PANORA, Iowa (AP) — Authorities have identified a man shot and killed over the weekend by a Panora police officer in central Iowa.
The Iowa Department of Public Safety says in a news release Tuesday that 26-year-old Joshua Reed, of New Virginia, Iowa, was the man killed Sunday night.
Police say officers were called that night to a Panora apartment complex, where residents reported a man armed with a knife.
Officers found the man, later identified as Reed, in a hallway and ordered him to drop the knife. After he refused to do so, police say Officer Rock Armstrong shot him.
Police say Reed was given medical aid, but died.
Armstrong, who has served as a police officer for 17 years, is on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation.
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) " Dubai's ruler has announced that the sheikhdom which is home to the world's tallest skyscraper will build a new 1,400-berth marina and massive lighthouse along its coast.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum made the surprise announcement Monday about the Dubai Harbor.
The harbor is planned to be over 20 million square feet (1.86 million square meters) and will include a cruise ship port and terminal. The project also will include a 135-meter- (443-foot-) tall lighthouse.
Meraas, a developer backed by Sheikh Mohammed, will build the project between Dubai's Jumeirah Beach Residence neighborhood and the man-made Palm Jumeirah archipelago.
Authorities offered no cost estimates for the project.
Dubai is the commercial hub of the United Arab Emirates, an oil-producing nation squeezed in recent months by low crude prices.
West Virginia forward Sagaba Konate 50) reacts after scoring during the second half of a second-round NCAA college basketball tournament game against Marshall, Sunday, March 18, 2018, in San Diego. West Virginia defeated Marshall 94-71.
Not heading on holiday just yet? Dive into Mediterranean white wines instead...
Great value wines under £20
If you’re looking for summery white wines there’s value to be had in Mediterranean wine regions, from southern France’s Picpoul de Pinet to Bolgheri Vermentino, Catalonian Cava and Assyrtiko from Santorini.
Find your favourite in the top 10 wines in the collection below…
Each week we bring you new wines, so you can branch out from your usual choices, without breaking the bank – especially if you’re one of the wine drinkers who stick to the same wine for a decade.
Don’t forget to also look at our selection of supermarket wines.
West Country folk singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Seth Lakeman is returning to Parr Hall next month as part of a new album tour. Ballads of the Broken Few, Seth's eighth studio album was released in September with the single Meet Me in the Twilight playlisted soon after on BBC Radio 2. The album, which was produced by Ethan Johns, is a stunning combination of the singer's dynamic songwriting and playing, and the sublime harmony vocals of emerging young female trio Wildwood Kin.
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A 70-year-old man who said he robbed a Kansas City, Kansas, bank so he could get away from his wife blamed his actions on depression.A federal judge on Tuesday sentenced Lawrence John Ripple to probation.Ripple went to the Bank of Labor - a block from police headquarters - last September. He gave a note to a teller saying he had a gun and was demanding money.After he was given the money, Ripple waited for police.Court records indicate Ripple wrote the robbery note in front of his wife and told her he would rather be in jail than at home.The Kansas City Star reports Ripple told the judge Tuesday that heart surgery left him depressed and unlike himself before he robbed the bank.
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Big Dope P and his Moveltraxx cohort maggyDMP have linked with Feadz for MPC jubilance with ‘Freak’ via Local Action. Fan of ’90s R&B? Then you’ll be delighted by the samples of Adina Howard’s classic ‘Freak Like Me’.
If there’s not enough Adina for you, enter Jersey club queen UNiiQU3’s b-side. The remix brings her signature innovation and adds just a little bit more of the ‘Freak Like Me’ hook.
On the downside, whilst initial pullback to 115.00 cannot be ruled out, reckon downside would be limited to 112.90-00 and bring another rise later. Below 112.00 would bring pullback to 110.00 but downside should be limited to 107.00 and bring another rise later. Only a drop below 105.50-55 would defer and prolong choppy trading below 2015 high of 125.86, then weakness to 103.00 and then 102.00 would follow but still reckon downside would be limited to 101.00-10 and price should stay above said 2016 low of 99.01, bring another rise later. In the event dollar drops below 99.01 support, this would shift risk back to downside for the retreat from 125.86 to bring a stronger correction of the aforesaid rise from 75.57 low to 97.00 and possibly 95.80-85 but downside should be limited 94.75-80 (61.8% Fibonacci retracement of 75.57-125.86) and support at 93.79 should remain intact.
By Alan Baldwin LONDON (Reuters) – Force India co-owner Vijay Mallya is considering changing his Formula One team’s name to make the outfit more attractive to potential sponsors. The Silverstone-based team have gone through various guises already, starting out as Jordan in 1991 and then becoming.... euronews-en 7:18:00 PM CEST
China sees steady employment in July
China continued to see a stable job market in July, with the unemployment rate at a relatively low level, data showed Monday.
The country's urban surveyed unemployment rate was around 5.1 percent last month, lower than that for July 2016, according to Mao Shengyong, spokesman for the National Bureau of Statistics.
The surveyed rate in major Chinese cities continued to stay at a relatively low level of less than 5 percent, Mao added.
"It was not easy to maintain the low unemployment rate in the month when college students graduate," Mao said. College graduates this year reached 7.95 million, up about 300,000 from 2016.
Some 8.55 million new jobs were created in China's urban regions from January to July, up 200,000 from the same period of last year, he said.
The Chinese government aims to create 11 million new jobs this year.
*Romania Nov CPI Inflation 3.2% Vs. 2.6% In October
Romania Nov CPI Inflation 3.2% Vs. 2.6% In October
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President Donald Trump speaks in the Diplomatic Room of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, June 14, 2017. Andrew Harnik AP
ATLANTA — Julio Teheran has been picked as the Atlanta Braves’ opening day starter.
The 27-year-old right-hander will be making his fifth straight opening day start. He is 1-1 with a 1.88 ERA in his first four, including six scoreless innings against the Mets last year.
Teheran was 11-13 with a 4.49 ERA in 2017.
Atlanta opens its season on March 29 at home against Philadelphia.
The Braves also agreed to a minor league contract with right-hander Anibal Sanchez. The 34-year-old right-hander allowed two runs and six hits in four innings during a 6-3 win over Houston on Sunday. Sanchez is a candidate to open the season as the fifth starter.
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Police: Man, 22, arrested in death of roommate
A man was arrested in the death of his roommate Saturday at an apartment building in the east valley, according to Metro Police.
Malcolm Aubry, 22, was booked at the Clark County Detention Center on a count of open murder, police said.
Officers found Aubry about noon Saturday covered in blood inside an apartment in the 3000 block of South Nellis Boulevard, near Vegas Valley Drive, police said.
Officers then found a deceased woman in a bedroom in the apartment, police said. Aubry was arrested at the scene, police said.
DIXON, Ill. (WAND) – The name of a man accused of firing gunshots at a high school is now known.
Illinois State Police say Matthew Milby, 19, led police on a chase early Wednesday morning after firing a gun at Dixon High School. Police confronted him near the school’s auditorium after 8 a.m. when they heard gunshots. They say students were rehearsing for a graduation ceremony at the time. A press release from police says Milby then ran from the school and shot at an officer during a foot chase.
Officer Mark Dallas fired back and hit Milby, who is in the hospital with an injury. Police say the suspect will go to jail when he’s released.
Dixon Public Schools when on lockdown following the gunshots. There were no student injuries.
Milby faces three Class X felony charges of aggravated discharge of a firearm. His bond is set at $2 million.
Police say the investigation is ongoing on Wednesday night.
While we may know how to celebrate St. Pat, do we know why we celebrate him or what he did? Here are a few facts about the patron saint of Ireland and why we think he's worth a party.
BECKLEY, W.Va. (AP) – Police say a West Virginia woman allegedly set on fire by her boyfriend last month has died.
Beckley police Sgt. Morgan Bragg says 48-year-old Belinda Cox died at a Pittsburgh hospital Wednesday night. Local media groups report 47-year-old Dwayne Michael Lane was arraigned Thursday on a murder charge.
According to a criminal complaint, witnesses told police Cox was doused in gasoline and a paper towel and lighter were used to ignite the fluid Sept. 17. She was found unresponsive in a neighbor’s yard. Authorities say they later learned that Cox and Lane had argued.
Lane also faces charges of arson, child neglect, kidnapping and domestic battery. He was being held without bond in the Southern Regional Jail.
It wasn’t immediately known whether Lane has an attorney.
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NEW YORK, April 13 The U.S. Federal Reserve said on Thursday that it has approved Nordea Bank AG's application to establish a bank branch in New York.
Nordea's application followed an internal reorganization of the Swedish bank's Finnish and Swedish subsidiaries, the Fed said. Under U.S. law, foreign banks must get approval from the Fed to establish branches. (Reporting by Lauren Tara LaCapra; Editing by Chris Reese)
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — South Georgia residents on the western edge of the Okefenokee Swamp are being warned to prepare for potential evacuations as a wildfire that has burned 31 square miles near the Georgia-Florida line keeps growing.
Sparked by lightning April 6 in the Okefenokee National Wildlife refuge, the fire more than doubled in size over the weekend on nearby public land as strong winds fanned the blaze. It covered 20,162 acres Monday.
Clinch County emergency management director Will Joyce says some residents of Fargo, a city of about 320 people, were urged over the weekend to pack bags just in case evacuations are ordered.
Leland Bass of the Georgia Forestry Commission says the fire Monday was burning roughly 7 miles outside of Fargo.
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – Hamilton County Prosecutor Joe Deters says he chose not to re-try Ray Tensing for a third time because he and his team did not believe they would get a conviction.
Prosecutors charged Tensing with murder and voluntary manslaughter after fatally shooting Sam DuBose during a July 2015 traffic stop.
Tensing testified he shot DuBose because he feared for his life. Tensing was previously tried two other times for the same crime, but each time it ended in mis-trials.
Deters spoke with the DuBose family shortly before the announcement and said they are upset with the decision. Here’s what both Deters and DuBose’s sister Terina Allen had to say.
The case has now been referred to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for potential civil rights violations. Deters says that a member of his staff has met with the feds to review evidence.
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At Salon Absinthe in Knoxville, pricing for men's and women's haircuts is no longer based on gender, but instead, the time and complexity of the cut. "Gender has been so stereotyped in our minds that this is what a women is, and this is what a man is.
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Continuing my series of B&W original photos here is another one from Mali. When I have posted photos from crowded streets or squares in the Middle East I have often received the question: "Where are the women?".
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Singer/songwriter Dua Lipa attends the Universal Music Group 2018 Grammy After Party at Spring Studios in New York, NY on January 28, 2018. (Photo by Stephen Smith/SIPA USA)
So many great B96 artists on T.V. this weekend…including Dua Lipa on Saturday Night Live (Natalie Portman is the host) ! Get details and see a listener Q&A with her below!
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SPOKANE, Wash. - The Spokane Fire Department made a water rescue Tuesday evening after a person reportedly fell from a pedestrian bridge onto rocks near Hotel RL at Riverfront Park.
First responders tell kxly4 that the victim may have suffered a broken arm in the fall.
Washington Street was closed in both directions while crews tended to the victim, but has since reopened.
Tim Urban (Cofounder, Wait But Why) knows that procrastination doesn’t make sense, but he’s never been able to shake his habit of waiting until the last minute to get things done. In this hilarious and insightful talk, Urban takes us on a journey through YouTube binges, Wikipedia rabbit holes and bouts of staring out the window — and encourages us to think harder about what we’re really procrastinating on, before we run out of time.
For more from Tim Urban, visit Wait But Why: http://www.waitbutwhy.com/
Eli Manning may be sitting out the Giants’ preseason opener against the Steelers, but that didn’t stop him from joining the hot opening party of Discovery Land Company’s newest property, Dune Deck at Westhampton Beach, on Saturday.
The QB was seen mingling with hundreds of guests at the beach bash, and dining on food from Michelin-starred Chef Francis Reynaud, who divides his time between Dune Deck and Chileno Bay Golf & Beach Club in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.
Others there included Discovery Land honcho Mike Meldman, world-renowned golf course architect Tom Fazio (who created the courses at Discovery Land’s Baker’s Bay, Silo Ridge and Yellowstone Clubs), New York Islanders coach Doug Weight, hedge fund tycoon and USTA board member Mark Ein, Republic Records president Charlie Walk, iHeartMedia president Richard Bressler, actress Molly Sims and Netflix film division head Scott Stuber, investor Jamie Dingman, Heather Mnuchin, Michael and Erica Karsch, and Fox 5 anchor Rosanna Scotto.
Timothy McWhorter, Chief of Staff for the Lawrence County Sheriff's Office, has been suspended
WAFF has learned a Lawrence County Sheriff's Office Chief of staff on suspension, was the subject of a domestic violence investigation in Decatur.
The incident happened in early December according to Decatur police.
The report is not related to Timothy McWhorter's suspension.
McWhorter's girlfriend who lives in Decatur accused him of physically assaulting her on December 8.
Officers became aware of the alleged assault during a welfare check at the girlfriend's house December 28.
McWhorter is not charged.
However, there is a report on file for 3rd-degree domestic violence and harassment.
McWhorter is suspended with pay for allegations of wrongdoing, though he refutes the charges.
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It looks like Saints center Max Unger is moving closer to a full return to action.
Unger had foot surgery in May and has been rehabbing after that operation rather than practicing with the team over the last few months. Monday saw him take a step back in the direction of the practice field, however.
According to multiple reports from Saints practice, Unger was in pads for the first time this summer and went through stretching exercises with the rest of the team. He went on to do individual work from that point, so there’s still some work left to be done before he’s totally back in action.
Unger was one of two projected starters on the New Orleans offensive line to have surgery this offseason. Left tackle Terron Armstead had shoulder surgery and, unlike Unger, is expected to miss regular season time.
Why did Stephen Paddock, 64, rent rooms at the Mandalay Bay hotel, sneak in an arsenal of guns, a dozen of them converted to fully automatic, and rain down death on a country music concert?
Having chosen to end his life, Paddock resolved to go out in a blaze of publicity. This nobody would leave this life as somebody we would have to remember. He would immortalize himself, as did Lee Harvey Oswald.
Reportedly, Paddock even filmed himself during his massacre.
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A new Edward Jones financial advisory office has opened in Breckenridge at Main Street Station in suite B-4-A. Robin Drabant opened the location in February after running the Edward Jones in Dillon for more than three years. Drabant specializes in retirement planning.
Brett Rudolph is now the financial advisor at the Dillon location.
Edward Jones is a national financial advisory firm that aims to help people plan investments and retirement. The company also helps with long-term financial planning to help people save for their children's college tuition. There are three offices in Summit County: Frisco, Dillon and Breckenridge.
LONDON: -Legendary Sri Lankan batsman Kumar Sangakkara scored the 100th century of his professional career in Surrey's One-Day Cup quarter-final win over Yorkshire at Headingley on Tuesday. The 39-year-old, who will retire from first-class cricket at the end of the season, made 121 out of a total of 313-7. Yorkshire came up short in their run chase as they closed on 289-9 to lose by 24 runs. Sangakkara's 39th one-day hundred adds to his 61 in first-class matches, 38 of which came in Test matches for Sri Lanka.
PRESIDENT Hage Geingob on Friday called for teamwork and rededication to address the twin issues of housing and land shortages. He made the call at the launch of the Harambee Housing Initiative in Windhoek when he handed over a house built with alternative building materials to Otjomuise resident Abed Philip and his family.
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Rocky Mountain House RCMP are investigating an armed robbery at a convenience store that happened Thursday night.
Police said at about 7:45 p.m. officers responded to an alarm call at Pudgee’s Convenience Store where two suspects wearing Halloween masks brandished a handgun and robbed the clerk.
The store clerk was not injured and suspects fled with an undisclosed amount of money.
Both suspects were believed to be Caucasian. One suspect was about 1.8 metres tall (five feet and 11 inches) with a slim build, and the other was about 1.7 metres tall (five feet nine inches) with a shorter, heavier build.
Anyone with information about the investigation is asked to contact Rocky Mountain House RCMP at 403-845-2882. To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or report it online at www.tipsubmit.com. If information leads to an arrest there could be a cash reward up to $2,000.
April 28 Guangdong Bobaolon Co Ltd:
* Sees net profit for H1 2017 to increase by 10 percent to 20 percent, or to be 66.7 million yuan to 72.7 million yuan, compared to net profit of the same period in 2016 (60.6 million yuan)
* Comments that increased orders is the main reason for the forecast
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/Q6tVJm
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
With the Green Bay Packers’ win over the Detroit Lions, the NFL playoff schedule is officially set with the Oakland Raiders and Houston Texans kicking things off next Saturday at 4:35 ET. Here is the full schedule:
COPENHAGEN — Denmark’s prime minister says a letter from President Donald Trump accusing Danes of not spending enough on NATO has “a unilateral focus on military spending as a percentage of the gross domestic product on defence.”
Ahead of a July 11-12 NATO summit, Trump sent letters to several NATO allies demanding they boost their defence spending.
In an email Wednesday to The Associated Press, Danish Prime Minister Lars Loekke Rasmussen said he “was not surprised by the letter” where Trump wrote “the United States is increasingly unwilling to ignore the European failure to meet shared security commitments.”
After Russia annexed Ukraine’s Crimean Peninsula in 2014, NATO allies agreed to stop cutting defence budgets and start moving toward a goal of devoting 2 per cent of GDP to defence within a decade.
Oct 5 (Reuters) - Aritzia Inc
* Aritzia reports second quarter 2018 financial results
* Aritzia Inc qtrly net revenue increased by 10.2% to $174.0 million from $157.9 million in Q2 last year
* Aritzia Inc - qtrly ‍comparable sales growth was 5.4%​
* Aritzia Inc - ‍on track to achieve stated 2021 performance targets​
* Aritzia Inc - qtrly adjusted earnings per share ‍$0.09​
* Aritzia Inc - qtrly net income increased to $5.0 million, compared to a net loss of $67.3 million in Q2 last year‍​
* Q2 earnings per share view C$0.09, revenue view C$184.6 million -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Aritzia Inc - Q3 ‍comparable sales are trending slightly below that of Q2 ​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
(CNN) Family and friends of Grenfell Tower residents took to social media with appeals for help finding loved ones after the west London highrise caught fire Wednesday morning.
Artist Khadija Saye was reported missing by British Labour politician David Lammy. Her work is on display at the 57th Venice Biennale.
Lammy said in a Facebook post that Saye lives on the 20th floor with her mother.
"Khadija is the mentee and employee of my wife, a dear friend of our family, a beautiful soul and an outstanding emerging artist."
The Italian Foreign Ministry said two Italians are missing. They are believed to be Marco Gottardi and his girlfriend, Gloria Trevisan, based on information from Gottardi's cousin.
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VANCOUVER - Former British Columbia premier Christy Clark is joining the Bennett Jones law firm as a senior advisor in its Vancouver office.
The firm says Clark will join its government affairs and public policy team, which also counts former deputy prime minister Anne McLellan and former foreign minister John Baird as members.
Bennett Jones CEO Hugh MacKinnon says in a statement that Clark's focus on economic growth through trade fits in well with the interests of the firm's clients.
Clark resigned as B.C. premier last summer, having served in the role since 2011, after the provincial New Democrats formed a minority government with the support of the Green party.
Bennett Jones is a Canadian firm with more than 380 lawyers and business advisors in nine offices.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Daily Pick 3' game
MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Wisconsin Lottery's "Daily Pick 3" game were:
4-3-5
(four, three, five)
¶ Maximum prize: $500
If the flavors of Fall are what you crave when crisp air begins to blow in, skip the 400-calorie pumpkin spice latte and bake up a batch of these soft and cake-like bars instead. The aromas of cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, maple syrup, and pumpkin will waft through your house, and as soon as you bite into one of these bars, you'll feel all warm and toasty inside.
For just 150 calories per bar, you'll also get eight grams of protein, making this little treat a perfect way to satisfy cravings without busting out of your sexy witch costume. Enjoy this low-sugar protein bar with a fruit-and-greens smoothie for breakfast, grab one to refuel after a workout, or enjoy as a dessert.
April 5 Uranium Energy Corp-
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"The voters know that Obamacare itself has caused millions to lose their health coverage, created chaos in the individual insurance market, and reduced access to care. Moreover, they are all too well aware of the fact that the 'Affordable Care Act' has rendered their own care less affordable by dramatically increasing their out-of-pocket medical expenses. By electing a GOP President, they have given the party's congressional leadership one last chance to affect a cure for Obamacare. If the Republicans allow the infection to spread by delaying repeal until they pass a replacement, the voters will give them the boot next year. The voters want the pain to stop, and they want it to stop now. They will be more patient regarding replacement." (01/02/17)
https://spectator.org/obamacare-repeal-now-replace-later/
MUMBAI, March 28 India's Bharti Airtel said it sold a 10.3 percent stake in its telecom tower unit Bharti Infratel to U.S. private equity firm KKR & Co LP and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board for more than 61.9 billion rupees ($952.75 million).
Bharti Airtel will use the funds primarily to reduce its debt, the company said in Tuesday's statement.
After closing the deal, Bharti's stake in Infratel will stand at 61.7 percent, while KKR and Canada Pension will own 10.3 percent. ($1 = 64.9700 Indian rupees) (Reporting by Sankalp Phartiyal; Editing by Randy Fabi)
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that on Friday, Feb. 9, the I-20 westbound exit ramp to LA 531 — Exit 49 — in Webster Parish will be closed for repairs.
This closure is scheduled to last from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will be performed weather permitting.
Alternate Route: Total road closure on Exit 49. ALL traffic will be diverted on I-20 westbound to the Minden-Sibley interchange.
This work will be performed WEATHER PERMITTING.
Safety Reminder:
DOTD appreciates your patience and reminds you to please drive with caution through the construction site and be on the lookout for work crews and their equipment.
Area residents should exercise caution when driving, walking or biking near an active work zone.
Call 511 or visit www.511la.org for additional information. Out-of-state travelers may call 1-800-ROAD-511 (1-800-762-3511). Motorists may also monitor the LA DOTD website at www.dotd.la.gov, by selecting MYDOTD, or by visiting the DOTD Facebook and Twitter pages.
Goodwin (concussion) was a limited practice participant Friday for a third consecutive day, and he's listed as questionable for Sunday's game in Indianapolis.
Per Matt Barrows of The Sacramento Be, Goodwin had a contact test Friday and is poised to play in Sunday's game if he doesn't suffer any late setbacks. The quick recovery comes as a bit of a surprise, considering Goodwin has suffered four reported concussions in the past four months. He'll likely occupy his usual role as a low-volume deep threat, with Aldrick Robinson in line to fill in as the No. 2 receiver if Goodwin doesn't end up playing.
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. (AP) — Yellowstone National Park has reported a series of potential eruptions from the world’s largest active geyser for the first time since 2014.
Park officials said employees reported seeing an eruption at the Steamboat Geyser in northwest Wyoming Thursday evening.
Geologists comparing the eyewitness reports to remote thermal sensors believe the activity could be a series of minor eruptions.
Steamboat is located in a part of the park that’s snowed in much of the year. Roads into the area currently are closed for spring plowing.
Geysers are constricted hot springs that erupt as the water heats up. Steamboat’s major eruptions can shoot steam to heights of 300 to 400 feet (91 meters to 122 meters).
By comparison, steam from Yellowstone’s world-renowned Old Faithful Geyser, which erupts like clockwork more than a dozen times daily, averages 130 feet (40 meters) in height.
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Olivia Culpo and her New England Patriots player boyfriend, Danny Amendola, might be a little busy before the Super Bowl.
When chatting with Sirius radio show host Jenny McCarthy, the model, 25, revealed that game-day sex isn’t off the table for the couple that’s been linked since 2016.
When asked if Amendola, 32, was superstitious about hooking up before he hits the field, she said, “Nope, that doesn’t happen.” “Never heard of that one,” she added.
Regardless of what happens behind closed doors, it seems like PDA is natural for the couple, as she posted a picture straddling him in celebration when the Pats clinched the spot in January for the Super Bowl.
McCarthy’s show aired live from Minneapolis where the Patriots will take on the Philadelphia Eagles.
Already Been Chewed recently used Maxon's Cinema 4D to create broadcast design packages for the Dew Tour, including those featured during the tour's stop in Long Beach, CA, last month. The series airs on NBC and features many of the world's top skateboarders, snowboarders and skiers.
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WASHINGTON (AP) – A former top adviser to President Donald Trump’s election campaign has formally pleaded guilty to federal conspiracy and false statements charges in the special counsel’s Russia investigation.
The plea by Rick Gates is a strong indication that he is planning to cooperate with special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation as it continues to probe the Trump campaign, Russian election interference and Gates’ longtime business associate, Paul Manafort.
The 45-year-old Gates made the plea at the federal courthouse in Washington. It comes a day after Gates and Manafort were indicted in Virginia on new charges of tax evasion and bank fraud. Manafort, who is Trump’s former campaign chairman, has said he is innocent.
Wheeler is scheduled to make his next start Monday in one half of the Mets' doubleheader with the Phillies, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
Wheeler had been lined up to start the Mets' series finale Sunday against the Rays, but he'll be pushed back a day in the schedule as the team makes room for a new fifth starter. P.J. Conlon and Chris Flexen are the most likely the candidates to be recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas to start Sunday, while the other could be an option for the second half of the doubleheader or Tuesday's game against Philadelphia. The change in the pitching schedule means that Wheeler will be denied a two-start week, though he'll be in store for a two step during the final week before the All-Star break. He'll likely make his final start of the first half June 14 or 15 against the Nationals at Citi Field.
FARGO, N.D. -- Not a seat was left and countless tears were shed in the courtroom as Brooke Crews received the news she would die in prison for Savanna Greywind's murder. But even with…
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Police are investigating a woman for impaired driving after she was involved in a crash with an unmarked police cruiser early Tuesday morning in Vancouver's West End.
Two officers were driving down Denman Street with their cruiser's emergency equipment activated when a silver Acura pulled in front of them at around 2 a.m., according to police.
The cruiser T-boned the Acura, sending it onto the sidewalk where it damaged the patio of an Italian restaurant.
Two parked cars also sustained some damage during the collision.
Police said the officers, who were responding to a robbery call at the time, both suffered minor injuries. The Acura driver, a 29-year-old Vancouver woman, wasn't hurt but was taken to hospital as a precaution.
Police said she is being investigated for impaired driving, but their investigation is in its early stages.
AC Milan will reportedly lodge a fresh assault to sign Chelsea playmaker Cesc Fabregas when the transfer window reopens in July.
The Spain international has been in and out of the Blues first XI this term with manager Antonio Conte sticking with N'Golo Kante and Nemanja Matic as his preferred central midfield combination.
Fabregas had recently earned a regular role ahead of Nemanja Matic in the starting lineup but he is now back in the position where it all began at the start of the season.
According to The Mirror, the Rossoneri will plan a new approach for the former Arsenal man, who is currently valued in the £25m range.
One stumbling block in the deal would be the midfielder's £156,000 weekly wages with the Rossoneri owners reluctant to spend big from the off.
Sino-Europe Sports recently took over the ownership of the famous old club, but they are primarily focused on owning a stadium before expressing their spending power in the transfer market.
As serious collectors fled Art Basel Miami, the party people arrived in time to hit the clubs.
DJ Khaled celebrated his 42nd birthday at LIV on Sunday with Diddy, Lil Wayne, Busta Rhymes, and Flo Rida. Swizz Beatz and 2 Chainz performed.
“A stranger sent [Khaled] a $200,000 15-liter bottle of Ace of Spades Rosé Champagne,” a spy tells us.
Khaled performed a day before at the Bacardi No Commission fair.
Gucci Mane took the stage at E11even.
Paris Hilton DJ’d at Wall.
French President Francois Hollande on Monday told French soldiers training Iraqi special forces that involvement on the ground against the Islamic State group was key to preventing terror attacks at home.
“Taking action against terrorism here in Iraq is also preventing acts of terrorism on our own soil,” he said at a base of Iraq’s elite Counter-Terrorism Service near Baghdad.
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Narowal
An influential landlord on Saturday brutally tortured a woman over children’s fight in Narowal. According to reports, landlord Mohammad Aslam Jutt and his son assaulted Afia bibi, who is mother of five children, with sticks and stones. Aslam’s son also dragged the lady on the roads by pulling her with hair.
No one from other villagers called the police or helped the woman for any medical treatment. Afterwards, laborer Mohammad Amjad told the security personnel that few days ago, village children scuffled with each other after which, Mohammad Aslam threatened him of severe consequences if he won’t leave the village.—INP
Tens of thousands of Cubans living in the U.S. are adapting to a harsh new reality: After enjoying decades of favored status dating back to the Cold War, many of them now face the same deportation risks as any other immigrants.
With an early career influenced by some of the most respected names in the world of French wine, this classically minded innovator went on to become one of the key figures in wine in California. Elin McCoy meets the Ramey Cellars founder...
‘Okay, we’re an American success story,’ David Ramey admits with a satisfied smile as I look at the line-up of 27 bottles on a table at Ramey Cellars in Healdsburg. Most are current releases. ‘Our winery is like a chef-owned restaurant,’ he explains. The wines are signature dishes; he’s ‘the chef of the cellar’.
At 6’ 1”, white-haired and casually dressed, Ramey could easily be mistaken for a laid-back Western rancher – but he is one of California’s most accomplished winemakers, known especially for his lush-textured Chardonnays.
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ST. LOUIS (KMOX) – It’s that time of the year again to be aware of the heat.
With temperatures already hitting the 90’s, Dr. Randy Jotte of Barnes-Jewish Hospital has some tips if you are planning on being outside. One recommendation is to do any type of yard work earlier in the day and pre-hydrate.
“When you get outside, you may find that you’re overdoing it,” Dr. Jotte says. “You may feel a little bit light headed. You’re kind of feeling weak. Those are the points where you can catch up and intervene.”
He adds says rather than leaving your child or pet in the car, take them inside or leave them at home. He says there is no air circulation.
“It’s like being inside of an oven,” Dr. Jotte says. “You will regret it deeply and this could be something incredibly tragic, even fatal, to those who are in the car.”
Dr. Jotte says that overheating is already sending people to the emergency room. So far, less than 12 people have been treated.
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Police say a man in a stolen van caused a five-vehicle crash at Sleater Kinney Road and Martin Way East on Thursday. Courtesy photo Olympia Police Department
FILE - In this Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2017 file photo, Lautaro Martinez of Argentina's Racing celebrates after scoring against Brazil's Cruzeiro during a Copa Libertadores soccer match in Buenos Aires. Inter Milan has signed Argentina forward Lautaro Martinez from Racing, it was announced on Wednesday, July 4, 2018. The Serie A club paid a reported 22 million euros ($25.7 million) for Martinez, with the player penning a five-year contract. Pablo Aharonian, file AP Photo
Italian President Sergio Mattarella will arrive in Armenia on July 30 for a two-day state visit at the invitation of Armenian President Armen Sarkissian.
Within the framework of the visit Sergio Mattarella will have meetings with President Armen Sarkissian, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, President of the National Assembly Ara Babloyan and His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians.
The delegation headed by the President of Italy will visit Tsitsernakaberd and lay a wreath at the Memorial to Armenian Genocide victims.
Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office deputies say they got a report of an accidental shooting in the 100 block of Vos Road in the Benton area Monday morning. (Source: KSLA News 12)
Bossier Parish deputies are investigating a report of a woman with being shot in her abdomen.
And they are looking for her estranged husband because they think he may have information about what happened.
Deputies say they got a report of an accidental shooting in the 100 block of Vos Road in the Benton area Monday morning.
It is unclear what, if any, involvement the man had in the shooting.
This is a developing story. KSLA News 12 has a crew en route and will update the story as more details become available.
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TORONTO (AP) — Prince Harry says his late mother drew a spotlight to causes and issues that didn’t get attention. Now he’s following in her footsteps as he promotes the Invictus Games for wounded veterans.
The 32-year-old prince said in an excerpt of an interview with Canada’s CTV television network that Diana would put everybody before herself. He says she was very good at inviting and taking the cameras to causes and areas where they had never been before. Diana’s handshake in the late 1980s with a man with AIDS amid the fears of that era is an example.
The Invictus Games were created by Prince Harry as a way to inspire and motivate wounded soldiers on their path to recovery. The 2017 Games will be held in Toronto this September.
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Actor William Christopher, 'M*A*S*H' chaplain, dead at 84
William Christopher, who played the unassuming U.S. Army chaplain, Father Mulcahy, struggling to bring spiritual comfort to an anarchic surgical unit during the Korean War on the long-running hit TV series "M*A*S*H," died on Saturday. He was 84. Christopher, who was diagnosed with cancer about 18 months ago, died in his bed at his home in Pasadena, California, according to his longtime New York-based agent, Robert Malcolm. The actor's wife of nearly 60 years, Barbara Christopher, was with him at the time, Malcolm said.
Tyrus Wong, pioneer 'Bambi' artist, dies at 106
Tyrus Wong, whose paintings served as visual inspiration for Disney's animated classic "Bambi," died Friday, Dec. 30. He was 106. Wong's death was announced on his Facebook page.
Britain's Queen Elizabeth misses church again due to heavy cold
YORK SPRINGS, Pa. — Authorities say more than 100,000 chickens died in a fire that destroyed a barn at a Pennsylvania commercial egg farm in Pennsylvania.
The blaze at Hillandale Farms in Tyrone Township was reported around 5:45 a.m. Saturday. Tyrone is about 29 miles (46 kilometers) southwest of Harrisburg.
A Heidlersburg Fire Company captain said flames were visible above the roof of the 600-foot (183-meter) barn by the time fire crews arrived.
Crews concentrated on keeping the blaze from spreading to other buildings. Three firefighters were treated at the scene, two for dehydration and one for a laceration.
The fire chief said adjacent chicken houses were undamaged and the animals unharmed. The burned building was destroyed.
Officials said the cause of the fire is still under investigation. It’s believed to have been accidental.
The Superintendent's Office of the Massachusetts State Police said two sobriety checkpoints have been scheduled for the coming weekend.
Col. Kerry A. Gilpin said a checkpoint will be established somewhere in Hampden County on Friday night into Saturday morning. The exact time and location of the checkpoint is kept confidential to maximize its effectiveness in removing impaired drivers from the state's roadways, state police said.
A second sobriety checkpoint will be set up Saturday night into Sunday morning in Essex County.
Gilpin said the purpose of the roadblocks is to find people driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol and remove them from the state's roadways and to reinforce the need to fight impaired driving.
Eau Claire (WQOW)- Police women all across Wisconsin got together Monday to discuss different ways to protect themselves.
The Wisconsin Association for Police Women meets once a year, and this year they met at the Lismore in Eau Claire to discuss "critical incidents."
Teresa Burchard, WAWP president, said there's about 1,800 female police officers in Wisconsin right now.
USA Today Network Wisconsin said women make up about 18 percent of law enforcement in the state. Burchard hopes that number grows.
"When they don't see the female population in that occupation it's hard for them to imagine themselves doing that job and without the police officers out on the road," she said. "In our job we can't mentor young women that may have taken that opportunity, because there's no one there to mentor them."
Burchard said the goal of this conference is to reach female officers all over the state, and help them network.
Eau Claire police put out the following Facebook post on Monday, honoring a female officer:
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The Sumter Police Department remains on the hunt for a man who went missing in August.
According to the Sumter Police Department, Tommy Brailey, 52, was last seen at 2 a.m. leaving Brewers Bar and Grill on 160 East Westmark Boulevard.
Family members say it is highly unusual for Brailey to not report to work or call family members.
Brailey was last spotted wearing jeans and a Continental tires polo shirt. Brailey was also driving a 2004 four-door BMW 325i with a South Carolina license plate tag of LYB406.
At this time, investigators do not expect foul play.
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A St. Louis County woman is accused of ramming her car through a road construction crew, sending one worker to the hospital.
The victim was directing traffic at the intersection of Edgar and East Jackson in Webster Groves near I-44.
Police say Kelly Bievenue became impatient and drove around several vehicles to get through. The victim was waving her to stop but witnesses say she honked and yelled at him, then bumped him with her car, knocking him to the ground.
She tried to take off but was stopped by the victims co-workers.
Bievenue was arrested and charged with assault.
The victim was taken to urgent care with minor injuries.
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Laois Offaly Gardaí are investigating a burglary at a housing estate in Portarlington.
Gardaí say the crime took place sometime between 8pm Wednesday, October 4 and 7am on Thursday, October 5 at Kilmalogue Downs.
Details have yet to be released on the extent of the theft.
If you think you can help Gardaí with their inquiries contact then in Port or Portlaoise at 057 8674100 or any garda station.
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Man gets life without parole for 1 of 2 SW Michigan slayings
KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) — A man accused of killing two people in two counties in southwestern Michigan has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for one of the crimes.
A Kalamazoo County judge sentenced 33-year-old Zachary Patten on Monday after he was convicted last month of the first-degree murder of Graciela Portillo-Esparza last July.
The mother of four was fatally shot after stepping between her brother and Patten, who were arguing.
A detective testified Patten admitted shooting Portillo-Esparza, but said he was aiming for her brother, Oscar Portillo, the ex-boyfriend of Patten's girlfriend.
Patten is also charged with murder in St. Joseph County. Police say he drove about 30 miles after killing Portillo-Esparza and shot his ex-wife's husband. A trial date for that case hasn't been set.
A 21-year-old was shot over a game of dice in Pearl Sunday night.
Around 9:10 p.m. Pearl police responded to a home on George Kersh Drive regarding a 911 call about shots fired in that area. When officers arrived they found a 21-year-old with a gunshot wound to his left shoulder.
Witnesses told police that the shooting was a result of a game of dice where the victim was accused of not paying the alleged gunman.
Investigators say they are currently following leads and looking into persons of interest.
This case is still being investigated.
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A Russian icebreaker was passing along the same route as the travelers
Explorers encountered bad weather conditions and asked the ship for help.
The RGO Expo expedition was riding in trucks on ice from the city of Norilsk to the most northern inhabited place in Russia, Dixon.
On their way back due to heavy snow the group had only traveled six km instead of the planned 750 km.
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A Russian icebreaker - Taimyr - was passing along the same route so they appealed for help and waited for it in a tent.
The crew happily obliged and loaded their off-raiders onboard and invited the travelers to stay in the ship’s cabins.
Read the story about the world’s most powerful icebreaker - “Sibir” (Siberia) – that was recently launched by Russia here.
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Murfreesboro police responded to reports of gunfire around 9:19 p.m. Feb. 10 near Roberts Street and Lee Street, according to a police report. Dispatch alerted them to the location of the victim, in a home on the 700 block of Spring Street.
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Houston Secondary School celebrated a beautiful Graduation Ceremony for the Graduates of 2018. The valedictorian speech waspresented by Madison Emberly. A few words of wisdom to the grads of 2018, “Don’t follow someone else’s dreams, dream yourdreams and make them your reality.” (Shiela Pepping photos)
SAVOY, Mass. (WWLP) – A Berkshire County road is back open after being washed out by Hurricane Irene six years ago.
It was a long time coming, but Savoy residents can now use a section of Black Brook Road, saving them a lot of time driving.
Savoy is a small town in Berkshire County, about 10 minutes west of Charlemont.
The 1.3 mile section of Black Brook Road was shut down August 29, 2011, the day after Hurricane Irene rolled through the area.
All of the water came right from a creek, which runs underneath the road.
Nearby residents were forced to take detours of up to 45 minutes while it was closed.
Highway Superintendent Daniel LaBonte told 22News, “This is the only way people can get out of here or return back to Route 8A, otherwise you can’t get any further west in Massachusetts.”
LaBonte noted that most of the construction work was underground, where crews planted steel girders and raised the road back up to its original height.
The total cost of repairs was about $7 million.
Nena peaked in the US in 1983 with "99 Luftballons." Andreas Rentz/Getty Images
Even though an artist may be a one-hit wonder, they still might have contributed one of the most famous songs of all time. Take Tommy Tutone, for example. You might not know the band, but you can definitely recite the number "867-5309" — Jenny's phone number.
In the last six decades, many one-hit wonders have blessed our ears (or not so much) — we've rounded up the top 50 of the past 60 years.
Take a trip down memory lane to revisit these classic jams.
After months of careful consideration and many late nights spent reading (and re-reading) nearly 200 poems, we are pleased to announce the short list for the 2018 Occasional Geist Erasure Poetry Contest. Many thanks to all those who entered and congratulations to the shortlisted entrants!
Carol Garvie, "e n i g m a"
Sue Sinclair, "Anthropocene I"
Rose Maloukis, "Undercover Report on the Fixer at Pharmaloot"
Mikaela Asfour, "Genesis 3:7
Kim Clark, "Material Useless"
Cara Schacter, "Tinder Bio"
The winning entries will be announced in Geist 108, in mailboxes and on newsstands July 2018.
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One person died on spot and three others wounded in an ambush that involved two Ugandan registered buses and three other vehicles in South Sudan. The incident happened at 11:30pm, Thursday, at Amer junction, 90 Kilometres from the South Sudan capital Juba.
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(CNN) First lady Melania Trump made a rare appearance that included public remarks Monday to reiterate her personal commitment to those battling the opioid crisis.
"In my role as first lady, much of my focus has been towards understanding the negative effects the opioid epidemic is having on our children and young mothers," she said in New Hampshire.
Trump mentioned neonatal abstinence syndrome, a little-discussed but devastating side effect of pregnant women addicted to opioids who give birth to babies either addicted to drugs or faced with withdrawal symptoms.
"Many young mothers are not even aware of this disease, so we must continue educating them about the real dangers of opioids on unborn babies," she said.
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All Times Eastern GP W L OL SOL Pts GF GA Peoria 16 11 4 1 0 23 57 44 Pensacola 15 11 4 0 0 22 50 31 Mississippi 15 10 5 0 0 20 49 46 Evansville 16 9 5 1 1 20 57 49 Huntsville 14 8 4 1 1 18 51 41 Macon 16 7 5 3 1 18 57 59 Knoxville 14 7 6 1 0 15 52 46 Fayetteville 18 5 9 3 1 14 55 80 Roanoke 15 5 8 2 0 12 47 61 Birmingham 13 3 9 1 0 7 22 40
NOTE: Two points are awarded for a win, one point for an overtime or shootout loss.
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Saturday’s Games
Fayetteville 4, Roanoke 3
Birmingham 3, Macon 2
Pensacola 6, Knoxville 2
Evansville 9, Mississippi 3
Peoria 5, Huntsville 2
Sunday’s Games
Pensacola 2, Birmingham 1
Monday’s Games
Knoxville at Pensacola, 8:05 p.m.
Tuesday’s Games
Huntsville at Mississippi, 11:30 a.m.
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German police say they have arrested a Russian man who has been sought by South Korea for more than 13 years as a suspected accessory to murder.
Federal police said Monday that the 53-year-old, whom they didn't identify, was arrested at Munich airport as he was in transit between Moscow and Prague. He is now in custody awaiting extradition.
Police say the man, who was arrested on Saturday, was sought by South Korean authorities as an accomplice to the killing of a man in 2003. He is accused of driving the getaway car, and could face up to 25 years in prison if convicted.
PORTLAND, Ore. – A family in Oregon is desperate for answers as the search for their missing son enters the fourth day.
Authorities tell KGW that Cole Burbank was last seen on Thursday as he left Camas High School.
Family and friends say it is unusual for Cole to simply disappear, and there was nothing that would have sparked him to not return home.
So far, search groups have been canvasing the area around Cole’s school and home, but have not found any clues yet.
“Cole we just want to tell you that we love you very much and we want everything to be OK,” said Matt Burbank, Cole’s dad.
At this point, officials do not know if there was an accident, foul play or if Cole left on his own accord.
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It’s a good field, with rich history and the echoes of many games over the decades. But the field of dreams was temporarily turned into a horror Wednesday, as Rep. Steve Scalise and others were shot at a baseball practice. I coached many a Little League game on the adjacent field and many a game on the “big field” at Eugene Simpson Stadium. My oldest boy played high school home games there for the T.C. Williams Titans, the school made famous in the football movie, “Remember the Titans.” Future Major League players have played high school ball on this field.
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Annual spring wage negotiations between companies and labor unions got into full swing Wednesday with unions from Japan's major automakers demanding the same base wage increase as last year despite concerns about the industry's earnings prospects.
The unions of Toyota Motor Corp. and Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd., among other major automakers, requested a 3,000 yen monthly hike.
The demand comes as some of the leading automakers recently reported sluggish earnings for the nine months to December, with concern growing about U.S. President Donald Trump's protectionist policy stance.
About 1,200 students from four schools stand outside Fort George as part of the living Canadian flag project developed by Niagara-on-the-Lake's Canada Sesquicentennial Committee. And if you happen to be organizing a 150th birthday bash for a nation of about 36 million people spread across 10 provinces, three territories and six time zones, you'll also need a bankroll, planning time and - most especially - local volunteers who do the legwork of co-operative federalism.
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A new fitness gym is coming to High Street in Williamsburg.
Orangetheory Fitness will open in October and will be located in between Revolution Golf Grille and Movie Tavern.
Orangetheory Fitness has 27 locations in Virginia and more than 400 locations nationwide.
For more information on the gym, call 757-614-1118 or email studio0937@orangetheoryfitness.com.
WASHINGTON, Feb 2 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump accused the FBI and the Justice Department of politicizing its investigations on Friday, just as the White House is expected to approve the release of a secret Republican memo alleging FBI bias against him in its Russia probe.
“The top Leadership and Investigators of the FBI and the Justice Department have politicized the sacred investigative process in favor of Democrats and against Republicans - something which would have been unthinkable just a short time ago. Rank & File are great people!,” Trump wrote in a post on Twitter. (Reporting by Susan Heavey; Editing by Peter Graff)
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has upheld a challenged practice that is used to invalidate patents without the involvement of federal courts.
The justices on Tuesday rejected a bid to strike down a process established by Congress in 2011 to speed up patent reviews.
The justices voted 7-2 in favor of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's patent review process. It has been used to invalidate hundreds of patents since it was established in 2012.
Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Neil Gorsuch dissented.
Saifee hospital doctors laud painstaking efforts of Eman Ahmed's sister Shaima, who, they say, has left her toddler alone in Egypt to see Eman's treatment through Bariatric surgeon Dr Muffazal Lakdawala and sister of Eman Ahmed Shaima welcome Shahzada Dr. Qaidjohari Bhaisaheb Ezzuddin Saheb, CEO of Saifee hospital The literal and metaphorical journey of Eman Ahmed, the world's heaviest woman, has by no means been easy, but neither has it been a walk in the park for her sister Shaima, who, in spite of everything, has continued to remain by her side like a rock. The press conference at Saifee hospital on Monday that was attended by consul general of Egypt Ahmed Khalil .
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The Canadian dollar appreciated on Friday after the release of the Canadian jobs report. The economy added 10,000 jobs but it was the improvement in wages that was a positive for the loonie. Wages have grown 2.2 percent annually putting pressure on the …
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Cliffs Asia Pacific Iron Ore have confirmed they will cease mining operations at Koolyanobbing in the coming months, with shipping and rail out of Esperance expected to cease as early as June 2018.
Southern Ports Authority received the announcement from Cliffs on Monday, with staff receiving confirmation a short time later.
Mr Fertin said the company understood that it would be an unsettling time for many Southern Ports employees Photo: Esperance Express.
Southern Ports chief Nicholas Fertin acknowledged the impact the action would have on the wider Goldfields-Esperance community.
In an address to staff, Mr Fertin said the company understood it would be an unsettling time for many Southern Ports employees and their families and the Ports’ priority was to support their staff.
“As soon as we can, we will communicate directly with you to advise how this change will impact you, and the broader workforce,” he said.
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This year marks the 71styear of India's Independence. It is a day for every Indian to beam with pride and joy and recall the struggles and sacrifices of the freedom fighters to achieve Independence.
Also read: Independence Day: Mercedes-Benz India launches GLC Celebration Edition at Rs 50.86 lakh
Apart from that, Independence Day is marked a holiday on the calendar. So, it is the perfect time for the family to catch up and bond over watching great flicks. Let's celebrate this Independence Day by watching some of the amazing Indian movies.
Here we have compiled some of the best Indian movies you can catch on television and Netflix while chilling out with the fam-jam.
Take a look at the list below.
CNBC's Wilfred Frost takes a look back at the best and worst deals done in the banking space at the peak of the financial crisis.
Deutsche Bank still has one very simple problem: Its revenues are falling faster than its costs.
Behind the noise of restructuring charges, regulatory change and the costs of the U.S. tax overhaul, this is the reason investors aren’t prepared to value the German banking giant’s stock any more highly.
Chief Executive John Cryan has achieved...
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A man has died after a single-vehicle crash near a hotel.
Police said the crash, involving a grey Audi A3 saloon car, happened at around 7.20pm on Sunday near the Strathcarron Hotel on the A890.
The 42-year-old driver of the Audi died at the scene. No-one else was injured.
The A890 was closed at the scene while police dealt with the incident and reopened at 1.30am on Monday.
Police have appealed for information and asked anyone who witnessed the accident and has not already been in touch to contact them on 101 quoting incident NP-11215-17.
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Stream or download Tuesday’s episode of MMAjunkie Radio with guests Sam Alvey, Gian Villante and Sean Wheelock.
UFC light heavyweights Alvey and Villante fight each other on the UFC Fight Night 131 main card, which takes place this Friday in Utica, N.Y. Play-by-play commentator Wheelock is calling the action at Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, which takes place Saturday in Cheyenne, Wyo.
You can stream the episode over at AudioBoom.com. You also can watch a replay below.
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Here is a behind-the-scenes look into WKRG’s Mobile Mayoral Debate at Davidson High School. The debate between the two rivals, Sandy Stimpson and Sam Jones, for mayor of Mobile takes place tonight at Davidson High School from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
You can tune into the debate on News 5 at 6 p.m. and it is being streamed LIVE on Facebook.
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New Delhi: Recording a growth of over 3.9 percent on the back of a healthy rise in shipments of engineering goods, Indian exports petroleum products and chemicals, Indian exports in July grew at $22.5 billion, official data showed on Monday.
India`s exports during the corresponding month of last year stood at $21.69 billion.
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Recently, two Sask. Party MLAs announced they would be running for the Conservatives in the next federal election. The moves were questioned by the NDP, but there’s also been a wider trend of urban MLAs leaving the Saskatchewan Party.
In the latest episode of In Session, Murray Mandryk and Dave Fraser discuss what the departures say about Saskatchewan politics, and if we could see more.
Cullen was scratched from the lineup for Saturday's game against the Stars, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.
There is no sign that Cullen is injured. The fact of the matter is that he's a 41-year-old who has 11 points in 50 games, and one point in his last 11 tilts. Marcus Foligno draws into the lineup with Cullen out..
St. Luke’s Doctor Gives Advice on Senior Health & Fitness Day
DULUTH, Minn. – Wednesday, May 30 is Senior Health and Fitness Day.
It’s a day to remind all it’s always the right time to get active.
Dr. Addie Licari, a St. Luke’s Family Practice Physician, stopped by FOX 21 to give tips about staying on top of your health in your later years.
Stay active and keep the “I’m gonna do it when I retire” promises.
Get socially engaged – volunteer, pick up a fun part-time job, connect with friends.
Figure your healthcare finances out beforehand.
Get on the same page with your partner regarding what you want your lifestyle to be.
See your doctor annually, ask questions, request known covered medical tests and services prior to a big life change such as a move or retirement.
Be your own advocate. Do your research on medical covered services and costs. Get to know your physician’s office business staff and use them as a resource.
For more information, or to schedule an appointment head to www.slhduluth.com.
After weeks of flushing the system, the City of Airway Heights announced last week that their water is safe for drinking. Monday morning, the City of Spokane released their annual report on drinking water quality and says the water in Spokane is also safe for drinking.
The City says Spokane met or exceeded all federal and state drinking water standards in 2016. There are 7 wells that draw water from the aquifer. The City then adds chlorine to the water to make sure purity is maintained in the distribution system. In their report, the City included the following chart for detected contaminants.
The full report can be viewed in the slideshow above ( MOBILE USERS CLICK HERE ) or view the full report in PDF HERE .
“The City is committed to providing to provide safe, clean drinking water to our customers at an affordable price,” says Scott Simmons, the City’s Division Director for Public Works & Utilities. “Our water system plays a role in protecting public health and safety and serves community growth.”
Lava continues to flow out of Mount Etna in Sicily, Italy.
The National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology Observatory Etneo spotted the lava at an altitude of about 3,000 meters above sea level.
This drone footage offers a closeup view of lava flowing from the volcano.
In early March, Mount Etna erupted, spewing magma into the air and injuring 10 people, including a BBC television crew and scientist.
Etna's eruptions, often visible from far away, are reminders to those living or hiking on its slopes that the volcano is quite active.
Mount Etna is the highest point in Italy south of the Alps and one of the most active volcanoes in the world.
FILE PHOTO: The company's logo is seen at the headquarters of Swiss biotech company Actelion in Allschwil, Switzerland January 26, 2017. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann
FILE PHOTO:Bottles of Johnson's baby oil, made by Johnson & Johnson, are seen on a supermarket shelf in Seattle, Washington, U.S., February 10, 2017. REUTERS/Chris Helgren
ZURICH Johnson & Johnson (JNJ.N) declared its $30 billion tender offer for Swiss biotechnology company Actelion (ATLN.S) successful on Friday, reporting it controlled 77.2 percent of the voting rights after the main offer period.
The price of the offer, which J&J announced on Jan. 26, was $280 per share for Actelion. It said it expected the transaction to close in the second quarter.
J&J has said it intends to delist Actelion, while a new research and development company being spun out of Actelion, to be called Idorsia and led by Actelion founder Jean-Paul Clozel, will have a separate Swiss listing.
(Reporting by Michael Shields; editing by Brenna Hughes Neghaiwi)
April 10 Swift Transportation Co is merging with Knight Transportation Inc in a share swap that would combine two of the biggest U.S. trucking operators that are together worth more than $5 billion, the Wall Street Journal reported.
Each Swift share would be converted into a 0.72 share of the new company through a reverse stock split. Knight shares would be exchanged one-for-one. Swift shareholders would own 54 percent of the new entity and Knight shareholders would own the rest, the Journal said. on.wsj.com/2oQmdoW
The deal values each Swift share at $22.07, a 10 percent premium to its closing price on Friday, the report said.
The deal would replace XPO Logistics' purchase of Con-way Inc for $3 billion as the biggest acquisition in the trucking business, the Journal said. reut.rs/2nSuO5J
Swift and Knight were not immediately available for comment outside regular business hours. (Reporting by Rama Venkat Raman in Bengaluru; Editing by Amrutha Gayathri)
News 1130 reported on concrete material that was developed by UBC researchers using recycled fibres from used tires.
Nemkumar Banthia, a UBC civil engineering professor who supervised the research project, said this project could also help reduce the global carbon footprint.
Similar stories appeared in Business in Vancouver and Indo-Canadian Voice.
A 21-year-old student hailing from Patil Nagar in Mumbai's Kandivali area committed suicide on Wednesday.
Sanchita alias Nayana Wagh, a student of Patkar College in Goregaon, committed suicide by hanging herself from a ceiling fan.
The parents took her to the Shatabdi hospital, where she was declared brought dead.
Meanwhile, the Kandiwali Police has registered an Accidental Death Report (ADR) (56/2017) in this case.
Initial inquiry report suggests that she committed suicide after failing her First Year B. Com exams. (ANI)
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Workers across the rich world could be missing out on pay rises because an elite group of cutting-edge companies are leaping ahead of the rest, but have very few staff, so the profits are not spread around.
A “winner takes most” dynamic has emerged, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) believes, because productivity growth is crucial to pushing up wages.
But technology titans and other top companies are responsible for a large chunk of productivity growth in recent years, and they typically employ few workers and use a lot of capital instead.
This can be seen in the falling share of gross domestic product (GDP) which goes to workers.
Globalisation can have the same...
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Indiana Lottery's "Cash 5" game were:
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NORTH BAY VILLAGE, FLA. (WSVN) - Fire Rescue crews responded to the scene of a high-rise fire in North Bay Village, Friday morning.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded to a first alarm kitchen fire at an apartment located at 7904 West Drive, around 5 a.m.
According to officials, the fire started in a fifth floor unit, where the stove was left on.
Half of the building had to be evacuated. However, no injuries were reported.
Firefighters are now checking for carbon monoxide detectors.
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Wang Yi, Chinese Minister for Foreign Affairs, speaks before a meeting of the Security Council inside of United Nations (U.N.) headquarters in New York, U.S., April 28, 2017. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson
UNITED NATIONS China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged North Korea on Friday to stop its nuclear and missile development activities and cautioned all parties that "the use of force does not solve differences and will only lead to bigger disasters."
Wang also told the U.N. Security Council: "China is not the focal point of the problem on the peninsula. The key to solving the nuclear issue on the peninsula does not lie in the hands of the Chinese side."
He said the deployment of a U.S. anti-missile system in South Korea "seriously undermines" China's strategic security and damages trust among parties on the North Korean issue.
(Reporting by Michelle Nichols and Lesley Wroughton; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
Odd Mom Out is really going to be feeling left out now.
Bravo has cancelled the scripted comedy after three seasons, creator and star Jill Kargman announced via Instagram:
Odd Mom Out starred Kargman as a fictionalized version of herself, navigating the world of Upper East Side mommies. The cast also included Abby Elliott, Andy Buckley, Joanna Cassidy, KK Glick and Sean Kleier.
The Sept. 13 season finale will now serve as the show’s series ender.
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* The second half of The Tick‘s first season will debut Friday, Feb. 23 on Amazon Prime Video.
* Fortune Feimster (The Mindy Project) has joined the cast of NBC’s midseason comedy Champions, from creator/star Mindy Kaling, our sister site Deadline reports. She will play the series-regular role of a popular trainer at the gym owned by Anders Holm’s character.
* Hulu has released a teaser trailer for Season 2 of Shut Eye, premiering Wednesday, Dec. 11:
The union says Mashishi passed away at his home in Johannesburg earlier on Wednesday.
JOHANNESBURG - Founding president of the SA Municipal Workers Union (Samwu) Petrus Mashishi has died.
The union says Mashishi passed away at his home in Johannesburg earlier on Wednesday.
The cause of his death has not been divulged at this stage.
Mashishi served the union for more than 20 years as a shop steward and president.
Samwu spokesperson Papiki Mohale said: “We, as a union, are lowering our banners in remembrance of comrade Mashishi for the dedication and work he had done since the inception of Samwu until his retirement.”
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Actor and Comedian Guy Torry joined Tyler Ryan on GMC for some laughs
COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)–Comedian Guy Torry joined Tyler Ryan on Good Morning Columbia to talk about his acting career, and his upcoming appearances at the Comedy House on Decker Blvd. Torry also tried his hand at the Cheese Quiz
The Geary County Sheriff’s Department reported that Deputies responded to US 77 Highway mile marker 148 for a single vehicle non-injury accident Saturday night.
Gary White, Herington, was driving a 1994 Dodge Ram when he lost control of the vehicle due to the weather and struck a tree.
A thunderstorm moved through the area at the time of the accident.
Dolly Parton has received many awards in her successful career. On Sunday night she picked up her eighth Grammy Award in the category of Country Duo/Group Performance as she collaborated with Pentatonix’s “Jolene”.
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A gold gents wedding ring was found in Ballynahinch after a recent band parade.
An appeal has been issued through PSNI Down asking for its owner to reclaim the jewellery.
In the post they say: "Found Property
A gold gents wedding ring was found during a recent band parade in ballynahinch. If you believe this may belong to you please contact the duty sergeant at Downpatrick on 101."
April 6 Gambero Rosso SpA:
* Says signed on April 5 a commercial collaboration agreement with Gategroup
* The partnership will see the two teams collaborating on the development of products and services showcasing Italian food and wine
* Gategroup operates in airline catering and retail on board Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
Firefighters have been tackling a large fire at Colsterworth where 200 tonnes of compost were well alight.
Fire crews from Grantham, Corby Glen and Bourne attended the incident earlier this afternoon at Honey Pot Lane. People living nearby have been advised to keep doors and windows closed because of the smoke from the fire.
A spokesman for Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue Service said: “Crews are currently using one hose reel to extinguish the fire, being assisted with heavy machinery to move the compost.”
In the last half an hour all but one of the crews have left the scene. Corby Glen firefighters are extinguishing the rest of the fire.
But what is Epic doing about it?
To start, addressing cheaters in Fortnite is the highest priority across Epic Games. We are constantly working against both the cheaters themselves and the cheat providers. And it’s ongoing, we’re exploring every measure to ensure these cheaters are removed and stay removed from Fortnite Battle Royale and the Epic ecosystem. We don’t want to give too many clues about what we’re doing, but we are rolling out tools and will continue to do so. Thousands have been banned and we have no plans to stop!
Account Progression
In the next several weeks we’ll also roll out progression. Account progression means that you will earn stuff as you play. And it’s not just for fun - it will also help in the war against casual Cheaters and will give them less incentive to simply cheat their progression with a ban around the corner! For those persistent trolls, we’ll be continuing to work on solutions.
BRIEF-1347 Property Insurance Holdings through unit agrees upon terms of excess of loss catastrophe reinsurance program
* 1347 Property Insurance Holdings- co through unit agreed upon terms of excess of loss catastrophe reinsurance program for 2017 - 2018 treaty year
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Didier Hilhorst is a director of design at Uber. In this episode, he shares how his graduate degree in economics helped mold him as a designer and, in turn, shape how he and his team redesigned Uber from the ground up.
It’s not every day economics and design overlap with one another. But for Didier, they do. He explains how elements usually not thought of as a design tool, such as price, can be used as part of the product experience, not just an afterthought.
Starting a redesign from scratch with a product as large as Uber is no easy task. To help facilitate better communication between designers and engineers, Didier explains how Uber built an internal tool from scratch to help design at scale.
Jared Erondu and Bobby Ghoshal are the hosts of High Resolution. This post and episode notes were put together by freelance writer, Gannon Burgett. Watch for High Resolution episodes to drop every Monday on TechCrunch at 8 a.m. PT. You can also listen on iTunes and Overcast.
Demand for Cuba travel is not slowing among American travelers despite the continued US government restrictions limiting approved travel to the island nation via 12 authorized categories, based on trend information released on Tuesday. According to Cuban officials, the combined total number of visitors from the United States was more than 614,000 in 2016 a 34% increase over the previous year.
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April 28 Angkor Gold Corp:
* Angkor Gold Corp - will issue common shares in company to its CEO in satisfaction of an outstanding obligation to him for deferred salary
* Angkor Gold Corp - CEO Mike Weeks has not collected a portion of his salary for several years
* Angkor Gold Corp- amount of shares for debt issued to weeks will be 589,164 shares at a price of $0.40 per share
* Angkor Gold Corp - weeks will also receive $58,916 in cash for remaining 20% outstanding shares. Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Pontefract-born Annie Hill has celebrated her 109th birthday. Annie, who lives at Priory Gardens care home in Pontefract marked the milestone, on Tuesday, with a family tea party.
Karen Weaver, who works at the home, said: “She loves the Queen so she enjoyed getting a telegram.”
Annie was born at Sessions House Yard on October 3, 1908 and was one of ten children. She attended Love Lane School before working at Burgoynes bakery and later at Dunhills sweet factory.
Home staff believe she is now the fourth eldest person in Yorkshire.
BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — The co-founder of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream was arrested at a demonstration over whether F-35 fighter planes should be based in Vermont.
Burlington police say businessman Ben Cohen was one of three activists arrested for disorderly conduct Saturday.
The Burlington Free Press reports the demonstrators violated noise ordinances by playing jet noise from a tower of speakers at a level they say simulated what it would be like to be beneath a flight path. They received issued citations to appear in court and were expected to be released.
Burlington voters face a non-binding ballot item Tuesday on whether city officials should oppose basing the planes at Burlington International Airport, beginning in 2019.
The Vermont Air National Guard says millions of dollars have been invested in preparing for the F-35s.
According to police, detectives had received tips about illegal marijuana and narcotics sales in the area. They conducted surveillance Tuesday afternoon and their eyes were drawn to a trespasser behind 70 Baltimore St. When the person saw them, the subject ran and jumped into the baskseat of an idling vehicle.
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Three Democratic candidates for the South Carolina Governor’s Office debated Friday evening as part of the Palmetto State Progressive Summit.
The debate featured Phil Noble, James Smith, and Marguerite Willis. It was the first gubernatorial debate of the year.
“[Friday night’s] debate will be the most insightful and interesting debate of the year. Our questions will not be the questions you have heard at other events,” Donna Dewitt, the chair of the board of debate host Progress South Carolina said.
Former SC Representative and attorney Bakari Sellers moderated the debate. Invitations for the debate were sent to all the gubernatorial candidates, regardless of party affiliation, however, the Republic candidates declined to attend.
Watch the whole debate below:
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March 29 Alliance Global Group Inc
* Refers to news article “AGI, Travellers look to refinance dollar debt” posted in business world online
* Confirms information in news article
* Clarifies that since bonds will only be due in second half of year, it is open to explore other refinancing means that will be beneficial at that time Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The seeming always troublesome seventh inning for Clayton Kershaw.
Adam Rosales flied to center.
Ketel Marte homered to left on Kershaw's 99th pitch of the night. All Arizona's runs have come on solo homers.
Jeff Mathis then homered to left.
Kershaw still has trouble in the seventh inning. And that's it for Kershaw. He will be replaced by Tony Watson.
Christian Walker hit for Zack Godley and singled to right. David Peralta grounded to short, Walker advancing to second.
A.J. Pollock came to the plate, and Dave Roberts came out to replace Watson with Brandon Morrow. We could see Kenley Jansen early tonight, as the Dodgers can't let this game get away from them.
Pollock swung at the first pitch and popped to center. Thank you, Brandon Morrow.
Rev. Tom McLaughlin, the longtime priest of the Church of St. Luke in the heart of Stroudsburg, and an influential leader in the community, died Tuesday after a long illness. McLaughlin held his last mass in March 2015, taking a leave of absence following his declining health.
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Movie Synopsis:
Jackie is a searing and intimate portrait of one of the most important and tragic moments in American history, seen through the eyes of the iconic First Lady, then Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy. Jackie places us in her world during the days immediately following her husband's assassination. Known for her extraordinary dignity and poise, here we see a psychological portrait of the First Lady as she struggles to maintain her husband's legacy and the world of "Camelot" that they created and loved so well.
Join us at MobCraft for Plant Nite! Use your choice of succulents to create a one of a kind terrarium in our drawer planter! Wide variety of sand, rocks, plants, and decor to make it all your own. See you there!
After teasing the event last week, Chance The Rapper's 24th birthday extravaganza officially went down on Sunday as planned. Held at Chicago's Studio Paris Nightclub, the raucous party raised over $100,000 for his non-profit, SocialWorks.
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) - An Ohio man accused of plowing his car into counter-protesters at a white nationalist rally in Virginia is set to make his first court appearance.
Col. Martin Kumer, superintendent at the Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail, says 20-year-old James Alex Fields Jr. has a bond hearing Monday morning.
Fields is charged with second-degree murder and other counts after authorities say he drove into the crowd, fatally injuring one woman and hurting 19 others.
Fields has been in custody since Saturday. Jail officials told The Associated Press they don't know if he's obtained an attorney.
A high school teacher said Fields was fascinated with Nazism, idolized Adolf Hitler and had been singled out by school officials in the 9th grade for his "deeply held, radical" convictions on race.
Authorities say police shot and wounded a motorist who hit an officer with his car outside a Southern California motel.
Police Lt. Carl Whitney says a white Honda Accord began to speed away as two officers on foot patrol approached early Sunday in Garden Grove.
Whitney says one of the officers was hit by the car and that's when police opened fire. He says the Honda's driver was shot several times and hospitalized.
The officer was released after being treated at a hospital for minor injuries.
Whitney says two passengers in the car were not hurt and are cooperating with detectives.
Politicians in Mrs Merkel’s Christian Democratic Unionists (CDU) are also said to be growing dissatisfied with her leadership, according to Swiss website Aargauer Zeitung.
The claims have come as the Chancellor seeks to form a coalition with the centre-left Social Democrats (SPD), after elections in Germany last year failed to secure the CDU a majority.
The two parties have agreed compromises on care and pensions laws, but the emotionally-charged topic of reuniting temporarily sheltered refugees is said to be off the table.
Coalition talks could end on Sunday night, with little desire for a government alliance between Merkel’s CDU and the SPD.
The colorful new clip finds the singer downing pints and shots with his buddies as the club-hop across town, all the while trying to erase the memory of an ex from his mind.
"I wrote this song about a time in my life when I was going out partying every night," the singer shared in an interview (via Genius). "In hindsight throughout that time I was pretty numb and just going through the motions. Deep down it was always in the back of my mind that what I really missed was the girl that I loved." Watch the video here.
A pot-bellied pig. A bunny rabbit. And a turtle!
Those were just three of our guests for today’s “Wine with Swine” event. Now you can “hoof it” to this year’s celebration to benefit A Critter’s Chance, happening Saturday, October 7, 2017 from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm (VIP ticket holders may arrive at 4:15 pm).
Kelly Thomas, Wine & Swine, tells us more:
Wine with swine is the one night of the year when animal lovers come together to support A Critter’s Chance and enjoy time with rescued pigs, appetizers, silent auction and entertainment.
A Critter’s Chance strives to be a voice for the animals; to educate the public about animal responsibility and ensure that animals are treated humanely and given a “chance.” To make certain that every available resource is used to find adoptive homes for domestic animals.
To learn more, visit www.acritterschance.com.
OAKLAND (KRON) — It is a tenuous time for the Oakland Raiders.
NFL owners could approve the team’s relocation to Las Vegas as early as next month.
In the meantime, the City of Oakland and the Ronnie Lott investment group are doing what they can to keep the team from leaving.
But it is not the first time there has been a battle to rescue the Raiders.
KRON4’s Mark Carpenter spoke to someone who fought to bring the team back in the 1990s.
Watch the above video to see Mark’s full report.
April 3 AccorHotels
* Says acquires VeryChic, a digital platform for private sale of luxury hotel rooms and apartments a digital platform for the private sale of luxury hotel rooms and apartments, cruises, breaks and packages.
* It says VeryChic offers, via its website and mobile application, more than 4,000 exclusive private sales at attractive prices to a member base of more than 5 million.
* AccorHotels did not give value of transaction
* Says transaction will strengthen AccorHotels expertise in private sales and enable VeryChic to accelerate international development. Further company coverage: (Reporting by Paris Newsroom)
Come along and follow them! Award-winning opera stars Meghan Picerno and Garðar Thór Cortes are starring in the North American tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Love Never Dies, The Phantom Returns as Christine Daaé and The Phantom, respectively. The touring production—a sequel to Lloyd Webber's blockbuster musical The Phantom of the Opera—began with a special preview engagement at Baltimore's Hippodrome Theatre on October 3. Take a look at photos from the enchanting production before it makes its way to cities all across the country.
President Muhammadu Buhari has charged the Super Eagles to make Nigeria Proud at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
The President said in his address to the team in Aso Rock on Wednesday when they paid him a visit before departing for United Kingdom when they will play England on Saturday at the Wembley Stadium.
President Buhari assured the team of his support and he also urged the players to give their best in Russia
“We have a team that is young and I am confident we will do well,” Buhari said in his address.
“Nigerians are solidly behind you so make us proud by giving your best.”
NFF President, Amaju Pinnick assured the President that the team will make Nigeria proud at the Mundial
“This is a team that is very disciplined & will make Nigeria proud. We thank you for creating an opportunity for us to thrive.
Nigeria played out a 1-1 draw against DR Congo in Port-Harcourt on Monday the preparation continues against England on Saturday
Sabrina talks about how the Tinkerbell costume is weird and psycho while at the Halloween party.
CNBC's Kayla Tausche reports opposition against President Trump's trade agenda will take center stage this week on Capitol Hill.
The provincial government spent tens of thousands of dollars to provide free skiing at Marble Mountain during the weekend, but it argues the loss will be worth it in the long run. NTV’s Don Bradshaw reports.
Shareholders DE Shaw, M&G, Sothic say Petropavlovsk needs change
LONDON, June 14 Shareholders DE Shaw, M&G and Sothic said in a statement on Wednesday London-listed gold miner Petropavlovsk's board needs an overhaul, but they have no intention of taking control of the company.
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As I constantly and consistently read the editorials of the Review-Journal regarding the woeful accountability of taxpayer-funded entities — be it reflected in the housing issue for the mentally ill, the nonstop preposterous antics of the Clark County School District and the police officers and firefighters who constantly “game” the pension and compensation system — I have come to the conclusion that taxpayers require a unionized front that hits public-sector entities hard between the eyes.
Let’s fight fire with fire. Taxpayers should have an extremely powerful union that is wholly and solely for their own benefit. It’s time to take control and restore sanity and trust. Right now, both are lacking and everyone should be sick and tired of it.
Illicit overdoses have claimed 1,208 lives in British Columbia between January and October this year.
The B.C. Coroners Service says the latest figure compares with 683 deaths during the same period last year.
The service says fentanyl was detected in 999 of the confirmed and suspected deaths so far in 2017, an increase of 136 per cent from the same period last year.
It says the presence of fentanyl, an opioid painkiller, alone or in combination with other drugs, has steadily increased among those who have fatally overdosed.
In 2012, fentanyl was found in four per cent of deaths but accounted for 83 per cent of the fatalities so far this year.
Most of the deaths have occurred in Vancouver, Surrey and Victoria.
Anthony McCartney and Jill Colvin, The Associated Press
WASHINGTON - Reality TV star Kim Kardashian West is en route to the White House to advocate on behalf of a great-grandmother serving a life sentence in prison.
That's according to a person familiar with the visit who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss it publicly.
Kardashian West has urged the president to pardon 62-year-old Alice Marie Johnson, serving a life sentence without parole for a non-violent drug offence.
She's been in touch with Jared Kushner, Trump's son-in-law and senior adviser. He oversees the administration's push to overhaul the nation's prison system.
It's unclear whether Kardashian West will meet with U.S. President Donald Trump, but the president often invites visitors into the Oval Office.
She tweeted Wednesday, "Happy Birthday Alice Marie Johnson. Today is for you."
May 2 Deag Deutsche Entertainment Ag
* DEAG intends to increase capital with subscription rights by utilizing authorized capital
* Executive board approved cash capital increase with subscription rights from authorized capital
* Company's capital of 16.3 million euros is to be increased by up to euro 2 million to 18.4 million euros
* Issuing up to 2 million new bearer shares with a notional share in share capital of 1.00 euro per share
* Intends to use expected gross proceeds of up to 5 million euros to finance planned expansion of uk business Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
DUBLIN — Ryanair (RYAAY.O) chief operations officer Michael Hickey will resign from the end of the month, the under-fire airline said on Friday, becoming the first executive to leave since a rostering mess-up led to the cancellation of thousands of flights.
Hickey was responsible for rosters when the disruptions began but that function was taken over by Ryanair's Chief People Officer, Edward Wilson, on Sept. 27 when the Irish airline announced its second wave of cancellations.
"Over the past 30 years Mick Hickey has made an enormous contribution to Ryanair, especially the quality and safety of our engineering and operations functions. He will be a hard act to replace," Ryanair chief executive Michael O'Leary said in a statement.
Marcelo Crivella, senator and bishop of the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God speaks during his inauguration ceremony as mayor of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017. Marcelo Crivella, senator and bishop of the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God speaks during his inauguration ceremony as mayor of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017.
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BARWON HEADS, Australia — Australian Minjee Lee shot a 2-over 75 Saturday and held on to a one-stroke lead at the Vic Open, the first tournament of the year on the Ladies European Tour.
Lee had a three-round total of 7-under 212, one better than fellow Australian Karis Davidson, who shot 67 Saturday.
Cheyenne Woods, niece of Tiger Woods, rebounded from a second-round 80 to shoot 69 and was five strokes behind Lee and tied for fifth.
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EMBED >More News Videos President-elect Donald Trump's shocking victory in the 2016 election will bring a new first family to the White House.
Donald Trump Jr. and his wife, Vanessa Trump, are getting divorced.A public court record filed Thursday in New York says Vanessa Trump is seeking an uncontested divorce from the president's son. Details of the divorce complaint haven't been made public.On Thursday night, the couple released the following statement:The couple married in 2005 and have five children.The Trump Organization hasn't responded to an emailed request for comment.Last month, Vanessa Trump opened a letter to her husband containing an unidentified white powder and was briefly hospitalized as a precaution, but the substance turned out to be nonhazardous. A Massachusetts man later was charged with sending the threatening letter.
May 3 (Reuters) -
* Bookrunner - books are covered on the full deal size including the greenshoe in VolkerWessels IPO (Bengaluru Newsroom)
MRC holds an Extraordinary General meeting on July 30, 2018 (KSE) Date: 03 Jul 2018 Metal and Recycling Co. holds an Extraordinary General meeting on July 30, 2018. Shareholders shall discuss increasing capital from KD 10 Mill to KD 20 Mill and amend Articles of Incorporation and Company Statute accordingly.
Luke Evans hits the red carpet at the Strictly Ballroom: The Musical Opening Night on Tuesday (April 24) at the Piccadilly Theatre in London, England.
The 39-year-old actor looked suave in a brown leather jacket, black trousers, and black suede Chelsea boots as he stepped out for the event.
PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Luke Evans
Over the weekend, Luke stepped out to help Queen Elizabeth celebrate her 92nd birthday in London!
If you’re in London, you can get tickets for Strictly Ballroom: The Musical here!
soft morning light
"I am a marvelous housekeeper. Every time I leave a man I keep his house." - Zsa Zsa Gabor
"Who doesn't want to play the Hollywood Bowl in that beautiful setting in the hills," says band lead Brian Setzer. "When the Hollywood Bowl was conceived, all music was acoustic, so to hear a big band in this setting is ultimate.
"This venue has a nice wooden stage. It just sounds amazing. The construction of the shell overhang provides excellent acoustics. And then, of course, when the lights come on in the last song, you realize...whoa, there's 17,000 people out there!"
Setzer had also this to say about group, "The music I play in the big band is rock n' roll with a jazz influence. What keeps it fresh is the quality of the players in the band.
"Also a big part of keeping the big band fresh is the arrangements; writing the arrangement for 18-19 people is like writing a song within a song. It makes the song you might have heard many times sound new again."
A private villa just a few miles from Necker Island will be available this summer for a fraction of the cost. in the British Virgin Islands is one of the most exclusive destinations in the world.
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Peterman is in the NFL's concussion protocol, Mike Rodak of ESPN.com reports.
With Tyrod Taylor (knee) unable to play and Peterman forced out early, Joe Webb finished off Sunday's 13-7 win over the Colts in the snow. Per Rodak, Bills head coach Sean McDermott said Monday that Taylor will still be the starter if he's healthy enough to play. Given that he managed limited practice Thursday and Friday, the mobile veteran seems to be on the right track for Sunday's home game against the Dolphins. Buffalo figures to have Taylor or Peterman, if not both, available for that game.
LONDON British motor and home insurer Direct Line Insurance Group reported a 4.2 percent rise in gross written premiums in the first quarter, boosted by strong performance in its auto business, it said on Wednesday.
Gross written premiums rose to 810 million pounds, in line with a forecast by analysts KBW.
Direct Line, whose brands include Churchill, Green Flag and Privilege, said in a statement it continued to target a 2017 combined operating ratio in a 93-95 percent range for continuing operations.
Combined ratio is a measure of underwriting profitability in which a level below 100 percent indicates a profit.
However, performance in home insurance was "challenging", Direct Line said, due to a rise in claims costs.
Gross written premiums fell 3.9 percent in home insurance from a year earlier, compared with an 8.9 percent rise in motor gross written premium.
(Reporting by Carolyn Cohn; Editing by Rachel Armstrong)
Sridevi
Sridevi is still gorgeous well past 50! And besides being extra-careful about what she eats, she’s also particular about using fruit packs on her face. Oranges are rich in vitamin C, besides being hydrating and nourishing. Use the pulp of the orange as a face pack, while orange zest makes for a good ingredient in a homemade scrub.
UNIONDALE, NY — A Bronx man allegedly held up a Uniondale McDonald’s early Monday morning and hit an employee before emptying out the safe, police said.
Adrian Torivio, 45, walked into the Front Street McDonald’s through an unlocked door around 3:20 a.m., officials said. He forced three employees to the back of the restaurant at gunpoint, but a 41-year-old employee managed to sneak out.
Torivio allegedly hit a 47-year-old employee in her head with a hard object and took a 21-year-old employee’s phone, police said. He ordered them to open the safe.
Police showed up before Torivio was able to leave and arrested him, officials said. They recovered all the proceeds from the safe.
Torivio was charged with robbery and criminal possession of a weapon.
The woman who was hit suffered a non-life threatening head injury.
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Paschal Triduum Retreat - Yankton
Mar 29, 2018
Paschal Triduum Retreat:
Enter the silence and experience the rich liturgies of Holy Week with the monastic community of the Benedictine Sisters of Sacred Heart Monastery in Yankton. This retreat begins 4:00 p.m. March 29, Holy Thursday, and ends with noon dinner on Easter Sunday, April 1. Optional conferences explain the symbolism of each liturgical event. For more information go to our webpage. To register, e-mail BenedictinePeaceCtr@mtmc.edu or call 605-668-6292 before March 23. Personal retreats may also be arranged at another time.
U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Zeeland, is holding his third in-person town hall meeting of the year tonight. Protests were staged outside each of the first two town halls he hosted earlier this year.
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love, untitled
i’d give my last breath
rest my soul under the waves
if it meant you could walk on water
bring you out of the darkness
illuminating your cave
we can save the moment when you
look into the ocean, you see me
gazing back at you, our heartbeats
rattling against the wind
reach out, touch your palm against mine –
soft and warm from the skin of the tide
don’t fear being brave – from over
here i’m still on your side
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One thing’s for sure, it’s…
As we reported Wednesday, David Frum’s hot take after the shooting in Alexandria, Virginia was a colossal fail:
‘Seek help’: David Frum HAMMERED for ‘fallacious and ghoulish’ response to Alexandria shooting https://t.co/WjvFeFjsYP — Twitchy Team (@TwitchyTeam) June 14, 2017
This is what Frum tweeted after the shooting:
Virginia:
No background checks
No licensing
No registration
No permit req’d for concealed carry of long guns
Open carry long guns & handguns — David Frum (@davidfrum) June 14, 2017
Jenna Jameson added insult to injury for Frum:
He was from Illinois you consummate shmuck 🤦🏼‍♀️ https://t.co/jG3bmakC6x — Jenna Jameson (@jennajameson) June 14, 2017
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I love horror flicks, scaring people and I especially love haunted houses. We had a great time at Woodrow Haunted Manor last night. Big thank you the owners Mark and Denver for the preview. The Grand Opening is tonight (10/05/17) at 7:00! Woodrow Haunted Manor is located just east of the Interstate on Woodrow Road.
I didn’t video much of the actual haunted house because I don’t want to spoil any surprises there may be! With that being said, bring an extra pair of pants. 😀
Woodrow Haunted Manor
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Penetanguishene is going high tech ahead of the 2018 Municipal Election. The town council approved the use of Internet and telephone voting for next year, ditching the pencil and paper system altogether. In 2014, Penetanguishene used all three, but over 60 per cent opted for the electronic method. Those who choose, can show up at voting stations to use electronic devices there, but Penetanguishene voters can cast their ballot anywhere with internet access next year. “Penetanguishene stepped forward in North Simcoe in 2014 as a leader in technology, innovation and accessibility for the municipal election and we are pleased to be able to provide residents with this accessible form of voting for 2018,” says Stacey Cooper, Town Clerk.
CAMDEN, Mo. (AP) _ The Missouri State Highway Patrol now says it’s unsure who was driving a boat that struck a rock bluff on the Lake of the Ozarks in central Missouri, killing three friends from Kansas.
A Kansas man, 22-year-old Hayden Frazier, of Overland Park, was arrested after the crash on May 19 but was never charged.
At the time, investigators said Frazier was driving the boat. On Tuesday, the patrol said its preliminary report has been revised to list the driver as unknown. Investigators intend to reconstruct the accident as the investigation continues. The patrol didn’t indicate why the report was changed.
Those killed were 23-year-old Joseph LeMark and 24-year-old Daniel Lewis, both of Overland Park, and 21-year-old Hailey Hochanadel, of Olathe.
Frazier and another woman on the boat were injured.
9:22 p.m. In the 600 block of North McKinley Avenue, a 22-year-old Berthoud man on a felony charge alleging criminal impersonation, misdemeanor warrants alleging failure to comply and a trespassing charge.
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POTOSI, Mo. (AP) – Missouri prison officials say a 29-year-old inmate being held in the Potosi Correctional Center has died.
The Missouri Department of Corrections said Wednesday in a news release that Christopher Noble was taken May 16 from the prison to Washington County Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Officials say Noble was serving a 20-year sentence for first-degree statutory sodomy. He was imprisoned on July 20.
The release did not give any details of Noble’s death or why prison officials waited two weeks to announce the death. A message left late Wednesday afternoon for a prison spokeswoman was not immediately returned.
An autopsy has been ordered.
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The Karnataka CET 2017 seat matrix has been released. Candidates who have appeared for the exam can check their result from the official website.
Karnataka CET 2017 was conducted on May 2 and 3, 2017.
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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - LOS ANGELES (AP) — Charles Manson’s cremated remains have been scattered nearly four months after the cult leader died in prison. A funeral was held Saturday following a court battle for the 83-year-old’s remains.
Pastor Mark Pitcher of the Church of the Nazarene in Porterville, California, says 20 to 25 people attended the funeral.
Among them were Manson’s grandson, Jason Freeman, and Freeman’s wife, Audrey.
Freeman prevailed last week in a months-long court fight for custody of Manson’s remains.
His grandfather was cremated after the service and his ashes scattered.
Pitcher said Monday he agreed to lead the service because Freeman and his wife are Christians.
Manson was sentenced to life in prison for orchestrating the 1969 murders of actress Sharon Tate and eight others.
He died in November.
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Baku. 7 May. REPORT.AZ/ It was committed explosion in Kabul the capital of Afghanistan.
Report informs citing the Tolonews, Ministry of Internal Affairs of the country reported.
It was reported that the incident occurred in Shahr-e Naw district of Kabul. A suicide bomber blew himself in blood donation center. As a result of the blast, no one hurt in the blast
A Manitoba man convicted of sending letter bombs to his ex-wife and two lawyers will have a sentencing hearing Oct. 3.
Guido Amsel appeared briefly in Winnipeg court Wednesday and says he has once again found a new lawyer for his case.
Amsel has fired two previous lawyers, most recently after his conviction in May.
Amsel was found guilty in May on 15 charges, including four counts of attempted murder.
He was arrested after three explosive packages were found in July 2015.
Only one of the devices went off, causing severe injuries to Maria Mitousis, a Winnipeg lawyer who had represented Amsel's ex-wife in a lawsuit over an auto body shop the couple had owned.
At its Feb. 13-14 meeting, the Stanford University Board of Trustees set tuition for the 2017-18 academic year, approved construction projects, announced plans for its annual retreat, and heard presentations from university leadership, including President Marc Tessier-Lavigne , and the deans of the Schools of Law, Business, Education and Medicine. During the meeting, the Board of Trustees announced it had established an endowment that would forever name the provost's position as the "John W. Etchemendy Provostial Professorship" to honor former Provost John Etchemendy .
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Lyon Township Fire Department Offering Child Seat Inspections
July 4, 2018
Free child car seat checks are being offered through a local fire department.
Over 80% of child seats are said to be used incorrectly. The Lyon Township Fire Department says residents can bring their child and have their seat inspected by a certified Child Passenger Safety technician. Inspections are performed once a month at the department’s Fire Station #1, located at 58800 Grand River. Car seats must be installed prior to inspections and corrections, if needed, will be made at the time of the inspection.
The car seat checks are offered free of charge but anyone interested needs to schedule an appointment by calling 248-486-3775. (JM)
Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin reacts after scoring during the first half in Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Utah Jazz, Saturday, April 15, 2017, in Los Angeles. Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert, center, is helped off the court by center Boris Diaw, right, and guard George Hill, left, as coach Quin Snyder watches after Gobert injured his knee during the first half in Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Clippers, Saturday, April 15, 2017, in Los Angeles.
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Kazakhstan said Wednesday a new round of Astana talks on the Syria conflict led by Russia, Turkey and Iran scheduled to begin Feb. 15 would be delayed by a day due to unexplained "technical reasons".
While Kazakh officials said they invited both the Syrian government and rebels for the new talks, several of the government opponents who took part in the previous Astana talks told AFP that they have not received invitations.
U.N. envoy on Syria Staffan de Mistura said he would not participate personally in the latest Astana meeting but that his office would be represented by a "technical team".
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TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – An overnight stop by Topeka Police leads to the arrest of a suspected car burglar.
Police say 29-year-old Olin D. Ashton II, was booked into the Shawnee County Jail on charges of burglary, theft and criminal damage.
Police say officers tried to approach Ashton in the 400 block of SW 33rd Street, when he fled. They say they have recovered property belonging to five separate victims.
If you were the victim of an overnight burglary in the area, you can contact Topeka Police.
Verizon should be ashamed of themselves, after going through and purging as many of their truly Unlimited customers as possible has introduced a Verizon Unlimited – Limited data plan with data caps of 22GB before throttling the connection. I really wish all mobile companies could not use the word Unlimited unless they really meant it. In my opinion it’s very unfair to those that do not read the fine print.
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April 3 Bristol-myers Squibb Co
* Opdivo (nivolumab) in combination with Yervoy (ipilimumab) and Opdivo Monotherapy significantly improved overall survival versus Yervoy alone in patients with previously untreated advanced melanoma
* Bristol-Myers Squibb Co - first overall survival (os) data from phase 3 checkmate -067 clinical trial
* Bristol-Myers Squibb Co says with a minimum follow-up of 28 months, median os had not yet been reached in either of two Opdivo treatment groups
* Bristol-Myers Squibb Co - updated safety data reported in new analysis were consistent with previously reported experience
* Bristol-Myers Squibb Co - safety profile is consistent with previous studies, with no cumulative toxicity with combination therapy or new safety signals
* Bristol-Myers Squibb Co - two-year os rates were 64% for Opdivo plus Yervoy combination, 59% for Opdivo alone and 45% for Yervoy alone Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
BOSTON (WWLP) – A House Committee approved a bill on Wednesday that makes major changes to the voter-approved recreational marijuana bill.
The proposal would more than double the current 12 percent tax on recreational marijuana to 28 percent.
It would also allow local boards of selectmen and city councils to ban marijuana shops from towns without going to the voters.
The bill is expected to be brought to the House floor for debate and a vote on Thursday.
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Stephen A. Smith recently jumped out the window when he tried to critique J.R. Smith’s choice of rocking a hoodie while on the bench. The Cleveland Cavaliers shooting guard now is blatantly trolling the sports analyst with his new line of Ugly Sweater hoodies.
Stephen A. Smith spewed some nonsense about the look reminding white people of Trayvon Martin, for which he was summarily dismissed by most people with sense.
As for the hoodies, besides the festive color, they also feature the NBA star’s branding and a message of “Merry Swishmas.”
TMZ Sports reports that Smith will be selling his hoodies via Fresh Brewed Tees. Reportedly, Smith will wear the ugly sweater hoodie on Thursday when the Cav plays the Lakers.
The hoodies do look atrocious, though. But, we likes.
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ITM Power, the Sheffield-based energy storage and clean fuel company, today revealed that its services have attracted interest from multi-national companies.
In a trading update, ITM Power revealed that it has £22.64m of projects under contract, and a further £1.72m of contracts in the final stages of negotiation.
Projects under contract have increased by £5.66m in the last 11 weeks.
ITM Power said it was increasingly receiving enquiries from multinational entities for “significantly larger platforms and for a broader range of applications”.
Dr Graham Cooley, the chief executive of ITM Power, commented: “The increase in contracted projects over the last few months is testimony to the performance and cost reduction of ITM Power’s technology and to our vastly experienced sales team.”
ITM Power is helping to meet the need for clean fuel in the transport, renewable heat and chemicals sectors.
The company was admitted to the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange in 2004.
March 30 Vilmorin & Cie Sa:
* Vilmorin & cie successfully completes a private placement ("schuldschein") of 100 million euros ($107.25 million)
* Placement comprises maturities at 5, 7 and 10 years, combining fixed and variable rates
* Placement, initially planned for 75 million euros, was very largely oversubscribed (x 3.4) and raised to 100 million euros
* Confirms its disintermediation strategy, pursuing optimization of its financial resources Source text for Eikon:
Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9324 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
MOSCOW — The Kremlin is warning that Moscow could respond quid pro quo if Washington restricts operations of Russian news outlets in the United States.
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, said Friday that Russian state-funded RT television network and Sputnik news agency had come under “unprecedented pressure” in the U.S.
RT said it faces a U.S. demand to register as a foreign agent and provide detailed personal data for its staff, the request it said amounts to an attempt to push it out of the U.S. media market.
Peskov warned that if the U.S. hampers the Russian news outlets’ operation in violation of media freedom, “actions on the basis of the principle of reciprocity can’t be excluded.” He added that Russia respects press freedom and treats foreign media equally.
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Arusha. Grief engulfed Arusha residents on Tuesday, 24 April 2018 after the body of a Tanzanian woman, Leyla Mtumwa, was taken from the mortuary at Mount Meru Hospital for burial.
The late Leyla Mtumwa (36) was killed by his husband, identified as Kemi Kasambula (38), in London, UK during the Easter weekend despite attempts by her son to save her.
After days of fundraising, Ms Leyla’s body was finally brought home from the UK yesterday (on Monday).
Earlier today, the women prayed for Leyla’s body before it was taken to Musjid Noor Mosque to the men to also pray for it.
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A Ventura County fire ladder truck douses a trash fire in Simi Valley Friday evening. (Photo: CONTRIBUTED PHOTO/VENTURA COUNTY FIRE)
Firefighters are battling a trash fire at a recycling center in Simi Valley, according to the Ventura County Fire Department.
The fire was reported at 4:23 p.m. Friday in the 400 block of West Los Angeles Avenue.
A helicopter was called to the scene to check if fire had spread to the nearby river bottom due to winds in the area, but no spreading was found, authorities said.
Crews expected to be on scene for several hours due to the nature of the fire.
This story will be updated.
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New Las Cruces VA clinic could open in September Walls of 12,000 square-foot clinic will start going up Monday Check out this story on AlamogordoNews.com: http://lcsun.co/2kvFDdd Louis Theriot, left, an Air Force veteran from Alamogordo, talks with Veterans Affairs El Paso VA Health Care System Director Michael Amaral, before the ground breaking ceremony for the new VA clinic on Del Rey Avenue, Friday 10, 2017. As soon as September, patients could begin going to the new Las Cruces clinic, 3401 Del Rey Boulevard , for medical services.
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WiscoJazz returns to the Highbury for its monthly dose of FUNK PARTY TIME! This time around we are featuring one of Milwaukee's dopest dudes - KID MILLIONS. From rocking the mic to rocking the decks, check out what this vinyl junkie has in store. Also spinning this night will be Highbury resident DJ lukewarm.
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Capital Development Authority (CDA) has allocated 50 acres of land in Sector I-17 to build a plant for generating energy from 800 tonnes heaps of garbage, collected from Islamabad Capital Territory on regular basis.
Talking to APP, CDA Director Sanitation Sardar Khan Zimri said the authority was planning to establish four transfer stations where collection vehicles would transfer garbage onto larger trucks to processing stations. Those stations were proposed to be built in Zone-II, III, IV and V, from where the garbage would be transported to Sector I-17 plant to convert it into energy, he added.
He said the civic body staffers instead of going door to door to pick up the garbage, the people should dispose of it at its designated places. The proposed plant is expected to burn around 1,500 tonnes of garbage to produce 10 megawatts of electricity.—APP
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At about 7 a.m. Thursday, Gillette City Councilman Tim Carsrud spent some time before work scrolling through the more than 100 Facebook comments from Gillette residents regarding the city considering charging a fee for using the City Pool. During a Tuesday City Council workshop when the City Council discussed charging a fee at the door or shifting pool expenses from the general fund budget to an enterprise fund, Carsrud knew the topic would be a hot one.
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Police investigating an assault in Nottingham city centre have released an image of a man they would like to speak to.
A 31-year-old man was left with a broken jaw after he was attacked by another man in Bridlesmith Gate at around 3.30am on July 30.
The man officers would like to trace is described as being white and of a slim build.
(Image: Nottinghamshire Police)
He is bald and thought to be in his 40s.
He was wearing a black polo neck jumper at the time.
If you recognise the man or have any information that could help the investigation, call Nottinghamshire Police on 101 and quote incident number 267 of July 30.
For better or worse, Social Security is a vital program for our nation's retired workforce. As of February, according to the Social Security Administration's monthly snapshot, more than 61.1 million people were receiving a benefit, and this figure is only expected to grow as baby boomers age and continue to leave the workforce.
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April 20 Redhill Biopharma Ltd
* Redhill biopharma announces peer-reviewed publication of the positive yeliva® phase i study results in advanced solid tumors
* Redhill biopharma ltd says phase i study with yeliva(®) in patients with advanced solid tumors successfully met its primary and secondary endpoints
* Redhill biopharma ltd says results demonstrated that drug is well-tolerated and can be safely administered to cancer patients in study
* Redhill biopharma ltd says is pursuing several phase i/ii clinical studies with yeliva, targeting multiple oncology and inflammatory indications
* Redhill biopharma -phase ii study to evaluate efficacy of yeliva in patients with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis is to be initiated in h2 of 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Mississippi State led Oklahoma State by 1 at the half. Teaira McCowan, Victoria Vivians, and Morgan William helped blow open the game in the 3rd quarter, fueling the Bulldogs to their 3rd straight Sweet 16.
McCowan recorded her 24th double-double of the season (21 points, 18 rebounds). Vivians had 23 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, and a steal. Morgan William chipped in 17 points as MSU won 71-56.
Monday marked the final home game for seniors Vivians, William, Blair Schaefer, and Roshunda Johnson.
Coach Schaefer hugs his players as they exit the court pic.twitter.com/nA0LVmdwZl — Rachel Richlinski (@RachRichlinski) March 20, 2018
The Hump is PACKED!
MSU vs. OSU about to get started pic.twitter.com/MEUlEZLp5S — Rachel Richlinski (@RachRichlinski) March 20, 2018
Mississippi State heads to Kansas City for the Sweet 16. MSU will face 4-seed North Carolina State on Friday. Tipoff is at 6:00pm, the game will be televised on ESPN, online at ESPN3.com.
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LEWISTON, Maine — A Utah clothing company has filed a lawsuit against L.L. Bean, saying the Maine-based company's latest ad campaign is a trademark violation.
The Salt Lake City-based company, KUHL, filed suit on Oct. 2 in U.S. District Court in Utah under the name Alfwear. The Bangor Daily News reports the lawsuit was filed against L.L. Bean at its Lewiston location.
The company says in a statement that it owns all rights for the "The Outsider." It says L.L. Bean's ad campaign "Be An Outsider" infringes on its trademark.
An L.L. Bean spokeswoman says the company does not comment on pending litigation.
A women's one-piece bathing suit will be turning heads in the opposite direction this summer.A company by the name of "Beloved Shirts" is marketing a bathing suit that looks like a hairy man's upper body.The suits are sold in various skin tones and are complete with chest hair, nipples and back hair.This clip shows the suit in action.They sell for about $44.If this is a fashion statement you'd like to explore, the company also sells a full hairy body tracksuit.
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clay county today. the brazil police department alerted people about the situation this afternoon. an 18 inch main line burst near the knightsville flashers. that's east of brazil. water covered all lanes of u-s 40. people in the brazil-area lost water for several hours. a similar situation happened in late november. we talked to the brazil mayor just a few minutes ago.. he tells us there's a boil order in effect for brazil.. carbon... center point.. harmony.. and knightsville.. that's in effect until further notice. this weekend... a small community is honoring the life
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Skip in Skip x Embed x Share CLOSE Zombies on the boardwalk, a gluten-free food crawl and the Devils open their season - all in "7 things to know in New Jersey this weekend." John C. Ensslin
The view from Fort Lee Historic Park of GWB bike path riders. (Photo: Special to The Record)
Police are currently canvasing the area around the George Washington Bridge after witnesses reported a man jumped from the north walkway, officials said.
Port Authority police received the report around 12:05 p.m., said Joe Pentangelo, senior police public information officer.
Units from the New York Fire Department are also on scene.
Check back on this developing story.
SUICIDE PREVENTION: Safety fence coming to George Washington Bridge
MALLORY GROSSMAN: Cyberbullying addressed in Rockaway schools in wake of suicide
HACKENSACK: Police caught on video appear to pick locks in an allegedly illegal search
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LAHORE: The Nawa-i-Waqt Fund for Stranded Pakistanis in Bangladesh received Rs30,000 on Monday.
ZA Zubairi from Lahore donated Rs20,000 while Peruz Bakht Qazi contributed Rs10,000.
Daisy Helmuth is a singer/songwriter from Lexington. In addition to her solo experience, she fronts the band, People Planet, on guitar and lead vocals. She plays a variety of instruments such as guitar, ukulele, violin, piano and even a mean toy accordion.
Best Upcoming Charity Events In Las VegasThey may say that charity begins at home and that is never more evident than in the Las Vegas area. From bowling to benefit kids, golfing for a cause or an annual walk or run, there are many ways to show that you care and help those who need you most.
PHUKET: Police arrested a man at Phuket International Airport with a haul of drugs found in his suitcase along with 53 fake B1,000 banknotes last night (April 12).
Friday 13 April 2018, 12:32PM
Officers placed Nanawa Na Songkhla, 36, from Chiang Mai, under arrest at about 8pm.
Police explained that Nanawa was acting suspiciously while his bag was being scanned at a checkpoint at the airport, prompting security personnel to conduct a more thorough search of his luggage.
Officers found in total 797 methamphetamine pills (ya bah), 4.7 grams of crystal meth (ya ice), 105g of marijuana and 53 counterfeit B1,000 notes in the bag.
Nanawa was taken to Sakoo Police Station nearby and charged with a possession of Category 1 drug with intent to sell, possession of a Category 5 drug with intent to sell.
Police are continuing to question Nanawa about how he came to be in possession of the drugs, and the fake banknotes.
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April 20 Canadian e-commerce software maker Shopify Inc said on Thursday it had launched a new wireless card reader in the United States.
The rates charged will be about 2.4 percent per swipe, and the device will compete with the likes of Jack Dorsey-led Square Inc's card reader, which costs merchants at least 2.75 percent per swipe.
Shopify said the card reader supports iOS and Android operating systems and will support Visa, MasterCard and American Express cards, among others.
Shopify's card reader will be sold for $29 at Shopify hardware stores. Square's wireless card reader retails at $49. (Reporting by Ahmed Farhatha in Bengaluru; Editing by Shounak Dasgupta)
Rob Gronkowski showed off his Easter spirit Sunday on Twitter.
The tight end traded in his football pads for a bunny costume.
Gronk did his famous “Gronk spike” with a pink Easter egg.
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GETTY Tammy Abraham expecting the worst after injury blow
Abraham, who is on loan from Chelsea until the end of the season, limped off towards the end of the first half with a thigh problem. The 19-year-old striker will undergo a scan over the next couple of days to discover the severity of the injury.
Chelsea players out on loan Sun, January 29, 2017 Chelsea have shipped a record 38 players out on loan this summer, but who are they and where have they gone? Play slideshow Chelsea FC via Getty Images 1 of 38 Mukhtar Ali (Vitesse Arnhem)
The England Under-21 international has impressed during his time at Ashton Gate, scoring 21 goals in his 37 appearances so far this term. City boss Johnson said after the Elland Road clash: "Tammy Abraham has done something to his thigh. He'll have a scan over the next day or two. "Tammy is gutted because he feels like it might be a bad one but hopefully that won't be the case."
GETTY Tammy Abraham has scored 21 goals for Bristol City
Patrick Industries (PATK -2.2% ) completed the acquisition of the business and certain assets of Bristol, Indiana-based Collins & Company for ~$36.5M, funded under the Company's existing credit facility.
The acquisition of Collins includes the acquisition of accounts receivable, inventory, prepaid expenses, and machinery and equipment.
The Company expects the acquisition to be immediately accretive to net income per share.
"Collins' industry reputation and innovative product offerings provide us with an opportunity to leverage our existing platform and expertise within our distribution businesses and our nationwide geographic footprint to expand our presence in the RV, housing and industrial markets, and further increase our RV content per unit," said Todd Cleveland, Chief Executive Officer of Patrick.
Company will continue to operate Collins on a stand-alone basis under its brand name in its three existing facilities.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (KRON) — Does flying have you on your last nerve lately?
If so, you are not alone. Thousands of travelers are expressing their frustration.
According to government data released this week, the number of complaints about airline service skyrocketed in April.
The Department of Transportation says it fielded more than 1,900 complaints from consumers.
That’s up 70 percent from April last year.
The majority of the gripes were aimed at airlines based in the United States.
According to the data, flight problems such as delays and missed connections are the biggest issues.
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A pair of foxes scampered on the Bridgton property of Bill Pries, and he reports, "they are very healthy looking."
It was the one that got away. This barred owl was on its perch in Wilton with an eye on a red squirrel and thoughts of dinner, but as Jim Knox reports, the squirrel escaped.
Brian K. Lovering of New Gloucester got a photo of this gull taking off at sunset at Ferry Beach in Saco.
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× Texas Tops OU On Road, For Fifth Straight Sooner Away Loss
The Texas Longhorns topped the OU men’s basketball team 79-74, on February 3, for the Sooners fifth straight loss on the road.
The Longhorns finished the game on a 21-8 run to give Shaka Smart’s team their third straight home win over a ranked opponent.
Sooners star Trae Young finished with 14 assists and 19 points, but shot 7-of-22 from the field.
The loss prevented OU from moving into a three-way tie atop the Big 12 Conference.
OU junior Jamuni McNeace scored a career high 16 points in the loss.
The Sooners’ schedule doesn’t get any easier as OU hosts 15th ranked West Virginia on February 5.
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The inquest investigating the death of Charlie Dunn following an incident at Bosworth Water Park has been postponed once again.
The five-year-old boy, from Tamworth, was found unconscious in the park’s Blue Lagoon lake on July 23 last year.
Despite an off-duty paramedic performing CPR, he died in hospital the following day.
Leicestershire Police are still trying to piece together what happened to understand how the boy, who reportedly disliked water, ended up in the lake.
Detectives at Leicestershire Police have been given more time to complete their investigation.
The inquest will resume on April 27 at Rutland and North Leicestershire Coroners Court in Loughborough.
Charlie Dunn: No charges over five-year-old's death
Two arrested over Bosworth Water Park incident released on bail
Cuba opens wholesale market to sell basic staples
HAVANA (AP) — Cuba has opened up its first wholesale market in an economy dominated by government-run enterprises.
State-run newspaper Granma says the market is part of an ongoing effort to "reorganize" commerce on the communist island. The market will sell beans, beer, sugar, cigars and other basic staples for 20 to 30 percent less than the products are sold throughout the country.
Since 2010, the government has authorized about 500,000 people to operate private businesses, and many of them have long-sought access to a wholesale marketplace. Their wait is not over. The government says the market known as the Mercabal is only open to 35 worker-owned cooperatives in Havana, at least for now.
The state-run economy accounts for 70 to 80 percent of the Cuban economy.
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Jurors in a murder trial involving the 2015 death of a Tennessee high school football player who shielded friends from gunfire heard an interview in which one defendant tells police he fired shots in the air without aiming at anyone that night.
Jurors on Monday saw Knoxville police violent crimes investigator A.J. Loeffler’s interview with Christopher Drone Bassett on the night that 15-year-old Zaevion Dobson died. Bassett, Kipling Deshawn Colbert and Richard Gregory Williams III face first-degree murder charges.
Bassett initially denied accompanying cousin Brandon Perry to the Lonsdale area of Knoxville where Dobson was shot. Bassett eventually says he saw Perry fire shots, got scared and later fired “maybe five” shots in the air.
Perry died in a separate shooting later that night.
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday, hosted the Super Eagles at the presidential villa, to a farewell reception ahead of their trip to Russia to the World Cup.
The meeting came hours before the team’s scheduled flight to London for a pre-World Cup friendly against England’s Three Lions at Wembley Stadium on Saturday evening.
The Super Eagles will move to Bad Tatzmannsdorf, Austria where they’ll spend eight days, and play another pre-World Cup friendly against the Czech Republic next Wednesday, before flying to Russia for the 2018 World Cup scheduled to start on June 14th.
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Worcester is ranked 57th on the list of healthiest cities in the U.S., according to a study done by WalletHub. "Location matters when it comes to health.
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Three people have died in Wells Estate after they were beaten and burnt to death on Tuesday following the recovery of an alleged stolen vehicle in the area.
Two the victims were necklaced with tyres while the third was beaten to death.
HeraldLIVE is on the scene.
By 2:45pm police had not yet secured the scene.
It is believed two others managed to flee.
A large group of community members have gathered near the scene.
The incident is believed to have happened early on Tuesday after the car was found at one of the houses in the area.
Angry residents allegedly then captured the suspects, interrogated them and later burnt two of them.
By the time HeraldLIVE got to the scene, one police vehicle had arrived and left shortly after.
This is a developing story.
Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir issued a warning to Qatar on Tuesday, saying it should pay for the presence of U.S. military forces in Syria, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).
Jubeir said that Qatar must send its military forces to Syria before Trump "cancels the American protection of Qatar" which consists of the presence of a US military base on its territory.
The Saudi minister also said the Qatari regime wouldn't last a week without the U.S.' military base.
Doha has not yet commented on al-Jubeir's statement.
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(CNN) — India might just be the most colorful country on Earth.
It's a land of otherworldly landscapes -- from stunning lakes and endless rolling plains to the snow-capped Himalayas in the north. It's also home to wild festivals, romantic mausoleums and some of the most hectic cities in the world.
As this vast Asian nation celebrates Indian Independence Day on August 15, we've marked the occasion with a gallery featuring 30 spectacular scenes travelers to India will want to see.
URBANA, Ill. (WAND) - A Champaign man has been charged with residential burglary, burglary and theft after a boarded up apartment was burglarized.
Jamel Kirkwood, 25, was arrested in connection to a burglary at the apartments at 609 S. Randolph Street after the apartment was boarded up from an April fire.
Police say Kirkwood was named the suspect after reports that items stolen were being pawned. Kirkwood was captured on surveillance video trying to use a credit card taken from one apartment.
During a search of Kirkwood's apartment they found two cameras and a laptop computer. Both items belonged to fire victims. When police came to execute the search warrant Kirkwood ran from police off of a second story balcony. He was tackled by police and taken into custody.
According to court records, Kirkwood has three prior convictions for residential burglary.
The Iraqi Prime Minister has declared a final victory over ISIS, three years after the militant group captured about a third of the country's territory.
Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi says Iraqi troops now have complete control of the Iraqi-Syrian border.
So, what happens now for ISIS?
Was Belgian suspect planning new London outrage?
14/6/17 - A 20-year-old Macedonian man formerly staying in a psychiatric hospital has now been identified as a terrorist suspect and has been put in jail. Police discovered he’d been searching how to make a bomb on the internet. The Macedonian had also booked a trip to London.
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Was Belgian suspect planning new London outrage?
14/6/17 - A 20-year-old Macedonian man formerly staying in a psychiatric hospital has now been identified as a terrorist suspect and has been put in jail. Police discovered he’d been searching how to make a bomb on the internet. The Macedonian had also booked a trip to London.
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These simple techniques will help combat common dieting pitfalls and help you to stick to our plan no matter how you are feeling.
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BE MINDFUL
It’s easy to find yourself getting caught up in the hustle and bustle of everyday life but unfortunately this can get in the way of your weight-loss goals. One solution to this is to take a more mindful approach to life. Mindfulness is a scientifically proven method to combat stress and help you stay in the moment.
Follow these simple steps to be more mindful every day:
1 When you wake in the morning, observe five mindful breaths, paying attention to the feeling of the breath coming in and out of your body.
2 Bring awareness to daily activities such as taking a shower, taking the rubbish out or brushing your teeth by focusing on what you can see, hear and feel.
3 Be aware of how your mind and body feel when you move from sitting to standing to walking.
School District 27 is holding consultations in four local schools to investigate the possibility of providing the schools with additional funding under the Rural Education Enhancement Fund. The fund is normally considered for small rural schools in danger of closure, as a means of providing additional operating funding. However, School Board chair Tanya Guenther says the schools are not in danger of closing. The schools in question are Dog Creek, Lac la Hache Elementary, Likely Elementary, and Big Lake Elementary School.
School district 27 superintendent Mark Wintjes calls the consultation an opportunity to explore options to provide additional funding under the fund prevent closures.
Dog Creek had its consultation February 1st, and hosted a very good turnout. The next consultation will be at Lac La Hache Elementary at 5:30 on February 5th.
Oklahoma City guard Russell Westbrook offered one explanation for how the Thunder could miss 24 consecutive shots and trail by 34 points Monday against the host Washington Wizards . Not surprisingly, John Wall , Bradley Beal and the Wizards chose to view things a tad differently after they shut down Westbrook, limiting the NBA's leading scorer to 17 points in a stunningly easy 120-98 victory.
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Interserve has appointed a human resources specialist from United Utilities into a new role overseeing its transformation, amid expectations that it will cut more jobs.
Sally Cabrini will join the company as director of transformation, IT and people on January 15. She has been in a similar role at United Utilities, and previously worked at Nestle and Northern Foods.
She will join the support services and construction company as chief executive Debbie White rolls out a programme called Fit for Growth, which is intended to cut overheads and bring Interserve’s margins in line with the rest of the sector.
Saint-Etienne and Rennes have shown interests in signing AFC Bournemouth winger Max Gradel on a permanent deal.
Sports Witness reports that the two French top-flight sides are targeting a move for the 30-year-old who helped Toulouse retain their Ligue 1 status.
Gradel ended his season-long loan with Les Violets as the club's top scorer with 10 goals from 33 matches.
The former Saint-Etienne player was loaned out to France for regular playing time after recovering a knee injury that kept him out for six months.
United Nations Middle East envoy Nikolay Mladenov told the 6th Global Forum for Combatting Antisemitism on Monday evening that the UN is committed to educating the world against racism and xenophobia.
He recalled how during the Holocaust there were those who looked away as Jews were deported and those who confonted authorities from carrying out deportations.
Michael Phelps and wife Nicole look red hot as they arrive on the red carpet for the Laureus World Sports Awards on Tuesday night (February 14) in Monte Carlo, Monaco.
Inside the event, the 31-year-old Olympic swimmer was awarded with Comeback of the Year after his historic run at the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics.
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Earlier that day, Nicole took to Instagram to wish her husband a Happy Valentine’s Day!
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LAHORE - Free Tech Medical Centre Trust with the financial help and support of philanthropists has started working in Tech Society.
Inaugural ceremony was attended by a large number of society members and philanthropists on Sunday including Mian Muhammad Jameel, Mrs Sabiha Jameel, Manzoor A. Shaikh, Dr. Muhammad Sadiq, Muzaffar Iqbal Cheema, Mahmudur Rehman Chughtai, Dr Mir Irfan Aslam, Jameel Gishkori and others.
Mian Jamil inaugurated the Medical Centre and said that this Medical Centre will be operational from 9 am to 6 pm on daily basis under the supervision of professional ladies and gents Doctors. General medicines will be provided free of charge to the patients.
Although primarily Medical Centre has been set up for TECH Society employees and their families but resident members and their families can also avail this facility, Mian Jamil added. Health facilities like ECG, X-Ray and Ultrasound would also be provided in this Medical Centre.
Pence the appeaser.
Sorry this was a deliberate attack on a citizen by a right wing extremest. An attack from groups the espouse violence. Two Groups the Nazi's and the KKK are habitually on the FBI's list of organizations engaged in Un-American Activity.
Trump's tepid generic apology was even celebrated by these groups.
No Mr. Pence you are whoring yourself and whatever Christian principles you pretend to hold when you defend Donald Trump's tepid generic comments.
Lol! Duke, the former KKK wizard supported Trump. The libs had a field day with this even though Trump and his pundits disavowed his support time and again through numerous gotcha media questions.
Now this racist, David Duke, has throw his support to Ellison, who is black and a devout muslim, as the head of the DNC. How ironic!
Wonder what the libs will do with this?
Local businesses, industries, and supporters of CASA of Henderson County met for dining and entertainment at the annual gala.
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A country Christmas had the perfect setting for the Henderson County CASA as couples and groups made their way into the Horseshoe Lake Venue on Laster Road. Some began to find seats at well placed tables while others chatted. All made the rounds of a separate room set with items for the silent auction. Businesses, captains of industry, and CASA supporters took time out for a…
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Philip Pullman is to publish a new trilogy, The Book of Dust, as a follow-up to His Dark Materials. The first volume will be released in October and is certain to be one of the year’s biggest sellers.
The trilogy will revisit the heroine, Lyra Belacqua, and trace her life from birth to adulthood. There will also be a new hero - a boy who has appeared in Lyra's world before, but whose identity is being kept under wraps as a guessing game for fans.
“What can I tell you about it? The first thing to say is that Lyra is at the centre of the story,” Pullman said.
It has been 17 years since the release of The Amber Spyglass, the last of the His Dark Materials novels. Pullman suggested last year that The Book of Dust could stretch to two volumes, but the announcement of a trilogy will delight fans.
It will also give the author a chance to cut his hair, which he had vowed not to do until the book was done. “When I cut my ponytail off I shall put it in a zip-lock bag and give it to the Bodleian,” he joked last year.
Elias recently spoke with Sky Sports, and he wants to battle the Rock in a singing contest at WrestleMania…
“If The Rock wants to Walk With Elias then he’s more than welcome to. Keep in mind, The Rock maybe [performed with a guitar] a dozen times on television, but I am doing it on every week, and I’m doing it on the live events where we have hundreds of dates a year. So, if the Rock wants to Walk With Elias, he’s welcome to try.”
Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond 0) dunks the ball against the Miami Heat during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, in Detroit.
Carolan Bledsoe works nonstop to sew on patches for the Women's College World Series -- hundreds of them and in a short window of time.
But after decades of doing this, she's got a system.
The NCAA delivers the patches. The teams deliver the jerseys. And Carolan's daughter cuts and sorts, so she doesn't ever have to slow down. She'll finish before the players need them the next day.
So why does she say “yes” to no sleep and sewing for 24 hours straight?
“I love softball,” she told News 9.
The sport has a special place in her heart and so do all of the players.
“It’s just a little, bitty thing, but it means a lot to the girls to be able to keep that and prove that they were there,” she said about the patches.
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Johnathan Ball, three, and Tim Parry, 12, died and 54 others were hurt when two bombs hidden in litter bins went off in Bridge Street, Warrington, on 20 March 1993.
The Provisional IRA issued a statement the day after the bombing, acknowledging its involvement.
Police: Car with baby inside stolen; baby found unharmed
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Police in Tennessee say a teenager has been charged with kidnapping after a car with a baby girl inside was stolen outside a Memphis restaurant.
Memphis police said on its Facebook page that 18-year-old James Williams was charged Sunday with kidnapping and theft of property.
Williams was being held in the Shelby County Jail. Jail records didn't indicate whether he has an attorney.
The 10-month-old infant appeared unharmed when she was found Saturday morning, hours after an Amber Alert was triggered. Police say the baby apparently spent the night in the car and was found in a residential area.
Police say the car was taken when the girl's mother went into the restaurant to pick up an order and left her car running.
Baby and mother have been reunited.
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Entering 2017, several NHL teams are in need of improvement. Potential playoff contenders, such as the Dallas Stars and Tampa Bay Lightning, find themselves outside the postseason bracket.
Some, such as the Boston Bruins, are barely clinging to a playoff berth. Others, such as the Winnipeg Jets, hope to vault into the postseason picture.
This slideshow lists eight NHL teams most likely to improve over the remainder of 2016-17. We'll examine their current record, position in the standings, problem areas and why they'll overcome them.
You can express your views on this topic in the comments section below.
Brian Allee-Walsh, a longtime Saints reporter based in New Orleans, can be reached at sports@sunherald.com.
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The United Arab Emirates says its ambassador to Afghanistan has died of wounds sustained in a January bombing that also claimed the lives of five other Emirati nationals.
The official WAM news agency on Wednesday cited the Ministry of Presidential Affairs in announcing the death of Ambassador Juma Mohammed Abdullah al-Kaabi.
The ambassador was wounded in a bombing in the southern Afghan city of Kandahar on Jan. 10. Kandahar Gov. Homayun Azizia was among others wounded in the explosion.
Gabe Long, Senior Product Manager for Office 365, offers a demo-rich overview of the new Microsoft 365 Business which gives small business owners a single solution comprising the productivity and collaboration capabilities of Office; plus built-in data protection and an easy way to manage users, devices and data, all within a single admin console.
This video is from the fine folks at Microsoft.
AIKEN COUNTY, S.C. (WJBF) – Low pay and zero incentives are making it hard for South Carolina’s Department of Education to hire qualified mechanics.
Two former state employees tell WJBF NewsChannel 6 in the past having an Automotive Service Excellence certification gave mechanics a boost in pay.
However, the state later revoked that incentive.
In South Carolina’s School Bus Fleet Update from 2016, State Superintendent Molly Spearman said her biggest concern is the inability to recruit and retain maintenance technicians.
“It’s almost like they don’t want anybody who really knows what they are talking about in there,” said former S.C.D.E. Mechanic Trevor Mattingly.
According to the Department of Education the average mechanic salary is between $30,000 and $36,000 dollars a year.
Qualifications include at least 2 years of mechanical experience in automotive or related repair.
HARRISON TWP. -- Heart of South Jersey held its fourth annual "Touch-A-Truck and More ..." event on Saturday at the county 4-H fairgrounds.
Children had a chance to explore various vehicles, including construction equipment, military trucks, farm tractors and race cars.
The day also included a petting zoo, crafting tables and games.
The event supports the Heart of South Jersey's mission to provide support for families struggling to achieve or maintain self-sufficiency.
Matt Gray may be reached at mgray@njadvancemedia.com. Follow him on Twitter @MattGraySJT. Find the South Jersey Times on Facebook.
HERMITAGE, Pennsylvania (WYTV) – Kennedy Catholic opened the game on a 28-4 run and never looked back in an 89-29 win over VisionQuest Tuesday night.
Maceo Austin led the Golden Eagles with 17 points. Drew Magestro tallied 15 points. Magestro is now six points away from passing Kennedy Catholic graduate and current Baltimore Orioles slugger Nolan Reimold for sixth place on K-C’s all-time scoring list.
Marcin Wiszomirsky added 13 in the victory. Helon Amos also reached double-figures with 10 points for K-C..
Kennedy Catholic ends the regular season with a record of 20-2. The Golden Eagles return to action in the District 10 playoffs.
× York City homicide victim died from multiple gunshot wounds
YORK, Pa. – York County Coroner Pamela Gay says the victim in a fatal shooting early Friday afternoon, on April 14, died from multiple gunshot wounds and that the manner of death was Homicide.
Collin McGlen Smith, Jr., 22, of the 600 block of Girard Avenue, York, was pronounced dead at the scene of the shooting in the area of W. Maple Street. Police responded to the scene at about 1:30 p.m.
Gay released the manner of Smith’s death following an autopsy this morning at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Allentown.
York City Police have an arrest warrant for Dion James Beard, Jr., 27 of York in the shooting.
If anyone has any information on the whereabouts of Beard is encouraged to call York City Police at (717) 846-1234 or text tips to 847-411 or download the York City PD App. Texting in tips is the best method of conveying information about this incident and it is anonymous.
UFC's Cody Garbrandt Gender Reveal Prank: It's a ... White Kid?
UFC's Cody Garbrandt Gets Pranked on Gender Reveal, 'We're Having a White Kid!'
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Baby boy? Baby girl? Nah ... UFC superstar Cody Garbrandt is having A WHITE KID!
Cody and his model wife, Danny Pimsanguan, were pretty confused at their gender reveal party ... when they cut open a cake expecting to see blue or pink.
But they didn't. It was plain white.
"We’re having a white kid! It’s WHITE!!" Danny joked.
Garbrandt literally dug through the cake with his bare hands ... but still nothing.
Their friends eventually let 'em in on the prank ... and hooked Mr. and Mrs. Garbrandt up with a confetti-filled balloon instead.
Hilarious. Congrats!
During my interviews with the cast of 13 Reasons Why I realized that Miles Heizer, Ross Butler, and Alisha Boe have no clue who Young Dolph is. While I probably should have known better, their lack of reaction to the phrase for the 99 and the 2000 was the thing that was actually startling.
Season 2 of 13 Reasons Why is now streaming on Netflix and it’s actually really good.
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VERGENNES | The Champlain Longboats Program hosts its 18th annual open house. Longboats is a program of the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum in Vergennes. The event will be held on Wednesday, March 21, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the LCMM boat shop. The public is invited to attend. Pizza, salad, beverages, and dessert will be served.
NEW YORK (AP) — She’s once, twice, three times a Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover lady.
Kate Upton is once again gracing the cover of the annual issue, becoming only the fourth woman to do so three times. This year, she’s making the splash with three different covers.
Other women who did the cover three times include Tyra Banks, Heidi Klum and Christie Brinkley, who also is featured in this year’s edition with her two daughters. Elle Macpherson holds the record with five cover appearances.
Other notables in this year’s edition include former cover girl Chrissy Teigen, an expectant mother and athletes including tennis champ Serena Williams and Olympic gold medal gymnast Simone Biles.
Many people in Pakistan suffer from organ failure which results in lifelong pain and medical treatment. Anyone who visits the hospital would find many children also suffering from kidney, heart, liver etc issues. Their suffering can only be ended with organ transplant. It was reported that around 8000 criminals are waiting on death row. If these convicts are convinced to donate their organs on their death to help them reduce their sins, then their organs can help reduce the sufferings of many Pakistanis.
But to achieve that the Government should have in place an effective organ harvesting and transport system. In developed nations a surgeon with specialized equipment harvests the organ. And transports it in a helicopter to the hospital where it is transplanted to the patient. The benefits of such a program for the patients and the convicts is very high and therefore convicts should be given an opportunity to become organ donors in Pakistan.
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The employees of Bhushan Steel have moved the (NCLT) against Tata Steel’s bid. has been the highest bidder for the steel company that is undergoing insolvency proceedings. The Delhi bench of the has asked the committee of creditors (CoC) to consider the objections raised by the employees of the company and communicate them to the tribunal. Bhushan Steel’s creditors will be meeting today. Advisors to the and the resolution professional of Bhushan Steel are currently in discussions with on the resolution plan, the company said.
Next steps in the process would be according to the stipulations under the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process of the 2016. Neeraj Singhal-promoted Bhushan Steel had received resolution plans from Sajjan Jindal-led JSW Steel and Bhushan Steel’s employees. The Odisha-based firm has a capacity of 5.6 million tonne and is a high-margin flat product business, which can cater to the domestic as well as the export auto market.
Rep. Lee Nerison, who announced Monday he won't run for re-election in the fall.
State Representative Lee Nerison of Westby announced Monday that he won't seek re-election this fall.
In a statement from his office, the Westby republican said he plans to retire at the end of his term after serving since his election in 2004.
The 96th Assembly district comprises Crawford, Vernon, and part of Monroe counties.
In his statement, Nerison said, “I remember stopping by the State Capitol as a kid with my family on the way back from a Milwaukee Braves game. I keep the family picture we took that day in my Capitol office to remind me as a legislator of what a privilege it is to serve in the legislature. I never dreamed I would end up here, but it has been such an honor to work and serve with so many great people.”
Nerison currently serves as chair of the Assembly Agriculture Committee.
He said in his retirement he plans to stay involved in the community and spend time with his children and grandchildren.
KINGMAN – Longfeather Fox is the most recent Council-hopeful to pull a packet for office, and hopes to be a voice for everyday people while providing voters with a sense of diversity and common sense.
Fox is a lifelong Kingman resident, a product of Kingman Unified School District, and he attended Mohave Community College before attaining a political science degree from Arizona State University. He has been a structural firefighter for the Golden Valley Fire District as well as a paid-on-call firefighter for the Kingman Fire Department. Fox is currently the Hualapai Ranch manager at Grand Canyon West for the Grand Canyon Resort Corporation. He said he loves God, his wife, Kingman, baseball and good food.
Harley Pettit, SueAnn Mello-Keener, Don Vawter and Ryan Dooley have also pulled packets for Council.
Mayor Monica Gates and Vice Mayor Jen Miles have pulled packets for mayor.
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* Dryships Inc- taken delivery of its first previously announced 205,855 DWT newcastlemax drybulk vessel built in 2014
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Britain has made clear its desire to be part of China's so-called 'One Belt One Road Initiative' — a cornerstone of President Xi Jinping's vision to boost Chinese investment and influence across Asia, Europe and Africa. There are, however, concerns over the financial and humanitarian costs of the vast infrastructure projects being undertaken. As Henry Ridgwell reports, the United States has issued a blunt warning over what it sees as the dangers of being tied to China's huge investment projects.
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A public meeting will take place next Monday (9/7) as part of a campaign to secure a second-level Educate Together school for Galway.
Earlier this year, (13/4) the Department of Education approved plans for a new secondary school for the Galway/Oranmore catchment area.
The department has recently launched an online voting system to determine the school’s prefered model of patronage.
Four patrons have applied to run the new school – Educate Together, Scoil Sinéad Limited, the GRETB and the Bishop of Tuam, Killala & Achonry.
It’s expected the new school would open in 2019.
The campaign behind Educate Together’s bid is urging eligible parents to attend the meeting on Monday at 8pm in The Maldron Hotel Oranmore.
The brokerage currently has a $7.95 target price on the stock. Vetr 's price target would indicate a potential downside of 58.83% from the stock's previous close.
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SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- Syracuse police say they arrested a man who sexually abused a young child this weekend in the city.
Johnny Goad, 20, of 416 E. Division St., Apt. 1, was charged Saturday night with first-degree criminal sex act, a felony, and second-degree sexual abuse and endangering the welfare of a child, both misdemeanors.
Goad is accused of sexually abusing a child younger than 12 years old on Saturday on East Division Street, city police Sgt. Richard Helterline said.
The victim identified Goad as the suspect, according to court documents.
Goad was arraigned on the charges and sent to the Onondaga County jail. He remained in jail Monday night, records show.
We have just learned that a lockdown was issued at Midland High School this afternoon.
We're told the lockdown has since been lifted.
According to Midland I.S.D. administrators, there were an allegation that a student had a weapon on campus.
Authorities investigated the report and no weapon was found.
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Inspired by a friendship of over 40 years, Dansville's Battle Street Brewing opens in March. (March 19, 2018) Will Cleveland
The European Union says it wants to rapidly expand training of Libyan coastguards as more migrants were saved off the Libyan coast on Thursday and Friday.
President Trump’s tough-on-China rhetoric has led finally to a probe of the country’s intellectual property protections that might prove to be the opening salvo of a trade war.
In a ceremony at the White House Monday, Trump signed an executive order empowering U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer to investigate China in terms of the “forced transfers of American technology and the theft of intellectual property.”
Thompson (foot) is expected back at full strength for the start of the 2017 season, ESPN's Jordan Raanan reports. "I've been feeling really good," Thompson said last week. "No soreness. They want to take their time. With my progress, things are looking up."
Thompson sat out the majority of his rookie year in 2016 due to a season-ending Lisfranc injury suffered in Week 2. Not only have there been no setbacks in his recovery, but the former third-rounder has been back running for weeks now and recently resumed backpedaling and pushing sleds. While Thompson is confident he'll be healthy enough to participate in at least a portion of OTAs and minicamp, his availability for team practices this summer will ultimately be up to the discretion of team doctors.
A Charlottesville organization celebrated a landmark anniversary Wednesday.
The Charlottesville Area Community Foundation, which has worked with local nonprofits, celebrated 50 years with music, dancing, and food on the Downtown Mall.
Charlottesville Area Community Foundation president and CEO Anne Scott credits volunteers for the organization's success.
“The longevity absolutely comes from community volunteers who - throughout those 50 years, decade to decade - have stepped up and really tried to build up this wonderful foundation that we have today and last year, we gave out $16 million in grants to nonprofits doing good work right across our area,” Scott explained.
The Dave Matthews Band's Bamaworks Fund is one of the foundation's many donors.
Have you ever needed extra pockets?
How about on your feet?
Nike's latest Benassi Slides have got you covered! The fanny pack flops are expected to be released this summer. Perfect for chapstick, keys, or headphones, the sliders have got everyone talking on Twitter.
New "Fanny Pack" Benassi Slides from Nike. What are you putting in these?
Details: https://t.co/at8l7WcF5X pic.twitter.com/Ig63HV2YiM — SoleCollector.com (@SoleCollector) May 30, 2018
Twitter users had a mixed reaction.
Not gonna lie. I wanna pair of those fanny pack slides @Nike — LaThorn Ball (@Thorn0824) May 30, 2018
I Lowkey want those Nike fanny pack slides... I need a new compartment for my chapsticks — TMoney (@timeismonet) May 30, 2018
They will also be available in pink and black.
Would you rock these?
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Dr. James Robert Coad, 92, of Glen Carbon, and formerly of Wood Dale, Ill., died at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017, at Meridian Village in Glen Carbon.
Cremation rites will be accorded.
Irwin Chapel is handling arrangements.
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A 2-year-old girl died after she was pulled from a swimming pool in Glendale on Friday night, police said.
Officers and paramedics responded to a drowning call just before 7:30 p.m., in the 6500 block of West Rose Lane, Glendale police said.
The child was found by family members in the pool, according to police.
She was transported to a hospital and was unconscious at the time, according to the Glendale Fire Department.
Police later confirmed the child had died.
Police said they were not sure how long the child had been in the water when she was found by family members.
Glendale police said an investigation into the drowning was ongoing late Friday.
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It seems hard to believe the Greek stock market’s benchmark was testing the waters close to 900 points just a few weeks ago. On Monday it was drawn closer to the 800-point mark, once again driven by pressure on bank stocks, while trading volume was desperately low.
The Athens Exchange (ATHEX) general index closed at 807.44 points, shedding 0.79 percent from Friday’s 813.91 points. The large-cap FTSE-25 index contracted 0.72 percent to 2,072.98 points.
The banks index dropped 2.63 percent, with Piraeus slumping 6.99 percent, Eurobank conceding 2.48 percent, National giving up 1.71 percent and Alpha decreasing 1.65 percent.
Viohalco fell 3.62 percent, ADMIE Holdings shrank 2.29 percent and PPC lost 2.28 percent.
In total 27 stocks posted gains, 73 registered losses and 25 stayed put.
Turnover reached 32.6 million euros, the third lowest this year, against last Friday’s 107.6 million.
In Nicosia the Cyprus Stock Exchange general index declined 0.84 percent to 68.67 points.
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TOKYO — Japan coach Akira Nishino has named his 23-man World Cup squad, relying heavily on veteran players with previous experience in the tournament.
Keisuke Honda and Shinji Kagawa were among almost a dozen named on Thursday who represented Japan four years ago in Brazil when Japan failed to advance from the group stage.
Nishino made his debut as Japan’s coach on Wednesday when his team lost 2-0 to Ghana in a friendly.
Japan fired Vahid Halilhodzic last month, only two months before Russia’s World Cup opens, and replaced him with Nishino.
In two World Cup warm-up matches, Japan will face Switzerland on June 8 in Lugano, Switzerland, and Paraguay on June 12 in Innsbruck, Austria.
Japan will play in Group H at the World Cup with Colombia, Poland and Senegal in its sixth straight World Cup. It has only twice reached the knockout round, losing both times in the last 16.
One look at Nagarjuna, even in his late fifties, and the ladies can go swooning. However, we are not here to talk about Nagarjuna or even his sexiness. Instead, we are here to talk and rave about someone who shares the same gene pool; his younger son, Akhil Akkineni. All of 24, the lad is already a star and a favourite among the female audience.
So on that note, here are a few pictures of the young star to make your day a brighter one.
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APICULTURE has changed lives of 98 families in the drought prone and poverty stricken area of Buhera where they are producing at least 500 litres of honey every month. Beekeepers in Ward 28 teamed up […]
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Police say Coleman was the driver of the car. He is charged with multiple felonies including aggravated eluding, aggravated assault on an officer, parole absconder, possession of a firearm by a felon and possession of a controlled substance They say Bason was the passenger and is charged with possession of a firearm by a felon, possession of a controlled substance and on a parole hold.
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The Empire State Building will go dark Tuesday night in honor of the victims of Monday’s van attack in Toronto, and in a show of solidarity with the city.
Ten people were killed and 14 others were injured when suspect Alek Minassian drove a van into a crowd Monday morning. Minassian was silent during a court appearance Tuesday where he was charged with several counts of murder and attempted murder.
The tower last went dark in February after a shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., that killed 17.
INJURED: Jockey Kirk Matheson was injured in a fall during racing at Clarence Valley Jockey Club.
INJURED: Jockey Kirk Matheson was injured in a fall during racing at Clarence Valley Jockey Club. Racing NSW
A JOCKEY has been injured in a fall during the final 200m of a race at the Clarence River Jockey Club this afternoon.
Kirk Matheson, in the saddle of Andrew Parramore trained Legal Loophole and was railing up in the final stretch of Race 4 at Grafton at the time of the fall.
Matheson was trampled by another horse after falling from the saddle.
INJURED: Jockey Kirk Matheson was injured in a fall during racing at Clarence Valley Jockey Club. Racing NSW
According to Racing NSW, Matheson was conscious after the fall and was complaining of pain to his chest and ribs.
He was transported to Coffs Harbour Hospital for scans and treatment.
The meeting, called by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), will also discuss how to handle the fallout from the resignation of Michael Flynn as White House national security adviser. | AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite Senate Democrats to hold special meeting on Trump-Russia ties
Senate Democrats will hold a special caucus meeting Wednesday morning to discuss the fallout over news reports that the Trump campaign and Russian intelligence officials were in contact during the 2016 campaign.
The meeting, called by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and confirmed by a senior Democratic aide, will also discuss how to handle the fallout from the resignation of Michael Flynn as White House national security adviser.
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Police have identified a man who died after being pulled unconscious from the sea in Fife.
The 76-year-old was airlifted to hospital after being found in the water at the East Sands area in St Andrews on Monday evening.
He was later pronounced dead at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee.
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Police Scotland said his death was being treated as unexplained, but was not suspicious. A report has been submitted to the procurator fiscal.
The man, who police did not name, was spotted in the water by a member of the public about 8:25pm on Monday.
A beach towel, clothing and sunglasses were recovered from the shore.
Impact Wrestling is returning to Orlando for more television tapings in the beginning of 2018 after several weeks worth of television shows airing from Ottawa in Canada. Today, the company announced that Universal Studios Orlando will be their home for their next set of tapings which will start on January 10 and run till January 15. Tapings are free for those who are inside the Universal Studios theme park. Anthem will be holding Impact tapings both in the United States and in Canada in 2018.
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Are U.S. equities overextended?
Well, the first issue that must be addressed is: What exactly constitutes an overextended market to begin with? There are so many ingredients to take into account.
Here they are, all five of them – you be the judge:
1. Valuation (overly high pricing relative to underlying fundamentals);
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Glisan Buds is big on specials. If you visit Glisan Buds on a Friday, with any purchase you can get a $1 joint. The dispensary announces this enthusiastically on Facebook with: "DOLLA DOLLA JOINT YA'LL #TGIF." Glisan's got around 15 strains for $14 per gram recreational, but also a massive selection of yummy edibles, including brownies, cookie bites, syrup, chocolate bars, hard candies and five different cookie flavors from Fully Baked. Other daily offers include Share Your Saturdays, where you bring a friend who hasn't been in before and get 15 percent off your purchase, and CBD Sunday, when you get 15 percent off all CBD products. An added bonus if you follow the local comedy scene: Stand-up comic Anthony Lopez is a budtender here. YOS SHALLMAN.
Police have arrested and charged a man after a pedestrian died in a hit and run in New Lynn on Monday.
A 39-year-old man has been charged with failing to stop and ascertain injury after the 9pm crash on Great North Rd.
He will appear in the Waitakere District Court next Monday.
Shaun Paul Bowker, 51, of Avondale died.
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If you have any information, contact Detective Sergeant Peter Law from Waitemata Police on (09) 477 5000.
A global conference organized by the European Union aimed at better protecting marine life has raised more than $7 billion.
During the Our Ocean conference that concluded Friday in the Maltese capital of Valletta, the EU committed $645 million to improve marine governance. Representatives from businesses, 112 countries and others pushed the total up to the unprecedented level.
The Our Ocean conference has accumulated some 8.7 billion euros ($10.2 billion) since it started in 2014, but the 2017 commitments exceeded expectations.
The conference focuses on funding and leading projects as varied at combating plastics pollution to countering illegal fishing and looking at the effects of climate change.
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OHIO 77, PURDUE 71
OHIO (5-3)
Jessing 0-0 0-0 0, Agler 2-6 1-4 6, Barker 3-3 0-0 7, Burke 5-12 4-7 17, Doseck 2-6 5-6 10, Burris 4-6 0-0 10, Stover 4-9 2-2 12, Thome 0-0 0-0 0, Hooks 6-14 3-6 15, Totals 26-56 15-25 77.
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Farquhar 1-2 2-2 4, Harris 4-5 1-2 9, Cooper 6-12 5-7 18, Keys 6-10 7-7 20, Oden 5-14 4-4 17, Kiesler 0-0 0-0 0, McLaughlin 1-4 0-0 3, Murphy 0-2 0-0 0, Totals 23-49 19-22 71.
Ohio 21 15 20 21 —77 Purdue 23 14 15 19 —71
3-Point Goals_Ohio 10-16 (Agler 1-2, Barker 1-1, Burke 3-4, Doseck 1-3, Burris 2-2, Stover 2-4), Purdue 6-14 (Cooper 1-2, Keys 1-2, Oden 3-6, McLaughlin 1-3, Murphy 0-1). Assists_Ohio 12 (Agler 4), Purdue 17 (Keys 5). Fouled Out_Ohio Burris, Purdue Harris. Rebounds_Ohio 22 (Hooks 7), Purdue 39 (Farquhar 10). Total Fouls_Ohio 23, Purdue 20. A_5,654.
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Macro: After the Flynn fiasco, it’s becoming painfully clear that Trump is deeply untrustworthy, a serious national security risk, a liability and a man unfit to be President. The wheel s are already falling off the Trump mobile only after 3 weeks ! What kind of godless mess have we gotten ourselves into?
The Kenya national commission on human rights says at least 24 people have been killed in post-election violence after President Uhuru Kenyatta won a second term.
Police opened fire to disperse protesters who blocked roads and burned barricades in the capital, Nairobi.
In Kisumu, an opposition stronghold, riots continued on the streets, as opposition supporters claimed they've were robbed of a victory.
Al Jazeera's Catherine Soi reports from Kisumu.
Motown Gospel recording artist Tasha Cobbs is celebrating the gold certification of “Break Every Chain.”
The award was granted by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) to commemorate sales of more than 500,000 units.
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SHERIDAN - The Sheridan City Council special meeting scheduled for 7 o'clock tonight has been canceled.
The council will meet next in regular session at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 16.
Nipah virus is transmitted to humans through infected fruit bats, pigs or other Nipah-infected persons
Another person died of Nipah virus in Kerala's Kozhikode taking the death toll to 14.Madhusudhanan, 55, of Nellikode in Kozhikode district died tonight, according to health department sources.He was undergoing treatment at a private hospital, they said, adding that Madhusudhanan had tested positive of the virus. The number of confirmed Nipah virus cases has risen to 17 with the National Institute of Virology, Pune, finding its presence in the blood sample of a 28-year-old person from Karassery, the sources said.
As part of the test, the TSA has installed two new gates at the Tom Bradley International Terminal that require passengers to run their passports and their boarding passes over a scanner before they can proceed. The test began Wednesday.
PanARMENIAN.Net - Tehran's interim leader of Friday prayers says there is a consensus among Iranian officials to reject any negotiation on or amendment to the nuclear deal, IRNA reports.
Iran and the major world powers signed the agreement known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) in 2015. Under the agreement, Iran accepted to curb its nuclear program in exchange for economic sanctions relief.
The US President Donald Trump since his inauguration as the successor of Barack Obama has threatened that he would either kill the JCPOA or make some changes in the deal.
"No negotiation on the JCPOA is the absolute decision and strategy of the Islamic Republic [of Iran]," Ahmad Khatami said in his sermons on Friday, February 2.
Iran will not negotiate again on its defense and missile programs with any party, and will not allow any state to meddle in the issue, he said.
A fundamental review of the NHS is needed to address a financial crisis, Lord Kerslake said, after quitting as the boss of a major hospital trust in protest at funding problems.
The former head of the civil service, who resigned as chairman of King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in London on Sunday, said the health service could not continue "staggering along" under the current funding levels.
He said a "proper review", potentially on a cross-party basis, was required to address the future of the NHS - and how to pay for it.
NHS Improvement branded the trust's financial performance "unacceptable" but Lord Kerslake insisted that savings had been made.
He told BBC Radio 4's Today programme there was "not enough understanding of the scale of the challenge that both King's and the NHS is currently facing".
Would you be willing to let anybody who wants to look around your home? That’s exactly what one local family is doing, find out why.
Here are three mail art postcards, all including handwriting, and all using up scraps of this or that.
This bird postcard was made by painting a background (including the blue blob I later turned into the bird) and pasting strips of handwriting practice paper around it.
Next, I covered my cardboard surface with scraps of handwriting practice paper and glued on a little drawing. Voila! Done.
This card featured a painted background, letters stenciled on, and then some paper scraps added. Plus some scribbling into the paint.
People, save your scraps. They are useful.
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Eight people were killed in a knife attack on a crowd in China's restive Xinjiang region, including three assailants who were gunned down by police, local officials said Wednesday.
Ten other people were injured in the attack Tuesday evening in Pishan county, according to an announcement issued by the government of the nearby city of Hotan.
In November 2015, police killed 28 members of a "terrorist group" over the course of a 56-day manhunt following an attack on a colliery in Aksu two months earlier that left 16 people dead.
In March 2014, 31 people were knifed to death at a train station in Kunming, in southwestern China, with four attackers killed, with Xinjiang separatists blamed and state media dubbing it "China's 9/11".
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TORONTO — Canadian merchants may soon start charging customers extra to pay with certain credit cards thanks to a settlement agreement in a class action suit.
The suit, which was filed in 2011, alleges that Visa and MasterCard rules forced merchants to accept all their credit cards, even ones that charged retailers higher fees. Those rules did not allow merchants to add a surcharge for customers who use these premium cards.
Visa and MasterCard both released statements saying they do not admit to any wrongdoing, but entered into a settlement agreement in the case earlier this week.
Both companies agreed to pay $19.5 million each and allow Canadian merchants to add surcharge fees on credit card payments. The revised rules will include a surcharge cap.
Visa said in a statement that the new rules will come into effect 1.5 years after provincial courts in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario and Quebec approve the settlement.
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It's feared that a large percentage of the murdered women had requested police protection, and that the police apparently failed to protect them
BALTIMORE (AP) — A judge has sentenced a member of the Black Guerilla Family gang to nearly 12 years in prison for conspiring to participating in racketeering.
U.S. District Judge James Bredar sentenced 23-year-old Norman Handy on Monday. According to his plea agreement, Handy belonged to an offshoot of the gang known as the Greenmount Avenue Regime.
A statement from the U.S. Attorney’s office says Handy admitted to engaging in drug distribution and armed robbery, including a 2013 robbery where he shot a victim in the foot. That victim had been scheduled to testify against Handy but prosecutors say he was later fatally shot by gang member Wesley Brown.
The Black Guerilla Family is a notorious gang known for violence, drug trafficking and witness intimidation both on Baltimore’s streets and in its jails.
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The star notoriously left the show after just three days in 2015, but he could be going back for round two this year!
It's only February, but already I'm A Celebrity 2017 rumours are a foot!
Recently, Made In Chelsea star Spencer Matthews has been appearing on winter sport show, The Jump, but now the 27-year-old has said she would be willing to go back into the jungle.
He told Now! Magazine "Yeah, I'd do it. I thought it best to let it cool off. Everything was twisted and turned quite weirdly last time. It wasn't what it seemed. I didn't leave of my own accord."
It turned out Spencer had been axed from I'm A Celeb for taking steroids in November 2015, but back in the summer last year he was once again in talks with ITV bosses to get back in the jungle.
If the rumours are true then we might finally get to see the Chelsea boy do a Bush Tucker trial!
We wonder who else might be in the running for a jungle stint! Let us know your guesses...
“The relationship with my nephew has always been excellent, in all these years we have never had periods of crisis,” he said, but added that he has felt increasingly sidelined since Carlos Costa became Nadal’s manager and as the player’s father has become more involved.
6:49pm–#Bridgeport CT– Its food burning on the stove that caused the 3rd floor to fill with smoke at 25 Sanford Place. Firefighters will ventilate the floor.
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A Sioux City man who was taking his brand new truck to be detailed today will end up requiring more than a wash and wax on the pickup.
Police Sergeant Scott Hatting says the 73-year-old man was pulling into “Hitches, Trailers and More” around 11 a.m when something went wrong. He says the man accidentally step on the gas instead of the brake as he was pulling in to park and the truck went through a window of the building and struck an employee who was working inside.
The employee was taken to the hospital as a precaution with minor injuries. Hatting says since the accident happened on private property the truck owner would not be cited. “But clearly he’s at fault. The damage to his vehicle is probably around eight thousand dollars I would guess just for paint. And the building — substantially more — just because a lot of property was damaged inside as well,” officer Hatting says.
The unidentified driver was not hurt and had just bought the 2018 pickup Tuesday.
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The woman whose body was found last week in a brushy area near south Provo rail lines has been identified as 38-year-old Elisabeth Blanco. The cause of death of the Provo woman has not yet been established, but police say foul play is not suspected.
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Former Tennessee School Board Association President and longtime Chairman of the Weakley County School Board has decided to resign.
Dr. Gordon Morris has officially submitted his letter of resignation to Director of Schools Randy Frazier, who says Dr. Morris has been very influential for him.
Mr. Frazier says finding a replacement for Dr. Morris will be recommended by the Weakley County Commission.
Dr. Morris served on the Weakley County School Board for nearly 40 years.
Dean Ambrose and Seth Rollins vs. Sheamus and Cesaro for the RAW Tag Team Titles and Alexa Bliss vs. Sasha Banks for the RAW Women’s Title have been added to this Sunday’s Summerslam PPV live from Brooklyn.
Neville vs. Akira Tozawa is no longer on the card as the match transpired on tonight’s episode of RAW, with Tozawa winning the Cruiserweight Championship from Neville.
Wrestleview.com will have live coverage of Summerslam beginning on Sunday with the pre-show at 5:00 PM ET.
April 24 (Reuters) - Britain's Learning Technologies Group Plc (LTG) said on Tuesday it would buy privately held talent management firm PeopleFluent Holdings Corp for $150 million to expand its presence in the United States.
LTG entered into a conditional agreement to buy PeopleFluent from investment mangers Bedford Funding I LP and Bedford HCM Holdings GP LLC, the London-based provider of workplace e-learning said in a statement.
"PeopleFluent brings a large installed base of customers and significantly expands our international footprint with its US presence. " LTG Chief Executive Jonathan Satchell said.
Waltham, Massachusetts-based PeopleFluent provides software solutions and services including for recruitment and compensation.
The all-cash deal is intended to be funded by a new share placement for about 80 million pounds ($112 million), and up to about $48 million in debt financing, LTG said. ($1 = 0.7154 pounds) (Reporting by Ismail Shakil in Bengaluru Editing by Alexander Smith)
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - Over 1,400 Noise, vibration and harshness professionals will gather at DeVos Place Convention Center in Grand Rapids, June 12-15, 2017 to share the latest technologies surrounding noise vibrations and sound quality.
“We’re excited to expand upon our traditional conference and share a show floor together this year. This brings a new opportunity to our attendees to meet professionals outside of the automotive industry and discuss out-of-the-box ways to overcome similar challenges,” said Chad Musser, director of Vibro-Acoustics Solution at ESI Group and Noise and Vibration Conference and Exhibition General Chair.
A 13-year-old boy living at the Timothy Hill Children’s Ranch has been missing since 8 p.m. Monday and Riverhead Town police, along with the boys’ family, are seeking the public’s help to locate him.
No foul play is expected into the disappearance of Joseph Carr, police said.
Anyone with information can call Riverhead police at 631-727-4500. All calls will remain confidential.
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DENVER — A domestic-violence case has been dismissed against Aron Ralston, a Colorado adventurer whose self-amputation ordeal was made into the movie “127 Hours.” A court spokeswoman said Monday the...
The hiker whose harrowing tale of survival inspired the James Franco film “127 Hours” has been arrested in Denver on domestic-violence charges. Aron Ralston, who amputated his own right arm...
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BBC Monitoring - the service which listens to, analyses, and summarises news from 150 countries in 100 languages for the corporation - is moving from Caversham Park, its home of 75 years.
Staff there were the first to hear and report on some of the most seismic moments in history.
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GUNTUR: A stray dog attacked 20 people, including children, at Gurajala in Guntur district on Friday. Fifteen of the injured were admitted to Gurajala area hospital. The dog attacked people near the Gandhi Statue, bus stand, Brahma Naidu Centre and a high school in Gurajala.
Three-year-olds Ramavath Abhishek Nayak and Nalla Vijaya Krishna and senior citizens T Mohan Reddy, K Sai Ram, A Koteswara Rao, KJ Sundaramma, K Salman, B Syed Nayak, V Pullamma and B Lakshmi were injured in the dog attack.
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Epic Games announces it will be offering a $100m (£74m) prize pot for upcoming Fortnite competitions
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Bryon Decker with Walmart tells us how Walmart Free Grocery Pickup. Whether you are a busy parent or someone with disabilities, now you can order all of your groceries online and pick them up at the store - without ever getting out of your car! You can get $10 off your first order over $50 with code WOWFRESH. Go here for more information.
A woman is dead after a crash on I-95 South in St. Augustine involving two semi-trucks.
Per the crash report from the Florida Highway Patrol, a Freightliner Tractor Trailer was going south in the outside lane of I-95. 24-year-old Brittany Fortner was in a Toyota Corolla behind the Freightliner. The crash report also says there was an International Tractor Trailer behind Fortner’s Corolla.
All traffic on I-95 near State-Road 206 began to slow down, but the driver of the International Tractor Trailer failed to slow down and struck the rear of Fortner’s Corolla. The semi then hit the rear of the Freightliner Tractor Trailer.
None of the drivers in either semi-truck was injured.
Charges are currently pending.
All lanes were closed for hours, gradually reopening throughout Friday. By shortly after 1 PM, traffic was flowing in the area once again.
A four-alarm Montreal fire left one elderly woman dead early afternoon Monday.
The blaze spread in a five-storey building for seniors located in the Villeray area, between Boyer Street and Christophe-Colomb Avenue, Montreal police spokesperson Daniel Lacoursière said.
Firefighters have evacuated the building. Police from the arson department are currently investigating.
This follows a report on Monday of another fire in the Saint-Laurent borough of Montreal that left a 72-year-old woman fighting for her life.
Kudos to Youngs Flooring for a job well done.
I would never have gotten the service that I received from them (especially Tim who is the best) if I had gone "down the hill."
Also the installers, whose names I have forgotten — sorry guys — a beautiful job on laminate flooring and carpet.
Everyone couldn't have been nicer or more helpful.
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Joey Gase announced earlier this morning that he will be pulling double duty this weekend at Daytona International Speedway. He will be piloting the #00 Sparks Energy Inc. Chevrolet for StarCom Racing with Eternal Fan™ coming on board as an associate sponsor. This will be Gase's third Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series start in 2018, and his second with StarCom. His last start with the team was back on April 29th at Talladega Superspeedway.
"I'm very excited to be pulling double duty in Daytona, this will be my first time running in the Coke Zero Sugar 400 and I can't wait! The atmosphere for 4th of July weekend in Daytona under the lights is always amazing. I feel that I learned a lot from the Cup race in Dega earlier this spring and I'm looking forward to applying it this weekend in Daytona. This deal came together last minute and can't thank everyone at StarCom Racing enough for the opportunity to represent Sparks Energy on both Friday and Saturday Night!"
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The US southern border and the people crossing it have become the subject of global headlines.
A new art installation by Oscar-winning Mexican director Alejandro González Iñárritu gives people the opportunity to see and feel what it's like to cross the desert at night.
Filmed and produced by Bill McKenna and Felicia Barr.
Music by Gene D'Andrea. Footage provided by Legendary Films.
Photos by Emmanuel Lubezki, Chachi Ramirez, Agatha Bacelar/Emerson Collective, with special thanks to The Emerson Collective, The Phillips Collection and Atlas Performing Arts Center.
US pop star Lady Gaga Saturday announced she had cancelled the last 10 shows of the European leg of her world tour due to "severe pain."
In a statement posted on Twitter, the Grammy award-winning singer told fans she was "devastated" but said the decision to cancel the dates on her Joanne World Tour -- her fifth headlining tour -- was "beyond her control."
"My medical team is supporting the decision for me to recover at home," she said.
"I need to put myself and my well-being first," she added.
Shows affected include dates in London, Paris and Berlin, as well as Stockholm, Zurich and Copenhagen.
Dates in Cologne, Germany and Manchester, England were also halted.
It comes after the "Born This Way" singer cancelled another show in Rio de Janeiro in September after being hospitalized, also due to severe pain.
Lady Gaga, who shot to global fame in 2008 with her hit debut single "Just Dance," has previously revealed she suffers from the chronic pain condition fibromyalgia.
MOSCOW (Sputnik) — Heiberg said that the comission has been appointed to carry out the tests.
"We have appointed a commission to recheck the samples of every Russian athlete from the Sochi Games. This should happen quickly, as in 2018 the Olympic Games in Pyeongchang will take place, and everyone should know what is going on [by then]," Heiberg told NRK broadcaster Monday.
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He added that the IOC should have the results "within one-two months."
On December 23, the IOC opened disciplinary proceedings against 28 Russian athletes, who performed at 2014 Winter Olympics in Russia’s Sochi.
On December 9, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) independent commission headed by Richard McLaren issued the second part of the report on alleged Russian doping abuse, revealing manipulations by athletes in 30 sporting disciplines.
TEL AVIV, March 19 (Reuters) - Bezeq Israel Telecom CEO Stella Handler, who is under police investigation, will resign on July 1 after five years in the post, Israel’s biggest telecoms group said on Monday.
Bezeq last month named Yakov Paz as interim chief executive for at least a month while the investigation proceeds.
Handler was arrested last month in connection with an investigation into allegations that included fraud, bribery and securities offences. She was released from police custody but a court ordered she stay away from Bezeq for 30 days.
Along with Handler, Bezeq’s controlling shareholder and former chairman Shaul Elovitch and a number of other officials connected to Bezeq were arrested. They all deny any wrongdoing. (Reporting by Tova Cohen, Editing by Jeffrey Heller)
*Save the date: Kevin Hart and Bryan Cranston are headed to theaters on March 9 in The Weinstein Company’s untitled remake of “The Intouchables,” reports Variety.
Filming took place in Hart’s Philadelphia hometown last March. The remake chronicles the unexpected friendship between Cranston’s character, a Park Avenue billionaire left paralyzed after a hang-gliding accident, and Hart’s character, who plays a convicted felon recently released from prison and in need of a job and a fresh start. The duo form an unlikely bond, bridging their differences and gaining invaluable wisdom in the process.
Nicole Kidman, Julianna Margulies and Aja Naomi King also star in the update. Neil Burger directed from a script by Jon Hartmere.
The 2011 original French comedy-drama starred François Cluzet and Omar Sy.
Its worldwide box office topped $400 million, and Sy won the César Award for best actor.
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Police were investigating a homicide at an east Mesa nail salon on Friday night.
Officers were called to Premier Nails and Spa about 7:30 p.m. for a reported stabbing, said Mesa police Detective Steven Berry.
Police found one person dead inside the salon, Berry said.
He said other people were at the salon when officers arrived, but he was not sure whether the shop was open for business at the time.
Online, the salon lists its Friday closing time at 7 p.m.
Police were still at the scene after 10 p.m. Friday.
Berry declined to say whether the victim was a man or a woman or whether police were looking for a suspect.
"All the detectives are out here now,'' he said from the scene. "They're working on that information.''
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LONDON, March 19 (Reuters) - Columbia Threadneedle, a top 10 shareholder in GKN, plans to reject a takeover offer for the British engineering company from industrial turnaround specialist Melrose.
“After careful consideration, we believe the actions set out by the new team at GKN present the best options for shareholders. Accordingly, we are not accepting the Melrose offer,” Richard Colwell, Head of UK Equities at Columbia Threadneedle, said in a statement emailed on Monday.
GKN’s management team has presented an alternative plan to Melrose’s hostile takeover offer, which would involve it merging its auto arm with U.S. firm Dana Incorporated, leaving GKN an aerospace-focused business. (Reporting by Sarah Young and Ben Martin; editing by Kate Holton)
Some of the most active companies traded Monday on the Toronto Stock Exchange:
Toronto Stock Exchange (15,119.91, up 86.53 points):
Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B). Aerospace, rail equipment. Up seven cents, or 2.73 per cent, to $2.63 on 5.2 million shares.
Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC). Financial Services. Up 21 cents, or 0.84 per cent, to $25.09 on 3.9 million shares.
Primero Mining Corp. (TSX:P). Miner. Down eight cents, or 33.33 per cent, to 16 cents on 3.5 million shares.
BetaPro Crude Oil. (TSX:HOU). Oil and gas. Down 32 cents, or 5.33 per cent, to $5.68 on 3.5 million shares.
Aimia Inc. (TSX:AIM). Loyalty programs. Up 19 cents, or 9.6 per cent, to $2.17 on 3.4 million shares.
Encana Corp. (TSX:ECA). Oil and gas. Down 17 cents, or 1.38 per cent, to $12.14 on 3.2 million shares.
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A Kindness Video Contest presentation, the sunshining of a new teacher contract proposal, and a 2017-18 state budget update are on the agenda when Travis Unified leaders meet tonight in Fairfield. Staff from the offices of Supervisor John Vasquez and District Attorney Krishna Abrams will present information about a contest the two have devised: The Power of Kindness.
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The Cotswold Harris Teeter plans to expand its prominent Cotswold supermarket, adding a second level and several new amenities. An older Harris Teeter store similar in size and appearance to the 15,000 square-foot store on South Boulevard, which closed in 1988.
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So with the upcoming release of the NetScaler 11.1 build 51, it will now finally support Intune integration which I have been waiting on for some time now. This new feature allows for Conditional access against on-premises web applications like SharePoint and such.So for instance the integration allows NetScaler to pull compliance data from Intune, enabling conditional access policies. The conditional access policies give NetScaler Gateway to control the access based on device functionalities and so on. For example, an administrator can create a policy where only devices with “Camera” disabled are granted access.
NOTE However: Only iOS and Android clients are supported at this time, and it requires an updated VPN client.
So how does this integration work?
Read the entire article here, Microsoft Intune and Citrix NetScaler integration
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Feb 1 (Reuters) - Kayne Anderson Mlp Investment Co:
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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — State data shows one North Carolina county has issued four times as many aggressive driving tickets as any other.
Law enforcement in Mecklenburg County issued 279 citations for the serious traffic charge in 2017. The next county on the list as Wake County with 67 tickets.
The two counties are the largest in the state.
In all, The News and Observer of Raleigh reports 1,055 people were charge with aggressive driving in North Carolina in 2017.
Aggressive driving is speeding combined with two other offenses that include running a red light, running a stop sign, passing illegally, failing to yield, and following too closely.
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If your unit is on the list then Apple will fix it free of charge (within two years of the original purchase date) by sending it to a repair center. If you've already paid for a repair then look out for an email about reimbursement, and if it doesn't show up then give Apple a call. This is hardly the first recall/repair program we've seen for various iPhone issues, which have recently included battery problems (that preceded the software update that slowed down affected phones) for the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6 Plus "touch disease."
Botswana-born electrical engineer Freda Muyambo runs My Burnt Orange, an expression of her Pan-African palate and her love for making healthy traditional African food. With Ghanaian parents and a Zimbabwean husband, Freda, or “Freedes” as she is known on her blog, runs her blog from her home in London, combining flavors and ingredients from her travels across the continent.
Check out her scrumptious recipe for Seswaa, Botswanan slow-cooked shredded beef with bogobe (polenta). Chunks of beef are simmered in an onion broth before being pounded to shreds. The spiced dish is packed with flavor and incredibly tender.
Liam Payne brought a touch of the tropics to London, England!
The 24-year-old “Strip That Down” singer was spotted looking stylish while out shopping earlier this year in these just-released photos.
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He wore a zip-up sea-inspired hoodie, beige Balmain pants, and grey high-top Fear Of God sneakers. Liam took off the hoodie to reveal a matching sea-printed t-shirt and his tattoo sleeves.
It looked like he was doing some shopping for his son Bear with bags from Selfridges and My 1st Years.
Liam recently opened up to Entertainment Tonight about his holiday plans this year – Bear‘s first Christmas!
“My holiday plans are to spend some beautiful time with my son and to eat my own weight in lovely Christmas food,” Liam joked. “You might see a different Liam after Christmas, and then you’ll see post-Christmas Liam with a new years resolution, hopefully!”
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Hampton police said in a press release Tuesday that Leonard Allen Morrison III shot an officer who chased him down after Monday's attempted robbery of a GameStop. The unidentified officer was wearing a ballistic vest and survived.
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About two-dozen people in an assisted living facility in Norwalk were forced out into the cold after a fire broke out there late Sunday evening, according to Norwalk Deputy Fire Chief Todd Smith. They stood outside while firefighters battled the blaze in the three-story structure at the Carlson Place at 17 Nelson Ave., Smith said.
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There's about to be a shake-up in the monarchy.
Queen Helena (Elizabeth Hurley) and Princess Eleanor (Alexandra Park) were definitely shocked and overjoyed to learn Prince Robert (Max Brown) was still alive in Sunday's all-new episode of The Royals. It was the kind of genuine, good news the family hadn't experienced in quite some time—especially with all the murders, blackmail and lies swirling around.
But Robert's homecoming inevitably meant drama, too. The rightful heir had returned and would undoubtedly challenge his uncle, Scar King Cyrus (Jake Maskall), for the throne. And, let's not forget the fact that Prince Liam (William Moseley) was still sleeping with his girlfriend!
Get all the details on this dysfunctional, family reunion in tonight's recap!
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Emily Ratajkowski is the undisputed master of effortlessly cool style and here she is proving it once more in a pretty red floral sun dress and a pair of classic Reeboks.
Thanks to a hefty dose of nineties nostalgia, old school trainers have really made a comeback. Everything from basketball boots, to Adidas Originals and of course Reebok classics.
This summer, the fashion-pack are wearing theirs with pretty sun dresses, midis and skirts for a cool contrast, as Emily is demonstrating perfectly here!
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SINGAPORE: Deputy Prime Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam will be making a trip to Washington, DC, from Apr 18 to 23, where he will meet the heads of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF).
The Prime Minister's Office said in a press release on Tuesday (Apr 18) that Mr Tharman will also be meeting with top US officials and heads of other multilateral development institutions.
The Coordinating Minister for Economic and Social Policies will also speak at the Bretton Woods Committee Annual Meeting, chair a Group of Thirty Occasional Lecture and participate in meetings of the International Monetary and Financial Committee, the press release said.
Mr Tharman will be accompanied by officials from the PMO and the Monetary Authority of Singapore, it added.
STILLWATER, Okla. — Jeffrey Carroll scored 26 points, tying a career-high with five 3-pointers, and Kendall Smith added 19 points to help Oklahoma State beat Stanford 71-65 on Monday night in a second-round game of the NIT.
Oklahoma State (21-14) outscored Stanford 29-18 in the fourth quarter to secure a school-record-tying 15th home victory this season. The Cowboys trailed 54-53 before Carroll scored five points during a 12-1 run for the only double-digit lead of the second half.
Mitchell Solomon chipped in with 10 points for the Cowboys, who won a second straight NIT game for the first time in school history in front of a crowd of 9,635. Carroll scored 11 points in the first half as Oklahoma State led 30-29 after assisting on eight of its 12 baskets.
Michael Humphrey scored 15 points and grabbed 20 rebounds for his seventh double-double of the season for Stanford (19-16). Reid Travis added 10 points and 11 rebounds and Dorian Pickens, averaging 14.7 points, was just 3-of-13 shooting for 11 points.
BARCELONA, Spain — Barcelona says it has reached a deal with Chinese club Guangzhou Evergrande to buy Brazil midfielder Paulinho for 40 million euros ($47 million).
The Spanish club says that Paulinho will sign a four-year contract after a medical exam on Thursday.
He is set to be Barcelona's first signing since Neymar left for Paris Saint-Germain for a world-record 222 million euros ($262 million) last week.
The 29-year-old Paulinho played for Tottenham for two seasons before moving to Guangzhou in 2015. He has made 41 appearances for the Brazil national team.
Four Tri-State farming families have been honored as Hoosier Homestead Award Winners. The Elwood Williams Farm in Poseyville, the Pearl Yeida Hughes Farm in Mount Vernon, the Schauss Farm in Evansville and the Scherer Farm in Mount Vernon were awarded at the Indiana State Fair.
The Honor Recognizes Farms that have been owned and maintained by the same family for 100 years or more.
Two of these awards ceremonies are held each year, in spring and summer, to commemorate the achievements of farmers across the state.
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Rick Ross to TMZ Photog I'm Gonna Clean You Up 'Hervis' Levin, Too, Actually!
Rick Ross Promises to Clean Up TMZ Photog and Harvey's Look
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Rick Ross does not want to be approached by scrubs in the streets, which is a lesson our camera guy -- and Harvey Levin -- might need to learn the hard way.
We got Rozay Monday leaving The London hotel in NYC, where our photog asked about how he felt about Meek Mill still being locked up despite a rallying cry from the public. Ross tells us it's BS, and that his label mate still has his support ... but then changed the subject.
The Boss calls out our guy for not having a clean shave -- but the good news is that he generously offers to hook him up with his own line of 'RICH' hair care products.
Even better news ... Rick extends his offer to our boss, 'Hervis,' whom the rap mogul says has been looking stressed as of late. You don't gotta tell us, Renzel. Also ... do it!!!!
Spring training doesn’t start until later this month, but someone — an alligator — was interested in getting a jump on the season.
This little guy — who is probably still dangerous — was photographed hanging out in the batting cages at JetBlue Park in Fort Myers, Florida, and it caught the attention of Red Sox outfielder Jackie Bradly, Jr., who joked: “All I have to say is he better clean up those balls after he is done”.
All I have to say is he better clean up those balls after he is done 😲 RT @ftmyersoxgal: Someone showed up a little early for spring training workouts @FenwaySouth #soxspring @RedSox pic.twitter.com/YfTw8qEdoC — Jackie Bradley Jr. (@JackieBradleyJr) February 1, 2018
Let this serve as a reminder to players headed to (or who are already in) Florida for spring training. From lizards to alligators, animals frequently invade human spaces, and they don’t just stick to golf courses. So watch out.
One of central Virginia's biggest music festivals, Lockn,' has a new location and look for this year's event. It’s moving next door to Infinity Downs Farms.
Morgan Stanley, Others Must Face ISDAfix Rate-Rigging Suit
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 10:45 PM EST) -- A New York federal judge Friday refused to toss some antitrust allegations from investors claiming that Morgan Stanley and other banks rigged a benchmark interest rate to cheat them on swap transactions, but did shave other claims requested by Nomura Securities International and Wells Fargo.
The order issued by U.S. District Court Judge Jesse Furman of the Southern District of New York denies a joint motion to dismiss some investors antitrust claims filed by the litigation’s remaining defendants: Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, Wells Fargo Bank,...
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An investigation is underway after police seized 17 mobile phones, methamphetamine, cannabis and a python at a home on Wednesday.
NSW officers with the Port Stephens/Hunter Police District raided the home in Raymond Terrace, north of Newcastle, at 4.30am.
As well as the unlicensed reptile, officers said they found a sum of cash, a replica gun, what is believed to be marijuana seeds and an extendable baton.
The items will not undergo forensic examination, police said.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
But it's not all sparkling wine and caviar; Napa is an agricultural region, with a significant population of locals who aren't always enjoying a 16-course tasting menu at The French Laundry. From taquerias that cater to agriculture- and restaurant-industry workers to exceptional delis that offer picnic-worthy sandwiches, the Valley has more to offer than amazing wine tastings and high-end cuisine.
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RIYADH May 2 The Saudi Arabian government is prepared to restore austerity steps if state finances pass through another critical phase, Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said on Tuesday.
Prince Mohammed was speaking in a nationally televised interview, a year after he launched a series of radical economic reforms designed to reduce a huge budget deficit caused by low oil prices and to diversify the economy beyond oil.
Last month, the government reversed an unpopular austerity step, restoring allowances to public sector workers after cutting them last September to save money. Prince Mohammed said on Tuesday that the decision was due to improved oil and non-oil revenues. (Reporting by Riyadh team; Writing by Andrew Torchia)
When it comes to coffee culture, the seaside town of Gangneung is the most famous city in South Korea. Here's why.
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Beavercreek Parks, Recreation & Cultural Department hosted a fishing derby May 19 at Phillips Park, 2132 Dayton-Xenia Road. Children caught fish and prizes were awarded. Mr. C presented science demonstrations.
Barb Slone | Greene County News
Beavercreek Parks, Recreation & Cultural Department hosted a fishing derby May 19 at Phillips Park, 2132 Dayton-Xenia Road. Children caught fish and prizes were awarded. Mr. C presented science demonstrations.
Barb Slone | Greene County News
Beavercreek Parks, Recreation & Cultural Department hosted a fishing derby May 19 at Phillips Park, 2132 Dayton-Xenia Road. Children caught fish and prizes were awarded. Mr. C presented science demonstrations.
Barb Slone | Greene County News
Beavercreek Parks, Recreation & Cultural Department hosted a fishing derby May 19 at Phillips Park, 2132 Dayton-Xenia Road. Children caught fish and prizes were awarded. Mr. C presented science demonstrations.
According to Zacks, "Landauer Inc. is the world's leading provider of analytical services to determine occupational and environmental radiation exposure. For more than fifty years, the company has provided complete radiation dosimetry services to hospitals, medical and dental offices, universities, national laboratories, and other industries in which radiation poses a potential threat to employees.
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Florida A&M expected to hire former Clemson quarterback Willie Simmons
TALLAHASSEE, Fl. (WOLO) – Florida A&M is set to hire a former Clemson quarterback.
Willie Simmons, who played at both Clemson and The Citadel, is set to take over the Rattlers program Monday. The hire was first reported by the Tallahassee Democrat.
Simmons stepped down at Prairie View A&M, and according to WTXL in Tallahassee, sources close to the program said the offer was placed in front of Simmons at the end of the season.
A press conference to announce Simmons as new head football is scheduled for Monday at Florida A&M.
MOSCOW (Sputnik) — The equipment includes an upgraded PP-2005M pontoon bridge kit, an upgraded TMM-3M2 heavy mechanized bridge, a PBU-100 mobile drilling rig, a VMLK-1 mobile sawmill, an ED-30AI power engineering station, as well as seasonal camouflage costumes, a motor boat navigation simulator and a multifunctional sapper shovel, he added.
"In 2017, 15 types of engineering equipment will be adopted for service," Stavitskiy told reporters.
Matthew VanDyke returns to Libya to help rebel friends fight against Qaddafi, but he's captured and held in solitary confinement for nearly 6 months.
The first BelugaXL aircraft from Airbus was unveiled to the world recently following a paint job that gave the plane a wide, friendly smile, and sparkly blue eyes.
The playful paint job was one of six options submitted to Airbus employees in a company-wide poll. Of the 20,000 people who participated, 40 percent were partial to turning the inaugural BelugaXL aircraft into a flying, smiling Beluga-like whale, named thusly for its bulbous head bump.
The new oversize air transporter is one of five BelugaXLs designed to transport oversized air cargo.
The aircraft will undertake ground tests before taking its first flight this summer and being entered into service in 2019.
Eaton (ankle), who will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Harrisburg on Friday, hopes to return when first eligible on June 8, Chelsea Janes of The Washington Post reports.
This would be an earlier return than many of his fantasy owners were likely expecting, but it sounds like he's on track for an early June activation. Once healthy, the Nationals will likely move Michael Taylor to a reserve outfielder role while Juan Soto, Eaton and Bryce Harper start every day from left to right.
MILAN, July 4 (Reuters) - Italy’s digital services group Reply intends to grow further through mergers and acquisitions with a focus on Europe and the U.S., the company’s chairman and co-CEO told Reuters on Wednesday. The Turin-based group, which had sales of just under 900 million euros last year, bought U.S. digital consultancy Valorem in April and Germany’s CSPI last week.
“We will press on with M&A but we want to avoid transformational deals, acquiring competences focused on our core business,” said chairman and co-CEO Mario Rizzante, whose family holding company Alika owns just over 45 percent of the company.
The group looks mainly at Europe and the U.S. and sees in the latter an “enormous opportunity” but rules out investments in emerging countries.
“From a point of view of scale and logistics it doesn’t make sense to invest in emerging countries,” Tatiana Rizzante, co-chief executive, said. (Reporting by Massimo Gaia, writing by Giulia Segreti)
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Randall Cobb and his longtime girlfriend Aiyda Ghahramani got married over the weekend at The Pierre, a hotel by Central Park in NYC. Cobb’s Packers teammates Aaron Rodgers and Jordy Nelson were among the groomsmen in the festivities. According to The Knot, which you may not be familiar with if you are un-wed but has the market of brides-to-be CORNERED, the shindig was a black tie affair with about 250 guests.
Groomsmening for my sisters rehearsal for her wedding. #thepierre #wedding #nyc #groomsmen #family A post shared by Ariya Ghahramani (@ariyaghahramani) on Apr 14, 2017 at 3:15pm PDT
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency confirmed the death of a Clanton woman early Friday morning.
Troopers say a single-vehicle crash on Alabama 191 around 6:50 a.m. resulted in the death of Janet Garren, 42. According to officials, Garren was driving a 2003 Chevrolet Silverado when the vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree.
The crash happened approximately five miles east of Maplesville.
Troopers say Garren was pronounced dead at UAB Hospital.
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President Trump kicked off his first trip abroad in Saudi Arabia.
It’s a big break with tradition, when most incoming U.S. presidents reserve their first foreign visits for neighbors, like Canada and Mexico.
The relationship with the Saudis is fraught with complexity, but it boils down to one thing.
Into the Badlands is getting some fresh meat in Season 3 in the form of Lorraine Toussaint.
Deadline reports Toussaint will play the role of Cressida, a self-styled Prophetess and mentor to Pilgrim. She is his spiritual guide, political counsel and chief military strategist. Into the Badlands' third season scored itself a 16-episode order likely to premiere in the spring of 2018.
The show centers on the story of Sunny (Daniel Wu), a deadly warrior and his companion M.K (Aramis Knight), a teenage boy with dark powers. Together, they travel through dangerous feudal territory seeking enlightenment.
Toussaint most recently played Donna Rosewood on Rosewood and Carole Moore on Shots Fired. She ended her tenure on Orange is the New Black back in 2014 after playing Yvonne "Vee" Parker, the antagonist of Season 2.
Into the Badlands is scheduled to return in 2018 to AMC.
Gordon went 3-for-5 with an RBI and two runs scored during Monday's win over San Francisco.
With a .299 batting average, 40 stolen bases and 78 runs, Gordon is moving the fantasy needle in the categories he can be counted on. Additionally, with the middle of the Miami lineup clicking, Gordon should soon top his previous career-high 92 runs from the 2014 campaign.
A man accused of taking part in a shooting and robbery in a drug deal gone bad in Janesville last fall appeared in court Tuesday after being at large for three months. Frederick E. Johnson, 26, of 422 Lincoln St., Janesville, is charged with party to both attempted first-degree homicide and armed robbery.
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ST. LOUIS — The request by St. Louis leaders to have the U.S. attorney’s office investigate police conduct at protests has been referred to the U.S. Department of Justice in Washington.
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that in a letter on Wednesday, Acting U.S. Attorney Carrie Costantin says the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division handles investigations that focus on officer discipline and training. It’s not clear if the Justice Department will investigate St. Louis police.
More than 300 arrests have been made during protests since a judge’s mid-September acquittal of white former police officer Jason Stockley in the 2011 shooting death of Anthony Lamar Smith, who was black.
Police have drawn criticism for using force and chemicals in some arrests. Mayor Lyda Krewson and interim police Chief Lawrence O’Toole asked for an independent federal investigation.
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Smoke can be seen over Sacramento as the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District and Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency burn 55 acres of brush Friday in Rio Linda. Anthony Sorci asorci@sacbee.com
COLUMBUS, Ohio — As Ohio seeks to recover over $60 million from a giant online charter school that closed, the attorney general says the school founder and his two businesses should be on the hook for that public funding.
Founder Bill Lager’s for-profit companies were paid to provide management and software services for the Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow.
In a court filing, Attorney General Mike DeWine argues that violated Lager’s fiduciary duty to ECOT and that the public contracts were void. DeWine indicated he’ll seek to recover money from Lager and the companies.
An ECOT attorney isn’t commenting on that.
ECOT has challenged how Ohio tallied student participation to determine a clawback of nearly $80 million, some of which already was collected. ECOT is awaiting an Ohio Supreme Court ruling in that case.
Jussie Smollett, Grace Byers, Gabby Sidibe and Bryshere Y. Gray talk about Baby Bella and Prince on an all new EMPIRE.
KALAMAZOO. MI -- Reconstruction work on railroad crossings was to start Monday, Aug. 14, on Westnedge Avenue and West Kalamazoo Avenue in downtown Kalamazoo.
The rail crossing improvement work has been scheduled for Aug. 14 to Aug. 25.
According to the Michigan Department of Transportation, Amtrak crews were to begin work at 7 a.m. Monday.
Road closures were to remain in place throughout construction for motorized and nonmotorized traffic.
Work was scheduled to happen nightly between 10 p.m. and 11 a.m.
Detour routes were to be posted for each crossing. A map of where the project is to be located is available at Mi Drive.
Three weeks into his administration, Trump has vowed to move ahead with construction of his signature border wall, which he has repeatedly said Mexico will pay for, as well as signalling a new push to deport millions of unauthorised immigrants from the country.
Ayers, who had been Sherman's director of public services, takes over the position from Don Keene, who left the city Monday to take a position as principal of Whitesboro Middle School.
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The fake message calls on parents to keep their children away from schools and to avoid the streets along with public transport. Saftu's Patrick Craven has strongly condemned the hoax.
JOHANNESBURG - The South African Federation of Trade Unions (Saftu) says fake messages warning about violence during Wednesday's strike against the minimum wage are malicious.
The trade union says the aim of these messages is to frighten people and hamper the strike's impact.
The fake message calls on parents to keep their children away from schools and to avoid the streets along with public transport.
Saftu's Patrick Craven has strongly condemned the hoax.
“We will do everything we possibly can to ensure the events we organise are peaceful and orderly and we don’t want these messages to distract people from joining the march.”
Things didn't go quite to plan for this Cuban pole vaulter when his pole snapped right in the middle of a leap.
Lazaro Borges was competing in the qualification rounds at the Olympics when his pole broke into three pieces!
It's one of the risks of the sport and has happened to athletes before, famously to successful British Olympian Daley Thompson during the decathlon.
Luckily Lazaro wasn't hurt, but he failed to qualify for the finals. Check out the clip to see it happen!
Press Coffee will open in Phoenix in May and Tempe in June, while Toasted is moving from the Melrose area to downtown. Coffee and grilled cheese coming to downtown Phoenix Press Coffee will open in Phoenix in May and Tempe in June, while Toasted is moving from the Melrose area to downtown.
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Tomlin (0-3) allowed five runs on seven hits while striking out three over 3.2 innings during Tuesday's loss to the Cubs.
Tomlin was plagued by the long ball Tuesday, serving up four solo homers during his abbreviated start. The 33-year-old also surrendered four home runs against the Angels on April 3 and now leads the majors with eight home runs allowed this season. Tomlin hasn't been fantasy relevant in years and continues to show signs of regression as he enters the twilight years of his career. With Danny Salazar (shoulder) still on the disabled list, Tomlin lines up for a start against the Mariners on Sunday.
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BEACHCOMBER heard a story about a certain employee who had planned to attend a major event with his friends and colleagues.
The plan was, however, of no use because this employee had to work the afternoon shift.
Being the sly person that he is, he decided to leave his workplace and attend the event because no one was around to supervise him.
Upon leaving the office, he texted his friend to let him know of his mischievous act.
But instead of the text reaching his friend it went to his boss who so happened to have the same name as the intended recipient.
Like a fired bullet does not return to the gun, the employee could do nothing to withdraw the text message.
As they say in iTaukei, "cala tale".
What happened between him and his boss is best known to them now.
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I saw the Review-Journal’s Sunday story on feral bunnies. Is there an organization that is seeing to the care of these bunnies or are concerned and animal-loving private citizens stepping up at their own expense?
It would seem to me that the solution for feral cats would also work for feral bunnies: trap, neuter and release. There must be organizations that would be willing to help with the expenses associated with such a program for these bunnies. For instance, Best Friends Animal Society has been been a huge supporter of the feral cat trap, neuter and release programs across the United States.
Harry A. Lomason II is being remembered as much more than the former chairman and CEO of the Douglas & Lomason Co., an industry that put Carroll County on the automobile manufacturing map when his father brought it from Detroit to Georgia in the 1950s. Lomason's daughters said Monday that even though he was a very active 82-year-old who recently drove a few weeks ago from Detroit to Florida to see a grandchild graduate college, his death on Sunday came unexpectedly.
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MOSCOW, April 3 A suspected suicide bomber thought to be responsible for a deadly blast in the St Petersburg metro on Monday had links with radical Islamist groups banned in Russia, a law enforcement source told Interfax news agency.
The source added that remains found at the scene of the blast suggested that a suicide bomber was responsible but that final conclusions would be made after DNA tests had been conducted. (Reporting by Alexander Winning; Editing by Alison Williams)
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NEW YORK - Merriam-Webster has revealed "feminism" as its word of the year for 2017.
Company lexicographer and editor at large, Peter Sokolowski, says the word hung in the air throughout the year. It saw a 70 per cent increase in lookups over 2016 on Merriam-Webster.com and experienced a major spike around the Women's March in January. Kellyanne Conway's "I am not a feminist" remarks at the Conservative Political Action Committee gave the word another push. So did the takedown of Harvey Weinstein.
Merriam-Webster's decision follows Dictionary.com's word of the year designation of "complicit," a word that made the Merriam-Webster short list.
Other runners-up: recuse, empathy, dotard, syzygy, gyro, federalism, hurricane and gaffe.
Wondering about gaffe? It was a go-to for the media after the wrong best picture winner was announced at the Academy Awards.
A Victorian man who gave his younger sister genital herpes after forcing himself on her has avoided a jail term.
The 22-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, on Monday apologised to his sister and mother before he was given a three-year community correction order for incest between siblings.
Twenty-two-year-old Victorian man avoids jail time for raping his sister (stock image)
'I don't have much to say, but I am sorry for what I've done,' he told the Victorian County Court.
CINCINNATI — Authorities say a man facing trial in a Cincinnati nightclub mass shooting that left two people dead and 15 injured received help from a jail inmate to bribe and intimidate witnesses.
Hamilton County Assistant Prosecutor David Prem said Tuesday the bribery allegations against Cornell Beckley, the only suspect charged in the March 2017 Cameo nightclub shooting, and inmate Justin Watson could affect the integrity of the justice system.
Prosecutors say the 28-year-old Beckley, 26-year-old Watson and other unnamed individuals sought to identify witnesses to bribe or threaten them into silence before Beckley’s trial scheduled for May 7. Beckley has plead not guilty to murder and numerous other charges.
Both men pleaded not guilty Tuesday to bribery and obstruction of justice charges. Their attorneys didn’t immediately return messages seeking comment.
MADRID (AP) - Alaves defeated Villarreal 2-1 to snap a three-game losing streak in the Spanish league.
Alaves hadn't won in the league since March 18. The Copa del Rey finalist remains 11th in the 20-team standings.
Villarreal, coming off two consecutive victories, was trying to move within five points of fourth-placed Sevilla, which holds the final Champions League spot.
Ibai Gomez opened the scoring from the edge of the area in the 35th minute, and Rodrigo Ely added to the lead with a header in the 45th.
Cedric Bakambu pulled Villarreal closer in the 70th and had a chance to equalize in the final minute of stoppage time but couldn't capitalize on a one-on-one situation.
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Suffolk County Police have arrested two adults for hosting a party at their residence, after a teenager needed medical attention in Sound Beach last night. When police arrived, there were more than 100 underage teenagers spilling out into the street.
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Next year's school term for primary and secondary schools will start on Jan 2 and end on Nov 16, the Ministry of Education said yesterday.
The school year will start on a Tuesday as Monday (Jan 1) is a public holiday.
There will be four scheduled school holidays - the day after Youth Day (July 2), the day after National Day (Aug 10), Teacher's Day (Aug 31) and Children's Day (Oct 5).
July 2 falls on a Monday, while the other three dates are on Fridays.
For students starting their first year of junior college (JC) or Millennia Institute (MI), school will start on Feb 2 as the O-level results will be released in mid-January. Second-year JC and MI students will begin school on Jan 8.
It also maintains the option for the U.S. to use nuclear weapons in a first strike, while not clarifying the exact conditions under which the president might do so. The Cold War-era policy was aimed at deterring Moscow and other adversaries and reassuring allies in Europe and Asia that the U.S. will come to their defense.
DETROIT - Hundreds gathered Wednesday morning for event in Downtown Detroit in hopes of winning a free home, but many were misinformed on what the event was really about.
The holiday event led people to believe they could win a free home but instead, they were lectured on a home care program.
Hundreds of Detroit residents showed up for the event early in the morning, some even camping out overnight.
The website explains that the event is a petition drive rather than a free home giveaway, but the residents who showed up thought they were winning a new home. Once they found out what the event was really about, they were outraged and felt they were lied to.
This is not the first time an event misinformed the people who attended. It also happened in Highland Park. The organizers stand by what they are doing and said that if people would have paid attention, they would've known.
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Dr. Kizza Besigye: ‘No force can overwhelm the will of the people if they’re better organised”
Dr. Kizza Besigye “If our farmers retained their food in their houses, even the most armed regime would starve
Dr. Kizza Besigye: The people’s government invites you to do two things; 1) become part of the people’s government network in your area 2) be vigilant.
Dr. Kizza Besigye “If our farmers retained their food in their houses, even the most armed regime would starve”.
Dr. Kizza Besigye: The people’s government invites you to do two things; 1) become part of people’s govt network in your area 2) be vigilant
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. A tweet from the Russian embassy to the United States attracted a lot of attention in the wake of National Security Advisor Michael Flynn's resignation on Monday.
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He could hardly see anything as he cut his way through thick, green foliage with a machete along the Ho Chi Minh trail. And then it happened: His 1st Cavalry Division was ambushed by the enemy.
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A 16-year-old driving around Newark Sunday made a handful of traffic violations, which got him pulled over and arrested for having stolen the car.
More: Trooper-involved shooting kills 16-year-old in Dover
A New Castle County Police officer patrolling the Sparrow Run community spotted the silver Nissan sedan and pulled the teenager over, police said. The car was reported stolen on Dec. 3 from the 8000 block of Rodin Court.
The diver was charged with theft of a motor vehicle, driving without a license, failure to use turn signal, failure to stop at a stop sign, improper lane change, and driving a vehicle without consent of the owner. He was released on a $1,350 unsecured bond and issued a no contact order.
His 13-year-old passenger was not charged.
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Blow'n Up The Spot with McCoy and Greenwood Indy riders Maurio McCoy and Nate Greenwood took a few hot laps around the Garvanza park to get you psyched to go rip with your homies.
Ray Barbee x Thomas Campbell Sit down with Ray Barbee and Thomas Campbell as they explain their efforts and dedication towards compiling the record and art as part of the new Independent trucks pro collection.
Jason Jessee: Product Pillage Pointers Jason Jessee tells you about the first time he got hooked up by Indy.
Product Pillage with Erick Winkowski See what kind of gear Erick piles on his cart when he comes through to the NHS warehouse.
Sleaford’s Tesco store is supporting Barnardo’s Lincolnshire Leaving Care Service with its Christmas gift collection this year, consisting of donations from customers and staff.
Shoe boxes and gift bags will be distributed to Barnardo’s Care Leavers – young people who have been looked after by the local authority in foster or residential care. The service helps with the transition from care to independent living, with supported lodgings and help getting a job.
Jackie Taylor, Team Manager at Barnardos Lincolnshire Leaving Care Service, says: “Christmas is a time when they miss that support more and can feel particularly alone, so to know that people are thinking about them and care enough to give them presents is a marvellous thing.”
Tesco staff will begin the ‘big wrap’ of all the gifts when the collection ends.
HELSINKI, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Finland’s President Sauli Niinisto became the first holder of the country’s top job to have a baby in office when his wife Jenni Haukio gave birth to a boy on Friday, his office said.
“The mother and the baby are well, according to the father who was present at the birth,” the statement read.
Niinisto, 69, and Haukio, 40, were married in 2009. The child is Haukio’s first and Niinisto’s third. Niinisto lost his first wife in a car accident in 1995.
Last month, Niinisto - a moderate politician known for cultivating good relations with Russian President Vladimir Putin - was elected by a huge margin for a second six-year term in the office. (Reporting by Jussi Rosendahl)
WASHINGTON — The Senate on Tuesday confirmed President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the National Security Agency and the U.S. Cyber Command.
On a voice vote, the Senate approved Paul Nakasone for one of the nation’s top intelligence posts. They also approved his military promotion to general.
Nakasone, a longtime member of the cryptologic community, has a strong background in cyber issues. He is replacing the current director, Mike Rogers, who is retiring.
During his confirmation hearing, Nakasone said China, Russia and other nations that launch cyberattacks against the United States aren’t worried about retribution and see no reason to change their behaviour.
“They don’t fear us,” he said at the hearing, adding that the U.S. must impose costs on those adversaries to make them stop.
Nakasone previously commanded the U.S. Army Cyber Command and held military intelligence positions in Afghanistan, Iraq and the Republic of Korea.
Baku. 29 April. REPORT.AZ/ “CinemaPlus Xəmsə” premium cinema, which is located in Ganja city, Azerbaijan, will celebrate its one-year anniversary on May 1.
Report informs, second ticket will be free on that day.
Tickets can be purchased at the cinema box offices. Cinema has prepared gifts for its audience.
Executive producer Alexis Martin Woodall sits down with co-creator and executive producer Tim Minear and discuss the second episode of 9-1-1.
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BEIJING (AP) — An explosion at a chemical plant in eastern China has killed four people, a state news agency reported Sunday.
Six other people were injured in the blast Saturday at the Jinshan Chemical Plant Co., in Linshu County in Shandong province southeast of Beijing, the Xinhua News Agency said.
The company's owner was in police custody and the cause of the blast is under investigation, Xinhua said.
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SYDNEY, Australia — A hotel valet had a lucky escape — but the luxury sports car he was trying to park did not.
Australian media say the valet drove the soft-top Porsche Carrera under another vehicle Thursday outside the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Sydney.
Emergency workers cut the driver out from the Porsche as a large crowd watched. The driver was reported to be unhurt.
The larger vehicle was propped up and its wheels were anchored so the vehicles could be separated. The black Porsche, its hood and front bumper crunched and dented, was then backed onto a tow truck.
Witness Jonathan Bayle told the Australian Broadcasting Corp. he thought a television show or movie was being shot.
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Nothing says Christmas like a few ghosts, foggy Victorian streets, and a turkey the size of a small boy. Ever since it was first published in 1843, in a lavishly illustrated edition commissioned by the author, Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol – the tale that includes all of the above – has come to define the spirit of the festive season each year.
None more so than this year, in fact, when a series of screenings of A Muppet Christmas Carol are taking place across London to mark its 25th anniversary, and promise to attract hordes of millennials to the cinema to relive the joys of a film first released when they were children.
As a movie, it has always had a strong cult following. But as well as being loved as a classic festive family comedy, the film also has surprisingly serious literary credentials.
Everyone knows the original story. A miserly old businessman by the name of Ebeneezer...
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April 24 (Reuters) - Charter Financial Corp:
* CHARTER FINANCIAL ANNOUNCES SECOND QUARTER FISCAL 2018 EARNINGS OF $5.2 MILLION
* Q2 EARNINGS PER SHARE $0.34
* NET INTEREST INCOME INCREASED $3.0 MILLION TO $14.7 MILLION FOR Q2 2018, COMPARED WITH $11.7 MILLION FOR PRIOR-YEAR PERIOD Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reuters.Briefs@thomsonreuters.com)
March 30 GAG Immobilien AG:
* Said on Wednesday participates in the development of the new residential district "Junkersdorfer Stadtgärten" in the west of Koeln
* Signed an agreement with project developer Bonava for 75 apartments and a day care centre
* Completion and transfer of new buildings to GAG are planned for the first quarter of 2019
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Prayer vigil & balloon release held for two Mosses men who were slain last year
At least 70 firefighters are at the scene
A further 60 firefighters are said to be battling another huge fire at a recyling plant in west London, on a busy bank holiday for the London Fire Brigade.
The first fire broke out at what is believed to be a row of disused warehouses in Bernard Road, NW15.
Video footage shows huge flames ripping through the top of the building, as white smoke billows out from under the corrugated roof.
One witness said there were at least 10 fire engines and an ariel platform spraying water onto the blaze from above.
The man, who did not want to be named, said it looked like the blaze was being brought under control until a fresh wave of smoke began to rise from the building.
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In this episode of Weekend Philler we get some Buffalo wings, ears and tails and tales at the Pic-A-Lilli Inn, rescue adorable woodland critters at the Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge, Meet the Pic-A-Lilli Goat of yesteryear, eat healthy at the Farmer's Keep, stop and smell the roses at the The Philadelphia Flower Show, discover treasures new and old at More Than Old and show our teeth at Piranha Falls at Adventure Aquarium. Wow, that's an action packed half hour. Thanks for tuning it to PHL17 at 11:30pm on Saturday nights and letting us "phill" a little of your weekend.
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Red Sox first baseman Moreland leaves game with back spasms
WASHINGTON (AP) — WASHINGTON (AP) --- Boston Red Sox first baseman Mitch Moreland left Tuesday's game against the Washington Nationals with back spasms.
Boston listed Moreland as day to day.
Moreland singled in his only plate appearance and scored a run in the second inning. He was replaced in the third by Steve Pearce.
The 32-year-old Moreland is hitting .288 with 11 home runs and 40 RBIs this season.
New Delhi: A fine of Rs. 27 lakh has been imposed on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) by the Public Works Department (PWD) on charges of 'unauthorised occupation' of party office.
The party is liable to pay Rs. 27,73,802 as the market rent for unauthorised occupation.
According to the notice, the dues will further accrue upto the date the premises are finally vacated.
Earlier in April, PWD has sent an issue to Delhi CM and AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal , asking him to immediately vacate his party office. It said the office was allotted in violation of rules. As per the sources, Lieutenant Govrnor Anil Baijal had cancelled the allotment.
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SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT
COUNTY OF BERNALILLO
STATE OF NEW MEXICO
No. CV 2017 08712
IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF
JUAN ABRAN MONCAYO
FOR CHANGE OF NAME
NOTICE OF PETITION TO CHANGE NAME
(ADULT)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that JUAN ABRAN MONCAYO, Resident of the City of Albuquerque, County of Bernalillo, State of New Mexico has filed a Petition to Change Name in the Second Judicial District Court, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, wherein he/she seeks to change his/her name as follows:
Current Name
JUAN ABRAN MONCAYO
Proposed Name
JOHNNY ABRAN MONCAYO
This Petition will be heard before the Honorable BEATRICE BRICKHOUSE, District Judge, on the 26th day of January 2018, at the hour of 11:00 am, at the Bernalillo County Courthouse, 400 Lomas NW, Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Juan Abran Moncayo
JUAN ABRAN MONCAYO
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Alamo Drafthouse Cinema will open another D.C.-area location, this time in Prince William County.
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PHOTOS: Ivanka Trump Stuns New York In Little Black Dress
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Ivanka Trump turned heads while she was out and about in New York City Monday in a gorgeous little black dress.
The first daughter was spotted leaving her apartment in the city and getting into a car, wearing a sleeveless black dress with a red rose pattern throughout that hit just above her knees.– MORE PHOTOS
WASHINGTON (NBC News) – President Trump’s oddly cryptic statement before a meeting with military leaders Thursday night is drawing scrutiny.
“You guys know what this represents, maybe it’s the calm before the storm,” the president said before a dinner with his top military advisers.
Mr. Trump refused to clarify the remark, which many believe referred to either action against North Korea’s nuclear weapons program or a withdrawal from the Iran nuclear pact.
GREAT FALLS – A man who allegedly was armed has reportedly been shot by police in Great Falls.
It happened near 10th Avenue North and 52nd Street just before 10:30 a.m. on Monday.
Numerous officers from several agencies are at the scene investigating.
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Police have blocked off 10th Avenue North from 57th Street to 38th Street.
There is no word yet on whether any officers have been injured, nor the current condition of the suspect.
We have a reporter at the scene and will keep you updated as we get more information.
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (NBC News) — Alabama voters go to the polls Tuesday in a Senate special election that has captured the attention of the nation.
Much of the spotlight on Republican Roy Moore, accused of dating and molesting teenage girls when he was in his 30’s. He has had a controversial career as a prosecutor and judge but still leads in many polls.
Democrat Doug Jones is crisscrossing the state, shaking as many hands and talking to as many voters as he can, while pointing out Moore is not.
“It only goes to show that he cares more about his personal agenda than he does about the people of Alabama,” Jones says.
Moore has been mostly absent from the campaign trail for the last week and continues to deny allegations of sexual misconduct.
His campaign has released a robocall from President Trump touting support for Moore.
REPORTER PHOTO A selection from the 16 editorial awards that the New York Press Association honored the Reporter with this past weekend. Your hometown paper brought home 16 awards for editorial excellence from the New York Press Association's spring convention, held April 7 to 9 in Saratoga Springs.
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The collective heartbreak when Carrie Fisher died in December was felt around the world. The Star Wars channel on YouTube has posted a wonderful “Tribute to Carrie Fisher” that is beyond delightful and amazing. It spans the decades of her involvement with Star Wars, including some outtakes, interviews, and scenes from the movies. Enjoy, and remember, if anyone asks: you were chopping onions.
Check It Out: A Video Tribute to Carrie Fisher
State Bank of India, the country’s largest lender, has hiked the interest rate by up to 25 (bps) in some of its term deposits.
Those with a tenor of two to less than three years have been raised by five to 6.65 per cent. The hike for those between a year to less than two years is 25 bps, also to 6.65 per cent. A senior executive said: “Money in these two buckets (tenors) has substantial share in banks’ deposit base. We would like to retain the amounts when competition for resources is intensifying.”
deposits as a whole grew nearly 4.7 per cent from Rs 25.85 trillion in March 2017 to nearly Rs 27.1 trillion as on end-March 2018. Domestic term deposits grew 1.8 per cent to around Rs 14.1 trillion.
Its average cost of deposits declined by 54 over a year, to 5.3 per cent as on end-March. It began to move up since the third quarter of FY18, reflecting a hardening of rates in the system.
had raised its rates on bulk deposits (those above Rs 10 million) in the second half of the financial year.
Zachary Cruz in an arrest photo Monday. Broward County, Florida, Sheriff’s Office
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The Broward County Sheriff’s Office said in an arrest report that Zachary Cruz, 18, “surpassed all locked doors and gates and proceeded to ride his skateboard through school grounds” and told investigators that he visited the school to “reflect on the school shooting and to soak it in.”
The arrest report said school officials had previously ordered him to stay away from the campus in the town of Parkland.
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The sheriff’s office said Cruz was recorded on the school’s security cameras. It said the school would seek to prosecute Cruz, whose bond was set at $25.
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could face the death penalty on 17 counts of murder and 17 counts of attempted murder in the attack on the school on Feb. 14.
At least one gunman is on the run after a Melbourne home was shot up as a one-week-old baby and three adults slept inside in a suspected bikie-related attack.
The terrifying drive-by shooting unfolded in Frankston in the city's south-east at about 5am on Thursday.
Police found a bullet hole through a window of the home, while a vehicle outside had been set on fire.
A number of Finks bikie gang members were seen outside the property and speaking with police on Thursday morning, according to the Nine Network.
At least one gunman is on the run after a Melbourne home was shot up as a one-week-old baby and three adults slept inside. Police are pictured at the scene
Shots were fired at the home in Frankston in Melbourne's south-east on Thursday morning
Detectives also reportedly found five bullet casings near the home and another burnt out car about 4km away.
Officers are investigating if the two incidents may be linked. No one inside the home was injured.
More to come.
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Golden Globe winner Taraji P. Henson visits Kathie Lee and Hoda ahead of season 4 of her hit drama “Empire” and reveals she almost turned down the role of Cookie because “she scared me.” In Season 4, “Cookie is becoming a more evolved Cookie,” she reveals, because she is taking over the family business.
Street (knee) underwent successful surgery on his torn ACL last week, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Street suffered the the torn ACL at a pre-draft workout with the Giants in early April. The NC State product was originally projected as a mid-to-late round pick and is unlikely to make his professional debut until the 2019 season, although a team may still be willing to take a late-round flier on him.
Tony Nese
Tony Nese returned to action this week on WWE Main Event after missing last week’s episode of 205 Live with an undisclosed foot injury.
Nese injured his foot last week on WWE RAW, and it kept him out of the Fatal 5 Way Elimination match the next night on 205 Live. Dave Meltzer mentioned on the latest episode of Wrestling Observer Radio that Nese was only cleared to return yesterday.
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The following video features Samoa Joe during an appearance on FOX 5 Las Vegas yesterday while promoting last night’s WWE RAW taping at the T-Mobile Arena.
Joe talks about being called up to RAW, how Total Divas brought in a new demographic of fans, the WWE’s loyal fanbase and much more:
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To the Editor:
In its over 170 years as a city, Syracuse has seen times of growth and times of decline. In 1950 the city population was over 220,000. Today the population has fallen to about 140,000.
Many people see Syracuse as an old, tired city in a permanent state of decline. But there are still some energetic dreamers among us who refuse to give up on our town.
People like Ed Riley or Lou Montreal lead by doing rather than by complaining. My father used to tell me, "If you say something can't done, you're right, you can't do it."
Riley is a can-do kind of man who works with all kinds of people to get the job done. Syracuse needs more such hardworking leaders to turn more civic dreams into reality. It can be done. It should be done and it's time for more optimists to move ahead and do it. Many thanks to Ed Riley.
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Following the unexpected passing of his older brother, QND baseball player, Zach Haley, cranked his first home run of his career -- a grand slam -- on Saturday in an emotional afternoon for the entire Raiders team. Coach Ryan Oden discussed the moment on WGEM SportsCenter.
Wimbledon champion Roger Federer has withdrawn from the Western & Southern Open, which he has won seven times.
Tournament officials announced Federer's withdrawal on Monday, the first full day of matches at the event in Cincinnati.
The 19-time major champion says he "tweaked" his back last week at the Rogers Cup, where he lost Sunday to Alexander Zverev in the final.
The Swiss star, No. 3 in the ATP Tour rankings, becomes the fifth of the top six players to skip Cincinnati because of injuries. He joins top-ranked Andy Murray, No. 4 Stan Wawrinka, fifth-ranked Novak Djokovic and sixth-ranked Marin Cilic, the defending champion.
Federer's withdrawal means Rafael Nadal will return to No. 1 when new ATP rankings are released on Aug. 21. The Spaniard will be No. 1 for the first time since July 6, 2014.
Nadal has spent 141 weeks as the men's No. 1 player.
The National Forecasting Centre has predicted heavy rainfall in Kerala and the coastal Karnataka state in India until June 2.
Downpours have been caused by Cyclone Mekunu, which first wreaked havoc in Oman, Yemen, over the weekend.
The Mangaluru and Udupi areas of Karnataka have so far been the worst affected by water logging and property loss.
Local media has reported that at least 52 houses have been damaged by rain.
WESTFIELD, N.J. — A New Jersey house whose current owners were scared off the property by a creepy letter writer known as “The Watcher” is up for sale again.
Derek and Maria Broaddus bought the Westfield home in 2014, but they didn’t move in after receiving the first of four letters from the anonymous stalker. The family tells NJ.com that the letter writer requested information about their children.
The house, which went up for sale on Monday, was previously listed in March 2016.
The Broadduses say they can’t live in the house because of the letters, which they say came from someone with a “mentally disturbed fixation” on the home. They say they received the last letter earlier this year.
Westfield police have previously said there’s no suspect in the case.
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Jerry Rawlings distances self from Buhari over statement on Nigerian youths
Former Ghanaian president, Jerry Rawlings, has distanced himself from President Muhammadu Buhari’s controversial statement about Nigerian youths’ alleged warped sense of entitlement.
The ex-Ghanaian strong man said this in reaction to some trending tweets accusing him of supporting President Buhari’s London allegation about Nigerian youths, which had attracted public opprobrium to office of the President last week.
Rawlings issued the statement signed by one Kobina Andoh Amoakwa from his Communications Directorate on Sunday, making it clear that he had made no comment or issued a statement on President Buhari’s much-criticised comment.
He added that any comments to that effect and purported to have come from him were false.
Louisiana Shrimp & Petroleum Festival organizers have released the music lineup for this year’s event, slated for Sept. 1-4.
The lineup:
Friday
6-8:30 p.m. Kyle Wilson
9-10 p.m. Krossfyre
Saturday
1:30-3:30 p.m. TK Hulin
4-6 p.m. Ross Grisham Band
6:30-8:30 p.m. Travis Thibodaux
9-11 p.m. Category 6
Sunday
1:30-3:30 p.m. Waylon Thibodeaux
4-6 p.m. Snapper and the Fishsticks
6:30-8:45 p.m. Jaryd Lane
9:30-11 p.m. After 8
Monday
12:30-1:30 p.m. KQKI Country Showdown winner
2-3 p.m. Jus Cuz
3:30-4:30 p.m. Cliff Hillebran
4-6 p.m. South 70
6:30-7 p.m. Déjà vu
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Israel says Peru's fugitive former president, Alejandro Toledo, who is wanted on corruption charges, would not be allowed to enter the country. Toledo's arrest was requested in Peru last week over allegations he took $20 million in bribes.
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The Pakistan Cricket Board on Wednesday reiterated its resolve to hold the PSL final in Lahore.
“We have told the government that we are organising the PSL final in Lahore,” PCB Chairman Shahryar Khan told media.
He said that a monitoring team comprising foreigners would visit Lahore in the next few days to review the security situation.
Meanwhile, PSL Chairman Najam Sethi said that a new draft would be presented to respective franchises and their players on Feb 22 to make a decision on whether or not the PSL final would be held in Lahore.
The SureStay Signature Collection Genetti Hotel is opening its doors to guests in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The property is one of the first of its kind to join one of the newest hotel brands in the industry - SureStay Hotel Group .
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The Pentagon is no stranger to criticism over serious waste and purposefully sloppy accounting. A DoD Inspector General's report from 2016 - which appears to be unavailable on the DoD website (but fortunately WAS archived)- found that in 2015 alone a staggering $6.5 trillion in funds was unaccounted for out of the Army's budget, with $2.8 trillion in "wrongful adjustments" occurring in just one quarter.
In 2015, the Pentagon denied trying to shelve a study detailing $125 billion in waste created by a bloated employee counts for noncombat related work such as human resources, finance, health care management and property management. The report concluded that $125 billion could be saved by making those operations more efficient. ''
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - A bourbon tourism attraction in Kentucky's largest city has reached a milestone by filling its 1,000th barrel of whiskey.
The Evan Williams Bourbon Experience in downtown Louisville has produced one barrel per day since production began in September 2013.
Evan Williams is the flagship bourbon brand for Heaven Hill.
The artisan distillery has become a recognizable part of Louisville's downtown, thanks to a five-story Evan Williams bourbon bottle on the building's facade.
Heaven Hill officials say that while the tourism attraction produces one barrel per day, Heaven Hill's Bernheim facility elsewhere in Louisville produces 1,300 barrels per day.
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A student holds up a sign to protest the murder of three film students who have become emblematic of Mexico's missing, in Mexico City, Tuesday, April 24, 2018. Prosecutors said the three were abducted by the Jalisco New Generation Cartel because they were filming a school project at a house used by the rival Nueva Plaza gang. The students were using the residence because it belonged to one of their aunts. Eduardo Verdugo AP Photo
Extraordinary allegations have been made against Crown Casino, including staff tampering with poker machines and domestic violence being overlooked.
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TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s Foreign Ministry says it will raise the case of a detained British-Iranian woman with the judiciary “out of humanitarian concerns” following a visit by British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson.
Ministry spokesman Bahram Ghasemi said Monday that the final decision on whether to release Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, who is serving a five-year sentence for allegedly plotting to overthrow the government, rests with the judiciary.
Johnson raised the case during a two-day visit to Iran that concluded Sunday.
Zaghari-Ratcliffe, a charity worker, was detained in April 2016. Her family has denied the allegations against her.
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She is among several dual nationals held in Iran, where the judiciary and security forces are dominated by anti-Western hard-liners. It’s unclear whether Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, a relative moderate, can secure her release.
A crash July 4, 2018 shut down a stretch of Livernois Avenue near Florence Street in Detroit. (WDIV)
DETROIT - Livernois Avenue was shut down near Florence Street on Wednesday after a fiery crash.
At least two ambulances responded to the crash, but it's unclear if anyone was seriously injured.
One of the vehicle involved in the crash caught fire under the hood. The fire was contained and did not spread to the rest of the vehicle.
The crash remains under investigation.
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Two orphaned bear cubs have been placed in the care of a wildlife rescue park near the Grand Canyon after their mother was euthanized.
The wildlife park Bearizona in Williams said Wednesday the 4-month-old black bears were rescued from a treetop in Arizona's White Mountains. The cubs were so small a climber was able to lower them to safety in a backpack.
The park says the Arizona Game and Fish Department was forced to euthanize the cubs' mother after twice removing her from a residential area in the town of Pinetop-Lakeside.
Bearizona says the animal had been drawn to the neighborhood after a woman there began feeding it daily. A day after the bear was put down, authorities reportedly learned it was the mother of the two cubs.
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On Super Bowl Sunday, the Philadelphia Eagles won’t be the only locals competing on national television. Before the Eagles take on the Patriots in Super Bowl LII, seven dogs from area animal shelters and rescues will take to the field in Puppy Bowl XIV.The annual Super Bowl Sunday event oozing with cuteness will air at 3 p.m. on Animal Planet.Viewers can take some local interest in Puppy Bowl XIV as pups Daisy, Dragonfly, Hinesville, Lila, Neville, Petree and Savannah were among young dogs playing for teams Ruff and Fluff in the “fur-tastic” ( that’s how the producers describe it ) sporting event where puppies score touchdowns with doggie toys.
Students from St. Joseph-Scollard Hall will showcase their visual arts, photography, dance and music Wednesday as part of an annual public performance titled Insights and Sounds.
The evening will begin with a photography exhibit at 6 pm, followed by music, dance, dramatic arts and video performances at 6:30 pm.
The show will take place in the Bishop Carter Auditorium at St. Joseph-Scollard Hall and tickets will be $5 at the door.
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, NAIROBI, Kenya, May 30- Over 500 University of Nairobi students are counting losses after a fire burnt down all their belongings.
This was after their wooden hostel named Soweto caught fire attributed to an electric fault.
According to University of Nairobi Student Association chairperson Anthony Manyara, all the Upper Kabete campus students were safely evacuated without any injuries.
Manyara has called on the government to include the university in its ambitious housing programme under the Big Four initiative, saying most of the accommodation buildings in the campus can only qualify for historic sites.
“We have a serious housing problem in all the universities and more so here,” Manyara told Capital FM News.
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Impact Wrestling held a TV taping on Tuesday from Orlando, FL at Universal Studios.
At the tapings, Su Yung defeated Allie in a Last Rights (Casket) Match to win the Impact Knockouts Championship.
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Two people were injured, one of them critically, when the SUV they were in crashed into a semi-truck and caught fire on Oak Ridge Road Monday morning.
Orlando police closed West Oak Ridge Road from Millenia Boulevard to Harcourt Avenue. Drivers should avoid the area.
The crash was reported about 6:20 a.m. Officers found the SUV under the semi trailer, Lt. Miguel Garcia said. One of the SUV’s occupants managed to escape, but the other was trapped inside the burning car, he said.
The first officer who got to the crash used fire extinguishers to try and keep the flames away until firefighters arrived, Garcia said. Firefighters put out the fire, and the person who was trapped in the car was freed. Both people who were in the SUV were taken to a hospital — one with minor wounds and the other with life-threatening injuries, Garcia said.
The semi’s driver was not injured. Officers are investigating what caused the crash.
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Several parts of the 5 Freeway in Norwalk and Santa Fe Springs will be closed overnight to allow concrete to be poured for bridge columns and column footings.for the continuing widening project.
All southbound lanes are being closed nightly in a project that began Sunday and is scheduled to end Friday morning. The closures begin at 11 p.m. and end at 5 a.m., from the 605 Freeway to Norwalk Boulevard.
The work is part of the overall $1.8 billion, 6.7-mile 5 Freeway widening-project between the Orange County border and the 605 Freeway. The project will add a regular lane and a carpool lane to the existing six-lane freeway.
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South Tyneside is one of the region's most diverse business communities.
It plays host to the economic activity that you would associate with an urban borough, along with that of an historic riverside that is at the forefront of the UK's energy, marine and offshore industries, and a coastline that attracts millions of visitors each year.
With a good record of inward investment and ongoing urban and economic regeneration projects it is no wonder South Tyneside is a vibrant business location with an impressive list of successes to its name.
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Royal Dutch Shell (RDS.A, RDS.B) announces final investment decision for the multibillion-dollar Vito project in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico, in the first major Gulf project announced this year.
Shell expects the Vito project to come online with oil production in 2021 and produce 100K boe/day, and estimates the field has more than 300M boe in recoverable resources.
The company does not reveal Vito's project cost but says it has cut the cost estimate by 70% from the initial project design and is designed to remain profitable with oil prices near $35/bbl.
Shell owns 63.1% of the project while Statoil (NYSE:STO) holds the remaining 36.9%.
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Transit buses headed to the Port Authority Bus Terminal are diverting to other locations following an explosion in New York City.
NJ Transit says buses are taking passengers to Secaucus and Hoboken. From there, they can take trains or PATH into the city. Trains, PATH, light rail and ferries are honoring bus tickets into New York. The explosion happened around 7:30 a.m. Monday. Details were still developing. Passengers were evacuated as a precaution from the subway line where the explosion happened, near 40th Street and Eighth Avenue. A person was arrested and has non-life-threatening injuries.
PARIS — Survivors and families of victims of the deadly 2015 attack on Paris’ Bataclan concert hall have brought a case before France’s administrative court to find out why French soldiers stationed nearby were ordered not to intervene when Islamic State gunmen stormed the venue.
The new procedure Wednesday seeks to expose who was responsible in the French government for the soldiers’ actions. It comes one month after victims filed a legal complaint with the same goal.
During the attacks, eight soldiers standing near the Bataclan as part of an internal security operation were ordered not to use their weapons. The government later clarified the rules of engagement for its military in similar situations.
The attack on the Bataclan and other Paris venues on Nov. 13, 2015, killed 130 people and wounded hundreds.
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Zimmlery Rd. going east bound was closed for almost an hour Friday night.
Millcreek police told us, a two car accident happened in the 2500 block of Zimmerly Rd just after 9:00 p.m.
Both cars experienced significant damage which had police block the east bound lane of Zimmlery and Zuck roads.
Fortunately there were no injuries.
Police are still investigating to find out what caused the accident.
Congressman Jodey Arrington, Representative for Texas’ 19th District, was on hand to meet and greet Sweetwater residents at the Rolling Plains Memorial Hospital on Friday morning from 10 am to 11:30 am.
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AMSTERDAM: Turkey has sentenced a judge at a U.N. war crimes court to 7 years and six months in prison on charges of "membership in a terrorist organization", the court in the Hague, Netherlands said on Thursday.
Judge Aydin Sedaf Akay has been held since September, one of tens of thousands of Turkish officials arrested in a crackdown on people and organisations after a foiled coup in which hundreds died.
The U.N. court said in a statement that Turkey's actions violated international law, as Akay should enjoy diplomatic immunity.
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Washington (CNN) Brushing dirt off one's shoulders is very much a thing of the aughts. Brushing dandruff off someone else's shoulders, however, is so very 2018.
This is a fact we learned on Tuesday, during a meeting between President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron.
"They're all saying what a great relationship we have, and they're actually correct," Trump said to Macron and gathered press in the Oval Office. "We do have a very special relationship. In fact, I'll get that little piece of dandruff off -- we have to make him perfect. He is perfect."
Trump then turned to Macron and brushed his shoulder. Now, we don't know that Macron suffers from a dry scalp, but it doesn't matter.
A short list of things you typically do for people with whom you have a very "special relationship":
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Photos of Nigerian soldiers clearing gutters, roads in Lagos
Men of the Nigerian Army attached to the 174 Battalion took to the roads of Lagos to provide community service by helping clear the gutters and the roads as the rain has caused heavy flooding in most parts of the state. The soldiers were spotted at Odogunyan bus stop, Ikorodu, Lagos clearing the debris which […]
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Police in northern Italy found a small arsenal of Kalashnikovs, pistols and ammunition hidden in the trunk of a rental car and arrested the Bosnian man who was driving it.
The ANSA news agency says police believe the car, which had Swiss license plates, was headed to Barcelona when they stopped it on a routine check April 19 in Gorizia, near Italy's northeast border with Slovenia and Austria.
ANSA says police became suspicious when they found two Berettas in a bag. They then proceeded to search the rest of the car and found several guns in the spare wheel well of the trunk and another stash under the back seat.
The 52-year-old Bosnian was being held on suspicion of possession and transport of weapons of war.
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This story has been corrected to show that the border is with Slovenia, not Croatia.
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Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on Monday sent a message to Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim over the deadly terrorist attack in Istanbul during New Year's celebrations.In the message, Li mourned the victims of the attack and expressed sincere condolences to the Turkish prime minister, the families of the victims and those injured.A gunman stormed into Istanbul's Reina nightclub early Sunday morning and shot at hundreds of people gathering there for New Year's celebrations, leaving at least 39 killed and over 60 injured. Istanbul Governor Vasip Sahin described the shooting spree as an act of terrorism.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The association representing the nation’s FBI agents, after a controversial Republican memo was released on Friday, defended their law enforcement work and said they ”have not, and will not, allow partisan politics to distract“ from their mission.”
FBI Agents Association President Thomas O’Connor, in an emailed statement, said its agents were dedicated to the nation and the U.S. Constitution, adding: “The American people should know that they continue to be well-served by the world’s preeminent law enforcement agency.”
NEW YORK (AP) — JPMorgan Chase says two of its top executives will share the role of president and chief operating officer of the financial services firm.
The New York bank said Monday that Daniel Pinto and Gordon Smith will assume those duties Tuesday. The 55-year-old Pinto is chief executive officer JPMorgan Chase's corporate and investment bank. Smith, who is 59, is chief executive officer of consumer and community banking. The co-presidents and co-chief operating officers will report to Jamie Dimon.
Dimon, who is chairman and CEO of the company, says he and the board agree he will continue in his current role for about five more years. The company said management succession planning is its board's highest priority.
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PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistan’s military says a roadside bombing has killed at least two soldiers and wounded three in the country’s northwestern tribal region that borders Afghanistan.
A military statement says that Wednesday’s bombing took place in the Datta Khel area of North Waziristan.
It says the bomb exploded as a vehicle ferrying soldiers drove near it. The casualties were transported to a military hospital in Peshawar, the capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
The tribal region was a sanctuary for militants until several massive military operations claimed to have pushed them out of the safe havens. The army claims to have cleared the area but militants in North Waziristan sporadically strike back, targeting security forces.
A changing of the guard will take place on Monday night as Laura Hoydick is sworn in as Stratford’s third mayor.
Hoydick will officially become the town’s top officer after she takes the oath of office during a swearing in ceremony, starting at 7:30 p.m. at Stratford High School. The new members of the Town Council will also take their oaths of office.
Hoydick, the Republican 120th District state representative, defeated Democrat Stephanie Philips and petitioning candidate Sandra Zalik in the Nov. 7 election. Hoydick will be joined by a mostly Republican Town Council as seven of 10 Republicans won races on election night, including former Council members Jim Connor and Ken Poisson. Three Democratic incumbents — Wali Kadeem, David Harden and Greg Cann — will return to the town’s top board.
The first regular meeting of the new Town Council will follow.
Follow our Twitter account @StratfordStar for coverage of tonight’s ceremony and regular Town Council meeting.
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JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) — The Jackson Hinds Library System says its correcting some of the issues at the Eudora Welty Library on Friday.
State Fire Marshal Mike Chaney closed the branch on Thursday due to safety violations.
Library staff said one of the violations was a faulty wire in the Fire Monitoring panel. They said it was replaced on Thursday before the building closed.
They said other violations should be corrected by this afternoon.
The staff said other fire code violations in the basement of Eudora Welty building must be resolved by the Emergency Operations Center, City of Jackson print department, and any others in the basement.
Further updates on Eudora Welty Library will be issued by Jackson Hinds Library System as they become available.
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HUMBLE, Texas (AP) — Court records show a Houston-area woman is accused of placing a plastic bag over the head of her 1-year-old son and sending video of the abuse to relatives because she was upset that the child’s father had a new girlfriend.
Twenty-three-year-old Jamelle Peterkin of Humble (UHM’-buhl) appeared in court Monday on a charge of endangering a child and was freed on $15,000 bond.
The boy’s aunt, Ra’Neicha Broadnax, told KTRK-TV (http://abc13.co/2oPAGkt ) that in recent days she received videos and pictures from Peterkin also showing the child being slapped.
Broadnax said Peterkin indicated she was angry about the father’s new girlfriend. Records show Peterkin also placed a plastic bag in the boy’s mouth.
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Online records don’t list an attorney for Peterkin.
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Where two employers have moved to intervene in a suit over the religious exemption to the Affordable Care Act’s contraceptive mandate, that request should be denied because the putative intervenors have failed to establish that their interests will not be adequately represented by the named defendants. “This case involves a dispute about the validity of two ...
Just a few months after forming, members of a new housing task force have put together a subcommittee to take on some of the city's more challenging housing issues. City Councilman Stephen A. Jennings, who heads the housing committee, said Wednesday that he formed a subcommittee to get housing experts started working together on some separate projects.
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WINTERBERG, Germany — World champion Johannes Lochner led a German sweep of the podium in 4-man bobsled with his second World Cup win of the season on Sunday.
Lochner and his crew of Joshua Bluhm, Christopher Weber and Christian Rasp were quickest in both runs, clocking 1 minute 49.03 seconds — 0.23 ahead of Nico Walther’s team and 0.33 ahead of Francesco Friedrich’s.
Justin Kripps’ Canadian crew was fourth, ahead of compatriot Chris Spring and his team.
Lochner extended his lead after four events to 826 points, ahead of Walther on 787 and Kripps on 754.
Ovechkin recorded two goals, an assist and four shots during Friday's 7-4 loss to Pittsburgh.
The pair of tallies extend Ovechkin's goal lead to five, and his 1.1 points per game check out as his highest mark since the 2012-13 campaign. Considering he's paced the NHL in goals in four of the past five seasons, No. 8 has to be the favorite to take home the seventh Rocket Richard trophy of his career this year. Additionally, dominating in his age-32 season makes Ovechkin's current form all the more impressive.
The Kimball Art Center held their Storytime for Tots event Thursday afternoon, October 5, 2017. The free weekly program brings art to the community by inspiring young children to express their creativity. Children are read a book and then lead in an art project themed around the story. (Tanzi Propst/Park Record)
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Top photo: East Elgin Secondary School boys curler Branden Blakely threw a rock during a practice at the Aylmer Curling Club on Wednesday, Feb. 8. On an adjacent sheet, another EESS rink defeated Lord Dorchester Secondary School 10-0 to improve their record to six wins and two losses, good for third place in the South East varsity boys division. Bottom photo: EESS girls curlers Anna Harms, left, and Nicole Mellor swept as a rock thrown by skip Catitlyn Evely, standing in behind, made its way into the house. The EESS girls easily beat Dorchester 16-2 that day to remain in first place with an undefeated record of nine wins this season. EESS coach Steve Jones said the South East page playoff will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 22 with a location to be determined but he hoped it would be played at the Aylmer Curling Club. He said results from that day will determine opponents and the location for the next playoff game.
BERLIN (AP) — German police say the pilot of a passenger jet destined for Zurich made an unscheduled stop at Stuttgart airport because a Swiss passenger became aggressive after being denied champagne.
Reutlingen police say crew members were unable to calm the 44-year-old business class passenger, who was angered by their refusal to serve her more sparkling wine on the flight from Moscow late Saturday.
Police said in a statement Sunday that the woman, who wasn’t named, was escorted off the Airbus A320 and ordered to pay a security of 5,000 euros ($5,871).
They said the 43 passengers on board were never in danger, but the total cost involved in the unplanned stopover likely amounted to several tens of thousands of euros.
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Thanjavur: A 19-year old woman paramedical student was found murdered in a lodge near Kumbakonam in the district, police said today. The woman was found stabbed with a broken CFL lamp in a room in the lodge at Tirunageswaram last night, they said.
The woman along with a man had checked into the lodge yesterday morning. As the room remained locked, lodge staff grew suspicious and opened it with the duplicate key and found the woman dead.
Police who identified the deceased as a student of a paramedical college at Kumbakonam said further investigation was on.
× Work on Route 34 bridge over Opossum Creek in Adams County to begin June 11, PennDOT says
ADAMS COUNTY — Construction for the Route 34 (Carlisle Road) bridge, spanning Opossum Creek in Menallen Township, Adams County, is scheduled to begin during the week of June 11, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.
The work is part of PennDOT’s Rapid Bridge Replacement Project, and should be finished by September, PennDOT says.
During the bridge closure, drivers will be directed to follow a detour along Bendersville Road (Route 4006) and Center Mills Road (Route 4003).
The bridge is one of 558 being replaced under the Rapid Bridge Replacement Project, a public-private partnership between PennDOT and Plenary Walsh Keystone Partners, under which PWKP will finance, design, replace, and maintain the bridges for 25 years.
The approach will allow PennDOT to replace the bridges more quickly while achieving significant savings and minimizing impact on motorists.
Jurgen Klopp intends to beef up his Liverpool squad, as they gear up for Champions League football, providing they win their play-off match first.
A midfielder has been identified as a priority, and Zielinski is a long-standing target.
Tottenham, similarly, are exploring the market for midfield options, with Mauricio Pochettino looking to build on their fabulous campaign last term as they finished runners-up to Chelsea in the Premier League.
And, with Christian Eriksen on Barcelona's radar, the need for an attacking midfielder could be greater for the north London outfit.
Tom Brady's pregame warmup on Monday night in Miami had an interesting twist that involved a familiar face.
With ESPN handling the broadcast for Monday Night Football, former Patriots wide receiver and current NFL analyst Randy Moss was in attendance for New England's matchup against the Dolphins. As Brady warmed up on the field, he spotted Moss on the sideline and decided to rekindle the ol' flame.
It wasn't quite as thrilling as when Moss caught a record-breaking 23 touchdowns in a single season when Brady was his quarterback, but one might assume it did bring back some nice memories for both men. Judging from Moss's smile, he missed catching passes from Brady.
As for the quarterback, he probably wishes Moss was in uniform for the game, as he went on to have a surprising amount of trouble against the Dolphins defense. You can follow all the action in our GameTracker.
The pain can be endured until it can’t.
The therapy will work until it won’t.
The light will fill the room until it’s out.
The kisses halt, or should, when one says
“Don’t!”
And sleep will come as long as you can wait.
The weavers—bird and spider, human being—
are born to knot and net, a kind of fate.
And every seamless garment has a seam.
Where no horizon’s visible, the dawn
breaks out like a flash mob, ready or not.
Better to let it help you put your clothes on
than hide them in a deeper, darker spot.
A clear blue sky can load the atmosphere
and laughter greet the weight of a monsoon.
Childhood can end abruptly or stay here,
looking for those who left to come back soon.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Rakus Co Ltd
* Says it will offer an off-floor distribution of 1.1 million shares on Tokyo Stock Exchange between Aug. 22 and Aug. 25
* Offering price will be determined based on the closing share price of the day before the distribution
* Says the limitation for distribution is up to 2,000 shares for each customer
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Idle Pharmaceutical Factories In Puerto Rico Raise Concerns Of Drug Shortages NPR's Robert Siegel talks with reporter Katie Thomas of The New York Times about how Hurricane Maria may cause shortages of essential drugs due to idled factories.
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One middle aged couple crossed an item off their bucket list- take a long motorcycle trip. So long that they reached the southern tip of Argentina. Come hear of their adventure, titled “Open Your Heart, Open Your Throttle: Life Lessons From the Road Through Central and South America.”
Saturday, March 24th, 10:30 a.m. at Pacific Lutheran University’s Morken Center. Class fee $15, cash or check. Walk-in’s welcomed. Doors open at 10:00. Speakers- Jalene Case and Keith Matteson offer a taste of their adventure on their blog- www.southonabike.com
Class is offered by Learning Is ForEver /LIFE, a non-profit organization for active retirees, which operates under PLU’s Office of Graduate Programs and Continuing Education. www.plu.edu/liferoadscholar Questions? Contact LIFE’s Program Coordinator, Laura Stewart at stewarla@plu.edu or 253.241.4166.
Funeral services for John David White Eagle Sr., 75, of Hammon, have been set for 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 5 at the Hammon High School Auditorium.
He died Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018, in Oklahoma City.
He was born March 26, 1942, in Watonga to Elmer and Minerva (Lefthand) White Eagle.
He was raised in Canton and graduated high school there. He was a member of the Canton Indian Baptist Church. He loved to do beadwork, watch T.V., and spend time with his family.
In 1987 he married his sweetheart Louise Fingernail.
He is survived by his wife Louise of the home; a sister Ella Akeen of Gracemont; a brother Tom Lefthand of Taos, N.M.; and 23 grandchildren.
Rev. Mona Bearshield and Rev. Gerald Panana will officiate the services under the direction of Kiesau-Lee Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Hammon Indian Cemetery. A traditional all-night wake will begin at 7 p.m. Sunday.
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Bridget R. McGuire, 45, of Stratford, cosmetologist, wife of Kevin Smith, died Aug. 6, at home.
Born on Sept. 11, 1971, in Bridgeport, daughter of Paul McGuire of Shelton, and Judith McGuire of Stratford.
Besides her husband and parents, survivors include her daughter, Elise and stepdaughter, Yanise Smith, her sister, Amy McGuire, two brothers, Michael McGuire and Paul McGuire as well as many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Memorial contributions may be made to Amy McGuire for a trust fund for her daughter’s education through the funeral home.
William R. McDonald Funeral Home, Stratford.
Jamaica's Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett and the Caribbean Tourism Organisation's Chairman Obie Wilchombe are flanked by Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism, Anguilla, Cardigan Connor , and Minister of Tourism, Barbados, Richard Sealy , during the Council of Tourism Ministers meeting.
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Conservative leadership candidate Erin O'Toole poses for a portrait before speaking with The Canadian Press in Ottawa on Wednesday, April 12, 2017. When Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai was speaking in Parliament last week, Kellie Leitch gave her seat to Conservative leadership rival Erin O'Toole's daughter Mollie so she could bear witness to history alongside her dad.
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California Public Employees Retirement System cut its stake in shares of LKQ Corporation by 5.6% during the third quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The firm owned 718,006 shares of the company's stock after selling 42,400 shares during the period.
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Indonesia revises up June’s trade surplus
Visitors stand next to an electronic stock board at the Indonesia Stock Exchange in Jakarta November 8, 2016. — Reuters picJAKARTA, Aug 15 — Indonesia’s statistics bureau this morning said it has revised the value of exports and imports in June, resulting in a bigger trade surplus that month.
The bureau said Indonesia’s trade surplus in June was around US$1.67 billion (RM7.17 billion) instead of the US$1.63 billion initial estimate given a month ago.
June exports were revised to US$11.66 billion from an initial US$11.64 billion, while imports were revised to US$9.99 billion from US$10.01 billion.
Earlier this morning, the bureau gave an early calculations of foreign trade of Southeast Asia’s largest economy in July, showing a deficit of US$271 million. — Reuters
FILE - In this Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017 file photo, a police car is parked in front of the GUM, State Shop, at Red square in Moscow, Russia. Moscow is grappling with a slew of fake bomb calls that have prompted the evacuation of shopping malls, schools, railway stations and administrative buildings. The Tass news agency says there were over 100 anonymous bomb warnings in Moscow on Friday, Oct. 6, 2017. No explosives have been found.(AP Photo/Pavel Golovkin, File)
Watch BBC Scrum V's highlights as Cardiff Blues produce a thrilling comeback to see off Dragons in the first Pro14 Welsh derby of the season.
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Arsenal transfer news: The Gunners lead Chelsea in the race to sign Barcelona ace Andre Gomes
The Gunners are keen to spend this summer, with Unai Emery said to have a £70m transfer war chest.
Arsenal have already signed Sokratis Papastathopoulos, Stephan Lichtsteiner and Bernd Leno.
And according to the bookies, Barcelona ace Gomes could be Emery’s next summer signing.
BetStars spokesman Ian Marmion said: “Andre Gomes could be set for a transfer to the Premier League, with Arsenal the clear 6/4 favourites to sign the 24-year-old.
“Gomes has struggled to fit in at Barcelona since joining from Valencia in 2016, and it now appears a move to the Gunners could be on the cards for the Portuguese midfielder.
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (WHDH) — A middle school football player at Buckingham Browne & Nichols School in Cambridge is already getting attention from a major college, getting an offer from the University of Michigan.
Tyler Martin, who is from Acton, said the coach of the Wolverines visited him at his school.
“He seemed pretty interested, which I was happy about it. But being an eighth-grader and young, I didn’t really think much of it right in the moment,” said Tyler.
Tyler said it was a “cool moment” to receive the offer but said he wants to be thought of as the same student and will still work as hard as he can for the next five years. He said his dream has always been to play Division I football in college.
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The FGCU men’s basketball team will head to Jacksonville to take on the Dolphins Saturday, Feb. 3. Tipoff for this game is set for 6 p.m.
This game will happen exactly one week after the Eagles hosted Jacksonville at home. In the close match, FGCU came out on top with a score of 68-62.
Jacksonville comes into this match the No. 2 ranked after losing to the Eagles. The Dolphins have an overall record of 11-13 coming into this game and a conference record of 5-2.
Next, the Eagles will head to New Jersey to take on NJIT Thursday, Feb. 8 at 7 p.m. FGCU has already hosted NJIT with the Eagles coming out on top 68-54.
Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) took to the Senate floor to talk about his own personal experiences with police. He recalled the first time he was pulled over by police, for a headlight that wasn't working: "And the cop came up to my car, hand on his gun
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Manitoba needs to increase its graduation rates among college students.
That's one of the takeaways from a college review released today.
The Manitoba Colleges Education Review looked at five colleges in Manitoba. The review showed that in 2016, Manitoba had the lowest post-secondary education attainment rate among those aged 25 to 44 in the country.
While the national average was 72 per cent, Manitoba's was just 62 per cent.
The province's education and training minister says that the goal is to increase graduation rates by 15 per cent over five years.
CHP needs to inform the press of what percentage of accidents on Highway 17 are in one place: Big Moody curve. After that fact is revealed, someone could maybe explain why the Santa Clara side will not be resurfaced until 2020.
A pitiful knee-high sign has appeared this week to warn of “flooding” which is the euphemism for “suddenly ahead it will be wet and mossy and slick and your car will hydroplane you into the cliff if you are driving faster than 40 in any weather.”
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Saudi Arabia has taken a major step in its bid to welcome more women into the workforce by hosting its first-ever business forum for women.
The Women in Leadership Economic Forum, called "Let's Talk About Tomorrow," aims to showcase the Kingdom's foremost female business leaders and demonstrate the important role of women in driving the future of its economy.
The two-day event, hosted in the Saudi capital Riyadh, was attended by more than 900 business leaders and entrepreneurs. It allowed networking opportunities between men and women — which is a relatively new practice in the country.
A weather watch has been lifted for areas south and east of Hamilton.
Environment Canada had issued the alert about slow-moving thunderstorms approaching Dunnville, Caledonia, Haldimand, Grimsby, St. Catharines, Niagara Falls, Welland, Port Colborne and Fort Erie.
The watch ended at 1:35 p.m.
Mohamed Salah scored two brilliant goals and set up two more as Liverpool beat Roma 5-2 in a remarkable Champions League semi-final first leg at Anfield on Tuesday.
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Salah’s stunning brace separated the sides at half-time, and the Egyptian created further goals for Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino, with the latter then making it five.
However, an Edin Dzeko goal and a late Diego Perotti penalty gave Roma some hope ahead of next Wednesday’s return.
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Films have envisioned mankind’s obscure future in many destructive manifestations. The obliteration of the atmosphere through natural disasters, a catastrophic nuclear destruction in a final war of the worlds or the first and final malevolent encounter with a superior alien species on earth, all of them seeded by one common theme. Humans are destined to self-destruct. The end presented, however, is never devoid of hope. Human supremacy almost always kindles a new dawn. Blade Runner 2049 does not give in to this lack of imagination. Picking up from its prequel, Blade Runner, ...
Photo by Kelly Sullivan: Carol Trammell and Kim Burke discuss their upcoming trip to San Francisco, when Burke will donate half of her liver for Trammell's transplant surgery, during a visit to the Monroe Starbucks on Thursday, April 6. Carol Trammell jokes she saw her new liver for the first time more than 16 years ago. The 64-year-old Monroe woman was at a bible study group she started shortly after moving to the city, and saw her fated longtime friend get up and walk across the room.
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The Richland County Sheriff's Department unveiled a new piece of weapons technology that was donated by a Columbia business.
According to the sheriff's department, the $10,000 M600 Service Rifle was donated by an anonymous businessman.
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The rifle, according to the sheriff's department, "weapon will ensure that the Richland County Sheriff's Department will be prepared for any type of critical incident, and or anyone who may pose a threat to the citizens of Richland County."
The M600, described by its manufacturer, has the ability to maintain accuracy when it's fired.
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In 2017, Ukraine exported 5.3 mln tonnes of sunflower oil – State Fiscal Service
In January-November of 2017, Ukraine supplied 5.35 mln tonnes of sunflower oil on foreign markets, reported the State Fiscal Service of Ukraine.
In monetary terms, the exported volumes totaled 3.99 bln USD.
In the reporting period, India became the main country-importer of Ukrainian sunflower oil, and purchased 1.929 mln tonnes of the product at 1.44 bln USD, followed by China – 548.4 thsd tonnes at 409.6 mln USD, and Spain – 520 thsd tonnes at 388.5 mln USD.
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Students were “upset” after an image of the gates of Auschwitz bearing the Nazi slogan “Arbeit macht frei” appeared on the cover of the pamphlet designed to help induct students into the prestigious institution.
However, the Dean of Emmanuel College, Reverend Jeremy Caddick, said the death camp photo was chosen as an “iconic image of evil”.
It was paired with a religious sermon on Thursday evening, concerning the nature of evil and the steps people can take to resist it.
The Dean said the college choir had recently travelled to Poland and visited Auschwitz, where he had been touched by the story of a Polish priest who had taken the place of another prisoner about to be killed in the gas chamber.
Rescuers search a charred passenger boat which was ferrying around 200 people off the coast of Jakarta to Tidung island when a fire started on Sunday. At least 23 people were killed and 17 are missing. Indonesian police said Monday they have detained the captain the boat amid reports he was the first to jump ship. Photo: AFP
In this Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015 file photo, Hyundai Motor Co. Chairman Chung Mong-koo attends a press unveiling of Genesis' new model EQ900 in Seoul, South Korea.
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The World Press Photo Contest has recognized Darren Calabrese's work on Halifax rugby player and CrossFit athlete Lindsay Hilton.
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Non-profit organization Oeil is concerned that so-called “slum lords” may try to take advantage of the growing number of asylum seekers coming in from the Canada-U.S. border. Global’s Tim Sargeant reports.
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The 33-year-old may quit the Bernabeu with Manchester United waiting to welcome him back with open arms.
Ronaldo is understood to be disgruntled at the Bernabeu after problems over contract demands with Florentino Perez.
The Portuguese superstar is reportedly upset that he is not on the same wage package that Lionel Messi and Neymar are on.
The player has already hinted at a move away, with Ronaldo’s comments putting Manchester United on red alert.
“It's been great being at Real Madrid,” he said after the Champions League final, which his side won 3-1.
Ban will remain in effect until further notice
Cache Creek has banned campfires and all open burning effective noon on May 30, according to a media release from the Cache Creek Volunteer Fire Fighters Association.
The ban is in effect to protect public safety and limiting the risk of human-caused wildfires. Stoves using gas, propane or briquettes are okay to use and are not restricted, however, fires in portable wood-burning fireplaces are.
The ban will remain in effect until further notice.
Any violation of this ban may result in fines enforced by the village.
Black Press has contacted the Fire Chief of Cache Creek but has yet to hear back.
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Missoula hospital lays off 16 due to state budget cuts
MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — Community Medical Center in Missoula has laid off 16 employees due to state budget cuts.
The Missoulian obtained a copy of an email that hospital CEO Dean French sent to the medical staff on Friday. It said state cuts to Medicaid reimbursement rates means the hospital will see at least a $6 million reduction in payments for treating Medicaid patients.
Hospital spokeswoman Megan Condra says the people whose jobs were eliminated were in management or in non-clinical staff positions. The hospital's website says it employs about 1,100 people and has an annual payroll of over $65 million.
Bozeman Health says it expects to see a $2.6 million drop in revenue due to state cuts while Kalispell Regional Medical Center recently announced some layoffs, saying it expected a $6.6 million revenue decrease.
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TMZ Sports reports that WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair is currently in a medically induced coma and is preparing for surgery.
TMZ noted that Flair was admitted into the hospital early Saturday morning and his situation has gotten more serious. Flair was set to undergo a procedure this afternoon. Pro Wrestling Sheet reports that the issues are heart-related.
Stay tuned for updates on Flair’s status.
AFTER minority shareholders of Millennium & Copthorne Hotels (M&C) pushed back against an earlier attempt by sister company City Developments (CDL) to take the London-listed hotelier private, CDL bumped up its offer last Friday.
M&C's minorities now get to decide whether the
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — The Asian Football Confederation has banned 15 current or former players for life for match-fixing.
They are among 22 people from Laos and Cambodia issued with life bans by the AFC disciplinary committee for manipulating matches involving Laos national teams and club side Lao Toyota. The banned players represented Laos or Lao Toyota.
Long local legal saga remains in limbo
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Go, Julian! "So much better than the first time," wrote mom Jordana Brewster of her son's calm demeanor during his close-up with the Easter Bunny.
Claire Foy has said the controversy over her pay for the Netflix series The Crown has changed her approach to Hollywood.
Foy said it opened her eyes about what she is “allowed to have an opinion about”.
A producer disclosed last month that Foy, who starred as the Queen, was paid less than Matt Smith, who played Prince Philip, because Smith was better known.
The Crown stars Matt Smith and Claire Foy (PA)
Foy was in Las Vegas promoting The Girl In The Spider’s Web, which completed filming this month.
It is based on the fourth book in Stieg Larsson’s popular Millennium series revolving around hacker Lisbeth Salander, who previously has been played in movies by Noomi Rapace and Rooney Mara.
Twenty-six people had to be relocated after a fire at an adult home care facility in Norwalk.
Firefighters responded around 7:15 p.m. to Carlson Place at 17 Nelson Ave. for a fire alarm. When crews arrived on scene they found that staff had already evacuated the building.
When firefighters searched the building they found one resident inside who was taken outside and evaluated by Norwalk Hospital EMS for smoke inhalation. The resident was then taken to the hospital for further treatment.
The fire was located in a first floor bedroom and quickly extinguished. There was heavy smoke throughout the building.
The Chief Building official declared the building unfit for occupancy. The residents were taken to a local hospital where they will stay until repairs can be made, fire officials said.
March 29 Deutsche Beteiligungs AG:
* Will invest in two radiology practices in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, and will merge them into a group
* Parties to the contract agreed not to disclose the purchase price
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Authorities today released the name of a woman who was stabbed to death in Santa Clarita, and whose live-in girlfriend was questioned as part of the ongoing investigation. Authorities were called to the 18700 block of Vista Del Canon early Saturday evening and pronounced Christine Himmel, 46, dead at the scene, the coroner's office reported.
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FILE - In this Jan. 25, 2017 file photo, heavy equipment is used at an ash storage site at Gallatin Fossil Plant in Gallatin, Tenn. The Environmental Protection Agency
EPA) says it plans to scrap an Obama-era measure limiting water pollution from coal-fired power plants. A letter from EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt released Monday, Aug. 14, 2017, as part of a legal appeal says he will seek to revise the 2015 guidelines mandating increased treatment for wastewater from steam electric power generating plants.
A dramatic photo has surfaced showing the aftermath of a vehicle crashing into a washout in B.C.’s south Okanagan earlier this month.
Two people were taken to hospital after their vehicle crashed into a washout on Summerland-Princeton Road, one kilometer west of Mountain View Road.
It was early in the morning of Monday, April 16, and in the darkness, police said, the driver of a Chevy Malibu didn’t notice that rain had washed out a seven-metre wide section of the road.
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RCMP Cpl. Don Wrigglesworth said the washout had taken out a section of the roadway around and the vehicle “went straight over the side of the washout and slammed into the top of the opposite wall before falling to the bottom.”
Police said the two occupants of the car were able to walk out and call for help and were taken to hospital.
Getting to the bottom of an impossible-to-believe catch In the 1946 cinematic masterpiece, “Baseball Bugs” — a tale of the downtrodden rescued and redeemed — the Gashouse Gorillas are destroying the Tea Totallers. It is a mismatch of...
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Original Rhymes Library Restoration Society President Louise Cater, center, presented Certificates of Appreciation to Sarah Aycock, left, and Helen Diamond, right. The certificates were awarded to commemorate the many years of loyal service to the library provided by the ladies.
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* Said on Friday that its Q1 preliminary revenue was about 23.9 million zlotys ($5.99 million), up 34.4 pct year on year
* In Q1 the company gained 7 new clients
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Win 4 Midday' game
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday afternoon's drawing of the New York Lottery's "Win 4 Midday" game were:
8-0-6-3, Lucky Sum: 17
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The Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode has presented the 2018 budget estimate before the Lagos State House of Assembly.
The projected budget size is One Trillion, Forty-six Billion, One Hundred and Twenty-one Million, One Hundred and Eighty-one Thousand, Six Hundred and Eighty naira (N1,046,121).
The budget has a recurrent expenditure of N347bn and a capital expenditure of N699bn.
The budget is tagged Budget of Progress and Development.
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With light icing possible, the City of Lubbock will treat the three overpasses within the city that they're responsible for.
Those overpasses are on Avenue Q north of the Marsha Sharp Freeway, Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard over 34th Street, and East 24th Street over Southeast Drive. Crews will treat the overpasses after sunset and prior to midnight.
Members of the Streets Department continue to monitor weather conditions and will mobilize ahead of any potential freezing conditions.
TxDOT crews are on standby for rapid response if necessary, and digital messaging boards will alert drivers to the potential of icy conditions.
Drivers are encouraged to watch for the sand/salt trucks and stay at least 200 feet behind them.
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Polk County Director of Schools Dr. James Jones is taking aggressive steps to combat the loss of students in the school system, and he has the full support of the Polk County Board of "Whenever a student leaves the school system, $10,000 walks out the door. If we can keep eight to 10 of those potential home-schoolers, we can pay for this program."
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Inter request Borja Valero
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New Inter Coach Luciano Spalletti has specifically requested they sign Fiorentina midfielder Borja Valero, claim Sky Sport Italia.
Spalletti had already been linked with the Spaniard when he was in charge of Roma and considers him suited to pulling the strings at his new team.
Borja Valero is 32 years old and his contract is due to expire in June 2019.
He has been in the Viola jersey since 2012 and recently got a tattoo on his arm representing the co-ordinates of Ponte Vecchio in Florence – a show of love for the city that has become his second home.
Nonetheless, it is still possible he will accept a move to the more ambitious Inter.
Britain’s Got Talent kicked off the show with the show-stopping performers Acrocadabra, who bounced and jumped across the ITV show’s stage.
But in a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it moment for the hugely popular talent show, a staff member suddenly popped up on-camera.
Stunned, the worker was clearly not meant to be there but as the group continued conducting their moves on-stage he hid behind a box.
Seemingly afraid of getting caught up in the difficult gymnastics, the staff member managed to duck down out of sight before exiting the stage.
The energetic group carried on orchestrating their dance moves and magic tricks seemingly none the wiser, but viewers were in hysterics at home.
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* Dominion Resources Inc - Investing more than $800 million in solar power in Virginia, with much of it being built at little or no cost to most customers
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Today’s Photo Of The Day is “The Big Dipper” by Dean Cobin. Location: Northwest Territories, Yellowknife, Canada.
“The Northern Lights and the Big Dipper as seen from the shores of a small lake along the Ingram Trail in the Northwest Territories, Yellowknife, Canada,” describes Cobin.
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Judge Rips Attys In Payday Loan Action For Incivility
Law360, San Francisco (October 6, 2017, 5:23 PM EDT) -- A California federal judge chastised on Friday attorneys on both sides of a certified class action alleging payday lender MoneyMutual LLC and talk-show host Montel Williams illegally promoted loans from unlicensed lenders, saying during a hearing he’s reached the end of his rope on their incivility and he’ll impose “severe sanctions” if their behavior continues.
U.S. District Judge Jeffrey S. White reminded class counsel Jeffrey Wilens of Lakeshore Law Center and the defendants’ attorneys Donald J. Putterman and Tobias G. Snyder of Putterman Landry & Yu LLP...
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President Donald Trump’s call to cut legal immigration by half over ten years would have a significant impact on Kentucky’s economy. Immigrants and refugees in Kentucky are more likely to start their own business than native born Kentuckians.
Trump says the U.S. has a history of taking in too many low-skilled workers from other countries. Anna Baumann is with the Kentucky Center for Economic Policy, a left leaning research institute. She says a lot of skilled labor in Kentucky actually comes from immigration. Baumann notes one of every 20 immigrants in Kentucky is a small business owner.
“It would affect the economy by limiting that skilled labor that’s coming in," Baumann said. "Immigrants and refugees have a higher rate of business ownership than native born Kentuckians.”
Baumann says immigrants and refugees contribute to Kentucky’s economy by paying taxes and by participating in the labor force and in their communities. Baumann adds one in 33 Kentuckians are immigrants.
LONDON, April 20 Consumer goods maker Unilever reported better than expected first-quarter sales on Thursday, helped by pricing growth.
The results could boost investor enthusiasm for Unilever, whose shares have remained higher since February when it received, and swiftly rejected, a $143 billion takeover offer from rival Kraft Heinz.
The maker of Dove soap and Knorr soups said underlying sales rose 2.9 percent in its financial first quarter. That compares to analysts' estimates of 2 percent, according to a consensus compiled by the company, and growth of 2.2 percent in the fourth quarter and 3.2 percent in the third quarter. (Reporting by Martinne Geller, editing by David Evans)
Telfer (knee) will not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Jets.
Telfer progressed from not practicing Wednesday to being a full participant Friday, so he should be ready to go for Week 5. The 25-year-old serves mostly as a run blocker with only two receptions for 25 yards on the season, and doesn't warrant fantasy consideration at this point, especially with David Njoku and Seth DeValve currently healthy.
Police have confirmed that a foreign national was arrested yesterday after a United Airlines plane was diverted to Auckland because of a badly behaved passenger.
Flight UA870 from Sydney to San Francisco was carrying 252 passengers and was diverted when crew had problems with a passenger.
Flight path of the United Airlines flight diverted to Auckland. Source: 1 NEWS
Immigration NZ spokesperson Marc Piercey told 1 NEWS that an American National was denied entry to New Zealand as he did not meet entry and border requirements.
He is currently in police custody while arrangements are made for him to board a flight back to the US.
A United Airlines spokeswoman has also confirmed that a “disruptive passenger who did not comply with instructions was removed from the UA870 flight”.
Passengers on the flight were put up hotels in Auckland.
RCMP are investigating a man's death as a homicide after his body was found on the side of a road in a northern Manitoba community.
Island Lake RCMP were called around 10 a.m. Monday about a 37-year-old man found dead and showing signs of trauma, police said in a Tuesday news release.
A passerby found the body on the side of a road in Red Sucker Lake, about 530 kilometres northeast of Winnipeg.
The investigation continues.
Fire crews from Horncastle and Spilsby attended 100 tonnes of baled straw on fire in Blacksmith Road, Miningsby near Horncastle last night (Sunday, August 13).
Crews were at the scene at around 10.36pm and fire crews said that the straw being allowed to burn out under supervision of the Horncastle crew.
The surrounding area was also being damped down using two hose reels.
The fire was continuing to burn throughout the night, under supervision of the crew and Woodhall Spa fire crew also ended up being in attendance to assist.
Virgil Nau and Don Seubert watched from the frozen bleachers of Lambeau Field as Marv Fleming and the Green Bay Packers defeated the Dallas Cowboys in the now-immortal game known as the Ice Bowl. To see the full story, call 715-223-2342 to subscribe to The Record-Review.
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The Lions Pop Up Cafe aims to provide a small cafe at which people with similar problems or concerns can meet and talk amongst themselves. Whether someone has dementia, is caring for someone with dementia or has concerns about dementia, this cafe is a place socialise with people who can lend an ear.
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – A Poquoson Police Officer has been arrested and charged with bribery after an investigation by the Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation.
Dearyl Anderson, 56, was arrested Monday, according to Poquoson Police Chief Clifford Bowen. The investigation focused on allegations involving Anderson’s activities while he was employed by the Surry County Sheriff’s Office, Chief Bowen says.
Virginia State Police spokesperson Sgt. Michelle Anaya confirmed the arrest, telling News 3 that no further details could be released at this time due to the ongoing investigation.
Chief Bowen says Anderson was immediately placed on adminstrative leave pending an internal investigation by the Poquoson Police Department.
Baku. 15 May. REPORT.AZ/ Some commercial banks based in Azerbaijan have sopped cashing from special plastic cards issued to entrepreneurs.
Report informs, such a step has been taken upon recommendation of Financial Market Supervision Authority (FIMSA).
Thus, these days FIMSA representative called all banks and orally advised to suspend cashing from business cards. This comes out of execution of law "On non-cash transactions”.
Notably, recently limitations have been set for cashing out from accounts of entrepreneurs.
Private Aviation Co. Snags $117.5M From Investors
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 3:53 PM EDT) -- Membership-based aviation company Wheels Up said Friday that it raised $117.5 million in equity capital during a recent funding round as it looks to grow its fleet and expand into new markets.
The funding was led by Fidelity Management & Research Co., funds and accounts advised by T. Rowe Price Associates Inc., and also included existing Wheels Up investor New Enterprise Associates and other institutional investors. Wheels Up initially sought to raise $100 million, but boosted its offering as a result of “significant investor demand.”...
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The Cleveland Museum of Art just opened a blockbuster show called The Jazz Age: American Style in the 1920s, which documents the radical stylistic changes that impacted everything from fashion to home décor to fine arts following World War I.
It was also a period of ferment and innovation in music, with jazz emerging as its soundtrack. Pianist Henry Butler and trumpeter Steven Bernstein lead Butler, Bernstein & the Hot 9, an ensemble which uses the music of that period, including Bessie Smith’s blues and Jelly Roll Morton’s ragtime, as the basis for its sound.
The museum presents the ensemble in its Gartner Auditorium. Tickets are $38-$59. Be sure to come early to see the exhibit to set the mood.
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× Quake shakes Riverside County desert
THOUSAND PALMS — An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 3.8 struck the desert of Riverside County early Wednesday afternoon.
The quake shook the Thousand Palms area — about 14 miles northeast of Palm Springs — around 12:20 p.m., according to the US Geological Survey.
There were no immediate reports of damage.
We know one of the biggest barriers to getting fit is finding the time. So Ali Gorman rounds up five express workouts you can take on your lunch hour...one for every day of the work week224 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19102215.985.9876Thirty-five-minute boxing session with former pro boxer Joey De'Malavez, owner of Joltin' Jabs. Mondays & Wednesdays noon-12:351512 Sansom Street, Suite 200, Philadelphia, PA 19102610.536.63501521 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102215.600.1281The Graham BuildingOne Penn Square West, 30 S. 15th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102215 372 9090City Fitness Logan SquareThe Sterling Bldg, 1819 JFK Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19103215-302-2300----------Check out FYI Philly on social media. Like us on Facebook FYI Philly on Facebook for more about destination sites across the region.
A teenager accused of carrying out acid attacks on moped riders appeared in Wood Green Crown Court
The 16-year-old allegedly targeted six men on mopeds in less than 90 minutes, spraying them in the face with a noxious liquid.
The offences, which left one victim with “life-changing injuries”, are said to have taken place on the evening of July 13 in north and east London.
The defendant, from Croydon, south London, is further accused of a separate moped robbery on June 25.
The youth cannot be named because of his age.
He appeared at Wood Green Crown Court via video link from Feltham Young Offenders Institution.
He was wearing light-coloured tracksuit bottoms and a grey T-shirt, while his parents sat in court.
It's hard to tell, because so many of these electronic music micro-movements burn fast then fade away, but the Milwaukee label/artists circle Close Up of the Serene really seems to be on to something special. Its artists are performing all over the city, including at venues that don't usually host this kind of EDM, and its Bandcamp page has grown into a treasure trove of modernist club music.
"Call The Specialists In," the latest single from Close Up-affiliated artist Liquid City Motors and first taste of his upcoming EP (out next Friday, on the New York/Dublin label Glacial Industries), should only add to that sense of momentum. It's the project's most exciting track yet, a heart-racing homage to UK dance music that, to my admittedly uneducated ears, doesn't sound very much at all like classic UK dance music at all. It's tense as hell, though, and those drums couldn't be any colder.
You can stream the track below, and read a statement from the artist at Vice's Thump publication.
For two years an Athens attorney argued that his client was not criminally responsible for the murder of his friend and fellow University of Georgia student Min Seok Cho. The attorney appeared to have finally swayed prosecutors because the case against 22-year-old Lucas Amsler Raposo last week was presented to a grand jury for a second time, with the panel returning a new indictment that did not include a murder charge..
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A former Atlantic City councilman once charged in a sex blackmail case that involved a secretly recorded video, a Baptist minister and a hooker has been sentenced to prison over another recording made by a co-owner of a Boardwalk rolling chair company.
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A senior nurse who was the first in the UK to fit a patient with a pacemaker says more "need to step up" amid staffing constraints.
Kate Whittock, who works at Good Hope Hospital in Sutton Coldfield, has performed the procedure at least 100 times and is training other nurses to do the same.
The NHS estimates the cost is a third of the traditional procedure under a consultant and will free up doctors to perform more complex surgeries.
Sevendust has released a new song called “Dirty,” the first single from the band’s forthcoming album, All I See Is War. That track is now available via digital outlets, and is streaming alongside an intense performance video now on YouTube.
Along with the single, Sevendust has also shared the All I See Is War track list. The 12-song album will be released on May 11.
All I See Is War is the follow-up to Sevendust’s 2015 album Kill the Flaw, which features the Grammy-nominated single “Thank You.”
Sevendust will hit the road on a headlining tour in support of the new album starting in April, and they’ll perform at a number of festivals along the way, including Welcome to Rockville, Fort Rock and Rocklahoma.
Here is the All I See Is War track list:
“Dirty”
“God Bites His Tongue”
“Medicated”
“Unforgiven”
“Sickness”
“Cheers”
“Risen”
“Moments”
“Not Original”
“Descend”
“Life Deceives You”
“The Truth”
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MATTOON, Ill. (WAND) – A student rode a small motorcycle through a school hallway Friday, district leaders say.
Mattoon leaders say it happened after 2 p.m. at Mattoon High School in what the Mattoon district believes was a prank. A statement from educators says at least two other students helped make it happen.
The prank did not injure anyone.
“(Principal Rich Stuart) encouraged students to think before they speak, think before they act, take care of others and be kind to one another,” the Facebook statement said.
Mattoon police are continuing to investigate the prank.
A contractor struck a six-inch gas main in Hamilton Township, Mercer County on Monday.Calls starting coming in around 1 p.m. for a strong smell of gas in the area of the township known as Five Points.The intersection was closed and traffic was being diverted through the neighborhoods.Chopper 6 was over the scene as workers fixed the main.No injuries have been reported.------
DJ Quik Kendrick's the King of Compton Now
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DJ Quik served Kendrick Lamar with poetic justice ... declaring Kendrick as the best rapper Compton's produced, and that's saying A LOT.
Quik, a Compton legend in his own right, was at LAX when he dropped knowledge on our photog and he did not shy away from putting Kendrick on a pedestal right next to Eazy-E and Ice Cube.
But with Kendrick's album, "Damn," blowing up right now, Quik says it could be time to hand him the crown altogether. For now, anyway.
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AVON -- The hard sell is on.
In Avon, at the offices of marketing agency Adams & Knight, the game behind the game has begun.
This year a Super Bowl ad will cost just north of $5 million for a 30-second spot so every moment counts according to Pat Dugan, creative director at Adams & Knight.
"This is one of the few opportunities to really capture the bulk of America," Dugan said.
Among Dugan's favorite spots so far, an ad for Amazon's Alexa, "its got celebrities, its got humor and hits the point of Alexa hard."
He also enjoyed a Kia ad featuring rocker Stephen Tyler.
Dugan said in the ad game, Sunday is unquestionably the Super Bowl.
"There are winners and loshttp://click http://adage.com/article/special-report-super-bowl/2018-super-bowl-ads-released/312114/ers, and there's millions of dollars at stake -- people's jobs are won and lost on this day."
To see a sneak peek of Super Bowl 52 ads, click here.
Derrick Mahone/Douglas County Sentinel Chapel Hill sophomore Kayla Alexander repeated as the Class AAAAA 100-meter hurdles champion as the Panthers finished third overall as a team. Derrick Mahone/Douglas County Sentinel In a post game ceremony, Douglas County coach Chet Forsh was presented a game ball and jersey for getting his 600th coaching win earlier this season against Northside-Warner Robins.
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Get your winter parking spots lined up, Halifax.
In a release Monday, the municipality has announced that the overnight winter parking ban will be in effect beginning Friday, Dec.15 through to March 31, 2018.
The ban will be enforced between 1-6 a.m. during declared weather events and extended clearing operations. The Nova Scotia Motor Vehicle Act also requires that people remove their vehicles from the streets, day or night, in the event of a weather event or ongoing clearing operations.
Portable objects near the sidewalk should be removed before Friday, the release said. Also, permanent structures or objects too big to move should be marked with a reflector that will be visible above the snow to help crews identify obstacles.
Officers will be ticketing vehicles hanging out of a driveway, parked on the sidewalk so that sidewalk clearing is obstructed, as well as any resident who piles snow in the street or sidewalk.
About Living With Dementia - Hebden Bridge - Calderdale
The peer support group gives people the opportunity to meet with others who understand some of what they are going through. Run by a facilitator, the sessions offer a chance to ask questions, get information and share experiences in a safe and supportive environment.
In a recent study, researchers at UC Berkeley found there are 27 distinct human emotions.
It was originally thought we feel just six emotions.
Researchers asked more than 800 participants to freely report or rank the emotions they felt after watching 30 short video clips.
In addition to happiness, sadness, anger, surprise, fear, and, disgust, they also determined confusion, romance, nostalgia, sexual desire, and others to be distinct emotions.
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Avengers: Infinity War, New Gods, yes Star Wars reps in Ready Player One, Nathan Fillion back in Cap Mal uni, Rick & Morty, a happy Stan Lee story, Simpsons, Marvel v DC, Silver Surfer, Umbrella Academy, what are you doin’, Jimmy reviews Tomb Raider & Love Simon & 7 Days in Entebbe and interviews cast from Midnight Sun, lots more
Abandoned kittens...left in a box...no food...no water...
The Michigan Humane Society has programs to help theses animals and is looking for some in-home heroes to help foster newborn kittens.
Shaun Bailey from the Michigan Humane Society is back in the studio to tell us more about how you can become a foster parent to abandoned kittens. He also brought a new adorable pet that is looking for her forever home. Amethyst, is a domestic short-haired-cat, who is 10-months-old and just over 5 pounds.
If you want to help kittens like Amethyst and be a hero in your own home here is what they are looking for and their contact information:
Foster newborn kittens
May require bottle feeding, massaging, weighing, record-keeping
https://www.michiganhumane.org/foster/
(248) 283-5645
There are so many different ways for you to help out. For more information go to https://www.michiganhumane.org/ or call (866) M-HUMANE
MOSCOW (AP) - Exit polls suggest Vladimir Putin has easily won a 4th term, keeping him as Russia's president for 6 more years.
Laois primary school Barnashrone NS in Ballyfin, held a special day recently to unveil dedications to two priests who have connections to the school.
A plaque was erected for Fr Tom Lalor who celebrated 50 years as a priest in March 2018, and for the school which celebrated 60 years.
A second plaque was unveiled for Fr Terry Moore, who was ordained on June 10 1967, and last year celebrated his 50 years of priesthood at his parish in Salt Lake City in the United States.
Family and friends joined pupils and staff to mark the occasion, which was organised by a Barnashrone NS committee.
Photographer Denis Byrne was there to capture images on behalf of the Leinster Express. Scroll through our gallery.
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Arsenal will face Ostersund and their English manager Graham Potter in the last 32 of the Europa League.
Monday's draw paired Arsene Wenger's men with the Swedish side, who former York defender Potter has taken from the fourth division to the top-ranked Allsvenskan in six years.
The 42-year-old has earned comparisons with Roy Hodgson - who himself managed in Scandinavia in his formative years - and this will be his first clash against English opposition.
The draw also saw Celtic come out against Zenit St Peterburg.
The complete schedule will be released shortly...
4. To authorise the directors to fix the remuneration of the statutory auditors for the year ending 31 December 2017. Note: A member entitled to attend and vote may, using the form set out in Section 184 of the Companies Act 2014, appoint a proxy to attend, speak and vote on his behalf.
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Antibiotics are linked to the superbug C.difficile
The superbug, Clostridium difficile, is directly linked to antibiotic use. The bacteria causes life-threatening diarrhoea, and costs the US $1billion in medical costs a year.
Some dentists prescribe antibiotics as a preventative against heart infections in patients with heart conditions, rather than to treat infections, said researchers from the Minnesota Department of Health.
Fifteen per cent of people with the superbug had been prescribed antibiotics for dental procedures.
But, one-third of patients’ medical charts didn’t mention the prescribed antibiotics, the researchers said.
× Onancock officials respond to entrapment
ONANCOCK, Va. – Firefighters and other first responders worked to free an entrapped driver after a single-car accident at 27353 Bobtown Rd Wednesday morning.
Officials say the accident happened around 7 a.m.
One patient was transported to Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital by ambulance. Their condition is unknown at this time.
Officials did not say what caused the car crash.
LONDON (Reuters) - The British government intends to begin a parliamentary debate on its legislative plan for Brexit in September, Prime Minister Theresa May's spokeswoman said on Thursday, after the 'European Union (Withdrawal) Bill' was published.
The bill, which is expected to be the subject of a long and divisive debate over the nature of Britain's withdrawal, will sever ties with the bloc determine how existing EU laws are transferred into British law.
(Reporting by Kylie Maclellan, writing by William James; editing by Guy Faulconbridge)
A Chinese court says a prominent activist accused of subverting state power has stood trial.
Wu Gan called himself the Ultra Vulgar Butcher as he put pressure on local officials he accused of wrongdoing.
The Tianjin No. 2 Intermediate People's Court said in an online statement that his trial took place Monday and the verdict will be announced later.
Wu was one of the first lawyers and activists caught up in an intense crackdown by authorities that began in 2015.
Vaguely defined subversion charges are frequently leveled against human rights activists and perceived political foes of the ruling Communist Party.
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WASHINGTON, April 3 The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday agreed to consider reviving litigation seeking to hold Arab Bank Plc financially liable for militant attacks in Israel and the Palestinian territories that accused the Jordan-based bank of being the "paymaster" to militant groups.
The justices agreed to hear an appeal by roughly 6,000 plaintiffs, who included relatives of non-U.S. citizens killed in such attacks and survivors of the incidents, of a lower court ruling throwing out the litigation.
The plaintiffs accused Arab Bank under a U.S. law called the Alien Tort Statute of deliberately financing terrorism, including suicide bombings and other attacks. They are hoping to overturn a 2015 New York federal appeals court ruling that the bank could not be sued under the statute because it is a corporation.
(Reporting by Andrew Chung; Editing by Will Dunham)
Senior Statesmen of Virginia meeting at the Senior Center in Albemarle County
The Senior Statesmen of Virginia discussed improvements to the Route 29 corridor in Albemarle County.
County officials spoke about the Small Area Plan for the Route 29 and Rio Road area at the Senior Center Wednesday. June 14.
First they touched on economic development of the area, and then sidewalk and transportation improvements.
“The Board of Supervisors, of course with our planning staff, will continue to reach out to the community on the Rio 29 corridor. And we're always looking for opportunities to engage the public,” said supervisor Diantha McKeel.
The group also discussed bicycle access to the Route 29 area, in addition to sidewalk improvements.
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Daily 4 Day' game
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday afternoon's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Daily 4 Day" game were:
0-1-6-7, Sum It Up: 14
(zero, one, six, seven; Sum It Up: fourteen)
Maps and renderings at a meeting to discuss the possible BR-to-NOLA passenger rail service, Tuesday, June 19, 2018, at Shiloh Baptist Church in Baton Rouge, La.
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MINISTER of State for Petroleum, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu declined to talk to State House Correspondents after about an hour meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at Presidential Villa, Abuja. Kachikwu who left immediately after the meeting simply replied “no comment” when asked about the outcome of the meeting.
Minister of State for Petroleum,
Ibe Kachikwu arriving for a closed door meeting
with President Muhammadu Buhari at the State House, Abuja.
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Srinagar
Syed Ali Geelani in a separate statement said Kashmiris will continue with their struggle till freedom. He said the sacrifices of youth won’t go waste and nobody will be allowed to play with their sacrifices.
He said arrests, curfews and restrictions can’t weaken the ongoing freedom struggle.
“Our programs are always peaceful and disciplined but the police and other forces deliberately create trouble and then blame the pro-freedom people for it,” Geelani said.
The Hurriyat leader appealed to international community to take cognisance of the “brutal” killings and come forward to resolve the Kashmir dispute.
“Not only Pakistan, but the whole world should come forward and support Kashmiris in achieving their goal,” Geelani said. “We will never surrender or succumb to pressure but will pursue our cherished mission till it is taken to its logical conclusion.”—KR
Betsy DeVos Sec. of 'Educatuon' ... White House Trollin'?
Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos got a new title Monday, courtesy of a seriously ironic White House flub ... and we'd like to believe we're being trolled. No, we HOPE we're being trolled.
The White House posted a pic of DeVos reading to a bunch of kids at the annual Easter Egg Roll, but labeled her "Secretary of Educatuon" in the caption.
Of course, the Internet's been going off in the comments, but this is hardly the first typo in White House press releases under the Trump administration. Is someone just having a laugh, or ...
Thoghts?
Alabama lawmakers could send a bill to the governor this week that would allow a megachurch to establish its own police force with the same powers as traditional cops. It has already passed the Alabama Senate and is awaiting a House vote.
Briarwood Presbyterian Church sits on the buckle of the Bible Belt, but it’s more than a church. It has a seminary and a school spread across multiple locations and, beyond Sunday services, the church claims as many as 8,000 people pass through its campuses daily, reports CBS News correspondent David Begnaud.
Watch the full report on “CBS This Morning” at about 7:43 a.m.
April 12 Widepoint Corp
* On April 11, 2017, co and its subsidiaries entered into a change in terms agreement with Cardinal Bank - SEC filing
* Widepoint - Change in terms agreement to extend maturity date of its existing $6.0 million working capital credit facility from April 30 to July 31 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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A 90-year-old El Monte woman who is a retired doctor said she was scammed of $27,000 by a woman who appears to her to be the same person accused of scamming another older woman. Kimberly Cheng reports for the KTLA 5 News at 10 on February 2, 2018.
The man who parlayed a run on TV's "The Apprentice" into a winning presidential campaign said Tuesday the nation needs a stronger system of apprenticeship to match workers with millions of open jobs. "I love the name apprentice," President Donald Trump declared.
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March 28 Pixie Group Ltd
* Announces termination of planned openings of Tonino Lamborghini Clubs across Asia Pacific
* Pixie's decision to shelve this collaborative venture came after Pixie failed to raise required cash to fund project
* Termination of proposed acquisition of majority equity interest in Pixie Group Hong Kong Limited (pixie hk), in a collaborative venture
* Decision to shelve this collaborative venture came after pixie failed to raise required cash to fund project
* Process of evaluating assets and businesses that could potentially be brought into as part of co to establish more sustainable source of income Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Your kids have chances to talk live with Santa on TV, during programs being offered tonight and tomorrow night on KLTV Channel 11. Santa will be available to take a call from your child between 6 pm and 7 pm tonight and tomorrow night, and those calls will be broadcast live on KLTV, Comcast channel 11. The phone number to call is 360-636-3310, extension 16; if you don’t have cable, the calls will also be streamed live at kltv.org, then click on the “live programming” button.
CytoDyn Inc. , a biotechnology company focused on the development of new antibody therapies for combating human immunodeficiency virus infection, announces that its application for Orphan Drug Designation was not granted by the Office of Orphan Products Development of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration because PRO 140 appears to have the potential to treat more than just the subset of multi-drug resistant HIV patients for which the designation was requested. CytoDyn is currently conducting a pivotal Phase 2b/3 trial with PRO 140 in combination with other antiretroviral agents in the patient population submitted to the FDA in the ODD application.
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A changing of the guard took place when the Rotary Club of Eastbourne welcomed its new president this week.
Rotarian David Garlick (second left) took over the chain of office from Brian Higgins (left). The new president elect is Christine Haniver and new vice-president, Brian O’Neil (right).
The Rotary Club of Eastbourne is a friendly, dual-gender club of nearly 50 professional and business people who join together for fun and fellowship but who are also committed to improve the lot of others.
In a 1707 essay, English satirist Jonathan Swift wrote: "Laws are like cobwebs, which may catch small flies, but let wasps and hornets break through." The truth of this thesis is evident in the so-called war on drugs.
The governmental focus is on the street dealers, while staying blind to the profiteering of the pharmaceutical industry. The enormous and legal drug business can easily afford to send lobbyists to Capitol Hill to persuade legislators to favor their cause.
It's known that most members of the U.S. House of Representatives and almost all U.S. Senators accept campaign contributions from the pharmaceutical interests. Hence metaphorical wasps and hornets break through the flimsy cobweb and thrive.
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Bruins re-sign forward Sean Kuraly to 3-year deal
BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Bruins have re-signed forward Sean Kuraly to a three-year deal.
The contract has an annual cap hit of $1.275 million, the team said.
Kuraly scored six goals last season, his first full season in the NHL. He had two goals and a pair of assists in the playoffs.
Also Tuesday, the Bruins signed forward Anton Bildh to a two-way contract that would pay him $650,000 in the NHL. He had 11 goals and 15 assists with Providence of the AHL last season.
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On the annual list of consumer gripes compiled by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, telemarketing is No. 1.
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Scientists have discovered how to breathe life back into species that were once considered extinct — but doing that could have consequences. Video provided by Newsy Newslook
AirAsia is launching new daily direct flights to Maldives and the route is being introduced with a special promotional fare starting at Bt1,990 per trip from today until June 25 for travel between August 11 and 28. Maldives is among the world's top destinations among Thai and international travellers alike with plenty of activities that range from coral diving and dolphin viewing to water sports and relaxation at private resorts. The islands also provide a wonderful opportunity to experience the unique Maldivian lifestyle, and exciting activities that can be enjoyed equally by families, friends and couples.
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ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan's Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is appearing before a Supreme Court-appointed team investigating allegations against his family's offshore companies and money laundering.
Authorities have made strict security arrangements at a building where Sharif will appear before noon Thursday. His two sons have already testified and denied the allegations against their family's financial affairs.
Sharif, who says he never misused his authority to enrich himself, has been under pressure to resign since reports based on documents leaked from a Panama-based law firm indicated his sons owned offshore companies.
The Supreme Court, after hearing petitions for months against Sharif and his family, has ruled there was not enough evidence to remove him from office but ordered an investigation team to look further into the allegations.
DUBAI, April 5 Petrochemicals lifted Saudi Arabia's stock market on Wednesday as crude oil prices climbed to near a one-month high above $54.50 a barrel, with other markets slightly higher.
All 13 Saudi petrochemical producers rose, with heavyweight Saudi Basic Industries adding 1.0 percent. The index was up 0.6 percent.
In Doha, the index was up 0.1 percent, supported by a 1.5 percent climb in Barwa Real Estate and a 0.6 percent rise in Islamic lender Masraf Al Rayan which said it had formed a committee to manage its merger with Barwa Bank and International Bank of Qatar.
In Dubai most blue chips outperformed their smaller counterparts, helping keep the index steady near the previous session's close. Dubai Investments rose 1.6 percent and Emaar Properties was up 0.4 percent.
In neighbouring Abu Dhabi, the index was up 0.3 percent, supported by a 0.9 percent rise in shares of newly merged First Abu Dhabi Bank. (Reporting by Celine Aswad; editing by Alexander Smith)
NEW YORK — Broadway fans are buzzing over the release of a new song by two popular Tony winners in support of the upcoming March for Our Lives.
“Hamilton” creator Lin-Manuel Miranda and Ben Platt, the original star of “Dear Evan Hansen,” have recorded a duet called “Found/Tonight,’ mixing lyrics from “You Will Be Found” from “Dear Evan Hansen” and “The Story of Tonight” from “Hamilton.”
The song was released at midnight on Monday and is No. 1 on the iTunes singles chart.
The multicity March for Our Lives on March 24 was planned after the Feb. 14 massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.
Miranda has been releasing “Hamilton”-related content each month in a series called Hamildrop.
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An inmate was found dead Monday at a jail in Fairfax County after a medical emergency, officials said Tuesday.
Around 4:20 p.m. Monday, an officer responded to the cell of a 47-year-old inmate at the Adult Detention Center in Fairfax after she did not come for dinner, the Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement. They found the woman unresponsive in her cell, the statement said, and she was pronounced dead at a hospital.
In a statement, the Fairfax County Police Department identified the woman as Nicole Van Riper of Nokesville. An autopsy is being conducted, the statement said, and there are no signs of foul play.
Ngāti Awa iwi is in mourning, following the loss of Eric Eria Mohi Penetito of Ngā Maihi in Te Teko, Bay of Plenty. He was 90 years old.
He and his wife, Mere, taught at Te Kura o Te Teko for over 30 years and led the way to establishing Te Kōhanga Reo o Te Teko.
He had an active involvement with Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa and both were members of the Ngāti Awa Kaumatua Council and helped Ngāti Awa during its Waitangi Tribunal settlement.
His body is lying in state at Tuteao Marae. On Thursday, he will be buried next to his wife, Mere, at Matariua Cemetery, adjacent to the Rangitaiki River.
Orlando was optioned to Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday.
Orlando enjoyed a stretch of increased playing time, but with Alex Gordon returning from the disabled list, the 32-year-old will head back to the minors. His stats in the minors have been fine, but Orlando hasn't been able to produce in the big leagues the past two seasons, putting up a batting average below the Mendoza Line each of the past two years.
By John Lee.
Iraqi Oil Minister Jabar Ali al-Luaibi [Allibi, Luiebi] has said that Iraq is still in talks with Turkey and Kurdish regional authorities to resume exports of Kirkuk crude oil through the Turkish port of Ceyhan (pictured).
He said that production from Kirkuk is currently 220,000 bpd, which is entirely used by local refineries.
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The Eagles are 3-1, alone in first place atop the NFC East and it could’t mean less. Eagles’ fans have seen this act before. Most recently in 2016 — when a scorching start ended in a 7-9 record for the year.
Their most infamous 3-1 start took place back in 2012. Andy Reid’s Eagles jumped out to a 3-1 record, only to lose their next eight games, before ultimately finishing 4-12.
For the fan, these meltdowns are equivalent to driving a brand-new truck off the lot, only to have the wheels fall off the moment you pull into the neighborhood to show it off.
This Eagles’ team has a few things those squads did not. Namely, depth across the board, strength in the trenches, and a legitimate franchise quarterback manning the ship. Only time will tell if this year’s team can finish what they’ve started.
Here are four things to watch as the Eagles do battle with the Cardinals this Sunday.
STRUTHERS, Ohio (WYTV) – The Bulldogs improve to 15-0 on the season with a 76-60 victory over the Wildcats Friday night.
Junior Braeden O’Shaughnessy led the way with 26 points for Poland. Senior Mike Diaz added 19 points, and Daniel Kramer chipped in 18.
Struthers was led in scoring by sophomore Carson Ryan, with 17 points. Senior Ryan Leonard added 14, while Isaiah Torrence had 12 for the Wildcats. Struthers will look to bounce back against Edgewood next Tuesday night.
BEIJING (AP) — Leaders of 28 countries are set to attend a Chinese summit next month showcasing President Xi Jinping’s signature foreign policy plan, but few will hail from major Western countries.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Tuesday that Vladimir Putin of Russia, Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey and Spain’s Mariano Rajoy are among those slated to appear next month in Beijing for a summit to discuss Xi’s “One Belt, One Road” infrastructure investment program to stitch together the Eurasian continent.
Wang said leaders from France and Germany will not attend due to their domestic election schedules, not because they snubbed China.
China has sought to frame Xi’s vision for the China-led development program as an inclusive project rather than a statement of geopolitical ambitions that should concern the West.
Early this morning a pot prankster altered the iconic Hollywood sign in the Hollywood Hills changing it to read “Hollyweed” by using tarps to turn the two O’s in “Wood” into E’s. The sign has been altered many times over the years, including previously being changed to “Hollyweed” back in 1976.
2017 so far: someone changed the "Hollywood" sign to "Hollyweed" pic.twitter.com/CP3s3N6cdb — Common White Girl (@girlposts) January 1, 2017
Hollyweed!!! I think security took the night off last night in Hollywood????. pic.twitter.com/ycQXzjsyjG — Sd3gaughC (@Sd3gaughC) January 1, 2017
A lawsuit has been filed with the U.S. District Court’s Western District of Missouri Central Division in Jefferson City claiming the Department of Social Services denied the rights of nearly 13,000 foster kids. The suit claims the department dispensed psychotropic drugs to foster children without proper oversight. The department allegedly gave foster children drugs for ADHD and other behavioral disorders, which they aren’t authorized to treat
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OMAHA, Neb. (AP) _ Nebraska is sending its first shipment of beef to China under an agreement that allowed the U.S. to resume exports after a 14-year hiatus.
The first boxes from Greater Omaha Packing went out Wednesday. Gov. Pete Ricketts and Nebraska Department of Agriculture Director Greg Ibach helped load the first boxes.
China cut off exports in 2003 after mad cow disease affected some American herds. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Monday that it had finalized an agreement with China to restart exports.
Ricketts says Nebraska is the nation's top beef processor and exporter, and China is the world's second largest beef exporter. The governor had urged Chinese officials to lift their ban on previous trade missions.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump to herald 'New American Moment' for US and call on parties to come together, in excerpts of State of Union speech.
(CNN) Malcolm Turnbull's next phone call with Donald Trump could be awkward.
The Australian Prime Minister mocked his US counterpart in a speech Wednesday night to a gathered crowd of journalists and politicians, during the Australian Parliament's boozy annual Midwinter Ball.
In leaked audio aired by Australia's Channel Nine, Turnbull poked fun at his own efforts to ingratiate himself with the new US President during their meeting in New York.
"It was beautiful. It was the most beautiful putting-me-at-ease ever," he told the crowd.
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MONTREAL — Police in Quebec are carrying out dozens of arrests they say are linked to Hells Angels-related drug activities.
The arrests follow raids that took place in January and February.
A news conference is scheduled at Quebec provincial police headquarters in Montreal later this morning.
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Petition urges Penguins to skip a White House visit Effort attempting to influence Penguins had garnered over 5,000 signatures on Wednesday. Check out this story on greenbaypressgazette.com: https://usat.ly/2tmzdRG The debate between the Chicago Blackhawks and Pittsburgh Penguins as "the team of the decade" will rage on, but for USA TODAY Sports' Kevin Allen it's settled.
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NEW DELHI — An official says a suspected Islamist militant has died in an explosion inside a hotel in Bangladesh’s capital during a raid on an alleged hideout.
Police chief A.K.M. Shahidul Hoque said that the man died in the explosion during the raid that began early Tuesday.
Police identified the man as Saiful Islam, a college student. Details of his allegiance to any Islamist groups were not immediately clear.
Some officials said a portion of the wall of the hotel fell from the force of the blasts.
It was not immediately clear if any other suspects were in the Hotel Olio International in downtown Dhaka.
Bangladesh has been experiencing a rise in Islamic militancy in recent years. Banned Islamist groups have targeted liberals, atheists and foreigners.
March 31 Beijing Media Corp Ltd
* Duan Gang resigned from his position as an executive director and executive vice president of company
* Yang Wenjian was nominated as an executive director Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (bangalore.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com)
Members of the Deaf Crows Artistic Collective, which is made up of students from Thom Collegiate’s Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program, are putting the finishing touches on Apple Time.
Their newest performance — in which students share their stories and express themselves through theatre, puppetry, juggling, American Sign Language poetry and visual art — runs Saturday and Sunday at 7 p.m. at The Artesian.
A year in the making, the show is open to people of all ages, abilities and languages.
“Apple Time” is the students’ term for a magical space that bridges people of all backgrounds and abilities, including those who are deaf, those who use sign language, hearing people, locals and newcomers.
Tickets are $10 and available at eventbrite.ca.
Spring gifts us the lovely opportunity of renewal. A time to freshen things up, to revisit and revitalize all aspects of our lives, including our home. Thanks to my partnership with Living Mindful, this year I’m adding Mrs. Meyer’s new scents and eco-friendly formulas to our cleaning routine. Read on for Spring cleaning bathroom tips […]
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The search for a missing 20-year-old man from Pouch Cove ended in tragedy on Monday. Police are waiting on results of an autopsy.
We will ensure improvement in quality of consumer experience – NCC Boss, Danbatta
The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, Prof. Umar Danbatta has said that the NCC will work harder to improve the quality of service in the telecom sector and by so doing improve the quality of consumer experience. Danbatta stated this yesterday in Funtua, Katsina State at the Consumer Conversation, a forum […]
We will ensure improvement in quality of consumer experience – NCC Boss, Danbatta
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A captivated North Lindsey College student audience heard from a Holocaust survivor first hand during a live webcast.
The webinar featured Holocaust survivor, Janine Webber, who was born in 1932 in Lwów Poland.
Janine spent most of her time running and hiding from deportation after her mother died of typhus, her father and brother were shot and she never saw her grandmother again. After much time spent avoiding being sent to Bełżec, eventually Janine was reunited with her auntie and they lived and survived in an underground bunker for a year with twelve other Jewish people.
Andrew Qualter, 16, a college student, said: “I have previously researched how the Nazis came into power. It is important to remember and understand this history and realise this is still happening today with terrorism. I believe that it is important for young people to understand what happened to young people to make better decisions in the future.”
April 20 Marvipol SA:
* Said on Wednesday that its unit, KH 1 Sp. z o.o., ended negotiations with Aulos 1 Sp. z o.o. concerning purchase by the company shares in Soho Development SA
* Sides of the negotiation have not reached the agreement on price of purchasing shares
* Marvipol informed it plans to buy 33 pct of Soho Development on March 30
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WWE RAW
Alexa Bliss is the new number one contender to the RAW Women’s Championship after winning a Fatal 4 Way on RAW tonight.
Bliss beat Nia Jax, Sasha Banks and Mickie James; she will face Bayley for the title at WWE Payback in San Jose, California on April 30th. Bliss picked up the win after Nia hit Sasha with a fireman’s carry powerslam, but Bliss dropkicked her out of the ring and stole the pin.
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NXT
The following video previews this week’s NXT, which is highlighted by a Steel Cage Match between Tye Dillinger and Eric Young of SAnitY:
Boston Celtics' Isaiah Thomas battles Chicago Bulls' Robin Lopez for a rebound during the first half of a first-round NBA playoff basketball game, Sunday, April 16, 2017, in Boston. Chicago Bulls' Rajon Rondo goes up to shoot in front of Boston Celtics' Kelly Olynyk during the first quarter of a first-round NBA playoff basketball game Sunday, April 16, 2017, in Boston.
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The Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly voted to introduce an ordinance on Feb. 14 that would put an end to the invocation that begins each meeting.
South Peninsula representative Willy Dunne introduced the ordinance, which would modify Kenai Peninsula Borough code.
The ordinance cites the “emotional divisions in our community” the invocation controversy has caused.
It also points to the significant cost to taxpayers that may result if the current policy is maintained. The Kenai Peninsula Borough is currently involved in an ongoing lawsuit with the American Civil Liberties Union of Alaska over the invocation policy.
The ordinance was approved for introduction in a 5 to 4 vote, with Assembly Members Stan Welles, Dale Bagley, Brent Hibbert and Paul Fischer voting against.
A public hearing on the proposed ordinance is scheduled for March 21.
Child Hit by Vehicle in Pike Road Neighborhood
by Rashad Snell
Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a child being struck by a car in Pike Road
The incident is said to have happened in the 70 block of Boardwalk in the Waters.
An 8-year-old girl is the victim in the incident and is said to have serious injuries. She was flown to Children’s Hospital in Birmingham. She was riding a motorized bike when she was hit.
No other details have been released.
BEIJING, April 13 China, the world's top soybean buyer, imported 19.52 million tonnes of the oilseeds in the first quarter of 2017, up 20 percent from the same period last year, figures from the General Administration of Customs of China showed on Thursday.
China bought 7.66 million tonnes of soybeans in January and 5.54 million tonnes of the oilseeds in February, customs data showed. (Reporting by Hallie Gu and Dominique Patton; Editing by Kenneth Maxwell)
Man Utd news: Jose Mourinho's side may not beat Chelsea and Liverpool like Man City did, says Hislop
That is the opinion of pundit and former West Ham goalkeeper Shaka Hislop.
Manchester United face trips to Liverpool and Chelsea inside their next four Premier League matches.
Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City beat Liverpool 5-0 at the Etihad and Chelsea 1-0 at Stamford Bridge last month to help them to the top of the table.
Hislop says Mourinho’s side are a lot better than they were a year ago, but is not sure if the Portuguese boss will set up to win the games against their title rivals.
The parking lot at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida, is seen with mementos and displays honouring the 49 people who were killed one year ago during the mass shooting, in Orlando, Florida, US on April 25, 2017. Guests react to the memorial outside the Pulse Nightclub on the one-year anniversary of the shooting in Orlando, Florida, US.
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Dyson cordless vacuum cleaners typically retail for more than £200.
But savvy shoppers in Coventry looking to make their pennies stretch further can pick up one for £149.
The deal has been spotted at Tesco stores.
Britain's biggest grocer operates multiple supermarkets across Coventry.
We had a look to see how much other high street retailers were selling it for - and it's certainly a lot more.
Curry's currently have it on sale for £199.99, the same price as Lakeland, while Dyson themselves have "price-matched" theirs on their site to £179.99.
Even deals site Groupon can't seem to beat it, where it's currently on offer for £168.98.
However, anyone looking to shop this offer will need to be quick as it is only running until midnight.
You can shop the V6 Cordless deal here.
A Sikeston man convicted of murder in Sikeston, Missouri in 2000 is asking that his convictions be overturned and that he be released from prison.
A jury convicted David Robinson on charges of first-degree murder and armed criminal action. He was sentenced to consecutive terms of life without parole and life imprisonment.
Robinson was convicted in the shooting death of Sheila Box. She was shot and killed on Aug. 5, 2000.
His attorneys have filed a writ of habeas corpus. Court documents show that his attorneys believe that evidence that would have proved Robinson's innocence were not admitted in court. There are also reports of witnesses who originally testifed recanting their statements.
Another man who was once considered a suspect in Box's murder committed suicide just months before he was to be released from prison.
Judge Darrell Missey is overseeing the proceedings.
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The community is now coming together to help a dog who, according to authorities, is a victim of neglect.
Cody was found chained to an abandoned trailer in Belmont County with a giant tumor on his head.
Now, the community is trying to help raise money to help the Belmont County Animal Shelter pay for the surgery to have it removed.
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The GoFundMe is called "Cody's Care Fund". Their goal is to raise $1800.
If you would like to donate, you can visit the official GoFundMe page by clicking HERE.
People typically bring dogs and cats on the plane with them as “emotional support” animals — which is already an issue for other passengers on the flight with allergies — but folks like this nutcase of a woman are taking things too far and bringing the whole zoo on the plane these days. Obviously, this is forcing airlines to change some policies around.
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Animal control investigators and Miramar police outside a home where a child was fatally injured when a dog bit her, police say. Joe Cavaretta Sun Sentinel
The mayor of Hinton wants to know why construction appears to be starting a wind turbine project that is now tied up in court.
NEW YORK (AP) — Anthony Rizzo has taken quite a liking to the leadoff spot. One night after hitting a leadoff homer in his first career star…
A 34-year-old woman is facing charges following a stabbing in West Hartford.
Police said the stabbing happened on Monday evening, before 6 p.m. on Hillcrest Avenue.
When officers arrived, the victim was outside an apartment in the common courtyard area.
The victim was taken to the hospital and is expected to survive.
Police identified the suspect as Naomi Williams-Wal. She was arrested and is being held on a $500,000 bond.
Several charges are still pending, police said.
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COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE SUMMARY
ORDINANCE NO. 938
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW MUNICIPAL CODE, SECTION 502, RELATING TO MOVIE THEATERS QUALIFYING FOR ON-SALE LIQUOR LICENSES; PLANNING CASE TX2017-001
On September 25, 2017, the Mounds View City Council adopted Ordinance 938 which amends Chapter 502 of the Mounds View Municipal Code, allowing movie theaters in operation as of September 25, 2017, to obtain an On-Sale Liquor License.
A printed copy of the ordinance is available for inspection during regular business hours at Mounds View City Hall and is available online at the Citys website located at www.ci.mounds-view.mn.us.
Nyle Zikmund,
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A drink-driver who crashed into two parked cars in Wighill, near Wetherby, was found to be more than three times over the legal limit.
Acting Inspector, Paul Cording and Traffic Constable, David Minto of Harrogate roads policing group were called to the scene on Saturday night, December 9.
A number of breath samples were taken from the driver, reading between 111 and 114 micrograms of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath. The legal limit is 35 micrograms.
Paul Cording took to Twitter to report the incident but noted that fortunately nobody had been injured as a result.
TC Minto tweeted: "The driver from the #Wighill RTC has provided an evidential breath specimen in excess of three times the limit. A handover has been prepared and he will be interviewed much later today when sober #OverTheLimitUnderArrest #Fatal4 #DontDrinkAndDrive"
Police have today released a picture of a man found dead at a property in Scarborough.
Shaun Atkinson was found dead by paramedics who went to St Johns Avenue, Scarborough, around 6.25pm on Tuesday December 27.
Father and son Barry Rewcroft, 51, and Ruben Rewcroft, 20, appeared in court last Thursday accused of killing the 49-year-old.
Both are charged with murder and with carrying an offensive weapon in a public place, in Barry’s case a knife and a baseball bat for Ruben.
Mr Atkinson’s grieving family have issued the image via the police.
In response to a question on its website, the clothing brand cleared the air.
It wrote: "That's a very good question. We like to use Pr-Eye-Mark"
There are other brands which have even more perhaps counter-intuitive pronounciation.
IKEA is supposed to be pronounced "ee-kay-uh" instead of how most Brits say it.
We use "eye-kee-uh", which is incorrect.
Adidas is also supposed to pronounced A-di-das instead of a-DEE-das. This is because it is named after its founder, Adi Dassler.
The luxury car brand Porsche is also often pronounced incorrectly - it should be pronounced with two syllables: "por-shuh".
NOT WHAT YOU WANT TO SEE Huge Cougar Gets Right Up In A Bow Hunter's Face
The hunter, who says the cougar got within 3 or 4 feet at one point, was able to scare it off for good after it came back for a second sniff later.
A trip to Guatemala for a team of women from Tower and Cook was the culmination of many months of planning and fundraising.
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April 5 Scansource Inc
* Scansource Inc - On April 3, 2017, co, units entered into an amendment to its amended and restated credit agreement - SEC Filing
* Scansource Inc - Amendment extends maturity of its $300 million multi-currency senior secured revolving credit facility to April 3, 2022
* Scansource Inc - Under amended facility, Scansource may request to increase its borrowings up to a total of $500 million Source text: [bit.ly/2oEbbCQ] Further company coverage:
April 24 (Reuters) - Pan Orient Energy Corp:
* PAN ORIENT ENERGY CORP.: NORMAL COURSE ISSUER BID
* PAN ORIENT ENERGY CORP - INTENDS TO CONTINUE ABILITY TO PURCHASE ITS COMMON SHARES PURSUANT TO RENEWAL OF ITS NORMAL COURSE ISSUER BID THROUGH TSXV
* PAN ORIENT ENERGY CORP - UNDER TERMS OF BID, PAN ORIENT WILL BE AUTHORIZED TO PURCHASE, FOR CANCELLATION, UP TO 4.5 MILLION OF ITS COMMON SHARES Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reuters.Briefs@thomsonreuters.com)
JOHANNESBURG — Shubhankar Sharma won his first European Tour title by a shooting 3-under 69 Monday in the final round of the weather-delayed Joburg Open.
The 21-year-old Indian resumed his round on the eighth green after play was halted early Sunday afternoon because of storms. He parred that hole, birdied No. 9 and made par on every hole on the back nine.
Sharma finished at 23-under 264, three strokes ahead of the pack, and qualified for next year's British Open, too.
"I actually wasn't going to come here about a week ago ... so I'm really happy that I came," said Sharma, who shot 61 in the second round. "I don't think I'm ever going forget my first time in South Africa."
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April 3 Singulex Inc
* Singulex announces ce mark for sgx clarity® system
* Singulex inc - singulex plans to ce mark a cardiac troponin i (ctni) assay in europe
* Singulex inc - submit data for regulatory clearance of sgx clarity system in u.s., anticipating u.s. Food and drug administration clearance in 2018
* Singulex inc - developing point-of-care platform for single molecule counting technology, is exploring additional applications beyond clinical setting Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Cold Lake man was charged with attempted murder in relation to a home invasion that occurred in the city on Mar. 24 at around 9 p.m.
During the invasion, the home owner was assaulted and sustained minor injuries, which required treatment in the hospital.
RCMP said the victim and the suspect are known to each other.
The executive council of the Guyana Bar Association (GBA) has written to its President, attorney Gem Sanford-Johnson calling on her to resign immediately.
Sources say that a specially convened meeting of the executive council of the GBA was held on Monday with 10 members being present. Sources say that it was “unanimously agreed” that alleged persistent acts of disregard and disrespect for the executive council by Sanford-Johnson had negatively impacted its confidence in her.
The executive council thereby sought Sanford-Johnson’s immediate resignation as President.
Sanford-Johnson was elected to the position in the middle of 2016.
A 27-year-old Denbigh man has appeared before magistrates accused of attempted murder and wounding with intent in the town’s High Street at the weekend.
Jason Cooper, of St Hilary’s Terrace, made no application for bail.
He was accused at Llandudno court of trying to kill Laura Stuart and wounding David Roberts with intent.
Cooper will appear before Mold crown court on Tuesday.
Miss Stuart has since died after.
Tommy Fleetwood's next chance to take down Carnoustie will likely come during the 2018 British Open.
Carnoustie Golf Links, ever heard of it?
It’s only one of the most revered and difficult tests of golf in the world. At least if we’re talking about the Championship course. Well, Tommy Fleetwood made it look easy Friday.
The 26-year-old Englishman shot 68 in his first round at the Dunhill Links Championship—at St. Andrews’ Old Course, no less—and played the front nine at Carnoustie's Championship course in three under Friday. That’s when he got hot.
Fleetwood made five straight birdies from holes 11 through 15 and added a three on the 18th for his ninth birdie of the day and the first ever 63 at the famed course. As the European Tour tweeted out after his round, Fleetwood was four under on the day when missing the fairway. Sometimes you’ve just got it.
DECEMBER 31: Parris Campbell #21 of the Ohio State Buckeyes runs during the first half of the 2016 PlayStation Fiesta Bowl against the Clemson Tigers at University of Phoenix Stadium on December 31, 2016 in Glendale, Arizona. GLENDALE, AZ - DECEMBER 31: Parris Campbell #21 of the Ohio State Buckeyes runs during the first half of the 2016 PlayStation Fiesta Bowl against the Clemson Tigers at University of Phoenix Stadium on December 31, 2016 in Glendale, Arizona.
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A crackdown on prisoners and detainees on remand, who receive the disability support pension is expected to affect 2200 people a year.
Prisoners drawing disability pensions will only have their payments suspended for 13 weeks (down from two years) before the benefits are cut off, under a budget measure expected to net $5.2 million over five years.
Department officials estimate 10 per cent of people - or 220 per year - will no longer be eligible for the payments after being re-tested following their release from prison.
The St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway is off and running for 2018.
Buckeye Real Estate Group is ready to start building a dream home in support of the children and the fight against cancer at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
"St. Jude Children's Research Hospital changes the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and so we are leading the path," said Mike Hull with St. Jude. "We are trying to change the overall cancer survival rate to more than 80 percent survival compared to 20 percent when the hospital opened in 1962."
The St. Jude Dream Home built by Buckeye Real Estate Group could be yours. Tickets are $100 each and go on sale May 16th.
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OPEC Crude Basket Rises to $66.83
VIENNA  The basket of crude oil used as a benchmark indicator by the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries increased to $66.83, the OPEC Secretariat said on Friday.
OPEC said the price of its basket went up by $0.55 on Thursday, compared with the closing price at the previous session.
The April delivery of Brent crude opened at $69.82 per barrel at the start of Fridays trading on the futures market, a 0.30 percent increase since the previous sessions close.
Ontario Provincial Police say a woman from southern Ontario is dead, following a crash on Highway 11 on Friday.
Police were called to the collision that involved two tractor trailers, near Temagami.
The driver of the northbound vehicle, who was extricated, had serious injuries. Police say his passenger, Amandeep Kaur Mangat, 33, of Brampton, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the southbound truck sustained minor injuries.
OPP had the road closed for about 15 hours for the investigation and clean-up.
Police continue to investigate.
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) – One of Mississippi’s Republican U.S. senators says violence tied to a white nationalist gathering in Virginia is “an outrage.”
Sen. Roger Wicker says Monday in Jackson: “I condemn the white supremacists and the neo-Nazis that engaged in violence.”
One woman was killed and several people were injured Saturday in Charlottesville, Virginia, when a man drove a car into people who had been protesting against the white nationalists. The Ohio man is charged with second-degree murder.
Neo-Nazis, skinheads, Ku Klux Klan members other white supremacists were in Charlottesville protesting the city’s decision to remove a Confederate monument.
Democratic Rep. Bennie Thompson of Mississippi says the “extremist activity in Charlottesville was terrorism.”
Republican Rep. Gregg Harper of Mississippi says the violence is “absolutely unacceptable and not part of what America is about.”
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MODESTO, Calif. (AP)  Police say a mother has killed her two young sons before shooting herself at a Central California home.
Modesto authorities say a family member called 911 shortly after 1 a.m. Sunday to report the deaths.
The mother was identified Monday as 28-year-old Lisandra Corrales. Her sons were 6-year-old Pierre Hurtado and 4-year-old Nathan Hurtado.
Investigators are trying to determine a motive for the killings.
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QUEEN ANNE'S COUNTY, Md. (WMAR) - The Maryland State Police Homicide Unit is continuing an investigation into a body found in a wooded area on the border of Anne Arundel and Prince George’s Counties.
On Sunday, at around 2 p.m., the police received a 9-1-1 call from an individual who was walking in a wooded area when he noticed the body of the deceased, lying unresponsive. Maryland State Police Homicide Unit was contacted to head the investigation.
Investigators and crime scene technicians have been processing the scene for evidence and, after having the victim’s body examined by a forensic examiner, the manner and cause of death are still unclear. Nothing has been ruled out, so all possibilities are being considered.
If you have any relevant information to this case, please contact Maryland State Police at the Glen Burnie Barrack at (410) 761-5130. Callers may remain anonymous.
The investigation is active and ongoing.
A sexual harassment scandal that erupted in the Oklahoma House of Representatives and led to the resignation of Tulsa Representative Dan Kirby is far from an uncommon occurrence in state legislatures.
Sex scandals have roiled at least eight other statehouses in the last few years.
But despite persistent incidents, many legislatures lack formal procedures for dealing with sexual harassment. While corporate America, colleges and government agencies have established processes for investigating complaints, state legislatures remain an often murky domain in which top leaders have broad latitude over how or whether to pursue allegations.
Some legislatures have adopted systems for reviewing and investigating complaints, but at least 10, including Oklahoma's, have none at all.
Experts say that makes legislatures an ideal environment for covering up sexual improprieties.
Civil rights activist, Dr Joe Odumakin Tuesday said former president Chief Olusegun Obasanjo apologised to her for an incident which occurred 13 years ago during his tenure.
Odumakin, who stated this via her Instagram account said the former president apologised to her on behalf of security operatives who manhandled her during a protest in 2004.
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Police: Woman broke into rival's home, killed her, then self
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WAYNE, Pa. (AP) - Authorities say a woman broke into the Philadelphia-area home of another woman she believed was romantically involved with her husband and killed the victim before killing herself.
Radnor Township police officials said the murder of 33-year-old Meredith Chapman was carefully planned by Jennair Gerardot of Wilmington, Delaware.
Superintendent William Colarulo said Gerardot "broke into the house, she was lying in wait, and she shot her as soon as she walked in, and then she shot herself."
Officials believe Gerardot may have disguised herself and taken a train from Delaware.
Chapman, a 2007 graduate of the University of Delaware, worked for the school in media relations and marketing and was recently hired as an assistant vice president at Villanova University. She ran unsuccessfully for a state Senate seat in Delaware in 2016.
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Two iconic American brands—Converse and Carhartt—serve up a frest twist on menswear’s favorite pattern.
There was a moment five years ago when menswear designers couldn't get enough camouflage. It was used to give blazers, ties, and dress shoes a woodland pattern overhaul. In 2017, camo isn't the go-to flex it once was, but it's definitely still out there and being riffed on left and right by some of our favorite brands. Right now, the pattern is featured on sporty sneakers like Adidas's NMD, collaged into over-the-top jackets and pants by the mad scientists at Needles Rebuild, and recolored by the likes of Dries Van Noten. And now, Carhartt WIP and Converse have teamed up on a pair of tiger camouflage Chuck Taylor All-Star sneakers that get us excited about the pattern all over again.
× ‘Deadliest Catch’ captain Blake Painter found dead in his Oregon home
ASTORIA, Ore. — “Deadliest Catch” captain Blake Painter was found dead in his Oregon home Friday, the Clatsop County Sheriff’s Office confirmed. He was 38 years old.
Sheriff Tom Bergin told USA Today that a concerned friend who hadn’t been able to get in touch with Painter went to his home outside Astoria, Oregon and saw a body lying on the kitchen floor.
Authorities said Painter had been dead for several days.
Police discovered substances and prescription pills inside Painter’s home, but it’s unclear whether they contributed to his death, TMZ reports.
No foul play is suspected, and an autopsy and toxicology test will be performed to determine the cause of death.
Painter was the captain of the F/V Maverick on seasons two and three of the popular Discovery Channel show.
In 2015, fellow “Deadliest Catch” star Tony Lara died at age 50 from a heart attack.
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The collision happened at 11:20 a.m. Monday on L. O. David St. between Papineau Ave. and Cartier Ave.
The pedestrian, who police said was a man in his seventies, was rushed to hospital where he died of his injuries.
It appears the driver was attempting to parallel park when they backed up onto the sidewalk and struck the pedestrian in front of an apartment building.
Police will likely spend several hours at the scene determining exactly what happened.
Officers said they do not expect to recommend charges.
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Katsina — The police in Katsina have arrested a 30-year-old, Sani Usman, aka Nahauwa, of Shirwa village in the Charanchi local government area of the state, for allegedly spying for armed robbers who recently invaded neighbouring Giaza village and robbed people of money and foodstuff.
Usman, who is being remanded in prison till August 25, is facing a two-count charge of criminal conspiracy and armed robbery.
Usman was allegedly seen spying on the village on the day the armed robbers struck and robbed Mallam Saidu Sada and Sha'aibu Abdulrasheed, in their house and shop respectively.
The Police Prosecuting Officer, Sani Ado, said two other members of the gang, Nafiu Bello and Baballe Hazo, who are also being charged along with the suspect are still at large.
The armed robbers were said to be armed with dangerous weapons during the attack, he added
A Chief Magistrate, Fadilla Dikko, has since remanded the suspect till 25 of this month just as the police confirmed that investigation is ongoing on the mater.
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Abington Heights High School student Mateen Kasim was among the finalists in The University of Scranton’s 2018 Math Integration Bee for high school students. Vishnu Dasari, from Central Columbia High School is the overall winner. The other finalists were: Kaitlyn Beiler, Hazleton Area High School; Andy Liz, Wyoming Seminary Preparatory School; and Haylee Merola, Hazleton Area Academy of Sciences. The university’s Mathematics Department hosted the Integration Bee during the spring semester on campus. From left: Thomas Shimkus, Ph.D., associate professor of mathematics at The University of Scranton; Kasim, Merola, Beiler, Dasari and Liz.
The Summer Concert Series, presented by the City of Rock Springs kicks off tonight with local band 3D in Bunning Park. Below is the full schedule of events.
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CHICAGO — A Mega Millions lottery ticket that won $5 million was sold at a Chicago gas station last Friday, according to the Illinois Lottery.
The winning numbers from Friday’s drawing were 05-10-55-60-73, and the Megaball was 12, with a Megaplier® of X5.
The winning ticket was purchased at the Mobil station at 2800 W. Lawrence Ave. in the Ravenswood neighborhood on the North Side, according to the lottery’s website.
While winners can mail their ticket in to claim their prize, many people would probably feel more comfortable handing it over in person at a Prize Claim Center. The lottery has centers in Chicago, Des Plaines, Rockford, Fairview Heights, and Springfield.
Prizes must be claimed within a year of their drawing.
Effendi Ibranovic Dzemail poses for a photograph inside Sulejmanija Mosque in Travnik, Bosnia and Herzegovina. "Sulejmanija Mosque in Travnik is famous because it has many different colours inside. You can compare that with different religions in...more
Effendi Ibranovic Dzemail poses for a photograph inside Sulejmanija Mosque in Travnik, Bosnia and Herzegovina. "Sulejmanija Mosque in Travnik is famous because it has many different colours inside. You can compare that with different religions in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Bosnia is beautiful and colorful precisely because of its multiculturalism. That is the true value of this country, which we should preserve and nurture," Dzemail said. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic
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A fatality on the GO train line near Barrie South station is not considered suspicious.
South Simcoe Police says a pedestrian was struck by a train early Friday morning south of Innisfil Beach Road.
A death investigation is underway, but police are not treating it as suspicious.
“While the investigation of the fatality is still ongoing, the train has been given permission to proceed out of the affected area. We are not anticipating any impact to our PM service at this time,” Metrolinx posted on the GO Transit website.
The fatality halted trains on the Barrie line for several hours.
Appaloosa Museum and Heritage Center 2nd Annual George B. Hatley Memorial Dutch Oven Cook-Off!
The Appaloosa Museum and Heritage Center, a non-profit organization, is hosits 2nd annual Dutch Oven Cook-off! The event opens at 2pm on October 21st on the Museum grounds. The event is open to the public and tastings are available via a $20 donation or 2 canned food items. All canned food items will be donated to the food bank. 2720 W Pullman Rd. Moscow, Idaho 83843.
The Museum is partnering with the Appaloosa Horse Club in a staff and family yard sale the morning of the 21st, starting at 8:00am. The yard sale will close at 3:00pm.
New this year! We will have two Appaloosa’s on site for the event. Dori and Aphrodite! They are both owned by our Board Member and owner of Wonder Stables, Nicolette Farenbaugh.
For further information email museum@appaloosa.com
Contact: Crystal White, Museum Director
(208) 882-5578 ext. 279
YEREVAN. – Foreign Minister of Armenia Edward Nalbandian on Friday received Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) Minsk Group Co-Chairs Igor Popov (Russia), Stéphane Visconti (France) and Andrew Schofer (US), as well as Ambassador Andrzej Kasprzyk, Personal Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office.
At the meeting, the interlocutors continued the discussions related to organizing a talk between the presidents of Armenia and Azerbaijan, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Armenia informed Armenian News-NEWS.am.
Also, they exchanged views on the present-day situation in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict zone, and the joint efforts by Armenia and the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chair countries towards achieving a peaceful settlement of this conflict.
Surveyors were clearing land in the 2500 block of Precinct Line Road when they found the skull, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports . It was not clear how long the skull had been there.
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Just 24 percent of Americans believe the country is heading in the right direction after a tumultuous stretch for US President Donald Trump that included the threat of war with North Korea, stormy complaints about hurricane relief and Trump's equivocating about white supremacists. That's a 10-point drop since June, according to a poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.
The decline in optimism about the nation's trajectory is particularly pronounced among Republicans. In June, 60 percent of Republicans said the country was headed in the right direction; now it's just 44 percent.
New Zealand PM Bill English crossed the wires earlier today, via Bloomberg, expressing his take on the housing lending tools.
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SOUTHPORT, England — If you never had heard of Austin Connelly before this week’s British Open, you aren’t alone. Connelly is a 20-year-old friend of Jordan Spieth’s who lives in...
NORTH MIAMI, FLA. (WSVN) - A police commander is out of a job after an accidental behavioral specialist shooting in North Miami.
North Miami Police Cmdr. Emile Hollant was fired from the force, Monday.
Officials said he abandoned his post during the accidental shooting of behavioral specialist Charles Kinsey in August 2016.
He claimed he went back to his patrol car to get binoculars when a SWAT member opened fire, and the state attorney did clear Hollant of any wrongdoing.
Hollant’s attorney claimed he was fired because he recently filed a $5 million lawsuit against the city.
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District Softball: (2)Van-Far Indians vs. (3)Silex Owls
Join The People’s Tribune Thursday (10/05) for TribCast Coverage of semifinal action from the MSHSAA Class 1, District 7 Softball Tournament from New Haven High School as the (2)Van-Far Indians take on the (3)Silex Owls. Coverage begins at 5:45 pm with the Cuivre River Electric Cooperative/TribCast Pregame.
ST. LOUIS (AP) -- St. Louis second baseman Kolten Wong left Wednesday night's game against Milwaukee in the sixth inning after suffering tightness in his right forearm.
Wong, who went 1 for 2 with an RBI double in the second inning, was replaced by Greg Garcia.
Wong has hit safely in all six games since returning from the disabled list on June 6.
The head of the European Parliament announced on Monday that the EU will investigate whether the data of more than 50 million Facebook users were misused when it was accessed by Cambridge Analytica, reports Reuters. The potential misuse of data occurred when Cambridge Analytica used the information of Facebook users to develop techniques that allegedly helped Donald Trump with the 2016 presidential elections. The EU’s investigation follows calls from lawmakers in the U.S. and U.K. urging their governments to do the same.MG
A man authorities say used fraudulent credit cards at over 50 Walmarts in Tennessee to rake in over $100,000 was arrested at the Lookout Valley Walmart on Monday night.
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It’s not just Einstein’s universe. It’s your universe too. From the cosmic affairs desk, Dennis Overbye takes you on scenic tours through the Milky Way and beyond.
Fri, Oct 6: A North York school playground was destroyed by fire overnight, and, as Caryn Lieberman reports, teachers and children are devastated by the loss.
JERSEY CITY, N.J. — A Virginia man whose toddler daughter's body was found in a suitcase next to train tracks in New Jersey earlier this month is now facing charges.
Hudson County prosecutors say 37-year-old Travis Plummer, of Richmond, is charged with desecrating the human remains of 23-month old Te'Myah Layauna Plummer. But the cause of death remains under investigation.
The child's body was found April 11 just west of the Journal Square rail station in Jersey City in the PATH rapid transit system, which serves New Jersey and parts of New York City.
Authorities had been seeking the pair since last month, though they didn't believe they were in danger. It was thought Plummer may have relocated to Jersey City or Charlotte, North Carolina.
The FBI tracked Plummer to San Juan, Puerto Rico, where he was arrested without incident April 19. He's awaiting extradition and it's not known if he's retained a lawyer.
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – The 2016 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee band Chicago is coming to the capital city next year.
Chicago is set to perform at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center in Tallahassee on Friday, May 18. The concert kicks off at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets to the general public go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, December 15. Tickets will be available online at www.tuckerciviccenter.com, by dialing 850-583-4871, or at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center Box Office.
Event organizers say 2018 marks the band’s 51st consecutive year of touring.
For more information, visit www.tuckerciviccenter.com.
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Journalist Phil Cox is taken hostage after sneaking into Sudan to cover allegations of illegally deployed chemical weapons.
The state senate is set to vote to override two of then-Gov. Pence's vetoes from last year's session. The first bill was written to limit the power of the state environmental agency, IDEM, so they can never pass regulations more stringent than what the EPA requires at a national level.
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DENVER — Soon after a jury determined that Taylor Swift had been groped by a radio station host before a concert in Denver, the singer-songwriter vowed to become a voice and example for other victims of sexual assault.
Jurors on Monday sided with Swift, who said former Denver DJ David Mueller groped her during a photo op four years ago. At her request, they awarded her $1 in damages.
Mueller sued Swift for up to $3 million, saying the allegation cost him his job. Swift countersued, claiming assault and battery.
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The Mavin Boss has been under fire from fans in quite a long time over his refusal to settle down. Jazzy shared a video on his Instagram page telling fans how he spent his Valentine. In the video, he claimed to have spent his val alone. Fans are reacting to this as usual
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Burton Albion travel to Aston Villa looking for a first win in four matches in all competitions - and you can follow all the action with our dedicated live blog below.
Nigel Clough's side will be hoping to get their campaign back on track after three successive Championship losses - including what Clough deemed his team's worst performance of the season in losing 3-1 to Reading on Tuesday.
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Jacob Davenport, the Brewers' solitary deadline-day signing, could feature - but Lloyd Dyer, Darren Bent and Kyle McFadzean are all doubtful through injury.
Steve Bruce's second-placed Villa will pose one of the sternest tests yet for Albion, with the hosts looking for a sixth straight league win for the first time since 1990.
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"Drink One for Debi" helps family pay it forward after devastating loss Video
SPOKANE, Wash. - Eighty customers got an unexpected treat Tuesday morning when they arrived to pick up their favorite caffeinated beverages at one Dutch Brothers location. A free drink!
The family of Debi Wavada wanted to pay it forward in memory of their beloved aunt and sister. Debi lost her battle with ALS in June.
In her final years, she found comfort in her cup of Joe, after learning one of the co-founders of the Dutch Brothers chain died from the disease as well.
One of her final wishes was for people to have a cup on her.
Debi's niece Heather McNabb-Licea explained, “she loved coffee so much that in her hospital room, the last day, we had cups of coffee beans all around the room so that she could smell that.”
Debi's family also wanted to raise awareness about ALS, a disease that weakens muscles and impacts physical functions, robbing sufferers of everything but their minds.
BERLIN May 3 German new car sales fell about 8 percent in April to around 290,000 autos on three fewer selling days, an industry source said on Wednesday.
Four-month registrations in Europe's biggest auto market were still up about 2.5 percent at around 1.13 million vehicles, the source said, declining to be named because official data has not yet been published.
Germany's VDA auto industry association is expected to publish official deliveries data later on Wednesday. (Reporting by Andreas Cremer; Editing by Maria Sheahan)
Paul McCartney has announced the first dates of his ‘Freshen Up’ 2018 tour. He’ll tour in support of his 17th solo album ‘Egypt Station’, which comes out September 7.
McCartney said: “We are looking forward to freshening up our show and playing some of our songs from the new album alongside those songs we know you like to hear. Get ready to rock, Canada!”
Tickets for the dates will go on general sale on July 13:
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HAMILTON -- Liberal Premier Kathleen Wynne travelled to the heart of her NDP rival's riding today to portray herself as the only seasoned elder stateswoman in the province's election campaign.
Wynne played up her credentials outside a Stelco steel plant in Hamilton.
As premier, she said, she had met leaders both in Canada and the United States amid threats by U.S. President Donald Trump to impose tariffs on Canadian steel.
Wynne criticized NDP Leader Andrea Horwath as too left on the political spectrum, and her Tory rival Doug Ford as too right to deal with such situations effectively.
She again stressed what she called her own non-ideological approach to tackling difficult problems.
With polls suggesting the Liberals are trailing in third place, Wynne has been playing up her solid experience as premier.
Michael Lee second, Andrew Wilkinson third, Sam Sullivan drops off ballot
Vancouver-False Creek MLA Sam Sullivan waits for results in the B.C. Liberal leadership vote, Feb. 3, 2018 (Tom Fletcher/Black Press)
Dianne Watts leads after the first round of results in the B.C. Liberal leadership, with 2,135 first-choice ballots.
Rookie Vancouver MLA Michael Lee was second with 1,917 votes, followed by Vancouver-
Quilchena MLA Andrew Wilkinson with 1,591.
Kamloops-South Thompson MLA Todd Stone was in fourth at 1,483, followed by Abbotsford West MLA Mike de Jong.
Vancouver-False Creek MLA Sam Sullivan dropped off the ballot after collecting 158 first-round votes.
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Wobbleland is set to turn downtown San Jose into a party hub for three days this weekend, featuring high-energy music and hypnotic light shows. The electronic dance music festival has been an annual event in the Bay Area since 2010, and this year's Wobbleland at San Jose's City National Civic promises to be the biggest one yet.
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GETTY Approximately 4,000 charities will benefit from the £9 million scheme
Around 4,000 charities, ranging from Scout groups, walking clubs and brass bands to those providing a social service such as helping with bereavement, will benefit from the £9 million scheme. Every time one of the Co-op's 4.3 million members buys an own brand product or service, they receive a 5% reward, with a further 1% going to local charities.
Fascinating images show the history of the Co-operative Group Thu, March 9, 2017 It is well established that 28 weavers and artisans got together and established a co-operative shop in Toad Lane, Rochdale in 1844, and this went on to kick-start a global co-operative movement that is now a billion members strong Play slideshow Getty Images 1 of 14 Packing fancy tins with biscuits in the Co-operative Wholesale Society biscuit factory at Crumpsall, near Manchester. - 1929
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The Pimento Cheese sandwiches are something of a legend about the Augusta National and Masters - here is how to make one in 30 seconds
A crew of South Georgia firefighters stepped in Friday morning so their brothers in Taylor County could attend the funeral of one of their own. (Source: SCFR Facebook post)
A crew of South Georgia firefighters stepped in Friday morning so their brothers in Taylor County could attend the funeral of one of their own.
In a post on the Sumter County Fire and Rescue Facebook page, four of their firefighters are posed in front of the Butler Fire Department.
According to the post, Taylor County firefighter TJ Spradley died in a car accident this week.
One of the comments on the post read "Saw them pulling in this morning!!! That’s what being from the south is all about! Thanks!!!"
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The state will build toll system on the highways in our country. A state-owned enterprise will be created for this purpose and the aim is for the system to work in the shortest possible time, said the head of the API Doncho Atanasov. Reported BTV.
According to him, the system will be the first to self-finance and will not rely on budget funds. Atanassov, however, refused to answer where the money will come for its construction. After the system starts, the expected revenues for road repair are expected to reach BGN 1 billion per year.
Four people have been treated for smoke inhalation and up to 70 buildings were destroyed after an intense fire swept through the New South Wales south coast town of Tathra on Sunday, March 18.Residents were evacuated from the town on Sunday afternoon, including the Bega Valley Shire deputy mayor, ABC reported.This video, taken by a Tathra local before he was evacuated, shows the smoke blanketing the seaside town.The blaze razed 1070 hectares and crews remained on the ground on Monday. A watch-and-act warning was put in place for the area on Monday morning, as firefighters said the fire was “controlled.”The Rural Fire Service tweeted on Monday, March 19, that easing conditions overnight had slowed the spread of the bushfire. Credit: James Fennessy via Storyful
Gala charity events are held in Colorado on a regular basis. These events support various social welfare causes for which funds are raised via this mode. For example, the gala event could be a music based program, or it could be a sports function or even a cookery show held for the people of this state to show off their culinary skills in.
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An old series of industrial buildings in North Buffalo may soon be replaced by more than 300 units of housing for graduate students, both from the University at Buffalo and the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus. The City Planning Board has a public hearing Tuesday on a proposal from DFFusion out of Provo, UT to demolish four of a group of industrial buildings at Main Street and Hertel Avenue and save two others.
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Tropical Storm Nate’s sustained wind has increased to 60 MPH as it closes in on Cancun, Mexico. Nate will likely strengthen to a Category 1 Hurricane with sustained wind at 80 MPH Sunday morning as it makes land fall in Southeast Louisiana or Mississippi.
This week, the National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center will dedicate an exhibit that has been a long time coming. The new, 5,100-square-foot space will display the infantry's early history from 1775 to 1889 - the part of the branch's history that's been missing from the museum until now.
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On its way to Washington is the paperwork for a federal disaster declaration sent Wednesday by Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam . It includes Shelby County and 11 other Tennessee counties.
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MANATEE COUNTY – The new owner of the DeSoto Square Mall says another $20 million is being invested into it.
Jerrell Davis, president of Madison Properties USA, purchased the mall in April for more than $25.5 million. An additional $5.1 million is being poured into reconstructing a state-of-the-art 28,752-square-foot movie theater with leather recliners and the largest curved movie screen within 40 miles of Bradenton.
In addition to the improvements, a heavy emphasis has been placed on the dining experience.
According to the Bradenton Herald, an 18,000-square-foot restaurant complex is being planned and will become a key anchor of the mall.
YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 3, ARMENPRESS. The Stepantsminda-Lars road is open for all types of vehicles as of 17:00, February 3, the ministry of transportation, communication and information technologies told ARMENPRESS.
The Stepantsminda-Lars road is the only land connection between Armenia and Russia, which runs through Georgia. Stepantsminda is a small town in north-eastern Georgia. The road is used for both passenger and cargo transportations and is of major significance. Vehicles pass through the Verkhni (Upper) Lars customs checkpoint into Russia.
Board of Directors in their meeting held today i.e. 30th day of May, 2018 at Chandigarh approved the Audited Financial Results along with Auditor's Report for the quarter and year ended 31st March, 2018.Source : BSE
The store is scheduled to open sometime next year at the Cosner's Corner shopping center off U.S. 1, according to a company news release. Publix spokeswoman Kim Reynolds declined to offer a more specific opening date for the Spotsylvania store.
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Hawks coaches do their own charting, of course, and they also see that the box scores don’t necessarily reflect how Young is playing. “We are not going to look at the stat sheet and say he played good or bad,” Hawks coach Lloyd Pierce said. “It’s a matter of, is he playing the right way, is he doing what we are looking for and is he facilitating and getting his teammates involved.”
The Morning Joe panel addresses Wednesday's shooting involving Republican Congressman Steve Scalise and others, and why Republicans and Democrats must learn to respect one another.
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Emergency services have rushed to a village near Boroughbridge after reports a helicopter has come down in a field.
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service confirmed that they sent crews to the scene at Aldborough just before 1.30pm .
The aircraft is believed to be a helicopter but this has not been confirmed.
Witness tells of moment helicopter 'dropped like a stone' near Aldborough Hall
Police and ambulance are also at the scene.
North Yorkshire Police said that are not yet able to confirm any information about casualties.
Smoke can be seen coming from the field
At 1.23pm today, police received reports of a helicopter crash near Aldborough, Boroughbridge.
"Officers are currently at the scene. Fire and ambulance crews are also in attendance.
"Police are not yet able to confirm any information about casualties."
It was earlier thought to have been a light aircraft which came down in a field.
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MEPs have approved the EU-Canada trade deal (Ceta) with 408 votes in favour, 254 against and 33 abstentions. Provisional application of the deal is likely to start in April. National parliaments will have to ratify the agreement too for it to be fully implemented. Some MEPs and members of the public in the chamber chanted "Stop Ceta" at the start of voting.
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - A new change took place right here in Terre Haute.
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That's with the Change of Command ceremony for the 81st Troop Command.
Today their commander, David Vesper, assembled his troops for the last time to present the new incoming commander.
This ceremony informs soldiers and officers that they must respond to the leadership of a new commander.
Wayne Black is the newest commander, he says he's ready to take on the role.
"We've got to be ready to respond to whatever requirements the government may call on. We want to be ready to do that mission. And also from a national and a state perspective, being able to accomplish all the things that we're required to do on that level as well," said Black.
David Vesper will continue serving in Indianapolis at the Indiana Guard.
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia says a wide-reaching anti-corruption campaign has netted more than $106 billion in financial settlements with 65 people who remain in custody.
Saudi Attorney General Saud al-Mojeb said on Tuesday that the settlements reached include seizure of real estate assets, commercial entities, securities and cash. His statement didn't disclose further details on the types of businesses or real estate that was acquired.
The attorney general says the remaining 65 still in custody have not reached a financial settlement "due to other pending criminal cases, or in order to continue the investigation process."
Among those released over the weekend was billionaire Saudi Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, who was among at least 11 princes and dozens of businessmen and officials detained in the sweep that began on Nov. 4.
Iranian treatment and health centers work at the level of international standards, said Mauritanian Health Minister Kane Boubacar, who is in Tehran on an official visit.
"I'm proud to be in Iran to expand ties between Iran and Mauritania in health fields," said Boubacar on Sunday.
Referring to his visits to some Iranian health centers, he said he was impressed by Iran's advancements in the field, IRNA reported.
Boubacar added that Iran is going to cooperate with Mauritania in training health personnel and producing pharmaceuticals.
Pasteur institute of Iran and Mauritanian Ministry of Health signed an agreement to transfer the technology of producing vaccines to the African country.
PULLMAN, Wash. — Washington State leading scorer Robert Franks has decided to withdraw from the NBA draft and will return for his senior season.
Franks, the Pac-12’s Most Improved Player last season, announced Wednesday that he would return.
Franks declared for the draft in March but did not hire an agent. His return is good news for Washington State, which lost Drick Bernstine to graduation and point guard Malachi Flynn to a transfer.
Last season, Franks averaged 17.4 points and 6 rebounds per game. He was an honourable mention All-Pac-12 selection.
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A Del City police officer was attacked by a prisoner while transporting that prisoner to the Oklahoma County Jail. The attack occurred in the area near NW 10th and I-44 Friday evening.
The officer was taken to the hospital minor non-life-threatening injuries and has since been released.
The suspect was also taken to the hospital with minor injuries. Upon release, his journey to the Oklahoma County Jail was completed.
Two further 2 Sisters poultry plants are being probed by the Food Standards Agency after an undercover investigation by ITV News and the Guardian.
2 Sisters is the largest supplier in the UK of chickens to supermarkets but secret filming uncovered a series of potential breaches of food safety rules at a site in the West Midlands.
Two other British sites, whose locations have not been revealed, are now under investigation over hygiene concerns.
Marks and Spencer, Lidl, Aldi, Sainsbury's and Tesco suspended taking chicken from the plant over hygiene concerns.
A statement from the FSA read: "This inspection has not identified food safety issues on these premises, but it highlighted issues requiring management attention, for example in relation to some aspects of staff training and stock control.
"We are working with the major retailers supplied by 2 Sisters, as well as reviewing information from various other sources."
Joey “Jaws” Chestnut was unable to fully relish the moment Wednesday when he broke his own record at the annual July Fourth Nathan’s Famous hot dog eating contest for his 11th Mustard Belt.
Chestnut consumed 74 hot dogs, beating his previous record (set in 2017) of 72, but expressed his frustration with the judges after the contest.
“The judges in front of me were all screwed up, they couldn’t see what number I was on. I just had to ignore that and just kept eating. 74 hot dogs — oh man, I murdered it,” he said.
Chestnut’s 74 downed hot dogs made for 11 higher than runner-up Carmen Cincotti’s 63 and 31 more than third place Darron Breeden’s 43.
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× Accident closes eastbound I-270 at Hwy 367 Friday night
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – The eastbound lanes of Interstate 270 were closed at Highway 367 late Friday night following an accident.
The accident occurred just after 10 p.m. before Highway 367, in north St. Louis County.
It was not immediately clear how many vehicles were involved in the accident.
The interstate was reopened by 11:15 p.m.
Conservative leadership candidate Erin O'Toole poses for a portrait before speaking with The Canadian Press in Ottawa on Wednesday, April 12, 2017. When Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai was speaking in Parliament last week, Kellie Leitch gave her seat to Conservative leadership rival Erin O'Toole's daughter Mollie so she could bear witness to history alongside her dad.
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The Rapid City man was also found not guilty of commission of a felony with a firearm. However, Smith was found guilty on one charge, which could put him in jail for a long time.
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HELSINKI (AP) — A fawn that became stranded on a patch of ice in Finland's Inkoo archipelago has gotten a hand from members of the Finnish coast guard.
They spotted the unsteady animal from their hovercraft during a regular patrol on Saturday.
Senior Coast Guard officer Sebastian von Bruun filmed colleague Kristian Rasted pulling the "helpless white-tailed deer on the slippery ice" back to shore. Rasted gave a thumbs-up after the fawn rushed into the woods.
Von Brunn said: "The mother deer was very happy and grateful to get her baby back."
The Coast Guard said while animal rescue missions are not part of its personnel's normal duties, they do occur from time to time.
The Finnish Border Guard, of which the coast guard is past, posted the rescue video on social media.
The Savannah Police Department has arrested a suspect for the fatal shooting Sunday night on Hurst Avenue.
According to police, a disagreement between 26-year-old Joshua DeMuro and 33-year-old Kevin Gilman escalated when DeMuro allegedly shot Gilman.
Gilman was pronounced dead at the scene.
At this time, DeMuro has been charged with murder.
The investigation is still ongoing.
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DENVER — Lawyers are expected to make closing arguments Monday in a trial concerning allegations that a former radio host groped Taylor Swift backstage before a concert in Denver, and competing allegations the singer's mother and her radio liaison set out to destroy the DJ's career after the photo op took place.
A federal judge on Friday determined that former DJ David Mueller didn't prove that Swift personally tried to end his career, but identical allegations against Andrea Swift and Frank Bell are expected to go to jurors.
Mueller sued the three after Swift's team reported the 2013 encounter to his bosses. He's seeking up to $3 million, saying the allegation cost him his job.
Swift countersued for a symbolic $1. The jury will also consider her assault claim.
She called the encounter with Mueller despicable.
Two Mississippi standouts were in action at another MLB ballpark. Brandon's J.T. Ginn and Hattiesburg's Joe Gray played at Wrigley Field last month in the Under Armour All-American Game.
A sunny Sunday in San Diego was the setting for the Perfect Game All-American Classic. Ginn and Gray playing at Petco Park, the home of the Padres.
J.T. delivered several pitches at 96 miles per hour, topping out at 97. He tossed a scoreless 2nd inning.
Ginn is playing his way into a 1st round draft pick in the 2018 MLB Draft.
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Longtime Oak Creek resident Gladys Sullivan passed away at the Mountain Vista Care Center in Wheatridge on Sunday, April 22. She was 97 years old. Her sons are Gary (Elaine) and John (Carolyn) Sullivan of Arvada, Dan (Cheryl) Sullivan of Oak Creek and deceased daughter Sharon Stevenson. A private, family service will be held at a later date.
Dengue update
For the year 2017, 186101 and in the month of May, 2018, 20443 suspected dengue cases were reported to the Epidemiology Unit from all over the island. Latest Disease Trends,
Approximately 30.2% of dengue cases were reported from the Western province. The highest numbers of dengue cases were reported during the 29th week of 2017.
The outbreak situation in 2017 warranted extensive and regular removal of possible mosquito breeding sites from the environment, along with strengthened patient education on management of fever which resulted in a relatively low mortality.
It is very important to seek medical attention in the event of fever and to do relevant laboratory investigations at least by day three of the illness.
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High schools with most college-bound students
About 64 percent of Alabama high school students go on to college, according to research from the Public Affairs Research Council of Alabama. In some schools, however, upwards of 80 percent of graduating seniors go on to attend college. Using PARCA data from 2015, here’s a look at those schools:
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ADAMSTOWN, Pa. (WHTM) – An East Earl man has been charged with homicide for a fatal shooting in northern Lancaster County last week.
State police in Lancaster filed the charge Monday against 19-year-old Alexander Murray, according to court records.
Murray was arrested for aggravated assault April 9 after police said he shot 22-year-old Timothy Demeritt during an argument at a home in the 200 block of Orchard Road, in Brecknock Township.
Demeritt later died at a hospital.
A preliminary hearing is tentatively scheduled for April 21.
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When we spoke to JAYARSON about his newestate video, “Vibin” he gave us a detailed look into his work schedule. Houston, to Atlanta, back to New Orleans, shooting videos, and promoting new music. There’s no secret right now that JAYARSON has dedicated 2017 to being his breakout year, and he’s taking all steps necessary to making that happen.
He told us of 3, or 4 more drops that he’s plotting on as we speak. When it comes to “Vibin” that’s what JAYARSON provided, a vibe. If you’re a nostalgic rap fan, and you still seek out authentic street style stories, JAYARSON is your guy, and ‘Vibin” is the record/video for you.
“Vibin” takes us on a trip through what seems like an ordinary day for JAYARSON. That’s the gold that is the life, and career of him. Although his life seems like a movie through his cinematic visuals, it’s a believable movie, and one that’s inviting to fans of the culture.
You can check out “Vibin” below, and stay tuned for more JAYARSON real soon.
Leonard Pitts Jr. won the Pulitzer Prize for commentary in 2004. He is the author of the novels, Grant Park, Freeman, and Before I Forget. His column runs every Sunday and Wednesday. Forward From This Moment, a collection of his columns, was released in 2009.
On Sept. 11, 2001, he wrote a column on the terrorist attacks that received a huge response from readers who deluged him with more than 26,000 e-mails. It was posted on the Internet, chain-letter style. Read the column and others on the topic of September 11.
You can also read Pitts' series, What Works?, a series of columns about programs anywhere in the country that show results in improving the lives of black children.
Leonard also wrote the 2008 series I Am A Man, commemorating the 40th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King's assassination.
Email Leonard at lpitts@MiamiHerald.com or visit his website at www.leonardpittsjr.com
Blackened death metallers Stortregn will join Immolation on their Atonement II Europe Tour 2018, on the selected dates, from March 28th to April 8th. The tour is presented by Massive Music.
Dates with Immolation, Full Of Hell, Monument Of Misanthropy:
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28 – Marseille, France – Jas Rod
29 – Paris, France – Petit Bain
30 – Rotterdam, Netherlands – Baroeg
31 – Esbjerk, Denmark – Konfus
April
2 – Copenhagen, Denmark – Pumpehuset
4 – Essen, Denmark – Turock
5 – Eindhoven, Netherlands – Effenaar
6 – London, UK – The Dome
7 – Haarlem, Netherlands – Patronaat
8 – Kassel, Germany – K19
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COIMBATORE: Ganapathy was grilled for three hours. With the help of the university’s sanitary workers and after hours of operation, the torn notes were recovered. According to sources, Suresh was selected as Assistant Professor at the university syndicate meeting on November 22, 2016.
“At the time of recruitment, a deal was clinched between Suresh and Ganapathi that the former would pay the bribe on completion of his one-year probation. Since the probation period was over in November 2017, Ganapathi had been demanding money from Suresh, who, feeling irritated, lodged a complaint,” a DVAC official said, adding that Dharmaraj, as an intermediary, had aided Ganapathi in getting the bribe money from Suresh.
The officials also raided the office and residence of Ganapathi and Dharmaraj on Saturday evening and arrested both. A case was registered against the duo under various sections including section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act.
SIDNEY – The Bradford boys basketball team lost 69-62 at Lehman Catholic on Saturday.
Andy Branson led Bradford with 24 points on Saturday while Dialaquan Millhouse scored 15 points.
Bradford fell to 1-16 with the loss. The Railroaders will play host to Twin Valley South on Tuesday.
[India], Dec 11 (ANI): An African national was found dead on Delhi's Mahatma Gandhi Road early on Monday.
The body was spotted by some passerby, who then informed the police.
The police reached the spot and initiated an investigation.
As per initial investigation, there were no visible injury marks on the deceased's body. However, the body has been sent for an autopsy.
It is yet to be ascertained, if the person has been murdered or he met with an accident.
The police department is in touch with the embassy to ascertain the identity of the man. (ANI)
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Liberty Flour Mills Inc
* Quarterly gross revenue 64.9 million pesos versus 109.6 million pesos
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It was controversial when it first began twenty years ago… And it’s still controversial today.
22News breaks down both sides of the debate over needle exchange programs.
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The Town of Wausau will hold a budget special meeting on August 22 at 5 p.m. at Wausau Town Hall, 1607 Second Avenue in Wausau. The meeting is open to the public. Anyone needing assistance to attend this meeting, please contact the town clerk 48 hours prior to the meeting at 638-1781. The Town of Wausau is an equal opportunity/handicapped accessible jurisdiction.
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April 3 Bank Of The Ozarks Inc:
* Bank of the Ozarks Inc announces increased regular quarterly dividend
* Increases quarterly dividend by 2.9 percent to $0.175 per share Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
A Mississippi hospital system is cutting more than 100 employees, saying it needs to reduce costs because of lower reimbursements from Medicare, Medicaid and other insurers.
Meridian-based Rush Health Systems has 2,800 employees across seven hospitals and multiple clinics. It announced the cuts Tuesday, saying it must "dramatically reduce" expenses.
The private, nonprofit system tells local media that it's trying to reduce employees by 4 percent through attrition and early retirement, but will resort to layoffs if necessary. Rush says it's trying to find jobs for laid-off employees internally or with other employers. The system says it's trying to avoid harming patient care.
Rush has its flagship hospital and a long-term care hospital in Meridian, plus smaller hospitals in DeKalb, Morton, Union and Quitman, and in Butler, Alabama.
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It happens in the community, but is not often reported–area homeless out picking up trash instead of leaving it behind. Hospitality House is holding a Community Cleanup Day Thursday morning, and Executive Director Debbie McDonald says many of the guests at the Utah’s Place shelter are participating..
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Other members of the community are also helping out, and you are invited to lend a helping hand if you are so inclined…
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The cleanup will end around 1pm. Nevada County is providing a dumpster, cleaning supplies, and some volunteers. The shelter is located at 1262 Sutton Way, Grass Valley.
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May 2 Hyster-yale Materials Handling Inc :
* Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc. announces first quarter 2017 results
* Q1 earnings per share $1.10
* Q1 revenue $713.1 million versus I/B/E/S view $668.3 million
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.53 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Strong U.S. Dollar is expected to continue to have an unfavorable, but moderating, impact on EMEA results in 2017.
* Says Q1 bookings for Lift Truck Business were about 23,700 units, or about $550 million, compared to 23,500 units, or about $490 million last year
* Consolidated cash flow before financing activities expected to be positive,increase significantly in 2017 compared with 2016
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Three of the youths accused of killing 19-year-old Luka Gordic in Whistler are expected to learn their fates Friday morning.
Verdicts for the young men, who can’t be named because they were underage at the time of the attack, expected to be delivered in B.C. Supreme Court after 10 a.m.
One is charged with second-degree murder, while the other two are charged with manslaughter.
The victim, a resident of Burnaby, was swarmed and assaulted by as many as 15 people over the 2015 Victoria Day long weekend. The court heard Gordic was punched, kicked, and stabbed in the heart with a knife.
One of his attackers, Arvin Golic, was charged with second-degree murder but convicted on the lesser charge of manslaughter back in June.
The court heard Golic, who was 18 at the time, did not deliver the fatal blow but did organize the beating after Gordic stood up for a young woman they both knew.
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Mitchell Pearce may not play again in his first season with Newcastle Knights as he requires surgery on a pectoral injury.
Newcastle Knights half-back Mitchell Pearce has been ruled out for approximately four months due to a ruptured pectoral muscle.
Pearce's hopes of featuring in the State of Origin series are over after he was forced off late in his side's 22-20 NRL win over Wests Tigers on Saturday.
The 29-year-old former Sydney Roosters playmaker may not play again in his first season for the Knights after a scan revealed he requires surgery and will be sidelined for roughly 16 weeks.
"He's obviously disappointed, he was enjoying his footy and loves playing," said Knights coach Nathan Brown.
"It's obviously not a great thing; when anyone loses their half-back and one of their best players it's not great.
"But we'd like to think with the experience that some of the younger halves have got over the previous few years, we feel our squad's stronger, we can overcome these things."
5 Surprise Romantic Getaways In The USCelebrate Valentine's Day or any other romantic occasion by visiting any of these five American destinations.
America's 5 Best Comfort Food SpotsFive of the nation's traditional and very special places where comfort foods are served. Diners find such menu favorites as steak and potatoes, mac and cheese, burgers and fries, and old fashioned baked pies.
Take A Trip Back In Time To See The BeatlesIn the English city where they were born and rose to fame, tourists can take a trip back in time to meet "The Beatles."
Best Tropical Destinations For Travelers On A BudgetA closer look at five of the best tropical or subtropical destinations in the world for the budget-minded traveler.
Guide To The 2018 Winter OlympicsPyeongchang is a small city in the mountains of South Korea, host to the XXIII Olympic Winter Games on Feb. 9-25, 2018. Tickets and accommodation packages are on sale, exclusive of airfare, through the official U.S. reseller.
– WWE taped matches in Dallas before tonight’s episode of Raws. The matches will air for this week’s WWE Main Event. The results were, per Wrestling Inc:
* Gran Metalik, Kalisto and Lince Dorado defeated TJP, Ariya Daivari and Tony Nese.
* Heath Slater defeated Curt Hawkins.
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March 31 McDonald's Corp said on Friday the personal information of about 95,000 restaurant job applicants was compromised after the company's Canadian careers website was the target of a cyber attack.
The information included the names, addresses, email addresses, phone numbers and employment backgrounds of the applicants.
The website was closed after McDonald's learned of the attack, and will remain shut until an ongoing investigation is complete, the Canadian unit of McDonald's said. (Reporting by Vishaka George in Bengaluru; Editing by Sai Sachin Ravikumar)
ATHENS:- A large wildfire was raging Monday on the coastal front of Athens, officials said, with summer homes under threat and a local village evacuated. The fire in Kalamos, about 45 kilometres (28 miles) east of the Greek capital, was burning across a wide front for a second day and had already burned a number of homes. There were no immediate reports of injuries. A force of more than 200 firefighters with over 100 fire engines, water trucks and a handful of aircraft had been mobilised, the fire department said. “It’s a strong fire in an area full of summer homes,” civil protection official Ioanna Tsoupra told ERT television.
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MIDDLETOWN, Conn. (WTNH) — Middletown police were pursuing a drunk driver when they say he crashed into a parked construction vehicle on I-91 in Meriden.
Police say officers on patrol spotted the drunk driver “going all over the road” in their town, at which point a pursuit was initiated. The driver continued onto I-691, and moved to merge onto I-91 in Meriden.
Troopers were in the area, parked in a small construction pattern on I-91, when they say they observed the driver collide with a truck. Troopers note that the truck was independently contracted, and not owned by the Department of Transportation.
The driver was transported by ambulance to an area hospital for minor injuries. I-91 and I-691 remained open. Middletown police expect to charge the driver this morning.
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – When the NFL Draft begins Thursday night, all 32 of the league’s teams will be seeking-out rookies who will break-out early in their careers. Clubs will try to find offensive players who are tough to defend.
In last year’s Draft, the Pittsburgh Steelers selected receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster late in the second round. And he certainly broke-out. Just 20 years old, the speedster was certainly tough to defend, too – as he led all rookies in receiving yards and receiving touchdowns.
However, breaking-out and being tough to defend apparently runs in the Smith-Schuster family. Tuesday, Smith-Schuster posted a video of his dog, Boujee. The caption: I was wondering for the longest time how my dog Boujee was getting out of his cage…look what happens. #PrisonBreak
After running start, Boujee uses ninja-like moves to scale the gate and escape to the freedom of what appears to be a living room or common area.
Young Billy made his first visit to our office today. He's juggling. He's translating Flaubert from French into English. No - he smiles. That's pretty much it.
TV HOST JIMMY KIMMEL giving an update on his three-month-old son, who underwent open-heart surgery
I really threw myself into it and that became everything, to the point where I didn't even socialise. And then after, like, 10 years of that, at age 27, I realised, 'Man, I'm so depressed. On the surface, my life seems pretty good - I have a career and everything - but I feel isolated and lonely.'
ACTOR JAMES FRANCO, 39, on launching his career in his teens
I guess it depends on your definition, but for us, that was fresh and exciting. It was something new.
ACTOR SCOTT FOLEY jokingly recounting how his son pooped at the dinner table
January 1 is the official anniversary of our Battle Standard 142 Navy Strength Gin being sold in VA ABC stores. We started 2016 with 100 stores selling our gin, and we have grown to distribution in 139 stores throughout the Commonwealth. To support our sales, we have conducted 307 in-store tastings and have provided tastings to 7,960 people during the year at these events. In 2017, we plan on continuing these tastings each month so keep your eyes out for one of our team members who will also be sampling our Bare Knuckle American Wheat Whiskey in many of the same stores.
Instagram has a new tool that lets users download their data from the social media photo site, reports TechCrunch. Submit your email address, and Instagram will send you a copy of your “photos, comments, profile information, and more,” although the site notes that it could take up to 48 hours to actually collect and send you that data.
The tool is only available on the web for now, but it should be accessible to iOS and Android users in the future, too. It is similar to one Facebook has included for its primary website and mobile app for quite some time.
As pointed out by TechCrunch, the tool is necessary as part of Instagram’s compliance with the EU’s upcoming new GDPR privacy regulations. But despite the legally required motivations behind it, it’s still nice to know users looking to get their data out of Instagram now have the option to do so.
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Belgium crisis center official tells the AP no need yet to increase terror threat level after Liege shooting
BOONVILLE, Mo. - A woman is being charged with child abduction after she was was accused of kidnapping her child in 2013.
According to the probable cause statement, Jerran Wilson took custody of her child in December of 2013 and never returned him to his father.
Months before, the father was granted full legal custody over the child and Wilson was granted visitation rights.
Since the abduction, Wilson has had full physical control over the child and has only allowed the father to have telephone contact with the boy.
Court documents show that Wilson's current address is unknown but she was last known to live in Las Vegas.
A young woman was seriously injured in an attack in Huntingdon town centre.
At about 2.10pm on Monday April 10, a woman in her 20s was assaulted by a man and a woman in Sainsbury’s carpark, St Germain Walk. The victim received serious, but not life threatening, injuries as a result of the incident.
The suspects are described as a pregnant white woman in her 20s, 5’ 2” with dark brown hair in a ponytail and a white man also in his 20s, slim build, with short black hair.
Anyone with information regarding this incident should contact police on 101 quoting CF0203850417. Alternatively call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111 or visit https://crimestoppers-uk.org/
According to Emile, all the students in the photo do identify as queer.
"Personally, I think gender neutral bathrooms are a necessity," she said. "Everyone deserves the right to exist in a public space."
The valuation of Hong Kong stocks are still low compared to historical levels and other markets, says Dickie Wong of Kingston Securities.
Harpur will be in the lineup for Monday's Game 3 in Boston, Brent Wallace of TSN Ottawa reports.
The 22-year-old defenseman skated in six games for the Sens in 2016-17, including each of the last five of the regular season. Though he has yet to record a point in his NHL career, Harpur brings a lot more offensive upside than the man he replaces in the lineup, Mark Borowiecki (lower body).
Tennessee annual crime report released showing increase
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has released its annual crime report, which shows an increase overall in reported instances of crime.
Findings in the 2017 report show reported instances of murder increased 6.7 percent from 2016 to 2017, while reported rape offenses increased 3.2 percent. Arrests increased by 0.1 percent, and the report said juveniles accounted for 6.4 percent of all arrests, down from 6.5 percent a year earlier.
The TBI said the number of DUI arrests continued falling during the past year. Drug/narcotic violations increased 4.9 percent. In domestic violence cases, "simple assault" accounted for 67 percent of reports.
The study compiles data from each law enforcement agency in the state.
April 24 (Reuters) - Eagle Bancorp Montana Inc:
* EAGLE BANCORP MONTANA EARNS $573,000 IN THE FIRST QUARTER; HIGHLIGHTED BY RUBY VALLEY BANK ACQUISITION; DECLARES REGULAR QUARTERLY CASH DIVIDEND OF $0.09 PER SHARE
* Q1 REVENUE $9.5 MILLION
* EAGLE BANCORP MONTANA - NET INTEREST INCOME BEFORE PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSS INCREASED 24.9% TO $6.8 MILLION IN Q1 COMPARED TO $5.5 MILLION IN Q1 ONE YEAR AGO Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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* On the heels of its new listing on the SIX Swiss Exchange, Rapid Nutrition is reporting a mid-year net profit of 508,695 Australian dollars ($388,948.20) for the period up to Dec. 31, 2016, which represents a 96 percent increase on the prior comparative period and a top line revenue increase of 39 percent to 2,071,325 Australian dollars on the prior comparative period
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Death of man pulled from Little Calumet River ruled homicide
The death of a man pulled from the Little Calumet River on the Far South Side in October has been ruled a homicide.
About 12:05 p.m. on Oct. 9, the body of 37-year-old Shun Goodwin was discovered in the water in the 12900 block of South Indiana, according to Chicago Police and the Cook County medical examiner’s office.
An autopsy did not immediately rule on Goodwin’s cause and manner of death, but has since found that he died of a gunshot wound to the head and his death was ruled a homicide, according to the medical examiner’s office.
He lived in the West Pullman neighborhood on the Far South Side.
Area South detectives are investigating.
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Graves Park CC extended their lead at the top of the South Lincs and Border League to 61 points following Saturday’s 170-run demolition of Long Sutton.
The Park men were focused on victory against the side who sit second-bottom of the tablke, posting 292-4 from their 45 overs.
Graves Park were equally as impressive with the ball at Paradise Park, skittling their opponents for 122.
This leaves them 61 points clear of second-placed Pinchbeck, whom they travel to face on Saturday.
The match begins at 1pm.
HOUSTON, Oct 5 (Reuters) - About 14.6 percent of U.S. Gulf of Mexico oil production is offline ahead of Tropical Storm Nate, the U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) said on Thursday.
Nate is forecast to enter the Gulf and strengthen into a hurricane before making landfall early on Sunday in Louisiana, near several major refineries. Several producers have started evacuating staff from Gulf platforms ahead of the storm, with production equaling 254,607 barrels of oil per day already offline, according to BSEE.
About 6.4 percent of Gulf natural gas production remains offline, BSEE said. (Reporting by Ernest Scheyder)
13-year-old Michaela Morley spoke up for donor cards on the Late late last night in her inimitable way, as her proud mum and dad looked on.
The chatty teenager was in sparkling form appearing alongside bestie Brian O'Driscoll, with the two clearly enjoying their banter with Ryan Tubridy.
Michaela melted hearts as a younger girl in the now-famous picture welcoming Brian to her bedside in Temple Street Children's University Hospital.
Michaela used to have to travel three times a week from Mayo to Dublin for dialysis due to a kidney condition - but that's behind her now thanks to a kidney transplant.
The teenager encouraged everyone to carry a card.
Meanwhile, after his wife Amy Huberman spoke on last week's Late Late about him watching her kissing other men on screen, Brian gave his take on it.
"It's not ideal, I won't lie to you!" he said, particularly when she comes home from work smiling.
Search continues for 2 missing at Grand Canyon
GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. - Family members say one of hikers swept away while crossing a remote creek in Grand Canyon National Park is the wife of the founder of the Merrell Boot Company.
The uncle of the missing teen from Tennessee told The Associated Press that the boy, his mother and his stepgrandparents were crossing a water trail Saturday evening when he and his stepgrandmother fell in and were swept away by the water.
Mark McOmie identified the step-grandparents as Randy Merrill, founder of Merrell Boot Co., and his wife Lou-Ann.
The McCallie School in Chattanooga, Tennessee, released a statement Monday saying the missing hikers are eighth-grader Jackson Standefer and his stepgrandmother.
A helicopter and drone on Monday are helping searchers on the ground try to find the pair.
Jamie Meach, right, with her family, holds a portrait that includes her husband, Meach Sovannara. When Meach Sovannara boarded a flight to Cambodia in 2015, his wife and three daughters knew there was a chance he might never return to their modest Long Beach home.
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Chester will be hit with thunderstorms later this week, as forecasters warn of torrential rain and even flooding.
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for heavy rainfall between 00.01am on Friday (June 1) and 9pm that evening – with most of the day forecast to be wet.
An area of thunderstorms across southern England and Wales is expected to move northwestwards towards Northern Ireland during Friday morning replaced by scattered thunderstorms across southern, central and North West England and Wales.
Forecasters say 20-30mm of rain is anticipated to fall within an hour, and even as much as 60mm in a few hours, along with the possibility of frequent lightning and large hail.
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After five races completed, Loginov leads by one point from Jens Rathsack MON, with Ivan Bradbury GBR in third. Best Corinthian: Karl-Gustaf Löhr SWE.
Jens Rathsack won the first race of the day, ahead of Evgeny Braslavets ITA, with Loginov taking third place.
In race 5, Loginov was the winner ahead of Hugo Stenbeck SUI, with third Nicola Friesen GER.
Dmitry Samokhin’s RUS was caught by the black flag and dropped to fourth overall.
“We have a valid championship with one discard now, that is the most important thing”, PRO Bojan Gale said after the race.
The forecast for Thursday is not very promising: very light wind for the morning.
Therefore the first warning signal is scheduled for 13:00 hrs. Two races are planned before the closing day on Friday, when the 8th race should be sailed.
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WATERBURY – A homicide suspect remained in the hospital Monday, days after police say he gunned another man down on a street corner. Terry Smith, 35, was shot in the head early Saturday morning and died shortly after he was…
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Manish Malhotra will be closing the season with his collection ‘Tales of Indulgence’. Malhotra will be introducing bespoke menswear and cocktail dresses with this line. “I have wanted to work on suits for men for the last couple of years, and dresses for women, but I was waiting for the right positioning and the opportunity presented itself with this collection,” said Malhotra. While it’s not confirmed if Kareena Kapoor Khan will be walking for the designer, Malhotra has promised showstoppers at the show.
Mexico’s governmental human rights agency says municipal police were complicit in at least 38 abductions and killings in the town of Allende in northern Coahuila state, near the U.S. border.
The National Human Rights Commission issued a recommendation Monday calling on authorities to make amends to the victims’ families and ensure they could return to Allende.
The commission said the Zetas drug cartel carried out the killings “with the authorization, support or acquiescence” of local police.
From March 18-20 of 2011, the Zetas sent gunmen and local police to round up everyone who shared a certain last name in the town. They were punishing someone they believed had betrayed them.
The precise number of people who disappeared is unknown, but estimates vary from a few dozen to several hundred.
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Weld line elimination and excellent surface appearance are key properties achievable with a new grade of glass fiber-reinforced thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) based on metallocene catalyst and process technology developed by Japan Polypropylene (JPP, Tokyo). The primary target application of Welnex/GF is automotive interior components.
As opposed to conventional talc-filled polypropylene (PP) grades employed in interior applications, weld lines are almost invisible with the new grade, which crystallizes relatively slowly like a random copolymer grade, resulting in better integration of the two flow fronts. According to a JPP spokesperson, while the cycle time might consequently be roughly 10% slower, advantages such as no need for coating and a softer feel despite the 10–30% glass fiber reinforcement content have already convinced some end user to adopt the material.
Hazen Audel searches for an isolated village in Papua New Guinea that once practiced cannibalism.
Hillary Clinton had to eat humble pie twice on election night.
Clinton apologized to President Obama for her bruising loss — right after calling Trump to offer him “congratulations,” according to a new book chronicling her 2016 presidential bid called “Shattered: Inside Hillary Clinton’s Doomed Campaign.”
“Mr. President, I’m sorry,” she said, according to a Washington Post’s review of the book due out Tuesday.
The White House urged Clinton to concede as Trump claimed battleground states — some by slim margins — because Obama wanted to avoid a messy recount.
“You need to concede,” Obama told Clinton directly, later repeating the instruction to her campaign chairman John Podesta for good measure.
The directive came after Clinton ignored previous messages from White House staff to throw in the towel.
She conceded the loss publicly the next morning.
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Customer Appreciation Day is Wednesday, April 18th. This month they have decided to add a little sunshine to the day and offer their customers a fun time. Want a clue as to the theme? ALOHA !!
Grass skirts and leis will adorn the staff and the treats will be extra special – homemade cookies by Deirdre and Abby.
For their Ideal Protein clients, (and prospective ones) they’ll be having the Hibiscus and Watermelon drink and chocolate coconut bars for you to taste.
To round the day off there’s a special gift basket raffle.
After all this snow – bringing some sun and fun to thank their loyal customers seems like a great way to say “Mahalo”.
LONDON, Ont. — A fire chief in southwestern Ontario has retired amid allegations that his department was plagued by a culture of harassment and retaliation.
The City of London says in a press release that Chief John Kobarda is retiring "effective immediately" after 27 years as a firefighter in the city, 14 of which he spent in the top job.
London Abused Women's Centre executive director Megan Walker says she has received more than 30 complaints in less than a week from London firefighters alleging that they are shouted at or discriminated against by superiors, and punished for standing up for their colleagues.
Walker says the allegations do not name Kobarda specifically, but that he bears responsibility as the leader of the department.
She says Kobarda's retirement is a step in the right direction but that full culture change will not happen until all officials who contributed to the alleged harassment are held accountable.
20 Great Gifts For Star Trek Fans Here are 20 Star Trek-themed gifts, each of which cost under $25, which are sure to make your Trekkie, Trekker or more casual Star Trek fan smile.
Best Ways To Celebrate Cinco De Mayo In Orange CountyCinco de Mayo, or “the fifth of May”, celebrates the Mexican army’s 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War. For Southern California and most of the U.S.A., it means a day of celebration of Mexican food, drinks, and music with friends and family. Here are some places you can celebrate with an ice-cold margarita or cerveza, Mexican food, and music.
"I think the seed of this was the fact that Hannah would be losing her mind. A few months later we started talking about post-partum depression and her mental health issues coming up again," Apatow said. "And then after I guess the happiness of [episode nine], the reality that it's really difficult would land in [episode 10]…"
Episode nine was more of a traditional finale, the writers and executive producers explained. "Judd was the first person who said, 'I think we should do our finale, and then we should do the end we really want to do, so that everyone gets satisfied and we also get to — we see how everyone wraps up, we wrap it up, and we also get to see a little bit more,'" Jenni Konner told The Hollywood Reporter.
With the subject matter of latching, Dunham said they wanted to make sure they weren't coming down on one side or the other when it came to breastfeeding, "because we're not having a position about what women should and shouldn't do."
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Dylan Hatfield got one last chance to see his brother and five other crewmen on the Destination, a 98-foot crab boa…
Texas Rangers right-hander Yu Darvish said Tuesday he finds himself at a crossroads in his career, in a do-or-die situation as the countdown begins to the 2017 major league season.
A day before pitchers and catchers were due to report to spring training, the 30-year-old said he wanted to join the elite group of pitchers who successfully bounced back from Tommy John surgery going into the final season of a six-year contract.
"This year will be a turning point for me," said Darvish, whose Rangers open their season April 3 at home against the Cleveland Indians.
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In order to help those less fortunate, Famulari's is asking guests to help fight hunger on National Pizza Day.On Feb. 9, for very slice a customer buys for a person at One80 Place homeless shelter, Famulari's will donate an additional slice.Famulari’s will match all of the donations, up to $1000 worth of pizza. The pizzeria will then coordinate with One80 Place shelters located in downtown Charleston to schedule when to deliver the donations.To get involved, visit one of the following Famulari's locations, or donate online at famspizza.com.
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CANTON, Ohio (WHBC) – It continues to be a rough flu season, and children are being especially impacted.
As of the last count, 37 children nationwide have been reported as having died from influenza.
Canton Health Commissioner Jim Adams says what’s striking about these deaths is how the kids can go from initial symptoms to deathly ill in a matter of a day or two.
Adams has said that seeking medical treatment at the onset of flu symptoms is important.
Some good news: for the last week they’ve been reported, the number of flu hospitalizations in Stark County dropped to 57 from 88 the week before.
Adams says he’s not sure that the season has peaked, as mid- and late-February are usually the peak flu times.
Wing hooks, usually yellow, are built onto each wing of the aircraft
Planes are equipped with an intricate system of safety features in the event of an emergency.
Some features like seat belts and your under-seat life vest are hard to miss.
But other crucial safety elements go unnoticed by many passengers.
One of the tools installed on planes that can help to save your life in the event of an emergency is almost too tiny to spot.
Wing hooks, usually yellow, are built onto each wing of the aircraft.
BUCHAREST, June 14 (Reuters) - Romanian Prime Minister Sorin Grindeanu said on Wednesday he would not resign right away after his ruling Social Democrats (PSD) withdrew their political support for his cabinet, potentially opening way for prolonged political instability.
The PSD wound up a week-long performance review of Grindeanu's six-month old cabinet on Wednesday evening and found it had failed to uphold an ambitious governing programme that has won the party an election victory in December and a comfortable parliament majority.
Grindeanu said he will stay in the post until centre-right President Klaus Iohannis held consultations with political parties and announced a replacement premier from the PSD.
The ruling coalition can launch a vote of no-confidence procedure in parliament to remove him from office. (Reporting by Luiza Ilie; editing by Radu Marinas)
Wilson (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Steelers, Ryan O'Halloran of The Florida Times-Union reports.
The second-year safety has mainly been used in a reserve role since making the roster as a rookie last season. Wilson mainly plays on special teams, though, limiting any chance for fantasy relevance.
A couple in Mitchell, Manitoba is working to safely restore electricity in their home after it was struck by lightning on Good Friday. Global’s Shelden Rogers reports.
Grain futures were lower Monday in early trading on the Chicago Board of Trade.
Wheat for Sept delivery was lower 7.20 cents at $4.32 a bushel; Sept corn was down 4 cents at $3.5660 a bushel; Sept oats lost 6.20 cents at $2.5760 a bushel while August soybeans was down 10.20 cents to $9.2520 a bushel.
Beef higher and pork mixed on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.
August live cattle was .28 cent higher at $1.10 a pound; August feeder cattle gained .28 cent at $1.4205 a pound; August lean hogs was .05 cent lower at $.8460 a pound.
Congrats are in order for the Currys!
Chef extraordinaire and mama Ayesha Curry took to Instagram to reveal she and her husband, NBA champ Steph Curry, are expecting baby number 3.
The Cover Girl donned a ‘Preggers’ tee in the new photo, captioned, “Heyyyy how did this happen?! . Curry party of 5. Feeling very blessed… and very sick. Yippie! #curryfor3 ”
The Golden State couple, who have been married for 7 years, already share two daughters together, Riley 5 and Ryan 2.
Mi familia 😍😍😍😍😍 A post shared by Ayesha Curry (@ayeshacurry) on Jan 2, 2018 at 9:59pm PST
Are they aiming for a whole starting line up? We will see.
Congrats to the family!
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BERLIN — U2 frontman Bono says he takes the investigation into his business arrangements “incredibly seriously” and wants them to be transparent.
Bono was named in the “Paradise Papers” leaks that detailed the offshore tax arrangements of high-profile individuals.
The documents obtained by German daily Sueddeutsche Zeitung showed the rocker to have been a stakeholder in a company based in low-tax Malta that owned a shopping mall in Lithuania.
The paper quoted Bono saying he wants fans to know: “Should anything fishy have happened, I would be at least as angry as they would.”
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SWIFTER PRODUCTION and distribution of vehicle license plates is expected as the Department of Transportation (DoTr) and the Land Transportation Office (LTO) inaugurated on Tuesday, April 24, a government-owned plate-making plant at the LTO Central Office in Quezon City. The plant houses seven manual embossing machines that were delivered in Feb. These machines can produce up to 22,000 plates a day, and is expected to address the backlog from July 2016. “The LTO had a lot on its plate when we took over. There was a huge backlog in license cards, while the court stopped the distribution of plates,” Transportation Secretary Arthur P. Tugade said in a statement. An automated embossing machine is also scheduled to be delivered in July, which will be operational by Aug. The machines were supplied by a joint venture between Trojan Computer Forms Manufacturing Corporation and JH. Tonnjes E.A.S.T. GmbH, through a contract with the local government. — Denise A. Valdez
For those familiar with postsecondary policy, there are no major surprises to be found, but the report reaffirms the reality that students from lower-income backgrounds continue to access postsecondary education at levels significantly lower than their peers from higher income backgrounds. Nationally, students with the lowest parental incomes attended postsecondary at a rate of 47 per cent, compared to 79 per cent for students with the highest parental incomes.
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A worker who was hurt while on the job in Acheson on Nov. 29 died from his injuries on Friday.
Occupational Health and Safety said the man worked for Norpoint Sandblasting and Painting Ltd.
He was opening a hatch on a sandblasting hopper when the released pressure caused him to fall.
OHS didn’t know how far the worker fell.
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A stop-use order was issued for the sandblasting truck and the hopper. That order remained in effect as of Monday.
OHS continues to investigate.
There is a large industrial park in Acheson, about 25 kilometres northwest of Edmonton.
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PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania’s most famous groundhog foresees no early end to winter.
Punxsutawney Phil’s handlers announced Friday the weather prognosticator saw his shadow.
Legend has it if the furry rodent casts a shadow on Feb. 2, Groundhog Day, expect six more weeks of winter-like weather.
Phil’s prediction is decided ahead of time by the group on Gobbler’s Knob, a tiny hill just outside of Punxsutawney. That’s about 65 miles (about 100 kilometers) northeast of Pittsburgh.
Spectators bundled up and bopped to music amid the camp and kitsch with the temperature around 11 degrees (minus-12 Celsius).
Records dating to 1887 show Phil predicting more winter 103 times while forecasting an early spring just 18 times. No records exist for the remaining years.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - PharmaBlock Sciences Nanjing Inc :
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Alleged fraud, loyalty to T.B Joshua tear apart Nigeria’s top civil society group, CDHR
Months of infighting has almost derailed the Committee for the Defence of Human Rights.
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Ronnie is convinced that it's best not to draw attention to the dead passenger during the flight.
Kevin Robinson, a retired BMX Biker and longtime friend of “The Rhode Show”, passed away suddenly on Saturday.
The East Providence native was legendary – not only for his stunts on the bike – but for his work in the community. He was passionate about his charity, The K Rob Foundation, which worked to help impoverished children with the cost of athletics. He was also an outspoken advocate in the anti-bullying campaign.
Kevin Robinson was just 45 years old. He leaves behind his loving wife, Robin, and their three children.
He will be dearly missed by all who were lucky enough to know him. “The Rhode Show” co-hosts spoke about him on Monday morning, remembering this remarkable human being.
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The charity Guide Dogs is appealing for people in Midlothian to lend their support next week by volunteering for an hour.
Locals are being encouraged to attend the charity’s fundraising collection at Morrisons Dalkeith on Monday, October 9 during Guide Dogs Week.
Geoff Smart, a guide dog owner who is involved in the charity’s Edinburgh fundraising group, said: “We are in need of volunteers to come along to the store and help us collect donations.
“Every hour, another person in the UK loses their sight and Guide Dogs is here to make sure they don’t lose out on life as well. The money raised during Guide Dogs Week will help more people like me maintain their independence.
“Anyone who has an hour, or even half an hour to spare, would be very welcome. It’s a great opportunity to meet new people, have fun and make a difference to people with sight loss.”
Anyone interested in volunteering can contact Geoff Smart on 0345 143 0203 or by emailing Geoff.Smart@guidedogs.org.uk
Feb. 15 (UPI) — U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will hold a joint press conference on Wednesday in which they are expected to promote a stronger alliance.
“The U.S.-Israel alliance has always been strong, and it’s about to get stronger,” Netanyahu said in a statement on Wednesday after meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson.
Trump and Netanyahu are expected to build a new diplomatic relationship that counters decades of U.S. policy and eight years of a relationship perceived as adversarial with former President Barack Obama‘s administration.
The two will speak at noon.
In the meeting between the leaders, Trump is not expected to push for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict — a deviation from previous U.S. policy, including under Obama.
“Trump and I see eye to eye on the dangers emanating from the region but also on the opportunities. And we’ll talk about both,” Netanyahu said prior to departing to Washington, D.C., on Monday.
Black Sabbath have shared a clip of them performing their classic track Children Of The Grave.
It’s taken from their upcoming concert movie The End Of The End, which was shot during the last show of their farewell tour earlier this year in their home city of Birmingham.
It will be screened at 1500 cinemas around the world for one night only on September 28.
Sabbath recently said: “To bring it all back home after all these years was pretty special. It was so hard to say goodbye to the fans who have been incredibly loyal to us through the years.
“We never dreamed in the early days that we’d be here 49 years later, doing our last show on our home turf.”
The End Of The End features live scenes from the concert along with backstage footage and studio performances of tracks they didn’t play on the night.
See the clip below and find out more via the film’s website.
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DETROIT, MI – As the Stans and fans alike patiently wait for Eminem to explode with the release of his ninth studio album, Revival, the Shady Records store is officially open for business — and business will be good (when) the merchandise sells out.
Those individuals looking to show unflinching support to Marshall Mathers’ latest LP can immediately turn their monetary support towards the Limited Edition Autographed Collectors Bundle + Digital Album package for Revival. Besides the digital download or physical copy (which will be made available come December 15), the bundle also includes a Limited Edition Autographed “Walk On Water” Steel Print (with the song’s lyrics etched from a copy of Eminem’s own handwritten scribble-scrabble), a Limited Edition Black Dog Tag and an autographed Certificate of Authenticity on the back of the frame.
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According to Iirish Water, new connection works may cause supply disruptions to Bellurgan, Jenkinstown and surrounding areas in Co. Louth.
A traffic management system will be in place for the duration of the works.
Works are scheduled to take place from 8:30am until 5pm.
If you need to contact Irish Water about this supply and service alert, please quote this unique alert reference number: LOU020773.
Experts expect supply disruptions in Nigeria and Libya. The US dollar (UUP) is near a 13-month low. However, Brent and US crude oil prices were down 0.6% and 1.5%, respectively, last ...
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The list of names lost is extraordinary and covers a spectrum of musical styles that owe much to those we lost. While their talent will be missed, we can still smile because it happened.
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The Giant Eagle Kid-A-Palooza, sponsored by Green Giant Veggie Tots, is happening at David L. Lawrence Convention Center on Saturday, February 10th from 10AM-4PM! Tickets are on sale now for this Festival of Fun for the entire family! Tickets are on sale now. Click here to buy tickets.
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The FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center is warning of a new email scam that is happening around the country.
Fraudulent emails are claiming to be from FedEx, UPS and the US Postal Service. The emails will say that a package could not be delivered and asks you to open an attachment or click a link in order to obtain the invoice needed to pick up the package.
The FBI says do not open the attachment or click on the link. The attachment may contain a virus. The FBI is urging people to delete the email immediately, then go into the trash folder and delete it from there too.
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Police: Bar argument leaves student dead, family wounded
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Police say a Penn State student was killed in a shooting following an argument in a Philadelphia bar, and her father and grandfather were wounded.
Homicide Capt. John Ryan said 23-year-old Dominique Oglesby got into an argument with a woman and a man in the Galaxy West Lounge in west Philadelphia shortly before 4:30 p.m. Sunday.
The Philadelphia Inquirer reports that the man twice tried to stop the argument, but tensions rose and a melee broke out after Oglesby's relatives arrived.
Oglesby was hit in the back and died shortly afterward at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center. Her 42-year-old father was hit in the foot and her 66-year-old grandfather in the arm. Both were in stable condition. No arrests have been reported.
Relatives say Oglesby was scheduled to graduate this spring.
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This story has been corrected to note that shooting occurred inside bar rather than outside, remove reference to road rage.
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HIS Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, yesterday afternoon received in audience Andrew Faulkner, the outgoing Managing Director of Brunei Shell Petroleum Company Sdn Bhd (BSP).
Accompanying Andrew Faulkner was Ceri Powell, the new Managing Director of BSP.
The audience was also attended by Pehin Orang Kaya Pekerma Dewa Dato Seri Setia Lim Jock Seng, Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade II and Pehin Datu Singamanteri Colonel (Rtd) Dato Seri Setia (Dr) Awang Haji Mohammad Yasmin bin Haji Umar, Minister of Energy and Industry at the Prime Minister’s Office.
The audience ceremony took place at the Istana Nurul Iman.
With the NBA All-Star Game headed to New Orleans on Sunday, Louisiana will be back in the basketball spotlight and serve as a stage for a state with a much richer basketball tradition than one might think.
Consider these players who could make up an All-Louisiana team:
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Baku. 17 February. REPORT.AZ/ "According to instruction of the President of Azerbaijan, the Ministry of Agriculture has submitted documents to the Cabinet of Ministers for granting 10 AZN subsidy for each beehive".
Agriculture Minister Heydar Asadov said at the board meeting of the Ministry of Agriculture.
According to him, the documents have already been agreed with all economic authorities: "They will be submitted to the Presidential Administration soon".
"This subsidy will play an important role in development of beekeeping. We have a good base for this. Azerbaijan is a country with the most nectars for development of beekeeping. The best bee breeds are in Azerbaijan, and honey produced in Azerbaijan has a special place in the world market”, he added.
NEW YORK — Baltimore linebacker Za’Darius Smith and Washington cornerback Bashaud Breeland have been fined $18,231 by the NFL for hits last weekend.
Smith was called for roughing the passer after hitting Pittsburgh’s Ben Roethlisberger in the Ravens’ loss to the Steelers.
Breeland made a horsecollar tackle of Kansas City running back Kareem Hunt in the third quarter of the Redskins’ loss to the Chiefs last Monday night.
Oakland punter Marquette King was docked $9,115 by the league after he threw a football at a Denver Broncos player following a failed fake punt. He was penalized 15 yards for unsportsmanlike conduct.
Jacksonville linebacker Paul Posluszny was fined $9,115 for taunting Jets linebacker Dylan Donahue after Donahue got hurt during a punt when he hit the Jaguars veteran.
Philadelphia’s Vinny Curry and Indianapolis’ Jonathan Hankins were also fined $9,115 — both for unnecessary roughness.
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GETTY More of Italy's banks are set to be bailed out
Rome wants to inject around £4.2billion (€5bn) into Veneto Banca and Banca Popolare di Vicenza, by bypassing European rules that ban taxpayers' cash from being used to bailout banks. The two banks are haemorrhaging cash at an alarming rate, according to the Financial Times, sending Italy into panic. But the new so-called precautionary recapitalisation plan still needs approval from Brussels to go ahead.
And there is doubt over whether top bureaucrats will sign-off the bail out. Rome pulled together a £17bn (€20bn) fund in December to be used for saving its banking system from collapse. About £6.7bn (€8bn) is earmarked for its oldest and most fragile lender Monti die Paschi di Siena, after private investors would not stump up the cash needed to steady the bank. Lenders are bogged down by around £270bn bad loans - a third of the eurozone's total - which is dragging down the economy, which grew by just 0.2 per cent in the final quarter of 2016.
A trade that would send White Sox closer David Robertson to the Washington Nationals have hit a snag. Ken Rosenthal reports the Nats front office doesn't want to absorb the closer's full $25 million salary.
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Reisy Abramof sits in a Tel Aviv cafe a few days after immigrating to Israel from Venezuela. She said she left the country because there were no opportunities there for her.
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China said it will begin applying its so-called social credit system to flights and trains and stop people who have committed misdeeds from taking such transport for up to a year.
People who would be put on the restricted lists included those found to have committed acts like spreading false information about terrorism and causing trouble on flights, as well as those who used expired tickets or smoked on trains, according to two statements issued on the National Development and Reform Commission’s website on Friday.
[...] China has flagged plans to roll out a system that will allow government bodies to share information on its citizens’ trustworthiness and issue penalties based on a so-called social credit score.
About Dial-a-Bus
Dial-a-Bus, run by Voluntary Emergency Service Transport (VEST), is a door-to-door return trip service taking residents of Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan into Cardiff city centre. The service allows passengers approximately three hours in the city. In addition, there is a shopping service taking people from areas in the Vale into Barry town centre on Saturdays. People should register to receive a bus schedule; bookings can be made up to six days in advance.
Pimax takes notes from Valve for its prototype ‘knuckles’ VR controller
Borrowing from Valve Software’s unreleased knuckles controller, Pimax revealed a similar peripheral for its upcoming 8K VR headset. It will support all five fingers using thumb, trigger, and grip buttons along with two sensors.
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Actor Allu Sirish will star in a remake of Malayalam actor Dulquer Salmaan's comedy ABCD: American-Born Confused Desi.
To be bankrolled by Madhura Sreedhar Reddy, the film will mark the debut of Sanjeev Reddy as the director. Sirish took to his micro-blogging page to announce the project and tweets, "So my next film is #ABCD (American Born Confused Desi), a Malayalam remake. Directed by debutante Sanjeev Reddy & produced by @madhurasreedhar. Other details soon!"
In the remake, Sirish will reprise Dulquer's role of a US-bred spoilt rich guy, who gets caught in a tricky situation on his return to India.
The principal shooting of the film will commence in June and the makers are currently on the lookout for actors to essay other roles. It is learnt that the team is planning to retain the same title for the Telugu remake too.
Last week, Phoenix released their new album, Ti Amo, and yesterday they performed two songs from it on Jimmy Kimmel Live’s outdoor summer stage. They did the title track and lead single “J-Boy” and you can watch their performances below.
Ti Amo is out now via Glassnote.
× North Haven gas leak closes Sackett Point Road
NORTH HAVEN — The North Haven Fire Department, Southern Connecticut Gas Company, and the North Haven Police are on the scene of a gas leak.
The gas leak has closed Sackett Point Road from Universal Drive to State STreet.
Universal Drive can still be accessed westbound on Sackett Point Road, and from Montowese Avenue.
It’s unknown how long the gas leak will impact traffic.
A cause for the gas leak is unknown at this time.
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Another busy Saturday of football sees 10 Yorkshire teams in action. Follow updates from your club right here.
Huddersfield travel to Manchester United in the Premier League while Leeds United and Sheffield Wednesday have key home games in the Championship.
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Rudolph Brown/ Photographer From left: Douglas Orane, former chairman and CEO of GraceKennedy, Don Wehby, group CEO, and Professor Gordon Shirley, chairman of the board share a moment during the GraceKennedy Group's 95th anniversary church service held at Holy Trinity Cathedral in Kingston on Sunday. File GraceKennedy Group CEO Don Wehby retrieves a plastic bottle from the Kingston Harbour last year.
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State troopers are working to retrieve a car that went into the Warrior River early Monday morning.
At approximately 1 a.m., a car driving on Interstate 22 went off the road near mile marker 74 and fell into the Warrior River, Senior Trooper Johnathan Appling said.
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency dive team has located the car and crews are working to pull the car out of the water.
Authorities have not said whether anyone other than the driver was inside the car.
The westbound side of I-22 is closed while crews work to retrieve the car and clear the scene. Motorists are asked to avoid the area.
This post will be updated as more information is available.
Gardaí are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 14-year-old Weronika Sroka missing from Ardfield, Grange, Cork City.
She was last seen at 2pm yesterday (Sunday January 1) at the family home.
Weronika is described as 5'3'' in height, of thin build with brown eyes and short black hair. When last seen, she was wearing a green fleece top with a zip on the front and dark coloured trousers. She also has her ears pierced with large studs.
Gardaí are asking anyone with information to contact them.
In a separate development, Gardaí say 16-year-old Katie Hughes, who had been missing since New Years Eve, has been located safe and well.
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Mo Salah is the roaring favourite to be the Premier League top goalscorer - if bookies are to be believed.
The Egyptian has already scored 28 goals in his first season for the Reds, after netting four against Watford on the weekend.
That puts him four goals ahead of perennial top scorer Harry Kane in the running.
Salah is now widely 1/8 to be the top scorer with bookies, while Tottenham striker Kane is as long as 9/1 with some.
Sergio Agüero is the third favourite, having knocked in 21 goals already this season, and Skybet make him 12/1.
Next is Manchester United's Romelu Lukaku, an early season favourite to take the title.
While Kane gets 57 per cent of his shots on target, Salah gets 61 per cent.
And Salah has scored a goal every 93 minutes on the pitch, compared to 97 with Kane.
Bigg Boss 10 contestant Gaurav Chopra’s eviction was quite shocking for the housemates as well as for the viewers. Moreover, this has come as a shock for VJ Bani as Gaurav has always stood by her during the difficult times in the house. Their friendship saw many high’s and low’s but the duo always stood for each other at every moment. Well, Bani is the alone fighter in the Bigg Boss 10 house after Gaurav Chopra’s eviction as he was her only friend in the house with whom she spent most of the time.
Bani is a strong contestant of the show but she is weak emotionally. Tonight, Bani will be seen quite upset as she misses Gaurav Chopra. She even wears Gaurav’s pink sweatshirt throughout the day as she misses him. How adorable is that! Don’t you think the same?
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Fairmont (NC) 3-star wide receiver Jordan Waters can finally breathe a sigh of relief. The 6’1, 198-pound junior has committed to play for Coach David Cutcliffe and the Duke Blue Devils. “ Duke jus...
ER alumna Michael Michele is set for a key series regular role on Season 2 of Fox’s hit music drama series Star.
Michele will play Ayanna, described as a modern day black Alexis Carrington. She’s the new president of the girls’ record label, and money is the bottom line for her. She knows the music business is changing and is driven to do whatever it takes to make her label relevant.
Co-created by Lee Daniels and Tom Donaghy, Star follows three talented singers – running from their pasts and desperate for a new start – with ambitions of stardom, as they navigate the cutthroat music business. Michele joins series stars Queen Latifah, Benjamin Bratt, Jude Demorest, Brittany O’Grady, Ryan Destiny, Amiyah Scott, Quincy Brown and Miss Lawrence.
Known for her role as Cleo Finch on ER, Michele most recently guest-starred on MacGyver, Blue Bloods and The Following and recurred on Gossip Girl.
A Syrian man was shot in the Netherlands on Wednesday after he allegedly shouted “Allahu akbar” from a balcony and killed a K-9 officer.
Police tried to calm the man, who was in Schiedam, near the port city of Rotterdam, but were unsuccessful. Law enforcement agents entered the apartment and the 26-year-old man attacked them, police said.
The man also stabbed the police dog, which later died of its injuries.
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Schiedam Mayor Co Lamers didn’t identify the man, but said he was a Syrian who had been living with his father in the city since last year.
"The man was known to several help organizations but this was an escalation we had not seen coming," Lamers said.
The man, according to Dutch media outlet Nederlandse Omroep Stichting, underwent surgery and is now in stable condition.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
His broken arm is in a bamboo splint, his torso pock-marked with shrapnel and his jaw wired together by a Nigerian army surgeon. But 38-year-old vigilante Dala Aisami Angwalla is undaunted by two nearly fatal brushes in the last year with Boko Haram, one involving a landmine, the other an ambush, and is determined to rid northeast Nigeria of the jihadists.
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Thousands of folks lined-up the New Year tradition of receiving a blessing Sunday morning.
Lines formed at the Daijingu Temple of Hawaii in Nuuanu even before the clock struck 12 a.m. and continued into the day.
For many this is a tradition they’ve been taking part in their entire lives.
“We’re just looking for good health, good health and business,” said temple patron Keri Krzykowski.
KHON2 was told as many as 8,000 people are expected to visit the temple for the blessing.
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A Fourth of July celebration in Illinois turned deadly after a large tree branch fell on the crowd.One person was killed and five others were injured.The incident happened as fireworks were going off at the Rock Island County Courthouse Tuesday night.Witnesses say people were sitting on the lawn when the branch broke. Some people underneath the tree were able to escape, but others were trapped.No word on what caused the branch to snap.
The theme of Laguna’s 2018 Patriots Day Parade will be “Waves of Freedom”
The 2018 Patriots Day Parade committee has chosen “Waves of Freedom” as the theme of the March 3, 2018, parade.
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Patriots Day Parade will be on March 3, 2018
“The public is invited to submit nominations for honorees for the 52nd parade, including Grand Marshal, Citizen, Artist and Athlete of the Year,” said a Patriots Day Parade committee spokesperson.
Nominations should be emailed to Sandi Werthe at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. before October 10, 2017.
If available, the biography of the nominee should also be included.
Paramedics had declared her dead at the scene of a deadly road collision in the early hours of 24 June.
CAPE TOWN - The Gauteng Health Department is investigating after a woman was found alive in a mortuary fridge in Carletonville, west of Johannesburg.
Paramedics had declared her dead at the scene of a deadly road collision in the early hours of 24 June.
A morgue official then discovered she was alive several hours after the crash.
She was then rushed to the hospital.
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PLANTATION, Fla. - Nine people were hurt after a six-vehicle crash, which shut down most of State Road 7 in Plantation during the middle of rush hour Monday.
A spokesperson for the Plantation Fire Department said the crash happened around 5 p.m. just north of Broward Boulevard. Police advised people to avoid the area.
Officials said the people hurt suffered minor injuries.
This is a developing story. It will be updated.
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Police have launched an investigation into the discovery of the lifeless body of an estate worker which was pulled out of the Berbice River...
With the US Open looming large on the horizon, it's another huge week on the PGA Tour, with the Memorial Tournament - hosted by none other than 18-time major-winner Jack Nicklaus - taking place at Muirfield Village in Ohio.
Eight of the world's top ten - eight! - will be taking part, making it one of the strongest fields of the year so far.
Here's our lowdown of the players you should be keeping an eye on...
Baku. 5 September. REPORT.AZ/ In August 2017, "Azerenerji" OJSC has sold 2.009 bn. kW/h of electricity.
Report informs citing the "Azerenerji" press service, this is 60 mln kW/h or 2.9% less compared to August 2016.
Also it was reported that during this period, mutual electricity exchange carried out with neighboring states.
ELIZABETHTON, TN (WJHL) – Have you been looking for a furry, new companion?
The Elizabethton-Carter County Animal Shelter will be waiving all adoption fees for dogs and cats starting Friday through June 24, during the shelter’s “Dog Days and Cool Cats of Summer” event.
Dogs adopted can also be spayed or neutered at no cost to the new owner.
The event was made possible by two sponsors who donated the money for the animals’ fees to be covered.
With the shelter being over capacity, Animal Shelter Director Shannon Posada said these animals need to find homes to allow more animals to come into the shelter.
“It’s really important that we get our animals out into forever, loving homes,” Posada said. “That will allow us to keep … taking animals as needed.”
The animals shelter’s hours are 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
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The Kid Get Down is a Family Friendly Dance Party. Children of all ages can come 'Get Down' to a live DJ music/video show complete with lights, lasers, bubbles, and more!
Free & Ample Parking
Excellent Food (with a Kids Menu)
Craft Beer
Music from DJ lukewarm (Disco, Funk, House, Dance, & more)
Admission: $6 per person / $24 max per family. Each child will receive a small drink and snack. Each adult will receive a Free Beverage token (Good for Beer or Soda!)
We hope you can join us for our first of many memorable Kid Get Down parties! See you on the dancefloor.
** Future dates TBD into April 2017. Watch for them & don't miss the fun!**
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Price: $6 per person / $24 max per family
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The City of Victoria’s new plastic bag bylaw is in effect, which requires merchants and retailers to stop purchasing plastic bags to provide customers for their goods.
While July 1 marked a “soft” launch – merchants may use the plastic bags they have in stock until Jan. 1, 2019 – consumers are being encouraged to start using reusable bags now to be ready for when plastics become a thing of the past in the city.
We’re curious if you’ve already started to use reusable bags or plan to do so soon, for your groceries and other retail purchases. Weigh in with our new reader’s poll below, and find the results of our previous poll here and click on results.
COMMENT: When will China have its own Daimler?
Debate about market access will intensify as Chinese OEMs become bigger players globally, writes Julia Coym
As the largest vehicle market over the last decade, the importance of China has long been acknowledged by global automotive companies. By contrast, awareness of China’s importance as an automotive player outside of China is a more recent – but growing – development….
HOBART Hurricanes batsman D’Arcy Short has been named the BBL’s player of the tournament.
And New Zealand all-rounder Amy Satterthwaite (Melbourne Renegades) has won the WBBL’s player of the tournament award.
Short led BBL scorers in the minor rounds with 504 runs from 10 innings.
The powerful lefthander’s tournament also featured a record-breaking 122 not out from 69 balls against Brisbane Heat — the highest-ever BBL score.
The two field umpires cast votes on a 3-2-1 basis after each game with Short collecting 26 votes.
Sydney Thunder’s Shane Watson (18 votes) was next-best with Adelaide Strikers wicketkeeper-batsman Alex Carey third on 16 votes.
In the WBBL, Satterthwaite was rewarded for a stellar tournament — she made 368 runs at an average of 33.45 and also took 11 wickets.
Satterthwaite polled 35 votes to win from Perth Scorchers captain Elyse Villani (28) and Sydney Sixers skipper Ellyse Perry (27).
WASHINGTON (AP) — Environmental Protection Agency chief Scott Pruitt is distancing himself from his 2016 statements that then-presidential candidate Donald Trump is a "bully" who, if elected, would abuse the Constitution.
Democratic Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island sought to use Pruitt's own words against him Tuesday during an oversight hearing, having an aide hold the quotes up on large signs.
Pruitt made the comments in February 2016 while appearing on a conservative talk radio program in Oklahoma, where he served as the state's Republican attorney general. At the time, Pruitt supported Jeb Bush for the GOP nomination.
Pruitt said he appeared on the show several times but did not recall making those specific comments, which he said he would not agree with now that he is serving in the Trump administration.
NEW YORK (AP) - In Washington, even a name change is fraught with political drama.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is pushing to be referred to as the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, a surface level, but notable change for the agency tasked with protecting consumers against debt collectors and banks.
Officials say the change reflects the bureau's legal name, but critics say it underscores the abrupt ideological turn the bureau has taken since Trump-appointee Mick Mulvaney took over. The 2010 Dodd-Frank Act did create a "Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection" but that name has rarely been used, except occasionally in court filings.
Under Mulvaney, the bureau has proposed revisiting the regulations and policies the Obama administration put in place, and has also reduced the number of enforcement actions it has taken.
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Speculation about Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation has turned toward obstruction of justice—specifically, whether President Trump can be criminally prosecuted for firing James Comey as director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation or for earlier asking Mr. Comey to go easy on onetime national security adviser Mike Flynn.
Protesters tried to block Republican Corey Stewart from speaking at his rally at Charlottesville's Lee Park Sat. https://t.co/FkuZqoMqBA pic.twitter.com/HFigGwkNZK "A coalition of community organizations will hold a protest/rally prior to the PW BOCS next meeting scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, February 14, at the McCoart Building, 1 County Complex, Woodbridge, VA.
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Man files lawsuit alleging wrongful imprisonment
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A Rhode Island man who spent 19 months in prison for a murder he did not commit is suing the state and the Providence Police Department.
Wilbert Richardson filed his lawsuit this week alleging he was wrongfully arrested and held in connection with the beating death of 78-year-old Delor Cabral.
The lawsuit says Richardson was at a funeral at the time of Cabral's death in October 2013, there was no DNA to match him to the scene and a witness description of the suspect did not match Richardson.
He originally was charged with murder, breaking and entering and robbery. Those charges were dismissed in May 2015.
Richardson is seeking an unspecified amount in damages.
The state attorney general's office and the Providence Police Department have declined to comment.
NEW YORK (AP) – Worried about catching a cold or the flu on an airplane? Get a window seat, and don’t leave it until the flight is over.
That’s what some experts have been saying for years, and it’s perhaps the best advice coming out of a new attempt to determine the risks of catching germs on an airplane.
The new study sent squads of researchers onto commercial flights to look for viruses and observe how and when people came into close contact.
They concluded that people on the aisles get up the most and tend to be most likely to be near a person spewing infectious droplets of flu or cold virus. The study was funded by Boeing, the Chicago-based airplane manufacturer. It was published by the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
The paneled library in our historic home in Provincetown, Massachusetts, is a small wing added to the house sometime in the 1920s. It literally juts out toward the harbor like the prow of a ship, nearly touching the water. Its most remarkable feature are two huge windows that frame the view. It is also one of the few rooms in the house that we painted, preferring to leave most spaces in their natural unadorned state. I struggled with finding the right color, eventually landing on Benjamin Moore's glorious, rich Dash of Curry. I think even I was surprised by its impact. In the morning it's invigorating, sparkling from the sun off the water. In the evening it envelopes you with the soft glow of candlelight. Without a doubt it's everyone's favorite spot in the house to nap, read or curl up by the fire with a glass of wine and a dog (or three) resting by your feet.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Hna Holding Group Co Ltd:
* SAYS IT HAS EXERCISED RIGHT TO ACQUIRE ALL CWT LTD SHARES OF THE SHAREHOLDERS WHO HAVE NOT ACCEPTED THE OFFER AT S$2.33 ($1.72) PER SHARE Source text in English:bit.ly/2yeFqkJ Further company coverage: ($1 = 1.3510 Singapore dollars) (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska is joining Iowa and the city of Council Bluffs in a lawsuit to challenge the federal government’s approval of a tribal casino near Omaha.
Attorney General Doug Peterson announced his role Wednesday in the legal challenge to prevent the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska from building the casino in Carter Lake, Iowa.
The National Indian Gaming Commission ruled last year that the tribe can put a casino on five acres of trust land in the city.
Carter Lake is the only city in Iowa located west of the Missouri River, and the only way to access it by land is through Nebraska, where casino gambling is illegal. Neighboring Council Bluffs, Iowa, already has three casinos that largely cater to Nebraska residents.
Peterson opposes efforts to expand gambling in Nebraska.
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Adam Levine is one overprotective father and he doesn't care who knows it.
When we asked the Maroon 5 frontman how fatherhood has changed him, he had one very simple answer.
"Just changed the way I feel about dudes!" he admitted. "I'm like, unreasonable. Like, my daughter's a year and a half. I see some little kid checking her out or talking to her, I'll be like, 'Who's that? Who's that?'"
Levine and wife Behati Prinsloo also have a two month old daughter named Gio Grace Levine.
"All jokes aside, there is an element of that, that is real," he continued. "Like, when you think to yourself, 'Wow, I can't believe I'm kind of pissed at this little person right now for, like, being near my daughter.' You know what though? You gotta control that because that's going to come back to bite you."
Police release photos of Aurora burglary suspect
Surveillance images of the man suspected in a burglary Sept. 23 at a clothing store in Aurora. | Aurora police
Police have released surveillance photos of a man suspected of stealing $3,500 in merchandise during a business burglary last month in west suburban Aurora.
The burglary happened about 3 a.m. Sept. 23 at a clothing store in the 600 block of East New York Street, according to Aurora police.
Police released surveillance images of the suspect Friday morning and are asking anyone with information to call investigators at (630) 256-5500 or Crime Stoppers at (630) 892-1000.
Calls to Crime Stoppers may qualify for a cash reward if they lead to an arrest, police said. Tips can also be submitted through the department’s My PD app.
Inter Allies and Hearts of Oak
Accra Hearts of Oak yesterday began their league campaign with a 0-0 drawn game with Inter Allies at the El-Wak Stadium.
Allies goal stopper Kwame Baah proved equal to task in all attempts by the Phobians.
Likewise, Hearts’ goalkeeper Ben Mensah demonstrated brilliance to deny Allies from hitting the back of the net.
Hearts will host Medeama in Accra this Sunday.
Baltimore Orioles closer Zach Britton has been placed on the 10-day disabled list with a strained left forearm, a move retroactive to Saturday. Orioles place closer Zach Britton on 10-day DL with sore forearm Baltimore Orioles closer Zach Britton has been placed on the 10-day disabled list with a strained left forearm, a move retroactive to Saturday.
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SAN FRANCISCO (KRON)- One person is dead due to a vehicle collision in San Francisco this morning. Police said that the death is being investigated as a possible homicide.
The San Francisco police responded to a report of a vehicle collision at the intersection of Eddy Street and Van Ness Avenue at 2:15 a.m.
Officer found an occupant of one of the vehicles with head trauma and one person was announced dead at the scene, according to police.
This investigation is continuing and anyone with information is asked to call police at (415) 575-4444 or text a tip to TIP411 and begin the message with “SFPD”.
: As in the day we told you that 3 contestants will go to the jail in Colors TV show Bigg Boss 11 and it will be decided by Padosis. So the finally decision is made and they send Shilpa Shinde, Zubair Khan and Akash Dadlani in jail aka Bigg Boss Kaal Kothari.But you will be shocked to know that Shilpa broke the prison and went on to take the revenge from Vikas Gupta. Well, looks like Shilpa won’t even let Vikas have a good sleep.‘Bhabhi Ji Ghar Par Hai’ actress slipped out of the jail and went into bedroom. She placed one of Vikas’ slippers near his head. Deep in sleep Vikas was unaware about is. However, she gets back in the jail and Zubair and Akash have laughter riot over it.Check out the video of Shilpa Shinde getting out of Kaal Kothari:Shilpa Shinde and Vikas Gupta are having endless fights over their past. Will things get uglier with each passing day or they will become friends?Stay tuned for all Bigg Boss 11 news and updates.
Get under the covers because it's cold.
E! News can exclusively reveal a scene from Maroon 5's music video for their new single "Cold" featuring Future. In the clip frontman Adam Levine gets into bed where his wife Behati Prinsloo is already sleeping. Adam starts to tell her about the crazy night he had, but the sleepy Victoria's Secret isn't really paying attention.
"How was it?" Behati, asleep, asks.
"It was weird. Somebody slipped something into my drink," Adam says. "I think it was acid because I started tripping balls. Future turned into a teddy bear and James was getting blown by a chicken. It was crazy."
“Spending time in nature is something I do solely for the happiness of my children, like going to puppet shows or listening to Katy Perry,” Adrian Tomine, the artist behind this week’s cover, says. Tomine, the author of “ Killing and Dying ,” recently went upstate with his family for a taste of fresh air. “I can wander around the city with my kids, potentially surrounded by psychopaths, and I’m completely at ease. But put us in some tall grass, and all my neurotic, protective instincts come out.”
The former Temptations lead singer Dennis Edwards has died at the age of 74.
The singer's agent paid tribute to him saying: "The ex-member and legend of The Temptations will be sadly missed.
"He was an amazing performer and singer and the whole Temptations family are grieving at his sad passing.
"May Dennis Edwards rest in peace."
DUPONT – During the overnight hours of Saturday, Oct. 7, Washington State Department of Transportation maintenance crews will replace a concrete panel on southbound Interstate 5.
Between 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, and 10 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 8, southbound I-5 will be reduced to a single lane between Mounts Road and the Nisqually River Bridge. The Mounts Road on-ramp to southbound I-5 will close during this time.
WSDOT advises drivers to plan extra time into their trips and anticipate delays during this time. This work is weather-dependent and could be rescheduled.
Advance notification about maintenance and construction on state highways is available at the Olympic Region Weekly Construction and Traffic Updates web page.
Madison Pop-Punks The Brash Menagerie visit Port Washington for an acoustic performance and CD Release show at Smith Bros. Coffee House. Special guests Deegan Dealbreaker and Andrew Worzella.
HARPURSVILLE, N.Y. — The long-awaited arrival of April the giraffe’s baby in upstate New York has made Animal Adventure Park the second most live-viewed channel in YouTube’s history.
YouTube says April’s livestream had more than 232 million live views and 7.6 billion minutes of live watch time since February, second only to League of Legends eSports, which has been around since 2012.
The not-yet-named male baby giraffe was running around with its mother within three hours of birth Saturday at the private zoo in Harpursville, a village 130 miles (210 kilometers) northwest of New York City.
Animal Adventure Park owner Jordan Patch says the baby is healthy and April is recovering “perfectly.”
April and the baby will be introduced to the public when the park opens for the season next month.
Here are some of the stories we’ll bring you the week starting January 2:
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A teacher takes an innovative approach to tackle bullying in her class. We step into her ‘ideas office’ to take a look at how she has succeeded.
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Panic hit the global currency markets two years ago this month when the Swiss central bank unexpectedly stopped pegging the franc to the euro. We tell you about the aftershocks still being felt to this day
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Apple, Starbucks, Google. Multinationals often set up offices in tax havens to save millions. Switzerland is home to many, but is now in a fight to keep them as it reforms its corporate tax law.
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She is considered the last of the Humanist photographers. We visit 92-year-old Sabine Weiss at her Paris home and present a retrospective of her work.
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Podcast: Secret Swiss contribution to modern cuisine
Pope Francis walks to his chair for his weekly general audience, in St. Peter's Square, at the Vatican, Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017. Pool Photo via AP L'Osservatore Romano
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Financial markets have calmed amid signs that Italy may avoid imminent elections after President Sergio Mattarella gave two populist parties time to figure out whether they can agree on an alternative to a euroskeptic economy minister.
The leader of the 5-Star Movement, Luigi Di Maio, has proposed moving the contested ministerial candidate to a different Cabinet post. League leader Matteo Salvini, meanwhile, said he isn't closing the doors on any solution. But he's also showing some resistance to the change, saying "if someone in Berlin or Paris wakes up in a bad mood that doesn't mean that an Italian minister gets kicked out."
Mattarella gave the leaders time to form a coalition government after markets plunged on news of an interim administration that would take Italy to new elections.
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MILAN (AP) — Inter Milan has signed Argentina forward Lautaro Martinez from Racing.
The Serie A club paid a reported 22 million euros ($25.7 million) for Martinez, with the player penning a five-year contract.
The 20-year-old Martinez turned down an offer from Real Madrid in order to get more playing time at Inter, according to his agent.
On Wednesday, Martinez said: "I expect to adapt quickly to a new type of football. It's very different from Argentine football, but I think Serie A will be very important for me to continue improving and will add other qualities to my game."
Martinez is one of his country's top talents and scored 18 goals in 28 appearances last season.
He was included in Argentina's preliminary list for the World Cup but did not make the final squad.
Around 9 a.m. on Saturday the Conneaut Police were contacted by the Girard Barracks of the Pennsylvania State police after a human body was located on the shore of Lake Erie in Ohio.
The body was found about 300 yards west of the PA state line. The remains had been located by a man walking along the beaches of Lake Erie.
Conneaut Police responded to the area and located a partially decomposed body. The identity of the male body is not known yet.
Detectives of the Conneaut Police were dispatched to the scene, as well as representatives of the Ashtabula County Coroner's Office. The remains were removed to the Cuyahoga County Morgue for an autopsy and identification.
We will update this story as more information becomes available.
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EKU Center Presents Kansas
Legendary rock icons KANSAS are bringing their highly-acclaimed Leftoverture 40th Anniversary Tour to the EKU Center this fall. The band will perform their hit album Leftoverture in its entirety. The 1976 breakthrough album contains the smash hit and million-selling single, "Carry On Wayward Son," as well as favorites "The Wall," "Miracles Out Of Nowhere," and "What’s On My Mind." Fans can expect to hear the hits they know and love, a few deep cuts, and new work from the band's latest album, The Prelude Implicit.
For a complete season schedule, with performance times, costs and much more information, visit ekucenter.com
Charles Bobrinskoy, Ariel Investments, and Ben Mandel, J.P. Morgan, discuss the current state of the markets and what investors need to watch right now.
Meredith (MDP -1.1% ) has wrapped a sale of Time Inc. UK to private-equity's Epiris.
Terms weren't disclosed, but a report late last month pegged the sale around $167M, down from earlier expectations of $200M (and well off the original Time UK-creating deal for IPC in 2001, which was for $1.6B).
The Time UK umbrella encompasses more thna 50 brands, including Country Life, What's on TV, Woman's Weekly and Wallpaper.
Previously: Report: Meredith to cut up to 300 jobs as cost program gets rolling (Mar. 19 2018)
Previously: Reuters: Meredith considers sale of Time, Fortune, Money, SI (Mar. 15 2018)
A man has been charged following Easter Sunday’s serious police incident in Hasland.
Officers were called to Mansfield Road at around 4pm to reports that a man had allegedly been assaulted.
Police incident in Hasland.
When they arrived at the property a man was arrested and taken to hospital.
Luke Booker of Mansfield Road was later charged with affray, assaulting a police officer and criminal damage to a police car.
The 25 year-old has been released under investigation and will appear at Chesterfield Justice Centre on June 1.
The incident led to Mansfield Road being closed for a number of hours on Sunday evening as police cordoned off an area around the Co-op.
Police incident in Hasland.
At its height, an eyewitness said there were eight police cars present, an armed response unit, a riot van and an ambulance.
Portions of shackled men's faces flashed through the security bars on the windows of a white bus outside the U.S. Detention and Deportation Center in Detroit Sunday evening. They shouted in English and foreign languages back and forth to loved ones and friends lining the black metal fence yards away.
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Health chiefs and care professionals have described the care home ‘crisis’ in Harrogate as ‘a perfect storm’.
The claims by the Chair of the Scrutiny of Health Commission for North Yorkshire, Councillor Jim Clark, follow “shocking” new insolvency figures.
BANGKOK, April 6 Thailand's king signed a new constitution in a ceremony on Thursday, an essential step towards holding an election that the military government has promised to restore democracy after a 2014 coup.
In a nationwide broadcast, King Maha Vajiralongkorn was seen signing the constitution, giving it royal endorsement and setting in motion a process for Thailand's next general election, expected late next year.
The constitution is Thailand's 20th since the end of absolute monarchy in 1932 and critics of army rule say it will still give the generals a powerful say over Thai politics for years, if not decades.
The constitution is now due to be published in the Royal Gazette, after which it becomes law. (Reporting by Panarat Thepgumpanat and Patpicha Tanakasempipat; Editing by Clarence Fernandez)
Top legal officers from blue states, led by New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, have gone to court to challenge the Environmental Protection Agency's attempt to repeal the Clean Power Plan. They're also fighting the Energy Department's delay of energy efficiency standards.
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At the Bundung Magistrate's Court yesterday, Magistrate Pa Modou Njie revoked the bail of one Lamin Demba, a man facing drug charges after his continuous absence in court without genuine reason.
Mr. Darboe is charged with being found in possession of 220grams of cannabis sativa on 28th August, 2016.
When the case was called, the prosecuting officer applied for Mr. Demba's bail to be revoked, saying he have been absent from attending court sittings.
Mr. Demba however told the court that he was on a block molding contract at Tanji for a fence they were building, saying that was the reason for his absence. He said whenever the prosecutor calls his mother to inform him to come to court, his mum would inform him about it but he was planning on coming to court only last yesterday.
The matter is adjourned to 19th June for hearing.
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If you think alcohol may be affecting your life or serving as a crutch, it’s time to get curious about your behavior. That’s one of several tips from three women who decided to stop drinking. “I want the women who are watching to know that we are never alone. There needs to be no shame attached to this,” mother and psychotherapist Kelley Kitley told Megyn Kelly.
The Shoal Creek Chapter of Whitetails Unlimited recently sponsored an Illinois Hunter Safety Education class held at the KVS Club near Tamalco, IL. Chapter Committee Member Brett Haas assisted with instruction of this class and participants were able to shoot clay pigeons after completing the course. Food, beverages and ammunition were all donated by the chapter for this weekend event.
BOSTON (AP)  A Massachusetts governor's race candidate is shutting down a nonprofit organization that he founded that ended up on a list of U.S.-based hate groups.
Republican Scott Lively has described his Abiding Truth Ministries as pro-family, but his opposition to gay rights has landed him and his Springfield-based ministry on the Southern Poverty Law Center's list of designated hate groups.
Lively said Wednesday he still believes society should follow the Bible as the guide to sexual morality in public policy. But he says he hopes to enlist "authentically conservative homosexuals" and political liberals in his effort to shift his emphasis "to a conservationist perspective in which the natural family is recognized as the essential eco-system of humanity."
Lively hopes to unseat Gov. Charlie Baker in the GOP primary.
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Baker calls Lively's views "outrageous."
Police say burglars stole $165,000 US in jewelry from a room at the Beverly Hills Hotel that was occupied by actor John Stamos' fiancee.
A police statement says Caitlin McHugh was away from her room Friday evening when a crook or crooks got in and took several items of jewelry.
It's unclear how the burglars got inside. There's no indication of forced entry.
The theft comes amid reports that the actress, who's pregnant, is marrying Stamos this weekend.
A message seeking comment from Stamos' publicist wasn't immediately returned Saturday.
Stamos stars in Netflix's Fuller House and spent part of last year with The Beach Boys as a drummer. McHugh has had guest spots on The Vampire Diaries and NCIS: Los Angeles.
The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges' has named District of Columbia Superior Court Judge Karen Aileen Howze as Judge-in-Residence.
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LOS ANGELES — Police say R&B singer Trey Songz has been arrested on suspicion of punching a woman at a Los Angeles party.
Officer Drake Madison says Songz, whose real name is Tremaine Neverson, turned himself in at a Hollywood police station Monday. He's accused of felony domestic violence.
Jail records show the 33-year-old was released about two hours later on $50,000 bail.
Andrea Buera told reporters last week that she was the woman Songz had assaulted. Buera said he punched her repeatedly because he was upset she was talking to another man at a party Feb. 18.
The singer tweeted Monday that he was being falsely accused for someone else's personal gain.
Kate Middleton: Genetic expert says there is a chance her and Prince William's child could be ginger
Will the child of Kate Middleton, 36, and Prince William, 35, have ginger hair like Prince Harry?
Kate is currently pregnant with the couple’s third child, and is due to give birth in April.
They already share two children: Prince George, 4, and Princess Charlotte, 2 – and neither have ginger hair.
A genetic expert has commented on the possibility of them having a red-haired child.
A group of volunteers searching for a missing man in Ozark found the man's body Wednesday, according to the Ozark Police Department.
Robert Dylan Gunter, 20, had been missing since Sunday. He was last seen near Alcuri Drive around 7:15 p.m.
He was reported missing to Ozark police around 9:30 that night. Family, friends and law enforcement conducted searches for Gunter.
Gunter's body was found Wednesday approximately 250 yards into the trees off Alcuri Drive, police said. Authorities believe he died from a single gunshot wound.
The Ozark Police Department, Dale County Sheriff's Office and Dale County Coroner's Office are investigating.
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OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi quarterback Shea Patterson says he will transfer to Michigan.
Patterson made his commitment in a tweet on Monday after visiting the Ann Arbor, Michigan, campus last weekend . Patterson is recovering from a right knee injury that cost him the final month of last season, but he should be ready to compete in 2018.
In seven games, Patterson passed for 2,259 yards and 17 touchdowns, with nine interceptions. The sophomore was one of the top recruits in the 2016 class.
Ole Miss was hit with NCAA sanctions two weeks ago that included a bowl ban next season. The NCAA said Mississippi’s seniors could transfer without sitting out next season, as is usually required. Patterson does not qualify for that but could petition the NCAA to be immediately eligible.
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UNALAKLEET, Alaska (AP) – The bodies of two fishermen missing from a western Alaska village have been recovered.
Searchers Tuesday found the bodies of 55-year-old Peter Nanouk and 35-year-old Justin Nanouk of Unalakleet near the mouth of the Golsovia River about 20 miles south of the village.
Troopers in Nome on Sunday night received a report that the men were overdue on a fishing trip to Klikitarik.
Searchers from Saint Michael could not find the men Monday.
Volunteers in boats searched Tuesday and found Peter Nanouk’s boat swamped. Searchers a short time later spotted the bodies on the ocean beach near the river.
The state medical examiner will conduct autopsies.
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The Teams of Tomorrow squad from Davis Elementary School performed at halftime of the Bryant Lady Hornets’ varsity game against the Fort Smith Southside Lady Mavericks on Tuesday night.
UPLAND >> A 19-year-old man from the high desert north of Los Angeles died Friday in a motorcycle crash on 210 Freeway in Upland.
Roman Anthony Rios of Palmdale was riding east on the 210 at Base Line at an “unknown high rate of speed” when he rear-ended a van about 3:30 p.m., according to news releases from the San Bernardino County Coroner’s Office and California Highway Patrol.
Rios was thrown from the motorcycle and “suffered massive blunt force trauma,” the CHP news release said. He was taken to the hospital and pronounced dead just over an hour after the crash.
CHP investigators are asking anybody who may have witnessed the crash to contact the Rancho Cucamonga-area office at 909-980-3994.
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) – The Myrtle Beach Fire Department responded to a resort Monday afternoon for a Hazmat call after something in the pool area caused people to have breathing and skin irritation.
The MBFD responded to the Hazmat call at the Sea Crest Oceanfront Resort, confirmed Jon Evans with the MBFD.
Two juveniles were taken to the hospital to be checked out, and seven others were checked out at the hotel, but not transported for treatment, Evans said.
The hotel was blocked off Monday afternoon, but Evans did not believe there is any continued threat. They are investigating the cause.
Stay tuned to WMBF News for more details as this story develops.
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EPHRATA – Crews responded to an apartment building fire in Ephrata, Lancaster County. It happened shortly before 2 a.m. today at 25 Cloister Avenue. Residents from the 12 unit building were evacuated as the fire was contained to one unit. The resident of that unit was displaced and is being assisted by the Red Cross. All others were allowed to return to their apartments after the fire was extinguished. Fire investigators said the cause was from the careless burning of candles.
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Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid had a lively exchange with Todd Leabo of 810 WHB who asked about suspended Marcus Peters not playing in Sunday’s 26-15 win over the Oakland Raiders.
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Because it's the polite thing to do when someone is sharing their talent with you.
LOS ANGELES (AP)  Los Angeles prosecutors have begun presenting evidence against New York real estate heir Robert Durst before a judge decides if he'll face trial for an old murder case.
Prosecutors called an 85-year-old New York City doctor Tuesday as a conditional witness in case something happens to him before trial.
Dr. Albert Kuperman worked at the medical school where Durst's first wife was a student when she disappeared in 1982.
Durst is charged with murder in the 2000 death of a friend who was his unofficial spokeswoman after his wife went missing.
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The 74-year-old Durst walked into court for the first time. He has previously been rolled in by wheelchair.
Prosecutors also plan to call a secret witness they haven't publicly named who they say fears Durst could have him killed.
Venus Williams has moved into the Wimbledon third round
Legends Williams and Federer, 38 and 36 respectively, have won 14 Wimbledon titles between them.
They both ran out winners on day two - Williams beat Alexandra Dulgheru while Federer overcame Lukas Lacko - but the American appeared far from interested.
Asked what it's like to see Federer in action, Williams responded: "I don't really watch tennis.
"That's about it. I would be uneducated. I don't really watch tennis.
"I watch my match, and that's all. I'm sure he plays amazing, though."
Williams battled past qualifier Dulgheru in three sets to reach the third round for the 18th time.
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Health Minister, Dr Rajitha Senaratne yesterday said he had requested Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe to initiate an awareness programme on ‘discipline and code of conduct’ for ministers in the government of good governance.
Dr Senaratne said he had met Premier Wickremesinghe on Sunday (12) prior to his (Premier’s) departure for Australia. He had impressed upon the premier the need to safeguard the coalition government. "We were able to change the system that had been in existence. Therefore the people expect better discipline among the ministers of this government, he observed.
Minister Dr Senaratne inaugurating a bridge constructed at a cost of Rs. 400 million in Kaalavilakanda, Beruwela said the ministers should be made aware of the importance of discipline and good conduct. "We can’t leave room for acts which promote violence or are illegal. Neither the President nor the Prime Minister misuse power vested in them. Instead they only use their power to serve the people".
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Eager skiers in Tunbridge Wells made the most of the snowfall on February 27, taking the opportunity to have a blue run down their street.“A persistent band of snow has moved across parts of Scotland, England and Wales this morning, giving some accumulations,” said the Met Office.Heavy snowfall continued across the UK and Ireland on February 28, shutting down schools and leading to hundreds of flight cancellations. Credit: Catherine Kinder via Storyful
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(CNS Business): More than a dozen years after Hurricane Ivan struck Grand Cayman, one local supermarket is still in dispute with neighbouring property owners over a store it owns in George Town. The former Hurley’s Supermarket at the Eden Centre on Walkers Road remains at the centre of a dispute between the owners of the grocery shop and other property owners at the site.
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Update: 5:35PM THERE will be more than just trophies on offer for athletes who win at this weekend's Coca Cola Games.
Today Coca Cola Games organisers announced a partnership with the Damodar Group of Companies which include a $4000 donation to Fiji Secondary School athletics and winners also eat for free at the Damodar City.
In addition, students who purchase Coca Cola Games tickets will get 50% off on their second movie ticket at the Damodar Cinemas, chief executive officer Div Damodar said.
Mr Damodar said the idea to put an extra value on the games tickets was to give young people who will congregate at the games a positive place to spend time over the games weekend.
"The idea is you have to go to the coke games. Our motive is to contribute to positive youth empowerment, to ensure youth participate in sports and engage in positive activities during the weekend," he said.
Dale Alan Saunders passed peacefully in his home with family at his side December 1, 2017.
Dale was born October 27, 1957 in Missoula, MT and moved to Grass Valley when very young and has lived here ever since.
He worked in construction for many years and then drove big rigs for Mountain Peoples Warehouse. He recently had his Class A driver's license renewed.
Dale enjoyed being in the outdoors hunting, fishing and cutting firewood.
He took the responsibility for the past many years making sure his parents were taken care of, had plenty of firewood and any other considerations.
Dale gave to several charities, his favorite being Wounded Warriors.
He is survived by his mother Sharon; sisters, Lynn and Debra; brother Adam and many cousins.
A memorial is not planned at this time but if you wish, contribute to Wounded Warriors or a Hospice chapter in his honor.
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico’s new governor has been sworn in as the U.S. territory prepares for what many believe will be new austerity measures and a renewed push for statehood to haul the island out of a deep economic crisis.
Ricardo Rossello was sworn in Monday and proposed several measures aimed at alleviating the crisis. Among them is a proposal to hold a referendum that would ask voters whether they prefer statehood or independence.
Rossello also aims to boost public-private partnerships and use that revenue to save a retirement system that faces a $40 billion deficit. Rossello has pledged to work closely with a federal control board that U.S. Congress created to oversee Puerto Rico’s finances. He said he supports negotiations with creditors to help restructure a nearly $70 billion public debt.
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MULTAN: Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Thursday caught a suspect, accused of leaking Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) papers, while he was attempting to flee the country.
According to the officials, suspect Rao Bilal was taken into custody when he was leaving for Qatar.
The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Friday discarded the results of Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) 2017 and directed the authorities concerned to re-conduct the examination.
Punjab government on the matter also submitted a report to the court.
According to the investigation report, the University of Health Sciences (UHS) employees were involved in releasing the examination paper before the scheduled test.
In light of the report’s revelations, the court had also directed authorities concerned to take stern action against those involved in leaking the examination paper.
Jason Greenblatt, U.S. President Donald Trump’s chief Middle East negotiator, said on Tuesday that Hamas uses protests at Israel’s border with Gaza to attack the Jewish state.
“Hamas and other terrorist groups have spent their energy and resources encouraging Palestinians in Gaza to stage protests and throw rocks and Molotov cocktails at the border fence,” Greenblatt said in a speech at the American Jewish Committee’s women’s leadership board spring luncheon, as quoted by JTA.
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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Gail Middleton, a noted photographer and longtime West Brighton resident, is sharing her latest work at the Creative Photographer's Guild (CPG) Gallery this weekend in Livingston.
The exhibit, titled "Schaghticoke: You can Go Home Again," presents Middleton's photos from the titular town where she grew up, a visit she described as cathartic and enlightening.
"Suddenly I was looking at the area with a different set of eyes and from a different perspective," she said. "When I was growing up these beautiful sights were taken for granted."
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Stocks are opening mostly higher on Wall Street led by gains in technology and energy stocks.
Advanced Micro Devices rose 1.5 percent in early trading Monday and Chesapeake Energy rose 2.2 percent.
Trading in Bitcoin futures began Sunday. They fell slightly in early trading Monday from their overnight high. The futures contract that expires in January was trading at $17,820.
Traders are looking ahead to an announcement on interest rates Wednesday from the Federal Reserve. The Fed is expected to raise rates for the third time this year.
The Standard & Poor’s 500 index rose 1 point to 2,652.
The Dow Jones industrial average added 3 points to 24,332. The Nasdaq composite added 15 points, or 0.2 percent, to 6,856.
ESPN College Football Insider, Brad Edwards stops by to discuss how the transfer rule affects quarterbacks, Nebraska’s quarterback situation, Jim Harbaugh’s rocky road at Michigan and who Shea Patterson could develop into if he’s given the chance to do so.
March 19 (Reuters) - Cormedix Inc:
* CORMEDIX INC - QTRLY LOSS PER SHARE ‍$0.15​
* CORMEDIX INC - ‍AT DEC 31, 2017, CO HAD $12.0 MILLION IN CASH AND SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS​
* CORMEDIX -‍EXPECTS CASH, SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS AT DEC 31 PLUS PROCEEDS OF ATM PROGRAM, PROPOSED BACKSTOP FACILITY TO FUND REQUIREMENTS INTO Q3 2018​ Source text - bit.ly/2IEi2Ua Further company coverage:
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Gene Dias of the World Series champion Houston Astros has won the Robert O. Fishel Award for public relations excellence in the major leagues.
The honour was presented Monday at the winter meetings.
Dias has been with the Astros for nine seasons after nearly 20 years with Philadelphia that included time in the media relations department followed by a stint as director of community relations.
The award was named for the longtime executive with the Indians, St. Louis Browns, the Yankees and the American League. Fishel won the first award in 1981, and the voting is conducted annually among active past winners and Major League Baseball staff.
Amazon gives 2% rewards back to Prime members who deposit cash via their bank account — GeekWire — “Amazon Prime Reload gives customers 2% back when they reload their Amazon Gift Card Balance with a connected checking account and linked debit card. For example, if you load $100 onto your Gift Card Balance from your checking account, you’ll get an extra $2 in Amazon dollars added within minutes.”
Johnson (Achilles) said Monday he'll be fully cleared by the start of training camp, ESPN's Adam Teicher reports.
Johnson's declaration comes after his 2016 campaign was ended by a ruptured Achilles suffered in Week 14. While that marked the second time in three years that Johnson sustained the same injury, his experience in rehabbing the issue has instilled confidence in his ability to made a quick recovery ahead of this season. Barring a setback, Johnson intends to be fully cleared for training camp, which would represent a considerable boost to the Chiefs' defense.
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TWENTY-ONE prospective police recruits undergoing screening at the Koforidua Police Training Centre in the Eastern Region have been arrested for allegedly presenting forged documents, and are currently on police enquiry bail.
According to the Regional Police Public Relations Officer who confirmed the arrest to DAILY GUIDE, the suspects are assisting in investigation and would be put before court for prosecution.
Since the beginning of this week, hundreds of young people have been going through screening processes to be enlisted into the Ghana Police Service.
Some of the prospective recruits queued at dawn to enable them to get the opportunity to go through the process.
The youth had to endure the heat of the scorching sun as they stood several hours in queues. Ambulance Service personnel were stationed at the centre to provide first aid.
Despite some few reported instances of underhand influences, the process had been transparent and fair.
FROM Daniel Bampoe, Koforidua
SOUTH ROYALTON, Vt. (AP) — A former Vermont principal accused of videotaping a girl in the bathroom is facing additional child porn charges.
WCAX-TV reports 56-year-old Dean Stearns pleaded not guilty Monday in South Royalton to 29 counts of voyeurism and five counts of possession of child pornography. He was released on a $25,000 bond.
Police arrested Stearns after they executed a search warrant at his Sharon home and reviewed devices.
Stearns was arrested last year after a 16-year-old girl who was staying at his home called police to say she believed she was being videotaped at the home. Investigators say they discovered the girl was being recorded in the bathroom. Stearns pleaded not guilty to charges of voyeurism and child pornography.
Stearns resigned from his position at South Royalton School in December 2017.
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Amazon offers the Bella 6-Quart 10-in-1 Multi-Use Programmable Pressure Cooker for $29.99 shipped. Regularly up to $60, this beats our last mention by $10 and is the best we’ve ever tracked at Amazon. If you’ve been looking for a pressure cooker, this is a great deal. Rated 4.2/5 stars.
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Liverpool missed the chance to cut Chelsea’s lead at the top of the Premier League to three points by conceding a late equaliser in a 2-all draw at Sunderland.
Manchester City won 2-1 against Burnley, despite Fernandinho’s (pron: FER-NAN-DEEN-YO’s) early red card.
West Brom turned a half-time deficit around to beat Hull 3-1, while Everton were 3-nil winners over Southampton.
In the tea time game, Manchester United are chasing a sixth straight top-flight victory with a trip to West Ham.
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In the day’s early match, it ended nil-nil between champions Leicester and Middlesbrough.
Record 73% turnout in 2nd phase of Panchayat poll in Odisha
Bhubaneswar: Record 73% turnout in 2nd phase Panchayat poll in Odisha. This was informed by the SEC.
Highest polling in Dhenkanal (83%), lowest in Malkangiri (64%) informed SEC. No vote in 13 Malkangiri booths for fear of Maoists. It should be noted that during the first phase of the three tier panchayat polls polling percent was 71 per cent.
Violence was reported in Boudh, Athagarh and other regions. Polling was held for 173 zilla parishad zones under 65 blocks in 29 districts while in Polsara Zilla Parishad an uncontested win was witnessed earlier.
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Performing since 2001, Carone has become known for his fast-talking, quick-witted, over-the-top rants, combined with a dominating stage presence. His ability to rattle off more material in one show than most could do in a weekend is what keeps the crowd engaged during his verbal assault. 15-years into the business with three albums under his belt and a drive to continually deliver fresh, new material have made Vince Carone a must see on the comedy circuit.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - ManTech International Corp
* ManTech International Corp - ‍was awarded a $180 million contract​
* ManTech International Corp - ‍contract has full potential value of $450 million including contract extensions over a 10-year term​
* Mantech International Corp - ‍agreement is a subcontract for ICE under JPL's NASA prime contract​
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The Wyoming Tribune Eagle reports the 2016 event reached fourth place for the number of people who bought tickets despite a 2.6 percent decline in total paid attendance. Almost 7,000 more tickets were sold in 2015 than in 2016.
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April 28 Cholamandalam Investment And Finance Company Ltd
* March quarter consol net profit 2.21 million rupees versus profit 1.94 million rupees year ago
* March quarter consol total income from operations 12.22 billion rupees versus 11.41 billion rupees year ago
* Says recommended for issue of NCDs worth INR 115 billion
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Next week, Apollo’s Fire, Cleveland’s baroque orchestra, rolls out its first full program of the season. Titled Israel in Egypt, it features Handel’s oratorio of the same name, which tells the story of the ’ escape form Egypt.
Want a sneak preview and a look behind the scenes? Come to the brunch program at Nighttown, “The People and the Music Behind Handel’s Oratorio.” During the 50-minute program WCLV hosts interview Apollo’s Fire director Jeannette Sorrell and some of the other artists to share information about Handel and the environment in which he created the oratorio. Come early to order food and drink and settle in to listen to the 12:30pm program.
There’s a $20 cover (which does not include food and drink), $10 for Apollo’s Fire subscribers. If you’re not a subscriber but buy a ticket, you get $10 off your ticket price.
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BALTIMORE (AP) - The son of Henrietta Lacks is seeking compensation for the unauthorized use of his mother's cells in scientific research since her 1951 death, as detailed in a best-selling book.
The Baltimore Sun reports (http://bsun.md/2kPOucp ) that Lawrence Lacks, his son and daughter-in-law say they plan to file a lawsuit against Johns Hopkins University in coming weeks.
Attorneys previously told the family the statute of limitations had passed, but attorney Francis Lanasa says he would use a "continuing tort" argument that Johns Hopkins continued to violate the "personal rights, privacy and body parts" of Henrietta Lacks over time.
Johns Hopkins officials say no established consent practice or regulations on cell use for research existed when the cells were taken.
The 2010 nonfiction book "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" focuses on Lacks' cell line, one of the most important in medical research.
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AAA Tow to Go provides free rides for impaired drivers during the holidays.
DETROIT - AAA is offering free emergency rides for impaired individuals to keep them off the roads this Super Bowl weekend.
Related: Michigan State Police increasing drunken, drugged driving patrols for Super Bowl Sunday
The program is designed to be a safety net for those who don't have a way home. A tow truck will take a vehicle and driver home or somewhere safe within 10 miles.
Members and nonmembers in Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Nebraska, Iowa, Michigan, North Dakota, Indiana (Fort Wayne and South Bend only) and Wisconsin can use the service.
The trucks can typically fit two people; larger groups will need to find another way home. The program may not be available in rural areas or during severe weather conditions.
Tow to Go is available until 6 a.m. Feb. 1. To use the service, call 855-286-9246.
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WGNO/NOLA38 is giving away regular tickets and VIP Tickets to the Harlem Globetrotters!
Watch the WGNO 11 AM News all week Mon-Fri, February 5-9 for when to call in and win regular reserved seat tickets!
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The courts repeatedly approved warrants to collect intelligence on a Trump staffer because of his ties to Russia, based in part on information from a long-time reliable FBI source. However, the investigation was initially opened because Australian Intelligence tipped off the FBI about George Papadopoulos's ties to Russia.
MADRID — An indefinite strike by workers handling carry-on baggage checks at Barcelona's airport is having a more limited impact on passengers after police have been deployed to help.
Public Works Minister Inigo de la Serna said the Civil Guard's presence Monday had brought El Prat Airport back to normal after weeks of flight delays.
He said it was necessary to guarantee security at the airport given that Spain was on high alert in case of a terror attack.
Passenger queues of less than 30 minutes were reported Monday, down from several hours in recent weeks.
The baggage screeners voted to intensify their strike action Sunday on rejecting a pay-rise offer from their company.
Kentucky Mavericks organization is ceasing operations after the team's owner made the decision to stop operations in Owensboro, according to a team press release.
The release went on to state, the Mavericks organization is thankful to its fans, and the community of Owensboro. The Mavericks spent the previous four seasons in Owensboro and Shreveport, Louisiana.
We will update this story once more information becomes available.
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Aledo's Nathan Fingar connects for a fly to right field for a out, the last hit of the game, 8th inning. The Grapevine Mustangs defeated the Aledo Bearcats 5-2 in playoff baseball at Boswell High School in Fort Worth, Saturday, May 20, 2017. Paul Moseley pmoseley@star-telegram.com
I often look around me and have a gut reaction about how racially diverse my surroundings are. Symphony concert? Very white. Math fair in Southern California? Many Hispanic and Asian people. Art school? Very diverse but with particularly many Asian people.
After the Women’s March in January some people celebrated how “diverse” the movement was while other people lamented how white it was. What was the disagreement? Were there...
Raw video: The Phoenix Fire Department responded to a rescue of an 18-year-old who fell 75 to 100 feet while hiking Camelback Mountain on April 16.
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Leeds United head coach Thomas Christiansen says that if the axe falls at Elland Road he will leave with his head held high, following the Whites' 4-1 home crushing against Cardiff City.
The Whites were 3-0 down at half time following a disastrous 45 minutes which also saw defender Gaetano Berardi sent off for the hosts for two yellow cards.
Leeds did pull a goal back nine minutes into the second half, but Cardiff scored with two minutes left to put the gloss on a comfortable afternoon's work for Neil Warnock's men.
The Whites are now seven points off the playoff spots, sitting in tenth, and face Sheffield United, Bristol City and Derby County in their next three league games.
Pressure is growing on Christiansen, who admits that it is the club's prerogative to find another head coach if they feel someone can do better .
CAIRO (AP) — A top Egyptian rights lawyer says at least eight protesters were detained and accused of "association with a terrorist organization" after joining a small protest in Cairo over the Trump administration's decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
Khaled Ali says the protesters were arrested on Saturday in front of the Egyptian Press Syndicate in downtown Cairo after rallying against President Donald Trump's move.
It wasn't immediately possible to reach the prosecutors on Monday for a comment.
Ali says those detained, including a female activist, are accused of links to the Muslim Brotherhood group, Egypt's onetime largest Islamist group which was outlawed after the ouster of the Islamist President Mohammed Morsi in 2013.
Egypt's President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi is a close ally of Trump, whose announcement triggered protests across the world.
The Federal Reserve is expected to raise interest rates today:
The tame inflation and weak retail-sales data released Wednesday won’t deter the Federal Reserve from raising short-term interest rates later in the day but do raise doubts about another rate hike in September….Vince Reinhart, chief economist at Standish Mellon AsseInft Management, said Fed officials repeated the same message over and over: the weak first-quarter spending was transitory, the economy is at full employment and inflation is headed toward the goal of 2%.
Really? Inflation is “headed toward” the goal of 2 percent? If that’s the case, it’s sure doing it in a roundabout way. I’m no economist, but it sure looks to me like every conceivable measure of inflation has been dropping like a stone all year.
It's another option for older adults looking to fill a need in our community, helping young people struggling with academics to reach their potential, but it's in desperate need of volunteers.
THE FIGHT IS ON. pic.twitter.com/KhW0u3jRft — Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) June 14, 2017
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has given the green light for the fight and now it’s on!
McGregor vs Mayweather Saturday August 26th from the Las Vegas.
As you can see in the picture above McGregor is taking shots at Floyd’s age on his Twitter post announcing the fight.
Mayweather made the fight official on his Instagram in the picture above.
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LEE COUNTY, Iowa -- The Department of Corrections is making changes after finding drugs at the Iowa State Penitentiary.
The department is only saying the drugs--known as K-2--were identified within the institution. There is no word on how many times the drugs were found or in what amounts.
The department also says it is changing mail procedures to better intercept contraband and visitors at the jail will be more thoroughly searched.
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Galatasaray have dismissed reports their Portugal under-21 international Bruma has agreed a move to Tottenham.
Turkish newspaper Sabah claimed on Monday a deal worth in the region of £12.5million had been struck with the Premier League club.
But Galatasaray posted a withering statement on their official website to deny this was the case, while also rejecting suggestions Bruma had sought "a 100 per cent raise as a condition to sign a new contract with our club".
The statement read: "In this news that is not really interesting, there is no official offer to reach us, just as there is no secret agreement for the price [with] the club that has been named [Tottenham]."
Bruma joined Galatasaray from Sporting CP in September 2013 and has spent time on loan at Gaziantepspor and Real Sociedad.
The 22-year-old has starred with eight goals and six assists for Igor Tudor's side in the Super Lig this season and his current deal expires in June 2018.
David A. Willauer-Contributing Writer-Tuesday, May 29, 2018–Red Hot Fallbrook Warriors baseball team get 3 runs in the top of the 7th to defeat San Pasqual 5-2
For the first time in 3 years the miracle red hot Fallbrook Warriors after a 5-2 first round loss against Foothill Christian, have won 3 consolation games in a row with a 3-1 win over San Dieguito Academy, again faced Foothills Christian with a 2-0 key win and defeated the home team Golden Eagles of San Pasqual by a 5-2 score in a Lower Division bracket contest.
In the first game of this 2 game series the game was tied 2-2 the Warriors scored 3 key runs for the Warriors 5-2 win.
Blake Caron is the winner for Fallbrook as he pitched 7 innings gave up 6 hits 2 runs 2 earned 1 walk and 2 strikeouts.
Two More WWE Injuries, The Undertaker vs. Roman Reigns News, Possible Huge WrestleMania 34 Match, Triple H's Next Big WWE Change, Must See New Lana & Nikki Bella, Chris Jericho - NJPW Updates, More
Thursday's Impact Wrestling episode, the latest reboot for the company with Austin Aries returning to win the Impact World Heavyweight Title from Eli Drake, drew 319,000 viewers. This is up from last week's 310,000 viewers for the Genesis edition of the show and the best number going back to August 17th, 2017.Impact ranked #136 on the Cable Top 150 this week. Last week's show ranked #138.The NBA topped the night with two games that drew more than 2.7 million viewers combined.Below is our 2018 Impact Viewership Tracker:: 309,000 viewers276,000 viewers309,000 viewers310,000 viewers (Genesis edition)319,000 viewers (Reboot)16.147 million viewers311,000 viewers per episodeFollow Marc on Twitter at @this_is_marc . Send any news, tips or corrections to us by clicking here
ESSENCE Now conducts a viewer poll to see how viewers on social media feel about the media's coverage of the recent mass shooting in Las Vegas.
– Below is an extra scene from Luke Gallows’ recent “Superstar Ink” episode with The Good Brother talking to host Corey Graves about a botched tattoo he has:
– Triple H will speak with the media this Wednesday to promote Saturday’s WWE NXT “Takeover: Brooklyn III” event. We will have highlights from the call once it’s over.
– WWE posted these videos with RAW Tag Team Champion Cesaro, Tian Bing, Shinsuke Nakamura, WWE Champion Jinder Mahal and some of the international announcers to reveal that Sunday’s SummerSlam pay-per-view will stream live for the first time in Hindi, Brazilian Portuguese, Japanese, Spanish, Mandarin, Russian and German.
Key Stats : Ovechkin is the third player in NHL history to score 30 or more goals in each of his first 12 seasons in the League and is the second player in NHL history to score 30 goals in 12 consecutive seasons for one team at any juncture in his career . In January, Ovechkin became the second-quickest active player to score his 1,000th career point, doing so in 880 games , and his 545 career goals at that point were the second-most through a player's first 1,000 points in NHL history .
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(CNBC) — U.S. equities closed higher on Monday as a weekend filled with geopolitical worries ended more calmly than investors expected, while bank stocks charged ahead.
The Dow Jones industrial average closed more than 180 points higher as Boeing and Goldman Sachs contributed the most gains on the 30-stock index.
The S&P 500 gained 0.86 percent, with financials leading advancers. The SPDR S&P Bank ETF (KBE) rose more than half a percent after the top two Wells Fargo executives bought $5 million worth of Wells stock.
[India], Dec 11 (ANI): Minister of External Affairs (MEA) Sushma Swaraj on Monday sought a report from the Uttar Pradesh Government on the alleged thrashing of French tourists in state's Mirzapur district.
"I have asked for a report from Government of Uttar Pradesh," Swaraj Tweeted.
Earlier on Sunday, eight people were arrested in connection with the alleged thrashing of French tourists.
A group of foreign tourists from France were allegedly beaten up and molested in Ahraura area of Mirzapur in Uttar Pradesh by a group of local boys.
Recently, a German national was beaten up by a man at a railway Station in Sonbhadra district of UP because he unintentionally ignored a man's greeting. (ANI)
Heading back to the University of South Florida for the first time since their 2-1 NCAA tournament win, the FGCU women’s soccer team played a 2-2 draw in a scrimmage Tuesday night.
There were 11 different Eagles who made their debut, including Varin Ness and Majorie Boilesen.
Ness and Boilesen accounted for both of the Eagles goals, 7:55 and 19:46, into the game.
Sophomore goalie Melissa Weck made a start for FGCU and played 60 minutes, finishing with four saves and allowing one goal before Elyse Hanson came in off the bench.
FGCU led 2-1 entering the final of three 30-minute periods, but Leah Ferlin of USF tied the game in the 70th minute.
The Eagles had a chance with a free kick in the final minute from Boilesen, but it was turned away and time ran out.
The first regular season game will be Friday, August 18th at Georgia Southern.
RnB legends SWV or Sisters With Voices have made their way to New Zealand for the very first time in their career as part of SWV 25th Anniversary Tour.
"We're looking forward to some good sleep and a great performance tonight," says Leanne "Lelee" Lyons with a smile.
The group arrived from Australia for their one-off Auckland performance.
"Oh my God, 25 years, we feel it's not the same when we were in our 20s we could go all night and still get up and run but now we need a crank," says Tamara "Taj" George.
Some of their biggest hits like "Weak" and "I'm So Into You" is what made them one of the biggest selling all-girl bands of the 90s.
They were welcomed into the airport by Māori performance group, kaiHaka.
"It was beautiful you don't get to see culture like that we've travelled everywhere but we've never been greeted like that," says Taj.
The trio has recently received the Lady of Soul Award from the renowned Soul Train Music Awards for their contribution to RnB.
GOLD COAST COMMONWEALTH GAMES VILLAGE BY THE NUMBERS:
* 29 hectares including 7 hectares of open parkland known as the "Backyard" form the site
* 18 new buildings with 1252 dwellings
* 6600 athletes and officials from 71 Commonwealth nations and territories will stay in the village
* 3400 pillow cases and sheets changed daily
* 7000 towels changed daily
* 17,000 toilet rolls to be used over Games period
* 20,000 meals served daily
* 42 buses to arrive and depart every hour, transporting an average of 1000 people an hour
* 300 presentations expected with 50 lost or broken mouthguards to be replaced at the Village's dental service
* 270 patients - the number the village medical facility expects to treat each day.
Source: Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games Corporation
Dwayne Johnson is a professional wrestler turned actor, and recently world record breaker. Looks like he has a follower in his footsteps, well at least in the breaking records part. American strongman and wrestler John Ferraro has a skull nearly three times thicker than the average person! He has even proved it by setting the record for nailing 38 nails in wood breaking the world record. Well i guess it true, wrestling sometimes effects your head. Check out the video of him breaking the record below.
He was also on Stan Lee’s Superhumans!
White House spokesperson Sarah Sanders refused to clarify what President Trump meant when he said "it's the calm before the storm" following a meeting with top military commanders.
It’s a rainbow-colored triumph whose meaning is compounded by the shadow President Donald Trump’s administration has cast over LGBTQ rights. A rainbow flag will soon fly at the Stonewall National Monument in Manhattan, the first such flag to be permanently placed on federal land and maintained by the National Park Service, activists announced on Thursday. “It…
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There's a good chance not everybody was familiar with Forest Whitaker's Saw Gerrera in, but he's actually been around for a little while. Before the rebel extremist played his part in securing the Death Star plans, he was seen in the awesome animated series,, as a much younger man. And apparently he played a pretty big part in the events between the prequel trilogy and the original, because he's also appearing in the third season of, and now we have a new trailer focusing on him.Whitaker returns to voice Gerrera in the two-part storyline, "". This will help fill in the blanks on how he went from the hopeful young man we saw in 'The Clone Wars' to the battle-hardened extremist in 'Rogue One'. Otherwise it's pretty hard to reconcile the two, I think. This is one of the cool things about Disney's restructuring of the Star Wars continuity. It makes appearances like this so much easier to follow.returns January 7th.
Wentz, who is bouncing back from a torn ACL and LCL, posted a video of himself throwing inside the Eagles' practice facility Monday, Tim McManus of ESPN.com reports.
Wentz, who sported a knee brace on his left knee Monday, has said that his goal is to be ready for the team's season opener, but given that he underwent surgery back in mid-December, that timetable may be pushing things. In any case, as it standa, the Eagles can afford to proceed deliberately with Wentz, thanks to the continued roster presence of Super Bowl MVP Nick Foles. By the time most fantasy drafts and auctions occur, there should be added clarity with regard to Wentz's status, but it's also conceivable that his availability for Week 1 could go down to the wire.
Gov. Mark Dayton has signed most of a bill authorizing almost $1.5 billion in public construction across Minnesota.
Dayton signed the so-called bonding bill Wednesday but used his line-item veto pen on just one project. Dayton said $1 million for additional reviews of state water regulations would have added needless bureaucracy.
His signature on the borrowing bill cements one major piece of an otherwise unproductive session. Dayton previously vetoed the GOP Legislature's massive budget package and a bill with tax cuts.
The Democratic governor said the bill was too skimpy, especially for upkeep on college and university campuses. And he objected to a provision that uses money from an environmental fund.
Dayton wrote that he still signed the bill because Minnesota communities need the projects and jobs.
Vargas (2-3) picked up the win in Wednesday's 4-1 victory over the Braves, scattering two hits and a walk over five scoreless innings while striking out two.
The veteran left-hander was at his crafty best, throwing 44 of 65 pitches for strikes and not allowing much solid contact in his short outing. Vargas still has an ugly 8.53 ERA, however, making him a risky fantasy play in his next start, likely to be at home against the Orioles early next week.
U.S. Rep. Ted Deutch speaks as Sen. Marco Rubio and President Donald Trump listen during a meeting with bipartisan members of Congress in the Cabinet Room of the White House February 28, 2018 in Washington, D.C. Alex Wong Getty Images
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — New York Jets running back Matt Forte and defensive lineman Kony Ealy will miss Sunday's game against the Cleveland Browns because of injuries.
Forte will be sidelined for the second straight game while recovering from turf toe. Bilal Powell is expected to get the start a week after he rushed for a career-high 163 yards against Jacksonville.
Ealy has a shoulder injury and is coming off a big game in which he had an interception and four passes defenced.
Coach Todd Bowles on Friday also ruled out cornerback Darryl Roberts (hamstring) and linebacker Josh Martin (ankle). Defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson (shoulder) and cornerback Juston Burris (foot) are questionable.
Armed robberies reported in South Shore
Police are warning South Shore neighborhood residents of two armed robberies in the same block last month.
An armed man approached the victims, announced a robbery and ran away with their belongings, according to a community alert from Chicago Police.
The first robbery happened about 2:15 p.m. July 22 in the 6700 block of Stony Island Avenue, police said. The second occurred about 10:05 p.m. July 27 in the same block.
The robber is described a 5-foot-9 to 6-foot black man weighing 150-175 pounds with braids or dreads, police said.
Anyone with information should contact Area Central detectives at (312) 747-8380.
KISSIMMEE, Fla. - Drivers in the area of Interstate 4 near State Road 417 were advised to use "extreme caution" Tuesday night due to the smoke coming from a 45-acre brush fire that might be affecting the highway, officials said.
At last check, the wildfire, burning in Kissimmee, was 40 percent contained, according to the Florida Fire Service.
Nothing is threatened at this time, the Orlando FFS said on its Twitter page.
Stay with News 6 for the latest developments.
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On Jan. 26, the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, whose board of sponsors I chair, reset its Doomsday Clock to 2 minutes, 30 seconds to midnight, the closest it has been to midnight in more than 60 years. At the time, two of the factors we mentioned in making our decision were the ominous developments in North Korea, and the frivolous and dangerous language the new American president had employed before his inauguration regarding nuclear weapons and nuclear war.
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China's forex regulator widens quotas of two outbound investment schemes
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China’s forex regulator said on Tuesday it widened the quotas of two outbound investment schemes in Shanghai and Shenzhen as part of the government’s efforts to liberalize financial markets, Reuters reports.
The State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE) said it would increase the quotas of the two schemes — Qualified Domestic Limited Partner (QDLP) and Qualified Domestic Investment Enterprise (QDIE) — to $5 billion each.
China’s financial hubs Shanghai and Shenzhen are now conducting trials on the two schemes.
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Home invaders tied up a retired minister and left him alone in his Shelter Island home for several days, according to an official.
Gary Gerth, the supervisor of the island nestled between Long Island's north and south forks, said a friend found the minister while checking in on him Monday.
When the friend, who went in through the open garage door, found the minister, the man was bound in a chair, Gerth said. He added that friends typically check in on the man every 3 to 4 days.
The minister, who is in his late 80s or early 90s, was airlifted to Stony Brook University Hospital with serious injuries, according to Gerth.
It's not clear exactly how long the minister had been left bound in his home, near Shell Beach, or why he was targeted by home invaders.
The minister served in the Episcopal Diocese of Long Island and said the man was a former priest and archdeacon, according to Newsday, which first reported the home invasion.
No arrests have been announced in the case.
UN Children's Fund - UNICEF - urged to expand children's access to the Internet, mediapool announced.
According to the organization, the largest access to the network is now available to young people between the ages of 14 and 25, mostly in Europe and the United States. In Africa, three out of five young people do not have Internet access, reports a UNICEF report. The document calls for these inequalities to be overcome and measures to be taken to ensure that children are protected from the dangers of the digital world.
FAYETTEVILLE — A Springdale man was sentenced to federal prison Thursday in a child pornography case.
Jeremy Lynn McGrew, 36, was sentenced to six years and three months in prison followed by 15 years of supervised release on one count of receipt of child pornography.
Members of the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force in December 2016 identified a computer address that was making files of child pornography available for download, according to court records. McGrew’s home was searched in April.
Law enforcement officials confiscated digital evidence containing child pornography. McGrew admitted viewing and accessing child pornography for the past 14 years.
McGrew was indicted in June and pleaded guilty in August.
After he randomly showed up at a food truck in Australia looking super handsome and serving up tasty eats we thought we couldn’t love Jeff Goldblum more. Until today! Decca Records has announced that Goldblum will release his debut album, a jazz record, later this year.
The story goes, Universal execs saw Goldblum playing piano for Gregory Porter on the Graham Norton show last year and then immediately flew to LA to talk to the veteran actor about releasing an album.
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Tom Lewis, the director of A&R for Decca Records, said “As far as I can tell, everyone loves Jeff Goldblum. It’s like a universal truth. We are delighted to welcome him to Decca. He’s a fantastic jazz pianist, a great band leader and just about the loveliest man in the world.”
We couldn’t agree more.
PITTSBURGH (AP) _ Donald Trump Jr. has taken to Twitter to mock a group of Pittsburgh college students opposed to the addition of a Chick-fil-A restaurant to their campus.
A student newspaper at Duquesne University reports that a student government representative last month proposed asking the university to reconsider the addition of a Chick-fil-A. Niko Martini told The Duquesne Duke that Chick-fil-A “has a questionable history on civil rights and human rights.”
Trump Jr. tweeted a link to an article on the controversy Thursday and wrote: “Luckily these students wont likely have to tackle issues more stressful than a yummy chicken sandwich in their lives… Oh Wait (hash)triggered”
Chick-fil-A CEO Dan Cathy has publicly spoken about his opposition to gay marriage. The Atlanta-based company said in a statement Thursday: “Everyone is welcome in our restaurants.”
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The European Parliament backed a contested EU-Canada free trade deal Wednesday, facing down protests by activists and Donald Trump-inspired calls for protectionism.
EU leaders see the deal as a victory for an imperiled global trade system that is under threat from US President Donald Trump who opposes international trade deals.
The EU is very ambitious about the deal, calling it Europe's most modern ever, and saying it will become a template for later deals, including with post-Brexit Britain.
The vote comes at a particularly sensitive time for global trade matters, with Britain poised to leave the European Union and new US president Trump rejecting an Asia-Pacific trade deal.
Trump is also widely expected to drop a similar proposed deal with the EU known as the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership or TTIP.
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Arsenal travel to the Bundesliga champions for the first leg of their last-16 encounter tonight (7.45pm).
The Gunners face a tough test, with Bayern having knocked out Arsene Wenger's side at this stage of the Champions League in two of the last four seasons.
Arsenal also lost 5-1 when they last visited Bayern in the Champions League group stage last season.
A man, armed with a handgun, jumped over the counter at Memory Lane Hotel on Elvis Presley Boulevard early Sunday morning and demanded money from the business.
Officers said the man left on foot after the hotel gave him money.
The suspect is described as being 5'10" and 175 pounds. He was wearing a gray Nike hooded jacket with black sleeves, dark pants and black shoes. At the time of the incident, he also had a blue bandana covering his face.
No arrests have been made.
If you have any information on this suspect you are urged to contact MPD at 901-636-3700.
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An anti-corruption agency established in Ukraine two years ago was expected to be a driving force behind combatting the endemic graft that has depleted the nation’s resources and worried its Western allies.
But the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine instead has come under fire from allies of President Petro Poroshenko who are trying to curtail its operations and authority.
NABU chief Artem Sytnik told The Associated Press in an interview that fear of his agency’s work is behind the attempts to weaken it.
Sytnik said: “The old and new elites are quite scared” after realizing “there are no untouchables anymore.”
Poroshenko’s failure to uproot corruption has caused growing public outrage in Ukraine and triggered calls for his impeachment led by Mikheil Saakashvili, the former Georgia president turned opposition leader.
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As brands work to reduce lead times throughout the supply chain based on the demands of a consumer-centric market, companies such as Backbone PLM, a solution firm based in Boulder, Colo., is enabling them to take greater control over the product development process — from conception to completion.
Backbone’s operating system allows users to manage the “chaotic” process of creating products through its integrated solution, which shortens time to market and can ultimately boost product quality, the company said. Through its cloud-based customizable “tech packs” that streamline communication and collaboration for product development needs, Backbone files the gamut of artwork, project data, revisions, costing and updates into a single solution that can be edited through any device. Its platform solves the common conundrum of "version control" by proficiently recording revision history in lieu of siloed spreadsheets.
The new series of banknotes and R5 coin designed to celebrate milestones of former president Nelson Mandela’s life will go into circulation next week Friday.
“Every commemorative banknote and the R5 circulation coin tell a story of Madiba from a milestone chapter in his life‚ from his humble beginnings in Mvezo‚ to his pursuit of justice in Soweto‚ to his courage on being captured at Howick‚ to his perseverance on Robben Island‚ to the sense of community he showed at his inauguration at the Union Buildings‚” the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) said in a media statement on Tuesday.
The new currency denomination programme includes a television commercial‚ app‚ website and tips on how to spot counterfeit banknotes and coins.
EPA Home A Science Inventory A ToxCast Chemical and Bioactivity Profiles for in vitro Targets in the Retinoid Signaling System Knudsen, T. AND N. Baker. ToxCast Chemical and Bioactivity Profiles for in vitro Targets in the Retinoid Signaling System .
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YouTube says it's cracking down on conspiracy videos, though it's scant on the details.
Conspiracy videos abound on YouTube, whether it's about the Earth being flat or school shootings being staged. YouTube, its parent Google, Facebook and Twitter are all facing challenges with the spread of misinformation, propaganda and fake news.
The company said the move is part of a broader initiative at YouTube to crack down on misinformation, but did not give details on what else is in the works.
Staff/wire reports
TEMPE, Ariz. - Tempe police are investigating a deadly crash involving a self-driving Uber vehicle overnight.
The Uber vehicle was reportedly driving early Monday morning when a woman walking outside of the crosswalk was struck.
The woman was taken to the hospital where she died from her injuries.
Tempe Police says the vehicle was in autonomous mode at the time of the crash and a vehicle operator was also behind the wheel. No passengers were in the vehicle at the time.
An Uber spokesperson told Scripps station KNXV in Phoenix they are aware of the incident and are cooperating with authorities.
They released the following statement: "Our hearts go out to the victim’s family. We are fully cooperating with local authorities in their investigation of this incident."
Uber has paused self-driving operations in Phoenix, Pittsburgh, San Francisco and Toronto, which is a standard move, the company says.
The investigation is still active.
Singapore is a controversial subject, described as "The Big Apple of Asia," or "Disneyland with Capital Punishment." On the one hand, there are those who admire its efficient government and material accomplishments; on the other hand, there are those who deplore its antipathy to freedom of expression.
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Kelan Martin scored 26 points and Butler rolled past DePaul 80-57 on Saturday.
Martin, the second-leading scorer in the Big East, had 19 points in the first half when the Bulldogs (17-7, 7-4 Big East) took a 10-point lead with Martin hitting a 3-pointer to cap the first 20 minutes.
Martin added another 3-pointer to open the second half and the lead remained in double figures, reaching a high of 25 with 1:43 left on a 3-pointer by Campbell Donovan.
Paul Jorgensen had three of Butler's 10 3-pointers in scoring 13 points and Kamar Baldwin added 10 points for the Bulldogs, who have a four-game winning streak that started with a 79-67 win over the Blue Demons. Martin made 10 of his 11 free-throw attempts.
Marin Maric was the only DePaul (9-13, 2-8) player in double figures with 15.
DePaul committed 23 turnovers, 14 off steals, leading to 27 points.
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STEPHEN MOFFATT
Race 1 – SPICE KING (11): Has not shown much and will be looking for further.
ROY MAGNER
Trainer could not be contacted for comment.
MATTHEW DE KOCK FOR MIKE DE KOCK
Race 2 – ONAMISSION (6): I expect her to be green but running on at the end. She will improve from this run and I feel it will be tough to beat the experienced runners here.
CORNE SPIES
Race 2 – STAR PROFILE (9): Hopefully she can find the money.
ERICO VERDONESE
No comment.
DIANNE STENGER
Race 9 – FORTUNATE (10): She will need the run
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'The law should deal with them': South Sudanese leaders speak out over fears of reprisal attacks after two teenagers are charged with raping an 18-year-old woman at a New Year's Eve party Three South Sudanese males charged with raping an 18-year-old girl at a party on New Year's Eve have been condemned by their own community. Norman Massimino and Beshoi Butros, both 18, were each charged with the aggressive sexual assault of an 18-year-old woman at a Sydney apartment block between 10pm on December 31 and 2.40am the next day.
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Former Vice President Joe Biden has been elected chair of the board of trustees at Philadelphia’s National Constitution Center.
The center made the announcement Wednesday that Biden will succeed former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, whose term ended in January.
Jeffrey Rosen, President and CEO of the center, says Biden’s “love for the constitution, and passion for teaching all Americans about its enduring principles, have inspired people around the world.”
Biden says he’s honored to succeed former presidents Bill Clinton and George H.W. Bush at the head of such a “national treasure.”
Biden will also be splitting his time between programs at the University of Delaware and the University of Pennsylvania as part of his post-White House life.
Every Valentine's Day needs a soundtrack, whether you've got reservations for a special dinner, are spending the night in or just hanging out with Pal-entines. Here's a playlist with a little something for everyone - even those who hate Cupid's favorite day.
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A Canadian company has agreed to purchase Wisconsin’s only oil refinery, located in Superior. Calgary-based Husky Energy has announced it will buy the 50,000 barrel per day refinery for $435 million in cash.
Husky says it plans to retain the approximately 180 workers at the refinery. The firm refines heavy oil from oil sands and conventional operations in western Canada.
The company employees 5,200 people and produces 320,000 barrels of oil per day. Calumet originally acquired the refinery in 2011 from Murphy Oil. The Superior refinery opened under the Lake Superior Refining Company name in 1950 and had been operated by Murphy since 1958.
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* Digi International Inc - ‍announced immediate availability of its patented Digi Data Logger,​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
March 18 (Reuters) - ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY CO:
* FY NET PROFIT ATTRIBUTABLE TO SHAREHOLDERS 8.2 MILLION DINARS VERSUS 5.9 MILLION DINARS YEAR AGO
* BOARD PROPOSES CASH DIVIDEND OF 20 FILS PER SHARE FOR YEAR 2017
* FY TOTAL OPERATING REVENUE 168.5 MILLION DINARS VERSUS 99.1 MILLION DINARS YEAR AGO Source:(bit.ly/2tWRE4p) Further company coverage:
17:13 Reported News Briefs Av 22, 5777 , 14/08/17 Av 22, 5777 , 14/08/17 Watch: Children 'shoot' policemen on Temple Mount Read more Arab children are documented pretending to shoot policemen on the Temple Mount a month after terrorists murder police at the Jerusalem holy site. ► ◄ Last Briefs
May 2 LHC Group Inc:
* LHC Group and Baptist announce joint venture to provide home health and hospice care
* Expects annualized revenue from the JV transaction of approximately $25 million
* Expects JV transaction will be slightly accretive to LHC Group’s 2017 earnings per share
* Co, Baptist sign definitive agreement to form new joint venture to enhance home health and hospice services in Tennessee and Mississippi Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Raj Giri (@RajGiri_303), Chris Featherstone and Glenn Rubenstein (@GlennRubenstein) are back for the latest edition of the Wrestling Inc. podcast, which starts at noon ET. Topics include:
- WWE SmackDown Review
- John Cena praising Velveteen Dream.
- CM Punk's trial.
- Seth Rollins saying The Undertaker should retire.
- Io Shirai heading to WWE.
And more!
You can watch the full episode in the video above and join our live chat for the show on our YouTube channel at youtube.com/WrestlingINC.
The Wrestling Inc. Podcast airs every Monday immediately following RAW, Wednesdays at noon ET and post-WWE PPV Sundays immediately after the event with Matt Morgan, Glenn Rubenstein and Raj Giri. Replays are streamed on our Facebook page Facebook.com/WrestlingINC the following day at noon ET except for the Wednesday podcast, which is available the same day at 3pm ET.
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Finn Harps lost Monday night’s EA Sports Cup tie 1-0 to Sligo Rovers in Ballybofey but more pressing concerns centred around the three Harps players hospitalised.
The most serious is goalkeeper Harry Doherty who was taken off the pitch by ambulance following a clash of heads with Packie Mailey.
The game was held up for 25 minutes as medical teams attended both players. Mailey was also taken to Letterkenny University Hospital.
The third player was BJ Banda, the man of the match against Derry was stretchered off with a knee injury.
Speaking afterwards with Diarmaid Doherty, Harps assistant manager Paul Hegarty said they were pleased with how Harps were playing right up until the Doherty Mailey incident.
Paul was hopeful on his players recovery from three serious injuries…
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Prince summoned the rhythm section from his New Power Generation band in the early hours of June 14, 1993 for what became an impromptu power-trio record.
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This Is Us has already filmed portions of its series finale. [Brakes screech.] Yes, series finale!
Dan Fogelman revealed the news at the NBC drama's FYC panel, which featured Mandy Moore , Milo Ventimiglia, Susan Kelechi Watson, Chrissy Metz, Justin Hartley and Chris Sullivan. Sterling K. Brown appeared via video from New York. NBC ordered two additional seasons of This Is Us during the show's freshman run.
"We have a story to tell and we want to do this the right way," Fogelman said on the panel.
Planning a series finale from the start is not an uncommon practice for a TV show.
Tiny rapeseeds were long crushed for their multipurpose oil, but the product was unhealthy. A Canadian weeded out the bad and gave the world a new crop Among the 25 ingredients in chef Jason Bangerter's terroir salad are marigolds, wild berries and ground black almonds, all grown within a short walk of his kitchen.
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Don’t blame me for Lagos PDP crisis – Kashamu
A PDP faction in Lagos State is aligning with the Labour Party.
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Politically connected businessman Peter-Paul Ngwenya had waited "patiently" for his money and had become "agitated" when his business associates refused to pay him‚ the Randburg Magistrate's Court heard on Tuesday.
"He waited patiently for his money‚” Ngwenya's lawyer‚ Bevin Ndebele‚ said‚ adding that Ngwenya’s business associates’ “conduct to ignore the accused (Ngweya) and failure to pay him resulted in him being agitated”.
Ngwenya‚ who spent almost five years on Robben island‚ is on trial on a charge of crimen injuria for calling his long-term friend and former business associate Fani Titi a k****r in an sms.
In the same sms‚ Ngwenya tells Aqeel Patel‚ the managing director of MRC Media‚ that “you will bleed” and that Titi “will see his mother”‚ which Titi regarded as a threat to his life since Ngwenya knew his mother had died.
The conflict between Ngwenya and Titi‚ who had been friends for 20 years‚ stems from a multimillion-rand deal that went sour.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Police have arrested a suspect in connection with a stabbing at Vermijo Park Monday morning.
It happened just before 11 a.m. at the park located at 1601 W. Vermijo Avenue.
Police say one victim was found at the park with a minor stab wound to the back of the left shoulder. The victim was treated at the scene.
Witnesses told police the suspect, later identified as Jacie Durie Page Whisenhunt, had fled the scene and was later spotted walking east along the north side of Fountain Creek.
Police say Whisenhunt was trying to hide under a cardboard box when contacted by police. Whisenhunt was taken into custody without incident.
The New York Times' James Stewart discusses Disney CEO Bob Iger's staying with the company past his 2019 contract as Disney buys some of Twenty-First Century Fox's assets. The “Fast Money” traders weigh in.
INDIANAPOLIS (AP)  Indiana's Democratic Party chairman is urging Republican Attorney General Curtis Hill to resign after he was investigated because four women accused him of inappropriate touching.
Chairman John Zody said the allegations against Hill are "beyond troubling and wildly inappropriate."
Indiana Republican Party Chairman Kyle Hupfer says the GOP has "zero tolerance for sexual harassment," but stopped short of calling for Hill's resignation.
Hill's office did not respond to a request for comment Tuesday morning. He previously denied the accusations.
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An eight-page memo detailing the accusations states that a lawmaker and three legislative staffers said Hill inappropriately touched them during a party on the final night of Indiana's legislative session.
The Indianapolis Star was the first to report on the memo, which was independently obtained by The Associated Press.
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SAN DIEGO (KUSI) — Groundbreaking is scheduled Monday for a 2.6-acre neighborhood park in Southcrest.
The park in the economically disadvantaged community will include an amphitheater, basketball court, skate park, and jogging/walking trails with exercise stations.
Called Southcrest Trails Neighborhood Park, the $1.7 million facility will also feature security lighting, children's play areas, benches, picnic areas and shelters, barbecues, landscaping and irrigation, and public artwork, according to Civic San Diego, a city agency assisting with the project.
The property is the last part of 66 acres that had been cleared away in 1972 to build a freeway, but the highway project was abandoned six years later. Most of the land has since been filled in by homes, commercial development and a school.
Civic San Diego expects construction to wrap up early next year.
Candy sent to crime lab after health issues arise
NEW LONDON, Wis. (AP) — New London police have sent piece of candy from a St. Patrick's Day parade to the State Crime Laboratory to see if it's tainted.
Police warned people not to eat candy they got at Saturday's parade over concerns it may be contaminated. They received about 10 complaints about children and others developing temporary numbness or rash since Saturday.
Authorities sent a Tootsie Roll from one complainant to the lab for testing. No one has been hospitalized as a result of eating the candy.
SHARE COPY LINK Miami-Dade Firefighters and Paradmedics responded to an emergency call at Palmetto Bay Village Center in Palmetto Bay, FL, where window washers nearly fell from a 6 story building before being rescued on Tuesday, April 24, 2018. Daniel A. Varela
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The disclosure by Britain's Prince Harry that he struggled with grief for many years following his mother's car-crash death before seeking counseling will have a "real and positive impact" on perceptions about the impact of loss on mental health, according to a leading psychiatrist in the United Kingdom.
"I think that in just 25 minutes he has achieved more good than I have in 25 years. He is an incredibly powerful role model and has a reach that we can only dream of," wrote Royal College of Psychiatrists president Sir Simon Wessely in an editorial, published in The Telegraph.
In a podcast released earlier in the day, Prince Harry revealed that he avoided talking about the tragedy for two decades before finally getting professional help.
"To have an advocate such as Prince Harry discussing so openly the impact of the death of his mother on his own mental health will make a huge difference to the way we discuss grief," Wessely wrote.
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Coaching Carousel Shakes Up Group Of 5 Pecking Order The coaching carousel could have an impact on which teams from outside the five major conferences have the most success this season.
Keidel: Has Mayweather Really Lost A Step?During a recent sit-down with Stephen A Smith, Mayweather mused over his upcoming fight, and made some unusually self-effacing assertions. Most notably, that he's lost a step and that McGregor is not only the younger man, but also larger and stronger. So, says Mayweather, this is the first time his foe as the edge, at least on paper.
The Atlanta airport’s changes to rideshare pickup locations scheduled to take effect Wednesday shouldn’t affect travelers accustomed to hailing Uber or Lyft at the international terminal.
Harsfield-Jackson officials announced Monday that the airport would move pickups by rideshare providers to the economy parking lots, about a five-minute walk from the north or south terminals on the domestic side, according to the airport.
Travelers arriving in the international terminal can continue to be picked up at the outer curbside…Read more on our Airport City site.
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web.
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In the Republic
On December 11-16 no precipitation is predicted.
South-west wind speed is 3-8 m/s.
On December 14-15 in Lori, Tavush, Syunik and Artsakh the air temperature will go down by 3-4 degrees.
In Yerevan
On December 11-16 no precipitation is predicted.
“Shares of Apple Inc. tumbled 4.4% to $160.37, the lowest close in over three months, and enough to kick off the first official correction in 15 month,” Tomi Kilgore reports for MarketWatch. “The stock has now lost 10.5% since it closed at a record $179.26 on Jan. 18.”
“The last time Apple suffered a correction was when it fell 10.6% from the Oct. 25, 2016, close of $118.25 to Nov. 14, 2016, closing low of $105.71,” Kilgore reports. “In addition, Apple closed just 0.6% above its 200-day moving average, which many view as a dividing line between longer-term uptrends and downtrends.”
Kilgore reports, “The 200-day moving average currently comes in at $159.47, according the FactSet.”
Read more in the full article here.
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Update: 6:09PM A 53-year-old man of Wailekutu in Lami was produced at the Suva Magistrates Court this afternoon for the death of Police Special Constable Eroni Daugunu.
Pateresio Finau appeared before Magistrate Waleen George.
He is charged with one count of dangerous driving occasioning death, one count of fail to stop after an accident, one count of fail to comply with requirements following an accident and one count of fail to report after an accident.
Mr Finau was alleged to have been driving a white motor vehicle that mowed Mr Daugunu to death in a hit and run incident along Walu Bay in Suva earlier this month.
He has been granted bail and will reappear in court on September 4.
Davis logged nine tackles, one sack and one forced fumble during Sunday's 24-21 victory over the Buccaneers.
Davis has been losing playing time to Tahir Whitehead in recent weeks, as defensive coordinator Teryl Austin believes the rookie is struggling in pass coverage, per Kyle Meinke of MLive.com. With that said, Davis is still seeing 50-plus snaps on a regular basis and particularly made the most of his decreased role on Sunday by logging the second sack of his young career. Combined with him matching the season-high nine tackles he set in Week 1 -- while recording his first forced fumble as a pro -- this clearly represents Davis' best performance of the season, statistically speaking. The Florida product will look to continue his development in a Week 15 matchup with the Bears.
French police say an 8-year-old girl was killed and at least five people were injured when a driver slammed his car into the sidewalk cafe of a pizza restaurant in a small town east of Paris.
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An official with the national gendarme service said the driver was arrested soon after the incident Monday night in the town of Sept-Sorts.
The official said it is unclear whether the act was deliberate. The official was not authorized to be publicly named according to police policy.
An Algerian man drove his car into a group of French soldiers last week, and a truck attack in the French city of Nice left 86 people dead a little more than a year ago. Several other countries have seen cars used as weapons in recent years.
The mother of Shane MacGowan, frontman for The Pogues, has been killed in a road crash in the Republic of Ireland. Therese MacGowan, who is in her late 80s, died in the crash near Silvermines, County Tipperary at about 15:00 local time.
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YEREVAN, APRIL 17, ARMENPRESS. After the release of the constitutional referendum results, Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced readiness to re-initiate death penalty in the country, Cumhurriyet reported.
“If the decision on re-introducing death penalty is passed in the Parliament, I will ratify it. If it doesn’t pass, we will hold another referendum on introducing death penalty”, he said.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has declared victory in the referendum on Turkey’s constitutional reform package, RT reports.
With most of the ballots opened, over 51 percent of voters have supported expanding the powers of president.
Turkey’s largest cities however, Istanbul, Ankara and Izmir, voted no.
When it comes to finding and keeping good employees, Top 100 dealers are the businesses that just get it. They are willing to make investments that keep their employees happy, show they value their teams and provide the means for those individuals to have a life outside their job.
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From accident reduction and exonerations to reduced insurance costs, safety leaders share why video was the right choice and the results to prove it.
“Our risk was reduced by 85%.”
“We experienced a 50% reduction in crashes.”
“We saw the time to claim closure reduced 1/3.”
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B.C.'s police watchdog is investigating a man's death in Surrey after police tried to arrest him.
The Independent Investigations Office says Surrey RCMP received calls about a "distraught" man who was standing in the intersection of 10th Avenue and 161A Street in South Surrey and screaming at around 1:30 p.m. PT Monday.
Surrey RCMP says officers attempted to speak with the man before deciding to arrest him.
The arrest attempt turned into a physical struggle, the IIO said in a statement, and the suspect went into cardiac arrest.
Surrey RCMP says paramedics attempted to save him, but he died at the scene around 3 p.m.
An investigation has been opened, the IIO said, and witnesses are asked to contact investigators.
Surrey RCMP says the area around the intersection has been cordoned off for the investigation.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Shanghai Kaichuang Marine International Co Ltd :
* Says it completed issuance of 38.3 million new shares of the company in private placement and raised 600 million yuan in total
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/Mcz9gs
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
NEW YORK (AP) — John Oliver has trolled his way to the top.
The HBO host’s spoof of a new picture book by the wife and daughter of Vice President Mike Pence was No. 1 on Amazon.com as of midday Monday.
“Marlon Bundo’s Day in the Life of a Vice President” is a tribute to the Pence family’s beloved rabbit. It was written by the vice president’s daughter, Charlotte Pence, and illustrated by his wife, Karen Pence.
Oliver’s book, which he announced over the weekend, is called “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Presents A Day in the Life of Marlon Bundo.” The story is the same, almost: This Marlon Bundo is in love with a male bunny.
The parody book was written by “Last Week” contributor Jill Twiss and illustrated by EG Keller.
CAIRO (AP) — Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered more than 1,000 statues and 10 sarcophagi in an ancient noble’s tomb on the west bank of the Nile River in Luxor.
The Antiquities Ministry said Tuesday that the tomb was built for a judge during the New Kingdom period, from roughly 1,500 to 1,000 B.C.
The tomb comprised an open courtyard leading to two halls, one containing four ancient coffins and the other including a chamber that houses six. The head of archaeological mission, Mostafa el-Waziri, says another chamber was found containing the statues, which depict kings from different dynasties.
He said archaeologists expect to find even more statues as the dig continues.
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) - After Afrin victory, Turkey's president vows to expand military operations into other Kurdish-held areas in Syria, Iraq.
ABU DHABI, April 20 Russia has agreed on a preliminary basis to extend beyond June the agreement among global oil producers to cut output, Kuwait's oil minister Essam al-Marzouq told reporters on Thursday.
"Russia is on board preliminarily....Compliance from Russia is very good. Everyone will continue on the same level," he said.
Marzouq also said the rate of compliance with the agreement among OPEC and non-OPEC producers combined in March was over 90 percent. (Reporting by OPEC team; Writing by Andrew Torchia)
They are tuning into the underwater conversations with special microphones and using it to gain an understanding of the health of the river.
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A Sheffield man is due in court today charged with seven terrorism offences.
The 22-year-old stands accused of three counts of possessing a record of a kind likely to be useful to a person committing or preparing an act of terrorism.
He is also charged with four counts of disseminating terrorist publications.
The defendant was charged under the Terrorism Act following an investigation by the North East Counter Terrorism Unit, which was supported by South Yorkshire Police.
He is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates Court today.
March 19 (Reuters) - PALM HILLS DEVELOPMENTS COMPANY :
* SAYS UP P CAPITAL INVESTMENT BUYS 128.1 MILLION SHARES IN CO, RAISES STAKE TO 16.51 PERCENT
* SAYS AABAR INVESTMENTS SELLS 128.1 MILLION SHARES IN CO FOR EGP 525.3 MILLION Source: (bit.ly/2G8491U) Source: (bit.ly/2IAWxTW) Further company coverage:
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 4' game
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Louisiana Lottery's "Pick 4" game were:
9-1-6-7
(nine, one, six, seven)
New legislation governing child care and early-learning centres on P.E.I. came into effect Jan. 1.
The Early Learning and Child Care Act was actually passed by the legislature back in 2010, but was never brought into force.
Government officials say there were a number of reasons for the delay, including several years needed to write the regulations.
The new act includes updated health and safety requirements for childcare centres, stipulations on equipment to be used and curriculum to be followed.
It also includes new enforcement measures that the government says will strengthen the ability of the Child Care Facilities Board to make sure child-care centres, both licensed and unlicensed, comply with the legislation.
Ronnie makes an announcement about the plane being overbooked and makes an offer to the passengers.
CAIRO May 2 Juhayna, Egypt's biggest listed producer of packaged juice and dairy products, posted a 28 percent decline in first quarter net profits on Tuesday, saying a steep increase in the cost of raw materials had hit its bottom line.
The company said in a statement that net profit for the first quarter was 58.257 million Egyptian pounds ($3.22 million), down from 80.419 million in the same period a year earlier.
Sales inched up, however, reaching 1.287 billion pounds in the first quarter compared to 1.104 billion a year earlier.
Food inflation has soared since import-dependent Egypt floated its pound currency in November, hitting more than 40 percent in March and hurting company profits.
($1 = 18.0700 Egyptian pounds) (Reporting by Ehab Farouk,; Writing by Lin Noueihed; Editing by Giles Elgood)
Breaking Toons: Kejriwal Shows Who’s the Boss
Arvind Kejriwal got a major victory in his long-running fight for administrative powers to run the national capital and a shot in the arm ahead of the 2019 elections as the Supreme Court ruled that the L-G cannot obstruct Delhi government's policy decisions as he has no independent power and was bound by the elected dispensation's advice.
The Evansville Otters have been explosive at the plate so far this season.
Catcher Dane Phillips has stepped up in a huge way with a .351 batting average, and a team high 9 home runs.
Otters manager Andy McCauley believes there is a strong chance Phillips will get a call up with the way he has been performing.
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BERLIN U.S. President Donald Trump and German Chancellor Angela Merkel discussed the situation in Afghanistan and eastern Ukraine on the telephone on Wednesday, a German government spokesman said on Thursday, echoing a readout from the White House.
"The Chancellor informed the President in particular about the current status of the efforts to implement the Minsk (ceasefire) agreements. They agreed to cooperate further on this," said Steffen Seibert in a statement.
(Reporting by Emma Thomasson and Madeline Chambers)
Dec 12 (Reuters) - Fonfun Corp
* Says Hill & Partners cuts voting power in the co to 0 percent from 19 percent (530,000 shares)
* Says Ibuki Japan Fund raises voting power in the co to 19 percent (530,000 shares) from 0 percent and becomes co’s second biggest shareholder
* Change occurred on Dec. 12
Source text in Japanese: goo.gl/Vj1rQU
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
Baku. 23 August. REPORT.AZ/ At least 74 people were injured after a passenger train derailed early Wednesday in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, 4 are in critical condition.
Report informs citing the ANI.
According to officials, 10 coaches of Delhi-bound Kaifiyat Express derailed in Auraiya district, about 180 km from Lucknow, the capital city of Uttar Pradesh.
Earlier, 40 victims were reported.
So far no causality has been reported in the accident.
The New Hanover County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help to locate a man wanted on several charges following a domestic-related incident in the Wrightsboro community on Thursday.
According to officials, Braxton Edward Beaver, 20, is wanted on charges of second-degree kidnapping, assault on a female, and injury to personal property.
Beaver allegedly assaulted his girlfriend by forcing her into a car then holding her by force. He then left his home, located at 2630 Castle Hayne Road, and drove to Carolina Beach.
The victim suffered minor injuries, according to sheriff's office officials.
Beaver was last seen in the area of 1314 South Lake Park Boulevard in Carolina Beach.
He also has outstanding warrants for drug-related offenses.
If you have any information on Beaver’s whereabouts, please contact the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office 910-798-4162 or a submit an anonymous tip at https://www.newhanoversheriff.com/submit-a-crime-tip/.
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HEADLINER: Timmy the Teeth (American Fork, UT)
A self-described “Cowboy from the Crypt”, Timmy The Teeth has unknowingly found his way to the forefront of a new musical brand as genuine as his personality. Drawing from a tradition that spans a great deal of the traditional American songbook, Timmy sings about the kinds of things we’re all thinking but not saying.
MIDDLE: Whippoorwill (Ft. Collins, CO)
Whippoorwill is in their element with raw, authentic, stripped-down performances that nod to icons Neil Young and Lucinda Williams. There is spirituality steeped in the country backdrops they write from and a deep reverence for the landscapes that raised them.
OPENER: Jason Tyler Burton Band
Jason Tyler Burton is a wanderer, a soul-searching adventurer who writes songs about the journey. His songs and stories are heart felt, reflecting a search for meaning and home, with a voice and lyrics that invite you to lean in a little, and really listen.
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Virginia lawmakers are killing far fewer bills on unrecorded votes than they have in the past.
The Richmond Times-Dispatch reports that the percentage of bills killed without a recorded vote dropped from about 55 percent in 2017 to less than 30 percent in 2018. The figures were calculated by the nonprofit Virginia Public Access Project.
Republican Sen. Amanda Chase, who co-founded the legislative Transparency Caucus, said she's pleased that more bills are receiving recorded votes. This year the House required recorded votes in subcommittee hearings.
Both the House and the Senate also started livestreaming some committee hearings this year.
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LONDON — Arsenal record signing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang made a scoring debut and Henrikh Mkhitaryan provided three assists on his first start.
But Aaron Ramsey seized the limelight from the January recruits by scoring a hat trick as Arsenal crushed Everton 5-1 in the English Premier League on Saturday.
It was an emphatic response from Arsenal to losing at Swansea 3-1 on Tuesday a day before Aubameyang joined from Borussia Dortmund for $80 million.
Aubameyang dinked the ball over goalkeeper Jordan Pickford for Arsenal's fourth in the 37th minute after being set up by Mkhitaryan.
In a release, the Highway Patrol said the man had been stopped on the south side of the tracks on Main Street before the crash, which was reported at 12:16 a.m. Monday, where barricades with flashing lights blocked the road.
The train, estimated to be traveling 40 to 45 mph, struck the passenger side of the vehicle. Two BNSF employees on the train were not injured.
The man, whose name was not released, was taken to Heart of America Hospital in Rugby, but died from injuries sustained in the crash.
The Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.
Not only does the remake have the opportunity to build upon what its predecessor did, but it will probably be more cohesive. From the looks of the trailer and casting it does not seem like this film will go back and forth to different points in the characters' lives, which is something the miniseries was able to do with its two parts. Muschietti's vision of King's popular novel seems to be coming along quite horrifically, to many fans' delight.
I'm doing some research trying to learn how design is structured in organisations, specifically questions like: - Where does design report into? - Are the teams embedded in engineering? - How do product managers and designers interact?
Any insight into your company? Do you know of any information out on the web already?
March 29 Immunovaccine Inc:
* Immunovaccine announces positive interim clinical data from ovarian cancer study of DPX-survivac in combination with epacadostat
* Immunovaccine Inc - based on interim analysis, combination therapy appears to have an acceptable safety profile
* Immunovaccine - at time of interim analysis, 3 of 4 patients exhibited stable disease, while fourth patient continued to progress and discontinued trial
* Immunovaccine Inc - expects to complete enrollment and issue topline data by end of 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The blanket of snow yesterday created picturesque scenes and hours of fun for children across West Suffolk.
Following an appeal on social media, the Bury Free Press received a flurry of photos of the winter wonderland scenes.
See a selection of the pictures in this video.
RENDA BROADCASTING/JACKSONVILLE has tapped RANDY SAVAGE (a.k.a. BRUCE MURRY) as OM of its two station cluster, which includes Country WGNE and AC WEJZ. SAVAGE succeeds CHUCK BECK, who recently left the position.
SAVAGE joins from CUMULUS/WILKES BARRE-SCRANTON, PA where he has served as OM since JANUARY. He previously spent 20 years at RENDA/FT. MYERS, FL as OM and PD of Country WWGR. No word yet on plans for the position SAVAGE leaves behind in WILKES BARRE-SCRANTON.
School officials say a Poteau school teacher died following a crash with a semi Wednesday evening.
Poteau Schools Superintendent Don Sjoberg told KFSM, the CBS affiliate in Fort Smith, 46-year-old Jerry Carpenter was a science teacher at the high school.
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol says the 6:18 p.m. crash happened on Highway 270, about 6 miles west of Wister.
Troopers said Carpenter was headed west when his 2013 Chevy pickup went left of center and struck an eastbound 2015 Freightliner driven by Marvin Pettygrew, 61, of Booneville, Arkansas.
The OHP says Jerry Carpenter was pronounced dead at the scene. The semi driver was treated and released from the Poteau hospital.
Their report states both drivers were wearing their seat belts.
Sjoberg says counselors will at the high school Thursday for students and teachers.
Two major newspapers make #Zenit boss Roberto Mancini the favourite to become #Italy’s next CT https://t.co/zVmP3u3x7S #Azzurri pic.twitter.com/tHsGLUtWKl
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Nollywood actress, Rosaline Meurer, is just one strong woman that has been able to brace up and move ahead with her life and career after being alleged to be the side chick to Tonto Dikeh’s hubby, Olakunle Churchill.
Well, since the failed marriage of Tonto Dikeh, her hubby seems to be doing fine without her though as he ensures good division of labour in his various owned foundations.
While he is busy in another state or country carrying out his charity works, Rosy is also busy representing him in other places as she keeps him posted on new development.
She is an actress but she can’t depend on acting alone as she tries to survive through other means just over the weekend, the actress disclosed that after a hectic day, she is going out with bae for vacation.
Base on what she shared, she wrote, “Goodbye lasgidi! #work #vacation #delta #business #flightcuddles #cantwait #love #offagain #travellingwithbae #everythingrosy #rosykisses #QueenOfAllQueens .”
Be honest: Does your heart skip a beat when you see a medicine cabinet full of the very best skin care ? Skin has always been in, but the days of slapping on any old moisturizer are long gone—now, having a curated routine is completely normal, and you’d be hard-pressed to find a Sephora shopper who doesn’t know the difference between essences and toners. Critics might call such a devotion vapid or useless, among other things, but we firmly believe putting time and energy into a skin care regimen isn't an empty pastime. So whether it's a vital part of your self-care, you're looking for something specific to add to your top shelf, or you're just curious about what the latest and greatest exfoliator is, take a look at the winners our judges say truly had an impact on their skin.
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April 3 The sale of debt by states, cities, schools and other issuers in the U.S. municipal bond market totaled $86.5 billion in 2017's first quarter, a drop of 9.5 percent from the same period in 2016, according to Thomson Reuters data on Monday.
Citigroup Inc was the top underwriter of muni bonds during the first three months of 2017 with $14.25 billion of debt in 123 deals.
Bank of America Merrill Lynch ranked second with $11 billion of debt in 118 deals, while J.P. Morgan Securities was third with $7.77 billion in 86 deals.
California was the first quarter's top issuer, selling $2.79 billion of debt, followed by two New York issuers. The Empire State Development Corp sold $1.8 billion and the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority sold $1.2 billion. (Reporting By Karen Pierog; Editing by Andrew Hay)
A measure of factory activity in the U.S. Upper Midwest fell in April, retreating from its strongest level in over two years, but it still marked a sixth consecutive month of manufacturing growth in the region, a private survey released on Friday showed.
Marquette University and the Institute for Supply Management-Milwaukee said their seasonally adjusted index on manufacturing in the Milwaukee region fell to 57.87 in April from 61.77 in March, the highest since November 2014.
A reading above 50 indicates regional factory activity is expanding.
(Reporting by Richard Leong; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
Stately, brick home on private, fenced, park-like .79 acres at end of cul-de-sac in beautiful Arbor Ridge. Gourmet eat-in kitchen opens to family room with double sided fireplace, gathering island and yard views. First floor office with coffered ceilings. Four season sun porch with fireplace. Large master bedroom with newly updated bathroom and his and her closets. Well thought out floor plan, two story foyer, front and back staircases, two powder rooms, large mud room/laundry room. Four bedrooms with fifth bedroom in lower level with full bathroom. Large recreation room with plenty of built-ins for storage. Large additional storage room, exercise room. Generator. Three car attached garage. Walk to commuter train, Everett School, shops and more. This lovely and updated home checks all the boxes!
Kim Phillips loads a fifty-pound bag of industrial hemp seeds into her car after picking up a load of seeds from the Montana Department of Agriculture in Helena, Mont. After a year of battling federal regulations, Phillips on Wednesday, May 30, 2018, received a contract to use federally controlled water for irrigation. Independent Record via AP Thom Bridge
March 31 Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings Limited
* Discloseable transaction in relation to acquisition of properties
* Deal for total consideration of HK$152.4 million
* Unit and vendor entered into agreement
* Purchaser has agreed to acquire and vendor has agreed to sell entire issued share capital Source text (bit.ly/2nqG5uC) Further company coverage:
In accordance with a memo and ballot mailed May 3, 2017, the voting on two proposals to reclassify KSHSAA member schools has now been comple…
ORILLIA, Ont. — The Ontario Provincial Police says two of its officers are facing criminal charges in relation to an alleged incident that took place more than six years ago.
Police say their investigation focused on the aftermath of a collision near the Cape Croker First Nation in 2011.
They say two off-road vehicles collided, resulting in serious injuries for one unidentified person.
Police say they got word of potential alleged wrong-doing last month and launched an investigation, resulting in charges against two officers who each had more than a decade and a half of experience on the force.
Police have charged Staff Sgt. Wayne Thompson, the detachment commander of the Bruce Peninsula OPP, and acting Staff Sgt. Kevin Muir, operations manager with the Grey County OPP, with one count each of breach of trust and obstruction of justice.
They say both officers were off duty at the time of the alleged incident.
Disney on Ice brings the animated fantasy “Frozen” to life on the rink at the XL Center in Hartford for eight performances Jan. 11 to 15.
The entire adventure of the two beloved sisters Anna and Elsa will be told, and audience members will be encouraged to sing along to such tunes as “Let It Go,” “Do you Want To Build a Snowman?” and “Fixer Upper.”
Also appearing will be Mickey and Minnie and other Disney princesses and characters from “Toy Story,” “Finding Nemo” and “The Lion King.”
Performances are Jan. 11 and 12 at 7 p.m.; Jan. 13 at 11 am., 3 and 7 p.m.; Jan. 14 at 1 and 4:30 p.m.; and Jan. 15 at 1 p.m. Tickets start at $15 at xlcenter.com or at the XL Center box office.
15, 22, and 18. Those are the three ages of Canada’s goal-scorers Jordyn Huitema, Janine Beckie, and Deanne Rose from Sunday’s match against Costa Rica. For a side that has always relied upon their veterans it appears that their young players are being given a chance to shine. Despite having a roster stacked with veteran talent it was Canada’s young stars that lifted the 20,628 supporters at BMO Field in Toronto to their feet and gave their side the 6-0 win.
Beckie would earn her first trick of her international career with goals in the 6th, 13th, and 21 minutes. Huitema (73′ and 74′) would add a brace late ( while Rose would get the scoring going early with a second minute stunner.
On hand to cover the match was Prost Amerika David Chant. You can check out some of his shots from the match below and the full gallery on SmugMug. You can also give him your thoughts on Instagram.
Putin asks Russians to head to the polls and vote in the country's presidential election this Sunday. Rough cut (no reporter narration)
KHAMMAM: In a fresh attack by the banned CPI-Maoists, over 100 of them armed with lethal weapons including mortars and LMGs attacked a security base camp at Toggudem in Chhattisgarh, which is just one kilometer away from Telangana border on Saturday. About four Maoists and a security personnel were reportedly injured in the exchange of fire which lasted for over an hour. A high alert has been sounded on the Telangana-Chhattishgarh border after the incident.
Sources said the highly armed Maoists attacked the camp of district reserve guards, special task force and armed forces in the wee hours of Saturday. However, the alert security personnel retaliated pushing the Maoists behind. According to sources Chhattisgarh government had set up the camp at Toggudem village to restrict the movement of Maoists.
Amber Heard is seemingly enjoying some schadenfreude as the Australian politician who threatened to destroy her beloved dogs over biosecurity laws may have to resign.
Barnaby Joyce, the Deputy Prime Minister, recently found out his father was born in New Zealand and therefore he has dual citizenship.
Under Australian laws, to become an MP one has to renounce all other citizenships before running - which means he may have to stand down.
Amber Heard was overjoyed, tweeting: "When @Barnaby_Joyce said 'no one is above the law' I didn't realize he meant New Zealand law".
REVISED plans for a new sports pavilion on Whitchurch village green have been backed by the cricket club.
The parish council wants to replace the current building because it is dilapidated.
It originally wanted to use the same site but found this would not be practical because it would damage the roots of protected trees and the trees would eventually cause subsidence anyway.
Instead, it plans to put the pavilion near the south-eastern corner of the site off Eastfield Lane, where the cricket nets are currently.
The cricket club says the nets could be replaced with mobile ones.
A planning application will be submitted to South Oxfordshire District Council, next year.
Three women and a six-year-old girl were killed while 26 others were injured when a bus they were travelling in collided with a tractor in Gariyaband district of Chhattisgarh .
The accident took place on Sunday night on Gariyaband-Raipur road when around 40 people were returning to Mana Basti village after attending a family function at Tarra Village near Rajim, Gariyaband additional superintendent of police Neha Pandey said.
“On their way back, when the bus reached near Shaymnagar it collided head on with a tractor and plunged into a roadside field leaving three women and a girl dead on the spot,” he added.
A police team rushed to the spot and admitted the injured to the hospital, Pandey said. “While 12 injured, some of them critically, were shifted to Dr BR Ambedkar Memorial Hospital in Raipur, 14 are undergoing treatment at the community health centre in Rajim.”
The victims have not been identified yet, she said, adding a case has been registered in this connection and probe is on.
On November 10, R.E.M. will release a deluxe 25th anniversary reissue of Automatic for the People (and accompanying merch). The reissue includes two previously unreleased demo recordings, “Mike’s Pop Song” and “Devil Rides Backwards.” The first was released digitally alongside the reissue announcement, and the latter can now be streamed below.
The actual 25th anniversary date of Automatic for the People was yesterday, October 5. You can pre-order the upcoming reissue here, then read SPIN’s contemporaneous feature on the band and original album review.
More than two tons of fireworks and materials were recovered Wednesday from a home in Lemont Township and charges are pending, according to Cook County sheriff's police.
At about 9:15 a.m., sheriff's police responded to a domestic trouble call at a home in the 14800 block of Kotlin Road and while investigating, officers saw what appeared to be boxes of fireworks just inside the front door, the department said in a news release.
Police received consent from one of the residents to search the home, where they found more than 4,000 pounds of fireworks as well as materials such as flash powder, tubes, fuses and plugs to make fireworks, police said.
A person is in custody but charges have not yet been announced.
Sheriff's police said they were assisted by other agencies, including the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
Discuss what rights and responsibilities we have as members of the Church, any regulations with regard to the teaching of the faith, about the Church acquiring or getting rid of church property, and what the crimes and punishments are discussed by the church. Msgr. Joe Diermeier will present. sarcenter.com, 715-443-2236
The Government must take the initiative and a reshuffle could help – but it will not include me​
Since failing to win a majority in June’s general election, Theresa May has endured a continual stream of derision and disrespect, accompanied by almost daily forecasts of her imminent political doom. So her achievement last week – for achievement it was – of pulling off the first stage of a deal to leave the European Union merits a reappraisal of her performance in office and a pause for breath on the part of her critics.
Of course, I am totally biased, having known her for 20 years and having always promoted her career. But even detractors should note that last week she played the trickiest of hands with skill.
She pulled back from an agreement when faced with an unexpected obstacle from the DUP, but had the decisiveness to push ahead with it in a revised form without thinking she had to satisfy...
(AP) - A federal judge has handed a lifeline to efforts to block the Dakota Access pipeline.
U.S. District Judge James Boasberg ruled Wednesday that the Army Corps of Engineers didn't adequately consider the possible impacts of an oil spill where the pipeline passes under Lake Oahe (oh-AH'-hey), a wide area of the Missouri River, in North Dakota.
Boasberg says the Army must redo its environmental analysis in certain sections and he'll consider later whether the pipeline must halt operations in the meantime.
The Standing Rock Sioux tribe, which has led opposition to the pipeline, called it a "significant victory."
A spokeswoman for Texas-based Energy Transfer Partners, the pipeline's developer, didn't immediately respond to messages.
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Execration Diatribes, the new album from Portuguese DM trio Pestifer is out now on Lavadome Productions. The band has also released a new lyric video for album cut "Brutal Eruption Of Chaos."
The album contains nine raging compositions of the finest death metal havoc. The new song, Order the album here.
Tracklisting:
“March Of The Dead Orchestra”
“Mars Exult”
“Brutal Eruption Of Chaos”
“Dark Dimensions”
“Enslavement Of God”
“Awaken By Death”
“Nothing Remains”
“Riding The Storms Of Hate MMXVI”
“Confront Death”
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Televangelist asks his followers for $54m for private jet
Televangelist Jesse Duplantis says that God told him he needed a fourth private plane and he’s asking his followers to foot the bill for $54 million.
In today's [BN] Blitz Daily Drive Podcast, Paul Peck and Kevin Sylvester of Buffalo Sports Page discuss the Jets trade for the No. 3 pick in the draft, and how that impacts the Bills' plans to select a top quarterback.
0:00 Jets trade with Colts for No. 3 pick in the NFL Draft
2:30 Why would the Jets make this move?
4:30 Bills reaction to this trade
5:45 Can Bills wait until pick No. 12 for their quarterback?
7:50 Two-Minute Drill: The QB order is not determined yet
You're finally allowed to stop holding your breath for a moment. Because considering all the surprises the last 12 months had in store, it's hard not to wonder what 2017 will bring.
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From 1968 until 1971, Asbury Park's Upstage Club was the quintessential place for local musicians to play original music. Many musicians got their starts at the club.
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The All Progressives Congress, APC, has acknowledged reports of a breakaway of some high-ranking members of the Party, who were formerly identified as the new Peoples Democratic Party (nPDP).
DAILY POST reports that the nPDP announced their breakaway on Wednesday in Abuja under a fresh alias, reformed APC, and appointed Alhaji Buba Galadima as its interim National Chairman.
Speaking to journalists on the development, the National Spokesman of the APC, Bolaji Abdullahi, said the National Working Committee of the party will speak again on the next steps for the APC.
However, he said the level of reaction will depend on the fullness of details it will receive on the matter.
He said: “We have report of a group of who have puportedly described themselves as a faction of our party.
“We will be able to give our reaction as soon as we get the full details and have the opportunity to review it.”
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JOPLIN, MO - Selected in the 23rd round of the Major League draft back on June 6th, sparks made it official in Arizona today. Per the Springfield News-Leader, Sparks stated he wanted to start his career early and get his foot in the door.
The Aurora grad earned an 11-1 record this past season, totaling 143 strikeouts over 75 innings, with a 0.93 ERA, on the way to a second straight state title for Aurora.
Sparks made it official today after having his physical with the rangers on Monday.
LANCASTER, N.H. — A Florida-based circus operator has agreed to pay $25,000 in fines to resolve criminal charges in New Hampshire following a tent collapse in 2015 that killed two people and injured dozens.
The Caledonian-Record reports (http://bit.ly/2lhdfyS) a prosecutor says the plea agreement resolves eight charges, including operating without a license, and ensures the state will receive money from a defendant who has limited funds.
Sarasota-based Walker International Events initially faced more than $200,000 in fines.
The agreement will need court approval. A March 8 hearing is scheduled.
The company, now out of business, also settled some lawsuits and agreed to pay federal safety fines.
Forty-one-year-old Robert Young and his 6-year-old daughter, Annabelle, of Concord, Vermont, died when a storm with 75 mph winds blew through the Lancaster Fairgrounds, toppling the tent.
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Check out what the Dynasty cast has to say about the new series!
From Nathalie Kelley, playing “Crystal Flores”
From Grant Show, playing “Blake Carrington”
From Rafael de La Fuente, playing “Samuel”
From James MacKay, playing “Stephen Carrington”
From Robert Christopher Riley, playing “Michael Culhane”
From Sam Adegoke, playing “Jeff Colby”
From Alan Dale, playing “Joseph Anders”
And here’s a first look at the show!
Dynasty premieres Wednesday, October 11th @ 9pm!
A woman fatally injured in a two-vehicle crash in Jurupa Valley was publicly identified Tuesday.
Anna Humphreys, 56, of Riverside was pronounced dead at Riverside Community Hospital about an hour after the crash at 5:35 p.m. Sunday at the intersection of Limonite Avenue and Peralta Place, the Riverside County coroner’s office said.
Two women and two juveniles were hurt in the crash, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department said. All four were taken to a hospital for treatment.
The Sheriff’s Department shut down Limonite Avenue between Camino Real to Avenida Juan Bautista for the crash and death investigation. Sheriff’s officials said they believe drugs and alcohol were factors in the crash.
FARMINGTON - The Farmington Public Library and Literacy Volunteers of Franklin and Somerset counties are announcing the winners of this spring’s poetry contest.
In the age category of 0 to 10 years of age:
• First Place: Owen Knapp
• Second Place: Henri McCourt
• Third Place: Madi Sutton
In the age category of 11 to 17 years of age:
• First Place: Jaidyn Stewart
• Second Place: Zion Lawrence
• Third Place: Grace Willingham
In the age category of 18 to 25 years of age:
• First Place: Chenoa Jackson
• Second Place: Mikayla Brown
• Third Place: Mikayla Brown
In the age category of 26 and older.
• First Place: Kelly Sterns
• Second Place: Anonymous
• Third Place: Lisa Panori
Organizers wish to thank every poet that entered into this spring’s contest, as well as judge Leah Kuehn. Her enthusiasm and expertise were a wonderful addition to the contest. Everyone is invited to the reading of the winning poems on April 27, from 6 to 8 in the evening, here at the Farmington Public Library.
MADISON -- Good Shepherd Parish invites friends and alumni of St. James School, Madison, to share their memories with retiring school secretary Mrs. Sharon Barry at an open house on Saturday, June 16, from 2 to 4 p.m. at St. James Church Hall, St. James Ct., Madison. A scholarship fund is being set up in her name. Money donated will be added to the Sister Kathleen/Bonnie Moschkau Fund and provide tuition help to St. James School families. Those who can’t attend the open house are encouraged to send their congratulatory messages and memories to St. James School, 1204 St. James Ct., Madison 53715, and they will be shared with Mrs. Barry, who is retiring after 50 years of service to the school and parish. Donations to the scholarship fund can also be sent to the school. For more information, contact Anne Kman at the parish office, 608-268-9930.
There’s nothing quite like beautiful people being beautiful.
We all knew the music video for Bruno Mar’s “Versace On The Floor” was gong to be sexy, but I don’t think anyone expected the music video to get down like this. Bruno Mars got the elegant Zendaya to star alongside him for this sexy jam and we couldn’t be more thankful.
Zendaya wasn’t afraid to put her Versace on the floor and the world is a better place for that.
Property agency Cushman & Wakefield has named a new head of its business covering London, promoting a partner who recently helped Apple and Facebook to line up offices in the capital.
Toby Ogden takes over from George Roberts, who has become the firm's head of the UK and Ireland. Ogden will oversee the agency's occupier representation, leasing, capital markets, residential, development and healthcare teams covering London.
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G20 should focus on crucial financial sector topics
G20 should focus on crucial financial sector topics
The next G20 Summit meeting will take place in three weeks in Hamburg, Germany on 7-8 July. The G7 was expanded to the G20 in 1999, after the East Asian financial-economic crisis, but limited to finance ministers and central bank governors. Immediately after the financial sector meltdown of 2008 the G20 format was raised to the level of heads of government. The G20 grouping of countries accounts for about three-fourths of world trade, four-fifths of global GDP and two-thirds of the world’s population. Spain is a permanent invitee. Representatives of the UN, World Bank, IMF, ...
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March 30 Figtree Holdings Ltd
* Unit entered into a joint venture agreement with existing shareholders
* Deal for consideration of RMB20.0 million
* Vibrant group, holding Co of Singapore Enterprises, is also a joint venture partner subscribing for a 31% stake in Pucheng for consideration of RMB31.0 million
* Purchase consideration represents approximately a 9.05% premium over share of net asset value of Pucheng
* Subscription is not expected to have a material impact on earnings per share of group for current financial year ending 31 December 2017
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What next for Sonia?
There is also no clarity yet on what role Sonia Gandhi will play in the party that she has led for 19 years.
Senior leader M Veerappa Moily said yesterday that Sonia Gandhi would continue to “guide the destiny” of the Congress.
"She will continue to play an effective role even though she is not (Congress) president. She is always looked upon as mother of the party; not only mother to Rahul Gandhi, but also mother to the party. She will continue to inspire and nurture the Congress," he said.
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Lakewood Presbyterian Church hosting a community choir for those who love to sing with others. The community choir, which will be led by Michael Clark, invites all people, thirteen years old and older, of all abilities to come and sing and make new friends. No musical background necessary.
The church will be providing childcare for those who may need such support in order to make it.
The initial gathering is June 6th at 7:00 p.m. at Lakewood Presbyterian Church, 8601 104th St. SW in Lakewood.
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OTTAWA -Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Carolyn Bennett held back tears as she announced an agreement in principle with survivors of the ’60s Scoop.
The agreement provides up to $750 million in compensation for individuals classified as status Indians and Inuit.
It also includes an investment of up to $50 million for a foundation for healing and reconciliation.
Bennett called the 60s Scoop a dark and painful chapter in Canada’s history.
Between the 1960s and 1980s, Indigenous children were removed from their homes by child welfare agencies and placed in the care of non-Indigenous families.
The deal is aimed at resolving numerous related lawsuits, most notable among them a successful class action in Ontario.
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Standing in his khaki uniform Thursday afternoon, Maj. Mark Thompson faced a judge in a courtroom at Marine Corps Base Quantico and pleaded guilty to charges of making a false statement and of conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman.
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Dec 12 (Reuters) - UniCredit says:
* SIGNS AGREEMENTS TO SELL DOWN FINO PORTFOLIO BELOW 20 PERCENT
* NOTIFIED ECB ITS INTENTION TO RECOGNIZE “SIGNIFICANT RISK TRANSFER” ON THE THREE SECURITIZATIONS
* EXPECTS NET POSITIVE IMPACT ON CET1 FROM OF 10 BPS Further company coverage: (Reporting by Milan newsroom)
Mumbai: A fire broke out at an industrial estate in suburban Mulund late on Saturday night with officials of the BMC Disaster Control Room stating that fire-fighting operations were currently underway.
A Control Room official said that the there were no reports of injuries to anyone, adding that eight fire engines and an equal number of water tankers had been deployed to douse the fire.
"The fire erupted at some industrial shops in Shanti Agency in Mulund West around 9 pm. The cause of the fire is not yet known," an official said.
Meanwhile, in neighbouring Thane, firefighters continued their efforts to bring under control a raging fire at a godown in Bhiwandi's Mankoli Naka area.
Fire teams from Bhiwandi, Ulhasnagar, Badlapur and Kalyan were engaged in the fire operations since 3 am on Saturday, officials said.
There are no casualties, officials said, adding that it could take some more time to douse the flames.
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TORONTO — The Roughriders are ranked last overall in rushing, but Toronto defensive back says he Jermaine Gabriel expects the ground game to be a key element of Saskatchewan's offensive attack Saturday.
The Argonauts (7-7) host Saskatchewan (7-6) at BMO Field looking for a fourth straight win.
Trent Richardson, a former first-round pick of the NFL's Cleveland Browns, will make his CFL debut with a Saskatchewan team averaging a league-low 69.8 yards rushing per game.
Toronto is ranked third against the run (86.4 yards per game) but has allowed over 120 yards rushing in its last two contests.
Saskatchewan also ran for 110 yards in its 38-27 home win over Toronto earlier this season and comes in having won its last two road games.
ROME (AP) — Italy's top court has upheld a prosecutor's request to seize over 48 million euros ($57 million) from a government coalition party's coffers.
The ANSA news agency reported Tuesday the Rome-based Cassation court ruled there wasn't any reason not to seize the funds as requested by prosecutors in 2017. The order stems from the convictions last year of Umberto Bossi, a former leader and founder of the Northern League, and of a former party treasurer.
The two were convicted of irregularities from 2008 to 2010 in documenting reimbursement for electoral spending. The trial also determined the Bossi family used state funds for personal expenses.
Deputy Premier Matteo Salvini now heads the party, which he renamed the League.
League lawmaker Giulio Centemero decried the ruling, citing the party's "total transparency and honesty."
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About Well-Being at Home
The Well-Being at Home service, run by Caring All Together on Romney Marsh (CARM), helps relieve social isolation among older people. A volunteer Befriender can visit for 1-2 hours weekly or fortnightly for social interaction; they are not able to carry out personal care or household chores. They also have volunteers who can telephone older people on a regular basis for a chat.
The Bristol Sports Hall of Fame is sponsoring an internet safety program for student athletes on Wednesday, March 8 in the Bristol Central High School Auditorium.
The program is “Take This Play Off, Social Media Education for Student-Athletes. It will be presented by Tom Pincince, assistant athletic director for Communication and Media Services for Central Connecticut State University.
Presentation Topics include: Good decision making; Social Media Statistics; Privacy: What you know and don’t know about your privacy settings?; Social Media Do’s and Don’ts; Positive social media presence is important.
The program is open to all middle school and high school students and their parents.
Admission is free.
SYDNEY, Dec 12 (Reuters) - France’s Unibail-Rodamco SE has agreed to acquire Australian mall owner Westfield Corp for $24.7 billion including debt, in what would be the biggest takeover of an Australian company on record.
The companies said in a joint statement that Westfield’s board supports the deal and that Unibail-Rodamco would pay Westfield’s shareholders in cash and shares.
“The acquisition of Westfield is a natural extension of Unibail-Rodamco’s strategy of concentration, differentiation and innovation,” said Unibail-Rodamco Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Christophe Cuvillier in a statement. (Reporting by Byron Kaye; Editing by Edwina Gibbs)
The CMA Awards Sweepstakes will run from Saturday, October 7th through Thursday, October 19th at 9am. A winner will be chosen at 10am on Thursday, October 19th. Enter for your chance to win a trip for two to see the awards in Nashville on November 8th, 2017. See CMA Awards Sweepstakes Official Rules for details.
JAKE DANNA STEVENS / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Valley View pitcher and University of Virginia recruit Max Kranick deals a pitch against Scranton Prep on Monday. Kranick struck out seven in five innings and picked up the win.
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April 6 Coretx Holdings Plc:
* Announce acquisition of 365 ITMS Limited for an enterprise value of 5.4 mln stg
* Acquisition is expected to be earnings enhancing in first full year of trading Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bangalore.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com)
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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – L.P. Ciminelli is cleaning house as three high-ranking executives face corruption charges.
The company is auctioning off about 2,000 pieces of construction equipment on Tuesday morning.
Some other big developers in Western New York are expected to get in on the bidding.
The auction begins at 8 a.m. Tuesday at 1740 Broadway Ave.
Three Ciminelli executives were charged as part of the federal investigation into the Buffalo Billion.
See how America developed the most destructive invention in human history: the nuclear bomb. Learn how it changed the world and how it continues to loom large in our lives. Historians and those who experienced the dawn of the atomic age provide context.
On CPTV: Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at 8 p.m.
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MEERUT: RSS general secretary Suresh Bhaiyyaji Joshi today said the cow protection movement is not directed against Muslims and Christians and that it is being given a communal color "unnecessarily".He said demands related to "caste, region and language cannot bring about a change in society but Hindutva can"."Confusion is being created with regard to the cow protection movement. It is not directed against Muslims and Christians. It is linked to the pride of the nation. A communal colour is being given to it unnecessarily," Joshi said here."We need to make the people aware about those who spread canards about cow protection and fan tension by giving a communal color to such issues," he said.Joshi also stressed the need to bring about a change in the mindset to check the menace of female infanticide, untouchability, dowry, pollution, etc."Enacting laws is not a solutions to such problems," he said.
Tue 10/10 @ 2:30PM
Oberlin is the proud location of an iconic home by the legendary architect Frank Lloyd Wright, the Weltzheimer/Johnson House, completed in 1949.
If you’d like to learn more about its design and how it came to be, come to the Tuesday Tea at Oberlin’s Allen Memorial Art Museum. There Jill Greenwood, the museum’s Nord Family Curator of Education, will share stories about the Weltzheimer family who commissioned the house.
And yes, there will be tea and cookies after the presentation. It’s free.
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At least four people were hurt after a man with a pipe bomb strapped to him set off the device in the subway near Times Square on Monday, Dec. 11. The suspect is among those who are injured, police said.
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Texas Medical Center(HOUSTON) — A Houston couple who welcomed quadruplets early last month brought their babies home swaddled in patriotic style.
These little bundles were decked out in stars and stripes ahead of their first Fourth of July celebration.
The Agi children were born to parents Linda and Thomas on June 1 at Texas Medical Center. The photo was taken a few days later.
The three girls, draped in stripes, are: Mercy-Grace, Adriel and Amaris; their brother, decked out in stars, is Zephanih.
According to ABC station KTRK in Houston, two of the babies were less than three pounds at the time of their birth, while two others weighed just under four pounds.
Linda told KTRK she is thrilled to take her four babies home, and for the excellent care she said she received since their birth.
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If your business or job was hurt by the August 6, 2017, tornadoes, Small Business Administration and Tulsa Emergency Management wants to hear from you.
They'll be set up Tuesday, August 15, 2017, from noon to 2:00 p.m. at Sunshine Center Pediatric Therapy at 49th and Sheridan.
They will be gathering information and interviewing people to find out if there is a big enough need for disaster relief.
You can find more information here.
Feb 13 Qianhai Health
* Issues profit warning
* Group is expected to make an increased loss for year ended 31 December 2016
* Expected result due to a decline in sale of american ginseng, in terms of both quantity sold and average selling price Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Instead of getting our undergarments in a bunch, we’re shoving our S Pens the wrong way.
Optimistically speaking, Koreans were hoping to see sales begin of the Galaxy Note 7 FE (Fan Edition) on the rather conspicuous date of July 7, 2017, for the conspicuously tempered — and more speculative — price of approximately ₩700,000 ($623).
We’d assume that the refurbishment process for millions of old units with new, smaller batteries that don’t explode and prompt a recall wouldn’t take too long. But you know what they say about the word “assume.”
Inside word relayed from News 1 Korea indicates that the company won’t be able to get enough stock out until July 30. Carriers and retailers are expecting between 300,000 and 450,000 units to satisfy demand. Yes, businesses are still excited enough to lump subsidies and perks to get customers to switch sides in association with a Note 7 FE purchase.
And this is in a country where the Galaxy S8 has topped smartphone sales for the eighth week in a row.
New Hampshire is the best state in which to raise a child, while Mississippi is the worst, according to a report published Tuesday by the Annie E. Casey Foundation.
UPDATE (10/6/17 5:28 p.m.):
Officials said that a 5-year-old girl and her mother are dead. A 7-old-boy has been transported to a nearby hospital and is in grave condition.
According to Cabell County Sheriff Chuck Zerkle, the shooter is dead.
ORIGINAL (10/6/17 2:11 p.m.):
Sheriff Chuck Zerkle with Cabell County Sheriff's Department told our sister station, 13 News, that crews are responding to a domestic shooting in Culloden, WV.
The incident occurred in the Benedict Road area around 1:20 p.m.
Officials said that multiple people have died and that children were involved.
According to officials, at least one person has been transported to a nearby hospital in critical condition.
The Cabell County Sheriff's Department and West Virginia State Police are responding.
The U.S. Air Force has sent a number of F-35 stealth fighters to Europe as a message to Russia that it stands behind its NATO allies.
The F-35As arrived on Saturday in the United Kingdom. The jets from Hill Air Force Base in Utah will conduct training with other U.S. and NATO aircraft over the next several weeks.
It is the F-35A’s first training deployment to Europe. “As we and our joint F-35 partners bring this aircraft into our inventories, it’s important that we train together to integrate into a seamless team capable of defending the sovereignty of allied nations,” Gen. Tod D. Wolters, commander of US Air Forces in Europe, said in a statement. The aircraft “will help maintain the fundamental sovereignty rights of all nations,” the USAF noted.
The deployment is in support of what the U.S. calls the European Reassurance Initiative. That was initiated in 2014 by the White House in response to Russian actions in the Crimea and Ukraine.
CHICAGO (AP) — A suburban Chicago man who attempted to join the Islamic State will spend the summer at a halfway house for getting on the internet without prior court permission.
Mohammed Hamzah Khan of Bolingbrook, who served three years in prison, was caught by the FBI using a smartphone to log onto dating sites.
The 22-year-old Kahn, who is on 20-years of probation, appeared Wednesday before U.S. District Judge John Tharp. However, instead of sending Kahn to jail as requested by prosecutors, Tharp ordered him to a halfway house for the summer.
Tharp made clear he has little patience with Kahn, saying his going on the internet was strike two for him. Khan, who faced a maximum 15-year term, was sentenced to 40 months in 2016.
Defense attorney Thomas Durkin asked that Khan be placed in a halfway house so he could continue with his classes at the College of DuPage.
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UNITED STATES — Hurricanes Harvey and Irma damaged not only Texas, Florida, and surrounding states, but also many jobs all across the country.
The U.S. Department of Labor says the national economy lost 33,000 jobs in September. This is the first monthly decline in seven years.
Despite the hit, the Bureau of Labor Statistics says the overall unemployment rate fell to 4.2%.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - DEXTECH MEDICAL AB:
* PROMISING RESULTS FROM DEXTECH‘S PHASE IIB STUDY FOR OSTEODEX Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
LEONARDTOWN, Md. (AP) – Authorities say a military helicopter has crashed in southern Maryland.
Maryland State Police spokesman Sgt. Davaughn Parker said a Black Hawk helicopter crashed in Leonardtown on Monday afternoon. He says state police have sent two medevac helicopters to the scene to assist.
Kevin Bowen, who works in the pro shop of the Breton Bay Golf and Country Club in Leonardtown, says he saw the helicopter “flying kind of low” and then “saw it spinning” before it went down between the third and fourth holes of the golf course.
April 24 (UPI) -- Amazon said Tuesday it has ordered a second season of Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan, starring and produced by John Krasinski.
The global thriller will get its Season 1 premiere on Amazon Prime Video Aug. 31 and filming on Season 2 is to take place this summer in Europe, South America and the United States, the streaming service said in a news release.
"With so much early anticipation for Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan from our customers and personally having the pleasure to preview the exhilarating, action-packed first season, we are excited to green-light a second season of the series months ahead of its debut," Jennifer Salke, head of Amazon Studios, said in a statement.
Krasinski, 38, is best known for starring in the television comedy The Office and for acting, directing and co-writing the horror film A Quiet Place. CIA agent Jack Ryan has previously been played by Chris Pine, Ben Affleck, Alec Baldwin and Harrison Ford in screen adaptations of Clancy's popular spy novels.
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WOODBRIDGE - The town of Woodbridge has joined the growing list of communities facing major cuts to schools.
A meeting was held Monday night at Center School, where parents protested in an effort to convince officials to make those cuts as small as possible.
Parents say the cuts would threaten academic programs, jobs and technology supplies, among other areas of concern. They also say they hope the original $14.4 million education budget will be restored.
However, Woodbridge Board of Finance Chairman Matthew Giglietti says he thinks the $200,000 in cuts is necessary. He says the cuts are being made across the board as they prepare for state funding cutbacks.
The Board of Finance says a decision on the budget will be made next month.
RENO — The University of Nevada, Reno has opened up a new $47.5 million fitness center.
The Reno Gazette-Journal reports that about 200 students who stood in line early Monday were the first group to sample the now open 108,000-square-foot facility.
The E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center includes a gym with three basketball courts and areas for weightlifting, cardio training and classes. An indoor running track and fitness stairway are also part of the four-story facility.
The fitness center is open to UNR students, faculty, staff and alumni.
Funding for the project included an $8 million naming gift from the E.L. Wiegand Foundation and $1.5 million from Mario Gabelli and the Gabelli Foundation. The University of Nevada, Reno Foundation, student fees and bonds accounted for $3 million of the project’s total costs.
Keith White, Kasie Gasparini and Drew Gasparini rehearse for “Crazy, Just Like Me.” Like many performers, Keith White's dream was to make it to Broadway. He didn't expect it would come from a dance lab.
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Ex-city official faces child rape, child porn charges
NEWBURYPORT, Mass. (AP) — A former member of both the city council and the school committee in a Massachusetts city has been charged with child rape and possession of child pornography.
Bert Reed was held without bail Monday pending a hearing May 4 to determine whether he is a danger to society.
He was arrested by Newburyport police on Friday. Authorities say the 42-year-old Reed met the alleged victim, a boy under the age of 16, on the internet last year.
Reed served as a Newburyport councilor from 2000 until 2004 and sat on the school committee from 1998 until 2002. He ran unsuccessfully for mayor in 2003.
His lawyer acknowledged there was enough probable cause for a dangerousness hearing but declined comment outside court.
Reed has been suspended from his job at Gordon College.
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Information from: The Daily News of Newburyport (Mass.), http://www.newburyportnews.com
Celtic fans will get the chance to see manager Brendan Rodgers at the iconic SEC Armadillo venue in Glasgow.
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The Parkhead manager will be appearing at a special event on Friday 27 October called ‘An Evening with Brendan Rodgers’. The night will publicise the release of his upcoming autobiography - The Road to Paradise.
Tickets will go on sale from 10am on Monday 9 October and will cost £15 each.
A second show at The Waterfront in Belfast will take place the following week on Wednesday 1 November.
Both shows will be hosted by TV presenter and Rodgers’ fellow countryman Eamonn Holmes.
The book will be available for sale from Saturday 28 October from all Celtic stories. A donation has been made by the club to both the Northern Ireland Hospice and Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) in relation to the publication.
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WILLIAMS, Ariz. (AP) — Two orphaned bear cubs have been placed in the care of a wildlife rescue park near the Grand Canyon after their mother was euthanized.
The wildlife park Bearizona in Williams said Wednesday the 4-month-old black bears were rescued from a treetop in Arizona’s White Mountains. The cubs were so small a climber was able to lower them to safety in a backpack.
The park says the Arizona Game and Fish Department was forced to euthanize the cubs’ mother after twice removing her from a residential area in the town of Pinetop-Lakeside.
Bearizona says the animal had been drawn to the neighborhood after a woman there began feeding it daily. A day after the bear was put down, authorities reportedly learned it was the mother of the two cubs.
MONTREAL — A Catholic group says it is bringing the right forearm of a 16th-century Jesuit missionary on a cross-Canada tour to celebrate the country’s 150th birthday.
A spokesperson for Catholic Christian Outreach says the relic of Saint-Francois-Xavier will visit 14 Canadian cities during a month-long tour that kicks off on Jan. 3.
Debra Proulx says the saint’s right forearm is considered an important religious relic that is rarely allowed to leave Rome.
She says the relic is well-preserved since it never fully decomposed after the Spanish-born saint died in 1552.
She said that while the arm may be a curiosity for some Canadians, venerating the physical remains of saints is an important aspect of some Christians’ faith.
The tour’s organizers, which include the Ottawa archdiocese and the Jesuits of Canada, say they expects over 100,000 visitors once the tour begins in Quebec City.
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Elma David of Trinidad, the only granddaughter, of 88 year old Edna David was charged with her murder at her court appearance on Monday in Trinidad.
An autopsy was ordered on the Body of Elma David who was originally believed to have passed by natural causes. However, the autopsy revealed that the grandmother died of suffocation. One week later her granddaughter, Edna, was charged for her murder. Mental health may be an issue in this case as the 23 year old Edna is an outpatient of the St. Ann’s Psychiatric Hospital.
She is expected to appear again in court on June 11th.
HASTINGS, Minn. (AP) — A Minnesota man has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for killing his wife and attempting to make it look like a suicide.
A jury convicted 44-year-old Stephen Allwine of first-degree premeditated murder Wednesday in the 2017 death of Amy Allwine. He was sentenced to life without parole Friday after maintaining his innocence to Washington County District Judge William Ekstrum.
Stephen Allwine had told police he arrived home to find his wife dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. But investigators found inconsistencies with the suicide scenario, and discovered he had tried to hire a hit man on the dark web.
Prosecutors say Allwine wanted to collect on his wife’s $700,000 life insurance policy.
The judge called him a “cold and calculating killer.”
The identity of the man struck and killed by a train Saturday is not expected to be released until at least Tuesday, the Solano County Sheriff-Coroner's Office reported Monday. The pedestrian was struck by an Amtrak train at about 3:20 p.m. in the area of East Travis Boulevard and Sunset Avenue, near the border between Fairfield and Suisun City, authorities said.
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These psychedelic rockers with the trippy shape-shifting lightshow and their Beatles acid-years influences worn on their sleeves return to Milwaukee for a show at The Pabst. John Gourley’s iconic voice rushes to the highest falsetto and back down again, dizzyingly winding its way around the heavy drums and bass that create the band’s psych-rock sound.
The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired goaltender Calvin Pickard in a trade with the Vegas Golden Knights on Friday.
In exchange, the Leafs sent forward Tobias Lindberg and a 2018 sixth-round pick to the Knights.
Pickard, 25, posted a 15-31-2 record with a 2.98 goals-against average and a .904 save percentage in 50 games with Colorado in 2016-17. He was selected by the Golden Knights in the June expansion draft. In 86 career NHL games, all with Colorado, Pickard has a record of 28-44-6 with a 2.77 goals-against average and a .914 save percentage.
The Moncton, N.B., native, who was originally selected by the Colorado Avalanche in the second round (49th overall) of the 2010 draft, has been assigned to the Toronto Marlies of American Hockey League.
Lindberg, 22, played six games with the Leafs in the 2015-16 season, registering two assists. He had 28 points with the Marlies last season.
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The cutoff for the NJSIAA team sectional boys basketball tournament is Feb. 3. The power points are taking on added importance. NJ.com looks at the rankings in every section of the state based games played and reported to njschoolsports.com through Feb. 1, 2018.
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Today's episode of TRL was dedicated to discussing the importance of getting involved with Puerto Rico relief efforts. Supermodel and activist Joan Smalls stopped by to share her personal perspective on the issue. We're relieved to report that her family is safe after the destruction and devastation that Hurricane Maria caused.
"You don't know pain until it really hits you," she said. "Puerto Rico is my home, that's where my heart and family is."
Smalls encouraged everyone to unite during this difficult time and gave a shoutout to the Caribbean community for continuing to give back. Watch her entire interview in the video, below. TRL returns next week at 3:30pm ET!
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov invited North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to visit Russia, Moscow said Thursday, during the first meeting between the head of the reclusive state and a Russian official.
"Come to Russia, we'll be very happy to see you," Lavrov told Kim in remarks released by the Russian foreign ministry.
Lavrov who traveled to Pyongyang on Thursday told Kim that Moscow supported peace and progress on the Korean peninsula and highly valued a declaration signed by Pyongyang and Seoul.
Court documents are providing a picture of an ongoing murder investigation and possible love triangle that now has two people behind bars. Sherry Lynn Lowe, 48, and Logan Dean Thacker, 22, are facing charges of first-degree murder, according to the McClain County Sheriff.
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One person was killed and another was critically injured after a multi-vehicle car crash on the George Washington Bridge Wednesday night, an FDNY spokesperson said.
The crash was on the upper level of the bridge just before 9 p.m, officials said. Several others also received minor injuries in the crash.
The three people with minor injuries and the person critically injured were all taken to Columbia-Presbyterian Hospital for treatment, FDNY officials said.
No identifying information is available on the people injured in the Wednesday collision. It was not immediately clear what caused the crash.
The George Washington Bridge Upper to New Jersey experienced delays of 90 minutes because of the accident. As of 10:45 p.m., the delays were down to 30 minutes. There was a 60 minute delay on the lower level of the bridge.
On February 15, the international conference "Soybeans and by-products: effective production & sustainable use" started working in Kiev, Ukraine. APK-Inform Agency in partnership with Ukrainian Association of producers and processors of soya, and the international association Danube Soya, are the organizers of the conference event.
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Sixers minority owner Michael Rubin says he will be picking up Meek Mill after the rapper was released from jail on Tuesday.
Rubin added that it’s “more likely than not” that Meek will attend 76ers–Heat Game 5 on Tuesday.
Just spoke to Sixers co-owner Michael Rubin. He said it’s “more likely than not” Meek Mill will attend Game 5 tonight, and he’ll ring the ceremonial bell pre-game if he can get there in time. — Daniel Victor (@bydanielvictor) April 24, 2018
In November, Rubin wrote a letter to help keep Meek out of prison.
He, along with several Sixers players, visited the rapper in jail on multiple occasions.
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Atlanta Braves third baseman Adonis Garcia is expected to miss about two months after having surgery to repair ligament damage in his left ring finger.
The Braves announced Wednesday that Garcia had the procedure Monday in Atlanta.
The 32-year-old Garcia was placed on the 10-day disabled list on June 7. He hurt his hand on a swing. He is hitting .247 with four home runs and 16 RBIs.
Garcia's surgery leaves rookie Rio Ruiz to handle most of the starts at third base.
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On May 18 SaddleBrooke Rotary hosted representatives from Ronald McDonald House and Angel Heart Pajama Project at our lunch meeting. Ronald McDonald House was presented with a check for $4,460 for their help in supporting children and their families during acute illnesses. Angel Heart is one of Ronald McDonald House’s supporters, providing books and pajamas for the children they serve.
In 2017 SaddleBrooke Rotary partnered with Ronald McDonald House of Southern Arizona to make Fore for Kids’ annual Charity Golf Tournament one of our most successful fund events ever. In fact, in 2017 a total of over $25,000 was given to Youth Charities in Pima and Pinal Counties.
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WATERLOO — Everyone now agrees to let Muslims pray in a small house on a big lot at 510 Erbsville Rd.
But a planning challenge will continue over a bigger prayer centre planned on the site in north Waterloo.
On Tuesday, residents who oppose a bigger centre settled part of the challenge they launched against Waterloo council and a local Muslim group. This cut short up to four days of hearings before a provincial tribunal.
The settlement means the Muslim Association of Canada can use the house it owns for prayers, as council approved.
PRAGUE (AP) — NHL great Jaromir Jagr signed a deal Wednesday with a team he owns in the Czech Republic.
The move comes a couple days after the Calgary Flames placed the forward on unconditional waivers to terminate his contract.
The club confirmed the contract between Jagr and the Kladno Knights in the second-tier Czech league has been signed but no details have been immediately available. Jagr planned a news conference in Kladno for Thursday.
Kladno, just west of the capital Prague, is Jagr's hometown.
The 45-year-old Jagr had only a goal and six assists in 22 games for Calgary after signing a one-year, $1 million contract on Oct. 4 as an unrestricted free agent. He hasn't played since Dec. 31 because of what the team called a lower-body injury.
Jagr might play for the Knights as soon as Saturday but Kladno spokesman Vit Heral has not yet confirmed that.
President Donald Trump’s comments on dealing with protesters are coming back to haunt him after the violence that broke out Saturday at a white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia. The clashes between Nazis and counterprotesters left three people dead, including one anti-fascist demonstrator who was killed when a man rammed his car into the group she…
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump “would be inclined” to permit the release of a memo written by Democrats that rebuts a Republican document alleging anti-Trump bias at the FBI, if it passes a security and legal review, a White House spokesman told CNN on Friday.
“I think the president would be inclined to release the Democratic memo should it come to us and should it be reviewed and gone through the same process and if national security and legal equities review it and say it doesn’t challenge sources and methods, the information in it” is accurate, White House spokesman Raj Shah told the network.
NEW YORK (AP) — It'll be much easier to watch the Super Bowl online for free this year.
NBC won't require proof of a cable or satellite TV subscription, meaning that anyone in the U.S. can watch the game online.
Plus, you'll be able to watch the game on a phone even if you aren't a Verizon customer, as was a requirement before.
D.A. Davidson lowers its rating on Acushnet (NASDAQ:GOLF) to Neutral from a Buy rating following the golf ball manufacturer's 8% drop in quarterly revenue.
Forward View sticks with a Hold rating on Acushnet and drops its price target to $13 after taking in the Q2 numbers. "Acushnet blamed much of 2Q’s U.S. declines on the weather, but the structural factors cannot be ignored. The company’s retail partners are clearly suffering weakness, and no sporting goods manufacturer wants to see such a reduction in distribution points," notes Forward View.
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Garry Rumbaugh had just done 4,000 crunches with time to spare when he briefly paused to take a sip of water. Rumbaugh, who turned 80 on Monday, was positioned on a black mat with two untouched Gatorade bottles and one small water bottle at his side.
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KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Mohd Sofian Md Makinuddin (pix), deputy director of E1 Special Branch at Bukit Aman, died today of heart complications, according to Special Branch director Datuk Seri Mohamad Fuzi Harun.
He said Mohd Sofian died at the National Heart Institute at 8.15am. He was 61.
Mohd Sofian, who had served the police force for over 38 years, leaves a wife, Datin Noraini Hassan, five children and a grandchild.
Mohamad Fuzi described the late Mohd Sofian as a hardworking, trustworthy and responsible person who had discharged his duties with dedication.
Mohd Sofian was buried at the Kampung Gebok Muslim Cemetery in Mantin, Negri Sembilan at 12.30 pm.
Bukit Aman Crime Prevention and Community Safety Department director Datuk Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani, Negri Sembilan Police chief Datuk Noor Azam Jamaludin and deputy chief Datuk Muhamad Zaki Harun paid their last respects. — Bernama
AMSTERDAM Samples taken from the alleged chemical weapons attack in Syria last week tested positive for the nerve agent sarin, the British delegation at the world's chemical weapons watchdog said on Thursday.
"UK scientists have analysed samples taken from Khan Sheikhoun. These have tested positive for the nerve agent sarin, or a sarin-like substance," the delegation said during a special session at the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons in The Hague.
Earlier testing by Turkish authorities had also said the chemical used on April 4 was sarin.
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Wales coach Warren Gatland says he had a feeling his side would "batter" Scotland as they trained well in the run up to their 34-7 bonus-point win at the Principality Stadium.
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1st Sustainment Command (Theater) Command Sgt. Maj. Edward Bell presented his final Sustainer of the Week certificate and Coin of Excellence to Sgt. Terrence Church, aviation structural repair sergeant with the 1106th Theater Aviation Sustainment Maintenance Group, California Army National Guard, during his final operational command post mission at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, Dec. 30, 2016. (U.S. Army Photo by Staff Sgt. Dalton Smith)
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SMITHFIELD, R.I. (WPRI) – It’s the end of an era for Rhode Island retailer Benny’s, a staple of local shopping for nearly a century.
The location on Route 44 in Greenville is the only one still open, as the chain’s 31 locations slowly dwindled since the announcement that all would be closing before the end of the year.
Shelves are already bare as shoppers look to find last-minute bargains while they still can.
All remaining merchandise has been marked down to 70 percent off, and shoppers have until 5 p.m. Monday before the store closes for good.
Store owners said the Greenville location will sporadically reopen to sell store fixtures, but no regular merchandise will be available after Monday.
YEREVAN. – Prime Minister of Armenia Karen Karapetyan held a tête-à-tête with his Russian counterpart Dmitry Medvedev, in the Kazakh capital city of Astana.
They stressed that trade between Armenia and Russia grows and there are positive trends in bilateral economic indicators, Press Office of the Government of Armenia informed Armenian News-NEWS.am.
At the talk, they discussed Armenian-Russian cooperation, including the dates for Medvedev’s planned visit to Armenia.
Karapetyan is in Astana within the framework of a meeting of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council.
New Zealand has been named the country with the fourth best democracy in the world in a new report ranking countries by how functional their political systems are. According to the report by The Economist Intelligence Unit less than 5% of the world’s population lives in a “full democracy”. Business Insider reports.
“The US was downgraded from a ‘full democracy’ to a ‘flawed democracy’ in the same study last year, which cited the ‘low esteem in which US voters hold their government, elected representatives, and political parties,’ reports the article.
The study looked at five criteria: “electoral process and pluralism, “functioning of government”, “political participation”, “political culture”, and “civil liberties”.
These are the Top Ten Best Democracies according to the report.
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MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia’s top steel producer NLMK said on Tuesday it expects a decision in June on its application to be excluded from new U.S. tariffs, adding that the market may see some sharp price swings ahead of this time.
Speaking on a call with investors, chief executive Grigory Fedorishin said NLMK is currently keeping stocks at its U.S. division “lean”, and is deciding every two weeks whether to maintain the supply chain.
Sara Robbins from Dairy Max, joined New Mexico Living to show us how to make a variety of healthy back-to-school breakfast meals.
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On October 12, 2013 at the Extraordinary Summit , the African Union declared that the " ICC should not prosecute sitting African leaders . . . that the indictment of H.E Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta and H.E William Samoei Ruto, the President and Deputy-President of the Republic of Kenya respectively, may pose to the on-going efforts in the promotion of peace, national healing and reconciliation, as well as the rule of law and stability, not only in Kenya, but also in the Region."
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Baku. 7 August. REPORT.AZ/ "Russia is not ready to buy Turkish tomatoes and will not do it".
Report informs citing the Lenta.ru, Russian Agriculture Minister Alexander Tkachev said.
"We have seriously signaled local business to supply Russian market with tomatoes and many other vegetable products in general. Of course, public funds have also been spent on it. Return of Turkish tomatoes to market will not be good for domestic producers. We, of course, are not only ready for it, not allow it”, Tkachev said.
Notably, on July 25, Deputy Prime Minister Arkadi Dvorkovich said that Moscow and Ankara will continue negotiations on the supply of Turkish tomatoes to the Russian market within the framework of the Izmir exhibition to be held on August 18.
After tension between Turkey and Russia in 2015, Russia has imposed sanctions on its ally. This year, Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered withdrawal of several sanctions except for importing Turkish tomatoes.
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A motorcyclist was taken to hospital with serious injuries after the motorbike he was riding crashed near a Crawley roundabout.
Sussex Police were called to Horsham Road, near to the roundabout for Broadfield and Bewbush at Pelham Drive and Breezehurst Drive, at 1.30pm on Saturday (June 30) to reports of a crash involving a motorbike.
On arrival officers found a blue Yamaha motorbike had been the only vehicle involve in the incident.
The rider, a 31-year-old man from Horsham, was taken to St George's Hospital in London with serious injuries.
Police want to speak to any other motorists who were in the area at the time and saw what happened during the collision.
Anyone with information, who has not spoken to police yet, is asked to contact Sussex Police by calling 101 or using the online tool, quoting Operation Guthrie.
England U21s will be looking to kick on from their superb 3-0 victory over Latvia last month by picking up another three points against bitter rivals Scotland in tonight's European Championship qualifier.
Aidy Boothroyd's side will host their Group F opponents at the Riverside but it will be no walk in the park.
Scotland also had a decent run out last game, sweeping aside Netherlands 2-0.
Premier League stars Kyle Walker-Peters, Tom Davies, Tammy Abraham, Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Dominic Solanke have all been named in The Three Lions' squad.
New York City's Jack Harrison also received a call up after Sheyi Ojo withdrew injured.
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Ever sinces been accused of putting folks at risk for herpes, the pop singer has kept a low profile. Now, it seems like he’s ready to reconnect with his fans, but for reasons you might not have guessed.
The A-town crooner made an appearance on Ellen to unveil a new app called Megastar. According to the singer, you can upload videos to the app, sharing your best talent — singing, comedy, dancing, etc. — for an opportunity to win $1 million. In Usher’s words, “It is the first ever talent competition in the palm of your hands.”
Soon after the announcement, Usher participated in a fun game of charades where Usher acted out movie titles for an audience member to guess. When it got to Magic Mike, Usher, declined acting it out. Maybe he’s trying to veer away from sex talk? You can find the whole clip for yourself below.
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We can now update you on funeral arrangements for Max Muessig, who died last week in a freak accident with his girlfriend, Maggie Potter.
The accident happened Wednesday afternoon on M-115 near the Clare-Osceola County line.
Wind caused a tree to fall on top of their car.
The young couple died instantly.
Max's family says he touched the lives of everyone he met.
If you'd like to go pay your respects, visitation is happening Monday from 4-7 p.m. at the Ware Smith Woolever Funeral Home in Midland.
There will be another visitation Thursday morning at 10 a.m. at the Memorial Presbyterian Church in Midland, followed by a service at 11.
For directions or to send flowers, click here.
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Luke Air Force Base in Glendale has grounded F-35 flights indefinitely until investigators uncover the cause of hypoxia-like symptoms among pilots. F-35 grounded indefinitely at Luke Air Force Base over hypoxia reports Luke Air Force Base in Glendale has grounded F-35 flights indefinitely until investigators uncover the cause of hypoxia-like symptoms among pilots.
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PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia's anti-corruption agency is questioning Riza Aziz, the stepson of former premier Najib Razak and a Hollywood film producer, as part of probe into alleged theft and money-laundering at the 1MDB state investment fund.
Alleged corruption at the 1MDB fund helped bring on the unexpected defeat of Najib's coalition in May 9 polls. The new government reopened investigations that were stifled while Najib was in office.
Riza was solemn as he arrived at the anti-graft office Tuesday and didn't speak to reporters.
U.S. investigators say Riza's company, Red Granite Pictures Inc., used money stolen from 1MDB to finance Hollywood films including the Martin Scorsese-directed "The Wolf of Wall Street." Red Granite agreed in March to pay the U.S. government $60 million to settle claims it benefited from the 1MDB scandal.
Farmers across the Midlands are becoming increasingly concerned after President Trump’s announcement regarding new tariffs on aluminum and steel.
Cleveland Indians executive Bob DiBiasio will be the guest speaker at the Willoughby Western Lake County Chamber of Commerce’s monthly membership luncheon on Feb. 8.
The event will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Regovich Catering, 35746 Lakeland Blvd. in Eastlake.
DiBiasio, who is senior vice president of public affairs for the Indians, will discuss what has made the team successful.
Admission is $25 for members and $30 for nonmembers.
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WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) - The family of a guard killed during a prison riot and five other officers who survived the inmate uprising are planning to accuse the state of Delaware in a federal lawsuit of ignoring security and staffing problems.
The lawsuit will be announced at a news conference Tuesday morning. The plaintiffs are being represented by the Neuberger firm.
In February, inmates took four correctional workers hostage at Vaughn Correctional Center in Smyrna, setting off a nearly 20-hour standoff during which correctional officer Steven Floyd was killed. The siege ended after two other guards were released and tactical teams breached the building and rescued a female counselor.
BURLINGTON >> A Connecticut man has been critically injured after a tree fell on top of him.
Burlington fire officials say the 29-year-old man was struck Tuesday afternoon. First responders found the man with head injuries, struggling to breathe.
He was transported by helicopter to a hospital for treatment. The man’s current condition is unknown.
State police say they are investigating.
Detroit: Become Human is out at the end of next month, but you can get a taste of it today. The PlayStation 4 exclusive has a demo out today on the PlayStation Network Store (where else would it be?). It might look a little familiar if you've been paying attention to the game, too, centering on the hostage negotiation scene from the game's E3 debut two years ago. Last year, press at the show got to go hands on with this section, searching a glitzy Motor City high-rise apartment for clues and evidence before dealing with a rogue robot nanny holding a gun to his charge's head.
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The NFL will bring many former players to Day Two of the draft to announce picks from their former teams. One of those players, former quarterback Jeff Garcia, had an odd reaction to the news that he’s involved.
Garcia wrote on Twitter that he will announce the Buccaneers’ third-round pick. Greg Auman of the Tampa Bay Times noted that the Buccaneers traded away their third-round pick, so presumably the NFL will have Garcia announce a different pick.
When Garcia saw Auman’s tweet, he expressed disdain for the entire draft process.
“Whatever the pick is, I’ll be announcing one. Don’t turn this into some clown show dude,” Garcia wrote. “I could care less about who they pick nor do I pay any attention as to what picks they have or don’t have. I have a life.”
We’re not sure why Garcia agreed to participate in the draft if he doesn’t care about it, but if Garcia decides not to show up, there’s a parrot ready to take his place.
In an exclusive statement to “Sharjah 24, Sheikha Shatha Al Mualla said that with the guidance of Thabet Salem Al Tarifi, Director-General of the Sharjah Municipality, the SM is keen to take part in various events and initiatives that highlight the workers’ rights. She added that the Municipality attaches great importance to the workers’ roles in the society.
North Korea has been working through 2016 on developing components for an intercontinental ballistic missile , making the isolated nation's claim that it was close to a test-launch plausible, international weapons experts said on Monday. North Korea has been testing rocket engines and heat-shields for an ICBM while developing the technology to guide a missile after re-entry into the atmosphere following a lift-off, the experts said.
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Three teenagers are behind bars accused of detaining, robbing and threatening a man with a knife in Sydney's eastern suburbs at the weekend.
A 26-year-old man went to a Waverley home on Saturday night to meet a woman when he was allegedly detained by a 17-year-old male and two teenage girls, aged 17 and 18, before being assaulted and robbed.
About an hour later, in the early hours of Sunday morning, the victim left the home and flagged down a passing police car, NSW Police said.
The man's wallet was stolen and two cash withdrawals were made from ATMs.
The trio was later arrested and charged.
The two 17-year-olds will face a children's court on charges of detaining, actual bodily harm and dishonestly obtaining financial advantage.
The 18-year-old was charged with special aggravated detain in company with intent to get advantage occasioning actual bodily harm.
All three, who were refused bail, are due to face Sydney courts on Monday.
ST. LOUIS — Javon Bess had 17 points and 11 rebounds and made all six of his free throws Saturday night to help Saint Louis beat Fordham 73-50.
The Billikens (13-11, 6-5 Atlantic 10) led 37-18 at halftime after closing the first half with a 15-0 run and maintained a double-digit edge throughout the second half, keeping their lead between 12 and 23 in the period.
Jalen Johnson had 14 points, D.J. Foreman scored 12 and Hasahn French had 11 points and 11 rebounds for Saint Louis. Jordan Goodwin added nine points, 10 rebounds, five assists and four steals. Goodwin grabbed six of his boards on the offensive glass.
Saint Louis had 17 offensive rebounds and a 48-31 overall advantage on the glass.
No horses were injured from the small blaze, which did not spread to the stables, said Michael Goines, who helps muck out the stalls and occasionally works as an arabber. The fire in the 1100 block of Fremont Avenue broke out around 9 p.m. and was contained quickly.
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The Eagles hope to be celebrating a big win on Sunday and a former member of the team is celebrating his election to the Hall of Fame on Saturday.
Mike Klis of KUSA reports that Brian Dawkins was voted into the Hall in his second year of eligibility.
The safety entered the NFL as a second-round pick of the Eagles in 1996 and played for the Eagles through the 2008 season. He then moved on to three years with the Broncos before retiring after the 2011 season.
Dawkins was named a first-team All-Pro four times during his career and finished his career with 37 interceptions, 26 sacks, 36 forced fumbles and 19 fumble recoveries. Those numbers speak to the impact that Dawkins made over the course of a career defined by his ability to play both the run and pass as well as any player at his position.
Dawkins, who now works for the Eagles, will be part of the same class as former Philly teammate Terrell Owens.
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Back in 2007, historian Drew Gilpin Faust became the president of Harvard, and the first woman in the university’s centuries-long history to hold the position. On Wednesday, she announced that she would be stepping down at the end of her 11th year on the job.
“I am deeply grateful to every member of this community for the honor of being your president and for the support and, indeed, joy you have given me,” she wrote in a letter notifying the university. “I look forward to being able to thank you directly in the course of the next year and to using the months that remain in my term to join with you in continuing to advance our shared purposes.”
One of her earliest and most celebrated endeavors during her tenure was significantly expanding the financial aid available to students. Her last day will be June 30, 2018.
BUCKLEY MUST BE SPINNING IN HIS GRAVE: Yale Student Suggests Chelsea Manning for Buckley Society ‘Disinvitation Dinner.’
Hundreds of attendees came out for Polar Bear Dips in both Toronto and Oakville on New Year's Day. More than 500 people came out for the annual plunge at Toronto's Sunnyside Beach.
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South Simcoe Police Service officers are appealing for the public’s help to identify a man wanted for shoplifting fragrances from a Bradford drug store. Police were called to the store on Holland St. West around 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 30, 2018 by an employee who reported a theft that had occurred earlier in the day. Upon arrival, officers learned the same suspect had also been in the store on Friday, June 29, 2018. Investigation revealed that items had also been stolen on that day. The suspect is described as white with blue eyes, a shaved head and clean shaven. He was wearing black jeans and a black PUMA jacket with white lettering on the left breast area. He was seen driving a green, four-door vehicle with a flag mounted on the driver’s side window. Anyone who can identify this suspect is asked to call South Simcoe Police at 905-775-3311, 705-436-2141 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477(TIPS).
WESTFORD, MA (WHDH) - A serious crash involving a tractor-trailer and a car in Westford left a motorist trapped inside their vehicle.
Emergency crews responded to Powers Road at Littleton Road and Boston Road for a report of a crash and found a car pinned against a utility pole.
Video from Sky7 showed firefighters working to pull the motorist from the car. The driver’s condition is not known.
It appears the tractor-trailer collided with the car, causing significant damage.
Motorists are urged to avoid the area as crews work at the scene.
The cause of the crash is not clear at this time.
No additional details were immediately available.
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - Gov. Asa Hutchinson says Arkansas will seek bids from the private sector to take over operations of seven juvenile detention centers in the state.
Hutchinson told reporters Monday that the Arkansas Department of Human Services recommends soliciting a private operator and that bids are likely to go out in December.
He directed the agency's Division of Youth Services to operate seven of the state's eight centers in January after lawmakers rejected a $160 million contract with an Indiana company.
Since then, three 16-year-olds escaped from a facility in Harrisburg in northeast Arkansas, and Hutchinson says all the centers will undergo an audit of their security.
All three teenagers were found, but DHS spokeswoman Brandi Hinkle says the facility's director was fired Aug. 4 due to his performance.
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The Dickman Company, Inc./CORFAC International closed the sale of a 50,250-square-foot industrial building at 1725 Dolphin Drive in Waukesha, Wisconsin.
Network Investments, LLC purchased the building from Dolphin Drive Investors, LLC.
Samuel M. Dickman, Jr., Samuel D. Dickman and TJ Huenerbein were the brokers involved in this transaction.
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WASHINGTON President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the United States and its allies will destroy Islamic State and "protect civilization."
"We will destroy ISIS and we will protect civilization. We have no choice," Trump said at a joint White House news conference with Jordan's King Abdullah, referring to Islamic State by an acronym. He said the king has been a leader in the fight to defeat Islamic State "once and for all."
(Reporting by Ayesha Rascoe; Editing by Tim Ahmann)
A person was hospitalized after a crash involving a semi and a sedan east of Milliken.
Two engines, a medic and a battalion chief were dispatched at 12:52 p.m. Wednesday to the crash near Colo. 60 and Two Rivers Parkway, according to a press release from Front Range Fire Rescue Chief Ron Bateman. While in route, dispatchers requested additional responders, including a second medic and two additional trucks. A third engine was requested to assist from Platteville-Gilcrest Fire Protection District.
Crews extricated one person, who was then taken to a nearby hospital, according to the release.
Milliken police are investigating the crash.
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Police are attending a crash involving two vehicles on SH1, Rakaia.
The crash, reported to Police at 2.42pm, occurred on Rakaia Bridge and the highway is closed in both directions.
Local diversions are in place.
There are no details on any injuries at this stage.
Wright compiled 11 points (2-7 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 7-7 FT), three rebounds and three assists across 23 minutes in Thursday's 106-101 preseason loss to the Trail Blazers.
Wright generated his second 11-point effort in three exhibitions despite seeing a slight minutes drop for the second consecutive game. The 2015 first-round pick improved his numbers across the stat sheet in his sophomore 2016-17 campaign and should have ample opportunity to take another significant step forward in the coming season. With Cory Joseph now in Indiana as part of the deal that netted the Raptors veteran C.J. Miles, Wright has the inside track on the top backup point guard job behind Kyle Lowry.
San Francisco 49ers head coach Chip Kelly answers questions from reporters about the University of Oregon's head coaching vacancy on Wednesday morning, Nov. 30, 2016, at the University of Central Florida in Orlando. Kelly said he talked with Mark Helfrich, who was fired as Oregon coach Tuesday night, earlier in the day but has not talked with any officials from Oregon. Kelly coached the Ducks to four consecutive bowl games and compiled a 46-7 record before leaving for the NFL in 2013.
Colorectal surgeon, Harry Wasvary, M.D., medical director of the Colorectal Multidisciplinary Tumor Clinic at Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, is available to address #colorectal cancer screening guidelines.
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April 24 (Reuters) - Nextera Energy Inc:
* FIRST-QUARTER 2018 NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO NEXTERA ENERGY ON A GAAP BASIS OF $9.32 PER SHARE
* QTRLY ADJUSTED EARNINGS PER SHARE $1.94
* CONTINUES TO EXPECT ADJUSTED EARNINGS PER SHARE TO BE IN THE RANGE OF $7.45 TO $7.95 FOR 2018
* ALSO CONTINUES TO EXPECT A COMPOUND ANNUAL GROWTH RATE IN ADJUSTED EARNINGS PER SHARE TO BE IN RANGE OF 6 TO 8 PERCENT THROUGH 2021
* FY2018 EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW $7.73 — THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S
* Q1 REVENUE VIEW $4.16 BILLION — THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S
* Q1 EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW $1.84 — THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S
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LONDON — The Spice Girls have confirmed plans to work together for the first time in six years, though details of the projects remain undisclosed.
Photos released Friday showed a meeting of Victoria "Posh Spice" Beckham, Melanie "Sporty Spice" Chisholm, Emma "Baby Spice" Bunton, Melanie "Scary Spice" Brown and Geri "Ginger Spice" Horner.
Publicist Jo Milloy later released a statement saying "the time now feels right to explore some incredible new opportunities together."
It said new projects would "embrace the original essence of the Spice Girls, while reinforcing our message of female empowerment for future generations."
The Sun newspaper says projects could include a TV talent show, though it said Saturday a live tour isn't planned.
Son of Equatorial Guinea's president facing trial in France
PARIS (AP) — The son of Equatorial Guinea's president is going on trial in France for corruption, money laundering and embezzlement after a years-long investigation.
Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue, who is also Equatorial Guinea's second vice president, faces up to 10 years in prison if found guilty of acquiring real estate, luxury cars and other goods in France with public funds from his country.
Obiang's lawyer, Emmanuel Marsigny, said he will ask for a delay in proceedings when the hearing starts Monday, arguing that his client — who is not expected to attend the trial — did not get enough time to prepare his defense.
A man who has spent 23 years in an Ohio prison for his girlfriend’s slaying but maintains his innocence could be released soon after the new county prosecutor in Cleveland asked a court to vacate his conviction.
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LEWISBURG, W.Va. (AP) — The State Fair of West Virginia will an ice skating rink, Christmas lights display and occasional Santa Claus visits with an opening Tuesday at the fairgrounds in Lewisburg.
Christmas at the Fair, scheduled to continue through Jan. 1, is scheduled to open 4-10 p.m. weekdays and 2-10 p.m. weekends.
According to fair officials, skating will cost $20 for those age 13 to adult and $10 for younger children.
They say special pricing and hours are available for groups and private parties.
State Fair CEO Kelly Collins says it’s the first Christmas at the Fair, and the synthetic ice rink is something new.
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Ladysmith RCMP are looking for witnesses to a collision on Highway One and North Davis Road.
The crash happened around 11 Monday morning.
Mounties say the driver of a gas-powered scooter was crossing the highway from east to west when he was struck by a pickup truck traveling east and turning north onto the TransCanada.
The driver of the scooter was air lifted to hospital where he remains in critical condition.
The intersection was closed for a number of hours while police investigated.
Mounties say alcohol does not appear to be a factor in the collision.
Therese MacGowan, who was in her 80s, passed after her car collided with a wall near County Tipperary, in Ireland.
The incident took place at 3pm local time yesterday afternoon and she pronounced dead at the scene.
A post-mortem is expected to take place at Limerick University Hospital soon.
Therese, who was originally from Tipperary, moved to Kent in the UK when Shane was born with her husband Maurice.
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ABUJA, April 5 Nigeria's cabinet has approved $1.3 billion of loans from international lenders to fund the newly licensed Development Bank of Nigeria, the finance minister said on Wednesday.
The bank aims to support small businesses with loans of varying lengths at lower interest rates than are now available as the country contends with its first recession in 25 years.
The finance ministry has previously said that 50 percent of the gross domestic product in Africa's largest economy is made up of small companies.
The loan money is made up of $500 million from the World Bank, $450 million from the African Development Bank, $200 million from German state bank KfW and $130 million from France's state development agency, said Kemi Adeosun, Nigeria's finance minister.
The loan facility is still subject to approval by the National Assembly, she said.
Last week, the central bank approved the development bank's licence. (Reporting by Felix Onuah; Writing by Paul Carsten; Editing by Larry King)
Police are investigating reports about a loud explosion in town this morning.
The Southington Police Department received multiple calls reporting the explosion at approximately 10:30 a.m. The reports came from the center of Southington, extending to the Wolcott and Cheshire town lines. A majority of the calls appeared to be concentrated in the southwest section of town.
Police dispatchers reported receiving between 30 and 40 calls at the time. The Southington Police Department and Southington Fire Department sent units to investigate, but they were unable to locate where the origin of the explosion.
There were no calls of power outages, property damage or calls of smoke in Southington associated with the explosion. Police checked with surrounding towns (Cheshire, Wolcott and Waterbury), and all communities reported similar complaints. Police dispatch also contacted local energy companies who reported no incidents that would have caused the explosion.
At this time the origin of the explosion is unknown.
Quackenbush remains in contention for one of the two openings in the Reds' bullpen, MLB.com's Mark Sheldon reports. "Quackenbush has had a nice spring," Reds manager Bryan Price said. "He's been the off-the-radar guy that has really pitched very well. He's extremely prepared, and he has great confidence in his fastball for a guy who has a really good curveball and isn't really overpowering as far as the sheer velocity numbers, but he's a guy that pitches with that elevated fastball extremely well. He's been really good about every time out."
The good news for Quackenbush is that he's pitched well this spring. The bad news is that he's mostly accomplished this after the starters have come out of games. The worse news is that he's a fly ball pitcher trying to make a team that plays poorly for fly ball pitchers.
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) -- Auburn University is once again replacing its landmark oak trees at Toomer's Corner.
A university statement says workers will plant new trees on Saturday because of damage caused by a fire in September.
The current trees were planted there after a University of Alabama fan poisoned the original Toomer's oaks.
Toomer's Corner is a traditional gathering for Auburn fans to celebrate football victories by rolling the trees with toilet paper. A German man pleaded guilty last month to setting fire to paper on one of the trees after a game.
The new trees will be slightly smaller than the original replacements. University horticulturist Gary Keever says smaller trees generally fare better than older ones when they're being transplanted.
Fans won't be allowed to roll the new trees until they're older.
ExteNet Systems, a private developer, owner and operator of distributed networks across the United States, agreed to acquire Hudson Fiber Network (HFN). Financial terms were not disclosed.
Hudson Fiber Network (HFN) is a data transport provider which has a significant metro fiber network in the greater New York City area and operates a national wide-area network with key international points of presence.
"We are pleased to announce our intention to acquire Hudson Fiber Network to accelerate growth of ExteNet’s Optical Network Solutions business,” said Ross Manire, President and CEO of ExteNet Systems. “We have served the northeast region, including New York City, for many years with our fiber, small cell and indoor network solutions. We plan to leverage the core competencies of both companies to offer our customers an expanded portfolio of carrier and enterprise solution offerings and rapidly expand into other major markets by leveraging ExteNet’s extensive fiber plant.”
We were excited to recently premiere the catchy new single by Grammy Award-winning producer Tourist. Best known for his collaboration with Sam Smith, Tourist is joined by the UK band Ardyn which lends vocals to "We Stayed Up All Night."
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“Between 50 and 60 bodies have been found, according to an initial count,” the public security secretary for the state of Amazonas, Sergio Fontes, told local radio network Tiradentes. (Reuters)
More than 50 people were killed in a prison riot in Brazil’s Amazon region when fighting broke out between rival gangs, media reports said today, citing local officials.
“Between 50 and 60 bodies have been found, according to an initial count,” the public security secretary for the state of Amazonas, Sergio Fontes, told local radio network Tiradentes.
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Benevento, May 30 - A woman died after breathing carbon monoxide fumes released by a fire in her home at San Marco dei Cavoti near Benevento Wednesday. Sixty-one-year-old teacher Maria Antonietta Ielardi died while her husband managed to escape and raise the alarm before collapsing. He is not in a serious condition.
READING, Mass. (WHDH) – Sources tell 7News that authorities are responding to an officer-involved shooting in Reading.
Police are on the scene of a gas station on Main Street. Sources say police responded Saturday evening to a residence above or adjacent to the gas station.
An incident began inside a residence and somehow ended up outside. Sources tell 7News a suspect was shot and killed.
The scene was extremely still extremely active as of 7 p.m. Saturday.
Additional details were not immediately available.
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TUCSON — A former Tucson Fire Department captain convicted of killing his ex-wife and two others has been denied another trial and was sentenced to 66 years in prison on Monday.
David Watson was found guilty in March of the separate killings of ex-wife Linda Watson, her mother and her mother's friend.
Watson was arrested more than a decade after the killings.
ALSO:Gunman in murder-suicide at mall identified as Tucson fire captain
Prosecutors said Watson killed his ex-wife during a bitter custody battle in 2000. Linda Watson's remains were found in 2003 but weren't identified until several years later.
They also said David Watson gunned down his former mother-in-law, Marilyn Cox, and her friend, Renee Farnsworth, in 2003 while the two were embroiled in a legal battle over visitation rights with Cox's granddaughter.
Watson maintains his innocence. He was a longtime firefighter and captain who resigned shortly after his arrest.
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After several seasons of ravaging the Redskins, Orlando Scandrick is joining his old rival.
The former Cowboys cornerback on Monday agreed to a two-year deal worth a maximum value of $10 million with Washington, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported.
Scandrick was signed with Dallas through the 2019 season and is set to earn base salaries of $3 million and $4 million, respectively, but was granted his request to be released by the Cowboys on Saturday.
Scandrick, 31, was selected by the Cowboys in the fifth round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He recorded 38 total tackles and three defended passes in 11 games last season while also failing to record a single interception for just the second time in his 10-year career.
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NEW YORK, March 30 U.S. Treasury debt yields drifted higher on Thursday after data showed the final U.S. gross domestic product number for the fourth quarter was revised higher, reflecting a steady growth path for the world's largest economy.
The final U.S. GDP number was 2.1 percent in the fourth quarter, higher than the second estimate of a 1.9 percent growth and exceeded market forecasts for a 2.0 percent rise.
In early morning trading, benchmark 10-year notes were down 1/32 in price to yield 2.390 percent. The yield was 2.380 percent before the data's release.
(Reporting by Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss)
Grammy award winning rapper Coolio will perform at Mad Planet for a special edition of their famous Friday Night Retro Dance Party. There will also be an opportunity for a meet and greet after the show.
Coolio enjoyed a solid run in the mid ‘90s with the songs “Fantastic Voyage” and “Gangsta’s Paradise.” The latter spent three weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and won the 1996 Grammy for Best Rap Solo Performance.
Tickets cost $15 and are available when the doors open at 9 p.m. You can find more information here.
That can’t be said for the Liverpool fans watching the Champions League semi-final in his native Egypt however.
Mohamed Salah gave the Reds the lead on 35 minutes with a stunning strike after picking the ball up on the edge of the box.
The Egypt international whipped in a curled effort beyond goalkeeper Alisson that struck the underside of the bar as it rippled the net.
Salah’s celebrations were muted in respect to his former side but the scenes in Cairo were anything but quiet.
Footage doing the rounds on social media shows Liverpool fans sitting down watching the match on television inside a bar in Egypt’s capital.
But as Salah’s shot rifles past Alisson, the supporters jump to their feet in wild celebrations.
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SLAUGHTER BEACH, Del.- A second water advisory in a week has been issued in Slaughter Beach, following bacterial results which were not above the recreational water quality standard.
According to the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, the droppings of migrating birds are to blame. The droppings the birds leave behind contain the same fecal indicator bacteria used to test recreational water quality.
Increased rainfall can cause the indicator bacteria to wash into the water, DNREC said.
The same advisory was issued last Wednesday, but was lifted the next day, WBOC previously reported.
Additional water quality samples have been taken, and the advisory will be lifted once indicator bacteria levels are within the recreational water limits.
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Driverless cars could soon be able to deliver parcels to people’s homes, says William Sachiti, founder of Kargo, a robotics company formed at Aberystwyth University.
Economy Secretary Ken Skates has said such vehicles could be tested on new roads in Wales during their construction, with a view to developing designated lanes for them in future.
RADFORD, Va. - Police have arrested a woman after an armed robbery in Radford.
Just before 10 p.m. Tuesday, Radford police responded to a report of a robbery in the 1400 block of Tyler Ave., which is close to the La Quinta Inn.
A woman took out a knife and demanded money from a cashier, according to police.
Natalie Kay Ramirez was arrested in Bristol. She is being held without bond.
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CAIRO (AP) — The U.S.-led coalition against the Islamic State group says a service member has died in a "non-combat-related incident."
The statement released by the U.S. Central Command on Thursday did not give the soldier's nationality or provide further details. It says the soldier died Wednesday and that the incident is under investigation.
The soldier was part of Operation Inherent Resolve, the mission to defeat the Islamic State group in Iraq and Syria.
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BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:10 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) has finally broken through the jihadist rebel front-lines in east Damascus after an intense battle tonight.
Led by their elite 4th Division, the Syrian Arab Army was able to enter the Harasta Orchards for the first time in several days, seizing several points from the jihadist rebels of Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham and Harakat Ahrar Al-Sham.
According to a military source in Damascus, the Syrian Army captured the Qasr Al-Kamal area, giving them fire control over the
Yogurt Factory and several other points in Harasta.
SAA led by 4th division finally managed to break-thru HTS and Ahrar al-sham defense lines in Harasta orchards area and make important advance today after 2 days of non stop missile and artillery shelling targeting the area
This latest advance comes after more than two weeks of intense fighting inside the Harasta suburb of east Damascus.
Richland Library Locations closed on Independence Day
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If you’re looking for a good read at the local library, keep in mind the Richland Library will be closed for the July 4th holiday.
According the officials with Richland Library, all locations will close Wednesday, July 4 for Independence Day.
They will reopen on Thursday, July 5 at 9am.
Officials do want to remind patrons that they can still access the library’s resources and information online.
If you would like to renew materials or download items, visit richlandlibrary.com.
Now ringing in the New Year together, Serena Williams, 35, stepped out in style with her new fiance Alexis Ohanian, 33, as they welcomed 2017 in Auckland, New Zealand.
The tennis star, who revealed her engagement with the Reddit co-founder in a sweet poem, flaunted her enviable toned pins as she and her love boarded a helicopter, flying to Waiheke island.
It was the festival to celebrate our culture, remember our revolutionary leaders and bring together communities - and Cruinniu na Casca didn't disappoint. It was the festival to celebrate our culture, remember our revolutionary leaders and bring together communities - and Cruinniu na Casca didn't disappoint.
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Unlike traditional cruises where most of the music performances take place on the ship, Skynyrd will be playing their headline set on land in Montego Bay, Jamaica complete with a tailgating party, according to ABC.
The cruise will be launching on January 20th in Tampa, Florida and will visit Jamaica and Georgetown, Grand Cayman before returning to the States on January 25th.
Other artists taking part include 38 Special, The Marshall Tucker Band, The Outlaws, Molly Hatchet, Atlanta Rhythm Section, Wet Willie and Jaimoe's Jasssz featuring Allman Brothers founding member Jaimoe. Visit the official site for more details here.
An Argentine football fan has been declared brain dead after being pushed from a stand by an angry crowd who thought he was a rival supporter.
Emanuel Balbo fell five metres (17ft) at a league match after being chased by a mob in a brawl his father said began when he accused a man of killing his brother.
The 22-year-old's father Raul told Argentine TV his son had argued with the man, who responded by shouting that Balbo was a disguised fan of home side Belgrano's rivals Tallares.
Witnesses said the accusation saw Balbo attacked and chased down steps by a group of supporters before he was pushed over the edge of the stand.
Photographs of Balbo's fatal fall showed several fans appear to have been involved in hurling him over the side at the derby match in Cordoba.
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Hate the Browns plan? Despise losing now in the name of getting better later?
Then this podcast will make you want to destroy your audio device.
On this Takes By The Lake, Jordan Zirm of ESPN Cleveland (among other media outlets) joins me to praise and analyze the Browns teardown and the Sashi Brown process without any outside interference.
If you hate the plan, maybe we can change your mind or at least make a few points to make you think about it a different way. Or, you may just want to punch me.
If you do like the plan, or are at least willing to tolerate it, then this is the podcast for you.
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Claire's said Monday that its stores will remain open as it restructures its debt.
A lane has been closed on the A27 in Arundel following a three-car crash.
The incident occurred on Station Road westbound in Crossbush between the Crossbush junction and The Causeway roundabout.
Driver can expect delays.
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Slay recorded six tackles, two defended passes, one interception and one fumble recovery during Sunday's 24-21 victory over Tampa Bay.
Slay is having a career year in 2017. After making a sliding interception on Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston on Sunday, he now sits tied for third in the league with five interceptions and second overall with 17 defended passes. What makes Slay's situation particularly impressive is that he's playing behind one of the worst pass rushes in football while often being tasked with following his opponent's top receiver. He'll look to continue his productive campaign in Week 15 against Bears rookie quarterback Mitchell Trubisky.
A 7-year-old boy from Laurens was seriously injured when he was struck by a car on S.C. Highway 221 Thursday afternoon.
The incident occurred at 4:30 p.m. about 2.5 miles south of Laurens near Miss Emma Lane.
According to the S.C. Highway Patrol, the child entered the roadway, walking east when he was struck buy a 2003 Mercury traveling south on Highway 221.
Laurens County School District 55 officials said the boy was transported to Greenville Memorial Hospital and was in a coma. District 55 Superintendent Dr. Stephen Peters requested a moment of silence for the student during Friday’s State of the Schools luncheon.
No charges were filed in the incident.
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Man charged with underage drinking
State police at Lykens charged a 19-year-old man from Lykens with underage drinking early Saturday morning.
Cody Daniel Zerby was found to be under the influence of alcohol in public, specifically 216 W. Main St., Elizabethville, Dauphin County, at 1:18 a.m. Saturday, police said.
Charges were filed in the office of Magisterial District Judge Rebecca J. Margerum, Elizabethville, police said.
Teen accused in physical altercation
An 18-year-old man from Williamstown, Dauphin County, got into a physical altercation with a 40-year-old woman from the borough, state police at Lykens said Saturday.
The incident occurred at 4:40 p.m. Thursday on West Market Street in Williamstown. The accused is Troy Michael Stouffer, police said.
Police listed the nature of the incident as “harassment” in a public information release report Saturday.
DeSmith will guard the cage in Saturday's road game against the Devils, Josh Getzoff of PensTV reports.
DeSmith will be chasing his third consecutive win in an important divisional clash. The Penguins are just one point ahead of the Devils in the Metropolitan Division standings, with this assignment proving that coach Mike Sullivan has plenty of faith in the rookie netminder. New Jersey only ranks 20th in the league in home scoring (2.88 goals per game), which sets DeSmith up nicely to extend his winning streak. You could do much worse than roll the dice on the American tender in DFS settings on Saturday.
U.N. experts say North Korea is flouting U.N. sanctions on oil and gas, engaging in prohibited ballistic missile cooperation with Syria and Myanmar, and earning nearly $200 million in just nine months last year from illegal commodity exports.
The experts say Pyongyang is still able to access the global financial system through "deceptive practices combined with critical deficiencies in the implementation of financial sanctions." And it still engages in "widespread conventional arms deals and cyber operations to steal military secrets."
The executive summary of the panel's report to the Security Council, obtained Friday by The Associated Press, said North Korean diplomats "continue to play a key role in the country's prohibited programs."
The panel said tougher sanctions haven't been matched by the "political will" and coordinated efforts to implement them.
The firm currently has a GBX 800 price objective on the mining company's stock. Several other equities analysts have also recently commented on BLT.
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BEAUFORT, N.C. (AP)  Some good Samaritans who came to help a North Carolina man get his truck out of a ditch discovered the truck held some items stolen from their own store. And when police were summoned, they discovered the man had stolen a big truck to help free his own stuck vehicle.
That's according to the Carteret County Sheriff's Office. Maj. Jason Wank said deputies were called Friday after workers at an auto parts store tried to help 27-year-old Taylor Russell Valentine of Morehead City.
Wank said they discovered items stolen from their business. He also said Valentine had stolen a large truck and used it to try to free his own truck.
Valentine is jailed on multiple charges, with bond set at $20,000. It's not known if he has an attorney.
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Coach Mike Babcock indicated that Komarov (lower body) -- who deemed himself ready for Game 5 but sat out the contest as well as Game 6 -- could return to the lineup for Wednesday's Game 7 against the Bruins, Terry Koshan of the Toronto Sun reports.
While Komarov believed he was ready to return to the ice for Game 5, coach Babcock obviously did not. He will likely do everything possible to rejoin the action for Game 7, but it will ultimately be up to Babcock to decide the lineup. If he's held out, Komarov will have to hope his teammates can pick up the slack and win the contest in Boston without him for a chance to return in the second round. Official word on his availability is expected to surface on game day.
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PARIS (Reuters) - Brazil forward Neymar will make his Ligue 1 debut on Sunday after being named in Paris St Germain's line-up at En Avant Guingamp.
Neymar was transferred from Barcelona this month after PSG triggered his 222-million-euro (201.6 million pounds) release clause.
PSG tweeted a picture of Neymar's shirt and shorts from the dressing room, saying "Everything is in place #neymarJrpremiere".
Neymar was not allowed to play at home against Amiens last weekend because the French federation had not received his transfer certificate from their Spanish counterparts.
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Durham County discharged more than 1 million gallons of untreated wastewater from the wastewater collection system on Alexis Drive.
The leak was discovered on June 13, but staff believe it had been leaking for about a week.
Eurogroup President Mario Centeno said yesterday that Greece is back on its feet but it must also remain on the path of reforms.
“Greece is ready to stand on its own feet again, with the sound foundations for sustainable, balanced and inclusive growth," he told European Parliament on Wednesday, adding that the agreement reached at the June Eurogroup is key for Greece to achieve that goal.
“Greece should continue implementing responsible fiscal policies and growth-enhancing reforms to improve the living conditions, the chances and prospects of its citizens. This is what Greece's post-programme framework will be about,” he said
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LITCHFIELD (March 19, 2018) – James Donald Allen Jr., 43, of Litchfield passed away at 1:57 a.m., Friday, March 16, 2018, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.
He was born June 30, 1974, in Springfield to James Allen and Doris (Gibbons) Davis.
Mr. Allen was a website designer.
In addition to his parents, surviving are his daughters, Destiny Dunham of Wood River and Ember Schlechte of Benton, Ky.; grandson, Carson Dunham; brothers, Charles Davis, Chad Davis, Troy Cunningham and Trent Korunka; sisters, Elizabeth Willis, Rachel Ross, Ruth Allen, Jessica Korunka, BryAnna Davis and Sara Korunka.
He was preceded in death by his father, Russell S. Davis.
A celebration of life service will be held at 6 p.m., Saturday, March 31, at Life Harvest Church Hall in Wilsonville. Kravanya Funeral Home in Gillespie is in charge of the arrangements.
Memorials may be made to Kravanya Funeral Home for funeral expenses.
Anyone wishing to send an online condolence may do so at kravanyafuneral.com.
This song is OBVI a smash, so catchy. Would you have ever guessed THIS many people are behind ONE hit song? Especially the songwriter – an unknown 23 year old Australian named Sarah! Watch the NY Times piece below for the full story behind the song.
It was unclear what Mr. Trump meant by “horrible statements” on ABC.
It was the first time the president, who previously had called Ms. Barr to congratulate her on the success of her sitcom’s reboot, had weighed in on the fallout over her Twitter post.
[Read more about Ms. Barr’s Twitter post and ABC’s decision to cancel her sitcom.]
But Mr. Trump did not acknowledge the specifics of what Ms. Barr wrote, and later deleted on Tuesday, in reference to Valerie Jarrett, a former senior adviser to President Barack Obama.
One person was taken to the hospital early Monday morning after a shooting took place in North Portland, according to police.
Portland police responded to the Unthank Plaza apartment building in the 2500 block of North Williams Avenue at midnight.
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A fire at the 5100 block of 56 Ave. has been deemed non-suspicious according to Fire Chief Jordan Newton.
The fire department received a report of an apartment fire shortly after 1:00 p.m. The fire department responded quickly, and say there was heavy smoke within the apartment. They were able to keep the fire contained to the room of origin – a kitchen.
Newton says no one was injured and multiple pets were rescued from the building. They believe the fire originated from something cooking.
(Reuters) - Lazard Ltd said on Monday that Jerry Wiant has joined the asset management firm as a managing director for its financial advisory business, covering depository institutions.
Wiant, who will be based in New York, was previously co-head of the RBC Capital Markets U.S. Financial Institutions Group.
Alfie's life-support was switched off last night but dad Tom Evans said he survived through the night and is still breathing.
Lawyers representing the family applied to send the toddler to Italy, but this was refused by the High Court.
And the hospital he is staying in, Alder Hey, has spoken out.
A statement from the hospital read: "This evening the High Court again ruled that it is in Alfie’s best interests to continue with the end of life care plan developed by the clinical team who have cared for him throughout.
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UNION GROVE--in the Southern Lakes Conference, Union Grove playing to keep their playoff hopes alive hosting Waterford. Waterford driving when Luke Nelson steps in front of the pass and makes the pick. On the ensuing drive, Matt McCormick gets the tipped pass for the interception and turns it into a Wolverine pick 6. But then there's an answer on the kick, as the lateral works to perfection. Carson LaPointe with the toss to Jacob Ross and he goes the distance, tying the game at 7. But Waterford is able to keep the scoring going from there, and gets the win.
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Gov. Tom Wolf says he met with Lt. Gov. Mike Stack numerous times regarding complaints about Stack's treatment of state employees. Those complaints are now the focus of a state inspector general's investigation.
Wolf said Monday he last met with Stack, a fellow Democrat, in mid-March and told him "you need to stop."
Wolf says he expects a completed report from his inspector general soon.
Stack summoned reporters to his Capitol offices last week to address reports of the investigation into how he and his wife have treated the state police troopers and state workers who guard and serve them.
Stack provided scant details about what he feels he did wrong, but nonetheless acknowledged he had said "things in anger or stress or frustration" that he wishes he hadn't said.
City parks staff hope to add 21 parking spaces in the Dundas Driving Park by modifying existing spaces and adding a few more along the east side of the park’s “driveway.”
By painting new angled parking lines, and adding spaces on the roadway in front of the open cove area, parks and cemeteries manager Kara Bunn confirmed staff anticipate increasing total parking from the existing 75 spaces to a total of 96 spaces.
“The request for tenders has gone out. If temperatures hold, we can perform the work this fall. if it gets too cold, the paint cannot be applied as it may fail,” Bunn said.
She said the project will include freshening faded paint on the driving path, including on speed bumps.
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SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – Do you want to try fishing, but don’t want to shell out the $15 for a one-day sport fishing permit?
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife announced it’s offering two free fishing days.
This year, free fishing days are on July 1 and September 2. They’re typically held around July 4 and Labor Day weekends. The agency says it’s a good way for people to introduce fishing to their non-fishing friends or to children (no license is required for children under 16 years old).
All of the fishing regulations, including bag and size limits, gear restrictions, and fishing hours remain in effect. Anglers can see the full list, here: www.wildlife.ca.gov/regulations.
In conjunction with free fishing days, the agency is offering some kids the opportunity to fish close to where they live through the Fishing in the City program. You can find more information about it here: www.wildlife.ca.gov/fishing-in-the-city.
SAO PAULO May 2 Auto sales in Brazil fell in April, an industry group said on Tuesday, reflecting the burden of the country's worst recession on record, high borrowing costs and declining demand for durable goods in Latin America's largest economy.
Licensing of new cars, light commercial vehicles, buses and trucks fell 3.6 percent in April over the same month a year earlier and 17 percent over March, according to Fenabrave, an industry group formed by car retailers.
The number of new vehicles licensed totaled 156,933 units in April, down from 183,832 in March, Fenabrave said. New car licenses fell 2.4 percent in the first four months of this year, Fenabrave said. (Reporting by Alberto Alerigi Jr; Writing by Tatiana Bautzer and Guillermo Parra-Bernal; Editing by James Dalgleish)
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Disc golf course designer Mike Plansky's name was misspelled in the Aug. 16 edition of The Record-Courier. Plansky is studying to be a landscape architect, but has not received his license yet.
Nevada and Carson City have financial information on their web sites through vendors other than OpenGov. A story appearing in Sunday's edition contained incorrect information.
Legendary Irish rock band U2 have accomplished something no other music group has ever done.
U2’s new album Songs of Experience rocketed to No. 1 on the Billboard 200 charts this week.
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Not only is this the band’s eighth No. 1 album, but it is the only time in history that a group has earned a No. 1 album for four consecutive decades, from the ’80s to the 2010s.
Songs of Experience is U2’s 14th studio album and was released Dec. 1. The album’s 186,000 equivalent sales marks the biggest first week release for a rock record this year.
READ MORE: U2 and Kendrick Lamar release second collaboration
Following Songs of Experience on the chart’s pecking order this week is Chris Stapleton’s From a Room: Volume 2 at No. 2 and Taylor Swift’s Reputation at No. 3.
Ed Sheeran’s Divide stays steady at No. 4 and Pentatonix’s A Pentatonix Christmas has been powered to No. 5 by the approaching holidays.
This week, Darrin talks about a new initiative to have drones plant trees, which could help humanity counter the 6-billion deficit between how many trees we cut down every year, and how many we plant.
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Her two sons came over and helped pack up the belongings that filled her north Torrance home for more than three decades. It was a worst-case scenario the retired child-care worker had been able to avoid when her husband passed away in 2002.
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A NEW post office could help people access services more easily, according to bosses.
A new post office was opened on Tuesday at Elly’s Convenience Store in Park Parade, Leigh Park.
The post office, which will be open seven days a week, was created to provide a network of services for residents in the area.
Area network change manager Marie Tighe said: ‘We know how important our services are to customers, and are confident that this brand new post office alongside other branches in the area, will ensure that people in this area of Leigh Park have easy access to our services.
‘We are ensuring a sustainable branch network on high streets and within communities for generations to come – increasing our successful mix of smaller branches with convenient larger branches.
‘With fast-changing consumer and high street trends, the Post Office keeps the network under review to ensure we deliver services that are right for our customers.’
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Players come together at the end of Pacers pre-draft workout at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Wednesday, June 14, 2017. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar
DENISON, Texas -- The Denison High School Robotics Team took home the third place prize at the Texas BEST Robotics state championship event over the weekend.
The team traveled to Frisco to compete against 70 other schools from all across Texas. Back in October, the Denison students said their goal was to make it to the top four.
"It was exhilarating because it's our best year so far," said senior Christopher Craze. "Last year we got 7th, and we've qualified for state for the last seven years... eight now. And it's just so nice to see us keep climbing and getting higher and higher on the scores."
The team is now preparing to compete in the FIRST Robotics Championship event against teams from around the world next spring in Houston.
ANN ARBOR — On one of the great days of his Michigan tenure, baseball coach Erik Bakich capped it with some big news. He’s staying at U-M, it […]
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Baseball fans should be stoked for what Noah Syndergaard is going to do in 2017. The Mets’ 24-year-old ace is among the most intimidating pitchers in the majors, coming in at 6’6, 240 pounds with some of the most electric stuff that any pitcher on earth possesses.
The issue, however, is that Syndergaard’s psyche may have gotten messed up after he got dunked on by Mr. Met. Athletes getting clowned isn’t too strange, but for a player of Syndergaard to get embarrassed by the team’s mascot, well, that’s just on another level.
Mr. Met posted a tweet where he made fun of a picture of a young Thor. It featured a cringe-worthy but silly Valentine’s Day pun that involved Syndergaard’s first name.
Libya demands return of captured Benghazi suspect TRIPOLI, Libya — The Libyan government on Wednesday denied it had prior knowledge of the US capture of a top suspect in the deadly 2012 assault on Americans in Benghazi...
House leaders attack new Benghazi report WASHINGTON – House Intelligence Committee leaders from both parties Sunday slammed a New York Times article that concluded al Qaeda wasn’t behind the deadly 2012 attack on the US diplomatic...
RESIDENTS were threatened with a sawn off shotgun by two men in a home invasion on Flack Street, Holt.
The men were in the house at about 7.15pm, Sunday, March 4, and made demands for money while threatening residents with a sawn off shotgun.
Another man remained in a vehicle bearing ACT registration YKY645, waiting for the offenders who fled with a sum of cash.
Police attended the location and investigations are ongoing. Police believe the incident to be targeted and there is no threat to public safety.
Police are urging anyone who may have any information or footage that could assist police to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website using reference number 6240738.
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According to reports, BBC bosses want a slice of the bikini action like their rival ITV2 reality show.
It is now claimed they have signed up a bikini model for the upcoming series.
Not only that, the model has a “direct connection” to Love Island.
Sian Gabbidon, who is behind some Love Island’s bikini outfits, has been “signed up by producers”.
Fans of the show have also reported spotting the model filming in London.
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Ryan Hudspeth redevelops affordable housing in rural areas. He said the work is especially rewarding because he grew up in affordable housing. He lived in the unfavorable conditions that often surround the neglected units in Tahlequah.
SA Post Office chief executive Mark Barnes says he is pleased with the deal Sapo has struck with the SA Social Security Agency to administer social grants next year.
“We have two arms of the state now coming together to provide a service. To me the logic is compelling.
“The payment of social grants is not a business‚ it’s a service and so we have this under-utilised infrastructure owned by the state which is currently occupied by the Post Office‚” Barnes said on Radio 702 on Monday.
He said it made economic and strategic sense for social grants to be administered by the Post Office.
Asked if the Post Office was capable of providing the service‚ Barnes said: “All the performance indicators at the Post Office are up quite significantly. We are an operating bank which has operating standards with which we comply‚ which are as good and in some cases better than the banking industry standards.”
The Standing Committee on Public Accounts (Scopa)‚ also welcomed the deal between Sassa and the Post Office.
Baku. 20 January. REPORT.AZ/ Closing down of U.S. federal agencies is fault of President Donald Trump. Report informs citing the Reuters, leader of the Democrats in the US Senate Chuck Schumer.
He noted that the republican majority did not agree with the Democrats on the budget issue, since Trump did not want this.
Schumer also called for resuming talks today.
Federal agencies of the United States stopped work because of a lack of funding for the first time since 2013.
The White House said that the lawmakers from the Democratic Party were to blame for what happened.
Oxfam report faults govt on oil exploration deals on Lake Malawi
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Two schools are appealing the Birmingham Board of Education’s decision to reject their charter school applications.
Last month, Interim Superintendent Dr. Larry Contri recommended the board deny the applications. He says the failed requirements involve budgetary and curriculum issues.
Contri says students leaving the Birmingham Public School System for a charter school means less money for city schools.
Marines and sailors with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, stand for a group photo with workers at a soup kitchen in Catania, Italy, Dec. 29, 2016. Marines and sailors volunteered their time to help clean up the area and serve food during the holiday season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexander Mitchell/released)
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NEW DELHI: The counting of votes for bypolls to four Lok Sabha seats and 10 assembly seats has begun on Thursday. The polling was conducted on May while the re-polling was held on May 30.
The Lok Sabha constituencies where votes are being counted are Kairana (Uttar Pradesh), Bhandara-Gondia and Palghar (Maharashtra) and Nagaland parliamentary constituency while the 10 assembly seats are Palus Kadegaon (Maharashtra), Noorpur (Uttar Pradesh), Jokihat (Bihar), Gomia and Silli (Jharkhand), Chengannur (Kerala), Ampati (Meghalaya), Shahkot (Punjab), Tharali (Uttarakhand) and Maheshtala (West Bengal).
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The seat of Noorpur in Uttar Pradesh fell vacant after the death of sitting BJP MLA Lokendra Singh Chouhan. Chouhan was a two-time MLA from here. Tharali seat in Uttarakhand is reserved for the member of scheduled castes. The by-poll was necessitated after the death of the BJP MLA Magan Lal Shah in February.
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This 4th of July, a beautifully American act happened. Not fireworks or a Taylor Swift party (RIP), but a world record at a hot dog eating contest. Joey “Jaws” Chestnut beat his own record and ate 74 hot dogs in 10 minutes at the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest in Coney Island. Or at least he swallowed them after dipping them in water. His previous record was 72 hot dogs.
The second place winner managed to eat 45, which is still impressive, but pales in comparison to Chestnut’s 74. The video is below, but be warned — it’s hardly ASMR.
Former FBI agent Clint Watts tells MSNBC warns that we're forgetting North Korea may have other tools at their disposal, like cyber-attacks, to cause damage to U.S. infrastructure, financial systems.
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2 garages burglarized in Galewood
Two garages were reported burglarized in early June in the Northwest Side Galewood neighborhood.
The burglaries were reported at 3:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. June 2 in the 1800 block of North Mobile, according to a community alert from Chicago Police.
Tools and lawn care equipment were reported stolen, police said. In the earlier burglary, the door to the garage was pried open.
Anyone with information should call Area North detectives at (312) 744-8263.
Meet and talk to regional and national employers and career and education professionals at Career Fair, learn about programs offered at OC, visit College labs and shops for a first-hand look, and enter to win some great prizes. Apply for any program during Career Fair on Nov. 5 and be entered to win a semester’s tuition up to $2,500. (**some conditions apply)
COLUMBIA CITY, Ind. (WANE) – An explosion was reported at the manufacturing facility, Micropulse Inc. in Columbia City Monday afternoon.
Police were dispatched to the facility, located at 5865 E State Rd. 14, at approximately 2:30 p.m. on report of the explosion.
The 160,000 square foot facility specializes in high-speed machinery, robotic part handling and new technologies for orthopedics.
Dispatch confirmed injuries were reported. It is unclear at this time how many were injured or if anyone was taken to the hospital.
No other information is known at this time, check back for updates.
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"Senator Rand Paul’s 'Obamacare Replacement Act' (S. 222) is gaining traction. It has a new co-sponsor in the Senate — Senator Pat Toomey of Pennsylvania. Even better … The bill has also been introduced in the House (H.R. 1072) by Representative Mark Sanford of South Carolina, and it already has 7 Republican, co-sponsors …" (04/17/17)
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Last week's market drop on increasing tensions between the U.S. and North Korea, the second-worst weekly performance of the year by the S&P 500, was a great buying opportunity, based on a history of geopolitical events, said Credit Suisse.
"Geopolitical shocks tend to provide a buying opportunity, unless there is: an underlying economic slowdown, clear cut overvaluation or a monetary tightening," Andrew Garthwaite, the widely followed global equity strategist at the firm, wrote in a note at the end of last week.
Garthwaite cited the Cuban Missile Crisis as exemplifying this phenomenon, saying that the similar "but more serious" event sent the market down 7 percent before it recovered losses "within nine days."
April 13 Lifestyle International Holdings Ltd
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* Company agreed to sell and purchaser agreed to purchase sale shares for consideration of HK$1.29 billion
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TEHRAN, Mar. 19 (MNA) – Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, the Iranian Parliament Speaker's Special Aide in International Affairs, met with Adnan Mahmoud Syrian Ambassador to Tehran on Monday morning.
Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, the Iranian Parliament Speaker's Special Aide in International Affairs, met with Adnan Mahmoud Syrian Ambassador to Tehran on Monday morning.
The last meeting between the two diplomats was in July when they described relations between Iran and Syria as strategic and privileged.
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More than three weeks have passed since anyone has seen or heard from a Huntington man who was reported missing last month. Thomas Pittman, 55, was last seen on rural property in the 900 block of Lloyd Walker Road in Angelina County.
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With the primary election now less than a month away, the League of Women Voters of Centre County will host a two-night event for candidates in contested races to answer questions from voters. Candidates Night will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday in council chambers at the State College Borough Municipal Building.
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Ashley Dupre The ex-call girl, now 32, is a stay-at-home mom, posting sweet pictures of her three young children on Twitter. In 2013, she eloped to Paris with her construction...
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Dunkin' Donuts Says Pumpkin Coffee, Other Fall Flavors Will Return In AugustHow do you know summer is almost over? Pumpkin coffee will be here soon.
'Top Chef' Extortion Trial Jury Has Question For Judge About JurorJurors hit a snag Monday afternoon in the trial of four Teamsters accused of threatening and harassing the crew of the TV reality show "Top Chef" when they told the judge that one among them assumed the men were guilty.
Boston Bruins Hosting First-Ever Fan Fest TourThe Boston Bruins organization is going on a tour of every state in New England this month in order to "grow the game of hockey throughout the region."
1 Dead, 1 Injured In Roxbury ShootingA man in his 30s was shot and killed and another man was wounded late Sunday night.
A bus left a trail of destruction when it ploughed into 25 vehicles in a Kent town centre on Tuesday evening.
The emergency services raced to Dartford after reports of the bus "careering down the road wiping out dozens of cars".
One man, thought to be the bus driver, has been arrested on suspicion of careless driving.
The Indianapolis Colts released running back George Winn, the team announced Tuesday.
With the start of voluntary minicamp Tuesday, the Colts will be looking greatly at the competition at several positions, especially at running back. But Winn won’t have the chance to compete.
Per the release from the team
Winn, 5-11, 215 pounds, was signed by the Colts as a free agent on August 9, 2017. He has played in 19 career games in his time with the New York Giants (2016), Detroit Lions (2014-16), Dallas Cowboys (2013), Pittsburgh Steelers (2013), Oakland Raiders (2013), New England Patriots (2013) and Houston Texans (2013). Winn has compiled 23 carries for 74 yards (3.2 avg.) and two kickoff returns for 28 yards. In 2017, he spent the entire season on Indianapolis’ Injured Reserve List.
The Colts enter the draft looking for help at the running back position and the room got a little lighter Tuesday with Winn’s release.
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While the groom opted for a tailored suit vest and pants, the bride sported a strapless gown with chiffon tiers and a corset back. The duo exchanged vows in a floral outdoor ceremony surrounded by their bridal party and guests.
"I am madly in love with you," Earles told his leading lady during the ceremony. "I love how every day you open my eyes to beauty and unexpected joys that exist all around us."
As Drysen responded, "You are my other half and no one will fit me as perfectly as you do."
After three years of dating, the actor popped the question in November 2016. While the jokester first got down on one knee with a ring pop, Earles eventually swapped the sweet treat out for the real sparkler.
Metrotvnews.com, Jakarta: Kahar Muzakir is set to be removed as the head of the Golkar Party faction in the House of Representatives.
"Kahar will concentrate as party coordinator," Golkar Party spokesperson Idrus Marham said on Tuesday.
The decision will be announced in the near future. The formal letter will be submitted to the House leadership."The 2018 simultaneous regional elections are very near," Idrus stated."The 2019 simultaneous legislative and presidential elections are also not far," Idrus added.(WAH)
'India can achieve a growth rate of 10%’, that is the word coming in from Former Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Raghuram Rajan. In an exclusive conversation with CNBC from the side-lines of the 21st Credit Suisse Asian Investment Conference in Hong Kong, Rajan adds some key reforms are needed to accelerate India's Growth Rate. He also spoke about the risks to the US economy and what should it do about its fiscal deficit.
Toto will celebrate their 40th anniversary with an extensive tour — and a new compilation featuring new music alongside remastered hits.
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A project to repair Saracen’s Head Village Hall has been backed by parish councillors.
Details of the work needed on the hall, which has been used by community groups for about 40 years, were presented in a report by Saracen’s Head ward member Pam Langstaff.
Problems included poor guttering and brickwork, ageing pipework and drains that were blocked by leaves and gravel.
The report, produced after an inspection of the village hall, also detailed asbestos found in some of the hall’s roof tiling and a leak “causing water to leak through the roof” itself. Councillors agreed that repairs of nearly £2,400, including VAT, should for shared with the village hall committee which manages its upkeep.
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FORT MYERS, Fla. There will be a high of 89 degrees with scattered storms Thursday, WINK meteorologist Matt Devitt said.
“We will see scattered storms starting around lunch time,” Devitt said. “Heavy downpours, cloud to ground lightning and gusty winds are all possible within those stronger cells.”
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Three people have died — including two Virginia State Police troopers after the helicopter crashed while hovering over the scene — and 35 were injured after a series of protests organized by a group of people opposed to the planned removal of a statue of Confederate icon Gen. Robert E. Lee from a public area that had been renamed “Emancipation Park.”
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Lawyers for the main defendant in a high-profile neo-Nazi murder trial in Germany have begun their closing arguments — five years after proceedings opened.
Beate Zschaepe, the only known survivor of the far-right National Socialist Underground group, is accused of taking part in 10 killings, two bomb attacks and several bank robberies.
The 43-year-old's lawyers told the Munich regional court Tuesday that their client didn't have an equal role in the killings committed by two deceased members of the group.
Prosecutors want life imprisonment for Zschaepe and lesser sentences for four defendants accused of helping the group. They, and lawyers representing some of the victims, finished their closing arguments in February.
The trial, which was drawn out by regular delaying motions by the defendants, is expected to conclude within weeks.
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon's police say they have detained a Syrian citizen who was a military commander with the Islamic State group in the central Syrian province of Homs.
The Internal Security Forces said in a statement Tuesday that the man was detained earlier this month in the northern town of Zgharta after entering Lebanon illegally from Syria.
It identified him as a Syrian citizen born in 1982 without giving his name.
The statement said the IS fighter confessed to being "a military cadre" who took part in many battles in Syria including the capture of the historic town of Palmyra that the extremists held for months and destroyed some of its invaluable archaeological sites.
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West Mercia Search & Rescue volunteers are to operate riverside safety patrols in Shrewsbury this Easter.
Volunteers will work with Shrewsbury’s police teams to keep party-goers safe near the water.
The safety patrols were first operated during Christmas 2017.
Many hundreds of drownings in the UK every year are accidental, and a great proportion of them are people who had no intention of going into the water. In 2016, 77 people drowned when they just went out for a walk or run!
The statistics for men who have been drinking add to these figures – 18 die every year after a night out.
West Mercia Search & Rescue will be working in close contact with West Mercia Police, Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service, Shrewsbury Street Pastors and the town’s CCTV system to help vulnerable individuals.
West Mercia Search & Rescue need your help to pay for life-saving equipment, training and maintenance costs, for more information see http://westmerciasar.org.uk/donate/
NEW YORK (AP) — An ex-Brooklyn prosecutor has been convicted of bribery and conspiracy in a gun-permit scandal after giving bribes including a diamond-studded watch to a former New York Police Department sergeant.
John Chambers was convicted Tuesday in Manhattan federal court. The 63-year-old faces sentencing Aug. 9.
The conviction came after an ex-NYPD police sergeant testified about lavish gifts he received from Chambers. A lawyer for Chambers said his client was framed by the ex-sergeant.
Defense attorney Roger Stavis says he will appeal the verdict.
Defense lawyers say meals, the watch and tickets to sports events were given as gifts out of friendship rather than as bribes.
A prosecutor said in a closing argument Monday that nobody gets a pass on bribery because the bribe recipient is a friend.
On March 8, 2017, a bronze idol appeared on the streets of Manhattan paying obeisance to both the tenets of identity politics and liberal apprehension about the financial industry. It is the figure of a female—a young girl—standing defiant, arms akimbo, in the face of the symbol of heedless capital generation: the iconic Wall Street Bull. Democratic throngs fell to their knees, suspending all critical thought in the process. Had they maintained their composure, a few of them might have noticed that they were being used.
CARACAS, Venezuela — The Latest on Venezuela's political crisis (all times local):
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Germany is calling on Venezuela to release all political prisoners and end its forceful crackdown on the opposition.
Government spokesman Steffen Seibert says Germany backs last week's resolution by a dozen mostly Latin American countries and Canada condemning the breakdown of democracy under Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
Seibert said Monday that Venezuela's new constitutional assembly is "illegitimate."
He told reporters in Berlin that Germany wants "a peaceful return to democratic order. There must be an end to indiscriminate arrests and excessive violence against the opposition."
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) – An 80-year-old man on trial for murder has told jurors he killed his landlady in self-defense.
The Register-Guard reports (https://is.gd/NZNKbE ) Howard Stull took the stand Wednesday and said 59-year-old Kathy Braun confronted him a large knife, forcing him to act. He said the incident likely stemmed from a months-long feud he had with Braun’s boyfriend.
Stull’s testimony came one day after the jury heard an audio recording of the altercation that happened July 23, 2015. The incident was captured on a digital recorder police found in Braun’s bedroom. In the recording, a woman’s prolonged shrieks can be heard.
A medical examiner testified last week that Braun suffered more than 50 stab and slash wounds.
Fifty-five year old Oscar Guerra who was remanded into custody on a charge of rape, was released today on a bail of $10,000 that was offered to him by Justice Herbert Lord. The bail was offered on the condition that Guerra, a naturalized Belizean and owner of My Secret Deli, a restaurant in San Pedro Town, reports to San Pedro Police Station every Friday, commencing Friday, October 13, that he attends San Pedro Magistrate’s Court on every adjourned date; that he does not interfere with the virtual complainant or any of the Crown’s witnesses; and that he does not go within 100 yards of the virtual complainant or any member of her family. The virtual complainant, a 15 year old girl, accompanied by her 25 year old sister, went to San Pedro Police Station and reported that on October 3 Guerra had sex with her without her consent. Guerra was represented at the bail application hearing by attorney Kevin Arthurs. The Crown was represented by Jackie Willoughby.
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SIERRA LEONE today lost one of her beloved sons, Mr. Edward Babatunde Blyden*. He was the father of the Minister of Social Welfare and Children’s Affairs, Dr. Sylvia Blyden. The sad news was announced on social media by the minister herself this evening :
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Sad to report that we just lost my father, *Edward Babatunde Blyden*. He died peacefully in London at 7:30pm this evening of 14th February 2017.
He was born June 12th 1943 making him almost 74 years old.
Amongst his wide array of service to our country is the fact that he wrote the Sierra Leone National Pledge with Dr. Kadi Sesay when the two of them worked at the National Commission for Democracy.
CAIRO, March 30 The African Development Bank has disbursed a $500 million loan to Egypt, the bank's representative in Cairo told Reuters on Thursday.
Leila Mokaddem said the disbursal, the second of three expected loan tranches from the bank to Egypt, came into effect on Thursday and the funds would be received early next week.
Egypt has been negotiating billions of dollars in aid from various lenders to help revive its economy, battered by political and economic upheaval since a 2011 uprising. (Reporting by Ehab Farouk; Writing by Dominic Evans; Editing by Lin Noueihed)
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"A heavy cold and a nation shivers. The cold is that attributed, this week, to Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II (her formal titles would take much of the rest of this column). The shivers are those of the political establishment. Everything of moment in the United Kingdom depends, formally, on the 90-year-old Queen. She legitimizes all laws. She appoints all ministers. Parliamentarians must swear an oath of fealty to her. Ambassadors negotiate in her name, generals fight in it. She is the monarch in more than a dozen former imperial possessions, largely uncontroversially. When, in 1999, on the prompting of a Labour Prime Minister, the Australians tried to usurp her, the move failed, in spite of polls showing only minority support for her. Now, contrary to belief, the polls have risen, to show her popularity at around 60 percent." (12/29/16)
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Officers with the Lorena Police Department donated and decorated a Christmas tree for the family of fallen Trooper Damon Allen.
Trooper Allen was shot and killed on Thanksgiving while conducting a traffic stop.
The Lorena police chief ended also had a message to the Allen family.
"We hope that this tree will bring a small ray of sunshine to you over these dark days," he said. "Your husband and father was a hero! For that, we will be forever grateful. Please know that we will always be there for you."
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Bismarck-Henning/Rossville-Alvin vs. Oakwood in a prep game at Oakwood High School on Monday, Dec. 11, 2017.
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Champions Tennis, with the help of sporting legend Tim Henman, is training dogs to collect balls at this year’s events, and the hardworking pups are completely adorable.
The ball dogs will face a final round of training before the official decision is made as to whether or not they can run alongside traditional ball girls and boys.
If successful, the five dogs will be trialled at the Royal Albert Hall tournament between December 6 and 9.
Henman said: “It’s been great fun giving the country’s finest pups a lesson on how to become successful ball dogs.
“Fingers crossed they will all be good enough to make the final cut and appear at this year’s Champions Tennis event, as I’d love to play alongside them in December.”
The tournament is comprised of an afternoon and an evening session per day, with two scheduled matches per session.
HAMLIN, W.Va. (AP) — A portion of a trail system in West Virginia designed for off-road vehicles will reopen through a more than $3 million grant program.
The Charleston Gazette-Mail reported Tuesday the Hatfield-McCoy Trails’ Ivy Branch system in Lincoln County could reopen next summer with a $3.3 million Abandoned Mine Lands pilot grant. The recently awarded grant makes $2.85 million available to the Hatfield-McCoy Regional Recreation Authority to buy three parcels of land totaling 2,600 contiguous acres (1,050 hectares) in Lincoln County near the Boone County border.
The Ivy Branch trails have been closed since October 2015. The authority had to vacate the property when its landowner sold it to another company.
Authority director Jeffrey Lusk says Ivy Branch was the fastest-growing system when it closed and the closest for riders from Ohio.
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Serena Williams Laid Out the Blueprint on 'How Black Women Can Close the Pay Gap' in This Moving Essay
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster is taking aim at state regulations in an effort to "unleash and facilitate the innovation, investment, vision, creativity, and prosperity."
Executive Order 2017-09 will establish a framework "to promote responsible regulation."
That framework includes establishing a four-part test in promoting new regulations, looking at reducing regulations, and promote transparency in the rule-making process, the executive order said.
"Besides taxes, regulations can break a Main Street business," McMaster said. "Not only can it inhibit its growth, but it can deter its very conception. So we want to reduce those regulations as much as we can to see that new ones are promulgated go only as far as they need to."
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New York: In a surprise move, the Trump administration's proposed ambassador to Australia has been nominated to be ambassador to South Korea instead.
Admiral Harry Harris, the head of the US Pacific Command, was announced last year as President Donald Trump's pick for the ambassador to Australia, a post that has been vacant for almost a year.
Admiral Harry Harris's ambassador posting has been switched at the last minute. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
He was set to face a nomination hearing on Capitol Hill on Wednesday to finalise his posting but it was postponed at the last minute.
Senior White House officials confirmed to US media on Wednesday that Harris will instead switch roles to fill the vacant post of ambassador to South Korea.
It comes as a critial time for US-South Korea relations with negotiations taking place for North Korea to give up its nuclear weapons and formally end to the Korean War.
NEW YORK -- They're homeless, but a group of men and women from Dallas has made it to Carnegie Hall.
The storied New York City concert hall is the venue Wednesday evening for a performance by the Dallas Street Choir, all singers recruited from urban streets and homeless shelters that has been performing since 2015.
About 20 members of the choir were to be joined by 17 residents of a Manhattan homeless shelter.
The singers include Michael Brown, who lives under a bridge in Dallas when it rains and on a hilltop in sunny weather.
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After Near Decade, Beyonce Back On Top Of US Song Chart
Beyonce, with little argument one of the top stars in pop music, Monday ended an unlikely drought, nine years since she had a number-one US song. Beyonce hit the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart for her new duet with Ed Sheeran on a remix of the English songwriter’s “Perfect,” a tender guitar ballad.
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The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet plans to close a section of KY-1826 and Depot Street, in the City of Clinton, starting Monday.
The closure is to allow decking to be removed from the Town Creek Bridge near the Railroad Street intersection.
A new steel grid deck with timber runners and curbs will be placed on the bridge structure, along with some erosion and scour abatement work at the site.
Approximately 550 vehicles travel this section in an average day.
Placement of the new bridge deck and other work at this site is estimated to take 4 to 6 weeks, weather permitting.
GREEN BAY, Wisc. - It was a special celebration on Sunday afternoon as dozens of families whose babies beat the odds after being born premature or were in intensive care got together at Aurora Baycare Medical Center.
This is the fourteenth year they've hosted this celebration. Every year families get together and enjoy activities like a petting zoo, bounce houses and take professional pictures with their kids.
"Being able to come back here and see him and how well the babies are doing from being the NICU and being able to show off our bundle of joy. Yes, it's a great experience," said Tracy Werner.
Parents also say the event serves as a reunion for parents who've gotten to know each other throughout the years.
Chris Brown's Alleged Victim I Was Just Trying to Do My Job! Damn Right, I'm Gonna Sue
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The photographer Chris Brown allegedly punched in the face says the beatdown was so brutal he's missing work, prepping for a lawsuit and pressing charges with cops.
Bennie Vines tells us his busted lip is just one of several injuries he got when the fight broke out. TMZ broke the story ... Vines says Brown "sucker punched" him, and beat him to a pulp after he snapped a few pics early Monday morning inside a Tampa nightclub.
Vines says he's pissed because he was basically assaulted for doing his job. He filed a police report, and cops are now investigating Brown for battery -- but Vines says that's just the start.
Alembic Pharmaceuticals shares gained 3 percent intraday Tuesday on receiving approval from the US health regulator for drug that treats overactive bladder.
The pharma company has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration for its abbreviated new drug application (ANDA) Darifenacin extended-release tablets, 7.5 mg and 15 mg.
The drug is therapeutically equivalent to Enablex of Allergan Pharmaceuticals.
This drug is used for treatment of overactive bladder with symptoms of urge urinary incontinence, urgency and frequency.
Darifenacin tablets has an estimated market size of USD 64 million for 12 months ending December 2016, according to IMS.
Alembic now has a total of 70 ANDA approvals from the USFDA.
At 11:54 hours IST, the stock was trading at Rs 526.15, up 1.5 percent on the NSE.
Mid-morning fire guts Enterprise house
A fire of unknown origin yesterday destroyed a two-storey concrete house in Section ‘C’ Enterprise, East Coast Demerara, and a family of four is now counting their losses. The fire reportedly started around 11:00 hrs as smoke was seen emanating from the upper flat.
Residing at the house were 46-year-old Devon Angoy, his wife, Adele Frank-Angoy and their two children, who are 22 and 19 respectively.
Persons became aware of the blaze after smoke was seen billowing from within. Calls were made to the Fire Service which arrived sometime later. No one was home at the time of the incident. According to Mr Angoy, he could not immediately provide an estimate of the family’s losses, but he hinted that that it was substantial.
His wife was reportedly fainted upon seeing their house ablaze. Nothing could be saved.
Meanwhile, fire officials are investigating to determine the cause.
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(CNN) An explosion Monday morning at the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan is, in the words of Police Commissioner James O'Neill, a "terror-related incident."
The explosion happened on a walkway below ground near 42nd Street and Eighth Avenue. The suspect, Akayed Ullah, and three other people were injured.
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A light-fingered postal worker in the central German state of Hesse stole cash and items worth around 15,000 euros (17,500 dollars) from about 150 parcels over the course of nine months, police said.
The police said the 33-year-old woman from the rural district of Hersfeld-Rotenburg was rumbled after several people in the area complained of missing post.
Suspicions were also aroused when the woman exchanged stolen items such as laptops and mobile phones and for cash in the same shop.
The police said the woman had confessed to the crimes, and evidence had been found at her apartment.
Matthew is a California native and has lived in Santa Cruz for 34 years. A sculptor, photographer, avid biker and professional disc golfer, he has played tournaments in more than ten states and is the winner of the 2002 New Zealand Championships.
SACRAMENTO (AP) — Officials say a Sacramento Skinhead street gang member is suspected in the slaying of a fellow white inmate in a California state prison.
The death Thursday of 36-year-old Aaron Glynn at Calipatria State Prison is the second prison slaying in less than a month with known white supremacist connections.
Officials say Glynn died of stab wounds to the abdomen, chest and neck. They named as suspects 43-year-old Charles Gilbert “Boots” Demar and 42-year-old Bryan Cook.
Sacramento County prosecutors say Demar was convicted of assault and drug crimes benefiting the gang.
All three were serving life sentences, Glynn from Tehama County, Cook from San Joaquin County and Demar from Sacramento County.
Devlin Stringfellow, a founder of the Public Enemy Number 1 white supremacist gang, was slain at another prison last month.
We haven’t seen much of WWE Universal Champion Brock Lesnar on Monday Night Raw since he defeated A.J. Styles at Survivor Series last month. While Lesnar’s absence from Raw is nothing new, the time off has led to rampant speculation around who Lesnar should face for the title at Royal Rumble on January 28th.
It appears as though WWE is finally going to answer that question on Raw Monday night. WWE announcer Charly Caruso revealed on WWE’s Twitter feed that Braun Strowman will face Kane in Raw’s main event, and the winner of that match will challenge Brock Lesnar at Royal Rumble for Lesnar’s Universal Championship.
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A woman arrested in the fatal hit-and-run of a pedestrian near downtown Omaha last week has had her bail set at $250,000.
Prosecutors say 33-year-old Nickole Wheeler lost control of a large sport utility vehicle Friday afternoon, jumping a curb and fatally hitting a pedestrian, 48-year-old Ruben Batres.
In court Wednesday, prosecutors say Wheeler provided a stolen Iowa ID to a car dealership to test-drive the SUV. Officials say Wheeler had been given money to test-drive the vehicle and give it to another person.
Police say after the crash, Wheeler fled on foot. She later flagged down a motorist, asking for a ride home, but was taken back to the crash scene, where she was arrested.
Wheeler is charged with theft and leaving the scene of a personal injury accident resulting in death. Her preliminary hearing is set for June 19.
McGuane, 18, is one of Arsenal’s brightest midfield prospects and has established himself as a regular in their Under-23s side.
And his performances earned him his first-team debut in the Europa League last month.
He replaced Reiss Nelson in the 79th minute against BATE Borisov in Arsenal’s 4-2 win in Belarus.
However, doubt has been cast on his future with his current contract at the Emirates set to expire at the end of the season.
Arsenal have already lost Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain to Liverpool and look destined to lose Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil next summer after allowing them to run down their deals.
A young boy had to be rushed to hospital after he fell from a tree and impaled his upper leg on a branch.
The Calder Valley Search and Rescue Team received a request from Yorkshire Ambulance Service to assist with the rescue on April 13
A CVSRT doctor and a YAS Responder Paramedic cared for the casualty after his fall in Snake Hill Wood, Halifax, before he was packaged and evacuated to the ambulance.
Coincidently several dog handlers from SARDA England were training nearby and diverted to assist with the callout.
A total of 22 CVSRT members were in attendance as the spent over an hour at the incident.
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Antonio Conte is desperate to add players to his already depleted squad and after Saturday's 3-2 defeat to Burnley it was even more evident the Blues need to splash the cash in the transfer window.
Express Sport understands Chelsea are looking to splash around £130million before the window shuts on August 31 with owner Roman Abramovich hoping to keep Conte happy.
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FG Approved Expulsion of 29 Students from College of Education
The Federal Ministry of Education has approved the expulsion of 29 students of the Federal College of Education, (TECH) Gombe for the roles they played in a riot that took place in June Admission will be withdrawn from 35 other students, and another 11 will repeat an academic session, the school said. This was contained …
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BELLEVUE, Wash. (AP) — A Seattle-area company has removed a controversial school shooting video game off of its online platform following widespread backlash.
The “Active Shooter” video game was pulled days before it was to be released on the video-game marketplace Steam.
Valve Corp. as Steam’s parent company said Tuesday that it was removing the computer video game because the developer was a “troll with a history of customer abuse.”
The game was developed by Revived Games, published by Acid and lead by a person named Ata Berdiyev, who had previously been kicked off of the platform under a different business name.
The game allows players to re-create school shootings by stalking school hallways and racking up kills.
It was condemned by the parents of students killed during a Florida school shooting in February.
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, the stone-faced former oil executive Donald Trump tapped to serve as his global envoy, is increasingly seen by administration officials and diplomats as on his way out. CNN's Ryan Nobles reports.
This is a photo taken on Nov. 14, 2017 in Kiev, Ukraine of Russian opposition journalist Arkady Babchenko. A Russian journalist harshly critical of the Kremlin was shot and killed in the Ukrainian capital Tuesday, May 29, 2018 and the national police said he apparently was targeted because of his work. Vitaliy Nosach AP Photo
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) – Florida legislators are starting negotiations over a new gambling deal.
House and Senate members met Monday and the two sides have about three weeks left in this year’s session to reach an agreement.
The Senate has passed a bill that would allow slot machines at dog and horse tracks in eight counties outside of South Florida. It would also allow the Seminole Tribe to offer craps and roulette at its casinos.
The House measure would allow the tribe to keep its slot machines and blackjack tables for 20 years, but would not let them offer additional games. The legislation also confines slot machines to South Florida.
Legislators have tried for several years to pass a gambling bill, but the deals fell apart amid heavy lobbying from the gambling industry.
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“It’s not about proving a point,” she said. “It was just something I wanted to do. It was something I believed in that I have nothing to hide. When I got married, it was the most beautiful phase. Pregnancy was the most normal thing that was going to happen and giving birth to a child is as normal as ever.”
“Our hope is it’s one start,” Roberts said. “But we are putting him on the disabled list to make sure we get this behind us, it’s really important. Kenta doesn’t want to miss any starts. He doesn’t want to come out of a game. We’ve got to make sure that he understands this is for his best interest for the rest of the year going forward.”
LONDON, Ont. — Canadian lender VersaBank is moving towards launching a blockchain-based virtual vault to store digital properties such as cryptocurrency.
The London, Ont.-based chartered bank says its subsidiary VersaVault has signed two memorandums of understanding with a cryptocurrency exchange and a cryptocurrency-based fund.
VersaBank did not disclose the names of the exchange or the fund.
The branchless bank says these agreements will facilitate feedback from two institutional holders of cryptocurrency assets to help guide the lender's development of VersaVault, which it intends to launch globally.
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Investment company John Rogers buys Keysight Technologies, Philip Morris International, Nokia Oyj, Atlas Financial Holdings, Costco Wholesale, Sempra Energy, GSI Technology, iShares Russell 2000 Value, Fluor, iShares MSCI ACWI ex US Index Fund, sells Kennametal, Rockwell Collins, Anixter International, US Silica Holdings, Brady during the 3-months ended 2016-12-31, according to the most recent filings of the investment company, Ariel Investment, LLC. As of 2016-12-31, Ariel Investment, LLC owns 191 stocks with a total value of $8.5 billion. These are the details of the buys and sells.
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Investigators say a Philadelphia firefighter died because a hose supplying her with oxygen had burned through and they found problems with how her colleagues responded to her seven emergency distress signals.
The fire department and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health released reports Monday about the December 2014 death of Lt. Joyce Craig.
Craig was killed while battling a wind-whipped house fire.
The city’s report says indirect causes of her death include lack of situational awareness, inadequate communications, poor strategy and tactics and an uncoordinated rescue effort.
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Kings Bible Church choir, Upper Lawani, Benin City has emerged overall winner of the 2017 annual Easter Cantata of God’s Historic Church, GRA, Benin City.
Kingsley Uchegbu reports that over ten choir groups participated in the annual competition initiated twenty-five years ago by the founder of the Church and Esama of Benin, Sir, Chief, Doctor Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion.
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Former F1 driver Ruben Barrichello's son is following in his dad's footsteps.
15 year old Eduardo decided to take his dad out in a racing car to show him what he could do.
It all got a bit too much for the F1 champ and he became a bit overwhelmed as many proud dads do.
Bet you've seen your grown up crying at key moments in your life!
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is saying that "racism is evil" as he condemns the KKK, neo-Nazis and white supremacists as "criminals and thugs."
He is speaking in the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House after meeting with Attorney General Jeff Sessions and FBI director Christopher Wray about the race-fueled violence Saturday in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Trump has come under fire for his comments Saturday that "many sides" are to blame for the violence. In those remarks, he did not single out white supremacists or any other hate group, even as Republican lawmakers and others in his White House did condemn them by name.
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The same jury that last month unanimously found Dylann Roof guilty in the slayings of nine black parishioners at a South Carolina church is returning to court to begin contemplating his punishment.
HIGHER EDUCATION BUBBLE UPDATE: Eugene Volokh: Silencing professor speech to prevent students from being offended — or from fearing discrimination by the professors. As always, of course, the concern about offense or discrimination is transparently one-sided.
Cabinet has approved amendments to the Poor Relief Act to abolish the Board of Supervision and transfer the functions of the Board to the Ministry of Local Government.
Minister of Information, Senator Ruel Reid, made the disclosure during a post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House on Wednesday.
He said the move follows a review of the Poor Relief Act by the cabinet.
The amendments will also introduce new concepts that reflect a modern human services management approach to poor relief.
He says drafting instructions are to be issued to the Chief Parliamentary Counsel in this regard.
The Board of Supervision was established under the Poor Relief Act to supervise and monitor the delivery of the poor relief service performed by the Municipal Corporations.
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Just a second of distraction and hackers enter yours on your machine or network. Taking into account current trends is likely to be an attack of "ransomware", malicious software capable of encrypting data.
If this happens it may be useful to consult the Institute's report for Critical Infrastructure Technology (ICIT) which in part describes how to deal with the kidnappers data. Even if you have an up-to-date backup of the information, it can remain in the hands of criminals if the copy of the information contains the malware.
An "ransomware" attack works just like a rapture. Criminals will try to coerce him into paying a ransom for delivery of a decryption key that will give him back access to the information. Negotiating with criminals always has risks.
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I recently wrote to the your paper about the disgraceful mail service we have been receiving.
Today I went to the post and had a total of 14 locally mailed letters which were postmarked between the 2nd and 11th of May. Every one took over one month to be delivered. This is outrageous and totally unacceptable.
I would encourage the Minister to take the appropriate action since the person(s) in charge are apparently unable or unwilling to do anything about it.
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BRUSSELS The European Commission sees a possible solution in the coming weeks on the bailout of two small Italian banks from the Veneto region, a spokesman said on Monday.
Banca Popolare di Vicenza and Veneto Banca have applied to receive state support using an exception to EU banking liquidation rules that would allow public money to be injected in the two lenders with a limited contribution from the banks' creditors.
The Commission said it was in "constructive talks" with the Italian authorities and the European Central Bank on the bailout request.
"All players are sitting around a table with the objective of coming to a common solution that is efficient, sustainable and in the interest of financial stability," the spokesman said.
"We are confident that a solution on this basis can be found in the coming weeks," he added.
(Reporting by Francesco Guarascio @fraguarascio, editing by Julia Fioretti)
First time this story popped up in my Facebook feed—I actually hoped it was fake news.
I’m not naive that abortion has been, and will increasingly be, used to “edit” the children we raise.
But the “PROGRESS!” tone here is sad and sickening. Read it and see what you think.
If George Orwell were around today, he wouldn’t be a novelist.
He’d be a blogger.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP)  Jurors in a murder trial involving the 2015 death of a Tennessee high school football player who shielded friends from gunfire heard an interview in which one defendant tells police he fired shots in the air without aiming at anyone that night.
Jurors on Monday saw Knoxville police violent crimes investigator A.J. Loeffler's interview with Christopher Drone Bassett on the night that 15-year-old Zaevion Dobson died. Bassett, Kipling Deshawn Colbert and Richard Gregory Williams III face first-degree murder charges.
Bassett initially denied accompanying cousin Brandon Perry to the Lonsdale area of Knoxville where Dobson was shot. Bassett eventually says he saw Perry fire shots, got scared and later fired "maybe five" shots in the air.
Perry died in a separate shooting later that night.
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SYRACUSE, NY -- The Harlem Globetrotters tested out the strength of the Carrier Dome basketball goals on Friday. Frequent dunks, hanging upside down, and standing on top were all part of their show.
The theatrics at points overshadowed the highly skilled basketball on display. Fans of all ages were pulled into the show from the stands. Kids were lifted to help dunk, adults were put in dancing contests, and at one point a ladies purse was taken to use as a prop.
The kickstarter, which hoped to raise €50,000, raised €71,333 from people hoping to get their hands on one.
Now, the inventor from Minsk, Belarus, is ready to make and send out the innovative portable chargers.
He said: "With each rotation of your hand, the rotor speed increases significantly and generates more power. The average speed of the rotor is 5,000rpm.
"We translate the mechanical energy you put in into electrical energy and this means you can charge your device."
The invention took over a year to develop, and Mr Vaga has said it is ideal for people who spend a long time away from a power source.
AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Serena Williams will have to wait a little longer for her first match of 2017 after rain curtailed play Monday on the opening day of the ASB Classic.
Williams was due to play in evening session against unseeded Pauline Parmentier of France but steady rain made play impossible at the open-air stadium and the first-round match was postponed to Tuesday.
Venus Williams, a former champion in Auckland, is due to play New Zealand wildcard entry Jade Lewis on Tuesday.
In the only main draw matches completed Monday, Lucie Safarova beat Czech compatriot Denisa Allertov 6-1, 6-2 and Kurumi Nara of Japan beat Germany's Antonia Lottner 6-2, 6-2.
Naomi Osaka of Japan led Annika Beck of Germany 6-2, 2-1 when play was suspended.
CLEVELAND, Ohio - The Browns squandered a 21-7 lead Sunday and lost 27-21 to the Packers in overtime at FirstEnergy Stadium. Cleveland is 0-13.
The Packers scored three straight touchdowns, including two in the fourth quarter to send the game into overtime.
On the third play of OT, Browns quarterback DeShone Kizer scrambled around looking for an open receiver, and Packers linebacker Clay Matthews hit Kizer's arm as he released the ball. Safety Josh Jones intercepted with 8:28 left in OT.
Kizer finished the game 20-of-28 for 214 yards with 3 TDs and 2 interceptions for a 99.4 rating.
In this video, cleveland.com Browns reporters Mary Kay Cabot and Dan Labbe talk about what we learned from the day and what it means going forward.
Skopje, 4 July 2018 (MIA) – The UK’s substantial support of Macedonia’s bid to join the Euro-Atlantic organizations is yet another motivation for the country to speed up reforms that will bring economic prosperity to its citizens, Prime Minister Zoran Zaev told Wednesday in Skopje to a delegation of the British Foreign Office, led by Director General for Political Affairs Richard Moore.
The British delegation commended the Skopje-Athens name deal, expressing belief that advancing of Macedonia’s relations with Greece and other neighbors was contributing to realization of the country’s aspirations for the EU, NATO membership.
Zaev and his guests also discussed about the preparations of the Western Balkans Summit, scheduled to take place in London on 9-10 July, the government said in a press release. lk/16:55
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RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper says he had a good conversation with a top Trump administration official over plans to expand offshore drilling.
Cooper said he talked to Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke about concerns that drilling could cause catastrophic damage to the state's $3 billion tourism and fishing industries.
The Democratic governor says residents of North Carolina need to make their opposition clear to the federal government.
The plan has bipartisan opposition: Republican South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster met with Zinke on Friday and shared similar concerns.
A man in Sparwood has been fined under the Wildfire Act after fireworks were thrown into a large fire pit.
RCMP responded to complaints from residents, who heard what they thought were gun shots in a mobile home park.
Police instead found a man who was believed to be throwing fireworks into a large fire.
The man initially denied any wrong doing until fireworks started going off in the fire pit.
The property owner was fined $1150.
Police remind residents while the majority of the fire ban is lifted, fireworks, Class 2 and Class 3 fires are still restricted in some areas.
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Lebanon's elections, now slated for next spring, could see some major blocs losing seats, but the country's new electoral law is unlikely to drastically change the balance of power in Parliament, analysts said Wednesday. They said that the telling outcome of this law, agreed by Cabinet Wednesday, is that since none of the parties were able to take a dominant position over the rest, all the major parties agreed to lose out equally.
Khashan added that the new electoral law would not result in any drastic changes.
He also said he expected no major new alliances to emerge in the lead-up to election day, adding that the current political equation will largely remain.
Other analysts agreed that the law did little to shift toward a less sectarian system.
Makram Rabah, a political analyst, described the law as a "disappointment".
With the law still hot off the press and parties still reacting to the final agreement, it remains unclear if the FPM-Lebanese Forces alliance can stand the test of a national election.
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About 40 people gathered to sing special Christmas carols outside the WSIB building in Windsor Monday.
Members from local unions took to the streets to raise awareness on what they say is unfair compensation for injuries workers as part of a province-wide campaign called Workers Comp is a Right.
The group sang songs about worker's rights to the tune of popular Christmas carols as part of their hour-long demonstration.
Windsor injured workers holiday outreach blitz happening outside the WSIB building. Here they're singing Christmas Carol like songs with a different message @CBCWindsor pic.twitter.com/VzANn8gp5v — @MelNakhavoly
Activists say workers compensation systems are failed and they would also like to see change to health and safety codes.
A petition calling for the better treatment of workers was being signed at the rally. Once it's gathered enough signatures it will be presented at Queen's Park. Windsor was one of eight cities to host a protest today.
Who's Bill This Time Bill Kurtis reads three quotes from the week's news: "Boast of the union," "Chap stuck" and "Minnesota huddle."
Amazon.com Inc. (Seattle) has announced the dates for this year’s Prime Day, an annual shopping holiday on the retailer’s site. The marathon sale will launch July 16 at 3 p.m. and will run for 36 hours, making it the longest Prime Day sale since its inception in 2015.
A new facet of the Prime Day sales will include “deep discounts” at Whole Foods Market stores, according to CNBC. The company is also expanding the sale to additional markets beyond the U.S., U.K., Spain, Mexico, Japan, India, Italy, Germany, France, China, Canada, Belgium and Austria to include Australia, Singapore, The Netherlands and Luxembourg. One of the biggest sales the retailer plans to run is a $100 discount on its Echo Show, which features a touchscreen interface.
To compete with Amazon’s Prime Day, rival big-box stores, Target (Minneapolis) and JCPenney (Plano, Texas) have kicked off their back-to-school sales early.
If you were one of the millions of people who watched Netflix’s new show 13 Reasons Why, there’s a good chance you’re STILL thinking about it. Hannah Baker’s story was a hard one to take in and of course a show this popular is going to have fans reading into it, and we have 6 theories — with spoilers! —right here on Listed.
SAN FRANCISCO — Apple has bought Shazam, the maker of a song-recognition app that Apple's digital assistant Siri has already been using to help people identify the music playing on their iPhones.
The companies didn't disclose the price of the acquisition announced Monday. Technology news site Recode previously reported Apple is paying about $400 million for Shazam, citing three unidentified people familiar with the deal.
Apple issued a statement describing Shazam as "natural fit" with its services. The Cupertino, California, company declined to say whether Shazam's app will still be available after the deal closes.
Siri began drawing upon Shazam's technology to answer questions about songs as part of a 2014 update to the iPhone's operating system.
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LONDON: A 29-year-old chef has died after collapsing in the hottest London Marathon on record, organizers said on Tuesday.
Matt Campbell, who featured in the BBC television show “Masterchef: The Professionals” last year, collapsed Sunday at the 22.5-mile mark.
“Although he received immediate medical treatment on the scene from race doctors, he died later in hospital,” the statement said.
Campbell, from the Lake District in northwest England, was raising money for a youth charity and told his Instagram followers on the morning of the race he was running in honour of his late father.
The chef had already run in the Manchester Marathon on April 8.
Sunday’s 38th London Marathon was the hottest ever recorded at 24.1 degrees Celsius (75.3 degrees Fahrenheit).
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Police are investigating a double homicide after an Ohio couple returning from vacation has been found dead in their home. Stark County Sheriff George Maier says the bodies of 71-year-old Rogell John and his wife, 64-year-old Roberta John, were discovered at their Canton home after 4 p.m. Monday.
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An Argentine prosecutor is seeking judicial permission to investigate President Mauricio Macri and two other high level officials over last year's settlement of a debt owed to the government by a company owned by the president's father.
Federal prosecutor Juan Pedro Zoni says the settlement did not protect the public interest adequately and the officials should be investigated. A federal judge must now decide whether an investigation is warranted for Macri, Communication Minister Oscar Aguad and the ministry's director of legal affairs, Juan Manuel Mocoroa.
The case involves Correo Argentino, the country's post office that was owned by the president's father in the 1990s until it went bankrupt in 2001. The government agreed last year to settle the debt of almost 300 million pesos by having the company pay back twice that amount but in installments spread out until 2033.
Last week, the general prosecutor of the Appellate Court, Gabriela Boquin, ruled the deal was prejudicial to the state.
As Canada moves closer to legalizing cannabis, the federal government wants to reiterate that WEED IS NOT SUPPOSED TO BE FUN, EVER.
Health Canada just announced new regulations that will guide how weed will be grown and sold in Canada.
Here's what the federal government envisions as packaging for weed in stores.
According to the proposed rules, only one "brand element" will be allowed on the packaging and it can't be any bigger than the giant THC stop sign that will be affixed to all products.
Packages will also need a whole bunch of other information, including the all-caps warning "KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN."
The fireworks at Southbank began with a tribute to late singer Prince as purple explosions rained down behind the London Eye Fireworks were also set to Coldplay and David Guetta as the pink coloured explosions lit up behind the London Eye. In Edinburgh, crowds gathered for the Hogmanay street party and sang Auld Lang Syne as the near year drew in.
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(CNN) Police in Italy have arrested a man suspected of opening fire on a group of foreign nationals in the town of Macerata on Saturday, injuring several people.
A police photo shows a man being apprehended who appears to have an Italian flag wrapped around his neck.
Police added that one of the wounded is in surgery.
A joke video where Nick Clegg appears to sing an apology about university fees is to be released as a single.
The deputy prime minister has given his permission for the film to be issued by a website called thepoke after it received thousands of views.
Nick Clegg has requested all profits from the sales of the song be given to Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust.
Mr Clegg's wife Miriam is a patron of the hospital.
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One person is behind bars after officials ruled Friday's fire in Randall County an arson.
A total of 45 acres were burned, and at least five abandoned and vacant trailer houses were destroyed in the blaze.
Witnesses told officials that Ryan Matthew Cravy, 35, had been seen around the camper where the fire began.
According to deputies, Cravy returned to the scene around 5:30 p.m. and claimed he was a federal marshal, disregarding the road barricades that were in place.
He was stopped by deputies and arrested for impersonating a public servant and disregarding a traffic control device.
Officials say Cravy was also in possession of methamphetamine.
Cravy was also charged with arson after officials reviewed video evidence.
He was booked into the Randall County Jail.
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Using a food processor with a coarse grating disc, grate the potatoes and onion. Transfer the mixture to a colander and drain any remaining liquid. You can also use a clean dish towel and lay it over the mixture, press down gently and soak up any excess liquid.
In a large bowl, moving quite quickly (so the potatoes don't go brown) mix together the potato and onion mixture, eggs, breadcrumbs, baking powder and flour. Mix until the flour and breadcrumbs are absorbed. Add more if necessary.
In a medium sized pan, over high heat about a 1/4 inch of oil. Make sure the oil is hot but not smoking.
Place a few dollops of batter into the pan and flatten with a spatula. Don't over-crowd the pan. When the edges of the latkes start to get brown and cripsy flip them over.
They will cook for approximately 5 minutes per side.
Transfer the cooked latkes to a plate with a sheet of paper towel to soak up any extra oil.
Sprinkle with salt and serve warm with apple sauce and sour cream.
Enjoy!
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Deputy District Health Officer Dr Zeeshan Wednesday said that checking and surveillance of tracing dengue larvae in Graveyards, Junkyards ,commercial plazas, hotels, restaurants, hospitals, school and colleges,
under construction sites, parks, open plots, abandoned sites, petrol pumps and all other spots are underway in Municipal corporation areas.
Talking to APP,he said that surveillance had been lengthened in MCR areas .
He said that spread of dengue is under control and only one dengue positive case was reported in Rawalpindi cantt area but there was need to create awareness among the people to keep their houses clean and leave no place wet or with stagnant water.
He warned that stern action would be taken against the staff deputed in the campaign, if they show any negligence in performance of their duties.—APP
After being sent for an MRI, it was determined Wednesday that Darvish is dealing strictly with right triceps inflammation, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.
This is good news for the Cubs, who feared Darvish had structural damage in his throwing arm. He's expected to start a throwing program either over the weekend or early next week, although the timetable for the 31-year-old's return from the disabled list remains a bit murky.
Actress Malaika Arora Khan, known for promoting fitness, says people should embrace their curves and flaws, and love themselves the way they are. ELLE India celebrated the 11th edition of the ELLE Beauty Awards at a hotel. The guest list included Richa Chadha, Athiya Shetty, Diana Penty, Tamannaah Bhatia and Saiyami Kher, among others.
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- The first vote on a $3 billion tax incentive package for Taiwan-based Foxconn Technology Group is planned in a Wisconsin state Assembly Committee.
The Assembly's jobs and economy committee planned a vote Monday afternoon on the bill. Approval by the Republican-controlled committee would set up a vote by the full Assembly on Thursday.
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The proposal must clear both the state Assembly and Senate in identical form and be signed by Gov. Scott Walker before taking effect. Passage of the bill is needed for the state to fulfill its end of a deal struck with Foxconn for it to build a $10 billion display panel manufacturing plant that could employ up to 13,000 people.
Democrats, environmentalists and other critics have said the state gives away too much under the deal.
RELATED: Filling jobs could be challenge for Foxconn
AMRITSAR, India (AP) — In the 70 years since India and Pakistan were created from the former British Empire, there has never been a venue focused on the stories and memorabilia of those who survived that chaotic and bloody chapter in history — until now.
A new museum on the Partition of the Indian subcontinent opens this week, as the two South Asian giants mark seven decades as independent nations.
The exhibitions are housed in the red-brick Town Hall building in the north Indian border city of Amritsar. They include photographs, newspaper clippings and donated personal items meant to tell the story of how the region’s struggle for freedom from colonial rule turned into one of its most violent episodes.
Speed is believed to be a factor in a crash that killed a teenager in Gastonia late Friday night.
Thomas Smith IV, 17, was driving a 2006 Ford Mustang when he veered off the road and struck a tree.
The crash happened around 10:20 p.m. on Robinwood Road near Laurel Lane.
The front-seat passenger of the car was taken to Caromount Regional Medical Center for serious injuries.
Friends and family of the teenager have placed flowers and notes at the scene of the crash.
The crash is currently under investigation.
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BOCHUM, Germany, April 28 Deutsche Post will deliver groceries for Amazon's AmazonFresh service in Germany, the logistics group's chief executive Frank Appel confirmed at its annual general meeting on Friday.
Several people close to the matter had told Reuters last month that the two companies had signed an exclusive deal on the matter.
The deal is a coup for Deutsche Post, as a move by Amazon.com to carry out more of its own parcel deliveries has been seen as a threat to Europe's biggest postal group. (Reporting by Matthias Inverardi; Writing by Maria Sheahan; Editing by Harro ten Wolde)
The intersection of Bremner Boulevard and Spadina Avenue is busy at the best of times, but with the closure of the York-Bay-Yonge exit ramp from Gardiner Expressway it’s about to get even busier. As Erica Vella reports, some people living in the area say they’re concerned for their safety.
April 5Komercijalna Banka AD Skopje:
* Says its shareholders approved distribution of dividend of 150 denars per share on its 2016 profit
* The total dividend payout will amount to 341.9 million denars ($5.95 million)
* Ex-dividend date is April 19
Further company coverage: ($1 = 57.4200 Macedonian denari) (Gdynia Newsroom)
REPORT – NEW YORK GIANTS WILL NOT RE-SIGN LARRY DONNELL…
The NFL Network is reporting that the New York Giants will not re-sign soon-to-be unrestricted free agent tight end Larry Donnell. Donnell began the 2016 season as the starting tight end but was benched after the bye week. He started to receive more playing time again late in the season. Donnell ended up playing in 14 games with six starts, and finished the regular season with just 15 catches for 92 yards (6.1 yards per catch) and one touchdown.
Donnell originally went undrafted and unsigned in 2011. The Giants signed him as a street free agent in March 2012 and Donnell spent the 2012 season on the team’s Practice Squad. Donnell has regressed since his breakout 2014 season (63 catches for 623 yards and six touchdowns). His numbers were down in 2015 (missing half the season with a neck injury) and down again in 2016. He just has not developed as hoped or expected.
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WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump is heading to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, next week to make his case for an overhaul of the nation’s tax code.
White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders said Friday the plan “is really a jobs bill.” Trump’s trip Wednesday to the state capital is aimed at building his case that tax cuts would help drive the economy.
Trump has promised Americans “the largest tax cut in our country’s history.” But for the poorest Americans households, Trump’s plan would amount to an average tax cut of about $60 a year, according to the Tax Policy Center. Middle-income families would get about $300 on average. Most of the cuts would go to the wealthiest Americans.
Trump last year became the first Republican presidential candidate to win Pennsylvania since 1988.
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Police are investigating the sexual assault of a woman in Eastbourne.
Details have just been released about the incident.
The area was cordoned off on Friday morning as forensic officers looked for evidence.
Police say the attack occurred around 10.30pm in Stables Lane, off Mark Lane on Thursday (April 13).
The offender is described as a white man, in his late 20s to early 30s, 5’ 9”, of average build with dark hair and wearing a light-coloured polo shirt, dark jeans and casual shoes.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to report online to https://sussex.police.uk/contact-us/response-to-appeal/ or call 101 quoting serial 53 of 14/04.
There's a new Android-oriented Humble Bundle today, and this one comes your way courtesy of Noodlecake. For a few bucks, you can get up to 11 games. You get to pick your price, so as little as a one greenback entitles you to some DRM-free gaming fun.
As with all the recent mobile bundles, this one has three tiers. At the bottom level you have four games that are unlocked if you pay $1 or more: Invert, Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP, Alto's Adventure, and Pug's Quest. The next set unlocks if you pay above the average, currently hovering around $4.57. That adds, Vugnettes, Shooting Stars, Tower Dwellers, and Caterzillar. Go up to $5 or more and you get Framed 2, The Bug Butcher, and Snowball.
As usual, all the games are DRM-free, and the version of Alto's Adventure (a free-to-play game) has in-app purchase content unlocked. Your payment goes to Humble Bundle, the developers, and charity. You can even change the split however you want. This bundle will be live for two weeks from today.
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Where a U.S. Bankruptcy Court judge found that the failure of two debtors to comply with the records-keeping provision of the Bankruptcy Code, 11 U.S.C. §727(a)(3), disqualified them from a Chapter 7 discharge, that ruling should be upheld based on forensic expert evidence that critical files were “scrubbed” from the computers of the debtors’ insurance ...
A Burnaby Mountie was injured Wednesday morning in a hit-and-run crash, police say.
The collision happened at Parker Street and Willingdon Avenue, and officers are now searching for a grey Dodge Nitro SUV.
The officer was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, according to RCMP.
Investigators are asking anyone with information about the crash to call 604-646-9999.
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A 47 year-old Akron woman is in the Summit County jail facing charges of aggravated vehicular homicide and other charges for a May 16 crash that killed an Akron man walking on Easter Avenue.
Tuesday, 18 April, 2017 - 15:41
The 12-year-old boy reported missing from Kaiapoi has been found safe and well this afternoon, and reunited with his family.
Police would like to thank everyone who reported possible sightings of the missing boy or who expressed concern and support for his family.
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia tax revenues surged last month, but Gov. Terry McAuliffe cautioned against assuming that the state’s recent revenue swoon is over.
The Richmond Times-Dispatch (http://bit.ly/2kRupCg ) reports McAuliffe announced Monday that revenues rose 7.4 percent in January over the previous January. He also says collections for the first seven months of the fiscal year are up 4.6 percent and ahead of the annual forecast revised in the face of last year’s shortfall.
Despite the good news, officials say the improved outlook will not result in increased budget spending.
Last year, budget officials were caught off guard when payroll withholding grew more slowly than expected, primarily because lower-paying jobs replaced high-wage jobs that were lost in northern Virginia and other parts of the state especially vulnerable to cuts in federal spending.
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PUNE: At least five people were killed and two others injured in a collision between two vehicles in Pune’s Lonavala town on Saturday.
The deceased include three women.
According to the police, “The mishap took place as the drivers could not control the speed and rammed into each other.”
The deceased have been identified as Pooja Gaikwad, 23, Pithla Sagadda, 21, Savita Rai, 26, Soviet Rai, 21 and Joab Mohammed, 30.
Further details are awaited.
After several days of relatively mild weather with daily highs reaching into the 50s, arctic cold is on its way.
According to the National Weather Service, an arctic front will usher much colder air south across the region this week. High temperatures will reach the 30s Tuesday, with 20s Wednesday and Thursday.
Overnight temperatures will fall into the single digits and teens, with breezy north winds supporting sub-zero wind chills during the early morning over mainly the northern half of Kansas.
Along with the cold, areas of light snow or flurries are possible Wednesday night and Thursday. Minimal accumulations are expected.
A warming trend should arrive by the weekend.
Scott Carpenter during an interview on Nov. 10, 1977. Associated Press file
DAYTON >> Four air and space pioneers will be enshrined in the National Aviation Hall of Fame in Ohio in a ceremony this fall in Texas.
The Class of 2017 will include Capt. Scott Carpenter, the second American to orbit the Earth and retired Maj. General Charles Bolden Jr., a shuttle astronaut and former NASA Administrator.
Also being inducted are Robert Gilliland, a super-sonic SR-71 program test pilot; and Sir Frank Whittle, the inventor of the revolutionary turbojet engine.
Both Carpenter and Whittle are deceased.
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The annual enshrinement ceremony, which was held in Dayton for decades, will take place at the Bell Helicopter Fort Worth Alliance Air Show near Fort Worth, Texas, on Oct. 28.
Hall of Fame officials have said moving the event will help with fundraising.
BBNaija! Cee-C And Nina Bag Another Endorsement Deal
Big Brother Naija 2018 finalists, Nina and Cynthia Nwadiora aka Cee-C just bag an endorsement deal with Slim Girl Shapewear, a Lingerie, Shapewear & Swimwear supply shop in Nigeria. This was made public by the Chief Executive Officer of the company on Instagram. The post read: “Over the years we (@Slimgirlshapewear and our American Store […]
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A young offender has been charged by Dryden, Ont., police after allegedly getting in an altercation with a young mother who was carrying an infant.
Officers were called to the high school in the city during the lunch hour on Thursday, Dryden police said, with reports of an "intoxicated" and "agitated" young offender.
The accused was charged with assault over the alleged altercation. Police said the confrontation was with a mother who was carrying a five-week-old infant.
Few other details were available. Police confirmed the altercation took place at the high school, but the nature of the conflict has not been released.
The accused cannot be identified, but is in custody, police said.
× Part of I-465 blocked on northwest side after crash
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – A crash on eastbound I-465 at I-865 has closed part of the interstate.
The crash happened at mile marker 25. It involved a semi truck and a car. At one point, three lanes of the interstate were closed. Two of those lanes have since reopened.
This is a developing story.
PITTSBURGH -- Chicago Cubs right-hander Yu Darvish has right triceps inflammation, but the MRI revealed no structural damage, the team announced Wednesday.
It's the best possible news regarding the $126 million addition to the 2016 world champions. Darvish, 31, was scratched on the eve of his last start and placed on the 10-day disabled list over the weekend as he felt discomfort between outings. He will look to begin a throwing program late this weekend or early next week.
Darvish has had several ailments since signing on with the Cubs, including a stomach bug in spring training, leg cramping, the flu and now the inflammation in his surgically repaired pitching arm. He's just 1-3 with a 4.95 ERA in eight starts. Mike Montgomery will continue to take his place in the rotation.
In other injury news, reliever Carl Edwards Jr. was placed on 10-day DL with right shoulder inflammation.
Ill. Judge's Fraud Trial A Rare Moment For The Bench
Law360, Chicago (February 2, 2018, 7:33 PM EST) -- A Cook County, Illinois, circuit court judge is set to face a federal jury Monday on charges she fraudulently obtained $1.4 million in mortgage and commercial loans before she took the bench, the first time in years that a sitting Illinois judge has been tried on criminal charges in federal court.
U.S. Circuit Judge Jessica Arong O’Brien was indicted on charges of bank fraud and wire fraud in April 2017 related to mortgages and refinancing for two properties on the South Side of Chicago. The alleged...
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Richard Paul King, age 83, of Brush Creek, passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at his residence.
Mr. King was born September 16, 1933 in Connecticut to Thomas King and Olive Gibson. He served his country in the army during the Korean War. He attended the Episcopal Church.
He was proceeded in death by his parents, a son, Richard King, and a brother, Tommy King.
Surviving is his wife of 23 years, Cynthia King, Brush Creek; children, Donna (Danny) Positano, Burlington, CT, Michael (Tina) King, Franklin, Tracy (Andrew) Boutin, Burlington, CT., Kristen (Rick) Layton, Maine; grandchildren, Jesse King, Daniel King, Brain Positano, Adam Positano, Madison Boutin; several nieces and nephews; brother-in-law, Wally Seitz; special friend, Ethel “Sissy” Reynolds.
Memorial service to be held at a later date at Episcopal Church in Lebanon.
Anderson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements
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Michael Dawson's confirmed move to Nottingham Forest didn't come as much of a surprise to anyone as his exit from the KCOM Stadium was announced this evening.
Dawson has gone back to where it all started for him by signing a two-year contract at the City Ground, where he came through the academy.
Choosing a two-year deal at his boyhood club rather than the one year contract offered by Hull City, Dawson is the latest senior City player to depart following David Meyler and Allan McGregor.
But while his signing at Forest was expected, it's still not gone down too well with some City fans, who are unhappy to see yet another player depart, while Forest fans couldn't be happier about the defender's retrurn.
Below is a selection of the tweets which accompanied news of Dawson's departure.
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April 10 SVG Capital Plc:
* Results of tender offer
* 41.8 million shares validly tendered and will be purchased at a price per ordinary share of 715 pence, for a total cost of £298.6 million
* Buyback represents approximately 63.8 per cent of issued share capital of company
* Total issued share capital to be reduced from 65,445,000 ordinary shares to 23,682,995 ordinary shares.
* Will review methods of returning cash to shareholders, will consider a larger cash distribution to shareholders as part of winding-up of co Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bangalore.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com)
Early look at NWA re-branding
The NWA has released a brief profile video focusing on the current NWA World Heavyweight Champion Tim Storm and his involvement with Championship Wrestling.
David Lagana recenlty told PWInsider.com that this is the start of a story of the promotion under new ownership. As reported earlier, Billy Corgan confirmed his purchase of the promotion with Sports Illustrated and discussed his 20-year plan.
You can check out the video below courtesy of the NWA.
FITE TV launches channel on Roku
FITE TV issued the following press release this week announcing the launch of an exclusive channel for Roku users. The channel will feature pro wrestling, MMA and boxing.
It will provide even easier access to purchase Impact and ROH PPV events.
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) Suzy Merchant fainted while coaching Michigan State against Illinois in a women’s basketball game Sunday.
The 47-year-old Merchant was evaluated by the school’s medical staff on the court during the fourth quarter before walking to the locker room. She was later taken to a hospital for tests and was expected to be kept overnight as a precaution.
Michigan State beat the Illini 74-47 in its Big Ten opener, improving to 11-3 overall.
Merchant is in her 10th season at Michigan State and has a 215-99 record.
Ghana has opened its second and final round of arguments at the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea in Hamburg, Germany, and is reproaching Cote d'Ivoire for deliberately turning a blind eye to Ghana's erudite legal arguments. According to Ghana, Cote d'Ivoire stuck to its old arguments last week because it did not have any evidence to back its claims that Ghana had moved into Cote d'Ivoire's maritime space.
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This is only Gary's second autumn in Ann Arbor, but "patience" and "nation's No. 1 recruit" never go hand in hand. With size (6-foot-5, 287), quickness (sub-4.6 40 time) and strength (26 bench-press reps of 225 pounds), Gary is primed to justify the hype.
ZURICH Feb 14 The Swiss blue-chip SMI was seen opening barely higher at 8,466 points on Tuesday, according to premarket indications by bank Julius Baer .
The following are some of the main factors expected to affect Swiss stocks.
CREDIT SUISSE
Credit Suisse posted a 2.44 billion Swiss franc ($2.43 billion) net loss for 2016, its second straight year in the red, keeping pressure on Chief Executive Tidjane Thiam to deliver on his turnaround plan for Switzerland's second-biggest bank.
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ACTELION
The Swiss drugmaker being bought by J&J said 2016 core net income rose 27 percent on accelerating sales of its newer medicines to treat deadly pulmonary arterial hypertension
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March 30 Landi Renzo SpA:
* Optimization agreement of the group financial structure was finalized following completion of application process by all banks involved
* Following finalization of optimization agreement, controlling shareholder also made payment for future capital increase of parent company totalling 8.9 million euros ($9.56 million) Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9311 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
Two Dallas police officers have been critically wounded in a shooting outside a hardware store.
The shooting happened about 4:30 p.m. Tuesday outside a Home Depot in northern Dallas.
The Dallas Police Department tweeted about the shooting, giving the conditions of the officers. But it did not immediately provide other details.
The department tweeted that a civilian was also shot. That person’s condition wasn’t immediately known.
Aerial video showed police using a helicopter and trained dogs to search for a suspect in a wooded area next to the store parking lot.
On February 6th and 7th, 2017 the Urbandale Police Department arrested Connor Ray Lloyd Bennet of Marshalltown, Iowa and Tuffy Delray Eugene Jackson of Des Moines, Iowa for Robbery 1st.
The Robbery 1st charge originates from the November 28th, 2016 armed robbery at the Pilot Truck Stop (11957 Douglas Pkwy, Urbandale, Iowa).
On December 2nd, 2016 the Urbandale Police Department released surveillance photos seeking the public’s aid in identifying the robbery suspects.
Connor Bennet and Tuffy Jackson were arrested and charged with Robbery 1st.
Several members of the Forces died in 2016 while training, or on exercise.
L/Cpl Joe Spencer, 24, of 3rd Bn The Rifles, was shot dead at RAF Tain, near Inverness, in November. Pte Conor McPherson, of 3rd Bn The Royal Regiment of Scotland, was shot dead on a night-time training exercise at Otterburn, Northumberland, in August.
Around 4,500 British servicemen and women are currently taking part in 25 operations in almost 30 countries.
The biggest is Britain’s war on Islamic State, codenamed Operation Shader. RAF air crew fly daily air strike and reconnaissance missions over territory held by Islamic State in Iraq and Levant (Isil), but commanders say politicians have insisted on keeping Army training teams teaching Kurdish and Iraqi forces well away from the dangers of the front line.
The Yi 360 VR release date will be in September, a representative from the company has confirmed.
The 360 Rumors website says a spokeperson has confirmed the release date for the camera, which was announced at the NAB Show earlier this year in Las Vegas.
The Yi 360 VR boasts 5.7k video resolution and will be priced at $399, well below what other competing flagship models are selling for.
Meanwhile, Youtuber Sami Luo has been one of a handful of people who were given the opportunity to test the Yi 360 VR and has posted the new sample footage above.
This is the first footage he’s published that was shot at the full 5.7k resolution.
Impaired Driving, Cook Road: A bar patron called police Dec. 2 after seeing another person who had been drinking get into his car. Officers responded, and stopped a vehicle on Cook Road. The driver, a 36-year-old Township resident, refused roadside tests for intoxication. He was arrested, and later released to his father on bond.
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And, after widespread cross-party anger at his initial response – in which he condemned violence “on many sides” – the president on Monday delivered a more measured response, in which he called out neo-Nazis and the Ku Klux Klan.
“I would like to provide the nation with an update on the ongoing federal response to the horrific attack and violence that was witnessed by everyone,” said Mr Trump.
“To anyone who acted criminally at this weekend’s racist violence, you will be held fully accountable.”
He described the rally on Saturday as an “egregious display of hatred and violence” which, he said, “has no place in America.”
He continued: “Racism is evil. And those who cause violence in its name are thugs – including the KKK, neo Nazis and white supremacists and other hate groups.
“We are a nation founded on the premise that all are created equal.”
There will be a Wonder Woman 2! That announcement has been made. No one can be shocked after the movie made over 100 million on it’s opening weekend! All that has been released so far Gal Gadot is returning as Wonder Woman. That’s not shocking. Patty Jenkins will be back as director. Awesome! The new movie will be set in America. How and why Wonder Woman leaves Europe we don’t know yet. No date has been announced for when we will see Wonder Woman 2, but everyone is already excited! But before we get to Wonder Woman 2, will the Justice League we worth our time or another Batman vs. Superman?
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The 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a federal judge’s decision to dismiss a product liability complaint because of the failure by plaintiff’s counsel to meet court-imposed deadlines and to oppose the defendant’s pending motion for summary judgment. “The district court acted well within its discretion in dismissing the instant case, especially when one ...
Chris Whalen, Whalen Global Advisors, talks about the lessons learns from the 2008 financial crisis.
Friends and family of Taleya Guy, the victim of a shooting in Gautier on Wednesday, honored her life with a balloon release this weekend.
Taleya Guy was a hair stylist at the Ocean Springs Walmart. A memorial with flowers and pictures was set up on Friday at her former workplace.
Guy’s funeral is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 6.
Taleya Guy’s coworkers gather in front of the Ocean Springs Walmart for a balloon release in her memory pic.twitter.com/8ankx05fBr — Caray Grace (@caraygrace) February 3, 2018
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London: In pulling off one of the most emphatic upsets of the first round of Wimbledon, Alexandra Sasnovich lived out one of her favorite adages about the egalitarian nature of her sport.
"Everyone can beat everyone," she said earlier this year. "It's tennis, you know? The ball is round."
Sasnovich, ranked 50th, hit that equitable ball past eighth-seeded Petra Kvitova more and more as their match wore on Tuesday, winning in three sets, 6-4, 4-6, 6-0.
Anguish: Petra Kvitova after losing a point to Alexandra Sasnovich. Photo: AP
Kvitova, a champion here in 2011 and 2014, was the oddsmakers' favourite to win the women's title.
She was also last year's betting favourite at Wimbledon, only her third tournament back on tour after a knife attack in her home wounded her left hand and forced her off tour for five months. When she lost in the second round to 95th-ranked Madison Brengle, it was easy to dismiss her favourite status as largely sentimental.
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An interview with DJ MK during Miami Music Week
DJ, producer and remixer MK is back in South Florida for Miami Music Week. He says this is his seventh or eighth year attending the event, though the Los Angeles-based house DJ has been performing in Miami since 1993. MK will play four shows this week in Miami before jetting off to California to play a music festival called Beyond Wonderland.
SouthFlorida.com interviewed MK in the lobby of Miami Music Week’s official hotel, the Delano in Miami Beach, before his first performance of the week, Shiba San x MK at the FDR Delano. That performance is part of a national tour the pair is doing. MK will play at the Cookout pool party at noon, Thursday, March 23, at the W South Beach and at his curated MK + Friends at the Surfcomber pool on Friday, March 24. He’ll close out the week at Bardot on Friday night. Click here for more Miami Music Week parties.
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Darrell Waltrip talks with Daryl Motte about how he was initially friends with Bobby Allison but things quickly turned sour.
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Police said a man in a U-Haul at the Signal Mountain Walmart tried to run over a police officer who was checking on him.
David Jolley, 45, of Nashville, is facing multiple charges, including attempted first-degree murder.
Police said the U-Haul hit a car at the Walmart lot, and the officer was checking to see if the driver was okay when he came at him.
The man then got on the freeway, while police followed until it eventually pulled off at the Volkswagen exit of I-75.
The officer who first approached Jolley he saw him sniffing from a can.
He said when he was driving toward him he was looking him in the eyes and shouting at him. The officer dove out of the way, then Jolley tried again to strike him. He said Jolley drove around the lot and struck another vehicle. Then he came at the officer a third time before getting on I-24 toward Chattanooga.
April 3 Tongyu Communication Inc :
* Sees net profit for Q1 FY 2017 to decrease by 55.1 percent to 41.43 percent, compared to net profit of Q1 FY 2016 (51.2 million yuan)
* Says sluggish in core business, increased labor cost and increased raw material cost as main reasons for the forecast
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/HoQgPE
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
"Yesterday at Grandview Golf Club, several of our members had an experience that does not reflect our organization's values or our commitment to delivering a welcoming environment for everyone. We are disappointed that this situation occurred and regret that our members were made to feel uncomfortable in any way. We have reached out to the members who shared their concerns to meet in-person, to fully understand what happened so that we can ensure it never happens again. Our team is very sorry for any interaction that may have made any member feel uncomfortable. Please know that we are taking this issue very seriously and expect our own organization to meet the highest standards for service that allows for everyone to feel comfortable and welcome."
Tuesday marks 25 years since two deadly tornadoes touched down in Green Country. Seven people were killed and 94 others were sent to the hospital.
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L'Oreal Can't Cut Most Claims In Keratin Class Action
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 6:22 PM EDT) -- L'Oréal was unable to convince a New York federal judge Thursday to dismiss a raft of claims from a class action in which buyers of keratin shampoos and sprays say they were defrauded by false advertising, but did persuade the judge that two unjust-enrichment claims should be trimmed.
The women suing say they were fooled by Keratindose products that promised keratin but delivered none. The naturally occurring protein works to protect hair cells. The three products in question — a shampoo, a conditioner and a “renewal...
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Nathan Epstein looks at all of the best social media moments after the Redskins match up with the Chiefs. #JoinTheHuddle.
Harry A. Lomason II is being remembered as much more than the former chairman and CEO of the Douglas & Lomason Co., an industry that put Carroll County on the automobile manufacturing map when his father brought it from Detroit to Georgia in the 1950s. Lomason's daughters said Monday that even though he was a very active 82-year-old who recently drove a few weeks ago from Detroit to Florida to see a grandchild graduate college, his death on Sunday came unexpectedly.
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Headlines: Special court to be set up in Jodhpur jail for verdict on Asaram Bapu today
A special court will be set up in Jodhpur jail for verdict on Asaram Bapu today. Watch to know more.
Weird news stories from around the world… with a healthy dose of LASERS added in. Does it make sense? No not really, but it doesn’t HAVE TO… it’s “Laser Stories”!
Seth Rollins vs. Samoa Joe has been added to the April 30th WWE Payback pay-per-view from San Jose, California.
Below is the updated Payback card going into tonight’s RAW:
House of Horrors Match for the WWE Title
Bray Wyatt vs. Randy Orton
WWE United States Title Match
Chris Jericho vs. Kevin Owens
WWE Cruiserweight Title Match
Austin Aries vs. Neville
RAW Tag Team Title Match
Cesaro and Sheamus vs. The Hardys
Seth Rollins vs. Samoa Joe
On December 10, 2017, Dr. Jerome Steiner, devoted husband of Sima Steiner (nee Oshry); loving father of Howard (Nancy) Steiner and Sandra (Klaus) Hahn; dear brother of the late George and Annette Steiner; loving grandfather of Samantha Steiner, Jeremy Hahn, Brandon Steiner and Stephen Hahn. Services at SOL LEVINSON & BROS., INC., 8900 Reisterstown Road, at Mount Wilson Lane, on Monday, December 11, at 1 p.m. Interment at Baltimore Hebrew Cemetery, Berrymans Lane. Please omit flowers. In mourning at 17 Emerald Ridge Court, Baltimore, MD 21209, Monday only with a service at 7 p.m.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Mercury Systems Inc
* Mercury Systems receives $4.3m order for radar subsystems for missile defense application
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After Hitting Record Low In December, African-American Unemployment Rate Rises U.S. employers added 200,000 jobs to payrolls in January, a big improvement from December. The Labor Department report, released Friday morning, showed unemployment unchanged at 4.1%. But there was one surprise: African-American unemployment shot up after hitting a record low in December.
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Unless you count wee-hour champagne breakfast buffets after swanky Palm Beach party revelers cried out "Happy New Year," the first formal 2017 wine-paired meal affair in our area may be one this week that brings a Virginia winemaker to a tea house.
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Sand Springs firefighters say no one was seriously injured when they believe a wet road caused a driver to slide her car off a road Monday morning.
The fire department says the car which was eastbound on West 56th Street near South 136th West Avenue, then struck a tree on the passenger side of the car just before 8 a.m.
They said the driver was not injured, but the passenger was taken by EMSA to a Tulsa hospital to be checked out. The fire department says he had to be rescued by firefighters after getting pinned in the wreckage.
The naked body of a 23-year-old Google employee was found floating in the San Francisco Bay Thursday, officials said.
The Santa Clara County Coroner's Office identified the woman as Chu Chu Ma of Mountain View, the Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety tweeted.
A woman with the same name has a LinkedIn profile indicating she's a software engineer at Google, according to NBC Bay Area.
In a statement in NBC Bay Area, a Google spokesperson said, "Chu Chu was an excellent software engineer in our developer product team. We are devastated to learn of her passing and our deepest condolences are with her family and friends."
The Sunnyvale DPS said an investigation was ongoing and authorities were "awaiting the results of the autopsy report."
Former Northeast Pizza boss Sean Coulson allegedly attempted to rob shop
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Pizza shop workers who took down an alleged robber discovered it was their former boss.
WCVB reports a man entered the Northeast Pizza eatery in Barre, Massachusetts, with what turned out to be a fake gun on Tuesday.
He allegedly climbed over the counter and demanded cash.
Employees held the man down until police arrived.
Police pulled the mask off the robber and the man was allegedly ex boss Sean Coulson, 30.
According to WCVB, Mr Coulson was fired last year.
"I was just frozen in my tracks. I didn't have the time to think about a plan or anything like that, so I just reacted," worker Trevor Kosla told WCVB.
The accused told police the attempted robbery was a joke, and he now faces charges of armed robbery and assault.
Northeast Pizza owner Steve Barrett told Telegram the incident "gave him the chills" and he considered his employees "heroes".
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China’s Yuan Opens Trade at 6.7882 Per Dollar Vs Last Close at 6.7943
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Much-travelled Quagliarella wants to extend Sampdoria stay
Jan 2 (Reuters) - Sampdoria forward Fabio Quagliarella would like to settle down and end his career at the Genoa-based club after switching teams several times in his career, he told Sky Sport on Monday.
The former Italy international, capped 25 times, joined Sampdoria in February after 18 months at Torino. He previously had a one-year spell at the club in 2006-07.
"I hope, first of all, to extend my contract with Sampdoria because it expires in June ... I don't think that there should be problems for the renewal," the 33-year-old said.
"For superstition though I will not say the words 'end of career' because in the past I have changed many shirts," he added.
Quagliarella, who spent four years with Juventus from 2010-14, has scored 100 goals in Italy's top division.
Sampdoria, 13th in the standings, travel to third-placed Napoli on Saturday, their first Serie A game after the holiday break.
ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) -- A contractor working at a Pennsylvania newspaper has died after being pinned underneath a piece of machinery that was being removed from the pressroom.
The Lehigh County coroner says the man became trapped at The Morning Call in Allentown Tuesday afternoon. Crews have been dismantling the printing press after the paper's printing operations moved to Jersey City, New Jersey.
Lehighvalleylive.com reports the man was pronounced dead at the scene around 6 p.m. Tuesday.
The coroner says the victim is a 32-year-old man from Cape Coral, Fla. His name wasn't immediately released.
The Morning Call reports that newsroom workers heard a loud boom shortly after 5 p.m. The cause of the accident is under investigation.
Publisher and editor Robert York expressed "heartfelt sympathy" to the man's family and says the company is cooperating with authorities. The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration was notified of the contractor's death.
A quaint village situated on a quiet stretch of coastline is one of the less known attractions in the Kouga region.
Home to less than a 1000 people, Oyster Bay is accessible via a gravel road that is not always that easy to negotiate.
It wide expansive beaches are worthy reward for the intrepid traveller.
St Francis Bay photographer Clive Wright took this photo of Oyster Bay at night.
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A military dad is getting a lot of attention after showing his softer side in a touching photo shoot with his daughter.
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Keven Porter is a U.S. Marine Corps drill instructor. His wife, Lizette Porter, of Oceanside, California, told ABC News that the shoot was a total surprise to her husband, who at first was a bit hesitant to partake.
“My husband had no idea what was going to happen until we showed up to the shoot,” said Lizette. “He was hesitant at first but after a little talking, I was able to convince him. He would do anything for Ashley.”
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The Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica through its Chief Executive Officer Dennis Chung has been invited to participate in a series of activities, from June 13-15, organised by The Dominica Business Forum in Roseau, Dominica, aimed at strengthening their private sector operations. The DBF, which is an umbrella consortium of business support organisations in Dominica, has invited the PSOJ to assist in their intervention efforts through the sensitisation of Dominica's private sector, on the realities of doing business in the Caribbean and the need for greater collaboration within the private and public sectors on a national and regional level.
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Sometimes, a simple gif of Ryan Gosling blowing a kiss to a kitten or Armie Hammer dancing offers enough assurance that life isn’t all that bad. But this Monday, we have something so much better than that, courtesy a heroic, heartwarming finish at the Dallas Marathon. When New Yorker Chandler Self begin collapsing just 2 ½ miles from the finish line, Greenhill School senior Ariana Luterman, who was running relays nearby, rushed to her side and repeatedly helped her to her feet until her final lunge to win the race.
(*Side note: WFAA reporter Chris Sadeghi shutting down a faceless Twitter troll who responded to him only adds to the feel-good factor.)
Self was announced as the female marathon winner and — together with Luterman — brought a tear to the eyes of several D Magazine employees today. Sorry, dancing Armie Hammer. We’ll save you for another day.
PUEBLO, Colo. (AP) — Authorities say a Colorado man faces a murder charge after his 23-month-old son’s death, and the boy’s mother is also charged with child abuse resulting in death.
The Pueblo Police Department says the boy died on Wednesday at Denver Children’s Hospital. He was taken to the hospital Friday in critical condition.
Authorities say the boy’s father, 21-year-old Skylar Chapman, faces charges of first-degree murder and child abuse resulting in death. They say the boy’s mother, 20-year-old Faith Hughes, is charged with child abuse resulting in death.
Both Chapman and Hughes remain in the Pueblo County Detention Center, after initially being arrested on suspicion of child abuse resulting in serious bodily injury on Friday. It’s not clear if either has an attorney to speak on their behalf.
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Train collides with farm truck in Oceano
April 17, 2017
An Amtrak train collided with a farm truck in Oceano Monday morning. The crash caused the farm vehicle to flip over, but no one suffered injuries in the accident. [KCOY]
Around 7:30 a.m., the truck was hauling harvest supplies and port-a-potties on a dirt road in a strawberry field. The train clipped the back of the truck while it was crossing the tracks, overturning the vehicle.
California Highway Patrol officers say the truck driver was at fault for failing to yield to the train. About 40 passengers were on the train at the time of the crash.
Authorities temporarily stopped the train as they investigated the accident. The train then continued on to Santa Barbara.
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Calling hours for Zy'Quan Lanaux, 7, of Syracuse, who died Thursday, August 3, 2017, after being struck by a car on West Onondaga Street between Dudley and Bradley streets, will be 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, August 15, at Living Water COGIC, 121 Huron St., Syracuse. Funeral services will follow at noon.
According to his obituary, Lanaux was a student at Bellevue Elementary School. Survivors include his adoptive mother, Stephanie Winn-McCall; two sisters, Zy'Ah and Desire Lanaux; his parents, Ebony Lanaux and Emanuel Harris; and maternal grandparents, Helena Lanaux and Emanuel Howard.
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Ujjain: Ujjain Municipal Commissioner Ashish Singh inspected the Freeganj vegetable market and had encroachments removed in his presence. Concrete constructions, which had been built on sewers in the market blocking the cleaning operations, were removed. UMC staff cleaned the sewers during the visit.
He further ordered building of a boundary wall in the market for security reasons and instructed traders not to use any other place than their assigned shops. Zonal officers were ordered to get back into action and take timely actions against encroachments.
“Always ensure cleanliness in the market and remove construction from drains on regular basis,” he instructed. Zone president Buddhiprakash Soni, MIC member Radheshyam Verma, Rajshree Joshi, zonal officer Chandrakant Shukla and deputy commissioner Subodh Jain were present during the visit.
New estimates from the Congressional Budget Office say about 23 million Americans could lose coverage under the health care bill sponsored by the GOP.
The American Health Care Act, the GOP’s answer to Obamacare, could end up costing the U.S. economy close to 1 million jobs, researchers predicted Wednesday.
If the bill passes, it would initially boost jobs and increase economic output, "however, cuts in funding for Medicaid and health subsidies then begin to deepen, triggering sharp job losses and broad disruption of state economies in the following years," said Leighton Ku, director of the Center for Health Policy Research, who led the study team.
Health care jobs are an enormous part of the U.S. economy — making for 18 percent of the total Gross Domestic Product or GDP. Hospitals, clinics, doctors and health care services are major sources of jobs, too.
× Man found shot in the back in the Bronx
BROWNSVILLE, the Bronx — A 33-year-old man was found shot in the back in a Brooklyn apartment Tuesday night.
Police were called to an apartment along Kings Highway and E. 98th Street in Brownsville at about 11:20 p.m.
When they arrived, officers found a man found shot in the back inside a residence in the apartment, police said.
He was taken to the hospital for his injury.
No arrests have been made, and police continue to search for a motive.
As we approach the end of the living nightmare known as “2017,” let’s take a moment to remember the good times, shall we?
We needed laughs more than ever this year, and our small-screen favorites were more than happy to oblige. From Broad City‘s animated mushroom trip to Will & Grace‘s, ahem, “shower scene,” we’re still laughing over the 20 moments included in our best-of gallery.
Heck, one of the year’s funniest TV moments wasn’t even supposed to be funny. (Spoiler alert: the scene in question is from a Shondaland drama. And involves a dinosaur.)
Browse our gallery of 2017’s funniest scenes below — you can click here for direct access — then drop a comment with your own pick(s).
Bono and The Edge explain why U2 doesn't shy away from politics during their latest tour and if they think fame has catapulted them into the ultimate filter bubble.
MANHATTAN, Kan. (KSNT) – A Missouri man was arrested Tuesday afternoon following a high speed chase in Riley County.
The Kansas Highway Patrol reports a 2009 Lexus was westbound on K-18 fleeing from Rossville Police around 3:21 p.m. KHP says the Lexus went left of the center and traveled westbound in the eastbound lanes and collided with a 2002 Chevy passenger car at South 6th Street and Fort Riley Boulevard.
The driver of the Lexus was identified as 26-year-old Robert N. McGinley, of Lees Summit, Missouri. He was taken to a hospital with possible injuries and later arrested by the Riley County Police Department for fleeing and eluding, reckless driving, DUI, aggravated battery, sale and distributing hallucinogen/marijuana, among other charges. A bond has not yet been set.
KHP says it is unknown if McGinley was wearing a seat belt.
The driver of the Chevy, a 35-year-old David F. Hober, of Manhattan, was taken to the hospital with unknown injuries. He was wearing a seat belt.
Haley Parks is definitely not missing the Super Bowl after a video of the aftermath of her wisdom teeth removal went viral and the Eagles offered her tickets to the big game.
In the video that has been viewed close to three million times, Parks freaks out about missing the Super Bowl after undergoing anesthesia for the procedure. She's crying and worrying, while her mom assures her that she hasn't missed the important matchup.
She cries about Carson Wentz' injury and declares her love for the team, saying they are "like (her) sisters."
She even wants to let the Eagles know about her love for the team, with mom saying just tell them. Parks then says "I don't have their telephone number."
Well it looks like no phone number was required.
The interaction is even cuter with her mom commenting on the post in disbelief that the Eagles were giving her two tickets.
Hey, if all it takes is getting our wisdom teeth out for Super Bowl tickets, sign us up.
By Richard Torné
An elderly British couple whose house in Vera was unjustly demolished almost a decade ago have expressed disgust after being awarded almost half the amount in damages for the loss of their home.
Len and Helen Prior, both 73, have been living in their garage since their villa in La Loma neighbourhood was bulldozed by the authorities in January 2008, after the regional government annulled their building licence.
The couple have since been fighting a protracted legal battle for compensation against the council, which granted the building permits in breach of regional planning law.
But the Priors received a new blow this week after learning that the regional high court (TSJA) had upheld an appeal by the council to slash the couple’s compensation from €425,185 to €220,344.
WrestlePro will be partnering with Impact Wrestling for an event tonight in Rahway, NJ, which will double as a One Night Only PPV taping. Here is the updated lineup:
*Tenille Dashwood (fka Emma) vs. Angelina Love
*Fallah Bahh vs. Alberto El Patron
*Bobby Wayward vs, Eddie Edwards
*Chris Payne vs. Matt Sydal
*Bobby Lashley vs. Danny Maff
*Braxton & Allie vs. Nikos Rikos and Nikki Adams
The Line Breaks Festival returned to the University of Wisconsin April 11-16 to celebrate campus diversity and center the voices of First Wave student artists. The festival was first started by Marc Bamuthi Joseph during his 2007 spring residency at the UW Art Institute, the festival has since become a beloved annual tradition.
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× St. Laurence plans to go coed, welcome Queen of Peace students
BURBANK, Ill. — The all-male St. Laurence High School in Burbank is about to become coed to allow girls from its sister school Queen of Peace to enroll.
According to the Chicago Tribune, the St. Laurence Board of Directors unanimously voted Monday to open the school to students at Queen of Peace.
Queen of Peace is closing at the end of the current school year because of declining enrollments and money problems.
Next academic year, the current female student body from Queen of Peace will be able go across the street to St. Laurence, which will be co-ed for the first time.
There are town hall meetings scheduled later this week.
With the Big Ten loosening its stance on scheduling FCS opponents, Indiana State has agreed to a 2022 matchup at Purdue.
The Sycamores are scheduled to visit West Lafayette and receive a $500,000 guarantee for the game Sept. 10, 2022, according to FBSchedules.com.
Purdue has won all five all-time matchups against Indiana State, most recently 38-14 in 2015.
That's the year the Big Ten instituted a no-FCS policy as a way for its teams to strengthen scheduling for possible bids to the College Football Playoff. The Big Ten, having moved to a nine-game conference schedule, has since decided to allow its teams to schedule an FCS opponent when they have four only home conference games.
Indiana State, from the Missouri Valley Football Conference, has a new coach, Curt Mallory. The Sycamores were 4-7 last year.
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The JAHC and KTOO join forces to bring you an exciting new series – ART GLASSES! Monthly evenings of art projects at rotating establishments, taught by your favorite local Juneau artists.
We kick off the series with Tanna Peters, of TP Alaska Designs, hosted by Alaskan Brewing Co. Tanna will help you paint your own growler, and Alaskan will offer a no-host bar. All supplies, including the growler, are included!
Tickets are $45 and go on pre-sale after 9AM on Sept 14 to both JAHC and KTOO members! Stop by the Juneau Arts & Culture Center or KTOO to get your tickets, become a member, and secure your spot before they sell out! Tickets will go on sale to the general public starting Thursday, Sept 20.
Questions? Call Meghan at the JAHC at 586-2787 or Christy at KTOO at 463-6419. We hope we see you there!
The test comes within a week of the successful test firing of India’s most lethal Agni V missile.
Sending back-to-back strong messages, India today successfully test fired the Agni IV nuclear capable ballistic missile that has a range of up to 4,000 km. The test comes within a week of the successful test firing of India’s most lethal Agni V missile, an intercontinental ballistic missile, which can hit northern parts of China.
Developed by DRDO, the Agni IV is long-range missile that is propelled by composite rocket motor technology. The missile is reportedly equipped with state-of-the-art avionics V-12 fifth generation On-Board Computer. The missile has two stages of solid propulsion. The payload, with a re-entry heat shield can withstand temperature of more than 3000 degree Celsius.
With the coming change in our nation's leadership, many people are wondering what it means for gun rights and sales throughout the nation and even in eastern Iowa. "It's a roll of the dice.
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A 20-year-old Beaumont man briefly fled from a transporting officer outside the Indio County Jail Wednesday, June 14, before he was captured nearby, according to a Riverside County Sheriff’s Department news release.
Deputies had gone to an address in the 79100 block of Desert Stream Drive in La Quinta in response to an altercation call just before 4 a.m. and arrested Kevin Rosales on suspicion of felony domestic violence.
Rosales was taken to Indio where he fled from outside the jail and was found by deputies and Indio police officers a few minutes later, according to the release.
He was taken back to the jail and also held on suspicion of escape after arrest. No details were shared about how he slipped away from the officer.
He remained in custody in lieu of posting $35,000 bail, according to court records.
Mr Netanyahu declared: “We will continue to act against Iran’s intention to establish a military presence in Syria opposite us, not just opposite the Golan Heights but anywhere in Syria.”
Tehran insists it does not have any military presence in the Arab Republic with only military advisers in the area.
Mr Netanyahu announced he is set to visit Germany, France and the UK to hold talks next week, in an attempt to “present them with the strategic developments in our region, which are connected to the effort to halt Iranian aggression in Syria and elsewhere”.
Israeli Defence Minister Avivgdor Liberman will also hold talks with Moscow on Thursday about removing the Islamic Republic and its proxy armies from the war-torn country.
Ozark University school cafeteria worker broke down in tears thanking Trump for tax cuts; she shares her story with 'Fox & Friends.'
April 18 (Reuters) - Goldman Sachs Group Inc reported an 80 percent jump in quarterly profit as the Wall Street bank benefited from a pick up in global equity and debt offerings.
Net income applicable to common shareholders jumped to $2.16 billion in the first quarter ended March 31, from $1.2 billion a year earlier. (http://bit.ly/2nYyF63)
Earnings per share rose to $5.15 from $2.68.
Analysts on average had expected earnings of $5.31 per share, according to Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S. It was not immediately clear if the reported figures were comparable.
Provision for taxes fell 35.6 percent to $284 million.
Morgan Stanley, Goldman's traditional rival, reports earnings on Wednesday.
(Reporting by Sruthi Shankar in Bengaluru and Olivia Oran in New York; Editing by Sriraj Kalluvila)
According to the Washington State Patrol, a 22 year old Raymond man was driving north on Highway 101, heading toward South Bend, when the accident occurred.
As the man was driving his 1998 Ford Ranger, with an 18 year old South Bend woman in the passenger seat, the truck left the road and struck a tree stump.
Neither person was wearing a seatbelt at the time, and the State Patrol says that drugs or alcohol were involved.
The South Bend woman was life flighted to Harborview Medical Center, with the driver taken to Willapa Harbor Hospital.
Her condition is not currently known.
The driver was charged with Vehicular Assault and booked into Pacific County Jail.
Psyonix, which had developed Rocket League, has announced that its flagship game soccer-with-cars would support PlayStation 4 Pro game console of Sony.
Devin Conners, the community manager of Psyonix said that after an upcoming update the Rocket League would run at both 1080p and 4K 60 fps on new PlayStation 4 Pro. The update will arrive on Feb 21 (next Tuesday).
He added that such would only be the case in all arenas (both single and two-player split-screen modes). He continued that the three and four-player split-screen modes would offer 60 frames a second in most arenas.
The community manager promised that besides this update many other content updates have been planned for this year. He said that the new updates will also feature Hot Wheels premium DLC cars and a fan-voted Player’s Choice.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – The Tennessee Titans made two roster moves Monday, adding long snapper Ryan DiSalvo and waiving kicker/punter, Jordan Gay.
The Titans escaped their preseason opener with the Jets injury free, but veteran long snapper Beau Brinkley did tweak his groin and will need a few days off.
DiSalvo entered the NFL in 2016 as an undrafted free agent from San Jose State where he snapped for 50 games over four seasons. He was waived by the Dolphins last year after training camp.
Gay punted twice in the Titans 7-3 loss Saturday night averaging only 34 yards per punt.
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Greiss allowed five goals on 26 shots and was pulled in the second period of Friday's 5-0 loss to Columbus.
With the Islanders projecting to have a near timeshare in nets with Greiss and Jaroslav Halak, this was a discouraging showing from Greiss. Halak reportedly will start the next game against Buffalo, and head coach Doug Weight could quickly favor Halak, with the 32-year-old Czech having a chance to take the lead in the goalie committee early on. Still, Greiss has posted a serviceable .918 save percentage over the past two seasons and can't be written off at this extremely early stage of the fantasy season.
A double victory for the Gandhi Memorial Vedic School today as the two top SEA students came from the school.
The top SEA student is Saiesh Ramersad and the 2nd place student is Jada Ramnath.
Both are students of Gandhi Memorial Vedic School.
Education Minister Anthony Garcia who visited the school this morning announcement that the two top students came from Gandhi Memorial Vedic was greeted with screams and applause as students, parents and teachers expressed their overwhelming joy at the announcement.
Garcia also announced that Saiesh Rampersad the top student ”had a perfect score,” attaining 100 percent in all the subject areas in the examination.
He also announced that from his information “the great majority” of students who wrote the exams at Gandhi Memorial had passed the exam for their first choice.
They are off to Presentation College, Chaguanas and St. Augustine Girls High School.
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Congratulations to Brittany McKenny and Kris Belsher on the birth of their first child, a beautiful baby boy named Emeric Frank. He arrived safely on Sept. 30 and is a grandson for Leo and Janet McKenny and Robert and Joan Belsher. Best wishes to the whole family.
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MADISON, Wis. — A 24-year-old University of Wisconsin graduate student who was to receive her master's degree next month has been identified as the pedestrian killed when a car left the road Saturday night and drove onto a sidewalk in Madison, Wisconsin.
The Dane County Medical Examiner's Office said Monday that Wenxin "Wendy" Huai (wun shin hway) died from her injuries in the crash. UW-Madison Dean of Students Lori Berquam says Huai was from Beijing and had been on the Madison campus since 2015 studying economics. She also worked as a research assistant in the Traffic and Operations Safety Laboratory.
Berquam says Huai was slated to receive her master's degree in economics next month.
Madison police spokesman Joel DeSpain says the driver is a 32-year-old Madison man who remains hospitalized following the crash.
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Kaikoura whale watching boat set to sail in boost for quake-hit tourist town
A small section of the slipway has been dredged, allowing Whale Watch Kaikoura to load and unload passengers.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers found a man hidden in a pile of wood shavings at the Otay Mesa border crossing, authorities said.
The man was spotted Tuesday during a secondary inspection of a 2009 Freightliner tractor trailer driven by a 43-year-old Mexican citizen with a valid visa, a federal official said.
Officers were using the imaging system at the border crossing when an anomaly appeared. They removed the tarp covering the trailer and found the hidden passenger, the federal official said.
“Smugglers utilize all routes possible to move people and narcotics. (Customs and Border Protection) remains focused and alert to combat these attempts,” said Pete Flores, the director of field operations for CBP in San Diego.
It’s unclear where the discovered man was from or if anyone was arrested.
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Toshiba Corp would not be able to file its financial statement for the year ended March 31 within the regulatory deadline, the Nikkei business daily reported on Thursday.
TOKYO: Western Digital Corp said it has sought an injunction that would stop Japan's Toshiba Corp from selling its NAND chip business, deepening a spat between the partners.
Several of Western Digital's SanDisk subsidiaries are seeking injuctive relief in the Superior Court of California in the United States to prevent Toshiba from transferring three chip joint ventures, the company said in a press release.
(Reporting by Makiko Yamazaki; Writing by Tim Kelly; Editing by Edwina Gibbs)
Stills: "Everyone Knows What's On The Line"
Dolphins wide receiver Kenny Stills discussed how the team must approach this week while meeting with reporters Monday in Davie.
Dennis Rodman recently looked back on his tumultuous stint in San Antonio, claiming that then-GM Gregg Popovich “hated” him and thought of him as “the devil.”
Rodman averaged 5.9 points and 16.8 rebounds in 1994-95, his second and final year with the Spurs.
Pop had The Worm shipped to Chicago, where he helped lead the Bulls to their second three-peat.
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Shimla, June 15: A mild earthquake hit Chamba region in Himachal Pradesh on Thursday, which has witnessed tremors for three consecutive days last month. No loss of life or damage to property was reported.
The epicenter of the quake was Chamba region, bordering Jammu and Kashmir.
"An earthquake measuring 3.1 on the Richter scale was recorded at 11.26 p.m. last night (Wednesday)," local Meteorological Office Director Manmohan Singh told IANS.
Six mild quakes hit Chamba for three days simultaneously from May 19, two on each day, triggering panic among the people.
In 1905, Himachal Pradesh had suffered the most devastating earthquake, killing more than 20,000 people.
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BOSTON (AP) — A judge on Massachusetts' highest court is stepping into a fight over the proposed sale of works of art by a cash-strapped museum.
A hearing before a single justice of the Supreme Judicial Court is set for Tuesday in Boston.
The Berkshire Museum and Attorney General Maura Healey last month asked the judge to sign off on an agreement that would allow the Pittsfield museum to sell up to 40 pieces of art, including works by Norman Rockwell.
The museum says it needs to sell the art to keep its doors open.
Rockwell's sons dropped their challenge of the sale after the attorney general and museum reached the agreement, which would allow Rockwell's "Shuffleton's Barbershop" to be sold to another U.S. museum.
Others continue to oppose the sale.
JACKSONVILLE, Ill. (WAND) – Jacksonville High School is sending students home early Monday morning.
According to school officials, a blown transformer has left the school without power, possibly for several hours.
Buses are being rerouted and drivers and walkers are being released.
All other schools are in session as usual.
An agency in North Dakota has reported the breach of patient information contained on Medicaid claim resolution worksheet documents, affecting the data of nearly 2,500 people. The North Dakota Department of Human Services reported that one of its employees was supposed to have properly disposed of the forms in secure onsite receptacles that a contractor picks up for shredding.
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Milos Raonic suffered a shock first-round loss at the Australian Open on Tuesday, marking his earliest exit in Melbourne.
The Canadian, a semi-finalist at the year's opening grand slam in 2016, was stunned by Lukas Lacko 6-7 (5-7) 7-5 6-4 7-6 (7-4).
World number 23 Raonic underwent wrist surgery last year, but he has been a regular contender at Melbourne Park.
However, his loss to Lacko marked the first time he has suffered a first-round Australian Open loss.
It was also his earliest grand slam exit since the 2011 French Open.
Raonic served 36 aces against Lacko, but he was unable to stop the Slovakian world number 86.
Lacko hit 65 winners on his way to closing out a victory in three hours, 23 minutes.
Showers and storms will remain in the forecast through the middle of the week. A few strong storms will be possible this evening and tonight but organized severe weather is not expected. Seasonable temperatures are anticipated through the period.
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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) - A Florida mail carrier is facing a potentially lengthy prison sentence after he was convicted of a fraud scheme using people's identities he stole from his route.
Federal court records show Yvenel Clotaire will be sentenced May 19 following his conviction by a jury last week on seven charges that carry a combined maximum sentence of 25 years behind bars. A co-defendant is still awaiting trial.
Trial evidence shows Clotaire stole the identities of up to 60 people on his West Palm Beach mail route. He and others used the information to file fake state unemployment claims.
Investigators say the theft involved about $90,000 in benefits between December 2013 and May 2014.
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"Vertical integration" of healthcare-closer coordination of care between primary care and hospitals-leads to a lower rate of hospital readmissions, suggests an experience from Portugal reported in the May issue of Medical Care . A vertical integration initiative in the Portuguese national healthcare system reduced unplanned readmissions at some hospitals and for some conditions, reports the study by SA lvia Lopes, PhD, and colleagues of NOVA National School of Public Health, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa.
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FLINT, Mich. (AP)  Michigan's attorney general charges four more people with involuntary manslaughter in the Flint water probe.
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The United States on Friday levied sanctions against six individuals and seven business with alleged links to Hezbollah financier Adham Tabaja, the White House said, according to AFP.
Tabaja, a Lebanese businessman, is believed by authorities in the United States to be one of Hezbollah's top five money men, with ties spanning the Middle East and Africa.
(Arutz Sheva’s North American desk is keeping you updated until the start of Shabbat in New York. The time posted automatically on all Arutz Sheva articles, however, is Israeli time.)
Severe storms will be possible late this afternoon and especially tonight for locations generally along and northwest of the Kansas Turnpike. The stronger storms will be capable of golf ball size hail, 70 mph winds and heavy rain. The best chance for hail up to golf ball size will be west of I-135.
Severe storms will be likely after 4 pm for areas generally west of highway 14 with this activity reaching I-135 generally after 9 pm. Hail to the size of golf balls and 70 mph winds can be expected with the stronger storms, along with heavy rainfall and associated flooding. Locations along and west of highway 14 will have the best chance to see hail to the size of golf balls.
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LONDON -- A Cambridge University professor at the heart of the Facebook privacy scandal says that the former CEO of data firm Cambridge Analytica lied to a British parliamentary committee investigating fake news.
Academic Aleksandr Kogan's company, Global Science Research, developed a Facebook app that vacuumed up information from users as well as additional data from their Facebook friends.
Ex-employees of Cambridge Analytica say the company used that data from millions of users to help Donald Trump's 2016 presidential election campaign. The company denies the charge.
Kogan told Parliament's media committee Tuesday that Cambridge Analytica's ex-CEO, Alexander Nix, lied in his testimony on their work together.
When asked by committee chair Damian Collins about Nix's testimony that none of his data came from Global Science Research, Kogan said, "That's a fabrication."
It’s a warm, sunny May afternoon. The kind of afternoon that prompts young minds to think more about escaping school than sitting silent and still at their desks.And yet, in Elizabeth Fulton-Lasley’s third-grade classroom at Pittsburgh King PreK-8 on the North Side, there are more than a dozen little bodies sitting in chairs, eyes closed, feet on the floor.
The room is without sound other than the voice of teacher Kathy Flynn-Somerville. She’s leading the students through a body scan, starting with their hair and moving down through their foreheads, eyes, cheeks, neck, chest, spine, hips, knees and feet.
“Can you imagine the blood flowing through your legs?” Flynn-Somerville says.
A chime playing from her phone alerts the students to open their eyes and return their focus back to the classroom.
“I didn’t feel my body because it felt like my body went to sleep,” says My’Ona Mollet, 9.
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A Yemeni commander says pro-government forces are planning an all-out assault on the Red Sea port of Hodeida, a lifeline for aid to the war-ravaged country.
Ahmed al-Kawkabani, who leads a force known as Tohama Brigade, said Wednesday the troops are 13 kilometers (eight miles) from the rebel-held city, but need time to prepare for a "swift takeover with minimal casualties."
A Saudi-led coalition has been locked in a stalemated war in Yemen with Iran-backed rebels known as Houthis since March 2015. Backed by coalition airstrikes, government forces have made advances along the coast in recent weeks.
The coalition accuses the Houthis of bringing Iranian arms in through Hodeida, accusations denied by the rebels.
The war has killed more than 10,000 people and displaced 3 million.
Watson has received a few snaps with the Texans' first-team offense during recent practices, John McClain of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Watson's involvement with Houston's starters results from the team's substitution method during drills, which sometimes allows him to replace Tom Savage. While Savage is still tabbed as Houston's top quarterback, Watson certainly did his part to push for playing time with his performance in last week's preseason opener. Coach Bill O'Brien indicated the main priority for Watson at this stage of training camp is to continue getting plenty of reps in during practice to advance his understanding of the team's system and opposing defensive looks.
Vegan, vegetarian, flexitarian, reducetarian, whatever: anyone who’s a member of those groups – which together comprise more than a quarter of the UK population – falls into one of precisely two categories, whether they know it or not.
It’s much like how early modern England, ostensibly a tiered social hierarchy, could be split fairly neatly down the middle into Protestants and Catholics. Here in 2018, in much the same way, two irreconcilable opposites are slugging it out in the Freedom From aisle.
In the green corner, the saints: pure of heart, low of cholesterol and hairy of shirt, they live pretty much off grains, greens, fruit, and nuts. They don’t consume animal products, and, crucially,...
Soldiers in Shanghai visit with ethnic minority students during the two sessions
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (WAVY) — A teen from Virginia Beach is recovering from a shark bite.
17-year-old Keanan Perry was surfing in Jacksonville, Florida on Friday and says he caught a wave all the way to shore and into a sand bar. He says he got off his board and felt something when he hit the sand.
“I’d hopped off my board and right when my foot had hit, I guess I set my foot right in front of it. I was in his territory and he bit my foot,” Perry said. “When it happened, I didn’t believe it at first. When I lifted my foot out, I was like, ‘I was bit by a shark.’ I was shocked at first.”
Perry says he won’t let this experience stop him from surfing again.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - The State Fire Marshal is urging Illinois residents to test smoke alarms and prepare family emergency escape plans.
The State Fire Marshal says, an unusually high number of people died in fires last month. State Fire Marshal Matt Perez says in 2017, 84 people due to a fire and nearly 130 people were injured.
Perez says in January of 2018, 21 people died and 21 were injured. Perez explains, the major causes of the fatalities are heating issues and careless use of smoking materials.
Perez encourages people to test their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and change the batteries at least twice a year. Perez also urges people to have two ways to escape their home.
SAN ANTONIO - Workers safely evacuated a commercial building that caught fire Friday afternoon on the city's Northeast Side.
When firefighters arrived around 12:30 p.m. in the 7100 block of Harlow, they found heavy plastic and paper products on fire that produced heavy smoke inside the building, San Antonio fire spokesman Joe Arrington said.
The owner of the building said he and others tried to put out a small fire, but it got out of control, Arrington said.
A second alarm was called when the battalion chief at the scene decided more firefighters were needed to put out the stubborn fire, Arrington said.
There were 25 units at the scene at one point.
No injuries were reported, and no damage estimate was immediately available.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
The company where the fire occurred specializes in providing restocking materials for convenience stores.
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Experts at Yellowstone National Park claim to have seen the Steamboat Geyser erupt on the evening of Thursday, March 15.
The activity has sparked fears among volcano watchers amid concerns the supervolcano, located about 15 miles south of the geyser, is due to erupt.
Jacob Lowenstern, former scientist in charge of the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory, told the Casper Star and Tribune: “As you get hotter and hotter and deeper and deeper, the permeability and ability of water to move around shuts off. There’s not a whole lot of connectivity of the reservoirs once you get deep.”
But to make the situation even more terrifying, there has been 11 earthquakes in the region since the geysers blew – more evidence of the subsurface action in the magma pits.
Srinagar, April 24 (KMS): In occupied Kashmir, Indian police arrested a 2nd year student of Women’s College M A Road in Srinagar.
The student identified as Asma, who participated in the recent student protests that rocked Kashmir over rape and murder of Kathua girl inside a temple by the gang of Hindus for a week, was arrested by the police from her home Burzahom area of Srinagar.
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INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a woman who escaped from arrest on Sunday.
Shelia Martin, 26, was arrested Dec. 31 on possession of cocaine and theft and was being held at the Arrestee Processing Center on E. Market Street.
Martin also has a warrant for arrest out of Hendricks County for theft.
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office Warrant Teams continued to search for Martin Monday afternoon.
This investigation is ongoing.
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Hallmark whiffs on bland 'Witch' project This new Hallmark Channel show is pretty weak stuff, much like the herbal tea brewed up by its titular heroine. Don’t be fooled by the title of “Good Witch” —...
Girl power spans the dial thanks to 'Wives,' 'Glee,' 'Liars' Girls rule this week on TV: “American Dad” (Sunday, 7:30 p.m., Fox): For the episode titled “Introducing the Naughty Stewardesses,” the flight attendants in question are played by Olivia Wilde...
'Army Wives' gets a rare series sendoff Life as a military family means there’s not always time to say goodbye. So perhaps it’s fitting that “Army Wives,” Lifetime’s longest-running series, was cancelled last September after its seventh...
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Twenty years ago the regional forest agreements were introduced to protect native forests and deliver 'ecologically sustainable forest management'. Now, with the RFAs set to be renewed, conservationists say ancient forests are being destroyed, while the timber industry says its operating under strict codes. It's the return of the forest wars
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4:33pm–#Norwalk CT– Firefighters are on the scene of a structure fire at 100 Richards Avenue.
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Investor nerves are being put to the test again ahead of a US Federal Reserve meeting this week. Analysts say it’s very likely US policymakers will be increasing the interest rate by 0.25 per cent to 1.75.
Trade war fears could be reignited as well as economic officials from the 20 wealthiest countries meet in South America for the G20 summit. Traders will be watching to see if Trump’s trade tariff threats against China are brought up once again.
On Wall Street, the Tech Sector is taking a big hit as Facebook shares drop 4.7 per cent following news the company leaked profiles for over 50 million members to Cambridge Analytica. CEO Mark Zuckerberg has yet to respond to the reports.
The Dow is down 238 points to 24,708. On Bay Street, the TSX is dropping 106 points to 15,604.
Oil is down to 61.50.
Gold is sliding to 1,312.
The Loonie is falling from its morning gains to 76.32 cents US.
A local Councillor has called on Donegal County Council to put an end to illegal signage at roadsides.
By laws are in place which forbids businesses to advertise on signage along roads.
Councillor Barry O’Neill says the council is to blame for not enforcing such laws which he believes is damaging to tourism in the county.
He says this is a huge problem across Donegal, a county that prides itself on tourism:
The basketball season is wrapping up with teams fighting for playoff spots.
Boys Scores:
PCA 62, Broaddus 48
Lufkin 74, Conroe 61
Huntington 42, Diboll 35
Jasper 53, Hudson 47
Lovelady 69, Centerville 59
Centerville 53, Apple Springs 50
Central Heights 71, Corrigan 35
Tenaha 79, Shelbyville 49
Martinsville 86, Burkeville 9
Girls Scores:
Conroe 62, Lufkin 59
Lovelady 40, Centerville 35
Hudson 50, Jasper 30
Centerville 48, Apple Springs 19
Central Heights 51, Corrigan 32
Diboll 50, Huntington 30
Martinsville 58, Burkeville 17
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Federal data shows the number of senior citizens in Tennessee who are hospitalized due to painkillers has more than tripled over the last decade.
The Tennessean reports the U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality data showed that in 2005, 467 seniors out of every 100,000 spent time in the hospital due to opioids. In 2015, the rate had increased to 1,505.
The newspaper reports various reasons for hospitalizations, including auto accidents and falls after taking opioids, interactions with other medications and unintentional overdoses.
The spike has left some advocates who work with seniors age 65 and up puzzled.
Experts say family members and doctors are more likely to overlook addiction in seniors. In addition, Dr. Peter Martin, a psychiatrist and director of the Vanderbilt Addiction Center, says no one in the past worried about seniors becoming addicts.
The spike in opioid-related hospitalizations left some advocates who work with seniors puzzled.
If you are reading this then you are a petrolhead and I don’t know any who don’t appreciate the bonkers Black Series creations from Mercedes and AMG but we have not had any Black Series cars for quite some time now.
At an upcoming auction in Florida next month, Mecum Auctions, will be selling these four AMG Black Series model as a package. You want one of them? Well you can’t have one as you need to buy all of them.
They currently form part of Michael Fux’ amazing collection and the lot includes a 2008 CLK63, 2009 SL65, 2012 C63, and 2014 SLS – all Black Series versions, and all in black (naturally). The only missing machine is the SLK55 Black Series but that was the least powerful and least loved among it’s family members.
Mecum estimates the quartet will sell for between $850k and $1 million. But as unprecedented as this collection is, we could end up very surprised.
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Smith will tend twine in Saturday's home game against the Blackhawks, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.
Smith is preparing for a showdown against a Chicago club that ranks eighth in the league in road scoring at 2.88 goals per contest. The Blackhawks also average 33.1 shots per affair, and with further consideration to Calgary's leaky defense, it wouldn't be all that surprising to see Smith flailing all over the crease in the upcoming contest. He possesses a 20-15-6 record, 2.50 GAA and .922 save percentage through 43 games.
HOUSTON – Police in southwest Houston say a convenience store clerk was murdered while trying to stop an armed robbery overnight.
It happened on McHard at Manor around 10 p.m. Tuesday.
Those who knew him say the clerk was an honest, hard-working family man who was trying to make a living. He worked at the store for the last two years.
Police say a masked man went into the store, dressed in black, and held a different clerk behind the counter at gunpoint while demanding cash. The clerk heard the commotion and tried to stop the robbery, and he was shot and killed.
The clerk who was being held at gunpoint was not hurt.
The suspect fled empty handed.
Homicide investigators are looking into the case.
If you have any information call Houston Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
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FRANKLIN, Va. (WAVY) — Three young men have been charged with murder in connection to the death of Kenneth Moore, a Franklin man whose body was found in a ditch wrapped in trash bags in Sussex County.
24-year-old Eric Obando, 18-year-old Christopher Crowder and a juvenile suspect have all been charged with first degree murder and robbery.
Sussex County Sheriff Earnest Giles says investigators believe Moore was killed in Prince George County, where Obando is listed as residing, before his body was dumped in a ditch off Jerusalem Plank Road in Sussex County. Deputies said Moore was last seen alive in Franklin on Jan. 11, the night before his body was found.
Stay with WAVY.com for developments on this story.
Cape Coral Police said an unknown person stole a man's gun after breaking into his house with a golf club.
The victim was at work when the burglary took place Monday . He came home at 3 p.m. that day and realized someone had smashed in his back door window with a golf club on his patio.
Investigators said the thief went through all of the victim's closets and stole his $500 semi-automatic pistol. No arrests have been made yet.
Even fans with the most glass-half-full lenses are prepared to write the obituary for the Dallas Stars 2016-2017 season. Dallas would have to leapfrog Vancouver and Calgary , which would require six points as it currently stands to sniff a wildcard spot.
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The National Electoral Commission Sierra Leone is denying the news that theirs was one of the first elections recorded to the blockchain . "While the blockchain voting company Agora claimed to have run the first blockchain-based election , it appears that the company did little more than observe the voting and store some of the results," reports TechCrunch. From the report:
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Trent Ivy was key down the stretch for the Vikings who edged Byrd.
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Halfback Shaun Johnson will make a welcome return from injury for the Warriors when they host Manly next week.
Shaun Johnson will be replaced by Mason Lino. Source: Photosport
The NRL club announced key playmaker Johnson has recovered from the ankle problem which had ruled him out of the club's last three games.
The Warriors look set to have both of their halfbacks available for the match in Christchurch, with Mason Lino having recovered from a leg injury.
Lino was to play for the reserve grade team this weekend, while the first grade team has a bye.
Johnson and Lino were sorely missed in the club's 30-10 hammering from South Sydney on Saturday, pushing them two places down the table to fifth.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Republican Gov. Bill Haslam has signed legislation into law to ban abortions in Tennessee after 20 weeks if a doctor determines the fetus is viable through required tests.
The legislation that subjects doctors to felony penalties doesn't apply if the mother faces risks of death or serious damage to a major bodily function.
State Attorney General Herbert Slatery has said his office would defend the measure in court despite previously calling it "constitutionally suspect."
Supporters of the bill contended it can withstand a constitutional challenge, comparing it to 20 laws in other states. They said the bill protects unborn children.
Some Democrats argued that the bill remains vulnerable to a court challenge and say it bucks established medical standards while interfering with a woman's ability to make a deeply personal decision.
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Minister of Health Peter Kumpalume has asked people in Chikhwawa to continue using toilets as a way of preventing cholera outbreak in the district.
Kumpalume made the statement when he visited the district recently.
He started by congratulating people in the district for building more toilets and using them.
“I am very proud that people here in Chikhwawa are aware of the importance of building toilets and how to avoid cholera,” he said.
However, the minister expressed worry over some Mozambican citizens who are seeking medical assistance in the country’s hospitals.
He said government will do all it can to make sure that Mozambicans are not storming the country’s health facilities.
Kumpalume further asked the communities to keep on living in a good and hygienic environment to avoid cholera outbreak.
According to the minister, currently 94 percent of people in the district have proper latrines which he said is a good development.
Julia Roberts is stepping out to present her longtime friend and frequent co-star George Clooney with one of the highest honors in film.
The American Film Institute says Wednesday that Roberts will be on hand to give Clooney the 46th AFI Life Achievement Award at a gala to be held at the Dolby Theatre on June 7.
Roberts has co-starred with Clooney in a number of films including “Ocean’s Eleven,” “Ocean’s Twelve” and “Money Monster.” She also starred in his directorial debut “Confessions of a Dangerous Mind.”
The AFI tribute to Clooney will be broadcast on TNT on June 21 at 10:00 p.m. Eastern and Pacific.
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Police block a street near a subway station in Munich, Germany, Tuesday, June 13, 2017. Several people were injured, including a police officer, in a shooting early Tuesday at a Munich subway station, police said.
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BARWON HEADS, Australia (AP) — Australian Minjee Lee shot a 2-over 75 Saturday and held on to a one-stroke lead at the Vic Open, the first tournament of the year on the Ladies European Tour.
Lee had a three-round total of 7-under 212, one better than fellow Australian Karis Davidson, who shot 67 Saturday.
Cheyenne Woods, niece of Tiger Woods, rebounded from a second-round 80 to shoot 69 and was five strokes behind Lee and tied for fifth.
At a PGA of Australia Tour men's event held alongside the women's tournament, Australian Simon Hawkes held a one-stroke lead after a 64.
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John Kheit does an iPad Pro 12.9-inch shootout for the 2015 and 2017 models. He shows how much Apple Pencil lags on each iPad, and does some benchmarking with Geekbench 4, as well as a drive speed utility.
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Stennis Space Center Deputy Director Randy Galloway joins us to talk about NASA, the mission Stennis is carrying out today, and the future.
An unsuspecting family attracted the wrath of a Jurassic Park raptor during their visit to a Florida adventure park.
Melissa DeCarvalho was happily taking a picture in front of the animatronic reptile with her brother, sister and nephews at Universal Islands of Adventure in Orlando.
Take a look at that smile – that’s the face of a plotting dino, right there.
(Melissa DeCarvalho)
As the family were posing, what happened next took them by surprise – the reptile lunged forward and scared them off.
“We were enjoying our vacation and we saw there was a raptor in the Jurassic Park area, and we didn’t think it was going to move as much as it did, until it bit my sister’s hair and breathed on our necks,” said Ms DeCarvalho, 18.
(Melissa DeCarvalho)
The kicker, however, is how the family hilariously ran for their lives and forgot the toddler in the process.
(Melissa DeCarvalho)
His face suggests he was either blissfully unaware, or very much unbothered.
Luckily, Ms DeCarvalho’s sister went back to grab him. Phew.
Christopher Moore was sent to Keesler Air Force Base in 1955. He went on to serve 30 years in the Air Force. Verba Moore followed in her father's military footsteps and she was honored as a "Biloxian Made Good". She credits her dad for making her accomplishments possible.
South Congaree Police announced they've gotten thousands of dollar’s worth of heroin off the streets. (Source: South Congaree Police / Facebook)
South Congaree Police announced they've gotten thousands of dollar’s worth of heroin off the streets.
Police shared the news of the bust with a photo of the confiscated drugs on Facebook on Wednesday.
The bust happened May 25 in the town of South Congaree. The heroin confiscated had an estimated street value of $3,000 to $5,000.
WIS is told that Michael Peeples of Orangeburg and Brandon Albertson of Gaston were arrested on numerous drug charges.
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(WTNH)–UConn head coach Randy Edsall has named junior college transfer David Pindell as the team’s starting quarterback.
The junior impressed in camp and preseason practice, and beat out senior Bryant Shirreffs, who started all but three games for the Huskies last season.
“Just saw the way he’s come in and handled the offense,” Edsall told the Hartford Courant. “He’s still got work to do, as they all do, but I think it was time. We sat down with the offensive staff and talked and evaluated all the things we had seen. We made the decision, and now we’re going to move forward.”
Pindell brings an accurate arm and rushing threat to the position. He completed over 63 percent of his passes and threw for 2,424 yards and 31 touchdowns for Lackawanna College in Scranton, Pa., last season. He also rushed for 459 yards and eight scores on 94 carries.
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West Ham sacks executive accused of racism
West Ham have sacked director of player recruitment Tony Henry after claims he told agents the club do not want to sign any more African players.
The Hammers have acted swiftly following the allegations, having previously suspended him on Thursday.
According to the emails obtained by the Daily Mail, Henry wrote that the Hammers wanted to limit the number of African players because "they have a bad attitude" and "cause mayhem" when they are not starting.
A club statement read: "West Ham United have today terminated the contract of Director of Player Recruitment, Tony Henry, with immediate effect following his unacceptable comments that were widely reported in the press."
“Our action follows a full and thorough investigation. West Ham United will not tolerate any type of discrimination. The West Ham United family is an inclusive one where, regardless of gender, age, ability, race, religion or sexual orientation, everybody feels welcome and included.”
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Back in 2007, historian Drew Gilpin Faust became the president of Harvard, and the first woman in the university’s centuries-long history to hold the position. On Wednesday, she announced that she would be stepping down at the end of her eleventh year on the job.
“I am deeply grateful to every member of this community for the honor of being your president and for the support and, indeed, joy you have given me,” she wrote in a letter notifying the university. “I look forward to being able to thank you directly in the course of the next year and to using the months that remain in my term to join with you in continuing to advance our shared purposes.”
One of her earliest and most celebrated endeavors during her tenure was significantly expanding the financial aid available to students. Her last day will be June 30, 2018.
The investigation by the Metro Nashville specialized investigations division major case task force and Tennessee Bureau of Investigation agents led to Thursday’s arrest of Alvaro Santos-Mendez, 36, and Hector Herrera, 29, during a vehicle stop in Nashville. Recovered during a search of the vehicle was $89,500 hidden inside the middle console area.
Officers conducted surveillance at Santos-Mendez’ Nashville home saw Veronica Gomez-Guerra, 42, enter briefly and then leave with a bag of money. During an interview, Gomez-Guerra told detectives her boyfriend, Santos-Mendez, told her to retrieve the cash after his arrest.
Seized during the execution of a search warrant at the home were 8 kilograms of cocaine, 16 grams of heroin, digital scales, two guns and $127,461.
All three suspects were charged with money laundering. Additionally, Santos-Mendez and Gomez-Guerra were each charged with felony heroin and cocaine possession and felon in possession of a weapon.
× Silver Alert: Police seek help in search for 66-year-old man with dementia
SHEBOYGAN — A statewide Silver Alert has been issued on Wednesday, May 30 for 66-year-old David Knight who is believed to have dementia.
Knight was visiting family members in Random Lake. He was left alone for a brief period of time and left the home. It is believed he left in his vehicle which had been parked at the residence.
The vehicle is a 2011 Ford Fiesta, black four-door with WI license 552-UTC. Family members suggested he may head toward Milwaukee but did not offer a reason why.
If he is located, please contact the Sheboygan Police Department at 920-459-3334.
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Candree Akins, 20 and Dinish Watson, 22, are accused of robbing Alderwoman Christine Ingrassia. Credit: SLMPD
Authorities say the tracking of a phone stolen from a South City alderwoman led to the arrest of the two suspects accused of robbing her.
Candree Akins, 20 and Dinish Watson, 22, are charged with two counts of robbery and armed criminal action.
Authorities say Ward 6 Alderwoman Christine Ingrassia was sitting on her porch with someone else in the 2800 block of Michigan when Akins and Watson, both armed, demanded they turn over what they had on them.
The two are accused of taking Ingrassia’s phone and $20 from the other victim. Ingrassia then called police and started to track her phone.
Police then used the location data to arrest both Akins and Watson.
Authorities said they recovered Ingrassia’s phone and two guns.
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Stay safe during brush fire season in SWFL
LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. — Brush fire season is underway in Southwest Florida and experts cite dry conditions as a main factor.
Authorities are still investigating the cause of the New Year’s Eve blaze, but the Florida Forest Service provides some helpful hints to stay safe during brush fire season.
Mow grass regularly, and keep gutters and roofs free of leaves, according to the Florida Forest Service. In addition, homeowners should have a shovel, ladder, rake, and hose readily available.
Youngsters at a Pott Row play group had the importance of dental hygiene drilled into them when a nurse visited last Friday.
Leader of TiddlyPotts Stay and Play Group Emma Baker said she booked dental health educator Donna Seeker’s talk due to tooth decay being on the increase in under five-year-olds.
Emma said Donna gave advice to the parents and relayed the importance of toothbrushing to the children by using puppets.
“She showed the children how to brush their teeth properly and some even dressed up as dentists and gave the puppets a ‘check up’.”
Pictured are Donna and Liam Allitt, 3. Photo supplied.
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* Eniro presents recapitalization plan
* Says new issue of ordinary shares for SEK 275 mln
* Says offering to holders of convertibles and preference shares to exchange convertibles to ordinary shares
* Says decrease in interest-bearing loans by SEK 828 mln if owners of convertibles and preference shares accept offer and new share issue carried out
* Says board of directors recommends that annual general meeting vote in favor of making an offer to preference shareholders and convertible bondholders to exchange their holdings
* Says participation of lending banks in recapitalization plan requires final approval from respective lending banks' credit committees
* Says decision of credit committees is expected around April 5, 2017
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SPOKANE, Wash. - The man accused of attacking a woman on the TJ Meenach Bridge has been appointed a public defender.
Atif Ado was supposed to be arraigned Tuesday, but the judge decided to hold off until he could be given legal advice from an attorney.
The 28-year-old is accused of attacking a woman and trying to pull her into a secluded area.
He reportedly had a fake gun.
He's being held on a $100,000 bond and will be back in court July 10.
A Muscatine man was found guilty in the assault and burglary of his estranged wife.
Bryan Bejarano-Moreno, 24, was found guilty of burglary in the first degree and domestic abuse assault causing bodily injury.
Bejarano broke into the home of his estranged wife and waited for her to return home. He assaulted her by striking her with his hands, feet, and household objects. Muscatine Police Department officers responded to a welfare check at the residence and interrupted the assault.
Bejarano will be sentenced July 27, 2018, at 9:00 a.m. He is being held in the Muscatine County Jail without bond awaiting sentencing. Bejarano faces a mandatory sentence of imprisonment for a term not to exceed 25 years on the burglary charge and a one-year sentence on the domestic abuse charge.
A Johannesburg licencing examiner was arrested on Tuesday for taking a R5‚000 bribe from a learner driver.
“The male suspect who is in his 40s was arrested after members of the Internal Affairs and Corruption Unit received a tip-off that the corrupt examiner took R5‚000 from a learner for a driving licence‚” said JMPD spokesperson Wayne Minnaar.
The incident took place at the Xavier Street Testing Centre. Minnaar said the arresting officers discovered a test result in the learner’s name without the learner having undergone any test.
“The suspect was searched and the R5‚000 was found in his pocket. He is detained at Booysens police station‚” Minnaar said.
JMPD chief of police David Tembe said about the arrest: “This kind of corruption defeats the ongoing efforts by law enforcement agencies of reducing road carnages. We will continue working continuously in rooting out bribery and corruption in the City of Johannesburg.”
CUSTOMS Commissioner Nicanor Faeldon has maintained that he did not enrich himself at the Bureau of Customs (BoC).
“I did not ask, I did not accept a single centavo while I’m at the Bureau of Customs,” said Faeldon who was present at the resumption on Tuesday of the Senate inquiry into the illegal entry of P6.4 billion worth of “shabu” (methamphetamine hydrochloride) into the country.
“I really want to find out who these people are, how do they do their shenanigans in the bureau. We will prosecute them,” Faeldon told the blue ribbon committee, which is heading the investigation.
Faeldon missed the last Senate investigation after suffering chest pains. He was confined at the Manila East Medical Center in Taytay. BERNADETTE E. TAMAYO
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Impact of Stephen Hawking
Various UBC professors spoke to the media following the death of Stephen Hawking. Mark Van Raamsdonk, a UBC professor in the physics and astronomy department, was interviewed on CKNW’s Simi Sara Show about Hawking’s work.
Jaymie Matthews, a UBC astrophysicist, spoke to TRT News about how Hawking tackled questions about the turbulent places and times in our universe.
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Police confirm a female stunt driver has died following an accident on the Deadpool 2 set in downtown Vancouver.
Few details have been confirmed, but witnesses told CTV News the crew was filming a stunt sequence involving a motorcycle at Jack Poole Plaza when something went wrong.
The stunt person appears to have lost control of the vehicle, which drove off set and through the window of Shaw Tower across the street.
She was loaded into an Advanced Life Support ambulance, which remained at the scene for about 45 minutes before driving off without its lights or sirens activated.
Police said investigators from WorkSafeBC have been called to the scene of the accident.
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (WKRN) – A five-car crash closed lanes of Interstate 65 North just before Concord Road on Monday.
Only one lane was open to drivers, who were also being routed to the shoulder, around 9 p.m., and the lanes weren’t expected to reopen until 1:25 a.m.
Traffic was backed up for miles. Both the Brentwood Police Department and Tennessee Highway Patrol are working to clear the interstate.
Southbound lanes were unaffected.
Details on the crash weren’t immediately released. It’s not yet known if anyone was injured.
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Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill became the fastest athlete ever tested on "Sport Science" in the latest episode of the ESPN program.
By the end of a 20-yard sprint, Hill had hit 22.3 mph.
Hill joined the Chiefs in 2016 as a fifth-round draft choice out of West Alabama.
Hill made the All-Pro team as a punt returner as a rookie and went to the Pro Bowl last season. He led the NFL with a 15.2-yard punt-return average in 2016.
This season, Hill has caught 21 passes for 288 yards and two touchdowns, rushed six times for 24 yards and returned six punts for a 4.2-yard average for the NFL's only undefeated team.
The Chiefs take a 4-0 record to Houston to square off against the Texans on Sunday. Kansas City and Houston will kick off at 7:30 p.m. CDT Sunday in NRG Stadium. NBC will televise the game.
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Lebanon police have issued a warrant for the arrest of a 55-year-old Lebanon man accused of setting fire to a city apartment building Jan. 30.
Randal Tracy Reinbold has been charged with arson, causing or risking catastrophe and recklessly endangering another person in connection to a blaze that broke out at around 3:10 a.m. Tuesday on the 400 block of North Sixth Street.
Police said Reinbold used a flammable aerosol can and lighter to start a fire in the occupied apartment building. No one was injured. The fire caused $168,000 in damage to the apartment building, which could increase, police said.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Lebanon police at 717-272-6611.
MADRID, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde pinpointed former Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata as one of the main threats Chelsea pose to his side in the Champions League last 16.
The Catalan side have been pitted against the team they lost to in the 2011-2012 semi-finals, with Chelsea going on to win the tournament for the first and only time.
Valverde, whose side have won five European Cups, acknowledged the difficulty of facing the English champions.
"It's a tough draw for us because of the magnitude of the opposition," he said. "Chelsea are champions of the Premier League but we're excited about the tie, even though it will be difficult.
"Chelsea are a strong and physical team, with a clear tactical system in place. They take advantage of the physical nature of the Premier League well.
"With the signing of Morata they've added pace in attack, while (Eden) Hazard is very good between the lines." (Reporting by Rik Sharma, editing by Ed Osmond)
A first-half goal from Andrew Waterworth proves enough to ensure Linfield's passage into the quarter-finals of the Irish Cup at the expense of Championship side Newry City.
LILLE, France (Reuters) - A P&O ferry with more than 300 people on board which had run aground in Calais harbour in northern France has been refloated and all passengers have disembarked, a P&O Ferries spokesman said on Sunday.
Tugboats manoeuvre the P&O ferry Pride of Kent after it ran aground during bad weather in the port of Calais in northern France, December 10, 2017. REUTERS/Pascal Rossignol
The Dover-bound “Pride of Kent” had run aground on a sand bank around midday as she tried to leave the Calais harbour in stormy weather. Nobody was injured.
The ship, supported by two tug boats, was refloated as the tide came in early evening and all passengers have disembarked.
The spokesman said most passengers would continue their journey to the UK on other P&O ferries tonight, while some would stay overnight in Calais on P&O’s expense.
UK-based P&O operates 20 ferries which carry nine million passengers per year between France, Belgium, The Netherlands and across the Irish Sea.
Score one for police-public cooperation, after surveillance video posted on the Madera Police Department Facebook page led to the arrest of two robbery suspects. The video, posted late Thursday, June 8, 2017, showed an armed man robbing Cricket Wireless in Madera. After demanding money and cell phones, he fled the area. Investigators sought the public's help in identifying the suspect. And they got it. Saturday, officers followed up with a new video showing two people apprehended in Modesto. Jubenal Mendoza was identified as the suspect in the Cricket Wireless robbery. Gilbert Giron was ID'd as a previously unknown suspect in the case. Investigators are working to connect them to other Central Valley robberies.
Sometimes you just have to say it with a swimsuit. Seriously though, we're loving the one-pieces with cheeky phrases on them. It's a playful trend we're seeing all over Instagram, and we approve. There are so many options out there, so we rounded up our favorite picks for you to choose from. Check them out and buy one for your next pool party.
China is ready to provide emergency assistance, Chinese President Xi Jinping assures President Rodrigo Duterte
MANILA, Philippines – Chinese President Xi Jinping conveyed his condolences to the Philippine government after Typhoon Nina (Nock-ten) battered the northern part of the Philippines around Christmas time, causing casualties and extensive damage.
In a message to President Rodrigo Duterte on Sunday, January 1, Xi said the Chinese people are concerned about the typhoon victims.
Elliott stopped just 22 of 27 shots in a 5-4 overtime loss to the Ducks on Monday in Game 3.
Staked with a 4-1 lead halfway through the game, Elliott appeared to be cruising to his first playoff victory with the Flames. However, the Ducks went off for three unanswered goals to force overtime before Corey Perry delivered the dagger just 1:30 into the extra frame. Elliott has now allowed 11 goals through the first three games of the series and his outlook for an extended playoff run looks bleak given the Flames now need to beat the Ducks four consecutive times to advance. Game 4 goes Wednesday in Cow Town.
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It will be a wintry week across Upstate New York. A strengthening storm system will cross the area on Tuesday, leading to cold temperatures and lake effect in its wake.
The weather will quiet down some for the end of the week, but areas of lake effect snow will remain possible even then.
By the end of the week, much of Upstate New York will have some substantial snow on the ground, including some areas that have yet to see much in the way of snow cover this season.
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Married rock duo The Handsome Family say they can only survive “horrible” touring because they have each other for support.
Brett Sparks and his wife Rennie are best known for their song Singing Bones, used as the theme for the first season of HBO crime drama True Detective.
The couple, who have performed together since 1994, are embarking on a five-month global tour.
Guitarist Brett, 54, said: “In this new digital age, you have to tour as it’s the only way to make money. You are constantly at the mercy of your body. If you get sick, that’s it.”
He said having his wife with him was “the only way I would tour”.
Rennie, 51, added: “It does make it easier having each other, though he is a total manchild.”
The couple are touring their album Unseen, on Loose Music, and will perform at Union Chapel in Islington on March 2.
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Two Canadian tourists jumped from the sixth floor of an Acapulco condominium this morning in an apparent suicide.
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The Guerrero state prosecutor’s office said the couple had been identified as Aimeric de Again, 75, and Lina de Again, 70.
Their bodies were recovered shortly after 8:00am on the ground outside the Dos Mares condominiums in the Las Playas residential area in Caleta after the building manager reported the incident.
Officials said the couple left a letter in which Lina de Again explained that they had chosen to commit suicide because her husband was suffering from Alzheimer’s.
They offered their organs for donation and said they had sent their daughter a message asking her not to travel to Mexico to claim their bodies because they wanted to be buried in Acapulco.
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LARWILL A Warsaw teen was killed and two others are hospitalized after an automobile accident in Whitley County Sunday morning, according to a crash report from the Whitley County Sheriff's Department. Jack Burchett, 17, Warsaw, was declared dead after police say a truck, driven by Chase Belcher, 25, Warsaw, ran a red light and struck a car driven by Jacob Burchett, 18, Warsaw.
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WASHINGTON, April 5 U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said on Wednesday that a poison gas attack in Syria was a "heinous act and would be treated as such."
Speaking at the Pentagon before a meeting with his counterpart from Singapore, Mattis did not elaborate on what that would mean.
Western countries, including the United States, blamed Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's armed forces for the worst poison gas attack in Syria for more than four years, which choked scores of people to death in the town of Khan Sheikhoun in a rebel-held area on Tuesday. (Reporting by Idrees Ali; Editing by Alistair Bell)
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It was a disappointing start to the weekend for Manchester City.
The Blues were held to a 1-1 draw with Burnley in the Premier League.
City took the lead as Danilo smashed in a beautiful curling effort to open the scoring in style. The Blues had Ederson to thank soon after as he dived brilliantly to deny Ben Mee an equaliser.
After the break City continued to dominate proceedings but were unable to kill the game off. Burnley grabbed a deserved late equaliser when Johann Gudmundsson coolly volleyed level.
In terms of team news, David Silva missed out due to a hip injury, while John Stones remained sidelined after missing the midweek victory over West Brom through illness.
Pep Guardiola raised a few eyebrows when he named only six substitutes on the bench for the match.
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Sheriron Jones has seen his share of schools. National College Football Recruiting Insider Ryan Bartow said New Mexico will be the next stop for Jones. Bartow tweeted that Jones has committed to the Lobos. Jones had a visit at New Mexico this past weekend. His career has taken him to a variety of places with the latest being Mt. San Jacinto Community College in his home state of California.
Jones threw for over 21 hundred yards last season and had 17 touchdowns with a not so flattering 14 interceptions in 10 games. The six foot two 208 pound Jones committed to Florida in 2014 before getting out of that commitment and heading to Tennessee instead. He would later transfer from Tennessee to Colorado for a brief stay and then back to Tennessee.
WILLEMSTAD – In an urgent parliamentary meeting called by the new majority consisting of MFK, Korsou di Nos Tur, Pueblo Soberano, Movementu Progresivo and Independent MP Edward Braam, adopted seven motions of no confidence against the Prime Minister of Curaçao Hensley Koeiman and the other Ministers in his cabinet except the two Ministers for Pueblo Soberano, Jaime Cordoba and Ruthmila Larmonie-Cecilia.
This means, according to the new majority, that the 7 other Ministers must resign immediately since they do not have the support of a majority in Parliament.
The new majority opts to install an interim government until the upcoming elections of April 28.
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The victim in a fatal motorcycle accident, in Madison County about 4:50 p.m. Sunday, has been identified by the Madison County Sheriff’s Department.
Roy Braundmeier, age 67, of rural Edwardsville, was pronounced dead at the scene by a representative of the Madison County Coroner’s office.
The accident occurred on Pocahontas Road, between Buffalo and Wagner Roads, southwest of Grantfork. Madison County Captain Michael Dixon said Braundmeier was westbound on Pocahontas Road when the motorcycle went off the right side of the road and the driver lost control of the vehicle.
Captain Dixon said there were no witnesses to the accident. Braundmeier was alone on the motorcycle.
Responding to the scene were Madison County deputies, Marine firefighters, and Highland EMS.
The Arizona Coyotes have claimed forward Alexander Burmistrov off waivers, just one day after he was waived by the Winnipeg Jets.
The 25-year-old has struggled to produce this season, with just two assists and a minus-6 rating in 23 games. Burmistrov has tallied 30 goals and 51 points in 298 NHL games. He left the Jets for the KHL in 2013 and returned at the beginning of last season.
The 2010 eighth overall draft pick was selected ahead of Vladimir Tarasenko, Cam Fowler and Evgeny Kuznetsov.
Police in Greenland warned people to stay away from western areas of the island as wildfires scorched swathes of scrubland.
In a statement, the police said it "still discourages all traffic –- including hiking and hunting –- in two areas around Nassuttooq and Amitsorsuaq."
"The fires are not expected to end within the next few days," the statement added.
Some of the blazes have been burning since July 31.
Denmark's meteorological service BMI said the island registered its hottest-ever temperature of 24.8 degrees (77 Fahrenheit) on August 10.
Last year was Greenland's hottest on record.
The Danish territory has lost about 4,000 gigatons of ice since 1995, British researchers said in June, making ice melt on the huge island the biggest single contributor to rising sea levels.
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Yemen health officials: Saudi-led coalition bombed a wedding in northern Yemen on Sunday, killing at least 15
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iranian state TV says a 6-magnitude earthquake has jolted a western region near the border with Iraq.
There were no immediate reports of casualties or major damage from the temblor, which struck Monday near the site of a 7.2-magnitude quake that caused more than 600 deaths in November.
Iran is prone to near-daily quakes as it sits on major fault lines. In 2003, a 6.6-magnitude quake flattened the historic city of Bam, killing 26,000 people.
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Cambridge United have agreed a deal to extend Max Clark's loan from Hull until the end of the season.
The 20-year-old midfielder's original loan had been due to end following today's home encounter with Notts County in Sky Bet League Two.
But the move, which was announced on the Premier League outfit's official website, means Clark will remain a part of Shaun Derry's squad for the rest of the campaign.
Clark has already made 28 appearances for United this term and notched his first goal for the club with the final goal in last month's 5-0 win at Hartlepool.
It comes after he initially impressed Derry after joining United on loan for last season's run-in, playing nine games as the club went on to narrowly miss out on the play-offs.
PanARMENIAN.Net - Italian President Sergio Mattarella will visit the Armenian Genocide memorial when he arrives in Yerevan on July 30.
Mattarella is set to meet his Armenian counterpart Armen Sarkissian, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and the Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II.
While in the Armenian capital, Mattarella will pay tribute to the memory of 1.5 millin victims of the Genocide and law wreath at the memorial.
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She enjoys school, loves to sing, go to church and play with dolls. Her child advocate said she would work best in a home with nurturing qualities, structure and an active family that would encourage her sports interest.
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TOPEKA, Kan, (KSNT) – A northeast Kansas animal shelter is getting a better understanding of how to help abused and neglected animals.
Staff at the Helping Hands Humane Society in Topeka received training Monday from the Humane Society of the United States.
The training is part of the H.S.U.S. efforts to help animal welfare officers better respond to animal cruelty cases and strengthen enforcement of state animal cruelty laws.
“As long as we can provide them a safe comfortable and healthy home and make sure were providing healthy animals to the community for adopters and at the end of the day that’s what it’s all about,”
These trainings are made possible by both in-state and out-of-state supporters.
BERLIN (Reuters) - The U.S. ambassador to Germany has told German car bosses that President Donald Trump would suspend threats to impose tariffs on cars imported from the European Union if the bloc lifted duties on U.S. cars, a German newspaper reported on Wednesday.
Handelsblatt said Ambassador Richard Grenell told executives from Daimler, Volkswagen and BMW during a meeting at the embassy in Berlin that in exchange Trump wanted the EU to annul duties on U.S. cars imported to the bloc.
Handelsblatt cited people present at the meeting, which took place on Wednesday.
Daimler declined to comment.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – A local organization is lending a helping hand to those in need this Independence Day.
Starting at 1 p.m. Wednesday, food boxes will be given away at the New Outreach Christian Center at 3900 Gossett Ave in northwest Charlotte. The food boxes will contain steak, chicken, canned goods, bread and drinks for an entire family.
The group is asking anyone in need of food to call 704-398-1777 to arrange pickup.
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Baku. 6 February. REPORT.AZ/ A massive fire has reportedly broken out in Kuwait City’s Shaikh Jaber Al Ahmad Cultural Centre in Kuwait, also known as the Kuwait Opera House,Report informs citing the RIA Novosti.
Fire brigades and ambulances dispatched to the scene.
Causes of fire are not yet known.
The opera house was opened in the Kuwaiti capital last fall. 775 mln US dollars have been spent on its construction.
CONCORD, N.H. — Eight New Hampshire properties have been added to the state’s register of historic places, including an airport hangar and a stone tavern.
The New Hampshire Division of Historical Resources made the announcement Wednesday. Beyond acknowledgement of the property’s historical significance, the buildings can receive relief from some building codes and regulations and are pre-qualified for many grant programs.
Some properties added to the register include Alexandria’s Town Hall, built in 1913, and the Stone House Tavern in Chesterfield, built in 1831. The Parlin Field Hangar, located in Newport, has been part of the town’s general aviation airport since 1929 and was built in a fashion that rose to popularity during the early days of airplane travel.
In this 1999 photo, folksinger Rosalie Sorrels belts out a song at her Grimes Creek, Idaho, home during a photo shoot. Sorrels, a Grammy-nominated folk singer and native of Idaho who recorded more than 20 albums and performed at top folk festivals around the country, has died at age 83. Sorrels died on Sunday, June 11, 2017, in Reno, Nev., at the home of her daughter, Holly Marizu. Idaho Statesman via AP Chris Butler
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LONDON (AP) - The former head of the official "Leave" campaign in Britain's 2016 vote on European Union membership is denying breaking spending rules ahead of a report from the country's electoral watchdog.
The Electoral Commission has not yet published its report on Vote Leave.
But Matthew Elliott, who headed the group, says the commission has concluded that Vote Leave broke rules by donating more than 600,000 pounds ($800,000) to another group then using the money for its own activities.
Elliott denied wrongdoing Wednesday, saying Vote Leave acted "both within the letter of the law and also the spirit."
The Electoral Commission has conducted several investigations into the referendum, which was won by those wanting Britain to leave the EU.
Another pro-Brexit organization, Leave.EU, was fined 70,000 pounds in May for overspending and filing inaccurate records.
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Skies will stay mostly clear Wednesday night and with a subsiding north wind, our temperatures will bottom out in the middle 20's.
After a very cold start to our Thursday, highs will recover to the mid 50's by the afternoon.
The seasonal weather comes to an end Friday. A strong southwest wind will help to push temperatures well into the 70's.
The fire threat will be extreme and will stay in that category on Saturday with highs in the 80's!
WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump’s firing of former FBI Director James Comey is now a subject of the federal probe being headed by special counsel Robert Mueller, which has expanded to include whether the president obstructed justice, a person familiar with the matter said.
Mr. Mueller is examining whether the president fired Mr. Comey as part of a broader effort to alter the direction of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s probe...
Analysts at Barclays offer insights on what to expect from the upcoming US retail sales data release that will be reported at 1230GMT later on Tuesday.
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“We forecast retail sales to have increased 0.2% m/m in July.
Manufacturers' reports suggest vehicle sales rose modestly in July and led us to look for a small fall at the retail level.
Elsewhere, gasoline prices indicate a modest boost to overall sales from gas station sales.
For sales excluding motor vehicles we forecast a 0.1% rise.
Excluding volatile items such as autos, gasoline stations, food services and building materials, we expect retail sales to be up 0.3% m/m.”
A police source said the circumstances of the case are under investigation and said that police "do not yet have a clear picture" of the case. Photo of the scene outside the apartment in Ramle, where an a 17-year-old woman was found dead on Tuesday.
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Inphi (NYSE:IPHI) shares are up 3.1% aftermarket on Q1 earnings that met EPS estimates but missed on revenue with a 36% Y/Y sales drop. Q2 guidance has in-line revenue from $67.3M to $71.3M (consensus: $68.82M) and upside EPS from $0.12 to $0.14 (consensus: $0.10).
The company says, “Q1 represented the bottom of a down cycle driven by inventory buildups in China long-haul and metro markets”.
Earnings call is scheduled for 5 PM Eastern with a webcast available here.
Press release
Previously: Inphi EPS in-line, misses on revenue (April 24)
By: Susan Joy
A warm comforting porridge that is oat and grain free, perfect for those cold winter mornings. This no fuss porridge is packed with Omega 3, protein, fibre and lots of antioxidants. A very filling breakfast that’s even more delicious topped with a dollop of coconut yoghurt.
Serves: 1 lge or 2 sml | Prep Time: 00:05 | Cooking Time: 00:10
Ingredients
2 Tbsp chia seeds
2 Tbsp coconut (organic desiccated)
1/3 cup coconut milk
1/3 cup filtered water
1 tsp maple syrup, 100%
1/3 tsp cinnamon
3/4 cup nut and seed mix, toasted (see below)
Directions
Add the chia seeds, desiccated coconut, coconut milk, water, maple syrup and cinnamon to a small saucepan. Mix well and bring to a low simmer.
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has signed into law new penalties for those who make bomb threats against community centres .
The Democratic governor approved the legislation Monday. It was passed by the state Legislature earlier this year in response to a string of bomb threats called into Jewish Community Centers across the country.
Citing those bomb threats and recent violence by white supremacists in Charlottesville, Virginia, Cuomo says it's vital "now, more than ever" for New York to stand against "bias and hate."
The new law ensures that someone convicted of making a bomb threat against a community centre can, at minimum, face a sentence of up to a year in jail.
PA Arsene Wenger has changed his side around for Middlesbrough v Arsenal
Arsenal have been without Koscielny, 31, for their past two games, while 34-year-old Cech last played for the Gunners in the defeat at West Brom a month ago. Both veterans come into the XI at the Riverside tonight. FOLLOW MIDDLESBROUGH V ARSENAL LIVE
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And Wenger admits Arsenal, who have won just one game during their pair’s absence, have missed their experience. “We were a bit nervous because recently the team (have) had some bad experiences,” Wenger said before kick off. “(Cech and Koscielny) have the experience and the stature to cope with the pressure that the team is under. “So that should help.”
When it debuted earlier this year, the arrival of Google Pay changed a whole lot from the days of Android Pay. The app got a complete redesign but also ditched some handy features. Now, one of those features has returned.
The best gifts for Android users
As pointed out by Android Police, Google recently re-enabled the ability to sort information cards, as well as your various loyalty cards and payment methods within the app. This feature was present back in Android Pay, but disappeared when Google switched things over.
Google brought this back in a previous update, and recently started notifying users through an information card on Pay’s home tab.
This certainly isn’t something all users will need or even want to take advantage of. However, if you have a large selection of payment methods or loyalty cards, this could definitely come in handy. That’s especially true since saving time at checkout is always appreciated when using NFC payments.
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Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy holds the hand of his wife Cathy after announcing that he will not seek a third term in 2018 during a press conference on Thursday, April 13, 2017, at the Capitol in Hartford, Conn. Applauding is Lt.
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WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas is rolling out the welcome mat after “Star Wars” actor Mark Hamill tweeted about wanting to visit.
Gov. Jeff Colyer suggested Monday in a tweet that Hamill come on May 4, which fans call Star Wars Day for the wordplay on “May the Force be with you.”
Kansas Highway Patrol Trooper Ben Gardner responded with “I only let Jedi Warriors drive my patrol car.” The state’s transportation touted its roads in a tweet that included a video clip of Batman’s archenemy, the Joker, whom Hamill has voiced.
The love fest began after Hamill was asked in Twitter where he’d never been but wanted to go. He responded with the one-word answer of “Kansas.” One fan Photoshopped the Cowardly Lion, Tin Man, Scarecrow and Dorothy into the Millennium Falcon’s cockpit.
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Trump was critical Tuesday about a ‘mean’ plan to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, which a group of senators have been privately working on
Republican senators are closing in on a draft proposal to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.
But that’s about all lawmakers will say about their plan to overhaul the American healthcare system – an effort that will affect millions of Americans and impact one-sixth of the US economy.
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A 21-year-old man was critically injured in Waikiki early Friday after he was savagely beaten and repeatedly stabbed.
Police have opened an attempted murder investigation following the attack, which happened around 1:30 a.m. near the intersection of Lewers Street and Kalakaua Avenue, in front of the Louis Vuitton store.
The victim hasn’t been identified, but police say he is stationed in Hawaii with the military. They didn’t specify which branch of service.
According to police, the victim was at a nearby Waikiki bar earlier in the evening.
They say the 21-year-old doesn’t know his attackers and it’s unclear at this time exactly what happened, but police believe there was some sort of confrontation or disagreement before the victim was jumped.
Police say they are looking for multiple suspects at this time, but that one juvenile male is in custody.
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Moresby South Rugby League preliminary finals have been scheduled for Sunday but the competition organisers have yet to confirm a venue.
The league’s deputy chairman Bagelo Solien said yesterday they were hopeful that a venue would be confirmed before Sunday.
Solien said the A grade match between Vadavada United and Talai Spartans would be the “centre of attraction” as the winners would advance to the grand final to meet reigning premiers Badili Warako Storm. The losers bow out of the 2017 premiership campaign.
In the women’s division, Sub City and Kone Tigers will have a rematch following a 4-4 draw last weekend.
The winner will meet Gabutu Dragons in the decider.
In the reserve grade Gabutu Dragons and L&A Bulldogs have a rematch after last weekend’s 2-2 deadlock, to decide who will meet Sub City Raiders for the crown.
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In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Memorial's Anderson Cancer Center wants to spread encouragement in a unique way.
People gathered together Friday to grab a rock and paint it with a kind and colorful message.
"They can place them all over town. They can place them all over our campus at Memorial, or they can put them in churches and gardens and folks are welcome to take the rocks with them, and if there's a rock that inspires them, they are welcome to take it and put it somewhere else to share it," said Suzy Buelvas, Manager of Support Services, Anderson Cancer Center.
For more information on Breast Cancer Awareness Month, click here.
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Gary Amble says it will be a cold and cloudy start on Tuesday morning - and it will remain cool all day.
Much talked about electoral reforms bill has left no stone unturned as recent contents to it have revealed that 50 + 1 will not only apply to the presidential aspirant but also those vying for Parliamentarian And Councilorship Seats.
This means that no member of parliament will go to the August house without scooping over 50 % Of he total votes cast.
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Custer County Sheriff Kenneth Tidwell confirmed Monday that his jail experienced its second fire in approximately two weeks early Friday ...
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April 20 Grand Fortune Securities Co Ltd :
* Says it plans to issue the first tranche 3-yr domestic non-public unsecured convertible corporate bond worth up to T$500 million, with coupon rate of 0 percent, to fulfill working capital
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President Trump is being investigated by Special Counsel Robert Mueller for possible obstruction of justice, the Washington Post reports citing officials.
Per the Post, "Investigators have also been looking for any evidence of possible financial crimes among Trump associates."
Why it matters: As the Russia probe has deepened, the White House line has consistently been that Trump himself is not under investigation. That's no longer the case. Trump is not being investigated for contacts with Russia, though, but for his actions as they relate to the investigation.
Mouse in the house! While Josh Duhamel waited in his greenroom ahead of his appearance on the "Today" show on Tuesday, he noticed an unexpected guest: a mouse!
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The actor sprung into action and caught the mouse in a paper coffee cup.
Al Roker got video of the actor with the cup-captured rodent.
"Kudos to @joshduhamel for catching the mouse on our @todayshow #greenroom this morning," Al tweeted.
In the video, a happy Josh tells Al, "got him" before lifting the lid off the cup.
"You got the greenroom mouse," Al says while the camera is pointed at the furry fellow trying to claw its way out of its temporary paper prison.
At one point, the mouse does escape, but Josh was there to quickly scoop it back up. He then put the top back on the coffee cup and set it down on the counter.
"Yeah, just leave it there for somebody," Al joking says.
No word on how Mickey Mouse feels about Josh's actions.
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Today Mainly sunny. Wind up to 15 km/h. High minus 6. Wind chill minus 25 this morning. UV index 3 or moderate. Tonight Clear. Wind up to 15 km/h. Low minus 21. Wind chill minus 28.
Roads are bare and dry road with bare and wet road sections.
News tidbits – Colton Liddle will be returning to his home in Vancouver today after participating in his first Paralympics! His flight is scheduled to arrive at 11:40 a.m. in the ‘International Arrivals Hall’.
Yesterday, about 1/2 a mile east of the Black River there was a derailment. There was no impact to the highway. It was been reported that 17 cars have been involved but some were still standing upright. The derailment occurred at Mile 50 on the Heron Bay Subdivision CP.
The world's last male northern white rhino, Sudan, died at Kenya's Ol Pejeta Conservancy Tuesday. The 45-year-old rhino's health had deteriorated in the past few months and was being treated by a veterinary team.
Since there were no signs of recovery, the vet team took the decision to euthanize Sudan after his condition deteriorated significantly in the last 24 hours, conservation group WildAid announced Tuesday.
The sub-species of rhinos are close to extinction as only two female northern white rhinos are alive.
Santa Ana police are looking for the public's help identifying two suspects, one seen here in surveillance footage, who they believe are responsible for multiple burglaries of a Sprint store. Santa Ana authorities are trying to identify two people suspected burglarizing the same Sprint store, seen here in surveillance footage, at least five times.
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ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkish media reports say a Dutch national who was reported missing in Turkey has been found dead.
The private Dogan news agency said Monday 22-year-old Joey Hoffman’s body was found in a dried-up stream bed in the village of Narlikuyu, near the Mediterranean coastal town of Silifke.
There was no immediate information on the circumstances of his death.
Hoffman had disappeared after he had gone to Silifke reportedly to help a couple of friends who were building a house, according to Dutch media.
He was last seen on July 8.
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Taking care of your skin is especially important in the summer when many of us spend more time outdoors. We’ve got five great tips to help keep your skin healthy!
The true cost of the Xbox One X has been REVEALED
Days after Microsoft announced the price of Xbox One X, the company has revealed the true cost of the new console.
During Microsoft's E3 2017 conference, it was revealed that the Xbox One X would have a November 7 release date and $499 price tag. UK customers will pay $499.
However, Microsoft's Mike Ybarra said that if the Xbox One X was a PC, it would cost $1,500.
Explaining his comments to TechRadar, he added: "The console is fixed hardware, so we know exactly what GPU, CPU and memory is in that box.
"We have extensions to DirectX specific for that, so that developers can call right to the hardware and know exactly how to get every ounce of power out of it…When you’re on PC there’s that abstraction layer.
"Even with the GPU manufacturer add-ons there’s still an abstraction layer there that pays a tax on performance. With fixed hardware on a console we can get every single ounce of that out and into a game’s hands."
Nikki Bella vs. Natalya in a Falls Count Anywhere match has been announced for next Tuesday’s WWE SmackDown in Ontario, California.
The match was made by SmackDown General Manager Daniel Bryan after a backstage brawl between the two on tonight’s SmackDown, seen below. After feuding for the past few months, Nikki vs. Natalya at Sunday’s Elimination Chamber pay-per-view ended in a double count out.
WWE posted the following on next week’s match:
Monza, May 30 - A 34-year-old Albanian woman is dead after being stabbed by her 35-year-old Moroccan husband in a car at Seregno near Monza Wednesday, local sources said. The man went to police and said he had just stabbed his wife. The woman briefly fought for her life in Monza's San Gerardo Hospital. The couple, who have a five-year-old son, stopped living together about two months ago, sources said.
By Nick Gale, WLS-AM News
(CHICAGO) It’s a new year and that means there are a handful of new Illinois driving laws.
Scott’s Law, which requires drivers to slow down or change lanes when driving by a stopped emergency vehicle changes a bit in the new year. Drivers are now required to do the same for any vehicle on the side of the road with hazards on.
Speeding through a work or school zone could warrant jail time as speeding between 26 mph and 35 mph over the posted limit is a Class B misdemeanor and driving more than 35 mph over the limit is now considered a Class A misdemeanor.
And those who have been convicted of driving without insurance could have their vehicle impounded if they are stopped by police within 12 months of the first citation.
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Hopkins has benefited from teammate Deshaun Watson's ability to extend plays through the quarterbacks his first three starts, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Hopkins' previous quarterbacks during his four-plus years with Houston haven't given him much time to sell his routes and get open, but Watson's maneuverability is opening up the Texans offense. The quarterback's athleticism has greatly assisted Hopkins, who leads the NFL in both catches (31) and targets (49) at the season's quarter pole. That translates to a career-high 63.3 percent catch rate for Hopkins heading into his Week 5 matchup with the undefeated Chiefs, who rank 25th in passing defense (248.0 yards per game allowed) this season.
Oil falls
Singapore/Tokyo: Oil markets were cautious on Friday as traders monitored a tropical storm heading for the Gulf of Mexico and as China remained closed for a week-long public holiday.
But the prospect of extended oil production cuts by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and other producers led by Russia helped support prices.
U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude was trading at $50.63 per barrel at 0650 GMT, down 16 cents from its last close. Brent crude was down 12 cents at $56.88 a barrel.
Activity was subdued due to the Golden Week holiday in China and because traders were monitoring tropical storm Nate, which has triggered United States Gulf production and refinery closures just weeks after several hurricanes pummelled the region.
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Quebec City police say their investigation into the slaying of a two-year-old girl points to just a single suspect.
Police say in a statement their probe is progressing and investigators have spoken to witnesses in recent days.
Rosalie Gagnon's body was found in a garbage can last Wednesday and she was pronounced dead in hospital.
The toddler's 23-year-old mother was charged with mischief, violating probation and obstructing the work of a police officer in the infant's death.
Audrey Gagnon returns to court on Wednesday for a scheduled bail hearing.
Following an autopsy, police confirmed the girl had been stabbed to death.
TWIN BRIDGES, Calif. (AP)  Resort officials say a snowboarder died after crashing on a trail at a California ski area.
KCRA-TV reports ski officials say 23-year-old David Karlin died Thursday after losing control on a hill, sliding off a trail and hitting a snow fence at Sierra-At-Tahoe.
Witnesses to the crash say Karlin was not wearing a helmet.
Ski officials say the early season conditions did not play into the incident.
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Sierra-at-Tahoe issued the following statement:
"Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort management and staff would like to extend their deepest sympathy to the family and friends of the snowboarder. Everyone at the resort understands what a personal tragedy this is for the family and has and will continue to offer support in any way possible."
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Police are looking to identify a person who robbed a Jenks convenience store at knife point early Monday.
The man entered the Kum & Go store at 510 S. Elm St. at around 3:15 a.m. Aug. 14, Jenks police said in a news release.
He entered through the front doors of the store, which was occupied by just one clerk at the time, and went straight to the bathrooms, police said.
He came back into the main section of the store after about five minutes, police said, and approached the clerk with a knife.
He demanded cash from the register and the clerk gave him an undisclosed amount in cash.
He then left the store, police said.
Police believe the man knew where the cameras were located within the store and used a baseball cap to cover his face.
He is described as a white man, about 5-foot-10, with light brown hair and facial hair.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 918-596-COPS or send web tips to www.tulsacrimestoppers.org.
These mixed-race boys are actually TWINS - despite the fact one has dark skin and the other is white. While Holden Keller inherited blonde hair and blue eyes from his mum Amy Keller, 36, his brother Hayden got darker skin and brown locks from his African-American dad. Amy, who is raising the 15-month-old fraternal twins on her own, was told she was expecting identical twins during her pregnancy as the babies were sharing a placenta.
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After winning her first-round match at the French Open on Sunday, Elina Svitolina briefly talked to reporters, stretched out and warmed up again, and went out to Court 16 to practice. Her main objective: Crush every forehand and backhand her coach sent her way.
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The opposition UPND has written to the Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation requesting for the public broadcaster to host its party President Hakainde Hichilema on the “Sunday Interview program”.
According to a letter received by ZNBC Director General, Mr. Hichilema is requesting to feature on ZNBC TV on 17th December, 2017.
In the letter party spokesperson, Charles Kakoma explains that Mr. Hichilema will endeavour to expound his attractive economic vision for the country.
And Kakoma explains that the UPND President will also use the opportunity to wish the Zambians a happy Christmas and progressive 2018.
ZNBC which is now advocating for an increase in TV levy from K5 to K10 has off late been hosting members of the Patriotic Front with the most recent being President Edgar Lungu who stated that the country was facing serious challenges under his watch ranging from the Agriculture, and governance such as him contesting elections for a third term in 2021.
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An S-R editorial saw positive developments in the aborted Apollo 13 flight even though it didn't achieve its moon-landing mission. "The successful return to Earth of the astronauts in the face of unanticipated mishap in itself yielded much of value for the future.
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The United States is beefing up security procedures surrounding the 2018 Olympic Games in South Korea, where escalating tensions with the dictatorial regime to the north could cast cloud over the games, according to U.S. officials working on the effort.
U.S. security personnel have been laying the groundwork for security in Pyeongchang, South Korea, for nearly two years, according to Trump administration officials, who disclosed that about 100 U.S. security personnel would be on the ground to protect American athletes, attendees, and diplomats.
Amid a growing standoff with North Korea over its nuclear program and Western efforts to block the country’s progress, U.S. officials expressed confidence in South Korea’s ability to ensure the safety of Americans on the ground.
While the United States will have a relatively small security footprint, the South Korean government is handling the bulk of security preparations, which is the norm for the Olympic games.
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Workers pour concrete on to one of the elevated sections of the high-speed rail that will cross over the San Joaquin River. RICH PEDRONCELLI AP Photo
Journalist Matthew Continetti joins Dana to explain why Trump's staff shakeup is good for hawks and terrible for Iran.
Spangenberg went 2-for-4 with a pair of home runs and three RBI in a 6-4 loss to the Dodgers on Sunday.
Spangenberg extended his modest five-game hit streak in extraordinary fashion by reaching double-digit homers for the first time in his career. The 26-year-old has firm grasp on the Padres' third base job and has provided deep-league fantasy value as a middle infielder with 10 home runs, six stolen and a .271 batting average through 90 games. It is worth noting that Spangenberg batted second in the lineup Sunday, a role that would boost his run-scoring potential if he were to stick there going forward.
Rafael Nadal has been told to play like his rival Roger Federer
The tennis icons are both still at the top of their game despite approaching the business end of their respective careers.
Federer's recent blip at the Miami Open allowed Nadal to regain his place at the top of the ATP world rankings.
And the Spaniard is thriving at present, winning the Monte Carlo Masters in style at the weekend.
But Nadal's uncle believes his nephew should play like Federer to achieve more success.
"I always liked the shots hit normally, the classic style," he told La Vanguardia.
- WWE posted this video of Bayley, Elias, Sheamus, Sasha Banks, Cesaro and WWE Intercontinental Champion Seth Rollins interacting with lions & giraffes while at the Lion & Safari Park in Johannesburg, South Africa over the weekend.
- Dean Ambrose continues to rehab his torn triceps injury with WWE doctors in Birmingham, Alabama as he was spotted back in the city late last week, according to PWInsider. Ambrose has been out of action since December and it was reported then that he would be out for around 9 months.
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- As noted, last night's RAW in St. Louis ended with Ronda Rousey making the save for Natalya after an attack from Mickie James. The angle took place at the end of the 10-woman main event of the show. Natalya took to Twitter today and wrote the following thanks to Rousey, using images of WWE Hall of Famers Bret Hart and Roddy Piper:
Doyle plays down heroics 14 June 2017
Carlow players celebrate after their Christy Ring Cup final victory over Antrim at Croke Park.
©INPHO/Donall Farmer. Carlow players celebrate after their Christy Ring Cup final victory over Antrim at Croke Park.©INPHO/Donall Farmer.
Four-goal hero James Doyle has played down his exploits in the Christy Ring Cup final.
In total, Doyle scored 4-01 as Carlow defeated Antrim in the second tier All-Ireland SHC final at Croke Park.
Not many of the game's top forwards cam claim a quadruple of goals in an All-Ireland final, but Doyle was keen to pass the praise on to his team mates when speaking to the Carlow Nationalist.
“The boys put them on a plate for me. I would have been gutted if I had missed them. Thankfully I got them, but the boys were outstanding,” stressed Doyle.
Carlow now advance to the All-Ireland SHC qualifiers where they face Laois in a preliminary round in O'Moore Park on Sunday, June 25th.
A car was engulfed in flames today (19 March) near Pasadora Place. Fire Services and police personnel were on scene to extinguish the blaze. Cayman 27 understands there were no serious injuries. We reached out to the Fire Department, as well as, the RCIPS for more information there has been no response as yet.
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Mark Anderson, a longtime Whatcom County resident and Realtor, passed away Jan. 5, 2018 in Bellingham. Mark was born May 4, 1943 in Seattle to Albert and June Anderson. They moved to a home at Cherry Point where he grew up. He attended schools at Pt. Whitehorn for his elementary years, and Blaine middle and…
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A U.S. Marine and recipient of the Purple Heart, Galen A. Brown began his career as an artist when he returned from Vietnam in 1968. He would continue to create until he died in 2013. Now, a series of his work inspired by the United States flag will premier at the Dow Art Gallery. By using additive/reductive approaches in his work, Brown created fractured, textured images clearly inspired by and relating to specific ideals embodied in the flag. "Justice Flags" runs from June 14-July 30, with an opening reception on June 14 from 6-9 p.m.
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J.J. Watt did incredible work for his Houston community in 2017, and the NFL has recognized him as its Walter Payton Man of the Year.
Watt, whose efforts raised more than $37 million for Hurricane Harvey relief, received the honor tonight. The Man of the Year Award goes to players who have shown excellence on and off the field.
In 2010, Watt launched the Justin J. Watt Foundation, which helps underserved kids. That foundation has given more than $3 million to athletic programs for middle school students.
A three-time defensive player of the year, Watt is accustomed to being recognized at NFL Honors. And although injuries have limited him to just eight games over the last two seasons, he continues to receive recognition for what he does when he’s not playing.
WHAT WE’RE TRACKING
If you liked the weather this weekend you’re going to love the start to the work week. Summer is not over in this seven day forecast.
The humidity and heat will ramp back up mid week. There is a chance for showers and storms Wednesday night into Thursday.
FORECAST
Monday: Mostly to partly sunny.
High: 82
Monday night: A few clouds.
Low: 60
Tuesday: Mostly to partly sunny.
High: 84
Wednesday: Partly sunny.
High: 85 Low: 62
Thursday: Mostly cloudy. Chance for a shower or thunderstorm. (40%)
High: 84 Low: 65
Friday: Partly sunny. Chance for a shower or thunderstorm. (30%)
High: 82 Low: 69
Saturday: Partly sunny.
High: 82 Low: 64
Sunday: Partly sunny.
High: 81 Low: 62
American Red Cross, Southern Gulf Chapter
Linda Orlans, Elizabeth Star, Jody Lippes, Terry Edwards
Erin Otterbeck, Daniel and Cathy Lubner, Wilfredo Emanuel
Melanie Sabelhaus
George and Wynnell Schrenk
Ralph And Shelly Stayer
Shirlene Elkins, Cindy Lieber, Gillian Campbell
Scott And Kathleen Kapnick, Cindy and Rick Balaz
Jay Hartington, Jan and Panache Desai
Carol And Henry Dinardo
Jill Palmer, James Cunningham
Elizabeth And Stanley Star
What: Centennial Celebration and Gala
Who: Supporters of the nonprofit and guests
Where: The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples
The event was sponsored by Naples Illustrated
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Paul George Twitter-Roasted Over Joe Ingles Performance
Paul George had a very long and arduous day at the office yesterday. The OKC Thunder played the Utah Jazz in game 4 of round 1 in the NBA playoffs.
Suffice to say, Paul didn’t do a good job of handling the belligerent offensive onslaught brought to him by THIS guy, Joe Ingles.
this man got Paul George
in the pressure cooker. pic.twitter.com/On9FLrue18 — Thotcaan (@Sergeveli13) April 24, 2018
It was ugly…
Joe Ingles vs. Paul George. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/0BMxI3zcVd — Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) April 24, 2018
…very ugly
paul george is not interested in whatever joe ingles is selling lol pic.twitter.com/L4hPHtRLJh — Shea Serrano (@SheaSerrano) April 24, 2018
NBA Twitter COOKED “Playoff P”, though not as well as Joe Ingles, and the 280-character slander is rich and fulfilling. Flip it over to have a laugh or 10.
DUBAI, April 9 Intesa Sanpaolo, Italy's biggest bank by market value, said on Sunday that it had set up new branches in Abu Dhabi and Doha as part of plans to expand its corporate and investment banking and trade finance business.
The bank, which already operates a regional hub in Dubai, will focus on structured export finance services as well as oil and gas, fashion and luxury and infrastructure and transport, it said.
Intesa Sanpaolo has had a presence in the Gulf since 2008 and last year was involved in a $4 billion syndicated loan for Petroleum Development Oman (PDO), Oman's top oil and gas exploration and production company.
(Reporting By Tom Arnold. Editing by Jane Merriman)
Ghanaian hiplife rapper, Rafael Edem Avornyo, a member of a Ghanaian singing group (4×4) known in the showbiz as Coded, formerly called Abortion, has confessed that he was once caught red-handed by his wife cheating.
The rapper speaking on Rainbow Radio 87.5FM program ( midmorning drive) hosted by Sokoohemaa Kukua made a revelation of having had an extramarital affair with another woman.
The “Edey pain dem” hitmaker further expressed that he admitted his wrongdoing and apologised to his wife and she understood and forgave him.
He, however, used the platform to advised his fellow men out there who are in the act of cheating to stop and to those yet to engage themselves it to stay away from it.
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March 30 Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical Group Co Ltd:
* Reference is made to announcements of Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical (Group) Co., dated 28 July 2016
* Recently, there have been media reports provide that acquisition was approved by relevant competent authorities of India
* Acquisition was approved by shareholders at 2016 third extraordinary general meeting of company
* Relevant approvals of competent authorities of PRC in relation to acquisition have been obtained
* Acquisition was reviewed by Indian foreign investment promotion board
* Filings with competent antitrust authorities of united states have been completed
* Acquisition will be recommended to cabinet committee on economic affairs of India for further review and approval Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The owner of a Chick-fil-A in Sacramento, Calif., is giving his employees a big wage increase. People currently employed as “hospitality professionals” at the franchise owned by Eric Mason will see wages jump as much as $5 per hour, from $12.50-$13 an hour to $17-$18 an hour. In addition, he is giving supervisors paid time off and granting all employees paid sick leave.
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Dubai developer Emaar Properties has posted 2.8 billion dirhams ($772 million) in net profits for the first half of 2017 and laid out plans to spin off its domestic real estate business.
Emaar Properties, which trades on the Dubai stock exchange, said Monday it plans to list up to 30 percent of its real estate business in the United Arab Emirates, with the funds primarily being distributed as dividends to existing shareholders. The company's retail business, Emaar Malls, already publicly trades.
The developer says revenue reached 7.8 billion dirhams ($2.1 billion), an increase of 8 percent over the same period in 2016, while profits were up 15 percent.
Emaar is behind projects like the world's tallest skyscraper, the Burj Khalifa, and is active in Egypt, Turkey and India.
I can’t see how this would have been a yen weakener, but there you go. EUR/USD traded around a 20 point range, not troubling its overnight high but not dropping away too much either. Cable, a 20-odd point range also. USD/CHF is little net changed at all.
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Related Stories Usain Bolt bade one final, emotional goodbye to a sport he has dominated for the past decade with a lap of honour at the end of the World Championships in London.
The Jamaican lapped up the acclaim from the packed London Stadium crowd, who had stayed on after the final event to honour the greatest athlete in history.
Bolt was presented with a section of the track from London 2012, the Games at which he declared himself a 'living legend' by defending his 100 and 200 metres titles, by athletics chief Lord Sebastian Coe and Mayor of London Sadiq Khan.
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MADRID (AP) — Police say they were called to investigate an altercation involving Diego Maradona and a woman at a hotel in Madrid.
Authorities said officers were dispatched Wednesday after a call from the hotel, but found no evidence of any disturbance after talking to Maradona and the woman.
Authorities said they couldn’t confirm if the woman was a hotel guest or Maradona’s girlfriend.
Spanish media on Tuesday released a video of Maradona threatening a reporter who tried to talk to him at the hotel in Madrid.
Maradona is in the Spanish capital to watch former club Napoli play Real Madrid in the Champions League.
KILKIS, Greece – Elections will be held sooner or later and main opposition New Democracy (ND) will win them handily, party leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis asserted in Kilkis on Friday, calling on Greeks of all political backgrounds to help reconstruct the country.
“Sooner or later we will have elections and we will win them by a wide margin,” Mitsotakis said, “have no doubt about it. We also want all of you – regardless of who you vote for – (to help) in the difficult project of the country’s reconstruction.”
As part of his tour in northern Greece, the ND leader visited the construction site of the new highway linking Kilkis with Thessaloniki, and the Archaeological Museum of Kilkis, which includes prehistoric findings.
CLAREMONT, N.H. (AP) — Two women are accused of stabbing and robbing a pizza delivery driver in Claremont, New Hampshire.
Police responded to a report of an armed robbery on Saturday. They learned that two people ordered food from Domino’s Pizza, but that when the delivery driver showed up at a house, they stabbed him several times and took money from him. A neighbor called police.
Police charged 31-year-old Debra Pitts and 34-year-old Jennifer Tozzi with conspiracy to commit robbery.
Both were scheduled to be arraigned Monday. It wasn’t immediately known if they had attorneys.
The driver was treated at a hospital for non-life threatening injuries and released.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping came to power on Saturday once again after being re-elected during the ongoing Parliament session.For congratulating the Chinese President Xi Jinping, Prime Minister Narendra Modi , took to Sina Weibo, the Chinese version of Twitter. He said that he looks forward to working with him to improve the bilateral relationship. PM Modi made his Sina Weibo debut in 2015.He wrote:Dear President Xi Jinping, congratulations on getting re-elected as the President of the People's Republic of China. I look forward to working with you for the development of our bilateral relations.”The Doklam standoff between the two countries had embittered the ties between the two neighbours. Now efforts from both sides are being made to bring things back to normal.Modi is expected to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Summit in June in China and hold talks with Xi.(With inputs from IANS)
At least 29 people died and 41 others were missing after a ferry ran aground off Selayar Island, in South Sulawesi province, Indonesia, on Tuesday, July 3, Indonesia’s National Disaster Management Agency reported. Some 69 people were rescued at the scene, according to the reports. The manifest of MV Lestari Maju showed there were 139 people and 48 vehicles on board when it set out from Bulukumba, a town on the southern coast of Sulawesi, and the nearby Selayar Island. This Facebook Live video was shot and shared by a MV Lestari Maju passenger as the vessel was sinking on Tuesday. The incident came around two weeks after the MV Sinar Bangun vessel sank in Lake Toba, in the western Indonesian island of Sumatra, on June 18. Only 21 people survived, three bodies were found, while 164 people were still missing at the time of writing. Credit: Ekha Nursalam Suardi via Storyful
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Plenty of comics draw inspiration from current events, but politics loom especially large over the work of standup Hari Kondabolu. A former intern for Hillary Clinton during her days in the senate, Kondabolu rose to prominence with his politically charged routines. Titled for the year it’s predicted that white Americans will be a statistical minority in the United States, his debut album, Waiting for 2042, touched on subjects all too familiar in progressive circles, such as friends threatening to move to Canada if they don’t get their political way and the unrealistic expectations that surrounded Barack Obama.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) -- Charlottesville Police Chief Al Thomas told a news conference Monday that a hotline was being set up to enable people to report assaults and other criminal activity that may have occurred at Saturday's rally.
He also said "alt-right" rally attendees had failed to follow an agreed-upon plan on entering Emancipation Park. The attendees were gathering to protest plans to remove a Confederate statue.
The event also drew counter-protesters - and Thomas said the crowds became more aggressive and "mutually engaged combatants" became more violent.
When asked whether he had any regrets, he said: "Absolutely I have regrets. We lost three lives this weekend."
He was referring to 32-year-old Heather Heyer, who died after a car police say was driven by James Alex Fields Jr. rammed into a crowd of counter-protesters.
Two Virginia State Police officers also died when their helicopter, which was dispatched to the area, crashed just outside of Charlottesville.
Results: Stag 1 Legion B 9, Huntly A 7 Aboyne B 3, Alford B 6 Brig 4.
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DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A lawsuit claims Iowa’s new voter identification law violates the state constitution.
Priorities USA Foundation says the lawsuit was filed Wednesday in Polk County District Court in Des Moines. The national group, which is covering legal costs, provided a copy of the lawsuit.
It’s the first legal challenge against the new ID requirement and its provisions. Parts of the law will be in effect for Iowa’s upcoming June 5 primary, though a requirement to show ID to cast a regular ballot won’t be in place until 2019.
The lawsuit’s plaintiffs are the League of United Latin American Citizens of Iowa and an Iowa State University student.
Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate is named as a defendant in the suit. His office did not respond to a request for comment.
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September sales growth demonstrates shoppers are willing to spend
Same-store sales rose 2.9 per cent last month, the best growth for any single month since April 2014, according to accountancy firm BDO.
The upturn came despite reports of shoppers making fewer trips.
Lifestyle goods and homeware sales grew by 3.6 per cent and 0.8 per cent respectively, while targeted discounting boosted fashion sales by 2.7 per cent.
BDO's Sophie Michael said in a statement to the media yesterday: "Two consecutive months of positive growth will be a welcome relief for retailers following challenges seen in autumn in prior years.
Avon Products CEO Sheri McCoy is expected to retire her position after efforts to turn around the company failed.
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SANAA, Yemen — The U.N. envoy to Yemen has expressed optimism after meeting with the top leader of the Houthi rebels in a bid to end the country’s devastating civil war.
In a statement issued before his departure from the rebel-held capital, Sanaa, Martin Griffiths said the rebels expressed a “strong desire for peace” and discussed “concrete ideas for achieving peace,” without elaborating.
He said he may meet with President Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi in the southern city of Aden.
A Saudi-led coalition allied with Hadi’s internationally recognized government has been at war with the Houthis since 2015, and previous peace efforts have failed.
The U.N. hopes to prevent a full-scale coalition assault on the port city of Hodeida, a vital lifeline for a country already teetering on the brink of famine.
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BELLINGHAM, Wash. — Western Washington University sent an alert to students notifying them that a man exposed himself to a convenience store clerk near the campus Saturday night. Police released a photo of a suspect.
“The female clear at JJ’s In and Out convenience store, at 22nd and Douglas streets, said the man bought a beer, exposed himself and then left on foot,” the university said in its alert. “The suspect is described as having a dark complexion, early to mid-20s, 5 foot 6 inches tall, wearing a medium white or gray t-shirt and pajama pants.”
Police searched the area but did not find the suspect.
“It is not known if this incident is related to other recent incidents near and on campus of lewd conduct,” the school said.
SAN FRANCISCO May 3 Apple Inc Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook said the iPhone maker plans to create a $1 billion fund to invest in advanced manufacturing companies in the United States.
Speaking on CNBC, Cook said the Cupertino, California company will announce the first company it plans to invest in later in May. Cook also said Apple plans to fund programs that could include teaching people how to write computer code to create apps, and will release more details about the effort this summer. (Reporting by Stephen Nellis; Editing by Chris Reese)
How many of you thought it would be nice if the Toyota Trueno AE86 enjoyed a little extra horsepower without altering the characteristics of its lightweight, high-revving, and responsive engine? The solution is simple, but not easy: swap the 20V 4AGE for the 2.0-liter F20C from the significantly more modern yet equally thrilling Honda S2000.
And that's exactly what was done to this clean AE86 located in California. Check out this well done video from YouTube channel Copaze Films below. Warning: it's pure car porn.
In this Sept. 21, 2017, photo, Gus Bedwell, left, and Peter Sherno help incoming freshman Arianna Chyrklund, center, and Aja Bedwell settle into their dorm at Portland State University in Portland, Ore. At right is Arianna's mother, Elaine Chyrklund. President Donald Trump’s immigration policies and controversial travel bans have sent a chill through Oregon’s cash-strapped public universities, which rely more than ever on lucrative tuition from international students. The Oregonian via AP Beth Nakamura
Two men rape 9-year-old boy, give him N100 in Borno
Two men, 24-year-old Musa and Abdul, 21, have reportedly raped a 9-year-old boy several times after luring him with with N100 in Gwange ward of Maiduguri, Borno State. The father of the boy, Malam Jubrin, revealed that the incident happened last month when he noticed that his son had money of no known source. Jibrin […]
Two men rape 9-year-old boy, give him N100 in Borno
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As of this moment the 2017 NHL Winter Classic between the St. Louis Blues and Chicago Blackhawks is scheduled to be played on Monday afternoon in St. Louis. The NHL announced on Sunday evening that it will offer an update on the start time of the game on 8 a.m. ET on Monday morning.
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Suspected herders killed two priests and 14 parishioners in an attack on a Catholic church in a Nigerian region that’s seen a surge in violence between farmers and cattle owners.
Police are investigating the incident in the Mbalom area of Benue state, government spokesman Terver Akase said by phone Tuesday.
The attack “is clearly calculated to stoke up religious conflict and plunge our communities into endless bloodletting,” President Muhammadu Buhari said in an emailed statement.
The main theater of conflict between farmers and herders is the so-called Middle Belt region, whose support was key in helping Buhari’s All Progressives Congress win the 2015 general elections. Buhari will seek re-election in a February 2019 vote.
Poland's Supreme Court chief went to work Wednesday, defying judicial reforms that the government says require her to retire. Rough cut,
VOICEBOX: Opera In Concert presents a celebration of the life and legacy of the musical artist, radio host and vocal coach with performances of his favourite music and readings from his book, Opening Windows. Mar 5 at 3 pm. Free (ticket required). RSVP.
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Earlier on Monday, Under Armour CEO Kevin Plank and Merck CEO Kenneth Frazier both resigned from the advisory council amid growing backlash over the recent episode of white supremacist violence in Virginia.
In Monday's post, Krzanich said his decision was based on the worrying direction of U.S. politics.
"I resigned to call attention to the serious harm our divided political climate is causing to critical issues, including the serious need to address the decline of American manufacturing," he explained.
"Politics and political agendas have sidelined the important mission of rebuilding America's manufacturing base...I resigned because I want to make progress, while many in Washington seem more concerned with attacking anyone who disagrees with them."
"Nearly every issue is now politicized to the point where significant progress is impossible," he added.
Krzanich also said he called on leaders to condemn the white supremacists who participated in the Virginia rally.
Read Krzanich's full blog post.
ROME — Italian police have dismantled an international ring trafficking in what prosecutors allege are thousands of ancient artifacts illegally excavated in Sicily.
Maj. Luigi Mancuso, in Palermo for the Carabinieri paramilitary art squad, said Wednesday that investigators allege that the digs were commissioned by a London art dealer, William Veres, 64, who was served with an international warrant.
Twenty Italians were arrested in Italy, one in Spain, and one in Germany.
Mancuso said Veres had been arrested in 2017 in Spain in an unrelated investigation by the Carabinieri art experts.
Some 20,000 objects recovered included ancient coins, statues and pottery, as well as fake artifacts.
Police say many objects were smuggled into Germany, where they were falsely labeled as legitimate and offered by auction houses in Munich.
ELIZABETHTON, TN (WJHL) – An Elizabethton lawmaker is again pushing to make it illegal for Tennessee drivers to use their cell phones unless they have a hands-free device.
Rep. John Holsclaw (R), TN-District 4, recently filed the legislation that would make it a misdemeanor for drivers to use hand-held phones. His attempt at a hands-free bill last year failed.
“Everyone has a cell phone and if you’re driving down the road, you can see an individual weaving or slowing and you know exactly what they’re doing,” he said. “They’re on their phone and it doesn’t take but a split second and you’ve run off the road and you’ve hit someone, so it’s about saving lives and protecting our drivers and our Tennesseans.”
Rep. Holsclaw has also filed legislation that would increase the penalty for drivers who, while on their phones, cause crashes that result in serious injury or death.
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Here are the newspaper front pages from across Scotland on Tuesday, August 15.
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Catch up on the front pages from across the country on Tuesday, August 15.
The Scottish Daily Mail has covered the increase in rail fares, which are set to add hundreds to the cost of a season ticket.
The Scottish Daily Express leads with Ryanair choosing to limit the amount that passengers can drink before flying with the airline.
The Scotsman have an exclusive from Catholic Church leaders who are demanding action over religious hate crime.
The Daily Record looked at how a teenager on bail for sexual assault created a fake Facebook account to trick another woman to a deserted park.
And finally The Scottish Sun and The Press and Journal covered the husband and wife who killed each other after an argument.
The charges against the former TV personality include one new count against a girl in 1978.
Rolf Harris faces a retrial over alleged sex offences PA
Disgraced entertainer Rolf Harris will face a retrial on three sex offence charges and one new count, a prosecutor has said.
Last week a jury found the 86-year-old not guilty of three assaults, after a trial at Southwark Crown Court in London.
Harris appeared via video-link for Wednesday's hearing.
The former TV star is accused of four indecent assaults against three female teenagers, in attacks spanning two decades.
He will be retried for the alleged indecent assault of a 14-year-old girl in 1971, a 13-year-old girl in 1983, and a teenage girl in 1978.
He faces a new count of assault against the same girl in the 1978 allegation.
The retrial date is set for May 15.
Judge Alistair McCreath remanded Harris in custody.
This young Eagles fan doesn’t find the humor in hearing “a female talk about routes.” Cam Newton may not think women and girls are capable of identifying pass patterns, but this girl clearly knows what she’s talking about. From a post to a fly to a curl, she knows what’s up.
With the Eagles facing the Panthers on Thursday night in Week 6, may Philadelphia defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz better bring her in as a consultant to help shut down Newton’s offense.
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Pocklington Lions and Derwent Lions Clubs will be operating their usual Christmas tree collections early next year.
The two clubs will be running their Christmas tree recycling services, in aid of their chosen charities, on Saturday 6 January and Sunday 7 January.
This year they are hoping to attract donations for St Leonard’s Hospice and Martin House Hospice Care for children and young people.
After costs, 90% of donations will go to the hospices, while 10% go to local charities.
The areas looked after by the Pocklington Lions cover the YO42, YO433 and YO415 post codes.
The Derwent Lions operation will be collecting trees from the YO414, YO411 and YO195 areas.
Any resident who would like to use the service can visit www.charityxmastreecollection.com where they can register their tree.
The deadline for registering is Monday 1 January.
An armed robber apparently gave police the slip despite an intense manhunt Tuesday in the East Bay.The search happened in Oakland's Rockridge district near the BART station. It began with a robbery in Berkeley that led to a police pursuit into Oakland.The suspect hit a car and then crashed. He then ran into the Rockridge neighborhood. The search halted service momentarily at the neighborhood's BART station for around 20 minutes.
A Muslim aerospace engineer has sued the Spirit Boeing Employees Association for religious discrimination stemming from a party at a lake in Wichita, Kansas.
The American Civil Liberties Union filed a federal lawsuit Friday on behalf of Munir Zanial, a Malaysian national of Indian ancestry.
The association declined to comment.
Zanial rented the group's lake last year to host a party to celebrate Malaysian Independence Day. The lawsuit alleges the association reported him out of fear he used the lake to hold an Islamic State meeting.
It alleged an American flag that had been "desecrated ISIS symbols." But the flag was actually a Malaysian flag and the guests included people of Malaysian Indian ancestry, some wearing hijabs.
Spirit filed a complaint with the FBI, and the association terminated his rental benefits.
As the Senate gears up to pass a bipartisan deal to punish Russia and restrict President Donald Trump from any attempt to ease sanctions, his administration and House Republicans are signaling that the agreement has a shaky future.
Senators in both parties have urged Trump to avoid leveling any veto threat on the Russia sanctions deal that's on track for passage Wednesday, which sets up a congressional review process if the president decides to ease or remove penalties against Moscow.
But Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said Tuesday that the agreement to get tough on Russia would shut off communications with Moscow that he'd like to keep open for now.
Garden Isle residents have a chance to get some cars on the cheap.
As part of its annual auction, the county is selling off dozens of vehicles, equipment, office furniture, even personal watercraft.
Items are offered for sale “where is” and “as is.” All items have been used and may not be in running or usable condition.
County vehicles are auctioned without license plates.
Prospective bidders are required to submit sealed bids by 2 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 19.
Items are situated at various county locations and can be inspected by appointment only Monday through Wednesday, Oct. 16, 17, and 18.
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Five people including an eight-year-old boy have been rescued in the remote Goldfields region after emergency services launched an aerial search on Saturday morning.
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A helicopter rescued the stranded party about 3.15pm on Saturday afternoon, 143km south-west of Tjuntjunjara.
Rex Mitchell, 41, Janice Stevens, 43, Bruce Stevens, 24, Shonna Jamieson, 46 and the young boy were returned safely to their community in relatively good health after leaving on their trek from Kalgoorlie four days ago.
The Hyundai Excel sedan the five were travelling in got bogged and found abandoned 10km from where they were rescued.
The group survived by drinking water from rock pools and eating Witchetty grubs.
Roads in the remote region had been closed due to flooding and hazardous conditions in recent days.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump believes unity among Gulf states in the Middle East is critical and still wants to organise a meeting of Gulf leaders, who are divided by a dispute involving Qatar, a senior administration official said on Monday.
U.S. President Donald Trump walks to Marine One to board to depart for travel to New Hampshire from the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, U.S., March 19, 2018. REUTERS/Leah Millis
The official, briefing reporters before Trump’s meeting on Tuesday with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, said Trump had wanted Qatar and Gulf Cooperation Council members to settle their dispute on their own but is now much more concerned about the long-term impact in the region.
The official also said Trump and top aides would seek more commercial deals for U.S. companies.
“While the crown prince is in Washington, we will be advocating for $35 billion in commercial deals for U.S. companies that would support 120,000 American jobs,” the official said.
To help celebrate the spookiest weekend of the year, The Iron Horse Hotel’s annual Halloween Party will feature a night of dancing, pumpkin bowling, carved-pumpkin displays and of course a costume contest. Guests can sip on $3 New Glarus beer and enjoy a pig roast for $15 per person. Local Milwaukee favorite, Kiings, will be spinning roof-raising tunes from 7:30PM until midnight.
The Howard College baseball team put on a fireworks display in back-to-back double headers with the Tejanos Friday and Saturday at Jack Barber field. The Hawks put up more that ten hits and ten runs in each of their four consecutive wins in the series. Even though Howard College gave up some runs in the series, their offense firepower was just to much for the Tejanos. The Hawks scored fifty-two combined runs off fifty-four hits and ten homeruns in the series. Defensively, Howard College played well the first three games, they gave up just six runs combined with a shut-out in the third contest. The Hawks' defense loosened up a bit in the fourth game where they gave up ten runs to EPCC and relied on their offense to keep their winning streak alive.
For full coverage and stats on these games, please see Monday's paper.
Photos by Tony Claxton (www.claxtonphotography.com)
Yesterday was Easter, the candy-eating holiday that isn’t Halloween. Kim Kardashian has been sharing a few photos from her family’s Easter celebration, but two of them particularly stick out, because they feature Kanye West dressed up as the damn Easter Bunny. Awwww. Check it out below.
Dadye A post shared by Kim Kardashian West (@kimkardashian) on Apr 16, 2017 at 7:15pm PDT
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“Dadye.” Once again: Awwwww. Think about Kanye, one of the greatest rappers of all-time, struggling to get into that tight, sweaty suit just to amuse his daughter and her friends for a photo op… it’s good as hell.
“If we play as a team, we can beat anybody we want. If we don’t play as a team, and we are timid and scared, we aren’t going to win any matches,” said head coach Sheera Sirola after the Golden Eagles took a first conference victory against For ...
March 31 Silver Standard Resources Inc:
* Silver Standard resolves export duty claim in Argentina
* Outstanding ARS amounts are subject to interest at a rate of 1.5% per month
* Entered into tax moratorium system in Argentina to resolve dispute regarding application of export duties on Pirquitas Mine
* Upon completion of these payments all liabilities related to historical export duties and interest will be extinguished
* Under conditions of moratorium Pirquitas has agreed to pay approximately ARS 1 billion with 5% paid upon entry Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
On April 25, 2018, the Alliance Police Department will begin a parking enforcement initiative to correct parking violations city-wide. Officers will be focusing on identifying and removing inoperable and abandoned vehicles from our city streets. Please review City ordinances for a full listing of parking rules. The following are examples of vehicles which may be removed from the street at the owner’s expense:
Vehicles with flat tires, missing wheels, missing functional parts, or otherwise obviously inoperable
Vehicles continuously parked in excess of seven days
Vehicles without valid license plates (excluding vehicles purchased within the last 30 days)
Owners of vehicles towed because of uncorrected parking violations may be subject to towing fees, impound fees, storage fees, and parking tickets prior to the release of the impounded vehicle.
The Alliance Police Department is continuing to help make our streets safer and neighborhoods more visually appealing to our residents and visitors.
MOSCOW — After a decade of duopoly, the FIFA-run vote to crown soccer's best player finally seems open to third parties after Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo left the World Cup early.
Neymar must help Brazil lift the trophy next week if he wants to join the greats, according to the World Cup winner who first took home FIFA's top individual award.
Cutting out the play-acting would also help Neymar win votes, 1990 World Cup winner Lothar Matthaeus said Wednesday.
"We need players like Neymar," said the former West Germany captain, who won the inaugural FIFA world player award in 1991. "But not with this acting what he was doing now in each game."
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A dog has been killed after it was allegedly attacked by another dog while walking in a country park .
The Yorkshire terrier was out with its owner at 9pm on Tuesday, October 3, when it was attacked and killed in Porthkerry Country Park , Barry.
The other dog has been reported elsewhere as being a black Staffordshire bull terrier.
The owner of the Yorkshire terrier was also reportedly attacked by the dog.
In a statement a South Wales Police spokeswoman called on anyone who witnessed the incident to come forward.
She said: “Police in Barry are investigating this incident, which was reported shortly before 9pm on Tuesday, October 3.
“Any witnesses are asked to contact 101 quoting reference 1700385287.”
Vale of Glamorgan Council, which manages the park, has been contacted for comment.
There are on the Cleveland.com story from 13 hrs ago, titled Cleveland Facebook shooting victim's daughter: 'He had no shame in his game'. In it, Cleveland.com reports that:
Robert Godwin Sr. taught his five daughters that they needed to fend for themselves, and not depend on a man to provide for them, his daughter Debbie Godwin said in an interview Monday morning. "He would go and buy our private things with pride.
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Kelsey Plett, left, and his wife Jill Plett celebrate their first wedding anniversary leaping into a frozen pond during the annual Polar Bear Dip in Calgary, Jan. 1, 2017. Over 70 people braved the elements to take part while temperatures dipped below -13C with a -21C windchill.
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President Trump’s “promise to enact a sweeping overhaul of the tax code is in serious jeopardy nearly 100 days into his tenure, and his refusal to release his own tax returns is emerging as a central hurdle to another faltering campaign promise,” the New York Times reports.
“As procrastinators rushed to file their tax returns by Tuesday, the White House press secretary, Sean Spicer, emphasized again on Monday that Mr. Trump had no intention of making his public. Democrats have seized on that decision, uniting around a pledge not to cooperate on any rewriting of the tax code unless they know specifically how that revision would benefit the billionaire president and his family.”
“And a growing roster of more than a dozen Republican lawmakers now say Mr. Trump should release them.”
Meanwhile, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin told the Financial Times that getting tax reform legislation to Trump by August is unlikely.
A research team from Harvard University’s John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences has come up with a new, low-cost “mega” scale energy storage system that could function effectively for ten or more years with the minimal need for maintenance and repair. In a commercial operation, the new battery would open up the door for more wind and solar energy in the grid, and slam the door on coal.
Aside from hastening the demise of coal for power generation, the new battery also poses a threat to the current gold standard for energy storage, lithium-ion. In addition to large arrays for grid use, the Harvard technology is easily scalable for home use, where it could store energy from rooftop solar panels.
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The Accord was traveling east in the westbound lanes, Olivas said, and crested a hill before slamming head-on into the Versa. Riverside County Fire Department paramedics reached the location within a few minutes and rushed the children to Riverside University Medical Center in Moreno Valley, where they died less than an hour later.
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WYTV) – Police are investigating the discovery of a dead body on Youngstown’s east side.
The Youngstown Police Department said the body was found around 2:45 p.m. Tuesday at Wardle and Dudley avenues.
The road was closed at one point, but has since reopened.
Police are still investigating and aren’t releasing any more details at this time. 33 WYTV News will check back with them later in the night for updates.
In the May 5, 1906 issue of Colliers Weekly, Jack London wrote the following: “San Francisco is gone! Nothing remains of it but memories and a fringe of dwelling homes on the outskirts. Its industrial section is wiped out.
Its social and residential section is wiped out. The factories and warehouses, the great stores and newspaper buildings, the hotels and the palaces of the nabobs, are all gone.
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Sarasota- Today is the first day of the 2017-18 school year for Sarasota County students.
According to the herald tribune, about 44,000 students will head to 53 schools for their first day back. More than 5,000 employees are reporting for work, including at least 2,700 teachers. The 250 district school buses will be picking up about 17,000 students and traveling about 1,000 routes in total.
Local law enforcement officials offered the following safety tips:
• Allow extra travel time and watch for other cars, pedestrians, bicyclists and school buses.
• Buckle up! Make sure all passengers and drivers in a car, especially children, are buckled up.
• Pay attention to crossing guards and obey school zones.
• Cars must stop for all school buses when the side stop sign is out and red lights are flashing, even if the bus is on the opposite side of the street. Fines for speeding in a school zone and passing a school bus can range from $156 to $456 in Sarasota.
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– WWE Hall of Famer and Raw General Manager Kurt Angle posted on Instagram what his favorite character was in WWE. You can check out his Instagram post below.
“Kurt Angle “Wrestling Machine Mode” was my favorite character in WWE. He wasn’t very funny but he could take out anybody in an instant. Will the “wrestling machine” make a return? Stay tuned…. #itstrue”
– WWE has officially hit the milestone of 10 million followers on Twitter. You can check out a tweet on the announcement, thanking fans of the WWE Universe below.
.@WWEUniverse, you are a PERFECT 10! Thank YOU so much for 10 million @Twitter followers!!!! pic.twitter.com/1fSyg49yUn — WWE (@WWE) February 3, 2018
– WWE released a video showing WWE Hall of Famer Trish Stratus backstage at the Royal Rumble event from last Sunday. You can check out the new video in the player below.
President Trump told Fox News he is “seriously considering” a pardon for Joe Arpaio, the controversial former sheriff of Maricopa Country, Ariz.
Arpaio was found guilty of criminal contempt last month after he was ordered to stop racially profiling Latinos in his Maricopa County office.
“I am seriously considering a pardon for Sheriff Arpaio,” Trump told Fox News at his Bedminster, N.J., golf club, where he had been staying over the weekend.
“He has done a lot in the fight against illegal immigration. He’s a great American patriot and I hate to see what has happened to him.”
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SEFFNER, Fla.- Travelers driving on Interstate 4 between Tampa and Orlando will no longer notice the strange lineup of eight Airstream trailers rising from the earth.
The so-called “Airstream Ranch,” was first constructed nearly 10 years ago by Frank Bates who owned Airstream of Central Florida. It was similar to the famed “Cadillac Ranch” in Texas and caused some of the same mixed feelings and reactions over the years.
The Airstream Ranch is now only a memory, after workers removed the trailers to make room for the new Airstream museum and Airstream of Central Florida dealership ticketed for the same site. It will be the latest in a series of new stores for RVOne Superstores, which purchased the property from Bates in 2013.
The 17,000 square-foot facility is scheduled to open in December.
Biblioasis launch for Mauricio Segura's latest book, OSCAR (trans. Donald Winkler). Mauricio will be joined by Ray Robertson and his latest book, 1979. The night will also feature musical stylings of Oscar Peterson songs from jazz pianist Andy Kitusa. 7 pm. Free.
In this brief and brutal Viral Hog video, a man punches a bear trap. Why? We have no idea.
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The video begins with the man — who is performing his barbaric act of self-harm in front of what sounds like a large group of children — acting as though he’s going to use a large piece of wood to trigger the trap. However, with absolutely no indication why, he soon tosses it aside and uses his arm instead.
Much to the dismay of his audience, who watch as he prepares to punch the device. Finally, he makes his move, no doubt mentally scarring everyone in attendance.
Parents enrolling children in first grade discover children's country of birth listed as 'Judea and Samaria' or 'Palesitnian Authority.'
Parents of kindergartners from all over Israel were surprised to discover that Israel's Education Ministry had reported some of the parents' country of birth as "Judea and Samaria" or the "Palestinian Authority."
"It's unfathomable," S., who is the mother of a kindergartner, told Arutz Sheva. "The Israeli government's official forms turn Judea and Samaria into something completely separate from Israel, and they're doing the same for the Palestinian Authority. What's with them?"
Ro'i, a Samaria resident, called the list "State-funded discrimination."
"I was born here, in Samaria, and when I wanted to sign my children up for first grade, I discovered that I'm basically agreeing I wasn't born in Israel," he said.
Israel's Education Ministry responded by saying the information was taken directly from the Interior Ministry.
Blackburn (elbow) was moved to the 60-day-disabled list Monday.
The move was made to open up a spot on the 40-man roster for new acquisition Tommy Joseph. Blackburn is expected to be out for well over 60 days as he's dealing with a strained UCL. He's at least a month away from throwing and will miss at least the first half of the season or possibly more if he ends up requiring elbow surgery.
Until his recent death, he was one of the most respected character actors in Hollywood. Now, the longtime assistant to Harry Dean Stanton is in Edmonton with what has turned out to be Stanton’s final project. Todd James reports.
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Veterans were honored across the country last weekend, and in Mille Lacs they are continuing to honor a special group of veterans.
The Mille Lacs Indian Museum opened a new exhibit celebrating Native Americans that have served our country.
The Patriot Nations exhibit features many banners that document the Native Americans work in the armed forces, dating all the way back to the Revolutionary War.
This is a nationwide exhibit, but the museum also showed respect to Mille Lacs Band members by adding their names to the veteran honor wall.
The Patriot Nations exhibit will be open at the Mille Lacs Indian Museum until Labor Day.
To learn more about how Native American veterans are being honored in the United States, watch the video above to hear from Kaitlin Thompson, the Program Supervisor for the Mille Lacs Indian Museum.
A 24-hour gym in Huddersfield has been closed and police have been called.
Officers were called to The Gym Group premises in Beck Road, Huddersfield, late this afternoon.
The gym, opposite the Aldi store, opens 24/7 but has been closed due to a police incident.
There are two police vehicles outside and officers are understood to be inside.A group of about 30 people have gathered outside.
We have a reporter on the scene and will bring you all the latest updates as we get them.
We have asked West Yorkshire Police for a statement.
If there's something you've noticed and want us to check out then please feel free to get in touch - you can call us on 01484 437712, email editorial@examiner.co.uk or tweet @Examiner. You can also find us on social media here .
Denver police are asking the public’s help in locating an 81-year-old man with a severe medical condition.
Jerry McKenzie has been missing since around 10 a.m. Monday. He was last seen in the 900 block of North Osceola Street, according to a Denver police bulletin released Tuesday morning.
When he went missing he was wearing blue pants and a blue shirt. He is 5-feet-10 and weighs 210 pounds.
McKenzie suffers from a profoundly disfigured hernia, the bulletin says.
April 25 (Reuters) - Bharti Infratel Ltd:
* ANNOUNCES MERGER OF BHARTI INFRATEL AND INDUS TOWERS
* TRANSACTION VALUES INDUS TOWERS AT AN ENTERPRISE VALUE OF 715 BILLION RUPEES
* COMBINED COMPANY, WHICH WILL FULLY OWN BUSINESSES OF CO AND INDUS TOWERS, WILL CHANGE ITS NAME TO INDUS TOWERS LIMITED
* BHARTI AIRTEL AND VODAFONE WILL JOINTLY CONTROL THE COMBINED COMPANY
* BHARTI AIRTEL AND VODAFONE WILL HAVE EQUAL RIGHTS IN THE COMBINED COMPANY
* BHARTI AIRTEL AND VODAFONE HAVE AGREED A CAPITAL STRUCTURE AND DIVIDEND POLICY WHICH IS EXPECTED TO BE IMPLEMENTED POST COMPLETION
* BOARD OF COMBINED CO WILL COMPRISE OF 11 DIRECTORS, OF WHOM THREE WILL BE APPOINTED BY EACH OF BHARTI AIRTEL AND VODAFONE
* PROVIDENCE HAS OPTION TO ELECT TO GET CASH/SHARES FOR 3.35 PERCENT OF 4.85 PERCENT STAKE IN INDUS TOWERS WITH BALANCE EXCHANGED FOR SHARES
* PRO FORMA FOR THE TRANSACTION, THE COMBINED CO’S EQUITY VALUE WOULD BE 965 BLN RUPEES Source text: bit.ly/2JrCYNQ Further company coverage:
London (CNN) Big Ben will fall silent next week for four years as "major conservation works" are carried out on the tower which houses the bell, UK Parliament announced Monday.
The chimes emanating from the bell, one of London's most famous attractions, have kept time in the British capital for 157 years.
At noon on Monday, August 21, Big Ben will sound for the last time until 2021.
The repairs are estimated to cost around £29 million, or more than $42 million.
"Big Ben falling silent is a significant milestone in this crucial conservation project. This essential programme of works will safeguard the clock on a long term basis, as well as protecting and preserving its home," Keeper of the Great Clock, Steve Jaggs, said in a statement.
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April 24 (Reuters) - Blackbaud Inc:
* BLACKBAUD INC SAYS CEO MICHAEL GIANONI'S FY 2017 TOTAL COMPENSATION WAS $8.0 MILLION VERSUS $5.7 MILLION IN FY 2016 - SEC FILING Source text: (bit.ly/2Joi5mH) Further company coverage:
Yesterday brought us one of the most incredible moments of the NFL season, when Broncos cornerback Aqib Talib ripped a gold chain from the neck of Raiders wide receiver Michael Crabtree.
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CLEVELAND -- The Indians are working on a treatment plan for All-Star reliever Andrew Miller's sore right knee.
Miller, on the disabled list for the second time this season, visited a specialist Wednesday in New York. Manager Terry Francona said Thursday he intends to meet with Miller, the team's medical staff, and president Chris Antonetti to "map out what we want to do."
Francona anticipates the team releasing more information Thursday, when the club opens a four-game series in Minnesota.
Antonetti said Wednesday that surgery is not currently an option.
Miller, 33, played catch in the outfield before Thursday's game against the Chicago White Sox. He was on the DL twice last season with patella tendinitis.
One of baseball's most dominant relievers, Miller hasn't been effective since coming off the DL on May 11. He opened the season with 10 scoreless innings before hurting his left hamstring.
He is 1-3 with a 4.40 ERA in 17 appearances.
AUSTIN, Texas – A former driver for a ride-hailing company Lyft faces several criminal charges after police say he sped off twice with a passenger in his vehicle.
Records show 45-year-old Daniel Kifle was booked into the Travis County Jail on Tuesday, charged with kidnapping, aggravated kidnapping and attempted sexual assault.
Austin police say the driver picked up passengers on two occasions but sped off with a passed-out passenger inside after arriving at the destination. Police say both times the man drove away after a passenger stepped out to help the unconscious friend exit.
Police say one of the passed-out passengers awakened and found the driver trying to force his hands down her pants.
Ride-hailing company Lyft reported the rides did not happen on the company’s platform and said Kifle has been “permanently deactivated.”
Subway Series stops in Bronx
The Subway Series between the New York Mets and New York Yankees starts tonight in the Bronx.
Four big games -- two in Yankee Stadium and the last two at Citi Field -- are on tap through Thursday night and the games will leave New York fans divided between the two teams as the Subway Series always does.
So buckle up Mets and Yankees fans, it's going to be a bumpy ride the next handful of nights.
Here's what social media is saying about the Subway Series.
ALAMEDA, Calif. — The Oakland Raiders have signed free agent quarterback Josh Johnson to compete for the backup position.
The team also officially announced the signing of cornerback Shareece Wright on Monday. Wright said last week he had agreed to join the Raiders.
Wright spent last season in Buffalo, where he had one interception and five passes defenced in 12 games.
Johnson is an Oakland native and was drafted by Tampa Bay in Raiders coach Jon Gruden's last season there in 2008. Johnson has spent time with 10 teams and started five games. He has completed 96 of 177 passes for 1,042 yards, five touchdowns and 10 interceptions and a 57.7 passer rating.
Winners from the Vaiden parade were: Floats (first to third place) Tuckerville M.B. Church, Campbell Hill M.B. Church, and Evergreen Masonic Lodge. Below: Jack Teal waves to Santa who was the finale in the Carrollton-North Carrollton Christmas Parade. At the end there were trophies awarded in the band, float and dance team categories.
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Baltimore County Police have released the names of a man and woman who were found dead in a basement apartment in Middle River on Saturday morning.
Joshua Stephen Glennon, 28, and Tiffany V. Ingellis, 30, were discovered dead in their apartment in the unit block of Honeycomb Road.
Their bodies were taken to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, who will determine the cause and manner of death.
Baltimore County Police do not know who killed Glennon and Ingellis, but believe they were targeted.
Anyone with information in the case is asked to call police at 410-307-2020. Tips also can be sent to Metro Crime Stoppers by calling 1-866-7LOCKUP or texting “MCS” and a message to “CRIMES” (274637).
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Patiala House Court will consider the charge-sheet filed by Enforcement Directorate (ED) against Karti Chidambaram, in the Aircel Maxis Case, on July 6.
The charge-sheet which was to be considered today has been delayed due to the absence of the concerned judge.
The Aircel-Maxis deal scam, which emerged out of the 2G spectrum case, pertains to a grant by the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) to the firm M/S Global Communication Holding Services Ltd for investment in Aircel.
Karti was arrested on February 28 at Chennai Airport upon his return from the United Kingdom for his alleged role in the case.
The Enforcement Directorate had earlier said that the FIPB approval granted in 2006 by Karti’s father and former Finance Minister Chidambaram was beyond his mandate as he was only authorized to accord approval on project proposals of up to Rs 600 crore.
WATERLOO, Ont. — A Waterloo, Ont.-based company which specializes in software and hardware for electronic payment systems, is being sold to a U.S. firm.
Deluxe Corp. of Minnesota says it is purchasing RDM Corp. (TSX:RC) through a wholly owned subsidiary for approximately US$70 million in cash.
The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including approvals from the courts, regulatory bodies and RDM shareholders.
RDM Corp., founded in 1987, provides remote deposit capture software and digital imaging systems for financial institutions and corporate clients. RDM's primarily does business in the United States.
The RDM board has unanimously approved the acquisition and will recommend shareholders vote in favour of the deal.
Deluxe Corp., which expects the transaction to close by the end of March, has provided products and services to financial institutions and small businesses fore more than 100 years.
A Rogersville man is facing multiple drug charges following the execution of a search warrant at his residence. Forty-eight-year-old Phillip Wayne Burton's Stewart Drive residence was the target of a drug-related search warrant executed Thursday, Feb. 9, by officers with the Hawkins County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Unit, 3rd Judicial District Drug Task Force and Hawkins County Sheriff's Office Tactical Unit.
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April 3 Q2 Holdings Inc
* Q2 Holdings Inc - on MARCH 30, 2017, board resolved to increase size of board from eight directors to nine - SEC filing
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NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) — A would-be robber fired several shots outside a home during a hold up in North Charleston.
It happened late Thursday night right off Ashley Phosphate on Saddlebrook Drive.
Authorities say three people were standing in a driveway when five others showed up and tried to robbed them at gunpoint.
One victim was punched after saying he didn’t have any money. None of the victims were seriously hurt.
If you have any information, call your local law enforcement division or Crime Stoppers at 843-554-1111.
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Dog Spends Days Protecting Injured Pup From Passing Trains (WATCH) Photo of the Day by McKinley Corbley
A mysterious guard dog was found last week keeping watch over a fallen canine companion who had injured herself on a set of snowy train tracks in western Ukraine.
The two were finally found on Christmas by Denis Malafeev who posted pictures of the striking friendship on Facebook.
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“He kept her warm for two days under the constant threat of danger!” wrote Malafeev. “I don’t know what to call it: instinct, love, friendship, attachment. I only know this: not every human is capable of this. We should all learn from it!”
The dogs, fondly dubbed Panda and Lucy, were taken to a local animal shelter and adopted into loving homes.
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What’s next, now that the state has pulled the plug on the I-94 project in Milwaukee County? The state Department of Transportation this week asked the Federal Highway Administration to withdraw authorization for the project. That action comes after Governor Scott Walker signed a state budget that did not include funding for the project, expected to cost one billion dollars or more.
But it’s not as if the stretch between the Zoo and Marquette interchanges won’t eventually need to be done. “If there is a decision to eventually move forward on this, which I think there’s going to have to be at some, it’s going to cost more money and take more time,” said Wisconsin Transportation Association executive director Craig Thompson.
Thompson said the entire Interstate system in southeastern Wisconsin is about 60 years old. “We’ve done segments of it, but businesses need some plan as to when the other segments are going to get done.”
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WAND) - State Farm is hosting a career fair in Bloomington Monday.
The expo will be from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Double Tree by Hilton at 10 Brickyard Dr.
Full-time entry level positions are available.
Hiring managers will be on-site. Recruiters will discuss opportunities, benefits, and the application process.
Candidates are told to bring multiple copies of their resumes.
Full-time positions start at $16 an hour.
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Bradford Bulls are set to name John Kear as their new head coach.
League Express reports that the well-respected coach is the preferred choice for the Bulls following recent discussions.
Kear is currently the head of rugby at Super League side Wakefield but is set to become Geoff Toovey’s replacement as they prepare for life in League 1.
A number of applicants are understood to have withdrawn from the process at varying stages of the appointment process, with Kear now likely to take the role.
The full story can be found in the new League Express. Buy in stores now or online at totalrl.com/le.
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – A proposal to take guns away from domestic abusers and people under domestic restraining orders could be heading to a vote in the Rhode Island legislature after years of debate.
Proponents and opponents of the legislation agree that momentum has been building to put it to a vote this month.
The proposal includes a provision to require automatic confiscation of guns from people under certain domestic restraining orders, even if they aren't convicted of a crime. Judges already have discretion to restrict gun ownership, but domestic violence prevention advocates say they too often don't.
A spokesman for Democratic House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello has said the bill is "very much alive'' and the speaker is looking carefully at House passage of the bill.
Gun rights groups say it goes too far.
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Man shot, critically wounded in West Pullman
A man was shot and critically wounded Tuesday evening in the West Pullman neighborhood on the Far South Side.
The 21-year-old was shot multiple times at 7:14 p.m. in the 12100 block of South Stewart, according to Chicago Police. The circumstances of the shooting weren’t immediately known.
He was taken in critical condition to Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, police said.
Area South detectives were investigating the shooting.
A Harris County man is accused of having more than 1,000 images and nearly 80 videos of child pornography on his phone, officials say.Daniel Dickson, 44, of Houston has been arrested and charged with three counts of possession of child pornography, a third-degree felony.Investigators say Dickson admitted to storing the pornographic content on his smartphone.Attorney General Ken Paxton's office confirmed to ABC13 that Dickson worked as the quality assurance director at the at Brenham State Supported Living Center, a state-operated living center for the disabled.According to the Texas Department of Aging, which operates the facility, Dickson did not work with children in his role.A tip to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children led the state's Child Exploitation Unit to Dickson, who faces up to 10 years in prison. He is currently being held on $60,000 bond.
Art isn't just a hobby or a passion for Amber Stevens; it's a way to navigate through life. Stevens, a 22-year-old Lincoln resident, has found her purpose in life through art.
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TORONTO - A man accused of driving a van into pedestrians along a stretch of a busy Toronto street has been charged with 10 counts of first-degree murder.
Alek Minassian, of Richmond Hill, Ont., is also facing 13 counts of attempted murder.
The 25-year-old appeared in a packed Toronto courtroom this morning clad in a white jumpsuit and only spoke his name during the brief hearing.
Police arrested Minassian less than half an hour after the incident, which took place at 1:30 p.m. on Monday.
Authorities say 10 people died and another 15 were injured as a result of the attack.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says that while the investigation into the attack is still underway, there is no evidence to suggest it was related to terrorism.
It's late afternoon in Wunsdorf, a small town 50km south of Berlin. Winter has left the landscape dry and hazy, so the lights are already on in the local refugee camp.
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KENNEBUNKPORT, Maine (AP) – A spokesman says former President George H.W. Bush is in “good spirits” at a Maine hospital but will need several more days of treatment. The 93-year-old was taken to a hospital on Sunday when he experienced low blood pressure and fatigue hours after attending a pancake breakfast at the American Legion post in Kennebunkport. His spokesman said in a tweet Wednesday that Bush is talkative and in good spirits but that the treatments to address his blood pressure “are expected to take several more days.” The nation’s 41st president arrived in Maine on May 20 after being treated for a blood infection. He’s without his wife of 73 years, Barbara Bush, who died in April in Houston.
Here's what the Founding Father's daily life looked like. Wikimedia Commons
Thomas Jefferson helped draft the Declaration of Independence about 242 years ago. He was 33-year-old at the time.
Over the course of his career, he would go on to serve the fledgling United States as governor of Virginia, minister to France, secretary of state, vice president, and, finally, the country's third president.
Despite wearing so many hats in the government, Jefferson adhered to a relatively well-defined schedule throughout his life.
Here's a look at the Founding Father's daily routine:
× Lancaster County roofer accused of stealing money from Lititz home he was working on
LITITZ — A Lancaster County roofer is facing a theft charge after he allegedly stole money from a home he was working on in Lititz, according to Northern Lancaster County Regional Police.
John Robert Hicks, 30, of Bowmansville, was arrested Monday and charged with theft after police say he entered a bedroom of the Grant Street home he was working on and took an undisclosed amount of cash from a metal container.
During their investigation, police discovered Hicks had two outstanding warrants from Montgomery County for burglary.
Hicks was taken to Lancaster County Prison on the theft charge and the outstanding warrants.
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WYTV) – Changes are coming to Mill Creek Parks’ former ice skating rink at the Wick Recreation Area.
Mill Creek MetroParks announced that it is teaming with the Youngstown Phantoms and the Pittsburgh Penguins to turn the ice rink into a street hockey rink.
This would be a four-season rink, meaning that it can be used year-round.
The park hopes this change gives people more options throughout the year.
The ice rink reopened last year where the old volleyball courts once were located.
March 29 Robinson Europe SA:
* Revokes its financial forecast of FY 2016/2017 EBITDA of 2.3 million zlotys ($585,376)
* Sees FY 2016/2017 revenue of 16 million zlotys
* Sees FY 2016/2017 gross profit between 2.5 million zlotys and 2.8 million zlotys
* The change in the financial forecast was due to planned spin off of sports department and number and value of orders Source text: bit.ly/2ntKZI5 Further company coverage: ($1 = 3.9291 zlotys) (Gdynia Newsroom)
A picture of allegedly killed Russian journalist Arkady Babchenko with flower placed to pay last tribute to him on the pavement of the Grand Moskvorestsky bridge, on the spot where Russian opposition politician Boris Nemtsov was shot dead, near the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, May 30, 2018. EPA-EFE/YURI KOCHETKOV
A Russian journalist who was reportedly assassinated in Ukraine has on Wednesday turned up very much alive at a news conference, where it was revealed he had agreed to stage his death in order to help the secret service catch Russian agents.
Journalists gathered at the press conference let out audible gasps when Arkady Babchenko emerged onto the stage to thank those that had mourned his death the previous day and apologize especially to his wife.
March 19 (Reuters) - Intel Corp:
* INTEL BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTS NEW DIRECTOR AND EXTENDS ANDY BRYANT’S TERM AS INTEL CHAIRMAN UNTIL 2019
* INTEL CORP - BOARD VOTED UNANIMOUSLY TO EXTEND ANDY BRYANT’S TERM AS INTEL CHAIRMAN
* INTEL CORP - RISA LAVIZZO-MOUREY HAS BEEN ELECTED TO INTEL’S BOARD OF DIRECTORS Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The Virginia Senate on Wednesday passed a state budget that includes Medicaid expansion.
The Senate passed the budget, which now heads back to House, 23-17.
he expansion - supported by Gov. Ralph Northam - is expected to expand coverage to an additional 400,000 low-income adults if it gets through final approval.
The vote comes one day after a heated session that included a committee killing expansion.
According to the Associated Press, a tally from the Kaiser Family Foundation shows that Virginia is the 33rd state to approve Medicaid expansion.
NBC12's Heather Sullivan is following today's votes in the General Assembly and will have more on 12News at 5 and 6.
Senate passes budget with Medicaid expansion . Vote was 23 yeas to 17 nos. More support developed after debate. — Heather Sullivan (@HeatherNBC12) May 30, 2018
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The Brainerd Chapter of the Minnesota Deer Hunters Association recently donated $600 to the Central Lakes College Natural Resource Club. The donation stems from a longterm partnership, with the CLC Natural Resource Club working on MDHA's "Hides for Habitat" program.
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Little Rock Mayor Mark Stodola and Little Rock Zoo Director Susan Altrui flank Brad Cazort at a ceremony last month recognizing Cazort for his years of service as a city director. Brad Cazort said he's heard rumors that Little Rock doesn't shut down every Tuesday night while the Board of Directors meets.
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(h/t Sunnydaze) Meet Kevin. Kevin has buckets. Kevin’s fills his buckets with common sense. Kevin shares his bucket contents with people. Hopefully people pay attention. We need Kevin and his buckets of common sense:
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The mother of Utah man imprisoned in Venezuela for nearly 1? years is circulating a new audio recording of her son talking about how he's suffering without medical care.
Laurie Holt said Monday that she's sharing the recording Joshua Holt sent by cellphone so people can hear how dire the situation is. She's calling on Venezuela to release him on humanitarian grounds.
In the short recording, he talks about throwing up all night, feeling dizzy and struggling to think.
The 25-year-old traveled to Venezuela in June 2016 to marry a woman. The couple was arrested at her family's Caracas apartment by police who alleged Holt was stockpiling weapons.
Their families say they're innocent.
Joshua Holt has a hearing scheduled Tuesday in Caracas, but most of his previous hearings have been canceled.
Time to get your disco on! Summer: The Donna Summer Musical is officially open on the Great White Way. The production opened at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on April 23. Check out the sparkly curtain call as well as the glitzy guests who hit the red carpet for the big night!
The city of Fort Worth has delayed the monthly outdoor warning system siren test due to the Fourth of July holiday.
Typically the warning system sounds at 1 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month for 90 seconds.
Due to the Fourth of July holiday, the 90 second drill will be delayed until next Wednesday, July 11.
The remaining Wednesdays of the month, the sirens will sound for 15 seconds only.
Thousands Across US Protest Zero-Tolerance Immigration Policies
Thousands of demonstrators gathered in cities across the U.S. to protest the Trump administration's separation of families at the U.S.-Mexico border. (Published Saturday, June 30, 2018)
As a reminder, the outdoor warning system can be activated for a tornado warning that has been issued by the National Weather Service, the report of a tornado by a qualified spotter, hail larger than one inch in diameter, 60 mile per hour or stronger winds, a state or national emergency, or other incidents determined by an Emergency Management duty officer.
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If you've ever been in the middle of an intense gaming session and your ears started to feel hot from your headset, HP feels your pain.
The upcoming HP Mindframe headset will use a thermoelectric cooling device in the earcup to conduct heat away from the acoustic chamber. In other words, it will actively work to keep your ears cool while you're gaming. Lots of gaming headsets promise comfort, but this innovation sounds like an awesome step forward if it works as promised.
The headset will sport a number of other high-end features, like 7.1 virtual surround sound and 3D audio. It even has a noise-cancelling microphone that automatically mutes when you flip it up.
HP announced the Mindframe on Wednesday along with several other gaming accessories and a new gaming laptop. The Mindframe itself doesn't have a price or release date yet.
UPDATE on Missing Hurley man
Tilton had Been Missing since Saturday
IRON COUNTY, Wis. – On Tuesday the Iron County Sheriff’s Office released a statement saying missing person Richard Tilton, 63, of Hurley was located in the Oma area.
Authorities say Tilton was located when he was able to make his way out of the woods.
According to the Sheriff’s Office Tilton had been missing since Saturday June 30, with extensive search efforts following on Sunday and Monday.
Tilton’s dog and car were also located in the Oma area on Monday morning.
Always be yourself, because those who matter don't mind and those who mind don't matter
Among common dog whistles allegedly used by Republicans are: “states’ rights,” apparently designed to oppose federal civil rights initiatives; “law and order,” a secret signal to crack down on low-income or minority neighborhoods; and “family values,” a phrase determined by the left to be an attack on gays and lesbians. I won’t, for instance, deny that the concept of states’ rights has been a rationale used in the past by people with ill intent, but the concept can be a legitimate one, too, for issues such as education. There are so many dog whistles that a whole book was written about the practice by University of California at Berkeley law professor Ian Haney López, apparently to help the left decipher secret messages without the decoder rings distributed to the right.
April 24 (Reuters) - U.S. Silica Holdings Inc:
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LAHORE (NNI): While responding to a question whether he would appear before anti-graft body, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insad chief Imran Khan has on Saturday ironically responded that he [read Imran Khan] is very dangerous and wicked.
On 2nd of February, National Accountability Bureau (NAB) chairman Justice (r) Javed Iqbal directed Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Director General (DG) of the bureau to lodge an inquiry into use of KP government’s helicopter by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan in personal capacity.
NAB spokesperson reported that NAB chief has instructed KP province DG to file a report after probing alleged use of two helicopters by PTI chief. Khan is alleged of graft for using government’s resources for personal visits.
NAB quoted a report today stating that Khan used MI-17 helicopter for around 22 hours and Ecureuil copter for some 52 hours.
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iBook charts for week ending April 22, 2018: (Rank, Book Title by Author Name, ISBN, Publisher :
iBooks US Bestseller List - Paid Books
1. A Higher Loyalty by James Comey - 9781250192462 - (Flatiron Books)
2. The Fallen by David Baldacci - 9781538761373 - (Grand Central Publishing)
3. The Silent Corner by Dean Koontz - 9780345546784 - (Random House Publishing Group)
4. Astrophysics for People in a Hurry by Neil de Grasse Tyson - 9780393609400 - (W. W. Norton & Company)
5. Come As You Are by Lauren Blakely - No ISBN Available - (Lauren Blakely Books)
6. After Anna by Lisa Scottoline - 9781250099679 - (St. Martin's Press)
7. Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell - 9781501154669 - (Atria Books)
8. I've Got My Eyes on You by Mary Higgins Clark - 9781501171697 - (Simon & Schuster)
9. Just One Look by Harlan Coben - 9781101146644 - (Penguin Publishing Group)
10. Here's to Us by Elin Hilderbrand - 9780316375153 - (Little, Brown and Company)
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PARIS (AP) — French baby-milk maker Lactalis has ordered a global recall of millions of products over fears of salmonella bacteria contamination.
The company, one of the largest dairy products group in the world, says it has been warned by health authorities in France that 26 infants have become sick since Dec. 1.
Spokesman company Michel Nalet told The Associated Press on Monday that the "precautionary" recall both in France and abroad affects "several million" products made since mid-February. The company said a possible source of the outbreak has been identified in a tower used to dry out the milk at a production site.
Lactalis employs 75,000 employees in 85 countries, with a turnover of 17 billion euros ($20 billion.)
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MADISON (WKOW) -- Madison police are investigating a bank robbery over the noon hour on Friday, Feb. 2, 2018.
A masked man entered Old National Bank, 302 N. Midvale Blvd., just before 12:30 p.m.
He was armed with a handgun and fled with cash from the till.
Check back for more details as they become available.
GE merges power units as executive who lost out on GE CEO job retires
SEATTLE General Electric Co said on Wednesday it will combine its power and energy distribution businesses to create its largest unit by revenue as the top executive at GE Power announced his retirement after failing to win the conglomerate's CEO job.
DEUTSCHLAND UNTER ALLEN: “Germany has come up short once more in meeting its military obligations to NATO. Leaked readiness data indicates that a key component of the NATO rapid reaction force, which Germany is to supply in 2019, is nowhere near ready to perform duties German said it could handle.”
Raise your hand if you’re surprised. Photos or facsimiles of Sarah’s surprised face are not acceptable.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Daily 3' game
DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Daily 3" game were:
3-0-3
(three, zero, three)
Saudi Arabia on Monday said it will allow movie theaters to operate in the country for the first time in more than three decades. The Board of the General Commission for Audiovisual Media passed a resolution to grant licenses to cinemas beginning in March. In the 1980s, Saudi Arabia shut down movie theaters amid a wave of ultraconservatism. “It’s spectacular news,” Saudi actor and producer Hisham Fageeh posted on Twitter. “We are in a state of shock.” The Saudi government said 300 cinemas will open across the country, which will contribute more than $24 billion to the economy and create more than 30,000 jobs by 2030. The move is the latest social reform by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who in September announced women will be allowed to drive beginning in June.
Mr Fips and Friends return to Skegness this week for some half term holiday fun.
On Thursday, February 16, Friday, February 17, and Saturday, February 18, join Mr Fips and the Wonder Circus at the Embassy Theatre.
Jan Brenner, aka Mr Fips, told The Standard it will be a ‘feel-good factor show’ designed to be ‘fun and light-hearted’.
The show is unique in that it has been designed exclusively for the Embassy Theatre, with new and old faces performing.
Children can also take part in free workshops 30 minutes prior to each show. Mr Fips said: “They will get a good idea of how difficult circus skills are.”
Shows are on Thursday, February 16, at 7pm, Friday, February 17, at 2pm and 7pm, and Saturday, February 18, at 2pm and 5pm.
Tickets are priced at £15 for adults, £10 for children and £40 for families.
To book, visit: www.embassytheatre.co.uk
MINNEAPOLIS — Federal jurors have sided with 3M Co. in a lawsuit brought by a South Carolina man who contended a surgical infection he suffered was caused by the Minnesota company’s patient-warming device.
The jury in Minneapolis decided Wednesday that 76-year-old Louis Gareis had not shown that 3M’s Bair Hugger device caused his problem during hip-replacement surgery in 2010.
Gareis’ attorneys said an appeal will be filed. 3M says the company “is grateful that the jury put science first.”
The Star Tribune reports the case was the first of thousands of individual lawsuits pending against Maplewood-based 3M to go to a jury.
The Bair Hugger is used in more than 80 per cent of U.S. hospitals during surgery to maintain the patient’s normal body temperature before, during and after a surgery.
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PARIS (AP) — A cold case in France is heating up, with three new arrests this week over the 1984 killing of a 4-year-old boy named Gregory.
The investigation has involved family rivalries, judicial bungling and 12,000 pieces of evidence – including about 2,000 anonymous letters – in the three decades since his corpse was pulled from a freezing river in eastern France.
The Burgundy gendarme service and Dijon appeals court said in a statement that three people were arrested Wednesday. Local newspaper L’Est Republicain reported that they were a great-uncle, great-aunt and aunt of Gregory’s and that they are suspected of complicity in the killing.
A relative was initially jailed but released – and then killed by Gregory’s father. Then Gregory’s mother was accused of killing her son, before being cleared.
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Authorities say a man has been fatally shot by Tennessee law enforcement officers who were trying to arrest him on charges including theft and endangerment.
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office says in a news release Tuesday that 32-year-old Brandon S. Lambert of Alcoa was shot about 9 p.m. Monday and taken to University of Tennessee Medical Center, where he died.
The release says Lambert resisted officers and rammed law enforcement vehicles with his own vehicle. It says two sheriff’s officers and one from the U.S. Marshals Service fired at Lambert. No officers were injured. There was no word on whether Lambert was armed.
The sheriff’s office officers are on administrative leave with pay while the case is investigated.
Lambert is white. The officers involved were not immediately identified.
SUNDAY'S WBBL GRAND FINAL AT A GLANCE
SYDNEY SIXERS VS PERTH SCORCHERS, Adelaide Oval
* Past titles: Sixers 1, Scorchers 0
* Overall head-to-head: Sixers 4, Scorchers 3
* This season head-to-head: Sixers 0, Scorchers 2
KEY PLAYERS:
- ASHLEIGH GARDNER (Sixers): Blasted 72 off just 45 balls in a semi-final win. Scored the fastest WBBL half-century (22 balls) en route to making the tournament's highest-ever score (114) last December
- KATHERINE BRUNT (Scorchers): Taken the most wickets this tournament - 23. An Englishwoman renowned for her aggressive fast bowling.
- SARAH ALEY (Sixers): Wily strike bowler with just one fewer wicket than Brunt this tournament. In a semi-final win, at one stage had figures of 4-1.
- ELYSE VILLANI (Scorchers): The tournament's leading scorer with 519 runs. Vastly experienced and adaptable opener and shrewd captain in the field.
Mike Tirico will take over as play-by-play announcer for Notre Dame football games on NBC this season, joining analyst Doug Flutie.
Tirico replaces Dan Hicks, who did Fighting Irish games for the past four seasons. Hicks will still be part of NBC Sports’ golf coverage and next year’s Winter Olympics. Last season, Tirico filled in for Hicks on three Notre Dame games. Tirico will also call NBC’s Thursday night NFL games this season.
Flutie, the 1984 Heisman Trophy winner for Boston College, is entering his third season doing Irish games. Kathryn Tappen will be the sideline reporter for a fourth season.
NBC also announced Monday that former Texas quarterback Chris Simms, the son of former quarterback and NFL analyst Phil Simms, is joining the Notre Dame broadcasts as a studio analyst.
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April 24 (Reuters) - SmartFinancial Inc:
* Q1 OPERATING EARNINGS PER SHARE $0.35
* SMARTFINANCIAL SAYS QTRLY NET INTEREST INCOME TOTALED $16.8 MILLION VERSUS $15.3 MILLION IN Q4 OF 2017 - SEC FILING Source text (bit.ly/2JkLj5N) Further company coverage:
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* BLOCK TRADE-BANKIA: BOOKRUNNER SAYS BOOKS WILL BE OPEN FOR 10 MINS; ORDERS BELOW EUR 4.06 RISK MISSING‍​ Further company coverage:
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“And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment. And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these.”
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HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey’s Democratic and Republican candidates for governor pitched the state’s business leaders on their plans for the next four years.
Democrat Phil Murphy on Tuesday sketched his vision to grow the state’s economy, including the creation of a public bank. But Republican Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno attacked the plan as too costly. The candidates addressed the New Jersey Business and Industry Association during a reception for gubernatorial candidates. The group is an influential advocacy organization that pushed for business-friendly tax cuts, most prominently the repeal of the estate tax. That tax is being phased out under a 2016 deal between Christie and the Democrat-led Legislature that also included a 23-cent gas tax hike. The group doesn’t make political endorsements, but spent more than $400,000 lobbying state government.
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The Corbin Tourism and Convention Commission got some good news during a special called meeting Tuesday afternoon.
Revenues for the current fiscal year, which ends June 30, are $85,026 higher than what they were at this point last year.
“Wow! That is really good,” noted Corbin Tourism Director Maggy Kriebel. “That is a lot of meals and hotel stays over last year.”
The Republic of Ireland's double goal hero Daryl Murphy says the 2-0 win over Moldova will send them to Cardiff believing they can beat Wales in Monday's final World Cup qualifier.
Over 250 iconic landmarks and sites around the world will be illuminated green over the coming days as part of Tourism Ireland’s 2018 Global Greening initiative to celebrate the island of Ireland and St Patrick.
Major business and economic events scheduled for Tuesday.
All times are Eastern.
WASHINGTON — Labor Department releases the Producer Price Index for November, 8:30 a.m.
WASHINGTON — Treasury releases federal budget for November, 2 p.m.
WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve policymakers begin a two-day meeting to set interest rates.
BOSTON (AP) — Law enforcement is stepping up patrols at Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority train stations after a pipe bomb went off in a crowded subway corridor in New York City.
Boston police say that while there doesn’t appear to be a specific threat to the area at this time, police are increasing their presence at major MBTA train stations.
MBTA Transit Police Superintendent Richard Sullivan says he contacted the Joint Terrorism Task Force and state and local law enforcement agencies in the wake of the Monday explosion.
Sullivan says additional EDU teams— bomb detecting dogs and their handlers —will be deployed through the system.
The crude pipe bomb strapped to a man went off in an underground passageway in the Times Square area during the morning rush hour.
Massachusetts State Police are monitoring the investigation.
A teenager who has been found guilty of attempted murder after planting a bomb on a busy Tube train last year, has been described as “devious”. Commander Dean Haydon also described Ahmed Hassan as “cunning”, and stressed it was only through “good fortune” that the bomb failed to detonate properly. .
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Todd Rundgren
White Knight
The ChivalRock Tour
Thursday, May 4
Doors 7PM / Show 8PM
The Pabst Theater
Todd Rundgren returns to The Pabst for a spectacular multi-media production, performing selections from his forthcoming album “White Knight” plus Todd “classics” spanning his 5-decade career.
The Belladonna appearance followed a recent run of US festival dates by the New York rockers, including Wisconsin's Rock Fest and Rock USA and Chicago Open Air.
Anthrax spent most of the summer playing shows on the European festival circuit in support of their latest album, "For All Kings." In February, the group released an expanded tour edition of the project, which featured the 2016 record alongside the track "Vice Of The People" - previously only available in Japan - as well as a bonus disc of demo versions of several of the album's songs. Check out video of the anthem performance here.
NEW YORK — The New York Jets have signed former Lions linebacker Brandon Copeland and re-signed defensive lineman Xavier Cooper.
Copeland missed last season after tearing a pectoral muscle during the preseason. He had 30 tackles and one forced fumble in 32 games the previous two seasons with the Lions. The 26-year-old Copeland will be a backup on defence and be a key part of the Jets' special teams unit.
He signed with Baltimore as an undrafted free agent out of Penn in 2013 and spent time later that season on Tennessee's practice squad. After signing with Orlando of the Arena Football League in 2015, Copeland impressed Detroit after participating in the NFL Veterans Combine.
Cooper was not tendered as a restricted free agent, but was brought back after he had 16 tackles and one sack in eight games. His play increased when Muhammad Wilkerson was benched at the end of the season.
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In his ongoing series Children of Grass, artist B. A. Van Sise photographs American poets who are influenced by Walt Whitman. Each photo is based on a poem—the one below of Nikki Giovanni is inspired by her poem “Allowables”—and a concept developed by Van Sise in collaboration with the poet. Van Sise, who also happens to be one of Whitman’s closest living descendants, hopes to photograph eighty poets, and since he began the project in Spring 2016, he has featured more than twenty-five, including Robert Hass, Rita Dove, Ada Limón, Robert Pinsky, and Cornelius Eady. The project can be viewed on Van Sise’s Instagram account, @b.a.vansise.
Insurer Sheds Wrongful Seizure Suit Over Congo Plane Crash
Law360, Los Angeles (October 6, 2017, 7:34 PM EDT) -- A company whose airplane crashed in the Democratic Republic of Congo in 2012 cannot pursue its lawsuit alleging aviation insurance provider Global Aerospace Inc. unlawfully kept possession of valuable salvaged parts and let them deteriorate, a Delaware judge ruled Thursday, because the action was filed too late.
Delaware Superior Court Judge William C. Carpenter Jr. granted Global Aerospace's motion to dismiss, finding that the suit brought by plane owner Lima Delta Co. was untimely because it did not file the action until after the applicable three-year...
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"There are signs the CHF is coming back in from the cold and a sense of normality is returning and we expect EUR/CHF to rekindle its correlation with risk," says Viraj Patel, Foreign Exchange Strategist at ING.
Key quotes:
"A return to more normal trading conditions, arguably for the first time since 2008, makes a case for EUR/CHF to move up to more normal levels - potentially even 1.30. Fading geopolitical risks means that the bearish CHF story could come back into the mix for markets this week."
"Unless we see a further escalation of the North Korea situation, EUR/CHF should take a pause for a breath and stabilise around current levels - although we do think it is too early for a rebound towards the previous high of 1.1538."
"Swiss PPI data (Tue) likely to have a fairly negligible impact on the franc. With EUR/USD likely to be hovering around 1.18 for now, we look for USD/CHF to remain range-bound around the 0.9600 level this week."
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) today (Mar 23) announced that the water supply will be shut-off in Wichit on Monday (Mar 26) while repairs are carried out to mains pipes.
Friday 23 March 2018, 03:35PM
The affected areas for the water shut-off will be from Soi Pracha Ruamjai to Panwa Cape in Wichit. Photo: The Phuket News/ file
Works will be carried out on 400 millimetre polyethylene (PE) pipes on a road No 4023 which is the road covering Muang Phuket to Panwa Cape from Soi Tab Thai to Soi Namjai.
The affected areas for the water shut-off will be from Soi Pracha Ruamjai to Panwa Cape in Wichit.
The water supply will be shut-off from 9am to 5pm.
“Please collect any water you require. It is expected that the water may have some discolouration after the repairs. We will complete the works as soon as possible. We apologise for an inconvenience,” the PWA statement said.
For more information, please call the Phuket PWA at 076-319173, 082-790-1634 or 1662.
ALGONA — When law enforcement officials get together, the stories do come out. And that was what happened when two former law enforcement officials and the current Kossuth County sheriff got together in Room 21 at Algona Manor.
For a 30-minute period, 101-year-old Ralph Lindhorst and his wife, Lavonne, were telling stories from the past with Don Tietz (1957) and Kossuth County Sheriff Steve Kollasch (current.)
On Friday, Lindhorst turned 102 years old.
For more on this story, please see the April 19th issue of the Kossuth County Advance.
Manchester United saw off Chelsea in the Premier League to keep their hopes of top four alive.
Marcus Rashford and Ander Herrera were the stars of the show, but Marcos Rojo and Jesse Lingard also shone at Old Trafford.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic was left on the bench but it was a tactical masterclass from Jose Mourinho who got the victory over his former club at the third time of asking.
Wayne Rooney was ruled out through injury, while Henrikh Mkhitaryan was an unused sub. Juan Mata remains on the sideline with injury.
United must now prepare for the Europa League quarter final second leg with Anderlecht on Thursday night after a 1-1 draw in Brussels last week.
In transfer news, Antoine Griezmann continues to be linked, while stories are also circulating about Toni Kroos, Neymar and Jan Oblak.
Stick with us all day for all the news and transfer rumours LIVE from Old Trafford.
Jeremy Hunt has denied reports that the new Department of Health building will include a £44,000 bathroom suite for his own use.
The private bathroom with a designer toilet, power shower and sensor-activated lights has been commissioned for the Health Secretary in the department's new offices in Victoria, south London, according to the Sun.
The Department of Health, currently based in Whitehall, was unable to give details about plans for a suite, and did not confirm how much it would cost, who it would be for or where it would be located.
Medical centre owner booked for fake certificate
LAHORE :The Punjab Healthcare Commission (PHC) has sealed a neuro medical centre after registration of an FIR against its owner for submitting fake documents with the PHC.
According to a press release, the owner, Shahid Hussain Sheikh, had submitted documents for the registration of the medical centre located at Shadman-II. The commission approached the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) for the verification of his registration with the council, the latter confirmed that Shahid Sheikh’s registration certificate was fake. On PHC’s complaint, the Shadman police registered an FIR under Sections 420/468/471. Later, the PHC sealed the medical centre and initiated further proceedings against its owner.
Kelly Garrison joined us from the Birmingham Zoo to introduce Mickey to a Box Turtle. Box turtles disperse and facilitate germination of certain plant seeds. When frightened, box turtles retract their head, tail, and limbs into their shell and clamp it shut. Birmingham Zoo Rocks is all day tomorrow! This is an all-new event on the Zoo's brand new Henley Park event lawn. Children who bring their own painted rock will receive FREE admission on October 7. There will be painted Zoo themed rocks hidden in Henley Park for kids to find. To learn more information about the animal or visit the zoo, go to www.birminghamzoo.com.
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LONDON, March 31 The London Metal Exchange (LME) has imposed a $1.4 million fine on the metals warehouse unit of commodity group Glencore over alleged falsified documents, it said in a statement.
The exchange, the world's oldest and largest market for industrial metals, said Glencore's Access World agreed to pay the fine "without admitting any of the alleged breaches". "The exchange reminds the market that it expects its listed warehouses ... to act with integrity at all times," the LME, owned by Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd., said in the statement. (Editing by David Evans)
Guelph police say a 52-year-old woman suffered “life-altering injuries” after she was found in a courtyard in The Junction neighbourhood on May 24.
Emergency crews were called to a complex on Waterloo Avenue near Hanlon Parkway at around 1 a.m. and found the woman outside with serious injuries.
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“Police are requesting assistance from anybody that may know a sequence of events that led to these injuries or may know anything about the surrounding circumstances,” said Const. Chris Probst.
“These injuries are serious and considered life-altering.”
Probst said he couldn’t provide any other information due to privacy concerns and because it’s an ongoing investigation.
Anyone with information can call the lead investigator at 519-824-1212 ext. 7131 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Selena Gomez and her ~legs~ stepped out in Hollywood on Friday night, and they all looked amazing! The slit on her silky dress went all the way up, and I'm so inspired that I'm cutting slits into everything I own — dresses, skirts, pants, etc.
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Selena recently completed a two-week program to treat anxiety and depression. A source said she wanted to “get away and focus on herself with no distractions,” adding that Selena “came back feeling very empowered” following the treatment. The treatment of the on-site program allegedly included therapy, healthy meals, Pilates, and mediation.
Citi Breakfast Show on Wednesday February 15, 2017 discussed President Nana Addo’s promise to start processes for the implementation of the FREE SHS policy in September.
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Ahmad Thomas scored 19 of his 24 points in the second half when UNC Asheville pulled away for a 75-61 victory over Presbyterian on Saturday and took sole possession of first place in the Big South.
Thomas grabbed a career-high 14 rebounds, just missing a triple-double with nine assists. Raekwon Miller added 14 points and Jonathan Baehre 11 with five blocks for the Bulldogs (16-9, 9-3), who are alone atop the conference with Radford (8-4) losing to Winthrop (8-4) earlier Saturday.
The Bulldogs have won five straight and eight of their last nine in improving to 11-0 at home, 20-0 dating to last season.
Asheville took the lead for good at 11:20 of the first half, which ended 37-31. The Bulldogs led 65-57 with six minutes left before finishing on a 12-4 run.
The Blue Hose (10-15, 3-9) were led by Reggie Dillard’s 14 points.
MEXICO CITY Mexico said on Wednesday it was "seriously worried" by Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's decision to create an assembly to rewrite the constitution, saying the measure deepened a political crisis in the South American nation.
Any attempt to alter a country's constitution that was not done via free and fair elections would constitute an attack on democracy, Mexico's foreign ministry said in a statement.
Mexico has become increasingly outspoken in its criticism of Maduro's government, which it sees as having undermined democracy in the Americas with a series of measures to weaken opposition leaders.
(Reporting by Veronica Gomez)
It is going to be a cold night in South Mississippi. In fact, the next three nights are going to be cold with temperatures in the 30s for overnight lows. Afternoon high temperatures will be pleasant but cool, especially in the shade, climbing into the mid 60s which is slightly below average for this time of year. Wear your layers through mid-week.
Montreal police are looking for Shawn Larocque-Odorcic, who was last seen at midnight at his Verdun home, near the intersection of Osborne St. and LaSalle Blvd.
The 26-year-old’s family is concerned for his safety, police said.
He is described at being 5-foot-7, blond hair and blue eyes. He has a scar on the upper portion or his right arm.
He was last seen wearing jeans, a dark blue sport jacket, an Adidas top and running shoes.
Anyone with information is asked to call Info-Crime at 514-393-1133.
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DINOSAUR ZOO LIVE guides your family on a breathtaking tour that begins in pre-historic Australia. You’ll observe, meet and interact with an eye-popping collection of amazingly life-like dinosaurs and other creatures presented in a theatrical performance that will thrill and entertain kids while stimulating their imaginations in ways that will forever connect them to their world. Brought to life by a team of skilled performers and puppeteers, and designed with the help of professional paleontologists, DINOSAUR ZOO LIVE’s puppets are so extraordinarily realistic you may feel the urge to run and hide – but don’t! Because you won’t want to miss a minute of this fun, unique, entertaining and educational live show created by Erth Visual & Physical of Sydney, Australia. While it may indeed have been 65 million years in the making, we think you’ll agree, it’s well worth the wait.
Have already secured the signings of Coric and Marcano, Roma continue to be very active both on the incoming and outgoing transfer market.
In the last hours, the Giallorossi club have received an inquiry from Liverpool regarding Alisson, a signing that the Reds are keen on completing ahead of next season.
Tomorrow voters will head to the polls in the controversial Alabama Senate race. Our panel weighs in on the key indicators.
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Related Stories Parliament has passed the Customs Amendment bill, despite protests from the minority arguing that the bill breaches the constitution.
The law seeks to scrap duties on both old and new spare parts brought into the country.
During the consideration of the bill Tuesday June 13, 2017, Minority Leader Haruna Iddrisu argued that the bill flouts the constitution and disrespects ECOWAS leaders.
But the Majority Leader Osei Kyei Mensah Bonsu, however, disagreed arguing that the bill was properly put before the House.
The bill was consequently passed on Wednesday June 14, 2017 to scrap the duties on spare parts exempting duties on vehicle tyres.
Ghana’s Finance Minister, Ken Ofori Atta, during his presentation of the 2017 national budget statement and economic policy in Parliament, announced among others some twelve tax scrapping and in some cases a reduction.
The Finance Minister announced that the import levy on spare parts will be abolished
We’re learning more about a deadly trooper-involved shooting that we first told you about as breaking news at six. It happened shortly before six in Daviess County off Hillbridge Road.
Sheriff’s Deputies got a call about a truck doing donuts in someone’s field off Hillbridge. Deputies found the truck parked in a driveway of a home.
When they asked the homeowner whose truck it was the woman resident said there was a man she didn’t know inside the house. Kentucky State Police say the suspect ran out the back door, jumped into the truck, and sped away through the field.
Moments later, he wrecked the truck and ran off. Eventually, a KSP trooper caught up with the suspect who they say was coming at the trooper with a gun.
The trooper fired his weapon and hit the suspect. That suspect later died at the hospital.
The vehicle had been reported stolen from Lexington, Kentucky.
Stay with 44 News on air and online for more details as we get them.
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May 3-7, 2017
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By Tom Stoppard
DIRECTED by Michelle Lopez-Rios
The UWM’s Peck School of the Arts Department of Theatre presents Arcadia, Tom Stoppard’s celebrated masterpiece tells the tale of two stories, over a century apart, intertwining. A play with a racing heart, Arcadia explores what it is that makes us human and our determination to keep dancing even as the darkness gathers and the universe grows cold.
Tickets: General – $20; UWM Faculty/Staff & Seniors– $15; Students and under 18 – $10; Theatre Majors – Free.
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AGE RECOMMENDATION: 12+
APPROXIMATE RUNNING TIME: 2 hrs and 45 minutes, with 15-min. intermission
Price: Tickets: General – $20; UWM Faculty/Staff & Seniors– $15; Students and under 18 – $10; Theatre Majors – Free.
Ireland's industrial production increased in December, after declining sharply in the previous month, preliminary figures from the Central Statistics Office showed Friday.
Industrial production advanced a seasonally-adjusted 3.1 percent month-over-month in December, reversing a 9.7 percent fall in November.
On a yearly basis, industrial production rebounded 3.4 percent in December, following a 11.8 percent plunge in the previous month.
At the same time, industrial turnover surged 15.5 percent annually in December, while it declined 6.8 percent from a month earlier.
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The Fed: Upbeat ‘Beige Book’ prognosis of economy keeps Fed on track for June rate hike
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(WCBS) — Some leaders in Brooklyn’s Jewish community say bias attacks are happening more frequently.
The most recent incident left a man badly bruised. It was captured on camera and now police are searching for the attacker.
Police are keeping watch at the scene of the latest attack on Rutland Road near Schenectady Avenue.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP)  A California man suspected of stealing a football autographed by former San Francisco 49er Jerry Rice has turned himself in and returned the football.
The San Francisco Chronicle reported (http://bit.ly/2ptnLT6 ) Sunday that 45-year-old Patrick Van Lam went to a San Jose police station Saturday after seeing viral photos of himself on social media taking the ball at a charity auction.
The ball went missing after it was purchased for $3,500 at the April 9 fundraiser to benefit Chinese orphans with special needs.
The newspaper reported that Van Lam was arrested on suspicion of burglary and grand theft.
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THE SIOUX CITY POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS ARE INVESTIGATING A FIRE EARLY SUNDAY MORNING THAT SEVERELY DAMAGED A RED TAGGED HOME ON THE CITY’S WESTSIDE.
LT. RYAN COLLINS OF SIOUX CITY FIRE RESCUE SAYS THE HOUSE AT 1310 WEST 15TH STREET HAD FLAMES VISIBLE WHEN FIREFIGHTERS ARRIVED:
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SPANISH FORK, Utah — A Provo man is facing three first-degree felony counts of aggravated sexual abuse of a child.
34-year-old Kenneth Howard Fay is accused of engaging in multiple sexual acts with an underage girl between June 1, 2013 and October 31, 2014.
According to charging documents, the girl was under 14 during that time and later told her mother about the abuse, and the mother began working with police.
The mother confronted Fay on the phone in a conversation police recorded.
In that conversation, Fay is said to have confessed but said he did not want to “incriminate himself.”
If convicted, prison time is mandatory, and the presumptive sentence for each count is 15 years to life. The judge can order those sentences to be served consecutively or concurrently.
Baku. 19 July. REPORT.AZ/ Price of the Azerbaijani Azeri LT CIF crude, put for sale on world markets, went down by 0,15 USD or 0,30%.
Report informs, price of oil brand Azeri LT CIF now makes $ 49,32 per barrel.
Notably, minimum price of Azeri LT CIF was recorded in December 2001 (19.15 USD) and the maximum value of the brand was registered in July 2008 (149.66 USD).
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Attempt saved. Marcelo Silva (Real Salt Lake) header from the center of the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
NEW YORK (AP) — Brazilian construction conglomerate Odebrecht has been ordered to pay $2.6 billion in fines to settle charges it bribed officials in a dozen countries.
The payout ordered by Judge Raymond Dearie in New York City came after a plea agreement was reached in December.
In a Brooklyn federal court proceeding Monday lasting only a few minutes, Dearie imposed the terms of the December deal between the company and prosecutors.
As a result, Odebrecht will pay nearly $2.4 billion to Brazil, $116 million to Switzerland and $93 million to the United States. The company will also retain an independent compliance monitor.
In December, Odebrecht apologized for its involvement in corruption scandals that led to the arrest of its former chief executives and several of its officials.
The proposal threatens to cut off the federal government's access to essential data and subject science to political manipulation, the research groups say. That is because many health studies involve large amounts of patient data that can be accessed only under condition of confidentiality. Banning such studies would prevent the EPA from considering a wide range of health impacts when looking at rules to limit pollution.
Honda Racing will now continue its preparation for the Southern 100 and Ulster Grand Prix with the CBR1000RR Fireblade SP2. We're disappointed not to be taking part in today's Senior TT, a decision that is ultimately due to a lack of track time for Guy on the Fireblade.
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(BBC) A 23-year-old Mexican man who was brought to the US illegally at the age of seven has been arrested and detained, despite having...
SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — The Swedish low-cost clothing retailer H&M is opening its first location in Vermont this fall.
The Burlington Free Press reports H&M will open a 20,000-square-foot store in the University Mall in South Burlington. The company says it will hire 20 new employees.
Mall general manager Heather Tremblay says she’s received positive feedback from customers about H&M.
H&M opened its first U.S. store in 2000. The company now has 522 locations in the U.S.
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India pacer Mohammed Shami is blaming "a third party" for the allegations of domestic violence and extra-marital affairs hurled against him by his wife Hasin Jahan. He has denied the charges. Shami said this was not a work of Hasin and someone was involved, maybe due to greed of money. Jahan had posted screenshots of Shami's alleged WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger conversations with multiple women on her Facebook account. She also uploaded photos and phone numbers of the women. Jahan alleged that Shami, 27, and his family had tried to kill her.
"I still say that this is not the deed of Hasin. This is certainly a plan of a third party, maybe the happiness of my family is intolerable, maybe because of the greed of money," Shami was quoted as saying by News18 India.
Hasin has also levelled allegations of match fixing against the bowler.
Shami said: "As regards match fixing, the perpetrators evade, there was no fault in my mind, nor is and neither will it be.
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AAA Michigan says gas prices statewide have risen by about 7 cents per gallon in the past week.
The Dearborn-based auto club says early Monday the average price for self-serve regular unleaded gasoline was about $2.51 per gallon. Prices are about 24 cents more than at the same point last year.
Michigan's lowest average price was about $2.45 per gallon in the Traverse City area. The highest was about $2.62 per gallon in the Marquette area. It was the second consecutive week that the Marquette area had the highest average.
The Detroit-area's average rose about 1 cent to $2.50 per gallon.
AAA Michigan surveys daily fuel prices at 2,800 gas stations across the state.
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Prosecutors have asked a judge to let jurors consider a lesser charge in the murder trial of a man accused of killing a 2-year-old girl who became known as Baby Doe after her body washed up on a Boston Harbor beach.
Latest developments regarding the proposal for the creation of a crocodile park in Achna caused turmoil in the local community.
More specifically, the Achna local committee did not hesitate to withdraw support for the creation of a crocodile park in the area, according to Philenews latest reports.
On their part, Achna committee members unanimously decided on Tuesday, 29th of May 2018, to reject a proposal regarding a crocodile themed park to be created in Achna, taking into account the concerns of local people and the general public.
The Achna local council is expected to inform the Israeli company TSA Crocopark about their decision. It is worth mentioning that after the rejection of the proposal follows the cancellation of a pre-contract regarding the purchase of land within the UN buffer zone in Achna, where the park was supposed to be constructed.
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Dar es Salaam. Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa has assured members of the business community that the government will revisit all business challenges that were outlined during Monday’s National Business Council (NBC) meeting held at State House.
Speaking during the NBC meeting on Monday, March 19, Mr Majaliwa said the ministers and the permanent secretaries have taken aboard all challenges outlined by business community and that they were going to collectively discuss at the government level and formulate ways of addressing them.
“Some may be solved outright here and some may be addressed through the 2018/19 financial year. But, most of them require collective resolutions,” he said.
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A student at Mark Morris High School in Longview was arrested on Monday night for posting a ‘joke’ threat on Snapchat.
Longview Police say the photo the 14-year-old student posted “depicted a juvenile male holding what appeared to be a sub-compact rifle with the caption, “Don’t go to school tomorrow (markmorris)”. The photo appeared to have been taken by a second person who was also holding a pistol.”
Officers identified both students, who claimed it was a joke. The Snapchat was sent to 31 people. The boy who sent the snap was arrested and charged with threats to bomb or injured public school.
The guns in the picture were realistic looking BB guns.
Mark Morris High School classes on Tuesday will be held as normal.
FCA CEO Sergio Marchionne, right, tried in vain to woo GM CEO Marry Barra into a combination or outright purchase of the smaller FCA in 2015. The two were pictured at the White House on Jan. 24 after meeting with President Donald Trump.
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The best gifts this holiday season may just be found on your TV!
While many shoppers feel the need to hit the malls and face parking lot nightmares, others have found home shopping channels that offer great values, convenience and star-studded gifts for any occasion.
Celebrities like Lisa Rinna, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Lori Greiner regularly bring their products to QVC. And whether it's fashion, home goods or clever and unique creations, chances are there is something for everyone on your list.
The same goes for HSN and EVINE who work with celebrities like Giuliana Rancic, Heather and Terry Dubrow and Wendy Williams all year long.
With close to two weeks to go until Christmas, we decided to take a look at some of the famous faces selling on the small screen. We have no doubt that you will be able to cross a name off your list with the items below.
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The Rams have picked up Gurley's fifth-year contract option, the USA Today reports.
The running back is thus under contract with the team through the 2019 season. Keeping Gurley around was a no-brainer for the Rams, following a stellar 2017 campaign in which the 23-year-old carried 279 times for 1,305 yards and 13 TDs, while adding 64 catches for 788 yards and six receiving scores in 15 games. The 2015 first-rounder heads into the coming season as the Rams' undisputed top running back and one of the elite fantasy options at his position. Currently, Gurley's top backups are Malcolm Brown and Justin Davis, neither of whom are a threat to greatly cut into his workload, in the absence of an injury.
The final moments of an 11-year-old autistic boy, who ran away from his carer and was struck by a train in Sydney, is the subject of multiple investigations.
NSW Police mounted a large search involving the dog unit and Polair after he ran away at Oatley shops after 7pm on Sunday.
The boy, who was non-verbal, had been staying at a respite centre.
He was found dead at Oatley train station about two hours after disappearing.
Civic Disability Services Limited confirmed the boy was in its care at a short-term accommodation facility when the incident happened.
They have launched an investigation and are co-operating with the police detectives who are piecing together how the tragedy unfolded.
Online the Oatley community reacted with grief and shock.
"As a father of a child with Autism, this sent shivers down my spine," one man said.
"It's the worst fear we continue to live with."
Eagles Confirm Carson Wentz Will Miss Rest of the Season
Wentz, a favorite in the NFL MVP race, had an MRI on Monday that confirmed the severity of the injury.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Eagles coach Doug Pederson has confirmed that star quarterback Carson Wentz has a torn left ACL and will miss rest of the season and playoffs.
Wentz, a favorite in the NFL MVP race, had an MRI on Monday that confirmed the severity of the injury. Wentz was hurt late in the third quarter at Los Angeles. Backup Nick Foles rallied the Eagles (11-2) to a win that secured the NFC East title and put them in first place in the conference with three games remaining.
The Eagles have overcome several key injuries and now have to move forward without their most indispensable player. Nine-time Pro Bowl left tackle Jason Peters, return specialist/running back Darren Sproles, star linebacker Jordan Hicks and special-teams captain Chris Maragos already went down for the season.
Wondering why your social media isn’t yielding the results you’ve heard about? You aren’t alone. I would venture to say that 80 percent of real estate agents are asking themselves that very question. Facebook, Twitter and Instagram are channels that have already been proven to work, but they only work when used properly. If you’re not producing the results you desire, it is most likely that you are doing some of the following: 1. You aren’t posting enough If I checked your Facebook page, would I find that the last time you posted was over a year ago? Consider this: If you went to a concert to see your favorite band, and the band never took the stage, you would probably be left unsatisfied. Those who chose to follow your page did so because they expected to see content, and it's your responsibility to provide it. 2. You are promoting -- not communicating The goal of social media is to start conversations and create relationships. If you are posting nothing but lis...
Helen May Bailey, 74, of St. Leonard, MD, formerly of Chesapeake Beach, MD, passed away on August 5, 2017 at Calvert Memorial Hospital.
Born April 2, 1943 in Hartford, CT, she was the daughter of the late Charles Joshua Merritt and Thelma Bell (Vincent) Ouellette.
Helen is survived by her daughter, Sherie Bailey and her fiancé, William K. Edwards III of St. Leonard, MD; four grandchildren, Holly Bailey, John Bailey, Amber Bailey and Adrianne Edwards; and brothers, James Merritt and Harry Merritt of New Britain, CT. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin Kyle Bailey; her children, Edwin Kyle Bailey, Jr. and Frank Lee Bailey; and siblings, Joyce Bailey, Ronnie Merritt and Margie Alvear.
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How Storms Could Affect Your Next Beach Trip
Abbi talks to the Surf Doc about how storms and run off could possibly increase bacteria in the water, and affect your next beach trip.
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HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A federal appeals court has been asked to allow a class-action lawsuit against the Veterans Affairs Department by veterans who say they became ill from radiation exposure after responding to a 1966 accident involving U.S. hydrogen bombs in Spain.
Yale Law School students in Connecticut filed the request Monday with the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims on behalf of veterans who sought disability benefits from the VA but were denied.
The students represent Air Force veteran Victor Skaar, of Nixa, Missouri, and want to expand the lawsuit to include other veterans.
VA officials did not immediately return messages Monday.
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Radioactive plutonium was released near Palomares, Spain, in January 1966, after a U.S. B-52 bomber and refueling plane crashed. Four hydrogen bombs crashed, but there were no nuclear explosions.
Josh Norris is one the draft prospects that experts can't really agree on. He has been ranked anywhere from the first round to the third round and the biggest thing that separates the good from the bad is how you feel about his offensive skill.
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Have you ever heard of James Herman Banning? The Oklahoma native was the first African-American to fly across the continental United States.
He did it in a plane he built himself, according to Alicia Latimer, African-American Resource Center Coordinator for Tulsa City-County Library System.
Banning, born in 1899 in Oklahoma, learned to fly in Iowa after his family moved there. He was the first black aviator to obtain a license from the U.S. Department of Commerce, EarlyAviators.com states.
The "Fly With Banning" exhibit on display now at Rudisill Regional Library tells some of the Greatest Stories Never Told, Latimer said. Banning died at an air show with another pilot at the controls.
The Banning exhibit will be in the lobby through March 10, 2017. It's free and open to the public at 1520 North Hartford Avenue.
A Perfect Circle will perform at Red Rocks in October.
Rock supergroup A Perfect Circle just released its first album in fourteen years, Eat the Elephant, and today announced a performance at Red Rocks.
The current lineup includes Maynard James Keenan (Tool, Puscifer), Billy Howerdel (Ashes Divide), James Iha (Tinted Windows, Smashing Pumpkins), Jeff Friedl (Puscifer, The Beta Machine) and Matt McJunkins (Eagles of Death Metal, The Beta Machine). Greg Edwards (Failure, Autolux) will stand in for Iha at Red Rocks.
Watch the extraordinarily creepy video for the song "TalkTalk," from the new album.
A 25-year-old man was fatally shot early Monday in suburban Evanston, according to police.
About 2:45 a.m., a 25-year-old man was having an altercation with another man near the intersection of Howard Avenue and Chicago Avenue. At some point, the man shot the 25-year-old man in the head, Evanston police said.
He was taken to Presence Saint Francis Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The shooter was last seen heading north.
The shooting remains under investigation.
Check back for updates.
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ORLANDO, Fla. - As legally required, SeaWorld notified the federal government how its infamous killer whale Tilikum died: of bacterial pneumonia.
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There's something relaxing about a neat and organized work space . Less clutter can mean less distraction when you're trying to get things done.
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Railway transport business is signaling rising appetite from Zambian Mining and Manufacturing Sector. This was revealed in a statement by Zambia a Railways Managing Director Mr. Christopher Musonda at the recently ended Copperbelt Agriculture Mining Industrial Expo – CAMINEX held in Kitwe when Zambia Railways was awarded best exhibitor. He said the connection of Chambeshi Smelter to the main rail network has had positive impact that saw Zambia Railways ferry 4,000 tons of blister copper right through to Durban this year. The company has just received an order for 10,000 tons of coal from Batoka to Ndola. More firms such as Dangote Cement in Ndola, despite having the biggest fleet of trucks, have come on board to have their cement transported by rail he said.
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Baskets Career College. For all your knife needs. Watch this SELECTED SCENE from the third season of Baskets.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States is declaring the Zhao Wei network that operates a casino in Laos to be a transnational criminal organization.
The Treasury Department imposed sanctions Tuesday on four individuals and three companies across Laos, Thailand and Hong Kong, freezing any U.S. assets and prohibiting Americans from dealing with them.
Treasury officials say the Kings Romans Casino is a hub for trafficking in drugs, people and wildlife. The department says the network stores and distributes heroin and methamphetamine, and smuggles endangered animals, including Asiatic black bears, pangolins, tigers, rhinos and elephants. The casino is reportedly a draw for gamblers from nearby China and sells food and other products derived from exotic animals.
The sanctioned individuals include Chinese national Zhao Wei, co-owner of the three companies linked to the casino.
A fire tears through a building in downtown Grand Forks in April of 1997 while flood waters cover most of the city.
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A woman with cerebral palsy has called for the government to consider the need of disabled people before bringing in a ban on plastic straws.
Ellie Simpson, from Chesterfield, who set up her own charity, said politicians had not given proper consideration to people with disabilities who rely on plastic over other alternatives.
The government has started a consultation ahead of a proposed ban on plastic straws.
2018 Women's NCAA Tournament: Coaching buddies face off as Virginia takes on Cal in first round
After as much as 40" of snow fell on the state Monday, southern and central Maine could see another foot or more Wednesday into Thursday. Winter storm watches are already posted for all but northern Maine by the National Weather Service.
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What started as one-night stints at a couple of restaurants around the city, the cult pizza shop moved on to treating Angelenos to some New York pizza at their long-term residency at The Platform in Culver City. What was originally supposed to be a December/January pop-up bled into February.
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CORTLAND, Ohio — Ohio officials have granted a woman’s request to have President Donald Trump’s mysterious tweeted typo, “covfefe,” on her license plate.
Brittany Scott tells The Columbus Dispatch in May she saw a Twitter post by Trump that read: “Despite the constant negative press covfefe.”
The 29-year-old Cortland woman says she wrote in her application that her request stemmed from a tweet from the 45th president of the United States, and the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles approved it.
Scott says she hasn’t received any complaints online or from fellow motorists.
A bureau committee examines hundreds of applications each day for vanity plates, denying profane, obscene or sexually explicit ones. It also rejects those it determines could provoke violence or advocate lawlessness.
Cortland is about 64 miles (103 kilometres) southeast of Cleveland.
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Public health officials reiterated concerns about the number of bodies littering Mosul, particularly in the Tigris River where they may be contaminating the water.
The world’s soccer authority, FIFA, has lifted a ban on hosting international competitions in Iraq. The ban has been in place since the 2003 U.S.-led invasion, but the organization now believes there is enough stability in Iraq to allow games at stadiums in Basra, Erbil, and Karbala. Iraq has been playing “home” games in Iran, Jordan, and Qatar. Iraq is holding a friendly game between Qatar and Syria in the southern port city of Basra on March 21.
At least 12 people were killed, and two more were wounded in recent violence:
A militant attack in near Riyadh left five dead civilians.
In Baghdad, a bomb wounded two people near a Jisr Diyala coffee shop.
Seven militants were killed while trying to invade Baaj.
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MALIBU >> A half-dozen people were injured Wednesday, May 30, in a four-vehicle collision that closed both directions of Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu, authorities said.
The multi-vehicle crash was reported about 2:40 p.m. at PCH and Kanan Dume Road, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
Two of the patients were airlifted and two were taken by ambulance to a trauma center, while the other two were transported in ambulances to the nearest hospital, a fire department inspector said.
The crash and response closed PCH in both directions, according to the California Highway Patrol.
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"Okay, class, let's get this straight, once and for all. We have been told, mostly by a gaggle of Marxoid Democratic circus clowns, shocked, hysterical, and desperate to generate some excuse for their massive humiliation in the recent election, that their candidate, the 'smartest woman in the world,' lost only because, somehow, the evil Russians cybernetically manipulated the electoral system, delivering the victory to the unthinkable, the unspeakable, the deplorable Donald J. Trump. Yeah, right. It's important for everyone who knows that this is nonsense to speak up, before it congeals into another myth — like Albert Gore winning the popular vote in 2000 (until corruption in California and elsewhere is factored in). Russia did not 'hack' the recent election, altering the outcome." (01/01/17)
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Travis Carter gets some cannabis buds out to measure for a customer while Mark Woodward checks an ID on the opening day for Ketchikan's Stoney Moose. Ketchikan's first marijuana retail store opened its doors to customers at about 4:30 p.m. Monday, which was a few days later than originally planned.
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The Ohio Plein Air Society returns to BAYarts in Bay Village for a weekend of painting “en plein air” or outdoors. Member artists will spent the weekend painting scenes of the surrounding area which will go on view and be available for sale on Sunday.
Sunday’s reception opens at 10:30am-12:30pm with a “quickpaint” contest where artists must finish a painting in two hours. Prizes for the work completed over the weekend will be awarded in a ceremony from 1-2pm.
The paintings will be on view through Sun 10/23.
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You're invited to check out a new art space in downtown Rochester.
After shutting down for nearly two years, the SEMVA Art Gallery is opening in a new location. On Friday, the gallery hosts its grand opening celebration from 7 p.m. until 10 p.m. at its new spot at 320 South Broadway.
Visitors will meet the co-op's members and be able to shop the new selection.
SEMVA gives more than 60 local artists a chance to show off and sell their work.
Scientists have come up with a solution to remove the increasing amount of "junk" in space. Airbus has been testing a new harpoon device today, which could help to reduce the amount of debris orbiting above the earth. According to scientists, if the junk is not removed, it could impact on our daily lives, interfering with phone signals and even Google Maps.
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) – Security video shows a Florida sheriff’s deputy go toward the high school building while a gunman massacred 17 students and staff members, but he stayed outside with his handgun drawn.
The Broward County Sheriff’s Office released the video Thursday showing Deputy Scot Peterson’s actions during the Feb. 14 shooting. It shows him and a staff member rushing toward the building in a cart. He pulls his weapon and takes up a position outside the building. During much of the shooting, the camera’s view of Peterson is blocked by a light pole but parts of him occasionally appear.
Sheriff Scott Israel blasted Peterson eight days after the shooting, saying Peterson should have “went in, addressed the killer, killed the killer.”
The 54-year-old deputy retired rather than accept a suspension. He is still being investigated by internal affairs.
A local boy scout group is involved in a police investigation.
Over $11,000 from Cub Scout Pack 41, out of west Toledo, was stolen.
Leaders of the pack said the suspect, who had access to the pack's accounts, was using the funds for various different things for months. The money came from popcorn sales and other fundraisers.
Pack officials added that $1,000 that was supposed to be used to purchase Toledo Walleye tickets was never deposited.
No charges have been filed, but Toledo Police are looking into these claims.
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A LOW-CAL CALZONE Panzerotti Is The Calzone Of Ben Wyatt's Dreams
Hailing from the heel of Italy's boot, panzerotti have a light and airy dough that makes it a little less of a commitment than an entire calzone.
Hope Academy has launched a new training programme and it’s aimed at training Caymanians young and old to learn the trade of automotive mechanics. Dean of Students and Operation Manager at Hope Academy Micheal Myles says it’s known some of Cayman’s young persons won’t be pursuing tertiary level education, but this programme will be available to them to help get them trained up so they can make an honest living. The programme will be available to the public and will run after school hours. Mr. Myles said “From 3 o’clock possibly until 8 o’clock at night, Hope Academy will be our base. It will be open to the community, but we will definitely be taking our students first and a major part of that is to make sure the adult learning continues.”
Mr Myles says currently some 25 to 30 students, boys and girls are currently enrolled in the programme.
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Army Chief visits PMA Kakul
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff, General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Friday visited Pakistan Military Academy Kakul.
Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said the Army Chief was briefed on various functional aspects of Academy for grooming and professional upbringing of the cadets.
Talking to the faculty, COAS appreciated exceptionally high standards of the premier Army institution and its efforts towards grooming of the young cadets to take on challenges of future battlefield, lead men from front and be good citizens of Pakistan with the drive, acumen and outlook to contribute to both their institution and the country.
Earlier, on arrival General Bajwa was received by Commandant PMA Maj Gen Abdullah Dogar.
BERLIN, March 20 (Reuters) - Ryanair plans to buy a stake in new Austrian leisure carrier Laudamotion, helping Niki Lauda to get the airline up and running and giving Ryanair a bigger foothold in Germany and Austria.
Ryanair has agreed to buy an initial 24.9 percent stake in Laudamotion, formed out of the insolvent Niki carrier that was part of Air Berlin, and plans for that to rise to 75 percent "as soon as possible", subject to EU approval.
The Irish low cost carrier will invest under 50 million euros ($61.7 million) in the purchase, though will also provide an additional 50 million euros in funding for start-up and operating costs in the first year. ($1 = 0.8102 euros) (Reporting by Victoria Bryan Editing by Keith Weir)
Stoke manager Paul Lambert is not happy after his side lost from a winning position at Bournemouth - the Potters' first defeat since Lambert took charge.
MATCH REPORT: Bournemouth 2-1 Stoke City
Watch highlights on Match of the Day, Saturday 3rd February at 22:30 GMT on BBC One and the BBC Sport website & app.
Who would want to torch a Canadian Red Cross vehicle?
Barrie police are grappling with that mystery after an SUV belonging to the Red Cross was destroyed by fire Dec. 10.
The fire was set at about 7 p.m. in the Red Cross parking lot at 75 Cedar Pointe Dr., police say.
The SUV and a second vehicle both had broken windows. Police believe they were shattered with a rock before the fire, which appears to have started in the interior of the vehicle.
The mayor who tattooed his zipcode
Mayor John Fetterman's tattoo shows his commitment to a town that is bouncing back. Now he is running for higher office.
SARAJEVO, April 5 The Croatian Power Exchange (CROPEX) said on Wednesday it would start intraday electricity trading on April 26, giving the European Union's newest member access to broader power markets.
The initiative will enable CROPEX and Croatia's grid operator HOPS to take part in the EU intraday power market that works to balance price swings caused by intermittent solar and wind energy more efficiently than day-ahead markets.
CROPEX said the intraday market "provides the possibility of market integration of the renewable energy sources from both bilateral and CROPEX spot market."
The official admission process for CROPEX intraday members started on Jan. 1, the bourse said in a statement.
CROPEX teamed up with European energy exchange Nord Pool in 2015 to set up the day-ahead market, which started in February 2016. (Reporting by Maja Zuvela; Editing by Edmund Blair)
Helm recorded two assists Saturday in a 3-2 loss to the Panthers.
Helm has caught lightning in a bottle in the last two days. He has five points, including four assists, between Friday and Saturday's games. But Helm's 18 points in 44 games this season don't give him much fantasy value.
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SIX months on from the devastating March flood, there has been a deafening silence from community leaders about moves to flood-proof Lismore.
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Simon Grayson is speaking to the media this afternoon ahead of the midweek trip to Sheffield Wednesday, fresh from the superb 3-1 win over Norwich City.
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A live hand grenade was detonated in south Kauai by an Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team, Kaui Police said today.
The live M22 grenade was discovered by a man and brought to the Kalaheo fire station Saturday.
Police said the grenade was safely detonated with no injuries on Monday afternoon at a remote location in Kalaheo.
A man who was a resident discovered the grenade in his belongings and walked it into the fire station.
“He was an elderly man,” police spokeswoman Sarah Blane said. “He had it in his possessions, but couldn’t recall how he came upon it.”
Police said the grenade was an M22.
According to the website UXOINFO.com, M22 grenades are used for signaling and laying smoke that’s green, red, violet or yellow.
Kauai police remind the public that if an object such as a grenade is found, do not disturb it and call police immediately.
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The number of job openings in the U.S. slip in October from record high, but companies are still eager to hire to keep up with rising sales.
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× Michigan satisfied with part-time Legislature petition form
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan’s elections bureau is satisfied with the form of a ballot petition to make the Legislature part-time.
Republican Lt. Gov. Brian Calley, a likely gubernatorial candidate who is spearheading the drive, said Thursday the secretary of state is recommending that the Board of State Canvassers approve the petition form. A state spokesman confirms that election officials think it meets technical requirements in state law.
A board meeting scheduled for last week had been delayed due to questions over whether the petition fully lists all sections of the constitution that would be abrogated. The board likely will meet next week.
Calley says “thousands” of voter signatures are being collected every day “despite opposition from people within the entrenched system.”
About 315,000 valid signatures are needed to make the November 2018 ballot.
Solomon’s Knot will make their Nottingham debut on Saturday, December 16, with a performance of JS Bach’s Mass In B Minor.
The venue for the concert is St Mary’s Church in the city centre and the performance starts at 7pm.
The directness of Solomon’s Knot’s performances, which has taken them from Leipzig to the Lake District, comes from their unconducted ‘chamber’ formation, as well as the fact that all ten singers perform both choruses and solos from memory.
Tickets are £20, £17 and £10. Call the box office on 0115 846 7777.
A 20-plus year veteran of the Shelton police force is now on medical leave after he was found unconscious and not breathing Tuesday afternoon.
The police have distributed seven administrative closure orders to businesses in the Bedouin areas of southern Israel who employed illegal residents.
According to the orders, businesses will be closed for periods from 15 to 30 days.
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More pets are lost on July 4th than any other day. Renowned veterinarian, author, and celebrity spokesperson Karen “Doc” Halligan, the Chief Veterinary Officer of The Lucy Pet Foundation, joined us live tips to help protect your pets from getting lost on July 4th and what to do if your pet does get lost. The Lucy Pet Foundation Spay and Neuter Bus will be at Superior Grocers (133 West Ave 45) in Los Angeles on July 6 from 10a-4p and at the Vons in San Pedro on Saturday, July 7 from 10a-4p (1221 S Gaffey St).
MONTROSE, Pa. (AP) — A gas driller's ongoing feud with a Pennsylvania homeowner over the contamination of his water supply has once again entered a courtroom.
Houston-based Cabot Oil & Gas Corp. claims Dimock resident Ray Kemble and his former lawyers tried to extort the company through a frivolous lawsuit. The federal lawsuit, which was filed in April but withdrawn two months later, accused Cabot of polluting Kemble's water supply.
Cabot says the claims in Kemble's suit were the subject of a 2012 settlement between Cabot and dozens of Dimock residents, including Kemble. It's seeking monetary damages against Kemble and his former lawyers. The first hearing in the case was held Monday.
Kemble says Cabot is trying to use the legal system to shut down dissent.
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Pennsylvania regulators previously held Cabot responsible for polluting residential water wells in Dimock.
A stunt person was killed on the set of “Deadpool 2” Monday morning after a trick involving a motorcycle went wrong.
The sequel to “Deadpool” is currently filming in Vancouver. Production began in late June.
“Vancouver Police can confirm that a female stunt driver has died on the set of ‘Deadpool’ during a stunt on a motorcycle,” the Vancouver PD said in a statement.
A spokesman for Fox did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
According to Ben Miljure, a reporter with local news station CTV Vancouver, the stuntwoman was carried onto an Advanced Life Support ambulance. The vehicle stayed at the scene for about 45 minutes, and then drove off without turning on its lights or sirens.
The news follows another stunt accident reported by TMZ on Sunday when Tom Cruise crashed into a wall while filming “Mission: Impossible 6,” and appeared to walk away with a limp. The extent of his injuries are currently unknown.
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Fire on Saturday razed down, the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria FRCN, in Ilesa, Osun State.
It was gathered that the fire incident which started at about 5 pm on Saturday destroyed equipment worth millions of Naira.
According to an eye witness who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, it took the intervention of men of the Osun State Fire Service in Ilesa to put out the fire after about an hour.
He said , places affected are the live and recording studios, engineering, programmes, marketing, Accounts and Administration departments.
An announcer who was on duty at the time of the incident, Ronke Olaitnan, said the cause of the fire incident could not be ascertained1.
Chairman of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Gold FM, Mr Isaac Haastrup, said it was an unfortunate incident.
As at the time of filling this report, the Divisional Police Officer of Ayesa Police Station was on ground with his men as well as residents in the area to render possible help.
Schebler (shoulder) is scheduled to begin a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.
Schebler, who has been on the disabled list since the beginning of August with a bruised left rotator cuff, is inching closer to a return to the big club. He's scheduled to serve as designated hitter in Tuesday's minor-league game, and if all goes well, he'll play the outfield Wednesday and Thursday before possibly being activated for the weekend series against the Braves. He'll likely reclaim his role as the primary right fielder upon activation, though he could see occasional time off moving forward with prospect Jesse Winker in the mix for reps.
President Trump and the first lady, Melania Trump, kicked off their first White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn.The Trump family welcomed 21,000 guests for the annual 139th Easter Egg Roll, a tradition that originated nearly 150 years ago, when children would gather on Capitol Hill to roll eggs. The event was moved in 1878 to the president's "backyard," where it's taken place almost every year since."We're going to come out and join you, enjoy your company for a roll -- a great Easter Egg Roll. I don't know if we're going to be successful, but I know a lot of people, they're going to be successful. I've seen those kids, and they're highly, highly competitive," President Trump said while addressing the crowd gathered on the South Lawn from the Truman Balcony, according to ABC News. See photos from the event below:
FRANKFURT, April 13 SAP, Europe's top software maker, said on Thursday that executive Steve Singh would leave the company at the end of this month.
Singh is the co-founder and former chief executive of U.S. expense software maker Concur, which SAP bought in 2014 for $7.3 billion, its largest acquisition ever.
After the acquisition, Singh joined SAP's executive board to lead the company's networks and applications business and integrate Concur into the company.
"When SAP acquired Concur Technologies, we knew Steve would play a significant role in strengthening the SAP cloud portfolio," SAP's Chief Executive Bill McDermott said in a statement.
"We also knew he would eventually go back to his start-up roots."
SAP said Singh plans to focus on other entrepreneurial interests outside of SAP. (Reporting by Harro ten Wolde, editing by David Evans)
Syracuse, N.Y. -- The Syracuse lacrosse team slipped to No. 13 in the latest USILA coaches poll released on Monday.
Syracuse (3-3) was No. 12 last week before falling to Rutgers on Sunday.
Albany, Maryland, Duke, Notre Dame and Denver round out the top five. The Orange visits Duke on Saturday.
In this week's Maverik media poll, the Orange dropped two spots to No. 15.
In other news, Syracuse coach John Desko told the Daily Orange after the Rutgers game that long-stick middie Jared Fernandez is likely out for the season.
TRENTON -- A former Long Branch city councilman has been sentenced to probation for collecting more than $82,000 of his dead wife's Social Security disability benefits for four years. Brian Unger, 64, will have to serve two years of probation with special conditions under the sentence imposed Monday by U.S. District Judge Freda Wolfson in Trenton, said Matthew Reilly, a spokesman for the U.S. Attorney's Office in New Jersey.
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Police in Merton have launched an urgent appeal to trace the parents or carers of a little girl they found alone in Mitcham today (Friday, January 2).
The child was found this afternoon and has told officers her name is Anayah and that she is three years old.
The youngster has curly black hair, dark brown eyes and was found wearing pink bows in her hair and a black top.
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An appeal to trace her loved ones, shared on the Merton Police Facebook page at 5.59pm, reads: "This three-year-old child was found without parents/carers in Mitcham.
"We urgently need to reunite her with family. She says her name is Anayah.
"Does anyone recognise her?"
Anyone with information about the identity or whereabouts of Anayah's carers or parents is asked to call police on 101 quoting reference number CAD 5428.
An alert for Tulsa drivers who use South Yale Avenue.
The City of Tulsa is repairing guardrails along Yale between 85th and 87th Streets.
The city says the southbound lane of Yale will be closed to traffic Thursday and Friday 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. The northbound lane will remain open.
In a news release, the city recommends southbound traffic use south Sheridan Road.
ORLANDO, Fla. — A high school and nearby elementary school were placed on "lockout" Tuesday morning because of an investigation into a suspicious package on campus.
Boone High, Blankner Elementary in Orlando placed on 'lockout'
Suspicious package found on Boone High campus, police said
Both schools were cleared for normal operations 2 hours later
The package was found in building 800 on the campus of Boone High School at 2500 S. Mills Ave., Orlando Police said.
Investigators determined the package to be a backpack, but the school received a bomb threat overnight, police said.
Blankner Elementary School was also temporarily placed on lockout but returned to normal operations a little more than an hour later, and Boone returned to normal operations just after 11 a.m.
A "lockout" is when students and workers can't leave or come on campus, but classes continue, and people can move about within campus.
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In her amazing “Story Objects” series, Dutch materials artist Vera van Wolferen has created a meticulous miniature world made of balsa wood in which each piece indicates a narrative much in the way of a neighborhood, individual stories that are hidden behind a facade, yet still very much related to the whole. Some of van Wolferen’s miniatures are available for purchase through her Etsy store.
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Matt Gilebbi scored an unassisted goal in the third period to lead coach Sal Follo’s Milford Indians co-op boys hockey team to a 2-1 victory over BCR (Bolton/Coventry/Rockville) at the Milford Ice Pavilion on Saturday.
Milford is now 4-7. NCR is 1-9-1.
Milford’s Ryan Ahearn, assisted by Joe Sacy, scored at the 10:04 mark of the first period.
Kyle Johnson second-period goal at 6:29 tied the game.
A.J. Bolduc made 15 saves for Milford.
BCR’s Liam Keleher made 22 stops.
JOHANNESBURG, March 31 South Africa's treasury said on Friday outgoing Minister of Finance Pravin Gordhan will brief the media at 0900 GMT following President Jacob Zuma's decision to fire him and his deputy minister.
In a statement just after midnight on Thursday Zuma said home affairs head Malusi Gigaba would replace Gordhan, rocking the country's markets and currency and triggering a widespread condemnation from business and civil society. (Reporting by Mfuneko Toyana; Editing by Andrew Heavens)
Digital manufacturing company Proto Labs, Inc. (PRLB) and ICO Products, an Ohio-based plastic injection molding manufacturer, have reached an agreement to settle an ongoing patent infringement dispute related to Proto Labs’ proprietary quoting technology.
As a result of this settlement, Proto Labs received monetary compensation and an equity stake in ICO Products with a future option to take a larger stake in the company. Concurrent with the agreement, ICO Products enters into a license agreement with Proto Labs granting ICO Products rights to continued use of certain aspects of Proto Labs’ proprietary technology in its quoting system.
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) – The state of Alaska has pulled its offer to help the City and Borough of Juneau in an ongoing lawsuit.
The Juneau Empire reports that the state on Wednesday withdrew a legal memo it had sent the day before that supported the city and borough’s position in a case brought by the cruise ship industry.
Two cruise ship associations claim the city and borough interfere with interstate commerce and violate the Tonnage Clause of the U.S. Constitution by collecting $8 per cruise ship passenger – or a head tax – with a $3 port fee and a $5 additional fee.
Cori Mills, a spokeswoman for the Alaska Department of Law, says the memo of support was never supposed to be sent. Mills declined to say how the mistake happened.
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Story highlights President Barack Obama will deliver a farewell address in Chicago on January 10
It's a tradition stretching back to George Washington's departure from office
Honolulu, Hawaii (CNN) President Barack Obama will deliver his farewell address to the nation on January 10 from his home city of Chicago, the President announced in a statement Monday.
"I'm thinking about them as a chance to say thank you for this amazing journey, to celebrate the ways you've changed this country for the better these past eight years, and to offer some thoughts on where we all go from here," Obama wrote.
President Obama said he was following the precedent set by George Washington, who penned a farewell address to the American people over 220 years ago.
George W. Bush also delivered a farewell address in 2009 from the White House.
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EL DORADO, Kan. (AP) – A man imprisoned for killing three suburban Kansas City women nearly three decades ago has lost his disciplinary appeal.
The Kansas City Star reports that Kansas Department of Corrections officials disciplined Richard Grissom Jr. for passing a sexually explicit note to a female corrections officer. Grissom is imprisoned at the El Dorado Correctional Facility for killing three young women who disappeared in June 1989.The bodies of Joan Butler, Christine Rusch and Theresa Brown have never been found.
The now 56-year-old admitted to writing the note. But he said the officer had asked him to write it – something she denied.
Grissom was sentenced to serve 30 days in segregation and fined $20. On Friday, a three-judge panel of the Kansas Court of Appeals denied Grissom’s appeal of the disciplinary action.
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Concert series continues with Domino Band
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The Domino Band will bring what is often described as high-energy rhythm and blues, soul and old-school funk music to Jackson Park Friday for the Sounds of Summer concert series.
The Roanoke-based band sang backup for Percy Sledge. They also opened for Delbert McClinton, The Impressions, Tracy Byrd, Trace Adkins, Trick Pony, Diamond Rio, Tracy Lawrence and Blake Shelton.
During Friday’s concert, which goes from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., the horn-based band will perform covers by such artists as Maroon 5, Bruno Mars, Billy Preston, Michael Jackson, James Taylor, Al Green, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, George Benson and Wilson Pickett.
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Price Points: Where’s The Beef?
The very first publications were basically just lists of prices for the necessities you would buy throughout a market; that’s what we’ve got here, some of the costs throughout MPLS + STPL. If we had the time, we’d include this in every newsletter! All costs are in American dollars.
Bar Brigade
Wild boar bourguignon $16
Hadley $10
Copper & Kings Apple Brandy, rum, Tattersall, Orange Crema, ginger syrup, lemon juice
Pomplona Bull $9
shot of Bulleit Rye and a tall boy of PBR
The Bird
Charred Octopus Salad $14
Marinated white beans, tomato, frisee, arugula, lemon harissa
Vegan taco bowl $12
Brown rice, tofu, tomato, lettuce, onion, cilantro, salsa verde, cashew sour cream
J.Selby’s
BBQ Beaf $9.25
Shredded beaf, house made tangy mango BBQ sauce and spicy slaw on a bun
Spicy Beet Burger $7
House made beet/lentil/rice patty with pickles, mayo and shredded lettuce on a toasted hoagie bun
Wicked
Orpheum Theater $53-199
Toni Morrison’s The Bluest Eye
Guthrie Theater $15-77
It’s tax season and North Island-Powell River MP Rachel Blaney is warning residents of the latest phone scam happening in our region.
People are coming into Blaney’s office saying they are getting phone calls from someone stating that they are being charged with tax fraud, or that you owe taxes.
Blaney says this is a fraudulent phone call and you should call police right away.
“People are being told that they have taxes owing or that they are being charged with a tax crime. Don’t do anything. Don’t give them any information and don’t call them back. Canada Revenue doesn’t operate this way.You should call the Anti-Fraud centre. They are equipped to deal with this all the time and need to know when something is happening that is not legit.”
You are urged to call 1-888-495-8501, the Anti-fraud center, right away if you receive a phone call that you think might be suspicious.
You can also visit the Government of Canada anti-fraud website at www.antifraudcentre.ca.
Lovely Mimi Stole The Show Again
Lovely Mimi is this season’s breakout star from Love & Hip-Hop. That’s pretty clear. Last night she brought even more drama by opening her mouth and setting the entire episode on fire. Some people love her. Some hate her, but regardless she’s the one people are talking about…take a look…
Snap Inc (NYSE: SNAP) shares are trading higher 85 cents (7.3 percent) at $12.68 in Monday's session.
At this time, the low-priced stock has had a price fluctuation of nearly $2.00, which encompasses 15 percent of the stock's total value.
Early in the session, bears feasted on the Snap as it surpassed its former all-time low ($11.77) on the open and continued in that direction. As many traders braced for a breach of $11.00, buyers stepped in at $11.28 and incited a huge short-covering rally.
That took Snap well beyond Friday's high ($12.34), but came up just shy of its low from the day before its Q2 report ($13.26), so far only reaching $13.14.
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A judge on Brazil's Supreme Court rejected an injunction that sought to remove President Michel Temer's minister in charge of infrastructure investment, Wellington Moreira Franco, who has been named in a corruption investigation. File photo: Brazil's President Michel Temer greets the Minister of the General Secretary of the Presidency of Brazil, Wellington Moreira Franco during the inauguration ceremony of the Ministers, at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia, Brazil, February 3, 2017.
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Andy Dick's longtime girlfriend, Lena Sved, is claiming that he abused her and she's filed to get a restraining order.
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According to TMZ, Lena, who shares two children with Andy, filed documents on Feb. 20 in Los Angeles, requesting court-ordered protection from the actor. It is not known what she's alleging, but the court has classified this as a domestic violence case, the website said.
It's not believed that she has been granted a restraining order yet, but, at the very least, a temporary restraining order will be granted in all likelihood.
The extent of Andy and Lena's relationship isn't known either, as they have been off and on for decades. They share two children, both in their 20s.
At one point, five years ago, Andy and Lena even appeared on "Celebrity Wife Swap" together. They weren't even dating at the time, let alone married.
There was chaos, this morning, at an apartment in Chicago, U.S, following the threat by an American lady to stab her Nigerian housemate.
Trouble started when the American girlfriend of the Nigerian man went to use the toilet and the other lady started taunting her. Her boyfriend, however, waded in and berated the aggressor for starting trouble with girlfriend.
Within the twinkle of an eye, the aggressor dashed into her room to get a knife to stab him for checking her excesses. Other housemates had to intervene while admonishing the Nigerian man to be careful, to avoid getting stabbed.
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The clock is ticking for small business owners who want to take advantage of an attractive tax break this year.
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act offers a 20 percent deduction for qualified business income from so-called pass-through entities, which include S corporations and limited liability companies.
These entities are known as "pass-throughs" because business income "passes through" to the entrepreneur on his or her own tax return, where it's subject to individual income tax rates.
Though the deduction is attractive, many business owners are still grappling with the question of whether they will qualify for the break.
Entrepreneurs also face a key decision: Should they incorporate their business to help save on taxes? If so, what entity should they select?
"Everyone wants to form an LLC," said Sepi Ghiasvand, who is of counsel at Hopkins & Carley in Palo Alto, California. "This is a time when an LLC can save you on taxes, but with a caveat."
Here are the things to consider before incorporating your business.
Pisa , June 15 A jeweller shot dead one of two men who allegedly tried to rob his shop on the outskirts on the central Italian city of Pisa, police said. Police are searching for the second would-be thief who ran off after the attempted robbery in northeast Pisa at around 7.30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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PRESENT LAUGHTER follows several days in the life of successful and self-obsessed actor Garry Essendine as he prepares for an extended overseas trip in the midst of his worsening mid-life crisis. His plans are complicated by his estranged wife, an obsessed ingénue, an aspiring playwright, his agents, and a number of star-struck admirers. Dazzling dialogue, witty repartee, and larger-than-life characters make this farce every bit as funny and enjoyable today as when it was first performed.
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A decade after the Simian Flu killed most of humanity, civilization is plagued with martial law, civil unrest, and economic collapse
The Minister is on leave and Foroyaa is not told who is overseeing the ministry in his absence.
The Gambia Gazette is the instrument that the Government should use to inform the citizenry of what is happening in the corridors of Government. The Gazette should tell us when Ministers are on leave and who should oversee their ministries.
Government work does not stop just because a Minister has travelled or is on leave. The Minister should issue a press release to inform the public whether all the removals of chiefs are originating from the Office of the President.
Gambia's history is for those who come to power to use their position to promote self-perpetuating rule. This is usually done by controlling the position of traditional rulers so that through their appointments and removals they are made rubber stamp functionaries of those who control power.
Integrity in governance is to appoint and remove those who preside over the affairs of the people on the basis of law and not on the basis of might.
It was not part of the Yankees’ original plan to have Jordan Montgomery here so soon, standing in front of a Yankee Stadium locker celebrating his first Major League win, but the young left-hander sure looks like he’s going to stick around for a while.
Immigrants separated from their children after being arrested for illegally entering the U.S. at the Mexican border are being asked to choose between being deported alone or with their children.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement started giving parents who have been given deportation orders a form laying out their options after a federal judge in San Diego last month ordered the administration to reunite immigrant families separated by federal authorities at the border with Mexico.
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The Village of Salmo is bolstering its trails network.
Mayor Stephen White says the village has been approved for $56,000 in rural dividend funds to make it happen
Construction is set to begin in May and will carry on through the summer.
The first projects being undertaken will be near the Salmo ski hill.
2017 will bring us a lot, and I’m certain we’ll start hearing plenty of album announcements in the coming days, but you can already mark London Grammar down. January 1st brought the first single from their upcoming sophomore effort. “Rooting For You” is an atmospheric ballad, with spare instrumentation and beautiful vocals. It’ll set a mood.
RCMP say a man has been charged following a stabbing in an apartment on Gitzel Street. (Jimmy Thomson/CBC)
One person has been taken into custody following an alleged assault with a weapon in an apartment building on Gitzel Street late in the evening on January 31.
The victim suffered "serious injuries" according to police, and was taken to Stanton Territorial Hospital.
The alleged assailant has been identified as Jerry Rogers, a 34-year-old man. Rogers has been charged with one count of aggravated assault, and will be held until Monday.
Police were responding to a report of an assault when they made the arrest inside the apartment building. They say the investigation is ongoing.
1:07 Highlights: Atascadero girls soccer beats Dos Pueblos 3-1 in wild card playoff game Pause
1:35 Crews working to patch a leaky levee at Tyler Island
2:06 Mayor, residents react to Wal-Mart's decision to not build a store in Atascadero
0:28 Atascadero Creek threatens nearby home
5:01 Trump talks about Russia accusations, business dealings in first post-election press conference
2:16 Drone flies over Lake Oroville Auxiliary Spillway
1:53 Salud Carbajal talks about his priorities in Congress
0:48 Trump counters on Putin question, says 'Our country's so innocent?'
1:07 Jerry Sandusky speaks out entering the Centre County Courthouse
Hold onto your hats, the ladies are back in town! And this time they are tackling Shakespeare.
Members of the Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society (aka The Horncastle Theatre Co) are here with their latest spectacular production.
Spurred on by their indomitable President, Mrs Reece, this dedicated band of thespians aims to bring a little culture to the local community, and at the same time celebrate the Bard’s 400th anniversary.
This will be Macbeth as you have never seen it before - it is unlikely even Shakespeare would recognise it as one of his great masterpieces but it’s the thought that counts.
The ladies will be creating chaos and mayhem at the Lion Theatre in Horncastle from November 29 to December 2.
Tickets are available from Horncastle Music Shop in The Bull Ring, 01507 526566.
AKRON, Ohio (AP) -- Tre'Shaun Fletcher had 23 points, nine rebounds and five assists, Jaelan Sanford added 18, seven, and five, and Toledo beat Akron 55-36 on Saturday.
Fletcher and Sanford each hit three 3-pointers for Toledo (16-7, 8-2 Mid-American Conference), which had its season-high seven-game winning streak snapped on Tuesday against Ball State. Fletcher is the lone player in the MAC's top 10 for points, rebounds and assists at 18.6 points (second), 8.5 rebounds (third) and 4.2 assists (fourth).
The Rockets, who have won seven of their last eight away from Savage Arena, lead the MAC's West Division and Buffalo sits atop the East.
Toledo opened the second half on a 20-9 run - with eight points by Sanford - for a 19-point advantage.
Daniel Utomi led Akron (10-12, 3-7) with 17 points. Virshon Cotton chipped in 12 and Jimond Ivey scored 10. The Zips were 2 of 7 from the free-throw line.
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Iran defeated Italy in the final of the International Table Soccer Federation (ITSF) World Cup 2017 held in Hamburg, Germany.
The Iranian squad managed to power past the Italian side 42-28 (2-0 in team total) in the Men’s D2, Tasnim News Agency reported.
Iran men D2 team had outpowered Slovenia in semifinals. Italy had beaten Turkey in the same round.
The Iranian outfit was coached by Behboud Mousavi in the tournament.
Turkey, Slovenia, Russia, Romania, Peru, Bulgaria, China, Brazil, Spain and Finland finished in third to 12th places respectively.
The meet was held during April 11-16.
Intel CEO Brian Krzanich has become the third top business leader to step down from President Trump's manufacturing council on Monday.
He follows the chiefs of Merck and Under Armour, who announced their decisions earlier Monday amid the fallout over Trump's response to violence over the weekend at a white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia.
"We should honor -- not attack -- those who have stood up for equality and other cherished American values. I hope this will change, and I remain willing to serve when it does," Krzanich wrote in a blog post.
"I resigned because I want to make progress, while many in Washington seem more concerned with attacking anyone who disagrees with them," he said.
Krzanich said he was aiming to "call attention to the serious harm our divided political climate is causing to critical issues, including the serious need to address the decline of American manufacturing."
These guys are having trouble taking turns.
A hilarious video shows three raccoons fighting over a chance to swing on a bike tire.
One of the little critters has its arms and legs wrapped around the mounted bicycle as it swings back and forth.
Its fun is interrupted when a friend jumps up and pulls it off of the tire, determined to take a ride on the make-shift swing.
A raccoon found a way to turn a mounted bike's tire into a swing and a friend gets jealous
The two have a stand-off and wrestle over the coveted hanging spot as a third raccoon comes up and slyly tries to sneak onto the wheel unnoticed.
The three raccoons continue to pull each other off the toy and wrestle each other to the ground.
Eventually one of the raccoons surrenders, leaving just two fighting for a spot on the wheel. In a last-ditch effort, one bites the other on the behind.
It is unclear which of the savvy fighters claimed victory.
While the first two raccoons duel, a third one slyly tries to sneak in a ride on the tire swing
OKLAHOMA CITY – A 17-year-old is accused in the shooting death of an Oklahoma City man.
Around 3:45 p.m. on Jan. 25, police were called to reports of a shooting in the 6600 block of S. Kelley.
When officers arrived, they found 23-year-old Antwon Chamblee critically wounded in the front yard.
Chamblee was transported to a local hospital where he passed away.
Last week, police released surveillance pictures from a convenience store near S.E. 66th and I-35 that shows two men walking into the store with Chamblee less than an hour before his death.
Investigators believe the two men have critical information regarding Chamblee’s murder.
This week, police arrested 17-year-old Courterris Swain in connection to Chamblee’s death.
Swain is facing charges of discharging a firearm from a vehicle and first-degree murder.
Police are still investigating.
They've been married for a quarter of a century.
And on Saturday Lisa Wilkinson and her husband Peter Fitzsimons returned to where they first wed, renewing their vows after 25 years of marriage.
The Today host looked stunning in an off the shoulder white wedding dress, with co-host Sylvia Jeffreys describing the ceremony as 'just magic'.
'Just magic': Today's Lisa Wilkinson celebrates 25th anniversary with Peter Fitzsimons by renewing their wedding vows
In a photo shared by Sylvia, Lisa looks every bit the blushing bride in a white off the shoulder gown.
She gazes up adoringly at husband Peter, who looks dapper in a classic black tuxedo.
'So, these two love birds just got married again...in the same spot where they first said “I do” 25 beautiful years ago,' Sylvia captioned the sweet photo.
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH)–Do you have some baseball or softball equipment that you aren’t using anymore? Jordan’s Furniture is teaming up with the New Haven YMCA youth center to collect equipment for the spring.
All donations should be in decent condition. They’re looking for bats, catcher’s gear, gloves, cleats, and balls.
They’re also collecting prom dresses in conjunction with Project Hope.
You can donate at Jordan’s Furniture on Long Wharf in New Haven.
For more information, visit the Jordan’s Furniture website here.
Despite Sense8 's too-soon cancellation, the Netflix original still inspires wanderlust, spanning 15 cities and 13 countries. The show, filmed in South Korea, Mexico, Iceland, India, and more, follows the lives of eight characters plunged into each other’s lives (and minds) while they are collectively hunted by a destructive villain. Fans got the closure they needed with a nearly three-hour series finale in June, which saw the cast traveling to Berlin, Brussels, Paris , and Naples.
Want to know more? Traveler sat down with Sense8 executive producer Grant Hill to find out what it took to film a show between continents.
The festival include numerous dance performances by children, as well as dhol -- a double-headed drum routine -- and plenty of Indian cuisine.
On Aug. 15, 1947 the Indian Independence Act was signed by Parliament, transferring sovereignty to India.
Check out Richard J. McCormack's photos from the event.
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71 grs appear to be a "bridge too far". Primer is flat and looks like its trying to flow on one side. I would reshoot 68-69.5 in .3 increments, or at least .5 charges. See what you find. Go at least to a 180 gr. Good Luck
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Shoplifting arrest
A 28-year-old city woman has been charged with theft under $5,000 following a shoplifting incident Sunday.
City police report officers were called to the Bell Boulevard business just after 6:20 p.m. Staff informed officers the woman had fled the store but she was located nearby and arrested.
The woman has been charged with theft under $5,000 and was released with a court date next month.
Threats, mischief, breach
A 22-year-old man was held for a bail hearing after a handful of charges were filed against him early Monday morning.
Police were called to a Dunbar Street home at approximately 2:30 a.m. Once on scene, officers found the man inside the residence “causing damage.” The man was arrested and taken to the police station.
He has been charged with two counts of breach of probation and charges of uttering threats and mischief to property.
Tara started with APN in 2010 after graduating with a journalism and politics degree from Griffith University in Brisbane. After two-and-a-half years working on APN papers in the Bowen Basin in Central Queensland, she joined the team at The Chronicle in February 2013. In September that year she took over the reins of the Rural Weekly.
A CAR has slammed into a guardrail at the top of the Toowoomba Range.
Emergency services are responding to the single-vehicle incident which is impacting the westbound lanes of the Warrego Highway.
A Queensland Fire and Emergency Services spokeswoman said the incident occurred at the top of the Range at Redwood about 5pm.
Motorists are urged to avoid or delay travel if possible, and to be mindful of the wet and windy conditions across Toowoomba.
A man has died after he was found with multiple stab wounds in west London.
Officers and paramedics were called to Cathcart Road, Kensington, at just after 10.20pm on Wednesday.
The victim, believed to be in his 40s, was found seriously injured and died at the scene 40 minutes later.
Scotland Yard has now launched a murder investigation.
No arrests have been made and a crime scene remains in place at the scene of the stabbing.
The victim’s next of kin have been informed, but formal identification is yet to take place.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information should call 101 or the incident room on 0208 358 0200, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
A 24-year-old passenger was killed and a driver was injured after the car they were traveling in overturned in Cross County on Sunday night, police said.
Janie Merrell of Cherry Valley was riding in a 2010 Kia Rio east on Arkansas 364 west of Vanndale around 8:40 p.m., according to an Arkansas State Police report.
As the Kia rounded a curve, it overturned, police said. Merrell was fatally wounded, police said.
The driver, 27-year-old Jacob Williams of Wynne, was reportedly hurt and taken to Regional One Health in Memphis for treatment.
Conditions were said to be clear and dry at the time.
At least 308 people have died on Arkansas roads this year, according to preliminary data.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - A federal judge in Philadelphia heard arguments Wednesday in the NFL's request for a special investigator to look into what the league says are fraudulent claims in a $1 billion concussion settlement.
The league last month cited an independent study it said found that more than 400 claims had been recommended for denial based on evidence of fraud by attorneys, doctors and former players.
Plaintiffs' lawyers contend the league is not awarding settlement funds fast enough, and at least two of the attorneys Wednesday said the investigator is unnecessary.
The league says attempts to scam the system are responsible for delays.
The NFL has asked that the investigator be granted subpoena power and the ability to compel testimony to determine whether more punitive actions are necessary upon fraud findings.
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Leafs' Gardiner: 'The pressure’s kind of off us'
TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs' season has come down to one game, and head coach Mike Babcock says they should embrace it.
The Leafs defeated the Boston Bruins 3-1 on Monday night to tie their best-of-seven opening round series at three games apiece.
The deciding game will be played Wednesday in Boston.
There's obvious pressure involved in a deciding game, but Babcock feels it's chance for a team to prove it's capable of winning big contests.
Toronto should have momentum heading into the deciding contest, having won the last two games to erase an early 3-1 series deficit.
Toronto will try to win its second series after trailing 3-1 in its history. The Leafs rallied from a 3-0 deficit against Detroit in the 1942 Stanley Cup final.
Former Ghana and former Panathinaikos midfielder Michale Essien will sign for an unnamed club this January after failing to seal a movie this past summer.
Essien who signed for Panathinaikos last season with high hopes is still owed some monies by the Greek club and is pressing home charges to have his money.
But in due time the former Chelsea midfielder is wanted by some clubs and is likely to return to the pitch in the next three weeks.
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A guitar-playing Tibetan mastiff must prove himself in this shonky, haphazard animation that clearly couldn’t afford to get Jack Black involved
This makeweight, narratively haphazard digimation synthesises Kung Fu Panda and School of Rock, without going to the expense of hiring Jack Black. Guitar-toting Tibetan mastiff Bodi’s protection of a mountain sheep community proceeds via riffs and lifts: a furry Zootropolis-like menagerie, a robot knock-off of Wall-E, a Poundland reduction of the Sing songbook. (A few seconds of Foo Fighters and – unexpectedly – Radiohead is all we get.)
Going solo with shaky material, ex-Pixar man Ash Brannon (Toy Story 2) composes the odd amusing sight gag, but homogenises his notionally eastern backdrop terribly: compared with the artistry of last year’s Kubo and the Two Strings, this is the hastily assembled toy in a Happy Meal.
Twitter Users Defend Jim Carrey's Sarah Huckabee Sanders Portrait On Saturday, Carrey tweeted a portrait of the White House Press Secretary, calling her "monstrous." Jim Carrey, via Twitter Some reports claim
McDonald’s Restaurants of Hawaii is celebrating Teacher Appreciation Month with the perfect pick-me-up.
Every Tuesday in September, teachers can receive a free medium cup of hot or iced McCafe Royal Kona Blend at participating McDonald’s locations in Hawaii.
The offer is good all day on Sept. 5, Sept. 12, Sept. 19 and Sept. 26.
Teachers must present their valid 2017 school ID upon ordering.
No purchase necessary. There is a limit of one free cup of coffee per person per visit.
Photo via Richard Mackson/USA TODAY Sports Images
All three of LaVar Ball’s sons now are professional basketball players.
Following LiAngelo Ball’s decision to leave UCLA last week, it was expected that both he and young brother LaMelo would try to play in an international league in the near future.
It appears Lithuania is the destination.
Yahoo! Sports’ Shams Charania reported Monday, citing sources, that both LiAngelo, 19, and LaMelo, 15, have signed a one-year contract with Vytautas Prienai in the first-division Lithuanian league. They are expected to report to the team in January.
Charania also reported that the Ball brothers’ contract allows for them to get an “opportunity to play meaningful minutes in each potential level of play for Vytautas.”
Several NBA players have come through the Lithuanian leagues, including Toronto Raptors center Jonas Valanciunas and Boston Celtics forward Aron Baynes.
It looks like the Big Baller Brand is headed to Europe and it’s certainly going to be an adventure.
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© AFP 2016/ Paul CROCK US Plans to Deploy Strategic Weapons in South Korea for Joint Drills
MOSCOW (Sputnik) — The South Korean Yonhap news agency reported that the meeting started at 8:50 a.m. local time (23:50 on Tuesday GMT).
Kim Jong Nam, who was the son of former North Korean leader Kim Jong Il, but had not lived in the country for several years, was reportedly killed on Monday in Malaysia. According to US media, Washington officials said that Kim Jong Nam could be assassinated by Pyongyang's security agents.
The news came after North Korea launched a missile in the direction of the Sea of Japan early on Sunday, which led to protests from the country’s closest neighbors, Japan and South Korea, both stating that Pyongyang’s actions were in breach of the UN Security Council resolutions.
Man sets record by hammering 38 nails with his head in two minutes
An American man used his head to hammer 38 nails and claim a world record on an Italian gameshow.
John Ferraro, also known as “Hammer Head,” set the Guinness World Record for “Most nails hammered with the head in 2 minutes” by hammering a total of 38 nails during an appearance on Italy’s Lo Show Dei Record.
Ferraro, who is a pro wrestler, also owns the one-minute record and the record for “Most concrete blocks broken on the head with a bowling ball in three minutes (male),” has a skull that is three times thicker than the average human’s.
“Preparation, training and dedication to the goal in front of me enables me to have full confidence in my abilities. When it’s time to perform a stunt, its balls to wall. It’s time to get in the rage zone,” he said.
He also appeared on America’s Got Talent in 2016 and performs as a professional wrestler under the name “Gino Martino.”
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There has been a lot of buzz about blockchain and what it can and cannot do. While it has revolutionized some transactions, its future still feels a bit uncertain for some entrepreneurs. What will it be capable of doing and how will that affect consumers in the long run?
We asked members of the Forbes Agency Council about blockchain's potential for being used as a solution for ad fraud. The answers revealed an uncertainty that is reflective of many thoughts on the blockchain.
I have the same feeling about Sunday. If only for this moment in time, the Eagles have a better team. They are healthier. They are tougher. They are more empowered. They have the same kind of bruising defense that the Giants once used in stopping the unstoppable.
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* Says it received patent for a kind of 4G antenna on March 1 with patent number of ZL201621075246.6
* It received patent for a new kind of slot antenna on March 8 with patent number of ZL201621065629.5
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× Author talks debut children’s book, Black History Month
In honor of Black History Month, Jon Hansen chats with author Veronica Appleton about her debut children’s book, “Journey to Appleville.” Appleton says even though children’s books are produced every year, there are not enough books that show children of color. Her goal from this connect people together in life as the children do in “Journey to Appleville.” Her goal is to teach children a valuable lesson but also encourage children to enjoy reading. She believes that life is a journey and children should be proud of individually. “Kids come n all shapes and sizes, and that’s what we need to portray. That’s the color,” Appleton says.
Her book can be found in Target, Walmart, Amazon stores and Barnes Noble. For more details on the book, listen to the podcast below and her website.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) – A woman ran over someone with a car and injured them, police say.
Officers say it happened after 6 p.m. on May 22, when 25-year-old Ambrosia Renicks joined a group of women who planned to get in a fight with others over a social media dispute. They say the group went to the 1300 block of South 15th Street, when Renicks got behind the wheel of a car and backed up at a fast speed, hitting the person.
Police say she then drove forward and ran over them again before fleeing the scene.
The person injured needed treatment at HSHS St. John’s Hospital for lacerations and a broken arm.
Renicks faces two counts of aggravated battery. She is behind bars in the Sangamon County Jail after a Thursday arrest.
The investigation is ongoing. Police want anyone with information to call Springfield police at (217)788-8311 or Crime Stoppers at (217)788-8427.
BERLIN CENTER, Ohio (WKBN) – McDonald rolled past Western Reserve 68-51 Friday night in Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference action.
Western Reserve has not defeated McDonald since the 2005-06 season.
Zach Rasile led the Blue Devils with 20 points. Braedon Poole notched a double-double with 16 points and 11 rebounds. Riko Rodriguez tallied 15 points in the victory.
Jack Cappabianca led Western Reserve with 17 points and 11 rebounds. Kade Hilles 8 points and six rebounds. Ryan Demsky also scored 8 points in the setback.
Western Reserve drops to 9-6 on the season and 8-4 in the MVAC. The Blue Devils host Jackson-Milton on Tuesday.
McDonald improves to 15-1 overall and 11-0 in MVAC action. The Blue Devils will host Lowellville Tuesday night.
(CNN) — A 17-hour uprising at a prison in Brazil claimed the lives of at least 60 people over the weekend, state-run media reported Monday.
The revolt started Sunday afternoon as part of a rivalry between two criminal organizations at the Anísio Jobim Prison Complex in the city of Manaus, Agencia Brasil reported, citing the country’s Public Safety Secretary Sergio Fontes.
Among the hostages were 74 prisoners and an unknown number of prison guards, Fontes said. Bodies were thrown over the wall of the complex, and at least six people were decapitated, the news agency reported.
Authorities said they did not know how many prisoners might have escaped.
Stay with FOX40 as this story develops.
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Vancouver police have identified the city's third homicide victim of the year.
Vancouver resident Maninder Singh Braich, 38, was found injured inside a home near Prince Albert Street and East 49th Avenue on February 9, and died a short time later.
Detectives are asking anyone who may have information about the victim's activities the day before his death to come forward.
Const. Jason Doucette said it's not believed the public is at risk, based on its early investigation findings.
No arrests have been made, and Doucette said the investigation is ongoing.
Singapore Airlines said it would launch the world's longest commercial flight in October, a near-19 hour non-stop journey from Singapore to the New York area.
Ashley Rewinkel, an employee at State Nebraska Bank, received the first quarter Congeniality Award during Friday's Chamber Coffee.
The award was presented by Jeany Harris, Chairperson of the Wayne Ambassadors.
Rewinkel was recognized for her ability to make connections with people in the community and the fact that because she grew up in the area, knows the customers.
Rewinkel said she was surprised by the award, but became suspicious when her mother and several other bank employees arrived at Chamber Coffee.
The Congeniality Award is presented four times a year by the Ambassadors to someone within a business who embodies the spirit of an ambassador to the community.
BOARDMAN, Ohio (WKBN) – It seems that just after most of the major roads in Mahoning County were temporarily treated, the snow is coming back again.
Mahoning County Engineer Pat Ginnetti is frustrated by the chance that those potholes could come back and new ones could form.
He said the salt trucks and crews will be ready to go, but the aftermath is going to be the tough part.
As for most of those potholes that are temporarily filled? Expect a lot of them to reopen.
“The freeze-frost cycle is going to open the roads back up,” Ginnetti said. “A lot of the roads that we patched are going to need patched again because it’s going to blow material out, whether from the freezing-thawing or the plows running it over.”
He also said the asphalt plants are not making hot mix right now. That’s a more permanent pothole fix.
Ginnetti said fixing potholes is a slow and time-consuming process for the crews as well.
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For the first time in program history, the West Virginia Baseball team has cracked the Baseball America top 25. The gold and blue come in at 21st in the rankings. The Mountaineers got there by taking 2 out of 3 from now 7th ranked TCU. The Horned Frogs were 3rd in country coming into this weekend's series in Morgantown. This is the highest ranked opponent the Mountaineers have ever taken a series from. West Virginia won games 1 and 3 of the series in walk off fashion. The gold and blue were regular occupants of the old top 20 back in the 1960s but haven't been back in the newer format. This program has not seen the NCAA tournament since 1996. Now under coach Randy Mazey they are doing things no one has seen, but haven't come as a surprise to him. "Anytime we've had any type of adversity, this group has come back and shown what they are all about. Last night's game was a tough one to swallow but I told our guys today that it was a good day for a walk off."
SELDEN, N.Y. — Ten dogs were found, four of which were dead, in a Long Island home Tuesday night, police said.
At about 7:40 p.m., Suffolk County police officers responded to a report of dead dogs at a residence along Remington Avenue and Boyle Road in Selden.
When they arrived, authorities found four dead dogs and six living dogs, officials said.
Two of the surviving dogs were taken to an emergency animal hospital for treatment.
The remaining four were taken to a local animal shelter, police officials said.
The Brookhaven Town building inspector responded, and the property was condemned, according to officials.
The SPCA responded and is investigating the incident.
WICHITA, Kan. — A Muslim aerospace engineer has sued the Spirit Boeing Employees Association for religious discrimination stemming from a party at a lake in Wichita, Kansas.
The American Civil Liberties Union filed a federal lawsuit Friday on behalf of Munir Zanial, a Malaysian national of Indian ancestry.
The association declined to comment.
Zanial rented the group’s lake last year to host a party to celebrate Malaysian Independence Day. The lawsuit alleges the association reported him out of fear he used the lake to hold an Islamic State meeting.
It alleged an American flag that had been “desecrated ISIS symbols.” But the flag was actually a Malaysian flag and the guests included people of Malaysian Indian ancestry, some wearing hijabs.
Spirit filed a complaint with the FBI, and the association terminated his rental benefits.
We throw one of Kentucky's signature industries in the spotlight this week on the Business Side. Justin Thompson, editor in chief of the Bourbon Review has a run down of recent headlines affecting the bourbon business.
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An envoy says Maldives will not extend the state of emergency that is due to expire tomorrow amid criticism of the government over the recent political turmoil.
Mohamed Hussain Shareef, ambassador to neighbouring Sri Lanka, said the government “has no intention of extending” the emergency when its 30-day period expires, “barring very unusual circumstances such as widespread violence.”
Maldives declared an emergency due to turmoil following a Supreme Court ruling ordering the release of several of the president’s jailed political opponents.
Under the emergency law, President Yameen Abdul Gayoom had two Supreme Court judges arrested for alleged corruption and the remaining three judges annulled the order to release Yameen’s opponents.
The emergency regulations gave Maldives’ security forces sweeping powers, including to make arrests and search and seize property.
Milligan Williams, daughter of Philip and Bronwyn Williams of Claxton, was crowned PCA Homecoming Queen Friday night. Carleigh Bell, daughter of Ken and Robin Bell of Glennville, was voted princess. See Page 12 in this week’s paper for a recap of the Patriot’s homecoming game, played in the rain. Pinewood fell to Frederica, 29-0.
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Deputies in Orangeburg Co. seek missing 14-year-old girl
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After an investigation by the Office of the Fire Marshal, the cause of the fire that destroyed a waterfront home in Fort Erie early Saturday has been determined not to be criminal or suspicious in nature.
According to a press release issued by Niagara Regional Police, the investigation has been concluded.
Members of the Fort Erie Fire Department were called out to a home on Kam Road along the shore of Crescent Beach around 5 a.m. Saturday.
Upon arrival, the home was fully engulfed in flames.
The residence was unoccupied at the time and no injuries were reported.
Damage was pegged at $500,000.
A neighbouring home also sustained approximately $20,000 in damage.
A delivery truck stalled and rolled down a hill an into this Vernon house Wednesday, July 4, 2018. (Roger Knox/Vernon Morning Star)
A Lower Mainland delivery truck failed to negotiate Suicide Hill in Vernon Wednesday morning.
The truck stalled, rolled down the hill, over the embankment, missed a power pole and ended up in front of a home at the corner of 25th Street and 30th Avenue.
The house did sustain some structural damage. The homeowners were inside but were not hurt.
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1. In 303 BCE, Seleucus I and Chandragupta signed a peace treaty and “an intermarriage agreement”. This allowed for inter-marriage between Indians and Greeks, both for commoners and members of the respective dynasties. Connect this with an Indian brand. Impacted by the bombing of the ship SS City of Benares by the Germans in which children who were being evacuated from Britain to Canada died, Hollywood actress Hedy Lamarr started planning to build a remote-controlled torpedo for taking out German U boats. This led to the invention of frequency hopping that became a ...
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HOUSTON (AP) — Carlos Correa homered, doubled and drove in four runs, Jose Altuve got two more hits and the Houston Astros hammered the Boston Red Sox 8-2 Friday to take a commanding 2-0 lead in the AL Division Series.
George Springer also homered to help Dallas Keuchel coast in Houston’s second straight romp by the exact same score.
The Astros will go for a sweep in the best-of-five matchup Sunday at Fenway Park.
A day after Altuve hit three home runs in the playoff opener, he got things going with a two-out single in the first inning off Drew Pomeranz. Correa, who went 0 for 4 on Thursday, made it 2-0 when he launched a towering shot onto the train tracks atop left field.
Keuchel pitched into the sixth, allowing one run and three hits while striking out seven.
The Jump, Channel 4's injury-prone entertainment series, is back, and somehow the show has convinced another batch of celebrities to risk life and limb on the snowy slopes of Austria.
But which celebrities have already come off worse in the mad mountain challenge? Here is a (regularly updated) list of all the injured stars who have become victims of The Jump 2017.
Vogue Williams
The model and TV personality became the first casualty of The Jump, pulling out of the show before the first episode had even aired.
She's staying positive though: "My knee will heal and If the show comes back next year I'll be in it to win it." More fool her...
A woman in England got a text from a friend warning her to be very very careful getting into her car because apparently a swarm of bees had taken up residence on the drivers side! The friend sent a picture of the car and she ended up having to call bee experts to remove the bees. They think the queen got into the hood of the car. Her husband said they were probably attracted to the Bee Gees cd she had in the car!
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BARTOW, Fla. (WFLA) – A man who was burning trash in his yard learned a painful lesson about a burn ban in effect in Polk County.
A man who lives on Marty Lane in Bartow lost his mobile home and two sheds to a fire which started when he was burning garbage, then got out of control.
A Polk County spokesperson said the grass caught fire near the area where the man was burning his trash just before 3 p.m. on Monday.
Firefighters saved the home’s structure, but it’s no longer livable.
The man told firefighters he forgot that Polk County is under a burn ban.
The Florida Forest Service is investigating.
Polk County remains under a burn ban. Any person who refuses to comply or violates this burn ban shall be in violation of County Ordinance 08-015, and can be punished by a fine not to exceed $500 or by imprisonment by a term not to exceed 60 days in the county jail or both.
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This holiday season Kurt Bestor has an all-star lineup of special guests joining him onstage!
Jenny Oaks Baker- Dec 14
Lexi Walker- Dec 15
One Voice Children's Choir- Dec 16
Dallyn Vail Bayles- Dec 16
For tickets and information on his performances at the Eccles Theater go here.
The transaction establishes a new multi-year strategic partnership between IGT and DoubleU Games to provide innovative player experiences in the social casino market worldwide. "Since acquiring DoubleDown in 2012, IGT has grown it into one of the largest and most successful brands in the North American social casino market," said , CEO of IGT .
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A federal jury ruled against a man convicted of the shooting death of a teenaged employee in a robbery of a Kenosha ice cream shop, finding that a Kenosha Police officer did not violate his rights in his arrest for an earlier incident. Julian Miller is serving a life sentence for the killing of 18-year-old Robbie Wilde in the 2009 robbery of Shirl's Drive-in.
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Toronto police are appealing for the public’s help to identify a man wanted in a sexual assault investigation.
Investigators said a 49-year-old woman was on the concourse level of a building in the King and York streets area Thursday, Feb. 1 at 11:45 p.m. when a man sexually assaulted her. He then fled in a taxi.
Investigators release a taxi security camera image of a man.
The man is described as 20 to 30 years old, 5-foot-six to 5-foot-seven and weighing 170 to 180 pounds with short black hair. He was carrying a dark-coloured knapsack.
Anyone with information is urged to call police at 416-808-7474, or contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), go online at www.222tips.com or text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637).
Toronto police describe a sexual assault as any form of unwanted sexual contact. It includes, but is not limited to, kissing, grabbing, oral sex and penetration, police said.
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London police say they have arrested a 24-year-old-man who allegedly tried to climb a wall outside Buckingham Palace on Sunday night.
The Metropolitan Police said Monday the suspect didn’t have any weapons on him and “the incident is not being treated as terrorist related.”
He was arrested on suspicion of trespass and suspicion of possessing a controlled substance.
The department said its Royalty and Specialist Protection Command arrested the man after he allegedly stepped over a low fence and tried to scale a wall outside the palace.
Buckingham Palace is the official home of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II, although she is often at one of her other residences.
Police say he was given a mental health assessment and released on conditional bail.
He must report to London police in January.
Police are still hunting for the perpetrator of the latest terror attack in Turkey, when an Islamic State gunman murdered 39 people in a nightclub in Istanbul on New Year's Eve. Middle East expert Rodger Shanahan joins 7.30 to discuss what happened.
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. (AP)  A Florida nursing home that had 12 patients die after Hurricane Irma has laid off 245 workers.
The Sun Sentinel reported the layoffs Friday for the Rehabilitation Center at Hollywood Hills. The facility was evacuated last month, several days after the storm damaged the electric transformer that powered the facility's air conditioning. State officials later suspended their license, and owners eventually closed the facility permanently.
The layoffs include 79 certified nursing assistants, 37 licensed practical nurses, 23 occupational or physical therapists, 18 registered nurses, 25 environmental or laundry workers, 10 administrative assistants, five doctors, and others who worked in activities, dietary aid, engineering and supplies.
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Television personality, author and Food Network star, Alton Brown, returns to the Riverside Theater with his all new live culinary stage extravaganza, “ALTON BROWN LIVE: Eat Your Science”. Brown says fans can expect “all-new everything including songs, new comedy, new puppets and bigger and better potentially dangerous food demonstrations” making this a show not to be missed!
Both lanes of Horn Springs Road between Highway 70 and Old Horn Springs Road will be closed from 9 a.m. until about noon to allow for the work. Detour signs will be posted for motorists.
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Listen in as Faith Matters host Tom McGovern continues the conversation with Allan J. McDonald as the two discuss McDonald's book Truth, Lies and O-rings. Inside the Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster.
A wreck is severely slowing traffic on Interstate 16 near the I-95 exit.
A multi-vehicle wreck appears to be in the eastbound lanes, but both directions are being slowed.
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DeBrusk recorded a goal and an assist in his NHL regular-season debut in Thursday's 4-3 win over the Predators.
DeBrusk, who logged four shots in 14:05 worth of ice time (including 2:22 on the power play) in the contest, more than held his own in a top-six role up front with the B's on Thursday, and looking ahead, the youngster has some fantasy upside as long as he continues to work with crafty center David Krejci, who recorded three helpers in the contest.
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CARL JUNCTION, Mo. — A southwest Missouri man is charged in the death of his girlfriend’s 3-year-old daughter.
Twenty-two-year-old Jalen Vaden was charged Thursday with second-degree murder and felony child abuse in the death of Jayda Kyle, of Carl Junction.
The Joplin Globe reports a probable cause affidavit said Vaden became angry Nov. 27 when the girl didn’t put on the pajamas he told her to wear. He allegedly threw her on the floor and bed and later found her bleeding and unresponsive on the floor.
The charges allege the girl died from injuries she suffered when her head hit the floor. She died Dec. 1 at a Kansas City hospital.
It wasn’t immediately clear if Vaden had an attorney.
Carl Junction police Chief Delmar Haase says the child’s mother has been cleared of any wrongdoing.
Google Assistant adds command for syncing smart home devices – Android Police:
You can now say “sync my devices” to Google Assistant (on your phone, Google Home, etc) to refresh all of your smart home services. For example, if you have Philips Hue lights and WeMo outlets, Google will pull the full list of your devices from those services. You can also just refresh a certain category, with something like “sync my lights.”
Implementation details aside, I approve of any attempt device makers make to improve the setup process when it comes to smart devices. The process is just too complicated today, and any move in the right direction is appreciate.
Of note, HomeKit on iOS makes this process incredibly easy, as you can use the Home app on the iPhone to set up any HomeKit-enabled device, you don’t need to download another third party app every time you get a new device.
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In "Never Say Die", Bobby is an artist who falls into a depression, deals with the inner struggle of his decisions to become a successful artist and entrepreneur while trying to balance his budding family life.
Delivered through poems, music and monologues, we explore the hardships that come along with pursuing a goal at all costs. The hardships it has on relationships and the extremes that come with the highs and lows.
To celebrate the year long run & 35th show, guests will enjoy food and wine pairings courtesy of Chef Walter Matthews of Southern Quarters Enterprise. Ideally this is a time to ask questions, watch a snippet of the performance live and engage in the talk back to see what would be available either on-site or off-site for your organization, team or event.
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Many small business owners are open to hiring or want to recruit employees who have disabilities.
Sometimes it's because they want to expand the opportunities for people who have talent and skills but can't find jobs.
The unemployment rate for people with disabilities who want to be hired is 8 percent, more than twice the national average.
Miles Thornback got hired three years ago at the RE/MAX Prestige real estate agency in Costa Mesa, California. The owners heard that Thornback, who has cerebral palsy, had spent six years applying for jobs at hundreds of companies and finding nothing but negative mindsets.
Business owners do need to make reasonable accommodations if employees need help balancing their work and their personal or medical needs.
Former militants from "bandit units" in Syria are now a real threat after the defeat of Islamic State, as many of them may be now planning to return to Russia, the RIA news agency cited the head of Russia's FSB security service as saying on Tuesday.
MOSCOW: Former militants from "bandit units" in Syria are now a real threat after the defeat of Islamic State, as many of them may be now planning to return to Russia, the RIA news agency cited the head of Russia's FSB security service as saying on Tuesday.
The FSB head, Alexander Bortnikov, also told a meeting of Russia's National Anti-Terrorism Committee the security service had uncovered an underground cell of extremists from Central Asia planning to carry out "terrorist acts" during the New Year and Russia's 2018 presidential campaign in the Moscow region.
(Reporting by Dmitry Solovyov; Editing by Maria Kiselyova)
District Softball: (1)Clopton Hawks vs. (4)New Haven
Join The People’s Tribune Thursday (10/05) for TribCast Coverage of semifinal action from the MSHSAA Class 1, District 7 Softball Tournament from New Haven High School as the (1)Clopton Hawks take on the (4)New Haven Shamrocks. Coverage begins at 3:45 pm with the Cuivre River Electric Cooperative/TribCast Pregame.
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This year is expected to be particularly crowded as it is the last chance for climbers who were forced off the mountain by the quake to use their extended permits.
Sherchan, who joined the British Gurkhas when he was a teenager and served for five years, said he always had a penchant for adventure. “My personal motto is that I wish to do something that no one else has done before.” With his bid to summit Everest this year, the slightly hard of hearing grandfather hopes to prove that age is no barrier to adventure. “By climbing Everest at this age I want to boost the self-confidence of elderly people, inspire new generations and establish a proud identity for Nepal,” he said. “The gods should help with the weather and keep me well. I have no diseases, I’ve always been healthy. My age will not stop me.”
Van Dijk boost
Southampton are more likely to sell Virgil van Dijk to Chelsea or Manchester City than Liverpool, according to reports.
The Merseyside club were thought to be the frontrunners to sign Van Dijk, with the defender said to be keen on working with Jurgen Klopp.
But Yahoo Sports claim Southampton are unlikely to sell to Liverpool and will only accept a world record bid for a defender of £70m.
Sandro latest
Chelsea are not giving up hope of signing Alex Sandro from Juventus.
That’s according to Italian reporter Gianluca Di Marzio who claims Antonio Conte still regards him as a top priority.
The Chelsea boss is desperate to strengthen his wing-back options and already had a bid rejected for Sandro earlier in the summer but Juventus have been adamant the Brazil international is not for sale.
Welcome to The Independent’s annual ode to the great outdoors. With the sun swinging higher and summer rounding the bend, now is the time to cast away the dead weight of indoor living and throw yourself into the blues and greens that so fabulously color our coastline and countryside. But before you head out, or after you crawl back home exhausted, read here about a 53-foot wave-rider and Carrizo Plain explorer. Happy trails.
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The renovation of 45 W. Flint St. is in full swing. Crews working at the future home of Anita’s Kitchen have revealed history on the brick walls after pulling off the siding.
Property owner and builder, Jack Kabliska, said that although not in the original plans, he wants to preserve the historical painting found under the siding. Painted on the brick is “Clean Laundry” and “Entrance.”
Originally a residence, the building was built back in the 1870’s (estimated) and has been upgraded many times. Known businesses previously located at 45 W. Flint St. were Foxy Lady Resale Shop and most recently, Celtic Cove Catholic Bookstore.
The Orion Historical Society is dedicated to the preservation of Orion’s legacy and if anyone has any additional knowledge of the buildings history, please contact them at the Orion Township Public Library, 248-693-3000..
NEW YORK (AP) — Kazuo Ishiguro, the Japanese-born British novelist who in “The Remains of the Day,” “Never Let Me Go” and other novels captured memory’s lasting pain and dangerous illusions in precise and elegant prose, won the Nobel Literature Prize on Thursday.
The selection of the 62-year-old Ishiguro marked a return to citing fiction writers following two years of unconventional choices by the Swedish Academy for the $1.1 million prize. It also continues a recent trend of giving the award to British authors born elsewhere — V.S. Naipaul, the 2001 winner, is from Trinidad and Tobago; the 2007 honoree, Doris Lessing, was a native of Iran who grew up in Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe).
Many know Ishiguro best for “The Remains of the Day,” a million-seller published in 1989 and, thanks to the Nobel, in the top 10 Thursday on Amazon.
So, our esteemed (or not) prime minister has now “defined” the ultimate in political correctness by having government employees (it’ll be us next) “cease and desist” using the terms Mr., Mrs., Ms., father, mother, etc., in their everyday conversations with the public. This could just be the start of it! I wish I could be the proverbial “fly on the wall” in government facilities when the following conversation takes place: “Hey, have you seen IT? I have to talk to IT about it and it has to happen really soon or else it could impact IT, IT and IT. Let me know if you see IT so I can let IT know to keep IT’S mouth shut about political correctness. These ITS at the counter are eying me very suspiciously. Just sayin’.
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One lane is closed on a section of the M1 in South Yorkshire due to a crash.
The accident happened on a section of the northbound carriageway between junction 32, for the M18 and junction 33, for Catcliffe.
Motorists are warned to expect delays.
There has been a record on asylum front. The Record was on number of refugees which were settled in 2016, and never before there have been so many children as residents as registered last year.
With 15,291 refugees settled last year the number become as twice as the ones in 2014 and 4,000 more than in 2015 based on the new figures from the Directorate of Integration and Diversity (IMDi).
The reason is the influx of refugees in the fourth quarter of 2015, according to ABC News.
Among them there have been 1,599 unaccompanied minors. This number of unaccompanied minors never been settled before in Norwegian municipalities within one year.
The average wait for those who were settled in 2016, was 4.8 months from the residence.
In 2015, 375 municipalities settled the refugees. In 2016 the figure increased to 411 municipalities.
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It's almost time to return to Gilead, and with that comes returning to the Waterford residence and all the horrors kept within.
For star Yvonne Strahovski, who plays Commander Waterford's (Joseph Fiennes) icy and barren wife, that means returning to Serena Joy's specific brand of cruelty. And as the actress told E! News' Sibley Scoles, this season's behavior had her question her character's choices more than ever before.
"I mean, I've had a love-hate relationship with Serena from the get-go. It's been real push and pull with her, especially this season even more so because I think the relationships are so much more heightened," she admitted. "And there's so much more complication to each of the relationships that Serena pulls some moves that I'm even more trying to figure out why. Why are you so mean? It's very confronting."
2017 started off on a bum note for Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest.
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Two teens were arrested early Tuesday in the robbery of a North Little Rock pizza restaurant, authorities said.
Jonathan Turner, 19, of Little Rock and Anthony Nelson, 17, of North Little Rock were arrested around 1:30 a.m. Each faces a felony charge of aggravated robbery and a misdemeanor charge of theft of property, according to a North Little Rock police report.
Police say security footage from the Monday robbery shows Turner enter the Little Caesar's Pizza at 4105 E. Broadway while armed with a handgun. Turner struck the manager over the head with the firearm and stole cash from the business, authorities said.
Nelson was also arrested and later told police he and Turner robbed the restaurant, the report said.
The teens were booked into Pulaski County jail around 3 a.m. and were being held without bail later that morning, records show.
A court date was scheduled for Tuesday morning.
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Here are several “TV NERDS” who all of a sudden got HOT.
MTV.com has a list of “9 TV Nerds Who Got Hot All of a Sudden.” They’re all guys, and they’re mostly from the late ’90s to the early 2000s. Here’s the list…
1. Nathan Kress, who played the video expert Freddie Benson on “iCarly”.
2. Cole Sprouse, who played Cody Martin on “The Suite Life of Zack and Cody”, and who’s now on “Riverdale”.
3. David Henrie, who played Justin Russo on “Wizards of Waverly Place”.
4. Josh Peck, who was Josh Nichols on “Drake & Josh”.
5. Sean Flynn, who played Chase Matthews on “Zoey 101”.
6. Tahj Mowry, who played Michelle’s friend Teddy on “Full House”, and T.J. Henderson on “Smart Guy”.
7. Wilmer Valderrama, who of course was Fez on “That ’70s Show”.
8. Devon Werkheiser, who starred on the Nickelodeon sitcom “Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide”.
9. Adam Brody, a.k.a. Seth Cohen from “The O.C.”.
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Daily 3 Midday' game
SACRAMENTO (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday afternoon's drawing of the California Lottery's "Daily 3 Midday" game were:
1-2-1
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Senator Chuck Schumer endorsed Mayor de Blasio for a second term on Monday, saying he’s done an “outstanding job” despite allegations he was running a pay-to-play administration. “I judge how...
ATLANTA (AP) — Dansby Swanson hit an RBI single with two outs in the ninth inning and the Atlanta Braves, boosted by Freddie Freeman’s two home runs, beat the San Diego Padres 5-4 Monday night for a four-game sweep in their first series at SunTrust Park.
Swanson’s bases-loaded hit fell just in front of diving left fielder Allen Cordoba. The Braves have followed a five-game losing streak with five straight wins.
Freeman had four hits and drove in three runs. His second homer tied it in the eighth.
Jim Johnson (2-0) pitched the ninth.
Kurt Suzuki hit a one-out single in the Braves ninth off closer Brandon Maurer (0-1). With two outs, pinch runner Chase d’Arnaud advanced to third on Emilio Bonifacio’s bloop single in front of Cordoba’s dive.
An intentional walk to Ender Inciarte loaded the bases for Swanson, whose first career game-ending hit again fell beyond the reach of a charging Cordoba.
Pictured is footage of the suspect police are looking for in connection with a Thursday robbery at the Rite Aid Pharmacy on Delaware Avenue. He is described as 6-foot black man with a red hooded sweatshirt and black pants.
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Marysville Police are looking for a man who brandished a gun and stole an undetermined amount of prescription drugs from the Marysville Rite Aid Pharmacy Thursday.
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The Boston Red Sox season is just beginning, and the Boston Celtics and Bruins are in the playoffs.
NESN.com’s Courtney Cox hit up Hurricane O’Reilly’s for the bar’s pregame Bruins party courtesy of Bud Light to ask fans what makes being a Boston sports fan so great.
Chukwudi Akasike, Gibson Achonu and Friday Amobi Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has described corruption as one of the reasons Nigerians are facing hardship. Osinbajo said corruption, which had been in the country for many years, contributed a lot to the economic challenges affecting Nigeria. Explaining that the Federal Government was investigating a $ 15bn defence […]
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April 5 Galmed Pharmaceuticals Ltd:
* Galmed Pharmaceuticals to present at international liver congress data that shows aramchol™ has a potential direct effect on liver fibrosis
* Data suggest a dual effect of aramchol on fibrosis and an improvement of fatty acid oxidation
* Data also suggest a direct impact on collagen producing cells which results in reversing fibrosis Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The Washington Redskins are in their bye during Week 5 of the 2017 NFL season. Since the Burgundy and Gold are not playing this Sunday, the break in-game play provides an opportunity to list the top five touchdown plays of the first four games this year.
5. Vernon Davis 18-yard pass from Kirk Cousins
The fifth best touchdown scored by the Redskins took place in the 27-10 Week 3 victory over the Oakland Raiders on Sunday Night Football. Tight end Vernon Davis caught an 18 yards touchdown reception from quarterback Kirk Cousins at the 3:48-minute mark of the second quarter. The scoring reception allowed the Redskins to take a 14-0 into halftime and signaled a dominant performance Washington would have over Oakland in prime time.
NORRIDGEWOCK - Edward G. Ellis, 71, passed away August 10, 2017 at his home in Norridgewock surrounded by his family.
He was born March 6, 1946 in Skowhegan, the son of Harold and Myrtie (Blair) Ellis. He was educated in the schools of Skowhegan and worked for many years at Norwock Shoe as a bottom cementer.
He is survived by his wife, Ann-Marie (Blanchette) Ellis of Norridgewock; children, Laura and Randy; 2 brothers, Harold and friend Marge Butler, Larry and wife Judy; 3 sisters, Geraldine Chapin, Charlene and husband Jerry, Marie and husband Donald; many grandchildren and many great grandchildren.
At Edwards request there will be no services.
Arrangements under the direction and care of Dan & Scott's Cremation & Funeral Service, 445 Waterville Road, Skowhegan, ME 04976.
Capstone Asset Management Co. increased its stake in Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce by 7.4% during the first quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission .
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× Legionnaires’ is still a problem at Quincy veterans home, CDC says
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — A report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says there continues to be issues with Legionnaire’s disease at an Illinois Veterans Home despite improvements.
The Herald-Whig reports that the state Department of Public Health released the findings Tuesday.
The report was created in February following the investigation of cases of Legionnaire’s disease at the Quincy facility. CDC experts tested more than 20 water samples and had one sample test positive for the presence of Legionella bacteria.
The report says continued cases of the disease in a few of the buildings on campus are likely tied to aging pluming and materials. The report also says the age and underlying medical conditions of veterans at the residence make them more susceptible to Legionnaire’ disease.
According to the report, the facility has improved pneumonia surveillance and testing protocols.
$1,000 reward offered for info on man who exposed his genitals
Police are offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of a man who exposed his genitals while seated inside a car in May in west suburban Naperville.
About 2:20 p.m. May 16, officers responded to the area of 111th Street and Route 59 for a report of a man seated in his car with his genitals exposed, according to Naperville Crime Stoppers.
The witness described the man as white, in his early 30s, 5-foot-10, average build, with dirty blonde hair and facial stubble. He was inside a red Mitsubishi Eclipse convertible with a black cloth top and white stripe that went across the bumper.
Anyone with information should contact Crime Stoppers at (630) 420-6006 or www.napervillecrimestoppers.com.
A porn star gets $130,000 for hush money from Donald Trump's lawyer and Trump did not know? Give me a break! Nice picture of Stormy and our Prexy.
Now Stormy and her accoutrements are on the TV talk circuit.
I don't think even Houdini could get out of this mess. I wonder what our First Lady thinks.
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During Manchester City’s 2-1 victory over West Ham United last weekend, commentator Martin Tyler asked a simple question. “They can’t keep winning 2-1 every weekend, can they?”
Well, perhaps they can. Pep Guardiola’s side won their fourth consecutive Premier League game by two goals to one yesterday, and this time it felt like a doubly significant result.
The Manchester derby was billed as the game of the season so far, and it’s tempting to say that United’s defeat could make it the game that ended the title race. The gap is now 11 points between first and second, and at this rate it will not be long before City are out of reach. The ensuing brawl between the two sides suggests that United probably know it, too.
At least the battle for the top four is starting to heat up, with an impressive Tottenham side gaining ground on Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea this weekend.
And at the other end...
LOS ANGELES — America Ferrera is a mom for the first time. The "Ugly Betty" actress wrote on Instagram on Tuesday that she and husband Ryan Piers Williams were welcoming "Sebastian Piers Williams — aka Baz!"
She added that all three of them are "happy, healthy and totally in love."
The 34-year-old actress and her husband announced on New Year's Eve that they were expecting their first child. The couple got married in June 2011.
Ferrera and Williams held a baby shower in March that included Ferrera's former "Ugly Betty" cast mates like Ana Ortiz and Mark Indelicato.
Recently, Ferrera showed off her baby bump in a photo shoot for a Levi's line that benefited Everytown for Gun Safety.
Halloween is one of our favorite holidays at JustJared.com so we are getting ready for the big day this year with a 31 Days of Halloween series!
And if anyone knows a thing or two about celebrating the holiday, it’s Heidi Klum.
The stunning model and America’s Got Talent judge has hosted an annual Halloween party for nearly two decades, and it always looks like a blast – but it’s her jaw-dropping costumes year after year that make it one of the season’s most anticipated events!
We’ve rounded up Heidi‘s most incredible Halloween looks from over the years. Take a look below!
See all of Heidi‘s looks over the years…
Betty Boop (2002)
Golden Warrior (2003)
Skeleton Witch (2004)
Vampire (2005)
The Forbidden Fruit & Snake (2006)
Cat (2007)
Kali, the Hindu Goddess (2008)
Crow (2009)
Transformer (2010)
Ape (2011)
Cleopatra (2012)
Old Lady (2013)
Butterfly (2014)
Jessica Rabbit (2015)
Heidi Clone (2016)
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOTV) – This season, Applebee’s focuses on abundant value. Their full plate of food gives you your money’s worth! Chicken, shrimp, steak… the bold combinations are hot off the grill. We get a behind the scenes look at what takes place in the kitchen to get your meal off the menu and onto your plate! Complete with fried onion tanglers, garlic mashed potatoes, fresh coleslaw, and steamed broccoli, the delicious sizzling dinner is a great meal any night of the week!
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Villagers travel on a raft through flood waters in Lakhimpur district, 380km from Guwahati. Photo: AFP
Guwahati: Heavy monsoon rains have unleashed landslides and floods that have killed at least 160 people and displaced millions of others across northern India, southern Nepal and Bangladesh.
Officials said on Monday they were still trying to determine the scale of the disaster, with casualties and damage reported in multiple locations across the Himalayan foothills of South Asia.
The seasonal floodwaters damaged bridges, toppled power lines and washed away thousands of homes in the northeastern Indian state of Assam. Officials say people have been killed by drowning or being caught inside collapsing houses or beneath falling trees.
In neighbouring Nepal, police spokesman Pushkar Karki were searching for 85 people reported missing after rivers burst their banks and killed at least 75. Another 20 people died over the last few days in Bangladesh.
Barney's vacation wasn't as good as his owners since the cat was stolen, recovered and taken to the Tri-City Animal Shelter before neighbors bailed him out. Barney first came into contact with the Pasco police when they were called to investigate suspicious circumstances in the 4800 block of Tamarisk Drive on Saturday.
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Recall how Google, last week, outed a Conservative employee and his critique of Google personnel practices, then bullied him with public opprobrium, then fired him.
Google Chief Executive Sundar Pichai was going to have an all-hands town hall this week to address the matter, but then, after employees expressed concerns
about their safety and worried they may be “outed” publicly for asking a question in the Town Hall[,]
he cancelled the whole affair. The company put the original teapot tempest into the public’s eye, but when allegedly faced with the same outcome for themselves, they skittered back into their baseboard holes in the walls.
Aside from the breathtaking hypocrisy of this sorry charade, this illustrates an old maxim: bullies are cowards, and Google management and Google’s Precious Ones employees are just the same.
MOREAU, N.Y. (NEWS10) – Christopher Miranda admitted to charges in a fatal crash that took the life of one of his passengers and seriously injured the other.
Miranda, 18, pleaded guilty to manslaughter and vehicular assault in the crash that killed 16-year-old Zachary Brown on August 31.
Prosecutors say Miranda was intoxicated and speeding at 104 miles per hour down Bluebird Road in Moreau last august when he lost control of his car.
Miranda’s sentencing is scheduled for April.
Bank of England ‘not fully transparent’ during financial crisis
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An appeal has been made for help to track down a Hungarian woman and her young son.
Police are trying to trace Barbara Bogdan, 20, originally from Hungary, and her 15-month-old boy Kevin.
They were last seen in Dewsbury on the morning of January 25, then in Wakefield later that day when they took the 12.42pm free bus from Pinderfields Hospital into the city.
Inspector Dorian James said: “We are urging anyone who knows Barbara Bogdan and her son who can help us to find her to please get in contact.
“She is not in any trouble with the police, but we just want to speak to her to make sure her and her son are okay.
“We understand she’s had links to the Dewsbury Moor and Batley areas since coming to the UK and believe that she is still in the country.”
Anyone with information is asked to call West Yorkshire Police on 101, quoting log 1216 of January 26.
April 28 (Reuters) -
* Iqiyi signs licensing agreement with Netflix for popular shows
* Iqiyi- deal covers Netflix's premium shows such as sci-fi series black mirror and stranger things for simultaneous premier in china
* Iqiyi- deal also expected to help drive out pirated contents in chinese market by feeding local viewers with copyrighted contents of high definition
* Iqiyi-Licensing agreement with Netflix to give iqiyi streaming rights in china to netflix's popular dramas, cartoons, documentaries and reality shows Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Daveigh Kennastyn Jones and Julia Haisley Jones, were born December, 30th at 11:40 a.m.
They were welcomed into the world by their proud parents Karin Kelly and Brian Kelly.
They wanted to let everyone know and share with all of you! Congratulations.
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A teenage boy is due in court today accused of attempting to kill a woman in Sheffield.
The 15-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, is charged with attempted murder over a knife attack on a 24-year-old woman in Gibbons Drive, Norton, at 12.05am on Sunday.
CRIME: Knife-wielding thugs threaten staff during cash raids at two Sheffield Co-op stores
The boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, also faces a charge of possessing an offensive weapon.
POLICE: Bomb threats received at hundreds of schools and colleges across the UK
He has been remanded in custody and is due to appear at Sheffield Youth Court today.
VIDEO: Police hunting gunmen after shooting in Sheffield city centre
A 25-year-old man also arrested over the stabbing has been released from police custody without charge.
The injured woman remains in a serious but stable condition in hospital.
FILE - In this Nov. 11, 2015, file frame from jailhouse surveillance video recorded at Denver's Downtown Detention Center, released by the Denver Department of Safety via the law firm Killmer, Lane & Newman, LLP, 50 year-old homeless man Michael Marshall, with a white material on his face, is wheeled out in a restraint chair by Denver sheriff's deputies after becoming aggressive with another inmate. He choked on his own vomit, lost consciousness and died later at a hospital. A police watchdog says the sheriff's department mishandled its internal investigation of the jail staff involved. Killmer, Lane & Newman, LLP via AP, File Denver Department of Safety
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – More construction this weekend will be shutting down a portion of a Wichita highway.
Crews will be installing the final four steel bridge beams for the northbound I-235 ramp to westbound Kellogg. This time, however, only northbound lanes on I-235 will be closed.
The closure will begin this Saturday at 6:00 in the morning. Southbound lanes will not be impacted.
If you are driving northbound and are looking to get back on I-235, you’ll have to get off at Southwest Blvd. and turn left toward West Street. Once you’re on West St. head toward Kellogg and jump onto westbound Kellogg and take the exit ramp to get back on northbound I-235.
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GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) -- Green Bay Packers running back Ty Montgomery is listed as doubtful to play against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday because of broken ribs.
Montgomery got hurt in last week's win over the Chicago Bears. He appeared to be wearing a flak jacket under his jersey while practicing on a limited basis this week.
Backup running back Jamaal Williams, who hurt his knee in the Bears game, was dropped from the injury report on Friday and should be available against Dallas.
Receiver Davante Adams was listed as questionable. He remains in the concussion protocol following a helmet-to-helmet hit by Bears linebacker Danny Trevathan, though he has been moving around well at practice.
Also questionable are offensive tackles David Bakhtiari (hamstring), Bryan Bulaga (ankle), cornerback Davon House (quad) and defensive tackle Mike Daniels (hip).
CHESTER, Pa. (AP) — Borek Dockal had a penalty-kick goal in the 87th minute and two assists, helping the Philadelphia Union beat the Chicago Fire 3-1 on Wednesday night.
Philadelphia (5-5-3) is unbeaten in its last four matches — with three victories. Chicago (4-7-2) has allowed multiple goals in 11 of its last 15 road games.
Ilsinho put Philadelphia in front in the 44th minute. He chested Dockal’s chipped pass at the corner of the 18-yard box, split two defenders and scored from a difficult angle. Cory Burke made it 2-0 in the 51st with an open header of Dockal’s cross.
Alan Gordon scored in his second straight game to pull Chicago within one in the 56th. Brandt Bronico ran past the defense for a through ball, dribbled alone along the right side and crossed it to Gordon for an easy tap-in.
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Why is some perfume water called cologne?
Joe Snedeker headed to Independence Honda in Bloomsburg to ask folks there if they know where the word cologne came from.
Khartoum — The Minister of Communications and Information Technology Dr. Tahani Abdullah Attia has stressed Sudan's concern with the necessary infrastructure to fulfil the e-government project.
During her address to the Joint Workshop between her Ministry and the Ministry of Industry Sunday at the Center for Industrial Research and Consultations, the minister said that the ability of government sectors and agencies to use electronic activities has become possible after obtaining political support, legislative framework, insurance, standards and all e-government requirements.
For his part, the State Minister at the Ministry of Industry Dr. Abdu Dawood Suleiman praised the cooperation between the two ministries, pointing out that it would benefit the industry and manufacturers to develop the industries and link them electronically, noting the development of the content of training, referring to the training of 60,000 professional and craftsmen as well as more training at all states through Modern technology.
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SAINT JOHN, N.B.—A New Brunswick lighthouse almost as old as Confederation has been destroyed by a fire.
The Saint John fire department says it was notified of the blaze at the Swift Point Lighthouse on the Saint John River in the city’s Green Head area around 10 p.m. Tuesday local time.
Division chief Mark Wilson says the site is remote and required firefighters to trek into the woods on foot with their gear for a couple kilometres.
“It was challenging getting water into it because it was a long, old dirt road with heavy brush and forest,” said Wilson in a phone interview Wednesday.
Wilson said by the time officials arrived on scene, the Canadian Coast Guard-owned lighthouse — a white four-sided tapered structure with a red top — had collapsed.
Australian T20 trio Travis Head, Alex Carey and D'Arcy Short have all been granted a release from the national squad so they can appear in Sunday's Big Bash final between the Hurricanes and Strikers.
MORE: Controversial boundary-rope catch as England down PM XI
Fast bowler Billy Stanlake wasn't quite so lucky and will have to stay with the national squad due to a "tougher workload".
The inclusion of Head in particular is a massive boost for the Strikers after he hit 85 runs in a semi-final against the Renegades to secure Adelaide's spot in the decider.
Short meanwhile is a welcome addition to the Hurricanes top order despite recent shaky form, with the opener hitting 96 the last time he faced the Strikers.
All three released players will fly to Adelaide from Sydney on Sunday morning after Australia's match with New Zealand on Saturday night, with the trio then expected to link back up with the national squad in Hobart on Monday.
SAN DIEGO — A wheelchair athlete who was injured after organizers of a San Diego marathon altered the course has been awarded $4 million.
The San Diego Union-Tribune says a jury this week ruled for Craig Blanchette in a negligence lawsuit against organizers of the 2014 Rock ‘n’ Roll marathon.
Blanchette, a former Olympian, says on the morning of the race, organizers narrowed part of the course by eliminating one lane without telling the racers.
Blanchette says he was doing about 20 mph when his wheelchair slammed into a car. The crash broke his collarbone and several ribs, tore his rotator cuff and ended his career as an elite racer.
A representative for the race organizer, Competitor Group Inc., told the Union-Tribune that the company doesn’t comment on ongoing litigation.
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A man found with a head injury on a St Helens street had suffered a fall.
The man, in his 20s, was taken to hospital after being discovered by a police patrol in St Helens yesterday morning.
Officers found the man while out on patrol on Hall Street at 5.15am.
It was unclear whether his injuries were caused by a fall or an attack, leading to part of the road being cordoned off as detectives launched an investigation into how the man suffered his injuries. They were not believed to be life threatening.
A police spokesperson said: “An investigation has concluded that the male was injured as a result of an accidental fall and as such officers are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident.
“The male is continuing to recover in hospital.”
March 19 (Reuters) - Delek Us Holdings Inc:
* DELEK US HOLDINGS - SIGNED, CLOSED SALE OF ALTAIR PARAMOUNT & DELEK’S PARAMOUNT, CALIFORNIA REFINING & PIPELINE ASSETS TO WORLD ENERGY LLC AFFILIATE
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With the warm weather approaching, many residents will pick up around their yards. Staring Monday, households can take that to the yard waste site.
AMERICUS, Ga — The Americus Police Department says officers have made the first murder related arrests of the year.
A press release says 20-year-old Benard T. Hollis and 17-year-old Shameka Waters are both in Sumter County Jail and face charges for felony murder and aggravated assault.
Police say officers responded to two stabbing victims on Dixon Drive just before 5 p.m. New Year’s Day. A third stabbing victim, 27-year-old David R. Grimes, was found a block away behind Cherokee Elementary School at about 5:30 p.m.
Police say Grimes later died after being rushed to a local hospital. The earlier two stabbing victims are recovering at Phoebe Sumter Regional Hospital.
Americus Police and the GBI continue to investigate the cases.
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Stock investors returned to Lagos Customs Street in the trading week to February 2 in continuation of their bargain hunting attitude.
Most listed Nigerian stocks still trade at prices below their book value while a few stocks still trade at prices below recommended target price.
As demand remained high at the Nigerian bourse in the trading week under review, the value of listed equities increased by N328billion to N16.019trillion as against N15.691trillion recorded at week-open.
Analysts say despite pockets of sell-off seen recently at the Nigerian bourse, there remains a pool of untapped potential in the stock market.
The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) All Share Index (ASI) which opened last week at 43,773.76 points rose to 44,639.99 points on Friday, which indicates 1.98percent gain week-on-week (WoW).
The Nigerian stock market’s Year-to-Date (YtD) returns currently stands at +16.73percent well ahead of other African markets.
WARREN, Ohio (WYTV) – A 15-month-old stopped breathing and went into cardiac arrest after swimming in Warren Wednesday evening, according to dispatch reports. Now police are asking why.
Officers arrived at the home in the 200 block of Homewood Avenue SE about 6:30 p.m.
According to a report from Trumbull County 911, police were told the little girl was found in the pool, not breathing. She was taken to Trumbull Memorial Hospital’s emergency room but her condition is not known.
Police were asked to get a sample of the pool water and treat it as a crime scene, according to dispatch.
The report said a woman at the scene was taken in for questioning.
DENVER | The Denver Nuggets have agreed to a multiyear deal with rookie forward Michael Porter Jr.
Porter was taken by the Nuggets with the 14th overall pick in the draft last month. He was considered a top-five selection before a back injury that required surgery limited him to three games at Missouri in 2017-18.
The 6-foot-10 Porter was hampered by back and hip soreness during pre-draft workouts. He recently said he’s ready to go.
Porter averaged 36.2 points and 13.6 rebounds his senior year at Nathan Hale High School in Seattle. He was the MVP of the McDonald’s All-American Game and captured both the Naismith and Gatorade player of the year honors. The other players to accomplish that feat include Dwight Howard, LeBron James, Chris Webber and Alonzo Mourning.
A newly-built pedestrian bridge near Miami’s Florida International University collapsed on Thursday, March 15, falling on top of an unknown number of people and cars.The Miami Herald reported the bridge collapsed over six lanes of traffic on Tamiami Trail, a busy road.The Miami-Dade Fire Department confirmed multiple people were injured, but the exact number and extent of injuries were not reported. Credit: Joshua Jahnke via Storyful
McKee/Staten Island Tech finished the week strong to defeat Tottenville in the quarterfinals round of Best of the Island's PSAL cheerleading teams.
Since Thursday afternoon, MSIT outvoted Tottenville, 2,705-1,523.
MSIT received 7,518 votes (56.01%), while Tottenville collected a more than respectable 5,905 votes (43.99%).
MSIT advances to the semifinals round to join Susan Wagner and CSI/McCown. Next week will be the final quarterfinals matchup as Curtis faces Port Richmond for the final slot.
That matchup begins on Monday so watch out for that poll!
Barcelona, Aug 14 (IANS) Catalan football giants FC Barcelona on Monday announced the signing of Brazilian midfielder Paulinho on a four-year contract from Chinese side Guangzhou Evergrande.
The 29-year-old Paulinho, whose transfer cost 40 million euros ($47 million), is set to undergo a medical test prior to signing the contract on Thursday, reports Efe.
Paulinho's contract is set to include a buyout clause worth up to 120 million euros ($142 million).
Paulinho is the fourth player to join Barcelona this transfer window, following defenders Nelson Semedo and Marlon Santos and forward Gerard Deulofeu.
The announcement came hours after Barcelona were defeated 1-3 by Real Madrid in the first leg of the Spanish Super Cup at their home stadium, Camp Nou.
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ELMIRA, NY (18 NEWS) – Harriette Hoyt, the mother who abandoned her eight-month-old baby in a garbage bag outside of a home on Walnut St., in the City of Elmira last August, has been sentenced to serve nine years in prison.
Hoyt agreed to plead guilty to attempted murder in the second degree back in December in order to receive a lesser sentence.
If Hoyt had gone to trial and was found guilty of attempted murder, she could have faced up to 25 years in prison.
Along with her sentence, Hoyt will also serve five years of probation following her release. She also signed an order of protection stating that she not have contact with her child for the next nine years.
The baby, Sabrina, who was found after 72 hours, has been placed with a foster family and is doing well.
Higbee played 34 of 48 offensive snaps but wasn't targeted during Sunday's 43-35 loss to Philadelphia.
After a respectable showing in Week 12 (three receptions for 48 yards) against New Orleans, Higbee has only been targeted twice the past two games. He remains atop the depth chart, but rookie tight end Gerald Everett has been more involved in the passing attack, including catching a touchdown last week against Arizona. While the changing of the guard might not fully happen over the final weeks of the 2017 campaign, the writing is on the wall that Everett will likely leapfrog Higbee for good next season.
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Greek-born slalom canoeist Sideris Tasiadis found the focus and drive to win Olympic silver after embracing his new German surroundings.
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It was late August 2005 when a group of mountaineers based in Vrilissia, northern Athens, arrived on Icaria with the aim of mapping the Aegean island’s network of mountain paths, which up until then were mostly uncharted and had in many cases become impassable.
Claims by an Ozaukee County judge that his colleagues are guilty of criminal misconduct are baseless, an investigator said Tuesday.
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Jeremy Corbyn has urged Labour to welcome "young energy" into the party amid claims his hard left supporters have been intimidating and bullying opponents.
The long-standing Haringay Council leader Claire Kober announced she was quitting after a campaign of "sexism" and" bullying" by Mr Corbyn's supporters over a controversial PFI housing deal.
She had been ordered by the party's ruling national executive committee (NEC) to pause plans to use a private finance deal to help pay for new homes after an outcry among many residents in the borough.
Jeremy Corbyn today applauded the NEC's highly unusual decision to intervene in local politics in a speech to the Labour local government conference in Nottingham.
He said Labour councillors should welcome "mass participation" in the the party to "move on from Tory austerity and the failed privatisation obsession".
Summer music festivals have become know for their styles, and EDM events have a particular set of looks to match the flash and bombast of the sound and the visuals booming and beaming from the stages.
This past weekend, the fourth edition of ÎleSoniq 2017 went down at the new alternative Parc Jean-Drapeau site
For more on the festival, see our report and artist photo gallery. Here are some of the looks on display at ÎleSoniq 2017:
Despite the abundant rainfall we’ve received lately, our region has a solid track record of an overall dry climate. So, it’s always good for area farmers and ranchers to learn new ways to farm and ranch in our arid region. That’s why local producers should consider attending the Texas Tech Field Tour, which is coming up Friday in New Deal.
Several topics will be covered to inform producers about alternative crops and pasture options for limited water conditions.
For more information, use the link below:
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Authorities say a Castana, Iowa man has died in a single-vehicle weekend crash in Monona County.
The Iowa State Patrol says 31-year-old Matthew Davis died of injuries he sustained when he lost control of the vehicle he was driving and rolled into a ditch shortly before midnight on Saturday.
The vehicle rolled multiple times and Davis was ejected.
He was the only occupant.
A passing motorist discovered the accident.
The Patrol says the accident happened on county road L-20 south of Ticonic,
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is looking for a man that deputies said stole a woman's credit card.
Investigators said the man used the credit card at a Dalton, Georgia store twice after the victim's car was broken into in Polk County.
If you have any information, call the Polk County Sheriff's Office at 423-338-4540.
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QUETTA: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Tuesday handed death sentence to the rapist and murderer of a minor girl in Quetta.
The family of the minor has expressed satisfaction over the verdict.
On September 14, 2014, the convict, Junaid Shehzad, raped and killed seven-year-old Sehar Batool and threw her body in a garbage dump.
The police arrested Shehzad under suspicion, and he later confessed the crime. The police presented the challan in the court along with statements by 12 witnesses.
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SYDNEY Nearly 2,000 asylum seekers held in a remote detention centre in Papua New Guinea (PNG) for more than two years will receive A$70 million (S$73 million) in compensation, after the Australian government agreed to settle their court case yesterday.
About 1,900 men who were detained at the facility between November 2012 and December 2014 filed legal claims last year against the Australian government and two contractors who ran the camp on PNG's Manus Island.
The camp is one of two Australian facilities for processing asylum seekers that have attracted criticism from the UN and rights groups because of their harsh conditions and allegations of systemic abuse.
Lawyers representing the men said the Australian government and security companies G4S and Broadspectrum, now owned by Ferrovial, would collectively pay the compensation.
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – A business owner accused of tricking local companies into believing he’s a registered architect has pleaded guilty.
Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced the felony charges against Paul Newman, President of Cohesion Studios in Operation Vandelay Industries.
Newman pleaded guilty to defrauding business owners in Albany, Rensselaer and Saratoga Counties, using a license number he found online.
He faces up to seven years in prison plus restitution.
FRANKFURT — European businesses are unsettled as they watch the U.S. and China collide over trade.
And for good reason: the nascent global trade war presents the biggest threat to the economic upswing that has helped the region get past its financial crisis.
In theory, some European companies could benefit, jumping into market niches if Chinese businesses are kept out of the U.S. market. But that would only be a few companies or sectors.
When your entire economy is heavily dependent on trade, an overall slowdown in global commerce caused by tit-for-tat import taxes provokes fear and undermines confidence.
And that’s just what’s happening in Europe. By one measure, business confidence has fallen in six of the past seven months in Germany, where exports are almost half of annual economic output.
University public health training center gets federal grant
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — A University of Arizona training center has received a $4 million federal grant to help improve the public health system in the United States.
The university says the regional training center at the Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health will use the funding for webinars and other avenues of training.
The college's training center specializes in childhood obesity, the opioid epidemic and mental health and is one of 10 university-based regional public health training centers under the Public Health Learning Network.
NORTH CENTRAL OHIO — Two to three inches of snow are possible from Sunday through Monday in north central Ohio.
However, if a storm track holds together, Tuesday and Tuesday night could see another 5-8 inches of snow falling in this part of Ohio.
At least that’s the forecast as of Friday evening according to The Weather Channel and the website weather.com.
Snow will start later in the day Tuesday and continue through the night when 5- to 8 inches of wet, heavy snow is possible.
Of course, this forecast is subject to change.
The rain-snow line as of now is projected to be south of Crawford and Richland County, and if that line changes, so will the amount of snow received in this part of the state.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A suspect in the surprise-attack shooting deaths of two men in Kansas City, Missouri, is now charged in a woman’s killing.
Prosecutors on Friday charged 22-year-old Fredrick Demond Scott of Kansas City with first-degree murder and armed criminal action in the shooting death of 64-year-old Karen Harmeyer of Grandview.
The indictment didn’t include details of the death but KCTV reports an officer was called in July to investigate a dead body. Once the officer arrived, witnesses told him about Harmeyer, who lived in woods behind a church.
The officer entered the campsite and found her decomposed body inside a tent.
Scott previously was charged in two killings and is a person of interest in three others. All those victims were older white men. Scott is black.
The men were shot in surprise attacks, some near recreation trails.
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SIX MILE — Work is underway to create 10 cabins at Mile Creek Park in Six Mile.
Pickens County administrator Gerald Wilson said last week that the scheduled completion date on the project is sometime in mid-August.
The cabins will have easy access to Lake Keowee and will include one queen bedroom and one bathroom along with bunk beds, a loft and a futon.
At least six of the cabins will sleep six, and others will sleep four, Wilson said.
Wilson said that as part of the Duke Energy relicensing project, the county received $300,000 to put toward a project.
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* Pool Corporation reports record first quarter results and updates 2017 earnings guidance range
* Q1 earnings per share $0.52
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.40 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Q1 sales $546.4 million versus I/B/E/S view $522.8 million
* Sees FY 2017 earnings per share $4.12 to $4.32
* Pool Corp - during Q1 of 2017, adopted accounting standards update (ASU) 2016-09
* Pool Corp - expect adoption impact of new ASU to add to $0.30 per diluted share to previously reported earnings guidance range of $3.80 to $4.00 per diluted share
* Pool- adoption of ASU resulted in tax benefit recorded in provision for income taxes, positive impact on net income, EPS, among other things in quarter
* Pool - adoption of ASU in quarter resulted in increase of about 500,000 diluted weighted average shares outstanding used to calculate earnings per diluted share Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Sara Ali Khan, Jhanvi Kapoor
Sara Ali Khan and Jhanvi Kapoor are two star kids who are already immensely popular much before their debuts thanks to social media. They have dedicated fans who consistently follow their journeys and share it with all of us. Ahead of their upcoming debuts, these two future actresses were spotted out at dinner together.
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The National Transportation Safety Board issued a preliminary report about the plane that went missing off of Molokai on Dec. 30, 2016
The NTSB says the Cessna most likely crashed in the ocean.
Air traffic control data shows the plane entered a descending right turn seconds after it reached a maximum altitude of roughly 2,500 feet over open water northwest of the Kaunakakai airport.
Officials believe Michael Childers was the piloting during the flight.
The plane was carrying two passengers, Whitney Thomas and John Mizuno, who were heading back to Oahu.
Rescue crews looked for the trio for several days while family and friends continued their own search.
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MIZZOU JUST NEVER LEARNS: No matter how low their enrollment dips, Mizzou keeps doubling down on the social justice nonsense.
My old school doesn’t seem to be teaching much anymore, either.
FILE PHOTO: A Hungarian policeman patrols the Hungary-Serbia border, which was recently fortified by a second fence, near the village of Gara, Hungary March 2, 2017. REUTERS/Laszlo Balogh
BUDAPEST Hungary has completed a second fence along its border with Serbia, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Friday, adding that the European Union should be less critical of Turkey when it relies so heavily on Ankara's cooperation to stem the flow of migrants.
"It is 155-kilometre long and 3 metres high, and is able to stop any masses of people," Orban told state radio.
"Turkey is a member of NATO, and therefore, is our ally. So we must not treat Turkey as if it was a state who is not our ally, and we must give the due respect to the Turkish people and their President," Orban added.
(Reporting by Krisztina Than; editing by Richard Lough)
The colours of the Samsung Galaxy S8 have been leaked in photos, showing the phone has a shiny black rear panel.
Renders of the phone show shiny black and silvery grey versions of the device.
Yesterday, a shiny black version of the device appeared on Benjamin Geskin's Twitter feed, however, it doesn't look as though this is the final Galaxy S8 design, because Geskin describes himself as a designer who makes "realistic renders based on rumours and leaks."
Rumours suggest the Samsung Galaxy S8 will have a larger screen than the S7, although there's a possibilty it'll launch in two flavours like the Galaxy S6.
Other colour variations that have leaked in renders include a purple colour, blue coral, which is a purpley blue iteration, rose gold, classic gold and the usual white and silver, though all should be taken with a pinch of salt.
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2017 Spring Training began for the Cardinals on Tuesday, February 14th with pitchers and catchers holding their first workout of the spring. Cardinals manager Mike Matheny knows this 2017 edition will be better than last year's team that failed to make the post season for the first time since 2010.
Fox 2 Sports reporter Zac Choate is in Jupiter, Florida with the Cardinals and has the day one report.
Hood Magazine’s 2018 Teach Of The Year Nominations
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Every day, amazing teachers are helping students across the Sioux Empire learn, grow, and succeed. A special contest returns to recognize one of them as “Teacher of the Year.”
Steff from Hood Magazine joins us, along with 2017’s Teacher of the Year, Kali Gottsleben
Debt-laden telecom operator Reliance Communications today reported widening of its loss to Rs 6,883 crore in the three months ended March 2018, mainly due to impairment charges.
The company's total comprehensive loss stood at Rs 94 crore in the year-ago period, it said in a BSE filing.
Total income of the Anil Ambani-led firm declined to Rs 407 crore in the reported quarter from Rs 852 crore in the corresponding period of the previous fiscal.
During the year ended March 31, 2018, the company has reported a loss of Rs 9,867 crore as against Rs 1,797 crore during the previous year.
A former River Oaks star student once called the next Steve Jobs is now accused of fraud in a case involving $700 million.Elizabeth Holmes agreed to give up control of her blood-testing startup company Theranos on Wednesday and pay half a million to settle the charges.According to the SEC, Holmes started the company in 2003, pitching it as a cheaper way to run dozens of blood tests.But former employees came forward saying the technology was a fraud, and their tests could actually put patients at risk of having conditions misdiagnosed or even ignored.Holmes was once considered the nation's youngest female billionaire.Her family moved to Houston in the early 90's and she attended St. John's School.Her former headmaster once told The New York Times she had tireless optimism and a particularly warm smile.
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Emergency responders in Indianapolis have been treating people who’ve overdosed on drugs or substances laced with bug spray.
Indianapolis firefighter Scott Lebherz says some people searching for a greater high have been spraying heavy-duty insect spray on marijuana, tobacco and even banana leaves, and then smoking or ingesting it.
Lebherz tells The Indianapolis Star users enter a 45-minute high that leaves them nearly catatonic.
He says considering what insect spray does to bugs, you’ve “got to think what it’s doing to your brain, and your body and everything else.”
Indiana Poison Center medical director Daniel Rusyniak says people abusing bug spray likely already have deep addiction issues.
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Over 5000 years old, Xinaliq is one of the highest, most remote villages in Azerbaijan. Historically it has been extremely isolated due to it’s geographical
location, the Greater Caucasus Mountains creating both a physical and cultural divide between Xinaliq, the rest of Azerbaijan and the outside world.
A new road built in 2006 has allowed unprecedented access.
The borders are now shifting.
Dominion to reconsider facility site near Mount Vernon
MOUNT VERNON, Va. (AP) — A week after Mount Vernon launched a campaign against Dominion Energy's plans to build a natural gas compressor station across the Potomac River from the Virginia estate, the company says it is seeking an alternate location.
The Washington Post reported Tuesday that both Mount Vernon and Dominion said they would work to find a new site for the facility initially planned for Charles County, Maryland.
Dominion spokesman Karl Neddenien says the company is working with George Washington's former estate to "resolve the matter amicably." Neither company officials nor Mount Vernon officials would give the newspaper further details.
Mount Vernon says the facility would disrupt the property's view of the Potomac and pose an environmental threat.
Environmental groups fighting the compressor station say a different site wouldn't ease their concerns.
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With the 2017-18 regular season still more than four months away, the Minnesota Wild announced its seven-game preseason schedule on Tuesday afternoon. It will span nearly two weeks and feature three games at Xcel Energy Center, three road games, and a game against the St. Louis Blues at a location to be announced.
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The logo of the pharmaceutical company Stada Arzneimittel AG is pictured at its headquarters in Bad Vilbel near Frankfurt March 14, 2012. REUTERS/Alex Domanski
FRANKFURT German drugmaker Stada (STAGn.DE), at the centre of a takeover battle between two private equity consortia, said fourth-quarter adjusted net income slipped 4 percent, revising lower preliminary unaudited results it posted earlier this month after fully taking into account a smaller acquisition.
Stada, which also makes branded non-prescription treatments and diagnostic kits, said quarterly adjusted net income declined to 37.4 million euros (32.57 million pounds), down from 38.9 million a year earlier.
It had initially reported a figure of 44 million euros.
In its statement on Wednesday, Stada did not comment on the takeover bids. It is due to hold a press conference at 0730 GMT.
The German company confirmed its targets for 2017 and 2019.
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PC Professor Grace on Harry, Meghan, and the Future of the British Monarchy on LIVE
Providence College Professor of History emeritus, Dr. Richard Grace, appeared on GoLocal LIVE where he spoke to the state of the British monarchy.
Grace spoke to Prince Harry's recent engagement to Meghan Markle, and the role of Great Britain in Israel - and Jerusalem -- as United States President Donald Trump officially recognized the latter as the official capital this week.
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Shares in sausage skin maker Devro have risen by almost a quarter since we picked up a forkful of the stock in January, and this month's interim results suggest the firm is capable of serving up further tasty returns in the form of capital gains and dividends.
Although currency movements helped, it was encouraging to see an 11pc jump in first-half sales to just over £125m, helped by strong demand in Russia, south-east Asia and China, where the firm has a new plant.
That facility is weighing on return capital at the moment, but Devro maintained a high cash conversion despite the sizeable capital outlay. Although pricing in China remains competitive, the volume benefits are considerable and profits, cash and return on capital should all improve as the plant's output increases.
Peter Page, chief executive, expects the site to reach full capacity by the end of the year. In addition, Page's "Devro...
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Iowa prison officials say the flu has contributed to the death of a 29-year-old inmate.
The Iowa Department of Corrections says Rashod Develt Aldridge died Thursday morning at an Iowa City hospital. His cause of death is listed as cardiac arrest, but officials say he had been in the hospital for treatment of complications from a chronic disease and the flu. Officials did not name the chronic disease that plagued Aldridge.
Aldridge was serving a 20-year sentence for voluntary manslaughter and two counts of going armed with intent in the March 2015 stabbing death of his father, 50-year-old Roosevelt Aldridge.
He was sentenced last March.
Differences between them have been obvious: Trump, Trudeau hold their first joint news conference
US President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met for the first time at the White House. The two leaders focused on strengthening their countries’ relationship, free trade and women entrepreneurs, among other topics.
RT’s Gayane Chichakyan talks on the issue.
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HAMILTON - One person is dead following an apartment fire in Hamilton early Friday.
Police say the fire broke out shortly before 1:30 a.m. in a 17-storey building (on Hess Street South).
An unresponsive male was found in the apartment and efforts to resuscitate him were unsuccessful and he died in hospital.
Police say his name won't be released until relatives are notified.
There was no immediate word on what caused the fire.
The Ontario Fire Marshal has been called in to investigate.
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The Last Knight Legion Wave 2 Released in Canada Thanks to cybertron.ca user Pascal we know that the second wave of legion figures from the latest movie line has hit shelves.
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The Buffalo Bills are in disarray with receiver Jordan Matthews chipping his sternum, days after the Bills acquired him.
Police have said they attended the scene of the sudden death of a man in Aughnacloy on Tuesday.
The death occured in the Derrycush Park area of Aughnacloy.
A PSNI spokesperson said a post mortem examination will be carried out in due course.
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ST. PAUL (AP) -- Residents near a proposed large-scale hog farm in Fillmore County want Gov. Mark Dayton's administration to order a full environmental review.
Waukon, Iowa-based Catalpa wants to build a 4,980-sow piglet-producing facility about 10 miles east of Harmony. It would general over 7 million gallons of manure annually in a geologically porous area of southeastern Minnesota.
Around 400 people packed a community meeting last month to express concern over the impacts to groundwater and the odors.
The Land Stewardship Project and Responsible Agriculture in Karst Country organized a bus trip from the area to St. Paul Tuesday so residents could meet with Dayton and Minnesota Pollution Control Agency officials as the comment period on the initial environmental review closes.
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Which club are favourites to win the 2017/18 Europa League?
Arsene Wenger’s side progressed through to the knockout stages of the Europa League after finishing top of their group, ensuring an easier draw in the next round.
However, Arsenal’s path to the final has been made harder with a number of high-profile teams dropping into the competition after being eliminated from the Champions League.
The Gunners will face Swedish outfit Ostersunds in the Round of 32, but could meet one of several big names later on in the tournament.
Atletico Madrid, Borussia Dortmund and Napoli are among those who could derail Arsenal's challenge after being knocked out of the Champions Leage group stages, but who are the bookies backing to lift the trophy?
Take a look through the gallery above to see who are favourites to win the Europa League.
Odds provided by SkyBet, accurate as of 11/12/17.
Three people were hurt in an accident on K-4 Monday afternoon.
According to a release from the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office, just after 4:45, deputies were sent to an injury accident on K-4 near SW Docking Road at milepost 315.
A 2006 Scion XA driven by 36-year-old Amanda Madison of Topeka was eastbound on K-4 when the vehicle drifted on to the shoulder. Madison over corrected and crossed both lanes of the highway and rolled. The vehicle came to rest on its top in the middle of the highway.
Madison and two children suffered minor injuries. All three were taken to a local hospital for treatment and all were wearing their seatbelts. The accident remains under investigation.
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Chief Bob says: If you have a chimney that is used with a wood or pellet device( fireplace, insert, stove or furnace you need to clean the chimney several times a year depending on what you are burning.
The more you use it the more you need to clean it, If you use green wood or burn the fire low you may need to clean more often.
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The Club announced through social media the completion of the registration within 3 days. And in cooperation with the strategic partner, Al Hamriyah Municipality, the summer forum will be held from 08/07/2018 to 02/08/2018.
Rashed Ghanem Al Shamsi, Board Member of Al Hamriyah Club, General Supervisor of Al Hamriyah Forum, said that the activities of the forum will be held for five weeks, for the age of 12 - 15, and for the age groups 8 - 11 years, will be taken into consideration.
Hurricanes freshman Lonnie Walker IV, far right, was named the ACC Rookie of the Week. This is Walker’s first ACC Rookie of the Week honor. David Santiago dsantiago@miamiherald.com
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Van Morrison has announced a new concert DVD/Blu-Ray.
Related: Van Morrison Shares ‘Bring It On Home to Me’ Video
The upcoming release captures Morrison’s intimate 2016 show at the BBC Radio Theatre, as part of the critically acclaimed BBC Radio 2 In Concert series. Among the songs featured in the performance include “Brown Eyed Girl,” “Wild Night,” “Cleaning Windows” and the new track, “Keep Me Singing.”
Bonus features include the “Up On Cyprus Avenue” concert, a milestone show recorded on “Van the Man’s” 70th birthday.
Van Morrison – In Concert is set for release on Feb. 16. Pre-order is available here. Watch the concert trailer below.
On Thursday information was released by the Office of Auditor of Accounts and in a press release State Auditor Thomas Wagner suggested that both parties did a number of things wrong while moving forward with work completed at the High School. During a brief phone conversation Wagner pointed to an audit on construction which found that Michael Horsey of Common Sense Solutions LLC, had purchased a piece of land for about $110,000 knowing the school was interested and then sold it to Sussex Technical School District for $200,000.
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The City Beach is temporarily closed due to utility line maintenance. City officials say that it will be reopened as soon as possible.
The Warming Centre will open its doors tonight for those who need reprieve from the cold.
Temperatures hovered around -25C today and are expected to stay in the -20s overnight.
The Warming Centre was officially open last night for the 2017-2018 winter. Three guests took the opportunity to warm up and have a warm drink, however overnight accommodations were not required.
The Centre will open its doors at 6 p.m. and will remain open until 8 a.m.
If there are no guests prior to midnight the centre will close.
The Warming Centre is located at 480 Fisher Street, Suite 100. Look for the orange door.
Temperatures are expected to be around -20C Tuesday and -25C Wednesday before warming up.
Eight Ghana U-17 players on Monday thrilled fans in Mamprobi when they engaged a select side in a friendly.
Defender Najeeb Yakubu put together the friendly which took place at the Atekwasi Park in Mamprobi.
And he was privilege to have team mates, Sulley Ibrahim, Rashid Alhassan, Mensah Edmund, Aziz Kwame, Isaac Antah, Michael Acquaye and skipper Eric Ayiah to take part in the game.
The match did not fail to live up to the expectation of supporters who throng the venue as fou goal hero at the just ended U-17 tournament in Gabon Eric Ayiah scored a brace to secure 2-0 victory for the Starlets players.
After the game, the U-17 players donated 1,000 cedis to the select side.
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Indian state-run has launched a share sale to qualified institutions to raise at least 30 billion rupees ($466.2 million) with an upsize option for another 20 billion rupees, according a source and a deal term sheet.
Punjab National Bank, the second-biggest state-run lender in the country, is looking to sell the shares at an indicative price of 168 rupees each, according to the source and the term sheet.
The stock closed at 172.95 rupees on Monday.
The total fund-raising of 50 billion rupees, including the upsize option, is aimed at boosting the bank’s capital ratio.
India’s state-run banks are raising funds as part of a recapitalisation plan in which New Delhi will inject 1.35 trillion rupees through recapitalisation bonds, while the lenders are required to raise on their own about 580 billion rupees.
Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Credit Suisse, Goldman Sachs, HSBC, Kotak Mahindra Capital, Morgan Stanley and PNB Investment Services are the banks managing the sale.
Manhunt on in Istanbul after nightclub attack
Some 17,000 police officers have been deployed in the Turkish capital of Istanbul, as the search continues for the gunman who killed at least 39 people celebrating the new year at the Reina nightclub.
No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attack.
Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is vowing to “fight to the end against terrorism”.
Al Jazeera’s Mohammed Jamjoom reports from Istanbul.
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A section of the defintions clause which was blacked out.
The government has published the agreements made in 2014 with D3 Power Generation Ltd, a subsidiary of Shanghai Electric, for the sale of the former BWSC power station and its conversion to use gas.
The documents can be seen here.
They consists of the Electricity Connection agreement, the Fuel Supply agreement, the Operation, Maintenance and Management agreement, the Power Purchase Agreement, Site Services Agreement and Subscription Agreement.
Some parts, ranging from definitions to power purchase rates, have been blanketed out by the Office of the Prime Minister.
The OPM yesterday published contracts with Electrogas for the building of the new power station.
Documents on bank guarantees for the projects are due to be published with a few hours.
Parliament will debate the contracts tomorrow morning.
Todd Heatly calls himself as a “passive” jobseeker. He rarely needs a new job and doesn’t spend time scrolling through listings. But when he sees a good opportunity, he’s the kind of person who goes for it.
“I’m always interested in progressing my career and looking for the next move,” he says. “I might apply for something weekly, or maybe even monthly.”
Todd Heatly is one of the thousands of jobseekers whose personal information may have been compromised in the PageUp data breach. Photo: Wolter Peeters
So when he applied for a job advertised on LinkedIn two years ago, it was something of a familiar routine: following the link and opening an external web page; keying in your details and uploading your CV.
Heatly clicked ‘Submit’, but in this instance, for two years, heard nothing back — that was, until last week, when a strange email arrived in his inbox. The email informed him that personal information contained in his application may now have been “breached”.
“Is this a joke?” he replied.
Legendary Nebraska head football coach and athletic director, Tom Osborne, sat down with Adam Krueger and Ben Stevens today to discuss many topics across college football.
And of course, Osborne shared some thoughts on the 2017 Huskers and what he believes lies ahead for Nebraska this upcoming season.
"Well, it's still football," Osborne said. "I think that Mike Riley and his staff from what I've been able to gather would prefer a pro style offense."
Osborne also discussed the Husker who will orchestrate NU's offense this season, Tanner Lee. Lee participated in the Manning Passing Academy earlier this summer.
"Archie Manning called me up about a month ago or so," Osborne said. "[Manning] told me [Lee] is a very good thrower."
Check out the full interview with Tom Osborne above.
Electrocomponents Plc (ECM.L) said it expected pretax profit for the year ended March to exceed current market expectations, after reporting an 8 percent rise in fourth-quarter revenue on growth recovery in North America and favorable currency impact.
The company, which distributes more than 500,000 electrical products from 2,500 leading suppliers, said North America revenue for the quarter ended in March rose 16 percent. The company will release full-year results in May.
The market expects headline pretax profit for the year in the range of 122.3 million pounds - 124.2 million pounds ($152.7 million - $155.1 million), the company said.
Electrocomponents said it expected weakness in the sterling to push up full-year profit before tax by around 18 million pounds.
(Reporting by Rahul B in Bengaluru; Editing by Amrutha Gayathri)
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* FY revenues from ordinary activities up 28.5% to $29.2 million
* Declares fully franked final dividend for year ending 30 June 2017 of 2 cents per ordinary share
* FY net profit after tax from ordinary activities, before one-off ipo expenses, attributable to owners up 37.1% to $8 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Ryan Walters has loaded up on advanced classes, studied until the wee hours and composed possible graduation speeches in his head as the high-school junior worked to be valedictorian at Heritage High School in Wake Forest, N.C.
But neither he nor any of his classmates will hold the title.
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Nightlife in pictures: Valentino's Bar, Ku Bar and Vault
Nightlife in pictures: Valentino's Bar, Ku Bar and Vault
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This week, Jeff Atkinson provides a snapshot of Middlesbrough nightlife and Barrington Dent, Sam Edge Photography, of Stockton nightlife
Featured are nights from Valentino's Bar, Middlesbrough. Plus nights from Ku Bar and Vault, Stockton
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PTAB Nixes Claims In Corning-Licensed Fiber Optic Patents
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 4:50 PM EST) -- The Patent Trial and Appeal Board found Friday that claims in two fiber optic patents asserted by a Corning unit in infringement litigation are unpatentable, handing a win to Panduit Corp. in an America Invents Act inter partes review.
In a final written decision, the PTAB said that Panduit had adequately demonstrated that a number of claims in two patents belonging to CCS Technology Inc. are invalid as both anticipated and obvious, in light of prior art. Corning Optical Communications LLC is the exclusive licensee of...
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Tamar Ilana and Demetri Petsalakis perform songs from around the Mediterranean and original compostions. 9 pm. $10.
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Dancers Tam Rapp and BDash brought the hype this Christmas season at World of Dance New York 2017.
Watch them break it down when their track switches from “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy” from The Nutcracker to Lil Pump‘s “Gucci Gang.”
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December sees the much-anticipated release of the latest Star Wars film The Last Jedi starring Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Adam Driver, Daisy Ridley and John Boyega.
The film's official UK release date is Friday, December 15, however, it premieres on the 13th and avid Star Wars fans can catch midnight showings of the latest instalment of the sci-fi franchise in Northampton.
Vue Northampton is showing Star Wars: The Last Jedi at 12.01am in both 2D and 3D on Wednesday, December 13.
Cineworld Northampton is also showing The Last Jedi shortly after midnight on December 13 at 12.05am in both 2D and 3D.
The Errol Flynn Filmhouse has no scheduled times for the 13th, but is showing the film on the 14th, as are both Vue and Cineworld who have several time slots listed on their websites.
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VANCOUVER — A familiar voice is set to take over the mike on CBC Vancouver’s morning show.
The station has announced Stephen Quinn will become the new host of The Early Edition starting Jan. 2.
He’ll take over from longtime host Rick Cluff, who will retire later this month following 41 years at the public broadcaster.
Quinn currently hosts the afternoon program On The Coast after eight years as a civic affairs reporter for CBC.
He says hosting The Early Edition is a dream job and he’s proud to be part of the team.
Gloria Macarenko, host of the noon show BC Almanac, will helm On The Coast.
44News has formed a Community Coalition with local businesses that want to help support non-profits and give back. Mesker Park Zoo is a part of that group. Melissa Schroeder spoke with Erik Beck with Mesker Park Zoo. They spoke about the penguin exhibit, which is currently being designed and funded through a partnership between the City of Evansville and the Evansville Zoological Society.
For more information, visit Mesker Park Zoo.
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Galway Bay fm newsroom – Plans for a controversial private car park in Tuam have been withdrawn.
Joseph O’Toole of Supervalu had applied for permission to install a temporary staff car park for a duration of five years.
The site for the proposed development at Townparks would have been located within a Zone of Archaeological Potential.
The planned works were also close to a number of protected structures.
County planners had been due to make a decision on the plans this week, after it considered a number of submissions on the proposal.
However, the planning application has now been withdrawn.
It’s not yet known if the developer plans to submit a new application for the car park development.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, also sent similar messages to President Jinping on the occasion.
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A person was seriously injured after a tree hit them in Cromwell.
The incident happened on Coles Road.
The Cromwell Fire Department said a tree was being taken down when the incident happened.
The tree hit the ground then kicked back and hit the person.
The person was taken to Hartford Hospital with serious injuries.
The person has not been identified.
Stay tuned to Eyewitness News for updates on this story.
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Signs opposing the rezoning of a neighborhood on Pleasant Street in Concord are seen in the yards of the properties that would be affected on Monday, May 22, 2017. The zoning change was requested by Concord Orthopaedics as they look to expand.
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FILE - This Oct. 14, 2016 booking photo provided by the Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office in Wichita, Kan., shows Patrick Eugene Stein. Stein is one of three members of a militia group are set to stand trial on charges alleging they were plotting to bomb a mosque and a southwestern Kansas apartment complex IN 2016 where Somali refugees live. Gavin Wright, Stein and Curtis Allen have pleaded not guilty to charges including conspiracy to use a weapon of mass destruction. Their trial is scheduled to start Tuesday, March 20, 2017 in Wichita. Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office via AP File)
First Class Face-Off: The Hollywood Reporter Flies the L.A.-NYC Corridor Four Times for 36 Hours Straight
Pass the organic ice cream and Baileys! An intrepid THR editor tests the ultra-luxe services of American, Delta, JetBlue and United, breezing through security, munching on parsnip mousse and cocooning in a pod at 30,000 feet.
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Floyd Mayweather Jr. said Wednesday he will come out of retirement to face UFC star Conor McGregor in a boxing match on Aug. 26.Mayweather, who retired in September 2015 after winning all 49 of his pro fights, will face a mixed martial arts fighter who has never been in a scheduled 12-round fight at the MGM Grand arena. The fight will take place in a boxing ring and be governed by boxing rules.Mayweather said "it's official" on his Instagram account next to a picture of both fighters.McGregor tweeted "THE FIGHT IS ON" several minutes earlier, posting a picture of himself next to one of Mayweather's father, Floyd Sr.Mayweather will fight at the relatively advanced age of 41 in a bout that McGregor has been pushing for months. It finally came together over the last few days, and Nevada boxing officials on Wednesday approved the date for a Mayweather Promotions bout.
China Everbright Bank Company Limited -- Moody's take rating actions on 19 Chinese commercial banks and 4 Chinese subsidiaries of international banks
Walker County firefighters battled a house fire in Rossville Monday morning. It happened on North Jenkins Road. A firefighter tells Channel 3 the homeowner escaped through a window. No word right now on what caused the fire. Stay with us on air and online as this story develops.
LAUDERHILL, FLA. (WSVN) - Several homes have been damaged and two people were injured after a crane collapsed in Lauderhill.
Lauderhill Fire Rescue crews responded to the scene near Northwest 11th Street and 44th Terrace, just before 4 p.m., Wednesday.
According fire rescuers, there are at least two injuries: the crane operator and an occupant of one of the homes.
Crews said the crane was erecting a Florida Power and Light Pole when it toppled over.
It remains unknown how many homes have been effected by the collapse.
Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.
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Gal Gadot is opening up to new experiences!
The 32-year-old Wonder Woman actress appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Thursday night (October 5) in New York City ahead of her Saturday Night Live debut.
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During her appearance, Gal and Jimmy discussed Halloween and candy. At one point, the late night TV host revealed that Gal had never had a Reese’s Pieces peanut butter cup – so he brought her some to try!
Watch Gal‘s reaction to eating a Reese’s for the first time below!
One of the reasons the state legislature changed the rules to help keep the question of legalizing marijuana in Michigan off the ballot was because legislators believed voters would approve it. Results of a new EPIC-MRA statewide survey pretty much double down on that sentiment.
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DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - St. Mary's Hospital in Decatur has a new addition just in time for spring.
In honor of Earth Day, the hospital planted a butterfly bush earlier Tuesday.
Workers planted the bush next to the cancer care center, so oncology patients could see it from their windows.
Workers hope the bush gives everyone the opportunity to connect more to nature.
There is a growing sense among executives that the trade market is going to be active this offseason fueled by these factors: 1. Arguably the worst free-agent starting-pitching class ever...
Local group, Signal Band, has a released a new song, Ani Ba Yo Love,
The band says the song represents the slowing down of Bouyon from its customary pace and channeling it into emotional energy.
It says the Creole colloquial expression, “Ani Ba Yo Love,” which translates to “Just Give Them Love,” seeks to cleanse the souls of humanity and introduce the idea of offering LOVE to everyone, whether deserved or undeserved.
The song was written and performed by Sheldon “Shelly” Alfred.
It was composed by Sheldon Alfred and Dernel Green and was mixed by Dernel Green.
The song was mastered by Precision Productions, Trinidad & Tobago.
Visuals were provided by Niles Parker.
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The Kern County Coroner's Office said Friday that a 15-year-old girl, who was found dead in a Bakersfield garage earlier this week, was strangled. In a news release, the coroner's office said the cause of death was "manual strangulation."
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Rapper Cardi B’s star continues to rise as she is set to appear in Amazon’s Super Bowl ad on Sunday.
The Bronx-native set records throughout 2017. Her song “Bodak Yellow (Money Moves)” climbed to the top spot on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart last year. She is the first person of Dominican descent to claim the top spot and the first solo female rapper to do so since Lauryn Hill in 1998. The song stayed on top for three straight weeks, tying with Taylor Swift’s “Look What You Made Me Do” as the longest running female at the number one spot that year. She is also the first woman to have five singles in the top ten at the same time on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop chart.
Now she is kicking off 2018 with a feature in a major Super Bowl ad.
Chef Gordon Ramsay, Pitch Perfect actress Rebel Wilson, and Oscar-winning actor Anthony Hopkins also appear in the ad, titled “Alex Loses Her Voice.”
Ernest Eugene Stephens, 55, of Dunlap, died at his home, Monday, May 21, 2018.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Beatrice Pittman Stephens.
Survivors include his wife, Patricia Lynn Johnson Stephens; brother, Houston Bennett, Ft. Oglethorpe; and nieces and nephews.
There will be no services at this time.
An online guestbook is at www.ewtonfuneralhome.com.
Ewton Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Dunlap was in charge of arrangements.
Boris Johnson has defended a letter he wrote warning of a harder border on the island of Ireland after Brexit.
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The Frankfurt zoo is showing off its first lion cubs in 15 years.
The mother, Zarina, gave birth to triplets April 14, and kept a close eye on her offspring as they took their first steps in the zoo's lion enclosure on Wednesday.
The father, 12-year-old Kumar, is being kept apart from 6-year-old Zarina and the cubs until zookeepers are sure that the mother will tolerate his presence. The Asian lion cubs haven't yet been named, and keepers believe — but aren't yet sure — that two of them are male.
Guyer (neck) moved his rehab assignment to Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday. He started in center field and went 1-for-5 with a run scored in Columbus' 7-5 win over Buffalo.
Guyer has now appeared in four total rehab games, though the hit he recorded Tuesday was his first in 17 at-bats. The poor results at the plate aren't expected to impact Guyer's timeline for returning from the 10-day disabled list, which could happen at some point this weekend. Guyer will likely settle back into a short-side platoon role in the outfield upon rejoining the Indians.
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RCMP confirm a man and a woman in their 20s have died after a single-vehicle crash in Gatineau Park overnight.
Police were called to the Champlain Parkway near the Champlain Lookout late Tuesday night.
The cause of the crash is under investigation, but Mounties suggest speed might have played a role.
They’re asking drivers in the area to respect the speed limit.
The identities of the victims have not yet been released.
Young girl in Barbados became Florida Panthers biggest fan
An 11-year-old native of Barbados had just participated in a Florida Panthers hockey clinic in her country, it was her first exposure to hockey, and she met Florida Panthers defensemen Alex Petrovic and Ian McCoshen.
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NORMAN, Okla. — Ana Llanusa made a career-high six 3-pointers and tied her career high with 27 points, leading Oklahoma to a 76-57 upset of No. 21 West Virginia on Saturday.
Vionise Pierre-Louis had 13 points and five blocked shots, giving her 201 in her career, and Maddie Manning had 12 points for the Sooners (12-11, 7-5 Big 12).
Katrina Pardee had 13 points to lead the Mountaineers (17-6, 5-6). Leading scorer Teana Muldrow (20.5) had a season-low five points, just her second game without double figures.
Muldrow's free throw midway through the third quarter tied the game at 35. The Sooners reeled off the next nine points and led 53-41 entering the fourth quarter. Manning scored the first five points in the last quarter for another 9-0 run.
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The weather didn’t stop gardening fans who were interested in growing their own cucumbers.
Cold Lake and District FCSS hosted a silly science garden gnome seed starter program to get a head start on Community ChooseWell Garden Gnomes summer program that starts in July.
The event called the School’s Out Silly Science Garden Gnome Seed Starters program taught children about healthy eating and growing their own vegetables.
Local children had a choice of planting tomatoes, mint, peas and cucumbers. Later they sat back and watched the Gnomeo and Juliet movie featuring garden gnomes.
The community gardening program runs in the summer starting from July 13.
It helps families and children learn gardening and inspires them to start their own garden.
An alligator stood in for the Easter Bunny and surprised a family Sunday morning when the reptile was found on their porch.
The 9-foot alligator ascended a 15-foot staircase, broke a screen and climbed through a doorway, rearranging furniture in its wake.
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“I knocked on the door, and sure enough it was a live gator,” Steve Polston told WCBD.
A trapper from the Department of Natural Resources came to remove the gator.
The wildlife expert estimated the gator to be 60 years old. He said a fence that was recently installed likely blocked the gator from its usual migratory path to a breeding pond.
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Trump administration is allowing more employers to opt out of providing no-cost birth control to women for religious and moral reasons.
The administration has issued a long-expected revision to Obama-era rules.
The rules require most companies to provide birth control as preventive care for women, at no additional cost.
Under the Affordable Care Act, preventive services are supposed to be free of charge to employees and their dependents. The Trump administration’s revision issued Friday expands a religious exemption that previously applied to houses of worship, religiously affiliated nonprofit groups, and closely-held private companies.
The share of women employees paying their own money for birth control pills has plunged to under 4 percent, from 21 percent, since contraception became a covered preventive health benefit, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation.
Bryson Harpole of Ward didn't only set a new bar for shortnose gar in Arkansas's fishing records on Nov. 1, 2016; he crushed the old record for unrestricted tackle. His bowfishing catch from Cypress Bayou WMA weighed an impressive 11 pounds, 12 ounces and measured over a yard long at 36.8 inches.
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Steven Wilson has released another new track, The Same Asylum As Before, from his anticipated fifth solo album To The Bone.
Wilson made the stream available via his website, stating of the new album, “My fifth record is in many ways inspired by the hugely ambitious progressive pop records that I loved in my youth (think Peter Gabriel’s So, Kate Bush’s Hounds Of Love, Talk Talk’s Colour of Spring and Tears For Fears’ Seeds of Love). Lyrically, the album’s eleven tracks veer from the paranoid chaos of the current era in which truth can apparently be a flexible notion, observations of the everyday lives of refugees, terrorists and religious fundamentalists, and a welcome shot of some of the most joyous wide-eyed escapism I’ve created in my career so far. Something for all the family!”
To The Bone, Wilson’s debut for new label Caroline, will be released on August 13. The album can be pre-ordered via Wilson’s website.
Eleven-year-old Bobby Graves may have only caught the tail end of a century's worth of deferred promises on New York's Second Avenue subway. But he's already seen enough to treat the project with extreme skepticism.
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President Donald Trump is holding a rally in Louisville, Kentucky next Monday.
Trump's campaign says the president will be at the Kentucky Exposition Center on March 20th at 7:30 p.m. eastern time.
The campaign is calling the event a rally.
You can register up to two tickets to attend by following this link.
A Columbia man finds himself charged with 11 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor, according to the Attorney General's Office.
Devan Eichelberger, state investigators said, distributed images of child pornography.
If convicted, Eichelberger could see 10 years in prison on each count.
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Indian industrialist Vijay Mallya's "good times" seems to be at an end after the Scotland Yard arrested him in London on Tuesday after India's months-long campaign for his arrest. He had evaded repeated summons from the Supreme Court in the loan default case against him.
Mallya was also granted bail, after which he tweeted on Tuesday saying, "Usual Indian media hype. Extradition hearing in Court started today as expected." However, the arrest is a start towards making the loan defaulter pay up the thousands of crores he has so far not paid the banks.
While Mallya tweeted about how court hearing being on expected lines, his earlier tweets about about Bahrain Grand Prix, showed a very casual and an unprepared Mallya for what was to come.
After media reported on Mallya's arrest Twitter erupted with jokes on how Mallya was out on bail within an hour of his arrest. One Twitter user joked how Mallya was out on bail before Indians found out about it.
The price on Tesla's (TSLA -0.9% ) cheapest vehicle - the 75kWh Model S - has been dropped $7.5K to $69.5K. Alongside, the all glass roff and automatic rear power liftgate have been made standard equipment.
That might be upsetting to buyers who just ordered the 60kWh model for $68K (now discontinued), but Tesla has also dropped the price of upgrading to a 75kWh battery from $9K to $2K.
The Model X 60-to-75kWh upgrade now costs only $6.5K vs. $9.5K previously.
The changes come ahead of the release of the Model 3 (whose base price should be about half of that $69.5K).
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi's only abortion clinic sues state after governor signs nation's most restrictive abortion law.
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Jessica Simpson couldn't be prouder of her 5-year-old daughter Maxwell Johnson, who just so happened to receive her preschool diploma today. The pop singer-turned-businesswoman celebrated her little girl's big day on Instagram with two adorable snapshots of Maxwell dressed in a royal blue cap and gown.
"Spread your wings and prepare to fly for you have become a butterfly," Simpson captioned a photo of the kindergarten-bound kiddie. "#kindergartenherewecome #MAXIDREW," she added.
In another photo of Maxwell jumping for joy with a silly smile spread across her face, Jessica expressed how most mamas feel when their kids are growing up. "Someone is excited for kindergarten! How do all you moms do it? I need help," the celeb said. Aww!
A poll conducted by Spanish newspaper Marca quizzed Real fans on who they most want at the club next season.
Mbappe is one of the best young players on the planet and could move for a world-record fee this summer.
De Gea, meanwhile, is the Spain No.1 and has been lined up by Real chiefs for a move to Manchester United.
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But Real fans have decided they would prefer it if Theo Hernandez - a 19-year-old left-back from Atletico - was the club's transfer priority.
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On 2 February 2018 at 13:00, an SMM patrol consisting of six SMM members and two armoured vehicles was positioned at an abandoned gas station on road M04 about 2.5km south-west of “DPR”-controlled Yasynuvata (16km north-east of Donetsk), about 2km east of the contact line. Between 13:00 and 13:50, the SMM recorded five undetermined explosions, 11 shots of infantry fighting vehicle (BMP-2) cannon (30mm) fire and 34 bursts and shots of heavy-machine-gun and small-arms fire, all 1-2km west. Between 13:50 and 14:08, the SMM heard uncountable overlapping bursts and shots of heavy-machine-gun and small-arms fire 1-2km west. At 14:08, five SMM members were standing in between the SMM’s armoured vehicles when they heard the hissing sound of three bullets flying west to east over their heads and saw one of the bullets land 10-15m east of the SMM. The SMM patrol immediately left the area and returned safely to its base in Donetsk city at 14:55.
Paul Kaye was so dedicated to blues that he left New York City and planted roots in Chicago. That dedication is evidenced on his debut album, Playin’ It Cool . Kaye has played with such giants in his genre as Honeyboy Edwards and Buddy Guy. His approach to guitar playing incorporates techniques associated with his adopted Windy City and mixes it up with recollections of Mississippi’s trance blues ala Junior Kimbrough and some bottleneck jamming to affect the feel of Hawaiian steel guitar. Kaye and his Cartel aren’t reinventing any wheels on Cool , but it’s worth some leisurely spins for listeners already fond of modern blues.
Paul Kaye and The Blues Cartel play from 6-9 p.m. on Tuesday, April 11 at Parkside 23, 2300 Pilgrim Square Drive, Brookfield.
The second White Lion Wednesday event of the 2018 season took place at The Shops at Marketplace.
This year, outdoor beer garden will run through Sept. 12, hitting four venues: One Financial Plaza, The Shops at Marketplace, the newly renovated Monarch Plaza and MGM Springfield Plaza.
The weekly event runs from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., featuring a complete selection of White Lion Brewing Company beers, wine, food from local vendors and live music.
Want to catch the next event? The next White Lion Wednesday will take place on Wednesday, June 6 at Monarch Plaza.
NZD/USD reversed lower this month, mainly due to a rebound in the US dollar, but also due to expectations the RBNZ would sound more dovish at it MPS, explains Imre Speizer, Research Analyst at Westpac.
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“Those expectations were dashed, with the RBNZ delivering a largely unchanged press release and OCR forecast.”
“So now we’re back to watching the US dollar (and risk sentiment), but there is still the overhang of extremely large long NZD/USD positions, according to the CFTC, to clear.”
“We thus adopt a negative outlook for the week ahead, targeting sub-0.73.”
THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — Israel's president and Greece's prime minister have attended a foundation ceremony for a holocaust museum in the Greek city of Thessaloniki, which lost 97 percent of its Jewish community in German World War II death camps.
Reuven Rivlin and Alexis Tsipras symbolically planted two olive trees on the plot.
The scheduled six-story building will be built by 2020, next to the northern city's old railway station, from which some 55,000 Thessaloniki Jews were forced into goods wagons for the camps. About 50,000 died there.
Tsipras said Tuesday the museum will fulfill an old debt for the city, some 40 percent of whose pre-war population was Jewish.
Overall, some 90 percent of Greece's Jewish population was murdered by Nazi forces during the war.
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PESCADERO, Calif. -- A mountain lion is suspected of snatching a dog from a California bedroom where a woman and a small child were sleeping.
The incident occurred around 3 a.m. Monday, KCBS reports. The bedroom's French doors were slightly open to let in fresh air.
Victoria Fought said the dog began to bark, which woke her up. That's when she saw the shadow of another animal enter the room and take the 15-pound Portuguese Podengo.
“As soon as I saw it walk out, I said, ‘That’s a lion,'” she said.
Deputies searched the area and found paw prints comparable to a mountain lion.
Following the incident, Fought said she's said she is going to take further measures to protect herself and her daughter.
"(I'm) going get like a lock or something," Fought told KABC. "So the door only opens a little bit."
The Zambia Correctional Service has said that incarcerated UPND leader Hakainde Hichilema is being treated fairly like any other remandee. Zambia Correctional Service Public relations Officer Brian Mooya says Mr Hichilema is being looked after in accordance with available facilities at Mukobeko Maximum Correctional Centre in Kabwe.
Mr Mooya said that the Correctional Service does not discriminate persons detained in its facilities based on their social class, religion, tribe or any other status. He has assured the UPND and other concerned people that Mr. Hichilema is in safe custody like any other incarcerated person at Mukobeko Maximum Security Correctional Centre.
Mr Mooya, however, said that the Correctional Service is disappointed that the UPND through its spokesperson Charles Kakoma is claiming that Mr Hichilema is being dehumanized in his cell at Mukobeko.
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The Railway Department states that nearly 20 trains to be used by office goers have been added to the service today for the convenience of the commuters.
The General Manager S.M Abeywickrama said that the trains will run along the upcountry, coastal and Kelani railway lines covering all the main rail lines.
The CEO added that steps will be taken regarding employees who do not report for work before the end of the day.
He said that the military may be engaged if needed to secure railway property.
According to the General Manager, the police is currently deployed in all railway stations and trains.
Meanwhile, the Railway Trade Unions say that they will continue their strike action for the fourth day due to the failure of discussions held last afternoon.
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Democrat Doug Jones and Republican Roy Moore, accused of sexual misconduct involving numerous teenage girls face off in special Alabama Senate race on Tuesday.
Alabama voters go to the polls Tuesday in a Senate special election that has captured the attention of the nation.
Much of the spotlight on Republican Roy Moore, accused of dating and molesting teenage girls when he was in his 30's. He has had a controversial career as a prosecutor and judge but still leads in many polls.
Democrat Doug Jones is crisscrossing the state, shaking as many hands and talking to as many voters as he can, while pointing out Moore is not.
"It only goes to show that he cares more about his personal agenda than he does about the people of Alabama," Jones says.
Moore has been mostly absent from the campaign trail for the last week and continues to deny allegations of sexual misconduct.
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The Warren County Sheriff's Office is searching for three missing foster children. Through investigations, police determined that Amber Smith, 17, Jasmine Davis, 15, and Jasmine's baby Mya Davis, 1, ran away from their home at 212 Countrywood Place on foot.
Police believe an unknown subject with a vehicle aided in the trio's escape. All three juveniles are registered as missing persons.
Anyone with information regarding their whereabouts is encouraged to call the Warren County Sheriff's Office at 270-842-1633.
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MOSCOW — The Kremlin is warning that Moscow could respond quid pro quo if Washington restricts operations of Russian news outlets in the United States.
Russian President Vladimir Putin's spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, said Friday that Russian state-funded RT television network and Sputnik news agency had come under "unprecedented pressure" in the U.S.
RT said it faces a U.S. demand to register as a foreign agent and provide detailed personal data for its staff, the request it said amounts to an attempt to push it out of the U.S. media market.
Madison Conley, Karlee Edmonds, Jordan Johnson, Laura Elizbeth Pullins, and Zayne Warrens were named the recipients of the 2017 Ohio Valley Bank 4-H Scholarship. To date, the bank has helped 217 4-H members pay for college through the program.
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BERLIN German Chancellor Angela Merkel was appalled by the attack on a bus carrying players from football club Borussia Dortmund (BVB) on Tuesday, her spokesman said on Wednesday.
"The chancellor was last night, like people in Dortmund, like millions everywhere, appalled by the attack on the BVB team bus," spokesman said Steffen Seibert told a government news conference.
"One can only be relieved that the consequences were not worse," he said, praising Dortmund fans for lodging AS Monaco fans after their Champions League match was postponed until Wednesday evening.
Seibert added that investigators were doing everything in their power to track down the perpetrator, or perpetrators.
(Reporting by Joseph Nasr and Paul Carrel)
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Man arrested in fatal shooting on New Year's Eve in Largo
LARGO — A 19-year-old man has been arrested in the fatal shooting of a 24-year-old man on New Year's Eve, according to Largo police.
Police said they were called at 11:30 p.m. Saturday to 616 Rosery Road, where Quade Gifford was found dead. Investigators questioned Jared Compton at the Largo Police Department on Sunday, when police said he implicated himself in Gifford's death.
Compton was taken to Pinellas County Jail on a charge of first-degree murder. The investigation is ongoing.
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DES MOINES COUNTY, Iowa -- Two eastern Iowa correctional officers were hospitalized after being attacked by inmates.
The Des Moines County Sheriff's Office says one officer was pinned down and brutally attacked by three male inmates in the jail's maximum security area. Officers from three area departments were called to assist with the incident and help pull the officer out of the cell. A second correctional officer was also hurt in the attack and sent to the hospital.
The jail is currently on lock down and the incident is under investigation.
There’s a little more pain at the pump for drivers lately. Gas prices have been on the rise through mid summer. Fuel Price Analyst Trilby Lundberg says that prices have risen 8 cents on average and there are a few reasons for that.
In Kenosha it costs about two dollars 33 cents for a gallon of regular.
The Packers and Lions battled it out on Sunday night in a matchup for the NFC North title, and the game was close through the first three quarters.
Quarterback Aaron Rodgers, though, broke the game open by throwing a 10-yard dime to Geronimo Allison for a touchdown, and a two-score lead.
He rubbed it in afterward by turning toward Lions fans and doing his signature “Discount Double Check” belt celebration.
Rodgers loves sticking it to the team’s division rivals.
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The Detroit Tigers have had their ups and downs in three-plus seasons under Brad Ausmus, but the first couple weeks of April have never been much of a problem. The Tigers improved to 8-4 with a win at Cleveland on Sunday and took two of three in that series with the Indians.
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Researchers at the University of Victoria have patented a protein that could one day be a trump card against syphilis.
Several agencies are responding to the Chattanooga airport for a plane in distress Friday night.
According to the Hamilton County 911 call log, the agencies were called to the scene around 9:45 p.m.
Details are limited at this time but officials confirm the response and say no injuries have been reported.
Channel 3 has a crew on its way to the scene.
Stay with WRCBtv.com for updates to this story.
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"Both of our moms didn't know what that meant and so it resulted in [this]," Hanna explained, showing the throwback photos of her and Jennifer.
"I myself didn't know what a 'half up half down' hairstyle was back then so I was unaware of the mistake and went along with it," she added.
Police responded to the area of Belle Terrace and New Stine Road in Southwest Bakersfield around 12:24 p.m. Tuesday for reports of a shooting. Officials located the victim and found that the suspect shot rounds but wasn't shooting at the victim, it was a negligent discharge of a firearm.
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Police detectives in Janesville and Oregon believe a pair of burglaries this week at two gun shops in southern Wisconsin are connected.
Burglars smashed the glass in a door at CTR Firearms in Janesville, but they weren’t able to steal anything because the firearms were locked down. Three hours later, burglars entered Max Creek Outdoors in Oregon through a ventilation shaft and got away with 17 firearms. Video surveillance shows one of the suspects at both crime scenes.
Investigators do not think the thefts are related to a burglary at Armageddon Supplies Monday night, during which several handguns were stolen.
CAUGHT ON DASH CAM: Dash cam has captured a nightmare moment for any driver who has travelled behind a fully loaded truck on the Bruce Hwy.
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The incident occurred in the northbound lanes of the Bruce Hwy late last month.
The vehicle fitted with a dash cam is travelling in the inside lane while a fully loaded semi-trailer travels slightly ahead in the outside lane.
In an instant, a large chunk of material falls from the truck's trailer on to the highway.
The driver can be heard exclaiming "s***, s***, s***" before his vehicle slams into the object and swerves violently.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal environmental regulators say they'll consult with states on managing contamination from a range of long-used non-stick coatings.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said Monday it would hold a May summit with state officials. The session will focus on a family of industrial chemicals used for decades in everything from non-stick pans to food wrappers to bags for microwaveable popcorn. The chemicals are known as perfluoralkyls and polyfluoralkyls, or PFAs. Studies now link long-term exposure to the industrial chemicals to increased risks of cancer, hormone changes and other disturbances.
Researchers say water supplies serving millions of Americans show potentially dangerous levels of the contaminants.
The EPA says it will use input from state officials to develop a new management plan for the chemicals this year.
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US president Donald Trump is being investigated by special counsel Robert Mueller for possible obstruction of justice, the Washington Post reported on Wednesday, citing unnamed officials.
Mr Mueller is investigating alleged Russia interference in the 2016 US presidential election and possible collusion with the Trump campaign.
Former FBI director James Comey told Congress last week he believes he was fired by Mr Trump to undermine the agency’s Russia inquiry.
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Restaurant owner near Florida International University pedestrian bridge that collapsed explains on 'Shepard Smith Reporting' what she and her husband saw during the aftermath of the collapse.
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Caster Semenya was a consummate winner of the two-lapper as she clocked a personal best and world-leading 1min 55.16sec to claim gold at the IAAF World Championships in London.
Kraft, Others Revive Egg Price-Fix Claims At 3rd Circ.
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 10:47 PM EST) -- The Third Circuit revived claims by Kraft Foods Inc. and others that certain suppliers conspired to fix the prices of eggs, finding in an issue of first impression that direct purchasers of an allegedly fixed-price product can sue even if some of the products come from nonconspirators.
A three-judge panel trotted out a 35-year-old U.S. Supreme Court decision to create a framework for establishing standing in price-rigging antitrust cases in which buyers purchased products that come from multiple suppliers, finding that even if some of the...
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For anyone who wants to get in on the next wave of workforce housing in Breckenridge, Friday's deadline to apply for the upcoming lottery at Blue 52 is fast approaching.
Applications for the Blue 52 workforce-housing development in Breckenridge can be downloaded at Blue52Breckenridge.com or picked up at Summit Combined Housing Authority, 110 Ski Hill Road, Breckenridge.
People will need to submit their applications to the Summit Combined Housing Authority with a conditional lender approval and $35 non-refundable application fee.
On June 15, there will be a lottery to determine which applicants will be offered contracts, and move-ins are expected from July to November.
For more, go to the website or call Coldwell Banker Mountain Properties at 970-306-6785 or 970-485-1571.
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These machines hope to reduce dust during almond harvesting in the Central Valley
Gabriele Ludwig, director or sustainability and environmental affairs with the Almond Board of California, explains the issues related to dust during the harvest season. At the Van Duyn Family Farms in Escalon on Tuesday, three companies – Exact Harvesting Systems, Flory and Jack Rabbit – showed off their machinery that reduces dust.
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Saginaw Township officials think they have a new resource to help developers build homes on smaller sized parcels.
Township Manager Rob Grose estimates there are 17 to 20 sites between seven and nine acres scattered throughout the community where the same sized homes could be built on a piece of land roughly 65 feet wide and 120 feet deep.
Grose explained such homes could be attractive to both first time buyers and older couples who don’t want to do so much yard work.
He spoke following approval of the proposal by Township trustees Monday night.
Grose adds the idea has been under consideration for about a decade or so and is similar to what’s been done in parts of suburban Detroit.
BERLIN (Reuters) - The German government’s aim is to ensure that Opel retains research and development activities in Germany after the brand’s sale to Peugeot, an economy ministry spokesman said on Wednesday when asked about reports that a research site could be closed.
FILE PHOTO: The Opel headquarters are pictured during the TechDay Opel in Ruesselsheim, Germany June 11, 2018. REUTERS/Ralph Orlowski/File Photo
“I don’t want to comment or speculate on press reports, but what is clear is that we have a position on Opel and the minister has always said that the aim must be to keep jobs, sites and also research and development in Germany,” the spokesman told a regular government news conference.
Le Monde newspaper reported on Tuesday that France’s PSA was looking to sell part of Opel’s R&D operations to help to restore profitability to the loss-making unit.
Billie Lowe Malicoat, 86, of Sled Creek Road Duff, TN passed away Saturday, March 17, 2018 at his home.
He was born April 18, 1931 in Clairfield, TN.
Bill was preceded in death by his father: Creed Malicoat, Sr.; mother, Olcie Malicoat; brothers, Edward, George, Creed, Jr., Thomas, Raymond, Ben; sisters, Sarah Jane, Mary, Faye.
He is survived by brother: Berlin Malicoat and wife Viki; and a multitude of nieces and nephews whom he loved dearly.
Funeral services were held Monday, March 19 at the Funeral Home with Rev. Paul Cox and Brother Clyde Davis officiating.
Burial followed in the Hall Cemetery in Pioneer, TN.
Harp Funeral Home of Jellico is in charge of arrangements.
China investigates former party boss of Bank of Jiangsu over graft
SHANGHAI, Feb 15 (Reuters) - A former Communist Party boss at China's Bank of Jiangsu is being investigated for suspected corruption, the party's graft-busting body said on Wednesday.
Wang Jianhua is suspected of "severe disciplinary violations", the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection said in a brief statement, using its normal euphemism for corruption. It gave no other details.
Wang had previously held the post of Communist Party Secretary of Lianyungang, a city in Jiangsu province, before taking the current role at the bank.
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Brian and Laurie Chubb have three sons, all of whom always wanted to attend Texas A&M University. So in 2015, when the Chubbs' oldest son, Garrett, was a junior and their middle child, Ben, was a freshman at the school, they decided it was time to cut their housing costs.
"We realized it would be smarter to invest in a property instead of paying rent for all those years," said Brian Chubb, who works in pharmaceutical sales and lives in Spring Branch, Texas, with Laurie and their youngest son, Brady.
The Chubbs purchased a four-bedroom house in College Station, Texas, in December 2015, and their two older sons moved in the following school year, along with renters. Brady, 18, has been accepted to Texas A&M for next year, and will move into the house after completing a freshman-year stint in a dorm room.
New rules around smoking outside of the Saddledome are causing mixed reactions among Flames fans.
In an email from the Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corp. to Flames season ticket holders, the organization announced that smoking is banned inside and outside the Scotiabank Saddledome, and exiting and re-entering the arena will no longer be permitted during events, sporting or non-sporting.
The new policy aligns with similar practices at NHL arenas across Canada, which outside of Calgary already ban re-entry during events as well as smoking on the premises.
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VANCOUVER — U.S.-based Hecla Mining (NYSE: HL) has highlighted operational innovation as a key strategic pillar because it is convinced the industry stands on a technological "tipping point" that will pave the way for the next generation of mines. The company hosted...
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Storm Offense Much Improved
Storm Offense Much Improved
The Sioux Falls Storm face a critical game to end the regular season Saturday night at Iowa. They pounded the Barnstormers 70-13 early in the season but Iowa has won 11 straight and the 2 teams are tied with 13-2 records with Wichita Falls right behind at 12-3. The Storm offense has been a little bit up and down but Kurtiss Riggs likes where they’re at down the stretch.
Goodrum (illness) is starting at first base and hitting fifth Wednesday against the Angels.
Goodrum is back in action after being withheld from Tuesday's starting nine due to a bout of heat exhaustion. The 26-year-old utility man is hitting .250/.314/.481 with five homers and five stolen bases across 38 games this season. He'll face two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani in his first game back.
While filming his “God’s Plan” video there in February, the Canadian rapper donated $25,000 to the school and promised to give the athletes new uniforms that he would design himself, according to EURWeb.com.
According to Drake’s Instagram Story showing off the new uniform designs, the rapper has delivered on his promise.
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BEIRUT — Syrian President Bashar Assad is threatening to attack a region held by U.S.-backed Kurdish fighters in northeastern Syria if talks fail to bring the area back under Damascus’ authority.
Assad said in an interview with Russia Today television which aired on Thursday that the U.S. troops, who operate air bases and outposts in the Kurdish-administered region, will have to leave country.
He says he has opened the door to negotiations with the Kurdish-run administration while also preparing to “liberate by force.”
Forces loyal to Assad, who is backed by Russia and Iran, and the Syrian Kurds have clashed sporadically over the eastern oil province of Deir el-Zour. They led rival fronts against Islamic State militants last year, and they maintain a protracted front against each other along the Euphrates River.
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The UK and the Guide Dogs charity breed and trains 1500 new guide dogs every year.
For International Guide Dogs Day the BBC went behind the scenes to meet the guide dogs of tomorrow.
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Tulsa Police need help identifying three people possibly connected to a stolen truck.
According to police, a 2003 GMC 3500 pickup was left in the roadway of East 11th Street near Highway 169 on November 25, 2017.
They said three people were seen trying to work on the truck before being picked up by someone.
Police said a “helpful citizen” gave the three a ride, but not before the three took additional items from the truck.
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Tuesday marked the highest temperature in Portland this year thus far, but 80 degrees in April hasn’t been entirely uncommon recently, according to the National Weather Service in Portland. The weather hit at least 80 degrees six times in 2016 including over a four day stretch beginning April 17.
Portland last hit 79 degrees on April 24 in 1999, but first set the mark in 1963, the weather service said.
OSLO, April 5 Norway's Seafood Council said on Wednesday: ** Norwegian seafood exports grew by 17 percent in March to 8.9 billion crowns ($1.04 billion) year-on-year ** Volumes decreased by 14 percent to 216,000 tonnes over the same period ** Norway exported 95,143 tonnes of salmon, the most popular type of fish sold, worth 6.3 billion crowns in March ** The value of salmon exports increased by 1.1 billion crowns, or 21 percent, year-on-year, while volume was up 11 percent. ** The average price for fresh whole salmon was 61.42 Norwegian crowns per kilo, up from 58.90 crowns in March 2016 ** Poland, France and the U.S. were the biggest importers of Norwegian salmon ** So far this year Norway has exported 636,000 tonnes of seafood, a decrease of 7 percent from the first quarter last year, at a value of 24.1 billion crowns, an increase of 13 percent ** Norway is the world's top exporter of salmon, with leading producers including Marine Harvest, Salmar, Leroy Seafood
JAKARTA U.S. President Donald Trump will attend three summits in Asia in November, Vice President Mike Pence said in Jakarta during a visit to the headquarters of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on Thursday.
Pence said in a statement after meeting the secretary general of ASEAN that Trump would attend the U.S.-ASEAN summit and the East Asia summit in the Philippines, as well as the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Vietnam.
He said the Trump administration would work with ASEAN on security issues and trade and freedom of navigation in the South China Sea. China claims most of the South China Sea, but has overlapping claims with a number of Southeast Asian countries.
(Reporting by Roberta Rampton; Writing by Kanupriya Kapoor; Editing by Clarence Fernandez)
Hard hats on and industrial pens in hand, members of the Wayne Memorial Hospital/Health System Board of Trustees signed the ceremonial “last” steel beam to be hoisted into the framework of the new patient tower. The gesture signified the halfway mark for the project, which began in September of 2017 and is expected to finish mid-spring of 2019. Once all the steel is erected and bridges connected to the current building, finishing work will begin inside. The 85,000 square foot tower is the hospital’s biggest expansion in history and will house 50 private patient rooms. More than 200 employees also signed the beam, which will be embedded in the far west end of the tower for posterity. From left, first row: Jim Labar, John Conte, Dirk Mumford, Hugh Rechner, Lee Oakes, Joann Hudak, David Hoff; William Dewar III, Matt Meagher, Jim Pettinato and Mike Clifford. Back row: James Margotta, Ron White, Josh Schneider, Todd Plociniak, Chris Bertinelli, Joe Sesso and Martha Wilson.
Image copyright Google Image caption The motorbike crashed into a lamppost and a wall on the A5 Berwyn Road in Llangollen
A man is in a critical condition in hospital after a motorbike crash in Denbighshire.
He was airlifted to hospital in Stoke-on-Trent after crashing into a lamppost and a wall on the A5 Berwyn Road in Llangollen at about 14:45 BST on Tuesday.
No other vehicles were involved and no-one else was hurt, police said.
North Wales Police has appealed for anyone who may have witnessed the crash to contact its roads policing unit.
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The Berwick Branch of the St. Mary Parish Public Library has prepared an informational display promoting the annual ham radio event at the Berwick riverfront 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. The display includes information on ham radio, as well as a model display for the shoebox contest for families. The Ham Radio Day is an international event to contact lighthouses around the world. The day will include ham radio contacts, children’s activities, Town Market vendors, homeland security, a presentation on the solar eclipse, food and snowballs. The event also includes a family contest with family prizes. The contest is to decorate a shoebox to look like any era radio; it does not have to work, just look like a radio. Information on the contest and ham radio can be seen at the Berwick Branch Library. Pictured from left are Carol Sealine, Susan Worth and Trinisha Johnson.
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NEW YORK — A law enforcement official says what is believed to be an explosive device has been set off on Manhattan subway platform.
The explosion happened around 7:30 a.m. Monday. Details were still developing.
A person was arrested and has non-life-threatening injuries.
There was no immediate word of any other injuries.
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New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) Manipur girls thumped Tripura 9-0 while Kerala boys blanked West Bengal 5-0 in the Khelo India football ties at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Saturday.
N.Priyangka Devi scored two quick goals in the first half before T.H. Babysana Devi made it 3-0 in the 45th minute to put Manipur in commanding position.
In the second half, Manipur scored through Priyangka Devi, S. Lynda Kom, P.Kimnunsang and Babysana to end the game with a scoreline of 9-0 at final whistle.
In the boys clash, for Kerala, Jishnu scored a hat-trick (26th, 38th and 45+3rd minutes) while Abhutahir (42nd) and Akshay Mani (82nd) contributed one goal each to outclass West Bengal.
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A school bus crashed in front of Cypress Lake High School Monday morning, according to the sheriff's office.
It happened off of Panther Lane near Cypress Lake Drive, which is between Winkler Road and McGregor Boulevard.
At the time, Google Maps' traffic feature had shown heavy congestion on Panther Lane.
We're not sure if anyone was injured and if they were, what their conditions currently are.
We asked Lee County deputies, but they told us they have no additional details at this time.
Stay with us for more information as it becomes available.
A man accused of stealing copper piping from a Harrisburg home left quite a mess behind, city police said Monday.
Investigators said Michael Wright, 32, was arrested Thursday afternoon when officers responding to a burglary call found him crawling out of a home in the 1800 block of North Fourth Street through a broken window.
Wright had a hammer, a flashlight, a screwdriver and a garbage can full of copper pipes that had been removed from the building, police said.
Three to six inches of water had flooded the home's basement from the sliced-off piping, they said.
Forsythe (hamstring) is batting leadoff and playing second base Monday against the Diamondbacks.
As expected, Forsythe is back in action after missing Sunday's contest with hamstring tightness. He'll continue to bat leadoff against southpaws, with Andrew Toles doing so against righties.
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HUDSONVILLE, Mich -- Hudsonville finished the game on a 25-7 run to beat West Ottawa 49-41 Friday night.
The Panthers led 3 at the half (25-22) and by 10 in the 3rd quarter (34-24).
The Eagles were led by Kasey DeSmit with 17 poins, Arinn King added 14.
The Panthers were led by Maria Price with 12 points.
IN recent years, Singapore has shown a slowdown in economic growth and this is expected to continue in the future.
The reality is that businesses today operate amid uncertain global economic conditions, heightened geopolitical risks and a backlash against globalisation. At the same time,
NEW YORK (AP) — Authorities in New York City say a 9-year-old boy has been injured after he was struck by a train.
Police say the boy was struck at the Atlantic Avenue L train station in Brooklyn around 1 p.m. Sunday. Authorities say the boy slipped and became caught between the subway platform and an arriving train.
Authorities say the boy was dragged a short distance before the train stopped.
WCBS-TV reports the boy broke both his legs. Officials say he was taken to a nearby hospital and is in stable condition.
To close out the work week, Friday morning will be the coldest morning in a few weeks. At 5 a.m. the temperature was nearly 30 degrees colder than it was just 24 hours ago. Temperatures in the single digits and below to well below zero wind chill values. Afternoon high temperatures will recover to around 20°. A quick shot of light snow is likely Friday evening, bringing a dusting to locally up to 1″ mainly north of I-80. A weather system will affect the region Saturday eveing through Sunday with periods of light snow and minor accumulations likely. Temperatures could warm enough above freezing on Saturday that the precipitation could start as rain or a rain/snow mix before changing to snow.
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The Bauchi Police Command have paraded suspected kidnappers, car snatching gangs, and other suspects arrested in various parts of the state.
Briefing newsmen on Friday, August 4, at the command headquarters, the spokesperson, DSP Kamal Datti Abubakar, said the command through a coordinated operation smashed different criminal syndicates who specialized in perpetrating various crimes in the state. Read below.
A combined team of Anti-Kidnapping Unit (AKU) and vigilantes on July 11, traced and arrested one Buba Sale, 40, of Mararraba Liman Katagun Bauchi LGA who kidnapped 17-year-ld young mother, Binta Mohammed.
The suspect kidnapped the victim with her four month old baby on June 6,.2017 and demanded ransom of N500,000. The hostage was rescued alive and rushed to the hospital where she was admitted for treatment.
Case Under investigation after which suspect will be charged to court for prosecution as soon as possible.
April 23 Guangdong Homa Appliances Co Ltd
* Says its controlling shareholder plans to invest at least 300 million yuan ($43.58 million) to acquire at least 2 percent more stake in the company in the next six months
Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2pTe6IE
Further company coverage: ($1 = 6.8845 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
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North Korean short track speed skater Choe Un-song sustained a right leg injury in training on Friday.Choe took a bad spill and crashed hard into safety padding during his first training session at Gangneung Ice Arena in Gangneung, a sub-host city of all ice events during the Feb. 9-25 PyeongChang Winter Olympics.Choe was stretchered off the ice and taken to a nearby hospital. His right leg was heavily wrapped up as he was carried out of the arenaRaquel Nunes, press manager at Gangneung Ice Arena, said Choe's injury wasn't considered serious and added, "There are no broken bones. It's more a superficial injury."Nunes said Choe was undergoing more tests to further determine the extent of his physical condition.Choe is among 22 North Korean athletes set to participate in the first Winter Games in South Korea. (Yonhap)
Houston Rockets guard James Harden takes a shot as New York Knicks guard Justin Holiday is called for a foul as the Houston Rockets take on the New York Knicks at the Toyota Center Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016 in Houston. Houston Rockets guard James Harden takes a shot as New York Knicks guard Justin Holiday is called for a foul as the Houston Rockets take on the New York Knicks at the Toyota Center Saturday, Dec. 31, Houston Rockets guard James Harden looks to make a pass around New York Knicks guard Justin Holiday and guard Derrick Rose as the Houston Rockets take on the New York Knicks at the Toyota Center Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016 in Houston.
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There will be a Kim Summit at the White House after all....Kim Kardashian West...that is…Buzz 60's Chandra Lanier has the story. Buzz60
Greek consumer prices rise in January, led by transport, housing costs
ATHENS, Feb 15 Greece's annual EU-harmonised inflation rate picked up in January, statistics service data showed on Wednesday, with the reading coming in above market expectations, hitting almost a five-year high. The reading in January was 1.5 percent from 0.3 percent in December. Consumer prices were led higher by transport, housing, telecoms, alcoholic beverages and tobacco costs. Economists polled by Reuters were forecasting a 0.4 percent print in January. The data al
SAN JOSE, Calif. — A Southwest Airlines jet made an emergency landing in California following reports that a passenger lit up a cigarette in a bathroom.
Southwest says Flight 1250 from Los Angeles to San Francisco was diverted Wednesday.
The plane landed safely at San Jose Mineta International Airport, about 50 miles (80 kilometers) south of San Francisco.
The airline says the passenger accused of smoking was turned over to law enforcement.
The remaining 32 passengers were placed on other aircraft to continue their trips.
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Editor’s note: Do you need something to smile about? Every day, WND selects the best joke offered up by readers and contributors to its Laughlines forum and brings it to you as the WND Joke of the Day. Here is today’s offering:
A couple of guys are leaving the bar at closing time, when one says to the other, “Hey, you ought to see my new apartment.”
A little later, making their way through the apartment they arrive at the bedroom. Dwarfing all else in the room is a large gong.
“What in the world is that?” asks the guest.
“That’s my talking clock.”
“Talking clock? How does that work?”
“Just watch.” And the guy rears back and pounds the gong with tremendous effect.
Through the wall from the next apartment comes a plaintive voice: “Good heavens, man, it’s 2:30 in the morning!”
Got a great joke you want to share with the world? Write it up in the WND Laughlines forum. Who knows? It might be selected as the WND Joke of the Day – and your wildest dreams will come true.
For their December play, Louth Playgoers are re-telling the classic story of ‘Goodnight Mister Tom’.
The new adaptation uses multi-rolling, puppetry, projection and a minimalist set to tell the story William Beech and his journey from London to Little Weirwold.
Set during the dark and dangerous build-up to the Second World War, Goodnight Mister Tom follows sad young William Beech, who is evacuated to the idyllic English countryside where he builds a remarkable and moving friendship with the elderly recluse Tom Oakley.
All seems perfect until William is devastatingly summoned by his mother back to London.
The show runs from Saturday, December 5 to Saturday, December 9, with performances at 7.30pm nightly, plus a 2.30pm Saturday matinee.
Tickets from 01507 600350 or louthriverheadtheatre.com.
MOUNT VERNON, Wash. (AP) — A prosecutor says a man charged with killing five people at a mall in Washington state last year has been found dead in his jail cell.
Skagit County Prosecutor Rich Weyrich tells the Skagit Valley Herald (https://goo.gl/79PNrk ) that 20-year-old Arcan Cetin was found hanging in an apparent suicide Sunday evening.
Neither the prosecutor’s office nor Cetin’s attorney immediately returned messages from The Associated Press seeking confirmation.
Police say Cetin shot a teenage girl, a man and three women in a department store at Cascade Mall in Burlington, north of Seattle, on Sept. 23. Authorities captured him 30 hours later near his apartment.
His family said he suffered from psychiatric problems.
Cetin had been held in the Snohomish County Jail for about a month awaiting results of a mental competency evaluation.
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Activists burned U.S. and Israeli flags in front of the American embassy in Jakarta in the fourth day of protests in Indonesia against President Donald Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.
Several hundred protesters from an Islamic youth group rallied outside the embassy Monday, burning flags and images of Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu. It was a big drop from a weekend protest that attracted several thousand people.
Similar protests have been held in other cities around Indonesia, the world’s most populous Muslim nation.
Indonesian President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has strongly condemned Trump’s move, which he described as a violation of U.N. resolutions.
Indonesia has long been a strong supporter of Palestinians.
Baku, October 6, AZERTAC
Azerbaijan`s Deputy Minister of Defense, Commander of the Air Force Ramiz Tahirov has today met with a Kazakh delegation led by Major General of the Air Force, Commander-in-Chief of the Air Defense Forces Nurlan Karbenov, Azerbaijan`s Defense Ministry said.
The sides exchanged views on the current state and prospects for cooperation between the Air Forces of the two countries, as well as other issues of mutual interest.
As part of the visit, the delegation will visit the airbases of the Azerbaijani Air Force.
Any coupon. Any gift card. Up to 50 percent off.That's the deal at every Applebee's restaurant in Houston, but it's only good in the month of March.says they are not only accepting coupons and gift certificates from restaurants, but from retail stores and other businesses as well.All those expired Bed Bath & Beyond coupons count, by the way, because the restaurant saidThe restaurant said you must have the physical paper, plastic or printed coupon or gift card with you to apply it towards your meal.The only catch: You can't combine coupons with other offers, and there are no discounts on alcohol.
The B2036 London Road in Balcombe was closed this morning after a fallen tree brought down power cables.
Police said the incident was reported just before 7am this morning.
A spokesman said: “Bt cables were brought down by a falling tree on the B2036 London Road, Balcombe.
“It was reported at 6.58am on Wednesday (May 30). The road reopened by 11am.”
A BT Openreach spokesman said: “Openreach engineers attended the scene and made the area safe following this incident.
“They will need to return at a later date to put in new aerial cabling.
“It’s too early to say how many properties have been affected but if anyone has lost service they should report it to their communication provider.”
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - The parents of a young Wyoming boy killed by a snowmobiler on Chisago Lake want Minnesota lawmakers to review state laws for operating the vehicles.
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KSTP-TV reports that Ellie and Alan Geisenkoetter Sr. want to know why the driver that struck their son was allowed to operate the snowmobile even though his driver's license was revoked.
Eight-year-old Alan Geisenkoetter Jr. died Wednesday.
Eric Coleman was arrested and charged in connection with the crash. Court documents say the 45-year-old told authorities he was drinking before the crash and that his driver license is revoked.
Minnesota law doesn't require a valid driver's license to operate a snowmobile. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources only requires a safety training course and registration fees to operate a snowmobile.
Photos of a goose attacking a Michigan high schooler during a golf game went viral on Twitter. "And you thought golf was boring?" wrote Blissfield Athletics in the tweet. Image source: Twitter See how to protect
Photos of a goose attacking a Michigan high schooler during a golf game went viral on Twitter. "And you thought golf was boring?" wrote Blissfield Athletics in the tweet. Image source: Twitter See how to protect yourself against wild animals in the gallery ahead.
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Most creatures you'll find in the wild just want to stay out of your way. But just in case, click on to read tips on how to walk away from close encounters unhurt.
Most creatures you'll find in the wild just want to stay out of your way. But just in case, click on to read tips on how to walk away from close encounters unhurt.
"Stay strong, mom," wrote del Potro on the camera after winning his first match since the death of his maternal grandfather. pic.twitter.com/2ydqhx8Nda
Police arrest man suspected of shooting his roommate
Officer Charley Davidson gives details of the arrest of a Wichita man who shot his roommate and and two others when his roommate was moving out. (Video by Wichita Police Department)
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Footballers of Swiss club Servette were attacked by fans of bitter rivals Sion at a motorway service station, causing minor injuries, police said on Sunday.
The Servette players were returning from a match when their team bus stopped on the motorway close to Zurich.
Sion fans, returning from another game, had stopped at the same rest area and attacked Servette players as they left their bus.
Windows were broken and the bus driver injured, added police, who described the assailants as "so-called Sion fans".
The attack came on the same day that Corsican fans of the Bastia club invaded the pitch to attack Lyon's players in France before and during their Ligue 1 match.
The match was abandoned at half time. Read more via The Local France here. https://www.thelocal.fr/20170417/video-french-football-shamed-as-fans-attack-players-on-pitch
The Syracuse basketball team will face Virginia at 4 p.m. Saturday at the Carrier Dome.
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Carolyn was the ONLY person that guessed January 28th as the day when CJ’s new baby daughter would be born. She wins a pool of her own–a complete 15′ backyard swimming pool, courtesy of Big R in Washington!
Thanks to all who entered the contest. CJ and baby Brooklynne are now doing fine at home. (The proud new Dad is doing great, too!)
Brokerages expect Cypress Semiconductor Co. to announce $0.02 earnings per share for the current fiscal quarter, Zacks reports.
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** Japan Petroleum Exploration Co. Ltd. (JAPEX) said it started steam injection into the oil sands layer on Friday for start-up of its Hangingstone oil sands expansion project in Alberta, Canada
** Bitumen production is expected to start around the middle of the year as scheduled, and output is expected to gradually increase and reach 20,000 barrels per day by mid-2018 - Japex
** A Japex subsidiary in February completed the construction work on the Central Processing Facility, the company says
(Reporting by Osamu Tsukimori)
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Wisconsin’s John Muir – an Exhibit celebrating the Centennial of the National Park Service
Dates: February 27-March 17, 2017
Where: UW-Waukesha Campus Library, 1500 N. University Drive, Waukesha
What: Wisconsin’s John Muir – an Exhibit celebrating the Centennial of the National Park Service - A collection of books and streaming videos about John Muir
When: Visit: https://waukesha.uwc.edu/library for hours. (Open M-F, and Sunday)
Cost: Free admission
Price: free
The Lake Iroquois Association recently elected new board members and officers at its annual meeting last month. New officers for 2017-2018 are Chris Conant, president; Roger Crouse, vice president; Jamie Carroll, secretary; Dick Phillips, treasurer.
After three years as president, Pat Suozzi will step into a director role. In addition, Shannon Kelly, Ernie Rossi and David Horn were elected to the LIA Board of Directors for three-year terms.
Bob Pasco, a founding member of the LIA, is stepping down from the board. Pasco began the greeter program and has supervised it from its inception. He, along with Roger Crouse and Bob Donnis, were instrumental in setting up the boat wash station at the Lake Iroquois Fishing Access. The LIA Board and members thank Pasco for his long service, his energy and dedication to the work of the organization, and to the health of Lake Irqouois and the surrounding watershed.
Incidentally, Stephenson was out spinning the issue today at Recode‘s CodeCon conference in California.
.@ATT CEO Randall Stephenson on how the company came to paid Trump's personal lawyer Michael Cohen: It was a bad mistake. President Trump came into office and no one knew the staff he was putting around him. We thought we could get some insight into the administration. #CodeCon pic.twitter.com/yFkzNwfjka
— Recode (@Recode) May 30, 2018
DANVILLE, Ill. (WAND) - The Danville Police Department is investigating a shooting on the city's east side early Saturday morning.
Danville police say officers were sent to the 900 block of Hubbard Lane at about 12:39 a.m. for a report of a person who had been shot. Upon arriving, officers say they found a 40-year-old man with a gunshot wound to the ankle.
Officers also say the victim told them that he was walking in the area when he heard gunshots and saw a gold-colored vehicle leaving the scene.
The victim was taken to a local hospital for treatment of the non-life-threatening injury. The investigation into this shooting is ongoing.
If you have any information about this shooting, you are asked to call Crime Stoppers at (217) 446-8477.
Two Lake Jocassee kayakers are reported OK, but bad weather has forced them to ride out this afternoon’s storm. Scott Krein of Oconee Emergency Services said a search-and-rescue has been called off. It had been a sunny day today on Jocassee until the sky turned dark and the rains came. Heavy rain reported a few minutes ago at Devil’s Fork State Park.
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April 6 Diamond Bank Plc:
* Says diamond bank is unable to release its 2016 audited financial statements by March 31, 2017, as required by nse rules
* Says the bank is optimistic that the accounts will be made available on or before April 30, 2017 Source: bit.ly/2o0CDrE Further company coverage: (Bangalore.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com)
NELLORE: A 34-year-old woman lost her eyesight and is battling for life after her husband threw acid on her on Friday. Police are now on the lookout for the man who is absconding. Basha, a daily wager from Podalakur village, has been harassing Shabana for dowry for the past few months. The man, who was married to another woman earlier, left her for Shabana. A year ago, Basha decided to start a scrap shop and took loans from several people, but the business tanked and he was unable to repay debts. Sources said he planned to leave Podalakur for another place and insisted that Shabana and their two children move with him. “But as Shabana refused to leave, he seems to have plotted to kill her. After an argument, he threw acid on her face,” a police source said.
When it comes to sustainable packaging, are you a leader, follower or laggard? Is the packaging industry as a whole where it should be? What has shifted recently and why?
For the last 10 years, the Packaging Digest Sustainable Packaging Study has revealed attitudes about sustainable packaging and analyzed trends—both existing and emerging. This year, we again partnered with the Sustainable Packaging Coalition to create a survey that looks at both broad and narrow trends.
Cullen had just one shot on goal in 8:48 of ice time in Sunday's win over San Jose.
Cullen was a healthy scratch in Friday's game as his playing time has shrunk amid a slump. After scoring a goal and three assists in his first 11 games, he has just two assists and no goals in 17 games since Nov. 4.
Hannibal Regional Healthcare System is celebrating 115 years of healthcare in Hannibal. Friday marks 115 years since Levering Hospital opened its doors.
Hospital officials said it was the first hospital built in northeast Missouri and had just 26 beds.
Levering and St. Elizabeth's hospitals eventually combined to form Hannibal Regional, which now serves 12 counties.
President and CEO of Hannibal Regional Todd Ahrens said it's a perfect opportunity to thank the community for the great lengths it's gone to support them.
"For the next reasonable period of time, if we can continue to grow, continue to meet the healthcare needs of our community, that sense of pride will just continue to grow," said Ahrens.
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This is an American rock 'n' roll album by big American pop star Perfume Genius.
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Known early as a poster-wraith for notorious, joyous, tortured and free boys, girls and their fellow travelers, the first two albums by Perfume Genius consisted largely of exquisite and cruelly abbreviated songs seemingly sung in the dark at a piano with all the silences left in. The previously most recent album, 2014's Too Bright, stepped out saucily onto a bigger stage, expressing, with the production help of Adrian Utley, emotions arranged all along the slippery continuum from rage to irony to love. Now here we have seized the vocabulary of the full expression of all music.
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Venue: Ak-Chin Pavilion
Address: 2121 N 83rd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85035
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The Fight for Luxury at the NYC Auto Show
BUSINESS NEWS – New offerings from Porsche, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Ford’s Lincoln and newcomer Genesis, a unit of Hyundai Motors, battled it out for attention in the upscale auto market as the New York International Auto Show kicks off. Conway G. Gittens has more information in this Reuters News video report. Kevin Klein, MyToba News
Kevin Klein is President and CEO of MyToba News. The former publisher and CEO of the Winnipeg Sun, Kevin has spent several years in Canadian media working in newspapers, radio and television. A proud and passionate citizen of Winnipeg and Manitoba, Kevin is excited to bring you news, pictures and information on the many wonderful charity groups in our province. If you have an event you want us to know about, email Kevin at kevin@mytoba.ca and follow him on Twitter @kevinkleinwpg.
The jury is still out on what Shenandoah County should do to increase manpower at its 11 volunteer fire and rescue stations. County Fire and Rescue Chief Tim Williams presented the 2016 Volunteer Operational Summary Report to the Board of Supervisors during its meeting on Tuesday.
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With Saturday being the first day of winter trout fishing, the National Trout Center in Preston held its first open house of the season.
It was a day to get people excited and answer questions they may have about the season.
The Trout Center had some experts who could show how to make trout twirlers, along with food and drinks.
And to make things better, the DNR recently extended their catch and release season, giving folks a year-round fishing opportunity.
"Minnesotans are pretty hearty, they like to be out in the winter a lot of the times," said National Trout Center Chair Jeff Broberg. "It's a wonderful experience to go out on these streams where you have steaming open water thriving trout, eagles hunting the trout and a whole winter that you don't see other times."
The new season doesn't kick off until March 1, but members at the National Trout Center see it as a good move to get more people out fishing.
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Keith Chegwin has died aged 60 following a "long-term battle with a progressive lung condition", his family said.
In a statement, Chegwin's family said: "We are heartbroken to share the news that Keith Chegwin sadly passed away following a long-term battle with a progressive lung condition, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, which rapidly worsened towards the end of this year."
"Keith died peacefully at home shortly after midnight on the 11th of December. His wife Maria, his daughter Rose and his son Ted were by his side."
"We would like to take this opportunity to thank Severn Hospice for the kindness, support and care they have shown us all over the last few weeks."
"Keith was a loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend. We would respectfully ask to be left to mourn his passing in private."
Tractor trailer driver killed in I-26 collision identified; road still closed
A single-vehicle collision involving a tractor-trailer has closed all lanes to traffic on I-26 near Four Holes Rd.
MY dog is worth a million bags of gold,
I look into his dewy eyes — and he in mine and I am again 10 years old.
He walks with me, he talks to me all the time,
How could I do without this faithful friend of mine?
From morning ’till evening
He hugs and gives me his “sign”.
What a humour,
What a trooper
This loving friend of mine.
My boy is four and finds all to gnaw.
He romps, plays and scampers.
How could I ask for more?
His official name is Beaumont
But I call him “Monkey-Moo”.
He comes to me whatever
Because he loves me too.
My friend, my life, my all.
Roll Out the Barrel
Juneau Park, 900 N. Prospect Ave., Milwaukee - http://county.milwaukee.gov/ImageLibrary/Groups/cntyParks/maps/Juneau.pdf
Bring your friends and family for local brews from Sprecher, and live music on Friday and Saturday nights. Beer garden snacks including pretzels, Polish and brats also available. Bring your own pint or stein glass to get the refill rates!
Aug. 11 & 25, Iron Grate BBQ will be bringing the Big Boss Lady smoker to Juneau Park for their Whole Hog events!
Proceeds from the Traveling Beer Garden help support your local parks. This year we're accepting credit cards too!
Aug. 11 Iron Grate BBQ's Whole Hog Night + Live music by Nickel and Rose
Aug. 25 Iron Grate BBQ's Whole Hog Night + Live music by Valerie B and the Boys + an Art, Craft & Gift festival
Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves unveiled a plaque, during the Military Parade and Flag Raising Ceremony which was held this afternoon, ahead of the official opening of the Argyle International Airport.
Apart from the raising of the flag, there were addresses from Prime Minister Gonsalves and Taiwanese Ambassador Baushan Ger.
Greetings came from Area Representative Frederick Stephenson and Sir Vincent Beache, a member of the Board of Directors of the International Airport Development Company.
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Public security ministers and attorneys general from Canada, the U-S, Britain, Australia and New Zealand will gather with their intelligence officials for highly sensitive talks during the last week of June. RCMP Commissioner Bob Paulson and CSIS director Michel Coulombe wait to appear before the Commons public safety and national security committee in Ottawa, Tuesday February 23, 2016.
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March 28 Obsido SOCIMI SA:
* Said on Monday that its shareholders had approved the acquisition of one hotel, one aparthotel, one building and plot in Sierra Nevada for 29.0 million euros ($31.5 million)
* The shareholders also agreed to change the company's name
* The application with three names was submitted to the Registro Mercantil Central
Source text: bit.ly/2nGIOmS
Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9200 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
NINETY SIX, S.C. (AP) — Human remains have been recovered from a car destroyed by fire in South Carolina.
News outlets report that a release from Greenwood County Coroner Sonny Cox says sheriff’s deputies found the burned-out car Friday evening in Ninety Six. An autopsy performed Sunday confirmed the remains found were human.
Sheriff Dennis Kelly says deputies and the coroner have not yet determined the person’s identity or cause of death. He says authorities are waiting on test results, including DNA testing.
In addition to the sheriff’s office and coroner’s office, the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is investigating.
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Super Eagles winger Ahmed Musa says he has found happiness once again after marrying a second wife. Musa, 24, divorced his wife of four years and mother of his two kids, Jamila, before marrying a new wife in Juliet Adeh last month. Musa said that he is …
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Date Filed Monday, October 2, 2017 Case Number 2017MSC229061 Hearing NAME CHANGE HEARING Nov 15, 2017 10:00 AM Filing Code CHGA
Text 2017 MSC 229061—Re: Edward Curtis Wilson. Application for name change filed. Set for hearing Nov. 15, 2017 at 10:00 a.m.
Kepa is set to join Real Madrid in January from Athletic Bilbao
The Athletic Bilbao goalkeeper will team up with the European champions in the first week of January, according to Marca.
Real Madrid are keen to overhaul their goalkeeping options and Kepa will come in as back and up and replace Kiko Casilla.
Madrid remain in the hunt for a Keylor Navas replacement and are still mulling over moves for David de Gea and Thibaut Courtois.
But Kepa will be their first January signing with Florentino Perez ready to pay over the odds.
Search on to find illegal circumcision surgeon
Eastern Cape traditional leaders and other stakeholders involved in the monitoring of traditional initiation, have called upon police provincial bosses to deploy more police officers and a helicopter to catch the Mpondoland most notorious traditional surgeon known as Mtshayina believed to be hiding in a cave in forest with some young initiates he illegally circumcised.
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An alligator apparently wanted to get some time in the batting cage at the Red Sox’s spring training complex.
The small alligator was recently spotted at JetBlue Park in Fort Myers, Florida, just hanging out in the cage, which you can see in the photo below.
Red Sox outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. posted a funny reply to the photo, and had this to say about it:
“All I have to say is he better clean up those balls after he is done” Bradley wrote.
Everyone can use some extra BP — alligators included.
A recent St. FX University Entrepreneurship graduate and Antigonish native has received a national award. Hannah Chisholm, who received her degree this spring, won the HSBC Woman Leader of Tomorrow award at the recent Enactus Canada National Exposition in Toronto. Enactus Canada helps students develop their entrepreneurial and leadership skills.
Chisholm launched an Enactus program at St. FX to tackle mental health and wellness, and was a Students Union Food Resource Coordinator working to combat food insecurity on campus. She also started her own vegan business, Eggcitables.
Chisholm says Enactus was a huge benefit as part of her university experience.
With the award, Chisholm and the St. FX Enactus team receives a 25-hundred dollar project grant for developing a program focused on the advancement of women in the community as well as a 15-hundred dollar scholarship.
The first three races of the 2018 IndyCar season have already enjoyed some dramatic moments, whether it was Alexander Rossi and Robert Wickens crashing in St. Petersburg or Sebastien Bourdais making the pass of a lifetime only to be penalized for it in Long Beach, but the Grand Prix of Alabama was like "hold my beer" and took things to a new level.
The first go-around at Barber Motorsports Park only lasted 22 laps and was ultimately postponed to Monday due to heavy rain and standing water on the race track. The second go-around of the Grand Prix of Alabama took place on Monday afternoon, and what initially looked like a bone-dry race ended up turning into a wet mayhem towards the end of it, just like the day before. Of course, this caused a few tempers to flare, more specifically those of Gabby Chaves and Simon Pagenaud, as you'll see on our social media recap below.
Josef Newgarden—First Place
Jodi Arias loses bid to bar public from seeing her appeal
PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Court of Appeals has rejected a bid by Jodi Arias to bar the public from viewing the opening brief in the appeal of her murder conviction in the 2008 death of her former boyfriend.
The order issued Monday marked the second unsuccessful attempt by Arias to seal her opening brief. A similar request was rejected in late May.
The latest ruling says Arias didn't show that releasing the document would lead to a specific harm.
Arias is serving a life sentence for her conviction in the death of Travis Alexander.
Prosecutors say Arias attacked Alexander after he wanted to end their affair and planned a trip to Mexico with another woman.
Arias has acknowledged killing Alexander but claimed it was self-defense after he attacked her.
Cat rescue of a puppy stuck in a ditch . pic.twitter.com/ghATlEXs3h — Animal Life (@MeetAnimals) August 10, 2017
A clip (above) featuring a puppy stuck in a ditch, that plays itself out like a film with a great climax scene, has gone viral on the internet. Luckily, the puppy finds a rescuer in th form of a cat that happened to be right above the ditch.
The puppy jumps, perhaps hoping to reach out so that the cat could somehow grab it.
Unfortunately, that only results in its losing its balance and sliding further down the ditch. “Fear not,” the feline appears to be saying to the pup, after which it proceeds to walk down into the ditch and save the day.
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Chef Hannes Bareiter has created a long Autumn lunch menu including Prosecco on arrival and a glass of wine with lunch.
Hosted by Judith Cullen & Charmaine Reveley - treat yourself to an intimate and fashionable lunch.
Friday May 4. Tickets $75.
For bookings call: 03 476-1006 or email restaurants@glenfalloch.org.nz.
The St. Joseph Police Department asked for assistance in locating an endangered missing runway.
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Authorities said they are searching for Samantha Scott, 15. She's described as 5'6", weighing 165 lbs with blonde hair and blue eyes.
If you have any information that can help find Scott, please contact the police department by calling 816-271-4777.
Irving recorded 37 points (14-24 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 5-5 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one steal across 34 minutes in a 117-111 Game 2 win over the Pacers on Monday.
Irving shot the ball in volume and shouldered much of the Cavs scoring load, ending with a game-high 37 points. The flashy guard didn't contribute much besides points, but when a player is scoring like Irving it's easy to forgive. Perhaps most encouraging was his bounce-back performance from the three point line after shooting just 1-of-9 from deep in Game 1.
Merchoid is featuring officially licensed Star Wars Millennium Falcon and TIE Fighter picnic blankets for families and friends to enjoy at a park or a galaxy far, far away.
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A 35-year-old woman is in hospital with serious head injuries after police say she was attacked and then thrown into a moving bus in Toronto.
The incident happened last Friday around 10 a.m. on the corner of Sherbourne Street and Queen Street East in the city’s downtown core.
Toronto police say the woman was punched several times by another woman and “thrown in the path of the bus or into the bus as it passed.”
The suspect then fled the scene traveling northbound on Sherbourne. It’s unclear what precipitated the assault.
The woman who was attacked remains in hospital in critical condition.
Police say the suspect is described as having a pale-white complexion, around 30 years of age and with red hair. She was wearing a black jacket, grey hoodie, blue jeans and black boots.
Police are urging anyone who witnessed the assault or has video of the incident to come forward.
The public can contact police at 416-808-5100 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477).
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - An event for babies, toddlers, and families will be held Thursday evening at the Decatur Public Library.
Baby TALK and Millikin University have teamed up to present their annual Lullaby Concert.
It is free and will be from 6 to 6:45 p.m. in the Children's Department.
It is designed for children ages 0-3, but open to all.
It will feature classical lullaby sounds performed by the Millikin University Arts Ensemble.
There will also be book readings, interactive finger plays, and interactive songs.
Families are invited to wear their pajamas.
This is the 20th year for the Lullaby Concert.
For more information, call the Baby TALK office at 475-2234.
Algis: Everything your parents, grandparents and forfathers worked for, built and created is being "gentrified" by the Yuppiescum from Cali and NY and by the zio-trash in power in Washington DC and outside the country as well. The One Percent is impoverishing our people and turning us into permanent debt slaves of the bankers. That is the New Gospel.
Congressman Tim Walz announced his running mate for governor.
State Rep. Peggy Flanagan, a DFLer from St. Louis Park, will join Congressman Walz, as the lieutenant governor candidate for the 2018 governor election.
The two will formally announce this decision at a campaign kickoff rally Saturday at the American Indian Center in Minneapolis at 9:30 a.m. They will then make several stops throughout Minnesota over the weekend, including a stop in Rochester, at Bleu Duck Kitchen, Saturday from 12:15 p.m. until 1:30 p.m. The event is open to the public.
The pair will be running on a theme of "One Minnesota." They say their core value is, "That no matter where in Minnesota you live or what your background is, everyone deserves a chance to succeed."
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Some roads in Macon County were closed Wednesday due to flooding along the Nantahala River, according to Emergency Services Director Warren Cabe.
Cabe said Junaluska Road was closed near Appletree Campground, and River and Wayah roads were closed in Nantahala. One lane was also blocked on Buck Creek Road in Franklin due to a “slope failure,” Cabe said.
Cabe said the Nantahala Dam was working properly to release the excess water from the lake.
Other areas may see flooding throughout the day, and Cabe encouraged drivers to turn around if they encounter high water on the road.
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Ra Ra Riot performs "Water," live on Mountain Stage.
Since they first met as students in Syracuse, New York, Ra Ra Riot has put a decade of experience performing under its collective belt. They draw influence from the experimental side classic rock like The Police and Talking Heads, but they also feature a small string section, which sometimes leads to their music being called "chamber pop," like in this performance of "Water."
This week's broadcast also features performances from Walter Martin, I Draw Slow, Overcoats, and West Virginia's own indie rock sensation Ona.
Like what you hear? Download the entire show right now on the Mountain Stage podcast (just look for Ep. 864). While you're at it, make sure to subscribe, leave us a rating/review and send us a tweet with your favorite song: we're @mountainstage.
The first wave of garden villages planned to create tens of thousands of new homes in England has been given the go-ahead. Ministers have backed 14 bids across the country that will develop new communities with between 1,500 and 10,000 properties.
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The thousands of people who were ordered to leave their home... . Vehicles line up the Arco station as a tanker truck driver fills the underground storage tanks on Monday, Feb. 13, 2017 in Yuba City, Calif.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - AAP IMPLANTATE AG:
* ANNOUNCES EXPLORATION OF STRATEGIC ALTERNATIVES TO CREATE MORE VALUE
* ‍THERE IS NO SET TIME TABLE FOR THIS PROCESS OF EXPLORING STRATEGIC ALTERNATIVES​
* IS EXPLORING CO-DEVELOPMENT-/LICENSE AGREEMENTS, JOINT VENTURE AGREEMENTS TO CORPORATE TRANSACTIONS (E.G. MERGER, SHARE OR ASSET DEAL, CARVE OUT) Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
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The Philadelphia 76ers are moving on to the second round of the 2018 NBA Playoffs after a five-game series victory over the Miami Heat. While there were many tense and entertaining moments throughout the series (including the return of Meek Mill to Philadelphia), the Sixers clearly emerged as the better team. This manifested in a 13-point Game 5 victory that featured big nights from J.J. Redick, Ben Simmons and, of course, Joel Embiid.
To celebrate the wild night in the City of Brotherly Love, Embiid met up with comedian Kevin Hart following the game. Their celebration included the 7-footer picking up the entertainer like he was a child.
Investigators say Gann pawned two service weapons in Lawrenceburg on several occasions when he was employed as an officer with the Waynesboro Police Department. Investigators say that the final time Gann pawned a handgun, he did not pick it up and it was eventually sold by the pawn shop.
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Feb 14 Promotion and Development Ltd:
* H1 ended Dec 2016 group profit before taxation of 145.1 million rupees versus 4.1 million rupees year ago
* H1 group turnover of 290.2 million rupees versus 275.6 million rupees year ago
* Says its results (excluding exceptionals) for financial year 2016/17 are projected to improve compared to last year Source: bit.ly/2kshRhd Further company coverage: (Bangalore.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com)
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Cam Newton apology: "Word choice was extremely degrading and disrespectful towards women"
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The Italy City Council will have a regular monthly meeting on Monday, August 14, 2017 in the Italy Boze Community Center at 161 W. Main Street, Italy. Meeting time is slated for 6pm.
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Caroline Wozniacki has been knocked out at the second-round stage
Wozniacki had a turbulent afternoon which was heavily affected by the flying ants invasion at the All England Club.
The Danish star complained early on about the off-putting insects before she requested that the match was suspended.
But the umpire instructed her to continue playing and both players took a set each to tee-up a nervy decider.
The pair were neck-and-neck for the first 10 games of the third set and after Makarova served for a 6-5, she broke Wozniacki with her seventh match point of the afternoon.
March 19 (Reuters) - Cheetah Mobile Inc:
* CHEETAH MOBILE ANNOUNCES FOURTH QUARTER AND FISCAL YEAR 2017 UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL RESULTS
* QTRLY TOTAL REVENUES INCREASED BY 8.9% YEAR OVER YEAR AND 16.2% QUARTER OVER QUARTER TO RMB1,387.8 MILLION
* ‍DILUTED INCOME PER ADS INCREASED TO RMB7.27 (US$1.12) IN Q4 OF 2017​
* ‍AVERAGE NUMBER OF GLOBAL MOBILE MONTHLY ACTIVE USERS WAS 552 MILLION IN Q4 OF 2017​
* SEES Q1 2018 REVENUE BETWEEN RMB1,100 MILLION AND RMB1,140 MILLION
* Q4 REVENUE VIEW CNY 1.28 BILLION — THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S
* QTRLY ‍SHR RMB0.73​
* Q1 REVENUE VIEW CNY 1.17 BILLION — THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reuters.Brief@thomsonreuters.com)
Did you know that household appliance and office devices may be using energy even when they are turned off? In this episode of Geeks and Gadgets, we learn about the Enmetric System, a suite of IoT (Internet of Things) hardware and software sensors which help collects and analyze all the energy a company uses from electrical outlets. It analyzes patterns of usage and can take corrective actions to save energy costs by turning devices off when not in use, or reducing “vampire power” which has shown to cost American’s $19Bil per year (households an average of $165).
Website: www.enmetric.com
'Donnadorable' hits the streets of Florence to see if Italians know Kathie Lee and Hoda Play Video - 1:55
'Donnadorable' hits the streets of Florence to see if Italians know Kathie Lee and Hoda Play Video - 1:55
CORRECTED-UPDATE 2-China to sell 1st dollar bonds since 2004, after Moody's downgrade
BEIJING/HONG KONG, June 13 China will sell its first U.S. dollar denominated sovereign bonds since 2004 in coming months along with yuan bonds, in its first overseas issuance of national debt since Moody's downgraded its sovereign credit rating in May.
ATLANTA (AP) – Julio Teheran has been picked as the Atlanta Braves’ opening day starter.
The 27-year-old right-hander will be making his fifth straight opening day start. He is 1-1 with a 1.88 ERA in his first four, including six scoreless innings against the Mets last year.
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Teheran was 11-13 with a 4.49 ERA in 2017.
Atlanta opens its season on March 29 at home against Philadelphia.
The Braves also agreed to a minor league contract with right-hander Anibal Sanchez. The 34-year-old right-hander allowed two runs and six hits in four innings during a 6-3 win over Houston on Sunday. Sanchez is a candidate to open the season as the fifth starter.
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A video has shown the Kogi senator, Dino Melaye, appearing to sit by a road kerb in Abuja, hours after he was taken into police custody Tuesday.
Mr Melaye reportedly submitted himself hours earlier, but was later hospitalised after jumping off a moving vehicle to foil an alleged attempt to drive him to his home Kogi state,
The senator has said he wants to be questioned in Abuja, saying he fears for his safety in Kogi where he has a long running feud with the governor, Yahaya Bello.
In the video sent to PREMIUM TIMES by a witness, MacDonald Kwoiki, Mr. Melaye is seen sitting on an unpaved floor in a part of Garki District of Abuja.
Mr. Melaye appears in a pair of red shoes, and is surrounded by armed police operatives in plainclothes.
Some of the agitated witnesses are heard urging Mr Melaye to call his colleague senators for help.
Our source said Mr Melaye was later whisked away by some unknown men who also appeared to be armed.
WESTMORELAND,N.Y. -- An Oneida County man is accused of sexually abusing a female child under the age of 11 years old, according to New York State Police.
David R. Seelman, 33, of Westmoreland, was charged with first-degree sex abuse, a felony, and endangering the welfare of a child, a misdemeanor, police said.
Seelman was arraigned and remanded to the Oneida County Jail on $20,000 bail or bond. The victim was offered services through the Oneida County Child Advocacy Center.
The Oneida County Child Advocacy Center is a multi-agency, multi-disciplinary team that fights child abuse by providing a wide range of services for child victims, while also aggressively pursuing the offenders of these crimes.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - NE Neungyule Inc :
* Says it will issue 1st series unregistered and unsecured private convertible bonds, to raise 5 billion won in proceeds for operations
* Maturity date is Feb. 7, 2023, coupon rate is 0 percent and yield to maturity is 1 percent for the bonds
* Conversion price is 4,716 won/share and conversion ratio is 100 percent
Source text in Korean: goo.gl/q2qUPq
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
Fly Shop of the Bighorns presents film tour
SHERIDAN — Fly Shop of the Bighorns will present a 2017 fly-fishing film tour Saturday at 8 p.m.
Tickets to the festival cost $12 for adults and $10 for students.
The film tour — MFC Spring Tying Special and Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T) — is a culmination of fly fishing films from the past year. The films will be salt water, fresh water and usually all the places in this world that many have on their bucket lists. You’ll see tarpon fishing in Mexico, Taimen fishing in Asia and trout of all varieties.
Tickets can be purchased through the WYO Theater box office, by phone at 675-1150 or online at wyotheater.com.
The WYO Theater is located at 42 N. Main St.
Rep. Bert Reeves, R - Marietta, is congratulated after the passage of HB-159, concerning adoption, in the house. Georgia lawmakers voted Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018, on a compromise over a major overhaul to make adoptions easier in the state. The deal will settle a long-running dispute among legislators over how to improve the state's outdated adoption laws, which hinder the creation of new families. Gov. Nathan Deal and legislative leaders say adoption is a priority for this session. (Bob Andres/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
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FILE - In this Dec. 13, 2016 file photo, an Uber driverless car heads out for a test drive in San Francisco. Police in a Phoenix suburb say one of Uber's self-driving vehicles has struck and killed a pedestrian. Police in the city of Tempe said Monday, March 19, 2018, that the vehicle was in autonomous mode with an operator behind the wheel when the woman walking outside of a crosswalk was hit. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg,File)
ATLANTA (AP)  A jury has found an Atlanta attorney who fatally shot his wife guilty of murder and influencing witnesses.
Jurors returned the verdict Monday afternoon in the case of 75-year-old Claud "Tex" McIver.
No one has disputed that he shot 64-year-old Diane McIver in September 2016, but the defense had said the shooting was an accident.
The murder conviction means jurors believe he intended to kill his wife. That carries a sentence of life in prison, and it's up to the judge whether he will have the possibility of parole.
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The jury also found him guilty of possession of a gun during the commission of a felony and guilty of aggravated assault.
McIver was immediately handcuffed in preparation to be taken to jail. No immediate sentencing date was announced.
Trevor Chappell wanted to get a tattoo of a turtle. Finding the right design brought up a raft of questions about getting ideas and inspiration from other cultures and traditions. Can you trademark culture? Is it okay to adopt certain elements from another culture without the consent of people who belong to that culture? We're delving into the controversial idea of cultural appropriation and the ethics of borrowing. From getting indigenous tattoos to wearing headdresses, the idea of rock n' roll, art and more. Joining Trevor is Dharawal Knowledge Keeper, Shannon Foster
A water main break is affecting drivers near 11th and Garnett in Tulsa.
Eastbound 11th Street is closed right now at Highway 169 because of the water main break.
Crews were able to shut off the water but police officers have the road blocked as the street has buckled.
Tarkwa (W/R), Jan. 2, GNA - A 25 year-old small scale miner, Baba Dentenii has been fined GH¢2,400.00 by the Tarkwa Circuit Court for mining in the Bonsawire Forest Reserve.
Dentenii, who pleaded guilty, would go to prison for 36 months in default.
Prosecuting, Police Detective Chief Inspector Oscar Amponsah, told the court, presided over by Mr Emanuel Bart-Plange Brew, that the complainants are officers of the rapid taskforce from the Forestry Commission in Tarkwa.
Detective Amponsah said on December 18, while the complainants were on duty within the Bonsawire Forest Reserve, they chanced on the accused and his accomplices now at large, mining for gold illegally in the reserve.
The prosecutor said the accused person and his accomplices on seeing the complainants took to their heels, but the complainants managed to arrest Baba and handed him over to the police.
He said after a thorough investigation Baba was charged with the offence. GNA
By Erica Apeatua Addo, GNA
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate’s No. 2 Republican, John Cornyn, said on Monday that he agreed with colleagues who have said it would be a mistake for President Donald Trump to fire Special Counsel Robert Mueller, who is overseeing a probe into Russian meddling in the U.S. election.
FILE PHOTO: U.S. Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) speaks to reporters outside the Senate chamber on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S. February 7, 2018. REUTERS/Eric Thayer
Speaking to reporters outside the Senate, Cornyn said that for Trump to fire Mueller “would produce all sorts of unintended consequences,” which the senator declined to identify. He added he did not believe it would happen and that he did not therefore believe legislation to protect the special counsel was necessary.
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April 5 Jeevan Scientific Technology Ltd :
* Says resignation of Kilaru Gopi Krishna as a director and the managing director of the company Source text: bit.ly/2nWKne8 Further company coverage:
Fugitive lawyer Eric Conn is taken into custody by FBI agents on the tarmac at Blue Grass Airport in Lexington, Ky., Tuesday, December 5, 2017. Matt Goins
The Clark County Fire Department responded to a fire near Circus Circus on Monday afternoon.
The back of Circus Circus at the intersection of Sammy Davis Jr. and Circus Circus drives (Google Street View)
The Clark County Fire Department responded to a fire near Circus Circus on Monday afternoon.
The fire occurred about 1 p.m. at Sammy Davis Jr. and Circus Circus drives, Deputy Fire Chief Jeff Buchanan said.
Wood paneling that was being stored in the parking lot had caught fire, Buchanan said. Firefighters had the fire out in about 10 minutes, before it could spread to a trailer nearby.
No injuries were reported, the Fire Department said.
The Fire Department continues to investigate. Damage has not yet been estimated.
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× Bucks’ Jabari Parker had successful surgery to repair injury to ACL
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Bucks forward Jabari Parker had successful surgery to repair his left ACL injury on Tuesday, February 14th.
Bucks GM John Hammond announced the surgery was performed at The Steadman Clinic in Vail, Colorado by Dr. Robert LaPrade.
According to a statement from Bucks officials, Parker will miss the remainder of the season with the recovery and rehabilitation period estimated at 12 months.
A timeline for his return to basketball activity will be established at a later date.
Parker suffered the injury in the third quarter of Milwaukee’s game vs. Miami on February 8th. Parker hurt the same knee in December 2014, ending his rookie season after 25 games.
Commuters using app-based cabs to travel in the city continued to face problems on Tuesday too, due to the indefinite strike called by the Maharashtra Navnirman Vahatuk Sena (MNVS), the transport wing of Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena .
The “offline” strike began Monday onwards, when drivers did not login to their mobile application or accepted rides. On Tuesday morning during peak hours, commuters were forced to take the other modes of transport, including black and yellow taxis, autorickshaws, BEST buses and local trains, due to the strike.
Taxi aggregators are meeting the drivers who have called for an indefinite strike and are looking into their demands.
“Ola and Uber have sought time till Tuesday for deliberations on our demands. Hence our offline protest will continue,” stated an MNVS statement.
On Monday, the app-based cab drivers who defied the strike and operated on the streets were forcefully asked to stop operation by the MNVS and were made to go “offline.”
Feb 2(Reuters) - We&Win Diversification Co Ltd :
* Says it plans to sell land and building worth T$2.5 million
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/ja51Vr
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
EPA wants public thoughts, and data, on GHG revision
It's proving a contentious move and passions are running high as the EPA opens the door for public comment on revised GHG standards. By Megan Lampinen
It is public comment time in the US following the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) controversial decision in March this year to reopen the Mid-Term Evaluation (MTE) for car light truck fuel economy….
BEIJING (AP) - China has criticized proposed U.S. investment controls as a violation of global trade rules and says it reserves the right to retaliate if they take effect.
The Commerce Ministry's comment Thursday came as the two sides prepared for weekend talks in Beijing on American complaints about China's trade surplus and Beijing's promise to buy more American goods.
A ministry spokesman, Gao Feng, said the White House proposal to restrict Chinese investment in the United States violates the "rules and basic spirit" of the World Trade Organization.
Gao said, "The Chinese side will carefully evaluate the U.S. measures and reserves the right to take corresponding measures."
The Darkness Singer Justin Hawkins 'Memba Him?!
English singer Justin Hawkins is best known for his high-pitched singing in the band The Darkness ... who made it big after they released their hair-metal single 'I Believe in a Thing Called Love' back in 2003. Guess what he looks like now!
Warrants have been issued for the arrest of two people in Martin, Tenn. on May 25.
According to the Weakley County Sheriff's Department, an investigation led to a warrant being executed in Martin, Tenn. Investigators found 5 and a half ounces of methamphetamine along with drug scales and $1200 in cash.
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Arrest warrants have been issued for 28-year-old Ereo Scates and 25-year-old Laporsha Spinks.
Both were charged with possession of schedule 2 methamphetamine with intent to resale and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Scates should be considered armed and dangerous.
Scates and Spinks both have ties to Jackson, Tenn.
If anyone knows the whereabouts of these two people please contact the Weakley County Sheriff's Department.
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AUSTIN (AP) – Employees of a disaster recovery accounting firm donated almost $30,000 to Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush’s re-election campaign days after his agency signed a nearly $13.5 million contract with the company to help manage the state’s Hurricane Harvey response. Bush’s office is overseeing the housing rebuild post-Harvey and agreed to the contract in October with Horne LLP. Three days later, 34 Horne officials collectively donated $27,500. The story was first reported by the Texas Tribune.
Land office spokeswoman Brittany Eck says Horne won the bid after scoring highest among four finalist firms according to metrics measuring experience, project cost and adherence to schedule, which the agency uses when choosing contractors. Ash Wright, the Bush campaign’s political director, called the donations “the biggest non-story in the history of non-stories.”
– Below is slow motion video from Bayley’s RAW Women’s Title win over Charlotte Flair in Las Vegas last night:
– Becky Lynch vs. Mickie James in a rematch from WWE Elimination Chamber has been announced for tonight’s WWE SmackDown. As noted, John Cena vs. WWE Champion Bray Wyatt will also take place.
– Actor Vince Vaughn has joined the cast of “Fighting With My Family,” the movie based on Paige’s family from WWE Studios and The Rock’s Seven Bucks Productions. Vaughn will be playing an 80’s wrestling star, as noted by The Rock in the following post:
TULSA, OK (KSWO)- A man is in custody this morning in Tulsa as a child is fighting for its life.
Zachary Collins, 24, was arrested over the weekend for child abuse and neglect after authorities say he slammed a 21-month-old child's head into a wall. Collins was reportedly watching over his girlfriend's child while she was at work.
Investigators say it's likely they'll know more about the child's condition today. An initial report said the child suffered bleeding from the brain.
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March 30 Atrys Health SA:
* Says its unit eDiagnostic Clinica Virtual de especialidades Medicas is granted financing of 539,720 euros ($581,008) under the State Program I+D+i to implement the medical research project eDsalud
* The financing will be in the form of a loan at 0,06 pct interest, 3 years grace period and 7 years repayment Source text: bit.ly/2nOlnrM
Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9289 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
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In this grab taken from video, Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May speaks in the House of Commons, London, during its first sitting since the election, Tuesday June 13, 2017. Britain's prime minister has opened talks with a Northern Ireland-based party Tuesday to see if they can create an alliance to push through the Conservative Party's agenda after a disastrous snap election left her short of a majority in Parliament. PA via AP)
Manchester United striker, Romelu Lukaku, has insisted he is not worried about Alexis Sanchez taking his place in the team.
Sanchez moved to Old Trafford in the January transfer window, with Henrikh Mkhitaryan moving to Arsenal.
Lukaku says it is up to manager Jose Mourinho to decide who plays.
“I work hard and do everything to make sure I am in the starting line-up,” he told Sky Sports.
“It is the manager’s choice [if I am picked], but he knows what I can do for the team – I score goals and give assists and I think in my short time here I have been important for the team.
“He [Sanchez] is a Manchester United player – he was destined to play here. He deserves to be on the big stage. It was something he wanted as well.
“He has a lot of experience after playing for Barcelona and Arsenal. I admire the quality he has on the ball, but especially his will to win. People were criticising him for being moody, but he is not like that. He is a just a winner,”‎ he added.
Mauricio Gonzalez, uncle of Juventino Mata-Hernandez, the worker who fell to his death last week at the Legacy Union building site, talks about his nephew and his skepticism about the results of the pending investigation.
POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. — Takal Molson and Jermaine Crumpton posted double-doubles and Canisius used a late surge to take a 73-67 victory over Marist on Friday night.
Molson had 21 points and 10 rebounds and Crumpton 18 points and a career-high 16 boards for the Golden Griffins (14-9, 8-2 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference), who bounced back from a loss to Niagara to win for the fifth time in six starts. Isaiah Reese added 21 points. Crumpton’s double-double is a career first; Molson’s is his second.
The Red Foxes (5-18, 3-8) had led the entire second half, by as many as 11, when Canisius took the lead on Jibreel Faulkner’s dunk with 5:35 to go. An 8-0 spurt extended the Griffins’ lead to 71-62 with 37 seconds remaining.
Marist outshot Canisius 53 to 35 per cent but had 24 turnovers.
Brian Parker scored 19 points with 11 rebounds for Marist, his first double-double this season.
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office today swore in its new leader.
Col. Rick Wells was sworn in at the Bradenton Area Convention Center. He has served as the second in command at the sheriff’s office since 2015 and served as the chief of police for the Palmetto Police Department from 2010 to 2015.
He has more than 30 years in law enforcement.
Wells replaces Sheriff Brad Steube, who retired after 10 years as Manatee County’s sheriff and a long career with the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.
The Secret Room's MTV Movie Awards party gives 'young Hollywood' a fresh start ahead of the blockbuster movie season by Elyse Glickman /April 9, 2017/20.13 It's no secret that during the summer months, great skin and healthy hair make up the foundation for one's warm weather look. The Secret Room once again took over the SLS Hotel's Garden Terrace to focus their attention a variety of shampoos, skin care essentials, beauty services, and fashion accessories to get the ball rolling on summer 2017.
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MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Australia opening batsman David Warner was a victim of friendly fire when he was struck in the neck by a bouncer from team mate Josh Hazlewood and retired hurt during an intra-squad match in Darwin on Tuesday.
The pugnacious lefthander dropped his bat and slumped to his knees after his attempted hook shot went awry at Marrara Oval but quickly picked himself up and walked off the ground unassisted.
Vice-captain Warner was dismissed for four in the first innings and had only made two from 14 balls when he was struck, denying him time in the middle before Australia's two-test tour of Bangladesh.
Cricket Australia tweeted that he was "recovering" from the blow, without elaborating on his condition.
The squad depart for Bangladesh on Friday ahead of the first test in Dhaka which starts on Aug. 27.
(Reporting by Ian Ransom; Editing by Greg Stutchbury)
Enjoy a “Stranger Things” episode done by the “Bad Lip Reading” guys.
Sorry, “Stranger Things” fans, season 3 probably isn’t happening until 2019. But here’s a Bad Lip Reading video of the show to tide you over.
Melody Ge has been named food safety business development director with InstantLabs. Her job will be to establish InstantLabs’ brand and reputation in the food safety industry. She will assist food suppliers with product defense, GFSI certifications, food safety testing, and sanitation programs. She will also be promoting InstantLabs’ breakthrough product: The Hunter Real-Time PCR System.
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TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s president has issued a direct threat, claiming his country is capable of restarting its nuclear program within hours.
Hassan Rouhani says it could be done “in an hour and a day” if Washington continues with “threats and sanctions” against Iran.
He says that once restarted, the program could quickly be brought to a much more advanced level than it was back in 2015, when Iran signed the nuclear deal with world powers. That agreement capped Iran’s uranium enrichment levels in return for the lifting of international sanctions.
Rouhani’s remarks to lawmakers on Tuesday offered no evidence of Iran’s capabilities but are likely to ratchet up pressure further with the Trump administration.
Rouhani also tempered his threat, adding that Iran seeks to remain loyal to its commitments under the deal.
Khartoum — The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Professor Ibrahim Ghandour, on Sunday received a copy of the credentials of the new ambassador of Lebanon to the Sudan, Deema Hadad.
The new ambassador conveyed to the Minister the greeting of his Lebanese counterpart
The Minister, Ghandour, on his part thanked the new ambassador and wished her success in her new job. He also said his ministry would fully support her discharge her mission in the Sudan.
SALINAS >> Two men were killed on Sunday after being hit by cars in separate accidents.
The first victim, a 27-year old man, was pushing a shopping cart across the eastbound lanes of East Laurel Drive east of Terra Drive at around 5:35 p.m. The man was hit by a car driven by a woman going eastbound on East Laurel. He was transported to Natividad Medical Center with severe head trauma. He was pronounced dead at the hospital. The name of the victim is not being released pending notification of his family.
The second incident took place at around 7 p.m. as a man, identified as possibly being in his late 40s or early 50s, was walking across the south bound lane of North Main Street, just a few blocks from the first incident. The man was crossing westbound across the first lane of North Main when he was struck by a car traveling southbound on North Main Street. The man was transported to Natividad Medical Center where he was pronounced dead. The victim has not been identified.
Hour 1: Reunited, roofers and Charlottesville protests.
Hour 2: More listener reaction to Charlottesville, another horrible app and Trump’s childhood home on Airbnb.
Hour 3: Kids suing TD Garden for millions, thief that leaves a unique calling card and new license plate kerfuffle.
DUBAI, April 29 Saudi Arabia's Energy Minister Khalid al-Falih said on Saturday there was consensus with Central Asia over oil markets and production levels.
Falih, who had arrived on a visit to Turkmenistan earlier and is on a tour of Central Asian nations, also tweeted there was agreement with the region on the necessity of sticking to production cuts. (Reporting By Maha El Dahan; Editing by Toby Chopra)
Winning numbers drawn in 'MassCash' game
BRAINTREE, Mass. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Massachusetts Lottery's "MassCash" game were:
06-07-10-23-28
(six, seven, ten, twenty-three, twenty-eight)
Published on Aug 13, 2017
Over a billion dollars has been spent over the last 8 years fomenting racial division, with the purpose of using the manufactured conflicts to take away our rights.
In 500-plus pages, Buildings of Wisconsin catalogues significant structures in every corner of the state from landmarks to less-recognized edifices. The entries, arranged by region and municipality, encompass everything from half-timbered barns to Holy Hill, from Baroque to post-postmodern. The Milwaukee section acknowledges the city’s Teutonic architectural heritageâ€”“There were few cities of its size in the country between 1860 and 1920 that had as many professional architects per capita as did Milwaukee”â€”and includes the Wisconsin Gas Building and City Hall along with many churches, private homes and businesses. The one-story clapboard Town of Milwaukee Town Hall in Glendale shares space with the University Club Tower and the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church. The descriptions are succinct and sometimes witty. Milwaukee designer Brooks Stevens may have coined the term “planned obsolescence” but his 1942 Fox Point home, “with its simple lines, remains thoroughly modern.”
On Sunday when the Miami Dolphins finished their season finale against the Buffalo Bills, there were questions whether the Dolphins would give back up quarterback David Fales playing time. Sure enough, the Dolphins had Jay Cutler play one series and then played Fales the rest of the game. The last game of the season could be like a preseason game for teams because they want to look at the younger players and that's what the Dolphins did with Fales. As much as I hate when that happens, the Dolphins did the right thing playing Fales throughout the game to see what he can do.
Look Ryan Tannehill will be coming back from knee surgery next year, Cutler is done in Miami, and the team seems to be lukewarm on bringing back Matt Moore so the team has to see what they have in Fales. While I don't think Fales is the quarterback of the future at the very least he could be a back up next year, but the Dolphins need to look into getting a quarterback early in this year's draft. I like …
Six months after they split, Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom are back together again, and were seen holding hands backstage at Ed Sheeran’s concert in Los Angeles over the weekend.
Sources said they left the Staples Center concert together on Bloom’s motorbike and headed to Malibu, Calif., for the birthday party of philanthropist Diana Jenkins.
Insiders said Perry and Bloom — who dated for 10 months before splitting in February saying they were taking “respectful space” from each other — mingled with stars including Kim Kardashian, Cindy Crawford, James Blunt, Sheeran and even Bloom’s ex Miranda Kerr.
The source added, “Katy and Orlando left together a little while later. She lives in Malibu so we presumed they were going to her house to be alone.”
A survey of the Research Institute of Forensic Science and Criminology suggests that 60% of the children in Bulgaria do not feel safe at school.
The figures were released at a conference against violence in educational institutions by the head of the Juvenile Crime Department at the Interior Ministry.
The main reasons for aggression in schools are social and economic related to financial problems and the way children are treated by their families in Bulgaria, Deputy Minister of Education explained.
In the past year Bulgaria saw by 455 more incidents involving children compared to the previous one, and cases of aggression and harassment grew by 396.
In the first place, the causes and problems are socio-economic and relate to the family's difficulties in terms of work, finances and home conflicts. Many children are victims of various conflicts, witnessing violence everywhere.
The boy who shocked the world
It has been a year since starving Saleem became the face of Yemen's suffering. But where is he now?
Dominic Scavuzzo, a 17-year-old Rockhurst High School student from Leawood, has become the fourth teenager running for governor in Kansas. Dominic Scavuzzo Facebook
Chairman Beat Hess of Franco-Swiss cement giant LafargeHolcim addresses the company's annual shareholder meeting in Zurich, Switzerland May 3, 2017. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann
ZURICH LafargeHolcim's (LHN.S) board of directors and management received just under 61 percent support from shareholders at the Swiss company's annual general meeting on Wednesday, amid displeasure after the cement maker admitted paying armed groups in war-torn Syria.
Just over 38 percent of shareholders voted against giving discharge to the board of directors and management at the annual general meeting in Zurich.
"This is not a result we can boast of," said chairman Beat Hess. "There were mistakes made in the past, mistakes that are not compatible with a company of our values.
"I understand the displeasure expressed in this result," he said.
(Reporticng by John Revill; editing by Brenna Hughes Neghaiwi and Joshua Franklin)
DETROIT — Miami centre Hassan Whiteside is out for the Heat's game at Detroit with an illness.
Whiteside is averaging 14.1 points and 11.7 rebounds this season. Kelly Olynyk started at centre Saturday night for the Heat.
Detroit is not at full strength either, with rookie Luke Kennard (foot) and guard Dwight Buycks (illness) missing the game. The Pistons have been without point guard Reggie Jackson since late December because of an ankle injury.
Detroit is playing its second game with newly acquired star Blake Griffin.
They had to wait 24 hours later than planned but the Salem High School Spartans came away with another state football title yesterday. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano:
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Tonight the KCTV5 Surprise Squad is back to make your day. This time, we surprised unsuspecting people during the lunch hour.
Ah, Balenciaga: at it again. Pushing all those social media buttons and getting everyone het up to such an extent that they have just become complicit in making an item in the men’s collection a veritable phenomenon simply on the back of an Instagram post.
When will we stop swallowing the bait? One moment there’s a picture online, and the next it has spawned 1,000 memes — all of which lead back to the source, and all of which play right into the hands of the very canny designer Demna Gvasalia.
He understands as well as anyone how to ride the hype cycle and bend the free-floating and often indiscriminate desire of the digisphere to use fashion as target practice to his own advantage.
I am speaking, of course, of the T-shirt shirt, a men’s wear product from the Balenciaga fall 2018 collection that is exactly what it sounds like: a cotton T-shirt twinned to a cotton button-up shirt in complementary colors that can be worn with the long-sleeved shirt draped on the front, or the T-shirt draped off the back.
Aug 15 (Reuters) - Summerset Group Holdings Ltd
* HY net profit after tax of NZ$90.3 million, up 78 percent
* Interim dividend of NZ 3.9 cents per share
* Targeting delivery of 450 retirement units in 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (bangalore.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com)
That savings is not much considering that fliers who buy basic economy fares must still pay $25 to check a bag, they can't change flights or select their seats or upgrade to a roomier seat. On American and United, basic economy passengers can't even bring a carry-on bag unless it fits under the seat.
Ride ‘em Cowboy
Kauai, Hawaii - Hawaiian cowboys apparently prefer jet skis rather than horses when they are on a roundup. A lasso wielding man on a jet ski was seen in the waters off the island of Kauai in the aftermath of recent torrential flooding chasing a bison that got loose during the storm, reports the Association of Mature American Citizens.
Observers said he successfully roped the buffalo saving its life.
HYDERABAD: A division bench of the High Court on Tuesday directed the Andhra Pradesh government authorities concerned to file a detailed counter affidavit with regard to alleged encroachment of Narasanna Cheruvu opposite RTC complex at Narasannapeta in Srikakulam district.
The bench of acting chief justice Ramesh Ranganathan and justice K Vijaya Lakshmi was dealing with a taken-up PIL case based on a letter addressed to the acting chief justice by PV Rao and two others of Narasannapet village. The petitioners said in their letter some persons encroached the lake for constructing a shopping complex and petrol bunks in collusion with government officials.
Taking into consideration the contents of the letter, the bench issued notices to the AP principal secretary to revenue, principal secretary to panchayat raj, secretary to irrigation, Srikakulam district collector and other authorities concerned to respond by filing counter affidavits, and posted the matter for hearing after four weeks.
The St. Louis Cardinals announced today that they will move forward with both the Cardinals Caravans and Winter Warm-Up activities scheduled for Sunday, January 15 and Monday, January 16.
The Cardinals made the decision to confirm both events after consulting with the National Weather Service and representatives of the Missouri and Illinois Departments of Transportation.
For a complete schedule of the Winter Warm-Up, fans should click here. For more details about the Cardinals Caravan events fans should click here.
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A North York resident faces smuggling charges after border guard at the Peace Bridge stopped a woman with $37,000 hidden on her body.
On January 25, according assistant U.S. attorney Aaron Mango, a woman told Customs and Border Protection officers she was coming to Buffalo and staying for a few days to go shopping at a mall.
When asked how much money she was traveling with, the defendant said she had $5,000.
However, during subsequent searches, officers discovered she was carrying $37,000 in U.S. currency around her waist and in her pants. She also had a list of names and money wire transfer locations in the Buffalo, N.Y. area.
Charged with bulk cash smuggling is Liliya Dzyuba, 42, of North York. The charge carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A proposal that would funnel a portion of Idaho’s scholarship fund to help adults finish their undergraduate degrees is headed to the governor’s desk for consideration.
House members narrowly approved advancing the legislation on Monday after lengthy debate.
This is the third year that Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter has pushed for the proposal. It’s previously faced resistance from some members who said the state should be helping younger students and not funding handouts to adults.
According to the bill, 20 percent of the state’s scholarship fund would be awarded to adult students who already have some college credits looking to finish their degree or certificate.
Budget writers increased the scholarship fund from $10 million to $13.5 million this year.
The proposal had already cleared the Senate earlier this year. It now awaits Otter’s signature.
CINCINNATI (AP) " A federal appeals court is hearing arguments over the constitutionality of Ohio's new three-drug execution method.
At issue before the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati on Wednesday is the effectiveness of the first drug used in the method, a sedative called midazolam (mih-DAY'-zoh-lam).
Midazolam has been used in problematic executions in Arizona, Arkansas and Ohio in which inmates didn't appear fully sedated before the second and third drugs took effect.
Lawyers opposing midazolam say it creates an unconstitutional risk of harm to inmates.
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The state says the massive doze of 500 milligrams of midazolam is enough to render inmates unconscious. They also say the U.S. Supreme Court previously upheld the drug's use in Oklahoma in a 2015 case.
March 19(Reuters) - Beijing Sinnet Technology Co Ltd
* Says it plans to pay cash dividend of 0.2 yuan per 10 shares (before tax) to shareholders for 2017
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/k5BCma
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
March 28 ICICI Bank Ltd:
* ICICI Bank partners with Truecaller to launch a UPI based mobile payment service Source text:
ICICI Bank, India's largest private sector bank by consolidated assets today announced its partnership with Truecaller, a leading Swedish communication company and India's third most used app to power a new UPI based mobile payment service. Christened 'Truecaller Pay', it will allow millions of users of the app in the country to instantly create a UPI id, send money to any UPI id or a mobile number registered with the BHIM app. It will also enable users to recharge their mobile number from within the Truecaller app itself.
Further company coverage:
Rosanna Scotto is one of the most recognizable news anchors in the New York television market.
Ms. Scotto, who grew up in Brooklyn, N.Y., as part of a big Italian family, knew she wanted to be on TV from an early age and sought out her first mentor while still in middle school.
Today, after decades in the business, she explains what women...
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — One of the nation’s largest online charter schools is suing Ohio’s State Board of Education over its vote to have the school repay $60 million that was disputed because of a lack of justifying documentation.
The complaint from the Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow alleges board members violated state public-meetings law by voting at Monday’s meeting without hearing public comment or substantive deliberation on the matter. ECOT says those circumstances and late changes to the agenda indicate the board improperly discussed or made a decision in advance, making the vote invalid.
Ohio’s Department of Education says the board wasn’t required to have another hearing after a hearing officer previously considered the matter.
ECOT contends it was treated unfairly and that a $60 million repayment could cripple the school of 15,000 students.
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In this Saturday, May 26, 2018 image from video released by the U.S. Geological Survey, lava sends up clouds of steam and toxic gases as it enters the Pacific Ocean as Kilauea Volcano continues its eruption cycle near Pahoa on the island of Kilauea, Hawaii. Lava from the Kilauea volcano has reached a geothermal power plant on the Big Island, approaching wells that have been capped to protect against the release of toxic gas should they mix with lava. (U.S. Geological Survey via AP)
Former Atlanta mayoral candidate and city council president Ceasar Mitchell was forced to file a police report last week after thieves took off with his vehicle.
Mitchell was warming his car in the driveway of his home when someone jumped in and took off. He says he left the vehicle running and unlocked with the keys inside when the thieves stole it.
It happened on Wednesday outside Mitchell's home in southwest Atlanta.
Mitchell told police he heard the engine rev and the tires screech and that's when he went outside to discover his car was gone.
Police have not yet recovered the vehicle and no suspect description has been released.
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ARIZONA’S CHILDREN: Gilbert couple Becki and Brett MacLay always knew they wanted a lively household. When they became foster parents, that’s exactly what they got.
On our cover: Phoenix Municipal Court Judge Cynthia Gonzales and daughter Winter Warnicke (12) at the Arizona Cactus-Pine Girl Scouts new Parson’s Leadership Center.
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) - Two University of Illinois football players are facing theft charges, after being accused of stealing a sculpture from a Champaign park.
A deer sculpture was taken from Scott Park last month.
Police said Drew Murtaugh and James Marchese told them they found the sculpture on the street and decided to take it home.
They face theft charges and could spend up to five years in prison if convicted.
They will be in court on June 12.
Bo Horvat scored the shootout winner and added a pair of assists as the Vancouver Canucks edged the Edmonton Oilers 3-2 on Saturday night for their third straight win. The Oilers caught a break with eight minutes remaining in the opening period when the Canucks had a goal called back.
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OROVILLE — Butte County deputies said Friday they are investigating a homicide in Oroville.
The investigation was launched Thursday morning when John Prater, 35, was found dead in the area of Crystal Pines Road. Initially, the Oroville man’s death was deemed suspicious in nature.
Now officials are seeking information surrounding Prater’s murder. They are asking anyone with information to contact their investigations unit at 530-538-7671.
With No Trail and Other Unholy Paths, Jaye Jayle has fully realized the apocalyptic George Miller-esque vision that they started carving out in their early material. Imagine that Steve Reich and Ennio Morricone crossed paths, blending their respective minimalist inclinations into a neo-Western pastiche — part electronic, part organic. Singer guitarist Evan Patterson’s voice sounds like a roaming stranger pulled from the depths of Cormac McCarthy’s bleakest passages. Rarely has Patterson and company channeled such rawness, with trance-like qualities that feel like a sun-blistered fever dream. —Syd Bishop
No Trail and Other Unholy Paths by Jaye Jayle
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A bomb squad was deployed Monday evening and a man was detained after a routine traffic stop in Santa Ana turned up what police confirmed to be a live hand grenade.
Detectives conducted a traffic stop in the area of First and Fairview Streets at 7:58 p.m. that would spark hours of careful assessment by the bomb squad, police said. When detectives asked if the driver had anything illegal in the car, he responded that he had a hand grenade in the car.
Detectives found what was confirmed to be a live grenade in the front passenger seat, said Cmdr. Matt Sorenson of the Santa Ana Police Department.
Police immediately set up a perimeter and called out the Orange County Sheriff Department’s bomb squad; the driver was detained pending further investigation, Sorenson said.
At about 10:10 p.m., the grenade was rendered safe. It was not immediately known why the grenade was in the car.
Get to know majestic Black Oaks, towering White Pines, beautiful Paper Birches and many more. We’ll also talk about how animals, including humans, benefit from trees in a variety of ways, as well as some of the latest research on how trees communicate with each other. 1:30-3:30 pm. Free/pwyc, suggested donation of $2-$5 per person.
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Nairobi police are on the spot for failing to arrest a businessman, reported to have misused his firearm on five occasions.
About a month before he died, Josh Dunne, his father and brothers-in-law went on a hunting trip. Before returning to Las Cruces, they stopped at a Silver City restaurant run by a relative.
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David LachappelleSeems like a lot of fans want to help Elton John say farewell to that Yellow Brick Road.
Today, the first 60 shows of Elton’s final tour went on sale, and all of them immediately sold out. More concert dates will be announced next week.
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In a statement, Elton said, “I want to thank my extraordinary fans for their overwhelming support throughout my career and especially their interest in being there to celebrate my final Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour…We are working closely with [concert promoter] AEG to make sure more cities and additional concerts in sold-out markets are added in North America wherever and whenever possible.”
He added, “I am so excited for the start of the tour and can’t wait to see everybody on the road.”
The Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour kicks off September 8, 2018, in Pennsylvania and will span five continents over 300 shows. You can see a full list of his current tour dates at EltonJohn.com.
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Cahokia, MO. October 5 – The item a custodian found in a Cahokia middle school bathroom has been identified as feminine hygiene products, according to the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Department.
The St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office said they were called to the Wirth/Parks Middle School after the custodian found what he believed to be a fetus in the girls’ bathroom Wednesday night.
After the discovery was made, a hearse was brought out to the school to take what was found to the coroner’s office so authorities could figure out what it was.
Thursday morning, the sheriff’s office said the item was not a fetus but feminine hygiene products.
Pump Boys and Dinettes runs through Oct. 15. Back Row from left: Leslie Alan Coates, Ted Dvorak and J. Clayton Winters. Front Row: Stephen Hithcock (kneeling), Katie Riggs (seated) and Jen Bechter Courtesy photo
A panel of Fourth District Court judges says the city of Meridian must provide its own magistrate court facilities but freed Garden City from that requirement. The Idaho Statesman says the judges ruled last month that Meridian must comply with a 1994 court order to provide its own court facilities.
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FERRIS TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Michigan State Police have identified the 42-year-old man killed Thursday morning in a crash in Montcalm County.
Authorities say Wayne Lorenz, of Holly, died in the crash at Crystal Road and McBride Road in Ferris Township. The crash was reported at about 8 a.m. Thursday.
State police say in a release that Lorenz was driving north on Crystal Road and was hit by an eastbound garbage truck when he entered the intersection.
The 31-year-old driver of the garbage truck was not injured.
The crash remains under investigation.
Central Nebraska Medical Clinic will host an open house and ribbon cutting Wednesday, May 2 from 4-6 p.m. for the newly remodeled clinic, located at the northwest corner of Jennie M. Melham Medical Center (145 Memorial Dr., Broken Bow.)
Zimbabweans living outside the country who cannot receive our broadcast signals can now listen to and participate in LiveTalk in real time (8:00-9:00 p.m. Zimbabwe time) (1800-1900 UTC) (Monday-Friday) and call our studio directly at 1-202-619-2077 to participate.
Foligno finished the season with a career-high 13 goals, 12 of which came at even strength, and matched last year's total of 23 points.
Foligno missed the last two games of the season due to a knee injury, but had one of the most productive seasons of his career. He finished the season with 279 hits in 80 games, an average of 3.5 hits per game, which is second only to Toronto's Matt Martin. After toiling on the team's bottom two lines to begin his career, Foligno's improvement and consistency saw him get promoted to Jack Eichel's left wing in the second half of the season, and his physical play often helped open the ice for Eichel and right winger Sam Reinhart. Another encouraging sign in Foligno's development is his increased willingness to shoot the puck, and for the fourth straight season he improved his shooting percentage. Foligno is penciled in as the second-line left winger for now, and if he maintains that spot he may be poised for a breakout season next year.
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After 80 years Armstrong and Richardson is closing its doors.
The local shoe chain has filed for bankruptcy.
A notice has been posted at their outlet store on Baxter Road.
The company has mall locations at St. Laurent, Carlingwood, Billings Bridge, and Terry Fox Drive,.
Omar Armstrong and Clarence Richardson founded the store in 1934.
Wednesday, May 30
The year was 1984. On this day, a baby called Mark Zuckerberg was only 15 days old, and had already hacked the federal government....just kidding.
The gift that just keeps on giving, nine songs and moments from May 30th, 1984!
Bruce Springsteen-Dancing In The Dark
Video of Bruce Springsteen - Dancing In the Dark
Cyndi Lauper-Time After Time
Video of Cyndi Lauper - Time After Time
McDonald's
Video of 1984 McDonald's Commercial
Slade-Run Runaway
Video of Slade - Run Runaway 1984 (remastered, full CD audio-track )
The Cars-Magic
Video of The Cars - Magic (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)
Night Ranger-Sister Christian
Video of Night Ranger - Sister Christian
Madonna-Borderline
Video of Madonna - Borderline (Official Music Video)
The Psychedelic Furs-Ghost In You
Video of The Psychedelic Furs - The Ghost in You
Dan Hartman-I Can Dream About You
Video of Dan Hartman - I Can Dream About You
Deniece Williams-Let's Hear It For The Boy
World Cup Qualifier Highlights – ITV
With two games remaining, England are just two points away from qualifying for next summer’s World Cup in Russia, but they will be wary of a stubborn Slovenian side who they meet tonight. Scotland’s slender chances of progressing depend on a strong finish to their campaign, beginning with a win against Slovakia at Hampden. Having won their last five matches in a row, Northern Ireland look to continue their rich vein of form against world champions Germany. Jacqui Oatley is joined by Glenn Hoddle, Lee Dixon and Ally McCoist, with commentary on England v Slovenia by Clive Tyldesley and Glenn Hoddle.
GENEVA, July 4 (Reuters) - Trade barriers being erected by major economies could jeopardise the global economic recovery and their effects are already starting to show, the World Trade Organization said on Wednesday in a report on trade restrictions among G20 nations.
"This continued escalation poses a serious threat to growth and recovery in all countries, and we are beginning to see this reflected in some forward-looking indicators," WTO Director General Roberto Azevedo said in a statement. (Reporting by Tom Miles; editing by Stephanie Nebehay)
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Honda's troubles in the Bahrain heat continued on Tuesday when McLaren's Formula 1 testing programme was interrupted by a reliability problem after just two laps...
REMEMBER THE ALAMO: Bryan Preston emails:
Hey Glenn, could you do me a favor? We’ve started a GoFundMe campaign to restore 7 cannons that were used in the Battle of the Alamo in 1836. It’s a way to let people own a little piece of the larger restoration efforts that we’re doing at the Alamo over the next few years, leading up to the construction of a museum to protect and display the Phil Collins collection a few years from now.
(Collins is a long-time Alamo researcher and backer, and he donated a massive collection of Alamo artifacts to the effort in 2014. “Susudio” and Tarzan have helped save Texas history!)
Here’s the GoFundMe link to donate to the cannon fundraiser.
Seems like the kind of thing Instapundit readers would dig.
Officer Justin Sandefur stopped a vehicle Saturday morning on East Baddour Parkway near Carthage Highway. The driver, Seth Lynn Pedigo, 33, of Buffalo Valley, was wanted out of Putnam County and had an expired driver’s license.
Sandefur searched the car and found 10 bags of heroin, three bags of meth and drug paraphernalia.
Pedigo was charged with two counts of possession and manufacture with intent for resale, simple possession, driving with a revoked, suspended or cancelled driver’s license and possession of drug paraphernalia and booked in at the Wilson County Jail where he remained on $6,000 bond.
The Nevada Supreme Court has rejected a bid by police to delay the release of records about the Oct. 1 mass shooting on the Las Vegas Strip, including officer body camera videos, 911 recordings, evidence logs and written interview reports.
[RELATED: Judge to Metro: The courts decide what gets released about 1 October]
Five of seven justices said Friday that the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department should make public the records sought by several media entities to shed light on the investigation of the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history.
Fifty-eight people died and hundreds were wounded and injured when a gunman opened fire from the high-rise Mandalay Bay resort into an outdoor concert crowd.
Department lawyers argue that the investigation is not complete, and that it will be too time-consuming and costly to quickly comply with the public records requests.
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April 28 Asknet AG
* FY gross profit at 8.92 million euros ($9.71 million) at group level, down approx. 14 percent on previous year's 10.39 million euros
* With FY sales revenues down by roughly 6 percent to 68.72 million euros (previous year: 73.32 million euros)
* FY transaction revenues fell by approx. 11 percent to 73.96 million euros (previous year: 83.20 million euros)
* FY adjusted consolidated earnings after taxes (EAT) came to -1.10 million euros
* Expects group's gross profits to pick up in fiscal year 2017
* In medium term, however, earnings before taxes are expected to reach approx. 10 percent of gross profits on a sustained basis Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9188 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
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The Texans are moving Kareem Jackson to safety because of Andre Hal’s cancer diagnosis. Here are four free agents who could halt the shift.
1. kenny vaccaro
The 2013 first-round pick for the New Orleans Saints played 12 games until a groin injury and wrist injury placed him on injured reserve. He was having a decent season with 12 games played and recorded 60 tackles, had 1.5 sacks, picked off three passes, had seven passes defensed, and recovered a fumble. At 27 years old, the Texans would only need the former Texas Longhorn on a one-year-deal similar to what they gave Tyrann Mathieu. Houston has the fifth-highest salary cap space in the NFL, according to Over the Cap, with $29.3 million to spare.
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A HOLLYWOOD HOLIDAY TRADITION WITH GRAND MARSHAL DR. OZ – Dr. Oz serves as Grand Marshal for the “Largest Christmas Celebration in America.” Hosted by popular personalities Erik Estrada, Laura McKenzie, Dean Cain and Montel Williams, with special co-hosts Elizabeth Stanton and Garrett Clayton, the parade on Hollywood Boulevard will include live musical performances that will take place on two stages. A true Hollywood tradition, the parade features larger-than-life inflatable character balloons, and celebrity-filled cars making the heralded trek down the three-mile parade route. Original airdate 12/15/2017.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Jeremiah Martin and Jamal Johnson combined for 42 points to lead Memphis to a 90-72 win over Bryant on Saturday afternoon.
Johnson made all his points from beyond the arc, drilling 6 of 11 attempts for 18. Martin was also hot from distance, making 6 of 7 for 24 points. He was 9 of 12 from the floor. The Tigers (6-2), who are 6-0 at home, nailed 13 of 23 from long range and hit 58 percent (34-59) from the floor.
Bryant led for most of the first half before Kyvon Davenport scored eight straight unanswered points in the closing minutes to help Memphis to a 49-34 halftime advantage. Johnson nailed two straight treys to start the second half and Memphis cruised to its sixth win in the last seven games.
Ikenna Ndugba led Bryant (1-9) with 17 points and a career-high 11 assists. Brandon Carroll added 14 points with nine boards.
Rojas is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Rays.
Rojas will get a well-deserved rest after playing all 16 innings at third base and finishing 2-for-5 with a pair of walks across seven plate appearances in the Marlins' 9-6 loss Tuesday. Yadiel Rivera will step in at third base in Rojas' stead and hit seventh in the series finale.
EMBED >More News Videos Head coach Larry Fedora and Offensive Line Coach Chris Kapilovic spoke to ABC11.
Almost two weeks into the UNC football camp, head coach Larry Fedora has not named a starter at quarterback. There are four guys competing for the one coveted spot."Nobody has separated themselves," Larry Fedora told ABC11 when asked how the QB situation is shaping up.Offensive Line Coach Chris Kapilovic was a little more jovial with reporters Monday after practice on the QB situation."We learned something," Kapilovic said with a smile.Tar Heel coaches will have to make tough decisions between Nathan Elliot, Brandon Harris, Chazz Surratt, and perhaps Logan Byrd.It's still weeks away from the opener against Cal on September 2.
Sergio Ramos says he does not expect to be fit for the first leg of Real Madrid's Copa del Rey tie with Sevilla at the Santiago Bernabeu.
The club captain is struggling with a muscle problem picked up during the Club World Cup last month and trained separately to the first team on Monday.
The centre-back confirmed at a charity event that he will not be available for the first meeting with Jorge Sampaoli's side in their last-16 encounter on Wednesday.
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"I won't be able to play in the first game," he told the media.
Nacho is expected to deputise for Ramos at the heart of Zinedine Zidane's defence as they look to begin 2017 in winning fashion.
Ramos could also be rested for the league meeting with Granada on Saturday but it is hoped he wil be fit for the second leg against Sevilla on January 12.
Kesha paid tribute to the late Tom Petty by covering “Into the Great Wide Open” during her concert in Boston on Wednesday.
She said:
“I’m not trying to be a downer, but I just think this is one of the most beautiful songs ever written and I wanna pay my respects.”
If you didn’t know, Kesha is a longtime Tom Petty fan. She’s performed twice at the annual Petty fest tribute concert.
April 20 China Overseas Grand Oceans Group Ltd :
* Group turnover was approximately HK$3,495 million for three months ended 31 March 2017
* The contracted property sales for the quarter amounted to approximately HK$4,368 million
* Operating profit for quarter was approximately HK$430 million Source text (bit.ly/2pV6DVO) Further company coverage:
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Beyonce may or may not have given birth to her twins, but if it’s any indication, her sister Solange Knowles is going on with her everyday life.
The 30-year-old singer was spotted grabbing a bite to eat at Gracias Madre with husband Alan Ferguson on Wednesday (June 14) in West Hollywood, Calif.
PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Solange Knowles
You’d have to think if the babies were born already, she’d probably be visiting them, right?
The BeyHive has been going nuts on social media with all the rumors.
Meanwhile, Solange and Beyonce‘s mom Tina spent time at Disneyland that same day.
LONDON Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY.L) said on Tuesday that James Lupton, chairman of investment bank Greenhill's European arm, will be joining its board.
Lupton, who is a member of Britain's upper parliamentary chamber the House of Lords, is also named as chairman designate of the group's non-ring-fenced bank - a unit being established as part of industry reforms to separate lenders' retail divisions from other parts of their businesses.
He will take up his role from June 1 and also join the bank's risk and audit committees.
(Reporting by Rachel Armstrong)
Visually stunning and marvels of engineering, hydropower facilities are becoming increasingly important sources of renewable energy, with the International Energy Agency describing hydropower as "the largest single renewable electricity source today."
Here, Sustainable Energy takes a look at 10 countries embracing hydropower, and the impact it's having on their energy mix.
Figures for gigawatt (GW) capacity are for 2015 and from the International Hydropower Association (IHA).
Baku. 14 October. REPORT.AZ/ A state of emergency declared in California over outbreak of hepatitis A.
Report informs referring to Anadolu, California governor Jerry Brown has stated.
Spread of the epidemic is reported to be prevented in Los-Angeles, San-Diego and Santa Cruz.
California Department of Public Health will ensure preparation of vaccines and distribution of them to affected regions.
Following the death of 16 people from hepatitis A in San Diego last month certain part of the city was cleaned with special solution.
An appeal has been launched to track down a 79-year-old woman who has gone missing.
Betty Walsh was last seen in Lyndhurst Road in Benton, Newcastle, at around 11.30am this morning.
She has Alzheimer's and could possibly be in a confused state.
She is described as 5ft tall with grey hair and was wearing a red Duffle coat.
She wears glasses and is believed to have a small brown leather shoulder handbag with her.
Northumbria Police say it is possible Betty may have got on a bus in the area.
Anyone who has seen her either in Benton or on a local bus is asked to contact police on 101 quoting reference 357 020117.
April 20 Wecast Network Inc
* Wecast Network Inc says appointment of Sean Wang to company's board of directors, effective April 14, 2017
* Wecast Network Inc says Polly Wang and Xuesong Song have both stepped down as members of board effective April 14, 2017
* Wecast Network Inc says board is currently conducting a search process and intends to increase number of independent director(s) on board Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The BBC has released a new photo of Ross Poldark, who is clearly sharpening up his style ahead of a possible move into politics...
Ross Poldark is smartening up.
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Having promised to run for Parliament at the end of Poldark series three, this first-look picture from series four gives us a glimpse of Aidan Turner’s character all dressed up in his 18th century finery, standing on the rocky shores of Cornwall and looking typically intense.
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A group of six cash in transit robbers who were arrested in Polokwane, Limpopo sought medical attention yesterday for visible injuries they claimed they suffered in the hands of police.
The six men and a woman appeared in the Seshego Magistrate's Court on Wednesday all accused the Hawks of torture, physical assault and refusing them food.
The suspects Collen Hlongwane, 40, from Diepkloof, Nkosimphile Msimango, 40, from Delmas, Isaac Seranotswe, 41, from Etwatwa, Lethabo Nhlane, 26, from Polokwane, Howard Hlope, 33,from Kwa-Thema and Daniel Bambiso from Springs allegedly robbed a cash in transit vehicle and made off with undisclosed amount on Matlala Road in Seshego outside Polokwane on Monday.
Nhlane, a mother of two, through her lawyer told the court that she sustained injuries on a right eye after police assaulted her.
Ganeshaspeaks: Nifty prediction for April 18
Around 9.50 am, short Nifty and immediately exit on making on a profit. Around 12.12 pm, buy Nifty and around 13.13 take an exit, says Ganesha.
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Today may be termed as day for playing IPL. Hence, trade carefully as per your delivery capacity.
Around 9.50 am, short Nifty and immediately exit on making on a profit. Around 12.12 pm, buy Nifty and around 13.13 take an exit.
Around 14.04 pm, buy and exit on earning a profit.
Hikers find crashed car in suburban Chicago with body inside
MUNDELEIN, Ill. (AP) — Authorities say three young hikers found a crashed car in a suburban Chicago field that contained the body of a man reported missing two weeks earlier.
The Lake County Sheriff's Office responded Sunday after the car was spotted near Mundelein. The Daily Herald reports authorities confirmed Monday the body of 76-year-old Dale Kropke was in the driver's seat. Cause of death wasn't immediately released.
A preliminary investigation found Kropke's car left a road and went through the field before crashing into a grove of trees. Round Lake Park Police Chief George Filenko says said additional details would be released after an autopsy is completed.
Kropke was reported missing from Round Lake Park after last being seen March 4 on his way to a medical appointment. The crash is under investigation.
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Baku. 24 January. REPORT.AZ/ Armenian armed units violated ceasefire a total of 30 times throughout the day, using large-caliber machine guns.
Report was informed in the press service of Azerbaijani Ministry of Defence (MoD).
Armenian armed forces, located in Barekamavan village of Noyemberyan region, in Berkaber, Paravakar villages of Ijevan region, in Chinari village and in nameless hills in Berd region subjected to fire the positions of the Azerbaijani Armed Forces located in Gaymagli, Gizilhajili, Kohnagishlag villages and in nameless hills in Gazakh region and in Aghbulag, Kokhanabi, Munjuglu villages of Tovuz region.
The positions of Azerbaijani Armed Forces were also fired from positions of Armenian military units located near the occupied Goyarkh village of Tartar region, Garagashli, Javahirli, Sarijali villages of Aghdam region, Garakhanbayli, Gorgan, Ashaghi Seyidahmadli villages of Fuzuli region, as well as from positions located in the nameless hills in Goranboy, Tartar and Fuzuli regions.
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Staff made sure that the statues of famous Cleveland Indians players Lou Boudreau, Bob Feller, Larry Doby and Jim Thome were suited up for the Cleveland Indians playoff game Friday by giving them red jerseys.
The jerseys are part of the "Rock Your Red" campaign that the Indians are promoting during the playoffs. Fans streaming into Progressive Field Friday pointed, chuckled and took pictures with the statues as they were dressed in the jerseys.
The statues will remain in red jerseys for the rest of the playoffs.
Watch staff dress the statue of Feller in his jersey in the video above. Do you like the new look for the statues?
Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has asked students of International Relations in Ghana to be abreast of the geopolitics of the world to remain relevant in the ever-changing dynamism of public administration. He stated that the days are gone by when governance was treated as a single entity standing on its own without recourse to the happenings of globalisation.
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When Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz went down with what might be a season-ending knee injury in his team's win over the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, the offense was handed over to backup Nick Foles.
Until Wentz gets back, Foles will presumably remain the starter for the Eagles.
The question is -- who will be his backup?
As the Eagles found out against the Rams, things can chance in a flash in the NFL, and having a good backup quarterback is a must for any team. The team's current third-string quarterback is Nate Sudfeld, who hasn't taken a snap in an NFL regular season game.
So who could the Eagles sign to backup Foles?
Here are some of the options.
Ribot served in Gladstone, Toowoomba and the Moreton regions.
GLADSTONE police officers and others across Queensland are in mourning after the sad news one of their comrades and heroic teammates has died.
Ribot was a retired police dog handled by Senior Constable Glen Ayoub and was well known throughout his service in the Gladstone, Toowoomba and Moreton Districts.
Ribot succumbed to an age-related medical condition at home with his handler and family.
The gentle giant served with the Queensland Police and Community from November 2008 through till his retirement in November 2015.
He was respected by officers for his immeasurable ability as a police dog and his unmistakeable good looks, with a fully black coat and 40-plus kilos.
Since 2015, Ribot lived out his retirement life with Glen and his family until his passing on August 5 this year.
The Queensland Police said "Ribot was a massive dog with a heart equal in size and he will be sorely missed".
Rest in peace, Ribot (PD260)
Things might not be so rosy between Jodie and her husband, David Nnaji, as fresh rumours of a split continue to trail the pair.
The singer who got married to her actor hubby in 2015, has been feeding speculations that her marriage is over as she has been spotted without her wedding ring on several occasions.
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Jodie has also not shared any photos of her husband on social media in recent times and a quick trip to David's Instagram page shows that all of Jodie's photos have been deleted.
The new mum who has been wishing her fans the best during the festivities, did so with her son and not her husband as she had done at the beginning of 2016.
When contacted by LIB, Jodie refused to comment on the issue or her reasons for abandoning her wedding ring.
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Despite the fact that David refuted claims of a separation in July, the pair has remained mum on the issue while seemingly leading separate lives.
It is the weekend and here are a couple of thoughts. Success is measured many times not but what we possess but by what we give away. To give away things is so much better than receiving. What we gives show who has our hearts and how generous we are with ourselves to others. It is so much better to give than to receive. So give yourself to others and be a blessing wherever you go today.
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ENFIELD, Conn. (AP) — Police are trying to find the source of a large amount of blood found in a Connecticut apartment building.
Both the Suffield and Enfield police departments were called to the Countrywood Apartments in Enfield Sunday. Suffield police say they were called to the scene because of a domestic dispute, while Enfield police say they received a call about blood in a hallway in front of an apartment.
Authorities say the two cases are connected.
Two people who were involved have been hospitalized for minor injuries, but police say their injuries are not consistent with the amount of blood found. Police are now searching for a third person who they say could be seriously injured.
State police are assisting with the investigation.
CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – Chicopee police are investigating after a man was hurt in an alleged armed carjacking Thursday night.
Chicopee Police Officer Mike Wilk told 22News a man walked into 482 Springfield Street with an apparent head injury just before midnight Thursday. When officers got there, Wilk said the man told them two individuals approached him near his home on Springfield Street, pointed a gun at him, and struck him in the head before stealing his car.
The victim was taken to the hospital with a head injury. The stolen vehicle is a grey Toyota Venza with Massachusetts plates 5MRR20.
If you have any information or if you think you have seen the vehicle, call Chicopee police at 413-594-1740.
The man responsible for a deadly crash last year has learned his fate. Michael Gress was given eight years in prison but as Shallima Maharaj reports, the sentence didn’t satisfy the victim’s family.
Sweetwater police Detective Juan Llera was at his office a few blocks away, when he heard what he thought was a bomb exploding. It was not a bomb; it was a bridge, a structure every American has passed under hundreds of times. But in an instant, this 950-ton span under construction at the Florida International University collapsed, and with no time to act or to flee, the cars that just so happened to be below it were pancaked under the rubble. Six people died.
ABOUT 20 buffaloes at Hwange National Park have developed a strange growth on their knees which have rendered some immobile, with animal conservationists saying they were unsure of the cause of the infection.
By Nokuthaba Dlamini
On Saturday, the herd was spotted at a watering point at Hwange Safari Lodge.
Bhejane Trust founder, Trevor Lane also confirmed the disease, saying: “We noticed some peculiar growth on some buffalos at Chemabondo area in the park while grazing. We haven’t established the cause yet, but they all appeared healthy, it’s just that they were struggling to graze and water properly,” he said.
“Nothing much has been done yet, but we are going to look into it with the Veterinary Services Department to find out what causes the growth and possible treatment.”
Strange disease hits Hwange buffaloes : NewsDay Zimbabwe.
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A wildfire southeast of Salt Lake City has forced authorities to evacuate 200 to 300 homes. The fire has burned at least 47 square miles. Hot temperatures and high winds are fueling the flames. (July 4) AP
Her killer died in a traffic accident days later. File photo: Handout. TOKYO: A suspect who has been dead for seven years has been posthumously indicted over one of the most gruesome killings to shock Japan in living memory.
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Bill Would Create State-Certified Wisconsin Beer Label
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – A bill circulating in the Legislature would create a new state-certified Wisconsin beer label.
To get the special designation, the beer would have to include a certain percentage of hops grown in Wisconsin.
The measure comes from Republican Rep. Scott Krug, of Nekoosa.
He says in a memo seeking co-sponsors that the bill is in recognition of the state’s growing hops industry.
Initially, to get the special label at least 20 percent of the hops would have to be from Wisconsin. After 2020 it would increase to 60 percent and then 80 percent after 2024.
The certification would come from the state Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection. The recipes would be kept confidential.
Krug is seeking co-sponsors through Friday.
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A handful of schools in Rutland have closed today (Monday, December 11) after snowfall in the area yesterday.
Among those to have closed are:
Casterton College Rutland
English Martyrs Primary, Oakham
Leighfield Primary, Uppingham
Oakham CE Primary
St Nicholas CE Primary, Oakham
Uppingham CE Primary
Uppingham Community College
Police are advising motorists to be cautious on the roads in the icy conditions and to take precautions.
We have been inundated with pictures of fun in the snow - some of which will be published in this week’s paper.
EAST LANSING, Mich (WLNS) – The East Lansing Police and Michigan State University Police say letters making general threats against MSU athletic events have been received.
According to a published statement, the letters do not provide specific information in regards to the event or manner of the threat.
There is an active investigation with other law enforcement agencies to determine the origin and validity of the statements.
This is a developing story and will be updated online and on 6 News.
May 3 Russia's fertiliser producer Phosagro says:
* Sales in Q1 2017 reached almost 2 million tonnes, up by 8.7 percent year-on-year;
* Says sale of nitrogen-based products increased by 7.1 percent year-on-year to 0.46 million tonnes;
* Says downstream production of fertilisers grew by 2.4 percent year-on-year to 1.96 million tonnes in Q1 2017.Further company coverage: (Reporting by Moscow Newsroom)
FILE - In this May 20, 2017 file photo, U.S. Rep. Jason Chaffetz waves after addressing the Utah GOP Convention in Sandy, Utah. The Republican race to fill the congressional seat abandoned by Utah's Jason Chaffetz is pitting the state's GOP establishment against further-right conservatives split over two candidates. The winner of Tuesday's primary will be the overwhelming favorite in the November special election in a district where Republican voters outnumber Democrats five-to-one. Rick Bowmer, File AP Photo
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LAHORE - The provincial minister for higher education Syed Raza Ali Gillani will attend the superior annual sports and cultural festival at Wapda Sports Complex, Ferozepur Road, Lahore today at 9:30am.
Later, higher education minister will be the chief guest at the oath taking ceremony of Lahore education reporters association (alliance) at the auditorium of Arfa Karim Software Technology Park, Lahore at 11-30am. Chairman, Punjab Higher Education Commission (PHEC) Dr. Muhammad Nizamuddin will be the guest of honor of the function.
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment and the Johnson County Health Department say 10 cases of measles have been identified in Johnson, Linn and Miami counties.
The agencies said in a news release Monday that eight Johnson County residents and one Linn County resident who contracted the disease are associated with a child care facility in Johnson County. One Miami County resident who got it is not associated with the daycare facility.
Health authorities say they are working to identify other contacts.
It takes about 10 to 14 days between the time a person is exposed to measles and when they first start showing symptoms.
Symptoms typically begin with a high fever, cough and runny nose. A rash develops three or five days after symptoms begin.
According to Huntsville, AL ABC WAAY 31, a vandal struck a billboard with anti-Trump graffiti in Florence, AL earlier this week.
On the billboard, someone painted a caricature of President Donald Trump along with the words “DACA,” “illegals” and “missed the curve.” Also painted on the billboard was an expletive written in Spanish, which was blurred out by the WAAY report.
“It sends a negative message to visitors when you see graffiti up everywhere you kind of think of a trashy area,” Florence, AL Police Department’s Sgt. Greg Cobb said to WAAY. “No matter how pretty or artistic the work is, you still think of it in a negative light.”
Police also told WAAY painting negative comments or pictures about someone “can be considered a hate crime.”
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Italian symphonic death metal band, Fleshgod Apocalypse, is about to embark on a European tour in support of their most recent album, King. An official trailer has been uploaded by the group's label, Nuclear Blast:
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Peterhead Lifeboat was launched on Friday afternoon to the aid of a swimmer in difficulties.
‘The Misses Robertson of Kintail’ was requested to launch at 3.15 pm with its volunteer crew to a gentleman reported to be in in difficulties off Cruden Bay beach.
The gentleman safely managed to swim back to the shore, and the launch was cancelled at 3.30pm prior to the lifeboat leaving Peterhead Bay. The lifeboat returned to its station at 3.40 pm.
Peterhead Lifeboat is always interested to hear from anyone wishing to help save lives at sea by joining the fund raising team, or the crew. If you think you have some spare time to help raise funds to save lives at sea, or you have what it takes to be a member of the lifeboat crew, then please call the station on 01779 473331.
Feb 13 MedEquities Realty Trust Inc
* MedEquities Realty Trust amends credit facility with lower borrowing costs, extended maturity and $125 million term loan
* MedEquities Realty Trust- Amended, restated credit agreement provides for a $300 million secured revolving credit facility and a $125 million secured term loan
* MedEquities Realty Trust -Amended credit facility replaced a $300 million secured revolving credit facility, which was scheduled to mature in November 2017
* MedEquities Realty Trust Inc says revolving credit facility matures in February 2021
* MedEquities Realty Trust Inc - Company's forecasted all-in interest rate under term loan is currently 3.59%
* MedEquities Realty Trust -Revolving credit facility has accordion feature that allows borrowing capacity under credit facility to increased up to $700 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Personnel stationed at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, pose for a photo during a “DSST/CLEP-a-thon,” Feb. 11, 2017. The testing marathon was held to encourage service members to take DANTES Subject Standardized Test exams and College Level Examination Program tests while deployed, in turn saving themselves time and the Air Force money in tuition assistance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cynthia A. Innocenti)
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Environment Canada has issued a heavy fog advisory for the Metro Vancouver area on Monday morning.
The fog is expected to lift later in the morning.
“Near zero visibility in fog is expected or occurring,” read the advisory issued Monday around 5 a.m. “Dense fog persists over much of Metro Vancouver.
“Travel is expected to be hazardous due to reduced visibility in some locations.”
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Brooker told E! News he wrote the third season episode as a response to what people generally assumed Black Mirror was about: the perils of technology. It was the first episode he wrote for season three.
"I was trying to reinvent what I thought the show was," he told us. "Hence the American setting, which is completely different, and it was to annoy some people who said, ‘I was worried the show was going to get all American now that's going to Netflix.'"
For Mbatha-Raw, she was struck by the concept.
"When I first read ‘San Junipero'…I read it on my phone, which is very Black Mirror-esque I suppose, and I just sort of couldn't' stop reading it. It was so beautifully written…and such a unique concept. The characters were so vibrant and it really affected me actually. I thought, ‘Wow, this is really making me think, but it's also emotional.' That's a tricky balance to pull off," Mbatha-Raw said.
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1:36 National Geographic features KC's Avery Jackson, a transgender girl
4:16 The vicious debt trap of payday loans
2:00 What is mumps and how does it spread?
2:03 See and experience Pompeii in new Union Station exhibit
5:27 C.W. Gusewelle reads 'On the Way to Other Country'
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3:41 C.W. Gusewelle reads 'Time to Get Even'
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BRUSSELS, July 4 (Reuters) - The European Commission on Wednesday cleared U.S. chemical group Tronox to buy Saudi Arabia’s Cristal, on the condition that it sells its global business in titanium dioxide pigment for paper laminate.
The Commission had investigated the market of titanium dioxide pigment, which is used in the production of products such plastics or paper, and found that the companies needed to divest a business to get approval.
“Tronox and Cristal are two of the four major players in this market but we can approve their merger because the companies offered a suitable remedy that fully addresses our competition concerns,” the Commission, which oversees mergers in the European Union, said.
The Commission will have to approve the buyer of the business that Tronox will sell before clearing the deal.
Reuters reported in June that the deal would be approved. (Reporting by Robert-Jan Bartunek)
Ovation Magazine publisher, Dele Momodu is pictured with the daughters of late Military Head Of State General Sani Abacha in 1999 just a year after Abacha’s death.
Gone But Never Forgotten
Although Detective Mike Doty didn’t have any children of his own, he was a wonderful god father and the family say Mike and his aunt’s son Shane had always been close. Shane called him Dad.
Now in high school, Shane says the thing he misses most is seeing the man he called dad every day.
CN2’s Alexandria Savage sitting down with those children and his Aunt who call Mike a true saint..
× $1 A Day Helps Buy A College Degree For Walmart Workers
NORTHWEST ARKANSAS (KFSM) — Walmart is investing in college degrees for its U.S. workforce with a new benefit to any full-time or part-time worker wanting to pursue an associate’s or bachelor’s degree online.
Walmart announced the education benefit Wednesday (May 30) as more than 4,400 employees are in Northwest Arkansas for the retailer’s annual shareholder week activities. Julie Murphy, executive vice president of Walmart People division, told the media the retailer estimates about 68,000 of its U.S workforce might want to take part. The cost is $1 a day with Walmart subsidizing tuition, books and fees at the University of Florida, Brandman University and Bellevue University. Each school has online programming for business and supply chain management, two career areas Walmart is allowing employees to study.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - It was 150 years ago that Navajo leaders and the U.S. government signed a treaty allowing tribal members to return to their homeland in the American Southwest.
Officials on Tuesday will be announcing a series of commemorative events and plan to address what they call a “legacy of misrepresentation” that stemmed from that era.
Navajo President Russell Begaye says it’s myth that the Navajo people were conquered. He says the tribe wants to tell its story of survival and get the textbooks corrected.
The chiefs of the Navajo Nation’s three branches of government signed a proclamation earlier this year declaring 2018 as the year of the treaty.
Officials say the commemoration includes the return of the original treaty. It will be on display at the Navajo Nation Museum in June.
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The Paul Behan Memorial Charity Wrestling Event, was held in the CMWS, Kildare Town, on Saturday, July 29.
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iTunes Official Music Charts for the week ending October 5, 2017:
Top Songs
1. Thunder, Imagine Dragons
2. Mi Gente (feat. Beyoncé), J Balvin & Willy William
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3. Look What You Made Me Do, Taylor Swift
4. rockstar (feat. 21 Savage), Post Malone
5. Bodak Yellow, Cardi B
6. Feel It Still, Portugal. The Man
7. Sorry Not Sorry, Demi Lovato
8. Perfect, Ed Sheeran
9. What Lovers Do (feat. SZA), Maroon 5
10. 1-800-273-8255 (feat. Alessia Cara & Khalid, Logic
Top Albums
1. Greatest Hits, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
2. Tell Me You Love Me, Demi Lovato
3. Younger Now, Miley Cyrus
4. Now, Shania Twain
5. The Bigger Artist, A Boogie wit da Hoodie
6. Evolve,Imagine Dragons
7. Bluebird of Happiness, Tamar Braxton
8. Savage, Tank
9. Wildflowers, Tom Petty
10. Anthology: Through the Years, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
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It wasn't too long ago at a baseball game that Roseanne treated everyone in the world to her "fabulous" rendition of the National Anthem. Before she slips completely into oblivion, let's relive that magical moment.
It's worth noting Roseanne sang this way on purpose, to be disrespectful... it was a bit. People who get mad about football players taking a knee would probably get pretty mad about this, if it happened in 2018!
Video of Rosanne Singing National Anthem
At least she didn't forget any of the lyrics.
Donate Now! Help PaddockTalk.com build a better site in 2017! Flat Rock and Toledo Speedway management is proud to announce the return of Victory Lane Quick Oil Change at the title sponsor of the ARCA Figure 8 division for the 2017 season. Victory Lane Quick Oil Change, a chain of oil change shops throughout Southeast Michigan and Northwest Ohio, have also agreed to sponsor 2 new events this season, both of which are special contests for the "Motor City Madmen" of the Figure 8 class.
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Local residents have said that they had reported safety concerns, despite a recent multi-million pound refurbishment of the block. We were joined by the leader of Kensington and Chelsea council, Nick Paget-Brown.
Heir to the Royal Throne of Georgia, HRH Crown Prince Giorgi Bagration Bagrationi Mukhranbatonishvili and his father, Head of the Royal House of Georgia, HRH Prince Davit Bagration-Mukhranbatoni, wearing traditional Georgian chokhas. Like many doting parents, five-year-old Giorgi's post cute pictures of him on Facebook: blowing out candles on a birthday cake, or wearing red plastic sunglasses behind the wheel of a car, pretending to drive.
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Tech Sgt. Ronald Gowen, a logistician assigned to the 387th Air Expeditionary Squadron, assists aerial porters with unloading a C-17 Globemaster III at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia Nov. 4, 2016. Gowen is currently embedded with the 386th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron as he awaits transfer to a joint unit.
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Vikas Calls Hina 'Chalu'!
Vikas and Hina get into an argument. Vikas even calls Hina ‘Chalu', which irks Hina. She tells Vikas to stop calling her ‘chalu' (on national television) as it is a bad word, while Vikas keeps calling her 'chalu' and vamp! (Well, we are not sure as to what was wrong with the word ‘chalu' as far as we know Vikas meant Hina was ‘clever'!)
Kizer was once believed to be a candidate to go in the top five. He still could if a team falls in love with him and trades up, but it’s highly unlikely. In fact, it’s more probable that he lasts until the end of the first round and possibly into the second. Why? Because there are significant concerns about his readiness as an NFL quarterback.
Like the rest of the quarterback class, he’s not going to be ready to start from Day 1. His accuracy needs to improve, as does his ability to read defenses before the snap. Patrick Mahomes, Mitchell Trubisky and Deshaun Watson will all go ahead of him, causing Kizer to sit in the green room for quite a while.
Planetarium Operators Needed!
The Moody Planetarium positions open for Tech students! Open to any Tech Student!
Operators must be able to work Fridays from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm, Saturdays from 11:00 am-4:00 pm and Sundays 1:00 pm-4:00 pm. Must be available to work during the summer months as well.
Please contact Caroline Reeves at 806-834-6221 or by email at caroline.reeves@ttu.edu, for more information about the available positions at the planetarium.
Sorl Auto Parts, Inc. (NASDAQ: SORL) shares are trading lower by $1.23, or 17 percent, at $5.74 in Monday's session. The catalyst for the sharp decline is a Q2 EPS miss of of 2 cents along with a slight sales miss.
After a lower open, Sorl continued in that direction until finding a bottom at $5.28 and reversing course. That low coincides with its May 15 low ($5.19). Interestingly, that low was made on the same day of its Q1 beat, when the stock added over $1.00, rallying from $4.54 to $5.86 after solid EPS and sales beat.
So far, the rebound off that low has been halted at $6.34, which is a penny above the lower-end of Friday's session ($6.33) for the stock.
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 3' game
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Louisiana Lottery's "Pick 3" game were:
5-2-5
(five, two, five)
PESHAWAR, Pakistan — Pakistani police say three gunmen have shot and killed a female singer who refused to accompany them to a private party.
Police official Saeed Khan says the incident happened in the northwestern city of Mardan on Saturday.
He says the artists, known only as Sumbul, was shot multiple times and killed at her home after the gunmen broke in and asked her to perform for them at a private party.
Khan says the perpetrators fled the scene of the killing and that he police are searching for them.
Kenneth Tupper, a professor in UBC’s school of population and public health, and director of implementation and partnerships at the B.C. Centre on Substance Use wrote an op-ed for the Vancouver Sun about possible ways to prevent overdoses.
He wrote that “in the midst of an unprecedented public health crisis of overdose deaths from adulterated street drugs, an innovative, public-health-based service such as drug-checking — along with rigorous scientific evaluation of its impacts — is urgently needed.”
BALTIMORE (AP) — A Baltimore school police officer caught on video slapping and kicking a teen at a school while another officer stood by has accepted a plea deal.
News media outlets report Anthony Spence entered an Alford plea on Tuesday to a second-degree assault charge, not admitting guilt, but acknowledging prosecutors have enough evidence to convict.
Instead of facing jail time, Spence will get probation before judgment and 18 months of supervised probation. He must also resign from the school police force within 90 days.
Documents show a witness to the March 1 encounter said a second officer, Saverna Bias, told Spence to hit the youth, and Spence then hit and kicked the teen.
Spence's attorney, Warren Brown, says the student spat on Spence.
Bias will go to trial on assault charges.
UPDATE: Kansas City police say he's been found safe.
ORIGINAL STORY
Kansas City police are looking for a missing 69-year-old man.
Jerry Yarber was last seen in the 6900 block of East 85th Terrace in KCMO.
He was wearing glasses, a black coat, blue shirt, blue jeans and black shoes.
He was a recent victim of a stroke and cannot speak or communicate verbally.
If you see him, contact the KCPD Missing Person's Unit at 816-234-5136.
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Residents are being warned to take care as the region prepares to be hit by “hazardous” icy conditions tonight.
The “yellow” warning, issued by the Met Office for the East Midlands, warns residents that roads and pavements will become very slippery as temperatures fall below freezing this evening (Monday, January 2).
“Please be aware that untreated surfaces, such as pavements and some minor roads, are likely to turn very slippery later Monday night and on Tuesday morning. A few freezing fog patches are also possible,” the warning reads.
“A very cold night is in store, and as moister air comes in contact with cold surfaces later, the potential for a lot of frost to form, rendering some surfaces hazardous.”
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Oil loadings from Russia’s Black Sea port of Novorossiisk have resumed, Russian oil pipeline monolopy Transneft (TRNF_p.MM) said on Thursday.
Oil loadings at the port were suspended on Tuesday due a storm.
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Authorities on the Greek island of Lesbos say they have blocked a ship carrying container homes for refugees and other migrants in protest at the refusal of the government and the European Union to move more people to Greece’s mainland.
A government-chartered ship carrying the containers remained anchored at the island’s main town Monday after municipal vehicles were used to block port facilities. The island’s municipal board was due to meet later Monday to decide on whether to lift the blockade following talks with the government, state-run TV said.
The mayors of five Greek islands facing the coast of Turkey are demanding that the government and EU end a policy of containment for migrants — introduced last year as a deterrent against illegal migration — because living facilities are severely overcrowded.
Meghan Rothschild from the Melanoma Foundation of Rhode Island and Dr. Antonio Cruz from SkinPros joined us to talk about the importance of Melanoma prevention and to invite you to their annual “Martinis for Melanoma” fundraiser. The event is May 2nd at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Warwick.
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Wilson said he's fine after taking a come-backer to the eye in Sunday's win over the Indians, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
Wilson was able to toss to first to record the out on the play, but he had to pause briefly afterward because his eye was watering so much. "Honestly, it wasn't so much the pain. I just couldn't see out of it," Wilson said. The Tigers have an off day Monday, and it appears Wilson should be good to go when the team begins a series in Tampa Bay on Tuesday.
Photo by Jeff Baughan Chris Parsons works on shoulder strength with the assistance of a pulldown bar on a weight machine at the Bent Barbell Gymnasium in Parkersburg. PARKERSBURG - It's not the sold-out arenas of the WWE Chris Parsons enters as Magnum CK, his wrestling persona.
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ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkey’s state news agency says that Turkish authorities have arrested and charged a suspected Islamic State group member with killing two Syrian journalists in Turkey in 2015.
Anadolu Agency said Monday that a Turkish court charged Muaz El Ahsin with murder for allegedly slitting the throats of Ibrahim Abdul-Qadir and Fares Hamadi. Both were journalists for the “Raqqa is being slaughtered silently” collective, a group publicizing atrocities in the Syrian city under IS rule.
Police detained Ahsin on Aug. 11 while he was trying to cross into Turkey illegally, according to Anadolu. A court later ordered him officially arrested on murder charges.
Anadolu said that Ahsin fled to Syria after the killings on Oct. 29, 2015. Anadolu said that police were still searching for other suspects.
Liverpool could be forced by Uefa to play a game behind closed doors next season
Liverpool endured a miserable night on Saturday as they crashed to a 3-1 defeat in the final against Real Madrid in Kiev.
Loris Karius made two huge blunders to ensure Real lifted Europe’s elite competition for the third consecutive season.
Earlier on in the competition, Reds supporters lined the streets ahead of their tie against Manchester City in the quarter-finals and threw bottles, cans and flares at City’s team coach.
As of yet, there haven’t been any arrests made and City have been privately left frustrated by the lack of investigation carried out by Merseyside Police.
Authorities say a 30-year-old woman is being charged with hate crimes after police say she broke windows and left bacon at a Northern California mosque.
The Sacramento Bee reports that the Yolo County district attorney's office announced the arrest of Lauren Kirk-Coehlo of Davis on Tuesday.
She is charged in the vandalism of the Davis Islamic Center last month, in which six windows and two bicycles were broken and bacon strips placed on door handles.
Eating pork products is forbidden in Islam.
Earlier this month in the region, Roseville's Tarbiya Institute was spray-painted with obscene and racist slurs, including “Muslim out.” The two communities are about 34 miles apart.
Roseville police say that also is being investigated as a hate crime, though there is no sign the two incidents are related.
Crisco, Dez and Ryan: You Laugh You Lose™ (03/19/18)
Every Monday we see who has the worst Dad Jokes on Crisco, Dez and Ryan!
The winning photograph this year comes from a series called Tessellated Seas, a multi-year work in progress from Trent Mitchell examining the uncanny patterns that appear on the ocean surface. Mitchell explains the project saying, "I love observing subtle changes in weather across the canvas of the sea. There's something hypnotic about watching energy in motion and I've always been magnetically drawn to it."
Holtby saved just nine of 12 shots before being pulled in the second period of Monday's 3-1 loss to the Islanders.
The stalwart entered with an 11-3-0 record and .922 save percentage dating back to the beginning of November, so this poor outing is certainly not a fantasy concern. After all, the Islanders are now 9-1-2 at home and have scored the second most goals per game (3.53) in the league. Chalk Monday's disappointing showing up as a blip on the radar and continue to start Holtby confidently in all settings.
Common posted a video to Instagram early this morning showing a video where a police officer was trying to restrain a intoxicated and possibly drugged up individual. The officer shows compassion and sensitivity with this person which is what victims of police brutality and social injustice have been asking for.
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ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) — Xavier Cooks scored 22 points, had six rebounds, five blocks, four assists and three steals to lead Winthrop to a 75-57 win over Radford on Saturday.
Bjorn Broman added 16 points and four steals, Josh Ferguson contributed 10 points and the Eagles shot 26 of 46 (56.5 percent) including 9 of 18 from 3-point range, while collecting 13 steals.
Winthrop (14-9, 8-4 Big South) led 23-22 after Radford’s Christian Bradford made a 3 with 4:47 before halftime. Broman later made three free throws to start a 13-3 run to close the half and establish control the rest of the way. Ed Polite Jr.’s 3 with 15:05 left brought Radford within 48-39, but Adam Pickett’s jumper and Jermaine Ukaegbu’s dunk put the Eagles up double figures the rest of the way.
Polite led Radford (15-10, 8-4) with 18 points, a game-high eight rebounds and five steals. Bradford finished with 11 points.
Braves GM John Coppolella spoke with Bill Shanks of The Macon Telegraph in a wide-ranging interview (audio link) that has plenty of interesting info for Atlanta fans. For our purposes, the most notable segment involved the team’s addition of second baseman Brandon Phillips after the terrifying car crash involving recently added infielder Sean Rodriguez. Per Coppolella, the organization reignited prior talks with the Reds shortly after learning of the accident. It seems that Atlanta isn’t sure as yet just when Rodriguez will be able to join the organization. “We hope that Sean’s family can heal and get right,” said the GM. “… [W]e don’t know when Sean’s going to be back, it’s going to be a long time.”
Here are a host of other notes on injury situations around the National League as pitchers and catchers report:
Signs.com conducted an interesting experiment, titled Branded in Memory, where they asked over 150 people to draw 10 famous company logos from memory as accurately as possible. The individuals blindly drew logos for Apple, Adidas, Burger King, Domino’s, 7-Eleven, Foot Locker, Starbucks, Walmart, Target, and IKEA and the results were quite hilarious.
When a brand’s logo changes over time, a subset of people mistakenly conflates old and new versions. Similarly, we sometimes slip up when advertising utilizes strong symbols not used in the logo (e.g., the Burger King crown).
Overall, 16 percent of people drew near perfect logos, and 37 percent were good but not perfect. As we would expect, the more complex the logo, the less likely people are to remember it in full. (read more)
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, said denied he will be signing Isco from Real Madrid this summer.
The Premier League champions have been linked with an €80million (£70m) bid for the Spain midfielder.
Isco’s future at the Bernabeu is uncertain, as he has been unable to hold down a permanent place in Zinedine Zidane’s squad.
However, Guardiola has been quick to rule out a deal for the 26-year-old, who has a contract until 2022 that includes a release clause of €700m (£611m/$813m).
“City aren’t going to sign Isco,” he said at an event for the Johan Cruyff Foundation on Wednesday.
However, Guardiola is believed to be closing in on a deal for Leicester City’s Riyad Mahrez.
While newer all-seater arenas can look mundane and homogeneous, there are still plenty of traditional grounds in Scotland and England to give the football leagues a mixture of variety and modernity.
Can you identify the 10 lower league teams which play at these football grounds in Scotland and England?
Emergency personnel respond to a shooting inside North Park School Elementary School on Monday, April 10, 2017, in San Bernardino, Calif. SAN BERNARDINO, Calif.- Four people were shot Monday in an apparent murder-suicide inside an elementary school classroom in San Bernardino, including a teacher and two students, police and school officials said.
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Jay Pharoah comedian and former "Saturday Night Live" cast member, has opened up about being let go from the sketch comedy show. On Friday morning, Pharoah appeared on Hot 97's "Ebro in the Morning," and held nothing back when talking about "SNL."
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That Air Quality Advisory issued for our region Friday has been extended.
The Ministry of Environment issued the Advisory for the Cowichan Valley because of high concentrations of fine particulates that are expected to persist until weather conditions change.
Persons with chronic underlying medical conditions should postpone strenuous exercise until the advisory is lifted.
Open burning restrictions are now in effect for the Cowichan Valley within 15 kilometres of Duncan City Hall for a period of 3 days.
No new fires may be initiated and no additional material may be added to existing fires.
BOSTON (AP) – Reigning New York City Marathon winner Shalane Flanagan will run in Boston next year in a fourth attempt to win her hometown race.
The four-time Olympian and reigning Chicago Marathon champion will be joined on the men’s side by Galen Rupp in a field of elite Americans announced Monday by race sponsor John Hancock. Olympians Desiree Linden, Dathan Ritzenhein, Abdi Abdirahman, Deena Kastor and Molly Huddle also are signed up for the 122nd edition of the world’s oldest annual marathon, which is being held April 16.
Last month, Flanagan became the first American woman to win New York since 1977. No U.S. woman has won Boston since 1985. But last year the Americans had their best finishes since then, grabbing two of the top four women’s spots and six of the top ten for men.
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WWE 205 Live takes place tonight on WWE Network from Louisville, Kentucky. Set for tonight is Austin Aries vs. TJ Perkins in a Grudge Match.
Wrestleview.com will have a recap of 205 Live later tonight.
Both fundamentally and technically, GBP/USD looks set for further falls. However, there’s bound to be a correction at some point; the key question is when. GBP/USD is continuing to slide and it’s hard to see an end to its current weakness. Rebel …
Lead investigators searching for a British girl who went missing in Germany in 1981 say they have found a bone fragment.
But they cannot yet say if it is human and it is being tested by specialists to rule out any connection to Katrice Lee.
Katrice, aged two, went missing from a Naafi supermarket near Paderborn. Parents Richard Lee, from Hartlepool, and Sharon Lee, from Gosport, have always claimed she was kidnapped.
The Royal Military Police (RMP) has completed the forensic search on the bank of the River Alme, close to where she went missing 37 years ago.
RMP says testing the fragment will take several weeks.
Investigators also revealed the team have taken advice from the FBI's kidnap unit after people came forward with information on a green car and a photofit of a suspect.
'A Voice Merle Haggard Would Be Proud Of:' Melissa Forrette's Old-School Country ("Musician's Spotlight," June 8 and August 17, 2017)
Singer-songwriter Melissa Forrette decided to forgo a college volleyball scholarship. Instead, she moved to Montana to work as a wilderness outfitter in the Bob Marshall Wilderness. Her first song, written in the backcountry under a starry sky, was “Big City Lights,” a reflection on what she’d left behind back home in Santa Cruz.
Listen in as Melissa visits with host John Floridis for her debut on "Musician’s Spotlight."
(Broadcast: "Musicians' Spotlight," 6/08/17 and 8/17/17. Listen on the radio Thursdays, 7:30 p.m., or via podcast.)
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — One of the most powerful state lawmakers in Minnesota is leaving the Legislature.
Republican House Majority Leader Joyce Peppin announced Wednesday she would retire to take a private sector job. Peppin is a seven-term lawmaker from Rogers who had served as House Majority Leader since 2015.
Peppin says she never considered the Legislature a full-time career and is ready to return to the private sector. She is taking a job as Director of Government Affairs and General Counsel for the Minnesota Rural Electric Association.
House Majority leaders are integral legislative leaders who help run floor sessions and keep a majority’s party together on critical votes. Peppin’s departure adds an extra layer of intrigue to the 2018 election in which all 134 House members are on the ballot.
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BRENTWOOD, Mo. (AP) - Around 400 students at a suburban St. Louis school got part of the day off Friday after a 9-foot-long boa constrictor wriggled out of her aquarium, setting off a frantic search.
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that a teacher alerted officials at Brentwood high and middle schools of the escape around 10 a.m. The 70-pound snake went missing from an enclosure in a biology class. Students were sent home a short time later.
A broken hinge on the enclosure was blamed on the escape. The snake was found beneath the floor, wrapped around pipes. The ceramic floor was ripped up to retrieve her.
A biology teacher adopted the snake years ago and kept her at school. When she retired she left the snake for the school to keep.
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Information from: St. Louis Post-Dispatch, http://www.stltoday.com
York County State Senator Scott Wagner has submitted a letter of resignation effective Monday, June 4th. Wagner is stepping down to run for governor full time. He has represented the 28th Senate District for the last 4-years. Two candidates, Republican representative Kristin Phillips-Hill and democrat Judith Higgins will compete to replace Wagner in November.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE)– Some folks got a refreshing start to 2017 Sunday morning by jumping into some very chilly water for a good cause.
It was all part of the Polar Bear Plunge at the Jewish Community Center.
Entry fees benefited the 10-82 Fund which helps families of injured first responders as well as polar bears at the zoo and the JCC’s program for kids in need.
Among those taking the plunge into the 50-degree swimming pool was Albuquerque’s Mayor Berry.
Polar plungers of all ages took part in Sunday’s event.
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A suspect is in jail after a lengthy police chase early Friday morning.
OKC Police said the chase was initiated shortly after 1 a.m. when an officer attempted to pull the suspect over for a routein traffic violation near I-40 and Meridian in west Oklahoma City.
From there, the suspect took off on a motorcycle and drove all the way through NW OKC before police caught up with him in Stockyards City. The chases lasted for about half an hour.
Police have not yet released the suspects name.
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A river in Asakura, Fukuoka, broke its banks during intense rain storms that hit southern Japan. Parts of a school that sat on the bank had collapsed, as seen in this footage.
The Hiramatsu Junior High School appeared intact in Google Street View imagery filmed in the past.
Rain storms killed at least six people and injured eight others in Kyushu, NHK reported. Around 100,000 people had been evacuated in southern Japan due to heavy rains, flooding and landslides that started on July 5, according to Reuters.
Authorities on July 7 warned that the Itabitsu River in Kitakyushu could overflow and recommended the evacuation of more than 1,700 residents in the Akihabara district. Thousands of police, firefighters and soldiers were mobilised to help victims in the flood-stricken areas. Credit: Facebook/tyarikame via Storyful
Around Borobudur
A few pictures taken in and around Borobudur town: a farmer sharpening his scythe; rice terraces on the road to Selogriyo temple; a house in the shape of a giant camera; and buddha carvings, large and small.
MILAN, July 4 (Reuters) - Italy’s Atlantia said on Wednesday it secured a five-year loan worth 1.75 billion euros ($2 billion) to refinance the acquisitions of Spain’s Abertis and Germany’s Hochtief, a deal sealed with builder ACS and aimed at creating the biggest motorway operator in the world.
The Italian group initially intended to issue a bond to refinance the acquisitions but it shelved the project in May due to turbulences on the financial markets as a new anti-establishment government was being formed.
The new loan was agreed with Banco BPM, BNP Paribas, state lender Cassa Depositi e Prestiti, Intesa Sanpaolo , Mediobanca and UniCredit.
The total average cost of all the funding since the announcement of the investment in the Spanish motorway group is around 1.3 percent, with a remaining average term to maturity of 5.5 years. ($1 = 0.8592 euros) (Reporting by Francesca Landini, editing by Giulia Segreti)
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PLOS ONE has retracted the last of five papers by a former employee of Pfizer, who the company fired after determining she had duplicated data.After its investigation, Pfizer asked journals to retract five papers co-authored by Min-Jean Yin. Last week, PLOS ONE retracted the final two remaining papers. Both notices cite image duplications; Yin contacted the journal about one paper, but did not comment on the other retraction.
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PLEASANT HOPE, Mo. (AP) — An employee has been seriously injured in an explosion at a pyrotechnics plant in southwest Missouri.
KSPR-TV reports that a fire subsequently broke out Tuesday at the AM Pyrotechnics plant in Pleasant Hope, which supplies big fireworks shows.
Fire Protection District Fire Chief Jake Agee says there was a report of a loud explosion and by the time firefighters arrived, more explosions had taken place.
Firefighters said most of the workers left the building before the fire, but one person remained inside.
Agee says the woman was removed from the building with serious injuries and flown to a hospital.
Agee says several fire departments responded to the blaze and that the cause of the explosion is under investigation.
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BC-BKW–Ohio-Purdue Box
OHIO 77, PURDUE 71
OHIO (5-3)
Jessing 0-0 0-0 0, Agler 2-6 1-4 6, Barker 3-3 0-0 7, Burke 5-12 4-7 17, Doseck 2-6 5-6 10, Burris 4-6 0-0 10, Stover 4-9 2-2 12, Thome 0-0 0-0 0, Hooks 6-14 3-6 15, Totals 26-56 15-25 77.
PURDUE (6-5)
Harris 4-5 1-2 9, Cooper 6-12 5-7 18, Farquhar 1-2 2-2 4, Keys 6-10 7-7 20, Oden 5-14 4-4 17, Kiesler 0-0 0-0 0, McLaughlin 1-4 0-0 3, Murphy 0-2 0-0 0, Totals 23-49 19-22 71.
Ohio 21 15 20 21 —77 Purdue 23 14 15 19 —71
3-Point Goals_Ohio 10-16 (Agler 1-2, Barker 1-1, Burke 3-4, Doseck 1-3, Burris 2-2, Stover 2-4), Purdue 6-14 (Cooper 1-2, Keys 1-2, Oden 3-6, McLaughlin 1-3, Murphy 0-1). Assists_Ohio 12 (Agler 4), Purdue 17 (Keys 5). Fouled Out_Ohio Burris, Purdue Harris. Rebounds_Ohio 22 (Hooks 7), Purdue 39 (Farquhar 10). Total Fouls_Ohio 23, Purdue 20. A_5,654.
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"I was really, really excited to hear that she signed on and it was fantastic and she's just brilliant," Grobglas said of working with Dawson.
FILE- In this June 8, 2017, file photo, traffic passes by the campus of the Veterans Administration hospital under construction in Aurora, Colo. Glenn Haggstrom, the former top construction official for the Veterans Affairs Department, told The Associated Press he was astounded by the price of the hospital under construction outside Denver and that he was never told the price had ballooned to more than $1.7 billion. David Zalubowski, File AP Photo
PYEONGCHANG, South Korea (AP) Ester Ledecka won the second leg of an unheard-of Olympic double, taking the gold medal in snowboarding’s parallel giant slalom Saturday to go with her surprise skiing victory in the Alpine super-G earlier in the Winter Games.
The Czech star, top-ranked on the snowboarding circuit but never a threat until now in skiing, is the first to win gold medals in both sports.
She outraced Selina Joerg of Germany to the line in the final and won by .46 seconds, a much more comfortable margin than the .01-second edge in the super-G race that left her staring at the clock in shock.
This time, it was no surprise. Ledecka crossed the line and simply pumped her fist, then offered a long congratulatory hug to Joerg.
Dominion Energy (D -2.5% ) extends its recent losses deeper into 52-week lows despite reiterating guidance for operating EPS of $0.95-$1.15 for Q1 and $3.80-$4.25 for FY 2018, as well as its 2017-20 compound earnings growth rate of 6%-8%.
The company says FERC's change in its tax allowance policy that potentially lowers tax benefits "will take years to implement and, even then, will only impact revenues on a prospective basis from the conclusion of any ratemaking process."
Frankie’s Pizza Is A Northland Favorite
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Pizza and beer. Both something the Northlanders love to consume.
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March 31 Beijing Leadman Biochemistry Co Ltd :
* Says co plans to invest 5.1 million yuan to set up a medical devices JV in Hubei with partner, and to hold a 51 percent stake in it
* Says co plans to invest 2.6 million yuan to set up a medical devices JV in Fujian with partner, and to hold a 51 percent stake in it
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How the University of La Verne plans to grow up rather than grow out in coming years
Cops arrested a former Brooklyn high-school basketball star in possession of counterfeit cash, fake and stolen credit cards and a forged driver’s license, authorities said Tuesday.
Thaddeus Hall — a onetime Thomas Jefferson HS basketball sensation — was arrested in Jersey City, NJ, at the Grove Street PATH station at about 5:30 p.m. Monday after Port Authority police spotted him entering without paying, according to cops.
Officers searched Hall, 23, and allegedly discovered 22 counterfeit $100 bills, a stolen bank card, a fraudulent credit card, a stolen credit card and a forged North Carolina driver’s license bearing a name other than his own.
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PICO RIVERA, Calif. (AP) — White House Chief of Staff John Kelly says a Los Angeles-area high school teacher "ought to go to hell" for disparaging U.S. military service members in classroom remarks.
The retired Marine general blasted Gregory Salcido on Wednesday during an interview with Fox News Radio.
Salcido is on leave from El Rancho High School in suburban Pico Rivera.
A video surfaced on Friday in which the teacher is heard berating a 17-year-old student who wore a Marine Corps sweatshirt.
Salcido uses crude terms to describe people who join the military and refers to them as the "lowest of our low." He urges the student not to join the military.
Salcido told the Los Angeles Times he wouldn't comment because he and his family have received "vulgar and violent threats."
The Astros have acquired right-handed reliever Tyler Clippard from the White Sox. In return, the White will receive cash considerations or a player to be named later.
Clippard, 32, was traded to the White Sox from the Yankees not long ago as part of the Todd Frazier deal. This season, he's pitched to a 4.27 ERA and 2.25 K/BB ratio in 46 1/3 innings for the Yankees and White Sox. For his career, he owns an ERA+ of 134 across parts of 11 big-league seasons. He's owed the balance of a $6.175 million salary for 2017 and is eligible for free agency this coming offseason.
While the Astros would seem to need help in the rotation, additional bullpen depth in the person of Clippard should give those more vital relief arms more opportunity for rest down the stretch. A fresh look in the Houston bullpen also may in order, as Astros relievers have struggled badly of late. With several days still to go in the August waiver period, Astros GM Jeff Luhnow may be planning to add more pieces.
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Floating Seahorse
The Floating Seahorse is an underwater holiday villa at the Heart of Europe, a man-made archipelago 2.5 miles off Dubai. It features underwater bedrooms and bathrooms. By the time the project is complete in 2018, there will be more than 125 floating villas, costing as much as £2m each. Photographed January 2017
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I've never been one to jump on the scales regularly, but it was time to get this fixed. And if I could keep an eye on a few other metrics while I'm at it, so much the better.
Also, since I'm not likely to have a pen or paper with me, I wanted something that would log the results and send them to my iPhone.
I was intrigued by the capabilities of the Withings Body Cardio, so decided to take a chance on it, and I'm pleased I did.
Things I like:
Sleek design
A snap to set up
Measures weight, fat mass, muscle mass, water mass, bone mass, heart rate and arterial health
Rechargeable (12 months between recharges)
Tempered glass top
Easy integration with the Withings app
Multi-user support
Things I don't like
Bit fiddly to initially know where you're supposed to stand for the heart rate and arterial health monitors to work
Overall
Flawless performance over the three months I've been using it!
Price: $179.95
House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy appeared with Donald Trump at the Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida, in January. Andrew Harnik AP
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The 22-year-old footballer joined the starting line-up for England last night but was substituted before the game ended in a nail-biting penalty shoot-out.
Clearly in the mood to celebrate following their victory, he made his way over to the stands where brunette beauty Ruby, 23, was waiting to congratulate him.
She was captured leaning over the barrier to plant a peck on her beau’s lips as they shared a loving embrace.
The model was dressed in a shirt with Dele Alli’s name and number on the back as she showed her support for the team.
Ruby wore the top tied into a knot to flash a glimpse of her toned midriff, pairing the look with edgy ripped jeans with leopard print panels.
PHILADELPHIA The Federal Reserve should plan to raise interest rates twice more this year so to avoid getting behind the curve but also to avoid rushing its tightening plans, Philadelphia Fed President Patrick Harker repeated on Monday.
"I still think that's the right call," he said of the pace of rate hikes, which is in line with the median Fed forecasts, and which he called "gradual."
"I don't want to get behind the curve, but I don't think we need to rush, either," he added in a speech at the University of Pennsylvania on digital money.
The U.S. central bank raised rates a notch in March, its second such move in three months, in a nod to steady jobs growth and signs that inflation may be on the upswing. Harker is one of 10 voters on monetary policy this year, under a rotation.
(Reporting by Jonathan Spicer; Editing by Meredith Mazzilli)
April 10 Da-Li Development Co Ltd :
* Says it will use undistributed profit to pay cash dividends of T$2 per share to shareholders for 2016
* Co will also use undistributed profit to distribute stock dividend worth T$0.2 for every one share
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Miller (lower body) is a game-time decision for Monday's playoff game against the Senators.
With fellow blueliners Torey Krug, Brandon Carlo and Adam McQuaid all injured and Miller iffy for Monday's tilt, either Tommy Cross or Matt Grzelcyk, who have been summoned from AHL Providence, could draw into the Bruins' lineup Monday.
16:46 Reported News Briefs Kislev 23, 5778 , 11/12/17 Kislev 23, 5778 , 11/12/17 New York mayor: The terrorists won't win Mayor Bill de Blasio said police would extend their presence to secure the city. Repeating the phrase "Thank G-d" for a number of reasons in response to the bombing at the Port Authority, he concluded, "The terrorists will not win." ► ◄ Last Briefs
As noted, Rich Swann was arrested early Sunday morning in Gainesville, FL. Swann is being charged with Kidnapping and False Imprisonment, which is a third-degree felony in Florida that is punishable by up to five years in prison and a $5,000 fine if convicted. He is also being charged with Battery, which is a first degree misdemeanor that is punishable with up to one year in jail or 12 months probation and a $1,000 fine if convicted.
In an update, Swann was released from jail on Sunday and his case has been assigned to a judge. The WWE superstar faces up to 5 years in jail for false imprisonment.
Get ready to put a bow tie on the final assistant coach position for Memphis Tigers basketball.
Former NBA Coach of the Year Sam Mitchell said he will be in the Bluff City Tuesday to meet with Penny Hardaway and complete his paperwork for the 3rd and final assistant coach job.
Speaking on 92.9 ESPN radio, Mitchell, a former NBA player himself who spent eight years on the court, said he spoke with Hardaway at a golf outing and expressed interest in getting into college coaching.
Mitchell served as head coach of the Toronto Raptors for 5 years, winning NBA Coach of the Year honors in 2007.
Currently an analyst on NBA TV, Mitchell also coached on the AAU Circuit, and has coached the US Virgin Islands team since 2015.
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Come to La Arcada Restaurant on Sunday for a fundraiser benefiting the Performing & Visual Arts Camp of Santa Barbara!
This year is PVAC’s 10th anniversary of giving our community’s youth the opportunities they deserve to sing, dance, act and express themselves in a safe and healthy environment. When you eat your breakfast, lunch, or dinner at La Arcada on July 7, you are helping another child fulfill his or her dreams of getting on the stage!
Live entertainment will be provided by the exceptionally delightful guitarist Soloman Johnson and enchanting vocalist Megan Wilson.
La Arcada Restaurant is located at 1112 State St. and is open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Call 805.965.5742 for reservations. For more information on the second session of PVAC, which begins Monday, July 8, call Mary Ann Helman at 805.682.2016.
See you there!
— Miguel “Mikie” Cabrera is studio manager of DMK Studio and represents the Performing & Visual Arts Camp.
President Trump “called to congratulate Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday after a referendum greatly expanding his powers… despite a more circumspect State Department response to Sunday’s vote, which international election observers declared unfair,” the Washington Post reports.
Headlines about Johnson Controls International PLC have been trending somewhat positive this week, AlphaOne reports. The research firm, a unit of Accern, identifies positive and negative news coverage by monitoring more than 20 million blog and news sources in real time.
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Special anti-polio drive kicks off in southwestern Pakistan
QUETTA, Pakistan (AP) — A Pakistani health official says a special five-day anti-polio drive is being launched in the capital of southwestern Baluchistan province after traces of polio virus were found in the sewer system.
Syed Faisal Ahmed, the coordinator for Emergency Operation Centre in Quetta, said Monday that some 400,000 children under age five will be immunized against the deadly virus.
He said decision to launch the special drive was made after environmental samples in Quetta confirmed the presence of the virus. Ahmed said 1,345 teams will cover 39 local councils of the city amid tight security.
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Check out highlights from the bantamweight bout between Iuri Alcantar and Joe Soto at UFC Fight Night 125 on Saturday in Belém, Brazil.
The UFC next makes its first trip to Perth, Australia, for UFC 221: Rockhold vs. Romero. With UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker currently on the sidelines, former titleholder Luke Rockhold faces Yoel Romero in the UFC 221 main event to battle for the interim middleweight title.
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How far are you willing to go to support someone whose behavior is disingenuous, deceitful as well as dangerous? Are you comfortable explaining behavior like this to your children -- behavior that would not be tolerated in your house?
Is it beneficial to anyone to encourage disrespectful attacks on, say, a war hero, John McCain, former President Obama, or the head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis? Unfortunately we can't send him to his room or give him a time out.
Instead of asking "Sir do you have no shame," I ask where's the line you won't cross? How can we be a country of laws when the sheriff calls off all investigations? I feel like I'm watching a new episode of the Godfather. We are being asked to accept a way of government we cannot refuse.
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TEMPE, Az. (AP) - Uber says it has suspended self-driving operations in Phoenix and other cities after car kills pedestrian.
11 Year old Boy Paints Emmanuel Macron in Two Hours at Afrika Shrine
Macron was in the New Afrikan Shrine to inaugurate the African Cultural Season slated for 2020.
The young painter completed a painting of the French president two hours after he arrived the premises.
An impressed Macron praised and congratulated the talented boy on his Twitter account
“Very touched, congratulations to this young boy,” he wrote.
Very touched, congratulations to this young boy! pic.twitter.com/hQd3ylxGnV — Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) July 3, 2018
Macron disclosed that he has fond memories of the shrine. In his early years, Macron worked as an intern at the French embassy from six months.
Yemi Alade and Femi Kuti delivered energetic musical performances on the night while a short skit directed by Kunle Afolayan featured several Nollywood stars including Jide Kosoko, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Joke Silva, Dakore Akande, Rita Dominic, Ramsey Nouah, among others.
No matter what issue Trump is addressing, he s... Observers say strategic thinking is a hallmark of Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson, who took on President Donald Trump's travel ban. Observers say strategic thinking is a hallmark of Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson, who took on President Donald Trump's travel ban.
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Report, Day 3: Sri Lanka reached 504-3 at stumps on the third day of the first Test against Bangladesh at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chittagong on Friday.
Kusal Mendis scored 196 runs while Dhananjaya de Silva made 173 runs as Sri Lanka cut the deficit to just nine runs in reply to Bangladesh's first inning total of 513.
Roshen Silva was unbeaten on 87 alongside skipper Dinesh Chandimal, 37 not out, at the end of the third day's play.
Taijul Islam, Mustafizur Rahman and Mehidy Hasan grabbed a wicket each for Bangladesh.
With inputs from AFP
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Cash 5' game
ROCKY HILL, Conn. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Connecticut Lottery's "Cash 5" game were:
22-23-25-31-35
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MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AP) — A prosecutor in Uruguay is asking for formal charges against a former vice president of the South American country.
Lawmakers accepted Raul Sendic's resignation last year amid corruption accusations involving his tenure as head of state oil company ANCAP. It was the first time a vice president had stepped down in Uruguay.
Prosecutor Luis Pacheco on Monday also requested charges against eight other senior officials at ANCAP and its subsidiaries. A judge must now decide if Sendic goes to trial.
The corruption allegations surfaced after a weekly publication reported that between 2010 and 2013, Sendic used corporate credit cards to make purchases at jewelry, electronics, furniture and other stores apparently unrelated to his official business.
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He's also accused of abuse of office over some contracts.
Sendic has repeatedly denied wrongdoing.
March 19 (Reuters) - Huizhou Speed Wireless Technology Co Ltd
* Says it sees FY 2018 Q1 net profit to increase by 400 percent to 429.2 percent, or to be 15.1 million yuan to 16 million yuan
* Says FY 2017 Q1 net profit was 3 million yuan
* Comments that improved chip packaging and fingerprint identification business as well as decreased loss as main reasons for the forecast
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Google's own Clear Case for the Pixel XL lets users focus on the phone rather than a busy design, but it falls short in covering some basics. It's an inexpensive option, to be sure, and yet you can probably find better ways to spend your money.
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Britney Spears appears to be spending quite a bit of time with a new man.
His name is Sam Asghari and he co-stars with Spears in the video to her latest single, “Slumber Party.”
Here are five things to know about Asghari:
He’s really into fitness
Asghari works as trainer for Royal Personal Training…and he’s constantly posting pics after breaking a sweat.
He’s been in music videos before
Spears’ “Slumber Party” wasn’t his first foray into showbiz. Asghari also starred in Fifth Harmony’s “Work From Home” music video in 2016.
His fitness inspiration
Asghari says his fitness inspiration is Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.
Asghari and Spears aren’t hiding their budding relationship
The two rang in 2017 together. Spears posted a pic of them looking cozy from the night to her Instagram.
He’s the new face of an Under Armour campaign
Asghari took to Instagram to announce that he’s in a new winter campaign for Under Armour, along with a short clip from the ad.
In the wake of the death of one officer, killed in the line of duty near a Home Depot in northeast Dallas, there's been an outpouring of support on social media.
A love of athletics brought hurdlers Brianna Beahan and Ian Dewhurst together off the track.
A love of athletics brought hurdlers Brianna Beahan and Ian Dewhurst together off the track.
Life for WA athletics glamour couple Brianna Beahan and Ian Dewhurst is all about the secs.
For just precious seconds — or more correctly, fractions of them — are the hurdles standing between them and a joint date at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games in April.
Beahan is chasing Olympic and world champion Sally Pearson in the hope of making her Games debut. Dewhurst is a dual and reigning 400m hurdles national champion who moved from NSW to WA a year ago to build a love story into his sporting ambitions.
“She was the reason,” Dewhurst said. “It was a pretty easy decision to come over — for love — but also for the sport.”
Beahan said their rapport as elite athletes helped strengthen their bond on and off the track.
HALIFAX — Opposition members of the legislature in Nova Scotia spoke through the early hours today in an effort to slow down legislation that would impose a new four-year contract for the province's teachers.
Once passed, the Teachers Professional Agreement and Classroom Improvement Act would end a 16-month long contract dispute.
Second reading of the bill occurred after midnight, allowing each member to speak up to an hour about its provisions.
Premier Stephen McNeil has said it's time to act after the union membership rejected three tentative agreements recommended by the union's executive.
The new contract contains a three per cent salary increase and incorporates many of the elements contained in the first two tentative agreements rejected by members of the Nova Scotia Teachers Union.
A third tentative deal was rejected last week by a vote of 78.5 per cent.
Customers Line Up Outside Renovated Cherry Cricket Four months after a fire forced The Cherry Cricket to close, customers lined up outside the landmark restaurant for the reopening.
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Storm shelters opening in Tennessee Valley due to threat of severe weather
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SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — A Massachusetts police department is investigating a Facebook comment purportedly made by an officer "mocking" the violence in Charlottesville, Virginia, that killed one person and injured at least 19 others.
Springfield Police Commissioner John Barbieri says he received a complaint about the comment Sunday and opened an internal investigation.
Democratic Mayor Domenic Sarno later released a statement saying "There is no place for this in our society, let alone from a Springfield Police Officer."
Officials say the matter will be taken before a police review board if the investigation finds the officer did make the comment.
Darwin Brazier is suspected of killing his ex-wife, Debra Rivera, and two others before killing himself in Alabama. Rivera reportedly asked a judge to take away Brazier's guns, but the request was denied. She felt he was harassing her. Limestone County Sheriff
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Future Data Group Ltd:
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High levels of ADAS adoption are making vehicles much more expensive to repair, but there are steps that OEMs can take to help address that. By Megan Lampinen
Advanced safety technology brings with it the promise of fewer collisions and injuries, but its uptake faces a serious obstacle in the form of repair and insurance costs. Fixing the wide range of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) that are now present in vehicles doesn’t come cheap. In the UK, Thatcham Research reports a 32% rise in the average repair bill over the past three years….
It was once said that the heart beats, in a way, similar to the beat of a drum. And for Don and Kristie May, those are two beats they know all too well.
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Godwin brought in his only target for a 14-yard reception in Friday's 23-12 preseason loss to the Bengals.
The Penn State product notched his catch on a throw over the middle from Ryan Griffin in the waning moments of the third quarter. Godwin has been impressive throughout the entirety of camp and has demonstrated the maturity and confidence of a more experienced player. Therefore, while he'll have an uphill battle for targets in a talented receiving corps, he's expected to also see plenty of one-on-one coverage during his rookie campaign because of the dynamic personnel around him.
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Yesterday was Valentine’s day, and Salt thought it be a good idea to wander around the office asking his co-workers to share their bad dating stories.
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A former Rutgers University professor whose conviction for sexually assaulting a disabled man was overturned has pleaded guilty to aggravated criminal sexual contact.
Anna Stubblefield entered her plea Monday as part of a deal with Essex County prosecutors in New Jersey. They will recommend she receive a four-year prison term when she's sentenced May 7.
Stubblefield had testified at trial that she and the man were in love. He has cerebral palsy and can't speak, but Stubblefield said he consented to the relationship by communicating on a keyboard.
Prosecutors said Stubblefield used her position to take advantage of the then-29-year-old man.
Stubblefield was convicted in 2015 and sentenced to 12 years in prison. But an appeals court ruled last July that she should get a new trial with a new judge.
James Hetfield's microphone wasn't turned on--or simply wasn't working--and it wasn't until he walked over to Gaga's microphone over a minute into their performance that viewers at home could finally hear him.
Now, RoLoad--a Romanian Metallica fansite--posted the entire performance on Facebook featuring intact audio. When asked how they managed to get the rip, RoLoad explained the web feed didn't have audio difficulties. It was only the live broadcast on TV that seemed to have a problem.
Considering Hetfield recognized there was an audio issue almost immediately and had to walk over to Gaga, it seems unlikely the web broadcast miraculously avoided the same issue occurring on stage and screen. It seems more likely some clever technician has instead stitched in Hetfield's vocals from another performance. But at least now fans can hear what it would've sounded like without audio issues. Watch it here.
A former Henderson County High School student is sentenced to prison time for a threat he made last year at the school. Cameron Davis, 19, was sentenced to five years for threatening to shoot up his school in October.
Last October, a school resource officer said Davis told some students that he was going to shoot up the school.
Authorities say he made the statement to a group of students at Henderson County High School.
Davis told the resource officer it was joke. He told police he said he was going to “shoot up the school tomorrow”. He claimed he was trying to be the center of attention and needed to learn not to joke so much.
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It's a mild start to the day with temperatures in the 60s. Some spots dropped into the 50s. We'll continue to warm up through the morning and afternoon as temperatures work their way into the mid-80s.
NEW YORK — A 1-15 record earned the Cleveland Browns the top pick in April's NFL draft.
Since returning to the league as an expansion franchise in 1999, the Browns twice have used the No. 1 overall selection. In their first season, they chose Kentucky quarterback Tim Couch. The next year, they got Penn State defensive lineman Courtney Brown.
San Francisco (2-14) will pick second, followed by Chicago and Jacksonville, both 3-13.
The Rams (4-12), Jets and Chargers, both 5-11, Carolina (6-10), Cincinnati (6-9-1) and Buffalo (7-9) close out the top 10.
Only the draft positions for non-playoff qualifiers has been settled. Other spots will be determined by post-season results, with the Super Bowl winner choosing last regardless of record, and the Super Bowl loser going next to last in all rounds.
The draft will be April 27-29 in Philadelphia.
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On Friday’s broadcast of the Fox News Channel’s “Special Report,” House Intelligence Committee Chairman Devin Nunes (R-CA) stated the committee will vote to release the Democrats’ counterpart to the GOP memo released earlier that day.
Anchor Bret Baier asked, “Will you vote to release the Democrats’ memo?”
Nunes answered, “Yeah, we will. But it has to go through the same process.”
He added that it’s “Hard to say” when that will be.
He later added that he “wouldn’t mind” releasing the transcript of then-Deputy FBI Director Andrew McCabe’s interview that the GOP memo cites, but there is a process that has to be gone through in order to release transcripts.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Tennessee quarterback Marcus Mariota will be a game-time decision for Sunday’s matchup against the Dolphins.
Mariota was listed Friday as questionable for the game in Miami after being limited in practice for the third consecutive day with a left hamstring injury suffered last week in a 57-14 loss at Houston.
The quarterback says he has spent the majority of practice rehabbing his hamstring. He says his first goal is to get healthy and that he needs to have some mobility to be able to play.
The Titans (2-2) are talking about whether or not to let Mariota take part in Saturday’s walk-through. But a final decision might not be reached until 90 minutes before kickoff Sunday when inactives are due.
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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. - Emergency activity is being reported Monday afternoon after an apparent two-car crash in West Brighton.
The incident was reported at Bement Avenue and Richmond Terrace at approximately 12:55 p.m., according to an FDNY spokesman.
Two cars with significant front-end damage could be seen at the location, and both NYPD and FDNY personnel are on the scene.
An FDNY spokesman said the job remained active but initial reports were for a "non-critical injury."
Further information will be posted as it becomes available.
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The launch party for the Chroma Collection by Lancôme and Proenza Schouler took place last night in Paris at the Hôtel du Grand Veneur. The neon lighting at the venue reflected the colorful packaging of the PS x Lancôme products, creating a futuristic atmosphere while DJs Emmanuel Caurel and Honey Dijon kept the atmosphere lively and upbeat with their tunes.
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The event was a true melting pot, combining the worlds of high fashion and beauty in a glamorous, modern way. Guests included Lauren Santo Domingo, Liv Tyler, and Chiara Ferragni, who were all present to celebrate the launch of the innovative beauty line with color and ultra-matte formulas at its forefront.
SINGAPORE: A couple who got into an ugly spat with an elderly man at a hawker centre in Toa Payoh was charged in court for causing a public nuisance on Thursday (Jun 15).
Chow Chuin Yee, 46, and Tay Puay Leng, 39, were arrested in April, after the police said they received reports about a couple who allegedly used offensive language and force against a 76-year-old man at a hawker centre on Toa Payoh Lorong 8.
Video circulating widely on social media showed them arguing with the elderly man over the use of a table which Tay allegedly reserved, and Chow is seen shoving the old man from behind, nearly knocking him over.
Anyone convicted for causing a public nuisance can be fined up to S$1,000.
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Workers at the Daviess County Detention Center are doing some extra cleaning after several inmates came down with the flu.
Jail officials tell us they had four inmates who shared a unit come down with the virus.
They've also seen at least 15 cases at the jail in Henderson.
Officials there tell us the inmates have been quarantined and will be for five days. Workers are also sanitizing all three shifts.
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FREMONT, IN -- The Lansing Police Department, Michigan State Police and the FBI are now joining the investigation into the murder of a Lansing man who was found dead in an Indiana park last week, according to the Associated Press.
Indiana State Police say the body of 29-year-old Nigel Jerome Headley was found by workers at Trine State Recreation Area in Steuben County on April 13 and that Headley died of blunt force trauma to the head.
Indiana police have been investigating the murder since Headley's body was discovered, but are now working with other agencies to try to determine what happened.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Indiana State Police in Fort Wayne at (260) 432-8661.
MARION, N.C. (AP)  Dam in western North Carolina that prompted evacuation as storm Alberto passed is deemed safe; evacuation order canceled.
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DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Defending champion Novak Djokovic had a slow start to his first match of 2017 before prevailing 7-6 (1), 6-3 over Jan-Lennard Struff in the first round of the Qatar Open on Monday.
Second-seeded Djokovic trailed 4-0 in the opener before recovering to 5-5 and finally finding his form in the tiebreaker, where his 63rd-ranked German opponent won only one point.
The second-ranked Serb broke serve in the first and last games of the second set to close out the match.
Djokovic next plays either Horacio Zeballos or Florian Mayer in the second round.
Top-seeded Andy Murray plays 69th-ranked Jeremy Chardy of France in his opener on Tuesday.
Murray, who took the top ranking from Djokovic at the end of last year, was in action on Monday with Mariusz Fyrstenberg in the doubles. The pair lost to David Marrero and Nenad Zimonjic 6-2, 6-4.
Mastercard and Discover both pointed to similar reasoning and they'll also be discontinuing signature requirements in April of next year. However, while Discover is eliminating signature requirements in the US, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean and Mastercard is ending them in the US and Canada, American Express is ceasing signature requirements globally.
However, though these companies will no long require merchants to collect signatures, those merchants may still choose to do so, and they'll have to if it's required by law in any region. But fewer and fewer transactions require signatures anyway, so for the diminishing number of purchases that still demand them, this move could make checkout times just a tad bit quicker.
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CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) – The unemployment rate in Wyoming fell slightly from 4 percent in February to 3.9 percent in March.
The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reports that the 3.9 percent rate is the lowest it’s been in three years and below the national jobless rate of 4.1 percent.
The agency says the unemployment rate normally falls in March as workers are hired in construction, government and other sectors.
The largest decreases in the jobless rates among Wyoming counties last month were in Johnson, Natrona and Laramie.
Fremont County reported the state’s highest rate in March at 5.5 percent, followed by Park and Washakie, both at 5.2 percent, and Sheridan at 5.0 percent. The lowest rates were in Teton and Niobrara counties at 2.5 percent, Goshen 2.9 percent and Albany at 3.0 percent.
The deadline to keep your name in the 2018 NBA Draft is Wednesday, and here’s the latest list of the decisions.
LEAVING
Illinois’ Leron Black
Maryland’s Kevin Huerter
Maryland’s Justin Jackson
Michigan’s Moe Wagner
Michigan State’s Miles Bridges
Michigan State’s Jaren Jackson Jr.
Ohio State’s Keita Bates-Diop
Penn State’s Tony Carr
Rutgers’ Corey Sanders
STAYING
Indiana’s Juwan Morgan
Iowa’s Isaiah Moss
Maryland’s Bruno Fernando
Michigan’s Charles Matthews
Michigan State’s Nick Ward
Nebraska’s Isaac Copeland Jr.
Nebraska’s James Palmer Jr.
Purdue’s Nojel Eastern
Purdue’s Carsen Edwards
UNDECIDED
Iowa’s Tyler Cook
Wisconsin’s Ethan Happ
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A Chicago nurse who was working in Hawaii disappeared over the weekend, according to CBS Chicago. Kelly Mrowinski was swept away by rising waters while she was hiking.
Authorities say the man she was hiking with fell over Piinonua Falls but made it out of the water. Mrowinski did not.
Helicopters have been searching the area above the scenic Wailuku River in Hilo since Saturday morning.
Mrowinski posted about her trip to Hawaii at the start of the year on her Facebook page, where friends commented "safe travels" and "have a great assignment."
She was working as a traveling nurse at Hilo Hospital.
"Our hopes and thoughts are with the family," hospital officials said in a written statement. "We appreciated Kelly for coming to Hilo to provide care to our community. This excellent nurse was well received by her colleagues."
Authorities have extended the search at the family's request.
Employees at Big Ed's Pizza told WAAY 31 they're sanitizing the restaurant from top to bottom in order to keep themselves and their customers flu free.
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At Big Ed's, the soda nozzles are wiped down every day, and they're soaked in soap and water every night.
Employees told WAAY 31 they wipe down the menus daily.
"At least 50 plus people are touching them all day long," Brittany Torre said.
They also wipe down all of the door knobs every day.
Dishes at Big Ed's also get washed twice.
They are washed by hand and in a dishwasher.
Employees are also required to wear gloves.
"I always put gloves on. I work at a hospital, so I'm used to always wearing gloves," Becky Magee said.
People eating at the restaurant told WAAY 31 they're also taking notice of how employees are working to keep the restaurant free from the flu, and they appreciate the small business's attention to detail.
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ST. LOUIS, MO (KTVI)- Mayor-elect Krewson will be sworn in as mayor of St. Louis. The ceremony is scheduled on Tuesday, April 18th at the St. Louis City Hall Rotunda.
Kansas City Mayor Sly James will deliver the pre-inaugural address.
Krewson says she’s that honored Mayor James will deliver the pre-inaugural address. She is looking forward to the cooperation between the two cities.
St. Louis County Executive Steve Stenger and St. Clair County Chairman Mark Kern will be in attendance. Darlene Green will also be sworn in as Comptroller.
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HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — A court in Hanoi has handed down prison terms up to eight years to three activists after finding them guilty of posting video clips on social media critical of the communist government.
A lawyer says Vu Quang Thuan was convicted on charges of spreading propaganda against the state and sentenced to eight years in a trial that lasted half a day Wednesday.
Thuan's accomplices Nguyen Van Dien and Tran Hoang Phuc received 6 1/2 years and 6 years respectively on the same charges.
They were accused of posting 17 video clips prosecutors said vilified the country's leaders and the state. They have denied they committed a crime.
Human Rights Watch says at least 24 people were convicted for their writings and advocacy on democracy and human rights last year.
SHANGHAI Japan's Honda Motor Co will launch an all-electric battery car in China next year as demand for plug-in electric vehicles (EVs) expands in the world's largest automobile market, a senior company executive said.
Yasuhide Mizuno, Honda's China chief, told reporters on the sidelines of the Shanghai auto show on Wednesday the automaker was "expediting" the development of the EV. He said he expects the car to arrive in showrooms before the end of next year.
Mizuno added that plug-in hybrid models would likely follow, but did not say when that car might hit the market in China.
Carmakers in China are scrambling to develop and sell so-called new energy vehicles (NEVs) in anticipation of tougher new rules expected to be implemented as early as next year.
Those rules will likely require companies to generate as much as eight percent of their China sales with plug-in cars, either fully-electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles.
(Reporting by Norihiko Shirouzu; Editing by Stephen Coates)
HUBER HEIGHTS — Due to the resignation of Board member Mrs. Krista Tipton, the Huber Heights City Schools is accepting applications for filling of this vacancy.
The term will be through December 31, 2017. Timeline for this appointment is as follows:
Application Deadline Sunday, February 19, 2017, 4:00 p.m. EST
Interviews, Saturday, February 25, 2017 starting at 9:00 a.m.
Appointment at the Board of Education regular Board meeting, Thursday, March 9, 2017
A letter of interest and resume should be submitted to Gina Helmick, Treasurer at: gina.helmick@huberheightscityschools.org or mailed to her attention to 5954 Longford Road, Huber Heights, OH 45424.
Questions regarding this vacancy can be directed to Ms. Helmick at 937.237.4126.
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Reach Huber Heights City Schools Treasurer Gina Helmick at 937-237-4126.
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Welcome to our coverage of Derby County's pre-match press conference.
Derby County are back in Championship action tomorrow, when they host Brentford at Pride Park Stadium.
The Rams go into the game on the back of successive goalless draws, against Bristol City and Millwall.
Gary Rowett's side sit second in the Championship ahead of the weekend games, one point above third-placed Aston Villa.
Villa closed the gap with their midweek win over Sheffield United.
After a deadline day which saw Kasey Palmer arrive on loan - and Chris Martin, Johnny Russell and Mason Bennett depart, Rowett will also be addressing that.
The Derby boss will also have all the latest team news and injury updates ahead of their clash with the Bees.
Join Chris Watson and Mark Wakefield for all your updates.
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Ahmedabad: Low cabin pressure mid-air forced a Delhi-bound SpiceJet aircraft from Mumbai, carrying over 100 passengers, to land at the city airport this morning under emergency conditions. All the passengers on-board were safe, an airline spokesperson said.
“SpiceJet Boeing 737 aircraft (VT-SZB) was operating flight SG 160 Mumbai-Delhi. Enroute, the aircraft had a (cabin) pressure problem,” the SpiceJet spokesperson said.
Following the standard operating procedure, the crew diverted the aircraft to Ahmedabad, where it landed safely, he added. There were over 100 passengers on-board the plane, the spokesperson said.
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White House Chief of Staff John Kelly is said to have tapped Chris Liddell to be his deputy chief of staff for policy. Bloomberg's Toluse Olorunnipa reports on "Bloomberg Markets: European Close." (Source: Bloomberg)
Gold futures jumped briefly before settling down Wednesday afternoon … Also on Wednesday, retail sales and the consumer price index (CPI) — a key inflation metric — came in weaker than expected. Retail sales fell 0.3 percent last month, marking …
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The Boston Red Sox had their first official workout for pitchers and catchers Tuesday, and that means that newly acquired left-hander Chris Sale was throwing in a Red Sox uniform for the first time.
The Red Sox acquired Sale for a package of young prospects from the Chicago White Sox on Dec. 6, and manager John Farrell is already excited about the ace’s presence on his club.
Hear what Farrell had to say about Sale in the video from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank, above.
Ukraine's Badanov banned for life for match fixing
LONDON (AP) — Ukraine's Dmytro Badanov has been banned for life and fined $100,000 by an independent hearing officer after being found guilty of tennis match fixing.
Badanov, 30, was found to have broken rules of the Tennis Anti-Corruption Program by fixing the outcome of two matches on the ITF Futures tour, in Tunisia in September 2015 and in Egypt in September 2016.
He was also convicted of being involved in betting linked to the matches.
The case followed an investigation by the Tennis Integrity Unit, which was created by the International Tennis Federation, the Grand Slam Board, the ATP and the WTA. The decision was made by anti-corruption hearing officer Richard H. McLaren and announced Tuesday.
Badanov's career-high ranking was 463rd in singles in March 2015. He is currently unranked.
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Ontario Provincial Police say eight people -- including six children -- are in serious condition, after the passenger van they were in collided head-on with a bus about 125 kilometres northwest of Toronto.
Sgt. Peter Leon says all of the injured were flown to hospitals in Toronto.
Leon says the injured children were two four-year-olds, an eight-year-old, two 10-year-olds and a 15-year-old. The ages of the two adults were not available, and Leon said the van had a U.S. licence plate.
He says OPP investigators have determined the van crossed the centre line of Highway 26 just north of Stayner, Ont., early Friday afternoon and collided with a coach bus carrying students home from a school ski trip.
Police say it's believed it was snowing lightly in the area at the time of the crash.
Leon says the 41 teens, three adult chaperones and the driver of the bus were not injured and were headed back to the Hamilton area on another bus.
Akron, OH - Average retail gasoline prices in Akron have risen 1.6 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.30/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 372 gas outlets in Akron. This compares with the national average that has increased 1.1 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.40/g, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com .
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He is used to playing in sold-out stadiums before thousands of screaming rock and roll fans.
But Jimmy Page was playing to a rather different crowd on Tuesday night - the suited and booted planning application committee of Kensington and Chelsea Borough Council.
The Led Zeppelin guitarist pleaded with councillors to reject a planning application lodged by his next door neighbour, Robbie Williams.
The two stars have been embroiled in a bitter dispute that has dragged on for nearly four years as Page has tried to block Williams from building a huge basement, including a swimming pool, underneath the garden of his luxury £17.5millon west London home
Page was given three minutes to put forward his case and read from carefully prepared notes, to ensure he did not “go rambling on”, and followed the words with his finger.
× Carlisle mayoral candidate’s formal arraignment on burglary and other charges set for August 24
CARLISLE — Republican mayoral candidate Scott Robinson will be formally arraigned on August 24 on charges of burglary, criminal trespass, resisting arrest, disorderly conduct and criminal mischief stemming from an incident on May 16.
Robinson, 33, won the GOP nomination and will face Carlisle’s incumbent mayor, Democrat Tim Scott, in November.
Police say an angry Robinson tried to force his way into a home on May 16, and had to be physically removed by the residents. He then allegedly used a hammer to cause severe damage to the home’s screen door. When officers arrived and attempted to take Robinson into custody, he resisted arrest until a Taser was used to subdue him.
Robinson had a preliminary hearing before Magisterial District Judge Jonathan R. Birbeck Wednesday afternoon. The case was bound over for trial, which will be held at 9 a.m. on August 24.
PanARMENIAN.Net - Minister of transport, communication and information technologies Vahan Martirosyan has proposed Nokia to open a research and development (R&D) laboratory in Armenia.
At a meeting with Olaf Schulz, the Nokia Head of Government Relations for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Martirosyan expressed hope that the company's representation in Armenia will go beyond telecommunications to also encompass digital infrastructure.
Also, the minister called for Nokia's participation in the project of installing a 5G network throughout the country.
In addition, the sides discussed a number of other issues, including the Finnish company's experience in creating digital transport systems.
Five women were arrested on misdemeanor prostitution charges late Thursday and early Friday in Harrison County.
The FBI conducts Operation Cross Country yearly in an effort to recover underage victims of prostitution, according to the Bridgeport Police Department, and the five arrests were a part of that operation.
Courtney Coleman, 20, Martha Miller, 33, Joeann Ringer, 32, Kayla Thompson, 21, and Angela Tresize, 41, are each charged with prostitution, police said.
Coleman is also charged with obstructing, and Ringer was also served a fugitive warrant.
The five women were arraigned in Harrison County Magistrate Court by Magistrate Donald Kopp Friday morning.
The FBI, the Bridgeport Police Department, and the Greater Harrison Drug and Violent Crimes Task Force worked together to make the arrests.
Grandal went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Sunday's win over the Padres.
Sunday's homer was a positive sign for the veteran after he dealt with a minor back injury earlier in the week. This could also signal an end to the streaky catcher's cold streak in which he batted .194 (7-for-36) over his previous 10 starts. Despite his ebbs and flows, Grandal is putting together another solid fantasy campaign with a .263/.313/.471 slash line to go along with 14 homers.
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I traveled to Waco, Texas to see the town that's been transformed by HGTV's hit show 'Fixer Upper' - here's what it's like After four successful seasons of "Fixer Upper" on HGTV, Joanna and Chip Gaines are most well-known for their show where they sell houses and style them for lucky clients in Waco, TX. have come a long way from their small business flipping houses.
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VICTORIA — An investment dealer and former Olympic rower who went missing for nearly a year and a half is scheduled to appear in court in Victoria today.
Victoria police say Harold Backer turned himself in last week and is facing two counts of fraud over $5,000.
The 52-year-old disappeared on Nov. 3, 2015, when he told his family he was going for a bike ride and failed to return home.
Victoria police say it's unclear where he was, but police in Port Angeles, Wash., have said a man fitting Backer's description was spotted on security footage on a ferry shortly after the disappearance.
Financial crime investigators began looking into Backer and the company My Financial Backer Corporation after his investors received concerning letters.
Mutual Funds company Investia Financial Services Inc. terminated Backer's licence after his disappearance, stating he'd failed to follow its policies and procedures that required him to disclose all outside business activities.
Police have intercepted a cyber crime ring suspected of infecting computers with malicious software in order to obtain sensitive information.
SPANISH and UK police have broken up a cyber-crime ring and arrested five people.
Police raided Barcelona, Canary Islands and Liverpool properties and where they confiscated six hard drives, a laptop and more equipment used for creating and selling software which uncovers people’s banking and finance details.
Two of the suspects are from the UK and three from Spain. They had allegedly been in operation since 2013.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt has signed a proposed rule that would restrict the types of scientific studies regulators can use to determine the impact of pesticide and pollution exposure on human health.
Pruitt says the change would increase transparency in the agency’s decision-making by requiring all underlying data used in scientific studies to be made publicly available.
Critics, including former EPA administrators and scientists, say Pruitt’s move is designed to restrict the agency from citing peer-reviewed public-health studies that use patient medical records required to be kept confidential under patient privacy laws.
The embattled EPA administrator signed the proposed order at EPA headquarters Tuesday in an event that was livestreamed on the agency’s website but not open to press coverage.
The government minister Steve Baker was today forced to apologise in the House of Commons for appearing to suggest that some civil servants were conspiring against Brexit.
The Brexit minister faced calls for his resignation yesterday after he failed to dismiss an assertion by arch-Brexiteer Jacob Rees-Mogg that Treasury officials were trying to keep Britain in the customs union.
MADRID — Police in northeastern Spain have arrested three Russians accused of beating a 22-year-old Italian man to death in the seaside resort town of Lloret de Mar.
A statement by the Mossos d'Esquadra regional police on Sunday said that officers were sent to a discotheque at around 3 a.m. Saturday where they found the Italian badly injured after a fight was reported. It said the man died a day later after being admitted to a hospital in the nearby city of Girona.
A video of the incident on Spanish media showed a man being kicked in the face.
Police identified the victim as Niccolo Ciatti. The Barcelona-based newspaper El Periodico said he was from the town of Scandicci, near Florence.
Police said they later found the 20- and 26-year-old Russians in the town. They said they would most likely be brought before a judge Monday.
A mild day with temperatures into double figures for most. Rain will continue to spread north and east through the day.
We see a north/south split develop tonight, with wet and windy conditions in the north and northwest, drier elsewhere with patchy frost and fog likely by dawn.
Now in its 13th Season, Brits Off Broadway kicks off on Tuesday, April 4 and runs through Sunday, July 2. Single ticket prices range from $25 - $70 . Tickets to Brits Off Broadway go on sale to the general public on February 21, with an exclusive pre-sale for 59E59 Members beginning on February 14. Tickets are available by calling Ticket Central at 212-279-4200 or online at www.59e59.org .
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CENTRAL FALLS, R.I. (AP) — Two corrections officers have been placed on paid leave as authorities investigate an inmate’s escape from a Rhode Island detention center.
Former Army reservist James Morales was reported missing Saturday night and remains at large.
Wyatt Correctional Center warden Daniel Martin tells WBZ-TV (http://cbsloc.al/2ivyGIG ) that two officers were placed on leave. He says Morales escaped around 7 p.m. but wasn’t discovered missing until three hours later.
The prison in Central Falls remains locked down as officials review procedures.
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The 35-year-old Morales is charged with stealing 16 guns from a U.S. Army Reserve Center and faces child rape charges.
Police say they believe Morales fled to Attleboro, Massachusetts, and stole a car that was found Sunday. They believe he is bleeding from razor wire that he climbed through to escape.
For Vogue ’s latest 73 Questions , supermodel Cindy Crawford invited us into her gorgeous Malibu home, where she opened up about her personal life and long-standing career. Crawford began the in-depth interrogation, which included cameos by her kids Kaia and Presley, by covering the basics: favorite food, favorite book, favorite fashion show of all time—it’s Versace in 1991, when she and all the other ’90s supers strutted down the runway while singing George Michael’s “Freedom.” Things got a little more intimate once the model got into her history, including the most ridiculous thing she’s ever been asked to do during a photo shoot (hint: it involves high heels and a surfboard) and how she once ended up sleeping in the same bed as George Clooney (hey, it was an accident!). Watch the video above and find out more about Crawford’s beauty routine, why Prince wrote a song about her, and the one thing she would never wear in a million years.
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court has upheld a challenged practice that is used to invalidate patents without the involvement of federal courts.
The justices on Tuesday rejected a bid to strike down a process established by Congress in 2011 to speed up patent reviews.
The justices voted 7-2 in favour of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s patent review process. It has been used to invalidate hundreds of patents since it was established in 2012.
Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Neil Gorsuch dissented.
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A rare £1 coin has sold on eBay for £125.99 along with a set of 12 other coins from the same year.
The set was sold yesterday by eBay user “laurak23laura” from Preston.
Labelled as “2011 Royal Mail Commemorative Coin Set BRILLIANT UNCIRCULATED 13 coins”, the lot went for £125.99 - almost £10 per coin.
The lot was likely to have been so popular because it contains the rare Edinburgh £1.
The coin has a scarcity rating of 100 from Change Checker, making it one of the very rarest coins.
April 18 (Reuters) - Regional bank holding company Comerica Inc reported a more than three-fold jump in quarterly profit as the company set aside less money to cover bad loans.
The Dallas-based bank said on Tuesday net income attributable to common shareholders rose to $200 million in the first quarter ended March 31, from $59 million a year earlier.
Earnings per share rose to $1.11 from 34 cents.
Provisions for bad loans fell 89.2 percent to $16 million, while net interest income rose 5.1 percent to $470 million.
The first-quarter results included $24 million of tax benefits from employee stock transactions and $7 million in after-tax restructuring charges. (Reporting by Diptendu Lahiri in Bengaluru; Editing by Sriraj Kalluvila)
Behind the Fences Tour
On this tour we will learn about the history of horse racing and the horse industry in Lexington. Saddle up as we start our historic journey at Keeneland for a tour during the early morning workouts. We will then visit one of the beautiful historic horse farms around Lexington. We will also make stops at the Red Mile and the Isaac Murphy Memorial Art Garden. We will learn the history of these historic racing venues along with the first superstars of horse racing, African American jockeys.
The tour will last approximately 4 hours and we will pick you up at the Lexington Visitor Center.
Price $45 (Includes tours at Keeneland and a historic horse farm).
Water and snacks will be provided.
For more information call (606) 548-2181 or visit stonefencestours.com
The Give Hope. Run. is returning to Burdette Park next Saturday for the seventh time.
This 5K is the largest Saint Jude run in the country, and proceeds from the race will go towards Saint Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Both walkers and runners are encouraged to attend the event, and there will also be a kids dash.
You can also purchase a shoe for $1 at any local United Fidelity Bank to show your support.
More information can be found at Give Hope. Run.
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Who knew that your favorite elementary school pastime had such noble origins? In the 16th century, the great Renaissance artist Michelangelo was so busy that he began assigning sections of his famous ceilings to his students to paint. He used a numbering system to help them avoid mistakes. Fast-forward to 1949: Dan Robbins, an artist at the Palmer Painting Company in Michigan, has the ingenious idea to apply Michelangelo's orderly process on a much smaller scale. Thus, paint by number kits were born.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former FBI Director James Comey has scorned the memo that was released by House Republicans after being declassified by President Donald Trump, saying it doesn't add up to much.
His assessment on Twitter was: "That's it?"
Comey called the memo "dishonest and misleading" and not worth the damage it's done to public trust in U.S. intelligence agencies.
After being declassified by Trump, the memo was released Friday by House Republicans. It claims the FBI abused its surveillance powers in the Russia investigation.
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The FBI, Justice Department and Democrats furiously lobbied Trump to stop the release, saying it could harm national security and mislead the public.
Since his firing last May, Comey has made his personal feelings about Trump known, testifying in detail about personal interactions he says troubled him.
An Illinois environmental group is suing the owner of a shuttered power plant where contaminants from old coal ash ponds are seeping into a river used for recreation.
Prairie Rivers Network claims in the suit Wednesday that Dynegy Midwest Generation is violating the Clean Water Act by allowing heavy metals to seep from the riverbank along the Middle Fork of the Vermilion River.
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A 17-mile portion of the river designated as a National Scenic River flows along the eastern boundary of the former Vermilion Power Station about 135 miles (217 kilometers) south of Chicago.
The plant, closed in 2011, left more than 3 million cubic yards (2.29 million cubic meters) of ash.
Dynegy didn't immediately respond to a request for comment, but has said it's working on a closure plan.
After the parade festivities conclude, it’s off to the Nevada County Fairgrounds for fun and fireworks. Whittlesey says the grounds open at 3pm, and there will be lots of entertainment…
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The fireworks begin at 9:30, and there will be a lot of people who will skip the admission charge and watch from other places around the county. There is a problem when it’s over, though…
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COLUMBIA CITY, Ind. (WANE) Portions of Whitley County, including Columbia City, experienced an extensive power outage Monday afternoon.
At one point, several thousand customers were without electricity.
According to a news release issued by the Columbia City Police Department, the outage involved AEP, Northeastern REMC and Columbia City Municipal Electric. The news release was issued because traffic signals across the county were affected.
Just before 5 p.m. the Northeastern REMC outage map indicated power had been nearly completely restored.
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The first skirmishes of a second American civil war have begun. No, this is not a metaphorical analogy to that bloody conflict that killed approximately 620,000 Americans. It is an objective statement of the reality in America.
Since the election of 2016, the left has gone crazy. Their version of the Tea Party is called “Resistance” and the spearhead of that is a loosely formed terrorist group called “Antifa.” Antifa is short for Anti-Fascist. The irony of their name is not lost on those who actually know history, as their tactics are straight from the fascist playbook.
In the last few months, these groups have repeatedly disrupted peaceful pro-Trump rallies. They have called for and used violence against people who support the president, disagree with them and even against members of the media who will report things Antifa doesn’t want reported.
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Castanet reported on UBC research that shows telemedicine dramatically improves access to quality medical care in rural communities.
Michael Humer, lead author of the study and a clinical professor with the Southern Medical Program based at UBC’s Okanagan campus, said the videoconference technology allows thoracic surgeons to provide patient-centred care throughout B.C.
Canada had its first scare at the world women's curling championship on Monday afternoon but recovered for a 9-5 victory over China.
Skip Jennifer Jones came through with a hit for a deuce in the ninth end and tacked on two more points in the 10th for her fourth straight round-robin victory.
Canada moved into a tie with unbeaten Anna Hasselborg of Sweden at 4-0. Hasselborg, the 2018 Olympic champion, beat American Jamie Sinclair 6-4 in the morning draw.
Italy edged Russia 6-5 in the other early game.
South Korea's EunJung Kim (3-0) was the only other unbeaten team after six draws. The Olympic silver medallists were scheduled to play Sweden on Monday evening.
After a so-so first half, Jones and her Winnipeg team caught a break when China skip Yilun Jiang missed a takeout in the sixth end to give Canada a steal of three.
It appears CNN is really kicking up the heat for the Netanyahu meet and greet. (This was from a Jan media moment) Today they are talking about Kushner heading up the peace accord meetings (with Tillerson as backup)...
OMG!! Anything for ratings, it seems.
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The estate features its own spa, a private nightclub and unparalleled views of the water.
The New York Post: Annoying office drone forces overworked Japanese employees to knock off at night
A Japanese company has created a torturous new device to force overworked employees out of the office at night — a drone that buzzes around blaring “Auld Lang Syne.”
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WASHINGTON — The government says traffic fatalities rose 5.6 per cent last year as Americans continued to travel more.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said 37,461 lives were lost on U.S. roads. The fatality rate was 1.18 deaths per 100 million vehicle miles travelled, a 2.6 per cent increase from the previous year.
At the same time, the total number of vehicle miles travelled on U.S. roads rose 2.2 per cent.
Motorcyclist deaths were up 5.1 per cent and pedestrian deaths were up 9 per cent, accounting for more than a third of increase in fatalities compared to 2015.
Deaths related to distracted and drowsy driving declined. Those declines were more than offset by other dangerous behaviours, including speeding, alcohol impairment and not wearing seat belts.
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Yorkshire Artspace artists from Exchange Place and Persistence works have the solution for gifts with a difference this Christmas.
They are staging a glittering Christmas Pop Up Shop at Exchange Place Studios (near Victoria Quays) from December 9 to 22, 11am to 5.30pm, late opening till 8pm Thursdays December 14 and 21. A preview took place on December 8, at Exchange Place Studios, Exchange Street Sheffield S2 5TR.
Polish authorities have charged a Tunisian citizen with murder in the stabbing death of a 21-year-old Polish man on New Year’s Eve, a case that sparked violent protests over the weekend.
The trouble began Saturday evening when the Pole, identified only as Daniel, got into a quarrel with the employees of a kebab restaurant in Elk, in northeastern Poland.
Prosecutor Wojciech Piktel said Monday that investigators are still unsure of all the circumstances, but it appears Daniel took two bottles of a beverage from the restaurant without paying. In the ensuing brawl, a 26-year-old cook in the restaurant used his knife to deliver two fatal stabs to Daniel.
The following evening people protesting the man’s death threw stones at store windows and at police, sparking the arrest of 28 people.
Police have arrested a Utah woman believed to be the pajama-wearing robber in at least six bank robberies in the Salt Lake City area, including five in less than two hours on Saturday morning.
Unified police Lt. Brian Lohrke (LOHR’-key) said Monday that 40-year-old Nannette Perkins was arrested Sunday at her Taylorsville home after Salt Lake City police received a tip about her identity.
Lohrke says the robber did little to hide her appearance.
She wore pajama bottoms, eyeglasses and a blue bandanna over dark hair in a ponytail while allegedly robbing banks in Cottonwood Heights, Salt Lake City, Sandy, Holliday and West Valley City.
Lohrke says he doesn’t know what Perkins was wearing when she was arrested.
She’s being held at the Salt Lake County jail pending an initial court appearance.
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — After a house and car, the mattress you sleep on may be one of your most important purchases.
And in a competitive market there’s one company that’s been delivering a good nights sleep for some time.
There’s a new study from Berkeley that says sleep deprivation is the leading cause of heart attacks, strokes and diabetes.
And since we spend about a third of our lives in bed, it may be that a good mattress is the secret to a long life.
In San Francisco, McRoskey Mattress has been sharing that secret with customers for five generations.
Watch the video above to learn more about McRoskey Mattress.
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A CURRY and quiz night will be taking place later this month to raise money for a replacement parish centre.
On Saturday, October 21, a nautical-themed evening with both meat and vegetarian curries will be taking place from 7pm at Alverstoke Parish Centre – with all proceeds going to the Alverstoke Parish Centre Regeneration Fund.
Tickets for the evening will cost £10 – to get your tickets visit the parish centre office in Green Road, Gosport.
This photo provided by the wildlife park Bearizona in Williams, Ariz., shows two orphaned bear cubs, Wednesday, May 30, 2018, that have been placed in the care of the wildlife rescue park near the Grand Canyon after their mother was euthanized. The park said the 4-month-old black bears were rescued from a treetop in Arizona's White Mountains, and were so small a climber was able to lower them to safety in a backpack. The park says the Arizona Game and Fish Department was forced to euthanize the cubs' mother after twice removing her from a residential area in the town of Pinetop-Lakeside. (Bearizona via AP)
Roy Jones Jr. I'm the Tom Brady of Boxing ... Here's Why
Roy Jones Jr.: I'm the Tom Brady of Boxing, Here's Why
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The Tom Brady of boxing is Roy Jones Jr. -- so says Roy Jones Jr. ... who broke down why he and Tom stand out among the G.O.A.T.s in their respective sports.
"You have to be able to rate people by how they perform under pressure, when things don't go their way," Roy told TMZ Sports.
Case in point -- Brady rallied the Patriots from 25 points down in last year's Super Bowl ... and RJJ told us there was a time in his career where he accomplished something similar.
As for the Brady of MMA ... Roy agrees with Dana White and says it's Anderson Silva -- who he's still gunning to face inside the ring.
RJJ didn't have an official update on that super-fight, but he did hint at making progress with Dana -- who, FYI, has agreed to broadcast his Feb. 8 "retirement fight" vs. Scott Sigmon on UFC Fight Pass.
× Delaware man arrested for retail theft at East Lampeter Twp shopping outlet
EAST LAMPETER TOWNSHIP, Lancaster County — A 24-year-old Wilmington, DE man was arrested Saturday after allegedly stealing merchandise from two Lancaster County shopping outlets.
Ezekiel Todd Gibson is charged with one count of retail theft.
According to a police report, officers were summoned to a retail theft report at the Calvin Klein Outlet on Tanger Boulevard. A possible suspect vehicle was described as a green Nissan Quest with a Delaware license plate.
When officers arrived, they observed a matching vehicle in the parking lot. The suspect was inside.
The suspect fled on foot and was located along Lincoln Highway East.
Clothing the Calvin Klein and Nike Outlets were recovered from the suspect’s car. The merchandise’s retail value was over $600.
Gibson was taken to Lancaster County Prison for arraignment.
Monday night at MSU, NRHEG battled Fairmont in the South Sub-Section 2AA Finals. The Panthers led 29-23 at the break and held on for the 41-37 win over the Cardinals. NRHEG advances to Friday's Section 2AA Finals. The Panthers will face Jordan at MSU at 8PM.
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago State set a Division I women’s record with its 59th consecutive loss, falling 59-43 to Grand Canyon on Saturday.
Chicago State (0-23, 0-8 WAC) broke the mark set by Brooklyn from 1987-89. The Cougars have not won since an eight-point victory over Seattle on Feb. 4, 2016. They dropped the final seven games that season and went 0-29 a year ago.
Chicago State declined to make players and coach Angela Jackson available after the game. The Cougars visit Utah Valley on Thursday.
Tyeshia Bowers scored 17 points for Chicago State, which still has a ways to go to match the longest losing streak by an NCAA women’s team. Division III Schreiner dropped 83 straight from 2002-05.
Jessica Gajewski led Grand Canyon (11-11, 5-3) with 25 points.
The Latest on the sexual assault trial of Bill Cosby (all times local):
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The jury in Bill Cosby's sexual assault trial has reviewed Andrea Constand's testimony about the night she says the comedian drugged and violated her.
Jurors had portions of Constand's testimony read back to them Wednesday. Constand testified last week that Cosby gave her pills, helped her to a couch and groped her without her permission while she was passed out, unable to stop him.
The 79-year-old comedian faces three felony counts of aggravated indecent assault stemming from the encounter at his suburban Philadelphia home in 2004.
The defense argues that Cosby and Constand were lovers sharing a consensual sexual encounter.
Jurors have deliberated some 21 hours since getting the case Monday.
YEREVAN, APRIL 13, ARMENPRESS. Azerbaijan plans a large-scale military exercise with the participation of 30 thousand servicemen, “Armenpress” reports the press service of MoD Azerbaijan told Interfax.az.
The exercise will kick off on April 16. Nearly 30 thousand servicemen, over 250 tanks and armored vehicles, nearly 200 missile systems and 25 fighter jets will participate in the exercise.
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ROCKY HILL— The CT Lottery Mobile App “Scan Ticket’s” feature misread winning draw tickets over the weekend.
The lottery agency said the app operated incorrectly starting at 12:25 p.m. on Saturday until 10:34 a.m. on Monday and showed winning tickets as losing tickets. People who scanned their tickets during this time are asked to check their tickets again.
Instant ticket scanning was not affected during that time period.
The “Scan Ticket’s” feature on the app is fully operational now. CT Lottery tickets can also be checked at a ticket checker available at all CT Lottery retailers.
For questions call the CT Lottery Headquarters in Rocky Hill at 860-713-2700.
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) - West Virginia Governor Jim Justice has announced that Nick Casey will no longer be serving as his Chief of Staff.
“Nick Casey is a friend and a good man,” said Governor Justice. “There’s no question we all tried very hard during the legislative session to get things done, I wish we could have done better. I’ve given this a lot of thought and going forward I just didn’t see any pathway where it would work out. I appreciate the work Nick Casey has done and wish him well in the future.”
This is the first major change in Governor Justice's administration since he announced he was changing his political at a President Donald Trump Campaign Rally in Huntington, WV on August 3rd, 2017.
Governor Justice also said he will conduct a press conference on Wednesday, August 16th, 2017, at 10 AM in the Governor's Reception Room at the State Capitol.
Event time: 5:30pm-8pm
Resisting President Trump and Governor Walker’s anti-environmental agendas can test even the most battle-hardened conservationists.
Never fear, Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters has the remedy for our weary warriors! Drinking delicious Lakefront beer!
Recycle and recharge your energy, vent with fellow conservationists, discuss your next strategy, and hear about how you can plug into upcoming actions with Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters.
For $20 you’ll get a special Lakefront Brewery Environmental Tour, four (yes, four) pours of tasty, award-winning Lakefront beer, and delicious appetizers. Proceeds will benefit Wisconsin League of Conservation Voter’s work to protect our air, land, and water.
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HDC Day Two: Experts point to changing demographics’ impact on hotel industry
NASHVILLE – Travel and hospitality experts presented on micro trends and the democratization of travel on the final day of the sold-out 2017 Hotel Data Conference.
Co-hosted by STR and Hotel News Now at the Omni Nashville Hotel, the Hotel Data Conference sold out for the fourth consecutive year with 626 attendees.
During the morning general session, Elizabeth Winkle, STR's chief strategy officer, andAdam Sacks, president of Tourism Economics, discussed the demographics surrounding the travel industry.
Sacks noted that there are two separate trajectories of travel propensity: business and leisure. Business trips per employee have been declining, while leisure trips per employee have been increasing.
Several key data points about the travel industry were cited:
The main motif for both men and women is a black-and-white zebra print with a colorful scarf border, as well as a multistripe ikat print and a medallion placement print on matte jersey. Other materials include jersey, cotton linen and some stretch pieces. "It's very world-traveler, gypset-inspired," said Turk, noting that the one-piece swimsuits — a deep V and an off-the-shoulder style — are among her women's favorites because they can also be worn as bodysuits. "Also, how great is it that you can get an ikat print men's suit for $129?" she added.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Tennessee’s attorney general contends a law deemed discriminatory to same-sex couples in a court challenge does nothing new.
Attorney General Herbert Slatery moved to dismiss the Davidson County Chancery Court lawsuit by four married lesbian couples on behalf of their unborn children.
The law requires using the “natural and ordinary meaning” of words in state law.
The lawsuit says the law may be used to interpret gender-specific words, including “father” and “mother,” literally so one parent won’t be recognized and rights can be denied.
Slatery’s reply says the new law codifies a longstanding rule. It says a more-specific law requiring gender-specific words to be interpreted as inclusive must be considered.
It says the lawsuit claims only theoretical fear, and the Department of Health already applies artificial-insemination law to same-sex couples.
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Germany's Merkel says EU ready to negotiate Brexit, no change seen
MESEBERG, Germany German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Wednesday the European Union was ready to start negotiating with Britain about its exit from the EU on June 19, as planned, despite surprising election losses for London's governing Conservatives.
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Google's homepage, the most visited website in the world, is known for its traditionally minimalist design -- save for the occasional Doodle.
So it's unusual to see the company using its homepage to advertise its own high-end speaker.
Below the Google search bar is a simple two-sentence ad that states "Meet Google Home Max. Now in stock."
It links to the purchase page for the Google smart speaker, which was announced the speaker last year.
The sly ad anticipates the Feb. 9 sales date of the competing Apple HomePod. Apple isn't advertising the HomePod as a smart speaker, however, even though it features Siri.
A rally planned by white nationalist groups ultimately led to violent clashes and the death of an anti-racist protestor, Heather Heyer, this weekend. One federal effort to target domestic terrorism, the Countering Violent Extremism program, had been set up by the Obama administration. But recent changes under the Trump administration have raised questions about the program's future. On today's show, we'll take a look at what the program does and what might change. Afterwards, we'll look at a RAND study that shows Americans are doing work during their personal time, and then discuss the question of who owns seeds bought by farmers and gardeners.
SARASOTA COUNTY – Doctors thought a Sarasota special needs student would remain unresponsive in his early years. Now this teenage boy is a walking miracle.
14-year-old Cody Walker, has spinal meningitis, and made history at the Sarasota County Agricultural Fair.
His mom Angela says he became the first special needs child to show his cow named ‘Moo–Moo’ with the help of his friend, 15-year-old Tyler Benes.
The pair ended up winning first in show.
Angela says Cody doesn’t let his diagnosis stop him from doing what he loves.
“You know the song “This little light of mine I’m gonna let it shine” you know? And that’s really what keeps ringing in my head you know. Cody is just so full of joy you know, and he’s always smiling and he overcomes things that I mean people can’t imagine. He’s had probably ten surgeries in his 14 years he’s almost died.”
Angela says Cody will compete in next year’s agricultural county fair.
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) - Authorities have released the names of the woman and the ex-husband who shot her to death at a busy Southern California mall.
The Ventura County Sheriff's Office identified the victim in Saturday's shooting as 29-year-old Parisa Siddiqi and the suspect as 33-year-old Kevin Crane.
Officials say she was working at a retail store at The Oaks mall in the city of Thousand Oaks, about 40 miles (64 kilometers) west of Los Angeles, when Crane shot her after an argument.
Investigators say Crane then shot himself, but survived and remained in critical condition Sunday at a hospital.
Ventura County sheriff's Sgt. Eric Buschow said Saturday that the divorced couple has children, who were found safe.
The shooting prompted shoppers to scurry into stores and out exit doors and an hour-long lockdown.
COSBY, Tenn. (WATE/WKRN) – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation are investigating the circumstances surrounding an officer-involved shooting in East Tennessee Sunday night.
According to the TBI, the incident occurred on Middle Creek Road in Cocke County around 7:30 p.m.
The TBI said a Cocke County Deputy responded to reports of a man walking along the road who was known to have outstanding warrants. Upon seeing the deputy, the man reportedly fled into a wooded area.
At some point during foot pursuit, the suspect reportedly confronted the deputy with a weapon, which resulted in the deputy firing shots that struck the man.
The suspect was transported to the Newport Medical Center where he later died.
According to Cocke County Sheriff Armando Fontes, the officer involved is fine and the suspect is deceased, but no identities can be released at this time.
Bitcoin supporters ask state for more time to weigh new rules Bitcoin backers want Benjamin Lawsky to slow down when it comes to regulating the controversial digital currency. The Bitcoin Foundation on Wednesday sent a letter to Lawsky, New York’s top...
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* Pivot Technology Solutions, Inc. reports fourth quarter, annual 2016 results and provides value creation plan update
* Qtrly revenue (excluding gts) was $398.9 million, up 2.4% from $389.4 million in q4 2015
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The Mayor of Singleton Council has been left baffled how the council was upgraded to a regional rural status by the local council tribunal in April, even though the council didn’t apply for it.
Sue Moore has told Fairfax the upgrade was a total surprise, making the council a small fish in a big pond.
The decision, which increases the wages of Councillors and the mayor will have to be found within the councils budget, costing rate payers an extra hundred thousand per year.
Though there are many excellent tap takeovers, talks, and other beer (and one cider)-related festivities going on around town, we highly suggest readers check out the two food-and-beer events on this week’s list, as restaurants and breweries pair up for a WWE-themed snack-and-beer battle, and cheesemonger Steve Jones pairs delicious milk-based creations with some of the area’s best pours.
MIAMI (AP) -- A person familiar with the situation says NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan has a small stake in Derek Jeter's investment group that reached an agreement to buy the Miami Marlins.
The person confirmed Jordan's role to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Sunday because the parties involved have not commented.
Jordan already owns the NBA Charlotte Hornets. He and Jeter have known each other for more than 20 years and are close friends.
A signed $1.2 billion agreement was submitted Saturday to Major League Baseball for Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria to sell the franchise to a group that includes Jeter, the former New York Yankees captain. Venture capitalist Bruce Sherman of Naples, Florida would be the controlling owner.
The Marlins expect to close the deal in early October.
The Uganda Revenue Authority has committed to hitting its financial year’s target of 12.9 trillion following the success that has so far been registered.
In the month of December 20016, the tax authority set a target of collecting 1.369 trillion shilling but surpassed this figure – collecting 1.382 trillion shillings instead.
Sirajji Kanyesigye, the URA Assistant commissioner for compliance management says several measures have been put in place like at the boarder points to ensure quick and smooth collection of taxes on both imports and exports.
Today marked the first day of class for several schools in the metro. KCTV5's Carolyn Long shows us the special welcome some students received.
The White House says President Donald Trump has called Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to congratulate him on his country’s referendum expanding presidential powers.
The call comes despite concerns from international monitors and opposition parties about numerous voting irregularities. They include an electoral board decision to accept ballots that did not bear official stamps, as required by Turkish law.
The White House says Trump and Erdogan also discussed Trump’s decision to bomb a Syrian regime airfield in response to a chemical weapons attack that killed dozens. Trump thanked Erdogan for supporting the action.
Critics argue the reforms in Turkey will hand extensive power to a man with an increasingly autocratic bent and leave few checks and balances in place.
A major Worksop road has been sealed off after a “police incident” in the town centre.
It happened on Bridge Street at around 6pm this evening (Wednesday, June 14) near the pharmacy.
Police have not released details on what has happened but residents spoke of an “altercation” at the scene.
An officer said Bridge Street could be sealed off for some time while investigations take place, and people are asked to avoid the area.
Officials with the Charleston County Coroner's Office say 23-year-old Charles Cameron Cox from the Charleston area died at 2:19 a.m. at MUSC from blunt force injuries. The Charleston County Sheriff's Office has charged 23-year-old Lorenzo Jaquane Baker of Moncks Corner with felony DUI resulting in death.
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With Toronto off to a 2-9 start, executives from rival teams are already wondering which players the Blue Jays might shop in the coming months if they don’t turn their season around, according to Buster Olney of ESPN.com. Olney lists several possibilities, the most prominent being onetime MVP-winning third baseman Josh Donaldson, who’s currently on the disabled list with a calf injury. Three members of the Jays’ rotation – J.A. Happ, Marco Estrada and Francisco Liriano – as well as right fielder Jose Bautista and shortstop Troy Tulowitzki are also candidates to end up on the move, per Olney.
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A nation which cannot provide an enabling environment for its future generation to read and learn is a regressing nation, not a progressive one.
When I compare what's being said in this heartbreaking report - that Grade 4 pupils can't read - back to the days when we were in school, pupils could write, do dictation, etc.
Policymakers have a huge task looking into this critical issue. If the upcoming generation can't read, it means they will drop out of school.
URBANA, Ill. (WAND) - A man charged in connection with a gun being shot out of an SUV window Thanksgiving near Rantoul has been given probation.
20-year-old Tristan Zoller of Loda is one of three people charged.
He pleaded guilty Tuesday to possession of a firearm without a FOID card and was given two years probation.
21-year-old Wyatt Morris of Rankin and 20-year-old Austin Flessner of Loda both pleaded guilty earlier and were both given two years probation.
On Nov. 23, one of the men fired a Remington shotgun out the window into the air.
Flessner was behind the wheel. Moore was in the front seat, and Zoller was in the back.
The shot was fired about a mile north of Rantoul near county roads 1700 E and 3200 N.
A constable snatched a pistol from Naxalites in Dantewada district (Representational Image) A constable snatched a pistol from Naxalites in Dantewada district (Representational Image)
A security personnel snatched a firearm from one of five Naxalites who attacked him in Chhattisgarh’s Dantewada district and fired at the ultras, forcing them to flee, the police have said. According to a police official, constable Bhimaram Kunjam had gone to Hitwar village in Kuakonda yesterday to collect some information, when five Naxalites, masquerading as villagers, attacked him.
Undaunted, Kunjam snatched the pistol and fired at them, forcing them to retreat, the official said, adding, the pistol belonged to a sub-inspector who was killed in a Naxal attack in Kuakonda on February 28, 2014.
Superintendent of Police Kamalochan Kashyap has announced an award of Rs 10,000 for Kunjam, the police official said.
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The Longview Police Street Crimes Unit arrested three local people on suspicion of meth dealing. A traffic stop at 7th and Frontage Road led to the arrest of Kendall James Russell, 22, of Cathlamet, Casey Wade Powers, 36, of Longview and Breanna Robbins, 26, of Longview. Agents found 12.7 pounds of meth with a street value of $75,000
Putin's victory shows that he remains "the only figure that most Russian voters" can think of for political and economic stability, says Maximilien Lambertson of the Economist Intelligence Unit.
Fired FBI official Andrew McCabe has given Mueller memos about Trump; House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy responds to the decision to fire McCabe on 'Justice with Judge Jeanine,' as well as his push for a second special counsel.
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A year seven student gave the Nazi salute to taunt one of his classmates amid a series of anti-Semitic incidents at an inner west high school.
Two students were suspended after a teacher witnessed the incident at the Balmain campus of Sydney Secondary College, a state high school, early last week, The Herald has learned.
But the anti-Semitic bullying had gone on for at least a month before then.
The parents of 18 year seven students - both the bullies and their victims - were contacted during the investigation sparked by the June 25 incident.
Most of the harassment is understood to have been propagated by the two ringleaders, who were suspended.
Giancarlo Stanton returned to the Miami Marlins' starting lineup after recovering from a bruised wrist and hit a two-run homer to help beat the Oakland Athletics 8-1 on Tuesday night. Stanton missed only one start after being hit on the right wrist by a fastball Saturday.
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Colorado Boxing Coaches Help Troubled FatherStevie Marquez is a man light on his feet, yet grounded by his children's love.
Aerospace Industry Takes Center Stage At State CapitolColorado is hoping to raise the bar of the massive space industry in the metro area by recognizing how big it actually is.
Family At Center Of Major Settlement Calls For More AccountabilityThe family of Michael Marshall wants someone on the outside to hold law enforcement accountable.
Colorado Researchers Study Pre-Schooler's Sleep HabitsResearchers in Boulder are working on a study that would help pre-schooler's get a better night's sleep.
City Council Hears Arguments On Buying Land For $30The City of Arvada is discussing a $30 deal that would get them nine acres of land.
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The Texas Rangers claimed first baseman Tommy Joseph off waivers from the Phillies. Philadelphia designated Joseph for assignment last week to make room for Jake Arrieta.
Joseph hit 22 home runs and knocked in 69 in 142 games last season, but he did not get on base — or hit for power, for that matter — at the clip a first baseman needs to in order to be an asset, posting a line of .240/.289/.432. He had a better 2016, so it’s not that he’s without promise, but the Phillies have obviously decided to head in a different direction.
Joseph doesn’t really have a spot in Texas either with Joey Gallo handling first base and Shin-Soo Choo at DH, but he has an option left and could serve as depth for the Rangers, plying his trade at Round Rock until he’s needed.
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When the curtain rises on a new play, audiences see a story brought to life by actors, lighting and sometimes music. What they don't generally see are the hours that the playwright spent crafting the script so that it feels real.
In Cleveland, there's a program called Entry Point that lets theatergoers get a peek behind the curtain to see a series of plays-in-progress. It’s part of a national movement designed to bring new voices to the stage. David C. Barnett (@DCBstream) from Here & Now contributor WCPN Ideastream reports.
If you're anything like the students at Alexander Ramsey Middle School in Minneapolis, you're not down with genocide. And that's what makes the school's namesake -- Alexander Ramsey, Minnesota's second governor -- so problematic.
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HAMPTON, Va - We meet a local 17 year-old, Roark Corson, who won the 2018 Coast Guard Military Child of the Year Award for balancing community service, academics, and sports, with notable achievements in each of these areas. To learn more about the program visit OperationHomefront.org.
Costcutter has urgently asked customers not to eat sliced chorizo after milk was not listed on its ingredients.
The Food Standards Agency issued the product recall today (October 6) over the 80g product.
The affected product is the Independent Sliced Chorizo Dry Cured and Seasoned with Paprika.
Products with expiration dates up, to and including November 13, 2017 are being recalled.
Costcutter is now urging anyone who bought the sliced chorizo to return to store for a full refund.
Customers can also call 01235 722820 for more information.
Costcutter said: "In the event that milk products are harmful to you, please return the affected product to store where a full refund will be given.
"No receipt is required."
No other products are known to be affected, but sale notices will be displayed in stores selling those slices telling customers why the products need to be returned.
West Bengal's ruling Trinamool Congress on Thursday seemed on course to retaining the Maheshtala Assembly seat with an impressive margin, while the BJP was in the second spot by displacing the CPI-M.
After 11 rounds of vote count in Monday's by-poll, Trinamool candidate Dulal Das has taken a 35,000 plus lead over Bharatiya Janata Party's Sujit Kumar Ghosh.
Left Front nominated Communist Party of India-Marxist aspirant Pravat Chowdhury, backed by the Congress, was trailing his BJP rival by over 6,000 votes in the triangular contest.
In the 2016 Assembly polls, CPI-M's heavyweight candidate Shamik Lahiri had finished runner up to Trinamool's Kasturi Das in the constituency.
The CPI-M led Left Front had entered into an alliance with the Congress then.
Kasturi Das's demise has caused the by-election. Dulal is Kasturi's husband.
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Welcome to the Bristol Post’s rolling news live blog, where you can find the latest news, traffic, travel, and weather updates for Bristol and the wider region on Tuesday, December 12.
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Mass. Appeals Court Upholds $16.6M VAT Claim
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 8:33 PM EST) -- The Massachusetts Appeals Court on Friday upheld a trial court decision in favor of a corporation that claimed $16.6 million in value-added tax receivables carried on the balance sheet of a subsidiary that it sold for $1.2 billion.
The appeals court agreed with the lower court’s finding that despite any ambiguity, it was clear from the entirety of Beam Inc.'s stock purchase agreement with the buyer of its golf products manufacturer subsidiary that Beam was entitled to certain VAT receivables as the contract stated it had...
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CIUDAD VICTORIA, Mexico (AP) - In a rare occurrence, two men found beaten and tied to a bridge in the Mexican border city of Reynosa turned out to be alive.
Reynosa and other border cities wracked by drug turf battles have seen the lifeless bodies of drug gang victims hung by their necks from bridges.
But this time, the bound men were tied to a bridge's railing Tuesday but apparently not by their necks. Accompanying the men was a banner signed by a reputed drug capo promising to catch common criminals and leave them for police.
An official with the Tamaulipas state prosecutors' office says the two men are being treated for their injuries. The official was not authorized to talk to the press and insisted on speaking on condition of anonymity.
The handsome Jordy Baan teams up with Melodie Vaxelaire and Stefanie Giesinger for Q/S designed by s.Oliver‘s Summer 2018 lookbook captured by fashion photographer Guy Lowndes at Atelier Management. In charge of styling was Pia Strohler, with hair and makeup from beauty artist Anna Neugabauer.
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Members of the National Convergence Against Continuity movement in Honduras and people of faith from the United States take part in a vigil outside the US Embassy in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, on Jan. 28.
KANSAS CITY - Schools around the area are preparing for the solar eclipse.
A couple districts have purchased solar eclipse glasses and will be incorporating information about the eclipse into their curriculum in the days leading up to the phenomenon.
Anything that goes viral feels outdated as soon as the next viral challenge begins to pop — but for months now, the ‘Lemon’ challenge, inspired by the N.E.R.D. and Rihanna song of the same name.
Serena Williams took the challenge mainstream with her Vogue video and now news anchors are doing it.
Watch DC’s FOX 5 hosts Tony Perkins, Tucker Barnes, Allison Seymour and Annie Yu try their hand at the lit dance. It’s pretty funny, but cool.
Hit the flip to refresh your memory of Serena Williams’ epic ‘Lemon’ challenge and let dancer Mette Towler teach you how it’s done.
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The Jones County Board of Supervisors accepted Community Service Director Deb Schultz’s resignation as of July 10. Schultz has been with the county since 1995. She said this was a hard decision to make. Case Management Supervisor Lucia Herman was hired to replace Schultz. The board thanked Schultz for her service, on behalf of former and current county supervisors. Front row from left are Supervisor Ned Rohwedder, Schultz, and Supervisor Jon Zirkelbach. Back row, Supervisors Joe Oswald, Lloyd Eaken, and Wayne Manternach. (Photo by Kim Brooks)
Italian manufacturer of linear blowmolding systems Sipa (Vittorio Veneto) will introduce what the company is calling its “best-in-class linear blowmolding system” at Interpack next month in Düsseldorf, Germany.
The SFL 6/8 EVO system combines all the technological advantages of Sipa’s SFL blowmolding systems with superior performance and output. The company promises a 10% increase in output—2000 bottles per hour per cavity—while reducing energy consumption on both preform heating and bottle blowing.
Win: A 4-pack of tickets to DreamWorks Animation in Concert with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra
Contest Ends: Friday, December 15, 2017
Listen to Greg Hewitt on KEZK all week for your chance to win a 4-pack of tickets to see DreamWorks Animation in Concert with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra at Powell Hall on Friday, December 29th at 7pm.
Relive the moments from Shrek, Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda, How to Train Your Dragon and more as they are projected on the big screen while the STL Symphony plays the magical music live. An experience for the entire family, join us to celebrate more than 20 years of inspired animation.
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CHICAGO — Workers at Chicago hotels now have “panic buttons” to summon help if needed.
An ordinance that took effect this week requires hotels to provide the buttons. They’re intended to protect housekeeping staff and others who work alone in guest rooms from sexual harassment and other crimes.
A survey of 500 workers conducted by Unite Here Local 1 found 58 per cent reported they’ve experienced at least one incident of sexual harassment by guests. The most common was guests answering their door naked.
The buttons trigger a message to the cellphone of the employee’s supervisor, manager and human resources department and provide the employee’s name and location.
Karen Kent is president of Unite Here Local 1. She says it’s “a new day for women working in Chicago hotels.”
Do you enjoy handbells during the holidays? If so, come to Milwaukee Handbell Ensemble's Ring and Sing Christmas on Dec. 18th at 7:30 PM at St. John's Lutheran Church in Glendale. Check out www.milwaukeehandbells.org for more information. Tickets and seating are limited so contact 1-877-MHE-RING (877-643-7464) ASAP. $10 in advance for adults, $12 at the door, $5 under 18. This will be a great concert with vocalists, instrumentalists and the singing of beloved Christmas hymns by all.
Kenyans take the honors in Boston Marathon
Boston, Apr 17 (EFE).- Kenya’s Geoffrey Kirui and Edna Kiplagat were the winners here Monday in the respective men’s and women’s categories of the 121st Boston Marathon.
Kirui completed the course in 2 hours, 9 minutes, 37 seconds.
Second place went to US Olympian Galen Rupp, with a time of 2:09:58. Japan’s Suguru Osaki finished third at 2:10:28.
It was the first Boston Marathon for both Kirui and Galen, who took the bronze medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
With past victories in the Los Angeles, New York, and London marathons under her belt, the 37-year-old Kiplagat won the Boston event on her first try, posting a time of 2:21:52.
Rose Chelimo of Bahrain finished 59 seconds after the Kenyan, while US runners Jordan Hasay and Desiree Linden rounded out the top four.
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ABC/Heidi GutmanGreen Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong says that his “heart feels heavy” following the violence that erupted during a white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia Saturday, which led to three deaths and 19 injuries.
“I feel like what happened in Charlottesville goes beyond the point of anger,” he writes in an Instagram post. “It makes me sad and desperate. Shocked. I f****** hate racism more than anything.”
Armstrong adds that he feels music and social justice “have always gone hand and hand,” and that the “spirit of Green Day has always been about rising above oppression.”
“In the words of our punk forefathers…Nazi punks f*** off,” he says.
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Mbah a Moute (shoulder) could be reevaluated sometime next week, per coach Mike D'Antoni, Brian Smith of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Mbah a Moute dislocated his right shoulder in Game 81 of the regular season, and while there was initially some hope that he may be able to get back before the end of Round 1, that ultimately won't be the case. It's unclear at this point just how close Mbah a Moute may be to returning, but if the evaluation goes well, he could conceivably return sometime during Round 2, assuming the Rockets are able to close out their first-round series against the Timberwolves.
A man is under arrest following a seemingly random attack on the Upper East Side of Manhattan.Two friends had just left a Chase Bank on 60th Street and Lexington Avenue when suddenly an emotionally disturbed person lunged at them with a large knife.It was especially frightening because one of the men was carrying his 17-month-old son.The two men acted fast, subduing the attacker and holding him on the ground while alerting the police.The suspect, 20-year-old Matthew Van Patten, is charged with menacing, reckless endangerment and criminal possession of a weapon.----------
The annual Major League Baseball Winter Meetings are taking place in Orlando, Fla., this week, where NESN’s Tom Caron talked with Boston Red Sox president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski about what the team is trying to accomplish at the meetings, as well as his goals for the upcoming season.
Dombrowski noted that talks between teams have picked up now that Giancarlo Stanton’s and Shohei Ohtani’s situations have been resolved.
For more on Dombrowski’s interview, watch the “NESN Live” video above, presented by Cross Insurance.
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MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich. - Salvador Salort-Pons, director of the Detroit Institute of Arts, talked with Local 4 at the Mackinac Policy Conference.
Salort-Pons told Local 4's Devin Scillian that the museum will continue to look for non-traditional projects and exhibitions to make the DIA "a place for everyone."
"We wanted to bring something to Detroit to engage new audiences for the DIA," Salort-Pons said. "It's a way to present our museum in a new light."
The DIA recently launched an exhibition on Star Wars costumes, and previously hosted exhibitions on baseball cards and the impact of hip hop.
"We have been mixing up our programs and exhibitions," Salort-Pons said.
Salort-Pons also spoke on the Noel Night shooting incident last year, immigration and the health of the museum.
Watch the full interview with Salvador Salort-Pons above.
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Travis Tritt and the Charlie Daniels Band at the Kentucky State Fair
also featuring The Marshall Tucker Band and Lee Roy Parnell
DATE:Sunday, August 27, 6 p.m.
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$32 – general admission
Tickets DO NOT include Kentucky State Fair gate admission and parking.
$89, VIP tickets include gate admission and parking pass.
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Inspectors walks over what remains of a pedestrian bridge near Florida International University, Sunday, March 18, 2018 near Miami. As crews removed bodies from beneath a collapsed pedestrian bridge Saturday, a victim's uncle raged against what he called the "complete incompetence" and "colossal failure" that allowed people to drive beneath the unfinished concrete span. The unfinished bridge collapsed on Thursday killing six people. The Miami Herald via AP C.M. Guerrero
AFTER losing 5-0 to Melbourne City, a much-needed rebound 1-0 win against Wellington helped fifth-placed Adelaide open up a six-point gap on Brisbane, Western Sydney and Perth — all on equal points.
Reign at home against the Glory and Kenny Lowe’s troubled side will have a tough time catching them.
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A depleted Reds ran out a 3-0 away win when these teams met earlier this month, but Lowe managed to get increasingly loud critics off his back with last week’s controversial 3-1 home victory over the 10-man Wanderers.
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FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – Fort Wayne’s Smallest Winner offers 25 people individualized weight loss programs, focused on making life style changes. Season 11 is right around the corner.
Founders Rick and Tina Walters and season three alumni, Jeremy Sessions, joined First News Saturday to talk about what’s ahead for this season.
If you want to try and be a part of season 11, submit a video and a full-body photo by February 20th. Submit paperwork to Spiece Fieldhouse.
Once all the applications are received, the entire FWSW board gathers and watches together every single video, reviews every single application and together as a team ultimately decides who the 25 contestants will be.
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A teenage cyclist was treated for a head injury after she fell off her bike in Cambridge city centre.
The incident happened in Trinity Street earlier today (February 15) and the cyclist was rushed to Addenbrooke’s Hospital after paramedics reached the scene within just four minutes.
A spokesman for the east of England ambulance service said the woman is now in a stable condition.
He added: “We received a call today at 8.59am to reports of someone who had fallen off their bike on Trinity Street in Cambridge.
“An ambulance crew was sent to assist and arrived within four minutes to treat the cyclist, a woman believed to be in her late teens, for a head injury before taking her to Addenbrooke’s Hospital for further care in what is thought to have been a stable condition.”
WATERTOWN, Tenn. (WKRN) – The driver of a dump truck dies Monday afternoon in a rollover crash in Watertown.
The accident happened about 3:30 p.m. on S. Commerce Road near Knee Road.
The Wilson County Sheriff’s Office confirmed one person died and said no other vehicles were involved. The victim’s identity wasn’t immediately released.
The intersection was blocked off for some time as authorities investigated and cleared the scene.
According to the sheriff’s office, the Tennessee highway Patrol is leading the investigation. Further details were not known.
MIAMI, Fla. - A Frenchman arrested when he arrived in the United States for a world beard-growing championship will plead guilty in federal court on drug charges.
The Miami Herald reports that Gal Vallerius is charged with drug conspiracy and money laundering in South Florida federal court. Investigators say he moderated online sales of cocaine, methamphetamine and oxycodone. He faces at least 20 years in prison. He had an alias of "OxyMonster."
According to a DEA affidavit, Vallerius was detained in Atlanta in 2017 and his laptop seized.
The computer contained the Tor browser, which allows users to conceal their true internet addresses on that network; his log-in credential for Dream Market, the eBay-type marketplace for illegal narcotics and drug paraphernalia; and $500,000 worth of the digital currency bitcoin.
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The Kansas City Chiefs are the last undefeated team in the NFL.
KC outlasted the Washington Redskins on Monday Night Football, winning 29-20 at Arrowhead Stadium. Rookie kicker Harrison Butker nailed a 43-yard field goal with eight seconds left and linebacker Justin Houston scooped up a fumble for a 13-yard score to ice the game.
The Chiefs improved to 4-0 on the year. They travel south to Houston to face the Texans on Sunday Night Football. Kickoff is at 7:30.
Every week, the voice of the Chiefs Mitch Holthus hops on “In The Zone”. Catch the weekly interview between 6 and 7 pm on Thursdays on Sports Radio 1150 KSAL. The chats are presented by American Ag Credit.
This week, Mitch revisits the win over the Redskins, gives a comparison for Kareem Hunt and chats about the Texans.
Kerry experienced its biggest year on record in terms of numbers of tourists visiting the county during 2016.
That’s according to the county council’s tourism officer, John Griffin, who says 1.8 million people came here during the year, a significant increase on the previous year.
While the British market declined somewhat, the number of Americans and Germans in particular continued to grow.
Mr Griffin says early indications are that 2017 will be equally busy, which is good news for a county where one in every five people are engaging in tourism.
He says the North Americans love Kerry.
Mr Griffin also says, that Germans continue to come here in big numbers for the activity holidays and the warmth of the people:
An American Airlines jet takes off at Charlotte Douglas International Airport in this 2015 photo. Two flight attendants, one of them based in Charlotte, have sued American Airlines in federal court over alleged sexual harassment on Facebook and other social media.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama lawmakers are headed into the final days of the 2018 session with key votes looming on proposals to allow some teachers to carry guns in school, changing the position of lieutenant governor and other bills.
The House of Representatives on Tuesday will debate a bill to allow designated teachers, after undergoing training, to carry firearms in schools. The proposal is one of several bills introduced after the fatal shooting of 17 people at a Florida high school.
Other bills that could see action include proposals to: change the lieutenant governor's duties; reform the juvenile justice system; and reduce the number of weeks of unemployment compensation.
The final meeting days will bring a flurry of work as lawmakers push to get bills approved before a target March 29 adjournment date.
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T’Way Air is scheduled to operate a total of 111 charter flights to Guam from three cities in Japan between Dec. 27 and April 2. Of these, 72 will be from Tokyo-Narita International Airport, 22 from Kansai International Airport, Osaka, and 17 from Chubu Centrair International Airport, Nagoya, adding more than 20,000 seats from Japan during the period, according to a Nov. 27 release from the Guam Visitors Bureau.
The flights will utilize Boeing 737 . . .
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Biafra: Did The Igbo Kill Jesus?
The early part of June 2017 saw Arewa Youths issue a “Quit Notice” to the Igbo living in Northern Nigeria. This followed the 50-year anniversary of the Biafran war where both friends and foes of Biafra took turn to tell their stories with objective emphasis on the Igbo. After a careful analysis, it has been…
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See Ben Stiller's 'Dodgeball' character back in action, with Christine Taylor
Ben Stiller flirts with Christine Taylor's character here in the 2004 'Dodgeball' movie, and in the new video for charity. (Photo: TRACY BENNETT, 20TH CENTURY FOX)
Hey, all you mouth-breathers, Dodgeball's White Goodman is back.
Ben Stiller's quotable meathead reunites with castmates Christine Taylor (whom Stiller recently split up with after 17 years), Vince Vaughn and Justin Long in a video for charity. The gang is back together to play "the most epic game of dodgeball ever" to benefit the Stiller Foundation.
Fans can enter for the chance to, duck, dip, dive and dodge with team Globo Gym or Team Average Joe's. Just keep in mind: If you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge a ball.
"Oh yeah, It's on. It's on, AF," says Stiller/White. "It's on so much that it never was off. Like, it was a waste of energy, because we kept it on the whole time."
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A power failure has hit Brussels airport, delaying dozens of departing planes and leaving hundreds of passengers stranded outside the terminal.
Airport spokeswoman Florence Muls said the power cut happened at 5am Irish Time on Thursday and specifically affected luggage and air conditioning systems.
Early-morning departures were hit immediately and hundreds of people were left waiting outside.
Ms Muls says the power failure had been fixed and people were slowly being allowed back into the building.
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U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp's "Heidi Helps" session was held in Valley City on June 27. In a press release given by Heitkamp, the senator stated, "My staffers will be out and about this summer, visiting many rural communities across the state so they have the chance to hear directly from folks and help those who may need assistance with a federal issue, like veterans' benefits or Social Security. I hope folks take advantage of these sessions and stop by one of the 'Heidi Helps' to sit down with my staff, ask questions, and get help."
More on this story can be found in the July 2 edition of the Times-Record.
Vegas Golden Knights defenceman Brayden McNabb delivered a crushing blow to the Washington Capitals' offence, nailing Evgeny Kuznetzov along the boards and sending the forward to the Capitals' dressing room clutching his left forearm with 5:18 left in the first period of Game 2 in the Stanley Cup Final.
The 26-year-old did not return to start the second period and the Capitals announced that he sustained an upper-body injury and is questionable for the remainder of tonight's game against the Golden Knights.
#Caps Evgeny Kuznetsov (upper body) is questionable to return to tonight’s game. — CapitalsPR (@CapitalsPR) May 31, 2018
Kuznetsov has had an incredible playoffs for the Capitals, leading the league with 25 points on 11 goals and 14 assists and is in the midst of a team-record 11-game point streak.
Nicklas Backstrom has slotted into Kuznetsov's spot at centre on the first line with Alex Ovechkin.
× University of Missouri rehires laid-off staff members
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) – The University of Missouri is rehiring workers who were previously laid off after the school’s attempt to hire a contractor to provide support services for distressed employees had failed.
The Columbia Daily Tribune reports the university in Columbia laid off the Employee Assistance Program’s three-person staff in August.
The program helps employees who are retiring or terminated by the university. It’s a major job this year as the university system cut 500 employee positions in June to meet budget goals.
University spokesman Christian Basi says the system signed a 90-day contract with Capital Region Medical Center following the layoffs. But staff members have been rehired after the system determined the decision had “created significant disruption on campus.”
A university official says the program’s future is under review.
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The Lord Mayor is taking aim at lazy ratepayers who illegally dump rubbish in our city. Simon Love reports.
DAUPHIN, Man. — Relatives confirm that a Winnipeg man who disappeared while attending a music festival in western Manitoba has been found dead.
Danny Berhie Kidane, who was 24, was last seen with friends on Saturday at Dauphin’s Countryfest, located south of the community.
Members of the local fire department and the RCMP went through the torn-down festival site on Tuesday.
They also looked extensively for Kidane near a creek, but police have not released any other details on his disappearance.
Kidane’s family has posted to Facebook that they’re seeking privacy following the death.
Hiben Kidane, Danny’s brother, says he has lost his little brother, his rock and his guardian angel.
“Tell your family how much you love them because you never know when they might leave you,” he said in the posting.
This year’s Countryfest ran from June 28 to July 1. (CTV Winnipeg, The Canadian Press)
Gov. Sam Brownback's spokeswoman is stepping down within days, ahead of his anticipated departure.
The governor announced Melika Willoughby's resignation today as communications director, effective Friday. She'll become vice president of communications and strategic development for Forge Leadership Network, which identifies and mentors young conservatives.
Willoughby joined Brownback's office in 2014 as deputy communications chief. She's been part of his senior staff since November.
Brownback is serving his second term and couldn't run again. But President Donald Trump has nominated to serve as U.S. ambassador-at-large for international religious freedom. Brownback hasn't set a date for his departure and the timing of a U.S. Senate vote on his nomination is uncertain.
Rachel Whitten will step in for Willoughby while remaining the state Department of Revenue's public relations chief.
Randy Allen Eyre,62, of Sardinia passed away Friday April 20, 2018 at his residence.
He was preceded in death by his parents Vic and Essie(Martin) Eyre.
He is survived by his wife Jeri Eyre, two sons Randy Eyre Jr. of Loveland Oh, and Ryan (Rachel) Eyre of Sardinia, two grandsons Ryan Eyre Jr. and William Eyre, one sister Tammy (Roger) Taylor of Winchester Oh, one brother Lenn Eyre of Sardinia Oh.
Walmart hopes that helping send its workers back to college will keep them with the company.
The nation’s biggest private employer announced Wednesday morning, at the start of its annual shareholders meeting in Bentonville, Arkansas, that it will begin subsidizing the cost of higher education for its employees who’ve yet to earn a college degree. Starting Wednesday, they will be able to enroll and study at either the University of Florida, Brandman University or Bellevue University.
To make this possible, Walmart is partnering with Guild Education, a tuition reimbursement and education platform that helps large employers extend education benefits, including tuition reimbursement, to workers.
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A Blantyre football team have been kitted out with new strips thanks to a local sponsor.
The boys from Blantyre Vics 09s were delighted to receive their new match day strips thanks to the generosity of businessman Kenny Gormley, who owns Copystat Office Solutions. Kenny is one of the main sponsors of the Vics junior football side and was keen to sponsor one of the younger teams too.
Head coach of the 09s, Greig McDade, said: “We are really happy to have Kenny on board for the new season ahead.
“A big thank you to him for the sponsorship. The boys are over the moon with their new kit.”
Pictured are the boys at a recent match in East Kilbride with sponsor Kenny Gormley.
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As we continue to delve into the Las Vegas massacre, let’s not blind ourselves to the brutal reality of the human condition: until God redeems the world, evil will work its wickedness, writes the Rev. Dr. Frederick W. Schmidt.
Zim journalist Christina Taruvinga dies in UK
Christina Taruvinga a well known journalist who worked with the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC)died late last in the United Kingdom.
Friends report that she had been battling with cancer.
Taruvinga had been battling breast cancer for the past two years and succumbed to the disease Wednesday evening at a hospice in Northampton, England.
Known simply as Kiki by her colleagues, many Zimbabweans will remember her reports for the state broadcaster in the 90’s.
Taruvinga went on to become the first female editor-in-chief of ZBC’s NewsNet before she resigned in April 2003.
This is the second journalist to die within 48 hours, after the sad passing on of Daily News entertainment reporter Sharon Muguwu yesterday. Muguwu according to family members will be buried in Njanja on Monday.
TAIPEI, April 10 Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co, the world's largest contract chipmaker, said its first quarter-revenue came in below company guidance due to a strong Taiwan dollar.
The company posted revenue of T$233.91 billion ($7.6 billion) during the quarter, up 14.9 percent compared to the same period a year ago but short of guidance of between T$236 billion to T$239 billion.
Taiwan's exporters have been hurt by the strong currency, which is the third best performing currency in Asia so far this year, just behind the South Korean won and the Indian rupee. ($1 = 30.6390 Taiwan dollars) (Reporting by Jess Macy Yu and J.R. Wu in TAIPEI; Editing by Edwina Gibbs)
About Door-to-door transport
Shrewsbury Dial a Ride is a scheme designed for people who cannot access conventional public transport due to age, disability or social isolation. The Corvedale Buzzard runs a door to door service operating to Much Wenlock and Craven Arms, Bridgnorth and Ludlow, Craven Arms, Ludlow and Bridgnorth to help assist people with their everyday transport needs. The Ludlow Traveller and Clun Valley Traveller provides a door to door transport service around the Ludlow, Clee Hill or Tenbury areas and in the Clun Valley. Shrewsbury Dial-a-Ride's services are operated using fully accessible vehicles. Journey bookings are taken from 48 hours in advance.
× Police: Poteau City Council Member Arrested, Facing Drug Charges
POTEAU (KFSM) — Panama police said a Poteau city council member was arrested over the weekend on an outstanding warrant and is now facing drug charges.
Officers said Joe David White had a traffic warrant out of Heavener for failure to appear and pay a fine.
During the traffic stop, police said they also found a loaded gun, so White is also facing a charge of possession of a loaded firearm. Officers said White told them he had a concealed carry permit, but he did not produce one.
White is also facing charges of possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia, police said.
Our obsession with robots keeps getting creepier LONDON — Inspired by his belief that human beings are essentially terrified of robots, Ben Russell set about charting the evolution of automatons for an exhibition he hopes will force...
Beanie Babies creator avoids prison in tax evasion plea deal CHICAGO — The billionaire creator of Beanie Babies was sentenced to two years of probation, but no prison time, on Tuesday for tax evasion on $25 million in income he...
Beanie Babies creator: I had a bad childhood, don't send me to prison The Beanie Babies creator has turned into a cry baby. Ty Warner, who in October admitted to stashing as much as $107 million in a Swiss bank account to evade...
Beanie Babies creator cries, pleads guilty to tax evasion CHICAGO — The billionaire who created Beanie Babies broke down crying in court Wednesday as he pleaded guilty to one count of tax evasion for hiding $25 million in income...
Clinton Football Score Update
Final
Clinton 21
Cache 10
Reds hang on. Clinton improves to 2-4 overall and 1-2 in district with the win. Cache drops to 4-2 and 2-1 in district.
Amazon Video has video. A lot of video. Amazon Prime Video has a lot of video that's free along with your Amazon Prime membership. And for everything else — a whole lot of everything else — there's Amazon Prime Video Channels.
These are a series of channels to which you'll subscribe monthly and then have available on your Amazon Fire TV, or Fire tablet, or on the web. You get a free seven-day trial for each channel, and then you start paying after that. (Conveniently, through your Amazon account.)
It's a great complement for whatever streaming services you already have through Amazon Fire TV. And it's a brilliant way to check out video that otherwise is off the beaten path.
Here are just a few of the better channels we think you should check out — but by all means definitely cruise through the entire Prime Video Channels section, too. (All prices listed are monthly, and remember that you'll need an Amazon Prime membership, too.)
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Drink & Dine While Shopping for Your Valentine! Enjoy one of many George’s beer or other beverage selections, grab a bite to eat, and shop local artisans with their unique and original items for sale to complete your Valentine’s Day shopping, or to give yourself a little love.
Some of the artisans expected to be in attendance are:
BeThat…Handmade Artisan Jewelry
Fern Lovely –wrap bracelets & lariats
Twisted Lion Jewelry
Mystery Garden Beach Collections (beach glass jewelry)
Tomlinson Family Soaps –handcrafted soaps, butters & balms
Heather Maria Photography
Broken Wing Workshop – handmade birdhouses
Fay Liberty Fiber Arts – fiber artist with designer scarves, cover ups, socks, wine socks, and soap socks
Price: Free to check out the artisans; Food and drinks available for purchase
× UPDATE: Westbound I-40 reopened after closure for injury accident
UPDATE: Officials say all lines of westbound I-40 have been reopened at this time.
UPDATE: DCFD has cleared the scene, I-40WB reopened at Sunnylane. Still could see delays for a while. 1010am BP — DelCity(OK)FireDept (@delcityfire) January 2, 2017
OKLAHOMA CITY – Drivers along a busy interstate may have to find an alternate route following an injury accident on Monday morning.
Just after 9 a.m., emergency crews were forced to shut down westbound I-40, just west of Sunnylane, due to an accident.
Officials say they preparing to open one lane to traffic, but drivers are still encouraged to avoid the area if possible.
Click here for a live look at our interactive traffic map.
The Del City Fire Department says that one lane is open, but a second accident has been reported just east of Sunnylane.
This quick and spicy beef chuck steaks recipe is from beefitswhatsfordinner.com.
4 beef chuck eye steaks, cut 3/4 inch thick — about 1 3/4 pounds
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon sugar
Combine oil, garlic, chili powder, oregano, and red pepper in small skillet; cook over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes. Cool slightly. Stir in vinegar and sugar. Place beef steaks and marinade in food-safe plastic bag; turn to coat. Close bag securely and marinate in refrigerator 30 minutes.
Remove steaks; discard marinade. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Place steaks in skillet; cook 9 to 11 minutes for medium rare (145’F) to medium (160’F) doneness, turning occasionally.
Season with salt.
Makes 4 servings. Preparation time: 45 minutes, cooking time: 11 minutes.
The date of the switch-on of the Christmas lights in Wigtown has been moved forward a week to Friday, November 24.
The original date was meant to be Friday, December 1, but it was decided to tie the switch on in with the weekend of the the Winter Kist and this year the switch-on also coincides with Wigtown’s Fire and Light Festival.
Kay Raga, Exec Director for NAMI Stark County visited the Gary Rivers Show Friday morning to talk about the October 8th “Moving Forward For Mental Health Walk” at the Hoover Park, across from Walsh University. The walk is coordinated by the National Alliance on Mental Illness Stark County affiliate, a grass-roots organization that provides support, education and advocacy to individuals and families.
A Manhattan Town Center sign was vandalized Wednesday morning. No details regarding the incident are currently available.
If you have any information please contact the RCPD at 785 537 2112.
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DETROIT (AP) -- Detroit Tigers pitching prospect Franklin Perez is expected to miss at least three months with a right lat strain.
The Tigers say Perez was injured in a minor league game Sunday. There is no surgery recommended at this point, but the recovery is expected to take a minimum of 12 weeks.
Perez, a 20-year-old right-hander, was acquired by Detroit in the trade that sent Justin Verlander to Houston last season. Perez went 6-3 with a 3.02 ERA across two levels of the minors last year. He made 10 starts at Class A and six at Double-A. Baseball America tabbed Perez as Detroit's top prospect this offseason.
The rebuilding Tigers aren't expected to contend this year, but Perez figured to be a prospect to watch, no matter where in Detroit's system he ended up pitching.
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A fine, summery evening for most of us and for many a very mild night - more so across the south and south-east where it'll feel quite muggy. More of a breeze to the north and west.
Tomorrow, a warm start as the sunshine gets to work with highs of 23-24C for southern locations earlier on in the day. More cloud rolling from north to south but not enough to spoil things - many will have a dry, bright end to the day. With the thicker cloud a few passing showers. Showers and longer downpours will generally be most frequent through Scotland and further north it'll feel a little cooler with the breezy conditions.
Police need help putting the cuffs on whomever torched a Canadian Red Cross truck. Emergency crews were called to a Cedar Point Drive parking lot around 7:00 Sunday night, arriving to find one vehicle fully engulfed in flame. Another Red Cross vehicle was found to have a broken front driver’s side window. Anyone with information is asked to contact Barrie Police Constable Baker at (705)725-7025, ext. 2713 or via email at mbaker@Barriepolice.ca.
Watch: Australia's PM roasts Donald Trump with mocking impersonation in leaked video he didn't know was being filmed
Malcolm Turnbull launched into an unflattering satirical tirade of the US President that had his audience in hysterics, at the Parliament Houses' Mid-Winter Ball last night.
Huntington Police had an unusual shoplifting/robbery reported Sunday afternoon , Aug 13, at the Sheetz store on Eighth Street. A 911 dispatch stated that "a man dressed in a red chicken suit stole a case of beer."
No arrests have been reported.
Shonda Rhimes is back with a new show and if "Grey's Anatomy," "Scandal" and "How to Get Away With Murder" are any indication, it's going to be amazing! "Station 19" is about a group of Seattle firefighters and the ups and downs they experience in work, life and love. The "Grey's" spinoff premieres on ABC on March 22, 2018, and to celebrate, Wonderwall.com is revealing all about the cast. Keep reading to see who's who on "Station 19"...
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No one likes being caught out over Christmas.
If you're scared about running out of vegetables, potatoes, booze or those pesky batteries for all the kids new toys (how do we forget them every year?), we've outlined when Aldi is open over the holidays.
In the run-up to Christmas Eve, Aldi will be open normal hours from 8am to 10pm (Monday to Saturday), if you want to stock up on essentials beforehand. Plus as both Christmas and New Year's Eve fall on a Sunday, stores nationwide will open their normal trading hours.
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To make life easier we've got a handy guide to opening hours during the festive break below, or check details for your local store via the Aldi website here.
Aldi Christmas opening times at a glance
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The Walt Disney Company has found a unique way to deal with the sticky situation over the fate of John Lasseter: release a children’s book narrated by and starring the sabbatical-loving chief creative officer of Walt Disney and Pixar animation studios.
The illustrated kids’ book Disney Parks Presents Jungle Cruise stars Lasseter as the skipper of the Jungle Cruise attraction at Disneyland, a job that he actually held in the 1970s. It’s due in bookstores July 3.
The story behind the making of the book may be more interesting than the book itself. Here’s what we know: apparently, the book was already illustrated and mostly completed last November when Lasseter was accused of groping, kissing, and otherwise harassing women for over a decade.
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Moisture will continue to be pushed out of the state over the next few days. The best chance for storms on Tuesday will be across the eastern third of the state. Meanwhile, western and central areas will see partly sunny skies with few if any storms. The chance for showers and storms will further decrease on Wednesday. Even the eastern portion of the state should dry out. More moisture will seep back in for late in the work week.
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With Wendell Smallwood (knee) not expected to play, Clement could take on a larger role in Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Les Bowen of the Philadelphia Daily News reports.
Clement had 10 carries for 30 yards in Sunday's 26-24 win over the Chargers, setting new personal bests in terms of both workload and snap count (19). It's questionable how much Smallwood's absence actually helps Clement, given that Smallwood got a lot of his playing time on passing downs last week. LeGarrette Blount is still the lead runner, and recent addition Kenjon Barner could handle some of the pass-catching work. Clement still seems unlikely to get more than 8-to-12 carries in a difficult matchup against the Cardinals.
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FORT WAYNE, Ind. The trial of a Fort Wayne man charged with killing a man in the parking lot of Texas Roadhouse in August 2016 began Monday.
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TONIGHT: Stephen can hardly contain his excitement as the Trump family hosts French President Macron and his wife for this administration's first White House state dinner. #LSSC pic.twitter.com/M1ysoJDNan
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TMZ is reporting that Jay Z has filed legal documents to register the Roc-a-Fella diamond hand symbol as his own. Blue Ivy’s Daddy has been using the hand symbol since Roc-a-fella was founded in 1996. Read the Full Story Here.
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Yahoo Finance's Alexis Christoforous and Jared Blikre break down first quarter revised GDP and May ADP Payrolls.
Performance of all Dow component stocks as of 10:00 am ET:
XOM Exxon Mobil 79.81
JPM JPMorgan Chase & Co 107.15
INTC Intel Corp 55.91
CVX Chevron Corp 122.58
PFE Pfizer Inc 36.05
TRV The Travelers Companies Inc 129.30
BA Boeing Co 355.30
MMM 3M Co 197.13
AXP American Express Co 98.40
UNH UnitedHealth Grp Inc 243.83
MRK Merck & Co 58.76
IBM Intl Business Machines Corp 142.01
DWDP DowDuPont Inc 64.25
DIS Disney (Walt) Co 100.11
V Visa Inc 130.18
GS Goldman Sachs Grp 227.88
KO Coca-Cola Co 42.81
VZ Verizon Communications 48.37
MSFT Microsoft Corp 98.29
MCD McDonald's Corp 161.07
NKE Nike Inc Cl B 71.13
UTX United Technologies 125.44
JNJ Johnson & Johnson 119.69
CAT Caterpillar Inc 153.88
WMT Wal-Mart Stores 82.53
CSCO Cisco Systems 43.01
PG Procter & Gamble Co 74.10
HD Home Depot Inc 184.93
AAPL(HB) Apple Inc 186.95
GE General Electric Co 14.11
March 31 Fuan Pharmaceutical Group Co Ltd :
* To use undistributed profits to pay a cash dividend of 2 yuan (pre-tax) per 10 shares to shareholders for FY 2016
* To use additional paid-in capital to distribute 20 new shares for every 10 shares
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/ulFQNX
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
It seemed only fitting that Notre Dame should begin its second half century of football in the state championship finals ...
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Event time: 10pm
Details: Bid farewell to the summer months with an evening of old-school cocktails, a selection of vintage jazz and lounge music, and the inimitable presence of Matt-The-Ratt!
Price: free
Fitch Affirms FWD Limited's Insurance Subsidiaries' IFS at 'A'
(The following statement was released by the rating agency) HONG KONG, February 15 (Fitch) Fitch Ratings has affirmed the Insurer Financial Strength (IFS) ratings of Hong Kong-based FWD Life Insurance Company (Bermuda) Ltd (FWD Life HK) and FWD General Insurance Company Limited (FWD GI) at 'A'. Fitch has also affirmed FWD Limited's Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at 'BBB+'. The Outlook on these ratings is Stable. A full list of rating actions can be found at the end of this commentar
PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Police said a delivery driver was abducted and sexually assaulted in Philadelphia over the weekend.
Police said the 32-year-old woman had been making deliveries for a private company Saturday afternoon in the city’s Germantown section when a man wielding a gun jumped into her vehicle.
Police said he coerced her to drive to another location, where he then raped her.
The incident is still under investigation.
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* Revenue for quarter grew to $6.7 million compared to $5.8 million in same period previous year
* Thescore reports f2017 q2 results
* Qtrly average monthly active users of thescore's mobile apps were 4.3 million versus 4.4 million in q2 f2016
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Boston's young outfielder put an end to yet another marathon game and a string of failed chances with a single in the 12th inning, driving in Xander Bogaerts from third for the winning run as the Red Sox outlasted the Philadelphia Phillies 4-3 on Tuesday night. "We've played some long games on consecutive days.
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Trey Griffey signing with Miami Dolphins
Trey Griffey is keeping the dream alive.
The son of Baseball Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr., Trey will be signing with the Miami Dolphins, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports.
Griffey is a wide receiver who played his college ball at Arizona. He was not drafted in June but he did sign with the Colts. He was waived a month later.
Griffey had 1,241 receiving yards and six touchdowns during his college career.
‘Femme Noire’ Fashion Show Highlights Strength of Black Woman
By Amar Batra
“Femme Noire”
That was the name of the fashion show held by the University of Connecticut Black Student Association (BSA) in the Student Union Ballroom on Saturday, April 23, 2018. “Femme Noire” translates to black woman and that was the theme of the night. At their 25th anniversary fashion show, the BSA created a show that showed off the power and grace of the black woman. Through voice segments throughout the show, the BSA showcased the struggles that black women have gone though and how they have persevered.
The night consisted of work created by local, black designers including Joe and Flight Vintage. In keeping with the theme, all of the models were black female UConn students who were a part of the BSA. The evening was a part of Spring Weekend activities.
– As noted, next week’s WWE SmackDown from Corpus Christi, TX will feature mixed tag team action with Naomi and The Usos vs. Rusev, Aiden English and Lana. Below is post-show video of Dasha Fuentes interviewing Naomi and The Usos following this week’s Dance-Off that set the mixed tag team match up. Naomi says Lana is a backstabber who wants to take her place but that’s not going to happen. Dasha teaches The Usos some Spanish to end the segment.
– The dark main event after this week’s WWE 205 Live went off the air saw SmackDown Women’s Champion Carmella retain over Charlotte Flair by getting the pin with her feet on the ropes. Flair left Carmella laying after the match to end the tapings.
– RAW announcer Corey Graves continues to respond to fan complaints on social media. A fan tweeted about wanting the announcers to keep quiet while WWE Intercontinental Champion Seth Rollins is making his entrance on RAW and Graves responded, as seen in the exchange below:
A local man has been arrested and charged in U.S. District Court with sexual exploitation of a minor and transportation of child pornography, according to information posted Monday on the court's electronic case filing system. Jeffrey D. Swimm, 37, of Bangor, allegedly took sexually explicit photos and videos of two girls, ages 8 and 10, and traded them for other images of child pornography on the Internet between June 20, 2014 and April 14, 2017.
Start the conversation, or Read more at Bangor Daily News.
Two people have been arrested by the Fulton Police on suspicion of burglary.
Just after 3 a.m. Sunday, police arrived on West 7th street, where they saw Henry Nichols carrying items from a home. Our news partner ABC17 KMIZ reports Nichols led Fulton Police on a brief foot chase before being arrested. Authorities also found Alexandrine Galbreath inside the home.
Both were arrested on suspicion of burglary, and Nichols could also face a resisting arrest charge.
BP (BP) says it has started gas production from its Juniper project offshore Trinidad & Tobago, the company's fifth of seven major upstream projects it expects to come online in 2017.
BP says the $2B Juniper gas platform is the largest new project brought into production in Trinidad for several years and the second major project the company has started there this year; Juniper produces gas from the Corallita and Lantana fields, which BP expects will total ~590M cf/day.
The start-up news comes on the same day BP says the Persephone project offshore Australia, 17% owned by BP and operated by Woodside Petroleum, also achieves first gas; BP expects the field to contribute ~48M cf/day net to the company.
Undefeated boxer Floyd Mayweather and mixed martial arts champion Conor McGregor, two of the most popular athletes in their respective sport, have agreed to a crossover fight in the ring on August 26 in Las Vegas, Mayweather said in a tweet on Wednesday.
Mayweather, 40, retired in 2015 with an unblemished 49-0 professional boxing record while boastful Irishman McGregor, 28, is the UFC’s lightweight champion.
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May 3 Luminex Corp:
* Luminex Corporation receives FDA clearance for Aries Bordetella Assay
* Luminex Corp- also achieved ce-ivd marking for Aries Bordetella Assay, is preparing to submit its clostridium difficile assay to FDA later this month
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COROZAL, Belize — Police in Belize say they’re investigating the fatal shooting of a Canadian man.
Police spokesman Raphael Martinez says Gabriel Bochnia was shot Wednesday night as he and his wife and their three children were returning to their home in the Chula Vista area of Corozal.
Martinez says as Bochnia, 38, got out of his vehicle to open the gate, a man with a rag over his face came from behind the bushes and shot him in the abdomen.
He died of his injuries in hospital.
Martiniez says Bochnia’s wife — 27-year-old Jeshanah Maritza Zetina — and the children were not injured and the attacker fled the scene.
Martinez could not say how long Bochnia had lived in Belize or where in Canada he was from, adding that the investigation is in its early stages.
Senzel will begin the 2018 season at Triple-A Louisville, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic Cincinnati reports.
During the 2017 season, Senzel played 62 games at High-A Daytona and 57 games at Double-A Pensacola. Between the two he combined to hit .321/.391/.514 with 14 home runs and 65 RBI. After dazzling with Pensacola and hitting .340 with a .973 OPS, it doesn't come as much of a surprise that the 22-year-old sensation will open the year at Triple-A Louisville. Although he's primarily played the hot corner to this point, Senzel will start at second base with Louisville.
Broome County is planning on doing repairs on 18 roads including major routes like Pennsylvania Avenue, Stella Ireland Road, Airport Road and Nanticoke Road.
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SF Police Deliver 285 Citations, Arrest 2 For DWI In Weekend Saturation Patrol
During a weekend saturation patrol, Sioux Falls Police say they handed out 285 citations.
Police say they had 17 extra officers out patrolling 67 different complaint zones across the city on Saturday. From 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., they arrested two people for DWI. Police say in one of those cases, the driver was initially pulled over for speeding, traveling nearly 70 miles per hour on Russell Street.
A total of 163 speeding tickets were handed out, as well as 18 seat belt violations, one for distracted driving, and ten for running red lights.
BEAUFORT, S.C. (WSAV) – Indivisible Beaufort S.C. will hold a candlelight vigil at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 14, at the Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park pavilion. According to the spokesperson for the group, the vigil is a way for residents to stand together to “show that Beaufort County stands against racism, hate speech and violence directed toward any group that is a part of our nation.”
Adding, “We stand FOR a community that has NO HATE. We are appalled by the violence in Charlottesville, Va., spurred by white supremacy groups and their hatred toward fellow Americans.”
Indivisible Beaufort SC is a non-partisan group of Beaufort County residents who “believe this nation embodies rights and respect for all.”
They say their mission is to “defend our earth, our rights, and our neighbors through actions formed by our core principles of truth, justice and inclusion.”
The following April 23, 2018 crime report was supplied by LAPD Senior Lead Officer Michael Moore of the West L.A. Division. Arrests do not indicate a conviction.
Stolen Vehicle
600 E Rustic, 4/21/18 at 6:15 PM. The suspect (male white, brown hair, 5’8″ 160 lb, 20/25 years) took victim’s vehicle from a residential driveway.
Burglary
200 Alma Real, btwn 4/14/18 at 2PM and 4/16/18 at 7 AM. The suspect entered location under construction, possibly using a key, and took several televisions.
200 Mabery, 3/30/18 btwn 1 AM and 10 AM. The suspect entered home and took victim’s tools.
Theft
600 East Channel, 4/14/18 at 8 AM and 4/15/18 at 10 PM. The suspect (possibly worker inside resident) took victim’s wallet and money.
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A large tree fell onto parked vehicles during Sunday night’s violent rain and wind storm.
Hazleton firefighters found the tree, which appeared to be rotted, in the area of 217 W. Holly St., after being dispatched to that area around 7:20 p.m.
The tree‘s limbs damaged a hood and fender on a red car parked in the area, scratched a black vehicle and a silver vehicle, and left a hole in a fence, Deputy Fire Chief Shawn Jones said.
Firefighters cut the limbs away so the owners could move their vehicles, but the tree removal will likely be the property owner’s responsibility, Jones said.
No injuries were reported.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – Two women have been indicted in the double murder that happened last month at the Cayce Homes in East Nashville.
Metro police say Taylor Roberts, 19, of Columbia, was arrested in Maury County Tuesday night on a grand jury indictment charging her with two counts of felony murder and two robbery counts.
Shakiria Webster, 20, also of Columbia, is in custody in Sumner County on an unrelated matter and now under indictment on counts of felony murder and robbery.
The charges come just one day after Metro police also charged Tramell Sparkman in the shooting that claimed the lives of Eric Allen, 38, and Brandon Jordan, 22.
The men were shot to death on South Eighth Street the night of May 23. Police have said they believe robbery was the motive.
Former Virginia baseball star Derek Fisher hit a home run for the first hit of his Major League Baseball career on Wednesday in Houston.
The former first-round draft pick was making his debut with the Astros.
Fisher led off the 6th inning with a home run to left, after flying out and walking in his first two appearances at the plate.
He also singled home a run and scored later in the inning, as Houston batted around while scoring nine times in the 6th.
Fisher went 2-for-3 with two walks in his first MLB game.
He is the first member of UVa's Draft Class of 2014 to appear in the Big Leagues.
Brandon Guyer was the last Virginia player to hit a home run in his Major League debut.
HENRICO COUNTY, Va. — A woman is facing multiple charges after police say she was driving drunk with a child inside her vehicle and led police on a pursuit, before assaulting two officers.
Police said the incident started Sunday, March 18, when officers responded to the 2700 block of Byron Street for a dispute.
Aleah Maureen Santos, 30, was seen driving recklessly as she left the location, according to police.
Police say they attempted to stop Santos, but she refused, and a pursuit ensued.
Santos finally stopped at Williamsburg Road and Eanes Lane where she was arrested.
Officers discovered a juvenile was in the vehicle with the 30-year-old.
During the arrest process, police say Santos assaulted two officers. They were not injured.
Santos has been charged with driving under the influence, eluding, child endangerment, vandalism, and two counts of assaulting a law enforcement officer.
A wreck at the intersection of Ralston Road and Highway 22 Sunday night has claimed the life of one person. The Tennessee Highway Patrol will release a report later.
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MEXICO CITY (AP) - Hurricane Fabio appeared to be on the verge of weakening Wednesday morning off Mexico's Pacific Coast as it moved farther out to sea, posing no threat to land.
The U.S. National Hurricane Center said the Category 2 storm had sustained winds of 105 mph (165 kph) early Wednesday. It was centered about 735 miles (1,180 kilometers) west-southwest of the southern tip of the Baja California Peninsula and was moving west-northwest at 15 mph (24 kph).
The forecasters said the storm was likely to weaken back to tropical storm force on Tuesday and to become a remnant low-pressure system by the weekend.
At one point, forecasters had thought Fabio might become a major hurricane.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Police Department confirms a man was critically injured in a shooting in the 1100 block of Jackson in North Memphis Monday night.
Police responded to the scene at 8:19 p.m. where they located a man who was injured.
The victim was transported to Regional One Hospital in critical condition.
A male suspect fled the scene in a white Camaro with a black top and Mississippi tags.
This is an ongoing investigation.
We will update this story as more information becomes available.
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MOSCOW (AFP) – At least nine people were killed after part of an apartment building collapsed in central Kazakhstan, the country’s authorities said on Monday (Jan 2).
“Nine dead people were pulled from the rubble” of the building in the village of Shakhan following the collapse late on Sunday, the emergencies committee of the interior ministry in the central Asian nation said in a statement.
It said the victims include three men, three women and three children. A 32-year-old man had been pulled alive from the rubble.
The ministry said it had dispatched 70 emergency workers to take part in the rescue operation.
The remaining residents of the building have been evacuated.
A government committee has been set up to probe the incident, the ministry said.
Building collapses are not uncommon throughout the former Soviet Union, either due to faulty construction or worn-out infrastructure.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Cocokara Fine Inc
* Says it forms business and capital alliance with Tokyo-based insurance firm
* Says two entities mainly cooperate on customer introduction and joint store openings related to drugstores and nursing business
* Says the co acquired 10,000 shares of Tokyo-based insurance firm, on Dec. 11
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Columbus Day sales are nothing short of miraculous for those of us who are planning on moving, updating their wardrobe, or buying gifts for friends and family.
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April 12 Polish media group Cyfrowy Polsat SA said:
* Cyfrowy's unit Litenite will redeem on April 26 bonds that were originally due in 2022
* Early redemption worth 886.704 million zlotys ($222 million)plus premium for early redemption at 58.658 million zlotys
* Cyfrowy says redemption to have "one-off, negative impact on consolidated net profit of Cyfrowy Polsat Group to the amount of around 59 million zlotys" Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 4.0001 zlotys) (Reporting by Marcin Goettig; Editing by Susan Fenton)
FILE - in this Feb. 26, 2015, photo, a full-scale mockup of a high-speed train is displayed at the Capitol in Sacramento, Calif. The agency overseeing California's bullet train project has recommended a U.S. subsidiary of a German rail company to help design and operate a Central Valley train segment in its early stages. The California High-Speed Rail Authority's board of directors will vote Oct. 19, 2017, on whether to approve DB Engineering & Consulting USA for the $30 million early operating contract. Rich Pedroncelli, File AP Photo
Five people, including four women, were killed and three others were injured after their sports utility vehicle collided with a tempo between Khandala and Lonavala on the old Pune-Mumbai highway on Saturday.
Lonavala police said that the accident took place at around 9 pm when an SUV, which was heading towards Khandala, collided with an approaching tempo. "Five people, including four women, died on the spot and three people were injured," said a police officer.
The officer said that all five occupants of the SUV were employees of a hotel in Lonavala and were returning to their homes after the end of their hotel shifts.
According to The Times of India report, of the five killed, four were from Sikkim and one from Maharashtra.
The accident led to a disruption of vehicular movement on the old Pune-Mumbai highway nearly for an hour, added the report.
"The injured have been rushed to a nearby hospital. An investigation into the cause of the accident is underway," the police said.
With inputs from PTI
Palestinian officials say a 19-year-old has been killed in clashes with the Israeli military in the West Bank.
The health ministry says Ahmad Abu-Obeid was shot in the head Saturday during a stone-throwing confrontation near the northern West Bank town of Jenin. The Red Crescent says five other protesters were injured by rubber-coated bullets in the same incident.
The Israeli military had no immediate comment about the casualty, but said it was looking into reports of the injuries.
The military has been conducting arrests raids in the Jenin area in search of the killer of a West Bank settler earlier this month.
Israel had vowed to track down the killers of Rabbi Raziel Shevah, 35, who was shot multiple times from a passing vehicle as he drove.
MOSCOW (Sputnik) — The bulletin stated that the Russian specialists had held a total of eight humanitarian actions in the provinces of Aleppo, Latakia and Damascus.
"In 24 hours, 3,450 citizens have received humanitarian aid. A total amount of humanitarian cargoes given to the residents is 5.9 tonnes," the ministry said in a daily bulletin posted on its website.
According to the bulletin, the United Nations and its partners had also continued to provide Syria with humanitarian assistance.
© Sputnik/ Bolat Shayhinov Syria Peace Talks in Astana Postponed Until February 16 al-Nusra Front and Daesh, banned in a range of countries, including Russia.
Moscow has been conducting a counter-terrorist campaign in Syria since September 30, 2015, at President Bashar Assad's request.
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced in December that the Syrian government and armed opposition groups had reached an agreement on a nationwide ceasefire in Syria and on readiness to start peace talks.
Whalen was sent to Triple-A Tacoma Monday, Shannon Drayer of 710 ESPN Seattle reports.
Whalen was competing for an Opening Day rotation spot but appears to have lost out to Marco Gonzales and Ariel Miranda. He'll return to Tacoma, where he posted a 6.58 ERA in 10 starts last season. He could be back with the Mariners later this season if more Seattle starters get injured.
DAKAR (Reuters) - At least 179 bodies have been brought to the central morgue in Sierra Leone's capital, Freetown, after a mudslide in the outskirts of the city on Monday morning, the Red Cross said.
The death toll is expected to rise as more bodies are recovered, Red Cross spokesman Abu Bakarr Tarawallie said by telephone.
Usain Bolt was crowned Laureus World Sportsman of the Year for a record-equalling fourth time on Tuesday night after ending his Olympic career with another three gold medals.
The track-and-field legend maintained his record of always being awarded the prize following the Games, beating off competition from Andy Murray, Mo Farah, Cristiano Ronaldo, LeBron James and Stephen Curry at a glittering ceremony in Monte Carlo.
He celebrated by taking an Oscars-style post-awards selfie featuring his fellow winners on the night, including Michael Phelps, Simone Biles, Nico Rosberg and Claudio Ranieiri.
Bolt, who plans to retire after this summer’s athletics World Championships in London, added to the Laureus titles he won in 2009, 2010 and 2013 to equal Roger Federer’s tally of four gongs.
New York Times bestselling author Jane Green is back with a new novel, perfect for that end-of-summer read.
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OKANOGAN – State Highway 20 remains closed from four miles west of Loup Loup summit to six miles east at Rock Creek between Twisp and Okanogan, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation.
“We’ve hired a contractor and repair work is beginning today. ETA is still a guess, but it will be weeks, not days,” says the WSDOT in a press release Friday afternoon.
Taiwan’s immigration department says it has provided temporary accommodation to a Chinese dissident who left his tour group intending to apply for political asylum in democratic Taiwan.
Zhang Xiangzhong abandoned his fellow travelers on April 13 hoping to stay on the self-governing island to promote democracy on the Chinese mainland.
The department said Tuesday that it found Zhang on Monday night and provided him with temporary accommodation because he did not have any. It said it was investigating the reasons for him leaving his tour group.
Taiwan stopped offering political asylum to Chinese citizens to discourage illegal immigrants and a string of plane hijackings in the 1990s by mainland citizens wanting to flee to Taiwan.
The Taiwanese government says it sometimes offers long-term residence permits on a case-by-case basis.
Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov plans to meet his U.S. counterpart Rex Tillerson for the first time Thursday in Germany, a foreign ministry spokeswoman said Wednesday.
Lavrov will also hold his first meeting with German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel, who was appointed last month.
The first meeting between U.S. and Russian senior diplomats comes as Russian officials appear increasingly concerned at the shift in rhetoric coming from Washington which dampens hopes that President Donald Trump will drop sanctions and initiate other policy changes toward Moscow.
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Joyner (hamstring) didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday and is doubtful to play Sunday against the Seahawks, Alden Gonzalez of ESPN.com reports.
Joyner's lack of practice reps don't bode well for his chances of returning after just one week on the sidelines. If he's unable to play, either Blake Countess or Cody Davis will likely fill into the top free safety role, and both of them will see an increase in their snap counts.
If North Korean leader Kim Jong Un hoped the successful launch of a missile Sunday would be a powerful footnote to Saturday's military parade, he would have been sorely disappointed. The missile blew up almost immediately, providing observers with few clues as to what the regime was attempting to achieve with the launch, beyond a show of force.
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Under the new rules, which were approved by the group's 54-member board of governors at its most recent meeting, documentaries that have won a qualifying award at a competitive film festival will now be eligible for consideration "regardless of any prior exhibition or distribution by nontheatrical means." The academy will release its list of qualifying festivals later this spring.
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The oil companies including Indian Oil Corporation Limited have decided to effect the following price changes w.e.f. midnight of 1st / 2nd January 2017. Selling price of Petrol has been increased by Rs 1.29/litre (excluding State levies).
Selling Price of Diesel has been increased by Rs. 0.97/litre (excluding State levies). The current level of international product prices of Petrol and Diesel and INR-USD exchange rate warrant increase in selling price of Petrol and Diesel, the impact of which is being passed on to the consumers with this price revision.
The movement of prices in the international oil market and INR-USD exchange rate shall continue to be monitored closely and developing trends of the market will be reflected in future price changes.
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Grammy Award winning singer Adele showed her support to the victims affected by the deadly fire at London’s Grenfell Tower by making an appearance at the site.
After the fire on Wednesday killed at least 12 people and injured more than 70 people here, she decided to pay her respects by visiting the scene, reports eonline.com.
According to the social media users, the ‘Hello’ singer and her husband Simon Konecki were spotted near the incident site.
Fan sites also mention Adele asking if anyone needed help in between hugging fans and strangers.
The fire swept through the 27-storey tower block in just 15 minutes after a faulty fridge exploded, in what could be one of the worst in British history amid fears that nobody on its top three floors survived.
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Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe speaks to the media as he walks at his official residence in Tokyo, Japan, March 16, 2017. REUTERS/Toru Hanai
TOKYO Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Wednesday further provocative action is possible from North Korea after the reclusive state earlier fired another ballistic missile.
Abe told reporters Japan would cooperate closely with the United States and South Korea to protect people's lives and well-being.
North Korea fired a ballistic missile from its east coast into the sea off the peninsula, South Korea's military said, ahead of a summit between U.S. and Chinese leaders who are set to discuss Pyongyang's arms programme.
(Reporting by Kaori Kaneko; Editing by Paul Tait)
Giles (knee) is being held out of game action until January in order to "improve physical strength in his surgically repaired knees", Sean Cunningham of ABC 10 Sacramento reports.
It sounds as if the Kings' medical staff is opting to play it safe with Giles, who has had several knee surgeries since high school and is still just 19-years-old. There's seemingly no reason to rush him back onto the court with the team quite a longshot to make the postseason, as he'll have plenty of time to potentially make an impact in the future. He hasn't suffered a setback, so this is all just precautionary to make sure his body is ready for the tough 82-game grind of the NBA season. He wasn't projected to make a fantasy impact this season, however, so this news doesn't change too much. Even in keeper formats, it's hard to imagine this news has much bearing on the fantasy landscape.
MEXICO CITY (AP) - The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has called for Mexico to take urgent action in the northern border city of Nuevo Laredo, where at least 23 people have disappeared since the start of February.
The human rights authority says there are strong indications that a federal security force is responsible. It says a local human rights organization believes there have been at least 40 such disappearances.
In a statement Wednesday, the U.N. office said that it had documented the disappearances of 21 males and two females, including at least five minors.
According to statements to U.N. investigators, the disappearances typically occur at night while the victims are walking along or driving on roads. Sometimes their burned and bullet-riddled vehicles are found on roadsides.
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CHICAGO -- Fists flying, hair pulling, kicking and cursing.
A summer outing to give teens a safe sporting event to attend, turns into a violent brawl outside of the United Center Monday night.
The brawl started among a large group of teens attending a summer league basketball tournament.
The fights began inside and spilled outside. A large number of CPD officers came to break it up.
The tournament was canceled and the United Center evacuated due to the fight.
CPD took some people into custody according to eye witnesses, but there is no word on any arrests.
George totaled 15 points (4-16 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 5-5 FT), four rebounds, three assists and two steals in 38 minutes during Friday's 114-100 loss to the Pelicans.
After exploding for 43 points in his previous outing, George struggled from the field in this one. He went just 4-of-16 from the floor while failing to have much of an impact on the game. He has scored at least 20 points in six of his previous seven games and has a chance to pick right back up when the Lakers come visiting Sunday.
Richard Swift, a cult US singer-songwriter and producer who has been a member of bands such as The Shins and The Black Keys, has died at the age of 41.
"It is with great sadness we inform you that Richard passed early this morning while in hospice, his family near, his favorite records playing," a friend of Swift's wrote on a GoFundMe account that had been set up in his name. The account was established in June after Swift had been hospitalized in Tacoma, Washington, for a serious medical condition.
Swift was a valued studio producer and musician, working with many rock bands while also releasing his own albums and EPs. The Black Keys' Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney called him "one of the most talented musicians we have ever worked with."
A member of the indie rock band The Shins from 2011 to 2016, Swift toured with the Black Keys in 2014 as a bassist. Other credits include the Pretenders' 2016 album Alone as well as albums by Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats and Ray LaMontagne.
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April 13 Blue Cap Ag
* FY sales after revenue reductions of 96.6 million euros ($103.04 million) (previous year 79.8 million euros)
* FY prelim EBIT of 4.2 million euros (prior year: 3.7 million euros) and consolidated net profit after tax of 1.4 million euros (previous year 1.2 million euros)
* For Q1 sees sales and earnings jump over the previous year's quarter
* Sees Q1 revenue of 35 million euros with an EBITDA of 2.5 million euros Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9375 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
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Baku. 29 January. REPORT.AZ/ An explosion in the Tara weapons and ammunition factory in the northeastern town, Montenegro has seriously injured two people, Report informs referring to the Interfax.
The factory employees seriously injured and hospitalized.
Causes of the blast being identified.
Which Arsenal players impressed most during their 5-1 win over Everton?
Arsenal ran out comfortable winners at the Emirates this evening against a dismal Everton side, with Arsene Wenger’s men smashing five goals past the Toffees.
Aaron Ramsey scored a first-half brace either side of Laurent Koscielny’s strike, before Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang chipped in a controversial offside goal.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin nabbed a consolation just after the hour before Ramsey completed his hat-trick as the Gunners ran riot.
Ramsey will steal the headlines but Henrikh Mkhitaryan provided three assists on his full Arsenal debut in an entertaining display.
Take a look through the gallery above to see how the rest of the Arsenal players performed during their win over Everton.
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Wisconsin Department of Corrections Misses Body Camera Goal
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MADISON, Wis. (AP) – The Wisconsin Department of Corrections acknowledges it has missed a goal for providing body cameras to officers.
The Legislature gave the department $591,400 to buy 200 body-worn cameras for officers in solitary confinement units at six maximum security adult prisons.
But Corrections Secretary Cathy Jess acknowledged in a letter to legislative leaders Monday her department has not deployed any of those cameras.
She says her department first had to determine what features it wanted, and that the procurement process then proved lengthy. And she says a shortage led to further delays.
Therefore, she says, the department couldn’t deliver a report by the July 1 deadline on whether the cameras were reducing assaults.
Democratic Sen. Jennifer Shilling of La Crosse says the administration “bungles” even basic tasks like buying safety equipment.
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump believes unity among Gulf states in the Middle East is critical and still wants to organize a meeting of Gulf leaders, who are divided by a dispute involving Qatar, a senior administration official said on Monday.
The official, briefing reporters before Trump's meeting on Tuesday with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, said Trump had wanted Qatar and Gulf Cooperation Council members to settle their dispute on their own but is now much more concerned about the long-term impact in the region.
The official also said Trump and top aides would seek more commercial deals for US companies.
"While the crown prince is in Washington, we will be advocating for $35 billion in commercial deals for US companies that would support 120,000 American jobs," the official said.
April 13 Macro Games SA:
* To raise capital by no more than 2.6 million zlotys ($651,400) via series G share issue at the issue price of 0.35 zloty per share via a closed subscription Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 3.9914 zlotys) (Gdynia Newsroom)
All roads lead to the Blue Roof of LTV 8, AGIDINGBI, Ikeja on the 21st of April 2017. You are cordially invited to join thousands of others as we BRING DOWN HIS GLORY through praise and worship. From 7:00pm till dawn, it will be a10hour marathon of uninterrupted soul-lifting music… This year’s fiesta is aptly themed ‘BRING DOWN HIS GLORY’. The mouth-watering prospect of being under
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Drone's-eye view of project to bring water from Modesto to Del Puerto Canyon Water District
Here's a drone's-eye view of the North Valley Regional Recycled Water Program Project, which will bring treated recycled water from the cities of Modesto and Turlock to the Del Puerto Water District in Patterson. Drone video shows the construction of a pump station at the City of Modesto's Jennings Wastewater Treatment Plant and a pipeline that will deliver the water to the Delta-Mendota Canal. It’s there that the water district can draw water for irrigation of fodder and feed crops, according to William Wong, the City of Modesto’s acting utilities director. Most of the work will be done by December with the entire projected completed by February, Wong said. (Joan Barnett Lee/Brian Clark)
After brainstorming a variety of bugs, from butterflies to praying mantises, the students set off to draw and paint their bug villages. Taught by Cindy Staples of Wapakoneta, Children's Summer Artworks gives kids from the area the opportunity to experience different mediums such as mixed media, clay, colored pencil and watercolor.
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A speed survey is to be carried out close to a newly remodelled national school on the outskirts of Longford town.
Longford County Council have agreed to the measure at Stonepark National School after an appeal made by local Cllr John Browne.
Speaking at a monthly municipal district meeting last week, Cllr Browne said there was a need to erect flashing speed reduction signs in light of the increased traffic flow in the area.
Engineer Eamon Bennett said the council would conduct a survey to determine the suitability for the planned measure.
Chad Ochocinco White Supremacists Need Hugs ... I'll Give It To Em
Chad Ochocinco: White Supremacists Need Hugs, I'll Give It To Em
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Chad Ochocinco says he wants to go to the next white supremacist rally -- and give out hugs to all of the neo-nazis and racists until they feel the love.
The ex-NFL star was out in Bev Hills over the weekend -- when he offered his solution to fix the disgusting, violent situation out in Virginia.
"You know what the white supremacists need? They need some f*cking love from me," Ocho said.
"Matter of fact, the next rally ... let me know and I'll show up. I walk through there hugging and kissing everybody."
He continued, "You know how you fight aggressiveness? With love. Love."
"Could you imagine me? The only f*cking black guy at the Klan rally with a shirt that says, 'I love you?' And I would do it."
YEREVAN, APRIL 14, ARMENPRESS. EEU heads of states approved Chișinău’s request on granting Moldova the status of observer in the union, Kyrgyzstan’s President Almazbek Atambayev said on April 14 in Bishkek during the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council session.
“It was decided to welcome and approve Moldova’s application”, he said, adding the decision on granting Moldova the new status is “approved under the defined procedure”.
The FEI European Championships are held every two years in the periods between the Olympics and the FEI World Equestrian Games. In 2017 most of the Olympic and Paralympic equestrian disciplines joined forces in Gothenburg, Sweden (21-27 August), with just the eventing taking place elsewhere — in Strzegom, Poland (17-20 August). Horse & Hound See below for all the news from the championships, brought to you by our on-site reporting teams in both locations.
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Armstrong Fire Protection District Chief Anthony Shiflett, Howard County Sheriff Mike Neal, Fayette Firefighter Steven Morrow, and A.J. Stone firefighter from Howard County Station 3, receive education from LETS instructor Rick Knight. Larry Conyer, LETS instructor, explains procedures to Fayette Fire Chief Gary Kunze, Glasgow Assistant Fire Chief Jayce Olendorf and Kalen Dodson, Junior Firefighter with Station 3. Firefighters from all Howard County districts had the opportunity to receive specialized training "at home," Saturday, Mar. 25. The Fayette Fire Department received a training grant funded by the Missouri Division of Fire Safety.
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Ashwani Gujral of ashwanigujral.com told CNBC-TV18, "PSUs are doing extremely well. So, NBCC is a buy with a stop loss of Rs 243 and target of Rs 260. NCC is also a buy with a stop loss of Rs 78 and target of Rs 90." HCL Infosystems is a buy with a stop loss of Rs 57 and target of Rs 65," he added.
After over a year of planning, North Cowichan has adopted it’s Parks and Trail Master Plan.
Mayor Jon Lefebure says the plan will act as an overarching document over the next 15 years to guide council’s decisions on how to improve the outdoor recreation in the community. He says public participation was a huge part of building this document – and it includes everything from biking, hiking and trail riding on horses.
Community Conversations were held in Chemainus, Crofton and Duncan in April last year, where close to 100 comments were received.
Jay-Z a couple years ago had a child come out to say that he was allegedly his son. The kid who is now an adult doesn’t believe he got a fair process. People think he only wants money from the rapper, but really he wants to know who his dad is.
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Rickey Smiley believes that Jay-Z should just take it and get it over with. Pusha T put out a song about Drake and fans love it. In the song he spoke about Drake’s alleged child, sleeping with porn stars and more.
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R. Kelly better get ready because HULU is putting out a documentary about him. In this film it will have past people that worked for him talking as well as girls that were allegedly involved in the sex cult.
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May 3 United Orthopedic Corp :
* Says it plans to issue the second tranche 3-yr unsecured convertible corporate bonds worth T$400 million, to repay loan and enrich working capital
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Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) will post its financial results for the first quarter of 2017 after market close on Wednesday, May 3, 2017. At that time, Tesla will issue a brief advisory containing a link to the Q1 2017 Update Letter, which will be available on the Tesla IR website. Tesla management will hold a live question and answer webcast that day at 2:30pm Pacific Time (5:30pm Eastern Time) to discuss the Company’s financial and business results and outlook.
What: Date of Tesla Q1 2017 Financial Results and Q&A Webcast
When: Wednesday, May 3, 2017
Time: 2:30pm Pacific Time / 5:30pm Eastern Time
Shareholder Letter: http://ir.tesla.com
Webcast: http://ir.tesla.com (live and replay)
Approximately two hours after the Q&A session, an archived version of the webcast will be available on the Company’s website.
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Five-day forecast Check out what weather is in store for the Boulder County area here National Weather Service See what the National Weather service is predicting here 24-Hour satellite Watch NOAA's 24-hour satellite image here Real-time conditions See what Boulder's weather is like now at the National Center for Atmospheric Research here Today's forecast calls for mostly sunny skies with a high of 75 and winds 6 to 11 mph with gusts as high as 16 mph. The overnight low is expected to be near 48. Tuesday's forecast calls for mostly sunny skies with a high of 80 and winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts as high as 16 mph.
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No special day would be complete without a new hair-style from Ms. Anne-Marie “Hairstyle” Tomlinson.
Known for “hairdos” to celebrate nearly every occasion Ms. Tomlinson did not disappoint today (Feb 14) adding all things Valentines into her hair do except for chocolate.
She said she’s taking the love from the air and putting it in her hair. She said It took hours to complete the style by putting in teddy-bears and Ms. Tomlinson said she wishes everyone in the Cayman islands a happy valentines.
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JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Mississippi's only abortion clinic sues state after governor signs nation's most restrictive abortion law.
Bitcoin’s New Year Resolution to Hit $1000 is Achieved
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CNBC's Sue Herera reports the latest on the collapse of a bridge at the Florida International University campus.
SINGAPORE: Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat will be attending the second annual meeting of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) Board of Governors in Jeju, South Korea, from Jun 16 to 17.
As Singapore's Governor on AIIB's Board of Governors, Mr Heng will provide a statement for the AIIB annual meeting. He will also attend the Board of Governors' Business Session, which will discuss the bank's 2016 Annual Report and 2017 Budget, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) said in a media release on Thursday (Jun 15).
The AIIB annual meeting will focus on the theme of sustainable infrastructure. Those attending the meeting will review opportunities for sustainable infrastructure investments, and identify ways to mobilise private capital for infrastructure development in the region, the ministry said.
Mr Heng will be accompanied on the trip by officials from MOF, it added.
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) – Uber says it has suspended self-driving operations in Phoenix and other cities after a car killed pedestrian.
Police in the city of Tempe said Monday that the vehicle was in autonomous mode with an operator behind the wheel when the woman walking outside of a crosswalk was hit.
Sgt. Ronald Elcock says in an email that the accident happened overnight but did not say whether it occurred Sunday night or Monday morning.
The woman died of her injuries at a hospital and her name was not made public.
Uber has been testing the self-driving vehicles in Tempe and Phoenix for months.
Uber says on Twitter that it is “fully cooperating” with the investigation and expressed condolences to the family of the victim.
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PASSMORE - Warren T. March 18, 2018, age 79. Beloved husband of the late Dolores (Wnek); dear father of Debbie (Mark) Bagley and Tom (Cristin) Passmore; loving grandfather of Emily, Sarah and Adam; brother of Sue (Roger) Dearmyer and the late William (Gerry) Passmore. Visitation Wednesday 3-7PM at the PACER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2275 George Urban Blvd. (2 blocks east of Dick Rd.). Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady Help of Christians Chapel, Union Rd. at Genesee St., Thursday 9:30AM. Please assemble at church. Warren was a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles 2692, Pine Hill Hose Company 5, Truckers Million Mile Club and the Nomads Fishermen Club. Please share online condolences at www.pacerfuneralhome.com
April 24 (Reuters) - Eurocontrol Technics Group Inc:
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The global wearable security devices market is expected to reach US$5.74bn by 2021, Technavio research shows. The market will grow between 2017 and 2021 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of “close to 19% during the forecast period,” the company says. “The increased adoption of Internet of Things to manage the physical assets of an organisation is one of the key drivers of the market.”
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New pictures reveal that Nicola (played by Nicola Thorpe) will introduce her dad Phelan (Connor McIntyre) to her boyfriend Scott (Christopher Goh) on the ITV soap next week.
Their tentative relationship will face another huge hurdle when it is revealed that not only is Scott a policeman, but also that he has no clue Phelan is her father.
As the pair become more involved in each other’s lives, and with Phelan struggling to hide his secret past, could Scott begin to grow suspicious of his new beau’s dad?
Fans are already aware that the soap has teased Liverpool-born Phelan’s storyline as about to “make soap history”, but bosses are keeping the exact details tightly under wraps.
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Hearts goalkeepers trainer James Jerry has heaped praise on Ben Mensah.
Mensah stood in between the sticks as Hearts drew 0-0 against Inter Allies in their opening Premier League game on Sunday.
The former New Edubiase shot-stopper has earned rave reviews for his sterling performance against Eleven Is To One.
"Ben Mensah's performance against Inter Allies was fantastic," he told the club official website.
"I even thought he would get the man-of-the-match. But I do not know the criteria they used to select the man-of-the-match. All the same Ben is doing well and I am happy with his performance."
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Grain futures were lower Monday on the Chicago Board of Trade.
Wheat for May was declined 8.75 cents at 4.21 a bushel; May corn was off 4.50 cents at 3.6650 a bushel; May oats lost 6.25 cents at $2.1925 a bushel; while May soybeans fell 2.25 cents at $9.5325 a bushel.
Beef was higher and pork was lower on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. April live cattle was up 1.05 cents at $1.2642 a pound; April feeder cattle rose 1.25 cents at $1.3905 a pound; while April lean hogs was off 0.48 cent at $.6197 a pound.
IRON RIVER—The Iron River Bible Church will host a hunting banquet from 6-8 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9.
The camp-style banquet is free to the public. There will also be door prizes and stories of the hunt. Les Ollila will be the speaker. For more information, call 265-3977.
A New York Times story in December introduced a new health buzzword to the masses: raw water, or water that hasn’t been treated, filtered or processed in any way. But is it safe?
In celebration of African American History Month, the African American Historical Association will sponsor guest speakers from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Presbyterian Church of Hagerstown, 20 South Prospect St. Program is free and open to the public. Speakers will include Stephen Bockmiller, speaking on Private Mark Marshall, 2nd USCT; Richard Kline, discussing the Rev.
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Southampton have sacked manager Claude Puel with immediate effect.
The Frenchman took over at St Mary's last summer and guided Saints to the EFL Cup final, where they lost to Manchester United, and an eighth-placed finish in last season's Premier League.
But the board has opted to make a change, dismissing the former Lyon and Nice boss. A statement from Southampton said the club had "terminated the contract of Claude Puel with immediate effect".
It continued: "Everyone at Southampton would like to express our thanks to Claude for his hard work and commitment this year.
"The highlight of the season was a memorable day at Wembley in the EFL Cup final, a day our fans will always treasure. We wish Claude well for the future.
"The search for a new management team is under way.
"We are confident that we will find the right fit in line with the long term vision of the club."
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DALLAS — Former ESPN reporter Ed Werder, who has covered the NFL for 34 years, has won the Dick McCann Award from the Professional Football Writers of America.
Werder spent the last 19 years at ESPN before being let go earlier this year.
The McCann Award is given to a reporter who has made a long and distinguished contribution to pro football through his or her coverage. The award is named the first director of the Pro Football Hall of Fame (1962-67) who also was a longtime reporter in New York with several newspapers.
During his time at ESPN from 1998-2017, Werder appeared weekly on several studio shows, covered games and the draft. He also worked for CNNSI, CNN, the Dallas Morning News (1992-96) and Fort Worth Star-Telegram (1989) covering the Cowboys. Before that, he was an NFL beat writer for the Orlando Sentinel and the Boulder Daily Camera from 1984-89.
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April 28 Soho Development SA:
* Its unit, Dobra Forma 2 Sp. z o.o. sp. k, gets an investment credit to cover costs of its construction investment
* Gets financing from Getin Noble Bank SA up to 49.5 million zlotys ($12.79 million), which is due by March 20, 2020 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 3.8703 zlotys) (Gdynia Newsroom)
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Families flocked to Huddersfield Amatuer FC last Saturday for a free fun day, courtesy of the annual Elland Lane Children’s Treat.
The event is based on a old Elland tradition established in 1934 that has been revived over the last few years.
There were several free attractions for children, including a bouncy castle, a rodeo bull, and a photo booth, all of which is provided through fundraising that took place throughout the year.
Despite the poor weather, around 500 people attended the event throughout the day and according to staff it went extremely well.
Leslie gets a town hall meeting to discuss her park idea, but she finds out that public reception is less than receptive.
Hi, folks! I, your intrepid health writer and editor, am here for your questions. Starting at 3pm Eastern today (that’s noon if you’re on California time), I’ll be popping into the comments to chat about health, science, or whatever is on your minds.
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MITCHELL, S.D. – Tyson Gau fired a 8 hit, 9 strikeout complete game shutout as the Alexandria Angels won their third State Class B Amateur Baseball tournament title in the last 4 years with a 4-0 shutout over Larchwood, Iowa in the championship game Sunday in Mitchell. Gau did not walk a batter and had 2 hits, a home run, and 2 RBI’s to lead Alexandria offensivly and earn the tournament’s MVP honor.
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MITCHELL, S.D. – Dallas Schneiderman worked a complete game, 4 hit, 7 strikeout shutout to earn Tournament MVP honors and lead the Renner Monarchs to their fifth straight State A South Dakota Amateur Baseball Championship with a 2-0 win over the Sioux Falls Brewers. Chaz Palmer added three hits, an RBI and a run scored for Renner. Renner broke a scoreless tie by scoring one run in the 8th and adding another in the 9th inning as Renner outhit the Sioux Falls squad 11-4 in the game.
Key dates for DAWA 2018
08 May – DAWA 2018 opens
25 June – DAWA warehouse in Hong Kong opens for deliveries
12 July – Consolidated shipping deadline in FRANCE, ITALY, SPAIN & PORTUGAL
20 July – Delivery deadline for all other consolidated shipment depots
20 July – DAWA 2018 entry and payment deadline
3 August – DAWA warehouse in Hong Kong closes – no more deliveries accepted
4-7 September – DAWA 2018 Judging Week
13 September – Results announced to submitters
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1 eggplant1 tablespoon olive oil3 cloves garlic1 cup walnuts1/3 cup fresh flat-leaf Italian parsleyzest of one lemon1 tbsp lemon juice1 tbsp honey1/2 tsp salt1/4 tsp pepperPreheat oven to 220°C.Cut the eggplant in half, and brush with olive oil. Place on a baking sheet.Make a small packet with aluminium foil to hold the garlic cloves and the remaining oil; place alongside eggplant. Bake for 35 minutes.Place walnuts on another baking sheet. Toast for 5 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned.Once the eggplant is roasted, allow it to cool down a bit, then scoop out flesh and discard the skin.Combine walnuts and parsley in a food processor and chop.Add lemon zest, lemon juice, honey, roasted eggplant and garlic, and salt and pepper to taste.Blend until smooth.Serve with pita bread.Chef Sabyasachi GoraiCalifornia Walnuts
St. John’s Country Day (Orange Park, Fla.), winners of seven consecutive Florida state titles and 70 straight games, once again finishes the season atop the Super 25 winter girls soccer rankings from the United Soccer Coaches.
FINAL RANKINGS: Super 25 Winter Girls Soccer Rankings
The Spartans now join St. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale) football as the only teams to win seven consecutive Florida state titles.
Monte Vista (Danville, Calif.) is the only other unbeaten team in the rankings and finishes at No. 2. Cinco Ranch (Katy, Texas) dropped a spot to No. 3, followed by JSerra Catholic (San Juan Capistrano, Calif.) and Montverde Academy (Fla.).
Wakeland (Frisco, Texas), who won the Texas state title, is the only newcomer, entering at No. 8.
St. Scholastica (Covington, La.), winners of the Louisiana state title, rounds out the top ten.
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Thursday’s event is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. at the Denfield High School lecture hall, 401 N. 44th Ave W.
The film “Bag It” will be shown, followed by a forum on “what can realistically be done in Duluth and the surrounding area to decrease the negative impact of plastics.”
The event is sponsored by the League of Women Voters-Duluth. Find more information at www.bagitduluth.org or www.lwvduluth.org.
A distinctive red bicycle was stolen when it was left outside a McDonald’s in Kettering.
The theft happened some time between 10pm and 10.30pm on Thursday, March 30, at the fast food outlet in Orion Way.
The Hard Rock mountain bike is red and black - one wheel is black, the other red, unlike in the photo provided by police.
Anyone with information can call police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
Police: Des Plaines man set fire to neighbor's lawn
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A Des Plaines man was charged Monday with aggravated arson after authorities said he poured gas on a neighbor's lawn and set it on fire.
Jason G. John, 36, of the 1000 block of Rose Avenue, was denied bond during an initial court appearance and is in custody at the Cook County jail awaiting trial.
Police said John poured gas and set fire to the front lawn, near the house's gas meter, at about 10:30 p.m. Thursday. Firefighters who arrived on the scene soon after were able to quickly extinguish the fire, according to a news release.
Police said all of the home's residents were there at the time of the fire, though none were injured. John appeared to be intoxicated at the time, police added.
According to police, John got into a verbal dispute with the neighbor several weeks earlier. An investigation into last week's fire led to John as a suspect, and a search warrant executed at his house uncovered evidence tying him to the arson, authorities said.
Indigenous Day Live is the largest national celebration in recognition of National Indigenous Peoples Day. There are daytime celebrations and activities followed by an evening concert featuring Kardinal Offishall, Logan Staats, Shawnee, Ria Mae, Ansley Simpson, Trans-Pacific Noise Club and others, hosted by Grace Dove and Samian. Pre-show 5:30-7 pm, concert 7-10 pm. Free. The concert and pre-show will also air on APTN.
Part of the Indigenous Arts Festival that runs from June 21 to 24. For more information, schedule of activities, and list of performers, visit indigenousdaylive.ca.
BALTIMORE (CBS Local) – The Johns Hopkins reconstructive surgery team has successfully performed the first total penis and scrotum transplant in the world.
The transplant recipient is a veteran who sustained injuries in Afghanistan. He is expected to be discharged from the hospital this week after recovering from the 14-hour surgery back on March 26.
“We are hopeful that this transplant will help restore near-normal urinary and sexual functions for this young man,” W.P. Andrew Lee, M.D., professor and director of plastic and reconstructive surgery at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, said in a release.
The penis and scrotum came from a deceased donor. Nine plastic surgeons and two urological surgeons were involved in the transplant surgery.
Johns Hopkins has more on the revolutionary procedure on their website.
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India breaks a new record launching 104 satellites into orbit on a single rocket. It is the most number of satellites to be launched by a country in a single mission. Russia previously held the record launching 37 in 2014. The satellites were taken into orbit aboard the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle which took off from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in India’s eastern Andhra Pradesh region
YEREVAN, AUGUST 14, ARMENPRESS. President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev hosted the heads of government of the member states of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) who arrived in Astana to participate in the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council’s session on August 14, TASS reports.
Before the session Nazarbayev welcomed the PMs and invited them to visit the EXPO-2017.
The Kazakh President said there are many economic issues in the Council’s session agenda and wished productive work to session participants.
The session will be attended by Prime Ministers of Kazakhstan, Armenia, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, as well as Chairman of the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission Tigran Sargsyan.
According to the foreign ministry of Kazakhstan, the session will focus on key issues of the Eurasian Economic Union’s digital agenda, the free trade zone deal with Iran and the draft agreements on pension provision of employees of the EAEU member states.
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (AP)  Republican congressman Dana Rohrabacher says a 71-year-old staffer was knocked unconscious Tuesday during an anti-Trump gathering at his Huntington Beach office.
A statement says district director Kathleen Staunton fell and hit her head Tuesday when a protester yanked open a door as she was leaving the office. She reportedly was taken to a hospital.
But a member of the group Indivisible 48 says it didn't happen that way.
Aaron McCall says members were slipping Valentine's Day cards under the closed office door when a staffer suddenly opened it, hitting a 2-year-old girl, then slipped on the cards and fell down.
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McCall says the woman never lost consciousness and was helped inside by another staffer.
The girl wasn't hurt.
Police came but there were no arrests.
Two men accused of having a cannabis farm in a Blackpool hotel containing drugs with a potential street value of more than half-a-million pounds have made their first appearance at court.
The defendants, from Vietnam, are said to been growing the drugs in the Avente Hotel, Albert Road, with seven rooms each containing up to 100 cannabis plants and one room containing 50 plants.
Bui Nghia, 42, and Nam Tien Nguyen, 45, who gave the Avente Hotel as their address, are charged with producing cannabis and illegally using electricity on December 6.
The court proceedings were relayed to the defendants by an interpreter via a telephone language line through speakerphone.
Prosecutor, Pam Smith, said it was alleged the case involved commercial cultivation of cannabis. Patrick Nelligan, defending, said they would not indicate pleas to the offences at that stage. The defendants were remanded in custody to appear at Preston Crown Court on January 10 by Blackpool magistrates.
Darren Kugler, who served as the Division 3 judge in 3rd Judicial District Court, permanently resigned from the bench last month amid allegations he violated the judicial code of conduct, according to court filings obtained by the Sun-Ne Las Cruces district judge permanently resigns from bench LAS CRUCES - Darren Kugler, who served as the Division 3 judge in 3rd Judicial District Court, permanently resigned from the bench last month amid allegations he violated the judicial code of conduct, according to court filings obtained by the Sun-Ne Check out this story on lcsun-news.com: http://lcsun.co/2lhnC5v LAS CRUCES - Darren M. Kugler, who served as the Division 3 judge in 3rd Judicial District Court, permanently resigned from the bench last month amid allegations he violated the judicial code of conduct, according to court filings obtained by the Sun-News.
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ATLANTA -- Thousands remain without electricity across the Deep South days after a winter snowstorm snapped power lines across the region.
At least 18,500 homes and businesses in Georgia were still in the dark Monday, according to Georgia Power and Georgia Electric Membership Corporation.
Metro Atlanta got several inches of snow Friday and Saturday, while some areas farther north saw up to a foot of snowfall.
Utilities in Louisiana reported at least 1,000 customers were still waiting for power to be restored. Mississippi had about 700 outages and Alabama roughly 500.
Several school systems closed Monday in Georgia because of a lingering threat of icy road conditions.
The unusually heavy December snow storm brought flurries to New Orleans and dumped several inches in Mississippi and Alabama.
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May 2 Anadarko Petroleum Corp
* Anadarko issues statement regarding Firestone accident
* Provides statement regarding Frederick-Firestone Fire Protection District's results of investigation into accident in firestone
* Says "Last week we shut in our vertical wells in oak meadows area and throughout basin"
* Will also continue to work with Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission on additional steps or actions agency deems necessary Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting by Debanjan Bose)
Britain's film academy has expelled movie mogul Harvey Weinstein, after suspending him last year over sexual misconduct allegations.
The academy, known as BAFTA, said Friday that "following the suspension of Harvey Weinstein's BAFTA membership in October 2017, BAFTA has formally terminated his membership, effective immediately."
The academy said that although it had benefited from Weinstein's support for its charitable work, his alleged behaviour was "completely unacceptable and incompatible with BAFTA's values."
Police in the United States and Britain are investigating allegations of rape and sexual assault against Weinstein, once one of Hollywood's most powerful players.
Scores of women, including well-known actresses, have accused Weinstein of sexual assault or harassment. He has been fired by the film company he founded with his brother Bob and expelled from Hollywood's movie academy.
On Thursday, Joe Arpaio, the contentious former sheriff who is running for a Senate seat in Arizona, took to Twitter to clarify news reports circulating about an interview he did with an anti-Semitic publication known for attempting to sow doubt about the Holocaust.
"It was brought to my attention I gave interview to publication that supports antisemitism," Arpaio, a Republican, wrote about his latest interview with the American Free Press, which occurred in January. "I was unaware and don't support that view point."
But it was at least Arpaio's fifth interview with the weekly, which traffics in stories like "Meet The Man Who Invented The Holocaust," about Nobel Peace Prize-winning author and Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel.
John Terry will leave Aston Villa after just one season after the club was unable to gain promotion from the Championship.
Been a pleasure to play along side you JT. All the best for the future pic.twitter.com/3KJwGlhyY7 — Ahmed Elmohamady (@Elmo_27) May 30, 2018
"John is a true leader and was everything and more that we hoped," an Aston Villa statement read. "Hugely popular and influential in the dressing room, he played a real captain’s role in creating the incredible bond the players shared with our supporters, and vice-versa.
"We hope he looks back on his time with Villa fondly and we wish him the very best as his career moves forward."
Samoa Joe vs. Seth Rollins Announced For WWE Payback, Updated Card
Seth Rollins vs. Samoa Joe has been added to the April 30th WWE Payback pay-per-view from San Jose, California.
Below is the updated Payback card going into tonight’s RAW:
House of Horrors Match for the WWE Title
Bray Wyatt vs. Randy Orton
WWE United States Title Match
Chris Jericho vs. Kevin Owens
WWE Cruiserweight Title Match
Austin Aries vs. Neville
RAW Tag Team Title Match
Cesaro and Sheamus vs. The Hardys
Seth Rollins vs. Samoa Joe
Rodgers rushed three times for two yards and brought in his only target for 13 yards in Thursday's 19-14 loss to the Patriots.
With the return of Doug Martin, Rodgers played on only 13 snaps (18 percent), trailing both Martin (26 snaps) and Charles Sims (32 snaps) in opportunity by a significant margin. However, given that the Bucs were behind throughout the second half and also likely wanted to see plenty of Martin in his first game back, his reduced participation is likely just an outlier. Moving forward, both Rodgers and Martin are likely to see a bump in snap count, while Sims is unlikely to be as involved in games when Tampa isn't facing a prolonged deficit.
Britain's information commissioner says she is using all her legal powers to investigate the handling of personal data by Cambridge Analytica and Facebook.
Commissioner Elizabeth Denham is pursuing a warrant to search Cambridge Analytica's servers. The company allegedly used data mined from Facebook to help Donald Trump win the 2016 presidential election.
She told BBC on Tuesday she is also investigating Facebook and has asked Facebook not to pursue its own audit of Cambridge Analytica's data use. She says Facebook has agreed.
Denham said the prime allegation against Cambridge Analytica is that it acquired personal data in an unauthorized way.
Chris Wylie, who once worked for Cambridge Analytica, was quoted as saying the company used the data to build psychological profiles so voters could be targeted with ads and stories.
Andrew Bogut spent 13 years in the NBA, but ultimately decided to return to his native Australia to continue his career.
Andrew Bogut spent 13 years in the NBA, but ultimately decided to return to his native Australia to continue his career.
The NBL's Sydney Kings announced Sunday that the veteran big man will be joining their squad.
Bogut also seemed to confirm the news, retweeting the Kings' photo with the caption "Bingo!"
Bogut, 33, became a sensation in the United States when he became the first Australian to be selected No. 1 overall in the NBA draft. The Bucks took him in 2005, where he spent seven seasons.
He then signed with the Warriors, where he earned a championship ring in 2015. He most recently played part of last season with the Lakers, but was waived in January.
Throughout his NBA career, Bogut averaged 9.7 points and 8.7 rebounds.
WE sang and sipped. On January 25 at Skippy’s BGC, the BusinessMirror celebrated the launch of the newly-expanded and renamed Millennial Universe page: an 8-page tall boy insert called “Y2Z,” which also includes the new addition of the SoundStrip page, as well.
Revamping the “The Millennials” page to Y2Z—the platform you’re holding now—is significant since Generation Y (Millennials) are composed of those born from 1982 to 2000 and the newer generation Z are those born from 2001 to 2012. The goal is to attract most, if not all, of the younger generation, to read not only online content but also print ones like the BusinessMirror. The members of these generations are also encouraged to contribute to the page.
“They can write about any topic under the sun, may it be a personal piece or a discussion on free education to anything else that concerns and affects the youth,” Dennis Estopace, editor of the Millennials page, said.
Seventy years ago, India achieved political freedom from the British. It has, against the odds, maintained its unity and independence for these fraught decades. This is no mean achievement, given that few expected such success from the fledgling Indian state. But this minimal success — the maintenance of political freedom — has not been expanded upon in all these decades. In particular, Indians who have been granted political freedom have continued to be deprived of other aspects of freedom. The independence celebrated on August 15 is a strictly unidimensional thing. The ...
Police in north Georgia are searching for two thieves who stole thousands of dollars worth of instruments and electronics from a church.
The hurdles are too much. I have never seen it like this. It is only God’s infinite mercy that is sustaining us. Luckily, we have a leadership that is committed to the fight against corruption. If we can’t do it this time, we should forget it, but it can be done.
April 24 (Reuters) - Texas Instruments Inc:
* TI REPORTS 1Q18 FINANCIAL RESULTS AND SHAREHOLDER RETURNS
* Q1 EARNINGS PER SHARE $1.35
* Q1 REVENUE $3.79 BILLION VERSUS I/B/E/S VIEW $3.65 BILLION
* Q1 EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW $1.11 — THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S
* SEES Q2 EARNINGS PER SHARE $1.19 TO $1.39 INCLUDING ITEMS
* SEES Q2 REVENUE $3.78 BILLION TO $4.1 BILLION
* Q2 EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW $1.23, REVENUE VIEW $3.90 BILLION — THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
× Lee By The Sea: Jason Visits Cape May For July 4th
Jason Lee took a trip to Cape May, New Jersey for Independence Day!
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Winter is here. And while we loathe to get out of our warm beds and ache for a warm cup of coffee/tea/hot cocoa and a fire, we also love the chilly sight of white magical snow. Which is why, even if you don't have access to snowflakes and snowballs at the moment, we've tried to bring the snow to you, through snapshots from across the world. Of course, these are best viewed while sitting cozily wrapped in a blanket sipping any hot beverage of your choice!
A snow covered phone box in Marlow, England. (Source: AP)
Mumbai local train between Thane and Airoli on trans harbour line are halted due to crack on the railways track. The reports suggest that both Up and Down line of Mumbai local have been stopped since last 45 minutes.
However, in the morning, an important road bridge with two pedestrian walkways on Grant Road station in south Mumbai was closed after potentially dangerous cracks were noticed.
The Mumbai Traffic Police posted a tweet: “The bridge at Grant Road station has cracked, hence the traffic has been diverted to Nana Chowk towards Kennedy Bridge.”
The bridge was cordoned off at both ends since morning and the urgent repairs were undertaken, even as traffic jams were witnessed at some locations due to its sudden closure.
Major mishap happened yesterday when ROB collapsed in Andheri, which injured five people and all the trains between Andheri to Bandra were called off. Which led to chaos and people were stranded. However the service was resumes late in evening.
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TUNKHANNOCK, Pa. -- Chief meteorologist Kurt Aaron always keeps himself busy.
On Wednesday, he took part in a career fair at Tunkhannock Area High School.
Kurt spoke with students about meteorology and what the team does at Newswatch 16.
Kurt was just one of many presenters at the career day in Tunkhannock.
BRIEF-KKR holds 19.3 pct of GfK shares
* KKR says shareholding quota of the tender offer for Gfk SE amounts to 19.3 percent at the expiry of the acceptance period, additional acceptance period runs from Feb. 16 until March 1, 2017 Source text- http://bit.ly/2kRC17X Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
× 77-year-old man reported missing over the weekend
OKLAHOMA CITY – Authorities are searching for a 77-year-old Oklahoma City man who was reported missing over the weekend.
Police say Robert Wilson was last seen at a home in the 700 block of N.E. 35th around 2 p.m. on Jan. 1.
Wilson requires medication for an aortic aneurysm, police said.
He also has Alzheimers and onset dementia.
The 5’9″ man weighs approximately 160-180 lbs.
He was last seen wearing a grey striped shirt, brown pants and tan shoes.
Police say he does not have access to a vehicle and is believed to be on foot.
If you know of his whereabouts, please contact local police.
The Premier Soccer League (PSL) has called an urgent executive meeting on Thursday to find a solution to Monday's court decision that threw the start of the coming league season into serious doubt.
Judge Denise Fisher granted an order that effectively reinstated Ajax Cape Town into the PSL after the Urban Warriors were initially relegated a few weeks ago.
The executive committee comprises of PSL chairman Irvin Khoza‚ Kaizer Chiefs' chairman Kaizer Motaung‚ SuperSport United chief executive Stan Matthews‚ Black Leopards' chairman David Thidiela‚ PSL acting chief executive Mato Madlala‚ Bloemfontein Celtic chief executive Khumbulani Khonco‚ Bidvest Wits chief executive Jose Ferreira and Rejoice Simelane.
ATHENS – The IMF and World Bank Spring Meeting have put an end to speculation about a possible extension of Greece’s third financial assistance programme, European Commissioner for Economic and Financial Affairs Pierre Moscovici said on Tuesday in an interview with Agence Europe.
The French Commissioner said he was in favor of a semi-automatic mechanism that can guarantee the sustainability of Greek debt after the programme’s scheduled end in mid-August, through debt relief measures and in a way that are linked to rates of growth in the country.
“There have been extensive debates about Greece in Washington with all the parties involved. And I believe there are solid convergence points. The idea of an extension of the bailout programme had fuelled some rumors, but these meetings put a final end to this. All people feel obliged to respect the relevant timetable. In June or July, decisions will be taken. In August, Greece will exit the support program. We have to put this behind us,” Moscovici underlined.
click to enlarge BRUCE WARD State trying to keep his execution possible Monday.
Thehas rejected the state's request to lift the stay the Court put on the execution of Bruce Ward, who was scheduled to die today.Ward's attorneys say that he is mentally incompetent to be executed. He suffers from severe and life long schizophrenia and delusions, according to his attorney.The state had argued that Ward made his claim too late and hadn't sufficiently demonstrated that his mental state deserved further consideration during his original trial.In today's formal order, the Court gave no reason for denying the motion, but indicated that three justices, Karen Baker, Shawn Womack and Rhonda Wood, would have denied the stay.
April 24 (Reuters) - Jiangsu Xinquan Automotive Trim Co Ltd :
* Says it will pay cash dividend of 0.50 yuan(before tax)/share and use additional paid-in capital to distribute 0.40 new shares per share for 2017 to shareholders of record on April 27
* The company’s shares will be traded ex-right and ex-dividend on May 2 and the dividend will be paid on May 2
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/2bQ2rZ
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
German footballer Bastian Schweinsteiger and his wife, Serbian tennis champion Ana Ivanovic, arrive at the 68th Bambi Award media awards ceremony in Berlin, Germany, on Nov. 17, 2016. EPA-EFE FILE/JENS KALAENE
Retired Serbian tennis player Ana Ivanovic celebrated the birth of her first baby boy on Monday with her husband, German soccer player Bastian Schweinsteiger, via both athletes' Twitter accounts.
Ivanovic tweeted a photo of a room decorated with teddy bears and a sign welcoming their child.
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Lehner gave up three goals on 45 shots in Sunday's overtime loss to the Blues.
This was the second straight overtime defeat for Lehner, who played very well in both outings. He may only have one win in his last five appearances, but Lehner is doing everything he can to try and turn things around for Buffalo. The 26-year-old owns a decent .910 save percentage, but it's his 6-12-4 record that poses a problem for fantasy goers. Lehner holds some fantasy value due to his heavy workload, but it might be best to shy away from him until the team improves their play.
Please join the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation for an update on the corporation and Alaska LNG project. Light refreshments will be provided.
When: Tuesday April 25th, 2017, 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm (presentation starts at 6:30 pm)
Where: Seward Community Library and Museum, 239 6th Ave. Seward, AK
For more information contact (907) 330-6360 or go to this web page: https://agdc.us/events/alaska-lng-community-meeting-seward/
Voting in the Kentucky Primary is coming to a close as we are just an hour away from polls closing at 6 p.m.
Monday, the Daviess County Clerk's Office told us they expected about a 20 percent turnout rate. But poll workers here say that this primary seemed slower than usual.
On Tuesday, the clerk's office said they believe the final voter turnout percentage will end up being 17, or 18 percent.
One local couple shared their opinion and how grateful we all should be to have the right to vote.
"We have a grasp on what this is all about, and we also have a grasp of the various candidates and feel compelled in certain cases to give our support," explained Susie and Bill Tyler, Daviess County voters. "Whether it's the primary or general election or, there's always something important going on in your community."
For the latest election results and numbers, click the following link: Kentucky Primary Election Results.
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About Pabulum Dementia Cafe - Costessey
Pabulum Dementia Cafes provide support to people with dementia and their carers in a relaxed, cafe-style setting. A Pabulum Dementia Cafe provides a chance to meet others, enjoy activities and gain support. Reminiscence items are used to aid interaction, conversation and laughter. Carers may remain with those they care for throughout the session, or break away into another room to discuss issues relating to their caring role and provide mutual support. As well as being a great place to socialise, the Cafes are also a source of information and advice. Age UK Norfolk's information and advice services are also available and can provide contact to other relevant support organisations. In response to specific issues the Pabulum coordinator will arrange for specialists to visit the Cafes to talk about relevant services, support or facilities. Age UK Norfolk offers support to communities wanting to set up their own Dementia Cafes.
Just one country in eight is on track to meet goals set for 2025 — but the prevalence rate was cut to 20% by 2016, from 27% at the start of the millennium
The Hall of Fame Class of 2018 was announced Saturday night and former Indianapolis Colts running back Edgerrin James, who was a finalist, did not make it for the second time since he’s been eligible.
The inductees include wide receivers Randy Moss and Terrell Owens, linebackers Ray Lewis, Robert Brazile and Brian Urlacher, former general manager Bobby Beathard and safety Brian Dawkins, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Hall of Fame, Class of 2018: Randy Moss, Brian Urlacher, Ray Lewis, Brian Dawkins, Terrell Owens, Jerry Kramer, Robert Brazile and Bobby Beathard. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 3, 2018
This was James’ second time being a finalist but he was unable to get in. Given his career statistics, however, he should be on his way to Canton soon.
He will, though, have to wait another turn to get his gold jacket as the inductees were reported Saturday night for the Class of 2018.
Related Information on NFL Honors 2018 Awards show
Woman shot during elementary school dismissal in Virginia
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (AP) — Authorities say a woman picking up a child at a Virginia elementary school was hit by a bullet.
Portsmouth Public Schools spokeswoman Cherise Newsome told WVEC-TV that Douglass Park Elementary School remained on modified lockdown late Monday, following the shooting, as staff and students were on campus for after-school programs. Emergency dispatchers had received a call about the shooting around 4:30 p.m.
The woman hasn't been identified, but the station described her as a parent of a student. She was hospitalized, and Portsmouth police Detective Misty Holley says the extent of her injuries is unclear.
Further details haven't been released.
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Information from: WVEC-TV, http://www.wvec.com/
There were some tense moments in Wetaskiwin May 29 as a lockdown was placed on the composite high school, but police investigation revealed there was no threat.
According to RCMP spokesperson Cst. Christine Hepburn, “On May 29, 2018 at approximately 10:30 a.m Wetaskiwin RCMP were made aware of a possible threat in the parking lot of Wetaskiwin Composite High School.
“Police attended the location where the high school was placed on lock down for a short time. Five youths were located and arrested. The school lock down was lifted once the individuals were located.
“WCHS placed the school on lock down for approximately 30 minutes to ensure the safety of the students and the staff. The lock down was in place until all parties were satisfied that there was no threat.
“The investigation determined that there was no viable threat to the school and consequently no charges were laid. The school will be dealing with the students involved in this situation.”
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RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — President Donald Trump is weighing in on Virginia’s governor’s race.
Trump attacked Democrat Ralph Northam on immigration issues in a tweet late Thursday, accusing Northam of “fighting” on behalf of violent MS-13 gang members. Trump urged Virginians to vote for Republican Ed Gillespie.
Gillespie — a consummate Washington insider — has sought to keep Trump at arm’s length throughout the campaign while also trying to rally Trump supporters with hard-edged attacks on Northam over immigration.
Northam responded on Twitter he’s been expecting Trump’s attack and asked supporters for donations.
Virginia is just one of two states electing governors this year, a swing state contest viewed as a possible referendum on Trump’s first year in office.
MS-13 has become a target of Trump in seeking support for a broader immigration crackdown.
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One person is dead and another was injured in a crash on May 24, 2018. (NLVPD/Twitter)
A man who died after crashing into a parked truck in North Las Vegas was identified Tuesday.
The Clark County Coroner said 29-year-old Felipe Venegas died from blunt force injuries to his head and neck. According to police, Venegas crashed into a parked truck just before 5:30 a.m. at Tonopah Avenue and Pecos Road on May 24.
RELATED: North Las Vegas police investigating deadly crash
A passenger traveling with Venegas was taken to the hospital with critical injuries.
Police said this was the 13th traffic-related fatality in North Las Vegas' jurisdiction.
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Memory care facilities are specialized living arrangements for seniors with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias who can no longer communicate well or take care of themselves.
Some facilities are free-standing. However, many patients also require other services provided by nursing homes and assisted living facilities. As a result, many nursing homes and assisted living residences include include separate on-site units for dementia care.
The San Diego Elder Law Center has compiled a list of conditions to think about as you consider different options. When you are touring a memory care residence, ask yourself if it meets these criteria:
CHECKLIST
Britt wasn't claimed on waivers, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
Britt's contract ensure he wouldn't be claimed, but that doesn't mean he won't draw interest if he's willing to settle for a much smaller salary. At the very least, he'll get a shot with a new team in the offseason, after catching just 18 of 37 targets for 233 yards (6.3 per target) and two touchdowns in nine games with the Browns. Britt was actually one of the more efficient receivers in the league in 2016 with the Rams, catching 68 of 111 targets for 1,002 yards (9.0 per target) and five touchdowns.
According to TMZ.com, WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair is in a medically induced coma and is preparing for surgery.
Flair was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit in Atlanta, GA on Saturday and the situation has worsened. As of this writing, it’s unknown the type of procedure Flair will be undergoing, but it will be happening “momentarily”.
As noted, Flair is reportedly in the hospital for heart related issues, and his manager announced Flair is facing “tough medical issues.” Fellow WWE Hall of Famer Michael Hayes added the following on Flair’s condition:
Pippa Middleton just met her new nephew.
Kate Middleton's younger sister visited Kensington Palace on Tuesday. The royal baby's aunt wore a pink coat and turtleneck for the occasion and shielded her eyes with a pair of sunglasses.
According to a source, Pippa arrived at Kensington Palace around 11 a.m. and left at about 12:50 p.m. The insider said she appeared to be in a "very happy mood."
Kate and Prince William welcomed their third child on April 23.
"Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge was safely delivered of a son at 1101hrs. The baby weighs 8lbs 7oz," Kensington Palace tweeted on Monday. "The Duke of Cambridge was present for the birth. Her Royal Highness and her child are both doing well."
This is the Denver7 breaking and developing news blog. Throughout the day, this story will be updated with both minor and large breaking news events that our readers care about. Check back as we continue to update this story.
3:41 p.m.: Police in Arvada are asking for your help to find a missing 14-year-old boy who was last seen in the area of 87th and Chase Drive Saturday at around 10 a.m.
Troy Allen Kessinger, 61, Adair County, KY/Oklahoma native He was a member of Flatwoods Separate Baptist Church and a farmer. He was a native of Shawnee, OK, and a resident of Columbia, KY, at the time of his death.
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April 3 Applied Materials Inc
* Applied Materials - on April 3, issued notice to redeem all of 7.125 pct senior notes due 2017 of which $200 million aggregate principal amount is outstanding
* Applied Materials Inc - notes will be redeemed in accordance with their terms on May 4, 2017 - SEC filing
* Applied Materials - intends to use portion of net proceeds from issuance of its senior unsecured notes on March 31, 2017 to fund redemption of notes Source text: (bit.ly/2ouSIJp) Further company coverage:
Dec 12(Reuters) - CCCG Real Estate Corp Ltd
* Says co’s Kunming-based unit set up land development project JV with partner
* Says unit is holding 70 percent stake in the JV
* Previous news was disclosed on Dec. 11
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/M85c34
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
Bunnell High School’s Post Prom Committee is seeking donations for this year’s Post Prom event Friday, May 4, at the Sports Center in Shelton.
The committee is looking for gift card donations to restaurants, stores, gas cards, etc. to be raffled off at the end of the night to seniors. They also need monetary donations in any amount to help defray the cost of the venue.
Checks are payable to BHS Post Prom. To make a donation, send it to Bunnell High School, 1 Bulldog Blvd, Stratford, CT 06614, and write “c/o Post Prom” on the envelope, or contact the following committee members: Judy Grib, [email protected]; Kim Auten, [email protected] or Michelle Moore, [email protected]
Major Douglas Hudson with Galveston County Sheriff's Office, told KLTV they have found a body matching the description of Palestine woman who went missing Monday. The body was discovered around 6:30 a.m., Tuesday, "we do not have a confirmation on the identification until a medical examiner completes his examination," Major Hudson said.
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A Tampa program is about to be replicated across the country. The goal is to help improve the outlook and success of at-risk kids.
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About Music & Memory Salvation Army
Music and Memory is a group for anyone affected by dementia. It is open to anyone in the Warrington area and aims to improve the lives of people with dementia and their carers through singing. The group provides companionship and reduces social isolation sometimes associated with a diagnosis of dementia and provide a couple of hours of friendship and fun.
China, one of the five major states possessing nuclear weapons, is thinking of joining U.N. talks on a treaty outlawing nuclear arms starting late March in New York, diplomatic sources said Wednesday.
China has heard the views of countries promoting the treaty such as Austria and Mexico in a meeting earlier this month ahead of the start of negotiations at the U.N. headquarters, the sources said.
A senior official of the Chinese Foreign Ministry who was at a disarmament-related international meeting in Mexico City admitted Wednesday that China is considering joining the talks, but said a final decision has yet to be made.
GYPSUM — The Villas at Cotton Ranch has sold out in both Phase I and II of the company's design with Slifer Designs finishes. The third and final phase cannot be built fast enough to meet demand, so the company is taking right of first refusal on future builds.
Sites are available, many with water views of the creek adjacent to this golf community.
New floorplans for these two- and three-bedroom homes will feature amenities including master suites with spa baths that occupy the entire upper level and/or first floor master suites; two and three balconies or patios; one- and two-car garages and low-maintenance living.
The homes are sized at 1,850 and 2,710 square feet with prices ranging from $439,000 to $525,000.
For more information, call The Villas at Cotton Ranch Marketing Director Jeanne Landreth, 970-361-3619 or go to http://www.villasatcottonranch.com.
Pompeo likely to face a tough confirmation hearing for secretary of state. Rich Edson reports from the State Department.
Nevada is without a top federal prosecutor, following the resignation of veteran U.S. Attorney Daniel Bogden in Las Vegas.
Trisha Young, a spokeswoman for the prosecutors' office, said Monday that Bogden's last day was Friday.
That was the day the Justice Department announced that U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions sought the resignations of 46 U.S. attorneys remaining from President Barack Obama's administration. Many other Obama nominees had already left.
Bogden was appointed twice as top prosecutor in Nevada, and served a total of 14 years.
He was first appointed in 2001 by President George W. Bush, who fired him and several other U.S. attorneys in 2007.
Obama reappointed Bogden in 2009.
First Assistant U.S. Attorney Steven Myhre is serving as interim head of the office, pending a new appointment.
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BROOKLYN, MI — The final race weekend of the season at Michigan International Speedway is in the rear view mirror.
From racing on the track to fun in the campgrounds, there was plenty to see all over the speedway.
Here are our 25 favorite photos from MLive staff photographer Jake Crandall.
Manchester United and Manchester City have discovered the identity of their opponents for the next round of the Champions League.
For the first time in their history, United will face Spanish side Sevilla in a competitive fixture, while City have been handed a two-legged tie against Basel.
Both sides topped their groups and were rewarded with draws that saw them avoid the competition's biggest names and both Jose Mourinho and Pep Guardiola will be hoping to progress much further.
United and City will both play the first leg away from home, with games scheduled to be played on either 13/14 or 20/21 February. Second legs at Old Trafford and the Etihad Stadium will be played on 6/7 or 13/14 March.
Elsewhere, Chelsea were drawn against Barcelona, Liverpool take on Porto and Tottenham face Juventus as five English teams aim to make the quarter finals.
Scroll down for all the draw details and reaction LIVE from Nyon.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Leaders of social conservatives are expressing elation over President Donald Trump's decisions on two issues they see as tied to religious freedom.
Trump is allowing more employers to opt out of no-cost birth control for workers. His administration is also issuing sweeping religious-freedom directions that could override many anti-discrimination protections for LGBT people and others.
The president of the conservative Family Research Council, Tony Perkins, says the changes demonstrate the president's commitment to undoing the anti-faith policies of the Obama administration and restoring true religious freedom.
The changes have outraged liberal advocacy groups. The president of the National Women's Law Center, Fatima Goss Graves, says the administration is telling employers, "If you want to discriminate, we have your back."
Several groups are planning to challenge the birth-control rollback in court.
PsycheDelight, a social theatre company made up of people who met in the Calais refugee camp known as the ‘Jungle’, have devised a tragicomedy play, Borderline, about their experiences which premiered at this year’s Brighton fringe festival. We meet three of the show’s main actors, who are all facing extradition from the UK, and see how they are using laughter as an anecdote to their struggles.
PsycheDelight are crowdfunding to take Borderline on tour
Huddersfield Town were beaten 2-0 by Manchester United at Old Trafford today.
The Terriers battled well in the first half, but fell behind after the interval to a Romelu Lukaku close-range strike.
Alexis Sanchez rounded off the scoring shortly afterwards after converting the rebound from his own penalty, which Jonas Lossl had saved.
The loss sends Town into the bottom three for the first time this season, and David Wagner will be looking for a response when they take on Bournemouth in their next Premier League fixture.
Here we'll bring you live updates from the post-match press conference, with Jose Mourinho and David Wagner due to face the media.
I too often find myself getting stuck when it comes to more advanced SQL queries. I have never actively learnt SQL and realise that I don't have a great mental model of how it works. I would like to improve this as it is killing my productivity from time to time.
× Dr. Seuss museum to replace mural after complaints of racism
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — A Massachusetts museum dedicated to Dr. Seuss says it will replace a mural featuring a Chinese character from one of his books after three authors said they would boycott an event due to the “jarring racial stereotype.”
The mural features illustrations from the author’s first children’s book, “And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street.”
The museum, which is located in the author’s hometown of Springfield, said Thursday that the mural will be replaced by images from later books.
Three children’s authors declined an invitation to the museum’s inaugural Children’s Literature Festival, which was set for Oct. 14 before being canceled. After the museum offered to take down the mural, the authors said they would attend, but the museum has not said if the festival is back on.
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A five foot boa constrictor has been found, after being reported missing in the Swansea Valley.
The snake, which is black and silver in colour, was reported missing from a property in the Cwmgiedd area of Ystradgynlais on Tuesday afternoon.
Dyfed Powys Police issued a warning at the time that anyone who witnessed the animal should not approach it, but instead call officers on 101.
They added it was not believed the snake would have travelled far from where it went missing.
Officers warned people living in Cwmgiedd area to keep doors and windows shut, and to keep pets indoors.
Officers confirmed the snake was recaptured late last night.
Oklahoma City police have issued an arrested warrant for a 19-year-old woman in connection with a man's murder.
Officers say Victoria Smith is wanted for questioning in reference to her possible involvement in the December 2016 murder of Matthew Webster, 19.
A warrant on a charge of accessory to a felony has been issued for Smith.
Anyone with any information as to her whereabouts is asked to call the Homicide Tip Line at (405) 297-1200.
Cambria Reds Anhase Martin, Michael Sison and Emi Pena enjoy a victory moment after making major contributions to the Coast All-Stars’ doubleheader wins over the Atascadero All-Stars in Los Osos on Saturday, June 10. Erin Martin
Local residents named to University of Scranton spring 2017 dean’s list
Local residents were among more than 1,600 students who were named to The University of Scranton’s Dean’s List for the 2017 spring semester. The Dean’s List recognizes students for academic excellence. A student must have a grade point average of 3.5 or better with a minimum number of credit hours during the semester to make the Dean’s List.
The students are:
Carson E. Clabeaux of New Woodstock is a senior biology major in the University’s College of Arts and Sciences.
Ryan J. Haley of Cazenovia is a sophomore business administration major in the University’s Kania School of Management.
Hailey V. BeVard of Syracuse is a junior community health education major in the University’s Panuska College of Professional Studies.
The University of Scranton is a Jesuit university located in Northeastern Pennsylvania.
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[India], Feb 3 (ANI): Prime Minister's 'Exam Warriors', a book that he penned to reach out to the students across the country ahead of their exams, will be launched here on Saturday.
The book will be released by External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, in the presence of Prime Minister Modi.
The book has been written to inspire youths to face the difficult moments of examinations and life, with fresh and new energy.
In his monthly radio talk - 'Mann Ki Baat', Mr Modi had requested students to celebrate examinations like festivals to reduce stress.
'Exam Warriors' is published by Penguin India, which runs into 208 pages. Penguin India tweeted a teaser of the book cover and wrote alongside, "Non-preachy, practical and thought-provoking, Exam Warriors by @narendramodi is a handy guide for students in India and across the world. #CoverReveal #TheCountdownBegins".(ANI)
Winning numbers drawn in 'Daily Four-Midday' game
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday afternoon's drawing of the Indiana Lottery's "Daily Four-Midday" game were:
1-4-6-3, SB: 2
(one, four, six, three; SB: two)
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A Reckoning for the FBI
The House memo reveals disturbing facts about the misuse of FISA.
A man has appeared in court in Toronto charged with 10 counts of first degree murder.
25 year old Alex Minassian was arrested after driving a van onto a pavement and into pedestrians yesterday.
10 people were killed and 15 others were injured.
He’s now appeared in court where he’s also been charged with 13 cases of attempted murder.
Mr Minassian didn’t enter a plea and is due back in court on May 10th.
It’s the worst mass killing in Canada in decades.
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March 31 Youngwoo DSP Co Ltd :
* Says it signs 8.06 billion won contract to provide equipments
* Says it did not disclose partner's name
Source text in Korean: goo.gl/P3Af6b
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Ovs says:
* 9-MONTH REPORTED SALES 1.12 BILLION EUROS; SALES EXCLUDING CHARLES VOEGELE DEAL AT 1.03 BILLION EUROS
* 9-MONTH EBITDA UP 9.6 PERCENT TO 138 MILLION EUROS Further company coverage: (Reporting by Milan newsroom)
On June 16, some familiar faces might pop up on TV.
The Joe Murphy Team of Coldwell Banker, which works on Longboat Key, will be featured on HGTV’s “My Lottery Dream Home.” The team provides listings to tour, and the show’s host takes a pair of brothers around Longboat Key. The brothers’ parents won $7 million.
+Turtle Tracks
Week of June 4- June 10
2017 2016
Nests 133 132
False Crawls 90 114
Total as of June 10
2017 2016
Nests 397 312
False Crawls 309 290
Former ROH Champion Adam Cole has signed a deal with WWE, according to PWInsider. Cole will be working the WWE NXT brand.
No word yet on when Cole will make his NXT debut but he is scheduled to start training at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando this week.
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The Rev. Geoffrey Wanjala Munialo hands a rose and gift to Mary Mutua, a youth living with HIV, on Valentine's Day in Nairobi, Kenya, on Feb. 14, 2017.
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Ben Stokes sent a Valentine's Day message to England's fans promising he and new captain Joe Root would make the country fall in love with the team again. After almost five years of Alastair Cook's leadership, England are entering a new era with two of their most exciting and charismatic players to the fore.
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The following are the obituaries that were published in The Republican on Aug. 14, 2017.
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FIVE OAKS, England (Reuters) - Drivers donned their suits and climbed into their cockpits at the weekend for a 12-hour endurance race with a difference: they weren't driving rallying cars, but lawnmowers.
The annual race in Five Oaks, a hamlet in West Sussex, England, started at 8 p.m. on Saturday and saw 51 three-driver teams take to the 1.4 km (0.87 mile) circuit, with the winning team completing 363 laps.
The lawnmowers can reach speeds approaching 50 mph but a week of rain preceding the race left the surface of the dirt track soft and difficult to navigate.
"This track will find out any weak points on a mower," previous winner Andy Rostron told Reuters. For the fifth year in a row the race was won by the Northerners Kick Grass team.
Lawnmower racing came out of a meeting of motor-sport fans in a pub in 1973 who wanted to create an inexpensive class of racing. Teams are forbidden from accepting sponsorship or modifying engines.
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SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — Despite, or maybe because of, technology and social media, life in the 21st century can be isolating and even lonely for some.
That’s especially true with the elderly.
But KRON4’s Maureen Kelly took an in-depth look at some, who are in assisted living communities in the Bay Area, who are finding camaraderie through robots.
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Kirk Cameron started his acting career when he was 11 years old. He became a household name when he played Mike Seaver on the hit sitcom “Growing Pains.”
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RJD national vice-president Shivanand Tewary on Friday met jailed Saharsa leader Anand Mohan in Saharsa jail and fuelled speculation about chances of Mohan’s wife Lovely Anand coming to the RJD fold before 2019 Lok Sabha elections.
Calling it a personal decision to meet a convicted person, Tewary said, “Let me make it clear: it was solely my decision to meet Anand Mohan. I hold that he is innocent — we have worked together in Samata Party.”
Mohan had earlier been with the Samata Party, Bihar People’s Party and also briefly with the JD(U). He has been serving life sentence in the 1994 case of mob lynching of former Gopalganj district magistrate G Krishnaiah.
Tewary said, “I have been in politics for 50 years and…I am sure about my political steps.”
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Islamic banking in Malawi: Muslim Association to hold workshop Thursday
Muslim Association of Malawi (MAM) an umbrella organisation for Muslims in the country will this week hold a one day workshop on Islamic financial …
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The? Phoenix Suns plan to suspend forward? Marquese Chriss?for a game stemming from a verbal confrontation with the team's strength coach, league sources told ESPN.
The incident occurred after Friday night's 129-97 loss to the Utah Jazz, sources say.
An argument broke out over a postgame routine Chriss is required to do, sources say.
The second-year forward played 14 minutes in the game and scored three points.
If this isn't a middle finger to President-elect Trump and the US in general, I don't know what is. Barack Obama has officially withdrawn from the Middle East.
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I know that's been a dangerous probability to rely on recently. Last season, the popular analytics website 538 predicted the Jazz had an 89 percent chance of making the playoffs with just five games remaining in the regular season.
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White (groin) was waived/injured by the Colts on Monday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Assuming he clears waivers, White will revert to the team's injured reserve Tuesday. The Houston native will be stuck on the IR through the end of the season unless he and the team reach an injury settlement.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 3 Midday' game
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday afternoon's drawing of the Iowa Lottery's "Pick 3 Midday" game were:
9-2-3
(nine, two, three)
March 19 (Reuters) - Cellectar Biosciences Inc:
* CELLECTAR BIOSCIENCES GRANTED ORPHAN DRUG DESIGNATION FOR CLR 131 TO TREAT NEUROBLASTOMA
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DUBAI, March 28 Amazom.com has agreed to acquire Middle East online retailer Souq.com,, the two companies said in a joint statement on Tuesday.
The value of the deal was not disclosed.
"By becoming part of the Amazon family, we'll be able to vastly expand our delivery capabilities and customer selection much faster, as well as continue Amazon's great track record of empowering sellers," said Souq.com's co-founder, Syrian-born entrepreneur Ronaldo Mouchawar.
Reuters reported last week that Amazon had agreed in principle to buy Souq.com, the Dubai-based company which was started 12 years ago by Mouchawar. (Reporting by Alexander Cornwell; Editing by Greg Mahlich)
Colbert's Americone Dream Fund committed to give the One America Appeal for Hurricane Relief fund $1,000 for every celebrity #PuberMe photo, garnering $233,000 in donations. With the help of Kroll and his colleagues on the Netflix show Big Mouth, some $100,000 was added, while CBS chef Leslie Moonves matched the combined sum to bring the total to $666,000. The Americone Dream Fund added a second donation of $266,000 due to the #PuberMe pics posted by non-famous people and the grand total came to $999,000.
"If only we had one more awkward celebrity puberty photo, but we just don't," Colbert said.
Or do they?
Miranda then appeared in person, receiving a standing ovation from the studio audience.
"Wait a minute, Stephen," he said.
He then had his #PuberMe video screened, symbolically pushing the campaign total to $1 million.
Here’s a look at the candidates US President is considering over the next few weeks to nominate as chairman of the Federal Reserve, and where they stand on monetary policy:
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The Bolivian government launched on Tuesday a largely Danish-funded $191 million initiative to create three wind farms in the Andean nation.
President Evo Morales signed an executive order authorizing state-owned electric company Ende to establish three wind farms with a capacity to produce a combined 108 MW in the eastern province of Santa Cruz.
"Kim made a decision to let Stephanie go," the source told PEOPLE late this November. "She was a good assistant but when Stephanie wanted to transition into a larger role with Kim's brand and businesses, it just didn't work. Kim gave her the chance, but after a short period of time it became clear that Stephanie just didn't have the knowledge to take on a role like that. Kim made an executive decision to part ways."
Multiple fire agencies are on the scene of a fire at Bordeau Bros. Feed and Fertilizer on the east end of the village of Canton.
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A North-east lifeboat was launched after a reported sighting of a man entering the sea.
The RNLI Peterhead Tamar lifeboat The Misses Robertson of Kintail was requested to launch by UK Coastguard shortly after 1.30pm on Saturday.
A man was reported to have been spotted entering the sea off the golf club beach.
However the call was deemed to be a false alarm with good intent after it transpired the man was a regular swimmer who had gone home before crews arrived.
A spokesman said: “After a search off the river Ugie mouth without finding a casualty, the lifeboat was stood down and returned to the station.”
Update regarding explosion at 42nd St and 8th Ave, in subway: One male suspect is in custody. No injuries other than suspect at this time. Avoid the area. Subways bypassing #PortAuthority and Times Square Stations. Info is preliminary. pic.twitter.com/bEAdjq8mYc
Aug 14 (Reuters) - OVB Holding AG
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* H1 sales provisions 114.5 million eur, down 1.1 percent year-on-year
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It's raised controversy in the past, but the US Navy Explosive Ordinance Disposal Mobile Unit 5 will conduct another underwater detonation training at the end of the month. The training will include the detonation of 5 pounds of explosives at Outer Apra Harbor and 1.25 pounds of explosives at the Piti Floating Mine Neutralization Site one mile north of Cabras Island.
The training is needed to better respond to reports of unexploded ordinance and is authorized under the Marine Mammal Protection Act and Endangered Species Act.
The training is set for June 21st and 22nd.
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Uzbek migrants are proudly flying their country's flag as they compete on the mixed martial arts, or MMA, circuit in Moscow.
Just as Ryan Getzlaf and Jakob Silfverberg returned Monday, another key Ducks player exited.
Corey Perry's right knee collided with Carolina Hurricanes winger Jeff Skinner during the first period, and Perry, the former 50-goal scorer crashed to the ice in a heap.
He lay face-first on the ice for a few moments before he finally gathered himself and slowly skated to the bench with the help of trainers.
Perry was officially termed doubtful to return with a lower-body injury.
If Perry's prognosis is as bad as it looked, it will be another big blow for a Ducks team that seemed to finally be gaining its health.
Perry leads the team with 22 points, and is one of a few key players to skate in all 31 games so far.
The all-star struggled with just 19 goals last season, but he's seemed rejuvenated during this campaign, and was finally reunited with his longtime linemate, Getzlaf, on Monday.
But now, the Ducks' top line might be missing a key component once again.
NOBLESVILLE, Ind. - An online fundraiser has raised nearly $100,000 for a suburban Indianapolis teacher who was shot while tackling an armed student.
A local high school student launched the GoFundMe effort for science teacher Jason Seaman. Officials say the 29-year-old former college football player was shot three times Friday as he tackled the shooter inside his classroom at Noblesville West Middle School.
Donations range from $10 to over $3,000.
Student witness Ethan Stonebraker told ABC News that Seaman ran toward the bullets as students sought cover during Friday's attack.
Seaman was released from an Indianapolis hospital Saturday. The only other person shot, student Ella Whistler, was in critical but stable condition.
Authorities haven't release the shooter's name.
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RAINELLE, W. Va. (WVNS) -- Several fire departments responded to a house fire in the Rainelle Thursday afternoon.
Firefighters said the fire happened around 2 p.m. on Main Street in the McCross area.
Crews with Rainelle, Rupert, Smoot, Quinwood, Glenville, Meadow Bridge Fire Departments responded to the scene.
Investigators with Rainelle said the homeowners were home at the time of the fire but were able to escape the home in time. No injuries were reported.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
Fired FBI Deputy Director McCabe kept notes on his meetings with the president. Fox News senior judicial analyst on why the notes matter.
Arrests
No arrests were reported from Feb. 6-12.
Summonses
2/9 at 9:30 a.m. Mary E. Peters, 35, of Colawicki Drive, North Yarmouth, was issued a summons on North Road by Officer Roger Moore on a charge of operating an unregistered vehicle for 150 days or more.
Fire calls
2/7 at 2:57 p.m. Accident on East Main Street.
2/8 at 6:02 a.m. Hazardous materials investigation on Main Street.
2/8 at 6:11 p.m. Smoke odor investigation on Northwood Drive.
2/11 at 10:39 a.m. Alarm call on McCartney Street.
2/11 at 1:32 p.m. Carbon monoxide alarm on Juneberry Court.
EMS
Yarmouth emergency medical services responded to 17 calls from Feb. 6-12.
NEW YORK (AP) — Scandal-plagued Weinstein Co. files for bankruptcy protection with buyout offer in hand.
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Attorney General Sessions appeared to have a two-pronged strategy for his appearance, which came in the wake of fired FBI Director James Comey's dramatic testimony last week.
The first prong was to defend his own integrity in regards to dealings with Russians. He did this forcefully, right from the start: Any insinuation that he had colluded with Russian agents in the dissemination of leaked Democratic emails prior to the 2016 election is an "appalling and detestable lie," Sessions said in the hearing's opening moments.
The second prong was to avoid saying anything about his dealings with President Trump. This was difficult due to the fact that the president has not invoked executive privilege to prevent his communications with Sessions from becoming public.
Instead, Sessions declined to answer specific questions due to Justice Department policy, and on the grounds that he was preserving for Trump the ability to raise the executive privilege shield in this matter if he so desires.
A Quebec association of osteopaths has launched a petition on the province’s National Assembly website seeking the creation of a professional order for its membership.
The petition by the 1,300-member Ostéopathie Québec was posted last week by Québec Solidaire MNA Amir Khadir and contends that a legally recognized college of osteopaths would end “the climate of uncertainty” that surrounds the practice of osteopathy in this province.
While the association recognizes that Quebec’s Office of Professions has been examining the creation of a professional order of osteopaths for the past three years, it notes that the provincial government has yet to express any position on the creation of a legal framework for its practice.
The association contends a professional order would allow for “better co-operation … with other professional (health care) orders, standardized training, a clearer definition of the requirements linked to the practice of osteopathy and, above all, better protection for the public.”
DUNSTABLE, Mass. (AP) - A New Hampshire skydiver who was blown off course in Massachusetts has been rescued after spending hours stuck about 70 feet (21 meters) up in a tree.
Dunstable police said late Sunday that Aatif Rathad, of Merrimack, New Hampshire, had been removed from the tree more than two hours after rescue teams were first dispatched.
Don Mayer, the airport manager at Pepperell Skydiving Center, tells WBZ-TV that Rathad is an experienced diver who missed the landing area.
Mayer says Rathad was embarrassed, but not seriously hurt. He says there were five other people who jumped from the same plane.
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ST. LOUIS - Snowball is a 10-year-old Maltipoo who is looking for his forever home! He was turned over because of the health of the owner.
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Police: Suspected drunk driver went 100 mph with kid in car
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Police say they arrested a Rhode Island man for driving under the influence while going more than 100 mph with a toddler in the backseat.
State police say they pulled over the 34-year-old man around 12 a.m. Saturday after receiving multiple reports for a possible drunken driver on Interstate 95 in Richmond.
Police say the man had a 3-year-old in the car, and the child has since been turned over to the custody of his mother.
The man is facing several charges, including DUI while a child under 13 was present and no child restraint.
State police say they arrested 50 people over the Memorial Day weekend, including nine for operating under the influence. Of the 52 car crashes reported, none resulted in deaths or serious injuries.
Following the conclusion of eight matches in the round of 16 at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia on Tuesday, below are the final results:
FT: France 4-3 Argentina
FT: Uruguay 2-1 Portugal
FT(P): Spain 1(3)-1(4) Russia
FT (P): Croatia 1(3)-1 (2) Denmark
FT: Brazil 2-0 Mexico
FT: Belgium 3-2 Japan
FT: Sweden 1-0 Switzerland
FT(P): Colombia 1(3)-1(4) England
The winners in the last sixteen have advanced to the quarter-final stage which gets underway on Friday at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium, with Uruguay taking on 1998 champions, France.
Below are the dates and time for the round of 8 fixtures:
Uruguay vs France on Friday, July 6, 3pm.
Brazil vs Belgium on Friday, July 6, 7pm.
Sweden vs England on Saturday July 7, 3pm.
Russia vs Croatia on Saturday July 7, 7pm.
Gardaí investigating if car in serious four-vehicle crash was involved in two earlier collisions
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Gardaí are investigating if a car, which was in a serious four-vehicle collision on the South Quays in Dublin, was involved in two other collisions earlier that day.
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HOUSTON - A viral video marked the end of a PetSmart associate's career in the grooming center at a store in Houston.
The video shows a woman grooming a dog in a rough manner at the PetSmart at 19945 Katy Freeway.
Comments in the video voiced concern over the dog's treatment.
PetSmart released the following statement on the incident:
"This treatment is completely unacceptable and will not be tolerated. The associate is no longer with PetSmart."
Here is the text that accompanied Brooke Vowers' Facebook video:
"Just took my dog to get groomed and as I’m walking out this lady comes up to me and said she’s been waiting for an hour to see who’s dog this was because of how mean the groomer was to her and that she called corporate . She sent me this video i am sick to my stomach about it and will not be going back !!!!!!!!!hope CHARLOTTE BARNES enjoys the video of her wonderful service PLEASE SHARE"
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MLTnews presents the latest in a series of video interviews by Teresa Wippel of 2017 local election candidates. Today, we hear from candidates for Edmonds School District Board of Directors District 2: incumbent Ann McMurray and challenger Mitchell Below.
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Restaurant Group Plc (RTN.L) finance chief, Barry Nightingale, is set to leave the company after less than a year in the role, Sky News reported on its website.
Nightingale's departure is set to be announced as early as Friday, Sky News also reported. bit.ly/2pWHdak
Restaurant Group named Nightingale, the former head of Monarch Airlines [MONA.UL], as its finance chief in June last year.
The owner of the Frankie & Benny's chain said last month it would seek to offer better value and improved service to win back customers after reporting lower annual profit in 2016.
The company, which operates more than 500 restaurants and pubs in Britain, has put the brake on expansion plans until it is sure that its brand and location strategy is 'sufficiently robust'
Restaurant Group was not immediately available for comment.
(Reporting by Parikshit Mishra in Bengaluru; Editing by Toby Chopra)
× Comedian Ralphie May dead at 45
LAS VEGAS, NV. – Comedian Ralphie May was found dead Friday morning in Las Vegas, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
May had been battling pneumonia, which forced him to cancel dates over the last month. Earlier Friday morning, his body was found at a private residence in Las Vegas, his manager told The Hollywood Reporter.
The cause of death is cardiac arrest, she said.
May was 45 years old.
May rose to stardom after he finished in second during the first season of Last Comic Standing in the early 2000s.
The comic was in the middle of a nationwide tour.
May is survived by his wife, Lahna Turner, and two children.
Dana Telsey, Telsey Advisory Group CEO, and Brian Nagel, Oppenheimer senior retail analyst, debate whether to buy into discount or luxury retailers into 2018.
The First meeting of the Board of Directors of the company for the Financial year 2017 – 2018, held on Tuesday, the 18th April 2017 at the registered office at #29, Mookathal Street, Purasawalkkam, Chennai – 600 007 from 12.00 PM to 12.30 P.M. has approved the following a)The Board of Directors approved the publishing of Audited Financial Results of the company for the Quarter ended 31st March 2017 on or before 30th May 2017, accordingly, the publication of unaudited results is dispensed with. b)The Board Considered, discussed and approved the compliances related to the quarter ended 31.3.2017 along with the ongoing business propositions.Source : BSE
NEW YORK, May 30 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks ended higher on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 and Dow registering their biggest daily percentage gains since May 4, as signs emerged of an easing of political turmoil in Italy and a surge in oil prices boosted energy stocks.
Based on the latest available data, The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 306.47 points, or 1.26 percent, to 24,667.92, the S&P 500 gained 34.16 points, or 1.27 percent, to 2,724.02 and the Nasdaq Composite added 65.86 points, or 0.89 percent, to 7,462.45. (Reporting by Caroline Valetkevitch Editing by James Dalgleish)
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A Fair Lawn man was arrested and accused of bringing a hammer to a local pub following an assault, but was stopped by customers before he could use it, police announced on Monday.
Francis Schneider, 53, was arrested around 1:30 a.m. Saturday upon returning to JJ's Pub and Grill on Broadway, according to Fair Lawn Sgt. Brian Metzler. Schneider allegedly came back with the hammer following an earlier assault, according to Metzler.
Schneider was charged with aggravated assault and weapon possession, Metzler stated.
An email sent to Metzler seeking additional information was not immediatly answered.
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This is to inform you that the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held today i.e. 30th May, 2018 has inter alia approved Audited Financial Results (Standalone and Consolidated) for the Fourth Quarter and Year ended on 31st March, 2018.The Meeting commenced at 4.00 P.M. and ended at 6:30 P.M.This is for your information and records.Source : BSE
Family searching for missing Racine girl
Family of 17 year-old Cheyenne Kostrzewski is asking for your help to locate her. She weighs 230 and is 5’9. She was wearing purple over white Jordan jacket and black with white accent shorts. Red converse high tops for shoes. She has two tattoos. A panda on the right outside ankle and a daruma doll on her left middle forearm. Last seen leaving home in the area of 10th and Center She said she was going for a walk last night (10/5) and never came back. She does not have her medication with her at this time. Anyone with information is asked to contact Racine County Dispatch at 262-886-2300.
TUCSON, Ariz. (WDTN) – Station Border Patrol agents recently seized two bundles of marijuana catapulted across the border from Mexico.
While patrolling an area east of the Douglas Port of Entry on February 10, agents noticed several people on the south side quickly retreating from the fence as they approached.
When agents arrived at the fence they found a catapult system attached to the south side of the border fence. They searched the area and located two bundles of marijuana.
Agents contacted law enforcement authorities in Mexico who responded to investigate. U.S. Border Patrol agents dismantled the catapult system which was seized by Mexican authorities. Border Patrol agents took possession of the marijuana that weighed more than 47 pounds.
By TERESA M. WALKER
AP Sports Writer
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - De'Aaron Fox scored 18 points, and No. 8 Kentucky won its third straight Southeastern Conference Tournament championship by beating Arkansas 82-65 on Sunday.
The Wildcats (29-5) added their 30th tournament title all-time to their 48 regular season championships in convincing fashion.
The Razorbacks couldn't string together points the way they usually do, not with Kentucky answering every big bucket with its own run. The big spurt came as Kentucky scored 13 straight points to end the first half and into the opening minute of the second that turned a three-point lead to a 46-30 edge.
Arkansas (25-9) fell to 1-6 in this championship, having lost to Kentucky for the second time in three years.
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Highway 1 has been closed in both directions between Salmon Arm and Sicamous, B.C. due to a mudslide.
The road was shut down five kilometres east of Canoe around 9 p.m. on Monday.
Drive BC said there is no estimated time of reopening and that an assessment is in progress.
A detour is available via Highways 97B and 97A.
An update is expected at 6:00 a.m. PT.
Fresh infighting has rocked MDC-T in Masvingo, where senior party officials have started jostling for the Masvingo Urban seat ahead of next year's harmonised elections. Most MDC-T senior officials in the province are reportedly positioning themselves to represent the party in Masvingo Urban, which is believed to be a "safe" seat by virtue of it being in an urban area that the opposition party regards as its stronghold.
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VANCOUVER, B.C.: July 4, 2018 – Wednesday’s weather will see the clouds pull back to allow for more sun to shine through.
There will be a bit of a breeze near the water in the late morning and afternoon. Temperatures will hit 23 in most parts of Metro Vancouver, though it will creep closer to 30 inland. Expect increasing clouds in the evening, with a chance of showers.
Weather: Vancouver, B.C.
Today: Mainly sunny, windy near the water. High of 23, except 30 inland.
Tonight: Increasing cloudiness in the evening. Chance of showers late in the evening, low of 16.
Tomorrow: Mainly cloudy, with a chance of showers int e morning. High of 24, except 28 inland.
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SUSSEX COUNTY, Va. (AP) — Three people have been killed and two others injured in a three-vehicle crash in which police say alcohol may have played a role.
Virginia State Police said the accident happened just after 3 a.m. Sunday on Route 460 in Sussex County.
Police said a Kia Soul was traveling eastbound when the driver, Christy Allen, crossed the center lane, hitting a Honda Accord head on. Allen and her passenger, Roquisha Shonta Broady, were killed.
A passenger in the Honda, Dequincy Lamar Jackson, of South Chesterfield, died on impact. The driver suffered major injuries.
A third car, a Toyota Scion, struck the Honda in the rear. That driver suffered minor injuries.
In a statement, state police said alcohol “was a contributing factor to the cause of the accident.”
All three people who died were not wearing seatbelts.
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Far more people are boarding Guelph Transit buses than in the past – and some of them are even paying to do it.
New figures from the transit agency show that 759,053 trips were taken via Guelph Transit in September, compared to 524,692 in September 2016.
Transit officials say the 44 per cent increase is reflective of recent changes to the city’s bus routes, which took effect at the start of September.
“We’re meeting our goal to put buses where and when people need them the most,” Guelph Transit general manager Mike Spicer said in a press release.
Broken out by route, three out of four University express routes saw their ridership double year-over-year. Even some routes that didn’t see significant changes saw passenger loads increase by 40 per cent or more.
While the number of rides taken was up by 44 per cent, the number of fares paid increased by only 15 per cent, as other riders used monthly or student passes.
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PS4 software update 5.53-01 is available to download for your PlayStation.
The latest PlayStation 4 system update - and the second one released this month - makes improvements to the recently released 5.50 update.
Unfortunately, however, new features are absent from the firmware update, so you still can't change your PSN name.
Instead, PS4 firmware update 5.53-01 has been released in a bid to "improve system performance".
What's strange about this particular patch is that you don't have to restart your PS4 after the update.
Likewise, the update only weighs in at around 70MB, so it shouldn't be too much of an inconvenience.
Hopefully this will be true of future PlayStation updates released by Sony.
Feb 14 exceet Group SE:
* exceet grants potential buyer of a significant equity stake who contemplates a tender offer to shareholders of exceet Group SE opportunity to conduct a due diligence
* According to provisions of letter of interest, potential buyer is considering to acquire Greenock's stake at a price of 3.90 euros to 4.00 euros ($4.14 - $4.25) per share
* In addition, potential buyer is considering issuing a tender offer to all shareholders of exceet Group SE, subject to certain conditions precedent
* Board of Directors of exceet Group is not yet able to assess, whether conditions precedent for acquisition of Greenock's stake by potential buyer and for tender offer to shareholders of exceet Group SE will be met or not Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9420 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
Red Dwarf star Chris Barrie will make an appearance at Telford's Comic Con in February, it has been announced.
The Hanover-born actor, who plays Arnold Rimmer in the scifi series, will meet fans at the International Centre attraction.
See Chris Barrie in Red Dwarf here:
The 56 year old has starred in almost all episodes of the series which began back in 1992.
He will be available for autographs and pictures at the one-day event which takes place on Saturday, February 11.
The show will run from 9.30am till 5pm.
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A former high school football coach has pleaded no contest in Hutchinson County to embezzling thousands of dollars from the team. Thirty-year-old Tony Axtell, of Sioux Falls, changed his plea from not guilty to no contest in court Monday.
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AOL has announced that it is discontinuing its pioneering Instant Messenger chat platform after 20 years of service.
An article on AOL's website posted Friday says AOL Instant Messenger will be discontinued on Dec. 15. AOL says it's shutting down the program because its focus is "on building the next generation of iconic brands and life-changing products."
Users can still use the program until Dec. 15. After that date, users won't be able to sign in.
AOL Instant Messenger was wildly popular in the late 1990s and early 2000s and claimed more than 100 million registered users in 2001. Its popularity as a communication tool waned amid the rise of text messaging, Google Chat and social networking sites.
A message on an easel placed outside Buckingham Palace has confirmed the birth of a royal baby boy, but well-wishers are eager to hear his name. Rough cut (no reporter narration).
Fast food restaurants are always trying to one up each other with the next best thing which has become harder while also trying to be on the healthier side or at least providing the consumer with a healthy option.
McDonald’s is testing a new burger in Finland, that could change the game. The “McVegan” burger is a meatless soy patty and can even be served with vegan fries. It’s in the testing phase right now and if it’s successful, could roll out nationwide. Here’s what it looks like…
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After five months of raids targeting Montreal’s North and South Shores that saw the seizure of evidence aimed at breaking a drug trafficking network allegedly linked to the Hells Angels, the Sûreté du Québec as well as officers from the Montreal police department carried out a series of arrests in regions across the province on Tuesday morning.
La Presse reports that Michel “Sky” Langlois, a founding member of the Hells Angels Quebec chapter, is among those taken into custody in an operation police say could see “dozens” of suspects arrested before its completion.
The SQ has scheduled a news conference in Montreal to provide details of the operation.
This story will be updated.
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Meals on Wheels volunteer Ron Shepherd delivers a meal Monday to Beulah Booker in Southeast Decatur. More photos at decaturdaily.com.
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[India], Apr 24 (ANI): A shocker came in from Madhya Pradesh on Tuesday after reports surfaced about a school in Damoh stores food, utensils for mid-day meal in toilets.
While the toilets are being used as a food storage facility, the meal is prepared outside the toilet.
The authorities are using toilets as places for preparing food as there is no separate kitchen space available.
When the headmaster of the government school was confronted with the situation, he shifted the blame onto the concerned self-help group.
MP Minister Gopal Bhargav said that a probe will be initiated into the matter and action will be taken against the people responsible for this. "Something like this shouldn't happen. I'll order for probe today itself. It'll have to be seen if it's due to corruption. Action will definitely be taken. It's tough to monitor to all groups who prepare food for schools. Mechanism is being put in place," he said. (ANI)
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One group of ducks had never known the light of day. They had spent their entire lives locked up in a squalid cage in the most harrowing of circumstances. After their rescue, they were broken. But when they saw water for the first time, it was clear the animals still had some fight left in them.
Woodstock Farm Sanctuary is a charity located in the hamlet of High Falls in New York. As part of its work, the organization rescues farm animals. It then brings them to the safety of its idyllic sanctuary, which lies just 90 minutes north of New York City.
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During the warmer months, the farm opens its doors to the public. The organization invites guests to interact with animals and build bonds with their fellow living creatures. Its main aim is to get as many people as possible treating animals as friends rather than food.
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People who deliberately refuse to be part of history, regrettably continue to die in their innocence, and unnoticed.
By: Osabarima Darko
PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks have put outfielder David Peralta on the paternity leave list after the birth of his first child.
Arizona also recalled right-hander J.J. Hoover from Triple-A Reno on Monday.
Peralta turned 30 on Monday and became a father when his wife, Jordan, gave birth to a girl named Sofia.
Peralta is hitting .303 with 12 homers and 41 RBIs in 103 games this season.
KYBURZ, Calif. (AP)  A key mountain route between Sacramento and South Lake Tahoe is closed indefinitely because of a series of mudslides.
Caltrans said Monday that crews are clearing three major slides and several smaller ones along a 30 mile stretch of State Route 50.
The highway is closed in both directions between the communities of Pollock Pines and Strawberry in El Dorado County. Workers on steep slopes are contending with hillsides that are sodden and loose from recent storms.
The Sacramento Bee reports (http://bit.ly/2l40aGI) a mudslide Sunday near Kyburz was more than 400 feet long.
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The Guardian Angels of Baltimore held a vigil on New Year's Eve for all the homicide victims in Baltimore City in 2016.
The group has been monitoring homicides there since 2006; and every year, they speak to organizations about the people who were killed.
This year, the Guardian Angels decided to do something different. They hosted an open vigil at their headquarters and lined the yard with 318 paper headstones with the name, age, dates and cause of death for each person who died at the hands of violence.
"It would be great if this was the last year that we would have to do something like this," said Marcus Dent, Regional Director of the Guardian Angels in Baltimore. "But we did this because we wanted the community to come out and we wanted them to take a look at this yard and to see that these people did not die in car accidents or drug overdoses or even illness; they died by homicides in Baltimore City."
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NBC10's Randy Gyllenhaal is live at Olney Charter High School where the students and faculty are collection donations to help Puerto Rico. Olney Charter is requesting that the following items be donated at the school, located at 100 W. Duncannon Avenue Friday:
Medical Supplies
• Pain Relievers
• Rubbing Alcohol/Peroxide & Band Aids
• Baby Products like Diapers & Wipes
• Feminine products
• Insect Repellant
• Batteries
Non Perishable Food & Beverages
• Canned Foods
• Crackers
• Snack Bars
• Individually Packaged Items
• Bottled Water & Sports Drinks
You can learn more, or discuss partnerships and major donations by contacting the Community Outreach Department of Olney Charter at (215) 456-3014 ext. 10420, or the head of the Outreach Department, Jennifer Nieves, at 267-836-2249.
May 2 II-VI Inc:
* II-VI Incorporated reports fiscal 2017 third quarter earnings; established record bookings and revenue; sees strength in all segments
* II-VI Inc - qtrly earnings per share $0.35
* Qtrly total revenues $244.98 million versus $205.11 million
* II-VI Inc - outlook for Q4 is revenue of $245 million to $252 million and diluted earnings per share of $0.33 to $0.37 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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This year Cramahe Township is holding it’s Canada Day celebrations on Thursday June 29th.
They will be held in Victoria Square in Colborne from 4:30pm to 6:30pm. There is a free BBQ and cake along with games for the kids.
This is followed at 6:30pm by the regular Thursday evening Music in the Square concert.
The singing of O Canada and cutting the cake will commence at 6pm sharp.
Hope to see you there celebrating Canada’s 150th birthday!
Feb 14 MCUBS MidCity Investment Corp:
* Says it to buy two properties that located in Tokyo for 8,700 million yen and 5,000 million yen respectively on March 22 and April 6 respectively
* Says it to sell property that located in Osaka at price of 1,700 million yen on March 27
Source text in Japanese: goo.gl/UsF8sz
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May 2 Crestwood Equity Partners Lp:
* Crestwood announces first quarter 2017 financial and operating results; new bakken expansion projects to support record arrow volumes; delaware permian nautilus gathering system on-track for early in-service date
* Crestwood Equity Partners Lp - Crestwood's revised FY 2017 net growth capital budget is expected to be $225 million to $250 million
* Crestwood Equity Partners Lp qtrly net loss per limited partner unit $0.62
* Crestwood Equity Partners Lp qtrly total revenues $828.1 million versus $536.0 million
* Crestwood Equity Partners Lp- Crestwood remains confident in previously provided fy 2017 guidance ranges for adjusted ebitda and distributable cash flow
* Crestwood Equity Partners Lp - expects current capital projects to begin generating meaningful cash flow contributions beginning in 2018 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Uber said Monday it is cooperating with police following a deadly accident involving one of the ride-share company’s self-driving cars in Arizona.
The Uber vehicle was in autonomous mode, with an operator behind the wheel, when it hit a woman walking in the street in the city of Tempe, according to the San Francisco-based company.The victim was hospitalized and later died from her injuries.
“Our hearts go out to the victim’s family,” an Uber spokesperson told AFP. “We are fully cooperating with local authorities in their investigation of this incident.”
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TV presenter Keith Chegwin has died at the age of 60 following a long illness, his family has said.
The star, best known for hosting children's game show Cheggers Play Pop, died at home after battling a progressive lung condition.
A statement from his family said: "We are heartbroken to share the news that Keith Chegwin sadly passed away following a long-term battle with a progressive lung condition, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, which rapidly worsened towards the end of this year.
"Keith died peacefully at home shortly after midnight on the 11th of December. His wife Maria, his daughter Rose and his son Ted were by his side.
"We would like to take this opportunity to thank Severn Hospice for the kindness, support and care they have shown us all over the last few weeks.
"Keith was a loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend. We would respectfully ask to be left to mourn his passing in private."
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At least two poachers were killed by forest guards in Assam’s Orang national park on Tuesday, an official said. The guards also recovered a .303 rifle, 10 bullets and an axe. Assam’s Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife) Bikash Brahma confirmed on Tuesday that the poachers had entered the park with the intention to kill one-horned rhinos.
“The incident took place around 1 am today (Tuesday). The forest guards heard a gunshot and launched an operation immediately. The poachers fired at the guards when asked to surrender. Two poachers were killed in the ensuing gunfight,” Brahma said. Located at the northern bank of Brahmaputra river, Orang National Park has an area of 78.81 square km. There are over 100 one-horned rhinos in the park.
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The government and the Guyana Power and Light Inc (GPL) are being asked to defend their decision to award a $4.6B contract to a Chinese group for the rehabilitation of the power company’s low and medium voltage distribution network, which one of the bidders says was “improperly” done.
Acting Chief Justice Yonette Cummings-Edwards has ordered the government and GPL to show why the High Court should not hear the application by rejected bidders Fix-It Depot, which is contending that the contract was awarded to China National Machinery Import and Export/China Sinogy Electric Engineer-ing Co. Ltd “in flagrant breach” of the Procure-ment Act and the bid invitation as it did not meet the tender evaluation criteria.…to continue reading this article, please subscribe. Already a subscriber ? Sign In.
The 30-day correlation between the daily return of the S&P 500 index and the average daily return of the FAANG stocks (Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix and Google) was about 0.93 as of midday Monday.
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New video released by the Royal Thai navy shows 12 boys and their football coach who are trapped in a cave in the northern Chiang Rai province.
A caption posted with the video, taken on July 3, read that the boys wanted to "say hello to the people who are waiting outside the cave".
The youngsters, wrapped in foil blankets, appear to be smiling and introduce themselves.
The navy also wrote in the caption that the boys have more energy after eating.
A further video showed Thai Navy Seals and medical personnel tend to the group, who may need to learn how to scuba dive to escape the flooded tunnel system.
Interior Minister Anupong Paochinda told the Bangkok Post the rescue mission may need to be completed ahead of the bad weather forecast for later this week.
The group was found on Monday after nine days trapped in the cave by rising water.
Crews are battling a fire at a condo complex in Norwalk (Norwalk Police)
Emergency crews from multiple towns are battling a fire at a condo complex in Norwalk.
The fire broke out at a complex at 100 Richards Ave., and has prompted evacuations to an adjacent condo complex as well.
Norwalk Police LT. Paul Resnick said people are being urged to avoid the area, as Richards Avenue and Connecticut Avenue (Route 1) are closed.
No injuries have been reported.
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Large Fire at Condo Complex
100 Richards Ave Norwalk
Norwalk, Rowayton & Darien FD's on scene
Norwalk Police evacuating adjacent condo complex
Please Avoid the Area — LT. Paul Resnick (@NPD_PIO) December 11, 2017
Crews from Norwalk, Rowayton, Darien and Stamford are at the scene.
Stay updated with Eyewitness News as more information becomes available.
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By Amanda Wicks
For Valentine’s Day, D.R.A.M. has found his soulmate and it just so happens to be a puppet that look just like him.
Related: Neil Young is Working with Rapper D.R.A.M.
D.R.A.M. released the new video for his single “Cute,” and in it he discovers his puppet doppelgänger in a convenience store’s toy aisle. The look of sheer joy on his face when he sees his felt twin is enough to melt any heart on this love-happy day.
The two go strolling around New York, where the puppet ends up getting more play than D.R.A.M. Each lady he passes blows him a kiss, and he ends up taking one out to dinner and snuggling up to watch a movie with the other. But all’s well that ends well. Each lady turns out to have a puppet doppelgänger too, so D.R.A.M.’s puppet finds love with them while D.R.A.M. finds love with the ladies.
WASHINGTON (AP) – New week’s stunning solar eclipse in the United States will generate as much science as oohs and aahs.
From the discovery of helium to proving Einstein right, great science often comes out of eclipses.
NASA and others will monitor next Monday’s eclipse with an armada of satellites, airplanes, balloons and citizen-scientists looking up from the ground. Scientists will focus on the sun, but they will also examine what happens to Earth’s weather, to space weather, and to animals and plants on Earth as the moon totally blocks out the sun.
The moon’s shadow will sweep along a narrow path, from Oregon to South Carolina.
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Located in St Francisville, Louisiana, the famous plantation is believed to be buried on a Tunica Indian burial ground, and is considered to be one of the most haunted places in America.
One of the ghosts that has q reputation on the grounds is that of attorney William Drew Winter, who was shot by a stranger and died climbing up the stairs.
A group of women recently visiting the plantation were taking a group selfie, and upon checking the photo afterwards, noticed an additional visitor in the background.
What you think? Ghost, hoax or reflection of light?
MOSCOW (AP) — The Russian military has hosted a delegation of United Nations officials at its main anti-mine facility.
The United Nations' delegation was led by Jean-Pierre Lacroix, a French diplomat who serves as the U.N. Under-Secretary-General for peacekeeping operations.
The Russian Defense Ministry said they discussed prospects for cooperation and joint action with the U.N. during Monday's visit.
Lacroix hailed the Russian expertise in mine clearing operations. He noted that the U.N. expects to develop cooperation with Russia in the area of peacekeeping.
Col. Igor Mikhailik, the head of the anti-mine center outside Moscow, briefed the U.N. delegation on the Russian field engineers in Syria, where they cleared over 6,500 hectares (more than 16,000 acres) of land and more than 17,000 buildings from mines.
92.7 BIG FM, one of the largest radio network in India, in association with Drishti Foundation is paying a musical tribute ‘Jaane Kahan Gaye Wo Din’ to Hindi Cinema’s Greatest Showman, Shri. Raj Kapoor. The event would be taking place on Saturday, 2nd June, 8.45 pm, at Master Dinanath Mangeshkar Natyagriha, Vile Parle, Mumbai.
The fabulous show by visually impaired artists from Drishti Foundation will be commemorating his 30th death anniversary. Drishti Foundation aims at creating strong foothold for millions of visually impaired people across India. The tribute is a part of its initiative to bring employment to visually challenged fraternity and their constant endeavour of displaying their talent to the fullest potential across platforms. The initiative is led by visually impaired executive trustee of Dhrishti Foundation, Priyesh Jain and his team.
Come and enjoy the evergreen songs from movies of Shri. Raj Kapoor as exceptionally talented artists showcases an amazing display of heart throbbing music.
The Lilongwe Principal Resident Magistrate Court yesterday (today) dismissed the extradition case against suspected Rwandan genocide convict …
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New Delhi: External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Monday held talks with her Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on key bilateral issues.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi meets External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj in New Delhi. pic.twitter.com/FHntQZw2ez — ANI (@ANI) December 11, 2017
According to sources, all issues of mutual interest were discussed between the two leaders.
This is the first high-level visit from China after the Doka La standoff this summer.
Wang is in New Delhi to attend the Russia-India-China trilateral,
He will also attending an India-China cultural event on Monday evening.
The foreign ministers of Russia, India and China (RIC) are in New Delhi to deliberate on a range of pressing regional and global issues, including ways to tackle the threat of terrorism and extremism, at the key meeting of the grouping.
× Univ. of Iowa proposing annual 7 percent tuition increases
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — The University of Iowa is proposing a 7 percent increase in tuition annually for five years.
The Iowa City Press-Citizen reports university President Bruce Harreld told a Board of Regents Tuition Task Force on Monday that the school was recommending the annual 7 percent increases. If approved, the increases would raise tuition from $7,486 for the upcoming year to $10,537 by the fall 2022 semester.
Harreld also proposed raising nonresident undergraduate tuition by just over 2 percent annually for the next five years.
Iowa State University and the University of Northern Iowa also have proposed tuition increase to meet rising costs at a time of falling state support.
Pieridae Energy Ltd. is developing the Goldboro LNG facility in Nova Scotia, which will be equipped to handle LNG carriers of up to 250,000 cubic metres. It also has exploration work under way at its majority interest Bourque property in Quebec targeting natural gas, condensates and oil. It caught our eye that three insiders have spent a total of $92,105 picking up shares in the public market as the stock rallied 28.0 per cent over the past month. The 18,400 shares were purchased at an average price of $5.00.
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Who are the most likely players to leave Southampton this summer – and where are they going?
Southampton survived by the skin of their teeth last season, finishing three points above to relegation zone in 17th.
Mark Hughes is likely to be given funds to invest in the squad after securing survival, although the Saints boss faces a fight to hold onto his star men.
Football Whispers have identified the five players most likely to leave St Mary’s during the summer transfer window, with Tottenham looking the most likely destination for more than one squad member.
Take a look through the gallery to reveal the most likely Southampton departures and their next destinations this summer – according to Football Whispers.
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According to a joint press release from the Harrisonburg and Rockingham County fire departments, the fire season runs through the end of April. "During this time frame, forest fuels - such as leaves, grass and tree limbs - are dry and highly flammable," the release says.
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - Fujifilm Holdings Corp
* Says it repurchased 3.3 million shares for 15.73 billion yen in total, from Jan. 4 to Jan. 31
* Says this was part of the share repurchase plan announced on Aug. 30, 2017
* Says it accumulatively repurchased 9.8 million shares for 45.15 billion yen in total as of Jan. 31
Source text in Japanese:goo.gl/TQPYay
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BOULDER, Colo. — A 17-year-old survived a 30-foot fall while climbing the first Flatiron in Boulder Tuesday evening.
According to the Boulder County Sheriff, the teen was visiting his sister from Saudi Arabia at the time. He lost his footing and fell about 30 feet.
Authorities received the call reporting the fall at 7:07 p.m. Tuesday.
A number of agencies responded. Rocky Mountain Rescue slowly carried the teen out of the area. He had minor injuries and was taken to the hospital.
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Police are looking for a 15-year-old girl who has been missing from the Staffordshire Moorlands since Friday.
Widad Tchagnaou was last seen in Leek on May 15.
Police are asking anyone who has seen her to contact them as soon as possible
A Staffordshire Police spokesman said: "We are appealing for help to find missing 15-year-old Widad Tchagnaou.
"Widad, who lives in the Moorlands, was last seen around 1:30pm in Leek on Friday 25 May. At the time she was wearing a red polo t-shirt and a black skirt.
"She is described as black, 5ft 6ins tall, of slim build, with brown eyes and shoulder-length brown hair."If you have seen Widad or have information as to her whereabouts please call us on 101 as soon as possible."
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After hearing this, you won’t be surprised that Florida Georgia Line and The Backstreet Boys ended up collaborating.
While both members of the group are fans, FGL’s Brian Kelley told Stylz and Roman backstage at Wrigley Field this past weekend that he actually had a BSB poster on his wall growing up.
They also talked to Tyler Hubbard, who just found out that his wife is pregnant with a girl, when they originally thought they were having a boy!
They also reveal to Stylz and Roman what’s on their iPods currently, what’s next for them musically and more!
Manaea (5-6) allowed four runs on four hits and a walk with three strikeouts over five innings in a loss Wednesday to the Rays.
Manaea was primarily the victim of one bad pitch that turned into a three-run home run off the bat of Rob Refsnyder in the third inning. Other than that, Manaea was solid, as he induced 11 swinging strikes in 95 pitches and walked one batter (or less) for the eighth time in 12 starts. Unfortunately, home runs continue to be Manaea's big problem, as Refsnyder's blast was the 10th home run Manaea has allowed. Despite the resulting 1.2 HR/9, Manaea has a solid 3.60 ERA, so it's easy to be optimistic about what he is capable of if he can find a way to keep the ball in the yard. Manaea's next start will come Tuesday against Texas.
Vazquez is out of the lineup Tuesday against the Blue Jays, Sean McAdam of BostonSportsJournal.com reports.
Vazquez doubled in Sunday's contest, but his batting average on the season still sits at a lowly .211 mark. He'll head to the bench for a night off, allowing Sandy Leon to pick up a start behind the plate.
April 24 (Reuters) - First Commonwealth Financial Corp :
* FIRST COMMONWEALTH ANNOUNCES RECORD FIRST QUARTER 2018 EARNINGS; INCREASES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND 12.5%
* Q1 ADJUSTED CORE EARNINGS PER SHARE $0.24
* Q1 EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW $0.24 — THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S
* CORP - DECLARED A COMMON STOCK QUARTERLY DIVIDEND OF $0.09 PER SHARE, WHICH IS PAYABLE ON MAY 18, 2018
* CORP - DIVIDEND REPRESENTS A 12.5% INCREASE OVER PREVIOUS QUARTER
* CORP - QTRLY NET INTEREST INCOME (FTE) $60.2 MILLION VERSUS $52.8 MILLION Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reuters.Briefs@thomsonreuters.com)
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Milwaukee city attorney’s office will prosecute Democratic state Sen. Lena Taylor for disorderly conduct.
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HOLBROOK, N.Y. — A motorcyclist was killed in a crash on Long Island early Wednesday.
At about 12:20 a.m., a man operating a 1995 Harley Davidson motorcycle was traveling south on Veterans Memorial Highway near the Sunrise Highway overpass.
The motorcycle left the roadway and struck a metal barricade, police said.
The operator, identified as John F. Greene, 49, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The motorcyclist was impounded for a safety check.
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Police and coastguard were called to help search for a missing child
The seven-year-old was reported missing near the Sandcastle in South Promenade at around 6pm on Sunday.
The child was found before PCSOs and coastguard arrived at the scene
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The Guam International Airport Authority board of directors approved on Nov. 30 two incentives for fiscal 2018 in response to a slump in the Japanese tourist market since early September. The incentives aim to halt further decline in air services from Japan and to encourage airlines to add new flights and routes.
The first incentive is a 10% reduction of operational fees for existing flights between Guam and Japan, effective Feb. 1, 2018. Operational fees include landing, apron use, loading bridge use, arrival and departure fees. GIAA estimated that offering this incentive . . .
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Greg Kelly may need more than a therapy dog after his encounter with the lovable 'Professor Bunsen Honeydew,' the first full-time therapy dog at the Kravis Children's Hospital at Mount Sinai.
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A statement from the Supreme Court said a request to stay a ruling from the Pennsylvania state Supreme Court had been denied without comment or recorded dissent. | Jacqueline Martin/AP Photo Supreme Court turns down GOP request to stop Pennsylvania congressional map
The U.S. Supreme Court today denied Pennsylvania Republicans' request to stop the imposition of new congressional districts ahead of the 2018 midterms.
A statement from the court said a request to stay a ruling from the Pennsylvania state Supreme Court had been denied without comment or recorded dissent. The state Supreme Court ruled the previous map, drawn by Republicans in the state Legislature, was a partisan gerrymander that violated the state's constitution.
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INS Trishul on Friday thwarted a piracy attempt on Indian ship MV Jag Amar in Gulf of Aden. The piracy bid was foiled at around 12:30 noon on Friday.
One AK-47 and one magazine with 27 rounds was reportedly recovered from the ship. The cargo ship MV Jag Amar was going to Jubail in Saudi Arabia when the piracy attempt took place.
An operation is reportedly on by naval special forces to capture 12 suspected pirates.
Somalian pirates had captured an Indian ship for a week in April this year.
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Wyoming lawmakers plan to introduce legislation to keep more offenders out of prison for many nonviolent crimes and save the state corrections department money. Wyoming has one of the nation's lowest repeat-offender rates but above-average incarceration rates, Joint Judiciary Committee co-chair Sen. Leland Christensen, an Alta Republican, told the Casper Star-Tribune .
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A Hazleton man was sentenced Friday by U.S. District Court Judge Malachy E. Mannion to serve two years in prison on a charge of conspiracy to make false statements to a federally licensed firearms dealer.
According to U.S. Attorney David J. Freed, Amaury Guzman-Escobar, 31, admitted that he and another individual — Crystal Muentes, 34, of Scranton — provided false information regarding the purchase of two firearms from Dave’s Gun Shop in Drums on June 1 and 17, 2016, and a subsequent purchase of a firearm from Ed’s Sports Shop in Tamaqua on June 17, 2016.
Two of the firearms purchased by Guzman-Escobar and Muentes were later recovered in the mail by postal inspectors in Puerto Rico, a news release from Freed’s office states.
Mannion also ordered that Guzman-Escobar be supervised by a probation officer for three years after his release from prison.
The judge had previously sentenced Muentes to two years of probation.
Chicago police: Teen shot after aiming gun at officer
CHICAGO (AP) — Police say an officer shot a 17-year-old boy who approached his patrol car with a gun on Chicago's South Side.
Family members say Kevon Purell is in serious condition at a hospital following the shooting Monday night.
Purell's mother, Irma Burrage, says she's puzzled about what happened. She says she gave her son a gift card to get food at McDonald's.
Police spokesman Al Stinites says the officer shot Purell after the teen pointed a gun at him. A gun has been recovered.
Burrage tells the Chicago Tribune "it doesn't make sense." She says aiming a gun at police is "suicide."
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BATON ROUGE —U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy’s staff will host constituent assistance events in four north Louisiana parishes Tuesday through Thursday.
Members of Dr. Cassidy’s staff will be available to meet with Louisiana residents seeking help with federal agencies, including obtaining Social Security, Medicare and veterans’ benefits.
GRANT PARISH CONSTITUENT ASSISTANCE EVENT
9 to 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Office of State Representative Terry Brown, 510 Main St. in Colfax.
WINN PARISH CONSTITUENT ASSISTANCE EVENT
11 a.m. to noon Tuesday, at the office of State Senator Gerald Long, 9671 Hwy. 84 in Winnfield.
LASALLE PARISH CONSTITUENT ASSISTANCE EVENT
1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday, at the LaSalle Parish Courthouse, 1050 S. Courthouse St. in Jena.
ALLEN PARISH CONSTITUENT ASSISTANCE EVENT
9 to 10 a.m. Thursday, at the office of Mayor Gene Paul, 333 E. 6th Ave. in Oakdale.
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WASHINGTON — A Pentagon spokesman says the two U.S. soldiers killed Sunday in Iraq were casualties of a U.S. artillery "mishap."
The spokesman, Army Col. Rob Manning, said an Army artillery unit was firing on an Islamic State mortar position "when a mishap occurred." He said there is no indication that IS played a role in the deaths. In addition to the two soldiers killed, five others suffered injuries that Manning said were not life-threatening.
The spokesman said he could provide no other details because the incident is under investigation. The names of those killed have not been publicly released.
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CHICAGO — The Chicago Police Department says an off-duty officer fatally shot a man in an incident on Chicago’s Northwest Side.
The shooting happened around 9 a.m. Monday in the 2500 block of N. Lowell.
Off-duty officer involved in a shooting at 2500 blk of N LOWELL. No injuries to officer. offender transported to hosp. Details to follow. — Anthony Guglielmi (@AJGuglielmi) January 2, 2017
The man, only described as being in his 30’s, was taken Illinois Masonic Hospital in critical condition and was later pronounced dead, according to police.
The officer was not hurt.
It’s not clear yet why the officer fired at the man.
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17 still missing after Indonesia boat fire kills 23
JAKARTA, Indonesia -At least five ships and a number of speedboats and rubber boats are combing the water off the coast of Indonesia's capital, looking for signs of 17 people reported missing after a ferry fire that left at least 23 dead.
Officials say the Zahro Express was carrying more than 260 people, mostly Indonesians to a resort island.
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Cano went 3-for-4 with a double and a run in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Angels.
Despite an uninspiring offensive team performance, Cano generated another solid effort at the plate. The veteran second baseman now has a five-game hitting streak, a stretch that includes a trio of multi-hit efforts and doubles in four straight contests. The only missing element from Cano's red-hot August (.362/.434/.511) is the long ball, as he hasn't slugged a home run since July 22.
OCEAN CITY, Md. (AP) - A preliminary report on a fatal plane crash last month off coastal Maryland has determined the Cessna 172S was destroyed on impact after hitting the water.
The report issued Thursday by the National Transportation Safety Board noted other details leading up to the Feb. 28 crash off Assateague Island, but investigators are still piecing together what caused the plane with two passengers to crash.
The Daily Times of Salisbury reported that the NTSB report said the plane left from Martin State Airport in Baltimore. Preliminary radar data shows the plane descended from 2,000 feet to 700 feet before radar coverage was lost.
Rescue personnel found the plane and the body of one person, identified as Marcson Ngwa. Passenger Benica Mesha Richards-Robinson, of Gwynn Oak, Maryland, is still missing.
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-- At least 12 people have died in a huge fire at a London high-rise building . That toll is expected to increase, officials say. Residents were trapped when all 24 floors of Grenfell Tower were engulfed in flames. Questions were raised about whether new exterior cladding contributed to the rapid spread of fire.
-- The Federal Reserve raised a key interest rate by a quarter-point, signaling that the central bank believe the US economy is on solid ground.
[India], Feb 3 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reached Guwahati to inaugurate the Global Investors' Summit -'Advantage Assam' on Saturday.
The Prime Minister was received by Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, along with other officials.
The two-day event, starting today, will showcase the state's manufacturing opportunities and geostrategic advantages to foreign and domestic investors.
The Summit has been organised by the Assam Government, in association with the industry body the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), aiming to position the state as India's Expressway to Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries.
There is number of focus sectors, identified by the state, which includes agriculture and food processing, organic farming, bamboo, handloom, textile and handicrafts, inland water transport, riverfront development and logistics. (ANI)
FOX NEWS’ SHEPARD SMITH TORCHES NUNES MEMO AND REPUBLICAN ATTACKS AGAINST THE FBI
Fox News host Shepard Smith lambasted House Intelligence Committee chairman Devin Nunes for promoting the idea that corruption exists within the FBI and the Department of Justice.
Smith said the controversy over a memo purporting to detail illegal activities by the Obama administration could be a “partisan mass distraction.”
Republicans and Democrats have been at odds over the significance of that memo and whether it should be released to the public.
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Butler had 22 points (9-17 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-3 FT), eight rebounds, five assists and two steals in 40 minutes during Sunday's 97-92 victory over the Mavericks.
Butler was everywhere Sunday, helping the Timberwolves to a tough victory over Dallas. His slow start to the season is now a distant memory, as he continues his resurgence back into form. He looks like a completely different player of late, seemingly more aggressive on both ends of the floor. He has now played over 40 minutes in five consecutive games, a sign that he is healthy and free of any injury concerns.
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DUPONT - Funeral services for Dora Aucoin Gaspard will be held on Monday, August 14, 2017 beginning at 1 p.m. in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Dupont. Burial will take place in the Immaculate Conception Mausoleum. Escude' Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Ms. Gaspard, 77, resident of Dupont, passed away on August 11, 2017 in Opelousas General Hospital. She was born on July 31, 1940.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Gaspard; son, Timmy Gaspard; parents, Roman and Jane (Miller) Aucoin; and sisters, Eula, LouElla, and Grace.
She leaves to cherish her memory her sister, Della Norris of Cottonport.
For four years, photographer Amanda Lucidon was the only female photographer on the White House staff tasked with covering Mrs. Obama.
YOUR DAILY DOSE OF 'D'AWW' This Husky Puppy Is So Itty Bitty He Can't Stop Tripping Over His Owner's Footprints In The Snow
To be a little puppy in a big, snowy world ain't easy, but it sure is fun.
A road in Westbourne has been cleared after a broken-down vehicle partially blocked it this morning.
The incident affected Emsworth Common Road Both ways between B2148 Horndean Road and Woodberry Lane.
Travel reports indicate that police were on route to investigate and the traffic has now been cleared.
After coming under fire for promoting fake news, conspiracy theories, and misinformation around events like the Parkland school shooting, YouTube says it will take a number of steps to fix the problem. But the Google-owned video platform still seems to be trying to have its cake and eat it too when it comes to being a media entity.
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KENT, Ohio — A freshman football player died Tuesday after a morning workout at Kent State University.
The Portage County coroner confirmed the death of Tyler Heintz Tuesday evening.
Kent State University released the following statement:
Today, the Kent State University family mourns the tragic loss of one of our student-athletes, freshman football player Tyler Heintz. Tyler was transported to a local hospital by paramedics this morning following football conditioning drills at Dix Stadium. The cause of death is not yet known.
Tyler was from Kenton, Ohio, and planned to study marketing and entrepreneurship in the College of Business Administration. Tyler was recruited as a rising star on our offensive line.
Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with Tyler’s family and friends, as well as Coach Haynes and the team, our athletics staff and our student-athletes.
James Johnson says he is letting his agent take care of the offseason but that being with the Heat feels like home and that it loves being with the team.
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Lindback was reassigned to AHL Milwaukee on Monday.
This is now the third time this season that Lindback has been yo-yo'd between the AHL and NHL in order to give No. 2 goaltender Jusse Saros an opportunity to stay fresh by starting games in the minors. There's no reason to give Lindback any fantasy lineup consideration unless he's recalled in the event of an injury to the netminders ahead of him on the organizational depth chart.
Actor Shahid Kapoor, who has a daughter with wife Mira Rajput, finds women superior to men in many ways.
"No man can match up to what a mother does. Women are superior to men in so many ways. Let's learn to appreciate them. And learn to show them love. Every day," the 35-year-old actor tweeted on Wednesday.
The actor welcomed daughter Misha on August 26 last year.
On the film front, Shahid is working on filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali's "Padmavati" alongside Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh. He will also be seen in "Rangoon", which has been directed by Vishal Bhardwaj.
"Rangoon", which also stars Saif Ali Khan, is set during World War II. Co-produced by Viacom 18 Motion Pictures and Sajid Nadiadwala under his banner Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, "Rangoon" is slated for release on February 24.
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Arguably the star name of Rías Baixas, Pazo Señorans is famous for its Selección de Abada Albariño which is aged for at least 30 months before bottling. Yet this wine more than proves it can turn its hand to younger, fresher styles. Green-fruited and with lively, bracing acidity, it’s an ideal partner for seafood.
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Dallas Police Department SWAT team members say they told a sniper that a robot would be carrying a phone — not explosives — down the long hallway where he had holed up during a standoff after his ambush attack that killed five officers on July 7, 2016.
The SWAT members tell The Dallas Morning News about the construction of the bomb that was instead taped to the back of a book and fastened to the robot before being detonated and killing Micah Johnson. The 25-year-old former Army reservist had told them he wanted to kill white police officers.
The use of the robot to deliver explosives was a first for a U.S. police department.
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NEW YORK — Mario Batali is stepping down from daily operations at his restaurant empire following reports of sexual misconduct by the celebrity chef over a period of at least 20 years.
The online site Eater New York reported Monday that the incidents involve at least four women, three who worked for Batali. In a prepared statement sent to The Associated Press, Batali said the complaints match up with his past behaviour.
A spokesperson for Batali & Bastianich Hospitality Group says an employee reported inappropriate behaviour by Batali in October. The company told Eater it was the first formal complaint against Batali and that he was reprimanded and required to attend training.
ABC said Monday that it has asked Batali to step away from the show, “The Chew” while the allegations are investigated.
This is the place Meghan called home while filming “Suits” in Toronto. The house is perfectly nice, but it doesn’t compare to her new digs, although the square footage of the cottage she and Harry will be calling home is roughly the same.
Meghan was renting and the house is now up for sale for just under $1.4 million.Prince Harry frequently visited Meghan and stayed with her in the house. It’s not known if the seller is asking for a premium given that it has tinges of royalty, but that wouldn’t be wholly surprising.
There was an open house Saturday and tons of lookiloos came by and ofcourse there was also a bold sign warning “No photography or video.”
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RATON — On September 11, deputies of the Colfax County Sheriff’s Office arrested Arturo Ruiz of Raton, NM.
Ruiz, a former assistant basketball coach for Raton High School, was charged with five counts of Criminal Sexual Penetration in the 4th degree (child 13 to 18 years of age by school personnel). The charges stem from a tip through Raton Crime Stoppers.
The investigation revealed Ruiz had sexual relationships with at least two Raton High School girls while he was a coach for the school.
All evidence suggest Ruiz’s illegal sexual contact did not occur on school premises, nor during any school or sports functions.
Ruiz was hired by Raton High School in November of 2015 and served as a part-time assistant basketball coach until January of 2017.
Ruiz is employed by the New Mexico Department of Corrections at the Springer Women’s facility, at the rank of Sergeant.
The ministerial meeting of the High-level Monitoring Committee on Vienna oil deals will be held March 22-23 in Kuwait, said Russia's Energy Minister Alexander Novak. The meeting of the technical council at the level of experts is expected to take place in Vienna on February 21-22, RIA Novosti quoted Novak as saying.
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Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark returns the ball to Daria Kasatkina of Russia during the St. Petersburg Ladies Trophy-2018 tennis tournament match in St.Petersburg, Russia, Friday. (AP Photo/Dmitri Lovetsky)
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In recent years, the U.S. national anthem has been up for debate due to protests from athletes on social issues.
But no matter what you think of the demonstrations, a great singer could have you standing, jumping for joy or just plain catching the spirit.
With the Super Bowl coming up on Sunday, many folks are anticipating Pink‘s take on “The Star-Spangled Banner.” She has a lot to live up to.
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Polk County deputies have identified the pilot involved in Sunday's plane crash as Robert Silva, 61, of Jensen Beach. Silva was taken to the Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center with serious injuries, underwent surgery and is now in stable condition, according to deputies.
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NEW YORK, N.Y. (WPRI) – After two decades, AOL has announced it will be retiring its iconic AIM messenger on Dec. 15.
In a statement on the company’s website, Michael Albers, vice president of communications product, thanked the generations of users and said the company is excited to continue expansion into new products and services.
All good things come to an end. On Dec 15, we'll bid farewell to AIM. Thank you to all our users! #AIMemories https://t.co/b6cjR2tSuU pic.twitter.com/V09Fl7EPMx — AIM (@aim) October 6, 2017
“You likely remember the CD, your first screenname, your carefully curated away messages, and how you organized your buddy lists,”Albers said. “AIM tapped into new digital technologies and ignited a cultural shift, but the way in which we communicate with each other has profoundly changed.”
Users of the messaging service, much beloved by children of the ’90s and middle schoolers alike, are reminiscing about their experience with AIM on Twitter with the hashtag #AIMemories.
reposing at his home at Church Road, Raheen, Limerick on Tuesday from 6 to 9pm. Requiem mass in Raheen Church, Limerick on Wednesday at 12 noon. Followed by cremation at the Island Crematorium, Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork. House Private on Wednesday please.
Magellan Aerospace (TSX:MAL) says it plans to construct a sprawling new manufacturing and assembly facility in India.
The Mississauga, Ont.- based company says the 140,000 sq. ft. building will be constructed in a special aerospace economic zone near the Bangalore International Airport.
Magellan says it expects to break ground for the new facility in June.
The company says the $28 million state-of-the-art manufacturing and assembly plant which will be constructed in three phases.
When the first phase is commissioned near the end of the year, Magellan says it will employ approximately 120 engineers, machinists and others.
Magellan Aerospace provides complex assemblies for aircraft and engine manufacturers, and defence and space agencies.
The company operates in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, India and Poland.
French police say an 8-year-old girl was killed and at least five people were injured when a driver slammed his car into the sidewalk cafe of a pizza restaurant in a small town east of Paris.
An official with the national gendarme service said the driver was arrested soon after the incident Monday night in the town of Sept-Sorts.
The official said it is unclear whether the act was deliberate. The official was not authorized to be publicly named according to police policy.
An Algerian man drove his car into a group of French soldiers last week, and a truck attack in the French city of Nice left 86 people dead a little more than a year ago. Several other countries have seen cars used as weapons in recent years.
Rival Palestinian political parties Hamas and Fatah met in Gaza this week before reconciliation talks in Cairo next week. Hamas has relinquished administrative control of the Gaza strip to the Fatah led Palestinian Authority but there are questions whether they will also give up military control of the area.
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We can, it seems, be sure of three things in this life: death, taxes and that any story concerning China's influence in our region will dominate the news cycle.
So it was when The Age reported on Monday that former foreign minister Bob Carr had been urging Labor Senator Kristina Keneally to grill the Prime Minister about the role and employment contract awarded to consultant and former adviser John Garnaut. It's already kicked off calls that Carr be expelled from the Labor Party for his "disloyalty".
Robert Hwang, CEO of a large iPhone manufacturing company in India, has let slip that the upcoming iPhone will have wireless charging . Hwang told reporters after the company's shareholder's meeting: "Assembly process for the previous generations of [iPhones] have not changed much, though new features like waterproof and wireless charging now require some different testing, and waterproof function will alter the assembly process a bit." 9to5Mac reports:
Authorities say she snatched the girl out of her own back yard -- and the reason she gave for doing so didn't add up. Authorities say she snatched the girl out of her own back yard -- and the reason she gave for doing so didn't add up.
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Hundreds of parents across the country are calling on President Donald Trump to embrace Obama-era protections for transgender students.
In a letter, sent to the president by the Human Rights Campaign late Tuesday, more than 780 parents stress that “all students deserve equal access to a safe, welcoming school and a high quality education no matter who they are.”
The call follows a decision by the Trump administration last week to abandon a defence of the guidelines issued by the Obama administration, which call for schools to let students use bathrooms according to their gender identity.
Parents of transgender students say that revoking that right amounts to discrimination. Conservative activists firmly oppose the idea, saying it endangers the privacy and safety of other students.
Who’s going to clean up all this blood and vomit? Will the peacocks develop a taste for the Doktor’s legs? Will Digby start shortening his screams to ‘OMG OMG OMG’? All these burning questions plus just WHAT is making the princess so bloody grumpy anyway? – may possibly be touched upon in the next enthralling episode.
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March 30 Einbecker Brauhaus AG:
* FY sales revenues amounted to 32,567 thousand euros ($34.95 million), taking into account the reduction in the tax bill according to Bilrug
* Net profit for the year was significantly higher at 1,053 thousand euros compared with 444 thousand euros in the previous year
* Payment of a dividend of 0.08 euros per dividend-bearing share, previous year: 0.07 euros Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9319 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
The science fiction-themed Intergalactic Krewe of Chewbacchus stages its 8th annual parade with the theme "Get on Board the Mothership" as the 2,000 members make their around the Faubourg Marigny on Saturday, February 3, 2018.
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Five men are facing charges for allegedly modifying fracking equipment to get around federal clean air laws.
Gavin Rexer, 29; Dennis Paulhamus, 39; and Timothy Sweitzer, 41; all of Jersey Shore, along with two men from western Pennsylvania, were charged last week with conspiring to impede the lawful functions of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department of Transportation (DOT), and to violate the Clean Air Act.
Investigators said the men modified about 30 diesel trucks with “defeat devices” to get around emissions requirements.
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A four vehicle collision shut down Highway 97 in Peachland Friday evening for about an hour.
Bristol Rovers defender Tom Broadbent describes his remarkable journey from serving as a Lance Bombardier in Afghanistan to becoming a professional footballer.
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After Conor McGregor’s recent sparring partner Paulie Malignaggi complained about misleading images being released, UFC boss Dana White has now uploaded video of the sessions.
The footage was released after Malignaggi was reportedly furious about how his sparring was portrayed and claimed that the Irishman’s boxing skills were below par.
White then released several clips in an effort to show McGregor’s skills and a controversial ‘knockdown.’
Malignaggi was of the belief that it wasn’t a knockdown, however McGregor did appear to be dominating in the footage provided.
“This guy is one of the biggest dirtbags I’ve ever met in my life – bar none,” Malignaggi told MMA Hour.
“I was amazed at what a dirtbag this person is. I don’t care if we never speak again. My life is fine if I never see Conor McGregor again.
“He doesn’t want to be put in those positions. He wants to be the front runner.”
The footage comes after Floyd Mayweather praised Conor McGregor’s skills ahead of the much anticipated August 26 bout.
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* Says its unit Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (Otsuka) announces that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved JYNARQUE™ (tolvaptan) as the first drug treatment available to slow kidney function decline in adults at risk of rapidly progressing autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD)
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A COUPLE who have been living in a mobile home for more than ten years can now legally use it as a permanent self-contained residence.
Tendring Council has granted a certificate of lawful existing use after evidence was produced to show the unit in Chapel Road, Beaumont, had been occupied continuously since 2008.
The couple had taken it over after 2000 and then expanded it with a side extension and porch before putting a roof on.
A spokesman for the council said: “In this particular case, the structure can no longer be towed due to the additions and has now been classed as a building.”
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State Police are launching an effort to increase gender and racial diversity within the department's 2018 recruiting class. The department has devised a four-point plan under which it will invite potential recruits to orientation sessions, hold panel discussions led by female troopers, organize a Recruit Mentorship Program and improve screening and recruitment methods, The Westerly Sun ...
Just before 8 pm Friday, four males entered the Imperial Variety in Hamilton. They walked around the store for a bit, then left but came back 10 minutes later and flashed a large hunting knife.
“Right away he pointed the knife at me, I stepped back and right away grabbed the spray can.” Yogesh Tandon.
Yogesh sprayed the would be thieves with dog repellent, you can see it in the video. One of the suspects ran away after being sprayed in the face, another came back for more.
“Then when he came back, I sprayed him again. The can was empty after that, I opened the door and ran outside yelling help, help.”
Neighbours had already called police, and four men ranging from 17-25 were arrested nearby.
It is against the law to use pepper spray on people, but Hamilton police say Yogesh feared for his life, and used reasonable force, but they don’t recommend what he did.
Yogesh is considering closing up shop earlier at night because of this incident.
TORONTO _ Canada’s main stock index dropped 3.9 per cent this week, plummeting more than 200 points today in a broad-based decline.
The S&P/TSX composite index fell 254.89 points to 15,606.03 today.
In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average shed 665.75 points to 25,520.96. The S&P 500 index lost 59.85 points to 2,762.13 and the Nasdaq composite index slipped 144.91 points to 7,240.95.
In currency markets, the Canadian dollar closed at an average trading value of 80.78 cents US, down 0.60 of a U.S. cent.
The March crude contract fell 35 cents to US$65.45 per barrel and the March natural gas contract slipped by a penny to roughly US$2.85 per mmBTU.
The April gold contract dropped US$10.60 to US$1,337.30 an ounce and the March copper contract lost about 2.2 cents to roughly US$3.19 a pound.
Janice Threet was last seen on July 22. (Source: Lawrence County Sheriff's Department)
Authorities in Lawrence County are searching for a woman who has been missing since last month.
Janice Threet, 30, was last seen or heard from the morning of July 22 when she left for work.
Threet is employed by Magnetti Marelli in Pulaski, TN, and has also not been seen at work since July 22.
Threet is 5’7 tall and weighs 152 pounds with blue eyes and brown hair. Authorities said Threet may be driving a blue 2016 Chevrolet Cruze with possible body damage.
Anyone with information on Threet’s whereabouts is asked to call the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department at 931-762-3626, or the Criminal Investigation Division at 931-762-1608.
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Swanigan tallied six points (2-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and one steal across 18 minutes in Thursday's 106-101 preseason win over the Raptors.
Although he couldn't generate a double-digit scoring haul as he'd managed to do in the opener, Swanigan upped his rebound numbers while also dishing out his first trio of assists Thursday. The impressive rookie has made a favorable impression over the first two exhibitions following an impactful Summer League stint, making him one of the more intriguing first-year players to monitor for the balance of the preseason slate.
Sao Paulo, Oct 7 (IANS) Sao Paulo defender Rodrigo Caio has been drafted into Brazil's squad for their final 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Chile, the Brazilian Football Confederation said.
The 24-year-old replaces former Selecao captain Thiago Silva, who was ruled out of Tuesday's match with a right leg injury, reports Xinhua news agency.
Caio joined Brazil's training session at their Barra Funda base in Sao Paulo on Friday afternoon, just hours after practising at the same venue with Sao Paulo's squad.
The centre-back has been capped four times for Brazil since making his international debut last year.
Brazil are already guaranteed of a berth at the World Cup in Russia next year and lead the CONMEBOL group standings with 38 points from 17 matches.
Reigning Copa America champions Chile must win the clash at Allianz Parque to be assured of a place in football's premier tournament.
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A writer has charged that rock legend Bob Dylan lifted sections of his Nobel Prize lecture from SparkNotes, the free online study guide aimed at students.
Dylan, the surprise winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature, last week delivered a long-awaited lecture that was a requirement to receive the eight million kroner ($923,000) prize from the Swedish Academy.
Pitzer noted that Dylan has long been unabashed about adapting musical and lyrical passages into his songs.
The Swedish Academy stunned observers by choosing "rock poet" Dylan for literature's top prize.
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The Western New York Land Conservancy wants public input on a proposed trail along the abandoned DL&W rail corridor in downtown Buffalo.
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An open house for the 1 1/2-mile DL&W Corridor, which runs from the Buffalo River near Solar City to downtown Buffalo near Canalside, will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday in the Larkin at Exchange Building's 1st Floor Cafe.
“We envision the DL&W corridor becoming a place where people can walk or ride a bike and where wildlife can find a home,” said Nancy Smith, executive director of the land conservancy. “We hope to convert this remnant of our industrial heritage into a beautiful, engaging and ecologically resilient linear park.”
Advanced registration is requested at www.wnylc.org/events or calling 687-1225.
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DeKeyser scored two goals in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Panthers.
Whoa -- what the heck has gotten into this guy. After going most of the season without much offense, DeKeyser suddenly has three goals in his last two games. He's no offensive monster, so don't bother with a waiver pickup.
As expected, Boyle (illness) will not be in the lineup against Colorado on Saturday, Mike Morreale of NHL.com reports.
Boyle has yet to resume practicing with the team, as he continues to undergo treatment for Chronic Myeloid Leukemia. Once he can join his teammates and start taking some contact, the center should be in contention to return to the lineup. Until then, Boyle will likely continue skating on his own and remain on injured reserve.
Celebrities like Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan and Farhan Akhtar among many others have congratulated the Indian Under 19 team for lifting the ICC U19 World Cup for a record fourth time. India defeated Australia by eight wickets to claim the ICC U19 World Cup in New Zealand on Saturday.
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Despite initially struggling to understand his accent during a press conference at the French Open, Germany's Alexander Zverev promises a reporter from Yorkshire that if he makes the final, the reporter can ask multiple questions.
Submarine Combat Systems Market by System , Submarine Type , Retrofit, Region - Global Forecast to 2022 "Increasing concern for maritime security due to maritime territorial disputes is the major driving factor in the submarine combat systems market globally" The submarine combat systems market is estimated to be valued at USD 4.97 billion in 2016 and projected to reach USD 11.67 billion by 2022 at a CAGR of 15.3%. The growth in the submarine combat systems market can be attributed to increasing investments in maritime security.
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Tue, Feb 14: People from coast to coast are showing their love for Canada as we mark our country’s 150th birthday. And as Gil Tucker shows us, some hard-working Calgarians are proud to be a big part of the national celebration.
To spot the expert, pick the one who predicts the job will take the longest and cost the most.
WARREN, Mich. — Police who found a badly decomposed body in bed in a Detroit-area home believe a 62-year-old woman may have shared the home with her dead roommate for months.
Police in Warren found the body of 68-year-old George Curtis on Monday. An autopsy will be performed.
WJBK-TV and The Macomb Daily of Mount Clemens report Tuesday that relatives contacted police after hearing nothing from Curtis for months.
The woman has been hospitalized for a psychiatric evaluation.
Police Commissioner Bill Dwyer tells the newspaper "it's just bizarre [that] she stayed in the home like that and didn't report anything."
Police say Curtis may have been dead for months.
Dwyer says the house may have to be condemned and demolished due to the condition inside and the odor.
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Appearing in a prison jumpsuit in a Boston federal court on Tuesday, Patrick Keogan pleaded guilty to charges that include the arson threat, owing firearms despite a prior felony conviction, and child pornography.Superimposed over the image were the words, "Burn your local mosque," and "hello scumbags."Investigators also found posts on Keogan's Facebook profile condoning the burning of mosques, dating back to 2013.Keogan's attorney argued that there was a fine line between threats and free speech under the First Amendment, and that his client had been drunk at the time. No fire was ever set and no one was injured as a result of the Facebook post.Garland pointed to a history of threats and violent conduct of which out that Keogan has been convicted,The statutes under which Keogan was charged provide a sentence no greater than ten years in prison, three years of supervised release and a fine of $250,000 for each offense, according to the Department of Justice.
Flying Dog Brewery and Roseda Farm are teaming on a new beer and beef concept at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.
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(CNN) President Donald Trump has yet to congratulate Russian President Vladimir Putin on his election, and a phone call between the two leaders has yet to be set up, the White House said Monday.
Deputy press secretary Hogan Gidley told reporters that the Trump administration will "work to cultivate the relationship we have with Russia" but added that they will also "obviously" impose "costs when Russia threatens our interests."
When asked by reporters if the administration believed the Russian election was "free and fair," Gidley would only respond, "we're not surprised by the outcome."
Last week the administration announced it was enacting new sanctions on Russia, including individuals indicted last month by special counsel Robert Mueller, in a sweeping new effort to punish Moscow for its attempts to interfere in the 2016 US election.
Following Putin's landslide victory on Sunday, international election monitors have called the election "overly controlled" and said it "lacked genuine competition."
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This essay positions two works of experimental moving-image appropriation art — Bruce Conner’s seminal 1958 found-footage film A MOVIE and a recent ‘remake” by the artist and filmmaker Jen Proctor — as models for a hybrid artistic-scholarly form of materialist media theory through which to examine the ways in which media are produced and circulate. The essay argues that both Conner’s and Proctor’s respective works deploy strategies of appropriation and remix not simply as a form for playful commentary upon contemporary media objects and texts, but crucially as an implicit theoretical framework through which to articulate and expose, on the one hand, the media infrastructures in which the works were made and, on the other, the artists’ own labor within these infrastructures.
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DMX has been sent back to jail after failed drug test, Omarosa heads to “Celebrity Big Brother”, Cardi B’s new commercial, and Quincy Jones interview where he reveals he has 22 girlfriends! Press play to watch Mz Shyneka’s Word on the Streetz Weekly Wrap Up.
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Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder helps to announce an $8 million Michigan Mobility Challenge on Wednesday, May 30, 2018, at the Detroit Regional Chamber's Mackinac Policy Conference on Mackinac Island, Mich. The state will award funding for innovative pilot projects to help seniors, veterans and people with disabilities use autonomous vehicles and other connected technology. David Eggert AP Photo
Both Kentucky and Florida are 11-2 in SEC conference play, but the Gators beat the Wildcats on Feb. 4. The guys at 120 Sports take a look at the teams’ schedules and who’ll come out on top this season.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Cash 5' game
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday evening's drawing of the Indiana Lottery's "Cash 5" game were:
07-15-18-39-45
(seven, fifteen, eighteen, thirty-nine, forty-five)
Estimated jackpot: $90,000
A “dark money” ad on Facebook is apparently aimed at trying to influence a proposed Marathon County metallic mining ordinance.
The sponsored post on Facebook was posted around 9 am Saturday morning from a website named Marathon Mining Jobs. The ad specifically calls on residents to contact members of the county board to support “Clean Mining” in Marathon County.
But the ad itself is from a website with no mention of who is purchasing or supporting the message. The the website is hosted by a Canadian firm that specializes in anonymous web hosting.
April 6 Nikkei:
* Japanese movie studio Shochiku expected to post group operating profit of around 7.5 billion Yen ($67.6 million) for year ended February - Nikkei
* Shochiku Co Ltd's sales are seen up 3 percent at around 95.4 billion for the year ended february - Nikkei Source text (s.nikkei.com/2nIdAb2) Further company coverage:
Building materials seller SIG has beefed up its board with two industry heavyweights as it bids to get its finances back on track.
Former Tarmac boss Cyrille Ragoucy and Alan Lovell, who ran civil engineering giant Costain, will join as non-executive directors of the company, which is in the middle of a turnaround plan aimed at boosting efficiency and customer service.
Andrew Allner, chairman, said they would both bring “extensive construction industry and turnaround experience” to the board.
The appointments coincided a mixed trading update from SIG, which revealed sales were flat in the first half of the year as bad weather in its core UK market wiped out gains made in its growing European...
Winning numbers drawn in 'Poker Lotto' game
DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Poker Lotto" game were:
JD-JH-3C-5C-10H
(JD, JH, 3C, 5C, 10H)
Can PDP survive gale of defection?
THE PROTRACTED leadership crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP has not only taken its toll on the party, but also on members of the party as many of the party faithful keep defecting to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC for greener pasture. In fact, the bitterness, anger and distrust among its members has […]
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TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first drug to slow kidney decline in patients with the most common inherited kidney disease.
Jynarque (jihn-AR'-kew), from Japan's Otsuka Pharmaceutical, was approved Tuesday for autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease.
The progressive genetic disorder is the fourth-leading cause of kidney failure. It causes fluid-filled cysts to develop in and damage kidneys.
The FDA rejected it in 2013 but approved it after the drugmaker did an additional study. That one-year study, involving 1,370 patients with advanced disease, found the drug on average slowed kidney function decline about 35 percent more than dummy pills.
Otsuka says the drug, also known as tolvaptan, will cost $13,401 per month without insurance.
Jynarque can cause serious, even fatal liver injury, excessive urination and other side effects.
Aston-Reese garnered one assist in the Penguins five-game, first-round victory over Philadelphia.
Aston-Reese is currently filling a fourth-line role alongside Tom Kuhnhackl and Carter Rowney -- a group that will see limited minutes, while being tasked with bringing a lot of energy and to dishing out some hits. The 23-year-old Aston-Reese seems comfortable in that role, considering he landed 12 blows on the rival Flyers. Unless the Staten Island native gets promoted to a more scoring-oriented line, his responsibilities are unlikely to change, which will hamper his ability to contribute in the offensive end.
Carolyn Long , the president of the West Virginia University Institute of Technology, is still trying to figure that out. There's no road map to follow, no handbook to read.
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Alumni and staff needed for documentary
Ashley Hunter, ECB Publishing, Inc.
Starting in early June, the Howard Academy Educational & Recreational Council( HAERC) will begin begin recounting the legacy of the historic Howard Academy through a documentary. The film has been made possible through a grant which was received by the council.
This documentary will be shown at HAERC events to show the impact that the school has had on the community through the years and will eventually be featured as a part of the tour through Howard Academy following the completion of restoration programs.
For this documentary to be made a success, however, the HAERC is seeking alumni, administrators and staff of the old Howard Academy to participate in a documentary about the school. If you are one of the above and are interested in participating in this historical documentary, please contact Gladys Roann-Watson at (850) 997-5209 or email howardacademylegacy@gmail.com.
Attempt saved. Edinson Cavani (Paris Saint Germain) header from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Ángel Di María with a cross.
TBILISI, March 30 Georgia's economic growth accelerated to 4.8 percent year-on-year in January-February 2017 from 1.7 percent in the same period a year ago, the National Statistics Service said on Thursday, helped by a rise in exports and remittances.
In February alone growth was 4.4 percent, up from 2.6 percent in February 2016, but down from 5.2 percent in January 2017.
The former Soviet republic, through which pipelines carry Caspian oil and gas to Europe, is recovering from a fall in exports and plunge in the currencies of its main trading partners that have depressed economic growth in recent years.
Georgia's economy expanded by 2.2 percent last year, down from 2.9 percent in 2015.
The government in Tbilisi expects the economy to grow by 4 percent in 2017.
(Reporting by Margarita Antidze; Editing by Alexander Winning and Toby Davis)
The government says U.S. airlines canceled fewer flights in 2016 than any year on record, while also posting record-low numbers for lost bags and passengers getting bumped off oversold flights.
And it also reports that airlines had one of their best years for on-time arrivals, although it wasn’t a record and December was worse than the same month a year earlier.
The Transportation Department reported Tuesday that the 12 leading U.S. airlines canceled 1.17 percent of flights last year, the lowest rate among comparable figures going back to 1995. The previous best was 1.24 percent in 2002, when travel decreased after the terror attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.
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Coloradans quickly responded to the violence in Charlottesville on August 12. Resistance 5280, along with partner groups in Denver and Colorado, planned a rally to oppose "racism, hatred and in solidarity with everyone resisting oppression everywhere."
An estimated thousand protesters gathered at the Martin Luther King Jr. statue in City Park on the afternoon of August 13, where they listened to speakers who had to compete with noise from the nearby Colorado classic. Then they marched along East Colfax Avenue to the State Capitol, weathering a deluge of rain along the way. But despite the challenges, the organizers succeeded in their goal of hosting "a peaceful gathering to show unity, strength and power." (See our Resistance 5280 anti-violence slideshow.)
SPRING CITY, Tennessee (WDEF) – The heavy rain has caused a large crack in Highway 68 in Rhea County.
It happened on the section heading up the mountain from Spring City toward Cumberland County.
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From photos, it appears the road bed is beginning to slide downhill.
The state is reducing the highway to one lane until they can make repairs.
TDOT officials tell us they have had trouble with this stretch of highway before.
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They now have crews on the scene to see what they will have to do stabilize the bank.
They hope to make the repairs without having to completely close the highway.
** Photos from Rhea County Sheriff’s Dept.
Bringing your kids to work day has never looked more fun.
When Savannah Guthrie was asked to appear on the cover of the November issue of Parents Magazine, her two children couldn't pass the opportunity to join in on the photo shoot.
While posing in a Lela Rose dress, the Today show co-host smiled bright for the camera as she held onto her son Charley. As for Vale, she stole the show while displaying her adorable curls and looking directly into the camera.
"I can't thank @parents magazine enough for the thrill of posing with the loves of my life!" Savannah shared on Instagram. "And the final product."
Jenna Bush Hager was quick to call the mother of two a "beauty" while Hoda Kotb enthusiastically wrote, "Niiicccceeee mama!"
Oct 6 (Reuters) - Jupp Heynckes is coming out of retirement to take over as coach of Bayern Munich until the end of the season, the Bundesliga club said on Friday.
Bayern sacked Carlo Ancelotti last week.
Heynckes, 72, led Bayern to the domestic league and Cup double and the Champions League title in 2013 but made way for Spaniard Pep Guardiola with Ancelotti taking over last season.
The Italian was fired after Bayern slipped to second place in the league, twice squandering two-goal leads in consecutive games. They also lost 3-0 at Paris St Germain in the Champions League. (Reporting by Alan Baldwin, editing by Ed Osmond)
THE Costa del Sol has posted another record tourism year, with a total of 12 million visitors, up 10.3% from last year, according to provincial tourism chiefs. Britons continue as the top foreign arrivals, with some 2.6 million visiting the Costa in 2016, up 16.6% from 2015.
The figures, presented by Diputación de Málaga president Elías Bendodo, who is also president of the provincial tourism promotion office, mark the Costa’s third consecutive record year. In 2014 the province for the first time edged over the 10 million visitor mark, and in 2015 topped that with 10.6 million visitors.
Tom Ellis and Tom Welling got to know each other a little more on the the set of LUCIFER!
Police: Boy shot, killed by another child in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Police in Las Vegas say a 2-year-old boy is dead after being shot by another child at an apartment complex.
Police say the boy was playing with four neighborhood children in an apartment's bedroom when he was shot in the forehead shortly before noon Wednesday. All the children were under the age of 12.
Authorities say the boy's mother was in the apartment and ran into the room after the gun went off. A neighbor also came into the room and attempted to perform CPR on the boy.
Authorities say emergency medical personnel were called and pronounced the boy dead at the scene.
Police say it's possible that one of the children brought the gun to the apartment. It's unclear who owned the weapon.
A mother-daughter duo were arrested in Salisbury for growing marijuana in their home. 54-year-old Elizabeth Waybright and 19-year-old Britani Elburn were running a marijuana operation out of their basement in the 600 block of Mary Jane Drive when Waybright’s son found the plants. He reported it to the police after the pair refused to get rid of the stash. Elburn proceeded to punch and bite the boy before Waybright kicked him on the ground. When police got to the house, Waybright tried to lock them out before trying to lock herself in a bedroom. Police were able to arrest both women and charged them with assault and possession, and Waybright was additionally charged with avoiding arrest. She’s being held on $60,000 bond; Elburn, on $50,000.
A recent study from Denmark shows that a strain of drug-resistant staph carried by pigs is causing severe illnesses in people who have no contact with pigs or farms. The infections have occurred even though Denmark has some of the most stringent controls on antibiotic use and the study’s authors say the United States may be risking similar undiagnosed infections.
The study by American and Danish researchers, published May 30 in the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases, analyzes records of antibiotic-resistant infections routinely collected by the Danish national health system. It finds that, between 2010 and 2015, a strain of staph known as “livestock-associated MRSA” caused an increasing amount of bloodstream infections, rising in 2014 to 16 percent of all the bloodstream infections caused by resistant staph.
With another two years until the final series of Game of Thrones’ hit TV show the fact that George RR Martin’s Winds of Winter is constantly delayed, fans have a lot of waiting to do before getting some more Westeros set action.
In the meantime there is a spoof coming to the West End in the form multi-awarding Graeme of Thrones.
The parody follows avid Game of Thrones fan Graeme, who wants to recreate his favourite fantasy saga on stage.
Lacking the big budget of the HBO TV show and cast members, he’s still adamant he’d get George RR Martin’s approval.
Some believe that the best in people come out during the worst of times… And that couldn’t be more true for 66 year old Greg Zanis! Greg drove over 1,800 miles from his hometown of Illinois to hand deliver 58 Wooden Crosses that he built for all of the fallen victims from last Sunday’s concert.It’s Today’s “Good Feeling Story of the Day!
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Two men involved in a police chase killed after crashing a stolen car into a synagogue in Connecticut early Monday morning.
Two men involved in a police chase were killed when they crashed a stolen car into a synagogue in Connecticut early Monday morning.
According to the New Haven police department, the men claimed that they were carrying a handgun and stole a 2005 Toyota Highlander at about 12:15 a.m. Monday morning. The owner of the stolen vehicle was not injured.
The suspects led police on a chase through New Haven, which ended when they crashed the vehicle into the Congregation Beth El Keser Synagogue.
The New Haven police department announced that it was turning the case over to the Connecticut State Police.
Mike Matheny had a lot of good things to talk about after his team’s win over the Pirates, starting with his winning pitcher, Lance Lynn.
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Dr. Donnie is back in studio with some great ideas for your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday will sign a directive aimed at sending Americans back to the moon and eventually to Mars, the White House said.
FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump steps from Air Force One for a visit to the Civil Rights Museum in Jackson, Mississippi, U.S., December 9, 2017. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
Trump will sign “Space Policy Directive 1” that orders NASA “to lead an innovative space exploration program to send American astronauts back to the Moon, and eventually Mars,” spokesman Hogan Gidley said.
Gidley said Trump’s move is based on recommendations from the National Space Council.
“He will change our nation’s human spaceflight policy to help America become the driving force for the space industry, gain new knowledge from the cosmos, and spur incredible technology,” Gidley said in a statement.
FILE - In this Nov. 23, 2010 file photo, smoke rises from South Korea's Yeonpyeong island near the border against North Korea. North Korea has a long track record of issuing threats and ultimatums that don’t necessary lead to action. Then again, when it does act - often without warning - it can be fatal. On Nov. 23, 2010 the North hammered the South Korean island of Yeonpyeong, firing off 170 shells and rockets that hit military and civilian targets and killed four South Koreans. Yonhap via AP, File)
Time capsule. (Photo: Getty Images)
KINGSTON, Mich. — A time capsule from 1930 has been discovered during demolition at an elementary school in Tuscola County.
The Kingston school district in Michigan’s Thumb region says the box is made of copper or brass. It has no clasp, but was taped shut in the cavity of the cornerstone.
Officials said on Facebook that the box will be opened on Aug. 24 during Kingston Days, an annual community event. A picnic starts at 6 p.m.
The school district especially wants to invite anyone who was a Kingston student around 1930.
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Robert Kubica has admitted Williams’ drivers are suffering from more than just a lack of pace in 2018.
In Barcelona, Sergey Sirotkin admitted he struggled throughout the weekend with "seat comfort".
"Let’s say it this way to not upset anyone — the problem is with seat comfort," said the Russian.
It is believed Lance Stroll is suffering with a similar problem, and Robert Kubica, Williams’ reserve driver, confirmed the issue.
"We do not have too much comfort in this car, but it has been known since November," he told Eleven Sports.
"Problems have to be solved in the winter rather than pretending that everything is good to make it look nice politically.
"I do not drive, so I don’t say anything else," the former BMW and Renault driver added.
Today, Wednesday September 13, is Cycle to Work Day, which encourages adults across the UK to get on their bike and give cycle commuting a go for one day.
Organisers say it’s an easy way to boost your health and fitness, improve your wellbeing and show some love to the environment.
This year is the event’s fifth anniversary, so even if you missed getting on your bike this time round, you have another year to get up to speed for the next one - because cycling is a year-round activity.
Murphy pulled in one of his two targets for 20 yards in Sunday's 26-16 win over Houston.
The 30-year-old continues to be involved for a rebuilding 49ers offense, logging 29 offensive snaps and recording a reception for the fourth consecutive week. Murphy had seen his targets increase on a weekly basis, but his two this week tied a season low. Despite carrying a solid 16.3 average yards per reception, the veteran simply isn't enough of a focal point to be relied upon in fantasy.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) - U.S. Attorney Mike Stuart has been recused from representing the federal government in a case involving former Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship’s criminal mine safety conviction.
The Charleston Gazette-Mail cites court records that say the entire U.S. Attorney’s Office for Southern West Virginia has been recused based upon the appearance or existence of conflicts of interest. Stuart declined to explain the recusal’s reason to the newspaper.
Blankenship, who lost a bid for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate, was convicted in 2015 of conspiracy to violate federal mine safety and health standards. He spent a year in prison. He says the conviction should be thrown out as documents weren’t shared that could have helped his case.
U.S. Attorney for Eastern Kentucky, Robert M. Duncan Jr., will now handle the case.
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Police Commissioner Gari Baki says his position on police brutality will always be the same – dismiss those involved.
He said that in regards to alleged assault of Dr Newman Berry by policemen at June Valley in Port Moresby on May 31 and other cases still under investigation.
“Let me be frank in telling that if these reports come to me and it implicates a couple of our officers who are directly involved in this, I will have them dismissed straight away and that is my formal opinion,” Baki said.
“I do not want this behaviour and I have been very vocal about this and will continue to be vocal about it.
“As far as I am concerned, it is a disgraceful conduct.”
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At least 61 were wounded in the attack on the outskirts of Baghdad, Sadr City district, AFP reported.
A car bomb exploded in the 55 square in a quarter, which is predominantly populated by Shiite Muslims. Many buildings located near the site of the explosion have been damaged.
No group has claimed responsibility for the attack so far.
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A Wyoming prison inmate who was confined at the Wyoming Medium Correctional Facility in Torrington has died after a lengthy illness.
The Wyoming Department of Corrections says 81-year-old Paul C. Alberts died Sunday.
Alberts was serving a life sentence for the 1979 abduction and murder of a 9-year-old girl in Casper.
Corrections officials say an autopsy has been ordered in accordance with department policy.
This researcher earned a Campbell Foundation grant for efforts to make the HIV prevention pill more effective and less toxic. Brandon Gufford, PharmD, PhD, received an $85,000 Campbell Foundation grant to study a strategy to boost the effectiveness and lower the cost of Truvada as PrEP, a pre-exposure prophylaxis to prevent acquiring HIV.
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Diane Litke shows one of the many quilts she has made and that are on display at the Abilene Senior Citizens' Center. Litke's first experience with quilting came when she was a child.
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Anglers who like salmon will have the chance to catch chinook beginning July 5, when the Idaho Department of Fish and Game will release fish into the Boise River.
Areas tentatively scheduled to be stocked include the Barber Park Boat Ramp, West Parkcenter Bridge, Boise State University, Americana Bridge and Glenwood Bridge, according to Fish and Game.
Chinook season on the river opens the same day from the river’s mouth upstream to Barber Dam. Fishing is open 24/7 but the season will close Aug. 30
Bag and possession limits for the Boise River are two chinook salmon, regardless of size, with six in possession, regardless of size.
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Two people were injured in a confrontation between two small groups in Winnipeg’s West End Tuesday afternoon.
Winnipeg Police were called to Toronto Street between Sargent and Ellice around 3 pm, where one person pulled a weapon in the face off.
A youth and an adult were injured, but their injuries were both minor.
Winnipeg Police Cst. Jason Michalyshen says the groups knew each other.
“It appears there might have been a previous issue between them,” Michalyshen said.
No arrests have been made.
The incident is still under investigation.
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An article in the Austin American-Statesman looks at Daisy, a new robotic iPhone disassembly system that can take apart 200 iPhones per hour. That’s actually slower than Daisy’s predecessor, Liam (see“Apple Releases 10th Annual Environmental Responsibility Report,” 21 April 2017), but Liam could disassemble only the iPhone 6, whereas Daisy works with the iPhone 5 through the iPhone 7 Plus. Daisy also lets Apple harvest aluminum at a high-enough grade that the company can reuse the metal directly in its own products.
Apple has also announced a new recycling program called GiveBack, which aims to make trading in a device a more streamlined process. For each Apple device accepted through 30 April 2018, Apple will make a donation to Conservation International. So if you have any dead devices gathering dust in a drawer, send them back to Apple!
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The disappearance of a Chinese billionaire from his Hong Kong hotel has brought back frightening memories for bookseller Lam Wing-kee, who also went missing in an ordeal that highlighted Beijing's tightening grip on the city. Lam is one of five Hong Kong publishers who vanished at the end of 2015 and resurfaced across the border in mainland China.
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If you're a fan of Panic! at the Disco, you may want to pay special attention to your mailbox over the next few days.
Fans of the band far and wide have all been receiving mysterious packages lately, and they all contain the same item....potatoes.
Hey @AltPress any idea why I got a potato in the mail with @brendonurie's face on it?? @PanicAtTheDisco pic.twitter.com/pP7boYkckk — sarah (@muscadinia) April 23, 2018
Since so many people have been receiving them, we have to think it's not just a joke, right? It somehow connects to their upcoming album Pray for the Wicked, and if you remember from the video for "Say Amen (Saturday Night)," Brendon does stab an intruder with a potato. Technically, it was a knife sticking out of a potato, but for the argument's sake, he killed a guy with a potato.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — State lawmakers have approved five of Gov. Bill Haslam’s nominees to serve on a newly configured University of Tennessee board of trustees.
The Senate voted Tuesday to agree with the House on the confirmation of former PepsiCo President John Compton; former Lady Vol and ESPN analyst Kara Lawson; River City Co. President and CEO Kim White; AutoZone CEO William Rhodes III; and former Tyson Foods CEO Donnie Smith.
Earlier this month, a Senate committee rejected four other Haslam nominees to the board, and one more withdrew.
Haslam had pushed for the law that reconfigures the board and shrinks it from 27 to 11 voting members.
Does The Internet Slow Down When It Rains?
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Why does the internet slow down when it rains? Paul, Chelmsford
Name: Peter, Wednesbury
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Answer: Water acts as extra electrical resistance on the internet cables, dampening their electrical power.
This can happen even if there’s heavy water vapour in the air.
Another factor is people using the internet.
If more people are at home on the web because of the rain, it can also slow down your browsing speeds.
April 28 Deutsche Euroshop AG:
* Dividend in financial year 2016 in amount of 1.50 euros, which represents an increase of 0.05 euros or 3.7% over previous year
* Sees 2017 revenue of 216-220 million euros
* Sees 2018 revenue of 220-224 million euros
* Sees earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) for 2017 187-191 million euros and for 2018 193-197 million euros
* Sees funds from operations (FFO) for 2017 of 140-143 million euros; for 2018 of 145-148 million euros Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
May 2 Sino Great Wall Co Ltd
* Says it expects H1 net profit up 30-50 percent y/y to 263.0-303.4 million yuan ($38.15-$44.01 million)
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Franklin’s Christmas lighting contest will be Dec. 14.
There is no registration. Residents should turn on lights by 6 p.m. for judging.
The judges will compare exterior decorations only, including those visible on the interior from outside and from the street. Judges will not enter the property to view the side or back yards.
There will be four residential sections and one business section. Committee members are not eligible to participate.
First and second place will be awarded in each section and winners will be announced the next day. Awards will be presented at the City Council meeting Dec. 19 at 6 p.m.
For more information contact Barbara Simmons, 337-828-6305 or bsimmons@franklin-la.com.
Local residents took advantage of warm late fall weather and took in First Friday festivities in Scranton. PHOTOS BY EMMA BLACK
The logo of Swiss bank Credit Suisse is seen in front of a branch office in Zurich, Switzerland April 4, 2017. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann
ZURICH Credit Suisse Group (CSGN.S) said on Wednesday trends in its Asia Pacific division in the first quarter had been broadly similar to those seen in the final quarter of 2016.
"These trends reflect continued momentum in our Wealth Management & Connected business, but a subdued environment for our Markets business," the bank said in a statement presenting restated financial information for all quarters from 2014 to 2016 as well as for the full years 2012 and 2013 for its divisions Swiss Universal Bank and Asia Pacific.
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Chloe Lukasiak spills on why this season of Dance Moms is set to be SUPER different at the 2017 Teen Choice Awards red carpet.
HOUR 1
It’s Kayte’s last day! Sean Salisbury joined the show near the top of the hour to help Dave play a joke on Kayte. Then Dave, Kayte and Scot Pollard talked about the Thursday Night matchup between the Buccaneers and Patriots, as well as Cam Newton’s apology and the Kings preseason game against the Spurs.
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In the third hour, Kayte, Dave and Scott talked about Cam Newton’s apology and the tweets from Charlotte Observer reporter Jourdan Rodrigue that surfaced after Newton’s comments to her. Then they looked ahead at the NFL weekend.
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CBS Sports fantasy football analyst Dave Richard joined the show to talk fantasy football at the top of the hour. Then Dave and Kayte discussed Jeremy Lin’s hair and Kenyon Martin’s response to it. Then Dave said goodbye to Kayte.
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The Chief Political Correspondent with The Financial Review, Phil Coorey joins RN Breakfast to discuss the latest developments in federal politics.
LEICESTER, England — Swansea climbed out of the Premier League relegation zone with a 1-1 draw Saturday at Leicester, which was again missing midfielder Riyad Mahrez.
All the pre-match talk was about the Algerian, who has not been seen by the club since his proposed move to Manchester City collapsed on Wednesday.
Mahrez unexpectedly missed the defeat at Everton that night and has not been at training, although his absence Saturday was anticipated as Leicester boss Claude Puel allowed the former PFA Player of the year time to "clear his head."
It looked like he might not be missed as Leicester played some lovely football during the first half and took the lead after 17 minutes through Jamie Vardy.
However, after Federico Fernandez headed Swansea level in the 53rd, Leicester lacked the guile and craft so often provided by Mahrez to respond and had to settle for a point.
Swansea's Leroy Fer went off injured in the 36th.
Leicester stayed eighth.
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A cashier from Tax Administration Jamaica, TAJ, has become the first person to be sentenced under the Cyber Crimes Act.
This, as a result of charges from the Revenue Protection Division. Claudine Morgan was fined 100-thousand dollars, or six months in prison at hard labour.
She pleaded guilty in the St. James Magistrates Court to Possession of Data Device.
She also received a suspended two year sentence for Possession of Identity Information. Morgan was arrested and charged in September 2013.
She had been assigned as cashier at the Firearm Licensing Authority’s Montego Bay office.
It’s alleged that she used a skimming device to capture data from debit cards given to her by customers paying for their gun licenses.
The full investigation revealed that she then passed on the information to others who then withdrew funds from the customers’ accounts at ATMs.
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Tabasco celebrating 150 anniversary with limited edition sauce
AVERY ISLAND - It has been 150 years since Edmund Mcllhenny produced the first batch of Tabasco Original Red Pepper Sauce.
In honor of the anniversary, the Tabasco company is selling a limited edition 'Diamond Reserve' sauce.
The company says its sauce is made from a selection of the finest Tabasco peppers on Avery Island. The peppers are picked for their superior color, texture, and robustness.
According to the site, the peppers are mashed with a small amount of salt, then aged, some for up to fifteen years, and blended with sparkling white wine vinegar. The resulting sauce is said to have complexity while maintaining the signature flavor of Tabasco.
The 6 oz bottle is available for $34.
In this video from AHR 2017, Dave Yates interviews Brian L. Fenske, Specialty Channel Sales Manager for Navien, North America. The new Ready-Link modular rack system can be picked up as components from a distributor and installed the same day.
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A 41-year old Nevada inmate serving up to 11 years in state prison for manslaughter has died at a hospital in Las Vegas.
Nevada Department of Corrections spokeswoman Brooke Santina says Daniel Prim died Tuesday at Summerlin Hospital Medical Center.
Prim was transported there from the High Desert State Prison, where he had been incarcerated since October.
A Clark County judge sentenced him to three to 11 years in prison for voluntary manslaughter and use of a deadly weapon.
Santina said Wednesday an autopsy will be conducted to determine his official cause of death.
This goose's feathers were ruffled one too many times.
Last week, a police officer in Clarksville, Ind., was attacked by a goose while trying to walk into work. The goose was enjoying some shade under a tree when the detective started walking up a nearby sidewalk. It was immediately startled by the man's presences and flew after him.
The startled officer backed away with his hands up as the goose calmed down, but as the officer approached the sidewalk for a second time, now with messenger bag in hand as a shield, the goose attacked again!
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Two cars were torched in arson attacks in Barnsley over the weekend.
A BMW was found burning in Emley View, Smithies, Barnsley, at 2am on Sunday and a Fiat Punto was fired in Bridge Street, Mapplewell, at 7.40pm on Saturday.
Firefighters dealt with both incidents.
Anyone with information should call South Yorkshire Police on 101.
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AUSTIN (KXAN) — Snap Kitchen is laying off a total of 65 employees at two of its Austin locations as it focuses on opening a centralized kitchen in the Dallas area to cater to all of its shops.
According to an Aug. 1 letter to the Texas Workforce Commission as part of the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN), Snap Kitchen indicated it was also laying off another 101 employees in the Houston-area. The company says all impacted employees were given 60 days notice.
Snap Kitchen says the Houston and Austin kitchens will transition to focus on “menu innovation and fresh baked gluten free goods.” The company says its southwest kitchen in the DFW area will allow the company to cook more meals to meet customer demand.
No stores will close as a result of these layoffs. At the Bee Cave location, the kitchen will be re-purposed into something else. The kitchen at the Triangle location in Austin will now serve as a test kitchen for the company.
Snap Kitchen has 37 stores in Texas.
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Police in Lawrence say an officer shot a man who was pulled over for a suspected seat belt violation.
The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office says in a news release that the man was uncooperative with a Lawrence police officer and refused orders to get out of his vehicle Tuesday afternoon.
Investigators say a struggle between the driver and an officer ensued and that the driver began beating the officer. Officials say that’s when a second officer shot the driver once.
The driver was taken to hospital and is in stable condition.
The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the shooting.
Activists dropped a 50-foot-wide banner from the High Level Bridge Friday morning to protest a proposed pipeline expansion through British Columbia.
The banner, on the east side of the bridge, reads "No Kinder Morgan" in black letters and was visible from River Valley Road.
Demonstrators said in a news release that they wanted to convey opposition to the Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion, which would transport oil from the Edmonton area to Burnaby, B.C. The federal Liberal government approved the pipeline expansion last November.
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Seattle Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett sat during the national anthem before a preseason game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday afternoon and he told reporters that he plans to protest all season.
Former teammate Marshawn Lynch sat during the national anthem before the Oakland Raiders’ exhibition opener against the Arizona Cardinals.
Last season, quarterback Colin Kaepernick found himself at the center of nationwide attention by kneeling during the Star Spangled Banner to raise awareness for social injustice in America. Kaepernick is a free agent.
Most of the Seahawks’ organization and fellow players were not aware that Bennett was doing the protest, according to ESPN’s Jim Trotter. One front office official told Trotter that he was OK with Bennett’s decision.
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James T. Hodgkinson, the alleged shooter at a congressional baseball practice Tuesday, died at 9:15 a.m. at George Washington University Hospital, a source with knowledge of the situation told The Daily Caller.
The Daily Caller has confirmed the identity of the shooter.
Hodgkinson allegedly shot at congressmen as they were practicing for an annual charity game. The shooter, 66, shot House Whip Steve Scalise, and a Zack Barth, a congressional staffer, among others. Scalise, a member of House leadership, had a security detail present, who returned fire.
GW Hospital did not immediately return a request for comment.
President Donald Trump confirmed during a Wednesday press conference that the shooter died.
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Another night of unseasonably cold temperatures is forecast in Southwest Florida, and with tonight's forecast, the risk of some frost development is possible.
GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN, Germany — Lindsey Vonn edged Italian rival Sofia Goggia by two hundredths of a second in a women's World Cup downhill on Saturday for her 80th career victory.
The American standout trailed Goggia by 0.08 at the last split time but overcame the deficit in the final section. Cornelia Huetter of Austria was 0.13 behind in third.
Vonn and Goggia, the only racers with more than one downhill victory this season, are the main favourites for gold at the Olympic downhill in Pyeongchang on Feb. 21.
Shortly after Vonn's run, her American teammate Jacqueline Wiles suffered unknown injuries in a crash and had to be transported off the hill by helicopter.
Another downhill is scheduled for Sunday, the last World Cup race before the Olympics.
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A Steelville couple faces drug charges after a traffic stop conducted on February 1 led to the discovery of meth in their vehicle. Kathy S. Kiblinger, 43, and James Edward Kiblinger, 47, each stand charged with class D felony possession of a controlled substance as a result of the incident.
Carlton small forward Jarrod Pickett will be out of AFL action for three months after suffering a wrist fracture at training.
The injury happened on Thursday afternoon and scans have shown he needs surgery.
"At this stage, we believe Jarrod will be ruled out for the next three months," Blues football boss Andrew McKay said.
The speedster played 10 games last year in his AFL debut season.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – The full state Senate is poised to vote on a bill that would allow Tennessee drivers to choose license plates with the phrase “In God We Trust” on them.
The Senate Transportation Committee voted 9-0 in favor of sending the bill to a floor vote on Monday after Republican Sen. Paul Bailey of Sparta rescinded a provision that would have made the phrase mandatory for all tags.
State Attorney General Herbert Slatery had opined that requiring “In God We Trust” on all plates would likely violate free speech protections and the Establishment Clause of the U.S. Constitution.
The companion bill is scheduled to be to be heard in the House Transportation Committee on Tuesday.
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The full list of languages is: Amharic, Armenian, Azerbaijani, Bengali, English (Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Tanzania), Georgian, Gujurati, Javanese, Kannada, Khmer, Lao, Latvian, Malayalam, Marathi, Nepali, Sinhala, Sundanese, Swahili, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu. In total, this brings the grand total of Gboard's voice recognition to 119 languages.
Google has also added the ability for US English users to add emoji with simple voice dictation. If you say, "winky face emoji," the proper emoji will appear. Google's working on expanding this feature to more languages in the near future.
You can access these languages today in Cloud Speech API, which means that they will soon be available across Google services and products, including in apps such as Google Translate. You can download Gboard for Android from the Google Play store.
Girls, boys sweep
by Mark K. Campbell
Azle hosted a wrestling tri-dual and came away with victories over Frisco Wakeland and Argyle.
Coach Chris Allen said, “It was a good way to start things off at home.”
The girls defeated Wakeland 18-6 as defending state champion Lady Hornet Alexis Hanna won as did a pair of freshman girls, Madelyn Rezebek and Jasmine Howard.
Allen said the ninth graders turned in “great performances.”
The boys picked up steam as their contests with Wakeland went on, Allen recalled.
Azle won, 32-19.
April 7 Seek Ltd:
* Zhaopin signs merger agreement between Seek, Hillhouse Capital Management and Fountainvest Partners
* Buyer group will acquire all of outstanding shares of Zhaopin for total consideration equal to US$18.20 per American depositary share of company
* Consideration will be in form of a special dividend, which will be a minimum US$0.56 and maximum US$2.70 per ads and an additional cash payment
* If completed, merger will result in Zhaopin becoming a privately-held company and adss will no longer be listed on NYSE Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
April 20 Breaking Data Corp
* Breaking Data Corp - GiveMeSport has taken its partnership with NBA in a programmatic deal across 18 territories
* Breaking Data Corp - Deal will cover territories like the UK, Spain, France and Netherlands to Singapore, Sweden and Qatar Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Santa Monica High School (Samo) hosted San Marcos High at home Friday March 9 in a non-conference lacrosse match and lost 10-7 dropping their record to 1-4 this year.
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GLASGOW, Ky. (AP) — Federal labor officials say a Kentucky farmer has been disciplined for failing to properly pay foreign workers.
The U.S. Department of Labor said Tuesday that Christopher Lee Smith has been barred from applying for certification to request temporary foreign workers under visa program for three years. He also has been fined more than $35,000.
Investigators say Smith, who owns a farm in Glasgow, failed to reimburse workers for transportation and for their visa expenses. Investigators said Smith did not pay workers the required minimum wage and failed to pay them on time.
Investigators found Smith owed $58,820 in back wages to 14 employees.
The H-2A temporary agricultural program allows employers who anticipate a domestic worker shortage to bring non-immigrant foreign workers to the U.S. on a temporary or seasonal basis.
Thailand will need to delay a planned general election until 2018 to allow time to pass the necessary laws, a member of the military government's national assembly said on Monday. An election commission official holds a ballot paper from a ballot box while counting votes during a constitutional referendum vote at a polling station in Bangkok, Thailand, August 7, 2016.
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Bunbury police have collected more than 200 items of lost property this month, with most of the items collected from the Groovin’ the Moo festival on May 12.
Officer-in-charge Sen. Sgt Mal Jones said this happened “every year” at the festival and the station had a number of small items such as credit cards, driver’s licenses, keys and mobile phones.
Sen. Sgt Jones asked anyone wanting to claim a lost item to contact police on 9722 2111 and they will try to return the items to the rightful owners.
Lost property had also turned up from Bunbury Regional Hospital and the South West Sports Centre.
Some property had already been collected from the station, transferred to a station closer to the owner or returned to the bank.
**Sig Alert** SB 880 fully CLOSED at Lewelling Blvd due to a shooting on the freeway. No ETO. Update at 4:30am. pic.twitter.com/6bESataSHG — Alexis Smith (@AlexisABC7) August 14, 2017
Southbound I-880 is closed in San Leandro at Lewelling Boulevard this morning due to an investigation into a shooting.The lanes were closed at 2:44 a.m. and a Sig-alert was issued a few minutes later, CHP officials said.Officers said a person was shot in the head overnight.There is no estimate when lanes will reopen.
Police have warned residents near the site of the latest explosion in Austin to remain indoors and to call 911 if they need to leave home before 10 a.m.
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White Sox director of amateur scouting Nick Hostetler on selecting Riley Crean, the son of former Indiana basketball coach Tom Crean, during the 2017 MLB amateur draft. (Colleen Kane/Chicago Tribune)
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According to Previews, a classic British black & white wildlife comic called Marney the Fox is available again, now in a hardcover collection. We got this from Blimey, the Blog of British Comics: “Just to cover the basics; Marney the Fox appeared in Buster weekly from the issue dated 22nd June 1974 to 11th September 1976. This fictional story of a wandering fox cub was written by Scott Goodall and illustrated by John Stokes. The artwork was absolutely superb and many consider it to be amongst Stokes’ best work. (The artist himself regards it as some of his best too.) One thing that made Marney the Fox exceptional is that, unlike most other Buster adventure strips, it played up the emotional content.” The new collection is available now from Rebellion/2000AD.
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After going through millions of photographs and over 100 stories, National Geographic has chosen their top photos of the year.National Geographic's Best Photos of 2017 features photographs from stories ranging from gender identity to animal conservation to unlocking the secrets of hummingbirds.
“Drivers have always been part of our family, they have been core to our service. As far as I’m concerned, they will continue to be that. Over time, technology will give us the opportunity to provide additional services on our platform, whether that is a concierge service, whether that is an in-vehicle experience … these are all things that we will slowly evolve and work with our drivers on.“
“If I need to go to the doctor’s office and my leg is in a cast, and I can’t drive, we have a service for that,” he said. “If you get into the world of autonomous, we may need someone in that vehicle to help that person. There are things we’re doing beyond getting a passenger from point A to point B, additional services that we as a company can look at.“
NAIROBI, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta urged the opposition on Monday to avoid violent protests and take any complaints they have over last week's election to court.
Kenyatta also urged police to use restraint as they handled pockets of protests and anger that have erupted since he was announced winner of an Aug. 8 vote.
"I truly believe there is no single Kenyan anywhere who wants to see violence, looting and demonstrations that end up destroying property. But if there are those who feel aggrieved and they are not willing to accept, there are also constitutionally laid down procedures," Kenyatta said. (Writing by David Lewis; Editing by Ed Cropley)
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Apart from that, a positive divergence is visible on the weekly RSI (14). Traders can accumulate the stock in the range of Rs 208-211 for the target of Rs 240 and a stop loss below Rs 197.
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The "Squawk on the Street" crew share their memories of the big bank and follow the timeline of its fall.
Nemanja Matic made his Premier League debut yesterday for Manchester United and helped his side to an emphatic 4-0 win over West Ham at Old Trafford.
Matic's all-action display wowed the Red Devils faithful and earned him the Man of the Match award.
And Jenas believes the Serbian midfield enforcer was United's 'standout' player.
"Matic was the standout performer, he was immense," Jenas told BBC's Match of the Day 2.
"He had 87 touches all over the park - him and Pogba were both very dynamic.
FLINT, Mich. — A state official is contradicting Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder about when the governor learned about a Flint area Legionnaires' disease outbreak.
Harvey Hollins, who was co-ordinating the state's response to the Flint water crisis, says he told Snyder by phone in December 2015. But the governor has repeatedly said he didn't know until the next month when he announced the outbreak.
Snyder's office declined to comment Friday.
The issue emerged as Hollins testified at a court hearing involving Nick Lyon, head of the Department of Health and Human Services. Lyon is charged with involuntary manslaughter and misconduct. Prosecutors say he failed to alert the public quickly about Legionnaires'.
A group of members and staff from Development Workshop, Inc. drove down from Salmon earlier this week for some bowling at Challis Lanes with some local DWI members and friends. In the group photo, back row, are bowlers Nicole Tracy, Cameron Bankson, Leon Knowles, Mike Peck, Lynn Lamping, Mike Hammond and Marcia Rowan.
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Mohamed Salah has become the first player to score 10 goals in Europe in a single season for Liverpool.
The Egypt star struck twice in the first half of Tuesday's Champions League semi-final first leg with Roma at Anfield.
Salah curled home a spectacular opening goal 35 minutes in before a delightful chipped second made it 2-0 at the break.
It means the 25-year-old is the first Reds player to reach double figures for goals in a European campaign, while he is also the first African player to score at least nine in a single Champions League tournament.
Salah, who was crowned the PFA Players' Player of the Year on Sunday for his Premier League performances, has now hit 43 goals in all competitions in his first season with Liverpool.
He is just four goals short of equalling the record for goals in a season, set by Ian Rush in 1983-84.
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump "would be inclined" to permit the release of a memo written by Democrats that rebuts a Republican document alleging anti-Trump bias at the FBI, if it passes a security and legal review, a White House spokesman told CNN on Friday.
"I think the president would be inclined to release the Democratic memo should it come to us and should it be reviewed and gone through the same process and if national security and legal equities review it and say it doesn't challenge sources and methods, the information in it" is accurate, White House spokesman Raj Shah told the network.
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President Mahama has touted nation's achievements, saying Ghanaians have every reason to be proud of the successes chalked. In his final New Year Greetings to Ghanaians, President Mahama, who will in some six days hand over power to President-elect, Nana Addo also commended Ghanaians for ensuring peace and stability in the just ended elections.
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'Just to Dance Beneath a Diamond Sky,' a painting by Paul Larson inspired by the Bob Dylan song, 'Mr. Tambourine Man.' The painting will be featured in an upcoming exhibition of artwork inspired by song lyrics.
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Attorneys for immigrant parents who have been split up from their children are calling attention to an overlooked effect of the separations.
Some immigrants complain that they stumbled through their first asylum interviews when they were deeply distraught over the loss of their children. The interviews can have life-changing consequences because they are critical to establishing why families cannot return home safely.
To clear the initial hurdle, asylum seekers must demonstrate a “significant possibility” that they can prove they have been persecuted or will be persecuted if they go home.
Attorneys say many asylum seekers speak through translators and fumble their interviews by holding back details that may help their cases.
Many of the parents have talked to their children on the phone, but they know little else about them.
MCINTOSH COUNTY, Ga. — The carcass of what appears to be a strange sea creature was discovered by a boater on a Georgia beach Friday, WJAX reports.
Jeff Warren said he saw the animal Friday afternoon at the Wolf Island National Wildlife Refuge.
Warren told WJAX he initially thought the animal was a dead seal, but after looking closer he described it as more of a “Loch Ness-type thing.”
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said some sea animals decompose in a such a way that they can resemble a plesiosaur, adding that basking sharks can appear to have a long neck and tiny head when they decompose.
There is no official word so far on what the creature is.
Chelsea are prepared to make a late move to pursue the services of Inter Milan attacker Ivan Perisic . The Croatia international is also a transfer target for Manchester United and Barcelona.
Perisic, 28, has been linked with a move to Old Trafford all summer, but the Red Devils just have not managed to finalise a transfer fee with the Nerazzurri.
As a result, manager Luciano Spalletti has stated that the player is content to stay put at San Siro, although Chelsea could have a late say on his future.
According to The Mirror, the Blues could make a swoop for the experienced winger with Conte desperate to more options to his squad prior to this month's transfer deadline.
United have been put off by the attacker's £48m valuation in recent weeks, but the Premier League holders come be willing to match the sum as the search for new signings intensifies.
Chelsea had a weakened bench during the 3-2 opening day defeat to Burnley, but Conte later stated that he had picked the best matchday squad he could manage.
Timing, they say, is everything. And the timing of Ryan Greer's commitment couldn't have been better for Northwestern.
The three-star prospect from Northfield (Mass.) Mount Hermon committed to the Wildcats today and figures to step right into the lead guard role occupied by Bryant McIntosh the last four years.
Greer was originally a 2019 prospect, but he reclassified to 2018 to join the Wildcats this season.
He announced his commitment on Twitter:
Prosecutors focused mainly on Wood’s use of his patrol car computer, where they found he received a message from a colleague and began typing a response just before the collision. Wood, now 42, had admitted to texting his wife but said it was while he was stopped at a red light, according to a memo by the district attorney’s office. Prosecutors concluded the explanation was consistent with cellphone data that recorded minute-by-minute intervals.
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German man arrested for trying to launch explosives on airplane
LONDON: A young man around 20 years of age was arrested for allegedly attempting to launch explosives on an airplane in Western Sweden, according to police, world news agencies reported.
The detainee was trying to board a plane to another European country when a regular check at the airport revealed explosives in his possession. He was immediately taken into custody at the Landvetter Airport in Goteborg on Thursday morning, police spokesman Peter Andlersson said.
The detainee is reported to have German origins and that luggage had acetone peroxide, an explosive substance. The purpose for carrying such explosives is yet to be discovered by law-enforcing agencies.
The acetone peroxide was used in the killing of 22 people in the English city of Manchester in May.
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Today it became even more symptomatic for the US economy when Walgreens announced declining same stores sales – as part of the brick-and-mortar meltdown – and a $10 billion share buyback program to soothe rattled investors’ nerves, with money it would have to borrow, and its shares, in the morning of their third day on the Dow, plunged 10%.
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– Total Divas returns with a new episode this Wednesday night. There will be a season six marathon starting at 1PM ET on Wednesday.
– Lilian Garcia sang the national anthem this past weekend at the Rams game in honor of her father, who recently passed away…
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Teaching kids in pre-school to vote fights abstentionism
by Beatrice Credi - 2017.06.14
It has been referred to as the youngest Democracy in the world. We are talking about the preschool Dolli-Einstein Haus in Pinneberg, located in northern Germany. Where the very small children (ages 3-5) choose, by way of regular elections, what they want to eat and what activities they want to participate in. Ballot boxes are displayed once a week to ask the baby voters what desert they prefer and which sport they want to practice in the following days. The vote is secret and the results, as in any other Democratic contest, is determined by the majority. The children even elect a representative during an assembly, who will speak on their behalf, and there is even a Constitution that contains 7 fundamental principles. The teachers explain that the objective is to teach rights and obligations from an early age. Including the responsibility of individual choice and the impact that it can have on the greater community.
A Louisville police detective shot in the face during a drug bust is out of the hospital a day after the shooting.
Detective Darrell Hyche was shot in the face and head during a traffic stop Thursday when a suspect in a car opened fire. Louisville Police Chief Steve Conrad said another officer returned fire, striking two of the men in the car.
Police said Hyche was released from University of Louisville Hospital on Friday afternoon.
One of the suspects in the car, 32-year-old Alexander Simpson, was pronounced dead at the scene. Another man remains in critical condition in a Louisville hospital. Police said they recovered guns and methamphetamine from the car.
Conrad said Hyche was “very lucky” and the 11-year veteran of the department is expected to fully recover.
Last week on Dutch public broadcasting’s KRO-NCRV, Hillary Clinton shot down the notion of Ivanka Trump becoming the first female president of the United States.
Partial transcript as follows:
HOST EVA JINEK: Apparently Ivanka Trump wants to be the first female President of the United States.
HILLARY CLINTON: That’s not going to happen.
JINEK: No?
CLINTON: No.
JINEK: How come?
CLINTON: No, we don’t want any more inexperienced Trumps in the White House.
JINEK: I would think normally I would like to believe what you are saying but I also learned after these elections that things that we don’t except to happen sometimes do happen.
CLINTON: Well, that’s true, but you know, fool me once shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me. And I think the American people have seen for themselves what happens when a reality-TV candidate wins. I really believe there’s an enormous amount of pent-up energy to take the country back away from the Trump administration.
What are firefighters for? It seems an odd question – you might say the clue is in the name. Yet in many countries firefighters are more broadly woven into the crucial work carried out by emergency services. If you suffer a heart attack in France, it may well be the silver-helmeted sapeurs-pompiers who respond. In fact they are called out to roughly 10 times as many medical emergencies as fires. So it is a good idea that firefighters in Britain should henceforth undertake or help with some tasks – such as searches for missing people – previously considered the preserve of the police.
Naturally, care should be taken that training in the service’s primary task – fighting fires – is not diluted, nor that the esprit de corps arising among men and women with singularity of purpose is damaged. But with both manpower and money stretched at local council level, what matters most is ensuring that...
(CBS NEWS) – Attorney General Jeff Sessions says the Justice Department will crack down on violent gangs.
“Under President Trump, the Justice Department has zero tolerance for gang violence,” Sessions told a meeting with federal law enforcement officials to discuss ways to combat organized crime.
Sessions on Tuesday called out one organization in particular, the MS-13 street gang, members of which are suspected in the killings of four people last week in Long Island. Sessions is to say in prepared remarks before the Organized Crime Council that gangs like MS-13 “represent one of the gravest threats to American safety.”
He says tougher enforcement of immigration and border crimes will curb gang activity. And he says cities that protect people in the country illegally make efforts to fight gang violence more difficult. He says so-called sanctuary cities are “aiding these cartels to refill their ranks.”
NEWARK, Del. (AP/WBOC)- Police are investigating the armed robbery of three University of Delaware students.
The Newark Police Department said Monday that officers are still searching for two male suspects.
Police say the robbery occurred shortly before 10 p.m. Saturday on Benny Street near the university campus. The three victims, all 19-year-old students, reported that they were approached from behind.
One of the two suspects showed a handgun.
At that point, police say one of the victims ran, while the other two gave up credit cards and a cellphone.
Police used dogs to search the area after the robbery but could not find the robbers.
The suspects were both described as white or Hispanic males, thin build, approximately 20– 25-years-old, wearing hooded sweatshirts and dark clothing.
Anyone with information on this incident should contact Detective James Skinner at 302-366-7100, ext. 3135 or JSkinner@newark.de.us.
Winnipeg police examine a truck that was struck by a van on Boyd Avenue near Sinclair Street last year. Officers did nothing wrong during a police chase that left Natalee Eklund dead last September, Manitoba's police watchdog says.
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A man was taken to hospital this morning following a rollover on the Burnett Highway.
A man was taken to hospital this morning following a rollover on the Burnett Highway. Renee Albrecht
PARAMEDICS have been called to three crashes in the Gympie region in the past 24 hours.
This morning a car that rolled on the Burnett Hwy near Goomeri blocked one lane of the highway. The 65 year-old male driver, who had cuts to the face, legs and arms, was taken to Murgon Hospital in a stable condition.
Last night a 54-year-old man who crashed on Cunningam Rd at Goomboorian at 9.35pm was taken to Gympie Hospital with minor injuries.
Paramedics were also called to Crescent Rd at 11.51pm after reports of a single vehicle crash into a wall.
On arrival, there were no occupants in the vehicle, a Queensland Ambulance spokesman said.
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Texas A&M University has criticized the views of a white nationalist who is planning a "white lives matter" rally on campus next month.
A&M spokeswoman Amy Smith told The Battalion student newspaper that Preston Wiginton's rhetoric is "counter to the core values of Texas A&M."
Smith said in an earlier statement to The Dallas Morning News that the university didn't invite any white nationalists, but that it can't stop them from coming. She says anyone can reserve space on the public university's campus.
Wiginton says he's invited prominent white nationalist Richard Spencer to address the rally. It's not clear if Spencer will attend.
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On Tuesday, Apple released an update to iOS 11 that claims to fix some iPhone 8 touchscreens that had recently become unresponsive.
Some iPhone 8 owners that had their displays repaired by third parties noticed their touchscreens became responsive after the previous iOS 11.3 update rolled out. The new update, iOS 11.3.1, will reportedly fix this issue.
In its release notes, Apple also warns users against using "non-genuine replacement displays." According to Apple, these third-party parts are to blame for the difficulties experienced by iPhone 8 users.
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iOS 11.3 was originally released late last month. Notably, it implemented a feature that allowed users to turn off the ability to slow down iPhone performance when battery levels are low.
On today's LIVE WITH KELLY AND RYAN, Broadway star Sutton Foster recalled getting her big break in THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE and discussed presenting her former co-star, Gavin Creel, with an award at Sunday's Tonys. Watch the appearance below!
Foster is an award-winning actor, singer and dancer who has performed in 11 Broadway shows and originated roles in the Broadway productions of The Drowsy Chaperone, Little Women, Young Frankenstein, Shrek The Musical, and her Tony Award-winning performances in Anything Goes and Thoroughly Modern Millie.
She was first seen on television on Star Search at age 15, and has more recently appeared in Bunheads, Psych, Johnny and the Sprites, Flight of the Conchords, Sesame Street, Law and Order SVU and Royal Pains. Since March 2015, she stars in TVLand's new series, "Younger" created by Darren Star.
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Target said Monday it is buying a delivery logistics company to help it offer same-day delivery service to in-store shoppers. Software made by San Francisco-based Grand Junction connects retailers with about 700 delivery companies around the country that pick up items from stores or distribution centers and take them to customers. Expanding delivery and making it faster ...
Several days before William Tighe allegedly dragged a woman out of her car at a Tewksbury gas station, stole the vehicle, and set off a regionwide manhunt, the 32-year-old had a very different interaction with police: They revived him with Narcan. The Tewksbury man had overdosed on opioids at a home in the Highlands neighborhood of Lowell, The Sun has learned, and the Narcan almost certainly saved his life.
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CAIRO, March 30 Egypt's central bank kept its key interest rates unchanged on Thursday in a meeting of its Monetary Policy Committee, it said in a statement.
The bank kept its overnight deposit rate at 14.75 percent and its overnight lending rate at 15.75 percent. (Reporting by Maha El-Dahan; Editing by Dominic Evans)
Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has said Punjab Agriculture, Food and Drug Authority will prove to be a milestone in provision of high standard medicines and hygienic edible items to the masses.
He stated this while chairing a high level meeting in Lahore today to review the matters regarding establishment of Punjab Agriculture, Food and Drug Authority.
The Chief Minister said PAFDA will become functional during the current year.
On Thursday 14th December, Xpress Xmas will be broadcasting the Christmas Carol service LIVE from the Great Hall.
The service put on by Cardiff University’s Christian Union will feature plenty of your favourite yuletide carols from 7pm until 10pm.
“Come hear about Jesus – the reason for Christmas. Join the festivities, enjoy the evening and eat yummy mince pies…. This year we give a special welcome to Choral societies, who are coming to perform and join us in singing carols and Roger Carswell who will be speaking at the evening.”
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COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Blair Watson made six 3-pointers and scored a career-high 24 points, Brianna Fraser added 20 points, and No. 15 Maryland beat Loyola (Maryland) 114-45 on Monday night.
Maryland set a single-game program record with 37 assists — on 46 field goals. Channise Lewis led with 11 assists and Watson had five of her six in the first half.
Kaila Charles added 18 points and four assists for Maryland (10-2), which shot 61 percent and made 10 3-pointers. Stephanie Jones had 16 points and seven rebounds, Ieshia Small added 13 points, seven rebounds and five assists.
Charles scored eight points during a 13-0 second-quarter run for a 44-15 lead. It was 54-20 at halftime behind Watson’s 15 points and Charles’ 12.
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Broome locals and visitors came together this morning for a moving ceremony in honour of those who lost their lives fighting for the nation.
As the sun slowly began to rise over Bedford Park, more than 2000 people stood quietly in reflection at the annual Anzac Day Dawn Service.
The event was highlighted by the traditional march from Weld Street, comprising representatives from the Broome RSL, WA Police, North-West Mobile Force, Australian Navy Cadets, State Emergency Service unit and other organisations.
Pick up a copy of next week’s Broome Advertiser for full coverage of the day.
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Running over 8 minutes, the epic tune is the longest track on "Hardwired To Self-Destruct", which was launched last summer with the lead single "Hardwired."
Metallica's tenth album recently achieved platinum status in the US for sales of 1 million copies. The Phoenix event made headlines when an Albuquerque, NM man was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct and indecent exposure after allegedly urinating on a family of three - including a 10-year old girl and her parents - during the show.
Arizona Department of Public Safety troopers arrested 44-year-old Daniel Francis Daddio after the family told police they "felt warm liquid washing over their backs and legs" during the event.
Daddio was released from jail following a court appearance, and he is scheduled to appear again on August 18. Watch the video here.
The new report from the U.S. Census Bureau ranks South Carolina amongst the top 10 states for numeric growth from 2016 to 2017. (Source: WIS)
If you feel like there are more people moving to South Carolina, you may be on to something.
South Carolina's population has crossed the 5 million mark due to the number of people making South Carolina their home. The new report from the U.S. Census Bureau ranks South Carolina amongst the top 10 states for numeric growth from 2016 to 2017.
More than 64,000 people moved to South Carolina this year, placing South Carolina in tenth place on the list. Texas saw the largest number of people moving to the state with nearly 400,000 new residents.
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Koulibaly not for sale
By Football Italia staff
Chelsea are reportedly willing to pay €60m for Kalidou Koulibaly, but Napoli won’t sell for any price.
The centre-back was heavily linked with the Blues last summer, but he extended his contract with the Partenopei in September.
According to this morning’s Corriere dello Sport, the English champions are prepared to make a huge offer for the defender of around €60m [£52.7m].
Despite that, Napoli have already resolved to keep their squad together for a serious assault on the Serie A summit, and they would reject any offer that comes in for Koulibaly.
The Vesuviani don’t have Financial Fair Play targets to meet and aren’t planning any major summer transfers, so they have no need to sell Koulibaly.
Over his stand-up, TV, film, and music career, Jamie Foxx has seen and done a lot — and now he’s talking about all of it.
The Oscar and Grammy-winner participated in an hour-plus Tribeca Talks: Storytellers event Monday night in New York. Among the topics: what he learned from In Living Color; how Kanye West launched his music career; and why Oprah Winfrey and Sidney Poitier had to step in when Foxx went “nuts” during the 2005 awards season.
“I was really wrong. I was disrespectful to the process,” admitted Foxx, who was receiving strong buzz for his turn as Ray Charles in Ray. He says ahead of the Academy Awards, where he would take home the award for Best Actor, he got a call from Winfrey. “She says, ‘You’re blowing it,'” shares Foxx.
The mogul then proceeded to take the actor to Quincy Jones’ house for an intervention full of A-listers, including Poitier, the first black actor to win Best Actor at the Oscars.
To learn more, including why Wesley Snipes hates Foxx, watch the full video above.
What would it be like to play Mozart’s own piano?
Composer and musicologist Robert Levin is also an authority on early and ancient musical instruments, and gives us an idea.
This particular piano was used by Mozart over the last ten years of his life, and is notable for several differences. For starters, piano keys 250 years ago looked very different – and Mozart’s keyboard of choice was 2 octaves shorter. Levin goes on to describe exactly how Italian pianos made very unique sounds thanks to their construction – further influencing the music that Mozart and his peers composed.
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Chad Thomas | EDGE | Miami (FL)
Height | 6-6
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The Hurricanes went through most of the 2017 season undefeated, thanks in large part to a dominant defense anchored by Thomas. It rarely took long for Thomas to announce his presence with authority, getting after opposing quarterbacks and ball-carriers with regularity.
A massive edge defender with power and explosiveness to burn, Thomas racked up 23.5 tackles for loss over the past two seasons. His frame and versatility should make him plenty of fans in NFL scouting circles, and a fairly week class at his position should have him off the board before the draft’s final day.
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ARTHUR -- Ryan Jefferson was recently hired as the new head football coach for Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond.
Jefferson is just the program's third coach in the last thirty years, and he instantly becomes one of the youngest head coaches in the state at 26 years old.
Noah Newman caught up with Jefferson - click the video above to watch the one on one interview!
Several people were hurt, including one person who was ejected, after a collision in Chandler Sunday afternoon, according to fire officials. (Source: AP Images)
Several people were hurt, including one person who was ejected, after a collision in Chandler Sunday afternoon, according to fire officials.
Blas Minor with the Chandler Fire, Health and Medical Department said firefighters responded to a two-vehicle crash involving seven patients near Hartford Street and Ray Road.
One of the patients was ejected from the back of a pickup truck and was transported to a local trauma center.
Minor said six other patients were evaluated on scene and one of the patients was transported to Chandler Regional Medical Center.
The condition of the two patients transported is currently unknown. The crash is currently under investigation.
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The United States celebrates Flag Day every year on June 14.
That was the day in 1777 the Second Continental Congress adopted an official flag for the newly formed country.
The day officially became a holiday a little more than 170 years later.
Watch the video above for more history on Flag Day.
Andy Karl, the trouper star of Broadway's Groundhog Day who sustained a knee injury during the April 14 preview performance of the new Broadway musical, will be going on with the show. The musical will open as planned on April 17 at the August Wilson Theatre, with Karl performing.
Following Karl's injury, the April 15 matinee performance had been canceled. Understudy Andrew Call went on in the role of Phil Connors for the April 15 evening performance.
Karl recently won an Olivier Award for the world premiere production of Groundhog Day in London’s West End. The musical began previews at Broadway’s August Wilson Theatre on March 16. At that performance, the show was halted briefly due to a set malfunction. The cast persevered and continued the performance without staging or choreography.
Groundhog Day features a book by Danny Rubin (who cowrote the film's screenplay) and a score by Tim Minchin. Matthew Warchus directs with choreography by Peter Darling.
Get excited for Groundhog Day with the show clips below.
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Police continue to detour traffic around an overturned tractor trailer at Main and 14th streets in West Point.
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Police are detouring traffic in West Point after a tractor trailer carrying cut trees overturned at Main and 14th streets in downtown.
The crash happened shortly before 10 a.m. Monday.
Police appeared to be restricting traffic from heading northbound on Main Street. It was unclear how long the detour will be in place.
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Only in New York City would two street performers battle it out see who wins the crown of the main entertainer on the train that day. It’s almost uncomfortable to watch the clip until you realize the reason behind the foot fight.
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MULTAN-An eleven-year-old artist put on display his pencil sketches of woman faces at the Multan Arts Council here the other day.
A good number of families and literary figures of the city visited the exhibition, titled “Only Faces Could Talk.” Minor girl artist - Meeral Fatima, is a fifth-grader. She has made 30 faces of women, showing various moods including sad, gloomy, intense, excited, contented, hopeful, naughty, angry, emotional, thoughtful, proud, disappointed, blessed, crazy, upset, nervous, etc.
Meeral Fatima told this agency that she had also won international essay writing competition in the recent past. She said that she is very much interested in arts, music, sports, and architecture. Known literary figures including Dr Anwar Jamal, Presidential award winner Shakir Hussain Shakir, and Raziuddin Razi appreciated the effort of the little artist.
Conor McGregor v Floyd Mayweather will take place in August
UFC champion Conor McGregor has been trying to secure a deal with boxer Floyd Mayweather for months.
And McGregor has tweeted 'The Fight is on' in reference to the bout.
Mayweather then posted a video on instagram referencing the date of the clash.
No terms of the agreement have been made public but the likelihood is that the fight will take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Vegas and will be at 154lbs.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Paulson & Co :
* Paulson & Co ups share stake in Amazon.com Inc by 41.8 percent to 7,800 shares - sec filing‍​
* Paulson & Co cuts share stake in Office Depot Inc by 11.6 percent to 12.6 million shares - sec filing‍​
* Paulson & Co cuts share stake in Facebook Inc by 22.0 percent to 144,500 class a shares - sec filing‍​
* Paulson & Co - change in holdings are as of june 30, 2017 and compared with the previous quarter ended as of march 31, 2017‍​ Source text : (Source text for quarter ended June 30, 2017: (bit.ly/2w7Q27x) Source text for quarter ended March 31, 2017 (bit.ly/2pQh38R) ) Further company coverage:
Energetic Afro Pop Artiste, OJO DANIEL OLABORODE SUNDAY, popularly known as DANNY S has been really working harder this 2017 as he promised to take his music Carrier to Zenith.
After releasing it’s Audio earlier this year, He unleashes the official Video to His Party Dance-Hall Tune, titled “TELL DEM”.
Tell Dem was produced by Booster & Mixed by 2T Boyz with its Visuals Directed by Twinqle Film for Playhouseafrica….
DANNY S is currently unsigned but has a team of professionals working endlessly on his Projects so far.
Tell Dem “The Goodness of God shall follow us, for the rest of Our Lives”.
Watch and Enjoy.
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March 19 (Reuters) - American International Group Inc :
* AIG FILES FOR POTENTIAL TWO-PART NOTES OFFERING; SIZE NOT DISCLOSED - SEC FILING
* AIG SAYS NOTES WILL BE SOLD IN DENOMINATIONS OF $2,000 AND INTEGRAL MULTIPLES OF $1,000 IN EXCESS THEREOF Source text: (bit.ly/2tW2pnu) Further company coverage:
ISLAMABAD : Advisor to Prime Minister on Finance Miftah Ismail has said that the country’s economy is improving and growth rate has reached about 6 percent.
Addressing World Islamic Economic Forum in Karachi today (Monday), he said that current economic condition is comparatively much better than the last ten years.
The Adviser said the government has taken major steps to address poverty and unemployment issues, besides problems being faced by the business community.
He said that the steps are also being taken for the promotion of industry and small business.
Miftah Ismail said that incumbent government has added 12 thousand megawatt electricity to national grid during the last 5-years.
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With the emergence of Industrial IoT (IIoT), collecting data from equipment is moving from paper-based, manual inspections to automated systems. This improves both data quality and quantity. IIoT-enabled remote asset monitoring also dramatically expands the number and variety of parameters that can be monitored cost effectively. Combined with today’s more advanced analytics, these data enable industrial organizations to implement new, more effective maintenance strategies to progress further along on the maturity continuum from reactive, to preventive, to condition-based, to predictive, and – ultimately – to prescriptive maintenance. With higher maintenance maturity, comes broader business benefits that go beyond reducing…
SALTILLO – It’s been a journey filled with peaks and valleys, but candle company Wicks n’ More continues to fight its way back to regain its place in the market.
A lecturer from the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) is together with his students developing new sports technology inspired by nature.
Torben Lenau, who is both an engineer and researcher in so-called biomimicry, seeks innovative solutions to challenges in the sports world by emulating nature’s models and strategies.
He takes inspiration from emperor penguins, sharks, geckos, pine cones, blue mussels, kangaroos and more.
VINCENNES, Ind. (WTHI) - A group is moving forward with plans for a new business center in Vincennes.
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On Tuesday, News 10 received preliminary plans for the Pantheon Theater.
It features a stage space, office space, and a conference from the first floor.
Th second floor features more work areas as well.
The third floor would have a smaller stage with stadium seating.
The project also has a new board.
Members plan to meet next Wednesday when they could award bids for construction in the fall.
Lawmakers to wear LSU colors in charity ball game to honor Congressman Scalise
ALEXANDRIA, VA - Lawmakers will be wearing LSU's purple and gold colors as they participate in Thursday's Congressional Baseball Game for charity.
According to ABC News, both Republicans and Democrats participating in the game will don Louisiana State University's colors as they battle it out in the historic charity ball game.
The sudden uniform swap is meant to honor Louisiana Congressman Steve Scalise, who remains in critical condition after he was shot in Virginia Wednesday morning.
In the run-up to the game, which is scheduled to be played at Nationals Park, both sides -- Republicans and Democrats -- hold early-morning practices in neighborhoods around Washington. Scalise was attending the GOP's practice session when a gunman opened fire, injuring him and four others.
The annual game has been played since 1909. In recent years, it has raised $600,000 for charity.
April 28 Nyesa Valores Corporacion SA:
* Signs investment contract with its reference shareholders Aqualdre, Fanumceo, majority shareholders of russian company Marma and russian real estate group NAI Becar
* Contract aims to regulate a non-cash capital increase to be subscribed through contribution of 98.12 percent shares of Marma
* Contract also aims to regulate the signing of a credit line agreement for an amount of 3.5 million euros ($3.8 million)
* Issue price in the capital increase is expected at 0.06 euros per share, share premium at 0.045 euros per share
* Says none of Marma shareholders will reach a stake equal to, or higher than 30 percent in share capital of Nyesa upon share capital increase Source text for Eikon:
Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9165 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
Billionaire clothier closes in on Harris Publications Harris Publications, which shut its doors in late April, is awaiting a judge’s OK to sell the assets to Spencer Hays-owned Athlon Media. A deal is now expected by June...
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Pink slips to fly at Parade after sale of magazine The sale of 73-year-old Parade magazine will lead to layoffs for most of the 85 staffers in its New York office, The Post has learned. Athlon Media Group announced on...
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Katie Feehery scored a game-high 13 points and the Scranton women's basketball team beat Juniata 62-45 in a battle between the top two teams in the Landmark Conference. With the win, the Lady Royals hold a two game lead in the league standings.
Please join Reason and our friends at America's Future Foundation and the Miami Rothbardian Circle to celebrate Free Minds and Free Markets at Reason's Happy Hour on February 15th at the Holiday Inn in Coral Gables! Reason Foundation President David Nott will speak about marijuana legalization, civil liberties, and what to expect from Reason journalists and Reason Foundation policy experts in 2017. Who: All friends of Reason are welcome! What: Reason's Free Minds and Free Markets Free Happy Hour with President David Nott When: February 15th.
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India successfully test-fires Missile Agni-IV with striking range of 4,000 km from Odisha coast
Balasore: Missile Agni-IV with a striking range of 4,000 km test-fired from Kalam Island off Odisha coast at 11.50 am. the surface-to-surface missile was flight tested from launch complex-4 of the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Dr Abdul Kalam Island, formerly known as Wheeler Island, at about 11.55 hours, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) .
This was the 6th trial of the indigenously developed Agni-IV missile which met the mission objectives. The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) developed the missile, which is 20 metres long and weighs 17 tonnes. Both its stages are powered by solid propellants.
Agni-IV had been launched five times earlier in 2011, 2012, twice in 2014 and once in 2015. All the five were missions were successful.
But the Prime Minister is still under pressure to address human rights abuses with some heads of state whose presence has sparked fierce protests.
US President Donald Trump's sons Donald Trump jr and Eric Trump are expected to visit Dubai this week to open a Trump-branded golf complex. Trump's sons will be the guests of honour for the opening of the Trump International Golf Club Dubai on February 18, according to an invitation sent to guests by Dubai-listed developer Damac Properties.
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Skelmersdale police officers are investigating after yobs threw a brick at an ambulance - that was on its way to a medical emergency.
The ambulance was driving along Digmoor Road, with full blue lights, when a brick was thrown off a bridge towards the vehicle.
The incident took place around 11.45am yesterday (Monday)
A police spokesperson said: "Thankfully no one was hurt on this occasion but the outcome could have been serious, not only for the ambulance staff but also the patient they were en route to.
"If you have any information or names of those responsible for this please contact us so that the people responsible can be dealt with."
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101.
Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on on 0800 555 111. No details will be taken and you won't have to go to court.
A 19-year-old from Linn Creek wanted on several charges, including felony and misdemeanor drug charges in Camden County, is picked up by the highway patrol Monday night. The report indicates that Tyler Leek was wanted on felony warrants for delivery of a controlled substance and possession of a controlled substance. The charges date back to incidents which, apparently, happened back in June. Leek has since bonded out on the charges.
WASHINGTON — White House official Christopher Liddell has been named deputy chief of staff for policy coordination.
White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders said Monday that Liddell will serve under Chief of Staff John Kelly and will work with Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations Joe Hagin. He will be charged with managing the policy process.
In a statement, Kelly says Liddell is "highly qualified to oversee and coordinate our policy process."
A former executive at Microsoft and General Motors, Liddell has been with the administration since the transition. He served as director of strategic initiatives and worked in the White House Office of American Innovation. The White House says he will continue to work with that office.
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The woman who accused former 49ers defensive lineman Ray McDonald of raping her has refused to testify against him, and as a result the charge has been dropped.
The San Jose Mercury News reports that the women sued McDonald and received a settlement of more than $100,000.
The woman accused McDonald of raping her at his house on December 15, 2014. The 49ers cut him shortly after. He was later signed by the Bears but released after he was arrested and accused of domestic violence and child endangerment.
McDonald, who was accused of domestic violence three times in his NFL career, has not played in an NFL game since the 49ers released him.
"I joined to repay the veterans from the Vietnam era, I felt we owed them more than gratitude we owed them our service," said Chief Warrant Officer 2 Gary Johnson, a signal tech officer with the 316th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), an Army Reserve unit from Coraopolis, Pa. Johnson is currently deployed with the 316th ESC to Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, supporting the 1st Theater Sustainment Command mission of providing logistics support throughout the CENTCOM area of operations.
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ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Explore Fairbanks has announced that it inked a deal with East West Marketing Corp. to represent them in China.
Alaska’s Journal of Commerce reports that Fairbanks’ lead promoters on May 25 signed the contract in Beijing while part of Gov. Bill Walker’s 12-day “Opportunity Alaska” trade mission to the country.
Walker said the “contractual relationship between Explore Fairbanks and East West marks another quantum leap for tourism from China to Alaska.”
Explore Fairbanks Tourism Director Scott McCrea said that the tourism arrangement will not only help Explore Fairbanks make traditional business connections with tour operators, travel agents and the like in the country’s top cities, but will also give the Alaska organization a presence on Chinese social media platforms such as WeChat and Sina Weibo, the Chinese version of Twitter.
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BARWON HEADS, Australia — Australian Minjee Lee shot a 2-over 75 Saturday and held on to a one-stroke lead at the Vic Open, the first tournament of the year on the Ladies European Tour.
Lee had a three-round total of 7-under 212, one better than fellow Australian Karis Davidson, who shot 67 Saturday.
Cheyenne Woods, niece of Tiger Woods, rebounded from a second-round 80 to shoot 69 and was five strokes behind Lee and tied for fifth.
At a PGA of Australia Tour men's event held alongside the women's tournament, Australian Simon Hawkes held a one-stroke lead after a 64.
America was stunned on Wednesday when a gunman opened fire on Republican politicians practising for a charity baseball game near Washington, wounding four people.
The first victim was Steve Scalise, third in line in the Republican leadership in the House of Representatives, who was shot in the hip and crawled across the field, leaving a trail of blood, witnesses said.
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An ITV News investigation has found almost one in five school buses - checked by safety officials - had defects, and the number is increasing year on year.
Across England, Scotland and Wales around five vehicles a week are being identified with problems - some of them serious.
What's more, an industry whistle-blower has brought us proof that some buses were even carrying pupils without an MOT.
I joined an early morning operation in the West Country as unannounced spot checks were made on school buses by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).
It was a worthwhile operation, the team identified one coach with a braking defect.
LEXINGTON, S.C. — A Baptist church’s congregation has voted to remove a statue of Jesus Christ because some believe it’s too “Catholic” for their place of worship.
The State newspaper cites a letter sent by leaders of the Red Bank Baptist Church in South Carolina to Bert Baker Jr., a former member of the congregation who hand-carved the 7-foot (2-meter) statue and accompanying reliefs showing scenes from the life of Christ.
The art has been displayed in the church for a decade, but the pastor told the artist it’s being taken down this week. The letter says some in the congregation believe the image of Christ standing with his arms outstretched is “Catholic in nature.”
The artist responded that the pastor’s letter displays religious prejudice and insults the community’s intelligence.
We sympathise if any readers are cynical. Immigration has become a sore subject because of past failures. Too many foreign-born criminals have successfully petitioned to remain in the country despite their crimes. Too many asylum-seekers have simply disappeared into the general population – sometimes at risk to themselves.
Matters have been complicated by disputed statistics. Numbers leaving the UK have not been properly counted; it is claimed that there is a discrepancy between migration figures and the number of National Insurance numbers granted to Europeans. Britain is, of course, now leaving the EU, and that will mean no excuses are left. The Government has a chance to build an immigration system the voters can have faith in.
April 24 (Reuters) - JPMorgan Chase & Co:
* JPMORGAN CHASE FINANCIAL COMPANY LLC ANNOUNCES PRICING OF CASH-SETTLED EQUITY LINKED NOTES LINKED TO THE COMMON STOCK OF VOYA FINANCIAL, INC. DUE MAY 1, 2023
* JPMORGAN CHASE FINANCIAL CO - PRICING OF OFFERING OF $600 MILLION CASH-SETTLED EQUITY LINKED NOTES LINKED TO COMMON STOCK OF VOYA FINANCIAL DUE MAY 1, 2023 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Well-known Moses Lake announcer dies in bicycle collision
MOSES LAKE, Wash. (AP) — Authorities say a well-known Moses Lake man who called plays for high school sporting events has died in a bicycle collision.
The Grant County Sheriff's Office says 89-year-old Robert "Mel" Olson, of Moses Lake, was struck by a pickup truck while riding his bicycle inside a trailer park Tuesday afternoon. Olson was taken to a local hospital where he died of his injuries.
The sheriff's office says the driver and Olson entered the intersection and didn't see each other. Alcohol and drugs aren't a factor in the collision.
KXLY-TV in Spokane says Olson was the well-known voice of Moses Lake High School, calling plays for football, basketball, and wrestling events.
Participants will create their own glass suncatchers to keep or give as gifts during a class at the League of New hampshire Craftsmen's Meredith Fine Craft Gallery July 12. (Courtesy photo)
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Did you know your four-legged friend can get the dog flu?
It's very contagious and starting to rear its ugly head right here in Memphis.
It's gotten so bad that some vets are requiring dogs get vaccinated to help slow the spread.
Dr. Angie Zinkus from Germantown Parkway Animal Hospital has more on what dog owners need to know to keep their pet healthy.
BETHANY, Ill. (WAND)- The Okaw Valley school district broke ground Thursday on a new agricultural complex.
District officials said the facility will help them build on the district's existing agriculture program. They said the new building will allow students experience in agronomy, agricultural science and animal husbandry.
"Most students in high schools across the United States learn things in classrooms, but they never get to apply it physically by actually doing it," said Wes Wise, agricultural education teacher. "We're going to have the students working on a daily basis with livestock animals, agronomy, corn, soybeans, cover crops ... honeybees, wildlife, basically anything you can think of that's part of the habitat or nature here in Illinois."
District officials said construction of the project should begin in late June or early July and should be complete by October or November.
Plans for fourteen houses to be built by Kerry County Council have gone on public display.
The local authority is seeking to build 8 two-storey houses in two terraces, with a mixture of three and four bedrooms, at Bridewell Milltown.
There are also plans to build single storey houses at Pinewood, Killarney, Tullig Beg, Cromane, Ballinakilla Lower and Drom, Glenbeigh and Meanus and Ownagarry, Killorglin.
The plans can be inspected at council offices or online until August 25th with submissions taken until September 8th.
WATROUS, N.M. — Amtrak says the lead engine of a passenger train crossing northern New Mexico partially derailed when it struck a boulder on the tracks, delaying the train for over 10 hours but causing no serious injuries.
The incident occurred Thursday evening on Burlington Northern Santa Fe tracks near Watrous (WAH’-trohse) about 105 miles (169 kilometres) northeast of Albuquerque.
Amtrak spokesman Marc Magliari says the nine-car train carrying 132 passengers and 14 crew members couldn’t resume its journey from Los Angeles to Chicago until Friday morning after the boulder was removed and the tracks repaired.
Magiiari says the train’s second engine remained on the tracks and that the train still had power, heating and toilet service while it remained at the derailment site.
Houston police: Woman sets car on fire with children inside
HOUSTON (AP) — Authorities in Houston have taken a woman into custody after witnesses reported she set her car on fire as she sat inside with her three children.
Houston police say 31-year-old Ana Segovia was at a car wash Sunday evening when she began repeatedly revving the engine to the point that it caught fire.
Witnesses intervened and rescued Segovia's three daughters, ages 9, 11 and 13. Witnesses told investigators that at one point she said, "We're going to see Jesus."
She left on foot with the children but was later detained by a Harris County deputy constable.
Segovia is charged with aggravated assault on a family member. A mental health evaluation is pending.
The children are with relatives.
Online records don't indicate an attorney for Segovia.
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Less than a week before lawmakers head back into the Capitol for a third legislative session this year, several of them hold divergent opinions on how dire of a problem the state's funding situation is.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - An officer with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office rear-ended a vehicle Tuesday morning at the intersection of Baymeadows Road and Southside Boulevard.
The impact sent the civilian vehicle into the intersection, where it hit two vehicles waiting to turn onto Southside from Baymeadows.
The driver was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The officer was not hurt.
The westbound turn lanes of Baymeadows Road to Southside Boulevard south were blocked during the investigation. Lanes reopened just after 9:30 a.m.
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The former prime minister faces fines and up to 20 years in jail if convicted — but could be spared a whipping due to his age
by Phillip Manning ~ October 6th, 2017
Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Mat-Su Conservations Services, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, and Alaska Plant Materials Center have partnered together for the purpose of habitat restoration and protection along salmon streams and rivers in the Mat-Su Valley.
Earlier this summer, a Bank Restoration Workshop was held in Talkeetna to teach and implement bank stabilization techniques that benefit not only landowners along rivers, but salmon as well.
KTNA’s Katie Writer spoke with Franklin Dekker, Hydrologist for Fish and Wildlife Service about his inspection of the McCann property along the Susitna River.
The Mat-Su Valley Habitat Restoration and Protection Cost-Share Program is accepting applications year round, yet they advise applying as soon as possible for review.
Maryland's Kiara Leslie shoots between Michigan's Sierra Thompson, left, and Kelsey Mitchell, right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016, in College Park, Md. Maryland won 76-56. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- Maryland guard Kiara Leslie will play next season at North Carolina State as a graduate transfer.
Both schools announced Leslie's move Wednesday. Leslie will graduate this summer and be immediately eligible with two seasons of eligibility.
Leslie is the younger sister of former Wolfpack men's basketball player C.J. Leslie. Her hometown is Holly Springs, which is a short drive from N.C. State's Raleigh campus.
Leslie played two seasons mostly as a reserve for the Terrapins before sitting out last year with an injury. She averaged 4.0 points and 2.8 rebounds in 67 career games.
MAGISTRATES have banned a man from sleeping rough.
Homeless Luke Blythe, 29, was issued with a two-year criminal behaviour order after he was convicted of having diamorphine, a class A drug.
Now city magistrates banned him from sleeping or staying at Tesco in Quay Street, Fareham, the Westbury Manor Museum gardens, car parks in Osborn Road and Civic Way and Trinity Church.
Blythe is banned from leaving his belongings unattended in any public place and from leaving drug paraphenalia.
On Sunday, Aug. 14, after a night of unrest prompted by the fatal police shooting of a black man, Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn said his review of body camera video of the incident proved the officer had acted appropriately. "The individual did turn toward the officer with a firearm in his hand," Flynn stated, later saying the man, 23-year-old Sylville Smith, "was raising up with" the gun.
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02:07 Reported News Briefs Shvat 19, 5777 , 15/02/17 Shvat 19, 5777 , 15/02/17 Netanyahu, Tillerson meet in Washington, DC Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tilerson began their meeting a short time ago.
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The management of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, has released instructions for 2018 Batch A prospective corps members.
The Scheme disclosed this in a statement on its official social media pages.
The statement read “This is to inform all 2018 Batch “A” PCMs that Online Registration begins on 26th March, 2018 and ends on 8th April, 2018.
“Tips to guide PCMs during NYSC Online Registration.
“Do not thumb print by proxy. (Nobody should thumbprint for you; thumbprint should be done by you).
“Make sure the passport photograph uploaded is very clear.
“Do not forget the Username and Password used during your online registration.
“Apply for correction of spelling mistakes and rearrangement of names on your dashboard. It is ongoing even after the Orientation Exercise.
“Cross- check your records before submission to avoid wrong details.”
A City of Oak Ridge Public Works Department contractor, GEOServices, LLC, will be performing work along W. Tennessee Avenue from New York Avenue to Georgia Avenue on Monday, October 9, 2017. As part of the project, it will be necessary to close one lane of traffic throughout the day in various locations along W. Tennessee Avenue. During this time, crews will be conducting a subsurface investigation to gather data that will be used for a future water line replacement design.
Drivers, pedestrians and cyclists are urged to use extreme care and caution when traveling along this section of roadway. Please take alternate routes when possible. Questions can be directed to the Public Works Department at (865) 425-1875 or by email PubWorksDis@OakRidgeTN.gov.
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — A detention hearing for rapper Juelz Santana has been postponed until authorities decide who will prosecute the drug and gun charges he faces following an incident at Newark Liberty International Airport.
A judge was due to decide Monday whether Santana would remain jailed until his trial. Officials say that hearing will likely now occur sometime this week.
Santana pleaded not guilty to state charges last week. He also faces federal charges in the same incident
Authorities say security personnel found a loaded .38-caliber handgun and oxycodone pills he didn't have a prescription for in a carry-on bag containing his identification.
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They say he fled the area, leaving two bags behind. He turned himself in three days later.
The 36-year-old New York City-born rapper lives in Totowa, New Jersey. His real name is LaRon James.
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× Snow showers ahead of Sunday’s big game
A breezy night out ahead of snow and colder temperatures tomorrow. Winds staying out of tonight and gusting near 25-35 mph.
Lows will get into the lower 30’s tonight but the wind chill will make it feel closer to the lower 20’s.
Be careful on the roads in the morning. A few light rain/snow showers possible tonight. The best timing for accumulating snow will be between 4 to 10 am tomorrow. Some of that snow could mix with rain at time.
Light snow showers will linger through the afternoon and evening on Sunday. Totals are trending closer to less than an inch by the time this system moves out Sunday night. We’re colder tomorrow with temperatures in the mid 30’s by late morning and dropping quickly through the afternoon.
An arctic high pressure settles in Sunday night, leaving us cold with wind chills near and below zero by Monday morning.
We have an active week ahead with several chances for snow.
SHAFTSBURY, Vt. — The Robert Frost Stone House Museum is ready to reopen under new ownership.
The Friends of Robert Frost announced last September that it was donating the house, seven acres of property, and two barns to Bennington college.
It’s due to open for the season on May 3.
The Benning Banner reports that Frost purchased the house in 1920 and lived there until 1929. He was living in the house when he won his first Pulitzer Prize, as well as when he composed many of his poems, including “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening.”
Frost’s house will remain open to the public but also will be incorporated into college programs and studies.
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The actress looked a very long way from the Dales and murderer Emma Barton as host Eamonn Holmes brought up her time in another soap: Brookside.
The ITV show revealed a fun throwback snap of her and her former co-star Simon O'Brien, who played her character Debbie McGrath's teen sweetheart Damon Grant.
Long before the 45-year-old's terrifying alter ego stole a baby, shot her son Finn (played by Joe Gill) and killed her husband James (Bill Ward) - all in three short years - she couldn't have looked more relaxed and carefree in the ill-fated drama.
Sporting voluminous short tresses, the stars were seen hugging each other while clad in almost identical denim shirts.
At least 60 people died in a prison riot in Brazil over the weekend, state-run media reported Monday.
The 17-hour uprising started Sunday afternoon as part of a rivalry between two criminal organizations at the Anísio Jobim Prison Complex in the city of Manaus, Agencia Brasil reported, citing the country’s Public Safety Secretary Sergio Fontes.
Guards and 74 prisoners were taken hostage, Fontes said. Bodies were thrown over the wall of the complex, and at least six people were decapitated, the news agency reported.
Authorities said they did not know how many prisoners might have escaped.
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GEORGETOWN COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - If you're still looking to get your hands on some free solar eclipse viewing glasses, the Georgetown County Library still has some available.
According to a Facebook post from Georgetown Libraries, one pair of glasses per person can be claimed while supplies last at Georgetown and Waccamaw Libraries, as well as at the remaining pre-eclipse events scheduled by the organization.
Find more details about where to find the glasses and the upcoming events here.
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A family member of the deceased garment workers holds a photo of a loved one in front of the Rana Plaza building site in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 24 April 2018. EPA-EFE/MONIRUL ALAM
A family member of the deceased garment workers holds a photo of a loved one in front of the Rana Plaza building site in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 24 April 2018. EPA-EFE/MONIRUL ALAM
A family member of the deceased garment workers holds a photo of a loved one in front of the Rana Plaza building site in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 24 April 2018. EPA-EFE/MONIRUL ALAM
Hundreds of people demonstrated Tuesday to demand justice on the fifth anniversary of the collapse of the Rana Plaza building, which marked the most disastrous catastrophe in the history of the textile sector in Bangladesh.
On Apr. 24, 2013, a nine-story building in Savar collapsed, leaving more than 1,130 people dead and 2,500 injured.
LEONARDTOWN, Md. (AP) – Authorities say a military helicopter has crashed in southern Maryland.
Maryland State Police spokesman Sgt. Davaughn Parker said a Black Hawk helicopter crashed in Leonardtown on Monday afternoon. He says state police have sent two medevac helicopters to the scene to assist.
Kevin Bowen, who works in the pro shop of the Breton Bay Golf and Country Club in Leonardtown, says he saw the helicopter “flying kind of low” and then “saw it spinning” before it went down between the third and fourth holes of the golf course.
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Kristen Grimes, who previously worked for the Houston Texans, has filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against the team.
Per Cory McCord of KPRC-TV in Houston, Grimes filed a lawsuit against the Texans for "fostering a work environment that was conducive to sexual harassment."
Her lawsuit claims the former Texans director of football operations, Jason Lowrey, "constantly harassed" her from the time she was initially hired by the Texans in May 2013.
The Texans issued a statement about Grimes' lawsuit:
The lawsuit also notes the Texans knew Lowrey "treated female employees inappropriately and wrongfully for his own pleasure."
Grimes cited alleged incidents in December 2013 when Lowrey groped her on a business trip and in 2015 when he made it "uncomfortable, if not impossible for her to perform her job duties" after she attempted to end her relationship with him.
The Texans and Lowery "parted ways" after the 2017 season.
A body of a young male has been recovered from Slough’s Jubilee River.
Police and emergency services launched a search at about 3.45pm yesterday following reports of a person entering the water.
Following an extensive search, rescue crews found the body of a young male at about 12.55pm today.
The death is being treated as unexplained.
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If the NFL was hoping that Colin Kaepernick’s absence from a team roster would allow them to move on from player protests during the national anthem, they’ve been proven very wrong during the first week of preseason games. Raiders star running back Marshawn Lynch was the first to sit through the anthem on Saturday, which he insisted is something he’s been doing for years.
On Sunday, Lynch’s former teammate and Seahawks’ star defensive end Michael Bennett joined him as stars to sit through the anthem in protest. Bennett is known as one of the league’s most vocal players when it comes to social and political issues, so it shouldn’t come as a significant surprise that he would be among those to take a stand in response to the tragic events in Charlottesville, Virginia over the weekend.
Subtropical depression one has transitioned into a tropical depression and is expected to dissipate Thursday night or Friday, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said in its latest advisory on Thursday.
Tropical depression one is located about 730 miles or 1,170 kilometers west of the Azores with maximum sustained winds of 35 miles per hour (55 km/h).
"This transition is a common process, and does not change the previous intensity or track forecasts that call for the depression to become a remnant low later today, and become absorbed by a larger low tonight or early Friday," the NHC added.
(Reporting by Vijaykumar Vedala in Bengaluru)
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Kamiakin’s football team runs out on to the field after the national anthem at Fran Rish Stadium on Friday before the start of a Mid-Columbia Conference football game against Richland. The Braves were mistakenly told the anthem would be played later than it was, and reaction from fans was immediate. Noelle Haro-Gomez Tri-City Herald
A student at Hempstead High School was cited after bringing a stun gun to school earlier this week. Dubuque police say a fellow student alerted school officials and the stun gun was immediately confiscated. The 15 year old boy, whose name has not been released, was given a civil citation for possession of a weapon. In an email to KDTH, Mike Cyze, spokesman for the district said “appropriate disciplinary action will be taken after an investigation into the incident is completed.
Melbourne is Australia's most attractive and interesting city by built form. The genius of the Hoddle Grid blessed the city with good bones, and we have kept much of our inner-city heritage compared with other Australian capitals.
Collins Street: a mix of old and new. Photo: The Age
We have a city council that invests in great street design, including bluestone pavements, quality street furniture and beautiful trees and plantings.
In recent times we have even added some architecturally striking new buildings. But unfortunately, we have also allowed far too much crap to be built.
This century has seen the biggest building boom central Melbourne has ever known – changes in development practice and the planning regime have meant blocks are getting smaller and towers taller.
The intensity of private development is impacting on the quality of our streets and public spaces, meaning design quality needs to be better than ever.
Police release body camera footage of beach arrest
WILDWOOD, N.J. (AP) — Police in a New Jersey beach town have released body camera footage showing the violent arrest of a Philadelphia woman accused of underage drinking over the Memorial Day weekend.
A bystander posted video online showing a Wildwood police officer punching Emily Weinman in the head during the Saturday arrest. The 20-year-old woman faces several charges, including aggravated assault on a police officer.
The body camera footage released on Wednesday shows an officer as he confronts and argues with Weinman over the discovery of alcoholic iced tea drinks in her possession. Wildwood officials say the videos show Weinman assaulting the officers first.
Police have identified the officers involved as Thomas Cannon, John Hillman and Robert Jordan.
Weinman's lawyer say the videos show police overreacted.
New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) on Monday passed an order allowing the Aircel-Reliance Communications merger and also the Brookfield Towers sale to proceed.
According to sources, the NCLT has also allowed Reliance Communications' (RCOM) tower arm's 51 per cent stake sale to Brookfield for Rs 11,000 crore.
RCOM and Aircel had signed a definitive document for a proposed merger scheme of their respective wireless businesses on September 14, 2016. Subsequently, the two telecom operators moved all the relevant statutory and regulatory bodies for approval of the merger scheme. The Competition Commission of India gave its approval to the merger scheme in February 2017.
The two transactions will bring down RCOM debt by Rs 25,000 crore, or 60 per cent.
Sources said the merger scheme before the NCLT-Mumbai Bench will see the final order being passed on September 13, 2017.
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With that massive breach at a California dam leaving around 200000 people out of their homes, the 13abc I-Team getting answers about how Ohio dams are monitored. Ohio does not have any man-made lakes near as large as the one giving California problems but Ohio does inspect its dams at least once every 5 years.
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BEIRUT — A Syrian monitoring group and the media arm of al-Qaida-linked militants are reporting intense airstrikes on a rebel-held stronghold in Syria's northwest.
The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported more than 35 airstrikes on Saraqeb since late Friday, adding that many of its residents are fleeing.
The Ibaa News Agency of the al-Qaida-linked Levant Liberation Committee, said Russian and Syrian warplanes and helicopter gunships have been pounding Saraqeb and Tel Mardeekh village in Idlib province since the early hours of Saturday.
Syrian government forces and their allies pushed into Idlib, an opposition stronghold, inching closer to a key highway that connects Syria's two largest cities, Damascus and Aleppo.
× Hamden police searching for suspect involved with parking lot shooting
HAMDEN–A man was shot as he ran away from the sound of gunshots in a parking lot on Sunday night, police said.
Hamden Police said they responded to the area of 35 Warner St. where the 27-year-old victim said he heard gun shots and then realized he had been shot himself.
The victim’s injuries did not appear to be life threatening according to police.
Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact the Hamden Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit at 203-230-040.
"Bob Iger of ABC called Valerie Jarrett to let her know that 'ABC does not tolerate comments like those' made by Roseanne Barr," he tweeted. "Gee, he never called President Donald J. Trump to apologize for the HORRIBLE statements made and said about me on ABC. Maybe I just didn't get the call?"
TYRIQUE ST. VALLE XAVIER COLLINS On Tuesday afternoon, a group of unidentified men are alleged to have committed a home invasion. The men held the residents at gunpoint inside the home while they took several items belonging to them. According to the New Port Richey Police Department, the 9-1-1 call was received…
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Fresh off of the success of their sold out premiere, Catherine Dee Holly & Fray Forde brought Comedy & Curls: The GOOD HAIR Movie to The Wormhole in Savannah. The event featured stand-up comedians Fray Forde, Chris Is Lame, Jerrod Smith, Mandel Tevin Williams, Paige Bowman and Dedrick Flynn.
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The Euro stays at the back foot in mid-Monday’s trading and broke support at 1.0606/03 (Friday’s low / 55SMA) after recovery attempts were capped at 1.0656, where 5/30 bear-cross has formed.
Downside pressure intensifies after probe below 1.0606 pivot, with immediate target at 1.0583 (50% of 1.0339/1.0827 upleg) that lies ahead of more significant support at 1.0550 (base of thick daily Ichimoku cloud.
Violation of daily cloud base (cloud is spanned between 1.0550 and 1.0818) would generate another strong bearish signal.
Daily close below 55SMA which is now reverting to resistance, is needed to confirm bearish continuation.
Broke daily Kijun-sen / today’s high (at 1.0640 and 1.0656 respectively) mark another good resistances, regain of which would activate alternative scenario and sideline immediate downside risk.
Res: 1.0603; 1.0640; 1.0656; 1.0705
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HAVANA, Cuba, Jan 2 (ACN) On December 30th, Cuba reached the 4 million tourist mark, for a 13 percent growth compared to 2015, reported the Ministry of Tourism (MINTUR).
According to a press release, most visitors arrived from North America and Europe, though the numbers of other continents are growing significantly
Forecasts from MINTUR say the growing trend will remain but it will slow down in 2017, with 4.1 million visitors expected.
Cuba now has 65 thousand rooms in state-owned hotels and another 17 thousand in private houses. Just in 2015, close to three thousand rooms were made available in 14 hotels in the main Cuban tourist poles. This 2016, more investments were made in this regard, said María del Carmen Orellana, MINTUR marketing general director
TEGUCIGALPA (Reuters) - U.S. electric auto maker Green4U Technologies has signed a memorandum of understanding to build an assembly plant in Honduras, the first of its kind in the Central American country, the Honduran government said on Tuesday.
Green4U Chairman Don Panoz signed the agreement with the Honduran government, it said in a statement. The plan foresees investment of some $19 million-$20 million over the first five years.
Panoz said in the statement the company wanted to base its operations in a community of 40,000-50,000 people, and that the company was considering three locations near to a port on Honduras's Atlantic coast.
(Reporting by Gustavo Palencia; Editing by Amrutha Gayathri)
ZURICH, Dec 12 (Reuters) - Swiss hedge fund operator and Credit Suisse investor RBR Capital Advisors may shift its focus to a greater concentration on shareholder activism, it said on Tuesday.
It was responding to a report by the Financial Times citing unnamed sources saying that RBR, run by financier Rudolf Bohli, may close two long-short equity funds and redirect investments into the special situations fund which has invested more than 100 million Swiss francs ($101 million) in Credit Suisse.
RBR has in total around 250 million francs in investments.
“RBR Capital Advisors is currently reviewing its focus with the goal of concentrating in future on shareholder activism. Nothing has been definitely decided,” a spokesman said.
Officials: Woman rolled atop son in her bed, smothering him
WAVERLY, Neb. (AP) — A southeast Nebraska woman has been accused of smothering her 3-week-old son by rolling atop him while they slept in the same bed.
The Lancaster County Sheriff's Office says 35-year-old Ashley Bean surrendered Wednesday in Lincoln. Capt. Ben Houchin says he expects Bean will be charged with felony child abuse. Court records don't list the name of an attorney who could comment for her.
A sheriff's office news release says deputies and medics were called to her Waverly home Dec. 17. The boy was taken to a Lincoln hospital and then transferred to an Omaha hospital, where he died later that day. An autopsy determined he'd died of asphyxia stemming from suffocation and overlay.
The release says investigators determined Bean was highly intoxicated when she fell asleep in the bed with her son.
Gobert (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's Game 2 against the Clippers, Tony Jones of the Salt Lake Tribune reports.
An MRI following Saturday's playoff opener against the Clippers revealed Gobert is dealing with a bruised and hyperextended knee, which means there's no overall structural damage. That said, it's still an injury that's going to cost Gobert some time and the fact that he's being ruled out a day in advance of Tuesday's contest could mean he's in line to miss additional time. With Gobert out, Derrick Favors is expected to draw the start at center on Tuesday, while Jeff Withey should see a bigger role off the bench while operating as the top backup.
0:50 Oroville residents return home after evacution order lifted Pause
0:40 Oroville dam break would flood almost 200,000 California residents in 7 hours
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3:02 Look at the massive water flow of Feather River, Sacramento River and Lake Oroville
2:52 What you need to know about the massive Oroville dam emergency in California
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1:42 Water gushes at California's Lake Oroville dam
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Jim Taylor, center, poses with surviving members of the the 1970s Southern rock band Stillwater, following filming of a promotional video for the Hayneville JamFest on Saturday. Band members, from left, are Mike Causey, Al Scarborough, Sebie Lacey and Rob Walker. Special to The Telegraph
Mentally disabled man reported missing from West Side
A 38-year-old man with the mental capacity of a 3-year-old went missing Monday from the East Garfield Park neighborhood on the West Side.
Jimmie Jackson went missing from the 3400 block of West Fulton Boulevard, according to a missing person alert from Chicago Police. He often visits Garfield Park.
Jackson is also diagnosed with with epilepsy and diabetes, police said.
Jackson is described as a 6-foot-3, 130-pound black man with a light complexion, black hair and brown eyes, police said. He was last seen wearing blue jeans and a long-sleeve Chicago Bulls shirt.
He has a scar on his neck and a tattoo reading, “Little Jimmy” on his left arm, police said.
Anyone with information should contact Area North detectives at (312) 744-8266.
rubber duckie wrote: Roberts in holding out to see what Titans can come up with...if he rejects us we've got a safety net with Robert Lui on stand by.
Ben MM is signed... you can quote me on that later too.
“Robert Lui on standby” is not a quote I wish to ever have to bring up, ever. He’s not bad but he’s not what I’d consider as even remotely close to our half back solution. Brown and Lui... is that really what Smith has done to us? Maybe we could get Carney to partner Lui with Greg Bird as the midfield link-up. We could class that as a rather ‘Stella’ trio, based on previous history in the NRL.I’d rather stick with Patton and Livett if this is where we are heading.
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Former Hubbard Atty. Richard LaCivita will spend 36 months in federal prison on charges of bank fraud and making a false statement on a loan.
Judge Dan Polster imposed the sentence today in U.S. District Court in Cleveland.
He also ordered LaCivita to pay $663,500 in restitution.
LaCivita, who resides in Canfield, used funds deposited into a trust account to invest in art, for his own personal use and for operational expenses of his company Associated Land Title Agency, according to court documents.
He also wrote checks to himself or his company to conceal the misuse of the funds, the documents said.
Between July 2010 and December 2013, LaCivita and his companies collected fees and title insurance premiums for policies that were not issued.
LaCivita forfeited his law license in 2012 with disciplinary action pending against him.
In his last three starts, Indians pitcher Trevor Bauer is 2-1 with a 1.23 ERA and 22 strikeouts with just three walks. (AP Photo)
A packed Manchester bound plane has landed safely after earlier declaring an in flight medical emergency.
The flight, LS864 from Murcia in south east Spain to Manchester landed at Manchester Airport shortly before 3pm after issuing a "squawk" alert earlier this afternoon.
The Jet2 Boeing 737 was scheduled to land in Manchester at 3.15pm.
Aircraft issue the "squawk" alerts for issues such as medical emergencies or plane malfunctions.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Investigators in Charlotte say they are investigating the city’s first homicide of 2017.
Police said in a news release that officers responding to a 911 call just after midnight Sunday found a man dead at an apartment complex about 5 miles southeast of downtown Charlotte.
Investigators say they think 22-year-old Natanael Rodriguez knew his killer, but they did not give details. No arrests have been made.
Police say they are still trying to find witnesses to the shooting.
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After going 1-for-3 with an RBI and run scored in the matinee for Triple-A Rochester, Palka, the prospect, exploded in the Red Wings' second game against Syracuse -- a makeup of Saturday's rained-out contest. The right fielder was involved in the entirety of Rochester's offense in the nightcap, driving in four runs and scoring three more of his own in the Red Wings' 8-7 loss to the Chiefs.
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Karma struck Jason Dufner in a big way at the RBC Heritage tournament over the weekend.
Dufner entered the final round with a lead, but had a semi-meltdown on the par-5 fifth hole. He ended up bogeying the hole, and wasn’t happy about it, so he dropped his club and just left it there.
Obviously, someone had to pick it up, and Dufner knew that. That someone was his caddie, Kevin Baile.
Definitely the club drop of the week. pic.twitter.com/fPy4chvkf3 — Skratch (@Skratch) April 16, 2017
The sense of entitlement Dufner showed with that gesture is astounding. His caddie should’ve left the putter there until he picked it up himself.
Oh, by the way, he finished the tournament tied for 11th.
Allahabad High Court is miffed with the Yogi government in relation to the delay in the suspension of the Gorakhpur DM Rajeev Rautela and DM ‘Kanpur Dehat’ Rakesh Kumar.
Previously, both the district magistrates were considered unsuccessful in controlling the illegal sand mining and despite of the orders of the High Court there have not been any sort of action taken till now.
Division bench comprising of Chief Justice DB Bhosle and Justice MK Gupta had ordered the suspension of both IAS officers but there has not been any action taken and now the court has ordered that the state government should take note of this by 16 February.
April 28 Meridian Mining SE
* Meridian Mining updates terms of private placement
* Meridian Mining SE - placement offering of units of company, meridian has amended price per unit from C$0.70 to c$0.40 per unit
* Meridian Mining SE - offering is now up to 11.25 million units for aggregate gross proceeds of up to c$4.5 million
* Meridian Mining SE - company has also agreed with Paradigm Capital Inc to complete private placement as a non-brokered placement.
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There has been a crash on the M6 near Preston involving a car and a lorry which is causing tailbacks in the area.
The incident is ongoing between southbound junctions 32 (Broughton) and 31a (Redscar) with one lane being closed causing delays of 40 minutes.
The traffic is having a knock-on effect delaying traffic heading eastbound on the M55.
Traffic northbound from junction 31 (Samlesbury) is also delayed.
Traffic England say normal traffic conditions are expected between 7.30pm and 7.45pm.
LOS ANGELES — Costa Rican international Marco Urena accounted for the first two goals in Los Angeles FC pre-season history Friday as the expansion franchise club tied MLS champion Toronto FC 2-2.
The game pitted Toronto captain Michael Bradley against his father, AFC head coach Bob Bradley.
"All in all, not bad," Bob Bradley said of his team's performance.
"There's a lot of work to do still," he added.
Tsubasa Endoh and Sebastian Giovinco scored for Toronto, which led 1-0 and 2-1. Urena pulled LAFC even for the second time in the 84th minute.
The game, which saw both teams field younger lineups in the first half before turning to senior players in the second, was played at UCLA.
"It was a good day. We got a lot of guys minutes," said Toronto coach Greg Vanney.
Toronto returns home Saturday before leaving heading south again Tuesday to continue training camp in Mexico.
FILE - In this Sept. 23, 2017, file photo, Clemson's Travis Etienne outruns Boston College defenders to score a 50-yard touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game, in Clemson, S.C. Etienne and Georgia Tech's Taquon Marshall are two of the ACC's biggest surprises through the first month of the season. Richard Shiro, File AP Photo
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – A bicyclist is suing the city of Portland for $566,000 after he hit a pair of concrete islands on his way home from the World Naked Bike Ride, causing him to crash and break his nose, arm and two fingers.
The Oregonian/OregonLive reported Friday that, according to the lawsuit, a fully-clothed Charles Ziemer was pedaling back to his car after participating in the June 2016 ride when his wheels suddenly struck the islands.
The lawsuit filed in Multnomah County Circuit Court faults the city for failing to put reflectors or lights on the islands and situating them in a travel lane.
An employee at the Portland city attorney’s office says the city doesn’t comment on pending litigation.
The suit seeks $66,000 in medical bills, plus $500,000 for pain and suffering.
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More than $14 million in street, drainage and sidewalk improvements were showcased on San Antonio’s southwest side Friday morning.
Theo and Malone Avenues between I-35 and Zarzamora Street were completely reconstructed as a result of the 2012 bond program.
“It’s a big improvement. It’s a lot better for us,” resident Michael Salas said. He utilizes the Palm Heights Community Center, where the ribbon cutting for the project completion took place.
Assistant City Engineer Luis Maltos told Palm Heights seniors who attended the event that more improvements are coming to District 5 as a result of the 2017 bond program passed in May.
Some of the improvements unveiled include 4-feet sidewalks, 11-feet travel lanes, 8-feet parking lanes, 5-feet bike lanes and new traffic signals.
State-owned lender IDBI Bank today said it will sell 30 per cent stake in NSDL e-Governance Infrastructure Ltd (NEGIL).
This is a part of exercise to exit from non-core business.
The "board of directors of IDBI Bank... have by way of circular resolution approved sale of 1,20,00,000 equity shares of NSDL e-Governance Infrastructure Ltd (NEGIL) constituting 30 per cent stake held by the bank", it said in a filing to stock exchanges.
Last month, IDBI Bank's board also approved sale of 1.5 per cent stake in the leading bourse National Stock Exchange (NSE).
The bank had sold 9 lakh equity shares constituting 2 per cent of the paid-up capital of the NSE to LIC on March 30, 2016.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Nicholas Financial Inc:
* NICHOLAS FINANCIAL ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF NEW CEO EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 12, 2017
* SAYS DOUGLAS MAROHN APPOINTED CEO AND PRESIDENT
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Dumpsters with flood-related debris, outside at Denham Springs High School, Fri., Sept. 9, 2016.
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Alex Douglass was a CrossFit and running enthusiast who ran a 50-mile ultra-marathon when he wasn't working his day job as a state police trooper.
All of that was ended by a sniper's bullet.
Douglass survived the ambush that took his comrade's life on Sept. 12, 2014, but the devastating wounds caused by that single rifle shot still haven't healed.
On Monday, Douglass got a chance to confront his alleged assailant, describing years of pain and rehabilitation for a jury weighing capital murder charges against the man he called a coward. Douglass testified against Eric Frein (freen), the anti-government survivalist who prosecutors say targeted the Blooming Grove barracks in hopes of sparking a revolution. Frein was caught after a 48-day manhunt.
Prosecutors plan to rest their case on Tuesday.
BERLIN May 3 Lufthansa and airport operator Fraport said they have made progress in talks over fees at Lufthansa's main hub in Frankfurt, after a deal by Fraport with low cost carrier Ryanair led to demands from Lufthansa for lower fees.
Lufthansa group is the largest carrier at Frankfurt airport, Germany's biggest hub, with a market share of around 60 percent. It is also Fraport's third biggest shareholder with a stake of over 8 percent.
The two said on Wednesday they would strengthen their partnership to make better use of infrastructure and lower costs, plus look at new joint projects to seek new sources of income, without providing further details.
Fraport shares briefly touched a record high of 73.78 euros ($80.51) after the statement and were trading 0.2 percent higher at 73.41 euros at 1436 GMT. ($1 = 0.9164 euros) (Reporting by Victoria Bryan; Editing by Edward Taylor)
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Today is India Love’s 22nd birthday — the young Instagram model from Los Angeles — and what better way to celebrate social media fame and making it past 21 these days than to drop a rap song.
Yes, India Love is now a rapper and recently dropped her first song featuring Will.I.AM entitled “Loco.”
Folks on social media had a lot to say about Love’s new career change.
India love listening to y’all critiques as she starts writing another rap. pic.twitter.com/JXnH4rhYmp — whoremone monster® (@Lesbihonestx3) February 2, 2018
i mean…y’all bump Gucci Gang Gucci Gang Gucci Gang like that’s the best rap song to knock. so india love can pop awf. lol! https://t.co/0J0RHuRJoC — ahliyah (@ahliyahmichelle) February 2, 2018
india love tryna rap pic.twitter.com/djf0YDSU8T — ㅤㅤ (@spicymeech) February 2, 2018
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MARY GRAPPLES WITH THE AFTERMATH OF HER DECISION — Mary (Adelaide Kane) must deal with the political repercussions of a potential marriage to Lord Darnley (Will Kemp) and King Charles (Spencer MacPherson) disappears, leaving Catherine (Megan Follows) to pick up the pieces. Elizabeth (Rachel Skarsten) comes to Gideon’s (Ben Geurens) aid, while Claude (Rose Williams) receives an interesting proposition. Craig Parker, Dan Jeannotte, Jonathan Goad and Celina Sinden star. Megan Follows directed the episode written by Drew Lindo and Wendy Riss (#406). Original airdate 3/24/2017.
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CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (Reuters) - Hideki Matsuyama announced on Monday that he has been married since January and is now a father, news which caught Japanese media and fans by surprise.
Though numerous Japanese reporters follow Matsuyama every second of the day that he spends on a golf course, the world number two was able to keep his nuptials and fatherhood under wraps for months.
He said in a statement his child, a girl, was born in July, but did not reveal details of the identity of his wife.
Matsuyama announced the news only hours after falling short in his quest to become the first Japanese man to win a major championship.
Leading with nine holes to play at the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow on Sunday, he had three consecutive bogeys on the back nine and finished equal fifth behind winner Justin Thomas.
Matsuyama, 25, is one of the most popular sports figures in Japan.
(Reporting by Andrew Both; Editing by Ken Ferris)
A STRONG Sonning Common and Peppard D team won 8-2 against Tidmarsh B in Division 2 of the Reading and District League thanks to a treble from Andy Wang and two apiece for Malcolm Gregory and Niall McGrane. Andy just hung on to beat Jon Golding 11-4, 13-11, 7-11, 7-11, 11-9.
Matt Stone was in fine form as Sonning Common and Peppard C won 8-2 at Kingfisher F, while Brian Meheux and Jeremy Willis were the hat-trick men as Sonning Common and Peppard B won 8-2 against Tidmarsh C, Simon Barter earning a good 11-5, 7-11, 11-6, 11-13, 11-6 consolation win against Nigel Maltby as well as teaming up with Chris Webb to win the doubles set.
In Division 4 the F team remain bottom of the table after a 10-0 defeat at leaders Saiyan Brothers, Simon Blake, Jamie Legg and Derek Wavell all battling hard for no reward.
In Division 5 the G team slipped to third place after losing 6-4 at home to Milestone C, Marko Madzar with another maximum as well as teaming up with Derek Maltby to win the doubles set.
As his school safety task force prepares to deliver its recommendations for the legislature later this week, Gov Bill Haslam says he does not believe teachers in Tennessee should be armed.
Haslam is currently leading a school safety task force that is looking at a variety of initiatives to keep students safe. The working group is made up of 16 people from across the state including psychologists, sheriffs, principals, politicians and one teacher .
Some of the resources the task force is exploring resources like adding more school counselors, resource officers, the layout of schools and communication between schools and law enforcement.
"We're looking at the whole range," Haslam said during a visit to Lenoir City Elementary School Monday morning. "We obviously hope we don't have an event like happened in Florida at Parkland, but we have to be prepared if it does, and we're looking at every potential area that we think might address that."
A kitchen fire closed the McDonald's in Randolph Wednesday.
Although the fire itself was relatively small, it did trigger the fire suppressant system dousing the store and some employees with chemicals.
Some had to be treated for minor injuries.
Bonsai's Inkling programming language, which makes it easier to build artificial intelligence applications, is moving closer to a 1.0 release. Part of the Bonsai Platform for AI, Inkling is a proprietary higher level language that compiles down to Google's open source TensorFlow library for machine intelligence.
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Mirai Nagasu is a 2010 Olympian with one thing on her mind: making the 2018 Olympic team. In this episode of My Focus presented by Milk Life, Nagasu explains her "Warrior Princess" mindset on the ice, while combining theatrics and athletics.
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Top emergency management officials in Albany and Dougherty County have been preparing for the weekend weather for the past few days.
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Man pleads not guilty to damaging ‘Field of Dreams’ site
DUBUQUE, Iowa (AP) – A 20-year-old man has pleaded not guilty to charges that he drove onto and damaged the Iowa baseball field made famous by the 1989 “Field of Dreams” movie.
The Telegraph Herald reports that Austin Pape, of Dyersville, entered a written plea before his arraignment scheduled for Monday in Dubuque. Investigators say Pape has acknowledged driving onto the field Jan. 22, and his attorney has said Pape will work with prosecutors on a resolution.
Court records say the owner estimated the damage at more than $5,500. The vehicle left deep gashes in the field and damaged sprinklers.
The field sits 2 miles outside Dyersville – 142 miles northeast of Des Moines. Thousands of people visit the property, running around the bases and walking to the surrounding cornfields.
Capital-Gazette employees to march in July 4th parade
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Staff from the Maryland newspaper where five employees were shot to death plan to walk in the Fourth of July parade in Annapolis.
Mayor Gavin Buckley says the city invited journalists from The Capital newspaper to participate in the parade Wednesday evening. He says the city has received confirmation that some will be in the parade.
The mayor says he believes it's symbolic for the town, in terms of healing from the tragedy.
Buckley also says former employees of the paper are returning to show support and that anyone connected to the paper is welcome to walk in the parade to feel that "the city has their back."
The newspaper staffers will have a place of honor near the front of the parade.
Hail is costing the Cullman County Sheriff’s office a lot of money Monday night. Sheriff Matt Gentry tells WBRC hail the size of baseballs were barreling down on them.
And the hail is to blame for a lot of the damage inside and outside the jail. Some of the insulation fell through the ceiling, but the entire ceiling did not cave in.
Sheriff Gentry says all of the inmates are safe and secure. And behind the jail— several deputies cars are damaged.
“From what we see on the outside and the inside, to the buildings and patrol vehicles, we have vehicles that were destroyed, I would say close to five million dollars to repair it,” says Gentry.
There are already crews assessing the damage.
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April 3 Meetme Inc:
* Meetme announces closing of if(we) acquisition and rebrands to The Meet Group
* if(we) acquisition is expected to contribute $9 million of adjusted EBITDA in first 12 months post-close
* Meetme Inc - if(we) acquisition is expected to provide combined company with a path forward for generating $150 million in annualized revenue
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A 74-year-old North Charleston man was arrested on Friday for trafficking drugs and other charges.
A judge set a surety bond of $90,000, Saturday morning, for three counts of trafficking drugs and possession of a stolen firearm.
A North Charleston Police Narcotics Unit executed a search warrant against William Hay, Jr., at a residence on Navajo Street.
An affidavit states Hay was the only person found in the residence.
After searching the home, officers found a Glock 17C 9mm handgun with an extended magazine. A check found the handgun was reported stolen with the North Charleston Police Department.
Officers also found a bag containing 15.6 grams of cocaine powder, another with an off-white rock containing 10.86 grams of a substance that tested positive for cocaine and three other bags containing 53.03 grams of heroin.
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The Minister of Health and Child Care Dr David Parirenyatwa says the Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa, who has not been feeling well after complaining of stomach pains during the 6th Presidential Youth Interface Rally held […]
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Unattended cooking is being blamed for a house fire in Windsor.
Fire fighters were called to 692 Lincoln Road south of Wyandotte Street East after 7 p.m. on Tuesday.
Officials report the fire started in the kitchen of a main floor unit in the two-storey triplex.
No one was hurt, but five people have been displaced.
Damage has been pegged at $70,000.
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan’s financial regulator said on Friday it had ordered all cyrptocurrency exchanges to submit a report on their system risk management, following the hacking of over half a billion dollars of digital money from Coincheck.
The regulator, the Financial Services Agency, said the order was given to 31 exchanges excluding Coincheck, which had already been ordered to do so.
The Tap Takeover Podcast takes the show on the road again, this week to Cedarburg, Wis. to sit down with Mitch Bushner (director of media) and Karl Wendtlandt (brewmaster) at The Fermentorium. A newer, up-and-coming brewery with two Firkin Fest awards already to their name, the folks at the Fermentorium are producing some high quality liquid. And with a new special release scheduled every Thursday, they are able to push the limits of traditional styles with their innovative recipes. Plus we’ve got Beer News and a live tasting of a few barrel-aged treasures from The Fermentorium.
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St. Luke's University Health Network is opening a state-of-the-art medical center in Lehighton to better serve the residents of Carbon County. The new St. Luke's Health Center-Lehighton is a 21,000-square-foot facility located at 575 South 9th Street in Lehighton.
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A Queensland police officer has admitted killing his baby with a punch so hard it pulped the boy's liver.
Senior Constable Colin David Randall attacked his 10-week-old son Kye with a single blow in June 2014, during the first time they had been left alone.
For three-and-a-half years after killing his son he lied to his wife, medical staff and investigators, but his ruse came undone when he pleaded guilty to manslaughter in Brisbane Supreme Court last Friday.
The plea came one week before he was due to face trial charged with murder.
During sentencing submissions on Tuesday, crown prosecutor Phil McCarthy said Randall should be given a similar sentence to Heidi Strbak, who was jailed in December.
Strbak was sentenced to a maximum nine year's jail, eligible for parole after four years served, for killing her four-year-old son.
Randall remains in custody while Justice Peter Davis prepares the sentence, which is due to be delivered in the coming weeks.
PHOENIX — Charges have been dropped against Arizona Cardinals second-round draft pick Christian Kirk, who was arrested on counts of disorderly conduct and property damage in February.
The Arizona Republic reports that Scottsdale city records show the charges against Kirk were dropped Tuesday. He was arrested by Scottsdale police after leaving the Waste Management Phoenix Open on Feb. 3.
Scottsdale police say Kirk was with a group that was intoxicated and throwing rocks at cars.
The Cardinals had said they were aware before they drafted Kirk that the wide receiver had been arrested on the charges.
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Real are set to splash the cash this summer following a dismal campaign that has left the Champions League as their only hope of winning a major trophy.
And Icardi is thought to be high on Florentino Perez’s wanted list, with a potential switch even mooted during the January transfer window.
It has been claimed the Real president is willing to meet the £97m (€100m) release clause written into the terms of the striker’s contract.
However, the latest reports from Spain indicate Icardi has turned his back on Perez to Ronaldo opposing his prospective move to Madrid.
Police are appealing for witnesses after a 21-year-old woman died in a two-vehicle collision in Doncaster this morning.
The collision took place on the A614 near Thorne and involved a white Seat Ibiza and a silver Vauxhall Vectra.
At around 8am the Ibiza was travelling along the A614 Selby Road from Thorne when it collided with the Vectra between Lands End Road and Ferry Road near Jubilee Bridge.
A South Yorkshire Police spokesman said: "A 21-year-old woman died as a result of her injuries.
"Police are now working with the woman’s family to offer support.
"A 32-year-old man was taken to hospital with minor injuries. If you have any information which may help piece together the circumstances leading to the collision please call 101 quoting incident number 150 of 2/1/17."
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - Whiting Petroleum Corp:
* Whiting Petroleum says expects to record impairment charge between $800 million and $900 million in Q4 2017 for partial write-down of certain of its assets
* Whiting Petroleum Corp says on Dec 7, board of co concluded material charge for impairment to one of its assets was required ‍​
* Whiting Petroleum Corp says ‍does not expect that impairment charge will result in any current or future cash expenditures​ - SEC filing
* Whiting Petroleum says partial write-down is of certain of co’s assets at redtail field in DJ Basin in Weld County, Colorado - SEC filing
* Whiting Petroleum - after certain adjustments, sees year end 2017 SEC proved reserve volumes to be comparable to year end 2016 SEC proved reserve volumes
* Whiting Petroleum - due to decision to focus development activities in Williston Basin in 2018, co reduced reserves, impaired investment at Redtail Field​ Source text: (bit.ly/2iPe7b8) Further company coverage:
PanARMENIAN.Net - HBO Latino has taken U.S. pay TV/SVOD rights to "Inseparables", the Argentine remake of Eric Toledano and Olivier Nakache's French dramedy hit "Intouchables", Variety reports. Combining key driving forces behind Latin America's film sector - top U.S. broadcasters, Hollywood studios and the remake business - deal suggests that pay TV buyers can already put on the table, in some cases, higher figures than theatrical distributors.
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HUNTINGTON WOODS, Mich. (AP) - More than a dozen tractor-trailers lined up beneath a Detroit-area freeway overpass to aid police trying to help a man contemplating suicide.
Michigan State Police Lt. Michael Shaw said troopers received a call early Tuesday about the man standing on an overpass above Interstate 696 in Huntington Woods. As officers routed traffic away, they directed truckers to drive into positions to shorten the fall if the man jumped.
Thirteen trucks lined the freeway as police dealt with the man. The incident lasted about four hours until he walked off to waiting officers and to seek medical help.
Shaw says troopers typically work with truckers during such incidents, but it's unusual to have so many involved. He adds there are "many other options out there aside from taking your own life."
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin took the podium at Tuesday’s White House briefing to announce sanctions against Venezuelan Vice President Tareck El Aissami for his role in international narcotics trafficking.
We've all experienced it: the embarrassment of hitting a hideous hosel-rocket instead of the perfectly-executed shot we had rehearsed in our head.
Shanks are no fun, but they're made a million times worse when they happen not only in front of an audience, but on the 16th hole at TPC Scottsdale during the Waste Management Phoenix Open.
Unfortunately for Ian Poulter, the cursed shank returned to taunt him at perhaps the world's most unsympathetic location.
As a quick aside: Poulter is known for being plagued by a poorly-timed shank — there was this one in Dubai last year, and another at the Honda Classic in 2015.
To his credit, he's remained good-natured about it, even going into detail with Alan Shipnuck on how and why shanks happen to him so frequently.
Ah, Tour pros: They're just like us!
You can watch a video of Poulter's shank below.
Mayo's attacking options for season ahead have been dealt a blow with the news that talented forward Alan Freeman has left the squad.
Freeman told manager Stephen Rochford of his decision on Sunday last.
Due to work commitments, "Alan can’t commit right now to being part of the Mayo squad,” Rochford told the Mayo News.
“But I’ve always said that the panel remains open-ended and who knows what might happen in the future."
Freeman did start in Mayo's opening league encounter with Monaghan and was due to start against the Kingdom last weekend. However, he was replaced by Andy Moran before the throw-in.
Ahead of the clash with Roscommon on Sunday week, Mayo management are hopeful that Aidan O'Shea, Brendan Harrison and Conor Loftus will be back in contention for a place in the match-day squad.
The trio have yet to start a game for the county this year.
Police are looking into a fire which damaged three cars.
Firefighters were called to a car park in Highfield Road, Clitheroe, at 5.17am on Wednesday, and found a car well alight.
A hosereel jet was used to extinguish the fire, but the heat damaged another two additional parked cars.
The fire is believed to have been started deliberately. Police and fire personnel will now be investigating.
There were no casualties.
April 20 Pincon Spirit Ltd
* Says monthly production capacity of Asansol unit of company has been increased from 1.2 mln bottles to 4 mln bottles
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The Laramie County Master Gardeners are thrilled to bring back the Garden walk to Cheyenne. The Master Gardeners are sponsoring a Garden Walk this year.
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Philadelphia Police are investigating a home invasion robbery in the city's Queen Village section.It happened just before 2 p.m. Monday in the 700 block of South Front Street.Police say a robber entered through the rear of the dwelling and tied up an 84-year-old female resident with belts.The suspect took money and fled through an alleyway.The resident was not hurt.The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 30 years old, thin build, wearing dark pants.Anyone with information is urged to contact police.----------
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A man is dead after an industrial accident on the Eastside.
Police are still trying to figure out exactly what happened. Witnesses said the man was walking through a parking lot on Bicentennial Drive looking down at a clipboard Monday Morning when he was knocked down by a forklift transporting a vehicle.
The man was then run over by the forklift.
He was pronounced dead by EMS.
Patna: After trailing in the initial round of counting, the opposition RJD has established a comfortable lead over the ruling JD-U in the bypolls to the Jokihat Assembly seat in Bihar on Thursday, according to Election Commission officials.
After 10 rounds of the ongoing ballot counting, Rashtriya Janata Dal candidate Shahbawaz Alam established the comfortable lead over Janata Dal-United`s Murshid Alam.
The Jokikhat seat fell vacant following the resignation of JD-U MLA Sarfaraz Alam, who joined the RJD.
A third Independent candidate Mohammad Shabbir is also in the fray.
Voting for the seat took place on Monday.
The JD-U was backed by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), while the RJD had the support of the Congress and Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular) of former Chief Minister of Jitan Ram Manjhi.
Jokihat is a Muslim-dominated Assembly constituency, considered stronghold of former Union Minister and Shahnawaz Alam`s father Mohammad Taslimuddin, who died last year leading to bypolls in Araria Lok Sabha seat.
Terry tells Rosa and Jake about a novel he's writing but is scared to tell others about it.
Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) shares down 0.21% premarket on new reports of an iPhone 8 Plus battery swelling and causing the case to gap open.
The report comes from China state media and follows similar cases in Taiwan and Japan.
The customer in China bought the phone on October 5 from an online seller and hadn’t charged it yet when the incident occurred. There weren’t any scorching or signs of an explosion around the battery.
Apple is investigating the incidents.
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About 2,000 students from all over the country - Jews, Arabs, Bedouins and Druze - participated in archaeological excavations in Hokuk in the Lower Galilee in recent months.
The students uncovered an ancient industrial area where facilities were hewn in the bedrock and used to process agricultural products.
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistani and Indian military officials in a rare move have agreed to avoid artillery exchanges in the disputed Himalayan region of Kashmir, where several soldiers and civilians have died this month.
The Pakistani military says in a statement late Tuesday the understanding was reached between the sides during a special hotline contact involving the director generals of military operations. It says both sides "agreed to undertake sincere measures to improve the existing situation, ensuring peace and avoidance of hardships to the civilians along the borders."
It says both sides agreed to fully implement the 2003 cease-fire agreement "in letter and spirit forthwith and to ensure that henceforth the cease-fire will not be violated by both sides."
Kashmir is split between Pakistan and India and both claim it in its entirety.
Promotion hopefuls Gateshead moved up to sixth in the National League with a 3-1 win at struggling York, who stay second from bottom.
The Heed made a flying start, with in-form striker Danny Johnson's low 35-yard strike finding the bottom corner in the first minute.
A frantic opening saw Sean Newton twice fire inches wide for the Minstermen before they equalised in the 14th minute.
Strikers Jon Parkin and Vadaine Oliver combined well, with the latter firing in from 10 yards.
Gateshead were back in front before the break when Paddy McLaughlin converted from the penalty spot after George Smith had been brought down.
York pushed forward for an equaliser in the second half but it was the visitors who added a third in the 76th minute, Wes York outpacing the City defence to slot the ball past the keeper.
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COLUMBUS (AP) – An Ohio woman accused of live streaming images of a man raping a 17-year-old girl has been sentenced to nine months in prison.
Nineteen-year-old Marina Lonina was sentenced Monday in Columbus after pleading guilty to one count of obstructing justice under a deal with prosecutors.
She initially faced other charges, including rape and pandering sexual matter involving a minor.
Authorities alleged that she used the social media app Periscope to live stream the assault last February.
Defense attorney Sam Shamansky tells The Columbus Dispatch that Lonina admitted to failing to report the rape or turn over her evidence afterward.
The 29-year-old rape suspect, Raymond Gates, pleaded guilty and was sentenced to nine years in prison.
The victim alleged that Lonina set up the rape. Shamansky calls that allegation “unmitigated nonsense.”
A man at the wheel of a stolen car attempted to elude police after a short pursuit by running onto the Fresno City College campus Jan. 5, 2017. Fresno police Sgt. Doug Goertzen said the suspect, identified as Jerry Rodriguez, was taken into custody on the campus by officers from the Career Criminal Auto Theft Team after Rodriguez ditched the stolen Scion at San Pablo and McKinley avenues.
Today, Saturday, February 2 will see a mix of sunny spells and scattered showers say Met Éireann.
Cold conditions will persist and some of the showers will be heavy with a risk of hail and falls of sleet on higher ground.
Highest temperatures of 5 to 8 degrees and it will feel colder in the fresh northwest breeze.
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ABUJA, July 4 (Reuters) - Nigeria will offer a 12.7 billion naira ($41.6 million) mining contract to eight companies in exploration and consultancy, its junior mining minister said on Wednesday, adding both foreign and local firms were encouraged to participate.
$1 = 305.2000 naira Reporting by Felix Onuah; Writing by Paul Carsten; Editing by Mark Potter
BANGKOK — A Thai court of appeals has dismissed criminal defamation charges against a British labor rights activist who was sued by a fruit packaging company after he alleged human rights violations at its factory.
Andy Hall's protracted legal battle stemmed from a 2013 report he researched for Finnish consumer organization Finnwatch that alleged labor abuses at Natural Fruit's pineapple canning operation. It employed migrant workers from Myanmar who said the company abused them and broke labor regulations.
Sunya Joongdee, a lawyer for Hall, said Thursday's court ruling dismissed the criminal defamation case, which also resulted in the collapse of a related computer crime case.
He says the court accepted that Hall's interviews with migrant workers revealed information that should be made public.
St. Patrick and Assumption All Saints Parish in Jersey City will host its second annual Family Fun Festival on Aug. 26 with carnival games, food, music, face painting, raffles and more.
At the festival, people will pay for tickets that cover certain food and drinks along with bouncy houses and games. The tickets are being sold for $1 each, $10 for 11 tickets and $20 for 23 tickets.
These tickets can purchase hot dogs, hamburgers, popcorn and cotton candy. Other food vendors will have their own pricing.
Along with the food and rides, there will be a 50/50 raffle and other vendors.
The festival is set to take place from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 26 at Assumption All Saints, 344 Pacific Ave. For more information, call 201-332-8600.
Guitarist, singer and songwriter Taylor Scott from Cheyenne talked with Grady Kirkpatrick about his new EP from the Taylor Scott Band - "A Closer Look, The Second Glance."
Portions of songs are edited. For full release of EP go to taylorscottmusic.com. The EP will also be available on iTunes the week of October 26.
Two people have been charged in a shooting on the set of a Denzel Washington movie in Boston that injured two security guards.
The shooting happened early Saturday in the city’s Roxbury section, on the set of a sequel to the “The Equalizer.”
Police say nothing was being filmed at the time, and it does not appear the guards were targeted.
The guards, a 40-year-old woman and 33-year-old man, suffered non-life-threatening injuries and were released from the hospital.
Police say they arrested two 18-year-olds, Dionte Martinez and Thomas Perkins. They are charged with assault with intent to murder and gun offenses.
The Suffolk County district attorney’s office says they were due to be arraigned Friday in Roxbury Municipal Court.
It was not immediately clear whether either man has an attorney.
This article originally appeared in Page Six.
Warning: Contains spoilers
A mere week (in 2017 time, at least) has passed since Stark sisters Arya and Sansa were emotionally united back at their childhood home of Winterfell. And yet, that's seemingly long enough for the young women to start bickering.
Cut through the medieval scheming and Arya and Sansa's concerns aren't too dissimilar from those you'd expect from teenage girls: Arya's miffed that Sansa, on somewhat of a power-trip, has decided to take their late parents' chambers as her private quarters.
Sibling rivalry can be fiery at the best of times, but it can be made considerably worse by the meddling of a malevolent puppet-master who continues to lust over your dead mum. Enter Littlefinger, to divide the Stark girls before they've even managed to discuss all the trauma they've experienced over the past few years.
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LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Latest on the mass shooting in Las Vegas (all times local):
Vice President Mike Pence is scheduled to visit Las Vegas this weekend to take part in a ceremony marking the deadliest shooting rampage in modern U.S. history.
City officials said Friday that the vice president will speak at an event set for 12:30 p.m. Saturday in the City Council chambers.
A community interfaith unity walk to City Hall will be held earlier Saturday.
Organizers plan to release a flock of doves after Pence’s speech to commemorate each of the victims killed in the Sunday night rampage on the Las Vegas Strip.
Authorities say 58 people were killed and nearly 500 injured in a 10-minute fusillade of bullets fired from an upper-story Mandalay Bay hotel room window into a country music festival below.
The gunman killed himself before police reached him.
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A man was taken to hospital for treatment following disorder on a Sunderland housing estate.
A 29-year-old was taken to hospital after an incident in Thorndale Road, Thorney Close, at 9pm yesterday.
Northumbria Police have not said what injuries he sustained, but said he was later discharged from hospital.
A 36-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of assault.
He remains in custody today as inquiries continue.
Anyone with information which can help the investigation can contact police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
AN ELDERLY man suffering neck and chest injuries is about to be airlifted from a crash on the Burnett Hwy.
A Queensland Fire and Emergency Services spokesman confirmed emergency crews were called to the Burnett Hwy, near the intersection of Cannindah Rd about 20km out of Monto just before 11am.
The spokesman said a single vehicle with two elderly people on board had rolled and while the pair were not trapped, they were injured.
A Queensland Ambulance spokeswoman said an elderly female had been transported in a stable condition to Monto Hospital via road however an elderly male in the vehicle was going to be airlifted.
"He is in a stable condition but has suffered neck and chest injuries,” the spokeswoman said.
It is understood a Bundaberg based helicopter has been called to perform the airlift.
More to come.
MOSCOW, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Gazprom said on Monday that new U.S. sanctions against Moscow would not result in the Russian gas exporter having to make changes to key projects, although they could cause delays.
Several provisions of the sanctions law signed by U.S. President Donald Trump earlier this month target Russia's energy sector, which produces much of its foreign income, with new limits on U.S. investment in Russian companies.
Last month Gazprom said the sanctions might delay some giant gas projects, including Nord Stream 2, Turkish Stream gas pipelines and deepwater, Arctic offshore or shale projects.
"For the time being (sanctions) are not cause for changing the strategic direction of business or adjusting the list of key Gazprom projects", the state-owned company said in statement. (Writing by Denis Pinchuk; editing by Alexander Smith)
WASHINGTON U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that Pyongyang is a problem that "will be taken care of," as speculation rose that North Korea might be on the verge of a sixth nuclear test.
Trump, responding to a question about what his message is for North Korea, said, "North Korea is a problem. The problem will be taken care of."
He said he believed Chinese President Xi Jinping would "work very hard" to help resolve the challenge. The president said he had spent a lot of time with Xi last week in Florida.
"I have really gotten to like and respect President Xi. ... He's a very special man. I think he's going to try very hard."
(Reporting by Steve Holland; Editing by Jonathan Oatis)
March 29 Pelion SA:
* Management says 52.33 zloty ($13.33) price per Pelion's share in the tender bid by KIPF reflects the fair value of the company
* KIPF announced the tender offer for Pelion shares earlier on in March Source text: bit.ly/2o9ohrV Further company coverage: ($1 = 3.9271 zlotys) (Gdynia Newsroom)
A Massachusetts police department is investigating a Facebook comment by an officer who wrote “Hahahaha love this” in response to a story about a car crashing into counter-protesters at a white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, killing one person and injuring at least 19 others.
Springfield Police Commissioner John Barbieri says he received a complaint about the comment Sunday and opened an internal investigation.
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Officer Conrad Lariviere wrote in response to the violence: “Hahahaha love this, maybe people shouldn’t block road ways.”
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In a Facebook interview with Masslive.com, Lariviere says he’s a “good man who made a stupid comment.”
Democratic Mayor Domenic Sarno says: “There is no place for this in our society, let alone from a Springfield Police Officer.”
An Ohio man is charged with second-degree murder and other counts over the crash.
The Route 17 bridge Susquehanna River in Liverpool, Perry County, reopened today after it was replaced, PennDOT announced.
The Sunbury Street bridge, which spans a tributary to the Susquehanna River, is now longer and wider than it once was, and has a 100-year lifespan.
The bridge opened around 1 p.m. Wednesday, after completion of construction by C.H. & D. Enterprises of Westmoreland.
This is one of 558 bridges being replaced under the state's Rapid Bridge Replacement Project, a public-private partnership between PennDOT and Plenary Walsh Keystone Partners, under which PWKP will finance, design, replace, and maintain the bridges for 25 years. The approach will allow PennDOT to replace the bridges more quickly while achieving significant savings and minimizing impact on motorists.
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JERSEY COUNTY, IL – The Illinois State Police are investigating fatal accident that occurred on Friday, August 11th. The happened around 3:45 pm at the intersection of IL-267 and Challacombe Road, when an ATV went through a stop sign and into the path of a tractor-trailer.
Police say the semi was going southbound on IL-267 and the ATV eastbound on Challacombe Roar.
Two female juveniles on the ATV were ejected from their vehicle. The driver died at the scene and the passenger was airlifted to St. Louis Children’s Hospital in critical condition.
The driver of the semi was not injured.
An investigation is ongoing.
Cam Newton apparently thinks it’s “funny” when women talk about routes in football.
The Carolina Panthers quarterback, however, clearly hasn’t met every female football fan.
Newton’s received immense backlash since making sexist comments toward Jordan Rodrigue, a Charlotte Observer reporter, during a press conference Wednesday. Well, a young girl, who apparently is a pretty big Philadelphia Eagles fan, responded to Newton’s comments in a video shared by The Might EROCK on Friday. Watch her break down nine different routes below:
Well done.
The NFL swiftly condemned Newton’s remarks, which the 2015 NFL MVP apologized for Thursday.
We didn’t think anyone could respond to Newton as perfectly Stephen Colbert did, but this young fan might take the cake.
Bangladesh are nothing less compared to India. Rather, we have experienced players like Mortaza, Shakib, Mahmudullah, Mushfiqur Rahim and Tamim. Islam told leading daily ‘Prothom Alo’. “I think if Bangladesh can play in a planned manner, there is no reason to lose to India. Once our batting line-up does well, we can get a big score. If we can use that effectively, victory is certain.
Aminul Islam / Former Bangladesh Captain.
Wehave previously reached Asia Cup final. But this is the biggest moment in the history of our cricket. India are the defending champs. They will be under more pressure. We have an experienced side and we need a team effort.
Habibul Bashar.
If Sri Lanka can beat them, why not us? I’m sure they will give their best and it will be a tough match. For us this is our first semifinal. But India have the weight of expecta-tions from 1.3 billion people. It’s for them to defend the title.
— Mohammad Ashraful.
After rescinding their qualifying offer to Shabazz Muhammad in July, the Timberwolves are reportedly looking to bring back the 24-year-old forward.
According to ESPN’s Darren Wolfson, the Wolves are trying to convince Muhammad to sign a minimum contract.
League buzz: #Twolves trying to convince Shabazz Muhammad to come back. They, of course, can only offer the minimum at this time. Hard task. pic.twitter.com/lbsFdEpQ2M — Darren Wolfson (@DWolfsonKSTP) August 12, 2017
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AN attempt to issue a warrant at Texas hardware store has gone horribly wrong, with two police and a security officer being shot.
Dallas police say they know the identity of the suspect who pulled a gun at the Home Depot in Northeast Dallas. Both officers are reported to be in a critical condition. One is believed to be in his twenties.
The condition of the security officer is unknown.
The suspect is described as a Latin male, wearing a white shirt and blue-jean shorts.
Special weapons (SWAT) teams are searching a creek and reserve near the hardware store.
WASHINGTON—The Trump administration, unable to win concessions from European Union counterparts ahead of a Friday deadline, is planning to make good on a threat to apply tariffs on European steel and aluminum, according to people familiar with the matter.
The administration is expected to make an announcement as early as Thursday.
The move,...
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In this episode of Viva Cannes, discover Saint Paul de Vence. Saint Paul de Vence is a gorgeous medieval town located in the French Alps, just a short 30-minute drive out from Cannes. This charming commune looks as if it jumped out of the pages of a story book. Perhaps the most charming thing about the town, however, is the passion its residence show for their professions. We spoke with Sonia from Maison Godet and Frédéric from La Petite Cave de Saint-Paul about their businesses, and we were blown away by their passion for what they do.
California State Parks will begin the Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team (TFFT) fall-prescribed fire program next week beginning October 10, 2017. If conditions are favorable, prescribed fire operations will take place in D.L. Bliss State Park on the southwest end of Lake Tahoe.
Smoke may be visible and is expected to last through the week. To receive prescribed fire notifications, send an email to pa_ltbmu@fs.fed.us. View the map with project locations and details at http://www.tahoefft.org.
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AS SHE announced in January 2016 that the Philippines would immunise one million children with a new dengue vaccine, the nation's then health secretary Janette Garin boasted it was a world first and a tribute to her country's "expertise" in research.
At the time, it seemed
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PODGORICA, Montenegro (AP) — Montenegrin lawmakers have voted to lift the immunity of two senior opposition politicians allegedly involved in a pro-Russian plot to overthrow the government over its NATO bid.
The move paves the way for the detention of Andrija Mandic and Milan Knezevic, key opposition leaders suspected in the Oct. 16 coup attempt that included plans to kill a then-prime minister and take over power.
Several hundred opposition supporters protested outside the parliament building on Wednesday as lawmakers from the ruling coalition unanimously approved the motion.
Montenegro's special prosecutor said the two are suspected of criminal conspiracy and inciting "acts against constitutional order and security of Montenegro."
Some 20 people — including two Russian citizens — have been accused in the foiled coup said to be orchestrated by Russian and Serbian nationalists.
The U.S. military says two of its service members were killed and five others were injured during activities in northern Iraq.
The U.S.-led coalition fighting Islamic State (IS) extremists said on August 13 that initial reports indicate the casualties did not occur as a result of contact with the enemy, although it did not elaborate.
The Amaq news agency, which is linked to IS, claimed rockets fired by the group resulted in several casualties among U.S. troops in northern Iraq.
The agency said the attack targeted a village east of the IS-held town of Tel Afar.
IS fighters have been driven from much of the territory they captured in 2014 from government forces, including the major northern city of Mosul.
But they still control some areas, including Tel Afar, west of Mosul.
The iCasualties.org website, which lists coalition casualties in Iraq and Afghanistan, reports that 11 U.S. soldiers have been killed in Iraq in 2017.
Based on reporting by Reuters, dpa, and AFP
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Riverside Medical Group delivered more than $25,000 worth of goods to the Hudson County Boys & Girls Club in Hoboken earlier this month.
The items, which were donated by the staff and patients of Riverside Medical Group, included diapers, formula, clothing, toys, and books. The items will go to the families of club members, as well as needy families in the area.
The company also made a separate donation of $10,000 to the organization.
Flu shots and health screenings were also provided by Riverside Medical during the March 1 event.
The Athens Public Prosecutor’s Office has ordered an investigation into the United Nations Children Aid Organisation’s National Chapter in Greece after allegations of financial irregularities surfaced.
Following a formal letter of request by UNICEF’s newly appointed head in Greece, Sofia Tzitzikou who, after assuming her post, demanded a financial audit of the Greek branch, the Greek judicial authorities said they would launch an official probe into the group’s finances.
The investigation will be headed by Prosecutor Mouzakis. According to daily Kathimerini, UNICEF officials said the organization planned to resume its operations in the country following a radical reform of the Greece-based committee. Decisions are to be finalized over the next couple of months.
Girl Skateboards celebrates 30 years of Sub Pop Records with a series of five decks and a capsule of soft goods and accessories. Each deck includes a limited edition flex-disc record featuring some of our favorite Sub Pop artists. Collect all 5! Now available at girlskateboards.com/subpop and your local retailer.
Members and guests of the Seal Beach Chamber donned their best Hawaiian wear Friday night to celebration their annual appreciation night at the Marina Center.
Chamber President Scott Levitt welcomed the group with good news, announcing to the membership that almost $30,000 in sponsorship commitments had already been obtained for the upcoming Car Show and that a "name sponsor" had already been signed for the 2019 show.
The dinner, said Levitt, was “simply to thank all of the members, volunteers and sponsors for making possible all of the events we host for the community.”
He said the chamber budget is totally derived from membership dues, fundraising and sponsorships so the Chamber likes to give back to the community.
The event was billed as a “night of appreciation to everyone in Seal Beach that helped to make 2017 a successful year.”
Levitt said the Chamber promotes local business and hopes the community will “think local, eat local, shop local and engage in local service providers for all of their needs.”
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Reynolds recently celebrated two years with the Fort Dodge Fire Department. -Messenger photo by Peter Kaspari Fort Dodge Firefighter/Paramedic Jason Reynolds prepares to load a stretcher back into Medic 8 at the fire station.
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Putting the “comics” in Comic-Con, Marvel has announced their panels for Comic-Con International in San Diego, and if you needed visceral proof that Disney’s Marvel Studios will soon be utilizing the properties they got back from Fox, it’s in the major focus on the X-Men comics — one of which will be written by Hugo Award recipient Seanan Maguire!
It’s coming fast, this Comic-Con — Marvel publicity says “in just a few weeks,” but it’s just TWO WEEKS! I must pack.
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Facebook murder suspect remains on the loose
The manhunt for Steve Stephens continues, says Cleveland Police Chief Calvin Williams. Police say Stephens fatally shot an elderly Cleveland man in a gruesome video posted on Facebook. They are urging anyone who knows his whereabouts to contact them. Credit: Cleveland Police
Columbia Police need your help with information in an armed robbery reported in the 2900 block of Two Notch Road Sunday night.
Police were called to the Burger King restaurant just before 9 p.m. Police say the men jumped the counter and grabbed cash from the register.
Police say they're looking for at two men in connection to the incident, but did not give a description of the men. On Monday police released surveillance photos of the men hoping someone will recognize their clothing.
Even though the surveillance pics are grainy, do you recognize the clothing, hat or shoes? Call 1-888-CRIME-SC to aid CPD Investigators. pic.twitter.com/nluMRIvl3Q — Cola Police Dept. SC (@ColumbiaPDSC) April 24, 2017
Not much more information has been released.
If you saw anything in that area, call Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC.
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Morton, 3 Astros Relievers Combine to 5-hit Angels, 3-0
HOUSTON (AP) _ Charlie Morton and three relievers combined for a five-hitter,
Jose Altuve drove in two runs and the Houston Astros beat the Los Angeles Angels
3-0 on Monday night for their fifth straight win.
Morton (1-1) worked in and out of trouble over five innings, allowing five hits
and two walks with three strikeouts. He had runners on in every inning,
including stranding the bases loaded in the second when he got Ben Revere to fly
out. Morton has allowed three runs or fewer in each of his three starts this
season.
Chris Devenski followed Morton with two perfect innings, Luke Gregerson threw a
perfect eighth and Ken Giles pitched the ninth for his third save. Astros
pitchers retired the last 14 batters.
Jesse Chavez (1-2) allowed two runs and seven hits over a season-high seven
innings. He struck out five and rebounded after allowing five runs in 4 1/3
innings in his last outing.
FRANKLIN, Ky. (AP) — A Kentucky doctor has been convicted of prescribing drugs for no legitimate medical purpose.
The Bowling Green Daily News reports a jury found Roy Reynolds guilty on 15 counts of illegal distribution of controlled substances, but acquitted him of causing the death of a patient. He was also acquitted on illegal distribution counts related to two patients.
The 68-year-old was initially charged with just two counts of illegal distribution and had accepted a plea deal in 2016. A federal judge rejected the agreement, saying the recommended punishment was too lenient.
Prosecutors said Reynolds didn’t adequately monitor his patients and should have known they were poor candidates for drug prescriptions. Defense attorney Alan Simpson said Reynolds’ patients had legitimate medical issues that led to pain diagnoses.
Sentencing is scheduled for July.
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NASHVILLE (AP) — Nashville attorney and former Army helicopter pilot James Mackler says he is running for the Democratic nomination to represent Tennessee in the U.S. Senate.
Mackler announced Monday that he wants to challenge incumbent Republican Sen. Bob Corker in next year's general election.
Forty-four-year-old Mackler suspended his legal career in response to the 9-11 attacks, joining the Army in 2001. He spent three years as a Black Hawk pilot in the 101st Airborne Division that included a deployment to Iraq and an Air Medal for "bold and audacious piloting."
He later transferred the Judge Advocate General Corps. Mackler left active duty in 2011, but continues to serve in the Tennessee Air National Guard.
Republicans have held both of Tennessee's seats in the Senate since 1994.
JOHANNESBURG - South Africa's trade and industry department said it would in partnership with the department of small business development, the Eastern Cape provincial government and Buffalo City municipality host a two-day broad-based black economic empowerment summit aimed at creating and developing entrepreneurs in rural and township communities.
It said the July 19-20 summit would also create a platform for all three spheres of government and the presidential BEE advisory council to enter into dialogue with the private sector and the general public.
"These engagements and discussions will be critical in ensuring that an all-inclusive society that is economically developed and sustainable is achieved,” trade and industry minister Rob Davies said.
The government has highlighted the need to encourage entrepreneurship to help create jobs in a country grappling with unemployment of around 27 percent of the labour force.
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IN MEMORY: Officer Smith 5K returns in JC The race begins at 9 a.m. on Sunday. Check out this story on pressconnects.com: http://press.sn/2s8gJrx On Sunday, Johnson City's streets will be filled with runners, walkers and spectators gathered in memory of a fallen police officer.
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South Korea's advertising market reached 14.7 trillion won last year, with more than 70 percent of it dominated by the top three firms, an industry study showed Monday. Last year's market size is 8.1 percentage points bigger than the previous year's 13.7 trillion won, according to the Korea Federation of Advertising Associations .
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A: I watched a horror movie at the weekend. I’ve had a nightmare ever since.
B: Really. What’s the nightmare about?
A: I keep dreaming I’m being chased by a ghost. Have you ever had one of those nightmares?
B: No. I’m not scared of ghosts. Sometimes I dream that all my teeth fall out, though. That’s pretty scary.
A: 我上週末看了一部恐怖片，在那之後就一直作惡夢。
B: 是喔，你夢到什麼？
A: 我一直夢到被鬼追。你有做過這種惡夢嗎？
B: 沒有耶，我不怕鬼，但我有時候會夢到自己牙齒掉光，那還蠻可怕的。
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LOS ANGELES — Relievers Pedro Baez and Ross Stripling are on the Los Angeles Dodgers' roster for their NL division series against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Outfielder Joc Pederson and utility player Tim Locastro didn't make the lineup announced by Los Angeles manager Dave Roberts on Friday before Game 1 at Dodger Stadium.
Arizona made two changes to its roster from the wild-card game against Colorado, adding Game 1 starter Taijuan Walker and Pacific Coast League MVP Christian Walker while dropping outfielder Rey Fuentes and catcher Chris Herrmann.
Baez was a target of derision for Dodgers fans while posting a 2.95 ERA this season. But after two dismal appearances in early September, he didn't allow a run while striking out seven in four scoreless appearances to end the season.
A man who confessed to a string of rapes and murders with his brother and now wants to be released from an Ohio prison is due back in court.
Attorneys for Nathaniel Cook say a plea deal signed nearly 20 years ago forces the court to order his release this year. A judge plans to hold a hearing Thursday in Toledo, when she could decide whether to free Cook.
The judge has ordered Cook to undergo evaluations, but she said last month that more information was needed before she could make a decision about his release.
An agreement with prosecutors two decades ago forced Nathaniel Cook to admit he killed three people while his brother confessed to killing five others in the 1980s.
His brother is serving two life sentences.
Williams is healthy for the Chargers' offseason program, Ricky Henne of the team's official website reports.
Williams injured his back shortly after being taken with the No. 7 overall pick in last year's draft, ultimately missing all of training camp and the first five weeks of the regular season. He finished his rookie campaign with 11 catches for 95 yards on 23 targets, logging 234 offensive snaps in 10 games while stuck behind Keenan Allen, Tyrell Williams and Travis Benjamin on the depth chart. The Chargers still have all three of those players on the roster, but they presumably hope (Mike) Williams will push Benjamin or Tyrell Williams for a regular spot in three-wide formations. The team retained Tyrell WIlliams with a second-round restricted free agent tender, while Benjamin has two seasons -- but no guaranteed money -- remaining on his own contract.
AMMAN, Jordan (AP) - Doctors Without Borders is warning of a worsening situation in the Yemeni city of Taiz, where hospitals have been repeatedly attacked and where some 200,000 people are facing shortages of food, water and medicine.
Djoen Besselink, the head of the aid group's Yemen mission, told reporters in Jordan on Monday that attacks on hospitals, ambulances and medical staff had severely limited the group's activities in the city, which has been partially besieged by Houthi rebels since April 2015.
Besselink, who visited Taiz last month, said he's "never seen such destruction" at the four hospitals his group supports. He says "there's not a single room without bullet holes, the windows are gone, there's no more equipment. It's total failure."
He says the four hospitals treated over 10,000 people in 2016.
South Korea's auto exports rose two months in a row in March on increased global demand for green cars, government data showed Tuesday.
The total value of autos shipped overseas reached $4.12 billion last month, up 4.1 percent from a year earlier, according to the data compiled by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy.
(Yonhap)
But the number of exported vehicles dropped 5.1 percent on-year to 246,816 units last month.The trade ministry said exports of electric and hybrid cars led the uptick in the value of outbound car shipments, as 14,907 green cars were sold overseas, surging 419 percent from a year earlier.Total output by five local automobile companies, including industry leader Hyundai Motor Co., fell 2.7 percent on-year to 406,897 units last month.Also, domestic sales, including imported cars, backtracked 2.9 percent on-year to 168,990 units in the one-month period amid sluggish private consumption. (Yonhap)
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When he’s not recording heartbreaking songs, Sam Smith can be pretty funny.
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Set to serve as the musical guest on this week’s episode of Saturday Night Live (Oct. 7), Smith teamed up with host Gal Gadot of Wonder Woman fame and cast member Kenen Thompson for a pair of comedic promos.
In the first, Smith even gets to deliver the punchline, as he cheekily offers a personal makeup tip.
It’s Smith’s second time as the musical guest on SNL, following his debut in 2014.
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Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro (Source: Reuters) Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro (Source: Reuters)
The US State Department on Monday condemned Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s threat to ban opposition parties from participating in next year’s presidential elections. “The Venezuelan people deserve the right to express their views and consent to governance through a free and fair democratic process that is open to all candidates,” the department said in a statement.
After three opposition parties boycotted mayoral elections on Sunday, Maduro said on Monday they should be banned from participating in future elections.
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Five seats are up for grabs in the upcoming Spring Hill city election, which is scheduled to take place April 13. The mayor's race sees an incumbent versus a newcomer. The four aldermanic seats are also on the ballot.
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FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) — Homicide detectives are investigating the death of a young woman in Fayetteville Saturday, police said.
The incident was reported just before 2:30 p.m. at a home in the 1600 block of Flintshire Road, Fayetteville police said in a news release.
Officials said that a family member found a 21-year-old woman unresponsive inside home.
The woman was pronounced dead at the scene.
Her body will be sent to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for an autopsy, officials said.
“Detectives with the Fayetteville Police Department’s Homicide Unit are actively investigating the death and additional information will be released as it becomes available,” the news release said.
The woman’s name is being withheld by police until more family members are notified, officials said.
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Police say they were called to investigate an altercation involving Diego Maradona and a woman at a hotel in Madrid.
Authorities said officers were dispatched Wednesday after a call from the hotel, but found no evidence of any disturbance after talking to Maradona and the woman.
Authorities said they couldn't confirm if the woman was a hotel guest or Maradona's girlfriend.
Spanish media on Tuesday released a video of Maradona threatening a reporter who tried to talk to him at the hotel in Madrid.
Maradona is in the Spanish capital to watch former club Napoli play Real Madrid in the Champions League.
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A rabies scare in Henry County has left pet owners on alert.
Henry County put up signs early Monday morning alerting folks who live in a half-mile radius of South Moor Circle in Stockbridge that an animal on their street tested positive for rabies.
Henry County officials received a call from a resident on South Moor Circle because her dogs had killed a raccoon. Tests later showed the raccoon tested positive for rabies.
The dogs are being isolated for six months as precaution.
Symptoms of rabies include an animal acting vicious or disoriented. The virus can be fatal, which is why animal control officers feel it's important to get the word out.
Besides getting your pets re-vaccinated, county heath experts say you need to closely observe them for the next 45 days to make sure they don't have any symptoms.
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In this photo provided by Jim Best/University of Illinois, taken in 2016, a close-up view of the ice-walled canyon at the terminus of the Kaskawulsh Glacier, with recently collapsed ice blocks. This canyon now carries almost all meltwater from the toe of the glacier down the Kaskawulsh Valley and toward the Gulf of Alaska and the Pacific Ocean instead of the Bering Sea.
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky lawmakers have given final approval to a bill to regulate online renewals of prescriptions for contact lenses and glasses.
The Kentucky House sent the measure to Gov. Matt Bevin on an 88-0 vote Monday.
Before voting for final passage, the House accepted changes made to the bill by senators.
The original bill required real-time interaction between an eye doctor and a patient seeking a prescription. The Senate voted to strike that requirement and the House accepted it.
The measure comes as more companies offer eye exams through a smart phone app, marketing it as a way to save a trip and some money on something as simple as a prescription renewal. The bill would regulate the industry for the first time in Kentucky.
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The legislation is House Bill 191.
Linda Suellen Floyd, 65 died at 6:32 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017, at Integrity of Wood River.
Visitation will be 9 a.m. until service at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15, at Gent Funeral Home Alton. Burial will be at Upper Alton Cemetery.
A video clip posted on Facebook by Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, shows past Nigerian leaders and the current Vice President singing hymn for a greater, united and peaceful Nigeria in the year 2017.
In video: Former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon; Former President Olusegun Obasanjo; Former Chairman of Nigeria Interim Government, Ernest Shonekan, Former Vice President Alex Ekwueme; Former Chief of Staff, Real Admiral, Ebitu Ukiwe, General Oladipo Diya and the current Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo
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CHICAGO – Crowds filled Chicago’s lakefront Wednesday ahead of Fourth of July fireworks at Navy Pier.
The show begins at 9:30 p.m. but revelers are encouraged to get there early as the area can reach capacity well before the show starts.
The heat is also a factor. A Heat Advisory is in effect until 9 p.m.
Timeline thru this evening's fireworks displays. Widely scattered t-storms primarily prior to shows, dry for most locations mid to late eve but can't rule out a few isol'd t-storms. Hot and very humid thru early eve. Have a happy & safe #IndependenceDay evening! #ilwx #inwx pic.twitter.com/N3lzGQxytV — NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago) July 4, 2018
People celebrating outside are encouraged to hydrate properly and take breaks in cooler areas.
4:30PM Temp & Heat Index Check:
Many cities & towns with triple digit "feels like" readings, including 102° at Midway #ILwx #MIwx #INwx pic.twitter.com/mte6W6cwUb — Mike Hamernik (@MikeHamernik) July 4, 2018
ED-NOTE – And President Trump’s decision was precisely to put an end to this farce, to expose it for the masquerade it was and it had always meant to be.
Baku. 19 January. REPORT.AZ/ As a result of the gross violation of the ceasefire by the units of the armed forces of Armenia, a serviceman of the Azerbaijani Army, soldier Menefov Ibrahim Mohsum oglu was killed during the firefight with an enemy.
Report was informed in the press service of the Azerbaijani Ministry of Defence (MoD).
The leadership of the Ministry of Defense expresses deep condolences to the families and relatives of martyred soldier.
Rest Him in Peace!
An iconic bar and restaurant in Michigan has been destroyed by fire.
The fire happened Monday morning at The Corner Bar on North Main Street in Rockford.
Investigators told our CBS affiliates at WWMT the fire was fueled by gas, and firefighters spent more than two hours battling the blaze.
Luckily, no one was inside the building and there were no injuries.
The bar was built in 1873 and was the oldest brick building in the town of Rockford, according to its website. It was well-known for the Hot Dog Hall of Fame that boasted a wall of champions.
The restaurant thanked their friends, fans and family on Facebook:
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A trial began this morning for a man charged with killing a member of the Chicago Police SWAT Team as a teenager more than seven years ago.
Officer David Blake, a 15-year veteran of the force was found shot to death in his SUV in the Wrightwood neighborhood in November, 2010.
Bernard Williams, 18 at the time, had briefly lived with Blake before the murder. While living in Blake’s home, he learned the officer had an extensive gun collection.
Prosecutors say Williams wanted to steal the weapons. So he lured the off-duty Blake to an isolated dead-end street and shot him.
Williams went to Blake’s home to steal the guns, but police were already there and arrested Williams.
Communities Across The West Cancel Fireworks Because Of Wildfire Threats Dry conditions are causing holiday fireworks celebrations to be canceled. A geography professor at the University of Colorado Boulder says the single biggest day for wildfires to start is July 4.
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Accompanied by her lawyers, her majesty has defended herself against allegations of land grabbing made by a section of kingdom officials before the land probe commission sitting in Wandegeya.
In their petition to the land commission, royal family members accused the Queen Mother of grabbing the kingdom land and selling cultural sites such as burial grounds of their forefathers at Kagoma and Burongo in Kibitto and Kisomoro sub-counties respectively.
However Kemigisa has told the land commission chaired by Justice Catherine Bamugemereirwe that like any other woman she was given this property rightfully from her husband.
Evidence before land commission shows that upon the death of her husband, King Patrick Mathew Olimi Kaboyo on 3rd August 1995, the Queen Mother acquired letters of administration as a sole administrator of the estate in 1999 which formed basis for transfer of the land into her names and subsequent sale of the royal family land.
Some investors concerned about stock-market volatility are choosing a different place to park their money, buying homes in moderately priced markets and then renting them out. Kelly Vail, a 39-year-old technology change-management consultant in Dublin, Calif., purchased a four-bedroom house in Twinsburg, Ohio, for $175,000 in February, as an investment.
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19 years of marriage are in the books!
Victoria Beckham and her husband David Beckham are celebrating their wedding anniversary today.
The Spice Girls member-turned-designer met her soccer stud in the Manchester United player's lounge in 1997. Two years later, they welcomed eldest son Brooklyn Beckham into the world and married at a castle in Ireland on July 4, 1999.
During their time together, the British stars have made major strides in their professional lives. In 2007, Victoria embarked on The Return of the Spice Girls tour, and a year later, she launched her very own fashion dynasty. Meanwhile, David left a legacy on the soccer field as six-year captain of the England national team and is now starting a Major League Soccer team in Miami, Fla.
Even with their busy careers, the couple always makes space in their schedules for quality time with their four children—Brooklyn, 19, Romeo, 15, Cruz, 13 and Harper, 6.
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A car collided with the wall of a pharmacy in Market Deeping this morning, Friday October 6.
The incident took place in Market Place when the white Mercedes caused damage to the door and wall of the Well Pharmacy.
Police attended and cordoned off the scene. Nobody is thought to have been injured in the accident.
The business is still open as it has another entrance.
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A hail storm hammered the city of Moose Jaw on Tuesday night.
Little bit of slow release moisture to go with the rain in Moose Jaw last night!! pic.twitter.com/n5z8PFQ5ag — jeremy smith (@jeremysmith650) May 30, 2018
Residents woke to piles of hail on the roads. In some areas, people were forced to shovel school buses and vehicles out of hail above their ankles.
Good grief. @PrairieSouth bus stuck in a snow bank of hail this morning in Moose Jaw. Thanks to our amazing drivers who get kids safely to school every day! #learningtogether pic.twitter.com/VzUull2Ycg — Prairie South (@PrairieSouth) May 30, 2018
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New York Police Department has confirmed it is reporting to an explosion in Manhattan.
The NYPD has confirmed on Twitter it is responding to reports of an explosion of 'unknown origin' at 42nd and 8th Ave in Manhattan.
The A,C and E line are being evacuated.
The New York Post is reporting that several people have been injured after a device partially exploded inside a tunnel.
They have reported that a possible pipe bomb was detonated in a passageway below the terminal.
One person is in custody and there is at least one injury, according to the news organisation.
Reuters are reporting that police in New York City have arrested one person following the incident.
New York City Fire Department has now confirmed one person at the scene of the explosion had a "non-life-threatening injury"
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Egyptian police have arrested 12 people at a protest against the transfer of two Red Sea islands to Saudi Arabia.
Security officials say the Monday arrests were made around the Journalists’ Union building in central Cairo, where dozens of people, mostly lawyers and journalists, had gathered to demonstrate. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they weren’t authorized to brief reporters.
Last Thursday, state media reported that President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi’s government approved the maritime border agreement and sent it to parliament for ratification despite a court ruling the deal unconstitutional.
The transfer was announced alongside a Saudi aid package last year, leading critics to condemn it as a land sell-off. The April signing of the agreement set off the largest demonstrations of el-Sissi’s two-year rule.
One of the city's newest business ventures is hosting the Insider Preview from 4 p.m. to midnight through Saturday, April 23, at 207 N. Main St. Guests are invited to test the 120-tap beer system and meet up with friends for dinner and drinks. The restaurant is offering a free appetizer to patrons in the form of Scotch Eggs, hard-boiled eggs wrapped in sausage meat and then fried or baked.
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English football fans are still recovering their nerves after the dramatic World Cup knockout win this morning.
Elation, jubilation, pure joy - whatever you call it, the die-hard fans felt it all around the world: At a London pub, Brighton Beach, in the BBC office, in Russia; even in Auckland.
And just how the team managed to conquer Colombia in the round of 16 match – a penalty shootout – was enough to cause celebration for some with the curse finally broken.
"I never thought we'd win a penalty shootout," one fan told 1 NEWS.
"We managed to break the mould," another said.
"We didn't lose the penalties and that's got to be the best thing from this. We've changed something!"
For the entire extra time, The air was heavy with tension - from ballet class to the Royal Opera House to the roadside, England seemed to stop.
But with the team moving on to the quarter-finals, life seems to have been breathed back in the country.
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If you live in Portland and make more than $1,000 a year, your $35 arts tax is due April 18. If you haven't paid it yet, make sure to do so by the end of the day, tomorrow. This tax includes anyone who moved into or out of Portland in 2016.
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Vietnamese villagers in a suburban district of Hanoi have freed 15 riot police who were held over a land dispute.
The state-run online newspaper Vnexpress reported Tuesday that three others managed to escape while authorities are persuading villagers to free remaining 20 police and local officials.
The standoff began Saturday when police clashed with villagers who allege their land was illegally taken for sale by a military-run telecoms firm.
Some villagers who were arrested have been released.
Land disputes are common in Vietnam, where residents often claim that their land taken for infrastructure or other industrial or residential projects is not properly compensated.
Denmark looks set to become the next European country to restrict the burqa and the niqab, worn by some Muslim women, after most parties in the Danish parliament backed some sort of ban on facial coverings.
Full and partial face veils such as burqas and niqabs divide opinion across Europe, setting advocates of religious freedom against secularists and those who argue that such garments are culturally alien or a symbol of the oppression of women.
The niqab covers everything but the eyes, while the burqa also covers the eyes with a transparent veil.
France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Bulgaria and the German state of Bavaria have all imposed some restrictions on the wearing of full-face veils in public places.
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New Delhi: PV Sindhu will kickstart India's campaign in the Dubai World Superseries, She will face China's He Bingjiao.
Sindhu is currently ranked world number three in the Women's category, meanwhile Bingjiao is ranked world number nine.
Sindhu is right-handed, meanwhile Bingjiao is left-handed.
(Also read: Dubai World Superseries Finals 2017: When, Where, TV Listing and Draw)
In 2017, the Indian has won 40 matches, out of a total 52 matches. Her Chinese counterpart has won 23 matches, out of a total 37 matches.
They have faced each other nine times, with Bingjiao winning five times, and Sindhu coming on top four times.
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The last time, they faced each other in the Korea Open in September of this year, where Sindhu beat the Chinese, 21-10, 17-21, 21-16.
They first met in the Yonex Sunrise Indonesian Masters 2015, where Binjiao beat her 23-21, 21-13.
They will be playing each other on the 13th of December.
After teasing its tip-off and Christmas Day matchups last week, the NBA released the full 2017-18 regular-season schedule on Monday.
By starting the season early on October 17, the League is focusing on resting its players and preventing teams from sitting stars in key matchups.
From Week 1 to Week 26, the full 2017-18 NBA schedule is now available ➡️ https://t.co/UeRBlX7GGq pic.twitter.com/dlStjAPyiS — NBA.com (@NBAcom) August 14, 2017
Here’s a few quick highlights (full schedule here):
· Week 2: New Orleans at Sacramento (Thursday, Oct. 26, 10:30 p.m. ET, TNT)
· Week 9: Oklahoma City at Indiana (Wednesday, Dec. 13, 7 p.m. ET, ESPN) · Week 16: L.A. Lakers at Oklahoma City (Sunday, Feb. 4, 2 p.m. ET, ABC) · Week 24: Boston at Utah (Wednesday, March 28, 9:30 p.m. ET, ESPN)
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East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service was called to Roebuck Country Park in Hellingly last night (June 14) to attend a fire in the open.
The crew put out the small fire at around 5.27pm using a flexi pack and a bucket. No one was reported as harmed in the blaze.
Sidharth Malhotra and Jacqueline Fernandez starrer ‘A Gentleman: Sundar Susheel Risky’ is all set to treat the audience with the fun filled tracks ‘Disco Disco’, ‘Baat Ban Jaye’ and ‘Chandralekha’, the team of ‘A Gentleman: Sundar Susheel Risky’ is all set to unveil the sexiest action song ‘Bandook Meri Laila’.
The actors yet again took to Twitter to unveil the teaser of the song.
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Here’s a list of the roadworks which may affect your journey in Hartlepool today.
Bruce Crescent, Hartlepool: Road closure for sewer works, until August 23.
Arkley Crescent, Hartlepool: Road closure for water main work, until June 4.
B1277 Brenda Road, Hartlepool: Cycle lane construction, until July 1.
Front Street/Local Avenue, Sherburn Hill: Two and three-way lights for water mains replacement, to June 13.
Wolviston Roundabout, Stockton: Lane closures for signal works, overnight 6pm to 6am, Sunday to Thursday.
St Nicholas Terrace, Easington Village: Road closure for sewer repairs, from May 29 to June 2.
B1283 Front Street, Sherburn Hill: New gas service Two-way lights (manual control at peak times) for installation of new gas service, from June 25 to July 2.
C135 Wellfield Road, Wingate: Two-way traffic lights for new water supply to housing development, until June 11.
The Royals actress seemed in high spirits while jumping up and down wearing a halter neck cover-up from her Elizabeth Hurley beach range.
The 53-year-old star gave her 987,000 followers a full view of her white bikini briefs which flashed her pert bottom and well-defined pins.
Liz’s energetic moves also gave onlookers a glimpse of her assets, and almost risked a wardrobe malfunction in just a sarong – no bikini top.
Midway through the video, Liz got carried away and swiftly covered her stomach with the multi-coloured piece.
The mother-of-one uploaded the clip with the caption: “Always bounce back; the best way to keep your detractors gnashing their teeth @elizabethhurleybeach.”
The Rural Services Network (RSN) has urged politicians to remember the needs of rural communities as they seek election or re-election to Westminster.
RSN chief executive Graham Biggs said: “The Prime Minister called this general election to strengthen the UK’s hand during Brexit negotiations.
“Given the amount of support it receives from Brussels, the rural sector will be among those most affected by the UK’s decision to leave the European Union.
“In seeking to be elected or re-elected to parliament, it is vital that politicians remember the needs of our rural communities – and we will be fighting to ensure the rural voice is heard.”
Tourism officials are reporting an increase in arrivals
However, amid a slight decline in yachting sector arrivals thus far for 2017, the minister for tourism has confirmed that yachting director Cuthbert Fedee’s contract has not been renewed.
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TEHRAN, Iran — Iran's state TV is reporting that the country's security forces have killed two militants and arrested five others in southeastern Iran.
The TV report Wednesday says Iran's intelligence forces killed two alleged "terrorists" in a shootout around the city of Chabahar in the southeastern province of Sistan and Baliouchestan. It did not elaborate on which militant groups the men allegedly belong to.
According to the report, one intelligence officer was killed and one was injured during the shootout.
Iranian forces on Monday killed four gunmen allegedly linked to the Islamic State group in southern Hormozgan province.
A record crowd gathered at Campus Martius Park in downtown Detroit tonight for the annual Meridian Motor City Ball Drop. "Families, everybody is enjoying the festivities," said Matt Flynn, the production manager.
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BERLIN — Scientists say they’re several steps closer to perfecting a method for saving the northern white rhino from extinction.
Writing in the journal Nature Communications, researchers said Wednesday they’ve succeeded in creating embryos using frozen northern white rhino sperm and eggs from a southern white rhino.
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It’s the first time such hybrid embryos have been created, and the scientists from Europe and the United States hope it will provide a pathway to saving the northern white rhino sub-species, of which only two females remain.
They plan to harvest the females’ egg cells soon and produce “pure” northern white rhinos to be borne by a southern white surrogate in three years. They’re also working on a second method that would see sperm and eggs produced from preserved cells of northern white rhinos.
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Rickie Fowler took a share of the lead into the weekend in the Waste Management Phoenix Open. He knows from experience the party is just getting started.
Fowler was tied with Bryson DeChambeau, with each shooting his second straight 5-under 66 on Friday.
Fowler has had a lot of success at TPC Scottsdale without winning. He finished a shot behind Hunter Mahan in 2010, lost to Hideki Matsuyama on the fourth extra hole in 2016 and tied for fourth last year.
Daniel Berger and former Arizona State player Chez Reavie were a stroke back.
The festive tournament drew a Friday-record crowd of 191,400 fans, bringing the week total to 439,088. The third-round mark of 204,906 set last year is expected to be shattered Saturday, and the week record of 655,434 from last year could fall with a day to spare.
When he talks about fact-checking, Farhad Souzanchi alternates between a stony face and wide grin. But two weeks ago, he was almost all smiles.
In a hotel ballroom in Toronto, Souzanchi — who uses an alias to protect his identity — led a conversation about misinformation during the December and January protests throughout Iran.
Joshua Kimmich has chosen between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi
The German right-back is preparing to face Ronaldo's Real Madrid in the semi-finals of the Champions League this week.
Once again, the Portuguese star has been in red hot form this year, netting 15 goals in ten Champions League games.
And Kimmich knows he will have his work cut out playing against Ronaldo, who he claims is a more complete player than Barcelona legend Messi.
"When it comes to goal quotas, Ronaldo is in the lead," he told German newspaper Bild.
"Especially with regards to the goals in the Champions League.
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The city wraps itself up in me. Covers its ears in me.Tried me on in one of those public nuditydressing rooms they used to have at Loehmann’s. How I loved in my lonelinessthe comfort of those pantings& unpantings. How that dressingroom is no longer there, as manypeople from that dressing roomjust got up and walked out, onto the next myth, died or borea child or didn’t. Perhaps it wasan accident. Haven’t thought of mesince. Should I stop hating my own nostalgia, which places me here on the corner of my sadness so many years later on a mild evening,looking up into lit windows, dinnertimes not my own? The city wraps me upin itself, does with me as air does to particulate matter. Lets me float around invisiblekilling people I don’t know.
KAMALIA-The killing of 44 people so far due to the consumption of toxic liquor in Toba Tek Singh is very unfortunate thus the matter be investigated at the high level, a social worker demanded.
The responsible persons should be brought to book, Jutt Poultry Traders Kamalia CEO Ch Tahir Jutt said while talking to the media in his office. He called upon the government to eradicate all the factors that caused the killings. He stressed that society can only be saved from such evils by establishing rule of law in its true sense. Adequate arrangements and appropriate legislation are needed to end such incidents, he added.
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A college soccer player from Weston who was suspended from Georgia State’s team after posting a racial slur on social media says she's remorseful and will have to live with the mistake for the rest of her life.
Natalia Martinez tells The Atlanta Journal-Constitution that she's not a racist, and used the word to tell friends that she had passed an exam. She said the message was later taken out of context.
Martinez is a graduate of Cypress Bay High School in Weston.
Her mother, Daniela, said she was upset with her daughter for writing the word but told the Atlanta newspaper that young people use the term as a new form of slang.
Georgia State became aware of the post last month, and suspended her from the team. Before she could meet with administrators, Martinez decided to leave school and return home to Florida.
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NEW YORK (AP) — The luxe womenswear brand owned by the estranged wife of movie mogul Harvey Weinstein has canceled its show at New York Fashion Week.
The Marchesa show was scheduled to take place on Feb. 14. In a brief statement Wednesday, Marchesa says its collection will be presented in a different format than a traditional runway show or presentation.
The brand has been a mainstay of red carpets for years. But there's been a Marchesa blackout since Weinstein was accused by multiple women of sexual harassment. He is being investigated by police in New York and California for rape.
Weinstein's wife, Georgina Chapman, left him shortly after the allegations arose last year. She firmly condemned Weinstein's alleged actions but has been mum about Marchesa.
DEERFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – A man believed to have been the same man reported missing by Deerfield police Thursday has been found dead in Sunderland.
According to Northwestern District Attorney’s Office spokesperson Mary Carey, the man died in an apparent single-car crash on Reservation Road. He was found by a passerby Friday morning.
Local and state police are still looking into what led up to the man’s death. Carey said the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner is working to confirm the identity of the man.
An appeals court says federal disability law requires movie theatres to provide interpreters to patrons who are deaf and blind.
The Philadelphia-based 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against Cinemark, the nation’s third-largest movie chain.
The case involved a Pennsylvania man who wanted to see the movie “Gone Girl” and sought a “tactile interpreter” from a Cinemark theatre in Pittsburgh. The theatre denied his request.
The plaintiff, Paul McGann, reads American Sign Language through touch.
The appeals court concluded Friday that tactile interpreters are covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act. It says Cinemark can still argue that providing the interpreters would be an “undue burden.”
The interpreters cost a few hundred dollars per showing. Plano, Texas-based Cinemark earned $257 million in 2016.
Cinemark officials didn’t immediately return an email seeking comment on the ruling.
It’s a busy weekend of dance in the East Bay and you have the venerable Oakland Ballet to thank for it.
First, the company is presenting its spring program, titled “Scene & Heard,” May 31 through June 2. featuring five newly commissioned works that continue a company tradition of presenting dance works with a strong storytelling element. Choreographers include Graham Lustig, company artistic director, Bat Abbit, company ballet master; and Danielle Rowe, former Nederlands Dans Theater principal dancer, among others.
And on June, the company hosts the annual East Bay Dances mini-festival, featuring short works from AXIS Dance Company, Ballet Folklórico México Danza, d’Naga, Jubilee American Dance Theatre, Savage Jazz Dance Company, Shabnam Dance Company and Urban Jazz Dance Company, among others.
Details: Oakland Ballet 7:30 p.m. May 31 and June 1, 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. June 2; $15-$50; East Bay Dances 4 p.m. June 3; $15-$25; all performances at Laney College Odell Johnson Center, Oakland; oaklandballet.org.
OSLO, March 31 Norway's central bank will keep its daily sale of foreign currency unchanged in April, it said on Friday.
The bank will sell foreign exchange equivalent to 850 million Norwegian crowns per day.
In order to make funds available to be spent as part of the government's fiscal budget, Norges Bank exchanges currency earned from the country's oil industry and its sovereign wealth fund into Norwegian crowns.
More details on how and why the central bank trades currency can be seen here: bit.ly/2iIfmLq (Reporting by Oslo newsroom)
Brandon M. Seppe, a resident of Batavia, has been charged with driving while ability impaired by drugs following a single-vehicle accident on Veterans Memorial Drive at 2:08 p.m., today. A Sheriff's press release says Brandon was westbound on Veterans Memorial Drive when he allegedly moved from the lane unsafely.
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June 14 (Gracenote) - Results from the Den Bosch Open Men's Singles Round 2 matches on Wednesday Julien Benneteau (France) beat 7-Nicolas Mahut (France) 3-6 6-2 6-2 4-Gilles Muller (Luxembourg) beat Andreas Seppi (Italy) 7-6(5) 6-4 2-Alexander Zverev (Germany) beat Adrian Mannarino (France) 6-2 6-3 8-Aljaz Bedene (Britain) beat Ernesto Escobedo (U.S.) 6-3 6-4
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A Bangladeshi immigrant is being held after an attempted terror attack at New York City's main bus terminal.
Akayed Ullah, 27, is accused of strapping a crude pipe bomb to his body and detonating it during rush hour Monday in an attack in which only he was seriously wounded.
Three other people suffered minor wounds.
Bangladesh's government condemned the attack and released a statement declaring their policy of zero tolerance against terrorism.
Ullah, who was living in Brooklyn, arrived in the US in 2011 and the Department of Homeland Security said he's a lawful permanent resident.
He came to the US on a visa issued to him based on a family connection to a US citizen.
A White House spokeswoman said the incident shows the need for "immigration reform".
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According to GFSAH Executive Director Stephanie Stipins, the program has been accredited by the U.S. Department of Labor and the Arkansas Department of Workforce Education and will be taught by an Arkansas Department of Education-accredited instructor. "The National Association of Homebuilders has a small group called HBI .
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India will host Afghanistan for their first ever Test in 2019-2020, the BCCI announced here today.Afghanistan earned their Test status alongside Ireland this June."Afghans were scheduled to play their first Test in 2019 versus Australia but considering the historic relationship between India and Afghanistan, we decided to host their first Test," said BCCI acting secretary Amitabh Choudhary after the Special General Meeting here today.Afghanistan and Ireland were made full members of the International Cricket Council (ICC) in June, becoming the sport's 11th and 12h Test-playing nations.Besides welcoming them into five-day cricket, the BCCI has extended a helping hand to Afghanistan on a number of occasions.The team from the war-ravaged nation has hosted its home games in India, most recently the series against Ireland in Greater Noida. Rashid Khan and Mohammed Nabi became the first two Afghanistan cricketers to be bought at the IPL auction earlier this year.
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BEIRUT (Reuters) - Syrian state TV said the Syrian army had given rebels in the Harasta pocket of opposition-held eastern Ghouta till 3pm local time on Sunday to withdraw, citing its own correspondent.
In a month-long assault, pro-Syrian government forces have marched into much of eastern Ghouta, the last major insurgent bastion around Damascus. They have splintered it into three besieged zones, the smallest of which is the Harasta pocket.
Actor Johnny Depp made a group of kids at B.C. Children’s Hospital very happy on Monday.
Depp, who is Vancouver to film Richard Says Goodbye, morphed into Captain Jack Sparrow, the character he made famous in the Pirates of the Caribbean films, to visit kids at the hospital on Monday afternoon.
Looking like Sparrow and sounding a lot like Keith Richards, Depp spent two hours visiting patients, never once breaking character.
“He was never Johnny Depp, he was always Jack Sparrow,” one hospital employee said.
It’s not the first time the actor has shown up in public dressed as his most famous character.
In 2015, Sparrow visited a children’s hospital in Brisbane, Australia while Depp was filming Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales.
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The owner of one of London’s oldest tattoo shops in Hanwell, Bone’s first tattoo was ‘a classic rose with Mum and Dad’. By 1975 he had the Guinness World Record for Britain’s most tattooed man. ‘People tend to have their tattoos done as a fashion accessory, but back in my time everyone did it to make a statement,’ he says. His tattoos are old and faded, but convey so much history
[India], July 4 (ANI): A man from Uttar Pradesh's Hamirpur town has alleged that his wife was gang-raped by four men.
The man further alleged that after raping his wife on June 29 the accused paraded her naked through the village and also thrashed her.
The victim is currently being treated at a local hospital in the area.
"The incident took place when my wife was alone at home. They forcibly entered the house and took her to their residence and raped her. She has been brutally attacked and is being treated now," victim's husband told ANI.
Meanwhile, Superintendents of Police (SP) Ajay Kumar Singh, said, "We have registered a case under sections 323, 504 of Indian Penal Code. Further investigation is underway." (ANI)
April 20 Zhejiang Daily Digital Culture Group Co Ltd :
* Says shareholder Newland Group will sell 6.4 percent stake in the company to individual Fu Jianzhong, decreasing its stake in the company to 0 from 6.4 percent
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/09edki
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
Aug 14 (Reuters) - PATRIZIA IMMOBILIEN AG:
* ACQUIRES MIXED-USE 'COLOSSEO' PROPERTY IN FRANKFURT‍​
* ‍PURCHASE PRICE WAS NOT DISCLOSED Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Texas has unveiled a formal plan to overhaul special education statewide, after federal officials found that services were for years illegally denied to students with disabilities.
The Texas Education Agency released a draft plan in January. It conducted 100-plus feedback focus groups with students, parents, teachers and school administrators before releasing Tuesday's final plan.
It calls for increasing special education staffing, providing better special education training for teachers and creating more tools for parents of children with suspected disabilities.
Texas also will assist school districts in identifying and helping thousands of students who were previously denied services.
The U.S. Department of Education previously concluded that Texas school districts, for more than a decade beginning in 2004, illegally capped the number of special education students at 8.5 percent of total enrollment.
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Burley (eye) participated in the walkthrough portion of Sunday's practice, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
Burley has been sidelined since Aug. 2 with a laceration near his eye, and although he was able to return to the field during the team's walkthrough, he did so without a helmet.
Facebook post by Steve Stephens tagging his co-workers that he won't be in to work because of his planned 'Easter day slaughter Police say that Steve Stephens shot his victim on the air and boasted of committing two other murders before signing off. Stephens is described as being just over 6 feet tall, weighing about 244 pounds.
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FunTime USA was proposed to open in the summer of 2016. A number of local residents purchased a Golden Ticket for $1,000. The Golden Ticket would be good for 2 adults and 2 children to enter the amusement park for free for ten years. It stated in the contract that if FunTime USA failed to open, the money would be refunded. Most of the folks who purchased the ticket have not received a refund. They contacted Action Reporter A.J. Giardina.
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Jurgen Klopp's side came out firing and hit five goals before Roma clawed a couple back to send the semi-final back to Rome with the Reds leading 5-2
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ROTHERHAM UNITED still reign supreme at the top of our latest Yorkshire Power rankings.
Here’s the updated table, not much turbo-charge elsewhere, but there you go.
A melee erupted in a park in Berkeley, California, between supporters and opponents of US President Donald Trump holding competing rallies, resulting in at least 20 arrests as police struggled to separate the two camps.
Hundreds of protesters staged a counter-rally last Saturday in response to an event billed as a "Patriots Day" free-speech rally and picnic, organised by mostly Trump supporters.
As fist fights broke out between the two sides and people threw bottles and cans over a barricade, police resorted to using an explosive device in a bid to restore order.
Between 500 and 1,000 people were in the park as the rallies peaked.
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This week marks the start of two weeks of motoring joy as a festive free parking initiative across South Ribble goes live.
Starting on Monday, all council car parks have been given free Christmas parking after 10am.
The yuletide initiative runs up to, and including, Saturday December 23.
A council spokesman said: “The council has introduced the free parking to help ease the strain on finances and enter into the spirit of giving.
Coun Graham Walton said: “Christmas is a time of giving and getting into the festive spirit.
“That’s why we’re really happy to be supporting local businesses in offering free parking to shoppers and visitors to South Ribble.
“This will ensure every penny can go on gifts and treats rather than parking.”
Parking is free at:
• Churchill Way, Leyland;
• Ecroyd Street, Leyland;
• Sumner Street, Leyland;
• King Street, Leyland;
• Hope Terrace, Lostock Hall.
Calif. Net Neutrality Bill Can't Withstand Scrutiny, EFF Says
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 8:23 PM EST) -- Advocacy organization the Electronic Frontier Foundation knocked California on Wednesday, saying the state’s recently advanced net neutrality legislation leaves itself open to legal challenges.
The bill advanced through the state Senate last month and was intended to impose net neutrality restrictions on internet service providers in the state — a counter move to the Federal Communications Commission's decision in December to revoke the 2015 Open Internet Order. In a letter posted to the organization's website Wednesday, the EFF said the state left itself open to legal challenges....
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ATLANTA — How do you honor a man who already has five Super Bowl rings, four MVP awards, and the privilege of calling Gisele Bündchen his wife? Easy — you name a cockroach after him.
Before Super Bowl LI, Zoo Atlanta and the Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence, Rhode Island, made a bet that if their team lost they would name a baby animal after the winning team’s quarterback.
Well the New England Patriots beat the Atlanta Falcons — so in honoring the bet Zoo Atlanta welcomed Tom Brady, a Madagascar hissing cockroach, to its family.
Now before any Patriots fans get offended and start a riot, Zoo Atlanta clarified in a comment on Instagram that both zoos agreed in advance that the losing side would name a cockroach after the winning quarterback.
This cockroach might not be able to replicate Brady’s 25-point comeback, but it definitely will serve as a reminder of the Falcons’ heartbreaking defeat.
Argentina and Singer caught in financial tango Don’t expect Argentina President Cristina Kirchner to order her Economy Minister, Axel Kicillof, back to the negotiating table in New York anytime soon. Despite the fact the embattled country defaulted...
Follow Argentina's debt drama as clock ticks on default As the clock ticked past midnight in New York without a legal stay or eleventh-hour deal, Argentina was in technical default on its national debt — its second default in...
Argentina's banks float plan to avert default, end debt impasse Argentina’s banks are floating a last-ditch plan to avert another default by the debt-ridden nation and end a standoff with holdout investors in the US. Local banks would pay off...
Argentina to begin settlement talks with debt holdouts Argentine officials arrived in New York on Monday to begin discussions with a mediator about settling with the holdouts who won a $1.5 billion judgment. The delegation is seeking a...
Rescuers in Thailand have reached 12 teen soccer players and their coach trapped by floodwaters in one of the country's largest cave systems. Parents are relieved that the boys, aged 11 to 16, are all alive, but their ordeal is far from over. The boys are weakened after 10 days in the cave and their exit is blocked by floodwaters. VOA's Zlatica Hoke reports.
It's competition time, and fans of Swansea City will have the chance to grab the jersey of new signing Jordan Ayew.
There is a Swans competition where, you could be in with a chance of winning a signed Jordan Ayew shirt, a copy of FIFA 17 - complete with its own Swans cover - or two tickets for our Premier League fixture against Burnley.
The Ghanaian is joined the Welsh side in the January transfer window and made his debut against Leicester City.
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A van and a pickup collided and caught fire on a highway in eastern Thailand on Monday afternoon, killing 25 people, authorities said.
The public transit van lost control and crossed the grass median, colliding with the pickup truck going in the opposite direction Monday afternoon, according to Thai Road Accident Data for Road Safety Culture, which compiles electronic insurance reports.
Twenty-five people were killed and two survived the crash, said police Col. Dusadee Kunchorn Na Ayutthaya, superintendent of the Ban Bung district police station in Chonburi province.
“An accident like this shouldn’t happen but it did,” Dusadee said. Both drivers were killed. Police were not yet able to interview the survivors but were investigating to determine what caused the crash.
Thailand has one of the highest traffic fatality rates in the world.
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(LIVE 105) – The success of comic book movies has Marvel Studios greenlighting Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 when part two has not even hit theaters yet.
Writer and director James Gunn has already been tapped to start work on the third installment of the series. On Monday, Gunn posted on Facebook he will be back for the third “Guardians” movie.
“Vol. 3” will arrive in theaters after the highly-anticipated Avengers: Infinity War is released in 2018. The “GOTG” films feature Chris Pratt as Peter Quill aka Star-Lord, Zoe Saldana as Gamora, Dave Bautista as Drax and features the voices of Bradley Cooper as Rocket Racoon and Vin Diesel as Groot.
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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 arrives in theaters on May 5th.
WASHINGTON — The Senate’s GOP and Democratic leaders can’t agree on much, but they both say they want to dedicate weeks to passing legislation to fund the government next year — and avoid the annual take-it-or-leave-it vote on a foot-tall, $1 trillion-plus catchall spending bill.
For now, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and top Senate Democrat Chuck Schumer are saying all the right things to try to revive the older, more deliberative ways of doing Senate business rather than bundling the 12 annual spending bills together.
Critics say it gives too much power to top leaders while rank and file lawmakers are shut out of secretive negotiations.
President Donald Trump is playing a role as well, promising that he won’t sign any more such “omnibus” appropriations bills.
Theresa May to meet Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to discuss trade and security
The Prime Minister is set to visit the country from August 30 to September 1 where she will be received by Emperor Akihito and the Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
Mrs May will be accompanied by business leaders from a range of sectors to discuss trade and investment opportunities.
A Downing Street spokesman said: “The delegation will showcase the strength of British business, the shared confidence in the UK-Japan economic relationship as we leave the EU and the potential for future growth".
Last month Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson used a visit to Tokyo to say the UK was poised for an “all-singing, all-dancing” post-Brexit free trade deal with Japan.
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BARTLETT, Tenn. — The Bartlett Police Department need your help locating a man they say robbed a fast food restaurant Monday night.
Surveillance cameras were rolling when the suspect entered the Captain D’s on Stage Road around 7:30 p.m., grabbed cash and ran back out the door.
Police said he did not have a getaway car and was last seen running north on Cristoval.
If you can help identify him, call (901) 385-5529.
Friends and family gathered in Mercer County Saturday night to remember the life of a 30-year-old woman who was shot and killed on Thursday.
The shooting happened in the parking lot of a pizza place in Sharon.
Police say Sierra Nicole Madison of New Castle was found dead in a car behind the restaurant.
The vigil was held on Stambaugh and East Budd Street, near the parking lot where Madison was found.
The victim's mother told 21 News the support from the community gave her strength and hope.
"No matter what anyone has done to her, they can never take away the person that she was," said Madison's mother, Stacy Clark.
Authorities say 52-year-old Roy Johnson is accused of murdering Madison.
Johnson remains in the Mercer County Jail.
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Fourth-seeded Timea Babos beat Wang Yafan 6-3, 6-4 Saturday to advance to the final of the Taiwan Open.
Babos claimed her first win in three matches against Wang and will face Kateryna Kozlova in Sunday's final.
Kozlova eliminated Sabine Lisicki, earning a 7-5, 6-4 victory to reach her first WTA singles final.
Babos took both sets behind 24 winners, including seven aces. The Hungarian also won far more points on her second serve than Wang — 54 to 38 per cent .
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POLICE are hunting for a yob who smashed a pub window.
The Barley Mow Pub, on Hayling Island was targeted on Saturday morning.
A vandal smashed a window of the Manor Road pub between midnight and 7am, police say. Witnesses can call 101 quoting 44180100584.
INGREDIENTS:
3/4 C. organic dark brown sugar
3/4 C. organic white sugar
2 TBSP organic unsweetened cocoa powder
2 1/4 C. organic all purpose flour
3/4 tsp baking soda
Wet ingredients:
1 C. all natural peanut butter
1/4 C. vegan butter
1 C. organic unsweetened applesauce
1 tsp vanilla extract
About half a bag of Enjoy Life brand (dairy free, egg free) dark chocolate chips
DIRECTIONS:
Pre-heat oven to 375 F. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
Mix all dry ingredients together. In a separate mixing bowl, with an electric mixer, mix together wet ingredients, then add to the dry mix. Continue mixing until smooth. Add in chocolate chips and stir.
Use your own discretion for how many chips to use. Roll dough into tiny balls and place on top of cookie sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake for about 10 - 15 minutes. Transfer hot cookies onto a cooling rack and allow to cool. Enjoy!
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Virginia Marie Statler was born in Iola, Kansas Friday, May 31, 1918, and passed away in Kingman, Arizona, Tuesday, June 5, 2018, after celebrating her 100th birthday.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Boardriders Inc:
* BOARDRIDERS INC STATEMENT ABOUT CEO PIERRE AGNES
* BOARDRIDERS SAYS SEARCH AND RESCUE EFFORTS HAVE NOT BEEN SUCCESSFUL IN LOCATING CO‘S CEO, PIERRE AGNES, WHO HAS BEEN LOST AT SEA SINCE TUESDAY MORNING Source text for Eikon:
April 28 Hunan Dakang International Food & Agriculture Co Ltd:
* Sees net profit for H1 2017 to increase by 4.9 percent to 34.9 percent, or to be 10.5 million yuan to 13.5 million yuan, compared to net profit of the same period in 2016 (10.0 million yuan)
* Comments that increased sales in newly merged company is the main reason for the forecast
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/6fk5Fq
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
Blackberry Farm is hosting Pumpkin Weekends throughout October.
Each weekend – and Columbus Day (Oct. 9) – the park will be decorated in the spirit of pumpkin season. A picnic area will have pumpkins for purchase, and an assortment of decorating materials will be provided.
In addition, there will be carousel and hay wagon rides, pony rides, paddle boats, Little Farmer’s Junction and tours on the “Pumpkin Train.”
Blackberry Farm hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Admission is $7 per person. Children under 2 are free.
(Photos by Jon Langham / for Chronicle Media)
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During an interview on ABC's "This Week," Lt. General H.R. McMaster made it known that anything was possible regarding North Korea.
Bus passengers in Leeds are being warned to expect delays to services this morning as private hire drivers in the city stage a 'slow drive' protest.
Leeds Private Hire Drivers Organisation has organised the protest on a circular route in Leeds city centre between 6am and 10am.
Data for police shootings is usually the subset that only includes fatalities. Vice News made requests nationwide to get data on people who were shot but not killed by police. To accompany their story, Vice News made the data and code available for download:
Ultimately, we obtained some data from 47 departments — with 4,099 incidents in all. Departments in New York’s Suffolk and Nassau Counties didn’t provide us with any data. Maryland’s Montgomery County Police Department gave us only partial incident-level information and no total number of police shootings, so we excluded them from the analysis. We put all this information together to analyze trends across the departments and to compare them with one another — the first time this has ever been done for both fatal and nonfatal shootings.
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Saraki: God vindicated Senate President – APC chieftain, Timi Frank
Timi Frank, a top member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) says Senate President, Bukola Saraki, showed courage during his trial at the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT). According to the party chieftain, “God has finally vindicated him.” The CCT on Wednesday ruled that Saraki had no case to answer in the 18-count charge against […]
Saraki: God vindicated Senate President – APC chieftain, Timi Frank
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The Dollar General Store in southern Pike County was robbed Friday night.
Pike County sheriff's deputies say an unidentified man walked in just before closing time and robbed the place. The armed man was wearing a hoodie, a bandanna over his face and black gloves, and he demanded money. The suspect first approached an employee who was new on the job.
"He went to the office area. He was a brand new employee, so he was a little addled about how to open a cash register under such stress. Another employee, a female, came over and opened one of the cash registers at which time the unidentified black male took his left hand with the gun in his right hand and took all paper currency," said Capt. Bob Williamson of the Pike County Sheriff's Department.
Williamson says the man got away with around $800 in cash. So far, the suspect has not been captured.
No one was injured in the armed robbery.
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Severe weather is creating headaches for millions of Americans trying to get home after the long holiday weekend. NBC’s Janet Shamlian reports for TODAY from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and TODAY’s Al Roker explains where the storms may be headed next.
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JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Parents in South Africa’s economic hub of Johannesburg have been asked to keep their children at home from school “for their own safety” after a protest by minibus taxi drivers turned violent.
The drivers protesting the high price of their vehicles threatened motorists and blocked highways Thursday, causing massive gridlock. Police said some of the vehicles had been hijacked by taxi drivers.
Passengers concerned about missing flights were seen wheeling their luggage along a highway to O.R. Tambo International Airport as hundreds of minibus taxis blocked traffic.
Motorists have reported violence. South Africa’s Automobile Association has warned drivers in the city to be vigilant and remain calm if threatened.
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The South African National Taxi Council calls the high monthly payments on the vehicles it uses “simply unaffordable.”
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Susan “Susie” Lynn Klopfenstein, 56, of Mt. Pleasant, died February 12, 2017 at her home. The funeral service for Susie Klopfenstein will be held Friday, February 17, at 2:00 PM at Elliott Chapel with Pastor Kathleen Moore officiating. Inurnment will be at Burge Cemetery, New London. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until the time of the service. A memorial has been established to provide a bench at Burge Cemetery.
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A nanny is trying to get children more involved in the kitchen by sharing some of her most popular recipes online.
Claire Smith from Telford, known to her Facebook followers as Nanny Claire, believes cooking can be a bonding experience for families.
She also says children will take a greater interest in eating well, if they help make the meals themselves.
The recipes she publishes involve activities which children might enjoy, such as breaking up corn flakes, smashing eggs and arranging multi-coloured fruit on skewers.
Ms Smith has spent more than 30 years working with families all over the world,
Rams Need Offensive Mind To Lead Team In 2017The Rams have too much talent on their roster to be this bad, so it's very important for the organization to hire the right head coach in the offseason to make 2017 a significantly better season for the franchise.
Galería Weekend Santiago:
Four days to discover the art of Santiago, Chile.
During the weekend of May 10 to 13, 2018, Galería Santiago Weekend will invite everyone to discover the city through the visual arts and it's
protagonists. During these four days, people can build their own tour within an offer of more than 23 spaces throughout Santiago, and participate in various free activities such as openings, visits, tours, book launches, video art cycles, performance and open chats.
I was Invited by Camilo Huinca to animate this year's promo, and joined by Spiro Bunster to create a simple, but distinct animation.
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Illustrations: Camilo Huinca.
Animations: Felipe Vargas, Spiro Bunster.
New York Times reassigns reporter in leak probe
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Times says it is reassigning a reporter whose relationships were examined after prosecutors seized her email and phone records in a government leak investigation.
The Times said Tuesday that Ali Watkins will be given a fresh start in New York. The Times had looked into her ties to James Wolfe, former security director for the Senate Intelligence Committee, who has been accused by prosecutors of misleading investigators.
Times' executive editor Dean Baquet said it is unacceptable for a reporter to have an intimate relationship with someone she covers. He said that despite poor judgment, no one had questioned her work's accuracy.
Baquet says the public shouldn't overlook the actions of the government in searching through Watkins' records looking for government leakers.
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Laurel County, KY - William Thornton of Stanford, KY and Denise Jones of Manchester, KY are being sought by the Laurel County Sheriff's Office regarding the recent rash of thefts of utility trailers in Laurel County.
If you know where they are please call 606-864-6600.
All information will be strictly confidential.
Investigated by: Laurel Sheriff's detective Chris Edwards.
Man, I wish Carlos Gonzalez would return on a 1-year deal. But that's a personal dream, because he is my favorite player ever to wear the purple pinstripes. Love the joy he brings to the game, even when he's having a lousy season, as was the case for CarGo for most of 2017. But I don't think it's practical to expect a return by Gonzalez. The free agent that the Rockies need to make every effort to retain is Jonathan Lucroy. I thought he was on the downside. And maybe his best years with the bat are behind him. But he is a catcher that's a classic leader. Good with the pitching staff. Good in the clubhouse. And I will even forgive the big, fat slider he called for Pat Neshek to throw against Archie Bradley, which was the worst mistake pitch of the Rockies' season.
Tristram Hunt's resignation has triggered a by-election in Labour 'safe seat' Stoke Central, but who has been knocking on doors looking for votes?
Newsnight spoke to one voter who said "Nobody has ever knocked on my door during an election time."
South Korea's government said Wednesday it is certain that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's elder half-brother has been murdered in Malaysia.
Malaysian police are looking for two women who are suspected of attacking 45-year-old Kim Jong Nam at Kuala Lumpur's international airport on Monday.
A Japanese government official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said information suggesting that the pair might already be dead has been received, while one Malaysian news site published what it claimed were CCTV images of one of the attackers.
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Red-shirt freshman Josh Jackson will enter the season as Virginia Tech's starting quarterback
Virginia Tech head coach Justin Fuente announced that red-shirt freshman Josh Jackson will be the Hokies' starting quarterback on Monday (August 14th).
The announcement comes about three weeks before Tech's week one opener at FedEx Field against old Big East rival West Virginia.
Jackson becomes the first freshman quarterback to start for the Hokies, since Tyrod Taylor back in 2007.
Junior transfer AJ Bush will be the back-up, but Fuente says the competition is ongoing.
Jackson is a six-foot-1, 215-pounder who will playing in his first college football game September 3rd against the Mountaineers.
Elina Svitolina crushed Caroline Wozniacki 6-4, 6-0 to win the Toronto WTA trophy yesterday morning (Singapore time), capturing her fifth title of 2017 and her second final of the season over the former world No. 1.
Fifth seed Svitolina, 22, needed just 77 minutes to beat Wozniacki, blasting four aces and winning the final eight games of the match.
Investigators from the Jackson County Sheriff's Department and the Jackson County Coroner's Office are conducting a death investigation in rural Murphysboro.
According to a release from the sheriff's department, someone called 911 early Monday morning, Aug. 14. The caller said there may be two people dead inside a home.
Detectives, crime scene investigators, and the coroner were still on scene as of 8:45 a.m.
We have a crew on the way and hope to have more information soon.
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The Lorain County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an incident at Black River Reservation early afternoon Feb. 1 where a male reportedly fell off the North Ridge Road Bridge.
According to Sheffield Township fire officials who were on scene, a male was discovered under the North Ridge Road Bridge at Black River Reservation and either fell or jumped.
The circumstances remain unclear at this time.
He was transported to UH-Elyria before being flown by medical helicopter to MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland in critical condition, officials said.
OTTAWA—This week’s round of North American free trade talks is expected to be a “get to know you” session — an exercise in establishing the scope of negotiations, in which the three sides will discuss priorities and agree on how many negotiating tables there should be on separate issues.
Only later will negotiators get down to the nitty gritty and look at topics such as harmonizing regulations.
Freeland said she instructed her department to prepare for these talks as soon as NAFTA became an issue in the 2016 U.S. election.
Briefing documents for Freeland as part of that exercise, obtained by the Star under Access to Information, indicate officials looked across several sectors of the economy.
Officials analyzed the impact of NAFTA on enforcement of rules of origin at the Canada-U.S. border, compared sales taxes in the U.S. and Canada and looked at how trade with Canada stacks up against trade with China and Mexico.
EUREKA, Ill. (WAND) – Illinois State Police helped arrest a murder suspect believed to be responsible for a child's death.
Troopers worked with detectives to identify and arrest 60-year-old Robert Washburn, who is believed to be connected to the death of Jennifer Bastian in 1986. The 13-year-old child disappeared after leaving her Tacoma, Wash., home on the afternoon of Aug. 4 in that year.
Bastian left a note promising to be home by 6:30 that night after riding her 18-speed Schwinn bike from her house (2100 N. Winnifred St.) to Point Defiance Park in Tacoma. She was training to for a bike tour in the San Juan Islands. Police say credible reports claimed to see her as late as 6 p.m. around the 5-mile drive of the park.
Investigators found her body in a wooded area close to the park.
WEEK reports Tacoma police hope to move Washburn to Washington state by Monday.
The Tacoma Police Department and Pierce County prosecutors say the case never closed. They’re still looking for tips and examining case files.
March 30 Kong Sun Holdings Ltd:
* Discloseable Transaction - Acquisitions Of H-shares Of Bank Of Jinzhou Co., Ltd.
* Kong sun -kong sun yongtai entered into first share transfer agreement with first vendor and second share transfer agreement with second vendor
* Kong sun yongtai agreed to acquire, and first vendor agreed to dispose of, 57.5 million h-shares at price of rmb7.9161 per h-share
* Kong sun yongtai investment holdings co., ltd as purchaser; and dalian shengzhi network technology co., ltd as first vendor
* Kong sun yongtai agreed to acquire, and second vendor agreed to dispose of, 50 million h-shares at price of rmb7.9161 per h-share.
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A fire at an uptown-area 7-Eleven blocked traffic at Main Street and Fourth Plain Boulevard Wednesday evening. No one was hurt.
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - Kentucky State Parks are offering a chance to view eagles in western Kentucky.
The eagle watching weekends will be offered in January and February at Lake Barkley and Kenlake State Resort parks and Kentucky Dam Village.
The tours take place on an excursion yacht and by van. They are led by state park naturalists and staff from the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. Ticket prices for the three-hour weekend tours range from $25 to $70 a person.
Lake Barkley will have tours from Jan. 19-21. The tours at Kentucky Dam Village will be from Jan. 26-28 and Kenlake will host tours on several dates in February.
Kentucky State parks have hosted the tours for four decades.
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May 2 Relevium Technologies Inc:
* Relevium secures improved terms for BioGanix acquisition and receives commitment letter for secured convertible debenture
* Received commitment letter from AIP Asset Management, AIP Private Capital for total of $2.25 million in secured convertible debentures
* Aggregate purchase price of US$4.45 million payable by co for acquisition of BioGanix will now consist of US$1.9 million in cash at closing
* Due to updated terms of BioGanix definitive agreement, minimum financing required for closing is now $3.5 million instead of $5 million
* Secured a "more flexible" structure for definitive asset purchase agreement for BioGanix acquisition
* Commitment letter to provide 2 year secured convertible debenture with coupon of 8% plus US libor, conversion strike price of $0.15
* Aggregate purchase price of US$4.45 million payable by co for BioGanix acquisition will now consist of US$500,000 in common shares of co Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The two men accused of killing a 16-year-old boy in Coligny, in the North West, will go on trial in March 2018.
Pieter Doorewaard, 26, and Philip Schutte, 34, appeared briefly in the North West High Court in Mahikeng on Monday afternoon, National Prosecuting Authority spokesperson Frank Lesenyego told News24.
The trial will sit for two weeks - between March 19 and 23, and again between March 26 and 30 - Lesenyego said.
Doorewaard and Schutte claim they caught Moshoeu stealing sunflowers on April 20, 2017.
They claim they were driving him to the local police station when he allegedly jumped off their bakkie and broke his neck.
An eyewitness alleges he was pushed off.
Some residents claim he was killed because he was black. His death sparked protests in the area, which saw a number of houses and business burnt to the ground.
Doorewaard and Schutte are out on bail of R5 000 each.
Source: News24
Mark Tupper of the Herald & Review joins WAND's Gordon Voit in studio for another edition of Tupper's Take!
The guys are talking about the possibility of expanding the NCAA men's basketball tournament - click the video above to watch!
Mind Springs Health is a non-profit healthcare company, specializing in mental health and addiction treatment across the Western Slope.
Aspen Public Radio’s Wyatt Orme recently sat down with Sharon Raggio, the CEO, to discuss the expansion of the West Springs hospital in Grand Junction, the only inpatient psychiatric facility between Denver and Salt Lake City. They also spoke about how increasing awareness regarding addiction and mental health issues is Mind Springs’ mission, but does create more demand for services.
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WAVY) — The U.S. Coast Guard helped a man on the Neuse River Thursday after his boat began taking on water.
Coast Guard officials say watchstanders in Wilmington were alerted just before 7 p.m. that a 25-foot boat was taking on water near the mouth of Bay River and the Pamlico Sound.
A crew helped the man dewater the boat, and then towed it to River Dunes Harbor Club and Marina in Oriental, North Carolina.
“We recommend that all mariners keep reliable communications equipment like radios on board, which this gentleman did,” said Coast Guard Petty Officer 1st Class Jared Stanton.
Gary Cahill was sent off for Chelsea after 16 minutes
Chelsea were downed 3-2 by the Clarets as their title defence got underway in disastrous circumstances at Stamford Bridge.
The Blues finished the game with nine men - first Gary Cahill and then Cesc Fabregas seeing red - to make it four dismissals in three successive games for Antonio Conte's side.
Conte has already spent £140million on four new players this summer.
Record signing Alvaro Morata was given 30 minutes to turn the tide with Chelsea 3-0 down and duly scored and assisted David Luiz's goal in a spirited but ultimately incomplete comeback.
And former Blues great Nevin believes Burnley exposed the champions' lack of squad depth.
By Nick O'Malley | nomalley@masslive.com
The New England Patriots opened their Monday Night Football matchup against the Miami Dolphins with an unmitigated disaster on offense.
His stats: 0-for-4 with an interception.
Tom Brady -- you know, the future Hall of Famer -- failed to complete a single pass for the entire first quarter after throwing an interception on the first drive and going three-and-out on the second.
The Dolphins, meanwhile, answered with a pair of sustained drives that led to an early 6-0 lead.
Regardless of where this game goes, we're left with one of the worst performances you'll ever see by Brady to start a game. Unsurprisingly, Brady's goose egg in the first quarter led to some confusion and minor panic on social media -- along with jokes about jim getting outplayed by Jay Cutler.
Because every step forward comes with approximately 47 steps back, a women-only Wonder Woman showing in Belgium handed its audience gift bags with the fun label "Cool things inside." These "cool things" consisted of a diet pills (everyone needs a little help!), a dish sponge (handy!), bathroom-cleaning supplies (just a friendly reminder!), a little packet of rice/quinoa blend (when you want carbs but really shouldn't!), and a bag of nachos (in case you're feeling a little naughty!).
Take a little look:
The cinema later apologized, claiming the gifts all came from sponsors...but who in their right mind would anyone enlist/accept sponsorship from an entire range of companies only to garner products that, when together, reduce women to a forever cleaning, forever dieting, occasionally binging stereotype?
Kinepolis Begië, apparently.
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Winning numbers drawn in 'All or Nothing Morning' game
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday morning's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "All or Nothing Morning" game were:
03-04-05-06-10-11-12-13-14-16-20-22
(three, four, five, six, ten, eleven, twelve, thirteen, fourteen, sixteen, twenty, twenty-two)
March 29 Schenker-Winkler Holding AG:
* Sika AGM: SWH proposes a 23% dividend increase to the SIKA AGM
* Schenker-Winkler Holding (SWH) will propose to SIKA annual general meeting (AGM) of 11 April 2017 a dividend in amount of 96 Swiss francs ($96.74)per bearer share for financial year 2016
* SWH will reject proposal of sika board of directors for a dividend of 102 francs per bearer share
* Proposal of SWH corresponds to a dividend increase of 23% against previous year Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9923 Swiss francs) (Gdynia Newsroom)
Warwickshire Police has renewed their appeal to help track down a 22-year-old man from Rugby,
Officers are investigating a number of burglaries across the Rugby area would like to speak to Aiden Henry (pictured) as he could have important information about the incidents.
Henry is thought to be in the Coventry area, and is known to have links to Nuneaton as well as the wider West Midlands and Northamptonshire areas.
Anyone who may have seen him or anybody who has information about his whereabouts is asked to call Warwickshire Police on 101.
Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via www.crimestoppers-uk.org
CYNTHIANA, Ky. (Oct. 6, 2017) — On October 6, 2017, at approximately 8:15 a.m., the Kentucky State Police Electronic Crime Branch arrested Skyler J. Schwachter, 25, on charges related to possession of matter portraying a sex performance by a minor.
Schwachter was arrested as the result of an undercover Internet Crimes Against Children investigation. The KSP Electronic Crime Branch began the investigation after discovering the suspect sharing images of child sexual exploitation online.
The investigation resulted in the return of an Indictment Warrant from the Harrison County Grand Jury. The investigation is ongoing.
Schwachter is currently charged with 10 counts of possession of matter portraying a sex performance by a minor. Each charge is a Class-D felony punishable by one to five years in prison.
He was lodged in the Bourbon County Regional Detention Center.
Sushil Finance's report on Crudeoil
Crude oil prices slipped 1 percent on Monday in subdued trading after a long Easter holiday weekend, on news of rising U.S. shale production and profit-taking following three straight weeks of gains.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Magnegas Corp
* Magnegas Corp files for non timely 10-Q - SEC filing Source text: (bit.ly/2vVTItf) Further company coverage:
A gaggle of girls tries to prevent the invevitable. The clatter of collapsing Jenga blocks echoes over the thumping of the bass at the Marietta Daddy-Daughter Dance.
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Austin Connelly of the US plays his second shot on the 1st hole during day two of the 2017 Alfred Dunhill Championship at Carnoustie
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The Governor and Cabinet awarded this year’s SHINE Awards to a group of Florida teachers for their contributions to the State’s education system.
Among those receiving the award is Latrece Brown, who won 2017 Duval County Teacher of the Year.
Brown, a Duval County native and UNF graduate teaches at Andrew Robinson Elementary School.
In her four years of teaching she’s become known for her high energy methods. She says what’s most important to her success is connecting with her students on a personal level.
“The most important thing is to love each child for who they are. Before you even think about educating them or mentoring them. Enjoy the children for who they are they will work and always meet your expectations,” said Brown.
Six other teachers from around the state were also honored with the SHINE award this morning.
If you’re anything like me and sometimes forget that you actually have an Amazon Prime account, this perk is sure to jog your memory. The online retailer recently rolled out a feature called “Prime Samples” that gives anyone with a Prime account the opportunity to add sample-size beauty products to their cart.
Each one costs $2 or $4 and after the purchase has been made, the amount you spend is funneled back into your Prime account in the form of credits that can be used later toward select products, like the full-size version of whatever you’re trying.
The only caveat is that although you can order as many samples as you want at once, just one can be delegated to a specific product. So no, you can’t have 10 samples of that really expensive eye cream or perfume; it’s a one and done deal.
However, take solace in the fact that this program is also available to use in other categories on the site, like food and personal care. We can’t think of a better excuse to shop.
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TORONTO -- Neil Young is joining his legendary backing band Crazy Horse for a pair of special performances next month.
The "Heart of Gold" musician announced on his website that he'll play shows on May 1 and 2 at the Warnors Center in Fresno, Calif.
It marks the first time Neil Young & Crazy Horse have played together since a concert four years ago in Iceland.
Young says the band won't rehearse for the show beforehand.
They'll be joined by E Street Band guitarist Nils Lofgren who confirmed on Twitter that he's signed on for the gig.
Lofgren has worked with Young on various projects over the years, and was a member of Crazy Horse in the early 1970s.
Tickets for the event are being sold through Young's website.
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International (VRX) is scheduled to report earnings on Feb. 28, and analysts haven’t been shy about making their opinions on the stock known before judgment day. Barclays pointed to the need for Valeant to make enough money to avoid violating its debt covenants, while Guggenheim predicted Valeant would meet or beat “sales expectations for the base business.” Stifel also weight in positively. And now, RBC’s Douglas Miehm and Joel Hurren have weighed in, arguing that the focus will be on Valeant’s 2017 EBITDA guidance–and that anything below $3.75 billion would be bad news:
About Peer Support Group for Carers Barton
The peer support group gives people the opportunity to meet with others who understand some of what they are going through. Run by a facilitator, the sessions offer a chance to ask questions, get information and share experiences in a safe and supportive environment.
Paul Clement is expected to be named the new manager of Swansea City on Tuesday.
Paul Clement will reportedly be named as Swansea City's new manager on Tuesday.
The 44-year-old - currently assistant at Bayern Munich - is expected to be appointed on a two-and-a-half year deal, according to the Daily Mail.
The former Derby County boss is due in the UK tonight to conclude negotiations, having already agreed terms in principle with the Premier League's basement side, and will watch from the stands as they take on Crystal Palace in London on Tuesday night.
The Swans are currently without a manager after Bob Bradley was dismissed from his post last week just three months after replacing Francesco Guidolin.
The Welsh side have now lost their last four games in a row, conceding 13 goals in the process.
× Man charged with rape of a child
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. – Susquehanna Township Police arrested 37 year old Lathan Overton last week for alleged multiple sexual assaults involving a minor.
Overton was taken into custody on Thursday, April 13 without incident. Charges include, Rape, Statutory Sexual Assault, Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse, Indecent Assault, Corruption of Minors, and Unlawful Contact with a Minor.
Following arraignment, he was sent to Dauphin County Prison after failing to post $1,000,000.00 bail.
FILE - In this June 24, 2017, file photo, Miami Marlins' J.T. Realmuto hits a three-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs in Miami. Realmuto, among the Marlins who could be traded as part of the team's payroll purge under new chief executive Derek Jeter, went to salary arbitration with Miami on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2018, and asked that he be given a raise to $3.5 million instead of $2.9 million. Lynne Sladky, File AP Photo
Governor Jhagra takes over as Fata Chief Scout
PESHAWAR: Governor Engr Iqbal Zafar Jhagra took oath as Fata Chief Scout on Thursday during a ceremony held at Islamabad on Thursday.
The Chief Commissioner Pakistan Boys Scouts Association, Speaker Balochistan Assembly Rahila Hameed Khan Durrani, administered the oath.
She presented a souvenir on behalf of Pakistan Boys Scouts Association (PBSA) to the governor and decorated him with the scout scarf.
Addressing the ceremony, the governor, who is also the Chief Scouts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, said that Pakistan Scouts had been rendering innumerable services for the country and fulfilling its responsibilities during the times of every calamity. “This is the passion of the scouting movement on the basis of which, the founder of Pakistan Qauid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah accepted the leadership of it,” he added.
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Jackson Police responds to Carnell Street Shooting
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson Police Department responded to a call of shots fired just after 5 pm this evening on Carnell street.
One person was hit and was taken to the hospital. The investigation is still on going.
Stay with WBBJ as this story develops.
Allegheny County police have responded to a report that a person shot co-worker in the leg inside the Pepsi-Cola plant in Stowe on Monday.
The shooter is in custody, said county spokeswoman Amie Downs. The shooting was reported at 2:48 p.m. at the plant at 400 Graham Street, dispatchers said.
The person who was shot suffered injuries that were not life threatening, Ms. Downs said.
Allegheny County police homicide detectives are investigating, she said.
A man has been arrested in connection with an IRA bomb attack that killed a Catholic nun and three police officers in Northern Ireland.
The 54-year-old suspect was detained at Belfast International Airport on Monday morning.
He is the second man detained in relation to the 1990 attack in Co Armagh in less than a week.
A 55-year-old man arrested and questioned last Thursday was released pending a police file being submitted to Northern Ireland's Public Prosecution Service.
Sister Catherine Dunne, Constable William Hanson, Reserve Constable Joshua Willis and Reserve Constable David Sterritt were killed when a landmine exploded on the Killylea Road, Armagh, on July 24 1990.
Another woman was seriously injured in the blast.
The arrests have been carried out by the Police Service of Northern Ireland's legacy investigation branch.
The suspect detained on Monday has been taken to the PSNI's serious crime suite at Musgrave station in Belfast.
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South Dakota's education secretary is leaving his post this summer to take a school superintendent's job in Wisconsin.
Don Kirkegaard said Tuesday he will step down as secretary of the South Dakota Department of Education in July.
Kirkegaard says he has accepted a job as superintendent of schools for the West Bend School District in West Bend, Wisconsin.
Kirkegaard has been South Dakota's secretary of education since December.
He says he's had the privilege to serve his entire career in South Dakota public education.
Gov. Dennis Daugaard praised Kirkegaard, saying he accepted the job "knowing it would be for a short time, but his service has been critical."
Deputy Education Secretary Mary Stadick Smith will serve as interim secretary for the remainder of the Daugaard administration, which ends in January.
The water is safe to drink after Jonesboro City Water and Light crews spent Friday repairing a broken water main in a busy part of town.
According to CWL official Kevan Inboden, crews got a call between 1:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. Friday on a 12-inch water main break on Red Wolf Boulevard near Phillips Drive.
The main break did cause some discoloration to water in the area due to turbulence in the water distribution system, Inboden said.
The water main was just off a larger 20-inch water main.
Inboden said anyone who is still having problems with their water in the area, especially problems dealing with discoloration, can call CWL at 870-935-5581.
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DEVON, Pa. (AP) — A horse has broken free at a Pennsylvania horse show, sending people running for cover as it galloped toward the stables.
WPVI-TV reports the horse got loose and jumped over a fence at the Devon Horse Show Tuesday night. Cellphone video shows the horse making a run for it as onlookers scream in the stands.
The horse was caught in the stable area. It suffered minor scrapes.
Officials say the rider was able to dismount from the carriage before the horse ran away and was uninjured.
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This is the dream home, in the highly sought-after Livorna Estates, you've been searching for. Its just minutes from Shellridge Open Space, downtown Walnut Creek, 680/24 freeways, BART and top-rated schools. The upscale gourmet designer chef's kitchen is highlighted with cherry wood cabinetry, hardwood flooring, slab granite counter tops and stainless steel built-in appliances make this a turn-key opportunity for the discerning buyer. The bright gourmet kitchen, with adjoining family room, creates the ideal focal point for friends and family that is an exceptional combination of modern form and function.Fantastic South Walnut Creek location, just minutes to downtown, local trails, open space and all the amenities of Rudgear Park including basketball, tennis/pickle-ball courts, soccer field and a play area for children. And the community pool is close-by. This magnificent home represents outstanding value for those who pursue the lifestyle, convenience and top-rated schools of Livorna Estates.
Donadoni set for Bologna extension
By Football Italia staff
Bologna Coach Roberto Donadoni is reportedly set to extend his contract by a further year.
The former Italy CT has been on the Rossoblu bench since the summer of 2015, guiding his squad to 14th and 15th in Serie A.
According to Gianluca Di Marzio’s website, Bologna are ready to reward his efforts with a new contract, with this current deal expiring at the end of the coming season.
Donadoni will sign a deal until 2019, extending his stay at Dall’Ara by a year.
Otto Warmbier, a 22-year-old college student detained and imprisoned in North Korea, is carried off of an airplane at Lunken Airport in Cincinnati on Tuesday, June 13, 2017. Warmbier arrived in Ohio after being released by North Korea, where he was serving a 15-year prison term with hard labor for alleged anti-state acts. His parents have said he has been in a coma and was medically evacuated. The Cincinnati Enquirer via AP Sam Greene
An aerial view of the Vatican with St. Peter's Basilica is seen in this file photo. The McDonald's opened Friday in the Pio Borgo district of Rome, about 100 yards from the Vatican State, the Catholic Press Agency reported.
A new McDonald's has opened up in a Vatican-owned building and not everyone is lovin' it.
The McDonald's opened Friday in the Pio Borgo district of Rome, about 100 yards from the Vatican State, the Catholic Press Agency reported Sunday.
While the opening was low-key, the move faced criticism when it was first announced. The "McVatican," as has it has been dubbed, will reportedly pay the the Vatican's property supervisor more than $30,000 a month to occupy the building's bottom floor.
Several senior cardinals also live in the building.
WATERLOO, Iowa (AP)  Iowa wildlife experts have released two squirrels after a vet removed electrical zip ties from around their necks, including one with a bell attached.
Dreama Bartz with the Black Hawk Wildlife Rehabilitation Project said Wednesday that she trapped the animals this month after a Waterloo resident called to report the apparent cruelty.
A vet removed the ties and bell and determined the squirrels were not hurt before they were released back into the neighborhood where they were found.
Bartz thinks a resident captured the squirrels as infants and let them go months later, after realizing the frisky pair wouldn't works as pets.
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She thinks the zip ties and bell were ways to keep track of them.
Bartz says the squirrels could have been choked by the ties as they grew.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Galectin Therapeutics Inc
* Galectin Therapeutics reports 2017 second quarter financial results and provides business update
* Q2 loss per share $0.14
* ‍company is funded through January 2018​
* Galectin Therapeutics - believes has sufficient cash to fund currently planned operations, research and development activities through December 31, 2017
* Galectin Therapeutics Inc- as of June 30, 2017, co had $9.1 million of non-restricted cash and cash equivalents Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Three law enforcement officers are named in the fatal shooting of a black man whose family said he was having a mental crisis. A joint release sent Wednesday says Tulsa County sheriff's deputies William Ramsey and Brandon Walker and Tulsa police officer Donnie Johnson were involved in Friday's shooting of 29-year-old Joshua Barre. Ramsey and Walker are white; Johnson is black. All three have been on paid administrative leave since the shooting. Authorities say Barre walked away when two members of the sheriff's mental health unit came to his home to pick him up for an evaluation. Barre walked about a mile to a convenience store, carrying two butcher knives. The officers fired at him as he tried to enter the business.
Just in time for Valentine's Day, the Friendship Center of Santa Barbara held its fun Festival of Hearts luncheon on Saturday in the Reagan Room of The Fess Parker . Now in its 18th year, the imaginative committee created a "California Dreamin'" theme this year, and guests got in the spirit by wearing aloha shirts, vintage beachwear, tie-dyed and fringed hippie chick and hippie dude garb, and white knee-high boots.
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Those in charge of tourism development in Armenia have told the Voice of America Armenian Service that the current 2018 Smithsonian Folklife Festival in Washington, D.C., and which is devoted to Armenia, is a good opportunity also for introducing the country to potential tourists.
As per executive director Ara Khzmalyan of the Tourism Development Fund of Armenia, the important thing is that this festival as well as the growth of interest towards Armenia ever since the “velvet revolution” in the country are correctly used toward tourism development in Armenia.
And chairperson Hripsime Grigoryan of the State Tourism Committee of Armenia has presented this new Armenia in the US. In Grigoryan’s words, her talks in the US have showed that there still is a considerable need to inform foreigners about Armenia, especially since today’s Armenia can be an appealing and safe destination for tourism.
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On my visit, the hotel seemed to be undergoing the same redesign and renovation that was in progress the last time I stayed there three years ago, however the draw of this all-suite hotel is the room size, with a separate living space featuring fold-out sofas, which comfortably accommodate an affordable family stay.
While the rooms are stylishly outfitted with white leather tufted headboards, modern dark wood furniture, contemporary art and a patterned area rug, they still feel a bit tired. Sand-coloured tile floors fail to feel luxurious or modern. Bathrooms are equally spacious, but also somewhat dated with a shower and tub combo and a cloth shower curtain.
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Enough plastic surgery already!
Kylie Jenner showed off her slim figure just a few months after giving birth. Her trim and flat stomach looks as though there was never any hint of baby in there.
While no one can be sure if she had help from the family doc with that, we can be sure she had some help on her face. The Kardashian sister has admitted before to having her lips done after being incessantly dragged for months and denying it. However, it seems she’s been going a bit overboard with it, and fans took notice.
She’s barely left her teens, so its leaving many wondering just what she may look like by the time she’s her sisters’ age if she keeps up with it. Doctors are good, but sometimes there’s no going back. Slow down, girl!
Wag-Along Wednesday at the Columbia Fireflies baseball allows pet owners to bring their dogs to the game. Many of the four-legged friends attended the game against Augusta and some of their owners brought pet food for the food drive that benefits the Senior Citizen's Pet Program.
What insane person would willingly stick their bare hand into a bear trap? More importantly, why?
Thankfully, no one was injured in the making of this video. However, the anticipation level is insane for 19 seconds. This guy is the definition of someone’s “crazy uncle.”
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Legislative leaders say Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter might call a special legislative session to address a years-long water battle that has been building in southwestern Idaho.
Senate President Pro Tem Brent Hill said Wednesday that an agreement has been reached by all stakeholders regarding flood control releases in the Boise River system reservoirs — which spans from Boise to Parma.
Treasure Valley water users and state officials have been caught up in a lengthy lawsuit that is poised to come before the Idaho Supreme Court this summer.
However, House Speaker Scott Bedke says the issue can finally be resolved if Otter calls a special session. That would allow lawmakers to pass legislation before the court rules.
Otter’s spokesman did not immediately return a request for comment.
BUCHAREST, April 12 Romania's central bank board unanimously decided to hold interest rates at 1.75 percent at its April 5 meeting, it said in minutes of the session released on Wednesday, drawing attention to risks stemming from potential fiscal changes.
"In the short term, Romania would witness high economic growth, inflation under control, low unemployment, and financial stability," the minutes showed. "Over the medium term though, there was uncertainty surrounding fiscal risks in particular amid the widening deficit during above-potential growth years."
The bank also noted potential exchange rate risks stemming from fiscal and income policies, as well as developments in global and regional markets following monetary policy decisions.
The Social Democrat-led government will file a unified public sector wage bill in parliament this month, envisaging large pay increases across the board that will boost the budget shortfall. (Reporting by Luiza Ilie; Editing by Radu Marinas)
DECATUR, Ga. — All lanes of a major highway in metro Atlanta have reopened after a carpool lane of Interstate 20 buckled and broke apart.
Georgia Department of Transportation spokeswoman Natalie Dale says the lanes heading westbound reopened Tuesday morning, several miles southeast of downtown Atlanta. She said the buckled stretch of the interstate should be fixed by midday.
The 1-20 buckling Monday proved to be another headache for Atlanta area motorists already struggling with the collapse of an overpass on a key north-south route March 30.
DeKalb County Police spokeswoman Shiera Campbell says concrete was being pumped under the highway when a rupture forced the material upward.
Richmond forward Jack Riewoldt is a certain starter for their Dreamtime at the 'G clash with Essendon on Saturday night after overcoming concussion.
The dual Coleman medallist passed a concussion test on Thursday morning to get the green light to play.
Jack Riewoldt hits the deck but will play against the Bombers. Photo: Wayne Ludbey
Riewoldt was felled last round by a clumsy blow from Jake Carlisle, which resulted in the St Kilda defender being banned for two matches.
"He's fine, he passed his concussion test this morning," said Richmond coach Damien Hardwick.
While Riewoldt will lead the charge against the Bombers, backman Bachar Houli will sit out the annual clash at the MCG with his groin injury.
WCC hires Gloria Nevarez as commissioner
SAN BRUNO, Calif. (AP) — The West Coast Conference has hired former Pac-12 executive Gloria Nevarez as the league's new commissioner.
The WCC announced Monday that Nevarez will replace Lynn Holzman and become the fourth full-time commissioner in conference history. Holzman left in January to become NCAA vice president for women's basketball.
Nevarez spent the last eight years with the Pac-12, where she served as the senior associate commissioner and senior woman administrator overseeing all Pac-12 championships with the exception of football.
Nevarez was the league's primary liason for men's basketball where she played a comprehensive role overseeing officiating, scheduling, television issues management, event management and the student-athlete experience.
Nevarez will be one of 10 female conference commissioners in Division I and the first Latin American woman to become a Division I commissioner.
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A family in Burbank is recovering on Monday after they fell victim to a scam involving a ransom for their missing German Shepherd mix.
Kimberly Cheng reports for the KTLA 5 News at 10 on April 17, 2017.
reposing at O’Shea’s Funeral Home, Cathedral Place, Killarney on Tuesday from 4.30 to 6.30pm. Cremation in the Island Crematorium, Cork on Wednesday at 1 O Clock. No flowers please by request. Donations if desired to The Cork Kerry Link Bus.
Black Jack has drawn first blood ahead of this year's Sydney To Hobart after beating heavyweight super maxi Wild Oats XI to line honours by 43 seconds in the annual Big Boat Challenge.
Crown Prince and Princess Frederick and Mary of Denmark helped crew Wild Oats XI, but were unable to help the boat notch an eighth straight win in this race.
The last time Wild Oats XI lost a Big Boat Challenge it was to the same boat, albeit it under the guise of Alfa Romeo.
Line honours in the 2009 Sydney To Hobart also fell to Alfa Romeo that year.
In the intervening period the yacht raced overseas under different ownership, but it is now back in Australia after being purchased by Peter Harburg to contest this year's Sydney To Hobart.
Beau Geste finished a clear third in the Big Boat Challenge on Tuesday with Wild Oats X rounding out the small field in fourth spot.
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV is recalling 297,000 older minivans in North America because of a wiring problem that can lead to inadvertent air bag deployments, the company said in a statement on Thursday.
REUTERS: Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV is recalling 297,000 older minivans in North America because of a wiring problem that can lead to inadvertent air bag deployments, the company said in a statement on Thursday.
The recall of 2011-2012 model year Dodge Grand Caravan minivans is linked to 13 minor injuries, the automaker said. Wiring may short circuit that can result in the driver side air bag deploying without warning.
The recall will begin in late July and includes 209,000 vehicles in the United States and nearly 88,000 vehicles in Canada. Dealers will replace the wiring if needed and add protective covering.
(Reporting by David Shepardson; Editing by Mark Potter)
Apco release NRG Pro II slalom racing PPG wing Apco have unleashed the NRG Pro II, their new slalom racing PPG wing. “It’s the rebel brother of the NRG XC II”, they say. It was designed to be fast and manoeuvrable, and to be flown aggressively for racing round pylons. The NRG Pro II is a full-reflex wing with 2-D steering and HIT […] Read more
Ozone Sirocco 2 lightweight PPG wing Ozone released the Sirocco 2 full-reflex PPG wing in June 2017. It’s a lightweight version of the Speedster 2, and weighs 1.5kg less on average. It has Ozone’s shark profile, an enhanced internal structure and a new 2D steering system. Ozone say it retains the same levels of comfort, performance, speed and stability as the […] Read more
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office says traffic is shut down at Fourth and Osuna due to a suspicious package.
BCSO says traffic is shut down in all directions. The Albuquerque Police Bomb Squad is also assisting.
People are being asked to avoid the area.
No further information is available at this time. KRQE News 13 will provide updates.
**POLICE ACTIVITY IN THE AREA OF 4th and OSUNA. Traffic is shut down in all directions. Please avoid the area.** — BCSO (Sheriff) NM (@BCSDSheriff) August 14, 2017
CAIRO (AP) — Egypt's state censors have allowed the performance of a socially critical play they had prohibited on the day of its Cairo premiere.
Director Ahmed El Attar had earlier cancelled the showing of "Before the Revolution," a two-actor piece that depicts oppression and stagnation in Egypt before its 2011 popular uprising. He said the removal of five scenes as demanded by the censors heavily distorted it.
In a statement late Monday, organizers thanked the censors for reversing their decision on appeal and permitting it to run "without the disruption of its dramatic construction."
The play will now run for three nights as opposed to its originally scheduled six in a 100-seat theatre, as part of Cairo's annual Downtown Contemporary Arts Festival. El Attar is also the general manager of the festival.
FILE - This Apr. 10, 2012 photo shows Syrian soldiers in a field in the Syrian village of Al Arida al-Gharbia as seen from the northern Lebanese area of Wadi Khaled on the Lebanon-Syria border. (REUTERS/Omar Ibrahim)
The Tuskegee Police Department is investigating a death that happened on Sept. 27.
According to police, the male victim was found deceased in his home.
Tuskegee police is working with the State Bureau of Investigation on this case. Anyone with information should call the department at 334-727-0200 or the department's Secret Witness line at 334-727-9865.
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Although this spot might not be the best Sichuan restaurant in the San Gabriel Valley, Jonathan Gold says the food is creative, a little intimidating and spicy. Don’t forget to order the la zi ji, or chicken with hot pepper. Listen to and read Johnathan's full LA Times review.
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SPOKANE, Wash. - Two men have been arrested after leading police on a high speed chase late Monday morning that ended in a crash in the Browne's Addition neighborhood.
Authorities tell us that the chase started in the Northern Quest parking lot in Airway Heights when an officer thought the two males inside were acting suspiciously and then recognized that the vehicle they were in was reported stolen. A pursuit ensued with speeds reaching over 70mph and ended eventually near the corner of 3rd and Browne in Spokane.
The chase ended when the driver popped a tire along the side of a curb and then crashed into a parked vehicle on the side of the road. Both suspects were taken to the hospital to be seen for minor injuries sustained in the collision.
Car chase ends in brownes addition. Police say it started when an officer noticed a stolen car in the northern quest parking lot @KHQLocalNews pic.twitter.com/iArnaccpyu — Katie Chen (@KHQKatieChen) December 11, 2017
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Kansas City police are investigating the shooting death of a utility worker at a job site.
Police say the man was shot Monday morning. He was working at the construction site for a company that contracted with Spire Energy.
The man’s name has not been released. Police say the motive is unknown.
The Kansas City Star reports witnesses said the shooter walked up to a group of workers and briefly spoke to them before pulling out a gun and firing several shots and then walking away.
Officers are searching for the suspect.
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Kesler notched the fourth hat trick of his career Sunday against Philadelphia.
A monstrous night for Kesler, who fired five shots on goal and logged 25:16 of ice time through regulation and overtime. The veteran center is having a fantastic season, notching 15 goals and 34 points in 39 games. He's become a must-start in fantasy due to his consistency and impressive power-play production. Given the fact Kesler is logging over 20 minutes of ice time every night and producing at close to a point-per-game pace, the former Canuck should be in your lineup every game.
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Samara, Russia’s sixth largest city, is currently sweltering in temperatures of up to 31C, with the heat set to continue into the weekend.
It is unclear if the shortage will hit the England team’s hotel in the southern province, Russia’s sixth largest largest.
A spokesman for Samara Municipal Systems said: “In the last few days, almost 10% more water has been supplied to the city water system than on ordinary days.
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HOUSTON -- It's finally Friday! And Houston has some big headlines you don't want to miss. Morning Dose's Meera Nandlal has the trendiest headlines, weather forecast and more for Oct. 6, 2017.
JONESBORO, Ark. — Deven Simms had 24 points to help Arkansas State hold off Georgia Southern for a 91-89 win in Sun Belt Conference action on Saturday night.
Arkansas State avenged its 80-49 loss on Georgia State's home floor in early January.
It came down to which team made the last free throw. The teams combined for 61 fouls. Ike Smith scored the final field goal of the night when he slammed home a dunk as the Eagles closed to 85-83 with 2:41 remaining.
Simms made his seventh and final free throw for a 90-87 lead with 16 seconds left.
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President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Tuesday that it was Turkey’s responsibility to share the historical pain of Armenian citizens and urged the Armenian community not to allow others to ignite hatred over past events, Daily Sabah reports.
In a message sent to the Armenian Patriarchate of Constantinople, Erdogan offered condolences to the grandchildren of the Ottoman Armenians “who lost their lives during the war.”
“It is Turkey’s conscientious and ethical responsibility to share the historical pain of our Armenian citizens. We will continue to share your pain and try to resolve your problems in the future,” the statement said.
Erdogan also called on the Armenian community not to allow those who are trying to ignite hatred and hostility by distorting “our shared past.”
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ST. LOUIS (AP) - A St. Louis organization that supports women-led startup companies is expanding to six new cities.
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that Brazen Global announced Tuesday that it's creating branches in Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Philadelphia and Fort Worth, Texas. The organization has hired acting directors in each new market.
Brazen was founded in 2014 by Jennifer Ehlen, who noticed that St. Louis ranked near the bottom of an American Express study on cities that support women entrepreneurs. Brazen has assisted more than 1,000 women entrepreneurs in St. Louis since forming.
The organization provides resources, sponsors support groups and hosts networking events for female business owners.
Ehlen says the group hopes to help women entrepreneurs realize their growth aspirations.
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MOSCOW: In a retaliatory move, massive Russian air strikes have killed at least 30 militants in Syria, where a Russian fighter jet was shot down, an official said on Sunday.
"A series of high-precision weapon strikes have been delivered in the area controlled by the Jabhat al-Nusra terrorist group, which brought down the Russian Su-25 jet by using a portable anti-aircraft missile system in the Syrian province Idlib," Russia's Defense Ministry said.
"According to radio intercepts, more than 30 Jabhat al-Nusra militants were killed," Xinhua quoted the ministry as saying.
Earlier on Saturday, the ministry said a pilot survived the fighter jet crash but was later killed in a ground fight with terrorists.
The pilot had reported earlier that he ejected by parachute in the area, controlled by Jabhat al-Nusra militants.
In May 2017, the guarantors of the Syrian ceasefire -- Russia, Iran and Turkey -- agreed to set up the Syrian de-escalation zones in Syria, which includes Idlib province.
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President Barack Obama and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe participate in a wreath laying ceremony at the USS Arizona Memorial, part of the World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument, in Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, adjacent to Honolulu, Hawaii, on Dec. 27 as part of a ceremony to honor those killed in the Japanese attack on the naval harbor. The oil that continues to bubble up from the remains of the USS Arizona is an apt metaphor for how the nation feels about Japan's bombing of Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941.
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A new emoji app is available in Kansas for those wanting to share their state pride.
The app, Kansmoji allows you to send Kansas themed emojis to friends and family (iPhone only). The app works as an iMessage app, as well as a 3rd party emoji keyboard, allowing you to toss in an emoji whenever you’re reminded about something quintessentially ‘Kansas’.
“Emojis are a fun way to communicate but there weren’t really any Kansas themed emojis or stickers out there”, said Paul Kemp, one of the Kansmoji developers.
The emojis in Kansmoji feature landmarks and themes from around the state. They include state icons like tornadoes, the Wizard of Oz and the I Like Ike button.
According to Kemp, there will be an additional 30-40 emojis coming to the app. The group behind the app has also opened a poll allowing submission ideas for additional Kansas-themed emojis (SUBMIT KANSAS EMOJI REQUESTS HERE).
The app launched on the Apple App Store Monday.
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Bobrovsky saved all 29 shots he faced during Friday's 5-0 win over the Islanders.
Even through it's just Opening Night, this checks out as a statement showing from Bobrovsky and the Blue Jackets. The 29-year-old netminder is coming off a Vezina Trophy-winning campaign -- where he posted a league-best .931 save percentage and 2.06 GAA -- and he's kick-starting 2017-18 in similar fashion. While it could be difficult for Bobrovsky to duplicate his numbers from last season, there is plenty of room for negative regression before it's a fantasy concern. Until proven otherwise, he's a go-to option in all settings.
Model Doutzen Kroes smoulders in tiny triangle bikini as she showcases enviable figure
The former Victoria's Secret model showcased her incredible figure as she stripped down to a tiny triangle style bikini.
Her toned stomach was on full display as she soaked up the sun and played a game of football with her children.
The mother-of-two drew attention to her long, lean limbs due to the tie detailing at the side of her cream and black bikini bottoms.
Doutzen showcased her pert posterior in the tiny briefs, which barely covered her modesty and had "Miami" written on the back.
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``The details of the tax plan Trump tries to push through Congress will demonstrate whether he truly supports average Americans -- or, like a classic grifter, if he's willing, instead, to profess his love for his marks right up until the moment that he fleeces them.''
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AIK Stockholm star Ebenezer Ofori donated food items to the Cherubs Children’s home in Kumasi on Sunday.
Items included toiletries, bags of rice, cooking oil, drinks and biscuits as his token to the orphanage.
Ofori has been consistent with his donations and did not disappoint this year.
The midfielder has been training with the Black Stars ahead of the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon.
He is expected to be named in the squad that will tour UAE on Monday.
Ofori was named in the Swedish league Team of the Season.
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Trocheck potted his 13th goal of the season to complement four hits and just as many blocked shots in Monday's 2-1 overtime road win over the Red Wings.
Trocheck's goal tied the game at one goal apiece in the third period, and then blueliner Mike Matheson ended the game in the overtime frame. Fantasy owners must love the fact that Tro plays in all situations and is averaging 21:27 per contest -- that's a ridiculous amount of ice time for a forward. He's a fine complement to some of the elite centers utilized in fantasy hockey.
The goal Wednesday night was a modest one: watch, per chance to enjoy, some basketball. That’s all. Fat per chance. We’ll start slowly then join me as the blood pressure...
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The Manassas City Police Department regrets to announce the death of retired K9 Mako, a five year veteran of the Manassas City Police K9 Unit. Mako worked a quality career, certified in patrol tactics and narcotic detection, before retiring in May 2013.
Mako passed away peacefully yesterday of natural causes at the home of his handler, MCPD Officer Russ McAndrews. The Manassas City Police Department asks that the community hold the McAndrews family in its thoughts and prayers.
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AOL announced Friday that it is discontinuing its pioneering Instant Messenger chat platform after 20 years of service. An article on AOL's website posted Friday says AOL Instant Messenger will be discontinued on Dec. 15. In a blog post , a spokesman for AOL's parent company explained the platform's demise as the casualty of the evolving ...
2:19 What its like for hot cosplayers to survive Comic Con While cosplaying, or dressing up like your favorite comic, TV or movie character, can be a lot of fun, it also comes with some downsides. These cosplayers from the 2016 New York Comic Con shared their experiences with creeps.
1:38 This video about boobs will also teach you about words Everyone knows what cleavage means, but where did the word originally come from? It actually originates from Hollywood and the severe censorship standards of the 1940s. Video research from "Totally Scripted: Idioms, Words and Quotes from Hollywood to Broadway That Have Changed the English Language" by Josh Chetwynd (Lyons Press).
2:32 You can pay this guy to take you for a walk They call him The People walker. Chuck McCarthy doesn't fit the mold of his fellow Hollywood actors. Instead of waiting tables to make an extra buck, the bearded performer charges $7 a mile to walk people around Los Angeles.
That is the view of former Premier League defender and pundit Danny Higginbotham.
Salah joined Liverpool from Roma in the summer for a club-record fee of £36.9million.
The winger has already scored seven goals for his new team and is the Reds’ leading scorer this term.
Mane’s season was halted due to a three-match ban after being sent off against Manchester City, but he has returned three goals in his nine games.
Friday on Noon Notebook, meet Candy.
This sweet, 8-year-old was brought to The Humane Society of Southern Arizona as a stray.
Candy is a love bug and loves to go on daily walks.
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COLUMBUS (WCMH) – Ohio State University starting safety Malik Hooker announced Monday his intent to declare for the NFL Draft.
Hooker, a red-shirt sophomore is giving up his final two years of eligibility to declare for the draft.
“I would like to extend my thanks to Buckeye Nation,” Hooker said on Twitter. “It’s been a pleasure to be able to compete at the highest level with the best fans and band in the Nation! I can’t wait to build upon the legacy that is THE Ohio State University each and every Sunday on the gridiron. OH-IO!”
Former Saginaw Valley State University pitcher Mike Ellenbest improved to 7-6, leading the Lansing Lugnuts to a 5-0 shutout Monday over the Great Lakes Loons at Dow Diamond.
Ellenbest, a 24th-round pick by Toronto in the 2016 draft, allowed just two hits and one walk. He struck out five in five innings.
It was the 10th shutout loss of the season for the Loons, who have lost seven of their last eight.
Gavin Lux had two of the Loons' four hits. Great Lakes batters walked just once and struck out 11 times.
Melvin Jimenez fell to 1-1, giving up eight hits, four runs and no walks in 4 2/3 innings, striking out three. Marshall Kasowski allowed five hits and one unearned run in 1 2/3 innings.
Vinny Santarsiero threw 2 2/3 innings of hitless relief to finish the game for the Loons.
The two teams meet again at 7:05 p.m. Tuesday at Dow Diamond.
Australian Politician Calls for Bitcoin Scrutiny in Fight Against Terrorism
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DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — A man was seriously wounded in a shooting in Durham Monday night, police said.
The incident was reported just before 8 p.m. in the 1200 block of Camden Avenue, according to a news release from Durham police.
A man was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment of “potentially life-threatening injuries,” the police news release said.
No information about a suspect was immediately available, but police are continuing to investigate the case.
Anyone with information is asked to call CrimeStoppers at (919) 683-1200. CrimeStoppers pays cash rewards for information leading to arrests in felony cases and callers never have to identify themselves.
The Ministry of Public Infrastructure (MPI) is continuing to execute emergency repairs to broken bridges along the Linden/Lethem trail.
The Department of Public Information (DPI) said that less than two weeks after a bridge was broken in South Rupununi, Region Nine, the Mile 33 Bridge, as it is known, located between Mabura and Kurupukari was broken by an overladen truck.
Hinterland Engineer of the ministry, Jeffrey Walcott told DPI that the bridge was broken on June 24 leaving heavy vehicles stranded for days.
Walcott said that the ministry, together with the Guyana Forestry Commission (GFC), have already secured the labour and materials to repair the bridge.
“A bypass bridge has been built and heavy traffic has been able to move again. The contractor, International Imports and Supplies gave the ministry its assurance that the bridge would be repaired within four days once all the materials had been sourced,” Walcott explained.
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A regular monthly poll by Bulgaria’s National Statistical Institute (NSI) said that views of the business climate in the country in May 2018 were at their highest since 2009.
The total business climate indicator increases by 2.1 percentage points compared with April and reached a new longterm maximum (33.1 per cent) since 2009.
The composite indicator in the industry sector was 1.4 percentage points up on April, with managers more optimistic about the business situation, the NSI said.
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PHILADELPHIA (AP)  A Philadelphia sports radio personality says he lost a weekly television gig after saying a female announcer calling an NFL game "sounds unnatural."
Mike Missanelli said on his radio show that he was fired from "Sports Sunday" on WPVI, Philadelphia's ABC station.
He says it's because on Tuesday he questioned why ESPN was using Beth Mowins to do play-by-play on ESPN's Monday Night Football double-header.
He says he has no one to blame but himself and calls it a "harsh result."
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The firing comes the same week Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton made sexist comments to a female reporter. When a Charlotte newspaper reporter asked Newton about a wide receiver's route running, Newton laughed and said, "it's funny to hear a female talk about routes." He has apologized.
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A Shrewsbury road was closed this afternoon following a collision involving two vehicles.
London Road was closed following the crash near to the entrance of Prestfelde School at around 2.15pm.
One of the cars ended up on its side.
Both vehicles were made safe by Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service and one casualty was left in the care of West Midlands Ambulance Service.
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REUTERS: The third one-day international between West Indies and Afghanistan was washed out by persistent rain in Saint Lucia on Wednesday, denying the tourists a potential series victory and the hosts key rankings points.
Afghanistan won the opening the match of the series by 63 runs on the back of a stunning haul of seven for 18 from 18-year-old leg-spinner Rashid Khan, the fourth best bowling figures of all time in the 50-over format.
West Indies, desperate for wins to move up from ninth to eighth spot in the world rankings to avoid having to qualify for the 2019 World Cup, hit back to take a four-wicket victory in the second match.
After a two-hour delay on Wednesday, Afghanistan won the toss for the decisive third match and elected to bat but the rain returned before a single delivery could be bowled. The series was drawn 1-1.
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The biggest upset in NCAA tournament history is good news for pizza lovers in Salina.
Little Caesar’s Pizza had promised that if any “crazy happened”, specifically a 16th seed knocking out a 1 seed, they’d give everyone a free lunch.
This past Friday evening, “crazy happened”. The 16 seeded University of Maryland-Baltimore County Retrievers defeated the 1 seeded Virginia Cavaliers 74-to-54.
The pizza chain is true to its word, and on Monday, April 2nd, will make good on its promise. The company will provide a free lunch combo at participating locations across the country.
The Salina Little Caesar’s says it will be participating. They will have a limited number of their lunch combos available for free, one per household, between 11:30 and 1:00 on April 2nd.
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Firefighters have rescued and resuscitated four dogs and a cat after a house fire in Swansea this evening.
Four crews from Swansea West, Morriston and Gorseinon were called to the fire in Llwyn Derw, Fforestfach, shortly before 8pm.
It is understood that no-one has been hurt.
South Wales Police and the RSPCA are in attendance.
“The time of call was 7.56pm and we are still in attendance,” said a service spokeswoman.
“It is a property fire.
“We had four pumps there, we are now down to three.
“No persons injured but we have rescued some dogs and a cat.
“Firefighting is ongoing.”
Two women have been accused of causing suffering to 19 dogs and three cats.
Chesterfield magistrates’ court heard on Monday, July 2, how Sarah Burnham, 27, and Louise Wood, 61, had allegedly mistreated the animals while they were being kept at a shared address on Hunloke Road, at Holmewood, Chesterfield.
Andy Cash, prosecuting for the RSPCA, claimed the animals were kept in appalling conditions in dark rooms with excrement. Burnham, now of no fixed address, and Wood, of Hunloke Road, are accused of subjecting the animals to a detrimental environment, failing to ensure their needs were met and failing to protect them from pain between October, 2017, and January, 2018.
Magistrates adjourned the case until August 6 to allow a capacity assessment for Burnham and to hear evidence regarding Wood’s health.
Brazilian meatpacker sells US cattle feedlot operations
GREELEY, Colo. (AP) — A Brazilian meatpacking company has sold its U.S.-based Five Rivers Cattle Feeding operation as part of a $1.8 billion divestment of assets.
JBS, the world's largest meatpacking company, was fined $3.2 billion after company leaders acknowledged paying about $150 million in bribes to Brazilian politicians to help it gain financing to expand the company.
The Greeley Tribune reports JBS sold Five Rivers Cattle Feeding to Pinnacle Asset Management for $200 million in a deal that closed Friday.
The feeding operations — which includes 11 feed yards in six states — will be managed by Acadia Asset Management and Ospraie Management.
JBS's U.S. operations are based in Greeley. It also has feeding operations in Arizona, Idaho, Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas.
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Organizers say that two snowboard World Cup competitions scheduled in Kazan, Russia next month have been cancelled for financial reasons.
The International Ski Federation (FIS) said in a statement Monday that a snowboard cross event and a parallel giant slalom slated for Feb. 24-26 had both been called off.
The FIS also said it was working with the Russian Snowboard Federation to look "for possible replacement competitions in Russia on the same dates."
TN lawmaker: Pornography the 'root cause' of school shootings
Black made the comments during a listening session about the spike in school shootings with a group of ministers in Clarksville, Tennessee.
Cybersecurity concerns have led U.S. President-elect Donald Trump to proclaim “no computer is safe” and call for important messages to be delivered by courier rather than email. Trump’s remarks, made to reporters at a New Year’s Eve party at the Mar-a-Lago club in Florida, come amid claims from U.S. intelligence agencies that Russian hackers intervened in…
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Willis Earl receives a medal from the Veterans of Underage Military Service in 2001. Earl, a World War I veteran who died in 2003 at age 103, was 16 when he enlisted in the Army on May 1, 1917.
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CHICAGO — The mayors of Chicago and Washington are making a friendly wager on the outcome of the National League Division Series between the Cubs and the Nationals.
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel said Friday that he's wagering beer, sausage and steaks. Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser is betting beer and half-smokes.
The losing mayor also will make a donation to hurricane relief efforts in Puerto Rico.
Bowser says she's looking forward "to enjoying some of Chicago's most delicious treats." Emanuel says there's no doubt last year's World Series champion Cubs will "take the series."
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TBILISI, May 3 Consumer prices in Georgia were up 0.1 percent in April compared with the previous month after declining by 0.5 percent in March, the State Statistics Service said on Wednesday. Annual inflation in April was at 6.1 percent, the data showed. CONSUMER PRICE INDEX Apr 17 March 17 Apr 16 to previous month +0.1 -0.5 -0.6 to previous year +6.1 +5.4 +3.2 (Reporting by Margarita Antidze; Editing by Andrey Ostroukh)
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Towed from: 3150 COUNTY DR LITTLE CANADA, MN on date: 9-22-17
All items will be sold by Schmit Towing, Inc. in the City of Fridley, County of Anoka, State of Minnesota, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 168B.
The registered owner or lienholder has the right to reclaim the vehicle under section 168B.051. A registered owner or lienholder who fails to claim the impounded vehicle under section 168B.051 is deemed to waive any right to reclaim the vehicle and consents to the disposal or sale of the vehicle.
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Top 20 boating destinations it's easier than ever to add a boating excursion to your vacation. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: https://usat.ly/2snjTa3 This day charter includes a jet ski, party raft, kayak, paddleboard, noodles and a drone photo shoot along with towels, ice, water and basic kitchenware.
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Travis Reinking's erratic behavior began years before police say he showed up without pants at a Waffle House restaurant and killed four people with an assault-style rifle.
Friends and relatives told police that the onetime construction crane operator bounced between states and suffered from delusions, sometimes talking about plans to marry singer Taylor Swift. He was arrested outside the White House last year after asking to speak to President Donald Trump, and his bizarre actions seemed to intensify in recent days with a car theft.
Now Reinking is charged with four counts of criminal homicide. He's been jailed without bond.
Former co-workers at a Colorado crane company told police Reinking didn't drink or do drugs and was known as intelligent, polite and an excellent equipment operator.
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Corruption worsening under Buhari, says Jonathan
Olusola Fabiyi, Olalekan Adetayo, and Eniola Akinkuotu Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Monday boasted that his record of fighting corruption was greater than that of President Muhammadu Buhari. Jonathan said this in a post on his official Facebook page which was signed on his behalf by one of his aides, Reno Omokri. Corruption: We didn’t […] Read Full Story
The Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Partnership is presenting the Fifth Annual Black "Artstory" Month, "The Altar: Rituals of Healing in the African Diaspora," throughout February. The monthlong series includes an artwalk and events co-presented with Museum Hue, Black Artstory Month 2017 seeks to explore the vital role and traditions around healing, restoration and realignment in the African Diasporic community.
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Brigitte Nielsen, ex-wife of Sylvester Stallone and ex-girlfriend of rapper Flavor Flav, is pregnant with her fifth child. The 54-year-old actress and reality star has been married to 39-year-old Italian TV producer Mattia Dessì since 2006.
Nielsen, who acted in "Beverly Hills Cops II" and starred on reality show "The Surreal Life," announced on Instagram that her family was growing. She posted a photo of her baby bump and wrote, "Family getting larger #me #family #brigittenielsen #babybump."
She posted another photo of herself with her hand on her belly and wrote, "happy time. positive vibes."
Nielsen has four sons from previous relationships; the eldest is Julian Winding, 34, and the youngest is Raoul Ayrton Meyer Jr., 23.
Nielsen was married to Stallone from 1985 to 1987, but the two never had children. Nielsen also dated Flavor Flav in 2005 after meeting him on "The Surreal Life."
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We’re at the one-third pole here in the NBA season, and already, teams have begun to forge their identities.
MORE: Rockets have 'strong belief' they can sign LeBron James this summer, report says
But within the overall directions of teams this season, we’ve also seen some recent trends emerge.
So, as we pull together this week’s NBA Power Rankings, we’ll focus on some of the more subtle trends that have emerged within each team.
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The Centre for Health Protection today reported the fifth case of Japanese encephalitis in Hong Kong this year.
It involves a 59-year-old man who lives in Healthy Village, North Point, and works in the Hong Kong Boundary Crossing Facilities of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge.
He has displayed confusion and abnormal behaviour since September 11 and was admitted to Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital on September 18.
He tested positive for Japanese encephalitis and is in stable condition.
He had no travel history during the incubation period and his home contacts have remained asymptomatic.
The centre is investigating the source of infection.
People with symptoms who have been to Healthy Village or the Hong Kong Boundary Crossing Facilities should call the centre’s hotline 2125 1122 from 9am to 5.45pm over the weekend.
The new Minot City Council will have a lengthy list of old business to deal with in the year ahead - some related to opportunities and some related to cleaning up messes from the past. Many people are acquainted with these items.
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Across the Arctic, residents of Alaska battle Mother Nature to secure the basic human necessities that those in the Lower 48 often take for granted.
April 13 Invivo Therapeutics Holdings Corp :
* It intends to amend its protocol for inspire study to include an additional arm - SEC filing
* Invivo Therapeutics Holdings Corp says plans to submit amended protocol to United States Food And Drug Administration in Q2 of 2017 - SEC filing
* Invivo Therapeutics Holdings - additional arm is in order to gather baseline and outcome measures on thoracic, complete spinal cord injury patients
* Invivo Therapeutics - estimates that 20 to 40 additional patients will participate in additional arm; arm to have no impact on timeline for inspire study Source text: (bit.ly/2nIgYI9) Further company coverage:
Buleda, a very beautiful place, is located in Makran where the people are deprived of the fundamental facilities of life. Apart from this, the education sector is in low condition in Buleda, no one takes notice of that at all. In schools basic needs are not available such as boundaries walls, lights, fans, chairs, tables and staff. Sadly enough, one cannot find a library in the entire area of Buleda. As we all know that libraries play a very crucial part in the life of those who are knowledge-thirsty.
On the other hand, the children who belong to rich class families study in private schools; sadly poor children’s dreams become only dreams. Thus, the government of Baluchistan is humbly requested to take some benevolent measures on this issue and provide basic needs to the students of the area.
SUMAIYA MOHAMMAD SHARIF
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South Central Regional Medical Center hosted a community health fair in Laurel Friday that was free to attend. (Photo source: WDAM)
South Central Regional Medical Center hosted a community health fair in Laurel Friday that was free to attend.
“This is vitally important to our community," said Community Education Coordinator Karen Vanderslice. "We want a healthier community. We’re here to help people with their health care needs.”
The fair featured screenings for various health issues. Everyone who attended was able to speak to someone who could help them answer any questions they may have.
“There are a lot of volunteers and many health care professionals that are volunteering their time and their expertise to provide this very much needed service to our community,” Vanderslice said.
The fair was sponsored by the South Central Health Care foundation. There will be a childrens health fair in June.
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Mississippi's governor has signed the nation's tightest abortion restrictions into law.
Republican Gov. Phil Bryant signed House Bill 1510 on Monday afternoon. It becomes law immediately and bans most abortions after 15 weeks' gestation. Bryant has frequently said he wants Mississippi to be the "safest place in America for an unborn child."
The law's only exceptions are if a fetus has health problems making it "incompatible with life" outside of the womb at full term, or if a pregnant woman's life or a "major bodily function" is threatened by pregnancy. Pregnancies resulting from rape and incest aren't exempted.
Abortion rights advocates are calling the law unconstitutional because it limits abortion before fetuses can live outside the womb. The owner of Mississippi's only abortion clinic opposes the law and has pledged to sue.
Carrie and Mike share only glimpses into their personal life which makes this video of Mike playing with their adorable son on the ice all the more special.
ask me if I'm okay because I'm definitely not. pic.twitter.com/S4auqtJba6 — ♡ (@homelessheartxx) December 19, 2016
New Delhi: In an obvious attack on cow vigilantes, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said violence in the name of one's values was unacceptable.
"Violence in the name of one's belief is not something to be happy about. It will not be accepted in India. India is about peace, unity and amity. Casteism and communalism will not help us," he said in his Independence Day speech from the Red Fort here.
"The poison of casteism and communalism can never be beneficial for our nation and should not be endorsed," he added.
Sam Hitt asks the Santa Fe County Commission late Tuesday to reconsider the request to approve a project south of Interstate 25 until more research can be done, and said that traffic is a major problem with the proposed subdivision. Clyde Mueller/The New Mexican Jennifer Jenkins, owner of JenkinsGavin, a land-use management company representing developers, shows Santa Fe County commissioners on Tuesday night where a roundabout would be located on Rabbit Road in a proposed 70-acre development.
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Johnson sustained a stinger in Sunday's loss to the Eagles and did not return to the game, Myles Simmons of the Rams' official site reports.
The team initially reported that Johnson had entered the concussion protocol, but head coach Sean McVay indicated that was a communication issue on his part. It's good news for the Rams, who just placed starting cornerback Kayvon Webster on injured reserve with a ruptured Achilles.
(Corrects headline, second paragraph to show replacing CEO on interim basis, CFO job is permanent)
NEW YORK May 2 Molina Healthcare Chief Executive Officer Dr. J. Mario Molina and Chief Financial Officer John Molina will be replaced after weak financial results, Molina's new chairman Dale Wolf said in a press release on Tuesday, announcing a surprise shake-up at the small health insurer.
Molina, which specializes in the Medicaid program for the poor and has suffered financially from its newer individual Obamacare insurance business, said that its chief accounting officer Joseph White would take over both positions. He will be CEO on an interim basis. (Reporting by Caroline Humer; editing by Diane Craft)
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FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) — Workers at the Fort Wayne zoo needed a couple hours to get an escaped giraffe back into its enclosure.
The 7-month-old female giraffe got loose Monday from the African Journey exhibit at the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo. Zoo spokeswoman Bonnie Kemp says the giraffe didn't get off the property.
Staffers were able to corral the giraffe in a fenced parking lot in a non-public area of the zoo. Zookeepers worked on calming the animal before returning it to the enclosure. It wasn't immediately clear how the youngest in the zoo's nine-giraffe herd escaped.
The zoo just opened to the public for the season on Saturday.
French President Francois Hollande is calling for new security measures around the country's presidential race, notably to protect against hacking.
Hollande's order came after the campaign of centrist Emmanuel Macron accused Russia of trying to sway the April 23-May 7 election.
Hollande asked top security officials Wednesday to present electoral security measures next week "including in the cyber domain."
Mounir Mahjoubi, head of digital campaigning for Macron, told The Associated Press that his team identified thousands of hacking attempts originating from Ukraine in recent weeks.
Mahjoubi says the attempts coincided with what he called a fake news operation targeting Macron in Russia-sponsored media in France.
Macron's leading rivals, Francois Fillon and Marine Le Pen, want to lift sanctions against Russia, while Macron has been less friendly toward Moscow.
LONDON, July 4 (Reuters) - Sainsbury’s, Britain’s second biggest supermarket group, saw sales growth slow in its latest quarter, reflecting price cuts in a competitive market.
The firm, which in April agreed a 7.3 billion pounds ($9.7 billion) takeover of No. 3 player Walmart’s Asda, said on Wednesday retail like-for-like sales, excluding fuel, rose 0.2 percent in the 16 weeks to June 30, its fiscal first quarter.
That was ahead of analysts’ average forecast for a fall of 0.1 percent but below growth of 0.9 percent in the previous quarter.
“The market remains competitive. However, we have the right strategy in place,” said Chief Executive Mike Coupe. ($1 = 0.7579 pounds) (Reporting by James Davey; editing by Sarah Young)
(AP) – A Texas couple has been arrested for allegedly selling a 14-year-old girl to an Illinois family. Steve Marks has been charged with purchasing or selling a child for sex. He’s being held at Rockwall County Jail with bail set at $1 million.
Police affidavits allege Marks knowingly sold the child for sex to a family in Elgin, Illinois. The affidavits say Marks and his wife, Lila Miller, attempted to resell the girl to a different family in Florida after the Illinois family only paid half of the agreed amount. Miller is facing the same charges as her husband.
Marks denied the accusation to WFAA-TV, saying that anyone who would sell a child for sex “needs to be put away for the rest of their life.” The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services reported the teen missing in September.
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The Giants added cornerback B.W. Webb to the roster on Monday and he’ll have company as a new addition to the team.
Wide receiver Cody Latimer announced on Twitter that he has reached agreement on a deal with the Giants. Latimer comes to the team after spending the last four years with the Broncos.
Latimer came to the Broncos as a second-round pick in the 2014 draft. He never found much of a role on offense as he caught 35 passes for 445 yards and three touchdowns in 45 games with the team.
According to multiple reports, the Giants are also expected to sign defensive lineman Josh Mauro. Mauro visited with the team and will join former Cardinals and current Giants defensive coordinator James Bettcher upon finalizing the contract.
Two Turkish Americans accused of attacking U.S. demonstrators outside the Turkish Embassy in Washington, D.C., during President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s visit last month, were arrested Wednesday, sources confirmed to Fox News.
A double killer responsible for the death of a young woman in a car crash has been jailed after crashing a stolen car in which another young woman was a passenger.
Stephen Bosanko, 37, of no fixed abode, was responsible for the death of 20-year-old Nicola Shalloe who was a backseat passenger in a car which Bosanko (pictured) ploughed into a lamp-post in Preston.
Three years earlier he had admitted the manslaughter of his childhood friend, who suffered fatal head injuries in an attack.
Bosanko’s latest offence happened in Ribbleton in June.
He also admitted theft from Aldi in Garstang, where he fled with more than £300 groceries.
He was jailed for two and a half years.
Experts predict an increase in the incidence of ARVI and influenza in the second half of December. In Kyrgyzstan , for the 48th week (from November 27 to December 3), compared with the previous week, the incidence of ARVI increased by 10.3 percent at the expense of Bishkek and Osh . The Department of Disease Prevention and State Sanitary and Epidemiological Supervision reports.
According to it, a gradual increase in the incidence of acute respiratory viral infections has been observed since October 2017.
At the same time, only 8 clinically confirmed cases of influenza registered in Naryn.
According to preliminary forecasts, the growth of ARVI and influenza is expected from the second half of December. Now the epidemiological situation in the country is stable.
ALBANY, N.Y. >> These New York lotteries were drawn Thursday:
Numbers Midday
7-3-0, Lucky Sum: 10
(seven, three, zero; Lucky Sum: ten)
Win 4 Midday
6-3-5-1, Lucky Sum: 15
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(six, three, five, one; Lucky Sum: fifteen)
Numbers Evening
5-4-9, Lucky Sum: 18
(five, four, nine; Lucky Sum: eighteen)
Win 4 Evening
9-6-9-1, Lucky Sum: 25
(nine, six, nine, one; Lucky Sum: twenty-five)
Take 5
01-03-06-07-29
(one, three, six, seven, twenty-nine)
Pick 10
07-08-12-13-24-35-37-45-47-49-51-56-57-59-61-65-76-78-79-80
(seven, eight, twelve, thirteen, twenty-four, thirty-five, thirty-seven, forty-five, forty-seven, forty-nine, fifty-one, fifty-six, fifty-seven, fifty-nine, sixty-one, sixty-five, seventy-six, seventy-eight, seventy-nine, eighty)
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12-14-31-38-41, Cash Ball: 2
(twelve, fourteen, thirty-one, thirty-eight, forty-one; Cash Ball: two)
Mega Millions
Estimated jackpot: $30 million
Powerball
Estimated jackpot: $112 million
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A garage has been damaged by a “severe fire” in Plymouth.
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service received reports of a blaze at a property on Oreston Road just before 1pm.
Two fire engines were sent to the garage which was detached and separated from the main house.
On arrival, smoke and flames were seen coming from the building, the fire service said.
The fire was kept contained to the garage. The cause of the blaze was accidental, the fire service said.
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A Redding woman was killed Monday morning after her vehicle rolled over and hit a tree, local media reported.
The incident was reported about 7:30 a.m. on northbound Interstate 5, north of County Road Seven in Orland, according to Action News Now who had information from the California Highway Patrol.
The woman, who has not been identified, was traveling in a 2002 Toyota 4Runner on I-5 when for unknown reasons the sport-utility vehicle momentarily went into the gravel shoulder on the left and then made a sharp turn to the right, going across the northbound traffic lanes, the television station said.
The SUV rolled over and hit a tree. The victim was not wearing a seatbelt and was thrown from the 4Runner, according to Action News.
Alcohol does not appear to be a factor, the TV station said.
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NEW YORK (AP) - Actress-producer Krysten Ritter is becoming a novelist.
Crown Archetype told The Associated Press on Wednesday that it had acquired Ritter's "Bonfire," a psychological thriller about an environmental lawyer and a company accused of dumping toxic chemicals. The book is scheduled for publication on Nov. 7. Ritter said in a statement that she welcomed the chance to "explore a character journey" and likened the writing process to studying an acting part.
Ritter is known for her starring role in the Netflix series "Jessica Jones." Her other credits include "Breaking Bad" and "Woke Up Dead."
LONDON (Reuters) - Former British foreign minister David Miliband called on Saturday for voters to be given a second referendum on whether Britain should leave the European Union.
Writing in the Observer newspaper Miliband, foreign minister under a Labour government between 2007 and 2010, called Brexit an "unparalleled act of economic self-harm" and said there should be another public vote once the final terms of Britain's exit are known.
Although no longer a serving British politician, Miliband - brother of former Labour leader Ed Miliband - is still seen as an influential centrist voice.
His criticism joins that of a growing number of pro-EU figures from across the political spectrum who say Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit strategy is economically damaging and that voters should be given a chance to halt the process.
Hysaj: ‘Napoli want the Scudetto’
By Football Italia staff
Napoli full-back Elseid Hysaj confirms “everyone wants” the Scudetto this season but “we have to work hard and win games”.
The Partenopei haven’t won Serie A since 1990, but they’re currently top with seven wins from their first seven fixtures.
“Everyone wants it [the Scudetto], it’s been missing from Naples for a long time,” Hysaj told Premium Sport.
“This is a great city and the fans deserve it, so we’ll do our best. We’re not alone yet though, we need to keep our heads down, work and win all the games.
“We’re doing well and we must continue with humility, we’re a great group. It’s beautiful to play for Napoli, and it’s nice to hear people say we play the best football in Italy and Europe.
“Manchester City are a great team too, I can’t wait to test ourselves against them and see where we are.”
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21 movies turning 20 in 2018
1998 was an interesting year in news and entertainment. It saw President Bill Clinton dealing with a scandal and Google.com being registered as a domain. ‘Dawson’s Creek’ premiered and David Beckham got engaged to a Spice Girl.
The year also saw the release of a slew of amazing films, including numerous examples of the ‘twin film’ phenomenon. Twin films are a pair of films released in relatively close proximity that have similar themes or storylines (For example: 'Top Gun' and 'Iron Eagle' both came out in 1986).
Check out our slideshow below featuring fun facts about 21 interesting films released in 1998 as well as notes on films that could be considered ‘twins’
-Mike Rose, cleveland.com
DOVER, Del. _ The winning numbers in Wednesday afternoon’s drawing of the Delaware Lottery’s “Play 4 Day” game were:
3-2-4-5
(three, two, four, five)
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Nicolas Maduro, Venezuela's president, right, waves to attendees while accompanied by Tareck El Aissami, Venezuela's vice president, before the start of his annual address at the Supreme Court in Caracas on Jan. 15, 2017. The Trump administration is preparing sanctions against Venezuelan Vice President Tareck El Aissami, who's been under investigation for years by U.S. authorities for alleged participation in drug trafficking and money laundering, according to two people familiar with the matter.
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March 29 Soho Development SA:
* Said on Tuesday that is signed on own behalf and as a manager of portfolio of Progress Fundusz Inwestycyjny Zamkniety Aktywow Niepublicznych (Progress FIZ AN) with Recyling Park Investment sp. z o.o (seller) a letter of intent (LoI) concerning acquisition of Recyling Park sp. z o.o. (Recyling Park) and Recycling Park Kamionka sp. z o.o. (Recycling Park Kamionka) by a company from investment segment (buyer)
* Progress FIZ AN owns directly and indirectly 99 pct shares of Recyling Park and Recycling Park Kamionka
* LoI concerns sell of 100 pct shares in Recyling Park and Recycling Park Kamionka for 11.0 million zlotys ($2.80 million)
* Buyer to carry out due diligence tests on Recyling Park and Recycling Park Kamionka
* The purchase deal to be signed until July 31
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Further company coverage: ($1 = 3.9279 zlotys) (Gdynia Newsroom)
The Department of Justice filed a lawsuit on Wednesday to halt Halliburton from merging with Baker Hughes, arguing the merger of the No. 2 and No. 3 oil services companies...
Nanya revenues hit record for 3rd consecutive month
Jessie Shen, DIGITIMES, Taipei
DRAM chipmaker Nanya Technology has reported June revenues increased 3.1% sequentially to NT$8.59 billion (US$281.1 million) hitting an all-time high for the third consecutive month.
Nanya's revenues for the second quarter came to NT$24.59 billion, rising 30.8% on quarter and hitting a quarterly high.
Nanya estimated previously its bit shipments would register a 17-19% sequential increase in the second quarter with ASPs rising by up to 5% on quarter. The actual results beat the company's guidance given in mid-April.
Nanya is scheduled to hold its quarterly investors meeting on July 17 to disclose its financial results for the second quarter, and provide a business outlook.
John Mayer is no mere musician. He's also a self-proclained 'ladies man', an expensive watch connoisseur, a dispenser of skin-care advice, and, now...makeup tutor?
On Instagram Story Sunday, Mayer demonstrated how to properly apply a smokey-eyed look to one's orbital area. “This is where guys get it wrong: They go too heavy,” the singer says while applying the first layer to his eye.
“Notice how I’m impressing you with my light touch.”
Ummm...yeah, whatever you say John...
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DON’T BE SILLY. ALL CUTS ARE “DEVASTATING,” EXCEPT WHEN THEY’RE “DRACONIAN.” Trump’s education cuts aren’t ‘devastating,’ they’re smart.
× Man gets more than 12 years for sex trafficking 2 girls
HARTFORD — Federal authorities say a Connecticut man is headed to prison for more than 12 years for the sex trafficking of two girls.
The U.S Attorney’s office says 29-year-old Jason Prawl was also sentenced Monday in Hartford federal court to five years of supervised release. The Bridgeport man pleaded guilty in May to a charge of sex trafficking of a minor.
Authorities say Prawl recruited and transported the two victims to engage in sex acts. They say he began prostituting the 17-year-old girls in 2015. An investigation revealed that he tried to recruit a third minor into prostitution.
Prawl has been ordered to pay more than $10,000 in restitution to the first victim and $2,500 to the second.
He has remained held since his arrest last March.
Julian Draxler arrives in France to finalise a reported £34m switch to Paris Saint-Germain from Wolfsburg.
Julian Draxler appears to be closing in on a switch to Paris Saint-Germain after arriving in France on Monday morning.
Wolfsburg announced on Christmas Eve that the 23-year-old, who was previously linked to Arsenal, has agreed a four-year deal with the Ligue 1 giants.
The transfer will be finalised once Draxler has passed a medical, and it seems as though it will not be long before he is announced as a PSG player after he was photographed arriving in Paris.
According to The Mirror, the French club have parted with £34m to sign Draxler, who leaves Wolfsburg after making 47 appearances in a year and a half and scoring eight goals.
The midfielder has made six competitive appearances for Germany.
Ivana Trump muses that her former husband may not be the only Trump to call the White House home.
Amazon can now deliver packages…. to your trunk? How does that work? And are you ok with that delivery method?
Jenna has a unique idea that could prevent people from stealing packages from your front door.
KNOXVILLE (WATE) – Crews responded to a Knoxville hotel Monday afternoon.
The Knoxville Fire Department says smoke was coming from the floor hallways at Red Roof Inn at 1315 Kirby Road.
Around 30 guests were evacuated from the building. Firefighters say smoke was coming from the elevator shaft. Hydraulic fluid was leaking onto a hot motor. There was no fire.
One female employee was transported to the hospital for smoke inhalation. No injuries were reported.
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SEA EAGLES v COWBOYS: Teams have been named for the Round 11 clash between Manly and North Queensland.
Final teams will be confirmed an hour before kick-off.
SEA EAGLES v COWBOYS
7.50pm Thursday at Lottoland
SEA EAGLES
1 Matthew Wright
2 Jorge Taufua
3 Moses Suli
4 Brian Kelly
5 Akuila Uate
6 Trent Hodkinson
7 Daly Cherry-Evans (c)
8 Addin Fonua-Blake
9 Apisai Koroisau
10 Martin Taupau
11 Joel Thompson
12 Frank Winterstein
13 Shaun Lane
Interchange:
14 Bradley Parker
15 Jack Gosiewski
16 Lloyd Perrett
17 Toafofoa Sipley
18 Thomas Wright
19 Lewis Brown
Players cut: To come
Late Mail: To come
COWBOYS
1 Lachlan Coote
2 Kyle Feldt
3 Justin O’Neill
4 Enari Tuala
5 Antonio Winterstein
6 Te Maire Martin
7 Johnathan Thurston (c)
10 Scott Bolton
9 Jake Granville
11 Shaun Fensom
12 Ethan Lowe
13 Jason Taumalolo
14 Ben Hampton
Interchange:
15 Sam Hoare
16 Corey Jensen
17 Francis Molo
18 Kane Linnett
20 Mitchell Dunn
21 Javid Bowen
Players cut: To come
Late Mail: To come
BENI, Congo (AP) — The United Nations Deputy Special Representative for Congo says military offenses will be launched against rebels who killed at least 15 Tanzanian U.N. peacekeepers last week in eastern Congo.
In a memorial ceremony Monday David Gressly said those who staged the assault, which wounded 50 others, will pay for their actions. The Dec. 7 attack about 45 kilometers (28 miles) from Beni was the deadliest single attack on a U.N. peacekeeping mission in nearly 25 years.
At least five Congolese soldiers also were killed in the attack. The peacekeeping base has been repeatedly attacked by rebels from the Allied Democratic Forces group.
Tanzania’s ambassador in Congo Paul Ignace Mella called on the U.N. to protect its peacekeeping soldiers. The U.N. peacekeeping mission in Congo is the largest in the world.
Creator of popular television series “Scandal” and “Grey’s Anatomy” for ABC, Shonda Rhimes has left for Netflix.
ABC announced that Rhimes would be moving her Shondaland production company to Netflix.
Netflix wrote in a news release that Rhimes‘ shows “Grey’s Anatomy,” ”Scandal” and “How to Get Away With Murder” would continue to air on ABC.
According to Rhimes, she was looking forward to expanding her audience and “creative identity” with Netflix.
“Starting today, we are thrilled to begin creating new Shondaland stories with Netflix,” she wrote.
“I’ve gotten the chance to know Shonda and she’s a true Netflixer at heart — she loves TV and films, she cares passionately about her work, and she delivers for her audience,” Netflix Chief Content Officer Ted Sarandos wrote.
Rhimes, 47, has been nominated for three Emmy Awards, all for her work on “Grey’s Anatomy.”
WEST ASHLEY, S.C. (WCBD) — A candlelight vigil in memory of former Middleton High/West Ashley High School is scheduled for Monday afternoon.
The vigil for James Edward “Eddie” Shealy will be held on October 9 at 6:30 p.m.
Shealy was the Director of Bands at West Ashley High School prior to his retirement, and before that he was the director at Middleton High School. He died on October 3.
Shealy was also a clinician and an adjudicator for the South Carolina Band Directors Association and worked along other bands in the area, and internationally as the Associate Director for The Spirit of America Honor Band.
“Shealy has touched the lives of so many students, parents, colleagues, and friends that they could hardly be counted. He has left a legacy. We are gathering in memory of him, and for a time to reflect on the role he has played in each of our lives and the community,” a news release sent to Count on 2 said.
ROCKY RIVER, OH (AP) — A state wildlife officer has euthanized two aggressive male turkeys that have been harassing postal carriers in a Cleveland suburb.
The Plain Dealer reports the Ohio Division of Wildlife decided it was time to take action after one of its officers watched a young male called a “jake” approach a woman in Rocky River and begin pecking on her pant legs.
The two jakes were euthanized Friday. Non-aggressive hens in the rafter that have been hanging around the neighborhood wandered off.
A Division of Wildlife spokesman says the attack on the woman convinced the officer “the situation needed to be alleviated.”
Joggers in the nearby Rocky River Reservation also had reported being harassed.
The Division of Wildlife offered the jakes’ carcasses to an animal rehabilitation center to feed its raptors.
Lewis had to be separated by stewards as he pushed Justicia at the end of his 6-5 win in Wigan.
The argument sparked in the eighth leg of the match, in which Lewis began swearing at his opponent.
Lewis is heard saying: “You’re trying to p*ss me off, I’m telling you…”
After winning another leg he turned to Justicia and again said: "Don't try p*ssing me off I'm telling you."
Lewis appeared to be aggravated after Justicia threw midway through the match.
The two squared up to each other on the oche.
And after the match Lewis was seen pushing Justicia in the shoulder with his right hand after the pair seemed to argue about stumbling into each other on the oche.
BAGHDAD (AP) — An influential Iraqi Shiite cleric is urging his fighters to hand state-issued weapons back to the government following the declaration of victory against the Islamic State group.
Muqtada al-Sadr also called on his forces to hand some of the territory they control to other branches of Iraq’s security forces, but said his men would remain as protectors of a holy Shiite shrine in Samarra, north of Baghdad.
Al-Sadr’s speech was broadcast on Iraq television on Monday.
Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi declared victory over IS in a national address on Saturday evening, after Iraqi forces cleared the last IS strongholds from Iraq’s western desert.
Al-Sadr’s fighters took up arms against IS in the summer of 2014 after the fall of Mosul and are officially part of the government-sanctioned Popular Mobilization Forces.
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Wall Street brokerages expect that CSW Industrials, Inc. will report earnings per share of $0.40 for the current quarter, Zacks Investment Research reports. Zero analysts have issued estimates for CSW Industrials' earnings.
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India's central bank on Wednesday tightened rules on banks' statutory auditors saying it reserved the right to not approve appointments of such auditors for a specified period if their audit quality was not found satisfactory.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said it will take action against statutory auditors of banks in case of any lapses in their auditing process including instances such as misstatement of a bank's financial statement or wrong information in audit report.
The banking regulator came out with these guidelines after a recent $2 billion fraud at state-run Punjab National Bank revealed several lapses in the auditing process in banks.
"The framework would cover, inter alia, instances of divergence identified in asset classification and provisioning during the RBI inspection vis-a -vis the audited financial statements of banks," said RBI in a statement.
Thousands rally in Turkish capital after opposition lawmaker jailed
ANKARA, June 15 Several thousand Turkish protesters marched in the capital Ankara on Thursday to demonstrate against the 25-year prison sentence handed down to an opposition lawmaker on spying charges.
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Inter are considering loaning midfielder Geoffrey Kondogbia in an effort to snap up Tottenham Hotspur target Joao Cancelo from Valencia.
The Nerazzurri want to capture the Portuguese full-back, while Valencia are keen on a deal for Kondogbia.
Talks have been slow to progress and Valencia are struggling to be able to afford to sign Kondogbia, leading Inter to consider an exchange of loans, according to Sky Italia.
The Italians could take Cancelo on a season-long loan with a right to buy, while Kondogbia would move to Valencia on a similar arrangement.
The exact financial details, including the amount at which options to buy would be set, have yet to be agreed, but the solution is viewed by Inter as the most likely to unlock a deal for both players.
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I bumped into this stray cat while walking around a random neighbourhood of Puerto Vallarta one day. This cat wasn’t exactly friendly, well he wasn’t not friendly, he just didn’t wander over to me or anything. As I tried to get picture of him he immediately decided to walk off. I kept trying to shoot photos of him as he was leaving and I think you can kind of see it in his face (in the 2nd picture) that he wasn’t to happy about the situation lol. I’m sure he’s laying on a stone path in front of someones house over looking the ocean right now, so I’m sure he got over it. 😉
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No one matched all five numbers and the mega number in Saturday’s drawing of the California Super Lotto. The next jackpot will be at least $12 million.
The winning numbers were:
40 24 11 27 34 (19)
Drawings are held on Wednesday and Saturday. Odds of matching all five winning numbers and the mega number are one in 41,416,353. Overall odds of winning are 1 in 23.
A man in his 20's has been shot in the leg during a fight in Sydney's south-west. The injured man is recovering in hospital.
Polanco (groin) is available to come off the bench Monday against the Cardinals, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Stephen Nesbitt reports.
It appears as though Polanco, who will be out of the lineup for the third straight game, could resume his normal duties in left field as soon as Tuesday. Polanco said he tweaked his groin while running from first base to third Friday. He was in the on-deck circle Sunday, but didn't bat after Adam Frazier belted a three-run homer.
The Disney Original movie Descendants 2 starts on M-Net's Disney Channel today. Three of the film's stars, Dove Cameron, Cameron Boyce and Thomas Doherty, were in town this week to promote the screening of the movie.
It's been 10-year-old Asha Pitman's dream to meet Dove Cameron, her favourite actress. So when the opportunity came to interview her, she grabbed it:
"I waited nervously with the other (adult) journalists to meet the Disney stars and when they walked into the room I almost fainted with excitement. Dove Cameron noticed me immediately and told me I had great teeth and a lovely smile.
In light of the recent news it’s no wonder travelers are more hesitant to travel with their pets, but it seems like technology is now working in our favor to give us some peace of mind. Buzz60's Maria Mercedes Galuppo has more. Buzz60
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The quest for employment can be explained by Mr Yusuf Mukasa's cunning acts to extort Shs30m from ten youths promising to help them secure jobs in Canada. Mr Mukasa who is currently detained at Kampala Central Police Station swindled Shs2.3m from each of the youths as fees for Visa and travel tickets to Canada.
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Leeds United striker Jay-Roy Grot is likely to head back to the Netherlands this summer.
The Whites moved to sign Grot from NEC Nijmegen last summer for an initial £750,000, with the youngster tipped to make his mark at Elland Road.
But Grot struggled to get to grips with the demands of Championship football and despite being handed regular chances to impress found himself on the end of significant criticism from fans.
With the arrival of Marcelo Bielsa as head coach, Grot looks set to be moved on.
He is, according to the Yorkshire Evening Post, likely to be sent back to the Netherlands on a loan deal.
It remains to be seen which club Grot will join, but Leeds are sure to be looking for the 20-year-old to play regular first team football back in a familiar environment.
Leeds handed Grot a four-year contract when he joined from NEC.
The striker could still play his way back into the picture at Elland Road if he enjoys a good loan spell back in his homeland.
Mats Hummels and Jerome Boateng are both battling injuries. They could play, but, if they do, how fit they are will be a question. Meanwhile, Javi Martinez is suspended so it’s unclear who would step in, if needed. Joshua Kimmich could be called up, or David Alaba. Whoever is at centerback for Bayern Munich, it will not be an ideal situation, and Real Madrid could exploit it.
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BCM city manager Andile Sihlahla is accused of “gross dereliction of duty” by the metro’s Municipal Public Accounts Committee (Mpac).
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Urban warfare takes heavy civilian toll in Syria, Iraq, Yemen -ICRC
GENEVA, June 14 Urban warfare is taking root in conflicts across the Middle East, with five times more civilians in Syria and Iraq killed in cities than in rural areas over the past three years, the International Committee of the Red Cross said on Wednesday.
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ASHLAND, Ala. (WIAT) — A judge has thrown out a case against a Clay County Animal Shelter. The animal shelter staff feared a criminal noise complaint could shut their operation down, but a judge has thrown out a neighbor’s case that it’s too noisy.
A man who lives near the shelter filed the noise complaint in criminal court saying his day to day routine was messed up because of the noise from the animals.
Shelter staff want to thank the people in the community who supported them and helped get the case dismissed.
PARIS (AP) — Paris' prosecutor's office says that three suspects in a thwarted attack last week in the southern French city of Montpellier have been handed preliminary terrorism charges.
Authorities gave on the suspects' first names. A teenage girl, Sara, and a man called Thomas were charged with terrorist association and possessing explosives Tuesday night. Another man, Malik, was also charged with justifying terrorism.
Last week, anti-terrorism forces uncovered a makeshift laboratory for fabricating a bomb. France's top security official Friday said the raid thwarted an "imminent attack."
A police official said the teenage girl — among several arrested — had pledged loyalty to the Islamic State group in a recent video.
France is still under a state of emergency after several deadly attacks in 2015 and 2016.
Wait, what?
And this isn’t just out of the blue. Walmart has been buying up many a brand/ retailer as of late. Even those that seemingly don’t “fit” with their own, Walmart brand. At all.
I understand nothing.
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March 28 British bookmaker Ladbrokes Coral Group said on Tuesday 2016 operating profit rose about 22 percent despite paying out heavily on a number of gambler-friendly sports results towards the end of the year.
The company, created when Ladbrokes joined forces with Coral in a $3.4 billion merger last year, said operating profit rose to 264.3 million pounds ($331.5 million), helped by growth in its digital and European retail businesses.
Revenue rose 11 percent to 2.3 billion pounds.
The company upgraded its cost synergy guidance for the merger to 100 million pounds from 65 million.
($1 = 0.7972 pounds) (Reporting by Rahul B in Bengaluru; Editing by Mark Potter)
0:40 Oroville dam break would flood almost 200,000 California residents in 7 hours Pause
2:15 Watch the preparation before using helicopters to drop bags of rock into hole at Oroville Dam
0:22 Massive rock comes down hill as work on Highway 50 mudslides continues
3:02 Look at the massive water flow of Feather River, Sacramento River and Lake Oroville
0:24 From the air, ruined landscape clearly shows effect of Oroville Dam spillway problem
2:21 Video catches vandal wrapping bacon on door handle of Davis mosque to offend Muslims
1:58 Boy celebrates third birthday in evacuation shelter in Chico with help of CHP officers
0:57 Crash scene at major Roseville intersection
1:47 Suspect shot multiple times after pulling gun on police in North Sacramento
Downtown Fort Mill came alive Saturday morning as the town's annual Christmas parade made its way from Tom Hall Street, down Main and to North White Street. Hundreds of residents turned out to cheer on the marchers.
The Palm Beach Sheriffs arrested a 55-year-old who reportedly exposed himself multiple times in front of a family and other guest at a Publix.
The incident occurred in the parking lot of the Publix on Jog Road. A mother told authorities that she was pulling out of a parking spot with her 18-month-old son when she noticed a man acting suspiciously. The man, now identified as Richard Bradley Floyd then exposed himself. According to the report, Floyd then began yelling at other customers on the sidewalk and exposed himself several more times.
When police arrived, Floyd told them that he was only trying to use the bathroom. The woman told police she initially thought he was trying to use the restroom but became disturbed when Floyd continued exposing himself and began yelling at others.
Floyd was arrested on charges of lewd and lascivious exhibition and exposure of sexual organs.
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Need help looking for the perfect Father’s Day gift? Craigslist has it. We shared these thoughtful gifts that were found on Craigslist… including Big Al’s Party Bus and more!
The Interior Plain Project: SHAPESHFTR, Mike Skiba full part
Mike Skiba proves there is no terrain he can’t handle in his most recent full part from The Interior Plain Project’s new film SHAPESHFTR. Between getting creative in the streets of the Midwest, and riding powder in Austria, Skiba put together one of the most well rounded parts from the new film. Make sure to check back soon for more full part releases leading up to the full film online release, or get to your local shop today to pick up your free hard copy.
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The Steamboat Springs City Council thinks a developer’s latest water proposal for new neighborhoods on the west side of town still is too risky for the community and its taxpayers.
But the council has resolved to try and keep the housing proposal afloat in the coming weeks through some negotiations. And the developer is committed to looking into how to further minimize any risk the council is concerned about.
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Driver asks girls to get in car; they call police in Huntsville
HUNTSVILLE — On Wednesday October 4, 2017 just after 3:15 p.m. three young girls were walking home after school.
Police say they were approached on Caroline St W. in the town of Huntsville by a male in a car asking them to get in.
The girls did not engage in conversation with this male and immediately ran home.
Huntsville OPP is looking to speak to the male, he is described as being in his late 50s, long light coloured hair and driving a small grey car.
Anyone who may have seen this vehicle in the area of Caroline St. W. or knows who this person could be is asked to contact Huntsville OPP.
Huntsville OPP would like to remind parents to be diligent in speaking to their children about not approaching vehicles unless they know the owner, and practice “what if” situations, should someone approach them.
ALTADENA, Calif. — A margarita-loving bear is loving one California homeowner’s yard.
A bear was caught on camera relaxing in a hot tub Friday, June 29.
The homeowner says he saw the bear climb his fence, then it jumped in the Jacuzzi.
The bear reportedly stayed in only a few minutes before it wandered off. It knocked over a margarita and then started licking it up.
The bear was later spotted sleeping in a tree nearby.
I don’t know how your year went, but somewhere out in the world, a bird called a kingfisher jumped off a branch, pierced into a river, and stabbed a fish. Pretty solid if you ask me. A peanut head bug grew a peanut for a head. Also good. And male rhinoceros beetles jousted with their faces. I can think of worse ways to spend a year.
These, ladies and gentlemen, are my three favorite Absurd Creatures of the year. So I went to the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco to see them in person. Yeah alright, fine, they’re dead, but it still counts. Check out the video above to see more!
Find every episode of Absurd Creatures here. And I’m happy to hear from you with suggestions on what to cover next. If it’s weird and we can find footage of it, it’s fair game. You can get me at matthew_simon@wired.com or on Twitter at @mrMattSimon.
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Iggy Azalea Brags About Burning Up Nick Young’s Clothes
Anyone who dates Iggy Azalea be forewarned… She’s got an appetite for destruction when you do her wrong. The Australian rapper went on “Watch What Happens Live” with Andy Cohen on the same episode as Kim Zolciak and she downright BRAGGED about burning up ex-bae Nick Young’s designer clothes.
Is it just us or does Iggy give off such an evil vibe when she’s telling this story? Yes, Nick Young probably had it coming BUT should she really be bragging like that?
"Our hope rests in you, Saint Joan of France, Pray, pray for us!" 30 May is the feast day of St Joan of Arc. Stained glass window from the parish church of Hénon in Brittany. Source: Lawrence OP on … More
There are lots of dogs out there that can skateboard — even one that broke a World Record — but can all of them skateboard down stairs?
House of Highlights shared this amazing video on Wednesday night from @murdythedawg. Murdy is able to balance on the board better than I can.
This dog is a legend. 😂 (via @murdythedawg) A post shared by Sports Videos (@houseofhighlights) on Jun 14, 2017 at 7:31pm PDT
The dog’s Instagram bio says, “Just a skateboarding 🐶 enjoying everything about my Cali life!” And there are a ton more videos of Murdy skateboarding and giving out high-fives.
Enjoy:
Hill Bomb Line 🏔💣💪🏿 🚫L's A post shared by Murdy Dawg Ewing (@murdythedawg) on Jun 12, 2017 at 9:21am PDT
Bonnie Elizabeth McCafferty, 19, of Manassas died when her car veered off the road on the Prince William County Parkway, early Wednesday morning.
May 30 at 1:16 a.m., investigators from the Crash Investigation Unit responded to the Prince William Parkway near Scenic Point Place in Manassas (20112) to investigate a single vehicle crash.
The investigation revealed that a 2005 Honda Accord was traveling northbound on the Prince William Parkway in the aforementioned area when the driver lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle veered to the right off the roadway where it struck an embankment and rolled.
The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle was not wearing a seatbelt and was ejected from the vehicle. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
Speed was a factor in this crash. Is it unknown at this time if alcohol or drugs were factors. The investigation continues.
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This remodeled vintage home is just a short stroll to "The Avenue"! High vaulted ceilings in the living room and master bedroom. Beautifully remodeled kitchen with gas stove and stainless steel appliances. Open concept kitchen/family room with stunning custom built-ins, beautiful oak hardwood floors throughout the home. Formal dining room for entertaining, large indoor laundry room, air conditioning, charming screened in front porch adds to the vintage feel. Large fenced in front yard and large back brick patio which is an ideal entertainment space. This home is the perfect example of Willow Glen charm with all the modern touches. Perfect location to take advantage of all that downtown Willow Glen has to offer. Close to shops, restaurants, farmers market and convenient to major commute routes and Caltrain. Also close to the future downtown proposed Google campus.
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Sumeet Bagadia of Choice Broking discusses with Manisha Gupta the current trend in commodities markets especially sugar as the export duty of 20 percent is scrapped and that has had its impact on the sugar prices and the sugar stocks as well.
Talking about sugar prices and stocks he said, “As far as sugar is concerned there is a possibility that we might see some bounce back on this news. Most of the sugar stocks are giving good bounce from lower levels like Balrampur Chini or Dwarikesh Sugar , but I think on higher side we will again face some pressure in stocks.
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Anthem is countering Cigna a day after its smaller rival sued to terminate a $48 billion buyout agreement.
Anthem on Wednesday sought a restraining order to block that maneuver and force it to comply with the deal, which has already been blocked by a federal judge.
The rapid-fire consolidation in the health care industry appears to be hitting a wall. On Tuesday, Aetna said it was abandoning its $34 billion acquisition of Humana. That was followed by the Cigna lawsuit.
Both deals drew in the Justice Department and separate federal courts ruled the deals could hurt consumers.
Cigna Corp. is seeking a $1.85 billion termination fee from Anthem and more than $13 billion in damages.
Anthem Inc. said Wednesday that Cigna doesn't have a right to terminate the agreement.
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A father of three victims of former USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar lunged at him during Nassar’s third sentencing hearing on Friday. The father had to be restrained by court officers and taken away.
That haunting photograph of Russian dissident Alexander Litvinenko, physically ravaged and slowly dying in a London hospital from the world’s deadliest poison, was one of the defining news images of the Noughties.
A decade later, feature-length documentary Hunting the KGB Killers (Channel 4) told the inside story. This was a Bond-esque tale of the murder of a British citizen on British soil, using rare radioactive poison polonium-210 – and the subsequent international manhunt, which went right to the steps of the Kremlin.
The Scotland Yard detectives who headed the secret murder investigation had never spoken publicly about it before. Now they detailed how their quarry left a toxic trail through the heart of London – on restaurant tables, in teapots and down hotel room sinks.
The City of Trail will have an easier time handling a project this summer thanks to funds from Fortis BC.
A representative from Fortis BC’s Conservation and Energy Management team was at Monday’s city council meeting to present a cheque for $44,660. It’s meant to help with the city’s second phase of their streetlight conversion project which will see over 1,000 lights switched to LED.
Fortis BC spokeswoman Nicole Bogdanovic says the conversions are expected to cut energy use by about 500,000 kilowatts.
She adds it will mean big savings on utility costs.
Trail is one of many communities in the Kootenays and Okanagan working towards converting streetlights. Bogdanovic says she’s happy Trail is on board with the initiative. She adds it’s cutting energy use across the province.
The conversions have resulted in $67,000 in rebates for Trail from Fortis BC.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the nation on the country's Independence Day from the ramparts of the historical Red Fort in New Delhi, India, Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2017. India is commemorating its independence in 1947 from British colonial rule. In the background is Jama Masjid. Manish Swarup AP Photo
That said, the company is tweaking the platform's name a bit: in an announcement posted on its website, it revealed it will now refer to the online gaming platform as Blizzard Battle.net. It will also be reworking its logo to reflect the change. This solves one of the issues the company wanted to address, since "Battle.net" alone makes it sound like the platform is a separate brand. By compromising and simply tacking the company's branding to the platform, Blizzard is keeping fans who've been around for years happy. It's also saving itself the trouble of thinking of a new name that might never reach Battle.net's level of recognition.
CHICOPEE, Mass, (Mass Appeal) – September is back-to-school for the little kids, but August means your young adults are heading off to college. Ryan Begin, a residence hall director from Westfield State, came to show us what to pack for first semester.
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Official: Man had explosive device strapped on before New York City blast
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Police respond to a report of an explosion Monday near Times Square in New York. Associated PRess
NEW YORK -- A law enforcement official tells The Associated Press that a man had a pipe bomb strapped to him when it went off on a New York City subway platform.
The explosion happened around 7:30 a.m. Monday. Details were still developing.
The person was arrested and has non-life-threatening injuries. Another person on the platform sustained non-life-threatening injuries
The official spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly about the incident.
White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders has tweeted that President Trump has been briefed on the explosion.
Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) shares are trading higher by $1.61 at $196.00 in Friday's session.
It's trading higher for the fourth day in row, rallying from Monday's close to as high as $198.92 earlier in today's session. One catalyst for the rally is a price target raise at Guggenheim, raising it from $210.00 to $225.00.
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After a higher open, Netlfix had a $2.00 retreat to $192.05 before continuing its move higher. It easily surpassed its former all-time high that was made on Thursday at $194.49, so far rallying to $198.92.
In order to post a new all-time closing high, it must end the session above Thursday's close of $194.39.
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In the 1950s, rock’n’roll was rivaled briefly by Latin-American genres, especially mambo, as the music spilled out of ethnic enclaves and into the hit parade. The 1992 film by director Arne Glimcher, The Mambo Kings , dramatized New York’s flourishing Latin scene of the mid-‘50s.
The soundtrack, just reissued on CD, was something of an all-star effort designed for maximum crossover appeal. It includes performances by salsa queen Celia Cruz and eclectic pop singer Linda Ronstadt along with jazz trumpeter Arturo Sandoval and percussionist Tito Puente aka “The King of the Timbales.” The tracks run from slow-dance romance numbers to all-out rhythmic workouts blending Afro-Caribbean influences and hot soloing into polished productions.
Award-winning dancehall musician Stonebwoy is getting married on Friday, June 16 at the Yachal House International Church in Accra.
The musician known in his private life as Livingstone Etse Satekla will be getting hitched to his sweetheart Dr Louisa Ansong, a dentist who graduated from KNUST in 2016.
The strictly by invitation ceremony will commence at 11 am and the creme de la creme of the Ghanaian showbiz community are expected to be in attendance.
Dr Louisa Ansong graduated as the Overall Best Student (Dental Surgery) from the KNUST. She won 6 out of the 9 awards during the graduation ceremony.
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Dentist, Dr. Tom Schripsema from the New Mexico Dental Association Foundation, joined New Mexico Living to talk to us about the free dental services provided by the New Mexico Mission Of Mercy.
The NMMOM is a national non-profit which brings Dentist and other health providers together to offer free dental services to the community. This year’s event is happening September 22 to 23, at the Albuquerque Convention Center.
For more information, visit their website.
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This morning, Dec. 11, North County Fire Protection District Public Information Officer John Choi said that there are no new fires in the Fallbrook/Bonsall area, however “there are hot spots being reported and the fire department is responding to every call.”
He also said, “As we repopulate, there are still a lot of dangerous threats” residents should be aware of in the area. Those include downed power lines; residents should not touch them but report them to SDG&E right away, (800) 411-7343.
Choi advised parents to make sure kids are not running around areas that had burned as there may be hidden piles of ash that are very hot. “Trees can burn all the way down to their roots underground,” he said, leaving hot ashes unseen from above.
In the morning, he warned, the onshore breeze is blowing but will change to an offshore breeze around noon which may blow smoke eastward.
Cole Swindell becomes the only artist ever to hit #1 with his first seven singles, as “Flatliner” ascends to the top of the country chart this week. For Cole,...
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. — Penrose-St. Francis Health Services has partnered with Cripple Creek-Victor School District to create an outdoor playground at Cripple Creek-Victor Junior/Senior High School.
The project is made possible through a $126,000 one-year grant from The Colorado Health Foundation.
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The playground is intended to actively engage students, teachers, parents and community members, who were all involved in the design and development of the playground from the project’s early stages.
The school designated approximately 10,000 sq. ft. for the playground, which includes an obstacle and fitness course and a climbing structure.
The new playground will be accessible to students and teachers during school hours and to community members during non-school hours. The playground was completed just in time for the start of the 2017-2018 school year and celebrated at an inauguration Monday, August 14.
Lipan fans loved Valentine’s evening when witnessing the Indians’ 77-24 dismantling of Lingleville to win the district boys basketball championship. Lipan, ranked No. 1 in the state, has a bye in the first round of the playoffs before playing late next week. Meanwhile, the Tolar boys were upset by Millsap and will be in a three-team district playoff later this week.
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In almost every respect, Trump is wholly unqualified to lead America and the free world. He has never been elected to office; he lacks a basic understanding of world affairs; he doesn’t have the temperament to deal with members of his own party, let alone leaders of other nations; and he lacks the judgment required of anyone who has access to nuclear launch codes.
SAN DIEGO (AP) - A U.S. sailor has been arrested on allegations of stealing grenades from a San Diego-based Navy ship.
Federal prosecutors say Gunner’s Mate Second Class Aaron Booker was detained Tuesday in Great Lakes, Illinois.
He is accused of possessing 20 concussion hand grenades reported missing from the USS Pinckney guided missile destroyer.
Booker could not be reached for comment. It was not clear if he had a lawyer.
Court documents say the grenades were discovered missing Feb. 8, 2017.
Booker was tasked with checking the temperature of the ship’s locker where the grenades were kept.
He was later sent for duties in Illinois.
In April, an off-duty law enforcement officer in Arizona found a military-issued backpack on the side of a highway with “GM2 BOOKER” written on it containing 18 grenades.
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A special neighborhood for families to enjoy a variety of opportunities in and around Livorna Estates. 2408 Dapplegray Lane encompasses beautiful location with room to expand. The master suite boasts a spacious setting with private deck access. Ideal floor plan including formal living room and dining room. This home has 2,045 square feet of living space and located on a large .23 acre flat lot with privacy and tranquil setting. Beautiful tile and new carpet throughout coupled with freshly painted interior. Large side yard with garden shed and space for extras, like a boat or RV.Close to award winning Alamo schools and multiple access points to trails and open space. Minutes to BART for Bay Area commuters and easy access to downtown shopping in Alamo and Walnut Creek .
A vehicle was stolen in Butler County yesterday.
It happened on the 1900 block of Route V.
Someone took a red 2006 Chevy Pickup Truck with a license plate number 6PZ-149.
The vehicle had chrome wheels and running boards with a diamond plate tool box in back.
Two guns were also taken from the home.
It’s not clear who might have taken it, or where the suspect was headed.
If you know anything or have seen the truck, you’re asked to call your local law enforcement or the Butler County Sheriff Department at 573-785-8444.
LONDON — Finally, a way to enjoy your coffee without staining your teeth.
A British-based company says it has come out with the first colorless coffee on the market.
The company says the coffee, called CLRCFF, is made from Arabica beans and pure water by using what it says are “methods which have never been used before”.
You can only get it in stores in London, but you can buy it online.
A two-pack of 200 milliliter bottles will run you $7.50.
If you do order some, be prepared to wait. The website warns delivery could take up to four weeks due to a “huge amount of orders”.
Milwaukee’s Alyssia Dominguez incorporates her Hispanic roots into the pop end of country for a sound that seems poised for popularity. Given the mariachi brass in Johnny Cash’s “Ring of Fire,” Johnny Rodriguez’s ’70s hit streak and Emilio Navaira’s ’90s crossover to country from Tejano music, La Alyssia follows a rich if often ignored precedent. Her light use of Spanglish, accents of accordion and occasional Latin American beats come across as refreshingly unforced. She won’t be mistaken for anyone else in contemporary country music.
File - In this May 22, 2018 file photo, volunteer Jenifer Murias yells into a megaphone as Culinary Union members file into a university arena to vote on whether to authorize a strike in Las Vegas. The union representing thousands of Las Vegas casino workers says the two largest operators would lose more than $10 million a day combined if housekeepers, cooks and others go on strike. The Culinary Union on Wednesday, May 30, 2018, released documents explaining how it thinks a one-month strike would impact MGM Resorts International and Caesars Entertainment. Isaac Brekken, File AP Photo
Police say students at the school were not in any danger
Police arrested a 23-year-old man near a high school after he alleged assaulted two people at a Stettler residence.
The assault at a Stettler residence was reported around noon. The suspect was said to have assaulted and threatened two adults with what appeared to be a firearm before fleeing on foot.
Stettler RCMP found the suspect on the football field at Wm E. Hay Stettler Secondary Campus and arrested him – the man was in possession of a BB gun.
Police say there’s no indication that any students were in danger and the incident had no association with the school. Due to how quickly the man was arrested, the school was not placed in lockdown.
The Clearview School Division advised parents about the incident.
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GAZ032-033-171845- North Fulton GA-Cobb GA- 201 PM EDT MON APR 17 2017 ...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR NORTH FULTON AND SOUTHEASTERN COBB COUNTIES UNTIL 245 PM EDT... At 159 PM EDT...a strong thunderstorm was over Mableton, moving east at 15 mph.
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The winner of the New Car of the Year’ Awards has now been announced and the winner may come as a surprise.
According to a consumer vote for the the Auto Trader New Car Awards 2018, the Skoda Octavia was crowned the winner.
The car awards does not rely on an editorial board but instead decided by 43,000 car owners.
Voters crowned 13 winners to represent the best cars in particular categories from Best Family Car to the Best Green Car.
The votes are based on the opinions of those who have bought, driven and lived with their new vehicles.
Bucs feeble ahead of Wits tie
An ailing Bucs outfit are set to host the Clever Boys at the Orlando Stadium this evening, with news that wingers Thabo Rakhale and Thabo Qalinge have both been ruled out of the clash. Rakhale is expected to be absent for the next two to three weeks with a hamstring strain, while Qalinge will undergo a scan later this week on a back strain. Having been without the services of midfield anchorman Issa Sarr in their 6-0 defeat to Mamelodi Sundowns on the weekend, the club have also confirmed that the Senegal international will again sit out this evening. "Orlandopiratesfc.com can confirm tha Read Full Story
TALLAHASSEE With overwhelming support from the Florida Senate on Thursday, a proposal - heavily inspired by ongoing gun violence in Miami-Dade County - that affords new protections for murder witnesses will go to Gov. Rick Scott's desk and possibly become law. HB 111 passed the Senate by a 34-3 vote, similar to the near-unanimous show of support the bill received in the House late last month.
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Multiple people have been reported shot at a baseball field in suburban Washington, DC, including a U.S. Congressman.
NBC News reports that a congressional baseball practice was going on at the time at the park in Alexandria, Virginia.
Congressman Steve Scalise (R-Louisiana) was one of the victims that had been shot, the network reports. Congressman Mo Brooks (R-Alabama) told NBC News reporter Peter Alexander that a staffer and some members of the congressional security detail were also wounded by the suspect, who had a rifle. Brooks reported that 50 shots, maybe as many as 100 shots were fired at the field.
Some of the shots may have been fired by members of law enforcement.
Alexandria Police say that the suspect is in custody, and is no longer a threat.
Supernatural is going all out for its upcoming Scooby-Doo crossover. Tuesday’s PaleyFest panel will feature the world premiere of the animated event, which sees Sam and Dean get sucked into the cartoon after they get a free TV at a pawn shop. (Get all the details here.) But before the PaleyFest panel, fans in the Los Angeles area will get the chance to see Baby and the Mystery Machine together in real life.
As EW previously reported, both vehicles will be parked in the Hollywood & Highland center court from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Tuesday, March 20, while Scooby-Doo himself will be making an appearance from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. But now, EW can exclusively reveal that Scooby won’t be the only special guest in attendance: At approximately 5:40 p.m., Supernatural stars Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles, and Misha Collins will be stopping by — you know, just in case you wanted to see some crossover action in person.
“Scoobynatural” airs Thursday, March 29, at 8 p.m. ET on the CW.
Michael Cohen arrives to court in New York, Wednesday, May 30, 2018. Lawyers for President Donald Trump and Cohen, his personal attorney, appear again before a judge in New York as part of an ongoing legal tussle about attorney client privilege and records seized from Cohen by the FBI. Among the issues to be discussed: Whether Michael Avenatti, the lawyer for porn actress, Stormy Daniels, will get a formal role in the case. Seth Wenig AP Photo
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NASHVILLE (AP) — An estimated $100,000 price tag has caused a Republican state senator to revise his proposal to require the POW-MIA flag to be flown over the Tennessee Capitol year-round.
Sen. Mark Green of Ashland City said the flagpole above the Capitol building is only strong enough to carry the U.S., state and legislative flags that are required to be flown when the General Assembly are in session. The projected $100,000 is what it would take to add a fourth flag.
Green amended his bill to only require the POW-MIA flag over the Capitol when the General Assembly is not in session and the legislative flag is not on display.
After approving that change, the Senate State and Local Government Committee voted to advance the bill to a full floor vote.
Extreme heat a challenge for firefighters battling flames
GREENFIELD, Mass. (AP) — Firefighters battling an intense Massachusetts house fire had to be checked for heat exhaustion.
WGGB-TV reports a fire broke out in Greenfield around 2:30 p.m. Tuesday but has since been knocked down.
The area surrounding the three-story brick home at 94 Elm Street is shut down as crews from five towns continue to work.
One resident has been transported to a local hospital for a heat-related injury.
Officials say three firefighters were checked out at the scene for heat exhaustion.
Officials do not know the cause of the fire.
Temperatures in Greenfield are hovering just over 90 degrees.
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MOSCOW (Sputnik) — Georgia has been seeking NATO membership since the cooperation officially begun in 1994 when the country became a member of the Partnership for Peace program. In April 2008, at the NATO Bucharest Summit, the allied heads of state and government agreed to Georgia becoming a NATO member in the future.
"During the meeting issues concerning enhanced strategic partnership, economic cooperation as well as situation in the region and near the occupation line were touched upon. Georgian president thanked the senators for supporting the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Georgia and noted that Georgia expected greater support and cooperation with the Untied States," the statement said.
McCain, accompanied by US Senators Lindsey Graham and Amy Klobuchar, arrived in Georgia on January 1 in the framework of his trip to the Baltic states, Ukraine, Georgia and Montenegro.
Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings and Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price go on trips together, like this week's excursion to Canada, every year to "tell the story" of North Texas to the rest of the world. The two mayors' road show is a hit on their networking trips.
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Boxing champion, Joshua to tour Nigeria in August
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World Boxing heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua is set to visit Nigeria on a three-day tour in August, 2017. The organiser of the three-day tour and Director of Peel Aston Global, Khomeini Bukhari, said in a statement on Wednesday that arrangements …
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× City Watch Alert issued for elderly man with dementia
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A City Watch Alert has been issued by the Memphis Police Department.
Harold Beasley reportedly was last seen Sunday afternoon just before 4 p.m. in the 1600 block of Wellington.
He jumped into his grandson’s vehicle and left the family’s home, possibly headed for Troy, Tennessee.
The 84-year-old is exhibiting early signs of dementia, his family told police, making them worried for his safety.
Beasley is described as being 5’9″, approximately 159 pounds with black/gray hair and brown eyes.
He was driving a black 2005 Chevy Colorado, TN tags 249LQV.
If you spot him, please call Missing Persons at (901) 636-4479.
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Three people safely escaped a house fire on the west side of Indianapolis late Sunday night.
Wayne Township, Speedway and Pike Township firefighters battled flames at a townhome in the 2900 block of Horse Hill E. Drive, near Crawfordsville Road and N. Girls School Road, around 11:45 p.m.
Crews saw flames shooting from the around the chimney, and smoke and fire were thick on the second floor, according to the Wayne Township Fire Department.
The fire was brought under control in about 30 minutes, and it caused $100,000 in damage.
Three adults inside managed to get out of the house without injury.
Investigators are working to determine the cause of the blaze.
Wayne Township Victim’s Assistance was working to find a place to stay for the residents.
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OTTAWA, April 5 Canada's main stock index ended lower on Wednesday, turning negative late in the session as it was weighed by a decline in financial shares and as the energy sector gave up its earlier advance.
Shortly after the closing bell, the Toronto Stock Exchange's S&P/TSX composite index was off 26.08 points, or 0.17 percent, to 15,642.99. (Reporting by Leah Schnurr; Editing by Alistair Bell)
MR MICHAEL STEVERSON LEWIS better known as RANDY and MYSTRO of Upper Stubbs died on Tuesday April 17th at the age of 40. The funeral takes place on Saturday April 28th at the Miracle Tabernacle at Carapan. The body lies at the church from 2:00 pm. The service begins at 3:00 pm. Burial will be at the St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Stubbs.
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GROVER WILLS SAMUEL MORRISSEY, JR. Detectives with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office arrested the shooter for the death of a high school football player, after he turned himself in. The Sheriff’s office reports the murder happened after a drug transaction. On Friday, Samuel Morrissey, Jr.,20, was arrested and charged with the murder of Grover…
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US VC firms invested $17.3 billion during the period, while in Asia VC investment grew slightly quarter over quarter to $5.6 billion The number of venture capital deals worldwide fell in the first quarter of the year, with 2,716 deals completed globally during the period compared to 3,201 in the last quarter of 2016. The latest quarterly report on global VC trends from KPMG also calls out Ireland as a springboard to the European market with its fin-tech sector continuing to show signs of growth.
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* Says it lowered conversion price of 6th series convertible bonds to 4,055 won/share from 4,315 won/share, effective Dec. 9
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Hoda Kotb returned to the Today Show on Monday morning for the first time since adopting a baby girl. NBC10’s Erin Coleman has the heartwarming story.
Denmark’s minister for development co-operation, Ulla Tørnæs, has just announced a 13.5 million kroner contribution to the World Bank’s digital development partnership.
The partnership has been set up to help developing countries create new possibilities for solving the digital challenges they face in sectors such as energy, education and health.
An inclusive strategy
“We want to be there to ensure that new digital solutions can be brought to bear in developing countries. At the same time, it is vital that digitalisation is inclusive and does not marginalise certain groups within the population,” said Tørnæs.
Denmark’s contribution will help the World Bank, together with ministries in the developing countries, formulate digital strategies in areas such as the digital economy, universal internet access, eGovernment, and cyber security.
At present, donors include Finland, Japan and Korea, together with private companies such as Microsoft and GSMA.
Thousands of people attended the first Pride parade in Steinbach, Man., in 2016, but an organizer says some notable faces were missing. The organizers of Steinbach Pride's Second March for Equality have already posted online a "save the date" notice for the July 15 event in the city, approximately 50 kilometres southeast of Winnipeg.
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Thunder star Russell Westbrook making headlines today after last night's loss to the Denver Nuggets. The Nuggets beat the Thunder on a buzzer-beating 3-point-shot. After the game-ending shot, Westbrook tried to walk off the court when a fan stood in his way, yelling in his face. Russ pushed the fan off as the rest of the team showed up to back him up.
NCAA rules Gamecocks transfer Bowen ineligible for 2018-19 season, will remain in the draft
A University of Louisville men's basketball transfer has been ruled ineligible to suit up for the Gamecocks next season, according to a statement from the school's athletic department.
N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper, pictured, holds a press conference with N.C. House Democratic leader Darren Jackson and N.C. Senate Democratic leader Dan Blue to say he will offer a compromise bill to Republicans so that HB2 can be repealed in Raleigh, N.C. on Feb. 14, 2017. N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper, center, holds a press conference with N.C. House Democratic leader Darren Jackson, left, and N.C. Senate Democratic leader Dan Blue to say he will offer a compromise bill to Republicans so that HB2 can be repealed in Raleigh Tuesday.
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Indiana's annual high school Mr. Basketball Award was handed out Sunday night, and it's no surprise, that New Albany's Romeo Langford won it.
Langford, who made a serious run at Damon Bailey's boys state scoring record, was named on 264 of the 294 ballots submitted by coaches and media.
High honors came down though, for Bosse's star guard, Mekhi Lairy, as he was named the runner-up with 11 votes! Lairy helped lead Bosse back to the class 3A state finals, for the second time, in his career. Lairy also finished his illustrious career, as Evansville all-time leading scorer, with 2,237 points!
Next for Lairy, he will play on the Indiana All-Star team summer series, alongside Langford and the other Mr. Basketball finalists, and then he'll head to Miami (Ohio) this fall, for his freshman year, with the Redhawks' program.
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A U.S. Air Force F-16 fighter jet, bottom, lands at the Osan U.S. Air Base in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, Tuesday, March 20, 2018. At a potentially pivotal moment of diplomacy with North Korea, the Pentagon said Monday that annual U.S.-South Korean military exercises that had been postponed for the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics will begin April 1. Yonhap via AP Hong Gi-won
Since the announcement for a sequel to the 1986 hit movie Top Gun, Val Kilmer (who played “Iceman” in the movie) has expressed interest in joining the cast and reprising the role.
Val has been out of the spotlight for a while, and now has several projects in the works, including:
1st Born – a comedy in which two men are going to become grandfathers for the first time, but only if they can come together long enough to help save the child.
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The Super – a man becomes the superintendent of a large New York City apartment building where people mysteriously go missing.
The Snowman – detective Harry Hole investigates the disappearance of a women who’s pink scarf is found wrapped around an ominous-looking snowman. In theaters Oct. 20.
TMZ posted this pic of Val, who looks ready to jump into the Top Gun sequel!
Hopefully all will come together as Top Gun fans want.
Rescue crews worked through the night and into the early hours of Tuesday morning to retrieve the body of a 55-year-old climber who fell into a deep ravine on Mount Olympus, northern Greece. His climbing partner, a man aged 37, sustained multiple injuries but is out of danger and receiving treatment at a hospital in the town of Katerini.
The 55-year-old’s body was discovered at around midnight at an inaccessible spot that took the mountain rescue team several hours to reach.
The search-and-rescue effort began on Monday afternoon when the 37-year-old called for help on his cellphone.
This was the third rescue operation on Mount Olympus in as many days and the second fatality after the death of a 25-year-old climber on Saturday, also from a fall.
Another climber sustained injuries in that incident and two more were injured in a fall on Sunday.
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SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Savannah-Chatham Metro Police Department officials say a man has been arrested in the August 6 entering auto case on Montgomery Street.
Walker has also been identified as a suspect in three other cases that occurred on Montgomery and Jones streets since July 25.
The 21-year-old was arrested August 9 on charges of illegal use of financial cards, theft by receiving stolen property and entering auto.
After nearly two decades of making stylish bags for women, the brand will introduce bags for men within the next year, founders Monica Zwirner and Lucy Wallace Eustice tell Cheddar.
Two people face charges after drugs and weapons were seized by RCMP from a Virden, Man., home earlier this month.
On Feb. 3, Virden RCMP executed a search warrant at a residence in Virden, 270km west of Winnipeg. During the search, police found cocaine, crack cocaine, psilocybin (mushrooms), marijuana, drug paraphernalia, a firearm, a knife, an undisclosed amount of cash and cell phones with SIM cards.
RCMP arrested Jenna Mallette, 22, and Kasey Packham, 26, both of Virden. They are charged with two counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking, possession of proceeds of crime and two counts of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.
The two have been released from custody pending an upcoming court date, The investigation continues.
Nicaragua and Israel have decided to reestablish diplomatic relations, effective immediately, after they were suspended in 2010, the Central American nation said on Tuesday.
"The two governments place great importance on the renewal of relations with the aim of promoting joint activity for the welfare of both peoples and to contribute to the fight for peace in the world," Nicaragua's Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega suspended diplomatic ties with Israel in 2010 in protest after Israeli commandos staged a deadly raid on a flotilla trying to break a blockade of Gaza.
In 2012, Ortega, a leftist Cold War antagonist of the United States, urged Israel to destroy its nuclear weapons as he hosted then-Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in Managua.
(Reporting by Enrique Andres Pretel; Editing by Leslie Adler)
U.S. State Department Drops Hundreds of Thousands on Silverware
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The U.S. State Department is out to entertain the world, and when it comes to silverware it's sparing no expense.
Lenox Holdings just snagged a State Dept. contract for $71.7k to provide "elegant yet graceful formal table settings that reflect American standards ... for official entertaining of foreign dignitaries."
Lenox carves "Embassy Scroll" patterns on the handles.
The company got a similar contract from the State Dept. in August for $284,000. Lots of knives and forks.
The silverware will go around the globe to embassies around the world. A State Dept. official tells us with 400 locations, they have to constantly replenish and add silverware to the existing stock.
April 13 Komputronik SA:
* Said on Wednesday that its majority shareholders plans to announce tender offer for 100 pct stake in the company
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* A condition of tender offer was that tenderer receives a loan to finance the tender and the bank granted a loan to a tenderer
* The tender offer to be announced in term of 3 days after signing the agreement by tenderer and EKB and WB iTOTAL
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Monday marks the start of Grand Rapids’ first Cider Week.
Apples are big business in Michigan: Our state is the second-largest producer in the country and a lot of those apples come from family farms in West Michigan.
The big apple industry has also given rise to a robust cider industry. Each year, the large Great Lakes International Cider and Perry Competition is held in Grand Rapids, and Cider Week is coinciding with that event.
There will be cider tastings and specials at shops, bars and restaurants around town all week. Saturday afternoon, the event wraps up with the Cider Week GR Blue Bridge Festival downtown. The $25 tickets for that event can be purchased online.
==Above, Paul Vander Heide, the owner of Vander Mill in Grand Rapids, discusses what you can find around town during Cider Week.==
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Venkatesh Kodur, MSU professor of civil and environmental engineering and a globally recognized expert on structure fires, can speak to the deadly London high-rise fire on June 14.
Among the topics Kodur can address:
*Why didn't firefighters learn not to rush into a burning high-rise after the tragedy of 911 in New York?
*One of the reasons the building didn't collapse is it caught on fire one half at a time, saving the structure from collapsing and causing more tragedy.
Kodur can be reached at (517) 353-9813, cell (517) 648-5698 or kodur@egr.msu.edu.
There is no area of business, society or life which technology is not upending. This report looks at the fullest range, from gold mining in Russia to gay bars in London
Interview and Preview Performance "Million Dollar Quartet."
Director Matt Wolfe, with Jeff Rowden as Elvis Presley, Michael Feldman as Johnny Cash, Matt McClure as Carl Perkins, and Henry McNulty as Jerry Lee Lewis spoke with Verne on Wednesday morning and previewed a few numbers of the Coeur d'Alene Summer Theater's final 2017 main stage production of "Million Dollar Quartet."
The FIFA fever has started and here India is going to take on the US at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in their campaign opener. This is the first ever FIFA tournament in any age group to be held in India. Prior to the match here's celebs supporting the team with #backtheblue. Here's who said what:
TV chef Jamie Oliver and a group of MPs have launched a major offensive against cereals and sweets that could lead to their demise.
The group has called for a ban on cartoon characters promoting sugary food – including the likes of Tony the Tiger, the Milky Bar Kid and the Honey Monster.
As was as axing "brand-generated characters or licensed TV and film characters”, they have also called for junk food adverts before the 9pm TV watershed to be banned.
And they are planning a move to force supermarkets to remove unhealthy snacks – like cereals – from the end of aisles and checkouts, and junk food price promotions restricted.
Beautifully remodeled home in charming Half Moon Bay, move-in ready! Highlighting three bedrooms, two full bathrooms and 1,140 square feet of living space, all on an oversize 6,500 square foot corner lot. The open floor plan welcomes comfort and functionality, with a bright and spacious kitchen/dining/family room combo. The remodeled kitchen features quartz countertops, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a kitchen island/bar. Just outside the sliding glass doors sits the stunning backyard, landscaped with mature hedges, floral trees, flagstone pathways and a private deck. This home boasts natural light and attractive flooring throughout. Additional features include plantation shutters, large bedroom closets with built-in shelving, an indoor washer/dryer, custom top down/bottom up window shades, a separate two car garage and immaculate landscaping in the front and back yards. Conveniently located just minutes from downtown Half Moon Bay and local pristine beaches and trails.
New Video Highlights Additional Features Coming to Zero Escape: The Nonary Games
So, I heard you like flowcharts?
02.14.17 - 12:00 PM
Aksys has released a new gameplay video forthat is intended to showcase the features being added to the HD remake ofincluded in the package. In addition to the high-resolution character portraits and backdrops and voice acting, there's also the option to switch between "Adventure" and "Novel" modes that changes how text is displayed. Additionally, the flowchart from later games in the series is confirmed to make an appearance, which should make getting those additional endings a lot easier. You can watch the video below.
Zero Escape: The Nonary Games will be available on PS4 and Vita on March 24th in North America. In Europe, the game will be out for PS4 on March 24th and in Q4 2017 for Vita. The PC version will be available worldwide on March 24th.
Lewis (illness) is good to go for Monday's game in Miami, Jeff Howe of the Boston Herald reports.
Lewis was added to the injury report Friday when he missed practice with an illness, but his return as a limited participant Saturday put him on track to avoid an absence. Despite being listed as questionable on the final injury report, he should be fine to continue as New England's lead back against a Miami defense that's allowing 4.3 yards per carry and 116.5 rushing yards per game. With Rex Burkhead and James White also available, Mike Gillislee (illness) likely will be inactive even if he's healthy enough to play. Final word on Lewis' availability will come through around 7:00 p.m. ET when the Patriots release their inactive list.
Charlotte, North Carolina, made several rankings of the best places to live in the US. Shutterstock
Ranking the best places to live is a difficult task, and any such list is going to generate debate over who was overrated and who was snubbed.
Comparing several rankings of cities gives us a better picture of which places consistently get high marks.
We looked at several popular rankings of the top US cities to live in, including lists by US News and World Report, 24/7 Wall Street, Money, Niche, Livability, and SmartAsset. Each of the rankings weighed metrics including quality of life, cost of living, availability of jobs, education rates, and safety.
It's clear to see that across the rankings, certain cities made repeat appearances at the top. Read on to see the best places in the US to live, according to several recent rankings.
CenterState Banks in Winter Haven, Fla., has agreed to buy two banks in Florida.
The $6.8 billion-asset CenterState said in a press release Monday that it will buy HCBF Holding, the parent of the $1.9 billion-asset Harbor Community Bank in Fort Pierce, and the $956 million-asset Sunshine Bancorp in Plant City. The deals are expected to close in the first quarter.
About Dementia Cafe Newcastle
The Dementia Cafe provides information about living with dementia and other services available locally in an informal and comfortable environment. A Dementia Cafe is also a place to relax, socialise and meet other people with dementia and their carers.
The Burlington City Council approved a new fair and impartial policing policy.
It says the police department won't ask people for their immigration status. Deputy Chief Shawn Burke says the department doesn't want to alienate those who are victims or witnesses of crime or keep them from coming forward in fear of deportation.
He tells us officers have been following this protocol anyway since 2010.
This official policy was created by the City Attorney, police commission and community members who attended public hearings.
"This policy is a very good policy. It sets out as a resource what officers need to do as it relates to if there were any inquiries that were to come to us from the federal officials," said Burke.
Burlington Police say Migrant Justice and the ACLU endorsed the policy.
Police: 1 dead, 1 wounded in South Shore shooting
One person was killed and another was wounded in a South Shore neighborhood shooting Monday morning, according to Chicago Police.
The shooting happened about 11:25 a.m. in the 7000 block of South Chappel Avenue, police said.
A male was pronounced dead and a female was taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital, but her condition was not immediately known, police said. Their ages were not released.
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The Globes saw the mockery and blowback for this decision and went ahead and did it anyway. And that’s not the only weird nomination in this category. Greta Gerwig’s autobiographical funny-but-not-really-a-comedy Lady Bird, is one of its rivals, as is I, Tonya, the Tonya Harding biopic that features, among other things, a montage of Harding (Margot Robbie) getting violently abused by her husband. Meanwhile, Kumail Nanjiani’s critically acclaimed surprise box-office success The Big Sick was completely shut out.
Minnesota Vikings linebacker Anthony Barr missed the first week of OTAs while his side and the team discuss a long-term contract. Barr doesn’t yet have a deal but he was back at practice for Week 2.
“I was hoping to get something done before OTAs, that didn’t happen, so I protected myself with an insurance policy,” Barr said. “That took about a week to get situated.”
Barr is playing this year on his fifth-year option. Earlier this offseason, the Vikings signed fellow linebacker Eric Kendricks to a five year, $50 million deal with $25 million guaranteed.
“My agent is doing a great job having conversations, I don’t know too many details on that,” Barr said.
RANTOUL, Ill. (WAND) - Champaign County Crime Stoppers need your help solving their Crime of the Week, a burglary at the House of Flowers in Rantoul.
The business in the 100 block of E. Sangamon Ave. was broken into sometime between noon on March 10 and 7:30 p.m. March 12.
The suspect or suspects broke a window and pried open the cash register, taking an undisclosed amount of money.
If you have any information, call Crime Stoppers at (217) 373-TIPS. Tips can be made anonymously.
The Granite State is graying and has been for decades - so what does that mean for the state's younger population? Today, we're taking to the streets to investigate one listener's question: Why does Portsmouth shut down at 9:00pm?
Then, we talk to Stay, Work, Play New Hampshire - whose goal is attracting more 20 and 30 somethings to the state, and we'll learn about the built-in advantages of living in a state the size of New Hampshire.
And we'll hear from singer and cellist Ben Sollee ahead of his performance in Concord at the Cap Center.
My mom came out onto stage with me for the first few shows of the Rainbow tour to help me sing the song “Godzilla,” which she wrote with me. We wrote a big portion of my new record together and she is the one who taught me how to write songs when I was a kid. She always believed in me, which I'm so grateful for.
Louisiana authorities ID 11-year-old killed in police chase
OPELOUSAS, La. (AP) — An 11-year-old girl in Louisiana has died after leading police on a car chase.
News outlets report the girl has been identified by the Opelousas Police Department as Bryla Bell.
Opelousas Police Sgt. Crystal Leblanc tells KLFY-TV that officers responding to the Sunday morning chase thought Bryla was being kidnapped. She says police tried to get the vehicle to stop, which resulted in Bryla's death. She says officers then approached the vehicle and saw Bryla was the driver.
KLFY quotes Bryla's aunt, Robbin Gradnigo, as saying Bryla was reported missing Sunday after she sneaked out of her bedroom window. Gradnigo says Bryla entered a truck and Bryla's mother called police and gave chase. KLFY says two unidentified people jumped out of the car and fled when police responded.
Spillway affects Chico State faculty
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Both faculty and students at Chico State have been affected by the recent Oroville Spillway situation.
Forrest Hartman, a professor in the Journalism department, is a resident of Oroville and has been affected by the Spillway crisis.
“It’s sort of a surreal and strange situation,” Hartman said.
Hartman discussed that he had to cancel his classes for the last two days, but hopes to return to campus as early as tomorrow.
Most residents were only given an hour to evacuate their homes.
“We weren’t as prepared as we would have liked to be… it took us about 30 minutes to get groceries,” Hartman said.
The mandatory evacuation order was lifted in the afternoon press conference Tuesday, but can be put back in place at any time.
Kayla Fitzgerald and Alejandra Fraga can be reached at [email protected] or @theorionnews on Twitter.
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California ranks 48th in the nation for highway conditions with an average pavement rating of “At Risk” or “Poor” and estimates 55% of bridges require rehab or replacement in the next 10 years. Why does the governor continue to pour billions of dollars into 119 miles of a bullet train to nowhere, whose costs have jumped to $10.6 billion, an increase of $2.8 billion from the current budget and up from the $6 billion originally budgeted?
Boston United striker Lee Bennett has joined Matlock Town, after signing dual registration forms with the two clubs.
The 27-year-old attacker has made five appearances for the Pilgrims, but has found himself slipping behind Reece Thompson, Gregg Smith and Kabongo Tshimanga in the pecking order since joining in December.
He will link up with United players Harry Vince and Jan Yeomans, who are currently on loan with the Gladiators, and ex-Pilgrims youngster Harry Limb at the Autoworld Arena.
Matlock announced the news on their website yesterday.
A British restaurant is know for its 7-item charcuterie plate, including two types of tartare
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Alba wakes up in the hospital and Mickey says they will all go to church with her.
April 3 United Electronics Co Ltd :
* Sees net profit for Q1 FY 2017 to decrease by 0 percent to 50 percent, compared to net profit of Q1 FY 2016 (4.7 million yuan)
* Says increased periodic expense as main reason for the forecast
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Thibaut Courtois has failed to agree to a new deal at Chelsea
The Belgian stopper has been locked in contract talks with the Stamford Bridge outfit all season.
His current deal expires at the end of next season in June 2019 but an agreement has not been found.
The 26-year-old has been linked with a move away from the Blues this season, with Real Madrid touted to take him.
Courtois has a strong affinity with Madrid, where his children still live after a three-year stint in the capital.
When he joined Chelsea, he was sent out on loan to Atletico Madrid where he enjoyed some of his best years of football.
Residents concerned about the future of NHS hospital services will gather for a debate in Skegness tomorrow.
Skegness Hospital Watch will meet at the Crown Hotel in Drummond Road at 7pm.
Geoff Poulter, of Skegness Hospital Watch, said it is important patients demand to be told what the changes for the local health service are.
He said: “I have many concerns, especially regarding the future of the stroke unit at Pilgrim Hospital in Boston.
“I have had a stroke and know the pressure that would be put on patients and their families if they had to travel to Lincoln Hospital.
“It is important people come together and get their voices heard. We would welcome anyone concerned about the future of health care to come to our meeting.”
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NHS crisis fears more than half of A&Es may be lost
Let's face it: If there are presents, cake and a few best friends in tow, a birthday party is perfect in a child's eyes. But as parents, we don't always keep things simple.
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CHEATHAM COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) – Several fire departments are on the scene of a large brush fire at Rufe Shores Rd. off Old Clarksville Pike.
Check back for more details. We’ll post more information as it becomes available
UPDATE: Volkswagen's 5-seat SUV named Atlas, variant of larger SUV built in Chattanooga
Amid much fanfare Monday afternoon, Volkswagen officials announced the next-generation vehicle to be built in Chattanooga.
The victim died at the scene in London just after 10.20pm on Wednesday.
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A man has died after he was found with multiple stab wounds in west London.
Officers and paramedics were called to Cathcart Road, Kensington, at just after 10.20pm on Wednesday.
The victim, believed to be in his 40s, was found seriously injured and died at the scene 40 minutes later.
Scotland Yard has now launched a murder investigation.
No arrests have been made and a crime scene remains in place at the scene of the stabbing.
The victim's next of kin have been informed, but formal identification is yet to take place.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information should call 101 or the incident room on 0208 358 0200, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Crews are responding to a new wildfire in southern Arizona.
The 75-acre Flying R Fire is located southeast of Patagonia in Santa Cruz county.
According to www.inciweb.gov, the fire started at noon today and is burning through grass, brush and timber.
It is located in the Coronado National Forest.
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Millions of Americans are set to receive higher pay in the new year, despite the potential confirmation of a millionaire labor secretary who once opposed the Obama administration's efforts to raise the federal minimum wage. Twenty-two states, plus the District of Columbia, will see their minimum wages increase over the course of 2017, according to The Fairness Project, a nonprofit organization that supports progressive causes.
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Stylist and blogger Abby Woods show different ways to wear scarves for Fall to elongate your frame or to use as an alternative to jewelry.
Weezer releases cover of 'Africa' after social media push
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Weezer has released a cover of Toto's "Africa" after a teenage fan pressed the group for months on social media to record the song.
The teen, known as @weezerafrica, jokingly started lobbying the 1990s band on Twitter in December. The campaign gained followers.
Weezer released a cover of Toto's "Rosanna" on May 24. But the teen was not satisfied. The group rolled out "Africa" on Tuesday.
In a statement, Weezer drummer Pat Wilson called it "victory over culture." He said "The Weez inhabits the boundaries between multiple dimensions."
Toto guitarist Steve Lukather tweeted he was flattered with the "Rosanna" cover.
The teen has not immediately responded to a request for comment.
Girls soccer
California 2, Cerritos 1 >> Brianna Saldana scored twice for the Condors (13-7-4) in a CIF-SS Division 4 wild-card victory.
Thatcher 2, Garey 1, OT >> Andrea Noguez scored for the Vikings (9-7-4) in a CIF Division 7 wild-card loss.
Girls water polo
Newbury Park 13, Mayfield 7 >> Kathryn McCullough scored four goals and had two assists for the Cubs (15-10) in a CIF Division 4 wild-card loss.
Rancho Cucamonga 14, La Habra 7 >> Natasha Velez scored seven goals and goalies Jocelyn Meza and Jessica Dassa combined nine saves for the Highlanders (15-14) in a CIF Division 3 wild-card loss.
The bat colony, which was found inhabiting the gym at J.L. Everhart Elementary, is expected to be completely removed today according to Principal Arthur Brown. The principal said classes were temporarily delayed and entry to the building was prohibited while officials made sure there were no bats in the common areas.
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YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — A state prison will use equipment seized from an illegal marijuana grower to cultivate vegetables for poor people.
The Vindicator of Youngstown, Ohio, reports tens of thousands of dollars' worth of hydroponic equipment seized by police in Campbell has been donated to the Trumbull Correctional Institution for the prison's inmate agricultural program.
Inmates at the maximum security prison in northeast Ohio grew 10,000 pounds of food donated to poor people last year.
The equipment was seized during a raid in Campbell last September in which police found 56 marijuana plants.
Campbell Mayor Nick Phillips says equipment found during raids is usually destroyed but was instead donated after a prison official asked for it.
Phillips says "it's nice to see good coming from bad."
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Top Stories: While prosecutors still haven’t filed criminal charges, a lawsuit has been filed in a deadly crash that happened near Kansas City’s Arrowhead Stadium after the Chief’s home opener in September. A 16-year-old girl and a 3-year-old girl were killed when police say the driver of a pick-up truck exiting a freeway slammed into a car at the bottom of the ramp, setting off a chain-reaction crash. The mom of the 3-year-old killed in the crash is suing the pick-up truck driver. And longtime State Representative Jay Barnes of Jefferson City will NOT run for the Missouri Senate in 2018 to replace term-limited Senate Majority Leader Mike Kehoe. Barnes, who’s term-limited in the House, notes he and his wife now have four children.
Leave of all police officers in the Jaffna police division has been cancelled for two weeks from today (04).
According to the police, this decision was taken to expedite the apprehension of the ‘Ava gang’, who are responsible for the recent crimes in Jaffna.
Leave cancellation of the police officers has been ordered by the Senior Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Northern Province.
© AFP 2017/ Richter magnitude scale Magnitude 6.2 Earthquake Hits Chile - US Geological Survey
PETROPAVLOVSK-KAMCHATSKIY (Russia) (Sputnik) – Russia’s far eastern Kamchatka peninsula was hit on Tuesday by a 5.3-magnitude earthquake, spokesperson for Kamchatka’s department of the Geophysical Service of the Russian Academy of Sciences told Sputnik.
“The seismic event occurred Tuesday in the morning local time on the south-eastern shore of Kamchatka near the volcanoes of Khodutka and Ksudach. The epicenter was located at the depth of 120 kilometers [about 75 miles], 130 kilometers south of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy,” the spokesperson said.
He added that tremors were not felt in settlements on the Kamchatka peninsula.
There are no reports about damages and casualties.
Kamchatka is located in a seismically active zone known as the Ring of Fire and regularly suffers from earthquakes.
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Carlton Gary executed: "The only thing that I wanted to see was legal justice, and that's what I saw tonight"
AUSTIN, Texas — Chris Del Conte has been formally introduced as the new athletic director at Texas.
Del Conte portrayed Texas as the dream destination for any athletic director. It has one of the wealthiest and largest athletic departments in the country, a massive, passionate alumni base that spreads from coast to coast, and an internationally recognizable brand
It also a place that has struggled through losing football, unrest in the fan base and an unsettled administration in recent years. Del Conte will be Texas' fourth athletic director since 2013. He comes from TCU.
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The latest episode was absolute shit as usual. They encountered a heard of zombies and got away and then Negan's people showed up for food and then they left. I swear every episode within a season is pretty much the same and every season has the same plot too. They have so many characters and such a huge world and yet the show is so fucking boring I don't get it. Why am I still here.
Talk about a hallmark moment!
Just a few days after joining the world, April the Giraffe's long-awaited calf has met his dad, Oliver! Thanks to April's Twitter feed, a snap of the precious moment was shared wonline Tuesday morning. While they were separated by a pen wall, the father and son managed to come face to face in perfect time for someone to capture the introduction on camera. All together now: awwww!
The tweet also teased a morning calf weigh-in for 8:45 a.m. Tuesday "if you wish to watch!" Reminder: he weighed 129 pounds when he was born!
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – It’s a Fort Wayne tradition dating back decades, but no one knows how long it’s actually been around.
The annual polar plunge at Johnny Appleseed Park welcomed hundreds of participants and spectators to the banks of the Saint Joseph River.
Jan. 1 has long been celebrated at the river as a chance to wipe away the old year and welcome in the new.
Some have done the plunge for more than 40 years and some try it as a child. Some dress up in funny costumes and some just dress in the minimum.
Sunday’s water temperature was pegged at 37 degrees.
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NEW YORK (AP) — The 25th South by Southwest Film Festival will kick off with John Krasinski's third directorial effort: the supernatural thriller "A Quiet Place."
The Austin, Texas, festival announced its slate Wednesday, starting with the opening selection of Krasinksi's film, which stars himself and Emily Blunt, his wife.
The festival is known for its robust genre selections and expansive indie offerings. The 2018 edition is full of both.
Premiering in Austin will be the Leslie Mann-John Cena comedy, "Blockers," about parents trying to keep their daughters from losing their virginity; "You Can Choose Your Family," with Jim Gaffigan as a father with a secret family; and "Boundaries," starring Christopher Plummer as a pot-dealing grandfather.
Moscow is grappling with a slew of fake bomb calls that have prompted the evacuation of shopping malls, schools, railway stations and administrative buildings.
The Tass news agency says there were over 100 anonymous bomb warnings in Moscow on Friday. No explosives have been found.
Friday's calls were the latest in a wave of fake bomb threats that have haunted Russia for a month, prompting evacuations of tens of thousands of people and incurring massive economic damages.
Alexander Bortnikov, the director of the Federal Security Service (FSB), the main KGB successor, said Thursday the agency had tracked down four people suspected of engineering the wave of hoaxes. Bortnikov said the suspects were Russians living abroad who had accomplices inside the country, but he wouldn't identify them or describe their motives.
Many of us know that an upbeat playlist can help us power through a workout, but new UK research now suggests that what you listen to after your gym session could also boost post-exercise recovery.
Carried out by Brunel University, the study set out to look at the effects of two types of music on recovery following exhaustive exercise, an area which so far has not been extensively researched.
The small study recruited 21 men and 21 women and asked them to cycle at a constant speed of 75rpm as a 300g weight was added to the bike each minute.
When they reached exhaustion, participants had a brief period of active recovery on the bike and then sat in a chair listening to an iPod, which the researchers refer to as 'passive recovery.'
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SCRANTON — A would-be robber left Joe’s Kwik Mart, 300 Meadow Ave., empty-handed early Saturday when a clerk warned him he had already pushed a panic button to alert authorities, city police said.
The suspect was described as a man, 5 feet 5 inches tall, about 135 pounds, wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt and a camouflage face mask. He plopped a blue backpack on the counter and twice demanded money, but never showed a weapon and left without incident. The incident happened about 12:05 a.m.
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As reports said that Secretary of State Rex Tillerson had insulted the President's intelligence, chief of staff John Kelly found himself caught between his boss and his ally.
New Construction home in Oak Forest on an oversized lot. Kitchen offers a Thermador appliance package featuring a 48 inch six burner range, 48 inch refrigerator, and under counter wine fridge. 5" White Oak wood floors span throughout the home while porcelain designer tile graces all wet areas. Backyard offers plenty of room for a pool, covered patio with summer kitchen, and sprinkler system. Home is prewired for sound and alarm system.
Harvey Weinstein has been indicted on rape and criminal sex act charges in New York City.
Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr. announced the indictment Wednesday. He says it brings the former movie mogul "another step closer to accountability."
The indictment came hours after Weinstein's lawyers said he'd decided not to testify before the grand jury. They said there wasn't enough time to prepare because he learned the specific charges and the accusers' identities only after turning himself in Friday.
Weinstein's lawyers also said "political pressure" on the DA made an indictment unavoidable.
They declined to comment further on the indictment.
Weinstein faces rape and criminal sex act charges involving two women in New York. The 66-year-old has consistently denied all allegations of nonconsensual sex.
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BEIRUT — A Syrian war monitoring group says Islamic State militants have captured a largely vacant neighbourhood in Damascus following intense fighting with pro-government forces.
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says militants seized Qadam late on Monday, a week after Syrian rebels had surrendered the neighbourhood to the government
The Observatory says 36 pro-government fighters were killed in clashes, and dozens more wounded or captured. It says the Syrian government has sent reinforcements into the area.
Earlier, IS claimed to have captured Qadam in a statement circulating on Twitter.
There was no immediate comment from the government.
DETROIT (WXYZ) - Detroit police are investigating after a pregnant woman allegedly stabbed her mother to death late Sunday night on the city's west side.
Police were called to the home near 7 Mile and Appoline on Sunday night around 11:30.
The victim is a 56-year-old woman. She was taken to the hospital but actually died from a heart attack while medics worked on her.
It was originally reported that the victim was the suspect's mother-in-law, but police said she was actually her mother.
The suspect, according to police, is Bipolar.
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A woman had to be freed from her Mercedes car which flipped onto its side in Brighouse.
The 82-year-old driver is thought to have clipped a pedestrian crossing refuge on Huddersfield Road which caused the car to flip onto its side.
Fire crews attended the scene at around 2.20pm today. The car's roof was removed and the woman was taken to a waiting ambulance.
Her injuries were thought to be minor.
The crash, which happened near to Armitage Avenue, caused extensive traffic disruption as Huddersfield Road had to be closed
Michigan and Notre Dame will be back on the field together in 2018 for the regular-season opener in South Bend, Indiana. The game is still more than a year away.
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Floyd Mayweather Jr. is seemingly moving closer to a UFC switch after confirming he will soon apply for his MMA license.
In August last year, Conor McGregor swapped the octagon for the boxing ring to take on the legendary American, who won in the 10th round to extend his perfect record to 50-0.
Having retired from boxing, Mayweather appears set to make McGregor's move in reverse and try his hand at mixed martial arts.
Last week, Mayweather confirmed he is to begin MMA training with UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley while he has previously teased a potential rematch with McGregor on social media.
"Not yet, everything takes time," Mayweather told TMZ when asked if he had applied for his license.
"Eventually, we're going to apply for the license. Hopefully, we can fight. It will probably be a little bit longer. Even if it takes six to eight months.
"Whatever it takes, we want to make sure that everything is done correctly and everything is done the right way."
Would you want a limo once used by the Russian president enough to pay ten times more than normal?
Celebrity connections often increase the value of a car. Having the name “Steve McQueen” on a car’s logbook instantly bumps up its price by a factor of many, for instance. The seller of this stretched Mercedes clearly believes its ownership history has added to its worth, even if the celebrity connection is a bit, err, dubious.
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ARSENAL boss Unai Emery has been made to feel very welcome by the club and is an ideal replacement for Arsene Wenger.
That’s according to sports marketing expert Dr Elisavet Manoli of Loughborough University. The Gunners appointed Emery, 46, in May after Wenger brought his 22-year reign to an end. And he has already been busy, signing up Sokratis Papastathopoulos, Bernd Leno and Stephan Lichsteiner to join him in north London.
Getty Unai Emery is the perfect replacement for Arsene Wenger, says Dr Elisavet Manoli
“They have welcomed the new manager in a way that aligns with who they are” Dr Elisavet Manoli There is optimism surrounding the Spaniard and one expert believes this holds him in good stead. Speaking to StarSport exclusively, Dr Manoli said: “I think they’ve done it according to their brand. “If they pulled in a campaign that was completely off what they stand for as a club, that would be different.
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge has ruled against the Trump administration’s decision to end a program protecting some young immigrants from deportation.
U.S. District Judge John D. Bates in Washington says the Department of Homeland Security’s decision to rescind the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program “was unlawful and must be set aside.”
Bates is giving DHS 90 days to “better explain its view” that DACA is unlawful. After that, he says, DHS “must accept and process new as well as renewal DACA applications.”
DACA temporarily shielded from deportation so-called Dreamers — immigrants brought illegally to the U.S. as children. President Donald Trump announced last year that he would end the program.
Bates’ ruling Tuesday night comes in a pair of cases whose lead plaintiffs are the NAACP and Princeton University.
AS many as five players who have never been called up to the Super Eagles will be in the squad for the friendly game against Senegal and possibly Ghana.
According to Owngoalnigeria.com, coach Gernot Rohr has started the process of drawing up the list of call ups, with at least five new players under consideration for the March 23 friendly.
Although the online medium’s source refused to reveal the names of the players already pencilled down, the five players could be a combination of both local and foreign base players.
“Presently as many as five new players are under consideration comprising of players from the local league and those abroad for the friendly tie against Senegal”, a source close to the coach said.
“The friendlies are meant to test new players and Rohr is not keen on the results but that doesn’t mean he will fill a weak team. We have our reputation to protect as a team”.
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April 20 AAK AB (Publ)
* Q1 organic volume growth of 5 percent (0)
* Q1 operating profit reached SEK 431 million (381), an improvement of 13 percent
* Reuters poll: AAK Q1 operating profit was seen at SEK 417 million
* Says based on AAK's customer value propositions for health and reduced costs, and our customer product co-development and solutions approach, we continue to remain prudently optimistic about future
* Says main drivers are continued positive underlying development in food ingredients and continued improvement in chocolate & confectionery fats
* Says there has been a slight decrease in raw material prices during Q1 which will have a positive impact during second half of year Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Stockholm Newsroom)
HONOLULU (AP)  Lawyers representing Hawaii in the state's long-running fight against Trump administration travel bans have filed a motion asking a judge to let them challenge the latest version of the policy.
Hawaii filed the motion Friday asking a federal judge for permission to file an amended lawsuit targeting the third travel ban.
The latest travel ban removes Sudan from the list of affected countries and adds Chad and North Korea, along with several officials from the government of Venezuela. It's scheduled to take effect Oct. 18.
State Attorney General Doug Chin said the new ban still discriminates on the basis of nationality, exceeds the president's legal authority and seeks to implement his Muslim ban.
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Chin has been challenging President Donald Trump on travel bans since February, after Trump sought to bar new visas for people from seven mostly Muslim countries.
April 24 (Reuters) - Lockheed Martin Corp, the Pentagon’s No.1 weapons supplier, reported a 3.8 percent rise in quarterly revenue, as it sold more F-35 fighter jets.
The company’s net income rose to $1.16 billion, or $4.02 per share, in the first quarter ended March 25 from $789 million, or $2.69 per share, a year earlier.
Net sales rose to $11.64 billion from $11.21 billion. (Reporting by Rachit Vats in Bengaluru; Editing by Anil D’Silva)
A 19-year-old man died Sunday when his motorcycle collided with a vehicle in Henderson.
Paseo Verde Parkway and Carnegie Street in Henderson, NV. Google Street View.
A 19-year-old man died Sunday when his motorcycle collided with a vehicle in Henderson.
The collision occurred about 12:20 a.m. at the intersection of Paseo Verde Parkway and Carnegie Street, the Henderson Police Department said.
Initial information from the scene revealed that a 2017 Honda CR-V failed to yield the right of way to the driver of the 1994 Honda motorcycle after failing to notice it approaching, police said.
The motorcyclist was taken to Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.
Speed and alcohol are not considered factors in the crash; the intersection was closed for about four hours while police investigated.
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The working visit of Turkmen President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov to Astana initially set for April 12 did not happen and was postponed to April 18-19, sources from the Turkmen Foreign Ministry familiar with the situation told the Alternative News of Turkmenistan news agency. The reasons why the visit was postponed were not revealed, but the decision was a "last-minute".
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Cincinnati-area congressman Brad Wenstrup was the first doctor on the scene this Wednesday morning to treat House Majority Whip Steve Scalise. Scalise and four others were wounded after a gunman opened fire during baseball practice including Republican congressmen and staffers. Wenstrup is a former army surgeon.
After the gunman was shot by Capitol Hill police, Wenstrup ran out to the field to treat Scalise. He says the experience reminded him of his days as a combat surgeon in Iraq.
Treating Scalise
I ran out to Steve Scalise, who was the only one still on the field, laying on the field, and he was conscious and he had been shot in the right hip. I’m sorry, the left hip and I started tending to his wounds like I was in Iraq.
Wenstrup says it's a good thing Scalise was a member of the House leadership.
A nod to Capitol Hill Police
March 30 Global Logistic Properties Limited
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One Direction star Liam Payne has surprised shoppers by busking in London's busy Oxford Circus.
The singer was joined by DJ collaborator Zedd as he performed hit Get Low outside the Underground station in central London.
Dressed in a black jacket and black jeans with a gold chain and white trainers, Liam sang into a microphone and danced around as onlookers gathered in a circle around him.
Zedd played a keyboard plugged into a backpack he wore over his black and bronze jacket.
The duo released the track on July 7.
Zedd teased they were on their way to an impromptu performance when he posted video of the duo singing in the car together on his Instagram stories.
March 31 CIM Financial Services Ltd:
* Declared interim dividend of 0.13 rupees per share in respect of FY ending Sept. 30, 2017, to be paid on or about May 3 Source: bit.ly/2ohsdHo Further company coverage: (Bangalore.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com)
POWAY, Calif. (AP) - A San Diego County couple has pleaded guilty to hoarding more than 170 Yorkshire terriers and Yorkie mixes in filthy conditions.
Authorities say Christine Calvert and Mark Vattimo entered pleas Monday to animal neglect. They face probation and counseling and can't own pets for a decade.
Investigators who went to their Poway home in January found dozens of dogs in a dark room. The floor and walls were covered in excrement, and the dogs had a variety of problems, including fleas and matted hair.
About 30 dogs were seized later at another location and another 46 were found in a motor home in Primm, Nevada, where Calvert was arrested after fleeing the state.
The dogs - including puppies born to some of the animals - were put up for adoption.
BOURNE, Mass. (AP) — Researchers say preliminary findings show a North Atlantic right whale may have been struck by a ship before the animal was found dead in Massachusetts waters.
Officials with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration say bruising consistent with blunt trauma could be evidence of a ship strike.
North Atlantic right whales are an endangered species. The World Wildlife Fund says only about 350 are still living.
NOAA is urging vessels to keep a watch for right whales, which often swim just below the water’s surface and can be hard to see.
The 27-foot long, 1-year-old female was found dead in Cape Cod Bay on Thursday and towed to a harbor where it could be placed on a flatbed for transport. A final analysis is expected to take weeks.
SAULT STE. MARIE -
It was such a beautiful spring day last Saturday in Sault Ste. Marie when my husband, Alan, and I took part in the Walk off the Stigma for We've Got This up at Sault College.
It felt amazing taking part in this first walk together with the group. We felt so welcome and we enjoyed ourselves and look forward to many more events this group does.
Deep down, spreading awareness is a strength and not a sign of weakness either. We are all whole and need to make people more aware and accepting, too. Therefore, starting small is an excellent idea and then take little steps. And once things start to grow, we will all grow together as one. Right now, we are a little seed, then we will sprout and then we will become a flower. Then, once we grow bigger, we will bloom. I am looking forward to many more events this cause/group puts on and my husband and I will be there to show our support. We accept everyone as a whole because we should not judge anyone.
Joanne Waller
Sault Ste. Marie
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European ministers said in a declaration in Tallinn on Friday that citizens and businesses should be able to "interact digitally with public administrations" by 2022. They also promised they would "take steps" to increase their citizens' digital skills, and asked the EU commission for digital skills initiatives by the end of next year. They noted action on the digital transformation did not require extra EU funds.
An overturned dump truck spilled gravel throughout express and local lanes in Newark Wednesday morning, causing 25 to 30 minute delays and closing two eastbound lanes on the I-78.
An overturned dump truck in New Jersey blocked two express lanes on the Interstate 78 Wednesday morning, causing an eight-mile delay on the expressway.
Gravel was scattered on the roadway across both local and express lanes, partially blocking the Exit 56-Elizabeth Avenue exit ramp from local lanes as officials investigated the scene just before 7 a.m. Only vehicles in the shoulder lane were able to get through.
Two eastbound express lanes on I-78 were closed as of 7:25 a.m., and drivers should expect eight-mile delays.
Officials are investigating the accident.
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History teaches that the ancestors of African Americans were violently taken from their homes and families in Africa. Millions ended up in America and were sold as slaves between the 16th and 19th Centuries.
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iTunes Movies U.S. charts for week ending January 28, 2018:
iTunes Movies US Charts:
1. Geostorm
2. Blade Runner 2049
3. American Made
4. Ghost in the Shell
5. Only the Brave
6. A Bad Moms Christmas
7. Dunkirk (2017)
8. The Foreigner (2017)
9. It (2017)
10. Thank You for Your Service (2017)
iTunes Movies US Charts - Independent:
1. Home Again (2017)
2. The Final Year
3. Wind River (2017)
4. Marshall
5. Please Stand By
6. Loving Vincent
7. Columbus
8. Kickboxer: Retaliation
9. Brad's Status
10. The Killing of a Sacred Deer
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In this short episode number 62, we do our regular check in with Henry Olsen, the Obi-Wan Kenobi of election analysts. We cover the fallout from the special election in House district 18 in Pennsylvania, how the tariff issue might play out, what to expect in the aftermath of the recent chaotic Italian election, plus a look ahead to November, including some of the key governor’s races like Bruce Rauner in Illinois. And finally, is there any hope for Republicans in California? To find out, you’ll have to listen to the end.
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The organization behind MyEtherWallet is planning to release an official version of its popular cryptocurrency wallet for iOS after Apple removed a knockoff that had been in the App Store for around a week.
The unofficial version of the open source software, which is used to hold ETH and other alt coins outside of bitcoin, got as high as number three in the financial section of the App Store thanks to a crypto boom fueled by the continued rise in value of bitcoin, which blew past $17,000 last week. The same wave saw Coinbase hit the top spot for overall downloads in the U.S..
The now-removed iOS app was priced at $4.99 and it had been downloaded around 3,000 times, according to estimates from Apptopia.
The good news for users of MyEtherWallet is that the company has plans to introduce an official app. A representative told TechCrunch that an iOS app is currently in development.
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Cressida Dick, the new Metropolitan police commissioner, speaks on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme on Tuesday morning. She says a gun would not definitely saved PC Keith Palmer’s life in Westminster on 22 March, because of the speed of the attack and people potentially obstructing the shot
A video has emerged online of some unknown persons pelting Stonebwoy with stones during his ‘Ashaiman to the World’ concert held last weekend.
Angered by that, he asks for gun (in Ewe) to shoot the people disrespecting him.
The concert was largely successful but has been embroiled in controversy after some people raised doubts about the claim by the ‘Falling Again’ act that he was targeted by some people who cut the tent he stationed in minutes before he was supposed to go on stage. His wife, Dr. Louisa Satekla was hospitalized because of the knife attack.
He questioned the reasoning behind the doubts saying he had no reason to engage in a publicity stunt after a successful concert via posts on his Social Media accounts.
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MUMBAI: The key Indian equity indices opened on a positive note on Thursday.
At 9.19 a.m., the wider Nifty50 of the National Stock Exchange (NSE) traded at 10,661.60 points, up 47.25 points or 0.45 per cent from the previous close of 10,614.35 points.
Similarly, the barometer 30-scrip Sensitive Index (Sensex) of the BSE, which had opened at 35,083.81 points, traded at 35,029.45 points (9.19 a.m.) -- up 123.34 points or 0.35 per cent -- from its previous session's close of 34,906.11 points.
The Sensex has so far touched a high of 35,152.17 and a low of 35,025.61 points.
The BSE market breadth was bullish with 870 advances and 438 declines so far.
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JERUSALEM, April 6 Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) signed a $2 billion deal with India to supply it with air and naval defence systems, a company official said on Thursday.
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WINCHENDON, Mass. (WLNE) — A driver had to be rescued from a Massachusetts pond after his vehicle took a plunge.
The Winchendon Fire Department says a man was plowing a parking lot in the town at approximately 4 a.m. Sunday when he saw the vehicle leave the roadway and enter Hunts Pond.
The witness called police telling dispatchers the car was still in the water with the driver inside.
“The guy was still in the vehicle and trapped, I live less than a quarter mile away, I arrived on the scene and the kid had just self- ejected and was sitting on the roof,” said the witness.
The car was in about 8 to 10 feet of water.
The driver is now home, uninjured but first responders say he would not have stood a chance if that plow driver had not looked up at the right time.
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Sudan's official news agency says archeologists have reopened burial chambers in an ancient pyramid north of the capital, Khartoum.
SUNA says Tuesday the chambers are located at a depth of 10 meters (about 33 feet) under a pyramid in the Meroe area. The UNESCO world heritage site is home to pyramids ranging from six meters (20 feet) to 30 meters (100 feet) tall.
It says archeologists from a Qatari mission discovered artifacts, including human and animal bones, inside the chambers.
The pyramids, with narrow bases and steep angles on the sides, were built by the ancient Nubian civilization between 720 and 300 B.C.
Qatar has pledged $135 million to renovate and support Sudan's antiquities.
Gold prices edged down on Tuesday as the dollar firmed. Focus shifted to the U.S. Federal Reserve which is expected to hike interest rates and signal three more increases this year Gold prices edged down on Tuesday as the dollar firmed, with focus shifting …
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A 31-year-old woman was banned from driving for six months last Friday at Craigavon Magistrates Court for a no insurance offence.
Lynsey Leonard, Garrymore, Craigavon, was also fined £200 and ordered to pay a £15 offender’s levy.
For not having a driving licence she was fined £100 and a £75 fine was imposed for not having a vehicle test certificate.
The court heard that on December 5 last year she was stopped at Carrigart and she said she didn’t have her licence to hand.
She was asked to produce her documents and a later check showed she had not produced her licence.
The defendant came to Lurgan police station and admitted that her insurance had expired prior to when she was stopped.
It also transpired that her licence had expired in 2014 and her test certificate in December 2016.
Mr Conor Downey, representing the defendant, said she was aware her licence had expired.
He added that she had made an application for a new licence but she knew she was going to be disqualified.
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Police in Ohio have urged residents in surrounding states to be on alert for a suspect who randomly shot and killed an elderly man then posted a gruesome video of the killing on Facebook. Steve Stephens, 37, is wanted on a charge of aggravated murder in the death of Robert Godwin Sr. in Cleveland. dailymail 4:02:00 PM CEST
Only a few active drivers have had consistent success at Bristol Motor Speedway and will surely aim to add to their win totals this weekend.
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A Campbell man has been sentenced to do time in a Federal prison for robbing two Valley banks.
Rickie Gonzalez, 52, appeared in U.S. District Court on Wednesday where he was sentenced to six-and-a-half years in prison for robbing the Huntington Bank Branch on Youngstown-Poland Road, Boardman and the PNC Bank on Meridian Road in Youngstown.
Both robberies were committed in April of last year.
The judge also ordered Gonzalez to take part in 500 hours of a drug treatment program, and pay back $1,880 taken from the Huntington Bank and $4,722 taken from PNC.
A second suspect in the PNC robbery, 56-year-old Michael Zarlingo of Struthers, has yet to go on trial.
During that robbery one of two suspects wearing ski masks and gloves remained in the lobby holding a sawed-off shotgun, while the other jumped over the customer service counter, forcibly removing money from an employee's hand before taking cash from the teller's money drawers.
RELATED COVERAGE: Youngstown bank robbery suspects nabbed at Mountaineer Casino
Gov. Brian Sandoval is encouraging all Nevadans to participate in Denim Day.
The annual event is a campaign against sexual assault and sexual violence and a demonstration of support for victims of those crimes scheduled for Wednesday.
He said he and his administration has supported Denim Day for several years.
Denim Day is social statement that stems from the 1999 case in Italy where a court blamed a young woman who was sexually assaulted because she was wearing tight jeans. Italian elected officials responded by wearing jeans in protest of that decision and denim has since become a symbol of the need to prevent sexual assault.
"Wearing jeans may be a small step for many but it means the world to so many others," said Sandoval.
Participants are invited to submit their pictures and join the conversation on Twitter by following #DenimDayNV or #DenimDay18.
HAMILTON, Ohio -- An inmate being held at a jail in Butler County jail on drug and theft charges died Monday after corrections officers found him unresponsive in his cell, according to reports.
Billy Hall, 31, was pronounced dead at Fort Hamilton Hospital after being found at about 8 a.m., WCPO Channel 9 reports.
The cause of death has not been determined. The Butler County Detectives Division and Butler County Coroner's Office are investigating, the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
The Dayton Daily News reports Hall had been in jail for about two weeks on drug, theft, and unauthorized used of a vehicle charges out of Hamilton County.
The city of Hamilton is located just north of Cincinnati.
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Osuna struck out one in 1.1 scoreless innings to complete his 30th save of the season in Monday's win over the Rays.
Osuna was called upon to get the final out in the eighth inning, but he still needed just 13 pitches to retire all four men he faced. He has now delivered three straight scoreless outings since his meltdown last week, and still owns a minuscule 0.86 WHIP to go along with a 3.24 ERA.
The Nairobi police County Commander Japheth Koome has denied allegations of the police using excess force and have involved KDF in handling the security situation in the country.
Addressing journalists in Nairobi Koome said the murder incidents reported in various parts of Nairobi are of police pursuing criminals who are purporting to be protesters.
Koome has asked politicians to be keen on their speech when addressing the public adding that action will be taken on anyone spreading sentiments that may trigger violence.
He has further sated that the police are on the watch and they will act vigilantly without fear or intimidation from anyone.
AP and WiG reports
President Donald Trump will travel to Wisconsin this week to speak at a local factory.
The White House confirms the president will pay a visit to Republican House Speaker Paul Ryan’s home state on Tuesday.
State Rep. Tod Ohnstad told The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel that Trump will visit the Kenosha headquarters of a tool manufacturer named Snap-on.
It will be the president’s first visit to the state since taking office. He canceled plans to visit the state earlier this year amid concerns about protests. Trump was last in Wisconsin in December on his “thank you” tour.
The president is also expected to travel to Atlanta on April 28 to speak at the National Rifle Association’s annual leadership forum. That’s according to the organization.
He pledged during the campaign to fight to protect the Second Amendment and was endorsed by the NRA.
Police: Man exposed himself to girl in Rogers Park
Police are searching for a man who exposed himself to a girl Friday morning in the North Side Rogers Park neighborhood.
Between 7:30 and 8:30 a.m., the girl walked past a building in the 1900 block of West Fargo where a man was standing behind the glass of the front door, according to an alert from Chicago Police. After making eye contact with the girl, the man pulled down his pants and exposed himself.
In a separate incident, the man made eye contact with the girl before putting his hand into his pants and “touching himself in an inappropriate way,” police said.
He was described as a white man between 20 and 30 years old, 5-foot-10 to 6-feet-tall, weighing between 170 and 200 pounds with short, light brown hair and a light complexion, police said. He was seen wearing a white or light gray T-shirt and black shorts.
Anyone with information should call Area North detectives at (312) 744-8261.
University chiefs are 'doubling' the cost of some courses and this has led to inflated pay packets, Lord Adonis has suggested.
The former Labour education minister said that no vice-chancellor has produced figures to show their university's arts and social studies courses, among others, cost £9,250 to deliver or that they are worth such a sum.
Speaking on BBC Radio Four’s Today programme, Lord Adonis said that when tuition fees were “jacked up” to £9,000, universities started to make a “big profit” out of the Government loans.
He said that “no vice chancellor has been able to produce figures to show that particularly the arts and social studies courses cost anything like £9,250 to deliver. But secondly that it’s actually worth that sum to the graduate.”
A woman was shot in the forehead during an apparent hold-up Monday afternoon, Feb. 13, 2017, in the city's Desire-area neighborhood, New Orleans police said. Officers investigating the shooting were seen Monday going in and the pictured house in the 3000 block of Metropolitan Street.
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Shimla: A mild earthquake hit Himachal Pradesh’s Chamba region, which saw quake for three consecutive days last month, a weather official said on Thursday.
“An earthquake measuring 3.1 on the Richter scale was recorded at 11.26 p.m. last night (Wednesday),” local Meteorological Office Director Manmohan Singh told IANS.
No loss of life or damage to property was reported. Singh said the epicentre of the quake was Chamba region, bordering Jammu and Kashmir. Six mild quakes hit Chamba for three days simultaneously from May 19, two on each day, triggering panic among the people.
Himachal Pradesh had suffered the most devastating earthquake in 1905 in the Kangra valley, killing more than 20,000 people.
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Darlene Leyba and Richard Lopez chat at a shelter set up at the Fullerton National Guard Armory during the rain storm on Friday, February 17, 2017. The winter cold-weather shelter program for the homeless at Orange County's two National Guard armories is set to close this weekend.
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Billionaires Bill Gates and Warren Buffett are best friends who share meals at McDonald's, goof around while mattress shopping and look to each for advice.
But the pair almost didn't meet.
On July 5, 1991, Buffett was visiting Washington state when he was invited to dinner with Gates' parents via a mutual friend. The friend teased the possibility that Gates himself might show up, according to Buffett, who told students the story during an event with Gates at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln's College of Business Administration in 2005.
Meanwhile, Gates protested his invitation.
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Roots brew:This one-man band plays original and classic old-timey roots, blues and Americana tunes. He uses a six- and 12-string acoustic guitar, as well as electric guitars, a cigar box guitar, banjo, mandolin and harmonica. He also sing and pumps a bass drum with his feet.
Next up: Hear Willie play 2:30-4 p.m. on the acoustic stage at Ferndale’s Brews, BBQ and Bourbon festival on Nine Mile, just east of Woodward. He’s one of many acts booked to perform Friday-Sunday on three stages. Naturally, the party also includes food, beer and whiskey. Visit brewsbbqbourbon.com for more info on the event, and sweetwillietea.com for music and more dates.
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EDMONTON - A 22-year-old pedestrian had earbuds in when he was fatally struck by an LRT train Friday, Edmonton police said.
The police major collision investigation section investigated the collision at 115A Street and 60 Avenue around noon Friday and determined the death to be "accidental," police in an email just after 3 p.m. Friday.
This is a very unfortunate accident and very tragic for his family, Sgt. Rick Evans of the major collision investigation unit said in a follow-up news release. Investigations reveal that after stopping for the eastbound train to pass, he didnt hear the westbound LRT when walking in the crossing and walked into its path.
It was reported by witnesses that the man was crossing northbound in a marked LRT pedestrian crossing, said police.
City buses replaced LRT service between South Campus and Century Park stations as officers investigated.
In 2017, it’s more important than ever to have a strong game plan when it comes to cyber security. A part of that puzzle is using a trusted VPN service that adds an extra layer of protection to your data, along with a host of other benefits. All of this, combined with recent legislative action makes it all the more important to find a service that fits your needs.
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Two comedy superstars were out on the town in Windsor Friday night.
Adam Sandler and David Spade were seen posing with staff at The Keg on Riverside Drive.
Both were performing at the Caesars Windsor along with Nick Swardson and Rob Schneider, for the Here Comes the Funny Tour.
Yes, as expected, she crushed it! 🙂
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New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says he’s “ashamed” that this country failed to help Puerto Rico recover faster from last year’s hurricane.
The Democrat made the remarks Saturday during a rally in the Bronx with Puerto Rico’s Gov. Ricardo Rossello.
The New York governor wants more government money to be allocated to fund the island’s recovery. Cuomo says Trump administration officials showed what he called “disrespect” toward the people of Puerto Rico for not helping out more after Hurricane Maria, which left much of the island without electricity.
Politicians at Saturday’s rally included U.S. Rep. Jose Serrano, who noted that Puerto Ricans didn’t need Trump to toss paper towels at people in need last October at a hurricane relief centre in the capital of San Juan.
About a third of Puerto Rico remains without power.
Stone was granted his release from Venice on Monday and remains on track to sign a two-year deal with the Hornets, Rick Bonnell of The Charlotte Observer reports.
The only thing holding Stone back from officially signing a contract with Charlotte was the clearance he needed from Lega Basket Serie A, so it's only a matter of time before the 28-year-old puts pen to paper. He last played in the NBA with the Raptors back in 2014 and will likely find himself at the end of the Hornets' bench this coming season.
“The top three all won in the Premier League on Saturday as Manchester City defeated Chelsea in the late game to reclaim the top spot that had briefly been taken away from them earlier in the day. Kevin de Bruyne smashed a stunning second-half strike past fellow Belgian Thibaut Courtois as Manchester City leapfrogged Manchester United on goal difference with a slender 1-0 victory. …” BBC
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LOS ANGELES—Marvel’s continuing space opera Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 has yet to hit theatres, but plans are already in the works for the third installment.
On Monday, James Gunn announced on Facebook that he would be returning to write and direct Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. Gunn also wrote and directed the first and second Guardians films.
The franchise stars Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista and features the voices of Bradley Cooper and Vin Diesel.
In his post, Gunn said that Guardians 3 will come after 2018’s Avengers: Infinity War and conclude the story of this iteration of the Guardians, helping to launch Marvel’s next 10 years.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 hits theatres on May 5.
The 2017 M&T Syracuse Jazz Fest is in the books, and it did not disappoint. Straying away from traditional jazz with the inclusion of legendary musician Todd Rundgren, while still keeping fans of the genre gratified with Ramsey Lewis, the free event at Onondaga Community College was a night to remember. Read J.T. Hall’s review of the concert here.
Each month for the past two years, a group from Sutton – Premier Realty has volunteered at the Surrey, B.C. Food Bank. They sort stacks of canned goods during four hour shifts.
“Our office got involved because it’s a very worthy cause,” says associate broker Shirley Whitters, a frequent volunteer. “We remain dedicated to this project because it feels good to know that we are helping people who are struggling to get back on their feet and are in need of some support.”
Typically the brokerage sends a team of 10 people. Shirley says this type of volunteer work is a great team-builder for the office and one she highly recommends to other businesses and social groups.
Sutton – Premier Realty also holds multiple fundraisers throughout the year for the Surrey Christmas Bureau.
COLUMBUS, GA (WTVM) – The Wright Legal Group is holding a press conference to update the status of the case concerning the Muscogee County School District’s disciplinary action against Reese Road Leadership Academy teacher, Tammy Carnley.
Mobile users click here to watch live at 2:30 p.m.
The Frazier’s and Harley’s are parents of students who heard their teacher use the n-word.
The incident happened at Reese Road on Sept. 1 and the families have retained Attorney Katonga Wright to help combat the disclipionary action that the MCSD announced on Friday, which does not include termination of her job.
“We are eager to find a reasonable solution that the parents feel will protect other students in the community from being exposed to hurtful and damaging words,” Attorney Wright said on behalf of her clients.
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COLUMBUS (AP) — One of the nation’s largest online charter schools says it will close within four months, in the middle of the school year, if Ohio’s efforts to recoup $60 million or more in disputed funding aren’t halted.
In a new court filing, attorneys for the Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow say the closure would affect almost 12,000 students and eliminate 800 jobs. ECOT’s lawyers are asking the Ohio Supreme Court to block the state from clawing back funding until the case is settled or to expedite hearing the case before the potential closure.
ECOT is challenging how the Ohio Department of Education tallied student logins to determine that ECOT should repay $60 million from 2015-16.
The state says ECOT could owe nearly $20 million more from 2016-17, though ECOT can appeal that finding.
The ship on which all five Sullivan brothers were serving during World War II has been found in the South Pacific Ocean.
The U.S. Naval Institute says the discovery was made on Saturday near the Solomon Islands. A research team funded by Paul Allen found the ship, more than 75 years after it sank.
The Sullivan brothers were from Waterloo and joined the Navy together in 1942. In November of that year, the USS Juneau was sunk by a Japanese torpedo, with all five brothers on board. In total, 687 crewmembers died, according to the U.S. Naval Institute.
Read more about the Sullivan brothers here.
PHILADELPHIA — B.J. Johnson scored 25 points and Amar Stukes added 20 and La Salle outlasted St. Joseph's for an 81-78 win on Saturday.
La Salle (10-13, 4-6 Atlantic 10) outscored the Hawks 13-7 in the last three minutes and Stukes put the Explorers up for good. Johnson and Pookie Powell made six free throws combined, and Taylor Funk and Shevar Newkirk each missed 3s for a chance to tie.
Right before halftime, following Pierfrancesco Oliva's 3, Johnson reeled off eight straight with a layup and two 3s in succession, Stukes added a layup and Powell made a pair of free throws and La Salle reduced its deficit to 41-38.
La Salle continued to chip away, tied it at 58 with Saul Phiri's two free throws and went up six with a pair of Jamir Moultrie 3s. Newkirk responded with back-to-back 3s to even it.
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Let the celebration begin as Grosse Pointe Woods-Shores first baseman Adam Ayrault gets the last out of the game, sending Michigan to the Little League World Series, beating Illinois 6-3, at the Little League Baseball Great Lakes Region Tournament championship game at Grand Park in Westfield, Indiana, on Aug. 12, 2017. (Photo: Daniel Mears, The Detroit News)Buy Photo
1 killed in attack on trade chamber in southern Turkey
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Officials say a gunman has killed the deputy head of a local trade organization in southern Turkey. The organization's president was wounded in the attack.
Gov. Omer Faruk Coskun said the attack occurred Tuesday in the Trade and Industry Chamber for the city of Osmaniye. The gunman, who has not been identified, was immediately caught.
Coskun said the motive of the attack was under investigation but appeared to be a personal vendetta and not politically motivated. Three prosecutors were appointed to investigate.
The victim died in the hospital. The president was not in serious condition.
A house is a building or structure that has the ability to be occupied for habitation by humans or other creatures. The term house includes many kinds of dwellings ranging from rudimentary huts of nomadic tribes to complex structures composed of many systems.English-speaking people generally call any building they routinely occupy "home".
The social unit that lives in a house is known as a household. Most commonly, a household is a family unit of some kind, though households may be other social groups, organizations or individuals.
The English word house derives directly from Old English Hus meaning "dwelling, shelter, home, house," which in turn derives from Proto-Germanic Khusan (reconstructed by etymological analysis) which is of unknown origin. The house itself gave rise to the letter 'B' through an early Proto-Semitic hieroglyphic symbol depicting a house. The symbol was called "bayt", "bet" or "beth" in various related languages, and became beta, the Greek letter, before it was used by the Romans.
All lanes of a major highway in metro Atlanta have reopened after a carpool lane of Interstate 20 buckled and broke apart.
Georgia Department of Transportation spokeswoman Natalie Dale says the lanes heading westbound reopened Tuesday morning, several miles southeast of downtown Atlanta. She said the buckled stretch of the interstate should be fixed by midday.
The 1-20 buckling Monday proved to be another headache for Atlanta area motorists already struggling with the collapse of an overpass on a key north-south route March 30.
DeKalb County Police spokeswoman Shiera Campbell says concrete was being pumped under the highway when a rupture forced the material upward.
A man riding a motorcycle in the carpool lane hit the rising pavement at high speed and was sent airborne. He was hospitalized with multiple broken bones.
AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) - Dallas Federal Reserve President Robert Kaplan said on Friday that he has grown more confident the U.S. central bank will need to raise rates three times this year.
“I think I feel more strongly that it should be three,” Kaplan told reporters in Austin, Texas, adding that employment data released earlier in the day was consistent with his views on the U.S. outlook.
April 13 Rexahn Pharmaceuticals Inc
* Rexahn announces 1-for-10 reverse stock split
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Rescue crews are searching the waters off Huntington Beach’s Tower 18 for a missing swimmer.
The man was swimming with another person when they got into the surf line and a large wave separated them, Huntington Beach Fire Capt. Carl Corbin said. The second man got out of the water, but the missing swimmer was not seen.
The man was reported missing just after 4 p.m.
Tower 18 is just south of Goldenwest Street.
Boats, Jet Skis, helicopters and divers are all helping in the search, Corbin said.
“The conditions are probably a little rougher than some days,” Corbin said, describing the waves and 3 to 5 feet and the conditions windy and choppy.
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More organisations guilty of child sex abuse will join the National Redress Scheme as early as today after the Catholic Church became the first non-government institution to officially announce it was signing up.
In a major milestone for the justice and healing process, the Church said it would finally opt in to the $4 billion scheme due to start on 1 July.
Around 60,000 sex abuse survivors would be given access to counselling and could be eligible for compensation payments of up to $150,000.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Adcare Health Systems Inc:
* Adcare Health Systems reports second quarter 2017 financial results
* Q2 revenue fell 12 percent to $6.3 million
* Q2 loss per share $0.10 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
April 24 (Reuters) - Hainan Yatai Industrial Development Co Ltd
* Says it appoints Zhang Jiayu as CFO
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BRIEF-Boom supersonic signs partnership with Stratasys to improve speed of development for supersonic aircraft
* Boom Supersonic says Co, Stratasys sign 3-year technical partnership to improve speed of development for supersonic aircraft with 3D printing Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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We are asking Tronc to voluntarily recognize the Chicago Tribune Guild and begin contract negotiations.
More than 85 percent of our colleagues have signed union authorization cards in support of the Chicago Tribune Guild. The 46-member organizing committee is drawn from all over our newsrooms, and the large number of signatures collected within days reflects that wide reach and our dedication.
Voluntary recognition would allow us to begin contract negotiations, saving the company the cost and inconvenience of a campaign and an election that will result overwhelmingly in our favor.
Please let us know by 11 a.m. on April 25 if Tronc will voluntarily recognize the Chicago Tribune Guild.
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Unlucky Dawn Butler was tasked with explaining what Keir Starmer’s proposals for “easy movement” of people means this afternoon, and she did not rule out it could entail unlimited number of EU migrants coming to the UK after Brexit. Speaking on the Daily Politics, the Shadow Secretary of State for Women and Equalities seemed unsure what Labour’s position on free movement would mean for migration:
“It means that… there has to be movement… well, that is something that he will then develop in terms of detail… we will need movement in people… we will need movement of people but it won’t look exactly as it looks now…”
Butler went on to say: “we never talk about caps on numbers.” Asked whether Labour’s proposals could mean an unlimited number of EU migrants coming to the UK, Butler said:
“I think to be honest that’s part of the negotiations… if we were round the negotiating table we could come back with more detail”
Meanwhile, the Labour manifesto opposes continued free movement. “Easy” movement not quite so easy…
A nationwide sex trafficking - or prostitution - crackdown led to more than 750 arrests in the days leading up to and including Super Bowl Sunday. Targeting the buyers, the "Johns Suppression Initiative" was the 13th operation that included law enforcement agencies across the U.S. We got a chance to ride along on a recent weekday, undercover sting with Reno police.
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The head of the U.S. House of Representatives’ Intelligence Committee said on Friday he had not read the underlying materials referenced in a memo he and other Republicans on the panel assembled alleging bias against President Donald Trump in the FBI and Justice Department’s Russia probes.
Representative Devin Nunes told Fox News Channel the committee had arranged with the Justice Department to allow a limited number of people to read the relevant documents as part of the panel’s own investigation into Russian meddling in the U.S. presidential election.
“I thought the best person on our committee was the chairman of the Oversight Committee, Trey Gowdy, who has a long career as a federal prosecutor, to go and do this. And then they, over a series of meetings, would come back and brief us, the committee members,” Nunes said.
It was closer than the Granbury Lady Pirates expected, but they eked out a five-set win over the Crowley Lady Eagles on the road Friday night.
The final scoreline was 26-24,19-25, 25-19, 22-25 and 15-13 in favor of Granbury.
The win moves the Lady Pirates to 8-1 in District 9-5A. That keeps them tied atop the district standings.
Paul and Virginia Fitzpatrick have announced the engagement of their daughter, Claire Celestine, to Daniel Patrick Lorusso, son of Cathy and Charles Lorusso of Ridgefield. Both are 2008 graduates of Ridgefield High School.
Ms. Fitzpatrick attended Merrimack College and is currently employed by Greenwich Payment Advisors as a client services manager working in Rye, N.Y. Mr. Lorusso graduated from Nichols College and works in Stamford for Indeed as a senior account specialist.
A fall 2017 wedding in Ridgefield is planned.
In the last 105 years only five people have held Senate seats in Mississippi. An open seat is rare. Joining us to talk about this Political Science Professor at Gulf Coast Community College, Brian Carriere.
May 30 (Reuters) - Lars Eller had a goal and set up two others to lead the Washington Capitals to a 3-2 win over the Vegas Golden Knights on Wednesday at the T-Mobile Arena and level the best-of-seven Stanley Cup Final at a game apiece.
The series between two teams bidding for a first Stanley Cup now shifts to Washington for games three and four on Saturday and Monday.
After a glitzy pre-game show worthy of a night out on the Strip, complete with Golden Knights fighting off invading hordes of Capitals, the real battle got underway with Vegas drawing first blood as James Neal rifled a wrist shot from the left faceoff circle past Braden Holtby.
But the Capitals would hit back with three straight goals from Eller, Alex Ovechkin and Brooks Orpik before Golden Knights Shea Theodore would close out the scoring.
The loss was just the second on home ice during postseason for the expansion Knights. (Reporting by Steve Keating in Toronto. Editing by Ian Ransom)
DCFS investigates parents after 1-year-old dies in Arlington Heights
State child protection authorities are investigating after a 1-year-old northwest suburban girl died at her home Saturday.
The girl was pronounced dead at 9:15 a.m. Saturday at a home in the 2100 block of South Goebbert Road, according to the Cook County medical examiner’s office.
A state Department of Children and Family Services spokesman said the agency is “investigating the girl’s mother and father for allegations of neglect.”
That investigation is pending, and DCFS has not had prior contact with the family.
Arlington Height police did not immediately respond to requests for information.
TODAY’S BOSTON MARATHON, FROM THE HERALD:
And here’s video: Marine Veteran runs Boston Marathon with American flag and inspires others.
UPDATE: A reader writes: “Btw: Staff Sgt. Jose Luis Sanchez was running for the Semper Fi Fund, supporting wounded vets: semperfifund.org.”
The former Executive Director of the Gladwin City Housing Commission has been charged with embezzlement.
Julie Ann Jarosiewicz was arraigned on Oct. 5 in the 80th District Court of Gladwin County following a Michigan State Police investigation.
She was charged with two felony counts of embezzlement related to her position when she was Executive Director.
Michigan State Police believe the embezzlement happened shortly after Jarosiewicz's appointment as Executive Director in July 2016 and continued until her resignation in June 2017.
The first count of embezzlement was by an agent or trustee between $20,000 and $50,000. The second count of embezzlement was by a public official for more than $50.
Both counts carry a maximum of 10 years in prison.
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Police Manhunt After Boy, 12, Sexually Assaulted In Willesden
Police are hunting for a man after a 12-year-old boy was sexually assaulted in north-west London.
The 12-year-old victim was approached by an Asian man in Park Avenue, Willesden Green on Wednesday 11th January shortly after school.
He persuaded the boy to go to a property in Griffin Close where he assaulted the victim.
The man has been described as Southeast Asian in appearance, aged in his mid 20s, around 5ft 4ins tall with a slim build. He was wearing a grey coloured beanie type hat, a light green coloured long sleeved top, grey coloured trousers and he was pushing a bicycle.
A 22-year-old man was arrested on 17 January. He was bailed to date in March.
Anyone that can assist police is urged to contact detectives on 020 8733 5009 or via the police non-emergency number 101, or by tweeting @MetCC. To give information anonymously contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit crimestoppers-uk.org.
FORT WORTH, Texas — American Airlines says a regional affiliate should run close to a normal operation Thursday after cancelling 2,750 flights in the past week because of a computer problem.
Spokeswoman Katie Cody said PSA Airlines stabilized its computer systems but faced delays getting planes and crews back in place. , According to FlightStats, PSA cancelled about 300 flights Wednesday.
Based in Dayton, Ohio, PSA is owned by American and operates many American Eagle regional flights, especially in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Cody said American has been rebooking stranded passengers on American and other airlines since disruptions started June 14.
She said there was a hardware problem in computers used to run crew-scheduling applications.
Regional airlines like PSA mostly operate flights between big cities and smaller airports using planes with fewer than 100 seats.
WASHINGTON, April 24 (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that foreign corporations cannot be sued in American courts for human rights abuses overseas, refusing to revive a lawsuit claiming Jordan-based Arab Bank Plc helped finance militant attacks in Israel and the Palestinian territories.
The 5-4 decision left in place a lower court ruling that had thrown out a lawsuit brought by some 6,000 plaintiffs, including survivors and relatives of non-U.S. citizens killed in attacks, filed under a 1789 U.S. law called the Alien Tort Statute that accused Arab Bank of being the "paymaster" to militant groups.
Only in recent years have plaintiffs sought to bring human rights claims under that obscure law.
(Reporting by Lawrence Hurley; Editing by Will Dunham)
CBJ — Via Rail is set to replace its aging trains with brand new ones thanks to an announcement by the federal government that it will help fund the endeavour.
Federal Transport Minister Marc Garneau made the official announcement in Toronto.It will impact the Windsor to Quebec City corridor in central Canada.
The national passenger service says it will launch a request for qualifications, followed by a request for proposals. It’s expected the new trains will be in operation within four years.
The funding was announced in the federal government’s last budget.
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NEW ORLEANS — Gulf Coast residents are bracing for a blast of wind, heavy rain and rising water as Tropical Storm Nate threatens to reach hurricane strength before a weekend landfall.
The National Hurricane Center on Friday issued hurricane and storm surge warnings for southeast Louisiana and the Mississippi and Alabama coasts. The storm is forecast to dump 3 to 6 inches of rain, with isolated totals of 12 inches.
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards declared a state of emergency and mobilized 1,300 National Guard troops. Some are heading to New Orleans, where summer storms have exposed problems with the city's pumping system.
March 19 (Reuters) - Prosafe Se:
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ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — An environmental group is asking regulators to take a closer look at the draft water quality permit for the proposed PolyMet copper-nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota.
WaterLegacy petitioned the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency on Friday to reject the draft permit, and if the agency doesn’t, to convene a “contested case hearing.” That’s a trial-like proceeding before an administrative law judge to resolve disputed issues of fact. The group says the permit lacks adequate safeguards to protect water downstream, in violation of federal and state law.
WaterLegacy and other groups petitioned the Department of Natural Resources last month for such a hearing on the project’s draft permit to mine.
PolyMet says it can operate the proposed mine near Hoyt Lakes and Babbitt without harming the environment while creating hundreds of jobs.
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ONE IS STILL FOR ALL: Panicked by extremism on the right and the left, too many of our thought leaders and institutions are apologizing for, or even turning away from, supporting free speech and the First Amendment. For the Fourth, FIRE wants to unapologetically remind Americans that free speech is, and has to be, for everyone—not just the folks we like.
April 20 Public Bank Bhd:
* Qtrly profit attributable 1.25 billion RGT
* Qtrly revenue 5.03 billion RGT versus 5.01 billion RGT
* Common equity tier 1 capital ratio 11.4 percent as at 31 March 2017
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The Pioneer Athletic Conference released its All-League girls lacrosse selections on Wednesday afternoon. Use the arrows to scroll through the selections, broken down by First and Second Teams.
First Team All-Liberty
Attack
Hannah Delahaye, Owen J. Roberts, So.
Amanda Diachynsky, Boyertown, Jr.
Kelsey Kilgallon, Owen J. Roberts, Sr.
Paige Tyson, Perkiomen Valley, Jr.
Midfield
Julie Byrne, Methacton, Sr.
Sydney Fox, Boyertown, Sr.
Eloise Gebert, Owen J. Roberts, Jr.
Kathryn Kelley, Perkiomen Valley, Jr.
Defense
Katy Benton, Methacton, Jr.
Kylie Cahill, Owen J. Roberts, Sr.
Kaleigh Gallagher, Boyertown, Sr.
Margaret Sell, Perkiomen Valley, Jr.
Goalie
Rachel O’Toole, Methacton, So.
China has criticized proposed U.S. investment controls as a violation of global trade rules and says it reserves the right to retaliate if they take effect.
The Commerce Ministry's comment Thursday came as the two sides prepared for weekend talks in Beijing on American complaints about China's trade surplus and Beijing's promise to buy more American goods.
A ministry spokesman, Gao Feng, said the White House proposal to restrict Chinese investment in the United States violates the "rules and basic spirit" of the World Trade Organization.
Gao said, "The Chinese side will carefully evaluate the U.S. measures and reserves the right to take corresponding measures."
× Nze’s career night leads Milwaukee over Green Bay 76-58
MILWAUKEE — Bryce Nze had a career-high 25 points on 11-of-14 shooting to go with 10 rebounds on Friday night and Milwaukee beat Green Bay 76-58.
Carson Warren-Newsome added 12 points and Jeremiah Bell scored 11 for the Panthers (13-13, 6-7 Horizon League).
Milwaukee led by double digits for the entire second half except once when the Phoenix (10-16, 5-8) trailed 34-25 on Khalil Small’s jumper in the first minute of the period.
Nze scored the first six points of the game and Milwaukee opened with an 8-0 run. Green Bay took its only lead of the game at 13-12 before the Panthers went on an 8-0 run and never trailed again.
Manny Patterson had 13 points and Small scored 10 for Green Bay. The Phoenix committed 20 turnovers and were outrebounded 38-29.
Photo courtesy of the Union Civitan Club Mrs. Barbara Rippy recently welcomed Dr. John Catalano, Acting Dean of USC Union, to the Union Civitan Club, and presented him with a framed picture of the USC Union Campus. Dr. Catalano recently spoke to club members about improvements to the USC Union campus, new academic and athletic programs, student housing and increased enrollment.
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CRESTLINE >> A 46-year-old woman was rescued Sunday by a sheriff’s helicopter after falling about 40 feet while hiking in the San Bernardino Mountains, authorities said.
Jessica Christenson of Long Beach was climbing rocks near Crest Forest Drive and Highway 18 when she fell, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department said in a news release. A rescue helicopter was dispatched at 9 a.m.
A sheriff’s air medic was lowered to Christenson, who was checked out before being put into a harness and hoisted back up to the helicopter, the release said.
Christenson was taken to Loma Linda University Medical Center with injuries that were not believed to be life-threatening, the release said.
Documentary examines struggle of Holocaust survivors to move on
LONDON, June 14 A documentary opening in British cinemas this week examines the challenges faced by Holocaust survivors in rebuilding their lives after enduring the horrors of World War Two and the Nazi concentration camps.
A prominent member of the presidential council of Libya’s U.N.-backed government in Tripoli has resigned.
Musa al-Koni’s resignation at a televised press conference Monday was the first such move by one of the nine members of the council, formed in early 2016.
Al-Koni, a deputy Prime Minister from southern Libya, cited the body’s failure to assert authority over state institutions or provide services to citizens as a reason for his resignation.
The U.N.-brokered body was created as an attempt to establish a unity government to end the chaos that has plagued Libya since the ouster and killing of longtime strongman Moammar Gadhafi in a 2011 uprising. Instead, Libya remains divided between east and west, with no effective government and rival factions and militias.
A local student from St. Jospeh's University was found dead in Bermuda Monday after he was reported missing Sunday morning. (Published 38 minutes ago)
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To help you prepare for the coming wildfire season, the Estes Valley Fire Protection District is hosting three slash drop-off events.
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The Long, Enduring History of ‘All Along the Watchtower’
A look at the many incarnations of one of rock’s most famous songs; from Bob Dylan’s original and Jimi Hendrix’s classic to beyond.
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We have an update on the new bike share program coming to Henderson.
The tourist commission says it should be in place by the end of this summer.
A total of 15 bikes will be divided up among three stations in Henderson.
Those who live in, or plan to tour Henderson, will soon have another transportation option.
The bike share program, which is an extension of the one Evansville Trails Coalition launched, will be hitting the streets in the next couple of months.
The station locations will be across from Field and Main Bank, Atkinson Park and Audubon Kids Zone. Users will need to download the "Zagster" app, and enter their personal information one time only — then they are ready to ride.
“I actually checked out a bike yesterday, and it took less than 30 seconds to get on the app, unlock the bike, and go for a ride,” Abby Dixon, Executive Director of the Henderson County Tourist Commission explained.
Dixon hopes the bikes will be ready by the end of June.
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Rich Brian celebrates the release of his debut album Amen with a performance on The Late Late Show with James Corden of the title-track and his track “Cold”. You can download his album Amen now on iTunes/Google Play.
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Spending a lazy morning burning through red-band trailers in front of your A/C unit seems like the perfect way to spend your Fourth of July anyway, but viewers who clicked on Sony Pictures’ Khali the Killer: Official Red-Band Trailer got more than they bargained for. First noticed by CBR.com, it seems the studio’s YouTube channel inadvertently posted the full feature-length version of the 2017 crime drama, which reportedly remained up for about eight hours. For those of us who missed out, the film is also currently available to rent on YouTube. According to IMDB, Khali the Killer features a compassionate East L.A. hitman who “decides to take one last job to help support this ailing grandmother’s end-of-life care,” and really, what’s a more appropriately American tale to watch today than that?
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Attorney General Peter Kilmartin is asking the state Supreme Court for a ruling on how long the term in office should be for East Providence officials.
According to a Hummel Report story published in The Providence Journal, an East Providence councilman with a criminal past is one of three council members behind an effort to double the board’s current two-year terms. If approved, that would eliminate Brian Faria’s need to run for re-election this fall.
Kilmartin says the city’s charter provides for four-year terms, but voters were told in 2014 and 2016 they were choosing candidates for two-year terms.
Kilmartin says he filed a petition with the court Tuesday to resolve the irreconcilable difference.
Faria narrowly won his seat in 2016 after his opponent didn’t make his record an issue.
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The opening matches of this year’s WINLOTT Super Six Windward Islands Under-15 50-overs Cricket Championship took place yesterday, when defending champions, St. Lucia and host St. Vincent and the Grenadines won.
St. Vincent and the Grenadines defeated Dominica by 5 wickets at the Park Hill Playing Field.
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The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has more than quadrupled its property portfolio after uncovering a scam it believes has fleeced the metro out of hundreds of millions of rands.
The extraordinary discovery comes after a land audit revealed thousands of “off the books” properties owned by the municipality all over the Bay.
Several municipal employees have been implicated in the scam.
The report was commissioned by mayor Athol Trollip three months ago‚ following a presentation by corporate services that outlined thousands of leases of municipal property which were unaccounted for.
Trollip‚ in turn‚ ordered a forensic audit into sub-directorates of both the corporate services and human settlements divisions.
The report delves into the sub-letting of commercial‚ residential and vacant land by the municipality‚ which it was unaware it even owned.
According to Trollip‚ the report will be given to the police for criminal investigation by early next year.
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Chandan Taparia, Derivative & Technical Analyst at Anand Rathi Securities told CNBC-TV18, " Indraprastha Gas (IGL) will be the first trade. The stock has given the highest daily close and added open interest by more than 10-15 percent. In the last series, we have seen rollover of 78 percent with the positive roll call. So, this stock may continue to head towards its new lifetime high. We are recommending to buy with a stop loss of Rs 898 for the higher target of Rs 945.""The second trade will be from the fertiliser sector - Tata Chemicals . The stock has seen open interest addition of around 9-10 percent with the rollover of 86 percent. It has recently given the break out above Rs 496-497 zone. So, recommending to buy with a stop loss of Rs 495 for the higher target of Rs 520," he said.
DOUGHTERY, Gerald L.; of Clarkston, MI formerly of Elmira, NY; January 1,2017; age 81; preceded in death by his wife Anna; father of Joseph (Sharon) Matkosky, Jo-Ann (late David) Whitaker and Laura (Phil) Gonzales; grandpa of Payton, Crystal, Tara (Suj), Jessica (Matt), Jonathon (Jessica), Nathan & Nicole; great grandpa of Leo, Justin, Madelynne, Christopher, Caylee & Nora; brother of Eddie Mike (Pat) Dougherty; preceded in death by his siblings Bill, Dennis, Sharon. Jerry served as a U.S. Marine and retired as a rural postal worker in Oxford. Memorial service Thursday 1:00 p.m. at Lewis E. Wint & Son Funeral Home, Clarkston where friends may visit after 12 Noon. Inurnment at St. Peter & Paul Cemetery, Elmira, NY. Memorials may be made to Disabled American Veterans. Online Guestbook www.wintfuneralhome.com
ELK HORN, MO: Betty L. (Alexander) Hagan Johnson, 86, of Elk Horn, Iowa, and formerly of Ridgeway, Missouri, passed away Sunday, April 2, 2017, at Cass County Memorial Hospital in Atlantic.
Graveside Services and inurnment will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 22, 2017 at Rose Hill Cemetery, Ridgeway, MO under the direction of Roberson Funeral Home, Bethany, MO. Online condolences may be left at www.robersonfuneralhome.com
Volunteers have been working through the night to do all they can to help those who lost their homes in the Grenfell Tower block fire.
At an impromptu donations point set up outside the Westway Sport and Fitness Centre where people are being given emergency shelter, people were unloading care packages including clothes and food for victims.
One volunteer Shabraz Hussain came all the way from Birmingham because he was "so saddened" and "felt so helpless" after seeing the tower block fire that he felt he had to do something.
He said: "I just felt this need to come down and do something about it. Whatever I could to support the people."
An Age UK volunteer, Elaine, echoed when she said: "This is one of those atrocities that I couldn't just sit back and do nothing."
American Airlines will launch a pair of direct flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Shreveport, La., and Toledo, Ohio, this summer.
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Trey Falwell talks on The Morning Line about exciting things happening at the university and the new arena to come.
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SAN FRANCISCO — Attendees at this year’s Vanity Fair Summit were given a preview of Steven Spielberg’s new Cold War thriller, “Bridge of Spies,” starring Tom Hanks on Monday night...
Hear from Bellator president Scott Coker, Chael Sonnen, Wanderlei Silva, welterweight champion Douglas Lima and title contender Lorenz Larkin during a special conference call that took place recently.
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Activists burned U.S. and Israeli flags in front of the American embassy in Jakarta in the fourth day of protests in Indonesia against President Donald Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
Several hundred protesters from an Islamic youth group rallied outside the embassy Monday, burning flags and images of Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu. It was a big drop from a weekend protest that attracted several thousand people.
Similar protests have been held in other cities around Indonesia, the world's most populous Muslim nation.
Indonesian President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo has strongly condemned Trump's move, which he described as a violation of U.N. resolutions.
Indonesia has long been a strong supporter of Palestinians.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf is trying to make the case for one of the biggest increases in his new budget plan, nearly 40 percent more for early childhood education programs.
Wolf sat on the carpet with more than a dozen children visiting his office Tuesday from a Harrisburg-area learning center that's accredited through Pennsylvania's pre-kindergarten program. Wolf says such programs pay huge dividends for children later in school and life.
Wolf's office says the extra $75 million he's seeking would allow more than 8,400 3- and 4-year-olds to enroll in high-quality pre-kindergarten programs that are subsidized for lower-income families.
Qualifying programs must meet guidelines for curriculum, teacher training, nutrition and class size, among other things. About one-fifth of the estimated 300,000 3- and 4-year-olds in Pennsylvania are in a subsidized pre-kindergarten program.
A new attraction is coming to south Mississippi.
Edgewater Mall announcing Sky Zone Trampoline Park will open at the mall in Spring of 20-19.
Christina Garcia tells us what you can expect inside.
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The Bengals have brought first-round pick John Ross along slowly this summer after he had shoulder surgery this offseason, but it looks like they are ready to start taking the remaining wraps off the wide receiver.
According to multiple reports from Bengals camp, Ross was in full pads and participated in 1-on-1 drills with cornerbacks and 11-on-11 full team drills for the first time this summer.
In addition to rehabbing his shoulder, Ross was also kept from attending most of the team’s offseason program because of the NFL rule requiring players to wait until their school’s term is over before they can practice. That left Ross with plenty to catch up on once the team gathered for work this summer.
Once he’s fully up to speed, Ross will try to use his speed in an attempt to find playing time in a receiver group that also includes A.J. Green, Brandon LaFell and Tyler Boyd.
Getting a permit in West Virginia just got easier. Governor Justice issued an executive order that deals with permits for projects that are considered economically critical. Those projects could receive a special certificate expediting the rest of the permitting process. Justice says the state has consistently ranked near the bottom for it’s regulatory environment, and it’s an area that needs improvement.
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, left, and Wayne Gretzky speak to the media before the Toronto Maple Leafs play against the Detroit Red Wings during the NHL Centennial Classic in Toronto on Sunday, January 1, 2017. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette TORONTO - NHL commissioner Gary Bettman and NHL Players' Association executive director Donald Fehr offered competing visions on the likelihood that NHL players will attend the Pyeongchang Games in 2018.
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Vancouver police have identified the victim of the city's third murder this year.
Maninder Singh Braich, 38, was severely injured in a house near Prince Albert Street and East 49th Avenue just after midnight on Feb. 9.
"He was rushed to hospital and died a short time later," said Vancouver police.
"No arrests have been made yet, but based on the investigation so far, detectives do not believe the public are at risk."
Police are looking to speak with anyone who has information on Braich’s activities on Feb. 8. Contact the VPD’s Major Crime Section at 604-717-2500 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
The baby's father assaulted his mother before fleeing with him in a car, police said.
A 10-month-old infant who was taken by his father in New Jersey Wednesday morning has been found safe.
Police said Reign Berry was found safe in Paterson a few hours after he was taken from his home by his 30-year-old father, George Berry.
The father, who violated a restraining order taken out by the boy's mother by kicking in the door to the home, is still on the lam.
Authorities said the man also punched the mother in the face before taking the boy and driving off in a Chrysler Town and Country minivan.
The van was also located. It's not clear where George Berry may have been heading.
An Amber Alert was issued for Reign Berry, but it has since been canceled.
Wed, May 30: There’s a sign campaign underway in the Halifax area informing people that 911 won’t direct you to the nearest location of an AED. Alexa MacLean has more.
Femi Fani-Kayode, former Aviation Minister, on Tuesday reacted to the killings of two Reverend Fathers, 19 others in Gwer East Local Government Area of Benue State by suspected herdsmen.
DAILY POST reports that Rev Fathers, Gor Joseph and Felix were on Tuesday killed after suspected herdsmen attacked the village.
Reacting through his Twitter handle, Fani-Kayode wrote: “This morning, Fulani militants slaughtered 11 worshippers and 2 priests during mass at Gwer East in Benue.
“It appears that the military carnage in Gwer West 6 days ago has further attracted Fulani militants to massacre and completely stamp out any form of resistance in the area.”
April 12 Cinderella Media Group Ltd
* Company entered into mou with vendor in relation to possible transaction
* Co proposed to acquire and vendor proposed to sell certain equity interests in target
* Target being Saimdang Herstory Co., Ltd. and Good People Co., Ltd. And vendor being Byeong Joon Song Source (bit.ly/2o5vW5X) Further company coverage:
BOSTON (Reuters) - A popular Fidelity Investments tech fund, whose manager left the company after being accused of sexual harassment, has retained a mandate to manage more than $2 billion for a New York state retirement plan.
The New York State Deferred Compensation Plan agreed to keep the Fidelity Over the Counter Portfolio as one of its top investment options, said David Fischer, executive director of the board that oversees a plan with about $21 billion in assets. Fischer said on Monday the selection of the Fidelity fund is still subject to negotiation.
Instagram continues to build on its popular stories feature with an update geared toward text-only stories.
Now stories can be published without a photo or video. Type mode allows users to create messages using a variety of typefaces and backgrounds.
Type mode can be accessed from the camera screen with an option under the record button reading “Type.” Simply select type mode and write a message.
From there, different text styles can be selected from the top of the screen. Text styles include options such as “Modern,” “Neon,” “Typewriter,” and “Strong.” Specific words in the message can be highlighted for added emphasis.
Select a background color after styling the text and the story is then ready to post. Here are a few examples:
The new text styles can also be applied when text is added to photos and videos. To start publishing text-based stories on Instagram download the latest update from your device’s App Store.
SEATTLE – Before noon had even rolled around Wednesday, accidents had claimed at least three lives and crews were blaming fireworks for several fires across Western Washington.
The Fourth of July is one of the busiest days of the year for first responders, and this year is proving to be no different. Check in here throughout the day for updates from across the region.
The possibility
The hope
And the potential
Of the world I leave behind
I can see.
I met with a young child recently. When asking about her relationship with a grandparent I asked what she enjoyed doing with her grandparent. She said “hang out”. I told her that was nice, and I hoped my grandchildren would one day say that about me. She looked me dead in the eye and said “they won’t”.
I am sure there is humor in there somewhere!
CINCINNATI — Bengals receiver A.J. Green says his injured right hamstring is feeling good, but he won’t play in the Pro Bowl.
Green severely strained the hamstring on Nov. 20 and didn’t play the rest of the season. He practiced without a problem and accompanied Cincinnati (6-9-1) to Houston for a game on Dec. 24, but the front office decided to hold him out.
Green said on Monday that his leg feels fine and he had no problems in practice leading up to the game in Houston. He says the leg doesn’t need surgery and will be fully healed in a couple of weeks.
He was picked for his sixth straight Pro Bowl, but says he won’t play because of the injury.
Police in New Hampshire found an array of drugs in an apartment during an investigation into the death of a 20-month-old child.
Police say two people have been charged with drug possession after Wednesday's discovery.
Authorities in Manchester say the toddler died on May 25, and they executed a search warrant that day as part of the death investigation.
Thirty-one-year-old Joshua Garvey and 33-year-old Christen Gelinas were each charged with possession of controlled drugs with intent to distribute. Police say they found heroin, cocaine, crack and suboxone that had an estimated street value of over $5,400. Garvey also faces bail violation charges.
Gelinas and Garvey faced arraignment Wednesday. It wasn't immediately known if they had lawyers.
There were no details on their relationship to the toddler or the child's identity.
The astronomically widespread popularity of Fate/Grand Order has continued to overtake the cosplay community as yet another breath-taking cosplay of the sexy Shielder has emerged, unsurprisingly utilizing the girl’s marvelous megane and making use of a cute outfit to appeal to otaku who love all things cute and frilly.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – A 9-year-old child was taken to the hospital after being hit by a car Friday morning in South Nashville.
It happened around 11 a.m. in the 2900 block of Anderson Road.
Metro police on the scene said the child was not wearing a helmet at the time.
The child was taken to Vanderbilt University Medical Center for treatment.
Additional information was not released.
Vermont State Police are urging snowmobile riders to wear protective gear after a snowmobile crash this weekend at Indian Massacre Road in Pownal. Officials say Elijah Dickinson had stopped to get off his snowmobile when Christopher Dickson ran into Dickinson with his snowmobile.
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Dec 10 (Gracenote) - Results and standings from the Bolivian championship matches on Sunday Sunday, December 10 Guabira 1 Oriente Petrolero 0 Jorge Wilstermann 0 Blooming 0 Nacional Potosi 1 Bolivar 1 San Jose 1 Sport Boys 2 The Strongest 6 Real Potosi 0 Saturday, December 9 Club Petrolero 2 Universitario de Sucre 0 Standings P W D L F A Pts C1 Bolivar + 21 12 6 3 34 24 44 ------------------------- 2 The Strongest 21 12 4 5 41 22 40 3 Jorge Wilstermann * 21 11 4 6 36 22 34 4 San Jose 21 10 3 8 30 23 33 5 Blooming 21 7 10 4 23 15 31 6 Oriente Petrolero 21 7 7 7 26 27 28 7 Club Petrolero 21 6 7 8 23 22 25 8 Guabira 21 7 4 10 26 32 25 9 Real Potosi 21 7 4 10 21 33 25 10 Universitario de Sucre 21 6 5 10 24 33 23 11 Sport Boys 21 5 5 11 21 39 20 12 Nacional Potosi 21 5 3 13 22 35 18 ------------------------- C - Champion + Added 2 points. * Deducted 3 points. 1: Copa Libertadores
April 13 Enterprise Development Holdings Ltd
* Offeror received acceptances in respect of a total of 113.4 million offer shares under offer, representing about 22.62% of entire issued share capital
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - China Digital Culture Group Ltd
* Qtrly revenue HK$81.5 million versus HK$64.1 million
* Do not recommend payment of a dividend for six months ended 30 June 2017
* Qtrly profit attributable to equity holders of co HK$21 million versus HK$14.6 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
April 12 Fiesta Restaurant Group Inc
* JCP Investment Management LLC says issues letter to chairman of Fiesta Restaurant Group
* JCP Investment Management says has aggregate ownership of about 8.7% of Fiesta Restaurant's outstanding shares
* JCP Investment Management - Nominated a slate of three individuals for election to Fiesta Restaurant Group's board Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
× Brave the cold for Snow Bikes and Brews Arctic Cruise Saturday
ROCKFORD, Mich. — Rockford and Cedar Springs Brewing Companies are hosting the Snow Bikes and Brews Arctic Cruise Saturday.
It starts at 11 a.m. at Rockford Brewing Company.
RBC will be hosting a brunch for riders and dollar off drafts.
At 12:30 p.m., the group will be riding down the White Pine Trail to Cedar Springs. The ride is 7.7 miles.
Cedar Springs Brewing will also have dollar off drafts as well for riders.
The event is free and for all ages and skill levels.
For more information, you can visit the even Facebook page.
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The Progressive Conservatives are asking the Ontario Provincial Police to investigate millions in ineligible expenses -- including scuba gear and raccoon traps -- filed by nine power generators in the province.
Auditor general Bonnie Lysyk reported last week that the generators claimed up to $260 million in ineligible costs between 2006 and 2015, though the Independent Electricity System Operator says it's closer to $200 million.
The expenses were claimed under a program designed to pay power generators for fuel, maintenance and operating costs when the IESO puts them on standby to supply energy.
The IESO has recovered $168 million of those billings that were deemed inappropriate.
Progressive Conservative Todd Smith has now written to the OPP to ask them to investigate, saying the abuses were so egregious that a second look by law enforcement is prudent.
The OPP did not immediately respond to a question about whether or not they will look into it.
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – The Komets had a rapid attack against Rapid City.
Fort Wayne’s Marc-Olivier Roy scored 15 seconds into the game and beat Rapid City on Friday night, 6-4. Cody Sol added a pair of goals for the Komets.
The Komets are back in action tomorrow night when they travel to Wheeling. The puck drops at 7:05 p.m.
Claude Puel sacked as Southampton manager
Claude Puel was sacked as Southampton manager on Wednesday after just one season in charge, the English Premier Club announced.
Puel, 55, took Southampton to a respectable eighth-place finish in the table and to the League Cup final where they were defeated by Manchester United.
“Southampton Football Club can today confirm that it has terminated the contract of Claude Puel with immediate effect,” said a club statement.
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Trump Administration Withdraws from UNESCO, Citing Anti-Israel Bias
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The U.S. announced Thursday that it is withdrawing from the U.N.’s educational, scientific, and cultural body (UNESCO), citing long-standing concerns of significant anti-Israel bias at the organization — part of a broader crackdown by the Trump administration against the bias that it sees as present throughout the U.N.
“This decision was not taken lightly, and reflects U.S. concerns with mounting arrears at UNESCO, the need for fundamental reform in the organization, and continuing anti-Israel bias at UNESCO,” the State Department said in a statement.
The decision comes after a series of anti-Israel decisions by the body, including accepting Palestine as a permanent member in 2011 and most recently in July declaring the Tomb of the Patriarchs – considered the second holiest site in Judaism after the Temple Mount – to be a Palestinian world heritage site in danger. – READ MORE
Aug 15 (Reuters) - Hua Xia Bank Co Ltd
* Says it gets approval to issue up to 40 billion yuan ($5.99 billion) financial bonds
Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2vXb2y7
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If you are not headed to New York for the Broadway play "Hamilton" anytime soon, this may be your next best bet in learning more about Alexander Hamilton. The Museum of World Treasures in Old Town is presenting two events this week focusing on Hamilton as a statesman and founding father of the United States.
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Ant McPartlin is stepping down from his current television roles for the "foreseeable future" following his arrest on suspicion of drink driving. The 42-year-old is said to have been involved in a collision with two other cars while he was driving his Mini in Richmond, West London, on Sunday afternoon. Stanley Johnson, a former contestant on I'm a Celebrity, has said he believes McPartlin will "come roaring back" given time.
(AP) — Travis Air Force Base northeast of San Francisco is locked down due to what the base calls a security incident.
The base issued a security alert shortly after 3:30 p.m. Wednesday asking people to shelter in place and to lock doors and windows.
Marie Lowe, a civilian who answered the phone at the base’s public affairs office, says details are sketchy and officials are investigating because they don’t know exactly what is going on.
Base officials asked on Facebook for the public to stay away to ensure emergency responders can do their work.
The lockdown comes on the same day that the base had been conducting security lockdown exercises, but officials say the incident is real and not part of the drill.
MAILSI-Azizullah Shah Tahir has been elected as Mailsi Press Club president unopposed here.
According to results, the other candidates elected unopposed are: Muhammad Yousuf Kamran has been elected as senior vice president, Atiqur Rehman, Mehr Muhammad Yameen, Ahmed Mursaleen, Rana Asghar, Shafiq Tahir, Khalid Mehmood as vice presidents, Syed Naveedul Hassan as general secretary, Rukhsana Ejaz as joint secretary, Ejaz Ahmed Bhatti as finance secretary, Imran Khan Bloch as secretary information and Allah Rakha as coordination secretary.
On the occasion, MNA Saeed Ahmed Manais, Agriculture Minister Naeem Khan Bhabha, Livestock Minister Asif Saeed Khan Manais, PTI MPA Jahanzeb Khan Khichi, Mailsi Municipal Committee chairman Tauseef Ahmed Khan Yousufzai and vice chairman Mehr Abdul Khaliq congratulated the elected candidates over their success and extended best wishes to them.
The rain showers this weekend are going to be on and off. More than likely, most folks will see some rain. We are going to see scattered showers and possible thunderstorms on Saturday. The models are not agreeing on where the strong storms will go on Sunday. The SPC (Storm Prediction Center) has the higher chance to our north. The latest run of futurecast brings some pretty heavy rain through late morning/early afternoon of Sunday.
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Slow Roll Buffalo’s Richardson to Riverside Ride will take place on August 14.
The ride will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Richardson Olmsted Campus, which is located at 444 Forest Ave.
It will include the northern part of the Elmwood Village, Riverside, Black Rock, West Hertel and Park Meadow. Streets included in the ride are Forest, Grant, Amherst, Tonawanda, Ontario, Hertel and Elmwood.
After the ride, an after-party with food, drinks and music will take place where the ride started.
Riders are asked to meet up at 5:30 p.m.
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Only in New York City would two street performers battle it out see who wins the crown of the main entertainer on the train that day. It’s almost uncomfortable to watch the clip until you realize the reason behind the foot fight.
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Very few family businesses can boast of three quarters of a century in business, but that's exactly what Johnnie Ganem's did Wednesday as it celebrated the 75th birthday of the oldest spirits store in Savannah.
From their location on Habersham Street, Ganem's became synonymous with old Savannah. Serving their famous garbage steak and hosting weddings, inaugurations and celebrity fundraisers.
Johnnie Ganem passed away in 1972, but his bride Louise is still a part of the operation which the family continues to operate the way Johnnie Ganem would have wanted.
“Basically did what dad and mom taught us: give good service, treat people right and they'll keep coming back and 75 years, we've proved it,” said Paul Ganem, now the owner of Johnnie Ganem’s.
Ganem's original location was a block away at the corner of Price and Gaston and opened in 1942.
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Ovie Okpare, Warri The Chief Edwin Clark-led Pan Niger Delta Forum has condemned the N29bn earmarked in the 2017 budget by the Federal Government to fight militants’ disturbances in the Niger Delta region, accusing the government of deliberately frustrating proposed dialogue with leaders of the region. PANDEF, an umbrella body of monarchs, leaders and stakeholders […] The post PANDEF says FG frustrating dialogue process appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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April 25(Reuters) - Zhongtong Bus Holding Co Ltd
* Says it changes accounting policy based on accounting standards for business enterprises
Source text in Chinese:goo.gl/MJfmdR
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Image copyright Geograph/Peter Holmes Image caption Arriva Trains Wales will be replaced by KeolisAmey as line operator in October
Services on the Conwy Valley line have been cancelled as more trains than usual need repairs at the same time.
Arriva Trains Wales says services between Llandudno Junction and Blaenau Ffestiniog have been stopped due to a lack of rolling stock.
Replacement bus services will run in both directions on Thursday to replace the 11 trains that operate on the 27-mile single-line service.
Arriva Trains Wales will be replaced by KeolisAmey as line operator in October.
ZEELAND TOWNSHIP, MI -- Two people were injured when a pickup truck rear-ended a minivan, according to the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office.
The crash happened at 9:58 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12 on I-196 near 72nd Avenue in Zeeland Township.
Police said 26-year-old Kai Licatesi of Holland struck the back of a minivan driven by 61-year-old James Coleman of Holland.
Licatesi told authorities he came on to the minivan too fast and could not stop.
Police said the force of the crash caused the minivan to go off the road and into a ditch. The vehicle hit a sign and a tree before coming to rest at the bottom of the ditch.
Coleman and his passenger, 63-year-old Linda Lockett of Holland, were injured and transported to the hospital in stable condition.
Licatesi was not injured.
Punahou is another beautiful Oʻahu place name that is often mispronounced. Punahou means “new spring.” When you say it don't drop that last vowel sound. Reshape your lips so you end up forming the last half of that “o-u” diphthong.
Betty takes us through her journey to a better smile with Mini Dental Implant Center Of Kansas City.
WASHINGTON (AP) Michael Flynn resigned on Monday, Feb. 13, as President Donald Trump’s national security adviser. Flynn said in his resignation letter that he gave “incomplete information” about discussions he had with the Russian ambassador to the U.S.
Flynn had said initially that there were no discussions of the sanctions slapped on Russia by the Obama administration for election hacking.
The Justice Department warned the Trump administration in the previous weeks that Flynn could be placed in a compromised position because what he was saying publicly about the calls differed from what was actually discussed.
Acclaimed Greek director Nikos S. Petropoulos has always regarded Giacomo Puccini's “Tosca” as a highly cinematic opera that could be seen as the precursor to the moving picture. In his production for the Greek National Opera, the setting is Rome in World War II, focusing on the element of violence and sadism. His innovative staging, along with the lighting, sets and costumes he designed for the production, are inspired by Italian neorealism. Shows at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC) take place on January 26 and 28, and on February 4, 6 and 9. The title role is performed by Cellia Costea, while Pavel Cernoch and Dimitris Paksoglou alternate as Mario Cavaradossi, and Dimitris Tiliakos is Baron Scarpia. Ticket prices range from 15 to 60 euros.
SNFCC, 364 Syngrou, Kallithea,
tel 213.088.5700, www.nationalopera.gr
Swan: Australia's great corporate tax heist
Once again Labor’s 2013 tax transparency legislation has proven that sunlight is the best disinfectant. Last week the ATO revealed that one in three public corporations paid no corporate tax in the 2015-16 financial year, echoing the results from the previous year and exposing the maliciousness of companies that engage in corporate tax evasion.
While there are legitimate reasons for some companies to pay no tax – operating at a loss, for instance – when companies like Chevron, Exxonmobil and Shell record a combined $13 billion in revenue but contribute precisely $0 in tax, it is clear that the Turnbull government is not interested in walking the talk on corporate tax responsibility.
President Trump tweeted upon arriving in New York on Monday night, as he prepared to stay overnight there for the first time since he took office.
Trump traveled to Manhattan after a brief visit to the White House, which is undergoing renovations while he vacations at his golf resort in New Jersey.
The native New Yorker said Friday that he had stayed away since January because he realized the impact of the street closings and other aspects of a presidential visit.
"I would love to go to my home in Trump Tower, but it's very, very disruptive to do," he said.
Protesters were awaiting the president's arrival Monday. Trump had taken a firmer stand earlier in the day on the white supremacist violence that wracked Charlottesville, Va., over the weekend.
But for many of the protesters, his remarks were too late, overshadowed by his statement on Saturday that "many sides" were responsible for the Charlottesville violence and his initial failure to name white supremacist groups as aggressors.
Iddings (shoulder) cleared waivers and reverted to the Panthers' injured reserve Monday, Joe Person of the Charlotte Observer reports.
Iddings was a long shot to land on the final roster prior to going down with a shoulder injury. He will be forced to spend all of 2017 on the IR unless he and the team can reach an injury settlement.
ST. LOUIS (KTRS) St. Louis Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying suspects who placed so-called card skimmers on ATMs at two local credit unions.
Police say the three suspects placed and retrieved illegal skimming devices on ATMs at the St. Louis Community Credit Union on Chippewa and the First Community Credit Union on Watson. The devices capture information on debit cards used in the ATMs. Anyone with information is asked to call Crimestoppers at 1 (866) 371-TIPS.
(Reuters) - The government of the western Canadian province of British Columbia said on Monday it would proceed with a large hydroelectric dam project already under construction.
Cancelling the Site C dam project would cause electricity rates to rise and cost C$4 billion ($3 billion), reducing room to invest in schools and roads, it said.
It raised the projected cost of the project to C$10.7 billion, up from a previous estimate of C$9 billion.
April 12 Crown Holdings Inc :
* On April 7, company entered into an amended & restated credit agreement for agreement dated December 19, 2013 - SEC filing
* Restated credit agreement provides for a $650 million dollar revolving facility, $700 million multicurrency revolving facility
* Credit agreement also provides for $50 million Canadian revolving facility, $750 million Term A loan facility, a EUR275 million term Euro facility
* Under restated credit agreement, facilities have a five-year term with a maturity date of April 7, 2022 Source text : (bit.ly/2oA20Df) Further company coverage:
An earthquake measuring 5.7 on the Richter scale jolted 122km WNW of Sola, Vanuatu at 02:21:32 GMT on Monday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The epicenter, with a depth of 20.37 km, was initially determined to be at 13.3869 degrees south latitude and 166.5373 degrees east longitude.
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Mercury
Venue: 73 Brighouse on Saturday, February 10.
Here’s an opportunity to see one of the world’s most authentic Queen and Freddie Mercury tribute bands. Mercury has been touring for 15 years now with Joseph Lee Jackson as Freddie and Glen Scrimshaw as Brian May. In 2010 Freddie’s mum Jer Busara said: “Freddie was an original. He and Queen were the best. But now, in this new century, Joseph, Glen and Mercury are the next best thing”. That is some accolade. Most recently the band played a tribute gig to Freddie in front of his family and Brian May.
More info: 01484 720058.
When you think of Minneapolis music venue First Avenue, comedian Kevin Hart isn’t exactly the first person who comes to mind. Kevin Hart Presents: Hart of the City, which airs on Comedy Central, follows Hart during a stand-up circuit in cities across America. The Twin Cities were recently featured on season two of the show. […]
PARIS, March 31 France's financial prosecutor confirmed on Friday that it had carried out raids and conducted interviews as part of an international tax evasion probe carried out by the Eurojust organisation.
The financial prosecutor's office added in a statement that some 25 agents were working on the case. Its statement did not identify the names of any companies or individuals being probed.
(Reporting by Sudip Kar-Gupta; Editing by Leigh Thomas)
Full-year sales volumes have been raised to 415 - 425 MBoe/d, up nearly 5 percent from last year, after adjusting for 2016 divestment impacts. Volumes from the announced Clayton Williams Energy acquisition are included in the Company's total beginning with expected closing in the second quarter of 2017.
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Gardaí are investigating a burglary at a housing estate in Portarlington.
Gardaí say the crime took place sometime between 8pm Wednesday, October 4 and 7am on Thursday, October 5 at Kilmalogue Downs. Details have yet to be released on the extent of the theft.
If you think you can help Gardaí with their inquiries contact them in Portarlington or Portlaoise at 057 8674100 or any garda station.
March 30 Japan Asset Marketing Co Ltd:
* Says it will sell a property located in Kanagawa prefecture, Japan, on May 15
* To record about 1.8 billion yen gain on sales of fixed asset as extraordinary profit for fiscal year ending May 2017
Source text in Japanese: goo.gl/Pgmzeq
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The son of the Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi has died in a suicide attack mission in the city of Homs in western Syria, according to the IS media al-Nashir News.
Posting the photograph of a young boy, purportedly Hudhayfah al-Badri, al-Baghdadi’s son, the outlet said he lost his life in an operation against the Russian forces deployed in Homs and the Syrian government forces, referred to as Nusayriyyah by IS.
“Hudhayfah al-Badri (may Allah accept him), the son of the Caliph (may Allah safeguard him), was killed in an inghimasi [suicide] operation against the Nusayriyyah and the Russians at the thermal power station in Homs Willayah,” the news outlet reported.
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FRESNO (AP) — The Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks announced a body believed to be that of a missing High Sierra climber has been recovered.
The Fresno Bee reports rescue personnel found the remains of a climber Saturday near the base of Thunderbolt Peak, on the Inyo National Forest side of the border with Kings Canyon National Park.
Confirmation of the identity of the body is pending, but the Park Service says the body is believed to be that of Thomas Fennessy, who was last seen Wednesday at Sam Mack Meadow in Inyo National Forest.
Fennessy’s goal was to complete the Thunderbolt Peak to Mount Sill Traverse, which is the border between Inyo National Forest and Kings Canyon National Park.
Fennessy was reported missing Thursday, after he failed to return.
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Jaipur: Gujarat Fortunegiants beat Jaipur Pink Panthers 29-23 in the first inter-zone wildcard match of Pro Kabaddi League Season 5, here today.
It was a closely-fought encounter but Gujarat held their nerves as they inflicted an all out in the 39th minute to win the match.
Chandran Ranjit scored seven raid points for Gujarat Fortunegiants. Jaipur's strong point, their defence, fluffed their lines at crucial moments as they suffered another defeat.
Gujarat Fortunegiants are top of the table in Zone A with 72 points from 19 matches. Jaipur Pink Panthers are fifth with 45 points from 16 matches.
LOS ANGELES:- Drake has branded his Coachella accommodation as ‘’the most offensive place’’ he has ever stayed in as he accused The Madison Club of ‘’racial profiling’’. The 30-year-old rapper surprised revellers at the three-day music festival in California over the weekend as he made a special appearance during Future’s set on Saturday night. But although he spent the weekend enjoying the festival, he wasn’t so pleased with his accommodation as he took to Instagram on Monday to slam The Madison Club, accusing them of ‘’racial profiling’’.
Next to a picture of the luxury location’s logo, the ‘One Dance’ hitmaker wrote: ‘’The most offensive place I have ever stayed at in my life with staff who pick and choose who they are going to accommodate based on racial profiling #Coachella (sic)’’
HASSAN SHAM CAMP, Iraq (AP) — The United Nations says it’s temporarily pausing aid operations to neighborhoods in the eastern half of the Iraqi city of Mosul as attacks by the Islamic State group continue to inflict heavy civilian casualties there.
Lise Grande, the U.N. Humanitarian Coordinator for Iraq, says “the United Nations agencies made the decision that until security improves, it will be difficult for us to provide assistance.”
She spoke during a visit to a camp for Iraqis displaced from Mosul on Wednesday.
While Mosul’s eastern half was declared “fully liberated” last month, some neighborhoods continue to be hit by attacks claimed by IS.
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The pause in aide comes as Iraqi forces are moving into positions ahead of an anticipated assault on Mosul’s western half that is still firmly under IS control.
RSS worker shot dead in Uttar Pradesh’s Firozabad (Representational Image)
A 34-year-old RSS worker was shot dead by two unidentified, bike-borne assailants, in the Uttar area here, police said today. The assailants opened fire at Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) worker Sandeep Sharma in a lane at Daya Nagar last night, they said. Sharma was rushed to a hospital in a serious condition, where doctors declared him “brought dead”, police officials said adding the body was sent for post-mortem.
UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed grief and announced an ex-gratia of Rs five lakhs to the kin of the deceased and another Rs five lakh from the ‘Mukhyamantri Kisan Ayam Sarvhit Bima Yojna’, a government spokesman said in Lucknow. The chief minister also directed a thorough probe into the incident and sought strong action against the culprits, the spokesman said. No arrest has so far been made, police said.
Any deal that the Pistons would be expected to make this summer would most likely be to improve their draft position. Among the possible trade packages that would include bigger pieces such as Reggie Jackson or Andre Drummond , Stanley seems like the most obvious piece to help push a deal along.
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Five-time Paralympic champion Ellie Simmonds tells BBC Sport how she "hated swimming" and took time out of the sport to rediscover her love for it.
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We're excited to welcome MobCraft Beer back to our newly remodeled Sundeck for our final #BeerTasting of the season! Join us from 3 PM - 6 PM on Friday, August 3rd for a complimentary beer tasting hosted by MobCraft!
Aug 15 (Reuters) - Propertylink Group:
* Sees FY18 distributable earnings per security of 8.5 to 8.7 cents
* Sees FY18 distribution per security of 7.1 to 7.3 cents
* FY total comprehensive income was $87.2 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
NEW YORK (AP) --
Technology stocks are leading U.S. indexes sharply lower in midday trading as Facebook falls.
Facebook sank 7.5 percent in heavy trading Monday following reports that a company employed by the Trump campaign improperly obtained data on tens of millions of users.
Other tech companies also fell. Google's parent company Alphabet fell 3.5 percent and Twitter lost 3.1 percent.
Stewart Information Services jumped 9 percent after the title insurance and real estate services company said it will be bought by Fidelity National Financial.
The S&P 500 fell 40 points, or 1.5 percent, to 2,710.
The Dow Jones industrial average lost 324 points, or 1.3 percent, to 24,625. The Nasdaq fell 174 points, or 2.3 percent, to 7,307.
Bond prices rose. The yield on the 10-year Treasury fell to 2.83 percent.
The Government Employee Medical Scheme (GEMS) has denied TimesLIVE reports that it allowed communication staff working at public relations firm Martina Nicholson Associates to give medical education under their online advice column titled Dr Joe.
It has also launched an investigation into the claim‚ it said on Friday.
Dr Joe was an online service for members of the medical aid who wanted to discuss health concerns with a doctor.
On Monday 26 September‚ The Times newspaper and TimesLIVE online ran an article quoting former employees of Martina Nicholson Associates‚ who said they answered questions sent to Dr Joe with Google's help and without a doctor's advice. The column is no longer available on the GEMS website.
Afternoon storms are a possibility this Fourth of July for the Detroit metro area. Wochit
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The agent of AC Milan striker Nikola Kalinic confirmed that the Croatian doesn’t want to leave the San Siro in the summer. “The season was not positive but Nikola wants to remain at the club”, Tomislav Erceg told Radio Kiss Kiss on Wednesday evening. AC Milan will only take a decision about the future of Kalinic after the World Cup but it is believed that the rossoneri would be open to sell the former Fiorentina striker for a fee close to € 20/25 million.
A general view of the entrance of the international gene bank Svalbard Global Seed Vault , outside Longyearbyen on Spitsbergen, Norway, on February 29, 2016. Deep in the bowels of an icy mountain on an island above the Arctic Circle between Norway and the North Pole lies a resource of vital importance for the future of humanA kind.
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There will also be food and activities for kids. (Source: Hopewell Downtown Partnership)
The Academy Award-winning film "Coco" will be shown free in Hopewell for Cinco de Mayo.
The Hopewell Downtown Partnership will screen the movie at 8:30 p.m. with children’s activities beforehand at City Park.
A bounce house and yard games will be part of the event as well as food trucks by Sweet Frog and Lammar Marie’s Gourmet Popcorn.
The event is free, but those planning to attend need to RSVP online.
"Coco" is based on the Mexican holiday Day of the Dead, which corresponds with Halloween.
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A Delta Airlines flight diverted to Tulsa after a disturbance just before noon on Wednesday.
Police and security officers met the plane when it arrived at the gate and a witness said a man was taken into custody.
According to FlightAware.com, it was Delta flight 1156, a Boeing 737 en route from Portland to Atlanta. It landed in Tulsa at about 11:30 a.m.
A Yokohama man was arrested Monday for allegedly driving his car into a police cruiser parked in front of the Diet on New Year’s Eve.
“I wanted to ram the car into the place where it would have the biggest impact,” the 35-year-old man, whose name was not released, was quoted as telling the police.
His head was injured in the incident and he was hospitalized. No one else was hurt.
Investigators are questioning his motive and his state of mind.
According to the police, the man’s car struck the police cruiser at around 7:40 p.m. Saturday.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jimmy Kimmel held his baby son as he returned to his late-night show after a week off for the boy's heart surgery.
Kimmel was crying from the first moment of his monologue Monday night as he pleaded with Congress to restore and improve children's health coverage, a cause he has championed since his son Billy was born with a heart defect in April.
Billy needed one surgery just after his birth and had a follow-up operation last week.
Kimmel kept up his ardent advocacy Monday night, urging Congress to restore the Children's Health Insurance Program, which has been left unfunded and stuck in a political stalemate since September.
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Kimmel said it's "disgusting" that Congress is putting tax cuts for millionaires ahead of the lives of children.
MEXICO CITY Feb 13 Shares in airline Grupo Aeromexico jumped more than 16 percent on Monday after Delta said it intended to acquire up to an additional 32 percent of the Mexican carrier's shares.
Scotland County got the basketball season off to a flying start, literally, on Tuesday night in the opening round of the Novinger Tourney. Matthew Woods punctuated a huge first quarter versus Newtown-Harris with a two handed slam dunk on the fast break as the Tigers easily rolled to the 64-18 victory.
Woods had eight first period points as the Tigers jumped out to the 21-6 lead.
Jared Dunn and Lane Pence each had a pair of field goals in the second period as Scotland County extended the margin to 37-10 at the intermission.
Will Fromm took over in the third quarter, scoring nine of his game-high 17 points as the Tigers grew the lead to 54-18.
SCR-I outscored Newtown-Harris 10-0 in the final eight minutes with a running clock to post the 64-18 win.
Joining Fromm in double digits were Dunn and Pence both with 10 points, as Scotland County improved to 1-0 on the year.
Paige is now in the fold. Get an INSIDE LOOK at how Philip and Elizabeth's daughter is growing from normal American teen to Soviet spy.
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US State Department spokesperson Heather Nauert has stated that the US supports free, fair, transparent and accountable elections in Pakistan.
“I’m not aware if we would send any observers on the ground. We tend to support international organisations that do participate as observers,” said the spokesperson during a press briefing on Tuesday.
Nauert added that Washington along with other international partners fully support Pakistan’s implementation of its 2017 electoral reforms law.
“My understanding is that this is the first time that law will actually be put into effect for these elections”, she said. Washington is hopeful that the new comprehensive and transparent legal framework will facilitate the peaceful transfer of civilian power to the next democratically elected government in Pakistan, stated the State Department spokesperson.
BERLIN (AP) — German authorities say they have raided the apartments of four Islamic clerics suspected of spying on opponents of the Turkish government.
The federal prosecutors’ office said the Wednesday morning raids in the states of North Rhine-Westphalia and Rheinland-Palatinate were carried out to collect evidence; no arrests were made. The unidentified targets are suspected of spying on supporters of U.S.-based cleric Fethullah Gulen, who is accused by the Turkish government of orchestrating a July 15 coup.
Prosecutors say the four men were affiliated with the DITIB, the union of Turkish-Islamic cultural organizations in Germany, but refused to give further details.
An Austrian lawmaker this week said information indicates Turkish diplomatic offices around the world are gathering information to try to undermine organizations loyal to Gulen, who denies involvement in the coup.
A teenaged boy has been charged with attempted murder following an apparent shooting in Brookside on New Year's Eve. A teenaged boy has been charged with attempted murder following an apparent shooting in Brookside, on the Burin Peninsula, on New Year's Eve.
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1. See an alleyway in the Loop turn into a dance party and performance art space at ACTIVATE. It’s happening from 5 to 10pm at the Sullivan Center Alley.
2. Head to the Millennium Park Summer Music Series tonight at 6:30pm. Tonight’s performers are No BS! Brass Band, a 13-part funk and jazz band.
3. Bring a picnic out to Ravinia to see Brazilian singer Seu Jorge play an acoustic tribute to David Bowie tonight at 8pm. Tickets start at $27.
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DUBUQUE, Iowa (AP) — A 20-year-old man has pleaded not guilty to charges that he drove onto and damaged the Iowa baseball field made famous by the 1989 "Field of Dreams" movie.
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The Telegraph Herald reports that Austin Pape, of Dyersville, entered a written plea before his arraignment scheduled for Monday in Dubuque. Investigators say Pape has acknowledged driving onto the field Jan. 22, and his attorney has said Pape will work with prosecutors on a resolution.
Court records say the owner estimated the damage at more than $5,500. The vehicle left deep gashes in the field and damaged sprinklers.
The field sits 2 miles outside Dyersville — 142 miles northeast of Des Moines. Thousands of people visit the property, running around the bases and walking to the surrounding cornfields.
Information from: Telegraph Herald, http://www.thonline.com
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April 24 (Reuters) - U.S. stock indexes opened higher on Tuesday, helped by strong results from Verizon and Caterpillar as well as gains in technology stocks.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 131.25 points, or 0.54 percent, at the open to 24,579.94.
The S&P 500 opened higher by 10.51 points, or 0.39 percent, at 2,680.80. The Nasdaq Composite gained 32.17 points, or 0.45 percent, to 7,160.77 at the opening bell. (Reporting by Sruthi Shankar in Bengaluru; Editing by Shounak Dasgupta)
Winning numbers drawn in 'Win 4 Midday' game
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday afternoon's drawing of the New York Lottery's "Win 4 Midday" game were:
3-5-9-1, Lucky Sum: 18
(three, five, nine, one; Lucky Sum: eighteen)
The California Senate on Monday approved more than $900 million worth of road and train projects that were promised to lawmakers in order to secure their support for a hike in gas taxes and vehicle fees. The promised funding for projects in the Central Valley and Riverside County was integral to the tax hike's razor-thin approval earlier this month.
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Bills veteran running back Reggie Bush is drawing a lot of talk on social media, but for the wrong reasons.
Bush entered Sunday’s Week 17 matchup against the Jets in need of a few yards to get out of the hole he was in, and unfortunately, he got none.
That fail resulted in him finishing with minus-3 yards (on 12 carries), which resulted in him becoming the first non-QB with 10+ carries to finish a season with negative rushing yards (since 1970).
That’s pretty bad, and he can’t even blame the Kardashian Curse for it. There are no excuses. It’s highly unlikely that Bush will be back in Buffalo next season.
Trump Administration Reverses Obama-Era Affirmative Action In Schools The White House is withdrawing Obama-era guidance documents that encouraged schools and colleges to promote racial diversity through their admissions process.
The independent senator from Vermont will be joined by Democratic national chairman Tom Perez at the event Tuesday night. Their appearance is part of a national tour called "Come Together and Fight Back."
Their visit comes as Democrats are trying to rebound from a series of election losses in Kentucky. Republicans hold both U.S. Senate seats from Kentucky, all but one of the state's congressional seats and the governorship. The GOP controls the state legislature, and Republican President Donald Trump easily carried Kentucky last year.
Owensboro Police had to block the exit ramp of the bypass onto Frederica Street Friday afternoon.
The Hazardous Device Unit was called to the Goetz Drive Super 8 motel to remove a suspicious device.
The ramp is now back up.
The suspicious item was rendered safe.
Police would not say what the item was.
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Chisitu Primary School, which was closed indefinitely three months ago due to teachers’ harassment by the community is set to reopen tomorrow.
Eastern Province Education Officer Allan Lingambe revealed this to Breeze News in an interview.
Dr. Lingambe says that seven new teachers and a new head teacher have been mobilized to take up the job at Chisitu Primary School.
He says that following a fruitful meeting organized by Chief Chanje, the Mayor and the community, the ministry is happy to say that the school will be opened on Monday.
Dr. Lingambe says the onus is now on the community to take care of the new team of teachers and the head teacher.
He commended the community for taking up the challenge to clean up the school surrounding and engage a security guard in the absence of the school authorities.
And Dr. Lingambe explained that the two teachers that are at Chisitu School are serving suspension and will be moved to pave way for the new team.
NEW YORK — The 25th anniversary of Steven Spielberg's "Schindler's List" and the 35th anniversary of Brian De Palma's "Scarface" will be celebrated with reunion screenings at the Tribeca Film Festival.
The New York festival announced Monday that Spielberg will join Liam Neeson, Ben Kingsley and Embeth Davidtz for a post-screening conversation April 26 at the Beacon Theatre. The "Scarface" event will reunite De Palma, Al Pacino and Michelle Pfeiffer on April 19 at the Beacon Theatre.
The festival will also host an anniversary screening of 1992's "In the Soup," an acclaimed independent film directed by Alexandre Rockwell. The largely forgotten release, starring Steve Buscemi and Seymour Cassel, has been restored following a Kickstarter campaign to repair the remaining, damaged print.
Also slated for on-stage interviews at Tribeca are Bradley Cooper, Jamie Foxx, Spike Lee and Alec Baldwin.
The festival runs April 18-29.
The Washington County Planning Commission will hold a special meeting on Thursday, August 17, at 5 p.m. at the Washington County Board of County Commissioners Board Room.
Agenda: Click Here
A routine traffic stop in central Alberta led to a cocaine and methamphetamine seizure worth over $80,000 last week, according to police.
On Dec. 8, a Blackfalds RCMP member stopped a vehicle on Highway 2 near 67 Street. Police said the driver was pulled over after travelling “at a high rate of speed” and changing lanes without signalling.
READ MORE: Alberta man charged after police pursuit, officers sprayed with bear spray
When the officer searched the driver and the vehicle, a gun, cash and cellphone were also found.
Darryl Betts, 29, is facing four charges, including possession for the purpose of trafficking and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.
READ MORE: RCMP arrest ‘dangerous’ carjacking suspect after he evaded police on snowmobile
Betts was released on $10,000 cash bail and is scheduled to be in court again in January.
April 13 PSG Konsult Ltd:
* Reviewed preliminary financial results for the year ended Feb. 28, 2017
* FY core revenue up 13 pct
* FY recurring headline earnings per share up 16 pct
* Dividend per share up 16 pct
* Final gross dividend of 10.2 cents per share (2016: 8.8 cents per share) from income
* Confident that it will continue to build its client franchise despite uncertain market outlook, volatility in investment markets Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom: +91 806 749 1136)
Katy Perry Still Ridin' Orlando Bloom
Katy Perry Is Still Ridin' Orlando Bloom
EXCLUSIVE
Katy Perry didn't need an Uber to get to Saturday night's Ed Sheeran concert in L.A. ... she got a lift from ex-BF Orlando Bloom.
Looks like the break is over for the ex-couple who attended Sheeran's concert at the Staples Center ... the first time they've been spotted out since calling it quits in March after a year of dating.
Katy said the breakup was amicable and she's been linked to other guys, namely Rob Pattinson with whom she had dinner with last week.
As they say ... old flames die hard.
VAUGHAN, Ont. — Recipe Unlimited Corporation will eliminate plastic straws from its 19 restaurant brands including Swiss Chalet, Harvey's, Kelsey's and East Side Mario's.
The restaurant giant formerly known as Cara Operations will start phasing out its plastic straws in August.
Recipe Unlimited says it will dump plastic straws because of their impact on the environment and wildlife and the company's commitment to recyclable materials.
It hopes to offer paper straws in all of its restaurants by the end of March 2019.
Police have road blocked from 192 to 184 Street
A vehicle has struck a power pole on 16 Avenue, just east of 184 Street. (Aaron Hinks photo)
Police have closed 16 Avenue between 192 and 184 Streets due to a crash.
A witness at the scene said a vehicle has struck a power pole, causing it to lean over the typically busy thoroughfare. Crews are working to deal with downed power lines, the witness added.
The crash occurred just east of 184 Street.
Motorists are being advised to take either 24 or 32 Avenue.
More to come…
Jorginho's agent is set to fly to Manchester in the coming days to conclude a deal for his client to join City.
The Napoli and Italy midfielder is Pep Guardiola's No.1 midfield target and is in line to join the Etihad club in a deal worth £42million.
Jorginho is currently on international duty but a deal is likely to be sealed next week.
Riyad Mahrez, another one of Guardiola's top targets, is also expected to complete his move to City in the coming weeks.
City's manager wants both players to join the club before the start of the World Cup in June so that there is no issue with them going on the club's summer tour of the US.
Kylian Mbappe and Eden Hazard are also being monitored, with uncertainty surrounding their respective futures at PSG and Chelsea.
Stick with us as we bring you all the latest transfer news LIVE.
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MILWAUKEE — Authorities in Milwaukee responded to a multi-vehicle rollover crash near 68th and Silver Spring on Friday night, February 2nd.
According to the Milwaukee Fire Department, it happened around 7 p.m.
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Fire officials say two people were pulled out of one of the vehicles involved.
Police tell FOX6 this was a “major accident.” Luckily, no deaths have been reported.
HAGATNA, Guam (AP) — The nuclear conflict with North Korea that has made Guam the target of a threatened attack has led to new calls to change the government of the Pacific island.
Guam’s inhabitants are American citizens but have no say in electing the president or the use of military force. Many of its 160,000 residents have long advocated for a different form of government; they just can’t agree on what they want.
Some want to become the 51st state, or at least have more say in the government. Others want independence from the U.S. Another faction wants to eliminate the heavy American military presence on an island where 7,000 troops are stationed.
Gov. Eddie Calvo sees the growing tension as an opportunity highlight Guam’s relationship with the U.S. — and possibly make changes.
Goldman notes that retail stocks account for a third of January guidance updates, often under-represented in options pricing.
Analysts identify five retailers likely to be more volatile in Jan. which are underpriced by options:
CMG: buy straddles for ICR Xchange (Jan. 9-11) conference and earnings.
DPZ: buy calls to capture cold winter and analyst day at ICR.
EAT: buy straddles for ICR - shares moved +8% in 2016.
LULU: buy straddles for ICR - mgmt. has preannounced in the previous six years.
TIF: buy straddles for outlook call on Jan. 17. This catalyst has moved shares +/-8% for the past six years.
March 19 (Reuters) - Samhallsbyggnadsbolaget I Norden Ab :
* SAMHÄLLSBYGGNADSBOLAGET I NORDEN AB CONSIDERS ISSUE OF HYBRID BONDS AND S&P CONFIRMS EQUITY TREATMENT
* ‍ISSUANCE OF HYBRID BONDS UP TO SEK 300 MILLION OF REMAINING AMOUNT UNDER CO’S EXISTING FRAMEWORK IS TO FOLLOW Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
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MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — A suicide bomber detonated an explosives-laden vehicle at the gate of a popular restaurant in Somalia's capital, and gunmen were fighting their way inside, police said Wednesday night.
A hostage situation was under way at the Pizza House restaurant, said Capt. Mohamed Hussein. Many of the restaurant's workers are foreigners, mostly from Ethiopia.
Hussein had no immediate information about any casualties.
The Somalia-based extremist group al-Shabab often targets high-profile areas of Mogadishu, including hotels, military checkpoints and areas near the presidential palace. It has vowed to step up attacks after the recently elected government launched a new military offensive against it.
Al-Shabab last year became the deadliest Islamic extremist group in Africa, with more than 4,200 people killed in 2016, according to the Washington-based Africa Center for Strategic Studies.
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This version corrects the name of the restaurant to Pizza House.
As President Trump seeks to cut the US trade deficit with China, Martin Wolf explains what it will take for the Chinese to build a mass consumer market. Shenzhen’s tech trailblazers are anxious about rising property prices. Foreign manufacturers welcome the crackdown on copycats but are ambivalent about Trump’s trade bluster
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Tokyo Individualized Educational Institute Inc
* Says it will offer an off-floor distribution of 2.7 million shares on Tokyo Stock Exchange between Dec. 19 and Dec. 22
* Offering price will be determined based on the closing share price of the day before the distribution
* Says the limitation for distribution is up to 5,000 shares for each customer
Source text in Japanese: goo.gl/GkyR3y
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – You can meet officers with the Warner Robins Police Department during the Night of Blue Lights event.
It’s set for Thursday, May 31st in the parking lot of McConnell-Talbert Stadium.
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Officials say this is an opportunity to meet and greet officers and to check out the different vehicles that the department uses.
If you’re looking to work in Law Enforcement, you’re encouraged to attend the event as well.
The event is from 6 PM to 8 PM.
What Vault Content Will Be Added To WWE Network Next?
PWInsider.com is reporting that the full WCW Thunder and WWE Sunday Night Heat archives are currently being, “indefinitely held up,” from being added to the WWE Network.
The classic content that is up next to be added to the WWE Network appears to be the “reality series era” of WWE NXT.
These episodes include the debuts of several Superstars that would rise to prominence on the roster over the next years. Including Daniel Bryan, Heath Slater, David Otunga, Titus O’Neil, AJ Lee, pre-Bray Wyatt Husky Harris and more.
Related: WWE Network Reportedly Debuting New Show
Tickets On-Sale For NXT Events In Texas Pre-War Games
Triple H has posted the following to Twitter announcing that tickets have gone on sale for the November 16th and 17th NXT Live events in Texas leading into NXT Takeover: War Games:
Walking into the New Amsterdam is like scrolling through the Instagram profile of an advertising major who calls himself a "creative." Designed by Carlos Wigle—the New York creative director behind Jose Cuervo, Tropicana and Toms shoes ads—the place carries a glow of hip minimalism, from the floor-to-ceiling black paint to the hand-stamped white paper shopping bags to the 24-karat-gold rolling paper. It's had time to achieve this aesthetic: The New Amsterdam got its license two years ago, but after being delayed by building-code snafus in the former Beaterville Cafe spot, it finally opened in June. One gram of flower runs less than $15, while you can get a half-gram preroll for $5.50 and a two-pack of 1-gram prerolls for $10. The most fun buy, though, is seven half-gram prerolls for $36, which includes three strains. Pro tip: Every night from 8 to 10 pm is Flower Hour, which gets you 10 percent off eighths and 15 percent off ounces. Dope.
April 24 (Reuters) - Mattel Inc:
* MATTEL INC - EFFECTIVE AS OF APRIL 26, SIZE OF THE BOARD WILL BE DECREASED FROM ELEVEN TO TEN MEMBERS - SEC FILING
* MATTEL - HAS BEEN ADVISED THAT MARGARET GEORGIADIS WILL NOT ATTEND 2018 ANNUAL MEETING, WILL NOT EXERCISE HER AUTHORITY AS PROXY HOLDER AT MEETING
* MATTEL - NOMINATION OF GEORGIADIS AS A DIRECTOR AT 2018 ANNUAL MEETING IS WITHDRAWN, NO NOMINEE FOR ELECTION WILL BE NAMED IN PLACE OF GEORGIADIS
* MATTEL - BOARD HAS APPROVED REDUCING AUTHORIZED NUMBER OF DIRECTORS FROM 10 TO 9 EFFECTIVE AS OF THE 2018 ANNUAL MEETING
* MATTEL - EFFECTIVE UPON HIS ELECTION TO BOARD, YNON KREIZ WILL SERVE AS CHAIRMAN & CEO, WILL BE ONLY DIRECTOR WHO IS NOT INDEPENDENT
* MATTEL - WILL CONTINUE TO HAVE AN INDEPENDENT LEAD DIRECTOR
* MATTEL - IN CONNECTION WITH HER RESIGNATION, GEORGIADIS IS NOT ENTITLED TO SEPARATION PAYMENTS/BENEFITS, UNVESTED EQUITY HELD BY HER WILL BE FORFEITED Source text: bit.ly/2r19Xku Further company coverage:
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'Tis the season for talented acts you have to see to believe.
In case you missed the big news, NBC kicked off their summer programming with the season premieres of both America's Got Talent and World of Dance Tuesday night.
Whether you were looking for incredible dancers, magicians, singers or acts that leave you scratching your heads, chances are you found them on the popular shows.
And if you thought you were the only one cheering when Tyra Banks pressed the golden buzzer for an acrobatic dance group or moving to Derek Hough, Jennifer Lopez and Ne-Yo's favorite dancers, you are mistaken.
E! News has learned the 13th season debut of America's Got Talent was watched by more than 12 million viewers.
Investigators look at the boat that Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez was aboard that crashed earlier this morning into the jetty on South Beach on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016. Patrick Farrell PFarrell@miamiherald.com
A detective story that started with a few sentences in a church history ended in a tribute to the tragic life of a local hero. A history of Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin mentioned that the church's Civil War era minister, the Rev.
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Where does your state rank? U.S. residents paid Uncle Sam an average of $8,943 per person in federal income, payroll and estate taxes in 2016.
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March 29 WUS Printed Circuit (Kunshan) Co., Ltd.:
* Says the co proposed to pay a cash dividend of 0.5 yuan for every 10 shares as the dividend payment plan for FY 2016
Source text in Chinese:goo.gl/s1Wr8P
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
Students heard from executives of companies like Target just what it takes to get a job after graduation.
(Corrects third paragraph to say "require a super-majority" instead of "request a super-majority")
WASHINGTON May 2 The top Republican in the U.S. Senate on Tuesday rejected President Donald Trump's suggestion that his party change the chamber's rules to undercut the ability of Democrats to block legislation with filibusters.
"There is an overwhelming majority on a bipartisan basis that is not interested in changing the way the Senate operates on the legislative calendar," Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell told reporters.
McConnell was responding to a question about a tweet in which Trump suggested changing the rules so that legislation could pass on a simple majority vote. Currently, the rules require a super-majority of 60 votes to overcome a filibuster. (Reporting by Lisa Lambert; Writing by Tim Ahmann; Editing by Eric Walsh)
A Beaumont man has been indicted for multiple counts continuous Sexual Abuse of a child.
Charles Grant Jr., 49, was accused by three girls, ages 7 to 10-years-old, of molesting them at a storage unit he was renting, according to the affidavit.
The girls claimed that he would take one at a time into the storage unit and have the other two keep watch while he molested each girl.
Grant would then pay each girl and take them shopping with the money he had given them.
The attacks happened between 2015 and 2017 before the girls made an outcry.
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Logistics Pointe Garland was originally built as a grocery distribution center for Tom Thumb with more than 1 million square feet of space. Kraft Heinz's new facility in the project includes 90,000 square feet of cold storage and was leased from Westmount Realty Capital.
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Timmy: It's just as I predicted. The crybaby liberals in the leftist-dominated MSM refuse to acknowledge the big meeting President Trump had with female CEOs yesterday. If anyone had cared to watch he discussed wanting to keep women in the workforce (I though you feminazis said he hated women?) and helping female entrepreneurs succeed. Will the feminazis from the Women's March come out and admit this was a good thing he did? You liberals, and especially the feminazis, are pathetic. No need to worry though...president trump will continue to MAGA even while you snowflakes continue to whine and cry.
Banned Australia vice-captain David Warner has been named as skipper of Winnipeg Hawks.
Warner will take over from Dwayne Bravo for the remainder of inaugural Global T20 league after the West Indies all-rounder pulled out of the rest of the tournament.
The opening batsman has made only six runs in three innings for the Hawks in his comeback.
MORE: Warner denies falling out with Smith after ball-tampering scandal |
Warner was banned from international and domestic cricket for a year in March for his part in a ball-tampering scandal during Australia's Test series defeat in South Africa.
The 31-year-old will also not be considered for future Australia leadership roles as part of his punishment.
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — New Hampshire has proclaimed a day in tribute to a local teacher who died in the NASA space shuttle Challenger disaster decades ago.
Republican Gov. Chris Sununu (soo-NOO'-noo) said Sunday would be known as Christa McAuliffe Day in honor of the Concord (KAHN'-kard) woman selected to become the first educator in space out of 11,000 applicants.
McAuliffe never made it to orbit because she and six crewmates were killed when the Challenger broke apart shortly after takeoff on Jan. 28, 1986.
McAuliffe would have been NASA's first designated teacher in space. She was going to experiment with fluids and demonstrate Newton's laws of motion for schoolchildren.
Astronauts Joe Acaba and Ricky Arnold recently said they will pay tribute to McAuliffe by carrying out her science classes on the International Space Station.
Aleksandr Kogan, Cambridge University senior research associate, discusses being singled out by Facebook after being reprimanded for mining user data against its privacy policies.
More then 11 PKK (SDF) killed in an attempt to take the A'dad village from IS in western Raqqah CS South of Tabqa airport. pic.twitter.com/k0hwIBhbbi
Rulers of the Palestinian militant group Hamas on Wednesday said they had reached a cease-fire with Israel through Egyptian mediators after the one of the worst days of violence in Gaza since the 2014 war. Israeli officials denied signing a cease-fire but said quiet would be met with quiet. “We’ve given Hamas a chance to prove that we can return to routine,” said Israeli Cabinet member Arieh Deri. “If they release the reins there will be a very painful strike.” Gaza militants fired dozens of mortar shells early Tuesday, wounding three soldiers and one person in a kindergarten shortly before it opened. Israel responded by striking militant sites in Gaza Tuesday night and Wednesday morning, setting off air-raid sirens throughout the night. But a tense calm appeared to be holding Wednesday morning. Chief Israeli military spokesman Brig. Gen. Ronen Manelis said it was up to Hamas to prevent the situation from escalating.
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In today’s Danni’s Dish, we discussed Young Thug and his infidelities. We also discussed Tina Campbell defending her vote of Donald Trump during an appearance of The Real.
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CHICAGO (AP) - The mayors of Chicago and Washington are making a friendly wager on the outcome of the National League Division Series between the Cubs and the Nationals.
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel said Friday that he's wagering beer, sausage and steaks. Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser is betting beer and half-smokes.
The losing mayor also will make a donation to hurricane relief efforts in Puerto Rico.
Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper, left, laughs with Chicago Cubs' Kris Bryant, right, at Nationals Park, Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017, in Washington. Game 1 of the National League Division Series is on Friday. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Bowser says she's looking forward "to enjoying some of Chicago's most delicious treats." Emanuel says there's no doubt last year's World Series champion Cubs will "take the series."
The first game of the series is Friday night in Washington.
COLUMBUS (AP) – An Ohio woman accused of live streaming images of a man raping a 17-year-old girl has been sentenced to nine months in prison.
Nineteen-year-old Marina Lonina was sentenced Monday in Columbus after pleading guilty to one count of obstructing justice under a deal with prosecutors. She initially faced other charges, including rape and pandering sexual matter involving a minor.
Authorities alleged that she used the social media app Periscope to live stream the assault last February.
Defense attorney Sam Shamansky tells The Columbus Dispatch that Lonina admitted to failing to report the rape or turn over her evidence afterward.
The 29-year-old rape suspect, Raymond Gates, pleaded guilty and was sentenced to nine years in prison.
The victim alleged that Lonina set up the rape. Shamansky calls that allegation “unmitigated nonsense.”
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When asked by ABC News' Jonathan Karl if he would pardon Michael Cohen, Donald Trump expressed his dismay.
During this morning's press pool with French Pres. Macron, Donald Trump was once again calling the Iran nuclear deal horrific sayings it "should never, ever have have been made."
"We gave1.6 billion in cash, it's actual cash. Barrels of cash. It's insane."
ABC's Jonathan Karl broke through the press pool scrum and asked, "Mr. President, what about Michael Cohen? Are you considering -- [a pardon?]"
Trump at first seemed to ignore him, "Thank you very much."
But then he pointed at Karl and said, "Stupid question. Go ahead, any other -- anybody else, please?"
Michael Cohen is definitely a topic that infuriates Donald Trump.
WASHINGTON (AP) — A U.S. official says a missile interceptor failed to hit its target in a test conducted in Hawaii on Wednesday.
The official was not authorized to discuss the outcome and spoke on condition of anonymity.
The official said test data is being analyzed to determine why the interceptor, known as a Standard Missile 3 Block IIA, did not hit the target.
The failed test was first reported by CNN.
The Missile Defense Agency, which manages U.S. missile defense systems, issued a statement saying the interceptor was launched from the Pacific Missile Range Facility at Kauai, Hawaii, but did not reveal the outcome.
The interceptor is being developed in cooperation with Japan and is to be deployed on land as well as aboard ships.
Cellphone video shows a woman crashing into the gate of a school in Queens, then emerging with a toddler
Police are investigating a bizarre crash in Queens in which a driver allegedly slammed into the gate of a middle school, handed a toddler to a stranger and then ran away, sources say.
A woman in her 20s crashed a gray Honda Civic into the gate at M.S. 210 at 101st Avenue and 93rd Street in South Ozone at about 6:30 p.m., according to law enforcement sources.
No one was hurt, but when she got out of the car, she took a 1-year-old child out of the car and handed the little girl to a stranger, allegedly saying, "I'm going to be arrested" before running away on foot, the sources said.
Police arrived and took the child to the hospital; she's expected to be OK.
The driver has not been found.
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MILWAUKEE -- You love food, sometimes you can't even resist it -- you simply must have that ice cream, that cupcake, or that fast food sandwich. The truth is, you might be addicted to food. Registered dietitian Lisa Grudzielanek with Your Tasty Life joins Real Milwaukee to talk about food addition -- and some ways you can address it.
The concept of food addiction is gaining increased support from scientists and medical professionals as a real issue that impacts many.
Here are a few steps to take to help someone recovering from food addiction:
1. Set Boundaries with Unsafe Foods
2. Balance Blood Sugar
3. Learn Healthy Coping Strategies
4. Get 8 Hours of Sleep
5. Seek Professional Advice
Food addiction refers to any disorder characterized by the inability to stop or control your eating despite the negative consequences.
Cassandra Adkison and Dylan Layne, of Hartsville, announce the birth of their daughter, Anastasia Belle Adkison, on Aug. 4 at Tennova Healthcare-Lebanon.
Anastasia weighed 5 pounds, 15 ounces and was 18-inches long. Her grandparents are Mark and Tammy Layne and Michelle Key, all of Hartsville.
LOS ANGELES — A "Bachelor in Paradise" contestant says she's a "victim" of undisclosed events that led to production of the reality show being put on hold.
In a statement Wednesday, Corinne Olympios said she has hired an attorney and is seeking therapy to deal with what she called the physical and emotional trauma she experienced on June 4.
Olympios said she has little memory of what occurred.
Warner Bros., the company behind ABC's "Bachelor in Paradise," a spin-off of "The Bachelor," suspended production and sent contestants home while it investigates allegations of misconduct on the set in Mexico.
Warner Bros. also said it plans appropriate action depending on the outcome.
The studio didn't provide further details and declined comment Wednesday on Olympios' statement.
John Daly joined Gavin DeGraw onstage after the opening round of the Safeway Open on Thursday. The two paired up to sing Tom Petty’s “I won’t back down,” commemorating the legend who passed away earlier this week at the age of 66.
This isn’t the first time Big John has been filmed covering a song:
Charleston, SC (WCBD) – Tenet Healthcare and East Cooper Medical will host an event in the Lowcountry to recruit registered nurses Tuesday.
The event begins at 8:00 a.m. at the Courtyard Marriott on Lockwood Drive in Downtown Charleston.
Recruiters are looking to hire nurses with between 1 and 2 years of experience, they are looking to fill more than 200 positions.
The event will last until 1:00 p.m. and then kick off again at 5:00 p.m. and last until 8:00 p.m.
Walk-ins are welcome to attend the event, but organizers are urging attendees to pre-register.
Attendees can pre-register by clicking here.
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) - Police are investigating a possible hit and run in Fort Lauderdale.
It happened just after midnight, Monday, near West Cypress Creek Road and South Powerline Road.
Police closed off all lanes while they investigated. They have since been reopened.
There is no word on the victim’s condition.
If you have any information on this crime, call Broward County Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a $3,000 reward.
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Milwaukee’s The Coffee House, now in its 50th Year, is proud to present Patty Stevenson and Craig Siemsen on Saturday, March 11, 2017. Performing on guitars and piano, Stevenson and Siemsen create and record original songs as well as their own variations on timeless pieces that often span the ages of creativity in sound. Their most recent CD entitled, “Paint Me a Picture”, charted as one of the most played folk CDs in the country in June 2015.
Price: $6 suggested
Can you tell the difference between the real world and artificial digitally created environments? In the future, warns Fred Dodson, it might not be so easy…
The tax on the properties where owners said their home was empty ranged from $1,500 to $250,000, the mayor said
Since moving from the Midwest, Michael Evces has been playing for coffee shop and festival audiences in Kentucky for over ten years. With a guitar and a harmonica, Evces line-up is a spirited blend of originals infused with rock and college radio favorites.
The former home of 'Real Housewives of New Jersey' stars Joe and Teresa Giudice is getting demolished.According to TMZ, the new homeowners are tearing down the Manahawkin home and selling the lot.They bought it for $127,000. The Giudices paid $347,000 in 2005.The bank foreclosed on it and put it up for auction last year, but there were no bidders so the bank bought it back for $100.Joe Giudice reported to prison last March to begin serving a 41-month sentence for bankruptcy fraud.The couple pleaded guilty in 2014, and Joe Giudice admitting to not paying about $200,000 in taxes.Teresa Giudice completed her 15-month sentence in December.Under their plea agreement, the Giudice's were ordered to pay $414,000 in restitution.
Worried about the current state of insecurity, kidnappings and other vices in the country, Scripture Union (SU) Nigeria, an international, interdenominational and non-denominational Christian organization committed to the work of evangelizing among children, youth, families, has urged the Federal Government to stem the tide of killings and address all the critical challenges facing the country.
The Union stated this in a communiqué jointly signed by the trio of Prof M.O. Iwe, National Chairman; Mr. Phillips Adewale, National Director; and Mr. Odicha' Ude, Council Secretary, at her 101st Council Meeting held at the National Camp of Faith Okigwe, Imo State .
According to the statement, the Federal Government should look critically and without bias at the various agitations from many ethnic nationalities that make up Nigeria in order to ensure equity and fair play for peaceful and progressive co-existence.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Two climbers have set a speed record for ascending the famous Nose route of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park, one of the world’s most technical and dangerous verticals.
Alex Honnold and his climbing partner Tommy Caldwell on Wednesday raced up the nearly 90-degree, 2,900-foot (884-meter) precipice in 2 hours 10 minutes 15 seconds.
The pair broke the previous record set last October by nearly 10 minutes.
Fellow climber Hans Florine, who once held the Nose record, watched Wednesday’s attempt from below. He says Honnold and Caldwell were moving so fast he knew by the halfway point that they would set a record.
Park Ranger Scott Gedimen congratulated the pair, calling them world-class climbers who work tirelessly to advocate on behalf of Yosemite and all public lands.
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Being the king of metal drummers was not enough for Lars Ulrich. So, the Danish-born Metallica drummer went and got a higher title recently when he was dubbed a knight by the Danish crown prince. His bandmates congratulated Ulrich on the honor bestowed on him by Crown Prince Frederik, saying it was “not bad for a snot-nosed kid from Gentofte!”<1--more-->
In the accompanying pic Ulrich is sporting his new hardware on his lapel as he poses with the 49-year-old Count of Monpezat.
According to the Copenhagen Post Online the ceremony took place during Frederik’s trip to San Francisco — reportedly on 5/26, though online accounts differ — where he handed over the Knight’s Cross of the Order of Dannebrog to the 53-year-old drummer on behalf of Queen Margrethe for his long-standing contribution to music.
This article originally appeared on Billboard.
Upper Sandusky has a new police officer. Jesse Evilsizer was sworn in by Mayor Scott Washburn at Monday’s Safety Committee meeting. He’ll officially begin his duties Sunday. “I have always had a lot respect for the men and women who are pubic servants in our communities,” Evilsizer said.
Crews have spent the morning lifting a luxury car out of an eastern suburbs cemetery.
Photo: Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic
Is Keanu Reeves on a mission to revive romantic comedies? More likely than you think! In addition to Destination Wedding, his rom-com with Winona Ryder due this summer, Reeves has signed on to Netflix’s Always Be My Maybe (which we demanded they make), according to The Hollywood Reporter. Ali Wong and Randall Park will star as a pair of childhood sweethearts who reunite years after a falling out. Sasha (Wong) is a celebrity chef with a restaurant in San Francisco, while Marcus (Park) is a musician living at home and working for his dad. It’s unclear who Keanu will play — Sasha’s mysterious older boyfriend? A sous chef with a temper? A dashing doctor that randomly shows up to sweep everyone off their feet? — but he has joined the comedy, along with Daniel Dae Kim, Deadpool actress Karan Soni, and Charlyne Yi. Always Be My Maybe will be directed by Fresh Off the Boat showrunner Nahnatchka Khan. Watch it in 2019.
Or are they? Honestly, by the time the movie reaches its jaw-dropping, eye-rolling, crazily momentous yet weirdly arbitrary semi-conclusion, it's hard to say. Maybe I've said too much already. Would it be better if, rather than describing what happens on-screen, I simply described the reactions of the other people in the theater? Is it safe to mention the gasps of shock and the screams of "No!" that rippled through the crowd as we neared the two-and-a-half-hour mark? Or should I take a page from Vin Diesel and translate all my plot summary into Groot?
You know how sometimes something can be so overhyped that it disappoints you even if it's good? Well, that's not going to happen with the final season of Game of Thrones, according to series star Nathalie Emmanuel.
Nathalie, who plays Daenerys' right-hand woman and interpreter Missandei, talked about the hit series' final episode. She says the finale is "so great" and will actually be even better than we could possibly expect.
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"It definitely will not be rushed conclusion. They’ve taken the exact number of hours to tell the story they want to tell and it will be brilliant," she said. "[The showrunners] will never leave the fans unsatisfied, they won’t leave the fans left short, it will go over and above the fans’ expectations as they do every season."
That's a very high bar to clear, but we're going to choose to believe this, no questions asked. Of course, we'll have to wait until 2019 to fact check it anyway.
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What is it?
This is the draw for the last-16 stage of the Champions League.
When is it?
The draw will take place on Monday, December 11, 2017.
What time is kick-off?
The balls will be drawn at 11pm (GMT) in Nyon, Switzerland. You can follow all the action right here when this page turns into our live blog.
Which English teams are involved?
All five Premier League sides that entered European football's elite competition advanced through the group stage. That means Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham will all take place in the last-16 draw.
Chelsea were the only English team to make it through as runners-up, with the other four sides all topping their group.
 For a program that boasts no home pool, no summer program or a great number of athletes on the team, Austintown Fitch’s Tim Kubacki has put together quite the career.
This weekend, he’s one of three Falcons participating in the Division I swimming and diving district meet at Cleveland State this weekend.
He’s coming off a sectional performance where he took he broke the meet record in the 100 backstroke dating back to 2001. He also took first in the 100 IM.
“I knew I had a pretty good shot going in to get the record,” Kubacki said. “Looking up and seeing the board flash was a really good feeling.”
Return to Vindy.com and read Wednesday's Vindicator sports section for more on this story.
As rescue teams are weighing options on how to take the 13 survivors out of Tham Luang cave, outgoing Chiang Rai Governor Narongsak Osotthanakorn today floated the possibility of the boys being extracted one at a time as it would be difficult for them to be brought out together at the same time.
He said the extraction plan is being adjusted because there would be difficulty bringing all the 12 young footballers and their coach out simultaneously even if they are physically healthy. The scenario is apparently based on the assumption that they may have to dive their way out of the flooded cave.
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Trump administration calls for heightened regulation of clearing houses
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Defending champion Joey "Jaws" Chestnut chomped down a record 74 franks and buns to take home his 11th title at the annual Nathan's Famous July Fourth hot dog eating contest.The renowned competitive eater from San Jose, California, takes home the coveted Mustard Belt and surpassed the previous mark of 72 dogs and buns he downed last year.The heat wasn't a factor; the National Weather Service put the temperature at 83 degrees with a heat index of 91 degrees.Miki Sudo said after eating 37 dogs and buns that the heat may have slowed her down in winning the women's competition.That didn't stop the Las Vegas eater from easily beating out second-place finisher Mischelle Lesco of Tuscon, Arizona, who chowed down 28 wieners and buns.
Yellen’s downplaying of recent inflation weakness has given the USD some support, EUR/USD getting close to pre-data levels, if not quite there. USD/JPY’s recovery is quite modest however, with UST yields still lower, the long end in particular encouraged …
Kim Kardashian West Yes, I'm Here to See the President About a Woman's Freedom
Kim Kardashian West Arrives at White House for Meeting with President Trump
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Kim Kardashian West is all business, in a pantsuit, as she arrives at the White House to meet President Trump.
Kim and her attorney, Shawn Holley, entered through the southwest gate at 1600 Penn just after 5 PM EDT. As we reported, the meeting with POTUS has been in the works for months ... as KKW's been in talks with Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner to get Alice Marie Johnson's life sentence commuted.
Alice is the great-grandmother who was convicted for drug conspiracy and money laundering in 1997 ... they were her first offenses, and Kim's taken up her cause over the last year.
Her attire -- all black, besides yellow heels -- shows just how serious Kim is about her mission.
No doubt, Kanye West's admiration for Trump will be brought up during the meeting ... by Trump.
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South African government mediators last month cleared Solidarity, which represents predominately white workers, to strike over the dispute.
JOHANNESBURG – Trade union Solidarity has been given a mandate by senior members to strike at energy giant Sasol over its plan to launch a share ownership scheme exclusively to black staff, a union source said on Tuesday.
South African government mediators last month cleared Solidarity, which represents predominately white workers, to strike over the dispute.
“Our senior representatives gave us the mandate to go on strike today,” the source told Reuters. “We will now start the process to do a strike vote with all our members.”
Under black economic empowerment rules, South African companies are required to meet quotas on black ownership, employment and procurement as part of a drive to reverse decades of exclusion under apartheid.
You'll have a chance on July 18 to tell the Wichita City Council what you think of tax plans to help fund the renovation or replacement of Wichita's Lawrence-Dumont Stadium. The council picked that date for the public hearing on the West Bank Redevelopment District project plan, which also includes a greenway and walking/bike path behind the stores in the Delano business district.
Start the conversation, or Read more at The Wichita Eagle.
SYDNEY, Australia — Australia's most powerful investigative authority has recommended that priests who fail to tell police about suspected child sexual abuse should face criminal charges, even when they learn of abuse through confession.
Australia's Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse recommended in a report on Monday that all states and territories in Australia introduce legislation that would make it a criminal offence for people to fail to report child sexual abuse in an institutional setting. Clergy who find out about sexual abuse during a confidential religious confession would not be exempt from the law.
John Slattery, from ChefJohnSlattery.com, showed us two recipes you can make with your whole family, where your children get to put on their artistic caps with some Christmas tree frosting designs.
Sugar cookie tree
Ingredients
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 large egg
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Parchment paper
Directions
Cream butter and sugar, beat in egg and vanilla, then add flour… Place on floured wax paper, chill for 15 minutes. Then roll 1/4″ thickness… Cut 1.5″, 1.25″, 1″ circles place on baking sheet in 375 degree-oven for 8 to 10 minutes.
Strawberry brownie tree
Ingredients
½ cup Flour
1 cup Sugar
½ cup Salted Butter, melted
2 Eggs
⅓ cup Cocoa Powder
Cook in mini-muffin tin or flat for 20 to 25 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit
Frosting
Ingredients
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
4 cups confectioners’ sugar
4 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 pinch salt
Green food dye
Spring Valley (WQOW) -- One of the top high school golfers has made his college decision.
Spring Valley's Tyler Leach has verbally committed to play college golf at Marquette University. Leach won the WIAA Division 3 Individual State Title in 2016, and has finished in the top 3 at every State Tournament since 2015 - he finished 2nd his Freshman year, and tied for 3rd last season. Leach will return to Spring Valley for his senior season.
You can read the announcement on the Spring Valley Athletics' Twitter account, here.
Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for September, by province
OTTAWA — Canada's national unemployment rate was 6.2 per cent in September. Here are the jobless rates last month by province (previous month in brackets):
— Newfoundland and Labrador 15.1 per cent (14.7)
— Prince Edward Island 9.5 (8.8)
— Nova Scotia 9.0 (8.9)
— New Brunswick 7.8 (7.8)
— Quebec 6.0 (6.1)
— Ontario 5.6 (5.7)
— Manitoba 5.5 (4.9)
— Saskatchewan 6.2 (6.4)
— Alberta 7.9 (8.1)
— British Columbia 4.9 (5.1)
The Canadian Press
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Liverpool fans attending the Leopardstown Races were given a welcome surprise when club legend Ian Rush made an appearance at the festival.
The Welsh native looked sharp as he attended the races with his partner Carol Anthony, who flew in to support the Shabra Charity Oliver Brady Memorial Race Day.
Rush is a patron of the charity, which fundraises to help provide the Mater Hospital with life-changing equipment and facilities.
(Image: Glenn Murphy Photography)
Speaking at the event, the former striker evoked the Premier League club's most famous song as he praised the work of the charity.
The 56 year-old said: "The Shabra team may be small, but are doing enormous work, and with the continuing support of the public, they will never walk alone."
The two-day meeting at the south Dublin race-course finishes tomorrow.
Stevie Nicks’ new song “Your Hand I Will Never Let It Go” is featured in the forthcoming drama The Book Of Henry. The film follows a single mother named Susan (played by Naomi Watts) who waits tables at a diner alongside her friend (Sarah Silverman). Susan finds herself in the middle of some troubling small town drama, and the story unfolds from there. Maddie Ziegler (of Sia fame) also stars in the film. Check out “Your Hand I Will Never Let It Go” in a lyric video featuring footage from The Book Of Henry below.
The Book Of Henry is out 6/16.
"Our goal is to make Rivers State a land of peace and prosperity with boundless opportunities and possibilities"
– a place where no one is left behind...
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Millie Mackintosh of Made in Chelsea fame was in studio…
Insta star and all round fashionista Millie Mackintosh was in studio to talk about the Magnum Pleasure Seekers series. She also chatted about her recent hen party, wedding plans and how much she loves Ireland!
Watch the interview here!
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These are, in fact, your grandma's edibles. Made lovingly with cannabutter and fresh cake batter, these tiny spheres of goodness come in lemon, chai, chocolate and triple-peanut-butter flavors. At only 15 milligrams a pop, one cake ball makes for the perfect snack-sized, giggle-fit-inspiring dose. The only con?
A pack of three will run you about $48, so you'll want to take your time savoring each one.
× Mother from Fountain sentenced to prison for abandoning children
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — A 26-year-old Fountain woman has been sentenced to eight years in prison for leaving her two young children locked in a bedroom for days while she traveled out of state in March 2017.
Kanesha Godin was sentenced Friday for felony child abuse.
Prosecutors say she asked a fellow Fort Carson soldier to check in on and feed the children — ages 3 and 4 — once a day.
The friend, Victoria Louis, said she believed she was giving a baby sitter a break and would lock the children back in the bedroom when she left. Louis was sentenced to 30 days in jail for failing to report the situation.
Police found the children in a dark, hot bedroom with feces spread throughout the room and on themselves. The children were turned over to their father.
Spanish moss has been called both picturesque and spooky, but whatever you think of it, Spanish moss draping live oaks and bald cypress contributes a lot to the look of some southern landscapes.
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Longtime Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks Field Manager Doug Simunic has been fired.
Simunic was in his 22nd season with the American Association independent baseball team and is the only manager in club history. The team issued a statement Sunday saying he had been "relieved of his duties" effective immediately.
Simunic won 1,202 games and five league championships with the RedHawks. He was also named manager of the year six times.
His contract was set to expire at the end of the season. RedHawks owner Bruce Thom said it was time to change the on-field leadership.
Pitching coach Michael Schlact has been named interim field manager for the remainder of the season. The search for a new full-time manager will start following the season.
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RANDOLPH COUNTY, N.C. -- The deer whisperer has a new visitor in her yard.
"People can't imagine how small they are but we are talking about the size of a chihuahua," said Sue Allen who we first met on a chilly late winter morning when she introduced us to a wild, tame deer she calls 'Baby Girl.' "We just started calling her baby, they hey baby and then baby girl."
The deer roams the woods around her Randolph County home and every spring turns up with a surprise.
"She has little babies -- just real tiny -- she's had six sets of twins."
The young fawns are pretty skittish and that's alright with Allen. "I want it to stay in the wild and be wild."
Year after year they grow up and join the increasing herd and baby girl continues to come back, everyday for now.
"I know someday she may never come back up," said Allen. "But it's been a lot of fun."
April 12 Ymagis SA:
* Launches CinemaNext North America with Texas-based partner CinTech
* Agreed with Dallas-based CinTech LLC. to form a new, full-service exhibitor services company in North America
* New company, CinemaNext North America, will be created with Ymagis Group acquiring a 75 pct stake and CinTech the remaining 25 pct
* CinemaNext North America will be managed by Stan Hays
* Both parties intend to start operations during Q2 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
For years trousseaus have been associated with the bride-to-be. The elaborate gowns and everything that goes with it. Well, traditionally yes but not for long. With changing times, men no longer believe in taking the back seat. The day demands perfection in all aspects especially the outfits, and the dapper men of today are settling […]
The Missouri Department of Transportation will shut down a stretch of Interstate 70 in both directions. The closure runs from I-435 to I-470.
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Blue Bell Ice Cream, Brenham, Texas, added a Cookie Two Step flavor to its extensive lineup. The flavor features vanilla ice cream with hints of brown sugar, combined with chunks of chocolate crème-filled cookies and chocolate chip cookie dough pieces.
The suggested retail price is $7.69 per half gallon and it’s available year-round in stores in the Southeast and Southwest region, including Texas, New Mexico, North Carolina and Missouri.
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No movement has been made on Arsenal striker Lucas Perez leaving the club, with Newcastle United only looking for a loan deal.
Perez wants to quit Arsenal following a season of little playing time at the Emirates Stadium and the striker has not been short of interest so far this summer.
He has interest from several countries, but it is his former club Deportivo La Coruna, along with Rafael Benitez's Newcastle, who are leading the way in the chase to sign him.
But there has been little movement towards the exit door for Perez, according to the Press Association.
Deportivo's bid for Perez has not come up to the level Arsenal want for the striker.
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No matter how old they become, kids always need their mama.
As Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith's children continue growing up and pursuing their own careers, mom and dad have noticed that they aren't home as often.
But in a new interview, Jada is the first to admit that some family members don't go too far for too long.
"It's funny, they're not around, but they are," Jada told Haute Living. "I don't even have time to miss them!"
She added, "Willow loves to call me every day, and even Jaden, when he's away on set, still needs to see Will and I when he gets homesick."
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Offering 83 suites, the hotel is designed for travelers looking for a fresh, new stay experience. Home2 Suites by Hilton Conway complements the city's growing demand for lodging and supports the local economy as Conway and Faulkner County continue to be ranked as one of the fastest growing job markets in the United States*.
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Prabhat Dairy is an integrated milk and dairy products company, catering to both institutional (B2B) as well as retail (B2C) customers. The company’s growth prospects look bright, given the robust outlook of dairy sector, PDL’s plan to grow its business into new segments, product innovation in consumer business and strengthening distribution reach across India.
Good monsoon would result in better productivity yield and boost the company’s volume growth and improve its margins trajectory. We expect the company's net revenue and PAT to grow by 13.5 percent and 18.6 percent CAGR over FY18-FY20E.
With the company’s plans to reduce debt and improve working capital cycle, we expect a marked improvement in its return ratios also.
We have a target of Rs 230 per share.
North Charleston Police are searching for two suspects involved in a shooting.
North Charleston Police spokes person Spencer Pryor says the shooting took place before 2 a.m. in the 7000 block of Park Gate Drive.
The search is reportedly being held in the area of Buckpond Road in Forrest Hills and the adjacent Brookdale neighborhood.
This is a developing story.
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The Downtown Fargo library held a noon year celebration, so kids could celebrate 2017 and be in bed by a reasonable hour. While kids were getting their party hats and noise makers ready for the noon hour, parents were happy they could take their kids out for some fun, before they went out tonight.
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TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A high-level, Topeka-based Veterans Affairs official has been fired following an investigation into inappropriate conduct regarding sexually charged communication.
The Topeka Capital-Journal reports that former Health Resource Center director Robert Downs received the VA’s decision to terminate his employment April 12.
The investigation alleges Downs and a female VA employee exchanged hundreds of salacious chat messages, most made during business hours, for over two years.
The woman was based out of the Asheville, North Carolina, VA Medical Center.
In addition to sexually provocative messages, the two allegedly discussed travel plans to see each other, visiting a strip club together, open marriage and the woman’s job prospects at Kansas VA offices.
Downs says the relationship was consensual and no one benefited professionally. But he adds he takes full responsibility and is ready to move on.
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MOSCOW (AP) — Russian journalist Arkady Babchenko, who was reported killed in Kiev, shows up at a news conference in Ukraine.
Manly stalwart Brett Stewart will push his problematic knee to the back of his mind on his scheduled return to training today (Tuesday).
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The fullback has one year remaining on his contract, having played 231 games for the Sea Eagles in a stellar career.
Manly allowed the veteran extra time off during the preseason to address ongoing knee issues.
Rumours circulated throughout last season that Stewart could exit Brookvale early for a swan song in the Super League, but he opted to push on in the NRL.
Brother Glenn recently left French club Catalans for recently promoted English side Leigh Centurions.
In a surprising revelation, the Department of Veterans Affairs says a program that offers veterans private-sector health care will run out of money much sooner than expected.
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It is holding back on some services that lawmakers worry could cause delays in medical treatment.
VA Secretary David Shulkin made the disclosure Wednesday at a Senate hearing.
He cites a shortfall of more than $1 billion due to increased demand from veterans for federally paid medical care outside the VA. The VA had previously assured Congress that funding for the Choice program would last until early next year, but now says it will be depleted by mid-August.
The VA is urgently asking Congress for authority to shift money from other accounts to cover the shortfall.
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A shocking case has emerged from Noida district of Uttar Pradesh where a person was being reportedly shot by a cop.The family alleged that a policeman shot one of their members, on Saturday night, in Sector-122. They said, "It was done for no reason."Commenting on the same, SSP Love Kumar said, "Youth is under treatment, cannot say anything until the investigation is done."DEVELOPING STORY. DETAILS AWAITED
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Fact check: PM Modi just extended old schemes in New Year announcement
PM finally said yes to one that was legally mandated for past 2 years
PM extended some old schemes and finally said yes to one that was legally mandated for past 2 years
Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a slew of announcements in his speech on December 31. Business Standard did a status and fact check on some of the key schemes announced and how they link up to existing schemes of the NDA government and its achievements against each of them. Maternity benefits "We are introducing a nation-wide scheme for financial assistance to pregnant women. 6,000 rupees will be transferred directly to the bank accounts of pregnant women who undergo institutional delivery and vaccinate their children. This will help ensure nutrition before and ...
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A man has suffered critical head injuries after falling about four metres through a roof and onto concrete in Sydney's west.
The 54-year-old man fell through roof cladding about 10.40am on Monday at a property in Cabramatta West, NSW Ambulance said in a statement.
The man has been transported to Liverpool Hospital in a critical condition.
April 10 CAPE ES Special Purpose Acquisition Co Ltd :
* Says it will issue 20.5 million shares to merge with Chemtros, a pharma company
* Merger ratio is 1 : 4.7050021 between the company and Chemtros
* The co will survive and Chemtros will be dissolved after merger
* Merger effective date is Sep. 1
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April 24 (Reuters) - Six Flags Entertainment Corp:
* Q1 LOSS PER SHARE $0.74
* Q1 EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW $-0.80 — THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S
* REVENUE FOR Q1 OF 2018 INCREASED 30 PERCENT TO $129 MILLION
* REMAIN FOCUSED ON EXCEEDING $600 MILLION OF MODIFIED EBITDA IN 2018
* TOTAL GUEST SPENDING PER CAPITA FOR Q1 OF 2018 WAS $46.07, AN INCREASE OF 4 PERCENT
* Q1 REVENUE VIEW $118.9 MILLION — THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Regardless of the input method, Door No. 1 is essentially a live-action choose-your-own-adventure game, a comparison that crystalizes as the creative team at RYOT explains their approach to development. Hulu's Noah Heller, and RYOT's Nora Kirkpatrick and Molly Swenson joined us on the Engadget stage to talk about the differences -- and similarities -- between film and video games in VR.
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Shiocton would lose to non-conference foe Southern Door 51-34 on Saturday, February 4.
The Lady Chiefs would trail 31-16 at the half and could not get any closer to the Eagles.
Tina Ubl would lead Shiocton with 7 points.
Three days later, Shiocton would defeat visiting Pacelli 71-36 on Feb. 7.
As of press time, there were no statistics available for this game.
Shiocton will finish off their season with a road game at Bonduel on Feb. 14 and host Iola-Scandinavia on Feb. 16.
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Get ready to hear a lot more about comic book TV shows Superheroes are about to invade your newsfeed. The annual Comic-Con International kicks off Thursday in San Diego, bringing with it a slew of news about TV shows that have ties...
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Richard “Dicky” Johns of Caro, age 85, went to meet our Lord and Savior on Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at the Tuscola County Medical Care Community in Caro. Dicky was born on the west side of Detroit on November 30, 1931, the oldest of three sons born to the late Ransome and Esther Johns. Dicky was 31 years old when he became a family member of the Kratz Adult Foster Care Home in Caro. He resided there for a happy 44 years.
In addition to his parents, Dicky was preceded in death by his two younger brothers, Bill and Barry.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at the Ransford Collon Funeral Home in Caro with Ray Karr officiating. Burial will follow at Indianfields Township Cemetery in Caro. The family was assisted with these arrangements by the Ransford Collon Funeral Home of Caro. Friends may share memories, thoughts and prayers online at www.RansfordCollon.com.
Thousands will celebrate Independence Day at the Folds of Honor FreedomFest.
The festival will also have an impact on traffic most of the day.
Organizers said venues will be set up at Veterans Park and River West Festival Park, so the closures will be in those areas.
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Boulder between 18th and 21st streets will close at 10:00 Wednesday morning, along with 21st Street between Boulder and Boston.
The 23rd Street bridge between Boulder and Jackson will also shut down at 10 a.m.
On the east side of the river, Riverside between Denver and 21st will close at 5 p.m., then southbound on Riverside from Southwest Boulevard to Denver will close for the fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
On the west bank, Jackson will close between 20th and 23rd streets at 4 p.m.
There will also be parking lane closures along Cincinnati and Boston near the festival.
FreedomFest organizers said the areas will reopen after the fireworks show.
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Natural Grocers will have a celebration for their grand opening in Iowa City. The store is located at 1404 S. Gilbert Street.
The celebration will include a free community ice-cream social from 4-6 p.m on Tuesday, June 20th.
The first 100 people to shop at the new Iowa City store will receive a free Natural Grocers Goody bag.
For full details of the grand opening celebration you can read the full press announcement here: prnewswire.com
Hillsborough County deputies arrested a man they say urinated in front of dozens of people in the middle of a Steak ‘n Shake on Saturday night.
James Steadman, 45, was sitting in a booth inside the Steak ‘n Shake on E. Fowler Avenue in Tampa around 11:40 p.m. That’s when deputies say he stood up, unzipped his pants, exposed his genitals and began urinating on the floor in the dining area of the restaurant. When he was finished, he went back to sleep in the booth.
Deputies say that approximately 30 customers witnessed the incident. HCSO says that Steadman created a health hazard and was endangering the safety of the other customers.
Steadman was arrested and charged with indecent exposure.
The event will start at 1 PM ET on next Monday, August 21st, and features a live show called "CNN's Eclipse of the Century" starring astronaut Mark Kelly, along with CNN's Space and Science correspondent Rachel Crane. The really interesting part of this announcement, though, is the breadth of the broadcast. It will use multiple 4K, 360-degree cameras placed along the eclipse's path, from Oregon to South Carolina, allowing viewers to see multiple eclipse events virtually.
Viewers all around the world will be able to tune into this 4K event at CNN.com/eclipse and CNN's mobile apps. Additionally, the livestream will be available in VR with Samsung Gear VR powered by Oculus and Oculus Rift via Oculus Video. Finally, the entire thing will be streamed on CNN's Facebook page thanks to Facebook Live 360.
It was a beautiful day across our area after a chilly start where temperatures were in the 30s, but rose into the 60s this afternoon under a mostly clear sky. For tonight we will continue to have a clear sky overhead as high pressure has a strong influence on our weather pattern. Temperatures tonight will fall a good amount again, down to the 30s by the time you wake up in the morning, with spots north of I-10 possibly seeing a light frost.
Brothers tased after one jumped into Savannah River on St. Patrick's Day, video shows
A 22-year-old man and his 19-year-old brother were tased by police after the oldest jumped into the Savannah River on St. Patrick's Day. The youngest tried to help because his brother had just been diagnosed with a heart condition, their mom says.
× Pat Robertson is recovering after suffering a stroke
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (AP) _ Televangelist Pat Robertson is recovering after suffering an embolic stroke.
In an online news release, The Christian Broadcasting Network, which Robertson founded, says he was rushed to the nearest stroke center Friday after a family member recognized the onset of symptoms.
The release says that within minutes of receiving clot-busting drugs, Robertson was awake, responsive and able to move all his limbs.
The Virginia-based network says 87-year-old Robertson is alert and expected to make a full recovery.
In addition to founding The Christian Broadcasting Network, Robertson hosts its flagship show “The 700 Club.”
The man who was given the George Medal for trying to stop the murder of MP Jo Cox has died, his family says.
Bernard Kenny was stabbed as he intervened when Thomas Mair attacked Mrs Cox in Birstall, West Yorkshire in 2016.
Mr Kenny's son said the 79-year-old, who was honoured in June, had died on Monday morning.
Mair stabbed Mrs Cox, the MP for Batley and Spen, 15 times and shot her three times.
U.S. homebuilding fell in March as the construction of single-family homes in the Midwest recorded its biggest decline in three years, likely reflecting bad weather.
Housing starts declined 6.8 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.22 million units, the Commerce Department said on Tuesday. February's starts were revised up to a 1.30 million-unit pace from the previously reported 1.29 million-rate.
Economists polled by Reuters had forecast groundbreaking activity falling to a 1.25 million-unit pace last month. Homebuilding was up 9.2 percent compared to March 2016.
Construction in February was boosted by unseasonably warm temperatures. But temperatures dropped in March and a storm lashed the Northeast and Midwest regions, which could have accounted for the drop last month in homebuilding.
There is outrage over a manager's response to another employee's tragic family news.Crystal Fisher's 18-year-old son Jason was placed on life support as he battles an infection.Fisher says she texted her manager at PS Food Mart in Michigan about the situation, and the manager was unsympathetic, telling her it wasn't an excuse to skip work."This is his life we're talking about, not just in the hospital sick, he's on life support, " said Fisher. "And I let her know that no, I'm not quitting, I want my job, that my son's more important though than your job because I can replace your job, I cannot replace my kid."The company didn't waste time responding. It says the manager was fired Monday morning.
The Chicago Bears are in unfamiliar territory. They’re entering an offseason with absolutely no questions at starting quarterback. Instead, the only doubt surrounding the position group is at backup, where veterans Mike Glennon and Mark Sanchez served as the second and third-string options in 2017.
Glennon isn’t expected back next season and Sanchez will have suitors for his services as a veteran insurance policy.
Mitchell Trubisky played like a seasoned pro at times during his rookie year, but the Bears can’t forget the value of experience at quarterback. Ryan Pace must add another veteran to the roster to help Trubisky’s continued development.
Sanchez would be the most logical choice. He’s only 31-years-old and can settle in nicely as Trubisky’s long-term backup.
If Pace decides to go in another direction, here are three reasonable options the Bears can pursue in free agency.
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PARIS — French police say an 8-year-old girl was killed and at least five people were injured when a driver slammed his car into the sidewalk cafe of a pizza restaurant in a small town east of Paris.
An official with the national gendarme service said the driver was arrested soon after the incident Monday night in the town of Sept-Sorts.
The official said it is unclear whether the act was deliberate. The official was not authorized to be publicly named according to police policy.
An Algerian man drove his car into a group of French soldiers last week, and a truck attack in the French city of Nice left 86 people dead a little more than a year ago. Several other countries have seen cars used as weapons in recent years.
SAN JOSE (KRON) — Protesters are expected to gather outside San Jose City Hall Monday night in an effort to pressure city council to pass a series of laws to protect the rights of renters.
The demonstrators want the San Jose City Council to pass a number of tenant protections at its meeting on Tuesday.
Silicon Valley Renters Rights Coalition and other community groups have even begun a hunger strike. They call it the “Fast for Renters’ Rights.”
Currently, landlords and property owners don’t need a reason to evict a tenant. This has happened about 2,000 times since 2010.
Landlords say this takes the ability of out their hands to evict a problem tenant.
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City of Bolivar hosts Music on the Square
BOLIVAR, Tenn. — Folks came out for a fun evening of live music tonight, in the heart of bolivar.
A gospel band played for the crowd while people shopped around and enjoyed the weather.
Every Friday night in May through October, The Hardeman County Music Commision hosts music on the square and every second Saturday of the month.
They host gospel music on the square and find local artists for the venue.
Baku. 13 April. REPORT.AZ/ The Audit Committee of Atabank OJSC reshuffled.
Report informs referring to the Bank, Chairman of the Committee Rashad Aliyev and member of the Committee Elchin Mammadsaatov dismissed from their posts.
They were replaced by Miryagub Dadashov (Chairman), Elvin Safarov (member) and Mehdi Mustafayev (member).
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CapeTalk | CapeTalk host John Maytham speaks Pick n Pay's Suzanne Ackerman-Berman about introducing customers to an environmentally friendly shopping packet at their stores.
CAPE TOWN - Pick n Pay has become the first South African retailer to trial compostable bags as an environmentally friendly alternative to plastic bags.
The one-day trial at its V&A Waterfront store will gauge customers’ reaction, which will inform further industry discussions on alternatives to plastic bags.
CapeTalk host John Maytham spoke to transformation director at Pick n Pay, Suzanne Ackerman-Berman, about introducing customers to an environmentally friendly shopping packet at their stores.
Ackerman-Berman said: “We have to accept that millions of our customers rely on bags to carry their goods. And they use public transport and don't necessarily have cars.”
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Met Éireann has issued a fresh status yellow high temperature warning.
It includes counties Carlow, kilkenny and Tipperary in the South East.
Temperatures are expected to reach 27 or 28 degrees.
The warning is valid until 7pm this evening.
High Temperature Warning Issued
Status: Yellow
Location: Carlow, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Longford, Offaly, Westmeath, Meath, Galway, Leitrim, Roscommon, Clare, Limerick and Tipperary
Valid: Wednesday 2pm to 7pmhttps://t.co/b24grJkqcb pic.twitter.com/QDnIaD4csw — Met Éireann (@MetEireann) July 3, 2018
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Donald Tusk, one of the European Union's top officials, says the road to European Union membership for Albania and Macedonia will be tough.
The president of the European Council started Tuesday a weeklong tour of the Western Balkans countries, urging more work in the rule of law and the fight against organized crime and corruption.
The 28 EU member states must agree unanimously for any country to become a member. Accession to the bloc has been a powerful driver of political and democratic reform in post-communist countries.
Last week, the EU's executive Commission said enough progress has been made for accession talks to begin.
EU and Balkans leaders will meet in Bulgaria on May 17 in a summit.
A federal judge says an upscale New Jersey town violated anti-discrimination laws by insisting that a proposed mosque have more parking spaces than churches or synagogues.
BYRON (CBS13) – Firefighters are battling a wildfire in the Byron area of Contra Costa County early Wednesday afternoon.
The scene is near Mountain House Road and W. Grant Line Road, near Tracy and Mountain House.
Cal Fire says firefighters are battling a total of seven wildfires in the area, which also includes part of Altamont in Alameda County. Together, the fires total 40-plus acres as of 2:40 p.m.
Residents in San Joaquin County, including in Stockton and Manteca, are reporting seeing smoke drifting over from the fire.
More information to come.
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ALLEN PARK, Mich. (WXYZ) -- Lions head coach Jim Caldwell said Wednesday during the team's minicamp that he's pleased with Matthew Stafford's progress over the past month.
"He is constantly finding ways to get better and I mean every aspect that you can think," said Caldwell. "He’s getting better in terms of his fundamentals."
Caldwell added that while Stafford is already fairly well set on major things like arm strength, there has been plenty of progress on smaller items as well.
"Getting us into plays, at the line of scrimmage, how he goes about manipulating the cadence, things of that nature. Almost in every area he’s been improving and I think that’s a sign of good things to come."
The Lions wrap up mandatory minicamp on Thursday.
March 19(Reuters) - Suzhou Chunqiu Electronic Technology Co Ltd
* Says it plans to set up a wholly owned precision technology unit, with registered capital of 50 million yuan, in Hefei
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New from Ernie Ball, here's a video featuring Sterling Ball, CEO of Ernie Ball and Ernie Ball Music Man, with legendary bassist Tony Levin . In it they talk about playing bass, creating tools for musicians, and much more, including Levin's go-to bass, the Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay5 Bass.
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Second chance: The City watchdog has tweaked the rules governing PPI claims
Victims of the PPI mis-selling scandal who were denied compensation could get a fresh chance to claim thanks to a rule tweak by the City watchdog.
Banks have been told they must consider whether people who took out the unnecessary credit card insurance were told about the huge commission charges included in their payments.
Banks have previously paid out in full only if victims were not told about commission at the point they bought the PPI policy.
But under new rules proposed by the Financial Conduct Authority, they will also have to consider if they regularly reminded PPI customers that they were paying commission.
The move is likely to boost costs for banks, which have already been forced to hand over £30billion in compensation since the scandal started seven years ago.
However, insiders suggested that the total bill is not likely to rise by a huge amount.
April 6 Balaji Telefilms Ltd
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* Balaji Telefilms - ACT Fibernet's customers will now be able to subscribe to ALTBalaji's SVOD service as part of broadband package
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President Trump's ex-wife Ivana says she still talks to him once a week. She told CBS Sunday Morning that Trump asks for her advice on tweeting and offered her an ambassadorship to the Czech Republic, which she turned down.
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Express Sport takes a look at whether your side has won more or less points after 19 games compared to the same stage last season
We're halfway through the 2016/17 Premier League season, and what a difference a year makes...
Leicester City were flying high in second while Chelsea were languishing down in 14th after a turbulent start to the previoous campaign, but the roles have completely reversed this time around.
Scroll through the gallery above to find out how well your team is doing compared to this stage during the 2015/16 season?
More than 500 de Zavala students, staff and parents attended the school’s second annual Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration on September 28. Parent volunteers, AVID students and staff worked collaboratively to orchestrate an event that brought the community together in a showcase of student creativity, song, folklórico dance and traditional Hispanic food. The hallways were lined with AVID and AP Spanish students presenting on the influence of their culture in their lives or on Latino historical figures. In the cafeteria, guests were treated to a collaborative performance between the band, orchestra and choir, and the Nimitz folklórico team also performed. The evening concluded with a potluck dinner of authentic Hispanic food, provided by parents.
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Glendale IT worker accused of defrauding Swift trucking company out of $1.65 million Glendale man has been arrested on suspicion of defrauding Phoenix-based Swift Transportation Co. Check out this story on azcentral.com: http://azc.cc/2t3O9ER A Glendale man has been charged with multiple felony counts in connection with defrauding his employer out of $1.65 million, officials said.
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DELANO, Calif. (AP)  The California Department of Corrections says guards have been injured by prisoners in two assaults at Kern Valley State Prison.
The first assault occurred about 6:40 a.m. Monday when an inmate refused to go into a cell and punched one of two escorting officers, knocking one down stairs.
The department says another inmate ran out of the cell and joined the attack, which was quelled by less-lethal rounds, pepper spray, physical force and a baton.
One officer was hospitalized for a broken sinus and an inmate was treated for a head injury.
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Thirty minutes later, an inmate punched an officer in the face while returning to a cell, drawing use of force.
Several officers were injured but didn't need outside hospitalization. The inmate was treated for facial injuries.
Two suspects remain on the run after an attempted armed robbery led to murder early Thursday morning in rural Yazoo County.
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America Movil (NYSE:AMX) topped revenue expectations but profits and EBITDA fell short in its Q1 earnings report.
Net profit was 18B pesos (about $957M), equal to about $0.29/ADR.
Revenues of 254.4B pesos were down 3.7% in peso terms, but up 2.1% in constant currency due to peso appreciation. They beat an expected 253.4B pesos.
Revenue growth was mainly driven by postpaid revenues (up 9.2%), prepaid data (up 11.4%) and fixed broadband (up 5%).
Postpaid wireless subs gained a net 1.4M (doubling the prior-year gain), including 935,000 in Brazil and 181,000 in Mexico.
Meanwhile, access lines were essentially flat at 362M. Broadband accesses were up 4.8% Y/Y after 427,000 new ones mostly in Brazil, Mexico and Central America. The pay TV subscriber base was down 2.4% after 49,000 disconnections.
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BALTIMORE — A Baltimore school police officer caught on video slapping and kicking a teen at a school while another officer stood by has accepted a plea deal.
News media outlets report Anthony Spence entered an Alford plea on Tuesday to a second-degree assault charge, not admitting guilt, but acknowledging prosecutors have enough evidence to convict.
Instead of facing jail time, Spence will get probation before judgment and 18 months of supervised probation. He must also resign from the school police force within 90 days.
Documents show a witness to the March 1 encounter said a second officer, Saverna Bias, told Spence to hit the youth, and Spence then hit and kicked the teen.
Spence's attorney, Warren Brown, says the student spat on Spence.
Father Drops Infant From Balcony to Firefighter
The Three Month old Baby Landed Safely
NORTH ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – A North St. Paul father dropped his infant daughter from a second-story balcony to a firefighter below as a fire burned in his apartment building.
Assistant Fire Chief Dustin Kalis says both father and daughter are fine, but it was a precarious situation Sunday when the fire broke out.
Kalis says there was no time to waste as the father came out on the balcony with the three-month-old baby.
He told the father to let her go as he stood by underneath ready to catch the child.
Video shows the infant landing safely in the firefighter’s arms.
Kalis passed the baby to another firefighter and coached the father down from the balcony.
KSTP-TV resports a candle burning in a first-floor apartment likely started the fire that displaced many tenants.
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SEATTLE (AP) — A second lawsuit is challenging the failure of one of the nation’s largest private immigration jails to pay detainees minimum wage for the work they perform.
Former detainee Chao Chen filed the class-action federal lawsuit on Sept. 26 against The GEO Group, the for-profit company that operates the Northwest Detention Center in Tacoma. Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson sued the company in state court earlier this month, alleging violations of Washington’s minimum wage law.
GEO says the center has a volunteer work program and minimum wages rates and standards specified exclusively by the federal government under standards set for detainees in 2011.
The company pays $1 per day to detainees for kitchen, cleaning, and janitorial tasks at the 1,500-bed facility. Chen, a Chinese citizen who was detained from 2014 to 2016, is a legal permanent resident of the United States and lives in Renton.
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UPDATE 2-CSX calls for shareholder meeting over activist investor requests
Feb 14 U.S. rail operator CSX Corp said its board has called for a special meeting of its shareholders to discuss requests made by hedge fund Mantle Ridge LP, which is trying to install Hunter Harrison, outgoing chief executive of Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd as the company's chief executive.
Third graders Rose Cofer, left, and Reighlyn Walter browse a rack of second-hand clothes Thursday inside the Rawhide Mercantile, a classroom at Rawhide Elementary School stocked with donated clothing, food and other items for families in need. The Parent Teachers Association at Rawhide Elementary School opened a store Thursday evening stocked with donated clothing, food and other items for families in need.
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PanARMENIAN.Net - The Martyrdom of Saint Ursula, Caravaggio 's last painting, is on exceptional loan from the Banca Intesa Sanpaolo in Naples and presented with The Met's The Denial of Saint Peter, also created by the artist in the last months of his life, Art Daily said. Commissioned by the Genoese patrician Marcantonio Doria two months before the artist's death in July 1610, Caravaggio painted The Martyrdom of Saint Ursula in an unprecedented minimalist style; its interpretation of the tragic event that is its subject, combined with the abbreviated manner of painting, has only one parallel: The Denial of Saint Peter.
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From February 9 - March 16, I will be exhibiting my comic book inspired designs on canvases, tiles and prints at the Edwardsville Arts Center (EAC) in a solo show entitled, The Delinquent Comic Art of "Wascally Wee Willy" Harroff.
BENGHAZI, Libya: Libyan forces fighting in Benghazi have lost four men and seen 10 wounded so far in December, five months after declaring victory in a campaign to control the eastern city, a medical source said on Monday.
Three of the dead from the Libyan National Army (LNA) were killed by snipers and one by a landmine as it faces resistance from a group of fighters in the Benghazi district of Khreibish.
There have been daily clashes in the area and occasional air strikes.
LNA commander Khalifa Haftar declared victory in a three-year military campaign against an array of Islamist militants and other fighters in Benghazi in early July.
The fighting is part of a broader conflict that developed following the 2011 fall of strongman Muammar Gaddafi. Haftar has opposed a U.N.-backed government based in the capital, Tripoli, as he has gradually strengthened his position on the ground.
(Reporting by Ayman al-Warfalli; Writing by Aidan Lewis; Editing by Richard Balmforth)
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To celebrate Homecoming Week, the Big Spring Steers and fans of the black and gold gathered around a bonfire to get pumped for the big game tonight against the Graham Steers. A pep rally is scheduled in the Steer Gym today at 3 p.m. followed by the Homecoming Parade at 4:30 p.m., which begins on 11th Street and ends at BSHS. Kickoff tonight is at 7:30 p.m.
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LONDON (Reuters) - British aerospace and defence electronics group Cobham said on Friday it has agreed to sell its AvComm and Wireless test businesses to Viavi Solutions for $455 million, as part of the latest stage of a turnaround plan.
Cobham, which had said in August that it may divest the units, plans to use the proceeds to reduce debt.
Communications equipment maker AvComm is based in the U.S., while the Wireless unit, which does 5G mobile network testing, is based in Britain, said Cobham, adding that the deal is expected to complete in the first half of this year. ​
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Shareholders of Uber Technologies Inc. are feuding over a key investor's decision to sue the ride-hailing company's board and former CEO.The Wall Street Journal reported Friday that three shareholders wrote a letter to Benchmark Capital Partners protesting the venture capital firm's decision last week to file the lawsuit.Benchmark, which owns 13 percent of Uber stock, contends former CEO Travis Kalanick concealed material information from investors when he created three new board seats in 2016 and gave himself the right to appoint people to those seats. The firm says Kalanick is trying to return as CEO.Shareholders Shervin Pishevar of Sherpa Capital, Ron Burkle of Yucaipa Cos. and Adam Leber of Maverick demanded that Benchmark withdraw the lawsuit and remove its representative from the board.Uber declined to comment.
× Governor Bentley sets date for Special Election to fill vacant US Senate seat
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Robert Bentley has announced the dates for a Special Election to fill the seat in the US Senate vacated by the appointment of Jeff Sessions as U.S. Attorney General.
“After consultation and lengthy discussions with the Alabama Secretary of State’s Office, a large number of factors were considered in setting the date for this Special Election. Those factors included compliance with federal and state statutes and cases, saving unnecessary expense on a costly separate statewide special election, and setting a time that is expected to increase voter participation,” Governor Bentley said. “For these reasons, the 2018 General Election is the most reasonable time to hold the Special Election to fill the unexpired term of Senator Sessions.”
WASHINGTON (AP) — Three women who have previously accused President Donald Trump of sexual harassment are sharing their stories on NBC’s “Megyn Kelly Today.”
Jessica Leeds, Samantha Holvey and Rachel Crooks on Monday told of alleged harassment by Trump spanning decades.
The White House called the claims false and “totally disputed in most cases.” It said “the timing and absurdity of these false claims speak volumes.”
One of the accusers, Rachel Crooks, called the White House statement “laughable.”
Crooks says of sexual misconduct: “I think politicians seem to be immune to this.”
The women, who first shared their stories before the November 2016 election, were holding a press conference later Monday to call for a congressional investigation into Trump’s alleged behavior.
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This local singer/songwriter only started her career a year ago and here she is on our Best Of 2017 list!
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There is some amount of correction that is still there but the character of the market is changing, Harendra Kumar, Head of Institutional Broking & Global Economy at Elara Capital told CNBC-TV18.
According to him yields are inching up. A huge sector rotation is what we are advising people, he added.
There is a huge structural story that is developing in midcap IT, said Kumar.
It is very important to see how your sectoral picks move ahead from here and within that, some of the individual stocks, he further mentioned.
Date Filed Monday, October 2, 2017 Case Number 2017EST229053 Bond 1 Bond Status ORD Bond Amount $10,000.00 Date Died October 27, 2016 Filing Code AWD
Text 2017 EST 229053—Estate of William Horan. Application to administer wrongful death estate filed. Granted on giving bond of $10,000.00. R. G. Mansour, atty.
12:17 Reported News Briefs Kislev 23, 5778 , 11/12/17 Kislev 23, 5778 , 11/12/17 Suspected attack around Mt of Olives was car accident An incident in the A Tur neighborhood, suspected to have been a ramming terror attack, has been clarified by police to be a road accident. ► ◄ Last Briefs
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LOS ANGELES: Rapper Kendrick Lamar and singer The Weeknd have joined hands for a new track titled "Pray for me" from the forthcoming film "Black Panther".
This single is the second collaboration by the two artistes after "Sidewalks" from the 2016 album, "Starboy".
"Pray for me" has a dark and a powerful beat from The Weeknd with strong verses from Lamar.
The audio track was released globally on Thursday, read a statement.
Lamar and Anthony "Top Dawg" Tiffith will be curating and producing "Black Panther: The Album".
The album will feature music from and inspired by Marvel Studios' "Black Panther" film.
"Black Panther" is directed by critically acclaimed filmmaker Ryan Coogler and stars Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan and Lupita Nyong'o, among others.
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The Red Devils bounced back from a midweek defeat against Tottenham with a 2-0 win at Old Trafford.
Romelu Lukaku and Sanchez scored the goals which closed the gap to Premier League leaders Manchester City to 13 points.
However, Shearer was critical of Man Utd’s performance against the relegation-threatened Terriers.
But the former Newcastle hitman hailed Sanchez’s part in dragging his team to victory.
The Chilean also picked up a surprising record along the way as Huddersfield struggled to deal with his pace and power.
May 1 Pelion SA:
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March 29 Zhuguang Holdings Group Co Ltd
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I don't know which was more exciting, the green Passive House designed and built by the Artisans Group , or the fancy new Mercedes Winnebago parked in front. Neither are very passive.
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Altus police are asking for the public's help in locating the person responsible for peppering a home with gunfire late Sunday night. Shortly after 10:00 p.m. at the 800 block of West Liveoak, there was gunfire.
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Barolo, as we know it today, was first made in the early 19th century by the Marchese Carlo Tancredi Falletti di Barolo and his wife, Giulia. The wine from their estate soon became known as “the wine from Barolo” and was served at important diplomatic and royal functions. Today, Marchesi di Barolo remains a family business. Since 2006, the estate has been under the direction of Pietro’s great-grandson and fifth-generation winemaker, Ernesto Abbona and his wife Anna, who have inherited a long-standing winemaking tradition and a love of the vineyards and its wines.
The team at Bacchus is excited to host Valentina Abbona, co-owner of Marchesi di Barolo and daughter of Ernesto and Anna, for a Piedmont-inspired dinner crafted by Bacchus Executive Chef Nick Wirth, paired with carefully selected wines chosen by CMS Certified Advanced Sommelier Katie Espinosa.
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Story highlights They left Tahiti after a nearly one-month stay in French Polynesia.
Obama's had a pretty glamorous post-presidency life so far
Washington (CNN) The Obamas are having the time of their post-White House lives.
Former President Barack Obama snapped a photo of former first lady Michelle Obama as she posed on the top deck of a yacht where the couple and celebrity friends spent Friday morning off the island of Mo'orea, in the South Pacific.
The Obamas were vacationing with Bruce Springsteen, Tom Hanks and Oprah Winfrey and spent two hours aboard music mogul David Geffen's luxury yacht, the Rising Sun, before leaving Tahiti. They had been staying in French Polynesia for nearly a month.
In the past few months, his trips have included visiting California for some golf, a private island in the Caribbean -- where he kite-surfed with billionaire Richard Branson -- New York to take in a Broadway play, and then to dine with U2's Bono.
AUSTIN, Texas — A student at a middle school in Texas paid a stripper to visit campus on Thursday, school administrators confirmed to the American-Statesman.
The woman went went to the provided address around 11:30 a.m. on Thursday. When she arrived and discovered it was Grisham Middle School, she called the front office and explained what happened, according to the paper.
The woman did not enter the school, according to Jenny LaCoste-Caputo, a spokeswoman for Round Rock Independent School District.
The student used his cell phone to call the stripper and paid for the services using his parent’s credit card, according to CBS Austin.
School officials said the student is facing “disciplinary action.”
In an email sent to parents and obtained by the American-Statesman, Principal Paige Hadziselimovic explained what happened on Thursday:
A hiker who was stranded in Montaña de Oro State Park on Saturday, February 4, 2017, was airlifted to safety Sunday morning. Here is footage of the rescue from the view of the California Highway Patrol helicopter. The 27-year-old hiker had became lost and “disoriented” near Allen Peak.
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) – Topeka officials say a 35-year-old African elephant at the Topeka Zoo has died.
The elephant, named Shannon, died Monday morning after she was found lying on her side for the second day in a row.
When the 5,500-pound elephant was found on her side Sunday, Topeka fire personnel used a large strap and tripod to help lift her back into an upright position.
Zoo director Brendan Wiley said firefighters were attempting to lift the elephant again Monday morning when she took her last breath.
Wiley said zoo officials are investigating what caused the elephant’s death.
Shannon and Cora, a 59-year-old Asian elephant, arrived at the Topeka Zoo in August 2016 from a traveling elephant program based near Tampa, Florida. They joined two other elephants at the zoo.
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Wheels were stolen from a car parked in Burton Latimer.
Offenders broke into the car, parked at Prescott Motor Company, Kettering Road, and searched it before stealing all four alloy wheels and tyres, leaving the car on bricks.
The incident took place between 6pm on Monday (October 2) and 9.30am on Tuesday (October 3).
Officers would like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed this incident or who may have any information regarding it.
Witnesses or anyone with information about this incident can contact police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
A wall that encircles a Confederate monument in Birmingham, Ala. has fueled a fiery legal dispute between the city and state.
The Gunners legend, speaking exclusively to Express Sport, says "stuff is going on that we don't know about" with regards to the Chilean superstar.
Seaman thinks a new contract would have been offered last year that Sanchez has snubbed and he's begged him to pen a new deal.
He said: "I hope Alexis Sanchez will stay at Arsenal because I don't want to see players of that quality leaving the club.
"They are the type of players you're willing to play a load of money for to bring in.
"You don't want to be letting them go but the situation with his contract, the club have a decision to make.
Jeremy Meeks dubbed, by fans and the media, as the ‘Hot Felon’, ‘Hottest Convict Ever’ and ‘Our Favorite Convict’ just to name a few, hit the runway at this year’s New York Fashion Week. On Monday, Meeks walked the runway for designer Phillip Plein and he looked as fabulous as we expected in a dark ensemble: black pants, black boots, a black jacket and a black puffer coat with a fur hood.
It was just two years ago that Meeks, 33 years old, caught our attention with his piercing blue eyes, good looks and run-ins with the law after Stockton, CA Police Department released his mugshot on their Facebook page.
Meeks, who was released from a California Prison a year ago, has now traded in his inmate jumpsuit for designer clothes and is pursuing his modeling career; Meeks is currently signed to White Cross Management Agency.
I’m sure fans are looking forward to seeing more of the internet breaking sexy Prison Bae.
By Teri Carnicelli It's been a rough road for officials at North Phoenix Baptist Church, 5757 N. Central Ave., whose congregation in May of last year approved plans for a senior living complex on the church's eastern property that currently is mostly underutilized parking spaces. It wasn't long after the announcement that trouble began to brew, as nearby homeowners and leaders of a large neighborhood association questioned the need to change the underlying zoning from residential to a mixed-use that would include commercial.
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A female stunt driver has died after a motorcycle crash on a set for the movie “Deadpool 2” in downtown Vancouver, police said Monday.
The driver’s name was not immediately released.
Witness Sharmina Kermalli said she had just walked into a Starbucks next door to where the accident happened when she heard a loud crash. She ran out of the coffee shop and saw glass still falling on the body of the woman.
A crumpled motorcycle was seen lying on its side at the location of the accident near Vancouver’s waterfront.
Police said officers were at the scene and investigators with WorkSafeBC, the provincial workplace safety agency, were also looking into the crash.
Deadpool, a Marvel Comics superhero, is played by Vancouver-born actor Ryan Reynolds.
Johnathan Nguyen is a talented self-taught photographer and retoucher from Dallas, who started taking photos only two years ago because his friends were doing it. Johnathan focuses on sci-fi and ’80s aesthetic, he shoots marvelous beauty, fashion and lifestyle portrait photography. Nguyen has 13,400 Instagram followers.
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Our first Photo of the Day of 2017 features a festive shot from Nathan Phillips Square, submitted to our Flickr Pool by A Great Capture. Photographed in mid-December, this view shows the recent Holiday Fair in The Square event, a holiday market and carnival that animated the public space between Decmber 8th and 23rd.
Christmas at Nathan Phillips Square, image by A Great Capture via Flickr
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She's spent most of her life there, eating food provided by the Second Harvest Food Bank and sleeping on the ground in front of the Salvation Army offices downtown. She even gave birth to her son near a fence there some 30 years ago, she said.
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Rossi and Urena then hooked up for the equalizer with six minutes to play. With Urena about to break toward the penalty area, Rossi threaded a left-footed pass through defense to his roommate, who beat Toronto's Chris Mavinga to the ball. And though Bono made a sprawling save on his first shot, the ball ricocheted behind the keeper, allowing Urena to run under it and nod it into the goal.
David Ross to skydive at Chicago Air and Water Show
Former Cubs catcher David Ross is seeking a new thrill or maybe more attention.
Ross will open the 59th annual Chicago Air and Water Show by tandem jumping out of a plane with the U.S. Army Parachute Team Golden Knights. He will touch down in front of the Boat House at North Avenue Beach after the show opens at 10 a.m. on Aug. 19.
It seems Ross doesn’t know the definition of retirement. He’s done the exact opposite of that since the Cubs won the World Series in November.
Since entering “retirement,” Ross took a position as a special assistant to the Cubs baseball operations, was an intern for Bryzzo Souvenir Co. and he published a memoir. Ross also finished as the runner-up of last season’s Dancing With the Stars on ABC and he became an ESPN baseball analyst.
Seriously, is there anything Ross can’t do?
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Roma and Liverpool agreed Mohammed Salah’s move to the Premier League last summer with the Egypt star who joined the Reds for a fee close to € 50 million (€ 42 million plus € 8 million in add-ons).The Egyptian ace has already netted 19 goals in all competitions so far this season and La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Roma are about to receive a bonus linked with the transfer of the Egyptian. Roma, in fact, are entitled to receive a bonus of € 1.5 million as soon as Salah scores his 20goal in the current campaign.As soon as Salah will score his 20goal of the season, Roma will receive the bonus agreed with Liverpool this past summer.​Salah has had a stunning start to the season having also registered six assists in 24 appearances with the Reds. The contract of the Egypt International expires in 2022. Salah has recently been linked with a move to Real Madrid.
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R&B’s resident bad boy Chris Brown is closing out the year with another accomplishment to add to his list. On Wednesday (December 6), Brown took to Twitter to reveal he’s received over three dozen plaques from the RIAA this year.
“40 PLAQUES THIS YEAR!,” he wrote. “Today the RIAA released 23 more certified platinum and gold plaques that included 12 x multi platinum singles. 74.5 million single and album sales just in the US.”
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Law enforcement authorities in South Florida want to talk to a 22-year-old man wanted as a “person of interest” in the shooting death of rising rap star XXXTentacion.
Broward Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman Veda Coleman-Wright said in a news release sent Tuesday night that detectives want to ask Robert Allen what he knows about the rapper’s death.
She says he’s also wanted on a felony warrant for violating probation for possession of flakka and carrying a concealed weapon.
XXXTentacion, whose real name is Jahseh Dwayne Onfroy, was shot June 18. Detectives said a SUV blocked the 20-year-old rapper’s luxury sports car in the driveway of a Fort Lauderdale-area motorcycle dealership and two masked men confronted him during an apparent robbery attempt.
Twenty-two-year-old Dedrick Williams faces murder charges. He hasn’t entered a plea.
Front Country will make their way to the Great Plains Theatre in Abilene on Friday, April 21st at 7 p.m.
These musicians mixed their styles together to feature a range of classical and contemporary styles.
This west coast group was a loose collection of performers until 2012 and 2013 when they gathered around a single microphone at the RockyGrass and Telluride festivals, and won first prize in those prestigious band contests.
Fresh off the stage at the Fox Theatre in Denver and the Gold Room in Colorado Springs, Front Country will stop in Abilene during the midwest leg of their national tour.
Tickets are $15 for general admission and $80 for a table. Call Great Plains Theatre at 785-263-4574.
TOKYO, March 29 The Bank of Japan trimmed the purchase of three to five-year Japanese government bonds in its regular market operations on Wednesday.
The central bank announced it would buy 380 billion yen ($3.42 billion) in those maturities, down from the previous operation's 400 billion yen.
The BOJ has been tweaking the amount of JGBs it buys at its operations in an effort to reduce market volatility, which worsened as the central bank purchased large amounts of debt under its easing programme. (Reporting by the Tokyo markets team)
Rep. Steve Scalise, R-La., the third top Republican in the U.S. House of Representatives, is listed in critical condition, according to the hospital where he received surgery. J. Scott Applewhite AP
Richard (shoulder) had three carries for three yards and caught his lone target for negative five yards in Sunday's 24-6 loss at Denver.
Richard (shoulder) practiced in a limited fashion all week, but was able to suit up Sunday, although he was unproductive, like most of his fellow offensive teammates. He's seen 6-to-10 touches in eight of the last nine games, so he'll continue to serve as a change-of-pace runner for the Raiders in the playoffs.
Leading UK convenience retailer using JDA solutions to improve product availability and offer shopper-centric range planning in order to drive increased sales and enhanced customer satisfaction )-- JDA Software Group, Inc. , today announced that leading UK convenience food retailer the Co-op has chosen to implement a broad spectrum of JDA's space planning and assortment solutions as part of its Retail Transformation Programme.
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DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Free summer lunches for children start June 4 in Decatur.
This is the 35th year the Decatur Park District and Illinois State Board of Education have partnered to provide free meals at local parks and schools. 2
Meals are available free of charge Monday through Friday, June 4 through Aug. 3 for children aged 18 and under.
Locations and times for lunches include:
Location Lunch
Garfield Park 1 - 2 p.m.
Grant Park 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Hess Park 1 - 2 p.m.
Jasper Park 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Johns Hill Park 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Knights of Columbus Park 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Lions Park 1 - 2 p.m.
Monroe Park 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Mueller Park 1 - 2 p.m.
Oak Grove Park 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
South Shores Park 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Torrence Park 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
There will be no free lunch on July 4.
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia is hoping to recruit former world champion track cyclist Shane Perkins of Australia in a push for medals at the 2020 Olympics.
Perkins says in a Facebook statement that he "will now be riding for Russia," alongside a picture of himself in Russian team gear. He adds that the "Russian Cycling Federation has given me another opportunity to chase my dreams of Olympic representation in Tokyo 2020."
However, Russia says the switch isn't yet complete.
RCF general secretary Yuri Kucheryavy tells Russia's R-Sport news agency that Perkins was training with Russia's sprinters recently and "we're interested in him for the team sprint, where we need a third person," as well as the keirin, but "we still need to sort everything out officially."
Perkins has won two gold medals at the track world championships and Olympic individual sprint bronze in 2012.
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Gamecocks head coach Dawn Staley wearing her "net-lace" during the celebration parade Sunday (Source: WIS)
To the victors go the spoils.
The South Carolina women's basketball team was honored Tuesday by state lawmakers during a joint session of the General Assembly at a ceremony at the State House.
Dawn Staley and the women's team dazzled in the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament all the way to the national championship over Mississippi State.
The session began at noon. Afterward, the team went to Governor McMaster's office.
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SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — A Massachusetts police department is investigating a Facebook comment purportedly made by an officer “mocking” the violence in Charlottesville, Virginia, that killed one person and injured at least 19 others.
Springfield Police Commissioner John Barbieri says he received a complaint about the comment Sunday and opened an internal investigation.
Democratic Mayor Domenic Sarno later released a statement saying “There is no place for this in our society, let alone from a Springfield Police Officer.”
Officials say the matter will be taken before a police review board if the investigation finds the officer did make the comment.
James Alex Fields Jr. is accused of driving through a crowd of people protesting a white supremacist rally in Charlottesville on Saturday, killing a 32-year-old woman.
LAGOS, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Nigeria's Zenith Bank has made a provision on 30 percent of its loan to 9mobile, the country's fourth largest telecoms group formerly known as Etisalat Nigeria, the bank's chief executive said on Monday.
"We have taken about 30 percent ... as a provision which we believe is very prudent as the company is undergoing restructuring ... to prepare for a new investor," Peter Amangbo told a conference call.
Nigerian regulators stepped in last month to save Etisalat Nigeria from collapse and prevent lenders placing the country's fourth biggest telecoms group into receivership, prompting a board, management and name change. (Reporting by Oludare Mayowa; Editing by Greg Mahlich)
Investigators with the Columbia Police Department are looking into a shooting incident that happened on Greystone Boulevard overnight.
According to CPD, that shooting happened at a Palmetto Health Richland office building around 1:30 a.m.
No one was injured, but the glass door to the building was damaged.
CPD continues to investigate.
If you have any information about this incident, you are urged to contact Crimestoppers in any of the following ways: Call 1-888-CRIME SC (888-274-6372) or visit www.midlandscrimestoppers.com and email a tip. Your identity will be kept anonymous, and if your tip leads to an arrest, you could be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000.
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Home Indiana Suspect Arrested in Connection With Oswald Homicide May 30th, 2018 Tyrone Morris Indiana
Terre Haute Police have arrested a man in connection with the murder of a woman who was found dead in a pond. Officers arrested 44-year-old Kenneth Pitts in connection with the murder.
Officers believe Pitts murdered Oswald with a hatchet in Oswald’s basement after she shot him in the face. They say 77-year-old Oswald was brutally murdered before being thrown into a pond in Vigo County.
Pitts was arrested in Nevada and has been charged with murder, burglary, and arson among other crimes.
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An influential Australian opposition lawmaker under fire over his close links to wealthy Chinese political donors has announced he is quitting the Senate for the good of his party as the government moves against foreign interference in politics.
Sam Dastyari announced on Tuesday that he would quit as a senator for the center-left Labor Party before Parliament next sits in February. Cabinet Minister Peter Dutton had criticized Dastyari for his links to China.
Dastyari has been at the center of government complaints of foreign interference in Australian politics, accusation that have raised the ire of Beijing.
Labor has accused the government of tapping into community "China-phobia" to attack Dastyari.
The government has announced that Australia will ban foreign interference in its politics either through espionage or financial donations.
A Henderson man is facing a rape charge.
Police say 41-year-old Cedric Loston was arrested Thursday. He is no longer in jail.
Police say the victim woke up to Loston raping her and yelled for help.
After Loston left, police say the victim called 911 and was taken to the hospital.
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“I think it’s a good time for myself, representing the team, to thank the group for all the financial effort they have done at the beginning of the season.
Classmates of murdered 22-year-old student Cyril Vangriecken take part in a tribute for the vicitms of a shooting in Liege, on Wednesday. An attack that killed two policewomen and a male bystander in the eastern Belgian city on Tuesday amounts to "terrorist murder," the prosecutors' spokesman said at a press conference. The attacker is suspected of killing another person, according to prosecutors. Photo: AFP
The Boston Bruins will try again Monday night to close out the Toronto Maple Leafs.
The Bruins, who were unable to eliminate the Maple Leafs in Game 5 at TD Garden, will visit Toronto for Game 6 with a 3-2 edge in the teams’ first-round Stanley Cup playoff series. While the on-ice action will take place north of the border, there still are a couple of great viewing parties lined up in Boston.
NESN and Budweiser are teaming up Monday night to host viewing parties at Biddy Early’s and The Point in Boston. Both parties start at 6:30 p.m. ET, with puck drop at 7 p.m.
So round up your best Bruins gear and come on down to support the Black and Gold as they look to advance to the second round of the playoffs!
VANCOUVER — Police say four people were taken to hospital after a car crash in east Vancouver as police investigated two bank robberies.
Const. Jason Doucette says none of those who were injured were involved in the alleged bank robberies, describing them as "innocent civilians."
The four people, who were in the same vehicle, were taken to hospital with what's believed to be minor injuries.
Doucette says officers received reports of robberies at two separate banks within 30 minutes on Saturday afternoon.
He says a Porsche Cayenne that police believe was driven by the suspects crashed at an intersection near the location of the second robbery, minutes after it was reported.
The crash involved four vehicles.
HUNTINGTON, N.Y. (AP) — A group of New York commuters got together around “9 o’clock on a Saturday” and sang a rendition of Billy Joel’s famous ballad, “Piano Man.”
A video posted on Twitter captured nearly everyone aboard the Long Island Railroad train bound for Huntington singing in unison to the song on May 19.
Professional tennis player Julia Elbaba — who posted the video — says she was on the train talking with a man who mentioned he was in a Billy Joel tribute band.
Elbaba says she sang a few bars with the man and soon, the whole car was singing.
The 23-year-old Oyster Bay resident said in her post on Twitter that she wished LIRR riders could always get along that well.
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Maxwell is starting at catcher and batting eighth against the Rangers, Jane Lee of MLB.com reports.
Maxwell, who was called up from Triple-A earlier Monday to replace the injured Kendall Graveman, will get his first start of the year behind the plate. He appeared in 33 games with the A's last season (starting 25 at catcher), slashing .283/.337/.402 across 92 at-bats.
Tucson Sector Border Patrol agents arrested two Tucson teenagers Saturday night Dec. 9 after they sped away from a border patrol checkpoint, according to a news release.
CBP said the teens fled from the checkpoint when agents tried to perform an immigration inspection on the 19-year-old driver and the18-year-old passenger.
The driver eventually lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a tree along Interstate 19 near Arivaca Road.
After the crash agents found a 24-year-old female Mexican national and a 19-year-old male Mexican national in the trunk.
The teens were arrested for human smuggling and the Mexican nationals were arrested for immigration violations.
CBP said no one needed medical attention after the crash.
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Eugene Police Department chief candidates Bruce Marquis, Richland Police Chief Chris Skinner and Mike Lester wait for the first question and a candidate forum in Eugene. Andy Nelson The Register-Guard
Gust have participated in a DLC collaboration with the cost-intensive Dead or Alive 5: Last Round, providing an abundance of luxurious bikinis that players can dress all the game’s sexy women in and that become partially destroyed as the player is damaged (a constantly used feature that more perverted players no doubt regard as revolutionary).
There are a total of 17 costumes in the collaboration and they are all available for purchase now.
10-year-old boy missing from Evanston Fourth of July parade
A 10-year-old boy was reported missing from the Fourth of July parade in north suburban Evanston.
Bryce Evans went missing in the area around the parade, according to Evanston police. He was described as a thin, 5-foot-6 black boy wearing a Boy Scout uniform.
The parade runs along Central Street from Central Park Avenue to Ashland Avenue. It started at 2 p.m.
Anyone who sees Bryce was asked to call (847) 866-5000.
People in Montgomery Protest in Response to Charlottesville, Virginia Violence
by Danielle Wallace
In response to the recent violence in Charlottesville, Virginia a group of people protested in Montgomery Sunday.
Protesters walked from the Court Square Fountain on Dexter Avenue to the steps of the Capitol. The silent protest consisted of Montgomery residents and local ministers. Kathleen Kilpatrick, organized the protest after seeing various protests in other cities. She says she wants Montgomery to be a part of bringing peace to our nation.
“Getting people together in a peaceful, friendly way-inclusive way is so important to help some people deal with where to go next,” says Kilpatrick.
People from across the country have united with peaceful protests this weekend since Saturday’s deadly rally.
If you’ve started exploring the new RDM 13, you may be wondering what we’ve done with the feature that allowed you to share favorite sessions and entries with other users. Yes, that’s right, I said “allowed” instead of “allows” — because this feature is no longer available. What’s the deal?
Here’s the story: based on feedback from our amazing community of IT pros (that would be YOU), we realized that the option to share favorites wasn’t really helpful. After all, favorites are unique to each person, just like bookmarks in a browser.
However, instead of eliminating this feature, we hit the reset button and made it more useful in three ways:
1. Flag as Favorite
Now when you right-click a session, you can choose to “Flag as Favorite.” This adds it to the preferred sessions/entries in your Favorites treeview tab.
Read the entire article here, Improved Feature in Remote Desktop Manager 13: Favorites
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WINNIPEG — Hospitals and senior care in Winnipeg are going to get major upgrades.
The Winnipeg Regional Health Authority and the province have announced almost $20 million over 27 months for renovations.
The money comes after the closure of three emergency rooms and consolidation of services in the city.
A new area for treating minor emergencies is to be created at St. Boniface Hospital, and the current one at Health Sciences Centre is to be expanded to cut down on ER wait times.
Renovations will also be done to increase mental-health beds at Victoria Hospital, which will also have geriatric rehabilitation services.
Deer Lodge Centre is to see 10 new special-needs rooms built to deal with behavioural concerns.
The health authority also says St. Boniface Hospital Foundation will fund a study to explore the feasibility of a helipad at that hospital.
(CTV Winnipeg)
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ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan’s Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is appearing before a Supreme Court-appointed team investigating allegations against his family’s offshore companies and money laundering.
Authorities have made strict security arrangements at a building where Sharif will appear before noon Thursday. His two sons have already testified and denied the allegations against their family’s financial affairs.
Sharif, who says he never misused his authority to enrich himself, has been under pressure to resign since reports based on documents leaked from a Panama-based law firm indicated his sons owned offshore companies.
The Supreme Court, after hearing petitions for months against Sharif and his family, has ruled there was not enough evidence to remove him from office but ordered an investigation team to look further into the allegations.
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Indian challenge ended at the ATP250 Ricoh Open with the quarterfinal defeat of Leander Paes and Scott Lipsky while the fast-rising team of Divij Sharan and Purav Raja fell at the first hurdle.
Paes and his American partner Lipksy went down fighting 4-6 4-6 against the second seeded pair of Raven Klaasen and Rajeev Ram in the Euro 660, 375 grass court tournament in s- Hertogenbosch, Netherland.
Left-handed Sharan and Raja, who reached the pre- quarterfinals at the French Open, lost 3-6 4-6 to Andre Sa and Michael Venus.
Meanwhile in the singles events, Ramkumar Ramanathan advanced to second round of the Challenger event at Citta di Caltanissetta, Italy with a 6-2 4-6 7-6(6) win over Austria's Sebastian Ofner.
The Indian Davis Cupper next faces Kazakhatan's 126th- ranked Mikahil Kukushkin.
At the Lisbon Open, Prajnesh Gunneswaran lost his opening round 5-7 4-6 Joao Domingues.
(This article has not been edited by DNA's editorial team and is auto-generated from an agency feed.)
The Lumberjack Competition at the Centre County Grange Encapment and Fair will be held Aug. 26 at the basketball court. Photo provided
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture oversees restaurant inspections in the state. Inspection reports are "snapshots" of the day and time the inspections took place. In many cases, violations are corrected on site prior to the inspector leaving.
The following restaurants and other establishments in the Hershey area that handle food were inspected during the weeks of Dec. 31-Jan.13 and were recorded as of Jan. 29, 2018.
By BARBARA GREEN
Bowie High School Counselor Jeannette Shaw says she is beyond excited, overwhelmed and scared to death of what will happen next as she retires after 29 years in education.
Shaw who will turn 51 on her last day on July 29 decided she wanted to retire so she could pursue other things, and “start some new adventures.”
“I am going into business with my dad who raises Red Angus cattle so I have that to look forward to, as well as more grandbaby time,” laughed Shaw.
The educator has spent 25 years of her career both as a teacher and counselor within Bowie Independent School District, along with one year at Prairie Valley ISD and three at North Central Texas College.
Read the full feature in the mid-week News.
Jonjo Shelvey was sent off against Tottenham
The Newcastle midfielder has been banned until September 10 following his stamp on Dele Alli’s ankle during Sunday’s 2-0 defeat against Tottenham,
Manager Rafa Benitez has yet to decide whether to punish Shelvey further after the act of petulance but severely criticised him after the game.
But now it has emerged Shelvey sought professional help over the summer.
Speaking before the sending off, Shelvey said: “Sometimes, I just need to rein it in on the football pitch.
“I need to shut up, not get involved and walk away.
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Tom Evans and Kate James had launched a last-ditch bid to the High Court to take their son to a hospital in Rome, where doctors had offered to continue his care.
But this was rejected at a specially convened hearing this afternoon.
Delivering his decision, Mr Justice Hayden said: "This represents the final chapter in the case of this extraordinary little boy."
After ruling out transferring the toddler to Italy, the judge asked doctors at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital to "explore creatively, ambitiously, even though it may be a forlorn hope, the options, may it be palliative care".
Lawyers representing Alfie’s parents said the tot could live for as long as 10 days at home without a ventilator.
President Ilham Aliyev visited cotton plantation in Giragli village
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© Azertag.az Baku. 28 March. REPORT.AZ/ President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has visited local farmer Humay Mammadova`s cotton plantation in Giragli village, Saatli district. Report informs, press service of the President of Azerbaijan reported.
azcentral sports' Mark Faller and Sarah McLellan discuss the NLDS. Do the Diamondbacks have some things going in their favor?
Michigan State guard Cassius Washington 5) shoots the basketball defended by Indiana guard Josh Newkirk in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, in Bloomington, Ind.
There's no verdict yet in a Minnesota trial for a police officer charged with manslaughter in the fatal shooting of a motorist.
The jury hearing the case has broken for lunch on their third day of deliberations.
Officer Jeronimo Yanez shot driver Philando Castile five times just seconds after Castile told him he was carrying a handgun. Yanez had pulled Castile's car over in a St. Paul suburb last July 6.
Yanez testified last week that Castile was pulling out his gun despite his commands and he feared for his life. Prosecutors question whether Yanez ever actually saw a gun and say he overreacted.
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper proposed on Tuesday what he called a compromise to his state's controversial "bathroom law" that he hopes can appease state Republicans. But his stiffest opposition might come from the other side of the political spectrum - LGBT groups who want the law repealed without any concessions.
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American Girl Doll’s newest doll is a boy.
The beloved toy maker, known for it’s 18-inch female figures, is set to release it’s first male doll.
A spokesperson for American Girl said Tuesday, “A boy character has been a top request from fans for decades.”
The doll’s name is Logan Everett.
His character plays drums for Tenney Grant, a girl trying to make it big in Nashville.
Logan has a couple of looks, one being a t-shirt that says, ‘play loud’ under an unbuttoned plaid shirt.
The doll will be up for sale starting Thursday, at $115.00 each.
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Earlier this year, Spelman Alumni Ashley Lamothe Derby was awarded the Symbol of Success, an honor reserved for Chick-fil-A operators whose businesses experience particularly high sales growth.
Derby is the owner and operator of a Chick-fil-A near the University of Southern California in Los Angeles.
She began her career with Chick-fil-A at age 15 working at a restaurant in her hometown of Marietta, GA. After working at a Chick-fil-A near campus, she was asked by her manager if she would consider a career in leadership with the company and then changed her major from theater to economics.
Following graduation form Spelman, she spent the next three years completing numerous Chick-fil-A management and development programs and in 2011, at age 26, she became the youngest African-American female franchise owner in the company's history.
She now encourages employees at her restaurant to never give up on their goals.
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NEW YORK — Kellogg is buying protein bar maker RXBar, just days after the cereal company hired a former vitamin executive as CEO.
Kellogg, best known for Frosted Flakes and Pop-Tarts, has struggled to make its cereals and snacks more appealing to Americans who want to avoid sugary processed foods. Its revenue has suffered, falling every year since 2013. RXBar says its bars are made with egg whites, fruits and nuts, and exclude dairy, soy or gluten. Last week, Kellogg Co. hired new CEO Steven Cahillane from vitamin seller Nature’s Bounty Co. as it seeks to offer healthier packaged foods.
The Battle Creek, Michigan-based company said Friday it will pay $600 million for RXBar’s parent company Chicago Bar Co. The deal is expected to be completed by the end of the year.
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At approximately 7:40pm on Thursday evening August 10, 2017, the Henry County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a single vehicle accident involving minor injuries at 1338 310th st. An investigation conducted into the accident revealed the driver, Larry Heitmeier III of Hillsboro, was driving his vehicle, a 2006 Chrysler Pacifica, when he lost control of his vehicle causing him to go into a four-way skid and roll the vehicle over ending up in the ditch. There were only minor injuries. Responding to the incident with the Henry County Sheriff’s Office were the Henry County Ambulance, Salem Fire Department and Salem Fire & Rescue.
Police say Akayed Ullah had a device like a pipe bomb attached to himself when it exploded in a subway passageway beneath the Port Authority terminal.
Here’s what we know about the suspect so far:
His name is Akayed Ullah.
He is 27 years old.
He lives in Brooklyn.
He was taken to Bellevue Hospital with burns to his abdomen and hands, officials said.
He is originally from Bangladesh.
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He has been in the United States for seven years.
He made statements that he carried out the attack in support of ISIS, law-enforcement sources with knowledge of the investigation said.
A jury has sided with pop icon Taylor Swift in a groping lawsuit that was initially filed against her. Former DJ David Mueller accused Swift of pressuring his radio station to fire him. The jury ruled Mueller groped Swift. USA TODAY
Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Chad Bettis high-fives teammates in the dugout before a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Monday, Aug. 14, 2017, in Denver. The game marks Bettis' first of the year after battling cancer. Jack Dempsey AP Photo
Nigeria’s former leaders, led by the incumbent Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, have released a musical video.
The song rendered in the video was the classic Christian hymn by Isaac Watts: “Oh God our help in ages past.”
Those who took part in the video apart from Osinbajo included former military Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon; former military Head of State and civilian President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo; and former Head of the Interim National Government, Chief Ernest Shonekan.
Others were former Vice President in the Alhaji Shehu Shagari administration, Dr. Alex Ekwueme; former Chief of General Staff, Commodore Ebitu Ukiwe; and another former CGS, General Oladipo Diya.
The video was said to have been released in December 2016 and meant to promote unity and peace in Nigeria.
The video:
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is pushing back on claims that President Donald Trump’s travel ban is soon set to expire.
The White House released a memorandum Wednesday declaring that the effective date of the president’s executive order banning travelers from six Muslim-majority countries “is delayed or tolled” until all relevant court injunctions “are lifted or stayed.”
Some critics of the travel ban have said that the policy’s 90-day halt to visitors from Iran, Yemen, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Libya is due to expire in mid-June, even though the ban itself has never taken effect.
The memorandum instructs the secretary of state, the attorney general, the secretary of homeland security, and the director of national intelligence to implement the ban 72 hours after all applicable court injunctions are lifted or stayed.
Stocks ended modestly higher Monday, nudging the Standard & Poor's 500 index and Dow Jones industrial average to record highs.
Technology stocks accounted for most of the gains. Health care stocks also rose, making up for losses in banks and industrial companies. Traders also had their eye on bitcoin futures on their first day of trading.
On Monday:
The S&P 500 index rose 8.49 points, or 0.3 percent, to 2,659.99, a record.
The Dow gained 56.87 points, or 0.2 percent, to 24,386.03, a record.
The Nasdaq composite added 35 points, or 0.5 percent, to 6,875.08.
The Russell 2000 index of smaller-company stocks slipped 1.88 points, or 0.1 percent, to 1,519.84.
For the year:
The S&P 500 is up 421.16 points, or 18.8 percent.
The Dow is up 4,623.43 points, or 23.4 percent.
The Nasdaq is up 1,491.96 points, or 27.7 percent.
The Russell 2000 is up 162.71 points, or 12 percent.
HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – A marijuana company is on track to open two facilities in Holyoke.
Pete Kadens, the CEO of Green Thumb Industries told 22News they plan to open a marijuana growing and processing facility at 28 Appleton Street, while the dispensary is planned for 130 Race Street.
The facility on Race Street is right along the Holyoke Canal Walk.
No one from Green Thumb Industries was available to speak with 22News on Monday, but when we spoke to Kadens several weeks ago he indicated they obtained most of the regulatory approval needed and are on track to begin work on the facilities in about a month.
One Holyoke resident told 22News he’s skeptical.
“For me, I don’t like it,” said Samuel Diaz of Holyoke. “I want young people to make something better for themselves. Something for a new generation.”
Kadens told 22News they’ve already held a job fair to start hiring and they organized an even bigger community job fair inside the gateway city arts building earlier this month.
Zambia to introduce aptitude tests for teachers
The announcement has has drawn mixed reactions.
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Feb 14 MedicPen AB (publ):
* Signs distribution agreement with Automated Security Alert, Inc. in the United States
* Agreement with the Automated Security Alert includes distribution, service, marketing and sales activities of MedicPen's products throughout the United States
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ELIZABETH, N.J. (AP) — A lawyer for man accused of setting off bombs in New Jersey and New York City who wants charges related to a shootout dismissed.
NJ.com reports (http://bit.ly/2lPSTJN ) Union County Deputy Public Defender Peter Liguori, who is representing Ahmad Rahimi, filed pre-trial motions, including one to strike repetitive counts in the indictment against Rahimi.
Twenty-eight-year-old Rahimi is charged with five counts of attempted murder for the Sept. 19 gun battle in Linden, New Jersey. At the time, he was being sought for planting bombs in Manhattan, near a charity run in Seaside Park, and in a trash can in Elizabeth.
Liguori argues prosecutors failed to present sufficient evidence to support charges he tried to kill Linden police officers.
Rahimi is also facing a federal trial over the bomb charges.
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Information from: NJ.com, http://www.nj.com
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An anonymous tip from the community led to the seizure of over 400 pounds of marijuana in Collins on Wednesday.
“We got a phone call from a concerned citizen that they smelled marijuana in the area of a storage facility in the city of Collins,” Collins Police Chief Joey Ponder said. “We went to the location to check it out and got a K9 to make a few rounds around the facility, and he hit on the drugs.”
Ponder added that they obtained a search warrant around noon Wednesday and gained entry into the locker/storage unit.
“We confiscated the drugs, and we do have a suspect in the case,” Ponder said.
The investigation is ongoing, according to Ponder.
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Theresa May has called for a General Election on the 8th of June.
Many have responded negatively to this, and said it causes yet more political uncertainty and many have expressed fatigue over the amount of election and referendum campaigns there have been over the past few years.
Although this election could be catastrophic for the Labour Party, as their polling is at an eight-year low, many Corbynites are excited at the prospect of campaigning for their leader to become Prime Minister.
Girl dies after shooting over video game controller
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ABERDEEN, Miss. (AP) — A Mississippi girl has died after her brother allegedly shot her in the head because she wouldn't hand over the controller of a video game.
WCBI-TV reported Sunday that Monroe County Sheriff Cecil Cantrell says the girl is dead.
Cantrell told local news outlets that the 9-year-old boy shot his 13-year-old sister in the back of the head. She was rushed to Le Bonheur's Children's Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, but didn't survive.
Authorities say they don't yet know how the boy got the gun. The circumstances are still being investigated.
Here are some results from a new survey on what is and isn’t COOL.
A new survey by Buzzfeed asked people to rank whether these things are cool or not. Here are the results…
1. Piercings . . . 73% cool, 10% not.
2. Tattoos . . . 69% cool, 11% not.
3. Beards . . . 57% cool, 18% not.
4. Being into nerd culture . . . 54% cool, 19% not.
5. Being really into sports . . . 52% cool, 17% not.
6. Being into obscure music . . . 46% cool, 21% not.
7. Smoking weed . . . 29% cool, 43% not.
8. Having lots of Instagram followers . . . 25% cool, 33% not.
9. Smoking cigarettes . . . 6% cool, 86% not.
10. Vaping . . . 5% cool, 83% not.
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Cody Isaacson was killed after a bullet came in under a windowsill and struck him in the heart, his mom said.
Celebrity chef Antonio Carluccio has died aged 80 just a week before he was due to hand out awards at the Northamptonshire Food and Drink Awards.
The announcement from his agent today (November 8) comes as he was set to present awards at the dinner event on November 15.
Awards director Rachel Mallows said: “We are deeply shocked and saddened to learn of the death of Antonio Carluccio OBE.
“We send our condolences to his family, friends and all those who treasured his visionary culinary work and will raise a glass to his memory at the awards dinner [November 15]”.
Mr Carluccio was best known for his Italian restaurant chain, cookbooks and hit BBC Two show Two Greedy Italians.
A trial is starting today over an alleged racially motivated attack in a west Hull street.
Thomasz Tchorzewski, Ernest Mariusz Bachowski, Robert Tchorzewki and Lukasz Chluba, all of Granville Street, are accused of being involved in the attack against a neighbouring Hull family in the road on June 17, 2017.
Kieran Bush claimed his family and his girlfriend, Olivia Johnson, were punched and attacked outside their house in the street.
All four defendants are in the dock at Hull Crown Court this afternoon as a trial against them gets underway, which Hull Live will be covering direct from the courtoom.
Stay tuned for the latest updates from the trial, and the live blog will load below.
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After 15 years, lawsuits in two counties and six trips to the Court to Appeals, a fight over the governance of several entities affiliated with the Missouri Baptist Convention may have reached the beginning of the end. The declaratory judgment, filed in Cole County Circuit Court in 2002, originally alleged that five subsidiary entities of the ...
SEOUL—Laura Osur, a research analyst from Rochester, N.Y., spent about $1,000 for Olympics tickets at this month’s Winter Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea. About three weeks ago, she decided not to go after all.
The reason has nothing to do with North Korea, and everything to do with a more prosaic and widespread concern among overseas Olympics fans: Logistics for the coming Games are proving to be an absolute headache.
Pyeongchang,...
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JOHN Coltrane and David Byrne aren't casual choices for a choreographer looking for dance music - at least they shouldn't be. Yet last week, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater proved that there's a place for both.
Twyla Tharp's The Golden Section, set to music by Byrne and
Fairly strong windy conditions over the island and the sea areas around the island can be expected until 31st of May, the Meteorology Department said.
Several spells of showers will occur in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and North-Western provinces and in Galle and Mathara districts.
Strong gusty winds up to 50-60 kmph can be expected over Kandy, Mathale, Badulla, Nuwara-Eliya, Rathnapura, Kegalle, Galle and Mathara districts and fairly strong gusty winds up to 50kmph in Western, North-Western and North-central provinces.
The department said that showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in the sea areas extending from Puttalam to Hambantota via Colombo and Galle.
Winds will be Westerly to south-westerly in direction in the sea areas around the island and wind speed will be 35-45 kmph.
The collapse of an interstate in the heart of Atlanta has more than 2 million metro residents sitting in even more traffic in the already congested city, and mass transit advocates hope the headaches will spur new interest in expanding rail and bus routes. Many commuters come from surrounding counties that have long resisted mass transit, creating a car-centric region shaped by issues of race and class for more than four decades.
Start the conversation, or Read more at The Decatur Daily.
Jeffersonville Participants Learn How To Dispose of Needles And Administer Naxolone
A Jeffersonville program meant to help curb Hepatitis C and HIV is being extended for the upcoming year.
The program, aimed at helping decrease the use of used needles shared by infected intravenous drug users, teaches participants how to safely dispose of needles and trains them in administering anti-opioid drug overdose medication called Narcan or Naloxone.
Two years ago an outbreak of HIV in nearby Scott county helped push Jefferson county community members to start the program. The public health outcry helped spark a clean needle exchange program.
According to the New Albany News and Tribune, around half of the program participants currently have Hepatitis C. The News and Tribune reported that nine fewer overdose deaths occurred last year than in 2015.
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Eagles fans having dreams of the franchise’s first ever Super Bowl win are now living the nightmare of losing franchise quarterback and MVP candidate Carson Wentz. And they’ll have to hope that Nick Foles (who once was dubbed the team’s quarterback for the next 1,000 years by coach Chip Kelly) can carry them to postseason success.
If he can’t get it done, what will the Eagles do? The only other option on the roster is Nate Sudfeld, and the best free-agent option continues to be Colin Kaepernick.
Per a league source, the Eagles have shown no interest in Kaepernick, and they’re not currently expected to do so.
Regardless of what anyone thinks about him, it’s impossible to argue that he wouldn’t be a viable veteran presence behind Foles. Even if Foles is in better position to run the offense, Kaepernick provides better insurance than Sudfeld, in the event Foles gets hurt or stinks it up.
For more on that and various other topics, check out Monday’s PFT PM podcast.
In the heart of India, a tiger family battles for dominance in the ruins of a lost empire.
No, a former left-arm bowler who has recently celebrated his 73rd birthday would not seem the natural port of call for Loris Karius to receive a life lesson, yet the beleaguered Liverpool goalkeeper could do worse than take refuge in Malcolm Nash’s autobiography, published last week.
Nash, of course, was the poor Welshman who was hit for six sixes in an over by Sir Garfield Sobers. This year is the 50th anniversary and in honour of what is regarded as the most famous over in the history of first-class cricket, Nash has written his memoirs.
It may sound like another pathetic attempt to cash-in on ignominy; say in the manner of a future England manager who starred in a supposedly self-deprecating...
CULTURAL CRUISE: Gucci is showing its cruise 2019 collection in Arles, France, in May.
The luxury company said on Monday that it will hold a runway show on May 30 at the Alyscamps Roman necropolis, which was classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1981.
The Gucci show will be the first big event to be hosted at Alyscamps, which is located a short distance from the town of Arles, in the heart of France’s Provence region.
Gucci has previously presented its cruise collections, designed by creative director Alessandro Michele, in other culturally significant locations, including New York City’s DIA Art Foundation, Westminster Abbey’s cloisters in London and Palazzo Pitti’s Palatina Gallery in Florence.
rhino65 wrote: Bit gutted for Andy Lynch not to make the final. He's been a better than average SL forward for many many years and if not for JP and his ilk, would have gained more international caps than he has.
Yeah i agree with everything you say, i played against Lynchy when we was in juniors top fella then and carried that all through his career. Shame Zak couldn't have picked up a few tips from him on how to conduct yourself as a pro but i guess if he couldn't get that from JP and Sinfield he is a lost cause.
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Steve Clarke is in the frame for the Kilmarnock job and is now red-hot bookies favourite after a flood of bets were placed on him succeeding Lee McCulloch.
The Ayrshireman has applied for the position and is odds-on with some betting firms for a return to management.
Clarke has been out of work since a caretaker spell in charge of Aston Villa last year and is keen on the Rugby Park post.
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The 56-year-old had spells in charge of West Brom and Reading after assistant manager roles at Newcastle United, Chelsea, West Ham United and Liverpool.
The former Scotland international is in contention as the Killie board sift through a raft of applicants that includes German great Stefan Effenberg, Portuguese international Jorge Costa, former boss Mixu Paatelainen and ex-Rugby Park striker Jim McIntyre.
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Olympia beer’s Facebook page includes a photo of actor Clint Eastwood drinking a can of the beer. A new lawsuit questions where the brewery’s water comes from. Screen grab from Facebook
CNBC's Seema Mody reports on whether cryptocurrency and blockchain technology can help Puerto Rico in its recovery from a devastating hurricane.
Blood Oath's debut offering, Pact No. 1, will be comprised of two rye-based whiskeys and one wheat-based for a flavor profile that has a little bit of everything, a touch of spice, vanilla and oak.
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Talkback 16 callers discuss plenty including a Patriots fan in our newsroom and Groundhog Day. But one caller wants to know, what is up with our backyard train?
Sioux City's City Council received a big boost for two city park projects, Monday night.
The Sioux City Parks and Recreation Foundation put $315,947.80 toward the projects.
BPI co-founder Regina Roth gave a $250,000 donation to the city for the Pearl St. Park project.
City officials say the Pearl Street Park should be open by September 30.
"We wouldn't have the park in front of the children's museum if it hadn't been for people stepping forward," said Mayor of Sioux City, Bob Scott. "We're very grateful and very appreciative that people again, in our community, show time and time again their willingness to help."
Nearly $66,000 were donated toward Cone Park.
The city hopes to have work complete on Cone Park by December 20.
Reno woman arrested, 3 kids in custody after motel standoff
RENO, Nev. (AP) — A 34-year-old Reno woman has been arrested on attempted murder charges and three children have been taken into protective custody after three shots were fired over the weekend at a downtown motel.
Police say Bryanna Rodriguez was arrested Saturday following a standoff with a SWAT team at the Gatekeeper Inn.
Officer say they were called to the motel after someone reported a domestic disturbance and say someone fired a gun.
Police say Rodriguez tried to shoot a male victim before hitting him in the head with a golf club. His injuries are not believed to be life threatening.
The standoff shut down traffic on 5th Street between West Street and Arlington Avenue on the north edge of the downtown casino district.
It's not clear if Rodriguez has a lawyer of will be appointed one at a pending court appearance.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Verizon
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Salt Lake City planning $27M upgrade to historical cemetery
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Salt Lake City is looking to spend $27 million to rebuild roads, repair walls and make other upgrades to its 170-year-old bucolic city cemetery.
The Salt Lake Tribune reports the 150-acre cemetery nestled in the city's Avenues neighborhood is the largest burial ground run by any city in the U.S.
The city wants to tackle years of delayed repairs, including fixes for crumbling roads, pathways, walls and other structures along with a new outdoor space for public gatherings.
Salt Lake City Mayor Jackie Biskupski is reviewing the plan. City officials have not yet identified how they will pay for the project.
The historical site is one of the largest open-space areas in Salt Lake City and it's where 12 of 16 past presidents of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are interred.
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Information from: The Salt Lake Tribune, http://www.sltrib.com
The Spanish government's representative in Catalonia has apologised to those injured during police efforts to stop Sunday's independence referendum, reported BBC.
But Enric Millo blamed the Catalan government for holding an illegal vote.
Meanwhile the government in Madrid has issued a decree making it easier for companies to move their headquarters away from Catalonia.
A Catalan minister told the BBC his government would go ahead with an independence debate in parliament.
HAWKINS COUNTY, TN (WJHL) – Hawkins County Sheriff Ronnie Lawson says it could be up to 90 days before autopsy results are back on Donna Young.
The 38-year-old’s body was found in a septic tank overflow pond beside a trailer on Meadowview Road in Rogersville nearly two weeks ago.
Young is originally from Maryland but moved to Tennessee in 2007.
Sheriff Lawson said she had four children.
Lawson also told News Channel 11 last week, her car was not near the scene and she was barefoot.
“We really don’t know yet if there’s going to be any foul play. Right now we’re still interviewing people and hunting on associates and things like that,” Lawson said.
Investigators are asking anyone who knew Young to come forward so they can determine how she died.
If you have any information, call the sheriff’s office at 423-272-4848.
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Related Coverage Weather Alert: Snow and rain for the next 7 days across Bay Area
SONOMA COUNTY (KRON) — Snow has begun to fall in parts of the Bay Area Monday morning.
The National Weather Service is predicting snow on mountain tops in Sonoma and Napa counties, especially along Hwy 29 near RLS State Park.
Fresh snow began to fall on Mount Saint Helena and Mount Diablo on Monday.
Up to 2 inches of snow may accumulate above 2,000 feet by Monday afternoon, according to weather officials.
Lows early Monday morning will be in the 30s with snow possible as low as 2,500 feet above sea level.
Rain is forecast to be widespread on Tuesday and continue throughout the week and into the weekend. Rain may be heavy at times and could cause minor flooding, weather officials said.
Best chance of snow through Wednesday is in far northern Sonoma and Napa counties. Especially along Hwy 29 near RLS State Park. #cawx pic.twitter.com/TwC5uKOkvU — NWS Bay Area (@NWSBayArea) January 2, 2017
MAROA, Ill. (WAND) – A young girl from central Illinois competing in the Scripps National Spelling Bee is moving on to the next round.
Maya Jyothinagaram, an eighth grade student from Maroa-Forsyth spelled the word "gadolinium" correctly on Tuesday.
#speller113 Maya Jyothinagaram spelled the word gadolinium correctly #spellingbee — NationalSpellingBee (@ScrippsBee) May 29, 2018
Jyothinagaram won the regional competition in central Illinois, which got her a spot on the national level. She won the regional competition by spelling the word "agave" correctly.
Round 3 kicks off on Wednesday at 8 a.m. and finals start on Thursday. For more information on the spelling bee, click here. You can also follow her progress by searching the #speller113.
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Baku. 4 January. REPORT.AZ/ Australian actress Cate Blanchett will head the 71st Cannes festival jury which will take place in May.
Report informs referring to thr AFP, organizers of the festival said.
Blanchett is holder of two Oscar and three Golden Globe awards. Her filmography includes Elizabeth (1998), The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999), Aviator (2004), and etc.
The 70th Cannes festival was held on 17-28 May, 2017. Spanish director Pedro Almodovar headed the jury.
Andrew Bogut spent 13 years in the NBA, but has decided to return to his native Australia to continue his career.
Andrew Bogut has decided to return to his native Australia and sign with the Sydney Kings.
The NBL side on Sunday announced they had agreed a deal to bring Bogut home after 13 years in the NBA.
Bogut also seemed to confirm the news, retweeting the Kings' photo with the caption "Bingo!"
Bogut, 33, became a sensation in the United States when he became the first Australian to be selected number one overall in the NBA draft. The Milwaukee Bucks took him in 2005, where he spent seven seasons.
He then signed with the Golden State Warriors, where he earned a championship ring in 2015. He most recently played part of last season with the Los Angeles Lakers, but was waived in January.
Throughout his NBA career, Bogut averaged 9.7 points and 8.7 rebounds.
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The 24K Magic World Tour will continue on!
Bruno Mars confirmed today’s earlier tease by announcing the cities he’ll be stopping in with special guest Cardi B.
Related: Bruno Mars Teases Tour With Cardi B
The ‘finale’ run for the 11-time GRAMMY winner will include visits to Boston, Brooklyn, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Los Angeles, Nashville, Newark, Philadelphia, St. Paul, Toronto, and Tulsa. Dates and venues to be announced soon.
Tickets for the dates are set to go on-sale February 16th.
West Michigan – A rapidly moving cold front will bring the chance of strong to severe thunderstorms late Saturday.
The Storm Predication Center has placed parts of our area under a Marginal Risk of severe thunderstorms from late afternoon to around midnight. The primary threat will be wind gusts to over 50 mph.
Our Future Track model has a line of storms moving into West Michigan by 6:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m. Saturday evening. The line of storms will move quickly to the east at around 30 mph.
The Future Track model shows the heaviest storms concentrated mainly east of US 131 and south of I-94 by 11:00 p.m. Saturday night.
During the day Saturday, strong southerly winds mean a Small Craft Advisory for Lake Michigan.
Despite economic positives, such as job growth, Hall County has a serious poverty issue that it needs to deal with, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce's president told a Gainesville audience Wednesday morning. "As prosperous as you are, as well as you've done, over 25 percent of your kids live in poverty," Chris Clark told a group meeting for a Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce breakfast.
Start the conversation, or Read more at The Times.
New Canaan: Christine Peyreigne of Christine’s Critters, Inc., a non-profit organization, will present a program on the art and sport of falconry Saturday, Oct. 7 at 2 p.m. in Christine’s Garden, adjacent to the library on the corner of Maple Street and South Avenue (in the Adrian Lamb Room if weather is inclement).
This unique program will focus on falconry (hunting with a bird of prey), offering a live demonstration as well as an informative talk.
Peyreigne will bring with her a falconry bird and other raptor ambassadors.
She rescues injured raptors, rehabilitates and releases those that are able to be released, or finds educational facilities for those deemed non-releasable due to their injuries.
Peyreigne is a licensed falconer, wildlife rehabilitator for migratory birds and an educator with raptors and reptiles.
Register at newcanaanlibrary.org.
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Cambodia’s Prime Minister, Hun Sen led a top delegation on Thursday at 2:45 p.m to attend the 50th Anniversary of the Reintegration of His Majesty the King Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah in Brunei.
The trip will take place from October 5 to October 7, 2017 at the invitation of His Majesty the King Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Cambodia-Brunei relations and cooperation is healthy.
The invitation reflected the strong commitment of the top leaders of the two countries in order to strengthen bilateral and multilateral cooperation between the two countries.
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Liverpool conceded two late away goals against Roma in the Champions League semi-final first leg
But two goals inside the last 10 minutes from the visitors gave them a glimmer of hope going into the second leg in Rome next Wednesday.
Goals from Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino (both two) and Sadio Mane put Jurgen Klopp’s side into dreamland.
The Reds raced into a 5-0 lead at Anfield in the first-leg clash.
That is according to BT Sport pundit and legendary Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard.
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Liverpool came down in the gears towards the end and paid for it
First Edin Dzeko beat Loris Karius at the near post from close range before Diego Perotti scored a penalty after James Milner was adjudged to have handled the ball.
Gerrard was critical of Liverpool for not killing off the tie.
“Of course, 100 per cent (I would have taken 5-2 before the match),” Gerrard said.
“But in the game, when you go 5-0 up, you have to kill the game.
KINGSTON, N.Y. >> The New York Supreme Court’s Appellate Division, Third Department, will conduct a regular session of the Appellate Division at the Ulster County Courthouse on Wall Street beginning at 9:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 13.
The session will mark the last time Presiding Justice Karen K. Peters will take the bench in her home county of Ulster. Peters, the second-longest serving justice in the court’s 121-year history, will retire at the end of the year after almost 24 years on the Appellate Division. She previously served eight years as Ulster County Family Court judge.
The calendar will consist of oral arguments in a variety of civil and criminal cases. The public is encouraged to attend.
Besides Peters, the five-judge panel will include justices Elizabeth A. Garry of Chenango County, Eugene P. Devine of Albany County, Christine M. Clark of Schenectady County and Sharon A.M. Aarons of Bronx County.
Youth activist Michael Myles said the evidence based approach Stop Now and Plan programme or (SNAP) which is scheduled to be introduced to Cayman’s schools, should help to curb problems with crime and bad behaviour.
Mr. Myles said he was formally trained in the SNAP programme in 2011 and he said it works because it’s aimed at children in their formative years.
“Now we’ve seen that if a child’s behaviour or criminal intent isn’t curbed by the time the child hits 11 years old, 12 years old it’s too late,” Mr. Myles stated.
Snap is one of 64 recommendations from the Institute of Public Administration of Canada which assesses how to curb criminal behaviour in Cayman.
Cayman 27’s Mario Grey has more.
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Police are searching for a male suspect after a woman was randomly attacked as she was leaving her vehicle in the Clareview Transit Centre parking lot on April 11.
About 6 a.m., the woman, 41, was grabbed from behind while searching inside her vehicle, police allege. The suspect then grabbed the woman’s hair and repeatedly hit her head on the vehicle. The woman was kicked several times after she fell to the ground.
A female witness was pushed to the ground by the attacker after attempting to intervene, police said.
The assailant left when a male witness came to the scene.
Police are asking for the two witnesses to come forward.
The suspect is described as a thin white male in his early twenties between five feet four inches and five feet seven inches. He is reported to have medium-length blond or red hair and a small amount of facial hair. The suspect was wearing a black toque, a black winter jacket, cream coloured pants and black shoes.
A composite sketch of the suspect was released Tuesday.
During a recent edition of Booker T’s Heated Conversations podcast (transcript via wrestlinginc.com), Booker spoke about a possible return to wrestling for CM Punk. Here is what the WWE Hall of Famer had to say:
I think he’ll be at All In. I think if he loses this fight, he’ll be at All In, with the Young Bucks [and] Cody Rhodes, making his way back to the pro wrestling world. I really think CM Punk [misses] the wrestling world. I just think he had a bad taste in his mouth, but he can get it back.”
Since he departed from the WWE in 2014 after the Royal Rumble PPV (pay-per-view) event, fans have wanted to see Punk compete in the squared circle again. Instead, he took his talents to the world famous Octagon in the UFC.
However, he lost in his MMA debut against Mickey Gall at UFC 203 in September of 2016 by first round submission. He is set to fight Mike Jackson at UFC 225.
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April 13 China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Ltd
* CALC (BVI), and Airbus entered into aircraft purchase agreement
* CALC (BVI) agreed to purchase one airbus aircraft from Airbus
* Aggregate list price for airbus aircraft is approximately us$99 million
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Feb 14 Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc
* Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc announces results from Japanese Phase I ethnic bridging study for Voclosporin
* Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc - data support continued development of Voclosporin in Japanese patient population
* Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc - there were no unusual or unexpected safety signals in study.
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SAN FRANCISCO, CA (WFLA) — Social media company Instagram plans to unveil a new app, called Direct, to enhance your one-on-one messaging experience.
The front facing camera will immediately appear on your screen when you open the Direct app, making it similar to rival app Snapchat.
The social media app plans to add more to dominate the filter game, which is currently why Snapchat is so popular.
The new app will become available today in Chile, Israel, Italy, Portugal, Turkey and Uruguay. There is no word when the app will be available in the United States.
WHITEVILLE, N.C. (WECT) — More than 50 guns were stolen during a break-in at The Gun Exchange in Whiteville last week.
According to Michele Tatum with the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office, the store was broken into between the close of business on Thursday, April 13, and the start of business on Friday, April 14.
Tatum said that forced entry was made into the business through a door and that cash and firearms were stolen.
According to an incident report, 52 firearms were taken from the business.
The incident is still under investigation.
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Black Friday is well behind us now, but it doesn't look like the discounts are stopping anytime soon. All the better for those of you who missed out on a deal, had other priorities to purchase in November, forgot to get a gift for someone, didn't have a use for something but now want it, or maybe bought a product and want another one of it now.
One of the deals that's resurfacing is for the Chromecast Ultra, the 4K and HDR version of the beloved Chromecast. It usually costs $69, but it went down $15 to $54 during Black Friday. That same discount is back now and until December 24 and you can grab it from several retailers. Here are the links so you can buy from your preferred store:
The hottest couples to step onto the 90th Annual Academy Awards red carpet had our hearts racing. Keep clicking to check out all the stunning pairs, starting with Salma Hayek, who looked gorgeous in a lavender Gucci gown, and her husband, Francois-Henri Pinault, who was dapper in a navy tux.
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The meticulous documentation of Princess Diana's life was both a blessing and a curse. Because of the numerous photos taken of her, there are countless images that keep her fresh in our minds — though she was killed nearly 20 years ago. On the other hand, the paparazzi was also a huge factor in her untimely death.
From royal controversy to worldwide humanitarian efforts, Princess Diana's life was anything but ordinary. Here's a photographic journey through it.
Originally published September 2009. Updated February 2017.
Definition of columbarium – plural columbaria play \ˌkä-ləm-ˈber-ē-ə\
a structure of vaults lined with recesses for cinerary urns
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WINTON GROUP Ltd acquired a new stake in shares of Stericycle, Inc. during the first quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The firm acquired 98,429 shares of the business services provider's stock, valued at approximately $7,888,000.
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A new exhibition celebrates the inspiring music and literature of the Windrush generation
Two years ago, when the British Library decided to stage an exhibition about the Windrush generation, there was no inkling of the political maelstrom to come. Now it could not be more timely, opening just weeks after the resignation of Home Secretary Amber Rudd, following the Government’s admission that “terrible mistakes” had been made in its treatment of the Caribbean immigrants who arrived to live in the UK from 1948 onwards.
Featuring photographs, rare audio recordings, first drafts of famous novels, and letters by some of Britain’s most acclaimed black writers, the show highlights the optimism of the...
CRANSTON, R.I. (AP) — A representative with the Federal Communications Commission has levied heavy criticism on Rhode Island for diverting 911 fees, calling it an “enormous deception.”
FCC Commissioner Michael O’Rielly gave his statements during a meeting with first responders at the Cranston Central Library Monday. O’Rielly says the state has diverted more than $8 million, or 60 percent, of the 911 fees it collected.
Republican state Rep. Robert Lancia tells the Providence Journal residents with landline phones pay $1 for the service, while cellphone users pay $1 and 26 cents for geolocation services.
The state collected more than $15 million in fees last year, but the state’s 911 center only received $5.4 million in funding.
Democratic Gov. Gina Raimondo says her administration would support legislation creating a restricted account for 911 fees.
This short film from Howler Brothers features a behind the scenes glimpse into the life and hometown of Howler Brothers Ambassador Christiaan Pretorius.
Matt Czuchry and Emily VanCamp give a sneak peek at She-ro Nurse Nic on FOX's sexy and surprising new medical drama THE RESIDENT.
April 3 Reliance Capital Ltd:
* Says to consider and approve raising of limits for issue of non-convertible debentures on private placement basis Source text: bit.ly/2oAUIfM Further company coverage:
FILE PHOTO: The logo of Foxconn, the trading name of Hon Hai Precision Industry, is seen on top of the company's headquarters in New Taipei City, Taiwan March 29, 2016. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu/File Photo
WASHINGTON Foxconn, the world's largest contract electronic manufacturer and a major Apple Inc (AAPL.O) supplier, is planning an investment in the United States but has not finalised its plans, said Chairman Terry Gou as he exited the White House on Friday.
Formally known as Hon Hai Precision Industry Co (2317.TW), Foxconn operates large manufacturing facilities in China, which is a base for its assembly of Apple's iPhones.
(Reporting by Ginger Gibson and Ayesha Rascoe; Additional report by Gui Qing Koh in New York; Editing by Kevin Drawbaugh)
Kylie Jenner's newest merchandise collection may be just a bit too close for comfort to this Black indie designer's work. Kylie Jenner is the member of the famous family in question as her latest additions to The Kylie Shop seem to be eerily close to the work of Plugged NYC designer, Tizita Balemlay.
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Part two of a report on the city of Fernandina Beach’s almost two-decades long relationship with Passero and Associates. ••• While Passero ...
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Image copyright Reuters Image caption Angus Robertson lost his Moray seat in the UK general election last June
Angus Robertson has announced he is standing down as depute leader of the SNP with immediate effect.
He lost his Moray constituency to Conservative Douglas Ross in the UK general election last June.
In a letter informing Nicola Sturgeon of his decision he said his mandate had been to partner her at Westminster but that it was now time to move on.
He said in a tweet he would "always be there to help Scotland reach its full potential".
Elizabeth Dee is presenting the fifth solo show of new paintings by Carl Ostendarp at the new gallery space in Harlem. Over the past two decades, Ostendarp has mined sources as varied as Pollock's drips, Newman's zips, American color fields, Pop Art, and Surrealism to forge his own unique and influential brand of abstract painting.
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(CBS) — An online flower shop that’s based in Chicago is asking potential customers to answer a question about their politics. If they don’t give the right answer they can keep their money.
WBBM’s Steve Miller reports.
The pop-up comes on the screen before you can order flowers from Flowers for Dreams.
It says: “Do you condemn racism, Nazism, and white nationalism?”
If yes – then customers may proceed.
If no – then people are automatically redirected to the U.S. Holocaust Museum website.
“For me, it’s pretty personal. I am the grandson of Holocaust survivors,” Flowers for Dreams co-founder Steven Dyme says.
“But we want to make it known that we don’t want their money.”
Dyme says he’s gotten positive feedback from people who already know his business — those who have already bought into the business model of a percentage of flower sales helping certain causes.
As this story has gone national, Dyme says there’s been some trolling.
Whichever way upcoming elections in Ecuador go, it looks like the days of Julian Assange's asylum at its embassy in London are numbered. In an interview with the Guardian , the main opposition party candidate, Guillermo Lasso, said that housing the WikiLeaks founder is too expensive for a country in the throes of a recession and that he would swiftly evict him should he become president.
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What is climate change? Are humans causing it? What can we do to fix it? Find out the answers to all of these questions so you can then question them yourself in the...
Pre-Father’s Day King of Domino for Beck’s Bar Saturday
The South Turkeyen Sports Committee and Black Stallion Football Club will host a big King Domino Competition and Lime for Fathers and other men on Saturday at 6pm at Beck’s Bar and Grill located at 244 Vryheid’s Lust.
A press release indicated that the teams invited include Vryheid’s Lust, Better Hope, Plaisance, Ogle, Sophia and others. The entrance fees include $1,000 per player and there will be medals and trophies up for grabs. The release said that Minister of Communities, Ronald Bulkan donated the trophies.
Food and Drinks will be on sale. Johnny ‘Overseas’ Barnwell and Wesley Tyndal are the organisers of the event.
CHICAGO, IL — Chicago authorities say all police officers will be equipped with body cameras by the end of 2017, a year ahead of schedule. Mayor Rahm Emanuel says in a Wednesday statement announcing the speeded up schedule that body cameras “improve transparency while building trust.” Scrutiny of police intensified after the release of…
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Hardy (shoulder) was recognized by head coach Dan Quinn on Wednesday as a player who is expected to be fully rehabilitated from injury in the near future. "I anticipate (him) almost being ready now, and so we're going to try and do the individual work," Quinn reported when speaking to the media after OTAs, "I really see very few limitations heading into training camp".
For the time being, Hardy continues to partake in individual drills as he works his way back from offseason shoulder surgery. Hardy's potential sleeper value as a receiver was diminished when Atlanta selected Calvin Ridley in the first round of the draft, but he is likely to be slotted in as the No. 4 receiver while being in contention to take over as the team's primary kick returner with Andre Roberts' departure to New York. The 5-foot-10 Hardy made the most of limited opportunity in 2017, collecting three touchdown receptions despite being on the field for only 33 percent of the Falcons' offensive snaps.
In this Aug. 13, 2017 photo, Border Patrol officers check the inside of a tractor-trailer in Edinburg, Texas. Police in Texas acting on a tip found the immigrants locked inside the tractor-trailer parked at a gas station about 20 miles
30 kilometers) from the border with Mexico, less than a month after 10 people died in the back of a hot truck with little ventilation in San Antonio.
Event time: 5:30-9:30pm
Grown-Up Summer Camp with New Belgium Brewery
Summer Camp isn't just for kids! Here's an evening of summer camp fun...with a twist! Rock climbing, paddling, campfire, plus a beer tasting and education station with New Belgium Slowride beer. You can enter to win a New Belgium prize package. Come on grown-ups, bring your friends to summer camp! Must be age 21 and over to participate.
Date and Time
Friday, July 28th 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Location
Riverside Park 1500 E. Park Pl. Milwaukee, WI 53211 414-964-8505
Price
For adults (ages 21 and older) | $20 (Nonmembers: $25)
On this week’s media roundtable, we’ll speak with Juan Gonzalez, co-host of Democracy Now! about his new book Reclaiming Gotham: Bill de Blasio and the Movement to End America’s Tale of Two Cities.
He details the impacts of neo-liberal policies on urban spaces, and how two decades of grassroots activism has produced progressive leaders around the globe, including San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulin Cruz
Guest:
Juan González, co-host of Democracy Now!, and the author of Reclaiming Gotham: Bill de Blasio and the Movement to End America’s Tale of Two Cities
Web Resources:
Democracy Now!: Juan González: Puerto Rico’s Financial Control Board Worsened Crisis After Hurricane Maria
Democracy Now!: Juan González on Cities Leading the Revolt Against Trumpism & Neoliberal
Gothamist: Juan González On De Blasio's NY: The Mayor Has Not Confronted The Affordable Housing Crisis
Included in the noon newscast:
— Third man charged in fatal shooting at saloon near Myrtle Beach
— Part-time Summerton officer identified as victim in fatal I-95 crash
Edmonds Lutheran Church is holding a Blessing of Pets service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 8.
The church recognizes the life and work of St. Francis of Assisi, revered as the patron saint of animals, on the first Sunday of October. It is a time when people all over the world have livestock and family pets blessed by the church.
“This is a lively service, with music and biblical readings centered on God’s creation and the animal kingdom. There will be special music (dogs often join in), a time for pets to come forward to be blessed and anointed, and a coffee hour after worship with cookies for people and pets.
Everyone is welcome to bring their pets. Edmonds Lutheran Church is located at 23525 84th Ave W.
April 5 Inventergy Global Inc
* Inventergy Global Inc - on March 31, 2017, co, units entered into first amendment to restructuring agreement - Sec Filing
* Inventergy Global Inc - amendment provides co has until April 30 to obtain required approvals to assign patents covered by restructuring deal to newly-created SPE
* Inventergy Global Inc - amendment suspends co's minimum liquidity covenant until May 1, 2017
* Inventergy Global Inc - amendment also defers any amortization payments on notes held by fortress until May 1, 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
A SURVEY which aims to chart and track the spread of bovine tuberculosis (TB) in Wales has received the support of the National Farmers Union (NFU) Cymru.
The union is urging its members and the public to participate in the Welsh Government’s Badger Found Dead consultation which continues to be in operation.
The call comes after the most recent published figures by Welsh Government show that 725 of badgers found dead were tested in Wales, in the period September 2014 to August 2017.
This survey is important so that an accurate picture of the disease in wildlife across Wales is built up.
In order for a badger to be suitable for testing for the purposes of the survey, it needs to be in tact, with no internal organs visible, not distended with gas, not flattened and not covered in maggots or flies.
The location of dead badgers can be reported to 08081 695110, ideally with the six figure grid reference used on OS Maps for example.
April 6 Unisys Corp-
* Unisys announces proposed $440 million private offering of senior secured notes
* Says intends to use net proceeds from offering of notes to redeem its outstanding 6.25% senior notes due 2017 in full
* Unisys corp- intention to offer, subject to market and other conditions, $440 million aggregate principal amount of senior secured notes due 2022 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
It was 1933, and the Great Depression was pummeling the newspaper industry. The New York World, once owned by Joseph Pulitzer and the city’s largest paper, had closed two years earlier, throwing 3,000 people out of work. In many cities, newspapers had cut reporters’ pay by a third, far more than that of union-protected typesetters and printers.
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ATLANTA, Ga. – Chick-fil-A has made it acceptable to eat chicken for breakfast, but its newest addition to the menu will make doing so irresistible.
Monday saw the launch of Chick-fil-A’s new Hash Brown Scramble, the first breakfast bowl for the fast food restaurant. The Hash Brown Scramble is made with Chick-fil-A’s signature “tot” style has browns, scrambled eggs, a Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese blend and a choice of the restaurant’s famous chicken nuggets or sausage, all served with Jalapeño Salsa. It can be enjoyed in a bowl or as a burrito.
The Hash Brown Scramble joins the restaurant’s nationwide menu after successful tests in several markets in 2016 and 2017. The Hash Brown Scramble Burrito will replace the current Breakfast Burrito.
The Hash Brown Scramble bowl has 450 calories and 30 grams of protein when made with nuggets. Both the bowl and the burrito start at $3.49.
Click here for more information.
TUSCALOOSA – The Tuscaloosa County Sheriff’s Department needs your help locating some of Tuscaloosa’s Most Wanted.
Dewayne Thomas Hill, 32, is last known to be living in the area of Seventh Avenue North in Birmingham. He’s wanted on a third-degree burglary charge.
Keontae Deshawn Chandler, 24, is last known to be living in the area of West Circle in Northport. He’s wanted on charges of possession of a controlled substance.
Bryant Taylor Williams, 28, is last known to be living in the area of 10th Avenue Southeast in Decatur. He’s wanted on charges of possession of a controlled substance.
If you have any information on these or any others wanted by the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff’s Office, please call 205-464-8672 or visit tcsoal.org. You can also visit TCSO on Facebook here, or on Twitter here.
DENVER (AP) — Lawyers are expected to make closing arguments Monday in a trial over allegations that a former radio host groped Taylor Swift before a 2013 Denver concert.
The former DJ alleges in a competing federal lawsuit that the star’s mother and radio liaison tried to destroy his career.
A federal judge ruled Friday that former DJ David Mueller did not prove Swift personally tried to end his career.
Identical allegations against Andrea Swift and Frank Bell are expected to go to jurors.
Mueller sued the three after Swift’s team reported the encounter to his bosses. He sought up to $3 million in damages. The judge ruled that he did not make a case for recovering that much money.
Swift countersued for a symbolic $1. The jury will consider her assault claim.
(© Copyright 2017 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)
Tickets on Sale for Both World of Outlaws events at River Cities Speedway
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Dog kills 8-month-old girl at Florida home of caregiver
MIRAMAR, Fla. (AP) — A pet dog attacked and killed an 8-month-old girl at the Florida home of a caregiver.
Miramar police said they received a call about the attack just before noon Wednesday, but by the time officers and paramedics arrived the baby was dead.
They said the suburban Fort Lauderdale home belongs to a relative who was babysitting the child. No names or further details were immediately released, including the breed of the dog.
Two other dogs at the house were not involved.
Mira Aasma casts a darkly enticing spell.
The Scandi-pop newcomer has an intense approach, something that takes her music to fresh heights.
Debut single 'Ghost' cast the Gothenburg newcomer as something rather special, and she's taken time to ensure that each release meets her exacting standards.
New single 'Snow White Wedding' is out now, and it's a bold return, one imbued with a rich sense of drama.
A true pop dystopia, the bittersweet lyricism is matched to production that comes draped in ice.
Tune in now.
April 19 Sun Capital Management Corp
* Says TRANG BIOMASS, which is a SPC of sub-subsidiary SUN BIOMASS PTE.LTD., acquired property located in Trang, Thailand for 50 million baht on April 19, for setting up biomass fuel manufacturing facility
Source text in Japanese:goo.gl/q3TljI
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
Feb 14 China's General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine says:
* General Motors Co joint venture with SAIC Motor Corp to recall 161,281 vehicles for gear shift issue Source text in Chinese: [bit.ly/2kFdfVP] Further company coverage: [GM.N 600104.SS] (Reporting By Jake Spring)
#picklerick is here at #sfcc! #picklerickcosplay #rickmobile #rickandmorty #rickandmortycosplay #adultswim #cosplay #cosplayer #cosplaying A post shared by Pickle Rick (@doccanecosplay) on Sep 2, 2017 at 10:10am PDT
PICKLE RICK!!! (Rick and Morty) by Doc Cane Cosplay.
We’re sharing Halloween costumes all month, like inexpensive DIY costumes and Pennywise from It. This next batch is for the binge watchers. Some of these would be easy to replicate, but for some, like the PICKLE RICK!!! above, we can’t explain how the glory came to be. We’re at a loss for words. You could even say we should just shut up and be impressed.
Clearly, some of this year’s best picks are Rick And Morty costumes:
Mr. Poopybutthole (Rick and Morty) by Doc Cane Cosplay.
Noob-Noob (Rick and Morty) photographed by Ethan Trewhitt.
Birdperson (Rick and Morty) costume by melikebirds.
Mr. Meeseeks (Rick and Morty) photographed by Doc Cane Cosplay.
PARIS, March 29 Emmanuel Macron, the centrist who is favourite to win the French presidential election in May, said on Wednesday his priority, as Britain starts the process of divorce from the European Union, would be to protect EU citizens.
"The question is not to punish the UK for a vote by the British people. The question on both sides is to organise precisely and smoothly such a decision," he said after meeting London mayor Sadiq Khan.
"My priority will be to protect the European Union and the interests of the European citizen and my deep wish is to have Great Britain, with the European Union ... in another relationship," he told reporters.
"I think particularly on defence matters it's important to work together."
(Reporting by Andrew Callus; Editing by Richard Balmforth)
April 24(Reuters) - Mega Financial Holding Co Ltd :
* Says it plans to pay cash dividend of T$1.5/share for 2017
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/i6EL4p
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
Shareholders of J. Alexander’s Holdings, a Nashville-based restaurant company, turned down a merger with a Northeastern chain, 99 Restaurants, after an activist investor urged rejection of the deal.
The shareholder action, announced after the close of trading Thursday, could be bullish for J. Alexander’s (ticker: JAX), which operates several...
Punk duo PWR BTTM have announced their second full-length album, Pageant, and shared a kiss-off of a first single, “Big Beautiful Day.” “There are men in every town / Who live to bring you down,” the song begins. “My advice is to look incredible / As you make their lives regrettable / By being your damn self.”
Pageant—the title is a nod to the band’s love of glam, gender performance, and drag style—is out May 12 via PWR BTTM’s new label home, Polyvinyl. Hear “Big Beautiful Day” and see the album art and track list below.
Update, 10:45 a.m. ET: “Big Beautiful Day” now has a fabulous new glitter- and waffle-filled video. Watch it below.
Pageant track list:
1. “Silly”
2. “Answer My Text”
3. “LOL”
4. “Won’t”
5. “Now Now”
6. “Sissy”
7. “Pageant”
8. “Oh, Boy”
9. “New Trick”
10. “Wash”
11. “Kids’ Table”
12. “Big Beautiful Day”
13. “Styrofoam”
Seven days and counting
We're just a week away from the solar eclipse.
Weather forecasts will become more precise as the big day nears, and we're relaying Accuweather's forecasts for next Monday morning each day through the celestial event.
Seen below are expected highs and cloud coverage as seen on Accuweather.com early Monday. Forecasts are subject to change, so head over to Accuweather for the latest and check OregonLive.com for daily updates.
— Jim Ryan
Eder Campuzano of The Oregonian/OregonLive staff contributed to this report
The final season. The final world premiere. Hit the red carpet with the cast and crew for an inside look.
Repairing California dam could cost up to $200 million
OROVILLE, Calif. - The head of California's water agency says repairs to the damaged concrete spillway at Oroville Dam will cost between $100 million and $200 million.
Department of Water Resources Acting Director Bill Croyle said Tuesday that teams are already working on plans for repairing the dam's main spillway.
Croyle says the preliminary cost estimate is based on limited information. He says long-term repairs will likely begin after the spring runoff season, when crews can close the floodgates for an extended period without the lake refilling with melting snow.
In the meantime, crews are working aggressively to fortify an adjacent emergency spillway, where erosion threatened to undermine a concrete wall that holds water in the reservoir.
Visitation and funeral arrangements for Sonny Melton
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. — A local funeral home has shared the visitation and funeral arrangements for Sonny Melton.
Sonny, of Big Sandy, was a nurse at Henry County Medical Center. He was killed in the mass shooting in Las Vegas while protecting his wife, Heather. He was 29 years old.
Ridgeway Funeral Home has created a Sonny Melton memorial page that includes the visitation times. You can see the page here.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A “Bachelor in Paradise” contestant says she’s a “victim” of undisclosed events that led to production of the reality show being put on hold.
In a statement Wednesday, Corinne Olympios said she has hired an attorney and is seeking therapy to deal with what she called the physical and emotional trauma she experienced on June 4.
Olympios said she has little memory of what occurred.
Warner Bros., the company behind ABC’s “Bachelor in Paradise,” a spin-off of “The Bachelor,” suspended production and sent contestants home while it investigates allegations of misconduct on the set in Mexico.
Warner Bros. also said it plans appropriate action depending on the outcome.
The studio didn’t provide further details and declined comment Wednesday on Olympios’ statement.
“Bachelor in Paradise” planned to air its fourth season this summer.
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PARIS (AP) — Several U.S.-based climate scientists are about to win multi-year, all-expenses-paid grants to relocate to France.
The "Make Our Planet Great Again" grants are an effort by French President Emmanuel Macron to counter U.S. President Donald Trump on the climate change front. Macron announced a competition for the grants hours after Trump declared he would withdraw the U.S. from the global accord reached in Paris in 2015 to reduce climate-damaging emissions.
Macron is unveiling the winners Monday evening ahead of a climate summit Tuesday aimed at giving new impetus to the Paris accord and finding new funding to help governments and businesses meet its goals.
More than 50 world leaders are expected in Paris for the "One Planet Summit," co-hosted by the U.N. and the World Bank. Trump was not invited.
HARARE, Zimbabwe — Pakistan had five balls to spare when it beat Zimbabwe by seven wickets on Wednesday and eliminated the African host from the Twenty20 tri-series tournament.
Solomon Mire missed out on the chance to become Zimbabwe's first century-maker in a T20 international as his 94-run knock carried Zimbabwe to 162-4 after captain Hamilton Masakadza lost his first toss in the tri-series and his team was put in to bat.
Opener Fakhar Zaman (47) and Hussain Talat (44) led Pakistan to 163-3 in 19.1 overs against an inexperienced bowling attack as Pakistan registered its second win against Zimbabwe.
It was Zimbabwe's third straight loss.
For most Presidents an event about space regulation wouldn’t produce headline news, but then there’s President Trump. At such an event last month Mr. Trump ordered the Pentagon to develop a de novo military branch dedicated to space. This plan is not ready for the launchpad, even if Mr. Trump is right about the threat.
President Trump’s idea of a “separate but equal” Space Force isn’t novel: The House last year passed a proposal for an independent space branch, and Congress ended up commissioning a study. The argument is that...
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says U.S. troops will come home from Syria, but he wants to leave a “strong and lasting footprint” in the region.
Trump’s comment signaled a softening in tone. Trump was insisting just a few weeks ago that he wanted to pull out U.S. troops and leave the job of rebuilding Syria to others in the region.
Asked about his timeline for bringing the troops home, Trump reiterated his desire to exit Syria. But he also said that he and French President Emmanuel Macron agreed that neither of them wants to give Iran more of an opening in the region.
Trump said “we’ll see what happens but we’re going to be coming home relatively soon.”
He commented during a White House news conference Tuesday with Macron, who is on a state visit to the U.S.
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× Myerstown teen accused of assaulting, spitting on EMT in Lebanon Co.
JACKSON TWP., Lebanon County — A 15-year-old Myerstown boy was apprehended Thursday after assaulting an EMT and laying in the middle of railroad tracks as a train was approaching, according to a Pennsylvania State Police report.
The incident occurred around 5:30 p.m. in the area of Weavertown Road and Royers Road in Myerstown.
As EMT’s were attempting to assist the teenager into the ambulance, he allegedly assaulted one of them and ran through a field towards the railroad tracks, the report says. When EMT’s caught up with the boy, they found him laying on the railroad tracks. EMT’s removed the juvenile before the train reached their location, the report states.
The teenager is also accused of spitting in the face of an EMT as that individual was attempting to secure the boy in the ambulance to be transported to the hospital for a mental health check, the report adds.
The 77-year-old bus driver charged with two counts of death by auto in a Route 80 crash with a dump truck has been released from jail pending his trial.
Public health officials are advising against getting in the water at Rogers Lake in Old Lyme after samples collected at the swimming area showed high levels of bacteria.
The town posted a warning on its website Friday afternoon, discouraging swimming or wading in the lake until further notice.
No other information was immediately available.
We all know the Bush daughters, and Mary Kate and Ashley Olson. But there are quite a few celebrities with a twin. How many did you know?
Scarlett Johansson has a hunky twin brother, Hunter.
Gisele Bundchen was raised in Brazil with five sisters — Gabi, Raquel, Graziela, Rafaela, and her fraternal twin, Patricia.
Ashton Kutcher has a twin brother named Michael.
Giovanni Ribisi (Avatar, Ted) and his twin sister, Marissa.
Alanis Morissette has a twin bother, Wade.
Parker Posey (Superman Returns) and Chris Posey
Jon (Napoleon Dynamite, Blades of Glory) and Dan Heder
Kiefer Sutherland has a twin sister, Rachel.
Vin Diesel’s twin is Paul Vincent.
Joseph Fiennes (Shakespeare in Love) has a twin brother named Jacob.
Do you think that the county and/or municipalities should provide warming shelters when the temperature falls below 32 degrees?
Do not know or care (0%, 1 Votes)
Maybe (1%, 3 Votes)
No (4%, 12 Votes)
Yes (95%, 295 Votes)
Total Voters: 311
May 3 U.S. health insurer WellCare Health Plans Inc reported a 78 percent surge in quarterly profit, driven by higher enrolments in its Medicaid plans for low-income families.
The company's net income jumped to $67.3 million, or $1.50 per share, in the first quarter ended March 31, from $37.8 million, or 85 cents per share, a year earlier.
WellCare, which focuses on government-backed health plans, said revenue rose to $3.92 billion from $3.45 billion. (Reporting by Divya Grover in Bengaluru; Editing by Savio D'Souza)
Long involved with the franchise-he began as a programmer for Capcom on the original video game back in 1996 and has produced both live-action and animated films since then-Hiroyuki Kobayashi has seen the horror title evolve a number of times in his last 20 years with Capcom. But as a recent report suggested, once Paul W.S. Anderson and Milla Jovovich 's six-film series came to a close early this year, wheels were already turning for a franchise reboot .
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"Somehow we got joking that if they just didn't have to go to the bathroom, they would be perfect employees," Zukin says. "I snuck out to the store and bought some adult diapers and awarded them to the employees and I think him and another staff member or two put them on over their pants and we took staff pictures. Everybody was laughing so hard they were crying. We don't have a lot of turnover and we have a pretty close-knit staff, but when it was just that one small restaurant, it was much more like a family."
April 6 British And Malayan Trustees Ltd
* Proposed corporate restructing of co by way of scheme arrangement
* Proposed new holding co, British Malayan, will be interposed between co and shareholders through acquisition by NewCo all shares in co Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
VALDOSTA – The Barnes 100 Year 10th Annual 5k Fun Run will be held Saturday, July 14.
This run is sponsored by Barnes Drug Store and all proceeds will go to Jacob’s Ladder Therapeutic Riding Center.
Registration will begin at 7:00 a.m. with the 5k run/walk starting at 7:30 a.m. The event will start and end at Barnes Drug Store, 200 South Patterson St.
Registration is $25 with no additional charge for t-shirt, but availability is not guaranteed. Ghost runner registration is also $25.
Registration can be done online at: https://runsignup.com/Race/GA/Valdosta/Barnes100Year5KFunRun
Awards will be given to overall top male and top female and top two male and females in each category. All awards presented after 5k run/walk is completed.
Age groups include 12 & under; 13-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70+
Contact Information: www.barneshc.com, 5k@barneshc.com, acourseline@earthlink.net
Embattled TV star Roseanne Barr has said she is sick of being "smeared" over the racist tweet that saw her top-rating program abruptly cancelled .
The actor previously swore off Twitter but has since returned to the platform to defend herself and share the views of those supporting her.
The American Broadcasting Company axed Roseanne after Barr tweeted that former Obama administration aide Valerie Jarrett looked like the offspring of the "Muslim Brotherhood and Planet of the Apes ".
The actor apologised, saying she felt sorry for the hundreds of cast and crew who lost their jobs due to her "stupid" joke.
But she has since dug in. Returning to social media, Barr wrote that she was sick of the fallout.
WHEN I LEFT my comfortable life in New York City in 1987 for the backstreets of Kyoto, Japan, I knew just what I wanted: clarity, simplicity and depth—all the things I’d tasted during two brief visits to the city’s 800-year-old temples and silent teahouses. I never imagined, after 30 years of living in Japan, that I’d find myself somewhere...
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SPOKANE, Wash. — A homeless man stole a van from a bakery and rammed it into a building. That building just so happened to be a police precinct.
Employees at Sweet Frostings Blissful Bakeshop in Spokane were loading a gingerbread house into a van early Sunday morning, when a man screaming profanity and threats approached.
The frightened staff retreated into the shop, leaving behind the gingerbread house, the van and the van’s keys.
The man sped off in the van before crashing into the glass entrance doors of the Spokane Police Department’s downtown precinct.
The man was arrested on suspicion of vehicle theft and felony harassment for threatening to kill the workers, among other charges.
The gingerbread house won the people’s choice award in the Gingerbread Build-off competition at the Davenport Grand Hotel.
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LAS VEGAS (AP) — Bradley Cooper has unveiled the first trailer for his directorial debut “A Star is Born” for CinemaCon attendees Tuesday evening to hearty applause.
Cooper stars in his remake of “A Star Is Born” alongside Lady Gaga as a burgeoning singer. He says his co-star is a revelation in the film.
Cooper told the audience of theater owners and exhibitors that he knows that this movie is a big swing, but says you can’t control what moves you.
“A Star is Born” is three years in the making, and features live-singing on real stages at festivals like Glastonbury and Coachella.
It hits theaters on Oct. 5.
I’m embarrassed to be “represented” in Washington by a congressman who doesn’t resemble the honest, intelligent, empathetic people with whom I live and work. I’m ready — more than ready — for a change, and I hope others who feel the same will flood the polls on June 5 to ensure that we have a reputable and intelligent challenger to Rohrabacher on the November ballot.
BOARDMAN, Ohio (WYTV) – A Boardman High School graduate was honored Wednesday for his latest accomplishment at the U.S. Naval Academy.
Boardman Township Trustees presented Ensign Ryan Bailey with a proclamation for finishing 10th in his class at the Naval Academy out of 1,053 cadets who graduated on May 26.
Bailey said it was his parents who gave him the motivation to do well.
“The top 100 at the Naval Academy parents get to sit on the field at graduation so that’s always been kind of a big deal for me, was to be able to get that for them.”
He will now go to nuclear sub school with the Navy, with plans to be part of a submarine crew.
Four years ago, Bailey won a state swimming championship for the Boardman Spartans.
McEwen Mining Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Sylvain Guerard as Senior Vice President, Exploration. Sylvain has over 25 years' experience in mineral exploration across four continents.
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VACAVILLE -- A Solano County judge has revoked a Vacaville man's bail after his seventh arrest for driving under the influence.
Michael F. Wynters was still driving and had not faced much jail time after his six prior arrests in as many years because he was never convicted.
His bail was set at $130,000 before it was revoked.
Wynters' photo was posted to a Vacaville community Facebook group, asking bars and markets not to sell him alcohol.
DALLAS (1080 KRLD) – A boy who survived the shooting at First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs will be spending Christmas in the hospital, and his grandma is requesting people to send him cards.
Five-year-old Ryland Ward has been in the hospital since the November 5th shooting. He lost his mom and two sisters in the tragedy.
His grandma, Sandy Ward, is asking the public to send Christmas cards to Ryland to help cheer him up. She says he likes getting pictures from other kids and their pets.
You can mail a card to:
Ryland Ward
P.O. Box 174
Sutherland Springs, TX 78161
Ryland is expected to remain in the hospital for several more weeks.
BERLIN (AP) — Budget airline Ryanair says it is taking an initial 24.9 percent stake in an Austrian-based airline being set up by former Formula 1 driver Niki Lauda.
It plans to raise its holding to 75 percent.
LaudaMotion is the successor to Niki, long a subsidiary of bankrupt Air Berlin, which Lauda bought back after it fell victim to its parent's financial woes. It plans to operate scheduled and charter flights from Germany, Austria and Switzerland to largely Mediterranean destinations.
Ryanair said Tuesday that it plans to increase its stake to 75 percent "as soon as possible," subject to European Union approval.
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It said that the total stake will cost it less than 50 million euros ($61.5 million), but it will invest another 50 million euros in startup and initial operating costs.
Neda M. Guiliacci, 100
SAWYERVILLE (Oct. 6, 2017) – Neda M. Guiliacci, 100, of Sawyerville passed away Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017, at Heritage Health of Staunton.
She was born July 9, 1917, in Staunton to William and Anna (Lorenzi) Dal Pozzo. She married Sesto Guiliacci on Nov. 11, 1948, in Carlinville; he preceded her in death on Feb. 23, 1993.
Mrs. Guiliacci was a homemaker.
Surviving are her step-daughter-in-law, Judy Andrews of Burbank, Calif.; three step-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a brother, John Dal Pozzo; sister, Victoria Bof; and step-sons, Marlan Guiliacci and Ronald Guiliacci.
Friends may call from 10 a.m. until services at 11 a.m., Monday, Oct. 9, at Kravanya Funeral Home in Benld, with Father Michael Haag officiating. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Staunton.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
Anyone wishing to send an online condolence may do so at kravanyafuneral.com.
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — An envoy says Maldives will not extend the state of emergency that is due to expire on Wednesday amid criticism of the government over the recent political turmoil.
Mohamed Hussain Shareef, ambassador to neighbouring Sri Lanka, said the government “has no intention of extending” the emergency when its 30-day period expires, “barring very unusual circumstances such as widespread violence.”
Maldives declared an emergency due to turmoil following a Supreme Court ruling ordering the release of several of the president’s jailed political opponents. Under the emergency law, President Yameen Abdul Gayoom had two Supreme Court judges arrested for alleged corruption and the remaining three judges annulled the order to release Yameen’s opponents.
The emergency regulations gave Maldives’ security forces sweeping powers, including to make arrests and search and seize property.
Students at North Carolina Central University got to hear from a famous graduate Sunday.David Bailey, an officer with the U.S. Capitol Police and NCCU graduate, was wounded as he helped stop a shooter at a Congressional baseball practice before the annual Congressional Baseball game earlier this year.Special Agent Bailey gave the keynote speech during the new student induction at McDougald-McLendon Arena Sunday.Bailey was recently honored by President Trump for his bravery."For what many would call bravery, we call it doing our job. My partner, Officer Griner, three Alexandria, VA police officers and I were honored on July 27th with the medal of valor during a ceremony held at the White House. However, this honor was accepted on behalf of all men and women who bravely and selflessly protect, serve their communities and lay their lives in the line daily," Bailey told NCCU students.He graduated from NC Central in 2007.
A shooting on W. Verdine Street Sunday evening happened after the door to the home was kicked in, authorities said.
Sulphur Police Chief Lewis Coats said that Kade Demeritt kicked in the door and entered the residence, where he was shot. He remains hospitalized, in stable condition.
The shooting happened at 8:19 p.m. Sunday.
No charges have been filed.
The investigation is ongoing.
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NASHVILLE — A judge has dismissed the state of Tennessee's lawsuit against the federal government over the refugee resettlement program.
The Republican-led Tennessee General Assembly filed the lawsuit in March 2017, arguing the refugee program is forcing the state to spend money on additional services, including health care and education.
In his dismissal order Monday, U.S. District Judge S. Thomas Anderson said it's speculative for Tennessee to contend it might lose $7 billion annually in federal Medicaid money if it refuses to spend state money on refugee services through Medicaid.
The lawsuit didn't have the backing of state Attorney General Herbert Slatery or Republican Gov. Bill Haslam.
The Thomas More Law Center filed the lawsuit for free.
In a note to investors on Monday, Bernstein analyst A.M. Sacconaghi Jr. said Google is paying Apple billions of dollars per year to remain the default search engine on iPhones and iPads . "The firm believes that Google will pay Apple about $3 billion this year, up from $1 billion just three years ago, and that Google's licensing fees make up a large bulk of Apple's services business," reports CNBC. From the report:
NEW YORK (AP) – Disney’s Maker Studios and Google’s YouTube are distancing themselves from a top YouTube star after he made jokes construed as anti-Semitic and posted Nazi imagery in his videos.
Felix Kjellberg, known online as PewDiePie, has the most popular YouTube channel, with more than 53 million subscribers.
Disney says he crossed the line with some of his videos. In one video, from January, Kjellberg shows two Indian men he paid to hold up a sign that says “Death to all Jews.” Kjellberg said the video was meant to demonstrate how far people will go if they get paid to do something.
Maker Studios says he went too far.
YouTube has canceled the second season of Kjellberg’s reality show “Scare PewDiePie.”
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We have had more VAR controversy in Serie A over the last few weeks, which begs the question, is it more hassle than it’s worth?
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GRAVE DIGGERRRRR returns to the Colonial Life Arena for a weekend of loud trucks and crushed cars
The Tyler's Travels Team went to the CLA to learn about driving monster trucks and race a driver
Behind the Monster Jam Scenes:
The Big Race:
COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) — Monster trucks, loud engines, and crushed cars are promised to left in the wake as Monster Jam returns to Colonial Life Arena. The Tyler’s Travels Team went behind the scenes to learn what it is like to drive Scooby Doo, and to challenge a professional driver to a little race…with a little truck.
Northern Nightmare, Nitro Menace, Sooby Doo, Grave Digger, Monster Mutt and other will have three shows this weekend at the CLA, including an opportunity to meet the drivers and see the trucks up close and personal at the 1:00 PM show on Sunday. You can find more info HERE.
SAN DIEGO (NEWS 8) - The world's largest bounce house has arrived in San Diego, and the 10,000 square-foot inflatable castle is open for business.
In Friday's Zevely Zone, Jeff went to Claremont where he jumped for joy.
The Biggest Bounce House in the World just arrived in San Diego. I jump in feet first with a live report in the Zevely Zone at 5:40pm @CBS8 pic.twitter.com/wG7owpHAkK — Jeff Zevely (@JeffNews8) October 6, 2017
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McGee tracks down a lead for a recent case that takes him somewhere he doesn't want to be.
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PALLEKELE, Sri Lanka (Reuters) - India defeated Sri Lanka by an innings and 171 runs inside three days in the third and final test to complete a 3-0 whitewash on Monday.
The hosts were all out for 181 in their second innings after made to follow on. Sri Lanka were bundled out for 135 on Sunday after India posted 487 in their first innings.
India had won both in Galle and Colombo inside four days.
(Reporting by Sudipto Ganguly in Mumbai; editing by Amlan Chakraborty)
We should all be striving to be a little healthier, right? Those of us who’ve attempted to diet know the struggle is real when trying to stick to the plan. These 10 stages will be all too familiar to anyone who has fought the battle of the bulge. Credit: Various via Storyful
WWE taped tonight’s edition of NXT on Wednesday, May 9, 2018, from Winter Park, FL at the Full Sail University. Here are the spoilers for tonight’s show:
– Singles Match: Kassius Ohno defeats Chad Lail
– Tag Team Match: The War Raiders defeated two local enhancement talents
– Singles Match: EC3 defeated Fabian Aichner. Post-match, Johnny Gargano comes out mid-match and announces he has signed a contract to face Tommaso Ciampa in a street fight in Chicago.
– Aleister Black comes out and cuts a promo about how winning the title has been life-changing. Lars Sullivan out and they exchange words to set up their match at NXT Takeover: Chicago for the NXT Title.
– NXT Women’s Title Match: Shayna Baszler © defeated Dakota Kai. Nikki Cross attacks Shayna after the match.
For our Oct. 4 and Oct. 11 issues, The Johnsonian layout team is adding touches of pink throughout the paper in honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which takes place throughout the month of October.
According to breastcancer.org, a non-profit organization dedicated to educating those touched by the disease, about one in eight women will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of their life. Although men are 100 times less likely to develop the disease, they are still susceptible to the disease.
There are more than 3.1 million survivors of breast cancer in the U.S today, including those who are being treated and who have completed treatment.
For more information about breast cancer and the various ways to support patients, survivors and the search for a cure, visit nationalbreastcancerawareness.org
Hollyoaks Episode Guide - Wednesday 23rd August.
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Prince wants nothing more to do with Shane. Tony takes Mandy back to the village and urges her to leave Luke and look after herself.
Nancy confides in Tom that Darren is ‘gambling’ again, but Tom suspects that Darren is still involved with drugs. Kim and Farrah continue to sneak around.
Islanders 101 provides 24/7 obsessive sports coverage of the New York Islanders as a part of Sports Media 101 . For news, op/ed, game reviews, team updates and even rumors you will find all of it on Islanders 101.
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A 68-year-old woman died early Tuesday after she crashed into a concrete wall at an Oceanside intersection, police said.
The woman, who has not yet been identified, was driving northbound on Canyon Drive when she crashed at the intersection with state Route 76 around 3:45 a.m., said Oceanside police spokesman Tom Bussey. No other vehicles were involved.
The woman was trapped in the car and had to be extricated by firefighters. She was taken to the hospital, where she died.
Oceanside police are investigating the crash. Alcohol does not appear to be a factor, Bussey said.
All lanes of SR-76 were closed in the area for a period as accident investigators worked.
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Northern Valley Still Facing Flood Warning
There is a concern that rainfall totals overnight could impact the river level
NECHE, N.D. — Only one flood warning remains in the northern valley.
The warning for the Pembina River at Neche has been extended to Thursday.
There is a concern that rainfall totals overnight could impact the river level.
It has fallen from moderate to minor flood stage in the past 24 hours.
The governor has declared an emergency declaration for nine northeastern counties experiencing spring flooding.
1:16 New 'Opn' hearing aid by Oticon is basically a computer Pause
2:15 The zany 9th Annual Shamrock Shiver Charity Plunge
3:03 Talkback: Mark Young talks about Vice Mayor Gene Gallo's tragic loss of his wife
0:49 Gene Gallo reflects on the loss of his wife
1:17 Samoset Neighborhood Association looks to 2017 for continued improvements
0:55 Woman saves neighbor's 80-pound mastiff in Christmas day fire
0:40 Suspect in armed robbery of Bradenton convenience store arrested
2:02 Manatee County residents fear heavy manufacturing will change lifestyle
2:22 All-Area Boys Swimmer of the Year T.C. Smith discusses the honor
Oakland Athletics shortstop Marcus Semien throws to first for the double play hit into by Kansas City Royals' Eric Hosmer after forcing Lorenzo Cain out as second during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, April 12, 2017, in Kansas City, Mo. less Oakland Athletics shortstop Marcus Semien throws to first for the double play hit into by Kansas City Royals' Eric Hosmer after forcing Lorenzo Cain out as second during the first inning of a baseball game ... more For the first time in his career, Marcus Semien is on the disabled list.
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Pastor Scott Sitting, the lead pastor of New Hope Free Methodist Church in Rochester, describes the diverse congregation of the church. Olivia Lopez Mike Bradley
It appears SZA might be taking a hiatus from performing because of a vocal issue.
“My voice is permanently injured. Great!!!!!!!!!!!! YAYYYYYUUYH!!!!!!!!’n,” the “All the Stars” singer wrote in since-deleted tweets, as screenshotted by Oh No They Didn’t. “Tonight was the test. That settles that.”
In addition to talking about the injury, SZA made it seem like she had been having mixed feelings about music in general.
“I just want to be left alone my priorities are f–ked up,” the 27-year-old continued. “They been f–ked up. I need space goodbye.”
A rep for SZA didn’t immediately return our request for comment.
The downtown CentrePointe project has been renamed to City Center during its "topping-off" ceremony with attendees signing the last steel beam that was later lifted to the top of one of the new structures.
COLUMBUS (WCMH) – Police say a tip led to the rescue of three women from human trafficking and the arrest of a suspect.
Antwan D. Williams, 28 was indicted Friday on charges of trafficking in persons-commercial sex acts, pandering sexually-oriented matter involving a minor, pandering sexually-oriented matter involving a minor; compelling prostitution, promoting prostitution and two counts promoting prostitution.
According to Columbus police, the Central Ohio Human Trafficking Task Force received a tip in October 2017 about possible sex trafficking.
That tip led to the rescue of three female victims, a juvenile from the Youngstown area, and adult from Columbus and an adult from Georgia.
Williams is accused of advertising the victims online for commercial sex and child pornography.
No court date has been scheduled. At the time of his arrest, Williams was out on bond after a November, 2017 indictment for burglary.
Visually-challenged girls of the National Federation of Blind Maharashtra (NFBM) Jagruti School for Blind Girls, Alandi Devachi, Pune,have once again achieved 100 per cent results in the SSC examination 2017. For the 20th year in a row, the school has managed to obtain a 100 per cent result. This year, 11 of our students appeared for the SSC examinations and all of them passed with flying colours, said Principal Mangala Wankhede.
The academic achievements of three visually-impaired stars of Jagruti stood out, with Sakshi Amrutkar securing 86.20 per cent, Snehal Indore scoring 85.80 per cent and Aarti Bairagi getting 78.8 per cent. Sakina Bedi, spokesperson, NFBM, said, “The continuous and consistent successful performance of the Jagruti school was the result of the dedication and hard work of the students and the faculty.”
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This is irrelevant to burn-out, that was due to other factors, an extra 30-40 minutes in a friendly against lower level opposition particularly is not going to effect how knackered players are at the back end of the season.
I'd rather see a coach doing what they think is the most effective way to build up pre-season than pander to what fans and shareholders want in terms of bums on seats(£££) and getting to see the 'star' turns and any potential of an extra few season passes which frankly to suggest people would buy on the back of one friendly is pushing it somewhat in terms of reality.
Last season we got off to a cracking start comprehensively beating Cats and Salford with some fantastic rugby, IF that is replicated and the same galvanising of the players then any pre-season doubts fall by the way-side.
CHARDON, Ohio — The Omega Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma, a society of women educators in Geauga County, is offering a grant-in-aid to a female student who is entering her senior year in college and is majoring in education.
The applicant must be a graduate of a Geauga County high school.
The deadline for completed applications is Aug. 6.
Interested applicants should contact Deborah Hofstetter, Grant-in-Aid Committee, Delta Kappa Gamma, P.O. Box 313, Chardon, OH 44024.
Injured Welsh flanker Sam Warburton, part of the BBC's punditry team in Cardiff, says he "can't defend" Wales' fourth try in the 34-7 Six Nations win over Scotland.
TV replays show Hadleigh Parkes' pass to try-scorer Steff Evans was forward.
Could the resulting bonus point prove crucial in the tournament?
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A pig was discovered Monday near a park in Portland, and now Multnomah County animal officials are hoping to find his owner.
A Vietnamese potbelly pig was found near Powell Butte Nature Park by Multnomah County Animal Services, according to a tweet Friday morning.
The pig was taken in by MCAS and is at their shelter in Troutdale. He has been given the name Humphrey.
MCAS described him in a Facebook post Thursday evening as about a year old. He seems to be people-oriented and knows a few tricks, like spin.
Under MCAS policy, a found animal without identification is housed for 72 hours, to see if an owner comes to claim it.
After three days, a pet becomes eligible for adoption.
As of 10 a.m., Humphrey was not listed as available for adoption on the MCAS website.
If anyone believes Humphrey is their pet, they should contact MCAS.
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Tillerson Just Saved $500 Million Withdrawing From UNESCO
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The U.S. stands to save more than $500 million that the government owes to the United Nations by withdrawing from the organization’s cultural heritage arm.
The Department of State announced Thursday that it will officially pull back from the U.N. Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) by the end of 2018, taking an inactive observer role rather than that of a contributing member.
Most of Secretary of State Rex Tillerson’s rational for withdrawing stems from the “anti-Israel bias” at UNESCO, but the government is also concerned about about the U.S.’s growing debt to the organization.
“This decision was not taken lightly,” the State Department said in a press release, citing “concerns with mounting arrears at UNESCO, the need for fundamental reform in the organization, and continuing anti-Israel bias at UNESCO.” – READ MORE
[India], July 4 (ANI): Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday appointed Dinesh Gundurao as President of the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC).
He also appointed Easwar Khandre as the Working President of KPCC.
Dinesh Gundu Rao is a five-time MLA from Gandhinagar constituency in Bengaluru. He succeeded former KPCC president G Parameshwara who led the party in the state for eight years.
"The Congress party appreciates the hard work done by G Parameshwara who successfully led the party for the last eight years and is stepping down from his responsibility as Karnataka PCC President," said an official statement. (ANI)
Wind farmin’ with my wind fam
Follow a couple of kiteboarders on a 40km round trip to the wind farm off the coast of Worthing, in West Sussex, England.
Delgado (elbow) has advanced his throwing distance off flat ground from 90 to 120 feet, the Associated Press reports.
While Delgado is progressing, the rehab process from a right elbow strain has been a painfully slow one. He's inching gradually closer to resuming mound work, but given the current pace of his recovery, it's looking increasingly unlikely that he'll rejoin the Diamondbacks before the end of the month.
The accident happened on a small, local line between Charleroi and the French border. All rail services on that line were suspended.
The passengers in the train could not be evacuated immediately as it came to a standstill on a bridge. The train was able to restart after a couple of hours.
While there were talks about the three victims being women in their twenties, the situation is rather unclear at present. It is not clear how the accident could happen, who the victims are and what they were doing on that place. Some reports are saying the place is a popular spot for homeless people, while other reports claim the victims crossed the rails to avoid a detour.
The Knights of Nemesis is keeping Mardi Gras alive in St. Bernard Parish. Nemesis, the only Mardi Gras parading krewe in the parish, rolled Saturday (Feb. 3).
The krewe's mission is: "A businessman's social club with the intent to promote business and fellowship within St. Bernard Parish."
In Greek mythology, Nemesis was the goddess of retribution. She is either the daughter of Nyx (the goddess of Night), or the Titans Oceanus (the god of the ocean) and Tethys (as the goddess of fortune).
JAY-Z is the most recent person on the United States President Donald Trump attack list, the president describing the rapper’s language as “filthy.”
Trump was referencing a Hillary Clinton rally in which JAY-Z performed, adding that she had once complained about his own “lewd language.” He said:
The only way she filled up the arena was to get JAY-Z. And his language was so filthy that it made me, like, the most clean-cut human being on earth. It’s true. He’d stand up there before those crowds, and by the way, without any musical instruments, I had much bigger crowds than he was drawing. But he’d stand up before those crowds, and he’d use the F word and Hillary would sit back — ‘oh I’m in trouble, oy, please don’t have him use that kind of language anymore,’ and then he’d finish, and everybody would leave, and she’d be standing up making a speech to 400 people.
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March 19 (Reuters) - Conviviality Plc:
* DIANA HUNTER, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF COMPANY, IS STEPPING DOWN FROM BOARD OF COMPANY WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT​
* ‍HUNTER WILL REMAIN WITH COMPANY FOR A PERIOD OF TIME IN ORDER TO PROVIDE TRANSITION SUPPORT​
* ‍DAVID ADAMS, NON-EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN OF CONVIVIALITY, IS STEPPING INTO ROLE OF EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reuters.Briefs@thomsonreuters.com)
Beaumont Police have a woman in custody for several Aggravated Robberies that are linked to the murder of Kera Teel and her unborn daughter, Kyndal. Beaumont Police, US Marshall Service, Alcohol, Tabaco and Firearms, Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, Lake Charles Police Department and Calcasieu Parrish Sheriff's Office are working together to help solve the Capital Murder case.
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Two winged bulls dating from the Assyrian empire have been discovered in a labyrinth of narrow underground tunnels that ISIS jihadists dug in east Mosul to plunder artifacts and hawk...
South Carolina's A'ja Wilson (22) fends off Texas A&M's Anriel Howard (5) during the first half of action in the Colonial Life Arena. 12/31/17 Tracy Glantz tglantz@thestate.com
For the first time, we are seeing video of a rollercoaster accident that injured several children in Riverside. Tony Shin reports for the NBC4 News on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017.
HARRISBURG – The PA House returns to session this afternoon and pro life legislation could come up for a floor vote. Senate Bill 3 would ban abortions in Pennsylvania after 20 weeks instead of the current 24 weeks. It would end dismemberment abortions. Medical advancements are saving babies as early as 20 weeks and research shows by 20 weeks, babies have developed all of the physical structures necessary to experience pain. Studies have shown that unborn babies at this stage react to painful stimuli. Pro life groups are urging supporters to contact their state representatives to urge them to vote for the bill. Gov. Tom Wolf said he will veto the measure if it comes to his desk.
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Griffin (2-0) allowed just one hit while walking one and striking out eight over six scoreless innings in Monday's 7-0 rout over the A's.
The lone hit he allowed was a double to Stephen Vogt in the fourth inning. Griffin, a former Athletic, retired the final 14 hitters he faced and was one shy of his career high in strikeouts. After allowing seven combined runs in his first two starts, the right-hander delivered a gem in this one against his old mates. His 9.3 K/9 is likely to come down, but Griffin is an AL-only arm that can put up efforts like tonight in the right matchups.
Each Friday, business and agriculture writer Ben Zigterman checks out what farmers have been up to. Next up: Brian Stark, regional sales manager for The Andersons, talks about the giant grain elevator on North Staley Road.
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Generosity means children from low income families will attend recreation programs. YouthReach is reporting 338 children in Simcoe County will get this opportunity thanks to donors at the recent fundraising gala. $85,000 was collected, exceeding the organizations goal of $35,000. YouthReach provides up to $250 per child, per year to cover a recreation activity of the child’s choosing. Eligible activities include sports, camps, arts programs and more.
Albany Board of Realtors teamed up with the American Red Cross for blood drive. (Source: WALB)
Albany community leaders hosted a blood drive Friday afternoon to help with recent tragedies across the country, including the Las Vegas shooting.
The Albany Board of Realtors teamed up with the American Red Cross for the blood drive.
Organizers hope the blood will help with recent disasters like Hurricanes Irma and Maria.
They also hope to have blood for victims of possible upcoming events like Tropical Storm Nate.
State Director George Rosso said it was his first time giving blood and he's happy to be doing it for folks who need the most right now.
"As a family, we are all related, and we decided lets try to do a blood drive," Rosso remarked.
Rosso hopes to hit their goal of 25 donors and collect up to 18 pints of blood.
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Travis Air Force Base in Solano County is on lockdown Wednesday afternoon after they reported a "real-world security incident."Officials have asked the public to stay away from the base and the area.Stay with ABC7 News for more on this developing story.
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Couns. Matt Rockley and Tanya Thorn are proposing a new bylaw to make fibre optic installation a requirement in all new developments.
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Over the last six and a half years, seven-year-old Jethro has received 673 bags of plasma to boost his red blood count.
Today he is being given 570ml in two bags, over five hours.
Jethro has haemolitic uramic syndrome, the breakdown of red blood cells causing renal failure, micro clotting to the major organs, risk of heart attack, stroke and potentially death.
Dr Ranford Addo says plasma for Jethro is lifesaving.
"In the sense that he doesn't make an important component of the plasma by himself. He is one of just a handful of patients in the country with this condition."
Plasma differs from donating whole blood, in that the donor's red blood cells and plasma are separated, with the red cells channelled back to the donor.
"[Jethro] has a good sense of humour, and that is important when you have a chronic condition like he does," Dr Addo said.
But at any time, Jethro could develop an immunity to the plasma, leaving him vulnerable to kidney failure and a host of other life-threatening conditions.
April 13 PVH Corp
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* PVH - Warner's product offering to include women's sheer hosiery, tights, leggings, thigh highs, knee highs, trouser socks, among other things
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SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) – The New York State Fair is running a one-day sale on packages of fair admission, rides, food and games.
The “Midway Madness” sale will be offered online Thursday beginning at 6 a.m. via the fair’s official online seller, Etix.com .
The sale date is exactly six months from the opening of the 2018 Fair on Wednesday, August 22.
The Fair and Wade Shows will offer two packages. For $25 , you can get one weekday ride-all-day wristband, $15 in Midway Bucks and two admissions to the fair. For $45 , you can get two ride-all-day wristbands, $20 in Midway Bucks and four admissions to the fair.
Only 2,500 of each package will be available with buyers limited to four packages per purchase.
“You’re A Compound Fool On Cheap Drugs,” Dino Melaye To Yahaya Bello
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Ohioan Daniel Ferguson is an impressionist who sang “Cake By the Ocean” as Scooby Doo, Kermit the Frog, Simon Cowell and others! This was his firdst time performing in front of a live audience.
FILE - In this April 10, 2018, file photo, Democratic candidate for the Arizona 8th Congressional District special election, Dr. Hiral Tipirneni, left, talks with a supporter at a local restaurant in Sun City, Ariz. Tipirneni is running against former Arizona Republican state Sen. Debbie Lesko in a special election, Tuesday, April 24, to fill the seat vacated by Republican Rep. Trent Franks. Ross D. Franklin, File AP Photo
HIGH POINT, N.C. (AP) — Cliff Thomas Jr. scored 16 points and led a 68-point effort by the High Point bench as the Panthers celebrated the holidays by pummeling Division II Toccoa Falls College, 110-39 on Sunday.
High Point, playing its final home game of 2017, handed out cookies, hot chocolate and holiday ornaments to everyone in attendance — all the while surrendering points like the miserly, pre-visitation Scrooge.
Sam Berlin paced the High Point starting five with 12 points and as many rebounds, but it was the bench that carried the load. Thomas was 8 of 9 from the field. Jamal Wright was 8 for 8 from the line and finished with 15 points and Dexter Gooding added 14 points and grabbed a half-dozen rebounds. The Panthers (4-5) collectively shot 65 percent from the field (45 of 69).
The winless Eagles were led by the 20 points of Kevin Cave.
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Authorities say a man who had been arguing with a woman in Alabama threw an exercise weight through a car window, striking and fatally injuring their 2-year-old daughter.
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Randy Christian tells AL.com that deputies responded to a domestic violence report Saturday and found Laila Reid unresponsive with injuries to the head and face. She died at a hospital.
Christian says the child’s father, 38-year-old Ira Reid, had argued with the mother. When the mother got in a car to leave, the deputy says, Reid threw the weight, hitting the child seated inside. Christian says Reid acknowledged causing the injuries.
Reid is charged with murder, domestic violence offenses and shooting or throwing a dangerous object into a vehicle.
It’s unclear whether he has a lawyer.
April 5 Intersport Polska SA:
* Allots 8.9 million series F shares to 12 persons via a private subscription at the issue price of 1.9 zloty per share
* Said in March that it planned to issue up to 10.5 mln series F shares Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 3.9633 zlotys) (Gdynia Newsroom)
The National Weather Service has announced a winter storm warning is in effect from midnight tonight through 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9.
Heavy snow accumulations are expected in the Ridgefield area, with forecasters predicting anywhere from six to 10 inches of snow. Northbound winds blowing 10 to 20 miles per hour are also forecasted. Temperatures are predicted to be in the high 20s and early 30s.
The weather service said that hazardous travel will be caused by snow covered roads and poor visibilities.
According to the forecast, snow is supposed to begin falling after 1 a.m. Thursday. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Before 2 p.m. Thursday, wind gusts are expected to be as high as 26 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Between 2 and 8 p.m., forecasters are predicting a 20% of snow with winds tapering off.
For weather updates and local business closings, check back in at theridgefieldpress.com Thursday.
PARIS (Reuters) - French manufacturers ended 2016 on a strong note with activity at a 5-1/2 year high in December while hiring and new orders jumped, a monthly survey showed on Monday.
Data compiler IHS Markit said its final purchasing managers'index rose to 53.5 in December from 51.7 in November, unchanged from a preliminary reading.
The increase brought the index to its highest level since May 2011 and marked the third month in a row above the 50-point line dividing expansions in activity from contractions.
"Favourable demand conditions had encouraged firms to raise output, which resulted in the sharpest round of job creation in 5-1/2 years," IHS Markit economist Alexander Gill said.
"These are positive signs for France as the country contends with high levels of unemployment," he added.
Companies increased staffing levels as the flow of new orders grew at the strongest pace since May 2011, suggesting the spurt of activity in December may be more than a month-long blip.
President Donald Trump of the United States said on Monday that a civil-rights investigation is being launched into the death of a woman during a weekend white-supremacy rally in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Expressing condolences for the woman and two members of the Virginia State Police who were killed, the president repeated his condemnation of the hate displayed over the weekend.
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Regular Gasoline is set to decrease at twelve o’clock tonight. According to the Government, a new shipment of Regular Gasoline is due to arrive in country today, and the pump price will fall by 84 cents per gallon in Belize City. At mid-night, regular gasoline will be selling for $10.29. Prices across the country will also show a similar decrease. We note that Government collects a little over four dollars in taxes on every gallon of regular gasoline that is sold. This is about 47 percent in fuel taxes. The government expects that the pump price of Premium Gasoline will decrease as a result of the arrival of next shipment which is scheduled for later this month. Premium remains at $11.92 and Diesel remains at $9.63. Pump Prices for Diesel Oil and Kerosene are also expected to decrease substantially and the prices figures will be announced as soon as they become available.
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A single card that allows shoppers to access various payment options from multiple accounts will be launched later this year. As Jim Drury reports, the Dynamics Wallet Card was launched globally at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas in January and is also on display at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona.
We start the week with Nina D a dozen wins up on KMLE Nation! Can Justin in Gilbert win and get Nina’s lead back down to eleven? Up for grabs today are Harkins movie passes!!
Police said a group of people were leaving the party about 10:15 p.m. in the 2500 block of Oakland Boulevard when a fight erupted and shots were fired. Nakyia Stevens, of Fort Worth, was found unconscious with a bullet wound to the head when first responders arrived.
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Thousands of people searching for work following the abandonment of a nuclear power project in South Carolina are invited to job fairs this week.
Gov. Henry McMaster plans to attend the first "Employ SC" job fair Monday. It will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at The Center for Advanced Technical Studies in Chapin, a town 14 miles from the now-scuttled project at V.C. Summer Nuclear Station. A second job fair Wednesday is co-hosted by the city of Columbia.
The July 31 decision by SCE&G and state-owned Santee Cooper left about 6,000 people jobless.
McMaster says Employ SC was created to help connect them with available jobs.
All state agencies with openings are participating in the job fairs. Participating companies include Duke Energy, Michelin, and Georgia Pacific.
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1 large, well-marbled ribeye or New York strip
butter
favorite Dijon mustard for brushing
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Season the steak with salt and pepper.
Heat a sauté pan over medium-high heat, add the oil and butter, when the butter begins to foam, add the steak. Sear on all sides until golden brown; brush one side with butter and sear until the mustard becomes crispy and golden, repeat on the other side. I like my steak just medium rare, if you like it more done, place in a 375˚F oven for 5-7 minutes.
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PulsePoint is currently in use in thousands of cities and has provided immediate help to more than 12,000 cardiac arrests. Rapid City Fire Department spokesperson, Jim Bussel, states "The American Heart Association says that for every minute that someone is an out of hospital, cardiac arrest, Every minute that they go without high-quality CPR and early defibrillation, their chance of survival decreases by 10%."
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KERRVILLE (AP) — Nelson the pit bull finally has a home after officials in a Texas county laid him off in December from his job as an ambassador for the Kerr County Animal Services and labeled him excess property. County officials told the San Antonio Express-News Friday that Nelson will live with a former handler. The county’s attorney said Nelson’s care was a misappropriation of funds and a liability since he didn’t have insurance.
Nancy Bush and her children were checking out books at the Logan Library when one of her 9-year-old twins asked her to look at something under his hair. What she found shocked both Bush and the physicians the family saw a half-hour later: An engorged tick was feeding on her son's head.
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No apparent Arab plans to push for Qatar-linked UN sanctions: diplomats
There are no apparent plans by Arab states to propose that names from their Qatar blacklist be subjected to United Nations sanctions, diplomats said on Wednesday, a likely difficult move that would need approval by the 15-member U.N. Security Council.
At least six of the people on the Arab states blacklist are already named on the U.N. Security Council al Qaeda and ISIS sanctions list, which subjects them to a global asset freeze, travel ban and arms embargo.
The United Nations has said it is only bound by the U.N. Security Council sanctions lists and therefore any work with Qatar Charity was unaffected by the Arab states' blacklist.
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Health Tip: Culprits Behind Stained Teeth
(HealthDay News) -- If your teeth aren't bright white, the foods you eat or habits such as smoking may be to blame.
The American Dental Association mentions these potential factors for stained teeth:
Drinking red wine, coffee or tea.
Using tobacco.
Getting older, which leads to enamel wear and allows yellowish dentin to show through.
Using an antihistamine, high-blood pressure medication, some chemotherapy drugs or antipsychotic medication. Some children who take certain antibiotics also may have tooth discoloration.
-- Diana Kohnle
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Grand jury indicts Harvey Weinstein in rape case
arvey Weinstein has been indicted on rape and criminal sex act charges in New York City.
Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr. announced the indictment Wednesday. He says it brings the former movie mogul “another step closer to accountability.”
The indictment came hours after Weinstein’s lawyers said he’d decided not to testify before the grand jury.
They said there wasn’t enough time to prepare because he learned the specific charges and the accusers’ identities only after turning himself in Friday. – READ MORE
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Bob and Linda forgot that they signed up Louise to play in a youth soccer league, so the family helps her get ready to play in the last game of the season.
Inquests are due to be opened today into the deaths of three schoolboys and two men killed during a crash in Leeds.
Brothers Ellis Thornton-Kimmitt, 12, and Elliott Thornton-Kimmitt, 14, died after the stolen car they were travelling in crashed in Stonegate Road, Meanwood, on November 25.
Fifteen-year-old Darnell Harte was also killed in the collision alongside Robbie Meerun and Anthoney Armour, both 24.
Two other survived the crash, including a 15-year-old boy who has been charged with five offences of causing death by dangerous driving.
Senior coroner David Hinchliff will open the inquests at Wakefield Coroner's Court this morning.
DANVILLE– A missing teen from Danville has returned home. Bloomsburg State Police says 19-year-old Joel Depaolo has returned from his home in Danville Sunday.
State police have not released any information on his disappearance or return home. Depaolo was reported missing by his father on July 24.
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March 19 (Reuters) - Semiconductor equipment maker KLA-Tencor Corp said on Monday it would buy Orbotech Ltd, whose systems are used in the manufacturing of printed circuit boards and chip devices, in a deal valued at $3.4 billion.
KLA-Tencor’s offer price of $69.02 in cash and stock represents a premium of 15.3 percent to Orbotech stock’s closing price of $59.90 on Friday.
KLA-Tencor also announced a $2 billion share repurchase authorization, which it plans to complete within 12 to 18 months after the Orbotech deal closes. (Reporting by Sonam Rai in Bengaluru; Editing by Savio D’Souza)
ILOILO City – Police seized 10 sachets of shabu in a buy-bust operation in Barangay Poblacion Ilaya, Calinog, Iloilo.
Antonio Panza, 38, and Wilbert Entiliso, 33 – both from Barangay Lampaya, Calinog – were arrested.
They sold a sachet of shabu to undercover police officers for P300 around 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, a police report showed.
Nine more plastic packs of the same substance were seized from them, the police report stated.
The suspects were detained at the Calinog police station lockup cell.
They faced charges for violation of the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002./PN
Michigan Secretary of State Ruth Johnson has issued a list of five recommendations that she says could be made to prevent voter fraud in elections. She sent the list to Vice President Mike Pence this week, as Pence is expected to head a special commission to investigate election issues.
First, Johnson suggests that the Social Security Administration make data on who has died available to elections officials. Secondly, she recommends Congress pass a law allowing a voter to be removed from the voting rolls if that person registers in another state. Johnson goes on to suggest the federal government allow states to verify non-citizens are not on the voter rolls, create an election crime database, and require a voting paper trail.
Johnson says voting accuracy has been a top priority since she became secretary of state in 2011. You can find her full letter to the vice president right here.
Manager Joe Maddon isn't about to mess with a successful move as slugger Anthony Rizzo will bat in the leadoff spot for the second consecutive game Wednesday night when the Chicago Cubs play the New York Mets at Citi Field.
Rizzo reached base safely in 21 of his last 36 plate appearances and has a .445 on-base percentage in his last 33 games since May 7, the best mark in the National League during that span.
Since May 7, Rizzo has been on base 65 times, tied for second most in the NL with Colorado’s Charlie Blackmon and Atlanta’s Ender Inciarte and trailing Cincinnati’s Joey Votto (66).
Rizzo has struck out just five times in his last 98 plate appearances, walking 17 times during that span and posting a .459 on-base percentage.
Rizzo is 10th in the NL with a .394 on-base percentage - 141 points above his batting average.
Miguel Montero will bat cleanup against Matt Harvey. Jason Heyward, Ben Zobrist and Addison Russell are out of the lineup.
Here's the Cubs' lineup:
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Eddie Lampert, CEO and majority owner of Sears Holdings, has offered to buy the company’s Kenmore brand after failing to find a buyer. If completed, the deal will provide Sears with some liquidity, although not likely enough to save the struggling retailer.
MAINEVILLE, Ohio — A police officer in Ohio who accidentally shocked a firefighter with a Taser has made amends with cake.
The Hamilton Township Police Department in Maineville, Ohio, outside Cincinnati, posted the story on its Facebook page on Saturday.
“Ofc. Workman was assisting our FD on an EMS call. When they arrived at the hospital an altercation ensued with the patient in the life squad,” the post read.
The police department said Workman used her Taser to subdue the person but accidentally shocked firefighter Rickey Wagoner.
So, as one does in these situations, the officer gave Wagoner a cake that said, “Sorry I tased you!”
It seemed to have smoothed things over.
Canadians from all corners of the country are getting their records in order, as they prepare for tax time.
The Canada Revenue Agency is also preparing for its busiest time of year by employing the services of qualified individuals.
Zubie Vuurens is the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (C.V.I.T.P.) Coordinator and she says people need to have a basic understanding of what it takes to fill out a tax return.
Vuurens says more and more volunteers join the program every year and last year saw more than two thousand volunteers help the C.R.A.
The C.V.I.T.P. program has been around for 47 years and anyone interested in helping the C.R.A. this tax season is encouraged to visit https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/community-volunteer-income-tax-program/lend-a-hand-individuals.html.
The U.N. human rights chief is lashing out at the "refusal" of some at the U.N.'s Human Rights Council to refer to Rohingya Muslims as such, calling it a sign of disrespect for the "terrible violations" they have faced.
Zeid Ra'ad al-Hussein provided an update Wednesday on the plight of the Rohingya in Myanmar, after more than 720,000 fled to neighboring Bangladesh since last August amid a violent security crackdown. He was updating a report from his office that relayed accounts from fleeing Rohingya who said killings, enforced disappearances and house-burnings continue in Myanmar
He reiterated his call for the U.N. Security Council to refer Myanmar to the International Criminal Court.
Many Buddhists in Myanmar — a member of the council — call the Rohingya "Bengalis" and say they migrated illegally from Bangladesh, even though they have lived in the country for generations.
Liberty Bank’s Southington branch collected 525 items during its “Liberty Lends a Hand” campaign. During the month of June, employees were encouraged to do good works in their community by forming teams and partnering at a local nonprofit or by collecting goods for charities. The bank’s collections supported LISA, Inc. of Southington, which helps young people build skills needed to successfully transition into adulthood. Items donated by bank employees and the public will outfit nine apartments for youth aging out of foster care. The collection included housewares, kitchen utensils, microwaves, blenders, towels, dishes, glasses and lamps. From left, Southington Liberty Bankers Diane Cizauskas, Patti Guggliotti, Debra Carson, Sarah Russo, and Rob Flood.
Meanwhile, in Haiti, a group of Americans docked a yacht outside a small resort for what appeared to be a pre-game party on the beach. But their minds were not on football; they were on children.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) - Charles Manson's cremated remains have been scattered nearly four months after the cult leader died in prison. A funeral was held Saturday following a court battle for the 83-year-old's remains.
Pastor Mark Pitcher of the Church of the Nazarene in Porterville, California, says 20 to 25 people attended the funeral.
Among them were Manson's grandson, Jason Freeman, and Freeman's wife, Audrey.
Freeman prevailed last week in a months-long court fight for custody of Manson's remains.
His grandfather was cremated after the service and his ashes scattered.
Pitcher said Monday he agreed to lead the service because Freeman and his wife are Christians.
Manson was sentenced to life in prison for orchestrating the 1969 murders of actress Sharon Tate and eight others.
He died in November.
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Rising trend of boutique among women of twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad is gaining popularity as many women are interested to wear ready-made clothes. Most of the women prefer to buy stitched clothes to avoid hectic efforts of repeated visits to tailors to save time and money.
An owner of ready-made clothes Sabina Alam said that in recent couple of years women are more tend towards boutiques clothes especially in middle class. She said that ready made clothes attracts large number of women because of its affordability and ease.
“I use to get number of customers on daily basis who are always keen for new trends and in eid days there number gets double.” Kosar jallel a working women said that “ as I have always shortage of time due to my hectic routine so I like to buy ready-made clothes to avoid tailor’s visits.” “ She said that there rates are very cheap in price usually with quality fiber, so however if I need of clothes for any party, I get it quickly without any announce”.—APP
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As the Feb. 8 trade deadline approaches, the Cavaliers are reportedly willing to part ways with the Brooklyn draft pick acquired in the Kyrie Irving deal, but not for a short-term answer, according to Terry Pluto of the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
1. I keep hearing the Cavs absolutely won’t trade the Brooklyn draft pick. That’s not true. I’ve heard from top league sources the Cavs will do it — but not for a short-term answer such as DeAndre Jordan. That’s because Jordan can become a free agent at the end of the season. 2. The Cavs would trade the pick for a younger player who is under team control for a few years. But they are willing to deal their own first-round pick in 2018 for the right short-term fix.
The Cavs have struggled through the first 50 games and are currently third in the East with a 30-20 record.
What moves should they make?
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Nature photographer Jennifer King led the talk, "Photographing America's Parks: Celebrating 100 Years of the National Park Service," at the Historic Earle Theatre on Saturday.
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[Tokyo] Tokyo stocks opened lower on Tuesday after a Facebook data breach scandal sent US stocks sharply down.
The benchmark Nikkei 225 index lost 0.79 per cent or 169.27 points to 21,311.63 in early trade, while the broader Topix index was down 0.66 per cent or 11.43 points at 1,708.54.
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I want to speak on the topic ‘health is wealth’. In the modern time, where pollution, global warming, and other environmental issues have covered us, the importance of health and fitness has increased to a great extent. We need to be more physically healthy and fit to win the current environmental challenges. It keeps us away from the diseases, infections and other lethal diseases by reducing extra kilos, improving the strength of muscle and bones, increasing immunity level, and maintaining the healthy functioning of our major body organs. It helps us to look better with lots of patience and confidence level.
In the modern time, where pollution, global warming, and other environmental issues have covered us, the importance of health and fitness has increased to a great extent.
Looking to get active on Family Day? If so, the Town of Milton has more than enough activities available.
Local facilities will play host to numerous free events on Monday, Feb. 19.
This includes RBC-sponsored public skates at 9, 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. and 1 and 1:30 p.m. at Milton Sports Centre (MSC).
Family swims are set for 9 a.m. a Milton Leisure Centre (MLC) and 10 a.m. at MSC, while family dodgeball will be held at 11:30 a.m. at MLC and 2 p.m. at MSC.
A missing Aberdeenshire pensioner has been found safe and well.
Police launched an appeal earlier today after Margaret Taylor was last seen in Forbes, near Alford, at around 10.30pm yesterday.
Officers have thanked the public for their assistance.
You can own art from kids helped by Franklin County Children Services. The therapeutic arts program is giving kids an outlet to express themselves and you can bid on the art.
WEBSITE: Franklin County Children Services
You Don't Have To Go Far To Beat The Heat In DFW This SummerThe dog days of summer will be soon upon us but you don’t have to go too far to cool down.
Mark Tupper of the Herald & Review joins Noah Newman in studio for another edition of Tupper's Take!
The Illini are enjoying a spring sports season to remember. The guys break it all down, and discuss whether or not the men's golf team can contend once again for a national title. Click the video above to watch!
Stupid Criminal of the Day
A man who allegedly robbed a Walgreens in Harris county was easily identified due to his face tattoo.
25 year old Christopher Breaker was arrested for using a knife to rob the Walgreens, according to ABC 13.
An employee said Breaker took food off the shelf and ate it before he jumped over the pharmacy’s counter and pulled a knife out of his pocket.
Breaker tried to break open a door with a fire extinguisher, but gave up and exited through the front entrance.
Witnesses were easily able to describe the man due to his face tattoo that looks like a clown.
The suspect has been held without bond on a “second-degree felony count of aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon,” according to ABC13.
TORONTO (AP) — Judge in Toronto orders 25-year-old suspected van driver held on 10 counts of 1st degree murder, 13 of attempted murder.
ITTA BENA, Miss. (AP) - Reginald Gee scored from in the paint twice in overtime and Alabama State escaped Mississippi Valley State with an 89-85 victory in a Southwestern Conference battle Saturday.
Gee put the Hornets in front with a layup and Jacoby Ross extended the lead to five with a 3-pointer. Terrance LeFlore answered a layup from Dante Scott to keep the lead at five. After Jordan Evans hit from deep, Gee tipped in a missed layup by Ross with :35 left to set the final score.
LeFlore tied the game at 80-80 with :27 left in regulation with a 3-point play to force overtime.
Gee and LeFlore each scored 17 points and Ross added another 16 to lead Alabama State (4-18, 4-6), which hit 32 of 64 shots from the field, including 11 of 26 from distance.
Evans finished with 22 points and Scott and Lorenzo Hunt each added another 14 points for the Delta Devils (1-22, 1-9).
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HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - Two former Penn State University administrators have pleaded guilty in the Jerry Sandusky child molestation case, more than five years after the scandal broke.
Ex-Athletic Director Tim Curley and former university Vice President Gary Schultz each pleaded guilty Monday in Harrisburg to a misdemeanor child endangerment charge.
Penn State ex-President Graham Spanier is also charged in the case, but was not in court.
The three handled a 2001 complaint by a graduate assistant who said he saw Sandusky, a retired defensive football coach, sexually abusing a boy in a team shower. They did not report the matter to police or child welfare authorities but told Sandusky he was not allowed to bring children to the campus.
Sandusky was arrested a decade later and convicted in 2012.
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Drivers will soon find lane closures in two different areas of the Lloyd Expressway.
Officials with the Indiana Department of Transportation say the first one starts on or around Monday, April 30.
Crews will be patching and paving the eastbound driving lane of the Lloyd from the Posey Co. line to Rosenberger Ave.
The passing lane will still be open. Work should last until September.
Another project is expected to start Monday May 7.
INDOT officials say the westbound driving lane on the bridge spanning Pigeon Creek and the CSX railroad tracks will be closed for structural repairs.
The two passing lanes should stay open.
Officials say the work should last about a week.
Crews will be doing a permanent fix on the bridge bearing pads. They did a temporary fix back in June 2016.
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Firefighters are tackling a large blaze on the hillside close to Corfe Castle.
Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue said a large area of steeply sloping railway embankment and hillside are alight.
Alabama has issued another offer to a quarterback. Monday's offer went to Tyler Shough, a three-star composite recruit from Chandler, Ariz.
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This was a winnable game about 9 weeks ago, can't see how they will get anything from it now though. Confidence is shot and I don't think the mental strength is there to grind this sort of result out.
I won't be risking ruining my Father's Day, but I might try and make an effort to go to the Olfham game if the weather is ok. That might be low quality but fair contest.
There will be a Special Called Meeting of the Haywood County Board of Education on Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at 3:00 p.m.
This meeting will be to discuss the 2017-2018 Budget and Steps for Superintendent Search.
Roskilde, Denmark-based hard rockers, Junkyard Drive, have released a video for the song “Geordie”, featured on the band’s new album, Sin & Tonic, be released on February 17th via Might Music. The new clip is available for streaming below.
The album is mixed and produced by Soren Andersen (Glenn Hughes, Mike Tramp, Dead Dasies, Electric Guitars), recorded live in Medley Studios in Copenhagen.
Tracklisting:
“If You Wanna Rock Me”
“Bone Dry Jessie”
“Drama Queen”
“Natural High”
“Take It All”
“B.A.D”
“Danger Zone”
“Stone Cold Lady”
“Geordie”
“Slave To Technology”
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Junkyard Drive lineup:
Kris - Lead Vocal
Birk - Lead Guitar/Backup Vocal
Benjamin - Rhythm Guitar/Backup Vocal
Mikkel - Bass
Claus - Drums/Cowbell
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A CHARITY is hosting a Time Travellers’ Ball to celebrate its second birthday.
Marvels and Meltdowns in Gosport will be taking over The Jervis Gallery at St Vincent College on November 11.
Tickets cost £18 per person and include food and entertainment – to book your ticket go to marvelsandmeltdowns.org.uk.
The Grand River Conservation Authority is seeking volunteers to help clean up the shoreline at Belwood Bridge.
On Thursday, Oct. 12, the conservation authority will be cleaning up the lakeshore at the bridge, the sole bridge for Belwood Lake.
“The shoreline is used by swimmers, boaters and anglers. It also provides habitat for birds and fish. After the summer, garbage and fishing equipment is often left behind by visitors,” the event posting reads.
“Volunteers will take advantage of low water levels to clean up the shoreline and will tally the results of items that they collect.”
Those attending the Town of Wade annual Christmas tree lighting were treated to refreshments inside the Wade Community Building.
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An auto mechanic died while working on Monday morning, according to Richmond police.
Family members have identified him as Hilmar Lopez. Family and friends say Lopez was a husband and father of two and an active member of the Richmond Evangelistic Center.
Richmond police say around 11:15 a.m., a call came from an auto shop in the 5200 block of Hull Street that a truck had fallen off a lift, hitting a man on the head. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Richmond police and fire are still on scene investigating.
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WAUWATOSA -- Final touches are being made to floats around the state Wednesday morning, July 4 ahead of Wauwatosa's Fourth of July celebrations. One of Wisconsin's largest parades will kick off in Wauwatosa!
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Join us for the parade on North Avenue. The 84th year celebration is one of the largest parades in the state and features over 95 units. The parade proceeds West on North Avenue between 80th and 104th Street. This year's parade will include several new marching bands, Floats, Veteran Associations, and Antique Autos.
Date: Wednesday, July 4
Parade Start Time: 9:00 am
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Michael James Costa was released from prison on July 25, 2016, to Intensive Supervised Release by Olmsted County. He has been on fugitive status since April 14, 2017, when he absconded from his supervision while residing in Rochester, Minn.
He was last seen leaving his residence on a black mountain bike wearing a black leather jacket and black jeans. He is known to use the aliases Maliik Gouli and Malik Mujaheed Hassan Costa.
Costa is 38 years old. He is Caucasian, has brown hair and brown eyes, and is 5 feet, 6 inches tall and weighs 190 pounds. He has three documented tattoos: left wrist, right forearm and right calf.
Costa has a criminal history that includes two convictions for criminal sexual conduct against known juvenile females – in 2004 and 2012. He also has two convictions for failing to register as a predatory offender.
Citizens should not attempt to confront Costa. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call 911 or the DOC Investigator assigned to the case at 651-361-7777.
BRIDGEPORT, Neb. (AP) – The trial of a Nebraska man accused of killing a Colorado man and stuffing his body in a barrel is scheduled to begin this week.
The jury selection is scheduled to begin Tuesday in the trial of 25-year-old Zachary Mueller if there are no further delays. The first-degree murder charge has already been rescheduled twice.
Mueller has pleaded not guilty to killing 33-year-old Pedro Dominguez of Greeley, Colorado.
A farmer found the barrel with Dominguez’ body inside near Bayard, Nebraska, on December 4, 2014. Authorities say Dominguez had been shot in the back of the head.
A pool of 120 potential jurors has been called for the trial that is expected to last roughly a week.
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Adrian James (A.J.) Croce is a bluesman who performs primarily from the keyboard. His father was the artist responsible for Time in a Bottle (written for A.J.), Operator and Bad, Bad Leroy Brown . Two Generations of American Music presents a selection of A.J.’s own tunes alongside his father’s, plus vintage folk, blues, R&B and early rock ’n’ roll that inspired them both.
Price: Tickets: Adult $30-$45, Senior (ages 60+) $25-$40, Student (ages 4 thru college) $10-$20.
Traffic was thrown into chaos earlier this afternoon after a crash involving a motorbike and a car closed two lanes on the M32.
The crash happened on a slip road between the M4 and the M32 shortly before 5pm. Two southbound lanes were closed for around an hour.
Both Eastbound and West approaches on the M4 saw traffic queuing after with tailbacks on the M4 stretching to the Bath junction.
Neither driver suffered serious injuries but the motorcyclist was taken to hospital. Both vehicles were cleared from the carriageway shortly after the accident.
However the lanes remained closed for around an hour following the incident while crews cleaned up a large amount of spilled oil from the crash.
The tailbacks saw delays of up to 40 minutes on the M32 as traffic trickled through one lane Southbound.
Northbound traffic was affected as people slowed to look at the accident.
All lanes were reopened shortly after 6pm. Traffic continued to be affected for some time after but roads are back to normal now.
BURNET COUNTY (KXAN) – Developing news out of Burnet County. Granite Shoals Police and other agencies are investigating a deadly boating crash on Lake LBJ.
There is limited information at this time. Police plan to release more information on Monday.
KXAN confirmed with the Lower Colorado River Authority about an incident call on Sunday around 11:04 p.m. No other details were given.
KXAN will pass more information as it becomes available.
Kipnis (hamstring) will start at second base and bat second Monday against the Red Sox.
Kipnis was out of the lineup for the third straight game Sunday against the Rays, but the fact that he was able to enter the contest off the bench and log two at-bats signaled that he wasn't on tap for another stint on the disabled list due to the recurring hamstring issue. After the injury presented no complications overnight, Kipnis will now settle back into his regular role in the middle infield, resulting in Giovanny Urshela moving to the bench.
The parish priest of Our Lady of Africa Catholic Church, Fr John Mungereza, explained that Nyahanga had formally requested Pope Francis to be freed from priesthood so that he marries his lover and the Pope granted it. Owor placing the ring on Nyahanga's finger after reciting the marriage vows at Our Lady of Africa Catholic Church, Mbuya It was a rather low-key wedding ceremony that lasted just over one-and-a-half hours at Our Lady of Africa Catholic Parish in Mbuya, a Kampala suburb, on Monday, May 29. Fr Paul Nyahanga, a priest formerly allied to the Comboni Missionaries, married Dr Silvia Owor.
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House Republicans are mulling an overhaul to the tax code, specifically, how businesses are taxed. One possibility? Businesses that import items would see higher taxes on those goods — as much as 20 percent — and exporters would have the money they make off those exports exempt from taxes. Domestic manufacturers favor the plan, but not surprisingly, retailers that import goods aren’t that keen on it. Several retail industry CEOs are up on the Hill this week to weigh in. So let the lobbing begin.
Trump Addresses Iran Nuclear Deal At White House With French President Macron President Trump and French President Macron addressed their differences on the Iran nuclear agreement Tuesday as they took questions from reporters at the White House.
Tom Withers On Kizer Being The Starter: "Everyone Is Waiting For Number Seven To Take Over" The AP beat writer Tom Withers joins Adam and Dustin on the latest from Browns training camp.
Kicker Zane Gonzalez In Heated Competition To Make Lou Groza's TeamGonzalez has gotten quite the history lesson since the Browns picked him in April as he now finds himself in a heated competition with veteran Cody Parkey to make the team that Groza once made great.
FIA speaks out against EC's clearing house relocation
The Futures Industry Association (FIA) on Wednesday released a statement arguing that this week's European Commission proposals, which would allow continental regulators to force clearing houses' relocation to the EU, will create market disruption.
A female driver was airlifted to Galway University Hospital earlier today following a serious car accident at Derrynargan Cross on the Leitrim Roscommon border.
Gardai informed the paper "Gardai in Boyle were called to a two car road traffic collision this morning Wednesday, July 4 at 11am at Derrynargan Cross Co Leitrim" the location is close to Drumboylan.
A female driver was air lifted to Galway University Hospital with serious injuries. The other occupant of the car was brought to Sligo General Hospital with minor injuries.
The road has been closed off and local diversions are in place and the Garda Collision investigators are conducting an examination. The Leitrim Village/Sligo Rd (R284) is closed between Leitrim Village and Keadue , while local Drumshanbo/Dereenargan and Cleen/Dereenargan Rds are also closed.
Leitrim Fire Serive and Gardai from Carrick-on-Shannon have also attended.
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Russia's foreign ministry on Wednesday condemned Kiev's staging of the murder of Russian journalist and Kremlin critic Arkady Babchenko, which it said was aimed at discrediting the Russian authorities.
"We're glad that a Russian citizen is alive," the ministry said, but added that "now the true motives are beginning to be revealed for this staging, which is totally obviously yet another anti-Russian provocation."
Babchenko, a dissident journalist who was reported murdered in Kiev, dramatically reappeared alive on Wednesday in the middle of a briefing by Ukrainian security officials about his own killing. He said had been part of a special Ukrainian operation to thwart a Russian attempt on his life.
First responders in Gladstone, Missouri, stopped by to sip on some fresh lemonade after a customer questioned an 8-year-old boy who didn't have a permit at his lemonade stand. Courtesy photo Clay County, Missouri, Sheriff
(REUTERS) - Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde pinpointed former Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata as one of the main threats Chelsea pose to his side in the Champions League last 16.
The Catalan side have been pitted against the team they lost to in the 2011-2012 semi-finals, with Chelsea going on to win the tournament for the first and only time.
Valverde, whose side have won five European Cups, acknowledged the difficulty of facing the English champions.
"It's a tough draw for us because of the magnitude of the opposition," he said.
"Chelsea are champions of the Premier League but we're excited about the tie, even though it will be difficult.
"Chelsea are a strong and physical team, with a clear tactical system in place. They take advantage of the physical nature of the Premier League well.
"With the signing of Morata, they've added pace in attack, while (Eden) Hazard is very good between the lines."
SEOUL South Korean Foreign Minister Yun Byung-se said on Thursday he believed the United States will consult Seoul if it is considering a pre-emptive strike against North Korea.
Yun's comments at a South Korean parliamentary hearing came amid rising tensions in the region over the possibility North Korea could conduct a new nuclear or missile test.
The possibility of U.S. military action against North Korea in response to such tests gained traction following last week's U.S. strikes against Syria, which came in retaliation for a deadly gas attack.
(Reporting by Jack Kim and Ju-min Park; Editing by Paul Tait)
Peter Bruyninckx of the Flemish Traffic Centre told VRT News that "There were crashes at several locations over a distance of 1 kilometre. Initial reports point to 28 cars and 2 heavy goods vehicles being involved”.
The VRT’s traffic reporter Hajo Beeckman says that several people have been injured, but it is not clear how many. The emergency services are attending the scene in numbers.
The string of accidents is said to have been caused by heavy rain followed by bright sunshine. The reflection of the sun on the rain that had fallen onto the road surface served to blind drivers.
Drivers are advised to avoid the Brussels-bound E40. Those wishing to travel from Bruges (West Flanders) of the coast to Brussels are advised to do so via Kortrijk (West Flanders). There are also delays on the coast-bound E40 as driver slow down to look at the accidents.
Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens should let his successor, Lt. Gov. Mike Parson, set the state’s agenda. Jeff Roberson AP
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Since Republicans are now on board with greater transparency, surely they'll be eager to release more information to the public.
When longtime Chicago bartender Annemarie Sagoi, a veteran of the Dawson and the Drifter , went to Cambodia last year with her business partner, David Chhay, to consult on a hotel bar opening in the city of Phnom Penh, she only expected to stay for a few months. But while plans for that bar fell through, both Sagoi and Chhay became enamored of the city.
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Herpes can be spread by “sharing objects that have contact with saliva,” including lipstick. But that does not commonly happen because the virus only survives for a couple hours at best. Isabella Bartolucci MCT file
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The Friends of the Hays Public Library will host its spring book sale April 20 to 23 in the Schmidt Gallery.
The book sale kicks off Thursday, April 20, at 5 PM with a “members only” preview sale. Friends of the Library members will have the opportunity to shop the sale early, including half off all items in the Friends of the Library Book Store. Memberships are $5 and will be sold at the door.
The regular sale is open to the public on Friday, April 21 and Saturday, April 22, from 10 AM until 4 PM. Sunday, April 23, the sale will run from 1 PM to 4 PM. Books will be $3 per bag, and the Friends provide the bags.
Along with books, baked goods, crafts by Carolyn Fuller and natural products by Pam Herl will be available for purchase.
For more information on this and other events, visit hayspublib.org or call 785.625.9014.
EXCLUSIVE: A24 and DirecTV have acquired the North American distribution rights to Dog Years, the Adam Rifkin-directed film that stars Burt Reynolds, Ariel Winter, Chevy Chase, Clark Duke, Ellar Coltrane, and Nikki Blonsky. The film premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival, and Reynolds drew plaudits for his performance as an aging movie star who travels to an upstart film festival in Nashville to accept a Lifetime Achievement Award. That launches him on a fish-out-of-water adventure and an unexpectedly poignant journey into his past. Rifkin wrote the script. Rifkin, Brian Cavallaro, Neil Mandt, and Gordon Whitener produced the film, a co-production between Mandt Bros. Productions and Whitener Entertainment Group. The filmmakers were repped in the deal by Nate Bolotin of XYZ Films.
Burt Reynolds Has Tales To Tell: Passing On ‘Cuckoo’s Nest’, 007, ‘Die Hard’; Bonding With Eastwood, McQueen, Newman & Carson But Not Brando
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Denver Police are investigating a triple shooting in the Villa Park neighborhood Wednesday afternoon.
Three people have been injured and taken to a local hospital after the shooting that happened in the 600 block of Perry Street, according to a Denver Police tweet just after 1 p.m.
The extent of the victim’s injuries was not yet released.
Police said to expect road closures in the area as officers search for suspects. No suspect descriptions were available at this time.
This is a developing story that will be updated as more information becomes available.
Leonardo Billa, of Danbury, runs on a treadmill at The Edge Fitness Club on New Years Day, January 1, 2017, in Danbury, Conn. Leonardo Billa, of Danbury, runs on a treadmill at The Edge Fitness Club on New Years Day, January 1, 2017, in Danbury, Conn.
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Tulsa's first women's festival is coming to River West Festival Park in May.
In a news conference Thursday at the Woodie Guthrie Center, MisFEST announced they are bringing about a dozen different women performers in for the festival.
They say the music industry has predominantly male leadership, so they wanted turn the spotlight on women.
"We seek to empower woman to succeed in the music industry, and we hope to gather together a community in collaboration among females, to really further them into their success," said Amira Al-Jiboori with the MisFEST Executive Committee.
MisFEST is set for May 13, the day before Mother's Day.
Former President Bush Health Update
Houston, TX (WOLO) — An update on former President George H.W. Bush.
The former commander in Chief has been in intensive care since the day after his wife, Barbara was laid to rest.
Tuesday a family spokesperson says the President has since stabilized and is awake, alert and talking.
The 93-year-old was admitted to the Houston Methodist Hospital Sunday morning after contracting an infection that spread to his blood.
Dec 12 (Reuters) - SOHO DEVELOPMENT SA:
* SAID ON MONDAY THAT ITS FY 2016/17 NET PROFIT WAS 1.1 MILLION ZLOTYS VERSUS 15.7 MILLION ZLOTYS YEAR AGO
* FY 2016/17 REVENUE WAS 88.5 MILLION ZLOTYS VERSUS 20.4 MILLION ZLOTYS YEAR AGO
* FY 2016/17 OPERATING PROFIT WAS 0.8 MILLION ZLOTYS VERSUS 0.7 MILLION ZLOTYS YEAR AGO
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Democrats are looking for a major upset Tuesday in an attempt to win a House seat in a Georgia election that was vacated when President Trump named Tom Price his Health and Human Services Secretary.
CORSIER SUR VEVEY: Six hundred and sixty-two people on Sunday set a world record for the biggest gathering of Charlie Chaplins, each donning the black jacket, shoes, bowler hat, toothbrush moustache and cane of the comic’s signature creation, the Little Tramp.
The unusual rally, drawing Chaplin fans of all ages from all over Europe, took place at a museum dedicated to the artist at his former home in Corsier-sur-Vevey, western Switzerland.
“There have been big Charlie Chaplin gatherings in the past, but this is the first to be certified by an officer of the law,” Annick Barbezat-Perrin, a spokesman for the museum, told AFP.
Chaplin was born in London 128 years ago on Sunday. He died on Christmas Day, 1977, aged 88, after spending the last decades of his life in Switzerland.
The Chaplin’s World museum, which opened a year ago on Sunday, also said that it had had around 300,000 visitors in its first 12 months of operation, far outstripping estimates of 220,000.
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With Argentina, Portugal and Spain all knocked out of the World Cup at the last 16 stage, fantasy football managers have a real headache with squad selection.
Some bosses will have to completely overhaul their squad heading into the quarter-finals, with Cristiano Ronaldo one of the biggest losses from the tournament.
Gaffers who invested heavily in Spain will also be feeling the heat, with Isco and Diego Costa two stars in need of replacing.
Harry Kane is a tempting option for managers ahead of England’s tie against Sweden, but who else are bosses turning to after the last 16?
Take a look through the gallery above to see which World Cup fantasy football players have been transferred in and out most ahead of the quarter-finals.
Three people are in jail following a massive drug bust in Kansas City, Kansas.
U.S. Attorney Tom Beall says a search warrant served at a house in the 3000 block of North 34th Street turned up 20 pounds of methamphetamine, more than a pound of heroin and around $23,000 in cash.
Beall says three people were arrested in connection with the bust. They have been identified as 53-year-old Shelia M. Best, Basehor, 40-year-old Karen Ortega, Kansas City, Kan., and 38-year-old Marlon Gutierrez, Kansas City, Kan.
All three suspects were charged Thursday in federal court with one count of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine.
If convicted, they face up to 10 years in federal prison and up to $10 million in fines.
Wallace will move to the bench for Saturday's game against the Bulls.
Due in large part to injuries, Wallace had started every game since Jan. 10, but he'll be replaced by Avery Bradley, whom the Clippers acquired from Detroit as part of the Blake Griffin deal. Bradley is the frontrunner to hold onto the spot going forward, so Wallace will likely sink back into a reduced role, especially once Austin Rivers returns to action. Entering Saturday, Wallace has played at least 31 minutes in each of his last 10 games.
HILLSDALE COUNTY, Mich. — The Hillsdale County Sheriff’s Office lists a two-year-old girl as Missing/Endangered.
It says on its Facebook site Neytiri Raeyn Mulligan is about 2-1/2 feet tall, about 25 pounds with strawberry blonde hair and blue eyes.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, the toddler was last seen wearing a pull up and a pink t-shirt with a heart and the word love on it. She was last seen 04/24/18, at approximately 6:58pm, with her father, Johnn D Mulligan, 07/28/87. They were last seen traveling in an older Pontiac or Saturn 4dr sedan, maroon in color, with an unknown license plate. If you have any information on her whereabouts please call the Hillsdale County Sheriff’s Office 517-437-7317 or 911.
The Sheriff’s Office released photos of Neytiri and her dad.
March 19 (Reuters) - Zhejiang VIE Science & Technology Co Ltd:
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BRUSSELS (AP) — A global conference organized by the European Union aimed at better protecting marine life has raised more than $7 billion.
During the Our Ocean conference that concluded Friday in the Maltese capital of Valletta, the EU committed $645 million to improve marine governance. Representatives from businesses, 112 countries and others pushed the total up to the unprecedented level.
The Our Ocean conference has accumulated some 8.7 billion euros ($10.2 billion) since it started in 2014 but the 2017 commitments exceeded expectations.
The conference focuses on funding and leading projects as varied at combating plastics pollution to countering illegal fishing and looking at the effects of climate change.
Highlights from the final Trump-Clinton debate
Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton met for their final debate at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas on Wednesday. They each made their arguments on issues of the Supreme Court, immigration, foreign affairs, and presidential fitness. All the while, they continued their personal jabs at the other. Chris Wallace, a Fox News anchor and commentator, moderated the debate that gave voters some final words to consider going into election day Nov. 8. Credit: Cristina Rayas, Alexa Ard, Natalie Fertig, and Julie-Ann McKellogg / McClatchy
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NEW DELHI — An official says a suspected Islamist militant has died in an explosion inside a hotel in Bangladesh's capital during a raid on an alleged hideout.
Police chief A.K.M. Shahidul Hoque said that the man died in the explosion during the raid that began early Tuesday.
Police identified the man as Saiful Islam, a college student. Details of his allegiance to any Islamist groups were not immediately clear.
Some officials said a portion of the wall of the hotel fell from the force of the blasts.
It was not immediately clear if any other suspects were in the Hotel Olio International in downtown Dhaka.
NEW YORK, April 5 U.S. mortgage application activity declined for a third consecutive week even as borrowing costs on 30-year home loans held steady, Mortgage Bankers Association data released on Wednesday showed.
The Washington-based industry group said its measure on mortgage applications fell 1.6 percent to 397.1 in the week ended March 31, which was its lowest in five weeks. (Reporting by Richard Leong; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
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The Beast from the East may be gone (for now!), but it's left behind a frosty reception for Dublin.
It's a chilly morning in the capital, but it's set to give way to sunshine and a relatively clear day.
But by tonight we'll be back to freezing temperatures, and by the end of the week we'll have a lot of rain and even more frost.
Met Eireann says: "This morning frost will soon clear and it will be a dry and sunny day. Top temperatures will reach around 7C or 8C in light variable or northwesterly breezes.
"Tonight will be mostly dry with clear spells at first but cloud will increase by morning. Lowest temperatures will fall to between -1 and -3 degrees with frost and light variable winds will become southerly.
"Unsettled with persistent rain clearing to showery conditions and some frost towards the end of the week."
So if you think it's heating up, it's not quite there yet!
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People place their hats over their hearts during the national anthem at the start of the fourth night of the 59th Wrangler National Finals Rodeo at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017. Joel Angel Juarez Las Vegas Review-Journal @jajuarezphoto
LGBT-rights groups are settling a lawsuit after Utah repealed a law restricting talk about homosexuality in classrooms.
National Center for Lesbian Rights attorney Christopher Stoll said Friday they're thankful lawmakers ended the rules banning "advocacy of homosexuality" that created a culture of silence for LGBT students.
He says the Utah case sets the stage for challenging similar laws in states like Arizona, Alabama and Texas.
The Utah Attorney General's Office declined immediate comment.
The 2001 law was originally aimed at sex-education, but had also been cited when a book about lesbian mothers was pulled from a school-library shelf.
The plaintiffs also said it blocked teachers from protecting a 7-year-old boy from bullies because they couldn't say it was OK to be gay. Those claims were resolved in the settlement.
TOKYO (TR) – Tokyo Metropolitan Police have arrested an organized crime member over the attempted swindle of an elderly woman earlier this year, reports TBS News (Apr. 24).
Police have accused Hyuma Kudo, a 36-year-old member of the Yamaguchi-gumi, and his sister, 38, of working together to swindle the woman, a 90-year-old resident of Kita Ward, in February.
According to the Akabane Police Station, the woman was told by a person pretending to be a representative of the Financial Services Agency that her bank account was being abused by a third party.
Sensing a problem, the woman contacted a family member. Police later apprehended Kudo and his sister after they arrived at the residence to collect bank cards from the woman.
Both suspects, who have been accused of attempted fraud, deny the allegations, police said.
Police believe that Kudo is the leader of a fraud ring that regularly targets elderly persons in similar scams.
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JORABAT, Aug 14 - Security has been beefed up at Jorabat in view of Independence Day tomorrow. Police and CRPF personnel were seen checking all the vehicles passing through Jorabat, which is a strategic area that connects Guwahati to Meghalaya, Barak Valley, Mizoram and Tripura through NH-40 and large parts of upper and lower Assam through NH-37.
Rep. Jason Chaffetz blamed his harsh reception at a recent town hall on "a paid attempt to bully and intimidate." White House press secretary Sean Spicer called anti-Donald Trump marches and protests "a very paid, AstroTurf-type movement."
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According to Lee Radford in the Dull Daily Wail, Hull will be going with a similar squad to the Boxing Day game at Cas. He reckons on filtering in first team players gradually leading up to a strong team at Salford.Just wondering if this is a mistake?If he puts a strong team out with the inclusion of Kelly making his debut, it should draw a decent crowd and, if it's a similar result to last year, may persuade any remaining doubters to buy a season pass. Also, I can't see many Hull fans wanting even the chance of friendly bragging rights to go to our chums across the river.Surely he's not playing mind games before a friendly?
Students cleaning up a school in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. PHOTO: AFP
WASHINGTON: US employment fell last month for the first time in seven years as Hurricanes Harvey and Irma delayed hiring and left displaced workers temporarily unemployed.
The Labor Department said yesterday that nonfarm payrolls decreased by 33,000 jobs last month amid a record drop in employment in the leisure and hospitality sector.
The drop in payrolls is the first since September 2010.
The department said Harvey and Irma, which wreaked havoc in Texas and Florida in late August and early last month, had reduced "the estimate of total nonfarm payroll employment for September".
Economists polled by Reuters had forecast payrolls increasing by 90,000 jobs last month.
Many of the displaced people will probably return to work.
NEWTON, MA (WHDH) - One person is in custody after a stabbing in Newton Tuesday afternoon left another person injured.
Police said they responded at around 12:45 p.m to Watertown Street in West Newton Square for a reported stabbing. A witness reported seeing people running out of the CVS and a man on the ground covered in blood.
Police said the stabbing victim, a 53-year-old man, stumbled into the CVS and told a clerk to call 911. The victim was taken to a Boston-area hospital. Police said he was stabbed in the head but is expected to be OK.
A 36-year-old man was taken into custody and has been charged with attempted murder. Police said a weapon was recovered in the area.
Police said this was a random attack and the stabbing remains under investigation.
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The last time U.S. officials built a barrier along the border with Mexico, they left an opening at the small road leading south to Pamela Taylor's home on the banks of the Rio Grande. Taylor hadn't been told where the fence would be built, and she doesn't know now whether officials are coming back to complete it.
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× The ‘feisty’ Tribune Columnist Eric Zorn: Let’s break down Tuesday’s Illinois primary election
Bill and Wendy are joined in the studio by their pal, the feisty Tribune Columnist, Eric Zorn! He shares his predictions who will win on the most watched races and much more.
You can find Bill and Wendy on Twitter and Facebook. The Bill and Wendy Show airs Monday through Friday from ten a.m. to noon, then streaming from noon to 1 p.m.
Grubauer surrendered a goal on six shots after entering in the third period of Friday's 7-4 loss to Pittsburgh.
The Penguins were opportunistic Friday, and Gurbauer entered with the game all but out of reach. Additionally, the lone goal he did allow deflected off defenseman Brooks Orpik's foot. The German netminder's 4-6-3 record, .916 save percentage and 2.60 GAA don't jump off the page, but Grubauer is definitely worth considering when starting against favorable opponents.
(WTNH)–The UConn baseball team is going through a rough stretch. After being ranked 25th nationally by Baseball America a week ago, the Huskies have gone on a four-game slide.
Quinnipiac is struggling of late, too. The Bobcats have dropped 7 of 8.
Something had to give on Monday in Storrs. The Huskies hosting the Bobcats.
In the first inning, Quinnipiac got on the board. Mike Palladino snuck home from third on the vaunted double steal, and QU had a 1-0 lead. In the second, the Huskies answered. Isaac Feldstein goes yard–a 2-run homer. UConn took a 2-1 lead.
In the next inning, Jim Penders’ guys manufactured another run. Troy Stefanski with a runner on third, gets the job done with a grounder to the right side. It was 3-1 Huskies.
The Bobcats responded in the sixth, as Ben Gibson knocked in two. The game was tied at 3.
But Jack Lambrecht walks it off in the ninth–winning it with an RBI double to right field.
UConn beats Quinnipiac, 4-3.
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I think you know by now how much I love anything in waffle form. I mean, there's nothing wrong with the naked version, BUT loaded with healthy toppings is going to take these babies to the next level of "baked not fried"heaven.
"The Uber vehicle was in autonomous mode with a human safety driver at the wheel when it struck the woman, who was crossing the street outside of a crosswalk, the Tempe police said in a statement," the Times reported. "The episode happened on Sunday around 10 p.m. The woman was not publicly identified."
An Akron woman is charged with aggravated vehicular homicide in a drunken-driving crash that killed a pedestrian, police said. Gloria J. Lee, 47, is also charged with vehicular manslaughter, drunken driving and driving with a suspended license in the May 16 crash that killed Darrone Jones, police said Wednesday in a news release.
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Orchid Pharma share price rallied more than 14 percent intraday Tuesday on receiving establishment inspection report for its unit in Tamil Nadu.
The pharma company has received the establishment inspection report from the US Food & Drug Administration based on successful inspection of the formulation manufacturing facility located in Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu.
The facility was inspected by USFDA in December 2016.
At 12:52 hours IST, the stock was quoting at Rs 38.05, up Rs 3.35, or 9.65 percent amid high volumes on the BSE.
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MUSCAT: Oman Banks Association held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) recently at Bank Muscat’s Head Office.
At the meeting, the Oman Banks Association 2017 activities, and 2018 plan were presented, and the members passed resolutions approving 2017 audited financial statements, 2018 budget, and the appointment of external auditors, along with their fees, for the next financial year.
Board elections took place at the AGM, and the newly elected Board of Directors held its meeting following the AGM, appointing Abdul Razak Ali Issa as the Chairman of the Board of Directors. Oman Banks Association is a non-profit professional association created to represent the banking sector, to promote Omani banking activities, coordinate with the Regulators on matters of policy and strategy, and to support banking excellence in Oman.
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March 29 USU Software AG:
* Announces final figures for 2016 - dividend increases to 0.40 euros per share
* Medium-term planning anticipates consolidated revenue of 140 million euros ($151.09 million) and adjusted EBIT of more than 20 million euros by 2020
* Expects company to maintain its sales at above overall market level in current fiscal year while continuing to improve its operating earnings
* Guidance for 2017 anticipates consolidated sales in range of 83-88 million euros and adjusted EBIT of 10-11.5 million euros
* Will propose an increase in dividend for 2016 of around 15 pct to 0.40 euros per share Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9266 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
Weed belong together: Mariah Carey is pictured at a marijuana dispensary on Christmas Eve - as it's revealed she DID do a soundcheck before 'sabotaged' New Year lip-sync disaster The Donald blasts Rahm Emanuel for Chicago's bloodiest year in almost two DECADES: Trump says the mayor must ask for federal help if he can't fix the city after a record 762 homicides in 2016 Texas homeowner shoots and kills drunk guest who refused to leave his son's New Year's Eve party at exclusive airport town where every resident has their own plane Are YOU smart enough to ace this school exam? Simple test designed for 10-year-old's leaves the internet baffled with its trick questions Will Obama use the five-minute break between congressional sessions on Tuesday to appoint Merrick Garland to the Supreme Court? Is iOS 10.3 on the way already? Rumor claims Apple's update could debut this month with 'Theater ... (more)
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(CNN) It's usually a trip to the vet or a lost bone that marks a bad day for a dog.
But Duke is no ordinary dog.
Three weeks ago, a tornado ripped through Davis County, North Carolina, sweeping up Duke along the way and carrying him almost 1,000 feet from his house.
"(He was) picked up in the mass of the swirling wind," Duke's owner, Lewis Vannoy, told CNN affiliate WGHP . "Tossed just like a rag doll."
Vannoy found 12-year-old Duke in a pasture across the street with a broken leg and a damaged retina, but still very much alive. "He's going to have a full recovery," Vannoy said.
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NUEVO – A 15-acre brushfire that started in an empty lot in Nuevo was fully contained after about 8 hours, authorities said.
The fire was reported at 1:34 p.m. Sunday in the 30000 block Nuevo Road, Tawny Cabral of the Riverside County Fire Department said.
Crews in four air tankers, two bulldozers and two water tenders were also dispatched to assist ground crews in extinguishing the fire, which was spreading at a moderate rate, she said.
At about 3 p.m. Sunday, Cabral reported that the forward progress of the fire was stopped at 15 acres. It was fully contained after 9 p.m.
The Edwardsville Police Department will be participating in ButterBurgers & Badges, a fundraiser benefiting Special Olympics Illinois from 4 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 18 at Culver's. Local law enforcement will serve patrons and all the tips and a portion of the profits will go to Special Olympics Illinois.
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HAMILTON – The fruits of a recent Hamilton Parent Teacher Organization fundraiser paid off through a recent $5,000 donation to Hamilton Elementary School, which will be used for technology, parental involvement and student incentives.
“The donation will be used for the upcoming school year. With student incentives, it’s not just for high-achieving students but also those showing growth. With parental involvement, we want to guide them and teach them how they can help their children. With technology, the donation will help maintain our technology where it’s needed,” said HES Principal Michelle Stevens.
Student incentives include perks like drawings for a Playstation, field trips and pizza parties.
Hamilton PTO President Chris Markham said the biggest way parents can help make the organization stronger is simply by joining, attending meetings and supporting fundraisers.
An ongoing PTO-involved project at Hamilton is reinstalling a greenhouse on campus.
WASHINGTON (AP) — American consumers saw their confidence rebound in April to a level close to the 18-year high it had reached two months ago.
The Conference Board says its consider confidence index rose to 128.7 in April, up from a March level of 127.0. The March level was just below the 130.0 hit in February, which had been the highest since November 2000.
The business research group’s index measures consumers’ assessment of current conditions and their outlook for the next six months. Economists believe the strength in confidence reflects a strong labor market, with unemployment at a 17-year low, as well as the impact of the $1.5 trillion in tax cuts approved in December, which began showing up in workers’ paychecks earlier this year.
Sara is a P.E.I. native who graduated from the University of King's College in Halifax. N.S., with a Bachelor of Journalism degree.
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Drivers in Grand Traverse County are being told that they’ll want to seek alternative routes next week as crews work on South Airport Road.
Starting on Monday South Airport will be reduced to one lane from the Airport Entrance to George Street.
This is in front of Costco.
Costco and the airport are paying to have a left turn lane installed and to resurface this stretch of South Airport Road.
Crews will also be installing a bike path and upgrading the traffic signal.
Motorists are advised to take alternate routes through the week.
The work will start on Monday and is expected to take four days to complete.
Alphabet’s (GOOG, GOOGL) YouTube deleted about 5M videos for content violations in Q4, according to a new report from the company.
The platform says the videos were deleted before any viewers saw the material
YouTube says that automated enforcement software is “paying off” in quicker video removals but didn’t have comparable data from the prior quarter to show how much better enforcement became.
The automated system missed 1.6M videos that YouTube took down after receiving reports from users, activists, and governments.
YouTube’s report and transparency follow content controversies that included ads showing up next to extremist content and a popular YouTube channel showing the body of a suicide victim.
GOOGL shares are down 4.8% on earnings and a rough day for the tech sector.
Previously: Alphabet reports Q1 beats, unit gain on Nest move, and +$3B in equity secuirities (April 23)
Previously: Pivotal Research lowers Alphabet target after earnings (April 24)
TORONTO — WestJet says it is reviewing its baggage policy after a customer complained that it discriminated against travellers from certain countries.
At issue is an airline policy that prevents travellers to Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago from checking in more than two bags, unless the extra luggage is "a golf bag containing golf clubs."
Jared Walker tweeted about the policy after his 62-year-old mother was prevented from bringing an oversized bag on a trip to Jamaica to attend a funeral.
Walker says the policy is "absurd" and shows preferential treatment to tourists, as opposed to travellers returning to their country of origin.
TORONTO _ Canada’s main stock index closed in the red, hurt by losses in the financial sector as political turmoil in Italy was felt across global markets.
The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 93.53 points to 15,922.61 as base metals weighed it down, along with financials.
In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average ended down 391.64 points at 24,361.45. The S&P 500 index ended down 31.47 points at 2,689.86 and the Nasdaq composite index was down 37.26 points at 7,396.59.
The Canadian dollar averaged 76.80 cents US, down 0.12 of a US cent.
The July crude contract closed down US$1.15 at US$66.73 per barrel and the July natural gas contract ended down six cents at US$2.90 per mmBTU.
The June gold contract ended down US$4.70 at US$1,299 an ounce and the July copper contract was down two cents at US$3.06 a pound.
RAVENNA, Ohio - Ravenna police are investigating a girl who was hit and killed by a minivan.
Officers responded to the 1200 block of S. Diamond Street in Ravenna for the report of a minivan hitting a 2-year-old girl.
Fire and EMS crews responded to transport the child to the University Hospitals Portage County Medical Center.
The child later died at the hospital as a result of the injuries.
Alcohol is not suspected at this time.
The Ravenna Police Department along with the help of the Ohio State Highway Patrol are investigating the incident.
Join historian John Gurda in Good City Hall for a lively look back at the beverage that made Milwaukee famous. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased in advance via eventbrite with a limited number also available at the door.
Good water, abundant ice, and a huge German population made Milwaukee a logical center of the brewing trade. Within a single generation the city housed some of the largest brewers in America. Although beer was its most important product for only one year—1890—the “amber nectar” shaped Milwaukee’s character and cemented its image in the national consciousness.
Alford Racing Pigeon Club raced from Bubwith on Saturday.
Coming home in first place was Bob Kellett.
Second place went to M./M. Kingswood and third was Bob Lancaster.
Behind came Darren Perry (fourth), M./M. Evans (fifth), Andy and Jazmin (sixth), M./M. Rodgers (seventh and eighth), Andy and Jazmin (ninth) and M./M. Thomas (10th).
In the midst of all this memo madness, it’s good to know that we can turn to the Onion to help us maintain perspective:
FBI Warns Republican Memo Could Undermine Faith In Massive, Unaccountable Government Secret Agencies https://t.co/edaqT2LocX pic.twitter.com/aKhCU1BPo4 — The Onion (@TheOnion) February 1, 2018
That post went up yesterday, before the details of the memo emerged, but it’s still … what’s the word? Oh:
Yep.
Good one that — Mike Carus (@carusmike) February 1, 2018
Well done, Onion. Well done.
Does the Real World resemble The Onion, or is it the other way around? — Todd Powers (@Todd9904) February 1, 2018
Who can tell anymore?
How is it that The Onion has become a more reliable news source than MSNBC? — Mike Chile Eater Letalien (@Coach_Crash) February 1, 2018
I knew there would come a day when The Onion was more accurate than actual news sources. https://t.co/qrfiITRkzS — Eric H. (@ericinva) February 2, 2018
What a time to be alive.
Baku. 19 October. REPORT.AZ/ Brent crude oil price has fallen below $ 58 barrel.
Report informs referring to the results of trades held at the ICE (Intercontinental Exchange).
The average price of December futures for Brent crude oil decreased to $ 57.82 per barrel at 19:45 Baku time.
November futures price for WTI light crude oil made $ 51.81 per barrel.
ALBANY, N.Y. — Joe Cremo scored a career-high 31 points and Albany pulled away late in the second half to beat New Hampshire 83-74 on Saturday night.
Albany (18-7, 6-4 America East Conference) dropped a three-point decision to New Hampshire (9-15, 5-5) on Jan. 6, and now has won 10 of the last 14 games against the Wildcats.
The games was tied 54-54 when the Great Danes used a 20-10 run for a 74-64 lead with about three minutes left. Cremo scored 11 points and David Nichols made two 3-pointers during the stretch.
Cremo was 8-of-12 shooting and hit 11 of 14 free throws. Nichols added 18 points, Travis Charles had 14 and Greig Stire chipped in 10 for Albany.
HOUSTON - Heavy rain is moving through the Houston area Wednesday, and that has caused some flooding on area roads.
You can check the rain throughout the day with our interactive radar or by downloading Frank’s Free Forecast app.
Here’s a list of the high water locations being reported by Houston Transtar:
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Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson's relationship is off to a magical start.
The couple became Instagram official after Pete shared an adorable snap with the pop star to his Instagram on Wednesday.
The "Saturday Night Live" cast member is seen with his arm around Ariana rocking "Harry Potter" robes. While Pete is representing Gryffindor with his sweater, Ari proves she's still a "Dangerous Woman" by wearing Slytherin green.
A Winnipeg man who gave a group of Winnipeg kids $100 at a lemonade stand along with a business card for an anti-tax website is speaking out about what he says is a misunderstanding, following concerns from parents. But police say the incident, while not illegal, was inappropriate and are looking to speak with Marcel Bessette to warn him not to do it again.
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SUNBURY, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania teacher has apologized for intentionally misspelling Hillary Clinton's name to emphasize the word "liar" in a sixth-grade student's letter.
Shannon Reinard tells The Daily Item her 11-year-old stepdaughter, Mary, asked Shikellamy Middle School teacher Benjamin Attinger for help writing the letter to the former presidential candidate. She wrote the letter and Attinger addressed it Hiliar Rodham Clinton.
Her stepmom noticed the misspelling and in a voicemail the teacher said it was "kind of a joke."
The Reinard family met with the teacher and school officials on Tuesday.
Shannon Reinard says the teacher apologized to the student.
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Information from: The Daily Item, http://www.dailyitem.com
NFL players Marshawn Lynch and Michael Bennett sat in protest during the national anthem. Quarterback Colin Kaepernick faced controversy for a similar protest when he knelt during the anthem last season.
The Canadian Forces Snowbirds stopped to refuel at Kenora Airport before taking off again for home base at Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Tuesday afternoon, July 3. Team service technician Sgt. John Enright related that the 431 Air Demonstration Squadron members were on their way back home from performing in Ottawa during the Canada Day celebrations on July 1.
In Hancock County, the Port and Harbor Commission is planning a series of networking events to let job seekers and employers know about new initiatives meant to help grow the workforce.
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Joe Dippell, Vice Chairman of The Centurion Foundation dedicated to supporting law enforcement, recently hosted the leadership of the Aventura Police Dept. as well as Aventura City Manager Susan Grant and Gary Pyott, Chairman of the Aventura Marketing Council/Chamber of Commerce.
The Centurion Foundation is a major sponsor of the upcoming Awards Banquet for the Aventura Police Dept. to be held at Indian Creek Country Club. “It is our honor and pleasure to support the men and women—our first responders—who protect our communities” said Dippell.
EDISTO BEACH, S.C. (WCBD) — A small boat washed up near beach access 24 in Edisto Beach on Monday, June 12.
According to the Edisto Beach Police Department, the boat had a letter saying it was a 5th-grade class project from Summit-Questa Montessori School in Davie, Florida near Fort Lauderdale.
School officials say the boat was launched four years ago.
School project washes ashore on Edisto Beach View as list View as gallery Open Gallery Credit: Edisto Beach Police Credit: Edisto Beach Police Credit: Edisto Beach Police
On Thursday, June 15, the boat will be re-launched by a ship leaving the Charleston harbor.
We’re told the boat will be taken out to sea and launched so that it can begin its next adventure.
LaFrance deal with @sskroughriders is multi-year and pays him six figures per season say @cfl #cfl sources
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'The Walking Dead' star killed off
Spoiler alert: Sunday night's midseason finale of "The Walking Dead" killed off a major character. Rick Grimes' son Carl (Chandler Riggs) has been bitten by a zombie, leaving a big cliffhanger for the second half of season 8. Riggs says it was "devastating" to learn that the next episode of the zombie drama will be his last. "Leaving Walking Dead wasn't my decision," Riggs told THR. continued. "It was all story related. It made sense story-wise for it to happen for Rick and Michonne and all the other characters." Still, it's a surprise as Carl was one of the original cast members and is still alive in the comics. "TWD" returns February 25, 2018, on AMC.
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Bruno Mars shocked his sold-out Auburn Hills, MI audience on Saturday (August 12) when he announced he will donate $1 million from the show’s proceeds to provide aid to Flint water crisis victims.
Related: Bruno Mars Releases ‘Versace on the Floor’ Video Starring Zendaya
“I’m very thankful to the Michigan audience for joining me in supporting this cause,” Mars said. “Ongoing challenges remain years later for Flint residents, and it’s important that we don’t forget our brothers and sisters affected by this disaster. As people, especially as Americans, we need to stand together to make sure something like this never happens in any community ever again.”
The funds will benefit The Community Foundation of Greater Flint nonprofit.
A South Dakota lawmaker frustrated with what he views as inaction over a secretive polygamous sect's outpost in his district wants legislators to look into the compound, including why no South Dakota birth or death records have been filed from there over the last decade. Rep. Tim Goodwin is proposing lawmakers find out more about the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints' compound in the western part of the state, including what its population is, whether it has a home schooling program, and whether polygamy or sex trafficking are taking place there.
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As of yesterday, June 11, 2017, Battleship Texas is closed indefinitely due to a leak in the ship’s hull. This isn’t the first time the battleship has taken on water; because it is not dry docked, it suffers routine maintenance issues. From September to October of 2013, the ship sprung four leaks while it was undergoing a $17.5 million rehabilitation project. According to the Houston Chronicle, major leaks began in the summer of 2012.
This most recent issue comes nearly half a year after the ship was temporarily closed and reopened because it “began taking on more water than it has in the past.” This time around, officials said that the battleship will require nearly $18 million in repairs. A permanent fix to this problem would be dry docking this ship, but that would cost the Texas Department of Parks and Wildlife approximately $70 million.
Battleship Texas served in both world wars and was decommissioned in 1948. It was recently included in Glasstire’s Top Five Things to See in Houston.
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick Four-Midday' game
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the "Pick Four-Midday" game were:
6-2-3-8, Fireball: 2
(six, two, three, eight; Fireball: two)
EXCLUSIVE : Danai Gurira is starring in Avengers: Infinity War . No one is saying, but I'm speculating that she has brought to The Avengers sequel her Black Panther character Okoye, one of the ferocious female warriors who watch over the royal family of Chadwick Boseman's character in Black Panther .
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As much as 130 mm of rain fell in under 4 hours on 03 July in the town of Moena and surrounding areas in the province of Trentino, northern Italy.Authorities pre-emptively evacuated around 50 people from their homes in Moena and areas near San Pellegerino. Safe accommodation was provided in a local school.Roads were closed in 4 locations around Soraga, Moena and San Pellegerino.Trentino Civil Defense said that radar images showed that an area of 6 km radius around the town of Moena received about 130 mm of rain between 14:00 and 18:00 on 03 July, 2018. Other areas of the province also saw severe weather, including thunderstorms, lightning strikes and strong winds.
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Tamika Catchings is returning to Indiana — as director of player programs and franchise development.
The longtime WNBA star retired at the end of last season after a 16-year career that included 10 All-Star selections, one WNBA championship, one league MVP award and four Olympic gold medals.
Catchings will work with three different franchises — the Indiana Fever, who she played with, the Fort Wayne Mad Ants of the NBA’s D-League and the Indiana Pacers.
The 37-year-old Catchings will be asked to help build chemistry and continuity among players and recruit free agents for the Fever and Mad Ants and will assist with community outreach programs for all three franchises.
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — President Donald Trump is weighing in on Virginia's governor's race.
Trump attacked Democrat Ralph Northam on immigration issues in a tweet late Thursday, accusing Northam of "fighting" on behalf of violent MS-13 gang members. Trump urged Virginians to vote for Republican Ed Gillespie.
Gillespie — a consummate Washington insider — has sought to keep Trump at arm's length throughout the campaign while also trying to rally Trump supporters with hard-edged attacks on Northam over immigration.
Northam responded on Twitter he's been expecting Trump's attack and asked supporters for donations.
Virginia is just one of two states electing governors this year, a swing state contest viewed as a possible referendum on Trump's first year in office.
MS-13 has become a target of Trump in seeking support for a broader immigration crackdown.
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The recently constituted Mahanadi Water Disputes Tribunal has issued notice to Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra governments to nominate their representatives by August 6 for adjudication of the Mahanadi River Water Disputes. The notice issued under Rule 4 of the Inter-State River Water Disputes Rules, 1959, said if no nominations were received by the due date, the case may be decided in the absence of any representation of state governments.
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Adults and children gather for the Eno River New Year's Day Hike on Sunday at Eno River State Park in Durham. Kaitlin McKeown Kenley Alexander, 2, is hoisted over a log by her parents, Maire and Jason Alexander during the Eno River New Year's Day Hike on Sunday in Durham.
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Old Settlers’ Reunion Topic of Kiwanis/Senior Citizens’
Nancy Hay, President of the Cheyenne-Arapaho Old Settlers’ Association, spoke with the Cheyenne Kiwanis Club members and the Cheyenne Senior Citizens on Tuesday. The topic of discussion was the upcoming Cheyenne Old Settlers’ Reunion which will be held the week of April 17-22, 2017.
The Florida Department of Health has confirmed the first travel-related case of the tropical disease Zika this year in the Florida Keys.
This brings the total to 11 cases of travel-related Zika in the Keys. The Department of Health issued a press release Monday evening confirming the most recent case.
The latest travel-related Zika case involved a Key West pe...
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Conservative groups are suing the University of Minnesota, arguing that the school violated their free speech rights by moving a conservative speaker to its smaller St. Paul campus.
The lawsuit filed Tuesday asks a federal court to declare the groups' First Amendment rights were violated and seeks an unspecified amount of money.
Students for a Conservative Voice and the Young America's Foundation invited conservative speaker Ben Shapiro to speak in February.
They wanted to hold the event in a 1,000-seat hall on the main Minneapolis campus. But university officials cited safety concerns and moved the event to a 400-seat ballroom in St. Paul.
Police have arrested a third suspect after opponents to the Dakota Access pipeline hung a banner from the roof of the U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis during the Minnesota Vikings’ season finale against the Chicago Bears.
The 27-year-old woman is accused of obstructing legal process. Police haven’t released details of her role in the incident Sunday afternoon.
Two other people accused of sneaking onto a truss in the roof and rappelling down to unfurl the banner have been arrested for trespass. Formal charges are pending.
The game wasn’t interrupted, but eight rows of fans seated below the banner were cleared as a precaution.
The Dakota Access pipeline would carry oil from North Dakota to Illinois. Opponents fear it could harm the environment and American Indian artifacts. The pipeline developer disputes that.
Police have arrested a Utah woman believed to be the pajama-wearing robber in at least six bank robberies in the Salt Lake City area, including five in less than two hours on Saturday morning.
The Daily News reports that its editor and publisher Rick Parrish has resigned. Parent company Lee Enterprises has appointed retired publisher Bob Williams to the job. Parrish plans to stay in the area.
A key draw at Ciccio Restaurant in Yountville, in the Napa Valley, is this beautiful pizza oven that was handcrafted in Murano, Italy. A key draw at Ciccio Restaurant in Yountville, in the Napa Valley, is this beautiful pizza oven that was handcrafted in Murano, Italy.
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The Palestinian president has called the U.S. ambassador to Israel a “son of a dog,” in an angry rant against the Trump administration.
In a speech Monday, President Mahmoud Abbas pre-emptively rejected an expected White House peace proposal.
He criticized the U.S. recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, the American plan to move its embassy to the city and the cutting off of hundreds of millions of dollars in aid to the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees.
He also condemned Ambassador David Friedman’s close ties with the West Bank settler movement, describing him as a “son of a dog.”
“Some say wait for their plan,” Abbas said. “What shall we wait for? No, we will not wait, and we will not allow that.”
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The Bronx has a new fashionista to look out for — the "Style Monk."
Jerome Lamaar, known as the Style Monk, is taking the Bronx by storm with his style and new fashion pieces.
"The Bronx is my runway, and it's going to be a blazing one when I'm finished with it," Lamaar said.
PIX11's Kala Rama has more on Lamaar and his new store opening.
Visit 9J Gallotique at 42 Bruckner Blvd. (a short walk from the 3rd Avenue 138th street stop on the 6 train)
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A Petaluma woman suffered major injuries in a crash that shut down Lakeville Highway for three hours late Thursday morning, police reported.
Dorothy De Mare, 70, was trying to make a left turn onto the highway from Pine View Way when her Nissan Sentra rolled out in front of a Ford Escape heading east, the Petaluma Police Department said. The SUV was traveling the 45-mph speed limit but didn’t have time to stop, striking the driver’s side of the Nissan, which continued moving forward until coming to a stop in a field just east of the highway, police said.
Petaluma firefighters extricated De Mare, who was trapped in the car. She was taken to Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital with major injuries, according to police. The Escape driver, Terry McCoy, 69, of Camino, was treated at Petaluma Valley Hospital for minor injuries, officers said.
The 10:15 a.m. crash remains under investigation. Police asked witnesses to call Petaluma Traffic Officer Matt Frick at 707-776-3720.
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DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - A Decatur man charged with killing an Effingham man is underway.
26-year-old Keirsean Bond's trial started Monday. He pleaded not guilty in the shooting death of Todd Feldkamp.
Feldkamp's body was found behind a house in the 1600 block of North Edward St. on Nov. 18.
Another man traveling with Feldkamp was shot, but survived.
Police said Bond was not the gunman, but took part in the crime.
Officers said Feldkamp came to Decatur thinking he could sell a large amount of marijuana.
Prosecutors said Bond met the wounded victim in prison and set up the drug deal that brought Feldkamp to Decatur.
Feb 14 Bioanalytical Systems Inc
* BASI reports first quarter results
* Q1 earnings per share $0.00
* Q1 revenue rose 26 percent to $6.174 million
* Bioanalytical Systems - board has directed management to seek alternatives to enable co to repay indebtedness to Huntington Bank in full
* Bioanalytical Systems - continues to explore initiatives to address credit issues, including but not limited to, potential disposition of certain assets
* Bioanalytical Systems Inc - company continues to explore initiatives such as possible sale and leaseback of building in West Lafayette, Indiana
* Bioanalytical Systems Inc - management has been, and continues to be actively engaged in more effectively controlling operating costs
* Bioanalytical Systems Inc - board of directors continues to weigh options for replacing chief executive officer Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
DOVER, Del. (AP) — Lawmakers are eyeing a proposal to make Delaware’s official state song gender neutral.
A bill to be considered by a House committee on Wednesday removes the phrase “Here’s the loyal son that pledges Faith to good old Delaware” and replaces it with “Hear the loyal pledge we offer to the first state Delaware.”
The song would still refer, however, to “cheeks of merry maidens.”
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More than two months after the strange build to Rusev’s casket match loss to the Undertaker at the Greatest Royal Rumble, we finally have the complete story behind exactly what went down.
Rusev was announced for the match, then he was pulled in favor of Chris Jericho, and eventually ended up back in the match.
Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer noted the Prince of Saudi Arabia requested Rusev for the big match once Jericho was named as his replacement, but there wasn’t ever any mention of why Rusev was pulled in the first place. That was until Rusev discussed the situation on a recent episode of WWE’s Ride Along, where Rusev and Aiden English reminisced about what went down.
TUCSON, Ariz. — Two men were killed and one woman was injured in a shooting at an Arizona restaurant inside a mall Friday night, the Pima County Sheriff's Department said.
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An altercation at the Firebirds Wood Fired Grill restaurant at the La Encantada Mall in north Tucson led to the shooting, KGUN reported. It took place at 7:30 p.m., sheriff spokesman Cody Gress said in a news conference.
The shooting was contained to the restaurant, CNN reported. The shooting was not random, and all 3 people knew each other, KVOA reported. One handgun was used. Deputies did not make any arrests, and they are not looking for any suspects, according to Gress.
"All three individuals were known to each other, but the specifics of the relationship are unknown," Gress said.
One handgun was used during the shooting, KGUN reported. It is unknown how many shots were fired during the shooting.
Feb 14 Tata Motors Ltd:
* Says Dec quarter consol net profit 1.12 billion rupees
* Says Dec quarter consol total income from operations 685.41 billion rupees
* Consensus forecast for Dec quarter consol net profit was 22.48 billion rupees
* Consol net profit in Dec quarter last year was 29.53 billion rupees as per Ind-AS; consol total income from operations was 716.17 billion rupees
* Says qtrly operating margin for JLR is 9.3 percent Source text: bit.ly/2kO74Bw Further company coverage:
We do seem to do well in White when we start a new era.
Also, psychologically for the players I think a shirt that’s as different from last year as it can be. Just to draw an absolute line under that disaster and mark our new era.
Home Indiana Evansville A Man is Arrested After Local Tips Lead to Illegal Firearms January 1st, 2017 Bri Williams Evansville, Indiana Pinterest
Tips to local authorities leads to a firearms arrest in Evansville.
Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Deputies and Evansville Police responded to a traffic stop near the Lloyd Expressway and Vann Avenue Saturday.
Authorities say they received information of a man illegally selling guns on Evansville’s West side. That information led them to the car being described and pulled over.
Upon searching the vehicle, deputies found firearms and arrested 32-year old Kevin Martin.
Martin is booked on charges of theft totaling more than $50 thousand dollars as well as carrying a handgun with a prior conviction. He is being held on a $40 thousand dollar bond.
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OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Right-hander Kendall Graveman has been placed on the 10-day disabled list by the Oakland Athletics with a strained right shoulder.
Graveman started opening day in place of the injured Sonny Gray and began the season 2-0 with a 2.00 ERA in his first three starts. But he exited after just five innings and 74 pitches Friday against Houston, and manager Bob Melvin said afterward the pitcher couldn’t get loose. Both Melvin and Graveman expected he would make his next start.
Instead, it’s yet another key player down for the injury-plagued A’s.
Oakland recalled catcher Bruce Maxwell from Triple-A Nashville on Monday to take Graveman’s roster spot.
The A’s were set to begin a series at home with Texas on Monday night after the series finale against the Astros was rained out Sunday.
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WWE has NXT farewells video clips of Shinsuke Nakamura, Tye Dillinger and The Revival all giving peeches at NXT live events this past weekend.
Nakamura and Dillinger will now be part of Smackdown Live going forward, while The Revival will be part of the RAW tag team division.
"Be happy for all four of us because we're on national TV… but more importantly, be happy for the FUTURE of professional wrestling!" pic.twitter.com/55ECY1HX7H — WWE (@WWE) April 17, 2017
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Jose Mourinho snapped out and about in Manchester
Mourinho watched his side run riot over West Ham at Old Trafford yesterday.
A Romelu Lukaku double plus goals from Paul Pogba and Anthony Martial ensured a convincing 4-0 win over the Hammers.
Manchester United are top of the Premier League table after their opening fixture.
And manager Mourinho looked relaxed as he was spotted out and about in Manchester after his side secured the perfect start to the new season.
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Los Alamitos High Football hosted the Orlando Scandrick-Jeron Johnson seven-on-seven tournament on May 13. No tackling, blocking or contact was allowed in the pre-season event. St. John Bosco, Mater Dei, Corona Centennial, Narbonne, Oaks Christian, Los Alamitos, Upland, La Habra, Arcadia, Morningside, Gardena Serra, Downey, Cathedral, San Pedro, Lakewood and Dorsey were some of the schools entered. Photos by Dave Peeters. Visit www.davepeetersphoto.com for more photos.
These photos appeared in the May 24, 2017 print edition of the News Enterprise.
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DEVON, Pa. (AP) — A horse has broken free at a Pennsylvania horse show, sending people running for cover as it galloped toward the stables.
WPVI-TV reports the horse got loose and jumped over a fence at the Devon Horse Show Tuesday night. Cellphone video shows the horse making a run for it as onlookers scream in the stands.
The horse was caught in the stable area. It suffered minor scrapes.
Officials say the rider was able to dismount from the carriage before the horse ran away. The rider was uninjured.
The horse show is expected to continue through the week as planned.
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Friday, February 2nd was a sad day for the music industry as the former lead singer of The Temptations, Dennis Edwards passed away. The original Temptation, Otis Williams spoke to Donne Simpson and Tony Perkins about the history of Edwards time with the Temps and more.
On Feb. 3rd, Edwards would have turned 75 years-old.
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Two dozen photos from Bronson’s annual 4th of July celebration have been posted in our photo gallery.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — In a surprising revelation, the Department of Veterans Affairs says a program that offers veterans private-sector health care will run out of money much sooner than expected.
It is holding back on some services that lawmakers worry could cause delays in medical treatment.
VA Secretary David Shulkin made the disclosure Wednesday at a Senate hearing.
He cites a shortfall of more than $1 billion due to increased demand from veterans for federally paid medical care outside the VA. The VA had previously assured Congress that funding for the Choice program would last until early next year, but now says it will be depleted by mid-August.
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In today’s episode of Uzalo, The residents of KwaMashu learn to be careful of what they wish for.
Mumsy realizes that Mastermind’s support with her pregnancy comes with a condition she is not happy with.
MaNgcobo’s task with finding MaMlambo a companion is not successful because MaMlambo already has her own companion, one that MaMlambo has to keep from her. Fikile’s wish for a rich boyfriend starts to backfire on her too.
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The happenings around the Xulu family from KwaMashu have kept South Africans glued to their TV screens every weekday at 20:30 for the past three years since the show’s premiere in February 2015.
April 2 Tesla Inc:
* Tesla Q1 2017 vehicle production and deliveries
* delivered just over 25,000 vehicles in Q1, of which approx 13,450 were model s and approx 11,550 were model X
* in addition to Q1 deliveries, about 4,650 vehicles were in transit to customers at end of quarter
* Q1 production totaled 25,418 vehicles Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Stockbyte/Thinkstock(WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump is expanding his legal team and is adding veteran DC attorney Joe diGenova.
A source with direct knowledge tells ABC News the plan is for diGenova to join the president’s legal team, which includes John Dowd and Jay Sekulow; Ty Cobb remains the in-house White House lawyer handling issues related to the presidency.
“Former US Attorney for the District of Columbia Joe diGenova will be joining our legal team later this week. I have worked with Joe for many years and have full confidence that he will be a great asset in our representation of the President, “ Jay Sekulow counsel to the president told ABC News in a statement confirming the hiring.
DiGenova declined to comment when reached by ABC.
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LONDON — Europe’s major markets were uneven in mid-morning trading on Friday, while retail and luxury stocks were mostly down.The FTSE MIB in Milan fell 0.8 percent to 22,380.71, followed by the CAC 40 in Paris, 0.2 percent to 5,370.67. The FTSE 100 in London and the DAX in Frankfurt were both up 0.1 percent to 7,517.20 and to 12,976.13 respectively.The euro traded at $1.17, while the pound fetched $1.32, and the Swiss franc equaled $1.02 at 11:40 a.m. CET.Retail and luxury stocks were mostly down. The few stocks that gained ground included Debenhams, 1.6 percent to 0.47 pounds and Mulberry Group, 0.6 percent to 10.75 pounds.Among the morning’s biggest fallers were Brunello Cucinelli, 2.3 percent to 26.35 euros; Geox, 2.5 percent to 3.47 euros; Safilo Group, 1.5 percent to 5.57 euros; Koovs.com, 1.9 percent to 0.26 pounds, and The Swatch Group, 1.6 percent to 76.45 Swiss francs.
My father is LaVar Ball. Not literally, but in that he's a proud and outspoken black father.
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Steven Weintraub of Collider.com, Perri Nemiroff and John Rocha sit down to bring you their spoiler-filled review of Denis Villeneuve‘s highly anticipated sci-fi sequel Blade Runner 2049. Ryan Gosling stars in the film as LAPD detective K, with Harrison Ford reprising his role as Rick Deckard. K makes a major discovery that threatens to change everything, and sets out on a path towards finding Rick Deckard, who’s been missing for 30 years. Joining them are newcomers to the franchise Robin Wright, Jared Leto, Ana de Armas and Sylvia Hoeks.
The crew goes in-depth on their thoughts about the twists and turns of the Blade Runner 2049 story, the new characters, returning characters and the significance of the bombshell reveals in the film. They also offer their opinions about the ending of the movie and if this means we’ll be getting another installment in the Blade Runner franchise or not. Let us know what you thought of the movie and our review in the comments below.
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TOKYO, March 31 Japan's industrial output rose 2.0 percent in February from the previous month for the fastest pace of increase in eight months, government data showed on Friday, in a sign that final demand is picking up.
That was more than the median estimate for a 1.2 percent rise and followed a revised 0.4 percent decline in January, data from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) showed.
Manufacturers surveyed by the ministry expect output to fall 2.0 percent in March and rise 8.3 percent in April, the data showed.
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A man accused of raping a teenage girl in the bushes near Coega failed to appear in the Port Elizabeth High Court for judgment.
Nceba Mdingi, 38, of Motherwell, previously admitted to having sex with the then 15-year-old in exchange for R150.
Last week, he admitted to throttling the girl and head-butting her after she allegedly took his cellphone when he said he did not have the money.
March 29 SHOKO Co Ltd :
* Says it has received the approval to extend the deadline of submitting the annual report for fiscal year ended Dec. 31, 2016 to May 1, instead of March 31
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ODINSA inaugurated (07-Dec-2017) the expansion of Bogota El Dorado International Airport's terminal. The project cost more than COP420 billion (USD140 million) and includes six additional aerobridges, three VIP lounges and over 25,000sqm of commercial areas. The airport's commercial offer includes Dufry Duty Free's Hudson, Tech on the go, The Market Place, Gaira Café, Attenza Duty Free, Archie's, la Plaza de Andrés, Wing Paris Croissant, Papa Johns, Inkanta, Montblanc and Dufry Duty Paid. The airport totals 1000ha, with six VIP lounges, 90 aerobridges, capacity to handle 8200 bags per hour, over 700,000 tonnes of cargo p/a and 43 million passengers p/a. [more - original PR - Spanish]
John Jaso had been hitting well as of late. So had Andrew McCutchen . They both delivered once again on Tuesday night, with both crushing two-run homers late to propel the Pirates to a 5-2 victory over the Rockies at PNC Park.
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OAKLAND PARK, FLA. (WSVN) - A woman watching a 2-year-old child was stabbed, deputies said, by the boy’s father in Oakland Park.
According to the Broward Sheriff’s Office, the woman was stabbed near 4050 N.E. 1st Ave. Deputies said they believe the boy’s father stabbed the woman and then took his child.
Officials also believe this may be a part of a domestic dispute.
The woman has since been transported to a nearby hospital.
BSO deputies remain on the scene and have set up a perimeter.
Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.
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A popular market is to close on Christmas Eve.
It has been confirmed today (Monday) that the organiser of the market will not renew the lease with the owners of Langney Shopping Centre and the final day will be on Sunday December 24.
The popular market has been running on Tuesdays, Saturdays and Bank Holidays for more than 20 years.
The market was due to move because of the refurbishment of the centre.
A spokesperson at Langney Shopping Centre said efforts were being made to speak to the organiser of the market to look at other options.
“We at Langney Shopping Centre are very disappointed this decision has been made by the people who organise the market,” said the spokesperson.
When regular people learn to box for a cause, they also learn how to handle the punches life throws their way.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Sabina Gold & Silver Corp:
* SABINA GOLD & SILVER ANNOUNCES COMMENCEMENT OF THE REVIEW OF ITS WATER LICENSE APPLICATIONS FOR THE BACK RIVER PROJECT
* SABINA GOLD & SILVER CORP - ANTICIPATES APPROVAL OF TYPE A WATER LICENSE IN Q4, 2018.
* SABINA GOLD & SILVER SAYS ANTICIPATES APPROVAL OF TYPE B WATER LICENSE IN LATE Q1, 2018. Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Who's as much of a fan of Selena Gomez as Justin Bieber? His mom.
Pattie Mallette had nothing but praise for the 25-year-old pop star, who appeared to have rekindled her romance with her 23-year-old son a few weeks ago. They have not commented on their reunion and have yet to attend a celebrity event together since their reconciliation.
"I don't know so much about their personal relationship because he doesn't share a whole lot, but I love her," Pattie told People on Saturday at the Justice Speaks Holiday Benefit Luncheon, where she was the keynote speaker. "I support anything [he does]. If he loves her, I love her, and I've met her and we have a special bond so I think she's precious."
"I can't really speak on their relationship, that's between them," she added.
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VANCOUVER — A campaign for one of the candidates to lead the B.C. Liberal party says it knew about issues with more than 1,000 membership applications two weeks earlier than it previously disclosed.
A statement issued by Todd Stone's campaign Saturday says it was alerted on Jan. 12 to concerns with email addresses on nearly 1,400 membership applications and was told those applications would not be accepted.
On Friday, a spokesman for the campaign said the issue came to light on Jan. 26 and it had to do with missing email addresses on applications of people whose first language is not English.
The campaign now says it acknowledged responsibility for the creation of the email addresses in question on Jan. 12, but continued to try and have the applications approved.
The statement says Stone's campaign was advised of "additional concerns" about the email accounts on Jan. 26, and officially withdrew a request to have the applications approved on Jan. 28.
A car plowed into a crowd of peaceful counter-protesters at a white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, on Aug. 12, 2017, killing at least one person and wounding dozens others. Earlier, hundreds of white nationalists and counter-protesters chanted, threw punches, hurled water bottles and unleashed chemical sprays on each other. Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe declared a state of emergency. The rally had been planned to protest Charlottesville's decision to remove a statue of Confederate General Robert E. Lee from a downtown park. One night earlier, fights broke out when hundreds of white nationalists marched through the University of Virginia campus carrying torches.
A white nationalist rally turned violent in Charlottesville, Virginia on Aug. 12.
Jackson (groin) will be held out of Friday's preseason game against the Hawks, Keith Langlois of Pistons.com reports.
Jackson will miss a second straight contest as he continues to work back from a groin injury, which he sustained at Tuesday's practice. The point guard was able to make it through a full practice Thursday, but Detroit will exercise caution with Jackson, who was limited for much of last season with nagging tendinitis in his knee. With Jackson ruled out, expect Ish Smith to get the starting nod at point guard.
The left’s message of violence has finally taken hold with the shooting of Congressman Scalis, congressional aids and security at a baseball field. The Media is blaming guns and Trump even though the shooter was an avid Bernie supporter.
Sixteen-year-old Grace Schlotthauer’s wave of nervousness calmed the moment she stepped onto stage and the music began.
Wearing a purple leotard wrapped in a thin black skirt, she blended modern dance movements with more traditional ballet for the crowd.
“You have two minutes to show off months of hard work,” she said after finishing her solo performance. “I love the rush it gives you and being able to perform really well.”
Schlotthauer performed two routines with the East County-based School of Russian Ballet Feb. 3 as part of Lakewood Ranch’s 11th annual Grand Ovation.
The celebration of arts at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch featured live dance, theater and opera performances, as well as art demonstrations. Attendees also could visit booths from local arts organizations such as the Sarasota Opera, The Players Centre for Performing Arts and the Sarasota Ballet.
Tara Westover grew up as a Mormon survivalist in rural Idaho. She didn’t go to school. She didn’t even have a birth certificate. When she and other family members got sick or injured, Tara’s mother treated them. Tara left home when she was 17 to go to Brigham Young University, then went on to Harvard and Cambridge. Her studies gave her a much wider understanding of the world. However, in leaving her family behind, she also lost something precious.
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Dungannon Police have warned of phone scammers targeting the area, following a number of such calls on Thursday.
The callers claim money is owed and ask for personal details. Police are investigating the sources of the calls but would ask the public hang up on these callers, do not get into any conversation. They stressed they are scam calls.
Photo: Contributed An Okanagan man is angry at Bell Canada for selling his son a phone without proper consent.
An Okanagan man says he’s furious at Bell Canada after the company sold his underage son a phone and contract extension, without parental consent.
TJ Lynch has a family plan with Bell, and late last month a representative called his son and sold him a new iPhone 7 Plus, without going through Lynch, the account holder.
For Bell's explanation of what happened, and how the CRTC's wireless code of conduct fits into it all, read the full story on Castanet's sister business news website, Okanagan Edge.
One person is dead after a head-on crash on Highway 17 Monday morning east of the turnoff to Espanola.
Ontario Provincial Police said officers and emergency services were sent out at about 4:40 a.m. to the crash site east of McKerrow in Baldwin Township.
In a release, OPP said an eastbound passenger vehicle collided head-on with a westbound transport truck. The driver of the passenger vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene.
The investigation into the crash continues.
The highway was closed for several hours, but OPP say it has since re-opened.
Check here for updates on the status of the highway.
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RICHMOND, Va. - Beth Murphy, Campus Director for Bryant & Stratton College, stopped by the Virginia This Morning studio to share the details behind the diverse programs offered and the upcoming spring semester.
Spring 2018 classes start Wednesday, May 2. Enrolling through May 11.
A shortage of Transportation Security Administration agents means slow times in line at Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport.
Melinda Crawford, the airport’s executive director, says she recognizes the problem of long wait times in security checkpoints, and employees are working with the TSA to improve the problem. According to the TSA, there's an immediate plan to temporarily increase staffing at checkpoints and a long-term plan to hire additional permanent employees.
Crawford is also encouraging passengers to check out the TSA website for information about the screening process because there have been recent changes to screening procedures.
Plan to arrive early if you're flying out of CHO soon, especially if your flight is in the morning when the airport tends to be more packed.
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LONDON, April 5 British Prime Minister Theresa May has suggested that the free movement of people between Britain and the European Union could be extended during an implementation phase after Britain leaves the bloc, the BBC reported on Wednesday.
The broadcaster said May had told reporters during a visit to Saudi Arabia that the implementation phase would give businesses and governments a "period of time" to adjust to any new restrictions agreed as part of a Brexit deal.
Citing the same conversation with reporters, the Financial Times reported that May had suggested that Britain would not finalise a new trade deal with the EU until after Brexit is complete in 2019. (Reporting by Estelle Shirbon; editing by Guy Faulconbridge)
CALGARY, Alberta, April 6 ConocoPhillips has cut output from its Surmont oil sands project by about 40 percent because of shortages of synthetic crude in northern Alberta following a fire and shutdown at the Syncrude plant, two market sources said on Thursday.
Surmont's full production capacity is 140,000 barrels per day and the project is a joint venture with Total E&P Canada . (Reporting by Nia Williams and Catherine Ngai; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
RIP-OFF: Ed Sheeran has ticket touts on the run
The singer’s team has cancelled thousands of tickets bought by fans on secondary selling site Viagogo at vastly marked-up prices.
When they arrive at gigs the tickets are stamped invalid by staff, meaning buyers are eligible for full refunds from the site.
They are then offered tickets to the gig at the official prices.
With some fans paying up to £1,000 on the secondary market to see Ed live, Viagogo and touts are getting a bloody nose.
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Minnesota Cider Week 2018 culminates with the Minnesota Craft Cider Fest, a four-hour celebration of all things cider at Como Lakeside Pavilion. Featuring more than 100 ciders from all around Minnesota, America, and the entire world, the Minnesota Craft Cider Fest is the only festival in the state devoted entirely to sweet, non-beer alcohol. Designated drivers get special $5 tickets and unlimited kombucha and soda.
Book sale at Menlo Park Library on March 24 & 25
The Friends of the Menlo Park Library will host a two day book sale on March 24th and 25th. The event takes place from 10:00 to 2:00 on Saturday and from noon to 2:00 on Sunday. Great books for the entire family will be available, so come early and stock up!
We have thousands of books to sell. Art and collectible, biography, children’s, cooking, history, fiction, mystery, psychology and religion books will be featured. Other categories will be available too, along with DVDS, music CDs, games and puzzles. The sale will be held in the downstairs meeting room and outside in-front of the library.
Prices start at $1 and on Sunday buy a bag and fill it for $5.00!
The proceeds from this sale supports library programs, events and materials at both the Main Library and Belle Haven Branch.
A 28-year-old Cornwall man was arrested and charged after an armed robbery in Charlottetown, according to police Sgt. David Pound.
At roughly 8:50 p.m. Friday evening, Charlottetown police responded to an armed robbery at an apartment downtown.
The victim told police that a man had entered his apartment demanding money and had a weapon which later "turned out to be a BB- or pellet-type handgun," Pound said.
Charlottetown police, RCMP K-9 unit find man shortly after
The man fled the apartment with the victim's wallet, Pound added, and the victim sustained minor injuries from being physically hit.
The victim was treated at the hospital and has since been released.
With the help of the RCMP K-9 unit, Charlottetown police found the man within 30 minutes or so, Pound said.
The man was arrested and charged and will appear in court this week.
President Donald Trump is facing pressure from both sides of the aisle for him to explicitly condemn white supremacists and hate groups involved in deadly, race-fueled clashes in Charlottesville, Virginia.
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WACO (WBAP/KLIF News) The first trial over the Waco biker shootout will happen nearly two years after the incident. More than 150 people are accused in the shooting and set to stand trial. Nine people died and nearly two dozen others were hurt in the May 2015 shootout at a Twin Peaks restaurant. The fight happened during a meeting between two rival biker clubs: the Banditos and the Cossacks. The first trial is set for 7 bikers on April 17th with more to follow in June, according to the Dallas Morning News. The district attorney’s office stands behind officers’ use of force that day because testimony shows some bikers opened fire on police.
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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Lawsuits filed over a medical helicopter crash that killed four in North Carolina are alleging negligence and pointing to a warning issued by federal aviation safety officials.
The two lawsuits were filed Monday in Durham County, the destination of the Duke Life Flight helicopter carrying patient Mary Bartlett from an Elizabeth City hospital. The crash 12 minutes after takeoff killed Bartlett, nurse Kris Harrison, another nurse and the pilot. The families of Barlett and Harrison sued.
The lawsuits point to a Federal Aviation Administration bulletin last month that the crash may be the second this year for that type of helicopter.
A National Transportation Safety Board preliminary report days after the Sept. 8 crash said witnesses saw dark smoke streaming from the helicopter before it crashed in a field.
On a rugged bluff above the ocean, this remarkable home provides panoramic views of Broad Cove and the Atlantic Ocean. The house resonates the pleasures of living at the seashore. Well-designed for multi-generational living with five bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms, there are large, comfortable gathering spaces for casual entertaining, coupled with cozy, intimate areas for quiet enjoyment. The home curves around patio, pool and gardens to create privacy and sanctuary. Nearly two acres include beautifully manicured grounds, lighted gunite heated swimming pool, tennis court, wrap-around decking, and an observation deck.
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Well done: The GOP slashed the mortgage interest deduction and it wasn’t as ruinous as Jordan Weissmann feared. In coming years, he argues, Democrats should kill it altogether.
Killing us: Both blue- and white-collar work is arranged in ways that are dangerous to our bodies, Jeffrey Pfeffer tells Brigid Schulte. “Many of these workplace practices, like work-family conflict and long work hours, are as harmful to health as secondhand smoke, a known and regulated carcinogen,” Pfeffer argues.
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Farmers who cultivate rice fields between Palmyra and Borlam villages, the area which is popularly called the ‘Number 19 Stretch,’ at East Coast Berbice, say their crops are in jeopardy due to the disruption of their water supply.
The farmers, who say they will each suffer millions in losses, told Stabroek News that a GuySuCo pump used to channel water into their fields has been shut off.
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If you’re willing to permanently alter your flesh with the colors and logos of the L.A. Chargers, the L.A. Chargers are willing to pay for it. For a 12-hour window on Tuesday.
Via Sam Farmer of the Los Angeles Times, the Chargers will pay for anyone who chooses one of various available Chargers tattoos (hopefully not the initial L.A. logo) at the Shamrock Social Club in West Hollywood, from 1:00 p.m. PT to 1:00 a.m. PT.
It’s the latest front in the “Fight for L.A.,” which the Chargers intend on the surface to mean “fight on behalf of L.A.” but that in reality is a battle with the Rams (and Raiders) for the hearts, minds, wallets, and (for 12 hours on Tuesday) bodily real estate of Angelinos.
The effort comes two days after, via the Orange County Register, the Chargers drew only 21,054 fans to their temporary home in Carson, which holds 27,000. As noted by the Register, plenty of Seahawks fans were in attendance.
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RED OAK – Prior to the varsity football game on Friday, Sept. 29, the Red Oak High School Hawkettes performed with the Hawkette Experience Campers that attended a camp the previous weekend.
Not only did they get to perform a dance routine with the Hawkettes, they also got stand with them in the victory line when the players ran out of the tunnel and onto the field.
The K-8th graders were all smiles and had a great time they will not soon forget.
Besides the Hawkette Experience, the Hawkettes performed a halftime dance routine with their fathers.
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A Naomi Lakritz column arguing Calgary should ban firepits has been lighting up our social media pages today.
Lakritz writes: In Calgary’s cheek-by-jowl urban neighbourhoods, firepits are a public health hazard. People with respiratory illnesses have as much right to enjoy the brief summers here as anyone else. Surely, city councillors should treat this issue with the same degree of zeal as they do cigarette smoke and marijuana.
The City of Calgary allows firepits when a fire ban is not in effect, if they meet the city’s bylaw standards.
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Number of NPOs falls slightly in 2015
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A total of 62,200 non-profit organisations were operating in Hungary in 2015, around 1,700 less than in 2014, data compiled by the Central Statistics Office (KSH) shows, according to Hungarian news agency MTI.
Some 21,000 NPOs operated as foundations and 41,000 as non-profit joint ventures.
In 2015 NPOs had a combined revenue of HUF 1,543bn, 4.9% more compared to 2014 calculating both with real and current prices.
The share of organisations achieving less than HUF 500,000 annual revenue was down at 39% from 41%.
Around one-third of all revenues came from governmental sources or municipalities last year, up by 4.2 percentage points compared to 2014.
In 2015 there were 101,000 full-time employees working in the NPO sector and 41,000 part-time workers. The total number of employees was down by 6.9% compared to 2014.
According to estimates, there were 413,000 volunteers supplementing the work of full and part-time employees in 2015.
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MAHONING COUNTY, Ohio (WYTV) – Saint Patrick’s Day made for a busy couple days for local police.
In Mahoning County, where there were a sobriety checkpoint and saturation patrols, more than a dozen people were arrested.
The Mahoning County OVI Task Force made the following arrests at a checkpoint on Market Street and Hillman on St. Patrick’s Day.
One OVI arrest
Four charged with driving under suspension
One arrest for a felony drug trafficking charge
Two charged with drug abuse
Two charged with not having an operator’s license
One charged with improper child restraint
One person arrested on a warrant
In addition, one suspect left the checkpoint, and a drug trafficking warrant was issued for his arrest.
A total of 528 vehicles passed through the checkpoint, with 15 vehicles stopped for further investigation.
The Canfield post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol arrested 14 people on OVI charges over the weekend.
State troopers in Warren recorded five OVI arrests, and in Lisbon, there were three people arrested.
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Couple sought in western Wisconsin shooting
MENOMONIE, Wis. (AP) — Authorities are looking for two people suspected in a shooting in northwestern Wisconsin.
The Dunn County Sheriff's Office says they are looking for a 34-year-old Red Wing, Minnesota man and a 36-year-old Ellsworth woman who should be considered armed and dangerous.
The two are wanted in the shooting of a man late Sunday night in the Town of Tainter. The victim survived the shooting and was taken to an Eau Claire hospital. The 48-year-old man from rural Colfax suffered a gunshot wound to the leg.
Authorities haven't provided any motive for the shooting but say the victim and the suspects knew each other.
A maroon Jeep that was one of the vehicles reported to have left the shooting was recovered near Boyceville Tuesday. The Jeep was reported stolen in Hudson.
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By a margin of more than 2-1, the 18,000 member Modern Language Association voted on Wednesday night to approve a resolution "which calls on the MLA to 'refrain from endorsing the boycott' of Israeli academic institutions promoted by the Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel."
Minister of Strategic Affairs Gilad Erdan, who heads Israel's efforts against the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement, praised the members of the MLA Council, saying, "This is a defeat for the boycott organizations and their ongoing efforts to boycott Israel. The boycott organizations are putting great pressure on universities and the decision tonight represents an important victory and a clear message against boycotts."
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SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Joseph Kilgore scored nine of his 11 points in the second half as Texas A&M-Corpus Christi got off to a slow start before rallying in the second period for a 56-51 win over Incarnate Word on Saturday afternoon for its fourth straight victory.
Trailing 32-24 at the break, the Islanders tracked Incarnate Word until Kareem South, who finished with 11 points and nine rebounds, hit a jumper for a 45-44 lead with 7:06 remaining. It was their first lead since midway of the first half. Sean Rhea made four free throws and Myles Smith added one in the final 34 seconds to seal the win.
Kilgore now has 1,001 points in his career.
A&M-CC (8-12, 5-5) had lost six of its last seven games before winning four straight in Southland Conference play.
Incarnate Word (5-15, 0-10), which has lost 12 in a row, was led by Shawn Johnson and Charles Brown III with 14 points apiece.
CLEVELAND (AP) — A man who has spent 23 years in an Ohio prison for his girlfriend’s slaying but maintains his innocence could be released soon after the new county prosecutor in Cleveland asked a court to vacate his conviction.
Cuyahoga (ky-uh-HOH’-guh) County prosecutors asked that 59-year-old Evin King be granted bail while they further investigate. Prosecutors say advances in DNA testing and understanding forensic evidence have called into question the theory of the crime that prosecutors presented at King’s trial in 1995.
Cleveland.com (http://bit.ly/2pNNwwH ) reports King learned about the development in a phone call from the Ohio Innocence Project, which has represented him in appeals. In video of the call, King says he knew such a day would come eventually.
His girlfriend, Crystal Hudson, was strangled and found in her closet in 1994.
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Information from: cleveland.com, http://www.cleveland.com
Kilkenny has been included on a brand new weather warning issued by Met Éireann.
The Status Yellow High-Temperature warning was issued on Tuesday and covers Carlow, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Offaly, Offaly, Westmeath, Meath, Galway, Leitrim, Roscommon, Clare, Limerick and Tipperary.
High Temperature Warning Issued
Status: Yellow
Location: Carlow, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Longford, Offaly, Westmeath, Meath, Galway, Leitrim, Roscommon, Clare, Limerick and Tipperary
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— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) July 3, 2018
Highest temperatures on Wednesday in these counties are expected to reach 27 or 28 degrees. The temperatures will stay up around the mid-20s for the rest of the week and into the weekend.
The new warning is valid from Wednesday, July 4 at 2pm until 7pm on Wednesday evening.
Indications suggest that the warm spell will continue into next week.
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) - A $63 million enhancement to Georgia’s Sanford Stadium that will provide a new locker room has been approved by the athletic association’s board of directors.
The project also includes a new video board, a plaza for fans to use on game days and a room to host recruits. The project approved at the board’s quarterly meeting on Tuesday is expected to be completed in time for the 2018 season.
Georgia’s current locker room is at the east end of the stadium. The new locker room will be almost twice as large and will be built on the west end of the stadium.
The video board also will be significantly larger than the one now in place.
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Fed raises rates, unveils cuts to bond holdings in sign of confidence
WASHINGTON The Federal Reserve raised interest rates on Wednesday for the second time in three months, citing continued U.S. economic growth and job market strength, and announced it would begin cutting its holdings of bonds and other securities this year.
Bolivian cardinal-elect denies having secret wife, children
Photo: Juan Karita, AP Bolivia's newly named Cardinal, Monsignor Toribio Ticona Porco,...
LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — A retired Bolivian bishop tapped by Pope Francis to be a cardinal is furiously denying suggestions that he has a wife and children and is threatening legal action.
Toribio Ticona said Wednesday that he "has nothing to do" with the alleged actions and said he would bring a legal complaint if the claims continue.
Francis named the 81-year-old cardinal last week. Ticona says the accusations were disproven after they first emerged in 2011 and have "resurfaced as slander in an attempt to attack" the pope by "sectors that are hostile" to the pontiff.
The accusations recently appeared in the Catholic blog "Adelanto en la Fe" — "Forward in the Faith." It cites a 2011 complaint to local Catholic authorities that says Ticona had a family in a rural town.
Thursday, May 24, 2018
Free and open to the public
To Be Seen and Heard brings attention to five often under-recognized Wisconsin artists: Prophet William J. Blackmon, Josephus Farmer, Simon Sparrow, Albert Zahn and Eugene Von Bruenchenhein. These artists, who were preachers, environment builders and multi-media experimenters, created works not in isolation, but “to be seen and heard." Join the curators of the exhibition, Matt Arient and Tim Bruce, for a discussion about the themes and messages that bring this diverse set of artists together.
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A Ford Heights man has been accused of shooting at a Cook County sheriff's officer who was responding to a domestic incident on Sunday, authorities said.
Deandre Barnes, 22, was charged with attempted murder and is scheduled to appear in bond court Monday in Markham, according to a news release from the sheriff's office.
Police said the officer was responding to a call about 1 p.m. in the 1400 block of Diplomat Lane in Ford Heights when "multiple rounds" were fired at him near the entrance of the residence.
The officer did not return fire and was not injured, but he was taken to a hospital for evaluation, police said.
Barnes, who lives at the location, surrendered to police after officers made multiple commands for him to come out. He was taken into custody without further incident. A handgun was recovered at the scene, police said.
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Luminato Festival presents a docudrama by Liza Balkan. A lethal real-life incident in Toronto's west end is the launching pad for questions about truth, memory, mental health, law and the theatre in this consistently relevant docudrama. Jun 19-24, Tue-Sat 7 pm, mat Sat-Sun 2 pm. $39 & up.
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RICHMOND, Ky. (AP) - People wondering if they have family ties to the pioneers who passed through or settled at Fort Boonesborough in Kentucky will have a way to do some checking.
An event dedicated to descendants of the settlers who lived at the fort in the late 1700s is planned for June 23 at Fort Boonesborough State Park.
Officials say the park will have information about some of the fort's earliest residents, contacts for early Kentucky cemetery locations and property records.
There will be museum exhibits of artifacts from the original fort site and authors on hand to sign books about the fort's early days. Another feature will be historical interpretations of the daily lives of those who came to Fort Boonesborough.
The event is open to the public and free with paid admission to the fort.
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EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Alvin Ellis scored 15 of his 18 points with a 3-point barrage in the first half and Michigan State went on to beat Ohio State 74-66 Tuesday night.
Miles Bridges had 17 points and 11 rebounds and Nick Ward scored 15 for Michigan State (16-10, 8-5 Big Ten), which has won four of five.
The Buckeyes (15-12, 5-9) have lost four of six.
Ohio State’s Marc Loving scored 22 points and reserve JaQuan Lyle scored all 10 of his points in the first half.
Ellis made five 3-pointers in a 3:38 span of the first half, helping the Spartans take a 21-12 lead and stunning the crowd because the senior was averaging just six points a game.
The Spartans scored the first six points of the second half, building a 12-point lead. Ohio State rallied with a 17-6 run to pull within one point.
Michigan State finished off the Buckeyes by outscoring them 12-2 to take an 11-point lead and they were able to keep a comfortable cushion.
Is bad project management causing you to abandon important projects? Should you blame the tools you use, or does the issue go deeper? A new report published by software comparison company GetApp reveals the dire state of project management in 2017. GetApp's research indicates that companies offering project management software fall short as one-stop solutions, forcing companies to rely on several tools used in conjunction.…
CRESCO, Iowa – A Fayette County man has been charged with stealing an SUV in Howard County.
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19-year-old Brandon Joseph Kimber of West Union is charged with 2nd degree theft and 3rd degree burglary. The Cresco Police Department says he stole a 2014 Toyota Venza that was parked in front of the Subway shop on 2nd Avenue SE on January 16.
The SUV was recovered at the Casey’s General Store in West Union and Cresco police say they received information that Kimber was the man who stole it. The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office arrested him at the West Union Library.
Authorities say Kimber admitted to taking the SUV and stealing money that was inside it.
Negotiations for a new WGA film and TV contract have recessed for another week, and will resume next Tuesday. “The WGA and the AMPTP have agreed to resume negotiations on Tuesday, April 25, 2017,” they said in a joint statement today.
This marks the second break in negotiations since contract talks began March 13, which stalled after two weeks with each side accusing the other of walking away from the bargaining table. Talks resumed last Monday, and recessed again for the Good Friday holiday.
A source close to the talks told Deadline late last week that “things were not going well” and there were a lot of “recrimination” across the table.
The WGA West and WGA East will begin polling members for strike authorization beginning tomorrow. The guilds’ current contract expires at midnight May 1.
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DES MOINES, Iowa -- Vermont Senator and 2016 Iowa caucus runner-up Bernie Sanders is coming back to Iowa.
Sanders will be the keynote speaker at Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement's annual convention. The event takes place on July 15th at the Iowa Events Center.
This will be Sanders' first trip to Iowa since the 2016 presidential election.
Deputy Romeo Santana talks about the rescue at the Vista Royale condo fire Saturday. Sgt. Jeremy Shepherd (center) and Deputy Cameron White stand by. Mary Helen Moore, mary.moore@tcpalm.com
Fianna Fáil TD John Brassil is accusing constituency colleague, Danny Healy-Rae, of painting Kerry in a negative light.
It follows comments Deputy Healy-Rae made, where he said there aren’t enough houses in Kerry to house people on waiting lists, let alone relocating people from Dublin.
He’d been speaking on the Right to Housing Bill, after the Housing Minister said he was going to take people out of urban areas and house them in rural areas.
Deputy Brassil vehemently disagrees with Danny Healy-Rae’s remarks.
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Deputy Danny Healy-Rae is rejecting John Brassil’s claims that he’s painting Kerry in a bad light.
He says his concerns are around the limited amount of social housing available in the county.
The Independent TD also believes Deputy Brassil is jealous of the Healy-Raes.
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* INITIAL INSURED PROPERTY MARKET LOSS ESTIMATE FOR EXTRATROPICAL CYCLONE HERWART 252 MILLION EUROS - PERILS Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: [ ] (Reporting By Simon Jessop and Carolyn Cohn)
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CHISINAU (Sputnik)Moldovan President Igor Dodon proposed in a briefing on Tuesday to switch to a mixed-member proportional representation voting system.
"Considering that the Democrats' proposal to move to move to a single-mandate voting system is absolutely unacceptable and that the majority of the population wants changes, I propose to switch to a mixed electoral system," Dodon said.
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NEW YORK - A woman has climbed the base of the Statue of Liberty and seven people have been arrested on Liberty Island, all of whom are believed to be protesters, law enforcement sources told CNN.
At one point, the woman walked back and forth under Lady Liberty's sandal and then sat down and appeared to unfurl a small flag or banner. The other protesters held a banner over the railing at the base of the statue.
Law enforcement officials were seen mounting a ladder to the base of the statue and talking to the woman, who was sitting in the folds of the statue's gown.
The NYPD is building a rope rescue system to help bring the woman down from the base, because officers don't believe she will come down on her own, a police source told CNN.
Liberty Island has been evacuated while they attempt to get her down, according to Jerry Willis with the National Park Service.
The NYPD says three of its emergency service units and a harbor unit are on scene.
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* Expected to record a decrease in profits attributable to owners of company of over 90% for year ended 31 december 2016
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Baku. 10 May. REPORT.AZ/ The State Committee on Property Issues prepares to introduce another innovation on the privatization of the state property.
The committee spokesperson Gulu Khalilov told Report that this is about the implementation of "e-auction" project.
Unlike traditional auctions, investors will be able to participate in e-auctions via the Internet anywhere in the world.
This kind of auctions initially planned for privatization of state-owned vehicles and equipment. Gradually, real estate - non-residential areas will be auctioned.
Notably, the committee will hold a public presentation of the project tomorrow.
Procedure of e-auction to be held at the State Service of Registration for Real Estate under the State Committee on Property Issues of the Republic of Azerbaijan will be shown live, information will be provided on the purpose and benefits of this innovation.
Police have closed off a Scunthorpe road to deal with an incident tonight (Monday, August 14).
Humberside Police said the incident is in the Salisbury Close/West Common Lane area of the town.
A statement said: "To ensure the safety of everyone in the area we have put a road closure in place.
"We advise people to avoid the area where possible."
Reports on social media suggest a man is on a roof.
It follows two men who have been arrested in connection with wanted Scunthorpe man Kyle Ferguson.
Sgt James Main confirmed on social media that two men in their 20s have been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender in relation to Ferguson today (Monday, August 14).
He is wanted for possession of an offensive weapon, affray, assault and causing a public nuisance by taking to rooftops.
Earlier today, Humberside Police warned those involved in protecting a wanted Scunthorpe man that they could face arrest for obstruction, assisting and offender or other offences.
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Marion County Circuit Judge Vance Day has made some mistakes, has learned from them and doesn't deserve to get kicked off the bench, his attorney argued Wednesday before the Oregon Supreme Court. Lawyer Janet Schroer, however, refused to characterize Day's controversial decision not to marry same-sex couples as one of his mistakes.
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According to the Lafayette Fire Department, the package was found in outside of the building.
The store has not been evacuated, but local officials are waiting for the state bomb squad to arrive at this time.
We will update this story as new information becomes available.
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Schwartz Simon Drops Suit Against IRS Over Tax Collection
Law360, Clifton, N.J. (October 6, 2017, 3:23 PM EDT) -- A Schwartz Simon Edelstein & Celso LLC member said Friday that the firm recently dropped its New Jersey federal court lawsuit seeking to halt the Internal Revenue Service's collection efforts after opening a new line of communication with the agency to resolve the tax dispute.
Stephen J. Edelstein told Law360 that the firm was “extremely optimistic” about coming to a resolution that involves conferring with agency officials, determining the proper amount owed by the firm and making the payment, saying the firm determined that the litigation...
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Pope Francis asks forgiveness for all Christians who buy sex from women, saying men who frequent prostitutes are criminals with a "sick mentality".
MADRID, March 29 Shares in Spanish house builder Neinor Homes began trading sharply higher in its stock market debut on Wednesday, jumping over 6 percent to 17.5 euros ($18.9) per share. ($1 = 0.9268 euros) (Reporting by Paul Day; Editing by Sonya Dowsett)
Greenisland allotments may soon be made available to gardeners from outside the borough.
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is considering extending the scheme to allow applications from outside the borough but within half a mile radius of the allotments.
Greenisland Allotment Gardens were opened in summer 2014.
Councillors were informed that between July and November last year, the council had received seven applications from Newtownabbey residents.
However, these were initially declined as the council’s tenancy agreement did not permit applications from outside the borough.
Uptake of an additional 28 plots would be likely to generate an income of £1,400 for the council.
The council has acknowledged that despite improvements to fencing, gating, water provision and signage, it has “struggled to attract users”. Currently, 20 plots are occupied.
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DENVER (CBS4)– Gov. John Hickenlooper announced his choice to fill a vacancy on the Colorado Supreme Court on Wednesday. He chose Carlos Samour, the judge who presided over the Aurora theater shooting trial.
Earlier this month, a judicial nominating commission gave the governor three judges to choose from, after Chief Justice Nancy Rice announced her retirement.
The nominees included Maria Berkenkotter, the former chief judge of the 20th Judicial District in Boulder County; Karen Brody, a judge in the 2nd Judicial District in Denver County; and Carlos Samour, a judge in the 18th Judicial District in Arapahoe County.
Rice announced in March that she will retire at the end of June. She will have served more than four years as chief justice, nearly 20 years on the court and about 31 years total as a judge in Colorado.
Samour is Hickenlooper’s fifth appointment to the seven-member state Supreme Court.
Traffic diversions are in place following a crash on Limestone Avenue in Braddon.
The crash, near the Mercure Hotel, involved a number of vehicles, an ACT Policing spokeswoman said.
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Northbound traffic was affected as of 4pm, with vehicles being diverted down Ainslie Avenue.
Police and emergency services are on the scene.
The Emergency Services Agency were called to the crash about 3.22pm.
St Columb’s College won the Danske Bank Schools’ Cup courtesy of a last-gasp extra-time winner against St Patrick’s at Seaview.
With the final looking like it was heading towards penalties, Scott Rice clinched it with just two minutes on the clock.
The scores had been locked at 1-1 at half-time. St Columb’s took a 12th-minute lead through Cian McGarvey but that was cancelled out when Callum Shields struck fro St Patrick’s on the stroke of half-time.
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Polydor/UMeThe Rolling Stones have dug deep into their archives to compile a new album featuring a collection of live performances that aired on various BBC radio shows from 1963 to 1965.
The Rolling Stones — On Air will be released on December 1, and will be available a single CD, a deluxe two-CD set, a high-quality vinyl LP and a limited-edition colored vinyl disc.
The album features recordings from such U.K. radio programs as Saturday Club, Top Gear, Rhythm and Blues and The Joe Loss Pop Show. The track list includes covers of various rock …read more
Interesting mixed-genre show here. Kicking off the bill is the first performance by Vacation State, a noise-rock outfit featuring members of Ivadell, Darkentries, and Cazador.
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Currently, Facebook videos autoplay on your News Feed as you scroll up and down. While they eat data and various resources, the saving grace is that they are silent -- that is, until now. Facebook has announced several new changes to its video platform today, including a setting that will autoplay videos with sound turned on by default . Android and Me reports:
WHITE BEAR LAKE, Minn. — Prosecutors say a Minnesota man lived in his house with the decomposing bodies of his mother and twin brother for about a year.
Sixty-year-old Robert James Kuefler of White Bear Lake is charged with interference with a dead body or scene of death because he neglected to tell authorities they died of natural causes, according to the St. Paul Pioneer Press .
The bodies were found last year. Kuefler was charged this week. Police say he told them his mother, 94-year-old Evelyn Kuefler, died in August 2015 and his brother, Richard Kuefler, died before that and he couldn’t bring himself to bury them.
The complaint says his mother’s body was decayed and skeletal and his brother’s body was “mummified.”
Robert Kuefler didn’t return a message left by The Associated Press.
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Customers of Shinhan and Woori banks in South Korea will now be able to use Samsung Pay to withdraw or send money at branch locations and ATMs starting Thursday.
Yonhap reports that these transactions will be secured by using the iris scanner on-board — found on Galaxy S8 and newer devices — for authentication to generate one-time keys. In theory, this should be more secure than using a four-digit PIN.
Samsung plans on expanding its support to other financial institutions.
Banks have only started to adopt mobile payment systems for access to ATM transactions — like Bank of America and Wells Fargo in the United States.
Two people were injured in an explosion of a building in Southern Scotland, according to the British police.
On Thurday, an explosion near the Scottish town of Glasgow left one male and one female injured, police said.
Reportedly, the blast ocurred inside a building in Wishaw, southeast of Glasgow. According to the police, nearby buildings were also evacuated as precaution measures.
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And yes, one of the sons of former President John Agyekum Kufuor, Mr Edward Agyekum Kufuor, has turned out to be a successful businessman. But his other job is what has raised many eyebrows.
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Damage is estimated at close to a million dollars following a house fire in Hamilton Township early Saturday morning.
Firefighters from Hamilton Township and Cobourg arrived on scene at Danforth Road East around 4:30 a.m. Flames could be seen shooting through the cedar shingle roof of the two-storey home.
It’s believed the fire may have been sparked by a lightning strike late Friday night.
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The homeowner awoke to a noise, which he thought was someone trying to get in the front door. It turned out to be noise from the fire.
Firefighters say because the blaze originated in the exterior of the home, the smoke alarm didn’t go off until the fire was well underway.
The homeowner managed to make it out safely.
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada’s chief gambling watchdog will step down next week.
Gov. Brian Sandoval on Monday announced the resignation of Gaming Control Board Chairman A.G. Burnett. His replacement was not immediately announced.
Sandoval in a statement says Burnett “impressively balanced” leading the regulatory board while ensuring that the industry “maintained flexibility to innovate.”
Burnett was appointed chairman in 2012.
Burnett says he is proud of the work of the board, which handled “unprecedented regulatory challenges” during his tenure.
Earlier this year, Burnett came under scrutiny due to his decision to secretly record a conversation in 2016 with Nevada Attorney General Adam Laxalt over corruption concerns involving casino representatives. The move prompted a legislative inquiry.
Burnett plans to join a law firm with offices in Reno and Las Vegas.
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House Democrats and Republicans agree that two matters are likely to dominate discussion in the chamber during the upcoming legislative session, although they disagree about how to refer to one of them. Along with funding the state’s transportation needs, House lawmakers from both sides of the aisle told The Colorado Statesman recently that tackling the […]
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A teenager who was charged as an adult in a Novato murder investigation last year has had his case moved to juvenile court, at least temporarily. Juan Carlos Martinez Henriquez was 17 years old when he was charged with the gang-related murder of Edwin Guerra, a classmate at Novato High School, last May. Martinez Henriquez is also charged with the attempted murder of another classmate, Llefferson Diaz.
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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA—Traces of one of Australia’s first pubs have been uncovered in Parramatta, now a suburb west of Sydney, by a team of researchers led by archaeologist Ted Higginbotham. According to an ABC News report, the pub, known as the Wheatsheaf Hotel, was built in 1801. The excavation team also found the remains of a wheelwright’s workshop, where carts and wagons were made and fixed, which had been added to an early nineteenth-century convict hut. The hut was demolished for a brick cottage in the 1820s, and the brick cottage was taken down in the 1950s. A well, a baker’s oven, dinner plates, toys, and bottles were also recovered. “The baker’s oven, the wheelwright’s workshop, the later brick cottage could all be matched with the known historical occupants of the site,” Higginbotham explained. The archaeological site has been preserved within a new apartment complex. For more on the archaeology of Australia's colonial period, go to “Final Resting Place of an Outlaw.”
EUGENE -- Payton Pritchard scored 16 points, Troy Brown had 10 points, 12 rebounds and four assists and the Oregon Ducks beat winless Texas Southern 74-68 on Monday night.
Oregon forward Kenny Wooten blocked Trayvon Reed's layup with 1:56 remaining but Texas Southern kept possession and Donte Clark made a basket to pull the Tigers within 69-66.
Brown scored on the next two possessions for the Ducks, including a three-pointer to cap the scoring with 45 seconds to go. Demontrae Jefferson and Clark both missed shots in the closing seconds for Texas Southern.
Wooten added 13 points with four blocks for Oregon (7-3). Paul White and Victor Bailey Jr. each scored 11 points, and Mikyle McIntosh had 10 points and eight boards.
Clark scored 17 points for Texas Southern (0-8) and Jefferson added 16 with five assists. The Tigers shot 39 percent from the floor but hit 13 of 14 free throws.
-- The Associated Press
A 19-year-old South Dakota man is accused of possessing 20,000 fentanyl pills with intent to distribute them in a case that sent one officer exposed to the drug to the hospital.
Attorney General Marty Jackley said in a statement Wednesday the officer treated for exposure has been released from the hospital.
Jackley says the street value of the fentanyl seized Tuesday in Chamberlain is $500,000.
The attorney general says Trevor Harden has been charged with one count of possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute.
It wasn't immediately clear if Harden has a defense attorney to comment on his behalf.
Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid drug much more powerful than heroin.
The federal Drug Enforcement Administration has warned law enforcement nationwide about the dangers of improperly handling fentanyl and that even a small amount absorbed through the skin can be deadly.
Commuters in Paris are voicing their discontent after French rail unions announced a wave of strikes in opposition to new state-rail sector reforms proposed by the government. As Silvia Antonioli reports, France is asking itself whether a potential collision between the unions and Emmanuel Macron could be a defining moment for the French president.
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PITTSBURGH — Penguins goaltender Matt Murray looks ready to return from a concussion that’s kept him out for the past three weeks.
Murray practiced with his teammates on Monday and could be available on Tuesday night when the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions visit the New York Islanders.
Coach Mike Sullivan said Murray looked strong during Pittsburgh’s workout. Murray hasn’t played since taking a shot off his mask in practice late last month.
The Penguins created a spot for Murray on the roster on Monday when they reassigned Tristan Jarry to the club’s American Hockey League affiliate in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. Jarry split starts with Casey DeSmith during Murray’s absence.
Pittsburgh has hung tough without Murray, who helped backstop the Penguins to consecutive Cups. The Penguins trail first-place Washington by two points in the Metropolitan Division with 10 games left in the regular season.
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Langford (knee) said Monday he'll be ready for the start of training camp, Kevin Bowen of Colts.com reports.
Langford was restricted to just 10 tackles in seven games last season due to lingering symptoms from surgery to repair damaged cartilage in his knee. Although the defensive end is still going through rehab, he guaranteed he'd be ready for camp, which would bode well for his availability ahead of the regular season. In his first season with the Colts in 2015, Langford tied for the team lead with seven sacks.
WASHINGTON (AP) — US housing starts declined 6.8 percent in March, but home construction still tracking at a faster pace than in 2016.
Nasty-looking crash at 41st SW/SW Elmgrove in Gatewood a short time ago – but we are told no major injuries and no one will have to taken to the hospital. We’re mentioning it because 41st SW is a busier side street than most, including part of the 22 Metro bus route.
Australian Bernard Tomic's year hasn't got any better with another first round exit, this time at the Monte Carlo Masters.
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Tomic, whose world ranking now sits at 43 after peaking at 17 last year, was handed his fifth first round loss of 2017 by Argentine Diego Schwartzman who triumphed 6-1 7-6 (7-3).
Despite his poor form, Tomic had his moments in the match against an opponent more suited to the claycourt, but failed to convert a set point in the second set as another game slipped from his grasp.
The Queenslander has now won just two singles games all year and will be looking to bounce back when the grass court season begins later this year.
KALAMAZOO, Mich. – The jury has been selected and the trial of a man accused of killing five bicyclists will begin Tuesday afternoon.
Charles Pickett is accused of driving under the influence of drugs and plowing into a group of bicyclists in Cooper Township on June 7, 2016. His girlfriend told police he downed handfuls of pain pills and muscle relaxers before driving.
Five cyclists were killed and four were injured. The incident garnered national attention with cyclist Lance Armstrong visiting Kalamazoo to “finish the ride” later in the summer.
Pickett faces five charges of 2nd degree murder. His lawyers had appealed that his acts should only be considered reckless driving causing death.
FOX 17 will be in court throughout the trial. The judge is not allowing live-streaming of the trial, but we will have video updates throughout the trial online and on Facebook and live reports throughout the day. The trial is expected to take about two weeks.
The shooting death of a Columbia teen who was also found burned is has now been ruled a homicide by the Lexington County Sheriff's Department.
The body of Keon Brantley, 18, of Columbia, was found in a wooded area on Columbiana Drive on April 15. Brantley's body was discovered when Columbia Fire crews were called to the scene of a brush fire.
It was also revealed that Brantley was shot prior to the fire. He was treated for a gunshot wound and burns before dying at the scene. The Lexington County Coroner's office has ruled that he died of a gunshot wound.
“Investigators have canvassed the area where Mr. Brantley died,” Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon said. “We’ve collected evidence from the site where we believe Mr. Brantley was originally injured as part of our effort to piece together what led to his death.”
Koon said anyone with information about what might have happened to Brantley should call Crimestoppers at 888-CRIME-SC.
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Police Scotland is appealing for information in order to trace sisters Grace Elizabeth McKinney (8) and Kara McKinney (5), who have been reported missing.
Officers have said that they are eager to trace Grace and Kara in order to confirm their wellbeing.
Grace and Kara are thought to be travelling with their father Michael McKinney, his girlfriend Martina and Woody (3). They are travelling in a cream coloured Eldis Autoquest Motorhome, license plate number H36 PBO.
Grace and Kara were last known to be in the Aylth area and have previously been known to camp with their father in the West coast area, Fort William and Skye.
Grace is described as 4’10” slim with red/auburn hair and Kara is 4’0” with red/auburn hair.
If you have any information which may assist Police in tracing Grace and Kara please contact Police Scotland on 101 and quote incident number 3165 11/08/17 or approach any police Scotland Officer.
U.S. Navy Command Master Chief Damien Pulvino, left, with Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 125, walks Pacific Fleet Command Master Chief Susan Whitman, through VAW-125’s new facility at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Feb. 14, 2017. Whitman visited the facilities, Sailors and Marines. She spoke about destructive behaviors such as sexual assault, drug abuse and alcohol abuse and how it affects warfighting readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Abrego)
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Kamal Haasan, who attended the inaugural of G Studios in Chennai on Sundayevening, said that he wanted to start a studio as he felt it was dying.
“After Paramakudy my town was only Studio,” he said, adding that the service of Gopalan (of Gokulam Group, who has started the studio) is a dharmam to the industry.
“Let the Poonamalee High Road become the next Arcot Road,” he said.
In his address, Producers Council president Vishal said, “We welcome G Studios and I feel this is the best.”
“The need of the film industry is a film city and I am glad G Studios have arrived to serve studios in the country now,” he said.
“We are very confident that we shall b a part of this industry. The arrival of G Studios to cater to the needs of film industry is a blessing to the industry,” he said.
Kolten Wong hits his first homer of the season, Randal Grichuk makes a diving catch and Jose Martinez drives in the decisive run in the Cardinals’ 2-1 win over Pittsburgh.
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CANTON, Miss. (AP) - Nissan Motor Co. says it will increase van production at its Mississippi plant, adding a second shift in April.
The company made the announcement Monday as it marked the 4 millionth vehicle produced at the plant since it opened in 2003.
Spokeswoman Lloryn Love-Carter says about 250 workers will be redeployed from other areas to staff the second shift assembling NV vans. The Canton plant is the only plant worldwide that makes the large vans for Nissan. The Japanese automaker sold about 18,000 NV vans in the United States last year, according to company figures.
About 6,400 Nissan employees and contractors work at the Canton complex.
The plant is donating a NV van to a Canton soup kitchen, Our Daily Bread Ministries, to mark its 4 millionth vehicle.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) – Lowe’s is planning to hire more than 100 employees in Rhode Island for both full-time and part-time positions.
From Oct. 6-7, five Rhode Island Lowe’s stores will be hosting a job fair to accept applications for positions including cashiers, loaders, customer service associates and sales specialists.
The stores participating in the job fair are located in Warwick (Quaker Lane and Freenwich Avenue), Cranston, North Providence and North Smithfield.
The job fairs will take place from 4-8 p.m. on Oct. 6, and from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Oct. 7.
The company will also hold open interviews and make on-the-spot job offers to qualified candidates at the events.
Anyone interested in attending should bring their Social Security card and a government-issued photo identification, such as a drivers license.
Job seekers who cannot attend the job fairs can also apply on Lowe’s website.
Lowe’s stores in Rhode Island currently employ nearly 700 people.
Senate Oks judicial remap of N Carolina's largest county
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Election districts for Superior Court judges in North Carolina's largest county would be retooled in response to a decade-old legal ruling in legislation that cleared one General Assembly chamber.
The Senate agreed in a party-line vote Wednesday to create eight Superior Court districts in Mecklenburg County, up from the current three. People in each district would vote for one judge. District Court judgeships would fall into those same eight districts. Currently all 21 District Court judges are elected countywide. Voters would chose two or three of those judges.
Republicans says they're worried current Mecklenburg Superior Court districts are unconstitutional because they are so unequal in population. The state Supreme Court struck down Wake County districts for that reason in 2009.
The measure next goes to the House for consideration.
A judge has suggested Craig McLachlan finds himself in the eye of a complex legal storm in the wake of the #MeToo movement.
Few men could resist the charms of the former Miss Karina Ramos, who visited Guatemala over the weekend and took the opportunity to play with a little monkey.
The Costa Rican model was Guatemalandia celebrating Earth Day in the company of Chispita.
“I always dreamed of having a little monkey up close! I loved seeing Chispita free and without fear of the people, playing among the trees of the reserve and coming down to greet the visitors,” wrote Karina on the social networks.
Chispita took the opportunity to stroke Karina’s hair and face, licking her. Chispita even sucked Karina’s arms, but, not even a bite of the banana that Karina had in her hands.
“There was no better way to celebrate Earth Day than to be near nature, creating more awareness of how much we have to take care of it,” she said.
The video has more than 90,000 views.
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Another stolen vehicle, with fake registration numbers and a color change, has been traced, found and impounded at the Brickdam Police Station more than six months after it was stolen during an armed robbery in Georgetown.
This according to the police, who said that the vehicle was intercepted since November 27 last “with three persons following the robbery of two persons in Georgetown.”
The persons, according to the police, were charged but were subsequently freed after their victims refused to offer evidence against them.
The police detailed that the acquitted driver known as ‘Bourda Rat’ made several unsuccessful attempts to uplift the vehicle since he had been unable to provide proof of ownership.
However, the vehicle was positively identified on Friday by its owner and efforts are currently being made to have the suspect, ‘Bourda Rat’ re-arrested and charged with the June 6, 2017 carjacking committed on the Roxanne Burnham Garden resident.
Liverpool new boy Fabinho was never close to joining Manchester United
Liverpool summer signing Fabinho insists he never came close to joining Manchester United, despite reports to the contrary.
"I was never close to signing for Manchester United, no,” the Brazilian told magazine FourFourTwo.
“I heard things said about it, but the truth is it was never a strong possibility.
"I won't deny there were a few conversations about my situation with Monaco.
“But there was never an official offer from United."
Noah Gotbaum, a failed politician and stepson of former Public Advocate Betsy Gotbaum, trashed an Upper West Side townhouse he was renting with his fiancée, leaving the $23,000-a-month pad looking...
× Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin announces completion of $8 million challenge
MILWAUKEE — Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin announced Friday, October 6th that it has successfully completed an $8 million challenge from the Herma family to benefit the hospital’s Herma Heart Center.
According to a press release, the $16 million raised from the Herma Heart Challenge since April 2017 will support research and clinical innovation with a focus on eradicating congenital heart conditions and revolutionizing programs designed to improve the quality of life for heart patients and their families. Congenital heart disease is the number one birth defect in children.
In recognition of the Herma Heart Center’s sustained clinical excellence, research generation and philanthropic support, Children’s also announced it is designating it the Herma Heart Institute – the first such clinical institute at the hospital.
Congress may be undecided about former President Barack Obama's Affordable Care Act, but Montana lawmakers are pushing through legislation they believe will bring down health care costs and increase price transparency regardless of what happens in Washington. A half-dozen measures were still alive as the 2017 legislative session enters its final days.
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The discount, which gives Amazon Prime members 10% off select items at Whole Foods stores, launched in Florida stores in May. Now, the company has begun expanding the discount to Whole Foods stores in other states, according to an Amazon press release. Members can now take advantage of the Prime discount at Whole Foods Market stores in Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Kansas, Missouri, Louisiana, New Mexico, Nevada, California, Oklahoma, Texas, and Utah, plus all Whole Foods Market 365 stores nationwide. Not in one of those states? No problem. Amazon says it will roll out the discount program to all stores across the nation this summer.
La Crosse and Shelby will likely have a new boundary agreement in 2017. Some in the public have worried that the new agreement will be too one-sided, favoring La Crosse but Shelby town board member Tim Ehler doesn't agree.
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Freeport, Bahamas – Grand Bahama’s future leaders are heading back to school in style thanks to a donation of backpacks and schools supplies from BTC.
The company joined forces with the Kingdom Living Church to Sponsor their annual back to school event under the theme: “EMPOWERING CHILDREN TODAY FOR LEADERS OF TOMORROW”.
Each student received a BTC branded backpack containing all their Back to School essentials; from pens and pencils to rulers and notebooks. BTC representatives Davina Rutherford (Left) and Lateasha Lord (Right) are pictured along with event coordinator Senator Jasmine Turner-Dareus.
April 10 Juventus FC SpA:
* "Call option" for definitive transfer of registration rights of player Simone Zaza has been exercised by Valencia Club De Futbol SAD
* Permanent transfer fee is 16 million euros ($16.92 million) and may increase of further 2 million euros on achieving given conditions in the course of the duration of the contract
* This transaction generates a positive economic effect, in 2016/2017 financial year, for about 3.7 million euros Source text: www.1info.it Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9454 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
Willie Nelson Cuts SLC concert short due to High Altitude
84 year old Willie Nelson had to cut his Salt Lake City concert early last night due to high altitude. Concert goers said that Willie stepped off the stage when a bandmate alerted the crowd that Willie needed a break. After a 5 minute hiatus, a women stepped on stage to tell the crowd that the show was over. Willie took to his twitter account after the show to say “This is Willie I am sorry to have to cut the SLC show short tonight The altitude got to me I am feeling better now & headed for lower ground.”
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Powered by a year on year jump of 99.13 percent in oil exports, Nigeria’s trade surplus crossed the N1 trillion mark in the three months through September 2017 for the first time since 2014, state data agency, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said Monday. Africa’s largest economy, gradually recovering from its worst economic slump…
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BEIRUT, Feb 15 (Reuters) - The Syrian opposition wants face-to-face negotiations with the government about a political transition at peace talks that are due to begin in Geneva next week, a leading Syrian opposition politician said on Wednesday.
Salim al-Muslit, spokesman for the High Negotiations Committee (HNC), said there could be no role for President Bashar al-Assad in the transition, saying "the heavy price paid by the Syrian people" would have been wasted if he remained.
Muslit also said the HNC had yet to receive an agenda for the negotiations that are due to begin on Feb. 23 after initial consultations beginning on Feb. 20. He said the negotiations should start with discussion of the transition.
"We want direct negotiations, we want to save time, we want a quick end to the suffering of the Syrian people," he said.
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A woman and a 15-year-old girl were found dead from gunshot wounds at a downtown Fort Worth hotel Monday, and police are investigating the incident as a murder-suicide.
Charlott Livingston, 53, and Fayth Norman, 15, were pronounced dead at the Hilton in the 800 block of Main Street shortly before 4 p.m., according to the Tarrant County medical examiner.
Officer Jimmy Pollozani, a police spokesman, told the Fort Worth Star-Telegram that the pair had apparent gunshot wounds and were found in a bed.
Pollozani also said the two were related.
Livingston is listed as an adjunct professor in social sciences on the Eastfield College website.
No further details have been released.
SEDGWICK COUNTY — Fire crews in Wichita are being credited with saving a stuck puppy.
According to a social media report, a caller to Firehouse 22 in Wichita asked for assistance in a pet related matter.
Both Engine 22 & Squad 2 responded with their Battalion Chief. On scene fire crews found a small puppy had its head stuck through a wheel and the residents could not get it removed.
Firehouse 22 saved a puppy whose head was stuck in a wheel. The puppy was safely removed & returned to the home owner. #PuppyRescue pic.twitter.com/1XYafctoY4 — WichitaFireDept (@WichitaFireDept) August 14, 2017
WFD members went to work to assess the situation. Members worked together to see if they could manipulate the wheel off the puppy’s head.
E22 members prepared a water & soap mixture to help with the process. The puppy was safely removed and returned to the home owner.
Indecent, the newest work by Pulitzer Prize-winner Paula Vogel (HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE), opens Tuesday, April 18 at the Cort Theatre (138 West 48th Street, between Sixth and Seventh Avenues). BroadwayWorld brings you highlights of the cast in action below!
A new play with music, written by Paula Vogel, created by Ms. Vogel and Rebecca Taichman, and directed by Ms. Taichman (STAGE KISS, HOW TO TRANSCEND A HAPPY MARRIAGE), Indecent is inspired by the true story of the controversial 1923 Broadway debut of Sholem Asch's THE GOD OF VENGEANCE. Called "superbly realized and remarkably powerful" by The New York Times, Indecent charts the journey of an incendiary drama and the artists who risked their lives to perform it. Set at a time when waves of immigrants were changing the face of America, Indecent is a riveting look at an explosive moment in theatrical history and comes to Broadway from its critically acclaimed, sold-out run at the Vineyard Theatre.
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March 31 UTStarcom Holdings Corp:
* Says preliminary proposal to acquire co from consortium of investors for us$2.15 in cash/share
* UTStarcom announces receipt of a preliminary non-binding proposal to acquire the company
* Board formed special committee consisting of 2 independent and disinterested directors, Sean Shao, Xiaoping Li to consider proposal
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* Consortium members consist of Shah Capital Opportunity Fund LP, Himanshu Shah, Hong Liang Lu and his affiliates, Tenling Ti Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom: +91 806 749 1136)
In this Friday, March 17, 2017 file photo, Britain's Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson, left, talks to Kenyan soldiers training alongside British soldiers at the British Army Training Unit Kenya , in Ole Naishu near Nanyuki, in Kenya. Herders and ranchers in parts of the rift valley are desperately waiting for the delayed rainy season to start to ease the drought and the conflict over resources it has caused that has killed more than 30 people.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — New Year’s Eve marked the last day of Kwanzaa. Colorado Springs residents took part in the celebration of African culture at the Hillside Community Center Saturday afternoon.
Kwanzaa started in 1968 to unify people and allow them to experience traditional African heritage through food, music, and companionship.
“Kwanzaa is a seven-day event,” Claudie Cleveland said. “It starts right after Christmas and goes until the first of the year. How it’s celebrated, pretty much just like this as far as a communal setting. Some people do it in their homes, but this one, like I stated, is communal, where everybody in the community, doesn’t matter what the background is, can come and celebrate.”
An engaged couple were removed from a United Airlines flight to Costa Rica on Saturday, as the airline remained under scrutiny following outrage caused by a video last week of a passenger being forcibly removed from a flight. According to the couple, who said they were en route to get married, a.... financialexpress 7:50:00 AM CEST
A design team has been appointed to the halting site at Tankardsgarden, Newbridge and plans are about to go to tender.
Mayor of Kildare-Newbridge Municipal District Sean Power tabled a motion at the meeting on January 17, asking that the council outline its plans to develop the halting site.
Kildare County Council say the site will be developed in two stages, along with the decommissioning of the existing halting site.
They also say a design team has been appointed from the OGP national funding for Architect Lead Design Team Consultants and that the design team are currently preparing tender documentation.
The KCC official went on to say; “It is proposed that four serviced bays and a caretaker unit along with any riverbank consolidation works will be developed in the first phase.”
Tadhg McDonnell of KCC said the site backs on to the River Liffey, and building further back could comprimise the bank. Cllr Power asked what the caretaker unit was for. Mr McDonnell answered that it is an employee facility.
Bengaluru : Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi on Monday said the comment made by party leader Sandeep Dikshit against Army Chief General Bipin Rawat was wrong, insisting that politicians should refrain from making such statements against the Army Chief.
Gandhi further said the army serves the nation and, therefore, no political statements should be made against them.
“I dub the statement as wrong. Politicians should not comment on the Army Chief. I want to make this clear today. The Indian army works for the nation, safeguards our nation and the person who leads the army, their chief, no politician should not comment about him,” he added.
Gandhi’s remarks came after Dikshit said that General Rawat was behaving like a ‘sadak ka gunda’. His statement came in response to General Rawat’s remark that the army was “fully ready for a two and a half-front war”.
All season long, the Wenatchee boys swimming and diving team has repeatedly found itself in the winner’s circle. As the Panthers prepare for this weekend’s 4A state tournament at the King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way, they know doing so again is a long shot. But with a large group consisting of a handful of fantastic freshmen and a few key veterans heading across the mountains to compete, Wenatchee knows it has the potential to do something special.
While…
A Russian pilot was killed on Saturday in clashes with hardline rebels after they downed his warplane over Syria's northwest province of Idlib, a monitor said. "The pilot was killed as he fought Islamist rebels who had shot down his plane and were taking him captive," said the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights chief Rami Abdel Rahman.Abdel Rahman could not immediately confirm which hardline factions were involved but said the Sukhoi 25 was downed in an area where the jihadist Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) is active.
ISLAMABAD — Pakistani authorities are questioning a senior militant who they say voluntarily surrendered, presenting it as a major setback for an Islamic extremist group that has carried out several attacks in recent years.
Military officials confirmed Tuesday that Ahsanullah Ahsan, a former spokesman and senior figure in the Jamaat-ul-Ahrar group, had surrendered recently, without providing further details.
They say he split with the main Pakistani Taliban four years ago and joined the breakaway faction, which claimed a March 31 car bomb near a Shiite mosque that killed at least 24 people.
It’s the beginning of the end for the clones of “Orphan Black.”
The first glimpse at the fifth and final season of BBC America’s award-winning science-fiction series suggests things will go out with a bang, with the four key clone characters played by Tatiana Maslany recounting the struggles they’ve faced before vowing to fight to the end.
According to the series’ official synopsis for the new season, things do sound dire, with talk of insidious conspiracies and the clones finally learning their true origin -- plus, they’re facing a battle that could either set them free or end their lives.
The fifth and final season of “Orphan Black” premieres June 10 on BBC America.
The crash happened on Freedom's Way near the intersection of LaGrange Road. (Source: Air 3/WAVE 3 News)
SHELBYVILLE, KY (WAVE) - At least one person has been injured in a head-on crash that shut down a busy road in Shelbyville.
A Shelby County dispatcher said the incident happened on Freedom's Way near the intersection of LaGrange Road about 2:30 p.m. Monday. Freedom's Way is closed because of the crash.
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A medical helicopter flew a patient from the scene of the crash to University of Louisville Hospital for treatment.
The cause of the crash is not known.
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The town of Frisco is inviting residents to share their ideas and participate in a community conversation on Tuesday evening, Dec. 12 about the coming overhaul of Frisco Adventure Park's skate park.
After interviewing five different companies, the town selected Evergreen Skateparks of Portland, Oregon, for the design and rebuild of the park. Company representatives will hosting the community conversation, which is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. at the Frisco Adventure Park Day Lodge located at 621 Recreation Way.
A free beer and appetizers will be provided for attendees.
A Collier County man was arrested Friday after police were shown a video of him receiving oral sex from an 11-year-old.
Divesh Valanju, 29, has been charged with two counts of sexual battery on a victim under 12 as a suspect over 18.
The victim's father discovered a video on the child's phone of Valanju receiving oral sex from the child. He called the police and turned in the phone as evidence.
The victim said they had a sexual relationship with a man and that they had engaged in both intercourse and oral sex. A medical examination revealed that the child had in fact received sexual contact.
AUSTIN, Texas (AP)  Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton says the governor can call a special election to replace a retiring congressman, even as the U.S. Supreme Court mulls whether his district was drawn to marginalize Hispanic voters.
Paxton's non-binding opinion Monday says that a court would likely side with Abbott if he determines the Corpus Christi-based district being vacated by Republican Rep. Blake Farenthold faces "an emergency."
Farenthold recently resigned amid sexual harassment allegations. An election to replace him will be held in November.
Abbott says that's not fast enough because Hurricane Harvey ravaged the district.
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But a special election would use the district's current dimensions. The nation's high court is reviewing those Tuesday. It may order the district redrawn before November if it finds that the influence of Hispanics was diluted.
Step into the world of the future-facing flamenco singer.
Rosalía’s star is already in the ascent. Released last year, the Barcelona-born flamenco singer’s debut album Los Angeles showcases her unique ability to blend new forms of traditional flamenco with modern production and marked her out as an artist to watch in 2018.
Rosalia’s second LP El Mal Querer is due for release later this year and is produced entirely by Bad Gyal’s go-to producer El Guincho, aka Spanish musician Pablo Díaz-Reixa, and Rosalia herself.
While we patiently wait for the album to drop, press play on the video for its first single, ‘Malamente’.
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TCU pitcher Sean Wymer is charged by teammates after striking out the final hitter in an 8-1 victory against Missouri State to clinch a Super Regional series, resulting in the Horned Frogs’ fourth consecutive trip to the College World Series. Jim Cowsert AP
Durden drafted by Red Sox
Last Updated: June 14, 2017 at 4:45 pm
ECI graduate John David Durden II was selected by the Boston Red Sox today during the 2017 Major League Baseball Draft. He was drafted in the 20th round as the 611th overall pick. A Midville native, Durden will depart for Fort Myers, Fla., either Saturday or Sunday for rookie ball. Look for a full report in next Wednesday’s edition of The Blade. Congratulations and good luck, David!
Apple updates Pages, Numbers, Keynote for macOS, iOS
Apple has updated both the Mac and iOS editions of its iWork suite. The upgrade adds 500 new shapes that can be inserted into any Pages, Numbers or Keynote document.
Apple says that "new auto-correction and text replacement options save time while typing", and the Stock and Currency functions will return data from the previous market day's close.
The upgrades are available at the Mac App Store and the Apple App Store.
Senator representing Bayelsa East constituency Ben Murray-Bruce has welcomed Dino Melaye into the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).
Melaye had arrived Wednesday’s plenary in a neck brace and sat at the opposition wing with members of the PDP.
While he is yet to make an official statement about decamping from All Progressives Congress (APC), Murray-Bruce, on his Twitter, wrote:
Great to have @ dino_melaye at the @ NGRSenate today and hearty welcome to our great party, @ OfficialPDPNig. We will treat you good – no trauma or intimidation whatsoever.
Great to have @dino_melaye at the @NGRSenate today and hearty welcome to our great party, @OfficialPDPNig. We will treat you good – no trauma or intimidation whatsoever. — Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) May 30, 2018
A man charged in the murder of a homeless man is accused of attacking an officer at the New Hanover County Detention Center for the second time in the last seven months.
According to Lt. Jerry Brewer with the New Hanover County Sheriff's Office, Jaquan Copeland attacked an officer with a weapon Thursday night.
Details on the weapon used in the assault were not immediately available.
Brewer said the officer suffered superficial wounds. He was taken to the hospital as a precaution and released later that night.
Copeland, 25, is being held in connection to the shooting death of 47-year-old Steven Robert Barton in May. Eric Nathan Partin, 26, has also been charged with murder in the case.
In June, Copeland allegedly threw cleaning solution into an officer's face at the detention center and physically assaulted him. While trying to avoid a punch from Copeland, the deputy fell back and hit his head on a desk, Brewer said.
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Ricky Martin, Edgar Ramirez and Darren Criss looked so handsome at the premiere of American Crime Story: The Assassination of Gianni Versace!
The actors hit the red carpet at a screening of the series on Monday (December 11) at Metrograph in New York City.
They were also joined by their co-star Annaleigh Ashford.
Other attendees included Glenn Close, Alysia Reiner, Andrew Rannells, Dascha Polanco and Famke Janssen.
Make sure to check out the trailer for the series!
The Assassination of Gianni Versace is set to premiere on FX on January 17th.
AUSTIN (AP) — The Texas Education Agency released a draft plan in January. It conducted 100-plus feedback focus groups with students, parents, teachers and school administrators before releasing Tuesday’s final plan.
It calls for increasing special education staffing, providing better special education training for teachers and creating more tools for parents of children with suspected disabilities.
Texas also will assist school districts in identifying and helping thousands of students who were previously denied services.
The U.S. Department of Education previously concluded that Texas school districts, for more than a decade beginning in 2004, illegally capped the number of special education students at 8.5 percent of total enrollment.
A 41-year-old Libyan man was seriously injured after a one-storey fall at a construction site.
The man, a Birkirkara resident, fell while working at a construction site at Triq Norabile, Birkirkara.
Police were called to the site at around 6:45am on Tuesday morning.
The man was taken to hospital where he is being treated for serious injuries.
Iowa State quarterback Jacob Park will not play against No. 3 Oklahoma on Saturday for undisclosed medical reasons.
The school announced Friday that Park is taking a leave from the team to work through personal health issues. He remains a member of the squad.
Iowa State coach Matt Campbell is not certain of a timeline for Park’s return, and said he cannot discuss issue. Campbell said Iowa State is focused on “supporting one another in difficult times.”
Park has completed 62 percent of his passes and has nine touchdown passes and five interceptions this season.
Two men are in custody this morning after a major drugs seizure in Dublin worth almost a quarter of a million euro.
This drugs were found during searches of two houses by the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau in Swords yesterday.
The drugs are worth around €248,000.
12 kg of cannabis and a half kilogramme of amphetamine were recovered during the operation.
10 kg of suspected mixing agent and an amount of cash were also seized.
The searches came as part of an intelligence-led operation, targeting the drug trafficking activities of an organised crime gang.
Two men - aged 32 and 37 - have been arrested and remain in custody this morning at Ballymun Garda Station.
Origin PC launched the EON15-S, a customizable gaming laptop with a relatively affordable starting price of $1,000. The EON15-S will sport a mobile Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti, a 15.6-inch Full HD (1920x1080) IPS display, and a customizable RGB backlit keyboard.
Additionally, the EON15-S will support up to an Intel Core i7-7700HQ, up to 32GB of DDR4 memory, and up to 6TB of storage. However, we suspect the starting configuration to feature an i3-7100H, 8GB of memory, and perhaps a 256GB SSD. Additionally, Origin PC will offer the EON15-S in an optional custom automotive paint finish of your choosing, but this most likely isn’t included in the base price.
The Origin PC EON15-S will be relatively portable for a gaming laptop; we haven’t received full dimension specifications yet, but Origin PC claimed the EON15-S weighs 5lbs and is less than an inch thick.
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An Arizona woman was killed after being struck by a self-driving Uber vehicle, an incident believed to be the first of its kind. But Uber is not the only company that has experienced accidents with driverless cars. Companies like Google, Tesla and General Motors also join the list.
The New York Police Department (NYPD) said a mechanical issue caused one of its trucks to go up in flames in Midtown Manhattan on March 15.Video posted to social media shows the truck engulfed by flames at Columbus Circle as police arrive at the scene. Another clip shows the destroyed truck after the fire was extinguished.The NYPD said there were no injuries. They also warned of traffic disruption in the area. Credit: Peter Gaffney via Storyful
President Donald Trump spoke out forcefully Monday on the weekend violence in Charlottesville, Virginia, denouncing “the KKK, neo-Nazis, white supremacists and other hate groups that are repugnant to everything we hold dear as Americans.”
Trump’s statement came two days after his initial response Saturday was widely criticized, particularly over his referring to "hatred, bigotry and violence on many sides" and his not specifically calling out the white supremacist and white nationalist groups who organized a rally in Charlottesville that day.
Several others in the Trump administration have strongly condemned the violence in Charlottesville since Saturday.
Here is a rundown of what the president has said since the violence broke out Saturday morning between white nationalists gathering for a “Unite the Right” rally and counterprotesters.
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Oil firm Chevron is set to put its platforms in the Central North Sea up for sale.
The Alba, Alder, Britannia, Captain, Elgin-Franklin, Erskine and Jade platforms are included in the plans.
The operations employ 610 staff and 220 contractors.
Chevron said it was confirming an intent to market its assets in the Central North Sea, and that those assets may or may not be sold.
Te Hikuwai haka team and Rangipo Puti Wallace-Ihakara are the current holders of the Taini Morrison Trophy for Te Arawa Regional senior female leadership. The 19-year-old says their success isn't lead by one individual but by a number of people who are trying to maintain and preserve the traditional customs of their marae all around lake Rotoiti.
TORONTO, ON – The Ontario Ministry of Transportation is implementing electronic single trip permits for oversize/overweight vehicles beginning Monday, August 14.
If permit holders choose to carry an electronic version of the permit, it has to be downloaded to a handheld device or tablet before departure – or printed as a hard copy, the ministry notes. Cellular coverage, after all, can be limited in certain areas.
Those who choose to carry and surrender an electronic permit must also agree to hand over the hand-held device or tablet when requested by police or other ministry-appointed personnel carrying out provisions under the Ontario Highway Traffic Act. They must also, on request, email the permit to the officer.
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REHOBOTH – As widely anticipated, new kid on the block “Starlile”, from the Okahandja Racing stables, galloped his competitors to the ground in the Stepher Investment July Handicap Horse Racing at the Naris Turf Club race course near Rehoboth, last Saturday.
The thorough blood gilding went into the race as hot favourite following his astonishing victory in the Aminius race a week earlier and certainly lived up to its pre-race top billing tag by winning the 2200 metres Open race hands down.
Stebbins of Alberts Racing stables tailed in 2nd place with Hiskia Kanangure’s Mai Thaiga adrift in 3rd spot.
In other action in the day’s opening race in the D division 1000-metres sprint, Rosegold of Elroy van Wyk claimed first spot ahead of Not on my Watch and Pint Pot in that order.
Miller was a late addition to the starting lineup at power forward for Monday's game against the Rockets, Will Guillory of NOLA.com reports.
Anthony Davis (groin) is sitting out Monday's contest and Dante Cunningham was expected to start in his place. However, Cunningham is now dealing with a right knee injury of his own and is questionable to play, which allow Miller to make the last second switch to the starting lineup. Whether Cunningham plays off the bench or not, Miller should be in line for a hefty workload in the frontcourt sans Davis.
Noted Hindi poet Kedarnath Singh died following a prolonged illness at Delhi's AIIMS on Monday. He was 83.Kedarnath Singh was chosen in June 2014 for the prestigious Jnanpith award for 2013.Mr Singh, who also wrote essays and stories, was born in Balia, Uttar Pradesh. 'Abhi bilkul Abhi' and 'Yahan se Dekho' are among his prominent works.He was born on July 7, 1934 in village Chakia of Ballia district. He spent some time in Gorakhpur as a Hindi teacher and went to Jawaharlal Nehru University, where he served as professor and head of department of Hindi language at Indian Languages Centre. He retired as a professor from Jawaharlal Nehru University. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has condoled the death of Kedarnath Singh."Chief Minister said that Kedarnath Singh has given a new speed and direction to the contemporary poetry. His contributions in the literary world will always be remembered," an official statement from the UP CM's office stated.
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Ariana Grande and “SNL” star Pete Davidson are done concealing their relationship.
Grande attended Davidson’s stand-up set at The Comedy Store in Los Angeles on Tuesday, and she documented some of it on her Instagram Story. The “No Tears Left to Cry” singer captioned a photo of Davidson with a few emojis, including the heart-eyed smiley face.
A fan also shared a photo of Davidson, 24, putting his arm around Grande, 24, while posing next to comedian Chris D’Elia.
News broke of Grande and Davidson’s relationship earlier this month, shortly after Davidson split from longtime girlfriend Cazzie David and Grande from Mac Miller.
Grande later described her relationship with Miller as “toxic.”
The Johnson County Sheriff's Office said the man involved in the standoff Wednesday died from a self-inflicted wound.
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The Tap Takeover Podcast is back with the much-anticipated second part of our interview with Randy Sprecher, owner of Sprecher Brewing in Milwaukee (listen to Part 1 here).
What an honor it was to sit down with a brewer who, let’s face it, has forgotten more about brewing beer than most of us will ever learn.
In this episode, we will learn more about the cellar-aging process with a live tasting of some of the delectable treats that the folks at Sprecher Brewing have squirreled away in storage, we’ll discuss the weight of molecules and how temperature affects flavor, and a brief history of the traditional Firkin.
Plus pop-up bars, beer gardens, and Beer News! Cheers!
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The head of the Michigan health department has been charged with involuntary manslaughter in Flint's lead-tainted water crisis. The head of the Michigan health department has been charged with involuntary manslaughter in Flint's lead-tainted water crisis.
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The Alaska Department of Education and Early Development has nominated Northern Lights ABC K-8 School in the Anchorage School District for the U.S. Department of Education's prestigious National Blue Ribbon Award for 2017. Northern Lights was previously recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School in 2004.
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Adult Afternoon Movie series presents Marc Webb's 2017 film. Frank, a single man raising his child prodigy niece Mary, is drawn into a custody battle with his mother. 2 pm. Free. Drop in.
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YORK — Springettsbury Township police are seeking help in identifying a suspect in a retail theft that occurred last Friday at a Walmart on the 2800 block of East Market Street.
The suspect had a unique tattoo on his leg, pictured above.
Anyone with information about the suspect is asked to contact the Springettsbury Township Police Department at (717) 757-3525.
Illicit overdoses have claimed 1,208 lives in British Columbia between January and October this year.
The B.C. Coroners Service says the latest figure compares with 683 deaths during the same period last year.
The service says fentanyl was detected in 999 of the confirmed and suspected deaths so far in 2017, an increase of 136 per cent from the same period last year.
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The service says the presence of fentanyl, an opioid painkiller, alone or in combination with other drugs, has steadily increased among those who have fatally overdosed.
In 2012, the deadly drug was found in 4 per cent of deaths but accounted for 83 per cent of the fatalities so far this year.
Most of the deaths have occurred in Vancouver, Surrey and Victoria.
Los Angeles Angels' Andrelton Simmons points upward after hitting a two-run home run during the seventh inning of the team's baseball game against the New York Yankees, Wednesday, June 14, 2017, in Anaheim, Calif. Jae C. Hong AP Photo
A judge will hold a hearing Monday to determine if Dylann Roof is mentally fit to serve as his own lawyer after saying he would not defend himself against the death penalty at his federal trial for the 2015 massacre at a South Carolina church.
At the standby lawyers' urging, U.S. District Judge Richard Gergel ordered a psychiatric examination of Roof and set the competency hearing for Monday, a federal holiday.
The judge previously found Roof competent to stand trial after a hearing held in November ahead of the guilt phase.
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Sky Q offers 4K UHD video and the amount of content on offer has just grown with new movies and shows in ultra HD announced as available on Sky Q this month.
For anyone with a Sky Q 2TB set-top box with an Ultra HD multiscreen subscription as well as a 4K UHD TV, content can be streamed in the highest quality via an internet connection, or broadcast live in the case of some sports.
Lots of the new content comes in the form of films, available for free to anyone already subscribing to the Sky Cinema package.
There will also be more UHD movies available on Sky Store for an extra charge.
Sky Ultra HD video content also comes with Dolby Atmos audio in many cases meaning fully immersive surround sound from a compatible sound system.
Movies available now in UHD include Blade Runner 2049, War Of The Planet Of The Apes, Atomic Blonde, The Greatest Showman, The Shape of Water and more.
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TORONTO—The suspected driver of a van that plowed into pedestrians on a busy Toronto street was charged Tuesday morning in an Ontario court with 10 counts of first-degree murder and 13 charges of attempted murder.
Alek Minassian, 25, of Ontario, will be held without bail, officials said.
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Next up, we’re rounding off our coverage of the Takara-Tomy releases of the Transformers Legends Headmasters with the Decepticon hypnotist, Mindwipe ! Mindwipe has perhaps one of the most creative transformations to come out of the line in recent times. His bat wings neatly fold up to make his legs, while a set of smaller wings create the illusion that his wings have just “shrunk” for the robot mode. It’s a great and creative touch, one that makes for a slimmer robot profile than the Generation 1 toy, who I always felt was a little boxy. It’s also one of » Continue Reading. The post TFW2005’s Transformers Legends Mindwipe Gallery Now Online appeared first on Transformer World 2005 - TFW2005.COM
A former Cub Scouts leader from Arkansas was arrested on charges stemming from an alleged relationship with a teenage pack member whose parents claim she groomed the boy. Christina McCafferty, 38, of West Memphis, was charged Saturday with sexual indecency with a child and computer child pornography, according to Arkansas Democrat-Gazette .
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The candidate filing deadline in the race to replace former Assemblyman Jimmy Gomez in the 51st Assembly District was Thursday.
Gomez vacated the seat last month after being elected to Congress to replace Xavier Becerra, who became California's attorney general.
SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- Drivers traveling along South Salina Street in downtown Syracuse may run into a detour.
A water main break Monday afternoon, just before rush hour, forced city water department crews to detour northbound traffic from South Salina Street onto Jefferson Street.
The water main break happened in the 300 block of S. Salina St.
Muddy water could be seen gushing from the street near Rainbow clothing store. The water main break also is in the same block as the Landmark Theatre.
City water department employees said shortly before 4 p.m. that the northbound lane of the 300 block of S. Salina St. will remain closed for at least a couple hours.
Check back for updates.
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SOMERVILLE, Tenn. — Law enforcement is on the scene of an officer-involved shooting in Somerville.
It happened in the 500 block of Woodbridge Road.
It’s unclear at this time what happened to lead to the shooting or whether the shooting was fatal. We’re working to learn more information.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said it is handling the case.
If you find yourself a little tipsy today and unable to drive, your last resort home may be AAA!
NBC 5 reports AAA will activate it's "Tipsy Tow" service 6pm TODAY - 6am TOMORROW/Thursday, as a last resort tow, with a 10 mile limit.
Bartenders, party hosts, drivers or passengers can call 1-800-AAA-HELP or 1-800-222-4357 to request a "Tipsy Tow."
Again, this is a LAST RESORT provision, ONLY up to 10 miles, and higher mileage will require discussion with the driver and tow truck contractor.
AAA memberships are NOT required, and AAA will only take you to your home or a hotel where you are a registered guest.
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BARCELONA, Spain — A member of Catalonia's separatist-led government has called for a "cease-fire" with Spain to decrease tensions after a disputed referendum on independence by the prosperous region.
Santi Vila, Catalonia's regional chief for business, told Cadena SER Radio late Friday that he's pushing for "a new opportunity for dialogue" under "a cease-fire" with Spanish authorities.
Vila says he is against Catalonia unilaterally declaring independence at this moment and wants to see a committee of experts from both sides be created to work toward a solution to the political crisis.
Parkland shooting survivors Cameron Kasky and David Hogg are reportedly going to prom together.
On Monday, Kasky shared a Tweet of himself smiling and embracing Hogg with the caption “Prom 2018.”
The Marjory Stoneman Douglas High students have been among the most visible survivors of the Feb. 14 mass school shooting. Hogg, a senior, and Kasky, a junior, have appeared together in interviews advocating for gun control and school safety. They also helped organize the “March For Our Lives’’ rally in Washington, D.C. last month.
The school’s senior class is organizing an “over the top” prom at the Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort. The prom will be both romantic and glamorous while paying tribute to the students who lost their lives Feb. 14. There will be a memorial near the entrance of the prom’s ballroom.
Reactions to Kasky and Hogg’s prom Tweet have been mostly positive.
A group was seen aboard a hot pink flamingo-shaped inflatable raft, floating down the Los Angeles River on Monday.The group of three appeared to lounge on the raft, which was seen floating in the Boyle Heights area around 1 p.m., then making its way into the Vernon area.Law enforcement officials eventually approached the three individuals, who got off the raft and pulled it off to the side of the river. Officials were seen speaking to the three and handing them what appeared to be tickets.Meantime, other law enforcement officials were seen looking through the contents inside the inflatable flamingo.The group then deflated the raft, stuffed it into a bag, loaded it into a car and left the area.
April 20 Briggs & Stratton Corp
* Briggs & Stratton corporation reports fiscal 2017 third quarter results
* Q3 earnings per share $0.83
* Q3 sales $597 million versus I/B/E/S view $617 million
* Q3 earnings per share view $0.82 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Sees fy 2017 sales $1.86 billion to $1.9 billion
* Our outlook for fiscal 2017 remains unchanged from previous guidance
* Briggs & Stratton Corp sees 2017 capital expenditures to be $80 million to $90 million
* Briggs & Stratton Corp - fiscal 2017 operating margins are expected to be approximately 5.5% to 5.8%
* Briggs & Stratton Corp 2017 net income is expected to be in a range of $57 million to $64 million or $1.31 to $1.46 per diluted share
* Fy2017 revenue view $1.86 billion -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Fy2017 earnings per share view $1.37 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
To the untrained eye, there's nothing remarkable about the A44 autobahn in central Germany, the motorway that links the industrial and heavily-populated Rhine-Ruhr region to the country's heartland. However, near the small town of Buren the road, ever so subtly, begins to change to serve its secret - and chilling - second purpose.
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From the easily accessible online material which lured in the Finsbury Park killer, to the dangers posed by predators, the world of social media is changing so rapidly. It’s leaving government and regulators struggling to catch up.
Today a leading children’s charity criticised ministers for failing to carry out half of its recommendations to improve online safety for children, a decade after they were published. And, says the NSPCC, many of the changes which have been made are already out of date.
Sir Mo Farah wants to be known as “Mohamed” when he starts the next chapter of his career.
The 34-year-old claimed a silver medal in his last track championship race in London, finishing behind Ethiopia’s Muktar Edris in the 5,000 metres on Saturday night.
Sir Mo Farah´s golden moments.
Farah is now switching his focus to road racing and wants it to be a fresh start, with the four-time world champion ditching “Mo” to become known as “Mohamed”.
He said: “My road name is Mohamed. I just feel like Mo is done. I need to forget about what I’ve achieved and what I’ve done.”
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Fox News radio host, Todd Starnes, is making his way back to Oklahoma this spring. Bartlesville's Oklahoma Wesleyan University will host a book launch reception Wednesday, March 8th for Starnes latest book, The Deplorables’ Guide to Making America Great Again.
Oklahoma Wesleyan President, Dr. Everett Piper says the university is honored to host Todd Starnes again. Piper says Starnes is a tireless spokesman for religious and intellectual freedom and his voice needs to be heard!
Starnes is the host of Fox News and Commentary, heard daily on the Fox News Radio network and AM 1400, KWON. Starnes has covered a number of high-profile stories throughout his journalism career. It has taken him from Wall Street to the White House.
The book launch reception will be held at the Tulsa Summit Club at 7 o'clock on the evening of March 8th. If you're interested in attending, RSVP online at www.OKWU.edu/starnes.
Portugal: 4 persons confirmed dead in Air crash
Four people aboard a Swiss-registered light aircraft died when it crashed into a supermarket warehouse in the Lisbon suburbs on Monday, investigators said. “There are four dead, the pilot and his three passengers,” a spokesman for Portugal’s Office of Prevention and Investigation of Aeronautical Accidents told AFP, saying further details about the incident and the fatalities …
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Hillary Clinton grew irritated during a recent PBS interview when she was asked about her husband’s infamous tarmac meeting last year with then-Attorney General Loretta Lynch, saying she does not buy the notion that it was a costly error.
Bill Clinton and Lynch privately met last summer on her airplane in the midst of the federal investigation into Clinton’s private email server use. The two claimed the meeting was innocuous, but the summit raised concerns about the impartiality of the Justice Department.
PBS host Judy Woodruff noted then-FBI Director James Comey’s testimony that the tarmac meeting made him believe the Justice Department could not “credibly complete” the investigation, starting the chain of events that ultimately led to his late-October letter to Congress reopening the email probe. – READ MORE
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Marcus Mariota carries high expectations for the 2017 season. Some players will meet those expectations, others will fall far short. Here are 25 players who will meet the expectations or fail to live up to the hype in 2017.
March 31 National United Resources Holdings Ltd
* Non-fulfillment of profit guarantee in respect of acquisition of 70% equity interest in million fortune international investment
* Failure to meet profit guarantee will not pose material adverse impact on financial position & business operation of group
* Co has received confirmation letter issued by auditors appointed by company, ratifying that actual profit was hk$15 million
* Guaranteed profit of hk$45 million has not been met Source text ( bit.ly/2oGyEjc ) Further company coverage: (bangalore.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com)
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Scientists at the Natural History Museum are looking to see how microplastics are entering the seal population in the Thames Estuary.
Their research has already shown that up to 75% of fish in the estuary contain tiny bits of plastic and they want to find out how the items enter the food chain.
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All 13 applicants were interviewed Monday afternoon. (Source: WAVE 3 News)
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - A marathon job interview took place Monday for the open District 21 Metro Council seat.
Council members interviewed all 13 applicants vying for the seat previously held by Dan Johnson.
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It took more than three hours.
Under state law, Metro Council is required to select a qualified person to fill the vacant position within 30 days. The deadline for Metro Council action is December 17, 2017.
The council will vote to appoint one of the candidates at Thursday's meeting - Dec. 14.
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April 3 Factset Research Systems Inc:
* Factset completes acquisition of Interactive Data Managed Solutions, wealth management solutions provider
* Factset Research Systems Inc- IDMS is expected to be accretive by $0.03 to adjusted diluted EPS for FactSet's fiscal 2017
* Factset - IDMS is expected to be accretive by $0.03 to adjusted diluted eps for FactSet's fiscal 2017
* FactSet- IDMS is expected to add approximately $10 million in q3 revenues
* FactSet - Q3 2017 adjusted diluted eps is now expected to be in range of $1.81 and $1.87
* FactSet - gaap diluted eps is now expected to be in range of $1.68 and $1.74 for q3 2017
* FactSet - Q3 revenues are now expected to be in range of $311 million and $317 million
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Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont and the Rev. William Barber II took part in a discussion at Duke University on Thursday, April 19, 2018. Travis Long
A $10 million mixed-use development project is quickly coming out of the ground in Ocean Springs.
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ELECTION candidates for the Bedhampton ward in Havant will run a virtual hustings.
Labour’s Sheree Earnshaw, the Conservatives’ Gary Robinson and the Liberal Democrats’ Philippa Gray have agreed to take part in an email Q&A, ahead of the local elections on Thursday, May 3.
Voters’ questions must be sent to ifairley496@gmail.com before April 27 and will be answered at bedhamptonvillage.com on April 30.
Candidates’ statements can be read on the site now.
MADISON (WKOW) -- The severity of the flu season is one reason there's a shortage of I-V bags.
A new survey released Friday by the Wisconsin Hospital Association shows a majority of medical facilities are having to conserve their supplies.
A small percentage are close to rescheduling procedures or transferring patients.
But so far, there has been no impact to patients.
the main impact has been on staff. staff have to adjust their work flows and maybe do things in ways that aren't as efficient as they were in the past. so staff are stretched but patient care has not suffered," said UW Health pharmacy manager Philip Trapskin.
Some facilities have tried to conserve I-V's by using alternative fluids or giving medications to patients with a syringe instead of an I-V.
A military helicopter crashed on a Maryland golf course on Monday, killing one person and seriously injuring two, according to a service that monitors emergency broadcasts. The helicopter went down at the Breton Bay Golf and Country Club in St. Mary's County, southeast of Washington, according to a secretary at the golf course who declined to give further details or her name.
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The sunny, warm and humid weather will persist through Thursday.
Environment Canada predicts a high of 34 Celsius, a Humidex of 40 and a UV index of 9 or very high on Wednesday.
Tonight: Clear with an expected overnight low of 24 C.
Don’t forget to submit your photos of Montreal via Facebook, Twitter and Instagram by tagging them with #ThisMtl. We’ll feature one per day right here in the morning file. Today’s photo was posted on Instagram by @remsdevoiron.
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Should librarians and other city staff be able to administer naloxone if they see someone overdosing?
FORT MYERS, Fla. Medicare cards are getting a new and safer look.
Watch the video to see what’s new, and the precautions when the new cards start to come out.
Featured Pet Bun Bun is as cute as can be. The 10-month-old is made of sugar, spice, and everything nice, but has been with us for a spell, and would greatly benefit from a hoppy family to call his own.
This star of the Society will need a home that can commit to having Bun Bun’s needs met and is ready to dole out attention galore. This little guy is well worth a visit — come in today. #A519938. Contact The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County, (253) 383-2733 for more information.
LONDON — A man who drove a van into worshippers near a London mosque, killing one man and injuring a dozen others, was sentenced Friday to at least 43 years in prison for what a judge called a crime driven by "malevolent hatred."
Judge Bobbie Cheema-Grubb said Darren Osborne's mind was "poisoned" by far-right ideas before the June 2017 attack targeting Muslims and that he had shown no signs of remorse.
"Your mindset became one of malevolent hatred," the judge told the prisoner in the dock at Woolwich Crown Court. "This was a terrorist attack. You intended to kill."
She sentenced Osborne, 48, to life with no chance of parole for 43 years, saying "the court has seen no evidence that the danger you present has lessened."
NEITI urged the President to issue an Executive Order making beneficial ownership disclosure mandatory by extractive industries
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President Donald Trump on Tuesday made a show of flicking dandruff from the suit collar of visiting French President Emmanuel Macron, saying it was a sign of the two leaders' "very special relationship."
Trump made the surprise gesture as Macron, the first foreign leader to be honored with a state visit in Washington since Trump took office 15 months ago, stood at his side for a photo opportunity in the White House's Oval Office.
"We have a very special relationship, in fact I'll get that little piece of dandruff off... We have to make him perfect, he is perfect," Trump said to a laughing Macron.
New appointment in PASHA Bank’s Turkish subsidiary
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Baku, Azerbaijan, Oct. 6
By Anvar Mammadov – Trend:
Ugur Koc has been appointed deputy director general of PASHA Yatirim Bankasi AS, a subsidiary of Azerbaijan’s PASHA Bank OJSC in Turkey, the subsidiary’s website said.
Thus, the number of deputies of Cenk Eynehan, director general of PASHA Yatirim Bankasi, has reached three. In addition to Ugur Koc, Ali Ihsan Tokkuzun and Ayse Hale Yildirim are also deputy directors general at PASHA Yatirim Bankasi.
Turkey’s Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency (BDDK) approved PASHA Bank's purchasing a 79.9 percent share in TAIB Bank, which was renamed to PASHA Yatirim Bankasi, on Dec. 29, 2014. Later, PASHA Bank increased its stake to 99.9 percent.
PASHA Bank is a leading corporate bank in Azerbaijan. The bank, founded in 2007, renders a range of corporate banking services, including issuance of loans, operations in the securities market, assets management, and treasury services.
Corcino agreed to a minor-league contract with the Dodgers.
After starting in High-A Rancho Cucamonga, Corcino worked his way to Double-A Tennessee, where he struggled in only 16 innings of work. The 27-year-old had one brief stint in the majors back in 2014 with the Reds, although it appears unlikely that he will make his way back at this rate. He will mainly provide organizational depth for the Dodgers.
Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday issued a thunderstorm and lightning warning for 18 districts in Odisha.
In the wake of 280 deaths due to lightning in the state, the IMD alerted people of these districts to stay indoors and take shelter in buildings and other safe locations as a precautionary measure.
Earlier on Sunday, IMD issued the warning for Mayurbhanj, Balasore, Keonjhar, Bhadrak, Kendrapara, Jagatsinghpur, Ganjam and Rayagada.
Meanwhile, 1.5 lakh lightning awareness posters were distributed for generating awareness on lightning in the state, said an official in Special Relief Commissioner’s office.
Notably, total 280 people, including 27 children, have lost their lives in Odisha after being struck by lightning since April this year, said the SRC office.
Michelle Mone shows off her eye-popping bust and tiny waist in maxi dress as she celebrates first Valentine's with billionaire beau Douglas Barrowman in St Barts Yet Michelle Mone appears to have truly healed from the hurt, caused by her split from husband Michael in 2011, as she was spotted soaking up the sun during a blissful Valentine's break to St. Barts on Tuesday. The 45-year-old lingerie tycoon looked sensational as she slipped into a bust enhancing maxi dress while wishing her 24,500 Instagram followers a happy Valentine's Day as she appeared to live it up with her billionaire boyfriend Douglas Barrowman.
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Manchester United are close to signing Fred, the Brazilian midfielder who plays for Shakhtar Donetsk.
MEN Sport understands United are in the final stages of negotiations with Shakhtar and do not expect there to be any complications in getting the deal over the line. The deal is likely cost United £52.5million including add-ons.
Another player who could join United is the Porto right-back Diogo Dalot.
Scouts have monitored the 19-year-old this season and United are expected to seal the youngster's signature before trying to reach a deal for Alex Sandro, the Juventus left-back. Sandro is high on Jose Mourinho's summer wishlist as he looks to bring in a world-class left-back capable of seamlessly slotting into the side next season.
United are likely to be linked with plenty of other players from around the world today so stick with us all day as we bring you the latest transfer news live.
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Embattled Nigerian senator, Dino Melaye shocked security officials who were conveying him to the country’s Kogi state to face charges, as he reportedly jumped off the vehicle that he was being conveyed in, took to his heels and vanished into the woods.
The Kogi West lawmaker has been having issues with the oil-rich West African country’s security officials recently.
He was forcibly disembarked from a flight at the airport on his way to Morocco last week without any warrant.
On Monday, Dino Melaye’s house was besieged by about 80 armed policemen until early hours of today.
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It is not immediately clear what offences the lawmaker is suspected to have committed.
Reports suggest that he got severely injured as a result of the dangerous escape and has been taken to the hospital for treatment.
Earlier reports supported by photos showed the honourable lawmaker sitting on the floor while resisting arrest.
More details soon.
If you weren't trying to cross the U.S. 90 or La. 182 bridges Friday, the rare 2- to 3-inch snowfall was a lot of fun. Here are photos submitted by our readers.
Not many of them came in with identification, so feel free to post caption information.
Thanks to everyone who submitted pictures.
What community rating means is that no one in a given community can be charged more for the same policy because of age, gender, health status or occupation. If the community rating requirement is deep-sixed, insurance companies will once again be able to charge people in their 40s, 50s and early 60s far more than they can today.
PARIS (AP) — The Michelin guide has allowed a three-star chef to withdraw his restaurant from its prestigious listings.
Sebastien Bras had announced in September that he didn't want Le Suquet restaurant in southern France to figure in the guide anymore because of the huge pressure involved.
Michelin said on Tuesday it granted Bras' request, and that his restaurant wouldn't be listed in the 2018 edition of the guide.
In a statement to The Associated Press, Bras praised Michelin for the move and said he would still be seeking "excellence."
There have been other cases of chefs giving up their three-stars, the highest recognition in the world of fine dining. In 2005, the late Alain Senderens rejected his stars when transforming the Parisian temple of gastronomy Lucas Carton into a lower-priced establishment.
JOHANNESBURG (AP) - Parents in South Africa's economic hub of Johannesburg have been asked to keep their children at home from school "for their own safety" after a protest by minibus taxi drivers turned violent.
The drivers protesting the high price of their vehicles threatened motorists and blocked highways Thursday, causing massive gridlock. Police said some of the vehicles had been hijacked by taxi drivers.
Passengers concerned about missing flights were seen wheeling their luggage along a highway to O.R. Tambo International Airport as hundreds of minibus taxis blocked traffic.
Motorists have reported violence. South Africa's Automobile Association has warned drivers in the city to be vigilant and remain calm if threatened.
The South African National Taxi Council calls the high monthly payments on the vehicles it uses "simply unaffordable."
Journalist, author and educator Warren Watson, a former managing editor at the Portland Press Herald who helped oversee a major redesign of the newspaper, died Sunday of pneumonia and complications related to diabetes, according to his former wife. He was 67.
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This tactical analysis of a Mario and Sonic football match is too good to miss
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Whether it’s Monday Night Football or an online blog, tactical analysis of the beautiful game is as popular as ever right now, but have you ever seen it applied like this?
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U.K. workers see spending power hit, raising pressure on May
British workers are suffering from an increasingly tight squeeze in their spending power, data showed Wednesday, adding to concerns about a slowdown in the world's fifth-biggest economy and to the challenges for a weakened Prime Minister Theresa May. A fall of 0.4 percent in wage growth in the three months to April, when adjusted for inflation, represented the biggest loss of real earnings for households since 2014, even as a joint record high proportion of people in Britain are in work.
It expects wages to rise by 2 percent this year and pick up in 2018 and 2019, something many economists now say looks optimistic.
Economists focused on the weak wage data. In nominal terms, wages grew at the slowest pace since February 2016, rising an annual 2.1 percent in the three months to April and slowing from 2.3 percent in the first quarter.
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The Nike Kobe AD Mid drops in a pack of five, with specific monochromatic pairs that represent Kobe’s obsession with greatness.
Bryant didn’t take any shortcuts in becoming a five-time NBA champ. He relentlessly worked on his game, maintaining peak physical shape for 20 years. He’s a bookworm and he’s also very curious, always wanting to gain the mental advantage over everyone. He’s studied color psychology in the last few years. He associates certain words with certain colors. According to Nike:
Purple represents overcoming challenges and setting fresh goals.
Red is acknowledged as a symbol of passion.
Yellow and positivity go hand in hand.
Grey represents calm neutrality.
Blue relays dependability and trust.
The upcoming Kobe AD Mid pack is built with a thin upper and a combination of Lunarlon foam and Zoom Air cushioning. It’s available on August 24, aka Mamba Day.
Photos courtesy of Nike
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) – Twins delivered 10 minutes apart at an Arizona hospital over the New Year’s weekend have different birth years.
Phoenix TV station KNXV-TV reports that parents Holly and Brandon Shay welcomed their first son, Sawyer, into the world at 11:51 p.m. Saturday at Banner Hospital.
Their second son, Everett, arrived one minute after midnight on Sunday.
The father joked that Sawyer will tease his brother about being the older sibling.
The same thing happened over the weekend in San Diego.
Twin girls born at Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns were delivered at 11:56 p.m. Saturday and at midnight on Sunday.
The Three Lions scored their first knockout win in 12 years as Eric Dier calmly slotted a near left-hand corner kick, pushing England out in front at 4-3.
Moments earlier, Jordan Pickford pulled out an incredible save by swatting away Carlos Bacca’s ball with his left hand.
England coach Gareth Southgate, whose saved penalty in the 1996 semi-finals sent England home, called the win "fantastic" and “deserved”.
He was not the only one celebrating the win. Former England striker Gary Lineker tweeted: "Football. There is nothing like it. Nothing."
× No one hurt after fire at homeless encampment
SEATTLE- A homeless encampment caught fire early Saturday morning.
Fire crews responded to the camp between I-5 North and I-90 Eastbound.
The Seattle Fire Department says three to four tents were destroyed by the fire.
The fire was more intense because of woody pallets and propane tanks that had vented.
It took firefighters about an hour to extinguish the flames.
No one was hurt.
Six Mix-A-Lot, the rapper who's known best for the song "Baby Got Back," is among the early list of entertainers booked for The Boathouse's 2018 Summer Concert Series, according to a post on the bar and grill's Facebook page. Jason Lee jlee@thesunnews.com
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Holwell Sports FC are looking for a manager and assistant for their reserve team for the forthcoming season.
The club is also looking for new players to strengthen the team ahead of their next campaign in Senior League Division One.
For information on training times and management interests, call the club secretary on 07910 879919.
* Holwell’s first team have added an extra friendly as they build up to their first season in the United Counties League.
Andy Gray’s side began their pre-season training on Saturday and will travel to Wreake Valley Academy, in Syston, on Saturday, July 21 to play Barrow Town on the 4G pitch (kick-off 2pm).
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Lindelof became Jose Mourinho's first signing of the summer window yesterday when he signed for a fee worth £30.8million and he put pen to paper on a four-year contract after passing a medical at the club's Carrington training complex.
The fee is expected to rise to £40m once add-ons are taken into account.
And according to the Daily Mirror, Vasteras will profit from the transfer.
Lindelof originally played for them before deciding to up sticks and to join Benfica in 2011.
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NEW YORK -- Pop star Madonna has lost her battle to prevent an auction of her personal items, including a love letter from her ex-boyfriend, the late rapper Tupac Shakur, a pair of worn panties and a hairbrush containing her hair.
Last year, a judge ordered Gotta Have It! Collectibles to pull the items from its impending rock 'n' roll-themed auction after the Material Girl sought an emergency court order.
In a decision revealed Monday, the judge dismissed the case on grounds the statute of limitations to recover the items had passed.
The auction house told The New York Times it had done due diligence on the items and was confident Madonna had no claim.
The company says the auction will be in July.
Starting bid for the Tupac letter is $100,000.
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JOPLIN, Mo. - We're joined now by Hank Rotten Jr. with his Four-State Concert Calendar.
It's the start of a new week and I hope that my post from Friday was enough to tide you over the Easter holiday. If you're feeling a bit sluggish today, then maybe some of these apps will help jazz you up as the day begins to wind down. Both free and cheap apps are below for your perusal.
And as always, the free apps will remain in your library unless you uninstall them within the Play Store's refund window. It's just like buying an app in that regard. And the time remaining on the sales are accurate at the time of this writing.
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WASHINGTON—The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a new government process for challenging the validity of patents, cementing a method that technology companies have used to knock out patent protections for more than a thousand claimed inventions.
The court, in a 7-2 ruling written by Justice Clarence Thomas, affirmed the constitutionality of the new process, created by Congress in 2011 to offer a quicker and cheaper process for challenging patents before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, instead of going to court.
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Thomas Markle I Never Asked My Daughter For Money
Thomas Markle Never Asked Meghan For Money Ahead of Royal Wedding
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Meghan Markle's dad, Thomas, has never asked his daughter for money -- despite reports -- because he says he leads a frugal life by choice and doesn't need extra cash.
Thomas is shooting down reports that, in the weeks before his daughter's lavish royal wedding, he reached out to Meghan for money on at least two occasions and Meghan refused to help him out.
Thomas tells us the rumor is "just plain bulls***" despite outlets repeatedly pushing the story. He says he's got a decent retirement fund and doesn't need his daughter's help when it comes to money, but if he did he knows Meghan would help him out.
Thomas says money has never been a topic of conversation between the two. Neither brings it up when they talk.
As for his health ... he says he's been resting a lot since his heart surgery and will be going to his 2-week follow-up appointment next week.
Garrett (ankle) won't carry an injury designation heading into Sunday's game against the Jets.
The Browns limited Garrett's practice participation all week, but with the No. 1 overall pick enduring no setbacks with his ankle during that time, he'll be cleared to make his long-awaited NFL debut this weekend. Don't be surprised if Garrett's snap count is a bit limited Sunday as a result of the extended layoff, but assuming his health prevails, he should take on a three-down role and emerge as the team's top pass-rushing threat before long.
Hayley Malsom, 21, bought copies of The Goblet of Fire, The Order of the Phoenix, and the Half Blood Prince from a local charity shop for £9.
The superfan had no idea she had picked up the rare copies of the books until she got home.
She said: “As far as I'm aware the staff in the charity shop are unaware that they are first editions as I obviously didn't realise until later that day.
"I haven't had mine valued but after a quick Google I did see that one went for around £60,000."
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The Bills are almost done signing their 2018 draft picks.
The team announced that they have agreed to a four-year contract with third-round pick Harrison Phillips on Wednesday. Getting the defensive tackle under contract leaves them with seven of eight picks signed and only first-round quarterback Josh Allen to go before every deal is done.
Phillips led Stanford and all FBS defensive linemen in tackles last season with 103. Phillips made 17 of those tackles for losses and added 7.5 sacks on his way to a spot on the All Pac-12 first-team and All-American third team.
The Bills also signed Star Lotulelei and Tenny Palepoi at defensive tackle and re-signed Kyle Williams for a 13th season in Buffalo. Adolphus Washington rounds out the group that will vie with Phillips for playing time during his rookie season.
In this Tuesday, June 13, 2017 photo, Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Marcell Dareus, right, prepares to throw out the ceremonial first pitch at the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons minor league baseball game in Buffalo, N.Y.. He is joined by Bisons general manager Michael Buczkowski. The Bisons honored the Bills player by hosting a “Marcell Dareus Night,” in which he donated $2,500 to the Boys and Girls Club of Buffalo and also hosted about 100 children to watch the game from the stands. John Wawrow AP Photo
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Adex Mining Inc:
* ADEX MINING INC - NOT AWARE OF ANY MATERIAL CHANGE IN OPERATIONS THAT WOULD ACCOUNT FOR RECENT TRADING MOVEMENTS IN CO‘S COMMON SHARES Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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We have got a holiday treat for you tonight! Chicago a cappella join Justin in Studio 435 to chat about what makes Chicago a cappella stand out, the importance of finding unique arrangements, the stylistic flexibility of the ensemble, how the ensemble spices up traditional material, the discipline needed to remain at the top of their game and their upcoming performances this month. We also hear great versions of “Glory to the Newborn King,” “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen,” “Huron Carol” and “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.”
Follow Justin on Twitter and give him a like on Facebook. The Download with Justin Kaufmann airs Monday through Friday from 7 pm. to 11 pm on @WGNRadio
Lib Dem leader quits, says can't lead party and be a Christian
LONDON Tim Farron, the leader of the pro-European Union Liberal Democrat Party, resigned on Wednesday saying questions about his Christian faith ahead of last week's election meant he felt it was impossible to continue in the role.
April 6 Wecast Network Inc
* Wecast Network- on March 31, co through PRC unit entered into equity agreement with Shanghai Pulse Consulting Co Ltd - SEC filing
* Wecast Network - pursuant to agreement, SVG WFOE sold, at cost, its entire 5.88 pct equity stake in Guizhou Sun Seven Stars Technology Trading Platform Ltd
* Wecast Network - will not recognize any profit or loss on transaction to sell equity stake in Guizhou Sun Seven Stars Technology Trading Platform Ltd
* Wecast Network - will still have access to RMB 80 million that was previously raised for GZ for purpose of cost reimbursement and other uses - SEC filing Source text: (bit.ly/2nIAhMr) Further company coverage:
May 2 Enzymotec Ltd:
* Vaya Pharma announces availability of new three-month bottles of its prescription medical foods Vayarin and Vayacog
* Vaya Pharma -three-month bottles of Vayarin and Vayacog are available through Vaya direct for $148.50 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Farmington Gardens (999 Farmington Ave., Farmington) hosts the first Taste of Farmington event on April 27 at 6 p.m., featuring fine food, wine, beer and cocktail samples from more than 25 local restaurants, mixologists and breweries.
Participants include Cure, Apricots, 4 Eat and Drink, Taprock Beer Bar & Refuge, Max a Mia, Millwright’s, The North House, Cugino’s, Wood-n-Tap, Greenhouse Cafe & Tavern, Sub Edge Farm, Clark Farms at Bushy Hill Orchard, Cakegypsy and much more.
All profits will benefit The Farmington Food Pantry. Cost is $50. curerestaurantct.com/taste-of-farmington.
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The Anzac Day march on King William Street on Apr 25, 1944. This image shows the 2/43th battalion. Picture: News Corp Australia
Feb 14 Kencana Agri Ltd
* Group expects to report a consolidated net loss for year ended December 31, 2016
* Loss for year ended December 31, 2016 mainly due to lower production caused by very dry weather affecting first half of year Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Puerto Rico Premium Outlets’ management announced additional stores that have opened at the center bringing the count of stores currently open to 23.
The complete list of stores now open includes: Adidas, Puma Outlet, Guess Factory Store, Tommy Hilfiger, Lacoste, Aldo, PacSun, Toys R Us, Maidenform, Novus, Rojo’s Collection, Bakers, Journeys, Claro, Robert Wayne. Journeys Kidz, Kokomo, Aliss, Forever Crystals, The Beauty Outlet, 579, Kress, and GNC.
The center will continue to operate from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. from Monday through Sunday during the holidays. Customers will also be able to purchase Simon Gift Cards available at the administration office, located at the Food Court building.
Additional stores are expected to open in the upcoming weeks. More details about new stores reopening will be available at the center’s website and social media platforms such as Facebook.
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Google defends Gmail privacy, Amazon kicks off Prime Day deals In today's top stories, Google stands by its Gmail privacy policy, Amazon gears up for Prime Day and rumours surface of a new Netflix subscription tier.
The public enjoyed the first night of a free summer concert series called "Blues at the Beach" at Pascagoula Beach Park Friday night. Amy Chenoweth with Emerge Pascagoula says her organization hand-picked which bands would play in the series after hearing and liking each one.
Start the conversation, or Read more at WLOX-TV Biloxi.
April 24 (Reuters) - Zhongyuan Special Steel Co Ltd :
* SAYS IT PLANS TO ACQUIRE 64.5 PERCENT STAKE IN COFCO INVESTMENT FIRM FOR AN ESTIMATED 21.2 BILLION YUAN ($3.36 billion) VIA ASSETS SWAP, SHARE ISSUE
* SAYS IT PLANS TO PAY 19.5 BILLION YUAN FOR THE TRANSACTION VIA SHARE ISSUE Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2HU0XW9 Further company coverage: ($1 = 6.3070 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
MOSCOW (Sputnik) — According to the update, the investigation has concluded that the accident had been caused by one of the three composite overwrapped pressure vessels (COPVs) inside the second stage liquid oxygen tank failing.
“SpaceX is targeting return to flight from Vandenberg's Space Launch Complex 4E (SLC-4E) with the Iridium NEXT launch on January 8,” the company said in an update on the investigation into the September 1 “anomaly”.
The company also said it intends to make all launches previously scheduled for 2017.
On September 1, a SpaceX-built Falcon 9 rocket with a commercial satellite on board exploded during fueling on the launch pad at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.
Swedish police faced a hand grenade attack, youths firing rockets and throwing powerful bangers at them, and an axe attacker in an unusually busy New Year's Eve. "There has been a lot to do.
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QUETTA - A hand grenade attack in the provincial capital of Balochistan Monday killed one child and wounded the other two who were playing there. A police official said the unidentified miscreants on motorcycles threw a hand grenade in the premises of Shanties in Jinnah Town’s Barat village where three children were playing. A child Hussain Bakhsh was killed in the attack while two other injured children were immediately shifted to Civil Hospital Quetta where one child was in a serious condition, he added. The police are investigating the incident and were yet to determine the nature and intensity of the blast.
On Tuesday, June 14, the Coffee Break News crew brings you the latest Connecticut news, including a man shooting himself in a Milford park, a bank robbery in Darien and much more.
We also bring you the forecast and a Nutmeg Sports Update. Donald Eng will take a look back on this day in history.
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The Nation Media Group (NMG) chief executive officer, Joseph Muganda has resigned.
According to the NMG board, Mr Muganda will officially hand over office on January 31.
Upon his departure, the Group’s financial director, Stephen Gitagama will act in that position until the board recruits Mr Muganda’s suitable replacement.
Mr Muganda joined the company in July 2015 and has successfully presided over a business re-engineering strategy to position firmly on digital growth path.
“Mr Muganda has aggressively driven our product portfolio review, presided over a general restructuring and re-oriented the business to seize the opportunities presented by the digital disruption in the media sector,” said Mr Wilfred Kiboro, the NMG Group Chairman.
“He will leave a leaner, nimbler organization whose future commercial success is already evident in the positive trajectory of returns from the investments in digital initiatives. We wish him well in his future pursuits,” he added.
An early morning fire damaged a home in Burton, according to a news release Wednesday from the Burton Fire District.
Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Fire and Rescue also responded to the fire just after 5 a.m. on Hylanda Court.
When firefighters arrived, heavy black smoke was coming from the front door, the news release said.
“Every building is considered occupied until proven otherwise,” Battalion Chief David Grabenbauer said in the release. “At 5 a.m. we have to assume someone is inside asleep.”
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Fortunately, firefighters found that the home was unoccupied and there were no reported injuries, the release said.
The cause of the fire is under investigation, according to the release.
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HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – One person has been displaced after a fire in Lower Paxton Township, according to the Colonial Park Fire Company.
A press release says that firefighters were called just after midnight Friday morning to the 5300 block of Woodlawn Drive.
Firefighters say they found a car and carport on fire when they arrived.
They were able to control the fire and prevent it from spreading to the house, according to the press release.
Colonial Park Fire Company says the fire caused about $100,000 in damages.
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FILE - In this Feb. 13, 2016, file photo, people stand on the steps of the Supreme Court at sunset in Washington. President Donald Trump is making his first Supreme Court visit at a moment of high legal drama. The justices are weighing what to do with the president’s ban on travelers from six mostly Muslim countries. But the reason for his high court trip on June 15, 2017, is purely ceremonial, to mark Justice Neil Gorsuch’s ascension to the bench. Jon Elswick, file AP Photo
John Haddow and Anne Youngman look for bats sleeping in crevices in a fire place. Bats hibernate because they cant feed in the winter. Species unable to feed in winter time can either hibernate to conserve energy to survive the colder months, or they can migrate somewhere they can feed - like swallows and martins who feed on insects - and migrate to warmer climates where food supply is available
Photograph: Murdo Macleod for the Guardian
(Reuters) - One Jordanian citizen was among 10 people killed when a man drove a rental van into a Toronto crowd on Monday, an official at the Embassy of Jordan in Ottawa said on Tuesday.
“We can only confirm that a Jordanian citizen was among the deceased,” a woman at the embassy who would only give her name as Noor Kh, told Reuters, declining to give any details about the identity of the victim.
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Veterans Mike Callahan and Ken Mauer, along with first-timer David Guthrie, are among the 12 referees who have been selected to work the NBA Finals.
The league announced the group Wednesday.
Callahan has worked 19 games in the Finals and Mauer has worked 18. This will be the 15th Finals appearance for Callahan and the 13th for Mauer.
Other referees who will be on the floor during the Golden State-Cleveland series that starts Thursday are Tony Brothers, James Capers, Marc Davis, Scott Foster, John Goble, Ed Malloy, Jason Phillips, Derrick Stafford and Zach Zarba.
Guthrie is the only referee who will be making his Finals debut this year.
Eric Lewis and Tom Washington were selected as alternates.
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Ride-hail driver charged with raping passenger
BOSTON (AP) — A man who told police he drives for a ride-hailing company has been charged with raping a female passenger.
Boston police say 26-year-old Ranjan Thapa, of Everett, is scheduled to be arraigned Monday in Roxbury District Court.
Police say Thapa was pulled over by Northeastern University police at about 1 a.m. Sunday. He said he worked for a ride-hailing company and was taking a woman to her home.
University police noticed that the woman appeared to be in distress and may have been a victim of sexual assault so summoned city police.
The woman was taken to the hospital and after an investigation arrested Thapa.
Police did not say what company Thapa claimed to drive for.
It could not be determined if he has a lawyer.
SHARE COPY LINK Retired teacher and grandmother of Laurens County students has mixed feelings about the Board of Education's decision to allow some staff to carry weapons. Beau Cabell Beau Cabell
Retired teacher and grandmother of Laurens County students has mixed feelings about the Board of Education's decision to allow some staff to carry weapons. Beau Cabell Beau Cabell
LEE COUNTY, Ala. — An Opelika man is dead after a car crash Tuesday night.
Lee County Coroner Bill Harris says 54-year-old Alton Watson died from injuries he suffered from an accident that occurred in the 4300 block of Alabama Highway 169.
Harris says Watson died at Midtown Medical Center emergency room Wednesday morning at 3:45 after being airlifted. Watson suffered multiple blunt force impact injuries.
According to a release, Watson was a passenger in a car that was traveling north on Alabama Highway 169 when the car left the roadway and overturned, partially ejecting Watson from the vehicle. Watson was also not wearing a seat belt.
Alcohol, speed and drugs are suspected to be a factor in the accident.
The Lee County Coroner’s Office and Alabama State Troopers continue their investigation.
If, like me, your sex ed classes at school consisted of watching a tampon expand in a beaker and the classic banana-condom combo, then you probably still have a few holes in your education that even life experience can't fill.
Enter Shoreditch venue The Book Club, which is launching 'Sex Ed for Grown Ups' – a series of monthly sessions on anal sex, masculinity and pleasure positivity presented by scientists, performers and historians. First up on Feb 21 is 'Kissing, Cuddling and Pegging: Oh My!' – all of which definitely wasn't covered at Highbury Field School's sex ed lessons. Master Dominic will be demanding total concentration at a (fully clothed) BDSM workshop while Sophie Holloway plans to share some cunning tips to unlocking the female orgasm.
Oh, and you'll be pleased to know that there's homework.
Find out more about The Book Club's Pleasure Positivity sessions.
Discover all the adult-only fun to be had in London.
There’s a new world record and it was set by a St. Bernard in South Dakota. Mochi, also known as Mo, holds the Guinness World Records title for having the longest tongue on a dog.
According to Guinness World Records, Mochi’s tongue measures in at 7.31 inches. Mochi broke the previous record held by a male Pekingese, whose tongue was 4.5 inches.
How does your dogs tongue measure up?
Dec 12 (Reuters) - MS Autotech Co Ltd :
* Says it raised 28.27 billion won via rights issuance of 12.4 million shares of the company
Source text in Korean: goo.gl/9BPGYk
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Forval Corp
* Says it plans to repurchase up to 550,000 shares of its common stock via ToSTNeT-3 on Dec. 12, representing 2.2 percent of outstanding
* Share repurchase price is 813 yen per share, the closing price of Dec. 11, or 447.2 million yen in total
Source text in Japanese: goo.gl/mykg28
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
American Resort Management will open the Hampton by Hilton St. Albans in the spring with 84 guest rooms.
Start the conversation, or Read more at VermontGuides.com.
May 3 Iberdrola SA:
* Says that through its US unit, Avangrid Renewables, it has signed an agreement with Apple Energy, a unit of Apple, for long-term energy sale from the Montague wind farm in Oregon, the United States
* The 200 MW wind farm will be built between 2018 and 2020
* The planned investment in the facility amounts to $300 million
* Iberdrola will be the owner and operator of the wind farm and the energy generated during the next 20 years will be supplied to Apple
Source text: bit.ly/2qrcAxA
Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
Aug 11 (Reuters) - Avenue Therapeutics Inc
* Avenue Therapeutics reports second quarter 2017 financial results and recent corporate highlights
* Q2 loss per share $0.70 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
A website for the Brazilian president has been hacked, plastered with messages calling for the death penalty for legislators in a country where many are frustrated with public corruption. FILE - In this Dec. 7, 2016 file photo, Brazil's President Michel Temer arrives to take part in a ceremony at the Planalto Presidential Palace, in Brasilia, Brazil.
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – The board that runs South Carolina’s state-owned utility has picked a familiar name to lead the company as it continues to deal with a failed nuclear project.
The Santee Cooper Board of Directors selected James Brogdon Jr. to be the interim president and CEO of the utility Friday.
Brogdon worked for Santee Cooper for nearly a decade as a corporate lawyer and executive vice president before retiring in 2014. He also is a former Circuit Court judge.
Current Santee Cooper President and CEO Lonnie Carter announced his retirement in August after the utility and its majority partner in the nuclear project, South Carolina Electric & Gas, announced they were ending construction on two new nuclear reactors at the V.C. Summer plant.
The utilities spent nearly $10 billion on the project.
LEONI TWP. MI - U.S. 127 currently is closed in both directions between Page Avenue and South Street due to a crash.
NB & SB US-127 between Page Ave and South St
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The crash occurred around 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6.
There is no official report of injuries or details at this time, said Mike Jester, Blackman-Leoni Township Public Safety director.
Check MLive/Citizen Patriot for updates as more information becomes available.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - A football-themed celebration started early at Metro Animal Care and Control.
Adoption fees were waived all day on Saturday for all animals in honor of the first ever "Dog Bowl" on Animal Planet.
Most people have seen the Puppy Bowl, but this year, the Dog Bowl featured middle-aged and senior dogs. It aired on Saturday. Eight-year-old Bucky represented Metro Nashville in the televised furry football game.
Bucky has already been adopted, but officials said the game will hopefully help other rescue and shelter dogs find forever homes.
“Having these animals showcased on such a national level is getting them more face time, which gets them adopted,” said Tammy Jo Hallman, volunteer and events coordinator at MACC. “I know a lot of people fall for puppies, but these older dogs are just as great.”
Two dogs will represent Middle Tennessee in the Puppy Bowl on Sunday. One is from the Nashville Humane Association and another from Big Fluffy Dog Rescue.
Eight migrants complained that they had been beaten and robbed by Bulgarian policemen. Three Afghans and five Syrians were detained in Kirklareli under a preventive check of gendarmerie patrols in a village near Kirklareli. Reports Mediapool.
They are already in the center for temporary accommodation and extradition, according to BGS. During the interrogation, the men said that two days earlier they managed to penetrate the Bulgarian territory, but the Bulgarian police officers found them, beat them, took their mobile phones and their money. They then returned them to Turkey. The migrants were hiding all day in the woods when Turkish gendarmerie officers found them.
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America has some really cool stories that are heart warming.
Here are two that are a few days away: Shaun White and Lindsey Vonn.
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Look away, Stephen Belafonte!
As you know, Mel B is in a bitter divorce battle with her ex — but that doesn't mean she's not making room for love in her life!
We're hearing the Spice Girl has begun dating a Beverly Hills cop (an ode to her baby daddy, Eddie Murphy, perhaps??), and TMZ reports it's pretty serious!
Related: Comedian On AGT Describes Being Catfished Online!
The songstress' romance began a few months after her and Stephen split, and now they're even spending five to six nights a week together! Ooh la la!
These two lovebirds are keeping things pretty "low key" for the time being, but it sounds like Mel feels safer having the cop around. We don't blame her!
We'll be keeping our eyes on this blossoming pair!
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April 7 Samsonite International SA :
* Discloseable transaction in relation to acquisition of ebags, inc.
* Samsonite LLC and merger sub, both wholly-owned subsidiaries of company, entered into merger agreement with ebags and securityholders of ebags
* Deal for consideration of us$105.0 million
* Consideration will be settled by cash upon consummation of merger pursuant to merger agreement
* Samsonite LLC agreed to acquire all of outstanding equity interests of ebags
* Consideration will be settled by cash upon consummation of merger pursuant to merger agreement
* Acquisition is currently expected to be completed in q2 of 2017
* Consideration under merger agreement payable by purchaser will be financed by internal resources of company and company's revolving credit facility
* Financial return from acquisition is expected to meet investment criteria considered by company Source text : (bit.ly/2nJbaZK) Further company coverage:
The recent cancellation of Hong Kong Express flights has had a limited impact on outbound tourist groups.
Secretary for Commerce & Economic Development Edward Yau made the statement to the media today, saying he was very concerned about any practices that might jeopardise tourism.
"With our inter-bureau intervention, we are seeing a limited impact on tourist groups leaving Hong Kong."
Mr Yau added individual travellers are receiving help to get refunds or alternative flights.
"My bureau will continue to monitor the impact on tourism.
"My colleagues in civil aviation (and) the Transport & Housing Bureau will continue to look at (the) airline business as a whole."
On the number of visitor arrivals during the National Day Golden Week, Mr Yau said it rose slightly compared to last year.
He added a comprehensive plan to boost tourism will be implemented after the delivery of the Policy Address next week.
One diver assisting in the rescue effort, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the boys would need to carry out a two-hour underwater dive in order to reach the cave’s third chamber, where crews have established a makeshift command post stocked with food, oxygen and other equipment. From there it would be relatively less difficult to make their way back out of the cave the way they entered, officials say.
A Milwaukee mother, Amelia Di Stasio, is charged with killing her 4-yr-old autistic son by setting him on fire and bounding his hands.
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Eighteen stories below ground in Turkey's Cappadocia region, the ancient city of Derinkuyu remained hidden for centuries. The underground city was rediscovered in 1963 when a man knocked down a wall in his basement and stumbled across a hidden room. From there, an excavation revealed the impressive network of tunnels connecting ancient churches, schools and living quarters. In total, the city likely could have protected 20,000 people and their livestock from wars and natural disasters.
Hugh Jackman is out stumping for his long-awaited, forever in the works P.T. Barnum musical,, and because that's what Collider does they decided to ask him about the Fox/Disney deal. Say wha? Anyway, it's looking like we may see an announcement of its completion by Christmas time, and Jackman has some thoughts on it. Sadly, they don't include him coming back to play Wolverine.So definitive, dammit. Makes you miss the old Jackman who used to waffle back and forth about coming back to play Wolverine, and always he would end up popping claw one more time. Can we get that Jackman back, please? Because we've waited far too long for this merger to happen for us not to have the Wolverine we love fighting alongside Spider-Man, y'dig?
Concord Cox Mill’s Rechon “Leaky” Black scored 23 points with 11 rebounds, six assists and four steals in Friday’s conference championship-clinching 97-54 win over Concord Robinson. Davie Hinshaw dhinshaw@charlotteobserver.com
In October, a subadult male loggerhead turtle was found floating one mile off Holmes Beach and brought to Mote Marine Laboratory.
After 97 days, the turtle, named Sea Salt, was released back into the Gulf of Mexico off Lido Beach. When released on Feb. 3, Sea Salt was fitted with a satellite tag that will allow scientists to better understand how rehabbed turtles reorient in the wild. He can be tracked on seaturtle.org.
IRGC SAYS HARD ROCK SHUT DOWN WAS DUE TO SURVEILLANCE GLITCH
SIOUX CITY’S HARD ROCK CASINO GAMING FLOOR WAS BACK IN OPERATION SUNDAY AFTER GAMES WERE SHUT DOWN AROUND 12:30 SATURDAY AFTERNOON.
THE CASINO SAYS A TEMPORARY INTERRUPTION OF AN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SYSTEM OCCURRED.
BRIAN OHORILKO, ADMINISTRATOR OF IOWA’S RACING AND GAMING COMMISSION, SAYS THEY WERE QUICKLY INFORMED OF THE PROBLEM INVOLVING CASINO SURVEILLANCE:
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PATRONS WERE ASKED TO LEAVE THE GAMING FLOOR WHEN THE INTERRUPTION HAPPENED AND THE MACHINES AND TABLES DID NOT RESUME OPERATIONS FOR ABOUT 12 HOURS.
OHORILKO SAYS THE HARD ROCK STAFF DID A GOOD JOB SECURING THE GAMING FLOOR AND DEALING WITH THE PROBLEM:
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OHORILKO SAYS THE TIMING WAS UNFORTUNATE IN THAT IT HAPPENED ON A SATURDAY DURING A BUSY TIME AT THE CASINO.
THE HARD ROCK’S HOTEL AND RESTAURANTS CONTINUED OPERATIONS AS NORMAL.
Mary Ann Orlando passed away in Walnut Creek, Californian on June 18, 2018 at the age of 94 years.
Family and friends will gather at Immaculate Conception Church in Tres Pinos, California, on Saturday, June 23, 2018 at 09:00am for a Mass of the Resurrection.
Entombment will follow at Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum.
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For the first time in 15 years, a litter of Arctic wolf pups has been born at the Toronto Zoo — and they're starting to get curious.
A video posted by zoo staff on Wednesday shows at least six blurry-eyed pups peak their heads of the den while first-time mom, Dora, wearily keeps watch.
The pups will not fully emerge from their den, other than for short periods of time, until eight to 12 weeks after they are born, said Toronto Zoo spokesperson Amanda Chambers.
Due to these sporadic outside trips, the zoo says it can't confirm how many pups were born or exactly how old they are at this time.
A second wolf, named Aunt Vera, is allowed in to babysit the litter, while the father, Imiq, patrols the perimeter of the den.
In a news release, the zoo asked eager visitors for their patience while the pups acclimatize to the world, and to keep their voices down "during this sensitive time."
EUR/KRW is currently trading around 1,258 mark.
Pair made intraday high at 1,258 and low at 1,252 levels.
Intraday bias remains bullish till the time pair holds key support at 1,247 marks.
A sustained close above 1,253 will take the parity higher towards key resistances around 1,262, 1,269, 1,274, 1,287 and 1,304 marks respectively.
On the other side, a daily close below 1,253 will drag the parity down towards key supports around 1,247, 1,234, 1,225, 1,218, 1,207, 1,200, 1,194 and 1,189 marks respectively.
Important to note here that 20D, 30D and 55D EMA heads up and confirms the bullish trend in a daily chart.
Seoul shares open up 0.03 pct at 2373.36.
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The opening episode to season three might end up being a bit of a Rorschach test for viewers. Is Kelly a force of nature, a perfectionist unstoppably pursuing a dream? Or is there something vaguely unhealthy about her determination to recreate – at any cost — a fleeting moment from her childhood?
Kelly, husband Joe, and their six kids are building a faux-Victorian villa on one of the North Island's many green hills, desperately trying to conjure a sense of history in the process. But are atmosphere and memory really something you can buy or build?
Authorities say an Ohio man has been charged criminally after using Facebook Live to record a beating.
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The Marion Star reports 30-year-old Thomas Patton, of Marion, was indicted Wednesday on one count of felonious assault.
Marion police say Patton was arrested after officers found video posts on his Facebook page that included the beating and one in which he says he'd punch the first person he saw walking down the street.
Police say officers responded Sept. 20 to a call about a 21-year-old man who said he'd been assaulted by a stranger. An affidavit says the man was punched in the face several times and received treatment for a broken nose.
Police say Patton admitted to the assault after being arrested.
Court records don't indicate whether Patton has an attorney.
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BRIEF-Shandong Lukang Pharmaceutical says dividend payment date on June 22
* Says it will pay a cash dividend of 0.02 yuan per share (before tax) for 2016 to shareholders of record on June 21
Critically acclaimed singer-songwriter Amos Lee returns to Milwaukee for an intimate show at the Pabst. With transcendent live shows and his signature dusty voiced blend of acoustic soul, blues rock and Americana, Amos Lee has become one of the most sought after artists on the road today.
MACKINAW CITY, Mich. — Officials say underwater photos show two electric cables were severed in what Michigan's attorney general says was a tugboat anchor strike in the waterway that connects Lake Huron and Lake Michigan.
An investigative team led by the U.S. Coast Guard said Tuesday a remotely controlled vehicle had obtained images of the damage site beneath the Straits of Mackinac. The two severed cables were among six owned by American Transmission Co. that are stretched along the lake floor.
Officials said with the visual assessment finished, the company and its contractors plan to cap the ends of the damaged cables to prevent more pollution. About 600 gallons (2,270 liters) of mineral oil insulation fluid spilled into the water when the cables were struck April 1.
Crews have removed about 590 gallons (2,230 liters) that didn't leak.
The Michigan Supreme Court has rejected an appeal in the case of an unusual school labor agreement that was widely viewed as a way to get around the state's right-to-work law.
The decision Thursday means a 10-year side agreement between the Taylor school district and its teachers is dead. Justice Richard Bernstein wanted to hear the case.
The deal was made just before Michigan's right-to-work law started in 2013. Taylor and the Taylor Federation of Teachers had agreed that teachers would pay union dues or a service fee over a 10-year period.
But the Michigan Employment Relations Commission struck it down. The state appeals court agreed, saying it would "undermine" the intent of the right-to-work law, which says workers can't be forced to support a union to keep their job.
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Both Arkoma-Pocola games on Day 1 of the 2017 LeFlore County Junior High Tournament have been moved to the Arkoma Gym, with the girls' game at 4:30 p.m., followed by the boys' contest at 5:45 p.m.
These new brackets show the change, with any new times for other games showing as well.
The first game of the day at the Heavener Gym will now be the 2:45 p.m. boys play-in game between Shady Point and Cameron, while all games at Bokoshe Tigers Fieldhouse were not changed — other than moving the Arkoma-Pocola boys game to 5:45 p.m. in Arkoma.
The Razorback Event Center games and times were unaffected by the changes.
A widely shared story that claimed Pope Francis called for merging Islam and Christianity is false.
The story quotes Francis as telling a Vatican audience: “Jesus Christ, Mohammed, Jehovah, Allah. These are all names employed to describe an entity that is distinctly the same across the world. For centuries, blood has been needlessly shed because of the desire to segregate our faiths.”
Another quote it attributes to Francis: “We can accomplish miraculous things in the world by merging our faiths, and the time for such a movement is now.”
Vatican spokesman Greg Burke tells The Associated Press the quotes are “invented.”
An internet search reveals the fake quotes and various incarnations of the story have been shared by numerous websites since at least 2015.
RUSSELL BRAND appears to be settling into life in Henley rather well — so much so that he has reportedly hired The New Orleans for his wedding reception.
The comedian is due to marry his partner Laura Gallacher this month.
But rather than a lavish celebration, the couple have apparently opted for a trip on Hobbs of Henley’s mock paddle steamer, which is a familiar site to locals.
Brand, 41, who has a baby daughter, Mabel, with his partner, was previously married to singer Katy Perry but the couple split in December 2011 after 14 months.
Basketball has pushed me to become better and taken me farther than I ever thought possible - even to China! Taking ya’ll through The Way of Wade in Ep 4 of #BackCourt…check it out: bit.ly/BackCourt4 pic.twitter.com/K6lUsM9hov
LAMOINE — The Lamoine Volunteer Fire Department will hold its 20th annual auction on Friday, Aug. 18.
Preview begins at 5 p.m. and bidding at 6 p.m. at the Lamoine Consolidated School Gym, 53 Lamoine Beach Road in Lamoine.
There is no admission fee. Refreshments will be served by the local Girl Scout troops.
Auction proceeds will benefit the Lamoine Fire Department with equipment purchases and training.
Anyone with items to donate can contact the Lamoine Town Hall at 667-2242 or Joe Young at 667-7199.
Liverpool lost Philippe Coutinho in the January transfer window as he was sold to Barcelona for £142million, while Emre Can is expected to join Juventus at the end of the season.
Manager Jurgen Klopp missed the chance to land a replacement last month and has now turned his attention to Arsenal’s Jack Wilshere, according to the Sun.
The England international’s contract is due to expire in the summer and he has yet to agree on an extension at the Emirates Stadium.
The Gunners have offered him a reduced deal from his current £90,000-a-week because of his injury problems.
Carlos Santana Insults Beyonce
Everyone is still reeling from the travesty of Adele beating out Beyonce for Album of the Year at the Grammys. Well, almost everyone. Carlos Santana had this to say:
“Adele is a singer, Beyoncé a model”
Whoops. This is insane to discredit Beyonce as a singer and a trash thing to do. Santana tried to backtrack…
Carlos Santana says his Beyoncé "not a singer" comment was taken out of context by the New Zealand Herald. pic.twitter.com/T6B2wtdRYi — Hardys® (@HardysMedia) February 15, 2017
But it’s too late. We don’t care what kind of legend he is, legends say trash things and this was a trash thing to say. Beyonce is a great singer and more than a “model.” Come on, man. You deserve this dragging.
SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea’s finance minister said on Monday that relevant ministries are in talks to decide whether trading of bitcoins should be regulated.
Sparks glow from broken Bitcoin (virtual currency) coins in this illustration picture, December 8, 2017. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
“We’re looking at its speculative nature, as well as situation in other countries as we review,” Kim Dong-yeon told reporters on the outskirts of Seoul.
South Korea in September banned raising money through all forms of virtual currencies, and said trading of such currencies are not part of the nation’s financial system.
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SYRACUSE, Utah -- A 15-year-old boy was hit by a vehicle near Syracuse Junior high on 1450 South and 2000 West Monday night.
According to Davis County Dispatch, the boy was seriously injured and flown to a local hospital.
The incident is under investigation, police said.
Fox 13 has a crew on the way, check back for updates.
If there's one thing we don't like in Milwaukee, it's change. This week on The Disclaimer, WMSE's weekly culture chat with Ryan Schleicher, Milwaukee Record's Matt Wild and I, we explore the city's unwillingness to say goodbye to relics of the past, even if they aren't particularly well used in the present. The jumping board for the conversation is a fantastic piece by Kathy Flanigan about public efforts to save the Gettleman Brewery, a blighted building you've probably never noticed before. Then to end the show we turn the talk toward the white-hot Milwaukee Brewers, who are making an unexpected playoff push late in the season, despite the the very, very low expectations for the team going into the year. Is the city making the most of the team's sudden good fortunes?
As always, feel free to weigh in on our Facebook page. You can stream the episode below, and subscribe to The Disclaimer on iTunes.
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Bishop Michael Mulvey made a campus visit of Sacred Heart School in Rockport during National Catholic Schools Week. It was his first opportunity Bishop Mulvey had to see the new and temporary portables that have been brought it to get the school up and running after Hurricane Harvey's devastating effect."The school children are so happy to be back home and they expressed their loving gratitude to Bishop Mulvey for his support," Father Ray Yrlas, pastor of Sacred Heart, said.Photos by Mr. Fred Gibbs. (Double click on photo to see album.)
Gallagher was optioned to Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday.
Gallagher is no longer needed as the team's backup catcher with Salvador Perez coming off the disabled list, so he'll head back to the minors to serve as organizational depth. He hit just .208/.240/.292 across 25 plate appearances with the big club.
Former Manchester United Patrice Evra is reportedly against a potential move back to England following his release from Marseille earlier in the season.
The Frenchman was released by Les Phoceens last month after he aimed a kick at one of the club's supporters prior to a Europa League group game versus Vitoria de Guimaraes.
As a result, the 36-year-old has been banned from European football for the rest of the season, although he is permitted to continue playing domestically for any side he wishes.
Evra has previously been associated with a return to English football, but according to The Mail, he has no such thoughts despite being out-of-contract.
The veteran left-back made a huge reputation for himself during his time at Old Trafford where he won five Premier League titles and the prestigious Champions League during the 2007/08 season.
He has since featured for the likes of Juventus and most-recently Marseille, and he is now on the search for a new club in order to prolong his trophy-laden playing career.
SONOMA, Calif. - Motorcycle riders can enjoy a high-speed day on the twists and turns of Sonoma Raceway all in the name of charity at the 3J's Motorcycle Days track day on Wednesday, April 26. The 23rd 3J's Motorcycle Days charity event includes a full day of riding around the 12-turn road course, catered lunch, T-shirt and an evening reception for all riders.
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Mrs. Nabila Gazanfer has been given the additional charge of the post of Director General Public Relations.
A notification has been issued in this regard here Wednesday. She is grade 19 officer of the DGPR department. Before this, she was serving as Director Administration and Director Coordination in the head office.
She has also performed duties as DPR to Inspector General Police Punjab for seven years. During this tenure, she had worked with eight Inspector Generals of Police consecutively.
It is worth mentioning that Nabila Ghazanfar is the first woman who has ever been appointed Director Administration.
Even before its feud over the national anthem with President Trump, the NFL Players Association wasn’t on the same political team as many of its fans, judging from its contributions to leftist advocacy groups.
Tax documents released by 2ndVote show the NFLPA donated $5,000 in 2015 to the Center for Community Change Action, a group active in the anti-Trump resistance and bankrolled by a host of liberal foundations, including top Democratic donor George Soros’s Foundation for Open Society.
A member of the AFL-CIO, the NFLPA also contributed in 2013 and 2015 to Working America, the AFL-CIO’s community affiliate, which Open Secrets said spent $1 million in 2016 to defeat Trump.
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CLEVELAND — Los Angeles Dodgers Yasiel Puig has been suspended one game and fined by Major League Baseball for making an obscene gesture to Indians fans on Tuesday night.
Puig flashed the middle finger on both hands at fans sitting behind home plate at Progressive Field after hitting a home run in the second inning. Baseball executive Joe Torre announced the one-game penalty and undisclosed fine.
Puig is appealing the decision and will play Wednesday night. The mercurial player said he "stooped" to the level of fans who he said were heckling him in the on-deck circle. Puig said that the group of fans kept talking to him after the home run.
The suspension is the latest incident involving Puig, who has tried the Dodgers' patience with previous behaviour.
Puig got two hits in the Dodgers' 7-5 win over the Indians.
Rugby World’s August 2018 issue contents It’s that time of year again: pre-season. It’s a period of gruelling graft, sure,…
Carol reported on how the weather will progress over the next 48 hours during Wimbledon.
Although the heat continues throughout the UK, she revealed there is a chance of rain in London for the tennis competition.
She explained: “For most of the UK it’s going to be mostly dry.
“There will be some sunshine around with the chance of a shower - but our top temperature will be about 24, 25 degrees, with a bit of a breeze as well.”
The moving clouds bring a 20% chance of shower for Wimbledon.
U.S. companies are preparing to invest again after years on the sidelines, and rising interest rates are unlikely to impede them.
Executives have grown more optimistic about growth, in part anticipating that President-elect Donald Trump’s administration and Republican congressional majorities will bring regulatory rollbacks, corporate tax breaks and increased infrastructure spending.
The Federal Reserve last month signaled...
I was saddened by the news that our state cares more about economics than the health of our youngest and most vulnerable people, ("Oregon says day cares can't afford to test water for lead," Sept. 30). A state council voted unanimously not to require lead testing in Oregon's daycare facilities, citing that if lead is found, it could put some daycares out of business. I am appalled by this blatant disregard for our children's health. So I suggest to all parents of daycare children, take a sample of your daycare drinking water and give it to the City of Portland to be tested. They will do it for free. Then you will know if your child is drinking lead contaminated water and you can act accordingly.
Patricia Smith, Wood Village
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LAUDERHILL, Fla. — Authorities say at least two people were injured when a crane collapsed on two homes in a Florida neighbourhood.
Lauderhill Fire Rescue Capt. Jerry Gonzalez says tge crane was being used to put up Florida Power & Light electric poles Wednesday afternoon when it fell on the two houses.
No fatalities were reported, and Gonzalez wasn’t sure of the extent of the injuries.
Gonzalez says firefighters are going through the houses to make sure no one else was inside. The crane smashed through the roof of one of the homes, causing extensive damage.
Gonzalez says it wasn’t immediately clear what caused the collapse.
FPL spokesman Richard Beltran confirmsd the crane was being operated by a contractor when it tipped over. He had no additional information.
Lauderhill is northwest of Fort Lauderdale.
Sioux Falls American Legion Celebrates Flag Day
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – “The American Legion’s Singing Legionnaires” lined streets across Sioux Falls today with American flags to honor the national symbol.
Nearly 20 volunteers placed 600 flags along 8 routes across the city Wednesday, in a tradition that dates back to 1955. They say they hit the streets around 5:30 this morning.
Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation will also celebrate tonight at Veterans Memorial Park with a patriotic concert by the Sioux Falls Municipal Band, that event starts at 7:00 p.m.
The Islamic State jihadist group on Monday claimed the shooting rampage inside a glamorous Istanbul nightclub on New Year’s night that killed 39 people, as police hunted the attacker who remains on the run. With foreigners making up the majority of those killed in Sunday’s attack, families were due to reclaim the bodies of more […]
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The Forum of Community Parent's Councils condemned, Monday evening, the Histadrut Hamorim teachers' union announcement that public-school classes from kindergarden to 12th grade will start at 11am, except for special education, which will start as usual.
The forum issued a statement that said, "The striking of studies causes disproportionately severe damage for children and parents. The striking of school tomorrow, if implemented in practice, will be a crossing of a red line. We parents cannot watch from the sidelines and we will have to take protest steps against the teachers."
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Ivan Perisic will reportedly be assessed in training on Monday after the Inter forward was forced off with a knee problem against Milan.
An ice pack was quickly applied to Perisic’s knee once he left the Derby della Madonnina on Saturday, which ended 2-2.
Although he is set to train on Monday afternoon, Sky Sport Italia claims the session will be used by Stefano Pioli to determine the Croat’s fitness.
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A Chubb security guard walks past the Boutique Haute Horligerie jewellery store in Hyde Park Centre, Johannesburg, shortly after armed robbers struck the store.
JOHANNESBURG – Five suspects arrested for robbing a jewellery store at Hyde Park mall are expected to appear in court on Tuesday.
Police have confirmed that all five suspects are foreign nationals.
On Thursday, a group of armed men stormed the Johannesburg store, stealing jewellery worth thousands of rands.
No one was injured during the robbery.
Police nabbed the suspects on Sunday after an intelligence-driven operation.
They also seized a rental vehicle, believed to have been used in the crime.
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A contractor became trapped underneath a piece of machinery that was being removed from the pressroom of a Pennsylvania newspaper, suffering fatal injuries.
The Lehigh County coroner says the man became trapped at The Morning Call in Allentown on Tuesday afternoon. Crews have been dismantling the printing press after the paper's printing operations moved to Jersey City, New Jersey.
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The coroner says the victim is a 32-year-old man from Cape Coral, Florida. His name wasn't immediately released.
The Morning Call reports that newsroom workers heard a loud boom shortly after 5 p.m. The cause of the accident is under investigation.
Publisher and editor Robert York expressed "heartfelt sympathy" to the man's family and says the company is cooperating with authorities. The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration has been notified of the contractor's death.
Missing downstate man last seen near beach in Rogers Park
Illinois State Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a downstate man last seen on a beach in the North Side Rogers Park neighborhood.
Daniel “Tyler” Shaw of Du Quoin was last seen July 14 in the area of Pratt Beach in Rogers Park, according to ISP.
Shaw is described as a 5-foot-8, 150-pound white man with brown hair and green eyes, police said. He has several tattoos including an eye tattoo on the back of his left hand.
Anyone with information should contact ISP Zone 7 Investigations at (618) 542-1137, or ISP Zone 1 Investigations at (847) 294-4400.
"Oregon wine is out of the safe period," he says. "Wine went through a softening here after the traditional pioneers—pinot, chardonnay and riesling have been the wines everyone has been making for so long. I think it'll keep popping off. I wouldn't be surprised if Felipe, the bartender here, starts making wine. Our assistant winemaker makes wine. The genie is out of the bottle—it's not going to stop."
DECATUR, Ga. (AP) – Another major highway in metro Atlanta has been closed, this one because an underground gas leak caused the fast lane to buckle.
DeKalb County spokeswoman Sarah Page says the pavement on Interstate 20 buckled in the HOV lane Monday morning, several miles southeast of downtown Atlanta. All westbound lanes are closed until further notice.
WXIA-TV reports the large bump in the interstate is about 3 feet high.
It’s the second time a major highway in the Southeast’s largest city has become defective in the past few weeks. A large fire allegedly set by a man smoking crack cocaine caused overpass on Interstate 85 to collapse a few miles north of downtown Atlanta on March 27.
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Atlanta interstate closed due to toxic chemical spill
Georgia officials hope to repair interstate bridge by June
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Dareus (ankle) practiced fully Friday and is not listed on the injury report for this week's game in Cincinnati.
This was the first time Dareus has practiced fully in quite some time. Even though he played last week, he was limited to 22 defensive snaps. It looks like that number is about to go up as the Bills try to defeat the Bengals and move to 4-1.
It’s a term that surfaced a couple of years back, is gaining ground, and probably not going away. Phubbing.
Do you spend more time with Facebook than your friends … even when you’re together? Ignoring your real-life friends, partners, loved ones right in front of them has become such a problem – and common practice – that there is now a name for it.
Psychological researchers from the University of Kent have dubbed this ‘phubbing’ (aka phone snubbing) – the practice of focusing on your phone instead of on the friends sitting around the table with you.
A study reveals nearly half of us have been ‘phubbed’ by our partners. And, I’m guessing, they’ve been ‘phubbed’ by us.
It may be one of the new words Merriam-Webster officially adds next year, but there’s already a definition online – of course!
Summertime often means a rise in a number of different crimes ranging from car break-ins to aggravated assaults, but there are things you can do to protect yourself. "It's a more relaxed time of year so people have more time on their hands," explained Albany Police Chief Michael Persley.
Report: Hackers stole nearly 300 South Korean military documents including plan to assassinate Kim Jong Un if war breaks out; Jennifer Griffin reports from the Pentagon.
Is plastic fantastic or a cosmetic catastrophe? Judge for yourself as Wonderwall.com takes a look back at dozens of celebs like Meg Ryan, Kelly Rowland, Snooki and more before and after they went under the knife. Let's start with Kim Zolciak-Biermann, who's practically unrecognizable in this photo from 2009. Keep reading to see what she looked like after one of her enhancements...
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Press Release – The Grant Parish Sheriff’s Office received a report that money was being electronically stolen from someone’s bank account. Detective Ryan James investigated the case and discovered that a Montgomery woman had stolen some checks and was using the bank account number and routing number to steal over $3,000.
Tess Nash, 32-years-old, of Montgomery, was arrested for Illegal Transmission of Monetary Funds, Identity Theft, Forgery, Computer Fraud, Bank Fraud, and Assess Device Fraud.
Lee (ribs) was not spotted at Friday's practice, Ryan O'Halloran of The Florida Times-Union reports.
Lee sat out the previous two days of practice, and his absence Friday indicates he was unable to get in any practice time this week, which does not bode well for his chances of playing this week. Lee's official Week 5 status will be revealed at some point following Friday's practice.
If you happened to be watching the Teen Choice Awards on Fox last night, you might’ve came across Adam Levine on stage rocking a familiar mascot.
Yes that is Clarion University’s Golden Eagle across Adam Levine’s chest.
I went to Clarion my freshman year, and I have to say, Clarion has never looked better!
Great times, I learned a ton and loved my time there, but dang Adam makes it fireeee!!!
Next time where a Penn State tee? Thanks in advance sugar!
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron spoke by phone on Saturday and agreed to work together on a crisis on the Korean Peninsula, the White House said in a statement.
"They discussed the need to confront the increasingly dangerous situation associated with North Korea's destabilizing and escalatory behavior," the White House said in a statement.
In recent days, Trump and the North Korean regime have engaged in heated rhetoric about the Asian nation's nuclear weapons program.
MANILA, Aug 15 (Reuters) - The Philippines' agricultural output rose 6.18 percent in the second quarter compared with a year ago, outpacing growth in the first quarter, as good weather helped boost crop harvests, including rice and corn, the statistics agency said on Tuesday.
Crop output, accounting for half of total production, grew 11.72 percent, with paddy rice also up 11.72 percent to 4.15 million tonnes. Poultry output was up 8.36 percent, helping to offset declines in livestock and fisheries, where output fell 1.38 percent and 2.93 percent respectively.
Agriculture accounted for about a tenth of the overall domestic output in recent quarters. The government will release the second-quarter GDP data on Thursday.
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Brock Lesnar has notified the UFC of his retirement from MMA, Marc Raimondi of MMA Fighting reports.
Lesnar is no longer on the UFC roster and was removed from the United States Anti-Doping Agency's drug-testing pool. He is serving a one-year suspension by USADA for two positive tests during last summer. He was eligible to return on July 15, 2017. His suspension is frozen and would resume if he decides to re-enter the drug testing pool.
Lesnar's last fight was a victory over Mark Hunt at UFC 200. One of the positive tests came from an out-of-competition test before the fight but was not revealed until after the match.
The Nevada Athletic Commission also handed down a one-year suspension and $250,000 fine for the positive tests.
Lesnar has returned to his career in the WWE and is expected to compete at WrestleMania in April.
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A builder who was fed up with his work tools being stolen has caught a thief in the act.
Want something new to wash down those Nacho Fries at Taco Bell?
The fast food giant has begun serving an icy beverage called Skittles Strawberry Freeze, which costs $2.29 for regular size and $2.59 for large, according to a news release from corporate headquarters in Irvine.
But the slush can be had for $1 during happy hour which is 2-5 p.m. at participating locations.
Taco Bell’s website suggests such pairings with the beverage as its Shredded Chicken Mini Quesadilla or Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes.
The tie-in with Skittles fruit-flavored candy follows Taco Bell’s Starburst Strawberry Freeze of a few years ago.
Taco Bell announced the new freeze the same day it returned Naked Egg Tacos to its breakfast menu for a limited time.
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CLEVELAND, Ohio -- FOX 8 is relaunching our missing persons segments with the help of Amanda Berry. We hope the segments will help loved ones reunite with their missing family members.
Jamiya Henderson, 15, was last seen on East 136th Street in Cleveland. She was wearing a black jacket and black jeans.
She is 5'1 inches tall and weighs about 120 pounds.
Anyone with information is asked to call Det. Callahan with Cleveland Police Department at 216-623-3138.
You can see the daily missing persons segment with Amanda Berry on FOX 8 News at 6 a.m., 8 a.m., noon, 4 p.m., 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.
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A young man has been stabbed in a busy road in south east London.
Police were called to Rye Lane in Peckham at just after 7pm on Monday evening after reports of a stabbing.
One man, thought to be in his 20s, was found wounded in the arm following the knife attack, police said.
A spokesman for the Met Police said his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
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Transport for London said buses were being diverted due to a “police investigation” following the stabbing.
No one has yet been arrested, police said.
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SINGAPORE, Feb 15 Singapore's retail sales in December rose from a year earlier, helped by a surge in sales of medical goods and toiletries, data showed on Wednesday.
(PHILADELPHIA) — Competitive eater Molly Schuyler gnawed her way through a record 501 chicken wings in 30 minutes to win her third Wing Bowl in Philadelphia.
Wing Bowl is usually Philadelphia’s substitute for the Eagles going to the Super Bowl.
But Friday’s competition was an unusual two-fer. It was also a rally for the Eagles on the eve of their third Super Bowl appearance.
Wing Bowl 26 drew nearly 20,000 people to the Wells Fargo Center to watch Schuyler top the old wing-eating record of 444, set in 2015.
The event was started in the 1990s by local sports radio hosts and is usually staged two days before the Super Bowl. It’s turned into a huge, boozy spectacle with a parade of flamboyant contestants and a competition for women called “Wingettes.”
On Sunday, the Eagles play the New England Patriots.
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Reposing in Mulligans Funeral Home, The Faythe, Wexford on Wednesday from 4oclock until 9oclock
Funeral prayers on Thursday at 11.15
With removal to St. Ruane’s Church Kilrane for funeral Mass at 12noon
Cremation takes place on Friday at 2oclock in Mount Jerome Crematorium.
No flowers please, donations in lieu if desired to Hope Cancer Support Centre Enniscorthy.
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Manitoba's Independent Investigation Unit is looking into a death in custody that occurred after police responded to a disturbance at a residence in Garden City late Sunday evening.
The IIU was notified by Winnipeg police on Monday that officers were called to the home after a man indicated that he wanted a male removed from the residence. When the police arrived, a struggle ensued and the male was taken into custody. Paramedics attended and the male was transported by ambulance to Seven Oaks Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
IIU investigators were immediately deployed. As there is a fatality involved, a request for a civilian monitor will be made to the Manitoba Police Commission.
The IIU investigates all serious incidents involving police officers in Manitoba, whether on or off duty.
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Mark’s Pizzeria has reached a tentative $1.7 million settlement with employees who filed a class-action lawsuit against the company. The deal resolves a complaint filed in August 2015 claiming food delivery drivers ostensibly being paid minimum wage or slightly more actually received less because the company did not pay them for vehicle maintenance. The company also charged ...
DARE COUNTY, N.C. (WAVY) — A Columbia, North Carolina, woman was killed Thursday night in a head-on crash in Dare County, according to the North Carolina Highway Patrol.
Authorities say both drivers were traveling on US 64 in East Lake around 7:38 p.m. when the driver of a 2012 Ford veered across the center line of the road and struck the driver of a 2009 Subaru head-on. The Ford then continued west off the roadway and struck a ditch before coming to rest. The Subaru went off the road and struck a guardrail.
The driver of the Ford, Julia Anna Collins-Brickhouse, 64, of 865 Newfoundland Road in Columbia, died on impact, according to troopers.
The driver of the Subaru, 18-year-old Tyler Everett High, of 172 West Ocean Bay Blvd. in Kill Devil Hills, was taken to hospital but later released.
Troopers say neither alcohol nor speed were a factor in the crash, but Collins Brickhouse was the at-fault driver.
Collins-Brickhouse and High were both wearing their seatbelts at the time and neither had passengers.
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THE Land Transport Authority (LTA) is working closely with a vehicle inspection company to screen all the cars coming from Japan into the country.
Minister for Transport Parveen Kumar said the LTA had agreed to reactivate the contractual engagement with Japan Export Vehicle Inspection Centre Company Ltd (JEVIC).
"The LTA has contracted them to inspect all vehicles imported into Fiji from Japan," he said.
"The JEVIC inspection will continue to ensure that vehicles coming from Japan are safer and structurally compliant. This will ensure safe vehicles are on our roads and customers get value for money."
The services provided by JEVIC include structural compliance verification, odometer verification, biosecurity checks for gross contamination and appraisal certificates.
Since August last year, the LTA has registered 5973 vehicles of which, 15 vehicles had been rejected because of non-compliance to LTA standards.
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – A Salina man has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for producing child pornography.
Michael N. Rodenbeek, 54, was sentenced Friday. He pleaded guilty to two counts of producing child pornography. In his plea, he admitted using an iPhone camera to surreptitiously record videos focusing on the genitals of a 10-year-old victim and a 9-year-old victim.
The recordings were made without the victims’ knowledge.
July 4 (UPI) -- Oscar-winning actress Linda Hunt said she was involved in a traffic crash this week, but not seriously injured.
"Yesterday, I was involved in a minor traffic accident and taken to the hospital. I'm pleased to report I'm recovering well and have no serious injuries. Thank you for all the well wishes! I'm looking forward to starting production on NCIS: Los Angeles later this summer," Hunt said in a statement to CBS2 in Los Angeles on Tuesday.
TMZ reported the 73-year-old actress was driving a black BMW SUV when she made a left turn and collided with a car and another SUV.
Police were investigating the cause of the crash.
In addition to being a longtime NCIS cast member, Hunt is known for her roles in the films The Year of Living Dangerously, Dune, Silverado, Kindergarten Cop, Pocahontas and Stranger Than Fiction.
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The Joel Barlow boys swim ended its season by tying for 36th place at the State Open championship on Saturday at Yale University in New Haven.
The Falcons had 14 points to match Wilton and Manchester.
Junior Andrew Yu — the only Barlow swimmer to qualify for the State Open — provided all of the Falcons’ 14 points. Yu finished 13th in the 100-yard breaststroke with a time of 1:00.18.
Fairfield Prep senior Oliver Rus edged Ridgefield senior AJ Bornstein by one-hundredth of second to win the breaststroke for a second straight year. Rus had a time of 55.18 and Bornstein had a time of 55.19. Both swimmers bested the previous meet-record time of 55.78 that Rus had set last season.
Greenwich (487.5 points) won the State Open team title for the sixth consecutive year. Fairfield Prep was second with 457 points.
Two South-West Conference schools finished in the top 10. Pomperaug was fifth with 302.5 points and Weston placed 10th with 225 points.
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Randall County officials are reporting that the grassfire in Randall County has been contained.
The fire reportedly started near S Western Street and McCormick Road.
The blaze began as a structure fire before jumping to the grass.
Officials said several abandoned trailer homes were involved in the fire.
Texas A&M Forest Service sent air support.
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Scottish champions Celtic will bring a select side to K-Park next month to take on Lowland League title winners East Kilbride.
In a ‘rematch’ of their Scottish Cup clash in February last year, a Celtic XI comprising Colt players and, potentially, some more familiar faces will play at K-Park on Saturday, July 8.
It will be the perfect warm-up for EK, who face Scottish Premiership side Hamilton Accies a week later in the group stages of the Betfred Cup.
The Celtic XI match will be an all-ticket affair and more details on how to get your hands on briefs for the contest will be announced in due course.
Kick-off will be 3pm.
Celtic's first team beat East Kilbride 2-0 at Airdrie's Excelsior Stadium last year, where goals from Leigh Griffiths and Kazim Colin-Richards proved the difference in the Scottish Cup last 16 tie.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - The Illinois government held a committee hearing Wednesday about shifting the $105 million allocation for state university health insurance.
The bill proposed a lump sum amount in the first year to help prepare the universities for the massive offset.
Mayors Jim Langfelder and Julie Moore Wolf were both present to keep local communities best interests on the minds of the panel.
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In conjunction with its current exhibition, Philip Carey: Art in my Veins, Intuit welcomes Philip Carey for an artist talk. Philip Carey’s work can be described as colorful, wacky, strange and full of fun. Born in 1942 in Long Beach, California, Carey creates art inspired by his dreams and the medical treatments he received between 2004 and 2015. During this period, Carey was diagnosed with heart disease, kidney disease and prostate cancer, and he began collecting the medical ephemera associated with his treatment. Carey will discuss the experiences that inspired his collages, postal art and dream drawings on view in the exhibition. The talk will conclude with a Q&A session.
In the dystopian Netflix film Anon, a beleaguered detective (Clive Owen) does his best to investigate a series of murders during a time in which there is no privacy, everything is traceable and people have the ability to delete themselves and/or their memories as if they were computer code. One such case involves a mysterious girl (Amanda Seyfried) whose presence makes the world difficult for the detective to delineate as real.
Sal Frieland is a detective in a world with no privacy or anonymity; …in trying to solve a series of murders, Frieland stumbles on a young woman known only as the Girl. She has no identity, no history and is invisible to the cops. Sal realizes this may not be the end of crime, but the beginning.
Anon premieres May 4, 2018 on Netflix.
Argentina captain, Lionel Messi, has suggested he will quit international football if they fail to win the World Cup in Russia this year.
Messi lost in three straight finals – two Copa Americas and the 2014 World Cup – in a three-year span and has not won a trophy with the senior team.
The Barcelona superstar and his teammates have had a strained relationship with the Argentine media and he says if they fail again, it will be the end.
“It’s just the feeling that this group of players has. It seems that having reached three straight finals didn’t mean anything. Obviously, we depend on results and unfortunately, we reached three finals and we didn’t win them.
“A lot was said about us. The criticisms hurt back then. But the demand is going to be there for this group to get it done. We think that if we don’t do it, we are going to get a lot more [criticism] and we are not going to have another possibility,” Messi told La Cornisa TV.
HELENA — President Donald Trump’s former national security adviser Michael Flynn is coming to Billings next month to campaign for Republican U.S. Senate candidate Troy Downing.
Downing campaign officials said Tuesday that Flynn will appear May 6 in a hangar at Billings Logan International Airport.
Trump fired Flynn in February 2017 after White House officials said he misled them about his Russian contacts. The former general is one of 19 people to be charged in the investigation by special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 U.S. election.
Flynn pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI and is cooperating with the investigation.
Downing called the retired general an American patriot who will help him defeat Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Tester.
Downing is one of four candidates seeking the Republican nomination.
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* Says increased revenue as main reason for the forecast
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Here's a drone's-eye view of the North Valley Regional Recycled Water Program Project, which will bring treated recycled water from the cities of Modesto and Turlock to the Del Puerto Water District in Patterson. Drone video shows the construction of a pump station at the City of Modesto's Jennings Wastewater Treatment Plant and a pipeline that will deliver the water to the Delta-Mendota Canal. It’s there that the water district can draw water for irrigation of fodder and feed crops, according to William Wong, the City of Modesto’s acting utilities director. Most of the work will be done by December with the entire projected completed by February, Wong said. (Joan Barnett Lee/Brian Clark)
BELLEVUE, Wash. (AP) - A Seattle-area company has removed a school shooting video game off of its online platform following widespread backlash.
The "Active Shooter" video game was pulled days before it was to be released on the video-game marketplace Steam.
Valve Corp. as Steam's parent company said Tuesday that it was removing the computer video game because the developer was a "troll with a history of customer abuse."
The game was developed by Revived Games, published by Acid and lead by a person named Ata Berdiyev, who had previously been kicked off of the platform under a different business name.
The game allows players to re-create school shootings by stalking school hallways and racking up kills.
It was condemned by the parents of students killed during a Florida school shooting in February.
The Pittsburgh Steelers will be back on the fields of Saint Vincent College in Latrobe Monday afternoon for their thirteenth training camp practice of 2017. Our very own Alex Kozora will once again be in attendance for the public practice. As usual, throughout the day I will live blog his tweets along with all of the other great tweets and social media posts from other sources that are posted. Just a reminder that you might want to refresh this page often and look for Alex’s full recap of Monday’s practice later on in the evening. Additionally, look for our daily post-practice recap podcast much later in the evening as we’ll be talking about what Alex observed earlier in the day.
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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Police seek the public's help identifying an individual wanted for questioning in connection with a forgery device that was found at a couple of CVS locations on Staten Island.
On Jan. 14 at around 9 p.m., an unknown individual installed a skimming device at the CVS ATM on Manor Road in Castleton Corners, according to a wanted flier posted on the 120th Precinct's Twitter feed.
On Jan. 6 a similar skimming device was recovered from the CVS ATM at 1654 Richmond Ave. in Bulls Head, the flier said.
The NYPD flier includes a surveillance image of a man sought, and identifies him as a "perpetrator."
He is described as a white male who frequents areas on Staten Island, said the flier.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Det. James Lilla at 718-330-1805 or 646-610-5430.
I learned that Dan Keen has proposed that the City sell Blue Rock Springs Golf Course to build homes on the property. I vehemently oppose this.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. - Residents on North Greenwood Avenue in central Columbia are starting to speak out about concerns of speeding on the road.
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New Era University will be conducting tryouts for their varsity team April 18 and 20.
The two-day tryouts will be held at the school gym starting at 1 pm.
High school graduates and transferees born on 1992 are welcome to join the tryouts.
For more details, interested parties may contact head coach Adonis Tierra at 09209141824 or assistant coach Mark Anthony Pangilinan at 0916-4365213.
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Butler is coming off a 25-9 campaign in which it advanced to the Sweet 16. The Bulldogs lost, 92-80, to eventual national champions North Carolina. Syracuse, meanwhile, went 19-15 and missed the NCAA tournament despite upsetting top-10 opponents Florida State, Virginia and Duke down the stretch.
BEIJING May 3 All sides should exercise restraint and return to the correct path of talks as soon as possible to resolve issues on the Korean peninsula, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday, state media said.
WASHINGTON — Advocates for District of Columbia statehood are making their annual pitch to members of Congress.
This year's "lobby day" organized by D.C. Vote comes amid an attempt by House Republicans to invalidate a local law. On Monday, a House committee voted in favour of a resolution that would strike down the District's new assisted-suicide law.
Congress hasn't invalidated a city law since 1991, and it's unlikely the House and Senate will vote on the resolution in time to stop doctor-assisted suicide from becoming legal. But Congress often finds other ways to block local policies that members don't like.
LUANDA, April 13 Angola's central bank kept its benchmark lending rate unchanged at 16 percent after a policy meeting on March 31, a statement posted on Thursday on its website said.
May 4 National Australia Bank Ltd
* HY cash earnings of $3.29 billion, up 2.3%
* HY total charge for bad and doubtful debts (b&dds) was $394 million, up $19 million or 5.1%
* HY on a statutory basis, net profit attributable was $2.55 billion compared to a loss of $1.74 billion for march 2016 half year
* Interim dividend unchanged at 99 cents per share fully franked
* "Group's CET1 target ratio remains between 8.75% - 9.25%"
* On a cash earnings basis HY revenue increased 1.8 percent
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Rangat, Feb 14: A massive protest was organised by the Bharthiya Janta Party at Rangat against the administration for removing the old encroachments from various parts of Rangat region. More than 300 people took part in the protest.
The State President, BJP, Mr Vishal Jolly, Zilla Parishad Adyaksh of North and Middle Andaman Mr. Saw Tattu and Zilla Parishad Adyaksh of South Andaman Mr. Jaydeep Kumar Dey, Samity Members and other Party Workers took part in the protest. The party also protested against the ban imposed on Tobacco Products.
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Today's Photo of the Day features an aerial view of Toronto, captured by architectural rendering studio Norm Li during a recent flyover of the city. Facing southwest over the city at dusk, this shot shows a mix of natural and artificial lighting illuminating the cityscape.
Downtown Toronto, image courtesy of Norm Li
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One of those players was Congressman Chuck Fleischmann. He was on the field when the shooting happened.
Dozens of Osoyoos residents are heading back to their homes after the town removed more evacuation orders Wednesday.
Forty-five homes in Paradise Park on Main Street were deemed safe to return to, according to the Town of Osoyoos.
Osoyoos Lake continues to drop and is currently at 278.48 metres above sea level, having dropped around 80 cm since peaking May 12.
READ MORE: Some flood evacuees in Osoyoos able to return home
One home at 8517 Kingfisher Drive has also been given the green light to return home.
Sandbags currently in place should remain in place until town officials advise on their removal.
READ MORE: Okanagan family’s cherished mementos damaged in Osoyoos flood waters
Several homes are still being assessed for water damage to determine if those residents can return home.
A full list of addresses affected by the rescinded order can be found on the Osoyoos town website.
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We knew that new songs would come out about Thomas Rhett’s life when he announced that he was about to go from just a husband to a husband and a dad of two within 6 short months. And we couldn’t have been more write… He literally took his biggst 3 moments of his life, which were all very recent, and wrote an entire song out of it. Thomas Rhett’s new single “Life Changes” covered a lot of ground in his life in the last five years:
He says, “This song was tough because there were more moments like that, that you kind of have to like put them on paper and be like well these 20 things I felt like shaped who I am today, over the last five years. And so we picked three of those and wrote three different verses about them that I thought were the most, just life changing moments that really, I felt like one thing led to another thing and ultimately led me here.”
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SYDNEY, May 31 (Reuters) - Profits for the airline industry will be solid this year but are unlikely to be at the level anticipated in December, the head of the International Air Transport Association said on Thursday.
Alexandre de Juniac, speaking to reporters at a media event ahead of the organisation’s annual meeting due to begin on Sunday, said fresh forecast would be given next week, adding that the December projection was based on oil at $60 per barrel.
In December, the group had predicted a record $38.4 billion net profit for the airline industry in 2018, with $27.9 billion coming from U.S. and European airlines.
Juniac said higher fuel price had not yet been passed on in fares yet.
IATA represents some 280 airlines comprising 83 percent of global air traffic. (Reporting by Jamie Freed; Editing by Himani Sarkar)
Tei Shi is a fast-rising star, and her debut album documents her evolution as she comes into her own. "How Far" is a personal song, as she explores what to do when a relationship falls apart.
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GREENSBURG, Pa. (AP) - A prison inmate has been charged with threatening a western Pennsylvania judge who sentenced her to prison.
The Tribune-Review reports that county detectives allege that 28-year-old Rebecca Gardner threatened to kill the Westmoreland County judge with a knife and then use gasoline to set fire to the home. Authorities said the handwritten letter ended "Sincerely your killer" with Gardner's name.
In March, the judge sentenced her in a simple assault case to two to four years in state prison. Authorities allege that Gardner said she sent the letter because she feared she would be sent to a state hospital during a June 27 hearing.
A preliminary hearing is scheduled June 11 on charges of retaliation against a judicial official and terroristic threats. Court documents don't list an attorney representing Gardner.
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Aug 12 (Gracenote) - Results from the Toronto Women's Singles matches on Saturday Semifinal 5-Elina Svitolina (Ukraine) beat 2-Simona Halep (Romania) 6-1 6-1 6-Caroline Wozniacki (Denmark) beat Sloane Stephens (U.S.) 6-2 6-3 Quarterfinal 5-Elina Svitolina (Ukraine) beat 4-Garbine Muguruza Blanco (Spain) 4-6 6-4 6-3 2-Simona Halep (Romania) beat Caroline Garcia (France) 6-4 6-2
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Birmingham City director Panos Pavlakis has tweeted his reaction to the Brentford home defeat and it's fair to say he's not impressed.
Blues had led at half-time against the Bees thanks to Lukas Jutkiewicz eighth goal of the season but the second half was a different story.
Gianfranco Zola's side conceded three times during a dismal 45 minutes as the new manager's wait for his first win continues.
Blues have now slipped into 13th place in the Championship, seven points off play-offs and Panos says that the club will work harder to produce the result required.
Panos posted on social media: "None of us are happy with that 2nd half! Rest assured we will ALL work even harder to get the results we want! #WeStickTogether "
Egypt displays ancient artifacts recovered from smugglers
CAIRO (AP) — Egypt has put on display ancient artifacts recently retrieved from Italy after they were confiscated by the Italian police months ago.
Sabah Abdel-Razek, the general director of the Egyptian Museum, told The Associated Press on Wednesday that the artifacts include five burial masks, 11 vessels, 151 small statutes and over 20,000 coins from different eras.
Egyptian authorities have said the artifacts were likely excavated and smuggled out of the country in secret, as no museum has records of them.
Egypt says it has retrieved around 1,000 artifacts from 10 different countries over the past two years.
What’s in a name? In the case of a restaurant, rather a lot. The Square first opened in St James’s in 1991, moved to Mayfair in 1996, and has never been on a square in either des-reses. Not that anyone ever noticed; the banality of the name always pointed up the fact that everybody was here for Philip Howard’s sensational cooking rather than any implied location.
Restaurateur Marlon Abela bought The Square from Howard in March 2016 and, apart from installing chef Yu Sugimoto in the kitchen, left it pretty much unchanged, including the name. I’ve never felt this was right; The Square was so completely associated with Howard that without him it was no longer the same restaurant, like Queen touring without Freddie Mercury.
Phoenix Zoo in Phoenix, Arizona, just got a whole lot cuter with the arrival of their new baby giraffe, according to an announcement from the zoo. The zoo shared the big news on their Facebook page with a video of the new addition making some interesting moves with her tongue. The zoo stated that the baby giraffe is a girl. “Imara and the baby will remain in the giraffe barn until the calf is old enough to be introduced to other animals and go out on the Savanna,” the post stated. This is the second Masai giraffe born at the zoo in the past year after the arrival of Siku in September. As of writing, the video has over 35,000 views on Facebook. Credit: Phoenix Zoo via Storyful
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The former British spy who compiled a dossier of allegations about President Donald Trump's ties to Russia has spoken to investigators from the special counsel.
A person familiar with the investigation tells The Associated Press that Christopher Steele met with special counsel Robert Mueller's team of investigators in recent weeks in Europe.
The dossier contends that Russia collected compromising personal and financial allegations about Trump. Mueller is investigating potential coordination between the Trump campaign and Russia, and the meeting with Steele suggests that investigators continue to take the dossier seriously.
Trump has called the allegations in the dossier "phony stuff" even as the FBI has been investigating and working to corroborate the document's claims.
The Senate's intelligence committee has been unable to question Steele as it investigates Russian meddling.
Over 12,000 creepy-crawlies do their creepy-crawliest all over Hundred Waters' Nicole Miglis in this video for "Fingers," so consider this your warning... or invitation. We don't judge.
Like the insects in the Allie Avital-directed video, "Fingers" is built on hesitation and tension, as producer Trayer Tryon's low-end piano keys and muddled synths glide over Zach Tetreault's crisp drumming. "Some days I feel like I see you a little too much / But on the days I don't see you / Are the days don't see anything at all," sings Miglis with yearning, but somehow not screaming as 12,000 insects scuttle across her body.
The trio's new album, which now bears the name Communicating, is slowly turning out to be one that blurs the edges of smart electronic production and live instrumentation.
Communicating comes out Sept. 14 via OWLSA. Hundred Waters goes on tour starting Aug. 25.
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11:06 Cooper on HB2: 'Today, the legislature had the chance to do the right thing for NC and they failed'
4:57 HB2 repeal deal - What happened?
1:00 Cam Newton after season-ending loss: I need a rest, time away
3:36 Son Rae Carruth once wanted dead is making progress in physical therapy
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White House Press Secretary Sarah Hucakbee Sanders said Wednesday President Donald Trump is "not defending" the comments made by actress Roseanne Barr, but pointing out a media bias on free speech. (May 30) AP
Ngata (shoulder) didn't practice Friday and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Panthers.
It's unclear when this injury was sustained so the severity is unknown, but being listed as questionable is a good sign it's not long term. Ngata is listed as the starting defensive tackle even though he hasn't been receiving a bulk of the defnsive snaps. With just five solo tackles and a sack this season, his IDP value is minimal.
TORONTO — Ontario's newly elected Progressive Conservative government has halted changes to sports and concert ticket price legislation that would have capped resale values for events across the province.
A spokesman for the Tories confirmed today that the law passed by the previous Liberal government to address escalating ticket prices will not immediately move ahead.
The Tories say the law attempted to put a cap on ticket resale prices but had no mechanisms to enforce the measure.
The new government, which was officially sworn in last Friday, says it will review the section of the consumer protection law that deals with ticket resale.
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BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany’s city of Hamburg said on Thursday it would uphold regional diesel-car driving bans until the federal government forces automakers to implement vehicle retrofits.
Germany’s first-ever bans of older diesel vehicles from streets in a major city follow a court ruling in February that allowed local authorities to adopt such restrictions as they try to meet European air quality standards.
North Carolina lawmakers are hoping to get a bill passed that will make a Fayetteville festival the official fried chicken festival in the state.Representatives Elmer Floyd, James Boles, Josh Dobson, and C. Graham filed House Bill DRH40017-LG-6, which is entitled, Adopt State Fried Chicken Festival.They aim to have the Fayetteville Fried Chicken Festival as the official fried chicken festival in North Carolina.The bill cites several reasons for the push including that fried chicken is a common staple in many Southern households.
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The Armenian genocide began in 1915 and resulted in the deaths of as many as 1.5 million Armenians in a campaign blamed on the Ottoman Turkish government. Although the genocide has been chronicled by historians, who often view it as having been a systematic campaign of ethnic cleansing, Turkey has denied it occurred, saying the deaths of Armenians was a function of the chaos of World War I, which also claimed Turkish lives.
Weinstein Co. files for bankruptcy protection
NEW YORK - The Weinstein Co. has filed for bankruptcy protection with a buyout offer in hand from a private equity firm, the latest twist in its efforts to survive the sexual misconduct scandal that brought down co-founder Harvey Weinstein.
The company also announced on Monday that it was releasing any victims of or witnesses to Weinstein's alleged misconduct from any non-disclosure agreement that would prevent them from speaking out.
In a statement, the company says it "expressly releases any confidentiality provision" to the extent that it has prevented anyone who "suffered or witnessed" any form of misconduct by Weinstein from telling their stories.
The Weinstein Co. says it has entered into a sale agreement with Lantern Capital Partners, subject to approval by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Delaware.
Shares of Atlanta touched 52-week low of Rs 51.10, locking at 20 percent lower circuit on the back of resignation of statutory auditors of the company.
There were pending sell orders of 110,352 shares, with no buyers available.
Price Waterhouse Chartered Accountants LLP, statutory auditors of the company, vide their letter dated May 29, 2018 have resigned from their position as the Statutory Auditors of the Company for F.Y.-2017-18 with immediate effect, company said in release.
The company's scheduled board and other committee meeting on May 29 for approval of audited results has been postponed.
At 11:49 hrs Atlanta was quoting at Rs 51.10, down Rs 12.75, or 19.97 percent.
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Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer said Tuesday that he’s going to vote against Mike Pompeo to be secretary of state in part because he wouldn’t promise to publicly oppose firing of those leading the special counsel’s Russia investigation.
Mr. Schumer said he met with Mr. Pompeo and asked him to make a public statement defying Mr. Trump, but the nominee “demurred.”
Mr. Schumer said he also wanted Mr. Pompeo to issue public retractions of some past statements that the Democratic leader said could tarnish a new State Department secretary’s standing.
When Mr. Pompeo wouldn’t commit to either of those steps, he lost the New York Democrat’s vote.
“I’m going to oppose the nomination,” Mr. Schumer said.
Despite Mr. Schumer’s opposition, Mr. Pompeo appears to have the votes needed to gain confirmation when the full Senate votes, perhaps later this week.
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Molly talks with Todd about the most comfortable sectional ever produced. They go over how they are custom for your space and how the cushions are flipable. They also talk about how the sectional can double as a bed it is so big.
Russellville Family Physician Jeremy Saul, MD, will be working alongside physicians from across the state to protect the interest of patients and improve the health of Arkansans. As a member of the Arkansas Medical Society Board of Trustees, Dr. Saul will represent the physicians and patients of Pope, Yell, Crawford, Franklin, Johnson, Logan, Perry, Scott and Sebastian counties.
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We thank Mr Lau Chi Sheng for his feedback and his vigilance in helping to keep Singapore safe and secure (Security not taken seriously enough at Changi Airport; Forum Online, April 12).
We agree that the officers should have dealt with the unattended bag at the arrival hall immediately.
The Airport Police will work with the relevant airport agencies to reinforce the need for all staff and officers to be vigilant and responsive, especially in today's security climate.
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Alaska Air Group chairman, CEO and president Brad Tilden stated (23-Apr-2018) the integration with Virgin America is "reaching a crescendo" on 25-Apr-2018 when the two carriers transition to a single passenger service system. The carrier is "encouraged" by the strength it sees in its core markets, with Mr Tilden seeing "positive signs in the vast majority of our new markets". [more - original PR]
BOSTON, March 29 Billionaire investor William Ackman told investors that betting on Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc was a "huge mistake" and apologized "deeply and profoundly" for losing so much of his shareholders' money on the investment.
The bet on Valeant left Ackman's hedge fund Pershing Square Capital Management with back-to-back double-digit losses in 2015 and 2016 and tarnished his reputation as one of the hedge fund industry's most talented investors.
Ackman decided to sell his entire position earlier this month, suffering a roughly $4 billion loss since having bought the stake in early 2015.
"My approach to mistakes is that I personally assume 100 percent of the responsibility on behalf of the firm," he wrote in the firm's annual letter released on Tuesday evening.
The 50-year-old manager acknowledged the toll that it has taken on his image and said that he misjudged the management team in place when he bought the stock.
(Reporting by Svea Herbst-Bayliss; Editing by Lisa Shumaker)
SA will probably escape a junk assessment from Moody’s Investors Service this week in the first such verdict on the country’s creditworthiness since Cyril Ramaphosa came to power.
The change in leadership in February from the troubled era of Jacob Zuma will allow the country to cling on to the only major investment-grade rating it has left, according to all 15 respondents in a Bloomberg survey of economists and analysts.
The rand has rallied and business confidence rebounded since Ramaphosa succeeded Zuma as president of the ANC and the head of state. The risk of missing budget targets and economic growth stumbling, and the ANC’s move to pursue land expropriation without compensation may still jeopardise SA’s credit ratings. SA would fall out of gauges, including Citigroup’s World Government Bond index, it Moody’s downgrades the country’s debt to subinvestment grade, risking outflows of as much as R100bn.
BRUSSELS Euro zone consumer confidence improved to -3.6 in April, figures released on Thursday showed.
The European Commission said a flash estimate that euro zone consumer morale increased by 1.4 points from -5.0 in March.
In the European Union as a whole, consumer sentiment improved by 0.8 to -3.4 compared to March.
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Emma Nelson had 44 digs in the four-game tournament. Tess Steiner had 12 kills, and Ashlyn Mattson had 14 set assists and three blocks.
The Owls fell to 3-13 on the year with a 3-1 loss to Wheaton/Herman-Norcross Tuesday, Oct. 3 in Wheaton and now play host to Dawson-Boyd for senior night on Monday, Oct. 9 in Hancock.
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Serving (aces): Miranda Chamberlain 1, Bailey DeSmith 2, Lexi Staples 1 ... Set assists: Ashlyn Mattson 6 ... Hitting (kills): Mattson 4, Chamberlain 2, Tess Steiner 3, Emma Nelson 2, DeSmith 2, Kyerra Carter 1 ... Blocking (aces): Mattson 2, Steiner 1, DeSmith 2 ... Digs (5 or more): Nelson 25, Mattson 9, Staples 14, Steiner 28, Greta Schaefer 7
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Composting serves an important purpose in our society, reusing our food scraps and yard waste to fertilize gardens rather than fill up landfills. Knowing that most people don’t compost, [Darian Johnson] set out to create a Arduino-controlled composting system to make it as simple as possible. It monitors your bin’s moisture, temperature, and gas emissions to ensure it’s properly watered and aerated.
[Darian]’s project combines a MQ4 gas sensor that detects combustible gas, a soil moisture sensor, and a temperature and humidity probe. The nearby water reservoir is monitored by an ultrasonic sensor that keeps track of the water level; a pump triggered by a TIP120 turns on the water. Meanwhile, a servo-controlled vent keeps the air flowing just right.
The Smart Composting System sounds like it would be useful to home gardeners; it’s a Best Product finalist in the 2017 Hackaday Prize.
Podcast | #722 Adam Enticknap | Press Day Oakland Supercross
Podcast | #722 Adam Enticknap | Press Day Oakland Supercross
By Billy Rainford
We talk with #722 Adam Enticknap as he gets set to hit the track here at Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, California, on Press Day.
BERLIN — German factory orders rose sharply in August, driven by both foreign and domestic demand, in a strong sign for the country's industrial activity.
The Economy Ministry reported Friday that industrial orders rose 3.6 per cent in August over the previous month, following a 0.4 per cent drop in July.
Domestic orders rose 2.7 per cent while foreign orders grew 4.3 per cent, powered by a 7.7 per cent increase in orders from non-eurozone countries. Orders from within the eurozone fell 1 per cent.
ING economist Carsten Brzeski says that "combined with strong business surveys showing production expectations as well as orders books close to record highs, the German industry looks all set to end the year at maximum speed."
Livestream Tuesday 8/15 6p: New Mexico PBS, New Mexico in Focus (NMiF) and the Criminal Law Section of the State Bar of New Mexico co-host an Albuquerque Mayoral Candidate Forum. Watch the livestream here on KUNM.org.
The forum will be moderated by NMiF host Gene Grant along with contributing panelists NMiF Justice Correspondent Jeff Proctor and political psychologist and NMIF contributor Martha Burk.
Candidates scheduled to appear at the forum:
Brian Colon
Michelle Garcia Holmes
Tim Keller
Dan Lewis
Augustus Pedrotty
Susan Wheeler-Deichsel
The public is welcome but seating is very limited. There will be no questions from the audience.
Questions? Email NMiF producer Sarah Gustavus (sgustavus@nmpbs.org)
This property is for sale. This beautiful flat contains 10 rooms and has a livable surface of 265 m². This flat contains a bathtub and a washroom. It has 1 living room, a laundry room, a locker room and a finished basement. There is a garage. The property comprises a swimming pool.
HOT 105! Today’s R&B and Old School is giving YOU a chance to pick up a Mary J. Blige ALL ACCESS PASS with Rick Party in the Afternoon with Benji Brown. Listen ALL WEEK during the 12PM to find out if you WON the opportunity to meet The Queen of Hip Hop Soul, Mary J Blige on Tuesday, August 22nd in Miami
Robbie, Pitt, and Moore appeared on soap operas before becoming famous. Neilson Barnard/Getty Images, Jason Kempin/Getty Images for Netflix, and Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images for Chopard
Everybody has to start somewhere, and for many celebrities "somewhere" is the set of a daytime soap opera. It's a genre that doesn't get a lot of respect in the industry despite the grueling work schedule and reputation as an actors' boot camp.
"There seems to be some bristling at the implication that soaps are a training ground, but they are," Soap Opera Digest editor Stephanie Sloane told Variety in 2007. "They do up to 40 pages of dialogue a day, so as far as volume there's no comparison to what they do in primetime or film."
Many of the most popular soaps have run for decades and have consistently been a launching pad for many Hollywood careers.
Here are 16 stars who got their start on soap operas.
Nearly two months after marijuana became legal in California only about 1 percent of the state's known growers have been licensed, according to a report from a cannabis-business group.
The report, released Monday by the California Growers Association, cites costs and regulatory barriers it says independent growers face. It says only 0.78 percent have obtained licenses.
California's Bureau of Cannabis Control was closed Monday for the President's Day holiday and did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
A study published last year by the University of California Agricultural Issues Center estimates the newly created state market for recreational marijuana should produce $5 billion in taxable revenue this year.
Monday's report by the California Growers Association says that legal revenue could be diminished if more growers can't gain licenses.
The Clarks Originals Wallabees are a staple to hip-hop — memories of Ghostface Killah running down ways to “freak ’em” on the 1995 classic “Glaciers Of Ice” come to mind — and rap’s current golden boy Drake is continuing that legacy with his own collaboration arriving this week.
Branded alongside the More Life MC’s successful OVO brand, Clarks’ latest collab marks the second time these two have come together. Complete with an engraved OVO monogram print on the forefoot and the brand’s signature owl emblem fob, these are the definition of clean. Drizzy, you did your thing player!
Expect the limited edition OVO x Clarks Originals Wallabees collection to drop in both adult and kids sizes beginning this Friday (April 27) exclusively in the OVO online store and the Clarks Berwick Street store in Soho, London.
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Badger 5' game
MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Wisconsin Lottery's "Badger 5" game were:
04-17-21-27-29
(four, seventeen, twenty-one, twenty-seven, twenty-nine)
Estimated jackpot: $10,000
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There are concerns the province’s new speculation tax could impact communities where it is not in effect. Some say investors could avoid the tax in Kelowna and West Kelowna by acquiring vacation rental properties in other Okanagan cities, like Penticton. As Shelby Thom reports, that city is already facing an affordable housing crunch, partly because…
× Brazil prison riot: At least 60 people reported dead
MANAUS, Brazil — At least 60 people died in a prison riot in Brazil over the weekend, state-run media reported Monday.
The 17-hour uprising started Sunday afternoon as part of a rivalry between two criminal organizations at the Anísio Jobim Prison Complex in the city of Manaus, Agencia Brasil reported, citing the country’s Public Safety Secretary Sergio Fontes.
Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
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Kolkata, May 31 (IANS) West Bengal’s ruling Trinamool Congress on Thursday seemed on course to retaining the Maheshtala Assembly seat with an impressive margin, while the BJP was in the second spot by displacing the CPI-M.
After 11 rounds of vote count in Monday’s by-poll, Trinamool candidate Dulal Das has taken a 35,000 plus lead over Bharatiya Janata Party’s Sujit Kumar Ghosh.
Left Front nominated Communist Party of India-Marxist aspirant Pravat Chowdhury, backed by the Congress, was trailing his BJP rival by over 6,000 votes in the triangular contest.
In the 2016 Assembly polls, CPI-M’s heavyweight candidate Shamik Lahiri had finished runner up to Trinamool’s Kasturi Das in the constituency.
The CPI-M led Left Front had entered into an alliance with the Congress then
Kasturi Das’s demise has caused the by-election.
Dulal is Kasturi’s husband.
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Spotify (NYSE:SPOT) is up 2.5% after hours, after Hedgeye called the stock its new best long idea, seeing 25-30% upside and strength in the near term vs. long term.
The bear cash is "a ways out," though, says analyst Hesham Shaaban. The music streamer is still a hostage to the music labels on royalty rates, but rate negotiations are moot until 2021 at the earliest. (h/t Bloomberg)
The company neutralized the sell-side with its pre-IPO forecasts, Shaaban says.
Previously: Spotify revamps free offering to prime future conversions (Apr. 24 2018)
Gerald Green scored 18 points, 10 of them in a 25-2 fourth-quarter run, and the Boston Celtics beat the resting Milwaukee Bucks 112-94 in the regular-season finale on Wednesday night to claim the No. 1 seed in the...
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Micah Wilson, 8, Luke Petri, 10, and Austin Rutledge, 8, exercise during a physical education class at the Bridgemark Center in Tyler, Texas, on Monday, Feb. 27, 2017. Bridgemark Center specializes in education for children with learning disabilities such as dyslexia, dysgraphia and dyscalculia.
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Australian Olympic great Grant Hackett has been released without charge after a disturbance on the Gold Coast on Wednesday.
Hackett was arrested at his parents' home at Mermaid Beach around Midday [AEST], Channel 9 footage showing the champion swimmer in handcuffs as the police vehicle entered Southport watch house.
But he was a free man later Wednesday afternoon; his father telling the Gold Coast Bulletin of the day's earlier events.
"He's been receiving treatment from a doctor," Nev Hackett said. He's big and powerful when he's not happy.
"We decided he needed some treatment but there was no way he was going to go and get treatment this morning so we called the police.
"The only way the police can do anything under the law of the land is to arrest him for domestic violence."
Faryal added: "It was just a misunderstanding. I was in England he was in Dubai, he thought he was a bit cool in Dubai doing some tweets."
Amir also admitted he hand found it tough being away from boxing with a hand injury, admitting he felt lost without the structure the sport has provided him since he was a boy.
He explained: "Going through the hand injury that I had, not being in the boxing ring, being away from my family, going through a lot of stuff in my life, I think the best place for me is to be in the boxing ring.
"When I was away from that, it took me all over the place. I lost that focus and that structure. Not being in the gym, not training, when you have all that downtime you have all that energy in your body.
"My family were very supportive, my parents, they helped me when I said I don't know what to do.
"I came to a stage where I didn't know what to do with my life. I was wrecking my marriage, I wasn't boxing, I had a hand injury, I didn't know where to go, what to do."
With his first term drawing to a close, Mayor Jason Shelton used Tuesday's State of the City address to reflect on the nearly four years he has spent leading the All-America City. "We are in a great position now, and I think we are in a great position moving forward," Shelton said Tuesday to a room full of city employees and community leaders.
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A Saudi referee who has admitted soliciting a bribe has been deselected from 2018 World Cup duty, the FIFA Referees Committee confirmed on Wednesday.
The 32-year-old Fahad al-Mirdasi refereed games at the Rio Olympics in 2016 and the 2017 Confederations Cup and had been set to oversee World Cup games in Russia.
“Mr. Fahad al-Mirdasi is withdrawn with immediate effect,” a FIFA statement said.
READ ALSO: After Champions League clash, Ramos wishes Salah a ‘rapid recovery’
As referees at the 2018 World Cup were selected in teams of three, Mirdasi’s two assistants Mohammed al-Abakry and Abdulah al-Shalwai are also deselected, the FIFA Referees Committee said.
Two weeks ago Mirdasi was given a lifetime ban in Saudi Arabia after admitting soliciting a bribe from a Saudi club, according to the Saudi Football Federation.
Mirdasi had been scheduled to oversee Saudi’s King’s Cup final earlier this month but was suddenly replaced a few hours before kick-off.
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Russell scored 15 points (7-18 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 0-1 FT) while adding four rebounds and three assists in 24 minutes off the bench during Friday's 102-99 loss to the Lakers.
It's the most court time he's seen since returning from a knee injury on Jan. 19. Russell is now averaging 14.5 points, 3.8 boards, 1.8 assists and 1.3 three-pointers over his last four games, and while the Nets have no reason to rush his recovery, he's inching closer to reclaiming his spot in the starting lineup.
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Albany Fire Rescue got a call from Dougherty County Police around 8:20 about a man who they thought might have been stranded in the Flint River. About 10:00, word came that the 30-year-old man had been found safe. He had been in the Flint area since Monday, when he got lost.
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Former "Sex and the City" star Cynthia Nixon said on Twitter Monday that she'll challenge Gov. Andrew Cuomo in New York's Democratic primary in September.
Her announcement sets up a race pitting an openly gay liberal activist against a two-term incumbent with a $30 million war chest and possible presidential ambitions.
In a video on Twitter, the public education advocate said, "We want our government to work again."
Nixon in recent speeches has called on Democrats nationally to carve out a strong liberal identity instead of being merely the "anti-Trump party."
The 51-year-old Manhattan mother of three is an ally of Democratic New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, who frequently clashes with Cuomo on various issues.
The 60-year-old Cuomo was favored 66 percent to 19 percent over Nixon in a recent Siena College poll.
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Son Lux had already been planning songs ahead of their scheduled studio time this past November. But when the election happened, all of that was scrapped. With a shared focus and musical target, the trio channeled their anger, frustration, and – ultimately – their desire to push forward into new songs. The results are the Remedy EP (May 12). Ryan Lott spoke with Kyle Meredith about the sessions, and stories behind the tracks.
Listen to the interview above and check out the single, “Dangerous,” below.
FILE - In this March 2, 2014, file photo, Sen. Curt Bramble, R- Provo, speaks during a news conference at the Utah State Capitol, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Abortion policy has been a hot topic in state legislative sessions that convened or resumed Jan. 2018. Lawmakers already have taken several actions on bills that would expand or restrict access to abortion. In Utah, lawmakers are considering bills that would penalize doctors who do not show an informational video to women seeking an abortion, and another that would bar doctors from performing abortions sought because the fetus has Down syndrome. Rick Bowmer, File AP Photo
An organization representing Kansas’ local governments says it’ll push for legislation that would allow greater flexibility in boosting property taxes without first seeking voter blessings for them.
The Lawrence Journal-World reports that the League of Kansas Municipalities said Wednesday it will press for amending a “property tax lid” law adopted by the Legislature in 2015.
That law generally requires cities and counties to seek voter approval before they can adopt a budget that increases the spending of property tax revenues beyond a five-year average rate of inflation.
Two measures relating to the tax lid are pending in Topeka. One would repeal it, while the other one supported by the League of Kansas Municipalities that would make bigger budgets subject to protest petitions, not automatically requiring an election.
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — At first you want to laugh, and then you want to cry.
Carson Wentz rushed for two rushing touchdowns, on one of which he torn his ACL, but both were negated by Lane Johnson penalties.
In Kenjon Barner’s Instagram story, you can hear Wentz in the background messing with Johnson about taking away his rushing touchdowns.
carson: “i ran in two touchdowns today and you took them both away”
lane: “you got a lot of nerve comin at me like that”
😂 pic.twitter.com/o5yDg9G2F3 — sen bimmons (@NOflyzonePHILLY) December 11, 2017
Wentz broke the Eagles’ single-season passing touchdown record by throwing 4 touchdowns on Sunday in the win over the Rams, giving him 33 for the season. His fourth TD pass came after he tore his ACL. Amazing.
The Eagles (11-2) now turn to Nick Foles. They need two wins to lock up the No. 1 overall seed in the NFC.
Real Madrid went to Munich for the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinals and were soundly out-played for Bayern for the bulk of the first hour. But they managed to stay even at 1-1, then went up a man. With Bayern at 10 men, Real stole a late winner and now they await the second leg (Tuesday, 2:45 p.m. ET on FS1) in Madrid with a clear upper hand.
What are the keys to that second leg?
CAPE TOWN: South African President Jacob Zuma is consulting legal advisers about setting up a judicial inquiry into allegations of influence-peddling within his government, his deputy Cyril Ramaphosa told parliament on Wednesday.
New allegations in recent weeks of inappropriate collusion between state-owned companies and business interests close to Zuma have put more pressure on the scandal-plagued leader and ministers close to him.
(Reporting by Wendell Roelf; Editing by Hugh Lawson)
Shea Patterson announces intent to transfer to Michigan
Ole Miss quarterback Shea Patterson announced Monday he is transferring to Michigan to continue his college career.
Patterson shared a note on Twitter confirming the news after visiting the campus for an official visit over the weekend.
Patterson, the top-ranked quarterback in the 2016 recruiting class, is a nice get for Michigan. It doesn’t come as a huge surprise, as he never really considered any other schools, and he’ll have the opportunity to play right away given the issues the Wolverines have had at quarterback.
It is unclear if Patterson will be able to play right away for the Wolverines. He would have to get an NCAA waiver, but that may not be particularly difficult given the sanctions hitting the program. If he isn’t forced to sit out a year, he’ll likely compete with sophomore Brandon Peters for the starting role.
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It’s hard to believe it’s been 10 years already. For the last decade, Bay View’s cozy beer-lover’s bar, Burnhearts, has celebrated the summer with an annual block party sponsored by Pabst. This year’s event sticks to the winning formula, with a day of local music, local food (from Goodkind, Classic Slice and Honeypie), art and cold drinks (the Korbel brandy slushes are well worth waiting in line for). Joseph Huber, Queen Hilma, Collections of Colonies of Bees, Rx Drugs, AUTOMatic and Static Eyes make up this year’s music lineup.
New York police say three teenagers face criminal charges over a YouTube video that shows them trespassing on a bridge that's under construction.State police announced Monday that it made the arrests between Aug. 6 and Aug. 8.The July 13 video shows the teens walking along train tracks, squeezing through a fence hole and roaming around a span that will replace the Tappan Zee Bridge.The camera shows some dizzying views of the Hudson River below. About five minutes into the video, one teen says they've been spotted and they run away.One of the two new spans of the bridge north of New York City opens Aug. 25. The other will open next year.It's being named for former Gov. Mario Cuomo.
A North County rape case again ends in mistrial. For the second time, jurors deadlock on whether a Paso Robles man raped his then-girlfriend’s intoxicated aunt.
Rian Mabus is 32. He’s accused of raping a 41-year-old Tehachapi woman after a night of drinking during a family get together on Labor Day Weekend in 2014.
The first trial ended with a 6-6 deadlock.
This recent trial ended with a deadlock of eight votes for “guilty” and four “not guilty.”
The San Luis Obispo County District Attorney will decide whether to try the case a third time. They’ll tell Rian Mabus at a hearing June 27th if there will be a third trial.
Tina Lawson is not only the mother of talented daughters Beyonce and Solange, she’s also a master joke teller. At least she thinks so.
Miss Tina often uses her Instagram page to indulge in “Corny Joke Time” which consists of innocent riddles any sweet mother would tell her kids. However, her latest joke proves she’s not beyond getting a little naughty if she needs to.
You so nasty, Miss Tina!
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CAIRO, March 18 (Reuters) - Egypt aims to offer shares in about 20 state companies over the next 2-2.5 years, the finance ministry said on Sunday, part of a programme of initial public offerings on the Cairo exchange.
Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) continues to bet on the cloud as a new member of The Cloud Foundry Foundation, a not-for-profit that oversees the development of the eponymous platform as a service.
Microsoft’s Azure rents open source cloud applications needed for enterprise IT customers. The cloud app list includes Hadoop, OpenStack and Cloud Foundry.
The company joins the Foundation as a gold member, which costs $100K per year but comes with the potential to nominate a member to the Foundation’s board.
“By joining the Cloud Foundry Foundation, we will be able to work with members to contribute to foundation initiatives and bring a wider range of solutions to Microsoft Azure for our customers and the community,” says Microsoft partner director Corey Sanders.
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (AP) - A Virginia man convicted in the 1994 slaying of a teen has been granted parole.
The Daily Press reported Tuesday that 48-year-old Nathaniel Dale Pierce is the case's second defendant to win release. Pierce was sentenced in 1996 to 62 years in prison for the slaying of 19-year-old Steven Anthony Smith in Newport News. Court records say several men shot at Smith in July 1994, killing him instantly when a bullet hit his neck.
Pierce; his brother, Darryl Leon Hunter; and Reginald Lee Fletcher Jr. were convicted of murder in the case. They have maintained their innocence. The Virginia Parole Board voted in March to release the 43-year-old Fletcher in August. Pierce is set to be released in November. The now-39-year-old Hunter is up parole later this year.
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India's top explorer Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) is keen to acquire the government's stake in oil refiner Hindustan Petroleum Corporation (HPCL), the country's oil minister said on Wednesday.
"ONGC has shown interest," Dharmendra Pradhan told reporters in New Delhi.
"In my view, HPCL's independent identity and brand will be protected in the process," HPCL Chairman Mukesh Kumar Surana said, indicating the refiner could become a subsidiary of ONGC.
March 28 Biomed Lublin Wytwornia Surowic i Szczepionek SA (Biomed):
* Said on Monday that it resolved to increase its share capital via issue of 850,000 series G shares and 2,495,400 series H shares via private subscription
* Issue price of series G and series H shares is set at 1.03 zlotys ($0.26) per share
* Issue of new shares will be issued with the exclusion of existing shareholders' pre-emptive rights
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April 12 Maa Group Bhd:
* Entered into a conditional subscription agreement with altech to subscribe for 14,285,714 altech shares
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The American Girl™ doll store at Oak Park Mall, 11327 W. 95th Street, introduced children and adult fans to the 2017 Girl of the Year.
Her name is Gabriela McBride. One of her main profile characteristics is that she has a passion for the arts, specifically spoken word poetry. She uses poetry to overcome personal obstacles and create positive change for her community.
One person is dead after a crash Saturday afternoon.
According to Iowa State Patrol, 56-year-old Gene Turner of Janesville died after crashing into another vehicle that was backing into a driveway on Waverly Road.
The other driver was 73-year-old John Thode of Cedar Falls.
It's unclear if he had any injuries at this time.
SHARE COPY LINK Texas football coach Tom Herman says one of his primary goals to turn around a program coming off three consecutive losing seasons is to instill a culture where losing feels awful on a daily basis. He outlines how he does that in a team setting. V Jimmy Burch jburch@star-telegram.com
Texas football coach Tom Herman says one of his primary goals to turn around a program coming off three consecutive losing seasons is to instill a culture where losing feels awful on a daily basis. He outlines how he does that in a team setting. V Jimmy Burch jburch@star-telegram.com
“They’re not going to be restarting anything," Mr Trump vows of the Iran nuclear programme.
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A large police presence was on the ground in Cardigan town centre on Monday evening after police confirmed that a vehicle reported stolen had been found in the River Teifi.
Details remain scant regarding how it entered the water and police are yet to confirm whether a driver was found with the car but a three-year-old girl was recovered from the scene.
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SARALAND, Ala. (AP) — Some people continue to question police actions at an Alabama restaurant where a black woman’s arrest, captured on video, raised questions about mistreatment.
Local NAACP branch President David Smith tells WKRG-TV that he believes police accounts indicating Chikesia Clemons may have had alcohol or threatened others are “ancillary” to what happened. The Mobile County branch will meet Thursday in Saraland to discuss the events.
Clemons was charged with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest early Sunday after police wrestled her to the floor at a Waffle House in Saraland, a suburb of Mobile. Many people who watched a video posted by a friend concluded Clemons had been mistreated by three white police officers. However, police and Waffle House management say they believe actions were appropriate. Police say officers won’t be disciplined.
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Snow causes part of Brown County Arena roof to collapse
ASHWAUBENON, Wis. (AP) — Snow has crashed through part of the roof of the Brown County Veterans Memorial Arena near Green Bay.
Authorities were called twice Friday night about snow crashing through portions of the arena's roof.
A spokesman for PMI Entertainment Group says snow first slid down off the arena's dome through the roof of the ticket area. Hours later, another large chunk of snow fell, crashing through the roof of a conference room used by the Green Bay Area Convention & Visitor Bureau.
Up to 6 feet of snow was inside the arena where the damage occurred.
No one was inside the arena at the time of the collapse. USA Today Network-Wisconsin reports a damage estimate is unavailable.
A storm last weekend dropped more than 2 feet of snow across northeastern Wisconsin.
Real Madrid are reportedly looking to offload Cristiano Ronaldo in the summer.
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06.50: Real Madrid want Cristiano Ronaldo to join Manchester United in negotiations that could see David De Gea move to the Bernabeu, according to reports.
United are set to face another fight to keep De Gea with Real expected to come calling at the end of the season.
And Spanish outlet Don Balon claims the La Liga champions are ready to include Ronaldo in any proposal to land the shot stopper.
De Gea’s current contract expires in 2019 but the club have the option of automatically extending it by a further year.
However, Don Balon say Los Blancos are hopeful that using Ronaldo as bait may pull off.
Far-right radio show host and Infowars founder Alex Jones advocates a range of preposterous and deplorable conspiracy theories. He doesn’t usually get airtime in the mainstream media.
But NBC News’ Megyn Kelly sat down with him and over the weekend she teased a portion of their conversation, set to be aired next Sunday. She explained the interview as an attempt to “shine a light” on a man whom President Donald Trump has praised but many others know little about.
Newswise — WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 14, 2017) –The Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) released a video of highlights from its recent 105th Annual Meeting in Fort Worth, Texas. Nearly 500 members of the national and international medical regulatory community gathered to discuss important topics impacting the rapidly changing world of medical licensure and regulation.
Please click here to watch a brief compilation of interviews with state medical board members and leaders from across the country as they share why the FSMB’s Annual Meeting continues to be the premier educational event in medical regulation.
The penultimate hole at Shinnecock Hills is a 180-yard par-3.
Shinnecock Hills Hole By Hole Guide: Hole 17
Hole 17: Par-3: 180 yards
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The par-3 180 yard 17th doesn’t seem all too difficult, but the wind often wreaks havoc here. Usually it is from left to right meaning competitors will have to aim at the bunkers on the left and hope the wind carries their ball back towards the green.
Precision and accuracy are whats required here.
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Digital sales at Panera Bread, which include online, mobile and kiosk orders, currently account for 26 percent of the chain’s sales. The company expects to pass $1 billion in digital sales this year with that number expected to double by 2019.
Advocates for District of Columbia statehood are making their annual pitch to members of Congress.
This year's "lobby day" organized by D.C. Vote comes amid an attempt by House Republicans to invalidate a local law. On Monday, a House committee voted in favor of a resolution that would strike down the District's new assisted-suicide law.
Congress hasn't invalidated a city law since 1991, and it's unlikely the House and Senate will vote on the resolution in time to stop doctor-assisted suicide from becoming legal. But Congress often finds other ways to block local policies that members don't like.
Supporters of statehood will be visiting House and Senate offices Wednesday, armed with talking points about how District residents are "second-class citizens" because they lack voting representation in Congress.
Baku. 17 May. REPORT.AZ/ Exhibition “Azerbaijan - Perl of Islamic World” opened at Kazakhstan National Museum. Report informs referring to kazakh-tv.kz, works of more than 50 photographers are displayed at the exhibition.
The authors mainly present historical, cultural and architectural facilities reflecting moral evolution of the country.
Photo exhibition is held within the framework of the year of Islamic Solidarity.
“Azerbaijan announced 2017 as a year of Islamic Solidarity. Azerbaijan hosts Islamic Solidarity Games. All Muslim countries of the world attend that event. This year Azerbaijan will host number of forums dedicated to development and improvement of multiculturalism and tolerance in the world”, Azerbaijani ambassador in Kazakhstan Rashad Mammadov told.
The ambassador also told that Kazakhstan National Museum will have Azerbaijan corner. The visitors will have chance to get acquainted with history, culture, customs and traditions of the nation.
Police and sheriff's deputies in the Athens area have mobilized to assist in a search for two state prisoners whom authorities said killed two state prison guards early Tuesday in Putnam County. The suspects were identified as Ricky Alan Dubose, 24, of Roy Woods Road, Comer, and Donnie Russell Rowe, 43, who had a Macon address, but prison records show he is from Lewisburg, Tenn.
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McDonald’s is testing a new Vegan Burger, called the McVegan!
The burger, a soy-based patty with all the (vegan) fixings, is only available at one location so far, a McDonald’s in Finland.
You never know, if it does well Vegans here in the states may see it on the menu as well.
Glass Men Magazine enlists the legendary supermodel Tyson Beckford to star in the cover story of their Fall 2017 edition captured by fashion photographer Ssam Kim. Grooming is work of Sheridan Ward at The Wall Group.
For I’m Not A Real Person – I’m A Legend story Tyson is wearing selected looks from Hugo Boss, Acne Studios, Michael Kors, Calvin Klein, Saturday Surf, Public School, Drifter, and Frame. See more of the session bellow:
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FLORENCE, SC (WBTW) – Florence police have released photos from a robbery Sunday in hopes of identifying and catching the suspect.
Officers from the Florence Police Department responded to the Family Dollar on West Lucas Street about a robbery Sunday morning just before 8 a.m., according to Lt. Mike Brandt with the department.
During the investigation, police learned that a male in a purple shirt and dark pants came to the store and demanded money from the manager. The suspect took the money and ran toward North Irby Street, police say.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Florence Police Department at 843-665-3191 or Crime Stoppers (1-888-CRIMESC / 1-888-274-6372).
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Cleveland BioLabs Inc
* Cleveland BioLabs reports second quarter 2017 financial results and development progress
* Q2 revenue $200,000 versus $600,000
* Qtrly loss per share $0.50‍​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
ABC11 is proud to serve as the media sponsor for the 2017 Tobacco Road Marathon on March 19th on the American Tobacco Trail in Cary. All proceeds from the race benefit local charities. Go to www.tobaccoroadmarathon.com for details.
No charges have been laid, but the OSPCA has issued orders to a Moonstone Dog Sled company. The animal protection agency has issued the order to provide adequate insulated shelter, clean water, and appropriate food to the company, pointing out issuing these orders is part of the legal process the OSPCA must follow. The dog sled company was accused on social media of mistreating its animals, a claim the OSPCA continues to investigate.
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A 19-year-old from Montgomery died in the hospital Sunday night from gunshot wounds, and police have charged a 26-year-old woman with murder.
Caleb Royal, 19, was shot at the 4000 block of Amesbury Drive at approximately 7:30 p.m., according to a report from the Montgomery Police Department. He was taken to the hospital where he died three hours later.
MPD detectives arrested Latoya Sanders, 26, and charged her with murder. Detectives later connected the shooting to an altercation that took place earlier in the day.
Sanders is charged with murder and 3rd degree domestic violence. She is being held on a $150,500 bond.
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WICHITA, Kan. — Court records show a slain Kansas psychiatrist was stabbed about 165 times outside his clinic in Wichita last month.
The arrest affidavit for the suspect, 21-year-old Umar Dutt, was released Thursday. He’s charged with first-degree murder in the Sept. 13 death of Achutha Reddy at his Holistic Psychiatry Services clinic.
The affidavit says a clinic employee reported hearing Reddy calling for help and then seeing Dutt stabbing the psychiatrist. The employee was able to briefly separate the two.
The affidavit says Reddy also suffered “blunt force trauma” and may have been run over by a vehicle.
Dutt was a patient of Reddy’s. Investigators haven’t released a possible motive.
Dutt is jailed on a US$1-million bond. His attorney tells The Wichita Eagle “more evidence will be coming to light.”
Digital Share 2017 presentation about Linked Open Data at The Getty, starting from what LOD is, to why we're interested in it, and some of the practical approaches we're using to make it real.
TEL AVIV, Israel — Thousands of Israelis have poured into the streets of Tel Aviv for an anti-corruption rally calling on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to resign.
Local media estimated that more than 10,000 turned out Saturday for the weekly demonstration. Smaller demonstrations were taking place in other Israeli cities as well. Turnout has been growing dramatically in recent weeks as increasing corruption charges have been linked to Netanyahu and his political allies. Organizers hope the grassroots movement will pressure authorities to press charges that eventually force Netanyahu from office.
Netanyahu has been questioned in two cases and police say they suspect him of being involved in bribery, fraud and breach of trust. The prime minister has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing and calls the accusations a witch hunt orchestrated by a hostile media.
First there was the Trump administration's travel ban, then talk about the Mexican border wall and, finally, last week, Alfredo Solis decided it was time to send a message. So the owner of Mezcalero, the hottest new Mexican restaurant in the District of Columbia, put it at the bottom of his receipts: "Immigrants help make America great!" "I came to this country 17 years ago, and I work hard.
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Barrie Police are putting the word out about a scam involving credit cards. Multiple calls have been placed to police from people who themselves get a message saying that a quantity of money has been stolen from their credit card and they need to attend their bank. What stands out, according to police, is that the victim will be approached by one individual and no other bank employee should know about this.
That’s a warning sign, says Constable Nicole Rogers.
Rogers adds doing your due diligence is important to protect yourself from being a victim of this scam.
John Stamos' pregnant fiancée Caitlin McHugh was the victim of a jewelry heist just hours before her wedding day.
The 31-year-old model and actress was staying at a bungalow at the Beverly Hills Hotel on Friday when she left — and came back to roughly $165,000 in jewelry missing from her room, TMZ reported.
The jewelry was reportedly on loan from Neil Lane for her wedding day, meaning the couple is on the hook for the six-figure price tag.
Stamos, 54, and McHugh are set to wed this weekend, according to the gossip site.
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However, they first had to sit with cops to report the crime.
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Authorities told TMZ that was no sign of forced entry.
The couple became engaged in October after Stamos proposed at McHugh's favorite place on earth — Disneyland.
It was revealed McHugh was pregnant in a Dec. 13 issue of People.
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April 28 Franklin Resources Inc
* Franklin Resources, Inc announces second quarter results
* Q2 earnings per share $0.74
* Qtrly operating revenues $1.6 billion versus $1.56 billion
* Q2 earnings per share view $0.67, revenue view $1.57 billion -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
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The British MEP blasted the Government's post-Brexit fisheries blueprint saying the Theresa May and her Cabinet "have sold out and betrayed fishing communities on Brexit."
Latest plans would allow British fishermen to catch more fish once the strict quota system currently in place is scrapped after the UK withdraws from the European Union.
Mr Hookhem claimed that new fisheries White Paper is "nothing more than a smokescreen to maintain the status quo after 2020."
He said: "For Gove to say that British fishers will get a 'fairer share' of fishing opportunities is ridiculous and smacks of a stitch-up.
"Giving the inshore fleet a few extra fish to catch, while EU based flagships and a few of the big boys take the rest, is not what fishers voted for and not what they should be getting."
ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) — Hundreds of people have attended a commemoration ceremony honoring a Croatian general who died after apparently taking poison at a United Nations tribunal that confirmed his war crimes conviction.
Two government ministers attended the ceremony organized by a generals’ association and held Monday at the main concert hall in Zagreb, the capital. The gathering is seen as a display of resurging nationalism in the European Union’s newest member state.
Slobodan Praljak gulped what he said was poison after judges at the war crimes court in The Hague, Netherlands, confirmed his conviction in an appeals hearing last month. Dutch authorities and the court have opened investigations into how he obtained the substance.
Many in Croatia consider Praljak a hero despite his conviction for war crimes in Bosnia during the 1992-95 war.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Another man accused of assaulting protesters at a Donald Trump campaign rally in Louisville has counter-sued the president, saying he was following Trump's urging to remove them.
Matthew Heimbach is being sued over his alleged actions at the March 1, 2016 rally. In a counter claim filed in federal court on Monday, Heimbach says he was relying "on Trump's authority to order disruptive persons removed," according to WDRB-TV (bit.ly/2onwCE9).
Another defendant, Alvin Bamberger, also attended the rally and can be seen on video shoving a woman. Bamberger filed a counter claim on Friday saying that he acted on Trump's "urging and inspiration."
Three people who claim they were assaulted at the Trump rally filed a lawsuit last year against Trump, his campaign, Heimbach and Bamberger.
Cuito — Health professionals in central Bié province must always abide by deontological ethics in looking after the patients, thus curing their physical and psychological ailments.
This was said Monday in Cuito, Bié, by the local governor, Álvaro Manuel de Boavida Neto, who added that depending on the service provided, patients can heal more easily.
He told the hospitals to secure medicines to disadvantaged families, stressing that patients with power to afford the drugs should help others, in view of the prevailing economic crisis affecting the country.
With a population of about 455,000 inhabitants, Bié's health sector is currently served by 3,570 workers that include 84 medical doctors (13 nationals), nurses and aid personnel in 175 health centres.
Malaria, diarrhoeas, respiratory diseases, diabetes, rheumatism, typhoid fever and sexually transmitted diseases are some of the main ailments reported in the province.
A Sutton man who tried to meet what he believed was a 13-year-old girl for sex will be sentenced later this month.
Brent Dickens, 31, of Eastfield Side, entered guilty pleas to three offences at Nottingham Crown Court on Friday, when he appeared via videolink.
He admitted two counts of requesting indecent pictures from a girl he did not reasonably believe to be 16 or over, between December 30, 2017 and January 4, 2018, and one count of attempting to meet a girl he thought was 13, at Sutton bus station, on January 3.
Dickens will be sentenced on February 27.
SAO PAULO, May 30 (Reuters) - Coffee exports from Brazil, the world’s largest producer, in May are likely to be 900,000 60-kg bags less than expected due to a nationwide truckers protest that hampered transport to ports, exporters association Cecafé said on Wednesday.
The group said in a statement that the protests caused financial losses estimated at 560 million reais ($149.99 million) in lost export sales and additional port costs. Protests appeared to be winding down on Wednesday, but movement in the main port of Santos remained sluggish.
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The TOWIE cast member is known for her outrageous looks on the ITVBE reality show.
And proving that she rocks equally racy attire in real life, Chloe has been wowing on her Ibiza getaway.
The blonde bombshell, 32, has been rocking some seriously scantily-clad looks – from high-cut swimsuits to plunging dresses.
But one of her stand-out looks has to be when she donned an all-in-one mesh bodysuit.
MILAN, April 13 Italy will offer a new "BTP Italia" inflation-linked bond starting from May 15, the Treasury said in a statement on Thursday.
The bond, which is aimed at retail investors, will have a six-year maturity and pay a coupon linked to the Italian inflation rate.
Retail investors will be able to buy the bond directly through their online banking accounts between May 15 and 17, while the offer to institutional investors will take place on May 18.
Italy introduced the BTP Italia bonds at the height of the euro zone crisis to tap large private wealth at home in the face of scant foreign demand for its debt.
The bonds, which pay a generous premium over the euro zone inflation rate, have proved a success also with institutional buyers, leading to record-sized issues and prompting the Treasury to limit the amount sold to professional investors. (Reporting by Francesca Landini)
After India registered a massive win in the U-19 World Cup, the nation cheered and celebrated in excitement. Families of team members were seen celebrating with much excitement. This is India's fourth win in the U-19 category. India beat Australia by eight wickets and clinched the 2018 ICC U-19 World Cup title at the Bay Oval in New Zealand on Saturday.
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KHAM North Iowa Basketball at West Hancock 6:15 PM
Friday, December 15
KIOW West Hancock Basketball at Forest City 6:15 PM
KHAM West Hancock Basketball at Forest City 6:15 PM
Saturday, December 16
KIOW Iowa State University Men’s Basketball vs. University of Northern Iowa at Des Moines 3:30 PM
KHAM Viterbo University Men’s Basketball at Waldorf University 5:00 PM
Tuesday, December 19
KIOW Belmond-Klemme Basketball at Forest City 6:15 PM
KHAM Newman Catholic Basketball at West Hancock 6:15 PM
Wednesday, December 20
KIOW Maryland Eastern Shore Men’s Basketball at Iowa State University 6:00 PM
Thursday, December 21
KIOW Nicholls State Women’s Basketball at Iowa State University 6:30 PM
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Friday, December 22
KIOW Forest City, New Hampton Wrestling at Osage 6:00 PM
SAO PAULO, April 5 A body of Brazil's tax audit council overruled on Wednesday an appeal presented by exchange and clearinghouse firm BM&FBovespa SA related to the booking of goodwill amortizations dating back to 2008.
In a securities filing, BM&FBovespa said that, once all ongoing legal processes taking place at Carf - as the tax auditing council is known - are finalized, it plans to take the case to Brazilian courts. The value of fines implied in the case was around 1.18 billion reais ($381 million) at the end of last year, the filing said.
($1 = 3.0943 reais) (Reporting by Guillermo Parra-Bernal)
BOURNE, Mass. (AP) — Researchers say preliminary findings show a North Atlantic right whale may have been struck by a ship before the animal was found dead in Massachusetts waters.
Officials with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration say bruising consistent with blunt trauma could be evidence of a ship strike.
North Atlantic right whales are critically endangered; only a few hundred still exist in the world.
NOAA is urging vessels to keep a close watch for right whales, which often swim just below the water's surface and can be hard to see.
The 27-foot long, 1-year-old female was found dead in Cape Cod Bay on Thursday and towed to a harbor where it could be placed on a flatbed for transport. A final analysis is expected to take weeks.
Depending on a provocative and often unpredictable star such as Barr — who had the benefit of mass success in the pre-digital TV era of the 1990s — was a gamble and ABC executives knew it. The fact they were willing to take such a risk demonstrates just how hungry they were to recapture some of the network’s past glory that had been dimmed in recent years by the public’s shift to streaming online video and on-demand viewing.
Kentucky's criminal ban on medical marijuana is being challenged in a lawsuit that says its use could help combat the state's opioid addiction woes.
The suit, filed Wednesday in Franklin County Circuit Court in Frankfort, lists three plaintiffs who have used medical marijuana to help ease health problems.
The suit says the medical marijuana ban violates constitutional privacy rights.
It says Kentucky treats anyone turning to medical marijuana as "criminals rather than patients in need of safe relief." It says that states legalizing medical marijuana have seen drops in hospital admissions for opioid abuse.
Defendants are Republican Gov. Matt Bevin and Democratic Attorney General Andy Beshear.
Twenty-nine states and the District of Columbia have authorized medical use of marijuana.
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Ephesians 3:17 New International Version (NIV)
17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love,
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Katrina Kaif, Anushka Sharma
Katrina Kaif and Anushka Sharma set the Koffee couch on fire last week as they slayed with their honest-to-goodness and funny answers. Frankly speaking, I consider it as the best episode of the season so far! And why not, Karan Johar himself admitted to having a meltdown on his own show.
Deepika Padukone
Deepika Padukone also tweeted about Anushka and Katrina’s crazy episode, even though in a particular Q&A segment, both of them admitted to not considering her as a good friend. Speaking further about the episode, she told BL:
Sometimes you may feel a certain way about people & they may not feel that about you & that’s okay. I wish them (Katrina Kaif and Anushka Sharma) all the best.
That’s a mature perspective! Your thoughts?
Former NSA Head William Binney and filmmaker Friedrich Moser join Alex Jones live via Skype to discuss how the deep state has used the NSA surveillance system to destroy President Trump.
Zillah cemetery needs to be cleaned, kept up
 This past Memorial Day weekend, when we placed flowers on the graves of our loved ones, I was so upset by the condition of Zillah Cemetery.
My son is there after losing him at a young age.
After getting flowers I went to his grave, only to see this dried up portion that looked like a pasture. What disrespect to him.
After tears and putting flowers in the holder, my tears turned to anger. How dare they charge a fortune to bury someone, only to have the cemetery look like that.
I took pictures. Along with me, I met a couple of ladies who took pictures of some veterans’ graves that had a flag indeed but also a ton of dirt on the grave. They couldn’t even read the name.
I will be contacting City Hall, Public Works and the mayor and City Council. If they do not get the water on where my son is, I will take hoses and sprinkler and water it myself.
Julia Shirley
Yakima
Special Counsel Robert Mueller is investigating Donald Trump for possible obstruction of justice in the Russia probe, according to the Washington Post:
The move by special counsel Robert S. Mueller III to investigate Trump’s conduct marks a major turning point in the nearly year-old FBI investigation, which until recently focused on Russian meddling during the presidential campaign and on whether there was any coordination between the Trump campaign and the Kremlin. Investigators have also been looking for any evidence of possible financial crimes among Trump associates, officials said.
Trump had received private assurances from then-FBI Director James B. Comey starting in January that he was not personally under investigation. Officials say that changed shortly after Comey’s firing.
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The New Year's Day homicide investigation led Del City police officers to a home on Del Road, where police said "We do believe that our suspect may have had some type of mental problems and some drug abuse issues," said Del City police Maj. Jody Suit.
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SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean prosecutors say they've indicted jailed former President Park Geun-hye and sent her case to a criminal court over a high-profile corruption scandal.
The Seoul prosecutors' office on Monday made the indictment.
Park was arrested and confined to a detention facility near Seoul last month on allegations that she colluded with a confidante to extort from businesses and commit other wrongdoing.
Park's criminal trial is expected to start in coming weeks and she will remain jailed during court proceedings that could take as long as six months.
Park has denied any legal wrongdoing.
A boost in equipment sales propelled Caterpillar's first-quarter profit, as a strong global economy helped support construction and energy industry projects.
The maker of heavy equipment and machinery also greatly increased its outlook for the year, citing an upbeat global markets, better pricing and demand.
Profit rose eightfold to $1.67 billion, or $2.74 per share, while revenue surged 31 percent to $12.86 billion. The results topped Wall Street expectations.
Construction equipment sales rose 38 percent during the quarter, while energy and transportation equipment sales rose 26 percent. North America remained the company's biggest market, with its Asia/Pacific region coming in as its next biggest.
Looking ahead, the Deerfield, Illinois company boosted its full-year outlook by $2 to a range of $9.75 to $10.75 per share.
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Minnesota Ballet Takes on Famous “Swan Lake” for Spring Performances
DULUTH, Minn. – The ballet is back with Spring performances of Swan Lake this weekend.
Minnesota Ballet Executive Artistic Director Robert Gardner is staging the ballet in honor of his 10 year anniversary in the position and 25 year anniversary with the company.
Previously, Act II of Swan Lake was performed by the then-Duluth Ballet in 1993.
Performances this weekend will be three acts of the world-known ballet.
Performances:
Friday, March 23, at 7 p.m.
Saturday, March 24, at 7 p.m.
Sunday, March 25, at 3 p.m.
The ballet will be performed at the DECC Symphony Hall.
For tickets call 218-727-4344 or head to minnesotaballet.org.
Officials are warning of scorching temps, gusty winds, and low relative humidity by week's end.
City provides incomplete list of needed work; apartment keys are stolen.
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Pond cleaners at Alice Keck Park Memorial Gardens encountered an unexpected quantity of sludge.
Protesters over the weekend gathered downtown Santa Barbara and outside the federal agency’s Santa Maria headquarters.
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Red Bull Formula 1 driver Max Verstappen has apologised for any offence he may have caused by making a joke about Brazilians during the Bahrain Grand Prix weekend...
BRADENTON, Fla. - A proposed housing and commercial development for Long Bar Pointe is getting lots of mixed and strong reaction from folks, especially at Thursday's public hearing with Manatee County's Planning Commissioners.
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CLEVELAND >> A bartender at a Cleveland bar where a 20-year-old woman was critically injured falling from a balcony on St. Patrick’s Day has been charged with selling alcohol to someone under 21.
Court records show bartender Carisa Buehner is charged with the first-degree misdemeanor. Cleveland.com reports court records say Buehner sold three mixed vodka drinks to Megan Keefe and surveillance video showed Buehner give Keefe the drinks without asking for her ID.
A message left Thursday at a phone listing for Buehner in Chardon hasn’t been returned.
Keefe fell about 15 feet from the inside second-story balcony and struck her head on a granite railing. Her injuries included fractures to her skull and vertebrae.
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A lawsuit Keefe’s parents filed against the bar says Keefe remains unconscious and needs constant care.
WEST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) - Firefighters worked to retrieve a person who was trapped on a roof inside the Miami-Dade Youth Fair.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue crews lowered the victim down from the top of the food stand at the Fair, Monday afternoon.
Other workers tried to help that woman. She was then taken to the hospital.
Officials have not released her condition.
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Two backpacks were buried in the snow in two different spots above 11,000 feet for the 16th annual Beacon Bowl event at Arapahoe Basin Ski Area on Saturday. The final competitors swiftly searched for them while carrying enough gear to ski, stay warm above 10,000 feet and find the hidden beacons. The fastest time in the finals was 1 minute and 52 seconds by Tim Walsh. An all-day fundraiser for the Colorado Avalanche Information Center, the Beacon Bowl was developed by the A-Basin Ski Patrol. The competition challenged its competitors to find the backpacks using their beacon for searching, then a probe to detect the object while using the shovel to dig it out of up to 2 feet of buried snow. See more photos on SummitDaily.com.
NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi urges people to help him build a prosperous and united India, promising to wipe out corruption and usher in good governance.
In an hourlong speech Tuesday to mark the anniversary of India’s independence from British rule, Modi pledged to bring in transparency to end decades of graft.
“We may have grown up in despair, but now we have to move ahead with confidence,” he said as he addressed the nation from the Red Fort, a sprawling 17th century fortress in the heart of New Delhi.
Modi hailed his government efforts in recent months, including the surprise withdrawal of large currency notes and an overhaul of taxes on goods and services that he said had brought billions of dollars of unaccounted money into the mainstream economy.
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Drivers in Sheffield have been urged to take preventative measures following a spate of number plate thefts in parts of the city.
Police in the south-east of the city said plates had been stolen from cars in Rainbow Crescent, Hackenthorpe, and Glenholme Way, Stradbroke, earlier this week.
Officers advised people to consider having anti-tamper screws fitted to secure their number plates, but said this should only be done by qualified fitters.
Sheffield South East Neighbourhood Policing Team also said people should think about using timer lights if they are out during the evening, to deter burglars.
The team issued this advice following attempted break-ins in Richmond and Arbourthorne this week.
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Homicide detectives called to scene of morning fire
BATON ROUGE - Authorities say one adult male is being transported to the hospital in critical condition after a house fire broke out on Harry Drive Friday morning.
The fire is in the 8100 block of Harry Drive near Orangewood Drive.
Officials say a man was found in the back yard of a home. He escaped the fire through a window.
The Baton Rouge Fire Department and EMS were called to the scene.
Baton Rouge Police homicide detectives were also called to the scene.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
Kamara (concussion) said Monday that he expects to return for Sunday's game against the Jets, Josh Katzenstein of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
After suffering a concussion on the opening drive of Thursday's 20-17 loss to Atlanta, the rookie remains optimistic that a long week will allow him to avoid any further missed time. He still needs to make his way through the NFL's concussion protocol, and there may not be another update until Wednesday when the Saints release their first injury report of the week. Kamara will have a suboptimal matchup if he returns, facing a Jets defense that's been torched by wideouts and tight ends but has done a surprisingly nice job of containing running backs. While he's mostly benefited from favorable matchups during his incredible run of production, Kamara did parlay 14 touches into 126 yards and two touchdowns in Week 13 against the Panthers.
READING, Pa., April 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Penske Truck Leasing today announced the launch of its new connected fleet solutions. Using a proprietary, device-neutral data platform, Penske Truck Leasing can now connect its systems with virtually any truck and engine configuration or...
The number of steelhead returning to the Columbia River Basin this summer is expected to be the lowest since 1980. To conserve the number of fish expected - about 130,700 summer-run steelhead - the state Department of Fish and Wildlife announced fishing restrictions on Friday.
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Aqib Talib Shatters Mike Crabtree’s Chain (And The Internet)
Petty savage/Broncos cornerback Aqib Talib proved yet again that he’s the pettiest NFL baller alive when he SNATCHED Michael Crabtree’s chain MID-GAME in a deliciously filthy moment that sent Twitter into a tizzy.
Hit the flip for the funniest (and pettiest) reactions to the petty chain snatch seen ’round the world.
There's been some brutal rough stuff, big crowds and a 37-year-old is about to make her AFLW debut.
An innovative pedestrian bridge being built at Florida International University was put to a "stress test" before it collapsed over traffic, killing six people and sending 10 to a hospital, authorities said.
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Azari prevailed in an exciting finish to the Betfred Haydock Park Ladies Trophy Handicap.
Azari's rider Jenny Powell timed her run to perfection to prevail at the Lancashire track
Megan Nicholls appeared to have everything covered riding Zubayr for her father, Paul, but Azari had his head in front right on the line.
Rubbing salt into the wounds for the Nicholls family, Azari used to be housed at Ditcheat but joined Tom Dascombe in June.
Powell, daughter of Grand National winner Brendan, felt the first-time cheekpieces may have proved decisive.
"I wasn't confident I'd got there but I'd tracked the right horse," she said.
"To be honest, he wasn't that keen on going past. I don't think he 100 per cent wanted to do that so the cheekpieces helped.
"But he's won, which is all that matters."
Abbie McCain on Swaheen and Rachel Richardson on Dance King stood to benefit from a £20,000 bonus if successful in the race, and while both briefly threatened they were ultimately unplaced.
A central Iowa man who’s wanted in the weekend murder of his girlfriend was arrested near the U.S.-Canadian border.
Police in the Des Moines suburb of Johnston got multiple 911 calls on Saturday night of shots fired at the Providence Pointe apartment complex. When officers arrived, they found 34-year-old Agnes Yarlee who died at the scene within minutes.
Investigators put out a description of the man and his vehicle saying he was a person of interest in the case. Sunday night, 38-year-old Abraham Roberts, also of Johnston, was arrested in International Falls, Minnesota, about a mile from the Canadian border.
Roberts is being held by U.S. Customs and Border Protection until he can be extradited back to Iowa.
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) - Finance ministers and central bankers of G-20 countries are meeting in Argentina at a summit that has been eclipsed by growing concerns over U.S. President Donald Trump's import tariffs on steel and aluminum and the potential of a trade war.
Officials are also discussing issues including infrastructure development and the technology behind cryptocurrencies during the two-day meeting that began Monday in the Argentine capital.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin, European Central Bank President Mario Draghi and International Monetary Fund head Christine Lagarde are among those attending the summit in Buenos Aires.
It is the first of five meetings by finance ministers and central bankers scheduled in advance of a main G-20 meeting in Argentina that will be held Nov. 30-Dec 1.
New Delhi : The entire goods and services tax “process” may take more than 10 years to settle down, said Bibek Debroy, the chairman of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister.
“There are about 140 countries who have implemented a VAT, but there are only about seven countries which have implemented a GST…Out of these seven countries, only two have anything that is remotely like a federal GST. The others are all unitary GSTs. India is one, and the other one is Canada, which still does not have a perfect GST,” Debroy said.
“So, therefore, GST is a process, and if we expect the entire process will settle down in anything less than 10 years, I think we are being very unrealistic,” Debroy added.
The GST has seen some teething troubles since it came into force on July 1. It has also come under criticism from some quarters for having too many tax slabs.
Less than 20 percent of Georgia hospitals earned an "A" grade on patient safety in the latest ratings from the Leapfrog Group. No Georgia hospital got an "F" grade.
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London grime king Skepta surprise-released his Viscous EP on Halloween, and now he’s made a video for the heavy, flickering highlight “Ghost Ride,” a track that features his New York peers A$AP Rocky and A$AP Nast. The clip, from director AWGE, is chaotic and ominous, edited to look as murky and lo-fi as a ’90s rap video. Check it out below.
The Vicious EP is out now on Boy Better Know.
HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, N.J. (CBS) — Officials have evacuated some businesses in Hamilton Township as a precaution due to a gas main leak after a construction mishap on Monday morning.
The incident occurred around 11:15 a.m. at Whitehorse Mercerville Road and Nottingham Way in Hamilton Township, New Jersey.
Police say the gas main was accidentally hit as construction was being done.
Businesses in the immediate area were evacuated as a precaution.
There have been no injuries or transports reported.
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A shooting that occurred in the city’s Fashion District early Tuesday morning was the result of a dispute involving up to six men and left one man with a bullet lodged in his hip, investigators said Wednesday.
The incident occurred near King Street West and Portland Street at around 2:40 a.m.
Police said a dispute arose among a group of men and one of them pulled a firearm and fired nine times.
One bullet struck a man in his 20s in the hip.
Paramedics told CP24 Tuesday that the victim was taken to a trauma centre for treatment. His injuries are considered non-life-threatening.
Police said Wednesday they do not know how the male suspect fled the scene and they do not yet have a description of him.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at 14 Division at 416-808-1406.
Neiman Marcus will issue bonds to pay its debt, reports the Dallas Morning News. Banks are scaling back on lending, according to Business Insider. These are among today’s must reads from around the commercial real estate industry.
Image copyright Sri Lankan military Image caption Troops have been helping with rescue and recovery efforts. At least 30 people are still missing and 28 are now confirmed dead after a huge rubbish dump collapsed in the Sri Lankan capital Colombo, officials say. bbc 2:20:00 PM CEST
Former Tigers Jack Morris and Alan Trammell were both elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame by the the Modern Era Committee, MLB announced Sunday.
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LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Portugal’s government has proved its critics wrong, slashing the debt-heavy country’s budget deficit to its lowest level in more than 40 years despite warnings that its anti-austerity policies could spell financial disaster.
Finance Minister Mario Centeno said Wednesday the deficit last year was no higher than 2.1 percent – well within the 2.5 percent ceiling stipulated by European authorities.
Some other eurozone countries expressed alarm when the center-left Socialist government, with the support of the Communist Party and Left Bloc, took power in 2015 on an anti-austerity platform.
Portugal needed a 78-billion euro ($82 billion) bailout in 2011, after recording a deficit of more than 11 percent the previous year, and eurozone officials feared it could go into another debt spiral under the Socialists.
Sheriff during largest heroin and fentanyl bust in county history: "One grain of the fentanyl can kill you"
New Hanover County Sheriff Ed McMahon said at a Monday press conference that an arrest had been made in the largest seizure of heroin and fentanyl in county history. Deputies said in a Facebook post that they found the drugs during a Nov. 30 search of Shawqui Rahim Gray’s home on Oleander Drive in Wilmington. More arrests are expected.
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× Truck hauling paper crashes on I-96
IONIA COUNTY, Mich. – The Ionia County Sheriff says that there were 15 crashes on I-96 due to the wintry weather.
The one crash that caused the biggest backup was when a semi-truck hauling 3,000 pounds of paper lost control, sideswiped a pickup truck and overturned in the median. Five other vehicles then crashed after hitting the paper or other vehicles that were avoiding the mess.
No one was injured. Westbound I-96 was down to one lane for about five hours while crews cleared up the damage.
In a meeting with Acting Prime Minister of Armenia Karen Karapetyan today Acting Defense Minister of Armenia Vigen Sargsyan assured that the Armenian Army is ready to address any provocation from the Azerbaijani side and counterattack in case of necessity.
Karen Karapetyan emphasized that the state has always and will always support the Army, promising to personally focus on this topic. Acting Prime Minister noted that the reforms in the Armed Forces should continue, and all the efforts required should be put in modernization and empowerment of the Armenian Army.
Vigen Sargsyan reported that the Armed Forces constantly and responsibly implement their functions, providing security of the country and protection of its borders.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Tennessee Senate has passed a bill that would spell out requirements to disclose who paid for sponsored political content on social media platforms.
The Republican-led Senate approved the legislation in a 17-8 vote Monday. It heads to the House.
The bill by Senate Democratic Caucus Chairman Jeff Yarbro would require disclosure on the social media item itself or a link to another site with disclosure information.
Yarbro says Tennessee law currently implicitly requires disclosure for social media, but the bill would make it explicit.
Yarbro has pointed to a federal indictment charging 13 Russians with running a social media trolling campaign aimed in part at helping Republican Donald Trump defeat Democrat Hillary Clinton in 2016. The indictment mentions a Twitter account made to resemble the Tennessee Republican Party's handle.
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Myriad Genetics , Inc. , a leader in molecular diagnostics and personalized medicine, today announced that new data comparing BRCA1 and BRCA2 variant classifications between Myriad Genetics and a commonly used public genetic database was published in the journal The Oncologist .1 A key finding was that the public database provided discrepant variant classifications more than 26 percent of the time, which can introduce uncertainty and diminish patient care. The study, done in collaboration with William Gradishar, M.D., from the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University, evaluated 4,250 BRCA1 and BRCA2 variants.
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STAYNER, Ont. — Ontario Provincial Police say eight people — including six children — are in serious condition, after the passenger van they were in collided head-on with a bus about 125 kilometres northwest of Toronto.
Sgt. Peter Leon says all of the injured were flown to hospitals in Toronto.
Leon says the injured children were two four-year-olds, an eight-year-old, two 10-year-olds and a 15-year-old. The ages of the two adults were not available, and Leon said the van had a U.S. licence plate.
He says OPP investigators have determined the van crossed the centre line of Highway 26 just north of Stayner, Ont., early Friday afternoon and collided with a coach bus carrying students home from a school ski trip.
Police say it's believed it was snowing lightly in the area at the time of the crash.
Leon says the 41 teens, three adult chaperones and the driver of the bus were not injured and were headed back to the Hamilton area on another bus.
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Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 2:01 PM EDT) -- U.S. construction materials company Summit Materials has offered to buy rival Ash Grove Cement for $3.8 billion, according to a Friday report from Reuters. The move is aimed at usurping a previous bid made by Ireland’s CRH PLC, the report noted, which was worth $3.5 billion. Ash Grove on Friday confirmed it had received a new bid valuing the business at between $3.7 billion and $3.8 billion, but did not name the suitor.
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- Following tonight's episode of WWE RAW, the latest episode of the WWE original series, "Table For 3" will premiere on the WWE Network. This week's show features WWE Hall Of Famers Ric Flair, Sting and Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat. The preview for the new episode reads as follows:
"Legends Ric Flair, Sting and Ricky Steamboat - Rivals in the NWA and WCW - reunite to recall their favorite tales from their great careers."
- While in Miami, Florida for a WWE live event on Sunday evening, WWE Superstars Sin Cara, Chad Gable and Tye Dillinger took photos with the NBA Championship trophies belonging to the NBA's Miami Heat franchise. WWE released the following photo of the trio with the trophies via their Instagram page:
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The state Budget for 2018-19 has proposed to constitute the Kerala Farmers Welfare Fund Board. Finance Minister T M Thomas Isaac said the basic land tax prevalent in 2015 would be increased and `100 crore would be mobilised in addition. Another major proposal is to constitute the Kerala Agro Business company.
Citing the Centre had forbidden paying of subsidy from the Rashtriya Krishi Yogana Finance for paddy farmers, the Budget proposes to withdraw from paying them royalty. He said additional allocation would be made to the existing subsidy amount of ` 60 crore for paddy.
CRYSTAL TOWNSHIP — Members of the Crystal Township Board voted unanimously Wednesday evening to approve a contract with EightCAP Inc. to continue to rent space at the Crystal Community Center.
According to the contract, which is for four years beginning July 1 of this year and expiring June 30 of 2021, EightCAP Inc. will continue to house its adult education program in the building, located at 217 Park St., at an annual rate of $16,200.
The space utilized by EightCAP Inc. is two separate areas combined for approximately 2,700 sq. ft., and located in the northwest and southwest corners of the “1963 addition” of the building.
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Asamoah Gyan’s gorgeous wife took to his social media page to share an adorable photo of her and the Black Stars skipper.
Gyan is married to Gify and the couple have reportedly been in a relationship for at least 16 years and they are blessed with three children.
Asamoah Gyan’s wife has been kept out of the public spotlight because she wants to have a private life.
According to reports Gifty lives in one of the houses of the Black Stars’ skipper on the Spintex Road.
In the last year, The Boeing Co. (NYSE: BA) has made several moves to restructure its defense strategy that has included cuts, consolidation and reorganizations.
And on Wednesday, Leanne Caret, the CEO of Boeing’s $28.1 billion Defense, Space & Security business made clear that this repositioning of the division was not caused by any one event, but rather a collection of key contract losses.
“Was there some single big moment that just caused me to go do this?” she said before an audience of reporters and industry players at a Q&A hosted by Defense One. “There wasn’t one.”
She added, “It was not winning a collection of things that caused me to say, ‘Now is the time.’”
Caret didn’t point to any specific contract losses, though Boeing has long drawn criticism from analysts and industry observers for running a defense business that isn’t what it used to be. It lost the Joint Strike Fighter program to Bethesda-based Lockheed Martin Corp. (NYSE: LMT) in 2001. In 2015, it lost…
NEW YORK (AP)  Former NFL kicker Jay Feely says a photo of him holding a pistol while standing between his daughter and her prom date was intended to be a joke.
Feely posted the photo on Twitter Saturday. The photo shows him standing with his arm around his daughter and with the gun in his other hand, next to his daughter's date. But, some people thought he crossed a line.
On Sunday, Feely wrote that the couple, who have dated for over a year, knew he was joking.
He says he takes gun safety seriously and the gun was not loaded. He says he did not intend to be "insensitive" to the gun control issue.
Romanian police officers carried out searches at several companies yesterday, including at Mercedes and Toyota dealers, in a tax evasion case related to waste oil management services. The prosecutors have calculated possible damages of EUR 29 million.
Toyota Romania representatives said that they’ve submitted all documents requested by the local criminal investigation bodies, reports News.ro. The company has fulfilled all its obligations to the Environmental Fund Administration “with sincerity”.
Authorities verified 17 companies involved in the collection, recovery or disposal of waste oil. The companies issued certificates for the management of these oils. Some companies recorded false legal operations to avoid paying a tax of RON 2 per liter to the Environmental Fund Administration between January 2011 and December 2013. The damage is estimated at EUR 29 million.
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State Senator Chris McDaniel announced he will challenge U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker in this summer's GOP primary.
The Ronald McDonald House opens the Santa Workshop to provide gifts to families staying at the house this Christmas. Thanks to Amazon for being the presenting sponsor!
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Some kids can’t wait to grow up—but, between bills, work and a slowing metabolism, it turns out that being an adult isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.
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The latest UK inflation figures have risen once more, but by less than forecast. A CPI Y/Y reading of +1.8% was slightly lower than the 1.9% expected but still represents the highest print for this data point since the summer of 2014. Despite the increase the reading is still below the 2% target for the BoE and is unlikely to have any tangible effect on future monetary policy. The immediate reaction has seen the pound fall lower whilst the FTSE 100 has rallied to its highest level of the day.
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The World Language Department hosted Cafe International on Nov. 29 in the Student Union cafeteria.
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Joe, missing you on your 35th birthday.
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MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin freshman guard Kobe King is having season-ending surgery on his injured left knee.
The University of Wisconsin sports medicine staff said that surgery was taking place Monday. King is a promising freshman who appeared in each of the first 10 games this season, averaging 5.2 points. Wisconsin says he is eligible to apply for a medical redshirt.
Sophomore guard D’Mitrik Trice was also set for surgery on his injured right foot and won’t begin rehab for at least two weeks. Trice is averaging 9.4 points and playing a team-high 31.5 minutes a game.
Wisconsin is 4-7 after an 82-63 loss to Marquette on Saturday.
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Detour in effect at 30th Street and 32nd Avenue until April 30
Roadwork has commenced on a busy downtown Vernon intersection.
The intersection at 30th Street and 32nd Avenue will be closed from now until April 30 for road and utility construction with no access through.
A detour route is in effect.
CGL Contracting Ltd. is the contractor working on-site. Traffic control by Ansan.
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Atlantic City's casinos saw gambling revenue increase 4.3 percent in May compared to a year ago, to more than $229 million.
And if the now-shuttered Trump Taj Mahal were removed from the equation, the seven surviving casinos would have posted a 12-percent increase last month.
Figures released Wednesday by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement also show the continued steady rise of internet gambling revenue in the largest online market in the country. Online gambling revenue was up more than 27 percent in May.
Only Bally's saw a revenue decrease in May, and it was a minuscule decline.
Through the first five months of this 2017, Atlantic City's casinos have won $1.07 billion. That's an increase of 3.9 percent compared to the same period last year.
Rancho Alamitos finished up Garden Grove League play with a 48-30 victory over Los Amigos Feb. 9 at Los Amigos High.
Nick Castro scored 13 points and Matthew Bautista scored nine points to lead the Vaqueros (11-16, 5-5). Timmy Nguyen added seven points for Rancho Alamitos, which led, 21-11 at halftime. Rancho Alamitos finished fourth in the league.
Los Amigos (7-15, 0-10) was led by Brian Pacheco, who had eight points, and Sergio Salagado, who finished with six points.
BERLIN, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Negotiators agreeing the terms of a new coalition between German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s conservatives and the Social Democrats (SPD) said in a working paper seen by Reuters on Friday they wanted to foster adoption of electric vehicles by introducing a 50 percent write down for electric fleet cars in the first year after purchase. (Reporting by Markus Wacket; Writing by Thomas Escritt; Editing by Paul Carrel)
The House on Thursday overwhelmingly passed a rescue package for debt-stricken Puerto Rico, clearing a major hurdle in the ongoing effort to bring relief to the U.S. territory of 3.5...
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It was fitting that Wiarton Willie saw his shadow and called for six more weeks of winter on a morning when Londoners are digging out from the latest snow fall.
While there may be a scientific start to spring the tradition of turning to groundhogs to see if they can see their shadows is still alive and strong today.
The big three predictors are Wiarton Willie, the local star, Shubenacadie Sam in Nova Scotia, and Punxsutawney Phil.
Sam went first, already predicting that there will be an early spring after he didn't see his shadow.
Last year he and Willie both agreed that an early Spring was on the way, but Phil dissented.
This year was the first prediction for the newest Willie, as the previous Willie past away at age 13.
The stuntwoman who tragically died on the set of Deadpool 2 has been identified.
According to TMZ, Joi "SJ" Harris was a professional motorcycle racer — the first African-American licensed woman in the sport. While her age is still unclear, we do know she resided in Brooklyn, and the Ryan Reynolds film was her first gig as a stunt driver.
Related: Ryan Reynolds Releases Somber Statement
In July, Harris wrote on social media that she "completely healed" from an accident where she hurt her wrist, and was given permission by her doctor to ride again.
As we reported, during production, she lost control of her bike, jumped the curb, and crashed through the window of Shaw Tower. Her brakes were not applied, and she was not wearing a helmet.
Such a tragedy…
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Migrants rest on the Malta-based NGO Migrant Offshore Aid Station (MOAS) ship Phoenix after being rescued in the central Mediterranean off the Libyan coast, as the ship makes its way towards Italy at dusk, April 17, 2017. REUTERS/Darrin Zammit Lupi
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A woman and her son escaped injury New Year's Day when she was robbed at an automatic teller machine in north Asheboro and he was shot at while coming to her assistance. According to a press release from the Asheboro Police Department, the robbery occurred at about 6:15 p.m. at a standalone ATM in the parking lot at 1512 N. Fayetteville St., where the Randolph County Department of Social Services is housed.
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CHESAPEAKE, Va. – Firefighters responded to a house fire in the 1400 block of Eaglestone Arch early Monday afternoon.
When crews arrived, they found heavy smoke coming from the home.
Pictures taken by the Chesapeake Fire Department show heavy fire damage to the back of the home.
Officials have not said if anyone was injured or displaced by the fire.
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"I've thought about it for years. I've always had it in the back of my mind," he says. "I was drinking with [WW contributor] Don Scheidt and we found out that we shared a birthday. So I thought, 'This might be the year that I'll do it.'"
The new Chief Superintendent for the Kerry garda division believes morale in the force has improved.
Strike action by the GRA and the AGSI was averted in November following a last-minute deal at the Labour Court, which recommended increased pay levels for gardaí and access to the Workplace Relations Commission.
Chief Superintendent Tom Myers, who began heading up the Kerry Division last month, says the re-opening of the training college in Templemore is also a very welcome move.
He says this and the Labour Court deal has had a great impact on the force.
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CONWAY -- A judge has postponed a Conway physician's trial on rape and sexual assault charges until next year.
Dr. Robert Rook, 62, had been scheduled to go on trial in September in Faulkner County Circuit Court.
Under Judge Charles Clawson Jr.'s order, Rook's trial now is set for April 10-20. If an unrelated trial finishes earlier than expected, Rook's case would go to trial Feb. 5-16.
Rook faces 10 counts of rape, 10 counts of second-degree sexual assault and one count of third-degree sexual assault involving 14 women, all patients.
Rook's next pretrial hearing will be Nov. 21.
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The OPP Burlington detachment’s auxiliary unit was in Hamilton today for their 20th annual food drive.
Called “operation good neighbour” officers were accepting non-perishable food items and cash donations to benefit the Neighbour to Neighbour Centre in Hamilton.
Officers were joined by Hamilton paramedics at the Fortino’s supermarket on Main St. W.
Cst. Harold Wax says residents in Hamilton have been generous over the years.
Wax says events like this will stock the food banks for the next six months. Over the last 20 years they’ve collected nearly 1.3 million dollars in food and cash donations to support the Neighbour to Neighbour food bank.
Acting-President, Yemi Osinbajo has said that the federal government will develop thermal power plants in Egbema local government area of Imo State as it seeks to beef up electricity supply in the country. He said this in Owerri at a stakeholders’ forum on sustainable development in the Niger-Delta region. Osinbajo said the development of the […]
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March 31 Trelleborg AB, Hexpol
* Trelleborg sells compounding operation in the Czech Republic to Hexpol
* Says transaction is expected to result in a book capital gain of approximately SEK 450 m after tax.
* Says divested operation, which had annual external sales of approximately SEK 300 m in 2016 and profitability in line with level for Trelleborg, will be deconsolidated on march 31, 2017
* Hexpol says acquisition price is estimated to approximately 65 MEUR on a cash and debt free basis and has been funded by a combination of cash and existing bank facilities Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Stockholm Newsroom)
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Spent my morning watching @travispastrana break a world record by doing a 75-foot wide backflip for the launch of our @nitrocircus tour! pic.twitter.com/KGrovqx1JF — Karma Bertelsen (@karmabertelsen) October 5, 2017
Extreme sports riderpulled an epic move in London on Thursday. The daredevil executed a backflip jump over a 75 feet gap between two barges on London’s River Thames. He only had 150 feet to accelerate before the jump and 36 feet to come to a stop before he would have fallen in the river. The last man who tried to perform a similar stunt, suffered serious injuries . You can check out Pastrana pull the move successfully below.
Pastrana is set to tour for his live European stunt show “Nitro Circus” in November and December. So it seems more stunts like this are sure to come!
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These are bleak times. But the kids? The kids are alright. Just take a look at the winners of a recent bike lane art contest, a competition that asked students, from grades pre-K to 12, to dream up fanciful, color-drenched cyclists.
From about 200 entries, winners were selected from four age categories, and the results are gosh-darned delightful, from a jetpack-wearing cyclist in outer space to a design incorporating Portland’s (very well-designed) official flag. All have now been installed near libraries around town (the contest was organized by the Portland Bureau of Transportation and the Multnomah County Library, with support from Metro).
Portland’s bike lane art, of course, isn’t new: this city’s bike lanes and neighborhood greenways boast David Bowie (below) and Prince and scuba divers and hobby horse riders. (The Burnside Bridge once had Dorothy, but she’s been paved over—R.I.P.) Check out a few more faves in the slideshow above.
Spanish officials say police have arrested 39 people in an international operation against a major network that distributed child pornography material via the popular online chat application WhatsApp.
A police statement Tuesday said the network operated some 100 chat groups with 135 identified users in 18 countries in Europe, Central and South America.
The statement said 17 people were arrested in Spain, with other detentions made in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Germany, Guatemala, Italy, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru and Portugal.
The operation was carried out in coordination with Interpol and Europol.
Spanish police said files retrieved contained abusive and brutal treatment of children up to 8 years of age.
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazilian state authorities say at least 60 inmates have died during a prison riot in the northern state of Amazonas.
State public security secretary Sergio Fontes says it’s the biggest prison massacre in the state’s history. And an unconfirmed number of inmates also escaped during the riot that extended from Sunday afternoon to Monday morning.
Two of the biggest crime gangs of Brazil began fighting last year over control of several prisons and authorities in Amazonas believe that’s the reason behind the first riot of 2017.
Fontes says the inmates made few demands to end the riot, which hints at a killing spree organized by members of a local gang against those of another that is based in Sao Paulo.
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CHENNAI: Greater Chennai Corporation’s higher secondary schools secured a pass percentage of 87.61 % with two schools scoring cent per cent results as Plus One State board results were announced on Wednesday.
Corporation schools at Koyambedu and Lloyd’s Road secured cent per cent results out of the 32 higher secondary schools under the city corporation, a civic body press release said.
While 14 students scored cent per cent marks, 48 students scored over 500 against the total of 600 marks. Four students secured over 550 this year, the release said.
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Nintendo offered a vision of an interlinked videogaming universe on Tuesday, announcing new Pokémon games for the popular Switch console that bridge the gap between that device and mobile phones.
Without getting too deep into Poké-lore, which we don’t understand anyhow, we can boil down that part of the announcement to the part that describes how the games—called “Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu!” and “Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee!”—can work with the popular Pokémon Go mobile game, which is available for both the Alphabet -owned (GOOGL) Android and Apple (AAPL) iOS operating systems. (Alphabet and Apple are Barron’s Next 50 stocks.)
House Oversight Chairman Jason Chaffetz wants to know more about the security measures at Mar-a-Lago, which President Donald Trump calls the "Winter White House." The Utah Republican asked White House chief of staff Reince Priebus to describe the security protocols in place to protect sensitive information while the president is at the Palm Beach, Florida, resort that he owns and has visited two weekends in a row.
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May 2 Qumu Corp
* Qumu announces first quarter 2017 results
* Sees Q2 loss per share $0.28 to $0.33
* Q1 revenue $6.7 million versus I/B/E/S view $7.3 million
* Sees Q2 2017 revenue $6.5 million to $7.5 million
* Sees FY 2017 revenue $31 million to $34 million
* Qumu Corp - Full year 2017 net loss is expected to be in range of $(9.5) million to $(8.0) million
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Everyone is celebrating right now, including some romantic penguins at the California Academy of Sciences.
Biologist Piper Dwight handed out red felt Valentine's hearts to 14 African penguins during feeding time.
With adorable results, obviously.
According to Dwight, the penguins will take these fuzzy hearts back to their nests to help them sit on eggs and create burrows, or they'll probably just steal them from one another to see who can collect the most.
Male penguins will also use them to decorate their nests, which encourages bonding and breeding among penguin couples.
The Valentines were created by the Academy's Teen Advocates for Science and are decorated with sweet messages (and cute penguin puns) like "Waddle I do without you?" and "I like long waddles on the beach."
This annual event promotes conservation efforts for endangered African penguins.
We're sure that if a penguin BF brings one of these hearts home for his penguin bae, he'll have a Valentine for life.
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An Uber driverless car heads out for a test drive in San Francisco. Photo: AAP
Uber has apologised to the family of a women in the US who is believed to be the first pedestrian killed by a self-driving car. The company has also suspend testing of its autonomous vehicles.
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Police say the vehicle was in “autonomous mode” with an operator behind the wheel when the accident occurred.
This incident in unquestionably tragic, but it should not prompt a kneejerk reaction against autonomous vehicles.
Despite this high-profile event, the primary argument for driverless vehicles is safety.
Lung cancer affects around 44,500 people in the UK every year.
In many cases, symptoms usually only occur when the cancer has become too advanced to cure.
Like many other cancers, lung cancer can be detected at the earliest stage (stage 1) so it is important to recognise all the symptoms.
Cancer Research UK says a cough that will not go away can be a tell-tale sign of the disease.
The Organization of Chinese Americans (OCA) held its Golden Circle Award and Lunar New Year dinner on Feb. 2 at Joy Palace Restaurant. It honored Lynnette and Ron Consego, Van Sar, Velma Veloria, and the Tsutakawa family (George, Ayame. Marcus, Deems, Mayumi, and Gerard). The OCA serves the greater Seattle Chinese and Asian Pacific American community, as well as other communities in the Pacific Northwest. It is recognized in the local community for its advocacy of civil and voting rights, as well as its sponsorship of community activities and events.
Smith took his third straight loss, stopping 25 of the 28 shots he faced in a 5-2 loss to Arizona on Monday.
The score was deceptive because the Coyotes hit two empty-net goals that Smith could only watch from the bench. But for the third straight game, the opponent reached three goals and his save percentage was under .900. The fact that his struggles continued against the Coyotes, who are the league's worst at lighting the lamp, is cause for concern and should probably keep him out of your lineup if you have another option.
Iwobi scores as Arsenal climbs to third on EPL table
Alex Iwobi on Sunday got the sitter for Arsenal to ensure that the Gunners defeated Crystal Palace 2-0 and move them up to third place on the English Premier League (EPL) table. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that Arsenal lost ground in the title race with defeats by Everton and Manchester City, and…
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It’s been a while since “Grumors” have circulated in Knoxville, but Jon Gruden’s name is being mentioned with the Vols again.
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When you think of the types of people that attend the music festival Coachella, you probably don’t imagine 5-year-old kids.
However, this little boy is breaking all the rules by becoming one of the biggest viral hits of this year’s event!
According to XXL Magazine, an unknown blond-haired boy was filmed by multiple people getting down to the music of Migos and Drake.
Migos is for the kids pic.twitter.com/Et6YJKvjdo — Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) April 16, 2017
Even Odell Beckham Jr. made an appearance next to the kid, smiling along when the kid raps along with Drake’s “Fake Love.”
Odell Beckham & this kid getting lit to Drake at Coachella 😂🔥 pic.twitter.com/LbsQvWySnf — FootBasket.com (@FootBasket) April 17, 2017
Honestly, this is one of the funniest things we’ve ever seen! You go little blond boy!
GRIFTON, N.C. (WNCT) – Good news for Grifton small business owners your water rates will soon be back to normal.
Earlier this month 9 On Your Side took you inside small businesses that were considering leaving or had already turned off their water due to an increase in water rates.
For Rhonda Gray her auto value store saw a major water bill increase.
It went from $62.86 to $102.36.
After a meeting with commissioners, town leaders say businesses should see a familiar low bill in the next cycle.
Gray says she is excited to see her town work together.
“I appreciate it a lot, like i said we are a small town we need to all work together to try to help everybody . We want to see this town come back and thrive like it did before,” said Gray.
Town manager Joseph Johnson says they had a rate study done by the NC rural water association.
the study will go before the board in September when a new suggestion for water rates will be given.
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April 3 CPI Property Group SA:
* Said on Saturday net rental income slightly increased by 1 pct to 207 million euros in 2016 (2015: 206 million euros)
* Gross rental income up by 8 million euros from 218 million euros in 2015 to 226 million euros in 2016
* Total revenues up from 284 million euros in 2015 to 351 million euros in 2016
* FY net profit for the period amounted to 460 million euros (2015 - 89 million euros)
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India will move to stamp out use of cryptocurrencies, which it considers illegal, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said on Thursday, launching a no-holds-barred attack on virtual currencies such as Bitcoin.
Governments around the world are grappling with how to regulate cryptocurrency trading, and policymakers are expected to discuss the matter at a G20 summit in Argentina in March.
“The government does not consider cryptocurrencies legal tender or coin and will take all measures to eliminate use of these cryptoassets in financing illegitimate activities or as part of the payment system,” Jaitley told parliament in his annual budget speech.
However, the minister said, the government would explore use of block chain technology proactively to speed the move toward a digital economy.
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If you had a sex education class in your school at all, chances are it was incredibly un-sexy, hetero-centric and focused on zygotes, fetal development and abstinence - that is, nothing that would actually help you get laid. The lack of sex education back in 1977, particularly for gay and bisexual men, likely compelled Dr. Charles Silverstein to create The Joy of Gay Sex .
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India said on Tuesday that 39 Indians, who were believed to have been kidnapped by Islamic State militants in Iraq in 2014, had been confirmed dead after their bodies were found.
The bodies were recovered from a mass grave and DNA tests had confirmed them to be those of the construction workers who went missing from the Iraqi city of Mosul, Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj told parliament.
"With full proof I can say these 39 are dead," the minister said. The government had for years said it would only declare the men dead once it had full evidence.
Swaraj said the authorities in Baghdad helped identify a mass grave and with the help of deep penetration radar, the buried bodies were discovered and exhumed.
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The world's top male distance runners will fight it out for a podium place at the 2018 London Marathon.
Three of the competitors Kenenisa Bekele, Sir Mo Farah and Eliud Kipchoge have a combined total of eight Olympic gold medals and twelve World Championship golds between them.
25-year-old Daniel Wanjiru from Kenya won the race last year and is hoping to again prove he's just as good as the more well known athletes.
Race organisers have said the showdown is between "the greatest runners of their generation".
When the term 'grey nomad' was first coined it was meant to describe a carefree life of well funded post-retirement travel.
But journalist Jessica Bruder has uncovered a new kind of grey nomad on the American highways. Unlike their peers, these people have no money in the bank and no family home to return to. For them, there is no retirement. Just the continual search for low wage jobs that can keep them going until they die.
Bruder says it's "a demographic that in recent years has grown with alarming speed: downwardly mobile older Americans."
She spent three years on the road with these 'houseless' Americans and tells their stories in her new book.
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Eli Lilly CEO Says Insulin Business Continues to Do Well
Dave Ricks, Eli Lilly CEO, discusses the current status of the insulin business and putting capital to work towards medicines in development. He speaks with Bloomberg's David Westin on "Bloomberg Daybreak: Americas." (Source: Bloomberg)
A woman died after sustaining serious burns in a southwest Valley apartment fire Monday evening.
About 30 Clark County fire fighters responded to the fire at 4201 West Rochelle Avenue, near Flamingo Road and Arville Street shortly after 7 p.m. Firefighters extinguished the flames burning near the kitchen area. The woman was found inside the apartment unit suffering from "significant burn injuries," according to CCFD fire chief Greg Cassell.
CCFD paramedics immediately began treating the woman and transported her to a nearby hospital. She later died of her injuries, Cassell said.
The damages to the apartment unit were estimated at less than $4,000. Neighboring residents were not impacted by the fire, Cassell said.
CCFD and Las Vegas Metro police are investigating the cause of the fire.
The Clark County Coroner will release the name of the woman after family notification.
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ROME — An Italian man who drove his car last week into pedestrians near a Christmas market in the northern town of Sondrio had been aiming to kill.
Sondrio Prosecutor Claudio Gittardi confirmed Italian media reports Monday the suspect is being investigated for wanting to carry out a massacre. The car struck and seriously injured a woman Saturday at an outdoor skating rink near the Sondrio market before crashing into a pillar.
Two others who had been strolling in the pedestrian-only square suffered light injuries in the crash, which was originally blamed on drunk driving.
"As things stand, the incident seems to have been determined by personal dynamics and not with the aim of terrorism," according to police who investigated, Gittardi said in an email to The AP. The prosecutor didn't elaborate.
A luxury car suffered major damage in a two-vehicle crash on the motorway.
The silver Maserati Ghibli, priced at around £70,000 brand new, was involved in the crash on the northbound M6 between Great Barr and Spaghetti Junction on New Year's Day.
The crash, shortly after 3pm, resulted in the brief closure of three lanes while the car was moved to the hard shoulder.
A spokesman for Highways England, said: "All lanes reopened within the hour and there were no residual delays."
MARIANA, Fla. (AP) - Florida authorities say an inmate who killed his cellmate last month while awaiting trial for killing another cellmate in 2015 is now in solitary confinement.
The News Herald reports 21-year-old Frederick Patterson III said he killed his 82-year-old cellmate Arthur Williams on Jan. 15, and told correctional officers that “there’s one less child molester on the streets.”
Patterson, a convicted burglar, was sentenced Thursday to life in prison for killing 45-year-old Scott Collinsworth, a convicted robber, in the Apalachee Correctional Institution.
Patterson now faces a first-degree murder charge. Williams, who allegedly tried to lure a 9-year-old boy into his car, had been ruled incompetent 10 days earlier and was being held in the Jackson County Correctional Facility awaiting transfer to a mental facility.
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Oubre scored 14 points (5-13 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT) while adding three rebounds, two steals and an assist in 25 minutes off the bench during Friday's preseason win over the Knicks.
His route to a starting job got blocked when the Wizards matched Otto Porter's offer sheet in the offseason, but Oubre should still see his minutes increase in his third NBA campaign as he becomes a bigger part of the team's second unit. If he can improve his three-point shooting and offensive efficiency, he could see a surprisingly big jump in his production in 2017-18 even without a spot in the starting five.
A renowned Arabian horse breeding program in Poland has held a disappointing auction, selling fewer horses and raising less money than in the past, after a political purge of its managers by the country's conservative ruling party.
The yearly Pride of Poland auction at Janow Podlaski, in eastern Poland, was world-renowned, drawing horse breeders from around the world.
The 200-year-old program suffered a blow to its image in 2015 when the newly elected Law and Justice party fired the longtime managers and replaced them with party loyalists with little experience.
Government critics on Monday described this year's auction as a fiasco. Of 25 horses, only six were sold and 410,000 euros raised on Sunday. The last auction before the purge, in 2015, raised 4.5 million euros.
BREMEN, Ind. (WANE) - 2A no. 1 Bremen scored five runs in the first inning and never looked back as the Lions bested 2A no. 11 South Adams 18-2 at regionals on Tuesday.
South Adams ends the season 15-7 overall while Bremen improves to 24-3.
Bremen moves on to play at 11 a.m. in the LaVille semi-state on Saturday.
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CARNEGIE (KDKA) — Police and medics were sent to Carnegie on Monday afternoon for an accident involving a pedestrian, a car and a Port Authority bus.
It happened on East Main Street.
Witnesses at the scene say a vehicle attempted to get around a Port Authority bus, possibly going up onto a sidewalk, and struck a pedestrian.
A Port Authority official said the driver of the vehicle may have had a medical emergency and clipped the bus.
The pedestrian’s condition is unknown.
Further details have not yet been confirmed.
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Special election ballots in North Central Washington are due with today’s postmark or deposited in ballot drop boxes by 8pm.
Issues include the Wenatchee School District Bond, funding for Manson Parks and Rec and Chelan County Fire District 7. Voters are deciding on replacement levies in the Brewster, Moses Lake and Wilson Creek School Districts.
The City of Ephrata is requesting a sales and use tax increase to fund transportation improvements.
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The sewage waste of a million people across Bristol is being used to produce energy for the city.
The council owned national energy company, Bristol Energy, is offering its customers biomethane - an environmentally friendly substitute for the fossil fuel natural gas.
It is made from treating local human waste.
An exciting event is being organised by Gaelscoil Chill Dara in Newbridge and Setanta Boxing club.
They are holding a 5k and 10k family trail fun run on Sunday June 10.
“The whole family is welcome to join us on the 5k trail and afterwards you are invited back to the school grounds where there will be a bouncy castle and BBQ,” said the organisers.
The fun kicks off at 1pm. Entry for 10k adults is €20, 5km adults is €10, and a family of four is €30.
Registration for this event is now open online at www.popupraces.ie/events/lumville-pop-curragh-trail-5k-10k/
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The Gunners have never played the Swedish minnows in their history.
Arsenal secured their place in the knockout stages of this season's competition by topping Europa League Group H.
Arsene Wenger's men progressed ahead of Red Star Belgrade, with Cologne and BATE Borisov falling at the first hurdle.
Ostersunds, competing in the Europa League for the first time ever, are coached by former Stoke and West Brom defender Graham Potter.
They reached the last-32 by finishing second in Group J, behind Spanish outfit Athletic Bilbao.
The suspect wanted in a Lancaster City stabbing has turned himself into police. Officials say 27-year old Adrian Montes has been charged with stabbing a cousin in the neck Monday night causing a possible spinal injury. We have no further info on the condition of the victim who was seriously injured in a home along the 700-block of North Cherry Street. Montes is being held in the Lancaster County Prison in lieu of $50,000 bail.
According to Zacks, "Yadkin Financial Corporation is a holding company that conducts its business activities through its subsidiary, Yadkin Valley Bank and Trust Company. The Bank's primary business is providing banking, mortgage, investment and insurance services to residents and businesses.
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After a weeklong trial, Taylor Swift’s ordeal with a Denver radio host is officially over as a six-woman, two-man federal jury found David Mueller guilty of assaulting and battering Swift in 2013. Swift hugged her lawyers as the verdict was announced and her mother cried according to reporters in the courtroom. The judgement earned Swift the $1 she was seeking in the case and the publicly declared guilt of Mueller by the federal court.
Mueller lost his job after groping Swift’s buttocks under her dress before a concert in 2013, and while Swift had hoped to keep the incident quiet she took him to court after he sued her and the radio station for damages. That case was thrown out last week after a judge ruled he was lawfully fired for his discretions.
In court, Swift stood up to sexist and belittling questioning from Mueller’s attorney, and described the incident in detail, saying “He stayed latched on to my bare a** check as I moved away from him visibly uncomfortable.”
Manufacturing in New York state expanded at the fastest pace in more than two years as factories received more new orders and stepped up hiring.
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York said Wednesday that its Empire State manufacturing index in February rose to 18.7 from 6.5, reaching the highest level since 2014. Any reading above zero indicates expansion.
The survey adds to recent evidence that the U.S. manufacturing sector is recovering after nearly two years of mostly flat output. Businesses are spending more on machinery and other big-ticket factory goods, and overseas economies have stabilized.
A measure of new orders jumped to 13.5 from 3.1 and a measure of unfilled orders rose for the first time since 2011. Both gauges point to much stronger demand for factory goods.
The Grand Strand Running Club's 2017 Prediction Run 5K will take place at 10 a.m. Sunday at Barefoot Landing in North Myrtle Beach. NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC The Grand Strand Running Club's 2017 Prediction Run 5K will take place at 10 a.m. Sunday at Barefoot Landing in North Myrtle Beach.
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Celebrating 15 years of making music together, Emily Smith and Jamie McClennan’s anniversary tour showcases a big new sound for the duo.
Appearing at Eastgate Theatre, Peebles, on Friday, June 16, the pair will perform newly written songs paired with selected favourites.
With Emily’s beautiful voice and the couple’s sumptuous harmonies layered over sizzling double guitars, fiddle and accordion, it promises to be a memorable night.
Show starts at 7.30pm. Tickets £14 from www.eastgatearts.com.
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Aleida Norma Valdez passed on her 75th birthday on June 11, 2017. Everyone knew her as Norma.
Norma was born on June 11, 1942 in Havana, Cuba, but was raised in Key West, where she was loved by many and always willing to help a friend in need. She was the daughter of Georgina Pages and Ruben Hernandez.
Preceded in death is her husband...
Jane (played by Laurie Brett) will be left shaken as she wakes to find Max (Jake Wood) sitting by her bed, waiting for her to recover.
While viewers will see the cafe worker slowly showing signs of improvement following the fire at the Beale's restaurant, the businessman will be lurking in the background.
Keen to ensure she doesn't spill any details regarding the night that her step-son Steven (Aaron Sidwell) died, he issues a threat.
Fans of the long-running BBC soap will have to wait until next week to find out what Max tells Jane but judging by first-look images, she appears terrified.
Fire crews on the scene of the same pallet fire that sparked up last weekend in Midland County. We're told the fire is located in the 2800 block of Rankin Highway, near Interstate 20. At this point, we're told the pallets reignited this evening.
Quit notice to Igbos: Full text of Osinabjo’s speech to Igbo leaders
Acting President Yemi Osibanjo, on Wednesday insisted that the Federal Government will not take the threats issued to Igbos to leave the Northern region lightly. He spoke during a consultative meeting with Southeast Governors and leaders of thought in Southern states at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He urged leaders to “speak out loud and clear […]
Quit notice to Igbos: Full text of Osinabjo’s speech to Igbo leaders
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Petrochemical giant INEOS has completed its purchase of the Forties Pipeline System (FPS) in the North Sea.
The 235-mile series of pipelines connects the 85 North Sea oil and gas assets to the refinery in Grangemouth.
The completion of the deal has strengthened the company’s standing as the largest privately owned exploration and production business operating in the energy basin.
READ MORE: INEOS on Scottish fracking ban: ‘England will reap benefits’
INEOS will now be responsible for delivering almost 40 per cent of the UK’s North Sea oil and gas output under the deal.
Ownership of the Kinneil gas processing plant and oil terminal, the Dalmeny storage and export facility, and sites at Aberdeen have all transferred over. About 300 people are employed across the sites.
READ MORE: Grangemouth owner Ineos to expand European facilities
INEOS FPS chief executive Andrew Gardner described the purchase as a “very significant deal” for the group.
San Luis Obispo police are seeking the public's help in identifying a man who stole a package off the front porch of a home on Tarragon Lane. At 12:23 p.m. on Thursday, the homeowner's security camera captured the thief snatching the UPS package.
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Shortly after playing a surprise club gig in the desert, Lorde serenaded Coachella attendees with a brand-new song called "Homemade Dynamite."
The explosive cut is taken from her forthcoming album Melodrama, and while there's no studio version available yet, clips from the singer's Coachella set give a pretty good idea of how the song fits in to the LP's transformation narrative. "Let's let things come out of the woodwork," Lorde invites at the prechorus. By the refrain, she's ready to "blow shit up with homemade dynamite." She even makes an explosion sound directly into the mic.
If Melodrama is all about a single party, "Homemade Dynamite" sounds like the part when you meet someone and the sparks just don't stop flying.
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BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Authorities are investigating an assault that was reported on the IU Bloomington campus Monday night.
According to IU, the assault occurred around 10:15 p.m. near the intersection of Jordan Ave. and 7th St. near the auditorium.
A female student reported that she was waiting at a bus stop when a male subject approached her from behind and grabbed her around the neck. The female then reportedly screamed and struck the male with her elbows, drawing attention of a passerby.
The suspect fled westbound on foot. He has been described as a white male, tall, thin, in his early 20s and wearing a dark blue hat.
The university originally told students in the area to “seek safe shelter” as a result on the incident, but later said the threat was no longer imminent.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to call 911. Click here for updates.
Bernard Kenny, the man who stepped i as a right wing extremist attacked Jo Cox, has died
Bernard Kenny, who was awarded the George Cross for bravery for trying to stop right wing fanatic Thomas Mair from attacking the Labour MP, died on Monday aged 79.
His son Phil, said his father passed away peacefully at home at 3.15am with his wife Doreen by his side.
He had been diagnosed with cancer in June, and never received the George Cross he was awarded in the Queen's Birthday Honours.
Phil Kenny said: "He went very peacefully and he was not suffering.
"He wanted to die at home and he did so.”
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SEOUL, April 10 Foreign investors extended their buying spree of South Korean bonds for a third straight month in March, though the pace of purchase slowed compared to February, official data showed on Monday.
Bond holdings by foreign investors rose by a net 2.6 trillion won ($2.29 billion) in March, well behind the net 5.2 trillion won in February, which was the biggest jump since 2009, data from the Financial Supervisory Service showed.
Demand was strongest from Asia, as investors in the region purchased 1.4 trillion won worth of debt. Investors in the U.S. bought 0.4 trillion won, and those in the Middle East snapped up 0.3 trillion won worth of South Korean bonds.
By category, foreigners net increased their holdings of monetary stabilization bonds(MSB) by 2.9 trillion won, while they offloaded 0.3 trillion won of treasury bonds.
($1 = 1,133.4300 won) (Reporting by Cynthia Kim)
The Pocatello office of the FBI is investigating a homicide on the Fort Hall Indian Reservation.
According to the Shoshone-Bannock Tribe Spokeswoman, Randy’L Teton, the case was handed over to the FBI Sunday evening. Teton could not provide KIFI/KIDK with any more details about the case.
Several people who called the KIFI/KIDK newsroom said officers from the Fort Hall Police Department were at a home on West Cemetery Street between Philbin and Rio Vista Roads.
Calls to the Pocatello office of the FBI were not returned. Refresh this story for updates as they become available.
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TouchPoints is a pair of pulsating wearables that use stimulating vibrations to help diffuse stress.
Bilateral Alternating Stimulation Tactile (BLAST) has been used in several studies to treat stress disorders. The stimulation prompts the brain to reassign its response to stress from an impulsive "fight or flight" reaction to a logical, rational reasoning.
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March 16 (Reuters) - Dowdupont Inc:
* DOWDUPONT INC SAYS CEO EDWARD BREEN’S COMPENSATION SINCE SEPTEMBER 1, 2017 to DECEMBER 31, 2017 WAS $13.8 MILLION - SEC FILING
* DOWDUPONT INC SAYS ANDREW LIVERIS’ 2017 TOTAL COMPENSATION (WITHOUT CERTAIN MERGER RELATED ITEMS) WAS $22.6 MILLION VERSUS $23 MILLION IN 2016
* DOWDUPONT INC SAYS CFO HOWARD UNGERLEIDER' 2017 TOTAL COMPENSATION (WITHOUT CERTAIN MERGER RELATED ITEMS) WAS $11 MILLION VERSUS $8.7 MILLION IN 2016 Source text (bit.ly/2Dyq5hy) Further company coverage: (Reuters.Brief@thomsonreuters.com)
The Los Angeles Rams took over Minnesota on Saturday night at the NFL Honors show, absolutely sweeping away the competition. It all began with Aaron Donald winning Defensive Player of the Year, followed by Todd Gurley with Offensive Player of the Year.
Their dominance was capped off by Sean McVay taking home Coach of the Year honors, becoming the youngest ever to win the award. Although Gurley didn’t win MVP, it was still a huge night for the Rams in Minneapolis, and their teammates recognized it on Twitter.
Sean McVay Coach of the Year!!WOW — Wade Phillips (@sonofbum) February 4, 2018
Monster! Glad he’s on my side… https://t.co/N7B9Xhzc1c — Jared Goff (@JaredGoff16) February 3, 2018
So happy for @AaronDonald97 and @TG3II no men more deserving than these 2 tonight and we’re only getting started. #LARams — Rodger Saffold (@Rodger_Saffold) February 4, 2018
Lucky to have this guy leading the way. Congrats Coach! pic.twitter.com/kkdPgymibu — Jared Goff (@JaredGoff16) February 4, 2018
MMA, or mixed martial arts, is among the fastest-growing sports in the world. It’s a full-contact practice that mixes everything from boxing and karate to wrestling and judo. Fighters are pitted against one another in a cage and, like traditional boxing, there are weight classes, rounds and rules that govern the sport.
With their expertise in a variety of martial arts, striking and grappling, MMA fighters are viewed as among the best-conditioned and skilled athletes in the sports world and they’re making wheelbarrows of money for the promotional companies for which they fight.
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Meet Davina, the Ugandan toddler who came to Sacramento for live-changing surgery Davina Mirembe, a 20-month-old toddler, was brought to Sacramento from Uganda to have life-changing heart surgery at Sutter Medical Center. The trip was funded by international Christian aid organization Samaritan's Purse. Lezlie Sterling ×
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Baertschi (jaw) will miss 4-6 weeks after suffering a broken jaw, Dan Murhpy of Sportsnet reports.
Baertschi was hit in the face with a puck in Saturday's matchup with Calgary and will be out for a significant chunk of time. Prior to getting hurt, the winger was bogged down in a nine-game goal drought in which he has garnered a mere two helpers. Markus Granlund figures to get a look at a top-six role in Baertschi's absence. It's only a matter of time before the Switzerland native is placed on injured reserve given the length of his recovery timeline.
This photo shows an ad for the ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom, a dual-lens smartphone that was revealed at the 2017 CES in Las Vegas. The new ASUS handset went on sale in Taiwan on Tuesday, Feb. 14.
The Charlottesville Department of Human Services is receiving some money from City Council to study racial disparities in the local criminal justice system.
On Monday, March 19, councilors approved $100,000 for the research project.
In 2014, the Charlottesville Task Force on Disproportionate Minority Contact in the Juvenile System found that black youth in the city were entering the system at a higher rate than white youth.
The department says the study could help the community create a plan to prevent this from happening.
June 14, 2017 -- After a 16-year battle, hotel workers employed by the DoubleTree in Santa Monica announced Tuesday they are joining UNITE Here Local 11, a hospitality workers union already representing employees at some of the larger local hotels. Joined by local activists, clergy, and Santa Monica City Council members Kevin McKeown and Tony Vazquez, the workers -- primarily immigrant women -- made the announcement in an event in front of City Hall.
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he expects major drug companies to cut prices on their products, but did not provide details.
U.S. President Donald Trump arrives prior to signing the "Right to Try Act," which gives terminally ill patients the right to use experimental medications not yet been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), at the White House in Washington, U.S., May 30, 2018. REUTERS/Leah Millis
“You’re going to have some big news. I think we’re going to have some of the big drug companies in two weeks said they’re going to announce, because of what we did, they’re going to announce voluntary massive drops in prices,” Trump said at a signing ceremony for a new law making it easier for seriously ill people to try experimental treatments.
A first beer train arrived in Ninove (East Flanders) on Wednesday. When fully operational the service will take 5,000 lorries off the roads. It's a pilot project that could soon be expanded to other partners.
Delhaize concedes that road transport will still be needed to convey the AB InBev beer from its distribution centre to its stores, but where possible the supermarket chain is keen to seek out sustainable alternatives including rail, canals and the like. Delhaize CEO Denis Knoops: "This is just the beginning. I hope many others will follow our example."
Until now Delhaize’s beer supplies found their way to Ninove via the E40 and the Brussels orbital. By using rail CO2 emissions and traffic jams will both be cut!
New Philadelphia, Ohio — A northeast Ohio sheriff’s office is auctioning off a nearly century-old machine gun to help pay for new weapons for deputies.
The Dover-New Philadelphia Times Reporter reports that an expert has estimated the Thompson Model 1921’s value at $37,000.
The weapon was purchased by Tuscarawas County Sheriff Abe Laird in 1934. Sheriff’s Office staff is unsure what the machine gun was originally used for. Lt. Brian Alford says the Thompson was a popular law enforcement weapon during Depression-era mine riots.
Alford says the weapon is nearly original and is cleaned several times a year. He says he was the last person to fire the weapon five years ago.
Sheriff Orvis Campbell expects the gun to fetch nearly $50,000 at a September auction.
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Nearly 550 Jailed Children Received $2 Million In Social Security Payments
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Nearly 550 jailed children in just four states received $1.7 million in improper Social Security payments, a government watchdog reported Monday.
The Social Security Administration (SSA) was unaware that 273 kids were confined, the agency’s Inspector General reported. Nearly 160 of those were jailed for at least six months without SSA official’s knowledge.
“Our findings are conservative because we did not receive data on all confined juveniles in all four states,” the report said.
Additionally, SSA doesn’t routinely obtain information regarding imprisoned kids, since it doesn’t have memorandums of understanding with correctional facilities. – READ MORE
Karachi Kings trade Sohail for Rizwan with Lahore Qalandars
KARACHI: Karachi Kings traded fast-bowler Sohail Khan with Lahore Qalandars for wicket-keeper Mohammad Rizwan for the third season of HBL Pakistan Super League on Thursday. Sohail, who was the leading bowler in the second season, is part of a deal which will give Karachi the first pick in Gold category. In return, Lahore Qalandars will be taking up Karachi’s fifth pick in the same category.
5W1H: Our hands are stained with blood of Muslims, says Congress leader Salman Khurshid
This is a segment of Zee News which brings to you latest updates. Our hands are stained with blood of Muslims, says Congress leader Salman Khurshid. Watch this video for more information.
MOSCOW, April 5 Russia's finance ministry said on Wednesday it would step up its daily foreign exchange purchases to 3.5 billion roubles ($62.57 million) over the coming month.
It said in a statement that it would purchase a total of 69.9 billion roubles in the April 7 to May 5 period.
That is up slightly from the daily purchase volume of 3.2 billion roubles in the month to April 6, but well below the average 4.2 billion roubles predicted by analysts polled by Reuters.
The finance ministry started buying foreign currency in February, saying the purchases are aimed at shielding Russia from external shocks. Critics, however, say they are an attempt to stop the rouble from strengthening too much. ($1 = 55.9401 roubles) (Reporting by Darya Korsunskaya and Sujata Rao; editing by Maria Kiselyova)
An annual exam helpline will be up and running from Wednesday as over 70,000 students will receive their Leaving Cert results.
The freephone helpline is set up by the National Parents Council Post Primary.
It will open for a total of six days, three days the week of the results and a further three days the following week, after the release of CAO round one offers.
Communications Director, Ross Mac Mahon has said it will allow an interactive opportunity for students to ask questions about their results.
"The benefits of the helpline are that it gives students an interactive opportunity to communicate with skilled guidance counsellors," he said.
"It can provide gudiance in terms of career options and understanding where the points are, prompting the students to where they need to go for the relevant information."
'Jackass' left a wake of pain, arrests and addiction Once the cameras stopped rolling, several of the show's stars were left severely injured and suffering from substance abuse problems.
Wee Man isn't happy about Bam Margera's DUI "I get pissed at people who I know are drinking and about to drive — like hell no," he told us.
Bam Margera's family 'trying to help him' after DUI "We’re trying to see if he wants to go to rehab or anything," his brother told Page Six.
Bam Margera welcomes baby boy The celebrity prankster is now a father.
Bam Margera reveals struggle with bulimia “I didn’t officially start drinking until maybe 24 or 25,” he said. “Then the rockstar life and drinking spun out of control.”
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ROYALTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP)  A sheriff's office says an internal review found no wrongdoing by deputies after three suspects they were chasing died following a gun shop burglary in southwestern Michigan.
The Berrien County sheriff's office said Monday that the two deputies involved are returning to work while state police and prosecutors review the case.
A break-in was reported early April 15 at the Black Arsenal Gun Store. A witness described an SUV leaving the scene and a deputy spotted it on Interstate 94. Authorities say the deputy stopped the SUV, but it sped off and exited the freeway before crashing into a tree in Royalton Township.
Police say three young people in the SUV died and a fourth was critically injured. Police found all eight stolen guns at the crash scene.
April 3 Syneron Medical Ltd:
* Syneron Candela announces agreement to be acquired by funds advised by Apax Partners for $11.00/share in cash, representing an approximate value of $397 million
* Syneron Medical Ltd - transaction valued at approximately $397 million
* Syneron Medical Ltd - Shimon Eckhouse, who owns 7.4 pct of company, has entered into a customary voting agreement
* Syneron Medical Ltd - Eckhouse has agreed to vote all of his shares in favor of transaction Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
File Photo - A view of a residential apartment building under construction in Malaysia's southern city of Johor Bahru April 26, 2017.
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Malaysia's economic growth is expected to have slowed slightly in the second quarter as weaker private consumption partly offset a boost from resilient manufacturing and trade, a Reuters poll showed.
The economy likely grew 5.4 percent in April-June from the same period a year earlier, cooling from a 5.6 percent pace in the first quarter, according to the median forecast from 12 economists surveyed.
Forecasts ranged from 4.9 to 6.0 percent.
Malaysia's economy grew faster than expected in January-March as solid exports and strong domestic demand produced the fastest growth in two years.
The central bank expects full-year growth to come in at 4.3-4.8 percent, up from 4.2 percent in 2016, which was the lowest rate since contracting in 2009.
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A body found in Buhlow Lake on Thursday afternoon has been identified as an Alexandria man.
A release from the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries identified the man as 62-year-old Philip Brandt III.
Boaters found Brandt's body around 4:30 p.m. and reported it, according to the release.
Brandt was pronounced dead at the scene. He was not wearing a personal flotation device, it reads.
A red kayak and a paddle that belonged to Brandt were found about 100 yards away from his body. An autopsy is pending to determine the cause of death.
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Quincy leaders turn down permit for gay nightclub
QUINCY, Ill. (AP) — A city council in western Illinois has turned down a permit for a gay nightclub, rejecting the recommendation of the planning commission.
The Quincy City Council vote was 8-5 Monday. WGEM says the special permit would have allowed the business to be open until 3 a.m.
Aldermen who opposed the permit say they're concerned about parking and noise. Another gay club, Irene's Nightclub, operated at the site for 36 years before it closed in 2016.
Chris Taylor says he picked the site because of the history. He says he doesn't understand the council's decision.
Area business owner Rusty Williams says he supports the new club. He says he's disappointed with what he considers to be the "closed-mindedness" of elected officials.
The 25-year-old son of former president Jacob Zuma died from lupus‚ a statement released by the Zuma family on Wednesday revealed.
"Nhlakanipho Vusi Zuma departed on the 1st July 2018 from complications of systematic lupus erythematosus‚ simply known as lupus‚" the family said.
He is to be buried in Johannesburg this weekend. The service will be held at the Rhema Recreational Centre in Randburg on Saturday morning. He will then be laid to rest at the Westpark Cemetery.
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​Colombian football players were receiving death threats on Tuesday after the tense game against England which saw them knocked out of the World Cup.
Messages emerged on Twitter after the South American nation lost a thrilling penalty shootout. Players were told to "die" and "not return" to the country.
The tweets caused alarm as less than two weeks ago Colombian player Carlos Sanchez received threats after being sent off during a game against Japan.
Police have since launched an investigation into a photo of Sanchez posted alongside a picture of Andrés Escobar – a player who was murdered after scoring an own goal in 1994 World Cup.
Tuesday's game saw England secure a place in the quarter-finals after they won a World Cup penalty shootout for the first time.
SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- A march to raise awareness about sexual assault and to bring visibility to survivors is planned for this afternoon in downtown Syracuse.
The #MeToo march will start at Clinton Square and head to Syracuse City Hall. Marchers will gather at 12 p.m. and the march is expected to start at 12:30 p.m.
At city hall, marchers will rally.
"We will stand and use our voices to fight for harsher laws for sexual assault," Samantha McCormick said in a news release.
Vera House announced that they will join the march.
NEW YORK STATE (NEWS10) – New Yorkers rallied across the state calling on more federal support for Puerto Rico hurricane recovery.
More than 1,000 New Yorkers gathering today in Albany, Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse.
Among the events: a rally in the Bronx with Governor Cuomo and Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rossello, who called on the federal government to fully fund the island’s $94.4 billion dollar disaster relief aid package.
“As proud as I am of what this state did, is as ashamed as I am of what this country has done. Puerto Rico deserves better than this country has responded. Period,” Cuomo said.
Hurricane Maria hit the island last September killing dozens of people and destroying two-thirds of the country’s power grid.
Half a million people are still without power.
Feb 13 Golar Lng Ltd
* Golar lng limited announces proposed offering of $350 million of convertible senior notes due 2022
* Intends to offer $350 million aggregate principal amount of convertible senior notes due 2022 in a private placement
* Golar lng - in connection with offering of notes, co also intends to enter into capped call transactions with one or more of initial purchasers of notes
* Company intends to use a portion of net proceeds from sale of notes to fund cost of the initial capped call transactions Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Colton Haynes has a doppelganger.
The 28-year-old Rough Night actor opened up about the celebrity he gets mistaken for the most.
“I love Jesse McCartney, but I am always mistaken for him,” Colton told HuffPo. “I don’t know why. It’s just a funny thing—people will have conversations with me as if I’m Jesse McCartney. I’ve never met him; he seems like the coolest person ever, but I’m not him.”
Colton joked when he got the role in Rough Night, “I got offered … why? What? With Scarlett Johansson? What? Can you call them back and make sure they’re not looking for Jesse McCartney or someone else?”
In case you missed it, Colton recently revealed that he lost his virginity at 13.
Owasso Police are cracking down on red-light runners at some of the city's most dangerous intersections.
They're patrolling several intersections, including at 96th Street North and Garnett.
Officers say five locations account for more than 150 recent crashes.
"A lot of people question why there are so many traffic lights in such short distances, especially on the main thoroughfares. And our answer is, over time, is that some of these intersections, which can be very dangerous, once you put a light installation in it, the activity for crashes goes way down," Lieutenant Nick Boatman said.
All the intersections Owasso Police say they'll be watching closely are within the square mile of 86th and 96th streets north and Garnett and 129th.
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North Korea has recalled top ambassadors for an emergency meeting amid tensions with the US, South Korea's Yonhap news agency reported.
According to the report, the envoys include those to China, the UN, and Russia.
KNOXVILLE (WATE) – A truck crashed on Interstate-75N in Knoxville Monday.
The truck flipped after crashing near exit 3. Right lanes were blocked.
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Quagliarella wants to settle down
Sampdoria forward Fabio Quagliarella would like to settle down and end his ­career at the Genoa-based club after switching teams several times in his ­career, he told Sky Sport on Monday.
The former Italy international, capped 25 times, joined Sampdoria in February after 18 months at Torino. He previously had a one-year spell at the club in 2006-07.
"I hope, first of all, to extend my contract with Sampdoria because it expires in June," the 33-year-old said.
Quagliarella, who spent four years with Juventus from 2010 to 2014, has scored 100 goals in Italy's top division.
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WASHINGTON, DC — The hospital where Rep. Steve Scalise is recovering after being shot says the congressman remains in critical condition and will require several more operations.
MedStar Washington Hospital Center is also providing a more detailed description of Scalise’s wounds. The hospital says he was shot in the left hip, after which “the bullet travelled across his pelvis, fracturing bones, injuring internal organs and causing severe bleeding.”
Scalise was among several people wounded early Wednesday when a rifle-wielding attacker fired on lawmakers on a baseball field in Alexandria, Virginia, outside Washington. The attacker was shot and later died.
President Donald Trump made a surprise visit to the hospital. The president and first lady Melania Trump brought two bouquets of flowers to the hospital.
The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra will kick off 2017 with the continuation of its two-year Brahms Fest . The CSO and Music Director Louis Langre will perform the composer's Fourth Symphony Thursday and Saturday, Jan. 5 & 7 at the Taft Theatre, in a program that also features the May Festival Chorus, world-renowned vocal soloists and works by Bach and Webern.
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HARRISBURG(AP) – Gov. Tom Wolf is trying to make the case for one of the biggest increases in his new budget plan, nearly 40 percent more for early childhood education programs. Wolf sat on the carpet with more than a dozen children visiting his office today from a Harrisburg-area learning center that’s accredited through Pennsylvania’s pre-kindergarten program. Wolf says such programs pay huge dividends for children later in school and life. Wolf’s office says the extra $75 million he’s seeking would allow more than 8,400 3- and 4-year-olds to enroll in high-quality pre-kindergarten programs that are subsidized for lower-income families.
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* Takes share stake of 17.5 million shares in Synchrony Financial - SEC filing
* Ups share stake in Bank of New York Mellon Corp by 52.2 percent to 50.2 million shares - SEC filing
* Cuts share stake in Sirius XM Holdings Inc by 20.0 percent to 137.9 million shares - SEC filing
* Change in holdings are as of June 30, 2017 and compared with the previous quarter ended as of March 31, 2017 Source text for quarter ended June 30, 2017: (bit.ly/2wYv7AR) Source text for quarter ended March 31, 2017: (bit.ly/2pQgrA1)
Police have issued a traffic warning for anyone planning to use a main route between Larne and Ballymena.
A spokesperson said at 5.20pm this evening (Monday) that the Shane’s Hill Road near Larne will have to close for a period to aid recovery of a lorry which has been involved in a crash.
Motorists should avoid if possible.
If you thought your wallet might be safe now that Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Cyber Week have all come to an end, think again. On Monday many retailers kicked off their Green Monday sales events, once again slashing prices on thousands of products in one final push before Christmas. Newegg is one of those retailers, and although the list of discounted items is as long as ever, we decided to pick out the ten deals that stuck out to us.
Below, you’ll find some great deals on 4K TVs, laptops, video game consoles and a few other devices. If you’re still desperately searching for that big gift for your significant other (or something pricey to spend your holiday bonus on), you might find it at Newegg. But look fast, because the sale ends tonight at 11:59 PM PT.
Again, there are a ton of deals on Newegg’s website, but these are the ten that we wanted to highlight today:
Still not enough? Target and eBay are hosting their own Green Monday sales as well, with Black Friday prices galore!
Court forces Romanian presidentto fire anti-graft prosecutor
BUCHAREST: Romania’s Constitutional Court ruled Wednesday that President Klaus Iohannis must approve the government’s dismissal of the country’s top anti-corruption prosecutor Laura Kovesi. Iohannis had been refusing the government’s request to authorise Kovesi’s sacking and had defended her work. The court said in a ruling Wednesday that he did not have the power to refuse the request. The government accuses Kovesi of violating the constitution but Kovesi’s supporters say she has been targeted for investigating corruption among Romania’s political elite.
LONDON (AP) — A Cambridge University professor at the heart of the Facebook privacy scandal says that the former CEO of data firm Cambridge Analytica lied to a British parliamentary committee investigating fake news.
Academic Aleksandr Kogan's company, Global Science Research, developed a Facebook app that vacuumed up information from users as well as additional data from their Facebook friends.
Ex-employees of Cambridge Analytica say the company used that data from millions of users to help Donald Trump's 2016 presidential election campaign. The company denies the charge.
Kogan told Parliament's media committee Tuesday that Cambridge Analytica's ex-CEO, Alexander Nix, lied in his testimony on their work together.
When asked by committee chair Damian Collins about Nix's testimony that none of his data came from Global Science Research, Kogan said, "That's a fabrication."
Flags were put throughout the community and were collected at dusk.
Signs of patriotism were on display throughout Quincy on Wednesday.
Quincy High School Football team in partnership with the Quincy Exchange Club, put up more than 200 American flags on community members lawns in honor of Flag Day. Quincy High School football coach, Rick Little, said it's important for the team to come together to honor the country.
"It's really neat for me to see people giving us those opportunities, but it's also really neat for me as a coach to see our kids understand more about giving back and that everyone supports everyone. It's a really neat deal and something we are proud to be apart of," said Little.
The Quincy Exchange Club and Quincy High School Football team put flags out every year for Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence Day and Labor Day.
TRIPOLI, Oct 6 (Reuters) - The bodies of 21 Egyptian Christians killed by Islamic State in its former Libyan stronghold of Sirte have been recovered, the attorney general's office said on Friday.
The bodies were found in the same orange jumpsuits the victims were wearing when they were filmed being killed in the coastal city in February 2015, according to a statement provided to Libya's Al-Ahrar TV channel.
Sadiq al-Sour, the head of investigations for the attorney general's office, said last week that the area where the bodies were buried had been identified after a captured commander gave details of its whereabouts.
Islamic State took control of Sirte in 2015 and lost the city late last year to local forces backed by U.S. air strikes. (Reporting by Ahmed Elumami; Writing by Aidan Lewis; Editing by James Dalgleish)
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Authorities in South Carolina say four people were found dead in a home in what appears to be a murder-suicide.
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher said in a news release that the dead — a man, a woman and their two children — were found Sunday around 8 p.m. Fisher says it’s believed all four died of gunshot wounds.
In a tweet from a verified Twitter account, the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department said the deaths appear to be a murder-suicide and the investigation is ongoing.
Fisher identified the dead as 26-year-old Marissa Hope Reynoso and two of her children, 4-year-old Elijah Chavez and 1-year-old Ezra Chavez. Also dead was 25-year-old Jorge Luis Chavez, who’s believed to be the father of the two children.
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Fisher says an older child of Reynoso wasn’t at the home at the time.
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Two Suttler Post Farm Clydesdales were at the Quincy Country Club, to celebrate the 65th wedding Anniversary of Joan & Paul Mast, on Friday. The horses delivered President Trump's Christmas Tree to the White House in Washington D.C.
The horses travel across the country for special events, including The Kentucky Derby. Carriage rides were given to those in attendance at the country club today. Wayne Mast, owner of Suttler Post Farm Clydesdales, told WGEM his trip to the White House was a memorable experience.
"That was a pretty nice thing to do, it was very elegant, the first lady came out and accepted the tree," Mast said. "The people were there that grew it in Oregon, I think is where it came from. It was a nice thing to do. "
The Clydesdales will be at the Quincy Country Club again on Saturday February 2 at 4:30 p.m.
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Two fire crews were called to a property in Cobham, a village near Gravesend, earlier this evening to extinguish a chimney fire.
Kent Fire and Rescue said firefighters were called at 5.30pm to a property in Lodge Lane where the chimney and surrounding area had caught fire.
Two engines were called and crews wearing breathing apparatus extinguished the fire using hose reel jets.
The fire service said the blaze was extinguished at about 7pm.
There were no reported casualties.
Stream or download Friday’s episode of MMAjunkie Radio with guests Cory Sandhagen and Burt Watson.
UFC featherweight Sandhagen is coming off a TKO win in his promotional debut against Austin Arnett at UFC on FOX 27 six days ago. He talked about that fight, as well as the work he does with neglected children. Alliance MMA executive Watson, formerly the UFC’s site coordinator, called in to share his story about surviving prostate cancer and his efforts to raise awareness.
You can stream the entire episode on AudioBoom.com.
Gunnarsson was a healthy scratch for Thursday's 3-1 loss to the Bruins.
This was Gunnarsson's fifth time being a healthy scratch in the last six games, mostly of overcrowding at left defensemen and the consistent reliability and power-play presence of rookie Vince Dunn. Head coach Mike Yeo has reiterated that Gunnarsson will get his chance soon, but it's tough to see the Blues scratching and offensive blueliner like Dunn or Joel Edmundson down the stretch.
SPRINGBORO, Ohio (AP) - The Department of Defense says one of the three U.S. soldiers killed in an attack by Islamic extremists in Niger was from southwestern Ohio.
The government announced Friday that 39-year-old Staff Sgt. Jeremiah Johnson of Springboro died in the attack.
He and the two other American soldiers killed Wednesday were army special operations commandos assigned to 3rd Special Forces Group out of Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
U.S. Africa Command says the U.S. forces are in Niger to provide training and security assistance to the Nigerien Armed Forces in their efforts against violent extremists.
Four Nigerien soldiers also died in the attack.
A statement Niger's Army Chief of Staff a joint patrol fell into an ambush set by terrorists aboard a dozen vehicles and about twenty motorcycles.
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- Wajid Aminu scored 20 points, Noah Horchler and JT Escobar added 19 points each and North Florida held off Stetson 97-91 Saturday night.
Aminu was 5 of 6 from the line in the last 3:46 as Stetson threatened. He also converted a three-point play with 1:08 remaining that pushed the Ospreys lead to 89-83.
Escobar was also clutch at the free-throw line, making 6 of 6 in the last 1:44.
North Florida (11-15, 5-4 Atlantic Sun) shot 64 percent from the field (33 of 52) and converted 22 of 29 free throws. The Ospreys won the battle of the boards 38-22.
D.J. Myles led four Hatters into double figures with 24 points on 11 of 16 shooting, Luke Doyle tossed in 20, B.J. Glasford 14 and Angel Rivera 11. Stetson (10-16, 2-7) shot 53 percent (38 of 72) but went to the line only nine times, making seven. Glasford and Abayomi Iyiola fouled out.
BAINBRIDGE TOWNSHIP, Ohio — Kenston school leaders will send middle school students to other schools in the district until a problematic roofing project is finished.
Administrators closed the middle school this week after a number of students and staff fell ill.
They believe vapors from an adhesive used for roof work got in through the ventilation system.
Starting on Tuesday, sixth graders will go to Kenston Intermediate School, seventh graders will attend classes at the Gardiner Center, and eighth graders will go to the high school.
Continuing coverage here.
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The latest Tom Izzo-NBA rumor was a short-lived one.
The Orlando Magic hired Steve Clifford on Wednesday morning to fill their head coaching vacancy.
Izzo was linked to the opening last week, when The Athletic reported that the club had "expressed interest" in the veteran Michigan State coach.
That interest was apparently short-lived, as Orlando quickly moved on to hire the former Charlotte Hornets coach to help them break a six-year playoff drought.
Izzo never directly addressed the Magic opening, but said shortly after the season that he intended on returning to Michigan State in 2018-19.
The episode was the latest in a string of times Izzo has been linked to NBA jobs over the last nearly two decades. Izzo has come close to making the jump on multiple occasions, but has always returned to East Lansing.
The NBA now has two open head coaching positions: the Pistons and the Raptors.
Beyond all the books at the Ina Thompson Moss Point Library is a room full of art. Moss Point artist Leroy Williams sketched more than a dozen pieces, now hanging on the walls of the Ruth Horn meeting room.
STOCKHOLM: Striker Jordan Larsson is following in his father Henrik's footsteps by moving to the Dutch Eredivisie, with Swedish club Helsingborg announcing on Monday that the 19-year-old has signed for NEC Nijmegen.
Henrik Larsson resigned as Helsingborg coach in November after he and his son were involved in an angry confrontation with fans as the club lost a playoff match and were relegated from the Swedish top flight.
"I'd like to thank everyone for the time in Helsingborg. I came here as a 17-year-old and learnt an awful lot," Jordan, who netted 18 goals and had 12 assists in 68 games for the club, said in a statement.
Henrik left his home country to join Feyenoord in 1993, spending three and a half years in the Netherlands before enjoying a glittering career with Celtic, Barcelona and Manchester United.
(Reporting by Philip O'Connor, editing by Ed Osmond)
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If you’re flummoxed by the current political landscape — one that sees self-proclaimed socialist Bernie Sanders and Spy-proclaimed short-fingered vulgarian Donald Trump at or near the top of polls in...
LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa., May 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Air Products (NYSE: APD) today announced that Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Seifi Ghasemi will participate in a Q&A session at the Deutsche Bank Industrials and Materials Summit in Chicago on Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at 8:00 a.m. CT.
An audio webcast will be available on Air Products' Investor Relations Event Details web site.
Families should brace themselves for steeper price rises after a leading accountancy body warned that protecting customers from higher costs is now “unsustainable” for businesses.
Inflation has already started to bite with prices up 2.3pc in the past year as, despite fierce competition pushing retailers to delay price hikes, the weak pound has pushed up the cost of imports.
A survey conducted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) showed half of UK businesses that have seen rising input costs plan to pass them on to customers or find cheaper suppliers.
Its poll of just under 800 businesses in commerce and industry found most are reluctant to curb investment, despite uncertainty surrounding the Brexit vote.
Cutting jobs has also been ruled out by most, the ICAEW said, leaving steeper price rises the only way to rebalance the books.
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April 12 M3 Technologies Asia Bhd:
* Entered into MoU with MNC Wireless Berhad
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* The MoU will not have any effect on the earnings per share of the company for the FY ending 30 June 2017. Source text: (bit.ly/2p4MQqh) Further company coverage:
It's Stassi Schroeder's "f--king birthday," Vanderpump Rules fans, and we all know what that means: It's time for a trip!
In tonight's episode of the Bravo reality hit, Stassi heads to Montauk with her best friends, Katie Maloney, Kristen Doute and Scheana Marie, for a girls' weekend and E! News has your exclusive sneak peek at their late-night skinny dipping adventure.
While Katie and Kristen are down to ditch their clothes and hop in the ocean, Scheana says she isn't going to give into "peer pressure" and join them. As you can imagine, the "vagina mafia" is not amused.
Student charged for threatening Chico State staff member
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A Chico State student pled not guilty to threatening a public officer at his arraignment Feb. 2.
Ryan Shidyak, a 22-year-old public administration major, has been accused of threatening Sandy Parsons, the director of Student Judicial Affairs at Chico State, via email according to court documents.
He has also been charged with committing a felony while out on bail. Shidyak was already facing a prior felony charge after previously being arrested for allegedly assaulting his roommate with a shotgun in July.
His trial for both cases will be held on March 2 at the Butte County Superior Court in Oroville.
Bianca Quilantan can be reached at [email protected] or @biancaquilan on Twitter.
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Thursday evening, the National Hurricane Center increased the odds to 90 percent that a tropical system could develop or will develop over the next five days in the Gulf of Mexico. The NHC also said there is a 70 percent chance the disturbance could develop or will develop into a tropical system over the next two days.
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* Net profit for period attributable to SMIC was $104.0 million in 4Q16, as compared to $113.6 million in 3Q16
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Exclusive screening of Kyoko’s ‘In Dreams’ video right now on Side-Line
(Picture by Anton Coene) The brand new video of Kyoko’s “In Dreams” is available now, although strictly speaking it will only be officially announced next week. So consider this to be an exclusive watch!
“In Dreams” is featured on Kyoko’s first solo album released a few months ago as we reported about it right here.
The material for this album was co-written with the producer/songwriter Jan De Block. The album was further completed together with guitarist Jo Mahieu; bassists Jan Detremerie and Vincent Pierins; songwriters Jim Colman (Jim Cole), Bert Wuyts, Patrick Hamilton and Kevin Strauwen; Uwe Teichert (mastering) and producer/musician Ronald Vanhuffel.
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REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. (AP)- Proposed rent increases at a mobile home community on Delaware's Rehoboth Bay are exposing ambiguities in a state law designed to regulate the relationship between homeowners and their landlord.
Arbitration hearings are scheduled for next month on proposed rent increases at the Rehoboth Bay mobile home park. Residents are upset about double-digit hikes that could amount to a monthly increase approaching $100.
Residents own their homes but rent the land beneath them.
The landlord, Hometown America, says the increase is justified by $440,000 spent improving a bulkhead protecting the park from the bay.
A state law passed in 2013 allows landlords to increase rents to cover capital improvements. But residents say the bulkhead improvements are nothing more than routine maintenance.
Experts say the law needs clarification.
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Buffalo 0 0 2 0—2 St. Louis 1 1 0 1—3
First Period_1, St. Louis, Schenn 16 (Edmundson, Steen), 0:40.
Second Period_2, St. Louis, Stastny 7 (Edmundson, Tarasenko), 16:17.
Third Period_3, Buffalo, Rodrigues 1 (Kane, Reinhart), 1:42 (pp). 4, Buffalo, Rodrigues 2 (Scandella, O’Reilly), 18:33.
Overtime_5, St. Louis, Tarasenko 14 (Stastny, Parayko), 4:24.
Shots on Goal_Buffalo 7-7-9-1_24. St. Louis 16-9-16-4_45.
Power-play opportunities_Buffalo 1 of 4; St. Louis 0 of 3.
Goalies_Buffalo, Lehner 6-12-4 (45 shots-42 saves). St. Louis, Allen 17-6-2 (24-22).
A_17,310 (19,150). T_2:33.
Referees_Eric Furlatt, Brad Watson. Linesmen_Devin Berg, Scott Cherrey.
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May 30 (Reuters) - Superior Plus Corp said on Wednesday it would buy all of the outstanding equity interest in NGL Energy Partners’s retail propane business for $900 million in cash.
NGL Propane sells propane and distillates to over 316,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers.
NEW YORK (NEWS10) – AOL announced that it is shutting down AOL Instant Messenger after 20 years.
AIM will be discontinued on December 15, 2017. After this date, you will no longer be able to access or sign in to AIM services on any platform.
“AIM tapped into new digital technologies and ignited a cultural shift, but the way in which we communicate with each other has profoundly changed. As a result we’ve made the decision that we will be discontinuing AIM,” AOL said in a press release.
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Cleveland (ankle) will not play Tuesday against the Jazz, KL Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.
Cleveland has missed the past eleven games as he continues to deal with an ankle injury. Without any timetable provided by the Hawks, Cleveland continues to be evaluated on a game-by-game basis with his next opportunity to play coming Thursday against the Kings.
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OLYPHANT — Fire damaged a home in Lackawanna County on Monday.
Firefighters say it started around noon in the cellar of a house along Moosic Street in Olyphant.
No one was home at the time.
The fire was contained to the basement.
A fire marshal has not yet determined the cause.
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Precision Title of Florida, LLC is located at 1512 Hwy 90 in Chipley.
The business, owned by Chipley Attorney Michelle Blankenship Jordan, the new business was welcomed to town this past week with a ribbon cutting hosted by the Washington County Chamber of Commerce.
Precision Title offers residential and commercial real estate closing, title insurance and escrow services.
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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- One person died in a head-on collision in West Palm Beach on Sunday.
West Palm Beach police say the crash happened around 4 p.m. in the 1900 block of N. Congress Avenue.
Police say a Toyota Corolla was driving southbound in a northbound lane, sideswiping one vehicle and ultimately striking a second vehicle, a Toyota Prius, head-on.
One person in the Prius died as a result of their injuries.
Traffic homicide investigators are on scene and will be conducting an investigation. N. Congress Avenue will be closed in both directions in that area while the investigation is underway.
Motorists should avoid the area.
Any witnesses are urged to call the West Palm Beach police department at 561-822-1900.
Locals are looking on as a group of travellers sets up in Fulbourn after apparently leaving Stapleford on Sunday.
On Friday, around 30 motor-homes and caravans arrived in Stapleford and parked up on the recreation ground. An eviction notice was served, giving them until 5pm on Saturday (August 12) to move on.
Cllr Peter Topping, leader of South Cambridgeshire District Council, said the South Cambs Planning Enforcement team had attended the recreation ground and said he was confident the actions being taken by the parish council were the correct ones.
Now, what is thought to be the same group of travellers has set up on the Ida Darwin site in Fulbourn.
We'll be keeping you up to date with the latest developments on this story as they happen. See below for all the latest.
Dec 12 (Reuters) - Lottery owner Tatts Group Ltd said on Tuesday its shareholders voted in favor of horse race-betting firm Tabcorp Holdings Ltd’s takeover offer.
The deal, which is being done through a scheme of arrangement, required approval of 75 percent of Tatts shareholders.
Tatts has applied to the Supreme Court of Victoria for approval of the scheme at a hearing scheduled for Dec. 13, it said in a statement.
Meanwhile, the Brisbane-based company said it would pay a fully franked special dividend of 16 Australian cents per Tatts share, subject to the scheme becoming effective. (Reporting by Aditya Soni in Bengaluru; Editing by Gopakumar Warrier)
The store Rebag is finding the sweet spot in luxury goods â€“ helping resell used high-end handbags. Yahoo Finance‘s Alexis Christoforous speaks with Rebag CEO Charles Gorra.
He might have postponed touring… but he’s still delivering!
This morning Justin Bieber dropped the news that he’ll be releasing music with artist Bloodpop this Thursday!
Thursday A post shared by Justin Bieber (@justinbieber) on Aug 14, 2017 at 11:04am PDT
That was made official after he posted this vague tweet last night that made ever Belieber in the world answer “YES PLZZZZ!!!! OMFG”
Can we still be friends — Justin Bieber (@justinbieber) August 13, 2017
For our Gluckstadt readers, residents and motorists, Stribling Road is back open. The Madison County engineering department closed Stribling Road this morning at 9 a.m. until just minutes ago at 4 p.m. in order to install a storm water drain. "We closed it to lay a pipe across Stribling Road today," County Engineer Dan Gaillet said. "It's a one-day closure." Motorists should now be able to enter and drive on Stribling Road with no other difficulties.
× UW regents OK protest punishment policy
The University of Wisconsin System’s leaders have approved a policy that calls for suspending and expelling students who disrupt campus speeches and presentations.
The Board of Regents approved the policy on a voice vote Friday at UW-Stout. State schools Superintendent Tony Evers cast the lone dissenting vote.
The policy states that students who twice engage in violent or other disorderly conduct that disrupts others’ free speech would be suspended for a semester. A third offense would mean expulsion.
The policy comes as conservatives fear right-wing speakers aren’t treated with the same respect on campus as liberals. It mirrors a Republican bill that’s moving through the Legislature.
Democrats contend the policy is so vague that it’s unconstitutional and will chill free speech.
March 19(Reuters) - Shenzhen Sinovatio Technology Co Ltd
* Sees Q1 2018 net profit to be 340,900 yuan to 6.6 million yuan
* Says Q1 2017 net loss was 7.7 million yuan
* Says that increased operation revenue as the main reason for the forecast
Source text in Chinese:goo.gl/bhhQDR
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No goalie has ever scored for a Premier League-title winning side, but during City’s 5-0 demolition of Swansea at the weekend, with the score already 3-0, plenty of fans called for that to change.
4-0 as Bernardo tucks in from a penalty rebound. Fabianski had pushed Jesus' effort onto the post. City had ignored the crowds' calls for Ederson to take the spot-kick — Andy Hampson (@andyhampson) April 22, 2018
Indeed, the suggestion was ignored, but Ederson himself has made it clear he wouldn’t mind taking the ball up the other end of the pitch if the opportunity arose.
"I'm good at penalties, either using power or technique"
- @edersonmoraes93
Over to you, Pep... #FPL pic.twitter.com/mi98WKTDfT — Fantasy Premier League (@OfficialFPL) April 24, 2018
The 24-year-old is only in his first season at City but is the second highest-scoring goalkeeper in the Premier League’s official fantasy football game.
A total of 6.5 million Chinese will travel overseas during the upcoming week-long Spring Festival holiday, said a report released by China Tourism Academy and Ctrip.
People from more than 200 Chinese cities have booked outbound tours to over 700 cities in 68 countries and regions on Ctrip, a popular online travel agency based in Shanghai, said the report released on Friday.
The tourists are expected to spend 9,500 yuan (1,510 U.S. dollars) each on their trips.
The most popular destinations are Thailand, Japan, Singapore and Vietnam. The Nordic countries and the United Arab Emirates are also among the favorites. Some of the travelers will be going as far as Antarctica.
The Year of Dog will begin on Feb. 16, according to the Chinese lunar calendar.
During the Chinese Lunar New Year holiday in 2017, 6.15 million Chinese travelled overseas, up 7 percent year on year.
Train is running as per usual, Wednesday, says TransLink. (THE NEWS/files)
The West Coast Express’s five trains into Vancouver are running on schedule this morning, TransLink said.
“West Coast Express is currently operating normally,” TransLink’s tweet desk tweeted.
#WCE West Coast Express is currently operating normally. ^AR — TransLink BC (@TransLink) May 30, 2018
The company has said it has contingency plans in case service is disrupted by the strike of Canadian Pacific Railway engineers and conductors that began at 7 p.m. Monday.
Members of the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference announced the strike in a news release, citing that after workers at CP voted to reject the last contract offers, the company is still refusing to negotiate seriously.
Given the last-minute agreement with another railway union, the International Brotherhood Of Electrical Workers, the West Coast Express commuter rail service in the Lower Mainland will not be impacted, according to a Translink spokesperson.
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Thousands of neo-Nazi music tracks calling for genocide and the violent murder of Muslims, Jews and other groups can be easily found on the world's most popular video-sharing site, YouTube.
Although much of this "hate music" violates the site's own rules or local laws, a BBC Trending investigation has found inconsistencies in how YouTube deals with these tracks. The company admits that it has "more to do" in restricting neo-Nazi music on its site.
Video journalist: Natalia Zuo
Reporter: Mike Wendling
More details about our investigation on the BBC Trending blog.
All our stories are at bbc.com/trending.
Their philosophies are indefensible. Conservatives should continue to make clear that the “alt-right,” despite their name, is a perverse and dangerous movement that does not represent conservatism. White supremacy was virtually eradicated from our country generations ago. These racists are not conservative, nor are they “conserving” anything. They are trying to bring back something that was already destroyed.
Police: Van fatally strikes 12-year-old, driver arrested
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — The driver of a van that ran off a road and fatally injured a 12-year-old boy has been arrested.
Thirty-seven-year-old Michael Blair Gauthier, of Arnold, Maryland, is charged with criminally negligent manslaughter and possession of a controlled dangerous substance.
News outlets cite an Anne Arundel County Police news release that says 12-year-old Matthew Murphy was walking with his mother and brother Sunday afternoon when he was struck. The van veered off the roadway and struck the boy just outside of Annapolis. Murphy was flown to a hospital where he later died. WTOP reports that police say reckless driving and failing to remain in a single lane may be the cause of the crash.
The results of Gauthier's toxicology screening are pending.
NORMAN – Students from 330 communities are listed on the University of Oklahoma Norman campus honor roll for the fall 2016 semester.
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The movie isn’t set for release until 2018, but the first picture of Bradley Cooper & Lady Gaga (who will be credited using her real name, Stefani Germanotta) in the A Star Is Born reboot has hit the internet.
According to a press release, Cooper plays Jackson Maine, a country music star on the brink of decline when he discovers a talented unknown named Ally (Germanotta). As the two begin a passionate love affair, Jack coaxes Ally into the spotlight, catapulting her to stardom. But as Ally’s career quickly eclipses his own, Jack finds it increasingly hard to handle his fading glory.
A Star Is Born is shooting concert scenes at Coachella on Tuesday and Wednesday. The movie features Andrew Dice Clay and Sam Elliott. It is scheduled to be released in September of next year.
A West Point volunteer who has been a mentor to Askew and other cadets, said she’ll hold her up as a role model for girls when she holds wor…
Cristiano Ronaldo with the match ball after his four-goal haul against Girona
Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar has been continually linked with a move to Real Madrid, as Zinedine Zidane seeks to overhaul his squad following a disappointing campaign in La Liga.
Karim Benzema could be sacrificed in order for a summer deal to take place.
As far as Ronaldo is concerned, the Portuguese superstar is in devastating form and hit four goals in the 6-3 win over Girona in La Liga on Sunday.
Although a move for Neymar could hit a snag, Balague reckons Real would have to change their wage structure to accommodate him and Ronaldo.
A native moth is munching the leaves off of our coconut trees. Entomologist, Mach Fukada from the Hawaii State Department of Agriculture says it’s nothing to worry about it however, the phenomenon can be quite striking. Details on why it’s happening and which insect you should’t be confusing it with in the video above.
Richard Osborn-Brooks, 78, and his wife Maureen were forced into hiding over fears of revenge attacks.
Vincent and his accomplice broke into the couple’s Hither Green home in south east London in the early hours of April 4.
Armed with a screwdriver, Vincent died following a struggle with Osborn-Brooks in the OAP’s kitchen.
The pensioner was initially questioned on suspicion of murder but quickly cleared by police.
Following the death, Vincent’s family started laying floral tribute outside Osborn-Brooks’ home, sparking a furious “War of the Roses” between them and local residents.
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The pilot of twin-engine plane made an emergency landing this morning near Martin, in Southwestern South Dakota. The Martin Volunteer Fire Department says 4 people were on board. They all walked away with minor injuries including a few cuts and bruises. At this point it not clear why the pilot had to make a belly landing in a farm field. Members of the fire department posted pictures to their twitter account. They say the pilot must have been “pretty darn good” at landing under stress. According to the Aberdeen American News, the plane was carrying workers from HKG Architects of Aberdeen.
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Baku. 7 May. REPORT.AZ/ Last year, Azerbaijan exported agricultural products in the amount of about $ 700 million.
Report informs, Eldar Ibrahimov, the chairman of Committee on Agrarian Policy of Parliament, said. According to him, in 2017, the most profitable product in the country was tomato. Azerbaijan gained $ 159 million from its export.
"The most profitable products are fell in hazelnuts, cotton, fruits and vegetables, etc. It is a great development. Food security in Azerbaijan is almost guaranteed. There is only problem in the field of grain and wheat. New grain species have been bought. This issue will also be solved, " the MP said.
Additionally, E. Ibrahimov said that effective land mechanism exits in Azerbaijan.
During the meeting, they discussed bilateral relations and ways of enhancing them in all fields for the benefit of both countries.
Minneapolis's Somali community is ready to welcome guests for Super Bowl LII. Stefan Holt reports. (Published 6 hours ago)
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"The Restless Wave": Parting words from John McCain
Co-writer Mark Salter talks about the themes of the latest memoir by the 81-year-old Arizona senator, who has been diagnosed with brain cancer
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Police in the Lower Mainland say a man struck by a train Tuesday night in Langley has succumbed to his injuries.
The man, who police believe was homeless, was walking along the tracks on the 6100 block of Glover Road about 10:30 p.m.
Information at the scene suggests he was wearing headphones at the time, and likely did not hear the train coming.
Crew members sounded the horn and attempted to stop the locomotive but the male was struck from behind.
He was transported to hospital, but died early this morning.
RCMP are attempting to identify the man so next of kin can be notified.
Nursing home exec accused of misusing resident's money
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DANVILLE, Iowa -- A partial owner of a nursing home in southeast Iowa has been accused of misusing a resident's money.
Court records say 46-year-old Marc Johnson, of Hamilton, Illinois, is charged with felony dependent adult abuse-exploitation. He and his attorney didn't immediately return calls Monday from The Associated Press.
The Hawk Eye reports (http://bit.ly/2hJUOSE ) that authorities say Johnson took about $1,700 from a resident of the Danville Care Center in Danville to buy a television and other items for the facility.
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The Mary Star softball team, which upset top seed Carnegie in the CIF Southern Section Division 6 semifinals, will be the first area team to play in this weekend’s finals.
The Stars will face Highland on Friday at 12:30 p.m. at Bill Barber Park (1 Civic Center Plaza) in Irvine.
All of the CIF-SS softball finals will be held at the Irvine park.
Gates open at noon.
Later that day, top-seeded West Torrance will host Redlands East Valley in the Division 3 final at 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, Serra faces the Archer School for Girls in the Division 7 final at 9:30 a.m. Gates open at 9 a.m.
Tickets are $10 for general admission and $5 for students with current high school ID and for children ages 5-13. Parking is free.
The park is located on the corner of Alton Parkway and Harvard.
According to F4WOnline.com, WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair has undergone surgery, and the situation is being described as “extremely serious.”
The report added Flair was scheduled to undergo surgery sometime this week, but it’s unknown if today’s surgery was the originally planned surgery or a second surgery.
As noted, Flair was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit of an Atlanta, GA hospital over the weekend for issues that could be related to his heart.
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A book of condolence for former Taoiseach Liam Cosgrave will be opened at City Hall on Monday.
Mr Cosgrave, who studied Irish in Carna for several years, died on Wednesday aged 97.
Liam and his brother Micheál were pupils in Scoil na mBuachaillí, Carna during the 1930’s.
Mayor of Galway Pearce Flannery will open a book of condolence for Mr. Cosgrave at City Hall on Monday morning at 11.
The book will be available to all members of the public to sign during opening hours.
Fines for drivers waiting in the Juneau airport’s yellow loading zone are about to quadruple.
That’s following a recommendation from the airport’s board to the Juneau Assembly to increase the $25 fine to $100.
Airport Board Chair David Epstein told the Assembly Monday evening that too many people idle in the active loading area while waiting for passengers to emerge from the terminal.
He noted there’s a free cell phone lot he uses when he makes a pick up.
“When my wife comes back from a trip, I sit in the cell phone lot and she calls me when she’s got her bags and is ready to be picked up. She proceeds out the front door and I exit the cell phone lot and we look for one another, she gets into the car and off we drive.”
City staff recommended only raising the fine to $50 and revisit the issue next year.
But a majority of Assembly members rejected that idea and voted to amend the city’s code. The $100 fine can also be levied against vehicles left unattended along the yellow curb.
It takes effect in 30 days.
"a Norms for medical visas have been liberalised for Bangladesh nationals in an effort to further strengthen people-to-people ties," according to a press release issued by Indian High Commission in Dhaka this afternoon. "Proof of confirmation of appointment in a recognised Indian hospital and diagnosis of illness from doctors in Bangladesh reflecting the ailment should be attached along with the medical visa application form."
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"The harder you work, the luckier you are." That's one of the many insights unleashed by California country singer Sam Outlaw during this week's episode of the Walking the Floor podcast.
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French payroll employment growth slowed in the third quarter, the statistical office Insee showed Tuesday.
Net payroll job creation reached 44,500 in the third quarter. Employment increased 0.2 percent after rising 0.4 percent in the previous quarter.
The payroll employment increased by 49,900 in the private sector, while it decreased by 5,400 in the public sector.
Year on year, net job rose by 269,100 in the third quarter.
Payroll employment in industry dropped by 2,800, while that in construction rose by 1,700.
At the same time, payroll employment in market services increased by 47,300, up 0.4 percent from the preceding period.
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Ahead of the September 8 release of the remake of Stephen King’s ‘IT’ a real life version the terrifying Neibolt house from the film has popped up in Los Angeles at the corner of Hollywood & Vine.
The haunted house experience opened today and will be open from 1 PM – 11 PM daily through September 10.
#ThisIsWhereITLives #itmovie #stephenking #horror #pennywise #hollywood #losangeles #LA #NeiboltHouseHollywood #TheITExperience A post shared by Simon Thompson (@showbizsimon) on Aug 14, 2017 at 1:06pm PDT
It’s an 18 and over haunted house experience where you’ll be guided by “Georgie” through the 5,000 sq. ft. home. You’ll be grouped into “Losers Club” groups of 7 and will journey through a 20-minute experience featuring live actors, animatronic beings, and more.
It appears reservations are fully booked for the house now, but keep up with ThatsWhereItLives.com to see when they’re accepting walk-ups.
Baku. 25 August. REPORT.AZ/ Price of the Azerbaijani Azeri LT CIF crude, put for sale on world markets, went down by 0,24 USD or 0,44%.
Report informs, price of oil brand Azeri LT CIF now makes 53,88 USD per barrel.
Notably, the minimum price of Azeri LT CIF was recorded in December 2001 (19.15 USD) and the maximum value of the brand was registered in July 2008 (149.66 USD).
CHICAGO, IL (Patch.com) — Warmer temperatures of spring and summer are just now arriving, and some unpopular guests — mosquitoes — are certain to appear shortly. According to a new report, Chicago ranks second among the cities across the nation most bothered by mosquitoes ruining time outdoors.
Last year, a different company — Orkin — named Chicago the third-worst for the bloodsuckers.
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CLEVELAND, Ohio - The Browns held a shorter practice on Monday, but that doesn't mean it was less spirited or less physical. There was plenty of 11-on-11 action and the defense overall had a strong day.
Mary Kay Cabot and I were there and talked about what we saw during today's Orange & Brown Talk podcast. We talked Jackson's approach, the play of Jabrill Peppers and more.
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The Campbell River Storm are back on ice next week.
The Storm open their 2017/18 Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League with three exhibition games – two on home ice at Rod Brind’Amour Arena and one in Courtenay where they’ll take on the Comox Valley Glacier Kings.
The puck drops on the Storm’s pre-season round on Saturday, Aug. 26 when they play host to the Oceanside Generals, starting at 7:30 p.m. The team travels south for its second exhibition game Sunday, Aug. 27 at noon in Courtenay and wraps up the pre-season with its final exhibition game Tuesday, Aug. 29 at 7:30 p.m. in Campbell River as the Storm host the Glacier Kings.
The Storm open the regular season on Friday, Sept. 1 by welcoming the Generals to Rod Brind’Amour Arena, then take on the Glacier Kings in Courtenay the following evening.
The Storm are looking to build on a successful season last year in which the team came away as silver medalists and second best in the province after defeating the Victoria Cougars in the Island championships.
New England is sticking to its superstition.
The Patriots have elected to wear their white road jerseys over their blue home uniforms in Super Bowl 52 in Minneapolis against the Eagles, the team announced Tuesday.
Home team, away jerseys.#Patriots elect to wear white for #SuperBowl; team is 3-0 in white in Super Bowls under Bill Belichick. #GoPats #NotDone pic.twitter.com/nnBNqSzrlW
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) January 23, 2018
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New England will serve as the home team and has the choice to decide which jersey to wear. The Patriots are 3-0 dressed in white in Super Bowls under coach Bill Belichick and teams that have worn white have won 12 of the last 13 championships, according to ESPN.
The High Court in the lakeshore district of Salima has convicted Limbani Maliro after pleading guilty to murdering popular evangelist Shadreck Wame.
Maliro, a houseboy to the evangelist was arrested by the police in Thyolo on November 25, 2016 after being hunted for a month.
Legal Aid Bureau Director Masauko Chankakala confirmed of the development in an interview with the press, saying Maliro pleaded guilty own his on.
According to Chinkakala, Maliro will be sentenced on Wednesday.
Murder carries a maximum of death sentence in Malawi but there is a moratorium on the punishment.
A new pro-Biafra group, the Biafra Nations Youth League, BNYL, has joined the Nnamdi Kanu-led Indigenous Peoples of Biafra, IPOB, in its struggle for a sovereign state. Leader of the new group, Prince Robinson C. Obuka said BNYL is a community-based organization of youths with headquarters in Bakassi Peninsula, Cameroon. The group was reportedly established […]
KANSAS CITY (AP) — A suburban Kansas City teacher is accused of sexual misconduct a dozen years ago with a male who was a teenager at the time.
Jackson County prosecutors charged 52-year-old James R. Green Jr. of Blue Springs with six felony counts of second-degree statutory sodomy.
Green is a teacher and coach at Northgate Middle School in the North Kansas City School District.
Court documents allege that the victim, now 27, was a Smithville High School student when he was sexually assaulted by Green starting in 2005. At the time, Green was a Blue Springs South High School teacher and swim coach.
The North Kansas City School District says Green is on administrative leave.
Online court records don’t show whether Green has an attorney.
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Moncton RCMP are asking the public's help locating a 51-year-old-man.
Ronald Foguere was last seen Thursday at around 3:30 p.m. on MacBeath Avenue in Moncton, according to Codiac Regional RCMP. Fougere was reported missing later that evening.
Ronald Fougere, 51, was reported missing Thursday evening. (RCMP)
Police describe Fougere as Caucasian, about five feet six inches tall and 140 pounds with a stocky build. He has brown eyes and short light brown hair and is unshaven. He was last seen wearing a black jacket, black pants and black leather sneakers.
Fougere is known to hitchhike and it's unknown if he's still in the Moncton area, police said in a statement.
Anyone with information is asked to call the RCMP at 506-857-2400.
Juventus have stood firm over their stance that Sandro will not be leaving Turin this summer.
Max Allegri went as far to say Chelsea had “no chance” of signing the left-back earlier this month.
Although the Juventus boss said the same thing before Paul Pogba left last year to join Manchester United.
Antonio Conte has made strengthening his options in the full-back area one of his priorities in the final weeks of the transfer window.
April 24 (Reuters) - Sportsmans Warehouse Holdings Inc :
* SPORTSMANS WAREHOUSE HOLDINGS INC FILES FOR MIXED SHELF OF UP TO $50 MILLION – SEC FILING
* SPORTSMANS WAREHOUSE HOLDINGS - IN ADDITION, SELLING STOCKHOLDER MAY, FROM TIME TO TIME, OFFER AND SELL UP TO 5.3 MILLION SHARES OF CO'S COMMON STOCK Source : bit.ly/2HtuUv5 Further company coverage: (Reuters.Briefs@thomsonreuters.com)
Aug 15 (Reuters) - Henry Morgan Ltd
* ASIC has found that forecast revenues for businesses of jb financial were clearly not in vicinity of $96 million
* ASIC expressed view that these forecasts implied an historical (or current) turnover rather than forecast turnover
* Company retracts that statement insofar as it relates to jb financial's broking arm profitability as at 12 December 2016
* acknowledges that this reference to a turnover of approximately $96 million should not have been included in announcement of 26 May 2017
* retracts that statement where it appears in any other announcements, including those made by co on 5 Jan 2017, 23 Jan 2017 and 23 June Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
CrestPoint Capital Management LLC boosted its position in Eli Lilly and Co by 320.7% during the first quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The firm owned 12,200 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 9,300 shares during the period.
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Headwinds for UK used car prices cause for ABS concern, says BAML
Analysts at Bank of America Merrill Lynch highlighted the growing risks in the UK auto sector, given the high exposure to residual used car values in the UK auto ABS market and the regulatory pressures weighing on used car prices.
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Bombed Out wrote:
Hardly gone on about Sneyd have I Dave?
I was merely highlighting the fact I'm not a Sneyd fan but don't feel the need to criticize him as regularly as you do Thompson nor do. I question the coaches signings again as you do.
If you cannot respond to criticism well, which you have demonstrated in your last 2 replies that you clearly can't, then maybe it's you that should think twice before posting, remember it's a forum Dave.
I do not come on here looking to fall out but if your going to post your opinions at least have the respect of other people's opinions even when they don't agree with you.
No need to name call or accuse people of double standards.
Anyway let's see how well your application goes.
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The Animal Foundation wants the community to take advantage of a weekend-long free adoption event to help find forever homes for cats and dogs six months and older.
The pet adoption promotion, which runs from May 18 through the 20th, is only available at the Animal Foundation's main campus at 655 North Mojave Road. Adoptions include spay/neuter surgery, microchipping and up-to-date vaccines. According to a media release, the shelter is preparing for the upcoming busy summer months.
Residents of Las Vegas and North Las Vegas are subject to a $10 city/government fee. Adoptions begin at 11 a.m. until 7 p.m.
The Animal Foundation is the highest volume single-site animal shelter and pet adoption center in the nation and provides refuge for thousands of homeless animals throughout the Las Vegas Valley, according to a media release.
For more information, visit the Animal Foundation's website.
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For asking him to step down for a democratically elected president, the Gambian leader, Yahya Jammeh, has accused West African regional body, ECOWAS, of declaring war against his country. Mr. Jammeh, who accused ECOWAS of putting forces on alert in case he refused to step down, has vowed to stay in power despite losing a December1 election to rival Adama Barrow.
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March 31Hunan Sundy Science and Technology Co Ltd :
* Sees Q1 FY 2017 net profit to increase by 20 percent to 40 percent, or to be 6.9 million yuan to 8.0 million yuan
* Says Q1 FY 2016 net profit was 5.7 million yuan
* The reasons for the forecast are increased income from export contracts and improved investment return
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/5MRLuR
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Who doesn’t love pancakes? Quick to make, they’re always a treat and offer endless flavour combinations! One of our favourites is cinnamon-pumpkin: For every cup of flour in your recipe, stir 2 tbsp pumpkin purée in with eggs and milk. Serve with warm cinnamon-spiked maple syrup.
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HONOLULU (AP) — The ex-Hawaii employee who sent a false missile alert last month says he's devastated about causing panic, but he believed it was a real attack at the time.
The man in his 50s spoke to reporters Friday on the condition he not be identified because he fears for his safety after receiving threats.
He says the on-duty call he received on Jan. 13 didn't sound like a drill. However, state officials say other workers clearly heard the word "exercise" repeated several times.
He said it felt like he had been hit with a "body blow" when he realized it was just a drill and he has had difficulty eating and sleeping since.
The agency fired him.
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Chemicals spill at Tesla battery factory, no serious injuries
The Tesla Gigafactory is shown under construction outside Reno, Nevada May 9, 2015. — Reuters pic
SAN FRANCISCO, April 18 — Emergency workers were investigating a hazardous material spill at Tesla Inc’s Gigafactory battery plant in Nevada yesterday, but there were no significant injuries and no threat to the public, authorities said.
“There was no threat to the public, no plumes or anything,” said Joe Curtis, director of emergency management for Nevada’s Storey County, who said the fire department was on the scene identifying the spilled hazardous material.
Curtis said the incident was isolated to a small area of the sprawling building located outside of Sparks, Nevada, which is ramping up production of batteries for the electric vehicle maker.
Tesla did not immediately return an email seeking comment. — Reuters
HELENA – A 36-year-old Helena man has been charged with felony DUI after law enforcement officers found his truck parked on Lincoln road.
Anthony James Allen was arrested early Sunday morning and charged with his fifth DUI.
A witness who saw the defendants’ truck in the roadway told investigators that when he stopped to help, Allen staggered across the road.
Sheriff’s deputies said Allen denied driving the truck and then told them the vehicle had run out of gas.
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At one point Allen tried to walk away from sheriff’s deputies into the oncoming lane of traffic.
Bail in the case has been set at $25,000.
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KENNEBUNKPORT, Maine — A spokesman says former President George H.W. Bush is in “good spirits” at a Maine hospital but will need several more days of treatment.
The 93-year-old was taken to a hospital on Sunday when he experienced low blood pressure and fatigue hours after attending a pancake breakfast at the American Legion post in Kennebunkport.
His spokesman said in a tweet Wednesday that Bush is talkative and in good spirits but that the treatments to address his blood pressure “are expected to take several more days.”
The nation’s 41st president arrived in Maine on May 20 after being treated for a blood infection. He’s without his wife of 73 years, Barbara Bush, who died in April in Houston.
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SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – A Springfield man listed on the Springfield Police Department’s most wanted list was arrested Wednesday.
Sergeant John Delaney told 22News 23-year-old Larry Green of Ranney Street is facing charges of attempted assault and battery with a firearm, malicious damage over $250, carrying a loaded firearm and discharging a firearm within 500 ft. of a dwelling.
Sgt. Delaney said Green was arrested Wednesday morning at 7 a.m., after police located him hiding at an apartment on Walnut Street.
Green is said to be a violent prolific offender with outstanding arrest warrants.
Springfield police have been looking for Green since June 2.
He was arraigned in Springfield District Court, Wednesday.
A woman was robbed by two people she knew Tuesday morning, according to Newport News police spokesman Brandon Maynard.
The 23-year-old West Point woman told police two people took her cell phone, punched her in the face and scratched her chest, Maynard said.
She was taken to the hospital for her injuries, and two people were later arrested in connection with the robbery, he said.
Kenya Thompson, 37, and Lashonda Mott, 29, both of the 500 block of Thorncliff Drive in Newport News were charged with robbery, he said.
As the macrobrews swoop and drinkers go to the newest beers on the block, established craft brands are in a tough spot. A little more than 20 years ago, BridgePort Brewing changed Oregon beer forever.
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It was only a couple of years ago when people spoke about the Internet of Things (IoT) as if it were a mysterious superhero for business—it would rescue old traditional industries and set them on a new prosperous path—but no one knew how exactly it would work, or how to use it. We'd all talk about the moment, or year, or use case when IoT finally "hits" and goes mainstream. Well, it hasn't quite panned out that way. Instead, slowly and quietly, IoT has started ...
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Shares of Illinois Tool Works Inc. have been assigned an average rating of "Hold" from the seventeen brokerages that are currently covering the stock. Nine analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation and eight have issued a buy recommendation on the company.
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Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council was pleased to have the opportunity to support the recent Green Project at Fort Hill Integrated Primary School, which saw a new polytunnel built within the school grounds; and this green project was initiated by Tesco, Lisburn.
Tesco Community Champion Ann Broome wrote to local schools asking if they had any project which needed urgent assistance.
Fort Hill Integrated Primary School’s polytunnel had suffered substantial damage and was in great need of repair, so Tesco’s raised the funds to replace it through a fundraising bag pack and J.P Corry, donated materials.
The completed project is a true example of partnership working between a local school, local businesses and the Council.
Principal Mr Clive Anderson said: “By encouraging our pupils to garden and experience the wonders of growth, from a young age, we are teaching them a lot about the world around us. We are indebted to Tesco, the Council and to J.P. Corry’s for their support.”
Alderman Ashanti Hamilton is excited to partner with Alderman Khalif J. Rainey , Northwest Side Community Development Corporation , Black Girls Do Bike, the Wisconsin Bike Federation and Bublr Bikes, for a neighborhood bike ride open to all residents of Milwaukee on The event is designed to promote the city's Promise Zone Initiative, a multifaceted effort to revitalize four areas of the city with significant opportunities for improvement, which includes the Greater Old North Milwaukee zone, where the ride will take place. "I am excited about this event to inspire residents and families to get active this summer," said Ashanti Hamilton, President of the Common Council and NWSCDC board member.
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The annual Writers Cup at Ballston Spa Country Club in 2016 featured Times Union golf bloggers and friends, from left: business reporter Larry Rulison, reporter and golf blogger Pete Dougherty, columnist Paul Grondahl, blogger Tucker, blogger Joyce Bassett, Maxine Tucker, blogger Stephanie Mumford Brown and TU web producer and blogger guru Mike Huber. While both Tucker and Clubwoman each have unique blogging styles and add a twist of humor to their posts, I'll concentrate more on news stories about local professionals, trends and women's golf.
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The 29th Annual Virginia Children’s Fest returns to Town Point Park in Norfolk this Saturday.
WAVY-TV and FOX43 are proud media partners for the tenth year. Stop by the Lemonade Ripple Book Nook to read a book and say hello to some of your favorite WAVY/FOX personalities. They will be there all day.
10 a.m. – Noon – Katie Collett & Don Roberts
Noon – 1 p.m. – Marielena Balouris
1 p.m. – 2 p.m. – Jeremy Wheeler
2 p.m. – 3 p.m. – Deitra Tate
The Virginia Children’s Fest is Saturday from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Tickets are $5, infants are free.
Rocking his trusty all-white Nike React Hyperdunk 2017s, Victor Oladipo dropped a career-high 47 points in the Pacers 126-116 overtime victory against the Nuggets. Lance Stephenson stayed on the Jordan tip as he wore the “Brave Blue” Air Jordan XIII.
Kyrie Irving wore a black and red colorway with a graphic upper featured prominently on the Kyrie 3’s lateral side. Teammate Marcus Smart wore the night’s best adidas pair as he went with a fresh green/white colorway of the Dame 4.
Other kicks catching our attention included Michael Beasley‘s Nike KD 6 Elite Low and Nike KDX in Knicks’ colors, the dope PG1s on Gary Harris and Thaddeus Young and Stanley Johnson‘s red/blue Nike Kobe A.D. Mids. Last, but not least, we’ve seen plenty of players rocking two pairs of kicks in a game, but Andre Drummond did that one better as he brought out three pairs of Air Jordans as he donned the Air Jordan X Retro “Charlotte,” “Lady Liberty” and a PE of the Air Jordan XXXII Low.
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A passenger who was thrown from a tractor in Osage County on Saturday was killed.
According to a Facebook post from the Osage County Sheriff’s Office, emergency services responded just after 9 a.m. Saturday to the report of a man trapped under a tractor in the 5200 block of West 221st in Osage County, northwest of Osage City.
When responders arrived, the driver, Hayden Croucher was free from the tractor as passenger Gary Croucher was able to get him out. Both of the Crouchers refused medical treatment.
Layton Long, a second passenger on the tractor, was thrown from the vehicle and was unresponsive. The Crouchers had begun CPR on Long. Long was taken to Stormont-Vail in Topeka where he was pronounced dead.
The accident remains under investigation.
Two men have been arrested and charged after an incident in Kirkcaldy which saw armed officers seal off the area.
Police were in attendance at Valley Gardens yesterday evening, with dog handlers also on the scene.
READ MORE: Mystery as Kirkcaldy residents woken by loud bangs at midnight
A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: “Police in Fife have arrested and charged two men following a report of a man in possession of a firearm.
“Specialist officers, including armed response units and dog handlers were called to the Valley Gardens area of Kirkcaldy around 5.40pm on Tuesday 3rd July.
“The men aged 37 and 27-years-old are expected to appear at Kirkcaldy Sherriff Court today.”
READ MORE: Police at ‘ongoing’ incident in Kirkcaldy
Ever wonder how our planet got here? It was born in a cosmic storm. The violence could have destroyed us, but instead it made us.
What city doesn’t want a sign as iconic as the Hollywood sign.
Fort Worth has been looking for a way to standout when driving in. Now the city will have a huge welcome sign along highway 121. According to NBC DFW “[It’s] a public art project that also functions as a ‘welcome to Fort Worth’ gateway monument,” explained Fort Worth public art manager Anne Allen. There will be a steel letters that spell out ‘Fort Worth,’ and those will line up at a certain point when you are driving by.” The monument was planned for Interstate 30, but a few roadblocks caused the construction to be moved to Highway 121 between Beach and Maxine streets.
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The brewery uses whole and diamond-cut red lentils with grey seed-coats as an adjunct. These are milled with the grain at the rate of 30% lentils and 70% barley.
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Man arrested by NYPD after explosion near Times Square
The New York Police Department says a man is in custody following an explosion near Times Square.
Officers responded to reports of an explosion around 7:30 a.m. Monday near the Port Authority bus terminal.
Some of the subway lines that pass beneath the bus terminal have been delayed and are bypassing the terminal.
Several passengers have been evacuated as a precaution.
Police say four people suffered non-life threatening injuries.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 3 Evening' game
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Iowa Lottery's "Pick 3 Evening" game were:
2-3-3
(two, three, three)
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ST. LOUIS, MO — Sitting with Santa is not enjoyable for all kids. Some little ones find the experience quite traumatizing.
The little one year old boy on Santa's lap is so scared of St. Nick that he used sign language to tell his parents he was not feeling safe. In fact, he used the sign for 'help.'
Kerry Spencer taught her son the sign for “help” in sign language. And during his photo with Santa – he made the sign.
She has posted the photo annually for the last 12 years. Spencer tweeted out the hilarious photo on Tuesday and it has gone viral with over 5,800 retweets and over 22,900 likes, as of Saturday afternoon.
The little guy's parents say they taught their kids to use sign language before they could talk so they could communicate with them.
We taught our baby sign language. This is the sign for "help." You're welcome. pic.twitter.com/i6NkxBf4KP — Kerry Spencer (@Swilua) December 5, 2017
Italian basketball great Gregor Fucka has been charged with leading the country’s next great generation of players.
Fucka, 46, was named the head coach of Italy’s new U14 national team on Friday. The last we heard from the Slovenian-born Italian citizen was when he was hired as an assistant coach with Pallacanestro Trapani, a club team in Italy’s second division, back in August.
Fucka is one of Italy’s most decorated basketball players in recent memory, collecting six major club trophies and two international medals, including a gold at the 1999 European championships.
Fucka seems like a logical choice to coach Italy’s youngest national team. Shortly after retiring as a play in 2011, Fucka began coaching youth basketball.
Local emergency officials are investigating a female body found this morning on a building in downtown Glasgow. Around 8:30 this morning someone parking their car in the lot next to the insurance agency on the corner of North Race and West Main saw the body and contacted authorities. WCLU’s Angela Briggs is on the scene and will have more details as they are released
Elizabeth Banks attends the Women In Film 2017 Crystal and Lucy Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Tuesday, June 13, 2017, in Beverly Hills, Calif. Elizabeth Banks attends the Women In Film 2017 Crystal and Lucy Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Tuesday, June 13, 2017, in Beverly Hills, Calif.
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Sen. Jason Rapert has distributed an appeal for contribution s to his move into full-time evangelizing through his Holy Ghost Ministries. He's established the RiverStone center across the Arkansas River from the Conway airport for programs that will include leadership training for state legislators around the country.
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SAVOY, Ill. (WAND) - The trial is underway for former Savoy firefighter captain David Dunn.
Dunn is accused of sexually assaulting an Urbana man at his going away party.
Investigators said the 43-year-old Dunn slipped erectile dysfunction pills into the victim's drink and then gave him an IV for nausea. The victim could not move or speak after starting it.
The States Attorney added two Class X felony counts against Dunn.
Voluntary donations not enough to meet Africa’s blood needs – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says Africa still falls short of meeting its blood needs in spite of increase in the number of donors in the region. Dr Matshidiso Moeti, the WHO Regional Director for Africa, made this known in a statement in Abuja on Wednesday to mark the “World Blood Donor Day 2017”, celebrated annually on June 14. She said the 2016 report on the status of blood safety and availability in the region revealed that the number of blood donations between 2013 and 2016 increased from 3.
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Hamilton police are continuing to search for suspects after shots were fired near the Meadowlands in Ancaster.
Police received the call around 6:30 Sunday evening from residents who said they heard shots being fired in the area of Oneida Boulevard and Algonquin Avenue, not far from Mohawk Road and Highway 403.
Nobody was hurt, but two vehicles were seen fleeing the scene.
Police say one vehicle has been recovered and they’re looking for the second.
It’s described as a dark grey or black Ford F150 pick-up truck.
The driver of the pick-up is described as a white male with a heavy build and shaved or bald head.
The passenger is described as a white female with a blond ponytail.
Police believe this was an incident between the occupants of the vehicles and the residents of the area were not involved.
Anyone with information about this investigation is urged to contact Division 30 detectives by calling 905-546-4930. To provide information anonymously, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit online.
Police are on the lookout for a missing man, who they say was reported last seen in late August.
Authorities are hoping to get some information as to the whereabouts of 27-year-old Joseph Emanuel Lartey. According to police, Lartey was last seen at the Squeaky Clean car wash located near I-40 and S. Anderson Road back on August 28.
So far, authorities have not said what circumstances they believe led to Lartey’s disappearance.
If you have any information regarding his whereabouts, you are asked to call 911 immediately.
NEW YORK — Mike Smith scored 20 points and Columbia kept Dartmouth winless in the Ivy League with a 77-74 victory on Saturday night.
Quinton Adlesh added 18 points on 6 of 10 shooting from distance for the Lions (6-13, 3-3). Lukas Meisner scored 16 points and led with 11 rebounds. Kyle Castlin also scored 16 and Patrick Tape had 10 rebounds.
Adlesh sank three 3-pointers early and Smith and Meisner each added another to help Columbia to a 21-12 lead and the Lions were up 39-27 at intermission.
A hail of 3-pointers by both teams opened the second half and Columbia led 63-54 midway. Dartmouth’s Ian Sistare drained a 3-pointer late to give the Big Green a 67-66 edge but it didn’t last as Castlin replied with six straight points and Smith added a 3 to put Columbia up 75-72 with 1:06 left.
Adrease Jackson scored 24 points and grabbed 14 rebounds for the Big Green (4-15, 0-6) who are on a nine-game skid. Miles Wright added 19 points.
UPDATE: Police have left the scene and no further details have been released.
FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. – There is an unfolding police incident in downtown Fort St. John.
There are multiple police vehicles in an alley on 101st avenue.
RCMP officers were seen with weapons and a police dog in the parking lot of the TD Bank. Police couldn’t confirm exactly what is unfolding.
This is a developing story and we will have more updates when they become available.
Deborah Beaver, 49, of Robertsville, Mo. is described as standing at 5' 8", weighing 110 pounds with blonde hair and blue eyes. (Credit: Franklin Country Police)
Franklin County Police are asking for the public's help in locating a missing woman.
Deborah Beaver, 49, of Robertsville, Mo. is described as standing at 5' 8", weighing 110 pounds with blonde hair and blue eyes.
She was last seen walking towards Lake Arrowhead at approximately 1 p.m. on June 8. Police say she was known to be a frequent of the Pemiscot County area.
Anyone with information on her whereabouts are urged to contact the Franklin County Sheriff's Office at 636-583-2560 or the Missouri State Highway Patrol Missing Persons Clearinghouse at 573-526-6178.
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BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Authorities are investigating an assault that was reported on the IU Bloomington campus Monday night.
According to IU, the assault occurred around 10:15 p.m. near the intersection of Jordan Ave. and 7th St. near the auditorium.
A female student reported that she was waiting at a bus stop when a male subject approached her from behind and grabbed her around the neck. The female then reportedly screamed and struck the male with her elbows, drawing attention of a passerby.
The suspect fled westbound on foot. He has been described as a white male, tall, thin, in his early 20s and wearing a dark blue hat.
The university originally told students in the area to “seek safe shelter” as a result on the incident, but later said the threat was no longer imminent.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to call 911. Click here for updates.
FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. — Two people were killed when a minivan and a bus collided in northeastern Alberta.
RCMP say the collision happened Sunday around 5 p.m. about 20 kilometres north of Fort McMurray.
Police say the minivan was south on Highway 63 from the Noralta Lodge exit, when it rear-ended a Diversified passenger coach at the top of Super Test Hill.
Both men in the minivan — a 36-year-old driver and as yet unidentified passenger -- died in the crash.
Mounties say the driver and 11 passengers of the Diversified bus have not reported any injuries.
Six families were rendered homeless after their houses were reduced to ashes in a fire that broke out at Forest Colony in Daporijo, Arunachal Pradesh around noon on Monday.
Reportedly, the fire started in a kitchen and devastated four houses.
Household properties worth lakhs of rupees, including local ornaments, perished in the fire. However, there were no reports of any casualty.
Local MLA Dikto Yekar visited the affected families and assured them of all possible help from his side. He appealed to the district administration to provided immediate relief to the affected families.
The Bagang Abu Youth Welfare Society also appealed to the government to provide assistance to the affected families.
- The Arunachal Times
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In case you hadn’t heard, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has been lashing out against Israel the past few days.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan described Israel as a child-killing “terrorist state” Sunday and vowed to use “all means to fight” against the US recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
“Palestine is an innocent victim… As for Israel, it is a terrorist state, yes, terrorist!” Erdogan said in a speech in the central city of Sivas. “We will not abandon Jerusalem to the mercy of a state that kills children.”
The Turkish leader has issued sharp rhetoric against Israel almost daily in the wake of the US measure on Jerusalem.
On Saturday, Erdogan described Israel as a “state of occupation” that used “terror” against the Palestinians.
“Israel is a state of occupation,” Erdogan said in a speech in Istanbul. “And now they are making use of terror and are bombing young people and children.”
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Rock For Love concert is an annual event that showcases the best in Memphis music while raising money for a great cause.
All of the money raised during the event benefits the Church Health Center which provides affordable health care for the uninsured.
Musician JD Reager and Marvin Stockwell from the Church Health Center talked about why this year's festival is even more special than those in the past.
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Murowa diamonds gives back to the community
Murowa Diamonds has taken social responsibility to another level at Baradzanwa Primary where they developed infrastructure which is worth over $450 000 inclusive of a borehole, electrification of the school and also building a bridge.
At the Handover and takeover ribbon cutting ceremony The MP and Deputy Minister of Mines ,Freddy Moyo thanked Murowa Diamonds and RioZim for giving back to society and also empowering the community people as stated by Zimasset.
‘’We thank Murowa Diamonds and RioZim for giving back to society and making education a number one priority for these children.
‘’The company is also empowering people in the surrounding areas by giving them contracts to work as per stated by the Zimasset’’.
Murowa Diamonds Board Chairman Lovemore Chihota commented that the future of Zimbabwe lies in the children so it is important to give them access to education.
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Paradise is officially open!
Season four of Bachelor in Paradise begins tonight, with a new group of Bachelor nation singles descending upon a Mexican beach to try their hand at falling in love with each other (or at least falling into something), hoping they could be as lucky as last year's surviving couple, Carly Waddell and Evan Bass.
Even Carly and Evan will tell you that their relationship did not go very smoothly at first. Evan pursued Carly pretty intensely as she rejected him, before eventually realizing she loved him too after one weird trip to the emergency room. Over a year later, they're married and expecting a baby, making them one hell of a Bachelor in Paradise success story.
E! News sat down with the couple to talk marriage and babies, but also to get a little bit of insight into how they made things work in Paradise.
MOUNT BETHEL, Pa. (AP) - A musician whose songs helped teach children on ABC's "Schoolhouse Rock" has died.
His son, Chris, says 94-year-old Bob Dorough died of natural causes Monday at his home in Mount Bethel, Pennsylvania.
According to his biography, the jazz musician "set the multiplication tables to music" as musical director for the educational cartoon series between 1973 and 1985. It was revived from 1993 to 1999.
He also wrote the song "Devil May Care," which jazz great Miles Davis recorded as an instrumental version.
Dorough was born in Arkansas and raised in Texas. He headed to New York City after graduating from the University of North Texas in 1949. He eventually settled in Pennsylvania.
A funeral is tentatively scheduled for Monday in Mount Bethel.
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What will 'Gotham' do without Fish Mooney? In Monday’s episode of “Gotham,” “Beasts of Prey,” campy femme fatale Fish Mooney (Jada Pinkett Smith) took a bullet to the gut. Though she’s certain to hang on for the...
5 reasons why Fish Mooney is still the best character on 'Gotham' Warning: This article contains spoilers. “Gotham” fans are buzzing about Monday night’s episode, “Red Hood,” which left the show’s breakout character, Fish Mooney (Jada Pinkett-Smith), seeing things from a new...
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Let this be a lesson to all of you out there: while most of its power is located in the legs, kangaroos still have a vicious jab.
A boy was trying to feed a kangaroo at a wildlife park in Australia when the kangaroo laid a quick one on him right on the chin.
Thankfully, the kangaroo didn’t fully connect the jab, and the boy walked away shocked more than anything. His poor sister, though. She wants absolutely nothing to do with those animals anymore!
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Charlize Theron stars as a cutthroat executive at a pharmaceutical company in the crime-comedy "Gringo," which opens in theaters on March 9, 2018. In honor of the film's debut, Wonderwall.com is celebrating the model-actress -- who was born in Benoni, South Africa -- and more celebs from the Rainbow Nation. Keep reading to check out the biggest South African stars...
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The Elephant Theatre Company presents Robert Austin Rossi's heartfelt World Premiere drama God's Waiting Room where prejudices collide with the past and present in issues of sexuality, religion, intolerance and love. Renowned Los Angeles theatre Director, David Fofi directs this award-winning cast.
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In a historically bad week for the Knicks player, Carmelo and La La Anthony are separated, TMZ reports. The couple has been married for almost seven years following a four year engagement.
This news comes several days after New York Knicks President Phil Jackson said Carmelo would be “better off somewhere else.” “Sources close to the couple,” say the Knicks’ 51 losses this season have been stressful on their relationship, according to TMZ. The contract-breaking trade talks that would likely take Melo out of New York can’t be helping.
Divorce is not in the picture yet. The estranged couple has a 10-year-old son, Kiyan, who will stay in New York for the time being.
The Mets have eyes for pitching coach Dave Eiland, whose services helped make the Kansas City Royals world champions in 2015. John Sleezer jsleezer@kcstar.com
ST. LOUIS (AP) — A St. Louis woman and her boyfriend are charged with involuntary manslaughter after the woman’s 6-year-old daughter was shot to death.
Twenty-seven-year-old Ebony Jones and 31-year-old Jeramee Ramey were charged Tuesday with involuntary manslaughter and three counts of misdemeanor child endangerment.
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch said Jones’ daughter, Mi’Kenzie Bostic, died of a gunshot wound early Monday inside her mother’s apartment. Police said in a statement that it appeared she was shot by another child.
Court records indicate Ramey told police he and Jones fell asleep after smoking drugs and left a loaded handgun on the floor.
Silla + Rise entertain attendees at the Taste of the Arctic event hosted by Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami in Ottawa on Monday, May 28, with their contemporary blend of throat singing and electronic dance music. (PHOTO BY PATRICIA LIGHTFOOT)
A judge has denied bond for an Ohio man accused of plowing his car into a crowd at a white nationalist rally.
Judge Robert Downer said during a bond hearing Monday he would appoint a lawyer for James Alex Fields Jr.
Fields is charged with second-degree murder and other counts after authorities say he drove into the crowd, fatally injuring one woman and hurting 19 others.
The rally was held by white nationalists and others who oppose a plan to remove from a Charlottesville park of a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee.
Fields has been in custody since Saturday.
A high school teacher said Fields was fascinated with Nazism, idolized Adolf Hitler and had been singled out by school officials in the 9th grade for his ``deeply held, radical'' convictions on race.
By Megan Brewer LL-C correspondent Walk through Sawmill Square Mall and the sweet smells emanating from Classic Cookie linger throughout…read more
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FAZ and MTN have signed an improved US$4.5 million deal for the sponsorship of the FAZ Super Division.
The two parties extended their relationship on March 19 in Lusaka that saw the new three-year deal increased from the previous US$3 million package.
FAZ president Andrew Kamanga said the league champions will now received K500, 000 from the K250, 000 they previously won.
Kamanga added that all 20 clubs will each receive a K200,000 annual package from the K7,000 they were paid out in the last contract.
“The Association is particularly excited with MTN’s decision to increase its sponsorship package to US1.5 million per year with US$300,000 being in kind,” Kamanga said.
Apr 11, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Cubs left fielder Kyle Schwarber and manager Joe Maddon during the national anthem prior to a game against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports Despite concerns about injury, postseason hero Kyle Schwarber will have an opportunity to catch this spring, according to Chicago Cubs skipper Joe Maddon.
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Bitcoin Price Technical Analysis for 06/15/2017 – Bears Pushing for a Breakdown
Bitcoin price is starting to break below key support levels, signaling that bearish pressure is picking up.
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A Greeley-Evans School District 6 middle school teacher Thursday will share her experiences teaching students about the Holocaust.
According to a news release from the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom, Mary Billings will speak at Cazadores Mexican Grill and Cantina, 2140 35th Ave. The release advises those attending to arrive by 11:45 a.m. if they wish to order food.
Billings has served on the Holocaust Memorial Observance committee for 20 years, and has studied at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C.
The odd one or two flying ants can be ignored, but in their droves flying ants can become distressing, unbearable and extremely annoying.
Flying ants are fertile male and female ants, whose sole purpose is to reproduce and start a new ant colony, they do this on 'Flying Ant Day'.
'Flying Ant Day' happens once a year, and this year experts are warning it will come earlier than usual.
According to pest controllers Rentoki, flying ants are said to have increased by a staggering 50 billion this year.
A spokesman for Rentokil said: "Experts believe the rise could be attributed to the unseasonably warm start to the Spring - after Brits experienced record-breaking warm weather in April.”
Meet Toby and Daisy! We're joined by these two Dachshunds this morning along with Mary Ann and Pete Schlau of the Golden Paw Animal Rescue as we try to find both of them a forever home. Toby is a 6-year-old Dachshund. He is neutered and up to date on his shots. Daisy is a 6 to 7-year-old Dachshund mix. She is spayed and up to date on her shots as well. Here's a link to Golden Paw's facebook page for more details.
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OneView Group PLC traded up 3.23% during midday trading on Monday, reaching GBX 4.00. 700 shares of the company were exchanged.
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A man was burned after machinery caught fire at a South Yorkshire factory.
Around 20 firefighters were called to the blaze at Ardagh Glass Limited in Wheatley, Doncaster, on Saturday morning, just after 7am.
Machinery at the site had caught fire, with the flames spreading to the building's roof.
One man sustained burns and was taken by ambulance to hospital.
Firefighters used water jets to extinguish the fire, before leaving the scene at 10am.
South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue said the blaze is not believed to have been started deliberately.
A variety of packaged sauces—including Memphis Sweet, Kentucky Small Batch, Texas Spicy, North Carolina Spicy Vinegar, South Carolina Mustard and Alabama Show Horse—as well as Red State Beer Cheese, are available for purchase at Lexington Liquor Barn locations in Hamburg, Beaumont Center and Richmond Road.
“It was a great surprise when it was confirmed that we’d be added to their shelves,” said Red State BBQ owner David Carroll. “It’s a great opportunity for our tiny company, and hopefully we’ll be able to expand our presence to markets outside of Lexington.”
Packaged Red State BBQ’s sauces, beer cheese, beef jerky and other products are also available at its restaurants as well as online at shop.redstatebbq.com.
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) appears to be resolute in being a clog in the wheel of national development as the country strives to improve critical infrastructure and ease of doing business throughout the country. A functional rail system would have saved the country from having so many articulated vehicles, referred to as tankers and…
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The death of a Trenton man whose "badly decomposing" body was found in an alley on Memorial Day has been ruled a homicide, the Mercer County Prosecutor's Office said Wednesday.
The medical examiner's office identified him as a 56-year-old from Trenton who had been stabbed to death. Authorities are withholding his name as they attempt to find his family, the prosecutor's office said.
His body was found on Monday near the intersection of Taylor and Poplar streets around 4:23 p.m.
The prosecutor's office has not yet commented on how long they suspect he was dead.
The investigation is still ongoing, and no arrests have been made.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Mercer County Homicide Task Force Sgt. Gary Wasko or Detective Roberto Reyes at 609-989-6406.
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A Former Blue Earth County commissioner is seeking her old seat.
Colleen Landkamer held the Blue Earth County Board District 1 seat until 2009.
She stepped down from the county board when she received a Presidential Appointment to serve as Minnesota's State Director of Rural Development for the United States Department of Agriculture during the Obama administration.
The seat is currently held by Drew Campbell, who is not running for re–election.
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Rummel appeared to be on a collision course with John Curtis for the Catholic League title, but no one told Holy Cross that information. The Tigers pulled off a massive upset over the Raiders, beating them 25-24 in double overtime.
In double overtime, Holy Cross trailed Rummel 24-17. Jaden Moran found Kym Wimberly for a 10-yard touchdown, cutting the Raiders lead to one. The Tigers elected to go for two, and succeeded on a Wimberly to Rhett Weidenbacher jump pass.
The victory ended the Raiders 17-game winning streak over Holy Cross.
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Zedd, Maren Morris, and Grey’s “The Middle” is arguably one of, if not the song of the summer, and now it has an official remix pack!
After coming off of his 2x certified Platinum song "Stay" with Alessia Cara and teaming up with country star Maren Morris, Zedd's "The Middle" has both reached the No. 1 position on multiple U.S. charts and is also ARIA certified 2x Platinum. You can only imagine the number of remixes that producers and DJs alike have created from this track. (Hint: It's a LOT.)
So, to make your remix search easier, the trio has put together a set of remixes that have the official "nod" from the superstars. You can listen to the 5-track EP here!
BTW, did you catch Zedd partying with his dad at his OMNIA nightclub residency last night?
That's probably the best thing we've seen all day.
If Apple Inc.’s iPhone X is a problem, so far it’s a high-quality one.
Apple launched the expensive device later than usual during its fiscal first quarter that ended Dec. 30. The phone came on the 10th anniversary of the company’s first smartphone, and was heralded by Apple and its fans as the “future of smartphones.” But an opening price of $1,000 is rich for any smartphone, and production issues appeared to keep supply of the phone relatively tight at least in the first few weeks after its early November launch.
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GUJRANWALA: Spark from a Gepco power line reduced standing wheat crop over 100 acres of land to ashes in village Dera Noor Alam here. The affected farmers alleged that the fire erupted due to a spark from the 11 KV electricity transmission line, passing over the fields. They alleged that this is fourth incident of crops burning which have cost them millions of rupees losses. They said that they will get registered FIR against Gepco officers for their negligence.
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Ex-Minneapolis cop Gets Four Years for off-Duty Sexual Assault
Tichich's Attorney Says he Plans to Appeal.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – A former Minneapolis police officer has been sentenced to four years in prison for sexually assaulting a woman when he was off duty.
Forty-nine-year-old Thomas Tichich was convicted in April of two counts of third-degree sexual assault.
He was fired hours after the verdict.
The incident happened in December 2016.
Tichich was accused of forcing oral sex on the woman while she was sleeping after she had had too much to drink.
The woman testified at trial that she was unaware of what happened and didn’t consent to have sex with Tichich.
But he said the two planned to have consensual sex that was interrupted by the woman’s friend.
The Star Tribune reports that Tichich will be eligible for parole after 32 months.
Tichich’s attorney says he plans to appeal.
Rescuers retrieved the body of a dead child, the first death from the collapse of an eight-story building in a low income area of the Kenyan capital, officials and witnesses said Tuesday. A baby girl, a 10-year-old boy and their mother from the rubble of building Tuesday that had collapsed in a low-income part of Kenya's capital, while two people were thought to remain trapped in the debris.
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The Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has voted to renew CEO Dawn Hudson’s contract through June 2020.
The vote was held at the board’s regularly scheduled March 28 meeting, which also yielded a number of rule changes for the annual Oscars competition.
“We are confident in Dawn’s leadership of the Academy, and fully support her as she leads a strong and dedicated team of more than 350 into our ninth decade,” Academy president Cheryl Boone Isaacs said in an email to Academy members sent Monday afternoon.
The email further noted that the board is “excited that [Hudson] will continue the Academy’s goals of globalization and inclusion, guide us towards the successful opening of an unprecedented movie museum, and lead us toward next year’s 90th Oscars.”
Hudson has been CEO of the Academy since 2011.
Scores and stats for the Orange County games on Tuesday, April 24.
BASEBALLGARDEN GROVE LEAGUELos Amigos 3, Bolsa Grande 2LA: Sanchez (W 7IP 8H 2R 1ER 0BB 3K). BG: Sandoval 2-3 RBI (4IP 2H 2R 1ER 4BB 0K), Alegria 2-3 R, Young 1-3 2B RBINote: LA had just 3 hits but scored the winning run in the bottom of the 6th on a walk, passed ball and two wild pitches.
ORANGE COAST LEAGUE Calvary Chapel 6, Costa Mesa 0CC: Axtell (W 7IP 5H 0R 0BB 15K), Pierce 2-3 2RBI, Johnson 2-3 RBI. CM: Welsher 2-3, Mitchell 1-2 2B, Manning (L 6IP 9H 6R 1ER 1BB 4K)
ACADEMY LEAGUESage Hill 15, Brethren Christian 1 (6 innings)SH: Ho 3-3 2 2B 4RBI, King 2-5 3RBI, Chona 3-4 2RBI (W 5IP 1H 1R 0ER 1BB 10K)Note: SH broke up a 3-1 game with 5 runs in the fifth inning and 7 in the 6th.
SOFTBALLFREEWAY LEAGUESonora 1, Troy 0Troy: Castellon (L 6IP 7H 1ER 2BB 3K), Sharma 2-3
EMPIRE LEAGUEKennedy 4, Valencia 0Ken: Guerrero ( W 7IP 7H 0R 0BB 6K), Ferguson 2-3 3B 2RBI, Gallardo 2-3
SUNSET LEAGUEHuntington Beach 18, Newport Harbor 0 (5 innings)
Pianists Heather Conner and Caleb Harris primarily perform as soloists, but the married couple also makes beautiful music together from time to time. On this Valentine's Day, they gave us a preview of their concert next month at the Blair School of Music, where both of them teach.
Their duet for that concert is a piece by Debussy that requires two pianos, so for their in-studio performance, they've subbed in another Debussy piece that allows them to play together on the same keyboard.
Set list:
Frederic Chopin: Three Etudes (played by Caleb Harris)
Etude Op. 10, no. 3 in E
Etude Op. 25, no. 1 in A flat "Aolian"
Etude Op. 25, no. 10 in b "Octave"
Sergei Rachmaninoff: Variations on a Theme of Corelli, Op. 42 (played by Heather Conner)
Variations 14-20, with coda
Claude Debussy: Petite Suite (played by both)
The North Harrison Lady Shamrocks edged Grundy County 60-59 in a conference game at Eagleville.
North Harrison led 54-43 at the end of the third quarter and then withstood a comeback by the visitors in the final period to take the 1-point victory
HOUSTON (AP) - Heavy rains that flooded some Houston streets on July Fourth are expected to subside.
National Weather Service meteorologist Patrick Blood says the rains should subside by mid-afternoon. Blood says the city saw heavy rainfall early Wednesday morning that led to 1 to 2 feet (0.3 to 0.6 meters) of water collecting on some roadways, mostly in west Houston.
Blood says there has been one report of a high-water rescue and that officials are asking people to stay home and off the flooded roads.
Blood says the flooding is typical for Houston and will not at all resemble the devastating floods caused last year by Hurricane Harvey. If the rain continues trending the way it has been, the impact should be minor.
The Parkland Florida School shooting rampage left 17 dead and leaves us wondering what to do to protect our children in school. The failure of authorities when there were so many complaints in advance that he may attack the school and then the failure of the deputy at the school to confront the shooter leaves us thinking; we have to do more.
A full honours funeral will be held today (Mon, Dec 18) in Richmond for a firefighter, who grew up in Cobble Hill.
44 year old Donald Bryan Kongus died back in August following a long struggle with post-traumatic stress disorder.
He graduated from Cowichan High School in 1990 and volunteered as a firefighter with the Cowichan Bay Fire Hall.
Kongus graduated from the Justice Institute and then joined the Richmond Fire Rescue at the age of 21.
He spent 23 years there rising to the rank of Captain.
Indian Air Force (IAF) played an integral role in the 1971 war against Pakistan and it was because of the war heroes that India emerged victorious. Param Vir Chakra recipient Fly Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon is one such war hero whose memories dissolved in time. He was awarded with Param Vir Chakra posthumously and became the first and only Air Force Personnel to receive this honour. Though leaders and ministers make many claims during National festival but the family of this hero is seldom remembered. Nirmal Singh's sister-in-law said government should pay attention to the families of soldiers who sacrifice their lives for the nation. Singh's statue has been erected outside the office of Ludhiana District Commissioner but nobody recognises him.
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With the entire Bailey Station Elementary student body surrounding the bus loop on warm recent afternoon, Jim Jaggers took a celebratory lap for Go Jim Go!
The students, faculty and staff were happy to show their support for LeBonheur Children’s Hospital and gave Jaggers a check in the amount of $1,367.90 for his campaign.
The fundraiser is an annual event that the students look forward to each school year.
PICTURED: Bailey Station students have their picture taken with Jaggers’ bike.
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Brookdale Stock Ranch Road is a senior living community in Citrus Heights that serves 100,000 delicious meals to its residents every year. Its philosophy is that great food is an important part of life and that regardless of age, physical condition and dietary needs, everyone deserves wonderful cuisine.
PARIS, April 12 France and the rest of Europe must use last week's U.S. missile strike on Syria as a tool to revive peace negotiations between warring parties, French President Francois Hollande said in a newspaper interview published on Wednesday.
In the interview with Le Monde, Hollande said intelligence suggested that the nerve gas attack which prompted the U.S. missile strike was tactical in nature and launched from an aircraft.
Major western powers and their Middle Eastern allies blame Syrian President Bashar al-Assad for the attack and have been pushing this week to try to isolate him over the attack on a rebel-held town last week that killed 87 people including 31 children.
Pressure is also building on Russian President Vladimir Putin to break ties with Assad.
(Reporting by Andrew Callus; Editing by Brian Love)
A teen who was missing since February returned home on Friday after police say she was beaten, sexually assaulted, and held against her will by her boyfriend in Santa Rosa. Around 7:51 p.m., police responded to the 900 block of Billie Jean St. for a welfare check, according to the Santa Rosa Police Department.
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Sunrise has conducted an eight-minute mea culpa after last week's controversial discussion about Aboriginal adoption .
Tuesday morning's episode saw co-host David Koch lead a discussion about the "complex and very emotional issue" of childhood protection in Indigenous communities.
"We know the conversation around Aboriginal children and their removal sparked concern and protests last week," Kochie said. "So we're responding to calls by the Aboriginal community to look at the issue with the experts."
One of those experts included Dilba Health Service chief executive Olga Havnen, who corrected Sam Armytage's statement last week that non-Indigenous families are unable to adopt Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children.
"There's absolutely no prohibition or restriction on the ability of non-Aboriginal people to care for children," she said. "Either as foster carers or in permanent adoption."
White Lies came up with a light hearted love song dedicated to our town and keeping friendships alive across the tyranny of time zones. The album Friends was recorded in the private London studio of Roxy Music founder Bryan Ferry and includes "Morning in LA."
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Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-MD) says he "alarmed" but not surprised by new details about the Trump administration's contact with Russian officials. He's calling for an independent commission to investigate the connections. Rep. Cummings joins Joy Reid.
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Lady Gaga’s eye-popping videos have helped solidify her persona as a new-generation pop star with grand artistic aspirations. These five selections from her wide-ranging videography led the pack in Rolling Stone’s readers’ poll of Mother Monster’s best clips.
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ISTANBUL, April 12 The Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) militant group said on Wednesday its militants carried out Tuesday's bomb attack on a police compound in the southeastern Turkish city of Diyarbakir, in which three people were killed including a police officer.
A statement on a PKK website said its militants had planted more than 2.5 tonnes of explosives under the compound in an attack days before a referendum on expanding President Tayyip Erdogan's powers.
PKK is designated a terrorist organisation by Turkey, the European Union and the United States.
(Reporting by Humeyra Pamuk; Editing by Daren Butler)
ROANOKE, Va. - An overturned truck is blocking an exit ramp on Route 220 in Roanoke.
The northbound exit ramp at Wonju is closed.
Expect delays.
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Horton (undisclosed) cleared waivers Monday, and subsequently landed on the Jaguars' injured reserve, Mike Kaye of FirstCoastNews.com reports.
Horton's odds for making the final roster were unlikely before going down with the injury. He will remain on the team's IR for the remainder of the season unless the two reach an injury settlement.
Federal News Radio speaks with Recreation News Editor Marvin Bond about interesting things to do in and near the nation’s capital. This week:
go to McHenry, Maryland and cheer on our winter athletes during the Olympic-themed Gold Medal Weekends at the Wisp ski resort (Feb. 9-11 and 23-25).
During the first Olympics, the ones in ancient Greece, the winner of a competition received not a gold medal, but a wreath made with the leaves of a wild olive tree.
BEIJING (AP) — Chinese President Xi Jinping has struck a stridently nationalistic tone in his closing address to the annual session of the ceremonial parliament at which term limits on his rule were abolished.
Xi told the nearly 3,000 delegates to the National People's Congress on Tuesday that "not one inch" of Chinese territory would ever be separated from the nation.
He declared that any attempt to separate Taiwan from the Chinese nation was "doomed to failure," despite the self-governing island democracy's de-facto independent status.
He said Chinese are "closer now than at any time in history to realizing the great rejuvenation of the Chinese people."
The congress' most significant achievement was the passage of a constitutional amendment ending term limits on the president and vice president, allowing Xi to rule indefinitely.
DALLAS — William Scharnberg, principal horn for The Dallas Opera since 1985, claims the Opera fired him in a campaign of age discrimination that also cost five other members of the orchestra their jobs, in Dallas County Court.
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NEW DELHI (AP) — India's main opposition Congress party has named Rahul Gandhi, the scion of India's Nehru-Gandhi political dynasty, as party president.
Gandhi was elected to the post unopposed Monday and succeeds his mother, Sonia Gandhi, for the top job in the party.
The party had controlled India's government for decades before the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party swept to power in 2014. Gandhi faces the difficult task of resurrecting a crumbling Congress party.
John Lewis chairman Charlie Mayfield was paid £1.4million last year – forgoing his bonus for the second year in a row.
Mayfield, who lives with wife Elizabeth and their three children in Berkshire, also had his pay frozen for the second year after profits at the group plunged 77 per cent last year to £103.9million.
It meant employees, shareholders in the John Lewis Partnership, had their bonus slashed to 5 per cent – the lowest since 1954.
But Mayfield’s hourly earnings were 68 times higher than the average shop-floor worker.
Norwell signed a one-year contract with the Panthers on Monday, Bryan Strickland of the team's official site reports.
Norwell has been a starter for Carolina since the latter half of his rookie season in 2014, and he started all 32 games over the course of the past two years. He'll figure to remain in his role as the team's starting left guard in 2017.
Manchester United have triggered a one-year extension clause in Ashley Young’s contract which will keep him at the club until summer 2019.
The 32-year-old joined the club from Aston Villa in 2011 as a winger but now plays more as a full-back.
Young has won the Premier League, FA Cup, League Cup and Europa League in his time at Old Trafford.
He has played in 29 matches this season, scoring two goals, and won a spot back in the England squad.
Young has made 31 international appearances and was named in manager Gareth Southgate’s England squad for this month’s friendly matches against the Netherlands and Italy.
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1:42 Vacant midtown building gets facelift by artists,community volunteers Pause
2:06 Meet the chef and owner of Trevioli Artisan Pasta Company
1:51 Judge sentences Harris to serve two consecutive sentences of life without parole
2:58 Dakota Access pipeline protesters give their reasons for joining Standing Rock
0:45 Cam Newton makes young fan's wish come true
1:20 Sean White addresses Auburn signing high profile JUCO transfer QB Jarrett Stidham
0:31 Auburn DB Josh Holsey pitches himself for team's open secondary job
1:19 Baker Mayfield: Oklahoma has to take care of Auburn's defensive front to win
2:17 Daniel Carlson: Kicker follows heart in delaying NFL career
CAMP VERDE – Country music musician Darius Rucker, former lead singer and guitarist for Hootie and the Blowfish, will play the Stargazer Pavilion on Friday, May 12.
With several popular songs such as “Wagon Wheel,” “Homegrown Honey” and “Alright,” Rucker and opening act Michael Tyler are the arena’s first top-tier show of the year.
Each of Rucker’s three previous albums: Learn To Live; Charleston, SC 1966; and True Believers, topped the Billboard Country Album chart, with a total of six Number One singles.
Tyler will be touring his debut album “317.”
Gates at Cliff Castle Casino’s Stargazer Pavilion will open at 7 p.m. Tickets will cost $55, $65 or $85 depending on section, and are available at the Casino or online at: www.cliffcastlecasinohotel.com.
Children 5 and younger will be admitted for free with a paid adult admission.
STILLWATER, N.Y. – A park in upstate New York has been flooded by 1 million gallons of water and turned into a lake.
Part of the Saratoga National Historical Park has been flooded with water from an unknown source since last year. The accidental lake at the parking area is estimated to be 3 feet deep and stretching more than 200 yards.
Officials believe a water main break or a drainage problem caused the flood.
The extensive flooding has spread into a cemetery next to the park, too.
Saratoga National Park Superintendent Amy Bracewell says the National Parks Service will examine all options. Park officials said they would drain the lake and dig a test pit to determine the cause of flooding.
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Maersk Line, the world's biggest container shipping company, said in a statement the U.S. Coast Guard had informed it of a threat of a "dirty bomb" aboard one of its vessels. It said all crew members were safe and ashore.
Coast Guard officials described the threat as a possible dirty bomb on the Maersk Memphis ship docked in the Wando Terminal, where hazardous materials crews and rescue workers were seen working, an NBC affiliate in South Carolina reported.
BERLIN — German police say the pilot of a passenger jet destined for Zurich made an unscheduled stop at Stuttgart airport because a Swiss passenger become aggressive after being denied champagne.
Reutlingen police say crew members were unable to calm the 44-year-old business class passenger, who was angered by their refusal to serve her more sparkling wine on the flight from Moscow late Saturday.
Police said in a statement Sunday that the woman, who wasn’t named, was escorted off the Airbus A320 and ordered to pay a security of 5,000 euros ($5,871).
They said the 43 passengers on board were never in danger, but the total cost involved in the unplanned stopover likely amounted to several tens of thousands of euros.
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General Mills (NYSE:GIS) said today that it received antitrust approval from the Federal Trade Commission for its proposed takeover of Blue Buffalo Pet Products (NASDAQ:BUFF), completing all regulatory hurdles needed to complete the transaction.
GIS will FQ3 earnings later this week, and Susquehanna analyst Pablo Zuanic expects it to report EPS a penny below consensus but with limited downside by the company's forecast provided last month.
However, Zuanic thinks Q/Q sales momentum may not be enough to satisfy investors, and there may be little else to spark the shares until the Blue Buffalo deal closes in FQ4 or GIS’s investor day in July.
Tax Day is April 18 this year. If you haven't already tackled your taxes for 2016, it's definitely time to get started.
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A boil advisory is in effect in Sacramento, Kentucky.
Water Works officials say the advisory was issued due to a break from their supplier.
It is in effect until further notice.
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Jennifer Knowles says her three sons were selling lemonade across the street from her house until police came and shut down the stand in Denver, Colorado. Jennifer Knowles
Four people died after consuming poisonous liquor in Gujranwala’s Thairi Sansi while the condition of two others is stated to be critical.
According to the heirs, six persons including Shahbaz, Wakeel, Kaif, Munir, Muhammad Riaz and Tanveer consumed toxic liquor three days ago after which their condition deteriorated.
The affected persons were shifted to a local hospital in Lahore where Shahbaz, Wakeel, Kaif and Munir died while the condition of Muhammad Riaz and Tanveer is stated to be critical.
Deaths from toxic liquor have become a routine on the occasion of Christmas and New Year. Thirty-four people died after consuming toxic moonshine in Toba Tek Singh, on the occasion of Christmas on 25th December.
Dozens are still under treatment at different hospitals.
March 28 Shenzhen Sunwin Intelligent Co Ltd :
* Says it plans to invest 42.5 million yuan to set up a parking lot construction investment management JV as project company in Hunan, with partners
* JV will be capitalized at 50 million yuan and co will hold a 85 percent stake in it
* Says co plans to pay cash div 0.3 yuan per 10 shares for FY 2016
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17-year-old boy shot in Gage Park
A 17-year-old boy was shot Sunday afternoon in the Gage Park neighborhood on the Southwest Side.
About 1:40 p.m., he was walking in the 5300 block of South Fairfield when a black Nissan drove by headed north and someone inside fired shots, striking him in the right leg, according to Chicago Police. The vehicle had at least three males.
The teenager was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital, where his condition was stabilized, police said.
Chinese conglomerate HNA Group, which operates Hainan Airlines and other businesses around the world, says its co-chairman has died while on a business trip in France.
HNA Group said Wang Jian, a co-founder of the company, suffered "severe injuries" in a fall and died Tuesday at age 57. It gave no other details.
Launched in 1993 on the southern island of Hainan, HNA grew to become China's fourth-largest airline and expanded into finance, hotels, logistics and other businesses in a multibillion-dollar global acquisition spree.
More recently, HNA has been selling some assets as Chinese regulators tighten lending controls and press companies to rein in debt.
Marathon great Robert de Castella will join runners from across Australia at Uluru on June 17 for the annual National Deadly Fun Run Championships.
About 125 runners will take part in the event — a celebration of fitness and Indigenous culture.
De Castella, director of the Indigenous Marathon Foundation, said the championships had taken off in the six years since they had started.
Events include 3km and 5km runs and a community team relay around Uluru.
Each of the teams has been invited to bring a message stick or significant symbol from their community to use as a relay baton.
The relay was first held in 2015 to commemorate the 30-year handing back of Uluru to its traditional owners.
The New England Patriots are looking for a sixth title on Sunday when they face the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LII. That would tie the Pittsburgh Steelers for most Super Bowl wins.
Haven’t bought your ticket yet? The cheapest ones left cost nearly $3,000, according to StubHub.
Tickets on the site were up 31% compared to the cost of last year’s Super Bowl two days out.
The average cost of attendance for Sunday’s game is also up over last year from $3,967 to $5,309 on StubHub.
This year’s tickets are the second most expensive ever. Only tickets to Super Bowl XLIX in 2015 cost more. That year the average was an astronomical $9,500. But prices were out of whack because rampant ticket speculation by resellers inflated prices.
The increased prices aren’t unique to StubHub. It’s expensive on other sites that list resale prices.
On TicketIQ, the cheapest ticket costs $3,210. TicketCity had seats available in the uppermost level for $2,814.
These prices will likely fall as the game gets closer.
Seth Abner is a world champion.
The Mechanicsburg native and former Cumberland Valley High School student helped his professional gaming team, OpTic Gaming, rally from an early loss to defeat Team EnVyUs Sunday in the Call of Duty World League Championship at the Amway Center in Orlando.
OpTic Gaming took home $600,000 for the win.
Team EnVYUs earned $200,000 for the second-place finish.
Call of Duty is a first-person shooter video game.
Abner, known as "Scump," is a two-time Major League Gaming X Games gold medalist.
He is the son of former Mechanicsburg High standout and former top pick in the 1984 Major League Baseball Draft, Shawn Abner.
March 31 Noel Gifts International Ltd :
* Award of contract for design, production, packaging and distribution of gift sets for parents with babies
* Contract is expected to contribute positively to noel group's financial performance for financial year ending 30 June 2018.
* Revenue that could potentially be derived from contract ranges from S$2.07 million to S$3.30 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
LONDON — Ireland says it will begin collecting more than 13 billion euros ($15.9 billion) of back taxes from Apple (AAPL), 19 months after the European Commission ruled that a tax deal with the tech giant amounted to illegal state aid.
The Commission ordered Ireland to collect back taxes for the years 2003-2014, which it estimated at 13 billion euros, plus interest. Ireland disagreed, saying the ruling undermined the integrity of the country's tax system.
But Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe says he will on Tuesday sign an agreement setting up the escrow account that will hold the payments while Apple and Ireland appeal. The payments should be completed by September.
Donohoe says the government "fundamentally disagrees with the ruling," but "Ireland is intent on complying with our binding legal obligations in this regard."
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A 19-year-old New Hampshire man has been charged with causing or aiding in the suicide of his roommate.
Police said 19-year-old Michael Buskey was found dead of a gunshot wound in the woods near his Plymouth apartment earlier this month. His death was determined to be a suicide.
WMUR-TV reports Parker Hogan was arraigned Tuesday. His lawyer entered not guilty pleas on the charge and on falsifying physical evidence.
Police say in court documents that Hogan helped plan Buskey’s suicide. They say the two went into the woods near the apartment, where they practiced ways for Buskey to shoot himself.
Hogan left the woods, waited until he heard a gunshot and returned to find Buskey dead. He called police and Buskey’s father the next morning.
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RICHMOND, Ky. (AP) — People wondering if they have family ties to the pioneers who passed through or settled at Fort Boonesborough in Kentucky will have a way to do some checking.
An event dedicated to descendants of the settlers who lived at the fort in the late 1700s is planned for June 23 at Fort Boonesborough State Park.
Officials say the park will have information about some of the fort’s earliest residents, contacts for early Kentucky cemetery locations and property records.
There will be museum exhibits of artifacts from the original fort site and authors on hand to sign books about the fort’s early days. Another feature will be historical interpretations of the daily lives of those who came to Fort Boonesborough.
The event is open to the public and free with paid admission to the fort.
The benchmark 10-year Japanese government bond was untraded Wednesday, as some investors took a wait-and-see stance as the U.S. bond market will be closed for the U.S. Independence Day holiday.
The bellwether No. 351, 0.1 percent issue, the main yardstick of long-term interest rates, remained untraded throughout the day, the first such session since June 13.
The price of the September futures contract for 10-year bonds rose 0.03 point to 150.94 on the Osaka Exchange.
The OPP are appealing to witnesses who may have seen a fatal crash in Lakeshore to come forward.
It happened at about 9:30 a.m. Sunday on County Road 42.
Police said a vehicle travelling east collided with a pole and became submerged in a creek.
A 65-year-old man was pronounced dead at the hospital.
Police said two women in a silver minivan were at the scene moments after the crash, but left before police arrived.
Investigators would like to talk to them.
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KARACHI - The Chairman, Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has strongly condemned brutal police torture against young doctors in Peshawar.
In a statement issued here on Wednesday, the PPP Chairman said that slogans of the change had been unmasked on Peshawar streets where young doctors were subjected to worst torture and arrests during their peaceful protest for genuine demands. Bilawal extended full support to the protesting doctors and their grievances demanding their immediate resolution. He also demanded release of the arrested young doctors and punishment to police personnel involved in torture.
April 7 Reject Shop Ltd
* Company expects to report a net operating loss in second half of year of at least $5 million
* Challenging retail trading conditions continued, with all states experiencing negative comparable store growth in q3
* Given fall in projected earnings per share, and working capital requirements, company is unlikely to declare a final dividend.
* Company is unlikely to declare a final dividend
* Despite below expectation sales performance, company has been actively managing its inventory position through half.
* Underlying customer numbers continue to be below same time as last year, resulting in negative underlying comparable sales of about 4% for half year to date
* Sees full year net profit about $12.5 million
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What's in the multiplayer beta? You'll be able to experience some of the best of Star Wars Battlefront II across iconic planets and into the far reaches of space. Get set to dive into Naboo: Theed in Galactic Assault. Join Republic clone troopers and Separatist battle droids in a wild melee on the streets surrounding the royal palace, where you'll take control of some of your favorite heroes.
But that's only part of the story. Also included is a multiplayer Starfighter Assault battle (with more details to be revealed at Gamescom), giving you the ability to pilot a variety of the most memorable starfighters from Star Wars™. Keep your eyes open for even more surprises as the beta approaches.
A 70-year-old man who said he robbed a Kansas City, Kansas, bank so he could get away from his wife blamed his actions on depression.A federal judge on Tuesday sentenced Lawrence John Ripple to probation.Ripple went to the Bank of Labor - a block from police headquarters - last September. He gave a note to a teller saying he had a gun and was demanding money. After he was given it, Ripple waited for police.Court records indicate Ripple wrote the robbery note in front of his wife and told her he would rather be in jail than at home.The Kansas City Star ( http://bit.ly/2sy6BIk ) reports Ripple told the judge Tuesday that heart surgery left him depressed and unlike himself before he robbed the bank.
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LOS ANGELES (AP)  The estate of Michael Jackson is suing Disney, saying an ABC television special on the singer's last days infringed on its intellectual property.
The Associated Press obtained the lawsuit filed Wednesday in U.S. court in Los Angeles against the network and parent company Disney.
It alleges that last week's special, "The Last Days of Michael Jackson," illegally uses significant excerpts of his most valuable songs, including "Billie Jean" and "Bad," and music videos, including "Thriller" and "Black or White." It says the special also used clips from a documentary and feature film belonging to the estate.
ABC representatives didn't immediately respond to a request for comment. But when the Jackson camp raised objections last week, the network defended it as a news show that didn't violate the estate's rights.
Adeleke, who dumped APC, emerges PDP candidate for Osun senatorial bye-election
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Intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM) are driven past the stand with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and other high ranking officials during a military parade marking the 105th birth anniversary of country's founding father Kim Il Sung, in Pyongyang April 15, 2017. The missiles themselves were shown for the first time inside a new kind of canister-based launcher. The trucks upon which they are mounted are originally designed to move lumber. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj
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The gold price in Hong Kong closed at 12,578 Hong Kong dollars (about 1,608.63 U.S. dollars) per tael on Friday, up 60 Hong Kong dollars from the previous trading day, according to the Chinese Gold and Silver Exchange Society. (1 U.S. dollar equals to 7.82 HK dollars)
The No. 1 HS prospect in America, Marvin Bagley III, announced his college decision on Monday night while on a live telecast of ESPN’s SportsCenter. The three-school race between Duke, UCLA and USC came to an end when the 6-11 forward announced his commitment Duke. But his school of choice wasn’t the only announcement that college fans were awaiting for on Monday night. Last month, word got out that Bagley was considering reclassifying from the Class of 2018 to the Class of 2017, looking to enroll in college this fall and making him eligible for the 2018 NBA Draft. On ESPN he officially confirmed that he was indeed enrolling in college this fall.
Originally from Phoenix, Arizona, Bagley averaged 24.9 points and 10.1 rebounds per game last season at Sierra Canyon in Chatsworth, California. He hooped on numerous occasions at the famed LA-based pro-am tourney Drew League this past summer, posting 30 points against the likes of DeMar DeRozan and Baron Davis.
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LONDON (Reuters) - Iranian forces killed three members of a Sunni Muslim jihadist group in the city of Chabahar on Wednesday and arrested five others, state media reported, as security forces stepped up measures to prevent militant attacks.
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PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh will be back on the silver screen later this month!
Tyler Perry’s new movie “Acrimony” filmed in and around the Pittsburgh area back in October 2016.
The drama, which is rated R, stars Taraji P. Henson as a woman who becomes enraged when she finds out her husband is cheating on her.
The latest trailer shows a quick shot of a dreary Pittsburgh skyline.
“Acrimony” will be released on March 30.
A pet owner saved his drowning tortoise's life after giving it the kiss of life for an hour.
John Fletcher found 45-year-old Freda at the bottom of his garden pond limp and looking dead.
Mr Fletcher started performing CPR - and gave the animal mouth to mouth resuscitation. Middle-aged "big lady tortoise" Freda lives with her owner at his home and has free reign of the back garden.
The amateur astronomer has built an observatory in his back yard in Gloucester, and often spends hours gazing at the stars.
But he was bewildered when Freda vanished on Saturday afternoon and eventually reached into the pond, where he found his pet.
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A man broke down in court today after he was cleared of raping a woman.
Christopher Demaria had denied three charges of raping the female between 2008 - 2014.
This morning following a two-day trial, the jury was sent out to consider its verdicts.
Jurors returned and hour later to find Mr Demaria not guilty of all three counts.
After the verdicts were read out Mr Demaria, 40, of Maesafallen, Corwen, Denbighshire burst into tears in the dock.
Judge Niclas Parry said: “You have been found not guilty by the jury and you are now discharged.”
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According to TMZ , a woman in California is suing the makers of Mike and Ike candies for allegedly tricking her into buying a nearly half-empty box of sweets. In the lawsuit filed against the Bethlehem, Pa.-based Just Born Quality Confections , the woman claims she paid $4 for a box of Mike and Ikes at a movie theater in California, but estimates that it was filled with 46 percent air.
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KWARA Government has directed private secondary schools across the 16 local government areas of the state to submit registers of their students.
The directive is in a statement by Alhaji Musa Yeketi, the Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development.
The commissioner stated that all registers of Senior Students (SS) from one to three must be submitted to the ministry.
Yeketi, who added that defaulting schools would be sanctioned, said “all private schools must submit the register before Oct. 6, at state’s Quality Assurance Bureau of Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development.”
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the state government has recently ordered the closure of illegal private schools in the state.
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Sneezing will become more expensive in the coming days, as major toiletries manufacturers have announced a rise in prices that are expected to be passed on to the Israeli consumer, according to Globes.
Retail prices of facial tissues, toilet paper and paper towels will go up as early as next week, after Kimberly Clarke and Sano-Bruno said that a rise in the cost of paper necessitates the price change.
Kimberly Clarke has already notified its distributors of a 10 percent increase in the prices of its paper goods. Sources say that Sano Soft will go up by 9-12 percent. Kimberly Clarke’s corresponding important brands are Lily, Molett, and Nikol.
The supermarket chains indicated that Sano was raising its prices for the first time since the 2011 social protest.
Sano refused to comment on the matter, saying only that “The company’s business matters are managed directly with the relevant parties.”
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court is leaving in place a ruling that revived two federal lawsuits stemming from the lead-tainted water crisis in Flint, Michigan.
The Supreme Court declined Monday to get involved in the cases, leaving in place a decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. The appeals court ruled in July 2017 that a federal trial court had improperly dismissed federal civil rights claims in the lawsuits, which were brought by Flint residents. The trial court ruled that a federal law called the Safe Drinking Water Act precluded those claims, but the appeals court disagreed.
The Supreme Court's decision not to get involved means the cases will return to the trial court to move forward. Other similar lawsuits are also at the trial court level.
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While Weatherly police were apprehending a Hazle Twp. man wanted for a Luzerne County crime, the suspect admitted to having heroin packets tucked inside his shoe, court papers say.
Police said they were on patrol on March 3 when they stopped a vehicle for an expired registration tag.
One of the passengers — Steven Bridge, 34 — was wanted in Luzerne County, arrest papers state, so he was taken into custody and brought to the police station. On the way there he disclosed he had heroin concealed in his shoe, court papers state, and turned over 23 bags of a substance police sent for testing.
Bridge was charged with possession of a controlled substance.
The charge was filed against him April 5 and issued via summons, which he accepted April 10.
A math teacher at Booker High School was arrested on charges of possessing child pornography, according to a release from Sarasota County Schools.
Quentin Peterson was arrested Tuesday by Sarasota Police Department, which was assisting with an arrest warrant from the Palmetto Police Department.
Peterson has been employed by Sarasota County Schools since Feb. 28. He has no prior criminal charges, the district said.
He was placed on administrative leave with no interaction with students allowed as the district and police investigate.
Washington (CNN) White House deputy press secretary Raj Shah said there will be "no changes" at the Justice Department when asked about the potential firing of Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein.
"I'm saying it on behalf of the White House, and that's that no changes are going to be made at the Department of Justice," Shah said Friday night on CNN's "Erin Burnett OutFront."
"We fully expect Rod Rosenstein to continue on as the deputy attorney general."
Earlier on Friday, President Donald Trump refused to give a clear-cut answer on whether he was considering firing Rosenstein after Trump approved the declassification of a memo that alleges FBI abuses its authority regarding Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act warrants.
"You figure that one out," Trump said, when asked about whether he planned to get rid of Rosenstein.
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Football bodies, the Federation of International Football Association FIFA, the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, and the Confederation of Africa Football, CAF, have congratulated Super Eagles legend, Austin Jay Jay Okocha on the occasion of his 44th birthday. The associations sent the birthday message to the former midfield maestro via their different Twitter handles. The former […] FIFA, UEFA, CAF, NFF congratulate Jay Jay Okocha at 44 Read Full Story
Last month, the Osage Energy Center at Bagnell Dam produced over 168,000 megawatt hours of renewable electricity. Ameren reports that May’s production is the second highest month in their history. The only month higher was January of last year, which also followed flooding in the area. Ameren says the increase in energy output was caused by the rain, the $52 million project to upgrade the dam that is currently underway, and regular upkeep and maintenance. The Osage Energy Center has been producing energy since 1931.
A Pleasant Grove woman called Dallas police early Wednesday and reported that someone had just tried to break into her car and her home.
Officers were dispatched to the scene and, after taking stock of the situation, discovered that the culprits in this case had failed to moo-ve along.
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* Olam CEO sees palm oil production for Malaysia at 19.7 million tonnes, Indonesia at 35.2 million tonnes for this year Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting By Aradhana Aravindan)
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WYTV) – Youngstown water customers will share in a class action lawsuit.
A visiting judge ruled Monday that customers will get $28 each.
The lawsuit claimed that the city illegally used $4 million in surplus water funds for economic development.
Customers in Austintown, Canfield, Boardman, Youngstown and Liberty will get the payout.
A rate hike is likely coming to Canada this summer. The Bank of Canada announced this morning the interest rate would remain at 1.25 per cent, but with the rise in inflation, led by gas prices, analysts believe a hike could be coming in July.
The price of crude is on the rise again, which helped the TSX break a five-day losing streak. The Bay Street index opened higher and is up to 15,963. Experts say supplies are dwindling with no action from world producers despite promises to increase production to offset losses from Venezuela and Iran. The price of US crude is climbing to 68.20 a barrel.
The Loonie is also coming back to life thanks to the BoC announcement and the increase in oil prices up to 77.64 cents US.
Across the border the Dow is up 222 points to 24,584.
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PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Picklesburgh is back, and it’s bigger and better than ever.
The Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership announced that this year’s pickle festival will be July 20, 21, and 22 on the Roberto Clemente Bridge.
Picklesburgh is expanding to three days this year, up from two last year.
The bridge will be closed to vehicles and filled with vendors.
The giant Heinz pickle balloon will also be back.
The event will include pickle and pickle-inspired food from Pittsburgh restaurants, live music and fun.
Picklesburgh also announced a new “marketplace” area on Fort Duqesne Boulevard with kids activities, a petting zoo, and farmer’s market on Saturday and Sunday.
H/T Good Food Pittsburgh
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Twickenham Wellbeing Centre is a community resource that offers a wide range of attractions. The objective is to encourage people to enjoy a healthy and rewarding life that makes living longer a real cause for celebration, keeping physically and mentally active. Twickenham Wellbeing Centre offers: monthly private and confidential health checks to individuals by a registered general nurse; advice on health, well being, exercise and healthy ageing (Tai Chi, reflexology, chair based exercise); blood pressure checks; weight checks; a centre for the community; social activities (eg Zumba classes, bingo, reading groups, arts and craft). An assessment will be needed before joining the centre.
April 3 Space2 SpA:
* Said on Friday that Space3 will start trading on the Italian stock exchange on the MIV (Market for Investment Vehicles) as of April 5
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A VIRAL video of two African-American men getting arrested at a Starbucks in Philadelphia - for reportedly doing nothing other than waiting for a business associate to arrive - sparked demonstrations, calls for boycotts, and an apology from the coffee giant's chief executive, Kevin Johnson.
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The New York Police Department was responding to reports of an explosion of unknown origin on Monday morning in midtown Manhattan at 42nd Street and 8th Avenue, according to the police department's official Twitter feed.Some subway train lines there were being evacuated.The New York fire department said it was responding to an incident at the Port Authority bus terminal in midtown Manhattan.
Child critical, adult serious after being struck near school
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Authorities say a woman making a right-hand turn near a Renton elementary school drove into an adult and a child in a crosswalk.
The child was rushed to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle in critical condition. The adult was in serious condition.
Renton police say it happened at 8 a.m. Monday near Benson Hill Elementary. Investigators believe the driver stopped at the intersection before turning around the corner and striking the pedestrians.
The driver remained on the scene and is cooperating with the investigation.
Early reports indicated that two children had been struck, but police said later the victims were an adult and a child.
The South Carolina Highway Patrol is looking for a driver after a bicyclist was hit Saturday evening.
The accident occurred on Farmington Road, near State Stone Road in Summerville.
According to Lance Corporal Matt Southern with the SCHP, a bike was struck by a white Dodge pick-up truck and then left the scene.
Both vehicles were traveling eastbound when the bike was struck, according to Southern.
The SCHP says they are looking for a newer model four door white Dodge pick-up truck, possibly a Dodge RAM. The truck will have damage to the right front side of the truck, and will be missing the right side mirror.
The bicyclist suffered non-life threatening injuries.
If you have any information you are asked to contact the South Carolina Highway Patrol at (843) 953-6010, or police.
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It kinda reminds me of the flop, though the flop wasn't really targeted to cause injury specifically, anyway that got penalized out of the game.
High tackles, can't do that, low tackles targeting joints, can't do that, its hard to know where to draw the line but mebbe there ought to be some part of tackling in the middle that you can't do.......just for balance..lol
I suppose you know as a player that taking the ball in is not gonna end with a relaxing massage and you accept the risk.
On Thursday – like Friday, a state holiday in the Czech Republic – daytime temperatures should reach an average of 32 degrees Celsius. In the evening, clouds from the West could bring rain. Temperatures are expected to drop slightly over the weekend.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - A Philadelphia man who fell into a sinkhole says he was putting traffic cones around it because he was worried about the safety of children playing outside.
Eugene Clark tells WCAU-TV (http://bit.ly/2wJ1NiG) he was near the sinkhole Saturday night when the asphalt gave way and he tumbled 10 feet (3 meters) into it.
The 58-year-old calls it a "shocking situation to be in."
Clark has injuries to his ankle, wrist and lower back. He says a city firefighter pulled him out about an hour later with his bare hands "like Hercules."
He says the water department recently came out to deal with other issues on the street but never fixed the sinkhole. The department says there appears to be a sewer line leak and they will look at the hole this week.
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Several people were injured in a car crash at the intersection of 9th and Division.
Davenport Police confirm there was a car crash and several people were transported to the hospital.
Viewers tell TV-6 both 9th and Division were shut down for some time while crews worked to clean up the scene.
We are working to get more information. Stay with KWQC TV-6 on air and online for the latest developments.
Hold up, wait a minute, is this serious? According to Tyron Woodley this is ‘deadass serious‘. Michael Bisping ran into Tyron Woodley and it’s no surprise a little G-check chit-chat went down. The surprise is that it ended up with both of these guys agreeing to fight. Not for the middleweight strap, not for the welterweight strap, but in the middle at 180lbs for bragging rights and probably a ton of cash.
The best part of the whole thing is Kenny Florian in the background being a completely mirror of our reaction. At first it’s funny, and then it’s like, what, is this really going down right now? This fight seems like it would never happen but if it really goes down, hashtag would watch. One hunnit emoji.
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One day at a time sweet Jesus
That’s all I’m asking from you.
Just give me the strength
To do everyday what I have to do.
Yesterday’s gone sweet Jesus
And tomorrow may never be mine.
Lord help me today, show me the way
One day at a time.
Prayer for today:
Dear Lord,
Please show us how we can live our lives one day at a time. It’s easy to want to see the final destination, but we know that it often doesn’t work that way. Please give us the patience that we need, helping us to not “grow weary” so that we will receive the reward at the end of the journey.
Enjoy this beautiful song by Cristy Lane. Happy Saturday!
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Rapheal Dwamena made the cut in Ghana's provisional squad for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations after a rich-vein of scoring form.
He bagged 18 league goals in 20 appearances for Austria Lustenau in the Austrian second-tier.
Dwamena is a former Red Bull Academy Ghana product and joined Red Bull Salzburg five years ago before being loaned to FC Liefering.
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The nine-time Tony Award-winning musical "The Book of Mormon" returns to the Fabulous Fox Theatre this week. This musical comedy follows the misadventures of a mismatched pair of missionaries, sent halfway across the world to spread the good word.
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Massachusetts state police said Monday they have recovered a stolen car believed to have been used by a former Army reservist who was charged with stealing 16 guns from a U.S. Army Reserve Center and escaped from a Rhode Island detention center.
Amazon will reportedly block Australian consumers from buying products from its overseas e-commerce sites in response to the nation's good and services tax changes.
Shoppers visiting the US store Amazon.com and the online behemoth's other overseas sites will be redirected to Amazon.com.au from July 1.
This coincides with GST changes where online retailers will have to apply the 10 per cent GST to goods bought from overseas sites and shipped to Australia, where currently the tax only applies to imports of goods above $1,000.
The Duchess of Sussex has also been pleading with Thomas Markle Sr to stop driving as he recovers from a heart surgery which made him miss the Royal Wedding.
According to reports, Prince Harry has also been talking to his father-in-law and had even asked his permission before marrying Meghan.
Speaking to The Sun, mum-of-one Lori Davis, 38, who lives in the same gated community as Thomas, 73, in Mexico, said he had watched the wedding on telly while eating jelly and fruit salad.
PASCAGOULA, Miss. -- After an inmate's trial ended on Friday, he somehow escaped, and managed to hide under a stairwell until staff left at the end of the day, according to Sheriff Mike Ezell.
An internal investigation has now been launched targeting inmate transportation procedures and policies for corrective action, Ezell said.
On Friday, Dec. 8, Eddie Lavell Wilson was caught after a call to Pascagoula police stated that a "suspicious man" was wandering around in a jail uniform and shackles near Market and Convent streets.
Wilson was arrested on an escape charge. He was in court Friday morning prior to his escape on a charge of domestic violence, aggravated assault.
According to deputies, Wilson was able to conceal himself under a stairwell in the courts building during the transportation process.
Sheriff's department deputies transports about 200 inmates a week to and from Jackson County courts.
"The safety of all persons in the court system is a priority of the sheriff's department," Ezell said.
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Large customs seizure of tobacco and alcohol in Bergen
Customs agents and police found a large amount of cigarettes, liquor and “snus” (snuff) when they raided a shop and home in Bergen.
The raids took place at the end of September after suspicion that tobacco products were not cleared through customs were found in the store, the Customs Office reports.
In the shop and in a nearby residence, the customs officers found 71,940 cigarettes, 9 liters of alcohol, 7.5 kilos of smoking tobacco, 33 kilos of fruit tobacco and 2 kilos of snuff.
The customs clearance amounts to NOK 271,000 in fees.
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Renee Zellweger is virtually unrecognizable in a new photo off the set of upcoming biopic "Judy." Zellweger will play Judy Garland in the film, and Zellweger is already doing an impressive job embodying the singer and actress, whose big break came after she starred as Dorothy in "The Wizard of Oz."
In the photo, Zellweger is wearing her hair in a short brunette pixie cut and singing into a microphone as she wears an embellished, floral dress. The film will include Garland's best-known songs, including "Over the Rainbow," reports Deadline. Zellweger has sung before in "Chicago," when she played Roxie Hart in 2002.
Deadline reports that the film will take place in the winter of 1968, 30 years after Garland's turn in "The Wizard of Oz." The movie will follow her final concerts at The Talk of the Town nightclub in London. Garland died the following June of a drug overdose.
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Vince Staples is no stranger to the Marvel universe — “BagBak” is featured in the latest Black Panther trailer — and an unreleased song of his has popped up in the new teaser trailer for Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse, an animated movie focusing on Miles Morales’ Spider-Man origin story that will be released in December 2018. Check it out below.
We just talked to Staples about superhero movies among many other things for a 2017 In Review interview.
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US diplomat visits Pakistan to discuss peace in Afghanistan
ISLAMABAD (AP) — A top diplomat from President Donald Trump's administration has met with the Pakistani army chief to discuss how to ensure peace in Afghanistan following a recent cease-fire between the Taliban and Kabul.
Pakistan is believed to have played a role in ensuring the first truce in Afghanistan's brutal 17-year war when Kabul and insurgents separately but peacefully celebrated the Muslim feast of Eid al-Fitr. However, violence has later resumed.
Alice Wells, U.S. deputy assistant secretary of state, met with Pakistani army chief Gen. Qamar Javed Bajwa.
The visit Tuesday came after Afghanistan stepped up efforts at finding a peaceful settlement, weeks after a U.S. drone missile killed Pakistani Taliban leader Mullah Fazlullah in Afghanistan.
A deep freeze is about to descend on North America, Europe and Asia thanks to record high temperatures across the Arctic. How's that? "Think of it like a seesaw," said Matt Rogers, president of Commodity Weather Group LLC in Bethesda, Maryland.
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Bayern Munich defender Jerome Boateng had high praise on Tuesday for his Champions League semifinals opponent, Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid, saying Real's star forward is without fault.
Speaking at a press conference a day before Bayern hosts Real Madrid in the semifinals' first leg at Allianz Arena, Boateng said Ronaldo's scoring in 11 consecutive matches in the competition shows how hard it is to defend against him.
Insurance companies have agreed to fund a new garda unit dedicated to investigating insurance fraud, at a cost of €1m a year.
It is hoped the unit, which will be operationally independent of the insurance industry, will ultimately bring down the cost of premiums for motorists.
It is estimated that one in 10 claims is exaggerated or fraudulent.
CEO of Insurance Ireland Kevin Thompson says it is now up to the Government to get it up and running.
Mr Thompson said: "Its for Government to decide now. It was part of the recommendations from the Government's Cost of Insurance working group.
"We have responded to that recommendation through our analysis, we have confirmed to the Government that the funding is there, and it's now for Government to decide when and how this will happen."
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Go online here and put in your zip code. You should see Peak Full Synthetic motor oil in weights of 0W-20, 5W-20, 5W-30, and 10W-30 available for only 99 cents a quart. That's about 85% off the usual price.
Peak is a good quality synthetic made by Old World Products. A company that has been in the lubricant business for well over 40 years. It's rare to find a full synthetic anywhere near a dollar quart. So if you're planning on doing a DIY oil change in the next year or so, give this deal a quick look.
Let me preface this post by saying that I don't think Ovechkin is going anywhere. But, following yet another 2nd round exit, made more painful by the fact that the Caps made the blockbuster trade to add the "missing piece" in Shattenkirk, one has to think that IF the Caps are going to blow it up, this is the year.
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Attorney Lizbeth Mateo is not a DACA recipient, but was brought to the U.S. from Mexico at age 14; GOP candidate for California governor John Cox reacts to Mateo's committee appointment on 'Fox & Friends.'
The artist Okwui Okpokwasili blurs boundaries, hates talking about genres, and collaborates both with her husband and a variety of other performers. “Nearly six feet tall, with a hypnotic voice and limbs that swallow up space, she pushes herself to the edge as a performer, playing with extremes of ecstasy, sadness or rage with almost dangerous intensity.”
Two curlers who learned the game at Stranraer Ice Rink made curling history last weekend when they and their team-mates became the first Scottish men’s team to win a Grand Slam event in Canada.
Bobby Lammie, from Leswalt Curling Club and Hammy McMillan Junior, from Castle Kennedy Curling Club, playing second at lead stones with skip Bruce Mouat and third Grant Hardie, won The Boost National in Ontario, beating Korea’s Team Kim 9-4 in the final. The young Scottish team took the notable scalps of former world champions Team Kevin Koe and former world and Olympic champions Team Brad Jacobs on the way to the final.
It was just the second time a Scottish team has reached a men’s Grand Slam final in Canada and also only the second time that two non-Canadian teams have contested one, the first having been when Perth’s Team Smith met Sweden’s former world champions skipped by Niklas Edin last year.
The Grand Slam series are the ‘Champions League’ of curling.
Manchester United have received a blow in their pursuit of French defender Benjamin Mendy. The 22-year-old Monaco star has been heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford as boss Jose Mourinho looks to have run out of patience with Luke Shaw.
With the England man failing to convince despite an upturn in form of late, the Portuguese tactician has been casting his eyes towards the South of France and the highly-rated full-back is the player who is catching his attention after some devastating displays both in Ligue 1 and the Champions League.
Witnesses alerted Wichita Falls police on Saturday afternoon after seeing a child's hand poking out of the cargo area of a yellow Penske moving truck. Police located the truck outside a Wal-Mart and identified the driver as Dustin Sisk, 32, and his passenger as his wife, 24-year-old Hannah Maland.
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Jimmy Butler had 30 points and nine rebounds and the Chicago Bulls outlasted Boston 106-102 in Game 1 on Sunday on an emotional night for grieving Celtics star Isaiah Thomas. Playing a day after 22-year-old sister Chyna Thomas was killed in a car accident in their home state of Washington, Thomas led the top-seeded Celtics with 33 points.
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LONDON (AP) — London police are considering a variety of criminal charges related to the June fire at Grenfell Tower that killed 71 people.
Police told an inquiry Monday that the possible charges include misconduct in public office, manslaughter, corporate manslaughter and breaches of fire safety regulation.
No one has yet been charged.
Jeremy Johnson, the lawyer representing the police at the inquiry, said the scope of the police investigation was "unprecedented" in a case that did not involve an extremist attack.
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He said police are studying 31 million documents and 2,500 exhibits.
Johnson spoke at a hearing spelling out how a detailed inquiry into the disaster will be carried out.
Officials say the goal is to make sure there is never a repeat of the catastrophe.
By: Dr Justin Coulson | Happy Families
When it comes to discipline, there are two schools of thought.
Some parents think discipline is about punishment. They believe the best way to teach children to learn the lessons of life is to hurt them. They use time-out, they withdraw privileges, they ground their kids, and in many cases they even hit them.
Other parents think discipline is about guiding children. They believe the best way to teach children to learn the lessons of life is to help them. They use conversation, persuasion, discussion, diplomacy, empathy, and perspective to help their children learn.
So is there a right or a wrong way to do this? Is one better than the other? Does it depend on the circumstances? Should we be patient and practice persuasion until we discover there’s no sense talking anymore? At that point should we switch? Or should we just go old-school with “my house, my rules” approaches to make sure our kids know we’re the parent, end of story?
It’s a full moon tonight, and the Capitol Park Museum wants you to come frolic in the lunar light with them.
The museum organized a Full Moon Feast fundraiser picnic on their lawn Friday night starting at 6 p.m. Attendees can bring their own food, or order a picnic dinner prepared by chefs from Magpie Cafe, Bergeron’s City Market, Heirloom Cuisine, Indie Plate, or Blend Baton Rouge. Bar service will also be available, and no outside alcohol will be allowed.
People are encouraged to bring their own picnic gear, such as blankets and lawn chairs or tables. The museum also encourages picnickers to dress in their stylish lunar best.
Tickets cost $25, which goes entirely to support the Friends of the Capitol Park Museum. An extra $10 from each dinner basket purchase will also go to the group.
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FRANKLIN — Members of the Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit and the Evidence Response Team searched the home of a missing Franklin man Monday looking for clues to his disappearance.
State police have joined the investigation into the disappearance of 48-year-old Russell Burnett. Burnett was last seen in the early morning hours of Feb. 21 walking on the Eastbrook Road. He was approximately a half-mile from his home at 323 Eastbrook Road. Burnett was believed to have been wearing a gray ball cap, a maroon sweatshirt, a green or gray colored Carhartt jacket, blue jeans and brown steel-toed work boots.
The Hancock County Sheriff’s Office and the Maine Warden Service have been involved in the case since Burnett was reported missing by a relative.
Anyone who may have seen Burnett or has information about where he might be is asked to call state police in Bangor at 973-3700 and ask to speak with Sgt. Darryl Peary.
On Friday afternoon, 8-year-old Aly Arnold thought she was just going to be watching a play. But the main act was a complete surprise.
And by "Chamber of Secrets has been opened" we really hope that he means the relationship is no longer a secret!
Ariana Grande and rumored bf Pete Davidson have made their relationship Instagram official.
After much speculation, the SNL comedian posted a photo of him and the pop star in matching Harry Potter robes.
As for which house they support, Davidson is a strong supporter of Gryffindor while Ariana posted a picture of her Slytherin hoodie.
In fact, she commented on his post writing, “u tryna slytherin (I’m deleting my account now).”
The duo was speculated to be casually dating after they both split up with their significant others -- Grande from Mac Miller and Davidson from Cazzie David.
They also spent a romantic Memorial Day weekend together!
Kareena Kapoor Khan was spotted at her nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar's place in Khar for a Facebook Live Session. Bebo was seen in a navy blue off-shoulder maxi dress by Ankita Choksey and a pair of black sandals. She kept the hair and make-up simple and we are loving that post-baby glow!
Colectivo Coffee and the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies at UW-Milwaukee present the Música del Lago concert series at Colectivo’s lakefront cafe. Now in its thirteenth year, this series highlights some of our city’s finest Latin music groups.
Senior Hamas leader Ismail Radwan on Monday accused Israel of “trying to drag Gaza into a war the outcome of which nobody knows."
"The tunnels are an excuse to prepare the Israeli public and international public opinion for this war," Radwan said in an interview with Al-Khaleej Online. His remarks were quoted by Channel 10 News.
AZTEC, N.M. (KRQE) – Aztec district schools are closed Monday as the community continues to grieve the tragic high school shooting.
Investigators continue to piece together Thursday’s shooting. Officials say 21-year-old suspect William Atchison killed Casey Jordan-Marquez and Paco Fernandez.
Monday is still a partial day for staff in the district.
The superintendent says counseling is still available and it is the district’s top priority to take care of staff and students.
At Aztec High School, investigators say they still have to clear the crime scene and make repairs before the school can reopen.
Some students are allowed to stop by and pick up their belongings.
It is still unclear when Aztec High School will reopen.
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The CEO of Airbus says it will reveal the first results of its majority stake in Bombardier Inc.'s C Series program at an upcoming international airshow near London.
Tom Enders didn't specifically mention whether new orders will be announced at Farnborough, the premier aerospace show where the world's largest aircraft manufacturers sign important orders.
But he promised 3,000 Bombardier employees who gathered in a C Series assembly hangar that Airbus will fight hard for every C Series deal in every aircraft campaign.
Enders says Airbus needs the C Series to add an aircraft with 100 to 150 seats to its portfolio.
Bombardier CEO Alain Bellemare says the new partnership, which officially took effect on July 1 will ensure the plane's success.
He thanked the federal and Quebec governments for supporting the plane's development and saving 2,000 jobs in Mirabel and Montreal.
Italian superbike maker Ducati today launched Scrambler Mach 2.0 in priced at Rs 8.52 lakh (ex-showroom).
The bike a paint scheme created by renowned Californian designer Roland Sands with colours that evoke the typical West Coast style of the 1970s.
"The Scrambler Mach 2.0 is a very special motorcycle that is a result of our collaboration with Roland and will provide a unique flavour to Scrambler buyers," Ducati Managing Director Sergi Canovas Garriga said in a statement.The bike is available for sale across the company's dealerships in Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Pune, Ahmedabad, and Kochi.
A new study challenges the widely held belief that spending a lot of time playing video games, using the computer or watching TV is harmful for teens. The study analyzed data from the 2013 Youth Risk Behavior Survey on Florida teens, average age 16. The findings showed only a small association between high amounts of so-called screen time and increased risk of depression, delinquency and poor school performance.
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VIDEO: One Midlands family received a wonderful Easter surprise - the return of their beloved soldier who was deployed overseas.
Police say burglars stole $165,000 in jewelry from a room at the Beverly Hills Hotel that was occupied by actor John Stamos' fiancee.
A police statement says Caitlin McHugh was away from her room Friday evening when a crook or crooks got in and took several items of jewelry.
It's unclear how the burglars got inside. There's no indication of forced entry.
The theft comes amid reports that the actress, who's pregnant, is marrying Stamos this weekend.
A message seeking comment from Stamos' publicist wasn't immediately returned Saturday.
Stamos stars in Netflix's "Fuller House" and spent part of last year with The Beach Boys as a drummer. McHugh has had guest spots on "The Vampire Diaries" and "NCIS: Los Angeles."
The annual "Toys For Tots" campaign is coming to an end as volunteers picked up the boxes of toys from participating collectors.
While some collect toys, other volunteers of the Princeton Marine Corps call families that registered to see what they need.
Volunteer and Marine Corp member Ray Plumley says they must fill out a card with basic information about each family.
"Are they the guardians of the child? What are the needs of the child? What their age is, male or female," Plumley said.
The family is then given a number and a pick up date.
Volunteers take the information from the cards and choose toys for the families based on age and gender.
The toys are placed into bags and set in a warehouse organized by number.
Volunteer of the Marine Corps say although they have less than 10 staff members and thousands of toys to sort through, the reward for the families in need is a reward for them.
Former Peoria County Sheriff and Illinois State Senator George Shadid has died.
The Peoria County coroner says Shadid died at 1:37 a.m. Saturday at his residence at Heartis Village, Route 91, Peoria. Shadid died of natural causes. He was 88.
Shadid was born to Lebanese immigrants. He became a City of Peoria police officer in 1953. He was elected Peoria County sheriff 1976.
Shadid was appointed to the Illinois State Senate in 1993 to replace Richard Luft of Pekin, who was appointed to a statewide position. Shadid retired in 2006 and was replaced by current Illinois State Senator Dave Koehler.
The Peoria County Jail was officially named the George P. Shadid Law Enforcement Center in 2014.
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Prior to Scooter Gennett's outburst, the Cincinnati Reds' single game home run record was a tie between two active players. Former Red Drew Stubbs and current Reds' first baseman Joey Votto each had a three home run game for the Reds.
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Bears linebacker Danny Trevathan‘s illegal hit that drew a one-game suspension was the most talked-about penalty of last week’s Packers-Bears game, but it wasn’t the only hit that drew the NFL’s ire.
Packers defensive back Ha Ha Clinton-Dix has been fined $24,309 for a hit on Bears receiver Josh Bellamy during the same game.
Although Clinton-Dix led with his shoulder on the play, the officials flagged him for directing his hit at Bellamy’s head/neck area. The league office apparently agreed with the officials.
Clinton-Dix said this week that he didn’t think he did anything wrong and would appeal a fine.
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WASHINGTON — (WMAL) According to reporters with the NFL Network, Washington Redskins offensive coordinator Sean McVay will interview with the Los Angeles Rams.
The Rams, who ended their season with a record of 4-11, fired Jeff Fisher based on performance-related issues. The special teams coordinator, John Fassel, stepped in as an interim coach for the teams final three games.
Redskins OC Sean McVay will interview with the Rams this week, source says. — Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) January 2, 2017
McVay is 30. Eventually a team is going to take a shot on him before others are ready to do so. That could pay off. — Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) January 2, 2017
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BRONX, NY (WWAY) — Former UNCW standout pitcher Evan Phillips made his major league debut this evening for the Atlanta Braves against the New York Yankees.
The Braves trailed by three in the sixth when Phillips took the mound. He pitched 2.1 innings, only struck out one and gave up a 2-run home run to Giancarlo Stanton.
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Phillips and the Braves fell to New York 8-5.
The Clayton native pitched for UNCW from 2012-2015.
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A man was arrested yesterday for child endangerment after Boardman police received a call about a young boy left inside of a running car. Shawn Hamlett Jr., of Youngstown, was inside the Gabriel Brothers on Youngstown-Poland Road when found by police. Hamlett said he left the two-year-old in the car because he was returning an item, something he said would only take five minutes. The caller who reported the incident to Boardman police said they watched the child sit in the car for ...
The next audit of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) was completed the day before in Kyrgyzstan . The Ministry of Transport and Roads assessed it as successful. State Secretary of the Ministry Ermek Mamyrkaliyev said today at a meeting of the parliamentary committee on economic and fiscal policy.
According to him, ICAO specialists checked the Manas Airport , the country’s airlines and the Civil Aviation Agency. The experts’ conclusions turned out to be more positive than in previous years.
«The last two audits were complicated. There have been many criticisms and comments. I can say that yesterday we underwent the audit successfully. Yes, there are comments, but in general the work is going well. I think, as we agreed with the director of ICAO, in 2018 all remarks will be corrected. We hope that at the end of 2018-2019 Kyrgyzstan will withdraw from the black list,» Ermek Mamyrkaliyev said.
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (WDTN) – Local military men and women honored a part of the Wright Brothers’ flying field Friday morning.
McCook Field is celebrating its 100 anniversary and is officially named “The Cradle of Aviation” at the Friday afternoon ceremony.
The field was operated by the U.S. Signal Corps Avation but the land was too small and officials closed it and moved the field to the 4,520 acres near Huffman Prairie.
Lt. Gen. Robert McMurry, commander of Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Nan Whaley, Mayor of Dayton and Maj. Gen. William Cooley, commander of the Air Force Research Laboratory spoke at the ceremony and there was a presentation of the “The Cradle of Aviation” plaque.
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A family were left baffled by a mystery creature they spotted during a fishing trip.
Fethi Ada and his family were wetting a line while fishing on the Hawkesbury River in Patonga, NSW, when they saw the creature in the water.
Mr Ada said he quickly got back inside his boat when the animal began to flap around.
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A family were left baffled by a mystery creature they spotted during a fishing trip
The 65-year-old told 7News that the creature appeared human, but he guessed that it's actually a seal.
'It looked human the way it lifted its head up,' he said.
'My brother threw some bait in and then it just got scared off.'
Fethi Ada and his family were wetting a line while fishing on the Hawkesbury River in Patonga, NSW, when they saw the creature in the water
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“He was never Johnny Depp, he was always Jack Sparrow,” one hospital employee said.
A man who had been wanted in connection with a 1995 kidnapping of a 9-year-old girl in the Bay Area was arrested, officials announced.
Kevin Lin, 68, allegedly kidnapped the girl on Dec. 11, 1995 as she left an elementary school in Hillsborough, a town in San Mateo County, according to the San Jose Mercury News.
The girl was held captive for nine hours by two men before they realized her wealthy parents were in Taiwan. She was released near the San Francisco airport, according to the Mercury News.
One of the men was arrested in 1997 and convicted for the crime, the newspaper reported.
Investigators got word that Lin was applying for a visa using his real name at the Wilshire Federal Building in Los Angeles and he was arrested on Dec. 8, Hillsborough Police Capt. Doug Davis told KTLA.
Lin was held in L.A. County jail for one night and then flown to San Francisco, Davis said.
He is being held on $5 million bail.
KTLA’s Meghan McMonigle contributed to this story.
CHIP RIP: Rhys Coppins, 30, pleaded guilty in Bundaberg Magistrates Court to stealing two packets of chips at BP Airport.
A THIEF who grabbed packets of chips when leaving a Bundaberg servo denied it was him until he was shown CCTV footage, admitting "I'm wearing the same jumper”.
Rhys Coppins, 30, pleaded guilty in Bundaberg Magistrates Court to stealing two packets of chips at BP Airport on June 16; drink driving on May 24; driving unlicensed; and two counts of failing to attend court.
Coppins went into the servo at 5am and paid for a sandwich and cigarettes but grabbed the packets of chips as he left. Staff confronted him and retrieved the chips.
Coppins was also caught drink driving with an alcohol reading of 0.153.
The court heard he was an alcoholic with health issues but was making serious efforts to abstain.
Coppins was sentenced to seven months jail for the driving and was immediately released to parole. He was disqualified from driving for 12 months.
A soldier has died and three others injured following an incident during a training exercise in Castlemartin Ranges, Pembrokeshire.
The Ministry of Defence said the Royal Tank Regiment soldier was killed during an exercise involving a tank at the live firing range in Wales on 14 June.
The Minister for People and Veterans, Tobias Ellwood, said: "It is with deep sadness that I can confirm the death of a soldier from the Royal Tank Regiment who died as a result of injuries sustained in an incident at Castlemartin Ranges.
"His next of kin were by his bedside and we will be respecting their privacy before further details are released.
"Three other soldiers have also been wounded and our thoughts remain with the friends and families of all those involved.
"The safety of our personnel is our absolute priority and a full investigation is underway to understand the details of this tragic incident."
Castlemartin is one of the few UK Army ranges where tanks take part in live firing exercises.
People march for the Coalition of Graduate Employees rally for the union election Tuesday, April 10, 2018, outside of Old Main. Phoebe Sheehan Centre Daily Times, file
There is no more time for dabbling or giving a fair crack to everyone. This Lions tour has become very serious and is in urgent need of an uplift following the defeat by the Highlanders in Dunedin on Tuesday.
It is not quite a confirmed shadow test team with Johnny Sexton starting at fly-half ahead of Owen Farrell on the bench. That may well be as Gatland sees the pecking order but, if so, it is a major surprise.
That will become clearer at a later media conference. It is inconceivable that Farrell will not be running down the tunnel to start at Eden Park against the All Blacks. He is one of the Lions’ few go-to men, offering direction, toughness as well as proven goal-kicking under pressure.
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The city of Kahoka has continued its efforts to eliminate eyesores from its neighborhoods.
Alderman Larry Young said on Friday that the city has already demolished between 60 and 70 buildings by way of a Missouri grant.
Mayor Jerry Webber said the city will be able to demolish 7 additional buildings because of money saved from the project.
Kahoka resident Roseann Sturms said she's noticed the speedy results, and she's happy to see the progress.
"I think they're doing it real efficiently." Sturms said. "Like when they tore these down over here, they came in, did it, it was done, and when I drove by the next day it was flattened and everything was gone."
Alderman Young also added that if you live in Kahoka and are interested in having one of your buildings demolished, you can apply at City Hall.
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Outlaws by all accounts are people who live outside of the law. The duality of the word works on many levels, wavering between good and evil and finding a balance between the two. Outlaws may be working for what is right while it may be considered against the law or outside social norms. About Po' Boy Art Collective:Po’ Boy Art Collective is a newly founded group based in Lexington, Kentucky consisting of Todd Herzberg, Colleen Newcomb, and The Art of David Kenton Kring. The group began in August of 2015 by curating the exhibition One Up at the Bread Box Studio Artists. The next fall, they curated the exhibition CULT at the The Parachute Factory. Their shows have allowed artists to break away from their everyday routine and create something that may not normally fit in their portfolio of work.
Duck Washington's original play, in case you couldn't tell by the title, doesn't pull any punches. Based in part on his own experiences growing up biracial, Caucasian-Aggressive Pandas and Other Mulatto Tales uses humor to examine race, racism, and otherness in a discussion-facilitating setting. The play runs from Jun 8-24 at the Bloomington Center for the Arts; a pay-what-you-can performance takes place on June 11. Duck and the cast will stay for a post-play discussion each night.
Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi has filed a N500million suit against former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode and Governor Ayodele Fayose’s media aide, Lere Olayinka. The two men accused Amaechi of being the owner of the $43million, which operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), discovered in a Lagos apartment last week. In separate […]
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This May 2013 file photo shows the AFL-CIO protesting proposed Right to Work Legislation on the South East corner of the Statehouse in Columbus, Ohio. A handful of states in the Midwest now surrounded by neighbors with so-called right-to-work laws are facing new efforts aimed at changing their labor laws. In Ohio, a pair of Republican lawmakers wants to put the issue before voters in two years. Missouri's new right-to-work law will go to a statewide referendum in November. (Tom Dodge, The Columbus Dispatch via AP, File)
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March 19 (Reuters) - Integrated Media Technology Ltd :
* UNIT ‍ENTERED INTO 2 SALE DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENTS WITH TWO INDEPENDENT CUSTOMERS WITH TOTAL CONTRACT VALUE OF $14.8 MILLION​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Demographics are destiny. We grew up in the world and mind of the baby-boomers simply because there were so many of them. They were the biggest, easiest, most free-spending market the planet had ever known. What they wanted filled the shelves and what fills the shelves is our history. They wanted to dance so we had rock ‘n’ roll. They wanted to open their minds so we had LSD. They did not want to go to war so that was it for the draft. We will grow old in the world and mind of the millennials because there are even more of them. Because they don’t know what they want, the culture will be scrambled and the screens a never-ending scroll. They are not literally the children of the baby-boomers but might as well be—because here you have two vast generations, linking arms over our heads, akin in the certainty that what they want they will have, and that what they have is right and good.
BEAUMONT (AP) – A Southeast Texas man accused of planting two explosive devices in Beaumont worked part time at a home improvement store where investigators say some of the materials were bought. Jonathan Matthew Torres of Beaumont made an initial federal court appearance Tuesday. He’s held without bond pending a detention hearing Thursday, a week after being arrested on charges of using an explosive to cause property damage, possession of an unregistered destructive device and mailing a threatening communication. An affidavit says a device discovered April 26 inside a mailbox near a Starbucks never exploded. No one was hurt when another device exploded May 10 outside an Episcopal church. Authorities said they found screws and other device components at the suspect’s home and linked some items to a Home Depot where Torres worked.
CAIRO (AP) — Egypt has put on display ancient artifacts recently retrieved from Italy after they were confiscated by the Italian police months ago.
Sabah Abdel-Razek, the general director of the Egyptian Museum, told The Associated Press on Wednesday that the artifacts include five burial masks, 11 vessels, 151 small statutes and over 20,000 coins from different eras.
Egyptian authorities have said the artifacts were likely excavated and smuggled out of the country in secret, as no museum has records of them.
Egypt says it has retrieved around 1,000 artifacts from 10 different countries over the past two years.
A man has reportedly committed suicide after hacking to death his 6-month-old child and injuring three others including his wife, her mother and father in brutal attack carried out using a cleaver in Bingiriya.
The man is suspected to have committed suicide by biting down on a ‘Hakka Patas’ – a crude home-made explosive used for killing wild elephants- as part of his body from the neck upwards is missing.
CBeebies has said it will not broadcast two pre-recorded episodes of Bedtime Stories which feature Josh Homme, the musician who kicked a female photographer in the head.
A spokesperson for the BBC channel told the Telegraph that programmes featuring the Queens of the Stone Age singer will not be shown on CBeebies "until the matter is resolved."
He had recorded three Bedtime Stories in one go, one of which has been broadcast.
The other two will not be shown on the channel for the forseeable future.
The spokesperson said: "we won’t broadcast any new material or re-broadcast his previous story."
Other high-profile celebrities who have appeared on Bedtime Stories include Dolly Parton, Chris Evans, Tom Hardy and David Hasselhoff.
Mr Homme has apologised after kicking Chelsea Lauren, who was treated at hospital after Homme kicked her camera when she was in the photographer's pit at the LA Forum on Saturday.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored and was then sent off as Real Madrid beat Barcelona 3-1 in the Spanish Super Cup first leg.
Gerard Pique slid Marcelo’s cross into his own net before Lionel Messi levelled with a penalty.
Ronaldo, who was a substitute, restored Real’s lead when he ran from halfway before smashing an effort home.
He was booked for taking off his shirt to celebrate and shown a second yellow shortly after for a dive – before Marco Asensio scored Real’s excellent third.
Ronaldo felt he should have had a penalty when he went down under pressure from Samuel Umtiti, and appeared to shove the referee in the back after he was shown the red card.
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More than two weeks after Denishar Woods' family were told she was brain dead - the 11-year-old was placed in a wheelchair for the first time.
April 3 Five Prime Therapeutics Inc:
* Five Prime Therapeutics Inc says presents preclinical research data on csf-1r and pd-1 blockade
* Five Prime -results show that, when added to pd-1/pd-l1 blockade, surrogate antibody for fpa008 can significantly enhance anti-tumor efficacy Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Young Democrats will meet in Indianapolis in 2019
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A national organization of Democrats will meet next summer in Indianapolis.
The Young Democrats of America hasn't gathered in Indiana in more than 25 years. More than 900 people are expected to attend in mid-July 2019.
Indiana has only one Democrat in a statewide office, U.S. Sen. Joe Donnelly, but Indiana Young Democrats says it has 200 members and 24 county organizations.
State Democratic Party chairman John Zody says the party is focused on recruiting the next generation of political activists.
The Young Democrats of America has more than 150,000 members in 48 states and U.S. territories.
Newly released records show the state suspended a Wichita group boarding home’s license after a federal agency said it suspected the foster care children living there had been sexually and physically abused.
The Wichita Eagle reports that the Kansas Department of Children of Families released records last week about a girl’s removal in November from Carla’s Youth Residential Center in response to a records request. The emergency suspension order that led to the girls’ removal said failures at the center created a situation that put children “at risk of on-going physical and emotional harm.” The order also said that federal officials believe the residents “are not in a safe living environment.”
The Eagle sought the records after the center asked for a Sedgwick County judge to review the suspension decision.
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The Patriots are ready for their date with destiny on Super Bowl Sunday. ABC6 Sports Director Nick Coit is joined by reporters Ian Steele and Kainani Stevens show us how the Pats are getting ready for their 8th Super Bowl under Bill Brady and Bill Belichick.
The Alzhemier's Association is inviting Augusta residents to join the fight against Alzheimer's by participating in the Walk to End Alzheimer's.
The walk will take place on November 4 at the Columbia County Amphitheater in Evans.
Participants will complete a two-mile walk and learn about the disease, advocacy opportunities and clinical study programs.
"Looking forward to seeing our great community come together for the walk to end Alzheimer's”, said Margaret Atchison, co-chair, Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Augusta in a release. “I like many others cared for and lost my mom to this horrific disease and am excited for you to join a team or create a team and be a huge part in helping find a cure."
More than 5 million Americans have Alzheimer's disease and it is the sixth-leading cause of death in the U.S.
Click here to sign up.
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April 6 Xtant Medical Holdings Inc
* Xtant Medical Holdings - On March 31, Bacterin International and Co, unit of co, entered twelfth amendment,waiver to amended restated credit deal
* Xtant Medical Holdings - Amendment further defers Bacterin S accrued interest payment date for quarter ended on Dec 31, 2016 until April 30, 2017
* Xtant Medical Holdings-Amendment modified minimum liquidity financial covenant of facility
* Xtant Medical Holdings - Amendment also defers Bacterin S accrued interest payment date for quarter ended on March 31, 2017 until April 30, 2017
* Xtant Medical Holdings- Amendment allowing co, units to maintain liquidity amount not less than $500,000 until June 30, 2017 Source text: [bit.ly/2oKdPXX] Further company coverage:
Michael Hasel, flute
Andreas Wittmann, oboe
Walter Seyfarth, clarinet
Fergus McWilliam, horn
Marion Reinhard, bassoon
The first permanently established wind quintet in the famous orchestra’s rich tradition of chamber music, the Berlin Philharmonic Wind Quintet was founded in 1988 during the era of Berlin Philharmonic principal conductor Herbert von Karajan. The ensemble continues to astonish audiences worldwide with their range of expression, tonal spectrum, and conceptual unity. Indeed, many listeners and critics agree that the ensemble has succeeded in virtually redefining the sound of the classic wind quintet. On this, their final North American tour, the ensemble will perform works spanning the late 19th and 20th centuries from composers Reicha, Hindemith, Tomasi, and Taffanel.
Continuing his imperious form, Yuki Bhambri crushed Argentina's Renzo Olivo in straight sets to move into the final round of the ATP Miami Open qualifiers but Ramkumar Ramanathan was ousted from the high-profile tournament.
Yuki, who qualified for the Indian Wells Masters and went on to scalp World No 12 Lucas Puille, dispatched Olivo 6-4 6-1 in the opening round of the $7,972,535 hard court event.
Yuki next faces Sweden's Elias Ymer, ranked 133 and coached by Robin Soderling, the two-time French Open finalist.
However, Ramkumar fell in the first round, losing 6-7(4) 4-6 to American Michael Mmoh.
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The spinning top is an ancient game reinterpreted here by Armani using ebony, maple and enamel while keeping it fun and amusing. The colored spinning tops move on a square board where the shiny round concavity contrasts with the matte frame, all handmade in Italy. The price for the Armani/Casa “MOON” tabletop game is $2,010 and is available in both Armani Casa’s Los Angeles and New York showrooms.
The Cottonwood Community Garden had a surprise visit Tuesday from Cottonwood Mayor Tim Elinski and local business owner, community advocate and Tool frontman Maynard James Keenan, who is one of the sponsors for the community garden in Cottonwood. Elinski and Keenan came for a short tour of the garden and led a group discussion on the Cottonwood community. (Photos courtesy of Lauren Haggerty)
Community Action Duluth Looking for Tax Preparation Volunteers
Volunteers Will Be Trained Before Tax Prep Begins
DULUTH, Minn. – Community Action Duluth is looking for volunteers to help prepare returns this tax season.
Volunteers are from all walks of life and can be any age from college students to retirees.
Training will be provided to everyone.
The organization will begin preparing taxes on January 27th.
They say last year’s volunteers made a big difference in the community.
“They helped 1,400 people, individuals and families, prepare their tax returns and file them and those families recouped $2.66 million in refunds so that’s all money coming back into our community,” said Julia Cheng, the tax site program manager at Community Action Duluth.
There are two more volunteer orientations coming up. They are on Thursday, December 14th and Tuesday, January 2nd.
Cheng says she will provide training to volunteers outside of those times as well.
JERUSALEM, April 17 (Xinhua) -- Hundreds of Palestinians jailed in Israeli prisons launched Monday a hunger strike, demanding to improve their captivity conditions, in one of the largest protests in recent years. About 700 prisoners joined the protest, which was announced overnight between Sunday.... xinhuanet_en 11:43:00 AM CEST
MOGADISHU A suicide bomber blew himself up at a military training camp on the outskirts of Somalia's capital Mogadishu on Monday, police said.
"An armed suicide bomber with an explosive jacket entered the camp and blew up himself after firing at the soldiers," police officer Nur Hussein told Reuters.
(Reporting by Abdi Sheikh; Writing by Duncan Miriri; Editing by Louise Ireland)
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An elderly woman was taken to hospital after she was struck by a vehicle in Guelph.
Police say at 9:40 a.m. on Tuesday police were called to the area of Clair Road East and Gordon Street for a report of a pedestrian that had been hit by a vehicle.
An 82-year-old Guelph woman was treated for minor injuries.
Police have charged the 58-year-old man driving the car with failing to yield.
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The Chargers lost tight end Hunter Henry for the season when he tore his ACL during practice last week and it wasn’t long before people began wondering if that would open the door for Antonio Gates‘ return for another season.
Quarterback Philip Rivers has endorsed such an idea, but the team’s first move at tight end since Henry’s injury didn’t involve their longtime star.
The team announced on Wednesday that they have signed undrafted rookie tight end Austin Roberts. Roberts left UCLA after playing in 24 games and catching 35 passes for 500 yards and three touchdowns over the last three seasons.
Roberts joins Virgil Green, Braedon Bowman and Sean Culkin at tight end for the Chargers. Long snapper Anthony Kukwa was waived in a corresponding move.
It was another fantastic week of running for the Anster Haddies.
Saturday brought a hardy bunch of Haddies to Kirkcaldy parkrun in very chilly conditions.
The club’s times were Eric Anderson 19.48 (1st MV40), Jas Baille 21.09 (3rd MV55), Jazmin Hay 21.47 (1st FS25), Fiona Cruickshanks 23.30 (1st FS20), Bill Simpson 23.33 (2nd MV60), Jacqui McDonald 24.18 (2nd FV45).
Tich Shaw had a great run at East District Cross Country in Livingston 10k, 45.34.
Sunday saw Jazmin Hay and four legged friend Willow take part in Lochore Meadows 5k Cani-Cross which was a very technical challenging course in a time of 45.34.
Sunday was also a great training day for some brave Haddies in the scenic wintery Lomonds.
The Los Angeles Police Department said Tuesday it is investigating 52 complaints of misconduct filed by former patients of USC ’s longtime campus gynecologist as detectives launch a sweeping criminal probe into the scandal that has rocked the university.
LAPD detectives also made an appeal for other patients who feel mistreated to come forward, noting that thousands of students were examined by Dr. George Tyndall during his nearly 30-year career at USC. More than 410 people have contacted a university hotline about the physician since The Times revealed the allegations this month.
Tyndall’s “behavior and practices appear to go beyond the norms of the medical profession and gynecological examinations,” said Asst. Chief Beatrice Girmala. "We sincerely realize that victims may have difficulty recounting such details to investigators. We are empathetic and ready to listen."
HARRISTOWN, Ill. (WAND) - Crews were called to a structure fire in Harristown.
The fire broke out in the 6800 block of W. Hill Rd. and was fully involved when firefighters arrived.
Crews had to use over 800' of hose to pump water up to the fire.
They were assisted by Niantic, South Wheatland, & Warrensburg firefighters.
The cause of the fire has not yet been released.
After three seasons in the minor league USL, FC Cincinnati will join MLS in 2019. It will give the Queen City a representative in three of the five major American sports leagues. A history of Cincinnati’s major league teams. The Enquirer/Mike Nyerges
An eight-year-old girl was killed and at least five people injured when a driver rammed his car into a pizza restaurant in a small town east of Paris, French police say.
An official with the national gendarme service said the driver was arrested soon after the incident in the town of Sept-Sorts.
The official said it is unclear whether the act was deliberate.
French police are investigating the incident that left an eight-year-old girl dead in a Paris pizza restaurant
#Breaking One girl has died and at least five people are injured after a driver rammed into a pizza restaurant east of Paris — Press Association (@PA) August 14, 2017
An Algerian man drove his car into a group of French soldiers last week, and a truck attack in the French city of Nice left 86 people dead a little more than a year ago.
Several other countries have seen cars used as weapons in recent years.
RACINE, Wisc. - A Wisconsin man is accused of giving a nine-week-old infant vaping liquid.
The product is a mixture of chemicals used in e-cigarettes, which generally contains nicotine.
According to the criminal complaint, when police arrived on the scene, the infant was "foaming at the mouth" and appeared to be having a "seizure."
When asked what happened, 30-year-old Dustin Appenzeller, the father of the infant, said he gave the baby "a couple drops" of vaping liquid and appeared calm and unconcerned.
During the incident, Appenzeller said, he'd "done it before" and that "it was fine."
The infant was transported to the Children's Hospital of Wisconsin and treated.
Appenzeller faces a physical abuse to a child charge, which if convicted, carries a maximum sentence of six years in prison.
Bloomberg reports comments from the Chinese central bank (PBOC) researcher Ma, via the official Xinhua News Agency, citing that China’s new regulations on cash transactions and overseas transfers are not capital controls.
Ma Jun, chief economist of the central bank’s research bureau, noted, “It is not capital control at all.”
Ma’s comments came after the PBOC stepped-up efforts to curb money laundering and prevent terrorism financing on Friday.
May 3 Williams Companies Inc:
* Williams reports first-quarter 2017 financial results
* Qtrly earnings per share $0.45
* Williams companies inc qtrly adjusted income from continuing operations per share $0.14
* Williams Companies Inc - through first-quarter 2017, Williams has reduced its debt by $1.623 billion
* Williams Companies Inc - we expect to reduce Williams' parent-company debt by approximately $500 million for full-year 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
A Met Office spokesperson has revealed that Portsmouth will not be getting snow this week.
The south has been hit with rain, wind and sleet this morning but that will soon change, said the weather expert.
The spokesperson said: ‘Portsmouth will continue to see rain and some sleet throughout the morning, but that should clear up this afternoon. Temperatures will drop slightly tonight and tomorrow will be a nice, clear day with spots of sunshine.
‘The weather will stay cold throughout the week. More rain is expected from Thursday with a chance of more sleet but we do not expect any snow to fall in Portsmouth.’
A bipartisan group of state attorneys general is jointly investigating the marketing of prescription painkillers and the causes of widespread opioid addiction, according to people familiar with the matter, in another sign of growing pressure on the pharmaceutical industry.
The probe, which includes a majority of U.S. states, is expected to be publicly announced in the coming days, the people said. The investigation is focused on manufacturers of prescription painkillers, one of the people said, and, like other opioid...
VANCOUVER — The Canadian Press erroneously reported on Sunday, March 18, that it was believed there had been no fatalities from ammonia leaks in Canada before three men died in Fernie, B.C., in October 2017. In fact, there have been previous fatalities from ammonia leaks.
State Police have identified the person killed in a freak accident Friday morning at around 10:30 on the Pennsylvania Turnpike when debris that was kicked up from a tractor trailer flew over the concrete median and hit an s-u-v driven by 57 year old, Gregory Leiber of Langhorne.
State Police say Lieber was traveling on the eastbound lanes just after the mid-county interchange near Whitemarsh Township when the debris struck his vehicle. He died at the scene. State police are trying to identify the truck and locate the truck driver.
Mayor Ed Grimes delivered commendations and gave Certificates of Recognition to Danielle Quiroga and six middle school students from Jacobsen Middle School at the City Council meeting June 5. Danielle Quiroga was given her Certificate of Recognition for overcoming personal tragedy and helping other victims to do the same. Quiroga survived a stabbing attack at University of California at Merced on Nov. 4, 2015 and also was honored in Washington, D.C., with the Eva Murillo Unsung Hero Award.
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Oklahoma center Jamuni McNeace dunks during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas, Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, in Austin, Texas. Michael Thomas AP Photo
2 arrested after ditching suspected stolen car used in armed robbery
Two people were arrested after they fled police Sunday night when officers saw them in a suspected stolen car used in an armed robbery.
Officers saw the 2009 Toyota Prius in an alley about 11:15 p.m. in the 1800 block of West Washington, according to Chicago Police. The car had reportedly been stolen and was possibly used in an armed robbery.
When officers walked up to the car, one person got out and ran away while the other drove to the 1800 block of West Maypole, where he crashed into a fence before getting out and running away, police said.
After a chase, both males, whose ages weren’t immediately known, were taken into custody, police said. No one was injured.
In the mood for a melody, LIRR passengers sing 'Piano Man'
HUNTINGTON, N.Y. (AP) — A group of New York commuters got together around "9 o'clock on a Saturday" and sang a rendition of Billy Joel's famous ballad, "Piano Man."
A video posted on Twitter captured nearly everyone aboard the Long Island Railroad train bound for Huntington singing in unison to the song on May 19.
Professional tennis player Julia Elbaba — who posted the video — says she was on the train talking with a man who mentioned he was in a Billy Joel tribute band.
Elbaba says she sang a few bars with the man and soon, the whole car was singing.
The 23-year-old Oyster Bay resident said in her post on Twitter that she wished LIRR riders could always get along that well.
Keep up with what broadcast series are returning, canceled or have wrapped their run with THR's handy guide to the 2017-18 television season. As the five broadcast networks review their annual crop of more than 70 pilots ahead of May's upfront presentation to Madison Avenue buyers, executives must weigh in on whether or not to bring back perennial favorites and decide the fate of the numerous bubble shows that currently line their respective schedules.
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"I've done all of them and the only thing left to do is shave my head, which I'm really saving for a public breakdown," she said. "I'm down for that. I'm almost moments away from that, obviously' not to stir controversy."
On Twitter, Spears seemed to weigh in on the fracas while remaining on the high road: She shared a photo of a sunset captioned with a biblical passage: "Her mouth speaks from that which fills her heart, Luke 6:45." Read more here.
WILLEMSTAD - Kooyman has begun with the construction of a new Megastore with a drive-thru in Curaçao. This megastore comes at the Jan Noorduynweg. A part of the steel framework of the building is already there.
The builder is Remco Ruimtebouw of the Janssen de Jong Group. The new megastore will open late this year. The progress of the construction can be followed on the Facebook page of the construction company.
Antonio Cassano is ready to cheer on former club Roma in their Champions League semi-final against Liverpool, but admits that he does not see them being able to win the competition.
The maverick forward became the most expensive teenager in the world when he joined Roma from Bari in 2001 for €30 million, and spent five years at the Stadio Olimpico before moving on to Real Madrid.
With Roma set to contest for a place in the final against Liverpool, FantAntonio insisted he was backing the Giallorossi, but believed a potential final against one of Real Madrid and Bayern Munich would be a step too far.
“I’m keeping my fingers crossed for Roma in the Champions League, and I really hope they can win it,” the former AC Milan and Inter star told Sky Sport Italia.
“It will be difficult though, particularly once they reach the final. I can’t see beyond Real Madrid and Bayern.”
Cassano scored 52 goals in 161 appearances for Roma and lifted the Suppercoppa Italiana with the Lupi in 2001.
SAO PAULO, May 30 (Reuters) - The Brazilian unit of Italian utility Enel SpA on Wednesday presented the highest bid for shares of power grid operator Eletropaulo Metropolitana Eletricidade de Sao Paulo SA, according to an Eletropaulo filing.
Enel said it will pay 45.22 reais per share for Eletropaulo, beating a bid of 39.53 reais per share from Neoenergia SA , Brazil’s largest utility by customer base, which is controlled by Spain’s Iberdrola. (Reporting by Carolina Mandl Editing by Leslie Adler)
March 19 (Reuters) - Accrol Group Holdings Plc:
* ‍YEAR ENDING 30 APRIL 2018 RESULTS IMPACTED MATERIALLY BUT GROUP ON TRACK FOR FY19​
* ‍ADJUSTED EBITDA LOSS FOR YEAR ENDING 30 APRIL 2018 NOW EXPECTED TO BE IN REGION OF £5 MILLION​
* ‍NET DEBT AT 30 APRIL 2018 EXPECTED TO BE CIRCA £34 MILLION​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reuters.Briefs@thomsonreuters.com)
Nazare was thought to be tow-only for years. Now surfers are pinwheeling both arms for that behemoth of mountainous chocolate that rises from 16,000 feet below the ocean’s surface. Watch some on the most memorable rides from Praia do Norte last winter, on a jet-ski and without, with performances from Lucas Chumbo, Pedro Scooby, Tom Lowe, and Francisco Porcella, filmed and edited by Nuno Dias.
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U.S. Airmen from the 165th Airlift Wing (AW), Georgia Air National Guard, and the 136th AW, Texas Air National Guard, launch a 136th AW C-130H Hercules to Puerto Rico with equipment to aid in the Hurricane Maria relief and recovery efforts, Savannah, Ga., October 6, 2017. The 165th AW and the Air Dominance Center is serving as a hub and spoke operation for aircraft flying to and from Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands providing vital supplies and personnel needed for relief and recovery efforts. (U.S. Air National Guard video by Senior Master Sgt. Roger Parsons)
Indie record label merger creates a $1B powerhouse A pair of indie record companies just struck a deal to create a major player in the music industry — with a catalog that ranges from Daft Punk to “The...
Motown's Smokey Robinson inks licensing deal Smokey Robinson will certainly second this emotion. The Motown superstar will be going to a go-go after signing a deal with indie music publisher Primary Wave to exploit his name...
Election reform is coming to Canada — somewhere, somehow, and soon
It is going to happen, eventually. Some day, somewhere in this country, at some level of government, the monopoly will be broken, and the debate will have changed forever.
The monopoly to which I refer is the system by which we elect members of Parliament, the provincial legislatures, and city councils: single-member*, plurality-wins voting, or as it is popularly known, “first past the post.” And not only them — mayors, school boards, the works. Canada is one of the few countries that still uses first past the post, but it is the only one that only uses first past the post, universally and exclusively.
Ryan DeWit has joined the Idaho Dairymen’s Association to lead its Idaho Dairy Worker Training and Safety Program. The program is a joint effort between the Idaho Dairymen’s Association and Idaho Milk Processors Association.
DeWit grew up within the industry on his family dairies in Texas. He recently graduated from Texas Tech University with a master’s degree in agribusiness.
Suspect found across the street
(Elusive suspect arrested)…Calexico Police found the suspect late last week.
He was right under their nose. Police had been looking for 21-year-old Erik Camarillo for about three weeks. The Department received an anonymous tip late last week. They were informed the suspect was in Rockwood Park, right across the street from the police department. Officers surrounded the suspect and made the arrest. Camarillo was arrested on suspicion of robbing a local store, as well as having two arrest warrants. He was booked into County Jail.
Janet Ruby Clark passed away at age 79, on Thursday, April 19, 2018, in Tooele, Utah, where she had resided for the past several years. Jan was born Sept. 11, 1938, in Brigham City, Utah. Her parents were Ruby and Ed Foglesong. The family moved from Malad, Idaho, to Grantsville, Utah, where she met her first husband Reed Smith. Together they had three children. They later divorced.
Jan loved to crochet and do crafts. She adored her family and had a special place in her heart for all animals, especially her beloved dog, PJ, who had passed away.
Jan is survived by her children: Wayne (Bonny) Smith and Danny Smith; siblings, Wayne Johnston, Karen Ball, Marlene Udy and Earla Bryant.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Alice Millward and Roxie Anderson; and by her daughter (and best friend) Jade Marie Patrick.
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FARRELL, Pennsylvania – Samuel Jankovich passed away Sunday, March 18, 2018.
Samuel was born June 24, 1930.
Visitation will be held 4:00 – 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 21, 2018 and again on Thurday, March 22 from 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. at John Flynn Funeral Home & Crematory, 2630 East State Street, Hermitage, PA 16148.
Funeral Service will be at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, March 22, 2018 at St. George Serbian Orthodox Church, 65 South Keel Ridge Road in Hermitage.
Memorial donations may be made to St. George Serbian Orthodox Church.
A 19-year-old Gloucester woman died after she was injured in a car wreck on Christmas Day in King and Queen County, Virginia State Police reported.
Brianna N. Sulc died Thursday at Riverside Regional Medical Center in Newport News, according to state police.
At 3 p.m. Dec. 25, Sulc was driving a 1999 Honda Civic east on Route 14 when a 2004 Buick Rendezvous traveling west struck the Civic head-on at the intersection of Route 644, according to Virginia State Police. The Buick had crossed the center line after running off the right side of the road and re-entering the roadway, police said. Both vehicles overturned and both drivers were wearing their seat belts, police said.
The Buick's driver, 74-year-old Peggy K. Didlake of West Point, was charged with reckless driving, state police said. Fatigue was a factor and Didlake was treated at a nearby hospital for minor injuries, police said.
In her first ever magazine interview, Janhvi Kapoor has revealed as to why her mom Sridevi never wanted her to enter the film industry. Janhvi, who turned cover girl for Vogue India's June issue, was interviewed by filmmaker and mentor Karan Johar who is launching her in Bollywood with 'Dhadak'. The 21-year-old told KJo that Sridevi thought she wasn't thick-skinned enough to survive in movies.
Simonetta Barth, a 28-year Montreal police veteran whose career has spanned street patrols to bringing the department’s operations online has been named deputy director, chief of operations — a posting that essentially makes her second in command of the force.
Montreal police announced Wednesday that Barth, who has been a manager within the department since 2004, will assume her duties Sept. 11, and in doing so become the first woman in the department’s history to attain the rank of deputy director.
Barth was most recently in the public eye in 2013, when as head of the force’s internal communications section, she oversaw a program that allowed citizens to file police reports online rather than in person at their local station.
She also commanded Station 26, which serves Côtes-des-Neiges West, a precinct she became acquainted with as a patrol officer after joining the force in 1989.
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Washington cornerback Josh Norman‘s rib injury will cost him four weeks.
Norman wrote on Twitter today that he’ll be free to return in four weeks. With Washington on its bye this week, that would mean Norman would miss three games, against the 49ers, Eagles and Cowboys.
Norman started all 16 games last year, his first season in Washington, and has started all four games this year. But he left Monday nights game with the Chiefs with a rib injury that has been described as significant enough that it also affected his lung.
Washington’s defense is off to a very good start this year, but losing Norman is a big blow.
Almost one third of students drop out of college because of stress, according to the Union of Students in Ireland.
The body said that 61% of students experience burn-out while attending third-level education.
They have distributed 20,000 Support Cards giving contact details for suicide and self-harm prevention services.
With Christmas exams on the horizon for many students, the USI is urging stressed out students to look for support.
COBLESKILL, N.Y. (NEWS10) – Police responded to a tractor trailer crash on I-88, east of exit 22 in Cobleskill.
Police say the truck landed on its side in the median.
The truck was hauling meat products but did not spill during the crash.
The driver, from out of state, was not injured and was transported to a local hospital for evaluation.
The investigation is ongoing.
Salton City Man Dies in Traffic Accident
a 67-year old Salton City man was killed Friday night when his pick up truck crashed.
The accident occurred Friday evening on Interstate 8 near Boulevard. The man was driving eastbound on the freeway when his pick up truck and trailer went off the road and down an embankment and overturned. The driver was declared dead at the scene. The accident remains under investigation.
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump has been holding question-and-answer sessions with his lawyer Rudy Giuliani ahead of a sit-down with the special investigator in the Russia meddling probe, media said.
"Rudy Giuliani tells me he is doing question and answer prep sessions regarding special counsel probe with the president in the evenings this week," NBC News’ Kelly O’Donnell tweeted Wednesday.
She said the preparation was being conducted in person and over the phone to identify information protected by lawyer-client privilege that Trump should or should not disclose to Special Counsel Robert Mueller.
Giuliani said earlier this week that no decision had been made on a Trump interview, which is expected to shed light on claims of his campaign's collusion with Moscow during the 2016 presidential election.
Giuliani also said earlier that the Mueller's probe is not going to lead to an indictment against the sitting US president, saying that "they acknowledged" this fact "after some battling".
Tech Sgt. Ronald Gowen, a logistician assigned to the 387th Air Expeditionary Squadron, guides a mine-resistant ambush-protected vehicle into the cargo area of a C-17 Globemaster III at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia Nov. 4, 2016. Gowen leads a small Quick Response Team comprised of five specialized aerial port personnel to provide rapid response in support of various requirements around the region.
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Sam Hunt will be a married man Saturday after he ties the knot with fiancee Hannah Lee Fowler in his Georgia hometown ... TMZ has learned. Sources involved in the wedding tell us ... the ceremony will go down in Cedartown, Georgia and it will be a small affair -- close family and friends only.
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Wed, Jun 14: In the wake of the deadly London tower fire, Ted Chernecki talked to the experts on how safe B.C. towers are when it comes to fires.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Blake Griffin had 26 points, nine rebounds and seven assists and the Detroit Pistons pulled away in the third quarter to beat the Sacramento Kings 106-90 on Monday night.
Ish Smith had 18 points, Reggie Bullock added 17 and Anthony Tolliver scored 12 points behind three 3-pointers — one of three Pistons with a trio of 3s. Andre Drummond had just four points but pulled down 16 rebounds to help Detroit end its three-game losing streak.
The Pistons won on the road for only the 10th time this season.
On a night when the Kings' Vince Carter had seven points to move past Patrick Ewing into 22nd place on the NBA's career scoring list, Griffin led Detroit to the lopsided win with another in a string of big games this month.
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A big thank you to the wonderful support shown in the past three weeks to our plea for food donations. So many organizations and individuals quickly stepped up to help. We had a large food and monetary drive sponsored jointly by MV Insurance and MV Seacoast Properties. We had a number of deliveries from houses of worship. We’ve been called by folks who are now planning a food drive. A number of individuals brought in food in large (140 boxes of cereal) and smaller quantities. It is great to see the new banner on the porch of MV Chamber of Commerce. Finally, much gratitude for all the donations by check and online at islandfoodpantry.org. Each one — large and small — is so appreciated. You all enable us to help those in need.
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All lanes have reopened on Interstate 26 after a collision with an overturned vehicle blocked traffic in the westbound lanes, according to troopers with the South Carolina Highway Patrol.
The collision happened at about 4:45 p.m. Saturday afternoon on I-26 westbound between Piney Grove Road and Harbison Boulevard. It involved three cars and one of the cars overturned.
Troopers have not released if anyone has been injured yet.
Stay with WIS as we continue to bring the latest in this developing story.
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Duke lacrosse player David Evans , 23 years old, proclaims his innocence after being indicted on sexual-assault charges on May 15, 2006, in Durham, North Carolina. After work one day in January 2007, Scott McConnell left his office at the magazine The American Conservative in Arlington, Virginia, and walked to a nearby Thai restaurant that was hosting a panel discussion about the Duke lacrosse scandal.
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Check out the bikes, gear, parts and other goodies from the pits in Switzerland...along with a chunk of racing action in this edition of Pit Bits.
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A boil order was issued Monday afternoon for some Clayton, Illinois, residents, according to city officials.
Officials stated the boil order was for the following areas:
Marion St. from Augusta Road to Adams St.
North Franklin St. from North St. to Maine St.
North Jefferson St. From North St. to Maine St.
West Maine St. from Adams St. to Highway 24
Officials said the boil order was caused by the repair of a water line. They said it would last until Wednesday at 12 p.m.
Police in an Atlanta suburb are seeking a man they say engaged in a sex act with a dog while working as a landscaper. Gwinnett County police Cpl.
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Attorney general: Veterans' charity was scam, raffle a fake
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Authorities say a New York charity that claimed to be raising money for disabled veterans sold tickets for a raffle that never happened.
New York Attorney General Barbara Underwood said Tuesday that the founder of the Wounded Warriors Foundation of Orange County has agreed to pay restitution and $250 in civil penalties. The organization must either dissolve or properly register as a charity.
The group sold $4,200 worth of raffle tickets and said the winner would receive a new car. But investigators say the raffle didn't happen and none of the proceeds went to veterans.
Messages left with the organization weren't immediately returned Tuesday. On its website the group says it didn't sell enough tickets to hold the raffle.
The organization is not affiliated with the Wounded Warrior Project.
According to the Georgia Department of Corrections, an inmate died Friday morning and officials suspect it was a homicide.
GDC posted on its website that Benjamin Snyder was pronounced dead just after 10 a.m. on Friday at the Valdosta State Prison.
The site states that agents have reason to believe Snyder died as a result of injuries he received during a fight with another inmate.
Snyder was sentenced in 2013 in Richmond County for terroristic threats.
Agents with the GDC Office of Professional Standards are handling the investigation into Snyder's death.
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LONDON (AP) — British police say couple who are critically ill were exposed to Russian nerve agent Novichok.
The Chinese firms have reportedly signed the pact in Hong Kong today
Just days after it was reported that House of Fraser has brought in advisers and was considering store closures, it is now said that the struggling retailer is in talks with the Chinese owner of Hamleys to sell a majority stake.
The Chinese firms have reportedly signed the pact in Hong Kong today with an official announcement due later in the day.
According to media reports, shoe retailer C Banner International Holdings has signed a memorandum of understanding with HoF’s owner Sanpower-controlled Nanjing Xinjiekou.
House of Fraser has 59 stores and 6,000 staff.
With the total solar eclipse just one week away, Dr. Jennifer Ashton shares how to shop for the right protective eyewear for viewing the solar eclipse.
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Crystal Branstner, born Sept. 6, 1986, died on Aug. 5, 2017, in Brighton, Colo., as a result of a motor vehicle collision.
Cremation has taken place. Celebration of Life will be held at Craig Branstner’s home, 1824 Sunset Circle, Milliken, Colo., Friday, Aug. 11, at 3 p.m.
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Rochester Civic Theatre's next Women on Wednesdays event will focus on what it's like growing up Muslim in Rochester. "Growing up Muslim in Rochester" will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Feb. 22 at the theater.
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TUSTIN, Calif. — Robert L. McKay, who designed the first Taco Bell restaurant and with founder Glenn Bell turned it from a quirky food stand into a fast-food empire, has died. He was 86.
His son, Rob McKay, says McKay died last week from cancer.
Bell opened his first Taco Bell in Downey, California in 1962, selling hard-shell tacos and other Mexican-inspired fast food.
McKay was an architect and designed the Spanish-style arched and tiled building that became the chain’s signature look.
McKay eventually became president of Taco Bell, which had some 900 restaurants when it was sold to PepsiCo in 1978.
He went on to finance other businesses that invested in technology, consumer products, real estate and banking.
BRUSSELS May 3 The head of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker said on Wednesday he has noted that British Prime Minister Theresa May was a "tough lady" but that he respected her and liked her as a person.
Juncker was asked by reporters to comment on remarks by May on Tuesday that she had been described by one of her colleagues "as a bloody difficult woman" and that Juncker would be the next person to find that out in the course of Brexit negotiations.
"I deeply respect the British prime minister, I like her as a person. I have noted that she is a tough lady, so this is not for the future, this is a real-time description," Juncker told reporters.
He also said talk of Britain walking out of negotiations on Britain leaving the EU was wrong.
"I think that (British Brexit minister) David Davies was not right when he was threatening that he would be ready to go out. My experience in politics always was that those who go out have to come back," he said. (Reporting By Jan Strupczewski)
Former WDBJ7 anchor Chris Hurst says life in the newsroom just wasn’t the same after his girlfriend was fatally shot, and that is a big reason he decided to leave there to run for the House of Delegates. WFIR’s Lillian Boyd has the story
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SALT LAKE CITY — The tourism hotspot Moab has announced it has committed to move to 100 percent renewable electricity to power its energy needs by 2032.
The City of Moab has an announcement scheduled Wednesday, where it will unveil a solar panel installation on top of city hall. City leaders also plan to detail their renewable electricity ambitions.
A statement by the city in advance of the announcement said Moab had recently obtained a grant through Rocky Mountain Power for its renewable energy project.
Moab, consistently one of the state’s top tourism destinations, is home to Arches and Canyonlands national parks. The city joins Salt Lake City in pushing for renewable energy as a primary means of power as well as cutting down on pollution.
Every time M.A.C drops a new collaboration, the beauty world buzzes. Whether inspired by a music icon like Selena Quintanilla, or teaming up with another brand like Puma, the brand keeps makeup lovers on their toes. Sometimes, those limited-edition collections are so coveted that they immediately sell out. Other times, we're so lucky as to have a few stragglers from major collaborations still up for grabs. Over on M.A.C's sneaky sale page (it's labeled "Goodbyes"), we spotted some discounted goods from past collaborations with Nicki Minaj, Chromat, Patrick Starrr, and Jade Jagger. Once these lipsticks go, they're gone forever, so act fast.
Five people, including the head of Michigan's health department, were charged Wednesday with involuntary manslaughter in an investigation of Flint's lead-contaminated water, all blamed in the death of an 85-year-old man who contracted Legionnaires' disease. Health and Human Services Director Nick Lyon became the highest ranking member of Gov. Rick Snyder 's administration to be snagged in the state criminal investigation of how Flint's water system became poisoned after officials tapped the Flint River in 2014.
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Canada's Fairfax Africa Investments Proprietary Ltd will not proceed with a plan to buy 23 per cent of cement producer PPC for 2 billion rand ($188.36-million), the South African company said on Monday.
Last month PPC's board said it had advised Fairfax that it would not be recommending the Canadian company's partial offer to shareholders.
"On 8 December 2017, the Independent Board received Fairfax's formal notification that it will not proceed with the partial offer and that, accordingly, the Fairfax partial offer circular will not be posted to PPC shareholders," PPC said in a statement.
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The Takeover Regulation Panel had granted Fairfax an extension to post its partial offer circular until Dec. 12.
Fairfax offered to buy 23 per cent of PPC in September for 5.75 rand per share, or 2 billion rand, on condition that it was approved by shareholders in order to allow a merger with South African rival cement maker AfriSam.
Alabama Christian graduate Chandler Taylor, who just finished his sophomore season at Alabama, went to the Minnesota Twins in the pro draft Wednesday.
The Twins grabbed the outfielder in the 27th round with the 796th overall pick.
Taylor was draft-eligible as a sophomore because he is 21 years old.
Taylor hit .282 with 16 home runs this season for the Crimson Tide. He had 34 RBIs and scored 39 times in 54 games.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KARK) — Kroger has announced plans to phase out selling magazines that feature assault rifles.
The move is part of a tightening of its policies in the wake of the Parkland mass shooting and growing national anger over gun violence.
The Cincinnati-based supermarket retailer chain didn’t name specific titles.
According to a spokesperson, the company regularly reviews its assortment of periodicals and makes merchandising decisions based on customer preferences.
A few weeks ago Kroger decided to raise the minimum age to buy guns from its Fred Meyer chain from 18 to 21.
That decision came after the Parkland, Fla. school shooting that killed 17 and wounded 14 more.
The 46-year-old - who failed to say where she was in the sizzling upload - stripped topless to give fans a glimpse of her pert posterior in a pair of bright blue string bikini bottoms and not much else.
Posing with her back towards the camera, Amanda could be seen reading with her back to the camera while soaking up the sun in a luxurious garden, gazing towards the pool and perching on a towel on the stone flooring.
The Britain’s Got Talent favourite covered her blonde locks with a large sun hat and she looked content as she crossed her legs and looked firmly at the pages in front of the crystal blue water.
Amanda captioned the stunning photo: “Same place, different #bikini #familytime #relaxing #reading #mamatime #summer.”
CBJ — Enbridge Inc. has agree to sell a sizable amount of its Canadian natural gas gathering and processing business in B.C. and Alberta to Brookfield Infrastructure and its partners for more than $4.3 billion.
The assets being transferred include 19 natural gas processing plants and liquids handling facilities, with a total operating capacity of 3.3 billion cubic feet per day and 3,550 kilometres of natural gas gathering pipelines.
Enbridge has been selling non-core assets in an effort to reduce debt.
With $7.5 billion in deals announced this year the company has more than doubled its initial target of $3 billion according to CEO Al Monaco.
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Angel Commodities' report on Gold
On Monday, spot gold prices declined marginally by 0.07 percent to close at $1284.3 per ounce losing steam as U.S. Treasury yields turned higher and the dollar came off its lows, after rising geopolitical tensions over North Korea spurred earlier safe-haven buying in bullion.
Outlook
We expect gold prices to trade lower today on account of profit booking at higher levels after a a recent rally, while geo-political tensions will result in higher gold prices in the near term. On the MCX, gold prices are expected to trade lower today, international markets are trading lower by 0.1 percent to close at $1283 per ounce.
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March 28 Indian shares ended higher on Tuesday as losses in the previous session were seen as overdone, with sentiment also improving as Asian markets recovered after some of the anxiety about U.S. President Donald Trump's ability to push his agenda subsided.
OKLAHOMA CITY — Holiday travel will be less expensive on Oklahoma's highways than anywhere else in the nation, and Arkansas motorists won't pay much more.
AAA said Monday that the average price for a gallon of regular gasoline in Oklahoma is $2.19 — the lowest in the US. Gas prices in Arkansas are 3 cents higher at an average of $2.22 a gallon.
During the past week, the national average gas price dropped 2 cents to $2.46. AAA says drivers can expect pump prices to continue to drop heading into the holiday season as supply strengthens. AAA spokesperson Leslie Gamble says gasoline demand is expected to weaken throughout the winter.
A former New Media Director for the Peoples Democratic Party and Co-convener of Our Mumu Don Do group, Deji Adeyanju has accused President Muhammadu of bullying critics of his administration.
Adeyanju said this in reaction to the arrest of Senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye.
Melaye is currently in a hospital in Abuja , after resisting arrest and jumping off a police van.
Adeyanju in a series of tweets said Senator Shehu Sani may be next on the list to be arrested.
His tweet read “Bullying & intimidating every critic of government. Dino arrested. Shehu Sani may be next for murder or something.
“Anyone who’s not supporting the dullard of Daura’s 2nd term will be arrested with one form of allegation.
“This is the most hopeless government ever. Buhari Must Go.”
JOHN HANNA, AP Political Writer
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Big questions about taxes and spending will shape the Kansas Legislature’s work after its annual session opens Jan. 9.
But the biggest question might be how much GOP moderates work with conservatives and how often they seek deals with Democrats.
Lawmakers and Gov. Sam Brownback must close a projected shortfall of more than $345 million in the current budget and estimated gaps in funding for existing programs that total almost $1.1 billion through June 2019.
It’s not clear whether the Republican-controlled Legislature will increase taxes or pressure Brownback to rethink income tax cuts he championed in 2012 and 2013.
And with a Kansas Supreme Court ruling on education funding expected soon, lawmakers will face pressure to provide more money for public schools.
The Housemates spent time in the jacuzzi last night and had another session of kissing contest. Watch the video after the cut.
Weber State's Jeremy Senglin looks on after a workout with the Utah Jazz at the Zions Bank Basketball Center on Wednesday, June 14, 2017. Everybody wants to hear their name called, but it's not the breaking point or the end if you don't.
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In a couple of weeks, voting laws will change in Iowa.
Starting July 1, at all polling locations, you must show a photo I.D. like a driver's license, military I.D., or student I.D.
If you don't have it the Secretary of the State in Iowa will provide them for you.
Also, for absentee ballots, voters will only be able to send in their ballot 120 days before the election and the county auditor can now screen signatures to try and cut down on voter fraud.
Auditor Denise Fraise hopes this doesn't prevent people from heading to the polls.
"We will be going to a training in July to learn all the ins and outs of it," Fraise said. "We will be working with the secretary of state's office to make sure that this doesn't disenfranchise anybody."
These rules will not apply to the special election on June 27, which will decide the Fort Madison school district bond referendum.
MUMBAI, Feb 2 (Reuters) - The Reserve Bank of India is not in talks with the government currently to conduct open market purchases of government bonds, a source familiar with the central bank’s thinking said, denying a media report that the central bank might consider such steps to boost the debt market.
Earlier on Friday, financial news provider Newsrise cited a senior finance ministry official as saying that the RBI might purchase bonds through open market operations and secondary market trading to support New Delhi’s borrowing programme. (Reporting by Suvashree Dey Choudhury; Editing by Amrutha Gayathri)
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A Collingwood man is facing impaired driving charges after a OPP say a pedestrian was struck in the Blue mountains. Police were called to highway 26 and Timmons street around 10:30 Thursday night to reports of a pedestrian being hit and the suspect vehicle taking off. The victim was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Police eventually located the driver. A 28 year old man was arrested and is facing a list of charges.
Most of the Orleans Country high school sports teams wrapped up their regular seasons late last week.
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The Duchess of Cambridge gave birth to a boy on Monday — her third child with Prince William. The baby boy, whose name has yet to be announced, is fifth in line to the throne.
Prince William's brother, Prince Harry, will have to wait a bit longer now.
NBC News' interactive below takes a look at who’s who in the monarchy and the line of succession.
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OMAHA, Neb. (AP) A student's defense lawyer says hazing rituals at an Omaha fraternity share the blame for his attack on another student.
Twenty year old Christopher Wheeler is charged with second-degree assault and weapon use on a female Creighton University student in February 2017.
Steve Lefler, Wheeler's attorney, acknowledged that Wheeler slashed the woman's neck with a knife. Lefler is seeking to include testimony regarding Phi Kappa Psi fraternity's hazing practices to illustrate how hazing influenced his client's actions.
Prosecutors have objected to the hazing defense, citing state law that says intoxication isn't a defense for criminal conduct.
Lefler argues that intoxication can be a defense if the defendant didn't voluntarily get drunk.
Fraternity officials have denied any wrongdoing.
Wheeler is scheduled to go on trial in April.
Boston's Best Signature CocktailsHappy Hour doesn't have to be all about cheap well drinks and mass-produced cocktails. For those who want to spend the money but also take the time to savor a real work of art, there are many good and better bars that make unique, signature cocktails. Here are just five of Boston's best such signature cocktails, and where to find them.
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HOLLAND, Mich. (AP) — Former Republican Congressman Pete Hoekstra (HUK’-struh) is the new U.S. ambassador to the Netherlands.
White House spokeswoman Vanessa Morrone says Hoekstra was sworn in Monday afternoon by Vice President Mike Pence.
Hoekstra was confirmed last month by the U.S. Senate. He previously served as chair of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and was the ranking Republican on the Committee until 2011.
First elected to Congress in 1992, Hoekstra was born in the Netherlands and moved to the U.S. with his family when he was 3. He was an executive with Michigan-based office furniture maker Herman Miller and later ran unsuccessful campaigns for Michigan governor and U.S. Senate.
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President Donald Trump nominated Hoekstra for the ambassador post earlier this year.
The UFC has always done a solid job hyping event, maybe even going overboard with several of them.
But when the promotion puts together the extended video previews for pay-per-view and other events, they hit a home run almost every single time.
In the latest edition, UFC 213: Nunes vs. Shevchenko gets that treatment.
Check out interviews, past highlights and training camp footage of Amanda Nunes and Valentina Shevchenko, who meet for the bantamweight title, along with Yoel Romero and Robert Whittaker, who collide for the interim middleweight belt.
If you’ve been through the Clark and Lake “L” stop in the Loop since last weekend, you’ve surely noticed it looks a little different. Namely, there’s a giant ice cream bar in the lobby.
To celebrate the release of some new ice cream treats, Blue Bunny Ice Cream is in town and taking over the CTA stop to give away free samples of their new products: Load’d Sundaes, Mini Swirls and Bunny Snacks. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily from now until Saturday.
It’s an elaborate takeover, with a standard size bar, floor, wall and ceiling decorations as well as plenty of coolers, of course. The samples are available on a first come, first served basis. Just come through the Thompson Center side of the Clark and Lake station to scoop one.
Clark and Lake CTA Station, 124 W. Lake St.
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Minnie Sircar , a social work consultant, lives around three streets away from Grenfell Tower, in North Kensington.
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I guess we can assume that not much work will get done at workplaces across America this monday as an estimated 14 million people are expected to call out sick with some sort of post-Super Bowl illness.
A survey found that 13.9 million workers expect to have a “bad cough” or “stomach virus” or “the flu” on Monday. Folks have been researching the Big Game’s effect on the workforce for more than a decade and while numbers may fluctuate each year, one clear fact remains: #SuperSickMonday is often the biggest day in America for calling out of work.”
The survey also found that 25 percent of people believe the day after the Super Bowl should be a national holiday. I totally agree that it should! -Mitch-
The Jury in Douglas Garland’s triple-murder trial will receive their final instructions on Wednesday. Bindu Suri reports.
August 14, 2017, 6:55 PM | Fleetwood Mac, one of rock's most successful bands, took the stage for the first time 50 years ago this week. Founding member Mick Fleetwood is coming out with a new book that looks back at his early years in music. Anthony Mason reports.
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LOS ANGELES -- Weezer has released a cover of Toto's "Africa" after a teenage fan pressed the group for months on social media to record the song.
The teen, known as @weezerafrica, jokingly started lobbying the 1990s band on Twitter in December. The campaign gained followers.
Weezer released a cover of Toto's "Rosanna" on May 24. But the teen was not satisfied. The group rolled out "Africa" on Tuesday.
In a statement, Weezer drummer Pat Wilson called it "victory over culture." He said "The Weez inhabits the boundaries between multiple dimensions."
Toto guitarist Steve Lukather tweeted he was flattered with the "Rosanna" cover.
The teen has not immediately responded to a request for comment.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sony is revising its plan to make sanitized versions of R and PG-13 rated movies available for home viewing after directors like Judd Apatow and Seth Rogen publicly expressed their disapproval. Sony Pictures Home Entertainment President Man Jit Singh said Wednesday that they will only make the films available with the directors' approval.
Last week Sony unveiled their Clean Version initiative, which makes available the less violent, salacious and profane broadcast television and airplane edits of certain movies when you purchase the regular title on a streaming service. Titles currently available include "Pixels," ''Ghostbusters" and "Moneyball."
Singh said they believed they had obtained approvals from filmmakers to use the airplane and broadcast television versions of their films for home viewing, but promised to pull individual titles if a director objects.
It’s a toss-up. Who’s more concerned when Irving Cistercian’s senior quarterback Max Schieferdecker has the ball: The opposing defensive coordinator or the public-address announcer. The rangy 6-5, 205-pound Schieferdecker has the Hawks at 5-1 (4-1 in SPC district play), aiming for a return trip to the SPC 3A title game, which Cistercian lost to Fort…
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Not to throw a spanner in your works but most recordings of old songs will still retain a copyright (Im thinking specifically of modern recordings of old opera songs/standards). The songs themselves might be free domain but the recordings of those songs will probably be still owned by a company and need a publishing or licensing agreement. I have no idea about old pre-50's original recordings of Opera music. Might just be worth paying a publishing fee.
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Sears Canada may need to restructure or seek a sale after issuing a statement that reveals its management has “significant doubt as to the company’s ability to continue as a going concern.”
A large scale storm system is finally going to move across Michigan over the next 36 hours. This storm system could even bring a line of strong or isolated severe thunderstorms Saturday night.
The video above shows you today's weather, and the timing of storms on Saturday.
Today will have patches of showers in various parts of Michigan. You can't bet on totally dry weather at any one spot in Michigan today. On the other hand, I would say most places will only have a shower or two.
The more widespread rain will move in tonight. Tonight's rain will move north and shift into northern Lower and the U.P. Saturday morning. Temperatures will soar in southern Lower Saturday afternoon, probably warming above 80deg in many spots.
Finally a line of storms will swing through late Saturday evening.
Sunday looks like a decent October day, with temperatures warmer than normal. Temperatures in many spots should be in the 70s by Sunday afternoon.
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YAZD, Feb. 03 (MNA) – Vice president, Es'hagh Jahangiri said" the government is seriously pursuing development of nuclear power plants.
Today morning, Iranian vice president who was attending the opening of combined cycle power plant in Ashkzar city of Yazd expressed," the whole consumption of critical power plants is transformed from gasoil and Mazut fuels to gas fuel aiming at contributing to the environment."
He said" the private sector is strongly taking part in the projects and its willingly cooperation in production of electricity is appreciable though it has some worries over selling produced electricity and funding."
"I can definitely tell you that the government is committed to you and will pay your debts" he added.
He persisted "due to our serious policy to develop the nuclear power plants, we put two 1000MW into operation in Bushehr last year."
"in conformity with the policy, exploiting new types of energies specially solar energy is on the agenda," he expressed.
DETROIT (CBS DETROIT/AP) — Detroit’s public schools are closing early for a second-consecutive day because of hot weather.
The Detroit Public Schools Community District announced that classes would end three hours early on Wednesday after closing early on Tuesday as well. School field trips will be rescheduled. Updated information is being posted on the district’s website.
Temperatures again were expected to rise to above 80 degrees Fahrenheit. The National Weather Service says severe thunderstorms also are possible this week.
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“You do not need a high-end stealth fighter to destroy a narcotics factory. It is not a cost-effective way to combat violent extremism,” U.S. Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson said during a May 29 speech at the Atlantic Council.... More
Injuries forced Tampa Bay (2-2) second-round pick Justin Evans to start at safety in their Thursday Night Football showdown against the New England Patriots (3-2), and the rookie took advantage of his opportunity.
In his first career NFL start, the former Stone Tomcat and MGCCC Bulldog recorded his first career NFL interception, snagging a pick from five-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady in the first quarter. It was the first interception thrown by Brady in a regular season road game since 2015.
Evans finished with a career-high nine tackles, but Tampa Bay ultimately fell to New England 19-14.
Rome, December 11 - It will cost two euros to get into the Pantheon from May 2, according to an accord signed Monday by the culture ministry and the Vicariate of Rome. The accord was signed in the presence of Culture Minister Dario Franceschini and the Vicar for the Rome Diocese Msg Angelo De Donatis. The ministry said the entry fee will be used to "better valorise and safeguard the monument, as well as help maintenance costs and guarantee better security during visits". Entry will continue to be free for those attending religious services in the iconic ancient Roman monument, which is now a church. The Pantheon, originally a temple to all the Roman gods, is one of Rome's most iconic monuments. It contains the tomb of Renaissance painter Raphael.
Bestselling author Malcolm Gladwell says that as artificial intelligence infiltrates the workforce and robots start taking jobs, there is one clear way to make sure you stay relevant: "Be good at the things that the machine is not."
Overall, he says, "I'm not an alarmist about A.I. I happen to think that there are so many things that we need people to do that are not being done right now," he tells organizational psychologist Adam Grant in the latest TED podcast episode of "WorkLife with Adam Grant."
"Most of it involves communicating with them and empathizing with them and helping them out," Gladwell says. "Some displacement in some areas is not the end of the world."
Most Americans seem to agree with Gladwell. About half of U.S. workers aren't worried about robots eliminating their jobs within the next five or 20 years, according to a 2017 Gallup poll.
ATLANTA — Officials have identified a 5-year-old boy who died after getting caught in the rotating wall of an Atlanta restaurant.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (http://on-ajc.com/2pr2Rnp ) reports that the Fulton County Medical Examiner identified the boy on Sunday as Charlie Holt. The boy got his head stuck between two tables and suffered a head injury Friday at the Sun Dial, which sits atop the Westin Peachtree Plaza hotel.
Atlanta Police Officer S.R. Brown says Holt was visiting along with his parents from Charlotte, North Carolina. The family was at a window seat when Holt wandered away from the table.
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Brown says the rotating floor shut off automatically when Holt was struck.
Holt was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
A restaurant representative with the hotel says the Sun Dial will be closed until further notice.
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Facebook went haywire when a South African teenager, Nthabiseng Matlou, exposed her breasts to her followers to commemorate her birthday.
With her right hand covering just her nipples, the youngster is seen in a skimpy blue shorts, the only clothes on her.
Her post received 45,000 reactions from Facebook users as well as 24,000 comments. The sexually explicit post was shared 9,891 times on Facebook.
While some people condemned the act with the perception that it was uncourteous and indecent to expose one’s breasts online, others thought it was intriguing and interesting. Click “Photos” to see more pictures.
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For many years, Wellington has hosted a free whānau-friendly day out called Te Rā o te Raukura and it has been confirmed that it will be back for another year.
The event will be held on February 3, 2018, at Te Whiti Park in Waiwhetu and is expected to attract many festival-goers and spectators as it coincides with the beginning of the Te Matatini regional campaign competitions.
Despite kapa haka being at the heart of the festival, event coordinators have confirmed there will be other live entertainment throughout the day, with Maimoa Music headlining the event.
It will also feature a variety of food stalls, merchandise stores, and community health services.
United Airlines signed a deal to add 20 used Airbus A319s and moved another 23 aircraft it operates from leases to its own balance sheet, continuing its trend of re-shaping the capital costs of its operating fleet. Citing the seller’s preference, the carrier declined to identify where the A319s are coming from, saying only that they will be delivered in 2020 and 2021. “Used aircraft provide us an enhanced opportunity to maximize returns regardless of where we are ...
Forty years ago this morning North Alabama partygoers-to-be woke up to a typical National Weather Service forecast for early winter here: cold rain throughout the day, possibly mixed with sleet. About noon the rain turned into snow as cold air slid farther south than expected.
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Image copyright Police Scotland Image caption Thousands of people attended the Youth Beatz festival at the weekend
Police are appealing for witnesses after an 11-year-old boy's arm was broken in an assault at a music festival in Dumfries.
The incident happened at about 17:45 on Saturday near to the VIP tent at the Youth Beatz event in Dock Park.
Police are trying to trace two boys aged about 11 to 13 seen in the area around the time.
They are following a "positive line of inquiry" but anyone with information has been asked to come forward.
One boy has been described as over 5ft tall with short dark hair and was wearing dark blue shorts and a blue Lacoste polo shirt which had black sleeves and collar.
The other boy was under 5ft tall with short blond hair and was wearing jeans and a grey Ralph Lauren polo shirt.
Police said the pair were thought to have been playing with "silly string" before the incident.
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - An Israeli security guard died of wounds suffered in a stabbing attack carried out by a suspected Palestinian assailant in Jerusalem’s Old City on Sunday, a hospital spokeswoman said.
The assailant was shot and killed by police at the scene.
A spokesman for Israel’s Magen David Adom ambulance service said earlier that the man was stabbed in the upper body and was rushed to hospital by ambulance in critical condition. Police spokesman Micky Rosenfeld said he was in his 30s and worked as a private security guard.
Israel’s Shin Bet security agency named the attacker as Abdel Rahman Bani Fadel, 28, a Palestinian father of two from the village of Akraba near the town of Nablus in the occupied West Bank.
Reform advocates rallied at the state Capitol as part of a push to reshape the state's often-criticized voting laws. Early voting in NY? Reformers make last-ditch push Reform advocates rallied at the state Capitol as part of a push to reshape the state's often-criticized voting laws.
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CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — Chesapeake police say a man was seriously injured when he was shocked by a power line while cutting trees Monday.
Around 3:45 p.m., emergency crews were called to Greenlawn Memorial Gardens in the 3900 block of Airline Boulevard for a 39-year-old man who was shocked by a power line.
Police say the man works for a tree service and was removing tree limbs while suspended in a tree. A limb made contact with a nearby power line while also touching the man.
The man was removed from the tree and was taken to Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center with life-threatening injuries.
Police are investigating.
Stay with WAVY.com for updates on this developing story.
ACT Greens Minister Shane Rattenbury has refuted claims he left last Friday's COAG meeting during critical energy discussions to do a doorstop with his federal party colleagues.
Mr Rattenbury has been an outspoken critic of the proposed National Energy Guarantee, saying the overall emissions target was weak and there were unresolved questions around how offsets could be used.
ACT Climate Change Minister Shane Rattenbury has been the most vocal opponent of the NEG.
But Victorian Labor Energy Minister Lily D'Ambrosio took to Twitter to lash Mr Rattenbury for "going missing during 40 minutes of COAG and not once opposing the NEG when you were in the room".
The tweet was seized on by the Canberra Liberals, with leader Alistair Coe calling on Mr Rattenbury to explain his absence.
Get out your lederhosen, spruce up your dirndls and prepare to eat and drink German style — it’s Oktoberfest at Middendorf’s! Join us for authentic Oktoberfest experience right in the Manchac Swamp! The annual celebration returns with all the festivities, food, and fun, and don’t forget to take a tour of our German village! Check out our menu here.
Oktoberfest is set for every Wednesday and Thursday, from October 4, 2017 through November 9, 2017.
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Les Rogers, Bradly Ray and Jan Nelson won seats on the Cortez Fire Protection District board of directors in the May 8 election, topping a field of six candidates. Just 171 people cast ballots. Below are the vote totals:
Les Rogers – 102
Bradly Ray – 99
Jan Nelson – 79
Buck Woodman – 72
James Bridgewater – 65
Sherri M. Wright – 50
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ST. LOUIS, MO — Yadier molina continues to recover from a groin injury on may fifth. The Cards tweeted out a video of Yadi working on his catching game Tuesday. He’s on the disabled list and was expected to miss four to six weeks.
CLEVELAND (AP) Pacers guard Glenn Robinson III could play Monday night as Indiana tries to even its playoff series with the Cavaliers.
Robinson, who has missed the past 12 games with a sprained left calf, took part in the team’s shootaround ahead of Game 2. Robinson didn’t dress for Saturday’s series opener, which the Pacers lost 109-108 to the defending NBA champions.
Robinson hasn’t played since March 22 after injuring himself during a practice scrimmage.
Coach Nate McMillan isn’t sure how much he can use the league’s slam dunk champion, who returned to practice on Sunday.
Robinson gives McMillan depth and another perimeter weapon to throw at the Cavaliers, whose defense has been suspect all season.
The 23-year-old Robinson averaged 6.1 points and 3.6 rebounds in 69 games.
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PERTH, Australia (AP) — A 17-year-old surfer was killed by a shark Monday off Australia’s south coast, police said.
The girl was surfing with her father when she was attacked off Esperance in Western Australia state on Monday afternoon, a police statement said.
She was taken in critical condition to Esperance Hospital, where she died. Police have not said what type of shark was responsible.
Australia has averaged fewer than two deadly shark attacks per year in recent decades.
A man linked with the 2016 drug death of a Kane woman was arraigned Wednesday evening in Kane District Court.
Edward Samuel Valeri, 41, is charged with the alleged sale of morphine to Suzie Christina Salter Witherell of 47 Pond St., East Kane.
Witherell, 43, was found dead in her bed at the residence on Feb. 29, 2016.
In concluding the arraignment, Kane District Court Judge Dave Engman set bail at $250,000 cash.
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It’s your last chance to catch the return of two local comedians made good and their hilarious send-off to last year at the Bryant Lake Bowl. Madde Gibba—who has toured with big deal troupe Second City—and Emily Schmidt—who has performed with the big deal UCB and who you can see in the upcoming Netflix comedy Girlboss—present a year in review through sketches, songs, and special guest storytellers for the night Rita Boersma, Allison Broeren and Shanan Custer. 7 PM. $10 advance or with Fringe button, $12 door. —Del Comico
Bryant Lake Theater, 810 W Lake St, MPLS; bryantlakebowl.com
Finding a cause of death for hundreds of surf clams that washed up on Old Orchard Beach last week isn't a major priority.
That's according to a spokesman for the state Department of Marine Resources. Jeff Nichols says commercial harvesting is already prohibited in the area, so no one is likely to eat and be sickened by the clams.
"It is a closed area for harvesting so the bureau is not focusing its resources on that at this point," he says.
There had been concern that the clams were killed by the same algae that recently showed up in Casco Bay and can take the oxygen out of water and kill shellfish and other marine animals.
But Nichols says that algae isn't present in any concentration that would warrant action.
DMR also says it's not unusual for surf clams to pile up on the beach, especially when there's a high-wave situation such as a hurricane nearby.
Hibs goalkeeper Ofir Marciano’s incredible save against Dundee has been voted the season’s best by Scottish football fans.
A poll run by the SPFL to decide the save of the season saw the Israeli’s denial of Dundee forward Faissal El Bakhtaoui win with 40 per cent of the vote.
Marciano showed incredible reactions to plunge to his right to beat away the volley which was struck at pace from 12 yards out. The ball was nearly behind the Hibs No.1 on the line as El Bakhtaoui ran off to celebrate.
It was a save which centre-back Paul Hanlon called “unbelievable” after the match at Easter Road in November which Hibs won 2-1.
Morton keeper Derek Gaston and Motherwell’s Trevor Carson came in second and third place for saves against Queen of the South striker Stephen Dobbie and Celtic defender Kieran Tierney respectively.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Dragos Inc
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Bhubaneswar: Vehicular traffic was disrupted and thousands of commuters were stranded after a massive fire broke out at a shopping mall on busy Linkroad-Badambadi road in Cuttack city this afternoon.
Thought no casualties have been reported so far, it is suspected that many employees of the shopping mall are trapped inside the burning building.
Six fire tenders have been pressed into action and 50 fire personnel are busy in dousing the fire that is leaping to nearby shops.
Short circuit is suspected to be the cause of the mishap.
Thick and black smoke billowing from the spot has created panic in nearby areas.
More details awaited…
Dubnyk stopped 27 of 31 shots in Thursday's season-opening loss to the Red Wings.
Dubnyk may have surrendered four goals, but all the talk from the game is pertaining to a spectacular glove save he made on Gustav Nyquist. While he didn't emerge victorious, Dubnyk is coming off a strong campaign in 2016-17 where he hit 40 wins for the first time in his career and posted a solid .923 save percentage. He's relied on heavily in Minnesota and his highlight-reel breakaway stop on Nyquist could be a sign of the heroics that are on their way this season.
This is the dramatic moment a car went up in flames in a quiet Doncaster residential street.
Local residents looked on as fire crews tackled the flames as the vehicle was wrecked by fire outside a house in Smillie Road, Rossington.
The car goes up in flames in Rossington. (Photo and video: Dominic Jeffrey).
The blaze, which broke out at around 9.30pm on Monday, was eventually extinguished by South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue crews about half an hour after the fire began.
Resident Dominic Jeffrey who witnessed the drama said: "I don't know what type of car it was, none of us could get near for obvious reasons."
The fire in the street, which is off Clay Pit Lane, could be seen for miles around, with a huge plume of smoke rising from the estate during the fire.
No one is thought to have been injured in the incident.
A popular Mexican eatery that had been doing business in Lenexa for nearly three decades abruptly closed its doors over the weekend.
Patrons trying to enter Panzon’s at 8710 Lackman found a note in the door informing them that the restaurant was closed “indefinitely” due to unforeseen circumstances.
However, the note hinted that the restaurant may be reopening at some point.
“Please be patient for a new future Panzons and we will keep you posted,” the note reads.
Panzon’s opened in 1990 and had a loyal following among a group of regulars. It was known for its Tex-Mex platters featuring burritos, enchiladas and tacos as well as a wide selection of tequilas.
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LensCulture looks back at its favourite competition images in a new book
For the past ten years the website LensCulture has been a pretty reliable source when it comes to measuring the temperature of contemporary photography. Its pages are awash with fascinating, informative and, at times, provocative images that span the genres of activism, street, portrait and photojournalism. Now LensCulture is releasing a book looking back at some of its favourite images discovered through four international photography competitions sponsored by LensCulture in the past year.
The Best of LensCulture Vol 1 is published by Schilt, priced £22. Visit www.lensculture.com.
This image by Alan O’Riordan, in which we see a young woman sitting in a sea of nylon, repairing fishing nets in the busy port of Hòn R, Nha Trang, Vietnam, was a finalist in the 2017 LensCulture Exposure Awards.
A "person in crisis" wielding a knife in Jackson Square surrendered his weapon to a police officer after several tense minutes in the crowded mall Saturday.
"It could have been a lot different result," says Hamilton Police Staff Sgt. Steve Hahn.
Police say the distraught 57-old-man was seen brandishing the knife near the Roots store by numerous customers at 12:20 p.m. and police were called.
"The area was cleared and one officer engaged in conversation with the man," said Hahn.
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In a video message, Dale Marsden, superintendent for the San Bernardino City Unified School District, said teachers and staff had expressed a desire to return to campus and resume classes. The district encouraged its employees to wear red Monday in support of North Park students and staff.
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The birth of the new royal baby has been marked in the time-honoured way with a gun salute in London’s Hyde Park.
The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery carried out the 41-round tribute with First World War era field guns.
A 62-gun salute was carried out at the same time at the Tower of London.
The Honorable Artillery Company fire a 62-gun royal salute at the Tower of London (VIctoria Jones/PA)
The newcomer is a younger brother for Prince George and Princess Charlotte.
Tue, Apr 24: Maritime provinces are offering their condolences after 10 people died as a result of a van attack in Toronto. Steve Silva has more.
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Schools may be off today due to snow and icy conditions but children are being given the opportunity to make the most of their free time with a trip to the zoo.
For one day only, Twycross Zoo is FREE for youngsters.
They will have the chance to meet Mal the Orangutan, snow leopards, meerkats and more.
Billie-Jan Humphries, marketing and communications manager, said: "Twycross Zoo is open today plus to help out parents whilst the schools are closed we are offering FREE entry to children and £5 entry for adults to the zoo all day today only.
"Please ask everyone to listen to local travel advice and be careful on their way into us."
For more information go to https://twycrosszoo.org/event/snow-day-offer/
Frank Hamm, a new helmsman on the freighter El Faro, is shown in a framed photograph at the home of his widow, Rochelle Hamm, in Jacksonville, Fla., on March 14, 2017. As the cargo freighter went down in a hurricane on Oct. 1, 2015, the ship's data recorder captured his final words.
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Baku.12 January. REPORT.AZ/ German chancellor Angela Merkel’s Christian Democratic Union and Social Democratic Party reached an agreement to form a coalition government 109 days after parliamentary election in Germany.
Report informs referring to the Deutsche Welle, new government will be formed based on coalition agreement.
Representatives of Social Democratic Party of Germany have approved the 28-page document. Earlier conservative bloc led by Angela Merkel positively reacted to the document.
In coming days, three party will issue joint statement for media. Yet they commented about relations of Turkey and European Union.
It said they don’t want to open new topic concerning the Turkey's membership of the EU, as well as close the topic opened on this issue.
Twenty years ago, Miss Massachusetts Shawnae Jebbia was crowned Miss USA 1998 in Shreveport-Bossier City. (Source: Miss USA pageant)
Shreveport-Bossier City leaders announced Monday afternoon that the Miss USA pageant is coming back.
And the Miss Teen USA pageant is coming with it.
The announcement was made at 2 p.m. at Shreveport's historic Hirsch Memorial Coliseum.
KSLA News 12 livestreamed the event.
The 2018 Miss USA pageant will be held at 7 p.m. May 21 at Shreveport's Hirsch Memorial Coliseum.
And for the first time, the Miss Teen USA pageant will be held immediately before the Miss USA pageant.
While here for 11 days, the contestants will stay at Margaritaville in Bossier City.
Opportunities to sponsor or volunteer with the pageant are available by clicking here.
This year's Miss USA pageant marks the 20th anniversary of the competition’s first appearance Shreveport-Bossier City.
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Our delightful photo of the day, taken by Tony LePrieur, comes from Coba, Mexico.
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LYONS, Mich. (WSYM) - Multiple fire and police departments were called to the scene of a house fire Saturday near Ionia County's Village of Lyons.
It happened on the 600 block of Hopkins Road around 12:30 p.m.
Family members tell FOX 47 News two pets, a dog and cat were killed in the fire.
Everyone that was inside the home was able to make it out safely.
The home is a total loss.
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Fort Myers native and Cape Coral High School graduate Jaylen Watkins will play in his first career Super Bowl on Sunday in Minneapolis.
"You're kind of anxious to see the outcome of the game," Watkins said. "You want the ring but you have to take it day by day."
Watkins is joined in Minneapolis by his wife Gerraka, who met Watkins as a Pop Warner youth football cheerleader.
"He's so humble," Gerraka said. "He's literally the same person I met when I was 13 years old."
But a lot has changed since their Pop Warner days.
"She's been through my struggle," Watkins said. "She's my wife now, but more so she's my best friend."
Watkins is also a brother to Cape Coral junior Benjamin Haywood, as well as two sisters.
"He's not just a role model for Ben," Watkins' mother Brandy Peterson. "I have two daughters that live in Gainesville. He's role models for them and believe it or not, he's a role model for me."
Watkins and the Eagles play the New England Patriots at 6:30 p.m. Sunday on NBC2.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Qingdao Doublestar Co Ltd:
* SAYS IT SIGNS AGREEMENT WITH LOCAL GOVERNMENT TO INVEST 1.5 BILLION YUAN ($226.69 million) IN TYRE UNIT'S RELOCATION AND UPGRADE Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2AsgCvr Further company coverage: ($1 = 6.6170 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
In 2007, Craig Johnson and Matt King organized the first Cincy Winter Beerfest in the 6,000-square-foot ballroom at the Radisson in Covington. About 700 people came to sample something like 70 beers.
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LONDON, April 10 British regulators are investigating Jes Staley, the chief executive of Barclays , and the bank itself over a whistleblowing incident, the bank said on Monday.
The Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority are looking into an attempt by Staley last year to identify the author of a letter that was treated by Barclays Bank Plc as a whistleblowing incident, Barclays said in a statement.
The regulators are also looking at Barclays' systems and controls and culture relating to whistleblowing, the bank added.
A separate investigation by the board of Barclays has found that Staley made an error. The board will issue a formal written reprimand to Staley and cut his pay, but will support his reappointment at the bank's annual general meeting on May 10, the statement said.
(Reporting by Carolyn Cohn; editing by Jason Neely)
Washington: The US welcomed the decision by the Maldives' Supreme Court to order the release of political prisoners and to reinstate elected members of parliament on Saturday.
"The United States urges the Maldivian government to respect and abide by the Supreme Court ruling," State
Department spokesperson Heather Nauert said. "It is imperative that the Maldivian president, government, and security services uphold the Constitution and rule of law and implement the court's ruling in full," she said.
Nauert said the US also strongly supports freedom of expression for all Maldivians and calls upon the government to uphold this fundamental freedom
Police are investigating the murder of Sylvan Stoll, 50, an electrician of Plot ‘B’, Herstelling, EBD, which occurred about 00:40h Monday morning at No. 42 Village, West Coast Berbice.
A 32 labourer, of Onderneeming, West Bank Demerara is in police custody.
Investigations revealed that Stoll and the suspect along with other persons travelled from Georgetown in a minibus to attend a Bar-b-que at the No. 42 Community Centre Ground.
Police said whilst there an argument erupted between the suspect and a friend and the victim intervened, during which process, the suspect who was armed with a knife stabbed the victim to his left side neck.
The victim was rushed to the Mahaicony Hospital where he died about 01:30h., whilst receiving medical attention.
The scene on Obi Obi Rd, where two people were riding the motorcycle when it slid out in water.
The scene on Obi Obi Rd, where two people were riding the motorcycle when it slid out in water. Queensland Police Service
A BLIND corner and water over the road have formed a recipe for disaster that left two people in hospital after a crash on a Sunshine Coast hinterland road.
Two people were riding a motorcycle along Obi Obi Rd in Kenilworth at the weekend when the downhill bend blocked their view of water lying over the road from heavy rain the previous night.
By the time the rider saw the water, it was too late.
Kenilworth Police Station officer in charge Senior Constable Pierre Senekal said the motorcycle slipped from under the rider, causing both people to fall.
"The rider was transported to hospital with injuries and the passenger was transported for observation,” Sen Const Senekal said.
Police have urged riders to drive to the conditions and reduce speed while wet weather persists in the region.
A local union donated $10,000 of bottled water to three schools in the San Ysidro School District after water was shut off due to contamination.
Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 230 and Southern California’s Piping Industry Progress and Education donated the water to La Mirda and Smythe Elementary, as well as San Ysidro Middle School.
Last week, lab results of drinking water from La Mirada Elementary School revealed high levels of lead, copper and potentially deadly bacteria. Since then, the water has been shut off at the school.
Water at Smythe Elementary and San Ysidro Middle School was also turned off as a precaution.
“We are truly grateful for this donation and value our strong community partnerships,” said San Ysidro School District Board of Education member Antonio Martinez. “Our ultimate priority is to provide the highest-quality educational programs that prepare our children to achieve their goals.”
The bottled water will be delivered Friday.
Trial against dozens of suspects, including the alleged shooter in the New Year’s Eve attack in Istanbul killing 39 people, has begun.
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Feb 13 Gluskin Sheff + Associates Inc
* Gluskin Sheff + Associates Inc. announces second quarter fiscal 2017 results
* Gluskin Sheff + Associates Inc - During quarter, AUM increased by $205 million to $8.7 billion as at December 31, 2016, from $8.5 billion as at September 30, 2016
* Gluskin Sheff + Associates Inc says qtrly earnings per share $ 0.78
* Qtrly total revenue $64.6 million versus $58.6 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Winning numbers drawn in 'Play4 Day' game
ROCKY HILL, Conn. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday afternoon's drawing of the Connecticut Lottery's "Play4 Day" game were:
2-2-5-5
(two, two, five, five)
CORRECTS THE LEAR QUOTE In this photo provided by Albania's National Coastline Agency shows a sketch drawn from Edward Lear, the English artist known mainly for "The owl and the pussy-cat" and other literary nonsense, put at an exhibition in the Tirana.
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Texas bomb: The suspicious box was reported at 9.20pm local time
The suspicious box was reported at 9.20pm local time (2.00am GMT) by Harris County Precinct 1 Constable Office.
Harris County Sheriff’s Office Bomb squad is on its way to 11300 Royal Village St, Houston and surrounding homes have been evacuated.
Houston County bomb squad investigators are trying to figure out the level of the threat.
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SAN JOSE (KRON) — Police are investigating what appears to be a mass shooting in San Jose Monday morning.
The incident happened in the area of Vista Glen Dr. near Vista Glen Ct.
A witness tells KRON4 that he was watching T.V. when he heard gunshots outside of his home.
He says he heard screaming and went outside, where neighbors were in a panic.
Video obtained by KRON4 shows four separate victims being loaded into ambulances.
The video also shows crime scene tape, evidence markers, and officers searching the area.
No further details are available at this time.
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"They're off!" Runners take off from the starting line on the 2nd Annual Nicholas Dees Memorial Run. Shelley Russell founded the event to honor her son Nicholas Dees who was struck and killed while working a wreck scene near Shawnee, Oklahoma.
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A supposed missed tax payment by a medical marijuana dispensary owner in Klamath Falls leads to the arrest of an Oregon Department of Revenue employee. Due to federal regulations, Ed Medina of the 'A Better Way Medicinal Alternative' dispensary has to pay his taxes by way of money orders.
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MOSCOW, April 5 Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev called on Wednesday for "very tough measures" after this week's deadly bombing in St Petersburg.
During a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Mirziyoyev said Uzbekistan was prepared to cooperate closely with Russia on security issues.
Uzbekistan also would help and wholeheartedly support Russia's position on Afghanistan, he added.
(Reporting by Denis Dyomkin; writing by Sujata Rao)
Feb 2 (Reuters) - EASTNINE AB (PUBL):
* EASTNINE TO ACQUIRE ALOJAS BIZNESA CENTRS IN RIGA
* TOTAL PURCHASE PRICE IS EUR 29.6M
* ‍TRANSACTION IS EXPECTED TO CLOSE DURING Q1 2018​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
Winning numbers drawn in 'All or Nothing Day' game
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "All or Nothing Day" game were:
02-04-07-09-11-13-15-16-18-19-22-23
(two, four, seven, nine, eleven, thirteen, fifteen, sixteen, eighteen, nineteen, twenty-two, twenty-three)
The "Red River Gradient Boundary Survey Act," H.R. 428, introduced by U.S. Congressman Mac Thornberry , today passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 250-171. The bill establishes a fair and balanced process to conduct an accurate survey of contested land along the Red River to find the proper boundary between public and private ownership.
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A local salon has won a top industry award at a recent ceremony.
Since opening in April 2016, the highly-trained team at Laurel Hair and Beauty has provided a winning combination: the warmth and intimacy of a hometown salon, with a super-charged dose of styling and beauty know-how.
The NI Wedding Awards recently declared the Parkgate-based salon official Northern Ireland Hair and Make Up Salon of the Year and the Good Salon Guide awarded them the highest five star rating, all in the first year of business. Their hard-working, knowledgeable stylists provide a range of treatments to suit all budgets.
HOUSTON (AP)  Spokesman: Former President George H.W. Bush hospitalized with infection after wife's funeral; appears to be recovering.
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New Deal, Abernathy and Idalou fire crews battled a grass and cotton module fire northeast of New Deal Sunday night.
Several cotton modules burned along with surrounding grass and fields near the intersection of CR 5300 and FM 2800.
The fire started around 10:30 p.m. on Sunday.
On Monday morning, smoke was still visible from the seven cotton modules that caught fire.
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Radio 702 | Last year, the lack of pocketbooks in which officers are meant to take notes about crime scenes was raised in the police's annual report.
JOHANNESBURG - Deputy Commissioner for Policing Sehlahle Masemola has raised concerns to the Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Police on a question about the monitoring of police pocketbooks.
Last year, the lack of pocketbooks in which officers are meant to take notes about crime scenes was raised in the police's annual report.
Speaking on radio 702 and Cape Talk, Beukman says: “There are still members of the SA Police Service who are functionally illiterate.”
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MARTIN TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — Authorities in Allegan County say there were injuries in a wrong-way crash on US-131 early Monday.
The crash happened on southbound US-131, south of the 124th Avenue exit (Exit 59) in Martin Township.
Details are limited, and dispatchers were not able to provide information about what led up to the crash or how severe the injuries were.
The freeway was shut down for a time, but has since reopened.
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Jackson (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Packers, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
Unless Jackson returns, the Lions will be left with just four corners for the remainder of the game.
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Nairobi — The late Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission ICT Manager Chris Msando will be buried this Saturday at his Lifunga Kobiero village in Ugenya, Siaya County.
Before the burial, a requiem mass will be held at the Consolata Shrine in Westlands on Thursday.
According to an autopsy conducted by the Government Pathologist, Msando was strangled to death.
His body was found dumped in Muguga forest in Kikuyu alongside that of his female companion Carol Ngumbe who was also found dead a few metres from Msando.
According to police, Msando's vehicle was spotted on Uhuru Highway-Haille Selasie roundabout at 2.24am then captured on cameras a minute later at the Bunyala road roundabout.
In both instances it had two occupants, a male and female in the front seats.
March 31 Ever-glory International Group Inc
* Ever-Glory reports fourth quarter and full year 2016 financial results
* Q4 earnings per share $0.23
* Q4 sales fell 14.5 percent to $110.4 million
* In 2017, will continue to focus on inventory, operation management, branding, while further fine-tuning store network
* In 2017,look forward to maintaining sales trend in united states, while further improving growth in Europe and Japan
* While we expect 2017 to remain challenging, will continue implementing margin enhancement, cost control measures
* Expect to operate over 1,450 stores at end of 2017
* "expect 2017 to remain challenging" Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
TORONTO (AP) — Prince Harry says his late mother drew a spotlight to causes and issues that didn’t get attention. Now he’s following in her footsteps as he promotes the Invictus Games for wounded veterans.
The 32-year-old prince said in an excerpt of an interview with Canada’s CTV television network that Diana would put everybody before herself. He says she was very good at inviting and taking the cameras to causes and areas where they had never been before. Diana’s handshake in the late 1980s with a man with AIDS amid the fears of that era is an example.
The Invictus Games were created by Prince Harry as a way to inspire and motivate wounded soldiers on their path to recovery. The 2017 Games will be held in Toronto this September.
“The general public across the world wants to support their armed forces and what better way to do it then this year in Canada,” he said.
As the only dispensary on the quickly developing, eminently bar-crawl-able downtown drag of St. Johns, Club Sky High has a piece of prime real estate. Decorations are sparse here, but the friendly staff calls you to the counter before you notice. Prices per gram range from a $5 strain that resembled chocolate cookie crumbs to an $18 gram of Mitch's Dogwalker, which was plump, furry and ready for its date with a macro-lens photographer. It also carries waxes, oils and extracts, and if you don't have a dab rig, vape pen or Rastafarian-flag-colored gas-mask bong, you can pick one up at the adjoining head shop.
Yes, different courts and different systems. But Travis Elwell killed an innocent person who was simply going about her business in broad daylight on a February 2015 afternoon.
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ROTTERDAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) – Three suspects accused of breaking into a Rotterdam sporting goods store after it shut down by a fire have been arrested.
Jeremy Whittington, Adolph Cammilletti, and Paul Bergen are charged with burglary and grand larceny.
All three have been arraigned and are being held for lack of bail.
Police say they stole BB guns, crossbows, knives, ammunition, and other equipment from Taylor and Vadney. The items were valued at about $1,500.
A majority of the property has been recovered.
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) – Crews are on the scene of a fire in the Wyandotte neighborhood.
Louisville Metro firefighters were called to the corner of Cliff Avenue and West Florence Avenue around 1 pm Saturday, MetroSafe said. Crews arrived to find heavy smoke pouring from a one-story home.
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March 28 Votum SA:
* Dariusz Czyz steps down as CEO as of March 29
* Czyz resigns as it receives a proposition from the controlling shareholder to become the deputy chairman of supervisory board Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
NEW BERN, N.C. (WNCT) — Meditation with a purpose – today people came out to Sound Fitness in New Bern for a meditation course, with all proceeds going to the Wounded Warrior Project.
Meditation works on finding calm within each individual’s busy lives with instruction and practice.
The idea spun in part from Sound Fitness’ involvement in the Veteran’s Yoga Project in November, which brings awareness to the benefits of yoga for troops.
Meditation similarly calming, the Wounded Warrior Project helps veterans as well.
“It connects them with likeminded people for mentoring, for support and for support for caregivers,” said Brooke White, owner of Sound Fitness. “And [it] provides so many free services that we’re not even aware of because they don’t talk about it much and they need to talk about it more.”
Sound Fitness is a full service gym in New Bern with group fitness classes, yoga classes, and martial arts training. They will hold another meditation course on the 17th of February.
1/ Canadian officials have identified the driver of the car in Toronto as Alek Minassian. There is no indication this was terrorism at this point, they say. https://t.co/MYVNmt9mUj
JERSEY CITY -- Firefighters made quick work of a fire in the former home of legendary songwriter Stephen Collins Foster on Bloomfield Street in Hoboken this afternoon.
At 2:51 p.m., there was a report of a fire in the basement of the building at 601 Bloomfield and it was ruled under control by 3:13 p.m., according to emergency responder radio transmissions.
Freelance photographer Joe Shine told The Jersey Journal that smoke was coming from the rear of the 4-story building on its Sixth Street side.
The person who answered the phone at the Hoboken Fire Department said he had no information to release about the fire.
Lothian Running Club’s Sarah Inglis recent fine vein of form in Canada continued on Sunday with a win in the Victoria Half Marathon.
This was Inglis’s third road race win in the space of a month, following two 10k victories in Vancouver.
Sarah went through the 10k mark in just under 35 minutes with a 63-second lead over her nearest pursuer and powered on to cross the finish line in one hour 14 minutes 20 seconds.
This was 31 seconds quicker than her previous best set in the Lisbon Half Marathon back in March. She now has the two fastest half marathons by a Scottish female this year.
Meanwhile a trio of Lothian members contested the Dunoon Ultra 50k Marathon and two of them came away with category prizes.
Shona Young finished 22nd overall, third female overall and first in the F50 age group in a time of 5 hours 36 minutes 10 seconds.
Only eight places behind Shona in 30th place was Calum Ross with his time of 5:52.34 earning him the prize for third place in the M50 category.
A fire in Malden, Massachusetts killed one unidentified victim and left another hospitalized Tuesday night.
The fire broke out on Perkins Avenue shortly after 11:30 p.m.
The first victim was pronounced dead on the scene. The second unidentified victim was transported to Massachusetts General Hospital.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
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FINRA Mulls Greater Transparency On Board Meetings, Fines
Opening board meetings to the public and disclosing more about how fines are used are two moves on the table for the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority’s ongoing internal reform initiative, FINRA CEO Robert Cook said Friday while addressing ...read more
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The years change, but the wins haven’t. Five-time Medium School champ Soldotna opened the 2017 high school football season in Alaska with a 21-0 shutout of 2016 Big School runner-up West Friday night.
Soldotna Stars win 21-0 over @WAHSFootball and have now won 50 in a row #chasing50 pic.twitter.com/8BGXeFWlfK — Skip Hickey (@SkipsPics) August 12, 2017
According to the Alaska Dispatch News, the Stars outgained the Eagles 285 to 40 in total offense in a game that was played in a persistent rain.
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Soldotna has not suffered a defeat since losing to Palmer in its 2012 season opener. The Stars’ win streak is the third longest active 11-man streak in the nation.
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The Indians have signed free agent outfielder Melky Cabrera to a minor league deal. The pact is pending a physical.
Cabrera, 33, went unsigned this past offseason after putting up a season of .285/.324/.423 with 17 homers and 85 RBI with the White Sox and the Royals.
Cabrera will report to Columbus once he passes his physical and, according to Paul Hoynes, there are no guarantees being made to him that he’ll get playing time. That said, the Indians aren’t getting much outfield production from anyone besides Michael Brantley, and Cabrera’s status as a switch hitter would give Terry Francona some flexibility, so it would not be shocking to see him on the big club after some reps in the minors.
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TORONTO — Ontario's police watchdog is investigating after a woman suffered life-threatening injuries in Toronto.
The Special Investigations Unit says Toronto police were called to a home early Monday morning.
The agency says police found a 60-year-old woman between that home and another house, and the woman was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.
It didn't specify how the woman sustained her injuries, but is asking anyone with information to come forward.
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MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Gert continues to strengthen in the Atlantic Ocean, with swells expected to soon begin affecting portions of the U.S. East Coast.
The National Hurricane Center said Gert was centered about 455 miles (735 kilometers) west-southwest of Bermuda Monday evening and had maximum sustained winds of 70 mph (110 kph). It is moving north at 8 mph (13 kph).
Gert is expected to become a hurricane Monday night.
A gradual turn toward the northeast with an increase in forward speed is forecast for Tuesday night.
Swells generated by Gert will begin to affect portions of Bermuda and the U.S. East Coast — from North Carolina to New York — over the next couple of days.
The Hurricane Center says these swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions.
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After a riveting opening phase of Six Nations action, we now have a weekend to draw breath and contemplate what the remainder of this year’s tournament is likely to throw up.
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May 3 Russia's top non-state gas producer Novatek says:
* Signed a framework agreement on strategic cooperation with Technip, Linde AG and Research and Design Institute for Gas Processing (NIPIGas);
* Parties agreed upon main conditions for designing and developing future LNG plants based on gravity-based structures for Arctic LNG 2 as well as subsequent Novatek's LNG projects;
* Signed license agreement with Linde AG to purchase Linde's license on natural gas liquefaction technology for Arctic LNG s project. Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting By Moscow Newsroom)
President Donald Trump’s decision to drastically reduce and break up a national monument in Utah wasn’t the only blow Native American tribes say they were dealt last week.
The president’s proclamation on Bears Ears National Monument changes the makeup of a tribal advisory commission for the land. It adds a San Juan County, Utah, commissioner who supported peeling back protections for the monument.
The new commissioner — now Rebecca Benally — will have the same authority as the other members. All five others represent tribes.
Federal legislation also would create tribal co-management councils. The proposal by Utah Republican Rep. John Curtis excludes tribes outside Utah and lets the president hand-select most members.
The Utah congressional delegation sees the changes as unifying forces.
Tribes say they’re another example of Native Americans being told what’s good for them.
Finance Minister Lea Gimenez (L) and Benigno Lopez, who will occupy her post in the next administration, take questions during a press conference on July 4, 2018, in Asuncion, Paraguay. EPA-EFE/Andres Cristaldo
The Finance Ministry on Wednesday established a commission of experts that includes representatives of the outgoing and incoming administrations to study Paraguay's tax system and submit proposals to the new government that will take office on Aug. 15.
Finance Minister Lea Gimenez told reporters that the commission's goal was to come up with "suggestions and proposals to modernize and simplify the tax system," but she did not provide details about specific issues to be discussed by the body.
Brian Lewis: Brook Lopez on coming back to Brooklyn for the 1st time: “It was weird walking in, even taking the bus. Coming from the hotel we drove right by my place on Dean St., and coming down the elevator it was very bizarre” #Nets
May 3 Paddy Power Betfair Plc
* Q1 revenue up 23 pct to £416m (up 15 pct in constant currency
* Growth driven by sports, with sportsbook stakes up 18 pct (cc +9 pct) and margins up 1.3ppts
* Underlying ebitda up 87 pct to 111 mln pounds and underlying operating profit up 114 pct to 91 mln pounds (cc +117 pct)
* Revenue growth, annualisation of merger-related cost savings and continued focus on operating efficiency resulted in doubling of operating profit
* Results favoured customers since Q1, and overall gross win margins were weak in April Further company coverage: (Reporting By Padraic Halpin)
TULSA, Okla. — A Delta Airlines flight from Portland, Oregon, to Atlanta was diverted to Tulsa, Oklahoma, because of an onboard disturbance involving a passenger.
Tulsa International Airport spokeswoman Alexis Higgins says Delta flight 1156 landed about 11:30 a.m. and the passenger was removed to be questioned by the FBI.
Higgins said she did not know the nature of the disturbance and a Delta spokesman did not immediately return a phone call seeking comment.
Higgins said the aircraft was refuelling shortly after 1:15 p.m. and would resume the flight to Atlanta.
Next month’s issue of Business Cornwall magazine will focus on Cornwall’s creative sectors and we need your input.
We would love to get your views on the impact and future direction of the creative sector in Cornwall. Our colleagues at PFA Research have drawn up five questions to consider and your responses will inform an analysis of the sector to be published in the November issue of Business Cornwall magazine. To take part in the survey, click here.
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Adviser to Iran's top leader pushes uranium enrichment
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — A top adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is proposing Iran resume its uranium enrichment in the wake of the U.S. withdrawal from the nuclear deal between world powers and Tehran.
Ali Akbar Velayati was quoted Wednesday by the semi-official Tasnim news agency as saying Iran is "capable to spin centrifuges for enrichment" to higher levels should it choose to do so.
Velayati says Iran should also accelerate production of nuclear propulsions and also research on advanced centrifuges. He claimed this wouldn't violate the nuclear deal which put limits on Iran's atomic program in exchange for lifting economic sanctions.
In the wake of President Donald Trump's decision to pull the United States out of the deal, several Iranian officials have indicated Tehran could resume its nuclear program.
Dewey-Humboldt’s most recognizable resident, Woody Wampler, shows adults how to pan for gold June 29 at the Dewey-Humboldt Town Library.
Fellow prospectors from the Phoenix chapter of the Gold Prospectors Association of America joined in the fun.
Although Wampler set up the activity for children, he said most of the morning’s participants were adults.
“But that’s OK. They’re learning. People learn things and that’s what it’s all about,” he said. “Besides, they are just big kids.”
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HOUSTON - A bicycle theft ring was busted Wednesday in the Midtown area, according to deputies.
The Harris County Precinct 1 Constable's Office said 64 bicycles were recovered from a residence in the 1500 block of Truxillo between La Branch Street and Almeda Road.
KPRC2 Investigates' Joel Eisenbaum was on the scene and went live on Facebook. You can watch it below.
The bikes were stolen, then brought to the residence and stashed there, authorities said.
The bikes were then advertised as being for sale on different sites and social media groups, according to authorities.
Eisenbaum interviewed a nearby resident who showed up to see if his stolen bike was among the recovered bicycles.
Authorities used two flatbed trucks to take the bicycles away.
Deputies said they will work to reunite the stolen bikes with the property owners.
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OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Ongoing drought and wildfires have cattle ranchers in at least five Southwestern U.S. states scrambling for hay or pastureland, while others are selling off some of their herds.
Extreme drought conditions have contributed to wildfires in Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas and New Mexico, delaying the growth of or destroying grass and wheat used to feed cattle in spring.
Rancher Darrel Shepherd of Custer, Oklahoma, says finding hay in northwest Oklahoma is nearly impossible and two wildfires that burned about 545 square miles (1412 sq. kilometers) have destroyed pastures.
Federal agriculture officials in New Mexico say ranchers may not have feed to maintain their herd sizes and that some are already trimming their herds, while farmers along the Rio Grande are bracing for less water to irrigate their crops
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Associated Press writer Susan Montoya Bryan in Albuquerque contributed to this report.
WASHINGTON, April 24 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he wants to withdraw American troops from Syria "relatively soon" but not before their mission is completed, adding that negotiations over the crisis there should be part of a larger deal regarding Iran.
"We want to come home. We'll be coming home. But we want to leave a strong and lasting footprint, and that was a very big part of our discussion," Trump said at a joint news conference with French President Emmanuel Macron at the White House.
(Reporting by Jeff Mason Writing by Susan Heavey and Tim Ahmann Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
Former Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard has hailed John Terry as the Premier League's greatest ever defender after the club announced their captain will leave Stamford Bridge at the end of the season.
The 36-year-old former England international, who made his Chelsea debut in 1998, played more than 700 games for the club and has been their most successful captain.
He won the 2012 Champions League, four Premier League titles, five FA Cups, three League Cups and the Europa League with Chelsea.
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ORLANDO, Fla. (AP)  Animal welfare groups are pushing SeaWorld to release more information about how Tilikum, the orca that killed a trainer at the company's Orlando park, died from an infection in January.
SeaWorld announced earlier this month that a necropsy revealed the whale had died from bacterial pneumonia. But the Orlando Sentinel (http://bit.ly/2lERM3K ) reports that groups want to know where the infection came from and if Tilikum had other injuries.
Tilikum was profiled in the documentary "Blackfish," which helped sway public opinion against keeping killer whales in captivity.
Details about deaths of whales and dolphins in captivity have been shielded from the public since 1994, when Congress amended the Marine Mammal Protection Act after industry lobbying.
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SeaWorld officials say Tilikum's tissues are being used in studies that will be published when complete.
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The jail inmate population at the Geary County Detention Center has been down in recent weeks, to just over 100 inmates.That’s a drop from more than 160 earlier this year.
Right now Sheriff Tony Wolf said it’s on a downward cycle. “When we were up in the 160’s that was the other end of the spectrum. We were getting filled up big-time there, but now we’re on a downward cycle. We’re thankful for that. The jail staff over there, this is a big relief on them. It’s very nice to have a lower population.”
As of Monday, August 7th, the inmate population totaled 105.
The sheriff said there is still a need for jailers. “A hundred people is still a lot of folks. We need a lot of corrections officers to help take care of those folks, and maintain everything while they’re over there in the jail system.” Wolf spoke on JC Now on 1420 KJCK, The Talk of JC.
This Thursday, June 8, 2017, photo shows the U.S. Treasury Department building in Washington. On Friday, Oct. 6, 2017, the Treasury Department's inspector general said it is looking into allegations that a Treasury Department agency has been illegally looking at the private financial records of U.S. citizens. Pablo Martinez Monsivais AP Photo
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ORLANDO, Fla. -- A couple moving a gas grill in an SUV were injured on Sunday when one of them lit a cigarette and an explosion happened.
Police in Orlando, Florida, released photos that showed extensive damage to the Kia Sorento with the roof blown out and the air bags deployed.
The windshield was on the ground. All of the other glass was blown from the vehicle.
A gas grill being transported inside this car exploded when passenger lit a cigarette. 2 in car sustained burns; not life threatening. pic.twitter.com/76OaeJiCiv — Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) August 13, 2017
Police said the couple in the SUV suffered burns, but their injuries were not life threatening.
The grill was turned on, and the propane tank was open and connected, according to the Orlando Sentinel.
The wife lit a cigarette and the SUV exploded, according to police. After the explosion, the vehicle crashed into a pole.
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RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — There was a large police and emergency personnel presence Friday night at the Richmond Carnival Grounds.
The Richmond Fall Carnival is taking place in the 6800 block of Midlothian Turnpike until Saturday.
On the Virginia.org website, the fair advertises itself as a family-friendly event featuring fair food, carnival games and rides for all ages.
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Assab — Veterinary institutions put in place throughout the Southern Red Sea region are significantly contributing to the increase of the number of livestock in the region.
According to Dr. Yonas Weldu, D.G. of Agriculture and Land at the region, four fully equipped veterinary institutions set up in Tio, Ara Eta sub zone; Afambo, Central Denkalia subzone; and in Gahro Southern Denkalia sub zone, as well as in the port city of Assab are providing commendable animal healthcare services.
Dr. Yonas indicated that thanks to the commendable services the veterinary centers are providing the health of the livestock in the area is in good condition.
Documents of the Southern Red Sea region indicate that last year around 106 thousand livestock were vaccinated throughout the region.
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The best gift you can give a stressed or depressed partner this Valentine's Day is extra love and support, researchers say. They surveyed more than 1,400 couples on self-esteem, levels of depression and mutual support.
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BOSTON (WHDH) - MassDOT is reminding the public that cycling through tunnels in Boston is illegal after a man was spotted riding in the O’Neill Tunnel.
Surveillance video showed a man on a bike in the tunnel on Sunday as cars zoomed by him.
The bicyclist appeared to be riding on the ramp that carries traffic from South Boston to I-93 north and south.
“You would think people would have common sense not to do that,” said Ariel Thomas, who works in Boston.
The identity of the bicyclist is not known. He was not injured. Officials say he exited the tunnel by way of a stairwell.
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'Superstore' star definitely went to a better office party than you Superstore Tuesday, 9:30 p.m., NBC In this week’s episode of “Superstore,” the Cloud 9 employees come together to give customers — and themselves — some much-needed seasonal joy. Feuding roommates...
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Savannah MLA Anthony Eden has set his sights on what he says is an agenda being pushed by the LGBTQ community in the US and Canada to influence young children about their lifestyle and he’s worried it could take root here.
Mr. Eden addressed the issue in the LA on Friday (16 March.)
He highlighted Canada’s inclusion of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) in their school curriculum, as well as, attacks on Bermuda for its repeal of law changes legalising same-sex marriage.
” After hearing all the good stuff by the Premier and the Minister of Financial Services ect. what we are doing let’s make sure we do not lose things down the wash for the wrong reason from the wrong people,” said Mr. Eden.
There were no accompanying calls for action Mr. Eden said he just felt int necessary to raise these issues in the House.
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Home Illinois United Way’s Name Used in Series of Scams in Indiana February 2nd, 2018 Tyrone Morris Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky
A new scam is circulating in Indiana. The scam started with a Facebook message from a friend just saying hello. She asks, “Have you’ve gotten the cash benefits from United Way and Facebook Incorporated delivered to you?”
The friend who was likely hacked told the victim to contact a so-called “claim manager” who told her “Your profile was among those chosen to receive the cash benefit”. The victim who’s in her 70s and in Hospice Care soon found the key to figuring out the whole thing was fake.
The woman says she’s glad she didn’t fall for the scam.
It is advised to report any scams to the Federal Trade Commission and to the Indiana Attorney General.
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On Friday, according to district staff, 10 teachers were out sick at the scholar's academy in Thomasville.
Students were in for a big surprise when they found out the Thomasville City Schools superintendent would be their substitute teacher.
Dr. Laine Reichert filled in as a science teacher at the school.
Earlier in her career, Reichert taught in the classroom for 18 years.
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A Nobel Peace Prize medal awarded in 1982 to a Mexican diplomat and nuclear disarmament expert will be auctioned in April. A fire broke out in Disneyland's main parking structure Monday that burned eight cars and caused seven people to be treated for smoke inhalation.
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Nine out of ten children in Norway, who are affected by leukaemia survive the disease, according to a major international survey.
The Norwegian Cancer Register has participated in the survey, which shows that only Germany, Austria and Canada are getting better results, than Norway, according to NRK.
Eva Widing from the National Quality Register for Childhood Cancer is not surprised by the figures.
“We are at the in the top slice of the world because we have been good at changing the treatment according to the new researches.”
Through Nordic cooperation, all blood-cancer-affected children receive equal treatment. The Nordic region has been a leader in leukemic treatment for children since the 1980s, she says.
Every year around 140 Norwegian children under 15 years get cancer, a number that has been stable for a long time. In the 1970s, half of the affected children with cancer died. Today, 8 out of 10 survive.
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A woman who was declared dead at the scene of a car accident - only to be found later still breathing in a morgue fridge - is still in a critical condition in hospital.
The woman had been travelling on the P111 outside Carletonville during the early hours of Sunday when the driver lost control of the car‚ rolling the vehicle.
She was declared dead by paramedics at the scene‚ along with two other victims.
A source at the Carletonville mortuary said his colleagues had loaded the bodies into the fridges and were filling out forms when one returned to check on them. “When he pulled out the woman’s body‚ he saw that she was breathing.”
She was immediately rushed to Carletonville Hospital and later transferred to Leratong Hospital in Krugersdorp.
Dr. Charl van Loggerenberg‚ an emergency medicine specialist‚ said this was not unprecedented. "On a number of occasions I have been called to the morgue for resuscitations. It certainly does happen‚" he told CapeTalk radio on Wednesday.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Inpixon-
* Inpixon files for non timely 10-Q - sec filing
* Inpixon sees revenues for three months and six months ended june 30, 2017 will be respectively 13% and 4% higher than comparable periods in prior year
* Inpixon gross profit margin for three months, six months ended june 30, 2017 will be about 4% lower given lower gross margins from integrio revenues
* Inpixon net loss for three months and six months ended june 30, 2017 are expected to increase by about 50% from for comparable periods in prior year Source text: (bit.ly/2vWll5D) Further company coverage:
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Just in time for spring, the fountain at Fountain Park is once again flowing.
A firefighter who was badly hurt while fighting a massive Stittsville house fire last week was released from the hospital Monday, the city’s fire chief reports.
Chief Gerry Pingitore thanked the community and hospital staff for their care and support.
The unnamed firefighter – he posed for a photo with colleagues but asked not to be identified – was one of two volunteers who plunged through the floor of the home on Snowberry Way April 16.
While his colleague was able to escape by climbing up a fire hose and was later released from the hospital, the more seriously injured firefighter had to be placed in an induced coma by doctors so his airway would not swell shut as he recovered.
A fire investigator was working with the Office of the Fire Marshal to determine the cause of the fire, which is believed to have started in an electrical panel. Damage was estimated at $750,000.
Aug 12 (Gracenote) - Results from the Italian Cup 3rd Round matches on Saturday 3rd Round Saturday, August 12 Cagliari - Palermo (II) 1-1 (halftime: 1-0, 90 mins: 1-1, penalty shootout: 4-2) Cagliari win 4-2 on penalties. Bari (II) - Cremonese (II) 2-1 (halftime: 2-1) Chievo Verona - Ascoli (II) 2-1 (halftime: 1-0) Crotone - Piacenza(III) 2-1 (halftime: 1-0) Sampdoria - Foggia (II) 3-0 (halftime: 1-0) Sassuolo - Spezia (II) 2-0 (halftime: 2-0) Udinese - Frosinone (II) 3-2 (halftime: 1-1) Benevento - Perugia (II) 0-4 (halftime: 0-1) Brescia (II) - Pescara (II) 1-3 (halftime: 1-1) Carpi (II) - Salernitana (II) 3-3 (halftime: 0-2, 90 mins: 2-2, penalty shootout: 4-3) Carpi win 4-3 on penalties. Pordenone(III) - Lecce(III) 3-2 (halftime: 0-1) SPAL - Renate(III) 1-0 (halftime: 1-0) Bologna - Cittadella (II) 0-3 (halftime: 0-3) Friday, August 11 Torino - Trapani(III) 7-1 (halftime: 5-1) Next Fixtures (GMT): 3rd Round Sunday, August 13 Genoa v Cesena (II) (1600) Verona v Avellino (II) (1830)
"I feel like the female version of Peter Pan – the girl who never grew up."
Gardaí in Kerry have linked a 26% rise in assaults over the past year with an improvement in the economy.
Senior officers are concerned that fights are on the rise as people have more money to socialise.
"Oh, it's certainly true that when an economy is booming we can see certain spikes occurring in certain types of crime, and from time to time, that can be seen in assaults," said Garda Representative Association spokesperson John O’Keefe.
Some 27 gardaí have been injured on duty in the Kerry division since January 2017.
Garda O’Keefe says more gardaí need to be recruited.
"What we need are feet on the ground - what we need are community police," he said.
"These are the people who, at the very coalface if you will, will be able to get to the very heart of many of our problems, and indeed we see this as a kind of positive multiplier, because once these people have their feet on the ground, they can detect crime more easily, and more respect is gained from the local population as well."
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Police: 1 girl dead, at least 5 people injured after driver rams into patrons at pizza restaurant east of Paris
The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland says she still has not decided on whether she will cut MLAs’ pay, three months after she said she was minded to reduce the salaries.
In Wednesday’s Northern Ireland Affairs Committee, Karen Bradley was taken to task by Lady Sylvia Hermon who quoted the minister’s own words back to her from March 21, where she said it was clear from conversations with the public that there was a broad desire for a change and for the issue to be addressed.
“You were mindful three months ago – minded to cut these salaries. Have you any idea how angry and fed up the general public are that MLAs are still receiving a full salary 18 months after Stormont collapsed? How can you justify treading water?” Lady Hermon asked.
Ms Bradley said she was extraordinarily aware of how angry the public are about the full salaries being paid while Stormont does not function, but mindful that MLAs still work for their constituents.
"I think it's an extraordinary increase, 63 percent you know," said Barry Walker, the owner of Walkers Gym in downtown Hopewell -- a fixture in the area for nearly three decades. "I would have thought maybe you know, if you'd saw something, say 15 percent or something like that," he said, and added; "I mean I wouldn't have been jumping for joy but that would have been reasonable, I would think."
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MOSCOW (Sputnik) — Moscow shares the sentiment of countries including the United States and the European Union hoping for renewed dialogue, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Wednesday, clarifying the equal nature of potential dialogue.
"Both in Washington and in European capitals there is talk these days of the need to restore confidence and resume dialogue with Russia. We share this attitude, which will hopefully translate into practical steps," Lavrov said at a meeting with the Russian Diplomatic Academy students and professors.
Turkish Airlines has launched direct flights between Istanbul and Jordan's port city of Aqaba, the carrier's second destination in the country, the company said yesterday. In a statement, the national flag carrier said it will operate three weekly flights to Aqaba, with ticket prices starting as low as $404, including taxes and fees.
"Additionally, there is a special offer for Miles&Smiles members to be used for their trips departing from Turkey provided that completed by June 11, and the trips departing from Aqaba provided that completed by June 12, with a 25 percent reduction in the miles needed to redeem either award tickets or upgrades," the airline said.
Turkish Airlines already offers flights to capital Amman. It currently has 328 aircraft and flies to 303 destinations, 254 international and 49 domestic.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Banca IFIS:
* CLOSES TWO MORE NPL DEALS FOR A TOTAL OF 336 MILLION EUROS
* CONFIRMS FORECAST OF 5 BILLION EURO TOTAL PURCHASES THIS YEAR
* SEES TOTAL OF 13.2 BILLION EUROS IN NPL RECEIVABLES IN PORTFOLIO AT END-2017, CONFIRMING POSITION AS MARKET LEADER IN UNSECURED, RETAIL SEGMENT
* ONE OF THE TWO DEALS WAS WITH INTESA SANPAOLO ON UNSECURED RECEIVABLES FROM LEASING CONTRACTS WITHOUT GUARANTEE FOR NOMINAL 85 MILLION EUROS
* SECOND PORTFOLIO IS FROM ITALIAN COMPANY ACTIVE IN NPL MARKET HAS NOMINAL VALUE OF 251 MILLION EUROS Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting by Milan Newsroom)
MUMBAI: Maharashtra Agriculture Minister Pandurang Phundkar died on Wednesday night. Reports suggest that Phundkar died in a hospital in Mumbai due to a heart attack. 67-year-old Phundkar breathed his last at 4:35 am in Mumbai's Somaiya Hospital after he had suffered a heart attack.
Pandurang Pundalik Fundkar was born in 1950 in Buldhana district of Maharashtra. He was the former state president of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
The leader of opposition in Maharashtra Legislative Council in India, Pandurang was a member of 9th Lok Sabha, 10th Lok Sabha and 11th Lok Sabha from Akola (Lok Sabha constituency) from Maharashtra.
Pandurang was elected as the member of Maharashtra Legislative Assembly from Khamgaon (Vidhan Sabha constituency) in 1978 and 1980. He was sworn in as a Cabinet Minister in Devendra Fadnavis government on July 8, 2016. Fundkar pursued his higher education from Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University.
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Making everything the same is one way for manufacturers to keep costs low.
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And even if something is mass-produced they want it to be special.
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New Vinery Plans Submitted
Another vinery site could be used for industrial purposes.
An application for a change of use has been submitted for Scara Brae Vinery in the Vale.
The plans follow the highly publicised dismissal of a previous application at another derelict vineyard.
Proposals to change the land use at Pulias Vinery were thrown out after a lengthy debate last week.
The possible change to light industry could have helped tradesmen being moved off Fontaine Vinery, but now the same application has now been made for Scara Brae Vinery.
It will be considered by the Development and Planning Authority later this year.
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Tom O'Connor of Fort Macleod fights in the main bout Friday, June 16 at King of the Cage at the South Pavilion at Lethbridge Exhibition Park. Tom O'Connor makes his home debut Friday, June 16 as the main event at King of the Cage at the South Pavilion of Lethbridge Exhibition Park.
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President Trump delivered a statement from the White House after a lone gunman opened fire on Republican members of the congressional baseball team at a practice field in a Washington suburb Wednesday.
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Are you finding yourself slammed for time when it comes to healthy snacks? Is it hard squeezing in all those fruits and veggies?
This new organic snack is making it a whole lot easier.
Organic Slammers are filled with super foods, ready to squeeze right into your busy lifestyle.
But are they super tasty, too? We asked some climbers at the Wilkes-Barre Rock Climbing Gym to give them a go.
Securities Group Of The Year: Cleary Gottlieb
Law360, New York (February 2, 2018, 3:56 PM EST) -- Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP deployed innovative strategies across a range of cases in 2017, including in a U.S. Supreme Court win for a group of banks caught up in Lehman Brothers’ historic 2008 bankruptcy and in decertifying an investor class suing Brazilian oil company Petrobras, landing it among Law360's Securities Practice Groups of the Year.
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CHICAGO — The mayors of Chicago and Washington are making a friendly wager on the outcome of the National League Division Series between the Cubs and the Nationals.
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel said Friday that he’s wagering beer, sausage and steaks. Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser is betting beer and half-smokes.
The losing mayor also will make a donation to hurricane relief efforts in Puerto Rico.
Bowser says she’s looking forward “to enjoying some of Chicago’s most delicious treats.” Emanuel says there’s no doubt last year’s World Series champion Cubs will “take the series.”
The first game of the series is Friday night in Washington.
NEW YORK, Oct 6 (Reuters) - The S&P 500 dipped on Friday, breaking an eight-day streak of gains, as the first monthly decline in U.S. nonfarm jobs in seven years dampened sentiment while pharmacy shares declined on fear of competition from Amazon.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 1.72 points, or 0.01 percent, to 22,773.67, the S&P 500 lost 2.74 points, or 0.11 percent, to 2,549.33 and the Nasdaq Composite added 4.82 points, or 0.07 percent, to 6,590.18.
For the week, the Dow gained 1.6 percent, the S&P added 1.2 percent and the Nasdaq rose 1.45 percent. (Reporting by Caroline Valetkevitch; Editing by Nick Zieminski)
Encore: 'New Colossus' Poem Wasn't Just Tacked On To Statue Of Liberty White House adviser Stephen Miller's contention that the poem "The New Colossus" by Emma Lazarus was only added later to the Statue of Liberty minimizes the poem's connection to the statue.
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‘The Chase’ has offered up some truly memorable moments over the years, but Sunday’s celebrity edition of the show topped them all.
Not only did Basil Brush put in an appearance, but he also ended up smashing it.
Yep, where so many other celebs have tried and failed to impress us - and the Chaser - with their general knowledge, they’ve all been outwitted by a puppet.
On a sunny Wednesday afternoon, a group of people with ties to Henderson found themselves at Gang Free, a nonprofit in town that works with at-risk kids in a variety of ways. Gang Free has found ways to inspire not just the kids with whom the organization works, but people in the community who want to see it succeed in its mission.
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The Human Rights Campaign evaluates health-care facilities across the United States based on policies and practices related to equity and inclusion of their patients, employees and visitors and to training for staff.
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The famous Hollywood sign was vandalised early new year morning to read "Hollyweed."
In an apparent New Year's prank, a person climbed up the Mount Lee, in the Hollywood Hills area of the Santa Monica Mountains and used tarps to change the O's in the iconic sign to E's, according to Hollywood Reporter.
The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) said that the incident was caught on surveillance cameras and they are investigating the act under misdemeanour trespassing crime.
Built in 1923, the Hollywood sign was first changed to "Hollyweed" on January 1, 1976, when a California State University, Northridge student similarly hung curtains over some of the letters to alter the sign.
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The Boston Red Sox are flying in style.
Maybe not the most fashionable style, but certainly the most patriotic.
Boston completed a three-game sweep of the Washington Nationals in the nation’s capital Wednesday afternoon and immediately set out to their next stop, Kansas City.
But with the trip coinciding with Independence Day, Red Sox players and staff alike decided to spice up the flight by wearing the most vivacious American garb they could get their hands on.
Take a look:
Festive.
There’s obviously a lot to unpack here, and there’s no clear-cut winner of wildest ensemble. Is it a shirtless Chris Sale with USA suspenders, or Brock Holt in an American flag romper? Joe Kelly makes a compelling case with a red suit with no shirt under it, as does Mitch Moreland, who wore a full navy suit with stars on it on a 100-degree day.
Whichever one was your personal favorite, it’s pretty easy to get lost analyzing everything that’s taking place in this photo.
The House of Delegates on Tuesday advanced a measure that would let Attorney General Brian Frosh sue the federal government without Gov. Larry Hogan 's permission, nearly assuring the measure's final passage on Wednesday. The Maryland General Assembly has moved swiftly in the past two weeks to expand the power of the attorney general to initiate lawsuits against the federal government, prompted by Republican President Donald Trump 's controversial executive orders.
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LONDON (AP) - British police are investigating six claims of sexual assault or assault by Academy Award-winning actor Kevin Spacey, three more than previously disclosed.
British media reported earlier this year that London's Metropolitan Police force was investigating allegations against the former "House of Cards" star.
Police in Britain don't name suspects until they are charged. Asked about Spacey, the force did not identify him by name but said Wednesday that detectives were investigating allegations of sexual assault alleged to have taken place in London's Westminster borough in 1996 and the western England city of Gloucester in 2013.
The force says three other complaints of sexual assault and one of assault by the same suspect have been made.
Spacey was artistic director of London's Old Vic theater for 11 years until 2015.
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Meet Gigi and Bella Hadid's plus-size model cousin Looks like Bella, Gigi and Anwar aren’t the only Hadids who hit the genetic lottery. Joann van den Herik, Yolanda Hadid’s 18-year-old niece, recently signed as a plus-size model with...
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin is taking a second emergency move to keep the government from going above the debt limit that is now back in effect.
In a letter to congressional leaders, Mnuchin says he will not be able to fully invest in a large civil service retirement and disability fund. He says skipped investments will be restored once the debt limit has been raised.
In September, Congress agreed to suspend the debt limit, allowing the government to borrow as much as it needed. But that suspension ended Friday.
The government says the debt subject to limit stood at $20.46 trillion on Friday. Mnuchin has said he will employ various “extraordinary measures” to buy time until Congress raises the limit.
The Portland Trail Blazers have held five of their six scheduled predraft workouts, bringing in 25 prospects for closer evaluation in the lead up to what figures to be a busy and entertaining NBA draft. The Blazers have three first-round picks in the draft, which will be held June 22 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, and there are a wide variety of predictions about the players Portland will target.
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A meteor shower could be visible from the UK this weekend with dozens of shooting stars streaking across the sky.
The Draconid meteor shower spawns from the comet 21P/Giacobini-Zinner, which rounds the Sun every 6.6 years, and occurs every year in October.
On Saturday and Sunday, there is a reasonable chance of Earth passing through a swarm of debris left in the comet's wake, leading to meteors which appear as bright shooting stars when they enter the atmosphere and burn up.
The meteor shower is most likely to be visible in the direction of the constellation of Draco, the Dragon, in the northern sky, just after nightfall.
The best way to observe meteors is with the naked eye rather than through binoculars or a telescope.
A second meteor shower, the Orionids, will also take place later this month, peaking on October 21.
April 3 Ultra Petroleum Corp
* Ultra Petroleum Corp announces $1.2 billion two-tranche offering of senior notes
* Ultra Petroleum Corp - unit intends to offer $700.0 million in aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes due 2022
* Ultra Petroleum - unit intends to also offer $500.0 million in aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes due in 2025
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A dozen Sioux City firefighters have given their lives in the line of duty since 1884.
Those men were honored Friday afternoon at a Fallen Firefighters Ceremony at City Hall.
Fire Rescue Chief Tom Everett says those selfless men made the ultimate sacrifice while protecting the citizens of Sioux City:
OC……all that possible. ;17
Two of the current firefighters in the department have family members among the twelve on the list of fallen heroes.
Chief Everett says it’s important to remember that legacy:
OC….die in vain. ;21
The ceremony took place in the city council chambers.
Lawrence Shanley-1884
William T.J. Scherer-1885
Henry J. Brow-1911
Frank Fulton-1914
Seeley Lawton-1914
LeRoy Tone – 1938
Carl Anderson – 1945
Valois Linden-1952
Stephen Mironchik-1952
Edward Kudron-1965
Kirk Wicker-1982
Michael Johnson-1982
The driver charged in the death of teenage sisters in a November crash admitted to investigators he was texting while driving, according to court documents. On Friday, the Linn County Sheriff's Office arrested 35-year-old Keith Furne of Cedar Rapids.
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Controlled burns will be held in Mt Archer State Forest this week.
RESIDENTS living close to the Mount Archer State Forest should prepare for smoky conditions this week as controlled bush fires get under way.
The Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) will conduct a planned burn within the Mount Archer State Forest area starting today through to Friday, weather permitting.
The planned burn is part of the annual hazard reduction/conservation management program for parks and forests which aims to reduce the volume of forest fuels and create a mosaic pattern of burnt and unburnt areas.
Burning off will help reduce the intensity of potential wildfires and provide favourable conditions for natural forest regeneration. Thursday, April 20 is the preferred date for the burn.
As a result, smoke may be seen in the Rockhampton, Mount Charmers, Cawarral and New Zealand Gully areas.
Smoke can decrease visibility on the roads so it is important that motorists drive safely to the conditions.
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LAKEWOOD, Colo. -- One person was injured and eight people were displaced after a fire at the Big Bunny Motel on Sunday night, West Metro Fire Rescue said.
Investigator on scene @ motel fire on Colfax. Crews now doing overhaul. pic.twitter.com/WYEcPwIQ4Q — WestMetroFire (@WestMetroFire) January 2, 2017
The fire at the motel at 6218 W. Colfax Ave. was reported just before 9 p.m.
Firefighters responded to reports of heavy smoke and flames, and they were able to get it under control.
The fire was contained to one unit and everyone inside was able to get out safely, officials said.
One person was taken to a hospital with smoke inhalation. No other injuries were reported.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Former tennis pro Doug Adler maintains he was describing Williams’ aggressive style last month as “guerrilla” tactics and not comparing her with a “gorilla.”
He apologized for his poor word choice but was let go from ESPN mid-tournament.
Adler filed suit Tuesday in Los Angeles Superior Court, saying he has wrongly been branded a racist and lost work because of the controversy. The suit calls for punitive financial damages, but doesn’t name an amount.
ESPN spokesman Mike Soltys says the network has not seen the lawsuit and has no comment.
Offended viewers called for Adler to be fired because they believed he had compared Williams, who is African-American, with a gorilla.
Internal church conflicts are as old as churches themselves. When no healing is in sight, many who find themselves in divided parishes simply find another church or take a group of like-minded believers and start another church.
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A few days back I wrote about how GTK+ 4.0 is being talked about for release this year and now a bit more specific timeline is in place.The past few days prior to FOSDEM in Brussels was a GTK+ hackfest. Among the items discussed when not banging on code was a GTK+ 4.0 road-map and coming out of this event in Belgium is a more solid understanding now that the initial GTK+ 4.0 release will be targeted for the fall of this year. There isn't any firm release plan at this time but at GUADEC (taking place in Spain this summer) they will revisit their plans to verify they can still ship this fall.It sounds yet to be decided whether for their "fall" target if they would try aligning the GTK+ 4.0 release with the GNOME 3.30 milestone this September or come after that point.Following the GTK+ 4.0 release, it sounds like they will start working on GTK+ 5.0 right away.Those interested in learning more about what was discussed at this week's GTK+ hackfest can find the notes via the GNOME Wiki
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Acrobat and Crossfit enthusiast Domenico Vaccaro won Belgium’s Got Talent in 2015 but he’s got a new gig now – he’s putting on a show at Officine Farneto in Rome, and we’re glad he’s left the North Pole for this one.
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The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has embarked on an indefinite strike action.
According to reports, the union met on Sunday to decide on the strike.
A memo by ASUU stated that Chairmen of state chapters of the union met in Abuja, with the national leadership where they collated and reviewed the results of the referendum they conducted in their separate chapters.
The memo dated August 12 said the Federal Government has refused to honour its agreement with the union in a Memorandum of Understanding signed in 2013.
ASUU listed some of the reasons for the strike as non-payment of salaries, non-payment of earned academic allowances, removal of University staff schools from funding of government among other issues.
The memo stated that the strike began on Sunday, August 13.
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I am not a member of Pastor Hegg’s church. As a matter of fact, I am LDS (Mormon) and we have our differences. However, I do not put my Saturday Signal down till I have read Pastor Hegg’s comments. They are always positive, and as far as I’m concerned, the Savior himself helps him compose them. They are beautifully written, and excellent council to everyone, regardless of race, politics or religion. They are thought provoking and cannot do anything but assist individuals improving their attitudes and conduct toward others.
The recent criticism causes me to wonder about the ego of that individual. My, my, my, isn’t he remarkable in his estimation of himself. Poor guy.
Thank you, Signal. For giving us an article to prepare us not only for the Sabbath, but everyday positive conduct.
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April 6 Digital Bros SpA:
* Unit 505 Games grants exclusive rights on Chinese market for the video game "Portal Knights" for PC and mobile versions - except for PC Steam - to Guangzhou Duoyi Network Co Ltd (Duoyi)
* The agreement provides for 50 pct royalty and the payment of a licensing fee and minimum guarantee
* Duoyi will also develop a new version of Portal Knights that Duoyi and 505 Games will distribute for the Greater China market and the rest of the world, respectively
* Duoyi is a Chinese game company and an internet enterprise Source text: www.1info.it Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, Wyo. (AP) - A 21-year-old North Carolina man suffered severe burns after falling into a hot spring in Yellowstone National Park.
Park officials say Gervais Dylan Gatete of Raleigh, an employee of park concessionaire Xanterra Parks and Resorts, fell into a hot spring in the Lower Geyser Basin just north of Old Faithful late Tuesday.
Gatete was with seven other people when he fell. The group flagged down a ranger, Gatete was taken by ambulance to the airport in West Yellowstone, Montana, and he was flown a Salt Lake City burn hospital.
Park spokeswoman Morgan Warthin says the incident is still under investigation. She did not know Gatete's medical condition.
This is the first serious injury in a thermal area in Yellowstone this year. Last June, a man left the boardwalk and died after falling into a hot spring in the Norris Geyser Basin.
(Copyright 2017 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)
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Angels pitchers Wood and Shoemaker out with surgeries
DETROIT (AP) — The Los Angeles Angels will be without a pair of right-handed due to surgeries.
Blake Wood is scheduled to have season-ending surgery to repair ligament damage in his elbow on Wednesday. Matt Shoemaker had surgery on his forearm on Tuesday.
Wood also had elbow surgery in 2012. He was 1-0 with a 2.31 ERA in 13 appearances this year.
Shoemaker made his only appearance of the season March 31 at Oakland, starting and lasting 5 2/3 innings to beat the Athletics. He was moved to the 60-day disabled list on May 19.
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March 30 Feelingk Co Ltd :
* Says all of its 7th series unregistered and unsecured private convertible bonds have been subscribed on March 30
* Says it has raised 21.5 billion won in total
Source text in Korean: goo.gl/le5iZ4
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
I see you over there, patiently combing through the Comey testimony for the 11th time. I’m worried about you.
Here, take a load off. Close the tabs. Watch a surprisingly uplifting video about coral reefs from Great Big Story:
We’ve covered the Coral Restoration Foundation’s work in Florida before, and last November, the organization won a $2.1 million grant from NOAA to expand its restoration efforts. And since it’s June 8 — otherwise known as World Oceans Day, the day when ocean lovers implore us to stop throwing every single piece of plastic we can find into the ocean — let’s take a moment to appreciate this oft-overlooked holiday for the distraction that it can provide.
Need a longer break from the stranger-than-fiction twists of our national nightmare? Dive into our long read about the scientists and activists working to restore coral reefs before it’s too late.
April 12 (Reuters) -
* Bank of Canada's Poloz tells BNN there's too much uncertainty, it's a little too soon to make conclusion on interest rates
* Bank of Canada's Poloz: trade has very little to do with level of exchange rate, more to do with demand
* Bank of Canada's Poloz: need to see firm creation, which is not happening at very good rate Further coverage: (Reporting By Leah Schnurr)
Wednesday, July 4, 2018 - Players of Zimbabwe’s National Rugby Team were forced to sleep in the streets in Tunisia ahead of a rugby world cup qualifier slated for Saturday.
Apparently, they had no money to book hotel rooms.
Before that, they were held at the Airport for 6 hrs after they failed to raise Visa processing money (About Sh 65,000).
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Hales give $500K to library renovation
MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Kansas State University has received a $500,000 donation toward the renovation of the first floor of the campus' main library.
The Manhattan Mercury reports that the donation comes from the children of Joyce and H.D. "Joe" Hale, who were the main donors for a massive 1990s library renovation and addition. A cafe in the new space will honor the children, John Hale, Dana Nelson, Karen Young, Alan Hale, Lisa Hale and Mollie Carter.
The library's renovation will create a more accessible entrance to the first floor. Besides the cafe, it will include group study spaces, instruction rooms, exhibit space for special collections and flexible event space.
The project will cost an estimated $6.5 million. Kansas State graduates Dave and Ellie Everitt, of Marco Island, Florida, are contributing $3 million.
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Information from: The Manhattan (Kan.) Mercury, http://www.themercury.com
FILE PHOTO - Logo of South Korean car manufacturer Hyundai is seen in Dietlikon Thomson Reuters TEL AVIV (Reuters) - Hyundai Motor Co said on Tuesday it was partnering with Autotalks, an Israeli provider of vehicle to everything (V2X) communication technology for improving road safety.
Hyundai said it invested in Autotalks to accelerate the development of the next generation chipset for connected cars.
The South Korean carmaker did not disclose the size of the investment but an Israeli industry source said it was several million dollars.
Hyundai said it is expanding partnerships for connectivity technology vital to autonomous driving.
In manned vehicles, V2X systems convey important information to the driver in the form of alerts and notifications while in autonomous vehicles it complements existing sensors, allowing them to make more informed decisions.
Prior to Hyundai's investment, Autotalks had raised more than $80 million.
(Reporting by Tova Cohen; Editing By Steven Scheer)
BUCHAREST, June 14 (Reuters) - Romania's ruling leftist Social Democrats (PSD) will withdraw political support for the six-month-old cabinet of Prime Minister Sorin Grindeanu on Wednesday, two senior coalition politicians said.
The junior member of Romania's ruling coalition, ALDE, said earlier in the day that it had pulled ministers out of the six-month-old, PSD-led government and withdrawn support for Grindeanu.
Grindeanu, a Social Democrat, has been under pressure to reshuffle his team, with some senior politicians from both the PSD and ALDE accusing his cabinet of poor performance and failing to uphold the governing programme. (Reporting by Radu Marinas; editing by Mark Heinrich)
June will mark the 125th anniversary of the birth of Audrey Munson, the greatest artist’s muse of the 20th — or maybe any — century. New York boasts at least...
UPDATE 1-Kazakh Halyk Bank to inject $585 mln into KKB after takeover
ALMATY, June 15 Kazakhstan's Halyk Bank , said on Thursday it would inject 185 billion tenge ($585 million) into Kazkommertsbank after buying almost full control of the troubled lender.
× HPD: Three arrested for kidnapping man who borrowed 20k to buy drugs and deal falls through
HOUSTON— The Houston Police Department have arrested three men in connection to a kidnapping after a drug deal did not go according to plan.
According to police, Edwin Cotton, borrowed a total of $20,000 from Jamhal Davis, 30, JeCorey Harris, 26, and Matthew Jones, 27, to buy drugs.
For unknown reasons Cotton used the money and when asked to return it he could only provide $7k. In an effort to recoup their funds the men kidnapped Cotton and forced him to rent a room at the Scottish Inn located at 3331 Antoine Dr. Two of the 3 men stayed in the room with Cotton, while the 3rd man stayed in the car.
Cotton was told to call his brother to bring the rest of the money. Cotton’s brother immediately called police and informed them of his brother’s whereabouts.
Police arrived at the location around 11 p.m. and arrested all three men, who have been charged with aggravated kidnapping.
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Do you remember your prom proposal?
One Midlands couple is sure to never forget theirs as a young man received a little help from a pair of police officers to pop the question.
Candice Derrick was driving when she was pulled over by Officer Eddie Stone for what appeared at first to be a routine traffic stop.
“I may have went just a little too far with it when I almost made her cry,” Stone said.
Officer Stone had Candice step out of the car and move to the back of the truck where Isaac Nusbaum was waiting in the back seat with flowers and a sign that read “Will you be my Partner N Crime and go to the prom with me?”
It was very sweet,” Officer Stone said, “and, of course, she said YES.”
The two will surely be the hot topic at the White Knoll High prom on April 28. Congrats to Isaac and Candice!
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An Athens High School football player was carried from the field during a game Friday night.
About 8:20 p.m. the player was transported off the field via stretcher during a game between the Athens Hornets and the Van Vandals. Emergency officials responded to the scene and an ambulance was seen at the stadium.
It is unclear if the player was transported to a hospital or the extent of their injuries. Details are limited at this time.
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ELIZABETHTON, TN (WJHL) – Saturday is Earth Day and in Elizabethton, they will be cleaning up trash.
Carter County Proud will start at 10 am with the Tweetsie Trail Clean-up, picking up trash throughout the city.
They will meet at Lyons Field and walk to the covered bridge park picking up trash along the way.
Trash bags and gloves will be provided to volunteers.
Once at they reach the park a celebration will begin.
There will be a community garden kick-off and the downtown farmers market rally.
There will also be a cloth diaper exchange.
There will be free crafts for kids and do it yourself stations for adults.
The event lasts until 1 o’clock.
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Alliance Behavioral Healthcare had planned to open a 16-bed facility off of Tryon Road in Raleigh. Now leaders of the organization say they must rethink the plan after a state funding cut. Paul A. Specht aspecht@newsobserver.com
CINCINNATI >> A 3-year-old Ohio girl who was hospitalized after her baby sitter’s alleged assault has died.
Hannah Wesche was hospitalized after emergency crews found her unresponsive at her baby sitter’s home March 8 with labored breathing and bruises on her face.
The child’s father previously said Hannah was left brain dead and not expected to survive. Hannah’s father says the girl died at 12:15 a.m. Sunday.
A grand jury has indicted the baby sitter, 35-year-old Lindsay Partin, on charges of felonious assault and felony child endangering. She is likely to face additional charges following Hannah’s death.
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Hannah’s father says he had taken her to Partin’s home for months before the alleged assault.
Partin’s attorneys have not responded to requests for comment.
SANTA FE, N.M (KRQE) – A shoplifting suspect escaped from the Santa Fe Police Station then allegedly broke into a home.
Police say Ryan Martinez escaped through the ceiling of the Police Station by stacking chairs to reach the ducting.
Police say he then broke into a home near Cerrillos Road, where Martinez was caught by the homeowners as he was stealing a jewelry box.
Still in handcuffs, police say Martinez attacked a man, causing him to fall and break his upper teeth. He then pushed the man’s wife against a tree.
He was later arrested.
The American Red Cross is spending Memorial Day highlighting veterans on their social media pages.
VIDEO: Snowboarding Vail Mountain on Monday, March 19, Vail Daily On the Hill correspondent John LaConte rides the fresh powder underneath the Lionshead gondola while delivering a conditions report on his Logger from Minturn splitboard / snowboard company Weston Snowboards.
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CANAJOHARIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) – A local dentist accused of stealing from his patients has pleaded guilty.
NEWS10 ABC first broke the story last April.
Martin Sorbero pleaded guilty to second-degree forgery.
New York State Police arrested him and accused him of defrauding patients of more than $100,000 and doing unnecessary work.
He’s expected to be sentenced to one to three years in prison.
BERLIN — Bayern Munich's expected re-appointment of Jupp Heynckes as coach for a fourth stint has been delayed.
News agency dpa says the club is trying to fulfil the 72-year-old Heynckes' request for Peter Hermann to return as assistant coach.
Hermann, currently coaching at second-division club Fortuna Duesseldorf, worked with Heynckes at Bayer Leverkusen and then at Bayern when they won the Champions League, Bundesliga and German Cup treble in 2013.
Hermann says the decision to leave Duesseldorf is "difficult, very difficult. But I have a bond with Jupp Heynckes and I want to do him the favour. I owe him a lot and want to give him something back."
Valeant and Bill Ackman's Pershing Square Ltd. have entered into an agreement to split the costs of a long-fought battle with Allergan shareholders over a lawsuit announced in 2015.The two parties will split litigation fees 50-50 up to $10 million, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. This agreement is terminated on Nov. 1, 2017, if a settlement with Allergan has not been reached before then. Under the terms of the lawsuit settlement, Valeant will pay 60% of the costs of any future settlement with Allergan, while Pershing Square is responsible for the rest.
Police are on the lookout for a driver who they allege struck a pedestrian with their car Sunday night in Surrey.
According to Surrey RCMP, around 8 p.m. Sunday a woman was crossing King George Boulevard in the 2700-block when she was struck by a black four-door sedan, possibly an early-2000s model Acura TL, being driven by a woman wearing a dark jacket and light pants.
The driver then drove off.
The victim, a 38-year-old woman, was taken to hospital with serious but not life-threatening injuries.
Surveillance video shows a second woman was a passenger in the sedan. She was wearing a light-coloured jacket and dark pants.
Police would like to speak with the driver of the vehicle to hear “their side of the story.”
The driver of a van that was in the area may also be a witness and police would like to speak with them.
Anyone with more information is asked to contact the Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502 or to make an anonymous report, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or www.solvecrime.ca.
NEW YORK — Could Victoria Beckham be the next Tom Ford for The Estée Lauder Cos. Inc.?
Beckham, in town last week to show the resort lineup from her namesake ready-to-wear label, also unveiled the “second season” of Victoria Beckham Estée Lauder, her collaboration with the beauty group's flagship brand. Just nine months after the release of the original limited-edition capsule collection, Lauder said it’s made a sizable investment in the range, which is about to undergo significant expansion.
10 die, 40 hurt in DI Khan accident
DI KHAN: At least 10 bus passengers died and 40 sustained injuries in a road accident on Gomal Zam Road here on Friday. According to police, the bus was going from Wana, South Waziristan Agency (SWA) to DI Khan when it met with a road accident, claiming lives of 10 people and leaving 40 injured. The injured and dead bodies were shifted to the DHQ here. Rescue teams rushed to the site and started rescue and relief operation.
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2017 was complicated, but there are some excellent wines. Expect plenty of freshness and drinkability from wines that will offer excellent value, and others that will rival 2016 in terms of ripeness and ageability.
The frost impact means uneven ripening across appellations and individual plots. And of course less wine to bottle.
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Keaton Jones’ pleas to his mother of why a person would ever bully someone else captured the broken hearts of a nation as the clip went viral. People from all walks of life shared Keaton’s tearful words, and celebrities from Snoop Dogg to Cardi B and nearly the whole WWE roster wanted Keaton to know that things get better. Even LeBron James invited him to a Cavs practice.
As the video continued to pick up steam, the Tennessee Titans football team organized a meeting with the teen, and Captain America himself, Chris Evans, invited him to the premiere of Avengers: Infinity Gauntlet.
Health officials issue warning for people living within half mile of tire fire
The El Paso County Office of Emergency Management has issued a smoke warning to residents within a half mile of a tire fire burning following the Carson Midway Fire.
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DALLAS — Exxon Mobil says in a new report that policies to combat climate change won’t have much effect on its business and demand for fossil fuels will remain strong for decades.
The company does acknowledge, however, that some of its most costly oil and gas reserves might not be developed.
Exxon’s report, issued Friday, comes in response to pressure from shareholders who voted last May to urge the company to issue a report on the matter every year.
The shareholders fear that policies to limit heat-trapping carbon emissions will hurt Exxon’s business of drilling for oil and natural gas.
While the Simpson family attends a STEM conference, Lisa becomes attracted to a pianist and Bart learns about his natural talent for chemistry.
Sanchez allowed two runs on six hits and a walk over four innings while striking out two in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Astros.
The veteran hurler was picked up last week to provide some competition as the Braves try to find a fifth starter, and in his first spring action with the club Sanchez didn't embarrass himself. Scott Kazmir, if he's healthy, still seems to be the favorite for the job, but if Kazmir isn't ready Sanchez could get the nod as a placeholder instead until Luiz Gohara recovers from his ankle injury.
Brazil's Neymar, top, celebrates with team mate Paulinho after scoring his side's opening goal during the round of 16 match between Brazil and Mexico at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Samara Arena, in Samara, Russia, Monday, July 2, 2018. Frank Augstein AP Photo
Lisa Jean Pulliam, 47, of Granite City, died Thursday, April 13, 2017, at Gateway Regional Medical Center in Granite City surrounded by her family.
Visitation was Sunday, April 16, at Gracepoint Church, in Granite City, where services were Monday, April 17. Burial followed at Sunset Hill Memorial Estates in Glen Carbon.
Irwin Chapel in Granite City handled arrangements.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – News 2 is once again partnering with local law enforcement agencies with the aim to help catch Middle Tennessee’s most wanted.
The News 2 CrimeTracker: Most Wanted Marathon airs this Thursday beginning at 4 a.m. and will continue through News 2 at 10 p.m.
Each newscast will feature several men or women wanted for various crimes across the region. You can watch News 2 on air or at wkrn.com/live.
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News 2 is committed to tracking crime across Middle Tennessee. See the latest at wkrn.com/crimetracker.
Donations from community members made a difference for the veterans that receive assistance from the Laredo, Texas-area nonprofit, Volunteers Serving the Need. Some Veterans are taking the time to say thank you to those who donated or volunteered during the Christmas season.
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A look at the most recent Microsoft StaffHub updates as presented by Principal Program Manager for Office 365, Rich Halbert.
Based on user feedback, StaffHub has been updated with new tools to schedule and communicate with your team. Easily view and manage work schedules, communicate with your team, as well as simplify sharing of content and training resources while keeping access to company
information secure.
StaffHub is purpose-built for the firstline workforce to manage their workday and get more done. For more information go to staffhub.office.com or give the StaffHub team your feedback at staffhub.uservoice.com
This video is from the fine folks at Microsoft.
Oluwo Of Iwoland Shows Off His Multimillion Naira New Lamborghini
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* Expected to record a consolidated net profit for six months ended 30 june 2017
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December 11, 2017, 12:00 PM | The discovery of two ancient tombs in the southern Egyptian city of Luxor is spurring new hope for the country’s troubled tourism industry. The tombs, which date back thousands of years, contain a trove of priceless artifacts. CBS News’ Elizabeth Palmer reports.
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COLUMBUS, GA (WTVM) – Station 11 of the Columbus Fire Departments is now reopened after being out of services for over a year.
Saturday is the first 24-hour shift for the station at 4617 Warm Springs Road since it has been out of service for 14 months for a renovation after it caught fire in November 2015, suffering heavy damage.
“We are glad to be back in the area, our response area. This fire station has been here for about 45 years. So it is a neighborhood fixture and we miss being here,” said CFD Lt. Chris Price.
With the renovation, the team also go a new fire truck.
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Brazilian oil workers have begun a 72-hour strike on the heels of a crippling nationwide truck drivers' strike that has started winding down after 10 days.
The country's two main oil workers' unions say the strike was called to demand lower fuel prices and the resignation of Pedro Parente, president of state-owned oil company Petrobras.
The strike began Wednesday in defiance of Brazil's top labor court, which declared it illegal and said the unions will have to pay a daily fine of 500,000 reals (about $135,000).
According to the Oil Worker's Federation, the strike has halted production at refineries in six states.
Petrobras said in a statement that contingency teams were operating production units where the strike prevented shift changes from taking place.
Apple has released the first iOS 11.4.1 beta to registered developers for testing on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. iOS 11.4.1 likely focuses on bug fixes to any issues created by yesterday’s iOS 11.4 release.
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iOS 11.4 delivers major new features including Messages in iCloud, AirPlay 2, and stereo support for HomePod. Check out our hands-on coverage below:
Of course the new developer beta version comes just days before iOS 12 is expected to be unveiled at WWDC and released as a developer beta. In recent years, Apple has had these bug fix beta versions run alongside more exciting feature updates around WWDC.
As ever, we’ll update if any notable changes are discovered in iOS 11.4.1 — and stay tuned for coverage from WWDC on Monday where 9to5Mac will be reporting from the keynote in San Jose.
As a reminder, if you deleted your developer profile from iOS to see yesterday’s update, you’ll need it back to see today’s developer beta.
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Immortal Bird's tour van was stolen on February 21st in Brooklyn, NY. The band lost all of their gear, merchandise and personal belongings but opted to stay on the road to finish the tour with the aid of tourmates Withered and the fans. The band has checked in with the following update:
"Van Theft Update: The Final Chapter:
The 'good' news is that the NY authorities found Laverne, our stolen van. The bad news is that she was totally gutted and stripped for parts, no trace of our equipment remained, and she's donezo. Also no leads on who did this, and despite searching extensively, no sign of our gear.
The good news is that the thieves were seemingly not big Immortal Bird fans, and they left the majority of our merch intact. So, we're back in business in that regard. Expect a 'Thieves Suck' sale once we get back from Berserker IV at The Crofoot and update our Bandcamp!
Thank you guys so much for all the love and support."
A bankruptcy court document says two Ohio-based grocery chains have agreed to buy 26 of Marsh Supermarkets' 44 remaining stores for a total of $24 million. The court filing posted Tuesday says Fishers-based Marsh is seeking court approval to sell 11 stores to Kroger Co.
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The UK Secretary of State for Defence Michael Fallon is paying an official visit to Romania, today and tomorrow, to meet Prime Minister Sorin Grindeanu and his Romanian counterpart Gabriel Les, and also to attend a demo drill at the Getica Joint National Training Centre at Cincu. As many as 1,000 British troops are attending these days a NATO exercise conducted at Cincu and called "Noble Jump 2017," planned and conducted by the Joint Force Command Naples, according to a press statement released by the British Embassy in Bucharest on Wednesday.
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Baku. 9 December. The price for Azeri Light CIF shipped to world markets up by $ 1.37 or 2.13%.
Report informs, price of AZERI LT CIF now makes $ 65.79 per barrel.
The lowest price of Azeri LT CIF was recorded in December 2001 ($ 19.15) and maximum price was recorded in July 2008 ($ 149.66).
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TEMPE, Ariz. — Tempe police say one of Uber’s self-driving vehicles struck and killed a pedestrian overnight. Police said Monday the vehicle involved in the fatality was in autonomous mode at the time, with an operator behind the wheel. It was heading north in the Phoenix suburb when it hit a woman walking outside a crosswalk.
Police say she died from her injuries at a local hospital. Her name hasn’t been released.
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Uber has been testing the self-driving vehicles in Tempe and Phoenix for months.
The company tweeted out that it’s working with police as they investigate. Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi also took to Twitter writing: “Some incredibly sad news out of Arizona. We’re thinking of the victim’s family as we work with local law enforcement to understand what happened.”
The coroner's office has been called to the scene of a crash along Route 322 eastbound in Dauphin County.
The crash occurred at about 5:20 p.m. Friday, near the ramp for Interstate 81 southbound in Susquehanna Township, according to Dauphin County 911.
Initial dispatches from the scene indicated the crash involved a "motorcycle into a truck."
Eastbound traffic is in the process of being diverted off the road at Route 39.
Further information was not immediately available.
Robert Hockett, a professor at Cornell University Law School, discusses why a Federal appeals court in New Orleans ruled that the Obama-era fiduciary rule, which requires financial planners to put customers’ financial interests ahead of their own, oversteps the authority of the Department of Labor. He speaks with Bloomberg’s June Grasso on Bloomberg Radio’s "Politics, Policy, Power and Law."
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BOSTON (AP) — A juvenile court judge finds himself at the center of a legal quagmire in a case that provides a disturbing look at teen depression and suicide.
Judge Lawrence Moniz is deliberating the fate of Michelle Carter. The Massachusetts woman is charged with involuntary manslaughter in the 2014 suicide of her boyfriend, Carter Roy III.
Prosecutors allege that Carter caused Roy’s death by relentlessly badgering him with text messages urging him to kill himself.
Carter’s lawyers say Roy had made up his mind to take his own life and Carter did not cause his death.
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The case is being closely watched in the legal community. If the judge convicts Carter of manslaughter, it could set a legal precedent in Massachusetts. The state does not have a law against encouraging someone to kill themselves.
Turkish forces and their rebel allies seize control of Afrin in northern Turkey, and in Eastern Ghouta near the capital Damascus thousands flee Syrian regime advances. David Doyle reports.
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With the holidays, approaching, December 11 is one of the most popular days for break ups. A life coach stopped by FOX59 to talk about some important reminders to soften the blow.
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Police have released images of five men they want to speak to after a city centre altercation.
The incident took place on King Edward Street at around 3.10am on Wednesday, December 8.
Nottinghamshire Police have released a series of images of five men they would like to speak to.
A spokesperson for the force said: “If you recognise them or think you can help, please contact us on 101 quoting crime number 17000497245.
“You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
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× Vice President Pence expected to attend jobs event in Indianapolis Thursday
INDIANAPOLIS — Vice President Mike Pence is still expected in Indianapolis Thursday after an event hosted by America First Politics has been rescheduled for May 18. Originally the organization had planned a Thursday morning event with the vice president focused on tax cuts.
Instead White House officials said Pence will join Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb along with officials from the Indiana Economic Development Corporation for a jobs event at InfoSys in Indianapolis.
Specific details have yet to be provided.
The Israeli military says it has struck Hamas military positions in the Gaza Strip after Palestinian militants fired a rocket toward southern Israel.
Israeli planes and tanks shelled the Palestinian territory on Monday after the rocket strike, in what was the latest in a series of cross-border exchanges that have left at least four Palestinians dead. No injuries were reported Monday.
Monday’s strikes came a day after Israel said it destroyed a tunnel built by Hamas that ran several hundred meters (yards) into Israeli territory. Hamas threatened Israel with a “heavy price” for demolishing the tunnel.
Palestinians and Israeli forces have clashed across the West Bank and along the Gaza border following President Donald Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.
Keystroke Tracking Marketing Firm Wants Spy Suit Tossed
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 10:09 PM EST) -- Online marketing company NaviStone Inc. urged a New Jersey federal court Friday to quash a proposed class action suit claiming its website keystroke tracking software is illegal, arguing that its tracing tools installed on Quicken Loans Inc.’s website do not “intercept” data as part of a “wiretap” because visitors are a party to the messages.
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Cosplay at Star Wars Celebration
Star Wars Celebration brought fans together in Orlando, Fla., from around the world — and many devised costumes that drew from universes beyond: Disney fairy tales, DC Comics, Marvel, and even The Walking Dead blended with the galactic saga. Here's EW's gallery of this weekend's best Star Wars cosplay mash-ups...
Japan's Yuichi Sugita makes a forehand return to United States' Jack Sock during their first round match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne. | AP
MORIOKA: Yuichi Sugita evened the score for Japan to 1-1 by beating Andreas Seppi of Italy 4-6, 6-2, 6-4, 4-6, 7-6 (1) Friday in the first round of the Davis Cup.
Fabio Fognini beat Taro Daniel 6-4, 3-6, 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 in the first match.
In Saturday's doubles, Japan will send Yasutaka Uchiyama and Ben McLachlan to face Simone Bolelli and Paolo Lorenzi. Last week, McLachlan reached the men's doubles semifinals at the Australian Open.
The winning country advances to the quarterfinals.
Italy is bidding to reach the quarterfinals for the fifth time in six years while Japan is looking to end a three-year drought that includes losses to Canada, Britain and France.
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The owners of Bonnie Ray's Bake Shoppe closed the doors of their Lenlock Shopping Center location to customers for the last time on Christmas Eve. Bonnie Martin, daughter of the shop's co-owner Mary Glenn, said by phone Friday from the Oxford store that the decision to close the Anniston location wasn't easy.
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A Whitby teacher and girl’s volley ball has been accused of sexually abusing school kids.
Thomas Grieve, 39, has been charged with eight counts of sexual assault and eight counts of sexual interference — all against children under 16.
Grieve is a teacher at Robert Munsch elementary school in Whitby. He also coaches sports teams at the school and has coached the Female Under 18 team for the Durham Rebels Volleyball Club.
(The Ontario Volleyball Association website now carries a notice that Grieve has been placed under suspension by the organization.)
It is alleged that Grieve was involved in inappropriate relations with some of his pupils during school hours. In the past, Grieve taught at EA Fairman Public School. He has worked as a supply teacher and night school teacher at various elementary and high schools.
Police are concerned that there may be other victims.
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - A donation to the Grand Rapids Police Department will allow officers to help kids in need, while on the job.
The hand-crafted blankets, called Cop Cuddlers, were given to the department Tuesday morning. The 30 blankets were made by a group of people living in the River House Condos downtown.
The goal is to have officers hand them out to kids who are distressed, displaced or scared. Coordinators say they also want the kids to build a bond with the police officers in the community.
Did you catch the big news about the Bachelorette last night? Your next Bachelorette is Rachel! She’s making history for a couple reasons, she is the first black woman to be named Bachelorette and, oh yeah, she’s still technically on the Bachelor! Last night’s episode left off with Corrine, Vanessa, Raven and Rachel still vying for Nick’s heart as they get ready to take him home to meet their parents! I’m gonna guess it doesn’t go well for Rachel on the hometown date!
Adele kind of predicted her mishap at this year’s Grammy’s a year ago on Ellen! Following her performance at last year’s Grammy’s, Adele talked with Ellen about what she would do if there was ever another audio or technical problem… See what she had to say HERE!
Mariah Carey will be performing for the first time since her disastrous New Year’s Eve performance. Mariah will be live (ish) on Jimmy Kimmel tomorrow night to perform her new song. You’d better believe we will be tuning in!
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Simone is in the studio with writer/producer/executive producer William Uschold, leading actress Monee Brehaut and supporting actor Evan Dayce to talk about the showing of "The Broken Rose" at the Sacramento Film Festival. The film focuses on the human trafficking in Oakland.
When: Sunday, April 29, 2018 at 2:00 pm.
Location: Delta King Theater
Address: 1000 Front Street Sacramento, CA 95814
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Now may be a good opportunity to try and quit smoking as a new year's resolution if you live in public housing. Housing authorities can choose how to enforce the rule.
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The only thing that stands out about this 17th-century canal house is the infamous line outside. At the time of writing, entry was by online reservation only, with timed tickets released two months ahead and on the day itself. The most poignant of the city's museums, it’s utterly worth any crowd-related hassles for the emotional exhibits—not least the attic where the Frank family hid from the Nazis, and where young Anne penned her famous diary. It takes about an hour to complete a loop of the house. No matter how much you think you know about Anne Frank's story, you'll come away from the house realizing it wasn't very much at all.
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In our hyper-connected society, niche interests have become an important driver of the gig economy. "If you have an obscure hobby, you're probably not the only one," writes Chris Guillebeau, host of the podcast Side Hustle School. "Topics that have enough people interested in them but not a lot of existing resources are great for side hustles."
Frank Hyman is one such story. A serial gigger, Hyman has spent his days on political campaigns, gardening, photography, public speaking and even mushroom picking. Foraging and selling in the Durham, North Carolina area, he can bring in up to $3,000 a year. He also shares his unique expertise by writing a Paleo magazine column and teaching classes for chefs and farmers.
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Start capitalizing on your hobby today by turning to Google, Facebook or Meetup.com to find a niche community in your area.
4,400-year-old Egyptian tomb discovered outside Cairo
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Archaeologists in Egypt have said they have discovered a 4,400-year-old tomb near the pyramids outside Cairo.
Egypt's Antiquities Ministry said the tomb likely belonged to a high-ranking official known as Hetpet during the 5th Dynasty of ancient Egypt.
The tomb includes wall paintings depicting Hetpet observing different hunting and fishing scenes.
Mostafa Al-Waziri, leader of the archaeological mission, said the scenes depict a monkey, at the time commonly kept as domestic animals, reaping fruit and another dancing before an orchestra.
He believes Hetpet, a woman thought to be close to ancient Egyptian royals, had another tomb in Giza's western necropolis, which is home to the tombs of top officials of Egypt's Old Kingdom.
Al-Waziri said excavation work is underway for the other tomb.
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Coaches will.i.am, Sir Tom Jones, Jennifer Hudson and Gavin Rossdale launch into their new home at ITV in the promo clip for The Voice UK.
After five years with the BBC, the judges lift off in zero gravity to their new channel as host Emma Willis warns: “Hang on to your seat”.
will.i.am: “Wow, this is dope”
The new series features a twist in the rules meaning judges won't get to see contestants at all (and vice versa) unless they press their buzzers, and a possibility that it will go head to head with Let it Shine on BBC1.
will.i.am almost loses his sunglasses in the promo so who knows what could happen in the actual series.
The Voice hits our screens in early 2017
THOMPSONVILLE — The Betsie Valley District Library will present Gordon Russ the magician next month.
This fun comedy magic show will take place at 6 p.m. on May 4 at Betsie Valley Elementary, located at 17936 Cadillac Highway in Thompsonville.
The performance is jammed packed with surprises, magic, comedy and fun. Gordon has been working hard to create a show everyone can enjoy. Audience members will come up and join the show.
This free program is fun for the whole family. For more information call (231) 378-2716.
Regions Bank, Wilson County Promotions, Empower Me, the Shriners and Amusements of America teamed to give out the tickets.
Special needs day will be Saturday from 9 a.m. until noon at the James E. Ward Agricultural Center in Lebanon. Select rides will be modified between 10 a.m. and noon to meet the needs of some individuals.
Wednesday is the deadline to register for tickets. Registration forms may be found online at empowermecenter.com. Completed forms can be faxed, mailed or emailed to Empower Me. No phone registrations will be taken.
For additional family members or accompanying medical staff who also wish to attend, tickets may be purchased at the check-in booth. The cost is $12 adults 13 and older, $6 for 6-12 year olds and free for children 5 and younger. Ride stamps will also be available for purchase.
An 11 year old girl from Minnesota, on vacation with her family in Lincoln City, wandered into the surf off D-River Tuesday. Suddenly she lost her footing and found herself being moved away from the beach.
But instead of panicking, the girl remembered what she had learned about rip currents and struggled to swim parallel to the beach. The current was strong and she was struggling, trying to make sideways progress. Fortunately those on the beach realized what happened and helped her back to shore where she was checked out by North Lincoln Fire Rescue. They thought she might be hypothermic but it appeared she was perfectly fine.
North Lincoln County Fire Rescue Captain Jim Kusz says rip currents can occur literally out of the blue anywhere on any beach. He says the best way to get out of a rip current is to swim at a steady pace parallel to the beach. You may get taken out a ways but once you break free of the column of water heading seaward, you’ll be able to swim back to the beach and to safety.
The families of those that died in the Grenfell fire have for the last time paid tribute to their loved ones at the official inquiry. It was the seventh and final day of the hearings devoted to the survivors and victims of the fire, which claimed 72 lives. Meanwhile a report by the charity Muslim Aid has said the immediate response by the local authority, Kensington and Chelsea Council, was “badly flawed”.
XENIA, Ohio (WDTN) – Several agencies worked together and served search warrants that led to eight arrests in Xenia about drug busts.
Xenia Police Captain Alfonzo Wilson told 2 NEWS numerous residents complaints were made and the agencies were able to serve the search warrants.
Three suspects were arrested at the Deerfield motel and five suspects were arrested near the 200 block of California Street.
All of the suspects are in the Greene County Jail and facing aggravated trafficking and aggravated possession of drugs charges.
The suspects from the drug bust can be found below:
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Kensington Palace described the veil hand-washing details in a statement released shortly after Markle made her debut in the gown on her wedding day, adding that it took workers “hundreds of hours” to make the final product. That sounds like a lot of soap and water.
Accordingly, the veil and the dress looked spotless for the nuptials. And Prince Harry complimented the designer on the gown.
“It is an immense honor to have worked closely with Meghan and to have lived by her side all these special moments. Prince Harry came to me and said, ‘Oh, my God. Thank you. She is absolutely magnificent,’” Waight Keller said. “I am very proud. It’s a fairy tale. A dream come true.”
Victoria Beckham, a former Spice Girl and the designer of her namesake line, thought the Duchess of Sussex “looked absolutely beautiful” at the ceremony.
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NEW YORK — Major League Baseball is working to finalize a two-game series between the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox at London's Olympic Stadium on June 29-30 in 2019, the sport's first regular-season games in Europe.
The Red Sox have the option of having both games be Boston home games, a person familiar with the planning told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Monday because no announcement had been made.
Baseball officials have long hoped for games on London and settled last year on Olympic Stadium, which is in its second season as home of West Ham of the Premier League. Because it originally was built for a 400-meter track, it is wider than other large stadiums in the London area and can best accommodate the dimensions of a baseball field.
MLB chose the June window because it is after the Premier League season and before the stadium must be made available for summer track and field events. MLB hopes to make an announcement within the next two months.
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Uber's in a lot of hot water.
The ride-hailing service said its CEO, Travis Kalanick, is taking a leave of absence following a slew of controversies. Kalanick talked about Uber 2.0, but we wonder if he'll be back as CEO. We also discuss whether this means you'll be clicking on Lyft for your next ride (assuming it's available where you live).
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A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle Sunday night, according to Las Vegas Metro police.
Officers responded to the incident at 11:17 p.m. near Eastern Avenue and Ogden Avenue.
Citing evidence at the scene, police said a 2003 Honda Civic was heading south on Eastern Avenue approaching the intersection at Ogden Avenue when it struck a pedestrian walking in the right travel lane.
The 54-year-old pedestrian was taken to University Medical Center with serious injuries, but was later pronounced dead, police said.
The driver of the Honda remained at the scene, police said.
This marked the 26th traffic-related fatality in Metro's jurisdiction.
The Clark County Coroner's Office will later release the identity of the victim.
An investigation on the crash is ongoing.
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Brian Balthazar of Pop Goes the Week fills Kathie Lee and Hoda in on the latest celebrity headlines, including the news that TV producer Shonda Rhimes, creator of “Scandal” and “Grey’s Anatomy,” has signed an exclusive deal with Netflix.
Here’s some useless trivia for you on a cold and rainy Monday.Only three of the 15 highest-grossing ’80s movies haven’t had a remake, sequel or prequel: “E.T.”, “Tootsie”, and “Rain Man”. 2 of those starred Dustin Hoffman – Which two?!?
Orlando police have placed Boone High School on lockout after a suspicious package was reported at the school.
In a tweet, police say Boone High School and Blankner K-8 School were placed on lockout while authorities investigate the package. The lockout was lifted at Blankner K-8 School a short time later.
Boone High School remains on lockout, police said.
The schools are near Kaley Street and Mills Avenue.
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NEW YORK — Longtime "Today" show viewers are being treated to a familiar sight this week as Katie Couric returns to the co-anchor chair for the first time in more than a decade.
Couric rejoined Matt Lauer on Monday to begin a weeklong stint on the NBC morning program. She told Lauer, "It just feels like I never left." She has made cameo appearances on the show in recent years, but Monday was her first time as a guest co-anchor.
Couric co-hosted "Today" with Lauer and his predecessor, Bryant Gumbel, from 1989 to 2006. She left NBC to become anchor of the CBS Evening News and is now with Yahoo News.
Perkins (shoulder) pitched a scoreless inning with two strikeouts during his rehab appearance with Double-A Chattanooga on Monday, Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
It is likely the final rehab appearance for Perkins, as the 30-day rehab window closes next Monday. Perkins allowed five runs and five walks with 10 strikeouts over 7.1 innings across eight rehab appearances at three levels. The 34-year-old has been dealing with shoulder issues after undergoing labrum surgery last year, and hasn't pitched in the majors since April 2016.
April 12 Taseko Mines Ltd:
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ANGKLA Rep. Jess Manalo inspected the PHILCAMSAT Maritime Skills Training Campus located at Maragondon, Cavite to ensure the quality of their Maritime Safety Facility which produces Global Maritime Professionals.
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If you have been thinking about making some kind of getaway this is the ideal time to get serious about it. You can get up and go any time you choose – all it takes is the guts to start and the resolve to continue. Start now!
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Alvin Kamara‘s great rookie season has been recognized at the NFL Honors event tonight.
Kamara, the Saints’ running back who had 728 receiving yards and 826 rushing yards, was chosen as the Associated Press offensive rookie of the year.
Although four running backs were drafted ahead of him and Kamara was initially expected to have a relatively small role in the Saints’ offense, his playmaking ability set him apart as the season went on. Few players in the NFL have had the ability to make plays both running the ball and catching the ball the way Kamara did in 2017.
The Saints got a good one in Kamara, and they have every reason to think he will be a big part of their offense for many years to come.
NEW YORK (AP) — Days after the presidential pardon of Jack Johnson, Sylvester Stallone has announced plans for a biopic on the first African-American heavyweight champion.
Stallone said Wednesday that his newly launched Balboa Productions will start with a film about Johnson. On Thursday, Stallone stood next to President Donald Trump in the Oval Office as he signed a rare posthumous pardon to Johnson, who served 10 months in prison in what Trump called “a racially-motivated injustice.”
Trump has said Stallone was instrumental in bringing Johnson’s story to his attention.
Stallone’s production company said the film will be fast-tracked with Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures.
Stallone has said Johnson was the basis for the character Apollo Creed in the “Rocky” films. The 71-year-old actor is currently in production on “Creed II” with MGM.
Recovery under way for climber who died on Mount Adams
TROUT LAKE, Wash. (AP) — Authorities are working to recover the body of a 28-year-old Portland-area climber who apparently fell on Mount Adams over the weekend.
Yakima County Sheriff's Sgt. Randy Briscoe tells KGW-TV in Portland the man was caught in some sort of slide but was not buried. His body is at about 8,500-feet on the snow-covered volcano in southwest Washington.
Sheriff's Sgt. Nate Boyers tells the Oregonian/OregonLive that a helicopter was forced to turn back Tuesday because of snow and high winds. Authorities were looking at sending teams up on foot.
The Hillsboro, Oregon, man was climbing the popular south route on the 12,276-foot mountain with two friends, who called for help when they noticed he was no longer with them.
Backcountry skiers came across the man's body on Sunday.
TEXAS: An investigation into a reported burglary in Houston on Tuesday (Jun 13) ended with police seizing US$1 million worth of methamphetamine-laced lollipops weighing more than 270kg.
The Harris Country Sheriff's Office posted pictures of the haul of colourful candy on its Facebook page saying "it was intended to be distributed among children and/or sold to juveniles."
Some of the sweets were shaped like Batman and Starwars figures.
According to the Harris County Sheriff's Office, a concerned neighbour called police on Monday to report a break-in. Upon arriving at the scene, officers saw a male and female removing the lollipops from the home.
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"They had so many narcotics in their vehicle they couldn't close the back hatch of their car," Lt. Ruben Diaz said during a press conference Tuesday.
"It was evident they were making these in the kitchen," he added.
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons has won the Nobel Peace Prize. Springfield physician Dr. Ira Helfand is a member of the Nobel Prize-winning worldwide organization.
Helfand expressed his pride in ICAN for impressing the Nobel committee. He said that there is still work to do in order to abolish nuclear weapons.
“These weapons pose an intolerable threat to human survival, and it’s absolutely essential that the nations that still possess nuclear weapons sit down and negotiate an agreement,” Helfand said.
Helfand lives in Northampton, and practices medicine in Springfield. He is the co-president of the International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War.
Kris Gerig married Sarah Abbot Wednesday (March 14) in the same Orleans Parish criminal courtroom at Tulane Avenue and Broad Street where three years ago he first met her during jury duty, The New Orleans Advocate reports.
"I thought it would be nice to end up on a jury with her," Gerig told the newspaper. "In some of the questions, they asked each of us if we were married. And I paid close attention to see that she was not."
Orleans Criminal District Court Judge Robin Pittman, the same judge who presided over the contractor fruad case they served on, married the couple, the newspaper reported. They reportedly bonded over a game of "Hangman" while passing the time and performing their civic duty. The 31-year-old groom, who wore a seersucker suit for the nuptials, told the newspaper he suspected his bride, 28, who wore a short white dress and sparkly white Keds, might be interested in him when she suggested he be the jury foreman.
Read The New Orleans Advocate's full story and see photos of the ceremony here.
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) – A 37-year-old Kansas City, Kansas, man fell about 90 feet to his death after he was thrown from his motorcycle and went over a bridge rail.
The Kansas Highway Patrol says Casey Bezdek died in the crash Sunday afternoon near an exit on Interstate 70 in Kansas City, Kansas.
The patrol says Bezdek was headed west on Interstate 70 when the rear tire of his 2014 Harley Davidson started to drift. He lost control and hit a concrete bridge rail, throwing him from the motorcycle and over the rail.
Bezdeck was wearing a helmet and eye protection.
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A Toowoomba police van has been rammed trying to intercept a stolen car. Two people were arrested and tested for drugs.
Early Wednesday morning on May 30 at around 2:26 a.m. the City of Carbondale Police Department and the City of Carbondale Fire Department responded to the 200 block of East Walnut Street for a crash.
No injuries were reported but officials said the crash damaged a utility pole causing a power outage to a nearby building in the 300 block of South Marion Street.
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Two of the three lanes of traffic in the 200 block of East Walnut Street will be closed and only one lane will be open because repairs need to be made to the utility pole.
Please be prepared for slower traffic speeds and traffic congestion on East Walnut Street between South Illinois Avenue and South Marion Street according to officials. Please consider alternate routes.
At this time it is not known when all three lanes on East Walnut Street will be re-opened.
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April 20 Unilever Plc
* Interview-Unilever cfo says q1 results helped by business units sticking to "business as usual" during review
* Interview-Unilever cfo says seeing positive signs in the economy overall
* Interview-Unilever cfo says thinks seeing a "bottoming out" of currency devaluations in key emerging markets
* Interview-Unilever cfo says always lag between economic fundamentals and consumer demand, but encouraged
* Interview-Unilever cfo says performance in second half of 2017 should be better than first half
* Interview-Unilever cfo declines to comment on interest in reckitt benckiser's food business
* Unilever cfo says it's a relief to be able to "engage wholeheartedly" with private equity community on spreads
* Unilever cfo says hasn't started inviting interest, but hopes to have a mix of financial, strategic bidders Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting By Martinne Geller)
Is there a Spice Girls reunion on the cards? The West Australian
The 90s girl group has sparked rumours it could be reuniting after social media posts of all five of them together.
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MILAN, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Index provider FTSE Russell said on Monday it had selected 22 groups listed on the Milan bourse to create a new index, aimed at investors betting on performance of Italy’s top-tier brands.
The so-called FTSE Italia Brands will include carmakers Fiat Chrysler and Ferrari, eyewear specialist Luxottica Group, food and beverage groups Autogrill and Campari and six fashion firms, including luxury outerwear maker Moncler.
Firms characterised by “creativity, entrepreneurship and innovation”, such as tyre maker Pirelli and sport appliance company Technogym, will also be part of the new index, the index provider said in a statement.
The new index will start trading on the Milan bourse on Dec. 18, it said. (Reporting by Francesca Landini; Editing by Adrian Croft)
May 3 Digital Power Corp
* Digital Power Corporation signs definitive agreement to purchase control of Microphase Corporation
* Digital Power Corp - entry into an agreement that, upon consummation, will result in acquisition of control of Microphase Corporation
* Digital Power Corp- deal includes co acquiring 1.6 million shares of MPC common stock, representing 58 pct of MPC's issued and outstanding shares
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Young Albion keeper Alex Palmer has joined Kidderminster Harriers on loan until the end of the season.
The 20-year-old, who has featured on the bench five times for the Baggies this season, returns to Aggborough, where he spent part of last season on loan.
The Kidderminster-born stopper signed a new contract with Albion at the start of December, keeping him at The Hawthorns until June 2019 with a further 12-month option in the club's favour.
He played for Harriers in their New Year's Day derby win over Worcester City in National League North.
Palmer, who made 12 appearances for Harriers last season, tweeted after Sunday's game: “Buzzing to start off with a win today! Lads were class and so were the fans!”
NEW BRAUNFELS, TEXAS (KXAN) — A small aircraft crashed into a New Braunfels home Sunday morning after the pilot tried to make an emergency landing.
New Braunfels police say around 11:30 a.m., the 67-year-old pilot attempted to land in a field behind the home, in the 1600 block of Wald Road, after the single-seat Ultralight plane lost power. The plane clipped some power lines, flipped upside down and landed on the roof of a carport attached to the home. Some homes in the area lost power as a result. The crash also caused a small fuel leak which has since been contained.
Both the pilot and four people inside the home were not injured.
The Texas Department of Public Safety and the FAA are investigating the crash.
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TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays have placed outfielder Ezequiel Carrera the 10-day disabled list with a right foot fracture.
Carrera, who had an RBI single in Toronto's 8-1 loss to Tampa Bay on Tuesday, is hitting .297 with five home runs and 15 runs batted in over 56 appearances this season.
The Tyler City Council approved a contract with McDonald Transit to provide a general manager for the department for $156,864 per a year. The contract is expected to be finalized by the end of April, said Russ Jackson, the city's director of Solid Waste, Transit and Vehicle Services.
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With the terror threat level still at 3, security measures at mass events were tight across Belgium. In Brussels, there was only one entrance to the party zone. Party goers had to pass as many as five check points. Despite this, the atmosphere was good and the transition went smoothly.
The festivities in Brussels started around 8pm yesterday with the "Dundu", a parade of giant transparent puppets between Beurs and De Brouckère. A DJ next warmed up the crowd in the countdown to midnight. The fireworks were on this year, after having been cancelled last year.
"Our goal was to bring people together in a happy family atmosphere and this aim has been reached", organiser Olivier Mees said. Local police said there were no major incidents, although there were reports of burning waste containers and damaged cars.
Kwadwo Asamoah, Juventus midfielder
Italian Serie A giants AC Milan have joined the race to to sign want-away Juventus star Kwadwo Asamoah, according to reports.
Calciomercato claims the Ghana international has already bought a house in Milan and seemed destined to join Inter but the Rossoneri can hijack the deal.
Asamoah is reported to have rejected a contract extension at Juventus and has already reached an agreement in principle with Inter.
The 29-year-old joined Juventus in 2012 from Udinese and has spent his whole senior career in Italy.
A move to either Inter or AC Milan would be a big boost for both clubs as they have had their defensive struggles over the season.
Kathmandu, Jan.2 : Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal is likely to present the Constitution Amendment Bill in Parliament today after the Madhes-based parties renewed their pledge to support the holding of local elections. An agreement was reached on Saturday between senior leaders of the CPN and leaders from the Samyukta Loktantrik Madhesi Morcha during a meeting held at the Prime Minister's Baluwatar residence, reports the Kathmandu Post.
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ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) — Petra Kvitova advanced to the second round of the St. Petersburg Ladies Trophy on Wednesday, and Caroline Garcia was eliminated.
Kvitova, playing as a wild-card entry, beat Elena Vesnina 6-2, 6-0. The two-time Wimbledon champion will next play Irina-Camelia Begu.
Garcia, ranked seventh in the world, lost to Russian qualifier Elena Rybakina 4-6, 7-6 (6), 7-6 (5).
Rybakina will next face either Julia Goerges or Roberta Vinci in the quarterfinals.
The Reds kick-off at 7.45pm this evening and will be looking to secure an advantage to take to the Stadio Olimpico next Wednesday.
Top scorer Mohamed Salah starts in attack against his former club, having left Roma for £37m last June.
He line up alongside Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane with Liverpool's dynamic frontline set to put the pressure on Roma's defenders.
Ahead of the clash, Klopp said: "I make the pressure higher? I tell them it's the only chance you ever have in your life so use it. Would you love to hear that before a game?
"(It's) not a once-in-the-lifetime chance. I am already for the second time in the semi-finals and if I go, I will be the second time in the final. That's pretty rare."
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AUSTIN, Texas — A spokesman says former U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge expects to leave a Texas medical facility in time to be home in Maryland for Christmas.
Ridge suffered a heart attack on Nov. 16 while attending a Republican Governors Association conference in Austin, Texas. He’s been recovering at a local rehabilitation centre.
The 72-year-old Republican served two terms as Pennsylvania’s governor, from 1995 to 2001. He was the first homeland security secretary, serving under President George W. Bush until 2005.
Ridge’s spokesman, Steve Aaron, also said Sunday that Ridge’s hospitalization won’t affect his security firm’s contract with the Transport Workers Union of America to review airplane maintenance outsourcing to overseas companies.
Aaron says Ridge will be involved but that the work is being handled by a team at his firm.
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Schuyler Allen, pronounced Sky -ler, or maybe Sky-lah depending on what part of this great country you hail from, might not have the easiest first name to discern how to say at first glance but this transplanted to Hawaii Gulf Coaster rip’s the shittake out of it in any regional dialectic pronunciation you speak with.
Hey, at least he wasn’t named Dick.
In a three- corner bank shot Schuyler get’s barreled off his tukus in Hawaii, Ireland and the “East Coast” which looks pretty much like good ‘ol dirty water, Mid-Atlantic to us.
And the boy has his air and rail game totally down which yields some of his most impressive surfing in this 5:40 minute edit we strongly suggest you hit the push play icon below and Sea for yourself. – Mez –
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Hawaii- Sam Moody, Matt Catalano, Nick Rudine, Igor Hossman
Ireland- Jacob Laham, Clem Mcinerney, Ian Mitchinson, Guy Mac
East Coast- Hunter Martinez, Blake Michel, Ryan Mac, Matt Catalano, Ryan Simalchik, Thomas Larney
× Top Five@5 (6/14/17): The President addresses the nation, Dennis Rodman is a topic for late night, and more…
Top Five@5 for Wednesday, June 14th, 2017:
Chicago police address public safety concerns after two men stabbed each other at North Avenue Beach, President Trump speaks to the nation after a gunman from Illinois opened fire on members of Congress practicing baseball, Chicago Bears’ outside linebacker Leonard Floyd looks forward to the 2017 season, Dennis Rodman get the late night treatment, and U.S Rep Roger Williams describes the scene in Alexandria, Va.
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Since the work is concealed, there's no way to know for sure how many hedge funds are leveraging Washington to benefit their portfolios. But interviewing insiders and scouring public records, Bloomberg Businessweek identified six major influence campaigns waged on behalf of investors in a particular stock or bond since 2006. DCI, it turns out, coordinated all six.
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ostensibly independent intellectuals blanketed panels, hearings, and press conferences with the same storyline, without ever mentioning their connection to DCI or the hedge funds. If all went well, the targets of these campaigns--administration officials, media "thought leaders," and lawmakers--didn't know they were being lobbied, much less who paid for it.
WOODBURY -- The Gloucester County Sheriff's Office arrested 83 people in a three-day child support sweep, the county announced. The operation, which ran from April 4-6, resulted in the collection of nearly $26,000 in owed support, while the total owed on the executed warrants is more than $3 million.
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All India Muslim Personal Law Board is all set to introduce a new provision in its model ‘Nikahnama’ In the new ‘Nikahnama’ (marriage contract), the bridegroom has to commit that he will not give triple talaq The move came at the time when government tabled a bill to criminalise the ‘triple talaq’
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The founder and CEO of Encircled Kristi Soomer joined us live with looks from Encircled to help you create a minimalist wardrobe. The minimalist wardrobe is not just a closet with fewer items. It’s a selection of carefully curated items that are high quality. Encircled is on a mission to pack lighter and do more with less. Encircled believes in quality over quantity, building a closet full of items you love that are versatile and simplify getting dressed in the morning. For more information on Encircled and the looks seen in the segment, visit their website or follow them on social media.
JERUSALEM (AP) - The Israeli government has acknowledged it cannot expel African migrants against their will and has canceled all pending deportation orders.
In a statement to the Supreme Court on Tuesday, the state says: "It is not possible to implement expulsions to a third country without (migrants') consent."
Some 35,000 African migrants, mostly from Sudan and Eritrea, are in Israel. The government wants most of them to leave, but has not been able to find a way to expel them lawfully.
Last month, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reached a deal with the U.N. to resettle half of the migrants in Western nations and absorb the rest. But hours later, he called it off, caving in to nationalist critics who said it wasn't enough.
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa — Brenton Scott scored 20 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as Indiana State pulled away from Northern Iowa in the second half to take a 77-66 Missouri Valley Conference victory and snap a three-game losing streak on Saturday afternoon.
Scott knocked down three 3-pointers, giving him 257 career treys and leaving him 26 shy of the school record.
The Sycamores hit five 3-pointers in a row, the final two by Devin Thomas, to extend a one-point second-half lead, 45-44, into a 60-52 advantage.
Jordan Barnes contributed 13 points for Indiana State (11-13, 5-6).
Bennett Koch hit 8 of 11 from the free-throw line and finished with 16 points to lead Northern Iowa (11-13, 3-9), which dropped its third straight and fourth in its last five games. Klint Carlson added 14 points and Isaiah Brown contributed 10.
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Jeremy Corbyn made the unusual decision to attack the Prime Minister on the Government’s track record on bus services on Wednesday afternoon, accusing her of failing “on yet another public service”.
The Labour leader was widely expected to exploit Brexit divisions among ministers ahead of a crucial meeting of the cabinet at Chequers on Friday, where the official position on Britain’s future customs arrangement with the EU will be hammered out.
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KASHECHEWAN, Ont. - An evacuation due to flooding fears is underway at a remote First Nation community in northern Ontario.
Area MP Charlie Angus says 325 people from Kashechewan First Nation flew to Kapuskasing, Ont., on Sunday and another 200 are expected to leave the community Monday as ice breaks up north of the community along the Albany River.
Angus says children, the elderly and the sick are being evacuated first as a precautionary measure.
He says local officials and those from the province will monitor the ice as open water moves towards the reserve where roughly 2,000 people live.
Angus says the ice could easily jam, which would cause the nearby areas to quickly flood because a dyke could fail.
He says the community is expected to sit down soon with representatives from the federal and provincial government to discuss relocation to higher ground.
Earlier in the session, European and Asian equities also edged higher. The Euro Stoxx was up 1.25 per cent at 3,311.80. The German DAX was up 1 per cent at 11,798.74. The FTSE 100 index was 0.49 per cent higher at 7,294.04. The MSCI emerging market index was up 0.56 per cent at 935.66.
× Comedian Ralphie May dies at age 45: Report
LAS VEGAS– Stand-up comic Ralphie May died Friday morning at his home in Las Vegas, TMZ reported. He was 45 years old.
The comedian gained fame when he placed second on “Last Comic Standing” in 2003. He also had several comedy specials, including “Too Big to Ignore” and “Girth of a Nation.”
According to TMZ, May had been fighting pneumonia for weeks and died of cardiac arrest.
May, who had an ongoing show at Harrah’s Las Vegas, was scheduled to perform at the Renaissance Theatre in Mansfield, Ohio on Oct. 13.
The theater posted the following message on its website:
“We have sadly learned of the passing of comedian Ralphie May. The show has been canceled, and our box office will contact patrons who have purchased on Tuesday, October 10th.”
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An ultra-sensitive, wearable sweat sensor may improve diagnosis and treatment of cystic fibrosis, diabetes and other conditions, researchers said Monday.Unlike previous sweat sensors, the new model requires only a trace of moisture to do its job and doesn't require patients to sit still for 30 minutes while it collects sweat."This is a huge step forward," said co-author Carlos Milla, associate professor of pediatrics at Stanford University.
In this Feb. 24, 2017, file photo, standing in front of the Santa Ana city jail, Hairo Cortes, program coordinator for Orange County Immigrant Youth United, speaks to the media about the Department of Homeland Security's decision to terminate the immigrant detention contract between ICE and the Santa Ana City Jail in Santa Ana, Calif. California's $125 billion budget set to be approved on Thursday, June 15, 2017, would prevent local governments from signing contracts with federal immigration authorities for detention facilities or expanding existing contracts like one underway in Orange County.
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The U.S. Ambassador Elisabeth Millard attended a launch ceremony for the new $9.7 million Feed the Future Tajikistan Land Market Development Activity Project in Tajikistan, reports the U.S. Embassy. The ceremony was also attended by key stakeholders and other counterparts who make significant contributions to promote land use rights, including Rajabboy Ahmadzoda, Chairman of State Committee for Land Management and Geodesy of the Republic of Tajikistan, as well as representatives from Parliament and the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan, and the U.S. Embassy.
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Key Words: Cam Newton apologizes, but not before losing a sponsor after laughing at female reporter
Dannon says Newton’s comments to Jourdan Rodrigue were ‘sexist and disparaging to all women.’
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Donations for Ellison family to be taken at Bryant-Mount St. Mary game
The Bryant Hornets and Oklahoma Athletics are working together to take up donations for the Ellison family of the Sheridan softball program.
Kaci Ellison, the older sister of Sheridan player Kendall Ellison, tragically passed away Saturday during the Drew Melton Tournament in Benton.
“We will take cash donations and give them to the family to help with all the unexpected costs of a funeral,” said Bryant head coach Lisa Dreher. “They are going through so much more than most are aware of. It’s a very sad situation and any help we can give them will go a long way.”
Donations will be taken up during Tuesday’s game at the Lady Hornets’ Yard against the Mount St. Mary Belles.
Donations by check should be made to BLHS Booster Club. Receipts will be provided.
Vodacom appointed former deputy finance minister Jabu Moleketi as its new chairman, replacing Peter Moyo who gave notice in April that he was moving to the position of Old Mutual Emerging Markets CEO.
Vodacom also appointed former Standard Bank and Liberty Life chairman Saki Macozoma as its lead independent director on Thursday
Moleketi, who also chairs Brait, has been a Vodacom board member since November 2009. He will replace Moyo after the mobile network’s annual general meeting on July 18.
Moleketi served as deputy finance minister in Thabo Mbeki’s administration between 2004 and 2008.
The white body color is actually a vehicle wrap - so the car thief could have peeled it off, revealing the maroon paint underneath. Palm Bay police seek stolen BMW convertible The white body color is actually a vehicle wrap - so the car thief could have peeled it off, revealing the maroon paint underneath.
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Tikka M695 270 I have a tikka m695 270 laminated stock and stainless barrel.Has Nikon 3-9x40 bdc scope. Gun it in new condition. Asking 900 or make offer. Will pay for shipping if sold for right price if not buyer pays shipping.
Officers were called to 728 Willow Street around 1 a.m. Sunday. When they arrived, 26-year-old Gabriella Rojas had already died from her injuries.
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CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The City of Charleston says it is willing to foot the bill for whatever legal battle may arise from the I-526 project.
City council approved a resolution Tuesday night that would allow Charleston to pay for legal fees incurred to defend lawsuits during the permitting process of the highway infrastructure improvement.
City officials say they would pay if the funds were availible from other potential sources of revenue such as tax increment financing.
“The city tonight is saying we will stand by side with the county of Charleston,” said Mayor John Tecklenburg, “to defend a lawsuit in order to get 526 completed.”
With Christmas right around the corner, this holiday season can be one for petty arguments regarding the whole “Don’t Take Christ Out Of Christmas” debate. However, there is a certain truth that you should know about before getting into one of these debates!
The estimated payout for retiring Jersey City Police Chief Phil Zacche's unused time has a Republican lawmaker renewing her call for curbing the practice of paying public officials for their accumulated vacation, sick and comp time. State Sen. Jennifer Beck, R-Red Bank, issued a statement yesterday calling six-figure payouts like Zacche's "egregious."
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Ed Sheeran and Beyonce have a reason to celebrate as their duet of “Perfect” has skyrocketed to number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 Charts. Honestly, I think this version is A LOT better then the original! Which version do you prefer? -Suits
February 14, 2017, 7:03 AM | The Trump administration faces a high-level shakeup after less than a month in office. The president's national security adviser, Gen. Michael Flynn, resigned late Monday night. That followed questions about his conversations with Russian officials during the presidential transition. Margaret Brennan reports on the fallout.
Digicel has appointed Alexander Matuschka Greiffenclau as Group Chief Executive, replacing Colm Delves who stepped down for personal and family reasons. Delves is expected to remain as a non-executive director of Digicel.
Greiffenclau previously served as Group Chief Performance Officer of VEON since mid-2015. He previously served as Chief Transformation Officer at Nokia Networks, where he was credited as playing a key role in its transformation.Under Colm’s leadership over the past 13 years, Digicel grew from US$478 million revenues in eight markets to $2.5 billion revenues across 32 markets with a ten-fold increase in profitability and subscribers.
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Shea Patterson is leaving Ole Miss and transferring to the University of Michigan.
Patterson made the announcement via Twitter Monday afternoon.
The Shreveport, LA native played in 10 games in two seasons with the Rebels, completing 238-of-392 passes for 3,139 yards and 23 touchdowns.
Patterson suffered a season ending knee injury against LSU on Saturday, Oct. 1. The Tigers easily beat the Rebs, 38-21.
Ole Miss was hit with heavy sanctions under head coach Hugh Freeze by the NCAA, allowing players the freedom to transfer to other schools.
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Remember the man who was in prison and had THE HOTTEST MUG SHOT!!? Well, he has been out of prison for one whole year and is now making his modeling debut in New York Fashion Week! Watch below to see this ‘hot felon’ strutting his stuff in NY! **SHIRTLESS BY THE WAY**
2 blasts reported outside airport in Somalia's capital
MOGADISHU, Somalia - The African Union mission in Somalia is reporting two loud explosions outside Mogadishu's international airport.
There are no immediate details on the midday blasts. Somalia's capital has seen frequent bomb attacks at hotels and military checkpoints, with homegrown extremist group al-Shabab claiming responsibility.
The attacks have threatened this Horn of Africa nation's attempts to rebuild from decades of chaos. The country's presidential election, a key step toward recovery, already has been delayed multiple times because of security and other concerns.
Georgia, 14, and Lily, 17, Folpp are both scholarship winners for the prestigious dance school Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School in Melbourne.
Georgia, 14, and Lily, 17, Folpp are both scholarship winners for the prestigious dance school Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School in Melbourne. Marc Stapelberg
EVERY year The Northern Star puts out a calender featuring some of the most interesting and poignant photos taken through the year.
This time we asked our readers to choose which images they think should be in the calender.
They selected a range of images which caught their eye and represented the dynamic region we live in.
The calender will be out from December 16 and are available at participating newsagents.
Donald Trump is not president yet, but his words already carry a lot of weight. Pharmaceutical stocks took a dive last month when he told Time magazine that he doesn't like “what’s happened with drug prices.” And he promised to bring them down.
Here & Now's Peter O'Dowd talks more about the power the president has to move markets with Matt Slaughter, dean of the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College. Slaughter also served on the Council of Economic Advisors in the George W. Bush administration.
Barney Lenehan heard about the fire from his brother and had just minutes to get his dog before the flames hit.
LONDON, April 12 Sterling hit its highest level in over a week against the dollar and a 12-day high versus the euro on Wednesday, after data on British wage growth beat expectations.
Workers' total earnings including bonuses rose by an annual 2.3 percent in the three months to February, unchanged from the previous period, but above economists' expectations of 2.2 percent.
The unemployment rate held steady at an almost 12-year low of 4.7 percent, in line with forecasts.
Sterling, which was trading at $1.2500 ahead of the data, rose 20 ticks to hit its highest level in nine days against the dollar at $1.2520. It was up 0.2 percent on the day.
It reversed early losses to turn higher against the euro, and hit a 12-day high of 84.80 pence per euro.
British government bond futures briefly dipped after the data while stock markets were little changed. (Reporting by Ritvik Carvalho and David Milliken; Editing by John Geddie)
MIAMI - Police are investigating after a man tried to lure a 7-year-old girl into his car Tuesday afternoon in Miami.
Miami police Officer Kenia Fallat said the girl was walking home from summer camp shortly after 3 p.m. when a man tried to abduct her near Northwest Fourth Avenue and Northwest 75th Street.
Fallat said the man used candy in an effort to try to lure her into his red sedan.
Fallat said the man was last seen wearing a ski mask and gloves.
The girl was able to get away.
Anyone with information is asked to call Miami police or Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS.
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GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) – Green Bay Police have a man in custody after a suspicious incident outside Lincoln Elementary School Tuesday afternoon.
According to a letter sent home to parents, the man stood behind the fence while kindergartners and first- and second-graders were outside for recess and “made general statements… about students needing to come with him.”
The school says the man was noticed immediately by a supervisor, and the incident “was over in less than one minute.” The man never came on to school property or come in any physical contact with children, the school said.
When police found the suspect, a 44-year-old man from Green Bay, they discovered he was in possession of a stolen car. He’s being held on possible charges for that. Police don’t know what charges he might face for the incident at Lincoln.
Pajarito’s first Cinco de Mayo celebration was so popular, they’re planning a bigger, better celebration this year.
The May 5 event will run from 1 to 10 p.m. in the restaurant’s parking lot, at 605 W. Seventh St. in St. Paul. There will be games, prizes, giveaways and a live band. Admission is free.
There will be tacos and other food from Pajarito, and they’re adding Sweet Science Ice cream items (we hear there might be ice cream tacos) to the menu. This year, you’ll also be able to order pre-mixed cocktails, including the restaurant’s signature habanero margarita, in the parking lot. If you’re a beer person, neighboring Bad Weather will be serving, as will Minneapolis’ Indeed Brewing.
If you attended last year, you’ll know there were lines for food, but the restaurant promises they’ve streamlined things to help keep party-goers moving.
Microsoft has delayed its latest “Patch Tuesday” security update, following a “last-minute issue”.
“Our top priority is to provide the best possible experience for customers in maintaining and protecting their systems,” said Microsoft.
“This month, we discovered a last-minute issue that could impact some customers and was not resolved in time for our planned updates today.”
“After considering all options, we made the decision to delay this month’s updates. We apologise for any inconvenience caused by this change to the existing plan.”
Bleeping Computer reported that the zero-day vulnerability affecting the SMBv3 protocol is a possible cause of the delay.
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Bellingham Police release names of family found dead
Police have identified the three people found dead Monday afternoon in a Cordata neighborhood home as the victims of a homicide-suicide. Police identified the victims as Tanya Rowe, husband Kevin Rowe, and their 5-year-old son Benton.
This slide show was prepared for a group of Oregon High School Students to help them learn about energy engineers - hat they do, how they become engineers, where to learn more.
Dr. Victor S. Sierpina is the WD and Laura Nell Nicholson Family Professor of Integrative Medicine and Professor of Family Medicine at UTMB.
PUTNAM COUNTY, Ga. (AP) — A Georgia sheriff says the reward is now $115,000 for information leading to arrests of two inmates who killed two guards and escaped from a prison bus.
Putnam County Sheriff Howard Sills says in a brief email to The Associated Press that “many significant contributions” boosted the reward from $70,000.
Authorities say 43-year-old Donnie Russell Rowe and 24-year-old Ricky Dubose have stolen at least two vehicles for their getaway.
The first was a Honda that was found hidden in woods near a house they ransacked about 25 miles (40 kilometers) from the site of the killing. Police say they then stole a white pickup truck from an industrial site in the area.
Airs Thursday, December 5, at 8 p.m. From the Shreveport House Concert Archive and a concert from August of 2005 we present Tom Kimmel live at the Shreveport House Concerts.
The Red Cross says more than 200 people are dead and hundreds more are missing near the capitol city of Freetown, after torrential rains triggered massive mudslides. CNN's Farai Sevenzo reports.
SGL Carbon SE (Wiesbaden, Germany) has agreed to sell its cathodes, furnace linings, and carbon electrodes (CFL/CE) business to private equity investment firm Triton Partners (Frankfurt, Germany). The August 8 announcement means that SGL Group has signed a sale and purchase agreement to sell its cathodes, furnace linings, and carbon electrodes (CFL/CE) business for an agreed-on enterprise value (cash and debt free) of €250 million, which, after deduction of standard debt-like items (mainly pension provisions) as well as other customary adjustments, results in cash proceeds of more than €230 million. The final proceeds will be determined based on the balance sheet at closing. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, mainly relating to antitrust approvals. Closing is expected in the fourth quarter of 2017.
A man convicted of murdering a woman in a Times Square budget hotel has been sentenced to 25 years to life in prison, nearly a decade after the killing.
Perfect Effect PC-19B Black Gorira Jr and more Perfect Combiner Sets Coming
Perfect Effect have announced on their Facebook pag e a set of black repaints for their PC-19 figures. This deco uses Beast Wars season 1 Optimus Primal’s color scheme. The two pack of mini-Gorilla bots can transform into various weapons to accompany Perfect Effect Beast Gorira figure, which is their interpretation of a Masterpiece-styled Optimal Optimus and Primal Prime. The weapon modes include hammers, pistols, swords and battle axes. Also announced on the same Facebook page update, albeit with no pictures, is an announcement that Perfect Effect’s Perfect Combiner series will be returning for the Power of the Primes line. » Continue Reading. The post Perfect Effect PC-19B Black Gorira Jr and more Perfect Combiner Sets Coming appeared first on Transformer World 2005 - TFW2005.COM
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ACT Leader David Seymour has welcomed the resumption of diplomatic relations between Israel and New Zealand.
"Israel has always been a friend of New Zealand, and for good reason. We share basic but vital values of democracy and individual freedom," says Mr Seymour.
"As Israel knows all too well, these values must be defended, and part of that means strengthening alliances with strong diplomatic ties. The recent damage done to these ties was misstep from our Government.
"The reinstatement of our respective ambassadors will be especially welcomed by the New Zealand Israeli community and Kiwi expats in Israel, two groups that should never have been punished for our Government’s diplomatic indiscretion."
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A woman, who was inside the trailer where a double homicide occurred on Fred Nash Lane early last Wednesday morning, apparently hid in a closet while the two victims were shot to death.
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No additional charges against the man accused to stabbing a woman and her pregnant daughter in High Point last week.
Protecting your home while you're on vacation. The one thing police say you should not do.
And we'll have NASCAR's Bobby Labonte live with us. He's talking about the other vehicle he likes to operate and an important charity event coming up.
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DUBAI, June 15 Dubai-based ride hailing firm Careem will step up expansion into new markets after raising $150 million from investors, including German carmaker Daimler and Saudi Arabia's Kingdom Holding.
Police: Woman assaults officer after disturbance on Las Vegas flight
Police arrested a woman they say caused a disturbance while on board an American Airlines flight and then assaulted an officer.
KLAS-TV reports Metro Police received a request Tuesday to meet a flight from Chicago at Las Vegas' McCarran International Airport after a woman on board allegedly assaulted a passenger and a flight crew member during the flight.
Las Vegas resident Ryan Flanigan says he was an assault victim in the incident.
Flanigan says the woman claimed there was a carbon monoxide leak on the plane and President Donald Trump was going to fix it.
After asking her to quiet down, Flanigan says the woman punched him.
While being escorted off the plane, police say the woman assaulted one of the officers and was placed under arrest.
If there ever was a locally inspired recipe, Amy Kristy’s Spam quiche is it. The dish combines classic quiche ingredients with the canned meat for a quick, hearty and tasty meal.
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A Bury St Edmunds shop has answered a foodbank’s plea for items.
McColl’s at Hardwick Shopping Centre donated £60 worth of food to Gatehouse following an appeal in the Bury Free Press.
The charity, in Dettingen Way, recently saw a dramatic spike in demand for the foodbank and needed to replenish its stocks.
Thanking McColl’s, Amanda Bloomfield, chief executive of Gatehouse, said: “We’re still very much in need of donations to be able to get us through the cold half of the year and ready for Christmas.”
The charity is also appealing for items for the 400 Christmas hampers it distributes.
Some people were even left convinced they may have witnesses an alien UFO.
Videos of the bizarre sight over California yesterday were uploaded to social media and even sent to investigators at the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON) as a possible alien sighting.
The footage shows from various locations a bright point in the sky with a beam of light radiating below it.
In one video, a woman shrieked 'It's ET!', while others claimed on social media to have seen an alien craft.
But, in response, the US Navy confirmed it carried out missile tests off the coast at 3.30am and 6.20am local time yesterday.
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April 24 (Reuters) - Mercury Systems Inc:
* Q3 GAAP EARNINGS PER SHARE $0.08
* Q3 REVENUE $116.3 MILLION VERSUS I/B/E/S VIEW $124 MILLION
* Q3 EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW $0.35 — THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S
* SEES Q4 2018 ADJUSTED EARNINGS PER SHARE $0.40 TO $0.43
* SEES FY ADJUSTED EARNINGS PER SHARE ABOUT $1.35 TO $1.38 INCLUDING ITEMS
* SEES FY 2018 GAAP EARNINGS PER SHARE $0.85 TO $0.88 INCLUDING ITEMS
* SEES FY 2018 REVENUE $464 MILLION TO $468 MILLION
* TOTAL BACKLOG AT MARCH 31, 2018 WAS $429.3 MILLION, A $111.3 MILLION INCREASE FROM A YEAR AGO
* FOR FULL FISCAL YEAR 2018, INCLUDING THEMIS COMPUTER, CO CURRENTLY EXPECTS REVENUE OF $487.0 MILLION TO $492.0 MILLION
* Q4 EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW $0.39, REVENUE VIEW $134.6 MILLION — THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S
* FY2018 EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW $1.39, REVENUE VIEW $484.2 MILLION — THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Armenian officials lay flowers at the monument to the victims of mass killings by Ottoman Turks, to commemorate the 103rd anniversary of the genocide in Yerevan, Armenia, Tuesday, April 24, 2018. Tigran Mehrabyan, PAN Photo via AP)
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To the Editor:
Valerie Oyakhilome ’18 writes that “the administration is able to disinvite John Derbyshire, but chose to allow [former Senator] Brown to enter into our sanctuary, incite concealed racists and further rob minority students of their sense of safety, security and agency.” Agreed! Here is a modest proposal: Williams should form a committee which would create a list of “racist” ideas. Any person supporting these ideas would be banned from campus. Applications for admission from high school students who are in favor of reducing illegal immigration should be rejected. Teaching applications from anyone who donated to President Trump’s campaign should be discarded. Any student or professor who demonstrates “bigotry” should be removed from campus. Such behavior is inconsistent with the Williams Code of Conduct.
– David Kane ’88
Inspectors gave a popular Rancho Mirage restaurant a clean bill of health today after it was shut down for a health code violation last week.
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) — Authorities in Charleston are searching for a missing teenager.
According to Charleston Police, Ayanna Korin Evans, 16, voluntarily left school at about 12 p.m. on Tuesday, February 14. She said that she was going to see her mother in New York because she is homesick.
We’re told Evans lives with her grandmother in West Ashley and does not have a working cell phone, money, or a car.
She is described as an African-American female, standing at 5’11, weighing 130 pounds. Evans has brown hair and brown eyes.
If you have any information, call 843-743-7200 for the on-duty Charleston Police Department detective.
TECUMSEH — A stretch of County Road 46 just east of Windsor was closed in both directions Monday night following a collision between a tanker truck and a pedestrian.
According to emergency services dispatches, the victim was discovered in a ditch and rushed to hospital in critical condition.
County Road 46 was closed between the Sexton Side Road and Concession Road 10 as OPP investigated. Tecumseh firefighters and EMS paramedics were at the scene. A tanker truck used to haul milk was stopped at the side of the road.
Former FBI director James Comey speaks during a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on Capitol Hill, Thursday, June 8, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former FBI Director James Comey has scorned the memo that was released by House Republicans after being declassified by President Donald Trump, saying it doesn't add up to much.
His assessment on Twitter was: "That's it?"
Comey called the memo "dishonest and misleading" and not worth the damage it's done to public trust in U.S. intelligence agencies.
After being declassified by Trump, the memo was released Friday by House Republicans. It claims the FBI abused its surveillance powers in the Russia investigation.
The FBI, Justice Department and Democrats furiously lobbied Trump to stop the release, saying it could harm national security and mislead the public.
Since his firing last May, Comey has made his personal feelings about Trump known, testifying in detail about personal interactions he says troubled him.
Lindsey Vonn flashes her toned abs as she hits the red carpet at the 2018 Times 100 Gala on Tuesday night (April 24) at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City.
The 33-year-old Olympic skier rocked a black top and dramatic blue skirt as she arrived at the event.
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Other Olympians stepping out for the gala included figure skater Adam Rippon, gymnast Aly Raisman, and fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad.
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(WTNH)– An impatient dog continuously honked a car horn to get its owner out of a convenience store.
A video of the hilarious incident has gone viral after Justin Crail caught the moment on camera while at a gas station in New Jersey and posted it on Facebook.
In the caption Crail writes, “Dog honking the horn for its owner!😂😂😂 Share this it’s gotta go viral!! Video taken by me at a gas station on 31.”
The owner eventually comes out of the store, seemingly not surprised at her dog’s lack of patience.
Dec 12 (Reuters) - FIRST SENSOR AG:
* DGAP-NEWS: FIRST SENSOR AG: FIRST SENSOR REACHES 10-MILLION MILESTONE WITH OEM PRESSURE SENSOR
* CONTRACT TERM UNTIL 2021 WITH ANTICIPATED ANNUAL SALES VOLUME OF EUR 8 MILLION Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
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Belews Creek, N.C. -- A multi-vehicle crash closed down all lanes of US-158 eastbound near Belews Creek Wednesday morning.
The incident occurred around 6:10 a.m. near Rail Fence Road in Belews Creek.
It is not known how many vehicles were involved and the extent of any injuries.
The investigation is ongoing.
Troopers, deputies on scene of an accident on Hwy 158 in Belews Creek near Rail Fence Rd. Appears to be blcoked off @myfox8 pic.twitter.com/KCWpslWU1M — Nick Sturdivant (@N_SturdivantTV) February 15, 2017
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American first lady Melania Trump and French first lady Brigitte Macron pose for a photo on April 24, 2018. Bryan Sneider/Reuters
The French president and first lady arrived in D.C. on Monday for a state visit, giving Americans a chance to see first lady Melania Trump next to one of her closest style allies.
She and French first lady Brigitte Macron have a lot in common. Both women have husbands who became president by non-traditional paths, with Macron rising to prominence in banking and Trump in real estate.
Glamorous looks for extravagant dinners and galas are expected for former model Melania and former schoolteacher Macron, but everyday appearances count, too.
And the two first ladies have rolled out surprisingly similar style themes for their biggest moments in the spotlight:
Balasore: Just a week after the successful test of longest range nuclear capable missile Agni-V, on Monday another India’s strategic ballistic Agni-IV, has been successfully flight tested from Balasore, Odisha on Monday.
Agni-IV, which is a nuclear capable missile, has a range of over 4,000 kilometres. The Agni-V, which was tested last week, has a range of over 5,000 kilometres. Both missiles are capable of covering most parts of China.
The missile, which is about 20 metres tall and weighs 17 tons, was earlier flight-tested from the launch complex-4 of Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Abdul Kalam Island, formerly known as Wheeler Island, in November. This was the sixth trial of the Agni-IV missile.
Agni-IV missile is equipped with 5th generation on board computer and distributed architecture. It has the latest features to correct and guide itself for in flight disturbances.
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A 17-year-old surfer was attacked by a shark and killed Monday off Australia's south coast.
The girl was surfing with her father when she was attacked off Esperance in Western Australia state.
She was taken to Esperance Hospital in critical condition, where she died soon after. Police have not said what type of shark was responsible.
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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — You may have heard the word sepsis and may not have known what it means.
Sepsis can be described as a constellation of symptoms associated with an overwhelming infection in the bloodstream that can lead to damage and vital organs.
We are finding the incidence of sepsis in hospitals is increasing over time.
The good news is we have medications that can effectively treat sepsis. But the key to treating sepsis is recognizing the issue early enough in care to make a difference.
Physician’s are now being trained to aggressively look for the signs and symptoms of sepsis in hospitalized patients and there are parameters that allow healthcare providers to know when someone might be at greater risk.
The AMA is working on a national data base to help in this effort.
Westport (Town of) CT -- Moody's Assigns Aaa to Westport, CT's $16.1M GO Bonds, Issue of 2018; outlooks remains stable
American megastar, business and former politician Arnold Schwarzenegger has arrived in Australia as his part of a global crusade on health and fitness.
CAA has partnered with CMC Capital Partners to form media and entertainment platform CAA China, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. As part of the pact, CMC - a major Chinese investment firm with stakes in Oriental DreamWorks and Warner Bros.'
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TUCSON, AZ - This week's Tuesday's Tail is Lady. She is a 6-year-old boxer mix who was brought to Pima Animal Care Center when her owner could no longer care for her.
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Concern is growing for a Lincolnshire man who was reported missing four days ago.
A public appeal was launched by Lincolnshire Police on Thursday evening, August 10 after Michael Allen from Mablethorpe failed to return home.
The 38-year-old has not been seen or heard from since.
He is described as a white male of a stocky build and is approximately 6’2” tall.
Mr Allen was last seen sporting a black waterproof coat, black joggers and black Nike trainers.
He was also riding a blue mountain bike.
A spokesman for Lincolnshire Police confirmed today, August 14 that the force are still actively looking for the man.
Anyone who might have any information leading to Mr Allen’s whereabouts is asked to contact 101, quoting reference: PID93081.
Alternatively, there is a Missing Person’s helpline which is reachable on 116 000.
The Jets are no strangers to controversy, so it only makes sense that they chose to chime in on a surefire way to start an argument.
Michael Jordan or LeBron James?
Members of New York were the question that has had basketball aficionados debating for years. To make things interesting, the Jets’ verdict was ultimately decided by 31 total votes. As the race became dead-even at 15, veteran quarterback Josh McCown gave the decisive answer.
McCown, 40, initially tabbed James as the GOAT before eventually changing his mind. Growing up watching M.J., McCown was compelled to side with His Airness.
Gang Green’s opinions aside, both Jordan and James will go down as some of the best to ever grace a basketball court. Although it can be near-impossible to select one over the other, the Jets were able to crown a victor.
Oil made the biggest annual gain since 2009 as OPEC and other producing nations plan to start supply cuts next month to reduce swelling global inventories. Futures rose 52 percent in London this year after closing little changed on Friday.
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April 10 Cypress Semiconductor Corp:
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* Cypress Semiconductor - entered into amendment no. 5 to amended and restated credit and guaranty agreement, dated as of April 7, 2017
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With the final weekend of Rodeo, Spring Break and St. Patrick's Day on Saturday, expect to see extra officers on the road looking for drunk drivers.If you plan on partying with a drink in hand, make sure you have a safe ride home.Crown Royal is joining forces with Lyft to provide $10 off of rides around town starting Saturday at 12 a.m until 11:49 p.m. on Sunday. If you are 21 or older, enter the promo code CROWNRIDES on the app.Also, Houston attorneys Sutliff and Stout will pay up to $30 for your ride home on St. Patrick's Day. Send your receipt, valid driver's license and Paypal information to the attorney's office within 7 days and receive a refund up to $30.
Michael McKee, Bloomberg News international economics and policy correspondent, discusses comments made by David Malpass, undersecretary for international affairs at the U.S. Treasury department, where he said that the U.S. had ended formal economic dialogues with China. Soon after, Malpass told reporters that he simply misspoke and that the department was still speaking with Chinese authorities. He speaks with Bloomberg’s Peter Barnes and Nathan Hager on Bloomberg Radio’s "Politics, Policy, Power and Law."
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TOKYO, Aug 15 (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe sent a ritual offering to the Yasukuni shrine for war dead on Tuesday to mark the anniversary of Japan's World War Two surrender.
Past visits by Japanese leaders to Yasukuni have outraged Beijing and Seoul because it honours 14 Japanese leaders convicted by an Allied tribunal as war criminals, along with other war dead.
Abe has only visited the shrine in person once since taking office in 2012, but sends offerings on August 15 and during Yasukuni's twice yearly festivals.
Masahiko Shibayama, a lawmaker from Abe's Liberal Democratic Party, told reporters that he had made an offering on Abe's behalf.
Abe's move comes amid heightened tensions in the region in the wake of North Korean missile tests, threats from Pyongyang to strike the area around the U.S. territory of Guam and U.S. President Donald Trump warning of "fire and fury" if North Korea threatened the United States. (Reporting by Teppei Kasai, writing by Elaine Lies; Editing by Michael Perry)
Police have launched an operation to trace the suspected kidnapper (Representational)
An alleged attempt to kidnap a two-year-old girl child from her house in Assam's Nagaon district has been foiled by the intervention of the locals, police said.
The child's mother said that an unidentified person had entered her house, through a door left ajar, at Bhalukmari in Lanka area at 8 pm on Tuesday and asked her to hand over the child to him.
When she refused to do so, the man hit her, snatched away the child and started running, the mother told reporters today in the presence of policemen.
She chased the man and on hearing her screams, neighbours rushed to the scene, she said.
On seeing the locals, the man left the child on the road and fled from the spot, she said.
The police reached the spot and launched an operation to trace the suspected kidnapper.
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Easter is now behind us, but there are two bank holidays in May to look forward to.
This year, Easter fell close to May 1, so we don't have long to wait until the next one.
They say you shouldn't wish away the time but there is no harm in having something to look forward to, including the bank holidays.
So start planning your time off.
Bank or public holidays do not have to be given as paid leave. An employer can choose to include bank holidays as part of a worker’s statutory annual leave.
RCMP have laid charges against a 19-year-old man in connection with a fatal ATV accident that led to the death of another teen in Saskatchewan last summer.
On June 10, 2017 Humboldt and Lanigan RCMP responded to an ATV rollover in a field area just north of the Lanigan Central High School.
Drew Rossen, 19, died at the scene.
At the time of the crash last year, the RCMP said its investigation could take between one and two months.
On Monday, a 19-year-old, who is also from Lanigan, was charged with impaired driving causing death, impaired driving with a blood alcohol over .08 causing death and dangerous driving causing death.
The man has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear in Humboldt Provincial Court on April 23.
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The conservative Georgian Orthodox Church — followed by more than 80 per cent of the 4.5 million population — is one of several distinct Eastern Orthodox Churches, which also include the Greek and Russian Churches.
Ilia II — who has led the Church such since 1977 — wields significant influence on Georgia’s social and political life. He oversaw a major revival of the Church after Georgia regained independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. The Church was severely repressed during the Soviet era and Tsarist Russia’s occupation of Georgia.
19 people killed as Islamist sect attack in Somali hotel
19 persons were confirmed dead by the Police when Islamist attackers launched a car bomb and gun attack at a busy hotel and an adjacent restaurant in the Somali capital. Police officer Abdi Bashir told Reuters that a car driven by a suicide bomber rammed into the Posh Hotel in south Mogadishu on Wednesday evening …
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Filmmaker Vikram Bhatt says that biopics of "unknown guys to the known" are the only kind of films now made in India."Off late, we have become an industry that churns out only biopics. From the unknown guys to the known, everyone's story is up for grabs," said Bhatt.He is yet to join the bandwagon though.His psychological thriller Hadh has been now brought to the audience by SonyLIV, a digital entertainment platform.The 10-episode web series features an intriguing narrative that touches upon passion, lies, betrayal and murder."Hadh is the story of power and greed and to what limit people can go to achieve it. I believe almost everyone on this planet has a selling price. Some sell cheap and the rest hold back.... Hadh is Shakespearean in its construction. A dying king and three young aspirants for the throne, so to speak. Lies, betrayal, and murder is on the menu," he said.
Much has been made lately regarding certain NFL players kneeling before the American flag during the national anthem. However, the essence of America is its diversity and protection of rights for everyone, including the right of free speech.
There is no question that African Americans have not been treated fairly in this country for centuries, yet there are those who would deny this through their ignorance, prejudice or fear. To me, not giving everyone an even break is abjectly unpatriotic, so much more so than opting not to salute a flag as an expression of one's outrage.
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AFTER four years at the helm of the Gosport Marine Scene, secretary Peter Cardy is standing down.
Richard Baker-Jones, a long-standing member of the group, will be filling his shoes – though Peter will still be involved with the Gosport Marine Scene.
Peter said: ‘After four exciting and enjoyable years as secretary of Gosport Marine Scene, I am handing the volunteer baton to another old salt.
‘I shall continue to be involved on the board of Gosport Marine Scene.’
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (AP) – Alaska State Troopers have arrested three men suspected of stealing an ATM from a rural Fairbanks store.
Troopers say 35-year-old Joshua Ritter, 55-year-old Scott Jackson and 35-year-old Robert Strickland are charged with felony counts of burglary, theft and criminal mischief plus misdemeanor counts of trespass.
Online court documents do not list their attorneys.
Security cameras early Thursday showed three men using a pickup and chain to break open the door of the Goldstream General Store west of Fairbanks.
Two suspects picked up the ATM and loaded it into the back of the pickup.
Troopers say an alert citizen Friday recognized the pickup from news reports and called officers to a Fred Meyer store parking lot.
Ritter and Jackson were arrested with the truck.
Troopers and Fairbanks police later arrested Strickland.
Tari-PORI yesterday conducted its first district development authority meeting in Tari.
Finance and Rural Development Minister and Tari-Pori MP James Marape chaired yesterday’s meeting.
Marape asked his board members to outlay development issues confronting the district, and and for local level governments to come up with their respective plans.
“All of you have worked with me for the last 10 years,” he said.
“I request you presidents to now go back to your LLGs, have meeting with your councillors and public servants, and reassess what we have done and what we must do in terms of service to our people.
“Our people have shown trust in our team. We must continue the path of development, including ensuring the three high schools we developed in our term are resourced and functioning.”
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Students at Fargo’s Bennett Elementary Plant Garden
FARGO, ND – Fourth graders at Bennett Elementary got the chance to use their green thumbs to plant a summer garden.
It’s designed to enhance the students’ science curriculum.
Plant science students from NDSU visited the class to teach the kids about gardening.
They planted a wide variety of vegetables like tomatoes, carrots, and zucchini.
The vegetables will be harvested in the fall and used to create soups and salsa.
“We really do enjoy the garden, especially when they can see from previous years the kids planting the garden, and those types of things, and they also are consumers when we have the produce sale, they buy the produce so they’re excited then to plant the seeds, the plants, and plant the garden themselves,” Fourth Grade Teacher Patricia Dredge said.
This is the seventh year students have been doing the summer garden.
Donald Trump is up tweeting on Wednesday morning about the Flynn fallout, saying the 'fake news media is going crazy with their conspiracy theories and blind hatred.'
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Since this was the last game of 2016, we will focus on last night's game, but also on the year 2016 as a whole for the Canadiens organization. When it comes to Paul Byron, we always wait for the other shoe to drop.
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A 29-year-old Alberta man is facing child pornography charges after being arrested in Calgary following an extensive investigation involving several police departments.
Grand Prairie RCMP, partnering with the ALERT Internet Child Exploitation Unit, initially executed a search warrant at a home in Grand Prairie on Aug. 2, after receiving a tip from the National Child Exploitation Coordination Centre in Ottawa.
The suspect wasn’t found when police searched the home.
One day later, Wally Adams was arrested by Calgary police and has been charged with possession of child pornography and making child pornography available.
He has been released and is expected to appear in provincial court on Sept. 27.
Police say that due to the “complex nature of such cases,” the investigation is ongoing.
Sports cars focus less on practicality, and instead concentrate on desirability and driving performance, with sleek styling, impressive acceleration and unrivalled cornering prowess.
The class includes everything from affordable sports cars, such as the Audi TT and Toyota GT86, to high-end models including the BMW M4 and Porsche 911.
But to be classified by us as one of the best sports cars, a car needs more than just looks or outright speed.
Comfort, safety and driving experience, as well as emissions, will all impact a car's Which? test score. We've found sports car that breach official emissions limits, as well as models that are too unsafe to ever recommend.
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Hello. Are you feeling in desperate need of something wholesome and uplifting?! If you answered "no" then you either live a utopian life that the rest of us deeply envy, or you're a psychopath who garners joy from the dystopian newscycle. At this point, most of us could use a pick-me-up in the cycle of online articles, and luckily, there is still hope left in the world for us to partake in.
Pretty much all of the internet melted into a heap of raw feelings when the Twitter user Jin-Helsing posted about the way he celebrates his rescue dog Atticus' birthday.
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LLEIDA, Spain (AP) — Clashes have erupted between police and protesters in Spain’s northeastern Catalan city of Lleida after a judicial ruling ordered the city’s museum to return 44 pieces of religious art to the neighboring regional government of Aragon.
Regional police cordoned off the area around Lleida Museum early Monday as technicians prepared to remove the disputed artwork.
Several hundred people turned up to protest the transfer and there were brief scuffles and police baton charges as officers tried to move them further away from the museum.
An Aragon provincial court had given till Monday for the museum to hand over the art — which was originally housed in the region’s Sijena monastery — following a 2015 court ruling.
Catalonia bought the art from nuns in 1983 but the court ruled the sale illegal.
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Our regular host has gone missing in action but fear not, Nicholas Carroll is here with Vito Doria and Caterina Mirra to save the day with the latest FIFpod!
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It was a bumper weekend of calcio, even though all of the scores were not too thrilling but there was plenty to discuss nonetheless.
Our usual host Conor Clancy and regular guest Luca Gunby spent the weekend taking in the football in Italy and they took time to record a quick segment for the pod from a snowy Bergamo.
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Between 2013 and 2015, there were 41 people in Culpeper who died from overdoses, according to the "County Health Rankings."
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A woman who was sexually assaulted by a jail guard while she was a work-release inmate at the Kenosha County Detention Center is suing the county along with the former guard.
The federal lawsuit filed Tuesday seeks unspecified damages.
The guard, Jonathan Kwiatkowski, is currently serving a six-year prison sentence for his sexual assault of the woman and another inmate, having pleaded guilty to one count of third-degree sexual assault and one count of misconduct in public office.
Baynes underwent X-rays on his sprained left ankle after Sunday's 107-98 win over the Heat, which came back negative, Rod Beard of The Detroit News reports.
Baynes suffered the injury in the fourth quarter and required assistance to the locker room. While it appears he's avoid significant damage to the ankle, Baynes was fitted for a walking boot and could be at risk of missing some games. The Pistons will wait and see how he's feeling over the next two days before determining his status for Tuesday's tilt with the Pacers, but if Baynes is forced to miss a contest, Boban Marjanovic would step into the team's frontcourt rotation.
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SPRINGDALE (KFSM) — A man is facing charges after driving while intoxicated and hitting a pedestrian, according to a preliminary arrest report.
Police responded to the 800 block of E. Huntsville at about 5:25 p.m. Sunday in response to a car vs. pedestrian accident.
The driver of the car, Songkham Soupharack, 62, was taken into custody after he failed a field sobriety test. Police said he blew a .127 BAC at the jail.
The victim, Sounthon Chanthasen, 63, was flown to Mercy Hospital in Springfield with a broken pelvis, a collapsed lung and crush injuries. According to a family member, he is possibly paralyzed from the waist down.
Police said due to the injuries, Soupharack’s charges were upgraded to second-degree battery.
So what if Independence Day happens to fall in the middle of the week in 2018? Stars like Mario Lopez still took the day or even whole week off to celebrate the Fourth of July. The TV host got festive with his wife and kiddos, sharing a picture on Instagram with the caption, "Happy 242nd Birthday USA!!" Click on to find out how more celebs rang in the red, white, and blue holiday this year.
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Harrison Craig- Kings Of Vegas Returns!
Hot on the heels of his Kings of Vegas Lounge Sessions Tour which has been inundating Regional town centres and Capital Cities across the country, Harrison Craig has announced a special club run of dates for an encore tour throughout Australia.
NPAN to FG, Call EFCC to order
Newspaper Proprietors’ Association of Nigeria, NPAN, said the invasion of The Sun newspapers by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, is an attempt to intimidate journalists. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Chairman, NPAN, Nduka Obaigbena, said the invasion of media houses did not work in the past and would not work now. While […]
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WHAT IS THIS!?!?!?!?! Who thought it was a good idea to zip up your face? Rihanna’s style is sometimes just TOO out there for me!
I thought Coachella was all cut off shorts, flowers in your hair and floppy hats. What’s up with the human discoball body suit?
WASHINGTON (AP) — South Carolina GOP Rep. Trey Gowdy, chairman of House Oversight Committee, says he will not seek re-election.
Transcript for One dead after military chopper crashes in Maryland
We are learning more tonight about that deadly military crash a Blackhawk crashing down onto a Maryland golf course. It happened during a training mission at UH sixty Blackhawk helicopter up. Fort Belvoir Virginia crashing to that golf course in Maryland witnesses running to the scene there and letter town. Three crew members on board one did not survive. What do the others is in critical condition tonight but we just reporting the chopper may have picked trees as it was coming down.
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The European Commission sent a letter of formal notice to Romania over significant gaps in monitoring air pollution, EC announced yesterday.
Air pollution causes more than 25,000 premature deaths per year in Romania.
“Romania has failed to establish a monitoring network compliant with EU standards and requirements to effectively assess and improve air quality,” according to EC.
The warning covers the monitoring network of various zones and agglomerations as well as all major pollutants.
EU law on ambient air quality requires member states to assess air quality in their territory and to take measures to limit the exposure of citizens to pollutants. Romania has big problems in complying with EU legislation on environment.
Earlier this year, the European Commission decided to take Romania to court for failing to review and adopt its national waste management plan and waste prevention program.
Bucharest among top three Romanian cities with poor air quality
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LONDON (Reuters) - World number three Karolina Pliskova has withdrawn from next week's Aegon Classic grasscourt event in Birmingham to rest an injured elbow ahead of Wimbledon, she said on Wednesday.
"The elbow has been bothering me for a few weeks already. It needs some good rest," the 2017 French Open semi-finalist and last year's U.S. Open finalist, told the CTK news agency.
"The top (thing), of course, is Wimbledon which I need to prepare for the most."
The Aegon Classic is one of two WTA Premier level grasscourt tournaments leading up to Wimbledon, with the Eastbourne championships taking place the week after.
The 25-year-old Czech is still due to take part in Eastbourne, where she was the losing finalist last year to Slovakia's Dominika Cibulkova.
(Reporting by Alan Baldwin, editing by Toby Davis)
Kris Bryant will try to extend his on-base efficiency Monday night when the Cubs take on the Reds to open a seven-game homestand.
Bryant reached base in 13 of 15 plate appearances in a three-game series at Arizona, an .867 on-base percentage that has been topped only by Mark DeRosa (.917 against the Reds on Sept. 17-19, 2007) for a three-game series in franchise history.
Bryant's 13 times on base ties Bill Madlock (June 11-13, 1975, against Cincinnati) for most times on base in a three-game series in franchise history.
Jon Jay will remain in in the leadoff spot, with Bryant returning to the second spot after betting third on Sunday.
Left fielder Kyle Schwarber, who has struck out in seven consecutive plate appearances, will bat fifth.
Here's the Cubs lineup:
USS Carter Hall, a dock landing ship of the United States Navy, sets sail in the Bosphorus, on its way to the Black Sea, in Istanbul, Turkey, March 17, 2017. REUTERS/Murad Sezer
Russia's defense ministry said on Tuesday it regarded U.S. naval patrols in the Black Sea as a potential threat to its safety because it was unclear what kind of missiles the ships were carrying, the RIA news agency reported.
Russia, which annexed Ukraine's Crimea in 2014, has its own Black Sea Fleet based at Sevastopol.
(Reporting by Polina Devitt; Writing by Kevin O'Flynn; Editing by Andrew Osborn)
Kate Beckinsale: Harvey Weinstein Offered Me Alcohol in His Hotel Room When I was 17
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Actress Kate Beckinsale joined the ever-expanding list of women accusing Harvey Weinstein of sexual abuse, alleging in an Instagram message Thursday that she “said no” to the disgraced film producer “many times over the years” — the first of which when she was 17-years-old.
“I was called to meet Harvey Weinstein at the Savoy Hotel when I was 17,” the Underworld film franchise star wrote. “I assumed it would be in a conference room which was very common. When I arrived reception told me to go to his room. He opened the door in his bathrobe. I was incredibly naive and young and it did not cross my mind that this older, unattractive man would expect me to have any sexual interest in him.”
“After declining alcohol and announcing that I had school in the morning I left, uneasy but unscathed,” Beckinsale wrote. – READ MORE
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Under the radar movies
CLEVELAND, Ohio - With studios hyping the latest upcoming entries in their tentpole franchises, a number of audacious movies hitting theaters in the coming months are quietly slipping under the radar.
A common complaint among moviegoers is that Hollywood doesn’t do anything original, but I think it’s more accurate to say that the original movies simply aren’t given the same high-profile marketing campaigns as films from established and consistently profitable franchises.
There’s plenty of fresh ideas being made into films,. It’s just a matter of finding them.
So for those of you looking for something that doesn’t involve superheroes or space adventures, here’s a list of movies that aren’t getting the fanfare they deserve complete with the dates they open in Cleveland theaters.
By Patrick Cooley
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Scouts from Bridlington took to the water during their summer camp, thanks to a donation from Lloyd Dowson.
The business gave a donation to allow the youngsters to try caneoing and sailing during their trip to an adventure centre at Brough.
Sixth Bridlington Scout leader Ian Taylor said: “The trip to Welton Waters enabled the Scouts to gain water confidence which is really important living on the coast.
“The Scouts were able to take part in a variety of activities which was great for their self-confidence and for developing their teamwork skills.”
“Having the support of Lloyd Dowson has been fantastic and the experience will be something that they will hopefully remember for years to come.”
Vanessa Rowbottom, marketing manager for Lloyd Dowson said :“The scout group is an important part of the community as they provide young people with different experiences and opportunities and to learn new things.”
COLUMBIA, S.C. -- South Carolina guard Sindarius Thornwell was reinstated to the team Monday after missing the past six games because of an unspecified violation of athletic department policy.
The 6-foot-5 senior will be available when the Gamecocks open Southeastern Conference play at Georgia on Wednesday night.
Coach Frank Martin and athletic director Ray Tanner reviewed Thornwell's situation and decided he could return.
Thornwell was the team's leading scorer and rebounder when he was suspended before South Carolina's game with Florida International on Dec. 4. At the time, the Gamecocks (10-3) were undefeated and ranked in the Top 25. They have gone 3-3 since, including a loss last Friday night at Memphis, and have fallen out of the rankings.
Officers with the Columbia Police Department say charges are possible following an early Sunday morning collision on Leesburg Road.
The single-car crash occurred just before 5 a.m. on the 1800 block of Leesburg Road near Fairmont Road.
Officers say a car was speeding on the roadway when it left the road and hit a few trees.
Two females were in the car and were seriously injured. Both were transported to a local hospital and are now in stable condition.
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THE DEVIL WE KNOW (Stephanie Soechtig, Jeremy Seifert, U.S.). 88 minutes. Rating: NNNN
This doc about how a greedy corporation knowingly poisoned the Ohio River – and 99 per cent of all Americans (!) – may not break any formal boundaries, but the shock factor makes it a must-see.
West Virginia–based DuPont produced the chemical C8 for myriad products – including Teflon and Scotchgard. Despite health problems for factory workers and, later, people living downstream from the factory – even DuPont’s scientists and lawyers urged the company to inform the public – DuPont kept pumping out the poison. I’d tell you to dump your Teflon, but after a successful class-action suit against the corp, DuPont invented another untested toxin. And there are 88,000 other untested chemicals out there.
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Already one of the largest and least disturbed wetlands in Ontario, even more land along the Minesing Wetlands could soon be protected.
The Nature Conservancy of Canada is raising funds to purchase another 43 hectares (107 acres) on the edge of the expansive wetland.
“These wetlands are incredibly important. They are key in filtering water, absorbing heavy rain flood waters, preventing property damage and protecting local infrastructure,” said Wendy Cridland, vice-president of the conservancy’s Ontario region.
Increasing the protected area will expand the habitat for species such as the rare Hine’s emerald dragonfly.
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Steven K. Thompson died in Marathon County. He became known as “Rambo” after evading police for months in the woods of Wisconsin in 1987.
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Chuck says "hopefully everyone is looking in the mirror tonight" after a shooting in Virginia during a Congressional baseball game practice.
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NEW ORLEANS – The vacant base of the General Beauregard statue at the entrance to City Park has been vandalized again, this time with pro-migrant phrases.
The pedestal has been the target of vandals several times since the statue of the Confederate general was removed last year.
Overnight, vandals spray painted several phrases that appear to be critical of President Trump’s current immigration policy and the Department of Homeland Security’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement department, which was created in 2003 and has been at the focal point of the controversy surrounding the separation of migrant families at the border.
“Melt ICE,” reads one message.
Another seems to say that New Orleans is pro immigrant.
“Defend kids, not fascism,” reads a message on another side of the pedestal.
Red paint has been splashed onto the statue base in the past, and other words and phrases have been spray painted on its sides.
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PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) -- Rutgers has agreed to play Syracuse in a home-and-home series in football starting in 2020.
The Orange will play at High Point Solutions Stadium in 2020 and the Scarlet Knights will go north the following year to play at Carrier Dome.
The series replaces a previously scheduled home-and-home for Rutgers against UCLA. The Scarlet Knights dropped out of that series and will have to pay UCLA $500,000. About half of that amount will be saved by not having to send the team to California for two days.
Rutgers of the Big Ten and Syracuse of the ACC played for 33 consecutive seasons between 1980 and 2012. The run ended when the schools changed conferences.
A marine search and rescue operation for two boys is currently underway off the coast of Ningaloo Station in Exmouth.
The search was launched after a 3m inflatable zodiac with two boys onboard, aged 12 and 18, reportedly left South Lefroy Bay at about 4pm yesterday and failed to return at their intended time.
It is understood the boys intended to travel south or south-east inside the reef towards Norwegian Bay and return at 6pm.
The search effort is being coordinated by the Water Police in Fremantle with local assistance from the Exmouth Volunteer Marine Rescue, Department of Fisheries, Department of Transport, Parks and Wildlife Service and private vessels.
Volunteers are also assisting with a search of the shoreline and the Australian Maritime Safety Authority are supporting the search with a Challenger Jet aircraft.
More to come.
HT: MIDDLESBROUGH 0 - 0 LEICESTER
Analysis from our reporter, Joe Short
Middlesbrough have done exactly as expected and turned the pressure up a notch, but they’re still a long way off creating a major opening here.
The intensity going forward has certainly increased. However, Leicester are packing the box with the sort of fight that a team without a Premier League away win give when they can sense a clean sheet.
Leicester still look most dangerous when the ball breaks down in the middle after Boro have sent men forward.
But the way this first half has gone it’s going to need a big mistake or a moment of magic for a goal to be scored.
Would both sides be happy with a point? It would see them inch further away from 18th-place Sunderland, who are not expected to get much against Liverpool today (3pm). So probably.
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MUMBAI: Harry Styles is set to release his highly anticipated self-titled debut album, which is available for pre-orderand will be released globally on Friday 12 May. The 10-track album features the lead single ‘Sign of the Times’, which topped the charts in over 84 countries upon release day. The album was executive produced by Jeff Bhasker, with additional production from Alex Salibian, Tyler Johnson and Kid Harpoon.
The physical album release includes a gate-fold vinyl LP, digipak CD as well as a special limited edition CD format that includes a 32-page hardcover book featuring exclusive photos taken during the recording process. .
A special white vinyl LP will be available exclusively through hstyles.co.uk as well as limited edition album + artwork lithograph bundles (while supplies last).
FILE - This Monday, Aug. 22, 2016 file photo shows a general view of the Lactalis headquarters in Laval, western France. Baby milk maker Lactalis and French authorities have ordered a global recall of millions of products over fears of salmonella bacteria contamination. Company spokesman Michel Nalet told The Associated Press on Monday Dec. 11, 2017, that the "precautionary" recall both in France and abroad affects "several million" products made since mid-February. David Vincent, File AP Photo
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (AP) – The trapeze-artist wife of daredevil Nik Wallenda says she’ll be tethered to a helicopter when she hangs from the aircraft by her teeth as it flies over Niagara Falls.
Erendira Wallenda discussed her plans for the stunt during a news conference Wednesday morning on the American side of the Falls.
Wallenda’s stunt is planned for Thursday, the fifth anniversary of her husband’s televised 1,800-foot tightrope walk from the New York side of Niagara Falls into Canada.
Erendira Wallenda says she plans to hold on by her teeth and her toes while on a Hula Hoop-type device suspended from the helicopter as it flies 300 feet (91 meters) above the Falls.
Five members of the famed Wallenda circus troupe fell from a high-wire in Sarasota, Florida, in February while practicing an eight-person pyramid. Everyone survived.
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"These next two months will tell us a lot,” Sypher said. "Silverton is the city I monitor for precipitation."
Because much on the region relies on surface water, residents are being encouraged to take on a water-conservative attitude.
"Number one to me is the conservative attitude towards water,” Sypher said. “If you just go through and stop washing your hard surfaces water, use a broom. If you go through and you are just conscious of running water when you are brushing your teeth or you are shaving or washing your vegetables."
Residents are also being encouraged to take care of unnecessary brush in an effort to avoid potential fires. Despite the precautionary measures being adopted, officials say there is still time for the weather to bring some precipitation to the region.
"We can get a turnaround this time of year – and we have in the past – where we get a lot of spring snow," Sypher said, "and it could turn everything around."
He'll be out of contract so it isn't a case of getting an offer for him.
I like him and is a good balance with TJ.
He would have scored a good try against Hull but for a knock on earlier in the play.
We just naturally play to TJs side rather than his so he is bound to get less opportunities, but he's scored some important tries for us and saved a few with last ditch defence.
I wouldn't break the bank to keep him but I would make him a good offer in Wakefield limitations.
MADISON (WKOW) -- Just a day before the big game, Madison is celebrating its own 'Souper Bowl'.
Volunteers served up more than 200 gallons of soup at UW-Madison's Habitat for Humanity Souper Bowl. People could choose from hundreds of handmade bowls and soups dished out by a number of celebrity servers , including Wake up Wisconsin anchor Brandon Taylor.
Souper Bowl 2018 was held at Madison West High School. The event started in 1995.
Organizers say at least a thousand people got a bowl of soup Saturday.
Air Force Pave Hawk helicopter crashed while on a routine mission in Western Iraq killing all 7 Americans on board; national security correspondent Jennifer Griffin reports from the Pentagon on a tough week for U.S. military aviation.
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Family friendly and kid-approved spots are tops on Brian Frakes’ list. When he’s on the East Side with his family, the executive chef of the Pfister Hotel enjoys Pizza Man, since it’s “great for the kids, has delicious pizza and great wine!” Further afield, TomKen’s in West Allis has “great fried chicken and a classic Wisco feel.” But when it’s time to dine without the kids, Ardent can’t be beat for special occasions. “The dining experience and food at Ardent are among the best in the Midwest.”
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A cyber security expert from Devon accused of creating and selling malware that steals banking passwords is due to appear at a US court later.
Marcus Hutchins, previously hailed a hero for derailing a global computer attack that wreaked havoc in the NHS, is expected to enter pleas at the hearing in Milwaukee.
He was arrested earlier this month as he prepared to fly from Las Vegas where a friend said he had been attending the Def Con hacking convention.
The 23-year-old faces six counts, dated between July 2014 and July 2015, of creating and selling a malware known as Kronos. His lawyer previously said his client would deny all the allegations.
Mr Hutchins, from Ilfracombe, was widely celebrated for finding a "kill-switch" that curbed the WannaCry ransomware that infected more than 300,000 computers in 150 countries and crippled the NHS in May.
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As Oklahomans get ready to ring in 2017, police across eastern Oklahoma have stepped up efforts to get drunk drivers off the road. Broken Arrow Police along with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol held a DUI checkpoint late Friday at Kenosha and 23rd Street.
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Fewer people may be spending cash or celebrating for the 4th of July.
The National Retail Federation says more than 216-million Americans plan to observe Independence Day.
That’s slightly down from last year’s 219-million.
At least 153-million Americans are planning a picnic or cookout with friends and family.
Spending on the 4th of July will total nearly seven-billion-dollars on the food for festivities.
That comes out to more than $75 per person.
Fortunately, the 30th Annual Fourth on Flagler is free!!
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0:49 White House is 'keeping a close eye' on crisis at California's Oroville dam Pause
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2:23 One arrest as protesters block DeVos from D.C. middle school
3:36 Treasury Secretary Mnuchin announces Venezuela sanctions
1:26 Who's at the door? Principal visiting homes of each of her 1,003 students
0:51 Trump administration eases Russian sanctions to allow U.S. tech exports
2:19 Warren: Shocked to find 'truth was out of order' on the Senate floor
0:46 Dozens rally at Tacoma's Northwest Detention Center after Seattle arrest
4:07 Federal judge temporarily halts Trump’s travel ban
Puig is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies.
Puig will give way to Joc Pederson in the outfield against righty Zach Eflin after starting the first two games of the series and going 2-for-6 with a walk and a pair of runs scored.
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Apart from that, a positive divergence is visible on the weekly RSI (14). Traders can accumulate the stock in the range of Rs 112-116 for the target of Rs 132 and a stop loss below Rs 108.
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A Philippine Airforce helicopter releases a rocket as government troops continue their assault against insurgents from the Maute group, who have taken over large parts of Marawi city, Philippines on June 14, 2017. Photo - Reuters A Philippine Airforce helicopter releases a rocket as government troops continue their assault against insurgents from the Maute group, who have taken over large parts of Marawi city, Philippines on June 14, 2017.
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DUBAI, March 29 Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait has set initial price guidance for a U.S. dollar-denominated bond in the 175 basis points over mid-swaps area, a document from one of the lead banks showed on Wednesday.
The senior unsecured, Regulation S registered bond has a five-year tenor and will be of benchmark size, which conventionally means upwards of $500 million.
Citi, HSBC and National Bank of Abu Dhabi are the joint lead managers and bookrunners. The bond is expected to price later on Wednesday.
Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait is rated A2 by Moody's and A+ by Fitch. (Reporting by Umesh Desai; writing by Davide Barbuscia; Editing by Andrew Torchia)
The number of people travelling to Turkey for transplant operations has doubled in the last two years, a specialist doctor told state-run Anadolu Agency on Feb. 10. Eyup Kahveci, chairman of the Turkey Transplantation Fund Board, delivered a speech highlighting some of the key issues of transplant operations at the Istanbul workshop of the International Transplantation Network Project, which was set up in 2015. Doctors from Ethiopia, Guinea-Bissau, Djibouti, Burkina Faso, Comoros, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Central African Republic and Iran joined the workshop.
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A contractor dredging St. John's Harbour for the Canadian Coast Guard as part of a dock expansion recovered some bones from the water on Monday. The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary is investigating.
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With temperatures hanging in the mid 90s and the sun shining down in full force, being outside for Cadillac Fest 7 was not for everyone. Luckily, those who chose to seek shelter inside the Frank & Son Collectible Show building were treated to a good ol’ fashion lowrider bicycle show by the members of Finest Kreations Bike Club.
On any other day the Frank & Son’s Exhibition Hall would be filled with professional athletes and stars of movies and television shows of bygone days ready to meet droves of diehard fans, but on this day the droves of people were not there to meet their idols. Instead, they were there to check out the pedal-powered creations brought out by bike clubs such as Finest Kreations, Legions, Old Memories, Techniques, Uniques, and Temptation.
From bicycles and trikes to pedal cars and strollers, these chromed and candied beauties were all there to show that you don’t need a Caddy, or even a motor, to cruise in style.
Marc-Andre Fleury hoisted the cup in 2017 with the Pittsburgh Penguins. (Photo: NHL)
LAS VEGAS (AP) - The Washington Capitals or Vegas Golden Knights will win the Stanley Cup for the first time.
History suggests the winner of Game 1 has the odds in its favor.
The team winning the opener the previous six years ended up hoisting the Cup. Since the Stanley Cup Final went to a best-of-seven format, the winner of Game 1 has gone on to hoist the Cup 61 of 78 times.
Washington has its second shot to earn the Cup, hoping it fares better than in 1998 when Detroit won in a sweep.
Vegas is aiming to be the first franchise in a major North American professional league to win a title in its first season since the NFL's Cleveland Browns in 1950.
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McSHARRY, Kathleen (née McGirr) Peacefully; in the tender loving care of the staff at the Sacred Heart Home, surrounded by her family. She will be very sadly missed by her husband Cyril, family Rachel, Raymond, Ronan and Róisín, sons-in-law Harry and Jason, daughter-in-law Elizabeth, her 11 grandchildren Abby, Maria, Martha, Jessica, Bertie, Myles, Fay, Joseph, Robin, Raven and Mariah, extended family, relatives and many friends.
May she rest in peace.
Reposing at Smyth’s Funeral Home, Roscommon on Tuesday evening from 4 o’c until 6.30 o’clock followed by Removal to the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon. Mass of the Resurrection on Wednesday at 12 o’c. Burial afterwards in St Coman’s Cemetery.
Donations in lieu of flowers if desired to the Patient’s Comfort Fund at the Sacred Heart Home.
Gov. Kay Ivey will hold a news conference at 4 p.m. regarding severe weather. (Source: WSFA 12 News file photo)
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey will give a live news update on the potential severe weather affecting the state today and overnight.
Ivey will speak at 4 p.m. and will be joined by Alabama Emergency Management Executive Operations Officer Jeff Smitherman and State Meteorologist Jim Stefkovich.
They'll give updated information on preparations and forecasted weather conditions.
We'll carry the news conference live here on WSFA.com and our mobile app, as well as during WSFA 12 News First at Four.
Copyright 2018 WSFA 12 News. All rights reserved.
Katharine Lee Bates, a 33-year-old English literature teacher at Wellesley College, was on “a merry expedition up Pike’s Peak” in Colorado in 1893 when she looked out “over the sea-like...
Claxton High School will release at 12:15 on Friday in preparation for homecoming themed, “Walk on the Wild Side” this year. The parade will begin at 2:30 p.m. with line up at 1:30 p.m. From lineup on Clark Street, the parade will turn left on Hwy. 280, left on Church Street, left on Rosemary to Goodge Street and back to the high school on Clark.
A pep rally is set for 11:30 a.m. in the CHS gym on Friday. The homecoming dance will be held Saturday, Oct. 7, at 7 p.m. in the gym as well.
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R. Kelly’s back at his home in Atlanta, but it’s not even close to the way he left it … because burglars cleaned it out!
The scope of the thefts is astounding — furniture, TVs, and even his washer and dryer were all stolen, Kelly suggests it was done by someone he let get too close to him, which syncs up with what cops said.One of Kelly’s associates, Alfonso Walker, was fingered as the mastermind.
The singer however thanks his fans for showing him love and helping him stay positive despite the ordeal and vows to keep making music.
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A man carries the carcass of a goat as rescuers search amid the mud after a landslide in Bandarban, Bangladesh, Tuesday, June 13, 2017. Heavy rains triggered landslides that killed dozens in southeast Bangladesh, officials said Tuesday, as police and soldiers struggled to reach the remote districts with aid.
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Richard Pryor tops a new “Rolling Stone” list of “The 50 Best Stand-Up Comics of All Time.”
“Rolling Stone” put together a list of ‘The 50 Best Stand-Up Comics of All Time.’ They say they considered, quote, “artistic merit, technical proficiency, sense of timing, quality of their written material, their delivery, and degree of influence.”
Here’s the Top 20:
1. Richard Pryor
2. George Carlin
3. Lenny Bruce
4. Louis C.K.
5. Chris Rock
6. Joan Rivers
7. Jerry Seinfeld
8. Bill Cosby
9. Dave Chappelle
10. Mort Sahl
11. Steve Martin
12. Robin Williams
13. Bill Hicks
14. Andy Kaufman
15. Steven Wright
16. Billy Connolly
17. Bill Burr
18. Kevin Hart
19. Albert Brooks
20. Mitch Hedberg
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'No one deserves this, NO one!' Social media heaps pity on man who treated a woman to an amazing date - only for her to label him as an 'amazing friend', before stressing she is 'still single'
JULY brought some good news for Govan pensioner William Todd, who had been savagely attacked close to his home in the months previous. The 84-year-old contacted the Evening Times to share a personal message of thanks to the people who had helped him during the difficult time of his life.
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The Windsor Symphony Orchestra will perform the fourth and final concert of the 2016-17 season at St. Andrew’s United Church in Chatham on Friday.
WSO music director Robert Franz will be at the podium to conduct this concert, which begins at 7:30 p.m.
Fire and Water puts Telemann’s Water Music Suite alongside Handel’s Water Music Suite No. 2. that premiered in 1717 on a barge on the Thames River in London, England, for King George I.
Haydn’s Symphony No. 59 in A major is popularly known as the Fire symphony.
WSO concertmaster Lillian Scheirich will also perform Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto in D minor.
Tickets are $25 in advance from the church office at 519-352-0010, the Cultural Centre box office, or CKtickets.com. Tickets at the door are $30 ($10 for student). For more information, visit standrewschatham.org.
The "Squawk on the Street" crew talks about the resignation of Nike brand president Trevor Edwards as complaints about workplace behavior surfaces.
Usain Bolt says he will put on a show as he prepares to run his last-ever race on Jamaican soil on Saturday.
READ MORE: CJ Ujah sprints to 100m victory in Rome
Jordan Peele poses in the press room with a medallion honoring his nomination for outstanding directorial achievement in a feature film for "Get Out" at the 70th annual Directors Guild of America Awards at The Beverly Hilton hotel on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, in Beverly Hills, Calif. Photo by Chris Pizzello
The Francis Asbury Award for fostering United Methodist Ministries in Higher Education was awarded to Dr. Amy Novak , president of Dakotas Wesleyan University. The award recognizes individuals who have made a significant contribution to fostering the church's ministries in higher education at the local, district or annual conference level of the church.
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A Northern New York man has received several tickets after his truck was found submerged in the Chateaugay River and authorities spent hours searching for him, state police said. Jeffrey L. Beach Jr., 32, of Chateaugay in Franklin County was charged with speeding, moving from the lane unsafely, leaving the scene of a property-damage accident and unsafe tires, all infractions, New York State Police Troop B Public Information Officer Trooper Jennifer Fleishman said.
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New Year’s Day brought 2017’s New Year’s Babies for the Peace and Mackenzie regions.
At the Peace River Community Health Centre, Oliver Lucien Turcotte was born on Sunday, January 1 at 3:17 AM to Jermie Turcotte and Karlee Embury.
Baby Oliver weighed in at 7 lbs. 1 oz., and was 21.5 inches long.
At the Northwest Health Centre in High Level, Travis Gerbrandt was born to proud parents Terry and Carlene Gerbrandt.
Baby Travis weighed in at 7 lbs. 11 oz., and was 21 inches long.
He was also born on January 1, but more than 12 hours later, at 3:28 PM.
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The Devonshire Mall will host its 10th annual Recycling Day on Saturday.
From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., the public is invited to drop off old computers, batteries, phones, DVD players, TVs, gently used clothing, bicycles, tires (limit of four), microwaves, old medication and more. A drive-through will be set up in the mall parking lot.
A shredding service for old documents will be also be available for $8 per banker box. All proceeds will go to support Crime Stoppers.
There will also be a Green Exhibit display inside the mall featuring educational material and green initiatives.
Since its first recycling event in 2007, Devonshire Mall has won numerous awards for its green initiatives, the ACT Award Sustainability Achievement in Community Engagement in 2016 among them.
A full list of recyclables can be found at devonshiremall.com.
People who work for 911 operations are taking your calls and dispatching help on what’s likely one of the worst days of your life.
In the latest episode of their podcast, On Deadline, ABC27 investigators Dennis Owens, Kendra Nichols, and Amanda St. Hilaire talk about what happens when 911 centers are understaffed with exhausted and overworked employees. They also discuss government transparency (or lack thereof) in Pennsylvania and a recent investigation into restrictive beer distribution rules.
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Write a review, send us an email, or message us on Facebook to share your thoughts or suggest a topic for discussion. You can also record voice memos and email them to us at theinvestigators@abc27.com.
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Crews are on scene in Davenport for a water main break off of Brady Street just before Central Park. All four lanes are covered in a water/slush mix and this could cause slick conditions for drivers.
Iowa American Water does have a crew on scene and officials say it typically takes four to six hours to fix the break.
Customers in the area should not notice a change, however, they may experience lower water pressure.
[India], Dec 11 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday accused the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) Government of hampering Gujarat's journey of development.
Prime Minister Modi while addressing a rally in the poll bound state said Gujarat has two development engines - one in Gandhinagar and the other in Delhi.
"UPA did everything possible to derail Gujarat's development journey. To put gas pipelines in Gujarat's villages, the UPA got worried and did everything to stop that. I had to go to the Supreme Court," he said.
Prime Minister further said for Congress development means making money. "Do you see this Sabarmati River? There were circuses held earlier, now see the riverfront. This is development. But for Congress, Vikas is only where they can make money," the prime minister said. "We started a Pragati Initiative. Through technology, officers from all over India joined and we discussed key policy issues. This has helped accelerate the pace of development," he added. (ANI)
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Duchess of Cambridge emerges from London hospital to show well-wishers newborn son, hours after giving birth
Bahria College assures justice to victims
ISLAMABAD: The Bahria College, Islamabad, on Wednesday regretted the unfortunate incident wherein scores of girls studying at the college were reportedly harassed and molested by a federal board-appointed examiner while they were appearing for their Intermediate examinations.
“With regards to information appearing on Facebook, Bahria College Islamabad regrets the unfortunate incident where an external examiner appointed by FBISE harassed the female students during their HSSC practical exams,” a statement issued by the college reads.
“The college administration has taken serious notice of the incident and has lodged a complaint with the FBISE as well as the Ministry of Education against Sadat Bashir, practical examiner for biology,” the statement added.
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A pensioner has died after his car hit a wall on a rural road.
The tragic accident happened at Lakeview, Castleblayney, Co Monaghan, at around 1.45pm yesterday.
The man, who is in his 70s, was pronounced dead at the scene.
His body was removed to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, in Co Louth, where a post-mortem examination will be carried out.
A Garda spokesman said: "It is understood the car left the road and struck a wall.
"The driver and sole occupant of the car, a male in his 70s was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later.
"Garda forensic collision investigators are examining the crash site and local diversions are in place. The local Coroner has been notified.
"Anyone with information is asked to contact Castleblayney Garda Station 042- 974 7902 , the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station."
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WANE) – Biggie is coming back to Indiana.
Former Homestead and Purdue big man, Caleb Swanigan will return to the state for the second game of his rookie campaign. The Portland Trail Blazers will face the Pacers on October 20th at 7 P.M. as the full schedule was announced on Monday evening.
After being traded to Oklahoma City in the offseason, Paul George will also make his return to Indiana on December 13th.
Check out the full NBA schedule here.
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Police are asking for the public's help to trace a man who has been missing since Sunday, April 22.
Glenn Brookes, 27, was last seen on Billinghay High Street.
He lives in Lincoln and has links to Lincolnshire, Leicestershire and Norfolk.
Concerns grow over 15-year-old girl not seen since last Wednesday
Anyone who knows where he is is asked to contact police in the following ways:
by clicking on the email link force.control@lincs.pnn.police.uk - please remember to put the reference 57 of April 22 in the subject box;
via our non-emergency number 101, quoting incident 57 of 22 April;
or through the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org
Kimbrel (4-0) struck out two over 1.1 innings to earn the victory in Boston's 3-2 extra-inning win over the Yankees.
Kimbrel entered a tied game in the bottom of the ninth, so he didn't have a chance at a save, but he was closer-like, shutting down all four batters faced.
Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeey spoke to THR at the 'Infinity War' premiere.
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Publix Super Markets announced plans to open a new store location in Fredericksburg. The 49,000-square-feet store will be located at Cosner's Corner, at the southeast corner of Route 1 and Spotsylvania Parkway.
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COEBURN, Va. (AP) — A 78-year-old physician who pleaded guilty to health care fraud and drug charges will pay nearly $1 million in restitution and forfeiture, in addition to other penalties.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Virginia announced Monday that Gurcharan Singh Kanwal was sentenced last week to two years’ probation and ordered to pay a $25,000 fine, $945,000 in restitution and forfeiture and surrender his medical license, for which he can never reapply.
The Southwest Virginia Drug Task Force started investigating Kanwal following complaints that employees and patients at Coeburn Medical Clinic were diverting controlled substances. An undercover agent obtained prescriptions for Ritalin and hydrocodone without a legitimate medical purpose, and investigators found Kanwal fraudulently billed Virginia Medicaid $472,500 for services that were unnecessary or not provided.
Jose Mourinho will be hoping Manchester United can get back to winning ways in the Premier League after that disappointing defeat against Spurs at Wembley.
Alexis Sanchez makes his home United debut today after starting in the league for the first time on Wednesday as Premier League new boys Huddersfield come to Old Trafford.
But the biggest team news is that Paul Pogba is dropped to the bench by Mourinho and Scott McTominay starts in his place.
Three players are definitely missing through injury: Marouane Fellaini, Eric Bailly and Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Fellaini managed just seven minutes of the Spurs defeat after picking up a knee injury and is expected to be out for weeks while Ibrahimovic and Bailly could be back for the Champions League game against Sevilla next month.
There will be a minute's silence ahead of kick-off to remember all those killed in the Munich Air Disaster. Tuesday marks 60 years since the tragedy.
Stick with us for all the action today LIVE from Old Trafford.
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Washoe County sheriff’s deputies are investigating a possible attempted kidnapping at a school bus stop north of Reno.
Sheriff’s spokesman Bob Harmon says a 13-year-old boy reportedly was waiting for his bus shortly before 7 a.m. Monday when an unknown male approached in a vehicle.
He says the man attempted to coax the boy into his red Subaru Baja in the North Valleys area near Red Rock Road and Silver Knolls Boulevard. The boy ran away and the suspect drove off.
The car’s license plate includes the number “33.”
The suspect is described as a white male with silver streaks in his dark brown hair and beard. He was wearing a black shirt.
Anyone with information should call the sheriff’s office at 775-328-3320 or Secret Witness at 775-322-4900.
Evans: My ‘big’ victims, multi-million naira ransoms
Chukwudidumeme Onuamadike, alias Evans, Nigeria’s most wanted kidnapper who was arrested over the weekend in Lagos has listed some of his victims and the ransoms he collected to set them free in a statement to the Police. Evans was paraded alongside six of his gang members in Abuja on Sunday. Abuja based Daily Trust newspaper published a list of the victims of the kidnap kingpin and the ransoms he collected from their families as contained in a police classified document containing Evan’s confessional statement.
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Chip finds out he has an extra dad and now wants to do bastard things.
The union representing Quincy Public School employees is planning to present a new financial proposal to the district Saturday afternoon, according to a union official.
Teacher subgroup union president Jen Drew said the offer would be made at meeting at the board office scheduled for 1 p.m. She would not go into details of the offer.
The union is set to go on strike beginning Tuesday after months of negotiations.
You can read full details of the situation, including what lead up to it, here.
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Today's featured installation from The Nyack Window Project offers both whimsy and food for thought: Santa Causes by Ed Kirkland. The Nyack Window project is an annual streetscape exhibition that pairs visual artists with local landlords to create original installations in downtown Nyack storefronts.
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London’s “Arsenal” midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan has been included in the list of European League matches following the closing of the winter transfer window. This is reported by UEFA’s official website.
Mkhitaryan, who wears the 7th jersey in the Premier League, will play under 77 number in “Arsenal”. According to the UEFA rules, different players do not have the right to appear under the same number in the same season. Alexis Sanchez has played under the 7th number in one of the Europa League 2017/2018 season meetings within “Arsenal”.
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Woman accused of Hibbard killing found incompetent for trial
REXBURG, Idaho (AP) — A woman accused of killing her father at his southeastern Idaho home last month has been found to be incompetent to stand trial.
The Standard Journal reports Jessica Conser, who is charged with murder for the death of Matthew Travao, will be placed in a secure mental health facility for further evaluation.
Madison County defense attorney Jim Archibald says Conser was evaluated and found "not mentally stable to proceed." Treatment at the mental health facility will aim to develop competency for Conser to possibly stand trial later.
Authorities say Conser drove from Montana to Idaho last month and shot her father as he slept inside his Hibbard home.
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Albuquerque police conduct internal probe of abuse case
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Albuquerque police have launched an internal investigation into the department's handling of a November 2017 encounter with the family of a 7-year-old girl now identified by authorities as a victim of abuse and sexual exploitation.
A police spokesman says Chief Michael Geier ordered the investigation Friday to seek a complete look at the steps taken or missed when officers interviewed the girl, her parents and school teacher.
The case sent a jolt through the state's child welfare system in recent weeks amid allegations the girl's father prostituted her, and forced her to sexually touch men and women in exchange for drugs and other items.
He's charged with human trafficking, criminal sexual contact of a minor and other crimes.
The mother is charged with child abuse and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
M&G Unsecured Creditors Contest $463M DAK Liens In Ch. 11
Law360, Wilmington (February 2, 2018, 8:55 PM EST) -- M&G Corp. USA's unsecured creditors moved late Thursday for Delaware bankruptcy court reclassification of $463 million of debt held by DAK Americas into unsecured credit subordinate to all other claims.
The motion escalated already Byzantine maneuvering around the U.S. affiliate bankruptcies of Italian chemicals conglomerate Mossi & Ghisolfi SpA, with the U.S. case involving global creditor claims and attracting global conglomerate attention.
Earlier Thursday, Judge Brendan L. Shannon approved the $33.5 million sale of M&G Corp.’s West Virginia plastics plant to a unit of Taiwanese conglomerate...
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The harp is seldom heard in contemporary rock or pop, but the instrument casts a bewitching spell over Amelia Romano’s debut album. The singer-harpist writes sophisticated melodies that defy easy classification as they hover between Celtic shimmer and the syncopated strings of Africa. Latin influences are heard, courtesy of guitarist Justin Ancheta and jazz rhythms are drawn into the mix. New Perspectives is a fresh take on an ancient instrument.
Skinhead Underground story captured exclusively for MMSCENE PORTRAITS by fashion photographer Pawel Wylag at OCR Creations features the handsome Simone Lini represented by Amq models. Styling is work of Bozna Milan, with makeup from Anna Slowinska at Dziewczyna od pudru.
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March 30 India's NSE index ended Thursday at a record closing high after the country moved a step closer to implementing a nationwide goods and services tax starting July.
The broader NSE index ended 0.33 percent higher at 9,173.75 while the benchmark BSE index closed 0.39 percent higher at 29,647.42
For the midday report, click (Reporting by Aby Jose Koilparambil in Bengaluru)
SPRINGFIELD -- A 20-year-old Ludlow woman on Monday denied four counts of rape of a child under 16 years old.
At her Hampden Superior Court arraignment, Kendall Chase also denied a count of indecent assault and battery on a person 14 years old or older.
The same victim is identified in the child rape and indecent assault counts.
Chase also denied one count each of assault with a dangerous weapon (motor vehicle), posing or exhibiting a child in the nude and criminal harassment.
She was released on her own recognizance but was ordered to stay away from the victim.
The sexual assaults happened between October 2015 and February 2017 in Ludlow, according to the indictments.
MONTROSE, Pa. (AP) — A gas driller's ongoing feud with a Pennsylvania homeowner over the contamination of his water supply has once again entered a courtroom.
Houston-based Cabot Oil & Gas Corp. claims Dimock resident Ray Kemble and his former lawyers tried to extort the company through a frivolous lawsuit. The federal lawsuit, which was filed in April but withdrawn two months later, accused Cabot of polluting Kemble's water supply.
Cabot says the claims in Kemble's suit were the subject of a 2012 settlement between Cabot and dozens of Dimock residents, including Kemble. It's seeking monetary damages against Kemble and his former lawyers. The first hearing in the case was held Monday.
Kemble says Cabot is trying to use the legal system to shut down dissent.
Pennsylvania regulators previously held Cabot responsible for polluting residential water wells in Dimock.
Fifth Harmony’s Lauren appeared to throw shade at Camila Cabello via Twitter yesterday. ok this is what happened… lauren shared the message, “Fake that confidence bih. One day it’ll be real.”
Several Hamonizers think that’s her response to the comments Cabello made in her new cover story for Seventeen magazine, in which she said, “Fifth Harmony wasn’t the maximum expression of me individually. My fans are really going to know me from the music I’m writing. My goal is to be brave and open up my soul.”
So, has the drama been there from the start? Have I been blinded by talent and charm? Was I duped? Here’s my favorite interview with the coolest girls I’ve ever met. Can you spot shade?
During the lunch break, a handcuffed Margraves was brought back in from a courthouse cell for the judge to decide whether to hold him in contempt. Accompanied by a lawyer, he said he did not know exactly what his daughters were going to say. "I got...more
During the lunch break, a handcuffed Margraves was brought back in from a courthouse cell for the judge to decide whether to hold him in contempt. Accompanied by a lawyer, he said he did not know exactly what his daughters were going to say. "I got to hear that, and I got to see Larry Nassar over here shaking his head 'no,' like it didn't happen," he said. "I'm embarrassed and apologize," said Margraves. The judge accepted his explanation, though she made him promise he would not do anything like that again. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook
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COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Blair Watson made six 3-pointers and scored a career-high 24 points, Brianna Fraser added 20 points, and No. 15 Maryland beat Loyola (Maryland) 114-45 on Monday night.
Maryland set a single-game program record with 37 assists — on 46 field goals. Channise Lewis led with 11 assists and Watson had five of her six in the first half.
Kaila Charles added 18 points and four assists for Maryland (10-2), which shot 61 percent and made 10 3-pointers. Stephanie Jones had 16 points and seven rebounds, Ieshia Small added 13 points, seven rebounds and five assists.
Charles scored eight points during a 13-0 second-quarter run for a 44-15 lead. It was 54-20 at halftime behind Watson’s 15 points and Charles’ 12.
Izzy Therien led Loyola (2-8) with 13 points. The Greyhounds shot 29.5 percent from the floor, including 4 of 24 from 3-point range.
Almost 100 XXXX brewery workers will walk off the job next week, with the company rejecting union claims the action could disrupt beer supplies to the Commonwealth Games.
The Brisbane workers, who will strike next Monday, are fed up with job insecurity and threats to water down their conditions after nearly a third of their workforce was made redundant in recent years, with about 40 jobs lost.
The brewery director said the XXXX Brewery at Milton is not going anywhere. Photo: Supplied
United Voice Queensland spokesperson Damien Davie said management needs to be open to bargaining or they'll risk disrupting the games' beer supply.
"We want everyone to be able to drink XXXX while they're enjoying the Commonwealth Games," Mr Davie said on Tuesday.
"But management needs to come to the table, or they'll risk disrupting beer supply at this important time."
Two men are in custody facing charges after allegedly using a knife and fire extinguisher during a gas station holdup in central Alberta, police said in a release on Wednesday.
RCMP in Olds, about 90 kilometres north of Calgary, say they received a complaint after a resident was approached by two men in a panel van as he was filling up at the UFA gas station on Imperial Road early Sunday.
Police believe the victim was robbed at knifepoint and a fire extinguisher was discharged in his face, but he escaped without injuries.
The suspects took off in the victim's truck, heading west toward Sundre, police said, but were found a short time later in Caroline allegedly engaged in a second armed robbery.
It was later learned that the panel van had been stolen in Calgary.
The two suspects — both from the Rocky Mountain House area — were taken into custody and are facing charges, after attempting to flee from police.
Trump spent the months of his transition touting the fact that the president is exempt from conflict of interest legislation and defending himself against critics who said his continued ownership of his corporation created an ethical quagmire.
His transition team was initially riddled with lobbyists, who were later announced to all be axed, then later found to still be involved. The GOP created a headache right off the bat for this goal when they attempted to gut the Independent Office of Governmental Ethics by putting it under Congressional control ahead of Trump's inauguration, earning outrage from critics.
Eventually, Trump tweeted his disapproval, and the effort failed just hours later.
BEREA, Ohio (AP) – Transportation officials say they’re going to reduce construction on the Ohio Turnpike in 2017.
The Akron Beacon Journal reports the Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission passed the 2017 capital budget in December.
The budget calls for spending more than $121 million on work including pavement reconstruction, resurfacing and bridge projects on the 241-mile toll road that stretches across northern Ohio. That’s down from nearly $146 million in the 2016 budget.
Plans include rebuilding pavement, repairing and resurfacing some ramps at a northeast Ohio toll plaza at Interstate 77.
The Ohio Turnpike estimates there will be 25 percent fewer lane miles under construction.
The agency says it has received complaints about the number and length of some work zones.
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Vielma was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports.
He hasn't been down for the required 10 days, so he needs to be replacing a player heading to the disabled list, and that figures to be Tim Beckham (groin/Achilles). The Orioles don't have much infield depth, as Jonathan Schoop (oblique) is also on the DL, so Vielma could be in line for a handful of starts in the short term. He hit .263/.391/.421 in 23 plate appearances at Triple-A this year, but has typically been much less productive at the plate over longer minor-league stints.
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Jarry was reassigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Monday.
While few fantasy owners will be concerned about Jarry being shipped back to the Baby Pens, it is a solid indication that Matt Murray (concussion) is ready to at least start serving as the backup in Pittsburgh. The 22-year-old Jarry has performed well when called upon this season, as he is 14-6-2 with a pair of shutouts and a 2.77 GAA in 26 outings. The Pens don't want the British Columbia native just sitting on the bench, hence the move to the minors, where he figures to immediately take over as the No. 1.
Elinor Barker contemplated quitting as a 14-year-old before seeing the bigger picture and the trajectory of other Maindy Flyers. Now 22, the Cardiff racer was one of four Olympic champions in Great Britain's 19-rider squad for the Track Cycling World Championships in Hong Kong, where she won three medals, culminating in points race gold on Sunday's final day.
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New South Wales-based Sleepy Burrows Wombat Sanctuary took a young wombat under its wing, after the joey’s mother was found dead with bullets in her back.The sanctuary said in a Facebook post on March 15 that the mother of the joey, named Trooper, ran a kilometre away from a Bathurst farmer, who also shot dozens of kangaroos in a single night.Trooper was with his mother for at least four days before he was found. Credit: Sleepy Burrows Wombat Sanctuary via Storyful
MLB has announced the start times for Game 3 of the NLDS.
The Cubs will face the Nationals at Wrigley Field at 3:08 p.m. or 4:38 p.m. on Monday.
Here are the start times for #NLDS Games 3 and 4 (if necessary) at #WrigleyField. pic.twitter.com/uPVH3zqg7m — Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) October 6, 2017
Game 4, if necessary, will start at 4:38 p.m. at Wrigley on Tuesday. And Game 5, again if necessary, will start at 4:38 p.m. CST. in Washington.
April 5 O Luxe Holdings Ltd
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Jaguar remains a bastion of Britishness, even though it is now owned by India-based Tata. A product-led charge spearheaded by excellent models like the XF and XK has revived Jaguar's fortunes lately.
But it still has some way to go to shake off its reputation for iffy build quality and truly challenge other luxury brands such as BMW and Mercedes-Benz.
Find out whether the new breed of Jaguars beat the old guard by reading our Jaguar car reviews.
According to our survey of car owners, Jaguar is definitely heading in the right direction.
In comments related to a scandal involving the sale of Greek army missiles and bombs to Saudi Arabia, New Democracy spokeswoman Maria Spyraki claimed that arms sold by Vassilis Papadopoulos, the broker used by the government to cut the deal, ended up with ISIS.
According to Spyraki, the European Union's system for monitoring potential arms smuggling records Papadopoulos as a manufacturer of arms that ended up in Raqqa, the jihadist group's stronghold in Syria.
More specifically, bullets found to have been manufactured in Axioupoli, near Kilkis, in northern Greece, were found in Raqqa, Spyraki said, citing an EU document dated July 2014.
During a press conference last month, ND presented a document allegedly showing that Papadopoulos did not in fact represent Saudi Arabia.
According to the same document, Papadopoulos appears to have at the time acted as a representative for Jordan.
Police need your help identifying a man who robbed a business in Gonzales.
According to the Gonzales Police Department, the incident happened on Saturday, Aug. 12 at Advance America, 503 South Burnside Avenue in Gonzales.
Surveillance video captured the incident. The unidentified suspect went into the store, pulled out a gun and demanded money.
The suspect got away with an undisclosed amount of cash.
No one was injured.
If you know anything regarding the identity of the suspect, call Crime Stoppers at (225) 344-7867 or the Gonzales Police Department at (225) 647-9572.
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Oh (elbow) flew to Toronto on Monday for a meeting that could finally give him the work visa he requires to pitch for the Blue Jays, John Lott of The Athletic reports.
Oh was hoping to get approved quickly following his meeting at the U.S. consulate in Toronto, but there hasn't been any news regarding his status just yet. In the event that he received the work visa Monday, the Blue Jays scheduled Oh for a bullpen session Tuesday, and an appearance in an exhibition Wednesday, although it seems unlikely he'll be approved before then. More information regarding his eligibility figures to surface in the near future.
The Sinn Fein leader has accused the Taoiseach of losing the run of himself over his comments about the media.
It’s after Leo Varadkar said that Irish journalists are more in interested in reporting gossip than politics.
The remarks were made at a private function during his trip to the States this week.
He told guests at a lunch that he can sympathise with Donald Trump, who regularly attacks ‘fake news’.
Deputy Mary Lou McDonald has said the alleged comments are very odd.
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A deadly crash involving a pedestrian shut down the eastbound lanes of Interstate 26 in Springdale for several hours Thursday morning.
The accident occurred in the eastbound lane at exit 113, which is Airport Boulevard, at about 12:30 a.m. The interstate was closed between exit 111, which is U.S. 1, and 113 for several hours while troopers investigated. The highway reopened at about 5:30 a.m.
According to the South Carolina Highway Patrol, a pedestrian was killed. That pedestrian was identified as Darlene R. Tager, 67, of Gaston, according to the Lexington County Coroner's Office.
The Highway Patrol says the driver if the vehicle that hit the pedestrian was not injured.
The crash is under investigation.
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TOKYO, April 13 Japanese stocks slumped to fresh four-month lows on Thursday as the yen spiked against the dollar after U.S. President Donald Trump said the U.S currency was too strong, hitting exporters and financial stocks hard.
The Nikkei 225 share average ended 0.7 percent lower to 18,426.84, the weakest closing level since Dec. 6.
The broader Topix fell 0.8 percent to 1,468.31 and the JPX-Nikkei Index 400 was down 0.8 percent to 13,164.58.
(Reporting by Ayai Tomisawa; Editing by Shri Navaratnam)
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Witnessing Jesus' final hours stirs faith in Paterson Hundreds of people came out to walk with Jesus, joining the traditional Way of the Cross march through streets. Check out this story on northjersey.com: https://njersy.co/2pg2jUp Ricardo Martinez, as Jesus, is helped while carrying the Cross during the performance of the Passion of Christ Friday morning April 14, 2017.
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The beauty of our sport, lifestyle, or however you’d like to classify it, is that you don’t need much. Breaking it down to the essentials, all you really only need is a board and some sort of clothing or rubber to keep you warm and cover up your private parts. In this edit featuring Drew Mcpherson, we are reminded of the art of traveling light, with just those essentials. Somewhere far away, at a remote reefbreak, Mcpherson finds solitude with nothing but a Bob McTavish 5’9″ single fin, a pair of boardshorts, and a handful of books for reading between those long, winded sessions.
FRANKFURT, April 28 Germany's Merck KGaA , the world's largest maker of liquid crystals for flat screens, cautioned that its dominance of that market could erode over time, making the case for more investments into newer OLED display technologies.
"We know ... that our market shares in recent years were very high. At the present time we cannot rule out a further normalization. We will therefore forge ahead with new technologies in all four business units, for instance OLED," Chief Executive Stefan Oschmann told shareholders at the annual general meeting on Friday.
Merck commands about 60 percent of the liquid crystals, with Japanese companies JNC Corp. and DIC Corp as runners-up, and the technology is a major profit driver for the diversified German group, which also makes pharmaceuticals and supplies for labs and bioreactors.
For now, an ongoing recovery in the display market should have a positive effect on the liquid crystals business, the CEO added. (Reporting by Ludwig Burger; Editing by Arno Schuetze)
Dominance can be numbered in a variety of ways, but the easiest way to do it is to see how a player was able to swing an outcome or the trajectory of a game all by himself. There are plenty of players on this list who can do that.
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – Wichita’s own Chris Mann was back in town Saturday and performed at a Gala Christmas concert featuring the Wichita Grand Opera.
He performed his Christmas concert, “Chris Mann: Home for Christmas.”
KSN caught up with Mann before his show.
“You know there’s so much negativity in the world right now, and I live in L.A., the world is literally on fire. Here tonight, we’re all about love, we’re all about celebrating family, friends and the spirit of Christmas, and I’m just really glad to bring tow hours of that to Wichita tonight.”
Chris will be performing on “The Voice” Tuesday on KSN. The show begins at 7 p.m.
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - Celgene Corp:
* CELGENE CORPORATION COMMENCES TENDER OFFER FOR JUNO THERAPEUTICS, INC.
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President Donald Trump’s plan to combat opioid drug addiction calls for stiffer penalties for drug traffickers, including the death penalty where it’s appropriate under current law.
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In an informational video published Oct. 5, 2017, DHEC explains setback lines and baselines and how they affect building in the area. Kincaid, Alexandra
Next Wednesday, June 21 is set for the Driftwood’s annual Day in the Life of Salt Spring Island project.
That means anyone in the community can submit a photo, or several, of activities taking place on the island to the Driftwood for publication in a special multi-page section and online.
Photos must be taken on Salt Spring (or in the waters around it) between 5 a.m. on Wednesday, June 21 and 5 a.m. on Thursday, June 22.
Anyone wanting to submit photos, or anyone who has an idea for a photo that should be taken, should contact Driftwood editor Gail Sjuberg at news@gulfislandsdriftwood.com or 250-537-9933.
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LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Three more Russian athletes, including an Olympic silver medalist, have filed appeals at the Court of Arbitration for Sport against their sanctions for doping at the 2014 Sochi Games.
The court said the three are biathlete Olga Zaitseva, who won silver in the women's relay, and cross-country skiers Yulia Chekaleva and Anastasia Dotsenko.
The three were disqualified from the Sochi Olympics and banned from all future games last week by the International Olympic Committee. That followed investigations into doping by Russian athletes and tampering with their drug-test samples during the Sochi Games.
CAS has so far registered 25 appeals brought by Russian athletes against disqualifications from the 2014 Olympics.
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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — A couple is in shock when they realize they were planning to do the exact same thing.
Becky McCabe got on one knee at the Memphis Zoo last week.
She had no idea that her girlfriend, Jessa also had a ring ready!
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Of course, both of them said yes.
This video has gone viral on Facebook.
The couple says they have been overwhelmed by the positive response.
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OTTAWA, May 30 (Reuters) - Canada’s current account deficit widened to C$19.50 billion ($15.00 billion) in the first quarter, the third largest ever, thanks to a growing international trade gap in goods, Statistics Canada said on Wednesday.
Analysts in a Reuters poll had forecast a shortfall of C$18.00 billion. The record deficit was the C$20.20 billion set in the third quarter of 2010.
The trade deficit in goods jumped to C$8.97 billion from C$7.49 billion as imports grew at a faster rate than exports.
Imports rose to C$148.23 billion from C$145.25 billion on higher shipments of motor vehicles and parts as well as energy products. Exports edged up to C$139.26 billion from C$137.75 billion on greater demand for energy products.
Direct investment in Canada for the quarter rose to C$17.79 billion, the highest level in two and a half years, with more than half of the money going to the manufacturing sector.
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* FITCH: APAC BANKS FACE MODEST INITIAL IFRS 9 PROVISIONING IMPACT​
* FITCH SAYS INTRODUCTION OF IFRS 9 - IN MOST MAJOR APAC MARKETS,WILL HAVE WIDE-RANGING EFFECTS ON BANK PROCESSES AND LOAN PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENTS
* FITCH- ‍BEYOND INITIAL TRANSITION, EXPECT PROVISIONING TO FALL MORE SHARPLY DURING CYCLICAL UPSWINGS AND RISE MORE QUICKLY DURING DOWNTURNS FOR APAC BANKS​ Source text for Eikon:
In case the EOS 77D and Rebel T7i weren't enough for you, Canon has also announced the EOS M6. The company's new mirrorless camera is basically an M5 without a built-in electronic viewfinder, since it features the same 24.2-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor, Digic 7 processor and 100-25,600 ISO. In addition to that, you get Bluetooth, NFC and WiFi for sharing photos or controlling the camera remotely via Canon's Connect app for iOS and Android. And because selfies are so important, the 3-inch LCD now tilts to help you take some beauty shots of you and your friends -- but only if the optional EVF isn't attached.
Hillview Court is on the edge of the village of Sauchie in Clackmannanshire, and enjoys wonderful views over open countryside. It provides nursing and dementia care for residents in seven separate specialised houses, as well as services for people with learning disabilities and acquired brain injuries, including alcohol related illnesses. All houses are single-storey to ensure ease of accessibility, and each has its own living and dining facilities.
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Albuquerque, NM, February 1, 2017 – Beginning in the next few weeks, fire managers from the Black Kettle National Grassland may conduct prescribed fires on several of the Grassland units. The prescribed fires will take place sometime between February and early April 2017 if conditions remain favorable.
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MADRID (AP) " Zara fashion store owner Inditex says net profit jumped by 18 percent in the first quarter of its fiscal year thanks to booming sales and continued expansion.
The world's largest clothes retailer said Wednesday net profit for February through April was 654 million euros ($734 million), compared with 554 million for the period last year. Sales rose 14 percent to 5.6 billion euros.
Inditex said all its brands increased their international presence with new physical and online stores, including four new Zara online operations in Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore and Vietnam.
Founded in 1975 by Amancio Ortega, Inditex operates eight brands including Massimo Dutti, Bershka and Pull & Bear. It has 7,385 stores.
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Company shares were down 1 percent at 36 euros in early trading in Madrid.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - President Donald Trump has scheduled another campaign rally, this time in Louisville.
Trump's campaign website says the president will speak the night of March 20 at the Kentucky Exposition Center.
Vice President Mike Pence visited Louisville on Saturday as part of the effort to sell a White House-backed health overhaul.
Trump is scheduled to hold a rally in Nashville, Tennessee, this Wednesday - his second since taking office.
Press secretary Sean Spicer says the president is also planning to lay a wreath at President Andrew Jackson's tomb at his home, The Hermitage, during the visit to Nashville. Jackson's 250th birthday is being commemorated this year.
Earlier on Wednesday, Trump is scheduled to visit Detroit to discuss job creation and the automotive industry with auto executives and workers.
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BERN, Switzerland (AP) — Carlo Janka has been named in Switzerland's biggest ever Winter Olympic team despite not starting a World Cup ski race since tearing the ACL in his right knee in October.
The 31-year-old Janka opted against surgery to give him a chance of competing at next month's Pyeongchang Games.
The Swiss Olympic committee announced a 171-athlete team — eight more than for the 2014 Sochi Olympics.
Team manager Ralph Stoeckli says its target is 11 medals, which would match Switzerland's tally in Sochi. Of those 11 medals four years ago, six were gold.
Janka took gold in giant slalom at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics. He also won on the new Olympic course in 2016, when a World Cup super-G was held as a test event.
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Former Ajax star Daniel Cruz believes that countryman Davinson Sanchez is ready for the step up to a bigger league, following interest from Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur and Real Madrid.
Ajax have just turned down a proposal worth €40m from Tottenham for the Colombian centre-back, but Sanchez's head has been turned and he reportedly refused to play for the Dutch giants in their 2-1 loss at minnows Heracles at the weekend.
Chelsea have now also joined the race for Sanchez, while Real Madrid are even claimed to be putting the finishing touches to an offer for the defender.
Colombia-born former midfielder Cruz, who played for Ajax between 2000 and 2003, says that Colombians would like to see Sanchez playing in a bigger league.
And he feels as Colombia's best defender it would make sense.
Alexa von Tobel quit Harvard Business School and, at 22, launched a financial planning start-up for women. Nine years later, that start-up, LearnVest, has expanded its services and Northwestern Mutual has bought the company for a reported $250 million.
As part of the Council for Economic Education's #MySavingsTip campaign, the founder and CEO shares her top piece of advice.
Von Tobel shares with CNBC the three other crucial financial tricks that have helped her personally and professionally.
1. Have a financial plan
The reason she says she was able to start a company is because von Tobel had a well-thought-out financial plan of her own. Doing the math to figure out the money she needed and how much time she had paid off.
"I had emergency savings," she says. "I had nine months to get the company off the ground and raise money for it or I had to go back and get a job."
Von Tobel says that financial plans are key to making long-term decisions.
The Inverted Tree Yogi is rooted in the belief that both in yoga and in our daily lives we benefit by moving our roots, gaining new perspectives and nourishing that which is essential to us.
Theresa Govert is a yoga instructor and feminist activist based out of East Haddam, CT. She is a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) with Yoga Alliance and is insured with Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. She has studied and practiced meditation and yoga in the USA and Southern Africa and completed her 200 hour yoga teacher training in Rishikesh, India at Rishikesh Yog Peeth. Along with group classes and individual sessions, Theresa leads workshops bringing together yoga, feminism & activism and yoga hikes.
Lindelof has penned a four-year deal at Old Trafford, with the option of a further year following his £39.6million transfer from Portuguese giants Benfica.
The Swedish centre-back became Manchester United’s first signing of the summer after undergoing a medical on Wednesday, with the club set to pay an initial €35m plus a potential €10m in add-ons.
The 22-year-old is likely to partner Eric Bailly in central defence, and United fans will be delighted to see the star smiling in a club shirt at his official unveiling.
Scroll through the gallery above to see the best pictures of Victor Lindelof as he is unveiled as a Manchester United player.
Is Dylan Phillips a better hitter or a better pitcher? You can make the call, though it won’t be easy. The Omaha Creighton Prep senior had an outstanding season — both at the plate and on the mound — that helped lead to the Junior Jays’ third straight Class A title.
News coverage about Supervalu has been trending very positive this week, AlphaOne Sentiment Analysis reports. AlphaOne, a service of Accern, ranks the sentiment of press coverage by analyzing more than 20 million blog and news sources in real-time.
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FORT WAYNE, Ind. A Winona Lake woman who caused a fatal crash along U.S. 30 near Goshen Road in September will avoid prison time thanks to a plea deal she struck with prosecutors.
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Something often overlooked by drivers is the way they sit in their car seat. It’s also one of the most important aspects when it comes to driving.
Your position in relation to the steering wheel and pedals isn’t just for comfort, it’s also a matter of car control and safety. There are various factors in play here, including keeping your hands on the wheel in turns, having clear lines of sight around the car, being able to brake fully in an emergency and even staying a safe distance from the airbag in the steering wheel, in case it goes off.
This week, Lorraine Sommerfeld goes through what you need to know to find the proper seating position in your car. Who knows, you might even be more comfortable as well.
BOSTON - Police say a person is in custody for allegedly vandalizing the New England Holocaust Memorial in Boston.
Police say the suspect smashed a glass panel on Monday.
It's the second time the memorial has been damaged this summer.
In June, authorities say James Isaac used a rock to shatter a roughly 9-foot tall glass panel on one of the memorial's six 54-foot-high towers. Isaac has pleaded not guilty to vandalism charges.
The six glass towers are lit internally and etched with millions of numbers that represent tattoos on the arms of many Jews sent to Nazi death camps.
The repaired memorial was rededicated in July.
Clean and sleek, L.A. indie group Sir Sly comes to Northampton Wednesday, May 30. Front man Landon Jacobs’ cool, light voice combined with instrumentalists Jason Suwito and Hayden Coplen make this synth-rock trio a must see. Their 2017 Don’t You Worry, Honey spawned two Alt Rock chart hits with “High” and “Run.” 8:30 p.m. Iron Horse Music Hall, 20 Center St., Northampton.
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Murfreesboro Police responded to a shooting at King's Hookah Lounge on Middle Tennessee Boulevard at approximately 11:57 p.m. on Saturday evening. One of the two victims was a student at MTSU.
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Yemen’s Houthi rebels killed at least 20 people as they continued their crackdown since the death of their top former ally, President Ali Abdullah Saleh, Yemen’s official news agency said. The Houthis killed Saleh after accusing him of betraying their alliance because he indicated he might be willing to cooperate with the Saudi-led coalition fighting the Houthis. Since his death, the rebels have worked to quash any sign of opposition among their former allies from Saleh’s party, including shutting down the internet and tightening their media blackout. The SABA official news agency said the Houthis also blew up 20 houses in the northern province of Hajja and replaced the province’s governor, who was once Saleh’s associate. The rebels arrested another 49 people in the northern province of Mahwet.
fell to a fresh nine-month low on Wednesday ahead of the implementation of trade tariffs on goods from China and the United States which could dampen demand for the industrial metal. on the slipped 0.5 per cent to $6,456 per tonne by 1051 GMT, its weakest since September 2017.
“Trump (US President Donald) is not fostering global trade,” said Julius Baer analyst Carsten Menke.
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“There is scrutiny about the export side of the market in terms of copper-containing household goods or electronics being shipped out of China and we believe that will stay with us at least until US mid-term elections in November.” Washington has said it would on $34 billion of Chinese imports on July 6, and Beijing has vowed to retaliate in kind on the same day.
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THE ACREAGE, Fla. (WFLA) – Fire crews were called to help free a horse stuck in mud in Florida on Monday morning.
Palm Beach County Fire Rescue posted pictures of the rescue on its Twitter page.
Crews placed straps around the horse and then pulled it safely from the mud after a veterinarian sedated it.
The sedation given to the horse wore off shortly after, and the vet was able to evaluate it.
There is no word yet on how the horse got stuck.
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Finally talked someone a little too square for their own good into tagging along to a dispensary? This clean little house on Southeast Powell Boulevard is where you're going to want to take them to blow up all those stoner stereotypes. Chalice Farms has great products, with cups to prove it. But it's also made a point of turning the purchase of cannabis into a reassuringly corporate-y experience. Here, the "product specialists" in branded polo shirts "will assist you," and there's unmedicated versions of the house chocolate out for sampling so you can decide whether you'd like white chocolate chai or a blueberry pomegranate gummy. You'll be encouraged to smell everything from the jars before getting it as a preroll—not much of an imposition given how good everything Chalice grows smells—and the staff is also not shy about upselling, though with deals you really would be silly to pass on.
Margaret Mae Willener, 93, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 9, at Ridgeland Nursing Center in South Carolina with her family by her side. She was born in Kenova, West Virginia, July 30, 1924. Margaret was a resident of Akron most of her life, residing in South Carolina the past year. While living in Akron she attended the Akron Baptist Temple for many years. Preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Richard F. “Dick” Willener; and several family members. Margaret is survived by her children, Deanna (George) Edwards, Fred Willener, Nancy McCabe and Carol (Eddie) Huffman; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; sister, Mary Thornson; along with other family members and friends. Margaret’s funeral service will be Monday, August 14, at 1 p.m. at the Campfield Hickman Collier Funeral Home, 566 W. Park Ave., Barberton 44203 with Pastor Mike Prebynski officiating. Burial at Greenlawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from noon until time of service.
Not surprised but dissapointed regarding Talanoa. Glad for Thompson who most clearly under-rate. Washbrook has stepped up from last season and is deserving of another deal but this now leaves with the dilemma of what happens with Hadley and indeed Litten as Washbrook has being used as the dummy half role when Houghton injured/rested so if that is the case where now for Litten, loaned out elsewhere to develop him?
If we are losing Michaels, Fonua and Ellis but have uprated Kelly a huge amount for next season what does that leave us cap wise to bring someone in?
If we bring another player in of any note then that means no Hadley and no JA.
LONDON (AP) — Britain’s fertility authority says it has granted permission to doctors at a clinic in northeastern England to create babies from the DNA of three people, to help prevent two women from passing on fatal, genetic diseases to their children.
It is the first such approval for the U.K. but the technique has already previously been used: a baby was born in Mexico in 2016 using the experimental therapy.
The treatment fixes problems linked to mitochondria, the energy-producing structures outside a cell’s nucleus. Faulty mitochondria can result in conditions including muscular dystrophy and major organ failure. The technique uses DNA from two women and one man.
Last year, Britain granted Newcastle University a license to use the novel technique but approval is still needed for individual patients.
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WASHINGTON (AP) - Melania Trump is trying to tamp down speculation about why she's not been seen in public in nearly three weeks.
The first lady tweeted Wednesday about the media "working overtime speculating where I am & what I'm doing. Rest assured, I'm here at the @WhiteHouse w my family, feeling great, & working hard on behalf of children & the American people!"
Mrs. Trump was last seen in public in the wee hours of May 10 when she joined President Donald Trump to welcome home three Americans released from detention in North Korea.
The White House announced four days later that she had been admitted to a hospital to treat a benign kidney condition.
The first lady had recently launched her initiative to teach kindness to children.
Sources have confirmed to News4 that a Dickson County Sheriff's Office deputy has been shot and killed.
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The Dickson County Sheriff's Office has confirmed they are searching for the suspect in the area of Bear Creek Valley Road and Tidwell Switch Road.
Residents are being asked to call 911 or 615-446-8041, ext. 4, if they see anyone suspicious.
Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation are responding to the scene.
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Sri Lanka's prime minister says that Sri Lankan asylum seekers held on Pacific island camps who could potentially settle in the United States are free to return home without fear of persecution.
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe made the comments on Wednesday during a visit to Australia in which he discussed bilateral cooperation on combating people smuggling. No Sri Lankan asylum seeker has reached Australia by boat since 2013.
But Sri Lankans, Iranians and Afghans are the largest national groups among more than 2,000 asylum seekers who are kept at Australia's expense on the Pacific islands nations of Nauru and Papua New Guinea.
Australia refuses to resettle any of them and President Donald Trump has agreed to honor an Obama administration deal to resettle up to 1,250 of them.
Toilet won't flush, no hair net and more at Saginaw-area kitchens July 10-16
By Heather Jordan | hjordan@mlive.com
Saginaw County Department of Public Health officials routinely inspect area restaurants, coffee shops, hospital cafeterias, churches, hotels and other places where food is served to the public. The food service inspection reports, which can be found online here, detail any health code violations that are found as well as actions taken to correct them.
There are three types of violations: core, priority foundation and priority. Priority foundation and priority violations are the more severe types of violations.
Food service establishments typically are subjected to two routine inspections per year. Depending on the number and type of violations found, one or more follow-up inspections may be required.
Here's a look at the inspections conducted July 10 to July 16.
Ex-NFL kicker says prom photo with gun was 'joke'
NEW YORK (AP) — Former NFL kicker Jay Feely says a photo of him holding a pistol while standing between his daughter and her prom date was intended to be a joke.
Feely posted the photo on Twitter Saturday. The photo shows him standing with his arm around his daughter and with the gun in his other hand, next to his daughter's date. But, some people thought he crossed a line.
On Sunday, Feely wrote that the couple, who have dated for over a year, knew he was joking.
He says he takes gun safety seriously and the gun was not loaded. He says he did not intend to be "insensitive" to the gun control issue.
Will Smith is all smiles as he lifts his arms in the air to greet fans at the 2017 Comic Con Experience on Sunday (December 10) in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
The 49-year-old actor was joined by co-star Joel Edgerton and director David Ayer as they attended a press conference for their latest film Bright.
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The film follows the story of two LAPD police officers played by Smith (Officer Ward) and Edgerton (Officer Jakoby) who form a most unlikely duo working to keep the mean streets of Los Angeles safe from a sinister underworld filled with gang violence and dark forces at work.
Bright will debut on Netflix on December 22. The movie will also play in select theaters as well – Watch the trailer here!
Troopers arrested a Cheboygan County resident on drug charges after a traffic stop.
On Saturday MSP Troopers stopped a vehicle around 4 in the afternoon on Straits Highway, near Scott Road in Cheboygan County.
The stop was for multiple equipment violations, according to troopers.
During the stop the troopers say they could smell marijuana coming from the vehicle.
The driver allowed the troopers to search the vehicle and that’s where they say there was a 9mm pistol and an ounce of marijuana THC oil.
They also found a suboxone pill on the driver.
The driver, a 52-year-old from Wolverine, was arrested and lodged in the Cheboygan Jail for carrying a concealed pistol, having an unregistered pistol, and possession of the drugs.
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DECATUR- School board candidates were invited by current and former students of Decatur Public schools to hear their concerns as they continue their campaigns into the April election.
Former student, Aaliyah Buck said, "everything that the school board does directly affects the students and just getting more student input and making sure you are hearing it and listen to it and make sure you implement different things based on those opinions."
Current student Tabrina Eskridge believes the importance of keeping uniforms could save students from being bullied. She said, "if they keep uniforms intact, everybody can all look the same you wont have as much bullying issues."
There are currently seven candidates running for four vacant spots on the board.
BOSTON (AP) — The federal government is reporting that New England‘s unemployment rate was lower than the national average last year.
The New England office of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics said Monday that the six state region’s average rate of 4.1 percent was -lower than the national jobless rate of 4.9 percent in 2016. It was also lower than the 4.9 percent the region registered in 2015.
New Hampshire had one of the lowest unemployment rates in the nation at 2.8 percent last year.
Three other states also bested the national rate: Vermont at 3.3 percent, Massachusetts at 3.7 percent and Maine at 3.9 percent unemployment.
Two New England states, however, exceeded the national average: Connecticut at 5.1 percent and Rhode Island at 5.3 percent.
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Toronto police are continuing to search a property where alleged serial killer Bruce McArthur is said to have done landscape work.
McArthur is facing eight counts of first degree murder in connection with the deaths of men with ties to the Toronto’s LGBTQ neighbourhood.
His work as a self-employed landscaper has led police to search dozens of properties related to his landscaping business.
The property at the centre of this investigation, located on Mallory Crescent, has previously been searched.
Planters from the property have been seized and areas of the backyard excavated. Investigators allege to have found the remains of seven men inside seized planters.
Police said they will update the public once the search is complete.
FILE - In this June 3, 2017, file photo, the coal-fired Plant Scherer, one of the nation's top carbon dioxide emitters, stands in the distance in Juliette, Ga. The Trump administration intends to roll back the centerpiece of former President Barack Obama’s efforts to slow global warming, seeking to ease restrictions on greenhouse gas emissions from coal-fired power plants. Branden Camp, File AP Photo
The social media industry is growing like a beanstalk. It has a great potential and increases fast. Social media apps have fundamentally influenced how people live and interact with each other. Through social media, people are able to easily interact with people from all over the world and stay in touch.
In this article, we have provided a brief overview of the social app called Vero. Its key app characteristics, a user journey through the app, a stack of technologies and the app cost have been considered in order to help you learn more about the new social media app dubbed the “new Instagram”.
Despite increasingly strong competition in the social media industry, DDI Development team is applying new approaches and trying to create more interesting and useful digital solutions. Let us know if you want to turn your idea into successful and effective social media app.
Amazon’s first physical bookstore in New Jersey opens Wednesday at Westfield Garden State Plaza in Paramus. (Read More)
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Panneerselvam on Sunday greeted President Pranab Mukherjee, Vice-President Hamid Ansari, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Governor Ch Vidyasagar Rao on the occasion of new year.
The Chief Minister wrote separate letters to each one of them wishing them a happy new year. He also sent a greeting letter and bouquet of flowers to the Governor on the occasion.
Later, he spoke with Rao over phone and greeted him and the latter thanked and reciprocated the new year wishes, a government release said.
In his letter to the President, the Chief Minister said “on behalf of the Government and the people of Tamil Nadu, I wish you a Happy New Year, 2017.”
“May God Almighty give you the strength to continue to serve the Nation with dedication”, the Chief Minister said.
Greeting the Prime Minister in a separate message, he said, “we look forward to the nation marching forward on the road to growth and prosperity under your leadership.”
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March 19 (Reuters) - MDXHEALTH SA:
* REG-MDXHEALTH (R): SELECTMDX LIQUID BIOPSY TEST FOR PROSTATE CANCER INCLUDED IN THE 2018 EUROPEAN ASSOCIATION UROLOGY GUIDELINES
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Boeing Co.’s stock surged 1.5% in afternoon trade Monday, to provide the biggest boost to the Dow Jones Industrial Average , after reports that the aerospace and defense giant was cutting more jobs. The stock’s price gain of $2.62 was adding 18 points to the Dow, which was up 132 points. The second-biggest boost was from Goldman Sachs Group Inc. shares, which rose $1.76 to add 12 points to the Dow. Boeing was planning “hundreds” of more involuntary job cuts, focused on engineers at Seattle manufacturing plants, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing a staff memo. The notices will be issued on Friday, the WSJ report said. The company has already accepted about 1,800 voluntary buyouts, but said it needed to cut more jobs to meet its operating plan, the WSJ report said. Boeing’s stock has rallied 15% year to date, while the Dow has gained 4.2%.
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The noise overwhelms,
A room filled with 200 students,
‘They’re all just as scared as you’ –
But they’re not.
Are you sure there’s enough air here?
Are you sure I’m still breathing?
Before long, I’m in the bathroom
The enclosing walls and the locked door offer security.
I know I need to get out,
Formal looms and I need to eat.
But I’m not ready to face people
I can’t see the ones who don’t understand.
But then a comforting hand steers me,
Offers me water, talking;
But also – Comfort, Safety, Company.
She offers options and choices, recommendations.
‘More people than you know’
She says,
‘We’re not always obvious, But we’re everywhere.
A quiet union of people who understand
There is always support.’
Please look up Students with Disabilities Association, Heads Up and Welfare services for support.
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The iconic North Entrance of The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. Wikipedia Commons
Every year, Republican members of Congress and their staffers convene for a three-day retreat — away from the hubbub of Washington — to socialize and discuss their party's agenda.
On Wednesday, GOP lawmakers traveled to this year's venue: The Greenbrier, a luxury resort in West Virginia, established during the 18th century, that has hosted US presidents and features an underground bunker where Congress was supposed to hideout in the event of a nuclear outbreak during the Cold War.
Take a look at what it's like inside this beautiful resort:
April 6 Routemaster Capital Inc
* Routemaster acquires royalty portfolio interests
* Routemaster Capital Inc - as consideration for purchasing Quebec Gold royalty, routemaster will issue to vendor 11 million common shares
* Routemaster Capital- agreement provides co with option to purchase 1.5% net smelter returns royalty in respect of potash development property in Ethiopia
* Routemaster capital inc - entered into an agreement to purchase a royalty covering former producing gold mines in province of Quebec
* Routemaster capital- in addition,co obtained a 24-month right of first refusal to acquire additional royalties and streaming interests held by vendor Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Ahead of the second presidential debate in St. Louis, the Trump campaign concocted a plan to try to take the spotlight off allegations about Donald Trump's past behavior and focus it on the Clintons. Those who were there describe an unruly press conference that Trump held with some of the women who made assault claims against Bill Clinton. "It was truly a reality TV episode," former Trump deputy campaign manager David Bossie tells Yahoo News.
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Murder. Ambition. Whiskey.
The Bard & Bourbon Theatre Company presents MACBETH, Shakespeare’s tragic tale of bloody ambition and supernatural forces performed with our own drunken twist. Nine actors take on multiple roles in this fully rehearsed, staged, and memorized production. Each night, one of them will shoot back enough whiskey at the top of the show to be very drunk by its end. You’ve never seen MACBETH quite like this before.
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The rate of babies being born with opioid withdrawals is rising at an alarming pace in Wisconsin, largely due to heroin abuse crippling the state. The state Department of Health Services revealed the rate of babies born with neonatal abstinence syndrome more than quadrupled over the past decade.
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As the US celebrates Independence Day, you might feel the urge to watch a movie when you're not outside barbecuing.
But which movie is the best to watch?
Business Insider has picked the best movies to watch on 12 major US holidays, from the 4th of July to New Year's Day and Christmas.
The movies include recent Oscar darling "Lady Bird," war epic "Saving Private Ryan," and the cult-classic "Office Space."
So when these holidays come around, keep these great movies in mind.
Below 12 of the best movies to watch on major US holidays:
Cathy Bessant, the chief operations and technology officer at Bank of America and No.1 on American Banker's list of most powerful women in banking, talks about the "nobility" of banking and how the business helps to change people's lives.
Ah, Lightning cables—if you've ever owned an iPhone, you've probably gone through a couple of these in your time. If you've owned more than one iPhone, you've probably gone through several. We tested some of the most popular Lightning cables you can buy and determined that the AmazonBasics Nylon Braided Lightning Cable (available at Amazon for $12.99) is the best choice for most people.
To settle on a winner, we looked at price, durability, and overall charging performance, but due to the fact that most people travel with their Lightning cables, we were particularly interested in durability. After all, no one enjoys having a frayed cable that won't hold a charge.
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Trump said Wednesday morning that the gunman who shot Rep. Steve Scalise, of Louisiana, had died.
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Yay! You’re Not Dead!
Those were the ever so sweet words Steve Lawton heard on March 9, 2015 as his family celebrated his “Alive Day.” The day exactly a year following his near fatal skiing accident.
When Lawton arrived at the hospital the day of his accident after coming out of his skis and plowing straight into a tree at 45mph, he had a Glascow Coma Score of three, the lowest possible score. To give you an idea, 87 percent of patients arriving at the hospital with a GCS of three either do not survive or remain in a vegetative state permanently.
In addition to the head trauma, he had collapsed lungs, eleven total broken bones including 6 broken vertebrae and a myriad of other injuries. The doctors told his wife on the day of the accident that they weren’t sure if he would survive. “He’s as sick as he can be and still be alive, and he is going to get worse before he gets better,” they said.
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Medford police arrested 11 men who allegedly sought sex from prostitutes, two men accused of promoting prostitution and seven women during an undercover sex-trafficking sting. Police said they posted online ads on known sex-trafficking websites and apps, and also responded to ads posted by others on the same platforms.
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Sorry for the delay on this one - it's been a... Busy weekend for me personally, so I'm only just now catching up with most of the news from the past few days.
Codenamed "Zesty Zapus", Ubuntu 17.04 continues Ubuntu's proud tradition of integrating the latest and greatest open source technologies into a high-quality, easy-to-use Linux distribution. The team has been hard at work through this cycle, introducing new features and fixing bugs.
Under the hood, there have been updates to many core packages, including a new 4.10-based kernel, and much more.
Ubuntu Desktop has seen incremental improvements, with newer versions of GTK and Qt, updates to major packages like Firefox and LibreOffice, and stability improvements to Unity.
Despite serving in the army for six years, ex-soldier Chris Walters still struggles to see Anzac Day as for him.
"I still never see today as respect to me ... I still think of my grandfather (who) served, my dad was in the RAAF for 20 years," he told AAP at the Melbourne's Shrine of Remembrance.
The former soldier is one of the thousands of people, including children, who have poured into the Shrine for Wednesday's dawn service, a century after World War One.
WASHINGTON — The Treasury Department's inspector general says it is looking into allegations that a Treasury Department agency has been illegally looking at the private financial records of U.S. citizens.
Buzzfeed, a news website , is quoting unnamed government sources as saying that Treasury's Office of Intelligence and Analysis has "repeatedly and systematically violated domestic surveillance laws by snooping on the private financial records of U.S. citizens and companies."
The Buzzfeed report said that over the past year, at least a dozen employees of another branch of Treasury have warned officials and Congress that the financial data was being illegally searched and stored.
Dan Rather, the former CBS anchor and legendary TV journalist, has said the reports of the Trump government's links to Russia could be a greater scandal than Watergate.
"Watergate is the biggest political scandal of my lifetime, until maybe now," Mr Rather wrote on Facebook in a post that went viral.
"We may look back and see, in the end, that it is at least as big as Watergate. It may become the measure by which all future scandals are judged."
Mr Rather posted the message hours after Mike Flynn resigned as National Security Adviser following reports that he had misled Vice-President Mike Pence about his contacts with Russia.
DEPUTY Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet, Justin Mupamhanga, has approached the High Court seeking an eviction order against one Soul Gomwe from a commercial farm in Bindura following a boundary dispute.
BY DESMOND CHNGARANDE
Mupamhanga claims that Gomwe, who was allocated subdivision 3 and 4 of Argyle Farm, illegally encroached into the farm house in subdivision one which belongs to the top government official.
Through his lawyers Govere Law Chambers, Mupamhanga on October 10 this year gave Gomwe a seven-day ultimatum to wind up his farming operations after an initial 12-month grace period allegedly went unheeded.
Mupamhanga said Gomwe’s conduct was prejudicing him as he wishes to develop the property.
Gomwe is yet to respond to the application.
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A man was robbed and then shot Friday night on the city's Southside, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.
The shooting was reported about 8:30 p.m. at an apartment complex on Barnes Road South near University Boulevard West.
Shortly after, police said, a man was dropped off a Memorial Hospital with a gunshot wound.
The victim, who suffered non-life-threatening injuries, later told police that an unknown man took his wallet and then shot him.
Robbery detectives continue to investigate.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Sheriff's Office at 904-630-0500. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS.
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May 3 Laboratorio Reig Jofre SA:
* To produce for Laboratorios Leti biotech vaccine developed from protein Q, which Laboratorios Leti plans to commercialize internationally
* Reig Jofre has collaborated over the past seven years with Laboratorios LETI in the industrial development of the first recombinant veterinary vaccine against leishmaniasis Source text for Eikon:
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Bee Shaffer leaving 'Late Night' for a job in theater A source told us, “Bee is going to work for Ambassador Theatre Group,” although details are still being hammered out.
Anna Wintour's daughter is dating Vogue Italia editor's son Francesco Carrozzini has lived in a townhouse for years on MacDougal Street that shares a private garden with Wintour's home.
KEMMERER, Wyo. (AP) - A 23-year-old man has pleaded guilty to kidnapping and killing a Utah train worker in Wyoming.
Dereck James Harrison entered his plea Monday during his arraignment in District Court in Kemmerer.
The Salt Lake Tribune reports (http://bit.ly/2oFRacD) that Harrison pleaded guilty to first-degree murder while perpetrating a kidnapping and kidnapping in the May slaying of 63-year-old Kay Porter Ricks.
Prosecutors agreed not to seek the death penalty in exchange for Harrison's guilty plea.
Sentencing has been scheduled for May 17.
Harrison already is serving at least 30 years in a Utah prison after pleading guilty last year to tying up a woman and her four daughters in a basement.
Prosecutors say after that, he and his father snatched and killed a train worker while on the run from police.
His father, Flint Harrison, killed himself in jail.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Axion Ventures Inc:
* AXION VENTURES PROVIDES UPDATE ON RISING FIRE
* AXION VENTURES - PC-ONLINE GAME ‘RISING FIRE’ TO ENTER SECOND CLOSED BETA TEST WITH TENCENT HOLDINGS ON DEC. 21
* AXION VENTURES - PROJECT COMMERCIAL LAUNCH OF ‘RISING FIRE’ IN CHINA IN Q2 2018 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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I wish to apologize to Mr Daugherty, I had no desire to call him a white supremacist. I did a poor job of disagreeing with his economic premise. We can all quote our own sources and they each can present their opinions [auth] filtered through their eyes. What I hoped to say was a persons “worth” shouldn’t be economically determined. I am retired, I receive Medicare and the amount of taxes I pay versus these benefits put me in the net loss column. When it comes to free speech I believe that is exactly what we each are doing, saying freely our opinions. Our nation seems to be speaking especially freely recently, however, we don’t seem to be as tolerant; nor do we seem to be treating others as we would want to treated ourselves. Mr Daugherty and I can agree to disagree and that is as it should be, a homogenous world cannot grow and mature.
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Valley City High School Snow Week will be held Monday, Feb. 5 through Saturday, Feb. 10.
The week kicks off on Monday with the Community Pep Fest and Coronation Ceremony. The Pep Fest will be held at 7 p.m. in the Hi-Liner Activity Center. This free community event will consist of the VCHS pep band, cheerleaders, skits, the money jar-staff challenge, junior varsity dance team, and an introduction of all students participating in Hi-Liner winter sports and organizations.
More on this story can be found in the Feb. 2 edition of the Times-Record.
Put pressure on the Democrats to end the horrible law that separates children from there parents once they cross the Border into the U.S. Catch and Release, Lottery and Chain must also go with it and we MUST continue building the WALL! DEMOCRATS ARE PROTECTING MS-13 THUGS.
Feb 14 Parques Reunidos Servicios Centrales SA:
* Signs novation to syndicated loan worth 575 million euros ($610.3 million) at Jan 31 and revolving loan of 28.3 million euros
* The novation entails reduction of financial expenses of about 2 million euros per year and maturity extension of nine months Source text: bit.ly/2leAo4F
Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9422 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
A fire engulfed Butcher Island which serves as an oil terminal, around 8.3 km off the Gateway of India in the Arabian Sea on Friday evening. There were no reports of any casualties or the massive oil tanks getting affected.
According to the fire brigade, the blaze was noticed around 5 p.m. on the island and was initially battled by a team of safety officers stationed there.
Later a team of Mumbai Port Trust, which owns the island, was despatched by a speedboat to help battle the conflagration, around an hour's journey.
The small island, also known as Jawahar Dweep, serves to offload crude oil from oil tankers which is stored in the containers there before they are shipped to an oil refinery in Wadala.
A MbPT official said they have not taken any decision to seek help from the Mumbai Fire Brigade, Indian Coast Guard or Indian Navy so far.
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The improv team at École Catholique Monseigneur-Jamot in Peterborough has won this year’s Gazou d’Or Provincial Improv Tournament.
The win comes after the nine Grade 8 students from the Peterborough French Catholic school compete April 19-21 at the provincial tournament in Thunder Bay.
Improv competitions are a way to put students’ French skills to the test.
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Twelve French school boards participated in the tournament. Every team had to speak only French.
If a student uttered a word in English, there was a penalty.
For the winning team from Peterborough, the provincial tournament was a chance to show off years of effort.
Many members of the team at Monseigneur-Jamot have been practicing their French improv skills since Grade 4.
NOGALES, Ariz. - A 23-year-old Tucson woman sped away from the Interstate 19 Immigration Checkpoint after an agent directed her to a secondary inspection area.
The woman stopped north of Sahuarita and agents searched the vehicle.
According to a media release from U.S. Customs and Border Protection, they discovered a 14-year-old female and a 30-year-old male, both identified as Mexican nationals, in the vehicle’s trunk.
The woman was arrested for human smuggling. The Mexican nationals were arrested for immigration violations, according to the media release.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House says rebooting the Mideast peace process is a very high priority for the Trump administration, although peace may not come in the form of a two-state solution.
A senior White House official says President Donald Trump is eager to begin facilitating a peace deal and hoping to bring the Israelis and Palestinians together sometime soon.
Trump is meeting Wednesday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The official says that peace is the goal, regardless of whether it comes in the form of a two-state solution. The official spoke on condition of anonymity in order to preview the meeting.
Other topics of discussion expected to come up Wednesday include expanded Israeli settlements, Iran and a potential move of the U.S. embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.
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TORONTO — The University of Toronto says it has asked Facebook to remove an event page for a white nationalist rally at the institution’s downtown campus.
Althea Blackburn-Evans, a U of T spokeswoman, says no organizers for the Toronto Nationalist Rally have inquired about booking space at the university.
She adds that the university reached out to Facebook and asked them to remove the event page, but has not received a response.
The Toronto Nationalist Rally, according to its event page, is scheduled for September 14.
It is hosted by the Canadian Nationalist Party, a political organization that claims to support ethnic nationalism.
According to the event page, the rally is intended to discuss “the nationalist movement in Canada.”
Aug 11 (Reuters) - Camber Energy Inc-
* Camber Energy- co's chairman, Fred Zeidman, has tendered his resignation as chairman and as member of board of directors, effective Aug. 7, 2017
* Camber Energy Inc - company is evaluating all strategic alternatives. Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Online registration is set to start next week for all of the Henderson County Schools. On Monday, April 24th all students, including in-coming preschool and kindergarten students will be able to register online for school.
Online registration is replacing paper student enrollment forms and is designed to be quicker and a more efficient system. It can be completed at home on a person computer, or parents/guardians can go to open computer lab sessions for registration at their child’s school.
To find information about the registration process, visit Henderson Co. Schools. Parents/Guardians can click on student registration, kindergarten registration or Parent Portal.
To complete online registration, parents will need to set up an Infinite Campus/Parent Portal account. They can contact their school for assistance with this process.
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South Korea confirmed an outbreak of avian influenza at a duck farm in the southwestern region and culled some 76,000 ducks to prevent the further spread of the virus, the agriculture ministry said Monday.
The H5N6 bird flu was discovered on a farm in Yeongam, some 380 kilometers south of Seoul, on Sunday, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs said.
The ministry said 76,000 ducks were slaughtered at five duck farms located within a 3 kilometer radius of the site to prevent a wider spread of the highly contagious virus.
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The ministry said the latest outbreak has a high probability of being a highly pathogenic strain, noting it will release the inspection results later in the day.Quarantine officials issued a transportation ban and stepped up disinfection measures at nearby farms, with in-depth inspections into ducks in the region currently underway, the ministry said. (Yonhap)
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Plymouth Industrial Reit Inc:
* Plymouth industrial reit reports second quarter 2017 results
* Q2 revenue $5.0 million versus $4.8 million
* Q2 adjusted FFO loss per share $0.67
* Q2 FFO loss per share $0.63
* Plymouth industrial reit inc - qtrly ffo was positively impacted by reduction in interest expense of $7.8 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Hillary Clinton takes on Trump administration, rebukes Spicer during California speech
Hillary Clinton took on the Trump administration in one of her first public speeches since the election. Clinton faulted the administration for its abandoned health care policy and lack of female representation in top jobs. She also rebuked White House press secretary Sean Spicer for chiding a black female journalist for shaking her head during a daily news conference.
PROVO — An auto-pedestrian accident early Wednesday morning left one man dead, according to authorities.
A male pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle while walking on Center Street and 800 West in Provo, police said.
The crash is being investigated.
This report will be updated as more information becomes available.
Although Prohibition is a thing of the past, speakeasies still thrive today. Dripping in nostalgia and bourbon, ears perk up with mention of a hush-hush watering hole. Perhaps it's the feeling of snagging the inside scoop with secret passwords or revolving bookcases. Either way, speakeasies offer a glimpse of the Roaring '20s and a stealthy escape for the evening.
We've rounded up 15 of the country's sneakiest speakeasies. From a bookstore just down the road in Fort Worth to a joint in Detroit that's been open since actual Prohibition days, we've got you covered.
Richmond Police are investigating after a gun was found at Henderson Middle School.
A resource officer at the school, located in the 4300 block of Old Brook Road, found the gun.
Police say they are still in the early stages of the investigation. Call Crime Stoppers at 780-1000 if you have any information that can help.
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Artist Shelley Bruce works on decorating a giant 3-foot egg for Easter during a live art demonstration with other local artists at Ontario Mills mall in Ontario, Calif. on Friday, March 16, 2018. (Photo by Watchara Phomicinda, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)
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ASHLAND -- A piece of our area's mining heritage is now on display at a museum in Schuylkill County.
A 35-foot headframe from a coal mine was unveiled Monday morning at the Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine Museum in Ashland.
The museum received state money last year to refurbish the headframe from the entrance of an old mine that closed in 1931 in our area.
"It came from north of Mahanoy City in Bohmanspatch, put up we think in 1866. We think it's probably over 100 years old," said Ed Wytovich, who is on the museum board of directors.
Museum board members hope this addition will draw more people to the museum in Schuylkill County.
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Jeff Nelson – Guam
Jeff Nelson is a former FLR employee at our station in Albuquerque. He is now a missionary on Guam, which has been in the news lately over threats made by North Korea. He joined P&S this morning to talk about the people there, & how we can pray for them.
Meeting for Input on Proposed Brewer Riverwalk Trail and Improvements to Downtown Pedestrian Areas
Expanding the Riverwalk trail in Brewer is the subject of a public hearing in Brewer next Tuesday.
The Maine Department of Transportation and the city of Brewer want input on adding on to the trail from Wilson street to the Penobscot bridge.
The public hearing will also address pedestrian improvements in the downtown area of Brewer.
It starts at 6 o’clock at Brewer City Hall.
Suspect is ninth person to have been detained on suspicion of having colluded with the bomber, Akbarzhon Jalilov
Russian law enforcement officials are questioning a new suspect over the bombing of a metro train in St Petersburg earlier this month, a source familiar with the investigation said on Monday.
Fourteen people were killed in the attack. The suspect is the ninth person to have been detained on suspicion of having colluded with the bomber, Akbarzhon Jalilov, who was killed in the explosion.
The RIA news agency cited Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) as saying the detained man was Abror Azimov, born in 1990, from former Soviet central Asia. The FSB said he was as one of the organisers of the attack, and had trained Jalilov.
Azimov was detained on Monday in the Moscow region, RIA agency reported. Two other suspects have already been detained in the same Moscow suburb. Earlier Russian media reported that Jalilov had made a telephone call to someone in Moscow before the attack.
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Gulfport should build a great dog park, the greatest dog park ever. And they should make the cats pay for it.
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COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) - Swedish furniture retailer Ikea is recalling for repair gas hobs sold across Europe because their carbon monoxide emissions are above the allowed limits.
Ikea urged customers to stop using the rapid burner placed in the upper right of any version of the Eldslaga model. It says the decision was "a precautionary measure," adding there have been no reported incidents.
Ikea said Tuesday that customers who bought an Eldslaga, which is sold in 22 European countries, before Jan. 1, 2018 should contact its customer service. It said a home visit by a service technician is required.
The group said the recall came after an investigation by the Belgian market surveillance authorities.
Ikea has more than 300 stores in 27 countries. Its parent company is headquartered in Leiden, the Netherlands.
PHOENIX (AP) — The state's largest utility is fiercely opposing a push to mandate increased use of renewable energy in sun-drenched Arizona.
Clean Energy for a Healthy Arizona aims to ask voters whether they want the state Constitution to require half of Arizona's electricity come from renewable sources like wind and solar by 2030.
The group plans to file more than 225,000 signatures Thursday get the question on the November ballot.
California billionaire Tom Steyer is financing the initiative through his NextGen Climate Action group, which supported similar efforts in Nevada and Michigan. Only the Arizona measure spawned a political fight.
Arizona Public Service Co. says the proposed constitutional amendment will cause customers' utility rates to skyrocket and harm reliability.
Its parent company, Pinnacle West Capital Corp., spent $1.18 million to oppose the initiative in the first three months of the year.
Saskatoon Fire Department assistant chief Wayne Rodger on the importance of having an escape route planned in case of an emergency.
A power outage surprised students and faculty at approximately 11:01 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 14.
According to a series of Bronco Alerts sent out after it began, the outage spanned much of campus as well as some parts of the downtown area. The Bronco Alert also noted power was maintained on campus north of University Drive and to the east of Theater Lane.
Power began returning to campus at approximately 11:47 a.m. Idaho Power is still determining the cause of the outage. For more information, students can view the Power Outage Map on Idaho Power’s website.
Here, he works with a young pianist at the church. Moller will present a Beethoven Recital tonight at 7 p.m. at the United Church of Christ in Jewell.
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Galerie Q in Cavan launched a raffle Saturday for the Brock Mission, raising funds to help the mission build its new home.
The gallery donated a painting by Yvon Lemieux valued at $7,500. There are just 2,000 raffle tickets at $10 each, available on the second Saturday of every month at the Peterborough Farmers Market and various other locations.
See here for more details.
WWE Network originally had planned to air a new episode of “Ride Along” tonight, however that has been replaced with a new show titled “Bring it to the Table”.
The show will be an ESPN-style rundown show featuring host Peter Rosenberg and panelists JBL and Paul Heyman.
Rosenberg posted the following teaser screenshot for the show, which will include topics such as Bret Hart, Raw being 3 hours, fantasy matches and more. Below is the show description:
“Join Paul Heyman, John Bradshaw Layfield, and Peter Rosenberg as they debate controversial topics on the WWE Network.”
The annual Miller Children’s Hospital Long Beach Auxiliary Designer Fashion Show, luncheon and silent auction will raise funds to support the remodel of a pediatric playroom at MemorialCare Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach. The runway will feature designs by Grayse. Items for auction include: opportunity drawings, restaurant gift certificates, gift baskets, gourmet food and jewelry. Tickets are $95. For more information, contact Margie Penny at 562-431-9650 or marjipenny@charter.net. The event will be held at the Hyatt Regency, Long Beach and begins at 10 a.m.
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MEXICO CITY (AP) - The National Hurricane Center says Hurricane Nate is heading toward the central Gulf of Mexico and is likely to reach the U.S. Gulf Coast over the weekend.
The Miami-based center says the storm had maximum sustained winds of 80 mph (128.74 kph) and was likely to strengthen over the Gulf of Mexico, reaching the U.S. Gulf coast near New Orleans late Saturday.
Louisiana and Mississippi officials declared states of state of emergency and Louisiana ordered some people to evacuate coastal areas and barrier islands ahead of its expected landfall Saturday night or early Sunday. Evacuations began at some offshore oil platforms in the Gulf.
Mississippi's government said it would open 11 evacuation shelters in areas away from the immediate coast, with buses available for people who can't drive.
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“I’ve really enjoyed it,” Nicky Morgan says of her first few months, with a chuckle.
One wonders whether the new chair of parliament’s influential Treasury Committee simply relishes the responsibility — her role has been called the most important non-government job going — or whether she actually takes pleasure in eruptions of political turmoil.
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A Decorah woman was taken to the hospital Sunday after her car rolled over.
According to the Winneshiek County Sheriff's Office, 53-year-old Debra Bohr was driving southeast on Wagon Road when she lost control of her car on a curve. It happened just before 3 in the morning.
The car entered a ditch with a severe drop off, which caused the car to roll.
Bohr sustained serious injuries and was taken to the hospital by ambulance.
The sheriff's office says her car sustained about $8,000 in damage.
Nick Jonas is officially having a very good year.
2017 was filled with firsts for the Hollywood triple threat: He had his first part in a major studio blockbuster, with this month's Jumanji, he wrote his first song for a movie soundtrack ("Home" in Ferdinand), and as of today he has his very first Golden Globe nomination, for Best Original Song.
But lest anyone think he was starting to get used to all this success, just know that he was doing anything but waiting around for news of the nomination. In fact, he found out about it not by monitoring the news on Twitter or watching the announcement live on television, but with a good old-fashioned knock on the door.
PERTH (miningweekly.com) – Base metals developer New Century Resources has reported another offtake contract over its Century zinc mine, in Queensland, this time with commodity trader Concord Resources.
New Century told shareholders on Tuesday that the Concord offtake represented around 5% of the production from Century’s scheduled operation, which were set to start in the third quarter of this year.
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The five offtake contracts executed to date now accounted for some 80% of the scheduled production at the Century mine, the company told shareholders.
The company was hoping to execute more offtake agreements, and was targeting a total of 90% of production from the Century mine.
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New Century is considering a tailings operation at the project area to treat the 78.9-million tonnes of resource at the project, which is estimated to contain some 2.38-million tonnes of zinc, 370 000 t of lead and 31.5-million ounces of silver.
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers are ditching their "bumble bee" throwback uniforms for something with a more 1970s feel.
The team announced Wednesday it will wear replica jerseys of the 1978 and 1979 clubs that won back-to-back Super Bowls when the Steelers host the Cleveland Browns on Oct. 28. Team president Art Rooney II said the choice of using the '78-79 jersey was fitting. The franchise will spend the next two seasons honouring the 40th anniversary of the teams that pushed Pittsburgh's Super Bowl total during the 1970s to four.
The move means the Steelers are ending the use of their 1933 throwbacks that featured black-and-gold horizontal stripes that made the team resemble a pack of bees.
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The Bet McLean League Cup first round draw took place at Windsor Park this morning.
There was 20 teams from the Bluefin Sport Championship and Premier Intermediate League entered the draw to determine the four first round matches, and the 12 teams who will subsequently get a bye into the next round.
Those four ties were Lurgan Celtic v Armagh City; PSNI v Banbridge Town; Dundela v Knockbreda and Queens v Lisburn Distillery. All first round ties will take place on Saturday 4 August.
The remaining 12 teams - Annagh United, Ballyclare Comrades, Dergview, Dollingstown, Larne, Limavady United, Loughgall, Moyola Park, Newington YC, Portstewart, Sport & Leisure Swifts and Tobermore United - all received a bye into the next round.
All last season’s Danske Bank Premiership sides and the top four from the Bluefin Sport Championship will enter the competition in Round Two (to be played on Tuesday 28 August).
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A motorist was arrested for dangerous driving and failing to stop over the weekend.
The Isle of Axholme Community Policing Team posted about the incident on social media on Saturday (March 17).
The post said: "One driver arrested, a car seized and a long walk home for three males and dogs, following a pursuit across the Isle, early hours of this morning.
"A car seen in suspicious circumstances in Owston Ferry failed to stop for officers at approximately 2am this morning.
"The car was pursued by officers in Keadby where it came off the road, down an embankment and got stuck.
"All occupants were detained. The driver was arrested for dangerous driving and failing to stop.
"The car was seized. Three other males and four dogs had a long walk back to Doncaster."
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Former Bush official, Republican strategist Steve Schmidt spoke with the Washington Post about President Donald Trump’s first few weeks in office, suggesting his level of “incompetence” is “unprecedented,” particularly given the number of leaks.
“The incompetence, the sloppiness and the leaking is unprecedented,” said Schmidt, adding, “None of this is normal.” He then listed some of the many early controversies of the Trump administration, to include “false White House statements” and Trump’s now-halted anti-Muslim travel and immigration ban.
Trump’s White House is now embroiled in yet another controversy, with many raising the question again of the U.S. president’s Russian ties since his national security advisor Gen. Michael Flynn resigned on Monday night.
Flynn announced his resignation after it was revealed he passed on misleading information to Vice President Mike Pence and other White House officials about a December phone call with the Russian ambassador.
Motorists who pay extra to take an "express" toll lane on a highway can sometimes find themselves not saving any time at all. A Virginia state senator fed up with his hour-long commutes decided to do something about it earlier this month by introducing a bill that would force transparency regarding the time savings, if any, before taking a Northern Virginia toll road.
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Cape hospitals gear up for Day Zero diseases
Informal settlements with poor sanitation infrastructure especially at risk
Informal settlements with poor sanitation infrastructure especially at risk
Members of the Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron 259 Panthers at inspection
Drum major Hannah Bloomfield leads the marching into the auditorium for their performance.
Penticton native son Major David Kerr did the honours at the 76th annual Ceremonial Review for members of the Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron 259 Panthers Saturday at Ecole Entre-Lacs.
Naval cadet Norman Cole was the master of ceremonies for the event which included displays, cadet awards, inspection and ceremonial march past.
Other members of the reviewing party included Dr. Perry Lidster, representing the Air Cadet League MLA Dan Ashton and Mayor Andrew Jakubeit and others.
From in front of the camera to behind it. Matt Bomer takes you inside his directorial debut.
Chargers 15-year veteran tight end Antonio Gates has always been one of the most humble, hardest-working and supportive teammates. Monday his quality character was rewarded by being named a finalist for the 2017 Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award.
This is Gates’ second nomination for the honor and first time as a finalist. Seven other players are also in consideration, including Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith and Browns offensive lineman Joe Thomas.
Below is Los Angeles’ complete press release on Gates’ nomination, including all other finalists from around the league.
Downtown Albany is looking to create a new space for locally sourced products. While there are few details available about the project, Ward 3 City Commissioner BJ Fletcher said the space would allow people to showcase their products in ways they are currently are not able to now.
Two women have been brought to Tullamore Hospital after a two-car collision on the main Edenderry to Enfield road near Carbury.
The two vehicles collided at approximately 4.30pm today, Tuesday, April 24.
The two female drivers of the cars, one aged in her 70s and the other in her 40s were taken to Tullamore Hospital.
Their injuries are not believed to be life threatening.
There were two other females, aged 10 and 16 travelling as passengers in the car with the woman in her 40s. They were uninjured.
The road was closed for a period but has since reopened.
MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich. - Is the new regional transit plan good for Southeast Michigan?
Local 4 held a four minute debate on the topic at the Mackinac Policy Conference, featuring Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel and Oakland County Treasurer Andy Meisner.
Hackel is opposed to the current regional transit plan. Meisner is on board - despite the fact that the leader of his county is very opposed to it.
Related: 4 Minute Debate: What will Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder's legacy be?
Watch the full four minute debate in the video player above.
VOTE: Who won the debate on regional transit?
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WASHINGTON (AP) - The Trump administration is recommending ways to loosen the rules governing the U.S. stock, bond and derivatives markets, proposing a rollback of a variety of tougher requirements adopted in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis.
The 220-page report, prepared by the Treasury Department, argues that numerous rules enforced by such agencies as the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission need to be changed to promote stronger economic growth.
The report, called for by an executive order President Trump issued in February, was the second the administration has done laying out its vision for easing regulations imposed by the 2010 Dodd-Frank Act, which the administration believes went too far and has hurt economic growth. The first report in June dealt with banking regulations.
JERSEY is set to welcome the return of senior Sunday football – for the first time in well over a decade – through a newly-formed Business Soccer League.
Last August, following the withdrawal of Beeches Old Boys from the Jersey Football Combination, league president Charlie Browne touched on the possibility of running a corporate league, and after receiving ratification from the JFA Council he says 'Flexi Football' - a form of the game with revised rules - fits the bill perfectly.
‘This league is about getting more people involved playing, especially those who don’t currently play on a Saturday,’ he explained.
‘We hope to start in April. Games will mainly be at Springfield, they will be 11-a-side, 30 minutes each-way and they will run for 20 weeks.
‘If a team does not have enough players, if both agree then they can play ten or nine-a-side.'
Flexi Football includes a six-minute sin bin for yellow cards.
Full story in Wednesday's JEP.
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Apple CEO Tim Cook, right, and Apple chief design officer Jonathan Ive look at the new Apple iPhone X during an Apple special event at the Steve Jobs Theatre on the Apple Park campus on Sept. 12, 2017 in Cupertino, California. Apple held their first special event at the new Apple Park campus where they announced the new iPhone 8, iPhone X and the Apple Watch Series 3. Justin Sullivan, Getty Images
Sabonis scored eight points (2-4 FG, 4-4 FT) to go along with three rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block across 17 minutes during Friday's 133-126 loss to the Hornets.
Sabonis came off the bench for the second straight game and managed to rack up five fouls, which limited his ability to contribute for fantasy owners. His role has diminished since Myles Turner returned to the lineup after an injury layoff, but he still figures to serve as a valuable member of the second unit. That said, Saturday represents the first time Turner has been presented with a back-to-back set since returning, meaning Sabonis could see some additional run.
Chris Gardner, keynote speaker for the annual Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce dinner, talks about his adversity in life and his determination to succeed Monday, Feb. 13, 2017 at the Sports Arena.
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TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Townhomes are on fire in Tampa Monday afternoon.
The fire is burning at the Brookshire Townhomes on West Sligh Avenue.
Tampa Fire Rescue is on scene and say this is a two alarm fire.
There is currently no word on injuries or how many townhome units are affected.
Eagle 8 spotted the fire just before 3:30 p.m.
No further information was immediately released. Stay with WFLA.com for more details.
Then, one day, a rickety old conversion van parked in front of the shop. With tan racing stripes and tinted back windows it immediately conjured several crass adjectives ("crappy" being the first). The van remained in the same spot for three days. To the best of my knowledge, no one was ever spotted entering or departing the van during our business hours. The windows and the area behind the captains chairs up front were blocked out by ugly curtains, so whatever was happening inside the thing was a total mystery. I was delightfully shocked to figure that, with the one exception of the cantankerous old lady that lived adjacent to my shop, no one gave two shits about the thing. It sat there for a few days and became a weird memory quickly thereafter.
The ruling ANC contender said her nomination for the top party job was a milestone.
Dr Dlamini-Zuma is the first woman to mount a strong challenge for the party’s presidency.
Sandra Bernhard isn’t afraid to speak her mind.
The comedian, social activist and radio host explains how she’s defied her critics and stayed relevant for decades in the often-fickle entertainment business in this week’s Secrets of Wealthy Women podcast with Veronica Dagher.
Ms. Bernhard, who appears in the revival of the hit sitcom “Roseanne,”...
A transformer fire in North Haven is causing traffic issues (WFSB)
A transformer fire is causing traffic issues in North Haven.
Universal Drive is closed in both directions, along with the exit 9 ramp from I-91.
Traffic lights are not working in the area either.
Crews are working to restore power.
Drivers are being advised to avoid the area.
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A racial trauma and racial sensitivity workshop was held at the Omni Hotel Thursday. Organizers say their goal is to help heal Charlottesville after last summer's white nationalist rallies and give people the opportunity to talk about race in their everyday life.
The Kalamazoo Go Red For Women helped raise awareness for heart disease, the number one killer among women. If you were there, you may be he…
Get your mean mugs ready, Milwaukee Bucks fans. Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks are back in action Oct. 18 when they travel to Boston for a road matchup against the Celtics.
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The home opener will be held two days later on Oct. 20 against LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Yep, that's the top two seeds of last year's Eastern Conference in back-to-back games to open up thenew season.
The matchup against the Cavs begins a four-game home stand -- the longest of the season, in fact -- against the Trail Blazers, Hornets and Celtics (yes, again).
Milwaukee hosts the defending champion Golden State Warriors on Jan. 12, and it will have to wait until New Year's Day to avenge its first-round loss to the Toronto Raptors last season.
For a full 2017-18 Bucks schedule, click here.
More than 90% of homes for rent are beyond the reach of people dependent on state housing benefits.
A study by the Simon Communities in Ireland has found the number of rental properties has dropped dramatically and there is an increasing gap between rent supplement limits and prices.
National spokesperson Niamh Randall says benefits must be increased to allow people to compete in a very challenging market.
She said: "Also we found in terms of the overall availability of rental properties there was a drop from August 2017 when we last undertook the study of 15%, this is a fall of 53% since May 2015 when we undertook the first study.
"So a really grim picture in terms of the private rental market and particularly for those on low incomes and those in receipt of state housing benefits."
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump is heading to Hamburg, Pennsylvania, next week to make his case for an overhaul of the nation’s tax code.
White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders said Friday the plan “is really a jobs bill.” Trump’s trip Wednesday to the town northwest of Philadelphia is aimed at building his case that tax cuts would help drive the economy.
Trump has promised Americans “the largest tax cut in our country’s history.” But for the poorest Americans households, Trump’s plan would amount to an average tax cut of about $60 a year, according to the Tax Policy Center. Middle-income families would get about $300 on average. Most of the cuts would go to the wealthiest Americans.
Trump last year became the first Republican presidential candidate to win Pennsylvania since 1988.
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DICKSON, Tenn. (AP) - A Tennessee sheriff's deputy was fatally shot during a traffic stop Wednesday, and police were searching for a suspect believed to be "armed and dangerous," authorities said.
Authorities identified the suspect as Steven Wiggins, a white male with balding brown hair.
This undated image released by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, shows Steven Wiggins, who was identified by the Humphreys County Sheriff's Office as a suspect in the killing of a sheriff's deputy. A Tennessee Highway Patrol spokesman tells news outlets that the suspect was involved in an altercation with the Dickson County deputy early Wednesday, May 30, 2018, after a vehicle was reported stolen. (Tennessee Bureau of Investigation via AP)
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation tweeted that it has placed Wiggins on its Top 10 Most Wanted list and is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to his arrest.
The agency also sent an alert about the suspect to cellphones in the area.
Ronald McDonald may be recovering from third-degree burns after Burger King's latest stunt.
The home of the Whopper has made an annual tradition out of trolling and pranking its sworn enemy with the golden arches. This year did not disappoint.
Germany's Burger King released a funny smear campaign video ad about McDonald's that played before the Stephen King clown killer horror flick It for movie theater audiences Wednesday. In an effort to villainize McDonald's, they simply turned that infamous McDonald's "I'm loving it" phrase into "I'm loving IT."
The tongue-in-cheek attack ad ends with an ominous warning. "The moral is: never trust a clown," referencing the fast food rival's mascot. The closer: "Burger King."
Wherever your fast food loyalty lies, Burger King has this art form down. Last year, the fast food chain completely disguised their own New York City location as a McDonald's "ghost" with a sign that read "BOOOO! Just kidding. We flame grill our burgers. Happy Halloween."
Your move, Ron.
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A slave-turned-gladiator finds himself in a race against time to save his true love, who has been betrothed to a corrupt Roman Senator.
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - The Louisiana Senate has honored six soldiers who died in military service.
The ceremony was part of the Senate’s annual “Military Family Day,” which has honored 228 soldiers since 2005. The veterans commemorated Tuesday were members of the Navy, Army, Marines and National Guard.
Sen. Jonathan Perry, a Republican from Kaplan, read individual condolence resolutions for each soldier. Family members were invited to attend, and those families present were given a state flag.
Perry called the event the Senate’s “humble attempt to pay tribute to Louisiana’s fallen servicemen and women.”
The ceremony is followed with a balloon release on the steps of the Louisiana Capitol.
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The CEO of Maricann Group Inc. recently won "Top Deal Maker" in the 40 under 40 category of the M&A Advisor Emerging Leaders Awards.
The awards, which were announced last week, are meant to promote mentorship and professional development among emerging business leaders.
Ben Ward, who is CEO of the Burlington- and Munich-based company, was selected for his accomplishments and expertise from a pool of nominees.
"Ben Ward is a pioneer in the cannabis industry, having begun in an executive role at the onset of the legal market," said Paul Pathak, interim chair of Maricann's board, in a news release. "This award is yet another testament to Ben's track record of structuring deals that are beneficial to Maricann's shareholders."
Community First Credit Union's appeal for gently used skates prompted more than 100 donations.
Kiwedin Public School is the chosen school to benefit from the skates.
“ The community has been great,” said Rose Gioia, corporate and community events coordinator with CFCU.
Students from the North Street school take to the ice for CFCU's first Motivate2Skate day at Community First Soo Pee Wee Arena. The event runs Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Students will be joined by at least two members of the Soo Greyhounds and Dash, the Ontario Hockey League team's mascot.
Each student also gets a ticket to see the Hounds host Flint Firebirds at Essar Centre on Wednesday.
There are just a couple weeks left until the premiere of the second half of Fuller House‘s third season and a new trailer was just released by Netflix.
Some of the highlights from the clips include a pregnancy and a proposal. It definitely seems like the new season is going to be eventful!
“My oven is preheated and easy-baked. We’re getting pregnant,” Kimmy tells Stephanie.
We also see Matt get down on one knee to propose to DJ, but Steve seems to be in the picture still!
Watch the new episodes on December 22.
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What happens when you’re singing an Ed Sheeran song on the Ellen Show and Ed Sheeran walks out? Cuteness. That’s what.
Officers are investigating a shooting in Northwest Portland on Monday that left a man with serious injuries.
Police responded around 9:45 a.m. to a report of a man found with gunshot wounds on Northwest Naito Parkway under the west end of Broadway Bridge.
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Doug Downey, the newly minted MPP for Barrie-Springwater-Oro-Medonte, will be taking on additional duties at Queen’s Park.
Downey, a lawyer and former Orillia councillor, will serve as parliamentary assistant to Ontario’s finance minister, Vic Fedeli.
“Finance touches on all areas of government, so it really lets me draw from my experience over the years in doing different things,” he told Simcoe.com.
Parliamentary assistants support ministers with legislative and committee matters, including special projects and assignments.
You might not have heard of Fahrelnissa Zeid. But once you've come face to face with the mind-blowing shapes and colours of her work, it's hard to forget.
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BELGRADE, Serbia — Serbian police have prevented dozens of far-right supporters from disrupting an event designed to boost dialogue with the former province of Kosovo whose declaration of independence Belgrade does not recognize.
Police cordons blocked several streets in central Belgrade on Wednesday as members of the Serbian Radical Party rallied against the opening of the “Mirdita-Dobar Dan” festival. Party leader Vojislav Seselj, who was convicted of war crimes by a U.N. court, says the festival is a “shame” for Serbia.
The event is organized by liberal youth groups from Serbia and Kosovo to promote cultural exchange between the former war foes. It features films, exhibitions and debates.
Serbia and Kosovo must normalize relations to advance toward membership in the European Union. Kosovo declared independence in 2008 following the 1998-99 conflict.
MOSCOW (Reuters) – The Russian Defence Ministry has drawn up a draft law allowing it to ban soldiers from posting certain personal data on social networks, something that reporters and researchers have used in the past to monitor Russia’s activities in Syria and Ukraine. euronews-en 4:15:00 PM CEST
Conor McGregor in danger of ruining his legacy
UFC commentator Joe Rogan reckons Conor McGregor's antics outside of the cage, including his actions at the UFC 223 media day, risk overshadowing his achievements inside the Octagon.
“The thing that really gets me is that Conor is an exceptional world championship fighter and all this other stuff, the b******t is gonna (sic) get in the way of his legacy,” he said during a recent episode of The Joe Rogan Experience Podcast.
“His legacy shouldn’t be a boxing match where he gets TKO’d by the greatest boxer ever, that’s f*****g stupid!
“His legacy should be the next fight after Eddie Alvarez.”
The Paducah Police Department is looking for a man believed to be involved in a theft at the Strawberry Hills Car Wash.
According to police, an employee called them after finding one coin machine had been broken into and a second had been damaged.
They said they believe the same person broke into the machines or tried to, several times over the past few weeks.
The man was caught on surveillance video several times.
Police said he was wearing a dark green hoodie with "WinNelson" printed on the back.
Before allegedly breaking into the coin machine, police said he was washing a black, four-door car. He was also seen on surveillance video washing a black Jeep SUV and a black Ford Mustang.
Anyone with information about the man's identity is asked to call the Paducah Police Department at 270-444-8550 or Crime Stoppers at 443-TELL.
Information leading to an arrested may result in a reward of up to $1,000.
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Daily 3 Evening' game
SACRAMENTO (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the California Lottery's "Daily 3 Evening" game were:
1-2-4
(one, two, four)
¶ Ticket-holders with all three winning numbers in the order given win the top prize. Lesser amounts are also awarded to ticket-holders with other varying combinations of the winning numbers.
Beverly Hope Mayes, 85, Maryville, died Monday, January 29, 2018.
Services will be at 2 pm, Friday, February 2 at Price Funeral Home, Maryville, with visitation from 1 to 2 pm. Burial will be in Nodaway Memorial Gardens.
Online condolences may be left at pricefuneralhomemaryville.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of Price Funeral Home, Maryville.
Scientists are investigating new ways of treating people with liver cancer. The methods range from developing an artificial liver, to seeing if genetically-modified pigs could produce organs compatible with humans. VOA's Carol Pearson reports on yet another approach being taken at the University of Missouri.
Today, with hip-hop having surpassed rock as the most popular music genre, its independent media tastemakers have experienced a commensurate rise in popularity. This is partially due to the social media savvy and innate self-promotional streak of its stars, but it’s also a byproduct of the whims of fans. For every Lil Yachty or Post Malone that comes up squarely within the confines of the major label system, there is a Tay-K or 6ix9ine, Soundcloud superstars, whose court cases and controversies fuel their meteoric rise but who are often treated as persona non grata by mainstream publications.
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ROME, March 31 The Bank of Italy bought 115 billion euros ($123 billion) in domestic government bonds last year as part of the European Central Bank's asset purchase programme, helping push its total assets to a new record.
The bank held assets worth 774 billion euros at the end of last year up from 587 billion euros a year earlier, Bank of Italy Governor Ignazio Visco said on Friday in the text of a speech delivered to shareholders in Rome.
Its domestic government bond holdings totalled 186 billion euros and represented the bulk of overall 245 billion euros in securities it bought as part of the ECB's extraordinary monetary policy measures.
Italy's liabilities under the Target 2 system which settles cross border payments in the euro zone rose by 108 billion euros last year due to Italians investing their savings abroad and domestic banks replacing foreign funding with central bank liquidity, it said.($1 = 0.9353 euros) (Reporting by Valentina Za, editing by Steve Scherer)
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Educated Rich Liberal Snowflake: Remember Trumptards you couldn't vote for Hillary because she lies, can't be trusted and is unfit. Trump of course always tells the truth, was going to build a wall, repeal and replace Obamacare, and surround himself with "all the best people", draining the swamp. LOL how's all that winning working out for you?
March 31 Linewell Software Co Ltd :
* Says it will pay cash dividend of 0.16 yuan per share(before tax) and use additional paid-in capital to distribute 3 new shares for every share for 2016 to shareholders of record on April 6
* Says the company's shares will be traded ex-right and ex-dividend on April 7 and the dividend will be paid on April 7
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/4zs6la
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
Mark your calendars: Father's Day is right around the corner (June 17, to be exact). While that might make you feel inclined to head to Bloomingdale's for yet another patterned tie or to your dad's favorite restaurant for a never-fail gift card, what if we told you that you can do better? Well, thanks to Lush , you can. The skin-care brand's newest launch? A vegan, 100-percent naked (as in, they're all solid skin-care products free of any packaging) collection designed to leave dads (and anyone, really) feeling fresh. Our favorite part? It lets dads everywhere get in on just how fulfilling a heavenly scented shower experience can be. Whether you give the father in your life a fun bubble bar, comic-inspired bath bomb, solid beard oil, or a combination of the entire collection, one thing's for sure — there's no way Pops will be pulling for Irish Spring anytime soon. To peep the full collection, keep scrolling for some serious Dad Day gifting inspo.
Pike County Coroner Percy Pittman says an unidentified man was killed Saturday morning, after he was struck by a car.
Pittman says the man was walking on Highway 51 south of Magnolia.
The accident happened just after midnight.
Pittman says the victim was wearing blue jeans, a black t-shirt, brown baseball hat, brown shoes and was carrying a large backpack.
If you have any information that can help identify the victim, please call CrimeStoppers at 601-355-TIPS.
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March 19 (Reuters) - Everest Textile Co Ltd
* Says it will use undistributed profit to distribute stock dividend worth T$0.2 for every one share
* Says it will distribute stock dividend of 9.8 million shares in total
Source text in Chinese:goo.gl/zDbynm
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
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One woman is facing two assault charges after a man was hit by a vehicle Sunday night.
At around 7:23 p.m., Moose Jaw police were called to the 0 block of Thatcher Drive East for a conflict between a man and a woman.
During the investigation, and after speaking to witnesses, police determined that the man and the woman knew each other and the woman had hit the man with a vehicle then fled.
The man was taken to hospital, treated for non-life threatening injuries and released.
The female suspect was found by police. She is facing two charges, including assault with a weapon and assault causing bodily harm. She was released on several conditions and will appear in court at a later date.
The names of the two individuals have not been released by police.
The Buffalo Ridge Wildcats improved their record to 6-0 with a 68- 13 victory over the Tri- State Buffaloes Saturday, June 10 in Lake Benton.
The Buffaloes fumbled on their first posses­sion and added another fumble and intercep­tion later in the game for a total of three turnovers to the Wild­cats’ one interception…
For the full story, read this week’s Lake Benton Valley Journal.
PARIS — Paris’ prosecutor’s office says that three suspects in a thwarted attack last week in the southern French city of Montpellier have been handed preliminary terrorism charges.
Authorities gave on the suspects’ first names. A teenage girl, Sara, and a man called Thomas were charged with terrorist association and possessing explosives Tuesday night. Another man, Malik, was also charged with justifying terrorism.
Last week, anti-terrorism forces uncovered a makeshift laboratory for fabricating a bomb. France’s top security official Friday said the raid thwarted an “imminent attack.”
A police official said the teenage girl — among several arrested — had pledged loyalty to the Islamic State group in a recent video.
France is still under a state of emergency after several deadly attacks in 2015 and 2016.
April 12Anhui Xinhua Media Co Ltd :
* Says net profit for FY 2017 Q1 to increase by 130 percent to 155 percent, or to be 563.8 million yuan to 625.1 million yuan, compared to net profit of FY 2016 Q1 (245.1 million yuan)
* Says issuance of securities as main reason for the forecast
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/jGrHgX
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
JEFFERSON HILLS, Pa. — Cincinnati Bengals receiver Tyler Boyd was charged Thursday with owning a vape pen containing the active ingredient in marijuana that police say was found when his friend crashed the NFL player's car near Pittsburgh in July.
Jefferson Hills police say Boyd, a former star at the University of Pittsburgh, lent his car to a friend who crashed it about 3 a.m. on July 12. Boyd wasn't in the car.
But police say they found an open bottle of cognac, an unopened bottle of peach vodka, and two vape pens and several unopened vape cartridges containing THC.
March 29 Enerchina Holdings Ltd
* FY revenue HK$58.1 million versus HK$53.4 million
* FY loss for year attributable to owners of company HK$942 million versus profit of HK$ 713.1 million
* No dividend was declared or proposed by company during year ended 31 December 2016 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
LONDON — Big Ben will fall silent next week in London as a major restoration project gets underway.
The bongs of the iconic bell will be stopped on Aug. 21 to protect workers during a four-year, 29-million-pound ($38 million) conservation project that includes repair of the Queen Elizabeth Tower, which houses Big Ben and its clock.
Steve Jaggs, keeper of the Great Clock, said Monday that the mechanism will be dismantled piece by piece and its four dials will be cleaned and repaired.
Big Ben has been stopped several times since it first sounded in 1859, but the current restoration project will mark the longest period of silence for the bell.
Manager Kevin Cash says Hechavarria (hamstring) has yet to resume baseball activities, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
The shortstop has been on the disabled list since May 19 with a right hamstring strain, but it looks like his recovery is moving at a snail's pace thus far. The Rays will probably exercise extra caution with Hechavarria as well, considering the unpredictable nature of his type of injury and his value to the team, particularly on defense.
April 3 Korea Industrial Co Ltd :
* Says it will sell 400,005 shares of common stock from April 4 to July 3
* Says offering price is 7,340 won/share, 2.94 billion won in total
Source text in Korean: goo.gl/L8LkfX
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
COLUMBUS (WCBI) – The honeymoon lasted three days before a newlywed husband shot his wife.
24 year old Parish Brewer of 172 Swedenburg Circle is accused of shooting his wife at the Columbus Inn and Suites just before 7:00 Monday evening. She suffered a non life threatening wound to the leg. Brewer is charged with aggravated domestic violence and possession of a weapon by a convicted felon. He is being held without bond because of a hold by the Mississippi Department of Corrections. The couple had been married only 3 days.
If you see a Melania Trump lookalike around Houston, you're not imagining things.Claudia Sierra, 41, recently underwent nine cosmetic procedures in an effort to look more like the First Lady.Over a course of nine hours, Dr. Franklin Rose performed the surgeries, which included an eye lift, fat grafts in her temples and cheeks, rhinoplasty, breast implants, a tummy tuck, liposuction on her thighs and back and a Brazilian butt lift.But that's not all - Sierra even got hair extensions and a wardrobe overhaul to look even more like Trump."I know that I'm going to get a lot of criticism," Sierra told "Inside Edition" about her procedures. "I keep hearing that I need psychological help. That I should not want to look like anyone else."
YEREVAN, April 25 (Reuters) - Armenian opposition leader Nikol Pashinyan called on supporters to stage a rally on Wednesday after talks with ruling Republican Party planned were cancelled.
Talks were initially planned for Wednesday after the resignation of prime minister Serzh Sarksyan on Monday following almost two weeks of street protests that plunged the impoverished ex-Soviet republic into political crisis.
"The Republican Party is thinking about taking advantage of Serzh Sarksyan's resignation and wants to keep power," Pashinyan said in a video appeal posted on his Facebook page.
"We can't agree on the appointment this party's representative as prime minister and we can't allow this corrupted system to continue existence." (Reporting by Hasmik Mkrtchyan; writing by Margarita Antidze; editing by Robin Pomeroy)
Springfield Twp. Rutter's to get revamp The changes will nearly double the size of the existing store.
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A West Haven man is facing multiple charges after he allegedly struck a New Haven police officer while riding on a scooter through a construction zone. On February 9th, New Haven police arrested 70-year-old Thomas Greatsinger, of West Haven, charging him with multiple offenses including assault with a motor vehicle, operating a motor vehicle under the influence, and striking an officer with a motor vehicle.
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Britney Spears is working up a sweat again!
The "Toxic" singer invited her fans to check out her new workout in a video posted to her Instagram on Tuesday. In the workout, Brit is rocking a sports bra and a set of short shorts and is going through a series of super speedy workout moves.
She does planks, squats, crunches on a bosu ball, leg lifts, kettlebell swings, band work and the splits!
Britney doesn't mess around when it comes to keeping her body buff. The 36-year-old regularly shows off her work in the gym with fun selfies.
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Bloomberg:"Lab grown are not special, they're not real, they're not unique. You can make exactly the same one again and again," Bruce Cleaver, chief executive officer of De Beers, said in an interview Tuesday. De Beers says the man-made diamonds will not compete with mined stones. It's so adamant about this that it will not grade them in the traditional way. "We're not grading our lab-grown diamonds because we don't think they deserve to be graded," Cleaver said. "They're all the same."As for pricing, "The lab diamonds from De Beers will sell for about $800 a carat," reports Bloomberg. "A 1-carat man-made diamond sells for about $4,000 and a similar natural diamond fetches roughly $8,000."
The criminal case on the fact of the bigamy of ex-mufti Chubak Azhi Zhalilov will not be instituted. The Bishkek Central Internal Affairs Directorate informed 24.kg news agency.
According to the department, the police carried out a check, interrogated Chubak azhi Zhalilov, but found no grounds for bringing him to criminal liability. As the Central Internal Affairs Directorate explained, law enforcement agencies received no statements from the allegedly second spouse of the former mufti.
The statement of the first and official wife of Chubak azhi Zhalilov Gulnur is still being considered, and no decision has been made yet. In it the woman has informed, that the spouse threatens her and children with murder.
DALLAS (AP) — In just 24 hours, her face and name have become world famous for what's seen as a supreme act of sportsmanship.
Dallas-area high school student Ariana Luterman was finishing the anchor leg of a girls' relay in Sunday's Dallas Marathon when she saw the legs of the women's marathon leader, Dr. Chandler Self, start to buckle from exhaustion yards from the finish line.
Acting apparently instinctively, Luterman helped Self to her feet and half-carried her to the finish line, giving the New York City psychiatrist the women's championship. Self's family later told her she'd been credited with the win
Self said Luterman came alongside her two miles from the finish and encouraged her to finish the race. Video of the finish has gone viral.
ISLAMABAD - In an operation carried out by the Federal Board of Revenues’ intelligence and investigation wing, nine million counterfeit cigarettes were seized from Chugal Pura area in Peshawar.
The officials of intelligence and investigation wing, after verifying credibility of the information that counterfeit production units were present in the area, conducted a raid at the production facility and were able to successfully seize nine cartons of multinational and local brands of cigarettes being produced in the area.
The counterfeit cigarettes seized from the storage of the production unit included popular brands. The seizure report was forwarded to director general of the wing and further investigation into controlling and seizing counterfeit cigarette manufacturers was initiated.
We have all experienced care at the hands of Cornwall's NHS staff who save and transform lives every day.
We hear a lot about how the NHS is in crisis. A lack of funding, not enough staff and too few beds mean our hospitals are often on 'black alert' and the waiting lists are among the longest in the UK.
But we are also told regularly about the incredibly high standards of care and the compassion from the staff who comfort our loved ones in times of need.
And as the NHS turns 70 we thought we would take a moment to appreciate the doctors, nurses, consultants, specialists, surgeons and even volunteers who make our health service great.
See our live news blog below to find out how Cornwall is celebrating the NHS' 70th anniversary.
OGRA proposes Rs7.10 per litre increase in petrol price
KARACHI: Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has recommended Rs 7 per litre increase in petrol price from June 01.
The regulatory body has also proposed Rs 5 per litre hike in the price of diesel, Geo News reported citing well-informed sources.
A summary has been forwarded to ministry of petroleum by OGRA.
According to the summary, OGRA has recommended Rs7.10 and Rs 5.20 per litre hike in petrol and diesel prices respectively.
Marquette sophomore guard Markus Howard has been named the Big East Player of the Week on Monday.
Howard averaged 28.5 points and 6.5 rebounds in a pair of wins for the Golden Eagles.
Howard scored 23 points and grabbed seven rebounds in a 82-63 win against the Wisconsin Badgers in Madison on Saturday. Earlier in the week, Howard poured in 34 points in a 91-81 win against Vermont.
For the two games, the 5’11 guard shot 52.6-percent from the field and was 10-of-20 from 3-point range. Howard leads the Big East in scoring at 22.5 points a game.
Off the court last week, Howard was named one of two student-athletes nationally to participate in the NCAA D-1 Men’s Basketball Oversight Committee.
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) – Michigan State forward Nick Ward is withdrawing his name from the NBA draft and returning to school for his junior season.
Ward says Tuesday the workouts and interviews with NBA teams will help him when he’s ready to take the next step.
The 6-foot-8, 245-pound Ward averaged 12.4 points and a team-best 7.1 rebounds last season. He will be a key player for the Spartans next season. They will be without Jaren Jackson and Miles Bridges, underclassmen who declared for the draft and are expected to be among the top selections.
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo says the process provided Ward with a great opportunity to explore his draft stock and find out what he has to work on to play in the NBA.
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Libyan adviser says rival sides struck deal at Paris meeting for Libyan elections to be held on Dec. 10
In light of all the incidents of well-known men who have lost their jobs because of groping, why are we not looking at our own president and other politicians, who just shrug it off?
Do these other organizations hold their employees to higher standards than we do our politicians? Tsk, tsk!
Karen Curran
Portland
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Police in Haliburton are warning the public after two separate vehicles carrying eight passengers in total went through the ice Friday evening.
The first incident took place at around 4:45 p.m. on Twelve Mile Lake, in Minden Hills.
Four men were travelling together on a snowmobile and ATV when they broke through thin ice. Three of the four men were able to pull themselves from the water and a bystander helped remove the fourth with a rope.
READ MORE: Extreme cold doesn’t mean all lakes are ready for snowmobiles, OPP warns
The second incident happened at around 9:20 p.m. on Boshkung Lake. The male driver and three male passengers entered the water, but were quickly able to get out.
In that case, a 35-year-old man had his licence suspended for driving under the influence of alcohol.
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Here are the latest scores from today’s sports events:
Scoreboard Roundup — 2/02/18
Posted/updated on: February 3, 2018 at 2:03 am
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Here are the latest scores from today’s sports events: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
Final Charlotte 133 Indiana 126
Final L.A. Lakers 102 Brooklyn 99
Final Toronto 130 Portland 105
Final Boston 119 Atlanta 110
Final Philadelphia 103 Miami 97
Final Milwaukee 92 N-Y Knicks 90
Final Utah 129 Phoenix 97
Final New Orleans 114 Oklahoma City 100
Final Golden State 119 Sacramento 104
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Final Pittsburgh 7 Washington 4
Final Detroit 4 Carolina 1
Final San Jose 3 Columbus 1
Final Minnesota 5 Vegas 2
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GARLAND (CBSDFW.COM) – Garland police have arrested a man wanted in the death of another who was shot multiple times at an apartment complex Saturday morning.
Jaquan DeShawn Marray Griggs, 19, faces a murder charge in the death of Quintuis Amos, 22.
Griggs turned himself in after speaking with detectives.
He is currently being held in the Garland Detention Center with bond set at $1,000,000.
By Mike Williscraft
NewsNow
Niagara’s waste collection service has been getting dumped on for weeks, but the corner has been turned on rectifying problems.
At the Jan. 15 meeting of Grimsby council, Mayor Bob Bentley updated aldermen on some of the measures taken to get the waste and recycling collection service back on track.
Much of the issues which led to serious delays across Niagara were, in large part, caused by staff shortages and mechanical failures, said Bentley.
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Minnesota Sues Arizona-Based Opioid Manufacturer
Multiple States Have Sued Insys
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson is suing an Arizona-based pharmaceutical company alleging that it illegally marketed a painkiller made from the synthetic opioid fentanyl.
The lawsuit filed Wednesday accuses drugmaker Insys Therapeutics of encouraging physicians to prescribe the painkiller Subsys at higher doses than recommended.
The drug is used to manage pain for cancer patients, but Swanson says the company promoted it for improper uses.
The lawsuit also alleges the company paid doctors speaking fees to avoid gift-giving restrictions.
Multiple states have sued Insys, and some have reached settlements.
Health officials in Minnesota have grown concerned about fentanyl abuse.
Preliminary data show fatal overdoses caused by the potent narcotic have been on the rise, contributing to more than 150 deaths across the state last year.
The Vancouver Canucks say Sven Baertschi has suffered a fractured jaw and will be out four to six weeks.
The Swiss forward was hurt when he was hit in the face by a puck in Vancouver's 4-2 loss at Calgary on Saturday.
The Canucks said on Twitter that Baertschi will not need to have surgery.
Baertschi has eight goals and 10 assists in 30 games this season.
He is the second Canucks forward to suffer a long-term injury in the past week. Bo Horvat suffered a fractured foot in Vancouver's 3-0 win over Carolina on Tuesday and will miss up to six weeks.
Horvat and Baertschi had recently been part of a potent scoring line with impressive rookie Brock Boeser.
A new report says the Brooklyn Bridge and Washington's Arlington Memorial Bridge are among thousands of spans considered structurally deficient.
Although the numbers of deficient bridges have declined in recent years, the American Road & Transportation Builders Association's analysis of transportation department data shows more than 55,000 bridges in the U.S. have been deemed deficient.
ARBTA says deficient bridges are crossed about 185 million times a day. The top 14 most-traveled deficient bridges are located in California.
Bridges labeled structurally deficient aren't necessarily in immediate danger of collapse. The term is applied when spans need rehabilitation or replacement because at least one major component has advanced deterioration or other problems.
FILE - In this Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2016, file photo, North Carolina concert promoter Marc Hubbard walks to federal court in Honolulu. On Monday, March 19, 2018, U.S. District Judge Leslie Kobayashi ruled that she is not allowing Hubbard to take back his guilty plea to scamming the University of Hawaii out of $200,000 for a Stevie Wonder concert that never happened. The Star-Advertiser via AP, File Dennis Oda
April 10 Geron Corp
* Geron Corp - Janssen Research & Development, LLC has completed second internal data reviews of Imerge and Imbark
* Geron Corp - For imerge, benefit/risk profile of Imetelstat in treated patients supports continued development in lower risk myelodysplastic syndromes
* Geron-For Imbark, current results suggest clinical benefit, potential os benefit associated with Imetelstat treatment in relapsed or refractory myelofibrosis
* Geron Corp - For Imerge, a data package and proposed trial design refinements are planned to be provided to FDA
* Geron Corp - For Imbark, trial will continue unchanged to evaluate maturing efficacy and safety data, including an assessment of overall survival
* Geron Corp - If part 2 of imerge is initiated, Geron expects this phase 3 stage of Imerge to be opened for patient enrollment in Q4 of 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - A Pennsylvania Senate committee is advancing a bill to force people with a domestic violence ruling against them to more quickly give up their firearms.
The Judiciary Committee passed the bill unanimously Monday.
Under the bill, people convicted of domestic violence would have 48 hours to give up their firearms to a law enforcement agency, a federally licensed firearms dealer or their lawyer. Under current law, people convicted of domestic violence have 60 days and can give their guns to a relative, friend or neighbor.
In addition, defendants in final protection-from-abuse cases would have to give up their guns in 24 hours. Current law leaves forfeiture to a judge's discretion.
Failing to hand over a firearm would be a second-degree misdemeanor, punishable by up to two years in prison.
ISTANBUL, April 20 A decline in Turkey's automotive sales are likely to deepen in the second quarter from a 10 percent fall in the first, due to the foreign exchange impact on prices, the secretay-general of the ODD industry association told Reuters on Thursday.
The new Melt Bar & Grilled location is at 35546 Detroit Road in Avon. Morning Journal file
Melt Bar & Grilled has expanded the number of locations where it takes reservations.
Groups of 12 or more can now reserve tables any day of the week at the following Northeast Ohio locations:
• Avon, 35546 Detroit Ave., 440-390-3850
• Mentor, 7289 Mentor Ave., 440-530-3770
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• Cleveland Heights, 13463 Cedar Road, 216-965-0988
• Independence, 6700 Rockside Road, 216-520-1415.
Melt also takes reservations at the following locations outside of Northeast Ohio:
• Columbus Easton, 4206 Worth Ave., 614-934-6020
• Columbus Short North, 840 N. High St., 614-453-1150
• Dayton, 2733 Fairfield Commons Drive, Beavercreek, 937-912-1880.
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Robyn repeatedly calls the members of her team "baby" and Chef Ramsay is sick of it.
ERIN, Wis. – Of all the many reasons to like Jordan Spieth, his relationship with his sister tops them all.
Jordan often talks about the influence his litter sister, Ellie, has on his life. Ellie, who Jordan says is the “best thing that ever happened to his family,” was born with a neurological disorder but is alongside her big brother’s side at most tournaments
She cheers him on when he wins and admonishes him — always lovingly, of course — when he loses. She walked alongside Jordan during his final practice around ahead of the 2017 U.S. Open, which led to this adorable clip of the two. Classic sibling shenanigans.
Thanks to Golf Channel for grabbing the clip:
While many of us have a nebulous familiarity with the universe, a very clever animation by the Royal Observatory Greenwich explains the height and purposes of the different layers of the Earth’s atmosphere before it is officially considered to be “space”. These layers include the troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, and the Kármán Line. The thermosphere, which continues on and on eventually becomes the exosphere and then on to space as we know it.
Have you ever wondered how far away space is; how far are the different things you see above your head? Join the Royal Observatory Greenwich astronomers as they ascend up through the different layers of the Earth’s atmosphere to reveal what we would see at different heights.
The Royal Observatory also put together an equally clever animation that describes how the solar system was formed.
Stock markets are volatile on Wednesday in a continuation of the fretting over whether political strife in Italy will develop into a financial crisis for the whole eurozone.
In companies news, Royal Bank of Scotland has announced that finance chief Ewen Stevenson has resigned from his role to take up a post elsewhere.
March 29 Saudi British Bank Sjsc:
* Announces its intention to establish sukuk program and to issue sukuk thereunder inside or outside Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia
* Sukuk to be denominated in U.S. Dollars or any other currencies in a total amount not exceeding equivalent of $2 billion
* Expects establishment of program will occur in Q2, 2017
* Purpose of issuances is to help bank strengthens its capital base and support banks sharia compliant activities and products Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Aerodynamics Inc., the airline that offered daily flights between the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport and Chicago last summer, denies that it misled airport officials.
In an answer and counterclaim to a lawsuit the airport filed in April, ADI said it did not mislead airport officials as to whether it had an interline agreement with United Airlines that would have made it easy for passengers to receive their baggage when they changed planes.
ADI alleges that airport officials were “on notice that ADI had no interline agreements in place itself and was, instead, working towards a hosting agreement with a third-party carrier.”
ADI added that ADI notified Western Reserve Port Authority on Aug. 18, a day after the port authority terminated its agreement with ADI, that the contract between ADI and the port authority did not require ADI to have any interline agreements.
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Liverpool and Roma supporters brawled in the middle of a street ahead of tonight's Champions League clash.
The two sets of fans came together just hours before kick-off and police were forced to step in and break things up.
The incident happened outside of a pub where supporters were drinking before the game and security staff can be seen attempting to end the violence.
It's the latest incident to hit Liverpool on Champions League night after Manchester City's bus was destroyed when Reds supporters threw bottles and flares as it arrived at the stadium.
The Anfield club were charged by UEFA over that incident, with a hearing set to take place on May 31.
Two police officers wee injured while the driver's door of the team bus was smashed.
Flashback Video: Barbara Walters Scolds Corey Feldman For Calling Out Hollywood Pedophilia
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Actor Corey Feldman has spent many years speaking out about the epidemic of Hollywood’s powerful elite using their influence to sexually abuse young actors trying to make it in show business.
In a clip from a 2013 episode of The View that’s re-emerging in light of the revelations concerning disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein’s alleged 30-year reign of sexual harassment and abuse, the 1980s child star can be seen telling the hosts what Hollywood is really like for young performers:
The clip begins as a defensive Feldman tells the hosts that, “There are people that were the people that did this to both me and Corey that are still working, they’re still out there, and that are some of the richest most powerful people in this business. And they do not want me saying what I am saying right now.” – READ MORE
Now that 2016 is slowly coming to an end, people are starting to make their New Year’s resolutions: eat better, exercise more, get a new job or save more money. But what about quitting bad habits like spending too much time on social media? If you’ve thought about doing a social media detox, but don’t know…
WEST INDEPENDENCE — One motorist was taken to the hospital after a four-vehicle crash Monday on U.S. 224 near Hancock County 23 in West Independence.
Daniel Arbogast, 20, of Tiffin, was taken to Blanchard Valley Hospital by Hanco Ambulance, the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office reported. Others involved in the crash were treated at the scene by Hanco.
The sheriff’s office said Arbogast was driving a 2002 Chevrolet Silverado east on U.S. 224 about 4:43 p.m. when he failed to maintain an assured clear distance ahead and struck the rear of a 2008 Dodge Caravan driven by Van Williams, 20, of Tiffin. The van hit the rear of a 2011 Honda CRV that was stopped in traffic, the sheriff’s office said, and the van then spun and was struck by a 2017 Freightliner truck driven by Joseph Shetina, 37, of Norton.
The crash remained under investigation Monday night.
Assisting at the accident scene were the Washington Township Fire Department and three towing services — Ed’s, John’s and Peacock.
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Pitti Immagine Uomo 93 made its way to the cobblestoned streets of Florence, Italy, this January. Considered one of the most significant and prestigious events for all things menswear, the biannual trade show is an international hub for the weird, the wild and the wonderful. From January 8-11, an estimated 36,000 visitors – buyers, stylists, editors and more – were witness to the show’s cinematic theme, where each of the 14 venues embodied a different genre of film. The 93rd edition also shined a light on Asian fashion, with the guest of honor being Japanese designer Jun Takahashi and a separate space dedicated to the seven finalists of the Tokyo Fashion Award. Pitti Uomo returns to Florence this summer for its 94th edition from June 12-15.
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WYTV) – There may be snow in the forecast this week, but it’s actually severe weather awareness week in Ohio.
It’s a good time for people to make sure their families, schools and businesses are prepared for a severe weather event.
Have an emergency kit available, and have a plan in place for where to take shelter during a storm.
Mahoning County Emergency Management Director Dennis O’Hara said you should be aware of the following when it comes to severe weather:
Where would you go in case of a weather emergency?
Where would you seek shelter if you were out in public?
What is the best location that you have available if you need to take shelter?
O’Hara says it is also important to have a way to get weather alerts day or night.
“Outdoor sirens are designed for outdoor warning. It’s to warn you to seek additional information, seek cover in a sturdy facility, turn on the media whether that’s TV, radio or check your phone,” O’Hara said.
O’Hara suggests a weather alert radio.
Why take the car, limo or private jet when you can take the fam in a helicopter! Jay Z and Beyoncé took big sister Blu Ivy with the twins Rumi and Sir on a helicopter ride to their Hampton’s mansion. Beyoncé carrying her expensive purse with no worries and Daddy Jay carrying one of the twins like Money Ain’t A Thang!! Click here to check out the pictures and more!
An investigation is underway after a two-alarm fire in Norwich Sunday night.
The fire was at a home on Orchard Street. It’s unclear if anyone was home at the time or what may have caused the fire.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
The Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Buccaneers traveled to Le Sueur for a game with the LSH Giants.
Bucs win 35-19 over Giants.
WEM running back, Taylor Glende, had 21 carries for 231 yards and five touchdowns in the win.
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Coach Doug Van Kley could not have scripted the game any better if he had tried. Early in December the Dutchmen lost in Hills 70-53. On February 10, when the Patriots of Hills-Beaver Creek came to Edgerton, Van Kley wanted Mason Sluis to score at least 13 points and, of course, he wanted his Dutchmen to turn the table on the Patriots. Van Kley got what he was wishing for when Sluis scored 13 in the first half, and his team withstood a Patriot rally in the second half to beat H-BC 62-44.
Patriot sophomore Preston Wilhelmi had burned EHS in Hills with 7 treys en route to 32 points. One of Edgerton’s defensive goals in Edgerton was to keep Wilhelmi from getting open looks. An active 3-2 zone by Edgerton held the Patriot sharp-shooter to just nine points and Edgerton won its fifth game of the season.
For the complete article, please see the February 15th edition of the Edgerton Enterprise!
Apogee Information System launches the website and the online application and evaluation system of the European Public Sector Awards 2017 THESSALONIKI, GREECE, February 14, 2017 / EINPresswire.com / -- The European Institute of Public Administration announced that the call for applications for the European Public Sector Awards 2017 was opened on 13 February 2017 and will run until 13 April 2017. Interested parties have to register to the EPSA website and following approval of their registration they can submit the online application form.
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Because of the Independence Day holiday, there will be no edition of The ARRL Letter on Thursday, July 5, and there will be no edition of ARRL Audio News on Friday, July 6. The next edition of The ARRL Letter will be published on Thursday, July 12, and ARRL Audio News will resume on Friday, July 13. We wish everyone a safe and enjoyable holiday!
VIDEO: Ross Kemp's England Celebration Is The Bits
The former EastEnders actor took to Twitter to share his emotional reaction to the England game, and Chris Moyles can't get enough of it.
Last night saw England fans across the nation celebrate their win against Columbia in penalties.
But one particularly famous fan went viral after he decided to post his reaction to the final result, and it was pretty darn emotional.
Watch the former EastEnders hard man's incredibly emotional and powerful reaction to the result above!
"IT'S EVERYTHING!"
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“I’ve said this before to my relatives and my friends, and I might have said it in an interview here or there… there are moments in my WWE career that I will forever remember. The Universal title, my debut at NXT, my debut on RAW, winning the Intercontinental title was a huge deal to me, but being in the ring with Vince McMahon and giving him the worst beating that he’s probably ever taken outside of a wrestling match, you know besides the times where he actually faced somebody in the ring bell to bell for a match. I don’t think I’ve ever seen anybody beat Vince McMahon how I beat him, and it was something that will stay with me for a very long time. When I look back at my accolades and the things I accomplished, when it’s all said and done, it’s going to be at the top of the list for sure, or very close to it.”
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A licensed massage therapist accused of inappropriately kissing a female client has been hit with an emergency restriction order by the Florida Department of Health. Miami Herald File
Christian Pulisic scored just eight minutes in, then split the defense to set up Jozy Altidore for the first of the forward's two goals and put the United States back on track for next year's World Cup with a 4-0...
Christian Pulisic scored just eight minutes in, then split the defense to set up Jozy Altidore for the first of the forward's two goals and put the United States back on track for next year's World Cup with a 4-0 rout of Panama.
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DOVER, Del. -- Delaware State Police are asking the public's help looking for the man they say is wanted in connection with a burglary at the Dover Skating Center.
Police say on Wednesday, May 16, around 4:10 a.m. they responded to a burglary alarm coming from the skating center located on 2201 S. Dupont Highway. Investigators say the suspect, James Holway, gained access to the building through the skating center's roof and once he was inside, police say Holway removed an undisclosed amount of case from the skating center's register before leaving the scene.
Police say the identified suspect is a 46-year-old man from Knightdale, NC and has active warrants out of Troop 3 in Delaware for Burglary Third Degree (Felony), Possession of Burglar Tools (Felony), Wearing a Disguise During the Commission of a Felony, Theft, and Criminal Mischief.
If anyone has information on the whereabouts of Holway, they are asked to please contact Troop 3, Detective Campbell at 302-698-8504 .
A person is in stable condition at a local hospital after a police-involved shooting at a York County bank. Southwestern Regional Police say it happened at around 4:45p Wednesday afternoon at the Santander branch in the first block of Old Hanover Road in Spring Grove. Officers didn’t add much detail other than to say no one else was seriously injured and that the State Police are investigating.
NEW YORK (AP) – Frito-Lay is getting in on New York City’s restaurant week by opening a pop-up eatery with a menu full of Cheetos-themed cuisine.
The Spotted Cheetah opens its doors in lower Manhattan for just three days this week, starting Tuesday. Some of the dishes on the three-course menu created by chef Anne Burrell include Cheetos Crusted Fried Pickles, Mac n’ Cheetos and Cheetos Sweetos Crusted Cheesecake. Prices run from $8 to $22 per dish.
Frito-Lay says recipes created by fans inspired the company to “bring a full Cheetos culinary experience to life.”
The Spotted Cheetah is completely booked for its brief run that begins Tuesday, but Cheetos fans can add their names to an online waitlist.
Plano, Texas-based Frito-Lay is a division of PepsiCo.
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NDP leader John Horgan was talking health care during his first campaign stop of the day this morning in Burnaby. As Jordan Armstrong reports, Horgan’s plan to address the family doctor shortage was long on ideas but short on specifics.
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CLEVELAND (AP) - Pacers guard Glenn Robinson III could play Monday night as Indiana tries to even its playoff series with the Cavaliers.
Robinson, who has missed the past 12 games with a sprained left calf, took part in the team's shootaround ahead of Game 2. Robinson didn't dress for Saturday's series opener, which the Pacers lost 109-108 to the defending NBA champions.
Robinson hasn't played since March 22 after injuring himself during a practice scrimmage.
Coach Nate McMillan isn't sure how much he can use the league's slam dunk champion, who returned to practice on Sunday.
Robinson gives McMillan depth and another perimeter weapon to throw at the Cavaliers, whose defense has been suspect all season.
The 23-year-old Robinson averaged 6.1 points and 3.6 rebounds in 69 games.
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At least six people have been taken to hospital after an 'explosion' at a care home in Stevenage.
On Twitter the East of England Ambulance Service (EEAST) confirmed that at least six people have been treated by paramedics.
They wrote: "Staff have been working hard this evening at the scene of a fire in Stevenage with bluelight colleagues. 6 patients taken to hospital and we’re finishing up on site."
Two people are reported to be in critical condition after the explosion on Magpie Crescent in Stevenage at around 4.30pm.
It is not clear whether the explosion was caused by a fire or whether the fire caused the explosion.
At least two air ambulances and six ambulances were called to the scene along with multiple police units and fire engines.
You can follow updates in our live blog of events here.
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Swoope underwent a knee scope and will be week-to-week going forward, Stephen Holden of the Indy Star reports.
Swoope was slated to assume second-string tight-end duties this season, but his knee problem will now open opportunities for Brandon Williams, Darell Daniels and Henry Krieger-Coble to compete behind starter Jack Doyle. In 16 games as an undrafted rookie last year, Swoope caught 15 of 22 targets for 297 yards and a touchdown.
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Fortnite fans are counting down to the start of the Leviathan LTM.
The Leviathan limited time mode is believed to bridge the gap between season 4 and season 5 in Battle Royale.
That's according to Fortnite dataminers Two Epic Buddies, who told Twitter followers that the season would end with two limited time modes.
This includes a 50v50 mode in which one team must escort the Leviathan to either Wailing Woods or Greasy Grove.
The other team must stop the Leviathan from reaching the destination before the match ends.
According to Two Epic Buddies, building will be banned from the game mode, making it a straight up fight to the death.
And with season 5 starting on July 12, the Leviathan mode is expected to begin soon.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 3 Day' game
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday afternoon's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Pick 3 Day" game were:
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The danger of flooding appears to have passed for the Rideau Lakes and River but there’s still some chance of flooding in the Ottawa River late this week and next week.
Rain in the forecast for the next few days isn’t likely to raise the Rideau system, said Patrick Larson of the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority. Even the rainfall of 15 to 20 centimetres over the weekend “didn’t really have much impact” against the overall trend of falling river and lake levels, he said.
“Certainly the levels are still fairly high but they are within the banks at this point.”
But the Ottawa River reaches its peak later, a result of meltwater that has a long trip down from central Quebec.
It’s possible there could be minor flooding in low areas, particularly Britannia, by next week, Larson said.
“There may be some water in the streets but not dramatically so,” he said.
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Four people went to the hospital after a log truck overturned Monday night, damaging five other cars.
It occurred at the intersection of Henry, Choccolocco and Coleman Roads. This is the same spot of Veterans Parkway known for big, often fatal wrecks.
Thankfully, none of the injuries sustained from this wreck were life-threatening.
Crews are working to remove the logs.
Traffic is moving slowly. One lane is open each way.
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Mark your calendars! On Wednesday, June 21, Council Executive Director John Tierney (former Member of Congress from 1997 to 2015) will be live on Facebook to talk about the Council’s agenda in the coming months and what you, our supporters can do to help forward our goal of a more livable world. You can ask Mr. Tierney questions live during the session, or email them prior to hcorrea@clw.org.
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Paul Waldman ponders Donald Trump’s reluctance to denounce white nationalism today, and concludes that (a) Trump doesn’t want to risk his support among racists, (b) he doesn’t recognize that he has any particular public obligations as president, and (c) he can’t stand to give in to critics who are pressuring him. Plus this:
Joshua Green’s new book on Trump strategist Stephen K. Bannon reports that in August 2016, as Hillary Clinton elevated the issue of white nationalism to national prominence with a major speech, the Trump campaign internally decided not to go too far in renouncing it. Bannon told Green: “We polled the race stuff and it didn’t matter.”
Now that’s a moral compass for you. They polled “the race stuff” and then decided they had no special need to oppose racism. So they didn’t. A real profile in courage, our president.
Major north-south artery re-routed in both directions while crews fight blaze
A home on Alder St. and Marina Blvd. in Campbell River went up in flames this morning. Photo by Dustin Abernethy
Campbell River Fire responded to a housefire early this morning on Alder Street across from Marina Blvd.
Traffic was being re-routed by RCMP at Nilhut heading north and Frances heading south.
More information will be posted when it becomes available, but for now, alternate routes are recommended for your morning commute.
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WEST MAHANOY TOWNSHIP, Pa. -- Crews were called to a building collapse in Schuylkill County on Tuesday.
Part of a vacant building fell down on Saint Paul Street in the village of William Penn.
The building is attached to a home where people currently live. Nobody was hurt.
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A major search and rescue operation is under way after reports a car has plunged into the river Wear in Sunderland.
Police, fire brigade, the Coastguard and RNLI are all at the scene in North Hylton.
Searchers line the bank of the river
A Northumbria Police spokesman said: "At around 8.28am this morning (Thursday, May 31), police received a report of a car that had gone into the river close to the Hylton Bridge in Sunderland.
"Emergency services are at the scene and the marine unit has been called.
"It is unclear whether anyone was in the vehicle.
"Anyone with information should contact police on 101 quoting reference 209 310518."
The RNLI inshore lifeboat is taking part in the operation
The operation on the north side of the river. Picture from Malcolm Templeton
Nigerian Government Tuesday conferred visiting French President, Emmanuel Macron, with the honorary citizenship of Abuja.
It was Macron’s first visit to Nigeria since his election in May 2017.
The Federal Capital Territory Minister, Mallam Muhammad Musa Bello presented the Key to the City of Abuja to President Macron.
The Minister said the honour was a demonstration of strong friendship and cordial relationship between the people of Nigeria and France.
Speaking to newsmen on the visit, the French Ambassador to Nigeria, Denys Gauer, stated that the visit underscores the very strong relationship between France and Nigeria.
Gauer said that France has ongoing security and political partnerships with Nigeria especially in the area of fight against Boko Haram.
The American Legion national commander dropped by Post 49 in Tupelo to salute its members and the work they do. "This is where it all happens at the American Legion," said Charles E. Schmidt during a Monday morning breakfast meeting.
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A trap: It is incredibly difficult, Dahlia Lithwick writes, for Trump’s opponents to resist using his own made-up “legal” language to describe what’s going on with the Mueller investigation. But we have to try.
Get it right: The liberal internet mixed up two stories about migrant children over the holiday weekend, and the result was a total mess, Henry Grabar writes.
Not here: The idea that the United States should, like Ireland, put abortion rights to a popular vote is pretty disturbing to Christina Cauterucci. Nobody’s bodily autonomy should be subject to democratic decision-making.
How it’ll be: Isaac Chotiner spoke with political scientist David Runciman, who thinks we’re doing it all wrong when we look to the fascism of the 1930s for a preview of what’s going to happen to our democracy. A slow-burn collapse, Runciman said, is much more likely than a quick downfall.
For fun: He’s the guy who replied-all.
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You know you need to laugh and you can do it May 5th at the Hightstown Fire House when we raise money for my sons' HEWYBL Flag Football League. See Emmy Award winning Don Jamieson who's album "Live and Hilarious" broke the Billboard top ten comedy charts. You may remember Jamieson as o-host of VH1's "That Metal Show" and SNY's "Beer Money." Along with Jamieson will be Joe Bublewicz , a local favorite who's been seen on Comedy Central and Sirius XM. Hosting will be the exceedingly handsome Steve Trevelise.
LOS ANGELES (AP)  California's State Lands Commission says a platform in an oil field off the Santa Barbara County coast will be decommissioned.
The commission says it received documents Monday from Venoco LLC quitclaiming interests in South Ellwood Field leases, including Platform Holly and a pier in the city of Goleta.
Venoco, which acquired the leases in 1997, simultaneously announced it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Platform Holly hasn't produced since May 19, 2015, when an onshore line owned by Plains All American Pipeline spilled oil into the ocean.
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The commission says the quitclaim effectively ends commercial oil and gas production in state waters at that location in the Santa Barbara Channel. New offshore oil and gas leases are prohibited by California's Coastal Sanctuary Act.
Decommissioning will involve plugging 32 wells.
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Amazon’s (NASDAQ:AMZN) Whole Foods will hold a supplier summit starting tomorrow in Austin, Texas.
Up to 200 suppliers will attend the summit, which hopes to ease concerns about the ongoing revamp under the new owner.
Earlier this year, Whole Foods began requiring suppliers to use a firm to restock shelves and run promotions and charged some suppliers up to 5% of sales to cover the cost.
Whole Foods also implemented Costco-style in-store samples and charged for that service, too.
Earlier this month Feral's Linux team lead left the company after a triumphant five years at the company leading the Linux game porting team through titles such as HITMAN, Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, and Rise of the Tomb Raider. It turns out he's now working for Unity Technologies.Marc Di Luzio was the Linux Group Lead at Feral Interactive for most of the time since joining the UK Mac/Linux game porting company in 2013. When departing Feral he hadn't commented on his next adventure, but his LinkedIn was just updated to indicate he's now working at Unity Technologies in a software development capacity.
He hasn't indicated whether he has taken up any Linux-specific role at Unity, but it wouldn't be surprising given his past at Feral. With Unity on Linux generally being in good standing already, we'll count it as a win regardless to have another developer there who is passionate about Linux and cross-platform gaming.
THAT WAS FAST: White House Names Possible Shortlist for Flynn Replacement.
Retired Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg will serve as acting NSA, and seems like the safe choice to take the job permanently.
Race Relations Commissioner Dame Susan Devoy says New Zealand is becoming more racist, following on from attitudes abroad, as she launches a new campaign urging New Zealanders to Give Nothing to Racism.
B2B technology vendors tend to focus on a number of marketing and sales tactics that buyers don't find especially useful or trustworthy, according to recent research from TrustRadius.
The report was based on data from a survey of 438 B2B technology buyers and 240 individuals who work for B2B technology vendors.
Buyers use five different sources of information, on average, to evaluate B2B technology vendors.
Buyers say the most influential information sources in evaluating vendors are their prior experiences with the product, free trials/accounts, product demos, and referrals from friends/colleagues/peers. Buyers also rank these four sources as the most trustworthy.
The most commonly used tactics by B2B technology vendors to engage potential buyers are company/product websites, product demos, marketing collateral, case studies, and blog posts.
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He is a vocalist, guitarist, songwriter and composer who has won multiple honors and awards, including a Grammy nomination and 14 Na Hoku Hanohano Awards.
Now you can add another title to Henry Kapono. Kapono is helping manage artist Blayne Asing who won most promising artist at the Hokus last year and is up for single of the year this year. He is also one of the “Songs of C&K” concerts boys. Kapono says he is producing a show for Asing at the Blue Note on May 17 to celebrate Mele Mei and his Hoku nomination.
As for Kapono, besides his live shows in Waikiki, he’ll be featured in several events over the next couple of weeks including the Spam Jam on April 29, Ocean Aid on April 30 and a May Day in Waikiki on May 1.
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Less than 24 hours after ABC cancelled the Roseanne revival, the writers are still scrambling to figure out what comes next. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Roseanne writer and executive producer Dave Caplan recounted how yesterday’s news went down in the writers room, and said that no one has clarified how or if the writers will be compensated for the show’s 11th season. “Everybody is still in shock at how quickly this all went down,” Caplan said. “It’s unfortunate because the writers did pass on other jobs to take this job and nobody really knows yet what kind of compensation they’re going to get. Everybody is a little bit on edge about how it’s going to turn out. But we all know it’s a wasted opportunity to write more episodes.” Roseanne was cancelled after star Roseanne Barr posted a racist tweet about Obama administration adviser Valerie Jarrett. Barr later apologized and said she was “ambien tweeting.”
Dreaming of a romantic star-studded wedding set in Italy? Kate Upton and Justin Verlander may have had the nuptials of your dreams.
Thanks to photos newly shared with Vogue, the newlyweds proved their wedding was truly picture perfect. The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover girl and her Houston Astros baseball beau said "I do" at Rosewood Castiglion Del Bosco resort in Tuscany, where they exchanged vows outside at an old medieval church overlooking Montalcino.
ASUNCION, Paraguay — Paraguay's President Horacio Cartes says he will not be a candidate in the 2018 election even if Congress approves a constitutional amendment to allow a second term.
Cartes made the announcement Monday in a letter to the Archbishop of Asuncion that he shared on Twitter. He said he was inspired by Pope Francis' call to avoid violence and seek political solutions.
Violent protests broke out last month after the Senate secretly voted in favour of the amendment.
Protesters set some furniture on fire in the Congress building and a 25-year-old was shot and killed after police stormed the headquarters of the opposition's Authentic Radical Liberal Party.
Thailand divers have returned to the cave where twelve boys and their football coach are currently trapped.
Video footage shows that the boys are doing well and are in good spirits.
Howard Johnson, a BBC News reporter, tells us more.
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VIENNA, March 31 Austria will file a legal challenge against a planned German highway toll, Austrian Transport Minister Joerg Leichtfried said on Friday shortly after the plan passed Germany's upper house of parliament.
The toll will cost vehicles up to 130 euros ($139) but Germans will be able to recover the cost through tax deductions. Austria says that is discriminatory.
"I believe this toll is discriminatory and not compatible with EU law, and therefore we will file a legal challenge," Leichtfried told Austrian broadcaster ORF. ($1 = 0.9369 euros) (Reporting by Francois Murphy)
While investigating the appearance of a freakish creature in a rural town, the agents uncover a dangerous genetic experiment that has spun out of control.
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Chatham County Senior Engineer Nathaniel Panther, right, goes over a handout provided to attendees of a public information open house with Tom Thomson prior to the event's start Tuesday. Area residents look at plans to make improvements to Quacco Road during a public information open house at the Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens visitors center Tuesday.
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Last year, 49 people were killed at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, Florida. On Monday, the city of Myrtle Beach came together at the Pulse Ultra nightclub on South Kings Highway to honor those who lost their lives.
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The Dallas Mavericks own a team option on veteran guard Devin Harris that will pay him $4.4 million next season. He becomes a free agent on July 1. The Dallas Mavericks own a team option on veteran guard Devin Harris that will pay him $4.4 million next season.
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MEDINA, Ohio (AP) — A 23-year-old University of Akron accounting student has been named the nation’s top grocery bagger after claiming the Ohio title two years in a row.
The Medina (meh-DY’-nuh) Gazette (http://bit.ly/2lOUoJ0 ) reports Brady Long returns to Wadsworth with a $10,000 prize after winning the National Grocers Association’s Best Bagger championship.
Long packs up groceries at Buehler’s Fresh Foods. He competed against nearly two dozen others during the bagging championship in Las Vegas, where they were judged on speed, technique and other factors, including style and attitude.
He says he’ll use the prize money to help him replace his current vehicle, a 1996 van.
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× Police searching for missing 14-year-old girl from Clearing neighborhood
Chicago police are searching for a missing teen last seen on August 13th in the Clearing neighborhood.
14-year-old Alexa Saavedra was last seen on the 6200 block of south Neenah. She was wearing a black jean jacket, black leggings and white converse high top shoes.
She has brown hair, brown eyes, is about 5’06 and weighs about 160 pounds.
If anyone has any information on her whereabouts, please contact police at 312.747.8380..
When Alba admits to a possible substance abuse problem, Mickey and the gang go to church with her.
While Red Bull has a choice to make on the power unit side of things, it has already decided what it wants on the driver front—to continue with Daniel Ricciardo. The Australian's deal expires at the end of the season and he's been linked with a possible move to Ferrari or Mercedes.
Prior to the start of the 2018 season, Ricciardo made no secret about wanting to take something of a wait-and-see approach, and Horner has acknowledged the team's engine decision more likely than not will factor into whatever Ricciardo decides anyway.
What does seem clear is that Ricciardo's stock is higher than ever following his second win in six races, with the Aussie claiming victory in last weekend's Monaco Grand Prix despite being handicapped by a severe technical issue.
After Ricciardo's Monaco win, a somewhat bemused Horner remarked to Sky Sports F1 that "I'm not sure if his price has gone up, or his love for the team has gone up, or both." Horner, regardless, hopes to get both deals done in the coming months.
LANCASTER, Pa. (WHTM) – Police in Lancaster County are looking for a man they say left a Walmart store without paying for over $500 worth of merchandise.
According to the East Lampeter Township Police Department, the theft occurred on Wednesday at the Walmart at 2034 Lincoln Highway East.
The suspect is described as being in his 20s, according to police.
Anyone able to provide tips in the case should call Ofc. Ryan Heistand with the East Lampeter Township Police Department at 717-291-4676.
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SAO PAULO, April 13 Embraer SA delivered 18 commercial jets and 15 executive jets in the first three months of 2017, the Brazilian planemaker said in a securities filing on Thursday.
Deliveries fell from the same period of last year, when Embraer delivered 21 commercial jets and 23 executive jets. The company's backlog of firm orders, a gauge of future revenue, continued slipping in the quarter to $19.2 billion at the end of March from $19.6 billion at the end of December. (Reporting by Brad Haynes)
Photo of the Day: Rachel Throop at Bootleg Canyon
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The more other people tell you that certain things cannot be done the more determined you will be to prove them wrong. There is a danger, however, that that is what they are hoping you will do. Don’t fall for the old double bluff trick Pisces!
An Israeli man climbs a mountain in the southern Judean Desert, south of Jerusalem, on December 31, 2016. Photo by Isaac Harari/Flash90
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MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Oil and gas contracts awarded under the Mexican government’s energy reform will be respected by the incoming administration provided no problems emerge in a revision of the process, the man designated to run the finance ministry said on Wednesday.
FILE PHOTO: Economist Carlos Urzua, picked for finance minister of Mexico's new president Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, speaks during an interview with Reuters in Mexico City, Mexico July 2, 2018. REUTERS/Ginnette Riquelme
Leftist Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador won Sunday’s vote by a landslide and Carlos Urzua, his choice for finance minister, said the contracts would be honored if everything was in order.
“If it looks good, on we go. It’s a contract we have to respect,” Urzua told Mexican television.
Urzua and other members of the Lopez Obrador team, including the pick for chief of staff, Alfonso Romo, have said they do not expect the process of revision to reveal problems.
DOHA, April 2 The merger of Qatari banks Masraf Al Rayan, Barwa Bank and International Bank of Qatar will take six months to complete, Masraf Al Rayan's chairman Hussain Ali al-Abdulla said on Sunday.
In December Reuters reported that the trio had begun merger talks which, if successful, would create the Gulf state's second-largest bank.
Masraf Al Rayan has appointed KPMG and PricewaterhouseCoopers as merger advisers, along with law firm Allen & Overy as legal adviser, al-Abdulla said. (Reporting By Tom Finn; Writing by Tom Arnold; Editing by Greg Mahlich)
Gold Coast Suns have a had a horror run with injuries in recent times and it looks like it may continue, with new recruit Harrison Wigg fracturing his ankle at training.
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The former Crow went down at training on Monday and scans confirmed the damage in the afternoon.
Wigg, 21, is yet to make his AFL debut but made the SANFL team of the year after an impressive season in the midfield.
Gold Coast picked up the youngster in the trade period and new coach Stuart Dew will already be cursing his luck.
Wigg's isn't the only injury on the coast, after Irish dasher Pearce Hanley broke his hand in the International Rules Series.
Dew took over the job in October and has a big task as the Suns try to improve on a 17th placed finish.
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A fourth bomb this month went off in Austin, Texas Sunday night, March 18. Officials are speculating that this bomb is affiliated with the three other bombs that went off in the Texas capital a few weeks prior.
Authorities surmise that it is a “serial bomber” that is responsible for the bombings.
Two men were injured last night while walking on the street in a neighborhood. Citizens and residents were instructed to stay locked in their homes until officials had more information.
A tripwire on the road was set off by the men, leading officials to believe that the serial bomber is “a higher level of sophistication and skill,” said Brian Manley, the interim Austin police chief to the Washington Post.
According to officials, the three previous bombs were disguised in packages left on doorsteps, but this new tripwire gives more dimension and speculation to the situation.
There are no leads or information given about the serial bomber at this time.
The Supreme Court’s verdict defining the role of Delhi’s Lieutenant Governor (L-G) empowers the city government to take decisions like transferring civil servants and implementing development projects, said deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia on Wednesday.
“Except for Delhi Police, law and order, and land, the Delhi government will have the power to make law on all issues,” said Sisodia at a press conference in Delhi, reacting after the Supreme Court ruled that the L-G is bound to listen to the city government and cannot act independently.
“After the Supreme Court’s verdict, the government doesn’t have to send files to the L-G for approval,” he said.
“The L-G is bound by the aid and advice of the council of ministers,” said a five-judge bench of the Supreme Court in a majority verdict after hearing appeals filed by chief minister Arvind Kejriwal’s government against a Delhi high court judgment declaring L-G as the sole administrator of the city.
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Thousands of people are expected to march to the Turkish consulate on Wilshire Boulevard Tuesday to demand recognition of the Armenian genocide more than 100 years ago. Eric Spillman reports for the KTLA 5 Morning News on April 24, 2018.
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A well-known Montreal lawyer wants a well-known businessman to hurry up and pay her.
Anne-France Goldwater represented Pierre Karl Peladeau during his divorce from Julie Snyder, however Peladeau has yet to pay the $92,000 he owes for judicial services rendered between February 26 and March 31, 2017.
In a document deposited in Superior Court, Goldwater said the Quebecor president and former Parti Quebecois leader has refused to pay for her services.
Snyder and Peladeau were a couple for many years and have two children together. They were married in 2015 but split up six months later.
Peladeau then stepped down as PQ leader after Snyder appeared on the popular TV talk show Tout le monde en parle to discuss their failed relationship.
London: British police have confirmed the substance that left two people critically ill in Amesbury is the nerve agent Novichok.
Police Assistant Commission Neil Basu said the there is a possibility the poison came from the same batch as that which made ex-Russian spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia Skripal critically ill in March.
Police have indicated the poisoning was due to cross contamination and are telling people to be cautious, wash their clothes and take care around Sainsbury and Amesbury.
Anti-terror police earlier joined the investigation of the mystery poisoning in the English town of Amesbury not far from where the Skripals were exposed to the nerve agent.
The British man and woman in their mid-40s, both locals, were found unconscious in their home in Amesbury, Wiltshire, on Saturday.
There can be great value on offer in Rioja if you know where to look. See which of the 95 mature Rioja wines in this Decanter panel tasting came out on top, and read an introduction by Pedro Ballesteros Torres MW plus results analysis led by tasting director Christelle Guibert.
Back in the 1850s, the Marquises of Riscal and Murrieta brought Bordeaux know-how on how to age wine to Rioja. The results were so spectacular that Rioja became a recognised fine wine region in less than 20 years.
Indeed, the best Rioja wines benefit much from oak ageing and have a unique capacity to gain complexity and silkiness after many years in bottle. The 1895 Riscal or 1900 Murrieta are nowadays excellent, complex wines, ready to drink but still capable of keeping.
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - American Water Works Company Inc:
* AMERICAN WATER ANNOUNCES 2018 EARNINGS GUIDANCE
* SEES FY 2018 EARNINGS PER SHARE $3.22 TO $3.32
* AMERICAN WATER WORKS COMPANY - ‍INVESTING $7.2 BILLION IN REGULATED INFRASTRUCTURE OVER NEXT FIVE YEARS, AN INCREASE OF $1.3 BILLION OVER 2017 FIVE YEAR PLAN​
* FY2018 EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW $3.30 -- THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S
* AFFIRMING NARROWED 2017 ADJUSTED EARNINGS GUIDANCE RANGE
* MAINTAINING FIVE YEAR ADJUSTED EPS COMPOUND ANNUAL GROWTH RATE OF 7 TO 10 PERCENT ANCHORED OFF 2016 ADJUSTED EPS
* FY2017 EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW $3.00 -- THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S
* ALSO AFFIRMED ITS NARROWED 2017 EARNINGS GUIDANCE GAAP RANGE OF $3.05 - $3.11 PER DILUTED SHARE
* 2017 ADJUSTED GUIDANCE RANGE EXCLUDES $0.07/SHARE BENEFIT FROM INSURANCE SETTLEMENT RELATED TO FREEDOM INDUSTRIES CHEMICAL SPILL​
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Pink just announced her 2018 Beautiful Trauma World Tour! It’ll launch on March 1st 2018 and will have 40 total dates penciled in.
Tickets will go on sale next Friday (10/13).. the same date her new album “Beautiful Trauma” will be released.
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Several U.S.-based climate scientists are about to win multi-year, all-expenses-paid grants to relocate to France.
The “Make Our Planet Great Again” grants are an effort by French President Emmanuel Macron to counter U.S. President Donald Trump on the climate change front. Macron announced a competition for the grants hours after Trump declared he would withdraw the U.S. from the global accord reached in Paris in 2015 to reduce climate-damaging emissions.
Macron is unveiling the winners Monday evening ahead of a climate summit Tuesday aimed at giving new impetus to the Paris accord and finding new funding to help governments and businesses meet its goals.
More than 50 world leaders are expected in Paris for the “One Planet Summit,” co-hosted by the U.N. and the World Bank. Trump was not invited.
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Protesters listen during a 'Peace and Sanity' rally on Aug. 13, 2017, in New York, as speakers address violence in Charlottesville, Va. (Photo: Bebeto Matthews, AP)
Councilor Joel Sipress Kicks Off Re-election Campaign
Sipress is Running For Duluth's 2nd Dist. Seat
Duluth, Minn. — City council president Joel Sipress kicked off his re-election campaign Monday.
Sipress is running for re–election to Duluth’s 2nd Dist. seat.
Supporters gathered at Sara’s Table to hear the candidate discuss issues he hopes to address in the community.
“We’re getting a good, active start,” Sipress said. “We’re going to be working hard and talking with people in the district, having conversations, and I’m looking forward to doing that.”
So far, Sipress is the only candidate that has announced a bid for that seat.
SHARE COPY LINK Footage released by the San Joaquin County District Attorney's Office shows Matthew Mettler, a correctional officer, hitting a man brought in for intoxication in a holding area of the San Joaquin County Jail in August of 2017. San Joaquin County District Attorney's Office
Footage released by the San Joaquin County District Attorney's Office shows Matthew Mettler, a correctional officer, hitting a man brought in for intoxication in a holding area of the San Joaquin County Jail in August of 2017. San Joaquin County District Attorney's Office
Pair's Outlook
As it was forecasted before, the common European currency found support against the US Dollar in the 55-day simple moving average, which on Tuesday was at 1.0604 level. However, the forecast of a decline of the Euro against the Greenback still remains intact, as the latest rebound is seen as a consolidation after three consecutive trading sessions of losses for the Euro. The next level, where the pair will be heading is the weekly S1, which is located at 1.0568. Although, it is unclear where exactly the rate will encounter resistance, which will propel it lower.
Lagos, Nigeria (CNN) At least 19 people were killed Tuesday after gunmen opened fire at a church in Nigeria's Middle Belt, police said.
Two priests and 17 worshippers were killed when armed men, believed to be cattle herders, stormed a Catholic church during early morning Mass on Tuesday in a remote village in Benue state.
State police spokesman Terver Akase told CNN the attackers, thought to be Fulani herdsmen, set many homes on fire.
"The herdsmen burnt nearly 50 houses during the attack and sacked the entire community, " Akase told CNN. "We expect arrests to be made because they (attackers) are becoming more brazen," he added.
According to Akase, 10 residents were killed by armed men a few days before Tuesday's attack.
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King Zwelithini is holding a land imbizo on Wednesday in Ulundi, KZN.
ULUNDI - Thousands of people have on Wednesday descended on Ulundi, northern of KwaZulu-Natal, to attend the land imbizo convened by Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini.
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Two men have been questioned by police in connection with an aggravated burglary in Irvinestown early this morning, Tuesday 24 April.
Detective Constable Watterson said: “At around 2.30am officers were approached in the street by a man in his 60s who reported being assaulted by a burglar in his Castle Street home.
"The man had been asleep in his living room at around 2am when he was awoken by an unknown male.
"This male threatened the victim and punched him several times to the head demanding money. The intruder then made off from the property with a sum of cash.
"It’s understood a second man had waited outside the property throughout."
Two men were detained a short distance away and the pair, both in their thirties, have since been questioned and released on bail pending further enquiries.
Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information about this crime to get in touch with detectives by calling 101, quoting reference number 131 24/04/18.”
Video : 31 couples exchanged their vows before Hennepin County 4th Judicial District Court judges during the annual free wedding ceremony event at the Hennepin County Government Center on Tuesday in Minneapolis, MN. Roy and Whitney Ladd met at the bank, as he was walking out and she was walking in.
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Meet our new space explorers, the spacecraft of the BepiColombo mission, as they begin their adventure to planet Mercury. But first, they have to navigate through Amsterdam Schiphol airport to reach Europe's Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana.
The spacecraft really do depart from Schiphol; along with essential ground-support equipment they are scheduled to fly in a series of Antonov aircraft during the last week of April and first week of May. Upon arrival at Kourou, an intensive six-months of preparations will prepare the mission for launch. The launch window opens 5 October until 29 November 2018.
Credit: European Space Agency
Explore further: BepiColombo gets green light for launch site
In 1917, an American flag, 16 by 20 feet in dimension, was to fly over the Illinois Central shops in north Champaign. A special coach from the Illinois Central depot in Champaign carried a number of people to the roundhouse to attend the flag-raising at 12:30 p.m. The flag was raised on a pole 75 feet high, at the base of which was a flower bed.
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ISLAMABAD, Dec 11 (APP):ISLAMABAD, Dec 11 (APP): Captain (Retd) Muhammad Safdar on Monday said Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan should face the same f accountability process which the former prime minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif and his family had faced.
Talking to newsmen outside the accountability court here, Captain Safdar said , “We are still appearing in courts as we respect the rule of law and the constitution.”
Terming Imran Khan a “fake captain,” he said, “I am a genuine military captain, whereas Imran is a fake tracksuit captain.”
Captain (Retd) Safdar said, if the opponents wanted to fight a political battle then the PML-N was very much ready to do so.
In a lighter mood, he said, “We played before and now it was opponents’ term to face courts,” adding “We will not let Imran Khan escape.”
He said Imran Khan had never taken the courts seriously. He was dreaming to become the prime minister in the general election 2018, however his dream would never come true.
House Majority Leader Rep. David Brumbaugh, R-Broken Arrow, has died in his home in Tulsa, The Oklahoman has learned. Three state representatives confirmed Brumbaugh's death late Saturday night.
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Miss USA Pageants coming to Shreveport
Shreveport-Bossier City leaders announced Monday afternoon that the Miss USA pageant is coming back.
We need to try to do what is best to preserve our environment. We should not just stand behind someone who is trying to demolish it before our very eyes. For example, the air that we breathe and the food and water that we consume on a daily basis will be affected and can be hazardous to our health. Therefore the environment would be highly affected because of these budget cuts and drastic changes that are affecting our climate. Think about your children. Just like we can say no to drugs, I am saying no to this plan.
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World number six wins AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am to claim ninth PGA Tour victory to draw latest comparison with veteran compatriot Jordan Spieth can't seem to win a tournament without hearing six words that only raise expectations, if not exaggerated. "The youngest player since Tiger Woods."
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Galway Bay fm newsroom – Galway’s unemployment figure is continuing its downward trend.
The latest statistics from the CSO reveal that there are currently 12,323 people on the Live Register across the city and county – a drop of over 10% since last year
Last month, Galway’s Live Register figure dropped by 55 on th figure for October.
The biggest decrease in unemployment was in the city, where 114 people came off the register.
There are currently just over 6,100 people out of work in the city.
In Loughrea, 22 people came off the Live Register in November, leaving the area’s jobless figure at just over 1,200.
In Ballinasloe, the unemployment figure dropped by 15 to just over 1,400 last month.
However, Clifden, Gort and Tuam experienced slight increases in unemployment during November.
Clifden saw an extra 85 people join the register last month, leaving its jobless figure at 802.
Gort and Tuam saw very slight increases of 9 and 2 – leaving their unemployment figures at 913 and 1,793 respectively.
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MOSCOW (Sputnik)Russia's "inflated expectations" with the administration of US President Donald Trump are offset but not entirely rolled back with the latest statements on Crimea, the Russian lower house international affairs committee chairman said Wednesday.
"The possibility of restarting Russian-US relations is far from crossed out, but nevertheless such a statement, like a cold shower, cools our… inflated expectations with regard to Trump and his team," Leonid Slutsky told reporters.
White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer said on Tuesday that Trump expects Russia to de-escalate the situation in eastern Ukraine and return Crimea to Ukraine.
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FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. -- Authorities say a Florida couple lied to their 13-year-old son about having brain cancer so they could use his fictitious illness to raise money for nonexistent medical expenses.
The Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office says on social media that 34-year old Ginny Long and 47-year old Robert Long were arrested Thursday and charged with one count of child abuse and nine counts of fraud.
Detectives say the Longs set up a T-shirt fundraiser for the boy at his school last May and shared the bogus cancer diagnosis on their Facebook accounts. A GoFundMe site was also set up for the boy. The sheriff's office didn't say how much money was raised.
The sheriff's office began investigating in November, after school resource officers began to suspect the boy was being exploited.
Jail records didn't list attorneys for the Longs.
The Virginia men’s tennis team (3-2) picked up a 6-1 victory over Eastern Kentucky (2-6) on Saturday (February 3) at the Boyd Tinsley Courts at the Boar’s Head Sports Club in Charlottesville, Va.
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Mathis worked on his swing this offseason in an attempt to increase his launch angle, The Athletic reports.
Mathis was motivated to make the change after noted swing changer J.D. Martinez joined the Diamondbacks last summer. The veteran catcher owns a .198/.256/.309 line over 13 major-league seasons, and he's never hit double-digit home runs, so he has a very long way to go to become a fantasy asset even in deep two-catcher formats. There's no guarantee the swing change will have the desired effect for Mathis, and his playing time might be too sporadic to notice any differences, but there's at least a small chance that he's a new man this season at the plate.
A three-year-old child is in hospital with after being struck by a pickup truck on Dundas St. E.
Around 10:30 p.m., police responded to the scene on Dundas St. E. between Jarvis St. and George St. The toddler was crossing the road when struck. They “immediately got up,” on their own following the collision.
The child was taken to SickKids, Const. Jenniferjit Sidhu said.
“(The injuries) are considered serious, but we don’t know what they are yet,” added Sidhu.
The child is not in critical condition.
Lea Michele kicked off the new year by stripping off her clothes and posing in her birthday suit.
The 30-year-old Scream Queens actress posted a photo on her Instagram account that showed her completely in the buff with the emoji of leaves covering up her butt.
“Loving you so far 2017. ✌🏻,” Lea captioned the photo.
Lea celebrated New Year’s Eve the night before with her friends Jesse Metcalfe and Cara Santana. They shared some great photos on their Instagram Stories and you can see the pics in the gallery.
The secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, Ali Shamkhani, vowed on Tuesday that Tehran would punish Israel in response to the recent air strike on the T-4 airbase in Homs, Syria, in which several Iranian soldiers and officers were killed.
"The Islamic Republic paid a high price to establish regional security and to fight radical Islamic terrorism, and therefore it cannot sit idly by in the face of the alarming escalation which undermines security that is expressed in the steps of the United States, the Zionist entity and some of their allies," Shamkhani told reporters before leaving for Russia.
Stateside for Monday, Aug. 14, 2017
Today on Stateside, we learn why white supremacists carried the Red Wings logo in Charlottesville, and about the ideology they ascribe to. And, we hear a Flint man's story of being jailed for nearly a year before getting psychiatric help.
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Amy Slanchik is live from the scene of an explosion that sent one person to the hospital and another person is missing.
The Plainville High School Class of 1967 is planning their 50th Class Reunion for Saturday, Sept. 9. If you are a member of the class and have not yet confirmed your address and contact information, please do so as soon as possible.
Also, the class is still looking for information on the following classmates: Robert Bloom, Maurice Chamberland, Brenda Coffin, Beth Day, Spray Harmon, Sherry Hammond, Wanda Henderson, James Hewitt, Georgia Haustrop, Ann Hutengs, Jane Kircher, Gloria Marinen, Barbara Perron, Rita Perron, Michele Roberge, Pamela Small.
Classmates and others who may have information to help locate these classmates are asked to contact the class.
Both class members and other persons can call Pat DiFrancesco Keller at 860-919-9411 or email plainville67@gmail.com.
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YEREVAN, APRIL 14, ARMENPRESS. Yuri Khachaturov was appointed Secretary General of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) from May 2, 2017, Valery Semerikov, acting CSTO Secretary General, said, RIA Novosti reported.
“While discussing the appointment of the Secretary General of the Collective Security Treaty Organization, it was unanimously decided to appoint Yuri G. Khachaturov on that post starting from May 2”, Valery Semerikov told reporters while summarizing the results of CSTO non-official summit held in Kyrgyzstan on April 14.
He also informed that the CSTO heads of states made a decision to award former CSTO Secretary General Nikolay Bordyuzha with CSTO Collective Security Council’s 1st Degree of Excellence.
It's all over for Torquay United after relegation was finally confirmed at Hartlepool on Saturday. Nothing that happens in the last two games of the season - both of them at Plainmoor - can make any difference now.
Tonight's opponents Guiseley are also going down from the National League, and there's nothing they can do to improve their position either.
It all adds up to strange old night in TQ1. Torquay have a point to prove to their loyal home supporters after a long season of under-achievement, defeat and disappointment. Do they still have the will to do it?
Follow all the action as it happens in our LIVE blog below
BELTON, Texas (AP) — A murder suspect who had been booked into a Central Texas jail with bond initially set at $4 billion bond has been released after he posted a reduced bond of $151,000.
The Bell County Sheriff's Office says Antonio Marquis Willis of Killeen was released Monday afternoon.
Bell County Justice of the Peace Claudia Brown said Friday that she set the multibillion-dollar bond as a protest to exorbitant bonds, which she said force too many people to remain in jail until trial.
A state district judge lowered the bond to $151,000 on Friday. Brown had acknowledged her bond amount could be seen as a constitutional violation.
Willis is charged with first-degree murder in the Dec. 22 shooting death of Donte Samuels in Killeen.
Once, a water bottle thrown at Justin Bieber would’ve forced the “Baby” singer to storm off stage. But Bieber is wiser, and calmer now: Witness his reaction at Sweden’s Summerburst Festival, when he informed the crowd he couldn’t play “Despacito,” his #1 single with Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee. “I don’t know the song,” he said. “I can’t do it.” After the disclosure, a water bottle is whipped from the crowd… but Bieber dodges it, and goes on with his business. Watch it below, crowd shrieking and all.
It’s the latest, popularized incident of Bieber not knowing the words to his smash hit. Last month, he was filmed swapping in lyrics like “blah blah blah blah blah” (fun) and “I don’t know the words so I say burrito” (racist) when singing the song at a New York club. Can he go for the threepeat? [Mashable]
This story originally appeared on Spin.
Genoa, Nev. — The Thunderbirds start practicing again at noon today for this weekend's Aviation Roundup. On Thursday, people left their work to watch the F-16s shoot through the skies of the Carson Valley.
Fire officials expect to have the 1,682-acre Cutter fire contained by Sunday. As of this morning, seven hand crews had a line around 85 percent of the fire, which is exhibiting minimal behavior.
From airplanes to scarecrows, there's lots of stuff going on this weekend. Check out the calendar in today's R-C for more information.
Expect sunny skies today with the high temperature in the 70s. Saturday will see the high climb to 80 degrees before it drops back down into the 60s on Sunday.
4:36 'I am here to save democracy...' Pause
3:05 Welcoming the New Year with an Idaho spud
0:35 Tamarack torchlight parade welcomes the new year
3:56 What's JUMP all about in Downtown Boise?
4:48 A sneak peek at Esther Simplot Park
1:46 White Dog Brewing Co. prepares to open in Boise
2:24 Murky future of health care in Idaho, nation
1:46 Animation of the solar eclipse path through Idaho
0:25 Karan Tucker on Boise nonprofit Jannus
PanARMENIAN.Net – Twelve people were injured when a corrosive substance was sprayed inside a packed London nightclub, police and fire services said, amid a sharp rise in acid attacks in Britain’s capital, AFP reports.
Two of the victims, both men in their twenties, are in a “serious but stable condition” and 10 others suffered “minor injuries”, police said in a statement.
A London Fire Brigade spokesman told AFP an “unknown corrosive substance” was thrown in Mangle, a club in east London, in the early hours of Monday, April 17.
It was identified as “an acidic substance” from testing, he said, adding that there were around 600 people in the club at the time.
Full story: panarmenian.net
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Pentagon spokesman says the two U.S. soldiers killed Sunday in Iraq were casualties of a U.S. artillery “mishap.”
The soldiers have been identified as 22-year-old Sgt. Allen L. Stigler Jr. of Arlington, Texas, and 30-year-old Sgt. Roshain E. Brooks of Brooklyn, New York.
Both were canon crewmembers assigned to 2nd Battalion, 319th Airborne Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
The Pentagon spokesman, Army Col. Rob Manning, says an Army artillery unit was firing on an Islamic State mortar position “when a mishap occurred.” Manning says there is no indication that IS played a role in the deaths. He says he cannot provide other details because the incident is under investigation.
Five others suffered injuries that Manning says are not life-threatening.
Every feast day, Easter, Christmas or the different special days in our lives, we plan our celebrations with a good meal at one of the top places in town in our minds. But have you ever thought about the chef who is responsible for the good food you enjoy? Today, we bring you some of Kampala's top chefs.
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After a lifetime of repairing internet connections for friends and family, Nick Weaver had seen it all.
“I’ve been the guy who’s had to fix the internet for my friends and family my entire life,” Mr. Weaver says.
One huge improvement equipment makers could make, he recognized soon after Wi-Fi came along, would be to fix the gaps in...
× Colts sign TE Eric Ebron
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The Indianapolis Colts added a piece to their offensive puzzle by signing free-agent tight end Eric Ebron.
The team did not announce contract details, but NFL Network reported Erbron signed a two-year deal worth a maximum of $15 million with incentives.
Erbron, 24, was a first-round pick of the Detroit Lions in 2014. In four seasons with the Lions he registered 186 receptions, 2,070 yards and 11 touchdowns.
This story will be updated.
Two-time U.S. Open champion Retief Goosen was among 12 players who made it into the British Open on Tuesday through local final qualifying.
Goosen had rounds of 71-72 at Princes to make it by one shot.
Local final qualifying offered three spots at each of four links across Britain. Tom Lewis, who held the 18-hole lead at nearby Royal St. George’s in the 2011 Open when he was a 20-year-old amateur, led the three qualifiers from Princes.
Ashton Turner of England led the qualifiers at Notts; James Robinson of England led the qualifiers at St. Annes Old Links; and amateur Sam Locke of Scotland led the qualifiers at The Renaissance Club.
The British Open returns to Carnoustie on July 19-22.
The children are always a reflection of the family. Trust, FX's new series from Academy Award winners and Executive Producers Danny Boyle, Simon Beaufoy and Christian Colson, premieres 3/25.
BERLIN — Police say a burning bird falling from an overhead electric line set fire to a field in northern Germany that was parched by dry weather, torching some 7 hectares (17 acres) of land.
Police in the Baltic Sea port city of Rostock said witnesses reported that the bird caused a short-circuit in a railway power line and fell to the ground in flames. The neighbouring field then caught fire, and more than 50 firefighters were deployed to tackle the blaze on Tuesday evening.
Farmers in northeastern Germany have been complaining of the effects of a persistent lack of rain over the past two months.
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Family Nurse Practitioner Lisa Funk-Graycar, left, interviews CU student Addison Swift about her lingering cold systems at the new medical clinic in the Williams Village complex on Monday. When Emma Bradley woke up with body aches one day last week, she spent most of the day resting in her dorm room in Williams Village.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Country music journalist, publicist and songwriter Hazel Smith has died. She was 83.
Her granddaughter Tara Bruchas said she died at a Nashville hospital on Sunday.
Smith is credited with coining the term "outlaw country" in the 1970s. She worked as a publicist for Kinky Friedman and worked out of Tompall Glaser's studio with artists like Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson. And it was there she came up with the movement's moniker for artists who were bucking Music Row trends.
She wrote a regular popular column for "Country Music" magazine, as well as writing for other outlets, and had songs recorded by Tammy Wynette and Dr. Hook. She also worked with Ricky Skaggs and Sharon White and was the host of a CMT series "Southern Fried Flicks."
A guide revealing Buxton’s most unusual bike rides suggested by the cyclists who discovered them is being compiled.
The #MyFavBikeRide Guide will celebrate the best ‘off the beaten track’ places to cycle in England and Scotland with the aim of trying to encourage those who rarely use a bike to get back on two wheels this summer.
Cyclists are being called on to reveal their own favourite routes that people wouldn’t necessarily find on cycle maps such as coffee shops or best views. The guide will be produced to mark bike hire company Bike & Go’s fourth birthday.
Nevada Democrats outpacing Republicans in voter registration
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada Democrats are outpacing Republicans in voter registrations for a third consecutive month.
The Nevada Secretary of State's office says the number of active registered Democrats increased by 8,623 in June. Republicans added 5,830 to their rolls. Nonpartisan registration grew by 3,502 in June.
Nevada Democratic Party Communication Director Helen Kalla says the party has had more volunteers on the effort and its voter registration numbers are critical to the party's success in the November election.
Keelie Broom with the Republican National Committee's Nevada operation says the GOP has been working hard to close the gap.
Voters who want to cast a ballot in the general election have until Oct. 9 to register by mail, Oct. 16 to register in-person and Oct. 18 to register online.
The colorful and lively Rose Parade marched safely Monday under cloudy skies and the watchful presence of more than 1,000 law enforcement officers.
Fire battalion chief Thomas Cope said the fire was contained to a detached garage at a home at 429 S. Chestnut Ave. Two cars that were inside when the fire started just after 7:30 p.m. sat wet and scorched as firefighters inspected the building. Nobody was inside the garage, nor were the residents of the home around when the fire started, Cope said.
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Syrian opposition fighters downed a Russian warplane near the town of Maaret al-Numan in the northwestern province of Idlib on Saturday, according to the London-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.
[I]t later emerged that the Russian pilot had been killed by rebel fighters after he resisted capture by opening fire with his pistol. "The pilot was killed as he fought Islamist rebels who had shot down his plane and were taking him captive," Rahman said.
The country’s largest asset manager, ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund, has approached the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) on the issue of compensation to unit holders due to losses incurred from the share sale of sister concern ICICI Securities.
Earlier this week, the market regulator directed the found house to return Rs 2.4 billion, along with an interest of 15 per cent per annum, to the five schemes that applied in the initial public offering (IPO) of the broking and investment banking firm. “The fund house wants to discuss various scenarios, including ...
April 5 Xinhu Zhongbao Co Ltd
* Says it plans to set up fund management firm in Ningbo city with partners
* Says it plans to invest 2.0 billion yuan ($290.41 million) to set up investment fund worth 34.3 billion yuan with partners
Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2nC9AsP
Further company coverage: ($1 = 6.8869 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
UPND president Hakainde Hichilema and his deputy Geoffrey Bwalya Mwamba have hit Kabwe town in Central Province on their party’s card renewal exercise.
Hichilema has led hundreds of UPND members at Comet grounds near Makulu.
The UPND leader spent some time in Kabwe where he was incarcerated at Mukobeko Maximum prison on treason charges.
BELOW IS HIS POSTING:
Kabwe is our second home as we were thrown into Mukobeko maximum prison for a crime we did not commit and because of that we will develop this part of our country.
We will unite, develop and create the much needed jobs for our people in Kabwe and Zambia as a whole.
March 30 Aker BP
* Says license partners to invest about 1.7 billion Norwegian crowns ($199.36 million) in Tambar field to extend its lifetime by 10 years from 2018 until 2028
* Says targets reserves of 27 million barrels of oil equivalents (boe), with Aker BP's share of 15 million boe
* Says expects to produce extra 4,000-6,000 barrels a day over several years
* Says breakeven price for Tambar development is under $20 a barrel
* Says drilling rig Maersk Interceptor will drill two infill wells starting in Q4 2017
* Says production from new wells is scheduled to start in the first half of 2018
* Aker BP has 55 pct stake in the license, and Faroe Petroluem holds the rest
Source text: here
Further company coverage: ($1 = 8.5273 Norwegian crowns) (Reporting By Camilla Knudsen, editing by Nerijus Adomaitis)
Peter Morici: Jerome Powell won’t mess up the strong economy he’s been dealt
Incoming Fed Chair Jerome Powell has inherited a strong economy from Janet Yellen, and he won’t mess it up, writes Peter Morici.
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Worcester Regional Transit Authority: Saturday schedule, with the exception of Routes 22, 29, 33 and 42, which will operate on a regular weekend schedule. Worcester trash collection: No trash collection.
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The FGCU Basketball Show
The Valentines Day edition of the FGCU Basketball Show. Mikala McGhee and Jessica Cattani are the guests and a Joe Dooley offensive tutorial is the Show Feature.
A family of five is without a home on Saturday night after a fire began in the chimney and spread to the attic on Saturday night.
A Savannah Fire engine was dispatched to the scene, arriving shortly after the initial call was placed. The blaze was quickly contained and extinguished, but the fire did displace the family of three men, one woman, and an infant.
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The female trio powerhouse that is Wyvern Lingo from Bray released I LOVE YOU SADIE not too long ago which has been on REPEAT for us…now they’re back with, another one.
The second single to come from WL is called OUT OF MY HANDS and its inspired by a man they met that was completely cynical about activism. In their words….
“Out of My Hands” was inspired by a man I met in a pub, the night of the Home Sweet Home / Occupy Nama demonstration. He was completely cynical towards activism. I tried to get inside his head, that mistrust and negativity on the refugee crisis, homelessness in Ireland, and the Repeal the 8th movement.”
Have a listen for yourself…
April 5 Deutsche Beteiligungs AG:
* Invests in European group for convenience food
* DBAG Fund VII will acquire the interests in Abbelen GmbH and Oscar Mayer Ltd. via joint management holding company
* Abbelen and Oscar Mayer have been family-owned until now; management buyout arrange succession for two family-owned businesses
* DBAG Fund VII will hold about 90 percent of the interests in the management holding company
* Parties to the contract have agreed not to disclose the purchase price Source text - bit.ly/2nIZQO3 Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
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A helicopter has crashed into a crop field in northern England on Wednesday, killing the pilot.
The North Yorkshire Fire Service reported receiving a call of the incident at Aldborough at 1:26 p.m. local time.
The pilot was killed as a result of the crash, a spokeswoman for North Yorkshire Police confirmed to Business Insider. He or she was the only person on the plane, and has not been named.
The BBC tweeted an image of the crash's aftermath:
The crash site is a few miles away from Dishforth Airfield, a military base that used to operate frequent helicopter flights. There has been no indication that the crash was linked to the military.
Police, emergency services, and multiple fire engines were dispatched to the scene. A spokesman for the UK's Air Accidents Investigation Branch told Business Insider that it had sent investigators to the scene.
The Noble Roman's Pizza in Jasper is closing after lunch tomorrow.
The owner made the announcement on Facebook.
The post says their phones are shut off because of so many calls asking if they are open.
The reason for the closure was not given, but the post said that information would be shared later.
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The head of a key Philippine anti-graft agency has defied an order by President Rodrigo Duterte's office to suspend her deputy for allegedly disclosing confidential information to the media about an investigation into the tough-talking leader's alleged undeclared wealth.
Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales said Wednesday that the order by Duterte's office for the 90-day suspension of Deputy Ombudsman Melchor Arthur Carandang is "patently unconstitutional" and would risk the constitutionally guaranteed independence of her agency, which investigates officials for alleged corruption.
Duterte said last year he would not cooperate in an investigation being led by Carandang on alleged bank accounts he maintained when was still a city mayor but did not declare publicly as required by law. Duterte has denied the allegation and vowed to resign if it could be proven.
Houston Astros relief pitcher Will Harris pitches during the sixth inning of an MLB game at Minute Maid Park, Tuesday June, 13, 2017. Houston Astros relief pitcher Will Harris pitches during the sixth inning of an MLB game at Minute Maid Park, Tuesday June, 13, 2017.
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Vince Dito, food and beverage director at left, and Vince Albano, CEO of Mary's Pizza, are ready to entice Sonoma appetites with the Slice Shack. Daniel Hagar delivers a pizza to Dan and Ann Gladding at the downtown Santa Rosa Mary's Pizza Shack.
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SAO PAULO, April 3 Brazil's Fibria Celulose SA , the world's largest eucalyptus pulpmaker, brought forward the startup date for pulp production at its Horizonte 2 project to early September, according to a Monday securities filing.
It previously expected to begin production in the beginning of the fourth quarter.
Fibria said it has concluded 87 percent of the physical plant for Horizonte 2 project in midwest Brazil, which is set to add around 2 million tonnes of new capacity starting this year. (Reporting by Bruno Federowski and Gabriela Mello; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
AMSTERDAM, June 15 (Reuters) - Turkey has sentenced a judge at a U.N. war crimes court to 7 years and six months in prison on charges of "membership in a terrorist organization", the court in the Hague, Netherlands said on Thursday.
Judge Aydin Sedaf Akay has been held since September, one of tens of thousands of Turkish officials arrested in a crackdown on people and organisations after a foiled coup in which hundreds died.
The U.N. court said in a statement that Turkey's actions violated international law, as Akay should enjoy diplomatic immunity. (Reporting by Toby Sterling; editing by Ralph Boulton)
Juventus get Costa for €40m?
By Football Italia staff
Reports suggest Juventus could close a deal for Bayern Munich winger Douglas Costa for €40m plus bonuses.
The Bianconeri are looking to bring in at least one winger this summer, and Coach Max Allegri confirmed yesterday that the Brazilian is one of the targets.
It’s thought the Italian champions have the basis of a deal with the player, but his club are asking for €50m.
There is a good relationship between Juve and Bayern though, after the deals for Arturo Vidal, Kingsley Coman and Medhi Benatia.
To that end, Tuttosport is reporting that a deal could be found between the two clubs for €40m plus bonuses, which would likely be linked to winning the Scudetto and performance in the Champions League.
April 28 China Resources Phoenix Healthcare Holdings Co Ltd:
* Updates on major transaction regarding acquisitions of target cos involving issue of consideration shares under specific mandate
* Certain conditions of acquisitions have not been met
* Co and seller are engaging in negotiations to explore solution acceptable to both parties Source text (bit.ly/2oSKuHj) Further company coverage:
March 29 Summit Therapeutics Plc
* Summit Therapeutics reports financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended 31 January 2017 and operational progress
* Summit Therapeutics Plc - loss for year ended 31 January 2017 of 21.4 million pounds compared to a loss of 20.1 million pounds for year ended 31 January 2016
* Summit Therapeutics Plc - believes its existing cash and cash equivalents, including an anticipated $22.0 million payment for a near-term development milestone under licence and collaboration agreement with Sarepta, will be sufficient to enable it to fund its operating expenses and capital expenditure requirements through to 31 December 2018 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
A bill in the House could soon spell the end to West Virginia’s Courtesy Patrol. The House Committee on Roads and Transportation passed the measure yesterday and it now heads to the House Finance Committee. Elimination would save the state as much as five million dollars a year.
The Sports Illustrated star showcased her curvaceous figure in the seriously sexy shot as she posed naked in front of a male model.
The 28-year-old covered her ample assets with her right arm while she stood with her left leg strategically placed to protect her modesty.
Her pert posterior took centre-stage in the sultry black and white shot as she tipped her head back and flashed a smile at the camera.
Ashley smouldered as her brunette locks cascaded down her back while she sported a slick of lipgloss.
Vote Leave are accused of exceeding spending limits, but that's not why the Brexiteers won
Shortly after the general election in 2015, I sat down to a consolatory meal with a friend who had experienced the loss of his own seat five years earlier. Talk soon turned from alternative career opportunities to the now very real prospect of a referendum on whether Britain should continue to be a member of the European Union.
My friend asked me what I thought the outcome would be, and I replied that I thought the voters were more likely than not to vote to leave. I said this without a trace of glee or excitement, for I assumed at the time I would vote Remain when the time came. My friend glumly agreed...
ARMS overcome EISS to win E’BO final
Anna Regina Multilateral School overcame Essequibo Islands Secondary School of Wakenaam by 50 runs to win the final of the Essequibo zone of the Guyana Cricket Board inter schools cricket competition.
Batting first, Anna Regina Multilateral posted 75 without loss with Tamesh Lall scoring 38 not out and Sheldon Charles 31. Essequibo Islands Secondary responded with 25-5; Badesh Parsotam claimed 2-2 and Lance Roberts 1-14.
GARVIN COUNTY, Okla. -- A three-year-old child is at the center of an investigation involving sexual abuse by an adult, Garvin County Sheriff Larry Rhodes said.
Leonard Dale Barrett of Lindsay was arrested and jailed on Friday. He was charged with lewd acts to a child.
Rhodes said the 56-year-old suspect recently moved to the Lindsay area from Massachusetts.
The sheriff's office and the Department of Human Services are continuing to investigate the alleged offenses.
This is the CUTEST story to come out over the holiday weekend. LOOK AT THESE ADORABLE PUPPIES!
Ellie, a service dog in training, gave birth to 8 beautiful puppies at an airport in Tampa, FL. Paramedics were there to assist in the delivery. The puppies father, Nugget, was there as well.
Ellie was waiting for her flight with her family when she unexpectedly went into labor.
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The Carlos Adames Group celebrates is new album at Club Garibaldi, featuring Panadanza Dance Company and DJ Marcus Doucette.
Join us and enjoy original Live Latin Jazz along with wonderful Dance performances and the after party with one of the best DJ's in town.
Price: $10 door donation
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Four countries south of the border have really rolled out the red carpet and welcome mat for U.S. retirees, according to the Global Retirement Index 2017 from online overseas retirement and relocation website InternationalLiving.com. They're looking to woo moneyed Americans of a certain age — not just with warm weather, sunshine and sandy shores but lower costs of living and special benefits and discounts (including tax breaks and discounts on basic necessities such as movie tickets, airfares and medical consultations).
"Discounts and preferred treatment for retirees can have a huge positive effect on an expat's overall quality of life," said Jennifer Stevens, executive editor at InternationalLiving.com. "In some countries the respect and deference shown older folks comes paired with significant savings and convenience." In the following slides, CNBC.com shares InternationalLiving.com's top four foreign locales for U.S. retirees.
— By CNBC.com's Kenneth Kiesnoski
Posted 15 February 2017
Ron Sanchez has been an assistant coach under Tony Bennett for the last 12 seasons
Ron Sanchez has reportedly been hired as the University of Charlotte's head basketball coach
Virginia head coach Tony Bennett is reportedly losing his top assistant coach.
According to ESPN basketball insider Jeff Goodman, associate head coach Ron Sanchez will be hired by the University of North Carolina at Charlotte as the 49ers new head basketball coach.
Sanchez has spend the last 12 seasons as an assistant under Bennett, including three years at Washington State and the last nine years UVA.
Goodman also reported that Charlotte athletics director Mike Hill conducted the search for the 49ers head coaching position without a firm.
Charlotte finished the season with a dismal 6-23 record and went 2-16 in Conference USA.
A taxi driver has been jailed for two years for driving so dangerously that he left two people with serious injuries.
Abdulai Barrie, aged 35, was driving a passenger to Wolverton train station when he veered onto the opposite side of the road and collided with another car.
The driver of the car sustained “life-changing” injuries, Aylesbury Crown Court heard.
Barrie’s passenger, a 59-year-old man, suffered two broken wrists and a broken ankle.
The taxi driver pleaded guilty to two counts of causing serious injury by dangerous driving. He pleaded guilty to both counts and was sentenced on the same day.
PC Christopher Ruvolo-Jones: “Customers of taxi firms should feel safe... In this case it was clear the driver was not fully focused on the road.”
Corporate reform of China's central SOEs mostly complete
Almost all of China's central state-owned enterprises (SOEs) have been transformed into limited companies or corporations, according to the country's top SOE regulator.
China's central SOEs were once publicly owned, without shareholders. The corporation system introduces shareholders, which helps define operation responsibilities and make enterprises into independent market economy players.
A majority of the 60-plus central SOEs and about 2,500 central SOE subsidiaries have finished or are undergoing the transformation.
"This is a historic breakthrough in China's SOE reform. It paves the way for further reforms such as equity diversification and mixed ownership," said Peng Huagang, spokesperson for the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission (SASAC).
The reform helped trim over 8,300 redundant central SOE branches and saved management capital worth 13.5 billion yuan (2.14 billion US dollars), SASAC data showed.
Tater the three-legged clinic cat pokes around Pol Vet this week, and everyone falls head over paws for the loveable furball!
In a two-year stalemate over how to drag Illinois out of a $5 billion deficit and get on top of $13 billion in past-due bills, Gov. Bruce Rauner has been under pressure to show where he would cut the spending he says is necessary. But lost in the political cat-and-mouse between the Republican governor and the Democrats who control the Legislature are real spending reductions that Rauner proposed in his annual budget plan two months ago.
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Anderson, 49, was attending the Route 91 Harvest Festival with her husband, John, and her daughters.
In a statement to The Washington Post, her husband said he was grateful for the time he got to share with his wife.
"She was the most amazing wife, mother and person this world ever had," John Anderson said.
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BEIJING:-China's carbon dioxide monitoring satellite TanSat has 75 data users worldwide, according to the website of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. The 620-kg satellite received 11,000 data orders and 27,478 GB of data downloads. TanSat, launched last December, was China's first satellite to monitor greenhouse gas emisions. As part of its three-year mission, TanSat thoroughly examines global carbon dioxide (CO2) levels every 16 days, accurate within 4 ppm (parts per million). The satellite can observe the sun, moon, solar flares and objects on the ground.
The satellite has different modes for observing oceans and land, and can constantly adjust its orientation and position. To ensure the accuracy of TanSat, six ground-based observation stations will calibrate and examine observational data.
China is the third country after Japan and the United States to monitor greenhouse gases using its own satellite.
Most people subscribe to Netflix to binge-watch “Stranger Things.” But one person in the U.K. used it to watch “Bee Movie” every day.
According to Netflix’s year in review, one subscriber watched the Jerry Seinfeld-voiced animated flick 357 times in 2017. That’s every day so far!
“Bee Movie” didn’t generate much buzz when it was released in 2007, but 10 years later, it’s apparently resonating with someone out there.
It begs the question: Why would one spend their 2017 watching a bee cartoon? Is the person an avowed apiologist? An aspiring beekeeper? Did they lose a terrible bet?
We’re guessing an obsessive kid is behind the repeat viewings. On the bright side, maybe the parents dodged the “Frozen” bullet?
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Washington D.C. [USA], Apr 16 : You may want to hit the gym immediately as a recent study has suggested that those who exercise regularly are likelier to survive a heart attack. The research found that exercise is associated with improved survival after a heart attack and also, the chances of survival increased as the amount of exercise rose.
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CBS Sports analyst Dan Fouts calls into the "Rich Eisen Show" and talks about which young QBs have impressed him so far this season.
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The RCMP are investigating a complaint that a man "forcibly dragged" a woman into a vehicle and then drove off with her in Cole Harbour, N.S.
Police say the incident was reported on Flying Could Drive just after 10 p.m. Tuesday. The vehicle was last seen heading towards Gregory Drive.
Police haven’t been able to locate the vehicle, the man, or the woman.
The suspect is described as a black man in his 20s. He is roughly five-foot-eight to five-foot-ten inches tall, with a thin build.
The victim is described as a white woman between the ages of 18 and 20. She has blonde hair and was wearing a white tank top.
The vehicle is dark in colour and has four doors, along with brake lights that light up the back of the car. It could be a Dodge Charger or Dodge Dart.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the RCMP or Crime Stoppers.
Naomi Watts gives 'Gypsy' spark despite show's lackluster writing Jean Holloway (Naomi Watts) needs a life. A Manhattan therapist with all the trappings of a happy home life in Connecticut, Jean is driven to strange behavior in “Gypsy,” a...
New 'Alien' movie will give you nightmares (in a good way) It’s Fassbender versus Fassbender in the new “Alien” movie, a shivery return to old-school space horror for director Ridley Scott. While not as masterful as his 1979 “Alien” — but...
Law enforcement authorities say a man from Grundy Center died in an accident that took place early New Years Day on Wallace Avenue in the Green Mountain area. The victim is identified as 18 year old Devon Erickson. He was ejected from and pinned by the vehicle. He was extricated and first taken to Central Iowa Health Care and then airlifted to a hospital in Des Moines. An investigation indicated he was going southbound on Wallace Road and was trying to avoid a collision with a vehicle that had slowed to turn, he was also not wearing a seat belt. An investigation does continue. It happened about 12:30 a-m on New Years Day.
Cheers to the Bellas!
It has been a long road for Nikki Bella and John Cena. After five wonderful years together, they are finally going to tie the knot. The only one who might be more excited then they are is Nikki's twin sister Brie Bella.
The ladies got their fellow WWE divas together for a trip to Mexico to celebrate John and Nikki's engagement at, of course, the fanciest restaurant possible. "We're going to a five star restaurant because Nicole only likes nice things," Brie told the ladies.
YCC & youth mark International Youth Day
Aug 14, 2017
As the International Youth Day was observed in the country yesterday, Youth Caring Community (YCC) in Thimphu organised a session where youth from various educational backgrounds shared about their dreams and aspirations, and their icons.
Realising the critical role that the youth play in nation building, Youth Caring Community was formed by a group of volunteers some six months ago. Its key objective is to help youth find the right path. It also helps youth seek guidance and inspiration from their role models through facebook and telecommunications.
YCC’s Project Developer, Ugyen Tshering said youth are foundation of resources, brimming with enthusiasm, energy, and ideas.
“If a boy from Zhemgang is passionate about playing football, we will try to associate him with any of the footballers so that the child can get inspired and pursue his dreams,” added Ugyen Tshering.
The members of YCC are people from diverse professional backgrounds and agencies.
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Williams is on the bench for Tuesday's game against the Diamondbacks.
Williams sits as the Phillies face the left-handed Robbie Ray. He's yet to start against a southpaw this season. Scott Kingery will handle right field Tuesday.
NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Pelicans say rookie guard Frank Jackson won't make his NBA debut this season after having follow-up surgery to remove residual scar tissue from earlier right foot operations.
The Pelicans say Jackson also received an injection in his foot.
The club says a specialist in New York handled Jackson's latest procedure.
The Pelicans acquired the 6-foot-4 Jackson through a draft-night trade with the Charlotte Hornets, who selected the former Duke player with the first pick of the second round last summer.
Following the draft, the Pelicans signed Jackson to a three-year contract at the NBA minimum with two years guaranteed, but Jackson needed a second foot surgery last summer to address a setback following his initial surgery last May.
Jackson spent one season at Duke, averaging 10.9 points.
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Gold producer Newcrest Mining says its biggest mine is likely to fall short of its production guidance after an earthquake put a halt to operations. Work at the Cadia gold and copper mine in central west NSW was suspended after a magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck in the early hours of Good Friday.
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WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate has voted 50-47 to confirm one of President Donald Trump's nominees to serve on the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans.
Republicans used their majority to push Kyle Duncan's confirmation through over the objections of Democratic lawmakers and liberal advocacy groups that described him as a conservative culture warrior.
Duncan was lead counsel in the Hobby Lobby case before the Supreme Court, which decided that some corporations can hold religious objections that allow them to opt out of a requirement to cover contraceptives for women.
Democrats questioned whether Duncan could be an impartial arbitrator given his work on various social issues.
Republican Sen. John Kennedy of Louisiana says some senators are confusing the role of the lawyer and client.
MID continues releasing water from McClure
Search for Ghost Ship warehouse fire victims continues in Oakland
Fire leads Merced deputies to marijuana grow
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A Texas man has been sentenced to five years in prison and must pay nearly $500,000 for bribing Mississippi's former prison chief.
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Brisbane's chance to break a 12-year record for the coldest start to winter has started a day early, with residents shivering through a low of 8 degrees overnight on Thursday.
Temperatures dropped to 8.4 degrees during the night, and only rose to 9.3 degrees by 6am.
Brisbane has rugged up through another cold morning. Photo: Greg Totman
The night before had been a balmy 14 degrees in comparison, bringing Queenslanders to a rude awakening that yes, winter is (almost) here.
By mid-morning on Thursday, temperatures had risen to a more comfortable 17.5 degrees across the city.
The cruiserweight semifinals of the popular World Boxing Super Series (WBSS) concluded Saturday when undefeated IBF world champion Murat “Iron” Gassiev (26-0, 19 KOs) scored a spectacular twelfth round KO over previously unbeaten WBA world champion Yunier “The KO Doctor” Dorticos (21-1, 20 KOs) at the Bolshov Ice Dome in Sochi, Russia. Both fighters came out aggressively and landed big shots. Dorticos applied pressure, while Gassiev landed cleaner shots. As the fight progressed, Gassiev took control as Dorticos slowed down. Dorticos tried to rally in round eleven but got rocked and had to hold on. Gassiev dropped Dorticos three times in round twelve. The end came when Gassiev blasted Dorticos through the ropes with eight seconds left in the bout.
WBA/IBF champion Gassiev will advance to the WBSS championship final in Saudi Arabia this May to fight WBO/WBC champion Oleksandr Usyk (14-0, 11 KOs) in a bout to crown an undisputed cruiserweight champion and unify all four major championship belts.
The series can be divided into two stories. In one, we have a happy ending: white sand, picket fences, pretty wooden houses, clear skies. In the other, things turn out differently: council estates looming in the distance, blocks of social housing, strangely abandoned and suspicious. There is construction going on, a better future being built: we call it development when so often it can feel more like failure.
Faber, also a vocalist, was the original bass player for central Minnesota's country band, Hank & The Embers. Klimek, the other vocalist, composes the group's backing tracks. They delve into a wide range of music, including Steely Dan, Chicago, Gene Watson, Waylon Jennings, The Beatles and Jimmy Buffett.
The concert starts at 7 p.m. and is the 13th in a series of weekly performances scheduled throughout the summer. Organized by The Red Willow Arts Coalition, the free concerts are sponsored by Anderson Funeral Home and Elden's Fresh Foods as well as nightly sponsors. Thursday's music is sponsored by The Guitar Shoppe.
This is the seventh season for "Concerts on the Courthouse Lawn." Red Willow encourages concert-goers to bring lawn chairs or blankets. Proceeds from popcorn sales will support a new playground for Miltona Science Magnet School.
It’s going to cost you more for your Netflix account as you’ll find out very soon.
Netflix will be sending out notifications starting Oct. 19 to current customers by for those who are thinking about signing up now the new prices are already in place.
This will be the first increase since October 2015 according to CBS News MoneyWatch.
Here’s what the cost of current and new packages will be:
Basic plan: $7.99 (stays the same) Standard definition, no HD, 1 screen at a time
Standard plan: $10.99 (up $1) HD, 2 screens at a time
Premium plans: $13.99 (up $2) HD, Ultra HD, 4 screens at a time
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"SOME LESSONS OF LIFE CANNOT BE THOUGHT. THEY MUST BE LIVED TO BE WELL UNDERSTOOD"
By: NANA QWAMY BAMFO
Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson toured a homeless women’s center on L.A.’s skid row Tuesday as part of a fact-finding trip to local public-private partnerships and faith-based programs tackling homelessness and job training.
Carson, whose agency provided a record $109 million last year to L.A.’s battle with one of the nation’s worst homelessness problems, also met with county and business homelessness leaders and stopped at a faith-based drug treatment residential center in Echo Park.
The Dream Center Foundation visit, which included a sweep through a men’s dorm and discussions with leaders, was closed to the media for logistical reasons, a Carson aide said.
It was Carson’s first trip to skid row, 50 blocks lined with tents and shanties filled largely with African Americans, a sight he said “you cannot forget.”
Read the full story on LATimes.com.
OSLO, March 31 The trial of Hexagon AB CEO Ola Rollen for insider trading in Norway is expected to last from October 30 to December 1, the Oslo district court told Reuters on Friday.
NEW YORK — Arizona coach Ariel Prieto and the Diamondbacks have been fined by Major League Baseball for his wearing an Apple Watch in the dugout during the NL wild-card win over Colorado.
MLB announced the discipline Friday, two days after the game.
The commissioner's office said in a statement that it interviewed Prieto and examined his watch and cellphone. It said it "found no evidence that Mr. Prieto used the Apple Watch or cellphone for any purpose in the dugout, nor any baseball-related communication on either device, during Wednesday's game."
Prieto and the team were fined because he violated a regulation, and MLB will donate the fine money to hurricane relief efforts in Puerto Rico.
Last month, the Boston Red Sox were fined by MLB for using an Apple Watch to relay signs to hitters.
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BRIEF-Shenzhen CAU Technology scraps asset restructuring, share trade to resume
* Says it scraps asset restructuring as it is investigated by securities regulator due to possible violations of information disclosure
Oberg was optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque on Tuesday.
Oberg's 2018 season hasn't gone too well to this point. The righty has appeared in 10 games (11 innings), allowing eight runs on five walks and 12 hits in that time. In a corresponding move, the Rockies selected Brooks Pounders' contract from Triple-A Albuquerque.
Raymond Wallace Baker, 76, died Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017, in Jerseyville.
Services were private. A celebration of life will be at 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, at the Do Drop Inn.
Gent Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
Mick Mulvaney wants to get people off welfare programs, but what will take their place?
MSNBC’s Ali Velshi and Stephanie Ruhle point out the lack of alternatives proposed by the Trump administration.
TIFTON, Ga. (AP) — A south Georgia agricultural college is creating a teaching forest to educate students.
A foundation associated with Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College has purchased the 1,000 acres (400 hectares) which is north of the college’s Tifton campus.
Vice President of Academic Affairs Jerry Baker tells WFXL-TV that students will now be able to conduct long-term studies and the school will have more control over what’s done with the land.
Before now, the public college relied on smaller plots owned by others.
Baker says students will be able to learn more about land management techniques than on private land.
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Information from: WFXL-TV, http://www.wfxl.com/
Aug 15(Reuters) - Hangzhou Jiebai Group Co Ltd
* Says it changes accounting policy based on accounting standards for business enterprises, effective June 12
Source text in Chinese:goo.gl/d2nL95
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
LONDON (Reuters) - British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said on Monday he urged Iran to release detained dual nationals during a visit to the Islamic Republic.
“I urged their release, on humanitarian grounds, where there is cause to do so,” Johnson told the British parliament.
“These are complex cases involving individuals considered by Iran to be their own citizens, and I do not wish to raise false hopes. But my meetings in Tehran were worthwhile,” he said. “It is too early to be confident about the outcome.”
Johnson said he raised with Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif “the official harassment of journalists working for BBC Persian and their families inside Iran.”
NEW YORK, April 13 The yield on U.S. 10-year Treasury notes recorded its steepest single-week decline since early 2016 due to safe-haven demand for longer-dated government bonds spurred by worries over potential U.S. military strikes against Syria and North Korea.
The 10-year Treasury yield fell 14 basis points in a shortened trading week, which was the biggest weekly decline since the week of Jan. 8, 2016, Reuters data showed. (Reporting by Richard Leong; Editing by Bernadette Baum)
It's Mozart v Beethoven in Classic FM's Hall of Fame
The survey, conducted by Classic FM, is something of an annual event, in which Beethoven reigned victorious last year.
But now, in 2017, Mozart has regained the top spot, with Tchaikovsky in third place.
Film composer John Williams polled fourth, with Bach in fifth.
In a list of the most popular compositions in history, Vaughan Williams’ The Lark Ascending takes first place for the eighth time since 1996.
Though the Corcoran Avenue water line was temporarily shut down, no homes in the area experienced water loss due to a “redundancy in the system,” the department said. However, repairs on the Corcoran Avenue break were slightly delayed due to break's close proximity to a multitude of schools, Crews prepped and coned off the affected area, but did not begin repairs until the morning traffic at the schools was clear.
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Sen. Roy Blunt, re-elected last year with a crucial boost from Donald Trump, now finds himself with a politically awkward assignment: A very public role in the investigation of possible collusion between Russia and Trump's campaign. The Missouri Republican, who so far has voted with the president 100 percent of the time, is one of eight Republicans on the intensely watched Senate Intelligence Committee.
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Kobi Buckley is seen making his way to the end zone escorted by teammates Edgar Sanchez and Nicholas Goldthorpe, while Gauchos Jack Leonetti, Matthew Hart, Jordan Gramajo, Sebastian Reyes and Jack Green give pursuit.
A body has been found inside a car belonging to missing Waikato woman Kim Richmond.
Missing Waikato woman Kim Richmond Source: NZ Police
The car was pulled from Lake Arapuni today.
Richmond, a mother of three from Arohena, has been missing since July 31 2016.
"The vehicle recovered is the 2014 silver Ford Ranger ute that Ms Richmond was believed to be driving prior to her disappearance on 31 July 2016," Detective Senior Sergeant Ross Patterson said.
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — North Carolina will add Ohio State transfer Antonio Williams to its backfield.
The school announced Tuesday that the running back is transferring with two years of eligibility remaining after he sits out this fall due to NCAA rules. He played in 12 games last year for the Buckeyes and 13 for his career, rushing 63 times for 318 yards and three touchdowns during his time there.
Williams was a four-star instate recruit who ran for 7,999 yards at North Stanly. He committed to UNC during high school before ultimately signing with the Buckeyes.
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Downtown Fort Myers is one step closer to bringing in what council members are calling one of the most important developments in the city's history.
Korea's leadership has cracked down on human rights by further restricting movements and making "horrific" prison conditions more severe amid tensions over its nuclear and missile tests.
Zeid Ra'ad al-Hussein told the Security Council Monday that a chronic lack of food, partly due to resources which are diverted to the military, has made humanitarian aid provided by the U.N. and others "literally a lifeline for some 13 million acutely vulnerable individuals."
He urged the council to assess the human rights impact of sanctions that have slowed aid deliveries and minimize the humanitarian consequences.
Zeid also criticized China for returning North Koreans who escape from their country, saying they "are routinely subjected to multiple forms of torture and ill-treatment."
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March 19 (Reuters) - Jiangsu Financial Leasing Co Ltd :
* Says it completed issuance of 2018 1st tranche financial bonds worth 1 billion yuan with coupon rate of 5.50 percent
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/viuPbW
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
Bulls Boy 2011 wrote: But that would mean not playing either Watene-Zelezniak, Nightingale or Rapana. Can't see that happening tbh. But I've been wrong before.
Yes they have a few big names to fit in to the back line so we'll have to wait and see.I'm looking forward to seeing how martin and Johnson go together, on paper they could still beat anyone but it's always a guess as to what mood they're going to turn up in.
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, Bloomingdale’s at Ala Moana Center is having a pink party on Saturday, October 7, from 1 -5pm in their cosmetics department. Shoppers will enjoy free pink themed activities including how to create the perfect pink pout, glitter tattoos and pink hair bling.
Donald Robertson has also designed an exclusive S’well bottle for Bloomingdale’s that sells for $35, $19 of that will be donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. General Manager, Carolyn Edward has details.
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JOHANNESBURG - Canada's Fairfax Africa Investments Proprietary Ltd will not proceed with a plan to buy 23 per cent of cement producer PPC (PPCJ.J) for 2 billion rand (US$146.34 million), the South African company said on Monday.
Last month PPC's board said it had advised Fairfax (FAHu.TO) that it would not be recommending the Canadian company's partial offer to shareholders.
"On 8 December 2017, the Independent Board received Fairfax's formal notification that it will not proceed with the partial offer and that, accordingly, the Fairfax partial offer circular will not be posted to PPC shareholders," PPC said in a statement.
The Takeover Regulation Panel had granted Fairfax an extension to post its partial offer circular until Dec. 12.
Fairfax offered to buy 23 per cent of PPC in September for 5.75 rand per share, or 2 billion rand, on condition that it was approved by shareholders in order to allow a merger with South African rival cement maker AfriSam.
The Surfing America USA Championships kicked off this week in rippable two- to three-foot surf at Oceanside Harbor, California, and adult shortboard divisions began on June 13th with the Right Coast bringing it. North Florida’s Haley Watson won her first national title in Women’s Shortboard with South Florida’s Salome Aberger finishing 2nd and Central Florida’s Alicya Simmons in 3rd. New York’s Jonathan Cahn finished 2nd in Men’s Shortboard, while Florida’s Kelly DeRivero ended up in 3rd in Senior Men and Virginia’s Tyler Volpe and Sean Rice finished 3rd and 4th respectively in Masters Shortboard. Congrats to the whole crew!
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SAN DIEGO — Cameron Neubauer scored a season-high 17 points and Isaiah Pineiro added 16 to lead San Diego to a 79-51 victory over Northern Arizona on Saturday night.
Neubauer made four 3-pointers and all five of his free throws. Pineiro was 5-of-9 shooting and 5 of 6 from the line. Tyler Williams made three 3s and chipped in 11 points for San Diego (7-2), which has won two straight.
Gino Littles scored 13 points and Jojo Anderson added 11 to lead Northern Arizona (2-8).
San Diego opened the game on a 15-0 run before Littles made a 3-pointer with 11:32 left in the first half. Neubauer made two 3-pointers, Williams hit another 3 and Pineiro scored on a dunk and the Toreros led 26-3 on their way to a 38-18 halftime advantage. San Diego started the second half on a 9-0 surge and cruised form there.
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Thu, June 14, 7pm – 9pm
Fri, June 15, 7pm-9pm
Sat, June 16, 7pm-9pm
Ragged Edge Community Theater, 111 S Main St, Harrodsburg, KY 40330, USA (map)
"Sha la la Joseph, you're doing fine! Your and your dreamcoat are ahead of their time!" Told entirely through song, this funny, warm-hearted, irresistible family musical follows the trials and triumphs of Israel's favorite son. One of the most popular and most produced musicals of all time, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat was the first hit for the writers of Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita, and Phantom of the Opera.
Admission: Adults, $10; Seniors, $9; Children, $8
For more information call (859) 734-2389 or visit raggededgetheatre.org
Louis Emerick confirmed to Coronation Street fans that he won’t be embarking on a long love affair with the Rovers Return barmaid as he will be leaving his role as Mike Thornberry.
The actor, who previously starred in Brookside, plays an old school teacher of Steve McDonald (played by Simon Gregson).
In recent scenes, viewers saw Mike take a shine to Steve’s mother Liz as he turned up the charm.
He is set to take the blonde bar maid on a date at The Bistro but unfortunately it won’t go too well.
Liz will find herself casting glances at Johnny Connor (Richard Hawley) rather than paying attention to Mike.
The shortest hole on the course, the par-3 11th is still a challenge.
Shinnecock Hills Hole By Hole Guide: Hole 11
Hole 11: Par-3: 159 yards
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
The shortest hole on the course, the par-3 11th still has considerable teeth to it.
The tee shot is uphill all the way, and club selection will be vitally important due to the treacherous bunkers that sit front right and front left of the green. To save par and keep a good score going, the three deep bunkers on the right have to be avoided at all costs.
The green itself slopes from back left to front right so everything goes towards the bunkers. Another tip is to not go long left because you will be left with no shot whatsoever.
AUGUSTA, Maine - Maine has the nation's lowest salary for a governor and a lawmaker says it's time to boost it.
Republican Rep. Bradlee Farrin is sponsoring a bill to raise the governor's salary from $70,000 to $150,000. The raise would start January 2019, so it wouldn't apply to Republican Gov. Paul LePage.
The bill is set for a public hearing Wednesday morning.
Farrin says Maine's chief executive is responsible for a more than $6 billion two-year budget and should be compensated accordingly. The lawmaker says the average salary nationwide is about $140,000.
Other State House staffers make more than the governor, and Farrin says it's time to bring Maine into the twentieth century.
Facebook's making news again - this time for a data breach involving 50 million users. But as Yahoo Finance's Seana Smith, Myles Udland, Andy Serwer and Dan Howley discuss, the people using the platform aren't interested in the latest Facebook turmoil.
The KCBD Sports Xtra team breaks down all things in the world of Texas Tech sports. They talk about the Red Raider volleyball team breaking program records. As well as giving a preview of the Birmingham bowl, and they talk about both Red Raider basketball teams.
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Children at Wellington’s emergency department now have their own waiting space away from the hustle and bustle.
Opened today, the dedicated area separates children from the main waiting room.
"The main waiting area can become extremely busy and crowded, and was shared by adults and children," said ED charge nurse manager Ben Storey.
"The new children’s waiting area provides a more comfortable space where children can play or watch DVDs, free from the sights and sounds they shouldn’t be exposed to."
The new space was funded with Wellington Hospitals Foundation support. It includes new seating, a TV and play area.
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Obaseki bans private tax collectors in Edo
GOvernOr Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has announced the immediate prohibition of private tax collectors in the state The governor said in a statewide broadcast to the people that with effect from January 1, 2017, only employees of the state and local governments could collect taxes and levies in state. “I must quickly mention that […]
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The 34-year-old Amsterdam-born chef and author of 'Pickled', Freddie Janssen, is an advocate for easy dressing - although she isn't opposed to quirky footwear and the odd curveball buy.
She shares her tips for making a low-key wardrobe work for every occasion...
Go with your gut
''I tend to get dressed in about five minutes,'' Janssen tells The Telegraph. ''Sometimes it might be jeans, a white top and Nike slides, and other days it could be a denim jumpsuit and some fancy boots. It depends on what mood I wake up in.''
There's an upside to wearing all-white while you're cooking
''My new thing in the kitchen is wearing all white,'' continues the former fashion styling student. ''PolkaPants do great chef trousers that are fitted and flattering, so I wear them with white shoes, a white button-down shirt, and a white apron - it encourages me to be cleaner when I work.''
The BJP party's candidate from the Kalol Assembly Constituency for the Gujarat Assembly elections 2017 is Atulbhai Patel.
Kalol assembly constituency is one of the 182 assembly constituency of Gujarat. It is located in Gandhinagar district.
The constituency will have 204 polling stations.
In 2012 assembly polls, the number of electors for this seat was 204959.
Baldevji Thakor of Indian National Congress won the seat in 2012 assembly elections with 64,757 votes.
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A Missouri company is putting a tool normally used by police into the hands of schools, businesses and parents. (Published 2 hours ago)
Parents Can Now Hire Drug Dogs to Sniff Their Kids
Suspicious parents can now hire a drug-sniffing dog to let them know whether their children are using drugs.
A Missouri company is putting a tool normally used by police into the hands of schools, businesses and parents, for a fee.
Metro K9 Services offers sweeps by the highly-trained dogs.
"I thought it'd be a good idea to have a dog that's not law enforcement, a non law enforcement canine that doesn't do apprehension or anything like that where it's safe to have them among the students, so I had started it," Ray McCarty says.
Parents can rent the K9 to see whether or not their kids have drugs hidden in their rooms.
"The times that we find things, it's basically just confirming the parent's suspicions and it's nice when we don't find things," McCarty says.
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Trump administration on Wednesday moved to amend the starting date of its proposed 90-day travel ban on people entering the United States from six Muslim-majority countries in a bid to keep its legal battle alive.
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Raanta will be between the pipes at home against the Flames on Monday.
Raanta returned Saturday after a six-game absence, making 30 saves on 32 shots but taking a loss. He's having a fine season in the desert, as the 28-year-old has a 2.42 GAA and a .924 save percentage. The Finn is catching the Flames on the second day of a back-to-back, which is a point in Raanta's favor as well.
We have a three way style showdown! Rita Ora, Nicki Minaj, and Keyshia Ka’Oir all wore this Fendi ‘FF Monogram’ bomber. All of these ladies spiced up the furry jacket with their own style.
Rita Ora rocked the runway look from head to toe—she paired it with an A-line leather skirt with pointy toe shoes accessorized with socks.
Nicki Minaj tried her hand at the trend in her latest snapshot for her single ‘Chun-Li.’ The New York rapper gave her bomber a sexy feel styled with a Fendi monogram bikini bottom and mesh thigh high boots by the brand.
Keyshia kept it simple teaming her bomber with leggings and matching FF monogram booties.
Fendi is certainly having a moment with their monogram trend. Who do you think wore their bomber best?
OTTAWA — Ontario NDP MP Charlie Angus wants Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale to ask the Mounties to investigate the deaths of two indigenous young people in Thunder Bay, Ont.
In a letter to the minister, Angus says First Nations leaders have also asked the RCMP to intervene in the investigations.
The body of a 17-year-old girl and a 14-year-old boy were found less than two weeks apart in local waterways.
On Tuesday, Goodale said municipal policing falls within Ontario's jurisdiction, adding Ottawa would "respond constructively" if local authorities were to express the need for federal support.
Indigenous leaders say children are dying in urban centres like Thunder Bay because they are placed at risk, far from their families, in order to seek education and health care services not offered in remote communities.
From mist covered bluebells in the English countryside to clouds over the Dolomites in Italy, photographers have captured awe inspiring moments showing the natural world at its finest.
The International Society of Nature and Wildlife Photographers challenged entrants to capture Mother Nature at her best at beauty spots around the world.
And they didn't disappoint - with a breathtaking sunset over Sweden, a blizzard in Russia and a cloud inversion in Germany among the contenders for the top spot.
But it was Hamish Scott-Brown's scene showing a foggy sunrise in Flecknoe, Warwickshire, which was eventually crowned the winner of the weather watch photo competition.
Auroras also featured strongly in the contest, with third place going to Peter Jones from Nottinghamshire and his picture of the northern lights in Iceland.
Other shots revealed thunderous storms, blizzards and beautiful sunshine in locations including Wales, Utah, Sussex and Oxfordshire.
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The Jazz will face stiff competition to re-sign Gordon Hayward this summer, with a report now calling the Boston Celtics a “slight favorite” to sign the All-Star forward.
Coming off a standout playoffs performance, Hayward is one of the hottest commodities of the NBA’s summer free agency class. Per the Huffington Post:
#Celtics slight favorite to land forward Gordon Hayward, per sources. Appeal is to play for a contender, as well as Brad Stevens. — Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) June 13, 2017
The Jazz will be able to offer Hayward a five-year deal worth roughly $179 million, while Boston can offer a four-year deal worth about $132 million.
Celtics players have already started the recruiting process. Both Isaiah Thomas and Al Horford followed Hayward on Instagram this week:
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JOHANNESBURG, March 30 South Africa's President Jacob Zuma sacked Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan in a cabinet reshuffle late on Thursday, eNCA television said, after days of speculation that has rocked the country's markets and currency.
The news could not be independently confirmed by Reuters, and it was unclear who would replace Gordhan. (Reporting by James Macharia; Editing by Hugh Lawson)
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June 25: Cody Bellinger celebrates his first of two home runs, bringing his total to 24, in a 12-6 win over the Rockies. His six multi-homer games are the most ever by a rookie in Dodger history. Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAY Sports
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The World Intellectual Property Organisation's Director General Francis Gurry has said the organization considers the opening of its office in Azerbaijan as he met with chairman of the country`s State Committee on Standardization, Metrology and Patents Ramiz Hasanov in Geneva, Switzerland. Gurry emphasized successful implementation of the 2014-2017 action plan of the MoU between Azerbaijan and WIPO. He reaffirmed continuation of the WIPO`s support to ensuring intellectual rights in Azerbaijan.
Addressing the 57th meeting of the assembly of the WIPO member states, Hasanov emphasized the importance of cooperation between Azerbaijan and WIPO. He provided an insight into reforms carried out in Azerbaijan to improve the protection of intellectual property rights.
Four students of Government Science and Technical College, Karniya in Yankwashe Local Government Area of Jigawa State have been arrested over theft of 18 sets of mini laptop computers worth N1.4 million.
Spokesperson of the Jigawa State Command of Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), DSC Adamu Shehu, confirmed this at the weekend.
The suspects: Shehu Abdulrazak, Abdullahi Suleman, Sani Abdulraham and Yakubu Abdullahi are between the ages of 15 and 17.
“The suspects are final year secondary school students. They stole 18 sets of Samsung mini laptops after they broke into their school computer room.
“The laptops which each valued at N75,000 were supplied to the school by the Federal government.
“They had already sold 12 of the laptops, each at the cost of N10, 000 at the Farm Centre, a mobile phone market in Kano.
‘They were arrested when they came back to steal the remaining six of the laptops.
“sThe value of the 18 sets of the laptops put together is N1, 350, 000,” DSC Shehu told Daily Trust.
While few hours are left to cherish the spirit of Independence in India, the neighbouring nation, Pakistan, broke into celebrations of its 70th Independence Day, on Monday. Amid the prevailing tension at borders, the Pakistani rangers presented sweets and gifts to the Indian forces at the Attari-Wagah Border to mark the occasion. The two nations are completing 70 years of Independence after the partition post British Rule in 1947. This was facilitated by the British parliament passing the Indian Independence Act 1947, thereby giving recognition to Pakistan.
Britain's Secretary of State for exiting the EU David Davis speaks at a campaign event in London, May 3, 2017. REUTERS/Hannah McKay
LONDON Britain's Brexit minister David Davis said on Wednesday that he did not recognise any of the figures published in the media for the bill that Britain could face when it leaves the European Union.
He was speaking after the Financial Times said EU demands amounted to a gross figure of 100 billion euros.
Asked to spell out who would be Britain's main negotiator in talks with Michel Barnier, the European Union's top Brexit negotiator, Davis said: "The principal person dealing with Michel Barnier will be me, but of course Olly (Robbins) will be involved as well."
Robbins is the most senior civil servant at Davis's Department for Exiting the European Union.
(Reporting by Estelle Shirbon and Kylie MacLellan; Editing by William Schomberg)
After warming up with a dance fuelled by the music of Big Guitar, Fairview welcomed in Canada Day with a fantastic fireworks display orchestrated by Fairview Volunteer Fire Department and there were plenty of oohs, ahs and cheering as the fireworks exploded, lighting up the night with a pyrotechnics display that will be talked about for weeks to come. The band started playing again as soon as the fireworks were over so that anyone with energy to spare could dance until the cows came home.
Former Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad said his new party will not cut ties with opposition party DAP in order to work with PAS. KUALA LUMPUR: Former Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad said his new party will not cut ties with opposition party Democratic Action Party in order to work with Parti Islam SeMalaysia - an Islamist party also being "courted" by Dr Mahathir's former party UMNO in a potential election year.
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GULFPORT, Miss. - In a case concerning an insurer's False Claims Act (FCA) violations on Hurricane Katrina claims, a Mississippi federal judge on April 12 granted the parties' motions to reopen the case, which was remanded after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling, limiting initial discovery on those purported violations to properties previously identified in a list provided by the insurer (United States, ex rel. Cori Rigsby, et al. v. State Farm Fire & Casualty Co., No. 1:06-cv-00433, S.D. Miss.).
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – Popular gastropub Bar 145 has reportedly closed.
A note on the main entrance of the gastropub at 4910 N. Clinton St. indicates the location is closed “effective immediately.” It thanked customers for their support, and offered an apology.
It’s not clear what led to the closure. NewsChannel 15 has reached out to restaurant management for comment.
An employee told NewsChannel 15 the closure was a result of a mass exodus of Bar 145’s employees. That has not been confirmed.
Bar 145 opened in April 2015 with a menu that featured gourmet burgers and a selection of bourbons.
CHICAGO — The U.S. women's soccer team will host South Korea in a pair of exhibitions in October.
The teams will play Oct. 19 in New Orleans and meet three days later in Cary, North Carolina, the U.S. Soccer Federation said Monday.
The U.S. previously announced friendlies against New Zealand on Sept. 15 at Commerce City, Colorado, and Sept. 19 at Cincinnati. There also are home-and-home exhibitions against Canada, on Nov. 9 at Vancouver, British Columbia, and Nov. 12 at a U.S. site not yet announced.
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Egyptian riot police moved in to disperse a group of activists gathered at the Journalist Syndicate in Cairo to protest the Cabinet's approval of a deal to transfer two Red Sea islands, Tiran and Sanafer, to Saudi Arabia. VOA's Hamada Elrasam was there.
U.S. stocks are higher Tuesday morning as investors applaud strong first-quarter results from companies including machinery maker Caterpillar, appliance maker Whirlpool and Fifth Third Bancorp. Smaller companies made big gains, an optimistic sign for the U.S. economy. Bond yields continue to rise and the 10-year Treasury note reached 3% for the first time in more than four years. Alphabet, Google's parent company, slid after it reported greater revenue but also an increase in spending.
SPIRITUAL director of Adoration Ministry, Enugu, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka has described his legal victory over Union Bank Plc as divine. An Enugu State High Court had while delivering judgement between the cleric and Union Bank in suit no ?E/56/10, awarded the sum of N5.5 billion in Mbaka’s favour. Reacting to the verdict yesterday, the […]
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We had such a great show yesterday, we rushed and rushed to get the podcast available. Check out local band Orexin on this edition, some Korn, Slipknot, Black Sabbath, as well as a gut-busting bit by Nick Swardson. Umm, this episode is a little blue. So yeah.
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David Otunga has been confirmed for Sunday’s WWE Clash of Champions Kickoff pre-show along with Renee Young and Peter Rosenberg on the WWE Network.
The sports entertainment company also confirmed that Talking Smack will air after the PPV.
Storms ripped across Siouxland during Tuesday nights storms.
Now, crews are left cleaning up the mess from the strong winds and all the damage that was caused.
The Woodbury County Fairgrounds, they've seen quite a bit of damage.
The heavy winds caused one camper to tip over.
A power line was also knocked down at the site.
Parts of the fence near the grandstand were also knocked down.
There were a few campers at the fairgrounds during the storm but, everyone is ok.
Officials with the fairgrounds are left to deal with the damages.
"It will take a little longer than it normally would because the insurance company has been notified to look at the damage and repair right away to do their assessments and we have to wait for them until we can start on that." says Randy Hayworth, Manager.
Officials say it's going to take about a week to clean up all of the damage at the fairgrounds.
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Three young men made a YouTube exploit of climbing the new Tappan Zee Bridge -- and now face criminal charges for their trouble.
New York State Police said Monday three teens will face charges of third-degree criminal trespass, a misdemeanor, after their July early morning adventure surfaced online.
The dark, nine-minute video shows the men casually pass through brush, walk along a train track and then climb a ladder to access the $4 billion bridge, part of which is scheduled to open this month after four years of construction.
At one point they see a security guard and take off running.
"Go fast, go fast, we have to go fast!" one of them shouts as they run to evade detection.
The state police said they were notified of the video about 10 days ago. The teens were issued appearance tickets.
Obama to deliver farewell speech next week in Chicago
US President Barack Obama will deliver a farewell speech next week from his political stronghold of Chicago, one of the last times he will be able to advocate for his policies before the inauguration of Donald Trump. The post Obama to deliver farewell speech next week in Chicago appeared first on Vanguard News... Read Full Story
Researchers from the National Institute of Environmental Heath Sciences (NIEHS) found eight chemicals in essential oils that disturb hormones.
AS Roma star goalkeeper Alisson Becker who is now playing for Brazil at the FIFA 2018 World Cup has a dream of playing for Real Madrid. He wants to join Real Madrid in the summer transfer window.​With Zidane no longer in charge of Real Madrid, Keylor Navas is no longer the automatic first choice goalkeeper at Real Madrid. As per the information gathered by Calciomercato.com , AS Roma are demanding 75 million euros to 80 million euros from the Champions League winners to allow Alisson Becker join them.On the other hand, Real Madrid are willing to pay only 60 million euros to AS Roma for Alisson Becker. The Brazil international goalkeeper is also a wanted man for the English Premier League club, Chelsea.If Real Madrid dream does not happen, Alisson will join Chelsea and Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois could also fulfil his dream of joining Real Madrid in the summer transfer window.CLICK HERE TO READ MORE SERIE A NEWSCLICK HERE TO READ MORE PREMIER LEAGUE NEWSCLICK HERE TO READ MORE LA LIGA NEWS
CAIRO—Egypt’s parliament on Wednesday approved a controversial deal to cede two Red Sea islands to Saudi Arabia, an agreement backed by President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi but widely criticized by people in the North African country.
After days of deliberation, a majority of the 596 lawmakers voted in favor of the agreement by standing up, according to Anissa Hassouna, a lawmaker, who tweeted the result immediately after the vote.
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KABUL — An Afghan official says that at least one police officer has been killed by a roadside bomb in eastern Logar province.
Salim Saleh, spokesman for the provincial governor in Logar, said Monday that four other people including a district police commander and three road construction engineers were wounded in the blast.
Meanwhile at least six people were wounded in another explosion near the western city of Herat Sunday evening.
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Kyle Edmund and his coach are facing an unprecedented problem with their national allegiances.
The 23-year-old arrived at Wimbledon practice courts on Wednesday wearing an England football shirt, having cheered on the home-side during their penalty shoot-out victory over Colombia.
However, his Swedish coach Fredrik Rosengren turned up in his own national team’s kit, prompting Edmund to tweet a photo of them jokingly sparring.
He wrote: “When your coach is a Swede and you tell him it’s coming home… let’s go @England!”
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Kirke = very reliable , trusted by more than one coach and by his team mates and multiple trophy winner
Mullally-Not had nearly enough minutes to make a final callKirke-Lucky to stay as long as he did spent last 3yrs as a 10 minute 1 carry softc#*k & blatant Mcdermott Fav.
Police are still trying to work Alek Minassian's motive for the van attack that killed 10 people
Tigerade wrote: ... Same teams every year, same thumpings, not taken seriously be our NRL counterparts.
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I can't speak for all the NRL clubs, but I do know that's not the case for Melbourne - who, incidentally, have never shirked a WCC following a Grand Final win.For them it is not about not caring, it's mainly that the game is a week out from the start of the season andentails shipping a squad half way around the world to play in frigid weather when you have been conditioning the guys to start a season at the end of an Aussie summer.Storm have previously tried to have a couple of their WCC played in Oz to no avail.Most of the Aussie fans, however, don't give a damn unless their club is involved.Anyway, I have said for years - since 2000 in fact when storm played St Helens(and beat them 44-6 iirc) - that it didn't count unless it was played 2 weeks after the respective Grand Finals with the full Premiership squads.it'd be a trophy that mattered.
DENVER — Denver’s city council is meeting and is set to award a $500,000 contract to a non-profit whose top two directors are accused of sexual harassment.
The jail transition contract provides inmates with jobs, housing and drug treatment services.
If approved Monday night, the contract will be operated jointly by the Urban League, the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless and Servicios de la Raza.
The CEO of the Urban League stepped down over accusations of sexual harassment.
Lisa Calderon, who used to operate the program, has accused the director and deputy director of La Raza of sexual harassment.
La Raza’s board confirms it’s conducting an independent investigation but won’t comment on the men’s status.
Now part of a parking lot at First State Bank, block 7, lot 21, of Newcastle’s downtown was previously home to the Berry Hotel and various other businesses dating back to the town’s inception. Leonard Cash told the rest of the Berry Hotel’s history for this week’s installment of the History on Main Series.
Many different businesses also shared the Berry Hotel building while the hotel was in business, including the Weston County Farm Bureau Insurance Office. The insurance office moved into the building in 1961 and moved out in 1966, according to the March 24, 1966 issue of the News Letter Journal.
It was then that Weston County Farm Bureau announced that the business would move to South Seneca near where A1 Agency is located today.
Louisiana sheriff sued over deadly shooting during drug raid
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BATON ROUGE - A federal lawsuit claims sheriff's deputies shot and killed a 27-year-old man in his southwest Louisiana home after investigators improperly obtained a warrant to search his residence for drugs.
The Dec. 26 lawsuit accuses a Beauregard Parish sheriff's deputy of relying on false and uncorroborated statements from an informant and anonymous caller to get a "no-knock" warrant to search Eric Senegal's Ragley home.
A grand jury ruled out criminal charges against two deputies who shot at Senegal on Jan. 4, 2016. Deputies told State Police investigators that they gunned down Senegal after he pointed a pistol at them.
A district attorney determined the deputies acted in self-defense and ruled the shooting was justified.
But the lawsuit, filed on behalf of Senegal's widow, claims deputies misrepresented facts and obstructed the investigation.
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MANILA Feb 14 Philippine Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Regina Lopez said on Tuesday that courts cannot halt her orders to shut more than half of the country's mines, as affected miners prepare to take legal action.
"There is no TRO (temporary restraining order) that holds function in the case of environment enforcement," Lopez told a media briefing.
"You can't have a TRO. We are protecting the environment and you can't stop us from protecting the environment."
Lopez on Feb. 2 ordered the closure of 23 of the Philippines' 41 mines for causing damage to watersheds and siltation of coastal waters and farmlands. Another five mines were suspended.
She expanded the crackdown earlier on Tuesday, ordering the cancellation of 75 mining contracts, which she said are all in watershed zones, with many in the exploration stage. (Reporting by Manolo Serapio Jr. and Karen Lema; Editing by Richard Pullin)
Turkmenistan's President Gurbanguly Berdymukhammedov has dominated his country's political scene -- and official life, in general -- since succeeding another authoritarian leader in 2006. The 59-year-old former-dentist-turned-"protector" was declared the winner of a nationwide contest for an anthem to accompany the 2017 Asian Indoor and Martial Art Games that Turkmenistan will host in September.
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Today, Pete welcomes the Chicago Police Superintendent, Eddie Johnson, to talk about Illinois’ most significant issues, like gun control, violence and his carjacking task force. Then, Weber Grills Grill Master Doug Badger discusses grilling tactics, grill cleaning tactics and more with Pete and his listeners. And, Pete gives away a Weber Grill and International Meat Company steaks. CNN Money Digital Correspondent Paul La Monica explains the sudden highs and lows on Wall Street. And, Attorney General Lisa Madigan describes the nature of her investigation into the Illini bus company, Suburban Express.
The Jackson County Prosecutor's Office said it was informed Monday that it was named as a special prosecutor in the case against Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens.
WASHINGTON, March 19 (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday gave a boost to Democratic hopes of seizing control of the U.S. House of Representatives, rejecting a challenge to Pennsylvania's new court-drawn state electoral map that Republicans had challenged as favoring Democrats.
Republican state lawmakers had asked the high court to block the reworked map of the state's 18 U.S. House of Representatives districts, unveiled by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court on Feb. 19, from being used in this year's mid-term elections. The state's top court had ruled on Jan. 22 that the previous Republican-drawn electoral districts unlawfully marginalized Democratic voters.
The U.S. Supreme Court took its action on Monday shortly after a panel of federal judges in Pennsylvania also refused to block the state's new congressional district map from taking effect. (Reporting by Andrew Chung; Editing by Will Dunham)
A film crew with Wisconsin Public Television show, "Wisconsin Life," was on location in the area Monday to film a segment about the life and work of the late Fort Atkinson poet Lorine Niedecker. Shown above, Ann Engelman, president of the Friends of Lorine Niedecker, and Kelly Saran, a "Wisconsin Life" producer, stand in front of Niedecker's cabin on Blackhawk Island.a S- Daily Union photo by Alexa Zoellner.
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A 25-year employee was nominated to take over as Northampton County's Director of Corrections, according to a news release issued Monday.
James Kostura is the choice of Northampton County Executive Lamont McClure. McClure hopes county council will confirm his nominee in April, the release says.
Former director Daniel Keen lost his job after County Executive John Brown was voted out last year. Keen was appointed in 2014. The prison is now in the hands of interim director Todd Buskirk.
Kostura has served as deputy warden at the prison since 2013, the news release says.
He began his career as a corrections officer in 1993 and later moved up to shift lieutenant then security operations administrator.
Kostura served in the U.S. Navy/Naval Reserves for 20 years as an active duty SEAL officer providing training in anti-terrorism techniques and defensive tactics.
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Lovers of the sea and water sport, including yachting enthusiasts, will have a lot to celebrate today in Lagos as Southern Sun Ikoyi’s sixth annual Offshore Challenge (Yacht Sailing Competition) will be held.
A yearly forum for the hotel’s patrons, management and others to celebrate and interact under a convivial atmosphere, which promises to be fun filled and exciting, will be held at the Lagos Yatch Club on Onikan, Lagos Island, spanning 12noon to 6pm.
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Fla. Judge Resigns Amid Ethics Investigation
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 9:35 PM EST) -- A Broward County judge resigned Thursday amid an investigation by the Florida Judicial Qualifications Commission into whether she steered lucrative mediations to an attorney who volunteered as her campaign manager.
Judge Claudia Robinson handed in her resignation to Chief Judge Jack Tuter, according to Meredith Bush, a spokeswoman for the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida. The resignation will be effective Feb. 12, Bush said.
The resignation comes on the heels of the JQC's recommendation in December that she be suspended without pay for 30 days...
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ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - A Minnesota judge has sentenced the girlfriend of Philando Castile to a year of probation for assaulting a woman last year.
Jurors acquitted 28-year-old Diamond Reynolds of felony assault but found her guilty of a lesser assault charge in March. The Star Tribune reports a Ramsey County judge also ordered Reynolds to perform community service and complete anger management counseling.
Judge Elena Ostby told Reynolds she hasn't taken responsibility for her actions. Reynolds declined to make a statement at sentencing.
Reynolds gained international attention after livestreaming the bloody aftermath of the July 2016 shooting of Castile by then-St. Anthony police officer Jeronimo Yanez. Authorities alleged Reynolds was involved in an unrelated assault in St. Paul weeks before she was to testify at Yanez's trial.
A jury acquitted Yanez last year.
One person was struck by a tractor-trailer on Kings Highway Friday afternoon. (Source: Jessica Bella Montalvo)
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) – One person was struck by a tractor-trailer on North Kings Highway Friday afternoon, according to Horry County Fire Rescue.
Tweets from the department stated the victim was taken to the hospital before 4 p.m. with life-threatening injuries.
Viewer-submitted video shows the crash happened just in front of the Hot Stacks Pancake House in Myrtle Beach.
A tweet from the Myrtle Beach Police Department asked that drivers avoid the area of 16th Avenue North and Kings Highway.
@hcfirerescue and @MyrtleBeachFire FINAL UPDATE on incident at 1575 N KINGS HWY involving a subject struck by a Tractor Trailer. 1 patient with life -threatening injuries treated and being transported to hospital at this time. — Horry SC Fire Rescue (@hcfirerescue) February 2, 2018
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Bishop Sue Haupert-Johnson, the episcopal leader of the North Georgia Conference, speaks Tuesday during the North Georgia Conference of The United Methodist Church's annual meeting at The Classic Center in Athens. A crowd fills the Grand Hall of The Classic Center during the Methodists' annual meeting.
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SINGAPORE - The Housing and Development Board (HDB) has launched a residential site for executive condominium development in Sumang Walk for sale by public tender on Tuesday (Dec 12), under the second half 2017 Government Land Sales (GLS) Programme.
The tender for the land parcel - which has a 99-year lease period - will close at noon on Jan 30, 2018.
It has a site area of 27,056.4 sq m and a maximum permissible gross floor area of 81,169.2 sq m. The maximum building height is 64m to 70m above mean sea level.
The site can potentially yield about 820 residential units, the HDB highlighted, adding that a five-year project completion period (PCP) will be granted starting from the tender of the executive condominium site.
The tender closing for this site is batched with two other residential sites in Chong Kuo Road and Handy Road, which were launched by the Urban Redevelopment Authority in October and November this year respectively, also under the second half 2017 GLS Programme.
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The EMD buying group has announced the appointment of Maniele Tasca as the new President of its board of directors.
Tasca, a board member of ESD Italia and GM of the Selex group, takes over from Jaime Rodriguez Bertiz, who held the post since 2015.
Officials say a firefighter was hurt while battling a fire at a Rockland, Maine home over the weekend.
WCSH-TV reports officials say the blaze began on Sunday afternoon in a home across the street from the home of the town's fire chief. He and 15 other town fire and emergency workers responded.
Officials say a firefighter was hospitalized with injuries that aren't considered life threatening.
The town's fire department says the owner of the home wasn't there when the blaze began. No one else was hurt.
WCSH-TV says the fire was on the second floor.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the State Fire Marshal's office.
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March 30 Touchcorp Ltd:
* Afterpay and Touchcorp - merger to proceed
* Two companies have agreed to merge under a new Australian holding company called "Afterpay Touch Group Limited"
* Anthony Eisen will be Afterpay Touch Group's executive chairman
* Nick Molnar will be managing director and chief executive officer of Afterpay Touch Group
* Nadine Lennie will be chief financial officer of Afterpay Touch Group
* Subject to conditions being satisfied, merger is expected to be implemented in late June 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
PRAGUE, Czech Republic — Czech Prime Minister Boshuslav Sobotka says he is resigning as chairman of his leftist Social Democrats amid falling popularity for the party ahead of parliamentary elections.
Sobotka's deputy, Interior Minister Milan Chovanec, known for his strong anti-migrant stance, will take over the party. Foreign Minister Lubomir Zaoralek will take responsibility for the Social Democrats' campaign in October's elections.
The Centrist ANO movement led by billionaire Andrej Babis that is part of the current coalition government is heavy favoured to win the ballot.
Babis called Sobotka's decision Wednesday a "desperate" move.
April 9 BioTelemetry Inc:
* BioTelemetry, Inc launches a tender offer to acquire Lifewatch AG
* Lifewatch AG shareholders will receive either CHF10.00 in cash and 0.1457 shares of BioTelemetry stock
* or Lifewatch shareholders will receive CHF8.00 in cash and 0.2185 shares of BioTelemetry stock, depending on their preference
* total deal value is approximately CHF260 million
* BioTelemetry will fund transaction with a combination of cash on hand, debt and equity
* transaction has been approved by both boards of directors
* expects combination to yield significant synergies to be realized over 12 to 18 month period, post-closing
* assuming transaction full synergies had been realized immediately, combined 2017 adjusted ebitda would be approximately $95 to $100 million
* transaction is expected to close in q3 of 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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PARCC isn’t quite dead yet, at least not in New Jersey.
After Gov. Phil Murphy vowed to end the controversial testing of the state’s students on “day one” of his administration, it looks as if PARCC will be around for a little while longer.
Acting Education Commissioner Lamont Repollet said in testimony before the state Assembly and Senate budget committees that New Jersey will continue the controversial testing for at least another year beyond this spring.
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CLEVELAND (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers Yasiel Puig has been suspended one game and fined by Major League Baseball for making an obscene gesture to Indians fans on Tuesday night.
Puig flashed the middle finger on both hands at fans sitting behind home plate at Progressive Field after hitting a home run in the second inning. Baseball executive Joe Torre announced the one-game penalty and undisclosed fine.
Puig is appealing the decision and will play Wednesday night. The mercurial player said he "stooped" to the level of fans who he said were heckling him in the on-deck circle. Puig said that the group of fans kept talking to him after the home run.
The suspension is the latest incident involving Puig, who has tried the Dodgers' patience with previous behavior.
Puig got two hits in the Dodgers' 7-5 win over the Indians.
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The mother of a girl at the center of a medical and religious debate over brain death says she doesn't regret moving from California to New Jersey so her daughter could receive care after being declared dead.
Nailah Winkfield told reporters Tuesday that she gave up everything for daughter Jahi McMath, but it was worthwhile. The San Francisco Chronicle reports that Jahi will be buried Friday in Hayward, California.
Winkfield says doctors declared Jahi dead on June 22 after an operation to treat an intestinal issue.
McMath had already been declared dead in December 2013 after suffering irreversible brain damage during routine surgery in California when she was 13.
Winkfield refused to accept the conclusion and took McMath to New Jersey, which accommodates religions that don't recognize brain death.
Woman who accused ex of cyber-spying receives no reward There will be no cash payout for a New York anesthesiologist who sued her physician ex-husband because he accessed her e-mails for seven years as they separated, divorced and sparred...
Woman accusing ex of email hacking gets grilled A grueling cross-examination made for a tough day on the witness stand for the anesthesiologist who is accusing her physician ex-husband of snooping on her e-mails for seven years. In...
Hospital worker: Ex-husband's email snooping violated patient rights It was a new low — even for her already sneaky, abusive ex-husband. A New York anesthesiologist testified Wednesday that she was “completely shocked” to learn that her physician husband...
Woman claims ex hacked her emails to spy on her A Westchester doctor infiltrated his wife’s email account — turning it into a “Trojan horse’’ that mined for details of her personal life to use against her while they were...
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Gardai are continuing to question two men in connection with the 1990 murder in Kildare of a well known bookmaker.
47 year old Dessie Fox was travelling to the Curragh races from Tyrone in September 1990 when he was intercepted by an armed gang at Healy's Bridge in Prosperous.
He was robbed of around £20,000, and shot.
Two men, aged 50 and 61, were arrested in Dublin yesterday.
They are being questioned at Garda Stations in Naas and Leixlip.
Journalist at the Irish Independent, Kildare resident, Tom Brady, was at the Curragh Racecourse on the day Mr. Fox was murdered.
Speaking to Kildare Today, he says Gardai, initially, had three theories as to who may have been responsible for his killing.
File image: Naas Garda Station.
If you’re getting ready to go off to college or helping your kid pack up, here are some things to keep in mind that might not be on the packing list.
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A family treehouse that was due to be removed from a Dunedin backyard because it breached the Building Code, has been saved after an agreement was reached with the council.
A story on TVNZ1's Fair Go on Monday highlighted the plight of the family tree hut, built by granddad Trevor Norman, which has given his grandsons Logan, Devon and Ethan hours of fun.
A visit from the Dunedin City Council – prompted by a privacy complaint from the neighbours – had seen the tree house in line for the chop.
However, today the Dunedin City Council has agreed to an offer from the Rotary Club of Mosgiel to rebuild the tree house so it complies with Building Code.
The opposition Congress is leading in the Ampati Assembly byelection in Meghalaya on Thursday
The ruling National People’s Party candidate Clement G. Momin is trailing by 2,365 votes to Congress candidate Miani Dalbot Shira, the eldest daughter of Leader of Opposition and former Chief Minister Mukul Sangma.
The by-poll was necessitated after Mukul relinquished the seat in March after he was elected from here as well as Songsak assembly constituency defeating senior NPP leader Nihim Dalbot Shira.
The NPP candidate was supported by the coalition partners of the Meghalaya Democratic Alliance government.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio’s higher education leaders want the state to give its public universities more money in the next budget.
The Blade reports (http://bit.ly/2hRGQus ) the Inter-University Council of Ohio, which represents the state’s public universities, seeks a 4.5 percent increase in the basic state subsidy for each of the next two years.
The group has also asked for a 10 percent total bump in funding for needy Ohio students and wants universities to have the option to raise tuition this school year.
The state expects to provide nearly $2 billion in instructional subsidies this year. The subsidy grew by 4 percent this year and 4.7 percent the year before.
State officials say they’re expecting the upcoming budget will be “tight.” They say “major” program expansions are unlikely due to lower-than-projected state revenues.
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April 28 Shenzhen Ellassay Fashion Co Ltd :
* Says it plans to use undistributed profits to pay a cash dividend of 2.66 yuan (pre-tax) per 10 shares to shareholders for FY 2016
* To use additional paid-in capital to distribute 3 new shares for every 10 shares
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/aVvtQt
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March 19 (Reuters) - TSO3 Inc:
* TSO3 - PROVIDED FINAL ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RESPONSE TO U.S. REGULATORS IN SUPPORT OF EXTENDING CLAIMS OF CO’S STERIZONEVP4 STERILIZER
* TSO3 INC - FINAL ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RESPONSE TO U.S. REGULATORS TO INCLUDE TERMINAL STERILIZATION OF DUODENOSCOPES Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Syracuse University freshman forward Digna Strautmane has been tabbed Atlantic Coast Conference rookie of the week.
This is the first conference honor for Strautmane and the second league accolade for the Orange this season.
Strautmane averaged 15 points, 9.5 rebounds and four blocks in two games last week and posted a career-high 19 points against Drexel. She tallied 11 rebounds in the game for her second double-double of the season. She shot 8-for-10 from the field and knocked down a pair of free throws in her career-outing.
Strautmane notched four blocked shots in each contest and currently ranks 10th in the nation, and second in the ACC, in blocked shots with 27 on the season. She paces Syracuse in rebounds per game (8.5), offensive rebounds (34) and blocks per game (2.7).
Strautmane and the Orange (10-0) return to the court on Sunday when they take on Coastal Carolina in the Carolinas Challenge. Tipoff is set for 6:30 p.m.
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Just because you weren't born with a green thumb, doesn't mean you have to settle for a home without the beauty that houseplants can bring.
If you're a beginner looking to cultivate a garden, nurturing houseplants is a great way to dip your toes in the water.
There are a wide variety of plants that are easy to grow and can handle varying temperatures, sporadic watering and a range of lighting situations.
Here are 14 foolproof houseplants that you can test your luck with.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un has been briefed on a plan to fire missiles near Guam, home to US air and naval bases, Pyongyang's state media said.
SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un has been briefed on a plan to fire missiles near Guam, home to US air and naval bases, Pyongyang's state media said on Tuesday (Aug 15).
Kim "examined the plan for a long time" and "discussed it" with commanding officers on Monday during his inspection of the command of the Strategic Force in charge of the North's missile units, according to the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).
A convenience store clerk was shot & killed in an apparent robbery at 7000 Mchard Rd #hounews CC7 — Houston Police (@houstonpolice) July 4, 2018
A convenience store clerk is dead after an apparent robbery in southwest Houston.Houston police are investigating at 7000 McHard Road at Amy Ridge Road.A tweet by HPD says police believe the clerk's death is the result of a confrontation with a robber.We do not know the identity of the victim or whether police know the identity of the suspect.
After a stopdown of about two weeks, the sidewalk construction on the south side of SW Roxbury between 28th and 30th has resumed, we noticed this morning. The work was running ahead of schedule when it paused in late July; King County Roads spokesperson Brent Champaco told us at the time that the roadway panels already had all been replaced “and more than half of the sidewalk poured.” But then utility-related work had to be done, and as of last week they were “working with Seattle City Light to adjust the traffic signal equipment before the concrete panel work can resume.” Now that crews are back at work, we’re checking to see if they expect to finish up before school starts across the street at Roxhill Elementary. (When we first reported on the project back in February, it was expected to begin before the school year ended.)
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Governor Abdulaziz Yari of Zamfara State has presented a 2018 budget of N130.7bn to the state House of Assembly.
Capital expenditure, according to the governor, will gulp N84.3bn, while N46.4bn is earmarked for recurrent expenditure.
Ten per cent of the budget, which amounts to N13bn, is allocated to the education sector.
Yari announced that arrangement had been made within the fiscal year to establish a state university to absorb growing number of admission seekers in the state.
The transport sector is allocated over N20bn; health is N5bn. while the N22bn is allocated to the environment sector comprising housing, water, town planning, drainages and community development.
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WASHINGTON (AP) – The lobbying effort for gun safety and a related hearing were canceled in the aftermath of a shooting of a congressman and several others in the Washington suburbs. But gun control advocates aren’t going far.
Dozens of family members of those killed by past gun violence had gathered in the capital Wednesday to lobby against Republican-backed legislation to make it easier to buy gun silencers.
Gun control advocates are pushing ahead, hopeful for action. But they are pragmatic enough to know the latest shooting doesn’t dramatically alter the dynamics of their uphill battle.
Wednesday’s shooting at a congressional baseball practice marked the first high-profile test of Trump-era gun politics.
The Ukrainian government has denied supplying advanced missile engines to North Korea after a report said Pyongyang’s latest ICBMs use motors produced in a factory in former Soviet state.
Kiev said the suggestion that advanced rocked engine might have been sold to North Korea by corrupt staff or managers at the Yuzhmash missile factor in the city of Dnipro was ill-informed and probably Russian propaganda.
"This information is not based on any grounds, provocative by its content, and most likely provoked by Russian secret services to cover their own crimes," said Oleksandr Turchynov, the chairman of Ukraine's Security and Defence Council said.
“Ukraine has always adhered to all its international commitments, therefore, Ukrainian defense and aerospace complex did not supply weapons and military technology to North Korea,” the council said in a statement.
(CNN) It doesn't look like winter is giving up easily.
Storms with large hail and damaging winds are smacking the Southeast on this last day of winter, according to the National Weather Service. About 20 million people are in the path of these severe storms, and the areas most at risk are parts of Tennessee, northeastern Mississippi, northern Alabama and northwest Georgia, according to CNN meteorologist Haley Brink.
The bull's-eye of this storm is northern Alabama, CNN meteorologist Taylor Ward said. In a 4 p.m. press conference, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey said the state is "not taking this situation lightly."
"My team and I have been monitoring this system throughout the day," she said. "The exact locations of where these storms will form are unpredictable."
The NWS said that "a large and extremely dangerous" tornado had developed near Russellville, Alabama.
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SYDNEY (AP) - A hotel valet had a lucky escape - but the luxury sports car he was trying to park did not.
Australian media say the valet drove the soft-top Porsche Carrera under another vehicle Thursday outside the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Sydney.
Emergency workers cut the driver out from the Porsche as a large crowd watched. The driver was reported to be unhurt.
In this image made from video, a Porsche Carrera car is underneath another car in Sydney, Australia Thursday, May 31, 2018. Australian media say a valet drove the soft-top Porsche Carrera under another vehicle Thursday outside the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Sydney. (Australian Broadcasting Corp. via AP)
The larger vehicle was propped up and its wheels were anchored so the vehicles could be separated. The black Porsche, its hood and front bumper crunched and dented, was then backed onto a tow truck.
Witness Jonathan Bayle told the Australian Broadcasting Corp. he thought a television show or movie was being shot.
DENVER (AP) – Taylor Swift has won long-awaited vindication after a jury decided that a radio host groped her during a pre-concert photo op four years ago.
After a weeklong trial over dueling lawsuits, jurors determined Monday that fired Denver DJ David Mueller assaulted the pop star by grabbing her backside during a backstage meet-and-greet.
The six-woman, two-man jury also found that Swift’s mother and radio liaison were within their rights to contact Mueller’s bosses.
Mueller sued the Swifts and their radio handler, Frank Bell, seeking up to $3 million for his ruined career.
Just before closing arguments, the judge dismissed Taylor Swift from Mueller’s lawsuit and drastically reduced the amount Mueller could collect.
The singer-songwriter said in her countersuit that she wanted a symbolic $1 and the chance to stand up for other women.
Denise Cerreta was managing a small cafe named One World in Salt Lake City in 2003 when she felt she needed to change the pay structure for the cafe. "I just had this 'Field of Dreams' spiritual moment one day, inspiring me to tell the next customer that they could pay whatever they wanted," Cerreta said in a phone interview the Deseret News.
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Two orphaned black bear cubs have traveled a long way, and Monday night they're settling in at their new home in San Francisco.They were found hundreds of miles apart in Alaska and were initially extremely malnourished.The two are now getting acquainted with their new surroundings. These are the first two black bears at the San Francisco Zoo since 1976.Officials are still deciding what to name the pair, and may soon ask the public for ideas.
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Rowers from the Kingston Rowing Club were golden on two fronts on the Canada Day holiday weekend.
At the 134th Dominion Day Regatta on Toronto Island, Cassidy Deane won three races, part of the five gold medals won by the club. Deane won the senior women’s single, the U23 women’s single and teamed with Greta Chase to win the women’s double. Chase also won the gold in the senior lightweight single. Michael Bryenton won the U23 men’s single.
In Montreal at the 98th Eastern Rowing Association Regatta held at the Olympic Basin, Neva Parsons-Sheldrake took the gold in the U17 women’s single. Jess Stephenson and Isabelle Jodoin came first in the U17 women’s double.
Stephenson finished second in the U17 women’s single.
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The 26 sqm walkway at the Berlin Festival of Lights will also capture the visitors and their footsteps and share these as a gif animation.
The installation uses energy and data harvesting company Pavegen’s flooring system, which converts the kinetic energy of footsteps into energy and data.
It is the first time that Google has been a part of the event which runs from today until 15 October.
Laurence Kemball-Cook, founder and chief executive at Pavegen, said: "Working with Google, we’re creating a highly immersive experience with which people can interactive physically, showing how the cleaner smart cities of the future will also be fun and vibrant places to be."
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Stamford Health and New Canaan YMCA will present The Flu & You! What you should know about: history, prevention, symptoms & treatment on Wednesday, Feb. 7 from noon to 1 p.m. at New Canaan YMCA.
New Canaan Director of Health, David Reed, MD, will discuss everything you need to know about the flu, as well as answer your questions.
For more information, call Anne Goebel, wellness nurse coordinator, at 203-920-1643.
This lecture is free and open to the community. Light refreshments will be served.
Opposition parties are planning to stage a march to the Limpopo Provincial Treasury in Polokwane on Tuesday to protest against state capture.Parties that will be taking part in the march include the Democratic Alliance led by the party’s leader‚ Mmusi Maimane, the Economic Freedom Fighters, the UDM and Congress of the People (COPE).
“Jacob Zuma and the ANC have normalised the abuse of the people’s money and institutions for self-benefit‚ while neglecting their duty to create jobs and build a better South Africa.
“There is no better case study than the province of Limpopo – corrupted to the point of near bankruptcy‚ and economically stagnant‚” said DA spokesperson Mabine Seabe
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Midtown Crossing and The Salvation Army are partnering for family fun and philanthropy this winter with an exhilarating new attraction – The Rink on Farnam at Midtown Crossing, presented by The Salvation Army!
Open December 9-February 25
Thursday - Friday: 4pm – 10pm
Saturday - Sunday: 1pm – 10pm
Closed Monday - Wednesday
• Located at 34th and Farnam, west of Mutual of Omaha Bank.
• Admission is $5 per person, includes skate rental
• All proceeds benefit The Salvation Army
For more information, visit the Midtown Crossing website!
Berger tips Vettel to stay at Ferrari
Ferrari's hopes of keeping Sebastian Vettel on board beyond 2017 have taken a giant leap forward.
That is the view of F1 legend Gerhard Berger, who before the start of the season warned that German Vettel could elect to leave the Italian team.
But now he says: "With Ferrari performing, there is no reason for him to not stay."
Indeed, quadruple world champion Vettel has won two of the three grands prix so far this year, and is leading the championship from Mercedes' Sebastian Vettel.
"Of course, if there is a stretch where he doesn't win any races, there will be enormous pressure," Berger told the German broadcaster Sky.
"But it looks at the moment that they are on the right track. I cannot imagine anything changing," the former Ferrari and McLaren driver added.
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Circuit attorney drops computer tampering case against Greitens
ST. LOUIS - St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner announced Wednesday her office will drop the computer tampering case against Gov. Eric Greitens.
Gardner did not take any questions after briefing, but spokeswoman Susan Ryan confirmed off-camera that Greitens' resignation was part of the agreement for the charges to be dropped.
Ryan said Greitens' legal team reached out to Gardner's office over the weekend.
The investigation of the felony invasion of privacy case against Gov. Greitens is still open, but is not being pursued by the St. Louis circuit attorney's office. Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker is overseeing the case, and hasn't determined whether she will re-file the charge after it was dropped on May 14.
ATLANTA (AP) Angel McCoughtry made a game-winning 3-pointer with 1.5 seconds left and the Atlanta Dream closed on a 13-4 run to beat the Minnesota Lynx 76-74 on Tuesday night.
McCoughtry drove the lane, passed it to Tiffany Hayes and went to the corner for a wide open 3-pointer. Maya Moore had a 3-pointer hit off the back of the rim at the buzzer.
Hayes paced Atlanta (2-2) with 20 points and McCoughtry scored 12 of her 18 points in the fourth quarter. The Dream snapped a nine-game losing streak in the series.
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Rebekkah Brunson sank a baseline jumper to give Minnesota a 74-69 lead, but Jessica Breland answered with a layup in traffic at the other end. Atlanta won a jump ball with 45.4 seconds left and McCoughtry hit a pull-up jumper to make it 74-73. Breland blocked a shot to set up McCoughtry’s winner.
Moore scored 18 points for Minnesota (2-3) and Sylvia Fowles had 13 points and 13 rebounds.
March 19 (Reuters) - Grand City Properties :
* DGAP-NEWS: GRAND CITY PROPERTIES S.A. ANNOUNCES FULL YEAR 2017 RESULTS, WITH ACHIEVEMENTS ACROSS THE BOARD
* ‍RENTAL AND OPERATING INCOME INCREASED TO EUR495 MILLION FROM EUR436 MILLION IN 2016​
* ‍ADJUSTED EBITDA INCREASED TO EUR248 MILLION, UP 10% FROM EUR225 MILLION YOY​
* ‍FFO I GREW BY 11% TO EUR178 MILLION FROM EUR160 MILLION​
* ‍FFO I PER SHARE OF EUR1.12, INCREASED 7% YEAR-OVER-YEAR​
* ‍DIVIDEND PER SHARE OF EUR0.73 BASED ON A PAYOUT RATIO OF 65% (SUBJECT TO AGM APPROVAL)​
* ‍NET PROFIT AMOUNTED TO EUR639 MILLION; BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE OF EUR3.35​ Further company coverage:
Bill Cosby leaves the Montgomery County Courthouse during his sexual assault trial, Wednesday, June 14, 2017, in Norristown, Pa. Matt Slocum AP Photo
March 31 Cypress Semiconductor Corp-
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March 19 (Reuters) - Sunautas Co Ltd
* Says it has received the approval to extend the deadline of submitting the Q3 report for fiscal year ending April 2018 to April 18, instead of March 19
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HUBBARD — Hubbard police are looking for an endangered adult who has been missing since early Wednesday morning.
As first reported by The Vindicator’s broadcast partner 21 WFMJ-TV, Dakota Kettering, 20, was reported missing by family members who said he was off his medication.
Kettering’s special health needs have caused police to consider him “endangered.” He was last seen in a light gray T-shirt, gray sports pants and black flip flops. Kettering is 5 feet 10 inches tall, with reddish blonde hair and blue eyes. He may have a red and black checkered blanket with him.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Hubbard police at 330-534-8153 or the Trumbull County Dispatch Center at 330-675-2730.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal health officials are cracking down on underage use of a popular e-cigarette brand following months of complaints from parents, politicians and school administrators.
The Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday it has issued warnings to 40 retail and online stores as part of a nationwide operation against illegal sales of Juul (JOO’-uhl) to children.
Like other e-cigarettes, Juul is an electronic device that vaporizes liquid nicotine into an inhalable vapor.
Thanks in part to its resemblance to a small computer flash drive, Juul has become popular with some teenagers as a discrete way to vape at school and in public.
As part of the FDA initiative, regulators are asking Juul Labs to turn over documents about the design and marketing of its devices.
The San Francisco-based company says it monitors retailers to ensure they are following the law.
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A spring blizzard followed by a big warm-up is giving Twin Cities businesses the boost they needed.
Over at Sunnyside Gardens in Linden Hills, management typically sees the first round of customers looking to do some spring planting in the first week of April.
That rush was delayed significantly by the snow, but now the push for pansies is finally ramping up.
“On the coldest days, we still had traffic, selling house plants,” said general manager Sarah Davis. “People were excited to be inside of the hot, 80-degree greenhouse.”
Warm weather means more time for outdoor activities, too.
Penn Cycle in Richfield has seen customers racing in to get their bikes ready after spending all winter hibernating in the garage.
“Definitely the tires, check the tubes, brakes….bikes are metal, so things rust out,” said Penn Cycle’s Chris Skogen.
Skogen said the first round of spring bikers typically comes in around the first 60-degree day.
Last year, that came in February.
WASHINGTON – A woman who was formerly employed as a manager by celebrity chef Mike Isabella is suing him and his business partners, alleging sexual harassment. Isabella has denied the allegations.
Chloe Caras is seeking an unspecified amount for pain and suffering, back pay and punitive damages. Isabella, who competed on the cooking reality shows “Top Chef” and “Top Chef All-Stars,” has about a dozen restaurants in the Washington area.
The lawsuit filed Monday in Superior Court in the District of Columbia says when Caras was fired in 2017 she was the director of operations for the Isabella Eatery in Virginia and the highest-ranking woman in Isabella’s organization. The lawsuit says Caras was subject to unwelcome touching, sexual advances, vulgar and explicitly sexual remarks and gestures, and sexists insults and texts.
We have rain on the way, and it appears it will arrive during the morning commute.
FILE - This May 8, 2017 file photo, shows an aerial view of Arch Canyon within Bears Ears National Monument revealing the vast landscape of the 1.35 million acres in southeastern Utah protected by President Barack Obama on Dec. 28, 2016. Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke's recommendation to downsize the new Bears Ears National Monument in Utah was applauded by the state's top Republican leaders but marked a stinging setback for a coalition of Western tribes that pushed for protection of lands they consider sacred. The Salt Lake Tribune via AP, File Francisco Kjolseth
Danica Patrick cries during a Nov. 17 news conference at Homestead-Miami Speedway as she announces her retirement from full-time racing. Patrick said then she planned to run in next year's Daytona 500 and Indianapolis 500. Darryl Graham AP
President Trump has consistently suggested that Russian President Vladimir Putin could be a strong ally in the fight against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria . But while most eyes are on Syria in this regard, Libya is another place to watch closely in the coming weeks.
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Residents of a coastal area southwest of Houston are cleaning up debris after at least six tornadoes left a swath of damaged buildings.
Among the homes destroyed was one where a woman inside held tightly to her two young children.
Anthony Ovesny told KPRC-TV in Houston that his wife, Ashlie Ovesny, was home Tuesday with their children, ages 1 and 3, when a tornado touched down in Van Vleck.
The tornado flipped their mobile home and turned it to rubble. Neighbors pulled Ashlie Ovesny and the children from the debris. She's recovering after having surgery for fractures. The children had minor injuries.
The tornado was rated an EF1, with winds of 86 to 110 mph.
An EF2 tornado with winds of 111 to 135 mph damaged subdivisions closer to Houston.
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Apart from the huge administrative costs, Mweheire further pointed out regulation as a factor that has hindered banks from taking up technological innovations, which could have lowered costs of administration and consequently lending rates.
 Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife reminds folks there plenty to do before spring arrives, including sport shows and bird counts.
The Great Backyard Bird Count is for birders of all levels of experience are invited to count the number of birds they see in a 15-minute period and enter their tallies, by species, online at http://gbbc...
LAKE GENEVA (WKOW) -- A time-honored tradition kicked off another summer of special deliveries the annual mailbox tryouts on Lake Geneva.
A dozen teenagers hit the water Wednesday, jumping for the chance to land one of six coveted spots.
They have to jump onto a pier from a moving boat, drop off the mail and then jump back on the boat.
"The advice I always say is run faster than you think you should be. Because you'll be running and think you'll make it back, and then you'll turn around and the boat will be almost gone," said veteran mailboat jumper Jessa Burling.
The boat's captain says the tradition started in 1916 as a necessity, because the area was a summer resort for the wealthy and it was wilderness.
Parra is out of Wednesday's lineup against the Giants, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
The Rockies' outfield is pretty crowded, so Parra will be getting a couple days off each week for the foreseeable future. Noel Cuevas and Carlos Gonzalez will start in left and right field, respectively.
Moscow police said on Tuesday they had detained a person who vandalised a statue of a renowned Soviet football player outside the Spartak stadium, where England were playing Colombia in a Round of 16 match. The word "England" was painted in red on to the chest of a statue of Fyodor Cherenkov, a former Soviet national team player and Spartak Moscow midfielder who died in 2014, according to pictures that emerged on social media during the match.
Police said in a statement they "had identified and detained" the person who had vandalised the statue, which is located near the stadium's main entrance.
Former Spartak players and members of the club's youth academy periodically lay flowers by Cherenkov's statue, honoring one of the team's most beloved former players.
Kylie Jenner just gifted her legions of social media followers with a close-up, adorable baby noises to boot, with a video post of baby Stormi to her Snapchat.
After reportedly costing the site over $1 billion with a negative tweet, she's throwing some serious love its way with this latest post. In the 4-second video, the baby sucks on a pacifier while making some incredible cute sounds.
my angel baby is 1 month old today A post shared by Kylie (@kyliejenner) on Mar 1, 2018 at 2:50pm PST
This week has been big for Stormi online debuts, as well as the mom's post-baby body reveals.
And baby daddy Travis Scott posted a shot of Stormi, as well, captioning, "Our little rager !!!!"
Bataan Memorial Intermediate grade 3 students Ava Hutchinson and Alivia Adorni assemble their gingerbread houses.
Students in grade 3 at Bataan Memorial Intermediate participated in a popular holiday tradition. On Wednesday, December 21 they made gingerbread houses. With the help of teachers and volunteers students created their very own holiday house out of a milk carton complete with candy trim. A complete photo album can be found at pccsd.net.
Jon Snow and the Dream Team. HBO Warning: Spoilers for "Game of Thrones" season seven episode five, "Eastwatch." If you aren't caught up on the series, read at your own risk.
This week's episode of "Game of Thrones" was quite peaceful, despite Daenerys starting the episode burning two men alive via Drogon.
This week had a few reunions that set up new, unconventional allies — and some old ones who came together again. Every character is like a piece on a chess board, and they're just getting closer and closer to the endgame.
It was quite a relief to have a little break from the action, but that just means that next week will be full of it. And we have some questions before we get there.
Here are all the questions we have after this week's episode of "Game of Thrones":
MINERAL, Va. (AP) – Dominion Energy has shut down one of its two nuclear reactors at the North Anna Power Station after the company says a “very small water leak” was discovered in the cooling system.
Dominion spokesman Rick Zuercher said that Unit 2 at the Louisa County station was taken out of service Sunday afternoon.
Dominion told its employees in an e-mail Monday that personnel identified the leak location involving an instrument that provides operators with information on the water level in the reactor.
The email says personnel are working to fix the problem, and that the unit will return to service soon.
Roger Hannah, a spokesman for the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, says the agency is allowing resident NRC inspectors at the facility to handle the issue.
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Father of victims charges after Larry Nassar in court
(WOLO) – Chaos erupted in a Michigan courtroom Friday (2/2).
It was the second day of the sentencing hearing of Larry Nassar, the disgraced doctor accused of molesting hundreds of girls.
During the hearing, Randall Margraves, the father of three of those girls, made an unusual request.
ICYMI: The father of three victims abused by Larry Nassar charged after the ex-gymnastic doctor in a courtroom today. He had asked the judge for five minutes alone in a locked room with the man before the attack. pic.twitter.com/y4mDP2j16o — Josh Berry (@_joshberry) February 3, 2018
Randall Margraves later apologized to the judge and the court. He was not charged or fined for the outburst.
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Members of a community choir are sharing their talents to raise money for those affected by the shooting in Sutherland Springs.
“Our gift is singing and we should use our gifts to help others,” said Jane Madsen, a third-grader at Olympia Elementary.
Admission is free, but a love offering for Sutherland Springs families will be collected at the Sounds of the Season Community Concert and Sing Along at 6:30 pm Tuesday at First Baptist Church in Universal City.
Madsen’s favorite song in the program is “Red Bird.”
“I don’t only like singing, I like art,” said Madsen. “When you sing the song, it’s also painting a beautiful picture in your mind.”
Michelle King will director the community concert and sing-along.
Deputy Defends Family Allowance Cuts
Cuts to Family Allowance should benefit the island in the long run.
Changes felt last week saw weekly payments cut by £2.40 a week, per child – the money saved will be used to pay for 15 hours of free pre-school education a week.
Shane Langlois is the Vice-President of the Employment and Social Security Committee.
He says it’s been in the pipeline for a while:
He adds: “Inevitably, there’s going to be some people who will see that as being unfair – and to some extent, it is unfair – but it’s the only way to get the new system rolling.”
April 24 (Reuters) - Chubb Ltd:
* CHUBB REPORTS FIRST QUARTER PER SHARE NET INCOME AND CORE OPERATING INCOME OF $2.30 AND $2.34, RESPECTIVELY, INCLUDING CATASTROPHE LOSSES OF $0.64 PER SHARE VERSUS $0.35 PRIOR YEAR; NET PREMIUMS WRITTEN UP 5.9%
* Q1 EARNINGS PER SHARE $2.30
* Q1 EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW $2.26 — THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S
* QTRLY P&C NET PREMIUMS WRITTEN WERE $6.5 BILLION, UP 5.8%
* QTRLY P&C COMBINED RATIO WAS 90.1% COMPARED WITH 87.5% PRIOR YEAR
* AT MARCH 31 2018, BOOK VALUE/SHARE, TANGIBLE BOOK VALUE/SHARE DECREASED 0.2% AND 0.3%, RESPECTIVELY, FROM DECEMBER 31, 2017
* AT QUARTER-END FOREIGN CURRENCY MOVEMENT FAVORABLY IMPACTED BOOK VALUE BY $310 MILLION AFTER-TAX AND TANGIBLE BOOK VALUE BY $136 MILLION AFTER-TAX Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
NEW ALBANY, Ohio, April 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. (the "Company") (Nasdaq: CVGI) will hold its quarterly conference call on Friday, May 5, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. ET, to discuss its first quarter 2017 financial results. The Company will issue a press...
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A man who allegedly made threats against a parking enforcement officer in North York has been arrested.
An officer was placing a parking ticket on a vehicle that was illegally parked in a laneway in the Sentinel and Cook roads area before 7 p.m. on Aug. 10, police said.
A man saw what the officer was doing and became verbally and physically aggressive with him, according to police.
A suspect later surrendered to police at 31 Division.
Toronto resident Jeffrey Osarhiemen, 27, has been charged with assaulting a peace officer and threatening bodily harm.
He is scheduled to appear in court on Oct. 3.
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The Shrine of Remembrance at 5.39am on April 25 is a grand but ghostly place.
In the pre-dawn light, as the surrounding spotlights are dimmed, the grey granite structure becomes a silhouette, standing there both eternal and otherworldly.
While thousands feel a deep reverence for the Shrine, Michael Carrucan's connection goes right to the very rock that it was built from.
His grandfather, Frank Lodge, was one of four brothers from Portland who crossed the oceans to fight in numerous battles during World War One.
When they all returned, itself an achievement, it was their stonemason company, Lodge Bros, that was contracted to build the Shrine.
× Carson Wentz: ‘I will come back stronger than ever’
PHILADELPHIA — The past two days haven’t been easy for Carson Wentz.
On Sunday, the Eagles quarterback suffered a knee injury against the Los Angeles Rams. A day later, head coach Doug Pederson confirmed that Wentz tore his ACL, ending an MVP-caliber season.
Hours after learning the news, the second-year quarterback shared some of his thoughts on social media.
PHILADELPHIA -- A Philadelphia sports radio personality says he lost a weekly television gig after saying a female announcer calling an NFL game "sounds unnatural."
Mike Missanelli said on his radio show that he was fired from "Sports Sunday" on WPVI, Philadelphia's ABC station.
Missanelli said it's because on Tuesday he questioned why ESPN had Beth Mowins doing play-by-play on ESPN's Monday Night Football doubleheader.
Editor's Picks Panthers' Newton laughs at female reporter Cam Newton laughed at a female reporter who on Wednesday asked about one of his teammates, saying it was "funny to hear a female" ask the question.
He said he has no one to blame but himself and calls it a "harsh result."
The firing comes in the same week Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton made sexist comments to a female reporter. When a Charlotte newspaper reporter asked Newton about a wide receiver's route running, Newton laughed and said, "It's funny to hear a female talk about routes." He has apologized.
Vancouver Canucks' Luca Sbisa goes to the ice in front of goalie Ryan Miller to block a shot by Pittsburgh Penguins' Patric Hornqvist in the second period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017. Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby collides with Vancouver Canucks' Alexander Edler during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017.
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Lucky Links Day' game
ROCKY HILL, Conn. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday afternoon's drawing of the Connecticut Lottery's "Lucky Links Day" game were:
01-02-07-11-15-16-18-20
(one, two, seven, eleven, fifteen, sixteen, eighteen, twenty)
Kit sponsor, Puma has unveiled a new series of national team jerseys ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
The newly designed jerseys also have that of the four-time Africa champions.
The Black Stars kit which is white in colour has the National colours (Red, Yellow and Green) designed on the neck with a black star in the middle of the jersey.
The logo of the Ghana Football Association is also located at the top right corner of the kit as well as the PUMA logo also at the left.
As the Penguins celebrated their 5th Stanley Cup, more than 650,000 fans took to the streets, Downtown, to celebrate right with them! Including these fans in the video below!
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Amazon is now hiring full-time and part-time workers at its fulfillment warehouse in Hebron.
The three day hiring event will end Thursday, June 15 at the Westin Hotel in downtown Cincinnati from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Amazon is offering on the spot job offers where you could walk in and land a job the same day.
Full-time positions at Amazon offer stock awards program, 401(k) with company match and tuition assistance through the Amazon Career Choice program.
In a part-time job at Amazon, you can work a schedule that fits in with your life. With multiple schedule options available, you'll be able to work around the needs of your family, your class schedule, or even another job.
Be sure to bring your identification.
Acceptable documents can be found here. You can bring either one from List A or one from List B and one from List C.
The full and part-time jobs pay just over $12 an hour.
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WORTHINGTON, Ohio (AP) — Police say an Ohio high school student face criminal charges after officers found a handgun in a backpack on the school campus.
The unidentified student was arrested Thursday morning at Thomas Worthington High School outside of Columbus. Worthington police say the student will be charged with felony possession of a deadly weapon in a school safety zone and misdemeanor charges of carrying a concealed weapon and inducing panic.
Police are investigating whether a second student had the gun earlier in the day.
Worthington High School Principal Pete Scully sent an email to families Thursday that said school officials contacted police after being told the student had a gun.
Scully’s email said no threats had been made by the student.
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MANCHESTER, England (AP) — FIFA player of the year Carli Lloyd is joining English women's champion Manchester City.
After spending her entire career playing for clubs in her homeland, the United States captain signed Wednesday to play for City this spring.
The 34-year-old Lloyd is expected to rejoin the Houston Dash of the National Women's Soccer League in June, although City's statement did not mention the Texas team.
Lloyd says City is "leading the development of women's football both on and off the pitch."
Lloyd adds that "the chance to fulfil a long held ambition to test myself in a new footballing environment, as well as playing in the Champions League, is something I am relishing."
Gwen Stefani says that she and her boyfriend Blake Shelton usually sing instead of talk to each other!
The 48-year-old “You Make It Feel Like Christmas” singer opened up about her relationship with the country star, 41, while baking an Apple Parmesan Pie with Food Network’s Giada De Laurentiis on Williams Sonoma’s Facebook Live on Monday (December 11).
“We’re like we’re in a musical constantly and we just sing,” Gwen joked. “We actually don’t talk to each other, we just sing like a musical and everything we sing is like ‘I love you’, like it’s pretty much the whole time like how great we are.”
Gwen also revealed that the couple does an “Italian Christmas.”
“[Last year,] we did homemade gnocchi, potato gnocchi, we did lasagna, which is my mom’s recipe, which is the reason why I say it’s like a ’50s recipe because you use like a packet so I know that’s like illegal for you guys … but it’s my mom’s recipe from my grandma that is not Italian, so anyways, it’s still the family recipe,” she shared.
Zabala and minor-league pitcher James Marinan were traded Wednesday from the Dodgers to the Reds in exchange for reliever Dylan Floro, minor-league pitcher Zach Neal and international signing bonus pool space.
It's already the second time the 21-year-old has been traded in his brief career, as he was previously shipped to the Dodgers from the Mariners last spring. The right-hander has been working as a reliever this season at Low-A Great Lakes, where he posted a 4.86 ERA, 1.51 WHIP and 30:25 K:BB in 37 innings. He's expected to report to the Reds' Midwest League affiliate in Dayton.
Niali: The second phase of panchayat elections have begun today but pre poll violence was witnessed in Niali on Tuesday in which one person died.
In a group clash in Kapasi panchayat here, a 55 year old BJD supporter Surendra Nayak was severely injured and sent to SCB Medical College where he succumbed. After news of his death broke, there was severe violence again along with burning of vehicles including cars of former Congress MLA Rabindra Mallick and his two supporters.
Political violence has been persistent between Congress and BJD supporters in the Podana village of Kapasi panchayat since many years. The latest group clash began on Monday in which Nayak was injured. His son filed a case of which investigation is on. Also, Sadar SDPO Jayant Mohapatra and local IIC Gajendra Behera reached the spot on Tuesday with two platoons of police force.
Krug (lower body) won't play in Monday's playoff game against the Senators, the Boston Globe reports.
With Brandon Carlo and Adam McQuaid also sidelined and Colin Miller iffy for Monday's contest, Tommy Cross or Matt Grzelcyk could join the B's blue line mix for Game 3 of the team's first-round series against Ottawa. Though Krug is considered day-to-day at this stage, we'd be surprised if Boston's top puck-moving defender ended up being a lineup option for Wednesday's Game 4.
Kalki Koechlin walked the ramp on the second day of the Lakme Fashion Week 2018, wearing a beautiful off-white silhouette outfit from Amoh by Jade.
Kalki was wearing a bardot-sleeved lehenga, including a plain glossy top and an embroidered silhouette lehenga skirt. She walked with all her elegance and stunned us again. It is not often that we get to witness Kalki wearing traditional outfits but every time she does, she rocked it completely.
This time too, she looked marvellous in her showstopper outfit. The other models too were wearing amazing outfits by the designer and they too graced the ramp.
Did you like Kalki's ramp look? We did!
The Yankees did enough against an uncharacteristically wild Carlos Martinez to support a stellar start from CC Sabathia and extend their winning streak to six games with Saturday’s 3-2 victory over the Cardinals at Yankee Stadium.
Two hotels in New York state are among TripAdvisor’s Top 10 Travelers’ Choice Hotelsin the United States. Winners of the 16th annual Travelers’ Choice Awards for Hotels, which includes a variety of categories, are determined based on millions of reviews and opinions.
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US stocks rebounded on Monday, reversing some of the losses that were triggered last week by rising tensions between the US and North Korea.
Analysts said the lack of further rhetoric over the weekend had helped to calm the markets.
The gains in morning trade came in every sector, led by financial and technology stocks.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average, which measures 30 major US companies, rose 0.6% to 21,991.88.
The wider S&P 500 index was up 0.9% at 2,462.48, while the Nasdaq climbed 1% to 6,315.90.
On the Dow, major movers included Goldman Sachs, which climbed more than 2% and JP Morgan Chase, which increased 1.5%.
Shares in Home Depot, which is scheduled to report quarterly earnings this week, sank 0.4%.
ROME — Italy is letting its ambassador take up his post in Cairo, citing Egyptian progress in a probe of the 2016 torture death of an Italian scholar that had weighed on diplomatic ties.
Italian Foreign Minister Angelino Alfano says the diplomat will bring a letter from him asserting determination to discover the truth about the murder.
Giulio Regeni was a Cambridge University doctoral student researching labour movements in Egypt. He was abducted in Cairo, and his body was found a few days later bearing marks of extensive, dayslong torture.
Italian news agency ANSA said Italian and Egyptian prosecutors issued a joint statement pledging to find the "truth and all the circumstances that led to the abduction, torture and death."
Gurriel is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Red Sox, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports.
Gurriel collected three hits and three RBI in his first taste of big-league action, but he'll head to the bench for a night off Tuesday. Devon Travis will man the keystone in his stead.
In honor of Valentine's Day, I decided to reminisce on the love that has been shared throughout the San Francisco Giants clubhouse. The Giants have had their share of bromances, and what better day to celebrate those love affairs than today.
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Muhammad did not play in Sunday's win at Dallas due to a coach's decision.
Muhammad has fallen out of favor with head coach Tom Thibodeau as he's been a healthy scratch in five of the last six games and played just three minutes in the other.
Samsung Electronics Co Ltd will announce this month the results of an investigation into what caused some of its Galaxy Note 7 smartphones to catch fire, the JoongAng Ilbo newspaper reported on Monday citing unnamed sources.The South Korean firm said in October it was examining all aspects of the phone, suggesting there may be a combination of factors that contributed to one of the costliest product safety failures in tech history.The world's top smartphone maker warned of a $5.1 billion hit to its operating profit over three quarters following its decision to permanently halt Galaxy Note 7 sales in October.Investors and analysts have said it is critical for Samsung to identify the root cause of the fires in order to rebuild consumer trust and avoid repeating the same mistakes.A Samsung Electronics spokesman declined to comment.
Juventus have reportedly reignite their interest in Arsenal right-back Hector Bellerin.
The Italian champions are believed to be scouting a long-term replacement for Stephan Lichtsteiner, who is running out of his contract at the end of the season and has not been offered a new deal.
Meanwhile, Bellerin has established himself as a regular player in the Gunners backline after coming through the ranks at the north London outfit, with 133 appearances for the Premier League giants so far.
According to the Italian outlet Tuttosport, the Bianconeri are keen on bringing the 22-year-old Spaniard to Turin this January.
The report also suggests that Thomas Meunier from Paris Saint-Germain and Atletico Madrid ace Sime Vrsaljko have been shortlisted by the Old Lady.
Bellerin joined Arsenal in 2011 from Barcelona’s academy.
Gautier High School and city first responders pulled out all the bells, whistles and sirens to create a mock accident to teach a lesson against drunk and distracted driving.
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Sacramento's most wanted: It wasn't their stuff but they took it anyway, cops say
ISLAMABAD, Apr 17 (APP): Advisor to Prime Minister on National History
and Literary Heritage (NHLH), Irfan Siddiqui Monday held a meeting with State Minister for Capital Administration and Development Division (CADD), Tariq Fazal Chaudhry to discuss the matters of mutual interest.
The meeting was held here which was attended by the
senior officials of both the divisions.
Secretary NHLH Division, Engineer Aamir Hasan, Joint Secretary, Syed
Junaid Ikhlaq Secretary CADD, Nargis Ghalo were also present in the meeting.
Advisor to Prime Minister, Irfan Siddiqui and Tariq Fazal Chaudhry
exchanged views related to the issues of employees of National Library of Pakistan (NLP).
They formed a committee comprising over the senior officials of both
the divisions to sort out viable solution to the issues of the library and its employees.
TAMPA (WNCN/AP) — Police in Florida say a dog named Scarface attacked a family who tried to put a sweater on it.
Tampa police say the pit bull mix bit 52-year-old Brenda Guerrero who was trying to dress it Friday.
Her husband, Ismal Guerrero, was attacked while trying to pull the dog off her.
Police say the couple’s 22-year-old son was attacked while trying to stop the dog by stabbing it in the neck and head.
The three people escaped the house and left the dog in the backyard. They ended up in the hospital.
Police say animal control officers shot it with a tranquilizer gun, but it managed to get back into the house where two children were.
Police used a bean bag gun and stun gun on Scarface.
The dog was eventually captured by Animal Control by using a catch pole.
The Guerreros were taken to the hospital to be treated for their injuries.
Brenda Guerrero’s injuries are believed to be serious, but not life-threatening.
— WFLA-TV contributed to this report
Police look over the scene of a homicide at a convenience store in southwest Houston on July 3, 2018.
HOUSTON - A clerk was killed Tuesday when he tried to stop a robbery at a southwest Houston convenience store, police said.
The incident happened about 9:30 p.m. at the Shop 4 All Food Store at the corner of McHard Road and Park Manor Street.
Houston police said a man dressed in black clothing and a ski mask walked into the store, pointed a gun at a clerk and demanded money. Another clerk who was in the back of the store heard what was going on and confronted the robber, police said. The robber fired once, killing the second clerk, police said.
The robber ran from the store without taking anything, police said.
The first clerk was not injured.
The victim’s identity was not immediately released.
Anyone with information about the case is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 713-222-8477.
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Former RTÉ broadcaster and Head of Sport Fred Cogley has died aged 82.
Mr Cogley began his broadcasting career as a 16-year-old with Radio Eireann in 1950.
With a distinctive style he is best remembered for his many rugby commentaries. He covered 11 Olympic Games, 12 World Cups and remarkably 49 rugby seasons.
Hundreds gathered on local curbs and porches Wednesday morning for the annual The Smyrna-Clayton Fourth of July Parade. Adam Duvernay/ The News Journal
Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa elected to not undergo offseason surgery to help repair his dislocated finger, according to NFL Media and television sideline reporter Alex Flanagan.
Bosa came out of Sunday’s preseason opener against the Seattle Seahawks late in the first quarter favoring his elbow, but no injury was reported at the time of publication.
Flanagan did confirm that the finger injury he suffered in Week 8 against the Denver Broncos “is still dislocated.”
Having healthy hands can be integral for defensive ends like Bosa, who utilize their hands a lot when getting past offensive lineman.
However, the former Ohio State Buckeye said that the recovery time for the surgery caught him a little off-guard and was a big reason for him postponing it.
“I really didn’t know that it was a six-week surgery until about a month into the offseason,” Bosa said. “It’s something that I’m not really worried about, and I’ll deal with it when the season is over.”
About Mental Health Carers Project
The Leicester Mental Health Carers Project provides emotional and practical support to carers of adults with mental health problems, including dementia, living in Leicester City. They provide one to one support for carers based on their individual needs, signposting and information and advice.
Despite his widespread unpopularity, Trump has delivered on specific promises to wealthy donors and the far right.
Ellen DeGeneres has been making celebrities and audience members laugh for decades now, so it's no surprise that the host is being showered with love on her 60th birthday.
Stars like Taylor Swift, Chris Pratt, Bono, Tom Hanks and Meryl Streep sent their love and birthday wishes to the host in a cute video. While some of the stars were sillier than others, the common theme was their shared love and friendship with the funny lady.
Even Swift's cats joined in on wishing the comedienne a happy birthday, with the singer holding them while saying, "We are all so excited that you are turning sixty and we really love you so much."
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WILKES-BARRE -- The City of Wilkes-Barre has received two development proposals for the former Hotel Sterling property at West Market and River streets.
One of the proposals comes from Gateway Center Associates, located at 24 W. Market St. according to city Administrator Ted Wampole.
The West Market Street building is owned by Sam Syla, who recently opened the new Vault restaurant there.
The other proposal comes from a Florida company, McClure Associates, Wampole said.
The city is inviting some downtown business representatives to sit on a committee to review the proposals, which are not being made public.
The Hotel Sterling, built in 1898, was long a downtown fixture. It was demolished in 2013 after unsuccessful efforts to remodel and repurpose it.
The city took over ownership of the site in June 2015. It is being used for parking.
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The Weeknd’s XO record label reps artists in a similar moody, dancy R&B space, including Toronto rapper/producer NAV, who released his debut The Introduction last year. On a new track called “Some Way,” the Weeknd lends NAV his support with vocals.
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One of the world’s biggest festivals Coachella Music Festival has just concluded and it was a den of celebrities out to have a great time in their boohoo outfits and cowboy boots. Celebrities hit the carpet while attending the final day of the Revolve Festival by Moet & Chandon held during the first weekend of the […]...
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Greenville, SC, February 14, 2017 Sencorables, together with its manufacturing partner Fabric Sources International, successfully passed the essential 10,000 Impact and British Spill Test. The certification will accelerate the acceptance of Sencorables and its unique and fundamentally different sensing technology within the flooring industry.
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MILAN, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Inter Media and Communication (IMC), the media administrator and manager for Italy’s Inter Milan soccer club:
* To issue 300 mln euro bond due in 2022
* Proceeds will be used to reimbourse both IMC’s debt and a short-term credit line of Inter Milan as well as to provide for the club’s corporate needs
* Goldman Sachs is global coordinator and bookrunner of the offer (Reporting by Giulia Segreti)
The Salt Lake Tribune) From left, Rosalyn Coleman plays "Jo', Anne Tolpegin plays "Mary" and Elizabeth Meadows Rouse plays "Liz" in Pioneer Theatre Company's upcoming premiere of "Women in Jeopardy!" - a comedy set in Utah about what happens to the friendship of divorced women when they think their friend has fallen in love with a serial killer. The Salt Lake Tribune) From left, Rosalyn Coleman plays "Jo', Anne Tolpegin plays "Mary" and Elizabeth Meadows Rouse plays "Liz" in Pioneer Theatre Company's upcoming premiere of "Women in Jeopardy!" - a comedy set in Utah about what happens to the friendship of divorced women when they think their friend has fallen in love with a serial killer.
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ROCKY HILL, Conn. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday afternoon's drawing of the Connecticut Lottery's "Play3 Day" game were:
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Driven to despair, a Cape Town father stabs his tik-addicted son to death. What drove him to do the unthinkable? This Sunday, we look at the devastating effects of tik on families and entire communities.
North Dakota Offering Online Driver’s License Renewal
Officials say the online renewal process is available every other cycle, which is every six years
FARGO, ND — If you need your North Dakota license renewed, you may not have to worry about the long lines.
Beginning today, the DOT is launching an online renewal process for North Dakotans who meet eligibility guidelines.
You must have a former North Dakota license between the ages of 21 and 65 and not have any changes in your address or name that appears on your current license.
Officials say the online renewal process is available every other cycle, which is every six years.
You can find a link with more information by clicking here.
LAFAYETTE (KLFY)- Roughly 5,000 people attended the funeral of Lafayette Police Cpl. Michael Middlebook at Our Savior’s Church. Droves of Acadiana residents have lined the streets this afternoon for his procession through the city of Lafayette. Here are some of the faces honoring the fallen officer.
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Doris Terris of Lebanon Township will be having an exhibit of still life paintings in a variety of media at the Bunnvale Library, Route 513, Lebanon Township, for the month of September.
Library hours are 1-8 p.m. on Wednesdays and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays.Call 908-638-8884 for directions.
Terris has had her work accepted into many professional exhibits and won many awards. She is a signature member of Pennsylvania Watercolor Society, and full member of Garden State Watercolor, New Jersey American Artist Professional League and the Hunterdon Watercolor Society. Her work is in many private and corporate collections including Johnson and Johnson.
She works in watercolors, oils, pastel, ink and acrylics. She teaches art classes at the Flemington Senior Center.
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The United States has lost its ability to act as a mediator in the peace process between Israel and Palestine, according to several commentators and Arab leaders.
This claim comes after US President Donald Trump officially recognised Jerusalem as the capital of Israel — and announced his plan to move the US embassy from Tel Aviv to the disputed capital.
White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders has rejected criticism on the issue, saying the US is committed to reaching a peace deal.
Meanwhile, French President Emmanuel Macron has reportedly agreed to work together with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to try and persuade the US to reconsider their decision.
For more, Matt Bevan joins RN Breakfast.
Talented youngster Matthew Woodhall, of Sutton Swimming Club, clocked a personal-best (PB) time and finished a respectable fifth when competing at the Swim England National Open Water Festival.
Matthew, who qualified by winning the Midland Open Water Championships, competed aginst 37 other boys from all four corners of the UK in the 1500m race for his age group at Rother Valley Country Park, near Sheffield. But he knocked a stunning one minute, 42 seconds off his previous PB and delighted his proud coaches, Lee Bunker, from the Sutton club, and Pauline Gourley, from the Nottinghamshire Nova B county squad. Matthew has won the Nottinghamshire county age group title for the past four years, but open water swimming is a discipline that requires different skills to succeed.
Barcelona captain Andres Iniesta has signed a 'contract for life' with the club and said he wants to stay and help the team for as long as possible
You'll definitely FALL for these bears. Over and over and over again!
Toronto zoo released these clips of these giant panda cubs to celebrate their second birthday.
If these clips are anything to go by, they seem to fall over a lot!
But thankfully they haven't hurt themselves with all the tumbling.
Experts think their playful antics are all apart of their growing development .
What party animals!
French oil services firm CGG files for bankruptcy
PARIS, June 14 French oil services firm CGG said on Wednesday it had filed for bankruptcy in France and the United States as part of financial restructuring to reduce its debt burden.
While students at St. Catherine Elementary School have been celebrating Catholic Schools Week with fun activities each day so far this week, on Wednesday, Jan. 31 they hosted a program with a bit of a heavier meaning.
At 10:30 a.m. students, dressed in their St. Catherine School red polos, gathered in the gym with several veterans and auxiliary members, as well as parents, to deliver a program honoring those who have served in the military.
More information and photos from Catholic Schools Week can be found in the Feb. 2 edition of the Times-Record.
U.S. Air Force base in California lifts security lockdown
Travis Air Force Base in northern California lifted a security lockdown about two hours after it went into effect on Wednesday, saying that reports of gunfire on the installation proved to be a "false alarm."
The secretary of state denied a report that he nearly resigned over clashes within the Trump administration; on 'Special Report' Rich Edson has the story.
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Rosalie Sorrels, a Grammy-nominated folk singer and native of Idaho who recorded more than 20 albums and performed at top folk festivals around the country, has died. She was 83.
She died on Sunday in Reno, Nevada, at the home of her daughter, Holly Marizu.
Marizu told The Associated Press on Wednesday that her mother had been diagnosed with colon cancer in 2016 and also suffered from dementia, but a cause of death hadn't been determined.
Sorrels started traveling to performances with her five children after her marriage broke up in 1996. She received Grammy nominations for two of her albums.
In the 1980s she moved to a cabin near Idaho City about 60 miles (96 kilometers) northeast of Boise.
Memorial services are being planned, one of them in Boise later this month.
Bryan Health has a new micra pacemaker which can be a life safer for patients.
Emergency services are at the scene after a car overturned on a slip road off the A483.
Police and ambulance were called to the one-vehicle smash on the slip-road near Ruabon shortly before 11.10am.
It is not yet known whether anyone has been injured in the crash.
A Welsh Ambulance Service spokesman said: “We were called at shortly before 11.10am this morning to reports of a single-vehicle road traffic collision on the slip road off the A483 near Ruabon.
”A crew in an emergency ambulance and a BASICS doctor are currently at the scene.”
An eyewitness told the Leader: “I’ve just driven past the A539 turn off on the A483 and police were blocking it off. An ambulance was on the scene and it looked like a car had turned onto its roof.”
Louise Moon The mother of The Pogues' Shane MacGowan died in a car crash yesterday afternoon in Ireland. Therese MacGowan crashed into a wall in the village of Ballintogher in Sligo at 3pm on New Year's Day.
Mrs MacGowan, 87, was driving alone in the car and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Her body was taken to Limerick University Hospital, where a post-mortem is due to take place on Monday.
A spokesperson for Ireland’s national police force, An Garda Síochána, said the crash was being treated as an accident.
“It would appear to be a single car collision with a wall,” he said.
Manitoba Hydro is expanding their infrastructure to keep up with the rapid growth of the Pembina Valley.
"Obviously this growth has been going on for awhile, and the area is going to continue to grow. Manitoba Hydro has to be in a position to not only meet the current demand but the demand over the next 20, 30 years," Spokesperson Bruce Owen explains.
He notes more homes and new businesses mean greater energy needs. With so many residents using electricity to heat their homes during winter months, customers will see lights begin to flicker during peak usage times.
Currently, crews are adding new lines to connect to the upgraded Stanley station near Carman. Owen says the investment will result in greater voltage and more consistent, reliable service.
Work is expected to continue throughout the summer.
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WWE made drastic changes to both the Raw and SmackDown rosters with last week’s superstar shakeup, and among the swaps was a commentary table trade. David Otunga, who served as the third voice on SmackDown Live alongside Tom Phillips and John Bradshaw Layfield, will be switching to Raw in place of Byron Saxton, who debuted on SmackDown last Tuesday.
Otunga was not a part of Raw last week, however, and he’ll be out for at least the next six weeks to shoot an upcoming movie titled Katrina. WWE revealed Monday that in his place will be a former Raw commentator who had been relegated to pay-per-view kickoff shows.
Via WWE.com:
“While new Raw commentator David Otunga is spending the next six weeks shooting “Katrina,” an upcoming action film, WWE Hall of Famer Booker T will be temporarily joining Michael Cole and Corey Graves at the Team Red announce desk.”
The Handmaid’s Tale season one concluded with Offred (played by Elisabeth Moss) being dragged away after it was revealed that she was expecting her second child, which she was expected to hand over to Serena Joy (Yvonne Strahovski).
When the guards arrived at Serena Joy’s house to take her away, Offred’s lover Nick (Max Minghella) urged her to trust him and get into the van with them.
Offred then whispered to Rita (Amanda Brugel), a Martha who serves Serena Joy and her husband, where to find hidden letters.
Fans are no doubt desperate to find out what the future holds and now, showrunner Bruce Miller has hinted that there could be devastating news.
He explained: “The Mayday resistance is going to be a big part of season two.
Bradley went 1-for-3 with a double and two RBI in Wednesday's 3-0 win over the Nationals.
It's been a tough first half at the plate for Bradley, but he's caught fire lately, going 11-for-28 (.393) over his last nine games with two homers, two steals and eight RBI. Given how streaky he's been throughout his career, don't be surprised if he stays locked in right through to the All-Star break.
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The crisis in the Samajwadi Party has deepened over the past few months with lots of drama, twists and turns. Here is a timeline of how the political feud within the party has unfolded within the past few months.
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Mississippi police said the boy shot his elder sister after she refused to give up a video game controller
By Alex Edelman
A nine-year-old boy shot dead his sister, 13, in the southern U.S. state of Mississippi following an argument about a video game controller, local media reported Monday.
The tragedy took place Saturday when the girl refused to give up the controller, Monroe County Sheriff Cecil Cantrell said according to reports. The boy then opened fire, striking his sister in the back of the head.
The bullet pierced through girl's brain, and she was taken to a hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, in critical condition. She died Sunday.
An investigation was opened to determine how the young boy had access to a firearm and to what extent he was aware of the danger.
Such accidents are not rare in the United States, where the debate on gun control rages on.
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Amazon is offering Prime member perks at more Whole Foods stores. In a major move, the e-commerce giant rolled out discounts for Prime members at 121 Whole Foods Market stores across 12 states and Whole Foods Market 365 stores nationwide.
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Fashion footwear brand Wanted Shoes has been acquired by One Step Up.
The 25-year-old label, and several other shoe brands owned by the New York-based conglomerate, will anchor the newly formed entity Fashion Footwear LLC.
Morris Abraham will continue to serve as president of Wanted Shoes.
The business will focus primarily on casual footwear, which the company described as “the nucleus of the fashion industry.”
Wanted Shoes’ corporate office will relocate to One Step Up’s headquarters at 1412 Broadway in New York. However, the brand will maintain its showroom at 1370 Sixth Ave.
Wanted Shoes are distributed on Amazon and the company’s e-commerce site, as well as at retailers such as DSW, Macy’s and Century 21.
One Step Up is a 30-year-old company headed by chairman Harry Adjmi.
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Investigators are trying to nail down whether anyone else was in the hotel suite reserved by the Las Vegas gunman during the time he was registered there, multiple senior law enforcement officials briefed on the investigation into the shooting told NBC News.
The investigators are puzzled by two discoveries: First, a charger was found that does not match any of the cell phones that belonged to Stephen Paddock, the man who killed himself inside the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino after sending a barrage of bullets down on a crowd of 22,000 people below.
And second: garage records show that during a period when Paddock’s car left the hotel garage, one of his key cards was used to get into his room.
There are several possible explanations for these anomalies, the investigators say, but they want to get to the bottom of it.
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A program that helps underprivileged kids access skills training for tech jobs received a financial boost on Tuesday. anagan will beginning in the Fall of 2018.
Odorizzi (6-6) allowed two runs on three hits and three walks across six innings in Monday's loss to the Blue Jays. He struck out four.
Odorizzi, who yielded a two-run home run to Josh Donaldson in the first inning, cruised through the next five frames to a quality start. Unfortunately, the Rays bats couldn't solve Nick Tepesch on the other end, dropping Odorizzi to his sixth loss of the season. He dealt with a foot issue after being struck by a batted ball in his previous outing, but that did not appear to limit him in this one. Odorizzi will look to build off of this solid outing Saturday against the Mariners.
HOUSTON - Stanton Welch, the artistic director for the Houston Ballet, stops by with a preview of their new production called "Play."
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Paraguay’s President Horacio Cartes says he will not be a candidate in the 2018 election even if Congress approves a constitutional amendment to allow a second term.
Cartes made the announcement Monday in a letter to the Archbishop of Asuncion that he shared on Twitter. He said he was inspired by Pope Francis’ call to avoid violence and seek political solutions.
Violent protests broke out last month after the Senate secretly voted in favor of the amendment.
Protesters set some furniture on fire in the Congress building and a 25-year-old was shot and killed after police stormed the headquarters of the opposition’s Authentic Radical Liberal Party.
The proposal is a hot-button issue in Paraguay where memories are fresh of a 35-year military dictatorship that only ended in 1989.
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RIYADH, April 24 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia aims to generate 35 to 40 billion riyals ($9-11 billion) in non-oil revenues from its privatisation programme by 2020 and create up to 12,000 jobs, according to a document published by the official news agency on Tuesday.
The initiative targets 14 public-private partnership investments worth 24 to 28 billion riyals and includes the corporatisation of Saudi ports as well as the privatisation of the production sector at the Saudi Saline Water Conversion Corp (SWCC) and the Ras Al Khair desalination and power plant, the document showed.
($1 = 3.7499 riyals) (Reporting by Marwa Rashad Writing by Stephen Kalin)
For the second straight day, the Sioux City Community School District will be dismissing several schools today due to the heat.
Four non AC elementary elementary schools will be let out two hours early today: Bryant, Hunt, Riverside and Sunnyside.
The four schools were also let out early due to the heat back on May 25.
This weekly roundup highlights the ceramic, glass, refractories, brick and related news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week on our website, as well as our eNewsletters and social media platforms.
GE Aviation’s dust and debris testing on ceramic matrix composite engine components drew the most reader interest last week (GE Aviation Completes Latest Round of CMC Testing): “GE Aviation recently announced that the second phase of GE9X ceramic matrix composite (CMC) component testing in a GEnx demonstrator engine is complete. The demonstrator engine accumulated…”
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A man accused of shooting at homes and vehicles in a Quincy neighborhood in August pleaded guilty to a lesser charge Monday, according to court records.
Records show Jamie Farthing, of Quincy pleaded guilty to aggravated discharge of a firearm, a class 4 felony. He originally faced a class 1 felony charge of aggravated discharge of a firearm.
Farthing was arrested in August after police said he shot at homes and vehicles in the area of Evergreen Drive West. A neighbor told WGEM News that Farthing was shooting from inside a home.
Farthing was scheduled for sentencing on Feb. 2.
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Where the Chapter 7 trustee has objected to a debtor’s claimed exemption in an annuity contract, the objection must be overruled because the debtor never transferred the annuity policy and never borrowed against it. “In the above‐entitled chapter 7 case, debtor Daniel Drumheller (individually, ‘the Debtor’; with his spouse and joint debtor, ‘the Debtors’) has claimed ...
Murphy scored his first goal of the season and had an assist while getting 18:19 of ice time in Sunday's win at San Jose.
Murphy has had a large role on the blue line since being called up from the AHL as he's averaging 18 minutes of ice time per game. Although he hasn't contributed much offense in his career (just 37 points in 151 games with Carolina) he's getting time on the power play as well (1:15 this season), so he may merit a look in deep leagues.
“Conference series and its allied Journals warmly invite you to Toronto, Canada from August 31-September 01, 2018 for the International Conference on Clinical and Medical Case Reports (Case Reports 2018). This lively congress will highlight interesting, informative and instructional case reports from all clinical disciplines. Case Reports 2018 will focus on ‘Bridging the Gap between Research and Knowledge Translation’ to help improve communication and knowledge among clinical community and to provide a platform for international colleagues to establish corporations and exchanging ideas. Case Reports 2018 will provide the venue to present stimulating clinical presentations, unexpected adverse reactions and update modern diagnostics procedures and therapeutics options.
We look forward to welcoming you and spending valuable time in Toronto, Canada.”
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Put down the fork. Step away from the buffet table.
UC Davis nutrition expert Liz Applegate wants us to think about exactly what we’re shoveling down our throats. Not just to lose weight but to protect our brains.
“Brain food is real and it really does matter,” said Applegate, an author, professor and director of sports nutrition at UC Davis. She’s an advocate of the MIND diet, a combination of two long-studied diets that have been shown to reduce the…
Jailed Hollywood private eye says he has dirt on Michael Jackson "A lot of people are quaking that I'm going to disclose lots of things when I get out," Anthony Pellicano said.
Mike Ovitz settles bizarre long-running case with writer A truly weird legal battle between a Hollywood journalist and a man who was once the “most powerful” person in entertainment has been settled. Anita Busch’s 14-year-old case against Michael...
Kerkorian's wiretapping lawyer serving sentence in Oregon The Hollywood lawyer convicted in 2008 in the wiretapping of Kirk Kerkorian’s ex-wife, Lisa Bonder, is finally behind bars.
Hollywood private eye Anthony Pellicano to be resentenced Pellicano — who was sentenced to 15 years in prison in 2008 in a wiretapping scandal — will be resentenced in the case after a federal appeals court overturned some of...
April 6 Yunnan Hongxiang Yixintang Pharmaceutical Co Ltd :
* Says it will pay cash dividend of 2 yuan per 10 shares (before tax) to shareholders of record on April 12, for FY 2016
* The company's shares will be traded ex-dividend on April 13 and the dividend will be paid on April 13
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/yiOy08
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
In October Malibu appointed Huge as its lead global creative agency after a competitive pitch. The brand has previously worked with AnalogFolk on its digital business but the agency said that it stopped working on it last year.
Malibu has also worked with Bartle Bogle Hegarty's Black Sheep Studios, which created the "Malibros" spot featuring Made in Chelsea’s Jamie Laing and Andy Jordan last year.
Pernod Ricard did not respond for comment on the review.
Last month Pernod Ricard promoted Philip Ainsworth to UK marketing director from his previous role as marketing director of its vodka brand Wyborowa.
Ainsworth replaced Patrick Venning who became global marketing director for whisky brands Ballentine’s First and Chivas Brothers’ Introduction to Scotch Portfolio.
The Morningside Baptist Church to host Blue & White Sunday, an event to honor law enforcement and the family of fallen Greenville policeman Allen Jacobs, who attended the church as a child.
The special service will be held on Mar. 19 at the Morningside Baptist Church located on 1115 Pelham Road at 10:30 a.m.
The church said the Jacobs family will be attending the event as well as Greenville Police Chief Ken Miller and SC Supreme Court John Kittredge.
For more information, contact the Baptist Church at 864-297-7890.
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The first Democratic challenger to officially file to run against McSally spent the opening day of his campaign fending off accusations that he’s actually a Republican, though through no fault of his own. To read more on this item plus all the stories in the April 17 Yellow Sheet Report, go to www.yellowsheetreport.com (Yellow Sheet Subscription Required). To subscribe to ...
PAPUA New Guinea's foreign affairs and immigration minister Rimbink Pato has announced administrative arrangements are being finalised for dual citizenship to become a reality in March. "Dual citizenship is a new concept for PNG and creates great opportunities for our people at home and around the world," Mr Pato said.
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Panasonic is holding a hiring event on Wednesday, February 22 from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm.
Panasonic is hiring over 2,000 employees in 2017 to produce the World’s Highest quality lithium-ion batteries for the Tesla Model 3.
Panasonic has announced it is hiring for the following positions at the Gigafactory east of Sparks.
Material Handler
Production Operators
Maintenance Technicians
Shift Leads
Panasonic says applicants must be open to 12 hour day/nights shifts.
The event will be held at:
Regional Public Safety Training Center
5190 Spectrum Blvd.
Reno, NV 89506
They are asking applicants to RSVP with a resume to penarecruiting@us.panasonic.com.
They are also saying that professional dress and five copies of your resume are required at the hiring event.
Panasonic says it will produce lithium-ion cells for Tesla's new Model 3 and energy storage products at the Gigafactory.
For additional job information go to PanasonicNV.com
Two male teens were shot, one fatally, near a charter school in Chicago's Austin neighborhood Monday morning, police said.A group of males were walking when a black male in a red jacket fired shots just after 9:10 a.m. in the 4900-block of West Division Street outside YCCS-West Youth Connection Charter School, police said.An 18-year-old and a 17-year-old were wounded in the shooting, CPD First Deputy Superintendent Kevin Navarro said at an 11 a.m. press conference. One of the victims ran into the school for safety.The 18-year-old died. Authorities have not released his identity. The 17-year-old was shot in the leg and transported to Stroger Hospital, where his condition stabilized.Investigators believe the shooting stemmed from an argument. Navarro said police also believe the victims and the shooter knew each other, since they were seen walking together on surveillance video.Police have not yet identified the suspect. No one is in custody. Area North detectives are conducting an investigation.
WASHINGTON — U.S. officials say an American soldier missing for nearly two days in Niger has been found dead. He was one of four U.S. troops killed in a deadly ambush.
His body was found and identified Friday after an extensive search. Four Niger security forces were also killed.
U.S. officials say they believe extremists linked to the Islamic State group were responsible for the attack about 200 kilometres north of Niger's capital of Niamey.
The joint patrol of U.S. and Niger forces were leaving a meeting with tribal leaders and were in trucks. They were ambushed by 40-50 militants in vehicles and on motorcycles.
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US college student Otto Warmbier was flown from North Korea to Cincinnati, Ohio on Tuesday, and quickly brought to a hospital. His parents say he's in a coma.
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GREELEY, Colo. (AP) — A Brazilian meatpacking company has sold its U.S.-based Five Rivers Cattle Feeding operation as part of a $1.8 billion divestment of assets.
JBS, the world’s largest meatpacking company, was fined $3.2 billion after company leaders acknowledged paying about $150 million in bribes to Brazilian politicians to help it gain financing to expand the company.
The Greeley Tribune reports JBS sold Five Rivers Cattle Feeding to Pinnacle Asset Management for $200 million in a deal that closed Friday.
The feeding operations — which includes 11 feed yards in six states — will be managed by Acadia Asset Management and Ospraie Management.
JBS’s U.S. operations are based in Greeley. It also has feeding operations in Arizona, Idaho, Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas.
TERRE HAUTE Ind. (WTHI) - It will be at least another week before the Indiana Parole Office can move back into its normal office space inside the Vigo County Community Corrections Center.
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The State Parole Office has been operating out of a temporary office inside the center since Wednesday.
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That's according to director Bill Watson.
He also told us clean-up continued on Monday at the facility.
Fire investigators are still asking for your help finding the suspect in this fire.
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POLICE are dealing with a serious collision on the A31 eastbound, between Winchester and Alresford, which happened just after 8.30am this morning.
The eastbound carriageway is closed between the Percy Hobbs roundabout and the junction with Rodfield Lane.
The road is likely to be closed for a few hours, and police have asked drivers to avoid the area if possible.
The westbound carriageway, going from Alresford to Winchester, is open.
MILAN, April 6 Europe's real estate stocks index rose to a six- month high while banks fell on Thursday after remarks from European Central Bank chief Mario Draghi poured cold water on expectations of tightening measures.
Both Draghi and chief economist Peter Praet said the ECB would stick to its policy plan including bond buying and record-low rates for some time to come as it is not yet convinced the euro zone economy is back to rude health.
"Real estate is recovering from worries that rates could start a phase of strong increases. Prospects that the central bank will remain cautious make the sector attractive," said Giuseppe Sersale, fund manager at Anthilia Capital in Milan.
Higher interest rates make stable yields offered by real estate firms less attractive. On the other hand, stocks in European banks, whose margins are boosted when rates rise, were under pressure, with the sectoral index down 0.7 percent. (Reporting by Danilo Masoni, Editing by Vikram Subhedar)
Even though Teyana Taylor won’t be releasing an updated version of her new album K.T.S.E., she’ll still be dropping new music in the form of a joint album with Ty Dolla Sign.
Taylor revealed the news on Twitter via response to a fan who raved about her song “3 Way” on K.T.S.E., which features Ty. “We actually bout to do a whole album together” she replied.
We know, we know: after the shaky, unpredictable rough roll-out of K.S.T.E., will this album actually come to fruition? According to Teyana, don’t worry: she’s CERTAIN this album will drop in its entirety. “Oh no this is for sure happening. A full album,” she tweeted with a winky face emoji.
This makes joint album number 2 that Ty will be featured on: he’s also working on a joint album titled MihTy with Jeremih, whom Teyana is scheduled to tour with this summer.
Looks like it’s a family affair!
The price of gas soared to new heights as Ontario’s carbon tax kicks into gear. Dan McTeague explains where prices are heading and how it will affect residents.
British American Tobacco said on Wednesday it continued to perform "very well" and was trading in line with its expectations. BAT, home to the Lucky Strike and Dunhill cigarette brands, said it continued to record market share growth and noted that profit growth was expected to be weighted to the second half of the year, reflecting the phasing of volume shipments, product investment and marketing spend.
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The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the Chicago area and all of northern Illinois, as well as parts of southern Wisconsin and northwest Indiana through Wednesday evening.
Parts of McHenry County were under a thunderstorm warning until 2:15 p.m., while the larger thunderstorm watch was in effect until 8 p.m.
Storms that hit the Woodstock area before 1:45 p.m. downed trees near Woodstock and Wonder Lake, blocking some roads, according to the weather service. Dime-sized hail was reported in the area.
Chicago residents should expect scattered thunderstorms throughout the day, and there is a possibility of winds reaching 60 mph and about 1-inch hail, the weather said.
People are advised to stay indoors if they hear thunder and to watch the weather channel or listen for weather updates on the radio.
For updates, check the Tribune's weather page.
Old power cables spliced together and woven haphazardly through trees are used to power electricity to some houses in the mountain In Cain Alto, Puerto Rico, Wednesday, May 30, 2018. Such jury rigged arrangement is a safety code violation virtually guaranteed to leave the neighborhood blacked out in a future hurricane. Ramon Espinosa AP Photo
Jason Butt joins The Telegraph after spending the past two years covering high school sports for The Washington Post. A 2009 University of Georgia graduate, he's also covered the Baltimore Ravens and Atlanta Falcons for CBSSports.com.
An Oviedo police officer has been charged with shooting into an occupied vehicle and two counts of aggravated battery after firing his gun at a suspect revving his engine at him in September, according to the Seminole County State Attorney's Office. Matthew Danler, 37, was responding to a call for help in the 900 block of Sharon Court on Sept.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A man who set a 69-year-old stranger on fire at a Denny’s restaurant near Portland has been sentenced to 10 years in prison.
The Oregonian/OregonLive reports 25-year-old Deshaun Swanger pleaded guilty Monday to attempting to murder Scott Ranstrom at the restaurant in Happy Valley last year.
He also pleaded guilty to assaulting a second man, who said he suffered minor burns, and harassing a third man in a movie theater days before the Denny’s attack.
Swanger didn’t speak at length in court.
He was arrested last April after walking into the restaurant, sitting in a booth near Ranstrom, dousing him in gasoline and using a match to ignite the fuel.
Ranstrom was treated at a hospital burn center for face and body wounds. He told KOIN-TV that he doesn’t think the sentence is lengthy enough.
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While catching up on the news one chilly morning outside the South Miami Starbucks on S. Dixie Highway (US1), Dr. Anthony Krupp of Coral Gables wears a “pussyhat” that his wife donned during the Women’s March on Washington in January. With a background in psychology and teaching, Dr. Krupp said he is thoroughly enjoying the response he gets — both positive and otherwise. The knit pink hats, topped with corners that resemble cat ears, are part of the Pussyhat Project in support of women’s issues.
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ZAGREB, July 4 (Reuters) - The creditors of Croatia’s indebted food producer and retailer Agrokor passed on Wednesday a debt settlement deal that includes debt-to-equity swap and some loan write-offs to avert bankruptcy.
Holders of 80 percent of the 33.8 billion kuna ($5.32 billion) debt, including Russia’s Sberbank, voted in favour of the deal that will put the company in hands of creditors and bondholders. The vote took place in the Commercial court premises in Zagreb.
Agrokor, the largest private company in the Balkans with 60,000 staff, was put under state-run administration in April 2017, crippled by debts built up during an ambitious expansion drive..
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New challenger for Bellerin
Yet another club has been linked with a summer swoop for Arsenal right-back Hector Bellerin.
Barcelona, Manchester United and Juventus have all been credited with interest in the Spanish defender.
But Italian website calciomercato claim Napoli are now joining the congested battle.
They claim Napoli’s top priority is to replace their 36-year-old full-back Christian Maggio, and will explore the possibility of signing Bellerin, 23.
The pound was steady ahead of inflationa dn employment releases in August
Sterling was steady at 1.100 against the euro and 1.299 against the US dollar as markets await key updates on the UK economy.
Inflation as measured by Consumer Prices Inflation (CPI) hit 2.9 per cent in May, before falling back to 2.6 per cent in June.
If it has jumped back up in July, an base rate rise from the Bank of England may come sooner rather than later, as raising rates helps to keep the cost of living in check.
Policymakers try to keep inflation running at around two per cent.
Employment figures later this week - particulary wage rises - will give another insight into the economy and signal when the Bank of England will raise rates.
If it looks more likely that policymakers will raise rates, the pound is likely to strengthen against the euro and the US dollar.
ROME (Reuters) - Italy's anti-establishment 5-Star Movement on Wednesday called for eurosceptic economist Paola Savona to withdraw his candidacy as economy minister to help the possible formation of a government.
Savona was proposed to head the key ministry by 5-Star and the far-right League as part of a coalition government that seemed poised to take office last week, but the head of state vetoed Savona due to his views on the euro.
"It's surprising that Paolo Savona, a person of great culture and a fine political sense, has not yet taken the decision to withdraw," said Laura Castelli, a lawmaker close to 5-Star leader Luigi Di Maio.
The League has continued to insist that Savona should be part of any government it plays a role in, while President Sergio Mattarella has not withdrawn his veto, resulting in political stalemate.
(Reporting By Gavin Jones)
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President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump host French President Macron and Mrs. Macron for an official state dinner at the White House. The arrival will be livestreamed.
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1:13 It's a girl! First local baby of the new year born at St. Elizabeth's Pause
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House Majority Whip Steve Scalise remains in critical condition and needs further surgery after he was shot Wednesday during a GOP baseball practice in Alexandria, Va., according to the hospital where he is being treated.
Breathtaking fireworks lit up the night skies from the Las Vegas strip to the United Arab Emirates. Fortunately for us, video captured the spectacular sights and sounds.
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RIVERTON, Ill. (WAND)- The American Red Cross is providing shelter for five people forced from their home by a Wednesday morning fire.
Firefighters say they were called to a fire at a mobile home off North Oaklane Drive in Riverton around 9:30 Wednesday morning.
The fire started when someone was frying chicken in the kitchen, and it spread when the pot fell off the stove, firefighters said. The fire affected the kitchen and living room, they said.
No one was injured, firefighters said. They said five people live at the home, including three children who were away when the fire happened.
The Red Cross said it is also providing food, clothing and emotional support.
Even though Bratislava is dubbed as a city on the river, it does not have a museum dedicated to its ship-building and river transport history. This may change after the restoration of the historical towboat A turec is complete and it becomes a museum in its own right.
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× Harvey Weinstein indicted on charges of rape, criminal sexual act
(CNN) — A New York City grand jury has indicted movie producer Harvey Weinstein on charges of rape in the first and third degrees and criminal sexual act in the first degree, according to a release from the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office. The investigation remains active and ongoing, District Attorney Cyrus Vance said in Wednesday’s release. CNN was reaching out to Weinstein’s attorney.
It turns out that Millennials like to travel in packs not just to be social; the demographic born in the 1980s may have more travel concerns than other generations. A CWT Connected Traveler Study of 1,900 travelers from 16 countries found that while 58 percent of 24- to 34-year-olds travel with others, 71 percent of Baby Boomers and 58 percent of Gen Xers travel alone. As well as traveling with others, the study found that Millennials are more likely to buy travel insurance, and are more likely to cancel a trip due to safety concerns.
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UK police: Counterterrorism officers join investigation after 2 sickened by unknown substance near spy poisoning town
× Saturday Rain Breakdown
A weak front will be moving through our region this weekend, bringing the chance for a few LIGHT sprinkles Saturday morning. NW Arkansas has the best chance of rain as you wake up and head out the door. Here is the breakdown:
SATURDAY 6AM – 9AM
SATURDAY 9AM – 12PM
SATURDAY 12PM – 3PM
Here is a timeline for a 20% or greater chance of rain where you live:
We will not be squeezing out too many raindrops as the best chances for rain remain to the north in Missouri. These showers will be leftover from storms that will fire Friday night in north-central Oklahoma. Not everyone will see rain but a few hundredths of an inch are possible, especially in NW Arkansas.
This animation shows rain totals throughout Saturday.
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A 2-year-old and a 26-year-old man were shot and killed in Chicago, the police department said. It is the second deadly incident involving a child in the city in the past two days.
The White House is undergoing a major renovation while President Donald Trump takes a 17-day working vacation in Bedminster, New Jersey. The Government Services Administration oversees the massive project, which began last week and will include new heating and air conditioning systems, fresh carpeting, and repairs to the South Portico steps on the South Lawn, as well as renovating the Navy Mess kitchen, the West Wing lower lobby and the IT system. The following photos from Getty Images and Reuters show some of the work being done.
—CNBC's Adam Jeffery contributed to this report.
The MVNO CEO is hoping to attract new customers with the deal
Anywhere Sim CEO Matthew Wright has announced a new deal with PayPoint in a bid to attract the over-the-counter payment customer base.
With a new TV marketing campaign on the horizon in the coming months, Anywhere Sim is hoping to appeal to any potential growth for new customers and improve the service for existing customers.
Wright told Mobile News: “PayPoint is by far and away the most suitable fit for our customer demographic which is predominantly over 65, so a widespread network in as many locations as possible is key, really.
“The way PayPoint approached the project and the whole implementation process really helped. Its people were just the best to deal with.”
At present Anywhere Sim customers can conduct transactions over the phone, online and now, with the new PayPoint deal, they can pay over the counter in numerous locations across the UK.
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Bills will be his fifth NFL team
Newhouse has bounced around the league since being drafted in the fifth round of the 2010 draft by the Green Bay Packers. The offensive lineman spent his first four seasons in Green Bay (2010-2013) before joining the Cincinnati Bengals (2014), New York Giants (2015-2016) and Oakland Raiders (2017).
* Indexes up: Dow 0.36 pct, S&P 0.22 pct, Nasdaq 0.21 pct WASHINGTON, Feb 10 German Defence Minister Ursula von der Leyen said she had a positive meeting with U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis and saw the U.S. call for NATO partners to increase their funding for the transatlantic alliance as "a fair demand."
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March 31 Ichigo Inc :
* Says it took out 8 billion yen worth loan on March 31, with a term of 7 years
* Says it signed loan contract with commitment lines worth 14 billion yen in total, with a term of 2 years
* Says the proceeds to be used to fund acquisition of hotels
* Says it also financed 7 billion yen in total to fund development and acquisition of solar power generation station as well as the CAPEX expenses
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A man was found shot in the arm inside of a Jackson home early Monday morning.
Jackson police say they responded to a shots fired call at a home in the 1600 block of 1st Avenue just before 4:00 a.m.
They found a man inside with at least one gunshot wound to his arm. A witness said that several gunshots were heard being fired into the home.
The victim was taken to the hospital and is now in stable condition.
Police have no suspect information right now. If you have any information, please let police know or call CrimeStoppers.
This investigation is ongoing.
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The Richmond County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help identifying a woman wanted for questioning in regard to a forgery case. The forgery happened on November 9 at Conn's on Bobby Jones Expressway.
If you have any information, you are asked to contact Inv. William Hornsby or any Financial Crimes Investigator at the Richmond County Sheriff's Office at (706) 821-1023 or (706) 821-1020.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Commonwealth Bank Of Australia-
* ‍Managing director and chief executive officer, ian narev, will retire by end of 2018 financial year​
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Houston Millennials hosted their first AIM Leadership Conference, bringing together local leaders to share strategies and challenges to success at Houston Community College Central Campus.The event also hosted a conversation with Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and Houston business icon Jim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale.AIM stands for ambition, influence, and motivation.The nonprofit group helps millennial professionals network with other young movers and shakers in private, public and non-profit industries.
The man behind the billboards telling Elon Musk to "dump Trump" has revealed himself, and he is far from finished with his work.
Silicon Valley lawyer and venture capitalist Doug Derwin is funding a campaign to convince Musk, who heads both Tesla and SpaceX, to sever ties with President Donald Trump, according to Bloomberg.
Derwin has bought billboard space — including one outside Tesla's Fremont, California, factory — started a website, and took the $150,000 he had planned to spend on a new Tesla and donated it to the ACLU instead.
He says he plans to spend up to $2 million on the multi-pronged campaign, which he started because he believes Trump is using Musk to legitimize himself.
Read the full story at Bloomberg.
Louisville native and 2011 St. X grad, Justin Thomas, just won the PGA Championship!
Want to thank @NetJets for the upgrade so I had a seat for this bad boy! Won't be leaving my time anytime soon pic.twitter.com/dVsHmMS5Ij — Justin Thomas (@JustinThomas34) August 14, 2017
Things started going Justin’s way when he nailed a couple insane putts!
Wait for it … wait for it … GOT IT. #PGAChamp pic.twitter.com/FUR5HciqxM — PGA of America (@PGA) August 13, 2017
Congratulations, Justin!!
NEW DELHI: Indian non-Basmati rice may soon make its way to China with Beijing clearing the grain of any risk of introduction of alien pests.The decision comes weeks after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to China.New Delhi had a couple of months back pitched for market access for a variety of its goods to China in a move to bridge the widening trade deficit.China has agreed to send a team to India next month to inspect mills that produce non-Basmati rice.“The pest risk analysis to weed out chances of any foreign pests has been done. We’ve invited them to examine our rice establishments and the inspection team from China will come next month,” said an official in the know of the details.Based on the inspection, certain mills would be authorised to export non-basmati rice to China.
11:50pm–#Bridgeport CT– Today’s vehicle fire was on Fairfield Avenue near Albion Street. A witness told me the car hit a tree in the road divider in front of Krausers a little over a half mile away before the car caught fire. A person in the nearby store helped put the fire out with a fire extinguisher. The fire department also used dry chemical extinguisher instead of water so there would be no freezing.
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - The Illinois Senate has again approved a prohibition on employers asking applicants their salary history.
The Senate voted Tuesday night 31-16 on Sen. Cristina Castro's legislation.
The Elgin Democrat says the plan would benefit women. Women often have lower salaries over time because they enter and leave the workforce for family and other issues more often than men.
Castro says Illinois women lose $20 billion in wages over their careers because salaries are often based on previous wages.
Republicans say it's a burden to employers and penalties are draconian. The Senate rejected a similar plan that had less-severe penalties for wayward employers.
Gov. Bruce Rauner vetoed a similar bill sent to him last year. His spokeswoman did not immediately respond to a request for comment Tuesday night.
Watch the two best attempts in the dunk contest at senior all-star game
Sehome's Logan DeBoo and Lummi's Trazil Lane compete in the dunk contest at the 31st Annual Basketball Classic on Friday, March 10, at Lynden High School. DeBoo took first place.
Manchester First Baptist Church Ham & Strawberry Supper
The Mary Martha Fellowship of the First Baptist Church of Manchester invites anyone with a good appetite and a taste for roast ham, homemade salads and strawberry shortcake with freshly picked strawberries, homemade biscuits and real whipped cream to attend the annual Ham and Strawberry Dinner at 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 17. The Church is located at the corner of Main and Bonnet Streets at the small roundabout in Manchester. Reservations for the dinner and takeouts may be made by calling Martha Thompson at 802-362-3473, and are recommended if stairs are a problem. Takeouts may be picked up between 5:15 and 5:30 p.m. A donation of $12 for adults and $6 for children 8 and under is requested.
Cristiano Ronaldo faces 12-game ban for pushing referee
Real Madrid’s megastar, Cristiano Ronaldo, may face a 12 game ban for pushing the referee following his red card against Barcelona in the el Clasico on Sunday evening. Ronaldo scored in the 80th minute, but earned a yellow card for removing his shirt to celebrate his goal, showing off his muscles at Camp Nou. The […] Read Full Story
Three people were displaced by a fire late Friday afternoon at a semi-detached home on Burton Avenue.
In a release, Greater Sudbury Fire Services said crews were called out at just after 5 p.m. Three fire stations, five vehicles and 17 firefighters responded.
Four people had to be evacuated, firefighters said.
Total damage was pegged at $50,000. One of the building’s four units was affected. Fire damage was described as moderate, while smoke damage was severe.
There were no injuries.
The cause of the fire was not released.
Peter loses his job at the brewing company and must deliver the news to his family.
Very happy for the Penticton Vees and their coach
Very happy to have Fred Harbinson sign on for another five years.
He is a fantastic coach and the Penticton Vees are lucky to have him.
Andrea Friess
Penticton
“The teachings of white supremacy and racism in all its forms deny the dignity and sanctity of life,” the diocese said in a news release. “We urge all people of goodwill to recognize that race and ethnicity are part of who we are, but do not render any individual or group superior to another. We must strive to love one another as Christ loves us; to love all of our neighbors as ourselves, and to put that love into concrete action against violence, hatred and injustice.
Posted: Oct 05, 2017 2:19 PM CDTUpdated: Oct 05, 2017 2:19 PM CDT
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Bradford has rejoined the team for practice for the first time in two weeks, raising the possibility of him coming back as the starter for the upcoming game at Chicago.
Bradford went through drop-back throwing drills on Thursday during the initial portion of the workout that was open to reporters. He has been kept out of the past three games because of a sore left knee that stemmed from the season opener.
Coach Mike Zimmer said he doesn't know yet whether Bradford or backup Case Keenum will start on Monday against the Bears, but the extra day before the game will give Bradford a better chance to be cleared for a return.
The Vikings (2-2) have lost two of their three games with Keenum.
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HOUCKTOWN, Ohio (AP) — Authorities say two people died in a mobile home fire in northwest Ohio.
The (Findlay) Courier newspaper reports that fire departments and police responded at around 2 a.m. EST Sunday to a fire report at a home in Houcktown, a small community near Findlay. Two bodies were found inside after the fire was put out.
The Ohio state fire marshal and Hancock County coroner and sheriff’s office are investigating the fire’s cause. The two victims weren’t identified immediately.
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TEN army officers are being investigated by the Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) for alleged fraud.
It is understood the soldiers, who are noncommissioned officers, are subjects of an inquiry involving alleged fraudulent use of funds amounting to about $10,000.
RFMF chief of staff Colonel Jone Kalouniwai said there was an inquiry into the matter.
"I cannot comment on it at the moment because we are still conducting enquiries in that particular issue," Col. Kalouniwai said.
He said he would only comment when investigations were complete.
"We will inform you when the time is appropriate."
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The 38-year-old artist pled guilty in March to the theft of federal Section 8 housing voucher funds and had faced up to 10 years in jail.
Mildred Ewton Harwood, 95, of Dunlap passed away Thursday, May 24, 2018.
She was member of First Baptist Church of Dunlap.
Preceding her in death were her parents, Lee & Ellen Ewton; husband, Raymond Harwood; sisters, Dorothy, Cleo, Una Lee Ewton and Vergie Perkins; brothers, Aurthor, Woodrow, Edward and Obed Ewton; and great grandsons, Ryan and Nathan Harwood;
Survivors include son, Jerry (Vickie) Harwood, Hixson; grandsons, Stede (Teresa) Harwood, Indiana, and Tom (Betty) Harwood, Chattanooga; great-grandchildren, Tabitha Harwood, Chattanooga, Samantha, Kaitlyn and Nicholas Harwood, Indiana.
Funeral services were held Saturday, May 26 in the funeral home chapel with Bro. Josh Coffman officiating. Burial was private.
Special thanks to Life Care Center of Red Bank for all their special care.
An online guestbook is at www.ewtonfuneralhome.com.
Ewton Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Dunlap was in charge of arrangements.
A state investigation has uncovered two Roosevelt High School bank accounts with $1.8 million in deposits that wrongly operated outside of the district's oversight.
The Des Moines Register reports (http://dmreg.co/2jQm7eu ) that the audit released Friday found hundreds of thousands of dollars of improper and undocumented spending tied to the Des Moines school.
The report says former girls' basketball coach Chris Cundiff deposited more than $19,000 into a bank account he controlled and used some of the money to buy gifts for athletes and coaches, which is not allowed.
A phone number for Cundiff could not be found Saturday.
The report says the second account was opened by a booster club, but run by Roosevelt's activities department contrary to district policy.
It included $325,000 in payments to coaches that were not run through district payroll, so taxes and withholdings were not deducted.
NEW YORK — Russell Westbrook has been fined $10,000 and assessed a postgame technical foul for initiating a confrontation with Utah Jazz centre Rudy Gobert on Monday.
The league made the announcement Tuesday.
The Oklahoma City Thunder guard came onto the court as a substitution following a stoppage with 7:55 remaining in the fourth quarter of a 113-96 Game 4 loss to the Jazz. He intervened in an incident between Gobert and Oklahoma City backup point guard Raymond Felton.
Westbrook committed four fouls in the first half and finished with five. He had 23 points and 14 rebounds, but had just three assists and made 7 of 18 shots.
The Thunder trail the Jazz 3-1 and host Utah on Wednesday in an elimination game.
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Speech to Text for Terre Haute man arrested for failure to appear
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news.. police pick up a local man who didn't appear in court after a 20-17 arrest. terre haute police arrested "30"-year-old "joseph douglas" last night. he faces a number of charges including "possession of a destructive device".. "auto theft".. and "resisting law enforcement". those charges stem from july of last year. a hearing is set for july 17th. it's no secret folks in the wabash valley are under a heat
There will be no security shields for Uber and Lyft vehicles in Winnipeg but there will be a small safety charge as changes are being made to a proposed bylaw.
Mayor Brian Bowman says ride sharing dispatchers will have to pay a three cent per trip safety surcharge. The estimated $45,000 raised will be used to promote industry safety measures.
Taxis will be allowed to use diamond lanes on a one-year trial basis. And the city will slow the introduction of 120 new cab licenses to come online. A lottery system will be used for 60 new licenses in March, the rest by the end of 2018.
The taxi industry has lobbied for some of these changes, arguing ride sharing companies aren't subject to the same rules and regulations.
City council will vote on the bylaw Wednesday.
COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - At least two people attacked Turkey’s embassy in Copenhagen with petrol bombs early on Monday causing some minor damage to the exterior of the building but no injuries, police in the Danish capital said.
A view of the Turkish Embassy in Copenhagen, Denmark, March 19, 2018. Ritzau Scanpix/ Mathias OEgendal/ via REUTERS
The building was empty at the time.
Police were at the scene investigating and no one had been arrested, a police official told Reuters.
Aug 15(Reuters) - Pepper Food Service Co Ltd
* Says it was listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange first section, effective Aug. 15
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Credit: Myriam SantosFollowing the death of founding singer Glenn Frey in January 2016, The Eagles expressed doubt that they’d ever play again. However, after re-forming with Frey’s son Deacon and country star Vince Gill filling in for Glenn to play last month’s Classic West and Classic East festivals and the upcoming Classic Northwest event in September, the band apparently has decided to continue on and has lined up its first official headlining dates with the new lineup.
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As the single currency has fallen again after brief recovery, adding credence to our view that recent decline is still in progress and may extend further weakness to 1.0525-30 (61.8% Fibonacci retracement of 1.0340-1.0829), then towards 1.0500, however, loss of downward momentum should prevent sharp fall below 1.0470-75, risk from there has increased for a rebound later.
In view of this, would not chase this fall here and would be prudent to sell euro on subsequent rebound as 1.0590-95 should limit upside. Only above said resistance at 1.0634 abort and signal low is formed instead, risk test of previous resistance at 1.0658 first
Ellen DeGeneres has been making celebrities and audience members laugh for decades now, so it's no surprise that the host is being showered with love on her 60th birthday.
Stars like Taylor Swift , Chris Pratt, Bono, Tom Hanks and Meryl Streep sent their love and birthday wishes to the host in a cute video. While some of the stars were sillier than others, the common theme was their shared love and friendship with the funny lady.
Even Swift's cats joined in on wishing the comedienne a happy birthday, with the singer holding them while saying, "We are all so excited that you are turning sixty and we really love you so much."
New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez (6) reacts to an injury during the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the New York Giants, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013, in East Rutherford, N.J. A shoulder injury needs to be checked out as it could mean torn ligaments. Julio Cortez AP
While the Provincial Board (PB) has yet to create a resolution compelling mayors to submit the list of Dengvaxia recipients in their towns or cities, Daanbantayan Mayor Vicente Loot visited the Capitol today and submitted a list of Dengvaxia recipients from Daanbantayan.
Loot told members of the media that their municipal health office has identified more than 100 children who were injected with the controversial Dengvaxia shots.
“We are also asking help from the PHO (Provincial Health Office) to determine who among the children had a history of dengue,” said Loot.
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He added that the list also contained other information about the Dengvaxia children.
Loot said so far, there were no cases of children infected with Dengue virus after they took the Dengvaxia shots in the town of Daanbantayan.
Baku. 21 December. REPORT.AZ/ Bitcoin can lose half of its current price. Report informs, founder and CEO of Pantera Capital hedge fund Dan Morehead said in an interview with the CNBC channel.
Dan Morehead, who invested $ 72 in Bitcoin, said that sharp rise and fall in block chain projects are still ahead: “Next week, the bitcoin can depreciate by 50% and fall to the level of last month. But after a year, its price may be more than today's."
Notably, Pantera Capital was founded in 2003. The fund is known for its investment in digital currencies. In 2017, annual profit of the fund increased by 25 004% to 1.7 billion AZN.
According to experts' estimates, hedge funds that invested in the best traditionally financial assets made 148% profit this year.
At right, are the results for Bill Doyle’s 2017 Town Meeting Day Survey from the 7,300 returns of Vermont residents in all 14 counties. The numbers represent the percentage of residents who answered “yes”, “no” or “not sure” for each of the 15 questions.
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Brooke Glass and her Gulfport Lady Admirals cracked the Elite 8 in the Class 6A Girls State basketball tournament. The Lady Admirals battle No. 1 ranked Jackson Murrah at high noon on Saturday on the campus of Jackson State.
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Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 3:35 PM EDT) -- A Washington federal judge on Thursday declined to toss the U.S. government’s suit accusing a man of willfully failing to disclose foreign bank accounts, finding that the allegations could reasonably lead the court to infer that the man understood IRS reporting requirements.
In denying Jeffrey P. Pomerantz’s motion to dismiss the case, U.S. District Judge Marsha J. Pechman found that the government had alleged enough to allow the court “to draw the reasonable inference” that Pomerantz willfully failed to report his accounts with the Canada Imperial...
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Wisconsin state Rep. Ron Tusler, of Harrison, speaks at a Rural Wisconsin Initiative news conference Tuesday in Madison, Wis. Members of the group presented their plans for improving life in rural Wisconsin and retaining young people who are choosing big cities over small towns.
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"The Constitution does not provide for first and second class citizens." - Wendell Willkie"There is in this country no superior, dominant, ruling class of citizens.
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Following Trump's first State of Union address this week, the conservative news outlet duped a number of students into believing that words uttered by Barack Obama - the more favourably-regarded president among young New Yorkers - were actually those of a Republican.As the short video experiment shows,However, it also shows young Americans pondering the impact of their previous government's foreign-policy rhetoric.Four individuals where asked about the line:Barack Obama said this during his final State of the Union address in 2016.One woman stated, thinking Trump had made the threat:When his quotes were presented as being said by Donald Trump, the response was largely negative.one person said.When debriefed on the speech switcheroo, most of the respondents admitted a certain bias against the current president.one man said. "So do your own research, educate yourself, it's your duty for the future of the country."
Franklin Financial Network in Franklin, Tenn., and Civic Bank & Trust in Nashville are once again delaying their planned merger.
The deal’s termination deadline was extended to July 1, 2018, according to a regulatory filing on Thursday.
Pasco County deputies are searching for Julio Gonzalez, 49, of St. Petersburg, who is considered "armed and dangerous" after he stole an AR-15 rifle from a New Port Richey home on Sunday. Pasco County Sheriff's Office
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - The Senate’s top leader says it’s “premature” to tout President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize in pursuing a peace deal with North Korea.
But Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell chuckled as he mentioned the “chagrin” it would cause the Nobel committee to award Trump the world’s most coveted diplomatic prize.
The Republican senator made the comments this week to WHAS-AM in his home state of Kentucky.
U.S. and North Korean officials are continuing talks aimed at salvaging a summit between Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. McConnell says the U.S. should always be “skeptical” when dealing with North Korea, but says it’s good that Trump and Kim could meet.
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SAO PAULO May 2 U.S. regional jet operator Republic Airways Holdings Inc, the biggest operator of commercial aircraft made by Embraer SA, will expand its fleet this year through leasing arrangements, Embraer's Chief Financial Officer Jose Filippo said on Tuesday.
Republic announced on Monday that it had emerged from Chapter 11 restructuring with a fleet of 170 Embraer E-Jets and it planned to add 18 more by the end of 2017. In November, Embraer said it had transferred an order for 24 E-175 aircraft from Republic to United Airlines. (Reporting by Brad Haynes, Editing by Franklin Paul)
CAMP RIPLEY -- More than 150 soldiers in central Minnesota are heading to Kuwait. The Minnesota National Guard's 851st Vertical Engineer Company based at Camp Ripley will depart Wednesday for a nine-month deployment.
They will conduct engineer support missions.
The average age of the deploying soldiers is 27 years old. The youngest is 18 and the oldest is 55.
This will be the first deployment for 137 soldiers, the second for 10 of them, and the third for two soldiers.
Fourteen of the soldiers are women.
They will train in Texas next month and then arrive in Kuwait in June. They will come back to Minnesota next spring.
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CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – 22News invited Political Consultant Tony Cignoli in to see how Wednesday’s violence outside the capitol might change the way we see our world.
Watch the video above for the full interview.
Malia Obama just finished her first year at Harvard and she has stayed under the radar. Here is a glimpse into her epic freshman year.
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. >> For the 11th consecutive year, West Virginia has topped State Farm’s list for the likelihood of vehicles crashes involving deer and Pennsylvania wasn’t far behind.
Using claims data, the Bloomington, Illinois-based insurer released its annual deer claim study list, ranking the top states where deer-vehicle collisions are most common.
State Farm says the odds of a vehicle collision involving deer are 1 in 43 in West Virginia. That represents a slightly better outlook for drivers from 2016, when the odds were 1 in 41.
Montana was next, followed by Pennsylvania, Iowa and Wisconsin. The chances of hitting a deer were lowest in Hawaii at 1 in 6,823.
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State Farm says the average claim to fix vehicle damage was $4,179, up from $3,995 the year before. October through December are the months when drivers are most likely to hit a deer.
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April 6Yunnan Nantian Electronics Information Co Ltd :
* Says co's unit (plaintiff) receives judgment on the lawsuit filed against a Beijing-based pharmaceutical group co(defendant), regarding sale contract dispute
* According to the judgment, defendant was requested to repay 7.6 million yuan and litigation fee to plaintiff
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By Danielle Chavira
DENVER (CBS4) – Colorado Parks and Wildlife hopes you’ll take the family out this weekend for their free fishing event.
In the past, the agency has chosen the first weekend of June to allow anglers 16 years and older to fish for free for two days. This year, that weekend falls on June 2 and June 3.
“This is the perfect time for anglers to introduce a friend or family member to fishing, or for those seeking new forms of outdoor recreation to give one of America’s favorite activities a try,” said Doug Krieger, aquatic section manager for Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
There are more than 2,500 lakes and reservoirs in Colorado, on top of 9,500 miles of streams and rivers.
A one-day fishing license for adult residents costs $9, but increases to $26 for an annual pass.
LINK: Colorado Parks & Wildlife Licensing Website | Colorado Fishing Brochure
Danielle Chavira is a digital producer for CBS4. She’s an avid runner and novice flyfisher. Connect with her on Twitter @danielle_c8.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Nordea Bank Ab says:
* Has today, on behalf of the wholly owned subsidiary Nordea Holding Abp (“Nordea Finland”) applied for the admission of Nordea Finland’s shares to trading on Nasdaq Helsinki, Nasdaq Stockholm and Nasdaq Copenhagen.
* Provided that the re-domiciliation is carried out and that Nasdaq Helsinki, Nasdaq Stockholm and Nasdaq Copenhagen approve the application, the intention is that trading in Nordea Finland’s share will commence during the autumn. Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting By Johan Sennero)
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The owner believes he will be able to get the site cleaned up in time for the speedway’s next scheduled event on Sunday.
A woman kneels next to a half-naked man lying by a roadside as his wounds ooze blood. After saying a quick prayer she disappears into the crowd of onlookers‚ then someone hurls a lump of concrete at his head.
“Gaan haal ’n gun!’’ (Get a gun!) someone yells as he struggles to breathe.
Other than the prayer offered by the unknown woman‚ no one attempts to help. And no one tries to shield three little boys from the act of violence.
Footage of the crime in Manenberg is circulating on social media. The face of the man who shattered the concrete on the injured man’s head cannot be seen.
“It’s strategic I think‚’’ said Roegshanda Pascoe‚ chairman of the Western Cape Safety Forum. “This video is an attempt to send out a message from one gang to another.
“My concern is that gangsters are killing other gangsters in public to prove a point. They don’t shoot any more. They beat them to death. It is a public display of power‚ of dominance.’’
April 24 (Reuters) - Greenbay Properties Ltd:
* ACQUISITION OF A 50% STAKE IN LOCAVISEU-SOCIEDADE DE GESTAO DE IMOVEIS, S.A.
* ACQUISITION CONSIDERATION IN RESPECT OF A 50% STAKE IN THE FORUM COIMBRA AND FORUM VISEU SHOPPING CENTRES IS EUR114.06 MILLION
* RESILIENT’S STAKE IN LOCAVISEU-SOCIEDADE WILL BE ACQUIRED FOR A PURCHASE CONSIDERATION OF EUR66.4 MILLION Source text ID: (bit.ly/2Ka0DTZ) Further company coverage:
Washington, DC (WQOW) - The American Gaming Association is estimating millions of dollars will be wagered for the NCAA tournaments.
The American Gaming Association estimates Americans will wager $10.4 billion on March Madness, which marks a 13 percent increase over 2016's estimated $9.2 billion.
The AGA said of the $10.4 million that will be wagered on the tournaments in 2017, only about $295 million, or 3 percent, will be wagered legally through Nevada sports books, which is the only state allowed to offer traditional sports betting. The AGA said the remaining $10.1 billion will be spent on illegal offshore websites or through bookies.
Collectively, the AGA said Americans bet at least $150 billion per year on sports illegally. Ahead of the NCAA tournaments, it said 40 million people fill out roughly 70 million brackets, with an average person completing nearly two brackets and betting $29 per bracket.
A bird big enough to feed a crowd can take hours to cook properly — so here’s a great way to carve out some extra time for yourself! This handy technique is the perfect back-pocket trick to save you half the cook time (we’re serious) if you’re running behind on the big day. Watch the full video on how to spatchcock above, or catch the step-by-step action below.
Step 1
Place turkey breast-side down on a clean surface.
Step 2
Use sharp poultry shears to cut along both sides from backbone to end.
Steps 3 and 4
Turn the turkey breast-side up. Press down hard on one side of breast until bone cracks. Repeat on other side.
Step 5
Place turkey on a rack over a rimmed baking sheet. Add seasonings and roast until golden. Try it: Spatchcocked turkey with thyme and sage.
Now, what to do with all that extra time? (Maybe get a head start on the Thanksgiving side dishes — or sit down with a glass of wine. You’ve earned it.)
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Whether a lawyer is a member of a “public body” for purposes of reports under the Whistleblowers’ Protection Act is among the issues that will be examined April 12-13 during oral arguments before the Michigan Supreme Court.
May 3 Capio
* Q1 net sales mln SEK 3,914 (3,603)
* Q1 operating result (EBITDA) mln SEK 342 (296) and margin 8.7 pct (8.2), EBITDA increased by 15.5 pct
* Q1 organic sales growth 3.3 pct (3.7) and total sales growth 8.6 pct (3.6)
* Reuters poll: Capio Q1 net sales were seen at 3.88 billion, EBITDA at SEK 334 million
* Says in France aim this year is to keep EBITA margin flat and in a longer perspective increase margins despite tough pricing environment
* Says acquisitions made have margins above group average and will contribute positively to margin development in 2017 and will gradually be enhanced further by synergies
* Says acquisition activity is expected to continue Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting by Stockholm Newsroom)
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - In honor of the Illinois bicentennial, the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum will be opening an exhibit honoring presidents who were from our state.
The exhibit called "From Illinois to the White House: Lincoln, Grant, Reagan, Obama" will open March 23 and be open for the rest of this year.
The exhibit will showcase the presidents' connections to Illinois and their achievements.
Visitors can see rare artifacts including the table where Lee surrendered to Ulysses S. Grant in the Civil War, note cards Reagan used in his "Tear Down This Wall" speech, Barack Obama's Grammy, and more.
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On February 11, 2017, Sheila M. Oster (nee Levitas); beloved wife of Dr. H. Gerald Oster; devoted mother of Mark (Lisa) Oster, Stephanie Oster (Donna Kiscaden) and Joyce (Jason) Shapiro; dear sister of the late Barbara (Bernard) Amernick; loving grandmother of Melissa Shapiro, Rebecca Shapiro and Alyssa Oster; adored daughter of the late Anne and Benjamin Levitas; cherished daughter-in-law of the late Martha and Eugene Oster. Services at SOL LEVINSON & BROS., INC., 8900 Reisterstown Road, at Mount Wilson Lane on Wednesday, February 15, at 11 a.m. Interment at Har Sinai Cemetery, Garrison Forest Road. Please omit flowers. Contributions in her memory may be sent to American Lung Association, 211 E. Lombard St., #260, Baltimore, MD 21202. In mourning at 12145 Faulkner Drive (Worthington Park), Owings Mills, MD 21117, through Friday afternoon.
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The Houston Texans are preparing to start their third quarterback of the season on Sunday in Jacksonville.
Texans coach Bill O’Brien said today that he’s expecting T.J. Yates to start in place of Tom Savage, who was injured in yesterday’s loss to the 49ers.
Yates showed some promise in Sunday’s game, completing 14 of 26 passes for 175 yards, with two touchdowns and no interceptions. Yates played better than Savage on Sunday, so the Texans might want to keep playing Yates even if Savage is medically cleared.
The Texans had Savage on the field to start the season in Week One, but he was terrible and got benched in favor of Deshaun Watson. With Watson at the helm, the Texans’ offense came alive, but the season was essentially lost when Watson suffered a torn ACL.
Houston hopes Watson will be healthy and ready to go next year. For the remainder of this year, Savage and Yates may be auditioning for the role of Watson’s backup in 2018.
Dallas Police are currently working a situation in the 11,000 block of Forest Central Drive, Tuesday, April 24, 2018.
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Dallas Police are currently working a situation in the 11,000 block of Forest Central Drive.
There are reports that there was a shooting at this location, but details are still unfolding on exactly what happened.
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The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue has been offering tax amnesty to people who have failed to pay their taxes in recent years. Newswatch 16 told you about a 93-year-old woman from Schuylkill County who said tax collection efforts against her were heavy handed.
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PHILADELPHIA — Hours after he ripped into Donald Sterling for the bombshell racial rants the Clippers owner made that got him banned from the NBA on Tuesday, Flyers forward Wayne...
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Sanju director Rajkumar Hirani said, "When we heard the story, we thought that a film needs to be made. We asked Sanju, 'We are going to make this film, do you have the courage? The story which you are telling us if it is shown on the screen, will it be alright with you? Will you not have any problem?'. And, Sanju agreed." (Source: Photo by Varinder Chawla)
SAN JOSE (KRON)–A few mylar balloons got tangled up in power lines Saturday morning and left nearly 3,500 San Jose customers without power.
According to a spokesperson for Pacific Gas and Electric, the metallic balloons floated into power lines on Malone Road and Newport Avenue.
Authorities say, 3,597 customers lost power and as of 1:30 p.m. 380 households were still affected.
PG&E crews hope to fully restore power to the remaining customers by 4:00 p.m.
The electric company wants to encourage people to secular tie mylar ballons down to a weight or celebrate with them inside a closed facility.
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April 20 ELISA OYJ
* Q1 REVENUE EUR 416 MILLION (REUTERS POLL EUR 414 MILLION)
* 2017 REVENUE IS ESTIMATED TO BE HIGHER THAN IN 2016
* Q1 PRE-TAX PROFIT EUR 84 MILLION (REUTERS POLL EUR 82.8 MILLION)
* Q1 EBITDA EUR 144 MILLION (REUTERS POLL EUR 143 MILLION)
* 2017 REVENUE IS ESTIMATED TO BE HIGHER THAN IN 2016
* 2017 COMPARABLE EBITDA IS ANTICIPATED TO BE HIGHER THAN IN 2016
* CAPITAL EXPENDITURE EXPECTED TO BE A MAXIMUM OF 13 PERCENT OF REVENUE Source text for Eikon: Link to Reuters poll:
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Ritchie Highway north of Jones Station Road in Severna Park is down to one lane of traffic this evening, as county crews are working on an emergency repair to a 36-inch water main which broke around noon today.
Anne Arundel County Department of Public Works spokesman Matt Diehl said that around noon today contractors replacing and repairing guardrails along northbound Ritchie Highway struck the main, causing it to break.
A 200-foot section of Ritchie Highway is down to one lane in the area where county crews are working to isolate and repair the damage, according to Diehl.
Diehl said no one has lost water service because of the main break, and he does not anticipate that anyone will lose service.
i couldn't wait…"Belong To You" remix ft. @6lack out now on all platforms! link in bio My project "About Time" comes out tomorrooow 🥀
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Police are responding to a two-car crash with injuries in Wolcott in which a Connecticut State Trooper was involved. (WFSB)
Police are responding to a two-car crash with injuries in Wolcott in which a Connecticut State Trooper was involved.
The accident took place on Wolcott Rd, or Route 69, between Munson Road and Sharon Road on Saturday evening.
Naugatuck Police Lieutenant Bryan Cammarata told Channel 3 the head-on crash involved an off-duty female trooper and a male driver of a pick up truck.
Crews are expected to remain on scene investigating for several hours.
Both the driver of the car and the trooper, who was in a State Police car were taken to the hospital, said Chief of Wolcott Police Ed Stephens.
This story is developing. Stay with Channel 3 Eyewitness News for updates.
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Free agent guard Raymond Felton has agreed to a one-year deal to return to the Oklahoma City Thunder, according to ESPN.
Free agent guard Raymond Felton has agreed to a one-year deal to return to Oklahoma City, league source tells ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 4, 2018
The deal is reportedly offered at $2.4 million for one year.
Felton's signing pushes the Oklahoma City Thunder past the $300 million threshold in terms of salary and luxury tax, the first NBA team to do so.
Felton averaged 6.9 points and 2.5 assists in 82 games a year ago with the Thunder, according to ESPN.
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Barrie police is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing teenager.
Cameron Abernathy went missing from his home in the area of Yonge Street and Big Bay Point Road on Tuesday, just after 11:30 p.m.
Abernathy is described as being white, 5’8”, 140 pounds, with a thin build and braided brown hair. He was last seen wearing a blue Adidas jacket, gold jewelry, blue jeans, and white shoes.
Anyone with information is asked to call police or Crime Stoppers.
Charles Barkley, the outspoken former Auburn basketball great and Basketball Hall of Famer, says Roy Moore should have been "disqualified" from Alabama's U.S. Senate race. Wochit
Group lauds Osinbajo’s peace efforts, insist on restructuring
Youth group known as, ‘I belong to One Nigeria Initiative’, has commended Acting President Yemi Osinbajo for meeting with northern and southeastern leaders, aimed at calming the tension being generated by the October 1 forceful eviction order handed to the Igbos by some northern youth groups and find ways of putting an end to continued […]
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Saturday, April 22nd is the annual ‘Walk MS, Klamath Basin’. Registration is free and begins at Merrill Presbyterian Church at 9 am; the walk begins at 10 am. Registration can be done online or in person at the event. For more information:-
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Dylan Farrow reminds everyone how Woody Allen fucked with her when she was a kid. [LA Times]
Kylie Jenner got dumped by that rapper dude. If you actually believe she’s pregnant, then that makes it worse (I don’t). [Celebuzz!]
Something you’d see in movies, R. Kelly was robbed blind in broad daylight by people in moving trucks and uniforms. [HHMW]
Tom Arnold calls out Roger Stone for manipulating Al Franken’s sexual harassment accuser and it kind of blows up in his face. [PageSix]
Farrah Abraham’s mom showed her ass off to the internet. [TMTN]
J.K. Rowling finally speaks up and defends the casting of a giant pile of mumbling scarves to play Grindelwald. [WWTDD]
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Fires in LA are shutting down productions left and right, three more went down today. [TMZ]
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Every Florida school and school administrative building will have to prominently display “In God we trust” under a bill passed by the Florida House.
The House on Wednesday approved the bill on a 97-10 vote.
Rep. Kimberly Daniels, a Jacksonville Democrat and sponsor of the bill, cited the recent shootings at a Florida high school during her closing speech on the bill. Seventeen people were killed last week at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland.
Daniels said that God is the “light” and “our schools need light in them like never before.”
She added that gun issues need to be addressed, but the “real thing that needs to be addressed are issues of the heart.”
It’s not clear if the bill will pass the Florida Legislature. The Senate has not heard the bill this session.
Love is in the air for Valentine's Day, and for Tom and June Brown of State College, that love has been tried and true for 63 years. They met on the Penn State campus in 1954 when Tom was working on his second degree and June was a graduate student.
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FORT SHAFTER — U.S. Army-Pacific honored commanding general of the Philippine Army Lt. Gen. Glorioso Miranda, here, recently.
The USARPAC commanding general, Gen. Robert Brown, hosted the ceremony.
Miranda and the Philippine Army delegation were in Hawaii for the 5th Executive Steering Group meeting in early February.
The ESG is an annual event aimed to provide Philippine Army and USARPAC senior leaders a venue for mutual agreement, collaboration on near-term activities and long-range direction for bilateral security cooperation.
Miranda visited different units while in Hawaii.
USARPAC’s relationship with the Philippines is broad, and our alliance is one of the United States’ most enduring relationships in the Asia-Pacific region. It has been the cornerstone of stability for over 70 years.
The Filipino people are some of our closest friends and allies.
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The reality star previously revealed on Ellen that if she were to have a son she would go with Junior and name the baby after boyfriend Tristan Thompson , however while she still may not have decided on a name for her daughter she has one name already ruled out.
Walking into a room of strangers can be an incredibly painful experience for all but the bold. Every business owner has to do it at one time or another, but even the most outgoing people can end up feeling a little shy. MSNBC’s JJ Ramberg has these tips for feeling more comfortable and confident at networking efforts.
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INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Queens of the Stone Age frontman Joshua Homme has apologized after a photographer claimed the singer kicked her camera while she photographed the band's concert in Southern California.
Photographer Chelsea Lauren said on Instagram that she sought medical treatment after the camera smashed into her face from the kick Saturday night at a radio station's annual Christmas event. Video posted to social media shows Homme swinging his leg and connecting with the camera while playing guitar at the Forum near Los Angeles.
Homme said on Twitter Sunday that he was "in a state of being lost in performance" and thought he was kicking lighting equipment on state. He says it was unintentional and he hopes Lauren accepts his apology.
Emails seeking further comment from Homme's representatives were not immediately returned.
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Super Eagles forward, Alex Iwobi, has expressed delight over his goal against Crystal Palace in Sunday’s English topflight encounter.
The Nigeria international is delighted to have helped Arsenal to beat the Eagles in the Emirates stadium.
Olivier Giroud opened scoring for the Gunners in the 17th minute with a superb back-heel kick, before the 20-year-old forward took the game beyond Palace in the 56th minute.
Iwobi told Arsenal website, “It was a great feeling. It was a bit unorthodox but a goal is a goal and I’m happy to start 2017 with a goal.
“Playing against Barcelona and scoring Premier League goals – there were some special moments in 2016. But it’s all in the past now.
“I’m concentrating on the future and being the best that I can.
“We’ll just have to focus on our next game, take it as it comes. Hopefully we’ll see what happens at the end of the season.
“We should be [ready to go again in 48 hours]. We need to recover well and train again and prepare for Bournemouth.
SPARTANBURG Co., S.C. (WSPA) — A man is accused of kidnapping a woman from a Spartanburg business before robbing and sexually assaulting her.
Andrell Demond Wright, 23, of Spartanburg is charged with kidnapping, criminal sexual conduct and strong arm robbery, according to jail records.
Wright took the victim against her will from Sitel on Dec. 4, according to a report from the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies say Wright withdrew $500 in cash using the victim’s debit card against her will. The victim told deputies that she was later taken to Wright’s home where she was forced to perform a sex act on him, which was recorded with her cellphone.
The report states the victim was later dropped off at the business.
Wright was booked into the Spartanburg County Detention Center on Friday and remains in custody, according to online jail records.
Victor Oladipo has developed into a headliner in Indiana, and is quickly growing “sick and tired” of the comparisons to former Pacers superstar Paul George.
Just when you think #Victor Oladipo can't top his last performance, he does. https://t.co/hbIyLcPHOm — Clifton Brown (@CliftonGBrown) December 11, 2017
Oladipo simply wants to play, and not always get measured against the guy he was traded for last summer.
The 25-year-old further solidified his case for an All-Star berth by dropping a career-high 47 points on the visiting Denver Nuggets in a 126-116 overtime win Sunday night.
Per the Indy Star:
Dec 12 (Reuters) - Thai Beverage Pcl:
* THAI BEVERAGE PUBLIC CO LTD (REQUEST FOR TRADING HALT) Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Banks and energy companies surged Wednesday and smaller companies made huge gains as stocks got back almost all the ground they lost the day before. Investors reversed course as they hoped Italy would be able to avoid a new round of elections after all.
On Wednesday:
The S&P 500 index advanced 34.15 points, or 1.3 percent, to 2,724.01.
The Dow Jones industrial average rose 306.33 points, or 1.3 percent, to 24,667.78.
The Nasdaq composite added 65.86 points, or 0.9 percent, to 7,462.45.
The Russell 2000 index soared 24.34 points, or 1.5 percent, to 1,647.99.
For the week:
The S&P 500 is up 2.68 points, or 0.1 percent.
The Dow is down 85.31 points, or 0.3 percent.
The Nasdaq is up 28.60 points, or 0.4 percent.
The Russell 2000 is up 21.06 points, or 1.3 percent.
For the year:
The S&P 500 is up 50.40 points, or 1.9 percent.
The Dow is down 51.44 points, or 0.2 percent.
The Nasdaq is up 559.06 points, or 8.1 percent.
The Russell 2000 is up 112.48 points, or 7.3 percent.
HONG KONG, April 13 China Everbright International said on Thursday it plans to spin off and separately list its greentech subsidiary, in a deal that could value the business at up to $1.5 billion.
The Chinese financial services giant said it plans to sell up to 644 million shares in China Everbright Greentech Limited, representing around 30 percent of the company, at between HK$5.18 and HK$5.90 per share.
The proposed Hong Kong listing is subject to approval by the Hong Kong exchange listing committee.
The market capitalisation of China Everbright Greentech Limited company would be between HK$10.4 billion and HK$11.8 billion ($1.3 billion-$1.5 billion), the company said. ($1 = 7.7718 Hong Kong dollars) (Reporting by Farah Master and Michelle Price; Editing by Edwina Gibbs)
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BOSS, the British Oil Security Syndicate, has now recovered more than £3m on behalf of fuel retailers who are members of BOSS Payment Watch. The scheme helps retailers reduce losses from people claiming to have no means of payment.
Kevin Eastwood, executive director at BOSS, said: “Recovering more than £3m for retailers is a significant milestone for BOSS. None of this would have been possible without the help and support of police forces and retailers around the country. It clearly demonstrates that membership of BOSS Payment Watch can make a difference to the bottom line.”
Almost one third of UK forecourt retail outlets are members of the BOSS Payment Watch scheme and members include all the major fuel brands, leading independents and major supermarkets.
BOSS says that since the scheme was introduced participation has grown steadily and proved to be extremely effective and popular with UK fuel retailers.
To honor Norma (Adams) Furniss for her nearly 50 years of volunteer service at Bingham Memorial's Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, the hair salon was named "Norma's Beauty and Barber Shop."
Friday was also Furniss' 95th birthday. Dozens of family and friends turned out Feb. 2 to attend the surprise naming ceremony.
"I got started because of a friend of mine was going to volunteer and she asked me to volunteer with her," Furniss said. "We were both widows. She quit when she got married again and I stayed on. (I didn't remarry.) I enjoy hair, the volunteer ladies here and the staff."
She added, "I was almost a beautician. All I had to do was pay the tuition but I had five kids and decided I couldn't afford it. I like doing hair."
Speaking of the party, she said, "I just can't believe this. It makes it worth being 95."
To read the complete story, see it in the Saturday, Feb. 3, edition of the Morning News.
Two men on bicycles were wounded in an explosion of a bomb that may have been detonated by a trip wire, police said on Monday in the Texas capital, where earlier this month three parcel bombs killed two people.
A pair of $2 billion markets are gearing up for some new therapies over the next few years.The drugs in development are to treat two major women's health conditions, endometriosis and uterine fibroids, which can cause a lot of pain for women and in some cases lead to infertility and surgical procedures.
NEW YORK (AP) – The New York Police Department says it is responding to a report of an explosion near Times Square.
The response is centered in the area of the Port Authority bus terminal.
It’s led to delays along some of the subway lines that pass beneath the bus terminal.
Some passengers have been evacuated as a precaution.
There were no immediate reports of injuries.
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Petty Officer Christian Ramsay,was “completely out of his head” and “swanned around offending people”, the hearing was told.
Ramsay, 39, became so drunk he lost all self-control and embarrassed himself and his colleagues in front of senior guests from military forces around the world.
He asked a female colleague if she wanted to be raped, made offensive remarks to a senior Indian officer about his heritage and told an offensive joke about the US to members of an American military band.
After being challenged, Ramsay continued to insist he could do his job looking after VIPs at the Tattoo.
Instead, he spent the event being looked after by a Royal Navy colleague.
Ramsay, who is based at Faslane on the Clyde and has served with the Royal Navy for 18 years, was fined £1,500 at Portsmouth Military Court for his drunken antics in August 2016. He admitted two counts of unfitness through alcohol.
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Portsmouth, Va. – Firefighters in Portsmouth responded to a fire around 7 a.m. Wednesday due to a malfunctioning ceiling fan.
Officials say that the fire was in the 4900 block of Briarwood Lane and that when crews arrived, light smoke was coming from the home.
There was one elderly resident in the home at the time of the fire but was able to get out of the home during the incident.
No one was injured and the resident was not displaced because of the fire.
April 24 (Reuters) - Trustmark Corp:
* Q1 EARNINGS PER SHARE $0.54
* Q1 EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW $0.49 — THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S
* QTRLY NET INTEREST INCOME TOTALED $105.3 MILLION, DOWN $3.8 MILLION RELATIVE TO PRIOR QUARTER
* QTRLY REVENUE, EXCLUDING INTEREST AND FEES ON ACQUIRED LOANS, INCREASED 4.0% YEAR-OVER-YEAR TO TOTAL $144.0 MILLION Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
West Virginians will vote on a proposed road bond referendum Saturday.
The proposal would allow the state to sell $1.6 billion in bonds to be used for improvement and construction of state roads and bridges.
Early voting for the referendum ended on Wednesday.
The polls will open Saturday at 6:30 a.m. and will remain open until 7:30 p.m.
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New terminal helps Kuwait keep up with the growing numbers of passengers
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KUWAIT: The new terminal 4 (T4) at Kuwait International Airport was inaugurated yesterday in a ceremony that was attended by top state officials, led by His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.
The new terminal, which will be specifically used by Kuwait Airways, stretches over 225,000 square meters, has 14 gates, duty free shops and parking with a capacity of 2,450 cars. It will increase Kuwait International Airport’s capacity to 25 million travelers by 2022.
The project is part of Kuwait’s development vision 2035, and helps Kuwait keep up with the growing numbers of passengers that is expected to reach 40 million annually by 2037. The project is projected to make an expected annual income of no less than $800 million, and create about 40,000 job opportunities. – KUNA
A couple is facing several drug-related charges after police seized $77,000 worth of drugs from a Niagara Falls residence.
Police executed a search warrant Tuesday just before 9 p.m. and discovered $37,000 worth of cocaine, $34,000 worth of heroin and $6,400 of marijuana. Officers also seized a large amount of cash inside the home.
Charged with three counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking and single counts of possession of the proceeds of crime are Geol Spencer, 28, and Krystle Regis, 30.
RANDALL MARGRAVES, FATHER OF THREE DAUGHTERS MOLESTED BY EX USA GYMNASTIC TEAM DOCTOR NASSAR, APOLOGIZES AT NEWS CONFERENCE FOR LUNGING AT HIM IN COURTROOM, SAYS “I AM NO HERO”
San Diego police are investigating a shooting along a street in Paradise Hills Wednesday afternoon that left bullet holes in a home's window and may have struck a second house, a San Diego police lieutenant said.
Police responded to a report of a shooting in front of a house on Cumberland Street near Seabreeze Drive around 3:45 p.m.
Officers were told a pedestrian had shot at a car on the street, said police Officer Robert Heims. "Nobody is hit as far as we know," he said.
Police found bullet holes in a window of a house on the street and had reports that a second house was hit, police Lt. Jerry McManus told OnScene TV.
No one was arrested but police were talking to two “persons of interest,” McManus said. Witnesses told police a gray sedan was seen leaving the area, he said.
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Thirty years ago, Bruce Willis became a fan-favorite action star when he played NYPD detective John McClane in 1988's "Die Hard." While the role wasn't his first on the big screen, it helped define his acting career and gave Bruce a reputation for being a Hollywood tough guy. On March 19, 2018, old Brucey turns 63 and to celebrate, Wonderwall.com wanted to see what's happening in his life today -- and find out what the other major action stars of the '80s are up to now. Keep reading to see who's still shooting 'em up on-screen and who's faded into obscurity...
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Chris Lynn is back in Australian colours, and it hasn't taken him long to get emotional.
MORE: Ponting proud of Glenn Maxwell following Smith comments | WATCH: Warner confident despite atrocious T20 record
He has revealed that when Ponting was giving debutantes D'arcy Short and Alex Carey their Aussie caps, he almost shed a tear through inspiration.
Ponting is helping Darren Lehmann coach during the T20 tri-series, and obviously builds a connection with his players like no one else.
He coaches the Delhi Daredevils during the IPL, and the insight he provided through his commentary during BBL07 was miles ahead of his counterparts.
Australia are currently ranked seventh in the world in T20 cricket, so stand-in skipper David Warner will be taking in everything Ponting says during the series against New Zealand and England.
Causing your players to cry before the first ball is probably too far though Rick.
Watch Lynn discuss Ponting in the video player above.
Dozens of people wait for the opening of Chicken Salad Chick on Tuesday. The business promised free chicken salad for a year to the first 100 people in line.
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Posted on May 30, 2018 by Sonoma Valley Sun
‘Funky Fridays,’ the weekly summer concert series on the front lawn of the historic Hood Mansion in Kenwood, returns on June 1 with the wall of Blues that is Levi Lloyd & Friends. Bring your own blankets and lawn chairs, and settle in, or get up and dance.
Food, wine, and beer available on site. 7 p.m. 389 Casa Manana Road, off North Pythian, Kenwood. Adults $10, kids 18 and under free. 707.833.6288. Funkyfridays.info.
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Who’s a sucker for soulmate AUs? Me. I’m a sucker for soulmate AUs. Especially @humanlighthouse ‘s wonderful wellenore fanfic!! I know this probably isn’t the most accurate depiction of that scene, but I didn’t want to leave it so empty. It’s mostly experimental work, but I really do like lookin’ at galaxies. This is one of my favorite quotes!! Hope it’s not too spoiler-y. Hope you like it!! :0c
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SALEM, Ohio – Steven Hutter passed away on Monday, December 11, 2017.
His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Arrangements are being handled by Brown Funeral Home.
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The Federal Open Market Committee surprised no one Wednesday when it raised the federal funds rate by another quarter percentage point, its third such increase since December. The real surprise Wednesday is that the government’s measure of inflation fell in May to below the Fed’s target of 2%.
The Fed’s governors and regional presidents might have been spooked by that decline in the price level to below their target, and a year or two ago they would have been. But the economy has now reached its eighth anniversary of...
Remember back in 2008, when Sarah Palin used to talk about the “real America”? She meant rural and small-town residents — white residents, it went without saying — who supposedly embodied the nation’s true essence. She was harshly condemned for those remarks, and rightly so — and not just because the real, real America is a multiracial, multicultural land of great metropolitan areas as well as small towns. More fundamentally, what makes America America is that it is built around an idea: the idea that all men are created equal, and are entitled to basic human rights. Take away that idea and we’re just a giant version of a two-bit autocracy.
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) _ Nebraska lawmakers have advanced new rules to clarify how they will investigate allegations that members of the Legislature don’t live in the districts they represent.
Senators gave the measure first-round approval on Friday with a 38-0 vote. The bill was inspired by a former legislative candidate’s claims that state Sen. Ernie Chambers doesn’t live in his north Omaha district.
John Sciara of Omaha challenged Chambers’ residency after his failed attempt to defeat the longtime senator in the 2016 election. The case against Chambers was dismissed after a legislative committee concluded that Sciara’s allegations weren’t supported by evidence.
The bill seeks to answer many of the questions that were raised during the Legislature’s review of the case.
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After a very long wait, we now know that Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom will be released for PS4 and PC this November.
With a new trailer out (shown below), we can not only see that the game has come a long way since it was announced but that it also finally has a release date of November 10.
The game is a sequel to the much loved Ni no Kuni or PS3 and Nintendo DS. Developed by Level-5, it famously used the talents of Studio Ghibli for its production, along with a wonderful score by the likes of Joe Hisaishi.
This new game continues that production collaboration and looks even more sumptuous than before. More specifically, Yoshiyuki Momose has also returned for this latest iteration in the saga.
Ni no Kuni II is released for PS4 and PC on November 10.
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OAKVILLE, Ont. Restaurant Brands International Inc. announced a plan to improve customer experience and improve sales at its Tim Hortons operations as it reported better-than-expected financial results, despite what it called soft results at the coffee shop chain.
Details of the plan were not immediately available, but chief executive Daniel Schwartz says he believed the "Winning Together" plan would help improve profitability for the company's restaurant owners.
Restaurant Brands has been feuding with a group of its Tim Hortons franchisee owners over a number of items including cost-cutting measures, cash register outages and a $700-million renovation plan to spruce up its restaurants.
The company, which keeps its books in U.S. dollars, earned US$147.8 million or 59 cents per diluted share for the quarter ended March 31.
WICHITA, Kan. — A federal judge has thrown out one of the charges against a Kansas man accused of plotting to attack Somali immigrants in the meatpacking town of Garden City.
U.S. District Judge Eric Melgren granted a defence motion to dismiss a firearms charge against Curtis Allen. The decision comes in the wake of a 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeal panel’s ruling in May in an unrelated case that found that a person convicted of misdemeanour domestic battery under a city ordinance can legally carry a gun.
Allen and co-defendants Patrick Stein and Gavin Wright still face charges of conspiring to detonate truck bombs at an apartment complex where Somali immigrants live.
All three men have pleaded not guilty.
Their trial is set for Feb. 20.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The number of rapes at Tennessee colleges has been released in crime and safety reports required by federal law.
Under the Jeanne Clery Act, colleges report crimes annually that happen on or near campus. Numbers released this week from several schools were reported by the Knoxville News Sentinel.
Rapes reported at the University of Tennessee have risen the past three years.
Reports at Vanderbilt University have decreased since 2014, after a woman accused four former football players of rape in 2013. A third former player was sentenced to prison in June over that case.
Rapes reported on campuses:
UT: 9 in 2014; 19 in 2015; 22 in 2016
Vanderbilt: 17 in 2014; 9 in 2015; 9 in 2016
Middle Tennessee State: 5 in 2014; 7 in 2015; 2 in 2016
Information from: Knoxville News Sentinel, http://www.knoxnews.com
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In 2037, a devastating tragedy in the colony forces everyone to question the mission. In the present, SpaceX attempts another pioneering launch.
Cochise County sees sharp rise in wildlife with rabies
BISBEE, Ariz. (AP) — Officials in Cochise County say they've seen a sharp rise in wildlife with rabies.
The potentially deadly virus can infect any animal and is most commonly transmitted through bites.
Most of the county's 15 cases so far this year have been found in skunks and foxes.
The average number of cases has increased from a handful annually between 2011 and 2015 to around 40 per year since 2016.
County health officials say people should vaccinate their pets and domesticated animals to reduce the risk of infection and report any strange animal behavior. They say pet food also should be kept indoors to avoid attracting other animals.
Santa Cruz and Pima counties also have confirmed several rabies cases this year.
15 to 25 cm expected in some parts of the Cariboo
Are you ready for snow?
Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for the Cariboo, including Williams Lake and Quesnel.
A long period of snowfall is expected, with snowfall expected to accumulate between 15 and 25 cm.
According to Environment Canada, the first system brough 5 to 10 cm of snow across the eastern Central Interior earlier today. Another system is expected to “spread moisture over the dome of actic air through this evening” intensifying the snowfall.
The heaviest snow is expected over the Yellowhead and eastern parts of the Cariboo, bringing an additional 10 to 15 cm. For the western part of the Cariboo, including Williams Lake and Quesnel, the warning says total amounts of snow should only be in the 5 to 10 cm range.
For the full warning, see weather.gc.ca.
Hopefully you’re planning on skiing, and not driving, this weekend.
A man accused of killing a Google employee near her mother’s Massachusetts home last summer is due in court.
Angelo Colon-Ortiz will be arraigned Tuesday in Leominster (LEH’-mihn-stur) District Court on assault with intent to rape and other charges in the death of Vanessa Marcotte on Aug. 7.
The body of the 27-year-old New York resident and account manager for Google was found in the woods after she didn’t return from a run in Princeton, a small town about 40 miles (64 kilometers) west of Boston.
Authorities say Marcotte fought her attacker and DNA taken from her hands helped solve the case.
They say Colon-Ortiz, a Worcester resident, had been working in the area at the time. He’s been in custody since his Friday arrest. It’s unclear if he has a lawyer.
The Thessaloniki Food Festival is coming to Athens this weekend to bring the northern city’s celebrated culinary heritage to the capital. Organized by SoulFood Thessaloniki, the festival will be held on Kotzia Square across from City Hall in downtown Athens, and invites visitors to sample the multicultural flavors of the north that have been shaped by the region's rich history.
Kotzia Square, Athinas Street, Omonia
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A Franklin man remains behind bars after taking his motorcycle for a ride while under the influence and getting clocked by police going 100 miles per hour. Shortly after midnight early Tuesday, police caught Benjamin McIntyre, 28, of Franklin traveling southbound Interstate 65 between Murfreesboro Road and McEwen Drive going 100 MPH.
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New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) Delhi Police Crime Branch on Wednesday sent notices to eight persons to join the probe into the death by hanging of 11 family members in their north Delhi house on June 30.
“As per the Call Details Record of one of the deceased Lalit Bhatia, we have tracked and identified these eight persons who were in regular touch with him on phone. We have sent them notices to join the probe” a senior police officer said.
“We want to know the physiological aspect of Lalit Bhatia and his nature. We want to know what sort of talks he had with them — whether he talked of advice given to him by his late father, which he penned down on registers seized from the house,” the officer added.
The family lived in Sant Nagar in Burari area.
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GOP Congressmen Visit Moscow, Thaw Icy Relations Before Trump-Putin Talks This July Fourth, a congressional delegation is visiting Moscow for the first time since Russia's annexation of Crimea. They're all Republicans, and their visit is a prelude to the Trump-Putin summit.
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In an exceptional natural setting with sweeping views of the Albères and the Canigou, this beautiful stone mas with a swimming-pool lies on magnificent grounds of nearly 6 hectares designed for horses, with luxuriant vegetation. The renovated building consists of two linked living spaces with a total surface of 360 m² and a separate 33 m² guest house. The old part of the mas comprises a lounge/living-room with a fireplace, a separate kitchen, 4 bedrooms, a bathroom, a relaxation area and a utility room. The more recent building is made up of a vast 82 m² living room with an open-plan kitchen, 4 bedrooms (including one on the ground floor), a spacious relaxation area of 32 m² and a utility area. This property has great potential for all sorts of reception projects, in a privileged environment, just a few minutes from the beaches. PR2405
HALIFAX — A weatherman says he got more than he bargained for during a recent trip to a Costco in Halifax after finding a live scorpion in a bag of bananas.
Nathan Coleman, a reporter for The Weather Network, says he was unloading groceries when his 11-year-old daughter spotted something squirming in a plastic bag.
Coleman says he dismissed the rustling until his mother put the bananas away and noticed the barb-tailed insect.
He says he double-bagged the scorpion and drove to the Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History, where it has been jarred for observation.
Coleman says a warehouse manager has apologized to him and says Costco is looking into the incident, but he thinks the product should be pulled from the shelves in the interest of safety.
Independent investment firm Shore Capital Group Ltd (SGRS.L) said its founder Howard Shore would step down as group chief executive.
The company named Simon Fine and David Kaye as joint CEOs.
Howard Shore will remain executive chairman of the group and will focus on its international investment strategy, the investment firm said in a statement.
Separately, the company posted a 21 percent rise in revenue for the year ended Dec. 31.
(Reporting by Rahul B in Bengaluru; Editing by Gopakumar Warrier)
North Dakota man gets 20 years for drugging, raping teen
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — A North Dakota man convicted of drugging a teenager and sexually assaulting her for several months has been sentenced to 20 years in prison.
Prosecutors say 38-year-old George Robert Lyons gave sleeping pills to a teenage girl once a week under the guise of needing to clean her ears from July 2009 and January 2010. The girl told Grand Forks District Judge John Thelen during a sentencing hearing Monday that all her relationships have been damaged and she is afraid Lyons will retaliate when he's released from prison.
WDAY-TV reports that Lyons' attorney is expected to appeal his conviction. Lyons planned on speaking during Monday's hearing but became emotional and said he was "at a loss for words."
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Information from: WDAY-TV, http://wday.com
Teachable Moment: A panel of depressed freakouted Liberals that includes GOPer David Frum discuss the upcoming Trump admin and gets everything wrong, still
The reason I refer to this video as a teachable moment is because it’s an excellent presentation of how Liberals live in an alternative universe far from the reality of real life. In practice Liberalism doesn’t work, it destroys, see Detroit and Germany. Every person on this panel doesn’t know what they’re talking about. They sound intelligent, and for many that’s enough. But, nothing they do in practice succeeds. Pay close attention to David Frum who calls himself a conservative Republican when in fact he’s the biggest Liberal on the panel and a blithering idiot.
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The employees and staff at Eye Care Specialists sponsored several area residents with various gifts and essential items over the Christmas holiday. From left, are Katie Cilvik, Meadows Activities Department; Monica Moyer and Bonnie Harris, Eye Care Specialists staff.
Stolen property recovered from a home near Chehalis on Thursday afternoon. Courtesy photo Lewis County Sheriff’s Office
Manchester United’s Jose Mourinho is the highest-earning manager in football.
According to France Football, Mourinho who only signed a new contract with United early in 2018, earned €26million in salary, bonuses and commercial revenue last year.
In second place is China boss, Marcello Lippi, on 23mn euros.
The top five is completed by Diego Simeone at Atletico Madrid, Zinedine Zidane, who has won the last two Champions League titles at Real Madrid and Pep Guardiola, who has just led Manchester City to the English Premier League.
City are expected to make Guardiola the highest-paid coach with a new deal.
Top 5 coaches (gross wages, bonuses and commercial revenue in the 2017-2018 season):
1. Jose Mourinho (POR/Manchester United): 26 mn euros
2. Marcello Lippi (ITA/China): 23 mn euros
3. Diego Simeone (ARG/Atletico Madrid): 22 mn euros
4. Zinedine Zidane (FRA/Real Madrid): 21 mn euros
5. Pep Guardiola (ESP/Manchester City): 20 mn euros
FX Strategists at UOB Group stay bullish on the Aussie Dollar, although the upside momentum could be running out of steam.
Key Quotes
“We turned bullish about 2 weeks ago when AUD broke above 0.7600. Since then AUD has been caught in a 0.7605/0.7696 range and has been unable to much headway despite overall bullish indications”.
“While the price action appears to be forming a ‘bullish flag’, the rapidly deteriorating upward momentum suggests that time is running out for AUD bulls”.
“Unless there is a clear break above 0.7695/00 soon, the risk of short-term top would grow quickly but confirmation is only upon a break below the current stop-loss at 0.7615 (the overnight low of 0.7618 came very close to this level)”.
“After the prolonged consolidation, a clear break above 0.7695/00 could unleash a rapid acceleration higher towards 0.7775/80 (high in November last year)”.
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ASTRONAUT Tim Peake will be the guest of honour when he officially opens Portsmouth’s newest college today.
Major Peake will be opening the University Technical College (UTC) in Hilsea and speak to the youngsters.
UTC principal Ciaran O’Dowda said: ‘We’re wildly excited about Tim Peake formally opening our new college.
‘The feeling among students is almost one of disbelief.
‘They find it quite hard to believe that a person who they have seen on the television and has orbited the Earth several hundred times is going to come to terra firma and share his experiences.
The 10m facility specialises in science, technology, engineering and maths.
Principal O’Dowda added: ‘It really is a huge honour and privilege for us.’
Britain’s first man in space was born in Chichester, grew up in Westbourne and studied at the University of Portsmouth.
He spent six months on board the International Space Station (ISS) before returning to Earth in a Russian-built Soyuz capsule.
Toshiba asks for extension of waiver on loan covenant violation -sources
TOKYO, Feb 15 Japan's Toshiba Corp on Wednesday asked creditors for an extension of a waiver for a loan covenant violation until the end of March, financial sources who were briefed on the matter said.
A shark was spotted at Moore Park Beach today.
A shark was spotted at Moore Park Beach today. Ashley Clark
A BUNDABERG beach has been closed by life guards after a shark was spotted.
Surf Life Saving Queensland posted to twitter today that a shark was spotted at Moore Park Beach.
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"Lifeguards have closed Moore Park Beach near Bundaberg due to a confirmed shark sighting,” the post read.
"Stay out of the water.”
The message was posted about an hour ago.
The NewsMail is in communication with Surf Life Saving Queensland for further details.
Lifesavers at Bundaberg Surf Life Saving Club closed the beach at Nielson Park temporarily on November 18 after a confirmed shark sighting.
It was reopened again after a thorough search for the shark.
More to come.
Cher Lloyd is a mom!
The "Want U Back" singer announced on Instagram that she and her hairdresser husband, Craig Monk, welcomed their daughter on Friday (May 25).
"Our baby girl is here! We are so in love... Delilah-Rae," Lloyd captioned the Instagram photo, which was posted on Monday (May 28).
Lloyd and Monk wed back in 2013. Delilah is the couple's first child.
What about new music from the new mom? Well, when Cher announced the pregnancy back in January, she revealed that she had spent some time in in the studio.
"I’m so happy to announce that I now have a collection of amazing new songs (that I cannot wait to share with you all!)," she wrote in the post.
Peopple doing abolution at Bari Imam shrine.
Labourers who collect shoes of people visiting Bari Imam shrine waiting for people as due to hot weather number of people has shrinked considerably.
Beggars at work at Bari Imam shrine.
Number of people visiting Bari Iman Srhine has come down considerably due to hot weather.
Melbourne will test a terrorism alarm system this month after police thwarted two alleged plots targeting Christmas-New Year crowds and a lone driver killed six pedestrians in the last year in Australia’s second-largest city.
Victoria state Acting Police Chief Commissioner Shane Patton said Monday loudspeakers were being installed at over 90 sites across downtown Melbourne as part of an alarm system to be tested Dec. 28.
Police last month charged a man with preparing to commit a terrorist attack in Melbourne.
Four men are awaiting trial on terrorism charges after being arrested in December last year over a similar alleged plot.
A man has been charged with six counts of murder and 28 of attempted murder after allegedly driving a stolen car along a Melbourne pedestrian mall in January.
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan's army says militants opened fire on an army vehicle on patrol in the country's mountainous northwestern region near the Afghan border, killing two soldiers.
Tuesday's statement says the military vehicle came under attack in the North Waziristan tribal region. No one immediately claimed responsibility for the attack, but Islamic militants have long been operating in the area.
The military has carried out massive operation against them but militants are able to cross the porous Afghan-Pakistan border and shelter on the other side. They have also been able to carry out cross-border attacks.
The Pakistani army has been constructing a series of fences along the border, which zigzags across a remote and difficult mountain terrain, to check the movement of militants.
Police chief Pujith Jayasundera instructed Senior DIG in Charge of Crimes, to launch an investigation into the complaints against State Minister Vijayakala Maheswaran in connection with the speech on the LTTE.
Police Spokesman SP Ruwan Gunasekera said several complaints had been received on Tuesday at the Police Headquarters against Vijayakala Maheswaran’s speech.
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Sirius Day Spa, based in Scotttsdale, Arizona, recently struck a three-store development deal with Lakewood Ranch's Richard and Karen Medford to open three Sirius Day Spas in the Sarasota and Bradenton area. Sirius Day Spas offer multiple services, such as massage, waxing, lash extensions, manicures and pedicures and more, in one location. The company currently has locations in Arizona and California.
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Lion Forge have brought a new dark fantasy for young readers to North America with the English edition of The Little Red Wolf, written and illustrated Amelie Flechais. As edited and translated by Andrea Colvin, it goes like this: “A young wolf, on a journey to bring his grandmother a rabbit, is charmed by the nice little girl who offers to help him… but nice is not the same as good. A haunting fairy tale for children and adults alike.” It’s available now in hardcover.
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(WTNH)–The UConn football team is winding down training camp and are now starting to focus on their first game of the season. They open up against Holy Cross on August 31st at Rentschler Field.
Head coach Randy Edsall won’t admit it, but he’s got to be fired up to run out on that field again. You know the players can’t wait to get on the field.
They’re sick of tackling each other in practice over the last few weeks.
“I’m kind of tired of our defense already,” said running back Arkeel Newsome. “No, not really. I love playing against our defense but obviously, I’d like to play against other people, of course.”
“To say I’m not excited for the first game would be insane, I think this whole team is excited and just ready to play our first game, but right now we have to focus on just getting better play and that’s about it,” said senior Luke Carrezola.
Kickoff on August 31 is set for 7:30 p.m.
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SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT
COUNTY OF BERNALILLO
STATE OF NEW MEXICO
No. D-202-CV 2017 08669
IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF
Magdalena Ida Lopez
FOR CHANGE OF NAME
NOTICE OF PETITION TO CHANGE NAME
(ADULT)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Magdalena Ida Lopez, Resident of the City of Albuquerque, County of Bernalillo, State of New Mexico has filed a Petition to Change Name in the Second Judicial District Court, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, wherein he/she seeks to change his/her name as follows:
Current Name
Magdalena Ida Lopez Proposed Name
Magdalena Ida Lopez Greco II
This Petition will be heard before the Honorable CLAY CAMPBELL, District Judge, on the 8th day of January 2018, at the hour of 10:00 am, at the Bernalillo County Courthouse, 400 Lomas NW, Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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CHICKASAW COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- A Pontotoc woman is in jail on drug charges.
Agents with North Mississippi Narcotics along with the Chickasaw County Sheriff’s Department arrested Melissa Payne, 44.
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She was arrested on Highway 15 North in Houlka on Tuesday.
Investigators say they found methamphetamine.
Payne is charged with Possession of Methamphetamine and her bond is set at $15,000.
Baltimore's fire code calls for a 20-foot-wide clearance; as with many streets, the Potomac Street bike lane is in violation. Yair Flicker bikes four miles from his Mount Vernon home to his Canton office every day, but when he visits relatives in Tel Aviv, he feels the transportation options are much more efficient than Baltimore's.
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Harlem Suarez, the 25-year-old convicted this year of plotting to blow up a Florida Keys beach in allegiance to the Islamic state, could spend the rest of his life in federal prison. And that is plenty fair given the fact he purchased a suppposed bomb while speaking of killing innocent bystanders, federal prosecutors said Tuesday on the eve of Suarez' sentencing.
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On this episode, the GeekScholars host a spoiler-free discussion and review of Logan Lucky, a comedic heist movie about a group of people (Channing Tatum, Adam Driver, and Daniel Craig) who plan to rob a NASCAR race while it is happening.
What to Watch This Weekend is a weekly podcast from GeekScholars Movie News. Each Friday, the GeekScholars present a spoiler-free review of a film that has just become available in the past week to watch by renting, streaming, or purchasing.
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Police are warning people to be extra vigilant after fraudsters tried to con a victim out of £50,000.
The incident took place today, according to Gill Finn, Police and NHWN, Community Safety Officer for Lincolnshire Police.
In an Op Signature alert she stated: “We have received a report of another Lincolnshire resident who has been contacted by the criminals posing as the National Crime Agency (NCA).
“This offence involves victims being told to purchase high value goods or to withdraw large amounts of cash to hand over to a NCA Officer who will visit their address to collect it, at a later time.
“The fraudsters allege the goods or the money are counterfeit items. This time they asked for £50K - I am happy to add they were not successful.”
The number currently being used which should be blocked on all devices is 0203 936 0797.
ODESSA- The UTPB Men's Basketball team got a close 73-72 win over Angelo State on Saturday afternoon. The Falcons move to 4-3 in Lone Star Conference play.
The UTPB Women were also in action against Angelo state at home. The Lady Falcons fall 96-83. UTPB falls to 2-6 in Lone Star Conference play.
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So much information about the latest digital technologies is so abstract and ostensibly "visionary" that it's more confusing than helpful. It features buzzwords such as Industry 4.0, the Internet of Things (IoT) and digitalization and makes claims of connecting billions of things, spawning new business models and generating billions in new revenue and profit. As a result, too many manufacturing business leaders don't know where or how to begin implementing these powerful technologies.
The following FAQ offers a very practical, surprisingly easy and affordable IoT use case, showing how to tap the technology to streamline material management. Download this FAQ to learn how implementing digital technologies can deliver practical dividends in streamlined workflows and ROI.
FLORHAM PARK, NJ: W2O Group has named Ujwal Pyati as practice lead of scientific strategy, a role the firm created this year to increase its presence in the scientific and medical communications markets, the firm said on Wednesday morning.
Pyati is based in W2O’s Florham Park, New Jersey, office and reports to chief digital officer Adam Cossman.
Pyati has one direct report but said there are plans to expand the scientific strategy group.
"The vision is to grow it over time, of course," he said. "In terms of group size, potentially we could have 50 people."
Prior to joining W2O, Pyati was SVP and director of scientific strategy for McCann Healthcare North America. He also completed a postdoctoral fellowship in pediatric oncology at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Harvard Medical School, the agency said in a statement.
Connor Bartz, 18, said the brothers began working on this year’s sculpture Nov. 18. A dry early winter meant they had to gather snow from neighbors’ yards and a church parking lot. Rain on Christmas Day washed away some of the fish’s scales, but doesn’t seem to have caused any structural damage. The sculpture took about 350 hours to complete and is completely snow.
The sculpture is at 2777 16th St. NW in New Brighton and is illuminated until 11 p.m.
As in years past, the brothers are accepting free-will donations for clean water initiatives. This year’s collection goes toward funding clean water operations in the African country of Malawi via One Day’s Wages. More information can be found on the Bartz snow sculptures on their Facebook page.
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Photo courtesy McMinnville Police Department-This Hispanic male is shown on video footage walking into C&A Market last Thursday with a handgun.
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Yes, it should be all about spring cleaning your wardrobe, but what about finding new things to fill the gaps you created? Amazon wants to help you out with their sale on women’s spring styles. Prime Members can shop spring tops, bottoms, dresses, and more for up to 50% off normal prices. But this is a Gold Box (and Prime exclusive) so once today’s over, it’s gone.
RAY BROOK, N.Y. — The Adirondack Park Agency has approved land classifications that expand the High Peaks Wilderness Area to a size rivaling Rocky Mountain National Park.
The parcels include 51,000 acres scattered throughout all 12 Adirondack Park counties and include the 20,543-acre Boreas Ponds tract south of the High Peaks.
In the Boreas tract, more than 11,000 acres are classified wilderness, where motor vehicles are prohibited, and 9,000 as wild forest, where motors may be allowed.
Public use will be determined by management plans to be drafted by the Department of Environmental Conservation. Motor vehicles potentially could be allowed to within a tenth of a mile of the dam creating the ponds.
The state purchased the Boreas Ponds tract for $14.5 million in 2016. It was previously part of Finch Pruyn timber lands.
PITTSBURG, Kan. - Celebrate Independence Day at the Pittsburg Aquatic Center from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.! On July 4th, admission for each person is just $1.00, and anyone under the age of 3 is free. For more information, contact the Pittsburg Aquatic Center at 620-232-3483 or PPRD at 620-231-8310.
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Bernie Sanders won Washington’s Democratic presidential caucuses Saturday after tens of thousands of people met at schools, libraries and community centers. Washington has 118 delegates at stake,...
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In case you hadn't read, the French president, Emmanuel Macron, and his wife, Brigitte, are visiting Washington this week.
It's a big event for President Donald Trump – his first state visit taking place decidedly late in his first term – but it's First Lady Melania Trump who's been stealing the spotlight.
The state dinner gown
With the Macrons' visit reaching its climax at the state dinner on Tuesday night, US time, Mrs Trump, who speaks fluent French, chose none other than the pinnacle of Gallic style, Chanel.
Her gown, a black Chantilly lace sheath with silver crystals, appears to have been met with approval by the fashion press, with WWD calling the event an "unofficial celebration of French labels", thanks also to Mrs Macron's choice of a cream, long-sleeved Louis Vuitton gown.
The Islamic State's reign of terror in Iraq and Syria is slowly coming to an end.
That means Christian towns that were once destroyed are starting to be re-build. One of those cities is Quaragosh, Iraq and Operation Blessing has just started the city's first business since its liberation.
They created a bakery to supply fresh bread to the citizens who were once driven out of their homes for fear of death.
OB funded the equipment and materials required and Monday the doors opened amidst some very happy people.
ISIS used that same bakery during its violent occupation of the town. Now the cross shaped bread is bring hope back to the city as they rebuild.
This is the start of many new beginnings according to Operation Blessing. The International Aid ministry has plans to start more businesses in Iraq to help Christians recover.
Australian widow Gloria Gillescie with Semi Lewanirabe who she says saved her life at the height of Cyclone Debbie that hit Queensland late last month. Picture: SUPPLIED/Ratu Joe Dimuri THE 76-year-old widow of a WWII Royal Australian Airforce veteran has saluted the actions of a former Fijian national now residing in Mackay, Queensland, for saving her life at the height of Cyclone Debbie last month.
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× More rainfall come… Sunday is still your weekend’s best
Not quite done with the rain yet. After we see some rain showers pass through later this afternoon into the evening the next batch arrives before sunrise on Saturday. All toll, rainfall amounts will range between a half to an an inch and a quarter. Overnight lows will only drop around the mid 60s.
A bit breezy on Saturday as the last of the raindrops slowly move east after lunchtime. Cloudy but dry for the rest of your Saturday with highs in the lower 70s.
Sunday is still your weekend’s best with upper 70s and plenty of sunshine. In fact, expect a curtain call on Monday as I see little change in the forecast.
Chief meteorologist James Zahara
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One Chinese city is using facial-recognition that can help police detect and arrest criminals in as little as 2 minutes
Prince William has brought 4-year-old Prince George and Princess Charlotte, who turns 3 next week, to meet their new baby brother. William's wife, the Duchess of Cambridge, gave birth to a son earlier this morning. (April 23)
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Fast-moving lava from Hawaii's Kilauea volcano has so far destroyed some 71 homes and dozens of properties as the molten liquid surged through the streets.
The deadly lava flows continue to wreak chaos across Big Island and has even forced officials to close part of a highway on Tuesday.
As lava crossed Highway 132, officials shut a stretch of road from Lava Tree State Park to Four Corners and told residents who had not evacuated to leave the area immediately.
Kilauea entered its fourth week of what may be an unprecedented, simultaneous eruption at its summit crater and along a six-mile (9.7-km) string of fissures 25 miles (40 km) down its east flank.
Lava flows from multiple fissures have blocked roads and damaged dozens of buildings on Hawaii's Big Island.
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Hello and welcome to our Huddersfield Town live blog for Thursday, May 31 .
The summer transfer window may still only be in it's infancy but there's still plenty of moves, rumours and gossip to talk about.
Everton FC could appoint Marco Silva as manager at some point this week while Robert Lewandowski and Marko Arnautovic have also been linked to moves.
According to the latest reports, Bayern Munich forward Lewandowski is wanted by Chelsea while West Ham United's Arnautovic is apparently a target for Manchester United.
And with yesterday's announcement that David Wagner has signed a contract extension with the Terriers, expect there to start to be some movement in and out of the John Smith's Stadium as well.
Stick with us here for all the latest news and rumours regarding Town, with the transfer window now open to Premier League clubs.
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Chancery Sends Innoviva Board Fight With Sarissa To Trial
A Delaware Chancery judge ruled Wednesday that the dispute over biotech licensing firm Innoviva Inc.'s board makeup and whether activist hedge fund Sarissa Capital Management LP can have two director seats should go to trial after finding that there ...read more
IT was the best of times, it was the worst of times. The famous opening lines of Charles Dickens' classic novel, A Tale of Two Cities, could be used to describe Jamaican theatre in 2016.
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UK-based Ghanaian performer Stephanie Benson has advised her age mates to exercise regularly.
The 'One More' hitmaker shared on Instagram a video of herself teaching the 50s how to work out. She added with the caption:
"To all the over 50s, get out of your chair and do this with me. Do this and share your experience with me."
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The mother of 5 who aside from her professional presence in music is noted for her goading fashion appeal. As for songs, she has more than enough in her archives to feed a horde of music lovers.
The ageless jazz singer has been in the news for going half naked and talking about her new song which to her will take the world by storm.
Reusse is joined by St. Paul Saints owner Mike Veeck in studio for the whole hour! Lots of talk on the local sports scene, the latest with the Saints and some old and new stories in baseball.
Templeton high school girls softball team lost to JW North of Riverside in the semi-finals of the CIF playoffs yesterday afternoon.
The final score was 8-3.
Athletic director Lindsay Campana-Franklin says it’s not fun to lose for the first time after winning 25 consecutive games, but the team had a remarkable season.
Junior Ashley Daugherty struck out twelve in the game. She also hit a home run for the Eagles. The Huskies benefited from some lucky bloopers and six Templeton errors on defense. The Eagles end their season with a record of 25-1. The Huskies advance to the CIF championship game.
Atascadero lost to West 6-4 in the division three semifinal in Torrance. The Greyhounds rallied to score two runs in each of the last two innings, but it wasn’t enough to overtake the Warriors. West scored three runs in the 7th inning to seal the victory. West Torrance advances to the championship game. Atascadero ends the season with a record of 23-4.
Now that the Buds are back in style, David Letterman might want to dust off his Maple Leafs gear.
A retro photo of the former late-night host in an away jersey, with his thumbs through his belt loops, was uploaded to reddit showing Letterman’s love for the Buds.
“He looks a lot like Mick Jagger,” one redditor commented, while another added, “Would love to know the back story on this picture” (yeah, us too).
This isn’t the first time Letterman has been snapped wearing Leafs gear. The team’s official Twitter account shared a photo of the funnyman two years ago looking suave with the caption, “Thanks Dave.”
Now, if someone could just PhotoShop a fanny pack into that shot...
SAO PAULO, March 31 Odebrecht Óleo & Gás SA, the offshore oil drilling firm owned by Brazil's Odebrecht SA , said on Friday that it will make on April 7 an interest bond payment and that a relevant group of bondholders agreed to provide the Brazilian firm with temporary cash flow relief.
The interest payment on the company's 6.75 percent global note due in October 2022 was due on March 1. Odebrecht Óleo & Gas, which is commonly known as OOG, was making use of a so-called 30-day cure period that expired later in the day to settle the payment.
Reuters reported that the company had authorized the bond's trustee to make the payment earlier on Friday. (Reporting by Guillermo Parra-Bernal; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
Facebook omitted references to Russia in a public report published in April about manipulation on the site during the 2016 election, according to a new Wall Street Journal report.
The company eventually disclosed in September that it had found about 3,000 ads from Russia-linked fake accounts. Those ads were viewed by about 10 million people, the company said. There may still be more Russia-linked abuse on Facebook that hasn't been discovered yet.
A Facebook spokesperson told the WSJ that the company didn't disclose the Russia-linked activity in April because the company was still looking into the matter. The 3,000 ads weren't discovered until after the April report.
Facebook said last month that it would soon require more transparency from political ads. The company also said it would hire 1,000 more people to monitor ads for abuse.
New South Wales firefighters are racing to gain an upper hand on the already devastating bushfires that have destroyed at least 30 homes across the state before difficult conditions return. At least 30 homes have been decimated by bushfires during the weekend's catastrophic weather conditions, with that number set to rise as authorities assess the full scale of the damage today.
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Bidvest Wits have officially announced the signing of Nigeria international Uzoenyi Ejike.
The left-footed winger recently parted ways with Mamelodi Sundowns after enduring two difficult seasons at Chloorkop.
Uzoenyi was linked with a possible return to Nigeria, but Gavin Hunt jumped at the opportunity to sign him for his team.
The Students took to their social platforms on Wednesday morning to announce Uzoenyi's arrival.
He will be expected to compete with the likes of Mogakolodi Ngele for a place in the starting line-up.
Uzoenyi has already been registered with the PSL, and he's available for selection for the remainder of the season.
Wits did not disclose the details of Uzoenyi's contract, and it remains to be seen how long the player will be at Braamfontein-based club for.
We are pleased to welcome Chris Uzoenyi to the family. Good luck as you add strength to our attacking force. #NewSigning #WhiteAndBlueArmy pic.twitter.com/NOVVhPIyU4 — Bidvest Wits (@BidvestWits) February 15, 2017
How much should you spend on Valentine’s Day?
Valentine’s Day is tomorrow and apparently people go all out. The National Retail Federation projects American consumers will spend $18.2 billion this year.
The NRF says over $4 billion of that will be spent on jewelry alone, with another $2 billion on flowers. Consumers are also expected to spend on cards, clothes, and an overall nice evening out on February 14th.
The average consumer will shell out about $136.57 this year.
Below are photos of Minister of Youths and Sports Barrister Solomon Dalung drinking tea with bread at Bauchi Road motor park in Jos, the Plateau state capital.
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Bio-Path Holdings, Inc., , a biotechnology company leveraging its proprietary DNAbilize™ liposomal delivery and antisense technology to develop a portfolio of targeted nucleic acid cancer drugs, today announced the appointment of William Hahne, MD, to the newly created position of vice president of clinical research. During his career, Dr. Hahne has developed extensive expertise in the management of oncology and hematology drug trials as well as valuable experience managing regulatory applications in the US, Canada and Europe.
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May 2 KSG Agro SA:
* Said on Friday that it reported FY 2016 revenue of $20.9 million versus $19.3 million a year ago
* FY 2016 net profit was $1.8 million versus loss of $2.5 million a year ago
* FY 2016 EBITDA was $17.3 million versus $16.4 million a year ago
* Said repayment of overdue loan to one of the Ukrainian banks, in the amount of $1.2 mln, nominated in USD, during 2016 was postponed till Dec. 27, 2017
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BARKHAMSTED >> The Barkhamsted Historical Society will hold a pig roast at Squire’s Tavern, 100 East River Rd., Barkhamsted, Saturday, Aug. 26 from 4-6 p.m.
Tickets are $25 per person and must be purchased in advance during the Tavern’s open hours: Wednesdays from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and Sundays from 1-4 p.m.
Tickets will also be sold at the Winsted Diner, 496 Main St., Winsted, and at the door.
The menu includes pulled pork with all the favorite sides and ice cream from the Riverton Store for dessert. The roast is BYOB .
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Live music will be provided by the Travelin’ Trout Band.
For information, call Noreen Watson at 860-738-1152.
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All In Productions is pleased to present NEXT TO NORMAL, coming to Next Act Theatre's performance space from September 7 to 16.
Dad’s an architect; Mom rushes to pack lunches and pour cereal; their daughter and son are bright, wise-cracking teens, appearing to be a typical American family. And yet their lives are anything but normal because the mother has been battling bipolar disorder for 16 years. Next to Normal takes audiences into the minds and hearts of each character, presenting their family’s story with love, sympathy and heart.
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Treat Street booth available at fairgrounds
The Nevada County Fairgrounds has a vacant Treat Street booth and is seeking a nonprofit group to operate the booth at the 2017 Nevada County Fair, August 9-13. Applicants must be a Nevada County-based nonprofit group.
The booth is located on "South Treat Street" and is equipped with multiple counter surfaces and a double basin sink. The group must provide necessary equipment and the staffing during operating hours of the 2017 Nevada County Fair, from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. each day. Food selections for the booth must be pre-approved by the Nevada County Fair.
Applications are due by April 24. For an application or to tour a booth, call the Fairgrounds Office at 273-6217 or email Amy@NevadaCountyFair.com.
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Carter rejoined the Kings on Monday after missing Saturday's game against Utah due to a personal issue, James Ham of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Carter was unavailable for the past two games after his grandmother passed away, but he's rejoined the Kings and will be available for Monday night's showdown with the Pistons. Like most of Sacramento's veterans, Carter's role has fluctuated on a near-nightly basis, but eh has logged at least 20 minutes in four his last eight games. However, Carter has picked up two DNP-CDs, while playing just nine minutes in another contest, over that span.
Story highlights Scalise was shot while practicing for the congressional baseball game in June
He returned to the Capitol in September
Washington (CNN) Rep. Steve Scalise, the House Republican whip who was shot at a congressional baseball practice in June, will throw out the ceremonial first pitch before Friday night's Washington Nationals playoff opener, a source confirmed to CNN.
The Nationals will host the Chicago Cubs for Game 1 of the National League Division Series.
Scalise, an avid baseball fan, was critically injured when a gunman, identified as James T. Hodgkinson, opened fire on the GOP baseball team as it was practicing for a charity game in June. Hodgkinson was killed in a gunfire exchange with police.
Scalise sustained a single gunshot wound to his left hip and suffered "significant damage" to his blood vessels, bones and some internal organs, his doctor said at the time.
Four people, including Scalise, were shot and two others were injured.
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Demonstrators outside San Francisco’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement Office denounced what they described as fear tactics during an anti-ICE rally and urged workers to learn their rights. (Published Friday, Feb. 2, 2018)
Jewish organizations led an anti-Immigration and Custom Enforcement rally in San Francisco Friday where they urged all workers to know their rights. Initially intended to show support for Dreamers, it shifted its focus after reports of ICE audits this week.
"Anybody would be panicked. Anything like this is an uncomfortable situation no matter where you come from or who you are," Denise Solid, SEIU United Service Workers West said. "So we need to know that workers have rights protections and we want to make sure that the law is respected."
The crowd also talked about new state protections that went into effect on Jan. 1, including rules that only requires employees to cooperate with ICE if agents have a warrant.
This year, despite government efforts to address the problems, familiar issues of the deep South are likely to recur -- hierarchical duplication among agencies, megaphone diplomacy, and continued violence. Violence in the four southern border provinces -- Pattani, Narathiwat, Yala and Songkhla -- has intensified even though the country is run by a military-led government.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Republican-led Tennessee House has passed legislation aiming to require certain able-bodied TennCare recipients to spend 20 hours a week working, volunteering or attending school.
The House's favorable vote Monday came hours after Republican Gov. Bill Haslam said he would sign the legislation. It first needs Senate approval.
The bill by Republican House Speaker Beth Harwell seeks a waiver under President Donald Trump's administration, which is allowing state Medicaid work requirements.
It looks to use Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program money.
Parents and caretakers of children 6 years or older would be affected.
House Democratic Caucus Chairman Mike Stewart criticized the bill, saying it would make it harder for poor mothers to access health care.
Fellow Republican sponsor Rep. Dan Howell says all they're doing is requesting the waiver.
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - Allianz SE:
* ALLIANZ TO AQUIRE JANASHAKTHI GENERAL INSURANCE IN SRI LANKA
* ‍ENTERED INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH JANASHAKTHI INSURANCE PLC TO ACQUIRE 100% OF THEIR SUBSIDIARY JANASHAKTHI GENERAL INSURANCE​ Further company coverage:
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Skyworth Digital Co Ltd
* Says wholly owned unit will invest 50 million yuan to set up a semiconductor JV with partners and hold 50 percent stake in JV
* Says wholly owned unit will invest 4 million yuan to set up a Shenzhen-based investment fund with partners and hold 40 percent stake in fund
Source text in Chinese:goo.gl/R4ZrD1
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WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump makes a statement at the White House after a gunman opened fire at a baseball field in Arlington, Virginia, where members of Congress were practicing for an annual charity game.
BERLIN (Reuters) - The leader of Germany’s Social Democrats (SPD) said on Friday there was no time pressure in negotiations with Chancellor Angela Merkel’s conservatives on forming a coalition, suggesting talks will run beyond an initial deadline of Sunday night.
“In a few minutes we will begin the final round of negotiations on forming a new government,” Martin Schulz said as he arrived for talks, adding that labour rights and healthcare policy continued to be sticking points in the negotiations.
He said solid progress had been made in talks and that he assumed the talks would be successful “for our country”.
Villanova's DiVincenzo stays in NBA draft after title run
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Final Four most outstanding player Donte DiVincenzo is staying in the NBA draft after helping Villanova win the national championship.
The school announced DiVincenzo's decision Tuesday, the day before the NCAA deadline for players who haven't hired an agent to withdraw from the draft and return to school. The 6-foot-5 guard had two years of eligibility remaining.
DiVincenzo was the Big East sixth man of the year and averaged 13.4 points with 4.8 rebounds, capped by a dazzling 31-point showing against Michigan for the Wildcats' second NCAA title in three seasons.
In a statement, DiVincenzo said the decision to leave Villanova and hire an agent was "not easy." Coach Jay Wright said the team supports DiVincenzo's decision after he received "very positive feedback from NBA teams" while testing the waters.
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California Rep. Adam Schiff claimed Wednesday that Republicans on the House Intelligence Committee altered a controversial surveillance memo after the panel voted earlier this week to release the document to the public.
In a letter to California Rep. Devin Nunes, the chairman of the committee, Schiff claimed that Democrats discovered on Wednesday that the classified four-page memo had been “secretly altered” prior to being sent to the White House for review.
“After reviewing both versions, it is clear that the Majority made material changes to the version it sent to the White House, which Committee members were never apprised of, never had the opportunity to review, and never approved,” Schiff wrote.
The Intelligence Committee voted along party lines on Monday to release the memo, which alleges that the FBI and Justice Department misled a federal judge in order to obtain a surveillance warrant in order to spy on Trump associates.
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Yabba Dabba Doo! An iconic "modern stone-age" family home in Hillsborough is getting a facelift.SKY7 was above the famous "Flintstones House" off Berryessa Way.The whimsical home, named for its resemblance to the prehistoric dwelling of 1960s cartoon character Fred Flintstone, was purchased in May for $2.8 million.The new owner has installed giant prehistoric animal sculptures and statues, including Flintstone and his pet dinosaur "Dino."
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A new sculpture depicting Jesus Christ sleeping rough has been installed in Manchester city centre.
Jesus the Homeless, by the Canadian artist Timothy Schmalz, depicts a figure lying on a bench. Its pierced feet indicate it is Jesus.
The sculpture is situated outside St Ann's Church and has been blessed by the Bishop of Manchester.
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50 Cent crushed it — literally — at a performance on Saturday night, accidentally stepping on and breaking $1,000 worth of DJ equipment.
Spies said the “In da Club” rapper put on a 15-song set at Miami’s Ora nightclub during a pop-up party thrown by celeb-favorite karaoke spot Blind Dragon.
But when Fiddy “jumped from the speaker to a VIP table and to the top of the DJ booth, he landed right on the mixer,” a spy says.
Luckily, “it was seamlessly replaced, and his show continued.”
The remorseful rapper offered to pay for the pricey equipment, but club owner Ryan Van Milligen declined.
“The broken mixer was worth every penny,” he tells us. “He’s welcome to come back and jump on our DJ equipment anytime. He literally brought down the house — no pun intended!”
Trade tensions are running high as the calendar moves closer to Friday, when $34 billion in tit-for-tat tariffs are set to go in effect in a trade war between the U.S. and China, with BBQ ribs in the firing line. Conway G. Gittens reports.
A fight over a blocked driveway became violent when two men were stabbed in Brooklyn last night.
Police are hunting for two suspects in an argument over a parking space that turned deadly in Brooklyn yesterday night.
Just before midnight, witnesses say a man’s car had been obstructing the path of a homeowner’s driveway when the homeowner, 29, became enraged and searched for the vehicle’s owner, CBS2 reported. Upon finding him, the brawl began, at which point the homeowner had brought out his brother, Omri Dahan, 23, to join in.
During the chaos, someone pulled a knife, wounding the homeowner’s arm and stabbing Dahan in the chest.
While the 29-year-old is in stable condition, the incident, which occurred on East 73rd Street, now has police searching for two individuals who were last spotted in a grey Volkswagen bearing plates from the city’s Taxi & Limousine Commission, according to CBS2.
The investigation into last night’s events is continuing.
TEHRAN, Iran (AP)  Iranian media say American movie director Oliver Stone is in Tehran to attend an international film festival.
Monday's report by the semi-official Tasnim news agency says Stone briefly visited the historical city of Isfahan the previous day.
According to the report, Stone will host a workshop for filmmakers during the Fajr Film Festival and hold a news conference on Wednesday. French actor Jean-Pierre Léaud and Italian Giovanni Spagnoletti are also attending.
This is the Hollywood director's first visit to Iran.
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In 2007, Iran's then-President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad rejected a proposal by Stone to make a film about him. Ahmadinejad said at the time that Stone is part the "Great Satan" cultural establishment, a reference to the United States.
In 2012, Stone's son Sean Stone visited Iran and converted to Shiite Islam.
The Puskas award is rightfully only given out for goals scored in official matches, but there should be a separate category for training ground goals.
Some of the most outrageous pieces of skill are saved for the comfort and relative low pressure of the practice pitch, and in that situation, FC Porto’s Ruben Neves pulled out one of the most fantastic goals we’ve seen in this short calendar year.
It’s incredible skill from Neves. Not one, but two sombreros over his hapless teammates, and then the perfect left-footed volley to cap it all off. Amazing.
The 19-year-old Portugal international is reportedly highly coveted by a number of teams around Europe, and it’s easy to see why with the ability to pull off goals like this. January is here, there will surely be more than a couple teams testing Porto with bids to come and take him away.
Goals like this won’t dim the interest in him, training ground or not.
Joseph Tanis Miller passed away on Monday April 17, 2017, at the age of 77.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, April 21, 2017, at 11:00 AM. at St. Edward's Catholic Church
with burial to follow at St. Edwards Cemetery. Fr. Austin Leger will officiate.
Visitation will begin on Thursday, April 20, 2017 at 1:00 PM until 9:00 PM.
A rosary will be prayed on Thursday, April 20, 2017 at 7:00 PM by Deacon Gary.
Joseph is survived by his wife, Betty Sonnier Miller, two brothers; Chester Miller of Richard and
Parifck Miller of Caryliss, two sisters; Lita Sattler of Eunice and Mary Andrepont of Eunice,
one brother in law; Herman Mire of Eunice and three grand children; John Hull of Eunice,
Patricia Hull of Eunice and Jeffery Hull of Mobile Al.
Joseph was preceded in death by his parents, Yeve Miller and Therse Leger Miller, one son;
Lee Loyd Hull, two brothers; Tom Miller and Allen Miller and one sister; Madeline Mire.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., - The Jacksonville Humane Society is celebrating Independence day with free pet adoptions. This is a part of their "Save All the Sloppy Kisses" event.
The shelter is open on the Fourth of July from noon-4 p.m., so stop by to pick out your fur-ever friend. While adoptions are free, some fees may still apply. To see more pictures of the available dogs and cats ,click here.
The address to the shelter is 8464 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32216.
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - Lloyds Banking Group Plc:
* ‍STUART SINCLAIR, AN INDEPENDENT NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF COMPANY, WILL BE APPOINTED INTERIM CHAIRMAN​
* SINCLAIR WILL STEP DOWN FROM HIS POSITION AS SENIOR INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR OF PROVIDENT FINANCIAL PLC WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Experience one of the most beautiful forms of dance as Milwaukee Ballet takes class inside the InterContinental Milwaukee. The public is invited to watch the professional dancers up-close as they stretch and perform at a ballet barre in the lobby of the contemporary downtown hotel. Guests can also enter to win prizes from Milwaukee Ballet and Marcus Hotels after the pop-up class.
This event is part of Ballet Beat, Milwaukee Ballet’s new summer initiative bringing dance into the greater Milwaukee community throughout the month of July.
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VARMLAND, Sweden (WFLA/CNN) – Video of a rare white moose in Sweden is going viral.
The moose was seen taking a dip in a stream last week. The BBC said there are only about 100 white moose in the country.
According to the BBC, “The moose aren’t albino, but grow white fur from a genetic mutation.”
Albino animals are pure white with pink or red eyes.
Last week, we introduced you to “Pinky,” a pink dolphin that some think may be albino.
Pinky has been spotted in Louisiana for several years. Read more about Pinky here.
CAIRO (Reuters) - Egypt's Beltone Financial will launch a $1 billion investment fund in fixed income instruments in September, its chief executive officer told Reuters on Monday.
The investment bank aims to raise $150-200 million in the first phase of the investment fund, Bassem Azzab said.
Beltone aims to acquire brokerages in Egypt and frontier markets, Azzab said. He expects the company to manage the initial public offering of a pharmaceutical company worth over 1 billion Egyptian pounds ($56.37 million) on the Egyptian stock market before the end of 2017.
($1 = 17.7400 Egyptian pounds)
Officials at Woodmont High School are investigating recent vandalism to the school's football stadium.
Per school officials, the vandalism was discovered Sunday afternoon. They said the vandal cut through the locks at the field, cut a figure eight into the field and also did "donuts" on the practice field.
Here is the post shared on the school's Facebook page:
Woodmont is offering a cash reward for information leading up to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible. Anyone with information should call the athletic office at 864-355-8615.
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Authorities say she snatched the girl out of her own back yard -- and the reason she gave for doing so didn't add up.
Central Michigan University seeks to raise $100 million
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (AP) — Central Michigan University is kicking off the public phase of a $100 million fundraising campaign.
The school in Mount Pleasant says the "Fire Up for Excellence" campaign will seek contributions from alumni and other supporters. The school's President George Ross and others gathered over the weekend for an event where he said "we must have the support of our alumni and friends to stay great."
To date, the campaign has raised more than $83 million.
The name of the campaign draws inspiration from the phrase "Fire Up Chips" that's used to show support for the Chippewas' sports teams.
Bob Martin, vice president for advancement, says private support is especially critical to Central Michigan University's success in the face of declining state appropriations.
April 10 Romande Energie Holding SA:
* For full year, net profit amounted to 114 million Swiss francs compared with 1 million francs in 2015
* Net revenues of Romande Energie group amounted to 602 million Swiss francs in 2016, virtually unchanged relative to previous year (+0.3%)
* Will recommend payment of an ordinary dividend of 36 francs per share
* Romande Energie group expects full-year operating profits in 2017 to be in line with numbers reported for 2016. Source text - bit.ly/2ogVW1B Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
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CLEAR LAKE — With just ten wrestlers in a six-team regional that featured four state-ranked squads, Glenwood City knew that it would likely be competing for individual accolades last Saturday.
A determined group of Glenwood grapplers battled hard in every match of the WIAA Division 3 Regional wrestling tournament held February 11 at Clear Lake.
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) - Police say a Connecticut pastor faces charges after he forged deed documents and sold a church worth more than $1 million to himself for $1.
The Connecticut Post reports (http://bit.ly/2to7GPU ) that Bishop Franklin Fountain is charged with first-degree larceny and second-degree forgery. He was released Wednesday on a promise to appear in court.
Bridgeport police say they received a complaint from the church's board of directors and members of Fountain's family that Fountain had allegedly altered the deed documents and sold the church to himself.
The newspaper reports that records show Fountain owns the church and property valued at $1.5 million.
Fountain says the case is "ridiculous" and that he expects "this will all be worked out."
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Each of CHC's hives generates up to 80 pounds of honey a year. It goes for premium prices .
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MEP Infrastructure Developers share price rallied 3 percent intraday Wednesday after signing a concession agreement for four projects with the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), but it corrected later to hit fresh 52-week low of Rs 63.85 on the BSE.
At 15:05 hours IST, the stock price was quoting at Rs 64.50, down Rs 1.50, or 2.27 percent.
The company said its four of the special purpose vehicles (SPVs) has signed the concession agreement, which are MEP Longjian ACR Private Limited, MEP Longjian CLR Private Limited, MEP Longjian Loha Waranga Road Private Limited and MEP Longjian VTR Private Limited.
A concession period of 15 years has been given to the SPVs' that does not include the construction period.
The company said it would receive Bi-Annual Annuity from NHAI post commercial operation date (COD).
April 28 NRG Energy Inc
* NRG Energy Inc says all 13 directors nominated by company were elected and each received affirmative vote of majority of votes cast at Annual Meeting Source text (bit.ly/2qfpqyW) Further company coverage:
Delays and long tailbacks are being reported along the southbound A56 following a collision, say Highways England.
The accident happened between the M65 J8 and A679 Huncoat at around 8.30am on December 12.
Police say one lane was closed while vehicles were recovered.
A spokesman for Highways England said: "We have all lanes now open following vehicle recovery. Long delays will start to clear."
Drivers are being advised to allow extra time for their journeys.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Democratic Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia is warning bankers that legislation rolling back financial rules put in place after the 2008 economic crisis could stall.
Warner says legislation revamping the law known as Dodd-Frank "will not pass if it comes back to the Senate" for another vote.
Warner's comments are a warning shot to House Republicans. They want to amend Senate-passed legislation that would provide regulatory relief for banks.
But Warner tells members of the American Bankers Association that 17 Democrats who voted for the Senate bill have taken "an awful lot of heat." They're not anxious to revisit the debate.
The bankers are in Washington for a conference. Warner tells them the Senate bill contains several House provisions and "we've stretched this about as far as we can go."
Teenage boy remanded for alleged indecent assault on 6-year-old girl in toilet
An Ikeja Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday remanded a teenager in a correctional home over alleged indecent assault of a six-year-old girl in the toilet. The Magistrate, Mrs B.O. Osunsanmi, who gave the ruling, said the 16-year-old boy should be kept in custody pending advice from the State Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). The teenager, who […]
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April 10 Unite Group Plc:
* At March 31 Unite UK Student Accommodation Fund Property portfolio was independently valued at 2,084 mln stg; increase of 0.5 pct during quarter
* USAF portfolio comprises 24,176 beds in 68 properties across 23 university towns and cities in UK
* London Student Accommodation Joint Venture ('LSAV') as at March 31 portfolio was independently valued at 1,079 mln stg; up 0.6 pct in quarter on LFL basis
* Increase in valuations is driven by rental growth with yields remaining stable in quarter
* Reservations for 2017/18 academic year at record levels with 77 pct of rooms booked versus 74 pct; prices support full year rental growth outlook of 3.0-3.5 pct Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom)
Is imitation the sincerest form of flattery when you’re talking about a multi-million dollar home?
Be careful with Christmas laser-light displays - pilots will thank you
Holiday laser-light displays are fun and festive, but they can be hazardous to pilots. Here's how you can help.
Francesco Curto, head of CROCI and co-head of research at Deutsche Asset Management, speaks about the business environment in Italy.
DAVIS, Calif. — Authorities say a 30-year-old woman is being charged with hate crimes after police say she broke windows and left bacon at a Northern California mosque.
The Sacramento Bee reports (http://bit.ly/2leLQOa ) that the Yolo County District Attorney's Office announced the arrest of Lauren Kirk-Coehlo of Davis on Tuesday.
She is charged in the vandalism of the Davis Islamic Center last month. The vandal broke six windows and two bicycles and put bacon strips on door handles.
Muslims are prohibited from eating pork products.
Earlier this month in the region, Roseville's Tarbiya Institute was spray-painted with obscene and racist slurs, including "Muslim out." The two communities are about 34 miles apart.
The Orillia Waterfront Festival welcomed visitors to the Port of Orillia this weekend, with a bevy of vendors on the shore and a number of boats in the harbour, both visiting and for sale.
The highlight of the weekend was the 30th annual Cardboard Boat Race, which saw 15 teams compete to see who is the most buoyant in the city.
Ashfield Harmony’s Christmas concert will take place at The Hill Methodist Church, Kirkby-in-Ashfield on Friday, December 15, starting at 7pm.
This is a family evening of Christmas music sung by this local, 40-strong singing group, and includes carols for everyone to join in.
Admission is free and refreshments are included at the end of the evening too.
There will also be a chance to hear Reach Out and Lend a Helping Hand, the song written by local musician, Chris Lawry, for the Framework charity, and involving many local schools and choirs, currently making a bid for the top of the charts.
This should be a wonderful way to start your Christmas festivities so don’t miss this evening.
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Environmental groups plan to take a closer look today at a diesel spill the occurred after a barge sank in Howe Sound, just north of Gibsons.
The sinking happened Wednesday and the Coast Guard says two ships were sent to the scene to join the Western Canada Marine Response Corporation, Squamish Nation and provincial officials dealing with the situation.
It's estimated about 200 litres of diesel leaked from a tank aboard the barge but the Coast Guard says the incident has now been concluded.
Greenpeace members plan to visit the scene today and Living Oceans Society spokeswoman Karen Wristen says although most of the fuel will evaporate, the spill is near shore and some diesel could contaminate shellfish or refloat at high tides, creating further pollution problems.
“London is the natural city to host one of the greatest musical shows on earth – with our exceptional musical history, wealth of creative talent and outstanding venues – we're the entertainment capital of the world. Whether you're a musical superstar, Londoner or visitor to the city – London is Open to entertain you.” said Khan.
The awards attract some of the biggest names in music and will be held at the SSE Arena in Wembley on November 17th.
A 24-year-old suspect is to appear in court Tuesday after a dispute between two men turned deadly on New Year’s Eve in Plaisance, Que., 80 kilometres east of Ottawa.
“It’s not a random case. They knew each other,” said Sgt. Marc Tessier of the Sûrété du Quebec. “It was a dispute between two men that ended in the death of one of them.”
The body of 48-year-old Erik Dugas was found Saturday afternoon at a home on Rue du Parc in Plaisance, a small community on Highway 148 along the Ottawa River.
The suspect, who has not been named, could face a first-degree murder charge, but that will be decided Tuesday by the Crown attorney before he appears in court, Tessier said. The suspect is being held in custody.
Police won’t release any other details about the case until after the suspect’s court appearance, Tessier said.
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The digital natives might have found their consolidator — and its one of their own.
When Andy Dunn agreed in June to sell Bonobos to Wal-Mart Stores Inc. for $310 million, he inked himself a deal to oversee the retailer’s digitally native vertical brands, namely Bonobos and ModCloth.
HIAWATHA, Iowa (AP) — Iowa income taxes will begin to fall under a tax bill signed into law by Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds.
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Reynolds signed the bill Wednesday in Hiawatha. Under the law, the state will cut $2.8 billion in corporate and personal income taxes over six years if it meets certain revenue targets. If not, some cuts would be delayed.
Middle-class families are expected to save an average of $86 to $257 next year. A typical family of four would save about $7 every two weeks.
The legislation also expands sales tax to digital goods like e-books, subscription services such as Netflix, ride-sharing apps such as Uber and physical goods purchased online. Sales taxes are forecast to grow by $867 million over six years, but a forthcoming U.S. Supreme Court decision may affect Iowa's ability to collect the taxes.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Oscar-nominated actor James Woods says he’s retiring from the entertainment industry.
The news was included in a press release issued by Woods’ real estate agent offering Woods’ Rhode Island lake house for sale.
Allen Gammons said Friday that Woods is 70 and wants to relax. He says the actor’s brother and mother recently died, and he hopes to spend more time on passions including photography, antiquing and poker.
Woods is known for his conservative political views and has said that’s made it tough to find work in Hollywood.
Gammons said Woods’ decision was not political.
Actress Amber Tamblyn last month said Woods tried to pick her up when she was 16. Woods called it a lie on Twitter. Gammons said Woods declined to comment Friday when asked about Tamblyn’s accusation.
CLEVELAND (AP) — The family of a Cleveland retiree whose shooting death was recorded and shared on Facebook is suing the social media company for failing to notify authorities about threats posted by the shooter.
The wrongful death lawsuit filed over the April slaying of Robert Godwin Sr. calls Facebook negligent because it has extensive data-mining capabilities but didn't catch and report the shooter's threats of violence before the shooting.
A lawyer for Facebook didn't address those specific allegations in a statement to WJW-TV, but she expressed sympathy for Godwin's family and noted that content violating Facebook's policies is removed when users report it.
Gunman Steve Stephens shared video of shooting the 74-year-old Godwin along a Cleveland street. The 37-year-old Stephens killed himself two days later after a police chase in Erie, Pennsylvania.
The late Elizabeth Dowling
The death has occurred of Elizabeth DOWLING (née Walsh)
Parliament St., Kilkenny City on May 29, in the loving care of the matron and staff of Gowran Abbey Nursing Home. Predeceased by her beloved husband William and son Noel. Loving mother of Seamus, Fr. Paddy (Missouri, U.S.A.), Frank and Joe. She will be sadly missed by her sons, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.
Reposing at Hehir's Funeral Home from 5.30p.m. on Thursday (May 31st) with Funeral Prayers at 6.30p.m. followed by removal to St. Mary's Cathedral. Requiem Mass on Friday at 11a.m. followed by burial in Foulkstown Cemetery.
Bus Éireann management and unions are due to meet at the Workplace Relations Commission this afternoon.
A strike by workers is planned to begin next Monday - with unions opposed to the company's cost-cutting plan.
The WRC invited both sides in to see if there is room for a resolution.
Bus Éireann claims the cuts are needed to save the company from insolvency.
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Strategic Storage Trust IV Inc. , a public, non-traded, real estate investment trust sponsored by SmartStop Asset Management LLC, has acquired a self-storage facility in the Port St. Lucie, Fla., suburb of Jensen Beach. The former Jensen Mini-Bay Storage was built on nearly 4 acres at 1105 N.E. Industrial Blvd. It comprises about 48,000 square feet in 504 units and 96 boat/RV spaces, according to a press release.
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Galway Bay fm newsroom – The deadline for tenders for the new secondary school project at Clarin College in Athenry closes in the coming weeks.
The new facility will include a two-classroom special needs unit, sports hall, general purpose hall and student and teacher facilities.
There will also be 90 car parking spaces, ball courts and a new pedestrian and cycle path along the R348.
It’s to cater for 1,000 students with construction expected to begin towards the end of this year.
The project went to tender at the end of May with a deadline set for interested bids by July 19th.
RICHMOND, Va. — A federal appeals court has scheduled arguments for Dec. 5 in the case of a former Russian military officer sentenced to life in prison for leading a 2009 Taliban attack on U.S. forces in Afghanistan.
Lawyers for Irek Hamidullin have argued that he shouldn't have faced trial because he is a lawful combatant. Prosecutors, however, say fighters aligned with the Taliban don't qualify for lawful-combatant status.
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NASA has organized millions of images it has collected from space and on the ground and posted them in an amazing searchable website. There are more than 800 images with an Alabama connection!
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The Southside Fire Department responded to a house fire Saturday night.
According to Fire Chief Jeremy Loggins, it happened around 8 p.m. Saturday in the 300-block of Rock Bridge Road.
Chief Loggins said a mother and four teens were able to get out of the house unharmed, but the house is a total loss.
Chief Loggins said it appeared to be an electrical fire.
Region 8 News has learned that the Christmas gifts for the kids were saved by the firefighters.
Region 8 News is following up on this story and will have more details tonight on Region 8 News at 6.
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April 27 Camber Energy Inc
* Camber Energy announces cost-cutting initiatives
* Cost-Cutting initiatives to significantly reduce overall general and administrative costs
* Relocating corporate headquarters and related operations to San Antonio, Texas from Houston, Texas
* Entered into a service agreement with Enerjex Resources to outsource management of back-office functions for fixed monthly fee
* Pursuing other strategic options to further improve its capital structure
* Co and board has accepted Ken Sanders' resignation as chief operating officer as part of this process Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
ALBION, N.Y. (WIVB) – A 16-year-old Albion High School student was taken into custody Friday for allegedly making a threat against the school.
Albion Police were dispatched to the school at 302 East Ave. Friday after the threat, regarding an explosive, was made.
Police and school officials determined that the threat made against the school was false and that there was no danger to students, staff, or school facilities.
Following the investigation, a 16-year-old male student was charged with first degree falsely reporting an incident.
The student was taken into custody and arraigned in Town of Albion Court. He was released on house arrest.
The defendant’s name is not being released at this time.
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Alexey Marchenko of the Toronto Maple Leafs was put on NHL waivers today. Media statement tomorrow at 1pm EST.
Hyundai Motor (OTC:HYMLF) and affiliate Kia Motors (OTC:KIMTF), which together form the world's fifth-largest automaker by sales, are bracing for another challenging year as they adjust to an industry shift away from sedans to SUVs.
Their combined sales target for this year is 8.25M cars, up just 1.5% from a 2016 target of 8.13M.
The South Korean automakers' final sales figures for 2016 are also due out later today, with analysts expecting a miss due to weak demand in emerging markets.
A 19-year-old man accused of killing his stepfather is heading to trial for first-degree murder. Graham Veitch waved his right to a preliminary inquiry this morning.
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The first in our series on how President Donald Trump voters rate his performance in the lead up to the first anniversary of his election. Reporter Danny Wood talks to locals in Missouri, about the ownership of guns and why they voted Republican over Democrats.
This week Big Joe welcomes musical guests, Williams Honor , comedienne/actor Jeff Norris , backwards spelling master Cara Danielo , plus the best house band in North America Pat Guadagno and the Big Band . Cousin Chip will be there and we’ll play Stump the Big Band.
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All this week “Martin” the 90’s sitcom was a trending topic. During an interview Tisha Campbell-Martin hinted that the show might be rebooted. According to TMZ, Martin Lawrence, Martin and Tichina Arnold went out to have lunch.
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The camera crew talked with them about the possible reboot and dished out how they would change some things about the show. Lawrence mentioned that it would still be entertaining, funny, honest and have evolution to it. Arnold said, “We want to be current.”
As they kept trying to walk away from the conversation TMZ kept asking questions. Martin said, “We ain’t telling you sh*t.” We aren’t sure if the reboot is happening or not, but the three sure looked friendly all together again.
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Blizzard Entertainment is instituting widespread policy changes to combat Overwatch 's hacking problem. In a post on the Korean Battle.net forum, a representative for the developer explains the measures it plans to take to make it harder for cheaters to get away with unfair play.
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May 3 Berjaya Assets Bhd-
* Unit acquired 6.65 million ordinary shares representing 0.60% equity interest in 7-Eleven Malaysia Holdings Berhad
* Deal for total cash consideration of approximately 10.74 million RGT or at an average price of RM1.61 per SEM share
* Following the acquisitions, the BAssets group now holds about 2.22% equity interest in SEM
* Acquisitions are not expected to have any material impact on the net assets, earnings of group for current fy ending 30 june 2017 Source text (bit.ly/2p4LaJ5) Further company coverage:
STOCKHOLM AIK Stockholm have been fined 350,000 Swedish crowns (£30,673) by the Swedish Football Association (SvFF) for a payment made to an agent in connection with the transfer of teenage striker Alexander Isak to Borussia Dortmund.
FIFA transfer rules ban players and clubs from making payments to intermediaries for under-age players.
"It has been clarified that AIK paid compensation to an intermediary in connection with Alexander Isak's transfer to Borussia Dortmund. As Alexander Isak was under 18, this is forbidden," the SvFF Disciplinary Committee said in a statement.
Isak was courted by top clubs from all over Europe before joining German club Dortmund in January for a reported fee of 10 million euros.
AIK have until May 16 to appeal against the decision.
(Reporting by Philip O'Connor, editing by Ed Osmond)
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (WBAY) -- After waiting more than 40 years, Jerry Kramer got the knock on the door that he has been waiting for.
Kramer got the news in his Minneapolis hotel room on Saturday that he is now part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
This is Kramer’s 11th nomination to get into the exclusive group.
Kramer’s family was also in Minneapolis to share in the good news.
Kramer’s career as a famed right guard for the Green Bay Packers includes five NFL Championships and five 1st-Team All Pro selections.
At the age of 82, Kramer is the last of the Lombardi legends without a bronze bust and the honor means more to him than ever.
Kramer will be inducted in July.
Tonight on Action 2 News at 10, Jeff Alexander sits down for an exclusive interview with Kramer about how he feels now that he's made it into the hall of fame.
The brokerage presently has an "overweight" rating on the stock. Stifel Nicolaus' price target suggests a potential upside of 380.10% from the stock's current price.
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An April 22, 2015, photo of the Rio de Janeiro Petrochemcial Complex (Comperj) in Itaborai, Brazil. Brazilian state oil company Petrobras and China's state-owned China National Petroleum Corporation on Wednesday signed a letter of intent to conclude construction of Comperj, a facility that, once finished, will give China its its first refining capacity in the Americas. EPA-EFE/Marcelo Sayao/File
Brazilian state oil company Petrobras and China's state-owned China National Petroleum Corporation on Wednesday signed a letter of intent to conclude construction of a refinery in Rio de Janeiro, the South American company said.
Work on the refinery, known as the Rio de Janeiro Petrochemical Complex (Comperj), has been stalled since 2015 due to the sprawling Car Wash probe, initially focused on a massive bribes-for-inflated contracts scandal centered on Petrobras.
Indonesian rescuers evacuate a victim of a sinking ferry off the coast of Selayar island, in South Sulawesi, Indonesia, Jul 3, 2018. EPA-EFE/MUSTAFA SYAHRIL
Indonesian rescuers evacuate victims of a sinking ferry off the coast of Selayar island, in South Sulawesi, Indonesia, Jul 3, 2018. EPA-EFE/MUSTAFA SYAHRIL
34 Killed, 155 rescued as ferry sinks off Sulawesi island in Indonesia
A ferry carrying 189 people that sank south of the Indonesian island of Sulawesi left 34 dead while 155 others were rescued, according to data released Wednesday.
The fatalities included six children, according to the official list provided to EFE.
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From: Bunmi Ogunyale
The Lagos State Government, on Monday, commenced the demolition of structures in Agege Pen Cinema for the construction of a flyover.
A resident, who pleaded anonymity, said they had since been served quit notice by the state government.
Several buildings which includes eateries, banks were been pull down.
Security operatives were, however, on hand to maintain law and order and control the heavy traffic.
Coachella has announced the advance on-sale for 2019 tickets. It will be Friday June 1 at 11 AM (PST).
If you are looking to do a layaway plan on tickets this is your opportunity to do so, also if you want to attend Weekend 1 this is your best bet when it comes to getting tickets.
GA passes are $429, and VIP passes start at $999.
To purchase & to get more info on the advance sale head to Coachella.com.
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US and European officials late on Sunday called for Facebook chief executive Mark Zuckerberg to explain how personal information about tens of millions of users ended up in the hands of a data analysis firm that worked for US President Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign – without the permission or knowledge of the vast majority of those affected.
News reports about Facebook’s role in the aggressive form of data collection also have raised serious questions about whether the company violated a landmark consent decree with a federal watchdog agency designed to prevent privacy violations.—Agencies
Wednesday on CNN, Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) said the claims that when he was a wrestling coach at Ohio State, he ignored wrestlers sex abuse allegations by the team doctor are “just flat-out not true.”
Jordon said, “We knew of no abuse. Never heard of abuse. If we had, we would have reported it. If, in fact, you know, if, in fact, there’s — we want justice for the victims. We’re happy to talk with the folks doing the investigation. But nothing —I mean, things they said about me were just flat-out not true.”
When a reporter asked about the timing, Jordon said, “Look, the timing makes you wonder. All I know is, it’s not true.”
He added, “It’s interesting that the timing is what it is, in light of things that are going on in Washington.”
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BGE officials said a gas leak in Halethorpe has left 11 homes without gas Wednesday.
Contractor crews working in the area hit a main the 5500 block of Link Avenue around 11 a.m.
BGE crews are on site working to get the area safe. There's no timeline on when the issue will be repaired.
No residents in the area have been evacuated, a spokesperson with Baltimore County Police and Fire said.
STOCKHOLM A group of private equity companies have bid around 200 billion Swedish crowns ($22.26 billion) for the hygiene arm of tissue and forestry products firm SCA (SCAb.ST), daily Dagens Nyheter wrote on Wednesday, citing unnamed sources.
SCA said last year it planned to split into two units.
"At least two private equity companies together have bid around 200 billion crowns for the hygiene unit," DN said.
SCA hygiene business is the world's largest maker of incontinence pads and No.2 in consumer tissues such as napkins and toilet paper. Its forestry arm produces paper, pulp and wood products.
SCA could not immediately be reached by Reuters for a comment.
(Reporting by Simon Johnson; Editing by Alison Williams)
Those are the thoughts of the CEO of Mayweather Promotions, Leonard Ellerbe.
Mayweather will fight McGregor in a super fight at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on August 26.
The bout which will be contested at 154 pounds, could smash all box office records for a fight.
Mayweather, 40, who was unbeaten during his professional career, is coming out of retirement to face UFC champion McGregor.
A victory for the American will take his record to 50 wins.
Homeless man lives in the woods for 14 years
LONDON: A man named Jimmy Shilling is forced to live in a dilapidated van with his two dogs, in the forest near Faversham, for the past 14 years
Jimmy spends his days and nights with almost little to no supplies of living. He is forced to bear the harsh climatic conditions and walk twice a week to the nearest food bank, in order to feed himself and his pet dogs.
Having to witness his father’s illness and death from close, life has not been easy for Jimmy.
However, he does not seem to give up hope. ‘I’ll never look on myself as being homeless. I am just somebody who lives a bit different from everybody else’, said Jimmy.
This just goes to show how homelessness, a grave issue, still stands in a first world country with an alarming increase rate in the percentage of people who have no shelter whatsoever. Rural homelessness in England has risen by 42% from 2010 to 2016.
FREMONT, Ohio (AP) — A man accused in the slaying of an Ohio woman whose body was found in her car trunk has pleaded not guilty to aggravated murder and other charges in the 2015 death.
Forty-eight-year-old Daniel Myers entered the plea Tuesday in a Sandusky County court. He also is charged with kidnapping, aggravated robbery and tampering with evidence in 28-year-old Heather Bogle’s death.
Myers wasn’t represented by an attorney, but the judge says he will need to decide whether to retain one or have one appointed. Bond was set at $2 million.
Bogle’s body was found April 10, 2015, in her car trunk at an apartment complex in Clyde.
Authorities say the Fremont woman was shot and beaten and went missing after leaving work at a plant where she and Myers worked.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Youth Frontier has joined many who are thinking that the Boko Haram flag said to have been captured in Camp Zero in Samabisa forest and presented to the President Muhammad Buhari is fake.
The PDP youth group on it twitter handle said the presentation of a Boko Haram flag to President Buhari is a disgrace to our sovereignty.
By presenting a FAKE Boko Haram flag as a sign of victory against the Sect. This is so unfortunate and a disgrace to our sovereignty'
It further said that 'Flag and Quoran are not Shekau head. Could Obama bring back Osama Bin Ladin's Qoran and Flag without killing him?
Emails Detail Hidden Plan for Kansas City District
KANSAS CITY (AP) - Newly released emails detail hidden plan for the Kansas City school district and raise questions about how a contract was awarded to a private education reform group tasked with recommending ways of improving the school system.
The interfaith social justice organization MORE2 obtained the emails through a Sunshine Law request and shared them with The Kansas City Star. The newspaper reports that the emails show Education Commissioner Chris Nicastro's wish for a statewide district that would operate some of the state's lowest-performing schools, many of them likely in unaccredited Kansas City.
The emails also show that Indianapolis-based CEE-Trust was hired as a consultant even though another agency had offered its services for a third of the price. Nicastro says the state is after "new ideas."
Police: Substitute teacher faces several charges
CLOVERY, Md. (AP) — Police in Maryland say a substitute teacher has been charged after a student told his parent the substitute teacher touched him in a way that made him feel uncomfortable.
Montgomery County police said in a news release Saturday that 59-year-old Steven Katz was charged with sexual abuse of a minor and fourth-degree sexual offense.
Preliminary investigation has revealed that a Clovery Elementary School student told his parent that his substitute teacher, identified as Katz, had touched him in a way that made him feel uncomfortable at school that day.
The parent notified school administrators who then told police.
Police say Katz made admissions relating to inappropriately touching the student during an interview. It's unclear if Katz has a lawyer.
BALTIMORE: Baltimore’s health commissioner is joining the call urging people to stay away from fake marijuana as cases of severe bleeding by users tick upward.
Dr. Leana Wen says synthetic cannabinoids, frequently touted as natural products, are in fact “extremely dangerous.” In a statement, she says the substance has untested chemical compounds that can have “devastating effects for users.”
Fake marijuana likely contaminated with rat poison has recently killed three people in Illinois. It’s caused bleeding in more than 100 others in at least four other states, including Maryland.
Symptoms include excessive bleeding, elevated blood pressure, and bruising.
Maryland health authorities have reported four hospitalizations of synthetic weed users.
Synthetic cannabinoids are man-made chemicals sprayed onto dried plant material or sold as liquids to be used in e-cigarettes. AP
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PARIS (AP) — French authorities called for calm in France's western city of Nantes, where violent clashes between protesters and police broke out overnight after an officer shot dead a 22-year-old driver who was trying to avoid a police checkpoint.
Interior ministry Gerard Collomb strongly condemned the violence in a written statement Wednesday.
French authorities said prosecutors have opened a judicial investigation. Police also opened an internal probe looking at the officer's actions and his decision to use a firearm.
Protesters in Nantes clashed with police, throwing Molotov cocktails and burning cars and rubbish bins
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Protesters also set fire to shops and buildings in three poor neighborhoods across the city.
The clashes ended early Wednesday morning.
LONDON, April 29 North Korea's decision to test-fire a ballistic missile represents a grave threat to Japan, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said in London on Saturday.
North Korea test-fired a missile shortly after U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson warned that failure to curb Pyongyang's nuclear and ballistic missile programmes could lead to "catastrophic consequences".
"Despite strong warnings by the international community, North Korea today went through its ballistic missile launch. It is a grave threat to our country. This is absolutely not acceptable. We strongly condemn such acts," Abe told reporters in London. (Reporting by William James and Alistair Smout, editing by Guy Faulconbridge)
Twenty nine million Americans have diabetes, which can lead to a host of serious health problems.
Among them is something called diabetic retinopathy.
It's the most common cause of vision loss in diabetic patients.
In tonight's Health Living, Michelle Dunaway shows us new treatments that help patients stay in focus.
Increased eye pressure could be a complication of some treatments.
Dr. Deupree says diabetics should get an eye exam at least once a year.
He says prevention is the safest way to keep eye sight stable.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Trican Well Service Ltd:
* TRICAN ANNOUNCES FIRST HALF 2018 CAPITAL PROGRAM, UPDATES THE STATUS OF ITS NORMAL COURSE ISSUER BID AND PROVIDES AN OPERATIONAL UPDATE
* TRICAN WELL SERVICE SAYS ANNOUNCES CAPITAL PROGRAM OF $44 MILLION FOR FIRST HALF OF 2018 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
While the rest of the country relegates spooky dress-up to Oct. 31, it’s a year-round craft for Bill Blair, who holds the Guinness World Record for most special-effects characters played...
CAIRO (Reuters) - An Italian tourist has been detained in the Egyptian Red Sea resort of Marsa Alam on suspicion of killing a supervisor on a hotel building site, judicial sources said.
The supervising engineer died after becoming involved in a brawl on Thursday when he warned the tourist not to enter a restricted area, the sources said.
The Tourism Ministry said on Friday that the Italian, Ivan Pascal Moro, had admitted causing the man's death.
The suspect was remanded in custody on Saturday for another week, the sources said.
An Egyptian tourism official based in Italy was travelling to Marsa Alam to take charge of the children, aged 6 and 15, and bring them back to Italy. The children were present at the time of the incident and had since been in the care of a hotel employee, the ministry said.
A shooting at a UPS building in the Potrero Hill neighborhood of San Francisco has caused the surrounding area near 17th and Vermont streets to be shut down to cars. As a result, traffic near the neighborhood has stalled, including on the 280 and 101 freeways.
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An animal rights organization is calling for withholding of federal funds and the firing of a research administrator at the University of Kansas Medical Group, alleging abuse of research animals.
The Topeka Capital-Journal reports that Stop Animal Exploitation Now says the abuse at the KU Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas, included a mouse being set on fire. Medical Center spokeswoman Natalie Lutz says the center is committed to ethical and responsible academic research involving animals and maintains a stringent oversight process.
The animal rights group says that from May 2015 to March 2017, dozens of animals died at the center. The group alleges that abuse involved rabbits, rats, mice and a gerbil.
CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Monday slammed U.S. President Donald Trump's comments about a "military option" for the South American country, adding that he maintains his request to hold talks with Trump.
Reporting by Caracas newsroom, writing by Brian Ellsworth; Editing by Phil Berlowitz
A report says a business conditions index for nine Midwest and Plains states slipped over the past month but still pointed to continuing improvement in regional economic conditions.
The report released Thursday says the Mid-America Business Conditions Index dropped to 57.3 in January from 59.0 in December. The November figure was 57.2.
Creighton University economist Ernie Goss oversees the survey, and he says manufacturing and other business sectors in the region are adding jobs at a solid pace.
The survey results are compiled into a collection of indexes ranging from zero to 100. Survey organizers say any score above 50 suggests growth in that factor. A score below that suggests decline.
The survey covers Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma and South Dakota.
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Ergonis has released Typinator 7.5, adding more functionality to the text-expansion tool’s scripting features, including the capability to access expansion history, check which text input caused the current expansion, and cancel the currently processed expansion. The release also ensures that precompiled AppleScripts retain their properties within the same Typinator session, and that expansions are completed in order when a script in an expansion triggers additional expansions.
Typinator 7.5 also recovers better from memory-related crashes in macOS 10.13 High Sierra, adds a button for showing or hiding invisible characters in the expansion field, fixes a bug in the CSV export that produced empty lines in multi-line expansions, and updates some predefined subscription sets (including TidBITS AutoCorrection and Product Names). (€24.99 new with a 25 percent discount for TidBITS members, free update, 7.9 MB, release notes, 10.6.8+)
Global policy makers are becoming complacent during a moment of calm, doing too little to prepare their economies for a future downturn, the leaders of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank said Thursday.
As finance ministers and central bankers from 189 member countries prepare to descend on Washington for the annual meetings of the World Bank and IMF, the institutions’ leaders, World Bank President Jim Yong Kim and IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde previewed the message they will be delivering in coming days.
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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) – A Purdue University entomologist is urging Indiana residents to scout the trees on their property for signs of a destructive beetle that’s killed trees in several other states.
Entomologist Cliff Sadof says August is the peak emergence season for the Asian long-horned beetle, which poses a serious threat to shade trees. The invasive insect has been found in Chicago and Ohio, but it hasn’t yet been spotted in Indiana.
Sadof says private citizens have been critical to eradication efforts in Illinois, Ohio, New York and New Jersey. He suggests residents with swimming pools also check their water skimmers for the beetles because the insects often fall into pools.
The Asian long-horned beetle has long, black-and-white antennae, which give it its name, and a glossy, black body with irregular white spots.
If you spot one of these beetles, call 1-866-EXOTIC (1-866-663-9684).
Winning numbers drawn in 'Daily Three-Evening' game
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Indiana Lottery's "Daily Three-Evening" game were:
3-1-8, SB: 9
(three, one, eight; SB: nine)
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Oil traders with access to pipelines out of West Texas to export terminals along the Gulf Coast are raking it in from the rapid supply growth in the Permian Basin. The 800,000 barrel-a-day output surge in the past year has outpaced pipeline construction and filled existing lines, pushing prices of the region’s crude to almost $13 a barrel below international benchmark Brent crude, the biggest discount in three years. That’s about double the cost to ship the oil via pipeline and tanker from Texas to Europe, signaling U.S. exports are likely to increase.
FILE PHOTO: A worker walks past a lighted signage of the Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation before the opening of the 15th Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition in Shanghai in this April 19, 2013 file photo. Automobiles of brand MG and Roewe from SAIC Motor are seen at SAIC's Lingang factory, in Shanghai, China, April 17, 2017.
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She chimes in on backup vocals for 'Hate That You Know Me'
Not only has Jack Antonoff been a major player in the rollout of the new Lorde album, he's also about to release his own sophomore LP as Bleachers. On Monday (April 17), he released a new single from that album called "Hate That You Know Me."
While Lorde appeared on the last Bleachers track "Don't Take the Money," "Hate That You Know Me" loops in backing vocals from Carly Rae Jepsen, who plays the airy foil to Antonoff's neurotic sing-speaking. Even though she sounds carefree here, she knows the song's themes as well as anyone: getting so caught up in your head you end up getting in your own way.
Antonoff might be having a rough time out there, but at least he's got someone who gets him.
HALIFAX — A tropical storm moving up the United States east coast is expected to produce storm-force winds over the southern Grand Banks later this week, but otherwise will not impact Atlantic Canada.
Environment Canada meteorologist Darin Borgel says tropical storm Gert is expected to become a hurricane Tuesday, but steer well clear of the region when it passes on Thursday.
Borgel says coastal parts of Newfoundland may see slightly higher than normal waves as the storm passes, but otherwise won’t see any impact from the storm.
He says Gert will remain 500 to 600 kilometres off the coast.
Gert is the ninth storm since the tropical storm season started June 1, but the first to have any impact on Atlantic Canada.
Borgel says the peak of the season is usually in August and September when the waters of the North Atlantic are at their warmest.
WASHINGTON — Former FBI Director James Comey has scorned the memo that was released by House Republicans after being declassified by President Donald Trump, saying it doesn't add up to much.
His assessment on Twitter was: "That's it?"
Comey called the memo "dishonest and misleading" and not worth the damage it's done to public trust in U.S. intelligence agencies.
After being declassified by Trump, the memo was released Friday by House Republicans. It claims the FBI abused its surveillance powers in the Russia investigation.
The FBI, Justice Department and Democrats furiously lobbied Trump to stop the release, saying it could harm national security and mislead the public.
Angband guitarist Mahyar Dean recently announced that a new version of his Death biography is due for a 2017 release. The first edition of the Death book was released in 2000 when mastermind Chuck Schuldiner was still among us and in his own words was: "Truly blown away and extremely honored by the obvious work and devotion he put into bringing the book to life.” Check out a trailer below:
“I’m glad to announce that after 16 years the second version of Death book will be published soon in Iran,” Dean says. “I will try to make it available for the rest of the world as well. The new version includes new articles, accurate biography, bilingual lyrics and bilingual interviews with Tim Aymar and Bobby Koelble.”
Chuck Schuldiner passed away on December 13th, 2001 due to a brain tumor.
When BMW brought out the X6 a new crossover coupe craze started with Mercedes following quickly with the GLC and GLE Coupes and now Porsche is considering joining the party.
CEO Oliver Blume recently confirmed a decision will be made sometime next year. Blume declined to say which way the company is leaning but he told Automotive News, “There might be opportunities for the future but it always depends on the volume behind it.” He went on to say the company analyzes each segment it wants to enter and seizes opportunities when they exist.
If this does come to fruition, we can expect to see Coupe versions of the Macan as well as the Cayenne with a Macan Coupe showing face as soon as 2021 with an electric powertrain.
Pomp and Circumstance
The Academies of West Memphis held graduation exercises for the Class of 2018 on Friday, May 18, at Hamilton-Schultz Field. Decked out in their caps and gowns, more than 300 Blue Devils walked the aisle in the presence of friends, family and faculty to receive their diplomas. See the special “Graduation and Continuing Education” section inside for full coverage of area commencements at AWM, Earle, Marion, West Memphis Christian and Arkansas State University Mid-South, as students and teachers all across Crittenden County celebrate the end of another school year.
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Arsene Wenger was given a boost as Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez both hit the target in a 2-1 win over Middlesbrough at the Riverside.
The three points give Wenger hope going into the final stretch of games with the battle for a Champions League place still wide open.
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A lifelong lover of soccer, the beautiful game, he served from January 2010 until May 2013 as the Director of Communications and Public Relations for the North American Soccer League (NASL). Raised on the Fort Lauderdale Strikers of the old NASL, Krishnaiyer previously hosted the American Soccer Show on the Champions Soccer Radio Network, the Major League Soccer Talk podcast and the EPL Talk Podcast. His soccer writing has been featured by several media outlets including The Guardian and The Telegraph. He is the author of the book Blue With Envy about Manchester City FC.
Stock prices in the electrical equipment sector have been buoyed by a combination of expectations for an infrastructural stimulus, stabilization in oil and gas capital spending, and a general pickup in U.S. industrial production. While all three drivers are well founded, the market has seemingly baked them into companies' valuations and it's harder to find value in the sector.
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Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher have questioned the timing of Chelsea's announcement that long-serving defender John Terry will be leaving the club for good at the end of the season.
The decision came to light on Monday, with Chelsea releasing a statement on their website thanking Terry for his commitment and service over the years, but Sky Sports pundits Neville and Carragher do not believe the announcement will be beneficial.
Less than 24 hours previously, Chelsea had lost 2-0 at Manchester United, a result that led manager Antonio Conte to declare the title race with Tottenham "50-50", and Neville believes the players would not be helped by what might now become a "distraction".
"The news of Terry leaving is incredibly strange timing, I don't get it at all," the former United defender told Monday Night Football.
"I'm not really sure who it suits, maybe John Terry a little bit, but I'm not even sure about that.
Eleven pounds of methamphetamine is off the streets and five children are in protective custody after officers arrested four people in a drug deal in Fresno.Officers contacted Daniel Gonzales, Silvia Ochoa, Joseph Sanchez, and Ruben Hernandez in a Chevy Suburban Saturday night near Jensen and Second Street.During the investigation, officers found a duffel bag with 11 pounds of meth inside with an estimated street value of $100,000.Five children, ranging in age from six months to 14 years old, were also in the car and witnessed the drug deal. They were placed in the care of the Department of Social Services.
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Police in Whistler, B.C., say they have found the body of an Australian woman missing since November.
In a news release, Whistler RCMP says Allison Raspa's body was recovered from Alpha Lake Park, just off the Sea-to-Sky Highway.
On Friday evening, police say they received a report of human remains at one end of partially frozen Alpha Lake which turned out to be Raspa's.
Police say a cause of death has not been confirmed, but the death does not appear to be suspicious.
Whistler RCMP first received reports of Raspa's disappearance Nov. 23 after she did not show up for work.
She was last seen leaving the Three Below Bar in Whistler on the night of Nov. 22 and a personal item of hers was found at Alpha Lake Park days later.
Police say Raspa's family in Australia has been notified and they and the coroner are invesitgating.
Tebow played six of the Fireflies' seven games this week, all three with Hickory and three of four with Augusta. Columbia went 2-1 against H Rene Perez, 41, Candelario Rodriguez, 36, Jose Silverio, 33, and Jacqueline Teague, 48, allegedly approached an employee that had gone to get ice outside of Las Cazuelas Mexican Restaurant on Nolensville Pike.
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We recently put together a gallery about all the wagons, crew cabs, and campers from Viva Las Vegas and you guys absolutely loved it so we’ve done it again. This time we brought you a collection of photos of all the people carriers that were out at the West Coast Kustoms Cruisn’ Nationals at the Fair Park in Santa Maria, California. There was a little bit of everything there, but we can’t remember the last time we’ve seen this many sedans turned into true kustoms in one place at one time.
There’s something to be said about the practicality of customizing a car with extra room for passengers because then you have more room to invite friends along while you enjoy your ride. For a long time these more-doors were looked down on by the car community as being uncool, but if you take a look through this gallery you will be hard pressed to say these customized sedans and long roofs aren’t head turners!
A 39 year old Soweto woman is the latest victim to die, allegedly, in the hands of her boyfriend.
The woman was found on Wednesday morning at about 7:30 in Mofolo, Soweto lying on the ground with bullet wounds.
Police spokesman Captain Mavela Masondo said the woman was allegedly shot by her boyfriend and she was certified dead by the paramedics.
"A man described as her uncle was also shot in the leg, allegedly by the same suspect. Police launched a manhunt for the suspect which led them to Emndeni in Soweto where the suspect was arrested. He was found in possession of an unlicensed firearm believed to have been used during the commission of the crime,” Masondo said.
The 42 year old man will appear at Protea magistrate court for murder, attempted murder and possession of an unlicensed firearm.
Masondo said the motive for the shooting is unknown at this stage.
“Police will continue to ensure that those who commit crime against women and children are hunted down and brought to book,” Masondo said.
Riverview High School in Sarasota County opened an investigation after a racist "promposal" went viral. Twitter
He has not played since July, but Bayern Munich full-back Juan Bernat has set himself some big targets for the rest of the season.
Bayern Munich defender Juan Bernat has returned to training after undergoing ankle surgery and has set his sights on making the World Cup with Spain.
The 24-year-old has not played since sustaining ankle damage in Bayern's International Champions Cup clash against AC Milan on July 22.
After returning to the training pitch on Friday, the former Valencia full-back outlined his determination to come back in peak condition for club and country.
"I'm training hard so that I return in good physical condition," he told the club's official website.
"It'll be difficult, but I'm on the home straight now. I want to recover and put some good performances in for the club and then being at the World Cup would obviously be a reward for that.
"I'm very happy. The most important thing is that the bone's healing well. I don't have any pain anymore."
CNBC Africa’s Esther Awoniyi, caught up with Andrew Nevin, Chief Economist at PWC Nigeria to discuss attracting investments into the state.
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Firefighters searched a burning a flat when it was feared people were trapped inside.
Crews from St Annes, South Shore and Fleetwood all attended the blaze at a property in Orchard Road at around 5pm on Saturday.
It was suspected a person might be trapped inside the kitchen.
A search revealed all occupants had safelty been evacuated.
There were no casualties and firefighters equipped with breathing apparatus used a hosereel jet to put the fire out and a portable fan unit to extract the smoke and heat.
The cause of the fire is yet to be confirmed.
The city's recreation department will be hosting junior tennis camps at the Quaker Park Tennis Club on Driscoll Terrace from May 7 to 16 and from May 22 to 31.
The camps will be separated by age and skill level. Camps range in age from ages from five to nine and 10 to 16. Registration will cost $105 and the camps will last for eight sessions.
The five to nine classes will go from 4 to 5 p.m. weekdays and the 10 to 16 classes will go from 5 to 6 p.m. weekdays.
To register go to the city's website at www.peterborough.ca and go under the Living and Recreation section and select Registration – All City Programs then select Quaker Tennis Club from the drop-down menu select Tennis from one of the highlighted options then click Junior Tennis Instruction then click the Register button to proceed with registration.
Ukrainian Minister of Foreign Affairs Pavlo Klimkin has offered to British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson that the 23 UK diplomats who are to be expelled from Moscow could be employed in Ukraine.
"My offer to Boris Johnson is that 23 British diplomats could be employed in Kyiv with the resumption of the consular section's work: Ukrainians will be happy to receive British visas quickly again, without going to Warsaw. And it will be of assistance to [British Ambassador to Ukraine] Judith [Gough]," Klimkin wrote on Twitter on March 18.
As reported, 23 diplomatic staff of the British Embassy to Moscow were declared persona non grata and sent in a week-long.
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LONDON, May 31 (Reuters) - Investors returned to the Italian government bond market on Thursday, forcing the country’s borrowing costs lower, on increased expectations an early election could be avoided and a political crisis could ease.
Italy searched for a last-minute exit from almost three months of political turmoil on Wednesday, with its biggest party 5-Star Movement looking to make a renewed attempt to form a coalition government with the right-wing League.
Italy’s 2-year government bond yield, which has been the focus of a recent selloff, was down as much as 50 basis points at 1.45 percent.
The country’s benchmark 10-year bond yield was down 20 bps at 2.85 percent, while the closely watched Italy/Germany 10-year bond yield spread tightened to 248 bps, as much as 22 bps tighter than Wednesday’s close. (Reporting by Abhinav Ramnarayan; Editing by Toby Chopra)
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Ontario Provincial Police say a man has died after he fell off of a moving pickup truck in Harriston.
Police say the man was on the tailgate of the moving truck at the Harriston Arena on Saturday night at approximately 10 p.m. when he fell.
Derril Hoover of Harriston was initially taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries but police say the 22-year-old has succumbed to his injuries.
OPP say they are still investigating and charges may be pending.
Police confirm the driver of the pickup truck was not under the influence of alcohol.
Mohammed Akbar, 30, an Indian student from Meerpet, Hyderabad is undergoing treatment after he was shot in the neighborhood of Albany Park in Chicago last week.
The Quint reported that according to Akbar’s father, Mohammed Yousuf, the student was shot in the cheek, after an argument broke out with the unidentified assailants in a parking lot at around 8:45 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 6.
After hearing the gunshot, local residents rushed to Akbar’s help and took him to the Illinois Masonic Medical Center.
Akbar’s family told The Quint that he was pursuing master’s degree in computer systems networking and telecommunications, the family has now applied for an emergency visa and is asking the Indian government to act on the incident.
The Hindustan Times reports that police have not declared the incident as a hate crime.
“The case is classified as aggravated battery with handgun. Area North Detectives are still investigating. No further details,” Chicago police said in a statement.
PALLEKELE, Sri Lanka, Aug 14 (Reuters) - India defeated Sri Lanka by an innings and 171 runs inside three days in the third and final test to complete a 3-0 whitewash on Monday.
The hosts were all out for 181 in their second innings after made to follow on. Sri Lanka were bundled out for 135 on Sunday after India posted 487 in their first innings.
India had won both in Galle and Colombo inside four days. (Reporting by Sudipto Ganguly in Mumbai; editing by Amlan Chakraborty)
On Wednesday Dec. 6, 2017, defendant Megan Virginia Shaffer gave her plea of not guilty on all charges in the case of the death of Alexander Stevens, according to WCBC Radio.
Shaffer is being charged with second degree murder, manslaughter, and assisting in suicide participation.
Shaffer and her attorneys have requested a jury trial. The trial date has not been set.
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Singapore PM's brother says he fears authorities may stop him from leaving
SINGAPORE, June 15 Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong's younger brother said on Thursday he fears the nation's authorities may stop him from leaving the country or take other action against him after he made a series of accusations against Lee.
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California lawmakers revived a long-stalled proposal on Tuesday to set a goal of generating 100 percent of the state’s energy from carbon-free sources.
With other controversial and high-stakes energy legislation also moving forward, California lawmakers face an array of decisions with vast implications for the Western energy grid, the future of renewable power and consumers’ electric bills.
A state legislative committee sent the 100 percent clean energy bill to the full Assembly, setting up a vote later this year.
The bill’s revival is a tentative victory for its author, Democratic Sen. Kevin de Leon, who is waging an uphill battle to unseat Democratic U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein in the November election. …
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DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Three hunters have been accidentally shot while hunting deer in Iowa with shotguns.
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources says an 11-year-old boy was struck in the hip on Sunday by his 13-year-old brother when a deer ran between them and they both fired. The boys were hunting with their grandfather near Iowa City.
On Sunday morning 28-year-old Justin Scroggie of New Market was shot in the arm when he was mistaken by another hunter for a deer in southwest Iowa.
Another accidental shooting in the same area of the state remains under investigation from last Tuesday when 65-year-old John Fish of Villisca was shot in the foot by a 15-year-old boy firing at a deer which ran between them.
The DNR says none of the injuries are life threatening.
 It looks like the “improvements” at the intersection of Sixth Street and Yakima Valley Highway are more of a “disaster.”
Rather than having three lanes at the traffic light on South Sixth as previously, there are now only two. On North Sixth at the traffic light, there is only one lane where previously there were two.
There have already been many negative remarks about this change. People are really confused at that intersection. I saw one driver in the left lane go straight, almost causing an accident.
Then some of us were talking about another mistake made many years ago — changing the four lane Yakima Valley Highway into two lanes, with bike lanes on each side.
We never see any cyclists in the bike lanes. So, let’s change the Highway back to four lanes.
And let’s change the so called “Improvements” at Sixth and the Highway to its original state. It was much better previously
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Healy is not in the lineup Monday against the Rangers, Jane Lee of MLB.com reports.
Healy was scheduled to get the day off Sunday before it was rained out, so he'll take a seat Monday instead. The 25-year-old owns a .204 OBP and a 30.6 percent strikeout rate through 12 games this season, so manager Bob Melvin is hoping the day off will help clear his mind. Stephen Vogt will take over as DH while recently promoted Bruce Maxwell will get the start behind the dish.
But the central bank said future rate hikes will be necessary to keep inflation in check.
Our photo of the day comes from the western slopes of the Andes in Ecuador.
At first this beautiful shot by Andreas Kay taken at the Las Cotingas Bird Reserve seems to be all about the hummingbird; it's flicker of iridescence, the sweet curve of its bill, the motion of the wings. But then Kay's caption catches the eye: "Hummingbird on Pink Banana, Musa velutina." Pink banana? As in, "banana" banana? Banana you can eat? And a little sleuthing reveals that indeed, M. velutina appears to be a beautiful sweet-fleshed banana that is delicious to the taste. Leave it to an Ecuadorian cloudforest to harbor such beautiful delicacies ... not to mention the lovely creatures that frequent them.
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Drake Neuberger, Jordan Weinert and Rashod Raymore were announced captains by Norwalk head football coach Chris MacFarland on Monday morning.
Neuberger and Raymore were two of the top defensive players for the Truckers last season. Raymore led the team with 54 tackles, one sack and a fumble recovery. He also had 53 carries with 242 yards and four touchdowns. He had four catches for 67 yards on offense. Neuberger had 55 tackles last season with an interception at the linebacker position. He will also see time at tight end this season.
Weinert anchors an offensive like that should be a focal point for the Truckers this season. He also was a force on defense with 48 tackles and 1 1/2 sacks last season.
The Trucker kick off their season on next Thursday hosting Willard to kick off the 2017 season.
An appeal court in Thailand has dismissed criminal defamation charges against a British labour rights activist who was sued by a fruit packing company after he alleged human rights violations at its factory.
Andy Hall’s protracted legal battle stemmed from a 2013 report he researched for Finnish consumer organisation Finnwatch which alleged labour abuses at Natural Fruit’s pineapple canning operation.
It employed migrant workers from Burma who said the company abused them and broke labour regulations.
The Association of Universities of Latin America chose Luxor and Aswan this year to hold their summer courses. The students are in Egypt to study ancient Egyptian civilizations and history, and are scheduled to visit all touristic sites in the two upper Egyptian governorates.
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The Kansas senate will be part of a 2018 legislative session looking for a final fix to the school funding formula. Chris Neal Associated Press
Sao Paulo , Jan 1: A man in Brazil has killed his former wife, son and nine others celebrating the arrival of the New Year, before shooting self, the BBC reported on Sunday.The unidentified man was carrying several firearms when he stormed the family house in Campinas, around 100 km from Sao Paulo, BBC reported quoting police.Another three persons were wounded. The murder occurred just before midnight, police said.
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With warmer evenings and sunlit mornings, summer begs us to take a more relaxed approach to life. That might mean a slower-paced schedule, a breezy wardrobe or a goal of keeping the house tidy. These eight rules can help you savor the season each day from the moment you rise and pull open...
A teenager has admitted attempting to hack into the computers of senior US government officials from his home, including the director of the CIA and the deputy director of the FBI.
Kane Gamble, 18, pleaded guilty at Leicester Crown Court to eight charges of “performing a function with intent to secure unauthorised access” to the computers and two charges of “unauthorised modification of computer material”.
His targets included John Brennan, the then director of the CIA, and the former deputy director of the FBI, Mark Giuliano.
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Also on the list was Barack Obama’s deputy national security adviser Avril Haines and his senior science and technology adviser John Holdren.
Reports at the time said a British teenager had infiltrated the personal e-mail account of Mr Brennan and posted details online.
Gamble, of Linford Crescent in Coalville, Leicestershire, will be sentenced at Leicester Crown Court on December 15.
Rising sea levels and more intense storms are in line with global warming forecasts
It predicted that the impact will be up to 45 per cent less intense than is widely accepted.
But the study emerged as other scientists said winter waves pounding the Scottish and Irish coasts have grown by up to 5ft 6in over the past 70 years.
Rising sea levels and more intense storms are in line with global warming forecasts.
The study questioning the future intensity was based on analysing the warming effect of greenhouse gases and other drivers from the mid 9th century.
Volkswagen to build new SUV at Chattanooga plant
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) — Volkswagen plans to build a new five-passenger SUV in Chattanooga.
According to a person briefed on details, the company will invest $340 million to bring the vehicle to market. The person revealed this information on condition of anonymity to avoid pre-empting an official announcement Monday in Chattanooga, where Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Hinrich J. Woebcken, president and chief executive of Volkswagen Group of America Inc. are expected to attend.
The German carmaker describes the vehicle as a variant of the seven-passenger Atlas, designed and engineered for the American market. The Chattanooga plant also manufactures the Passat and the Atlas.
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Manchester United are looking at signing Phil Neville's son Harvey from La Liga outfit Valencia, according to reports in Spain.
Harvey is currently playing for Valencia's youth team and has been compared to former United legend David Beckham thanks to his ability with his right foot.
Spanish publication Super Deporte have reported that United are considering bringing Harvey back to England.
Manchester United are considering a move for Phil Neville's son Harvey, who is with Valencia
The 14-year-old, who has also attracted interest from Tottenham, joined Valencia in 2015 when his father became assistant coach of the first team.
Despite seeing his dad leave a year later after Gary Neville was sacked as manager by Valencia, Harvey opted to stay in Spain after being rewarded a new contract.
Since joining Valencia, Harvey has shown great adaptability and caught plenty of eyes.
The talented youngster was previously on the books at United before having a stint at rivals Manchester City.
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You might think you’re pretty hip with online slang, and you know your 1337 from your ‘on fleek’ – but you’ll be surprised by some of the codes teenagers are using online.
Heartbreaking note found in debris of Grenfell Tower
Do you know what 1174 means – or ‘MPFB’?
An American parental protection software firm, Bark analyses 10 million messages a month – looking for hints that children are involved in drugs, having sex, or self-harming.
Brian Bason, CEO of Bark says that the codes change constantly – and his firm maintains a list of ‘sneaky’ terms that teenagers use.
Bason says, ‘The stakes are high, and today’s parents need new ways to safeguard their teens from the harmful side effects of online interaction.
‘We teach our kids to look both ways when they cross the street. Don’t talk to strangers. We need to do the same thing for children with digital uses.’
About The Park Club
The Park Club is a day service specialising in supporting older people with memory problems or in the early stages of dementia. The Club offers a wide selection of activities to around 12 people a day. People are encouraged to assist with practical tasks, such as cooking or washing up, to help them retain the skills to continue living independently.
A fan at Sweden’s Summerbust festival threw a bottle at Justin Bieber because he refused to sing “Despacito.”
Understandably he has a hard time performing it live. He tried the song once, but forgot the lyrics and hasn’t tried again.
When fans at Summerbust requested he perform the song, he told the crowd, “I can’t do that [song] specifically. I don’t know the words, I can’t do it.” The bottle was then thrown, just missing Justin’s head.
Thankfully, Bieber wasn’t hurt.
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) – A sculpture showing a hand making the OK sign in New Jersey is being relocated because some people fear it too closely resembles a gang symbol.
The sculpture is titled “Helping Hands.” Children ages 12 to 15 created it at a summer camp. The nonprofit organization Isles Inc. says the kids decided on the OK sign because they felt the peace sign was overused.
Isles selected the Trenton intersection where the sculpture was installed Tuesday and says it had gotten positive feedback from residents.
But Mayor Eric Jackson says his office received complaints the sculpture looks like a gang symbol. Jackson says he spoke with the Isles CEO and they agreed to move it off city property.
An Isles spokeswoman says the kids are disappointed with the decision.
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Maninder Singh Braich, 38, was victim of Vancouver’s third homicide of 2017
VANCOUVER Police on Tuesday confirmed last week’s VOICE report that a South Asian male was the victim of the city’s third homicide of 2017
He has been identified as 38-year-old Vancouver resident Maninder Singh Braich.
Just after midnight on February 9, police responded to a report of an injured man at a home near Prince Albert Street and East 49th Avenue. He was rushed to hospital, and died a short time later. No arrests have been made yet, but based on the investigation so far, detectives do not believe the public are at risk.
Detectives would like to speak with anyone who may have information about Braich’s activities on Wednesday, February 8. Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact the VPD’s Major Crime Section at 604-717-2500 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Police said no additional information could be provided at this time.
× St. Louis tourism official: NAACP advisory hurting hotels
ST. LOUIS (AP) _ The leader of the St. Louis tourism and convention agency says hotels are losing meetings because of a travel advisory issued by the NAACP over concerns about a state law that rolls back discrimination protections for workers.
Explore St. Louis President Kitty Ratcliffe said in a statement Monday that the agency has been told by several hotels that they’ve lost meeting groups that were in the midst of contract negotiations.
But the agency released no details, saying it did not have permission from hotels or groups to release specifics about lost meetings.
The advisory was issued in July. It cites a new state law that makes it more difficult to sue for housing or employment discrimination.
A spokesman the convention and travel agency for Kansas City, Missouri, says he’s unaware of any lost business due to the advisory.
Well, it’s been a real year, hasn’t it? And throughout this special (read: stressful) time of unrelenting political disagreements and sexual harassment allegations and social media sites repeatedly spewing it all back at our eyeballs, we’ve turned to our favorite TV shows for a laugh and an escape.
We here at Decider have compiled the shows that we turned on when we needed to tune out the world. Our favorite comfort watches of the year, if you will. These are the shows that reassured us that everything’s going to be alright…and if not, we can always hide under the covers and binge-watch these shows over and over again. Which we did.
Kind of like a hug through the screen, these shows served as a streaming solace and a reminder that there still is some good in the world, available on a variety of our favorite platforms. Cuddle up and chill out with these comfort shows, because sorry to bum you out, but 2017’s not quite over yet.
LAS VEGAS – A Virginia Beach Buffalo Wild Wings location is taking action to help a local woman injured in the Las Vegas shooting.
On October 14 starting at 11 a.m., the Red Mill location on Upton Road will donate 20 percent of customers’ total bill to help with Allison Crute’s medical costs.
Crute’s mother told News 3 her daughter was shot in the arm and will need two surgeries. Allison’s family is hopeful her prognosis will be good.
Crute’s boyfriend, Andrew Kampe, was hit by shrapnel and will not need surgery, according to Allison’s mother.
If you’d like to participate, mention that you at the restaurant for the fundraiser and show a physical flyer ticket or the flyer ticket from your phone to the serve for donation. Click here for the flyer ticket.
If you can’t make the event, you can still donate to her GoFundMe page here.
About Friendship group
Young at Heart is a friendship group for people with dementia and their carers to attend together. People with dementia are supported in one room to do activities that are of interest to them whilst carers take the opportunity to meet and chat with each other over a cup of tea in another room.
A man has been charged with various offences following a road traffic incident on Friday, August 11.
The incident occurred around 4pm on Friday between Inverurie and Port Elphinstone whereby a vehicle was routinely stopped and thereafter made off from Police.
The driver was seen to be driving on the wrong side of the road before colliding with another vehicle.
The driver soon came to a halt and made off on foot but was apprehended after a short foot chase.
The 27 years-old male has been charged with various offences, mostly Road Traffic and is due to appear at Aberdeen Sheriff Court later today (Monday August 14).
Pouliot marked 22 points -- nine with the man advantage -- through 71 games in 2017-18.
Pouliot elevated his offensive game this season, but despite 118 blocked shots, he recorded a brutal minus-22 rating. The 24-year-old spent a majority of his time with the second pairing, so he was often facing solid competition with questionable goaltending behind him. Pouliot is set to become a restricted free agent this summer.
Jason Greenblatt, U.S. President Donald Trump’s Special Representative for International Negotiations, on Monday evening denounced Palestinian Authority (PA) chairman Mahmoud Abbas, after he called U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman the "son of a dog".
“The time has come for President Abbas to choose between hateful rhetoric and concrete and practical efforts to improve the quality of life of his people and lead them to peace and prosperity,” said Greenblatt.
Codi Wilson, CP24.com
The province’s police watchdog is investigating an incident in the city’s west end this morning that left one woman injured.
It happened near College Street and Lansdowne Avenue at around 4:30 a.m.
Few details have been released about the case but the Special Investigations Unit says a 60-year-old woman was taken to the hospital following the incident.
The SIU is an arm's length agency that investigates reports involving police where there has been death, serious injury or allegations of sexual assault.
Detectives with the Bluefield, Virginia Police Department are asking for help from the community to find a suspect in an armed robbery. The crime happened at 10:45 p.m. on Sept. 23, 2017.
According to investigators, a man came into the Swift Mart and held the clerk at gunpoint. He then forced the cashier to remove cash from the drawer, took the money and ran off into the woods on the west side of the building. The amount of money taken has not been released.
The suspect is described as a black man who was wearing all black clothing, a snap back hat and a bandana covering his face. He also had on green face paint.
The case is still under investigation. Anyone with information on the suspect or the crime is asked to contact the Bluefield, Virginia police department at 276-326-2621.
Police have swarmed a quiet street on the Gold Coast after the body of a man was discovered in a park.
A spokesman for Queensland Police told Daily Mail Australia the body was discovered about 9.30am on Tuesday.
An investigation has been launched into the death of the man, who has not been identified.
Police dashed to West King Lane in Southport on Tuesday morning after a man's body was found in Henry William Wakefield Park
'Police are treating the death as suspicious, which is protocol until we can prove otherwise,' the spokesman said.
The man is understood to have suffered head trauma, The Gold Coast Bulletin reported.
The park, on West King Lane in Southport has been shut down.
More to come.
Anaheim Ducks forward Antoine Vermette was ejected from his team's road game against the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday for abuse of an official.
Vermette slashed at the leg of linesman Shandor Alphonso after losing a faceoff with 7:33 of the third period to earn a 10-minute penalty for game misconduct.
In addition to the ejection, Vermette could face further discipline.
Per the NHL's Rule 40.3, deliberately applying physical force to an official in any manner comes with an automatic 10-game suspension.
Calgary Flames defenseman Dennis Wideman was suspended 20 games for abuse of an official last season, after cross-checking a ref on his way back to the bench. Wideman's suspension was later reduced to 10 games through an appeal.
The Ducks won Tuesday night's game 1-0.
In his first season with the Ducks, Vermette has eight goals and 14 points in 57 games.
Prosecutors agreed to drop one of two felony criminal cases against Missouri Gov Eric Greitens after the governor's attorneys said he would resign if the allegations were dismissed, a spokeswoman for St. Louis' top prosecutor said Wednesday.
The League of Women Voters of Marion, Mattapoisett, and Rochester will be hosting Mattapoisett’s Annual Candidates’ Meet and Greet and Town Warrant Review on Sunday, April 23 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm at the Mattapoisett Free Library. Attending candidates will be given time to formally introduce themselves as well as talk about their reasons for running, experience and credentials. This event offers an opportunity for candidates to interact with the people of Mattapoisett in an informal setting.
Authorities say a Tennessee sheriff's deputy has fatally shot a man he was pursuing after the man confronted him with a weapon.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says in a statement that the shooting occurred Sunday evening in Cosby after the Cocke County Sheriff's Office responded to a call about a man who had outstanding warrants walking along a road.
When the deputy arrived, the man fled into a wooded area and the officer pursued on foot. Police say a confrontation occurred, and the deputy fired his weapon.
The man was hit and died after being taken to the Newport Medical Center. The statement did not include the names or races of the deputy or the man.
Former attorney-general George Brandis is finally, officially off to London.
Foreign Minister Julie Bishop on Tuesday announced her former colleague will take over from Alexander Downer as UK High Commissioner.
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull announced late last year he would be recommending the former senator for the post, after widespread speculation.
On Saturday, April 15, the Texas City High School Indoor Percussion Unit attended
the TCGC State contest. It is with great Sting pride that we announce they
received 4th place with a score of 84.225. We are very proud of their efforts and
the long hours of their hard work. Please join us in Congratulating these students
and their directors on a job well done!
Benjamin Guillotte, Assistant Band Director, Percussion Coordinator, Jared Angel,
Percussion tech; TCHS Alumnus, Joven Whidbee, Program Coordinator,
Matthew Raines, Director of Bands & Joseph Figarelli, Director of Performing
and Visual Arts
At the beginning of the school year, Colville Junior High School decided to :”spiffy up a little” and created the CJHS Beautification Committee. Ideas were gathered and were acted upon including writing a grant for some extra funds. The first project undertaken was to create a space on the exterior gym wall and have eighth grade students put up their class motto and colorful hand prints. It turned out a success!
The next project needed some help. Luckily we live in the type of community that is always ready to help. Thanks to Vaagen Brothers Lumber Company for the wood, and Bart Nelson for the metal and metal work, a new Colville Junior High entry sign was created. The sign is absolutely stunning!
There are more projects in waiting, think spring, including landscaping and an outside wall mural. For now though, a big thanks to Vaagen Brothers Lumber and an extra special one for Bart Nelson and his incredible work.
The Colombian superstar has endured a difficult season at the Bernabeu, starting just nine La Liga games. He’s struggled for form and fitness and it’s led to question marks over his future. Some Spanish news outlets have claimed Real are looking to offload him when the transfer window reopens this summer. But boss Zidane insists Rodriguez is still in his thoughts
He said: “I think about him every day, like I do with everyone else.
“We need everyone. We need the regular starters and players to come on as subs for them.
“With James, I feel the same way as I do about all of the others.
“It's true that he's played less but I love him as much as the rest.”
MOSCOW (AP) — A U.S. senator who is part of a congressional delegation visiting Russia says Moscow could help improve ties by not meddling in the midterm U.S. election in November.
Sen. John Thune, a South Dakota Republican, told The Associated Press on Wednesday that Russia's "change in behavior" is essential for better relations. Thune says "the best way to demonstrate this as we head into the 2018 election is to show the American people and our Congress and our administration that the Russians have no intention of messing or playing with the American election."
Thune and other members of the delegation met with Russian officials and lawmakers Tuesday.
Russia-U.S. ties have been bitterly strained by the fighting in Ukraine, the Syrian war and allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 U.S. election.
FIRST ALERT DAY FOR HEAT AND HUMIDITY from noon to 8PM. Highs today will reach the mid to low 90s and with humidity factored in it will feel as hot as 105°! This means frequent breaks are needed today if you are going to be outside. Most of the parades will wrap up before noon, but it will be a scorcher for your afternoon plans.
There will be some pop up storms this afternoon as well, which will provide us with a little bit of relief, but not enough to bet on them. All storms will wrap up by 8PM so fireworks displays should be okay tonight. There is a light at the end of the tunnel as comfy conditions are on the way by Friday.
Your daily look at late-breaking California news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today:
1. UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
Legislature agrees to withhold $50 million from UC system until it implements reforms after critical report from state auditor.
2. MARIJUANA
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3. UBER
Free-wheeling ride-hailing company sheds officials, faces more major changes
4. DEADPOOL COPYRIGHT
Fresno man arrested for allegedly uploading Marvel film "Deadpool" to his Facebook page days after release.
5. ADDICTION CENTER RAIDS
Federal, state and local officials served search warrants at multiple Southern California locations of Sovereign Health Group.
Instead of taking photos of this alleged display she chose to Tweet about it from her phone.
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Former LSU coach Les Miles showed off his acting skills in a new video released Wednesday Gerald Herbert AP
"It just seems that no matter where you go, especially in the Middle East, Iran is behind it. Wherever there's trouble — Yemen, Syria — no matter where you have it, Iran is behind it," Trump said. "And now, unfortunately, Russia is getting more and more involved. But Iran seems behind everything where there's a problem. And we just have to take a look."
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Motorway police have hit out at a driver clocked at 109mph on the snow-hit M6 during treacherous and freezing conditions.
The motorist was caught breaking the speed limit near to Junction 12, Gailey, in the early hours of Saturday.
The Central Motorway Police Group tweeted a picture of the 109mph recorded on their onboard computer.
They said: "Absolutely unbelievable!
"A speeder this morning at 109mph, on the M6 near to junction 12, in these conditions!
"Irresponsible, dangerous and stupid.
"Slow down!"
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Medical science has its roots in the ancient world, but some of those roots appear pretty gnarly when examined today. UW-Madison classics professor J.C. McKeown readily admits he’s not giving the Greeks and Romans their due in A Cabinet of Ancient Medical Curiosities . “The focus is primarily on the odd, the bizarre, and the downright weird,” he states. McKeown has no trouble unearthing ancient notions that conform to his search. The testicles of mules boiled in willow juice, a Greek treatise advised, will act as a contraceptive. Has anyone tried that one lately? Aristotle assumed that men have larger brains than women. However, his teacher, Plato, was correct in observing, “Male genitals are by nature disobedient and self-willed, like some living animal that won’t listen to reason.”
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THE proposed nine-year threshold for independent directors (IDs) should be set as a hard limit and written into the Singapore Exchange (SGX) Listing Rules, says David Gerald, founder of the Securities Investors Association (Sias).
Mr Gerald, who is also the chief
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Selkirk RCMP is asking for the public’s helping in locating a missing teen.
The Mounties say Sherrie Silken Garson, 17, was last seen Saturday around 2:30 p.m. when she left her home to go for a walk.
Garson is described at five feet eight inches with a medium build. Police said she has dark brown shoulder length hair, and was last seen wearing a black and white hoodie with matching track pants and black shoes.
Police are concerned for her wellbeing. Anyone with information is asked to contact Selkirk RCMP at 204-482-1222.
It’s up to the the Legislature’s General Affairs Committee to decide if Nebraska’s craft brewing industry changes it’s distribution routine. Craft beer distributors pick up beer from breweries and sell it at locations across the state. O’Neill Senator, Tyson Larson’s bill enforces the “at rest” rule, requiring distributors to take beer back to their warehouses and put it “at rest” before making deliveries.
Senator Larson says Nebraska’s law is unconstitutional after a ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court. An over-flow crowd of craft beer distributors gathered at the State Capitol Building to oppose the “at rest” rule.
WELL, GOOD: Republican Congress puts priority on targeting regulations.
The House is expected to take up two bills — the Midnight Rules Act and the REINS Act (which stands for Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny) — that passed on largely party-line votes in the 114th, 113th and 112th congressional sessions, but died in the Senate. The REINS Act would require that before any new major regulation could take effect, the House and Senate would have to pass a resolution of approval. The Midnight Rules Act would let Congress invalidate rules in bulk that passed in the final year of a presidential term.
The House is also expected to consider a nonbinding resolution disapproving the Dec. 23 United Nations Security Council vote that called on Israel to stop building settlements in the West Bank. The United States abstained in that vote, allowing the measure to pass.
AstroTurf vs Turf
Would you install astro-turf on your front lawn to save time and money? Or is using real turf worth the effort?
A Gold Coast couple made the news this week, facing a $6,000 fine after their council demanded they rip up their fake lawn.
The council allegedly claimed the fake lawn posed a safety hazard.
But is installing a fake lawn worth the time saved on mowing and watering?
John & Garry had a chat with Costa Georgiadis from Gardening Australia about the benefits of using astro-turf.
Listen to the full interview above.
Dean Michelle Williams read a note from a sixth grade teacher at the graduation for Harvard's School of Public Health the other day. It was left on a student's report card 21 years ago, and said "invite me to your Harvard graduation." And that's exactly what happened. Mrs. Toensing left it on Christin Gilmer's report card 21 years ago. So Harvard gave the teacher a free trip to the ceremony. It’s Today’s Good Feeling Story of The Day!
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Clash broke out on Monday between police & students of Jawaharlal National University (JNU) in front of Vasant Kunj Police Station where the students were protesting against a professor who allegedly sexually harassed students in class.
Milind Dumbere, DCP South West Delhi said,''Matter is being dealt according to law. Notice has been issued and he (JNU professor accused of sexual harassment) has been called tomorrow to join the investigation.''
Hundreds of students gathered outside the police station demanding strict action against Johri. While an FIR has already been filed against him, many are alleging only one FIR based on one of the many complaints has been filed. Instead, the demand is for eight separate FIRs based on eight complaints filed. The situation quickly escalated with the protesting students clashing with cops deputed to ensure law and order was not compromised.
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Lawyers for man killed in police raid seek high court review
HAMPTON, Va. (AP) — Lawyers for the family of a Virginia man who was killed by police are trying to take his wrongful death suit to the U.S. Supreme Court.
The Daily Press reported Tuesday that attorneys for William A. "Bootsie" Cooper have filed one last appeal. They want to argue that a trial judge was wrong to bar evidence and dismiss the $10 million suit in 2016.
The 69-year-old Cooper was killed in a police raid of his Hampton home in 2011. They were looking for evidence that Cooper was selling prescription painkillers.
Lawyers representing Cooper's estate assert that the police conducted a "reckless" investigation. But officers later testified that they knocked loudly on Cooper's door and loudly identified themselves. They said Cooper ignored their orders to drop his gun.
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A BLOOD-ORANGE SUN sank into the Adriatic on Croatia’s western edge as we reached the first hut on the Velebit Hiking Trail. Islands—the northern section of the country’s 1,185-isle archipelago—appeared in sharp silhouette as we took the last steps up to the ridge. For the next eight days, this 65-mile route would lead me and my two trekking companions south over rugged passes high above the shoreline and across the Velebit Range, the country’s largest and most challenging, to our final destination, the Dalmatian coast.
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OROVILLE (KRON)- The Oroville dam has caused severe damage but one California couple has taken this crisis and turned into a celebration.
Leotta and Henry Ruedas wedding has been ten years in the making but they were forced to leave their home and make their way to the Placer County Fairgrounds with 300 others displaced from their homes Sunday.
Evacuees at the Placer County Fairgrounds became makeshift wedding planners and thanks to a Facebook post, donations for Leotta and Henrys wedding poured into the evacuation center where people donated a wedding dress, a tuxedo, food, drinks, flowers, a hotel room and a limo.
Henry Rueda said, “”A limousine waiting for me to take me to the hotel is like…wow.”
The dam may have caused damaged but it could not stop love from prevailing.
Dee Ann Andretti, the wife of famed driver Mario Andretti and matriarch of one of the most prominent families in motorsports, has died. She was 76.
Andretti died Tuesday, a few weeks after suffering a heart attack. Grandson Marco Andretti announced her death on social media , posting: "RIP Grammy Andretti. You will be missed." The IndyCar Series later confirmed her death.
Mario Andretti and Dee Ann Hoch met while she was teaching English to the Italy-born Andretti in Nazareth, Pennsylvania. They were married a few months later, in November 1961.
Dee Ann Andretti mostly stayed in the background and raised their three children while her husband became one of the world's most successful race car drivers.
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Nuclear power is a vital element of a low carbon energy mix.
That’s according to Andrey Rozhdestvin, CEO of ROSATOM France, who spoke to ELN about the important role nuclear technologies play in transitioning to an increasingly diverse generation mix.
He said the controversial source of electricity is “essential” in working towards decarbonisation goals and international obligations such as the Paris Agreement on climate change.
The boss of the state-owned corporation suggested nuclear power must be employed with other forms of energy such as wind and solar and would provide a form of energy storage through baseload capacity.
He added ROSATOM itself is working to develop wind capacity in Russia.
Mr Rozhdestvin also said various technologies from the nuclear sector can spin off and have positive effects in other industries, such as radioactive isotopes being used in the medical field to save human lives.
Conte broke Chelsea’s transfer record to bring in £60million striker Alvaro Morata from Real Madrid, but was keen to add another front man to his squad.
The Blues manager wanted a reunion with his former Juventus forward Llorente, but the Spaniard instead left Swansea for Tottenham.
And Conte is said to be frustrated by Chelsea’s efforts to sign Llorente.
According to The Times, Chelsea offered Swansea just £5million for Llorente - less than half the £11.5m Tottenham signed the 32-year-old for.
Conte initially asked Chelsea to sign Llorente back in January amid fears Diego Costa was set for a big-money move to the Chinese Super League.
Erlanger Hospital is now offering free valet parking at its downtown adult emergency room.
The service started Monday and is available from noon to midnight.
The free service is for anyone arriving at the hospital in a private vehicle who is in need of medical care.
“By providing free valet services at the entrance to our adult ER, it enables drivers to accompany their sick or injured passengers into Erlanger’s ER lobby without having to drop them off and find a place to park,” explained Mickey Milita, Director of Guest Services and Parking at Erlanger. "This is also a much welcomed service for those faced with driving themselves to Erlanger’s downtown emergency room."
Currently the hours of operation for free valet parking at Erlanger’s adult ER are noon through midnight, but these hours could be expanded based on customer demand, Milita noted.
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. (AP)  A Navajo Code Talker who used his native language to confound the Japanese in World War II has died.
The Navajo Nation says Roy Hawthorne Sr. died Saturday. He was 92.
Hawthorne enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps at 17 and became part of a famed group of Navajos who transmitted hundreds of messages in their language without error.
The code was never broken.
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Hawthorne had been one of the most visible survivors of the group. He appeared at public events and served as vice president of a group representing the men.
He never considered himself a hero.
Hawthorne later served with the U.S. Army.
He's survived by five children and more than a dozen grandchildren.
A funeral service is scheduled Friday.
Dozens of dogs in Rowan County are in need of a new home.
Rowan County Animal Services says an elderly man became "overwhelmed" with the nearly 70 dogs he is attempting to care for.
"He has not abused nor neglected his animals in any way," Bob Pendergrass, Rowan County animal services director, says. The dogs are described as unsocialized and skittish but not aggressive.
"He is working with us and we are working with folks to split them up into individual homes and fosters," Pendergrass says.
The dogs will likely be brought to the shelter in two groups so staff can work on making space.
Spring is typically a busy time for the shelter as the influx of puppies and kittens increases, Pendergrass says, "especially kittens." The first big adoption event, Bring Me Home Carolinas, is coming up in a couple weeks. WBTV is the official media sponsor for the event.
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Roger Federer stormed into the third round at Wimbledon
It was announced on Monday that Federer, 36, had quit Nike to join the Japanese clothing giants.
The deal will earn him £22.5million a year for the next 10 years - even when he retires.
It's three times the cash Nike were paying him but Federer will continue to wear their trainers - for now. UNIQLO currently don't manufacture footwear.
Federer booked a place in the Wimbledon third round after beating Lukas Lacko in 89 minutes on Centre Court.
After which he was asked how many shirts, shorts and socks his new sponsors had given him, to which he replied: "Why are you asking me? You know all the numbers."
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – Standup comedian Ralphie May died Thursday morning after suffering cardiac arrest.
ABC News confirmed he passed away at a private home in Las Vegas after battling weeks of pneumonia.
May had cancelled a handful of shows over the last month in an effort to recover. He had performances throughout the remainder of 2017 as part of his residency at Harrah’s Las Vegas and was scheduled to be in Nashville on Oct. 10.
May, who was just 45 years old, is survived by his wife, Lahna Turner, and children, April June May and August James May.
FILE - In this March 23, 2015, file photo, California Supreme Court Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye delivers her State of the Judiciary address before a joint session of the Legislature at the Capitol in Sacramento, Calif. Cantil-Sakauye told lawmakers in her annual "state of the judiciary" address Monday, March 19, 2018, that the onslaught of cases tied to last year's historically destructive wildfires and mudslides shows that the court system needs more money Rich Pedroncelli, File AP Photo
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WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) — A Warwick principal will be in court Monday on charges for not reporting child abuse.
According to court documents, two families say sexual harassment or abuse was not properly handled by the Cedar Hill Elementary School principal.
55-year-old Dr. Colleen Mercurio is charged in connection with one of those incidents. Her attorney says she looks forward to clearing her name in court.
Mercurio is scheduled to appear in Kent County District Court Monday morning.
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LONDON May 3 British supermarket Sainsbury's on Wednesday reported a third straight year of underlying profit decline, despite the boost to earnings from last year's purchase of Argos, the general merchandise retailer.
Sainsbury's, which trails market leader Tesco in annual sales, made an underlying pretax profit of 581 million pounds ($749.3 million) in the year to March 11.
That was ahead of analysts' average forecast of 578 million pounds but down from 587 million pounds made in 2015-16.
Sainsbury's said the outcome reflected price cuts and cost inflation, offset by cost savings of 130 million pounds and a contribution from Argos of 77 million pounds.
"The market remains competitive and the impact of cost price pressures remains uncertain. However, we are well placed to navigate the external environment and we remain focused on delivering our strategy," said Chief Executive Mike Coupe. ($1 = 0.7754 pounds) (Reporting by James Davey; editing by Kate Holton)
David Ramkhalawan , a member of the St. Tammany Sheriff's Office work-release program, cleans debris Tuesday, September 18, 2001, from a lagoon surrounding an island at the K-Bar-B Youth Ranch east of Lacombe in preparation for Gourmet Gala, a fund-raiser being held today at the ranch. . "I don't think that was what was intended when [the prisoner job program] was set up.
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(CBP Officer Job Fair)….It will be held Friday.
Customs and Border Protection/ Calexico Ports of Entry will be hosting the Job Fair. It is being held at the Imperial County Workforce Development Office at 2799 South 4th Street in El Centro. The event will run from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm. CBP Officers/Recruiters will be on site to assist applicants with questions related to the CBP Officer position, on-line application, hiring process, and other information. All applicants must be a United States Citizen, and resident of the US. Must be referred for selection prior to their 40th birthday, must have a valid state drivers license, and No criminal record. In addition, applicants must pass an entrance exam, medical exam, physical fitness assessment, structured interview, drug test, polygraph examination and background investigation.
There are on the Reuters story from 7 hrs ago, titled Chechen men describe how they were tortured for being gay. In it, Reuters reports that:
Two men from Chechnya have told Reuters they were detained by police and subjected to torture and beatings because they were gay, which is considered a crime by some in their deeply conservative region of Russia. The two have since fled mainly Muslim Chechnya, but they still fear being hunted down and persecuted.
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Collision shuts highway in both directions about 10 kilmotres east of that community
The drivers of two vehicles, as well as two horses in a trailer being pulled behind one of the vehicles, are deceased following a tragic collision on Highway 3/95, about 12 kilometres east of Yahk, about one one hour west of Cranbrook.
The accident occurred about 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, according Cranbrook RCMP, who attended the scene.
The accident occurred when a westbound semi truck jackknifed on the highway. RCMP said it was likely due to the icy road conditions at the time.
A pickup travelling with the horse trailer collided head on with the semi.
Paramedics were on the scene with four ground ambulances and one air ambulance. But police confirmed the drivers of both vehicles, as well as the two horses, deceased at 2 p.m Mountain Time.
Police said the passenger in the pick-up was in critical condition in East Kootenay Regional Hospital in Cranbrook.
TIVERTON, R.I. (AP)  The rotting clamshells that were used to pave an access road in a small Rhode Island community are being removed after neighbors complained about the stench and maggots.
WJAR-TV reports (http://bit.ly/2soJ78f ) that workers were at the property Wednesday morning to remove the clams after the property owner was issued a cease-and-desist order giving him until the end of the week to remove them.
A crew with heavy equipment was seen scooping up shells.
The owner used the shells to pave an access road two weeks ago. But they had meat still attached, leading to a putrid smell as it decomposed. Video showed maggots crawling all over the road.
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State environmental authorities said the clamshells were considered waste because of the decaying clam meat.
The property owner has refused to comment.
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NEW YORK: Apple will buy leading song recognition app Shazam, the companies said on Monday (Dec 11), in a fresh bid by the tech giant to gain an edge in online music.
"Apple Music and Shazam are a natural fit, sharing a passion for music discovery and delivering great music experiences to our users," Apple said in a statement without disclosing financial terms.
Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman said on Wednesday that he was in favor of closing the offices of Qatari channel Al-Jazeera, after several Arab states did so.
The Yediot Aharonot newspaper reported on Tuesday that Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu is considering closing Al-Jazeera's offices in Israel, and that the government press office, foreign ministry, and defense establishment began work on the matter.
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YEREVAN, AUGUST 14, ARMENPRESS. Minister of Emergency Situations of Armenia Davit Tonoyan denies the information spread by the media that allegedly thousands of hectares of forests have burned as a result of the fire that broke down at Khosrov Forest State Reserve on August 12, “Armenpress” reports the Minister told the reporters.
“This kind of information does not correspond to reality”, Tonoyan said.
The Minister also denied the information that allegedly the wild animals of the forest have fled to the nearby villages as a result of the fire.
Davit Tonoyan also added that the Russian airplane that arrived in Yerevan today will participate in the firefighting activities on August 15.
In this morning for triple j’s Like A Version is London emcee Loyle Carner.
His clue for the cover he would be performing was “Demand for a change in day”, which meant that Liam’s first guess was ’January 26’ by A.B. Original. A guess that was wrong. Instead Loyle confirmed that he was going to be covering ‘Give Me The Night’ by George Benson (but with a lyrical twist). Of ’January 26’ he said: “That’s a big tune, though. Yeah, yeah, yeah, I heard that the other day before we left to come out here, man. Wicked.”
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HALIFAX - Nova Scotia's newly re-elected Liberal government will unveil its cabinet today.
Premier Stephen McNeil has a smaller slate of possibilities to choose from than he did in 2013, with the Liberals reduced to a slim majority of 27 seats in the 51-seat legislature.
McNeil will have to find replacements for three portfolios, after former justice minister and deputy premier Diana Whalen didn't seek re-election and the defeat of former energy minister Michel Samson and community services minister Joanne Bernard in the May 30 election.
The cabinet had 17 members including the premier before the election was called.
In addition to qualifications, McNeil will have to consider a number of factors in making his selections including diversity, gender, and regional representation.
The cabinet will be sworn in during a ceremony at Pier 21 on the Halifax waterfront.
A New York City judge ordered DMX to house arrest Friday, for violations of his bail terms, including multiple failed drugs tests and traveling out of state without permission. The rapper was arrested in July on charges of tax evasion, with the IRS alleging he moved $1.7 million between managers’ accounts to avoid taxation on the funds. The Daily Mail reports US District Judge Jed Rakoff let him off with an electronic ankle bracelet, hesitating to lock him because DMX had yet to face trial.
DMX reportedly left the courthouse and headed straight to a hot dog stand, where he downed a couple dogs and an orange soda, before taking photos with cops. When asked how he would celebrate his freedom, he told reporters: “That’s a celebration right there. Just being in there and being able to walk out.”
DMX is charged with 14 counts of tax evasion and, if convicted and sentenced to the maximum penalty, could spend 44 years in prison.
Nike is nothing if not innovative, and their latest release proves it tenfold.
Marrying two of their most popular products, the slide and the fanny pack, Nike has created a fanny pack slide: a sandal that secures the foot with a small zippered pouch for your tiniest and most precious belongings. The slides are part of the "Fanny pack collection," which is very fitting title.
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While Nike is yet to reveal when the shoes will drop, we do know they will come in three different colorways: pink/black, green/blue and all-black. If you're sick of lugging any personal item other than a phone, these are perfect for you — zip-up a credit card, house keys, maybe even chapstick if you're so inclined. Did someone say festival season?
Though if your feet are on the slipperier side and struggle with slides, I would avoid slotting in anything too valuable.
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Kronwall (groin) missed Friday's practice and it's "safe to assume" that he won't be playing Saturday on the road against the Senators, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports.
With Kronwall missing the season opener and appearing highly doubtful for this next contest, look for Xavier Ouellett to continue getting playing time among the bottom-four group of defensemen. Newcomer Luke Witkowski is also an option to play both defense and a bottom-six forward spot, though he was a healthy scratch to start the new campaign.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A southeast Kentucky, man has been arrested after police say he slammed his grandson's head into a wall after he became upset about the child's homework.
According to an arrest report, police say a social worker who had spoken to three young grandchildren of 71-year-old Larry Lawson of Middlesboro, Ky. who said they were scared of their grandfather because he hit them.
They also said he slammed the head of one of his grandchildren into a wall because he was upset about his homework.
When police confronted Lawson, they allegedly found a revolver in his home. A convicted felon, Lawson is forbidden to have a firearm in his possession.
He was arrested on Friday evening and charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and three counts of first-degree criminal abuse of a child. He is currently being held in the Bell County Detention Center.
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CROMWELL — Emergency crews were alerted to a person struck by a falling tree late Wednesday afternoon.
Fire and EMS personnel responded to 114 Coles Road in Cromwell after learning that a victim was trapped and knocked unconscious after being hit by a tree around 6:15 p.m.
Crews worked quickly to pull the victim out from underneath the collapsed tree.
The individual was transported to an area hospital for emergency treatment. His or her current condition is unknown.
Stay with FOX 61 as this story develops.
I wasn’t always planning on a career as a cartoonist. I actually went to school for and got a degree in music. (I played trombone for those of you playing at home.)
The weird thing is, I don’t actually do very many music-themed cartoons. You’d think that would be a ready source of material, but for some reason I almost never go there.
Still, occasionally I find something I want to play with, like this re-imagining of Peter and the Wolf. It’s odd, I grant you, but it does make the music major in me giggle.
Denuclearization schmunuclearization. There are other possible huge changes coming to North Korea if a recent CIA report is correct ( via NBC News ). The report says that the CIA believes it’s highly unlikely the secluded state will denuclearize, but the country may allow the first Western burger joint inside its borders.
As weird and insignificant as that sounds, if North Korea does open a Western burger restaurant inside its borders it could be part of a charm offensive to soften Donald Trump. The president is notorious for his love of fast food, and just last month at the inter-Korean summit North Korean officials reportedly said: “The country welcomes investments from America. We wish to attract McDonald’s and President Trump-affiliated companies. We hope America views us as a normal country.”
And guess who loves McDonald’s?
SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – If you pass a long line of semi-trucks along Highway 99 on Friday, don’t be alarmed.
Truckers are driving from Sutter County to Fresno in protest of new regulations on logbooks.
#TrafficAlert: A protest by semi truck drivers has traffic slowed on Highway 99, moving south from Sutter County, ending in Fresno. — Caltrans District 3 (@CaltransDist3) October 6, 2017
The protest is heading down Highway 99 and will end in Fresno, where hundreds of long-haul truck drivers already held a protest on Thursday.
Traffic is slow in the immediate area near the line of truckers.
Truckers say the new electronic logbooks, which are replacing paper logbooks, will force them to stop even if they’re in a dangerous area.
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Matt Damon, Kristin Wiig and Niecy Nash star in the new movie Downsizing. The film is visually beautiful with some epic scenery and great special effects that turn one family into 5-inch versions of themselves in order to save the world and live larger than life. In this scene We see Matt Damon, Kristin Wiig and Niecy Nash fill out their entry form into Leisureland a micro-community where all the little people want to live. Check it out.
Downsizing hits theaters December 22nd, 2017
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2 killed, 3 injured in UTV, car crash in Lyman County
KENNEBEC, S.D. (AP) — Two people have died and three others have been injured in a collision between a utility vehicle and a car in Lyman County.
The South Dakota Highway Patrol says a 79-year-old man operating the utility vehicle and his 80-year-old female passenger were killed Tuesday night when they were hit by a car at a Highway 1806 intersection near Kennebec.
Three people in the car received minor injuries, including the 18-year-old female driver, an 18-year-old male passenger and 60-year-old female passenger. They were taken to the Chamberlain hospital, treated and released.
The Highway Patrol is investigating the crash. The victims have not been identified.
RAWALPINDI, Aug 14 (APP): Pakistan Army Museum near General Headquarters
(GHQ) remained opened for general public on Monday on the eve of “Azadi” celebrations.
According to an Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) statement issued
here, a large number of people from all walks of life visited the museum and took keen interest in it various galleries.
The museum besides preserving history of Pakistan Army also serves as
a source of inspiration and information for the visitors. Its galleries depict diverse facets, including Fight Against Terrorism, Shuhada Corner, Nishan-e-Haider Gallery, Kashmir Corner, Indo-Pak War Story, various Arms and Services of Pakistan Army and Army contributions to the United Nation for peace-keeping efforts.
(From left to right) Principal Jennifer Jaynes with students Diana Mogollon, Thalia Caro and Natalie Orozco at the Latin Builders Association (LBA) Academy in Hialeah Gardens. Roberto Koltun rkoltun@elnuevoherald.com
Theannounced today that three White County residents and three Pope County residents have been arrested for illegal hunting in Colorado and Arkansas.The state's Game and Fish Commission worked on the investigation with its counterparts in Colorado and the federal government.Daniel Ross, Hunter Ross and a juvenile who live in White County, near Romance, were charged with 115 game violations, including multiple counts of hunting wildlife in a closed season, hunting at night and transporting illegally taken wildlife.The White County investigation led to three additional arrests in Pope County, near Hector: Kelly “Bubba” Samuels, Kirk Killins and Daron Killins were arrested and charged with 54 game violations, including multiple counts of night hunting, hunting during a closed season and big game tagging requirements.
TV titan Simon Cowel, 57, is ready to spice things up on America’s Got Talent. The A-lister, known for his strict ways, will reportedly be changing the rules in order to make the show more appealing to an older crowd.
“Simon Cowel is worried that his hit series, AGT, is turning into a kiddie show,” said a source to Straight Shuter.
Last year the winner was a young girl, and this year the two finalists are also children! Cowel thinks that if this continues, no one over the age of 15 will ever audition.
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He is set on stopping the “tiny tots” from taking over, and hopes to change the show’s guidelines so that it is enticing “for all Americans.”
Straight Shuter’s Rob Shuter has all the latest gossip.
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A plea agreement from the only person to be criminally charged in the San Bernardino terror attack drew mixed emotions from the victims’ loved ones.
Do we have any Newsvine fans here. Well, if you are give them some credit. Let them know how much you appreciate them. I love your site. I give you five stars. Let's see what the others think. Keep up the good work. I was reading about the history of Newsvine and found some impressionable information. News items are submitted by both users and professional journalists. Members decide with their online actions what news articles stay on the site and what news is removed. Newsvine was named the Top News Site of 2006 and one of the 50 Best Websites of 2007. Wow.
Local government leaders believe municipalities are taking some big hits in the latest state budget proposal. Those advocates say this could create a domino effect for cities and towns around the state.
Budget cuts
Local governments are likely to see a loss of $150 million in funding from just the local government fund distribution and projects. The Ohio Municipal League's Kent Scarrett says there are a lot of seemingly small changes in the Senate budget bill that could result in big cuts.
"These are all sort of a storm of great uncertainty for our communities and the most challenging part of uncertainty is our financial stability. It puts the pressure on our taxpayers to make up for those differences or suffer the consequences of decreased services," Scarrett says.
Republican Senate President Larry Obhof acknowledged their budget was tight and that many groups were going to see substantial cuts.
March 28 Heating and plumbing products supplier Wolseley reported a 25 percent rise in first-half profit, as growth in the United States more than made up for tough trading conditions in the UK and the Nordics.
The company plans to change its name to Ferguson Plc, subject to shareholder approval, its top brand in its largest market, the United States, where it makes about 84 percent of its profit.
Group trading profit rose to 515 million pounds ($646 million) in the six months ended Jan. 31, from 412 million pounds a year ago.
Revenue rose 24.5 percent to 8.461 billion pounds, while like-for-like revenue grew 3.2 percent year-on-year, and Wolseley said like-for-like revenue had grown about 4.5 percent since the end of the period. ($1 = 0.7974 pounds) (Reporting by Esha Vaish in Bengaluru, editing by Louise Heavens)
MARTIN, Tenn. — Ja Morant scored 18 points, Jonathan Stark had 17 and Murray State used a late run to pull away from UT Martin 66-53 on Saturday night.
Morant grabbed a game-high eight rebounds and had five assists while Stark made five 3-pointers in the first half for the Racers (18-5, 10-2), who remained alone in second place behind Belmont (11-1) in the Ohio Valley Conference.
Morant's 3-pointer with nine minutes left gave the Racers the lead for good but it took a 12-0 run over the final 5:22 to put the game away. Terrell Miller Jr. and Shaq Buchanan scored 10 points each.
Matthew Butler scored 19 points and Fatodd Lewis 12 for the Skyhawks (8-17, 3-9).
March 28 Bain Capital Private Equity:
* Announces that it is not proceeding with the acquisition of Resilux
* Has been notified by German anti-trust authority, that intended combined acquisition of Resilux NV and Petainer Topco Limited has not received clearance in phase I
* Intended combined acquisition of Resilux NV and Petainer Topco Limited would need to proceed to a phase II review, which makes this transaction difficult to pursue Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
Key investor Benchmark Capital has made repeated threats to block other investments in Uber (Private:UBER) unless the company's board is capped at 8 people, CNBC reports -- another aspect of the firm's head-butting with Uber's former CEO, Travis Kalanick.
Kalanick moved in June 2016 to increase the board size to 11, and since then Uber has reportedly been approached with three possible investment proposals (SoftBank, Dragoneer Investment Group and a consortium led by Sherpa's Shervin Pishevar).
But Benchmark has said it would try to block any investment until the three extra board seats were eliminated, according to the report.
Two of the three extra seats are vacant (Kalanick took one after vacating the CEO's seat), meaning the board sits at nine now, but Kalanick has been actively involved in trying to fill the other two spots.
Previously: Benchmark explains lawsuit, Uber's former CEO hires new lawyers (Aug. 14 2017)
U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders talks with seniors at the Franklin County Senior Center in St. Albans on Monday, Aug. 14, 2017. Sanders says he will introduce a medicare for all bill shortly after Congress reconvenes in September. Lisa Rathke AP Photo
Phones smuggled in or thrown over fences - and often used for the furthering criminal activity. Stopping them has been a struggle for years and that struggle isn't getting any easier.
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Take that, Amazon. Fresh off the surprise demise of her buzzy Amazon comedy Love You More, Bridget Everett is pitching her tent at HBO with a recurring role opposite Jennifer Garner and David Tennant in Camping.
Written and EP’d by Girls duo Lena Dunham and Jenni Konner, the eight-episode half-hour comedy centers on a dysfunctional husband-and-wife duo Kathryn and Walt (played by Garner and Tennant, respectively), who orchestrate a group camping trip from hell. What was supposed to be a delightful weekend immersed in nature becomes a weekend of tested marriages and woman on woman crime that won’t soon be forgotten.
Everett co-stars as Harry, the tough-talking, nature-loving queen of the campsite who came out as a lesbian at age 3. Her passion for her wife Nan is only beaten by her passion for all other women and an assortment of guns.
In other Camping news, Janicza Bravo (Love), Brett Gelman (Stranger Things) and Arturo Del Puerto (Chicago PD) have board as series regulars (and fellow campers).
Illinois Congressman Adam Kinzinger is calling it a crime for former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn to have had the kind of phone conversations he had with a Russian ambassador prior to Donald Trump’s inauguration. Flynn was forced to resign, and Kinzinger says the cover-up, the lying to the Vice President was worse than the crime. Meanwhile, Illinois Senator Dick Durbin called for an independent investigation of Flynn’s actions, while Senator Tammy Duckworth pressed for Congressional hearings.
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The first completed support for the new WashMo bridge. The second one being formed up. Follow the progress of the new WashMo Bridge as it connects FrankComo with WarrenCoMo and StCharlesCoMo at WashMoBridge.com
The Galaxy S8 is shipping to those who pre-ordered the device, but last year's Samsung flagship is still capable. Well, as long as you're not paying retail for it. The GS7 sales will start picking up now that it's yesterday's news, and you can take advantage of one right now. A refurbished Galaxy S7 is on eBay for $299.99 with coupon code.
This phone is a manufacturer refurbished AT&T model, but it's also unlocked. It will work best on AT&T's network because of the bands, but it should run on any GSM carrier. The base price is $350, but there's a 20% off coupon live right now that knocks another 20% off for a total of $299.99. Just enter PSHOPTECH417 during checkout.
You have your choice of the gold or black version of the phone. You get free standard shipping in the US, but no international options this time. Tax will be charged only in Pennsylvania.
Eight people were rescued from an elevator in a downtown Chicago apartment building.They were stuck for about four hours. The rescue was complicated for Chicago firefighters.They had to rappel down from the roof of the building in the 400-block of East Erie in order to reach all eight people.There were no injuries.
(AP) - A Pentagon spokesman says the two U.S. soldiers killed Sunday in Iraq were casualties of a U.S. artillery "mishap."
The spokesman, Army Col. Rob Manning, said an Army artillery unit was firing on an Islamic State mortar position "when a mishap occurred." He said there is no indication that IS played a role in the deaths. In addition to the two soldiers killed, five others suffered injuries that Manning said were not life-threatening.
The spokesman said he could provide no other details because the incident is under investigation. The names of those killed have not been publicly released.
When the deaths were announced Sunday, the U.S. military said the incident did not involve enemy fire, but provided no other details.
(Copyright 2017 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)
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GUEST: MID MARKET REPORT: Justina Vasquez, equities reporter for Bloomberg, on GrubHub’s rally sparking caution from analysts, and Blue Apron stock continuing its plunge, despite a new plan for in-store food kits.
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The House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence responds to common claims of opposition who support FISA Title I abuses as outlined in the DOJ/FBI action against American citizen Carter Page:
Comrade citizen, all your freedoms are belong to us.
A police cordon is in place and a number of streets are sealed off in a Sheffield suburb this morning.
The activity centres around the Wensley Street area of Fir Vale, but no details have yet been released by South Yorkshire Police.
Wensley Street
A passer-by said a shop and a number of houses are within the cordon.
"If you drive down Hinde House Crescent the shop is at the bottom on the left and it's a built up housing estate that has lots of pathways between. They are cordoned off from the Hinde House Crescent side and then the police are parked up on the road at the bottom," she said.
"I know someone who had to go to the area for work purposes and police officers took footprints and they said a tent was up."
Wensley Street
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) – New Mexico state lawmakers are bracing for an update on how much money will be available in the coming fiscal year to fund state government.
Democratic state Sen. John Arthur Smith says he is scheduled Wednesday to receive a new forecast of expected revenues from taxes, fees and other sources.
The chairman of the Senate Finance Committee warned earlier this week that the state may need to fill a budget gap of $250 million in order to rebuild reserves and protect the state’s credit rating.
Amid a downturn in the local oil sector, New Mexico has cut back spending at most agencies and has swept cash from school district reserves and other government accounts.
Gov. Susana Martinez has urged lawmakers to avoid tax increases and to tighten government spending.
(WFLA) – Now that we’re in a new year, making the best use of your money might be one of your resolutions.
Market analysts at Consumer Reports have come up with a handy list that might benefit you.
The “Best Time To Buy Things” list contains products that are typically offered at deep discounts during certain months of the year.
Consumer Reports suggests that in addition to checking the list, be sure to keep an eye on Sunday ads, shopping apps and retailer emails.
January
Bathroom scales
Ellipticals
Linens and Sheets
Treadmills
TVs
Winter Sports Gear and Clothing
February
Humidifiers
Mattresses
Winter Sports Gear and Coats
March
Boxed Chocolates
Digital Cameras
Ellipticals
Humidifiers
Treadmills
See more of the Consumer Reports “Best Time To Buy Things” report here.
Comerica in Dallas reported higher quarterly profits as it reaped the benefit from slashing energy loans and improving efficiency.
The $73 billion-asset company earned $202 million in the first quarter, compared with $60 million a year earlier. Earnings per share were $1.11, beating a consensus estimate of $0.95.
Sheriff’s deputies patrolling through Bonsall for looters taking advantage of the Lilac Fire arrested a woman for burglary in the 29000 block of Disney Lane Saturday afternoon.
A real estate agent called the deputies to report a suspicious person inside a house for sale around 12:45 p.m.
After determining the suspect didn’t live there she was arrested for burglary (looting) during a state of emergency. She had entered the property, taken various household items and put them in her car.
The resident arrived at the home and confirmed the suspect did not belong there.
The suspect was later identified as Sacheen Silvercloud. Silvercloud was booked into the Vista Detention Facility.
Vista Station Detectives will be handling the follow-up investigation.
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook 0) reacts after loosing the ball as Utah Jazz's Royce O'Neale, left, Donovan Mitchell
FRUITLAND , Md.- Investigators say eight livestock died in an early Monday fire that heavily damaged a barn west of Fruitland. The Maryland State Fire Marshal's Office said the blaze broke out shortly before 2 a.m. at the 40-foot by 50-foot building located at 28121 Riverside Drive Extended outside of Fruitland.
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Local firefighters pay tribute to fellow firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice for their community.
Sioux City Fire Rescue honored those that have fallen during a ceremony Friday afternoon.
A bell tolled for each of the 12 firefighters.
A wreath was also laid in their honor.
"We feel very strongly that this is something that we need to do not only to honor the twelve firefighters who have passed away in the line of duty but to remind our firefighters to operate safely and to train hard and to also express our appreciation to the many people that allow us to do our job in the community." said Chief Tom Everett, Sioux City Fire Department.
The ceremony has been held for the past eight years.
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Uruguay striker Edinson Cavani is likely to miss his side's World Cup quarter-final against France on Friday after suffering a calf injury in the last-16 win over Portugal.
The Uruguayan Football Association (UFA) posted photos of Wednesday's training session on social media, with Cavani a notable absentee.
After tests on Monday, doctors confirmed the Paris Saint-Germain star had suffered bruising to his left calf, although he had not torn a muscle.
With the 31-year-old Cavani set to be sidelined, Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez will likely play Cristhian Stuani up front alongside Luis Suarez for the two-time world champions.
Girona forward Stuani replaced Cavani, after the latter had scored both goals in Uruguay's 2-1 victory against Portugal.
Tonight, WWE will be airing the final Raw before SummerSlam from The TD Garden in Boston, Mass.
As noted, tonight’s show will feature Sasha Banks vs. Nia Jax with the winner facing WWE Raw Women’s Champion Alexa Bliss at SummerSlam. No other matches have been announced for tonight, but Brock Lesnar is scheduled for the show.
WWE.com is focusing on the following story line points for tonight’s Raw:
-Every woman for herself: Sasha vs. Nia
-Joe is gonna get you
-Mizzed opportunity with The Miztourage and Jason Jordan
-Face your fear, Finn Balor
-Brothers on the mend, Rollins and Ambrose
Be sure to join us tonight at 8pm EST for complete, LIVE WWE Raw coverage!
Under a large, iridescent chandelier in the Assembly Rooms’ Ballroom, Alex Salmond is waddling across the stage, “Unleashed”. The former First Minister of Scotland, and SNP leader, who lost his seat at the 2017 Election to the Scottish Conservative Colin Clark, has decided to try his luck as a late-comer to showbiz. It is a live chat show, with music and celebrity guests.
Thus far, with the media scrabbling to get a look-in and his “festival of fun, friends and freedom” sold-out for its run, the move has been a PR triumph. He even caused a news commotion with his first guest on Sunday: Brexit Secretary David Davis joked that he was putting his career on the line by joining his pal for a chinwag, and implied that the PM lacked a sense of humour.
LANCASTER, Wis. — The remains of a Wisconsin serviceman killed in the Korean War and recently accounted for will be buried this week.
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency says the remains of Army Cpl. Leonard Purkapile of Potosi are being returned to his family for burial with full military honors.
His burial is set for Thursday in Lancaster in southwestern Wisconsin.
The 26-year-old Purkapile was a member of Company E, 2nd Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division fighting the Chinese People's Volunteer Forces near Unsan in late November 1950. Following the battle, Purkapile was unaccounted for and reported as missing in action.
In 1993, North Korea turned over 33 boxes containing remains believed to be U.S. servicemen killed during the Korean War. Scientists used DNA analysis to help identify Purkapile's remains.
April 14 Diagnos Inc
* Diagnos announces private placement
* Diagnos Inc says private placement of up to 330 units for an aggregate value of up to $3.3 million
* Diagnos Inc - proceeds of offering will be used to develop new geographical markets and to fund operating and product development expenses Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Foodie Crawl returned last week for its 7th edition with more restaurants, more beer gardens and more entertainment.
On Tuesday, September 26, local and visiting food lovers came out to take a cultural crawl with through the East Somerville restaurant corridor.
The authentic foods sent participants straight to the sights and smells of Ethiopia, the tastes of El Salvador and the colors of Haiti.
The moderate Hurriyat Conference today said India and Pakistan should shun the confrontational approach and start a sustained dialogue to resolve the Kashmir issue.
In a statement issued here after a meeting of the Hurriyat leaders presided by Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, the separatist amalgam expressed serious concern over the growing escalation between India and Pakistan on the borders.
"The participants stressed upon the two nations to shun the confrontational approach and instead, start a sustained dialogue to resolve the root cause of the tension which is the Kashmir dispute," a Hurriyat spokesman said in the statement. He added that the Hurriyat leaders expressed great distress at the killing of five members of a family in cross-border shelling in the Mendhar area of Jammu region.
BEIJING (Reuters) - China’s forex regulator said on Tuesday it widened the quotas of two outbound investment schemes in Shanghai and Shenzhen as part of the government’s efforts to liberalize financial markets.
The State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE) said it would increase the quotas of the two schemes — Qualified Domestic Limited Partner (QDLP) and Qualified Domestic Investment Enterprise (QDIE) — to $5 billion each.
China’s financial hubs Shanghai and Shenzhen are now conducting trials on the two schemes.
"The SAFE is steadily pushing ahead with its QDLP and QDIE trials and has recently increased the pilot quotas for Shanghai and Shenzhen to $5 billion each," the regulator said on its website www.safe.gov.cn
The Brazil international is enjoying his most successful campaign to date in front of goal having scored 23 goals in all competitions.
His return has been somewhat overshadowed by the incredible debut season Mohamed Salah is enjoying at Anfield this year.
But the attacking duo, along with Sadio Mane, have established themselves as one of the most feared attacking line-ups in European football right now.
No team have scored more goals in the Champions League this year with 28 and Firmino leads the way for Liverpool in the competition with seven.
The 26-year-old is now in his third year in English football and he admits it is hard to pick one standout player in the league.
The last time the NDP was in power in Ontario the Canadian dollar lost more than 15% of its value
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+ Enlarge this image Officers from the Tukavesi Police Station following the early morning raid. Picture: SUPPLIED
Update: 3:50PM MORE than 1000 plants believed to be Marijuana were uprooted in Loa, Tukavesi yesterday during Police a raid.
According to a Police force statement, the officers led by the station officer at Tukavesi Police Station conducted the raid at 5am in the morning and managed to collect 1,012 plants during the operation.
Meanwhile, police say they are looking for the owner of the farm whose identity is known to them.
"Success of these raids has once again been credited to the community," Divisional Police Commander Northern Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Verani Nakauyaca said.
Hayden Paul Stacey. Photo: Supplied
The family of Hayden Paul Stacey has issued a powerful statement urging those struggling with mental illness to reach out as the Mandurah community comes to terms with the loss of one of its own.
The 22-year-old Mandurah local was tragically shot by police near Wannanup last week after allegedly advancing on an officer with a knife in the early hours of Sunday morning.
His death rocked the tightknit Mandurah community, and his family issued a statement remembering Mr Stacey as a "son, a brother, a grandson, a great grandson, a nephew, a cousin and a friend" on Thursday.
“Hayden was a beautiful soul,” the statement said.
“He was a very loving and polite young man with his whole life ahead of him. He was also very troubled with mental illness.
WASHINGTON—A third federal judge has ruled against the Trump administration’s decision to cancel an Obama-era program protecting young undocumented immigrants who came to the U.S. as children.
The decision, issued Tuesday evening by U.S. District Judge John Bates, a George W. Bush appointee in Washington, D.C., is in one respect the broadest so far against the administration’s move to end the program, called Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA.
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SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) — The Costa Rica soccer federation says national team coach Oscar Ramirez is out after the team's disappointing performance at the World Cup.
Federation president Rodolfo Villalobos said Wednesday that Ramirez's contract has run out and won't be renewed. Costa Rica compiled a record of 9 wins, 6 ties and 4 defeats in 16 qualifying and three World Cup matches under Ramirez.
Villalobos thanked the coach but said that "it is not convenient for him to remain." He did not name a potential replacement, but said the federation is looking at a long list of candidates.
Costa Rica was the surprise of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, reaching the quarterfinals. But the team was knocked out in the group stage in Russia, losing to Brazil and Serbia and tying Switzerland.
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The NYPD is looking for a man it says robbed and shot a taxi driver in the Bronx over the weekend.
According to reports made to police, a gunman shot the 26-year-old taxi driver several times on Morrison Avenue in the Soundview neighborhood around 12:45 a.m.
The suspect stole $23 from the car before taking off.
The driver was taken to Jacobi Hospital. Police said he is in stable condition.
Anyone with information is asked to call NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS.
– Buddy Murphy posted to Twitter to comment on his loss to Cedric Alexander on last night’s episode of 205 Live. Murphy posted:
Since arriving at @WWE205Live I’ve been anything but 🤫 – my goal hasn’t changed, my destiny stays the same, I will get what belongs to me! Soon enough #AndNew #CruiserweightChampion — WWE Buddy Murphy (@WWE_Murphy) May 30, 2018
– Here’s a video looking at the new Bella Army collection from Nikki abd Brie Bellas’ Birdiebee apparel company:
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ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — An international panel is asking businesses and property owners along Lake Ontario to complete an online survey about flood damage from record water levels this spring and summer.
The International Joint Commission says the survey takes about 10 to 25 minutes. The deadline to take it is Dec. 31.
The joint U.S.-Canadian panel says the survey gathers information on the extent of flooding, erosion, damage to shoreline structures and damage to homes and businesses.
Some elected officials in New York blame the commission’s Plan 2014 for the flooding. The plan adopted last year sets guidelines for regulating water levels in the lake and St. Lawrence River.
The commission says record rainfall caused the flooding.
The Root Beer Saloon in alto Pass, IL will be featured on the Travel Channel Sunday June 18th at 11:00 a.m. The name of the episode is "Ultimate Road Trip: Gold Mine to Moonshine".
The Root Beer Saloon has great food featuring smoked salmon, crab cakes, gumbo, gourmet sandwiches, desserts, draft root beer, largest private waterfowl collection in the country, guitars along with many other things that will catch your eye.
The Root Beer Saloon is on Main Street in Alto Pass, IL. The hours are Monday thru Friday 11:30 - 3:00. Saturday and Sunday 11:00 til 6:00. Phone 618-893-1634
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Teal Bunbury scored on a penalty kick in the 88th minute as the New England Revolution tied Atlanta United 1-1 on Wednesday night.
New England (5-4-4) has one win in its last five games — with two straight draws. Atlanta (8-3-2) had won four straight on the road.
Krisztian Nemeth drew the late foul in the corner of the penalty box after capitalizing on a defensive turnover. Atlanta goalkeeper Brad Guzan chose the right direction but Bunbury found the upper-right corner. Guzan was given a yellow card for kicking the ball into the stands after the goal.
Josef Martinez opened the scoring for Atlanta in the 23rd minute by redirecting Julian Gressel’s cross. It was Martinez’s league-leading ninth goal of the season.
New England goalkeeper Matt Turner kept the Revs within reach by denying Ezequiel Barco’s point-blank attempt in the 82nd.
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COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Chance the Rapper will be stopping at Nationwide Arena later this spring.
Chance the Rapper won three Grammy Awards, including the coveted best new artist trophy. He also beat Drake and West to win best rap album, becoming the first streaming-only album to win a Grammy.
He is scheduled to be at Nationwide Arena, Tuesday, May 16, at 8pm. Tickets for the concert run between $40-80 and are currently on sale at ticketmaster.com. He is also scheduled to be in Cleveland May 19.
Kris Bryant gets hit on the brim of his helmet with a 96-mph fastball, then is helped off the field and exits the game in the 1st inning
HAVE FLIGHT DECK, WILL PROJECT POWER: U.S. Marines Want to Pack 20 Stealth Fighters on One Assault Ship.
The plan, which the Corps laid out in the 2017 edition of its annual aviation strategy document, has been under consideration for at least five years, according to the document.
Increasing demands on the U.S. Navy’s 10 supercarriers, the entry into service of the aviation-optimized America-class assault ships and the fast-growing numbers of vertical-landing F-35Bs in the Marines’ inventory finally makes the light-carrier scheme feasible … and necessary.
“While the amphibious assault ship will never replace the aircraft carrier, it can be complementary, if employed in imaginative ways,” the strategy document notes.
Submitted by Spectrum Health BIG RAPIDS — Spectrum Health Big Rapids Hospital received an “A” rating from The Leapfrog Group for spring hospital safety for the fourth year in a row. […]
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SAN DIEGO (KUSI) — Expect a drastically different weather pattern this week than the high humidity and hot temperatures San Diego County has been experiencing all month.
Cool temperatures are on the way to San Diego County this week as a trough of low pressure moves over the west coast. The cooler temperatures are expected to begin Tuesday and be about five to 10 degrees below normal mid-August averages.
Humidity has also moved out of San Diego County. Dew points are low and conditions are expected to be comfortable through the week.
A marine layer and thick clouds are expected Monday along the coast and extending inland to the western valleys. The marine layer will linger a bit, especially along the coast. It will return again in the evening. A similar weather pattern will continue for most of the week.
High temperatures Monday will be 71 to 76 degrees at the beaches, 76 to 81 inland, 78 to 83 in the western valleys, 83 to 88 near the foothills, 80 to 88 in the mountains and 100 to 105 in the deserts.
Ghana international Gideon Baah has taken his recovery to the next level and is seen in the latest video running on the treadmill as he looks to return to the pitch.
Ghana international Gideon Baah is racing to be fit for the new MLS season after scans revealed defender is healing very fast.
Baah suffered the setback during New York Red Bulls 0-0 stalemate with Portland Timbers last July and was initially scheduled to be out for six months.
The former Asante Kotoko man was in Ghana for holidays recently but has returned to the United States where he will complete his treatment and return to the pitch.
Below is the video of Gideon Baah training:
My mates in Arizona for holidays😂😂😂😂@NewYorkRedBulls but I am putting in the shift🔥🔥🔥..#stillrunningpic.twitter.com/yLRMs112eq — gideon baah (@gbaah3) January 25, 2017
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Asuka and Ellsworth in a lumberjack match next week on Smackdown
Asuka and James Ellsworth will go one-on-one again next week in a lumberjack match after their match yesterday ended in a double countout.
The intergender match yesterday saw Ellsworth escaping Asuka by fleeing to the crowd but Asuka followed him and with both of them failing to return within the count of 10, the referee hit the bell to end the match.
Later in the broadcast, Smackdown General Manager Paige informed both Ellsworth and Smackdown Women’s champion Carmella that next week, the lumberjack between the two is on.
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– As noted, WWE did another ring implosion angle at the end of this week’s RAW during the Braun Strowman vs. Big Show main event. Referee John Cone has been the subject of several memes after the awesome sell he did during the angle. In the Fallout video above, Cone receives medical attention backstage and comments on what happened.
– WWE also posted this video of Big Show being helped by medics and officials after RAW went off the air in Columbus, Ohio. An angry receives a “thank you Big Show” chant before leaving on his own.
– Braun tweeted the following after the big angle:
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ATLANTA — A lawsuit filed in Georgia seeks to stop an online auction of famed green jackets and other memorabilia associated with the Masters golf tournament held at Augusta National Golf Club.
The lawsuit filed Monday by Augusta National Inc., which owns the club and tournament, asks a judge to stop Florida-based Green Jacket Auctions Inc. from selling a champion’s green jacket and two member green jackets in an online auction ending Saturday on the company’s website.
Augusta National says it owns the jackets, which are supposed to stay on the golf club’s grounds, and that Green Jacket Auctions doesn’t have the right to possess or sell them.
Ryan Carey, co-owner of Green Jacket Auctions, said in an email that they dispute Augusta National’s ownership claims and will litigate if necessary.
Seeking to stay atop the Southeastern Conference, the Wildcats avenged last month’s 82-80 road loss to the Vols with their best performance in a while. Long-range shooting provided the biggest lift, though. Kentucky (21-5, 11-2) made 11 3-pointers overall, its first double-digit effort from behind the arc in a month, and Monk and Willis each made four in the first half alone.
The Wildcats held Tennessee (14-12, 6-7) to 35 percent shooting and led by as many as 28 points to hand the Vols their third loss in four games.
De’Aaron Fox had 13 points and six assists and Bam Adebayo grabbed 12 rebounds in Kentucky’s third straight win.
Admiral Schofield had 17 points and Jordan Bone 15 for Tennessee, which was outrebounded 33-29. The Vols lost their 10th straight game at Rupp Arena.
HERCULES — A Stockton man is in county jail after his arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence in connection with a sheared fire hydrant, police said.
At 5:30 a.m., officers responded to Refugio Valley and Redwood roads for a report of the damaged hydrant, and found a part of a vehicle’s grille and a left-side mirror in the road.
While investigating, officers noticed a white Nissan 370Z with a missing left-hand mirror and damage to its left front drive past them.
Officers stopped the Nissan about a mile away at Refugio Valley Road and Partridge Drive, and screened its driver, identified as Duy Nguyen, 24.
Finding he was over the legal limit for driving, police arrested Nguyen and booked him into Martinez county jail on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol.
Nguyen was in custody Monday evening on $5,000 bail, county records show.
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CHEYENNE, Oklahoma: On Saturday, February 18th, 2017 at 7:00 a.m., bird watchers of all ages are invited to count birds to create a real-time snapshot of where birds are and how many. Join Park Rangers Richard & Sydney at the Washita Battlefield National Historic Site Overlook on Hwy 47A with binoculars in hand.
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A new report says a child in Egg Harbor Township brought a knife to school and a “kill list.” The Current of Egg Harbor Township reported that an 11-year-old was suspended on Feb 9 from the Dr. Joyanne D. Miller School. A student heard about the knife and told a parent who told school officials.
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The Pennsylvania SPCA removed 15 dogs from the home of an alleged unlicensed breeder in Lancaster County last week after it received a tip that dogs were being illegally debarked. The group found that three dogs, including Rosella shown here, had been debarked by someone who had pushed a pipe-like object down their throats multiple times. Courtesy of Pennsylvania SPCA
BOSTON — Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski says he is returning for his ninth NFL season.
Gronkowski made the announcement in a post on Instagram Tuesday . Gronkowski said he met with coach Bill Belichick to inform him of his intention to return, adding he's "been working out, staying in shape and feel great."
Gronk previously hinted at considering retirement following New England's Super Bowl loss to the Eagles in February.
He appeared in 14 games during the 2017 season and led the team in receiving with 69 catches for 1,084 yards and eight touchdowns.
One inventor got N10 million as the highest grant.
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Police have become concerned for the welfare of a missing Chorley man and want the public to help.
Carl Norris, 33, was last seen in the town around 6pm today (Wednesday, May 30).
Carl is described as white, 5ft 8in tall, of large build with dark hair.
He is believed to be wearing white shorts or possibly grey tracksuit bottoms with a black coat and white trainers.
He has several tattoos, including a Manchester United badge on one arm.
A Lancashire Police spokesman said: “We are very concerned for Carl’s welfare.
“If you have seen him, or a man matching his description, call us immediately.”
Should you have any information please contact Lancashire Police on 101 and quote log reference number 1249 of May 30.
I'm interested in rolling source based Linux distros. Anything else I should try besides Gentoo/Funtoo and Void ?
Update: after looking at Void more closely I see, as one of the comments pointed out, it's not really a source based distribution.
Train passengers are being urged to avoid London Waterloo after a points failure is causing major disruption to the South West Trains network.
The problem between Vauxhall and London Waterloo train means all trains running to and from these stations may be cancelled, delayed or revised.
The problem is expected to go on all day.
South West Trains is warning passengers that all peak trains this morning are likely to be very busy.
All passengers planning to travel between Reading and London Waterloo are urged to check National Rail enquiries before they travel.
And those on Twitter can follow the latest using the #LondonWaterloo.
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April 20 Sarissa Capital Management Lp:
* Sarissa Capital Management Lp - "Innoviva suddenly informed us that they no longer agreed to the deal"
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CARIFTA – Day 3- Rock wins second medal
Roneldo Rock won Barbados’ tenth medal with a bronze in the Under-18 Boys 800m at the CARIFTA games.
This is Rock’s second bronze medal. He also finished third in the Under-18 Boys 1500m.
BEIJING (Reuters) - A tornado struck northern China, lashing it with rain, killing five people, injuring more than 50 and destroying homes in a major city in Inner Mongolia, state media said on Saturday.
The tornado hit Chifeng, a city about 650 miles (1,046 km) east of Hohhot, the capital of the autonomous region, on Friday afternoon, the People's Daily newspaper and news agency Xinhua said.
State media showed pictures of collapsed houses and buildings flattened by the storm, which destroyed at least 30 houses in three villages and affected 270 people, the People's Daily said.
The injured were being treated in hospital and authorities have launched relief efforts, Xinhua added.
Inner Mongolia is China's top coal producing region.
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This week on The Disclaimer, WMSE's weekly conversation corner with Ryan Schleicher, Matt Wild and I, we're talking about some exciting developments on West Wisconsin Avenue. Plans are moving ahead for the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra to make a home out of the long abandoned Grand Theatre, while the Shops of Grand Avenue are moving ahead with their plans to transform their third-floor food court into a first-floor "food hall." Can the mall create a unique, locally minded dining destination, or does this just mean that Rocky Rococo's moves down a few floors? We also ponder why the city loves Bublr Bikes so much.
You can stream the episode below, and subscribe to us on iTunes.
Nebraska U-S Senator Deb Fischer will hold a listening session in Omaha this Friday. She’ll be at the Culinary Arts Institute of Metropolitan Community College, at 32nd and Sorensen Parkway, from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM. F
ischer says she wants to offer Nebraskans a forum to share their views and speak directly with her about questions or concerns.
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Pedestrians make their way past the building that houses the New York office of EastNets in Midtown, Manhattan, N.Y., Friday, April 14, 2017.
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Actress, musician, and producer Michelle Ashionye Raccah is celebrating her daughter Ochade on her 2nd birthday.
Michelle shared a photo of her family – herself, her husband, the birthday girl and her elder brother – cutting the birthday cake.
She shared the photo with the caption:
Our princess #LilMissOch is 2. Happy birthday #SunshineBaby#BabyCakes. Words cannot express how grateful I am to God for the gift of you (and #Bam). We love you, Ochie.
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Our princess #LilMissOch is 2. Happy birthday #SunshineBaby #BabyCakes. Words cannot express how grateful I am to God for the gift of you (and #Bam). We love you, Ochie. A post shared by Ashionye Michelle Raccah (@ashionye) on Aug 14, 2017 at 3:02am PDT
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For those who like shopping at Kansas City’s River Market, the struggle to find parking is, more than likely, a relatable struggle. The city recently implemented new parking meters to free up space but now a company wants to do more.
'World of Dance' takes a hit in its sophomore bow but more than doubles everything else on Tuesday TV.
NBC dominated on its first true Tuesday of summer programming, with America's Got Talent setting strong course to dominate the off months yet again.
America's Got Talent averaged a 2.5 rating among adults 18-49 and 12.1 million viewers between 8 and 10 o'clock. In the key demo, that was off only a hair from its equally auspicious 2017 premiere. It was virtually even in its audience pull.
The network wrapped the night with the sophomore bow of World of Dance. Down from its 2017 series premiere, the show still pulled a strong 1.8 rating among adults 18-49 and 7.2 million viewers.
NBC wasn't the only network with reality premieres. Fox offered up episodes of Beat Shazam (0.8 adults) and Love Connection (0.6 adults), both down from their 2017 premieres.
On CBS, 48 Hours: NCIS averaged a 0.5 rating.
Richardson (shoulder) went through morning shootaround and remains questionable for Tuesday's Game 5 against the 76ers, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.
Despite some confusion regarding the type of shoulder injury he has, Richardson was able to go through morning shootaround -- a good sign for his availability. That said, he's apparently still dealing with some discomfort, so the team won't go as far as to rule him in. If he ends up taking the floor, he'll likely be less than 100 percent.
ISIS is talking to Al-Qaeda about a possible alliance as Iraqi troops close in on ISIS fighters in Mosul, Iraqi Vice President Ayad Allawi said in an interview on Monday.
ISIS blazed across large swathes of northern Iraq in 2014, leaving the Iraqi central government reeling.
Last October, Iraqi security forces and Shiite volunteer fighters, commonly referred to as the Popular Mobilization Units teamed up with an international coalition, including the United States, to drive ISIS from of Mosul and the areas surrounding the city.
Even if ISIS loses its territory in Iraq, Allawi said, it will not simply go away.
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Manager John Gibbons said that Gurriel will receive regular time in the starting lineup at second base and shortstop, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Gibbons added that Aledmys Diaz may see some time at the hot corner on days when Gurriel plays shortstop. It seems likely that a bulk of his time will come at the keystone, which means that Devon Travis could be in line for a decreased role. Gurriel is set to start at second base and hit eighth for Wednesday's game.
ALBANY, N.Y. (WIVB) — A list showing how much state government employees were paid in 2017 has been released by See Through NY.
The list is comprised of people who worked in New York’s executive, legislative or judicial branches at any point during 2017.
At the top is Carlos Pato, the dean of the College of Medicine at SUNY Downstate Medical Center. He made $746,626.
He and more than 3,500 others were paid more than Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who had a $179,000 salary.
The 100 people who made the most money worked for either SUNY or CUNY. UB football coach Lance Leipold made the list with a 2017 salary of $413,992.
See the complete list here.
MAHONING COUNTY, Ohio (WKBN) – The U.S. Marshals are looking for a man who they say failed to appear in court for a criminal case.
Preston Lee Kemble, 31, is charged with burglary, safecracking and theft.
According to U.S. Marshals, a warrant was issued for Kemble’s arrest on March 20 when he failed to appear in Mahoning County Court of Common Pleas to answer to the charges.
Kemble is described as a white man with brown hair and hazel eyes. He is about 5’10” tall and 175 pounds.
Those with information on his whereabouts are asked to contact the U.S. Marshals Tipline by calling 1-866-4WANTED, or by texting keyword “WANTED” and tip to TIP411 (847411)
Tipsters may remain anonymous and reward money may be available.
Hussain Ibrahim Alfardan Chairman AlFardan Group, Omar Hussain Alfardan, President and CEO of AlFardan group with other officials and guests on the launch of BMW 5 Series at BMW Alfardan showroom in West Bay. Pic: Abdul Basit/The Peninsula Continually catering for the discerning customers in Qatar, Alfardan Automobiles, the official BMW Group importer in Qatar, welcomed the eagerly anticipated BMW 5 Series in its showroom last week.
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An inmate mops the floor of a segregated unit at Lanesboro Correctional Institution in 2015. John D. Simmons jsimmons@charlotteobserver.com
Two people were injured by celebratory gunfire overnight, police said.One man, Jorge Leal, said he and his wife were hosting a neighborhood party last night when his friend Pedro was hit.He and his friend were standing near the street when the clock hit midnight - and Pedro was hit by a bullet."[He] said, 'Hey, I feel something', and I said, 'What happened'," Leal said. "He took off his shirt and he was hit... I saw the bullet right there, there was a hole right here."Pedro was bleeding badly and they called 911, Leal said."I was nervous because my kids were outside, everybody was outside," Leal said.The bullet narrowly missed his friend's heart, Leal said. Pedro was released from the hospital this morning.It's not the only injury from celebratory gunfire. A state representative from Hidalgo County was injured overnight. He is doing okay, officials said.
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AT-KABUL: At least 55 Taliban fighters were killed and 27 others wounded in operations in northern Kunduz province in the past four days, officials said.
A press statement issued by 209 Shaheen corps said that Afghan army conducted operations to clear the Sehrahi, Imam-U-din, Joibegom, Naseriha, Gunbaz and Qeghex village of Imam Sahib district from enemies in Kunduz.
Statement said that in these operations 55 Taliban fighters including four group leaders named Habib-U-Rahman, Mawlawi Musa, Abdul Hakim and Omid along with three Tajikistani insurgents were killed and 27 others were wounded.
Taliban 10 bases including 50 strongholds destroyed in the district, added statement.
Statement said that 15 round of mines, one rifle of PK, two Ak-47 and one rocket launcher discovered and confiscated during operations.
After operations 18 check posts established in the cleared villages in Imam Saheb district in order to keep security in the area in a better manner, mentioned the statement.
President Donald Trump will meet with the families of the victims of a Texas school shooting during a visit to the state Thursday.
White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders made the announcement at the White House briefing Wednesday.
Eight students and two substitute teachers were killed during the shooting at Santa Fe High School on May 18.
The president will travel to Houston and Dallas on Thursday.
A KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft (KC-135) based out of Mitchell Air National Guard Base experienced an in-flight emergency on Wednesday. It returned to Milwaukee after experiencing what is believed to be a lightning strike.
Officials say the crew safely landed and exited the aircraft that was met by emergency response crews.
The 128 Air Refueling Wing Maintenance Group sent out a tow team to tow the aircraft off the runway so that normal operations at Mitchell International airport could resume.
The runway was closed so the Crash Fire Rescue team could perform response tasks. However, planes are taking off once again.
An investigation into the cause of the emergency will be initiated.
Mitchell International Airport temporarily delayed all flights in and out of the airport during this incident. There are two runways that normally handle commercial traffic. But one of them is shut down this summer for construction.
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Man acquitted in ex-wife's murder speaks out Jarod Ingram waited six years for his trial in the June 2012 death of his ex-wife Ciara Ingram. Now that the "brick wall" of murder charges are behind him, he looks forward to reuniting with his children and living the life that God wants for him Robin Trimarchi ×
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The search for a missing woman and her son extended farther south of the Louisiana Highway 2 bridge over Red River on March 19.
WWE taped the following matches tonight in Columbus for this week’s Main Event episode:
* Titus O’Neil defeated Curtis Axel
* Ariya Daivari and Tony Nese defeated Gran Metalik and Lince Dorado
size difference in olympians doesn't matter, depending on what sport you do 😉 6'8" & 4'8" pic.twitter.com/xiU9zIBXJH — Simone Biles (@Simone_Biles) August 2, 2016
stop I'm balling all over again😭❤️ I'm so proud of you sister! happy to see your dreams come true https://t.co/zUVJw0ZYQo — Adria Biles (@adriastff) August 12, 2016
Houston gold medalist Simone Biles will appear in the 2017 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.
Dressing up as @Simone_Biles for Halloween is the perfect excuse to only eat pizza all day... right? 💃🏽🍕 pic.twitter.com/lnJqBGyKE2 — Chanel Knight (@Chanel_Rene_) October 30, 2016
@Simone_Biles you are my daughter's hero! She wanted to be you for Halloween! 🎃🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/iNos5kYb2Q — Rebecca (@nota_regularmom) October 31, 2016
Happy born day Simone! Houston's superstar four-time Olympic gold medalist turned 21 on Wednesday, and to celebrate her incredible talent - here are 13 things we love about one of the most accomplished athletes of all time.13. She makes Houston proud!
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio (AP) — Justin Turner scored 20 points, Demajeo Wiggins added 13 and Bowling Green overcame a 19-point first-half deficit to beat Kent State 70-62 on Saturday to sweep the season series against the Golden Flashes.
Rodrick Caldwell scored 12 points and Antwon Lillard 11 for the Falcons (14-9, 5-5 Mid-American Conference), who trailed 31-25 at halftime after shooting 9 of 33 (27.3 percent) from the field.
BJ Duling’s basket with five minutes left in the first half gave Kent State a 29-10 lead. Bowling Green led 54-53 on Turner’s jumper with 5:54 left. The lead traded hands until Wiggins’s go-ahead dunk sparked an 8-1 run for a 64-57 lead. Kent State closed to 66-62 on Adonis De La Rosa’s layup with 1:13 to go before Caldwell sealed it with two free throws.
De La Rosa and Jaylin Walker scored 20 points apiece and Jalen Avery added 11 for Kent State (12-11, 6-4), which saw its three-game win streak end.
(CNN) Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand of New York told CNN on Monday that President Donald Trump should resign over allegations of sexual assault.
"President Trump has committed assault, according to these women, and those are very credible allegations of misconduct and criminal activity, and he should be fully investigated and he should resign," Gillibrand told CNN's Christiane Amanpour in an exclusive interview.
"These allegations are credible; they are numerous, " said Gillibrand, a leading voice in Congress for combating sexual assault in the military. "I've heard these women's testimony, and many of them are heartbreaking."
If he does not "immediately resign," she said, Congress "should have appropriate investigations of his behavior and hold him accountable."
Responding to UN Ambassador Nikki Haley saying Sunday that Trump's accusers "should be heard," Gillibrand said, "Not only should women be heard, but they should be believed."
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Markets have reacted to news that the Prime Minister Theresa May is to make an announcement outside Downing Street this morning.
Analysts say Theresa May's statement is going to be "a major driver of volatility today" as the pound dropped to $1.25 ahead of her statement at 11.15 am.
There are many rumours circulating online but some believe that she could be set to call an election as early as next month.
Local elections will take place across the United Kingdom on May 4 while others suggest the vote could take place on June 8.
Sources say the Prime Minister has a total of 25 working days before she can call a vote.
The last time a snap election was called with such short notice would have been in 18th September 1974 and were held on the 10th of October.
If this happens Mrs May would have to get permission from the UK Parliament under the rule changes of the 2011 Fixed Term Parliaments Act.
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GRAND RAPIDS (AP)  The winners of this years international ArtPrize competition are being announced during an event in western Michigan.
In all, $500,000 in cash prizes will be awarded as part of ArtPrize Nine  including $200,000 for the public favorite and $200,000 for a winner picked by an expert jury. An awards event takes place Friday night in Grand Rapids before ArtPrize wraps up on Sunday.
The first round of voting narrowed entries down to 20 chosen by the public and 20 by the jury. The second round of voting ran through this week. The work of more than 1,300 artists has been on display since last month at more than 170 venues.
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BAY CITY, MI -- Down 21-0, John Glenn needed perhaps the biggest comeback in program history for one of the biggest wins in comeback history.
And history came to life.
The Bobcats rallied for a stunning 28-24 victory over Bay City Central in the first meeting between the crosstown rivals since 1990.
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Josh Alton is a rarity in the world of stand-up comedy: He’s an athlete-turned-comedian. After playing his final collegiate football game, Alton hung up his cleats and shoulder pads for a microphone and a note pad and began doing stand up comedy.
Several days after former national footballer Romel Edison Gomes was brutally murdered in his Buck Hill, Linden shop during a robbery, police in ‘E’ Division are yet to identify his killers or make any breakthroughs regarding the crime.
According to Divisional Commander Anthony Vanderhyden, investigations are continuing into the matter. He has also confirmed that detectives have questioned several persons for the murder.
Commander Vanderhyden said that law enforcement officials are still working on identifying the perpetrators. He added that the Police are depending on the assistance of persons in the community to provide them with the relevant information.
The 32-year-old businessman was discovered in a pool of blood on Monday evening in his Lot 53 Buck Hill, Wismar Housing Scheme, Linden home.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Quick Draw Midday' game
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday afternoon's drawing of the Indiana Lottery's "Quick Draw Midday" game were:
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LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A former Lowndes County E-911 Director and dispatcher has passed away.
Melanie McCoy lost her battle to an extended illness yesterday.
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She answered 911 calls for two decades in Lowndes County, getting first responders to those who needed help.
In 2014, McCoy served as E-911 director for 9 months and returned to work as a dispatcher.
McCoy was one of the first dispatchers hired when Lowndes County created the E-911 agency.
She was well known throughout the county by police, fire, and EMS professionals.
Funeral arrangements have yet to be arranged.
Aug 11 (Reuters) - EFORE PLC:
* JANUARY - JUNE 2017 NET SALES TOTALLED EUR 39,4 MILLION (EUR 39,5 MILLION), DOWN 0,3 % COMPARED WITH CORRESPONDING PERIOD LAST YEAR
* JAN-JUNE OPERATING PROFIT EUR 0.7 MILLION VERSUS LOSS EUR 3.0 MILLION YEAR AGO
* OPERATING RESULT AND CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES FOR 2017 ARE ESTIMATED TO BE POSITIVE Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
Just updated is “Flying with the iPad.”
The ebook’s fourth edition includes information on the iPad Pro, ios 10, and the latest enhancements to popular aviation apps, according to Sporty’s officials.
“Pilots have adopted the iPad faster than any other consumer technology in recent memory,” says Sporty’s Vice President John Zimmerman. “From student pilots in Cessna 172s to airline pilots in Boeings, the iPad is changing the way aviation works.”
Flying with the iPad, from the publishers of Sporty’s iPad Pilot News website, helps you choose the right iPad, find the best aviation apps, choose accessories and get flying.
The ebook includes information on using a portable ADS-B receiver and the use of an external GPS. Popular apps such as ForeFlight and Garmin Pilot are explored in depth.
The ebook includes more than 75 color pictures and screenshots.
Flying with the iPad ebook is available exclusively at Amazon.com and may be downloaded for $6.99.
April 5 (Reuters) -
* White House economic adviser Gary Cohn backs wall street split of lending, investment banks - Bloomberg, citing sources
* Cohn said he supports a policy that could radically reshape wall street’s biggest firms by separating their consumer-lending businesses from their investment banks - Bloomberg Source text - bloom.bg/2p3rqWx
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The team behind Hola Arepa completely transformed 22nd Avenue Station, the notorious former strip club in northeast Minneapolis. Now, Hai Hai brings irresistible cocktails and twists on Vietnamese street food to the neighborhood. Click here to read our full review of the blissful, breezy paradise of flavors, colors, and textures. All photos by Lucy Hawthorne.
People are fleeing their homes in the Iraqi city of Mosul as security forces battle to retake it from the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL, also known as ISIS).
The military says it now has control of more than 60 per cent of the city.
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× Central School In Sallisaw Cancels Classes Through Wednesday Following Train Derailment
SALLISAW (KFSM) — Central School will be closed through at least Wednesday (Aug. 16) said Larry Henson, superintendent of Central Schools.
The school closed following a train derailment on Sunday (Aug. 13) after 6 inches of water rained down on Sallisaw overnight.
The tanker cars on the train overturned, and at least seven were carrying propane, according to Union Pacific Railroad officials. Several people were also evacuated from the area due to potential contamination from hazardous materials.
School officials said they are working with Union Pacific Railroad to provide up-to-date information to parents and students.
Union Pacific crews are at the derailment sight now trying to clean up the overturned cars.
At least three people were injured, including the suspected gunman, in a shooting on Wednesday at a United Parcel Service facility in San Francisco, local media reported. Victims were taken to the Priscilla Chan and Mark Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, spokesman Brent Andrew said.
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THIRUVANANTHAPURAM:Opposition leader Ramesh Chennithala has raised concerns over former President Pranab Mukherjee’s decision to attend the RSS meet on June 7.Chennithala wrote to Pranab urging him not to attend the RSS meet. The stance taken by Pranab, who is widely respected as the former President and a veteran Congress leader, raises concern among people who believe in democracy and secularism,
Chennithala said. He said it’s against the ideologies and ethics followed by the Congress.“Being a Congress leader who maintains a personal relationship with Pranab for more than 30 years, I cannot agree with this. As a leader who has made immense contributions to Congress and the democratic-secular movement in the country, Pranab Mukherjee should withdraw from the decision to attend the RSS meet,” said Chennithala in his letter.
BURLEY, Idaho (AP) — An unexploded bomb has been found in the doorway of a new, unopened downtown Idaho restaurant.
The Times-News reports a bomb squad from Twin Falls detonated the bomb in Burley shortly after 8 a.m. Monday.
Authorities say the bomb's fuse had been lit but the device didn't detonate.
Firefighters found the bomb while extinguishing a blaze at an empty building across the street. Authorities say they're not certain whether a bomb started the fire, but they're working under that assumption.
No one was injured.
Cassia County Undersheriff George Warrell says authorities are hoping someone has more information about a white pickup spotted in the area around the time they believe the bomb was set.
The incident is under investigation.
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Windsor Police are on the hunt for a suspect following an early morning stabbing.
Police say it happened around 5 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 2, in the 900 block of Pierre Avenue near Niagara Street. One man was taken to hospital. The victim sustained non life-threatening injuries.
Anyone with any information asked to contact Windsor Police or Crime Stoppers.
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South Pointe’s Matthew Binford talks about his selection to the 2018 Army All-American marching band.
Edinburg: Police in Texas say 17 people were found locked inside a tractor-trailer parked outside a gas station.
Edinburg Assistant Police Chief Oscar Trevino tells KGBT-TV the immigrants from several different countries may have been locked inside the 18-wheeler for at least eight hours before being freed by officers Sunday morning.
None of the people inside the tractor-trailer required medical attention. Trevino says two people believed to be in charge of the rig were detained.
The television station reports Edinburg police responded after getting an anonymous call from someone saying a relative was trapped inside the tractor-trailer with several others.
A spokeswoman for US Immigration and Customs Enforcement says the agency is investigating the case.
The incident comes more than three weeks after 10 people died and several others were rescued from a sweltering rig in San Antonio.
Rome, July 4 - Interior Minister and Deputy Premier Matteo Salvini said Wednesday that the 'dignity decree' presented by Labour and Industry Minister Luigi Di Maio will be amended in parliament. "It is a good start," said Salvini, who is the leader of the rightwing League party. "Parliament will try to make it more efficient and productive. "Fighting the relocation (of production outside Italy), fighting gambling and gambling addiction (by banning betting adverts) and working on job insecurity, with methods that we will work on in parliament, is a good start". Salvini has called for the reintroduction of the so-called vouchers used to pay for occasional work, a system that was recently abolished due to concerns it was being exploited by employers. The interior minister has said the vouchers are needed for seasonal work in the tourism and agriculture sectors.
A person holds a smart phone with the Pandora app showing in New York U.S., June 9, 2017.
(Reuters) - Music streaming company Pandora Media Inc named Roger Lynch as chief executive on Monday, replacing interim CEO Naveen Chopra who will continue as the chief financial officer.
Lynch previously worked as the founding CEO of Sling TV, Dish Network Corp's online streaming service.
Pandora shares were up 4.5 percent at $8.45 in after market trading.
The company had faced a management reshuffle in June after Sirius XM Holdings Inc, controlled by media mogul John Malone's Liberty Media Corp, said it would invest $480 million, get three board seats and the right to pick the chairman.
Following the Sirius XM announcement Pandora's co-founder Tim Westergren stepped down as chief executive and board member.
Pandora on Monday also appointed Michael Lynton, chairman of Snap Inc to its board.
Get $75 in freebies with purchase of a one-year Costco Wholesale Club membership for $60 from two daily-deal websites.
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Alicia Bosela shares knowledge of Blair Park environment The speaker challenged everyone to think about the good you do if you let fencerows grow naturally rather than mowing and trimming away the native plants needed for a healthy environment... By Linda Waggener Alicia Bosela, owner of Ironweed Native Plant Nursery and a member of the Columbia Adair County Parks & Recreation Board, spoke at the monthly Chamber of Commerce meeting today at Lindsey Wilson College. She shared from her knowledge and experience about the plants and ecology of the 12-acre Jim Blair Park & Recreation Center in Columbia, an asset owned jointly by the city and county, located at 901 Hudson Street, edged by Petty's Fork Creek.
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Tonight on Region 8 News at 10, meet the first baby born in a Jonesboro hospital in 2017. See what her parents say about bringing Lyric into the world on New Year's Day.
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Feb 13 Primi sui Motori SpA:
* Launches capital increase for up to 4 million euros ($4.24 million)
* To issue up to 2.3 million shares in one or more tranches by Dec. 31, 2018
* Newly issued shares to be offered for subscription in a private placement
* Board approves a bond issue program for up to nominal 9.5 million euros
* Bonds will have the duration of six years and will bear an interest for the fixed annual gross rate of 5.5 percent Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9436 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia's Foreign Ministry said on Monday it regretted comments made at a meeting of European Union foreign ministers on Monday about the poisoning of a former Russian double agent in Britain.
European Union foreign ministers meeting in Brussels called on Russia to answer questions on the use of a toxin against one of its former spies in Britain and offered London "unqualified solidarity".
"We regret that the European Union ... once again obeyed the misconstrued considerations of 'eurosolidarity' and accumulated anti-Russian reflexes," the ministry said in a statement.
"This state of affairs, of course, does not honor the common foreign policy of the EU."
(Reporting by Jack Stubbs; Editing by Alison Williams)
Haslem (personal) will be available Saturday against Detroit, Anthony Chiang of the Palm Beach Post reports.
Haslem missed Friday's game while attending the funeral of his former agent, but he's since joined the team in Detroit and will be available off the bench. However, the 37-year-old hasn't played a minute in more than a month.
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RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Richmond officials have paid more than $138,000 to the Washington Redskins for the privilege of hosting the NFL team’s training camp this year.
The annual payment by the Richmond Economic Development Authority is on top of the $11 million that the authority and the city spent to build the team’s training facility.
The team requires Richmond to contribute $500,000 a year to defray some of the costs associated with practicing about 115 miles south of the Redskins’ regular facility in Ashburn. Richmond officials hoped the contribution to be covered by sponsorships and other services including meals and transportation.
The payment is lower than in past years, and officials with the authority tell The Richmond Times-Dispatch that they hope to continue reducing the amount they have to give the team.
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island proponents of legalizing recreational marijuana say they plan to boycott a legislative commission being formed to study legalization, describing it as a “flawed delay tactic.”
The state House of Representatives voted 67-2 on Wednesday in favor of a proposal to create a 22-person commission to examine how pot legalization has worked in other states.
The proposal now moves to the state Senate. The commission, if formed, would report its findings back next year.
The Regulate Rhode Island Coalition, which includes the state's NAACP chapter, says its members won't participate.
The group says the commission is an attempt to help lawmakers avoid voting on a measure that would legalize adult marijuana possession next year.
Top legislative leaders who favor the study group want to take a slower approach.
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Florida officials have many questions about the companies that designed and built the pedestrian bridge that collapsed, killing at least six people, reports CNBC's Robert Frank.
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An open house is planned for noon-3 p.m. April 28 in Miss Gabi's Art is Good Studio in Latrobe.
The studio at 2200 Harrison Ave., a partnership between artist and art teacher Gabrielle Nastuck and the East Suburban Citizen Advocacy, is an inclusive, noncompetitive art education studio where the mission is to “inspire individuals of all abilities to find their voice through art,” according to a release. It offers art classes and workshops.
The open house will feature free children's crafts and light refreshments.
“Our goal is to create a safe, happy, colorful place to help individuals of all abilities connect and find their voice through expressing themselves creatively,” Nastuck said in the release. “We are focused on art education and healing arts.”
Volunteers also are needed at the studio.
Details: missgabisartstudio.com
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A 17-year-old remains in hospital after being struck by a person driving a transport truck on Friday at Huron Church Road and Tecumseh Road West.
Windsor police said the teen is facing "potentially life-threatening injuries" and the collision remains under investigation.
The teen was taken to a hospital in Detroit after the collision, which happened around 5:30 p.m. on Friday.
Police said the driver of the transport truck remained at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation.
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GARDENA — Documentary filmmaker Jackie Baird-Bunker will present “Japan’s Winter Wildlife” at a meeting of the Greater L.A. Chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League on Sunday, June 25, at 2 p.m. at Merit Park Recreation Hall, 58 Merit Park Dr. (off 158th Street, near Pacific Square) in Gardena.
During the winter a few years ago, Baird-Bunker filmed Japanese snow monkeys in the Japanese Alps and various animals on Hokkaido – hundreds of Japanese cranes and whooper swans, Steller’s sea eagles, sika deer, red fox and others.
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Bundle up! Punxsutawney Phil the world-famous groundhog, emerged from his burrow in western Pennsylvania and saw his shadow Friday morning, predicting another six weeks of winter. As the sun rose at Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsatawney, Pennsylvania, the groundhog’s handlers — known as the “Inner Circle” — coaxed him out of his hole to issue his…
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Running legend Kathrine Switzer has received numerous letters and photos from women around the world. Switzer first showed them how to be fearless using 261. In 1967, the 20-year- old Syracuse University journalism student, who unofficially trained with the men’s cross-country team, registered for the 71st Boston Marathon, at that time considered a male-only event. Upon her acceptance into the race, she received a bib—number 261. Through what she now calls a series of coincidences, she became the first woman to enter and finish the Boston Marathon with an official bib number. But this feat didn’t come without challenges.
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A Florida woman lit a cigarette, sparking an explosion of a propane barbeque grill being transported in her SUV.
Orlando police Lt. Cindy Lane tells news outlets that the grill was turned on and the propane tank was open in the back of the red Kia Sorento as she left a barbeque at the Central Florida Fairgrounds on Sunday afternoon.
Lane says the woman and her husband were burned and their sports utility vehicle was severely damaged. The couple’s injuries are not considered to be life-threatening.
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Kerrville Mayor Bonnie White wants the city council to review and consider action in executive session Tuesday regarding appointments to the Economic Improvement Corporation board of directors. …read more
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Fire and protective services in Joussard will be enhanced with the arrival of a new fire truck.
A 2018 Ford F550 fire rescue truck arrived June 18 and put into service June 20 for the Joussard fire district under Big Lakes County Fire Services.
“We selected the truck and features for its multiple capabilities,” Big Lakes fire chief John McDermott says. “It’s a four-wheel drive on super-single tires.”
It can hold 400 gallons of water, while the former 2005 truck did not have a holding tank.
“It is designed to serve a dual-purpose apparatus and as a light rescue for motor vehicle collisions,” McDermott says.
“The truck is also a support vehicle for larger incidents and towing other vehicles and equipment.”
Valued at $276,500, the truck also provides a valuable service to combat wildland wildfires.
The old rescue truck will remain in service in the county in another fire district.
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+ Enlarge this image This image showing the epicentre of the 5.1 magnitude earthquake that occurred in the Vanuatu region this morning. Picture: SUPPLIED
Update: 1:58PM A 5.1 MAGNITUDE earthquake occurred at 8.14am this morning 68km north from Luganville, Vanuatu.
The moderate sized earthquake occurred at an intermediate depth of 96km.
The earthquake�s source location was 68km north from Luganville, Vanuatu, 340km northwest from Port Vila and 1259km north-northwest from Suva, Fiji.
The Seismology Unit of the Mineral Resources department has confirmed that this earthquake posed no immediate threat to the Fiji region.
As the use of internet technology continues to grow across the globe, so do the attempts to access devices through spam, invasive viruses, hacking and other criminal activities. In turn, federal and state laws are created to keep computers, personal information and sensitive data safe from computer crime.
American student Otto Warmbier released from North Korea prison arrives in US T he news surfaced after the flamboyant retired NBA basketball star Dennis Rodman - a former contestant on Trump's "Celebrity Apprentice" reality show - flew to Pyongyang to resume his quixotic quest to broker detente between his US homeland and Kim Jong-Un's authoritarian regime. telegraph 1:08:00 PM CEST U.S. blames North Korean government for cyber attacks since 2009 euronews-en 5:59:00 AM CEST
Police ID man killed in Tenn. police shooting
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SPRING HILL, Tenn. (AP) – Authorities in Tennessee have identified a man who was fatally shot by a police officer responding to a report of a domestic disturbance.
Tennessee Bureau of Investigation spokeswoman Susan Niland told media outlets that a Spring Hill officer shot 28-year-old Christopher Blake Tucker during some type of “encounter” when the officer arrived at the home Wednesday night.
Tucker was taken to a hospital and pronounced dead.
The TBI is investigating the shooting and whether Tucker was armed. Spring Hill police officers do not wear body cameras. The city is about 30 miles south of Nashville.
The officer was not injured. Officials have not released the name of the officer or the races of those involved.
MIAMI (AP)  Gloria Estefan says her mother, Gloria Fajardo, has died at age 88.
The Grammy Award-winning singer announced the death on her Instagram account Wednesday.
Estefan says her mother died Tuesday. She didn't give a cause of death, but in previous Instagram posts, family members said Fajardo had been in the hospital for more than a month.
Fajardo was a Cuban teacher who fled with her husband to the United States in 1959 and settled in Miami when Fidel Castro rose to power and Estefan was only a toddler.
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Fajardo received a standing ovation at one of her last public appearances, the February debut concert of Gloria Estefan's daughter.
In addition to Estefan, Fajardo is survived by a second daughter, Estefan's two children, and Estefan's grandson.
BBNaija 2018: Why I sided with Cee-c over Tobi – Vandora
Ex Big Brother Naija housemate, Vandora has explained why she celebrated Tobi’s eviction during the grand finale of the reality TV show. Some fans on social media had on Monday attacked the former housemate for celebrating Tobi’s eviction and supporting Cee-c. However, Vandora, in a post on Instagram, said she disliked Tobi for saying things […]
BBNaija 2018: Why I sided with Cee-c over Tobi – Vandora
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Swastikas, Nazi salutes, torchlight marches. We are Germany in 1933. A hate-filled minority is taking over our country. A heroic country that fought five years to defeat these perverted ideals. I wonder what the remaining veterans from that war are thinking.
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OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - The American Civil Liberties Union says it will ask an Oklahoma court to review the case of a woman who was sentenced to 30 years in prison for failing to report that her boyfriend was abusing her children.
Brady Henderson, the legal director for the ACLU's state chapter, said Wednesday that the group plans to file a lawsuit on behalf of 33-year-old Tondalao Hall, who says her boyfriend was also abusing her.
She was sentenced to prison in 2006 after pleading guilty to failing to protect two of her children.
The boyfriend, 35-year-old Robert Braxton Jr., pleaded guilty to abusing the children and spent just two years behind bars before being released on probation.
The case has outraged women's rights groups.
For Honor fans are counting down to the start of Season 3 on PS4, Xbox One and PC.
Adding a host of new DLC characters, maps and items, the For Honor Season 3 update has an August 15 release date on PC and consoles.
Based on previous updates, For Honor Season 3 is expected to launch at around 12pm, although Ubisoft is yet to confirm the official start time.
For Honor Season 3's release will also coincide with a patch that makes various gameplay tweaks and improvements.
It's unlikely to come with dedicated servers, which are expected to launch at a later date.
Instead, fans can expect the Gladiator and Highlander characters, as well as two new maps, new gear, an increased level cap of 40 and more.
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(AP) – An appeals court has refused to toss corruption charges against former U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock, saying it can’t assess whether his prosecution violated constitutional separation-of-powers clauses until after he goes to trial.
The 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago says in its unanimous ruling Wednesday that it doesn’t believe appellate courts have the authority to address such questions until after a verdict. No date has been set for the 36-year-old Schock’s trial on 22 corruption counts.
The Peoria Republican was indicted in 2016 on charges of misusing funds. He resigned in 2015 amid scrutiny of his spending, including to redecorate his Capitol Hill office in the style of the TV show “Downton Abbey.”
A Schock spokesman didn’t have an immediate comment.
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The federal government and Inuit groups are celebrating a deal on the boundaries of what will be Canada’s largest national marine conservation area.
Lancaster Sound on the eastern gate of the Northwest Passage teems with fish, whales and seabirds, and Inuit have fought to preserve it for decades.
Political efforts to protect the area date to 2009, when the Harper government launched a study into how big it should be and where to put its boundaries.
Last summer, Shell Canada gave up exploration permits it held in the region that is home to most of the world’s narwhal.
The Lancaster Sound conservation area will be twice the size of Nova Scotia.
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The candidates running for Illinois governor are on pace to spend perhaps 100 million-dollars on TV ads alone. “The Chicago Tribune” reported yesterday that the Republicans and Democrats running for the state’s highest office have spent 65 million on TV ads so far, and voters won’t make their final choice til November. To put that 65 million in perspective, Governor Rauner spent 63 million-dollars on his entire campaign four years ago.
The Arizona House has given initial approval to a bill that would bar state and local governments from requiring background checks on private party gun sales. The measure would prevent areas from requiring a third party or the use of background checks in the transfer of any personal property.
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Twins reliever Glen Perkins threw his first bullpen session since undergoing surgery to repair a torn labrum in late June, and reported no issues on Tuesday. . But after working on his rotator cuff over the weekend with the help of athletic trainer Lanning Tucker, Perkins said he felt much better on Monday and threw a 15-pitch bullpen session without any problems on Tuesday.
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What a difference a great frontman can make. With his kinetic moves and magnificent wail, Joshua Kiszka has helped make his Michigan-born band Greta Van Fleet one of the most buzzed-about young bands in hard rock. Joined in the band by his brother Samuel on bass and keyboards and his brother Jacob on guitar, as well as drummer Daniel Wagner, he rips through four wild songs on their group’s new EP, Black Smoke Rising , released this spring. The hype around the band has been so great that they’ve sold out every show on their latest tour—including this one at the Rave.
Texas man sentenced to 50 years for $1.2M theft of fajitas
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (AP) — A Texas man has been sentenced to 50 years in prison for stealing $1.2 million worth of fajitas over nine years.
Fifty-three-year-old Gilberto Escamilla was sentenced Friday after pleading guilty to theft by a public servant. The Brownsville Herald reports he told the court the fajita scheme spun out of control.
Escamilla had been intercepting fajitas that he ordered through the Cameron County juvenile center where he worked and delivering them to his own customers.
His scam was uncovered when he missed work for a medical appointment and an 800-pound (360-kilogram) fajita delivery arrived at the center, which doesn't serve fajitas.
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Escamilla was fired in August and arrested after authorities checked vendor invoices and obtained a search warrant that uncovered county-funded fajitas in his refrigerator.
The Haywood County School Board will hold a Board Retreat Tuesday, April 18, 2017, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the DoubleTree Hotel in Jackson, Tennessee.
Discussions will include Director of Schools’ Evaluation, Strategic Plan, ESSA, Federal Programs, and Steps for Superintendent Search.
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FRANKLIN, N.C. (AP) — Police in North Carolina have arrested a man who led an officer on a chase and rammed his patrol car before the officer shot at him.
WLOS in Asheville reports the Franklin Police Department said 28-year-old Joseph Cyphers bought gas at a convenience store Monday without paying for it. When officer Randy Dula approached him, police say Cyphers sped off.
Authorities say Cyphers slowed several times before stopping, and when Dula got out of his car, Cyphers backed into it. The officer fired his weapon and the truck sped off before Cyphers stopped again.
Dula was treated for minor injuries. Cyphers was not hurt.
Police said Cyphers was jailed on several charges, including assault with a deadly weapon on a government official. It’s not known if he has an attorney.
CINCINNATI (AP) " Prosecution testimony is nearing an end in the Ohio murder retrial of a former University of Cincinnati police officer.
A county coroner's office official is expected to testify Wednesday in Ray Tensing's case. Tensing, who's white, is charged in the 2015 fatal shooting of Sam DuBose, an unarmed black motorist.
Attorney Stewart Mathews on Tuesday questioned witness Grant Fredericks' conclusion that Tensing's body camera footage doesn't support his story that he shot DuBose to stop him from using his car to try to kill him.
Mathews said there aren't multiple video angles like in an NFL replay and referred to Fredericks' testimony as "20-20 hindsight."
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A use-of-force expert for the state testified Tuesday that the shooting wasn't justified.
Tensing's first trial last November ended in a hung jury.
A former New Jersey police officer accused of a drunken wrong-way crash that killed a fellow officer and another man is on trial in New York.
The Staten Island Advance (http://bit.ly/2pu6DfP ) says former Linden officer Pedro Abad arrived Monday at a courthouse. He faces charges including aggravated vehicular homicide and manslaughter.
Linden Police Officer Frank Viggiano (vih-jee-AH’-noh) and Linden resident Joseph Rodriguez were killed in the crash and another officer was seriously injured.
Prosecutors allege that Abad and his passengers were drinking at a strip club and that Abad was drunk when his vehicle collided with a tractor-trailer March 20, 2015, on a Staten Island highway.
Abad has pleaded not guilty; he previously turned down a plea deal.
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A boa constrictor has been recaptured after going missing from its home.
The 5ft (1.5m) black and silver reptile disappeared from an address in Cwmgiedd, near Ystradgynlais, Powys, prompting police to tweet a safety warning on Tuesday morning.
However, it was recaptured nearby late last night, said Dyfed-Powys Police.
Boa constrictors are non-venomous ambush predators that kill by squeezing the life out of their prey and can reach up to 3m (10ft) in length.
Former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak has pleaded not guilty to four charges in a corruption case brought against him by state prosecutors.
“I claim trial,” he said in a barely audible voice as he stood in the dock at the High Court in Kuala Lumpur.
Judge Mohamad Sofian Abdul Razak approved bail at a million ringgit (£190,000) in cash, and told Najib to surrender his two diplomatic passports.
Najib Razak arrives at a court in Kuala Lumpu (YC Hiam/AP)
The criminal charges came two months after the scandal involving the indebted 1MDB state investment fund led to Najib’s shock election defeat.
At a news conference after the hearing, Najib said a trial will be “the best chance for me to clear my name after all the slander and accusations”.
The trial is set to start on February 8, subject to confirmation at a preliminary hearing next month.
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CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Cleveland police are investigating a shooting that left one person dead and another person injured.
It happened around 2:50 a.m. Wednesday on E. 128th St. between Hlavin Ave. and Beachwood Ave.
Police and EMS confirmed one person, who has not been identified, was killed in the shooting. A second person was taken to a nearby hospital with multiple gunshot wounds.
Investigators put up crime scene tape across a two-block area of E. 128th St. where they found a gun and several bullet casings.
A car next to the dead body, an SUV, and a house all have bullet holes in them.
Police have not released any information on possible suspects.
Stay with FOX 8 News and FOX8.com for updates on this developing story.
Gin & Juice!!!!
Congrats to Snoop Dogg, he’s been in the game for over 20 years and still making history! At the BottleRock Napa Valley festival on Saturday May 26, the rapper broke an epic Guinness World Record.
The drink contained 180 bottles of gin, 154 bottles of apricot brandy and 38 jugs of orange juice, according to Guinness. And it just wouldn’t be a paradise cocktail without a pink umbrella and a giant straw, which Snoop used to mix up the boozy beverage. See below!
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Investigators on scene of shooting in Elkhart County
Elkhart County Deputies have responded to the scene of a drive-by shooting on County Road 7, south of County Road 4.
The shooting took place just before 4:30 p.m. Saturday.
According to officials, a red Ford Mustang was following a gray Dodge Charger. When the two vehicles approached the intersection of CR 7 and CR 4, shots were fired from the Mustang into the Charger.
The driver of the Charger was shot in the thigh.
Following the shooting, the Mustang fled northbound and was eventually spotted in Bristol near CR 21 and CR 6.
Deputies say Bristol officers tried to stop the Mustang, but the vehicle fled from police, crashing into an SUV near the intersection of U.S. 12 and South River Road in Cass County.
The driver the Mustang is said to have life-threatening injuries as a result of the crash.
Those injured from the incident were taken to local hospitals for treatment.
According to deputies, there is no risk to public at this time.
This would be Jennifer! She’s petrified of heights! A guy with a serious fear of heights was visiting Ireland, and he wanted to look out over the Atlantic Ocean from the top of a cliff. But he was so afraid that he had to crawl to the edge! And of course his family caught it all on video!
Hess (2-2) came away with the loss Wednesday as the Orioles fell 2-0 to the Nationals, allowing one run on four hits and a walk over six innings while striking out two.
The right-hander threw 65 of 97 pitches for strikes and worked ahead of Washington's hitters all night, throwing 17 first-pitch strikes to the 23 batters he faced, but a solo homer by Bryce Harper in the third inning proved to be one mistake too many for Hess with Max Scherzer in Cy Young form opposite him. With an off day coming Monday, Hess may have his next turn through the rotation skipped, but if he does remain on schedule he'll next take the mound Tuesday on the road against the Mets.
Police accused two men of robbing someone at gunpoint on the second floor of the parking garage at Cromwell Las Vegas late night Tuesday.
Metropolitan Police Department officers chased them on foot for a short while before taking them both into custody, Lt. David Gordon said.
Nobody was hurt in the 10:45 p.m. robbery, he said, and stolen property was recovered.
Patrol cars were parked outside the East Flamingo Road entrance to the hotel at 3595 S. Las Vegas Blvd. about 12:30 a.m.
No further information was available.
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When we hear about the colon, it’s usually in regards to colon cancer screening. So what does the colon do, anyway? What are other diseases of the colon? And what can we do to keep our colons healthy? Learn more with Dr. Cheuk Hong, acute and general surgeon, at The Queen’s Medical Center – West Oahu, in this segment of Ask a Specialist on Wake Up 2day.
To learn more about colon health, join Dr. Cheuk Hong for a free Speaking of Health lecture at Queen’s – West O‘ahu called “Colon Health 101,” on Thursday, April 20, from 6 – 7 pm at The Queen’s Medical Center – West O‘ahu. Find out about colon anatomy and function, types of disease, risk factors, colon cancer screening and treatment. To register, call The Queen’s Referral Line at 691-7117.
× Wisconsin Senate passes bill making Veterans Day a holiday
MADISON, Wis. — Veterans Day would be an official state holiday in Wisconsin under a bill approved by the state Senate.
The proposal passed on a voice vote Wednesday would mean state offices would be closed every year on Nov. 11. Wisconsin is the only state in the country that currently doesn’t legally recognize Veterans Day as a day off.
Instead, state employees get a floating holiday they can use at any time.
The bill is sponsored by Iraq war veteran state Sen. Roger Roth. No one registered against the proposal.
A Democratic amendment that would have required all private employers in the state to give veterans Nov. 11 off was rejected.
The bill now heads to the Assembly. If passed there and signed by Gov. Scott Walker it would take effect in 2018.
Before making revisions Animal Care Services' strategic plan, the City is gathering public input on how to handle San Antonio's stray pet and animal population.
There are also suggested changes to the Chapter 5 animal ordinance, which include a ban on tethering animals overnight and a limit to how many animals an individual can legally own. Citizens can share feedback through a series of public meetings, which began in February and will continue until mid-May. Proposals for ordinance changes will be submitted to City Council later this year.
The next public meeting is scheduled tonight at Miller’s Pond Community Center from 6:30 to 8 p.m. For more dates and an online version of the survey, click here.
Guests:
Officer Shannon Sims, assistant director of the City of San Antonio's Animal Care Services department
Lisa Norwood, public relations and outreach manager at the City of San Antonio's Animal Care Services department
*Audio for this segment will be available by 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 18
Git is great. It took the crown of version control systems in just a few years. Baked into the git model is that each commit has a committer and one author. Ofen this is the same person. What if there is more than one author for a commit? This is the case with pair programming or with mob programming or with any other way of collaboration where code is produced by more than one person. I talked about this at the git-merge conference last year. There are some workarounds but there is no native support in git yet.
It seems that the predominant convention to express multi-authorship in git commits is to add a Co-authored-by entry in the commit message as a so-called trailer. This adds more flexibility than trying to tweak the author and committer fields and is quite widely accepted, especially by the git community.
In November 1964, a crowd of 5,000 attended the opening of the Verrazano Narrows Bridge, then the longest suspension bridge in the world. Presiding were New York Mayor Robert Wagner,...
Dylan Burdeaux of Southern Miss celebrates as he scores the first Golden Eagle run during Southern Miss-UIC baseball game at the Hattiesburg Regional Tournament on June 2. Tim Isbell ttisbell@sunherald.com File
The Gering city council Monday approved an ordinance that authorizes the sale of up to four million dollars in bonds to pay for the city’s athletic fields project.
Mayor Tony Kaufman says the funding will cover the cost for the new baseball stadium being built for the Western Nebraska Pioneers and the reconfiguration of new and old baseball fields at Oregon Trail Park.
The bonds will be amortized over 20 years at an interest rate projected currently at 3.68%. Kaufman says the bonds will be paid from different revenue streams within the city plus some money from the baseball activity. Kaufman says they “pinched back” in certain areas so the city could budget for the bond payment.
​In a break with tradition, the Island's next lieutenant-governor will not be sworn in in the provincial capital.
Antoinette Perry, who will be the province's first female Acadian lieutenant-governor, will be sworn in at the Tignish Parish Centre on Oct. 20.
This will be the first time the province's lieutenant-governor will be sworn in outside Charlottetown.
"This will be an historic day for Prince Edward Island as we welcome our new Lieutenant Governor, plus she will take the oath in her home community," Premier Wade MacLauchlan was quoted in a government press release.
The Premier will represent the provincial government, while federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Lawrence MacAulay will represent the federal government.
While the ceremony will be an invitation-only affair, a public reception will be held at the Tignish Heritage Inn and Gardens after the swearing in.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Perry as the next lieutenant-governor in September.
It was reported that the board of BPNG went to the Federated State of Micronesia for a meeting.
The country is facing money problems but the governor and his board saw it fit to fly overseas for a meeting.
This trip does not make one sense and is a total waste of money.
The board will save these huge travel bills if it had convened a meeting in the bank’s boardroom.
The governor must explain this to the taxpayers.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio — A guilty plea is expected from a man charged with providing the gun used to kill two Ohio police officers.
Federal prosecutors say 30-year-old Gerald Lawson, of suburban Cleveland, bought the handgun that 31-year-old Quentin Smith used in the February slayings of Westerville officers Eric Joering and Anthony Morelli.
A record of a plea agreement was filed in federal court last week and Judge Edmund Sargus scheduled a change of plea hearing for Thursday. The U.S. attorney’s office declined comment until the hearing. A message was left for Lawson’s attorney.
A criminal complaint says Smith gave Lawson the money to buy the gun last summer along with $100 for completing the transaction. Smith wasn’t allowed to have weapons because of a previous burglary conviction.
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Metal shavings on the bottom
of his wingtips, my father
would come home in the dark
and take his shoes off,
I’d slip shoe trees in
and put them in the closet.
The next morning at four,
he’d put his shoes back on
and leave in the dark.
Every few months,
I’d pull the shavings out
with needle-nose pliers.
Never asking,
Shouldn’t a shoe tree
grow shoes,
and why aren’t you allowed
to see the sun?
My father the vampire.
My father the bank.
My father the black keys
played all at once.
I saved those shavings
for years and pounded them
into a spoon that only cuts
my lips a little to remind me
I’m the child of a drill press
and lathe.
Without the automobile,
I’d never have had
a ten-speed bike,
which is how I got addicted
to wind, which is why I became a bird
as soon as I left home, a hawk
who rejected gravity, steel,
middle management, exactly
as I was supposed to,
one wing-flap at a time.
Diego Maradona has travelled to India unveil a new 12-foot high statue in his honour.
The monument depicts the moment the Argentinean legend lifted the 1986 World Cup and has already drawn some unfavourable reviews from fans on social media.
A bust of Cristiano Ronaldo drew worldwide ridicule for its dubious likeness to the Portuguese forward last year and a number of people have called Maradona's statue 'worse than Ronaldo's'.
The 12-foot high statue was unveiled in Kolkata during a charity event in aid of people battling cancer.
The 57-year-old was visiting India for the second time since he first visited the country back in 2008.
"I don't think I'm the god of football. I just consider myself as a simple football player," said Maradona.
Police have issued a warning after some potentially dangerous horse medication was stolen in Fife.
Officers are appealing for witnesses after the theft in St Andrews.
Sometime overnight between Saturday November 4, and Sunday November 5, a vehicle parked in Market Street was entered and 10 sachets of Bute painkillers were stolen along with a bottle of horse penicillin and some syringes.
Bute is a painkiller and anti-inflamatory similar to ibuprofen and consuming this in excess can have a significant impact on your health.
Anyone who comes into possession of this medication should not consume it.
The drugs are meant for animal, not human use, and should be handed into a local police station if members of the public come across them.
A social media post caused Germantown Municipal School District to increase security and alert parents to a possible threat.
Germantown Police Department said it investigated the post, spoke with the student who made the post, and determined it was never intended as a threat.
The school district sent a message to Houston High School parents to inform them of the investigation and the fact that more security would be on campus Monday as precaution. The district said school administrators would also be meeting with the student who posted the message that was initially thought to be a threat. Administrators will determine if any punishment is necessary.
Classes at Houston High School continued as normal Monday.
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× Notre Dame, Wisconsin to meet at Lambeau, Soldier fields
CHICAGO — Notre Dame and Wisconsin will play at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin, in 2020 and Soldier Field in Chicago in 2021.
The schools made a joint announcement on Monday in Chicago. The two-game series marks the first meeting between the Fighting Irish and Badgers since 1964.
The first game will be played at the home of the Green Bay Packers, on Oct. 3, 2020. The site will shift to the home of the Chicago Bears on Sept. 25, 2021.
The schools are located a four-hour drive apart, but haven’t played since Notre Dame beat Wisconsin 31-7 in what was the first game as Fighting Irish head coach for recently deceased Ara Parseghian.
The Badgers most recently played at Lambeau Field to start the 2016 season and beat LSU 16-14.
You might remember Donald Trump's uncomfortable attempt at humor at last year's Al Smith dinner, the annual charity event/roast that gives politicians a chance to make fun of each other and show off the jokes someone else definitely wrote for them. Thursday night was Paul Ryan's turn on the stage, and he did not shy away from the elephant in the White House.
NBCNews: WATCH: Speaker Paul Ryan roasts President Trump at Al Smith dinner.
Read more: https://t.co/6ImYqOz3nI pic.twitter.com/kxgzgOpoxN — Maximiliano Valdes (@maxvaldes) October 20, 2017
You can watch him in the clip above, or read his best Trump jokes below, ranked from best to worst with corresponding GIFs because this is the internet. And you really don't lose that much reading them, to be honest, because Paul Ryan has the delivery of Paul Ryan.
1. "Enough with the applause. You sound like the cabinet when Donald Trump walks in the room."
In this Thursday, Aug. 24, 2017, photo, Phil Wiggett, right, a recruiter with the Silicon Valley Community Foundation, looks at a resume during a job fair in San Jose, Calif. On Friday, Oct. 6, 2017, the U.S. government issues the September jobs report. Marcio Jose Sanchez AP Photo
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Blackwall Property Trust
* FY total revenue from continuing operations $26.7 million, up 38.2 percent
* FY net profit attributable to unitholders $16.8 million, up 54.4 percent
* Final distribution of 6.5 cents per share Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (bangalore.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com)
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Rebecca Hamm, age 44, of Town Branch Road (Manchester) was arrested after she refused to leave Walmart February 1. Hamm was at Walmart making threats to customers and was asked to leave by employees. Manchester Police Department Officer George Stewart arrived at the scent and asked her to leave the Walmart property several times but she became irate, and began to yell and curse the officer. After being threatening with arrest she still refused and was placed under arrest. Hamm was booked into Clay County Detention Center and charged with criminal trespassing (second degree) and disorderly conduct (second degree).
Blue Ivy, the world’s most famous six-year-old, made her discerning tastes known this past weekend at the Wearable Art Gala in Los Angeles. The pint-sized celebrity bid on art pieces on behalf of parents Bey and Jay during the gala’s auction, hosted by Star Jones. Blue bid a cool $17,000 on Tiffanie Anderson’s “Young Sidney,” an acrylic painting of actor Sidney Poitier. Tyler Perry upped the ante by offering $18,000, and as Blue was about to up her bid to $19,000, Jay-Z playfully attempted to wrestle the bidding paddle out of her hands. Tyler Perry went home with the painting for $20,000, as Vanity Fair reports, but no need to fret for lil’ Blue. She went home with the very next item: a piece of art composed of “deconstructed law books from Indiana and medical books from California” by artist Samuel Levi Jones. Blue won the piece with a bid of $10,000. Watch Blue in action below.
Blue Ivy out here bidding $19,000 for art. *cries in poorness* pic.twitter.com/SBoYL57Upq — Proto (@The__Prototype) March 18, 2018
As some of you noticed, Blagoi Ivanov was not on the #PFL roster announced earlier. It appears he's been offered a UFC contract but he has had surgery & is undergoing rehab on a torn meniscus. Once recovered he will be eligible to sign. Earliest he will be available is June. pic.twitter.com/wr8uSYk96c
Brian Bowen: ‘They took the game away from me.’ Brian Bowen, speaking at the NBA combine, talks about the allegations at Louisville and what this past year has been like. Andrew Ramspacher ×
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UPPER MARLBORO, Maryland — A Chesterfield man suffered a medical emergency Sunday night crossing a road in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, Prince George’s County Police told WUSA.
Donald Durent Easter, 61, was later found dead on Westphalia Road.
An investigation revealed a car ran over Easter after he suffered that medical emergency.
Police are still investigating the incident. Anyone with information was asked to call 301-392-1231.
By Daniel Salisbury, Postdoctoral Fellow, Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey. Images of Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un are shown on a news program in Seoul, South Korea on Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017. AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon North Korea’s long-range missile program has made significant technological advances in the past few months. For…
A body was found in eastern Iowa this weekend.
According to the Allamakee County Sheriff's Office, a body was found in a wooded area in the Fish Farm Mounds Wildlife Area south of New Albin.
Two hikers reported the body.
The Allamakee County Sheriff’s Office and a physician responded to the location, and they determined the remains were male, and he had been dead for some time.
The body was taken to the State of Iowa Medical Examiners' Office in Ankeny for an autopsy.
Authorities do not believe foul play was involved.
The Allamakee County Sheriff’s Office has been in contact with the Kewanee, Illinois Police Department regarding a missing person case reported October 3, 2017 to the Kewanee Police Department.
On October 4, 2017 a vehicle believed to be operated by the missing individual was located at the Fish Farm Mounds Wildlife Area.
Multiple searches were conducted of the area at that time and were unsuccessful.
This case remains under investigation by the Allamakee County Sheriff’s Office.
"Bad to the Bone" is driving tonight at 7:30 p.m. Source: Jac Bedrossian
Traxxas Monster Truck Destruction Tour is in town Friday night.
Self-made monster trucks will race, pop wheelies and crush cars.
The pit preview gives onlookers a chance to take pictures in the cars before the big show. at 6 p.m. at the Forrest County Multi Purpose Center.
The event kicks off at 7:30 p.m. and tickets range from $10- $30.
Those who attend will have two chances on Saturday to see the event.
One pit preview starts at noon, followed by the tour at 1:30 p.m., and the other preview resumes at 6 p.m.
The second show on Saturday starts at 7:30 p.m.
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England v Colombia: Carlos Bacca and Mateur Uribe have been sent death threats
England triumphed in a nerve-jangling penalty shootout to progress to the quarter final after Colombia players Mateus Uribe and Carlos Bacca missed penalties.
The players have now received shocking death threats on social media on the 24th anniversary of the death of Andres Escobar, a Colombia star who scored an own goal at USA 1994 before being shot dead after returning home.
Uribe and Bacca have both been targeted on social media after fluffing their lines after Colombia and England could not be separated after 120 minutes of play.
One particularly vicious Twitter attack said: “Die Carlos Bacca. Son of a b***h. No-one wants you, gonorrhoea. To this country you don’t return.”
The Mendocino Coast District Hospital (MCDH) Finance Committee meeting is at 4:00 PM on April 24, 2018. It appears that the hospital is continuing to lose money at a rapid rate, indicating on the Financial Statement that the negative year to date balance is fast approaching 3 million dollars, slipping below the Bond Covenant Requirements. A tough financial situation for the first meeting of the new CFO, Mike Ellis!
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Nakayo Inc
* Says it received the approval to extend the deadline of submitting the Q1 report for FY ending March 2018 to Sept. 14 instead of Aug. 14
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Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
BRIEF-Sino Great Wall unit to sell investment fund management unit at 1 mln yuan
* Says its unit to sell a Beijing-based investment fund management unit to a Shenzhen-based investment firm at price of 1 million yuan
A former guard at a private immigrant detention center in San Antonio has been sentenced to 5 years in prison and 5 years of home confinement after pleading guilty to sexually abusing a detainee. The 35-year-old woman worked at the Central Texas Detention Facility, which The GEO Group operates near downtown San Antonio for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
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The U.S. Department of State will revamp its foreign travel warnings in January, CNN reported. The current system of travel warnings and alerts will be replaced with a four-tiered system in which every country will be rated according to the level of security risk, with level one being “exercise normal precautions,” level two being “exercise increased caution,” level three being “reconsider travel” and level four being “do not travel.” All warnings will be of an advisory nature.
Many colleges and universities factor State Department travel warnings into their risk assessments in deciding where to permit students and faculty to go on study abroad programs and other university-sponsored travel.
March 19 (Reuters) - Leju Holdings Ltd:
* SEES Q1 2018 REVENUE ABOUT $75 MILLION TO $77 MILLION
* Q4 NON-GAAP LOSS PER SHARE $0.14
* ‍LOOKING FORWARD TO 2018, “RESTRICTIVE MEASURES WILL PERSIST​” Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Specialist Meric Greenbaum works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Wednesday, June 14, 2017. A weak report on retail sales sent bond yields lower and high-dividend stocks like utilities and real estate companies higher.
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Police have identified a man and woman in an apparent murder-suicide at a Corvallis park.
A passing driver notified police that a man had shot himself alongside Highway 34 near the Orleans Natural Area on Friday afternoon.
Derek Brown, 31, of Corvallis, was taken to the hospital and died as a result of his injuries Sunday, according to police.
Investigators said his gunshot wound was self-inflicted.
A woman was found in a nearby tent at the park with a gunshot wound. Karla Melson, 38, of Corvallis, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Investigators said Melson had been living in the tent and knew Brown. Police said a motive remains under investigation.
Detectives said the handgun used in this case was recovered from the roadway and determined to have been stolen.
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April 13 Nova Lifestyle Inc
* Nova Lifestyle says needs additional time to prepare its annual report on Form 10-k in relation to co's sale of China based assets in 2016
* Nova Lifestyle Inc - does not anticipate any material changes on its operating results for Q4 and year ended December 31, 2016 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The man accused of raping his 10-year-old stepdaughter close to 1,000 times has a history of brutal violence and threatening behaviour, including sexually assaulting the little girl from when she was just five years old; physically assaulting his parents on two separate occasions, and threatening to kill his ex-girlfriend and making her death look like a suicide.
The man, who cannot be named to protect the identity of the child, also deliberately lathered his fingers with acid to burn off his fingerprints, seemingly to prevent him being linked to other crimes.
These horrific and jarring details emerged in front of a packed – and shocked – gallery at the Verulam Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, as the man applied for bail.
In opposing his bid for bail on Tuesday, the state sought to paint the 44-year-old mechanic as a man predisposed to violence and prone to sexual deviancy
Justin Bieber spent time with some very famous friends over the holiday weekend!
The 22-year-old entertainer hit up LIV nightclub on Sunday (January 1) in Miami, Florida and was seen mingling with Jamie Foxx, 2 Chainz, Lil Wayne, Tyson Beckford, New York Giants wide receivers Odell Beckham Jr and Victor Cruz, former NFL player Johnny Manziel, Trey Songz, and more. Other celebs in attendance (not pictured) were Keke Palmer, Khloe Kardashian and beau Tristan Thompson, Doutzen Kroes with husband Sunnery James, rapper Meek Mill, and more.
Later, Justin took the party to E11even Miami for more fun.
If you missed it, check out video of Justin performing on New Year’s Eve in Miami.
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - Louisville Metro Police are expecting major traffic delays in downtown Louisville on Tuesday evening because of an event hosted by Bernie Sanders.
Drivers should expect heavy traffic delays in the areas from South 3rd Street and South 5th Street, and from West Broadway to West Liberty Street.
Sanders will speak at 7 p.m. at the Louisville Palace with Democratic National Convention Chair Tom Perez.
The event is part of the Come Together and Fight Back Tour.
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To comply with State Regulations, all System and TTU departments are required to conduct an annual physical inventory of all capitalized and controlled personal property. Inventory Certifications are due June 30, and must be completed through the Property Inventory Web Application which can be found at www.fiscal.ttuhsc.edu/propinv/.
DID YOU KNOW……Physical inventories can be conducted and submitted for certification anytime during the Fiscal Year; but, they must be certified by the Property Custodian by June 30th. New Property Custodians and delegates are encouraged to sign up for the Property Inventory Web Application Training through SumTotal. This is an interactive online training where you will learn how to navigate the online system, make inventory transfers, update locations, submit and certify your inventory. If you have any questions, please contact property.management@ttu.edu.
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A road in Otley has been shut in anticipation of a dangerously unstable tree falling onto the highway.
The tree on West Chevin Road is estimated to weigh around 20 tonnes.
Leeds City Council forestry staff are at the scene and have predicted that it will fall within the next day.
On Saturday, a large tree fell onto an access road near Roundhay Park, trapping hundreds of cars inside the park.
Ward councillor Sandy Lay took these photos.
Neil Winters, you were missed.
The return of Kristoff St. John made a serious impact on the weekly ratings for The Young and the Restless. The week he returned (starting April 20) averaged 4.57 million viewers, the sudser’s biggest weekly audience since the week ending Jan. 19. Besides the arrival of Neil, the week also saw Nikki, Phyllis, Sharon, and Victoria cover up J.T.’s death.
The show was also up 3 percent over the same week last year.
St. John returned to work in early March after a four-month-plus hiatus. In October, the actor took a leave of absence to undergo psychiatric treatment after a reported scare regarding his mental health. The 51-year-old actor had been open about his battles with depression after the loss of his son, Julian, who died by suicide nearly three years ago.
Y&R is currently up for 25 Daytime Emmys. It airs weekly on CBS.
Family members surrounded Lucy Simon reacts as they wait for information after her brother, Juvon Leroy Simon, 23, was shot and killed during a police-involved shooting on Wednesday, May 30, 2018. According to Miami-Dade police, the man was killed by a Florida City police detective during an investigation at a residential complex located at 1405 SW Second Ave. in Florida City, on Wednesday, May 30, 2018. Pedro Portal pportal@miamiherald.com
A massive manhunt is under way to track down the man who gunned down New Year's Eve revellers at a popular Istanbul nightclub, killing at least 39 people, most of them foreigners. http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/article35335229.ece/6a2df/AUTOCROP/h342/PANews%20BT_P-618cd34f-1e9c-4166-a702-e1a8fe7a9807_I1.jpg A massive manhunt is under way to track down the man who gunned down New Year's Eve revellers at a popular Istanbul nightclub, killing at least 39 people, most of them foreigners.
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SANTEE, S.C. (WOLO) - The Santee Police Department has released surveillance photos of two suspects they say were seen breaking into a business on January 29 and they need the public's help identifying them. Just after 11 p.m., the suspects…
LAKEWOOD, Ohio -- Images pulled from surveillance cameras show a man who passed a threatening note to a teller during a Monday bank robbery in Lakewood, authorities said.
The unidentified man is wanted in the robbery that happened just before 11:15 a.m. at a Dollar Bank on Madison Avenue near Arthur Avenue, the Cleveland Division of the FBI said in a news release.
The man wore blue latex gloves and a gray coat when he entered the bank and passed a note to a teller. The note indicated he had a weapon, but the news release makes no mention of witnesses seeing one.
The man took an undisclosed amount of cash before he ran from the bank.
No one was harmed in the incident, the news release says.
Reward money is available to anyone with information leading to the man's arrest and prosecution. Tipster can remain anonymous when they call the Lakewood Police Department at 216-529-6763 or the FBI at 216-522-1400.
To comment on this story, visit Monday's crime and courts comments page.
This beautiful flat is high standing; it contains five rooms including two bedrooms and has a livable surface of 109 square meters; it was built in 1774. The land has a total surface area of 125 square meters. It is possible to add a parking space. This flat is located facing a park quiet area and it contains a kitchen, one bathroom including a bathtub and a washroom, two living rooms and a cellar. The property comprises a private garden of 125 square meters.
Powell rushed 22 times for 122 yards and caught all three of his targets for 15 receiving yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 30-10 win over the Bills. He finishes the season with 131 carries for 722 yards and three touchdowns and 58 catches for 388 receiving yards and two scores.
Powell played very well down the stretch in place of the injured Matt Forte (knee), rushing for over 120 yards in two of his last four games. Forte is expected back next season, so it's tough to see Powell getting enough opportunities to be a major fantasy contributor, though if Forte falls victim to the injury bug again, Powell has the ability to take over.
EAST BRIDGEWATER, Mass. (AP) — Two sisters are facing assault charges after police say they disfigured a girl in a voodoo ritual.
The Brockton Enterprise reports 51-year-old Peggy LaBossiere and 40-year-old Rachel Hilaire, of East Bridgewater, Massachusetts, burned the 5-year-old girl to rid her of a demon causing her to misbehave.
Police say the girl’s mother is a hair stylist of Haitian descent who has LaBossiere as a client and requested the ritual. She has not been charged but is receiving mental health treatment.
Police say the girl suffered a third-degree face burn and has been taken into state custody along with her brother.
LaBossiere and Hilaire told police children sometimes get burned as spirits leave the body following the ritual, which involves prayers, special oils and incense.
They were placed in custody after pleading not guilty Monday. They’ll be back in court next week.
Today, I planted this tree to replace a patch of lawn with flowers for bees, fruit for birds, shade from the heat, and carbon storage for generations.
It is clear that the U.S. government will do nothing to deal with the accelerating climate crisis. It’s up to us as individuals to step forward.
What are you doing to deal with climate change?
Dusan Ristic scored 21 points for Arizona (19-5, 9-2) and Allonzo Trier had 17 of his 20 in the second half. Ayton was a force on the inside with 19 points, 12 rebounds and three blocks, but missed a free throw with 21 seconds left that would have given Arizona the lead.
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Hempstead Town Supervisor-elect Laura Gillen called Monday for outgoing Supervisor Anthony Santino’s immediate resignation after his proposal to appoint, promote, transfer or give raises to 192 town employees before leaving office.
“He’s betrayed his oath to the people of Hempstead,” Gillen said during a news conference outside Town Hall.
“Your actions tomorrow will not be forgotten by me” or voters, she said of Santino, referring to the Town Board’s Tuesday meeting in which the personnel changes are to be considered.
The 192 positions include both union and exempt employees, including some who have passed Civil Service exams. Staff in the offices of elected officials or department commissioners would be protected when transferred to other departments within the town.
Town spokesman Mike Deery did not immediately have a comment.
Gillen, a Democrat, is sworn into office Jan. 2, replacing Republican Santino.
President Donald Trump has repeatedly criticized his predecessor’s foreign policy record since taking office, but former White House senior adviser and Deputy Chief of Staff Karl Rove told Fox News’ “The O’Reilly Factor” Monday that repeated criticism “will quickly become tiresome.”
NEWCASTLE, Australia (AP) — The most senior Roman Catholic cleric in the world to be convicted of covering up child sex abuse has been sentenced in an Australian court to 12 months in detention.
Newcastle Magistrate Robert Stone on Tuesday ordered Adelaide Archbishop Philip Wilson to serve at least 6 months before he is eligible for parole.
But Wilson will not immediately go into custody. Stone will consider on Aug. 14 whether Wilson is suitable for home detention.
Stone in May found the 67-year-old cleric guilty in the Newcastle Local Court of failing to report to police the repeated abuse of two altar boys by pedophile priest James Fletcher in the Hunter Valley region north of Sydney during the 1970s. Wilson faced a potential maximum sentence of two years in prison.
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Aspiring Zanu-PF parliamentary candidates linked to the G40 cabal in the Midlands province will not be representing the revolutionary party in this year’s harmonised elections after their bids were rejected at national level.
Former Midlands Provincial Affairs Minister Jason Machaya, former deputy Minister of Industry and Commerce Chitatidzo Mabuwa, Kwekwe Central legislator Masango “Blackman” Matambanadzo, former Deputy Minister of Tourism and Hospitality Industry Annastacia Ndlovu and former deputy Minister of Mines and Mining Development Fred Moyo had all submitted their CVs to contest in party primary elections, which are now scheduled for April 29.
The revolutionary party primaries were initially scheduled for 5 May
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Mexico's Defense Department says seven army personnel are presumed dead after a helicopter crashed in the northern state of Durango.
One soldier was found seriously wounded at the scene. The bodies of the rest of the victims were believed to be in the wreckage of the craft.
The department said Friday the Bell 412 transport helicopter was on a training mission and was carrying 2 pilots, an officer and five soldiers.
The crash occurred near El Salto in a mountainous region of Durango.
The cause of the crash is under investigation.
Rookie is an online magazine and book series for teenagers. Each month, a different editorial theme drives the writing, photography, and artwork that we publish. Learn more about us here , and find out how to submit your work here !
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A collection of songs where the artists are quite self-reflective and descriptive, in the sense that in addition to deriving a feeling or story from the song, you feel as though you’re gaining an understanding of the artists themselves. Whether obvious, or tangled up in anecdotes and emotions, the songs are evidently personal and sincere. ♦
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Just over $50 million traded in first 15 hours after open Nasdaq 100, copper futures move more than $3 billion apiece The first reliable lens into tick-by-tick liquidity for bitcoin shows a financial commodity that is still a baby relative to its peers.
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A crash on Highway 16 near Telkwa today is the 10th motor-vehicle incident (MVI) Smithers RCMP has responded to in nearly two weeks.
As a result, Mounties are reminding all drivers to take extra pre-caution on the roads and highways as conditions continue to worsen.
In a statement, RCMP say no injuries were reported in any of these accidents, and we ‘can’t rely on good fortune.’
Smithers police also ask to slow down in snowy conditions as other drivers may not be able to respond as quickly.
Anyone who’s been involved in an MVI is asked to call the local detachment immediately.
In this Jan. 16, 2017, file photo, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee, second from left, speaks during a news conference at the Capitol in Olympia, Wash., to announce that he and Attorney General Bob Ferguson, third from left, have proposed legislation to abolish the death penalty in Washington state. Despite the backing from Inslee and Ferguson, it appears the measure still won't see a vote in either chamber of the Legislature, leaving it to suffer the same fate as repeal bills introduced in previous years.
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Julia Butrenko was suffering a number of mental health issues and self-medicating with meth at the time.
Down with fairy tales: love is wonderful, but love is also hard work
When it comes to romantic relationships, perhaps it's time to take off those rose-tinted glasses, say our writers
When it comes to romantic relationships, perhaps it's time to take off those rose-tinted glasses, say our writers
The censor board and the makers of Raveena Tandon-starrer ‘Maatr’ have locked horns over its certification. The actress says law amendment is the need of the hour.
Addressing the issue, Raveena said here on Monday: “I think more than the scenes, Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has a problem with the language that has been used in the film.”
“I do not understand why… as we attempted to show a mirror to the society. Having said that, I understand that the CBFC is also bound by laws that go back to the 1970s. We have gone ahead, but they are still following the same law. Perhaps, there comes the problem. There is a need for law amendment.”
She said that “it is not accepted how even after getting an ‘A’ certification, a film goes through so many cuts… that dilutes the matter”.
Directed by Ashtar Sayed, the story of the film ‘Maatr’ deals with rape and violence against women in the Indian society.
The final verdict is yet to be out, say the film’s makers.
It is expected to release on April 21.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Lockheed Martin Corp
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JOHANNESBURG South Africa's President Jacob Zuma is not opposed to a protest march by civil society group SaveSA this week to the capital's Union Buildings, where his offices are located, his office said in a statement on Thursday.
"The Presidency respects the right of South Africans to protest peacefully as enshrined in the Constitution of the Republic. The Presidency is thus not opposed to the march by SaveSA to the Union Buildings," Zuma's office said.
SaveSA and similar civil society groups will march together in Pretoria on Friday, and the main opposition party Democratic Alliance will march in the commercial hub, Johannesburg.
(Reporting by James Macharia; Editing by Louise Ireland)
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Margaret Thatcher would have been "deeply concerned" by the concessions handed to the EU by Theresa May who has "lost her nerve" on Brexit, the former chancellor Lord Lawson has said.
Delivering the annual Margaret Thatcher lecture, Lord Lawson condemned the Government for “wasting precious time” on trying to achieve an unnecessary trade deal.
Speaking at the Carlton Club on Tuesday he said: “We find ourselves today quite unnecessarily as a supplicant, in a humiliating state of cringe, begging for what is both unnecessary and unattainable.
“The time has come to call an end to this demeaning process. We must get up off our knees. Enough is enough.”
The peer, who has previously written about Brexit being a chance to "finish the job" that Lady Thatcher started, said the former prime minister would have been "deeply concerned at the current state of the so-called negotiations.”
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Well that was weird.
I was only in North Korea for five days, but that was more than enough to make it clear that North Korea is every bit as weird as I always thought it was.
If you merged the Soviet Union under Stalin with an ancient Chinese Empire, mixed in The Truman Show and then made the whole thing Holocaust-esque, you have modern day North Korea.
It’s a dictatorship of the most extreme kind, a cult of personality beyond anything Stalin or Mao could have imagined, a country as closed off to the world and as secretive as they come, keeping both the outside world and its own people completely in the dark about one another—a true hermit kingdom.
A question, then, is “Why would an American tourist ever be allowed into the country?”
Allow me to illustrate what I believe is the reasoning behind my being let in:
https://waitbutwhy.com/2013/09/20-things-i-learned-while-i-was-in.html
The Canadian government has agreed to pay compensation to indigenous Canadians who were taken from their homes and adopted into non-indigenous families.
Indigenous Relations Minister Carolyn Bennett announced the settlement Friday for what's called the Sixties Scoop. Bennett says some indigenous children were robbed of their cultural identities by being placed with non-native families during the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s.
The settlement for an estimated 20,000 people is aimed at resolving numerous related lawsuits. The victims will share 750 million Canadian dollars ($596 million), with individual amounts to determined later.
Lead plaintiff Marcia Brown Martel says she was taken by child welfare officials and adopted by a non-native family. She called it the stealing of children and their culture and expressed hope it would never happen again.
Kacy Campion Renna of Wall Township, N.J., was elected president of the Professional Insurance Agents of New Jersey at the association's annual business meeting at Harrah's Resort and Casino in Atlantic City, N.J. Renna is CEO of Connelly-Campion-Wright in Belmar, N.J., and a second-generation president of PIANJ. Her father, Frank "Skip" Campion, served as president of the association in 1993.
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* Says it will take out a 10-year loan of 8.8 billion yen from four banks
* Says to use the proceeds to acquire business and acquire shares
* Says it will take out a 10-year loan of 2 billion yen from two banks
* Says to use the proceeds to acquire company
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Where do parents go when they’re deported? For some, the answer is: as close as possible to their kids. That often means Nogales, Mexico. It’s right on the border. But sometimes kids don’t visit as much as you would expect. Reporter Lizzie Presser talked to one family. To help report this story, Lizzie got a grant from the International Women’s Media Foundation. (17 minutes)
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Harry Styles stopped by Saturday Night Live this weekend for an impressive two-song musical performance and a not-so-convincing turn as fellow Brit musician Mick Jagger.
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Styles portrays the Rolling Stones frontman in a Family Feud parody.
The young musician teams up with Liza Minnelli (Cecily Strong), Diana Ross (Sasheer Zamata), and John Travolta (Jimmy Fallon) to take on Kristen Stewart (Kate McKinnon), Gwen Stefani (Melissa Villaseñor), David Blaine (Pete Davidson) and John Travolta (Jimmy Fallon).
Styles’ Jagger is appropriately full of sexual innuendo and jittery bravado, with a healthy dose of Jagger’s signature pouty lips. While we don’t expect Styles to drop his singing career for the big screen anytime soon, the brief SNL skit is a valiant, if goofy, effort.
PARIS, April 13 French supermarket retailer Carrefour reported higher first-quarter revenues, slightly above the consensus market forecast, and maintained its full-year sales growth outlook.
Carrefour, which is the world's second-biggest retailer, said group first-quarter sales had risen 6.2 percent at current exchange rates to 21.3 billion euros ($22.7 billion) as strong performance in Brazil boosted turnover.
The consensus sales forecast, according to a poll for Reuters compiled by Inquiry Financial, stood at 21.2 billion euros.
Carrefour said it was sticking to its target for full-year 2017 sales growth of 3-5 percent, at constant exchange rates.
($1 = 0.9371 euros) (Reporting by Sudip Kar-Gupta; Editing by Vyas Mohan)
Drivers have been urged to take extra care on the roads this morning after freezing temperatures across Lancashire led to widespread ice and frost, say police.
Clear skies saw temperatures plunge to around -4 °C in Lancashire with lows of -13C (8.6F) recorded in Shropshire - making it the coldest night of the year across the UK.
Anyone taking to the roads this morning is advised to take particular care on rural roads and asked to leave extra time for their journeys.
Drivers are also being asked by police to thoroughly defrost their cars before they set off.
Lancashire Road Police shared a picture on social media of the Bay Gateway in Lancaster covered in ice. Officers jokingly offered residents "free ice skating lessons".
A spokesman for British Transport Police said: "It's pretty icy in places around stations, especially car parks and walk ways. Please, be careful and take your time."
FORT LEE, N.J. (AP) — The Fort Lee Film Commission in New Jersey celebrated Black History Month by honoring a pioneering African-American filmmaker with ties to the area.
The Record reports (http://bit.ly/2l7a4Yd) that film and history enthusiasts gathered at the Fort Lee Museum to highlight the works of director Oscar Micheaux on Tuesday night. The film commission has honored the director annually since the group's inception in 2002.
The group discussed Micheaux's opposition of hate groups and his positive portrayals of African-Americans throughout the event.
Micheaux produced and directed five films in Fort Lee between 1920 and 1948. He is also credited with making the first African-American-produced sound film with an entirely black cast.
Fort Lee Film Commission Executive Director Tom Meyers says the group would like to expand the event to discuss more black filmmakers with an entire exhibit.
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The NFL draft is still more than half a year away, but it's never too early to take a look at whom the Ravens might select.
Click on the photos above to see which standout college football players are being linked to the Ravens in early mock drafts.
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Feb 14 Advanced Health Limited:
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* Decrease in accordance with co rolling out its known strategy to become leading provider of day hospitals in South Africa, Australia Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom: +91 806 749 1136)
“There is nothing worse than having residents who can't live in their city nor afford a rent”
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“There is nothing worse than having residents who can't live in their city nor afford a rent”
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U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un could reportedly
hold a second summit in New York in September.
U.S. news Web site Axios reported on Monday that officials within the Trump administration are considering holding the meeting to coincide with the United Nations General Assembly convening in September in Trump’s hometown.
However, the report added that the meeting would only be held if Pyongyang shows progress in getting rid of its nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles.
Axios quoted U.S. officials as saying that Trump may hold out a second meeting as a carrot to encourage real movement by the North on the denuclearization issue over the summer.
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Claire's is the latest store to fall victim to a drop in mall traffic. Facebook/Claire's
Claire's filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Monday.
The teen retailer is closing 92 stores, most of which are located in malls.
Here is the full list.
Claire's filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Monday and announced it would be closing 92 stores in March and April.
Claire's is a teen jewelry and accessories retailer that's perhaps best known for its ear-piercing service.
In 2016, Claire's closed 166 stores. The company has been hit hard by declining traffic to malls, where the majority of its stores are located.
"This decline may be attributable to several factors, including competition from big box retailers, large tenant closures (leaving malls without an 'anchor' tenant to drive foot traffic), and the increased popularity of online shopping," the company said in a bankruptcy filing.
Here's the full list of closings:
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TOKYO Feb 14 Toshiba Corp has delayed its earnings announcement, planned for Tuesday, after it was not able to immediately secure the approval of its auditor, a source briefed on the matter said.
Two other separate sources familiar with the matter also said Toshiba was seeking an extension to submit its earnings, which were originally scheduled for release at noon (0300 GMT) on Tuesday.
A spokeswoman for PricewaterhouseCoopers Aarata, Toshiba's auditor, declined to comment, citing client confidentiality. A Toshiba spokeswoman also declined to comment. (Reporting by Taiga Uranaka, Taro Fuse, Yoshiyasu Shida, Thomas Wilson; Editing by Clara Ferreira Marques)
It's the context that remains at issue. In 1967, a year after Jacqueline Kennedy commissioned Bernstein to write a work in memory of her husband, he explained that he saw the world on the verge of collapse. "It's worse than ever," Bernstein is quoted in John Gruen's "The Private World of Leonard Bernstein," "because of the multiplying nuclear arsenals and the total unpredictability of statesmen who are hardly statesman-like." He went on to decry the "farcical, cynical way everything is being handled. The massive lie that is constantly being told. How can one feel that one is part of anything real? I can't."
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses after a motorcyclist died in a Roscommon crash yesterday.
The man in his 40's was killed when his bike collided with a car at Summerhill in Athlone just after 1pm.
He was treated at the scene by the emergency services and taken by the Emergency Aeromedical Service to University Hospital Galway where he was pronounced dead a short time later.
Anyone with information has been asked to contact Clonark Garda Station 090 6437 102, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
It has been the second fatal crash on our roads over the weekend.
A man in his 20s also died when his 4x4 hit a barrier on the Naas Rd in Dublin on Saturday.
Over 100 people have now been killed in crashes this year.
The Krug family continues to dominate the national tennis scene.
This time, it's Connor and Jake Krug, who won the doubles title at the USTA Boys' 14 National Championships in Mobile, Ala., on Aug. 12.
The twins, ninth-graders at The Out-of-Door Academy, won the title by defeating Connecticut's Evan Lee and New York's Thomas Navarro 6-1, 7-5. Both Lee and Thomas are considered blue chip prospects by Tennisrecruiting.net.
The Krugs were the top seed entering the tournament, and were only taken to three sets once, in the round of 64 by South Carolina's Matthew Rundle and North Carolina's Rohan Sachdev.
In July, Connor and Jake's sister, Ava Krug, won the doubles title at the USTA Girls' 12 National Clay Court Championships with partner Tsehay Driscoll of California.
The Krugs are the grandchildren of Basketball Hall of Fame inductee Dick Vitale.
It's a lifelong intimacy with wine that shows up in the bottle, with results that fuse France and Oregon with uncommon grace. Without Thomas Monroe and Kate Norris , Portland's exploding urban wine scene wouldn't look anything like it does now.
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Friday, February 2nd was a sad day for the music industry as the former lead singer of The Temptations, Dennis Edwards passed away. The original Temptation, Otis Williams spoke to Donne Simpson and Tony Perkins about the history of Edwards time with the Temps and more.
On Feb. 3rd, Edwards would have turned 75 years-old.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — States are beginning to outline new ways to evaluate their schools, mixing traditional measures like test scores with things like physical fitness and whether children feel safe in school.
The plans are required under a new federal education law that takes effect in the coming school year.
Nine states and the District of Columbia already have submitted plans, and seven others are completing their blueprints. The remaining states will submit their plans in September.
Other measures being considered touch on issues like chronic absenteeism, college readiness and whether the school is a welcoming place.
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos has the final say on the plans. She has said her goal is state and local flexibility in education and indicated that she might use the whole process to advance school choice.
According to a relationship expert, these are three signs that you should probably call it quits:
1) You don’t feel the spark anymore.
2) You’re emotionally cheating on them.
3) Your friends and family don’t like them.
If you checked off all three, time to be brave and take action. Maybe use the holidays as motivation. Think about how much money you will save not having to buy them gifts and how you won’t have to pretend to like their family at dinner.
Read more about this survey by clicking here.
One person was injured and two units were damaged in a Tulsa apartment fire.
Firefighters responded to the Parkview Terrace Apartments near 61st and Highway 75 Monday afternoon.
When they arrived, firefighters saw heavy smoke on the bottom floor of a two-story apartment. They said smoke was coming out of the front door and broke the second story window.
Firefighters said one woman suffered from smoke inhalation and burns to her arm and head. They said she is expected to be okay.
Victim taken to the hospital after fire at apartment complex near 61st & Hwy 75 @NewsOn6 pic.twitter.com/a19MrZXTbK — Meagan Farley (@MeaganFarley1) December 11, 2017
No one else was hurt.
Firefighters also said two apartments were heavily affected by the fire.
It’s unknown at this time how the fire started.
David Anttila has joined Cornerstone Design as director of design.
Anttila has 30 years of professional design experience. His primary emphasis is on all aspects of interior design: conceptual development, architectural expression, space planning, design development and detailing, and project supervision. Related design work includes landscape, product design, and graphic design. Anttila has also directed MFA and CIDA-accredited BFA programs in Interior Architecture and Design.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Shanghai La Chapelle Fashion Co Ltd :
* SAYS IT PLANS TO BOOST MANAGEMENT UNIT'S CAPITAL BY 300 MILLION YUAN ($47.76 million) TO 800 MILLION YUAN Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2DUO1k6 Further company coverage: ($1 = 6.2820 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
A boy about six months old was brought to the Magen David Adom emergency service at the Sarah Junction Route 40 entrance to Be'er Sheva', Monday evening after he drowned in a tub.
The infant was described in serious condition as medics and paramedics engaged in resuscitation efforts.
Chamath Palihapitiya gives his presentation for Box as his best idea at the Sohn Conference.
Headlines about Vector Group have been trending somewhat positive this week, according to AlphaOne Sentiment Analysis. The research group, a subsidiary of Accern, rates the sentiment of press coverage by reviewing more than twenty million blog and news sources in real time.
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Clovis West's Madison Campbell, right, goes for the layup with Mater Dei's Alyssa Frescas to the left, in the Southern California Regional Open Division quarerfinal Friday, March 9, 2018 in Clovis. The game was tied 25-25 at halftime.
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GYMPIE'S budding young athletes took to the track and field for their events in a showcase of strength, speed and stamina on Friday night.
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March 31 Da An Gene Co., Ltd. of Sun Yat-sen University:
* Says its controlling investment unit and its wholly owned asset management unit plan to set up buyout fund with partners
* Says the fund to be used to invest in health industry
* Says the fund with a total scale of 1 billion yuan
* Says the controlling investment unit will invest 112 million yuan to acquire 11.2 percent stake in it and the wholly owned asset management unit to invest 8 million yuan to acquire 0.8 percent stake in it
Source text in Chinese:goo.gl/lDgBj1
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
Late rock legend Prince is being honored with his very own shade of purple, developed by The Pantone Color Institute in collaboration with his estate. USA TODAY
In the US, the Google Store is once again pushing the Google Home Mini as the addition that will extend your second Google Home speaker’s reach around the house. It’s doing so by offering a modest discount.
Customers buying two Minis through May 5 will be able to take $20 off, paying only $78 for the pair. Those who opt to get a Mini with a regular Google Home will get $25 off the order while a Google Home Max mixed with a Mini deducts $30 from the total.
In Canada, there’s a deal narrower in scope, but bigger in impact: shoppers can get an $80 discount if they buy two Google Home speakers at the price of $179 each.
If smart speakers with Google Assistant are your thing these days, you’ll be able to grab them for a song.
April 5 H&M Hennes & Mauritz AB
* H&M Foundation buys 40,000 shares at SEK 227.26 according to an update of the Swedish FSA's insider registry on Wednesday
* Filing with FSA done in the name of H&M CEO Karl-Johan Persson Further company coverage: (Stockholm Newsroom)
A semi driver was injured yesterday morning in a Jefferson County crash involving three tractor trailers.
State Police say 44 year old Jeremy Piper of Girard, Illinois, lost control of his vehicle because of a medical issue. Piper’s semi was hit by 57 year old Bret Harness of Frankfort Indiana, who was unable to stop his truck. 48 year old Robert Baker of Camby Indiana was driving a third semi, which they hit Harness’s trailer.
The crash happened just before 9 a.m. at mile marker 95.5 and shut down one southbound lane of I-57 for nearly four hours.
Piper was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.
The Yamhill County Historical Society is holding a celebration in honor of Oregon’s birthday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, at the Miller Museum, 605 Market St., Lafayette. The celebration will include exhibits showcasing pioneer life, a 3D pictorial adventure, and birthday cake and punch. Admission is free.
For more information, contact Raylinda Price at 503-472-2842 or events@yamhillcountyhistory.org
Anxious Nations React Fearfully To Rapid Influx Of Migrants, Hamid Says
Amid the rise of nationalism, David Greene talks to Pakistani novelist Mohsin Hamid, who sees migration as an inalienable human right. His new novel is called, Exit West.
“Twenty percent of currency circulating in Nigeria is fake,” a former CBN official had said.
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Sydney is not dead after dark. Or that's what we might need to tell ourselves.
Round-the-clock public transport, less red tape for businesses, and a shift in the popular narrative that the city shuts down at night, are among the priorities identified by the City of Sydney's nightlife and creative sector advisory panel.
A 24-hour public transport system is one of the ideas being floated to help revive Sydney's late-night economy. Photo: Steve Lunam
Sydney Fringe festival director and panel co-chair Kerri Glasscock said the group wanted to change the "doom and gloom" storyline that had dominated discussions of the city's nightlife since lockout laws were introduced.
"We're saying as a sector, enough is enough because we're finding that narrative is at the cost of what we do have," she said.
"We have fabulous venues, we've got these things here, we just need people going out again to use them."
April 24 (Reuters) - Psychemedics Corp:
* PSYCHEMEDICS ANNOUNCES 1Q RECORD REVENUES AND DIVIDEND INCREASE OF 20%
* Q1 REVENUE ROSE 7 PERCENT TO $10.9 MILLION
* SETS QUARTERLY DIVIDEND OF $0.18PER SHARE Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Report: Chargers LB Denzel Perryman out at least four games
Denzel Perryman could miss a significant amount of time due to the injury he sustained over the weekend.
The LA Chargers linebacker was carted off the field on Sunday night during his team’s preseason opener. ESPN’s Adam Schefter initially reported on Monday morning that Perryman would miss 4-6 weeks. Now NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport says Perryman will miss at least the first four games with the ankle injury.
#Chargers LB Denzel Perryman suffered an ankle injury that will keep him out at least the first 4 games, source said. He may need surgery. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 14, 2017
The 24-year-old could need surgery, per Rapoport.
Perryman posted 145 tackles and four sacks over his first two seasons. He was set to be a central figure in the Chargers’ defense this season.
Zverev upsets Federer for Rogers title Alexander Zverev kept his winning streak alive with a 6-3, 6-4 victory over Swiss ace Roger Federer in the Rogers Cup final
Chris and Kyle Long: Hate has no place in hometown of Charlottesville As their hometown of Charlottesville, Virginia, reels from a weekend beset by violence stemming from a series of white supremacist rallies, NFL players Chris and Kyle Long said the community will emerge stronger. "Coming from Charlottesville, it's a quiet town. The loudest it gets is on Saturdays at [University of Virginia's] Scott Stadium. I'd say […]
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - The following table shows rates for Asian currencies against the dollar at 0134 GMT. CURRENCIES VS U.S. DOLLAR CURRENCIES VS U.S. DOLLAR Change on the day at 0134 GMT Currency Latest bid Previous day Pct Move Japan yen 109.3 109.39 +0.08 Sing dlr 1.309 1.308 -0.06 Taiwan dlr 29.193 29.207 +0.05 Korean won 1072.8 1071.9 -0.08 Baht 31.3 31.34 +0.13 Peso 51.68 51.58 -0.19 Rupiah 13415 13425 +0.07 Rupee 64.015 64.02 0.00 Ringgit 3.884 3.8995 +0.4 Yuan 6.28 6.2965 +0.26 Change so far in 2018 Currency Latest bid End 2017 Pct Move Japan yen 109.3 112.67 +3.08 Sing dlr 1.309 1.3373 +2.18 Taiwan dlr 29.193 29.848 +2.24 Korean won 1072.8 1070.5 -0.21 Baht 31.3 32.58 +4.09 Peso 51.68 49.93 -3.39 Rupiah 13415 13565 +1.12 Rupee 64.015 63.87 -0.23 Ringgit 3.884 4.044 +4.12 Yuan 6.28 6.5069 +3.61 (Reporting by Ambar Warrick in Bengaluru; Editing by Sherry Jacob-Phillips)
Relaxation is easy when your garden has all the ambience of a desert resort. As the last rays of sunlight play across Camelback Mountain in the distance, Earl and Sandy Jarred of Phoenix light a fire on the patio, then recline on comfortable cushions.
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WALKER, Mich.--- Grand Rapids Catholic Central entered the night atop the OK Blue and needed a win to clinch at least a share of the conference championship as they traveled to West Catholic. The Cougars picked up the 64-22 win and did clinch a share of the OK Blue.
Interpretation of the news based on evidence, including data, as well as anticipating how events might unfold based on past events The shooting in Alexandria, Va . is the 154th mass shooting this year, according to the Gun Violence Archive , a nonprofit that tracks information on shootings in the United States.
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After allegedly killing his girlfriend in Lafayette, an Abbeville man traveled to Kaplan where police said he turned a gun on himself.
Police reportedly found Oris Briggs, 29, dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound in Kaplan Monday night. No further information has been released regarding the incident.
According to Lafayette Police, a domestic altercation occurred around 10 p.m. on Monday between Briggs and his girlfriend, 27-year-old Katrina Broussard of Lake Charles. The incident ended with Broussard being shot and killed at an apartment complex near Guilbeau Road in Lafayette.
Police said Briggs fled the scene and traveled to Kaplan. Authorities found Briggs dead around 11 p.m. on Monday.
Security forces arrested 17 wanted persons in the West Bank overnight Monday, according to the IDF Spokesperson's Unit.
Those detained are suspected of being involved in terrorist activities.
A pistol was seized during the arrests.
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Lesley’s parents only discovered that she had 35 per cent of her hearing when she was four-years-old.
Her hearing had deteriorated over the years to the extent that it was now considered “non-existent”.
Lesley told Davina that by this time next year she wanted to be able to hear and would be having a cochlear implant fitted.
Thankfully, the implant was a success, leaving Lesley in bits at being able to hear her “noisy” daughters playing around the house.
Enjoying her new life, Lesley was seen to sing along and listen to Frank Sinatra’s I’ve Got You Under My Skin for the very first time.
Google has rolled out carrier billing option to two of India's largest telecom operators, making it easier for more Indians to purchase apps, music and other items from marque Google Play Store. Users on Airtel and Vodafone, two carriers with over 460 million subscribers between them, can now pay for their purchases on Google Play using credit on their mobile phone.
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March 30 Fibrogen Inc:
* Positive results published in nephrology dialysis transplantation from two China phase 2 trials of roxadustat for treatment of anemia in chronic kidney disease
* Published results from two China phase 2 program continue to show that that roxadustat corrects and maintains hemoglobin levels Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
HOUSTON (AP) — Carlos Correa homered, doubled and drove in four runs, Jose Altuve got two more hits and the Houston Astros hammered the Boston Red Sox 8-2 Friday to take a commanding 2-0 lead in the AL Division Series.
George Springer also homered to help Dallas Keuchel coast in Houston’s second straight romp by the exact same score.
The Astros will go for a sweep in the best-of-five matchup Sunday at Fenway Park.
A day after Altuve hit three home runs in the playoff opener, he got things going with a two-out single in the first inning off Drew Pomeranz. Correa, who went 0 for 4 on Thursday, made it 2-0 when he launched a towering shot onto the train tracks atop left field.
Keuchel pitched into the sixth, allowing one run and three hits while striking out seven.
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Tourists drift on water at Shenlong Gorge scenic area in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, Aug. 12, 2017. (Xinhua/Liu Chan)
Tourists drift on water at Shenlong Gorge scenic area in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, Aug. 12, 2017. (Xinhua/Liu Chan)
Tourists drift on water at Shenlong Gorge scenic area in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, Aug. 12, 2017. (Xinhua/Liu Chan)
Tourists drift on water at Shenlong Gorge scenic area in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, Aug. 12, 2017. (Xinhua/Liu Chan)
Tourists drift on water at Shenlong Gorge scenic area in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, Aug. 12, 2017. (Xinhua/Liu Chan)
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Veru Inc:
* VERU ACQUIRES NOVEL PROPRIETARY FORMULATION FOR OVERACTIVE BLADDER
* VERU PLANS TO BEGIN SOLIFENACIN DRG BIOEQUIVALENCE STUDY IN 2018 AND TO FILE NDA IN 2019
* ‍UNDER TERMS OF AGREEMENT WITH CAMARGO, VERU PAID AN UNDISCLOSED UPFRONT FEE TO ACQUIRE ASSET​
* UNDER TERMS, VERU TO PAY UNDISCLOSED MILESTONE FEES UPON SUCCESSFUL CLINICAL DEVELOPMENT, LOW SINGLE DIGIT ROYALTY UPON COMMERCIAL SALES​
* FDA ‍CONFIRMED IN A MEETING WITH CO THAT REGULATORY APPROVAL FOR SOLIFENACIN DRG WILL REQUIRE A SINGLE BIOEQUIVALENCE STUDY​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Chris Jericho has pretty much been everywhere since taking his most recent leave from WWE. He’s promoting a new book, a new tour with his band Fozzy, and a rock and wrestling cruise.
He’s also gearing up to have his first match outside WWE in nearly two decades. On January 4, Jericho will appear at Wrestle Kingdom 12, New Japan Pro Wrestling’s biggest show of the year, to have a bona fide generational dream match as he takes on Kenny Omega for the IWGP United States Heavyweight Championship.
But as it turns out, we didn’t have to wait until January 4 to see these two mega-stars get physical.
“State Drops Case Against Lucian Wintrich, White House Correspondent For Gateway Pundit, In UConn Tussle“: A moment of clarity in Connecticut, where reporter and public speaker Lucian Wintrich was attacked by Catherine Gregory, a local community college employee who stole his speaking material. Incredibly, when Wintrich tried to take his notes back, UConn police charged *him* with disorderly conduct. Says Wintrich’s lawyer:
“Free speech matters, it’s OK to be white, black, brown or anything in between,” he said. “My client came to Connecticut and was treated like a criminal for no reason. He sought to obtain his notes back when they were stolen by reasonable means, the prosecution saw that.”
Several days later, police contacted Wintrich and asked him to press larceny charges against her, and he did. Good for him. Punch back twice as hard.
**DISCLOSURE** I have represented Gateway Pundit in unrelated media law matters.
Malta will face Armenia, Andorra and Gibraltar in the UEFA European Boys Youth Under-16 Development Mini-Tournament which gets underway today with the first two games at the Centenary Stadium.
Silvio Vella, the Malta U-17 coach, has called a squad of 22 players for the four-team tournament which wraps up on Sunday when the final two matches are played simultaneously at the Centenary Stadium and Luxol Stadium.
“This is the first international experience for this squad,” Vella said.
“Every player will get his chance, also as the tournament regulations state that every member of the squad must get at least 80 minutes of playing time.
“This is why this is called a Development Tournament. I’m sure that it will be a very useful test ahead of our participation in the UEFA Under 17 qualifying round in October.”
Playing today: (Centenary Stadium) 14.45 Malta vs Armenia; 17.15 Andorra vs Gibraltar.
Governor Edwards signs ban on 15-week abortions
BATON ROUGE (AP) - A bid to ban abortions after 15 weeks has become law in Louisiana.
A spokesman for Gov. John Bel Edwards says Wednesday that the Democrat has signed the proposal , which would only take effect if a federal court upholds a similar law in Mississippi.
The measure imposes a prison sentence of up to two years for someone who performs the procedure after 15 weeks.
Democratic Sen. John Milkovich, who sponsored the bill, says the state is moving to protect the unborn.
Reproductive health advocates have opposed the bill.
Mississippi enacted a 15-week abortion ban in March. It was immediately challenged and a federal judge put it on hold. That state now faces what's expected to be a long legal battle.
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Netflix is on the verge of surpassing 100 million subscribers, a testament to how much the video streaming service has changed the entertainment landscape since its debut a decade ago.
The milestone will be reached this weekend if Netflix’s projections are correct. Netflix made the prediction Monday with the release of its first-quarter earnings.
The video service added nearly 5 million subscribers during the first three months of the year to end March with 98.7 million customers in roughly 190 countries.
Netflix still has a ways to go to catch up with HBO, the popular pay-TV channel that has served as its role model. HBO has 134 million subscribers worldwide, including viewers who now get the channel on an internet-only service that was inspired by Netflix’s success.
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Related Coverage UPDATE: Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow
RALEIGH, N.C. (WRAL) — Raleigh’s resident groundhog popped out of his home early this morning to check the weather, only to find he couldn’t see his shadow.
According to ‘Sir Walter Wally’ an early spring is on the way.
Wally’s prediction runs counter to his cousin Phil in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.
There, Phil’s handlers said he saw his shadow this morning, meaning there would be six more weeks of winter.
What do you think — is winter here to stay or is spring on the way? Vote below.
For the first time in nearly half a century, Republicans in 2017 will control the Wisconsin Legislature, the governor's office and the presidency. Wisconsin legislative leaders and Gov. Scott Walker are practically giddy at the prospect of working closely with President-elect Donald Trump, House Speaker Paul Ryan, of Janesville, and Trump chief of staff Reince Priebus, who used to run the state Republican Party.
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Advertisers Say The Influential Male Demographic Is Waning Men between the ages of 18 and 34 have been a key demographic for marketers for years. That's starting to change, say some marketing experts, who say the economic fortunes of these men have declined.
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So welcome, to our humble cottage – the old fruit will be seeing you later in her dowry latty with her badge cove (Phyllis the Greek,) crimper first don’t be shy be bold, for a magnificenti pile of mangarie (and nati to the glossies who nix a toss, and anyway you’ve no time for the beak).
So, there’ll be some walloping tonight, although I hear that you don’t go for the vinegar much – no bevvy homie you. You are such a manly Alice, but please not too much zsa zsaing!
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A pair of Red Deer bowlers are set to represent the province next month at the Youth Bowl Canada Five Pin Nationals in Regina, Sask.
Dakota Clubine and Jenson Wudkevich, who bowl out of Heritage Lanes won gold at the Alberta qualifier in March in the Junior Boys division.
The duo will compete for a national title from May 5-7 in Regina.
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Optoma launches into the retail channels of India a complete range of home entertainment projector models. Optoma brings high-quality full HD pictures to the home entertainment market of India.
“The projector market in India is growing rapidly because of its changing life style and upsurging demand for the high-end goods”, said Gordon Wu, Assistant Vice President at Optoma APAC. “Optoma recognizes the growing desire for strong full HD pictures in its home entertainment market, and intends to meet that need with high quality and affordable 1080p DLP projectors with technological advances that far outweigh LCD technology.”
Optoma’s full range of home entertainment models, including HD27, HD142X, GT1080, HD50, and LCT100, are now available in the retail channels of India. Redington, as one of the largest supply chain solution providers worldwide, is Optoma’s main channel partner in India. Optoma’s service support center will be set up by F1 Info Solutions and Services Private Limited.
Uruguay striker Edinson Cavani is likely to miss his side's World Cup quarter-final against France on Friday after suffering a calf injury in the last-16 win over Portugal.
The Uruguayan Football Association (UFA) posted photos of Wednesday's training session on social media, with Cavani a notable absentee.
After tests on Monday, doctors confirmed the Paris Saint-Germain star had suffered bruising to his left calf, although he had not torn a muscle.
With the 31-year-old Cavani set to be sidelined, Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez will likely play Cristhian Stuani up front alongside Luis Suarez for the two-time world champions.
Girona forward Stuani replaced Cavani, after the latter had scored both goals in Uruguay's 2-1 victory against Portugal.
"So why don't you make like a tree, and get outta here." -- Biff in "Back to the Future"
The 25-year-old son of former president Jacob Zuma died from lupus‚ a statement released by the Zuma family on Wednesday revealed.
"Nhlakanipho Vusi Zuma departed on the 1st July 2018 from complications of systematic lupus erythematosus‚ simply known as lupus‚" the family said.
He is to be buried in Johannesburg this weekend. The service will be held at the Rhema Recreational Centre in Randburg on Saturday morning. He will then be laid to rest at the Westpark Cemetery.
Meanwhile‚ prayers continue at the Zuma family home in Johannesburg.
"We continue to gather together for support and prayers between 18h00-19h00 at home in Forest Town‚" the family said.
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Dec 12 (Reuters) - UniCredit CEO Jean Pierre Mustier says:
* 4 BILLION EUROS OF NON-PERFORMING REDUCTION TO BE ACHIEVED VIA ADDITIONAL DISPOSALS, PAYMENTS AND WRITE-OFFS Further company coverage: (Reporting by Milan Newsroom)
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Deonta R. Collins, 20, of Akron, was charged with carrying a concealed weapon, receiving stolen property, trafficking in marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, improperly handling firearm in a motor vehicle and drug abuse marijuana. Collins was making furtive moment in the back seat when officers approached. When asked what he was doing, he stated he was putting marijuana under the seat. Officers located a loaded .380 handgun under the seat. He had marijuana, a digital scale, and over $1,800.00 in cash in his possession. (Summit County Jail)
Former Miss USA contestant Samantha Holvey says Donald Trump lined up all the pageant contestants to inspect them and later bragged on a radio show about walking in on them as they were changing.
Audio of Wednesday morning’s shooting in Alexandria, VA at a congressional Republican baseball practice has surfaced, per a report from The Hill.
The audio was offered by Tryshah Taylor, a woman who recorded the from nearby shortly after the incident was underway.
Five people, including House Majority Whip Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA), were hospitalized as a result of the shooting.
(h/t The Hill)
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Sir: It’s now official. The United Kingdom has rebuked the European Union.
Unlike many once independent national leaders, the steadfast English Prime Minister Theresa May launched Article 50 to begin the process of reclaiming the U.K.’s sovereign sanctity, while abandoning inclusion into imminent global socialism.
Just previous to this, Trump’s Energy Independence Executive Order sent another message to the United Nations Security Council and the world that their cleverly disguised Climate Change Compromise won’t work here.
Tally-ho and Godspeed, jolly old England.
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Former gubernatorial candidate Kenneth J. Block has alleged that Rhode Island violates federal law by not collecting voters’ personal identifying information. The Providence Journal reported that Block contacted the U.S. Department of Justice with claims that the state doesn’t collect driver’s license numbers or Social Security numbers from all registering voters, but only from voters registering ...
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The New England Patriots had a special guest on hand for the start of the second week of organized team activities.
Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant took in practice Wednesday, and Patriots players were quick to react on social media.
Cornerbacks Eric Rowe and Stephon Gilmore and wide receiver Cody Hollister all posted pictures with Bryant on Instagram.
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It’s unclear why Bryant was in Foxboro, Mass., for the OTA session, which was the Patriots’ fourth of the offseason.
The practice session was closed to the public and media, but based on pictures posted to the team website, linebacker Dont’a Hightower was present. Quarterback Tom Brady and tight end Rob Gronkowski remain out of the voluntary sessions, which run through June 1. OTAs pick back up June 11 after mandatory minicamp, which runs from June 5 to 7.
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (NEWS10) – The FBI is looking for a man they say is wanted in connection with an investigation into the Hell’s Angels Outlaw Motorcycle Gang operating in New Rochelle, N.Y.
Christopher Slightam was released on bail after being arrested and charged in February 2017 on federal RICO and narcotics conspiracy charges.
The FBI says he pleaded guilty and was ordered to surrender to U.S. Marshals in July 2017, but never appeared.
Slightam is described as having blue eyes, brown hair, a buzz cut and was last seen with a short goatee and mustache. Police say he may have changed his appearance to avoid capture.
The FBI says Slightam has family and friends in the Albany area and is believed to be hiding in the Hudson Valley area.
The FBI is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest of Slightam.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the FBI at (212)-384-5000.
This is what happens when there is a lull during the basketball playoff season. Chris Herring, for FiveThirtyEight, goes into full detail of the relatively high number of times Kevin Durant’s shoe falls off during games:
All told, an extensive video analysis of Durant’s games from the past three regular seasons and postseasons reveals that the four-time scoring champ has come out of his shoe at least 31 times since the beginning of the 2015-16 campaign. That number, compiled against 20 different NBA teams, equates to losing a sneaker roughly every eight games or so — a mind-bogglingly high figure considering that Durant has had his own signature Nike shoe, designed to fit the unique contours of his feet, dating back to 2008.
“His shoe comes off more than anyone I’ve ever seen,” says teammate Draymond Green.
The question, of course, is why.
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MADISON, Ala. – Madison Police are looking for a 16-year-old runaway. They say Andreus Fain may be headed to Grant, in Marshall County.
Police didn’t provide a picture, but describe Fain as a white male who stands 5’4″ tall and weighs 110 lbs. He has brown hair with blonde tips. He was last seen wearing Chicago Bulls sweatpants and a dark shirt.
Please call Madison Police if you have seen Fain.
New Zealand-bred, Melbourne-based songsmith Marlon Williams has been so prolific in his touring of late that it doesn’t feel anything remotely like two years since we last heard new music from him.
Thankfully he’s made the time to write while on his travels, because ‘Vampire Again’ might be his best work yet. It’s got a bit of that old-time country crooner vibe that he does so well, but it’s given a completely modern makeover.
It’s not just in lyrics like ‘It felt like yesterday I was as weak as Woody Allen’, it’s in the attitude, the pounding drums and the gently persistent/relentless guitar solo too. We can’t wait for more new music.
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — A Bahamian man has been restored to health at a Florida hospital after drifting on the Atlantic Ocean for 16 days.
Samuel Moss Jr. of Nassau, the Bahamas, spoke with reporters Friday at St. Mary’s Medical Center in West Palm Beach.
Moss set sail from Bimini to Nassau on Jan. 13 in a new 21-foot angler. The 23-year-old quickly ran out of gas as he tried to sail through rough waves. He drifted alone until another boater spotted him Monday about 10 miles off the coast of West Palm Beach.
Moss said he survived on potato chips, cookies and bottled water for 12 days, until a 40-foot wave hit his boat and wiped out his meagre supplies.
Dr. Kevin Buford said Moss’ electrolytes were dangerously low when the U.S. Coast Guard flew him ashore.
EMBED >More News Videos ABC13's Courtney Fischer looks at how Kingwood HS students are adjusting to a new normal.
A milestone for Kingwood High School as the campus reopened its doors Monday for the first time since it was badly damaged by Hurricane Harvey.Before spring break, Eyewitness News was able to take a tour of the school and see how the renovations are going.The school was badly damaged by Harvey's flooding, forcing students to take classes at Summer Creek High School.On Saturday, the school will be hosting a community event from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Despite questions about the ongoing war in Afghanistan, President Trump has so far chosen silence over substance. But perhaps it doesn't matter, as an illuminating exchange that took place before the Senate Armed Services Committee last week all but guaranteed what his policy will be.
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Democrats offer fired FBI official Andrew McCabe jobs so that he can retire with his pension; Diamond and Silk speak out.
A Minnesota construction firm with a large Rochester office recently won a $10 million contract to upgrade and expand an elementary school building. Twin Cities-based Knutson Construction received the contract to serve as construction manager adviser to add a preschool area and improve indoor air quality at Hoover Elementary School , 369 Elton Hills Drive NW.
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About Making Memories Day Club
A day service operating within the Venton Centre that is specifically tailored to the needs of clients with mild to moderate dementia. The sessions are structured around the process of reminiscence with creative and stimulating activities running throughout the day in a friendly informal environment.
Matt Serra, Din Thomas and UFC President Dana White pack a summer’s worth of fun into a trip to White’s vacation home in Maine, with go-karts, demolition derby, drag racing, lobster rolls, a hot dog eating contest and more. After all that, the guys check out a fight card that surprises them with its entertaining bouts and promising athletes.
Well trump might be a blow hard in many cases but you cant fault him on his afghan strategy.
Why tell the enemy when you plan to withdraw ? Keep them guessing .
Also if a occassional threat wets the enemies pants , why not ?
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China launches its first seismo-electromagnetic satellite, known as Zhangheng 1 in Chinese, into a sun-synchronous orbit from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, in northwest China's Gobi Desert, Feb. 2, 2018. The satellite was launched to study seismic precursors, which might help establish a ground-space earthquake monitoring and forecasting network in the future. (Xinhua/Wang Jiangbo)
Sky Sports have been forced to apologise after receiving criticism for an error made in a quote they attributed to Raheem Sterling following the fallout to The Sun's front page on his gun tattoo.
The story sparked calls for the England international to be dropped from Gareth Southgate's World Cup squad after the Man City forward shared a picture of himself training and sporting a tattoo of an M16 on his right leg.
Sterling responded to the story by explaining the inspiration behind the tattoo, writing in an Instagram post that it signified a "promise to myself I would never touch a gun in my lifetime" after his father was shot dead in Kingston, Jamaica, when he was just two years old.
However a Sky Sports graphic quoting Sterling's explanation included the line: "I made a promise to myself I would never touch a gun again in my lifetime."
Sky Sports News issued an apology to its 5.99 million Twitter followers on Wednesday after a number of viewers spotted the incorrect inclusion of the word 'again.'
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A RIVAL lingerie firm set up by Michelle Mone’s ex husband has gone into liquidation after suffering losses of more than £600,000.
Michael Mone set up Pendulum Apparel in 2011 after Michelle, 45, bought out his share in their Ultimo firm following their acrimonious split.
He set up the rival underwear firm in partnership with the designer at the centre of the couple's split. Samantha Bunn, 32, held a similar role to the one she had at Ultimo, The Mone's divorced after Michelle accused Michael of having an affair with Miss Bunn, a successful lingerie designer who made her name working for Ultimo.
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A teenage girl bravely fought off a middle-aged man who assaulted her 12-year-old sister late at night outside a public library.
The girl, 14, kneed the attacker and pushed him away as they went for a walk on New Year's Day in Nelson on New Zealand's South Island.
The alleged incident occurred at 10.30pm near the library and an adjacent public toilet block in suburban Stoke, south-west of the city centre.
The girls, aged 12 and 14, were walking past Stoke Library in suburban Nelson on New Year's Day at 10.30pm when the man allegedly attacked the younger sister
'The young girl and her sister were left shaken by the incident,' New Zealand police said in a statement.
Police are searching for Caucasian man aged between 40 and 50, and about 170 centimetres tall.
He had very short brown, blond hair and was wearing a blue T-shirt with black on the shoulder, black shorts and white sneakers.
Police are hunting for a man, aged between 40 and 50, who they say assaulted a 12-year-old girl near this set of public toilets
Warning: The following article contains spoilers from episode six of Broadchurch.
As the latest instalment opened, DI Alec Hardy (played by David Tennant) and DS Ellie Miller (Olivia Colman) had three potential suspects; Clive Lucas (Sebastian Armesto), Ed Burnett (Lenny Henry) and Jim Atwood (Mark Bazeley).
But viewers were left shocked when it was revealed that it was actually Clive's step son who was the perpetrator behind the horrifying attack.
Michael Lucas (Deon Lee-Williams) was actually the man who attacked Trish (Julie Hesmondhalgh) and had worked alongside Leo Humphries (Chris Mason) to commit the shocking crime.
He confessed to DS Miller and DI Hardy that Leo had helped him to lose his virginity before he convinced him to crash the party at Axehampton.
× UPDATE: Police say missing woman with Alzheimer’s found ‘alive and well’
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Officers with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department say a missing woman with Alzheimer’s and stage 4 cancer has been found “alive and well.”
Police began an active search Wednesday for Melva Grunden, who was last seen around 10 p.m. Tuesday in the 7700 block of Briarstone Lane. That is on the south side of the city near the Greenwood Place Shopping Center.
Police were concerned about Grunden due to her medical conditions and the extreme heat we’ve been experiencing in central Indiana.
Andy Cohen made a surprise cameo during a New York City reporter's taping of a standup shot on Friday.
WCBS' Janelle Burrell was standing on a sidewalk in the West Village that morning, recording a segment about the arrest of two men accused of taking part in a gun smuggling ring, set to be included in the station's next broadcast.
As she spoke, the host of Bravo's Watch What Happens Live exited a nearby building and walked behind and by her while waving his fist and cheering. She looked annoyed, until she realized who he was.
"Oh, it's Andy Cohen!" she said, waving at him.
Both posted a video of the incident on social media.
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Despite having said on multiple occasions that she wanted to leave her feud with Taylor Swift in the past, Katy Perry couldn’t resist taking a dig at the ‘Delicate’ singer during the most recent instalment of ‘American Idol’.
Katy is one of the new judges on the present series of ‘American Idol’, with the audition stage currently airing in the US on Sunday nights.
During the most recent episode, one hopeful was heard being quizzed on his musical influences, issuing an apology to Katy before declaring his number one choice as Taylor Swift.
April 3 Broadway Gold Mining Ltd:
* Broadway announces executive and board changes -- names Parnham President and CEO
* Appointed Steve Hanson as Chairman and Duane Parnham as President and Chief Executive Officer
* Parnham will remain as a director of company Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Typically, summer has been the season we have journeyed, but there have been years we have gone at other times. Some of our earliest trips included vacations to the mountains to ski, and there were spring break vacations where we boarded a cruise ship and headed out to exotic islands.
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TRENTON- The man accused of sexually assaulting 6-year-old girl, after breaking into a Chambersburg neighborhood home agreed to remain behind bars, Friday.
Edgar Mendoza, 32, is accused of breaking into the home in the early morning hours of Sept. 19.
The girl's father noticed a light had been turned off upstairs, and went to investigate, police wrote in an affidavit.
The girl's father walked into her bedroom to check on her and found a man - later identified as Mendoza - in her bed.
Mendoza jumped up and then jumped from a second-floor window and fled on foot, police said.
He is also currently the subject of a detainer from the U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
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Drive-By Truckers
with special guest TBD
Wednesday, February 1
Doors Open at 6:30PM / Show 8PM
Turner Hall Ballroom
Southern rockers Drive-By Truckers have always been outspoken, telling a distinctly American story via craft, character, and concept, all backed by sonic ambition and social conscience. Don’t miss their return to Milwaukee, touring in support of their latest album, the powerful and legitimately provocative AMERICAN BAND.
“Putting AMERICAN BAND right out front is our way of reclaiming the right to define our American identity on our own terms, and show that it’s out of love of country that we draw our inspiration.”
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March 30 Anhui Anke Biotechnology Group Co Ltd :
* Says co's wholly owned unit plans to invest 10 million yuan to set up health industry investment LP with partners and will hold a 49.3097 percent stake in it
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Strippers get a bad rap, and it’s totally uncalled for!!!
They give plenty of lap dances, but something they don’t give often is beauty advice.
However getting beauty tips from strippers absolutely makes sense when you think about it, because after long shifts of dancing and rolling their hips, it’s a true miracle that their makeup looks flawless at the end of the night. But don’t worry, they’re here to help.
Refinery29 asked a bunch of strippers what their secrets were, and they spilled! Two of the most worshiped products was the Urban Decay Setting Spray and Q-Tips.
But what they use is just as interesting as HOW they use it. One stripper recommended using Preparation H as under eye cream to help get those annoying bags to go away.
Uhm, what?
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One woman is dead and another in serious condition after being dragged underneath a vehicle in the Wal-Mart parking lot, Salinas police say.
Officers say they went to the Wal-Mart, 1375 N. Davis Road, Monday afternoon after receiving reports of a crash.
There, they found two women, ages 80 and 87, had been hit in the parking lot while walking past a vehicle. Investigators determined the vehicle's driver, a man, 67, accelerated quickly while backing out.
He hit the two women and dragged them under the vehicle for a short distance, police said.
Both women, who aren't being named by police, were taken to a local hospital. One of them was pronounced dead while the other is in serious condition, police said.
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On August 14, at around 11 am, the Defense Army serviceman Arman Samvel Movsisyan, 1998, was deadly injured by fire from the side of the enemy at the security area of one of the military units of the Defense Army of Artsakh located in the northeast. An investigation is carried out to find out the circumstances of the case.
A civil defence member breathes through an oxygen mask, after what rescue workers described as a suspected gas attack in the town of Khan Sheikhoun in rebel-held Idlib, Syria April 4, 2017. REUTERS/Ammar Abdullah
ANKARA Autopsy results have revealed that chemical weapons were used in an attack which killed at least 70 people in Syria's Idlib province, Turkish Justice Minister Bekir Bozdag told reporters on Thursday.
Thirty-two victims of Tuesday's attack have been brought to Turkey and three have subsequently died.
U.S. President Donald Trump accused Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's government of going "beyond a red line" with the poison gas attack on civilians and said his attitude toward Syria and Assad had changed.
(Reporting by Ercan Gurses; Writing by Daren Butler; Editing by Nick Tattersall)
Richland County is following through on its threat to try and shut the Black Pearl nightclub down.
This move comes after two brothers were gunned down in the Black Pearl early Wednesday morning.
The nightclub is licensed as a bar, however, county leaders along with Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said it's operating illegally as a strip club and has become a public nuisance.
According to court documents, a hearing has been set for January 16th.
The documents say Richland County is looking for a temporary injunction but ultimately will seek to close the club permanently.
The attorney for the club, Marc Whitlark, says the business is being unfairly targeted.
The owners have voluntarily shut down the Black Pearl while the recent murders are under investigation.
You can view a copy of the court documents below:
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FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) Brandon Marshall says this was his ”most frustrating year” as an NFL player, with losses, injuries and in-fighting marring the New York Jets’ season.
Despite that, the 32-year-old wide receiver said Monday that he wants to play next season – and hopes it’s with the Jets.
Marshall’s future with the franchise is uncertain since he is due $7.5 million next season and the team can save the entire amount on the salary cap if it cuts him. He is one of a handful of veterans who could be salary-cap casualties during the offseason, but Marshall indicated he would accept a pay cut to return to the Jets.
Marshall was inactive Sunday against Buffalo with a hip injury but played through a sprained knee ligament and sprained foot for most of the season.
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Scientists have been able to examine a giant shipworm for the very first time. The giant worm was found near the Philippines, inside a giant tusk-like case. Shipworms are a form of clam and are found in wooden structures in the sea
A possible sign of life outside of the Zihuatanejo village is detected by a thermal sensor, but Tandy hesitates to let the group split up to investigate.
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NEW YORK — Broadway actress and voice of Queen Elsa in Disney's hit "Frozen," Idina Menzel is returning to the New York stage in the new show, "Skintight."
"Skintight" examines beauty, youth and sex, and no, Menzel will not be singing.
Oji sits down with the star to talk about the show, how she would have felt if she was asked to sing at the royal wedding, and the beginning of filming for "Frozen 2."
Catch "Skintight" at the Laura Pels Theater on W. 46th Street. For tickets, click here.
It may sound like something out of The Inbetweeners, but apparently this is real life.
This is Reema, a student at Virginia Commonwealth University:
did someone say GOLDEN HOUR A post shared by Reem (@reemaalul) on Mar 9, 2018 at 3:04pm PST
On Sunday, she tweeted four throwback photos of the time she apparently dressed up as her grandma for a very specific reason.
remember when I dressed up like my grandma and went to the ABC store just to purchase the nastiest alcohol known to mankind? pic.twitter.com/xqFNp4XfN4 — Reem (@reemaalul) May 28, 2018
At at the time of writing, those photos have over 12,000 retweets.
found this pic of my full outfit pic.twitter.com/MsLDcdKrJh — Reem (@reemaalul) May 29, 2018
We're sure we've seen something like this before...
This is how imagined it lmfaooo pic.twitter.com/IaBdzRaOhm — AlMaraiPapi (@warsamesaad) May 28, 2018
Probably (in fact, most certainly) best not to try this one at home.
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine officials say a Filipino doctor linked to planned terror attacks in the United States was arrested earlier this year for alleged involvement in kidnappings and beheadings blamed on pro-Islamic State group militants
Chief State Counsel Ricardo Paras said Saturday that the U.S. government has requested Russel Salic to be extradited to face terrorism financing charges. The request is pending in a Manila court.
Paras said the department of justice will decide whether to let Salic face criminal complaints first in the Philippines or be allowed to be flown to the U.S. to answer terrorism allegations there.
U.S. prosecutors said Friday that Salic was part of a disrupted 2016 plot to carry out terror attacks in New York City.
MADRID — Six of nine prominent Catalan separatist politicians jailed for promoting the region’s drive to secede from Spain have been moved to prisons closer to their homes.
Some observers see the prison transfer as a goodwill gesture by the central Spanish authorities ahead of a key meeting next week between Spain’s new prime minister and Catalonia’s new regional president, amid hopes for a thaw in relations between Madrid and the Catalan capital Barcelona.
But Catalan President Quim Torra rejected that interpretation Wednesday and stuck to his hard line on Catalan independence.
Torra said in a statement outside the Catalan regional parliament in Barcelona that the transfer is stipulated by law and “is not part of any negotiation.”
He says the Catalan conflict with Madrid is political, not legal.
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Martin Sexton
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Wednesday, February 22
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With songs that are sweet and spirited and soulful. Martin Sexton’s repertoire is like a cross-country tour of the American musical vernacular.
The men of Queer Eye — Bobby Berk (design) Karamo Brown (culture), Antoni Porowski (food and wine) Jonathan Van Ness (grooming), and Tan France (fashion) — cover Entertainment Weekly‘s Summer Preview issue and appear in a couple of new videos talking about the show and what to expect in the new season.
In season two, they’ll make over a woman, a transgender man, and a teen at the end of high school.
Said Berk: “This is exactly what the world needs to see right now. The world needs to see hope, and positivity, and joy.”
New episodes begin airing on June 15.
They also talked about what their expectations were for the series, and how it actually panned out.
Said Van Ness: “I thought people were just gonna hate it.”
Added France: “I didn’t expect the engagement to be so fast so quickly. The fact that we went from one day – I think it was a Wednesday – to a Friday where people knew the show, people knew what we were doing. You know you were on to something incredible.”
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Two small, left-leaning Quebec sovereigntist political parties have voted to join forces ahead of next year’s provincial election.
The members of Option Nationale voted today by a strong margin to approve the merger with Québec Solidaire.
READ MORE: Gabriel Nadeau-Dubois, Manon Massé named Quebec Solidaire spokespersons
The two parties reached an agreement in October but the deal had to be endorsed by both memberships before it is made official.
Option nationale was formed in 2011 by former Parti Québécois (PQ) member Jean-Martin Aussant after he felt the PQ was dragging its feet on the sovereignty question.
READ MORE: Quebec solidaire votes to merge with Option nationale ahead of 2018 election
Québec Solidaire voted in favour of the merger last week.
Québec Solidaire holds three seats in the 125-member Quebec legislature, while Option nationale holds none.
Christ United Methodist Church will observe 125 years of ministry in the Salt Lake Valley come Sunday, April 23.
Pastor Jean Schwien says all are welcome to join the congregation at 2375 E. 3300 South in celebrating the historic anniversary.
A 9 a.m. reception is planned in the church's gymnasium, followed by a worship service at 10:30 a.m. to be led by Schwien and several former CUMC pastors. Performances from all of the church's musical groups, including two vocal choirs, two handbell choirs and the congregation's youth praise band, also are on the program.
"We are excited to celebrate this special day," Schwien says."This church has been a powerful witness to God's love as we have worked to care for folks who are at risk for hunger, homelessness and poverty. I am proud to serve a congregation that welcomes all people from all walks of life."
Grande confirmed the news on her Instagram account, sharing animations of her character, which sports the singer's trademark bunny ears, and a photo of her meeting with the game's designers. When she does appear, the popstar should become the first non-fictional character to be made available inside a Final Fantasy game (there are hundreds of examples of its impact on popular culture, but we're struggling to find examples of the opposite).
Square Enix has yet to share details about how DW can be acquired but Grande is happy with her upcoming entry into the world of video games: "It's the cutest thing i've ever seen in my entire life and i'm so excited and in love with it i cannot contain myself."
Paul Pogba 'cannot be happy' with his current situation at Manchester United, according to France boss Didier Deschamps.
The 25-year-old midfielder, who has been called up by Deschamps for France's upcoming friendlies against Colombia and Russia, has missed several important games for United in recent weeks.
Pogba did not feature when Jose Mourinho's side beat Liverpool in the Premier League, came on as a late substitute in the Champions League defeat to Sevilla and was absent against Brighton in the FA Cup.
Paul Pogba 'cannot be happy' with his Manchester United situation, claims Didier Deschamps
Deschamps told L'Equipe: 'This is a situation that he must not appreciate because of everything he would have been able to offer. There must be numerous reasons.
'He cannot be happy with what he is going through with his club.'
Dec 11 (Reuters) - DEUTSCHE LUFTHANSA AG:
* ‍SEAT LOAD FACTOR IMPROVED BY 2 PERCENTAGE POINTS UP TO 77.8% IN NOVEMBER​
* SAYS PRICING ENVIRONMENT POSITIVE
* SAYS NOV PASSENGER TRAFFIC IN TERMS OF REVENUE SEAT KILOMETRES UP 25.6 PERCENT
* SAYS NOVEMBER CARGO DEMAND IN REVENUE TONNE-KILOMETRES UP 9.4 PERCENT Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
NEW YORK, AUGUST 15, ARMENPRESS. Precious metals prices for 14 August:
“Armenpress” reports the price of gold futures is down by 0.97% to $1281.40, silver futures is down by 1.05% to $16.89, while platinum futures is down by 2.27% to $962.68.
The measurement unit is 1 troy ounce (31.1 grams).
New York’s NYMEХ (New York Merchantile Exchange) is a US futures market founded in 1882. Currently trade is carried out by the exchange’s two divisions, the NYMEX Division and the COMEX Division, the first one designed for trades of oil, gas, platinum, palladium, ethanol, coal, electricity and carbon dioxide emissions, the second one for gold, silver, copper and aluminum.
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday accused Mexico of doing “nothing” to stop illegal immigrants crossing into the United States, and repeated his election campaign pledge that Mexico would pay for his planned border wall.
Very quickly Mexico replied: no we won’t.
Trump was addressing supporters in a campaign-style rally in Nashville, Tennessee when he returned to the wall he wants built on the U.S. southern border to keep out illegal immigrants.
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CLEVELAND– If you had trouble scoring tickets to Beyonce and Jay-Z’s tour, we’ve got good news.
Tickets went on sale Monday morning for the OTR II tour, which comes to FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland on July 25.
Some customers experienced delays while ordering because of extreme volume, according to Live Nation. It appears the issue has been resolved and Live Nation recommends trying again now.
Ticketmaster announced Monday afternoon that more tickets were released.
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Rome, July 4 (IANS/AKI) NATO is “a pillar of peace and global stability”, Italy’s President Sergio Mattarella said on Tuesday after meeting his Estonian counterpart Kersti Kaljulaid during an official visit to the Baltic state.
“We spoke of transatlantic relations ahead of the NATO summit (on July 11-12).
“We fully agreed on the need to reaffirm NATO’s validity and solidity, which forms a pillar of peace and global stability,” he said.
Like the European Union, NATO is the bedrock of Italy’s foreign policy, Mattarella stressed.
“The security of Italy and all of NATO coincides with that of each of its members,” he said.
In current times, maintaining security is “an historic challenge that can only be met through a shared vision, not by individual states acting alone,” Mattarella added.
Italy’s Premier Giuseppe Conte told reporters on Tuesday that he will attend the NATO summit in Brussels next week.
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08/14/17- Tom and the crew were hurt by the terrible display of racism and violence in Charlottesville this weekend. It took Sybil to a dark place seeing all those people march through the city on Friday in support of white supremacy. Our president didn’t speak out against him, his crime was saying nothing A truly horrible weekend.
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HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) — Attorneys for a Texas inmate want the U.S. Supreme Court to halt his scheduled execution for the shooting deaths of a 5-year-old girl and her grandmother during a birthday party 10 years ago outside a Fort Worth apartment.
Former Fort Worth street gang member Erick Davila is set for lethal injection Wednesday evening.
Lawyers for the 31-year-old Davila argue it’s improper for the elected Tarrant County district attorney to be involved in the case because she was the judge at Davila’s 2009 trial. They also contend evidence that Davila may have been high on drugs at the time of the shooting improperly was withheld from defense attorneys.
State lawyers are contesting the arguments.
Davila was convicted of killing Queshawn Stevenson and her 48-year-old grandmother, Annette Stevenson.
NEW YORK (AP) — ABC has canceled its hit reboot of "Roseanne" following her racist tweet about former Obama adviser Valerie Jarrett.
ABC Entertainment President Channing Dungey says the comment "is abhorrent, repugnant and inconsistent with our values, and we have decided to cancel the show."
The "Roseanne" revival this spring was an unexpected major hit for ABC. It was particularly popular among many conservative viewers because Barr's character expressed support for President Donald Trump.
Barr's tweet suggested that Jarrett is a product of the Muslim brotherhood and the "Planet of the Apes."
She later apologized "for making a bad joke."
Baku. 22 September. REPORT.AZ/ Three people were killed as a result of gas poisoning at the Mobarak gas processing plant (GPP) in Qashqadaryo region of Uzbekistan.
Report informs, one more employee of the plant was hospitalized, his state is satisfactory.
According to the Uzbekistan Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES), incident happened due to negligence when maintenance works were carried out in the internal part of filter-separator of the facility for generating of propane-butane compound.
Muborak GPP is the largest gas processing plant in Uzbekistan with a capacity of 30 bln cum of gas per year.
SUNRISE, FLA. (WSVN) - A rollover crash temporarily closed the Sawgrass Expressway in Sunrise, Monday afternoon.
The southbound lanes of the Sawgrass Expressway were closed, at around 12:30 p.m., just before the ramp to Interstate 75.
The accident scene was cleared about 20 minutes later.
According to Florida Highway Patrol officers, there were no life-threatening injuries in the crash.
Two people were treated on the scene and transported to the hospital.
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More than a dozen people were evacuated from a construction site and a restaurant in Costa Mesa on Friday after crews discovered a leak in a natural gas line.
At about 2:50 p.m., Costa Mesa fire officials responded to 580 Anton Blvd., where a seven-story apartment complex is being built, after workers discovered a pinhole leak in a 2-inch gas line, said fire Capt. Chris Coates.
People working on the site had already begun to evacuate when fire crews arrived. Firefighters evacuated a nearby restaurant as a safety precaution, Coates said.
Southern California Gas Co. is working to repair the line, according to Coates.
No injuries were reported.
It isn’t clear how the line was punctured.
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Itasca County Murder Trial Begins
Victim was Beheaded
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.-A murder trial began today in Itasca County beheading case.
Thirty-six-year-old Joseph Thoreson is facing multiple counts of first- and second-degree murder for allegedly killing 20-year-old David Haiman last June.
Thoreson accused the victim of raping his girlfriend Kayleene Greniger.
The girlfriend has already plead guilty for her role in the crime and will be sentenced to around 30 years in prison in December.
The couple allegedly stabbed and decapitated the victim before throwing him into the woods.
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Where a defendant has moved to dismiss a plaintiff’s patent infringement complaint, the motion should be allowed without prejudice given the 2015 elimination of Rule 84 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, together with Form 18 of that rule’s Appendix. “Historically, patent infringement complaints were generally sparse and conclusory. They were typically drafted in conformity ...
The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Tampa, a 270-foot Medium Endurance Cutter based out of Portsmouth, Va., offloads nearly two tons of cocaine Friday, Feb. 2, 2018, in St. Petersburg, Florida. While patrolling the Caribbean Sea in support of Operation Unified Resolve and Operation Martillo, approximately 1,580 kgs of cocaine were seized by the U.S. Coast Guard and partner nation crews between Dec. 20-22, 2017.
Cubs 2017 NLDS Roster Is Set
Chicago Cubs vs. Washington Nationals
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The roster has been officially announced for the 2017 NLDS versus the Washington Nationals.
Per Chicago Cubs:
Position Players(14)
2-Tommy LaStella, INF
5-Albert Almora, Jr. OF
8-Ian Happ, INF
9-Javier Baez, INF
12-Kyle Schwarber, OF
13-Alex Avila, C
17-Kris Bryant, INF
18-Ben Zobrist, INF
22-Jason Heyward, OF
24-Leonys Martin, OF
27-Addison Russell, INF
30-Jon Jay, OF
40-Willson Contreras, C
44-Anthony Rizzo, INF
Pitchers(11)
6-Carl Edwards, Jr., RHP
28-Kyle Hendricks, RHP
32-Brian Duensing, LHP
34-Jon Lester, LHP
37-Justin Wilson, LHP
38-Mike Montgomery, LHP
41-John Lackey, RHP
46-Pedro Strop, RHP
49-Jake Arrieta, RHP
62-Jose Quintana, LHP
71-Wade Davis, RHP
Doug Preszler is the type of person who can be a Cubs fan and an Iowa fan while living in South Dakota. He is a man who cares not for regional loyalty. He can be found on Twitter here, telling tales of the Dakotan Cubs fan’s existence.
Bullion Rates (Gold Prices) in Pakistan Rupee (PKR) As on Tue, Mar 20 2018.
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for 10 Gm PKR
for 1 Tola PKR
for 1 Ounce Gold 24K XAU 46,802 54,532 145,573 Palladium XPD 35,253 41,075 109,650 Platinum XPT 33,909 39,510 105,471 Silver XAG 581 676 1,806
Neighborhood residents are debating the building of a new Boys and Girls club in the Germantown section of Philadelphia with some supporting the idea and others worried about the impact it will have on the area. NBC10's Brandon Hudson has the details.
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European Enlargment Commissioner Johannes Hahn is optimistic that the name dispute between Skopje and Athens over the use of the name “Macedonia” may be solved in the next 15 days, it emerged on April 24 2018.
“There must be at least one solution which would give way to the start of the EU accession talks for FYROM,” Hahn told the Committee for Foreign Affairs of the European Parliament.
“I believe that everyone agree that this will be good for the country, society and the entire Western Balkans,” he said.
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SARASOTA COUNTY – An outdoor fire broke out in a county–owned wooded area in Sarasota County Sunday.
The Sarasota County Fire Department and the Sarasota County Sheriff’s office responded to the fire. Firefighters say flames reached a span of 40 feet before being extinguished.
The blaze started around 4:30 in the afternoon north of Wilkinson Road and Bliss Road. The Sarasota County Fire Department used a brush truck on the fire.
No one was injured and no buildings were harmed. The cause of the blaze is unknown at this time.
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Bruce Carnegie-Brown formally took up the role of Lloyd's chairman today, following the retirement of John Nelson.
This publication revealed in February that the Moneysupermarket Group chairman had been nominated to the Lloyd's Council to become the next chairman. Lloyd's confirmed the appointment later the same week.
In a statement today, Carnegie-Brown said: "In the months since my appointment was announced, I have been meeting with people in the market to hear from them about the challenges they face and...
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Jordan Roy-Byrne joins me today to look at the monthly charts now that we are wrapping up January. We look at gold, silver and GDX. Gold is trading at the top of its recent range but GDX and silver are still stuck mostly in the middle of their ranges.
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Finding the perfect present is often very rewarding, but commercialisation is threatening enjoyment
Two in three people say they feel under too much pressure to buy the right gift for family and friends.
And four in 10 adults worry about buying the wrong present for loved ones, especially at Christmas.
Experts say the increasing commercialisation of Christmas, being bombarded with emails from shopping websites, social media sharing and a need to 'keep up with the Joneses' is removing the joy of present buying for many people.
The study of 2,000 UK adults by classified website Gumtree looked at the gifting behaviour of people in the UK found that shoppers are planning to spend the most on their partners (£147) and children (£145).
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Jordanian-Palestinian writer Ibrahim Nasrallah has won the International Prize for Arabic Fiction with a novel about humanity's capacity for savagery.
"The Second War of the Dog" was named winner at a ceremony Tuesday in the Emirates capital, Abu Dhabi.
Set in a dystopian future society, the book centers on an opponent of the regime who descends into brutal nihilism. The author has called it "a warning of what we could become in the future."
Ibrahim Al Saafin, who chaired the judging panel, said the book used "humor and insight" to expose society's tendency toward brutality.
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Nasrallah's book was chosen from among 124 entries from 14 countries for the award, which is affiliated with Britain's prestigious Man Booker Prize.
He wins $50,000 and funding for an English translation of his novel.
Senator Chuck Schumer speaks to the crowd at the 2013 Iowa Democratic Party Jefferson Jackson Dinner in Des Moines, IA U.S. Senate Democratic leader Charles Schumer called on Tuesday for an independent probe of what he called potential criminal violations surrounding the resignation of national security adviser Michael Flynn. Speaking to reporters in the U.S. Capitol, Schumer said law enforcement officers should question officials from President Donald Trump's campaign, transition team and administration staff, including Trump himself, about events leading up to Flynn's departure on Monday.
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It's pretty safe to say that everyone has attended an ugly-sweater holiday party at least once in her life. If you haven't, you're missing out on some truly hideous Christmas sweaters. But this year, why not dress up your ugly sweater with a pretty manicure? Our friends at Mars the Salon came up with this adorable DIY ugly-sweater-inspired nail design that is, coincidentally, the furthest thing from embarrassing. Try this out for your next holiday get-together, and we guarantee people will compliment you on your festive fingers.
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Charles Robert Pinkerton, 37, of Morgantown, died in a crash Monday in Fayette County, Pa., according to Pennsylvania State Police. Pinkerton was riding his motorcycle along Morgantown Road when he lost control and was launched from the bike hitting a passenger vehicle.
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Those using the Reiser4 file-system in some capacity can now safely upgrade to the Linux 4.12 kernel.Edward Shishkin has updated this out-of-tree file-system for the Linux 4.12 kernel so it can be built with the latest mainline stable release.That updated Reiser4 port can be downloaded from SourceForge Meanwhile, Shishkin is working on the format41 branch with new feature activity. He's been working on features around Logical Volumes support and data striping support. Details on the brand new data striping capability for Reiser4 can be found via this mailing list post
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - A guilty plea is expected from a man charged with providing the gun used to kill two Ohio police officers.
Federal prosecutors say 30-year-old Gerald Lawson, of suburban Cleveland, bought the handgun that 31-year-old Quentin Smith used in the February slayings of Westerville officers Eric Joering and Anthony Morelli.
A record of a plea agreement was filed in federal court last week and Judge Edmund Sargus scheduled a change of plea hearing for Thursday. The U.S. attorney's office declined comment until the hearing. A message was left for Lawson's attorney.
A criminal complaint says Smith gave Lawson the money to buy the gun last summer along with $100 for completing the transaction. Smith wasn't allowed to have weapons because of a previous burglary conviction.
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Report: Nearly half of Kansas wheat in poor shape
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — A government report shows nearly half of the Kansas winter wheat crop in poor shape despite the recent rains.
The National Agricultural Statistics Service reported Monday that 49 percent of the wheat in Kansas is in poor to very poor condition. The agency says 39 percent of the crop is in fair condition with 11 percent rated as good and 1 percent as excellent.
About 35 percent of the winter wheat has now jointed.
Corn planting in Kansas is now 15 percent complete.
The report covers crop conditions for the week that ended Sunday.
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A federal jury in Sacramento has convicted a hacker accused of breaking into more than 100,000 of American Express accounts and handing off funds to Russia.
The Sacramento Bee reports (http://bit.ly/2kSoNYt ) that 37-year-old Mihran Melkonyan on Tuesday was found guilty of 26 counts of wire and mail fraud.
Prosecutors say Melkonyan and two other defendants compromised the American Express accounts of 119,000 customers all over the U.S., making off with $300,000 and $400,000 through phony online businesses created with identities stolen from Sacramento-area high school students.
Melkonyan’s attorney argued his client wasn’t a major player and that his two co-defendants were in charge of the operation. Ruslan Kirilyuk disappeared Feb. 7 while awaiting trial and Aleksandr Maslov is being examined for his mental competency.
Could you use something that makes you want to go "awww"? Look no further than this cute father/daughter moment between Aerosmith's Steven Tyler and actress Liv Tyler.
Posted to his YouTube channel, Tyler shared a video of a brief duet with himself and Liv singing Frankie Valli's "Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You" on an iPhone. Steven then proceeded to turn the iPhone into a harmonica and put his own spin on the song's classic melody before ending with his signature "ca-caw!" Watch below.
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A teenager has been charged with a number of offences after a rooftop incident in County Durham.
The 16-year-old was arrested after he allegedly climbed onto the roof of a house in Ryton Crescent in Seaham on Wednesday.
He has now been charged with affray, criminal damage offences, aggravated vehicle taking, driving whilst disqualified and no insurance.
He appeared before Newton Aycliffe Magistrates’ Court on Friday and has been remanded in custody. He is due to appear in court again on February 23.
A man was struck and killed by a car as he tried to cross a busy Queens highway Friday night, cops said.
The 64-year-old victim was walking across Little Neck Pkwy. at 83rd Ave. in Bellerose when a black 2007 Infinity driving south slammed into him around 9 p.m., police said.
Medics rushed the man to North Shore University Hospital where he died.
His name was not immediately released.
The driver stayed at the scene.
No charges have been filed.
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There are comedians like Chris Rock and Dave Chappelle who get paid to make us laugh — meanwhile Jay-Z is out here doing the lord’s work for free.
Jay Z doing anything that’s not rap//business related is always mad funny. — Plan-tin Connoisseur (@wheresX) July 4, 2018
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Denver Broncos head coach Gary Kubiak is stepping down due to health reasons. Kubiak says he feels it’s time to move on. The announcement came Monday after the defending Super Bowl champs wrapped up a 9-and-7 season. Denver missed the playoffs for the first time since 2010, and saw its streak of five straight AFC West Division titles come to an end. The 55-year-old Kubiak went 21-and-11 in two seasons with the Broncos, plus 3-and-0 in the playoffs. He became just the fourth head coach in NFL history to lead a team to a Super Bowl victory in his first season last February.
Gary Kubiak says he is retiring from coaching.
Gary Kubiak says he wasn’t been able to do his job to the fullest this season.
Denver Broncos general manager and executive vice president of football operations John Elway says they will work quickly to find a new head coach.
Eighteen acts will perform at this weekend’s Exile Festival in the glorious Derbyshire Dales countryside.
The festival takes over the verdant, woodland enclosed area known as Sabine Hay, near Darley Dale, from June 23 to 25.
The line-up of acts performing, which may be subject to change, is as follows: Friday night - The Dooberies, Wes Finch, The King B’s, Gravity Percussion, Dror Kessler. Saturday afternoon - Black Thorn, Prita, 5 Hills Out, Katie Spencer, Stuck in Second. Saturday night - The Hut People, TEYR, AGBEKO, Lil Jim and the ‘Z’ Theory. Sunday afternoon - Molly and the Greynotes, Sarah Matthews and Doug Eunson, Sweet Liquorice ‘Saskia and Tony Stark’, The Bonfire Radicals.
There will be a real ale/cider bar, food and drink stalls. Overnight camping is available. Organisers have renamed the main stage Jolly Jock stage in memory of festival pal Jolly Jock who passed away last year.
For more details, visit www.belpermusicfestival.org.uk
A teenager has been arrested this morning after he was found hiding in the hotpress of a house where a burglary had been reported.
Gardaí were alerted at 6am to reports that a burglary was ongoing at a house in Cobh in Co Cork.
They were on the scene quickly in the College Court Estate, in the College Manor area of the town.
Gardaí entered the house and during the course of a search of the premises, they arrested a man in his late teens at the scene.
It is understood he was found hiding in the hotpress upstairs.
He was brought to Cobh Garda Station where he is being detained under the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984.
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The Department of Meteorology says that the prevailing showery weather condition is expected to reduce gradually within next few days, from today (20).
Light showers may occur at Ampara and Hambantota districts.
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces and in Galle and Matara districts after 2.00 p.m.
Mainly fair weather will prevail elsewhere, it said.
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Galle via Colombo in the evening or night.
Showers or thundershowers will occur in the deep sea areas off the coast extending from Galle to Batticaloa via Pottuvil.
Winds will be easterly to north-easterly in direction and speed will be 20-30kmph.
Wind speed can increase up to 40-45 kmph in the sea areas off the coast extending from Jaffna to Negombo via Puttalam.
Here Bobby Roode talks about his entrance music being a blessing: “It wasn’t me at all, actually. I had a different song picked out. I was about to debut on NXT, and about a week or two later, as I waited for some paperwork to be finished up, I had a conversation with Triple H about the character and what I wanted to do. He came up to me that TV taping and said, ‘Hey I’ve got this song that we have, and I think it kind of fits your character a little better, so why don’t you have a listen?’ So it could’ve went one of two ways: It could’ve really sucked or it could’ve been really great. And it’s been better than great – glorious, I guess you could say. The song itself was a blessing. It’s been a gift, because in this business, everyone talks about the entrance, but without the song, there is no entrance.”
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Health officials say a child who visited a county fair in western Michigan last month is the first confirmed case of swine flu in the state this year.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and the Allegan County Health Department reported the child visited the Allegan County Fair that ran Sept. 8-16, 2017. They say that because the incubation period for the illness is one to seven days, no new cases from exposure at the fair are expected.
The flu is known as a variant of H3N2 and there's currently no vaccine for it.
Symptoms of swine flu in people can be similar to other flu viruses: fever, cough, runny nose, aches and nausea.
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The last adventure of Paddington, the lovable bear from Peru, was published today - a year after the death of the man who created him.
Michael Bond set the marmalade-loving bear's last story in the grandeur of St Paul's cathedral, but kept it a secret until completing the book in the weeks before his death, aged 91, last summer.
The author had the idea while attending the Queen's 90th birthday celebrations in the cathedral where noticed how the boys and girls were amazed at the sheer size of the majestic building.
A cathedral has stood here for 1400 years on what's is the highest point in the City of London.
Millwall boss Neil Harris reckons his side could have had a string of penalties for the way that opposition have prevented them attacking corners.
Jake Cooper scored from a corner in Tuesday’s 2-0 win over Port Vale. A defender headed out of the goal but it had already crossed the line.
Harris said: “The linesman did really well, brave to give it.
“We won’t bemoan penalty decisions on manhandling in the penalty area, because I thought we got away with one on Saturday. But that’s three games in a row where if the referee wants to follow the letter of the law of players being able to have a free run at the ball – then we could have had 14 penalties in three games.
“We should have had two clear ones at the weekend and we could have had four or five tonight.
“We’re a threat at set-pieces and they are the number one opportunity to score goals, at any level. I’m pleased we got good delivery at the moment and good size.
Picture of the Day The moon’s hidden geology
As the public prepares for the upcoming eclipse, astronomers have released a striking new radar view of the moon. Researchers from the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum are using radio telescopes at the Arecibo Observatory and Green Bank Observatory to map the moon with radar. The radar signals, transmitted from the Arecibo telescope and received at the Robert C. Byrd Green Bank Telescope, can probe many meters below the surface of the moon, just like ground-piercing radar on Earth.
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A 22-year-old woman waiting at a bus stop in Montreal East suffered serious injuries Tuesday afternoon whenshe was struck by a car trying to avoid colliding into another vehicle.
According to police and witnesses at the scene, a car travelling on Notre Dame St. near Hinton Ave. came to sudden stop, forcing the two vehicles following it to swerve to avoid a collision. One of the vehicles struck the woman, who suffered injuries to her lower body.
There were no other injuries reported.
LONDON—A bike apparel retailer favored by Britain’s cycling elite is hoping the grandsons of Wal-Mart Stores Inc.’s founder can help it pedal into the big leagues in the U.S. and beyond.
London-based Rapha last week said it had sold a majority stake to a U.S. investment firm founded last year by the grandsons of Wal-Mart founder Sam Walton in a deal valuing the business at over $225 million, according to a person familiar with the...
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A tax overhaul bill passed by the U.S. Senate Finance Committee would lift economic growth enough to generate an additional $1.8 trillion in revenue over 10 years, more than enough to offset revenue lost from a cut in taxes, the Treasury Department estimated on Monday. United States money printing plates are seen at the Museum of American Finance in New York October 15, 2010. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton/File Photo In a summary analysis of a white paper, the Treasury Department said it based its estimate on a presumed 0.7 percentage point increase to the U.S. economy’s annual growth rate. The Treasury Department’s estimate compares to an analysis from the congressional Joint Committee on Taxation that suggested quicker growth spurred by the tax-cut plan would yield an additional $408 billion in revenue.
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BAHAWALPUR- A gangster in police custody was shot dead allegedly by ‘accomplices’ during a shootout with police here on Wednesday. Hasilpur Saddr police drove the suspect, Mumtaz of Mauza Choodia, for the recovery of arms. Near Chak 193/M, his accomplices riding two motorcycles opened fire on the police party to get Mumtaz released from police custody. The police fired back in retaliation. During the crossfire, Mumtaz was shot dead by firing of his accomplices. They fled away the scene under the cover of darkness. Police registered a case against the fleeing accused and formed teams for their arrest. Police shifted the dead body to Bahawal Victoria Hospital for post-mortem.
The dead dacoit was wanted in different cases of heinous crime like robbery, murder and robbery-cum-murder, police said.
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Felder (lower leg) isn't listed on the Cavaliers' injury report heading into Monday's Game 2 against the Pacers.
Felder was inactive Saturday for Game 1 of the series, and that will likely be the case again for Game 2 even though he's ostensibly healthy. The rookie is fourth in the pecking order at point guard behind Kyrie Irving, Deron Williams and Iman Shumpert, and considering Shumpert failed to get off the bench Saturday, there's little incentive to keep Felder active.
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BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — The United States is accusing the World Trade Organization of losing its focus on trade.
U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer said Monday that the WTO is "losing its essential focus on negotiation and becoming a litigation-centered organization."
Lighthizer also said some members try to gain concessions through lawsuits that he said they could never get at the negotiating table. He spoke Monday at the WTO's ministerial meeting that is being held in Argentina.
President Donald Trump says the policy of the U.S. "is to aggressively promote and use American-made goods."
Some member nations that favor free trade have decried what they say are Trump's protectionist measures. But many also acknowledge the WTO needs reform.
Gareth Southgate insists he knew England would get over the line during a dramatic penalty shoot-out victory over Colombia.
After a 1-1 draw on the night in Moscow, England prevailed 4-3 on penalties, their first shootout win in World Cup history following decades of falling short.
They were ahead in the game thanks to Harry Kane’s second-half penalty, and though Yerry Mina’s 93rd-minute leveller brought about a feeling of deja vu, England manager Southgate insists he always knew they would come through.
ZURICH, Oct 6 (Reuters) - The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Friday suspended Brazil's national Olympics committee head after his arrest for allegedly arranging more than $2 million in bribes to get the IOC to pick Rio de Janeiro to host the 2016 games.
In addition to Carlos Arthur Nuzman's provisional suspension, the Swiss-based IOC also suspended the Brazilian Olympic Committee and froze all IOC payments to the body. The IOC said Brazil's athletes would not be affected, allowing them to compete in the 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea. (Reporting by John Miller; Editing by Michael Shields)
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The email demands people buy, then pay, in Bitcoin to avoid harm to them and their family.
"Please be assured there is no credible threat,” says assistant Special Agent in Charge Kristi Johnson. "We are aware of this situation and ask anyone who may be receiving this type of email to let us know so we can properly handle it,”
Authorities remind folks to never give personal information to someone you didn't make contact with first. Scammers count on lack of knowledge, so federal investigators advise people to take the time to educate yourself about any offer you receive.
If you receive any suspicious e-mails or phone call, file a complaint through the FBI's Internet crime complaint center, www.IC3.gov
If you're hoping to slash your tax bill and pocket some savings, be sure to act quickly.
Filers have until April 17 to submit their returns and pay Uncle Sam. The IRS predicts that it will receive more than 155 million returns this year.
More than 7 in 10 taxpayers are expected to scoop up refunds this year, according to the agency.
If you're holding off on sending your return, here's an incentive to get moving: You only have a few weeks to implement these tax-savings tactics.
"The strategies for reducing your tax bill for 2017 revolve around claiming all of the deductions and tax credits you legally deserve," said certified public accountant Debbie J. Freeman, director of financial planning at Peak Financial Advisors in Denver.
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – Police are surrounding the home of a local judge after he’s received death threats.
Albany Police say the death threat against State Supreme Court Judge Thomas Breslin are believed to be genuine.
Officials say the heightened police presence in Albany’s Pine Hills neighborhood is in fact to protect Breslin’s home.
Police are continuing to investigate the death threat.
Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle Getting The Royal Emoji Treatment
Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle Getting The Royal Emoji Treatment
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Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton are going the way of Kim Kardashian and Blac Chyna and getting their own line of emojis.
A company called DRKHORS filed docs to trademark KateMojis and MeghanMojis.
We're told the two will be different ... KateMoji will focus on Kate and her royal family, while MeghanMoji will focus on Meghan and Harry falling in love. Each package will include British sayings and phrases -- some, like "American princess" and "cheeky bugger," are already up on the company's website, along with some KateMoji and MeghanMoji prototypes.
A rep for DRKHORS tells us the emojis are scheduled to launch May 2018, so just in time for texting around the Royal Wedding. Best of all ... the apps only cost $1.99 each.
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HARRISBURG, Pa. -- A celebration of culture Monday at the state Capitol building.
Five Chinese-American organizations from across Central Pennsylvania came together to host the inaugural China Day at the Capitol. Organizers say Central Pennsylvania has seen a recent increase in the Chinese population, making it important to expose local families to Chinese culture.
"They like the Chinese food, but we want to expand the opportunities so that they can see our culture, our dances, and the organizations that we brought to society," said Yijin Wert, the founder of Sunshine Dance Club.
Among the cultural facets on display at the Capitol, were exhibits of the Chinese language, calligraphy, and dance.
By Laleye Dipo in Minna The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar II, has opened another chapter in the call for devolution of power in the country, saying there should be devolution of the economy. Sultan Abubakar said the federal government should release the management of its infrastructure in the states to state governments. The […]
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Dennis Sanders, Chante Pemberton
Shannon Dilworth, Lisa Vinciguerra
Melissa Meister, Cori Higgins, Jessica Crane, Deb Logan
Kathy Beuttel, Randi Amoroso
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Russell Burland, Shannon Morgan
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What: Ribbon-cutting ceremony for Shula’s Steakhouse becoming a Blue Zone’s Project-Approved Restaurant
Who: Guests and patrons
Where: Shula’s Naples
× GRPD: Alleged drunk driver crashes into cruiser
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Grand Rapids Police say a suspected drunk driver ended up rear ending an officer’s cruiser on Lafayette early this morning.
Instead of stopping after the incident, he fled the scene and led police on a short pursuit.
Officers gave up the chase but not before that same suspect t-boned a jeep in the area of Michigan and Monroe.
The suspect only being identified as a 27-year-old man. He is now in police custody.
No injuries were reported.
LONDON, June 14 (Reuters) - Iranian forces killed three members of a Sunni Muslim jihadi group in the city of Chabahar in southeast Iran on Wednesday and arrested five others, the Mehr news agency said. It said one member of the security forces had also been killed.
Mehr said the suspects were believed to be members of Ansar al-Furqan, a Sunni jihadi group based in Sistan and Baluchestan Province. The group has threatened to carry out suicide attacks in revenge for the government executing Sunni prisoners.
(Reporting by Bozorgmehr Sharafedin; Editing by Kevin Liffey)
Trump claims NY attack highlights need for immigration reform
A policeman stands guard in Times Square not far from the site of a pipe bomb explosion on December 11, 2017 in New York City. — AFP picWASHINGTON, Dec 12 — President Donald Trump said this morning that the homemade bomb attack in New York City that authorities said was carried out by a Bangladeshi man highlights the “urgent need” for Congress to enact immigration reform legislation.
Trump said in a statement the suspect had entered the United States on a family immigrant visa, benefiting from a US policy known as chain migration, which the president said “is incompatible with national security”. — Reuters
NEW YORK — Quinton Adlesh scored 17 of his 20 points in the second half when Columbia charged back to hand Harvard its first Ivy League loss, 83-76, Friday night.
Adlesh made four of his five 3-pointers in the second half. Lukas Meisner added his third career double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds. Kyle Castlin and Mike Smith also scored 16 points, with Smith getting 14 in the second half. Patrick Tape added 10 points for the Lions (5-13, 2-3).
The Crimson (10-11, 4-1) led the entire game until the Lions rattled off a 20-3 run with Adlesh scoring eight points to lead 58-49 with 12:26 left. Columbia kept the lead with Castlin sinking four free throws and Smith two in the final 1:07. Columbia shot 60 per cent in the second half and 54 per cent for the game with 11 3-pointers.
Seth Towns scored a career-high 31 points for Harvard with six of the Crimson's 16 3-pointers.
In the fall of 2017, Walmart announced it would be lowering the prices of some in-store items to lure shoppers into stores rather than only shopping online.Fast forward to December 2017, the retail giant is making good on the promise and is even taking it a step further by listing different prices online.ABC11 found lower prices on items from Kraft Macaroni & Cheese to toothbrushes and dog food For example, on a three box package of Kraft Macaroni & Cheese , Walmart shows an online price of $7.13 or an in-store pick up of $5.98, a savings of $1.15."They have to compete," said Raleigh Walmart shopper Bob Vanderberry. "Amazon is so big they have to compete, but Walmart is doing well."Experts said many retailers are feeling the pressure of how to increase foot traffic at brick and mortar stores.For now, it appears Walmart is the first retail giant to offer transparent price differences on items online. Time will tell if other retailers will follow.
Italian giants Juventus has earmarked Arsenal's Alexis Sanchez as their prime target for the summer transfer window. The Chilean has yet to extend his Gunners contract which is due to expire in 18 months' time.
According to The Sun, the Old Lady are on the cusp of generating over £340m in revenue for the first time in their history, and this could see them go on a spending spree come July.
Manager Max Allegri has been a huge admirer of Alexis over the years, and he will look to test the Gunners' resolve having previously failed with a £25m offer for the marksman last summer.
The Italian is said to want Alexis to form an attacking trident alongside Gonzalo Higuain and Paulo Dybala in order to attain regular European success.
Sanchez has been in sublime form for the Gunners this season notching 14 goals and nine assists in all competitions.
Windsor’s Annual Rib Fest takes place from Friday until Sunday along the riverfront and there’s plenty of fun and deliciousness for everybody.
Along with plenty of BBQ ribs, you can also check out the new beer market, wine & spirits area, kids zone, life-size board games, backyard BBQ games and more!
For hours, entertainment info and more, visit Rib Fest on the Windsor-Essex Summer Festival Guide.
West-end Coun. Ana Bailao has been promoted to deputy mayor.
Mayor John Tory announced the latest change to his inner-circle at a morning news conference in Little Portugal. Tory also appointed Coun. Joe Mihevc to lead the city's poverty reduction strategy.
Bailao, who chairs the city's affordable housing committee, becomes one of Tory's four deputy mayors.
Recently, Tory forced Coun. Vincent Crisanti out of his deputy mayor post after Crisanti spoke at an event where Doug Ford declared he'd be running for the city's top job in next year's election. Coun. Stephen Holyday was brought in to fill that position.
The two positions filled Friday have been vacant since Coun. Pam McConnell died this summer. This week, councillors paid tribute to their late colleague before declaring her Toronto Centre-Rosedale seat vacant.
McConnell's post will be filled by appointment. Anyone interested has until Oct. 23 to declare, and council is set to make its decision at its November meeting.
Funeral services will be held for Lois Parker, age 74, of Hickman.
Services will take place Wednesday morning at 11:00 at Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home.
Burial will follow in the Hickman City Cemetery.
April 12 ICICI Bank Ltd
* "Some erroneous media reports have appeared that ICICI Bank has acquired 1.09% stake in Karnataka Bank"
* Almost all of the shares are held by bank on behalf of its equity broker clients as security for exchange clearing and settlement business Source text:
ICICI Bank spokesperson said: "Some erroneous media reports have appeared that ICICI Bank has acquired 1.09% stake in Karnataka Bank. We would like to clarify that almost all of these shares are held by the Bank on behalf of its equity broker clients as a security for our exchange clearing and settlement business." Further company coverage:
President Trump fires Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, Senator Chuck Schumer supports President Trump's decision to block the merger of Qualcomm and Broadcom and several killed after bridge collapses near Florida International University.
New York lawmakers are taking a look at state spending on elementary and secondary education in the tenth of 13 hearings on Gov. Andrew Cuomo's $152 billion 2017-18 budget proposal. During the joint legislative budget hearing on Tuesday, government officials, teachers, school administrators and other education advocacy groups will address the Senate and Assembly fiscal committees in Albany.
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They face each other for the first time since last years championship defeat. It’s also the first home league game for Declan Bonner’s chargers. Throw in at the O’Donnell Park in Letterkenny is 2.30pm. Join the Highland team of Oisin Kelly and Martin McHugh for full match coverage in association with Brian McCormick Sports & Leisure.
WASHINGTON, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Booz Allen Hamilton said on Friday it won a $621 million federal contract to develop and implement cybersecurity tools across the U.S. government.
The contractor, which earns billions of dollars a year contracting with U.S. intelligence agencies, said it was selected for a six-year task order to support the Department of Homeland Security's program known as Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation, which includes cybersecurity support for cloud and mobile devices and incident response services. (Reporting by Dustin Volz; Editing by Jeffrey Benkoe)
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Thanks for all your help with this, folnevar!
Going back to PCGameSupply's homepage and clicking the banner about the $10 PSN code for $8 worked for me, and yes- if you try to add more than one of these codes to your cart, you'll get an error message telling you that you can only buy one.
Also, thanks for letting me know about Green Man Gaming! I just purchased $150 in PSN credit from them for $138.
Finally, .Beowulf must be right- I thought the wallet limit on PSN was still $150, but I just put in my $20 code from PCGameSupply, then the three $50 codes from Green Man Gaming one at a time, and now my wallet has $170 in it!
Elm Street Program OK'd for another 5 years Chambersburg council has endorsed a program that has revitalized 168 properties in nine years. Check out this story on publicopiniononline.com: http://ponews.co/2sYQUqV ART Research Enterprises, is doing maintenance work on Chambersburg Memorial Fountain, Tuesday, May, 9, 2017, said Becky Ault, one of the Lancaster company's primary owners.
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A former girl group signed to Empire years ago, threatens to expose dirty secrets about Cookie and Lucious.
Wild bear that entered Idaho zoo is captured
POCATELLO, Idaho (AP) — An eastern Idaho zoo reopened Tuesday after wildlife officials captured a wild black bear that somehow made it past a perimeter fence and climbed a large tree.
Officials with the city of Pocatello say wildlife officers with the Idaho Department of Fish and Game captured the bear and put on a collar and ear tag for tracking.
Zoo Idaho Director Peter Pruett says the bear climbed a Ponderosa tree and was about 50 feet off the ground at one point.
Pruett says the zoo already has two black bears and doesn't need another.
Officials say the bear is likely a young male looking for new territory.
Rondo recorded 13 points (5-12 FG, 3-5 3Pt), 12 rebounds, and 12 assists in 42 minutes during Monday's 130-123 loss to the Rockets.
Rondo posted his first triple-double with the Pelicans in this his 14th appearance. While he committed eight turnovers, Rondo finished with season highs in rebounding and made threes while scoring exactly 13 points for the fourth time in 2017-18. He had been taking such good care of the ball prior to Monday, as he was averaging just 1.6 giveaways per game entering the evening. Monday's turnover troubles aside, Rondo has four double-doubles and one triple-double through six appearances this month, and he seems primed to be a major contributor in an uptempo offense if he can stay healthy going forward.
Gina Klawitter's fascinating dimensional wall art – formed directly from posed Colorado Ballet dancers – is available for public view one night only during Art District on Santa Fe’s First Friday Art Walk. Experiencing this art in person, one feels the energy of being within arm's length of a live performing dancer. Klawitter is inspired by the DAM's Degas: A Passion for Perfection exhibit and by her own extensive training in all forms of dance. Her art celebrates our common human spirit and multi-cultural world.
A newfound amoeba species whose funnel-shaped shell resembles a wizard's hat has been named after one of the most famous warlocks: Gandalf, of J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy. "New amoeba species are very rarely discovered because they're so tiny and not widely studied," study principal investigator Daniel J. G. Lahr, an assistant professor of zoology at the University of So Paulo in Brazil, said in a statement .
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Two people were arrested on outstanding felony warrants Monday afternoon following a SWAT situation at a northeast Albuquerque condominium complex. "I heard a big bang," said Leonard Moore, who lives in the complex.
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Selena Gomez may have found a new career. The singer recently unveiled a hilarious clip with Coach where she plays the role of a news anchor alongside Executive Creative Director Stuart Vevers. The 40-second snippet has Gomez perfecting her fake television laugh, discussing breaking news, reading traffic reports and much more.
Related: Selena Gomez Cast in Woody Allen’s Next Project
Gomez first announced her partnership with Coach in December. In addition to filming parodies, the singer has collaborated with the brand to help design several bags, wristlets and leather accessories. For more on her collection at Coach, visit the designer’s website and watch her hilarious parody below.
Houston Rockets' James Harden goes up for a shot as Oklahoma City Thunder's Enes Kanter defends during the first half in Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Sunday, April 16, 2017, in Houston. Houston Rockets' James Harden goes up for a shot as Oklahoma City Thunder's Enes Kanter defends during the first half in Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Sunday, April 16, 2017, in Houston.
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April 10 Asset management company First State Investments has hired Matt Philo to lead its newly launched high yield team as part of its plan to expand its global fixed income business.
Philo, who will be based in New York, will head a team of five investment professionals and collaborate with the company's fixed income teams across the United States, Asia and EMEA.
Previously Philo was executive managing director/head of high yield at MacKay Shields LLC, with responsibility for over $22 billion in group assets. (Reporting by Laharee Chatterjee in Bengaluru)
Alleged Stripper Pregnancy Causes Carmelo Anthony-Lala Split
Yesterday, to the chagrin of many, we reported on the dissolution of matrimony-dom between Lala and Carmelo Anthony.
Lala has moved out of the home that she shared with Carmelo and is currently living in her own place.
Today, TMZ is reporting that in addition to their marital troubles, a stripper who works at an NYC shaky-butt club claims that she is 6 and a half months pregnant with Carmelo’s side-seed.
She firmly believe the child is Melo’s and expects him to pay for all medical costs and baby-related expenses.
It is said that things haven’t been peace-and-peachy around the Anthony household for quite some time, but news of this alleged pregnancy was the straw that broke the Lala’s back.
So far no one has filed legal divorce papers, but it doesn’t appear that the relationship can be salvaged.
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A man uses his mobile phone as sits on a bench next to a "Peace" sign in central capital Nicosia, Cyprus, Friday, Feb. 2, 2018. Barely seven months on from the latest failure to reunify the east Mediterranean island nation of Cyprus, Greek Cypriots are gearing up for a presidential election, skeptical about whether anyone can lead them out of the labyrinth of the decades-old division. Petros Karadjias AP Photo
For 48yr old Peggy Pullen, an offhand insult from the mouth of a child was all the motivation she needed to lose 80 pounds in under a year. Her amazing weight loss journey took off several years ago when the mum from Utah visited a public pool with her four kids, while there, a child unknowingly referred to Pullen as a 'hippopotamus'. That was the kick she needed to get going. Pullen says
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The cause of the unmanageable household math that drives some people to become nomads is no secret.
Federal minimum wage is stalled at $7.25 an hour. The cost of shelter continues to climb. There are now only a dozen counties and one metro area where a full-time minimum-wage worker can afford a one-bedroom apartment at fair market rent.
At the same time, the top 1% now makes 81 times more than those in the bottom half do, when you compare average earnings. For American adults on the lower half of the income ladder -- some 117 million of them -- earnings haven't changed since the 1970s. This is not a wage gap -- it's a chasm.
The most widely accepted measure for calculating income inequality is a century-old formula called the Gini coefficient. What it reveals is startling. Today the United States has the most unequal society of all developed nations. America's level of inequality is comparable to that of Russia, China, Argentina and the war-torn Democratic Republic of the Congo.''
A suicide car bombing and assault by Shabaab militants on two neighboring restaurants in Somalia’s capital Mogadishu ended Thursday morning with 18 dead, a government spokesman said.
“The operation is over now and the gunmen were killed by the security forces,” said Mohamed Ahmed Arab, spokesman for Somalia’s security ministry.
“They have attacked business places and killed innocent civilians: 18 civilians were killed, including a Syrian national, and more than 10 others were wounded,” he said.
The attack began at around 8pm (17.00GMT) on Wednesday evening with a suicide car bombing at the Post Treats restaurant and club, after which gunmen stormed inside the nearby Pizza House restaurant.
Both venues are popular with affluent, young Somalis and were busy as customers broke the Ramadan fast.
The gunmen spent the night roaming the restaurant killing those they found trapped inside before they were eventually killed by the security forces.
(CNN) Yes, streaming and cable television shows still got the bulk of attention during Monday's Golden Globes. But broadcast TV wasn't left out in the cold thanks to two returning Globe favorites, a new breakout drama and an old favorite that shined like it's new again in 2017.
NBC's "This Is Us" once again picked up multiple nominations, including one for best drama and individual honors for Emmy-winner Sterling K. Brown and Chrissy Metz.
"This Is Us" tied the total number of nominations it received last year during its freshman season, once again scoring a Big Three, if you will.
ABC's "Black-ish" earned two nominations, down from three last year.
Tracee Ellis Ross, who earned a historic win last year for best actress in a comedy, was shut out of the 2018 nominations.
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Little baby Fpam, don't talk too much
There are a lot of expectations from the newly established Football Players Association of Malawi (Fpam), an umbrella body which has been formed to look into the welfare of players in the country. The body has been affiliated to the local soccer governing body, Football Association of Malawi (Fam), with …
0:51 One suspect detained, one at large after incident at Broadway at the Beach Pause
1:46 Humpback whales making a splash
1:10 Hundreds charge into the Atlantic at annual Polar Bear Plunge
1:01 Coastal Carolina claims 41-21 win over Furman
1:47 Jack Leasure returns to the Beach Ball (video)
1:36 Krzyzewski talks about Duke's lack of cohesion against Hokies
2:41 The FBI publicly discusses Brittanee Drexel's case
3:50 Robinson sentenced in killing of Pipkin
0:59 Owner of Myrtle Beach's Surf City pulled out of ocean in near drowning
After and outstanding year in which the Buffs captured the bi-district championship, nine of the Buff's players were selected for all-district honors.
MVP Pitcher
Bryce Hergert SR
1St Team Infielders
Kobe Richardson Jr
Bryeson Pineda Sr
1St Team Outfielders
Kolby Watson Sr
Jordan Enriquez Jr
1St Team Utility
Garrett Evans Sr
2Nd Team Pitchers
Ehren Hilger Sr
2Nd Team Infield
Dylon Kligora Jr
Nathan Vidal Sr
Mt. Juliet Senior Center annual Spring Gala event scheduled for March
Pictured is Don and Fannie Golden. The couple met at the Mt. Juliet Senior Center during a game of cards. Fannie was a widow at the time and went to the center looking for friends and companionship. Don and Fannie have been married for seven years as of October 4, 2016. Submitted.
The Mt. Juliet Senior Center is scheduled to feature it’s annual Spring Gala event which will be held on March 31 this year.
The event will take place from 6pm to 9pm at Victory Baptist Church in Mt. Juliet, located at 1777 Tate Lane.
The cost of the event is $25 for senior center members, $40 for non-members, and a sponsorship table for eight is available for $300.
The event will also feature entertainment by the Original Chessman and a silent auction.
The dinner will include a choice of prime rib or baked chicken dinner compliments of the Mt. Juliet Breakfast Rotary Club.
Washington (CNN) Adm. Harry Harris, the top US military official overseeing operations across Asia who had been tapped as ambassador to Australia, is likely to be named instead as US ambassador to South Korea, according to two sources with knowledge of the matter.
Moving Harris, who currently serves as commander of US Pacific Command, was Secretary of State nominee Mike Pompeo's idea, ahead of potential talks between President Donald Trump and North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un, the sources said.
One source told CNN that Pompeo has proposed the switch pending Trump's blessing.
Harris' confirmation hearing to be ambassador to Australia was scheduled for Tuesday but was postponed.
"At the request of the administration, the hearing has been postponed until early May," said Micah Johnson, a spokeswoman for Senate Foreign Relations Chairman Bob Corker.
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Cron batted cleanup and went 1-for-5 with his ninth home run of the season in Sunday's 4-2 win over Seattle.
Cron has been on fire of late, homering in three of his last five starts. The slugger's hot stretch extends further than his recent power binge, as he has slashed a healthy .348/.392/.667 since rejoining the majors July 7. The 27-year-old has been seeing regular playing time since Yunel Escobar (oblique) went on the disabled list, and he may have played himself into a regular role once the Halos' third baseman returns to action at the expense of the struggling Luis Valbuena.
Children's Minister Katherine Zappone has said an illegal adoption scandal was uncovered by Tusla.
Tusla have identified 126 cases where births were incorrectly registered by the St. Patrick's Guild Society between 1946 and 1969.
STEVEN HAYWARD: Has Leftism Ruined College Football Bowl Season? “The TV broadcasters are taking great pains to not show the stands, which are mostly empty. Rightly so, since many of the games feature .500 teams from distant conferences that have no historic rivalry and don’t much care about each other at all.”
It would probably be worse still, if so many people weren’t boycotting the NFL.
The picturesque village of South Elkington, near Louth, will host the grand finale of the 14th annual Lincolnshire Wolds Walking Festival this Sunday (June 3).
The 16-day festival, hosted by Heritage Lincolnshire in partnership with the Lincolnshire Wolds Countryside Service, will conclude with a family-friendly event featuring music, walks and refreshments.The programme of walks on offer during the day will include:
• A 3-mile walk out to South Elkington from Hubbards Hills;
• A 5-mile walk in the woods around South Elkington;
• A 1.5-mile village walk which will give walkers the chance to discover the beauty and history of South Elkington;
• An 8.6-mile ‘leg stretcher’ across medieval villages and hidden hamlets;
• A 3-mile valley woods and stream walk;
• A 4.5-mile ‘back to the car’ walk for those who have parked at Hubbards Hills.
Festival co-ordinator Natalie Lunt said: “Pull on your walking boots and come join us for a fun packed day!”
Visit www.woldswalkingfestival.co.uk for details.
BOSTON, Dec 11 (Reuters) - A popular Fidelity Investments tech fund, whose manager left the company after being accused of sexual harassment, has retained a mandate to manage more than $2 billion for a New York state retirement plan.
The New York State Deferred Compensation Plan agreed to keep the Fidelity Over the Counter Portfolio as one of its top investment options, said David Fischer, executive director of the board that oversees a plan with about $21 billion in assets. Fischer said on Monday the selection of the Fidelity fund is still subject to negotiation. (Reporting By Tim McLaughlin; Editing by Chris Reese)
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- As seen above, the latest WWE Top 10 video features brutal assaults with steel ring steps.
- SmackDown Tag Team Champion Kofi Kingston turns 36 years old today while WWE Hall of Famer Bob Backlund turns 68, WWE NXT Superstar Johnny Gargano turns 30 and wrestling legend Bobby Eaton turns 59.
- The WWE Shop 2 Day Sale is currently running with $15 tanks and tees. As seen below, they also have new Bleacher Creatures, fidget spinners and replica titles on sale. Remember to visit WWE Shop via this link to save on your purchase.
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VANCEBORO (WNCT) – West Craven bolted out to a 16-0 lead against rival West Carteret and cruised to a 59-48.
The victory moves the Coastal 3A regular season champions into Thursday night’s title game for the league. The Eagles will host White Oak. The Vikings advanced with a 60-58 win over Jacksonville.
Here are some of the other Tuesday night scores in the conference tournaments:
Boys
Ayden-Grifton 72, North Lenoir 70 (AGHS: Diggy Whichard: 20 pts.) (NLHS: LaDarius Hines: 25 pts.)
Goldsboro 73, South Lenoir 48
Perquimans 63, Gates Co. 59
Dixon 76, North Brunswick 43
Bear Grass 82, Pamlico 27
Girls
Havelock 53, Swansboro 28
North Lenoir 64, Greene Central 50 (NLHS: Jamenia Lynch: 21 pts.) (GCHS: Khalicia Lee: 20 pts.)
Ayden-Grifton 51, Goldsboro 40
Lejeune 55, Jones Sr. 30
Pamlico 63, Bear Grass 15
× Chickasha receives grant to outfit police officers with biohazard kits
CHICKASHA, Okla. – An Oklahoma police department received one of five grants to equipment their officers with biohazard equipment.
Officials say the Chickasha Police Department recently participated in a grant process with Aftermath, and was awarded one of five grants that were given to departments across the country.
The agency received 20 complete professional Personal Protective Equipment kits and will continue to receive 10 kits each quarter until they have 50 kits.
Each kit contains a bio-bag, a bio-suit, arm sleeves, two pairs of latex gloves, one pair of rubber gloves, a respiratory mask, safety goggles and shoe covers.
Officials say each officer is being assigned a kit to keep in their patrol unit in case they encounter a biohazard.
An investigation into an employee who was then allegedly fired because he was selling pornographic tapes was motivated by an earlier complaint the worker had made against his supervisor, says a federal appeals court in reinstating a retaliation charge. William Fisher, a black worker who began working for Lufkin, Texas-based Lufkin Industries Inc. in 1991, complained in March 2009 that a supervisor had used the term "boy" in addressing him, according to the Feb. 10 ruling by the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans in William Fisher v.
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Britney Spears is certainly kicking off 2017 in a great way!
The 35-year-old singer shared a peek into her New Year’s Eve celebrations, which were spent beside her rumored boyfriend, Sam Asghari.
Spears took to Instagram to share a photo in which the pair cozied up at a restaurant together as Asghari—who was her co-star in her “Slumber Party” music video—kept his arm tight around her shoulder. Brit Brit looked so happy, smiling from ear-to-ear while wearing a black ensemble with her hair down and wavy.
She captioned the post, “Happy New Year,” with several celebratory emojis.
Tom Hardy caused a bit of a meltdown among fans in the UK on New Year’s Eve when he went on television to read a bedtime story!
The 39-year-old actor appeared on an episode of the nightly BBC program CBeebies and read the bedtime story “You Must Bring a Hat” by Simon Philip and Kate Hindley.
Sadly, the official clip is only available to watch in full for UK residents, but you can see a preview below!
“Hello, I’m Tom and this is Woody, and we’ve been invited to a very special party in tonight’s bedtime story and we’ve been told to wear a hat,” Tom says in the video.
The Brazilian woman who sued the killer for ‘breaching consumer rights‘ had already equally tried to commit suicide on several occasions but failed, according to reports, before engaging the services of the killer.
The woman told a court in Taguatinga, near Brazil’s capital Brasilia, that the hired killer had breached her ‘consumer rights’ and therefore, she wants a refund.
According to the court, the woman paid the killer some money upfront and promised the killer to take her car as part of the payment arrangement when the job is done but that the killer disappeared without “delivering the service,” court papers revealed.
However, making his judgment on the case, the judge said the agreement lacks legal grounds since it was not signed at a public notary office.
And he said document they signed in which ownership of the woman’s car was passed to the alleged assassin wasn’t proof that he had received the vehicle as payment for killing her.
Chris Cowie, executive director of Community Justice Initiatives in Kitchener, is the keynote speaker for the seventh annual Bridge To Hope Restorative Justice Dinner.
The fundraiser for The Bridge: From Prison To Community is being held Nov. 9 at the Michelangelo Events and Conference Centre, 1555 Upper Ottawa St.
Tickets are $60 each, or $550 for a table of 10. Deadline for ticket sales is Nov. 1; call The Bridge at 905-522-0283.
The Bridge is a registered charity that provides transitional housing and support programs for men who have been in jail, and also facilitates a family support group.
Rivers figure prominently in our history and culture. We can conjure images of Lewis & Clark exploring the Missouri, and the riverboat “Yellowstone” as the first steamboat on the upper Missouri.
History was made on the Red River of the North on this date in 1859. The Anson Northup steamboat first put in on the Red under the command of its owner/pilot of the same name.
Northup’s steamer became the first of many that would augment the fur trade and settlement of the Red River Valley. A later captain of the Northup described her as “a lumbering old pine basket you had to handle as gingerly as a hamper full of eggs.”
The steamboats would eventually be replaced by the coming of the Northern Pacific Railroad.
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Gregor Townsend's men lost 34-7 in the opener to extend their Cardiff jinx.
Huw Jones is left frustrated as Scotland are beaten. SNS
Scotland suffered a crushing 34-7 defeat in the Six Nations opener as Wales ran riot in Cardiff.
Without a win in the Welsh capital since 2002, the Scots were left reeling by tries from Gareth Davies and Leigh Halfpenny inside the first 12 minutes.
Full-back Halfpenny was in outstanding form, adding a further try, four conversions and two penalties to rack up 24 points.
Steff Evans claimed a bonus point try to cap a miserable afternoon for the Scots.
Gregor Townsend's men were kept at bay until the 79th minute when Peter Horne went over.
Wales shrugged off an injury crisis to extend their winning run over Scotland in the Welsh capital to 16 years.
Scotland, on the other hand, failed to get the running game which was the hallmark of the autumn test series going against a smothering defensive effort.
Iraqi security forces inspect the site of a bomb attack at a police checkpoint near the southern Iraqi city of Najaf, Iraq, Jan. 1, 2017. Officials in southern Iraq say gunmen wearing suicide vests and driving an explosive-laden vehicle have attacked a police checkpoint, killing seven people.
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DETROIT - Ish Smith scored 13 points in a third-quarter rally Friday as the Detroit Pistons defeated the Atlanta Hawks 109-87 in a preseason game at Little Caesars Arena.
Smith went 6 for 6 from the floor in the quarter and finished with 15 points.
Avery Bradley scored 10 of his team-high 18 points and Henry Ellenson notched nine of his 15 points in the third quarter, when the Pistons outscored the Hawks 37-21 to pull away.
Tobias Harris had 17 points for the Pistons.
The Pistons (1-1) played without two key starters as center Andre Drummond has conjunctivitis (pink eye) and Reggie Jackson missed his second game with right adductor soreness.
The Pistons led 48-43 at halftime behind 12 points from Tobias Harris and 11 from Anthony Tolliver (13 points). Eric Moreland, who didn't play in Wednesday's loss to Charlotte, provided some energy off the bench with six rebounds.
Hamlet continues to run in repertory through much of June at the Idaho Shakespeare Festival , where the amphitheater has been transformed into a richly-designed Elizabethan setting with new seating sections added on the stage. The new design has people talking, but the real buzz around ISF this summer is about the casting.
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Richard Gray Gallery is pleased to announce two exhibitions of work by the Spanish artist Jaume Plensa. At Gray Warehouse, Secret Garden presents recent sculptures in wood, stainless steel, and bronze in conjunction with a new suite of drawings. The exhibition continues at Richard Gray Gallery’s Hancock space with a portrait series carved in alabaster, as well as a second exhibition of historical works titled One Thought Fills Immensity. Featuring works from 1989 to 2002, One Thought Fills Immensity offers a deeper view into the artist’s prolific career. The two exhibitions open with a public reception for the artist at Gray Warehouse on Thursday, September 14 from 6-8 pm. Secret Garden will be the second exhibition to take place at the gallery’s newly inaugurated space.
The following individuals have been booked at the Sublette County Detention Center:
December 19th – 27th
Hanna Haravaya, of Birmingham Alabama, was arrested on December 22nd by the Sublette County Sheriff’s Office for an alleged drug violation and intent to deliver a controlled substance.
Dean Register, of Jackson, was arrested on December 27th by the Sublette County Sheriff’s Office on a Wyoming warrant for probation revocation.
Julius Smith, of Sublette County, was arrested by the Sublette County Sheriff’s Office on December 21st for alleged burglary.
Jeramie McGuire, of Big Piney, was arrested on December 27th by the Sublette County Sheriff’s Office for alleged driving while suspended, speeding and interference with a peace officer.
Ryan Duffner, of Birmingham Alabama, was arrested on December 22nd by the Sublette County Sheriff’s Office for an alleged drug violation, and intent to deliver a controlled substance.
A British soldier has died in Taji, Iraq, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed.
The soldier, who has not been named, served in the 2nd Battalion, Duke of Lancaster's Regiment.
The MoD said the death was "not the result of enemy activity" and an investigation is under way.
The soldier's next of kin has been informed.
Taji is a rural district north of Baghdad. It is home to Camp Taji, also known as Camp Cooke, which is a collation forces base.
Lebanon's President Michel Aoun is pictured at the Presidential Palace in Baabda, Lebanon April 12, 2017. Dalati Nohra/Handout via Reuters
BEIRUT Lebanese President Michel Aoun suspended a parliamentary session for a month on Wednesday, temporarily blocking proposed plans to extend parliament's term for the third time in a row since 2013.
Parliament was expected to vote on Thursday to extend its own mandate until 2018 without an election, officials said. Current lawmakers were elected in 2009 for what was meant to be four-year terms.
In a televised address to the nation, Aoun said the delay was aimed at giving politicians more time to reach an agreement on a new electoral law.
(Reporting by Ellen Francis; Editing by Alison Williams)
SOUTH ELGIN, Ill. — A suburban Chicago police officer fatally shot a man who fired at officers, wounding three, during an overnight standoff.
The officers’ injuries were not life threatening.
The Chicago Tribune reports the standoff began late Tuesday when police were called to a home in South Elgin, about 40 miles (65 kilometers) northwest of Chicago, for a report of shots fired.
Police Sgt. Mike Doty says at least two shotgun blasts were fired at officers as they approached. Police surrounded the building and evacuated neighboring homes.
Officers began negotiating with the man, who barricaded himself in a stairwell. Police believed he was armed with a scoped rifle as well as the shotgun.
Police say an officer shot and killed the unidentified man after he fired at police again around 2:30 a.m. Wednesday.
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US president speaks out against violence in Virginia city following widespread criticism over initial response to white nationalists, days after one person was killed and 30 injured in clashes
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WASHINGTON (AP) — When President Donald Trump’s U.N. ambassador recently urged the world to sever diplomatic ties with North Korea, she was sketchy on the details: Should all embassies close? How about those providing the U.S. intelligence from the largely inscrutable country? And what of Sweden, which helps with imprisoned Americans?
Nikki Haley’s recent call to action underscores the challenge for the United States as it tries to advance a nonmilitary strategy for resolving the nuclear standoff with North Korea. Isolating the totalitarian state has been a central component of the U.S. plan, even though Washington says it remains open to talks.
Like international economic penalties, the Trump administration believes diplomatic isolation serves a purpose. It’s designed to punish North Korea leader Kim Jong Un for developing an atomic arsenal of bombs.
Wisniewski (ankle) is expected to practice Wednesday, The Philadelphia Daily News reports.
Wisniewski sustained the injury in Sunday's win over the Rams and did not return, despite being designated probable to return. Regardless, head coach Doug Pederson indicated he expected the 28-year-old to practice Wednesday, and is currently considered day-to-day.
Danger Island Survival Tip #3: Nevermind, the jungle always wins. The all-new season of Archer premieres April 25 on FXX.
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BERLIN The German economy, Europe's largest, picked up speed at the beginning of this year, lifted by a robust industrial sector and rising employment that is supporting private consumption, the Economy Ministry said on Wednesday.
"The German economy's rate of expansion accelerated somewhat in the first quarter," the ministry said in a statement.
In the final three months of 2016, the economy grew by 0.4 percent.
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"I will ask, however, that sermonizing, biblical references and talk of a great afterlife that some say is awaiting us all be limited to those comments made by God him or herself," he said. "Should God appear personally and, supplying adequate identification in the form of a passport, credit card or driver's license, I would welcome God's words."
Unai Emery wants Aaron Ramsey and Jack Wilshere to stick around at Arsenal
Ramsey is out of contract at the end of next season and will be looking to negotiate a bumper increase on his current deal.
The Welshman is thought to be earning in the region of £100,000-per-week and will be expecting to double that figure.
He has already been offered a lucrative five-year deal but is holding out for more, after team-mate Mesut Ozil's incredible £350,000-per-week agreement.
At 27-years-old, Ramsey is in the peak years of his career and will be crucial to Emery's plans as Arsenal enter a new era.
Having put his injury issues behind him for the most part, he played 32 games last season, contributing 11 goals and 12 assists.
Cops in Buffalo started wearing body cameras for the first time Sunday, officials said.
The Buffalo Police Department kicked off a pilot program equipping 20 officers with the devices during a St. Patrick’s Day parade.
The testing program will expand to about 550 Buffalo cops before the year is out.
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Anything that goes viral feels outdated as soon as the next viral challenge begins to pop — but for months now, the ‘Lemon’ challenge, inspired by the N.E.R.D. and Rihanna song of the same name.
Serena Williams took the challenge mainstream with her Vogue video and now news anchors are doing it.
Watch DC’s FOX 5 hosts Tony Perkins, Tucker Barnes, Allison Seymour and Annie Yu try their hand at the lit dance. It’s pretty funny, but cool.
Hit the flip to refresh your memory of Serena Williams’ epic ‘Lemon’ challenge and let dancer Mette Towler teach you how it’s done.
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Hungarian instrumental prog rock band Special Providence have released a new promo video for their song Distant Knowledge.
"This is the most complex and challenging tune I wrote for the new Special Providence album, and I’m really proud of the whole band playing it so cool and effortlessly," keyboard player Zsolt Kaltenecker, fresh from the band's first appearance in Israel, tells Prog. "There are many time signature and tempo changes and technical difficulties but still I wrote it relatively quickly in an ecstatic state, in a kind of trance with strong emotions. Maybe that’s the reason that despite it’s complexity, it’s easy to listen.
Keith Jarrett’s words came to my mind: '…reinforcing the fragile (and at times distant) knowledge that music is in the making of music. The heart is where the music is'.”
The track is taken from the band's 2017 album Will, which is available from their Bandcamp page.
McClellin is uncertain to continue his playing career due to the "cumulative effect of concussions," Mike Reiss of ESPN reports. "I'm still staying ready, still working out. I've learned to never say never, there's always a chance that I could still play again, but for now all my focus is on coaching high school," the linebacker said.
While McClellin isn't officially retiring, that option certainly seems to be on the table for the linebacker after having had five documented concussions over the course of his career. However, it doesn't sound like the 29-year-old has intentions of signing with any team in the foreseeable future.
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John Tavares and the New York Islanders are spending Valentine's Day trying to keep their playoff hopes alive in Toronto. A win tonight will put the Islanders in the 8th playoff spot in the East.
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More than 1 million children were victims of identity fraud in 2017, a new study from Javelin Strategy & Research found, costing a total of $2.6 billion. From a report:
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NEW YORK (AP) — A law enforcement official says what is believed to be an explosive device has been set off on Manhattan subway platform.
The explosion happened around 7:30 a.m. Monday. Details were still developing.
A person was arrested and has non-life-threatening injuries.
There was no immediate word of any other injuries.
The official spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly about the incident.
Passengers were evacuated as a precaution from the subway line where the explosion happened, near 40th Street and Eighth Avenue.
× Man dead, another individual injured in York City shooting
YORK — An 18-year-old man died at York Hospital Tuesday evening following a shooting in York City, according to the York City Police Department.
A second shooting victim was discovered at the hospital that was transported via privately owned vehicle, police say. The condition of this individual has not been released.
Just after 5 p.m., police responded to a report of shots fired in the 100 block of East Maple Street. Upon arrival, police discovered the 18-year-old who had been shot.
Police note that this incident was not random.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the York City Police Department at 717-846-1234 or text tips to 847-411 or download the York City PD App. Texting in tips is the best method of conveying information about this incident and it is anonymous.
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Sen. Mark Green of Ashland City said the flagpole above the Capitol building is only strong enough to carry the U.S., state and legislative flags that are required to be flown when the General Assembly are in session. The projected $100,000 is what it would take to add a fourth flag.
Green amended his bill to only require the POW-MIA flag over the Capitol when the General Assembly is not in session and the legislative flag is not on display.
After approving that change, the Senate State and Local Government Committee voted to advance the bill to a full floor vote.
May 3 Irhythm Technologies Inc:
* Irhythm Technologies announces first quarter 2017 financial results
* Q1 revenue $21.4 million versus I/B/E/S view $19.1 million
* Sees FY 2017 revenue $88 million to $92 million
* Irhythm Technologies Inc sees full year 2017 to range from $88 to $92 million
* Irhythm Technologies Inc sees full year 2017 gross margins for full year 2017 to range from 70% to 72%
* Irhythm Technologies Inc sees operating expenses for full year 2017 to be between $85 and $88 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Manolo Blahnik reveals its newest autumn/winter collection with splendid shoes that draw inspiration from an array of subjects such as the renowned designer's longstanding fascination with coral. "Coral is very special to me, an inextricable link to nature and the island of Sicily”, he shares. Artists Alexander Calder and Mark Rothko have also inspired the shoe designer - the former, best known for his mobile sculptures that balance suspended shapes, is echoed through the brand's SIDONA shoes, while Rothko's use of colour blocking has been interwoven into the label's EVOCITY and DEGENERADA heels. Of course, the autumn/winter collection also boasts signature shoes we've grown to love, which feature crystal embellishments, sumptuous satins and vivid hues.
Receational harvesters chasing spiny lobster like these probably will have to use dive gear or a bullynet, as fishery managers dismiss a suggestion to allow recreational lobster trapping. Kevin Wadlow Keynoter
Amarillo’s new city manager, Jared Miller, took the Oath of Office during the city council’s work session Tuesday afternoon, making his title official. Miller had been the city manager of San Marcos, a position he held for three years. We spoke to Miller after the ceremony, who said he’s always wanted to return to West Texas.
Miller comes with 17 years of experience in municipal and county government administration. He said one of his first short term goals is to evaluate the rate of turnover the city has had in key positions, and provide career development opportunities for some of the city’s newer managers.
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Events in Toronto today may see some strange things around the city as Fringe kicks off with productions popping up all over. Tory Lanez is in for a show, and over in the Beaches there's a free outdoor movie screening.
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Secret Sunrise Port Elizabeth, or in this case Secret Sunset Sundowner, held one of its “secret” events at the Port Elizabeth Golf Club last weekend.
As the sun set over the greens, some 80 strangers danced in silence, donning sequins and sombreros.
The Secret Sunrise initiative, which started in Cape Town, is aimed at connecting people of difference races, ages and cultures through music and dance.
One of the facilitators of the event, Jax Elliot, 35, guides the dancing “tribe” with fun yoga-like movements – encouraging them to let go and “move like no one is watching”.
“There is healing through music and dance. The idea of the headphones is your silence with others. It enables togetherness, while you are still in your own space,” Elliot said.
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PARIS, May 30 (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron urged the world's biggest economic powers to start talks to reform the World Trade Organization to prevent current tensions from spiralling into trade wars.
"This is about a complete update of global competition rules," Macron said in a speech on multilateralism at the OECD. "All sides always lose in a trade war."
He said he would suggest starting talks with the EU, United States, China and Japan to reach a roadmap for the next G-20 meeting in Argentina at the end of the year. (Reporting by Michel Rose; editing by Philip Blenkinsop)
A Fort Walton Beach, Fla., couple was arrested Thursday (Feb. 1), accused of convincing a 13-year-old boy that he was dying of cancer and using the fake illness to fraudulently solicit donations for "medical expenses," the Orlando Sentinel reported.
Robert Edward Long, 47, and his wife Ginny Irovando Long, 34, were charged with one count of child abuse and nine counts of fraud. The couple set up a fundraiser for the boy at his school last year and shared the bogus terminal illness diagnosis information on their Facebook accounts, the newspaper reported.
The investigation began in November after a school resource officer alerted authorities that the couple was potentially exploiting the boy. The Longs were taken into custody Thursday.
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International Olympic Committee IOC) Vice President John Coates, left, speaks as Yoshiro Mori, right, president of the Tokyo Organizing Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, listens during their joint press conference in Tokyo Tuesday, April 24, 2018. Coates, the head of an IOC inspection team, urged organizers of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics to be more direct answering questions about preparations with the Games opening in just over two years. The advice from Coates on Tuesday came a week after several sports federations openly criticized Tokyo's preparations.
DaRosa Cup on the way
A new indoor soccer tournament – for the futsal version of the game – will be held in Hay River in May.
But it’s not just another tournament.
There are a couple of things that make the Elks Futsal DaRosa Cup very special.
First of all, it’s a test tournament for next year’s Arctic Winter Games (AWG).
“What this will do is it will allow our community to run a big soccer tournament prior to the Arctic Winter Games and kind of test some of our capacity and test some of the things that we’re going to do for futsal in the Arctic Winter Games so that we can get ready for it,” said Shelley Maher, a volunteer with Elks youth soccer and the manager of athlete services with the 2018 South Slave AWG.
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The second-year center had 23 points and 12 rebounds to lead the Indiana Pacers to a 117-104 victory over the Orlando Magic on Sunday. "I've just been a recipient of great passes," Turner said.
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× Packages stolen from USPS mail trucks on South Side, police say
CHICAGO — Mail trucks were robbed in Auburn Gresham last week, police said Wednesday.
In two separate incidents, one or more people broke windows in United States Postal Service trucks and stole packages meant for delivery, according to the Chicago Police Department.
The incidents happened about 2:30 p.m. May 23 in the 8000 block of South Damen Avenue and about 4:15 p.m. May 25 in the 7500 block of South Honore Street.
Police do not have a description of any possible suspects.
Anyone with information is asked to call 312-747-8273.
New England Patriot Dwyane Allen credits high school coach for keeping him out of trouble (Source: WECT)
On Sunday, New England Patriots tight end Dwyane Allen will play in Super Bowl 52.
The Terry Sanford High School graduate hasn’t forgotten those who helped him along the way, including his former high school coach, Wayne Inman.
Allen credits Inman, who now is the head coach at Topsail, for keeping him out of trouble.
"He said, ‘Pops, I owe this all to you, because without you putting a football in my hand when I was young, this wouldn't have happened,’” Inman said, recalling a conversation he had with Allen.
Allen is giving back to Inman’s family, setting aside two tickets to Super Bowl 52 for Inman and his grandson.
“I thanked him too, because he's allowed me to be part of an awesome journey,” said Inman. “So many players forget who helped them climb the ladder. Dwayne has never forgot."
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'I LOVE my transformation! Melania Trump fan who spent $50,000 on nine surgeries to look just like the First Lady proudly shows off the final results of her VERY expensive makeover
May 3 Lafargeholcim Ltd
* LafargeHolcim CEO Eric Olsen says sees steady improvements in North America. Effects of demonitization in India over
* LafargeHolcim CEO says optimistic about volumes and pricing in India in Q2
* LafargeHolcim CEO says company should reach 1 billion sfr synergies target by end of Q2, a year ahead of schedule
* LafargeHolcim CEO says his departure does not affect buyback timing, still intends buyback in 2017-2018
* LafargeHolcim CEO says expects to see strengthening pricing environment in Europe in 2017
* LafargeHolcim CEO says sees cement market growth of 2 - 4 percent, sees company performing in this range Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting by John Revill)
A woman making a long-planned trip with her parents and young son says Spirit Airlines kicked the family off the plane when she didn’t immediately stop breast-feeding the 2-year-old, who was restless after a long delay.
Mei Rui, a concert pianist and cancer researcher, says she asked for a few minutes to let her son fall asleep in her arms while the plane was still at the gate in Houston and other passengers were walking around.
A Spirit spokesman disputed the woman’s account on Monday. He said Rui repeatedly failed to follow flight attendants’ instructions to buckle her son into his seat after the plane’s door was closed.
The spokesman says Rui told crew members they would have to drag her off the plane while she recorded them.
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A 21-year-old woman suffered life-threatening injuries in a shooting in West Price Hill Monday night, Cincinnati police said.
Officers responded to the 1500 block of Hilsun Place just after 7 p.m., said Lt. Steve Saunders police spokesman.
They found the victim with one gunshot wound.
She was taken to University of Cincinnati Medical Center.
No arrests or suspect information was announced while police continue to investigate.
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Senzatela (3-1) tossed seven scoreless innings to earn the win Tuesday against the Giants, allowing three hits with no walks and four strikeouts.
Senzatela was brilliant in his first big league start since Apr. 27, notching five separate 1-2-3 innings and scattering three singles as he stifled the visitors. He avoided hard contact for the most part, inducing nine groundball outs mixed in with some weak fly balls. Perhaps most importantly, Senzatela was economical with his pitches, needing just 95 to make it through seven frames and thus providing the bullpen with some much-needed rest. Though his previous stint with the club was awful, Senzatela has earned another turn in the rotation for now and is slated to face the Diamondbacks at home this Tuesday.
Shane Bauer joins us to talk about private prisons in the Trump era. Last month, Attorney General Jeff Sessions issued a memo supporting the federal government's continuing use of private prisons, rescinding an Obama administration directive last year that aimed to reduce and eventually phase out federal reliance on them. Shane Bauer is Senior Reporter at Mother Jones, where he recently won the National Magazine Award for his story "My Four Months as a Private Prison Guard." He was also spent two years imprisoned in Iran after he and two friends were arrested near the Iranian border in Iraqi Kurdistan.
Hosts Baynard Woods and Marc Steiner also discuss Baynard's recent trip to CPAC, the Conservative Political Action Conference, where he was aided in his reporting by a cannabis edible.
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American sports fans like to think they hate their most heated rivals but they have nothing on Europeans. When was the last time you heard about American fans throwing dead rodents the opposing team?
FC Copenhagen and Brondby IF squared off in an important Danish Superliga fixture on Monday. Not only are the two clubs separated by just eight miles, they’re first and second in the Superliga table. So you’d expect things to get pretty heated, but heated enough that fans started throwing dead rats on the field?
The rodent tossing happened as Copenhagen’s Ludwig Augustinsson lined up to take a corner late in the match, which means the fans held onto the rats for the better part of two hours.
Alabama-Auburn has nothing on the Copenhagen-Brondby derby.
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Auction of boxing champ's home canceled
WARWICK, R.I. (AP) — The scheduled auction of the Rhode Island home of five-time world boxing champion Vinny Paz has been canceled.
The auction of the Warwick home was scheduled for Wednesday but the website of Sullivan & Sullivan Auctioneers says it has been canceled. No reason was given. The auction was announced earlier this month following a foreclosure.
The 55-year-old Paz's three-bedroom house has been subject to liens from both the Internal Revenue Service and the Rhode Island Department of Taxation.
Paz was arrested twice earlier this year. He was charged with assaulting a friend in February. He pleaded no contest in March to assaulting his girlfriend.
Paz is known for his comeback after he broke his neck in a car crash. His story was dramatized in the 2016 film "Bleed for This."
New Carolina Panthers cornerback Ross Cockrell grew up in Charlotte, went to Charlotte Latin and then attended Duke. Scott Fowler sfowler@charlotteobserver.com
South and West Stokes celebrated their sweetheart courts at homes games this week.
On Tuesday, the Wildcat student body voted for Tyler Walker as Mr. Sweetheart, Parker Pratt as Best Man, and Adam Mayes as Mr. Nice Guy.
The Sauras named Ben Bowen as King on Friday night, Caleb Richardson was named Prince and Wesley Misenheimer was awarded Mr. Nice Guy.
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× Cleveland police investigating stabbing death of woman
CLEVELAND- Police in Cleveland are investigating a woman’s death.
According to police, a 57-year-old woman died from her injuries after she was stabbed.
It happened Monday on W 48th St.
Police said homicide detectives were asked to respond to the scene.
No further details were immediately released.
COLUMBIA, Mo. More than 3 million people in the United States are estimated to have an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis and annual diagnosis rates continue to rise.
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“Stephen Colbert’s Midnight Confessions,” a popular recurring segment on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, is becoming a book by Stephen Colbert, according to the Hollywood Reporter. The upcoming Stephen Colbert book, to be titled Stephen Colbert’s Midnight Confessions, will include both some of Stephen Colbert’s favorite “Stephen Colbert’s Midnight Confessions” segments from The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, as well as bonus confessions submitted to Stephen Colbert from The Late Show with Stephen Colbert audience members. Simon & Schuster is publishing.
In the “Stephen Colbert’s Midnight Confessions” segments on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, host Stephen Colbert confesses his supposed sins (e.g., “I saw something, so I said something. But the thing I said wasn’t the thing I saw!”) to the audience of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Stephen Colbert’s Midnight Confessions, by Stephen Colbert, will be released Sept. 5.
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There seems to be some confusion about the rules and ethics of off-the-record reporting following stories by Axios and The Daily Beast Friday night on a briefing by White House Chief of Staff John Kelly that they didn’t attend, but learned about from sources who did.
A sweet little kitten with a lion-sized purr that was born with a birth defect is up for adoption at Richmond Animal League.
Flossy -- named by the RAL sponsor Virginia Family Dentistry -- was born with Pectus Excavatum, which means her rib cage and sternum weren't formed properly.
After a life-saving surgery, she was put in a "Wonder Woman" cast, which was removed this week.
"She's now completely better and will have no health complications as a result of this," Richmond Animal League wrote on Facebook.
If you're interested in adopting or meeting Flossy, email kaicee@ral.org or leave a comment on RAL's Facebook post:
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CNBC's Dominic Chu reports these Web 2.0 stocks that have been on the move. The “Fast Money” traders weigh in.
A B.C. dad went for a New Year’s ride on an icy road in East Vancouver. Weather conditions are making streets treacherous in some parts of Metro Vancouver.
A meeting of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council is underway in Astana, the capital city of Kazakhstan.
The event kicked off with a private talk among the prime ministers of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) member countries, reported TASS Russian News Agency. Subsequently, they were joined by the members of their delegations.
Among numerous matters, EAEU functions and development also are on the agenda of this meeting.
In addition, the PMs will discuss the avenues for eliminating restrictions in the domestic market of this union.
Topical matters, which are on the international agenda of the Eurasian Economic Community (EurAsEC), also are expected to be conferred on.
The Eurasian Economic Union comprises Armenia, Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Computer And Technologies Holdings Ltd :
* HY revenue HK$118.2 million HK$120.6 million
* HY profit attributable to owners of parent HK$22.8 million versus HK$22.6 million
* Interim dividend of HK7 cents per ordinary share and special dividend of HK3 cents per ordinary share, in cash Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Moran agreed to a minor-league contract with the Dodgers.
After missing the entire 2014 season rehabbing from Tommy John surgery, Moran appears to have recovered tremendously. He had a stellar season at Double-A Tulsa, earning a 1.89 ERA to go with 27 strikeouts across 19 innings. The 29-year-old will likely begin next year at Triple-A Oklahoma City, following a dominant year out of the bullpen.
Turkish media reports say a police helicopters with 12 people on board has crashed in southeastern Turkey.
NTV television says Tuesday the helicopter was carrying a group of judges and police officers.
It says the crash occurred in the province of Tunceli.
JERUSALEM – Palestinian officials say a 19-year-old has been killed in clashes with the Israeli military in the West Bank.
The health ministry says Ahmad Abu-Obeid was shot in the head Saturday during a stone-throwing confrontation near the northern West Bank town of Jenin. The Red Crescent says five other protesters were injured by rubber-coated bullets in the same incident.
The Israeli military had no immediate comment about the casualty, but said it was looking into reports of the injuries.
READ MORE: Israel indicts teenage Palestinian girl accused of punching soldier in the face
The military has been conducting arrests raids in the Jenin area in search of the killer of a West Bank settler earlier this month.
Israel had vowed to track down the killers of Rabbi Raziel Shevah, 35, who was shot multiple times from a passing vehicle as he drove.
Switzerland will continue discussions on its ties with the European Union after the summer break, the country's government said on Wednesday, delaying an agreement between the two sides for a new treaty.
ZURICH: Switzerland will continue discussions on its ties with the European Union after the summer break, the country's government said on Wednesday, delaying an agreement between the two sides for a new treaty.
Progress has been made in resolving several points of contention, particularly on the right of foreign judges to adjudicate in matters affecting Switzerland, the Swiss government said.
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But open questions remained in the areas surrounding the free movement of people, it added, particularly measures to protect the pay and conditions of workers in Switzerland.
"By and large, we've come a step closer, but we're not yet at the finish," Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis said during a press conference.
(Reporting by Brenna Hughes Neghaiwi and John Revill)
WEST HARTFORD – I-84 westbound is closed at exit 40 due to a motor vehicle accident Friday evening.
The closure happened around 6:50 p.m. State police said this is a multi-vehicle accident and several occupants were taken to the hospital. One person is being treated for serious injuries.
#CTtraffic: I84 wb x40 West Hartford remains closed for eb to wb crossover rollover crash w/ejection & entrapment. Occupants transported to hospital by EMS, at least one with serious injury. Seek alternate route. https://t.co/L1sXOrLqKZ — CT State Police (@CT_STATE_POLICE) February 3, 2018
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(Reuters) - U.S. truck leasing and rental company Ryder Systems Inc (R.N) said on Monday it would become the exclusive sales partner for California-based electric truck maker Chanje, which would roll out its first commercial vehicle in the last quarter of 2017.
Ryder said it placed its first order for medium-duty electric trucks made by Chanje, as it looks to make commercial electric vehicles more affordable and accessible for its customers.
Ryder said it would be the first company in the United States to offer on lease electric trucks in select markets.
A portion of the new electric trucks would also be added to Ryder's commercial rental fleet, the company said.
Chanje's first vehicle will be an all-electric large delivery style van, a medium-duty truck equipped to haul up to 6,000 pounds and up to 580 cubic feet of cargo, with zero tailpipe emissions, Ryder said.
The company said it would work with Chanje to develop charging infrastructure for the electric trucks and offer fleet maintenance services.
BELFAST, Northern Ireland (AP) - Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos has been released from Germany's World Cup qualifying squad to allow him to recover from a rib injury.
Kroos recently missed games for Madrid with the same injury but played in Germany's 3-1 win over Northern Ireland on Thursday, helping the team secure qualification for next year's tournament in Russia.
The German soccer federation says Kroos left the team hotel in Belfast on Friday morning in order to "fully heal."
Northern Ireland's Corry Evans, left, and Germany's Toni Kroos battle for the ball during their 2018 World Cup Group C qualifying soccer match at Windsor Park, Belfast, Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017. (Brian Lawless/PA via AP)
Germany coach Joachim Loew says "we know what Toni can give us. When it comes down to it we can always rely on him. The deciding factor was that he is completely fit for next year."
Germany plays Azerbaijan on Sunday as it bids to complete qualification with 10 wins from 10 games.
Charming renovated Cape Cod inspired home in the heart of Chastain Park! This gorgeous home sits on a large corner lot and has one of the best back yard and patio in the neighborhood. 2014 renovations include adding two bedrooms (including master suite), two and one half bathrooms, mud room and playroom! These renovations are top notch and feature finishes for the most discerning buyer! Walk to Chastain Park and close to all of Buckhead's best schools, restaurants and shopping!
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Democratic candidate for State Attorney General Dana Nessel with Bill Ballenger, Kathy Gray, Emily Lawler and senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick.
× L.A. Mayor Garcetti Thinks a Monorail Over the 405 Freeway Could Provide Alternative to Traffic Gridlock
Politicians have long sought to link the San Fernando Valley and the Westside via a rail line so commuters can avoid the 405 Freeway’s notorious traffic.
On Tuesday, Mayor Eric Garcetti raised a new idea to relieve the traffic bottleneck.
Garcetti wants to consider a monorail, a mode of transportation most Southern Californians probably associate with Disneyland and Las Vegas.
In an interview with KNX-AM’s “Ask the Mayor,” Garcetti said an above-ground train can’t traverse the pass because of the steep incline.
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Authorities identify girl accidentally run over in Michigan
CLAM UNION TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — Authorities have released the identity of a 2-year-old child who died after being accidentally run over by a vehicle driven by a family member in Michigan's northern Lower Peninsula.
The Missaukee County sheriff's office says Josie Thompson of Marion was struck Monday in Clam Union Township, about 165 miles (266 kilometers) northwest of Detroit. The sheriff's department says she was pronounced dead at the scene near Falmouth Dam.
The department says the girl's family was in the area to kayak and her father was moving a truck when she was struck.
The death remains under investigation, but authorities say it's being considered an accident.
NEW YORK — Jets quarterback Josh McCown will miss the rest of the season with a broken left hand that will require surgery.
Coach Todd Bowles announced Monday during a conference call that Bryce Petty will start in McCown's place for New York at New Orleans on Sunday.
McCown was injured when he was hit by Denver's Shane Ray in the third quarter of New York's 23-0 loss on Sunday. An X-ray revealed that the 38-year-old McCown's hand was broken, and he was emotional after the game while reflecting on what had been the best season of his 15-year NFL career.
McCown, who signed a one-year, $6 million deal in the off-season , will be a free agent this winter. It is uncertain whether the Jets plan to re-sign him — or if McCown will want to play another season.
Petty started four games last season.
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CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, Ohio - Thousands of Panic! At The Disco fans converged on the Grog Shop in Cleveland Heights hoping to be one of the lucky 400 or so people who would get to see Brendon Urie close up.
Urie, who spent a couple of months in 2017 on Broadway in the musical Kinky Boots, surprised fans by announcing the show Sunday afternoon in a Facebook post.
Panic! At The Disco was last in Cleveland in March 2017 at the Wolstein Center shortly before Urie went off to Broadway.
Fans started showing up as early at 7:30am, even though they were told not to show up before 3pm, and by 2pm there were more than 1,000 people in line, and by 3pm, it was estimated that more than 2,000 were waiting in a line that stretched more than a quarter of a mile.
In Indian Country, a gym membership is not a cultural norm and the incidence of heart disease and obesity are high. Native Americans are 60 percent more likely to be obese than non-Hispanic whites.
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SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – A series of events, urging women to protect their breast health, kicked-off in Savannah today.
Worship in Pink is a free education workshop that helps teach women about the life-saving power of breast self-exams, mammograms and local resources.
Education is critical, and Susan G. Komen Coastal Georgia volunteers are doing their part to train ambassadors from faith-based organizations and churches.
Those trained now have their own toolkit with scripts and materials to host their own breast health events, continuing the cycle of education and awareness.
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - The Oklahoma Highway Patrol says six people have been killed on state roads in separate crashes.
Troopers say 76-year-old Tommie Ann Scott was killed Saturday in a crash east of Soper in Choctaw County.
Earlier Saturday, a three-vehicle crash near Ada in Pontotoc County left 53-year-old Richard L. Campbell, 51-year-old Timothy L.R. Campbell and 56-year-old Dathan R. Lane dead.
On Friday, two unidentified people were killed in a collision east of Okay in Wagoner County.
Scott and the two unidentified motorists were killed in single-vehicle wrecks.
In the Pontotoc County crash, troopers say Richard L. Campbell's westbound pickup went left of center and collided head-on with Lane's eastbound truck. Richard L. Campbell's pickup overturned and struck a third vehicle. Timothy L.R. Campbell was pinned under wreckage for about three hours.
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With Paul Perkins (ribs) ruled out, Gallman figures to handle a key role in Sunday's game against the Chargers, Art Stapleton of The Record reports.
Gallman replaced an injured Orleans Darkwa in the Giants' backfield committee during Sunday's 25-23 loss in Tampa Bay, taking 11 carries for 42 yards and adding two catches for eight yards and a touchdown. Darkwa is set to return Sunday, but this time it's starter Paul Perkins who won't be able to play. While Darkwa and Shane Vereen also figure to have roles, Gallman is shaping up as a clear favorite to lead the Giants in Week 5 carries. Given how little Perkins has done this season, Gallman might be able to earn the lead role beyond Week 5 with a strong showing against the Chargers.
About Nordic Walking
Nordic Walking is a very accessible activity. The simplicity of walking combined with the upper body workout makes this an excellent activity for everyone. It's an ideal activity for people who haven't exercised for a while or who dislike traditional sports or gym activities. An injured person can use the poles to support and guide, working to improve fitness as part of their rehabilitation. Community groups find it a sociable way to keep fit.
Granbury School Superintendent Jim Largent announced Monday that he will challenge Mike Lang of Granbury for the District 60 House of Representatives seat. Lang is seeking a second term.
“I am very concerned that too many politicians today are taking marching orders from powerful special interests and no longer represent the people who elected them,” Largent said. “When politicians care more about pleasing a handful of wealthy elites than standing up for their districts, communities like ours lose our representation.”
Largent, 52, will run against Lang in the March 6 Republican primary. Largent said he will remain superintendent during the campaign and will retire if elected.
ISLE OF WIGHT, Va. – A man pleaded guilty and was sentenced Wednesday for the murder of an elderly woman and her son.
Kareem Jamar Mitchell will serve two life sentences and eight years for his seven charges. He pleaded guilty to two counts of First Degree murder, two counts of Use of a Firearm in a Felony, Armed Burglary, Grand Larceny and Felon Possession of a Gun.
80-year-old Nancy Starnes and 58-year-old Kenneth Starnes were found shot dead inside their Smithfield home on September 23, 2017.
The sheriff called their murders “gruesome”.
Mitchell previously waived his hearing and now entered a guilty plea to all charges in lieu of being charged with capital murder.
A second suspect, 19-year-old Richard Holmes, will still face first degree murder and firearms charges.
Another suspect, Sharon Galvin, was also charged with offenses in connection to the death of Nancy and Kenneth Starnes,
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Singer Brandon Flowers explained that the performance was meant as a tribute to his "king" Liam. "'We heard you missed out on a couple of songs today that you wanted to hear," Flowers told the crowd.
"This is in no way meant to disparage anything [Liam] did but any night that 'Wonderwall' is being sung by a lot of people is a good thing."
During his Lollapalooza Chile set, Gallagher announced, 'My voice is absolutely smashed. I'm not just going to stand here all night screaming out for everybody sounding f horrific I'm very sorry I can't sing the tunes." here.
BALTIMORE (AP)  The son of Henrietta Lacks is seeking compensation for the unauthorized use of his mother's cells in scientific research since her 1951 death, as detailed in a best-selling book.
The Baltimore Sun reports (http://bsun.md/2kPOucp ) that Lawrence Lacks, his son and daughter-in-law say they plan to file a lawsuit against Johns Hopkins University in coming weeks.
Attorneys previously told the family the statute of limitations had passed, but attorney Francis Lanasa says he would use a "continuing tort" argument that Johns Hopkins continued to violate the "personal rights, privacy and body parts" of Henrietta Lacks over time.
Johns Hopkins officials say no established consent practice or regulations on cell use for research existed when the cells were taken.
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The 2010 nonfiction book "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" focuses on Lacks' cell line, one of the most important in medical research.
Wow, over 400 comments in just two days. Time to make a new thread. My so far most favorite moment in these playoffs was "iso" Joe finishing off the Clippers at the buzzer.
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WASHINGTON (AP) – Democratic Sen. Bernie Sanders says James T. Hodgkinson, the man authorities identified as opening fire on the Republican congressional baseball practice, had apparently volunteered on his presidential campaign.
Sanders, of Vermont, says in a statement: “I am sickened by this despicable act.” He says that “violence of any kind is unacceptable in our society and I condemn this action in the strongest possible terms.”
He paid tribute to Capitol Police for their response to the shooting, and said his “hopes and prayers” are with House GOP Whip Steve Scalise and others who were wounded.
Sanders challenged Hillary Clinton for the Democratic nomination in the 2016 presidential election. He adds in his statement that “real change” can only come through nonviolent action.
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The man killed in a collision in Oxford County over the weekend has been identified.
Police say Robert Loghrin, a 67-year-old Zorra Township man, was behind the wheel of the only vehicle involved in the collision.
The crash occurred Saturday afternoon on the 37th Line near the community of Brooksdale, about 20 kilometres south of Stratford.
Its cause remains under investigation.
FILE PHOTO: Film producer Harvey Weinstein stands with his lawyer Benjamin Brafman (L) inside Manhattan Criminal Court during his arraignment in Manhattan in New York, U.S., May 25, 2018. Steven Hirsch/Pool via REUTERS
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Movie producer Harvey Weinstein has been indicted on charges of rape in the first and third degrees, and criminal sexual act in the first degree, Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance said in a statement on Wednesday.
Weinstein's indictment by a grand jury follows his arrest and court appearance last Friday. Weinstein has been accused of sexual misconduct by more than 70 women, with some allegations dating back decades.
He has denied having had nonconsensual sex.
(Reporting by Jonathan Stempel in New York; editing by Grant McCool)
Fort Wayne, IN. (WOWO) – Fort Wayne police are in search of 30 year old Christopher Fugate, a convicted sex offender, for breaking parole.
On January 29th, Fugate removed his GPS monitor, evading parole supervision. He was sentenced to three years in 2015 for Sexual misconduct with a minor, Class B felony, in Steuben County.
Fugate is to be considered armed and dangerous according to the Indiana Department of Corrections. Police ask that if you see him to please call law enforcement immediately.
Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May makes a campaign stop at a company in St Yves, Cornwall, May 2, 2017. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez
LONDON Prime Minister Theresa May will lead Britain's Brexit talks and is approaching the negotiations with goodwill, her spokesman said on Tuesday, responding to criticism that her government underestimated the complexity of the process.
"We are clear that we will make a success of Brexit and we will secure a deal that works in the best interest of Britain and the European Union," the spokesman told reporters.
"All I can say ... is that we approach these talks in a constructive manner and with huge amounts of goodwill."
After meeting May at her Downing Street residence on Wednesday, European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker was reported to have said he was "10 times more sceptical than I was before" about the possibility of sealing a deal.
(Reporting by Elizabeth Piper, writing by William James)
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Embiid will finish off the first back-to-back set of his career in Saturday's game versus the Pacers, freelance sports writer Mark Montieth reports.
Embiid confirmed his status for Saturday following Friday's victory over the Heat. He provided 17 points (7-17 FG, 0-4 3PT, 3-4 FT), 11 boards, four assists, and three blocks across 31 minutes in the contest. The big man will presumably take on his usual workload, but the team could exercise caution should he show any signs of fatigue.
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A Re-Bath of Wichita employee works on remodeling a bathroom for a wounded veteran on Lifetime channel's "Military Makeover" show. A Re-Bath of Wichita employee works on remodeling a bathroom for a wounded veteran on Lifetime channel's "Military Makeover" show.
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Loral O'Hara, 34, is the second Houstonian in NASA's history to be selected as a member of an astronaut candidate class. She'll report to the Johnson Space Center in August.
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OKLAHOMA CITY – This classic French sauce is a nod to Maxine Boatright, who had a 12 year stint on KFOR’s (then WKY’s) Dannysday. This recipe is from her cookbook “Dannysday Recipes,” and is outstanding over shellfish or chilled vegetables!
1 C Mayo
1 T Capers
1 T minced white onion
1 t dried chives
1 t dried chervil
1 t dried tarragon
1 T fresh, flat leaf parsley, chopped
Mix all ingredients together; cover and refrigerate eight hours before serving to allow flavors to bloom. Fantastic as a dressing for shrimp salad, with crab or lobster, or over chilled asparagus, sliced tomato or cucumber.
Bison Offense Focusing on Little Things in Final Week of Spring Practice
NDSU was No. 39 in the FCS in scoring offense in 2016
FARGO, N.D. — It is game week for the North Dakota State football team.
The Bison are putting in the final preparations before their spring game on Saturday, and the emphasis is on the specifics.
“It’s just the little details,” sophomore quarterback Easton Stick said. “As an offensive lineman, understanding the fronts that are being played and where the linebackers are lining up. Understanding leverage and coverage and the different things that you’re getting and then locking in those little details that really are big things when you get to Saturday. It’s just about locking in and working on those little things.”
NDSU finished 39th in the FCS in total scoring offense, while the defense allowed the 5th-fewest points.
The Bison spring game is Saturday at 1:30 p.m.
Town & Country Credit Union, a $398 million institution based in Minot, N.D., appointed Jeremiah Kossen as its new president and CEO.
Kossen succeeds Darrell Olson, who retired on September 30.
Not many are aware but Preity Zinta and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan are best friends. Not just Aish, Preity is also very close to her hubby Abhishek Bachchan.
Recently, Preity Zinta shared a lovely throwback picture with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan on her Instagram account. Check it out below.
Ex-Mintz Levin Atty’s Suit Against Divorce Judge Tossed
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LONDON — Five versions of a Vincent van Gogh masterpiece are being reunited for the first time in a “virtual exhibition.”
Van Gogh painted his “Sunflowers” series in the south of France in 1888 and 1889. Five versions of work reside in five different museums on three continents.
On Monday they will all be streamed to a global audience in a Facebook Live broadcast.
The broadcast will begin in London’s National Gallery at 1650GMT (12:50 a.m. EDT). Then it heads to Amsterdam’s Van Gogh Museum, the Neue Pinakothek in Munich, the Philadelphia Museum of Art and Tokyo’s Seiji Togo Memorial Museum of Art.
A curator from each museum will describe what makes their version unique.
Last week the museums launched a virtual-reality experience that shows viewers all five “Sunflowers” in one room.
The data would include information about the illnesses patients are suffering from and which medication they are taking. The Christian Health Mutual fears that this would tighten the grip of the pharmaceutical industry on health care.
The American company QuintilesIMS is one of the world’s leading medical sector service providers. The company provides services to both hospitals and the pharmaceutical industry.
The Christian Health Mutual’s Tom Joos told VRT News that "The company process the data and passes it on to third parties. The hospital is given a benchmark so that it can be compared with other hospitals as regards for example its use of medicines.
They can also receive other services free of charge such as training and software”.
Gardaí are investigating after a man died following a collision in Co Donegal.
It happened at Castleforward on the main Burnfoot to Buncrana Road at around 5.30pm on Wednesday.
A man in his 50s was fatally injured when his motorcycle was involved in a collision with a car.
He was taken to Altnagelvin Area Hospital in Derry, but pronounced dead a short time later.
The male driver of the car was not injured.
The coroner has been notified and a post-mortem will be carried out.
The road has been closed to facilitate garda forensic collision investigators and diversions are in place.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to contact Buncrana garda station on 074-932-0540, the Garda Confidential Telephone Line at 18000-666-111 or any garda station.
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Author Rochelle Pennington traveled to the countries of England and Scotland to research Sir Ernest Shackleton’s epic 1914 travels aboard the ship Endurance with his crew of 27.
Rochelle will detail the extraordinary acts of determination used by the men to move fearlessly forward as they triumphed over the frozen Antarctic expanse where their lives were threatened daily.
Rochelle's presentation features dozens of authentic documents and stunning photographs taken during the expedition.
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Miller (upper body) won't play Saturday against Toronto.
Luckily for the Bruins, Charlie McAvoy (chest) will return to the lineup for Saturday's contest, so they won't need to turn to their minor-league affiliate for a replacement for Miller. The 30-year-old blueliner should be considered day-to-day ahead of Tuesday's matchup with the Red WIngs.
RIYADH - Two assailants stabbed to death a traffic policeman in the western Saudi Arabian city of Taif and then exchanged gunfire with security forces at a nearby National Guard facility, a local newspaper reported on Thursday.
The attackers stole the policeman's vehicle and service weapon before entering the military site, according to online news site Sabq, which is seen as close to the authorities. One attacker was wounded and detained while the other one fled, the report said.
Sabq reported additional injuries among the security forces without providing details.
The Interior Ministry did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Taif is perched in the mountains just east of Mecca, the holiest site in Islam.
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Saturday, April 14 from 2-5 at The Center for Mindful Living there will be a Mindful Dating workshop. Instead of looking outside for approval, turn dating into an opportunity to tune into yourself, becoming more aware and able to respond from a place of authenticity and peace. Turn dating angst into mindful curiosity. Register online at www.centermindfulliving.org (April Events).
Pope Francis has said that men who frequent prostitutes are criminals with a “sick mentality” who think that women exist to be exploited.
“This isn’t making love. This is torturing a woman. Let’s not confuse the terms,” Pope insisted on Monday.
He further asked forgiveness for all Christians who buy sex from women.
Francis spoke during a four-hour long listening session with 300 young people invited by the Vatican to brief church leaders about what kids these days think about the Catholic Church.
It’s a preparatory meeting for a big synod of bishops on the fall of young people.
Francis had urged the delegates to speak with courage. He insisted: “Young people must be taken seriously.”
Ireland footballer Megan Connolly shares a video of her extreme reaction to the slingshot theme park ride in South Carolina.
The family lived in Sant Nagar in Burari area
Delhi Police Crime Branch on Wednesday sent notices to eight people to join the probe into the death of 11 family members in their north Delhi house on June 30.
"As per the Call Details Record of one of the deceased Lalit Bhatia, we have tracked and identified these eight persons who were in regular touch with him on phone. We have sent them notices to join the probe" a senior police officer said.
"We want to know the physiological aspect of Lalit Bhatia and his nature. We want to know what sort of talks he had with them -- whether he talked of advice given to him by his late father, which he penned down on registers seized from the house," the officer added.
The family lived in Sant Nagar in Burari area.
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DHAKA Ten more bodies have been recovered from Bangladesh's Panguchi River, a local official said on Thursday, after a ferry carrying about 80 passengers capsized this week.
Divers had been deployed to find the six people who were still missing, the chief administrator of Morelganj sub-district, Obaidur Rahman, said.
Rashedul Alam, a police official from Morelganj, where the accident happened, said a combination of strong currents and overloading caused the ferry to sink on Tuesday.
Most of the passengers had swum to safety, he said.
Low-lying Bangladesh, with extensive inland waterways and slack safety standards, has a track record of ferry accidents and deaths sometimes run into the hundreds.
(Reporting by Serajul Quadir and Enammul Haque; Editing by Vin Shahrestani)
Manatee County detectives arrested the mother and father of a 2-year-old boy after he was found unresponsive with drugs in his system. Kierstyn Lapek, 23, and Devon Barendse, 28, were arrested Wednesday for child neglect with great bodily harm, according to the sheriff's office. Manatee County Sheriff's Office
× Man hopes to save lives, hikes 222 miles for suicide awareness
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA. — Shane Stephens, a Marine veteran hiked 222 miles to bring awareness to active duty and veteran suicide.
Stephens started in Camp Lejeune, N.C on November 30 and ended his journey at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront in front of the Neptune Statue, just before 4 p.m on Saturday December 9.
Stephens hiked 22 miles for 10 days to complete his mission.
The last day of his Ruck was for Christopher Lim, a Salem High school student who committed suicide while at school on November 30.
Stephen’s an advocate for the non profit End 22 chapter in Georgia.
The founder of End 22, Bill Ciccone said that 22 veterans and active duty members take their own life everyday.
Ida Lupino's 100th Birthday NPR's Scott Simon talks with commentator Murray Horwitz about the life and accomplishments of groundbreaking actress and director Ida Lupino. Lupino would have turned 100 this Sunday.
Baku. 20 December. REPORT.AZ/ OPEC and Russia are pleased with the current situation in oil market on the background of stabilization of prices at $ 60/bbl. They will continue to negotiate a reduction of oil production in the next 12 months to protect this stabilization.
Report informs citing the Forexpf.ru, said Paolo Scaroni, Vice Chairman N M Rothschild & Sons Ltd.
Scaroni said that despite the increase in shale oil production in the United States, this growth is not acute.
The growth in world oil demand can compensate for an increase in oil production in non-OPEC countries.
Scaroni, ex-CEO of Italy's Eni oil and gas company, says the situation in the oil market will stabilize the current level of prices by 2018.
Scaroni also noted that the decline in investment in the oil sector in recent years will make itself felt in 2019.
CHARLOTTETOWN—Air Canada is apologizing to a Prince Edward Island family after the airline bumped a 10-year-old boy from a flight.
Brett Doyle booked four tickets from Charlottetown to Costa Rica for his family last August.
A day before the vacation during March break, Doyle says he checked his family in for the flight online, but could not select a seat for his son.
After hours on the phone with Air Canada, Doyle’s wife drove to the airport and was told the flight was oversold and their son had been bumped.
The family drove to Moncton to catch a different Air Canada flight to meet the Costa Rica flight in Montreal, but when that flight was cancelled they were forced to drive to Halifax and stay overnight in a hotel.
NAS Insurance, a full-service specialty insurance underwriting manager, has expanded to New York City with the addition of Peter Hedberg as the assistant vice president of its Tech and Cyber Underwriting division.
Hedberg’s arrival marks the growth of NAS Insurance into its fifth major metropolitan area, including its headquarters in Los Angeles and its underwriting offices in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago and now New York.
In this new role, Hedberg will oversee the production of NAS’ Tech E&O and Cyber Liability business for the New York market. He will focus his efforts on managing NAS’ relationships with area producers and growing NAS’ presence in New York.
NAS Insurance provides product development, underwriting, marketing, risk management and claims handling services for a range of specialty products that are distributed as both insurance and reinsurance solutions.
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Jeff Meshey, president of Phoenix-based Desert Schools Federal Credit Union, is se tto take over as CEO of the $4 billion institution, succeeding Susan Frank who retired at the end of January.
Meshey rises to the CEO role under a succession plan that has been in place since his appointment as president in 2014. He has more than 22 years of experience with the credit union.
An art structure in Burlington will catch the sun’s rays & likely your attention
“The Portal” was being installed today off Brant street and it’s designed in a way to connect Burlington and Oakville.
The two panes of glass that make up The Portal art installation are 10 feet in diameter, and weigh a combined 3200 pounds.
“Portal is an interactive sculpture for the City of Burlington. During the day it acts as a time piece, as the sun revolves around the sculpture the patterns of light reflected on the ground change.” Brad Hindson, Studio F Minus.
Artist Brad Hindson is installing the portal over the next few days, it’s purpose is to connect Burlington and Oakville in a way.
“The inspiration of this piece speaks to connecting the two cities, when you look into it you can see behind you, but forward as well.”
The second pane of glass is expected to be installed tomorrow and lights will be connected by the weekend.
The sculpture is a small piece of a $2 million project in downtown Burlington.
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UAE’s Minister of Culture has reportedly signed an agreement funding the rebuilding of Mosul’s famed al-Hadba minaret, which was destroyed by the Islamic State group (IS, ISIS, ISIL, Daesh) in the last weeks of the war.
According to a report from Rudaw, Minister Noura al-Kaabi signed the agreement with Iraq’s Minister of Culture Firiyad Rawanduzi for the $50.4 million project in coordination with the UN’s heritage agency.
“This is a historic partnership, the largest and unprecedented cooperation to rebuild cultural heritage in Iraq ever,” UNESCO Director General Audrey Azoulay stated, welcoming the agreement.
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Ricky Carden of The Down East Boys is the guest on Gospel Music Today for the week of January 1 and Ken and Jean Grady host southern gospel news and concert updates. The Feature Group is The Gospel Truth Trio, and Jean reviews new recordings by The Sojourner Quartet, The Anchormen and The Rangers Quartet. An article from AbsolutelyGospel.com is the subject of this week’s News Notes. In the News this week is 11th Hours, Ricky Lee Phelps, The Walkers, Shane Cruse and Exodus. The show features a music video from The Gospel Truth Trio, exclusive concert video of Three Bridges, recorded by Gospel Music Today’s cameras in Broken Arrow, OK, and a visit to the Gospel Music Today Archives for an exclusive concert video of Angie Prim, recorded in Nashville, TN.
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NZD/USD extended the decline that started during the last American session of 2016. The pair opened lower and bottomed on European hours at 0.6910, the lowest since last Wednesday.
During the last hours, it has been steady, moving in a small range, between 0.6935 and 0.6910. Most of the pairs in the forex market are moving in minor ranges, in a quiet session as financial markets continue in holiday mode.
No economic numbers will be released in the next hours. During the weekend, the Chinese PMI report for December (official) showed a decline from 51.7 to 51.4, slightly below consensus forecast of a 51.5 reading.
AUD/NZD hits 3-month lows
The kiwi opened the week stronger against the Aussie and despite the slow moves, it managed to reach multi-month highs. AUD/NZD, after being unable to break above 1.0400 on Friday, dropped today to 1.0346 (marginally below Friday’s low), hitting the lowest level since September 21. The pair was hovering around 1.0355.
BEIJING (AP) — China's Xi Jinping strikes nationalistic tone in closing address to parliament session that lifted term limits on rule.
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - Kentucky lawmakers have given final approval to a bill to regulate online renewals of prescriptions for contact lenses and glasses.
The Kentucky House sent the measure to Gov. Matt Bevin on an 88-0 vote Monday.
Before voting for final passage, the House accepted changes made to the bill by senators.
The original bill required real-time interaction between an eye doctor and a patient seeking a prescription. The Senate voted to strike that requirement and the House accepted it.
The measure comes as more companies offer eye exams through a smart phone app, marketing it as a way to save a trip and some money on something as simple as a prescription renewal. The bill would regulate the industry for the first time in Kentucky.
The legislation is House Bill 191.
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March 29 Creditors of Puerto Rico's struggling power authority, PREPA, have presented the island's government with a counter-offer to restructure the utility's $8.9 billion in debt, two people familiar with discussions said on Wednesday.
The U.S. territory's government was planning to review the plan ahead of a Friday deadline to finalize a restructuring deal at the utility, said the people, who requested anonymity because the talks are private. (Reporting by Nick Brown; Editing by Richard Chang)
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia University and the state Department of Health and Human Resources have provided park rangers at New River Gorge National River with overdose rescue kits.
The university says in the last decade, there have been five overdoses at the park, none of them fatal. More than a million people visit annually.
Chief Ranger Duane Michael says the park has to be prepared to respond to all types of emergencies.
The university and the health department supplied the park staff with 25 opioid overdose rescue kits.
River ranger and park emergency medical coordinator Kathy Zerkle participated in training and is now permitted to train other rangers at the park on how to administer naloxone, a drug that reverses the effects of opioid overdose.
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General Sales Tax (GST) on kerosene oil and light speed diesel has been waived for the first time ever.
According to the notification issued, sales tax on petrol that is 14.5 percent has been maintained while that on kerosene oil and light speed diesel has been waived.
The ministry has revised GST on diesel with five percent downward revision stagnating it at 25.5 percent. Moreover, Ministry of Finance has estimated around Rs 4 billion tax deficit in January.
Earlier today it was reported that the government has maintained prices of petroleum products for the month of January.
Finance Minister Ishaq Dar said that Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Resources and the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) recommended an increase in prices from January 1st 2017.
According to the statement, 0.5 percent hike was recommended for petrol, 5.2 percent for high speed diesel, 16 percent for kerosene oil and 8 percent for light speed diesel.
TOKYO — Thirteen Japanese cult members may be sent to the gallows any day now for a 1995 gas attack on the Tokyo subway system and other crimes. But when is uncertain. Such is the secrecy that surrounds Japan's death penalty system.
Tuesday marks 23 years since members of the Aum Shinrikyo cult punctured plastic bags to release sarin nerve gas inside subway cars, sickening thousands and killing 13. Cult leader Shoko Asahara and a dozen followers have been sentenced to death for that and other crimes that killed 27 in all.
The relocation of seven of the convicts to detention centres outside of Tokyo last week has sparked speculation that executions could be imminent. Accomplices are customarily hanged on the same day.
Rinne will start Monday's Game 3 against Chicago.
Rinne has kept the Blackhawks off the scoresheet in each of the first two games of the series in Chicago. He'll have the luxury of playing in front of a rowdy barn Monday in Smashville, where the Preds posted a fantasy 24-9-8 record this season.
Big gains in consumer prices and retail sales are sending bond prices lower and yields higher in early trading. Bank stocks rose along with bond yields, but most other stocks fell.
The yield on the 10-year Treasury note rose to 2.51% Wednesday, up from 2.47% late Tuesday.
The higher bond yields sent high-dividend stocks broadly lower for the second day running. Utilities, real estate companies and phone companies fell more than the rest of the market.
The Standard & Poor's 500 index fell 1 point to 2,336.
The Dow Jones industrial average rose 20 points, or 0.1%, to 20,525. The Nasdaq composite increased 1 point to 5,784.
More stocks fell than rose on the New York Stock Exchange.
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The location is excellent – right in the heart of Évora’s Unesco-listed old town centre, on a narrow street between the huge town square and the city’s staggeringly large cathedral. The fact that Évora was a former royal residence of the kings of Portugal is reflected in the grandeur of its architecture.
It’s a five-minute walk to both the Romanesque/Gothic cathedral and nearby Roman temple, less to the main square (Praça de Giraldo), and about 15 minutes on foot to the astonishing 17th-century Chapel of the Bones (Capela dos Ossos). The nearby megalithic site, Cromeleque dos Almendres, is a 20-minute drive away (and also makes for a nice day out if you hire bikes). There are fast, frequent bus services between Lisbon and Évora, with a journey time of 90 minutes.
Recap from Junior All Native Tournament Day one
Here’s a wrap up of day 1 at the Junior All Native Tournament
Prince Rupert Tribesmen: 2-0
The U-17 boys team’s tournament got of to a strong start as they beat the Surrey Complex 100-37. The Tribesmen followed up that win with a 89-87 victory against the defending champion Vancity Sons later in the afternoon.
The Tribesmen will have the day off before playing again on Wednesday.
Kaien Island Thunder: 1-0
The U-17 girls team won in their opening game against Bella Bella 52-33. They next play the Hesquiaht Storm tomorrow at noon.
Prince Rupert Synergy Sharks: 1-0
The U-13 boys team dominated the NCN Young Guns 76-26 on Monday morning. They next play the Vancity Warriors gold team tomorrow at 1:00 p.m.
Lax Kw’Alaams Strikettes: 0-0
The U-13 girls team plays their first game tomorrow morning against Nanaimo
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Building off the ideology of being more than a denim brand, AG has recently honed in on the expansion of wardrobe staples with reinterpreted classics. Across men’s and women’s, there was a clear workwear and utilitarian bent – a shirtdress with drawstring waist, a mechanic suit with feminine pleating, or a new “Ridge” jean for men based on traditional carpenter pants fully equipped with hammer loop and multiple pockets. The range was youthful and fun and played to the idea of cross-gender styling, where roomy turtlenecks and shirting with either oversized pockets or slightly asymmetric construction could easily be shared between men or women. Even the new “Kieran” style for women, with volume around the hip, tapered construction and slight crop, seemed appropriate for anyone. There were a few pieces strictly for each, though, as in a streamlined jumpsuit for her with wrap-front pleats at the leg that could work equally well with heels at the office or sneakers on the weekend.
Gwen Stefani gets festive with holiday-themed album
Gwen Stefani’s festive album ‘You Make It Feel Like Christmas.’LOS ANGELES, Oct 7 — The former No Doubt lead singer has released an album featuring 12 festive tunes for the holiday season.
You Make It Feel Like Christmas is the singer’s first Christmas-themed album, according to Billboard.com.
The site also reports that the Don’t Speak singer’s festive album is a collaboration with her boyfriend, country singer Blake Shelton.
Songs on the album include traditional Christmas classics like Jingle Bells, Santa Baby and Silent Night.
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If you’ve ever wanted to know the ins and outs of a mediocre defense, now’s your chance.
The playbook of former Buffalo Bills’ defensive backs coach George Catavolos is currently available to purchase on eBay for the affordable price of $325.
The playbook, which is from the 2006 NFL season, appears to be legitimate. However, the asking price is a bit steep. The Bills finished the 2006 season with a record of 7-9, and their defense was mediocre at best. They allowed 329.6 total yards per game.
Buffalo’s secondary, however, was decent. They allowed just 3,019 passing yards and 18 touchdowns through the air in 2006.
Catavolos served as the Bills’ defensive backs coach from 2006-2011. If you’re willing to spend north of $300, you could add his playbook to your Buffalo sports memorabilia collection.
The Ministry of Public Infrastructure will soon move to tender for emergency repairs to the West Coast sea defence, even as an assessment of the infrastructure in the affected areas is being conducted.
Earlier this month, overtopping of the seawall due to the spring tides caused significant damage in the West Coast villages of Stewartville, Leonora and Uitvlugt, affecting not only private property, but also causing damage to the sea defence.
Minister David Patterson said yesterday that the intended repair works will address damage to 550 meters of rip rap along the coast as well as facilitate repairs to at least seven sluice transitions.
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Ironically, every dead elephant with its ivory intact is a reason to celebrate. It means an elephant died of natural causes, not bullets, snares or poison, and a soul was allowed to be celebrated and mourned by its herd. Award-winning filmmakers, Dereck and Beverly Joubert start with the remains of two bull elephants and through a series of key flashbacks, look at the lives they would have led, the dramas they may have seen, their great migrations for water with their families, and their encounters with lions and hyenas. Tune in Wednesday night at 8 on KUAC TV Channel 9.1, or GCI Channel 9 & GCI Channel 657 for HD.
Owners of common property rights homes in Beijing can enjoy the local rights of hukou settlement and children's admission to public schools, the Beijing Municipal Commission of Housing and Urban-Rural Development said on its website on Monday.
Common property rights apartments are co-owned by individuals and the government, the authority said. Apartments of up to 120 square meters qualify, it noted.
Grapevine pitcher Connor Neuman said he and his teammates were never nervous in Game 3 elimination scenarios. Richard W. Rodriguez rrodriguez@star-telegram.com
On February 11, 2017, Iris B. Krause (nee Lipchin), beloved wife of Wilfred Krause; loving mother of Joyce (Gregory) Rothwell and the late Phillip Krause; mother-in-law of Janice Krause; devoted sister of Marc (Judy) Lipchin and the late Gloria Lessans; adored grandmother of Rachel Rothwell and Andrew Rothwell; cherished daughter of the late Mary and Earle Lipchin. Services at SOL LEVINSON & BROS., INC., 8900 Reisterstown Road, at Mount Wilson Lane on Wednesday, February 15, at 12 noon. Interment at Beth Jacob Cemetery, Finksburg, Md. Please omit flowers. Contributions in her memory may be sent to the charity of your choice. The family will be receiving at Pikesville DoubleTree by Hilton, 1726 Reisterstown Road, Baltimore, MD 21208, immediately following interment, until 5:30 p.m.
KEARNEY, Neb. (AP) — Sentencing has been scheduled May 30 for a man who admitted starting a fire at a woman’s basement apartment in Kearney.
Court records say 31-year-old Clifford Sellers pleaded guilty to arson after prosecutors dropped a burglary charge. Police say no one was injured in the Jan. 22 fire.
NDSU MBB Guard Paul Miller Named Summit League Player of the Week
Miller averaged 23 points, seven rebounds and three assists in two games
FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota State senior guard Paul Miller is finding his stroke after a sluggish start to the season.
Miller is the Summit League Player of the Week after strong performances against North Dakota and Missouri State.
He scored 30 points against the Fighting Hawks in a Bison victory, and he came a rebound shy of a double-double against the Bears.
Sheriff’s Deputies called for help from the Humane Society yesterday afternoon, after some folks living in the 9400 block of the Spirit Lake Memorial Highway reported that their neighbor’s ram wouldn’t let them out of their home. The 911 caller says that the ram belongs to his neighbor from across the street, and has been aggressive for some time. Yesterday, the caller said that the animal had been ramming their house, and he says that the animal would charge when they tried to open the front door. The Humane Society did respond, meeting with the 911 caller and with the owner of the ram.
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Former Houston Rockets star Steve Francis was reportedly arrested for public intoxication on Sunday night in Burbank, CA.
According to TMZ, Francis was arrested after police were notified of an unruly patron in a hotel bar.
Francis, 41, was arrested around 11:40 PM after police were called for a disturbance between two men at a hotel in Burbank.
Law enforcement sources tell us when cops arrived, Francis was intoxicated. He was arrested for being drunk in public.
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Kanye West’s recent Twitter spree, which revealed some of his ideology and expressed support for conservative commentator Candace Owens, elicited widespread criticism over the weekend. But the comments also earned him praise from many right-wing observers, including controversial conspiracy theorist Alex Jones of InfoWars.
“.@kanyewest I admire your bold moves against the thought police,” Jones wrote. “And if you want to see these control-freak vampires really go crazy, please join me on my broadcast!”
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NEWARK, N.J. — E.J. Crawford scored 19 points, Rickey McGill added 17, including the go-ahead bucket with under a minute to play, and Iona held on Saturday for a 74-70 win over NJIT.
McGill hit the go-ahead bucket with 41 seconds left and Schadrac Casimir sealed the win with 4-of-4 shooting from the line sandwiched around an NJIT layup by Shyquan Gibbs.
Deyshonee Much had 12 points and seven rebounds for Iona (4-4), which hit 10 of 20 from 3-point range and shot 45 per cent from the field overall to win its third straight.
NJIT (5-5) trailed by nine at the break but chipped away in the second half, retaking the lead 62-61 on Diandre Wilson’s layup with 8:09 left.
TK Edogi quickly put Iona back on top with a 3-pointer at the other end and Roland Griffin padded it with a layup before Wilson sank a pair of free throws and Gibbs got a bucket to tie the game at 66-all. The Highlanders tied it again at 68.
Anthony Tarke led NJIT with 21 points and Abdul Lewis had 15 rebounds.
Related Stories Twenty-one prospective police recruits undergoing screening at the Koforidua Police Training Centre in the Eastern Region have been arrested for allegedly presenting forged documents, and are currently on police enquiry bail.
According to the Regional Police Public Relations Officer who confirmed the arrest to DAILY GUIDE, the suspects are assisting in investigation and would be put before court for prosecution.
Since the beginning of this week, hundreds of young people have been going through screening processes to be enlisted into the Ghana Police Service.
Some of the prospective recruits queued at dawn to enable them to get the opportunity to go through the process.
The youth had to endure the heat of the scorching sun as they stood several hours in queues. Ambulance Service personnel were stationed at the centre to provide first aid.
Despite some few reported instances of underhand influences, the process had been transparent and fair.
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State troopers assisted six ducklings and their mother across I-5 in Mountlake Terrace on Sunday night.
“One of the ducks ran across all lanes of I-5 and miraculously was not hit,” Trooper Heather Axtman tweeted Sunday night.
All seven ducks were safely recovered and relocated.
Beleskey is not in the lineup for Game 3 on Monday against the Senators as he is serving as a healthy scratch.
Beleskey saw a paltry 17:24 of ice time combined in the series' first two games, skating to a minus-2 and recording three shots on net, so it's not entirely surprising to see him spend Game 3 in the press box. With just eight points in 49 regular-season games in 2016-17, he shouldn't have been on too many playoff shortlists, anyway.
Daniel Ricciardo will walk a contract "tightrope" in 2018.
That is the view of the Australian’s countryman Mark Webber, referring to the fact that Ricciardo is on the prowl for a potential move from Red Bull for 2019.
"The first part of the year is very important for him," Webber told Melbourne newspaper The Age.
"He is on a tightrope. There is no question."
But he said that while Ricciardo is gambling slightly by stalling, 28-year-old Ricciardo’s F1 future is "safe".
"It’s just a question if he is wants the absolute perfect team in ’19 and trying to get number 1 status somewhere in those teams. That’s what he would love to achieve," Webber said.
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The Rams became the first team in the history of the Associated Press awards to win offensive player of the year, defensive player of the year and coach of the year.
Sean McVay became the latest to win, earning coach of the year. Todd Gurley won offensive player of the year, and Aaron Donald took defensive honors.
The awards are based on the regular season. Otherwise Eagles coach Doug Pederson likely would have won the award.
McVay received 35 votes to 11 for Mike Zimmer, two for Doug Marrone and one each for Pederson and Belichick.
McVay, 32, led the Rams to an 11-5 record and the NFC West title in his first season as a head coach. The Rams were 4-12 in 2016 and had not qualified for the postseaosn since 2004.
“This really is the ultimate team award,” McVay said, via Myles Simmons of the Orange County Register.
Nawaz to decide return after consulting lawyer
LONDON: Pakistan Muslim League-N quaid Nawaz Sharif has said he will take a decision about returning to Pakistan after consulting his lawyer.
According to a private TV channel, he was asked whether he was returning to Pakistan to attend the court proceedings against him in Avenfield and Azizia Mill references.
He said he was in London in connection with his wife’s illness. However, he would decide about going back to Pakistan after discussing the issue with his lawyer.
A professional driver in his 40s has been charged with embezzling 128,000 liters of fuel, valued at about 900,000.
VG newspaper reported that the embezzelment took place between 2012 and 2015. The fuel belonged to Uno-X Energi, and the man’s own employer.
The defendant acknowledged partial guilt, but disagrees with the scope of the crime.
‘His explanation is because he had been tempted to run a little shop in the store, he had sucked up a bit more fuel than he should and sold it on.
But he believes the counter is not completely reliable when there is air in the system, and thus it had registered more fuel than what had been the reality’, said the man’s defence attorney, Pål A. Eide.
The case will begin in Aust-Agder District Court in late June.
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The 2018 Mardi Gras! Galveston celebration was an exciting and fun success! Re-watch coverage from the Parade and festivities below!
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Salinas police shot a man Tuesday afternoon before he led officers on a high-speed chase throughout the city, including two attempts to run over police officers, on Tuesday afternoon. Officers began following a car in South Salinas around 2pm, but stopped their pursuit because the man was driving erratically.
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Alderman Martin Schoppmeyer speaks while Fayetteville Mayor Lioneld Jordan looks on during Schoppmeyer's final City Council meeting on Dec. 20, 2016. Ward 3 Alderman Martin Schoppmeyer was honored last week before the start of his final meeting as a member of the Fayetteville City Council.
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Dec 10 (Gracenote) - Results and standings from the Danish championship matches on Sunday Sunday, December 10 AaB Aalborg 1 FC Copenhagen 1 Brondby 2 AGF Aarhus 2 Nordsjaelland 3 Hobro IK 2 OB Odense 1 Silkeborg IF 2 Saturday, December 9 FC Helsingor 2 Lyngby 1 Friday, December 8 Horsens 2 SonderjyskE 1 Standings P W D L F A Pts 1 Brondby 19 13 4 2 42 18 43 2 Midtjylland 18 13 2 3 44 23 41 3 Nordsjaelland 19 12 3 4 51 34 39 4 Hobro IK 19 7 6 6 27 25 27 5 Horsens 19 6 9 4 25 27 27 6 FC Copenhagen 19 7 5 7 33 25 26 ------------------------- 7 AaB Aalborg 19 6 8 5 18 21 26 8 OB Odense 19 6 7 6 20 19 25 9 SonderjyskE 19 5 6 8 30 28 21 10 Silkeborg IF 19 6 2 11 23 37 20 11 AGF Aarhus 19 5 4 10 20 34 19 12 Lyngby 19 4 6 9 27 41 18 13 FC Helsingor 19 5 1 13 15 32 16 14 Randers 18 3 5 10 17 28 14 1-6: Championship play-off 7-14: Play-off Next Fixtures (GMT): Monday, December 11 Randers v Midtjylland (1800)
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A 67-year-old Thunder Bay man has been charged with impaired driving after a vehicle collided with a hydro pole on the city's south side on the weekend.
The crash occurred on Walsh Street on Sunday. In a media release, police said the vehicle was heavily damaged, and the hydro pole nearly broken in half, as a result of the collision.
There were no injuries, but a section of the road was shut down while Thunder Bay Hydro crews made repairs.
Investigation revealed the man had double the legal limit of alcohol in his system.
Abis Rizvi, a Mumbai-based builder and film producer was among those killed in the Istanbul terror attacks. At least 39 were killed and 40 others were injured during an armed attack at a nightclub in Istanbul early Sunday.
Abis was one of the two Indians who passed away in the attacks, informed External Affairs minister Sushma Swaraj on Twitter.
Abis is the son of former Rajya Sabha MP Akthar Hassan Rizvi. Swaraj had also stated that his parents want to visit Istanbul and the formalities for the visa was being arranged.
Abis has produced films such as ‘Roar: The Tiger of Sundarbans’ . His brother Anjum Rizvi is also a film producer who had produced the critically acclaimed ‘A Wednesday’ among others.
Numerous celebrities like Arshad Warsi, Raveena Tandon among others took to Twitter to convey their condolences to Abis’ family.
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A Philadelphia man who fell into a sinkhole says he was putting traffic cones around it because he was worried about the safety of children playing outside.
Eugene Clarke tells WCAU-TV he was near the sinkhole Saturday night when the asphalt gave way and he tumbled 10 feet into it.
The 58-year-old calls it a "shocking situation to be in."
Clarke has injuries to his ankle, wrist and lower back. He says a city firefighter pulled him out about an hour later with his bare hands "like Hercules."
He says the water department recently came out to deal with other issues on the street but never fixed the sinkhole. The department says there appears to be a sewer line leak and they will look at the hole this week.
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After a traffic stop in the 1600 block of Flower Street, Bakersfield Police officers said they discovered Ryan Kemp in possession of a .40-caliber handgun that has been stolen during a recent residential burglary. Kemp was arrested for firearms violations and participation in a criminal street gang.
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Fire crews were called out to a fire in a Hamilton restaurant early today.
Eight fire crews responded about 4.45am to the blaze at the Mexican restaurant on Victoria Street.
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A Fire Service spokesman said the blaze is believed to have started in the kitchen.
A search was carried out top flour and second floor as it was believed people may have been trapped inside.
The search found no occupants inside.
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BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (AP) Mets closer Jeurys Familia pitched an inning for Double-A Binghamton on Monday as he prepares to return from a 15-game suspension under Major League Baseball’s domestic violence policy.
Familia worked a 1-2-3 sixth inning against Portland in his first appearance this season, throwing six of his nine pitches for strikes. He is eligible to return to New York’s roster Thursday, when the team wraps a three-game home series against Philadelphia.
Familia’s suspension stems from an altercation with his wife last fall. He was arrested Oct. 31 on a simple assault charge, but prosecutors later dropped the case. Under the domestic violence policy, a player can be disciplined absent a criminal conviction
Familia can participate in up to six minor league games while serving the penalty.
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Police say seven people, including three teenagers, were injured in a New Year’s Day shooting in Miami-Dade’s West Little River neighborhood.
The Miami Herald (http://hrld.us/2hEq8Ny ) reports that police say the victims were standing outside a house at around 6 p.m. Sunday when a car pulled and someone inside opened fire.
Police say six of the victims are in stable condition. A 17-year-old is in critical condition.
Police say there may be more than one suspect. A description of the suspect’s vehicle was not given.
Selma Museum Could Get Tourism Boost from Montgomery Memorial
by George McDonald
From the West Alabama Newsroom–
The cities of Selma and Montgomery are bound together by civil rights history.
Now some people in Selma are hoping the new Memorial for Peace and Justice can be another tie that binds the cities.
The Memorial for Peace and Justice in Montgomery is the first national museum dedicated to victims of lynching and racial terror.
Officials at Ancient Africa, Enslavement and Civil War Museum in Selma are hoping to get a boost in traffic from the Capital City’s newest museum.
“This is the Ancient Africa, Enslavement and Civil War Museum and so at this museum we talk about the history of Africans and part of that history was that Africans was lynched in the south and throughout the country,” said Tour Guide Sam Walker.
For more Information about the Ancient Africa, Enslavement and Civil War Museum go to www.aaecwm.info.
MILAN May 3 Italian online fashion retailer Yoox-Net-A-Porter posted a 15.4 percent rise in first-quarter sales at current exchange rates, driven by revenue growth at its flagship stores.
Overall sales came in at 515 million euros ($562 million), just above an estimate by Thomson Reuters of 512 million euros. Sales rose 16 percent at constant exchange rates and 19.1 percent on a like-for-like basis.
Sales at YNAP's flagship stores, which include well-known brands such as Italy's Armani and account for almost 11 percent of total revenues, rose 20.6 percent in the first three months of the year.
The group processed 2.2 million orders in the period up from 2 million in January-March 2016, with an average order value of 343 euros, also up from the same period last year. ($1 = 0.9161 euros) (Reporting by Giulia Segreti)
GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Paul Miller made a career-high 12 field goals in 16 attempts and scored 30 points and North Dakota State used 60-per cent shooting to beat North Dakota 88-79 on Saturday.
North Dakota State (4-5) entered with just one win in five road games this season.
Tyson Ward helped the Bison start fast and made all three of his 3-pointers and North Dakota State led 29-15 on 12-for-15 shooting.
The Fighting Hawks put together an 18-5 rally to trim the deficit to a point before North Dakota state ended the half with a 10-3 run and led 44-37 at intermission. The Bison shot 17 of 29 from the field including 7 for 13 from 3-point range.
Geno Crandall later made a layup, a jumpshot and a 3-pointer in succession to close the deficit to 59-58 but North Dakota never got closer.
Tyson Wards scored 15 points for the Bison and A.J. Jacobson had 12.
Marlon Stewart led North Dakota with 23, Crandall, 20 and Conner Avants and Kienan Walter each scored 11.
North Dakota leads the all-time series 160-134.
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A day after actress-producer Priyanka Chopra got a notice from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) for an illegal construction, her mother Madhu Chopra’s spokesperson said on Wednesday the “the required appropriate measures” were being taken.
“We have received the notice from the BMC. We are coordinating with the officials and have already taken the required appropriate measures,” Madhu’s spokesperson said in a statement.
According to a report, Priyanka got a notice from the BMC on Tuesday for unauthorised construction in the premises of her Oshiwara office and the adjoining commercial premises rented out by her.
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* Dundee Energy Limited announces first quarter 2017 financial results
* Dundee Energy Ltd - Revenues before royalty interests earned from oil and natural gas sales during Q1 of 2017 were $7.0 million versus $5.0 million
* Dundee Energy Ltd - Production volumes during Q1 of 2017 averaged 10,238 mcf/d (three months ended March 31, 2016 - 10,872 mcf/d) of natural gas
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SEYMOUR, Conn. (WTNH) — Seymour firefighters are investigating what may have cause a fire to break out late Sunday night at a home on Bungay Road.
Just after 11:00 p.m., firefighters responded to 131 Bungay Road on a report of a heavy fire. A News 8 photographer spoke with firefighters on the scene who said there are no fire hydrants in that area; so a few towns were called in to help out with tanker trucks.
The house was heavily damaged. Firefighters on the scene told News 8 that all of the occupants of the house were able to escape safely. No one was hurt.
An investigation is underway to determine what may have caused the fire.
Google’s high-end Home Max speaker is now available from Best Buy and Verizon , two months after the product was announced . Like the existing Google Home and Home Mini, the Max uses Google Assistant voice commands to launch music, answer questions, and control smart-home devices. But instead of dinky speakers, the Home Max has dual subwoofers and custom tweeters. It also automatically makes equalization adjustments to fit the room, using its microphones to measure the acoustics.
This kind of room tuning is supposed to be a key feature of Apple’s HomePod speaker, which was originally due this month but has now been delayed until early next year. Sonos also has a similar feature in its own speakers, one of which now has Amazon’s Alexa assistant built in.
All of which means that the virtual assistant wars have finally spilled into the high-end speaker market.JN
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) Lane Kiffin isn’t sticking around to run Alabama’s offense in the national championship game.
Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban said Monday that Kiffin will leave to focus on his new job as Florida Atlantic’s head coach. Incoming offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian will replace him for the Jan. 9 game against Clemson in Tampa, Florida.
Saban says he and Kiffin spoke following the semifinal game against Washington. He said with the time demands of handling both jobs, ”we recognized that it is best for our players, and for Lane, that we allow him to turn his full attention to his new head coaching role at FAU.”
Kiffin says it ”was a very difficult decision, but it’s a decision made in the best interests of the program.”
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In 2014, American Idol winner, Reuben Studdard lost a ton of weight – more than 100pounds – when he participated in the hit show ‘Biggest Loser’. (left). Right is what he looks like these days. He’s gained back the weight…
Weight loss is hard, but this diet plan can help Britons to shed a stone in just over half a year, and to keep it off for good.
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Baku. 4 April. REPORT.AZ/ On 5 April 2017, the Office of the Personal Representative of theOSCEChairperson-in-Office in accordance with its mandate plans to conduct the next ceasefire monitoring exercise on the LOC, in the direction of the village Garakhanbeyli (Fizuli region).
Report was told in the press service of Azerbaijani Ministry of Defense (MoD), on Azerbaijani side the monitoring will be held by field assistants of the Personal Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office,Peter Schwedberg, Simon Tiller and the head of the High Level Planning Group (HLPG), Colonel Hans Lampalzer.
Field assistants to Personal Representative Mikhail Olaru, Gennady Petrika, and a Personal Representative of the HLPG Colonel-Lieutenant Patrick Farrelli will carry out the monitoring exercise in the territory of the Republic of Azerbaijan occupied and controlled by the armed forces of Armenia.
Why don't we attempt to recruit from union anymore some of the best talents over the years have been discovered by people like the mighty Doug Laughton on our back doors surely it still can be done guys who are more suited to league playing style than union this is the only way to compete with the aussies again plus a larger pool to fish.
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A woman wants to know why she, her toddler and her elderly parents were kicked off a flight from Houston to New York when she thinks they did nothing wrong.Mei Rui says flight attendants had asked her to stop breastfeeding her son and get him into his seat before takeoff, but she asked for a few minutes to finish.Spirit says Rui refused to comply with crew instructions.The airline says the woman was refunded for the flight.
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — A female stunt driver has died after a motorcycle crash on a set for the movie “Deadpool 2” in downtown Vancouver, police said Monday.
The driver’s name was not immediately released.
Witness Sharmina Kermalli said she had just walked into a Starbucks next door to where the accident happened when she heard a loud crash. She ran out of the coffee shop and saw glass still falling on the body of the woman.
A crumpled motorcycle was seen lying on its side at the location of the accident near Vancouver’s waterfront.
Police said officers were at the scene and investigators with WorkSafeBC, the provincial workplace safety agency, were also looking into the crash.
Deadpool, a Marvel Comics superhero, is played by Vancouver-born actor Ryan Reynolds.
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Regulators approve $50M in customer utility bill cuts
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The Michigan Public Service Commission has approved settlements with seven utilities to pass along to ratepayers more than $50 million in total savings from the federal corporate income tax overhaul.
The panel Wednesday approved filings for Alpena Power Co., DTE Gas Co., Michigan Gas Utilities Corp., Northern States Power, SEMCO Energy Gas Co., and Upper Michigan Energy Resources Corp. The savings in customer utility bills take effect July 1.
The tax overhaul reduced the corporate rate from 35 percent to 21 percent and made other changes to tax rules.
The commission says rulings will be announced later for Consumers Energy Co., DTE Electric Co., Indiana Michigan Power Co. and Upper Peninsula Power Co.
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 2 (UPI) — Actress Billie Lourd has broken her silence in the wake of the unexpected deaths last week of her mother Carrie Fisher and grandmother Debbie Reynolds.
“Receiving all of your prayers and kind words over the past week has given me strength during a time I thought strength could not exist,” Lourd said in an Instagram post Monday. “There are no words to express how much I will miss my Abadaba and my one and only Momby. Your love and support means the world to me.”
The message accompanied a sweet family photo of Lourd as a little girl with her mom and grandmother.
Fisher died Tuesday at the age of 60 after suffering a mid-flight heart attack on Dec. 23. Reynolds, 84, had a stroke and died a day after Fisher passed. Lourd, 24, is Fisher’s only child.
TAMPA, Fla. — Police in Florida say an angry dog sent three people to the hospital after one tried to put a sweater on it.
Tampa police say the pit bull mix named Scarface bit a 52-year-old woman who was trying to dress him on Friday and her husband was attacked while trying to pull the dog off of her.
Police say the couple’s 22-year-old son was attacked while trying to stop the dog by stabbing it in the neck and head.
The three people escaped the house and left the dog in the backyard.
Police say animal control officers shot it with a tranquilizer gun, but it managed to get back into the house where there were two children present.
Police used a bean bag gun and stun gun on the animal before catching it.
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ST. LOUIS, MO (KTVI)-A new, innovative line of healthy drinks being sold at Whole Foods Market and Dierbergs is produced right here in St. Louis!
FOX 2's Katie Kormann is live in downtown at Karuna with a look inside of the facility.
HOUSTON (AP) – A Houston television station’s building that flooded and was evacuated last year during live coverage of Hurricane Harvey is being demolished and the property sold. The Houston Chronicle reports the former KHOU-TV complex along Buffalo Bayou was sold to a group associated with funeral home and cemetery conglomerate Service Corporation International. The property is near SCI headquarters. Terms weren’t released. Appraisal district records estimate the site is worth at least $13 million. KHOU, on Aug. 27 during Harvey, tweeted images of water pushing through a front door and flooding the lobby as the staff was forced to evacuate. KHOU is a CBS affiliate owned by TEGNA. It’s been operating in temporary studios at Houston Public Media. KHOU in March announced plans for a new complex in the Galleria area.
Sawh Volt Inc softball set for La Grange on June 10
La Grange School ground will come alive on June 10 when the Sawh Volt 7-a-side softball cricket competition is being stage. The competition which is being organised by Greg Singh and Imran Hamid will see the winning team taking home a trophy and $100,000 and runner up a trophy and $30,000.
The tournament was set to be played on Sunday last but has been re-scheduled due to the inclement weather.
Entrance fee is $10,000. The man-of-the-match in the final, the player that take the best catch, best bowler and best batsman in the tournament, bowler that takes the most wickets in an over, most sixes by a batman in an innings, best bowling figure and batman with the highest individual score will all be rewarded.
The first 10 teams will be accepted and among them set to battle for supremacy are Speedboat, Farm XI, Canal, Young Warriors, Meten-Meer-Zorg, Leonora and Success All stars. Action will get under way at 10:00hrs. Teams can contact Hamid on 622-5843.
RENO COUNTY— A Kansas chemical plant continued operation north of Sterling on Monday following Thursday’s fire that destroyed a building.
The fire at Jacam Chemicals broke out around 9 a.m. in a building used to produce a clay product for the oil drilling industry.
While the material was not explosive or hazardous, it did burn hot enough to cause the large metal building to collapse. There were no injuries.
Jacam does plan to rebuild that area of the plant and will move the six employees displaced from their jobs by the fire to other duties, according to company spokesperson Laura Snyder.
Cause of the fire is still under investigation.
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March 30 Ardepro Co Ltd :
* Says it plans to buy a building in Tokyo
* Says the acquisition is not disclosed
* Says the settlement to be done before the end day of May
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A husband and wife were found shot dead on Tuesday night inside their remote house on a mountain in Surat Thani’s Phanom district.
Residents of Moo 3 in Tambon Plu Thuan alerted police after discovering the double murder while gathering foodstuffs on Mount Khao Song Praek.
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PODGORICA, Montenegro (AP) — Police in Montenegro say they have picked up 17 migrants, including 11 Syrians, from an Italian fishing boat that sent a distress signal off the Montenegrin coast.
The police ship's crew said Tuesday they picked up the migrants from a small inflatable boat floating in the Adriatic sea. Police say two Moroccans, two people from Yemen, one from Afghanistan and one from Pakistan were also on the boat. The group included four children.
It was not immediately clear where the migrants started their journey.
Montenegro has been largely spared from the migrant flow across the Balkans that peaked in 2016, with people fleeing wars and poverty in the Middle East, Africa and Asia trying to reach the Western Europe.
SACRAMENTO (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday evening's drawing of the California Lottery's "Fantasy 5" game were:
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At 10.55am, GMR Infra shares traded 2.74% lower at Rs17.75 apiece on BSE. Photo: Bloomberg
New Delhi: GMR Infrastructure Ltd on Thursday reported a standalone net loss of Rs819.53 crore for the quarter ended 31 March, compared to a loss of Rs2,478.78 crore a year ago.
Total revenue in the quarter stood at Rs321.29 crore, up from to Rs272.47 crore in the year-ago period, GMR Infrastructure said in a regulatory filing.
During the quarter, the company reported provision for diminution in value of investments and advances in subsidiaries of Rs662.50 crore as against a provision of Rs2,357.68 crore made in the last quarter of 2016-17.
At 10.55am, GMR Infra shares traded 2.74% lower at Rs17.75 apiece on BSE.
Officers executed a warrant on a property in Coventry and discovered items they believed to be suspicious.
The Army's Explosive Ordnance Disposal was called to carry out an examination of the items.
A cordon was erected around the property in Brookside Avenue and numerous nearby houses were evacuated.
Police also closed the road to ensure the scene could be made safe.
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Sony Pictures Television and CBS will see “Walker, Texas Ranger” — Chuck Norris — in court.
The iconic action star who fought Bruce Lee in “The Way of the Dragon” in 1972 is taking on Sony and CBS in 2018 over profits from his hit television show. A lawsuit alleges that CBS failed to pay Mr. Norris’ Top Kick Productions 23 percent of the “the profits earned from any, and all, exploitations” of “Walker, Texas Ranger.”
“CBS was among the networks that were fully aware of Chuck Norris’ success, history, brand and image, which resulted in CBS agreeing to become the primary distributor of ‘Walker,’” the lawsuit states, Fox News reported Friday.
Top Kick Productions filed the lawsuit Jan. 31 in Superior Court for the state of California in Los Angeles County.
‘Walker, Texas Ranger’ ran from 1993 to 2001.
A CBS representative declined to offer comment when contacted by Fox. The network said that a Sony representative did not respond to its inquiry prior to publication.
The Vancouver Canucks open the 2017/18 season this Saturday on home ice against the Edmonton Oilers but the excitement isn’t what it used to be.
Ticket prices have fallen from previous years when empty seats at Rogers Arena were hard to come by, according to longtime fans, ticket resellers, and those who usually bank their business on the Canucks’ success.
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“Forty-seven dollars, that’s cheaper than it used to cost when I had a half-season ticket package way back in the day,” longtime fan Don Falconer said of this year’s low ticket prices. “Back around 1998-99, I think I paid more for a game back then.”
GETTY A tree surgeon has been killed on a leafy affluent street following a neck injury
The man, in his 30s, was working in Bermondsey, south London, when he suffered a serious injury and died at the scene. Witnesses reported seeing “a lot of blood” after the incident, around 11am this morning.
One, Miles Marvin, tweeted: “Second life threatening accident I've seen at Four Squares Bermondsey in a year. “Poor man come to earn some money and won't even make it home tonight.
GETTY A Scotland Yard spokesman said police were called to the scene at about 11am
"Tree surgeon had a serious accident, not sure of what actually happened but I saw a lot of blood.”
Second life threatening accident I've seen at Four Squares Bermondsey in a year @MilesMarvin
A Scotland Yard spokesman said police were called to the scene at about 11am to reports of an injured man. “Officers, the London Ambulance Service and London's Air Ambulance attended.
GETTY London's Air Ambulance attended but the man was pronounced dead at the scene
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Criminal activity at some Marietta hotels is bad for the guests and a drain on the city's police department, ultimately hitting taxpayers in their pocketbooks.
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It is an end of an era for a local family-owned flower shop in Malibu. Locals will know have to find their floral arrangements elsewhere as Cosentino’s has officially shut its doors.
Signs went up in December at the shop indicating the business would be closing.
While no specific date had been released for the closing, the store was cleared out this week and is very much out of business.
From a flood to a fire in 1993 that burned the store to the ground, the flower shops has certainly seen hard times, but the family operation has always managed to stay on its feet.
Cosentino’s had been operating in Malibu since 1973.
Unlike the flower shop, the Consenting nursery remains in business.
FLINT, Mich. (AP) — A woman blamed for the deaths of three children in a Flint house fire has pleaded no contest to second-degree murder.
Two victims were Erica Starkey’s kids. Police say an acquaintance set Starkey’s house on fire when she failed to return after leaving in the wee hours to buy crack cocaine.
Besides murder, Starkey also pleaded no contest to eight other charges related to the 2016 fire. Four-year-old Kayden Hull died in a bedroom that was locked from the outside with a padlock.
Starkey faces at least 18 years in prison when she gets her sentence on June 22.
Rodney King Jr., the man accused of setting the fire, has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and arson.
The other victims were 13-year-old Onyah Starkey and a friend, 14-year-old Brianna Beaushaw.
What is happening to Napoli? Was Juventus-Inter actually a boring match? Are AC Milan any different under Gennaro Gattuso?
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Our man Vieri Capretta analyses the main topics of the Serie A weekend.
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William Vavrek Photography(EDMONTON, Alberta) — Fire crews were able to save five horses from a frozen pond in northern Alberta, Canada, this weekend during a dramatic rescue that was caught on video.
When fire crews from three nearby towns arrived on the scene on Sunday, they found seven horses trapped in the ice, CTV News Edmonton reported.
The crews were able to use chainsaws to help free five of the horses, but it was too late for two others.
The rescue operation happened just west of Grande Prairie.
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Ryan Lizza: “In his letter announcing Comey’s dismissal, Trump made a point of advertising these conversations with Comey, noting, ‘I greatly appreciate you informing me, on three separate occasions, that I am not under investigation.’ When Comey went public, last week, with his account of his interactions with Trump, the President’s defenders pounced on the fact that Comey corroborated Trump’s claim.”
“The irony in all of this is that Trump’s actions may very likely have caused him to personally come under investigation.”
“There is some public evidence that Mueller is taking the obstruction accusation seriously. He asked for and received all the memos that Comey wrote memorializing Comey’s interactions with Trump. Why would Mueller need those unless he was looking into possible obstruction?”
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Baku. 8 December. REPORT.AZ/ An explosion inside a mosque in Mohmand Dara district in Nangarhar province, the east of Afghanistan, left one dead and at least eight others wounded, Report informs citing the RIA Novosti.
The imam of the mosque lost his life in this explosion which occurred when the worshippers were doing the Friday prayers.
The statement said the wounded were taken to nearby health centers in the province and their condition is not critical.
None of the terrorist groups took responsibility for the explosion.
If you were too busy watching Game Of Thrones or Nazis getting punched in the face and running over people yesterday, the Teen Choice Awards 2017 were last night. The problem with letting teens choose things is that Cole Sprouse gets an acting award and Kendall Jenner wins a modeling award. Teens are mostly dumb. But Rita Ora was there and this Rita Ora post (NSFW) was pretty popular, so this post is Rita Ora in a hot dress and link to where she isn’t in a hot dress. Really can’t beat this kind of bargain, folks.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- KC Taste will be a two-day music, food, distillery, wine and beer festival, promoting brick and mortar establishments and showcasing all of the wonderful food and beverage talent Kansas City has to offer. Two days of live music featuring local and national acts Family friendly areas with bounce houses and arts/crafts for the kids.
The event starts Friday, Aug. 3 (4-10 p.m.) and runs through Saturday, Aug. 4 (10 a.m. to 10 p.m.).
It's taking place at Union Station’s outdoor space including both the South Plaza and Triangle Parking, as well as the new Haverty Family Yards.
If you buy you tickets by Friday, June 8, they're only $20. After that they jump to $25.
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Briceno re-signed a minor-league contract with the Tigers.
Briceno platooned as both a starter and reliever for High-A Lakeland, posting a 3.59 ERA across 57.2 innings. Despite a solid season, the 26-year-old has never been promoted past High-A, and is a long shot to ever see big-league action. For now, he will add organizational depth to the Tigers farm system.
As shops close down around them, Costa Coffee is brimming with confidence as it opens up in Grangemouth’s Laporte Precinct.
Store manager Emma Gallacher said: ‘‘With so many other shops in the precinct closing down it’s good for people to hear good news about Grangemouth town centre.
“We’re hoping a popular name such as Costa will encourage many more shoppers into the area. The store has also created eight new jobs in the area.’’
Pictured above are the staff team at the new Costa in Grangemouth: (l-r) Scott Alexander, barista maestro; Daniel Murray, barista; Andrew McNeil, area manager; Costa mascot; Emma Gallacher and Ryan McGrath, barista.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Heilan Home Co Ltd:
* SAYS UNIT SIGNS FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT WITH LINZHI TENCENT TECHNOLOGY AND NINGBO INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT FIRM TO SET UP INDUSTRY FUND WORTH 10.0 BILLION YUAN ($1.59 billion)
* SAYS CONTROLLING SHAREHOLDER‘S PARTY ACTING IN CONCERT SIGNS AGREEMENT TO TRANSFER 238.5 MILLION SHARES IN THE COMPANY TO TENCENT‘S SHENZHEN AFFILIATE FOR 2.5 BILLION YUAN
* SAYS SHARE TRADE TO RESUME ON FEB 5 Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2E7gSkp; bit.ly/2DUz29X; bit.ly/2FDYugg Further company coverage: ($1 = 6.2820 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
Jarin Matuyo was arrested for his third drunk driving offense in Lafourche Parish on Sunday morning , the Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office said. A 33-year-old New Orleans man was arrested for his third drunk driving offense in Lafourche Parish on Sunday morning , the Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office said.
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — “Unite the Right” was the name given to the Virginia rally that ended in bloodshed Saturday when a car plowed in…
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You may remember that Rangers pitcher Martin Perez suffered the offseason’s first bizarre baseball injury when he fractured his elbow in an incident with a bull.
The injury, though serious at the time, didn’t keep Perez out for spring training. He made his Cactus League debut on Sunday and revealed a dark twist to his run-in with a bull.
Perez said he killed the bull and ate it.
Via Star-Telegram.com:
“I killed him and I ate him,” Perez said. Perez allowed one run in five innings in his Cactus League debut Sunday and was asked afterward about the status of the bull. Perez said that he phoned his brother on his way back to Venezuela following his surgery in Texas, and the decision was made. “It was good meat,” Perez said. “No more bull.”
At least he didn’t waste the bull, but that still seemed awfully spiteful.
Though he was initially expected to miss the start of the regular season, Perez is close to full strength after his extended work on Sunday.
If you think Facebook has your back when you get hacked, you might want to think again. An estimated 160,000 Facebook accounts are hacked every day.
The North Korean missile program is so tightly controlled, it's often difficult to know what they're about to do next — this is why North Korea regularly achieves technological breakthroughs earlier than expected.
One of the mysteries of the North Korean missile program is how they went so quickly from a string of missiles blowing up on the launchpad to having the ability to successfully launch an intercontinental ballistic missile.
The New York Times suggests this may be due to a connection to the conflict in Ukraine.
For more on this story, Norman Swan is joined by Matt Bevan.
SAO PAULO, May 30 (Reuters) - Terminal operators at Latin America’s largest port Santos said in a statement on Wednesday that the flow of goods by trucks on the site has not resumed even as a trucker protest against high fuel prices that lasted more than a week began to unwind.
Sopesp, which represents operators including sugar trading group Copersucar SA and grain handler Archer Daniels Midland , said truckers are “refusing” to conduct their vehicles to the port’s loading and unloading areas. “Truckers are parked at many points, apparently awaiting orders or better conditions to continue their journeys.” (Reporting by Ana Mano)
French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire called today for an overhaul of the World Trade Organisation, just two days before European companies may be hit with steep US tariffs on steel and aluminium imports. "We share some of the worries expressed, for example, by the United States over the faulty workings of certain multilateral agencies," including the WTO, Le Marie said at a gathering of OECD officials in Paris.
"This organisation is needed and it should be profoundly rethought," he said. The European Union has been lobbying hard to remain exempted from the punitive US tariffs, announced by President Donald Trump in early March.
But officials have indicated they see little chance that Trump will continue exempting EU companies from the duties of 25 percent on imported steel and 10 percent on aluminium.
The exemptions run out on Friday.
The WTO and other agencies have warned the protectionist threat from Trump's "America First" administration could hamper global growth.
The Phillies can look back at the season’s first 12 games and say they should have won more than four. But there are few, if any, moral victories in a 162-game season. The reality is the Phils lost six close games and enter Tuesday’s series opener against the Mets at Citi Field with a 4-8 record.
Amazon Video has video. A lot of video. Amazon Prime Video has a lot of video that's free along with your Amazon Prime membership. And for everything else — a whole lot of everything else — there's Amazon Prime Video Channels
These are a series of channels to which you'll subscribe monthly and then have available on your Amazon Fire TV, or Fire tablet, or on the web. You get a free seven-day trial for each channel, and then you start paying after that. (Conveniently, through your Amazon account.)
It's a great complement for whatever streaming services you already have through Amazon Fire TV. And it's a brilliant way to check out video that otherwise is off the beaten path.
Here are just a few of the better channels we think you should check out — but by all means definitely cruise through the entire Prime Video Channels section, too. (All prices listed are monthly, and remember that you'll need an Amazon Prime membership, too.)
WINNIPEG, MB – Here are some of the more interesting happenings from Today In History, August 14th…
1913 Severe storm sweeps across the prairies, damaging crops and buildings and killing several people.
1923 “Felix The Cat” debuts in comics.
1945 President Truman announces that Japan had surrendered unconditionally, ending WWII.
1958 Winnipeg Blue Bombers defeat Edmonton Eskimos 29-21 in front of 18,000 spectators in the first CFL game – Bombers went on to win the Grey Cup in the inaugural CFL season.
1965 Sonny & Cher’s “I Got You Babe” hits #1.
1980 People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is incorporated.
1997 Timothy McVeigh is formally sentenced to death for the Oklahoma City bombing.
2003 United Church of Canada votes to approve same-sex marriage.
Today is…International Rosé Day, Creamsicle Day, Navajo Code Talkers Day, Spirit of ‘45 Day & V-J Day.
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March 19 (Reuters) - Klondex Mines Ltd:
* HECLA TO ACQUIRE THREE HIGH-GRADE NEVADA GOLD MINES WITH THE ACQUISITION OF KLONDEX MINES LTD.
* HECLA WILL ACQUIRE KLONDEX FOR CONSIDERATION OF US$462 MILLION WITH A MIX OF CASH AND SHARES OF HECLA COMMON STOCK​
* ‍KLONDEX’S CANADIAN ASSETS WILL BE SPUN OUT TO ITS EXISTING SHAREHOLDERS​
* ‍HECLA WILL BUY ALL OUTSTANDING SHARES OF KLONDEX, THROUGH A PLAN OF ARRANGEMENT​
* ‍KLONDEX’S SHAREHOLDERS WILL RECEIVE US$2.47 PER SHARE IN CASH OR SHARES OF HECLA​
* ‍TRANSACTION IS STRUCTURED TO MINIMIZE DILUTION AND IS EXPECTED TO BE ACCRETIVE ON MOST IMPORTANT FINANCIAL AND OPERATING METRICS​
* ‍CERTAIN MEMBERS OF KLONDEX’S BOARD AND MANAGEMENT TEAM WILL CONTINUE ON AT KLONDEX CANADA​
* ‍HECLA WILL SUBSCRIBE FOR $7.0 MILLION OF COMMON SHARES OF NEW KLONDEX IN EXCHANGE FOR A 13.46% EQUITY INTEREST Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
SACRAMENTO (AP) — Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper is telling California lawmakers to set standards for edible marijuana goods and driving under the influence of cannabis as soon as possible to avoid repeating mistakes that his state made when it legalized recreational pot.
A California Senate committee heard from the Democratic governor Tuesday as the Legislature prepares to regulate sales of the drug. California voters legalized recreational marijuana in November through a statewide ballot proposition.
Hickenlooper told the committee that Colorado saw a rise in child hospitalizations due to kids ingesting edible marijuana products in non-child-proof containers after the state legalized recreational marijuana in 2012.
Marijuana is still illegal at the federal level. Hickenlooper told the California Senate committee he is optimistic President Donald Trump will not crack down on Colorado’s legal marijuana industry.
The rupee maintained overnight levels against the dollar on Tuesday on dry demand from importers, dealers said. The rupee ended steady at 104.81 to the greenback as compared to the previous closing of 104.80 in the interbank currency market. Dealers said activities remained sluggish in the market on the back of less participation by traders.
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Rosen Law Firm To Lead Tesla Stock-Drop Class Action
Law360, San Francisco (February 2, 2018, 5:20 PM EST) -- The Rosen Law Firm PA will be the lead counsel representing a proposed class of Tesla Inc. shareholders in a stock-drop suit against the electric car maker, a California federal judge announced Friday at a hearing in San Francisco.
U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer granted the motion by Laurence Rosen of The Rosen Law Firm to serve as lead counsel and for his client, investor Kurt Friedman, to serve as lead plaintiff for the class. They will represent shareholders who bought Tesla stock between May 4,...
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Daily 3' game
DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Daily 3" game were:
1-8-3
(one, eight, three)
Acting president Yemi Osinbajo is currently presiding over the weekly Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting.
Wednesday’s meeting is the fourth time Osinbajo will chair the meeting since President Muhammadu Buhari departed the country on vacation.
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Dana Loesch is the new public face of the National Rifle Association, an organization long associated with older white men.
Thursday's MEDICINE BALL CARAVAN on KRVS bids good riddance to 2016 with new tunes by Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys, The Revelers and Lost Bayou Ramblers. Also: soulful sounds of Mavis Staples, Charles Bradley and Eric Bibb along with great rockers by The Music Machine, Jimi Hendrix Experience, Public Image Ltd., Frigg A-Go-Go, Mouse & the Traps, Max Frost & the Troopers, The Chocolate Watchband, The Clash, Ramones and Dead Boys.
John Kelly, secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, said marijuana is “not a factor” in the U.S. drug war, and authorities should instead be focusing on other narcotics. Speaking with Chuck Todd Sunday on NBC’s Meet the Press, Kelly said heroin, methamphetamine and cocaine are the three substances authorities should be tackling. Heroin and meth,…
“Weird Al” Yankovic’s polka remix of Hamilton might very well become the Song of the Summer, for theater geeks, at least. The satirist and musician used his unique set of skills to create “The Hamilton Polka,” which was released in March as the latest #Hamildrop. Now, all five casts of Hamilton have filmed themselves lip-syncing along to the medley as seen in the video above. It is, in a word, delightful.
Players from the Broadway, Chicago, and West End productions all make an appearance, as do actors from each of the national tours. Some of them are in costume; others in 21st-century garb; a few get creative with props. The video even got the “Weird” stamp of approval:
Armed herdsmen, on Tuesday morning attacked St. Ignatius Quasi Parish Ukpor-Mbalom in Ayar-Mbalom community of Gwer East Local Government Area of Benue State, killing two Catholic priests and 17 other worshipers.
Our Correspondent gathered that the attackers also burnt down over 100 houses during the attack and sacked the entire community.
The attack came barely four days after the murder of ten persons by herdsmen in Guma Local Government Area and the destruction of several houses by men suspected to be military personnel in Naka, Gwer West Local Government Area of the state.
Most of the victims were attacked while coming from morning mass.
Details later.
Quincy Central Services crews are prepared for the snow we may get.
Local road crews are gearing up for what could be a busy week ahead dealing with snow.
Quincy Central Services crews spent the day on Friday getting their trucks ready to get rid of the snow that may be coming over the next week.
They were prepping their trucks by putting the snow plow back on, checking the tires and the strobe lights, and making sure their trucks and crews are ready to go if we do get snow.
"We just try to get out there ahead of time," said Kevin McClean the Central Services Director. "A lot of times for hills and intersections we like to have the streets be safe, so nobody gets in any accident. That's really what our job is, just keep people safe."
He said if it does snow, allow the crews to have time to clear the roads and if you are following one of their trucks, stay back and give them room.
Latest from @amyhollyfield at the scene of shooting investigation on SB 880 in San Leandro- all lanes remain closed for 3-4 more hours. pic.twitter.com/3WUImLp0JG — Alexis Smith (@AlexisABC7) August 14, 2017
Lots of red lights on Southbound 880 in San Leandro. Avoid! All lanes closed for police investigation- cars must exit at Lewelling. pic.twitter.com/R1q3xwZ6Sd — Amy Hollyfield (@amyhollyfield) August 14, 2017
Police say southbound I-880 in San Leandro has reopened after a shooting left one person in critical condition early Monday morning.The lanes were closed at 2:44 a.m. and a Sig-alert was issued a few minutes later, CHP officials said.Officers said a person was shot in the head overnight after someone in a white car pulled up to a dark car and fired into that vehicle.The victim was taken to a nearby hospital, and is in critical condition.Officials said there were passengers inside the car, but they are all OK.Police are still searching for the shooting suspect.
April 3 Delcath Systems Inc
* Delcath says anticipates cash remaining in controlled accounts, after close of April 2 repurchase agreements, to be able to fund operating activities through 2017 end Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Students at Millennium Brooklyn High school don't sit in rows of desks facing their teacher, they sit in groups facing each other. The unconventional classroom set-up speaks to Principal Kevin Conway's philosophy that students should learn as much from each other as they do from their instructors.
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Hexcel Corporation (NYSE:HXL) announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Aerospace & Defense (A&D) business of Oxford Performance Materials (OPM). OPM A&D produces qualified, high-performance thermoplastic, carbon fiber reinforced 3D printed parts for Commercial Aerospace and Space and Defense applications. The acquisition is subject to customary conditions and is expected to close later this month.
The asset acquisition will include equipment, intellectual property and manufacturing process technology related to the A&D business operations in South Windsor, Connecticut. Other businesses of OPM are not included in the acquisition.
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CLEVELAND - Clouds have moved in and temperatures will rise a little through the night. Snow appears more likely after midnight and most likely after about 8 Sunday morning.
Full forecast, here.
With us trending colder again our Lake Erie ice coverage will climb to above 90% shutting off significant lake effect snow, however, there will be lake enhancement following the cold front in the evening.
Here are some maps…widespread snow is expected in the morning.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Rision Ltd:
* RNL SECURES MANDATE WITH CHAPMANS LIMITED TO RAISE $1.5M
* WILL ISSUE SHARES AND OPTIONS TO CHAPMANS AND OTHER INVESTORS‍​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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The EU’s MEDSTAT IV project has published business registers and demography of enterprises in the ENP-South countries, including Libya.
The project provides expertise and technical support to promote the harmonisation of statistics in line with EU and international standards in 6 domains: business register and business, trade and balance of payments, energy, labour market, migration and transport.
The full report can be downloaded here.
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Four persons allegedly involved in organised cricket betting, including the T20 tri-series in Sri Lanka, have been arrested in Hyderabad, police said on Monday
Sleuths of the Commissioner’s Task Force, North Zone Team, Hyderabad, along with local police raided separate premises under the Abids and Kulsumpura police stations yesterday, a police release said.
Betting activity, including in connection with the T20 tri-series in Sri Lanka, was allegedly going on there, it said.
According to the release, Rs 7.72 lakh, two TV sets, two set top boxes, 10 cell phones and one calculator were seized.
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The Pasco police released surveillance video showing a suspect steal a cash register and a donation jar from Carniceria Los Juanes on Monday. They ask people recognizing the suspect to call 509-545-3421.
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A woman's been arrested by Police in the North investigating human trafficking.
The 29 year old woman was picked up for questioning in Newry in the early hours of this morning.
In a statement the PSNI says a team of officers from the Modern Slavery Human Trafficking Unit, working together with local police, made the arrest.
They say it's part of a proactive investigation into human trafficking and the activities of a criminal gang, believed to be operating in Northern Ireland.
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Syracuse (0-2-1) struggled to execute on its chances in a 1-0 loss to No. 1 Wisconsin (5-0) on Friday night in its home-opener at Tennity Ice Pavilion. The Orange lost its home-opener after coming away from a trip to Bemidji State in Minnesota with only a loss and a tie. Check out our best shots from the game.
× Thief’s vomit leads to arrest in Limestone County Burglary
LIMESTONE COUNTY, Ala. – The Limestone County Sheriff’s Office says they have made an arrest in a burglary dating back to mid-March. Investigators got some lab results back from testing that, they say, confirms the thief’s identity.
James Marlon White, 35, is charged with burglary, and is being held on $10,000 bond.
Investigators were called to Section Line Road for a burglary on March 16th. The homeowner told investigators White forced his way through a walk-out basement door and took a shotgun he found in the home. The homeowner confronted the burglar, and the man dropped the gun and ran out of the basement door. Investigators say the man vomited on his way out of the house.
Investigators sent a sample of the vomit to the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences for DNA testing. The results from that test, received by the Limestone County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday, confirmed the burglar’s identity as James Marlon White.
May 3 Howard Hughes Corp
* Q1 FFO per share $0.23
* Qtrly core ffo of $1.66 per diluted share
* Howard hughes corp says on april 27, 2017, woodlands master credit facility was upsized to increase facility by $30.0 million for a total of $180.0 million
* Howard hughes -amended revolver facility bears interest at 1-month libor plus 2.75% with initial maturity date of april 27, 2020 & 1-year extension option Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
April 3 CCL Industries Inc:
* CCL Industries announces two European acquisitions for Avery
* CCL Industries Inc - combined enterprise value of two transactions is approximately $34.4 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Only the rich can afford these dreams. Trust, FX's new series from Academy Award winners and Executive Producers Danny Boyle, Simon Beaufoy and Christian Colson, premieres 3/25.
The Emporium's muffaletta, for which chef Anderson says he's still perfecting the house-baked bread.
Fort Collins is long on community gathering spots; breweries fill with neighbors on nights and weekends and locals turn out in force to support a vibrant live music scene. But until this week, it was lacking an upscale hub for business meetings and lingering lunches. Enter the Emporium Kitchen and Wine Market, a Sage Restaurant Group creation that just opened at 378 Walnut Street, in the heart of downtown.
Sage (and its parent, Sage Hospitality) has been on a development tear all year, with new or upcoming projects like the Dairy Block and Maven Hotel in downtown Denver, and restaurants like Urban Farmer, Kachina and Departure. Sage co-founder Peter Karpinski says the group had been looking for a Fort Collins site for a while.
AMMAN (Reuters) - Syrian rebel negotiators began a new round of talks with Russian officers on Tuesday over a peace deal in southern Syria that would hand over their weapons and allow Russian military police to enter rebel-held towns, a rebel spokesman said.
Ibrahim al Jabawi said the rebels had carried to the negotiating table their "response to a list of Russian demands" that include the handing over of weapons and settling the status of rebels in a deal that ends the fighting.
The Russian demands, handed to rebels in a meeting in a town in southern Syria on Saturday, had prompted a walkout by the rebels, who said the terms were humiliating. The opposition team was persuaded by Jordan to go back to the negotiating table, diplomatic sources said.
(Reporting by Suleiman Al-Khalidi, Editing by William Maclean)
The Asbury Park Press reports Belmar's "Spirit of the American Doughboy" statue was severely damaged. The statue depicts an infantryman walking with a rifle and a grenade and was dedicated in 1930.
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HOUSTON, April 28 Oil producer Chevron Corp said on Friday it swung to a first-quarter profit due to cost cuts and rising crude prices.
The company posted net income of $2.68 billion, or $1.41 per share, compared to a loss of $725 million, or 39 cents per share, in the year-ago period.
Production rose 0.4 percent to 2.67 million barrels of oil equivalent per day. (Reporting by Ernest Scheyder)
WD My Passport USB 3.0 Portable External Hard Drive
At some point, either at school or in future work, you'll likely need more space for your computer. That's where an external hard drive comes in, offering you additional storage space within a small, compact device that's easy to plug in and use. Realistically, you'd be fine going with either WD or Seagate, as they are ostensibly the same, but for the purposes of this write-up, I'm specifically going to refer to the former company's 3TB blue model. The drive's sleek and miniature design makes carrying your data around much easier -- certainly more comfortable than lugging around a laptop. Bringing over your group assignment to a friend's place has never been easier. The external hard drive can also be used on your PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles, if you need more space for your games of choice.
DENVER — The San Francisco Giants placed right-hander Jeff Samardzija on the 10-day disabled list with shoulder tightness.
Samardzija left his start Tuesday after throwing 23 pitches and giving up two runs in the first inning. He's 1-4 with a 6.56 ERA this season.
The 33-year-old Samardzija said the shoulder ailment is one that "comes and goes. It's one of those things, where you have to deal with it."
To take his place on the roster, the Giants recalled righty Tyler Beede from Triple-A Sacramento. Beede made two starts with San Francisco in April, going 0-1 with a 8.22 ERA.
Volvo Cars adds in-car delivery by Amazon Key to its expanding range of connected services.
HOUSTON - As of Tuesday, Volvo-owning Amazon Prime customers can now opt to have their packages delivered to the trunk of their vehicle.
The service, which is available in 37 U.S. cities, including Houston, provides delivery drivers with a one-time digital access code through keyless entry technology to unlock the Volvo's trunk and drop off the package.
When customers are checking out, Volvo owners will have the option to select their car as their preferred delivery location.
When the process is done, the Prime customer will receive a notification through their Volvo On Call app.
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March 29 Exxon Mobil Corp
* Point Resources, majority owned by HitecVision, says to buy ExxonMobil’s operated upstream business in Norway
* Point Resources says transaction subject to regulatory and partner consents and is expected to complete in q4 2017, with an effective date of 1 January 2017
* Point Resources says 2016 production was 54,000 boe/d from the ExxonMobil operated fields
* Point Resources says the combined company has the potential to grow its production base organically to over 80,000 boe/d by 2022 Source text: bit.ly/2nuwaVE Further company coverage: (Reporting By Terje Solsvik)
Boris Johnson has said he is appalled by the "targeted and heinous murders" of seven paramedics in Syria.
Gunmen stormed an office belonging to the Syrian Civil Defence group, more commonly known as the White Helmets, on Saturday.
Seven of its members were killed while the culprits also stole two vehicles and other equipment during the attack in the north western town of Sarmin.
Since 2013 the White Helmets have saved thousands of lives in Syria, rescuing people from bombings and missile strikes.
Foreign Secretary Mr Johnson said: "I am appalled by the targeted and heinous murders of heroic White Helmets volunteers who put their own safety at risk to save lives on all sides of the Syrian conflict.
"Their bravery and humanity is so inspiring and their deaths a huge loss for their families, Syria and the world."
At least 17 people were killed and eight more were injured in a terrorist attack in the centre of the capital of Burkina Faso, Ouagadougou, Reuters reported quoting Communication Minister Remis Dandjinou.
The victims came from several different nationalities, Dandjinou said, but at least one of the dead was a French national.
As it was noted, three gunmen opened fire on customers seated outside a restaurant. Security forces killed three attackers, but some people are still trapped in the building.
According to the minister, an investigation is underway.
MARK STEYN: Who Lost Turkey? (Revisited). “Sultan Erdoğan – who, a mere 15 years ago, was banned from holding political office – has now succeeded in dismantling almost every defining element of the Kemalist republic. What replaces it will be a crude strongman state in service of Islamic imperialism. . . . In fairness to the new Caliph, ever since he emerged from his semi-pro footballing career to run for Mayor of Istanbul, he’s played a more cunning game than the stan-of-the-month loons. As he said in one of his most famous soundbites, democracy is a bus you ride to the stop you want – and then you get off. And he was quite happy to take the scenic route, stop by stop by stop. In the two or three years after he came to power, I was assured that he was a ‘moderate Islamist’ not merely by the all the foreign-policy think-tank ‘experts’ but even by his political rivals in the previous Kemalist government.”
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Motilal Oswal has come out with its fourth quarter (January-March) earnings estimates for the Retail sector. The brokerage house expects Titan Company to report net profit at 171.7 crore down 33% quarter-on-quarter.
Net Sales are expected to decrease by 22.4 percent Q-o-Q (up 23.3 percent Y-o-Y) to Rs 3004.4 crore, according to Motilal Oswal.
Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) are likely to fall by 24.4 percent Q-o-Q (up 36.2 percent Y-o-Y) to Rs 266.7 crore.
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Brian Flynn will have to work hard to regain his spot after he recovers from the injuries he sustained. In what appears to be turning into somewhat of a tradition, yet another baseball player has injured himself ahead of spring training in an unusual way.
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It was a “single episode of brutal and calculated murderous violence (and) a course of offending that can only be described as heinous in the extreme,” Fullerton said.
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Orange Leaf says it will be closed Wednesday after a car ran into the building Tuesday night. The company’s Facebook page says no one was hurt, but it did cause a few scary moments. It says it is trying to re-open as quick as possible, but it is not sure when that might be.
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CAIRO Feb 14 BP's CEO said on Tuesday that U.S. shale oil production will keep a check on any spikes in oil prices.
Bob Dudley, speaking at an media conference, also said he sees about $55-60 per barrel as a healthy price for crude oil.
Egypt has gone from exporting energy to being a net importer as domestic output has failed to keep pace with rising demand. (Reporting by Lin Noueihed and Eric Knecht; Editing by Louise Ireland)
The president and part owner of a York County construction and excavation business has been indicted on federal wire fraud for embezzling $100,000. U-S Attorney David Freed says 44-year old Wendi Detter allegedly wrote herself checks for personal use as an officer of YCP Inc. between January of 2010 and June of 2016.
All Wayne Samuels wanted to do was drop off his wife at the new Vaughan subway station and get on his way.
Not so fast.
Before he could drive away after a minute or so, two city of Vaughan bylaw officers handed him a $40 ticket, he said.
“They don’t have the proper signage there. I said to them (bylaw officers), ‘Where’s the sign that says you can’t stop there?’ And he pointed way back toward the intersection. I said, ‘I’m making a left turn. I’m watching for traffic and pedestrians and there’s no way I’m going to notice a sign that says you can’t stop in front of the main subway building,’ ” said a frustrated Samuels, 50.
What really bothers him is the notion that bylaw officers watched him stop, knowing they would ticket him and didn’t just tap on his window and tell him to move along instead of fining him.
Arizona Wildcats forward Lauri Markkanen holds the ball away from Xavier Musketeers forward Kaiser Gates and guard Quentin Goodin in the second half during the semifinals of the West Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. If this mock draft comes to fruition, the Knicks would be a nightmare for opposing defenses to handle--regardless of how the Carmelo Anthony saga plays out.
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Chris Baker, who formerly managed the University Wellness Center in downtown Jackson, has been named the executive director of Downtown Fitness, powered by Baptist Health Systems, which has moved into the facility at 100 E. Capitol St., Suite 107.
Baker has more than 20 years of experience in the fitness facility industry and holds numerous fitness certifications.
With approximately 17,000 square feet of space, Downtown Fitness – Powered by Baptist Health Systems, will boast the latest in exercise equipment, group exercise classes, and executive-style locker rooms. The center will offer a total body toning boot camp, indoor cycling, low-impact/high-output cardio machines complete with integrated TVs, total body training selectorized strength machines, and a comprehensive free-weight training area. There will also be a Baptist Medical Clinic for facility members and corporate health clients.
'DWTS' top tearjerker moments from Week 3 Monday night’s “Dancing With the Stars” might as well have been sponsored by Kleenex, because there wasn’t a dry eye in the house. The celebrity contestants hit the ballroom with...
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Remington rolling block gunsmith? I have a quite uniquely built rolling block in .257 Roberts. My father had a new barrel put on it and a oddly beautiful stock built as well, many many years ago. And this is one of the few rifles that I want to continue modifying like he did. First thing first tho, is this trigger. No joke probably a 12+ lb trigger. it is crisp and my local gunsmith cleaned it and did a very minimal trigger job which did make it more crisp, but he said he didn't want to mess it up so he backed off. Anyone have recommendations for a Smith to make this shootable? I have a few other things I'm interested in doing to it as well. Located in Colorado but I can ship it if the Smith was right.
Dash cam video shows off-duty officer driving the wrong way before a DUI stop
The City of Ferndale has released dash cam video showing an off-duty Michigan police officer driving the wrong way on a one way road before being stopped for a DUI.(Video by City of Ferndale Department of Police Media)
The Fresno Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect who robbed a U-Save Liquor store at gunpoint. The incident happened on Jan. 9 around 11 p.m. at 3639 E Belmont Ave in Fresno. The suspect is in his mid-20s to early 30s, 5 feet 7 inches tall and 160 pounds. He is also likely armed with a black semi-automatic handgun. Anyone with information should call 559-621-2072 or Crime Stoppers at 559-498-STOP.
Breetzke, De Klerk, Smith to play in World Cup
South Africa will be captained by Free State’s Raynard van Tonder at the U19 Cricket World Cup in New Zealand from January 13 to February 3. Van Tonder will lead the side for his third major tour.
Other exciting selections include EP opening batsman Matthew Breetzke, who has already made his franchise debut for the Warriors.
He was also the leading run scorer for the aspiring Proteas with 238 runs in their recently concluded Youth One-Day triangular series against England and Namibia in Potchefstroom.
Also included are two other EP players in Jade de Klerk and Kenan Smith.
In the bowling department, Thando Ntini, the 17-year-old son of former Proteas fast bowler Makhaya Ntini, looks set to follow in his father’s footsteps.
The youngster has impressed selectors this year.
The U19 World Cup, held every two years, will see 16 teams fight for a chance to claim the 2018 honours.
Kulikov (back) has decided not to undergo surgery for his back problem, Sara Orlesky of TSN.ca reports.
Kulikov was reportedly ready to go under the knife, but instead will pursue other treatment options. The defenseman will be reevaluated in four weeks, which could open the door for him returning during the postseason -- although whether he is cleared in a month's time remains to be scene. In the meantime, Joe Morrow and Tucker Poolman will likely compete for minutes until Jacob Trouba (concussion) is cleared to return.
After an internal investigation, AdCare Health Systems (NYSEMKT:ADK) fires Chairman and CEO William McBride III over intentionally misrepresenting his education credentials when he was hired in October 2014. Specifically, he told the company that he earned an MBA at UCLA which was untrue. The false information was subsequently included in the press release announcing his appointment and in his biographical information on the company's website.
President and CFO Allan Rimland will add CEO duties to his current responsibilities.
March 30 Automotive Properties Real Estate Investment Trust:
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* Automotive Properties Real Estate Investment - addition of properties expected to be immediately accretive to REIT's "AFFO" on a per unit basis
* Automotive Properties Real Estate Investment Trust- purchase price for Heritage Honda Property is $23.6 million
* Automotive Properties Real Estate Investment Trust - Barrie Volkswagen Property is being acquired from Dilawri Group for $8.9 million
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Emergency crews have transported 10 people with minor to moderate injuries and seven others are being treated at the scene, she said.
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Baku. 19 May. REPORT.AZ/ Methanol plant regained effective production process with its newly established structure and management principles after being handled over by “SOCAR Methanol” LLC, in November 2016.
Report was informed in the company, as a result of its development plan, “SOCAR Methanol” LLC has achieved the production of methanol in the amount of 56,610.13 mt between January 1 - May 15, which 99 percent of it was exported. Turkey, Western Europe and Mediterranean countries are among the top destinations which methanol is being exported.
Company carries out a research to explore local markets.
Superfruit just released a brand new music video for their song “Deny U,” which you can watch right here!
The talented duo, consisting of Pentatonix members Scott Hoying and Mitch Grassi, debuted the latest visual from their debut studio album Future Friends, on Friday (October 6).
“Deny U” was produced by Jussifer and co-penned by Caroline Polachek.
“NEW @sup3rfruit MUSIC VIDEO for #DENYU our NOW! Shout out to one of my favorite people @austintaylormacedo for inspiring the concept behind the video :)” Mitch wrote on his Instagram.
Watch the video for “Deny U” below!
BOSTON (AP) – Andrew Benintendi hit a go-ahead, two-run single as Boston scored three unearned runs following a dropped throw by second baseman Brad Miller, and the Red Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 on Monday in the annual Patriots’ Day game.
Benintendi had three singles in the 11:05 a.m. start, which coincides with the Boston Marathon, and the Red Sox won their third straight after losing the opener of the four-game series.
Knuckleballer Steven Wright (1-1) allowed three runs – one earned – and nine hits in six innings. He gave up four homers over 1 1/3 innings in his previous start.
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Midland City, Alabama (CNN) Roy Moore's wife, Kayla, argued that her husband is no bigot at a Monday night campaign rally, saying that "one of our attorneys is a Jew."
"Fake news would tell you that we don't care for Jews. And I tell you all this because I've seen it and I just want to set the record straight while they're here," she said. "One of our attorneys is a Jew. We have very close friends that are Jewish, and rabbis, and we also fellowship with them."
Her comments came a week after Roy Moore attacked George Soros, the Jewish liberal mega-donor, saying Soros "is going to the same place that people who don't recognize God and morality and accept his salvation are going. And that's not a good place."
Kayla Moore also listed other examples of her husband supporting groups he's faced criticism for targeting in previous comments and writings.
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Belleville West basketball coach Joe Muniz and his five starters discuss the Maroons' win over Elgin Larkin and the next steps in their push for their first state championship. The championship game will be played at 7:15 pm Saturday.
(NBC News) Three women are doubling down on their claims of sexual misconduct by President Trump, telling their stories at a news conference and on “Megyn Kelly Today.”
They are among at least 16 women who have accused the president of sexual misconduct.
Their stories are compiled in a widely-shared video by a self-described social justice filmmaker.
The women say the “Me Too” movement inspired them to speak out, again, and they’re now calling on Congress to investigate.
“It’s important enough to me to bring this up and hope we can get some sort of change in our culture,” says accuser Jessica Leeds.
Their Monday press conference comes as President Trump has reportedly questioned the validity of the now infamous Access Hollywood tape in which he describes assaulting women.
At least four U.S. Senators have called on the president to resign.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Tens of thousands of young people eligible for renewed protection from deportation had yet to submit their applications hours before a Trump administration deadline Thursday night.
Under a phase-out plan announced by the president last month, more than 150,000 people covered by the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program were invited to submit renewal applications by Oct. 5. DACA shielded hundreds of thousands of people from deportation and allowed them to work legally in the country.
The Department of Homeland Security said about 118,000 out of the roughly 154,000 people eligible for renewals had submitted their applications by midday Thursday.
That leaves 36,000 — or about 23 percent of those eligible — outstanding.
Education Minister Janet Museveni says shortfalls in funding to the education sector is affecting the performance of the sector as the public presses for better quality in public schools
While appearing before the education and sports committee ,the first lady also implored MPs to help rally parents to park food for their children as they head to school
(Reuters) - Tropical Storm Ophelia is expected to strengthen gradually over the next two days and become a hurricane by Thursday, the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) said on Tuesday.
Ophelia is about 780 miles (1,260 km) west-southwest of the Azores with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph (85 km/h), the NHC said.
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SUNSHINE Coast police are looking to speak with these 11 people they believe can assist them with inquiries into a number of different crimes.
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DJ Carol Klein spins Afro-Cuban, Brazilian and straight ahead jazz for a hot summer night! Great music, great cocktails. No cover.
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The Humane Society of Ottawa County is seeking two to four persons to fill vacant seats on their Board of Directors.
A general election will be held on Wednesday, January 4, at 7 p.m. at the Ida Rupp Public Library meeting room, 310 Madison Street, Port Clinton.
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MONTREAL (AP) — The Montreal Canadiens have signed goaltender Al Montoya to a two-year contract extension.
The deal reportedly carries an annual average value of just over $1 million, a modest increase from the $950,000 he will make this season.
The 6-foot-2, 209-pound native of Chicago has a 4-4-2 record with one shutout, a 2.74 goals-against average and .909 save percentage backing up Carey Price this season.
Montoya, 31, has a 59-44-20 record in 147 regular-season games with Arizona the New York Islanders, Winnipeg and Florida.
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He was selected in the first round, sixth overall by the New York Rangers at the 2004 draft. He first joined the Canadiens as a free agent on July 1.
The deal gives the Canadiens two goaltenders under contract in advance of the 2017 expansion draft, meaning they can protect Price and have Montoya available for selection by the incoming Vegas Golden Knights.
Last month, we saw Nas and Jack White team up to cover a 1920s blues song for PBS’ American Epic, and today a video has been released of them performing Nas’ Stillmatic track “One Mic,” with White playing piano while Nas stands behind the mic. Check it out below.
The upset bug, the one that has plagued many teams in this year's NCAA Tournament, has bitten Cincinnati. The Bearcats let a 22-point lead slip Sunday night, in a stunning, 75-73 loss to Nevada in the second round, ending their season.
Afterward, coach Mick Cronin, senior forward Kyle Washington and junior guard Jacob Evans talked about the loss.
Prime Rosedale location sited among other grand estates on tree-lined street. Charming and bright classic residence, (approximately 3,500 square feet), enhanced by traditional characteristics of oak hardwood floors throughout, wood-burning marble fireplaces, wainscoting, bay windows, crown moulding and 9'6" ceiling height on main level. Kitchen boasts granite counters, centre island and eat-in area. Family room French doors with side windows walk-out to gardens.
Social media is playing an ever-growing and crucially important role in politics in the 21st Century.
In a General Election where having your Facebook and Twitter strategies finely-honed was as important as handling journalists' questions and TV debates, here's a look at how each party fared.
To fully appreciate the rich place that Brazilian jazz holds today among the world's music forms, you have to go back to its roots in the late 1950s and the 1960s. So that's what a top-notch quintet did on Sunday, February 12 on Longboat Key, across the bay from Sarasota FL.
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February 15, 2017, 7:08 AM | Some Republicans are joining Democrats on Capitol Hill in a push to examine former National Security Adviser Gen. Michael Flynn’s conduct. House and Senate committees are already investigating Russian influence on the election. Nancy Cordes reports.
U.S. General Joseph Dunford, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, visited Afghanistan to evaluate the military campaign there.
The visit by Dunford, the top U.S. military officer, follows a two-day stop in the country by Defense Secretary Jim Mattis last week amid a renewed effort to get the Taliban militants to open talks with the Afghan government.
Bolstering that effort is an increased U.S. military campaign aimed at ensuring Afghan troops make progress against the Taliban and other insurgents in the fighting season this spring.
Dunford said on March 19 he wanted to understand the goals for the coming months so the U.S.-led coalition can develop ways to measure progress in the fight.
Dunford is traveling with a large team, including senior officials who specialize in intelligence, strategy, and logistics.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Karli Ritter is back from Iceland and shared some of her travel tips with the FOX4 morning crew. They had a little fun with a quick game of "Take It or Leave It." Below you'll find Karli's suggestions. Watch the video above for her reasons.
Umbrella-- Leave it
Swimsuit-- Take it
Sunscreen-- Take it
Cash-- Leave it, everywhere takes credit
Sater told ABC News' George Stephanopoulos that despite his portrayal in the media as something just short of a Russian spy, he is in fact a "patriot."
Back then, Salameh had no expedition experience, little money and couldn't have pointed to Mount Everest on a map. Fast forward to 2017, and he has become the first Arab to achieve the "Explorers Grand Slam", which entails climbing the Seven Summits, including Mount Everest, and reaching the North and South poles.
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Outreach workers will venture under freeway overpasses and into the brush along creekbanks in search of people who are homeless and in need of services in Concord and Walnut Creek as part of a one-year pilot program. Both city councils have agreed to split the $143,259 cost for a two-person team to work 20 hours per week in each city.
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Reddit is great for many things, but one of my favourites is monitoring one of the many sub-genres of technology. Those of us how appreciate a well designed workspace and gaming, should spend some time on /r/battlestations.
I’m a multi-monitor user for more than a decade and a half, but there’s a new option now, a single 21:9 monitor.
Now lets take some time to appreciate some of the best on offer.
What do you think? Is it time to ditch dual displays for a single 21:9 monitor? If you’ve made the switch, leave a comment with your battlestation.
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has confirmed it will temporarily lay off 3,200 workers from its Toledo Assembly Complex starting April 7 as the company shifts production of the Jeep Cherokee out of Toledo to make room for the next-generation Jeep Wrangler. The move has been expected for some time, though Fiat Chrysler just recently filed notice of the layoffs with the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services.
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The West Allis/West Milwaukee Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to supporting the community; and sometimes that means with celebration. Join us at the Inaugural Porktoberfest sponsored by the Shepherd Express for a day filled with pork-themed cuisine!
Sample a wide variety of pork dishes from your favorite local restaurants, and enjoy wine, beer and live music from Super Custom Deluxe.
Single Tickets: $35/person
Pair of Tickets: $60/pair (Use discount code 'Porktoberfest' at checkout)
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Glen Davis Mocks Cam Newton 'Probably Has Woman Problems'
Glen Davis Mocks Cam Newton: 'Probably Has Woman Problems'
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Ex-NBA star Glen "Big Baby" Davis says he believes Cam Newton was sincere in his apology -- but that didn't stop him from clowning on the QB last night.
"I think he was sincere. I think he just made a mistake," Davis said on his way out of Poppy in L.A. ... "He's probably got woman problems or something."
Davis also said Cam shouldn't sweat losing his Greek yogurt sponsor because he thinks it tastes like "baby food" anyway.
So, what can Cam do now?
"I think his clothing should express how he feels. I think he should wear some women's clothing."
Yeah, hold your breath on that one.
Velaikkaran, the upcoming Sivakarthikeyan starrer, is one of the most anticipated Tamil projects of the year. The much-awaited first teaser of the movie, which is produced by 24AM Studios, will be released at 6 PM, today (14th August).
The movie, which marks the first collaboration of Thani Oruvan director Mohan Raja with 24AM Studios, will feature Nayanthara in the female lead. Popular Malayalam actor Fahadh Faasil will make his Kollywood debut, as the lead antagonist of the movie.
The recently released official posters of Velaikkaran was widely accepted by the Tamil audiences. Expectations are riding high on the project, which deals with social issues. The movie, which is written by Mohan Raja himself, is the second production outing of 24AM Studios, after Remo.
Sivakarthikeyan essays the central character Arivu, while Fahadh Faasil appears in the role of Aadhi. Nayanthara will essay the role of Mrinalini, Arivu's lady love in the movie, which also features popular actress Sneha appears in a pivotal role.
China's debt explosion
Opening the credit floodgates saved the Chinese economy after the global financial crisis, but can the government wean the country off its debt dependence?
A Salina man’s jaw was broken after he attempted to break up a fight near his home early Saturday morning.
Police say 25-year-old Dominique Smith saw a group of people gathered in a parking lot in the 500 block of N. 5th around 3:30am. When the fight began he rushed in to try and stop the violence and was hurt.
Police say he was punched and kicked and suffered a broken jaw along with a sore shoulder and neck pain.
No arrests have been made.
Working as a surgeon in sub-Saharan Africa, Dr. Sherry Wren couldn't help but wonder why so many more men than women sought her care. Women wait to be registered prior to a food distribution carried out by the United Nations World Food Programme in Thonyor, Leer state, South Sudan, February 25, 2017.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during a meeting on integrated development of the Arctic at a military base in Alexandra Land in remote Arctic islands of Franz Josef Land, Russia March 29, 2017. Sputnik/Alexei Druzhinin/Kremlin via REUTERS
ST PETERSBURG, Russia Russia's existing internet regulations are sufficient and the country needs no further restrictions, President Vladimir Putin said on Monday.
"The state should... eliminate certain threats," Putin told a group of journalists from Russian regions.
"In my point of view the existing restrictions are sufficient for now," he said.
(Reporting by Denis Pinchuk; writing by Maria Tsvetkova; Editing by Andrey Ostroukh)
A former Republican congressman has dropped his bid for California governor, saying it's too difficult for Republicans to raise enough money for a serious campaign in the heavily Democratic state.
The Sacramento Bee reports former U.S. Rep. Doug Ose ended his campaign Monday. That's less than two months after he filed paperwork to enter the race to succeed outgoing Democratic Gov. Jerry Brown.
No Republican has won a statewide race in California since 2006.
His exit leaves two Republicans in the contest: Assemblyman Travis Allen of Huntington Beach and businessman John Cox.
Four Democrats are running: Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom, former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, state Treasurer John Chiang and former state schools chief Delaine Easton.
Ose represented the Sacramento area in Congress from 1999 to 2005.
When I heard Beth Ditto was finally releasing a solo full length, I was thrilled. She is a powerhouse in every way — she’s got an incredible voice, she’s wonderfully outspoken and is a stunning beauty whose smile is infectious.
With The Gossip, she was a force to be reckoned with and her confidence is firmly in place as she strikes out on her own. In her interview with Jason Bentley, she talks about her nervousness of moving on from the band, but also why it reached an inevitable end.
With her new band, there were lots of hugs and lots of love and support in the studio. Behind the scenes, her wife proudly looked on as Beth sang her heart out while making it look effortless.
We’re thrilled to present some of her brand new songs before her album is out later this week on June 16.
Here’s a video preview of the session (which airs tomorrow, June 15 on Morning Becomes Eclectic) featuring the track “In and Out”.
(photos c/o: Mark Leibowitz)
ST. PAUL (AP) -- An administrative law judge in Minnesota has dealt a setback to a proposed gas-fired power plant in Superior, Wisconsin.
Minnesota Power wants to join with Dairyland Power Cooperative to build the plant, saying it would provide backup for wind energy that the Minnesota utility is adding to its system.
But Judge Jeanne Cochran on Monday recommended that the Public Utilities Commission deny the request, saying Minnesota Power failed to prove the plant is needed.
Several clean energy groups oppose the project, saying approving the fossil fuel plant would make it impossible for Minnesota to meet its emissions targets.
Minnesota Power says it will be reviewing the judge's recommendations.
The company typically releases security updates for operating systems it still supports – but in wake of serious cyber-attack it has reassessed the policy
Microsoft has released new security updates for older versions of Windows as it warns of potential cyber-attacks by government organisations.
The patches include updates to Windows XP, the operating system that was targeted by the WannaCry ransomware attack in May that attacked parts of the NHS and other companies worldwide.
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FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — Caleb Martin had 26 points, Lindsey Drew added 16 and eight rebounds and Nevada turned back Colorado State 76-67 on Saturday night to put the finishing touches on a rough day for the Rams.
Colorado State lost its sixth straight on a day that head coach Larry Eustachy was put on administrative leave over questions about his conduct.
Kendall Stephens added 15 points for the Wolf Pack (20-4, 9-1 Mountain West Conference), who struggled to find their shooting touch from the field, but connected on 26 of 32 free throws.
Che Bob and Anthony Bonner paced the Rams (10-15, 3-9) with 13 points each, while Deion James added 12 points and eight rebounds.
The Rams trailed just 37-35 at halftime and used two James’ 3-pointers to grab a 41-40 lead early in the second half. But Stephens twice connected from beyond the arc and Martin added a layup to cap an 11-1 run for a 51-43 lead. Martin scored eight in the final 3:13 to seal it.
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A federal judge has overturned a jury decision that found a former president of Bolivia and his defense minister responsible for government killings during 2003 unrest.
U.S. Senior District Judge James Cohn upheld a defense motion Wednesday that there was insufficient evidence to support an April verdict that included $10 million in damages in a lawsuit filed by Bolivians whose family members were among the dead.
The jury verdict had followed a nearly three-week trial of the civil suit in federal court in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Jurors found against former Bolivian President Gonzalo Sanchez de Lozada and his former defense minister, Jose Carlos Sanchez Berzain. Both live in the U.S.
The lawsuit was filed under the Torture Victim Protection Act, which authorizes suits in the U.S. for extrajudicial killings.
Physical conditions at 10 percent of the city’s public-housing developments are so poor that the feds have rated them “troubled.”
The city’s Independent Budget Office said a review by the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development showed that the oldest and largest developments had the biggest ­issues.
Roughly 64,000 out of 400,000 NYC Housing ­Authority tenants reside in the lowest-rated buildings.
This includes the Patterson Houses in The Bronx, rated worst in the city, where tenants have complained in recent years about the lack of heat, hot water and cooking gas, according to published reports.
Officials have said ­NYCHA is facing a $17 billion shortfall in its capital program, but noted that Mayor de Blasio has committed $1 billion over the next 10 years toward roof repairs.
Bigg Boss 10 contestant Gaurav Chopra, who was going strong in the game despite being a silent player, was evicted this weekend. Model turned actor Gaurav Chopra’s eviction was quite shocking for the viewers as well as for the housemates. It was unbelievable for everyone that how Monalisa got safe along with strong contestant VJ Bani. Well, now Gaurav is out of the house and has made some shocking revelations. In LIVE chat with TOI, Gaurav Chopra spoke about who is manipulative in the house, calls Bani J as a part of him and much more. CLICK NEXT TO READ MORE!
Students from Central High School in Louisville watched a demonstration on Aug. 30, 2017, calling for the removal of the Jefferson Davis statue from the Capitol Rotunda in Frankfort.
(CNN) Fifty-eight white crosses now line the green turf near the world-famous "Welcome to Las Vegas" sign.
Some carry memorabilia, like a black cowboy hat. Others have printed selfies that glow from lit candles.
58 crosses in the shadow of @MandalayBay - for the 58 lives taken too soon #VegasStrong @News3LV pic.twitter.com/1RnftR4LMQ — Heather Mills (@HeatherNews3LV) October 6, 2017
"This row of crosses will show the severity of what really happened there," Greg Zanis told CNN affiliate WGN . "More so than numbers and pictures in the paper."
The crosses traveled from Illinois to Nevada this week with Zanis, a retired Chicago-area carpenter who built each tribute.
Another warm day is on tap for Tampa Bay, including today's Outback Bowl between Florida and Iowa, with some isolated rain chances possible this afternoon and evening, forecasters said.
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The day will be a little soupy, and the forecast high of 83 would tie the record-high set in 1982, according to 10Weather WTSP meteorologist Ashley Batey said.
Expect a mix of clouds and sun with around a 30 percent chance of rain, Batey said. The stream of showers, rolling in on and off throughout the afternoon, will mostly stick around inland areas east of Interstate 75.
A very weak front will bring slightly cooler, drier air on Tuesday, but won't drop temperatures much, Batey said.
Home Indiana The Dog Haus Restaurant Open for Business in Jasper May 30th, 2018 Amanda Decker Indiana
If you’re looking for something different for lunch or dinner, you can stop by the newest restaurant in Jasper. The Dog Haus is now open at 155 2nd St., near the Jasper River Centre and Train Depot.
The owner is bringing a real taste of New York to the Tri-State. The restaurant is also plastic-free, so don’t ask for a straw.
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MOUNT PLEASANT, Wis. — An attorney representing property owners in southeastern Wisconsin who say they haven't been fully compensated for land Foxconn Technology Group needs has filed an appeal in a lawsuit.
The Journal Times reports that attorney Erik Olsen filed the appeal on Tuesday.
A dozen property owners filed a lawsuit in federal court in January alleging Mount Pleasant had labeled their properties as blighted and violated their constitutional rights.
Judge Lynn Adelman of the U.S. Eastern District of Wisconsin dismissed the suit earlier this month, saying the lawsuit was "not cognizable."
Attorney Alan Marcuvitz is representing the village and other defendants. He says the appeal won't change the village's business with Foxconn.
Foxconn's $10 billion plant will manufacture advanced liquid crystal display panels.
The Detroit Pistons plan to interview former NBA player and current TNT analyst Kenny Smith for their head coaching job according to a report by Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports.
The Detroit Pistons plan to interview TNT analyst and former NBA champion Kenny Smith for the franchise’s head coaching job, league sources tell Yahoo. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) May 30, 2018
Before moving on to the TNT panel, Smith spent 10 seasons in the NBA with the Pistons, Houston Rockets, Atlanta Hawks, Denver Nuggets, Orlando Magic and Sacramento Kings, who selected him sixth overall at the 1987 NBA Draft.
Smith averaged 12.8 points and 5.5 assists over the course of his career with his best season coming in 1990-91 when he posted 17.7 points and 7.1 assists with the Rockets.
The 53-year-old was a member of the Rockets title winning teams in 1993-94 and 94-95.
Smith joined Turner Sports in 1998 and is currently a panelist on Inside the NBA alongside Charles Barkley, Shaquille O'Neal and Ernie Johnson.
KABUL : Pakistan and Afghanistan need to engage in concrete cooperation instead of blame game on both sides, said Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua while addressing the Afghanistan-Pakistan Action Plan for Solidarity (APAPS) in Kabul on Saturday.
Janjua condemned the Kabul terrorist attacks and offered Pakistan’s assistance for a joint investigation.
The government of Afghanistan was urged to take action against anti-Pakistan terrorists. Pakistan also emphasised the need for strengthening border management on the Afghan side.
A top-level delegation of Pakistan’s civil and military leadership, led by Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua, reached Afghanistan earlier today to attend the meeting.
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WICHITA, Kan. — A Muslim aerospace engineer has sued the Spirit Boeing Employees Association for religious discrimination stemming from a party at a lake in Wichita, Kansas.
The American Civil Liberties Union filed a federal lawsuit Friday on behalf of Munir Zanial, a Malaysian national of Indian ancestry.
The association declined to comment.
Zanial rented the group's lake last year to host a party to celebrate Malaysian Independence Day. The lawsuit alleges the association reported him out of fear he used the lake to hold an Islamic State meeting.
It alleged an American flag that had been "desecrated ISIS symbols." But the flag was actually a Malaysian flag and the guests included people of Malaysian Indian ancestry, some wearing hijabs.
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Christmas came early for dogs at an Aberdeen pub this weekend.
Slains Castle, on Belmont Street, held a doggy day, with activities and treats specially designed for those of the four-legged variety in an effort to raise funds for Mrs Murray’s Cat and Dog Home.
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The Santa Paws Doggie Grotto saw dogs from across the city get their pictures taken with Santa for a small fee, with all profits going to the rehoming centre.
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After spending tons of hard-earned money on digital video games through services like Steam, you don't even get to leave them to anyone if you pass away.
Eurogamer dug into what happens to your Steam games when you die, taking a look at the terms of service, talking to a lawyer, and even contacting Steam support. They found out that, even if you ask nicely, you can't leave your video game collection to a friend or loved one even if it's in your will.
That's not cool, and Steam shouldn't just lock away all the games that you paid good money for in the first place. But now we know.
It has been confirmed that Alan Freeman has left the Mayo panel.
Manager Stephen Rochford confirmed to the Mayo News that the 29-year-old has departed, citing work commitments as his reason.
The forward started against Monaghan in the opening match of the Allianz league and was named to start against Kerry in the second round.
However he was replaced before the game by Andy Moran and was not used as a sub.
Bell said the "majority" of overtime hours were logged from the period of Sept. 25 through Oct. 1, the first week of construction work. Another chunk came for a small rally near the site held Dec. 9, long after the walls were up and construction crews had departed.
Myers Park wide receiver Muhsin Muhammad looks to quiet the crowd after catching a touchdown pass against Butler in the first half of Friday night’s football game. Butler, No. 5 in the Sweet 16, won 28-7 over the No. 6-ranked Mustangs. Jeff Siner jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
A man poses with a magnifier in front of a Facebook logo on display in this illustration taken in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, December 16, 2015. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic
Facebook Inc launched a review on Monday of how it handles violent videos and other objectionable material, saying it needed to do better after a video of a killing in Cleveland remained on its service for more than two hours on Sunday.
“We prioritize reports with serious safety implications for our community, and are working on making that review process go even faster,” Justin Osofsky, Facebook’s vice president for global operations and media partnerships, said in a blog post.
(Reporting by David Ingram; Editing by Chris Reese)
PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia city workers have moved in and cleared out two homeless encampments populated mostly by men and women addicted to heroin.
On Wednesday, residents packed up their belongings, stuffing some in shopping carts. Sanitation workers moved in and threw mattresses, tents, tables and other debris into garbage trucks and power washed the areas.
The action marked the end of a monthlong pilot program by the city to get help for those living in the encampments and make the city's Kensington neighborhood safer.
City officials say more than 120 people from the encampments have accepted services, and nearly four dozen entered treatment.
But they acknowledge some of those forced to move will not have access to shelter and will likely just move on to other homeless encampments.
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New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu on Friday ordered an evacuation of some areas and a mandatory curfew ahead of Tropical Storm Nate.
The curfew will be in effect from Saturday evening to Sunday morning, the mayor said at a news conference. Alabama, Florida, Louisiana and Mississippi declared states of emergency as the storm twisted toward the U.S. Gulf Coast on Friday after killing at least 22 people in Central America.
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The son of Henrietta Lacks is seeking compensation for the unauthorized use of his mother’s cells in scientific research since her 1951 death, as detailed in a best-selling book.
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The Federal Government on Monday said the sum of N750bn would be released this week to Ministries, Departments and Agencies of government for implementation of capital projects contained in the 2017 budget.
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The Minister of Finance, Mrs Kemi Adeosun, gave the figure while speaking during a meeting with a delegation of investors from France.
She said the government had previously released the sum of N450bn for capital projects, adding that with the additional N750bn, a total sum of N1.2tn would have been invested in infrastructure projects.
SYDNEY: Australia is scrapping secrecy laws designed to stop whistleblowers from speaking out about alleged abuse at offshore asylum-seeker detention camps, in a move which campaigners Monday hailed as a victory for free speech. The secrecy provisions were introduced in 2015, making it a jailable offense for immigration department workers to speak out about conditions in the centers. But Immigration Minister Peter Dutton last week moved an amendment to the law to restrict the definition of unauthorized disclosures to information relating to the national or public interest. He told parliament last week the 2015 changes had “not kept pace with the developments in the modern border environment.” Asylum-seekers who try to reach Australia by boat are either turned back or sent to remote camps in Nauru and on Papua New Guinea’s Manus Island. Refugee advocates and medical professionals have long criticized conditions in the camps, where some detainees have been held for years.
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BERLIN (AP) — German airline Lufthansa says it’s agreed to an arbitrator’s proposal for a new wage agreement for its 5,400 pilots, signaling an end to a lengthy and bitter dispute.
The airline, Germany’s largest, said Wednesday it agreed to a four-stage 8.7 percent total wage increase, and a one-off 30 million euro ($31.7 million) payment that would translate to some 5,000 to 6,000 euros per employee.
The new agreement will be in place until the end of 2019.
The Cockpit union had been staging strikes sporadically since April 2014, costing Lufthansa multiple millions, before the two sides agreed to arbitration on December.
Cockpit, which had no immediate comment, had sought raises of 3.66 percent a year going back 5½ years.
Iowa starting safety Brandon Snyder was arrested and charged with drunk driving early Sunday.
The junior was stopped at 3:04 a.m. CT Sunday by Iowa City police, according to online arrest records. ESPN.com reported Snyder admitted he had been drinking, and he was booked in the Johnson County Jail after he failed a breathalyzer test.
Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz said he knew of Snyder's arrest and that the team is working to get details surrounding the incident.
"While we are currently gathering additional facts, we are very disappointed to learn of Brandon's involvement," Ferentz said. "Brandon is subject to the rules and regulations of the UI Student-Athlete Code of Conduct, and the rules and regulations of our football program."
Snyder was shut down for the season after he tore his ACL for the second time in October. He originally tore his ACL during spring practice, but returned to the field just six months later.
The People’s Progressive Party has lambasted Government “on the despicable and unconstitutional alteration of Guyana’s national flag” hoisted at D’Urban Park to mark the nation’s 52nd Independence anniversary as “intent on trampling” on Guyana’s national symbols.
In a release on Tuesday, the PPP said, “Guyanese have witnessed the practice of national symbols being treated as the property of this Administration – the last such act evidenced in the seizure of the national flag from the Corriverton Town Council on the anniversary of our Republic.”
With regard to alteration of the national flag, the party said, “The Second Schedule included in Guyana’s Constitution devotes two pages (pages 260 and 261) to the heraldic description of Guyana’s national flag. The description makes it clear that there are five distinct colours – not six – and defines their proportions.”….
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SACRAMENTO (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the California Lottery's "Fantasy 5" game were:
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A North Charleston teen was arrested on Friday after police say he stole an iPhone.
A judge set 17-year-old Nakeem Keith McClanahan's bond at $60,000 for armed robbery. A judge also said he was to have no contact with the victim or go within a block of the victim's residence.
An affidavit states North Charleston police were flagged down by a man on Jenny Lind Street on January 23. The victim said he arranged to meet with a man to sell an iPhone 6. When he arrived, two men approached his vehicle.
One of the men pulled out a handgun and pointed it at the victim's chest while the other demanded the phone.
The victim gave them the phone and both suspects fled.
Through an investigation, detectives were able to identify 17-year-old Nakeem Keith McClanahan as a suspect.
The victim was shown a six photos lineup containing McClanahan's picture. The victim was able to identify as McClanahan as the person who demanded the phone.
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Austin’s police chief says the four bombings that have killed two people and injured four others in Texas’ capital city this month are believed to be the work of a serial bomber.
Police Chief Brian Manley said at a news conference Monday that Sunday night’s explosion that injured two men marks a “significant change” from the first three because it was triggered by a tripwire that would have hit any random person walking by it. The first three attacks were carried out with package bombs left on people’s doorsteps.
Manley says as investigators search for a pattern in the attacks, they will try to determine if there is a specific ideology motivating them.
The attack Sunday happened in a southwestern Austin residential neighborhood that isn’t close to the sites of the first three attacks.
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Michael Amacker, 53, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Monday, May 29, 2017.
Visitation will be Friday from 9 a.m. until services at 11 a.m. at Jones Funeral Home chapel in Houma. Burial will follow in Southdown Cemetery.
He is survived by a son, Terrance Lovely of Houma; mother, Mary Brown-Amacker of Houma; four brothers, Kenneth Amacker of Franklin, Tyrone Amacker of Morgan City, and Darryl Amacker and Jerome Amacker, both of Houma; five daughters, Anita Douglas, Bernadette Franklin, Gwendolyn Amacker, Kimberly Amacker and Carol Amacker, all of Houma; and a host of other relatives.
He was preceded in death by his father.
Jones Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP)  A sexual harassment scandal that erupted in the Oklahoma House of Representatives and led to the resignation of one of its members is far from an uncommon occurrence in state legislatures.
Sex scandals have roiled at least eight other statehouses in the last few years.
But despite persistent incidents, many legislatures lack formal procedures for dealing with sexual harassment. While corporate America, colleges and government agencies have established processes for investigating complaints, state legislatures remain an often murky domain in which top leaders have broad latitude over how or whether to pursue allegations.
Some legislatures have adopted systems for reviewing and investigating complaints, but at least 10, including Oklahoma's, have none at all.
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PETERSBURG, Alaska (AP) – Now that marijuana businesses are up and running in Alaska, a resident of a small town on Prince of Wales Island is hoping to get support from the town’s voters to open up a pot business of his own.
KFSK-FM reports (http://bit.ly/2l64HuY) that Brian Wilson Jr. has submitted application materials to the state to start a cultivation business in Coffman Cove, but the process is on hold until the town’s voters approve marijuana operations locally.
The matter has already been voted down once, but Wilson says he’s looking to get another public vote this summer. He plans on educating voters about how the marijuana industry could benefit the town of about 200 people.
City Council members say only a handful of votes kept pot businesses from opening in Coffman Cove.
HARRISON, N.J. — The New York Red Bulls have signed Venezuelan midfielder Cristian Casseres Jr.
The Major League Soccer team says the 18-year-old is a discovery signing, who will occupy an international spot on the roster.
Casseres has played in Venezuela’s first division and has represented Venezuela on the U-17 and U-20 national teams. He made his professional debut for Deportivo La Guaira at 16-years-old. He had 15 appearances for the senior team and scored once.
His father is Cristian Casseres Sr., who played for the Venezuelan national team.
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LONDON/WASHINGTON May 3 The story headlined "London terrorism suspect was on Gaza flotilla ship in 2010 - sources" published on April 28 is withdrawn and a substitute story will be published soon.
The story has been withdrawn because Reuters sources were unable to confirm their initial information that Khalid Omar Ali was aboard the Mavi Marmara in May 2010. STORY_NUMBER: L8N1I07PP STORY_DATE: 28/04/2017 STORY_TIME: 1704 GMT
CNN's John Berman looks into possible motives behind releasing the four-page document alleging abuses by the FBI of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.
Pick Tennessee Products ‘Fill Your Grill’ contest
Between June 1 and 15, you have the chance to win $200 worth of local meats from a Tennessee farm.
Pick Tennessee Products, the Tennessee Department of Agriculture’s promotion that connects farmers directly to consumers is offering a “Fill Your Grill” contest. A total of 12 winners will be randomly chosen on Mon. June 18 and notified by Pick Tennessee Products.
A link to the contest website can be found online at www.PickTnProducts.org. You may also search “Pick Tennessee Products” on Facebook and click on the “Fill Your Grill” post, which is linked to the directory of participating farmers. Contestants must choose which Tennessee farm to visit to collect their meats if they win, and then submit that choice with their own contact information.
More information about the contest is available on the “Fill Your Grill” contest page at www.picktnproducts.org/Grill.html.
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New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) State-owned Steel Authority of India (SAIL) and Airports Authority of India (AAI) on Monday entered into an MoU to utilise SAILs Rourkela, Bokaro and Burnpur airstrips under the Udan air regional connectivity scheme.
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Juan Mata has been sold by Jose Mourinho before
That is the bold claim of Manchester Evening News journalist James Robson.
Ozil is out of contract with Arsenal at the end of the season and he has shown no sign of putting pen to paper on a new deal.
The German playmaker hasn’t featured in either of the Gunners’ last two Premier League games against Brighton and West Brom.
Recent reports have suggested Ozil is willing to reunite with Mourinho, who he previously worked with at Real Madrid, at Old Trafford.
Mata meanwhile has been a mainstay of the United first team, starting all seven league games to date and contributing one goal.
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Dan Jensen and Kurt Jensen of Kessinger/Hunter & Company have broken ground on the development of a 47,000-square-foot expansion to Medart, Inc.’s second warehouse facility in Edwardsville, Kansas.
This represents the third industrial building for Medart in Edwardsville.
Medart and Kessinger/Hunter’s relationship spans more than 22 years. Kessinger/Hunter designed Medart’s origional Edwardsville facilities in the early 1990s.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Police are looking for a man they said broke into his estranged wife’s home early Friday morning and seriously injured her and her young daughter with a knife.
KCTV reports that officers around 1:45 a.m. responded to a break-in and cutting.
The woman at the home had serious lacerations to her hands and arms, along with a cut on the left side. Her 8-year-old daughter — who stood between her mother and the assailant during the assault — received minor injuries, police said.
The mother’s injuries are considered nonlife-threatening. Shortly after the cutting, police described the mother’s and her daughter’s conditions as serious but stable.
The estranged husband is not in custody, and police have not released his name or a description of him.
The Palm Beach Modern + Contemporary Art Fair, presented by Art Miami and sponsored by the City of West Palm Beach will make its debut in West Palm Beach City's Tent Site on Thursday, January 12th, 2017 with an exclusive VIP Preview sponsored by Christie's International Real Estate benefitting The Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society. Collectors, art connoisseurs and art world luminaries alike will have the opportunity to acquire investment quality Blue Chip contemporary, Post-War works from 50 top international galleries over the four days.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping offered congratulations to a media organization launched Saturday, urging it to “tell China stories well” to the world.
“The relationship between China and the rest of the world is undergoing historic changes. China needs to know better about the world and the world needs to know better about China,” Xi said in a congratulatory letter to the China Global Television Network (CGTN).
Set up by China Central Television (CCTV) as a rebranding of CCTV news, CGTN will integrate resources as part of the trend in media convergence, and be a multi-language, multi-platform media group.
It will consist of six TV channels, three overseas branches, a video content provider and a digital media division.—Xinhua
As A's fans, we're likely not tuning in to see the final score nor are we tuning in to learn how many games the A's now sit behind the division-leading Astros . Gossett, who was selected by the A's with the 65th overall pick in 2014, had tossed 383 innings through all levels of the A's minor league system prior to his call-up.
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Joey Fatone is itching to collect $1k from our photog, who bet him that 'N Sync will take the stage with Justin Timberlake during the halftime show at the Super Bowl.
We got Joey Friday night at the Leather and Laces Party in Minneapolis and he's stickin' with his story that Justin will perform solo, although he's not ruling out a surprise appearance by Janet Jackson.
Joey offers evidence ... singers who perform for a billion people typically don't go out and party 2 days before the big game.
Joey might have a point ... we got video of Justin's rehearsal, and he's on stage like a lone wolf.
HARTFORD — The 51st annual Paul Brown Monday Night Jazz series will begin its 2018 season on July 9.
The event will featured Michael Palin and the other Orchestra plus the Jason Palmer Quartet featuring Donny McCaslin from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Bushnell Park in downtown Hartford.
The series is presented by the Hartford Jazz Society and will continue every Monday night through Aug. 13. All concerts are free and open to the public.
Other performances include Eli Williams Blues Jazz Project and the Dr. Lonnie Smith trio; Don DePalma Trio with vocalist Linda Ransom and the Laszlo Gordony Sextet; West End Blend and the Theo Croker Quintet.
All concerts will be broadcast on WWUH 91.3 FM and on line at www.wwuh.org. The rain venue for Monday Night Jazz is Asylum Hill Congregational Church at 814 Asylum Ave., Hartford.
For more information about featured artists, visit www.hartfordjazzsociety.com
The Supreme Court has upheld a challenged practice that is used to invalidate patents without the involvement of federal courts.
The justices on Tuesday rejected a bid to strike down a process established by Congress in 2011 to speed up patent reviews.
The justices voted 7-2 in favor of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's patent review process. It has been used to invalidate hundreds of patents since it was established in 2012.
Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Neil Gorsuch dissented.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City police are looking for a man they say broke into his estranged wife’s home early Friday morning and seriously injured her and her young daughter with a knife.
KCTV reports that officers around 1:45 a.m. responded to Scarritt Avenue and Lawndale Avenue in response to a break-in and cutting.
The woman at the home had serious lacerations to her hands and arms, along with a cut on the left side. Her 8-year-old daughter — who stood between her mother and the assailant during the assault — received minor injuries, police said.
The mother’s injuries are considered non-life-threatening. Shortly after the cutting, police described both the mother’s and her daughter’s conditions as serious but stable. The estranged husband is not in custody, and police have not released his name or a description of him.
A senior public health official said selling draft beer by CP All, which owns and operates 7-Eleven convenience stores, at one of it’s stores in China Town does not break the 2008 Alcohol Control Act.
The assurance came after the official, Mr Asadang Ruayajin, deputy director-general general of the Department of Disease Control, inspected the 7-Eleven convenience store on Yawaroj road yesterday following a video clip posted on the social media showing the selling of beer on tap to customers.
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The gym where the infamous Conor McGregor works out in Dublin is opening a branch in Kildare.
Straight Blast Gym – owned by McGregor’s coach John Kavanagh – is opening an affiliate in Toughers Business Park, Naas.
Work has begun on the new gym
The ‘beginner’s’ gym is Ireland's first full time Martial Arts facility.
It caters for all those wishing to train in martial arts from kids as young as 4 to those in their 60’s.
Work has begun on the site, but no official opening date has been given yet.
The gym will open in between Fair Deal Tyres and Kellihers's Electrical.
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A woman has climbed the base of the Statue of Liberty and seven people have been arrested on Liberty Island, all of whom are believed to be protestors, law enforcement sources told CNN.
At one point, the woman walked back and forth under Lady Liberty’s sandal and then sat down and appeared to unfurl a small flag or banner. The other protesters held a banner over the railing at the base of the statue.
Law enforcement officials were seen mounting a ladder to the base of the statue and talking to the woman, who was sitting in the folds of the statue’s gown.
Liberty Island has been evacuated while they attempt to get her down, according to Jerry Willis with the National Park Service.
The NYPD says three of its emergency service units and a harbor unit are on scene.
Bailey will be taken out of the starting rotation and used strictly out of the bullpen, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.
This move was expected, as manager Jim Riggleman had been contemplating moving Bailey to the bullpen since Tuesday. Luis Castillo will get the nod for Sunday's game in his place. Bailey could come in handy as a long reliever, and he'll look to get his season back on track any way he can after starting 1-7 with a 6.68 ERA through 12 starts.
Terry Crews survived the NFL and admits he beat the odds to become a TV star.
But fast food almost undid the “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” actor when he began hallucinating on spicy wings while recording a segment for YouTube channel “First We Feast.”
The 49-year-old former linebacker happily answered host Sean Evans’ questions about his career, parenthood, fitness regime and motivation — while chowing down on increasingly hot wings.
It all began to go downhill, however, after Crews ate a wing soaked in sauce with around 100,000 Scoville heat units, around 10 times hotter than jalapeños.
“My voice is changing, you’re turning into three people man,” said Crews.
“Why can’t I open my eyes?” he asked after eating the final wing.
“Oh man, dude, why did I sign up for this man, what the hell?” he added. “Am I here? I feel like Steve Jobs in the ’70s. I’m about to come up with a crazy app after this.”
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The Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Gospel Service is scheduled to host an annual Keeper of the Community Black History Month celebration on Feb. 18 at 1 p.m. at the Memorial Chapel. Individuals and organizations recognized for their achievements and impact on the community. Rev. Dr. E. Gail Anderson Holness will be the guest speaker. The event is open to the public. For more information, contact Edgar Brookins at 202-320-0939.
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CSME’s patio party!
The CSME is hosting their annual patio party for you to eat, drink and relax al fresco with fellow magazine folk. This year, they will be sipping cocktails on The Pilot’s rooftop patio. Register below (it’s just $5 for members and $10 for non-members) and you will get your evening started with two drinks. All are welcome—editors, art directors, writers, social media coordinators and more.
When: August 16, 2017 at 5:30 p.m.
Where: The Pilot’s Flight Deck rooftop patio, 22 Cumberland Street (near Yonge & Bloor)
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Joe Jackson sends bizarre video message to grandson Blanket In an odd video posted to Twitter on Monday, Joe advises 15-year-old Blanket to “stay healthy” among other things.
Katherine Jackson surrenders guardianship of Blanket Blanket, 15, will now be looked after full time by his older cousin, Tito Joe “TJ” Jackson.
Conrad Murray: Michael Jackson's kids have been 'brainwashed' Conrad Murray claims Paris Jackson is upset about his book because her brain is not "developed" enough to understand the situation.
Samardzija will next pitch in a minor-league game Wednesday instead of Tuesday against the Royals, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
With Samardzija waiting a day to take the mound, the Giants will deploy Derek Holland for Tuesday's matchup versus Kansas City. Samardzija has struggled this spring, as he's pitched four games (11 innings) and given up 13 runs on 17 hits and seven walks. His lack of control (7:7 K:BB) has resulted in the opposition hitting home runs with ease with Samardzija on the mound, as six of his 17 surrendered hits have been homers.
(CNN) Twenty-two years ago, Joseph Bitetto's mother went into labor prematurely. EMTs raced to her home, administered first aid and rushed her to the hospital.
"There was blood everywhere, on the ground, on the toilet... My mom was bleeding out profusely," Bitetto told CNN. "If the EMTs didn't act accordingly and fast, she was in danger and I was in danger."
Both mother and child survived. Bitetto's grateful father thanked the doctors and police. But in the midst of chaos, he never got a chance to thank the medics.
Bitetto is now an EMT himself. And when he walked on to the stage last week to receive his diploma from the New York Fire Department, he finally met the man who saved his life.
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Karachi, Oct 6: The nephew of former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq has been included in the country's one-day international squad to face Sri Lanka.
Imam-ul-Haq, a 21-year-old batsman who has impressed in domestic cricket, gets his opportunity in the absence of former skipper Azhar Ali.
Inzamam, now the head of Pakistan's selection committee, said: "The Champions Trophy team has been retained except Azhar Ali, who has been rested for the ODI series to gain full fitness.
"Imam-ul-Haq has been selected in the squad... to give a chance to a youngster in the home conditions."
Pakistan, who won the Champions Trophy, will face Sri Lanka in five one-day internationals, starting on October 13.
The second Test between the two sides begins in Dubai on Friday, Sri Lanka holding a 1-0 lead following their surprise victory in Abu Dhabi.
Source: OPTA
One man is hurt after an accident with injuries in Jo Daviess County this morning.
According to investigators, 41-year-old Timothy Streight was driving on Elizabeth Scales Mound Road in rural Elizabeth just after 7:00 AM when his vehicle left the road, hit a culvert, crossed a driveway and hit a power pole.
The power pole was snapped in half by his vehicle.
Once power was turned off to the power lines, Streight was removed from his vehicle by EMS and transported to the hospital for treatment.
Stregiht is charged with improper lane usage. The accident remains under investigation.
Sarnia police are searching for a missing man whose vehicle was abandoned in the area of the Blue Water Bridge.
Police say Edward Alway, 69, was reported missing by his family after last being seen early Monday morning. His vehicle was subsequently found abandoned in the area of the Blue Water Bridge, police say.
Alway is described as standing five-foot-seven with a thin build and short grey hair.
Sarnia police say they're concerned about Alway's well-being.
Anyone with information is asked to call Sarnia police at 519-344-8861.
The Los Angeles Dodgers host the Arizona Diamondbacks in Game 1 of the National League Division Series on Friday night.
Arizona won 11 of 19 meetings between the NL West rivals this season, including each of the last six contests. Los Angeles will send out ace Clayton Kershaw in Game 1, while the Diamondbacks intend to send out Taijuan Walker.
The D-Backs come in off an exciting 11–8 win over the Rockies in the NL Wild Card Game and will look to sustain that momentum.
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When: 10:31 p.m. ET, Friday, Oct. 6
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A Queens mom was charged Wednesday in the brutal beating death of her 2-year-old daughter. Ashley Diaz, 28, was charged with second-degree murder after her child, Kevasia Edward, was found...
At 7.25pm on Women’s Day, Tumi Sole posted a 20-second video on Twitter of a schoolgirl being tripped, hit and kicked in the head and neck.
Posted with the popular #CountryDuty hashtag, it wasn’t long before it went viral and caught the attention of the media, other keyboard activists, education departments and the police.
It garnered some 1,500 retweets, 600 likes and just shy of 900 comments — but, most importantly, it spurred a cross-section of people, including the authorities and special-interest groups, into action.
Less than 24 hours later and The Times was the first to identify the school at which the assault took place and interview the 16-year-old victim’s family.
The next morning, education department officials were at the school investigating. By the Friday night, the assailant’s father had handed him over to the police.
This morning he is expected to appear in the local magistrate’s court.
LONDON Feb 14 British clothing retailer Next said its chairman John Barton will retire in August and be succeeded by Michael Roney.
Barton, 72, has been chairman since 2006.
Roney, 62, will join the board as an independent non-executive director, as deputy chairman and chairman designate on Tuesday and take over from Barton as chairman on August 1.
Roney is a former chief executive of Bunzl and is currently chairman of Grafton Group. (Reporting by James Davey; Editing by Susan Fenton)
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP)  A Kentucky lawmaker who attracted national attention last year when he compared President Barack Obama and his wife to monkeys has been accused of sexual assault.
The Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting quotes Maranda Richmond as saying she has asked Louisville police to reopen an investigation of Dan Johnson.
Johnson was elected to the state legislature in 2016  after he posted the Facebook remarks about the Obamas. He didn't respond to a voicemail Monday. Richmond says Johnson assaulted her in 2012. She says she reported it to police in 2013, but the case was closed without charges. No one at the police department responded to a telephone call seeking comment.
The Associated Press does not generally identify alleged sexual assault victims, but is doing so because Richmond has gone public.
May 2 Hicl Infrastructure Company Ltd:
* Negotiated an increase in size of group's revolving credit facility from £300m to £400m
* Terms of enlarged facility remain same, with a margin of 1.70% over libor and expiry in may 2019
* Company has increased size of facility in light of pipeline of new opportunities which group is evaluating Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bangalore.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com)
Literally last week, literally five and seven days ago, the Jazz had the two best offensive performances of this decade. And now, tonight, they had one of the worst.
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April 24 (UPI) -- Online retail giant Amazon said Tuesday it will begin offering in-vehicle delivery service.
The company announced a partnership with General Motors and Volvo for the new service, to start in 37 U.S. markets.
"Get your Amazon packages securely delivered right into your vehicle parked at home, at work," the company said.
To use the new delivery, customers must download the Amazon Key mobile app and link it to their vehicle. The service will be available at checkout, Amazon said, which is free to Prime members.
In-vehicle delivery is an expansion of the Amazon Key program -- which launched last year to allow drivers to drop off packages inside customers' homes.
Key includes a "smart lock" for customers' doors, so they can be opened by the courier and a security camera. It currently costs about $220.
Amazon said more cities will soon be added to receive in-vehicle delivery.
TSMC co-CEOs to join board
Josephine Lien, Taipei; Jessie Shen, DIGITIMES [Wednesday 15 February 2017]
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company's (TSMC) board of directors has approved a proposal to increase the number of directors to 10 from eight, and authorized chairman Morris Chang to nominate Mark Liu and CC Wei, co-CEOs for the pure-play foundry, as candidates for the positions.
The proposal will be discussed and decided at TSMC's annual general meeting scheduled for June 8.
TSMC indicated the arrangement should not be over-interpreted since it is quite common for CEOs to also serve as company directors. There has been speculation about potential successors to Chang.
TSMC co-CEOs CC Wei (left) and Mark Liu (right)
Photo: Digitimes file photo
"Nobody talks to you. Nobody," says Ganga Sharma, president of the Nepalese Association of Oregon. "And they make so much money off these visa applications. They won't even tell you what's wrong in your documents, you just have to start over and pay again."
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Find below the full Zimbabwe Monetary Policy Statement for 2017 presented on Wednesday by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe Governor John Mangudya
Feb 2 (Reuters) - SEAFIRE AB (PUBL):
* UNIT GETS ORDER WORTH AT LEAST SEK 1.5 MILLION
* DELIVERIES WILL TAKE PLACE IN H1 2018​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
Holders CIYMS of the Premier League will play Downpatrick from the league below in the quarter finals of the Northern Cricket Union’s Gallagher Senior Challenge Cup.
Downpatrick - so far undefeated in Section 1 after three games - will have home advantage when the sides meet on Saturday June 9.
Only one of the four ties brings together two Premier League sides with North Down travelling to Civil Service North.
Current Premier League leaders Waringstown and Instonians find themselves away to Section 1 sides Derriaghy and Holywood respectively.
The draw is CSNI v North Down; Derriaghy v Waringstown; Downpatrick v CIYMS and Holywood v Instonians.
Imbert signs agreement
FINANCE Minister Colm Imbert on Monday signed first tranche of a Policy-Based Loan Agreement in the sum of US$180 million with the Corporación Andina De Fomento (CAF) Development Bank. A statement issued by the ministry said the total loan of US$300 million will be used for the implementation of the programme to support Government’s “Medium-term Fiscal Consolidation Strategy – Phase II”, to boost potential growth and reduce the economy’s vulnerability to external fluctuations and volatility of external terms of trade. The CAF is headquartered in Caracas, Venezuela.
NEW DELHI: India said on Tuesday that 39 Indians, who were believed to have been kidnapped by militants in Iraq in 2014, had been confirmed dead after their bodies were found.
The bodies were recovered from a mass grave and DNA tests had confirmed them to be the construction workers who went missing from the Iraqi city of Mosul, Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj told parliament.
"With full proof I can say these 39 are dead," the minister said. The government had for years said it would only declare the men dead once it had full evidence.
(Reporting by Malini Menon; Writing by Sanjeev Miglani; Editing by Robert Birsel)
HARRISON, Ark. – An Arkansas man has been convicted of first-degree murder for the death of a 2-year-old girl and sentenced to life in prison.
Under a plea agreement, 24-year-old Cody Allen pleaded guilty Thursday to causing the death of a child, who suffered severe brain damage in May 2016.
He initially faced capital murders charges and the death penalty.
According to court documents, police who responded to a call about an unresponsive child were told that the girl had fallen down a set of stairs. But authorities said the child’s injuries seemed more severe than the explanation given.
Allen was arrested following a 48-hour investigation.
The child’s mother, 21-year-old Anastasia Weaver, also faces charges of manslaughter and permitting child abuse.
Her trial date is scheduled for February 22, 2018.
In court Monday, a forensic psychiatrist testified that a young woman accused of stealing an ambulance from outside of an Edmonton hospital was having a bipolar episode at the time.
Chelsea Paquette was on trial Monday for stealing an ambulance in January, 2016.
The vehicle was taken from the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton early Tuesday, January 19 – police pursued the ambulance outside the city to the area of Smithfield, Alberta where the woman was arrested.
The Crown and defence agree Paquette stole the ambulance, and the Crown Prosecutor agreed.
A forensic psychiatrist testified she had a bipolar episode.
Justice Wayne Renke will decide if Paquette should be found not criminally responsible Tuesday afternoon.
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Thieves took Micky Multani's snowmobile early in the morning on Dec. 27 from his Chestermere driveway. The theft was caught on Multani's security camera.
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Transformers: Age of Extinction
Starring Mark Wahlberg Stanley Tucci Nicola Peltz Jack Reynor Kelsey Grammer Titus Welliver
Five years after the battle that nearly leveled Chicago, the Transformers are forced into hiding from a government unit hunting them down.
2014 • TV-14 DLV • 2h 38m
Primark has withdrawn a Christmas candle from shelves after a photo appearing to show one of the candles burning uncontrollably was shared on social media.
The picture was posted by Jenny Ferneyhough on Facebook and had been shared more than 325,000 times at the time pf publishing.
"This is a candle I bought in Primark Manchester for £5 on Saturday," said Jenny.
"I am concerned that it poses a risk to the safety of anyone who owns one, and I have emailed Primark suggesting they recall them.
"In the meantime, I would be grateful if we could spread the word so that no one is put at risk by this."
Primark responded by removing the candle from its stores and said they had launched an investigation.
"We take the safety of our customers and quality of our products very seriously," said a spokesperson.
"We are removing the product from sale while we investigate this complaint as a matter of urgency."
April 28 Interparfums SA:
* Q1 revenue EUR 112.4 million ($122.1 million) versus EUR 83.7 million year ago
* "It is not possible to extrapolate from Q1 results trend for subsequent qtrs" - CEO
* "We remain cautious while confirming our guidance for growth with a 2017 target of FY revenue of EUR 390 million" - CEO Source text: bit.ly/2p9VD9v Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9208 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
The Woodie Seat Freeway is scheduled to be closed Wednesday and Thursday between Avenue A and Avenue F in Hutchinson, according to a news release from the city.
Start the conversation, or Read more at The Hutchinson News, Hutchinson Kansas.
Lawmakers announced more than $450,000 in federal grants today to help reconstruct federal highways and roads damaged by natural disasters.
It was announced by US Senators Tammy Duckworth and Dick Durbin.
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) will receive $410,000 in funds through the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHA) Emergency Relief (ER) program to address damage from severe storms that moved through Illinois in June of 2015.
The U.S. Forest Service office in Jackson County will receive $50,000 in funding through the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHA) Emergency Relief for Federally Owned Roads (ERFO) program in response to severe flooding that occurred throughout 2017.
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“I wanted each piece to work with your existing Jessica McCormack jewels,” explained the designer at the launch. “So you can stack the rings with your bamboo band or button-back diamond ring, pair the earrings with your gypset hoops, or wear multiple bracelets.”
The bamboo bands in particular work in harmony with the first of the new ranges, Chi Chi, which takes its name from the ancient Chinese fortune-telling practice Kau cim, in which numbered bamboo sticks are shaken out of a box - the corresponding numbered fortune provides a divine answer to any query.
Having witnessed a brief consolidative phase below 1.2350 levels in early trades, the GBP/USD pair finally broke to the downside amid pick-up in generalized demand for the greenback and rebound in the European equities, as risk sentiment improved on upbeat Eurozone PMI reports.
However, the downside appear capped in cable as fresh selling seen in the EUR/GBP cross lends support to the GBP somewhat. Looking ahead, the major will closely watch out RO-RO trends for fresh incentives as both the UK and US markets are closed in observance of New-Year’s holiday.
While attention now turns towards the UK manufacturing PMI and US ISM manufacturing reports due on the cards tomorrow for further impetus.
GBP/USD Levels to consider
In terms of technical levels, upside barriers are lined up at 1.2355 (daily R1), 1.2389 (weekly high) and 1.2400 (round figure). While supports are seen at 1.2296 (10-DMA) and 1.2242 (Dec 30 low) and below that at 1.2200 (zero figure).
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Russian journalist Arkady Babchenko, who was reported killed in Kiev, shows up at a news conference in Ukraine.
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian journalist Arkady Babchenko, who was reported killed in Kiev, shows up at a news conference in Ukraine. Translator To read this article in one of Houston's most-spoken languages, click on the button below. US & World
Three people were injured, one of them seriously, following a collision between two motorbikes at Holkham yesterday afternoon.
Emergency crews were called to the incident, which happened on the A149 near its junction with the B1105, at around 5pm on Sunday.
A Ducati motorbike was in collision with a Harley Davidson machine, both of which were travelling towards Holkham.
The rider of the Ducati, believed to be a man in his 30s, was airlifted to the Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge with serious injuries.
His passenger, along with the rider of the Harley Davidson, suffered minor injuries. The road was closed for more than five hours following the incident.
Anyone who saw the crash, or who may have seen either of the bikes involved prior to it, is asked to contact the Swaffham roads policing unit on 101.
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Errin Stethem has pulmonary fibrosis and needs a scooter to help him get around. The scooter was stolen from his apartment’s parking garage. He’s sharing his story in hopes that someone will recognize it.
It is the Super Bowl of holidays for florists across the country. They are working overtime to fill all the orders for Valentine's Day.
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A cold front has blanketed the country and yet the tweeps on Twitter have shown once more that even when it is freezing, they have no chill.
The current cold front is just the beginning though - according to the SA Weather Service's Puseletso Mofokeng there is another cold front coming. While temperatures may not dip too low‚ they expect maximum temperatures will remain below 20 degrees.
"The Western Cape and Eastern Cape will recover [in temperature] more quickly as the system moves to Western Botswana and Namibia‚" he added.
"That system will move back on Sunday and may result in the likelihood of showers in the North West province‚ Gauteng‚ Free State and KwaZulu-Natal and parts of the Highveld‚" Mofokeng said.
So just how cold is it?
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'Galway seemed to get frees easier' 17 April 2017
Kerry U21 manager Jack O'Connor Kerry U21 manager Jack O'Connor
Jack O'Connor was unhappy with the performance of referee Brendan Cawley after Kerry's shock All-Ireland U21FC semi-final loss to Galway on Saturday.
While conceding that the better side won, O'Connor felt the Kingdom's cause wasn't helped by the Kildare match official.
"I just thought on the day that we didn't get a whole pile of breaks from that man. Galway seemed to get frees a bit easier than we got frees," the Kerry manager complained in the Irish Independent.
"There was a case in point when Jordan Kiely appeared to be fouled on the Galway '21' and play went on and Galway wound up getting a handy enough free down the other side.
"Look, we are only splitting hairs there. I think Galway were better, but certainly on the day we didn't seem to get a lot of breaks."
49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said after Friday's practice that he'd be surprised if Goodwin (concussion) doesn't play in Sunday's game against the Colts.
Goodwin was a limited practice participant all week and is listed as questionable on the final injury report, but it nonetheless seems that only a late setback would prevent him from playing. He'll step back in as the Niners' No. 2 receiver, facing an Indianapolis defense that's given up a league-high 26 completions of 20 or more yards. Goodwin's role as a modest-volume deep threat hasn't quite materialized the way Shanahan was hoping, as the wideout's 50-yard catch Week 3 against the Rams represent his only gain of 20-plus this season. Goodwin did draw either five or six targets in each of the Niners' first three games, before the concussion limited him to two targets and five snaps last week.
I fully support your Morning View (Irish must not be forced, by law, on the community at large, April 14) against a Irish Language Act.
Mr Adams talks about equality. Believe me there would be no equality, and no jobs for Protestants who could not speak Irish as far as public sector jobs are concerned.
If Mrs Foster is so keen on Irish then let her go and learn it and leave the rest of us alone.
She has already done endless damage with the RHI scandal and selling out the victims by her attending the McGuinness funeral.
The best thing Foster can do is resign before she is forced out.
She should never have been made leader of the DUP. A Culture Act is just as bad and discriminatory.
Terri Jackson, Bangor
Soccer-West Ham reschedule opening home game against Southampton
June 15 West Ham United's first home game of the 2017-18 Premier League campaign against Southampton will be rescheduled as the London Stadium undergoes renovation following the conclusion of the 2017 IAAF World Athletics Championships on Aug. 13.
In October, Moby & the Void Pacific Choir released their debut album These Systems Are Failing on Mute. The latest release from the project is a Valentine to animals—the new video for the song “A Simple Love.” Watch it below. The video features pigs and the activists trying to save them, holding signs like, “it’s not food; it’s violence.” Some footage is from Farm Sanctuary, an animal rescue organization that provides care for animals who have been saved from stockyards, factory farms, and slaughterhouses. “Happy Valentine’s Day. Here’s my love letter to animals and the people who love and rescue them,” Moby said in a press release.
Yesterday, Moby claimed to have top-secret information about Trump’s ties to Russia. Citing friends who work in D.C., he rattled off a series of “100% real” claims about the Trump administration’s dealings with the Russian government before concluding, “these are truly baffling and horrifying times, as we have an incompetent president who is essentially owned by a foreign power.”
In this Jan. 19, 2018 photo, Xu Yan, the wife of detained Chinese human rights lawyer Yu Wensheng, pauses during an interview in their apartment in Beijing. Xu said Thursday, May 31, 2018, that she has been prevented from leaving her neighborhood, the latest apparent case of extra-legal harassment of those who fall afoul of the ruling Communist Party. Mark Schiefelbein AP Photo
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Japanese toy designer Kuramochi Kyoryu hand made a giant robot cat condo out of cardboard for his two felines. Kuramochi posted more photos of his robot design process and of the two cats fighting over who gets to sit in the driver’s seat.
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For almost a year, arts collective LED teased its latest production, This Way to the Egress. The company dished out bits and pieces—an excerpt at Treefort 2016, another at MING Studios—before audiences were treated to the full energetic, long-form meditation on aging at the Morrison Center last October.
The multimedia fiesta that is LED isn't done with This Way yet, however. The company is throwing an album release party for the original soundtrack written by LED Creative Director Andrew Stensaas at the Visual Arts Collective on Saturday, Feb. 18.
And it isn't an LED fiesta without a performance, so along with the live music, see LED Artistic Director Lauren Edson and company dancers Brett Perry and Evan Stevens perform selections on the VAC stage.
Former Clinton Spokesman Tells Anthony Bourdain To Eat A Scorpion For Suggesting Hillary Knew About Weinstein
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A former spokesman for Hillary Clinton had choice words for celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain Wednesday, after he suggested in a tweet that she knew about Harvey Weinstein allegedly preying on women.
Brian Fallon, a former spokesman for former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, told Anthony Bourdain “to eat a scorpion or something” after Bourdain tweeted that Clinton knew more than she let on about Weinstein’s alleged sexual assault on multiple women.
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Image caption Paul Gallon was told he faces "a custodial sentence of some length"
A man who rode his bicycle into a couple has been warned he faces jail after admitting causing them grievous bodily harm.
Newcastle Crown Court heard Paul Gallon, 36, rode into the pair as they walked down Esplanade Place, Whitley Bay, North Tyneside, in November 2016.
Gallon, of Kenton Road, North Shields, admitted one charge of causing grievous bodily harm and another of causing grievous bodily harm with intent.
He will be sentenced on 4 January.
One victim suffered serious head injuries while the second had facial injuries. Both were treated at the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle.
Judge Stephen Earl said: "Clearly these are very serious matters, clearly you are facing a custodial sentence of some length that will be passed on the day."
Gallon was granted conditional bail.
April 28 Bank Handlowy w Warszawie SA
* CEO Slawomir Sikora says bank aims to achieve double digit return on equity (ROE) in Q4, up from 8.7 percent in Q1
* "I would like ROE to be in double-digits in the fourth quarter," Sikora says
* Says, "First-quarter results do not reflect business dynamics"
* Bank Handlowy, a unit of U.S. Citigroup, saw Q1 net profit at 42.7 million zlotys ($11.0 million) versus 104.4 million zlotys a year ago Further company coverage: (Reporting By Marcin Goclowski; Writing by Lida Kelly)
A Shreveport man has been booked into the Bossier Parish Maximum Security Facility and charged following his alleged role in a shooting last month.
Daymon Deeric Caldwell, 18, was arrested on Thursday after detectives executed a warrant for his arrest for attempted second-degree murder, according to the Bossier City Police Department.
Caldwell is accused of shooting another man on Jan. 20 after an argument inside a hotel room at the Super 8 in the 3100 block of Hilton Drive.
The 29-year-old male victim was shot in his abdomen. He was sent to a Shreveport-Bossier where medical staff determined that his wounds were non-life-threatening.
Caldwell was taken into custody on Thursday evening. The United States Marshals Violent Offender Taskforce were the arresting agency. He was first booked into Bossier City Jail.
His bond is set at $1 million.
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× I-40 Wreck Slows Traffic Between Sallisaw, Muldrow
SALLISAW, Okla. (KFSM) — An wreck on Interstate 40 between Sallisaw and Muldrow is backing up traffic in the westbound lane.
First responders have arrived on scene, according to Oklahoma Highway Patrol.
Check back with 5NEWS on this developing story.
This 1979 Chevrolet fire tanker truck can officially be designated an antique vehicle under P.E.I.'s Highway Traffic Act. This year will mark the start of the province's plan to replace an aging fleet of forest fire trucks, many of which qualify as antiques.
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Most known for his iconic work on MTV’s The State, Wet Hot American Summer, Stella, Comedy Central’s Another Period, commentator on the popular I Love the (80’s, 90’s, etc) series and many more, Michael Ian Black is an actor, producer, comedian, writer and director and will headline the 2017 Milwaukee Comedy Festival.
UPDATE: One person is dead, another is injured, after a shooting in Cedar Rapids this morning.
Police say a 35-year-old man was found inside a home along 40th St. SE with several gunshot wounds. He was taken to the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. His injuries do not appear to be life-threatening.
Officers also located a 30-year-old man dead outside in the street with what appears to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound. They believe he was the one who shot the man inside the home.
Based upon the investigation at this point, this shooting incident appears to be a domestic situation.
Police tell us there were several children inside of the home at the time of the shooting. None of them were injured.
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Cedar Rapids police confirm one person was injured in a shooting this morning.
They say the incident happened around 4:40 this morning. They say they can't confirm the condition of that person as this time.
Police say the shooting happened near 40th Street SE
South Salem upsets McNary and moves into fourth place in the Greater Valley Conference with two games left.
iBook charts for week ending January 28, 2018: (Rank, Book Title by Author Name, ISBN, Publisher :
iBooks US Bestseller List - Paid Books
1. The Woman in the Window by A. J. Finn - 9780062678447 - (William Morrow)
2. The Wife Between Us by Greer Hendricks & Sarah Pekkanen - 9781250130938 - (St. Martin's Press)
3. Forever My Girl by Heidi McLaughlin - 9780985008697 - (Heidi McLaughlin)
4. Fire and Fury by Michael Wolff - 9781250158079 - (Henry Holt and Co.)
5. Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng - 9780735224308 - (Penguin Publishing Group)
6. Origin by Dan Brown - 9780385542692 - (Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group)
7. 12 Rules for Life by Jordan B. Peterson - 9780345816047 - (Random House of Canada)
8. Darker by E L James - 9780385543989 - (Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group)
9. Fall from Grace by Danielle Steel - 9781101884010 - (Random House Publishing Group)
10. xo, Zach by Kendall Ryan - No ISBN Available - (Kendall Ryan)
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Jay Cutler looks more like Tom Brady than Tom Brady does tonight.
Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard, who is shadowing Brandin Cooks, had his second interception of Brady. He also had two interceptions last week.
Brady has completed 12 of 18 passes for 94 yards with two interceptions and a 39.8 passer rating.
Cutler has completed 18 of 24 passes for 223 yards with two touchdowns and a 131.1 passer rating.
Cutler’s second touchdown pass — a 25-yarder to Jakeem Grant — was a thing of beauty as the Dolphins took advantage of Howard’s pick. It gave the Dolphins a 20-10 lead.
Cutler also threw a 5-yard touchdown pass to Jarvis Landry in the first half.
Broken Bones & Busted Props: Anastasia's Derek Klena Let's It All Out in the Newest Never Have I Ever
Never Have I Ever by Broadway.com Staff • Apr 17, 2017
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A man is in hospital with serious injuries after his vehicle left Highway 104 in Pictou County, N.S.
The RCMP responded to the crash in Salt Springs, N.S. around 8:10 p.m. Monday.
Police say the eastbound car lost control and left the highway between exits 18 and 19.
The driver, and sole occupant of the car, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained serious injuries.
He was taken to hospital by ambulance and later airlifted for further treatment.
Highway 104 was closed between exits 18 and 19 until around 11 a.m. Tuesday.
The cause of the crash is under investigation.
La Liga club Real Betis have announced they have reached an agreement with Chelsea to terminate the loan of Blues winger Charly Musonda.
The 20-year-old Belgian failed to settle at Betis and only managed eight league outings due to a knee injury.
A statement on the Betis website said: "Real Betis and Chelsea have reached an agreement over the termination of Charly Musonda's loan spell with the Verdiblanco.
"Real Betis would like to wish the Belgian player all the best for the future."
Index funds can be a low-cost, low-risk way for investors, especially first-timers, to get into the market. But what exactly are they?
You can think of an index fund as a basket of stocks with hundreds or thousands of different ones inside, explains Nick Holeman, a certified financial planner at Betterment. The S&P 500, for example, is a fund that holds stocks for the 500 largest companies in the U.S., which includes familiar names such as Apple, Google, Exxon and Johnson & Johnson.
"It's the cheapest and easiest way to diversify your money that you're investing," Holeman says.
Think of it this way: If every individual stock were a Lego brick, buying an index would be like getting a set of Legos that includes one of every color, explains Andy Smith, a CFP at Financial Engines.
"Instead of saying, 'I want this piece and this piece and this piece,' you're getting every big piece that's out there," he tells CNBC Make It.
April 24 (Reuters) - Hainan Yedao Group Co Ltd:
* SAYS SHARE TRADE TO HALT ON APRIL 25 AS IT WILL IMPLEMENT DELISTING RISK WARNING, SHARE TRADE TO RESUME ON APRIL 26 Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2HsVXqJ Further company coverage: (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
Hezbollah Secretary General Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah sent on Tuesday a cable to congratulate offer condolences to Yemen’s Ansarullah leader Sayyed Abdol Malik Badreddine Al-Houthi on the martyrdom of the former head of the Supreme Political Council Saleh Al-Sammad who was claimed by a Saudi air raid.
Sayyed Nasrallah hailed the martyr Al-Sammad’s sacrifices in confronting the Saudi aggression, stressing that his martyrdom inspires the mujahidin to follow the same path.
Sayyed Nasrallah maintained that this barbaric crime joins the dark Saudi record and highlights the steadfastness and patience of the Yemenis.
Hezbollah leader conveyed to Sayyed Al-Houthi his similar experience of the martyrdom of the Resistance commanders, stressing that patience can help the Yemenis overcome this woe.
Source: Al-Manar Website
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The food and culture of the Polish heritage will be flowing freely throughout the city at Pulaski Days this weekend.
Enjoy the hospitality and food available at multiple locations throughout Grand Rapids including Diamond Hall, Little Hall, Eastern Avenue Hall, St. George’s Hall and K of C Hall are just some of the venues.
Live music will also be playing throughout the weekend with performances from "The Decades," "The Diddle Styx," and "Great Scott."
On Saturday there will be the Pulaski Days Parade starting at 11 a.m. The parade will run west on Fulton from LExington Avenue to Valley Avenue.
Then to wrap up the festival, there will be a special mass on Sunday at the John Ball Park Bandshell at 11 a.m.
Pulaski Days is happening October 6-8 throughout downtown Grand Rapids.
For a complete schedule, visit pulaskidays.org.
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Figures recorded by Sussex Police and published on the Home Office run Police.UK website reveal a fascinating insight into the types of crime committed in and around East Grinstead.
From violent and sexual offences to theft, the website reveals what cases have been recorded and where.
Using this data, we have managed to locate the areas where the most violent and or sexual offences have reportedly been committed.
The following list shows the latest results which are from August 2017.
How does your area compare?
East Grinstead Town
First on our list, with 13 recorded crimes, is East Grinstead Town which includes a large portion of London Road and Beeching Way.
It also includes the train station.
Forest Row
Next we have Forest Row with just seven.
Sunnyside
Just four crimes reported in Sunnyside. This is unsurprising as it is a less densely populated area than the above districts.
Stonequarry
With just one crime recorded, Stonequarry is the town's 'least violent' area.
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From his rough-hewn, rambling music, you wouldn’t immediately take Steve Gunn for a Smiths fan, but apparently he’s been a devotee since his days as an introspective adolescent in the Philadelphia suburbs. The former Kurt Vile sideman recently tackled two songs by his teen heroes–“This Night Has Opened My Eyes” and “The Hand That Rocks the Cradle”–for Aquarium Drunkard’s “Lagniappe Sessions” series of low-key recordings.
It’s easier to imagine Gunn nerding out over Johnny Marr’s sparkly guitar arpeggios than it is to think about him tearfully reciting Morrissey lyrics, and Gunn’s performances here reveal Marr’s subtle influence on his own playing. “Marr’s arrangements mystified me, transfixed me,” Gunn wrote in a short essay that accompanies the songs. “It felt that they were something I’d never be able to decipher.” Hear the songs at Aquarium Drunkard.
LINCOLN, Neb. – A University of Nebraska-Lincoln music professor has been accused of buying and selling steroids.
Court records say 43-year-old Jeffrey McCray is charged with nine felony counts of possession of a controlled substance. He didn’t immediately return messages left Wednesday by The Associated Press. The court records don’t list the name of an attorney who could comment for him.
Authorities say McCray used and sold anabolic steroids for bodybuilding competitions.
University spokesman Steve Smith says the university is aware of the allegations and says officials “will take appropriate action when necessary.” The university website says McCray was appointed an associate professor of bassoon in 2007.
Liverpool vs Roma live stream - How to watch Champions League football online
Liverpool will face Roma at Anfield in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final clash tonight.
The Reds booked their place in the last four of Europe’s premier club competition by stunning Manchester City in the last round.
Jurgen Klopp’s side beat the newly crowned Premier League champions 5-1 over two legs.
While Roma booked their place in the Champions League semi-finals after coming back from a 4-1 first leg defeat to knock out Barcelona.
Tonight’s clash will see Liverpool superstar Mohamed Salah face off against his former team-mates at Roma.
And Reds boss Klopp expects Salah will not be getting a “friendly” treatment from his old squad.
He said: "Mo will know pretty soon they are not his team-mates any more.
"Italian defenders are famous for not having friendly games - but he can strike back in football terms."
John le Carré’s espionage fiction isn’t entirely based on guesswork. He was still serving in Britain’s MI6 when he began writing novels whose often interlinked plots did not present the West and the Soviet Bloc as moral equivalents—as he’s sometimes accused—but colored the entire Cold War enterprise in many shades of gray. A Legacy of Spies revisits the past, bringing back the mysterious spymaster George Smiley and, as reluctant protagonist, one of Smiley’s protégés. Long since retired to France, Peter Guillam is pulled into an investigation of the spy agency’s dark past by cluelessly arrogant young bureaucrats. The Cold War had casualties and the descendants of the dead are pressing their case. Shifting back and forth in time and place, Legacy is a meditation on aging as well as the cost of life in the shadows. As one spy puts it, “Everything seems. Nothing is.”
A Michigan mom's Facebook post showing her text exchange about her son on life support with her boss has gone viral.Crystal Reynolds Fisher told her boss, at the gas station, that she would not be able to come to work for an upcoming shift because her son was on life support.The manager told Fisher on a text message, "This isn't how we do things, so I'll accept that you're quitting."But, Fisher did not want to quit. She was only asking for more time off to be with her son.As a result, PS Food Mart, the company that managed the gas station where Fisher worked, released the manager from her duties and allowed Fisher as much time off as she needed.
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SMU has scored another win on the recruiting trail. This time around, Chad Morris and company landed a verbal commitment from Lubbock Coronado offensive lineman Jaylon Thomas. He announced his decision via Twitter.
After praying and talking with my family I have made my decision to verbally commit to SMU!!🐴🔵🔴#PonyUp pic.twitter.com/B79kEbjwUp — Jaylon Thomas (@JaylonThomas10) June 15, 2017
Thomas committed to SMU over an offer from Tulsa. At 6-foot-5, 268 pounds, Thomas is not ranked at this time. SMU now has 12 commits in its 2018 class.
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EAST LANSING, Mich (WLNS) – Michigan State University women’s basketball coach Suzy Merchant collapsed courtside during the third quarter in the Spartans’ game against Illinois Sunday.
The game was stopped while the coach walked into the locker room for medical care. She was taken to a local hospital where she was alert, talking and aware of her surroundings. The school has not yet said what led to Merchant’s collapse.
The Spartans put Illinois away 71-47.
Memphis police officers responded to the robbery of Domino’s Pizza on Raleigh Lagrange road Saturday night.
A male suspect entered the business armed with a handgun, demanded money, and then fled the scene on foot, according to police.
On the night of the robbery the man was seen wearing a black hair bonnet, black scarf covering his mouth, green jacket, black shirt, black pants, and black shoes.
At this moment no arrest have been made.
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Boyer + Brandy + a jar of peanut butter... What could be weird about that?
Earlier this week, Boyer revealed an intimate, heart-felt secret.
Boyer admitted that his heart goes out to his beloved dog(wife) Brandy because, since she's spayed, she will never experience the joys of motherhood. To make her heartache a little less for what she'll never be, Boyer lets her lick his face clean just like she would a pup of her very own.
"When I realized my dog Brandy would never know the motherly joy of having puppies, I decided I would lie in bed and allow her to lick my face clean like she would one of her young, needy, beautiful offspring. A portion of the joy of motherhood would be hers."
This is a peek inside that loving experience...
JEDDAH: King Salman on Monday made a phone call to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, congratulating him and the people of Turkey on the successful conduct of a referendum on amendments to the Turkish constitution.
The king expressed hope that the new amendment would bring Turkey more stability and boost its development. He reiterated the Kingdom’s keenness for more cooperation with Turkey. Earlier, in Riyadh, the Cabinet also congratulated Erdogan.
The Cabinet condemned the suicide bombings that targeted refugees in two Syrian villages and similar bombings in Mogadishu.
The Cabinet stressed the strength of the Saudi economy as the Ministry of Finance has received strong demand from investors for the first international issuance under the sukuk program.
Image caption The motorbike and a Ford Focus crashed on Trearddur Road
A motorcyclist has died after a crash with a car in Anglesey.
A North Wales Police spokesman said officers were called to the accident on Trearddur Road, Trearddur Bay, at about 11:30 BST on Wednesday.
The emergency services, including an air ambulance, attended but the man riding the motorbike was pronounced dead at the scene.
The road is currently closed and the police have asked for any witnesses to come forward.
March 28 Pure Energy Minerals Ltd:
* Pure Energy Minerals announces non-brokered private placement
* Pure Energy Minerals Ltd - private placement will consist of up to 4 million units (excluding any over-allotment) of company
* Pure Energy Minerals - to undertake non-brokered private placement for total gross proceeds of up to $2 million subject to 15pct over-allotment option
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Great! Mit freundlichen Grüßen / Best regards Birgitta Hauser "Shoot for the moon, even if you miss, you'll land among the stars." "If you think education is expensive, try ignorance."
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CHICOPEE, Mass. (Mass Appeal) – In the conflicted world we’re living in today, it’s important to maintain inner peace. It can be difficult to do, so Dr. Rob Robinson, Clinical Director of Family Care Counseling Associates gave four tips to help.
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Walmart Neighborhood Market to anchor Landstar Marketplace - Original Credit: Konover South, LLC - Original Source: Konover South, LLC A Walmart Neighborhood Market is slated to anchor the Landstar Marketplace, which is being built at Landstar Boulevard and State Road 417, about 1.5 miles south of the proposed Meadow Woods SunRail station. A Deerfield Beach investment group, Konover South LLC, purchased the 18-acre site for the center last week for $3.28 million.
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The moment a man smashed up a defibrillator has been captured in CCTV footage.
The man is seen punching the life-saving equipment, damaging it beyond repair, outside the offices of BBC Radio Lancashire in Blackburn.
The machine was used to resuscitate a woman within a week of it being installed in April.
Cheryl Pickstock, of the North West Ambulance Service, said was left "sickened" by the 24 June incident.
Green Party leader Andrew Weaver speaks on the legislative grounds about the federal Liberal cabinet approved plan Tuesday to spend $4.5 billion to buy the entire Trans Mountain pipeline project.
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Home Indiana Evansville Convenience Store Clerk Held At Gunpoint in Afternoon Robbery June 15th, 2017 Tommy Mason Indiana Pinterest
The clerk at an east side Evansville convenience store is held at gunpoint during an afternoon robbery. According to police, officers were called to Mike’s Food Mart in the 400 block of East Riverside Drive around 3:15pm Wednesday afternoon. The victims says, the suspect held a gun to her head. It’s not known how much cash or what was taken in the robbery. If you have information about this crime, call Evansville Police.
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April 28 City Union Bank Ltd
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NEW YORK (AP) — Nicole Eggert claims her former "Charles in Charge" co-star Scott Baio sexually abused her for years starting when she was 14.
Speaking on "Megyn Kelly Today" on Tuesday, Eggert said Baio first molested her when she was 14 and they had sexual intercourse when she was 17. Baio is more than 11 years older than Eggert.
The age of consent in California is 18.
Baio in a previous Facebook Live video says he is being falsely accused and says he and Eggert had a consensual relationship after she was over the age of 18.
Eggert says she is exploring all legal options and is considering filing a police report. A representative for Baio didn't immediately respond to The Associated Press.
A 46-year-old man has been arrested after an incident at a Kirkintilloch pub on Friday night.
The man has been charged with assault and a breach of the peace after a fracas at the Kirky Puffer at Townhead around 8.10pm on Friday, August 11.
It is alleged he challenged staff to fight and was escorted from the premises.
ATLANTA -– The Atlanta Hawks Basketball Club has transferred forward Andrew White III from the Erie BayHawks, the team’s NBA G League affiliate, to Atlanta, it was announced today. He is on a two-way contract.
White III has appeared in eight games for Atlanta, having averaged 5.6 points and 1.5 rebounds in 13.7 minutes. In 15 contests with the BayHawks (three starts), he is averaging 14.8 points and 3.0 rebounds in 25.2 minutes.
Students of Tabitha Hymer in the first performance included Emeline Blackwelder of Woodway, Elizabeth Mahan of Lorena, Noah Mahan of Lorena, Tyler Pruitt of Waco, Everett Walton of Waco, Niko Kirsten of Lorena, Josie Kirsten of Lorena, Dawson Bullock of Hewitt, teacher Tabitha Hymer of Hewitt, Felicia Xue of Waco, McCall Williamson of Lorena, Fiona Fulton of Lorena, Josh Sampson of Hewitt, Zoey Walker of Hewitt, Nicholas Pruitt of Waco, Mary McNamara of Waco, Stacy Duong of Hewitt, R2 Cook of Waco, Mackenzie Wentworth of McGregor, McLaren Williamson of Lorena, and Christopher Wilcox of Waco.
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Lots of sunshine with low humidity and comfortable temperatures will remain through the weekend. Highs will be in the upper 60s and low 70s, while overnight lows will fall to the 40s and 50s.
Clouds will increase on Monday as another, stronger cold front approaches. There are some differences in timing but it should arrive by Tuesday with rain likely.
A chilly breeze spreading across the area by mid-week keeping highs struggling to get out of the 50s. Morning lows will reach the 30s and 40s by the late part of next week, but no freezes are forecast at this time.
Wednesday through Friday will be sunny, cool and dry.
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SIX ROADS, N.B. — A dramatic, three-vehicle New Brunswick crash involving a logging truck has claimed the life of a Canton-des-Basques man.
Tracadie RCMP say the man was driving on Highway 11 near Six Roads Thursday afternoon when his car crossed the centre line and collided with a transport truck hauling logs.
Police say the driver of the car died at the scene, while a female passenger was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
They say the driver of a second car was unable to avoid the collision, but the 27-year-old woman and her two children under the age of five were not injured.
RCMP say the truck driver lost control of his rig following the collision and went off an overpass, slamming into the road below.
They say the 43-year-old man was taken to hospital but is expected to survive his injuries.
Susan Dugan-Armstrong , who replaced long-time deputy Lynn Bachner in April, has returned to her previous city job as website content coordinator after two months on the job, Madigan confirmed on Wednesday. "We arrived at the decision together," Madigan said.
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Online marketing receives immense attention in the business world, but one cannot neglect traditional offline marketing campaigns, tools and methods. There are some techniques of SEO strategies that work better in some scenarios too.
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Smartwatches and connected cars helped Verizon Communications Inc. defend its wireless-customer base as the carrier lays the groundwork for next-generation service at the end of the year.
The company added 359,000 connections for devices like Apple Inc. and Samsung Electronics Co. smartwatches in the first quarter. Such gadgets are typically added to existing accounts and bring in less monthly revenue than smartphones, but can help reduce customer defections.
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The president and first lady were all lovey-dovey Monday.
President Trump and Melania put their arms around each other before boarding Marine One. Later, at an event in New Hampshire to combat the opioid crisis, they kissed.
“We are blessed to have you as first lady,” Trump gushed. “We really are.”
The first couple’s PDAs come as Trump is embroiled in a public battle with adult film star Stormy Daniels, who claims to have had a sexual relationship with the billionaire that began shortly after the birth of their son, Barron.
The White House staff has had its share of relationship issues.
Last week, Donald Trump Jr. and his wife of 12 years, Vanessa, announced they were headed toward divorce. On Monday, the wife of Trump’s social media director, Dan Scavino, filed for divorce.
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Kewaunee will play at Algoma in a girls Packerland Conference basketball game on Tuesday Night. The Storm (6-0, 8-2) are led by Brooke Geier (20ppg) Sara Dax (11) and Ellie Olson (10) and are coming off a non-conference loss to undefeated Laconia last Wednesday. The Wolves (4-2, 4-8) are currently in third place in the league and are led by Alli Spitzer (11ppg) and Lucy Wiese (10). Our coverage begins with the Jorns Chevrolet of Kewaunee pregame show on 93.9FM / wdor.com
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Southern Door at Sevastopol
Oconto at NEW Lutheran
Freedom at Luxemburg-Casco
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Denmark at Southern Door
Gibraltar at Gresham
Oconto at Marinette
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Dec 10 (Gracenote) - Results and standings from the Scottish Premiership matches on Sunday Sunday, December 10 Hibernian 2 Celtic 2 Saturday, December 9 Hamilton Academical 0 St. Johnstone 1 Hearts 1 Motherwell 0 Kilmarnock 5 Partick Thistle 1 Rangers 2 Ross County 1 Friday, December 8 Dundee 0 Aberdeen 1 Standings P W D L F A Pts 1 Celtic 16 11 5 0 38 10 38 2 Rangers 17 10 3 4 35 19 33 3 Aberdeen 17 10 3 4 25 20 33 4 Hibernian 17 8 6 3 26 19 30 5 Motherwell 16 7 2 7 22 22 23 6 Hearts 17 5 6 6 15 19 21 ------------------------- 7 St. Johnstone 16 6 3 7 17 23 21 8 Kilmarnock 17 4 6 7 19 24 18 9 Hamilton Academical 17 4 5 8 23 27 17 10 Dundee 17 4 3 10 17 27 15 11 Ross County 17 4 3 10 15 26 15 12 Partick Thistle 16 2 5 9 13 29 11 1-6: Championship play-off 7-12: Relegation play-off
AAA Michigan said gas prices statewide have risen by about 7 cents per gallon in the past week.
The Dearborn-based auto club says early Monday the average price for self-serve regular unleaded gasoline was about $2.51 per gallon. Prices are about 24 cents more than at the same point last year.
Michigan's lowest average price was about $2.45 per gallon in the Traverse City area. The highest was about $2.62 per gallon in the Marquette area. It was the second consecutive week that the Marquette area had the highest average.
The Detroit-area's average rose about 1 cent to $2.50 per gallon.
AAA Michigan surveys daily fuel prices at 2,800 gas stations across the state.
ALAMEDA, Calif. -- The Oakland Raiders have signed free agent quarterback Josh Johnson to compete for the backup position.The team also officially announced the signing of cornerback Shareece Wright on Monday. Wright said last week he had agreed to join the Raiders.Wright spent last season in Buffalo, where he had one interception and five passes defensed in 12 games.Johnson is an Oakland native and was drafted by Tampa Bay in Raiders coach Jon Gruden's last season there in 2008. Johnson has spent time with 10 teams and started five games. He has completed 96 of 177 passes for 1,042 yards, five touchdowns and 10 interceptions and a 57.7 passer rating.Johnson hasn't thrown a pass in the NFL since 2011 and will compete with Connor Cook to become Derek Carr 's backup.
The principal of a Southland high school says the school’s board is considering a need for hats or beanies, but he stood by the decision to make students take off beanies when they arrived at school.
Central Southland College principal Grant Dick said the Winton school’s board of trustees set the rules around uniform and the school enforced them.
He said there was common sense and students were allowed to wear non-uniform to school to stay warm, but they were made to take it off once they were at school.
The majority of students followed the rules and there were no issues, the principal said.
He said the board was considering a proposal around hats and beanies.
"The funny thing is it has been raised by a couple of my deans at school that said should we be considering hats to school?" he told TVNZ 1's Breakfast.
"He has written a letter that has gone to the board so actually the board are considering at the moment is there a need for hats or beanies?"
Mr Dick was amused by some of the reaction to the story.
Community volunteers and family caregivers give countless hours of their time for the benefit of nonprofit organizations and the public. Isn't it time our government show their appreciation of that "gift" by giving a tax savings to these people? Volunteer time recorded by the organization could be given a specific contribution value similar to the way travel kilometres driven by businessmen are justified.
Caregivers belonging to an association referred to by their doctors could be granted a percentage tax break on family earnings.
Volunteers are an integral part of a thriving community and their time surely deserves to be rewarded, as well as recognized.
The Nebraska State Historical Society is seeking nominations for its annual awards that recognize outstanding achievement in preserving, interpreting, and educating people about the history of the state. Nominations are due by June 18. Awards will be presented at the NSHS annual meeting on Oct. 12 in Omaha.
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Baltimore — An unusual smell prompted an evacuation and a hazardous materials response at a Baltimore high school. But after five people were taken to the hospital complaining of upset stomachs, fire officials discovered the source of the smell: a pumpkin spice air freshener.
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School was evacuated Thursday afternoon after students and teachers detected a strong smell on the third floor. Several people reported difficulty breathing.
The fire department and a hazardous materials team were called. Fire spokesman Roman Clark said two students and three adults were taken to the hospital for stomach ailments.
Then, firefighters located a pumpkin spice air aerosol plugged into an outlet in a classroom.
Classes at the school resumed Friday.
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Another H1N1 case after Terengganu woman dies
Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah says the Health Ministry has yet to uncover any extraordinary trend related to influenza in the country. — Reuters picKUALA LUMPUR, April 18 ― A family member of a pregnant woman in Terengganu who recently died from influenza A (H1N1) has contracted the flu virus, the Ministry of Health said today.
The ministry said seven of the woman’s family members suffered the same symptoms, of which one was confirmed to be an H1N1 case.
“Two were treated in hospital and reported stable, whereas five were treated as outpatients.
“Investigations were conducted at the woman’s workplace and none of her colleagues were found to be suffering the same symptoms,” said Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah in a statement.
He added that the Health Ministry has yet to uncover any extraordinary trend related to influenza in the country.
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Des Moines --- Andy Fales says insightful commentary is needed now more than ever, which makes it more puzzling to him that the Des Moines Register still doesn't have a catch-all sports columnist like past superb writers Bryce Miller, Sean Keeler, and Marc Hansen.
Speaking of opinions, it's What's Bugging Andy.
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President Trump is reportedly preparing to “decertify” the Iran nuclear deal next week, forcing Congress to decide on a potential withdrawal. Senator Jack Reed, ranking member of the Armed Services Committee, discusses the implications with NBC’s Andrea Mitchell.
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Get ready for the videos you scroll past in your Facebook feed to play with the sound on.
After initially muting videos by default, Facebook announced on Tuesday that videos on its social network will now play with the sound enabled.
Facebook said it's making the change after getting "positive feedback" from users it has already tested the experience with, but the move could potentially anger users that have grown accustomed to only hearing sound when they choose to tap into a playing video.
The main catch is that videos will still be muted by default if your phone is set to silent. Facebook is also letting people disable the behavior entirely by unchecking a new “Videos in News Feed Start With Sound” option in its app's settings.
Facebook enabling sound by default is just one part of its multi-pronged strategy to be more of a destination for watching videos. The company is also releasing a standalone TV app and funding its own original shows.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - MARKETING GROUP PLC
* ‍FINANCIAL IMPACT OF DIVESTMENTS OF SUBSIDIARIES LED TO GROUP EBITDA IN Q1 2017 BEING INCREASED BY EUR 173K, FROM EUR 125K TO EUR 298K.​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
A small brush fire that burned a hillside of dry vegetation in Newport Beach on Tuesday was extinguished by firefighters before any homes in the area were damaged.
Newport Beach fire officials responded to reports of the fire at San Miguel Drive and Pacific View Drive at 5:09 p.m.
The Orange County Fire Authority and Costa Mesa and Laguna Beach fire crews assisted Newport firefighters in knocking down the approximately 2,500-square-foot blaze by 5:30 p.m., authorities said.
The fire’s cause is under investigation.
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The Nile Township Board of Trustees requests that any Memorial Day decorations placed on graves in McKendree Cemetery, Worley’s Run Cemetery and Friendship Cemetery be removed prior to June 9 to alleviate any difficulties during the mowing process.
Press secretary Sean Spicer stated that President Trump has been extremely tough on Russia. In response, CNN's Jim Acosta asked, "how is that possible" when President Trump has come to Putin's defense on several occasions.
Hello everyone,
Last Friday – December 8th – we held a Testday event, for Firefox 58 Beta 10.
Thank you all for helping us make Mozilla a better place!
From India team: Mohammed Adam, Surentharan.R.A, B.Krishnaveni, Aishwarya Narasimhan, Nagarajan Rajamanickam, Baranitharan, Fahima Zulfath, Andal_Narasimhan, Amit Kumar Singh.
From Bangladesh team: Rezaul Huque Nayeem, Tanvir Mazharul, Tanvir Rahman, Maruf Rahman, Sontus Chandra Anik.
Results:
– several test cases executed for Media Recorder Refactor and Tabbed Browser;
– 4 bugs verified: 1393237, 1399397, 1403593, and 1405319;
Thanks for another successful testday! 🙂
We hope to see you all in our next events, all the details will be posted on QMO!
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EU capitals seek stronger right of veto on Chinese takeovers
When Gotham first premiered on Fox in 2014, it was pitched as the origin story of the city that created Batman, along with a number of DC villains. So far, the series has introduced viewers to plenty of villains, including Penguin, Mr. Freeze, and the Mad Hatter. But now, as the series heads into the back half of its third season, it could finally be time for a dark hero to rise.
In a new trailer for the spring season, fans get a glimpse at the return of Fish Mooney and Nygma’s rise as “The Riddler.” But perhaps most notably, Bruce Wayne’s transformation is also teased when he meets Ra’s Al Ghul and begins his vigilante training. As Wayne says in the trailer, “If this is my destiny, I do not want to fail.”
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Watch the full trailer above for a look at Bruce’s evolution, along with the returns of Hugo Strange and Barnes as The Executioner.
Below are some stills from the trailer:
Gotham season 3 returns Monday, April 24 at 8 p.m. ET on Fox.
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Kampala — Woman Fide Master (WFM) Christine Namaganda recorded a single win and two draws from the Commonwealth Chess Championships in India last year.
And in expressing her dissatisfaction with the results, Namaganda hoped to perform better as she was flagged off after securing sponsorship from the Indian Association of Uganda for this year's tournament.
And after six rounds on Saturday, of the nine scheduled, Namaganda was still on course to better that personal record at the intensely competitive championship in India.
This is after Woman Fide Master recorded a fifth round win over Indian Rasmita Kumari Patro on Saturday.
The result helped her build on her third round performance where she picked a half point in the draw against another indian
Naik Sayuri.
But it has ultimately been another tough campaign for Namaganda where she has failed to pick a point in her four other rounds.
She was due to play Tarunika P in the Indian dominated event yesterday before the penultimate round today.
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TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) - Topeka officials say a 35-year-old African elephant at the Topeka Zoo has died.
The elephant, named Shannon, died Monday morning after she was found lying on her side for the second day in a row.
When the 5,500-pound elephant was found on her side Sunday, Topeka fire personnel used a large strap and tripod to help lift her back into an upright position.
Zoo director Brendan Wiley said firefighters were attempting to lift the elephant again Monday morning when she took her last breath.
Wiley said zoo officials are investigating what caused the elephant's death.
Shannon and Cora, a 59-year-old Asian elephant, arrived at the Topeka Zoo in August 2016 from a traveling elephant program based near Tampa, Florida. They joined two other elephants at the zoo.
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Sarah Blair, her husband Thomas Blair, and their son Michael check out the shelves of toys near a Play Chaser station in the North Raleigh Toys “R” Us store. cjarvis@newsobserver.com The N&O
Check out the Register’s photos from an exciting night of boys basketball games in Orange County.
We have photos of the great plays on the court and the spirited fans in the stands from Trabuco Hills vs. Tesoro and Esperanza vs. Yorba Linda.
A new protocol cut venous thromboembolism events by almost half in patients who underwent major abdominal wall reconstruction, according to a recent analysis.
Why is the attrition rate for general surgery residents so high? It's possible that residents are not being matched well.
Frederick L. Greene, MD, discusses the consequences of a "very public war" between a healthcare system and its physician anesthesiology group.
Researchers reported that almost 40% of bariatric surgeries lead to anal complications for patients.
In this video, Alisa Coker, MD, explores the ins and outs of robotic surgery expertise and credentialing.
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PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Detectives have arrested a suspect in the armed robbery of a Portsmouth business.
The robbery happened in the early morning hours of July 23. Police say two suspects robbed the Hot Zone gaming center and every one inside.
No was injured.
On Saturday, 18-year-old Quavon L. Greene, of Norfolk, was arrested and charged with robbery, grand larceny, two counts of use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, two counts of kidnapping/abduction, credit card theft and wearing a mask in a public place.
President Edgar Lungu is expected to attend the inauguration ceremony of Rwanda’s President-elect Paul Kagame this Friday.
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Harry Kalaba says President Lungu has accepted the invitation from his counterpart in the spirit of cooperation and solidarity.
Mr. Kalaba says the visit will also present an opportunity for the two leaders to discuss many developmental issues of mutual interest and the security situation in the Great Lakes Region.
President Lungu is scheduled to depart for Rwanda on Thursday 17th August, 2017.
And Mr. Kalaba has told journalists in Lusaka today that President LUNGU is also scheduled to attend the 37th Annual Southern African Development Community -SADC- Summit in Pretoria from 19th to 20th August, 2017.
The Head of State will proceed to South Africa on 18th August, 2017 after Mr. Kagame’s inauguration ceremony.
The SADC Summit is running under the theme ‘Partnering with the private sector in developing industry and regional value chains.’
× Two Hurt When Car Slams into Wall in Wyoming County
FALLS TOWNSHIP – Two people were taken to the hospital after their car slammed into a stone wall in Wyoming County.
The crash happened around 1 a.m. Friday at the intersection of Route 92 and Falls Road in Falls Township.
Authorities said the car was speeding when it slammed into the wall and a male and female inside were badly hurt. Their names were not released.
Police have not said what led up to the wreck.
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PUPILS from Lewknor Primary School were helped by their parents to fill shoeboxes with gifts for disadvantaged children.
The school is supporting Operation Christmas Child for the second year running by donating items such as toys and school supplies.
The appeal is run by Samaritan’s Purse, an international relief and development organisation that works through local churches to help communities in Africa, Eastern Europe and Central Asia.
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Parents always try to teach their kids about being independent, paving their own path, and being their own person. Well, we think that Thomas Rhett and Lauren are doing a great job at that with Willa Gray because she DOES NOT want to be just a normal princess… she wants to be an octopus princess. LOL Lauren posted to Instagram a video of their trip to the aquarium and it’s the best thing you’ll see all day. She captioned the video with “My jellyfish mermaid princess (I didn’t stop laughing about this for literally hoursss. Honestly, I’m still laughing about it . Convinced she is the funniest kid in America)”
If you need a haircut this weekend, you may want to consider heading to JC Penney.
On Saturday and Sunday, October 7th and 8th the store will contribute $2 of every haircut done to the American Cancer Society, up to a total of $50,000.
Also, right now there is Breast Cancer Awareness merchandise in stores.
And from now until October 31st one dollar from every item from the JC Penney collection that's sold will be contributed to the American Cancer Society, up to $100,000.
To find a JCPenny near you that is participating, use the store locator tool on their website.
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“John Terry and Chelsea Football Club today jointly announce our captain will leave the club at the end of the season,” said a club statement.
The 36-year-old former England central defender has spent his entire professional career at Stamford Bridge, making over 700 appearances for the west London side.
But, despite being Chelsea’s captain, Terry has become an increasingly peripheral figure under Italian manager Antonio Conte and has made just five league appearances so far this season.
“I will decide on my future in due course, but for now I am committed to helping the team achieve success this season,” said Terry in a joint statement issued with Chelsea.
“After 22 years there is so much to say and so many people to thank at this great football club. From coaches, team-mates and staff to the fans who have given me so much support down the years, I can’t thank you enough.
“There will be opportunities for me to speak further about this over the coming weeks.”
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Governor Tom Wolf visited Wilkes-Barre Monday to explain to seniors why consolidating four agencies into one could benefit them. Speaking to seniors at the Charles T. Adams Senior Center on Public Square in Wilkes-Barre, Governor Wolf announced his plan to save $90 million a year by consolidating four state agencies into one.
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Manchester City confirmed the injury that Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus sustained during the English Premier League (EPL) football game against Bournemouth.
The 19-year-old suffered a fractured metatarsal and could be out of action for three months, reports Efe.
"Manchester City can confirm Gabriel Jesus suffered a fractured metatarsal during the 2-0 win over Bournemouth on Monday night," the English club said in a statement on Tuesday.
Jesus, who moved from Palmeiras to Manchester City during the winter transfer market, had to leave the field 15 minutes into the game.
He was photographed on Tuesday on the streets of Manchester walking with crutches and a protective boot on his right foot.
The English club added that Jesus will undergo "further examinations in the coming days to establish the extent of his layoff".
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Cona Resources Ltd
* Cona Resources Ltd announces second quarter 2017 results
* Cona Resources Ltd - ‍production was 17,280 boe/d (99 pct oil) for Q2 of 2017​
* Qtrly earnings per share $0.06‍​
* Cona Resources Ltd - sees 2017 production of 17,400 boe/d‍​
* Says to accelerate debt repayment, company suspending its dividend after dividend payment on August 15, 2017
* Qtrly oil and natural gas sales $93.1 million versus $ 81.9 mln‍​
* Cona Resources Ltd - "a weakening of the Canadian dollar in the first half of 2017 compared to the original guidance also impacted corporate costs"‍​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Anthrax Frontman Sings National Anthem At Cubs Game
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(hennemusic) Anthrax singer Joey Belladonna delivered the U.S. national anthem at Wrigley Field in Chicago, IL on May 25 prior to the start of a major league baseball game between the Chicago Cubs and the San Francisco Giants, and video from the event is available online.
Bandmate Scott Ian streamed Belladonna's performance live online before the guitarist himself had the honor of throwing out the first pitch at the legendary venue.
The rockers' early afternoon appearance at the ballpark was followed by a set at the city's Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre as part of Anthrax's opening gig on the final North American tour by Slayer.
"Thank you Chicago!," posted Ian on social media. "Throwing from the rubber at Wrigley and then playing our biggest Chicago show ever! What a day!!!" Watch the anthem performance and Scott's pitch here.
A group of Jersey City Girl Scouts teamed up with St. Matthew's Lutheran church to make Easter care packages for people in need. This was the second year Troop 12912 worked with the Downtown church to provide soap, socks, and holiday treats for the Breakfast Plus program at Grace Church.
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WESTFIELD, Ind. (WISH) – A record number of participants are expected at Saturday morning’s fourth annual Melt The Trail race in Westfield, city representatives said.
The Valentine’s-themed 5K and 10K are scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. at the Grand Park events center and offer opportunities to explore the city’s sprawling trails during the winter.
Melt The Trail will also feature face painting, costume contests and a card-making station.
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WYTV) – The man who police say took shots at Youngstown officers last weekend is now in a Mahoning County Jail cell.
Gerald Wainwright was released from Mercy Health on Friday where he had been treated for several gunshot wounds early last Saturday morning.
Police say officers spotted Wainwright walking down a street on the south side when he pulled a gun and fired at them. The officers shot back, wounding the suspect.
Thursday, Wainwright was indicted by a Mahoning County grand jury on felonious assault and weapons charges.
He is expected in court early next week.
PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Union is creating a new position, off the pitch: chief tattoo officer.
With many players and staff new to Philadelphia, the Major League Soccer team says they could use help finding a good tattoo artist.
The club wants to name a shop or artist as the go-to place for Union players, coaches, staff and even supporters.
Marketing vice-president Doug Vosik says the hiring process is underway, and resumes and portfolios are being accepted.
Ontario residents Rebecca Ruiz and her son Isaiah Mathis, and her grandson, Isaiah Mathis Jr., of Upland, took the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin to Las Vegas for the Jam On It basketball tournament where Isaiah Jr. played for three days.
Ruiz and her daughter, Sabrina Ruiz Emmons, of Rialto, also took the paper to the L.A. County Fair in Pomona to see War and Tower of Power in concert.
The Daily Bulletin is eager to enjoy its readers’ vacation trips with its regular Daily Bulletin on Vacation feature, publishing photos of readers on vacation holding the newspaper in the photo.
We need the full names and hometowns of everyone in the photo as well as information on where it was taken. There are two ways to get it to us: mail to 9616 Archibald Ave., Suite 100, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730, or email to iecommunity@scng.com. If sending by email, please do not embed the photo in your email but send it as an attachment. Questions? Call 909-386-3880.
Kathy S. Haga Worrell
Kathy S. Haga Worrell, 60, of Pulaski, Va., moved to her heavenly home Tuesday, June 6, 2017.
She was born Dec. 21, 1956, in Pulaski, the daughter of Ella Thompson Haga and the late Friel Haga Sr. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Archie Worrell; grandmother Cleo Thompson; and sister Lida Lewis.
Surviving are her mother, Ella Thompson Haga; son James Haga; sisters Cynthia Burnett, Patricia Ayers and Linda Rigney; brothers Friel Haga Jr., Roger A. Haga and Tony Thompson; special friend Steve Quesenberry; and many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated by the family to help with the financial needs of Kathy’s cremation. These may be mailed to Ella T. Haga, 1165 Gunne Place, Pulaski VA 24301.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Arrangements are by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski.
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In early May Google banned bail-bond companies from advertising on its platforms. Such companies profit from “communities of color and low income neighborhoods when they are at their most vulnerable,” it explained in a blog post. They use “opaque financing offers that can keep people in debt for months or years.”
That Google can ban ads from an industry that offends its values is not, by itself, noteworthy. Media companies have long decided what content or ads to carry for the same reason. The difference is that even after...
Another case in which a West Seattle Crime Watch reader report led to a theft victim being reunited with at least some of their stolen property. You might recall the car-break-in report from Emily, who was hopeful someone might spot her stolen ski boots. And someone did – we got a message yesterday from a reader who found them, and some of the other stolen items, less than a mile away, in the underground parking garage by Bartell Drugs in Admiral. Emily now has them back and adds, “I really appreciate the effort made by the person who found the items to reunite them with me.” We hope you don’t ever have a crime to report, but if you do, once you’ve filed a police report, let us know so we can include it here – at least as a warning to your neighbors peninsula-wide, and if it was a theft, a WSB reader just might spot some or all of your stuff.
Emergency services are responding to a tourist bus crash on the road between Mossburn and Te Anau this morning.
A map showing the location of a bus crash between Te Anau and Lumsden. Source: Google Maps/1 NEWS composite
The crash took place about 8.10am on State Highway 94, on what has been described as a very foggy and icy morning.
The bus has reportedly rolled on to its side and is at the bottom of Gorge Hill near The Key.
1 NEWS has been told 19 people were onboard in total - 17 passengers, a driver and a tour guide.
All are being assessed by ambulance officers, and police said one person has serious injures, "multiple" people have moderate injuries and some sustained minor injuries.
Three helicopters have been deployed to transport patients and the uninjured passengers are waiting on a bus to take them to Te Anau.
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* UBER IS PAUSING AUTONOMOUS CAR TESTS IN ALL CITIES AFTER FATALITY - BLOOMBERG ‍​
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Vallejo residents were presented with good news Tuesday night as city officials confirmed Vallejo will begin the 2017-18 fiscal year with its fourth straight structurally balanced budget. City Manager Daniel Keen noted the new budget, which begins July 1, is the culmination of actions by city staff and the council's policy decisions.
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* DEC QUARTER PROFIT 47.8 MILLION RUPEES VERSUS PROFIT 39.3 MILLION RUPEES YEAR AGO
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President Trump will be in Wisconsin today, to campaign for apprenticeships.
Trump is encouraging young people to enroll in apprenticeship programs to bridge the skills gap that makes it hard to fill jobs in manufacturing and other sectors. Trump will visit Waukesha County Technical College, near Milwaukee. He’ll be joined by his daughter, special White House adviser Ivanka Trump, Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta, and Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker.
Man critically injured in Logan Square crash
A man was critically injured Wednesday night in a Logan Square neighborhood crash on the Northwest Side.
The crash happened about 9:15 p.m. as the 24-year-old sped west in the 2600 block of West Logan Boulevard, Chicago Police said.
He lost control of the 1993 Honda coupe he was driving and crossed into the opposite lanes of traffic, police said. He then sideswiped a Mazda coupe and crashed into a tree
He was taken to Illinois Masonic Medical Center in critical condition, police said. The driver of the Mazda was not injured.
The crash was under investigation Wednesday night.
Crews were responding to a report of a brush fire in the Clairemont area of San Diego.
The fire started at 6:59 p.m. on Regents road and eastbound State Route 52, according to the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department (SDFD).
Strike teams are on the scene.
No other information was available.
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The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry laid 35 charges and issued 27 warnings during an enforcement blitz on the Detroit River and Inner Long Point Bayover between May 18th and 21st, 2018.
Conservation officers checked 749 anglers for compliance with the Ontario fishery regulations.
Charges and warnings were issued for various fishing-related offences, including fishing without a licence, fishing in a sanctuary, possess live invasive species, and using more than permitted number of lines.
Conservation officers also used the opportunity to educate the public about invasive species and the negative effect they can have on biodiversity in the Detroit River and surrounding waters.
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CLARENCE, N.Y. (WIVB) — A two-year-old boy was run over by a vehicle in Clarence Sunday morning.
New York State Police say that the child was with his family at Antique World. While there, authorities say he ran out of a storage garage and display area, and into the path of a pickup truck.
The truck, which was being driven by a 50-year-old Clarence man, ran over the boy’s legs and pelvis, but his injuries were non-life threatening.
The child was subsequently taken to Women & Children’s Hospital to undergo surgery.
The driver was not charged.
The rain may be back but it's also on course to being the "wettest April in nine years".
Some 72.2mm of rain has fallen in Kilkenny so far this month (up to yesterday morning), according to www.kilkennyweather.com.
The forecast for the rest of the week doesn't look good either with more rain expected into tomorrow with downpours anticipated on Friday also.
CROWLEY, La. (KLFY) – Deputies are searching for three men who allegedly robbed a casino at gunpoint in Acadia Parish.
The armed robbery occurred at 4:13 a.m. on April 14, 2017, at Lucky Jack’s Casino on Jasmine Road near I-10.
Sheriff K.P. Gibson said three men with guns entered the casino wearing long pants, long sleeve shirts, gloves, and masks. Witnesses described the suspects as being black males.
Investigators believe the suspects drove away from the casino in a white Jeep Cherokee, heading west.
Deputies recovered the Jeep abandoned on LA 1120 near LA 100. The vehicle was reported stolen earlier in another parish, according to Gibson.
Anyone with information about the suspects’ identities is asked to call the Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office at (337) 788-8772 or Crime Stoppers of Acadia Parish at (337) 789-TIPS (8477).
Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov has called to respect the choice made by Turkey at Sunday’s referendum on expanding presidential powers, according to ITAR-TASS news agency.
“The referendum is absolutely a sovereign affair of the Turkish Republic,” – Peskov underlined. “We believe that everyone should respect the expression of will of the Turkish people.”
According to the preliminary data 51.3% of voters supported the constitutional amendments replacing the country’s parliamentary system, and shifting powers to president. Another 48.7% of voters opposed the proposed amendments. The final results will be announced within 11-12 days.
Russian President's Spox Peskov urges everyone to respect referendum results, says it's Turkey's own businesshttps://t.co/X24ZwEefFI — DAILY SABAH (@DailySabah) April 17, 2017
GDP expanded an annual 7.3 percent in the March quarter, against 7.2 per cent in the December quarter
India's economy probably grew marginally in the March quarter of fiscal 2018, which would ensure that the nation remains the world's fastest growing major economy, a Reuters poll found. Gross domestic product (GDP) expanded an annual 7.3 percent in the first three months of 2018, the May 24 to May 29 poll of 55 economists predicted, a touch faster than the 7.2 percent achieved in the last three months of 2017 - and well above China's pace of 6.8 percent for the quarter ending in March. Forecasts ranged from 6.9 to 7.7 percent. Even Moody's Investors Service on Wednesday projected the GDP growth forecast to 7.3 per cent in 2018, revising it from the earlier forecast of 7.5 per cent on higher oil prices and tighter financial conditions.
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Got a minute? Here’s your mid-day roundup of all your need-to-know news in fashion, beauty, entertainment, and beyond.
Ariel Winter has pink hair down past her butt now. [Teen Vogue]
These are the most *extra* celeb Instagrams from Coachella’s first weekend. [Elle]
Racked is asking the tough questions: Do women actually wear men’s dress shirts after sex? [Racked]
Demi Lovato used to only have male friends. [Cosmo]
Kim Kardashian shared a pic of Kanye wearing an actual bunny suit on Easter. [Us Weekly]
Lady Gaga paid tribute to Beyoncé at her Coachella concert. [Billboard]
Nike is re-releasing its Ultra Flyknit. [Refinery29]
The Spanish parliament's lower house is debating whether to end Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy's nearly eight years in power and replace him with the leader of the Socialist opposition.
Rajoy refused to resign after his conservative Popular Party was fined as beneficiary of a large kickbacks-for-contracts scheme. In a damaging ruling last week, the court questioned Rajoy's claim that he and other top officials were unaware of the party's illegal accounting.
Socialist leader Pedro Sanchez, who is leading the no-confidence vote against Rajoy, would instantly become the country's prime minister if he wins 176 or more votes in the 350-seat Congress of Deputies on Friday.
His opening speech Thursday proposing an alternative government will be watched by other opposition lawmakers who are still undecided on whether to oust the government.
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An early morning fire at a vacant apartment building in uptown Saint John resulted in the evacuation of two nearby buildings, knocking out power for about 40 customers in the area.
Shorty before 1:30 a.m. on Tuesday, pedestrians called the fire department after they noticed heavy smoke coming from a three-storey brick building at 297 Princess Street.
The Saint John Fire Department used a ladder tower to bring the fire at 297 Princess Street under control. (Jason Creamer/IAFF Local 771)
Eric Garland, platoon chief with the Saint John Fire Department, said about a dozen people were evacuated from neighbouring buildings.
Pedestrians reported the fire after walking by and smelling smoke, according to Saint John Police. (Jason Creamer/IAFF Local 771)
Saint John Police are advising motorists to expect traffic disruptions on Princess Street from Pitt Street to Crown Street this morning.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
A dog has saved the day after his barking in the middle of the night alerted his owner to a condo fire. Brittany Cosgrove was sleeping soundly in her downtown apartment in the early hours of today when she suddenly heard her terrier Leo barking.
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Warren police are asking for the publics help to find a missing 13-year-old girl.
Alyssa Katherine Golding, who resides in the city, was last seen in the area of 12 Mile and Schoenherr roads at approximately 7:35 a.m. Monday as she headed to class at Warren Woods Middle School.
Alyssa is described as white with blond hair, 5 feet tall and 199 pounds. She has blue eyes and was wearing a puffy and black knee-length coat, a neon pink hooded sweatshirt and black and white Nike gym shows, according to a Michigan State Police missing persons advisory issued Monday afternoon.
The Warren teenager was reported missing by her family, Warren police said.
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Illinois House sends governor bill raising teacher salaries
The Illinois House has sent the governor a measure raising public school teacher salaries to a minimum of $40,000 a year. State Rep. Christian Mitchell is the sponsor. | Facebook
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois House has sent the governor a measure raising public school teacher salaries to a minimum of $40,000 a year.
The House voted 65-47 Wednesday to increase minimum full-time teacher salaries over the next five years. Rep. Christian Mitchell is the sponsor. The Chicago Democrat says the measure is a way to attract and keep more teachers in a state that’s facing a growing shortage. He adds that teachers in southern Illinois have masters’ degrees but still receive poverty wages.
Rep. Jeanne Ives opposes the plan. The Wheaton Republican says that teacher salaries should be negotiated between teacher unions and school districts.
The legislation comes as teachers in states across the country are striking for higher wages among other issues.
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Kalil (groin) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Lions, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
Kalil is expected to play regardless of the questionable tag, but if he suffers a setback, expect to see Amini Silatolu to take over.
Pollock went 4-for-5 with with an RBI and a run scored in Monday's 4-2 victory over the Dodgers.
He was also caught stealing for the second time this season. The four-hit performance raised Pollock's season line to .250/.276/.393. After playing in just 12 games in 2016 due to a serious injury, Pollock might be one of the best early-round values this year. He's off to a bit of a slow start, but his four-hit outing could jump start him. The 29-year-old is a 20-20 candidate once again if he can remain healthy.
SEBRING, Ohio (WYTV) – The Lady Tigers garner their first victory of the season as Springfield tops Sebring, 61-35. The Tigers jumped out to a 15-6 lead after the first quarter.
Mariah Johnson led Springfield with 14. Haley LaMorticella had 13 while Ella Centofanti tallied 11 and Marlie Applegarth finished with 10 for Springfield.
For Sebring, sophomore Kendra Shields had 8 points in the fourth quarter to close out the game with 12. Olivia Woods was the only other Trojan to score in double figures as she had 10.
Springfield returns home on Thursday to take on Western Reserve as Sebring will welcome Lowellville.
In this Feb. 1, 2017 photo, Students work inside the Erie Institute of Technology auto body technician lab in Erie, Pa. The institute calls the building an auto body technician lab, but it looks, sounds, smells and feels more like a garage.
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Roughly 100 people rallied in Old Poway Park late Saturday morning to urge the City Council to reconsider its decision to deny Habitat for Humanity's 22-unit veterans housing project. "We come here to attempt to undo what I believe was an injustice that has befallen our veterans, who after giving so much to this country have been denied the simple right to buy a home in a proposed low-to-moderate income housing project right here around the bend, right beside that hill," said Poway Deputy Mayor Jim Cunningham.
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We’re huddled excitedly inside Wings of Tatev, the world’s longest reversible cable car, a 5.7-km engineering wonder that spans a spectacular gorge connecting Halidzor village in southern Armenia to Tatev village. Careening at a vertiginous 18,871 feet in the tramway, which features in the Guinness World Records, we soak in a surreal landscape of dramatic gorges, flower-spangled pastures and pine forests threaded by hiking trails. Mountains, crowned with swirls of vanilla, hunker into the blue sky. The handsome Syunik province in the south Caucasus region of Armenia, a ...
Inter's former owner, Massimo Moratti, spoke about Juventus' offer to sign Icardi, with Higuain going the other way.
"It would be a shame to get rid of him. On the other hand, Inter would get Higuain that certainly is a player of great experience and has proved to be crucial for both Napoli and Juventus.
"There is a difference in age of which we must take into account. It's not an offer to forget but at the same time, perhaps, shows that Icardi is unsellable for us.
READ MORE: Icardi-Higuain swap deal: Tronchetti Provera fuels speculations "I would rather accept Juventus' offer than lose him because of the release clause. Then, maybe it would be possible to keep him."
"I must say that Icardi is a player in constant growth and, therefore, if we say that he's reached his true peak then we don't know him. Consequently, there's a lot of curiosity towards what he can become, certainly stronger than what he already is.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – A court document says a doctor prescribed oxycodone for Prince under the name of the musician’s friend to protect his privacy.
Prince was 57 when he was found alone and unresponsive in an elevator at his Paisley Park home on April 21.
Autopsy results showed he died from an accidental overdose of fentanyl, a synthetic drug 50 times more powerful than heroin.
According to search warrants unsealed Monday, authorities searched Paisley Park, cellphone records of Prince’s associates, and Prince’s emails to try to determine where he got the fentanyl that killed him.
The documents suggest Prince was struggling with prescription opioid addiction.
One affidavit says Dr. Michael Todd Schulenberg admitted he prescribed oxycodone for Prince in a Prince’s associate’s name “for Prince’s privacy.”
A message left with Schulenberg’s attorney wasn’t immediately returned.
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Original Overkill guitarist, Bobby Gustafson, has launched a pre-order for Axe To The Head Of My Enemies, the new album from his Satans Taint project. A video message from Bobby can be found below.
The first five songs on the set were remastered by James Murphy, who also performs a solo on one of the tracks.
Tracklisting:
“Asatru”
“Killing Spree”
“He Who Wore The Crown”
“Deliver Me To The Gods”
“Gutpile”
Bonus tracks:
“All Out War”
“Gothic Serpent”
“Battle Of Bravalla”
“Song For The Einherjar”
“The Hammer And The Cross”
To pre-order the album, head to this location.
CNN's Van Jones says he was encouraged by some of President Trump's proposals to fight the opioid epidemic but called the President's idea of the death penalty for some drug dealers "divisive" and "stupid."
The Lamar Redevelopment Authority Board met Monday, May 5 at 6:30 p.m. to discuss assistance with roof replacements for a few Lamar businesses. The proposed roof replacements follow an 80/20 financial agreement.
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With a planned teacher walk-out only two weeks away, Tulsa Public Schools sent a letter to parents Monday explaining the district's plan if the walk-out happens April 2nd.
Genevieve M. Scott of Ridgefield, wife of the late Lawrence Scott, died on Saturday, April 8, 2017 at Bethel Health Care, Bethel, CT.
Mrs. Scott was born in Fairfield, CT, December 2, 1919, a daughter of Stephen and Mary (Plotko) Murcko. She attended Fairfield schools .
A homemaker, Mrs. Scott was a resident of Ridgefield for the past seventy years and a member of St. Mary’s Parish.
She is survived by three sons, Guy Scott, Edward Scott and Stephen Scott; a daughter, Mary Rose Sitar; eleven grandchildren; great grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, siblings and husband, Mrs. Scott was predeceased by a son, Lawrence “Larry” Scott.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at 10:15 a.m. in St. Mary Church, Ridgefield.
Burial will follow in St. Mary Cemetery, Ridgefield.
The family will receive friends in the Kane Funeral Home, 25 Catoonah St., Ridgefield Tuesday, April 18, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Among those at the Elenian Club installation luncheon were, from left, Virginia Eckholdt, Joan Chifici, Robin Hummel, Lisa Ingraham, Betty Deshotel, Maria Villafranco, Paula Mahne and Samantha Oncale.
STOCKTON — A resident was injured Monday morning after his Stockton home was broken into.
Officials received reports of the incident near Alexandria Place at 5:24 a.m.
A man and woman who lived in the Douglas Road home were both injured in the home invasion.
The man was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, according to Dave Konecny of the San Joaquin Sheriff’s Office. The woman is being evaluated and the extent of her injuries has not been reported.
An unknown number of suspects were last seen leaving the scene in a white car.
Officials are unaware if anything was taken in the home invasion.
Stay with FOX40 and FOX40.com for more updates as this story develops.
Boehringer Ingelheim recently inaugurated its commercial production site for biopharmaceuticals in Zhang Jiang Hi-tech Park of Shanghai, China. The site, with the first-phase investment of more than 70 million, is the first and only biopharmaceutical facility established by a leading multinational active biopharmaceutical manufacturer in China utilizing mammalian cell culture technology.
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HASSAN SHAM CAMP, Iraq (AP) — The United Nations says it’s temporarily pausing aid operations to neighborhoods in the eastern half of the Iraqi city of Mosul as attacks by the Islamic State group continue to inflict heavy civilian casualties there.
Lise Grande, the U.N. Humanitarian Coordinator for Iraq, says “the United Nations agencies made the decision that until security improves, it will be difficult for us to provide assistance.”
She spoke during a visit to a camp for Iraqis displaced from Mosul on Wednesday.
While Mosul’s eastern half was declared “fully liberated” last month, some neighborhoods continue to be hit by attacks claimed by IS.
The pause in aide comes as Iraqi forces are moving into positions ahead of an anticipated assault on Mosul’s western half that is still firmly under IS control.
Baku. 24 January. REPORT.AZ/ Price of the Azerbaijani Azeri LT CIF crude, selling on world markets went up by 0,03 USD or 0,05%.
Report informs, price of oil brand Azeri LT CIF now makes 56,10 USD per barrel.
Notably, minimum price of Azeri LT CIF was recorded in December 2001 (19.15 USD) and the maximum value of the brand was registered in July 2008 (149.66 USD).
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DADU - The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) would raise voice for the people of Sindh after winning the general elections.
These views were expressed by ex-chief minister of Sindh and also PTI candidate from NA-234 Ali Khan Jatoi held a press conference at his residence on Tuesday.
He informed that Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) ex-MNA Dr Talat Iqbal left the PPP and joined the PTI. People of Sindh were now looking towards the PTI as they already fed up with the present government, he added.
He announced next public gathering would be held at Mehar taluka in coming weeks which would be addressed by PTI Chairman Imran Khan.
Jatoi further said that our party has initiated a movement to eliminate corruption from the country. The PTI was only the party that took bold steps against corruption, lawlessness, hunger and unrest, he added.
Whether it's a two-wheeled tour, a trip from Market Street to Mount Pleasant Street or just a quick way to get to work, bicycling in downtown Charleston offers fun and functionality. MUSC and Gotcha Bike partnered together earlier this year to design the city's most extensive bike share program to date.
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Liverpool news: Alex Oxlade Chamberlain should not be in the England squad, says Paul Merson
That is the view of Sky Sports pundit and former England forward Paul Merson.
Oxlade-Chamberlain joined Liverpool from Arsenal on transfer deadline day but has made just one start for the Reds.
That came in the Carabao Cup loss to Leicester last month and he has struggled to make an impact in his cameo performances in the Premier League and Champions League.
Before yesterday’s 1-0 win over Slovenia, Merson said of Oxlade-Chamberlain: “You look in midfield and Oxlade-Chamberlain will be very fortunate to play.
But your tax dollars fund it and its counterpart, the International Democratic Institute. Money is appropriated by the Congress and given to the National Endowment for Democracy and USAID, which then make grants to those two groups.
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Israeli aircraft attacked targets in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula over 100 times in the past two years, The New York Times reported.
The attacks were carried out at the request of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, in order to aid Egypt in fighting against ISIS terrorists.in northern Sinai.
The report is based on US and British sources, who were and continue to be involved in regional issues.
According to the US sources, Israel's drones are unmarked and were hidden by military helicopters and planes. Some of them flew in circles, in order to create the impression that they had left Egyptian military bases.
The article also said Israel's aid to Egypt began immediately after ISIS downed a Russian plane in 2015.
Cape Girardeau police arrested a man who was wanted on several outstanding charges, including stealing from a Walmart. On Friday evening 30-year old James Hansil went into Walmart and allegedly stole a flashlight, a gift set, and a number of other items before running from police. He was taken into custody on Route K after a short chase. Hansil is currently wanted by Christian County law enforcement for a probation violation and in Ozark for stealing. More charges are pending.
Alejandro Rodriguez removes hail left behind in front of his office Friday March 30, 2012 in McAllen, Texas. Several streets and homes were flooded in the area after heavy rains, winds and hail hit the area Thursday night.
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This free event is a great intro to Shakespeare! The BPO joins forces with the company of Shakespeare in Delaware Park to present a free evening of music and theater, featuring “Macbeth,” “The Tempest,” “Romeo and Juliet,” and more.
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Andover’s Justice Williams carries the ball in the Huskies’ 60-7 win on Friday. Photo by Bill Jones
Andover 60, Monticello 7
Spring Lake Park 23, North St. Paul 6
Centennial 29, Blaine 28 (OT)
St. Michael-Albertville 38, Anoka 7
Chanhassen 28, Coon Rapids 7
Chisago Lakes Area 48, St. Francis 19
Blaine’s Byron Bynum Jr. stiff arms a Centennial defender. Photo by Patrick Slack Coon Rapids with a defensive stop. Photo by Patrick Slack
The Love Below specifically targets African American women who may or may not be fond of expressing themselves openly and outwardly on stage. Reveling in our confidence, we aim to bring awareness to any and all matters that black women face on a daily basis. Brought together by spoken word, we are empowered by our minority in life and seek nothing more than to just let our voices be heard as well as raise significance to the importance of Black History Month. A night guaranteed that you won't forget, please join us for open seating from 7-7:30 pm on February 9th, in Human Sciences 169. The required donation is $5 with all proceeds benefiting the Womens Protective Services of Lubbock Inc.
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Fifty years ago, women were considered too frail to run marathons, and were thus not allowed to run in the Boston Marathon as official entrants. In the 1960s, several women had completed marathons as bandits, but no woman had actually registered and completed the Boston Marathon until Kathrine Switzer did it in 1967.
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She registered as K.V. Switzer, how she always signed her name, and received bib number 261. She dodged attempts to remove her from the course and finished the race in 4 hours, 20 minutes. A photo sequence her fighting off a man who tried to forcibly remove her from the race has since become one of the most enduring images in the history of the marathon.
Today, at 70 years old, Switzer ran the race again. Wearing the same bib number she did in 1967, she finished in 4:44:31. She was the 9,859th woman to finish today’s race.
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This will be the last time anyone wears bib number 261, as officials have retired the number in honor of Switzer.
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has named a new director for the embattled transit agency that he recently termed "a national disgrace."
Kevin Corbett awaits approval by the New Jersey Transit board.
Corbett is an executive with AECOM, an international infrastructure consulting firm. Previously, Corbett oversaw the economic redevelopment of Lower Manhattan after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. He also has served on the board of the Regional Plan Association, a transportation think tank.
Corbett said Tuesday he welcomes the challenge and said an immediate step that could improve performance would be to improve accountability when trains suffer equipment problems.
Murphy, a Democrat, recently ordered a top-to-bottom audit of NJ Transit, an agency that has been plagued by frequent delays, safety issues and management defections.
The newest grocery store in Kansas City has a lot of KC inspiration. In this week's edition of Morning Joe, KCTV5's Joe Chiodo sat down with Paul Jarvis, the store's interior designer. He talks about why the store was one of his favorite stores to design and the Kansas City influence incorporated.
sgtwilko wrote: Sorry Sal can you bring me up to speed on the GH Sinfield fall out? I must have missed that.
My understanding is as follows:Sinfield was discussing his future with GH and suggested his future was more in sports admin than in coaching and his ideal job would be CEO of Leeds Rhinos. GH took umbridge and the two fell out.Soon after Sinfield was at a press conference saying how much he wanted to play RU!!Since his retirement has he been seen at Leeds - no - very strange for a club that prides itself on looking after players who have been loyal to the club - read into that what you will. You would have thought he would be an ideal person to support the side during the dark days of 2016?
Menasha, Wis. (WBAY) – A Kimberly man was arrested at the stroke of midnight leading into the new year (2017). The Menasha Police Department says the man was drunk when he launched at a patrol car with two officers inside.
This happened in the area of Oak Street and Nicolet Boulevard.
The patrol car, at the time, was parked in the roadway. Police say the man charged at the patrol car causing significant damage to the windshield. Video on the Menasha Police Department’s Facebook page shows the entire incident.
Two officers were hurt while trying to take the suspect into custody. One of the officers was taken to the hospital but later released.
Menasha police say the man who charged at the patrol car was also taken to the hospital but eventually booked into the Winnebago County Jail on several charges. The name of the suspect has not yet been released.
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Tax day is tomorrow & we know it can be stressful… Here are some places you can get some freebies tomorrow during all the tax day craziness!
THE Nadi Aviators rugby league team has been working on their defensive strategies at training in a bid to stop the rampant Lae Snax Tigers from Papua New Guinea in the Melanesian Club Championship at Lawaqa Park in Sigatoka on Saturday. The Tigers won PNG's 2016 Digicel Cup after defeating the defending champions Agmak Gurias 14-8 in the final.
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Sunday with Scott part one…
Photos by SCOTT BRASHIER
Scott Brashier, one of our terrific photographers, spent last Sunday capturing images of planes, trains, and automobiles – oops, not trains – and his photographs are so terrific that we though we’d share lots of them with you in a combined gallery.
Here’s to Scott’s simply sensational Sunday…first at the Rotary Club’s Invitational Classic Car Show in Laguna Beach, and then (see Second Front Page) at the Air Show in Huntington Beach.
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Classic cars beautifully captured by Scott
The Beatles star shocked guests attending Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich's exclusive New Year's Eve party on the Caribbean island of St. Barts on Saturday when he joined frontman Brandon Flowers and his bandmates onstage.
Video footage posted on Twitter shows MCCartney taking to the stage as the crowd cheers. He tells them, "Happy new year," before acknowledging their surprise by mockingly exclaiming, "What is going on?!" before he begins singing the Beatles' hit Helter Skelter.
The Killers also shared a clip on their Facebook page and wrote in the caption, "So far, so good."
On Sunday (01Jan17), MCCartney wrote on Twitter, “Happy New Year’s Day. May this year be a happy and peaceful one for you and your family and everyone around the world. Love Paul.”
Booker (hand) was a limited participant in Monday's practice and his status is uncertain for Tuesday's game against the Pistons, Craig Grialou of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Booker has already missed one game due to a right hand sprain and the fact that he wasn't able to go through a full practice Monday doesn't bode well for his eventual availability Tuesday. Following Tuesday's contest, the Suns don't play again until Friday, so it wouldn't be overly surprising if the team opted to give him some extra time off for rest rather than bringing him back into the fold too soon. Either way, another update should be provided following Tuesday's morning shootaround. Josh Jackson and Troy Daniels would likely be leaned on more than usual if Booker ultimately can't play.
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I remember using a selfie stick to try out Google's educational vision of AR, and it was impressive. My son tried it in his school one day, and felt the same way.
Google's AR Expeditions initiatives were originally designed to be used in classrooms, and still are, but before now schools had to be part of a pilot program to try out the tech. Now it's just a free download, part of an updated Expeditions app on iOS and Android, Google announced Wednesday.
The Expeditions app has 800 VR experiences and 100 AR ones. The AR Expeditions can be used with just a phone, provided the phone is compatible with Apple's ARKit or Google's ARCore. It's worth a try if you have kids (or even if you don't).
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The Israeli occupation authorities prevented several Palestinian families from visiting their detained relatives in Israeli jails, on the second day of the mass hunger strike.
Speaking with PIC, Dr. Farid Abu Dheir said he was told by the Red Cross that his projected visit to his son, Baraa, was canceled due to the hunger strike.
Several families from across the occupied Palestinian territories have endured exhaustive trips, coming from so far away to see their jailed relatives, before they were updated on the ban.
Nearly 1,500 Palestinian detainees started on open-ended hunger strike on Monday to mark the Palestinian Prisoners Day and protest the mistreatment they have been made to endure at the hands of the Israeli wardens.
According to observers, the ban falls in line with a series of castigatory measures adopted by the occupation authorities so as to force the detainees to concede defeat and cease the hunger strike.
Source: PIC
Those of us who fled from Castrogonia know all about this kind of behavior, but most of the civilized world is surprised by it. Police in the Castro colony of Venenozuela are now brazenly "confiscating" property from everyone, willy-nilly, even from American journalists.
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German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May arrive for a statement prior to a meeting at the chancellery in Berlin, Germany, November 18, 2016. REUTERS/Michael Sohn/Pool
BERLIN Negotiations about a future free trade agreement between Britain and the European Union can take place only after the contours of the Brexit divorce talks are clear, a spokesman for German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Friday.
Steffen Seibert said Merkel had noted the close relationship between Britain and the EU, adding "in the negotiations it must first be clarified how this interconnection is orderly unbundled."
He told a regular government news conference that Germany would look carefully at the EU's draft on how the bloc's remaining 27 members want to negotiate Brexit.
(Reporting by Michelle Martin; Writing by Joseph Nasr; Editing by Paul Carrel)
MUNICH, Germany, April 13 A $65 billion merger contract between industrial gases groups Linde and Praxair will not be ready as planned by Linde's annual shareholder meeting on May 10, a source familiar with the situation told Reuters on Thursday.
The Business Combination Agreement will still take weeks to complete due to legal complexities, the person said.
A Linde spokesman said the German and U.S. rivals were still working to get the agreement finalised before the AGM but could not rule out that it would be later. (Reporting by Jens Hack; Writing by Georgina Prodhan; Editing by Kathrin Jones and Christoph Steitz)
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There were many worthy candidates for election to the Pro Football Hall of Fame this year, but former Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis looked like the surest bet to get elected when the selectors met in Minneapolis on Saturday.
That’s just what happened and Lewis has been elected to the Hall on the first ballot.
Lewis was selected in the first round of the 1996 draft and spent his entire 17-year career with the Ravens. He won a Super Bowl and a Super Bowl MVP after the 2000 season as the linchpin of a defense that’s among the best of all time. Lewis then earned a second ring in his final NFL game when the Ravens outlasted the 49ers in Super Bowl XLVII in New Orleans.
Lewis was twice named the NFL’s defensive player of the year and was selected as a first-team All-Pro seven times during his run in Baltimore. He will join Brian Urlacher, Terrell Owens, Randy Moss, Brian Dawkins, Jerry Kramer, Robert Brazile and Bobby Beathard as members of the Hall of Fame’s class of 2018.
A 25-year veteran of the gaming industry, Crystal previously served as president and CEO of multiple casino holding and public gaming technology companies and worked as an investor and advisor on gaming project finance and merger acquisitions totaling more than $1 billion. Crystal's experience spans all corners of a complex and booming industry, including casino and Internet gaming technology, government affairs, eSports, entertainment and hospitality.
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Prosecutors have dropped charges against two Central Florida businessmen who were accused in 2015 of aiding a racketeering fraud at Simon Property Group. Dale Taki of Clermont and Tim Herman of Maitland were charged with racketeering two years ago, along with six other Orlando area residents.
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Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has asked Congress to extend by one year the martial law he declared in the south to ensure the “total eradication” of pro-Islamic State group extremists.
Duterte warned that extremists continue to plot public uprisings aimed at establishing a caliphate in Southeast Asia despite a failed but disastrous attempt to set up one in the southern Philippines.
Duterte said in a letter to the Senate and the House of Representatives that extending his martial law declaration in the south through the end of 2018 would allow government forces to press offensives against other armed groups, including the brutal Abu Sayyaf group and communist guerrillas, who have intensified their attacks.
A copy of the president’s letter was made available to reporters Monday.
FILE - In this Aug. 30, 2015, file photo, camels rest between rides with their owners against the backdrop of the pyramids in Giza, Egypt. Archaeologists in Egypt say they have discovered a 4,400-year-old tomb near the pyramids outside Cairo. Egypt’s Antiquities Ministry announced the discovery Saturday and said the tomb likely belonged to a high-ranking official known as Hetpet during the 5th Dynasty of ancient Egypt. Courtney Bonnell, File AP Photo
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Silicon Valley has a reputation as the world champ for innovation, while Brussels looks like a leader in regulation. In a twist, new regs from the European Union’s de facto capital could mean big profits for some tech-savvy companies.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Bin Mohamad in Malaysia's Kuala Lumpur on Thursday. PM Modi is on a five-day, three-nation visit to Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore to boost the Act East Policy. His visit is aimed at enhancing India's relations and engagements with all the three countries, which form Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
McDaniel Smith is gunned down in the street and Shreveport Police Department homicide detective Rod Demery is determined to get to the bottom of the case on Murder Chose Me.
March, 2012, and McDaniel Smith III was found fatally wounded on the street around 4:00 A.M. at 200 block of Webster in the Allendale area of Shreveport, Louisiana.
That block only had a few occupants and detectives soon ascertained that Smith had been arguing with a woman he’d previously dated. At some point another man, Damien Pipkins, became involved in the fight and police believed that 30-year-old Pipkins had pulled a gun and shot Smith.
They obtained a search warrant for a property in Webster Street and inside found a large amount of cocaine and ammunition. Once Pipkins found out that the police were looking for him, he handed himself in and was arrested, charged with second-degree murder.
Murder Chose Me – Damsel in Distress airs at 10:00 PM on Investigation Discovery.
Lee went minus-2 with four empty shots on goal Friday, as the Islanders lost on the road 5-0 to the Blue Jackets.
We wouldn't panic about Lee's lackluster opening performance, as it clearly was a team-wide struggle by New York. The 27-year-old left winger notched a career-high 52 points (34 goals, 18 assists) last season, so expect his production to level out in due time, even though it's highly unlikely that he'll match his ridiculous 17.8 shooting percentage from 2016-17.
Top high school prospect Marvin Bagley III has committed to Duke and reclassified for the 2017-18 season, immediately making the Blue Devils a top national-title contender.
Bagley made his announcement on ESPN's SportsCenter on Monday night.
The 6-foot-11 Bagley is widely considered the top recruit of the 2018 recruiting class, but last month petitioned the NCAA to reclassify and become college eligible for the upcoming season.
Bagley went on campus visits in July to Duke and USC, with UCLA also expected to be in the mix.
Bagley started his high school career at Tempe Corona del Sol High School and ended up at Southern California's Chatsworth Sierra Canyon High School.
He will likely be in the mix to be the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA draft whenever he decides to leave college.
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It's hard work being a baby panda. You have to be weighed, measured and there's a lot of sleeping to do!
The cute panda cub was filmed getting a check-up at the zoo in Japan where she lives with her Mum Shin Shin.
The zoo is running a competition to let the public name the panda and plan to reveal the winner in September.
She's the first cub born at Tokyo's Ueno zoo for five years, and is growing well and has become "fluffy", the zoo said.
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Age UK Northamptonshire's Carers service supports people who care for other people who may be relatives, neighbours or friends. The service benefits carers by offering support and advice; enabling a carer to take a break by sitting with their loved one; giving carers the chance to talk to someone who understands and who will really listen to them, offering support in their caring role; providing information on matters which may concern someone as a carer, for example, benefits and allowances, aids and adaptations etc as well as information and advice on what other services and support they could access locally and nationally, including the chance to benefit from the experiences of others. The service can also signpost carers to similar groups across the county.
New Year's resolutions can help you save money. But there is a price to pay - you have to commit.
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Did KrisSmith mean Dannii Minogue when he said 'he's trying to work things out with his ex' on I'm A Celeb? Fans question whether exes will reunite
"I love New York, and today I'm announcing my candidacy for governor." Credit: PA
Sex And The City actress Cynthia Nixon has announced that she is running for governor of New York. The star - who played Miranda Hobbes in the hit New York-set show - posted a message on Twitter announcing her run. Nixon, 51, told her 28,000 followers on the site: "I love New York, and today I'm announcing my candidacy for governor."
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The mother-of-three also shared a brief video in which she talked about growing up in New York. "I was given chances I just don't see for most of New York's kids today," she said. "Our leaders are letting us down. "We are now the most unequal state in the entire country, with both incredible wealth and extreme poverty. Half the kids in our upstate cities live below the poverty line. "How did we let this happen?"
Nixon will be challenging governor Andrew Cuomo in New York's Democratic primary. Credit: PA
MLS side Colorado Rapids have started negotiations with Manchester City over the possible signing of midfielder Bismark Adjei-Boateng.
The 22-year-old has been identified as the perfect replacement for Jermaine Jones who has joined LA Galaxy.
Rapids are determined to tie up the youngster after the international transfer window reopened on Sunday.
Adjei-Boateng was signed by Manchester City in 2011 from the Right to Dream academy in Ghana.
He has spent the last four seasons on loan with Norwegian side Stromsgodset, scoring 17 goals in 85 league appearances.
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Gordon (concussion) intimated that he's hopeful to return to action Wednesday against the Clippers, John Denton of OrlandoMagic.com reports. "Of course, we'll see what we can do," Gordon said Monday. "I'm showing no symptoms and I feel good, but I'll leave it up to the doctors."
Gordon sustained the concussion during Friday's game against Denver and was held out of Saturday's matchup with the Hawks. He's currently going through the league's concussion protocol, but with off days Monday and Tuesday, the hope is that he'll be cleared by Wednesday night. That said, Gordon acknowledged that he's suffered "four or five" concussions in his lifetime, so the Magic certainly won't rush him back to game action.
Wednesday, 15 February, 2017 - 13:01
Police are seeking to locate Aaron Patrick John Ellis, 43 years old.
Ellis has two warrants to arrest for failing to appear in court.
He is 186cm tall and of medium build.
If you know Ellis' whereabouts, or have information which might help Police locate him, please contact Palmerston North Police on 06 351 3600.
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Scene of stabbing in Anderson Co. (FOX Carolina/ 8/13/17)
Scene of stabbing in Anderson Co. (FOX Carolina/ 8/13/17)
The coroner said a man is dead after a stabbing in Anderson County Sunday morning.
A 911 call was made around 2:34 a.m. from a family member who heard the altercation outside a home on the 200 block of Robinson Street in Pendleton, per the coroner.
Officials said the suspect fled the scene after the family member went outside to see what was happening, and then returned to the house to call 911.
The coroner identified the deceased victim as 49-year-old Charles Hillery of New York. Hillery was stabbed multiple times and was pronounced dead on the scene by EMS at 2:52 a.m.
An autopsy has been scheduled for Monday morning. The death has been ruled a homicide.
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Henderson Point residents upset by the remains of a stalled condo project are excited by news that the property may finally come down.
An early morning water main break that created icy conditions closed a busy City of Erie intersection for much of Saturday.
The break in a 12-inch water main happened at 26th and State Street around 4:20 a.m. likely because of the freezing temperatures.
The water that spilled out onto the street caused black ice to form.
It forced Erie Water Works to close the intersection because it was too slippery for drivers.
They also shut down parts of Peach and French Streets and Glenwood Park Avenue.
Repairs wrapped up around 6 p.m., according to Erie Water Works.
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This year deaths were 13 more than that of last year's figures of 273.
Thousands of houses and other infrastructure have been destroyed by the floods (Photo: AP)
Naypyidaw: At least 285 people were killed and 1,073 others injured during a four-day annual Thingyan Water Festival across Myanmar.
This year deaths were 13 more than that of last year's figures of 273. Meanwhile, a total of 1,200 criminal cases related to murder, car accident, drug-use, theft, arm possession and group violence were also registered during the water festival which ran from Thursday to Sunday.
Among the deaths, 10 were in Nay Pyi Taw, 44 in Yangon, 36 in Mandalay, 26 in Sagaing region, 11 in Tanintharyi region, 37 in Bago region, 11 in Magway region, 20 in Mon state, 17 in Rakhine, 29 in Shan state and 28 in Ayeyawaddy region, Xinhua news agency reported.
The water festival is celebrated to welcome the traditional New Year.
HURLOCK, Md.- After a slew of school threats across the country following the Parkland, Florida school mass shooting, the Dorchester County Sheriff's Office says its has made three arrests related to threats made against North Dorchester Middle School in Hurlock.
Investigators say that on Friday, Feb. 23, a deputy arrested three seventh grade students from Dorchester Middle for making threatening statements against the school, students and staff. The statements included blowing up the school and shooting up the campus, authorities said.
The three students were charged with disorderly conduct and making threats against the staff and students. The Sheriff's Office and Dorchester Middle School are still investigating the matter.
CNBC's Julia Boorstin reports on Facebook hiring a digital forensics firm to conduct an audit on Cambridge Analytica following data misuse by the company.
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Aug 11 (Reuters) - Leap Therapeutics Inc
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SAMUT PRAKAN — More than a dozen starving dogs and cats were found trapped Wednesday inside sacks in the back of a pickup truck.
Local residents found the truck parked in a small alley in southeast metro Bangkok. They cut the sacks open to rescue the 12 dogs and two cats. Witnesses said the animals looked weak and suspected they had been deprived of food and water for some time.
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Both sides issue terse statement as contract deadline looms.
As May 1 draws ever closer, the Writers Guild Of America (WGA) and Alliance Of Motion Picture And Television Producers (AMPTP) called off talks for the second time since contract negotiations began on March 13.
On Monday the WGA and AMPTP issued a terse statement that read: “The WGA and the AMPTP have agreed to resume negotiations on Tuesday, April 25, 2017.”
Both sides returned to the table last Monday and went into recess on Friday ahead of the long weekend.
Film and TV writers want higher payments and a health plan bailout that would amount to an extra $178m from the AMPTP.
WGA officials will poll members for strike authorisation this week, in a move that would grant the Guild the green light to call for industrial action should the impasse in talks endure past the May 1 expiry date.
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Due to hit European markets this July, the newly refreshed Mercedes-Benz S-Class is bound to set new standards in interior quality while also taking itself one step closer to fully autonomous driving.Among its many highlights is an all-new and very efficient engine range, boasting multiple new electrification technologies. Of course with the S-Class, efficiency and autonomous driving will go hand in hand in the future, as this facelifted model elevates its self-driving capabilities with its Intelligent Drive system.states Ola Källenius, responsible for group research and Mercedes-Benz Cars development.*developing story!
Last night’s game featuring New England’s win over Tampa Bay averaged a n 11.1 overnight household rating on CBS and NFL Network. That was up +12% from last week’s season opener and up +26% from the corresponding TNF game (Arizona-San Francisco; 8.8) last fall.
The NFL season had been marred by a controversy, with President Donald Trump assailing players for kneeling during the national anthem, which triggered more protests. Last night, players, coaches, and fans first honored the victims of the Las Vegas shooting with a moment of silence before the anthem was played. During The Star-Spangled Banner, all Buccaneers players stood, as did all Patriots players, who held their right hands over their chests and their left hands on the shoulders of teammate
TNF dominated Thursday primetime ratings, with CBS projected to top the night. Check back for fast national ratings on the other broadcast programs last night, including the final season premiere of ABC’s Scandal.
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STORY: Go-getter Keshav (Akshay) serenades liberal-thinker Jaya (Bhumi), a woman from his neighbouring village in Uttar Pradesh. They marry but it doesn’t strike Keshav to tell her that his house doesn’t have a toilet. This then becomes the grounds for Jaya to file for a divorce.
REVIEW: For most of us who take the toilets in our homes for granted, the burning issue of 58% Indians practising open defecation could be a flush-worthy concept. But, director Shree Narayan Singh holds up a mirror to society, showing us how our superstitious villagers, lazy administration and corrupt politicians have actually converted India into the world’s largest shit-pond. Women especially, are treated more insensitively than cattle!
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FREETOWN, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Hundreds of people have likely been killed in a mudslide on Monday in the outskirts of Sierra Leone's capital, Vice President Victor Foh said.
"It is likely that hundreds are lying dead underneath the rubble," Foh told Reuters at the scene of the mudslide in the mountain town of Regent, adding that a number of illegal buildings had been erected in the area.
"The disaster is so serious that I myself feel broken," he added. "We're trying to cordon (off) the area (and) evacuate the people." (Reporting by Umaru Fofana; Writing by Nellie Peyton; Editing by Tim Cocks and Alison Williams)
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* Says it has also signed a business alliance with the Gunma-based company, to work together on service, product and network improvement, as well as reform cost control
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Athanasiou (contract dispute) is en route to Switzerland to skate with HC Lugano, John Shannon of Sportsnet reports.
Unable to reach a new contract extension with the Red Wings and ineligible for arbitration as a restricted free agent, Athanasiou is taking a major step toward playing overseas this season. However, Detroit's hockey club still owns his rights. Given the 23-year-old's tremendous skill set -- he produced 43 points in his first 101 NHL games despite averaging a mere 11:50 of ice time -- it wouldn't be wise to outright drop Double A in fantasy leagues unless he ends up officially signing with the Swiss club.
Preston North End are closing in on a deal for Norwich City goalkeeper Declan Rudd.
Rudd is no stranger to Deepdale, having made 69 appearances for North End in two loan spells in 2013 and 2014.
Declan Rudd with PNE goalkeeper coach Alan Kelly
It has been reported that a £1m fee has been agreed between PNE and the Canaries, however the figure is believed to be much less.
A new keeper was always on Preston's shopping list this summer after Anders Lindegaard was released, with competition needed for Chris Maxwell who was first-choice from the end of September onwards last season.
Norfolk-born Rudd has been with Norwich since he was at school but has had limited first-team opportunities there.
He joined North End on loan in January 2013, playing 14 games that season.
Rudd then spent the whole of the 2013/14 campaign on loan, starting 55 league and cup games.
Last season the 26-year-old was on loan at Charlton Athletic.
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Kylie Jenner reportedly looked "really sad" after she saw her ex-boyfriend Tyga at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. The 19-year-old television personality recently called time on her romance with her former 27-year-old rapper beau after almost three years of dating on and off, however after a brief encounter at the music extravaganza in California on Sunday evening the reality star was left looking upset.
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ORIENTAL, N.C. (WNCT) – Three men are facing drug charges related to cocaine.
Their arrests follow a traffic stop and subsequent search of an Oriental home. It happened Thursday.
Deputies said they found five ounces of cocaine, drug paraphernalia, and about $12,000 in cash at the home of 27-year-old Cameron Brown. He’s now charged with possession with intent to sell or deliver cocaine, selling or delivering cocaine, maintain a dwelling for the sale of controlled substance, 2 counts of trafficking cocaine, and manufacture cocaine. He was placed under a $250,000 secured bond.
They also charged 41-year-old Montracies Styron with possession with intent to sell or deliver cocaine, child abuse, and possessing drug paraphernalia as well as 44-year-old Eric Miller with possession with intent to sell or deliver cocaine. Their bonds were set at $50,000 secured, each.
Three people were injured in a multi-vehicle accident in Henrico Saturday afternoon.
The accident happened at the intersection of Parham and River roads around 2:34 p.m. Six vehicles were involved, including a utility truck.
The three people injured were taken to area hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries.
The intersection was closed for a couple of hours but should be opening back up soon, according to Henrico police.
The driver of the utility truck was charged with reckless driving.
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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Want the world’s best, up-close view of a rocket launch without being right there at the pad?
For the first time, cameras will provide live 360-degree video of a rocket heading toward space.
NASA will provide the 360 stream Tuesday as an unmanned Atlas rocket blasts off from Cape Canaveral, Florida, with a capsule full of space station supplies. The stream will begin 10 minutes before the scheduled 11:11 a.m. liftoff and continue until the rocket is out of sight.
The four fisheye-lens cameras are located at the pad, about 300 feet (100 meters) from the rocket. A computer in a blast-proof box will stitch together the images for a full, in-the-round view. There will be about a minute lag time.
It will be shown on NASA’s YouTube channel.
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Alabama police officers wrestled a black woman to the ground in a Waffle House. Authorities defend the arrest and say the customers got "loud and used profanities."
If the wicked Twitter handle JLFInsider wasn’t enough, here comes journalist Cheryl Ann Couto with her hilarious takedown of the Jaipur Literature Festival.
Couto has chosen to make her points through two brief videos on Instagram. Using filters to morph her face and voice, and add a moustache, Couto portrays a caricature of misled male feminists (video above) and panelists in general (below).
With the caption “Mister Chatterji wishes to be an ally to women (at #zeejlf)”, Couto says, mimicking the male, “Women are goddesses. I think they should be all over the Jaipur Lit Fest.” After all, while men only wanted to talk about things that matter, women were doing the important writing “about men, menses, and outfits.”
The second video questions the credentials of some of the participants by making someone who has never written a book, or even read one, stake a claim.
Sixteen per cent of patients who needed to be admitted to University Hospital Kerry had to wait 24 hours or more.
That’s one of the findings in the first National Patients Experience Survey, carried out by HIQA, the HSE and the Department of Health.
Some 250 patients who were admitted to the hospital in a period last May took part – 49% of those eligible to do so.
The survey also found that a further 52% of patients were waiting six to 24 hours to be admitted at UHK
– longer than the Government’s target waiting time of six hours.
Twenty two per cent were waiting less than six hours.
Tracy O’Carroll is HIQA’s project manager for the National Patients Survey Experience.
Coulombe earned his second hold of spring in Sunday's 14-0 Cactus League win over the White Sox, pitching a scoreless two-thirds of an inning.
Coulombe is coming off his best major-league season in 2017, one that saw him generate a solid 3.48 ERA and 13 holds over 72 appearances. The 28-year-old represents a strong lefty relief option for manager Bob Melvin, although his value remains primarily limited to formats that count holds.
Spanish giants Barcelona will report Malaga president Abdullah Al-Thani to the nation's football governing body and La Liga authorities over comments he made about the club on social media, the league leaders have said.
Al-Thani reportedly made offensive remarks about Barcelona on Twitter after a fan asked about Malaga's upcoming game against title contenders Real Madrid.
Barcelona expressed its "rejection and indignation" of the tweet which, the club said, "infringes upon the principles of fair play, and the ethical and legal precepts that must govern sporting competition."
"The Club, therefore, will report this case to the National Sports Council's Anti-Violence Committee, and will bring the matter before the Royal Spanish Football Federation's Competition Committee, as well as the Department of Integrity of La Liga."
Barcelona are top of the league table, level on points with rivals Real Madrid, having played one game more.
(Reporting by Aditi Prakash in Bengaluru; editing by Amlan Chakraborty)
Hundreds of Central American migrants march on a journey through Mexico to the U.S. border, seeking to draw attention to migrants' rights and provide them with aid as they flee violence in their home countries.
While we might be in 2017, you can still laugh at the fails of 2016 in this compilation of some of the best from December.
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The Saturday night Flemingdon Park shooter is “armed and dangerous” and still at large, according to Toronto Police.
An unidentified victim was shot near Linkwood Lane and St. Dennis Drive — in the Eglinton Ave.-Don Valley Parkway area — around 6:20 p.m. Saturday.
Officers with Toronto Police Emergency Task Force and canine unit scoured the area as they searched for the alleged gunman, Di’on Jahil Wong.
Police executed a warrant at the Wong’s home turning up 2.2 grams of crack cocaine, a shotgun, a bulletproof vest, homemade ammunition and paraphernalia used to assist in the production of illegal drugs.
Toronto Police say Wong is wanted for attempted murder and firearms and drug offences.
Officers believe Wong drives a 2017 Dodge Charger with licence plate number BRFK-061. He is described as black, 5-foot-8, 146 pounds and as having short curly black hair.
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Smith (ankle) was spotted at practice Monday without a walking boot on his sprained left ankle, Dwain Price of Mavs.com reports.
The rookie tweaked the ankle during Saturday's loss to the Nets, but not before he played 23 minutes and finished with 21 points, five assists, two rebounds and two blocks. Smith has already been ruled out of Tuesday's matchup with New Orleans, but it's possible he could be back in action Thursday against the Jazz. That said, the Mavs will likely exercise a good deal of caution with their best long-term asset, especially considering their standing in the Western Conference.
Every artist is looking for their big break, the moment all their hard work is finally rewarded with an opportunity. For Mercer County native Dillon Carmichael, that break came last week as he signed a deal with Riser House Records of Nashville.
“It’s just been a dream come true,” Carmichael said, “It’s an opportunity for me to be creative and do my own thing.”
Carmichael didn’t waste any time getting to work, as he has been in Nashville working on his record.
“I’m excited about getting out there and playing shows and to release this record so people can see what I’m all about,” he said.
Carmichael, the nephew of John Michael and Eddie Montgomery and the son of Mathew Carmichael and Becky Montgomery, says the appreciation he has for his home of Burgin and Mercer County can be found in his music.
“Without all the inspirations from my hometown, I wouldn’t be able to live this dream,” he said.
To learn more, check out this week’s issue of The Harrodsburg Herald.
Police have evacuated the largest illegal refugee camp in Paris days after homeless charities warned that the situation was heading for “tragedy” following a stabbing and two drownings.
The evacuation of more than 1,000 migrants, mainly from Somalia, Sudan and Eritrea, came a day after France awarded honorary citizenship to an undocumented Malian for his “heroic” rescue of a small boy dangling from a fourth-floor balcony.
The dawn evacuation took place at the Millénaire camp along a canal at the porte de la Villette, northeastern Paris, which housed around 1,700 migrants in total.
WHENEVER YOU SEE A BUNCH OF HOLLYWOOD TYPES TALKING FEMINISM ON AN AWARDS SHOW, remember that they knew about Harvey Weinstein and didn’t say anything, because they valued their careers more than their alleged principles.
Related (From Ed): Huffington Post picks wrong day to quit sniffing glue and running stories headlined, “New Project Asks Fathers To Talk To Their Daughters About Feminism.”
(Pictured are Brenda Manning, Executive Director PARS (left) and Donna Manning, Treasurer PARS (right).)
PIERRE, SD– Pierre Area Referral Service’s Pierre/Fort Pierre food pantry recently received an equipment update.
PARS executive director Brenda Manning says the new coolers and freezers are thanks to a grant from statewide hunger relief organization, Feeding South Dakota.
She says the food pantry typically sees an increase in use this time of year.
Manning says if anyone would like to make a charitable donation,…..
Locally, both the Wal-Mart Supercenter and Lynn’s Dakotamart donate excess perishable food products to Feeding South Dakota and the Pierre/Fort Pierre food pantry.
Feeding South Dakota was able to purchase the units for PARS because of a grant from the Walmart Foundation to increase storage capacities at hunger relief programs across the state. Pierre Area Referral Service would also like to thank Todd’s Electric of Pierre for donating the necessary wiring work for the larger freezer.
Aug 15 (Reuters) - Zhejiang Jingu Co Ltd :
* Says it adopted new accounting policy regarding subsidy, effective since June 12
* Says it adopted new accounting policy regarding disposition and termination of operation of non-current assets for sale, effective since May 28
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The New England Patriots will try to continue their dominance over the AFC East when they visit the Dolphins in Miami, but will have to do it without one of their best players.
Tight end Rob Gronkowski will miss Monday's game after being suspended for a late hit against Buffalo Bills defensive back Tre'Davious White.
New England, who will clinch the division with a victory, is averaging 29 points per game and Tom Brady is the league's highest rated passes, throwing for 3,632 yards with 26 touchdowns and four interceptions.
Miami snapped a five-game losing streak last week with a victory over the Denver Broncos. Miami has lost three in a row to New England.
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EASTON, Md. (AP) – A waterfowl hunter is in stable condition after a dead goose fell from the sky and knocked him unconscious.
Robert Meilhammer of Dorchester County was hunting with three other people when one of them fired at a flock of Canada geese overhead in Easton, near the Miles River on Maryland’s Eastern Shore.
Maryland Natural Resources Police spokeswoman Candy Thomson said a falling goose hit Meilhammer, knocking him out and causing head and facial injuries.
The Washington Post reports that when he came to, he knew who he was, but “little else,” according to a Natural Resources police officer.
The agency tweeted Friday that Meilhammer was in stable condition and awaiting more tests at a Baltimore trauma center.
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Police are appealing for witnesses following a burglary at a home in Marshchapel.
The home in Sea Dyke Way was broken into some time between September 15 and 18,
A lock was broken to gain entry and jewellery was stolen.
Officers investigating the burglary would like hear from any witnesses. If you can help them quote incident 265 of 18 September.
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AP Basketball Writer
Steve Clifford was announced Wednesday as the new coach of the Orlando Magic, returning to a franchise that's missed the playoffs in each of the last six years.
Clifford spent the last five years as coach of the Charlotte Hornets before getting fired at the end of this season. He was an assistant in Orlando from 2007 to 2012 on Stan Van Gundy's staff.
He's the first major hire made by Magic president Jeff Weltman, who took over the club a year ago after the team fired Rob Hennigan and ended his five-year run. Clifford is replacing Frank Vogel, who was let go after two seasons.
Clifford went 196-214 with the Hornets.
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ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — A Latino lawmaker in Virginia is being criticized for his work for an immigration detention center.
Del. Alfonso Lopez is a Democrat who has represented a South Arlington district with a significant Hispanic population since 2012.
The Washington Post reports that Latino activists are demanding that he apologize and be stripped of his leadership position in the General Assembly because of his work for Immigration Centers of America, which operates a detection center in Farmville.
According to Lopez’s financial disclosure reports, he was paid more than $5,000 in 2014 and more than $10,000 a year in 2015 and 2016 by ICA.
Lopez, a U.S.-born son of a Venezuelan immigrant, said in a statement that he is proud of his heritage and is “open, honest and a fierce advocate” for his community.
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BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut zoo is welcoming the addition of two tiger cubs.
Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport said Monday that its 10-year-old Amur tiger, Changbai, gave birth Nov. 25 to four tiger cubs, but only two survived. The surviving female cubs were taken from Changbai when she showed no interest in taking care of them.
The 2-week-old cubs are in seclusion in the zoo hospital. Staff is hand-feeding the cubs five times a day.
The zoo says one of the four kittens had been found unresponsive after birth and a second kitten died later that night.
Director Gregg Dancho says every possible effort was being made to help the kittens survive.
The zoo says Amur tigers, also known as Siberian tigers, are very rare.
She may be best known for leading the Loose Women panel on ITV, but the brunette beauty once thrilled fans as she flaunted her figure for a lingerie shoot.
In a steamy shot, she can be seen exposing major cleavage in a white bra top, which featured elegant ruched detailing on the bust.
Her ample assets took centre-stage in the racy photo while she flashed a glimpse of her toned tum as she modelled the two-piece.
The high-cut of her briefs allowed her to flash her lean limbs while she teased her fans by covering half of her incredible figure with a black leather coat.
Donald Trump on the campaign trail
It is the first decline in the number since September 2010.
The decline is despite the unemployment rate falling to 4.2 per cent, a 16-year low.
The figures will come as a blow to the Republican President Donald Trump who campaigned heavily on promoting US jobs for US workers.
The figures are closely monitored by policy makers at the Federal Reserve as a way to determine underlying trends and future economic strategy.
The wreck occurred at 8:35 a.m. Wednesday on U.S. 54 at Callaway County Road 318 when a 2010 Volvo V70, driven by Joe D. Davis, 31, of Fulton, failed to stop at a stop sign and entered the eastbound lanes of U.S. 54. It was struck by a 2015 Nissan Altima driven by Kylee L. Loethen, 26, of Jefferson City, who troopers said was not wearing a safety device. Jessica E. Ewald, 32, of Fulton, a passenger in the Volvo, also was injured.
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A Wisconsin sheriff says three men were shot and killed during an auto racing event.
Kenosha County Sheriff David Beth says authorities responded to the Great Lakes Dragaway in Union Grove around 7 p.m. Sunday after receiving reports about shots being fired.
Beth says the three men were shot by another man at point-blank range near a food vendor. No suspects have been arrested.
Two men died at the scene, and the third died while being transported to a hospital. The sheriff says at least two of the men were from Aurora, Illinois.
The sheriff's office estimated that more than 5,000 people were at the raceway for an event known as "Larry's Fun Fest."
Union Grove is about 25 miles (40.23 kilometers) south of Milwaukee.
NBC 7 Marianne Kushi reports on the investigation in the Miramar area.
A robber blew up an ATM at a Miramar gas station to get cash, officials said.
Police, FBI and Bomb Squad officials first responded to the Chevron gas station in the 9600 block of Miramar Road, between Kearny Villa and Black Mountain Roads, around 6:30 a.m.
The ATM was blown up with some type of explosive, police said, though they do not have further details.
It is unclear if money was taken from the ATM.
No suspects have been identified.
The investigation is ongoing.
No other information was available.
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The bow of the Leviathan II, a whale-watching boat owned by Jamie's Whaling Station carrying 24 passengers and three crew members that capsized on Sunday, is seen near Vargas Island Tuesday, October 27, 2015 as it waits to be towed into Tofino, B.C., for inspection. The Transportation Safety Board is expected to release its report today into the capsizing of a whale-watching boat off the west coast of Vancouver Island that left six people dead.
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The 63-year old local resident died and the other victims were taken to hospital, according to police.
Shocking images show how the vehicle mounted a pavement before the devastating impact.
Cops are probing the horror smash amid claims the driver had fallen asleep at the wheel.
Russia is currently hosting the soccer World Cup in 11 host cities, including Sochi where the crash happened.
CAPE TOWN, March 20 (Reuters) - South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada as been cleared to play in the remainder of the test series against Australia having won his appeal against a Level Two breach of the International Cricket Council´s (ICC) code of conduct.
Rabada had his punishment for brushing against the shoulder of Australia captain Steven Smith in the second test in Port Elizabeth reduced from a fine of 50 percent of his match fee and three demerit points, to 25 percent and one demerit point.
He, however, was found guilty of a lesser charge of "conduct that is contrary to the spirit of the game" on appeal by Judicial Commissioner Michael Heron, according to a statement from the ICC on Tuesday.
That leaves Rabada's total of demerit points over the last 24 months on seven, one fewer than the threshold that would trigger an automatic two-match suspension. (Reporting By Nick Said Editing by Amlan Chakraborty)
Suzuki — Lewis Hamilton has promised to hit back in Japan this week following frustration in Malaysia, as he looks to close in on a fourth Formula One world title.
The Briton had a three-race win streak snapped by Red Bull’s Max Verstappen last weekend, but still finished second, extending his championship lead over Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel to 34 points with five races left. But Hamilton, who slammed the performance of his Mercedes after squandering pole position, yesterday insisted he wanted to win the title in style and not crawl over the line.
“I want to win this thing,” he told reporters in Suzuka. “I know I might have the nail in a little bit, but I need to keep hammering it.
“It’s not done until there’s nowhere left to push it basically,” Hamilton, who has won seven of the 15 races so far this year, said.
“In my mind, I need to win every race from now on, it’s clear. I’m not here to finish second in every race to do the job – I want to win convincingly.”
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ST. CLOUD - Downtown St. Cloud is adding a free concert to the big holiday festival next weekend.
A Winter Wonderland event runs Saturday, December 9th from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at Lake George, as well as more family fun from 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. inside Capital One.
The parade starts at 5:00 p.m. Saturday, December 9th and runs along West St. Germain Street.
Then, after the parade, Downtown Council Executive Director Jolene Foss says you can stick around for some music.
We don't want to forget that this year we have an addition to the parade and that is a free concert that is being sponsored by Capital One and it is the Fabulous Armadillos at the River's Edge Convention Center right after the parade.
Foss says the concert will last about two hours and they'll have food and drinks available for you to buy.
You also have a chance to attend a couple holiday parades this weekend. Richmond has their "Treemendous Night" Friday with the parade starting at 7:15 p.m.
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica — The Costa Rica soccer federation says national team coach Oscar Ramirez is out after the team’s disappointing performance at the World Cup.
Federation president Rodolfo Villalobos said Wednesday that Ramirez’s contract has run out and won’t be renewed. Costa Rica compiled a record of 9 wins, 6 ties and 4 defeats in 16 qualifying and three World Cup matches under Ramirez.
Villalobos thanked the coach but said that “it is not convenient for him to remain.” He did not name a potential replacement, but said the federation is looking at a long list of candidates.
Costa Rica was the surprise of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, reaching the quarterfinals. But the team was knocked out in the group stage in Russia, losing to Brazil and Serbia and tying Switzerland.
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Now there's a guilty plea for a woman accused of trying to hire a hit man to kill her ex-boyfriend's new girlfriend.
The Valley News reports Monique Earle pleaded guilty Wednesday to two felonies. Earle originally pleaded not guilty in January and was released on $100,000 bond.
Last year, she allegedly offered to pay an undercover officer to kill the other woman.
The 20-year-old served two years in prison for that scheme which was never carried out.
Earle was staying in a homeless shelter last fall and was also pregnant at the time.
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After a blissful holiday season posing for some Hallmark-ready Christmas snaps, the Internet's favorite "hot felon" aka Jeremy Meeks is back to wish you a happy new year with -- what else -- a headshot. And while he's not doing one of his signature shirtless poses (it's family time, ok?), we still think this his smoldering stare is a pretty sexy start to 2017. Woof. Peep below.
Malaysia Airlines Bhd. (MAB) is moving closer to completing major widebody aircraft deals, as the carrier continues to realign its fleet to support its restructuring efforts. MAB is midway through one of the airline industry’s most ambitious turnaround projects. While the airline appears to be on track toward meeting its goal of returning to profitability in 2018, there are still significant fleet changes MAB wants to make to achieve its optimal structure. The carrier phased out its ...
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HONOLULU (AP) - Hawaii legislators are grappling with how to prevent suicides, the leading cause of fatal injuries in the state.
The Honolulu Star-Advertiser reports one person dies every two days by suicide in Hawaii.
The state Department of Health statistics show there was an average of 186 suicides a year from 2012 to 2016, compared to 120 in the early 2000s.
Democratic Hawaii Sen. Josh Green says mental health care and drug treatment in Hawaii is underfunded by tens of millions of dollars every year, and one direct result of this is far too many suicides.
The Prevent Suicide Hawaii Task Force presented a plan to reduce suicides in Hawaii by at least 25 percent by 2025.
Strategies include raising awareness about this preventable health problem through the press and social media.
Information from: Honolulu Star-Advertiser, http://www.staradvertiser.com
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Vercelli, January 2 - Christmas creches in two towns near Vercelli were vandalised in the last few days, sources said Monday. In one town statuettes were decapitated while in another a figurine of the Baby Jesus went missing.
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Please remember in your prayers Mr. Donald Melancon, father of Reverend Aaron Melancon (Pastor of both St. Benedict the Moor and St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Parishes in Duson). Mr. Melancon died on September 30, 2017, at the age of 76.
Funeral Arrangements are as follows:
Visitation: Melancon Funeral Home in Carencro.
Saturday, October 7, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
at Evangeline Memorial Garden Chapel, Melancon Funeral Home, 4117 N. University Ave., Carencro. A rosary will be prayed at 12:00 noon at the funeral home.
Mass of Christian Burial:
Saturday, October 7, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 145 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, Lafayette, LA 70501.
Interment: Our Lady of Assumption Cemetery in Carencro.
Please remember in your prayers Mr. Melancon and all that mourn his death.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County deputies are looking for the woman who they say used stolen identification to buy a Range Rover.
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Deputies say the woman had the victim’s information with a photograph. Deputies say the vehicle could have been in the Middle Georgia area since the middle of April. The Range Rover was purchased at Carvana in Atlanta and deputies do not know what’s on the tag.
If you can help deputies in this case, call Investigator Michael Parrott at 478-803-2650 or 478-954-0841. You can also call Macon Regional Crimestoppers at 478-743-2330.
Two children were injured in an apartment fire in South Memphis on Friday afternoon.
The fire sparked around 2 p.m. at Longview Gardens, an apartment complex.
Memphis Fire Department is on the scene working to put the fire out. First responders took two children to Le Bonheur Children's Hospital--one is in critical condition; the other is in non critical condition. The ages of the children were not available.
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(CNN) Four people have been shot and 18 injured after clashes erupted between migrants in the French port town of Calais Thursday.
Gunshots were fired during a brawl between migrants of Afghan and Eritrean origin, leaving four people in critical condition, a spokesman for Calais Prefecture told CNN.
Police also said sticks and iron bars were used during the clashes.
Speaking in Calais in the aftermath of the fight, French interior minister Gerard Collomb vowed the government would "take control" after stating the city had reached "unbearable" levels of violence.
Migrants carrying sticks march in the streets of Calais, northern France.
The clashes come as tension continues to surround Calais, which remains home to hundreds of migrants despite the closure of the infamous Jungle camp in October 2016.
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A woman’s body was found floating in the water near Astoria Park this weekend, police said.
Police said that they responded to a call around 11:13 a.m. on Sunday regarding a body being spotted in the East River near the park.
Upon arrival, police found that the woman, whose name has not yet been released, was unconscious and unresponsive. Police said that the woman was fully clothed and there were no signs of trauma to her body.
The medical examiner will determine the cause of death of the unidentified woman and the investigation is ongoing.
× Florida: Killer of cellmates says ‘one less child molester’
MARIANA, Fla. — Florida authorities say an inmate who killed his cellmate last month while awaiting trial for killing another cellmate in 2015 is now in solitary confinement.
The News Herald reports 21-year-old Frederick Patterson III said he killed his 82-year-old cellmate Arthur Williams on Jan. 15, and told correctional officers that “there’s one less child molester on the streets.”
Patterson, a convicted burglar, was sentenced Thursday to life in prison for killing 45-year-old Scott Collinsworth, a convicted robber, in the Apalachee Correctional Institution.
Patterson now faces a first-degree murder charge. Williams, who allegedly tried to lure a 9-year-old boy into his car, had been ruled incompetent 10 days earlier and was being held in the Jackson County Correctional Facility awaiting transfer to a mental facility.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A rally to show support for the people in Charlottesville, Virginia will be held. Middle Georgia is set to stand united and to speak in one voice against white supremacy. Several groups are organizing. the event. The gathering will take place in Rosa Parks Square Monday, Aug. 14 at 6:30 p.m.
Claire Cox is the president of Georgia Women (And Those Who Stand With Us), says “Speakers from numerous houses of worship, academic backgrounds, and arenas of civic involvement will bring a unified message against the lie that is white supremacy and in support of the people who suffered deeply in Charlottesville.”
After the rally people will walk to the Tubman Museum for a closing vigil.
Signs are allowed. Organizers ask for love, peace, solidarity, inclusiveness, and anti-violence.
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Posted By: Bayley Bischof Channel 8 Eyewitness News The last five weeks have held a lot of excitement for Nick Jensvold. He landed his first job and earned his first paycheck. Something he and his parents have been working toward with job coaches at integrated life choices. "He has a lot of confidence, he got his first paycheck so that's always exciting for everybody to get their first paycheck, but it's actually a job–job not volunteering. It's really something h...
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If you have a daughter in high school, then you know how expensive prom can be. From the dresses to the shoes, even hair and make up can be more than an average family can afford. This morning, we want to tell you about a resource that is really making a difference, the YWCA Prom Dress Sale. Tammy Henkel and Sarah Faulk from the YWCA Bristol are here with more.
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THE CYPRUS Central Bank reported that home prices rose marginally in the third quarter of 2016 compared with the previous quarter, with its Residential Property Price Index rising for the first time since late 2009 to stand at 73.3.
The index for house and apartment prices over the third quarter of 2016 rose 0.1 per cent compared to the previous quarter. The very slight increase in the index suggests that house prices are continuing to stabilise at around the level as last seen in 2006.
Although home prices recorded quarterly rises in Limassol (0.3%), Paphos (0.3%) and Larnaca (0.2%), they fell in Nicosia and Famagusta by 0.2% and 1.1% respectively.
On an annual basis the general index for apartment and house prices fell 1.0 per cent and 1.3 per cent respectively compared with the corresponding quarter of 2015.
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HAMDEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Police in Hamden are on the lookout for burglar with an interesting appetite for crime.
Hamden Police say a man grabbed a bag of cheeseburgers from another man who was walking on Goodrich Street on Saturday. The suspect then took off on foot traveling westbound on the same street.
Officials say the suspect had a gun on him.
Anyone with information on the suspect or on the incident is asked to contact the Hamden Police Department at 203-230-4040.
Anbang Insurance Group Co. said Chairman and Chief Executive Wu Xiaohui has handed over his duties for personal reasons, hours after a media report said he could be in trouble with the Chinese government.
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TAIPEI (Taiwan News) -- As a new weather front arrives in Taiwan, the Central Weather Bureau (CWB) this morning (March 20) issued a Heavy Rain Advisory for 11 counties and cities in Taiwan.
At 9:05 a.m. this morning, the CWB issued a special Heavy Rain Advisory for 11 counties and cities including Taipei City, New Taipei City, Taoyuan City, Miaoli County, Taichung City, Changhua County, Yunlin County, Keelung City, Hsinchu County, Hsinchu City and Nantou County.
As the weather front brings a convective cloud system, sudden heavy downpours are likely today from Yunlin and areas north, according to the CWB. Southern Taiwan also has the probability of local heavy showers; people are reminded to beware of lighting, strong winds, flash floods and to pay attention to traffic safety.
Most Asian stock markets rose Thursday, following overnight gains in the U.S. The Shanghai Composite advanced 1.1% after a better-than-expected reading on factory activity in China, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng added 0.8%.
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A signboard logo of the opposition Cambodia Rescue Party, CNRP, sticks on a sidewalk at the outskirts of Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Friday, Oct. 6, 2017. Cambodia's government on Friday took the initial legal steps seeking to dissolve the country's major opposition party, the latest in a series of moves to gain an advantage ahead of next year's general election. Heng Sinith AP Photo
When tradegy affects the world, the music community is one of the quickest to respond and that's been clear after Hurricane Maria ravaged U.S. territory Puerto Rico. Jay-Z's Tidal has promised cargo planes filled with aid, Fat Joe is collecting supplies to deliver in the island, Jennifer Lopez has pledged $1 million in proceeds from her Las Vegas shows, a slew of superstars are collecting donations and now Lin-Manuel Miranda makes one of the most star-studded contributions yet.
With "Almost Like Praying," the Hamilton creator brings together 22 Latin artists for an infectious dance track that will benefit The Hispanic Federation, an organization which Miranda has been personally backing since the island went into crisis mode. The island-themed track blends different artists' singing and rapping styles for a proper tribute track that namechecks different municipalities of the island and incorporates PR's famous coughing frog. You hear the frog sounds most clear at the very end of the song.
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TAXI controllers from a firm in Gosport will be taking part in the Race for Life later this year.
All controllers from Skyline Taxis will be raising money for Cancer Research UK, and will be competing in the event on Sunday, July 8.
So far, the team has raised a total of £265.44 – gathered from people sponsoring them and from one of the taxi controllers doing her school run dressed as Wonder Woman.
Now, the taxi controllers will be boosting their fundraising efforts with a cake and coffee morning next month.
On Sunday, June 10, the staff will be at Roxy Lou’s Salon in Forton Road from 10am-noon.
The event will consist of a big selection of cakes and refreshments for families of all ages, with free parking available.
Skyline Taxis’ controllers also say there are other events in the pipeline, such as a raffle and a charity car wash.
For more information go to facebook.com/ skylinetaxisgosport
A man is wanted for robbing a convenience store in west Charlotte at gunpoint Sunday morning.
The robbery happened at 9:05 a.m. at the Circle K in the 2800 block of Freedom Drive.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg police say the robber went into the store, pulled out a gun and demanded money.
The robber is described as a black male who was wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, black pants, black shoes and green gloves.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.
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WWE RAW Superstar Out of Action with Broken Jaw
Dash Wilder of The Revival reportedly broke his jaw at the WWE NXT live event in Spartanburg, SC on Friday night, according to Pro Wrestling Sheet. Dash was teaming with partner Scott Dawson against Hideo Itami and Shinsuke Nakamura.
The RAW Superstar is expected to be out of action until early July.
WWE has not confirmed the injury but we will keep you updated.
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From being a a founding member and vocalist for legendary jazz/rock group Chicago to venturing out on a solo career, Peter Cetera has been a the voice behind many chart-topping songs.
During his tenure with Chicago, songs such as “25 or 6 to 4,” “Hard to Say I’m Sorry” and the Grammy Award-winning ballad “If You Leave Me Now” were hits with staying power.
His solo career kept Cetera on the charts with “Glory of Love,” the love theme from “The Karate Kid, Pt. II,” as did “One Good Woman” and “The Next Time I Fall in Love,” a duet with Amy Grant.
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Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull held an honourary lunch for the Pakistan and Australia cricket teams on New Year’s Day at his residence in Sydney.
The Prime Minister welcomed both the teams and expressed his well wishes to the players.
Captains Misbah-ul-Haq and Steve Smith presented the Prime Minister with souvenirs.
The Pakistan team rested Sunday and will start training at the Sydney Cricket Ground from tomorrow ahead of the third and final Test match of the series beginning from January 3.
Australia have already clinched the series 2-0 by defeating Pakistan in Brisbane and Melbourne.—Agencies
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LONDON, June 14 Planning documents detailing the refurbishment of a residential tower block in West London where at least 12 people died in a fire on Wednesday did not refer to a type of fire barrier that building safety experts said should be used when high rise blocks are being re-clad.
I’m not sure how Mariah Carey avoids tan lines, but if she sunbathes on her rooftop terrace in Tribeca, she’ll soon have a big audience.
The pop star has lived for 17 years in a triplex penthouse in Franklin Tower designed by Mario Buatta.
But the “Jenga Building” at 56 Leonard — so named for its cantilevered floors — is kitty-corner to her building. And her new neighbors, many with terraces looking down on her aerie, are about to move in.
The 60-story tower at Church Street, designed by Swiss architects Herzog & de Meuron, has 145 condo units, including a penthouse that sold for $47 million.
Mariah’s fiercely protective manager, Stella Bulochnikov, didn’t get back to me.
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Main indicators of the world commodity, stock and currency markets (14.12.2017)
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Baku. 14 December. REPORT.AZ/ Last price Compared to previous day's price Compared to beginning of year Commodity Brent (dollar/barrel) 62,44 -0,9 5,62 WTI (dollar/barrel)
56,6 -0,54 2,88 Gold (dollar/ounce) 1 248,6 6,9 98,6 Indices
Dow-Jones 24 585,43 80,63 4 822,83 S&P 500 2 662,85 -1,26 424,02 Nasdaq 6 875,8 13,48 1 492,69 Nikkei 22 662,44 -203,73 3 548,07 Dax 13 125,64 -57,89 1 644,58 FTSE 100 7 496,51 -3,9 353,68 CAC 40 INDEX 5 399,45 -27,74 537,14 Shanghai Composite 3 303,037 22,227 199,397 Bist 100 108 153,2 -896,3 30 014,54 RTS 1 141,5 -8,38 -10,83 Currency
USD/EUR 1,1826 0,0084 0,131 USD/GBP 1,342 0,0102 0,1082 JPY/USD 112,54 -1,01 -6,75 RUB/USD 58,5876 -0,6307 -2,6854 TRY/USD 3,8121 -0,0358 0,2844 CNY/USD 6,6195 -0,002 -0,3255
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Old Centreville Road has been reduced to one lane on the bridge over Bull Run to allow for rehabilitation work behind a concrete barrier, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation.
Bridge traffic is now alternating each way via temporary signals. Drivers should expect delays and are advised to use alternate routes.
The traffic pattern will be in place for the duration of the project, which is scheduled for completion in fall 2017.
Reyes may have left Wednesday's start against the Brewers with an injury, Joe Trezza of MLB.com reports.
There was a noticeable drop in his velocity from inning to inning, but he got back up to 96 mph and threw 95 mph on his final out. It is unclear what the exact nature of the injury is at this point, or if his exit was even injury related. He threw four scoreless frames, giving up three hits and two walks while striking out four. Reyes threw 73 pitches -- 42 for strikes.
CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – 22News Toys for Tots donation drive officially ended Monday night.
Just a couple hours before it ended, officers from the Springfield Patrolman’s Union dropped off boxes and bags filled with new toys for children.
They also presented a check for $3,500, that will allow the U.S. Marines to purchase many more toys for children in need.
“We like to focus on children, we like to have as many positive interactions with children as we can,” President of Springfield Patrolmen’s Union, Joe Gentile told 22News. “Toys for Tots at Christmas time to be able to make kids happy is an incredible thing that they’ve done for so many years.”
We here at 22News would like to thank everyone for their kind and generous donations which helped make our Toys for Tots drive such a success.
It's going to be a gorgeous weekend. We'll see mostly sunny skies, with highs in the mid- to upper-70s along the Front Range. It will be a few degrees cooler Sunday, but still dry and warm.
A strong storm is set to roll through Colorado early next week. It looks like we'll see the first snow of the season, with highs only in the 30s on Monday.
Moody’s Investors Service of New York has reaffirmed the “Aa1” bond rating for the City of Falls Church, City Manager Wyatt Shields reported to the City Council Monday night, based on its “outstanding general obligation unlimited tax debt.”
The rating takes into account the prospective major increase in the City’s debt with pending major expenditures for library, City Hall and George Mason High School upgrades.
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President John Mahama will be leaving office in January 2017 to be succeeded by President-elect, Nana Akufo-Addo.
Ahead of his exit, the Presidential Emoluments Committee on the conditions of Article 71 office holders has made some recommendations of the package he should be given for his retirement.
The recommendations, which have already been approved by Parliament, includes the payment of all utility bills at the residence of the outgoing President.
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Graveman was placed on the 10-day disabled list Monday.
The A's haven't specified what Graveman is dealing with or how long he will be sidelined, but MLB.com's Jane Lee reported he was placed on the DL with a shoulder strain. The move is retroactive to Saturday, so with Sunday's postponement, Graveman could only miss one start if he is able to return after the minimum 10 days. Hopefully this is just precautionary for the 26-year-old, who is off to a nice start to the season, allowing just four runs through 18.0 innings (three starts). Bruce Maxwell was called up in a corresponding move.
UPDATE: May 30, 2018, 9:34 a.m. BST Statement from Google.
The Earth is, of course, round. And, anyone who thinks otherwise is just plain wrong.
Google went one step further than that to call flat-Earthers out for their woefully misguided views. Google Translate cheekily called flat-Earthers "mad".
Go to Google Translate and type the words "I am a flat earther" in English, and select French as your translated language.
The words "Je suis un fou" appear as the translated text.
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If you're a Francophone then you'll know that these words mean: "I am a crazy person."
By hitting the "swap languages" button, Google will then re-translate the phrase back into English. Rather than showing the original flat-Earther phrase, it reads "I'm a crazy person."
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Gibson (0-2) allowed three runs on eight hits while walking two and striking out two over 5.1 innings in Monday's 3-1 loss to the Indians.
Gibson will carry a 6.91 ERA into his next start, and the 29-year-old right-hander has a disappointing 9:5 K:BB ratio after three starts. He's allowed at least three runs in each of his three starts to begin the year. Gibson, who is an average pitcher, is also an injury risk after suffering from a sore shoulder in 2016 following Tommy John surgery. Aside from AL-only leagues, there's not a whole lot to like about Gibson.
On a recent road trip around Iceland, our resident videographer Timothée Lambrecq took a few moments to chill in some of the more picturesque spots he found. So if you’re sitting at your desk and having stressful day, here’s a clip of the Icelandic countryside. Go one-tab, and full-screen, and take a minute to relax. YOU’RE WELCOME.
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“Bogalusa Memories: A Conversation with Bob Lawrence" focuses on the early days of the mill town, founded in 1906 to house workers with the Great Southern Lumber Company.
Sir, – Donald Clarke rails against the sexism of James Bond in his article on February 2nd (“James Bond has always been a misogynist dinosaur. Now he has to change”). But if sexism is abhorrent, isn’t racism equally so? Very puzzling then the cheap swipe at our Celtic cousins: Sean Connery “forces his horrible Scottish lips on her reluctant face”.
And if you don’t think it racist, try substituting Scottish with Irish and Colin Farrell for Connery, and for good measure imagine reading the whole thing in the Daily Mail. – Yours, etc,
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FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. — Authorities say a Florida couple lied to their 13-year-old son about having brain cancer so they could use his fictitious illness to raise money for nonexistent medical expenses.
The Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office says on social media that 34-year old Ginny Long and 47-year old Robert Long were arrested Thursday and charged with one count of child abuse and nine counts of fraud.
Detectives say the Longs set up a T-shirt fundraiser for the boy at his school last May and shared the bogus cancer diagnosis on their Facebook accounts. A GoFundMe site was also set up for the boy. The sheriff's office didn't say how much money was raised.
The sheriff's office began investigating in November, after school resource officers began to suspect the boy was being exploited.
One hotel suite, four tenors, two wives, three girlfriends, and a soccer stadium filled with screaming fans. What could possibly go wrong? A Comedy of Tenors, the sequel to Lend Me a Tenor performed at RTG in 2016, brings back characters the audience loves, mistaken identities, and bedroom hijinks for a madcap delight. It is a frenzy of a farce, promising an evening of sheer joy.
“A Comedy of Tenors hits on all comedic cylinders and, as advertised, is laugh-out-loud funny.” – The News-Herald
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About 700 people showed up Saturday in Spring Rock Park for a pre-Easter egg hunt.
The event, organized for the first time by the Western Springs Park District, featured 2,500 eggs filled with candy scattered throughout the park, and another 500 with marketing information from the Theatre of Western Springs. Previously the annual hunt had been run by the Western Springs Business Association.
"Everyone seemed to have a good time," said John Robinson, park district executive director. "We had three Easter bunnies roaming around so parents could take pictures of their kids next to the bunnies. The weather was perfect."
Representatives of the Theatre of Western Springs also offered face painting as part of this year's hunt. Robinson said more than 100 people took advantage.
The half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has been killed in Malaysia, the Yonhap News Agency and other South Korean media outlets reported on Tuesday, citing unidentified sources. Yonhap, citing a South Korean government source, said Kim Jong Nam was killed on Monday morning in Malaysia.
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EAST ST. LOUIS, MO (KTVI)-Drivers along a busy stretch of a Metro East highway could face delays because of lane closures starting this morning.
IDOT says crews will close the left lane in each direction along I-255 between Illinois Route 15 and State Street. The lane closures began at 5:30 a.m. and will remain closed until Friday. The company says both lanes will re-open by 4 p.m. Friday afternoon.
The closures are needed so crews can put concrete light foundations in place. New light poles will go up shortly after the foundations are put in. Those new lights will replace ones which have been out for some time.
IDOT officials say two lanes in each direction on I-255 will remain open around the clock. Drivers should allow extra travel time in the area and they are encouraging people to use alternate routes for the rest of this week.
Former Nick Xenophon Team crossbenchers are giving the Turnbull government's business tax cuts a "fresh look", in encouraging signs for the coalition.
Rex Patrick and Stirling Griff, of the now Centre Alliance, had originally opposed the package, but have since met with top officials, including Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe and tax commissioner Chris Jordan.
"Part of the reason behind that (opposition) was we simply hadn't had the opportunity to do due diligence on it. We now have got the opportunity to have a thorough look at it," Senator Patrick told The Australian on Wednesday.
Very briefly, former all-star defensive end Odell Willis was an Ottawa Redblack.
However, after acquiring the 33-year-old in a Canadian Football League trade with the Edmonton Eskimos, with 23-year-old defensive tackle Jake Ceresna going to Alberta, the Redblacks flipped Willis to the B.C. Lions for a fourth-round draft pick and a player from the Lions’ negotiation list.
Ceresna looked as if he had promise in 2017, his rookie season, with 18 tackles and two sacks, but it’s possible the Redblacks didn’t figure he’d fit into the scheme of new defensive co-ordinator Noel Thorpe.
“For us, it was a function of getting a very good draft pick for a one-year American interior D-lineman, a guy we like and who’s a great guy,” Redblacks general manager Marcel Desjardins said. “We were never going to be able to afford (Willis’s) contract, so we decided to do the flip with B.C.”
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The hiring freeze gives federal agencies room to be more strategic about their workforce and hiring practices. Margot Conrad, director of education and outreach at the Partnership for Public Service, joins Federal Drive with Tom Temin to discuss maintaining and building relationships with colleges and universities for future hiring purposes.
A Haughton man who's reportedly been living illegally in the U.S. for decades is now in custody for illegal sexual relations with a juvenile.
Listgrove, a recruitment agency for the plastics, packaging, chemicals and petrochemical sectors, has broadened its international footprint with the opening of six new offices worldwide.
The firm has set up offices in Lyon, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Milan, Düsseldorf, Malmö and Dubai, which it hopes will deliver efficiencies for project management.
Listgrove also welcomes new consultants Michael Klein and Imen Matmati. Klein is from Nuremburg, and he has 25 years’ experience in Customer Service, Sales and Key Account Management roles in Automotives and Construction.
Matmati is from Ronse in Flanders, she speaks French, Dutch and English and she has seven years experience in recruitment.
Pierina Arca will work in Listgrove’s marketing team to further the candidate talent management channels. Arca, from Sardinia, moved to the UK 25 years ago. She has 18 years’ experience in Customer Services and Financial Management and is fluent in Italian, English, French and Spanish.
NEW YORK CITY – New York City officials are investigating a pipe bomb explosion at Port Authority Bus Terminal at 42nd Street and Eighth Avenue in Manhattan.
It happened at around 7:19 A.M. Monday, December 11. New York City officials report they took 27-year-old Akayed Ullah into custody. Ullah detonated a pipe bomb that was strapped to his body with Velcro and zip ties in an underground passageway near Port Authority Bus Terminal.
The explosion prompted mass evacuations. Three people suffered minor injuries.
NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio says this was an attempted terrorist attack.
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Republican Senator John McCain said the United States could only improve its relations with Russia by taking a tough stance with President Putin, calling for stronger sanctions against Moscow. On a tour of the Baltic states, Ukraine and Georgia, McCain and other senators assured the former Soviet-dominated countries that the United States would support them, despite President-elect Donald Trump's praise of Putin and expressions of doubts about NATO.
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CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Ho hum, LeBron James won another Eastern Conference Player of the Week award.
How many is that now? Sixty!?!? The big six-oh. By far a record.
James won the award this time after averaging 32 points, 13.3 rebounds, and 9.7 assists last week, leading the Cavs to a 2-1 mark (NBA weeks go Monday to Sunday). He shot .569 from the field with 2.0 steals and 2.3 blocks per game.
With those kinds of numbers, it's not hard to imagine that James posted two triple doubles during the week, against Phoenix and Chicago. Russell Westbrook won the award out West.
ENID, Okla. (AP) - Flights involving the main training aircraft at an Oklahoma air base have been grounded for the second time in three months as military officials investigate several incidents involving a lack of oxygen on board.
The "operational pause" of all the T-6 Texan aircrafts at the Vance Air Force Base began Thursday.
Maj. Gen. Patrick Doherty says the base is working fast to make changes "to everyone's training, general awareness, checklist procedures, and possibly modify aircrew flying equipment to mitigate risk to the aircrew while we tackle this issue head-on to safeguard everyone flying T-6s."
The pause comes after the U.S. Air Force announced an investigation last month into problems with oxygen that have resulted in the grounding of some training aircrafts over the last several months.
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Special funding for a new public transportation service has been approved by Camden County’s Senate Bill-40 Board. The proposal was approved for around $44,000. Executive Director of CCDR Ed Thomas says the plans they have for the funding are very unique.
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The bus will run Monday through Friday from 2 to 8 p.m. and 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. It will run for $5 round trip within city limits and $7 round trip for rides within the county. The service will begin next month.
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — An Idaho Senate panel has killed a bill that would have increased the legal age for buying tobacco products from 18 to 21.
The bill, sponsored by Sen. Fred Martin, a Republican from Boise, would have applied to smoking, chewing tobacco and using alternative nicotine products such as e-cigarettes. The goal was to join California, New Jersey, Oregon, Hawaii and Main to ban smoking until age 21.
The Senate State Affairs Committee on Wednesday killed the proposal an emotion hearing, where several people shared stories of family members who had died from lung cancer.
The same committee refused to advance a similar proposal last year.
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PLAINFIELD — Police conducted a search at the fire department in connection with alleged sexual misconduct.
Police said they executed a search and seizure warrant on Thursday at the Plainfield Fire Department, 620 Norwich Road in Plainfield.
The investigation is in connection with an allegation of sexual misconduct by a member of the Plainfield Fire Department which allegedly occurred at the fire department.
The Quinebaug Valley Emergency Communication handled emergency calls while the search was conducted.
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A car smashed into a pizza restaurant east of Paris late Monday, killing an eight-year-old girl and badly injuring six other people, the police said, adding that the driver had been arrested.
Investigators believe the act was “deliberate… but apparently has no connection with a terrorist act,” the public prosecutor’s office in the town of Meaux said.
France has suffered a string of terror-related attacks, including the use of cars as weapons.
On August 9, six soldiers were injured after they were hit by a rented BMW in a western Paris suburb.
The suspect, a 36-year-old Algerian man, was later shot and wounded after a dramatic motorway chase.
Man Utd boss Jose Mourinho was spotted at Austria vs Russia tonight
Mourinho was seen in the stands at the Tivoli-Neu stadium in Innsbruck, Austria.
The manager’s appearance comes as Manchester United are linked with a move for Austria and West Ham star Marko Arnautovic.
It is not known if Mourinho was at the game specifically to watch the player in action but Arnautovic did start the friendly.
And the manager may well have been impressed by what he saw on Wednesday night.
Arnautovic was one of Austria’s key men as they beat the World Cup hosts 1-0.
Bills head coach Sean McDermott reiterated Monday that Taylor (knee) will still be the starting quarterback if he's healthy, Mike Rodak of ESPN.comreports.
With Taylor inactive and Nathan Peterman forced out by a concussion, jack-of-all-trades Joe Webb finished out Sunday's 13-7 overtime win over the Colts. It did seem Taylor was nearly able to play, potentially setting him up for a return in Week 15 against the Dolphins. He was a limited practice participant Wednesday and Thursday, with the Bills viewing him as a game-time decision (and ultimately ruling him out) ahead of Sunday's eventual snowy victory. The Bills' injury report will require close monitoring throughout the week, with top wideout Kelvin Benjamin (knee) presumably also set to make an appearance after aggravating the knee in which he recently suffered a torn meniscus.
Fifty Shades Darker Gets Critical Spanking
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It is 28th time that nurses and allied healthcare workers gather to network, exchange information and be exposed to the latest advances in their respective fields.
So if you are nurse, a nursing Student or faculty, or a researcher you are invited to submit an abstract as a poster or a speaker and, of course, we are looking forward to welcoming you into our community.
The Conference Nursing Practice 2018 is going to held at Vienna, Austria on 9-10th August 2018with the theme To Promote Excellence and Explore the art of Nursing in Practice.
The Nursing Practice Conference 2018 aims to gather principal scientist, researchers, experts and researchers working under academia, Business Delegates and students across the globe for the dissemination of new ideas, research results and practical developmental experiences in the field of nursing.
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MUMBAI: Cultivators from Maharashtra will go on strike from June 1 to 10 to mark one year of the historic farmers’ agitation that led to a loan waiver and to push for their pending demands. “Though the state government announced loan waiver, there are several issues regarding its implementation and conditions applied to it.
The issues raised by the recent long march of farmers too are far from being resolved. Our farmers are in bad shape and we have no option but to strike,” said core committee member, Rashtriya Kisan Mahasang, Sandeep Gidde. The RKM has identified 130 cities to give and edge to the stir. However, the steering committee that drove the long march said RKM doesn’t have any hold.
“We are skeptical of the outcome,” said Vishwas Utagi, member of the steering committee, adding that the committee would start agitation on June 12 by storming Mumbai state secretariat.
Talk about Broadway royalty! Great White Way legend Harold Prince's Prince of Broadway celebrates his 60-year career of creating hits like The Phantom of the Opera, West Side Story, Evita, Sweeney Todd and many more. The cast ruling the stage at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre is made up of Broadway greats, including Chuck Cooper, Emily Skinner, Brandon Uranowitz, Karen Ziemba, Michael Xavier, Tony Yazbeck, Janet Dacal, Bryonha Marie Parham and Kaley Ann Voorhees. Take a look at pics from the dazzling production, which opens on August 24.
Kelly Ripa has had quite a few co-hosts over her 16-year tenure at Live. First there was Regis Philbin then there was Michael Strahan now there's Ryan Seacrest It looks like third time's the charm, too.
In an interview with The New York Times, Ripa weighed in on her friendship with Seacrest and how it differs from her relationships with her former co-hosts. While she texts and hangs out with Seacrest outside of the show, she didn't have this level of camaraderie with Philbin.
"Regis had a mandate: Absolutely no talking off-camera," she told the newspaper. "He had almost a superstition about it. You save it for the show. I'd be like, ‘Good morning,' and he'd say, ‘Save it for the air!'"
Ripa even considers Seacrest "the future of the franchise" and "the future of ABC."
Vir Biotechnology Names Herbert Virgin Chief Scientific Officer
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Herbert “Skip” Virgin is joining Vir Biotechnology to become executive vice president of research and chief scientific officer of the San Francisco-based drug developer. Virgin, who will start his new post on Jan. 1, comes to Vir from Washington University’s School of Medicine, where he has been a professor and chair of the department of pathology and immunology since 2006. Earlier this year, Vir revealed $500 million in committed funding that the startup will use to develop new infectious disease treatments.
The former nurse charged in the deaths of eight long-term care patients is expected to make a brief court appearance in Woodstock.
Elizabeth Wettlaufer, 49, is scheduled appear by video link from the Vanier Centre for Women in Milton.
It will be the first time she's been in court since additional four charges of attempted murder and two counts of aggravated assault were laid against her last month.
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Zendaya is bidding farewell to one of the most formative chapters of her life.
The 21-year-old actress reflected on her final KC Undercover episode, tweeting Friday, "Tonight is the last episode of KC, and therefore my last episode on Disney channel...." Without a doubt an emotional moment for Zendaya, who landed her first on-screen role on Disney Channel eight years ago.
She's one of the few (if not the only) products of Disney to emerge as a bonafide movie star whilst still acting on the family-friendly cable network, no small feet given the career trajectories of her predecessors in the child acting world. Zendaya's time in the spotlight is subject, but not limited to, her status in the fashion and beauty industries and activism work, not to mention a budding music repertoire and all those music video cameos.
The company is no stranger to successful rocket landings -- they're considered routine at this point. With Falcon Heavy, however, there are challenges SpaceX just didn't have to face before. It has to separate and land the boosters in an elegant, coordinated fashion that avoids collisions and other erratic behavior. And of course, having three rockets increases the odds of failure. SpaceX has learned many lessons since it first unveiled plans for its heavy-duty rocket back in 2011, but this is a new chapter in its story. It has yet to know how well Falcon Heavy will fly in practice, and it isn't immune to problems even with years of experience under its belt.
If Melissa Duoss' intent was shock factor, it appeared to work. Duoss was one of the speakers for multiple sessions for the Monroe County Teen Wellness Day.
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Brooklyn: Re Voicer Paul Steely White's call for greatly expanding the Citi Bike program to include all five boroughs: I live in one of the outer boroughs and it's already a horror with parking throughout the city. Thanks to Mayor de Blasio and his predecessor for rewarding builders and contractors with huge taxpayer-funded incentives to build recklessly without any regard to the neighborhood's ability to absorb the increased population.
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Absence makes the heart grow fonder!
Orlando Bloom and Katy Perry might be back on. The couple was spotted at an Ed Sheeran concert in Los Angeles on Saturday looking very much like a couple. Could it be possible that after a six month break, these two are back together again?
The couple previously dated for almost a year before calling it quits in March, but it looks like things may be heating up again for the pair. "She sat on his lap most of the night and shared kisses," an eyewitness told E! News.
Could they really be trying to make it work for a second time?
EWING -- A 51-year-old man who briefly escaped the Trenton Psychiatric Hospital Friday morning was captured, officials said.
Samuel Breece was found at about 12:30 p.m. Friday at the Woodbrook House, an apartment building on Lower Ferry Road about a mile away, Ewing police said.
Breece escaped from the hospital by jumping the fence near the Versailles Apartments on Sullivan Way. The hospital is just east of the apartments in the West Trenton section of Ewing.
He was wanted for robbery in Bucks County, Pa. and had shoplifting warrants out for his arrest in West Windsor and Hopewell, police said.
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North Dakota's Game and Fish Department is prohibiting open burning this spring on the Oahe Wildlife Management Area south of Bismarck-Mandan. Wildlife Resource Management Supervisor Bill Haase says all open burning including campfires is banned until further notice.
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Tesla On Auto-Pilot Crashes Into Police Car In Laguna (LAT)
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L.A. County Settles Olin Sheriff vs. Bike Death For $11.75M (Biking in L.A., Patch)
80-Story Tower Planned For Bunker Hill (LAT)
Claremont Is Retooling Foothill Blvd (SGV Tribune)
OC’s Placentia Approves Metrolink-Adjacent Development (Urbanize)
How To Build A Granny Flat In L.A. (Curbed)
Glendale Making Installing Speed Humps Easier (Glendale News-Press)
DTLA Broadway Streetscape To Get Permanent Upgrade (Urbanize)
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Trump Loophole Allows For Deadly Diesel Trucks (LAT)
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With the 2017 tax season almost behind us, it's time to focus on 2018 and the changes made to the tax law.
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There wasn't a dry eye in the place as a couple, who battled cancer together, finally tied the knot.Ashley Wood was understandably emotional as she walked down the aisle in Deptford Township, New Jersey.Waiting for her was Kevin Sochanchak.The two have been together for 11 years.This story started when the couple won an all-expenses paid wedding from the owners of Adelphia Restaurant as part of a contest.However, their marriage plans were derailed when Wood was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in 2011.Three years later, Sochanchak was diagnosed with stage four stomach and esophageal cancer and only given six months to live.Now, after en extremely difficult stretch of cancer therapies, they're finally married.Sochanchak said his dream of marrying Wood is what got him through his toughest days.
Kentucky dismisses football player after drug arrest
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky football coach Mark Stoops has dismissed safety Marcus Walker following his arrest on charges of trafficking cocaine and marijuana.
The school had no other comment in a statement Tuesday besides listing his career statistics of 17 tackles in 21 games.
The junior faces a June 20 hearing in Fayette District Court after his release Friday on $1,000 bond.
Lexington police arrested the 21-year-old player and another man Thursday after finding at least 5 pounds of marijuana and 4 grams of cocaine during a search of an off-campus apartment.
The arrest citation stated that a large amount of cash and a cash counter were found. Walker, of Lake Wales, Florida, was also charged with possessing drug paraphernalia.
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Lady Gaga has officially teamed with Starbucks for a new charity initiative called Cups for Kindness. For the project, Gaga helped create four new drinks for the coffee giant and a portion of the proceeds will go to her Born This Way foundation. One of the new drinks is a Matcha Lemonade, which they describe as a “vibrant green drink is made with finely ground Teavana matcha green tea, combined with crisp lemonade then shaken with ice.” According to a press release, “Funds raised will go toward programs that support youth wellness and empowerment by fostering kindness, improving mental health resources, and creating more positive environments.” Copyright(c) 2017 RTTNews.com. All Rights ReservedLess «
Bronx Gangbanger Dies From A Gunshot To The Backside
Life in the streets only ends two ways, dead or in jail.
Sadly, a 27-year-old gang member in the Bronx suffered the former. According to NYDailyNews, Quaysean Haywood is dead after being shot in the buttocks
After being rushed to the hospital he underwent surgery, but the bullet traveled into his abdominal cavity. Quaysean suffered massive internal bleeding and died at St. Barnabas early in the morning.
Nothing about that sounds gangsta. Getting shot in the azz. Dying over gang life. Nothing.
R.I.P.
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MOSCOW Russia's foreign ministry on Monday said Poland's comments blaming Russian air traffic controllers for a 2010 plane crash that killed the then Polish president, were aimed at "settling political scores", the RIA Novosti agency reported.
Poland earlier in the day said it would press charges against two controllers for deliberately contributing to the crash which also killed 95 other people near Russia's Smolensk region.
RIA quoted the ministry as saying the comments would harm Russian-Polish ties which "even otherwise were not in the best of shape".
"Even though the situation is completely transparent, Polish authorities continue to exploit the tragedy for settling political scores," foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova was quoted as saying.
(Reporting by Alexander Winning; writing by Sujata Rao)
TOKYO, April 28 Honda Motor Co forecast on Friday a 16.1 percent fall in operating profit for the current financial year as the Japanese automaker expects a stronger yen, changes to its pension plan and research and development costs will weigh on earnings even as auto sales rise.
Japan's No. 3 automaker said it expects an operating profit of 705.0 billion yen ($6.34 billion) in the year to March, lower than an average estimate of 850.8 billion yen according to 23 analysts polled by Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S, and lower than the 840.7 billion yen posted for the year just ended.
Honda's projection is based on expectations that the yen will trade at 105 yen to the U.S. dollar in the year to March, compared with 108 yen in the year just ended. ($1 = 111.2000 yen)
(Reporting by Naomi Tajitsu; Editing by Muralikumar Anantharaman)
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Lonnie Blanchard will lose his tongue in 6 days to cancer. The BBC follows him in the week leading up to his surgery, as he comes to terms with the impact it will have upon him, his family, and his identity. However, there is hope for people like Lonnie, through new voice preservation technology.
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Man dies in pressroom accident at Pennsylvania newspaper
ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) — A contractor became trapped underneath a piece of machinery that was being removed from the pressroom of a Pennsylvania newspaper, suffering fatal injuries.
The Lehigh County coroner says the man became trapped at The Morning Call in Allentown on Tuesday afternoon. Crews have been dismantling the printing press after the paper's printing operations moved to Jersey City, New Jersey.
The coroner says the victim is a 32-year-old man from Cape Coral, Florida. His name wasn't immediately released.
The Morning Call reports that newsroom workers heard a loud boom shortly after 5 p.m. The cause of the accident is under investigation.
Publisher and editor Robert York expressed "heartfelt sympathy" to the man's family and says the company is cooperating with authorities. The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration has been notified of the contractor's death.
Josep Lluís Trapero could face 15 years in prison for defying orders to halt referendum
CATALAN’S police chief is being investigated for sedition as tensions mount between separatists and the Madrid government.
Mossos head Josep Lluís Trapero could face a 15-year prison sentence after defying orders to help halt Sunday’s referendum.
Trapero and several others, including president of the Catalan National Assembly (ANC) Jordi Sánchez, will appear in court on Friday.
Sanchez said it appeared the Spanish state ‘had definitely gone mad’.
It followed a demonstration on September 20 when thousands of protesters attempted to block Guardia Civil and National Police as they arrested public officials and confiscated ballot papers.
The move shows Madrid is refusing to back down after mounting criticism of police violence which left almost 900 people injured in Catalunya on Sunday.
Who would have figured that construction of Albuquerque's future public transportation would have unearthed such a gem from the past? Construction workers found remnants from Albuquerque's old trolley system that has been out of commission for nearly a century. The center of ART construction is now known as Central, but until 1912 it was called Railroad Avenue.
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(DAILYCALLER) — Glenn Beck and The Blaze are countersuing Tomi Lahren, according to court documents filed on Monday and obtained by legal website LawNewz.com.
The countersuit, which claims that The Blaze is still paying Lahren, asks the court to prohibit Lahren from “making any public appearances without TheBlaze’s prior approval,” from publicly commenting about The Blaze and from “disparaging, criticizing, ridiculing, or making any negative comments about TheBlaze, Beck, or any of its or his employees or family members, or anyone else known by Lahren to be a friend or other associate of Beck.”
Lahren previously sued Beck and The Blaze for wrongful termination, a charge the countersuits rejects.
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — One of Saudi Arabia's most conservative provinces has demolished a towering concrete sculpture in response to complaints by residents that it resembled a Christian cross.
State-linked local news sites, including NewsQassim.com, say the municipal office for the landlocked, central province of Qassim took down the sculpture on Friday.
Videos and photos posted on social media and local news sites showed the sculpture in ruins after its demolition by bulldozers.
Saudi commentator Akal Al-Akal criticized the demolition in an op-ed in Tuesday's al-Hayat newspaper, saying the sculpture had been there for 25 years and its destruction embarrasses state institutions.
Municipal officials could not be immediately reached for comment.
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STONY BROOK, N.Y. (AP) — Jason Dunne scored 20 points, J.R. Lynch 19, including five of six free throws in the final minute and Hartford held off a surging Stony Brook 73-64 Saturday night, winning a third straight.
Hartford (14-10, 7-3 America East Conference) led by as many as 14 midway through the second half before Stony Brook whittled the lead to 62-58 with 2:39 remaining. The Hawks never let Stony Brook get closer, immediately extending the lead back to seven points when Lynch hit a 3-pointer.
John Carroll added 12 points and 11 rebounds for Hartford, which never trailed though Stony Brook fought into four ties. The Hawks are tied for second place in the AEC.
Akwasi Yeboah led the Seawolves (8-16, 3-7) with 23 points, UC Iroegbu added 12 and Elijah Olaniyi 10 points and 10 rebounds for his first double-double. Stony Brook has dropped five straight, losing by 2, 3, 4, 7 and 9 points.
Flag-carrier Philippine Airlines said on Friday that it has paid in full its P6-billion debt to the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) and the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA).
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“The DOTr has accepted the offer of PAL to pay in full the P6 billion claims of the CAAP/MIAA, and PAL commits to keep all transactions updated and current with the CAAP/MIAA,” the flag carrier said in a statement, referring to the Department of Transportation.
Two weeks ago, President Rodrigo Duterte warned tycoon Lucio Tan to settle its liabilities or the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 2 will be shut down.
PAL has been using the Terminal 2 exclusively since 1999.
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VERONA, Va. — Virginia State Police say a man who was driving under the influence has been arrested after a crash that killed a pedestrian.
Police spokeswoman Corinne Geller said in a news release Wednesday morning that 41-year-old Wanda K. Kramer of Verona died at the scene late Tuesday night.
The statement says a man driving a Chevrolet Impala in Augusta County struck Kramer around 10:30 p.m. Tuesday. The driver, who wasn’t injured, was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. He wasn’t identified.
The crash remains under investigation, and no further details were immediately available.
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CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – Live from the 22News lobby, Storm Team Meteorologist Jennifer Pagliei gives a behind the scenes look at the thousands of toys donated for Toys for Tots.
Today is the last day to drop off a new, unwrapped toy at our 22News lobby from now until 7:00 p.m. that will be donated to children in need across western Massachusetts.
Napheesa Collier had 16 points, 11 rebounds and four assists to lead four players in double figures as UConn defeated the Netherlands national team 69-52 in the first of four exhibition games the Huskies will play during a tour of Italy.
Gabby Williams had 15 points, Katie Lou Samuelson had 11 points, four rebounds and four assists while Azura Stevens had 11 points and seven rebounds in her UConn debut. Fellow transfer Batouly Camara added four points and two rebounds.
Megan Walker led the four UConn freshmen with 27 minutes played, six points and six rebounds. Classmate Mikayla Coombs added four points.
Samuelson, Stevens and Williams were joined in the starting lineup by sophomores Molly Bent and Crystal Dangerfield.
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UConn will play the Netherlands again on Tuesday. UConn senior guard Kia Nurse isn’t with the team yet after leading Canada to the FIBA AmeriCup title in Argentina. Nurse had 12 points in a win over Argentina in Sunday’s gold-medal game.
BAGHDAD — Iraqi officials say a suicide bomber has blown up his explosives-laden vehicle in a bustling market area in Baghdad, killing at least 18 people.
A police officer says the bomber driving a pickup truck attacked an outdoor fruit and vegetable market, daily laborers and a police checkpoint in Baghdad's eastern Sadr City district. He said up to 25 other people were wounded in that attack.
Two medical officials confirmed casualty figures. All officials spoke on condition of anonymity as they were not authorized to release information.
No group immediately claimed responsibility for the attack, but it has all the hallmarks of the Islamic State group, which has staged multiple similar attacks in the past. The attack came as French President Francois Hollande started an official visit to Iraq to meet officials and French troops.
Mark Hunt, (21) Meeting Street, Dromore. who ‘made absolutely no effort’ to engage with probation was given suspended prison sentences last Thursday at Banbridge Magistrates Court.
On September 22 last year he was convicted of two criminal damage charges and put on probation.
But last week the probation service applied to have the order revoked as Hunt had failed to appear on four occasions.
A solicitor asked the court to give her client a chance. District Judge Liam McNally said Hunt had ‘made absolutely no effort at all’ and he had been given numerous chances.
He asked about the amount of damage to the two cars. The solicitor said the defendant used to work with the female owner of one vehicle and had played football with the other person.He had apologised.
Judge McNally said he was going to revoke the order saying this was a ‘totally unjustified piece of violence’. He imposed a four month sentence, suspended for two years.
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ESPN host Dan LeBatard apparently didn’t get the company memo about being less political and went after President Donald Trump Monday for never “apologizing.”
“I heard that [Sean] Spicer was a part of the evening… Gosh I wish that the administration would do a little bit more laughing like that,” the host of “The Dan LeBatard Show with Stugotz” told his audience Monday.
“I mean Spicer got in the middle of the Emmys and made fun of himself,” LeBatard added. “But I just thought of this when Trump was fighting last week with ESPN and demanding that Jemele Hill be fired and an apology for an untruth be made and I just thought to myself is Donald Trump someone who is physically capable of an apology?” – READ MORE
The 2018 Academy Awards are upon us! Wonderwall.com is gearing up for Hollywood's biggest night on March 4 -- which Jimmy Kimmel will host for the second year in a row -- by taking a look back at the stars who've hosted and the actors and actresses who've taken home Oscar gold over the past 20 years. Keep reading to take a walk down memory lane...
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VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis held a New Year’s Day mass at the Vatican, and an Iowa man was part of the service.
Maxwell Carson, a 2012 Dowling Catholic High School graduate, gave a scripture reading in English before the Pope delivered his message during the mass.
Carson’s mother Margo is very proud of him, telling us of his participation in the ceremony.
Carson is studying to be a priest.
The man recovered from the Wabash River at Terre Haute on Monday has been identified as Marquise Norris, 22, of Indianapolis. reliminary autopsy results issued by forensic pathologist Dr. Roland Kohr of Terre Haute Regional Hospital indicate the cause of death is consistent with drowning.
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April 17 (Reuters) - Cemex Sab De Cv:
* Cemex announces divestment of its Pacific Northwest Materials business in the U.S.
* Cemex Sab De Cv says one of its subsidiaries in U.S. Has signed a definitive agreement for sale of its pacific northwest materials business
* Cemex Sab De Cv-proceeds from transaction to sell its pacific northwest materials business to be used for debt reduction,general corporate purposes
* Cemex Sab De Cv says Pacific Northwest Materials business to be sold to Cadman Materials Inc for approximately U.S. $150 million
* Cemex Sab De Cv - expect to finalize divestiture during q2 of 2017 or soon thereafter Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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LOS ANGELES (AP) - Dozens of women say a former gynecologist made inappropriate comments, improperly took photos and did other cringe-worthy acts during exams, but experts say he would likely only go to prison if evidence shows his actions went beyond dubious doctoring.
Los Angeles police are looking into whether Dr. George Tyndall should be charged. Hundreds of women complained to the University of Southern California about exams he conducted there over decades.
More than a dozen lawsuits have been filed against Tyndall and the university, whose president resigned last week.
Michele Goodwin, a law professor at the University of California, Irvine, says the huge number of women who have come forward favors prosecutors.
Tyndall has denied wrongdoing.
DISABILITY workers worried about the future of their jobs converged on Parliament on Wednesday.
About 1400 SA workers and 500 people with disabilities face uncertainty under a Government plan to transition state-run group homes from the public service to the private sector.
Camera Icon Labor’s Kyam Maher said the workers faced “possibly less pay, worse conditions and less job security”. Picture: Supplied
The Government has begun consulting on the change for Supported Community Accommodation.
Labor spokesman Kyam Maher said the workers faced “possibly less pay, worse conditions and less job security”.
“What guarantees are there that these dedicated workers won’t be any worse off under your privatisation plan?” he asked Human Services Minister Michelle Lensink.
Ms Lensink said the growth of the National Disability Insurance Scheme meant disability workers were “in very high demand and they have nothing to fear from this process”.
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Cleared on domestic violence charges, free-agent cornerback Tramaine Brock will officially commence his search for a new job on Tuesday.
Per a source with knowledge of the situation, Brock will visit the Seahawks.
The Seahawks know Brock well; he played for the 49ers from 2010 through 2016. And the Seahawks are still trying to nail down the No. 2 cornerback position, across from Richard Sherman.
Brock issued a public apology on Friday for the verbal altercation that resulted in both criminal charges and the end of his career with the 49ers, insisting that he did not at any time placed his hands on the mother of his children.
Shedding has always been about existing in a constant state of evolution. The project has remained largely the solo domain of Connor Bell, who has used Shedding as a platform to explore his multifaceted interests, which have materialized in the past through singer-songwriter fare, an indie band and found sounds. Currently using modular synthesis as his muse, Wave to the Wind underscores his core manifesto, a sonic landscape that shifts from track to track, growing and mutating throughout. Bell explores tiny sounds that flutter in and out of existence, an almost gaseous fluidity to the movements that expand the basic concept of composition in interesting ways. —Syd Bishop
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BEIJING, March 19 (APP):Pakistan Ambassador to China, Masood Khalid has received a special ‘Outstanding Contribution to International Cooperation of the Belt and Road Initiative’ award.
The event organized by China Home and Abroad News Press on its 17th anniversary was attended by the ambassadors as well as the cultural, press and business counsellors from Pakistan, Belarus, Philippines, Myanmar, Austria, Nepal and other 13 countries.
John Stuart Mill, the outstanding liberal thinker of his age and perhaps of all ages, took up the topic of liberal education in February 1867 in a magnificent and all-but-forgotten inaugural address he delivered to the University of St Andrews as its honorary president.
The Fallon Rural Rumble once again delivered a night of professional boxing in its tenth installment last Saturday night at the Churchill County Fair Grounds. In the main event, Reno native and world-ranked flyweight Oscar “Chapito” Vasquez scored an ten round unanimous decision win over Javier Gallo. Vasquez improves to 14-1, 3 KOs, while Gallo falls to 24-14-1, 12 KOs.
Other results
Gabriel Flores Jr. W4 Jorge Padron (lightweight)
Diego Elizondo W4 Chandler Clements (lightweight)
Pedro Moreno TKO2 Curtis Morton (super lightweight)
Quilisto Madera KO2 Austin Marcum (middleweight)
The Fallon Rural Rumble is presented every summer by the City of Fallon and Let’s Get It On Promotions.
Barilla America introduced its latest innovation in the pasta category, Barilla Ready Pasta, a microwaveable, fully-cooked pasta. Made with just three simple ingredients—fully cooked al dente pasta, a dash of extra virgin olive oil and a pinch of sea salt—Barilla Ready Pasta allows people to enjoy the al dente texture they've come to expect from Barilla in just 60 seconds, without sacrificing taste.
Barilla Ready Pasta is an ultra-convenient option offered in four pasta shapes including Elbows, Gemelli, Penne and Rotini. It can be made in three easy steps:
Gently knead Ready Pasta pouch, tear the pouch open about 1 inch
Microwave for 60 seconds
Toss with your favorite ingredients, such as fresh produce, cooked protein or cheese, for a quick meal, snack or side dish and enjoy
Barilla Ready Pasta is also non-GMO certified, has no preservatives and is all natural. The pasta is packaged in an 8.5-ounce pouch, making two servings and can be found in the dry pasta aisle.
Family of teen killed in shooting launches UConn scholarship
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — The parents of a student killed in the mass shooting at a Florida high school have started a scholarship at the University of Connecticut in his memory.
The Hartford Courant reported Tuesday Max Schachter and his wife, Caryn DeSacia, have launched a scholarship in honor of their 14-year-old son, Alex Schachter, who was killed in the February shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
The scholarship will be awarded to students who, like Alex, want to play in the UConn marching band.
The teen had planned to apply to the university and play trombone. His father previously said Alex wore a UConn sweatshirt every day to school.
The university sent a posthumous letter of admission to Alex's family shortly after his death.
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Belle and Sebastian have announced something called “The Boaty Weekender,” which is apparently a cruise filled with four days of personally curated bands and activities across the Mediterranean. Taking place August 8-12 of 2019, the cruise parallels the band’s land-based festival, The Bowlie Weekender, and according to their website will have “yoga and cocktails and club nights and themed balls and crèches and quizzes and scrabble tournaments–and gigs. Gigs upon gigs from some of our good friends and favourite acts in rock ‘n’ roll on five stages throughout the ship.”
The news comes after last year’s survey where they hinted at the idea and had fans fill out a survey asking them who they want to see and where they would want to go. They will also perform the entirety of their 2000 LP, Fold Your Hands Child, You Walk Like a Peasant, to the first 350 people to book a stateroom–an album never before performed in full. Watch the announce video for the cruise below.
Drury is not in the lineup Monday against the Dodgers.
Drury is off to a nice start to the season, slashing .295/.311/.386 through 13 games, but he'll take a breather after playing in nine straight games. Daniel Descalso will take over at second base for the game.
The family of retired primary school teacher Dorothy Cruickshank, who died in hospital on April 15 following a crash on the A90 near the Toll of Birness junction on Wednesday, April 5, have said they are "completely broken and devastated" by their loss.
In a statement they said: "Dorothy always had a smile on face. She was a proud mum of three daughters and a devoted nanna.
"We are completely broken and devastated by the loss of our kind, caring, adorable and loving mum who was also an amazing wife and the best nanna in the world.
"We'll be lost without her and no words can express how much pain we are feeling.
"We would like to express our sincere thanks to the emergency services and the staff at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary Accident and Emergency, Intensive Care and High Dependency Units for all their care and support."
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The Russian Defense Ministry has published a jaw-dropping video of the state-of-the-art multirole Su-35S fighter jet on its YouTube channel.
The Su-35S's super-maneuverability is provided by a new engine with thrust vector control, which allows the aircraft to reach supersonic speeds without using afterburners.
Defined as a Generation 4++ fighter, the Su-35S is capable of flying at a speed of up to 2,400 kilometers per hour and ascending to a height of 20,000 meters.
The plane's maximum range stands at 3,600 kilometers, and with an additional fuel tank the figure can be increased by 900 kilometers. Notably, the Su-35S was developed with the help of high technology used in the creation of Russia's fifth generation aircraft, the T-50 PAK FA.
Last year, the German magazine Stern said that it is the Su-35S, not the fifth-generation US F-22 warplane, that can be considered the world's deadliest fighter jet.
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Conor McGregor makes a statement on his UFC future
UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor has revealed he's currently in talks with the promotion over his long-awaited return to the Octagon.
“I’m currently in the negotiation stage,” he said at an event to honour his work with the New York’s Children Medical Research Foundation.
“There are multiple opponents on the platform. Of course I would love to get that one [against Floyd Mayweather] back.
“I felt I went into his realm and I felt handy early on, he had to wait for me to get tired.”
In this Friday, Feb. 10, 2017, file photo, Kate Upton arrives at the MusiCares Person of the Year tribute honoring Tom Petty at the Los Angeles Convention Center. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)
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Sports Illustrated fans will see a familiar face on the cover of the 2017 swimsuit issue.
>> PHOTOS: Kate Upton through the years
The magazine announced early Wednesday that Kate Upton landed the coveted spot, gracing three different covers of this year's issue. She was the cover model for the 2012 and 2013 swimsuit issues, as well.
>> See all three versions of the cover here (WARNING: Viewer discretion advised)
According to The Associated Press, Christie Brinkley, Tyra Banks and Heidi Klum also appeared on the cover three times. Supermodel Elle Macpherson landed five covers.
A 32-hour search for two boaters near Wales was suspended on June 13 after a search of over 2,300 square miles along the shoreline for the missing 23 and 14-year-old males, the U.S. Coast Guard said.
The 17th Coast Guard District command center earlier responded to a request for assistance from the village of Wales that the subjects were underway with no life jackets or survival gear and were heard yelling for help about 2:30 a.m. Sunday.
Adam DeRocher, a command duty officer for the 17th District, said the Coast Guard’s thoughts and prayers were with the family and friends of the missing boaters.
Weather on scene at the time they called for help was 33 degrees, with two to four foot seas, 25-mile-an-hour winds, light rain, mist and fog.
Facebook shares sink more than 6 percent on privacy issues
NEW YORK (AP) — Facebook shares fell more than 6 percent in morning trading as the social media company faced criticism following reports that a data mining company working for the Trump campaign improperly obtained and kept data on tens of millions of users during the 2016 election.
A former employee of Cambridge Analytica said Monday on NBC's "Today" that the group identified voters who might be swayed and "injected content" that may or may not be true. Facebook said Friday that it had suspended Cambridge while it investigates.
Facebook shares sank $12.03 in morning trading, putting the stock on pace for its biggest one-day fall since August 2012 and dragging down the rest of the technology sector. Alphabet, Google's parent company, lost almost 3 percent and Microsoft fell almost 2 percent.
There are reports this evening of a two-vehicle crash on the B5125 at the top of Wepre Lane in Connah’s Quay.
Latest traffic reports say the road is closed in both directions and police are directing traffic.
The BBC Travel website first replied the crash t around 5.30pm saying:
B5125 Flintshire – B5125 in Connah’s Quay blocked and slow traffic in both directions between the Wepre Lane junction and the Shotton Lane junction, because of an accident involving two vehicles. Police directing traffic.
It’s not known at this stage if there are any injuries.
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Giles allowed a hit and struck out two over two innings to pick up his 23rd save in Sunday's 2-1 win over Texas.
With the Astros bullpen having been the worst in the majors since the All-Star break (5.45 ERA) and the team riding a five-game losing streak, manager A.J. Hinch wasn't fooling around with this one. When Chris Devenski began the eighth inning with two walks, the manager went to Giles, who squelched that rally and then worked around a ninth-inning single to record his first save since July 28. There could be more multi-inning save attempts going forward for Giles until Hinch finds some stability among the setup crew, which was bolstered Sunday when Houston acquired Tyler Clippard from the White Sox.
Judge denies bail to man who said church shooting was hoax
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — A federal magistrate judge has denied bail to a conspiracy theorist charged with a weapons violation after telling a Texas church that the killing of more than two dozen of its worshippers was a hoax.
The judge ruled Tuesday that Robert Mikell Ussery must remain in custody on a charge of being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm. He already faced a charge of making a terroristic threat over the hoax comment.
Ussery, who's 54, was convicted in 1984 and sentenced to four years in prison for burglary of a vehicle in Brazoria County, Texas.
The weapons charge centers on his armed presence March 5 at the First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs, about 30 miles (48 kilometers) southeast of San Antonio. Worshippers have said he and his girlfriend claimed the U.S. government fabricated the November 2017 mass shooting.
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With the 24 Hours of Le Mans rally upon us, we thought we’d delve into the event and check out the cars in detail and see how they’re made in order to deal with this grueling race.
We also find out how Giedo Van Der Garde prepares for Le Mans 24 Hours and the difference between Le Man and Formula 1 and if that’s not enough, we’ve thrown in a few tips if you’re going to attempt to watch the full 24 Hours without falling asleep. Don’t forget to put the coffee on! For the Silo, Georgia Davies.
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There is a huge London derby in the Premier League on Wednesday evening as Tottenham take on Chelsea at White Hart Lane.
Both teams are in fine form with Chelsea on a ridiculous 13-game winning run and Spurs impressing with four victories on the spin.
Antonio Conte’s side have already downed Tottenham once this season, beating them 2-1 in November, but the bookies cannot split them this time around.
Chelsea only need one more victory to equal Arsenal’s record of 14 straight wins set in 2002.
When is Tottenham v Chelsea?
The match is on Wednesday January 4th with kick-off at 20.00.
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What TV channel is Tottenham v Chelsea on?
Sky Sports 1 will be showing the game live with coverage starting at 19.30.
What are the odds? (Courtesy of William Hill)
Tottenham – 9/5
Chelsea – 9/5
Draw – 23/10
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - Cosmetics maker Estee Lauder Cos Inc reported quarterly revenue that beat analysts’ estimates on Friday, helped by strong demand for Too Faced and Becca products and customizable gift options during the holiday season.
Sales rose 16.7 percent to $3.74 billion, beating analysts’ estimate of $3.68 billion, according to Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S.
However, net income fell to $123 million, or 33 cents per share, in the second quarter ended Dec. 31, from $428 million, or $1.15 per share, a year earlier, as the company incurred a one-time tax charge of $394 million following the recently passed U.S. tax bill. (Reporting by Karina Dsouza and Nivedita Balu in Bengaluru; Editing by Martina D‘Couto)
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Suspect In NYC Blast Was Wearing 'Low-Tech' Device New York City was rocked Monday by an explosion in the subway beneath the Port Authority. Authorities report a single suspect in custody, and no life-threatening injuries.
Overwatch developer Blizzard has given fans an update regarding loot boxes in the PS4, Xbox One and PC shooter.
Some Overwatch players believe that drop rates for the year of the Rooster event were lower than normal.
One person said that they'd received no skins for the event, which prompted a slew of responses in agreement.
However, Blizzard has told fans that this is not the case, confirming that drop rates were consistent among all events.
"The drop rates for Summer Games, Halloween Terror, Winter Wonderland and Year of the Rooster are all the same," game director Jeff Kaplan revealed.
The news comes after more clues surfaced for the release of Doomfist.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Heartland Bank Ltd
* FY net profit after tax (NPAT) NZ$60.8 million, up 12 percent
* Directors of Heartland have resolved to pay a final dividend of 5.5 cents per share
* FY revenue from ordinary activities NZ$171.3 million, up 8.7 pct
* Expects NPAT for year ending 30 June 2018 to be in range of NZ$65 million to NZ$68 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (bangalore.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com)
Councilman Derek Kawakamai will be running for Kauai County mayor, he announced on Thursday.
“I am running for mayor because I want to make an even greater difference in the lives of our families, from keiki to kupuna,” Kawakami said, in a statement.
If elected, he said his top priorities will be affordable housing, traffic and creating more resources for businesses.
Kawakami has served on the Kauai County Council from 2008 to 2011 before leaving for state House of Representatives. He returned to the council last year.
In addition to his government roles, he also worked for his family’s businesses, including Big Save, Menehune Food Mart and several others.
Current Mayor Bernard Carvalho is seriously considering a run for governor.
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Kelan Martin scored 26 points and Butler rolled past DePaul 80-57 on Saturday.
Martin, the second-leading scorer in the Big East, had 19 points in the first half when the Bulldogs (17-7, 7-4 Big East) took a 10-point lead with Martin hitting a 3-pointer to cap the first 20 minutes.
Martin added another 3-pointer to open the second half and the lead remained in double figures, reaching a high of 25 with 1:43 left on a 3-pointer by Campbell Donovan.
Paul Jorgensen had three of Butler’s 10 3-pointers in scoring 13 points and Kamar Baldwin added 10 points for the Bulldogs, who have a four-game winning streak that started with a 79-67 win over the Blue Demons. Martin made 10 of his 11 free-throw attempts.
Marin Maric was the only DePaul (9-13, 2-8) player in double figures with 15.
DePaul committed 23 turnovers, 14 off steals, leading to 27 points.
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) A Florida man has been sentenced to six years and five months in prison for accidentally shooting a gun while taking a selfie in a strip club restroom.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Tampa announced 34-year-old Rorn Sorn’s sentencing Monday. The Asian Pride Gang member pleaded guilty in April to possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.
Court documents say Sorn was at Club Lust in St. Petersburg in December when his gun discharged. The bullet went through the mirror and into the adjacent women’s restroom. No injuries were reported.
A security guard approached Sorn as he was leaving, and Sorn reportedly told the guard that it was an accident and that he “was just trying to take a selfie.” Police responded, and officers found a handgun, ammunition and drugs on Sorn.
Sorn has prior felony convictions for burglary and attempted first-degree murder.
The Heat were handled with ease by the 76ers in their playoff series, with Philadelphia taking four of five games.
Game 5 was tied at the half, but the Sixers took control in the third quarter, outscoring their opponent 34-20 to emerge victorious.
Miami’s second-half struggles appeared to take a toll on the team, as Goran Dragic elected to take a swap at one of the Sixers’ stars during the game.
Dragic was attempting to track down a loose ball, which Ben Simmons eventually controlled and dribbled. The Heat guard then fouled Simmons, and followed that up by taking a swipe at the back of the rookie’s head. Simmons clearly was not happy about it, as you might imagine.
Dragic slapped Simmons in the back of his head 😬 pic.twitter.com/7mAdm7MB9S — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) April 25, 2018
It looked like Dragic’s frustration boiled over on that play.
LONDON, June 15 (Reuters) - Europe's biggest airport London Heathrow said some passengers might have to travel without their bags on Thursday after an issue with its baggage system affected Terminals 3 and 5.
"Heathrow is currently experiencing an issue with its baggage systems which is affecting airlines operating from Terminal 3 and Terminal 5. Other terminals are unaffected," Heathrow said in a statement.
"This may mean passengers will travel without their bags, and we advise them to pack essential items in their hand luggage."
Heathrow said it was investigating the issue and would get the system running again as soon as possible.
Heathrow suffered massive disruption last month after a power surge knocked out British Airways' IT system, stranding 75,000 passengers over a holiday weekend.
(Reporting by Alistair Smout; editing by Kate Holton)
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Gregory Payan/AP The first day of the NFL Draft should be a mad scramble for quarterbacks as there are expected to be five or six taken in the first round.
The NFL Draft is often a crapshoot, especially for quarterbacks as teams often reach in the hopes of drafting a franchise player.
Below, we take a look back at the last 22 QBs who have gone in the first round of the NFL Draft, what the draft experts thought at the time, how their careers have turned out, and the six who could join them this year. The QBs are ranked by their pre-draft, Scouts, Inc. draft rating.
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Taking care of your roof is key to keeping it over your head and your house.
Marla asks: How will I know when it’s time to replace my asphalt shingle roof?
Depending on the type of asphalt shingle you have, you can expect to get anywhere from 15 to 30 years life expectancy from that roof and there’s a few tell-tale signs that will let you know if you’re getting close to needing to budget a little money to save for that sizeable investment of replacing your roof.
First of all, look for any cracks or any curling.
That’s one of the tell-tale signs, but also, you can do a simple little test with a flat bar.
Just let your flat bar lift right up underneath one of the tabs of the shingles.
Then, very carefully, raise it up and if it creases or cracks in any way, it’s time for a new roof.
But, if it remains pliable, and lays back down like this, that means you have a few more years before you have to start saving your money.
Batali steps down after sexual misconduct allegations
NEW YORK - Mario Batali is stepping down from daily operations at his restaurant empire following reports of sexual misconduct by the celebrity chef over a period of at least 20 years.
The online site Eater New York reported Monday that the incidents involve at least four women, three who worked for Batali. In a prepared statement sent to The Associated Press, Batali said the complaints match up with his past behavior.
A spokesperson for Batali & Bastianich Hospitality Group says an employee reported inappropriate behavior by Batali in October. The company told Eater it was the first formal complaint against Batali and that he was reprimanded and required to attend training.
ABC said Monday that it has asked Batali to step away from the show, "The Chew" while the allegations are investigated.
Has the title race been reignited following Chelsea’s defeat at Old Trafford? Plus, Barcelona look for another miraculous comeback; more fan trouble in Bastia; and Coventry relegated to the fourth tier
Spring has sprung and it's time to celebrate new life. Specifically the lives of Beyoncé's unborn twins, because what else matters?
Instead of headlining Coachella, she had a low-key Easter weekend with her family (including Kelly Rowland), dutifully documented by her mom, the fabulous Ms. Tina.
Previous photos from Queen Bey's pregnancy have been ripe for conspiracy theories involving her earrings and hand gestures. Please, Bey Hive, do your thing and give us something to obsess over while we wait.
3/4th of my girls❤️ Missing 1/4 at Cochella😌 My Solo❤️❤️Bianca A post shared by Tina Knowles (@mstinalawson) on Apr 16, 2017 at 3:43pm PDT
Here, Jay Z sits back with Bey and Ms. Tina's husband, actor Richard Lawson.
Easter memories❤️ A post shared by Tina Knowles (@mstinalawson) on Apr 16, 2017 at 2:57pm PDT
Now, these are just Ms. Tina's delightful, endlessly sincere posts from the weekend, so it's still possible Bey will drop her own Instagram editorial to mine for hints, so Bey prepared.
Members of the Good Sam Club get doughnuts and coffee Sunday. The group of recreational vehicle owners completed its annual week-long rally at the Four States Fairgrounds.
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As soon as the evening kicks in with the scorching sunshine paving way for cool breezy weather, the crowd starts to trickle in. The afternoon wore a deserted look inside the SDAT Tennis Stadium complex in Nungambakkam in Chennai on Sunday - a New Year's Day.
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Monfils withdraws from Cincinnati due to illness
Gael Monfils has withdrawn from the ATP Cincinnati Masters tournament. ― Reuters picCINCINNATI, Aug 15 ― France's 21st-ranked Gael Monfils withdrew from the ATP Cincinnati Masters tournament yesterday due to illness.
The flamboyant 30-year-old from Paris is coming off a third-round exit at Montreal after defeating Japan's ninth-ranked Kei Nishikori in the second round last week.
A week earlier, Monfils was ousted in the first round defending his most recent of six career ATP titles at Washington, falling to Indian qualifier Yuki Bhambri.
Replacing Monfils in the Cincinnati draw will be Indian lucky loser Ramkumar Ramanathan, who meets US qualifier Chris Eubanks in the opening round. ― AFP
In this Monday, June 19, 2017, photo, a person types on a laptop keyboard, in North Andover, Mass. The American workplace is grueling, stressful and surprisingly hostile. So finds an in-depth study of 3,066 U.S. workers, released Monday, Aug. 14, 2017, by the Rand Corp., Harvard Medical School and the University of California, Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO): Charges have been filed against a man wanted in connection to a toddler’s death.
Our Partners in News at ABC 21 report 30-year-old Shane Patton is charged with neglect of a dependent and neglect of a dependent causing serious bodily injury.
RELATED: Fort Wayne toddler’s death ruled a homicide
Patton is wanted in the death of 2-year-old Jocelyn Belcher back on Jan. 27. Belcher was found unconscious in her home in the 200 block of East Butler Street. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
Crystal Belcher was arrested last week and is facing charges of neglect of a dependent and neglect of a dependent causing serious bodily injury.
Patton is white, 5’9″ tall, about 200 pounds, with brown eyes and brown hair. If you have any information on his whereabouts, call police at 427-1222.
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — A man accused of killing two people in two counties in southwestern Michigan has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for one of the crimes.
A Kalamazoo County judge sentenced 33-year-old Zachary Patten on Monday after he was convicted last month of the first-degree murder of Graciela Portillo-Esparza last July.
The mother of four was fatally shot after stepping between her brother and Patten, who were arguing.
A detective testified Patten admitted shooting Portillo-Esparza, but said he was aiming for her brother, Oscar Portillo, the ex-boyfriend of Patten’s girlfriend.
Patten is also charged with murder in St. Joseph County. Police say he drove about 30 miles after killing Portillo-Esparza and shot his ex-wife’s husband. A trial date for that case hasn’t been set.
Barrie Police are looking for a driver after a crash in the south end. A single vehicle collision brought emergency crews to the intersection of Minet’s Point Rd. and Yonge St. before 7:00 this morning, but arrived to find the driver had already fled. The intersection was closed for a brief time for collision investigation, while police are asking anyone who witnessed the crash or someone running from it, to contact Barrie Police Constable Hueson at 705-721-8136, ext 2912 or via email at rhueson@barriepolice.ca.
Los Angeles Rams re-sign DE Easley after early-season injury
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams have re-signed defensive end Dominique Easley after an injury kept him out last season.
The Rams announced the one-year deal with the veteran Monday.
Easley tore a ligament in his right knee early in Rams training camp last August, sidelining him for the season. The University of Florida product also tore ligaments in both knees during college.
His first two NFL seasons with New England ended early due to injury after the Patriots chose him in the first round. But he was healthy during the 2016 season with the Rams, making 3 ½ sacks and likely earning a spot as a starter last year before his injury.
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Update: 3:51PM THE first Bond Reopening Facility in the Fiji's history began today with the Government raising $13 million in a reopening of a ten-year bond.
According to a statement from the Government today, $15 million was received in tenders after the Fijian Government floated $10 million in reopened bonds.
"Of the $15 million received, $13 million was accepted with a coupon rate of 6.00 per cent per annum," the government statement said.
Attorney-General and Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum, welcomed the high demand for the reopened bonds and said it was a "major vote of confidence in the management of the Fijian economy."
North Carolina pitcher J.B. Bukauskas (38) works from the mound against Davidson on Friday, June 2, 2017 at Boshamer Stadium in Chapel Hill. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Male, female army recruits escape from intense Mbuluzi training 18/04/2017 03:00:00 By Samukelisiwe Ginindza Two Umbutfo Swaziland Defence Force (USDF) recruits are reported to have escaped barely two days after the intense army training commenced.
The recruits (a male and a female) are said to have escaped during a morning run, viewed as a warm-up for more intense drills in the course of training. click here for full edition
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Thousands of fans head to New York Comic Con each year to hear from the actors and creators behind their favorite shows, books and movies.
Rosario Dawson, Kevin Smith, Neil deGrasse Tyson and Keanu Reeves were among the luminaries to help kick off Comic Con's first day at the Javits Center on Thursday. Some of your favorite “Star Wars,” “American Gods” and “Guardians of the Galaxy” actors, writers and more are also slated to attend.
The pop culture event runs through Oct. 8. Head to newyorkcomiccon.com for more information.
× Red Cap Patisserie opens on N. Meadow Street
RICHMOND, Va. — A little taste of Europe can now be had in the Fan.
Red Cap Patisserie, a bakery that offers sweet and savory pastries, held its formal grand opening over the weekend at 719 N. Meadow St.
Chef and co-owner Martine Wladar is running the business with her husband, John. Martine said Red Cap held a soft opening earlier this month after taking over the space left vacant last fall by Lucille’s Bakery.
“The neighborhood’s great, we’re really happy to have this space,” said Wladar, a career pastry chef of more than 25 years.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumer prices rose in January at the fastest pace in nearly four years, strengthening the case for the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates this year.
The Labor Department says consumer prices rose 0.6 percent last month, most since February 2013. A 7.8 percent jump in gasoline prices accounted for almost half the increase. Stripping out volatile food and energy prices, consumer inflation rose 0.3 percent.
Overall, consumer prices rose 2.5 percent from a year earlier, most since March 2012.
After remaining low following the 2007-2009 Great Recession, inflation is running above the Fed’s 2 percent annual target.
The Fed left a key interest rate unchanged at its Jan. 31-Feb. 1 meeting. It said it needs more time to monitor the economy but still expects to raise rates gradually.
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News conference held in West Tennessee as state lawmakers work on fighting opioid abuse
JACKSON, Tenn. — A news conference was held Wednesday in Jackson as state lawmakers work on fighting opioid abuse.
Recommendations made by a task force created in 2017 have now been passed to help the state better fight the opioid epidemic.
The task force is also increasing the amount of Tennessee Bureau of Investigation agents in our state to stop the flow of illegal drugs.
State representative and Republican gubernatorial candidate Beth Harwell tells us how easily people can be affected by opioids.
“About the sixth day, it literally starts changing the brain, and people easily can become addicted after four or five days of opioid use,” Harwell said.
According to Harwell, opioid prescriptions are now down by 7 percent from 2012.
A number of other analysts have also recently commented on the stock. Zacks Investment Research raised shares of Coeur Mining from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating and set a $13.00 target price for the company in a research note on Monday, October 24th.
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The Old House, an oil painting by Red Deer artist Rita Schoenberger, is part of an exhibit at the Marjorie Wood Gallery in the Kerry Wood Nature Centre. (Photo by LANA MICHELIN/Advocate staff).
Illuminations in an Ordinary World is an exhibit by Red Deer artist Rita Schoenberger at the Marjorie Wood Gallery in the Kerry Wood Nature Centre.
Her oil paintings capture nature and outdoor scenes in Canada and beyond. “Light is everywhere, without it there can be no shadows,” said Schoenberger in her artistic statement.
“Whatever the subject matter, I try to capture the light and shadow in the early stages of painting…. My hope is that the viewer will pause for a moment and observe the play of light in ordinary places.”
Quoting from French writer Marcel Proust, Schoenberger goes on to state: “The real voyage of discovery lies, not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.”
The exhibit continues to June 25.
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Zumper, a San Fransisco based company that helps people find apartments, released a report on neighborhood rent prices in Boston. The report is based on one bedroom average rent prices per month. Zumper's National Rent Report for May showed that Boston is tied with Los Angeles for the fourth most expensive city in the U.S., with an average one bedroom rent price of $2,300 per month. The breakdown of the most expensive Boston neighborhoods is listed below.
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Police have put out an appeal to trace a wanted Redditch man.
Detectives from Leamington are calling on the public to help locate 40-year-old John Bennett.
Officers would like to speak to him as he may have important information about a sexual assault in Studley.
A Warwickshire Police spokesman said: "He is described as white, 5ft 11in tall, and of slim build.
"He is thought to have links to Redditch and Birmingham as well as the wider West Midlands and Worcestershire areas.
"Anyone who may have seen John or anybody who has information as to his whereabouts is asked to call 101."
Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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MALAPPURAM:Amidst efforts to restore peace in coastal areas of the district, one more case of attack has been reported from Parappanangadi.In the latest incident, DYFI worker Nuboob, 23, was hospitalised with serious injuries after he was attacked by a gang of alleged RSS workers.
He was hacked at Puthanpeedikayil near Parappanangadi around 11 pm on Tuesday. He was taken to government hospital from there.According to the police, a gang with weapons, including iron rods, blocked the motor bike of Nuboob and brutally attacked him while he tried to run away from the gang members.
Police suspect the incident is a continuation of RSS-CPM clash in the area.Nuboob is an accused in a case related to the attack on an RSS worker a few months ago. A special team of police has been deployed in the area to avoid any untoward incidents.
Boston Bruins defenseman Tommy Cross in action during a preseason NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016, in Philadelphia. With the Bruins' defensive corps decimated with injuries, the team is adding some reinforcements ahead of Game 3 against the Ottawa Senators.
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Thames Valley Police has charged a man with attempted murder in Milton Keynes.
The force received a report that a woman was injured inside a property in Brent, Tinkers Bridge, at about 6.30am yesterday (May 29).
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Shane Clarke, aged 51, of Buckingham Road, Bletchley, was arrested yesterday morning in connection with the offence.
Just before midnight yesterday Clarke was charged with one count of attempted murder.
Clarke is due to appear at Milton Keynes Magistrates’ Court today.
The victim, a 39-year-old woman, sustained multiple stab wounds.
She is currently in hospital in a critical condition according to police.
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Confirmed Team News: Arsenal vs Crystal Palace lineups
Arsenal team to play Crystal Palace
The time for waiting is over – here's our first starting XI of 2017#AFCvCPFC pic.twitter.com/HtkOESu47P — Arsenal FC (@Arsenal) January 1, 2017
Arsenal are without star man Mesut Ozil for today’s clash with Crystal Palace.
Arsene Wenger make three changes to the side that beat West Bromwich Albion last time out.
Nacho Monreal, Mohamed Elneny and Lucas Perez come into the team to replace Kieran Gibbs, Francis Coquelin and Ozil, who is missing due to illness.
Starting XI: Cech, Bellerin, Gabriel, Koscielny, Monreal, Elneny, Xhaka, Iwobi, Alexis, Lucas, Giroud
Crystal Palace team to play Arsenal
Crystal Palace make just one change to the side that drew with Watford for today’s trip to Arsenal.
Damien Delaney is replaced by James Tomkins at the heart of defence.
Starting XI: Hennessey; Kelly, Dann (c), Tomkins, Ward; Cabaye, Flamini, Puncheon; Townsend, Zaha; Benteke
Chelsea manager Conte says it his intention, will and desire to see out his 18-month contract at Chelsea.
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The Ohio Department of Agriculture will start aerial treatments to disrupt gypsy moth mating across the state. Brett Gates said that Hancock County will get the treatment soon.
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Planes will deliver SPLAT GM-O which is a product that disrupts mating and doesn’t kill the moth. It is an organic product and is not harmful to birds, plants, pets, or humans.
For more information, you can visit the Ohio Department of Agriculture’s website at agri.ohio.gov
A New York City bartender's on-screen antics and big bets while competing on "Jeopardy!" are winning him cash to go along with a cult following.
By the end of Thursday's show, Austin Rogers had won eight days in a row and more than $300,000. "Jeopardy!" says that total put him at fifth on the show's list of all-time regular season money winners. Rogers has done it while sporting wild hair and a bushy beard and making animated gestures after correct answers.
He's also making big wagers. Rogers won a whopping $34,000 bet on the show's "Final Jeopardy" segment Tuesday.
Fans are singing his praises on Twitter by using the hashtag #AustinOnJeopardy.
Rogers tells "Good Morning America" that the secret to his success is uncovering patterns in clues by watching hundreds of "Jeopardy!" episodes.
Cowboys receiver Brice Butler pointedly wore his Golden State Warriors cap in the locker room after Tuesday's minicamp practice at The Star. It was a reminder to his teammates to pay up on bets made against the just-crowned NBA champions.
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Francis Kahata will start from the bench alongside Meddie Kagare
Coach Dylan Kerr has unleashed a strong attacking line-up as Gor Mahia prepares to take on Thika United in a Kenyan Premier League match.
Kerr gave Jacques Tuyisenge who missed the trip to South Africa last weekend, a starting role alongside Ivorian Ephraim Guikan and Kevin Omondi.
Francis Kahata will start from the bench alongside Meddie Kagare and Humphrey Mieno. George Odhiambo is out of the matchday squad.
Starting XI: Shaban Odhonji. Innocent Wafula, Raphael, Asudi, Charles Momanyi, Joash Onyango, Harun Shakava, Cercidy Okeyo, Lawrence Juma, Kevin Omondi, Jacques Tuyisenge, Ephraim Guikan.
Reserves: Fredrick Odhiambo, Humphrey Mieno, Ernest Wendo, Francis Kahata, Philemon Otieno, Samuel Onyango, Meddie Kagere.
Bajaur Agency
Assistant Political Agent (APA) Bajaur, Arif Khan on Thursday said political administration has ensured friendly business environment in agency to boost business and trade activities in the area.
He expressed these views in oath-taking ceremony of newly elected office bearers of Sadiqabad Traders Association here at Khar.
He said administration with the financial support of federal government has planned to provide modern and basic facilities to every bazaar and trade centers of the agency.
APA said that promotion of business and trade activities in Bajaur Agency was necessary for socio-economic development of the area as large number of people is associated with trade and business.
Trade, on the occasion, thanked local administration and federal government for their efforts to promote business and trade.
He said that it would help to encourage business and trade activities in the agency.—APP
David De Gea has reportedly told international team-mates that he is off to Real Madrid.
The Spanish champions have been searching for a new shot stopped ever since Iker Casillas left the club in 2015.
Real Madrid almost landed De Gea that summer after they agreed a deal with Man Utd.
However, a faulty fax machine made the move fall through at the final hour and Keylor Navas has kept goal since.
But his time in the Spanish capital looks set to be up at the end of the season as club president Florentino Perez looks to ring the changes.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Ministry of Mines and Hydrocarbons of Equatorial Guinea:
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A DICKENSIAN Christmas Fayre will be held at St Andrew’s Church in Sonning on Sunday from 2pm to 4pm.
The event will include carols, a visit from Father Christmas, stalls selling gifts, festive food and drink and tours of the church tower.
Entry costs £2 (£1 for children) with all proceeds going to the Karen Orphanage and School in India. There will be additional parking at Reading Blue Coat School.
A candlelit carol service with nine lessons will be held on Sunday, December 17 at 6.30pm followed by drinks and mince pies.
State Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones will host a town-hall meeting Thursday in Santa Barbara about insurance issues related to the Jesusita and Tea fires.
The 8,773-acre Jesusita Fire ignited in the foothills above San Roque on the afternoon of May 5, 2009, and destroyed more than 80 homes before it was brought under control.
The 1,940-acre Tea Fire sparked in the western Montecito foothills late on the afternoon of Nov. 13, 2008, and destroyed more than 210 homes before it was brought under control.
The meeting will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday in the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors’ hearing room on the fourth floor of the county Administration Building, 105 E. Anapamu St.
First District Supervisor Salud Carbajal and other local officials also are scheduled to attend.
MONTREAL — A Montreal-based law firm has launched legal action against Quebecor CEO Pierre Karl Peladeau for allegedly refusing to pay nearly $92,000 in legal fees.
The Quebec Superior Court lawsuit alleges the outstanding bill is for divorce proceedings involving Julie Snyder, Peladeau's ex-wife and a popular Quebec TV producer.
The law firm of Goldwater, Dube alleges the former Parti Quebecois leader said on June 5 he was refusing to pay the bill.
Goldwater, Dube alleges Peladeau revoked its mandate April 2.
The legal bill allegedly represents services provided between Feb. 26 and March 31 of this year.
None of the allegations have been proven in court, while initial calls to Peladeau's office have not been returned.
The lawsuit was filed Monday.
The 25th anniversary of Steven Spielberg's "Schindler's List" and the 35th anniversary of Brian De Palma's "Scarface" will be celebrated with reunion screenings at the Tribeca Film Festival.
The New York festival announced Monday that Spielberg will join Liam Neeson, Ben Kingsley and Embeth Davidtz for a post-screening conversation April 26 at the Beacon Theatre. The "Scarface" event will reunite De Palma, Al Pacino and Michelle Pfeiffer on April 19 at the Beacon Theatre.
The festival will also host an anniversary screening of 1992's "In the Soup," an acclaimed independent film directed by Alexandre Rockwell. The largely forgotten release, starring Steve Buscemi and Seymour Cassel, has been restored following a Kickstarter campaign to repair the remaining, damaged print.
Also slated for on-stage interviews at Tribeca are Bradley Cooper, Jamie Foxx, Spike Lee and Alec Baldwin.
The festival runs April 18-29.
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NBA star Jimmy Butler may have been traded by the Bulls last year, but apparently he hasn't cut his ties with Chicago just yet.Thereports Butler recently bought his second of two $1 million-plus condos in a River North building. While he plans to keep one of the units at 676 North Kingsbury, Butler has reportedly listed a 5th floor unit for $1.45 million.According to the real estate listing, the three-bedroom loft boasts two bathrooms, hardwood floors, custom Italian cabinets and a private elevator entrance.
Posted: Aug 14, 2017 3:10 AMUpdated: Aug 14, 2017 3:10 AM
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The Nowata County Sheriff said 12 inmates have been relocated to other jails after a riot Thursday night.
Sheriff Sandy Hadley said two trustees along with 16 other inmates caused about $20,000 worth of damage.
Some holes in the walls have already been patched up, but toilets and shower fixtures will need to be replaced.
Two other agencies had to be called in to help restore order.
No injuries have been reported.
Spurr is out with a knee problem.
Spurr is out with a knee problem. Picture: Getty Images
Fremantle veteran Lee Spurr will face a delayed start to the season, listed as four to six weeks away with a knee injury.
The 30-year-old played for the Dockers in their pre-season win over West Coast in Joondalup, but was not on the track at training today.
An injury update on the club’s website this afternoon revealed the length of time he would be out of action for more than a month.
Bradley Hill is a chance to line up against Port Adelaide on Saturday, listed as a ‘test’ after sustaining a quad strain earlier this month.
First-round draft picks Griffin Logue (foot) and Michael Apeness (adductor) were also listed as tests.
Stephen Hill remains at least one week away from returning from a calf injury, while no timeframe has been given on Harley Bennell’s availability.
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Firefighters are battling a "well-involved" house fire on Chancery Drive in Ancaster.
Crews were called to 85 Chancery Dr., off Golf Links Road, just after 8 p.m., said fire department spokesperson Claudio Mostacci.
The people who live at the house arrived home Friday night and reported seeing a bit of smoke, but when firefighters got on scene, they found a "well-involved" basement fire, Mostacci said.
Crews went inside to start tackling the blaze but were forced back out because the floors were "very spongy," he said.
"It was in danger of collapse inside."
By 10 p.m., the fire had extended into the first floor of the home, Mostacci said.
The Office of the Ontario Fire Marshal has already been contacted because of the anticipated extent of damage, he said.
Firefighters are expected to be on scene for hours.
There were no reported injuries.
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The owners of a Ringgold business are seeking more than 900 signatures for a petition to seek an election for the legal sale of all alcoholic beverages including mixed drinks in justice of the peace precinct one.
Montague County Commissioners were informed of the petition during Friday’s called meeting.
County Judge Rick Lewis said James and Ellen Fee, who own Fee’s Knick Knack Cafe, submitted the necessary signatures for the application to request the petition. At least 10 verified signatures are required to request a formal petition.
Elections Administrator Ginger Wall said the names were confirmed and the petition was picked up on May 24.
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There are calls to provide better community rehabilitation services for people with brain injuries, which would also reduce hospital waiting lists.
Around 13,000 people acquire a brain injury each year, but Ireland has the lowest number of rehabilitation consultants in Europe.
A carers' conference today - which will be attended by the Health Minister - will hear how people with brain injuries and their carers do better in community settings if the proper supports are provided.
CEO of Acquired Brain Injury Ireland, Barbara O'Connell, says moving these patients out of hospital will benefit everyone.
"As part of the ongoing hospital waiting list problem, people with acquired brain injury, who need neurons rehab, they remain in hospital beds for long periods because there's no appropriate step-down services for them
"If we had proper services in the community, these people could be moved out, which would allow people who really need to be in acute hospitals to be in those beds."
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A 130-year-old red-brick coal gasholder building in New Hampshire believed to be the last of its type in the country has been named to the National Register of Historic Places.
The round building with a cupola atop its conical roof was built in Concord in 1888 when coal gas was a major source of light and heat. It was last used in 1953, but its original equipment remains.
The New Hampshire Division of Historical Resources announced the listing Monday.
The gasholder worked this way: Coal gas was pumped into a wrought-iron, 120,000 cubic foot tank that floated atop water. The tank rose and fell based on how much gas was present. The tank's weight provided constant pressure to force the gas out through pipes, where it was distributed to the public.
Kid Rock's Engagement Check Out the Rock I Slipped on My Fiancee
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Kid Rock doesn't kid around when it comes to locking down his longtime gf ... we got the first shots of the diamond ring he put on Audrey Berry when he popped the question.
Sources close to the couple confirm they got engaged earlier this year, but rumors started swirling when Audrey was seen rocking this ring on her left hand during Kid's fan cruise a couple 2 weeks ago.
No question, Audrey looked totally charmed by her rock ... she couldn't stop smiling and staring at it.
Audrey and Kid have been linked together for nearly a decade. This will be his second marriage. He famously married Pamela Anderson in 2006.
To celebrate dads, Milwaukee County Parks is offering families plenty to see and do this Father's Day-from visiting a display of military vehicles, to enjoying a pig roast, nature hike, or sauna. Military Vehicle Display Boerner Botanical Gardens, 9400 Boerner Drive About a dozen military vehicles will be on display at Boerner Botanical Gardens on Father's Day, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Members of the Midwest Military Vehicle Association will show their restored, as well as unrestored, former military-transportation vehicles-from a Vietnam-Era ambulance to large-tracked, armored military vehicles.
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NEW YORK -- A woman has climbed the base of the Statue of Liberty and seven people have been arrested on Liberty Island, all of whom are believed to be protestors, law enforcement sources told CNN.
At one point, the woman walked back and forth under Lady Liberty's sandal and then sat down and appeared to unfurl a small flag or banner. The other protesters held a banner over the railing at the base of the statue.
Law enforcement officials were seen mounting a ladder to the base of the statue and talking to the woman, who was sitting in the folds of the statue's gown.
Liberty Island has been evacuated while they attempt to get her down, according to Jerry Willis with the National Park Service.
The NYPD says three of its emergency service units and a harbor unit are on scene.
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LAHORE: Awami Muslim League (AML) Chief Sheikh Rashid Ahmed on Monday said that he has complete trust in the larger bench of Supreme Court constituted to hear Panama Leaks case, saying that they would accept the decision of the court.
Addressing a press conference in Lahore, Sh. Rashid said that if the court decided Panama leak case then people would only be looking towards the court in future for justice and relief.
He added that Maryum Nawaz was not trustee rather beneficial owner of the off-shore companies.
He added that the month of January would be important in the politics of the country.
He said that he was not seeing Nawaz in power in 2018.
To a question he said that he had not heard the world judicial martial law.
EDWARDS COUNTY, Kan. (KSNW) – The Edwards County Sheriff’s Department arrested two men on drug charges last week.
Last Tuesday around 9 a.m., deputies served two separate drug related search warrants in Lewis. One search warrant was for a home in the 400th block of West Avenue C and the other was for a Nissan passenger car. A large amount of cash, marijuana, pharmaceutical drugs were discovered and seized.
Ivan Cushinberry, 58, and Kelvin Dabney, 51, were both arrested. Cushinberry has been charged with six counts of distribution of a controlled substance within 1000 feet of a school. Dabney has been charged with one count of distribution of a controlled substance within 1000 feet of a school.
Cushinberry’s bond was set at $100,000. Dabney’s bond was set at $75,000.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Ankara to meet his Turkish counterpart, following visits to Syria and Egypt.
Putin and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan are meeting Monday evening to discuss developments in Syria and the Middle East, as well as bilateral relations, according to the Turkish president's office.
Putin and Erdogan met several times this year and regularly talk on the telephone as they and Iran work to broker a solution in Syria.
Relations between the two countries were tense after Turkey shot down a Russian fighter jet for violating its airspace in 2015. But the two have since restored bilateral relations.
Putin and Erdogan are expected to hold a joint news conference after their meeting.
Elmhurst police were still looking Monday for a missing person described from the 800 block of North Indiana.
Justin Antony, a 24-year-old of Indian descent, is considered endangered due to a seizure disorder and he has not taken his required medication, which places him in significant danger, police said.
Antony left his home on a silver mountain bicycle about 5:30 p.m. Friday and his family last had contact with him at 8:33 p.m. He was expected at a church service in Bellwood but never showed up. Family members reported Antony missing at 11:08 p.m.
Police said he is known to hand out in parks.
He is described as white, about 5-feet, 6-inches tall, 150 pounds, with short brown hair described as a buzz cut. He was wearing a yellow hoodie and blue jeans.
Police ask anyone with information to call 630-530-3050.
Customers of the Union City J.C. Penney store will have more time to shop after an announcement by the company.
Store officials say better than expected sales has prompted the company to delay the closing date of 138 locations.
J.C. Penney recently made the decision to close the selected stores, which did include the Union City store.
Plans now call for a shutdown on July 31st instead of the initial date of mid-June.
Liquidation sales have also been moved from an original date of April 17th to May 22nd.
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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A deliberate effort to set money aside so North Carolina is prepared for natural disasters, revenue shortfalls and other state government emergencies is heading to the House floor.
The chamber scheduled debate Wednesday on legislation fashioned by a study committee that directs budget-writers to put money equal to 15 percent of predicted revenue growth into the state’s saving reserve annually. The reserve fund target will be set by state economists.
The bill also puts restrictions on how the reserve funds can be spent and how much can be used before supermajorities in the House and Senate are required.
Bill sponsors say it will get lawmakers and the governor in the habit of saving whenever tax collections grow. The saving reserve is currently just under $1.5 billion.
Two NMI students, Daniel Villarmero and Chenoa Bunts-Anderson of Marianas High School are the winners of the 2017 Congressional App Challenge, according to a Nov. 30 release from the office of Gregorio “Kilili” Camacho Sablan, NMI’s delegate to Congress. Villarmero and Bunts-Anderson’s app, “The Student Companion,” gives students a set of tools to help with their studies. The two Marianas High School seniors will receive national recognition and their app will be eligible for display in the U.S. Capitol . . .
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There is no situation in the NBA more fluid than the one involving Kawhi Leonard and the San Antonio Spurs. Each day, a new report surfaces indicating the state of trade talks between San Antonio and other teams. Sometimes, the reports that come out involve the Spurs’ current feelings about where their relationship stands with Leonard.
Basically, no one seems like they really know anything at this point, largely because many people expected the Los Angeles Lakers to have acquired Leonard to pair with LeBron James by now. As it turns out, there could be a reason behind that: The Lakers reportedly haven’t tried all that hard yet.
On the latest edition of The Woj Podcast, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski explained that Los Angeles hasn’t shown too terribly much urgency in trying to make a deal with the Spurs.
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From left to right, Robert Royall, Mark Briggs of OSHA, and Jeremy Osterberger of BIC Alliance attend the Houston Fall Prevention Safety Day, hosted by Layher Scaffold in Houston. Royall was the keynote speaker at the event.
An unidentified body of an African national was recovered on Monday morning around 7:40 am on Mehrauli-Gurgaon road in Delhi.
The age of the man is said to be around 35-40 years, whose body was found lying on the pavement. There were no external injury marks found on the body, according to the Deputy Commissioner of Police, South Delhi, Romil Baaniya.
The cause of the death is unknown.
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While efforts are being made to identify him, an intimation has been sent to African Embassies. Meanwhile, the body has been sent to mortuary. A post-mortem will be conducted later to ascertain cause of death jurisdiction is of PS Mehrauli, the DCP added.
More details awaited.
The new Pokemon Go event kicks off in Japan soon
The new Pokemon Go event live stream has kicked off for the Yokohama Stadium Pocket Monster bash.
While details of what will happen during the event have not been provided, we do know when Trainers can start tuning in.
The Pokemon Go Stadium event live stream began at around 8am UK time, although it’s unlikely to have an English option.
You can find it on the official Facebook page - or by using the embed below - with the show now live to view.
The event live stream begins two hours before everything goes live officially in Yokohama, Japan, with a parade the main focus of the coverage so far.
The first two hours will reportedly be dedicated to the recent Outbreak event in Japan, with footage being shown on what’s been going down.
It appears that the event will include a special Raid, with fans hoping we could see another Legendary Pokemon launch.
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Baku. 3 April. REPORT.AZ/ The first modern engine and industrial lubricants manufacturer "Technol" has launched the first official store in Baku.
Report informs citing the company, the store opened in Baku city, Nizami district, at 8 km car sale market.
Notably, Technol’s products are sold in more than 150 spare parts stores and oil change stations in Baku. But this is the first official store of the company. Oils sold in the shop are offered at a price approved by the factory.
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Super Bowl LII is creating a rivalry in Central Ohio.
Jeremy Riyanto and Brandon Wong, both students at The Ohio State University, are best friends.
Riyanto is a Philadelphia Eagles fan. Wong is a New England Patriots Fan.
“We were going to [watch Super Bowl LII] together, but I think I’ll watch it with some of my Patriots fans,” said Wong.
“I’m going to watch it with some other Eagles fans,” Riyanto explained.
The two men said they have been lifelong fans of their respective teams.
Both are confident they will have much to celebrate, come Sunday evening.
“They [the Eagles] have the underdog mentality,” Riyanto said. “They have the whole city behind them and the country, so I think it’s their time to finally get there.”
Wong believes the Patriots tradition of winning will lead to another championship.
“Tom Brady is like a fine wine,” he said. “He gets better with age.”
Coverage of Super Bowl LII begins on Sunday at 6 p.m., on NBC.
MEXICO CITY (AP) - Mexico's Defense Department says seven army personnel are presumed dead after a helicopter crashed in the northern state of Durango.
One soldier was found seriously wounded at the scene. The bodies of the rest of the victims were believed to be in the wreckage of the craft.
The department said Friday the Bell 412 transport helicopter was on a training mission and was carrying 2 pilots, an officer and five soldiers.
The crash occurred near El Salto in a mountainous region of Durango.
The cause of the crash is under investigation.
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Gertie Maie Brasfield, 89, died Friday August 11, 2017 at Northbrooke Healthcare Center in Jackson, TN.
She was born October 18, 1927 in Haywood County, TN, the daughter of the late Joe Barden and Mattie Wilson Barden. She was retired from Regions Bank.
She is survived by her sister Martha Ann Tankersley (Dexter) of Jackson, TN, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Cornelius Brasfield.
SERVICES: Graveside services will be held Sunday, August 13, 2017 at 3:00PM at Woodland Cemetery with Rev. Mike Moore and Rev. Matt Tomlin officiating.
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Bella Thorne celebrates new movie with solo rap Thorne sang over a track of her new song “Bitch, I’m Bella Thorne" at the after-party of her new movie "Midnight Sun."
Bella Thorne and crew booted from hotel for smoking pot Wild child Bella Thorne is wreaking havoc on the Sundance Film Festival.
Rob Lowe slams Bella Thorne over tweet after Santa Barbara mudslides The former Disney star complained about freeway closures amid the ongoing natural disasters.
Bella Thorne says she was molested "The world can be a sick place sometimes," she said.
A man has been detained after a car was allegedly stolen from outside a house in Lewistown, Naas and then driven through the gates at the entrance to the dwelling.
Gardai say the car was stolen on June 30 between 8 and 8.30pm.
It happened after a car was driven to the area and abandoned. The driver then crossed fields and entered the house via the front door before allegedly leaving the house with the car key and stealing the vehicle.
A man, with no fixed address, was later detained by gardai near Athy.
Gardaí in Buncrana, Co Donegal are investigating a fatal road traffic collision which occurred at Castleforward on the main Burnfoot to Buncrana Road (R238) at approximately 5.30pm this afternoon.
A male in his 50s was fatally injured when his motorcycle was involved in a collision with a car.
He was taken to Altnagelvin Area Hospital in Derry and was pronounced dead a short time later.
The male driver of the car was not injured.
The Coroner has been notified and a post-mortem examination will be carried out.
The road is currently closed to facilitate Garda forensic collision investigators and diversions are in place.
Gardaí wish to appeal for witnesses to contact Buncrana Garda Station on 074-9320540, the Garda Confidential Telephone Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
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VIENNA — Austria's Social Democratic Party has announced that it is severing business relations with an Israeli political consultant after Israeli authorities arrested him on suspicion of money laundering, obstruction of justice, bribery and related crimes.
Tal Silberstein was one of four suspects arrested Monday in Israel following a joint investigation with Swiss and American authorities.
Social Democratic Party official Georg Niedermuhlbicher says his party's move is a result of "the legal accusations that have been made known from Israel." The party is the senior partner in the coalition now ruling Austria.
The group of investors who want to bring Major League Baseball back to Montreal want to know more on the customer experience that fans want to have in an eventual new stadium.
The group led by Stephen Bronfman has hired CSL to put together focus groups in Montreal on May 22 and 23.
To be selected for these groups, organized with Léger Marketing, baseball fans must fill out a survey that can be found on the Facebook page ExposNation. The group is specifically targeting baseball fans who could eventually become season ticket holders and go to games.
CSL has conducted other similar surveys for professional sports organizations in North America. Subjects to be studied include everything from the price of tickets to the fan experience to what kind of food should be available at concessions.
The survey is part of preparatory work by the investors to prepare a file for eventual presentation to MLB, which has not requested such an exercise.
After the mass shooting in Las Vegas, Florida’s elected officials weighed in on gun control and Orlando leaders offered support and lessons learned from the aftermath of last year’s shooting at the Pulse nightclub.
Meanwhile, politicians from both sides of the aisle have been visiting Puerto Rico to find out what the island needs as it begins the long road to recovery from the devastation of Hurricane Maria and how it could affect Florida.
We’re talking to political commentators Dick Batchelor and Chris Carmody about the policy in the wake of deadly storms and deadly shootings.
Then-, Florida may be a hurricane prone state but that doesn’t stop people moving here. And the influx of new residents puts pressure on the sunshine state’s natural environment. Bob McClure from the James Madison Institute joins us for a conversation about the environment and property rights.
And the Orlando Philharmonic’s Artistic Director Eric Jacobsen surveys the season ahead from celtic harp to the classics.
CIUDAD VICTORIA, Mexico — In a rare occurrence, two men found beaten and tied to a bridge in the Mexican border city of Reynosa turned out to be alive.
Reynosa and other border cities wracked by drug turf battles have seen the lifeless bodies of drug gang victims hung by their necks from bridges.
But this time, the bound men were tied to a bridge's railing Tuesday but apparently not by their necks. Accompanying the men was a banner signed by a reputed drug capo promising to catch common criminals and leave them for police.
U.K. Officials Apologize After Lives Of Caribbean Immigrants Thrown Into Disarray NPR's Ailsa speaks to Natalie Barnes and her mother Paulette Wilson about how their family was shocked in 2015 to receive word from the British Home Office that Paulette was no longer considered a citizen and risked deportation to Jamaica where she was born after not have visited there for 50 years.
The rapper revealed the album news with a link to the 17-track listing on iTunes. However, Future is keeping things cryptic; not much is known about the album and the songs that have appeared on iTunes have no titles or collaboration information.
"I was preparing the feast. U walked away from the table too soon," he writes. Future was far more specific about his 2017 Nobody Safe Tour, which will also feature Migos, Tory Lanez, and Kodak Black. Young Thug and A$AP Ferg will play select dates. See the complete summer tour dates here.
The world order we know is already over, and Russia is moving fast to grab the advantage. Can Trump figure out the new war in time to win it?
CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (WAND) – Troopers say a rollover crash involved five total vehicles.
It happened Friday afternoon on Interstate 57 at mile post 246, which is four miles south of Rantoul.
State police say the crash did cause injuries. Names of the injured people have not been released.
Traffic is backed up Friday for what troopers called “multiple” miles. They say there is a second crash in traffic backup in the area.
WAND-TV will add more to this story as more details are released.
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Five people have been killed when two military helicopters collided in southern France, according to local media on Friday.
France’s regional daily Var Matin reported that the incident occurred early Friday morning near the Carces lake, in the southeastern Provence region.
The cause of the crash is not yet known.
Var Martin put the death toll at five. Another French daily Le Parisien reported there were six people aboard the helicopters belonging to the French army’s flight training school and that the search for the missing sixth was ongoing.
Emergency and rescue units were referred to the region which is 50 kilometers away from the touristic port city of Saint-Tropez.
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It was a big day in the City of Vancouver as two brand new fire stations opened for the first time.
On Saturday, grand opening celebrations were held at the new Fire Station 1, located at 2607 Main Street, and Fire Station 2, located at 2106 Norris Road.
People were able to tour the new stations to learn more about them. The new stations are more technologically advanced and are built to withstand earthquakes.
Captain Matt Thierfelder at Station 2 says the new stations are also designed to house both men and women. The old station was built at a time when women weren't firefighters.
"It helps us out by having a newer fire station in a centrally located area where we can be quicker to medical calls and responses. That is how it helps," said Thierfelder.
Captains say the new locations make them feel more apart of the neighborhoods they are covering.
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NEW YORK >> Walmart doesn’t just want to sell TVs and furniture — it wants to send a professional home to set them up, too.
The world’s largest retailer said Monday that it is expanding a deal with on-demand online services platform Handy.com, allowing shoppers to hire helpers at 2,000 of its stores nationwide to mount a TV on their wall or assemble a bookcase.
Other retailers have offered similar services as they seek to make shopping more convenient to get customers to buy more and cut down on returns. Wayfair, the online furniture seller, also offers Handy’s services. Amazon.com has its own on-demand services offering. And furniture seller Ikea bought Taskrabbit last year and is rolling out the service to its stores.
Walmart, which first tested Handy in 25 stores in Atlanta, said shoppers can hire a Handy professional when then check out at a store or on its website. Mounting a TV starts at $79, while putting together furniture starts at $69, Handy said.
Today’s guest is Rebecca Cowen-Hirsch, senior vice president, Government Strategy & Policy, US Government Business Unit, Inmarsat. Most listeners know that Inmarsat is a leading provider of satellite services to the commercial world and the federal government as well.
Satellites are included in this “tech” discussion because they are increasingly being included in many aspects of the federal world – they are responsible for many aspects of telecommunications, secure communication, and geospatial interests.
If you think the world of cloud computing is changing, listen to the interview with Rebecca Cowen-Hirsch. Today, there are “constellations” of thousands of satellites being deployed. India just launched a rocket with dozens of satellites. Today, some satellites can fit in your hand!
Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk have captured the attention of newspaper headline writers with their forays into consumer satellite technology. This interview will keep you up with new development for your agency.
Report: WrestleMania 34 To Be Held At The Superdome In New Orleans
WrestleMania 34 will be returning to the site of the WrestleMania 30 next year, according to F4WOnline.com.
The Wrestling Observer website reported this week that while yet to be officially announced by WWE, an announcement is expected soon regarding next year’s WrestleMania returning to The Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana.
WWE held WrestleMania 30 in the same venue in the same location just a few years ago for the show led by the crowning of Daniel Bryan as WWE Champion.
One of the most violent years in Chicago history ended Sunday with a sobering tally: 762 homicides, the most in two decades and more than New York and Los Angeles combined. One of the most violent years in Chicago history ended with a sobering tally: 762 homicides, the most in two decades in the city and more than New York and Los Angeles combined.
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Britain’s Queen Elizabeth on Friday congratulated Sri Lanka’s President Maithripala Sirisena on the occasion of the island country’s 70th National Independence Day.
In a message sent to Sirisena, Queen Elizabeth said the relationship between Britain and Sri Lanka has continued to grow and she hoped the connections between the people would continue to flourish in the years to come.
“It gives me great pleasure to send to Your Excellency my congratulations on the occasion of the celebration by Sri Lanka of the seventieth anniversary of Independence,” Queen Elizabeth said.
“Although I am unable to be with you as you mark this historic moment, I am very pleased that the Earl and Countess of Wessex are able to represent me and to join you in celebrating all that the people of Sri Lanka have achieved in the past 70 years.”
“I send my best wishes to the people of Sri Lanka on this occasion.”
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A LEADING councillor’s plan to build a three-storey home in Point Clear will go before Tendring Council’s planning committee next week.
Mick Skeels, the council’s leisure and tourism boss, wants to demolish a single-storey chalet in Colne Way to make way for the new two-bedroom property.
Previous plans for the development were rejected by the council in October, but the latest proposals have been recommended for approval by council officers.
The new blueprints have been referred to the committee, instead of the decision being made by planning officers, because the applicant is a councillor.
St Osyth Parish Council has objected to the scheme, claiming it is “still excessive in size” in comparison to the plot.
The parish council also said the development is out of keeping with neighbouring properties.
A decision is expected to be made by the committee on May 30.
Anna M. Skonieczki, 86, of Milford, co-owner of the Rainbow Restaurant, wife of Edward A. Skonieczki, died April 15.
Born on March 11, 1931, in Nanticoke, Pa., daughter of the late Mary and Thomas Conti.
Besides her husband, she is survived by three children, Edward (Sandra) Skonieczki, Lynn (Bob) Dulin and Lisa Shackett, seven granddaughters, a grandson, and four great-granddaughters.
Also predeceased by brothers, Anthony, Daniel, Nicholas and Lawrence Conti and sister, Rose Bialko.
Calling hours: Friday, April 21, 4-8 p.m., Cody-White Funeral Home, 107 N. Broad St., Milford. A prayer service will be conducted on Friday, April 21, at 7:30 p.m., at the funeral home.
Police are appealing for information after a man was assaulted by a group of people in Rathcoole.
Detailing the incident, a police spokesperson said: “On Friday, December 8 at approximately 6:15pm, a man was assaulted by a group of people in the Carnreagh Bend area of Newtownabbey.
“Did you see this incident, or do you know anything that may assist our investigation?
“If so, please contact police on 101, quoting serial number 1372 of 08/12/17.”
(CNBC) — U.S. stocks pulled back on Monday as a decline in Facebook pressured the technology sector. Wall Street also paid attention to Washington after a Twitter meltdown from President Donald Trump.
The Nasdaq composite dropped 1.8 percent as Facebook dropped 6.8 percent. The Dow Jones industrial average fell 335 points, with Caterpillar as the worst-performing stock in the index. The S&P 500 declined 1.4 percent, with tech dropping 2.1 percent. Facebook was the worst-performing stock in the S&P 500.
Facebook fell after reports said political analytics firm Cambridge Analytica was able to collect data on 50 million people’s profiles without their consent. Cambridge Analytica worked on Facebook ads with President Donald Trump’s campaign in 2016.
April 24 (UPI) -- Richard Gere and Alejandra Silva married this month at a secret wedding.
Hola! magazine reported the 68-year-old American actor and 35-year-old Spanish activist quietly tied the knot at a civil ceremony in early April. The couple plan to celebrate with family and friends May 6 in New York.
"I have found the quiet and happy life that I have always sought," Gere said.
People confirmed the news Monday, with a source saying Gere and Silva married "weeks ago."
"[They're] extraordinarily happy," the insider said. "They're so comfortable with each other, have fun together and are looking forward to their future together."
Gere and Silva were first linked in mid-2015. Gere was previously married to Cindy Crawford and Carey Lowell, and shares 18-year-old son Homer with Lowell. Silva is parent to 5-year-old son Albert with ex-husband Govind Friedland.
"Following the path.. #together with my two boys #Albertino #Richardgere," she captioned a photo on Instagram of Gere and Albert in March.
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For those who didn't happen to be near or on Cowan-Lorraine Road in Gulfport from Wednesday afternoon to the wee hours of Thursday morning, the Wilkes Bridge drawbridge was stuck open for hours. A stuck drawbridge is just one of the small prices we pay for living in a place surrounded by beautiful water.
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NEW DELHI/MOSCOW, March 31 The acquisition of Indian refiner Essar Oil by a consortium led by Russian oil company Rosneft is expected to be completed in the next few weeks, Essar said in written comments to Reuters on Friday.
"The parties are working towards obtaining the requisite approvals to complete the transaction. We are hopeful that the deal will be completed in the upcoming few weeks," Essar said.
All the parties, which include Rosneft and commodities trader Trafigura along with Russian private investment group United Capital Partners, have previously said that the deal was expected to be completed within the first quarter.
A Rosneft spokesman confirmed on Friday that the timing of the deal's completion had moved. UCP declined to comment. (Reporting by Nidhi Verma in New Delhi, Katya Golubkova and Vladimir Soldatkin in Moscow; Editing by Andrew Osborn)
About 264 million children and young people are not in school.
They say knowledge is power but education funding is declining worldwide.
Teaching the future leaders of tomorrow is an investment - and it's currently more than $3bn short.
At least 264 million children and teenagers worldwide are not receiving the education they need - largely due to underfunding.
Sub-Saharan Africa is one of the hardest-hit regions.
Can international organisations come together to get every child in school?
Presenter: Jane Dutton
Guests:
Mary Pigozzi - director of the Educate A Child initiative
Wadi Ben-Hirki - founder of the Wadi Ben-Hirki Foundation, which helps marginalised women
Joseph Nhan O'Reilly - head of education policy & advocacy of Save the Children
Source: Al Jazeera News
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MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich. - Detroit Schools Superintendent Nikolai Vitti spoke to Local 4 at the Mackinac Policy Conference on Wednesday afternoon.
Vitti said Detroit Public Schools hit almost all of its goals in year one. "I'm more excited about year two; you're going to see new curriculum, new training, new programs, more technology for teachers and students."
"I think next year we'll finally start seeing some incremental growth," Vitti said referring to student performance.
Vitti said education policy support is lacking in Michigan.
"A lot of the education reform over the last decade has been driven by ideology," Vitti said. "We've implemented policy without best practices."
Watch the full interview in the video player above.
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Serbia and the Democratic Republic of Congo enjoy friendly relations, the countries' foreign ministers and deputy prime ministers agreed on Friday in Belgrade. During a joint news conference after his meeting with Leonard She Okitundu, Ivica Dacic said that Serbia and Congo support each other in international institutions.
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CLEARVIEW TOWNSHIP — A coach bus full of teenagers is on its way back to Hamilton after a crash on Highway 26 in Stayner this afternoon.
More than 41 teens, three adult chaperones and a bus driver spent the afternoon in a Clearview Township warming station after a collision involving a van just east of Collingwood around 2 p.m. this afternoon.
Some students on the bus, which was heading back from a school trip to Blue Mountain, suffered minor injuries, said Clearview Township fire chief Colin Sewell.
All eight people in the van were seriously injured, five of whom had to be extricated by firefighters, he said.
The Otis CompassPlus system can be installed before or during an elevator modernization project, providing increased passenger efficiency, seamless security integration and a new customizable, contemporary design. Otis , the world's leading manufacturer and maintainer of elevators, escalators and moving walkways, is a unit of United Technologies Corp. .
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KEWANEE, Illinois – A 58-year-old man died in a house fire in the 600 block of Wilbur St. of Kewanee early this Monday morning.
A passerby called authorities upon noticing the house on fire around 1:30 a.m. on March 19.
Fire and police crews arriving on the scene reported that the fire had almost entirely engulfed the first floor of the home and extended to the second.
They were able to remove the victim from the home, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.
His identity is being withheld until family members are notified.
The cause is undetermined at this time as the investigation is ongoing.
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Cleveland 19's Tony Zarrella sits down with Bill Simmons from "The Ringer" to discuss the 2018 NBA Finals
Plus, LeBron met with the press Wednesday as he and the Cavs prepare for their fourth Finals series against the Golden State Warriors. Tune in for his take on the road ahead.
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" Zach Parise scored twice and Devan Dubnyk made 30 saves to help the Western Conference-leading Minnesota Wild beat the Detroit Red Wings 6-3 on Sunday. Charlie Coyle added a goal and an assist, and the Wild scored three power-play goals in four chances.
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ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Buffalo Bills director of training operations Bud Carpenter is retiring after 33 seasons with the team.
Carpenter was among the team’s longest serving active employees. He spent 21 seasons as the Bills’ head athletic trainer before being promoted to the director’s role in 2016.
Under Carpenter, the Bills were named as the NFL’s 2014 athletic training staff of the year by the Pro Football Athletic Trainers Society and the Ed Block Courage Award Foundation.
Carpenter and his staff were also credited for acting swiftly in their treatment of tight end Kevin Everett after the player sustained a serious spinal cord injury while covering a kickoff during Buffalo’s 2007 season opener against Denver.
From nearby Allegany, New York, Carpenter was hired by the Bills in 1985 after spending a year on the NHL Boston Bruins athletic training staff.
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TLHS is making its international phone line to Haiti available for the next week to members of the community who are in search of information about loved ones in Haiti; those who wish to call out may come to the school during school hours to use the line for free.
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Aug 14(Reuters) - Huaren Pharmaceutical Co Ltd
* Says co plans to invest 10.2 million yuan to set up a Jinan-based medical technology joint venture with Shandong Novatech Information System Co. Ltd (partner)
* Says the joint venture will be mainly engaged in R&D, production, promotion and sales of medical treatment combination products of nephropathy
* Says co and partner will hold a 51 percent stake and a 49 percent stake in the joint venture
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/2e5zTQ
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
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The Golden State Warriors’ luck when it comes to injuries over the last few weeks has been absolutely brutal. Among their starters, Stephen Curry has a bad ankle, Kevin Durant suffered a rib injury, and Klay Thompson fractured his right thumb. That doesn’t even include the six other players that joined them on Monday night’s injury report.
With all of the names sidelined, at least the Warriors could go into San Antonio on Monday knowing that they had Draymond Green to lead the charge. Well, that was the case right up until Green suffered an injury that ended up causing him to leave the game early.
Green tried to contest a Danny Green layup in the second quarter of the game and took a shot to the midsection. The Spurs’ Green appeared to lift his knee up, which caught the Warriors’ Green and put him in some obvious pain.
(Reuters) - Two Dallas police officers were shot and critically wounded on Tuesday at a Home Depot Inc (HD.N) store and a civilian was also shot in the incident, Dallas police said on Twitter.
Officials were searching for a suspect, according to the local CBS affiliate. Live television footage from the local Fox affiliate, KDFW, showed several police cars outside the Home Depot store.
Police said they did not know the condition of the civilian. One of the officers was taken to a local hospital, the CBS station said.
The Uttar Pradesh Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Commission on Wednesday issued a notice to the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) administration for allegedly not complying with the reservation rules in admitting students from the SC/ST categories.
The panel has asked the AMU registrar to submit a reply by August 8, failing which a case could be registered against its officials, commission chairman Brij Lal told reporters here.
He claimed that the panel had received complaints from various Dalit organisations regarding the AMU allegedly denying benefits of reservation to the students from the SC/ST category.
Lal said the commission also looked into the Act under which the university was established, and cited various instances to assert his claim that the AMU was not a minority institution.
Whistleblower cop's racist quote to stay in countersuit: judge A federal judge on Thursday shot down whistleblower cop Adrian Schoolcraft’s attempt to remove a quote of himself using the N-word from a countersuit by his ex-commander, saying its use...
Judge orders reporter to turn over Schoolcraft's documents A Manhattan federal judge has ordered former Village Voice reporter Graham Rayman to turn over at least some of the documents and e-mails he used as sources for his book...
'I don't need a big pat on the back': Bystanders save family from burning car
Frank Joseph Star Jr., 72, of Staunton, formerly of Madison and Granite City, died Friday, Oct. 6, 2017, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Siteman Cancer Center, in St. Louis.
Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 9, at Irwin Chapel, 3960 Maryville Road in Granite City. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10, at the funeral home. Interment will be in Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Edwardsville.
BOSTON — Chris Harmon of Portland and Christine Hein of North Yarmouth were the top Maine finishers at Monday’s 121st Boston Marathon.
With temperatures in the 70s, Harmon, 29, completed the 26.2-mile course in two hours, 43:57.
Hein, 42, was the only Mainer in the elite women’s field that left the starting line in Hopkinton 28 minutes before the first wave departed at 10 a.m. She crossed the line on Boylston Street in 2:55:28, good for sixth among the masters field, which pays prize money to the top five finishers.
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TOKYO, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Japan’s Financial Services Agency said on Friday it had been urging Coincheck to fix vulnerabilities in its computer system before hackers stole $530 million of digital money from the cryptocurrency exchange.
The financial regulator said the system vulnerability was among the reasons that Coincheck had not yet received official approval as an exchange. (Reporting by Taiga Uranaka; Editing by Shri Navaratnam)
This is for all the people who were shopping at Publix in Coral Springs and shouting "Trump!" and "NRA!": Have all of you lost your minds? Where is your dignity? Do you somehow not fully comprehend just how serious this situation is? Really?
I commend wholeheartedly what student David Hogg is doing and what he has already done. Somebody has to take charge since the "adults" in question are not able to. We cannot forget about these kids. We must do whatever it takes to make it right. Publix will hopefully do the right thing.
I pray your family doesn't have to experience anything like the Marjory Stoneman Douglas tragedy. USA — kids first!
Pat Eland, Delray Beach
Many public-sector retirees in South Carolina could help fill vacancies desperately needed at state and municipal agencies, but a state law discourages them from doing so.
According to The State newspaper, South Carolina public agencies are having a difficult time filling jobs that are open because of a state law that punishes retirees for returning to work in state or public-sector jobs.
The law caps the income of retirees who reenter the workforce for state or local agencies at $10,000 a year. Once a state retiree hits the $10,000 income limit they can no longer collect the pension from their state retirement.
According to the South Carolina Retirement System, the Teacher and Employee Retention Incentive (TERI) ends June 30, which could result in about 6,630 retirement-aged public-sector employees leaving their state jobs.
When TERI ends, those workers could stay on the job, but most likely few will because of the state $10,000 cap.
English Premier League giants, Chelsea have signed promising French goalkeeper, Nicolas Tie.
French sports, daily L’Equipe reports that Tie has just signed the first professional contract of his very young career, and the Franco-Ivorian is now contracted to the West London club until the summer of 2021.
Tie was on the radar of the Blues since 2014 but penned a scholarship deal with the club in July 2017 after celebrating his 16th birthday.
Last season, the young shot-stopper was a non-playing substitute in the UEFA Youth League and EFL Trophy.
But he was in goal for nine matches in the U18 Premier League and conceded 13 goals.
Tie, who joined Chelsea from French Championnat National 3 club, FC Poitiers, was born in Lille.
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A 20-year-old woman has been charged after four people were stabbed on a City of Brampton bus on Tuesday night.
Peel Regional Police were called to the area of Queen Street and McVean Drive at around 9:15 p.m. after multiple people were reportedly stabbed on a city bus.
Officers located four victims in the area following the stabbing.
Three were taken to a local hospital for treatment and the fourth victim was transported to a trauma centre.
None of the victims sustained life-threatening injuries, police confirmed.
One female suspect, now identified by investigators as 20-year-old Jade Nelson, was arrested at the scene.
Nelson, who is facing four counts of attempted murder, is scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday morning.
The motive for the stabbing is not known and police say it is unclear if the victims were targeted at "random."
CORTLAND, Ohio — Ohio officials have granted a woman's request to have President Donald Trump's mysterious tweeted typo, "covfefe," on her license plate.
Brittany Scott tells The Columbus Dispatch in May she saw a Twitter post by Trump that read: "Despite the constant negative press covfefe."
The 29-year-old Cortland woman says she wrote in her application that her request stemmed from a tweet from the 45th president of the United States, and the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles approved it.
Scott says she hasn't received any complaints online or from fellow motorists.
A bureau committee examines hundreds of applications each day for vanity plates, denying profane, obscene or sexually explicit ones. It also rejects those it determines could provoke violence or advocate lawlessness.
Cortland is about 64 miles (103 kilometres ) southeast of Cleveland.
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Girl dies after shooting over video game controller
ABERDEEN, Miss. (AP) — A Mississippi girl has died after her brother allegedly shot her in the head because she wouldn't hand over the controller of a video game.
WCBI-TV reported Sunday that Monroe County Sheriff Cecil Cantrell says the girl is dead.
Cantrell told local news outlets that the 9-year-old boy shot his 13-year-old sister in the back of the head. She was rushed to Le Bonheur's Children's Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, but didn't survive.
Authorities say they don't yet know how the boy got the gun. The circumstances are still being investigated.
Two people had been critically injured after a knife attack in Flensburg, Germany
A fight broke out on the intercity train travelling north to Flensburg via Cologne and Hamburg.
During the journey a man attacked another person with a knife in carriage 10, Bild have reported.
Police were alerted at around 7pm.
When the train arrived in Flensburg at 7.06pm two police officers allegedly entered the train.
The attacker is then said to have attacked and injured a female police officer after which her colleague then shot and killed the man.
I HAD the pleasure of attending a Christmas drinks party at Stonor Park where the main house has been decorated ready for the festive season.
The Hon William Stonor’s wife Ailsa and their children Tommy, Harry and Cecily did much of the work, using natural materials found on the estate.
Our hosts were also on hand to give the invited guests a tour of some of the rooms.
We even got the chance to see the priest holes where the Jesuit St Edmund Campion hid to evade capture by the authorities after the publication of his pamphlet, Decem Rationes (Ten Reasons), which argued against the validity of the Anglican Church, in 1581.
The pamphlet was printed on a press hidden in the roof of the house. Four hundred copies were later found on the benches of St Mary’s Church in Oxford, causing a sensation — rather like, suggested Ailsa, a modern-day Twitter storm!
Puzder protesters outside Senator Marco Rubio's District Office in Doral, Florida on February 9 asking him to vote against President Donald Trump's nominee for Labor Secretary. Photo: Getty Images As you may have heard, among Donald Trump's atrocious, government-despising cabinet nominees is Carl's Jr./Hardee's CEO Andrew Puzder, a man reportedly opposed to hikes in the minimum wage, and whose company has been implicated in retaliating against workers who tried to organize for better wages.
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Ottawa police have issued a new appeal for assistance in the search for Nicole Lenz, 43, who was last seen in the Merivale and Carling area in February.
She’s described as white, standing five feet six inches tall, with a medium build, long brown hair and brown eyes.
Police believe she is no longer wearing a yellow jacket shown in handout photographs.
If you have information on her whereabouts, call Ottawa police at 613-236-1222. If you do not know her whereabouts but have information to assist the investigation, please call the Ottawa Police Service missing persons unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 2355.
Tips can also be called in toll-free to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, or through the Ottawa police mobile app.
Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma
There’s no denying that Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma make a gorgeous couple and we love seeing them “two-gether”. While a bunch of celebs posted cute photos and mushy captions for their baes, Virat decided to be slightly non-mainstream and posted a photo – WITH ANUSHKA – a day after Valentine’s Day. And it’s making us cray!
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Everyday is a valentine day if you want it to be. You make everyday seem like one for me ❤❤. @anushkasharma A post shared by Virat Kohli (@virat.kohli) on Feb 14, 2017 at 11:33pm PST
Look at them basking in the sun (and love!). This is the first time Virat has been this vocal about his relationship with Anushka and we are loving the PDA! Team #Virushka forever!
P.S – They also won our Cupid’s Bollywood couple of the year award after getting the maximum number of votes.
The PIC does not own the assets that it manages on behalf of its clients, no matter who that client is, said GEPF principal executive officer, Abel Sithole. Picture: GEPF/Supplied
Cape Town - Africa's largest asset manager, the Public Investment Corporation (PIC), does not own the assets that it manages on behalf of its clients including the Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF), Parliament heard on Tuesday.
“The PIC does not own the assets that it manages on behalf of its clients, no matter who that client is," GEPF principal executive officer, Abel Sithole, said during the public investment corporation amendment bills programme review held in Parliament.
"So if you had to look at the annual financial service of the PIC, you will not see the investments of the GEPF in the statements of the PIC, you will see the investments of the GEPF in the GEPF annual financial statements.”
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2 manufacturers plan expansions; 80 new jobs expected
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Two manufacturing companies are planning expansions in Virginia, moves the governor says will lead to 80 new jobs.
Gov. Ralph Northam announced Tuesday that Homestead Building Systems Inc. is planning a $2.45 million expansion of its production operation in Orange County. The manufacturer of custom-engineered lumber products says the expansion will create 60 new jobs.
Also Tuesday, the governor said Provides US Inc., a manufacturer of heat exchangers, will invest nearly $900,000 to expand its operation in Augusta County. The company expects the project will create 20 new jobs.
Jobs and planned expansions announced by economic development officials don't always come to fruition.
There are a ton of viral stories out there of loving parents making creative gifts for their children, but they usually don't involve food...
Like many parents, this Japanese father makes lunch for his daughter daily. But these aren't your ordinary bag lunches....
Takafumi Ozeki started by making bento lunches based on his daughter's favorite animals or TV characters. But once he saw his daughter's adorable drawings he couldn't resist adapting them to meals.
Both the drawings and amazingly detailed lunches are just too cute. There's a whole bunch of them you can check out here, but we've added some of our favorites below:
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A man convicted of murdering a woman in a Times Square budget hotel has been sentenced to 25 years to life in prison, nearly a decade after the killing.
Clarence Dean was sentenced Monday.
Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr. says Dean “committed a merciless and brutal act of violence against a vulnerable woman.”
Dean’s lawyer didn’t immediately return a call Monday for comment. He has said Dean plans to appeal.
Prosecutors said Dean killed Kristine Yitref in a rage in August 2007.
He was a convicted sex offender. She was a onetime design student who had become a drug-addicted prostitute.
Dean admitted choking Yitref, but denied killing her. He said he blacked out while defending himself from her and her pimp.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - EURO KAPITAL YO:
* SENAY AKTURK WILL NOT PERFORM GENERAL MANAGER DUTIES ANYMORE‍​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
The FBI burnished its reputation by gunning down Depression-era gangster John Dillinger and bringing to justice the kidnapper of Charles Lindbergh's baby. However, a more challenging but long forgotten investigation a decade earlier gave the fledgling agency its first major success.
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Blake Goldring just has to look out the window to see the future of AGF Management Ltd.
The chief executive’s office in a downtown tower overlooks Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, an infrastructure project AGF acquired two years ago as part of a strategy to diversify from roots in mutual funds. Pointing out a plane taking off from a busy runway, Mr. Goldring joked: “I like to keep a close eye on our assets,” as he detailed new ventures and the improving fortunes of its fund business just ahead of a celebration Tuesday of AGF’s 60th anniversary.
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Weather forecast update at 4:30pm:
Clouds will continue to push in Wednesday night in advance of a weather system that will move inland Thursday.
Expect an increasing risk of showers on Thursday when the low approaches the BC coast.
On Friday we will see partial clearing with a slight chance of showers in the afternoon.
An upper ridge gradually building over the region starting Saturday will bring the return of sunshine and warm conditions this weekend.
Thursday’s daytime high range: 16 to 23C
We will have the rest of your weather details coming up at 5pm, 6:30pm and 11pm – Hope you can join us!
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An American journalist captured what he called “a glorious glimpse of our dystopian future” while riding the subway in Beijing.
It’s an ad for “sports haze mask.”
Beijing's subway ads offer a glorious glimpse of our dystopian future. pic.twitter.com/amM5NZx8fU — David Ramli (@Davidramli) January 2, 2017
The website for the MOPS portable air purifier states, “With me, rest assured that breathing without fear of haze, enjoy a healthy life every day!”
It’s available in obsidian black, snow blue and space ash. It’s about $40.
Beijing has been experiencing extreme smog, which some are calling an “airpocalypse.”
Dozens of students at the University of Virginia are continuing their discussion on how to prevent gun violence.
On Monday, March 19, speakers at a gun sense forum delved into the topics of race and gender. Attendees also reflected on past events, and focused on informing themselves on current legislation and policy.
The event was sponsored by the Power, Violence and Inequality Collective, the College of Arts and Sciences, and the School of Nursing.
The University of Virginia’s student council is also organizing transportation to the March for Our Lives demonstration that’s being held in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, March 24.
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — The application deadline for healthcare under the Affordable Care Act is coming up this week.
Applicants have until Friday, Dec. 15 to apply online at healthcare.gov.
After this date, you can enroll or change plans only if you qualify for a Special Enrollment Period.
You may qualify for Special Enrollment due to a life event like losing other coverage, getting married, or having a baby. Visit here for details.
Coverage for plans sold during Open Enrollment begins January 1, 2018, if your premium is paid.
Despite the subscriber gains from exits of smaller operators and consolidation in the sector, listed telecom operators Bharti Airtel and Idea Cellular are expected to report losses to the tune of over Rs 20 billion for the June quarter. While Bharti Airtel will gain on the revenues front due to the consolidation of Telenor, it is expected to report a loss of over Rs 5 billion for the June quarter.
That would be the first operational loss for the company in many quarters; the company had made a consolidated profit of Rs 3.67 billion in the year-ago quarter. For Idea Cellular, the ...
Two drivers died in a head-on crash late Monday afternoon on Highway 377 in far western Hood County, according to the Texas Highway Patrol.
Carylane B. Bogan, 59, of DeCordova, and Robert Earl Buttrey Jr., 36, of Stephenville, were pronounced dead at the scene by Justice of the Peace Danny Tuggle.
There were no other passengers in the collision west of Tolar near Campbell Road.
Dub Gillum of the highway patrol said troopers were investigating the cause of the “horrific” crash. A third vehicle may have been involved, Gillum said.
Highway 377 traffic is closed, and traffic is being rerouted to Campbell Road. Gillum said 377 is expected to reopen about 10 p.m. Monday.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Nex Group Plc:
* ‍SPOT FX VOLUMES FOR JAN 2018 UP 13 PERCENT AT $104.9 BILLION Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom: +91 80 6749 1136)
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ST. LOUIS (AP) – A St. Louis man is facing charges for allegedly shooting at city police officers.
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that 60-year-old Gregory Shegog was charged Thursday with four counts of first-degree assault, four counts of armed criminal action and one count of unlawful gun possession. He is jailed on $200,000 cash-only bond and does not yet have an attorney.
Police were called to a south St. Louis home Wednesday night. Two officers say they told Shegog to drop a gun, but he shot at them and missed. One of the officers returned fire but also missed.
Police say Shegog ran to a home and returned, pointing his gun at two other officers. The gun misfired and Shegog went inside, prompting a standoff that ended peacefully when he was arrested.
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London, 4 July 2018 (MIA) - Eight-time champion Roger Federer extended his Wimbledon winning streak to 26 successive sets with a routine victory over Lukas Lacko in the second round, the BBC reports.
The Swiss, who is favourite to claim another title, won 6-4 6-4 6-1 against world number 73 Lacko.
Federer, 36, did not face a single break point and hit 48 winners.
The top seed will play big-serving 39-year-old Ivo Karlovic or Jan Lennard Struff in the third round.
Martina Navratilova is the only player to win nine singles titles.
"I played very well. I felt good out there and had less nerves than in the first round," said Federer, who beat Dusan Lajovic in straight sets on Monday. lk/18:22
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Toronto’s transit commission says a large number of its streetcars will have to be returned to their manufacturer for repairs.
TTC spokesman Brad Ross says 67 of 89 streetcars produced by Bombardier will be sent back to the company because of “inferior frame welds.”
He says the defective streetcars pose no threat to safety, and will be returned to Bombardier three or four at a time.
He says all the vehicles will be back in working order by 2022.
Ross says Bombardier notified the TTC in fall 2017 that the streetcars would have to be repaired.
He says the transit commission asked Bombardier to develop a program to permanently fix the cars with minimal impact on TTC service.
Short term goals are people who just have a big car and money
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ANKARA, July 4 (Reuters) - Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan won 52.59 percent of votes in the June 24 presidential elections, broadcaster CNN Turk said, citing official results from Turkey's High Electoral Board.
The main opposition's candidate Muharrem Ince won 30.64 percent, while the jailed candidate of the pro-Kurdish opposition, Selahattin Demirtas, won 8.40 percent of votes, CNN Turk said.
In the parliamentary election, Erdogan's ruling AK Party won 295 seats in the 600-seat assembly, according to CNN Turk, while its nationalist MHP ally won 49 seats. (Reporting by Tuvan Gumrukcu and Ece Toksabay Editing by Dominic Evans)
Because of her colorful, anti-establishment on-court wardrobe, most tennis fans know Bethanie Mattek-Sands by name. Now, the 30-year-old Mattek-Sands, playing in her 13th U.S. Open, is one match away from...
March 31 Varengold Bank Ag
* Interest income earned by bank rose from 1.326 million euros ($1.42 million) in 2015 to 4.474 million euros in 2016
* FY net income from trading portfolio fell from 11.117 million euros to 5.685 million euros
* Preliminary net loss for year of 1.486 million euros (previous year: loss 13.218 million euros)
* Is viewing 2017 fiscal year with confidence Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9368 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
FAKE NEWS: “On ‘Meet the Press’ today, Chuck Todd — interviewing the NYT executive editor Dean Baquet — showed a disturbing inability to do his job, to be a professional journalist. I don’t see what’s so hard about understanding professionalism. You’re a journalist, you cover the people in the news, and you don’t let the subjects of the news shake you up by telling you you’re doing it wrong. As long as you are following principles of professionalism — maybe you aren’t and that’s your problem — you should be able to stand your ground firmly. Yet somehow, Donald Trump’s criticism of journalists is dogging him.”
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Paralympic gold medalist Rico Roman started playing sled hockey in 2008. Now he has his sights set on a second gold medal at the Paralympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018. In this episode of My Focus presented by Milk Life, Roman talks about his training with his team on and off the ice.
An unplanned outage left more than 2,400 residents without power in parts of Lakeside Wednesday.
San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) said a power outage struck just before 1 p.m., impacting 2,427 customers in parts of communities like Lakeside, Winter Gardens, Bostonia, Lakeview, and Glenview.
SDG&E crews said the outage stemmed from the company’s electrical equipment. Crews are making repairs and expect to have power fully restored to those who are impacted by 7 p.m.
As of 2:30 p.m., only about 160 customers remained without power.
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On loan Chelsea keeper Jamal Blackman has extended his stay at Wycombe Wanderers until the end of the season.
The 23-year-old has kept 11 clean sheets in 25 games for the League Two high fliers since joining in August, initially until January.
"Jamal has been first class for us and he has real quality which is well above League Two level," Wanderers boss Gareth Ainsworth told the club's website.
Chelsea youngster on which Blues legend has most inspired him
"He's made some saves which are out of this world to help us pick up some valuable points."
Blackman missed Friday's 1-0 win at Cheltenham Town due to injury, Scott Brown taking his place between the sticks after returning from his own loan spell with Eastleigh.
Wanderers are back in action tomorrow when they host Newport County.
Chelsea youngster 'will play in the Premier League one day, says Wycombe Wanderers boss
Kendall shared this sweet photo of her new pet — a horse which she named Dragon — on her Instagram on Friday.
The reality star recently shared her heartbreak over losing her dog, Gabana, so hopefully her new pet will help her deal with the tragic loss.
Kylie Jenner and Khloe Kardashian, are both expecting their first babies and Kim Kardashian recently welcomed her third child via surrogate. So is Kendall next? As OK! readers know, the 22-year-old's sisters,and, are both expecting their first babies andrecently welcomed her third child via surrogate. So is Kendall next?
Rumors started to circle that she was also pregnant when the reality star posted a photo on her Instagram sporting what looked like a baby bump.
But the model quickly shut down the rumors , responding on her Twitter, simply saying "i just like bagels ok!!!” LOL!
Blake Griffin, and has been The Keeping Up With The Kardashians star is currently dating basketball player, and has been spotted cheering him on court side during his games.
Manson Community Council Seeking Input On Manson Growers Storage Buildings
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The Manson Community Council is an informally elected community advisory board that reports directly to Chelan County Commissioners.
Kim Ustanik, recently elected to the board, and appointed chairman, says Chelan County is requesting comment from the advisory board and residents regarding a proposal from Manson Growers…
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Again, to get a hold of Kim Ustanik, email her at kim@mvlresort.com.
And, the deadline to submit comments is next Monday, February 5th.
TooeleSenior CenterThe senior center is for the enjoyment of all seniors 55 and older.
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Sandoval is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Rays, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
With the Red Sox finishing off their series with the Rays with the traditional 11:05 a.m. ET game on Patriots Day, Sandoval will be given a breather. Marco Hernandez will fill in for Sandoval at third base.
New moms and dads often fail their first test of parenthood: Installing the infant car seat.
Studies show parents make mistakes with three out of four car seats.
Britax's Sarah Tilton says most stores will allow you to make sure an infant seat fits properly in your vehicle before you buy.
Once in, the seat's base should not budge more than one inch in any direction.
The American Academy of Pediatrics says babies should remain rear-facing until at least age 2.
"In a rear-facing car seat, a frontal impact, or our most common type of crash, that rear-facing car seat will cradle the child's head, neck and spinal cord," Tilton says.
Also, be aware of what's around your baby.
A mirror installed to see a rear-facing infant could become detached in an accident and fly around dangerously.
You should also register your car seat with the manufacturer. That way the company can notify you of any recalls.
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Close on 11, 500 people attended Wednesday's Dubai Duty Free Irish Open Championship Pro-Am day at Ballyliffin Golf Club.
This week's competitors mixed with 'A' list celebrities and the not so famous as the course opened its gates to the public for the first day this week.
In the Championship Village there is plenty to keep all ages amused, away from the Fairways and Greens.
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A 13-year-old girl has died in Mississippi after being shot from behind by her 9-year-old brother because she wouldn’t give up a video game controller when he wanted it.
It is not clear how the boy got the .25 calibre handgun he shot her with.
The shot was fired at the back of her head and the bullet went through her brain. The girl was rushed to Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in Memphis but doctors were unable to save her.
The children’s mother was feeding other children lunch in another room when the incident happened.
Monroe County Sheriff, Cecil Cantrell, told a local newspaper, “This is new ground for us, we’ve never dealt with a kid shooting a kid at age nine.
“I assume he’s seen this on video games or TV. I don’t know if he knew exactly what this would do. “I can’t answer that. I do know its a tragedy.”
Wires71 wrote: I am very pleased I did not post that video link.
If our next half back has even half that amount of talent he’ll be an improvement on what we haveIncidentally, whatever happened to that hotel-corridor-defacating NRL player? I can’t remember who it was but if they’re still banned in the NRL they might be available to us! Let’s get ‘em signed!Let’s just not put them up temporarily at the Woolston Premier Inn. Maybe that Britannia at Daresbury that houses illegal immigrants.
Thomas Middelhoff, the German executive who propelled Bertelsmann into the largest book publisher in the world, was sentenced to three years in prison by a German court on Friday for...
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Brian Hnatuk from Trumbull is pitching this season for Eastern Connecticut State University.
The Warriors are currently 12-9.
Head coach Matt LaBranche said of Hnatuk, who has appeared in eight games, starting three, “He’s a guy that’s a wild card and has as good of stuff as anyone on the team. We returned most of our starters from last year.”
A team strength this year lies in the fact that no less than eight everyday players are left-handed hitters, three of whom are returning starters.
In 2016, the Warriors (23-19 overall) earned their second Little East Conference Championship in three years.
The Little East tournament is scheduled for May 10-13. NCAA tournament play begins with eight regional tournaments May 17-21, followed by the national tournament in Grand Chute, WI, on Memorial Day weekend.
Lawmaker alarmed over plans to relocate psychiatric patients
CRANSTON, R.I. (AP) — A state lawmaker says he's alarmed over plans to relocate psychiatric patients to Rhode Island's juvenile detention center.
Robert Lancia, a Cranston Republican, said Monday the facility was designed for young men awaiting trial, not mental health patients at risk of harming themselves or others.
The state is renovating the Roosevelt Benton Center at the Rhode Island Training School in Cranston to house psychiatric patients from Eleanor Slater Hospital.
Youth were consolidated into another building to enhance security. A disturbance in July left two children and six staff members injured.
Construction is expected to be complete in June. Lancia says he's concerned about safety.
Rebecca Boss, director of the Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals, told WPRI-TV the $7 million renovation will make the center a secure hospital.
The North Augusta Chamber of Commerce is holding a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Elite Bar & Grill on Friday, Oct 6th at 5pm. They are a locally owned sports bar.
The public is invited to join in the celebration. Festivities will begin at 5:00 PM with a ribbon cutting ceremony, followed by a Parking Lot Party.
Elite Bar & Grill is located at 401 W Martintown Rd, Suite 157 in North Augusta. There will be a door prize given away every 30 minutes. The first 20 people will receive a $5 gift card! Guests are asked to dress in their favorite collegiate team gear and ready to network in a casual setting.
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Tune in every Monday and Friday at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. for the inside scoop on the Illini from Herald & Review legend Mark Tupper and WAND sports director Gordon Voit!
On this Friday edition:
+ Can Illinois (2-2, 0-1) pull off the upset on the road at Iowa (3-2, 0-2)?
+ How Iowa represents the opposite of Illinois in recent years
+ Mark gives one weakness for Illinois' defense to exploit against the Hawkeye offense
+ Mark's score prediction
Then tune back in Monday at 6 and 10 p.m. as Mark shares his insight on Saturday's game, plus emerging storylines from the Monday afternoon Lovie Smith press conference!
Henbury Post Office will close next week for one month of refurbishment.
The Post Office, based inside The Co-op, will be temporary closed from 25 April - 25 May inclusive, due to an extensive refurbishment of the retail side of the premises at 141-145 Station Road, Henbury, Bristol, BS10 7LZ.
Alternative branches include:
Brentry Post Office, McColls Retail Group, 155 Crow Lane, Henbury, BS10 7DR
Westbury On Trym Post Office, High Street, Westbury On Trym, BS9 3EE
With over 11,600 branches, the Post Office network is the biggest retail network in the UK, with more branches than all the banks and building societies combined.
Some 97 per cent of Post Office branches are run with retail partners on an agency or franchise basis and 99.7 per cent of the population lives within three miles of a Post Office.
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Kuwait will hold the second Investment Forum Tuesday on key investment opportunities in the country, the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) said Sunday.
The two-day forum will tackle investment in the country from a futuristic perspective, commercial facilities, available business opportunities, funding and sustainable development, KUNA said.
According to a joint statement released by Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority (KDIPA) and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Sunday, the conferees will address progress and predictions within framework of Kuwait Vision 2035 since its launch in January 2017.
In February 2010, with an aim to change the country’s long-existed oil-reliant economic structure, the Kuwaiti government unveiled “Kuwait 2035,” a national development strategy, hoping to build the country into a trade and financial hub.
The first forum was held in March 2017, shedding light on Kuwait’s steps toward sustainable development and innovation.—APP
The Hawks rode strong defensive efforts and the big-play ability of their offense to dethrone the Mustangs 41-21 at AT&T Stadium on Friday afternoon.
(KTVI) – The St. Louis Fire Department and paramedic trainer Shawn Daniels are apologizing for false statements made by Daniels.
In January, the department posted a Facebook message stating Daniels was one of many first responders who ran to help victims after the Boston Marathon bombing in April of 2013.
But many in the northeast disputed that claim, and Tuesday the St. Louis Fire Department revealed Daniels made false statements to the department about his involvement at the Boston bombing site.
He was never there.
Daniels apologized for providing the false statements, and the department apologized for offending others in the first responder community.
Higher bond yields likely buoyed the currency higher as well. USD/JPY edged up from a low of 113.23 to a high of 113.58, EUR/USD is down to 1.1775, GBP/USD continued to slide to a low of 1.3344, and USD/CHF fell to a low of .9898 Sterling was still down in …
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A DWI suspect led Causeway police officers on a chase after exiting the bridge in Mandeville on Wednesday night and was apprehended several miles away in the Covington area , authorities said. The motorist, whose name was not immediately available, failed a field sobriety test "in a big way" and was taken to jail, Causeway General Manager Carlton Dufrechou said.
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Who should have seen red? Who got away with penalty-worthy infractions? Was that goalscorer offside or not?
MLSsoccer.com's Simon Borg brings you the most controversial and talked-about plays from Week 7. Do you agree with his takes -- or did he miss a moment you thought deserved another look?
Let us know your thoughts in the comment section below and check back every Monday for the latest edition of the show.
A baby girl in Florida died Wednesday after the family's pit bull attacked her while she was playing in a bouncy chair, police said.
The 8-month-old was at home with her grandmother, who was bringing the dog back in from a walk around 11:30 a.m., when he broke free and bounded straight toward the little girl, Miramar Police Officer Yessenia Diaz told BuzzFeed News.
"The grandma was holding the dog after coming back inside and he overpowered her and went directly into the room where the child was bouncing and attacked her," Diaz said, calling the incident a "traumatizing tragedy not only for the family, but for the officers on scene, as well."
The baby's injuries, Diaz said, were "severe" and first responders declared her dead at the scene. Her parents were at work at the time of the attack, she added, and the identity of the family was not immediately released.
Kim Wille is the creator and founder of Growing Empowerment. They are building self-wicking beds around the Lift-Up in Parachute. Over 100 pallets have already been cut and are ready to go.
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Nearly 40,000 U.S. veterans are homeless, and within that group, the number of homeless female veterans is growing fastest. In many cases they are women with children. We talk with Veterans Affairs social workers Christopher Buser and Jackie Adams to learn how the VA is attacking the homeless vet problem in Maryland. First Major Jaspen Boothe, founder of Final Salute, Inc., and The Miss Veteran America competition, tells us why she’s dedicated to raising awareness about women vets who are homeless … and filling the gap of support available to them.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Mercer University is using this week to spread awareness for sexual assault.
The National Sexual Violence Resource Ccenter says one in five women, and one in sixteen men are sexually assaulted while in college. Mercer’s Sexual Assault Hazing and Alcohol Prevention Education group, known as “Shape” worked on The Clothesline Project today. Students decorated t-shirts with awareness messages which will be displayed throughout campus.
Shape member, Avery Lewis, said they do it “to let people know that they’re not alone. That there’s always someone they can talk to and turn to if they need to.”
Shape’s hosting other events throughout the week. On Friday, they’ll walk to Washington Park to join the Macon community in support of sexual assault survivors. You can check out the list of full events on their Facebook page.
WWE Hall of Famer Pat Patterson (center) was the surprise guest for a live pro wrestling talk show -- hosted by Bruce Prichard (WWE alum Brother Love) and Conrad Thompson (left) -- during Florida Panthers Pro Wrestling Day on Saturday afternoon, March 17 at the BB&T Center in Sunrise. Prichard and Thompson co-host the award-winning, weekly podcast Something to Wrestle with Bruce Prichard. Photo By Nick Mayberry
NBCC has diversified into the road construction business and has bagged a contract to build a Rs 2,000 crore road project in Uttarakhand.
In an interview with CNBC-TV18, Anoop Kumar Mittal, Chairman at NBCC spoke about the latest happenings in his company and sector.
This is a road in Uttarakhand from Ramnagar to Kotdwara, which is a Rs 2,000 crore of project. Its length is of about 50 kilometres and first of its kind of project that we are doing, he said.
The company is also trying to take some more projects related to roads, he added.
In next financial year, 2018-2019, NBCC will see real growth and all mega projects have already started picking up, said Mittal.
Mumbai: There was immense curiosity after the release of the first poster which featured Ranveer Singh, who would be cast as the film’s female lead. Now it’s confirmed. Rohit Shetty and Karan Johar have signed Sara Ali Khan for the film, which will be directed by Rohit. Sara will be seen opposite Ranveer, who plays the role of a notorious cop, Sangram Bhalerao.
The film, which brings together the fresh pairing of Ranveer and Sara, also marks the debut collaboration between Rohit Shetty and Karan Johar.
Dharma Production had made announcement by sharing the poster on Instagram alongwith captioned,”All your speculations end here! Presenting to you the leading lady of #Simmba opposite @ranveersingh – #SaraAliKhan! Roaring to cinemas near you on 28th December, 2018.”
Reliance Entertainment presents Rohit Shetty Pictures and Dharma Productions’ Simmba, which is slated to release worldwide on December 28, 2018.
Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif blasted on Monday the US double-standards in dealing with Iran’s defensive missile program.
According to IRNA, sheer hypocrisy of whining about Iran's defensive missiles while pouring >$100Bs of arms into our region,” Zarif said in a Monday Twitter message.
Zarif went on to criticize Washington and its European allies in using Iran’s defensive missile program as a pretext to pressure regional countries to continue buying weapons from them.
“‘Customer Service’ pledge by US/E3 arms producers: Buy our weapons and our governments will provide after-sales support by pressuring your neighbor to dismantle its defenses,” he said.
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The IBEW #649 Retired Members Club will hold their monthly breakfast meeting on Thursday, February 22 at the Eagles Nest Restaurant, 117 E. Bethalto Drive in Bethalto beginning at 9:00 a.m. (Notice change of location!) Join us for a morning of food and friendship. For more information, call Marlin Wagner at 656-7593.
CLEVELAND, Ohio – For the second year, cleveland.com presents its ranking of the top 101 high school football player in Ohio.
The Big 101 will be unveiled in a four-part series, starting here with players 101 to 76. Check back throughout the week as cleveland.com counts down the state’s standouts.
A combination of on-field performance, postseason awards and college scholarship offers factored into these rankings.
By Matt Goul, cleveland.com
A Tulsa non-profit is getting grant money to help give our teachers school supplies.
"The Pencil Box" is one of five groups nationwide benefitting from the Blue Bunny Helmet of Hope program.
Each group will get $25,000 and a Blue Bunny ice cream party. Organizers from the Pencil Box say they will share the party with a Tulsa school.
"We've given out over $180,000 worth of school supplies so you know doing that year after year after year, we really need the help and support of the community and so this just part of that," said Nancy Bolzle, Executive Director of The Pencil Box.
Helmet of Hope is an extension of Nascar driver Jimmie Johnson’s foundation.
As a part of the grant winnings, Johnson will represent each non-profit on his helmet at the Kentucky Speedway in July.
Well, that just got awkward!
The Foo Fighters just admitted to NME that their experience filming with James Cordenfor Carpool Karaoke last month was not as fun as it appeared and was even "a little uncomfortable."
The popular segment for CBS' The Late Late Show with James Corden featured the rock band singing along to some of their classic tunes with the host—including "All My Life" and "Best Of You"—and making a pit stop at a local Guitar Center to rock some more. After a few hours, however, the group said that the experience lost its appeal.
When Mason Andersen took his unofficial visit to Arizona State, he didn't get to meet Jon Rahm, but he remembered seeing the former All-American hitting balls on the range and being in awe. That day, Andersen "tried to just stay out of his way."
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Super Eagles defender Leon Balogun has tasked his Nigeria team-mates to learn football’s darker arts following their painful exit from the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
The Nigerian team exited the tournament last week losing 2-1 to Argentina with Balogun playing all three games.
“It’s always important when you play internationals to be a bit dirty,” Balogun, who will join Brighton Hove Albion, told BBC Sport.
“That’s what Argentina has, definitely, and you also need to be cold-blooded – that’s probably the most important (lesson from this World Cup).
“It will be very important to keep going the way we have started.
“We have experienced players, young players, talented players – and there are even more players that are not in the team yet – and we have to keep developing them and investing in their football education.
“We just have to keep working and keep our focus on advancing year after year and then in the next four years we will have a good team – maybe an even better one.”
LaMelo Ball Chops His Famous Locks ... I've Got Waves Now!
LaMelo Ball Chops His Famous Locks, I've Got Waves Now!
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LaMelo Ball just changed his image in a big way -- losing his signature shaggy hairstyle ... and replacing it with some killer waves!
There had been rumors LaMelo axed his Odell Beckham-style hairdo after he came back from Lithuania ... but now he's confirmed the change -- posting the pics on Instagram.
Looks like 'Melo's hair inspiration could be his own brother, Lonzo ... who has a similar wavy cut of his own.
It's a bizarre move for 'Melo, considering the hair was part of his signature look -- and helped him stand out from the rest of his family.
Don't expect the new look to 'do -- 'Melo already posted on social media, "I miss my old hair."
Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesThis Friday will mark one year since Prince’s untimely death, but only now are we learning new details surrounding the music icon and the drug use that killed him, thanks to investigative records unsealed Monday.
One revelation: in April of 2016, on the day Prince’s private plane landed in Moline, IL for a medical emergency, a Minnesota doctor named Todd Schulenberg prescribed oxycodone for the singer but put the prescription in the name of Prince’s longtime friend and bodyguard, Kirk Johnson, “for Prince’s privacy.”
The documents also show the extent to which detectives went to track …read more
Clothes For Kids, which provides school wardrobes for Edmonds School District students in need, is hosting an open house from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 4. The event will be at its Lynnwood facility, located at 16725 52nd Ave. W., Ste. B.
Light snacks and beverages will be provided. Take a tour, meet board members and volunteers, and learn about the Clothes For Kids operation.
RSVPs are requested via email at jingram@clothesforkids.org.
GBI Press Release:
Ashburn, GA – On Tuesday, July 03, 2018, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) arrested Jontavious Coley, 17 years old, from Cordele, GA. He has been charged with Aggravated Assault and Felony Murder in connection to the shooting incident that occurred at Studio 2.0 in Ashburn, GA on Saturday, June 29, 2018. Coley was identified as one of the shooters that fired multiple rounds while the people were fleeing the club.
The GBI is continuing to investigate this shooting incident. If anyone has information concerning this incident, please contact the GBI Perry Office at 478-987-4545 or call the GBI TIPS Line at 1-800-597-8477 (TIPS).
We honoured our obligation on National Assembly staff salary, says SunTrust Bank
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SunTrust Bank Nigeria Limited said yesterday that it honoured salary payment obligations to National Assembly workers, contrary to a claim. Executive Director, Finance and Risk Management Usman Abdulqadir told reporters in Lagos yesterday that the …
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It's Cant's second triumph in two years. Last year, Cant was the first ever Belgian female cyclocross rider to become World Champion. In Valkenburg, Cant (27) had a tense battle with Compton.
Each of them tried to go solo, but the other one pulled back. In the final lap, it was Cant who took the upper hand on a particularly muddy and tricky course. Cant broke away and stood strong until the finish. 39-year-old Compton came second, 12 seconds behind Cant. Dutchwoman Lucinda Brand came third.
The World Championships end tomorrow afternoon with the men's race. Local rider Mathieu van der Poel is the big favourite. His main challenger should be Belgian Wout Van Aert.
Related Coverage Driver strikes woman, kills her 2 dogs in Batavia
BATAVIA, N.Y. (WIVB) – A Family Court petition has been filed against a 15-year-old who struck a woman and her two dogs while driving a car on Allen Street May 27, killing both dogs.
The juvenile will appear in Family Court sometime in July.
The vehicle, a gold Ford Taurus, had been headed east on Allen Street when it went off the roadway, over a curb and onto a sidewalk. The vehicle struck a 32-year-old woman and her two dogs. The woman was able to push her son out of the way before she was hit.
She was treated and released at a local hospital.
The vehicle also struck another vehicle before crashing into a telephone pole.
Ryan Henry Ward, also known as the Seattle muralist "henry," talks about the new mural he just completed on the back of the Dewey Griffin Subaru dealership in Bellingham, Tuesday, June 13, 2017. Ward says the new mural, at 330 feet, is the largest hand-painted mural in the state of Washington.
Cricket-Kohli unfazed by limited game time for India's middle order
June 14 India captain Virat Kohli shrugged off concerns about his team's lower-middle order ahead of their Champions Trophy semi-final with Bangladesh on Thursday and called for complete focus against their "dangerous" opponents.
Big buyer pulls out, then relents a bit, showing difficulties of competitve fruit market By Ashley Hiruko [email protected] WHATCOM — Raspberry farmers knew it was a possibility. “It’s not like we didn’t see the trend coming,” said Henry Bierlink, executive director of the Lynden-based Washington Red Raspberry Commission. “But the idea that someone would…
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - Bwx Technologies Inc:
* BWXT AWARDED CA$18.6 MILLION CONTRACT FOR NUCLEAR POWER PLANT TUBE FABRICATION
* SUNIT BWXT NUCLEAR ENERGY CANADA HAS BEEN AWARDED A CA$18.6 MILLION, FOUR-YEAR CONTRACT TO MANUFACTURE ZIRCALOY-4 SEAMLESS TUBES​
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Automotive supplier Denso says it will invest $1 billion in its Maryville, Tennessee manufacturing plant, and create more than 1,000 new jobs.
The investment is intended to make the plant the Japanese company's primary manufacturer in North American for electrification and safety systems.
The Maryville expansion comes atop a $400 million investment announced by Denso in 2015 to consolidate warehouse operations at a gain of 500 jobs.
U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander has said the small Denso plant that opened in his hometown in 1988 with about 100 workers — when he was governor — was a consolation prize of sorts after Tennessee lost out to Kentucky for a Toyota assembly plant.
Today about 3,200 people work at the Maryville facility and 1,400 others at another Denso complex in Athens, Tennessee.
Icy conditions have closed parts of the Alaska Highway and Haines Road Monday morning.
The highway is closed west of Whitehorse, from Mendenhall to Destruction Bay. As well, the Haines Road is closed from Haines Junction to the Alaska border.
The Yukon Department of Highways has also put a travel advisory on the Alaska Highway south through Teslin and Swift River, again because of slippery conditions.
There is black ice on the North Klondike Highway from Whitehorse to Deep Creek, leading to a travel advisory on that stretch of road as well.
Check 511yukon.ca for the latest road conditions.
Tech Crunch reports: “Spotify addressed one of the long-standing complaints about its service with the introduction of a new songwriter credits feature, which is initially available on the Spotify desktop app. The streaming service has had a contentious history with songwriters, who have continuously accused the company of not licensing or paying them for the use of their music.”
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YEREVAN, APRIL 14, ARMENPRESS. Crowd disorder delayed the start of Thursday's Europa League quarter-final between French club Lyon and Turkey’s Besiktas after fans invaded the pitch, France 24 reported.
Both sets of players had emerged to warm up when objects began to rain down from the stands, causing an unexpected postponement of the start of proceedings in France. It followed fighting among rival French and Turkish fans earlier in the city, according to The Sun.
Aggressive Besiktas fans threw objects and firecrackers at Lyon fans and tried to enter their stand, which forced the French club’s fans to enter the pitch for their own safety.
The fans exited the pitch only after police intervened.
The match kicked off with a 45 minute delay.
Eventually Lyon won the match 2:1.
Soy making kids gay?
Dec. 12, 2006: Columnist Jim Rutz ignited a national sensation when he wrote a 5-part opinion series, beginning with “Soy is making kids ‘gay.'”
“There’s a slow poison out there that’s severely damaging our children and threatening to tear apart our culture,” wrote Rutz.
“The dangerous food I’m speaking of is soy. Soybean products are feminizing, and they’re all over the place. You can hardly escape them anymore.
“I have nothing against an occasional soy snack. Soy is nutritious and contains lots of good things. Unfortunately, when you eat or drink a lot of soy stuff, you’re also getting substantial quantities of estrogens.”
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The cast of LA TO VEGAS explains what their character would do if the plane’s engine caught fire.
The race for the U.S. Senate seat in Texas may be closer than some thought. A new Quinnipiac Poll shows the race between Ted Cruz, right, and Beto O'Rourke, left, is in a dead heat. O'Rourke - AP / Cruz - Star-Telegram archives
I cannot over emphasize the potential gravity of development in and around the reclaimed Popua landfill. I recommended this area not be used for a landfill from its onset in the 1980's.
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Union External Affairs Minister (EAM) Sushma Swaraj met Turkmenistan's Deputy Prime Minister (PM) and Foreign Minister, Rashid Meredov, in the national capital on Monday. The two leaders also held delegation-level talks with each other.
Swaraj and Meredov also signed a protocol on the sixth Turkmenistan-India Intergovernmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific and Technological Cooperation. The Turkmenistan Minister is on a three-day-visit to India from 13-15 August 2017 on the invitation of Swaraj.
Leaders of both the countries will also discuss strategies to boost economical and technological ties.
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More than 180,000 people in Northern California were ordered to evacuate late on Sunday due to erosion of the emergency spillway in the nation's tallest dam. Several Sikh temples in the area opened their doors to people in need of places to spend the night.
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JERUSALEM (JTA) — Several earthquakes, including one measuring 4.2 on the Richter scale, jolted the Sea of Galilee in northern Israel on Wednesday morning.
Most of the earthquakes, known as a swarm, were small and unnoticeable. But at least one measured in at 4.1 at about 4:50 a.m., according to the Geophysical Institute of Israel. The earthquake was located about 4 kilometers underground.
Many people reported feeling the quake, from nearby areas such as Tiberias, and as far away as Raanana, in central Israel.
Nearly 30 temblors with a magnitude of more than 2.5 have occurred in the area since 1973, with 18 of them since 2000. A similar swarm of earthquakes occurred in 2013, according to the institute.
The Sea of Galilee is located on top of the Dead Sea Fault, also known as the Great Rift Valley, which runs from Africa to Turkey.
Asked how they would handle U.S. President Donald Trump, Conservative party leadership candidates jumped at a chance to offer their views on a prime minister they say should have put more on the table in White House meetings Monday. Most of the race's 14 candidates convened in Pointe-Claire, a Montreal suburb, for an unofficial debate Monday evening during which they attacked Trudeau almost as much as they did contender Kevin O'Leary.
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× Investigation launched after teacher allegedly forced student to stand for Pledge
LAFAYETTE, Colo. — A teacher at Angevine Middle School in Lafayette is under investigation for an allegation she assaulted a student who refused to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance, according to the Lafayette Police Department.
Officers responded to the school at 1150 West South Boulder Road around noon Thursday.
The Boulder Valley School District said physical education teacher Karen Smith was placed on paid administrative leave. The spokesperson said the district couldn’t discuss why.
Lafayette Police Commander Brian Rosipajla told FOX31 detectives are looking into what the teacher did to make the child stand. They want to find out if any assault happened when she made the male student stand for the Pledge after the student didn’t do it on his own.
This is just an investigation. Police must still conduct interviews.
Read the letter that was sent to Angevine Middle School families Thursday night.
Baku. 11 August. REPORT.AZ/ India intends to deport around 40,000 Rohingya Muslims it says are living in the country illegally.
Report informs citing the Press TV.
Indian Interior Ministry spokesman K.S. Dhatwalia said that India is in talks with Bangladesh and Myanmar about its plan to deport around 40,000 Rohingya Muslims.
"These things are being discussed at diplomatic level with both Bangladesh and Myanmar. More clarity will emerge at an appropriate time", K.S. Dhatwalia said.
New Delhi says only around 14,000 of the Rohingya living in India are registered with the UN refugee agency, making the rest illegal and liable to be sent back.
The mother of a Texas man who was fatally shot by police last year says sheriff’s deputies recently turned up at her mother’s home and tried to serve a warrant for the dead man’s arrest.
Dee Crane told The Associated Press on Wednesday that Tarrant County deputies came to the house in Arlington this month, making her family “hysterical all over again.”
Sheriff’s office spokesman David McClelland hasn’t responded to messages seeking comment.
Twenty-three-year-old Tavis Crane was killed in February 2017. Authorities say he ran over an Arlington police officer while attempting to flee a traffic stop.
Officer Craig Roper entered Crane’s car and fatally shot him. Crane’s two-year-old daughter and two friends were also in the car. They were not hurt.
A grand jury took no action against Roper.
Merck CEO Kenneth Frazier announced Monday that he's resigning from the president's American Manufacturing Council amid criticism of Donald Trump's remarks about last weekend's protests in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Frazier said in statement that as a "matter of personal conscience, I feel a responsibility to take a stand against intolerance and extremism."
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BRECKENRIDGE, Colo. (AP) -- A moose on the loose caught several skiers and snowboarders by surprise as it galloped headlong down a run at Breckenridge Ski Resort in Colorado.
Cheri Luther was snowboarding Friday when she saw the moose approaching, and she shot video of the large animal coming within feet of her.
Luther, who kept snowboarding, is heard saying, "Oh, my God, I don't know where to go" before screaming as the moose runs by her.
Resort officials say no one was hurt, and the encounter is a good reminder that skiers and snowboarders share the mountain with wildlife.
In late December, a rare lynx strolled nonchalantly across the Purgatory resort in southwestern Colorado, walking through a crowd of skiers and snowboarders who stopped to take videos.
Vice, the youth-focused a Zmedia and content company, is in talks with private equity firms including the former owner of Formula One motor racing about an investment valuing it at close to $5. Sky News has learnt that Vice is in discussions with "a handful" of prospective financial backers about raising approximately $500m to plough into its international expansion and a move into scripted programming.
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The Morrow County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the circumstances surrounding a woman’s death in Franklin Township.
Deputies with the department were dispatched to an abandoned barn in the township on Saturday evening.
The sheriff’s office said foul play is not suspected at this time and had not yet identified the woman.
However, the office said the woman is white, may wear glasses. She was found wearing black rubber boots, a pea coat, a scarf, mittens and a stocking cap.
The body will be transported to the Franklin County morgue for an autopsy.
The sheriff’s office asked anyone with information about any missing persons in the area to call 419-946-6991.
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With last week's release of Rise of the Tomb Raider on Linux ported by Feral Interactive, when it came to Radeon GPU support for this Vulkan-only Linux game port the Mesa RADV driver was supported while the official AMDVLK driver would lead to GPU hangs . That's now been fixed.With the latest AMDVLK/XGL source code as of today, the GPU hang issue for Rise of the Tomb Raider should now be resolved.It's fixed by adding an application/game-specific workaround to the driver. It's checking for Rise of the Tomb Raider and then enabling the on-chip geometry shader support (-disable-gs-onchip=0) for its LLVM Pipeline Compiler.The workaround can be found here . At least with no more hangs expected, I'll work on delivering some RADV vs. AMDVLK benchmarks for this latest high profile Linux game port.
If you're looking for your next pop star, she's down under!
16-year-old Bella Paige blew the judges away on The Voice Australia when she came to perform her rendition of Kesha's emotional hit, "Praying."
Her version had everything -- Kesha's high notes, her low growl and all the emotional depth from such a harrowing situation.
Even Joe Jonas couldn't believe her vocal range!
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Haiti National Day
Washington, DC - Secretary of State John Kerry: "On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I congratulate Haiti and its citizens on this day of national celebration as Haiti marks the 213th anniversary of its independence.
"Nearly one million people in the United States are of Haitian ancestry. Our shared pride in that heritage resulted this year in the designation of Little Haiti as an official neighborhood of Miami, Florida. The vibrancy of Little Haiti is a symbol of the community’s advocacy for historic preservation and a testament to its incorporation into the fabric of U.S. culture and society.
"As Haiti rebuilds from the impact of Hurricane Matthew in the country’s southwest, the United States reaffirms its unwavering friendship for the people of Haiti. We view 2017 as an opportunity to continue to work together in support of the full renewal of Haiti’s democratic institutions and the seating of a new president elected by the Haitian people."
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Mealey's Labor & Employment - Swift Transportation Workers' Wage Class Suit Is Sent Back To State Court
RIVERSIDE, Calif. - A California federal judge on Dec. 7 granted a motion to remand a wage-and-hour class complaint by yard hostlers, finding that the federal court does not have subject matter jurisdiction over the claims because the amount in controversy, minus an estimate on the damages statement for an unpleaded claim, is below $5 million (Grant Frisch v. Swift Transportation Co. of Arizona, LLC, No. 17-2226, C.D. Calif., 2017 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 202705).
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RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — The Palestinian president has called the U.S. ambassador to Israel a "son of a dog," in an angry rant against the Trump administration.
In a speech Monday, President Mahmoud Abbas pre-emptively rejected an expected White House peace proposal.
He criticized the U.S. recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital, the American plan to move its embassy to the city and the cutting off of hundreds of millions of dollars in aid to the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees.
He also condemned Ambassador David Friedman's close ties with the West Bank settler movement, describing him as a "son of a dog."
"Some say wait for their plan," Abbas said. "What shall we wait for? No, we will not wait, and we will not allow that."
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A quick service restaurant (QSR) originated in the US in the 1920s and serves swiftly prepared fast food that includes both sweet and savory dishes. The global QSR market is suppose to grow at a CAGR of around 6% during the forecast period. The increased demand for convenient or on-the-go products is the driving factor for the growth of this market. APAC is predicted to be the fastest-growing market during the forecast period.
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A joint-investigation into the mysterious booms rattling the communities of Bucks and Lehigh Counties reveals the cause to be explosions, according to police.
This week the drama has rocketed to intense levels as Finn Barton (played by Joe Gill) was mistakenly shot by his psychotic mother Emma (Gillian Kearney).
Following a tense earlier scene between her and Moira Dingle (Natalie J. Robb), which saw the farmer discover she was going into labour and that Emma had killed her husband James (Bill Ward), Emma decided to kidnap her rival’s newborn baby and go into hiding.
But with the “ghost” of her husband’s conscience ever present and the discovery that she had killed her beloved boy, Emma finally decided to release Moira’s baby and commit suicide.
As she stood on the bridge where she'd pushed James, Emma struggled to commit to her horrific fate when a hallucination of her dead son suddenly appeared.
Dozens of local and national journalists in late July packed into the bunkerlike room in the city's Office of Emergency Management on Spring Garden Street, hurling questions at six Philadelphia officials about the impending Democratic National Convention. The performance, in retrospect, was quintessential Ross: measured, self-assured, and steeled by nearly three decades in the Philadelphia Police Department.
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A female cyclist suffered major injuries in a solo bicycle collision near Emerald Bay Tuesday.
The female rider, who was not identified, was transported to Renown Health via Calstar, according to a tweet from California Highway Patrol South Lake Tahoe.
The collision occurred at Vikingsholm, a popular destination in Emerald Bay. Photos show a Calstar helicopter landing on California Route 89 near the parking lot above Vikingsholm.
No other information was provided.
The Tribune will update this story as more details become available.
Theodore found the net in the second period of Game 2, but it wasn't enough to boost his team, which lost 3-2 to the Capitals on Wednesday.
Theodore has averaged a point every two games during the playoffs, not a bad number for a defenseman. However, there is reason to pause for using him in Game 3: he has yet to score in three consecutive games during the 2018 playoffs.
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0:49 White House is 'keeping a close eye' on crisis at California's Oroville dam
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1:42 Water gushes at California's Lake Oroville dam
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UNO began their defense of the Southland Men's Basketball Tournament Championship, Wednesday, with an 83-76 win over last year's runners-up, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi.
Mark Slessinger's team led by 14 at the half before the Islanders cut the lead in half down the stretch of the game. While A&M-CC got a game-high 29 points from Joseph Kilgore, UNO was led by a three-headed attack of Damion Rosser, Ezekiel Charles and Scott Plaisance, who each had double digits in scoring.
The Privateers will be back in action Thursday at 5 PM, as they take on 4th-seeded Sam Houston State, a team they lost a 57-54 contest to in late February.
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The junior is listed as a three-star recruit and the No. 30 pro-style quarterback in the nation for the Class of 2019.
Mount Si quarterback Calen Millen, son of former Washington and NFL QB Hugh Millen, announced via Twitter Monday that he has committed to Northwestern University in the Big Ten.
The 6-foot-3, 190-pound junior threw for 2,447 yards, 32 touchdowns and just four interceptions this season, earning All-Kingco 4A honors.
“Football is everything to me,” Cale told The Seattle Times in September. “I love how it’s a team game. Everyone has to do their job on every play in order for it to work. I also love the friendships you make. You face adversity and it makes you closer as a team.”
The recruiting site 247sports.com lists Millen as a three-star recruit and the No. 7 overall recruit in the state for the Class of 2019 and the No. 30 pro-style quarterback in the nation.
Millen can’t sign a letter of intent with the Wildcats until after his senior season.
Idaho man indicted in death of Twin Falls baby
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (AP) — An Idaho grand jury has indicted a Jerome man in the death of his girlfriend's baby last year.
The Times-News reports 33-year-old Joshua Molina was indicted last week on charges of first-degree murder and four counts of injury to a child.
The 20-month-old Twin Falls girl died at a Boise hospital in October. According to court documents, a doctor had told police that he believed the child's head injuries were caused by non-accidental blunt force trauma.
Amanda Dunlap was arrested shortly after her daughter's death and charged with first-degree murder and multiple counts of injury to a child.
According to court documents, Dunlap had told police that Molina wouldn't let her take her daughter to see a doctor after she had a seizure.
Molina is being jailed without bond.
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I almost missed this tweet from pop icon boy George, set to play in Israel on November 7th.
Given the abuse we get for playing in Israel and losing a member who refused to play. I think our trip is super relevant! I have my outfits! https://t.co/upcW68DmgX — Boy George (@BoyGeorge) September 24, 2017
No word on which band member refused to play – I guess we will find out soon enough – but kudos to George for his support in the face of the abuse. And his enthusiasm to play.
My harem pants for Tel Aviv @batshuaj pic.twitter.com/381XgtblMa — Boy George (@BoyGeorge) September 24, 2017
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Magic Micro Co Ltd :
* Says it lowered conversion price of 1st series convertible bonds to 900 won/share from 948 won/share, effective Aug. 14
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Mealey's IP/Tech - Patent Board Denies Roxane Request For Inter Partes Review
ALEXANDRIA, Va. - A Novartis AG patent covering a tumor treatment will not be the subject of an upcoming inter partes review (IPR), the Patent Trial and Appeal Board announced Feb. 13 (Roxane Laboratories Inc. v. Novartis AG, No. IPR2016-01461, PTAB).
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Ashford Hospitality Prime Inc:
* ASHFORD HOSPITALITY PRIME SAYS BOARD GRANTED A REPURCHASE AUTHORIZATION TO ACQUIRE SHARES OF COMMON STOCK OF UP TO $50 MILLION- SEC FILING
* ASHFORD HOSPITALITY PRIME INC - BOARD'S AUTHORIZATION REPLACED ANY PREVIOUS REPURCHASE AUTHORIZATIONS. Source text: (bit.ly/2AvL6Ni) Further company coverage:
Feb 2 (OPTA) - Results and fixtures for the Eredivisie on Friday (start times are CET) Vitesse (2) 2 Groningen (0) 0 Saturday, February 3 fixtures (CET/GMT) Heerenveen v Twente (1830/1730) PSV v PEC Zwolle (1945/1845) Heracles v ADO Den Haag (2045/1945) Sunday, February 4 fixtures (CET/GMT) Excelsior v Utrecht (1230/1130) AZ v Roda JC (1430/1330) Sparta Rotterdam v Willem II (1430/1330) VVV v Feyenoord (1430/1330) Ajax v NAC Breda (1645/1545) Tuesday, February 6 fixtures (CET/GMT) PEC Zwolle v Heerenveen (2045/1945) Wednesday, February 7 fixtures (CET/GMT) Twente v AZ (1830/1730) Utrecht v Sparta Rotterdam (1830/1730) PSV v Excelsior (1830/1730) Willem II v VVV (2045/1945) NAC Breda v Heracles (2045/1945) Roda JC v Ajax (2045/1945)
Harrison collected 16 points (5-6 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four assists, two steals and one rebound in 30 minutes during Monday's 107-82 loss to Miami.
Harrison started at point guard, finishing with a season-high 16 points on only six shots. He has clearly usurped Mario Chalmers as the fill-in point guard, having played at least 26 minutes per game in each of his last four starts. The scoring was something that we will not see often, but he has averaged 1.8 steals over his last four outings. He should continue to see solid minutes until Mike Conley (Achilles) returns, but is still not worth owning in most leagues.
Italy to continue privatisations, strategy will not change- Econ Min
ROME, Feb 15 Italy will press ahead with plans to privatise state-controlled companies but the government will maintain a guiding role in their objective, Economy Minister Pier Carlo Padoan said on Wednesday.
Yesterday, American Girl announced it would be releasing six new characters in 2017, one of which will be the first ever boy doll.
His name is Logan Everett and he sports perfect boy-band brown hair, a hipster T-shirt and dark-wash jeans:
For the first time in its 30+ year history, @American_Girl will release an American Boy doll. Meet Logan Everett. https://t.co/6MCWxeZYmN pic.twitter.com/bZaJvv6MH0 — Ξvan Ross Katz (@evanrosskatz) February 14, 2017
It comes as no surprise that Logan plays drums in his friend (another newcomer) Tenney Grant’s band.
Both dolls will be available starting 2/16 on American Girl’s website.
According to nytimes.com, Logan Everett is the latest push by Mattel to create more contemporary figures and stories for American Girl, and to further diversify the line of the dolls in hopes of improving sales.
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) – A bridge for pedestrians and bicycles has been endorsed for construction over a South Carolina river.
Local media reported a Charleston County Council committee endorsed a plan Tuesday for an $18 million bridge over the Ashley River.
The panel recommended $3 million in matching funds for the city of Charleston’s application for federal funding for the bridge.
The committee said the county would provide the money only if the city obtains a federal grant for the bridge.
The full county council will consider the proposal next week, as will Charleston City Council.
Bike riders and others have long sought a way across the Ashley River. The Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge over the Cooper River includes a 10-foot-wide bike and pedestrian lane.
Transcript for A timeline of the shooting at a Virginia baseball field
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Two crashes caused traffic delays on Interstate 65 near Prattville Saturday night.
According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, one of the crashes involved a motorcycle, and there were injuries.
No other details were released.
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Willis Barnstone is far from first to recognize the poetry in the Bible—William Blake and Walt Whitman are only two great English-language poets who read past the prose and saw the powerfully condensed imagery of poetry. A poet himself as well as a scholar, Barnstone hopes to awaken new readers to the literary dimension of scriptures through his own verse translations from the original Hebrew and Greek. Proverbs 14: 7-8 becomes “Watch out for a dumbbell,” Solomonic advice for an American public dismayed by its current leadership. Underlying Poets of the Bible is a reminder of scriptures’ origins in cultures of the Near East and of meanings richer than any literal-minded reading.
Godley made his fourth Cactus League start Sunday in the Diamondbacks' 6-3 loss to the Reds, giving up four runs on three hits and two walks while striking out seven over 4.2 innings.
Despite taking the loss, Godley was generally solid Sunday, as he recorded 12 of his 14 outs via groundball or strikeout and allowed only one extra-base hit. With a .152 batting-average against and a 15:6 K:BB in 13.1 innings this spring, Godley looks ready to build on his breakthrough 2017 campaign as Opening Day approaches. He's tentatively in line to make his 2018 debut in the Diamondbacks' fifth game of the season April 3 against the Dodgers.
President Robert Mugabe this morning took time during Heroes Day celebbrations at the Heroes Acre to honour his First wife Sally Mugabe.
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THE AFTERMATH — Oliver (Stephen Amell) deals with the fallout of the explosion on the island. James Bamford directed the episode written by Marc Guggenheim & Wendy Mericle (#601). Original airdate: Thursday, October 12, 2017 @ 9pm
Since February is the month we celebrate love, we wanted to share some love stories from around the city. Birmingham is full of iconic, romantic spots, so we asked our readers to submit their narratives about which Birmingham places mean the most to their love story.
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MARDAN: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chairman Imran Khan visited the house of Mashal Khan to offer condolence to the slain student’s family.
“Blasphemy was used as an excuse to target Mashal,” Imran said while sitting alongside Muhammad Iqbal Khan, the father of Mashal.
Imran said being a father himself, he could understand what Mashal’s family was going through.
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If any questions remained regarding to whom the current iteration of the U.S. national team belongs, may they now rest eternally, for this is Christian Pulisic’s USMNT.
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Friday night, in Orlando, with the U.S.’s 2018 World Cup dreams hanging in the balance, it’s the 19-year-old Hershey, Penn., native who began most brightly from the opening whistle, and eventually put the fourth-place Yanks 1-0 up on third-place Panama after just eight minutes. (He followed that with an assist to Jozy Altidore for the USMNT’s second goal — WATCH HERE)
Tim Howard booted the ball long, Bobby Wood flicked it on with his head, Altidore applied the feathery touch to Borussia Dortmund’s rising superstar (even if slightly behind him, which was no problem for Pulisic), and off he went. Jaime Penedo was quick off his line, but Pulisic’s feet were quicker as he rounder Panama’s no. 1 and slotted home from a tight angle.
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Lifeguards posted shark warning signs today at Maili Beach Park on Oahu’s Waianae Coast after an aggressive tiger shark was seen close to shore.
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Lifeguards posted shark warning signs today at Maili Beach Park on Oahu’s Waianae Coast after an aggressive tiger shark was seen close to shore.
At about 3:20 p.m., lifeguards spotted the 8- to 10-foot shark exhibiting aggressive behavior about 15 feet from shore, according to the Honolulu Emergency Services Department.
Lifeguards also issued warnings to the public through megaphone announcements on the beach and by personal watercraft in the water. They planned to reassess the situation in about two hours.
This is the second day in a row that lifeguards spotted a shark at Maili Beach. On Sunday, lifeguards posted warning signs after an 8-foot shark with non-aggressive behavior was seen at about 12:45 p.m.
The severe weather threat is ending across the area. The sky will remain cloudy during the overnight. Expect lows around 50 degrees.
Clouds will remain on Tuesday with a few showers during the afternoon. Expect cooler with highs in the lower 50s. Sunshine will continue through Wednesday and Thursday. We will have a few chilly mornings. By Wednesday morning, expect lows in the mid-30s. It is possible we could see some patchy frost Thursday morning.
Expect spotty showers and storms to again develop over the weekend. Highs will reach the lower 70s with morning lows in the mid-50s.
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Commissioner Rob Manfred issued the following statement today:
“Our thoughts and prayers go out to Representative Steve Scalise, Congressional staff, U.S. Capitol Police and all those who were impacted by today’s senseless violence at a baseball field in Alexandria, Virginia.
“Major League Baseball is a proud supporter of the Congressional Baseball Game, a longstanding bipartisan tradition and unifying event that benefits worthy charities. Both teams have been practicing for weeks in preparation for the game at Nationals Park and we fully support the decision to play the game. We look forward to a full recovery for each of the victims and hope that tomorrow night’s game can play a constructive role in the healing process.”
Our original post on the shooting and the Congressional Baseball Game can be read here.
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There were ululations and shouts of Joy as the countdown hit three, two one and zero. And then that magical shout of Happy New Year as Ugandans joined the rest of the world to sending off the year 2016 and welcoming 2017. Our reporter Sheila Tusiime Mugisha was at Sheraton Kampala Hotel to witness 2017 unfold.
Ask Danny: Peeling Bathroom Paint
You have a lot of time to sit and look at it. Better fix it before it gets too bad.
When you have a free minute, take a look at your bathroom walls and ceiling. Are they showing evidence the paint is in shoddy shape? There’s a reason for that, and it has to do with the way we use the space.
Let Danny Lipford show you the right way and the wrong way to do repairs and keep the paint from peeling in the first place, in this week’s Ask Danny.
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AP: Bernie Sanders says he is 'sickened by this despicable act,' says Scalise shooter apparently volunteered on his campaign.
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MOUNT CARMEL – Many people are left homeless without knowing a caused of a three-alarm fire in Mount Carmel that affected five duplexes. The fire was first reported late Thursday night at 317 North Hickory Street. Fire officials say the blaze first started in the kitchen area in an unoccupied apartment in one of the duplexes, according to The News-Item. Utilities were still connected to that property. Fire officials ruled the caused undetermined and said it was not suspicious.
Homes from 309-325 North Hickory Street all sustained fire damage. Homes at 307 and 327 North Hickory sustained smoke damage. It estimated at least 10 people are left homeless. No injuries were reported and residents were able to escape their pets.
1:18 Fireworks on last night of Botanica's Illuminations 2016 Pause
10:34 Shockers dismantle Bradley in 100-66 blowout
1:53 What is the state of America's health in 2016?
2:02 Repo man felt bad taking elderly couple's car. Here's how he made it up to them.
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2:39 Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback talks about his work with lawmakers
2:45 Lutz and Suellentrop dissect Shockers' win over Bradley
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Each one for him or herself but God care for us all,Because the people you'll meet on your way up are the same people you will meet on your way up.
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April 3 Braas Monier Building Group SA:
* Standard Industries completes acquisition of Braas Monier to form global roofing leader
* Combined Icopal and Braas Monier business will operate under name "BMI Group"
* Tony Robson, Executive Chairman of Icopal, will become Executive Chairman of BMI Group
* Matthew Russell Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Braas Monier, will become CFO of BMI Group Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
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Officers investigating a suspected arson at a shop on Cotmanhay Road, Ilkeston are appealing for information.
On Sunday, August 6 at around 11pm a fire was started at Bargain Booze.
DC Claire Croll said: “A man was seen near to the property at the time of the fire and we would like to speak to anyone that saw a man acting suspiciously in the area.
“We are linking the fire to another incident that took place a couple of weeks ago at a takeaway on the same street.
“No-one was injured in the fire; however this could have been very different if the local residents had not been woken by smoke alarms.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact DC Croll on 101 quoting reference number 17000336312.
Alternatively, send her a message online by visiting the Contact Us section of our website www.derbyshire.police.uk/Contact-Us.
Arsene Wenger, should he stay, is expected to be handed a £200million transfer kitty to splash out on players in the summer.
Lacazette is a long-standing target for Arsenal, and they had a £29.3million offer rejected last year.
Atletico Madrid are also tracking the 25-year-old as a potential replacement for Antoine Griezmann, the Daily Mirror claim.
Two girls aged between 10 and 11 years were allegedly raped in the capital's Jatrabari on Saturday night by four youths, one of whom was arrested early yesterday. One victim, a class-V student, was brought in bleeding from the nether regions, Dr Bilkis Begum, coordinator of One-Stop Crisis Centre of Dhaka Medical College Hospital, told The Daily Star.
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1:31 Firefighters battling largest wildfire in Southern California now must deal with "purple wind"
0:35 Fire rages along the 405 in L.A. as gridlock ensues
A wildfire that lit up in Kananaskis Country over the weekend is under control and "expected to be extinguished in the near future," according to a government spokesperson.
"Alberta Agriculture and Forestry currently has three wildfire crews as well as one helicopter assigned to this wildfire," said Travis Fairweather, a wildfire information officer.
"It is 8.34 hectares in size and has not seen any growth since Dec. 9."
He said the cause of the fire — located approximately 10 kilometres west of Highway 22 along Highway 532 — is still under investigation.
Fairweather said the fire season officially ended on Oct. 31, but dry, warm weather and high winds mean fires can start and spread quickly.
"With no lightning, all the wildfires that we see at this time of year are almost certainly caused by human activity, and human-caused wildfires are 100 per cent preventable," he said.
Hollister was on the field for eight of the Patriots' 74 snaps on offense in Thursday's 19-14 win over the the Buccaneers.
Hollister did not haul in his only target in the game and heads into Week 6 action with two catches for 24 yards to date. He's off the fantasy radar in his role as the Patriots' third-string tight end behind Rob Gronkowski (who missed Thursday's game with a thigh injury) and Dwayne Allen.
Giovani and Jonathan dos Santos will hold their first official soccer camp, July 24-28 at the Toyota Sports Complex (555 Maple Ave, Torrance CA 90503).
The brothers aim to provide the opportunity to boys and girls between the ages six-16 to enjoy high performance training, based on the values and methods that the they have acquired throughout their careers.
The program has been designed and will be conducted by their father, former professional player and Technical Director of the project Zizinho dos Santos.
Participants will be able to register online at www.2santosofficial.com. Fans can follow @2SantosWorld on social media for exclusive content, updates and information about the project and the Dos Santos brothers.
The camp will be two sessions, from 8:30 a.m. -noon and 1-4:30 p.m.
New Video: Koker – Wavy
Chocolate City‘s Koker premieres the visuals to his previously released single titled “Wavy“. Wavy was produced by Rhyme Bamz, co-produced by Reinhard, while the video was directed by Director Q. Hit Play below!
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After posting a 1.87 ERA in his first five home starts filling in for the injured Madison Bumgarner in the Giants rotation, Blach took one on the chin against the Kansas City Royals at AT&T Park Tuesday, surrendering seven earned runs over 5 2/3 innings of work in an 8-1 loss. Although he gave up 10 hits, the crooked numbers look a lot worse than Blach's stuff was in the 2014 World Series rematch at China Basin.
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Woman arrested, charged in fatal stabbing at Columbia apartment complex
Columbia Police have arrested a woman in connection to a fatal stabbing at an apartment complex.
The Swathi Thirunal Festival is a show dedicated to the Maharaja Swathi Thirunal of Travancore, Kerala. Shantha Ratii Initiatives (SRI) & Kairalee Kala Nilayam collaborated...
April 24 (Reuters) - Carlisle Companies Inc:
* CARLISLE COMPANIES REPORTS RECORD FIRST QUARTER 2018 REVENUES
* Q1 EARNINGS PER SHARE $0.92 FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
* Q1 REVENUE $984.7 MILLION VERSUS I/B/E/S VIEW $935.1 MILLION
* Q1 EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW $0.91 — THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Clive Palmer is being chased over the full extent of his assets
THE government-appointed liquidators of Queensland Nickel still don't know the extent of Clive Palmer's personal fortune, and claim there is a real risk the "cavalier" businessman is offloading assets.
An affidavit filed in a Supreme Court bid to freeze $200 million of Mr Palmer's assets has revealed allegations that the former self-claimed billionaire has failed to produce current evidence of his financial situation, despite a Federal Court order to do so.
Liquidators PPB Advisory said that instead, he had provided a dated parliamentary statement of his asset position from 2013, when he was elected to federal parliament.
"It does not include a detailed description of Mr Palmer's current asset position and merely lists, generally, his purported asset position as at 2013," liquidator Stephen Parbery wrote in the affidavit.
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Sharp reduction in lending rates can help kick-start credit growth
Sharp reduction in lending rates can help kick-start credit growth
Banks have started cutting lending rates aggressively after a massive inflow of deposits spurred by the demonetisation of high-value banknotes led to a significant reduction in their cost of funds. According to the latest Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data, bank deposits surged by 15.9 per cent year-on-year (YoY) till December 9, up from 10.9 per cent a year ago. As a result, a CLSA report reckons the incremental cost of new deposits is 3.5-4 per cent. And contrary to concerns expressed in certain quarters that these low-cost funds may go out of the banking system as soon as withdrawal curbs ...
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March 19 (Reuters) - Seadrill Partners Llc:
* SEADRILL PARTNERS ANNOUNCES CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE WEST CAPELLA
* ‍SEADRILL PARTNERS ANNOUNCES CONTRACT AWARD FOR WEST CAPELLA​
* ‍HAS SECURED A ONE WELL CONTRACT WITH REPSOL ARUBA, B.V FOR WEST CAPELLA IN ARUBA​
* ‍CONTRACT IS EXPECTED TO COMMENCE IN JUNE 2018 AFTER COMPLETING UNIT’S CURRENT CONTRACT WITH REPSOL IN GABON AND BACKLOG IS EXPECTED TO BE APPROXIMATELY $6.4 MILLION​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting By Terje Solsvik)
STEELTON, Pa. (WHTM) – A Hershey man is accused of robbing someone at gunpoint and leading police on a chase in Swatara Township.
Shaqwan Miles, 19, is charged with robbery, receiving stolen property, fleeing and eluding, simple assault, reckless endangerment, and numerous summary offenses.
Steelton police said after a cell phone was stolen at gunpoint Sunday afternoon, they tracked the phone to an area in Chambers Hill and asked Swatara Township police for help. Swatara police attempted to pull over a suspect vehicle, but the driver refused to stop.
Miles eventually crashed into a pole and was arrested as he tried to run away. The vehicle he was driving had been reported stolen, police said.
Miles was placed in Dauphin County Prison on $30,000 cash bail.
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A Grovetown High School student has been arrested, accused of inappropriately touching a classmate.
According to an incident report from the Columbia County Sheriff's Office, the victim says seventeen-year-old Kevon Avera grabbed her breast and buttocks while in the water room during football practice on Nov. 6. The victim is a trainer for the football team and Avera is on the team. She says Avera also asked her to perform oral sex on him in the water room.
Avera denies the allegations, saying that he was in the water room with the victim but nothing happened.
Avera was booked into the Columbia County jail on Dec. 6 and charged with misdemeanor sexual battery.
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CLEVELAND >> Police say a woman was kidnapped and sexually assaulted before escaping from the trunk of a car in Cleveland.
Authorities say the woman’s escape took place about 7:30 p.m. Saturday. It is unclear how long the 30-year-old was trapped in the car, but police say two suspects fled from the scene after she got out.
No other information has been released.
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A former Spalding High School student has raised more than £1,000 towards a volunteering project by climbing the Yorkshire Three Peaks with five friends.
Lachan Read (22) will be in Burkina Faso for ten weeks, volunteering in a project that tackles poverty.
Lachan, who grew up in Weston Hills, will be working with development organisation International Service, as part of the UK government-funded International Citizen Service (ICS) programme.
She will work in partnership with Burkinabe volunteers to empower women, children, young people and disabled people to access their rights.
She will also be living with a host family, to immerse herself in the local community and gain a better understanding of the challenges they face.
Lachan needed to raise £800 for International Service before her trip but actually made an amazing £1,012.25.
Future Spartan Clarkston's Foster Loyer wins Mr. Basketball
DETROIT (AP) — Foster Loyer is Mr. Basketball, getting twice as many first-place votes as any other candidate.
The award honoring the state's top senior basketball player was announced Monday by the Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan and the Detroit Free Press.
Loyer, a 6-foot point guard, has signed with Michigan State. He will join a backcourt with 2016 Mr. Basketball winner Cassius Winston.
East Lansing's Brandon Johns and David DeJulius of Detroit East English's Village were second and third in the voting. Johns and DeJulius have signed with Michigan.
Loyer is averaging 27 points, seven assists, four rebounds and three steals for Clarkston, which will face Flint Carman-Ainsworth in the state quarterfinals on Tuesday.
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Californian blaze now the size of New York
Catrin Shi 11 December 2017
The Thomas fire in California has grown to the size of New York, making it the fifth largest wildfire in recorded state history, according to media reports.
The Thomas fire in Ventura and Santa Barbara is the largest of the cluster of wildfires currently raging in California. Fanned by strong winds, it grew by more than 50,000 acres in a day and has now consumed 230,000 acres of land in a week, the BBC reported.
On Sunday, firefighters reported that...
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SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Navy's newest warship has been commissioned in San Diego.
Guests including Nebraska billionaire Warren Buffett were on hand Saturday as the USS Omaha was officially crewed at its new home port.
Buffett's daughter, Susie Buffett, gave the traditional order: "Man our ship and bring her to life."
U.S. Navy Secretary Richard Spencer also attended.
The $440 million Omaha is a littoral combat ship designed for combat operations close to shore.
The 218-foot-long vessel has an aluminum skin, high-tech computer capabilities and can reach a speed of 40 knots.
The ship is the fourth to carry the Omaha name since 1869. The last vessel was an attack submarine that was decommissioned in 1995.
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The Armenian authorities are boasting of the country’s "economic success" due to handouts received from abroad, the Armenian media reported Feb. 3.
The economic activity index was 7.7 percent in Armenia in 2017. At every step representatives of the executive body are boasting of this success.
However, it turns out that the money transferred from abroad to Armenia played a big role in the "economic activity growth". This money has recently become the only hope for the Armenian economy.
According to the Armenian Central Bank’s reports, in 2017, $1,756 billion were transferred to individuals in Armenia, whereas in 2016 this figure amounted to $1.533 billion.
Most of this amount - $1.64 billion was sent from the Russian Federation, while $183 million from the US.
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COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (AP) — A Nebraska man accused of threatening to stab someone with a syringe that he said held HIV-tainted blood has pleaded guilty to a reduced Iowa robbery charge.
Court records say 35-year-old Jeshua Divis, who lives in Omaha, pleaded guilty Thursday in a Council Bluffs courtroom and was sentenced to time served.
Divis had been convicted of robbery in March 2015. His conviction was overturned and he was granted a new trial after he challenged his conviction. He said some of the evidence against him should not have been allowed at trial and that his attorneys were ineffective.
Prosecutors say Divis told a woman at the Ameristar Casino in Council Bluffs in November 2014 that he'd inject her with the tainted blood if she didn't hand over her money.
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April 10 Straight Path Communications Inc
* AT&T enters into definitive agreement to acquire Straight Path Communications for $95.63 per share in all stock deal
* Deal for $95.63 per share
* Deal for $95.63 per share
* Straight Path shareholders will receive $1.25 billion, or $95.63 per share, which will be paid using AT&T stock
* Transaction has a total value of $1.6 billion which includes liabilitiesDeal supported by Straight Path's majority shareholder, Howard Jonas, who has entered into a voting agreement with AT&T
* Transaction was approved by board of directors of both companies
* Howard Jonas entered into a voting agreement with AT&T and agreed to vote his class a shares in support of transaction
* AT&T is to acquire straight path in an all-stock merger intended to qualify as a tax-free reorganization Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Assistant Police Chief David Roddy and the Chattanooga Police Department have had their share of active-shooter alerts.
The city is still getting over the terrorist attack in July 2015 that took the lives of 5 service members.
The chief says there are lessons to be learned from this morning’s shooting.
Roddy says there’s a difference between indoor and outdoor “active-shooter” cases.
“We have some training…we have some training protocols in what it looks liker in open-air response. Our officers have actually been doing them this year. But now we need to start to learn what tragedy, what actions that the Virginia ..what the capital police had to respond to and how we work to making that mix over too what they need to be prepared for in Chattanooga,” stated David Roddy.
That legislation includes a measure raising penalties for felons without firearms. Also included is a bill that seeks to help police departments offer bonuses to retain experienced officers. Another measure still would assist prosecutors in focusing more on serious crimes by reducing penalties for minor violations, such as littering.
The bills now go to the Senate, which resumes work Saturday, though its most pressing order of business will be approving the $6.3 billion budget passed by the House this week.
French authorities have called for calm after clashes between protesters and police in the city of Nantes.
French authorities have called for calm after clashes between protesters and police in the city of Nantes.
The violence broke out overnight after an officer shot dead a 22-year-old driver who was trying to avoid a police checkpoint.
Interior minister Gerard Collomb condemned the violence.
Police officers watch a car burning in Nantes, western France (Franck Dubray/AP)
Prosecutors have opened a judicial investigation and police also opened an internal inquiry looking at the officer’s actions and his decision to use a firearm.
Protesters in Nantes clashed with police, throwing Molotov cocktails and burning cars and rubbish bins. They also set fire to shops and buildings in three poor neighbourhoods across the city.
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Seattle Mariners' Mitch Haniger jogs the base path on a two-run home run off Minnesota Twins pitcher Ervin Santana during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, June 14, 2017, in Minneapolis. Jim Mone AP Photo
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Baku. 6 March. REPORT.AZ/ The first and only petrochemical company of Turkey “Petkim Holding” unveiled one of best financial indicators of its history in 2016.
Report informs referring to the holding's official webside, net profit margin (ratio of net profits to revenues) of the company who closed 2016 with 732 mln TRY (199 mln USD) profit has been 16. Notably, it was 14 in the 2015 summary.
In reporting period, Petkim’s incomes amounted 4.533 bln TRY (1.22 bln USD). Companies net income has been up by 33.4% in comparison with that in 2015 to reach 958 mln TRY (257 mln USD), net income margin has jumped to 21 from earlier 16. Thus, the company achieved a record profit margin.
Casilla fired a scoreless ninth inning in Sunday's 9-3 win over the Orioles, allowing a hit and recording two strikeouts.
Casilla hasn't notched a save since July 23, but he has compiled two holds and a win over six August appearances. The 37-year-old hasn't surrendered a run since falling apart in a blown save opportunity against the Blue Jays on July 26, making it one of his most effective stretches of the season. Although Casilla has worked his ERA back down to 3.89, it remains to be seen if he'll return to a full-time closer role.
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A traffic stop in Lakeshore has resulted in a number of charges against two men from Essex County.
The OPP say an officer pulled over a vehicle for speeding on Highway 3 around 9:45 p.m. on Feb. 28.
Police say they seized a quantity of suspected methamphetamine, an edged weapon and drug paraphernalia during the arrest.
Elias Chavira-Gonzalez, 28, of Leamington faces several charges including possession for the purpose of trafficking, possession of a weapon dangerous to the public and obstructing a police officer.
Youkhanna Yalda, 21, of Windsor faces a charge of drug possession and a breach of recognizance.
Mayor Megan Barry and the Metro Council got together Monday to talk about the $5.2 billion mass transit proposal.
The city is working to get the plan on a ballot referendum on May 1, 2018.
“We know that by 2040, Nashville’s population will grow by 1 million people,” Barry said. “We see cranes that dot across our skylines, which means a lot of new economic opportunity, amenities, jobs, and it also brings more cars and more traffic.”
The transit plan calls for 26 miles of light rail, rapid bus routes, a downtown tunnel and transit centers.
A series of meetings are planned to allow council members to discuss the referendum and for residents to ask questions about the mass transit proposal.
Dec. 19 – First reading
Jan. 9 – Public hearing
Jan. 11 – Committee consideration
Jan. 16 – Second reading
Feb. 6 – Third reading
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Armstrong Bakam The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics, Federal Polytechnic Chapter, Bauchi, on Monday embarked on an indefinite strike over the non-implementation of a package for promotion of members and payment of arrears. Speaking with our correspondent, the ASUP Chairman, Ahmad Mukaddas, said arrears from 2014 to 2016 had accumulated to over N162m, explaining that […]
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Melanoma is the least common, but the most deadly form of skin cancer. You can check for any unusual looking moles or marks every month, as well as get annual check-ups by your dermatologist to make sure there are no indications of melanoma. And now there's another weapon in your arsenal, your hairstylist. Janet Zappala shows you more.
The NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs are underway, but the American Hockey League regular season concludes this weekend. While the New York Islanders find themselves preparing for next season already, the Isles' AHL-affiliate, the Bridgeport Sound Tigers, find themselves on the cusp of a playoff berth with two remaining games.
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Fabregas sets Premier League record
Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas became the first non British player to reach 100 Premier League assists as he set up Willian against Stoke City. The Spaniard is also the fastest player to reach the milestone, taking just 293 appearances to reach 100 assists. Fabregas is only the fourth player to have provided that many final […]
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A man believed to be in his 20s has suffered serious injuries following a stabbing in Regent Park.
Officers located the male victim with multiple stab wounds outside of a child care centre in the area of Dundas and Regent streets at around 7:30 p.m.
Outside of the child care centre, police located debris and clothing.
Toronto Paramedics said the male victim was taken to a trauma centre with possibly life-threatening injuries after the stabbing.
No information on any possible suspects has been released.
Road closures have been implemented in the area to accommodate a police investigation.
March 29 Beston Global Food Company Ltd
* Parmesan cheese is back in production at murray bridge after a five-year hiatus
* gearing up for commissioning of new mozzarella line at murray bridge plant towards end of 2017.
* Began production of its first batches of popular hard cheese destined for consumers across country, and overse
* "we aim to reach 250 tonnes of hard cheese production capacity in coming 12 months"
* Parmesan production alone required five additional staff while our wider expansion in hard cheese represents 15 new local jobs
* "expecting more equipment to arrive in coming months in time for mozzarella production to begin later in year" Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
ST. PAUL, Minn. — A group of high school students briefly shut down a Minnesota Senate committee hearing by calling on lawmakers address gun violence in schools.
School of Environmental Studies senior Josh Groven attended the Monday hearing on an unrelated bill and demanded the Senate Judiciary Committee hear bills that would restrict Minnesota's gun laws. Committee Chairman Sen. Warren Limmer briefly paused the hearing while security escorted Groven and others out.
Groven was one of nearly 20 students who earlier staged a sit-in protest at Limmer's office to call for expanded background checks on gun sales and other measures. Limmer met with the group when he returned to his office from a meeting. He says party leaders are considering the students' request.
To love dance is to eat, sleep, and breathe it. The obsession is by no means limited to your time at the barre — ballet is everywhere, and those who have a passion for it will soak it up wherever and whenever they can. Ballet movies can range from extremely realistic documentaries to fantastical portrayals of the perceived dramatics of the dance world and everything in between. If you're a true ballet-lover, you watch it all — the good, the silly, and the all-too-real films that really sum up what being dancer is like. Whether you're a dancer in practice or just in your heart, these 14 ballet movies will satisfy your cravings for the art we love above all others.
If you are going to receive a gift or give a gift to someone special today, then this day is not just about you.
Stella Loki had a wonderful conversation this morning with a lady, a medical doctor, that has been married for 7 years.
Nyawei Peter Garkuoth traces back the origin of St. Valentine Day:
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Friendable Inc:
* FRIENDABLE UPDATES SHAREHOLDERS ON FAN PASS SPIN-OFF AND 2018’S STRATEGIC PATH FORWARD
* FRIENDABLE - TO SEEK BUSINESS COMBINATIONS, M&A STRATEGIES THAT RESTRUCTURE CURRENT DEBT Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Half a dozen people including a young family with a baby were forced to leave their home on new year's day following a fire in a two-storey house in Aylmer, Que.
It took 30 firefighters and 11 firetrucks to bring the raging fire under control in the three-apartment home at 29 du Patrimoine, Gatineau fire officials said in a written statement Monday.
The Canadian Red Cross was called in to help the young family find temporary lodging.
The fire started in a bedroom on the upper floor and quickly spread to the roof, fire officials said.
Swift intervention by firefighters went a long way to limit the damages estimated to be in the range of $80,000.
While the house was heavily damaged by the flames, no injuries were reported.
Fire officials are investigating the cause of the fire.
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Danny Amendola traded in his Patriots uniform for some high fashion when the Super Bowl champ strutted down the runway Monday night at New York Fashion Week for designer Phillipp Plein.
Danny Amendola #LetsMakeNYFWgreatAgain – #NeighborHoodKingsNEWYORK A post shared by Philipp Plein (@philippplein78) on Feb 14, 2017 at 6:47am PST
Olivia Culpo was there, once again, to cheer on her boyfriend, New England’s wide receiver, as he walked in the show. The former Miss Universe and Rhode Island native took to social media to chronicle the moment.
Danny being hot per usual and me fangirling like a 4 year old. He looked so good 😊 @philipppleininternational A post shared by Olivia Culpo (@oliviaculpo) on Feb 13, 2017 at 10:13pm PST
“Danny being hot per usual and me fangirling like a 4 year old,” Culpo wrote on Instagram. “He looked so good.”
Ecopetrol (NYSE:EC) will focus exploration efforts in the next few years on unconventional deposits in central and northern Colombia in an attempt to increase reserves, CEO Juan Carlos Echeverry tells Reuters.
Unconventional exploration will be carried out in the Magdalena Medio, an area in Colombia where the La Luna and Tablazo geological formations converge and could contain 30B barrels of new oil, according to Echeverry.
After the U.S. and Argentina's Vaca Muerta shale play, "our non-conventional play seems to be the most substantial in terms of oil in the Western Hemisphere," Echeverry says.
The search for unconventional deposits, in which companies like Occidental Petroleum (NYSE:OXY) and Royal Dutch Shell (RDS.A, RDS.B) are interested, should be the most important project of the next decade for Colombia as it would raise reserves and create thousands of jobs, the CEO says.
The new trailer for ‘Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom’ – AKA ‘Jurassic World 2’, aka ‘Jurassic Park 5’ – has crashed in, giving a flavour of what to expect from Juan Antonio Bayona’s sequel. And what we should expect is more sassy banter between Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard, more of Jeff Goldblum’s cult hero Dr Ian Malcolm and more dinosaurs. Many, many more dinosaurs. Hungry ones.
Literally no one seems to have learnt anything from the previous instalments – a point Doc Malcolm will no doubt be making as often as possible.
‘Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom’ is out in cinemas on June 7 2018.
How good was ‘Jurassic World’? Read Time Out’s review.
If there’s one season that screams “refresh,” it’s spring. And one area in most everyone’s lives-slash-wardrobes that could benefit from new life is footwear. So to help you build out your new-season wardrobe, we’re hosting a giveaway with Marc Fisher LTD: Three winners will each receive a $500-value prize to put toward their choice of shoes from the brand’s spring/summer collection.
Modeled by Martha Hunt, the collection includes both casual and dressy slides and sandals, on-trend embellishments, and a range of go-anywhere wedge espadrilles. From spring through summer, espadrilles especially are a go-to for weekends, getaways, and whatever else your social life requires. Enter the sweeps below. Then scroll on for a few of this season’s key espadrille styles. (Bonus: They’re all under $200.)
An 18-year-old Oakland man has been arrested in the robbery of three people at a fraternity house last September after he was identified through his Facebook account, according to court records. Police said the suspect, Kameron Robinson-Tom, has admitted his involvement in the robbery as well as a number of other robberies.
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"Colmyer and Cimino heartlessly preyed on Sandy victims whose homes had been destroyed, stealing the relief funds that were the lifeline these victims needed to rebuild in the aftermath of the historic storm," Attorney General Grewal said in a statement.
2:44 UNC's Joel Berry on defending BC's Ky Bowman Pause
6:02 Roy Williams on OT win over Clemson and Joel Berry’s scoring
2:07 Justin Jackson on win over Clemson: 'There are still some things we've got to fix'
3:16 UNC's Berry finishes with 31 in win over Clemson
6:36 UNC's Roy Williams: 'We’ve got to be sharper defensively'
8:20 Cooper offers compromise HB2 repeal proposal
1:44 Taking on Facebook video recipes
1:34 Zion Williamson - best high school dunker ever?
1:41 Senate leader sees no 'true compromise' in Cooper's HB2 proposal
LaMelo Ball wasn’t well enough to suit up for Prienu Vytautas’ 82-79 loss to Alytaus Dzukija in Lithuanian (LKL) League play on Monday. But the 16-year-old’s high fever didn’t stop him from throwing up some wild shots while wearing a hoodie during warmups at Alytus Arena.
LiAngelo Ball and company could’ve used Melo’s offensive talents on the floor. Vytautas managed just 29 points in the first half, and fell behind by as many as 20 points, before mounting a furious (but ultimately unsuccessful) comeback in the fourth quarter.
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The victim was transported to St. Francis Hospital for treatment after the 7:45 p.m. incident. His current condition is unknown.
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He was born on October 17, 1926 to the late Brownlow and Orphy Rainbolt. Mr. Rainbolt attended Living Word Church of God in Gray, TN. Those left to cherish his memory include his daughters, Lisa Tipton and her husband Mike, Katie Rainbolt, and Lawanda Harrison and her husband Richard; grandchildren, Jessica Forterberry, Ashley Gibson, Shevtika Hipshire and Linda Hipshire.
A Memorial Service will be held in honor of Mr. Rainbolt at 1:30PM on Saturday, August 26, 2017 at Living Word Church of God.
For those who prefer, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given in honor of Herbert to Living Word Church of God, 146 Cherry Street, Gray, TN 37615.
Tribute Funeral & Cremation Services is honored to serve the Rainbolt Family.
Tchefuncte , wayzgoose, Hypapante, gifblaar and marocain all paved the way to victory for 12-year-old Ananya Vinay , who has been crowned the Scripps National Spelling Bee champ of 2017. He took the second place when he failed to spell the word " marram ", .
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× Victory parade and rally scheduled for Grand Rapids Griffins
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The Grand Rapids Griffins are hosting a downtown parade and rally to celebrate their second Calder Cup win.
The Griffins announced they’ll be starting with a parade at 4 p.m. Friday. The parade will start at Van Andel Arena and ultimately end at Rosa Parks Circle, where a rally will be held featuring video highlights of the Tuesday night’s game.
2,500 championship t-shirts will also be given away throughout the celebration.
It was a nail-biting game 6 against the Syracuse Crunch, with the Griffins trailing behind for most of it. A goal scored early in the 3rd period tied it up 3-3, and then Martin Frk scored the game-winning goal with 7:19 left.
This is the first time the Griffins won the Calder Cup in Grand Rapids.
March 19 (UPI) -- Steven Spielberg is to join Liam Neeson and Ben Kingsley to mark the 25th anniversary of their World War II drama Schindler's List at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York this spring.
Also celebrating a quarter-century milestone at the festival will be the makers of In the Soup. Director Alexandre Rockwell and actors Steve Buscemi, Jennifer Beals and Sam Rockwell are set to participate in a Tribeca panel discussion about their comedy.
Meanwhile, filmmaker Brian De Palma is expected to reunite with Al Pacino and Michelle Pfeiffer to reminisce about their crime drama Scarface, which turns 35 this year.
Also confirmed to speak during the festival's various programs are Alec Baldwin, Edward Burns, Bradley Cooper, Claire Danes, Jamie Foxx, Lesli Linka Glatter, Spike Lee, John Legend, Nancy Meyers, Sarah Jessica Parker, Alexander Payne, Laura Poitras and Jason Reitman.
The festival is scheduled to take place April 18-29.
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Feb 14 Terex Corp
* Terex corp says intention to sell up to 9.5% of total shares outstanding of konecranes plc, corresponding to up to 7.45 million class a konecranes shares
* Terex corp says konecranes shares are being offered by way of an accelerated bookbuild Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Environmental groups, the Nez Perce Tribe and the U.S. Forest Service have agreed to a settlement in a lawsuit over huge "megaload" shipments. Shipments of the very large truck loads have been on hold along a 100-mile stretch of U.S. Highway 12 between Lewiston, Idaho and the Montana border.
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It’s always a pleasure to hear one of Cleveland’s jazz legends, especially at a room like Nighttown with its great food and warm vibes. So welcome again Hammond B-3 organist Eddie Baccus Sr., whose musical command ranges from challenging bebop to crowd-pleasing soul jazz.
He’ll be taking the stage with guitarist Billy Artis, drummer Perry Williams III, vibes player Cecil Rucker and vocalist Mike Cady, along with some surprise special guests.
Tickets are $20.
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The cold front that brought us last night's storms continues to move to the east and as a result we felt less and less humidity as the day went along.
We're going to keep the humidity levels a little lower than the last few days but temperatures will stay warm with highs in the upper 80s to near 90 through Friday.
Friday afternoon will bring us a slight chance of a few thunderstorms in the region and then we'll see some more thunderstorm possibilities during the day on Saturday as well.
Once that system moves out, Sunday cools down better as highs will likely top out in the upper 70s.
We'll see temperatures come up only a little into the beginning of next week with highs getting into the low 80s.
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More tributes will be paid to a well-known businessman and Port Vale fan at his funeral this week.
Grandfather-of-six Stan Meigh founded Meigh’s Radio and TV in the 1960s and the Hanley shop is still going strong in Lichfield Street today.
The 80-year-old property developer also became a Port Vale director when he and one-time chairman Bill Bratt fronted a campaign to save the club from administation.
Stan, of Cellarhead Road, Werrington, suffered a fatal heart attack on November 15 and died at the Royal Stoke University Hospital.
His funeral will be held at St Mary's Church, in Bucknall, at 11am on Tuesday, December 12, followed by interment at Wetley Rocks churchyard.
A federal judge in Texas issued another crushing blow to President Obama’s transgender agenda Saturday: The judge granted a temporary injunction halting federal health officials’ efforts to enforce rules that would “likely violate” the Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
In a 46-page decision, U.S. District Judge Reed O’Connor sided with the state and ruled that the Obama administration’s attempts to tailor health regulations while bolstering trans individuals’ rights would “likely violate” the RFRA by placing “substantial pressure on Plaintiffs to perform and cover transition and abortion procedures.” The rule, which was geared toward preventing discrimination against trans persons, failed to persuade O’Connor as he weighed its implementation against the possibility of violating doctors’ religious beliefs.
FREETOWN, Sierra Leone (AP) — Authorities in Sierra Leone say at least 21 people are dead amid heavy flooding.
Storms swept through the capital of Freetown early Monday, flooding downtown streets and creating mudslides in hilly areas.
Sierra Leone’s national television broadcaster interrupted regular programming to show scenes of people digging through mud to retrieve the dead bodies of loved ones.
Officials said military personnel have been deployed to help in the rescue operation currently ongoing.
Deputy Information Minister Cornelius Deveaux said officials are still trying to compile casualty figures.
Many of the impoverished areas of Sierra Leone’s capital are close to sea level and have poor drainage systems, exacerbating flooding during this West African country’s rainy season.
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A San Antonio produced music video of Luis Fonsi's "Despacito" features San Antonio's Mayor Ron Nierenberg, his wife Erika Prosper, Sheriff Javier Salazar and his wife, Sarah Gregory Salazar along with the Councilmembers.
The video was shared to Facebook where it was viewed 500 thousand times and counting. The video was produced as part of the local "Gridiron" show which is something similar San Antonio's version of Saturday Night Live. The proceeds from the San Antonio Gridiron benefit scholarships for college students who are going for degrees in journalism or communications.
The video went viral and Luis Fonsi gave it six laughing emojis in a text message. The text message tells Express News writer Michael Quintanilla saying: "Just saw the link 😂😂😂😂😂😂. Looks like they had some serious fun. That's pretty cool about the Mayor and city council in making this."
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DES MOINES, Iowa -- Ninety-six-year-old Mike Fremont of Ohio stopped running marathons when he was 90. On Tuesday, Fremont set his sights on setting a new American record in the road race mile--and he did it.
Fremont finished the Grand Blue Mile in 13 minutes 55 seconds.
Fremont will attempt a world record in his age group on Friday night in the 800 meters. That race takes place at Drake Stadium.
Ulises Ricoy, PhD, Chair of Department of Biology, Chemistry and Environmental Science at Northern New Mexico College, shares his expertise on neuroscience and its relation to addiction.
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Vice speaker of the Azerbaijani parliament, head of the Azerbaijani delegation to the OSCE PA Bahar Muradora has urged Armenian MPs to refrain from making provocative statements as she spoke on the last day of the assembly’s session in Andorra. She said that every such provocation has been adequately retaliated. “This does not happen for the first time and such statements have not yielded any results so far.”
“This is why I urged my Armenian colleagues to refrain from making provocative statements that can complicate the situation. The country, which they represent (Armenia), is permanently doing this in the occupied Azerbaijani territory that it controls and on the troops` contact line. If we can’t do anything at the parliamentary level to ensure that common efforts yield expected results, we should not cause problems. I urged the Armenian parliamentarians not to mention the name of my President. I repeat it today again,” said Muradova.
Shares of Premier Explosives gained 7 percent intraday Monday as it has bagged an order from Ministry of Defence worth Rs 33.18 crore.Air Head Quarters, Ministry of Defence has awarded the order to supply of Chaffs and flares.The said order is to be completed within 12 months.At 11:08 hrs Premier Explosives was quoting at Rs 354.25, up Rs 19.25, or 5.75 percent on the BSE.Posted by Rakesh Patil
MOSCOW, April 5 Andrey Kostin will have his term extended as chief executive of VTB, Russia's second-largest state bank, TASS news agency cited Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev as saying on Wednesday.
Kostin has headed VTB, which is under Western sanctions over Russia's role in the Ukraine conflict, since 2002.
VTB has played a major role in funnelling capital to the resource exporters that dominate Russia's economy and has overseas operations in Europe, Asia and Africa. (Reporting by Alexander Winning; editing by Polina Devitt)
Convicted All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) leader VK Sasikala, who is currently lodged in Bengaluru's Parappanna Agrahara Jail, has applied for 15 days parole to attend her husband 's last rites.
Reportedly, Sasikala is expected to travel to Thanjavur directly by road for the funeral.
Maruthappa passed away on Tuesday at around 1.35 a.m. at the Gleneagles Global hospital in Chennai.
According to the death certificate, the 75-year-old died due to multiple-organ failure.
Shanmuga Priyan, Chief Operation Officer, Gleneagles Global Health City, Chennai, released a statement, stating that every possible attempt was made to sustain his revival. However, despite their best efforts, he was unable to recover.
Natarajan had also undergone a liver and kidney transplant in 2017.
Sasikala is currently serving a four-year imprisonment and is lodged in central prison in Bengaluru in a disproportionate assets case. She was sent to Parappana Agrahara central prison in February last year.
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THESSALONIKI, Greece — Russian authorities have sent a new extradition request to Greece for a Russian cybercrime suspect also sought on criminal charges by the U.S. and France.
Alexander Vinnik, 38, a former bitcoin platform operator, was informed of the new Russian request by Thessaloniki court officials Wednesday, and is not contesting it.
Russia initially sought Vinnik on lesser fraud charges. The new request raises the amount allegedly involved to 750 million rubles ($12 million).
Greece’s supreme court has already approved Vinnik’s extradition to the United States for allegedly laundering billions of dollars using the virtual currency. Vinnik had fought that decision.
Another court ruled for his extradition to Russia based on the first request. France wants him on charges including cybercrime and money laundering.
Greece’s justice minister will rule on the requests.
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Taliban, Afghan officials in ceasefire talks: US general
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More than 50 people were killed in a prison riot in Brazil's Amazon region when fighting broke out between rival gangs, media reports said on Monday, citing local officials.
"Between 50 and 60 bodies have been found, according to an initial count," the public security secretary for the state of Amazonas, Sergio Fontes, told local radio network Tiradentes.
Kuzma (ankle) will play in Monday's game against the Pacers.
Kuzma was given a probable designation coming into Monday, so his availability was always expected. With Brandon Ingram (groin) still out, Kuzma will pick up yet another start and should be slated for a ton of minutes, barring any in-game setbacks.
Friday is the last call for submissions to any First Nations, local governments and non-profits to receive funding under the Rural Dividend program.
Single applicants can apply for up to $100,000 for community-driven projects while partnerships involving more than one applicant could receive up to $500,000.
Funding will also support any wildfire-affected communities from the summer.
Those projects will be assessed and approved depending on rural communities most in need, economic impact as well as attracting and retaining youth.
The final results will be made public on March 31.
EEOC Tallies More Than $400K In Settlements
Law360, New York (February 2, 2018, 8:33 PM EST) -- The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission revealed more than $400,000 in deals this week ending suits alleging an XPO Logistics unit, a senior living chain, a water and wastewater service company, and others discriminated against workers.
The agency said it extracted nearly $460,000 across six settlements, including a $150,000 deal settling race bias claims against Aqua Resources Inc. and a $94,541 deal settling claims XPO Last Mile Inc. revoked a job offer because a Jewish applicant said he could not start on Rosh Hashanah.
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Jerry West is heading back to Los Angeles, reportedly to take a job in the Clippers’ front-office.
The Logo had been a special consultant for the NBA champion Golden State Warriors for the past six years.
BREAKING: Jerry West is leaving the Warriors to join the Clippers, per @McCallum12 https://t.co/E0y6cNje56 — Sports Illustrated (@SInow) June 15, 2017
West, 79, is expected to have a similar role with the Clippers to the one he had with the Dubs.
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Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte asked legislators to extend martial law in the southern Philippines for a year, sticking with a policy he said was necessary to fight Islamic extremism despite vehement opposition from rights groups.
The Philippine president, known for his strongman style of governance and defiance of establishment politics, said in a letter to Congress that martial law had helped the government combat a long list of violent acts. He said the violence had been perpetrated in the past year by several armed...
Baltimore officer charged with assault, misconduct in office
BALTIMORE (AP) — A Baltimore police officer has been charged with first-degree assault and misconduct in office in connection with a 2016 incident.
Baltimore police spokesman T.J. Smith said in a statement Tuesday evening that Officer Carlos Rivera-Martinez has been suspended without pay.
Smith said the police department would have no further comment on the pending matter.
Online court records, which give an incident date of July 5, 2016, do not provide any further details about the charges and do not list an attorney who could speak on the officer's behalf.
The Baltimore City State's Attorney's Office said in a statement that the indictment shows a commitment to pursuing justice "no matter an individual's race, gender, creed or occupation."
MAYETTA (KSNT) – There will be some great players at Firekeeper Golf Course this week for the Prairie Band Topeka Team Championship. Several top golfers from around the country on the AP Pro Tour are in Mayetta for this unique 54-hole, three-day tournament.
Wednesday’s opening round was ‘Best Ball’. Thursday’s second round will be ‘Alternate Shot’. Friday’s final round will be ‘Best Ball’.
$20,000 is guaranteed to the first-place team. In total, the estimated purse is $100,000.
Former Washburn golfer Carson Roberts, and his teammate Brice Howard, are tied for 15th after the opening round after shooting a 66 (-6).
Topeka golfers Brian Walker and Chris Grause are tied for 30th at even par.
About Southern Area Dementia Empowerment Group
Dementia NI invite people who live with a diagnosis of dementia, to join their local empowerment group. Group members support each other through friendship and understanding. The groups which run throughout Northern Ireland, empower people living with dementia to have a voice, and to remain active and part of their community. Dementia NI group members help influence how people can live well after a diagnosis of dementia in Northern Ireland. The groups raise awareness by telling others what life is like to live with dementia. Group members engage with various organisations throughout Northern Ireland, to inform them of how to make their services, policies and practice more suitable for people living with dementia.
Colombia head coach Jose Pekerman, left, and England head coach Gareth Southgate, right, comfort Colombia's Mateus Uribe after the round of 16 match between Colombia and England at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Spartak Stadium, in Moscow, Russia, Tuesday, July 3, 2018. Alastair Grant AP Photo
Every year Major League Baseball decides to showcase specially-themed uniforms for holidays being celebrated across the country. It's no different in 2018.
Sportslogos.net compiled the designs Major League Baseball released on Monday for Mother's Day, Memorial Day, Father's Day and Independence Day, including the Milwaukee Brewers' designs.
The schedule for those specific days:
- Mother's Day, May 13: at Colorado, 2:10 p.m.
- Memorial Day, May 28: vs. St. Louis, 1:10 p.m.
- Father's Day, June 17: vs. Philadelphia, 1:10 p.m.
- Independence Day, July 4: vs. Minnesota, 3:10 p.m.
You can be assured that Major League Baseball will also merchandise many of the designs as well.
Tuesday, March 20, is the first day of spring, and Rita’s Italian Ice will mark the changing of the seasons as it has for 20 years:
By giving customers free scoops of Italian ice.
It’s a fairly new tradition in the Bay Area because Rita’s, founded in Pennsylvania in 1984, has just expanded to the Golden State in the last few years.
Here’s the deal: All shops nationwide are giving out free Italian ice. And if you’d like to top your ice with a little frozen custard, you can do that for a buck.
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Samantha Schindler, right, was selected as the 2017 Miss Lake Benton. Schindler and runner-up Karlie Christensen, left, will participate in a variety of activities as the Miss Lake Benton Court this summer.
By Shelly Finzen
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Lake Benton’s annual Saddle Horse Holiday tra­ditionally kicks off with the coronation of Miss Lake Benton. There were two candidates to se­lect from this year, Karlie Christensen and Samantha Schindler, both juniors at Elkton-Lake Benton High School in Elkton, South Dakota.
For the full story, read this week’s Lake Benton Valley Journal.
Trees of Mystery Park, Redwood Highway, California. 1950‘It could well be argued that the high point of California’s image as the land of the unique was directly tied to the emergence of California as Automobile-Land. In addition to providing the means to realize suburbia, that greatest of American ideals, the automobile encouraged an entirely new way to experience the built or planted environment’ – David Gebhard
PHILADELPHIA — A Philadelphia firefighter says he was drunk and making a “dumb joke” about the white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, when he posted a picture of himself holding a torch and wearing a Confederate flag hat on Facebook.
John Deluisi tells WTXF-TV (http://bit.ly/2vWNOrO ) he uploaded the picture, which he captioned “Headed to VA,” in response to another post referencing the Charlottesville rally, where torch-carrying protesters decried the planned removal of a Confederate statue. Three people died amid the turmoil Saturday, including a 32-year-old woman who was part of a crowd of counter-protesters struck by a car.
The Philadelphia Fire Department says it is investigating Deluisi’s post and could take disciplinary action.
Deluisi removed the picture. He apologized and said he is disappointed in himself.
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Birmingham City have sold out their allocation for Friday night's Championship match at Burton Albion.
Blues announced this afternoon that the final tickets had been snapped up.
Harry Redknapp's team will be backed by an away following of 1,700 for the trip to the Pirelli Stadium.
Blues fans will be located in the Russell Roof Tiles Stand and the Carling Stand.
The team go in search of their first away win of the season after losing 1-0 to Ipswich Town at Portman Road on the opening day.
Blues bounced back with victories over Crawley Town in the Carabao Cup and Bristol City in the Championship and are in league action against Bolton Wanderers at St Andrew's tomorrow night.
The Burton match will be screened live on Sky Sports on Friday, kicking off at 7.45pm.
Predictions of a $2 billion hit on the Queensland budget and a multi-million tonne drop in coal exports as a result of a stoush over the state's coal rail network have been exaggerated, according to the state's treasurer.
A stoush has erupted between Aurizon and the Queensland Competition Authority after a draft QCA ruling that would allow Aurizon to recoup only $3.89 billion from its network business from July 2017 to June 2021.
Acting Premier Jackie Trad has suggested the impacts of the Aurizon dispute may not be as bad as predicted. Photo: Robert Rough
That would be almost $1 billion less than Aurizon wanted.
Aurizon argued it was forced to change its maintenance practices to save money, leading to a reduction of up to 20 million tonnes in Queensland coal exports per year.
It was predicted to cause a $2 billion hit to the Queensland budget over four years in lost royalty payments, and cost the industry $4 billion.
WAYNE, Mich. - A 17-year-old Westland boy was arrested Friday after he threatened to shoot other students at Wayne Memorial High School, police said.
Gustavo Godinez is also accused of sharing a picture of a handgun.
Officers were called to the school Friday and arrested Godinez.
Godinez was arraigned Sunday on a charge of threat of terrorism, which is a 20-year felony. He's being held on $20,000 bail.
A probable cause conference is scheduled for May 1, and a preliminary examination is scheduled for May 8.
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JUBA, South Sudan (AP) - The United Nations says a Nepalese peacekeeper in South Sudan has been accused of inappropriately touching a teenage girl in exchange for money.
The allegation in the town of Aweil comes two months after 46 Ghanaian peacekeepers were recalled when some members allegedly paid local women living in a protection camp in the town of Wau for sex.
A U.N. statement says an investigation into the latest allegation is underway.
Multiple U.N. peacekeeping missions have faced allegations of sexual abuse or exploitation in recent years, with Secretary-General Antonio Guterres calling it a "global menace" that must end.
The U.N. has about 15,000 peacekeepers in South Sudan, whose civil war is well into a fifth year.
Sandakan marine police detain boat skipper, four Filipinas
SANDAKAN, Oct 6 — Marine police here detained a boat skipper suspected of trying to assist four undocumented Filipinas to enter the district illegally via the river at Batu 3 near here yesterday.
Its Sabah Region 4 commander, ACP Yazib Abdul Aziz said the skipper was aged 20 while the women, who were also detained, were aged between 14 and 38.
In a statement today, he said the marine police team found RM350 and 12,500 Peso in the sling bag of the skipper, which were believed to be the fare paid by the Filipinas for the trip.
He said the youth was detained under Section 55A(1) of the Immigration Act 1959/1963, while the four Filipinas, under Section 5(2) of the same Act. — Bernama
Erik Oline admits he knew next to nothing about Senegal when he graduated from Ashland High School a year ago.
That changed quickly, as Erik moved to Senegal for his "gap year," signing up with Global Citizen Year.
He recently returned from his eye-opening experience in Western Africa, where he learned much more than the name of the capital (Dakar).
Erik Oline visits the studio with news of his journey.
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SARIKEI: St Clement’s Kindergarten here held a fire drill recently with the help of the Fire and Rescue Department.
A total of 240 kindergarten pupils and teachers took part in the fire drill, which was followed by a talk on fire safety measures and a fire safety demonstration.
Senior fire officer II Haron Jenai led a team of eight firefighters to conduct the programme.
He said its main objective was to refresh the knowledge of kindergarten teachers and children about general fire safety.
The main area of focus was evacuating the building during a fire emergency and basic firefighting techniques, particularly how to use fire extinguishers.
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The former Bay City Y-M-C-A near Columbus and Madison could be turned into a low income housing site under the Bay City Housing Commission.
Housing officials want to construct two buildings that are two and four stories which would provide 56 new rental units and relocate people living in Housing Commission sites scattered throughout the city.
Housing Commission C-E-O Bill Phillips says the Zoning Board of Appeals gave its approval with the project going before the Planning Commission Wednesday night.
Phillips who spoke after being questioned at length by City Commissioners Monday night added his hope is that if Planning Commissioners give their blessing then an effort would be made to apply for low income housing tax credits from the state early next month.
He says the site could be developed in about two and a half years.
Critics believe the project would be a potential magnet for criminal activity and create an oversupply of housing, contrary to the recommendations of a recent housing study.
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Once a refugee, an Ethiopian immigrant to the United States is now a successful businessman running a multimillion dollar transportation company. VOA's Tigist Geme recently documented his journey to achieving the American Dream.
In this art show, we honor Tula the naturalist, artist, mycologist and citizen scientist. Each skill enhanced the others. Included will be more than forty mushroom illustrations meant for a never-published book to be called Mushrooms of North America.
Thu., Oct. 12 | 5 - 7pm
For everyone | Free - donations appreciated
Urban Ecology Center Riverside Park
Gerry Appreciated the Great Eagles Locker Room
Gerry Appreciated the Great Eagles Locker Room
It’s not easy making the jump from college football to the N-F-L. Especially when you are changing positions like Sioux Falls native Nate Gerry did when he moved from safety to linebacker while also getting acclimated to the highest level of football. But the Eagles locker room made it much easier for Nate to make the transition.
HELENA – Each year on May 30th, the Lewis and Clark County Veterans Memorial Foundation holds a traditional Memorial Day Remembrance.
Held at Memorial Park, the event honors those who paid the ultimate price while serving in the country’s armed forces
Since WWII, over one hundred people from Lewis and Clark County have given their lives while in service to the country.
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Their names are engraved at Memorial Park to honor that sacrifice.
Col. Gordon Rognrud, U.S. Army Reserve, spoke at the event and says that he’s proud to see so many people taking the time to give remembrance.
“It’s import to recognize those that served and have given the ultimate sacrifice so that we may enjoy the hours, the days, the weeks and the months that they provided us,” says Rognrud, “They have won that for us.”
Memorial Day was established in 1868 and was originally called Decoration Day. The observance was held on May 30th each year until 1971, when it was declared a national holiday by an act of Congress.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The family of a missing woman has renewed their search on a North Dakota reservation.
The Bismarck Tribune reports that 32-year-old Olivia Lone Bear was last seen in October in New Town. Her brother, Matthew Lone Bear, says that the Bureau of Indian Affairs has directed searchers to look over the Fort Berthold Reservation again after winter weather pulled volunteers back from the field.
Three Affiliated Tribes Police Capt. Grace Her Many Horses says tribal officers searched regularly throughout the winter and have also assisted the bureau.
Matthew Lone Bear says cities, including Minot, Stanley, Watford City and Williston, remain to be searched for the vehicle his sister had been driving. His family is organizing volunteer search teams with the help of some tribal agencies and a few new searchers.
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Information from: Bismarck Tribune, http://www.bismarcktribune.com
(Reuters) - The Shanghai Stock Exchange has approved a 10 billion yuan ($1.58 billion) shelf offering by Chinese ride-hailing firm Didi Chuxing, the company said on Monday.
A woman walks past Didi Chuxing's booth at the Global Mobile Internet Conference (GMIC) 2017 in Beijing, China April 28, 2017. REUTERS/Jason Lee
The funds will be used for transport supply chain financing, allowing car leasing enterprises to procure new vehicles which will in turn expand capacity on Didi’s platform.
The initial size of the offering will be 300 million yuan.
($1 = 6.3301 Chinese yuan renminbi)
Odell Beckham Jr. made headlines by skipping the Giants’ voluntary workouts last month, so when he returned to the field for mandatory minicamp on Tuesday, he had a message for the media.
Beckham hit the field for practice wearing custom cleats covered in the logos of several media outlets, including the New York Post, ESPN and TMZ. (Sports Illustrated, it appears, was spared. Thank you, Odell.) Plastered over the media logos were big red letters that read “Shhhhhhh!!!”
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The Post rolled with the punches and put Beckham’s cleats on the front page on Wednesday morning.
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Beckham has had his fair of trouble with the media, most notably after an impromptu trip to Miami before a playoff game against the Packers. “Ship wrecked,” the Post’s front page blared. “Yacht’s all, folks! Giants sink, Odell stinks in blowout.”
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Mahatma Chaudhary succumbed to injuries at a hospital this morning. (representational)
A panchayat head and his son were gunned down while his wife and another son were critically injured as armed assailants fired on them in Gopalganj district, police said today.The assailants opened fire on Mahatma Chaudhary, the head of Balesara panchayat and his family at their home yesterday night, they said.Mr Chaudhary succumbed to injuries at a hospital this morning while his son Satendra had died within minutes of being fired upon, Superintendent of Police, Gopalganj, Rashid Zama said. He said the mukhiya's wife Prabhavati and another son Nagendra are undergoing treatment at a hospital where their condition was stated to be critical.An FIR has been lodged in connection with the killings and one of the accused - Bablu Dubey - has been arrested, the SP said, adding that there was old enmity between the mukhiya and the assailants.
DEVON, Pa. (AP) — A horse has broken free at a Pennsylvania horse show, sending people running for cover as it galloped toward the stables.
WPVI-TV reports the horse got loose and jumped over a fence at the Devon Horse Show Tuesday night. Cellphone video shows the horse making a run for it as onlookers scream in the stands.
The horse was caught in the stable area. It suffered minor scrapes.
Officials say the rider was able to dismount from the carriage before the horse ran away and was uninjured.
The horse show is expected to continue through the week as planned.
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New Delhi: Cristiano Ronaldo has been suspended for five games after he was sent off in Real Madrid's 3-1 win against Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup first-leg on Sunday.
He was given a one-match ban for being shown two yellow cards and a further four for pushing the referee in the back after he had been sent off.
Ronaldo has also been fined 3,805 Euros for his actions, with Madrid having to pay 1,750 Euros.
The bookings at the Nou Camp were for taking off his shirt to celebrate his goal to make it 2-1 and for a dive.
He will miss Wednesday's second leg against Barcelona and La Liga opener against Deportivo La Coruna on August 20.
Ronaldo will also miss the next three Lal Liga fixtures against Valencia, Levante and Real Sociedad.
The 32-year-old has 10 days to appeal.
The Portugal international will be able to play in the Champions League but will not return to domestic action until 20 September against Real Betis.
Insurance companies are on good financial footing standing as hurricane season approaches.
Insurance expert at the University of South Carolina Bob Hartwig told South Carolina Radio Network that the property insurance companies are on good financial footing. “The insurance industry is going into the 2018 hurricane season with record claims-paying capital on hand.”
“To pay any and all claims that Mother Nature happens to bring this way,” said Hartwig.
He said the companies’ good financial status is in the wake of a destructive hurricane season last year. “That’s despite the fact that last year we experienced near-record hurricane activity in the United States.”
The Atlantic hurricane season is June 4th to November 30th.
“The height of hurricane season which begins in August and September and here in South Carolina goes well into October,” Hartwig said.
Blue-collar luxury? It sounds like a contradiction in terms.
But it represents a potentially lucrative niche market opportunity among ethnic consumers that is being overlooked by advertisers, says Marc Bland, IHS Markit's vice president of diversity and inclusion.
These are the urban entrepreneurs who might have a little dirt under their nails. It could be the small-business owner who runs a profitable landscaping operation, or maybe a beautician or barber who owns several shops. They're not in white-collar professions, but they're making good money, says Bland.
A motion filed by several former Corinthian students over the weekend alleges that the Education Department obtained the earnings figures from the Social Security Administration in violation of several laws as well as the Constitution. Attorneys with the Project on Predatory Student Lending at Harvard University representing the students say the agency should have turned to the students for their data and should have notified them of its actions in order to give them a chance to react.
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The first BelugaXL aircraft from Airbus was unveiled to the world recently following a paint job that gave the plane a wide, friendly smile, and sparkly blue eyes.
The playful paint job was one of six options submitted to Airbus employees in a company-wide poll. Of the 20,000 people who participated, 40 percent were partial to turning the inaugural BelugaXL aircraft into a flying, smiling Beluga-like whale, named thusly for its bulbous head bump.
The new oversize air transporter is one of five BelugaXLs designed to transport oversized air cargo.
The aircraft will undertake ground tests before taking its first flight this summer and being entered into service in 2019.
Won't return to India till I feel safe from 'unfair prosecution', says Zakir Naik​
Zakir Naik, the controversial Islamic preacher who has been living abroad to evade arrest in various cases in India, on Wednesday said he would not return home
till he felt "safe from unfair prosecution".
Naik issued an audio statement amid reports that he was being deported to India from Malaysia. "The news of my coming to India is baseless and totally false. I have no plan to come to India till I feel safe from unfair prosecution," he said in the statement in English. (PTI)
Deputies: Car crashes in sheriff's office substation
PEMBROKE PARK, Fla. (AP) — Florida deputies didn't have far to travel when responding to a car crash because it crashed into a sheriff's office substation.
A Broward Sheriff's Office news release says the crash occurred shortly before noon Monday at the agency's South Broward district office in Pembroke Park.
Deputies say one person was taken to a nearby hospital. The person's name and the extent of their injuries weren't immediately released.
Officials didn't say what caused the crash.
May 2 Greenlight Capital Re Ltd
* Greenlight Re announces first quarter 2017 financial results
* Q1 earnings per share $0.22
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.27 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Greenlight Capital Re Ltd says a composite ratio for three months ended march 31, 2017 of 97.4% compared to 93.8% for prior-year period
* Greenlight Capital Re Ltd says combined ratio for three months ended march 31, 2017 was 100.1% compared to 97.3% for prior-year period Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Authorities are awaiting autopsy results to determine what caused the death of a transgender woman who was in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Federal authorities say the 33-year-old woman from Honduras died early Friday at an Albuquerque hospital, where she was admitted after showing symptoms of pneumonia, dehydration and complications associated with HIV.
The woman was identified by activists as Roxana Hernandez. They say she was part of a caravan of Central American migrants that traveled to the U.S. border through Mexico.
Federal authorities listed her name as Jeffry Hernandez and said she was first detained May 13 in San Diego. She was later transferred to El Paso, Texas, and then to a detention center in western New Mexico where she was housed in the transgender unit.
Columbia Northwest, Inc. (Columbia Northwest) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Aliner Ascape trailers. The trailers have liquid propane (LP) gas bottle trays that come loose from the frames due to the wrong rivets being used to attach the LP tray to the frame.
The LP gas bottles may fall from the trailer during travel, increasing the risk of a crash or a fire.
Columbia Northwest will notify owners, and dealers will secure the trays with the correct hardware, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 21, 2017. Owners may contact Columbia Northwest customer service at 1-724-237-5227
× Heat causes pavement to heave on U.S. 31
MUSKEGON COUNTY, Mich. — A commuter alert for you this morning: Road commission crews are expected to be out today repairing a heave in the pavement on U.S. 31 in Muskegon County.
Road commission crews say the affected area is in the northbound lanes of U.S. 31 between Sherman Boulevard and Laketon Avenue.
We’re told extreme heat likely caused the pavement to heave. Crews are asking you to avoid the area if possible until it’s fixed.
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PHOENIX, AZ (WCMH) — In honor of the 25th anniversary of the release of ‘The Sandlot,’ the Milwaukee Brewers re-created one of the film’s most memorable moments.
The video was posted on social media over the weekend.
The short film stars catcher Stephen Vogt as Hamilton ‘Ham’ Porter, Eric Sogard as squints, and team dog Hank as ‘The Beast.’
“When you think of Squints, you think of Eric Sogard with the glasses, for sure. “Ham” Porter and Stephen Vogt. And then Smalls and Brett Phillips. Those were the three we were really thinking of when this idea came together. We knew Phillips was all about this type of stuff after doing such a great job in “Brett’s World.” I actually asked him first, because I thought if I could get his buy-in, other guys would jump on board,” said Brewers Director of New Media Caitlin Moyer.
Moyer said the short film had a budget of a couple hundred dollars to execute.
OTTAWA — Finance Minister Bill Morneau can expect a lot of provincial hands reaching for the federal purse strings when he sits down with his counterparts in Ottawa today.
The issue of who should get the lion’s share of revenue from legalized cannabis is expected to be a major bone of contention.
The provinces and territories say they’ll have to bear the lion’s share of the costs associated with legalization, and therefore should get most of the revenue.
Among the expenses the provinces are likely to face are beefed up policing, increased road safety efforts, busier court systems and public awareness campaigns.
Morneau has said the federal government should get as much as half the tax revenue. Federal officials say Morneau’s argument will be that Ottawa has put aside more than $1 billion over five years toward the costs involved with legalization.
But provincial finance ministers like Ontario’s Charles Sousa are skeptical, and want the federal government to explain exactly what it’s paying for.
Starting Tuesday May 29th at 11am its our brand new show, C895 Anthems! We are kicking off an hour guaranteed to get your morning moving and send you grooving into the afternoon! Each track is vetted by our staff as a certified dance anthem, from the 90s to today! Every week day from 11am-noon, join us for C895 Anthems!
Today’s playlist!
“Groove In The Heart” – DEE-LITE
“Since You’ve Been Gone” – Kelly Clarkson
“Hey Hey” – Dennis Ferrer
“Don’t Look Down” – Martin Garrix
“One Kiss” – Calvin Harris feat. Dua Lipa|
“Lone Digger” – Caravan Palace
“One (Your Name)” – Swedish House Mafia
“Toxic” – Britney Spears
“I Like The Way You Move” -Bodyrockers
“Good Things” – Kideko
“No Roots” (Denis First Remix) – Alice Merton
“Starlight” – Superman Lovers
“SCATMAN” – Scatman
“Starships” – Nicki Minaj
“Big Love” – Pete Heller
“I Don’t Feel Like Dancing” – Scissor Sisters
Johann Berg Gudmundsson almost took the roof of Turf Moor with a late equaliser to force a draw against champions-elect Manchester City.
City, fielding only six substitutes because of a lengthening injury list, had appeared ready to go 18 points clear when Brazilian Danilo struck from outside the box midway through the first half.
Plenty of chances were missed on both sides in the second period – most notably when Raheem Sterling missed a sitter from three yards to make the game safe for City – until Gudmundsson got goalside of Kyle Walker to volley Matt Lowton’s cross after 82 minutes.
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Drake‘s “Free Smoke” bumps throughout Quicken Loans Arena before every Cleveland Cavaliers home game.
Curiously absent from the song, however, are lyrics that reference the Warriors’ Oracle Arena and Kevin Durant.
I took the team plane from Oracle
Mama never used to cook much
Used to chef KD
Now me and Chef, KD
Bet on shots for twenty G’s
Sole Collector first captured video of the muted Warriors references on March 25:
And again, before the Cavs’ first-round matchup with the Pacers on Saturday, Sports Illustrated noticed this from the arena’s loud speakers.
The Cavs muted the word "Oracle" when they played Drake's "Free Smoke" during warmups today 😱 pic.twitter.com/ZmqvP07isT — Sports Illustrated (@SInow) April 15, 2017
Coincidence? Of course not. The rivalry is real.
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March 29 O-uccino Inc:
* Says it has appointed Ikuyo Horiguchi as the new President of the company, to replace Junichi Ibata
* Says Junichi Ibata will also resign from the position of CEO
* Says it has appointed Yoshiteru Akita as the new Chairman of the Board in the company
* Effective date March 29
Source text in Japanese: goo.gl/iIJDpT
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
Brighton v Man City
Brighton take on Man City on Saturday 12th August, 2017, with kickoff at 17:30. This match is currently being shown LIVE on BT Sports.
New money meets new money, although for Brighton the cash only went as far as a new stadium, not five million fullbacks and the majority of the Brazil youth team. That is obviously an exaggeration, and City may be done for the summer unless Danny Rose is actually available, but the gap in finances between these two is still considerable.
If City lose it will be a big deal, but if they don’t people will say Brighton are fine, and shouldn’t be judge, regardless of the scoreline. It’s tough at the top.
Brighton v Man City is LIVE on BT Sports.
SC dismisses Sumaira Malik’s review petition
ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court Wednesday dismissed review petition of PML-N Sumaira Malik challenging its decision to nullify the elections of district counsel Khushab.
A three-member bench headed by Justice Mushir Alam after going through the arguments placed by Mobeenuddin Qazi counsel for the petitioner dismissed the petition and maintained its earlier verdict.
Sumaira Malik was directly affected by the decision of the apex court as she was serving as the chairperson district council Khushab, prior to the decision and had to vacate the post. Amir Haider Sanga, a runner-up candidate in district elections Khushab, was the main petitioner in the case.
A bench headed by Justice Gulzar revoked the earlier decision of the Islamabad High Court restoring Sumaira Malik’s official position.
The Islamabad High Court had set aside an ECP’s decision for re-elections in the district council.
With TGIF around the corner, head over to Playhouse on Park for a mingle or two! The Playhouse is offering a special Young Professionals rate for The Complete Works of William Shakespeare on Thursday, July 20. A pre-show networking reception will be held from 6:00-7:15pm, and the show begins at 7:30pm. The ticket price Young Professionals is just $20! Relax with some snacks and unwind with a glass of rose or cabernet - all complimentary, of course.
Start the conversation, or Read more at BroadwayWorld.com.
Fla. Judge Says Attys Immune From Court Filing Fees Suit
Law360, Miami (October 6, 2017, 8:42 PM EDT) -- A Florida judge has agreed to dismiss a False Claims Act suit accusing attorneys of underpaying court filing fees on personal injury protection insurance cases they filed on behalf of their clients, ruling that they cannot be sued for work they did on behalf of their clients.
Judge Terry P. Lewis said attorney Neil Gonzalez and his firm The Law Offices of Gonzalez & Associates LLC are immune from liability because the actions alleged in the suit — which accuses them of intentionally undervaluing their claims...
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× A Heat Advisory continues through Thursday
A Heat Advisory continues for all of central Indiana through 8pm Thursday. The dangerous combination of heat and humidity means we all need to take caution in the hot weather. Indianapolis has reached a high temperature of at least 90 degrees for the past six consecutive days and Thursday will be day seven of this heat wave.
High will be in the low 90s and the heat index will hover near 100 degrees in the afternoon. We’ll have scattered t-storms developing during the day and some of the heavier downpours will bring brief relief from the intense heat.
A cold front will slide this way Friday and bring a better chance for more widespread rainfall.
Behind the front drier air will move in and bring more comfortable conditions this weekend.
We are not alone in dealing with extreme heat.
Summer heat is off to a fast start.
We’ll have one more day in the 90s tomorrow.
Scattered t-storms are likely Thursday.
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A preliminary report on a fatal plane crash last month off coastal Maryland has determined the Cessna 172S was destroyed on impact after hitting the water.
The report issued Thursday by the National Transportation Safety Board noted other details leading up to the Feb. 28 crash off Assateague Island, but investigators are still piecing together what caused the plane with two passengers to crash.
The Daily Times of Salisbury reported that the NTSB report said the plane left from Martin State Airport in Baltimore. Preliminary radar data shows the plane descended from 2,000 feet to 700 feet before radar coverage was lost.
Rescue personnel found the plane and the body of one person, identified as Marcson Ngwa. Passenger Benica Mesha Richards-Robinson, of Gwynn Oak, Maryland, is still missing.
TEHRAN, Iran — A top adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is proposing Iran resume its uranium enrichment in the wake of the U.S. withdrawal from the nuclear deal between world powers and Tehran.
Ali Akbar Velayati was quoted Wednesday by the semi-official Tasnim news agency as saying Iran is “capable to spin centrifuges for enrichment” to higher levels should it choose to do so.
Velayati says Iran should also accelerate production of nuclear propulsions and also research on advanced centrifuges. He claimed this wouldn’t violate the nuclear deal which put limits on Iran’s atomic program in exchange for lifting economic sanctions.
In the wake of President Donald Trump’s decision to pull the United States out of the deal, several Iranian officials have indicated Tehran could resume its nuclear program.
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On December 9, 2017, Linda Rosenthal (nee Kohn), beloved wife of the late Dr. J. Michael Rosenthal; cherished mother of Jessica Rosenthal (Matthew Eckstein) and Dr. Courtney Rosenthal (Jon Gilden); devoted daughter of the late Mayme and Edwin Kohn. Funeral services and interment are private. Please omit flowers. Contributions in her memory may be sent to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 100 Painters Mill Road, Suite 800, Owings Mills, MD 21117.
Slovakia's Lukas Lacko hits a forehand to Switzerland's Roger Federer during their second round match at Wimbledon in London, England, on July 4, 2018. EPA-EFE/SEAN DEMPSEY
Switzerland's Roger Federer serves to Slovakia's Lukas Lacko during their second round match at Wimbledon in London, England, on July 4, 2018. EPA-EFE/SEAN DEMPSEY
Switzerland's Roger Federer celebrates after beating Slovakia's Lukas Lacko in a second round match at Wimbledon in London, England, on July 4, 2018. EPA-EFE/SEAN DEMPSEY
Wimbledon top seed Roger Federer of Switzerland knocked out Slovakia's Lukas Lacko 6-4, 6-4, 6-1 on Wednesday, storming into the tournament's third round without having given up a set so far.
The world No. 2 needed just one hour and 30 minutes to beat Lacko, world No. 73.
What's your favorite Beatles song? On Thursday you'll have a chance to hear it - and more - in the 1,000-seat auditorium of McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center in downtown Henderson. The 1960s "British invasion" will come to Henderson, as "Yesterday and Today: The Interactive Beatles Experience" presents music of the legendary Beatles in McGregor Hall.
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Police are trying desperately to locate Facebook killer Steve Stephens, including offering a huge reward.
Cleveland police chief Calvin Williams announced this afternoon the $50,000 reward for any information leading to Stephens’ arrest. The manhunt now covers up to 5 states.
According to TMZ, Stephens’ phone pinged near Erie, PA. He’s been charged with aggravated murder after killing 74-year-old Robert Godwin Sunday in Cleveland, and uploading video of the fatal shooting.
The fool is known for being a great starter. The wise are known for being a great finisher. The question of the hour is which are you?
CT Forecast
CT Forecast for Thursday, May 31, 2018
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City/Town;Weather Condition;High Temp (F);Low Temp (F);Wind Direction;Wind Speed (MPH);Humidity (%);Chance of Precip. (%);UV Index
Bridgeport;Fog in the morning;70;54;ESE;8;67%;3%;10
Chester;Fog in the morning;73;52;SE;7;60%;1%;10
Danbury;Partly sunny, cooler;73;52;SE;8;65%;2%;10
Groton;Areas of morning fog;68;51;ESE;8;69%;1%;10
Hartford;Not as warm;78;51;SSE;7;52%;1%;10
Meriden;Areas of morning fog;76;50;SE;7;54%;2%;10
New Haven;Fog in the morning;70;53;ESE;8;69%;2%;9
Oxford;Partly sunny, cooler;72;49;SE;8;66%;0%;10
Willimantic;Fog in the morning;77;49;SE;7;52%;1%;10
Windsor Locks;Mostly sunny;79;51;SSE;7;52%;0%;10
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2:03 Commission holds a brain-storming session to discuss heroin epidemic Pause
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1:37 Oscar-winning actress Geena Davis speaks in Sarasota
3:03 The importance of river restoration in the Everglades
0:40 Oroville dam break would flood almost 200,000 California residents in 7 hours
1:08 Council's, historic burger joint in downtown Bradenton, reopens for business
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About East Wiltshire Alzheimer Cafe
This monthly cafe, funded by Wiltshire Council and run by Alzheimer's Support, provides an informal setting where you can find out more about Dementia and help available, meet others in a similar situation, and enjoy a pleasant social occasion. Refreshments are provided. Members of staff are always present to provide information and answer questions. The afternoon usually includes live music or a visiting speaker, who may include health care professionals, legal advice, or local experts. It is always enjoyable and informative.
Urban and rural farms in Indiana are working to provide more opportunities for residents to get fresh, nutritious and local produce. The Lafayette Journal and Courier reports food sharing initiatives, such as urban farms, are growing in places like Fort Wayne, Indianapolis and Lafayette.
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Southampton boss Mauricio Pellegrino says his side's 3-2 win at West Brom, their first win in 12 matches, will give them the "belief" to push on and try to avoid relegation.
MATCH REPORT: West Brom 2-3 Southampton
Watch highlights on Match of the Day, Saturday 3rd February at 22:30 GMT on BBC One and the BBC Sport website & app.
A motorcyclist has died in hospital after he was involved in a collision with a ute on the Princes Highway in Victoria.
Police believe he was struck when a ute towing a triple axel trailer with two speedway cars on board attempted to overtake another vehicle.
The rider, a 54-year-old Ocean Grove man, suffered life-threatening injuries in the Saturday afternoon crash and died some hours later in hospital. The driver of the ute was uninjured.
Police would like to speak to any witnesses or anyone who has dashcam footage of the vehicle before the crash.
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South Korean companies will seek business opportunities in Japan's mega infrastructure project ahead of the Tokyo Olympics in 2020, a state trade agency said Tuesday.
In a 10.7 trillion-yen ($98.4 billion) project, Japan started building stadiums late last month, and plans to upgrade hotels and other existing facilities before the Summer Olympic Games that begin in July 2020, the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) said in a statement.
(Yonhap)
In a meeting arranged by KOTRA in Tokyo on Tuesday, 45 South Korean companies discussed possible ties with 80 multinational firms operating in Japan in the construction project, the statement said.Moreover, Korean companies will also seek opportunities to sell electricity in Japan, which has allowed its power suppliers to import electricity since April 2016.Japan has suffered sharply increased fuel costs as it became less dependent on nuclear power plants following the devastating earthquake and tsunami that hit northeastern Japan in March 2011. (Yonhap)
× Michigan man says ‘best mistake I’ve ever made’ led to $100K lottery jackpot
FLINT, Mich. – A Michigan man said it was the “best mistake I’ve ever made,” and it led to him winning $100,000, according to WNEM.
The Tuscola County man, who has chosen to remain anonymous, matched the Fantasy 5 numbers drawn Thursday to win the Fantasy 5 jackpot.
He bought his winning ticket at Worth’s Party Store, located at 4730 East Main Street in Millington.
“I usually play 04-14-28-30-31, but I accidentally picked 29 instead of 28,” said the player. “Rather than starting over with a new slip, I just decided to go ahead and play those numbers and I’m so glad I did.”
The lucky player claimed his prize on Tuesday.
“Winning the jackpot was all because of a simple mistake, but it’s definitely the best mistake I’ve ever made.”
He said he plans to use the money to pay down his mortgage.
“I can’t tell you how it feels to win the jackpot. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime kind of thing,” the player said.
The bomb squad has been called to a high school after a suspicious note was found in the girls' bathroom.
The note was found by a group of female students at Gladstone State High School in Queensland.
The note made threats involving 'explosive devices', police told the Gladstone Observer.
The bomb squad has been called after a suspicious note was found in the girls' bathroom at Gladstone State High School in Queensland
Students were immediately taken out of classes and have been evacuated to a secure location.
'It was a disconcerting note and they took it straight to the office,' Sergeant Wayne Butcher said.
Police cars and fire engines were seen outside the school early this afternoon.
More to follow.
Several woman who have accused President Trump of sexual misconduct are calling on Congress to investigate his alleged behavior.
Three women are doubling down on their claims of sexual misconduct by President Trump, telling their stories at a news conference and on "Megyn Kelly Today."
They are among at least 16 women who have accused the president of sexual misconduct.
Their stories are compiled in a widely-shared video by a self-described social justice filmmaker.
The women say the "Me Too" movement inspired them to speak out, again, and they're now calling on Congress to investigate.
"It's important enough to me to bring this up and hope we can get some sort of change in our culture," says accuser Jessica Leeds.
Their Monday press conference comes as President trump has reportedly questioned the validity of the now infamous Access Hollywood tape in which he describes assaulting women.
At least four U.S. Senators have called on the president to resign.
Read more: http://nbcnews.to/2BUzlfB
Arunachal Governor BD Mishra felicitated Everesters Taka Tamut and Kishon Tekseng at the Raj Bhavan in Itanagar on Tuesday.
Tamut and Tekseng scaled the world’s highest peak, Mount Everest, on 24 May, 2018.
Commending the duo’s daring and adventurous spirit, the governor said they “displayed the sporting potential of the youth of the state.”
Expressing concern over the abandoned mortal remains of climbers on the slopes of Mt Everest, he said he would write to the external affairs minister “to take up the issue at the highest level in the world forum.”
Mishra expressed hope that there would be an initiative from the world leaders to retrieve those human bodies to give them, “at the end of their day, a respectable destination.”
Tamut and Tekseng shared with the governor their experience of the expedition.
- The Arunachal Times
Canada's largest publicly traded marijuana company says it has had a hard time keeping up with demand for high-potency pot as its list of registered medical marijuana patients more than tripled at the end of last year. Canopy Growth Corp. says about one-third of its customers want moderate to high levels of THC, the psychoactive chemical in marijuana, and they're willing to pay a premium price for it.
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April 13 Beteiligungen im Baltikum AG:
* Management board, as Beteiligungen im Baltikum is the largest shareholder in Valora Effekten Handel AG, decided to participate in AGM of Valora Effekten Handel AG on 22.05.2017 and intends to receive at least one supervisory board mandate at this annual general meeting Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Jordan Spieth and Patrick Reed go from being teammates to opponents in match play.
Spieth and Reed have a 7-2-2 record as partners in two Ryder Cups and last year's Presidents Cup. They were drawn in the same four-man group for the Dell Technologies Match Play, which starts Wednesday at Austin Country Club. Spieth knows the course well from his days playing for the Texas Longhorns.
The format at this World Golf Championship is round-robin play through Friday, with the winners of each 16 groups advancing to a weekend of single elimination.
Dustin Johnson is the No. 1 seed. Also in his group is Kevin Kisner, one of his best friends from junior golf in South Carolina.
Tommy Fleetwood faces an all-England match Wednesday against Ian Poulter.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Tradelink Electronic Commerce Ltd :
* ‍ LI FUK KUEN WILL RETIRE AS CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER​
* CHU PIK KWAN WILL SUCCEED LI AND BECOME CFO Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Red-Light Ticket Co. Can't Stop $130M Class Action
Law360, Dallas (October 6, 2017, 4:46 PM EDT) -- Red-light ticketing outfit Redflex Traffic Systems Inc. can’t avoid a $130 million class action challenging the constitutionality of fining drivers through the use of stoplight traffic cameras, a Texas appellate court held Thursday.
The Second Court of Appeals rejected Redflex' argument that the lawsuit, brought by ticketed driver James Watson, should have been dismissed on free speech grounds. Redflex was challenging a trial court’s decision not to dismiss the case under the Texas Citizens Participation Act, a state free speech law barring strategic lawsuits against public...
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WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge is warning President Donald Trump's former campaign chairman that he shouldn't be trying his case in the press. That includes drafting opinion essays published in other countries.
U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson told Paul Manafort that his editing of an op-ed that appeared in an English-language newspaper in Ukraine is not something she is going to tolerate.
The judge's warning came after special counsel Robert Mueller's prosecutors discovered that Manafort edited an op-ed published in the Kyiv Post last week. The article appeared under the name of a former Ukraine official. It discussed Manafort's consulting work in Ukraine, which is at the heart of the case against him.
The judge has barred Manafort and the prosecution from making public statements about his case.
Rajkumar Rao who is well known for his versatility has a very interesting year to look forward to. The actor has a plate full of movies in 2017.
The amazingly talented actor has 6 movies lined up in his kitty which is all set to release in 2017. He has picked very versatile roles in all these films.
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With his exceptional performance in Aligarh last year, Rajkumar Rao is all geared up to kill it again in his forthcoming movies to which he says, “Fingers crossed for 2017. Omerta, Newton, Trapped, Bareilly ki Barfi, 5 Weddings, Behen Hogi Teri. Thank u Maa & God.Can’t wait 4 u all to wtch”
The actor is probably one of the most talented and versatile actors of this age, in Bollywood.
Rajkumar Rao has carved his place in Bollywood.
The actor has always treated the masses with his phenomenal talent and has never let down the audiences with regards to his work.
Headlines about FLIR Systems have been trending somewhat positive on Sunday, Alpha One reports. The research group, a service of Accern, identifies positive and negative press coverage by monitoring more than twenty million news and blog sources in real-time.
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Piers Morgan's Good Morning Britain co-host wowed fans as she donned a form-fitting floral dress on the ITV show today.
The brunette stunner took to her Susanna Reid Instagram page to flaunt the navy dress.
The image saw Susanna, 47, showing off all angles of her figure as she posed against some mirrored wardrobes.
And fans were certainly thankful of this, judging by the comments.
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Headlines last month were dominated by the White House with various scandals, investigations and withdrawal from the Paris climate accord. With the penchant for this White House to generate distracting news, we can expect there will be more headlines to digest. In the past I have said that it is better to look at market fundamentals ...
NYFW kicked off Wednesday night at Tom Ford’s celeb-studded front row that included Cindy Crawford, Julianne Moore and a spandex-clad Kim Kardashian (who was also debuting a newly white-grey hairstyle).
On the runway, the scene was equally buzzy: Gigi Hadid walked in a millennial pink sparkly number, while Kendall Jenner wore a black sheer gown that revealed her bum.
After the runway show transformed into a rowdy after-party, more skin was on display in the way of topless male models wearing what we can only imagine is Ford’s take on soccer uniform chic: short-shorts, tube socks and sneaks. As they served up seemingly endless trays of Shake Shack burgers and champagne-filled flutes, it was the perfect naughty mash-up Ford is known for (and with a new perfume out called F*cking Fabulous, we wouldn’t expect anything less of him).
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) – Walt Disney World plans to honor a Nebraska boy who was killed by an alligator at one of its resorts near Orlando with a sculpture of a lighthouse.
A year ago Wednesday, an alligator grabbed 2-year-old Lane Graves, who was playing along the Seven Seas Lagoon beach outside Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa. The child’s father, Matt Graves of Omaha, jumped into the water to try to free his son. The child’s body was found 16 hours later and his death was ruled an accident.
Walt Disney World Resort President George A. Kalogridis said in a statement on Tuesday that the sculpture will be installed at an undisclosed location on the property this summer.
The child’s death occurred two days after the Pulse nightclub massacre in Orlando.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain could be key to Liverpool beating Roma
The BBC Sport pundit believes whoever can win that battle will give their side the advantage.
Liverpool will line up with Jordan Henderson, James Milner and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain centrally at Anfield.
Savage said: "It is important Roma don’t play a high line, important they sit deep with the threat of Liverpool’s front three.
"I think the midfield battle will be important.
"Strootman, De Rossi, Nainggolan against Oxlade-Chamberlain, Henderson and Milner, it will be a good battle in there, that is where the game is going to be won and lost."
(WXYZ) - Update: Brighton panhandler who refused job offer (and son) arrested for vagrancy
A Brighton car dealership’s bold statement toward a panhandler that is often seen outside its doors is turning heads.
A red sign popped up Tuesday at the Honda dealership on Grand River near the I-96 off ramp.
“Please do not give anything to this panhandler. We offered him a fulltime job at $10.00/HR,” the sign read. “He said: ‘I make more a day than any of you’ and he did not want a job.”
It concluded by saying, “Please donate to a more worthy cause.”
Body Found In Merrimack River After Jet Ski Crash; Man Charged With OUISearch crews found a body late Monday morning believed to be that of a 16-year-old girl who went missing after a jet ski collision on the Merrimack River.
Police ID Man Wanted In Connection With Fatal Quincy CrashPolice are searching for 22-year-old Christopher Murch.
Dunkin' Donuts Says Pumpkin Coffee, Other Fall Flavors Will Return In AugustHow do you know summer is almost over? Pumpkin coffee will be here soon.
'Top Chef' Extortion Trial Jury Has Question For Judge About JurorJurors hit a snag Monday afternoon in the trial of four Teamsters accused of threatening and harassing the crew of the TV reality show "Top Chef" when they told the judge that one among them assumed the men were guilty.
A gang member riding a bicycle at night without a light led police officers to find out he had a loaded handgun, Fresno police said. Sgt. Steve Jaquez said Officers Jacqueline Moreno and Ariana Kasparian were on patrol New Year's Eve in the area of Van Ness and Belmont avenues in central Fresno when they saw the man, later identified as East Lane Crip gang member Melvin Whitehead, riding a bike without a light at night.
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Organizers of President-elect Donald Trump's inaugural parade say the marching band of Alabama's oldest private, historically black liberal arts college has accepted an invitation to perform.
The move comes as historically black schools like Howard University, which marched in President Barack Obama's first inaugural parade, said they didn't apply to march at Trump's inauguration.
The move has lit up Talladega College's social media sites with a sharp debate about the band's decision to participate. Some people voiced strong opposition, while others support the band's participation.
The Presidential Inaugural Committee announced Friday that the Talladega College Marching Tornadoes was among 40 groups, including high school bands and military organizations, scheduled to perform in the parade.
Talladega College officials haven't returned phone calls and emails seeking comment.
Pope Francis turned ice cream man on Monday when he honored his namesake St. George’s Day with a sweet treat for Rome’s needy citizens.
POPE FRANCIS PRAISES ‘VERY GOOD BOURBON’ GIFTED TO HIM BY PRIEST
Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, paid for 3,000 ice creams to be handed out to “the most needy and homeless of Rome,” a statement from the Vatican said.
The Office of Papal Charities handed out the desserts in Pope Francis’ name to homeless shelters, soup kitchens and other facilities that service needy residents of Rome – most of which are run by Catholic charities.
Turns out the Pope could not have picked a better day for the charitable day as temperatures in Rome were unseasonably warm yesterday.
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The pontiff did not personally hand out the ice cream, but charity workers were photographed giving out wrapped ice cream cones, ice cream bars and packaged cups of vanilla and chocolate gelato, along with the usual hot meals served at the shelters.
A PERTH man who admitted distributing images and videos showing children in sexualised poses and activities has had his sentencing delayed so he can complete a rehabilitation program.
Gregory Thomas Crocker has pleaded guilty to five counts of distributing child exploitation material between October and December 2016, and one count of possessing child exploitation material in July.
The WA District Court was told on Tuesday that Crocker used a messaging app called Kik to communicate with people and share the images and videos.
When Crocker was arrested at his Osborne Park workplace, police also found more than 200 images and videos on his phone.
He made admissions during a police interview, the court heard.
Judge Mark Herron agreed the program Crocker had started should be completed and a report obtained before proceeding with the sentencing.
Crocker had his bail renewed and will face court again on May 3.
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An elderly female motorist who had been reported as a reckless driver collided with another vehicle across from the Choctaw Casino Resort.
Last week, the above footage of a Houston woman riding on the hood of car on Highway 290 went viral.
But Chantal Thompson has an explanation for her dangerous stunt.
RELATED: Watch this woman ride down Highway 290 performing an extremely dangerous stunt
Thompson said the father of her child was attempting to steal her car after the two were engaged in a “heated argument.”
I was scared a little bit because I’m like if he throws on the brakes, I’m going to fly off this car. I’m not going to go out without no fight because I work too hard for my things. I’m a single mother and I do this by myself.
The tough Houstonian said she rode on the hood of the car for nearly a mile, holding on with one hand, while dialing 911 to report the auto theft with the other.
Police said they do not expect either party to face charges.
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BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — A Connecticut zoo is welcoming the addition of two tiger cubs.
Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport said Monday that its 10-year-old Amur tiger, Changbai, gave birth Nov. 25 to four tiger cubs, but only two survived. The surviving female cubs were taken from Changbai when she showed no interest in taking care of them.
The 2-week-old cubs are in seclusion in the zoo hospital. Staff is hand-feeding the cubs five times a day.
The zoo says one of the four kittens had been found unresponsive after birth and a second kitten died later that night.
Director Gregg Dancho says every possible effort was being made to help the kittens survive.
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In light of the recent GDP figures in Japan, strategists at UOB Group now sees the economy growing at an annualized 1.3% this year.
Key Quotes
“We initially expected 2017 GDP growth to be at 0.9%, comparable to the growth achieved in 2016 (+1.0%) and 2015 (+1.1%). But with the surprisingly robust 1H 2017 growth outturn, even if we pencil in a moderate technical recession for Japan in 2H (i.e. two sequentially q/q declines), growth is still expected to come in above 1%”.
“As such, we revise our 2017 GDP growth higher to 1.3% even after factoring declines of 2.2%q/q SAAR in 3Q and -1.3%q/q SAAR in 4Q”.
“Again, the key risks ahead for Japan remains to be geo-politics, from Trump’s US economic & foreign policy to the on-going developments in the Korean Peninsula, which may hamper business investment & trade outlook. We also keep a close eye on Japanese domestic politics as a near term risk to outlook”.
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San Diego Padres third baseman Christian Villanueva (22) squeezes powder onto Hunter Renfroe, center, after Renfroe drove in the winning run against the Miami Marlins in a baseball game Wednesday, May 30, 2018, in San Diego. The Padres won 3-2. Gregory Bull AP Photo
When local newspapers shut their doors, communities lose out. People and their stories can’t find coverage. Politicos take liberties when it’s nobody’s job to hold them accountable. What the public doesn’t know winds up hurting them. The city feels poorer, politically and culturally.
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YES, THEY’RE THE REAL VICTIMS HERE: Harvey Weinstein Harassment Claims Put Obamas, Clintons in Tough Spot.
A 70-year-old man was killed after he was severely cut by the propeller on his own boat while swimming with friends in Newport Beach.The Orange County Sheriff's Harbor Patrol said the man went for a swim with a group about a half-mile off Newport Beach on Sunday.At one point, someone backed the double-decker boat toward the man when he was ready to climb aboard.That's when he got caught in the propeller.People on the boat tried to give him CPR, but he was pronounced dead at the dock.Deputies said alcohol did not appear to be a factor in the incident. The investigation was ongoing.
A man has died after he was found with multiple stab wounds in west London.
Officers and paramedics were called to Cathcart Road, Kensington, at just after 10.20pm on Wednesday.
The victim, believed to be in his 40s, was found seriously injured and died at the scene 40 minutes later.
Police have launched a murder investigation after a fatal stabbing in Kensington (Peter Byrne/PA)
Scotland Yard has now launched a murder investigation.
No arrests have been made and a crime scene remains in place at the scene of the stabbing.
The victim’s next of kin have been informed, but formal identification is yet to take place.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information should call 101 or the incident room on 0208 358 0200, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
A burning combine harvester is pumping thick, black smoke into the air near East Clandon.
The fire is in a field off Staple Lane. Four fire crews from Guildford, Godalming and Woking are in attendance.
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Thomas was held out of Monday's practice due to a back injury, Adam Beasley of the Miami Herald reports.
It appears Thomas is being viewed as day-to-day for the time being, but if the injury keeps him out of practice Tuesday, he'll be at greater risk of missing Thursday's preseason tilt with the Ravens. Thomas still shapes up as the Dolphins' top tight end, but after back-to-back disappointing seasons with the Jaguars, he shouldn't be viewed as much more than a middle-tier fantasy option at the position, especially now that he has the disadvantage of familiarizing himself with a new playbook.
When the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima, Japan, on August 6th, 1945, it incinerated humans so quickly that "shadows" of them were left imprinted on surfaces.
The above photo, "Human Shadow Etched in Stone," depicts a man who sat on a flight of stairs outside of the Sumitomo Bank in Hiroshima, Japan, about 800 feet away from the atomic bomb when it detonated. He was so close to its detonation point that he essentially vaporized.
This sort of shadow is also known as a "death shadow."
It won't be long now until Chip Gaines and Joanna Gaines welcome baby no. 5, but the Fixer Upper stars still haven't settled on a name for their baby boy.
The couple dropped a few hints about a possible moniker during Tuesday's episode of Today.
"I want a C name and he [Chip] wants a D name," Joanna told Savannah Guthrie and Craig Melvin. "I say he got the boy, so I get to pick the name."
The shiplap sweethearts have picked names that begin with the letter "D" for their boys in the past. Their eldest child is named Drake and their second son is named Duke. However, it looks like Joanna may break tradition.
"She wants to change the pace," Chip noted.
ESKISEHIR, Turkey — Iceland stayed on the path to becoming the smallest nation to qualify for the World Cup after beating Turkey 3-0 on Friday.
With Finland surprisingly holding Croatia to 1-1, and Ukraine taking three points from Kosovo after a 2-0 away win, the tightest group in European qualifying will have to be decided on Monday in the last round of matches.
Iceland tops Group I with 19 points, and Croatia and Ukraine are two points behind. Turkey is out of contention with 14 as well as Finland with 8.
Iceland is a clear favourite when it hosts Kosovo in its last qualifier, while Croatia has to travel to Ukraine for a tough encounter.
× Not Guilty Plea in Des Moines’ 25th Homicide of 2017
DES MOINES, Iowa – A not guilty plea has been entered in the city of Des Moines’ most recent homicide case.
Online court records show 40-year-old Michael Bell Jr. pleaded not guilty Monday to a charge of first degree murder in the death of Jerry Martin.
Martin was stabbed several times in the 1100 block of Euclid Avenue on October 25th and died from his injuries. A criminal complaint in the case says Bell took several weapons with him to confront Martin about a dispute over $50.
Bell waived his formal arraignment and a trial date has been set for February 12, 2018.
He remains in the Polk County Jail on a bond of $1 million.
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Rangers GM Jon Daniels on Sam Dyson, Keone Kela
Rangers general manager Jon Daniels said Sam Dyson's time on the disabled list will give him a chance to regroup but said Dyson's stuff is still good (Video by Stefan Stevenson).
It's hard not to get hot and sweaty after an hour of tennis practice in the afternoon heat, so the Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation Department want to make sure kids stay safe and don't overheat on days. The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory that ended at 8 p.m. Tuesday.
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Firefighters have put out a brush fire along northbound I-280 in San Francisco, near the Monterey Boulevard onramp.The fire was dangerously close to several homes and vehicles.Firefighters controlled the fire at 11:30 a.m.
A search for two missing preschoolers in Benton City resulted in one of the children being found safe, the other has died after being found in the Yakima River.
According to our news partners at KEPR Action News, the boys, ages two and three, were missing from their home near Benton City at 4:30 p.m. after their father fell asleep while watching them.
First responders searched for the boys in the area of Demoss Road near Overlook Drive.
Benton County Sheriff Jerry Hatcher said divers with Columbia Basin Dive Rescue found the two-year-old in the river.
Crews attempted to revive the toddler and transported him to a nearby hospital, but he later died, according to reports.
Dive Rescue remained in the area to search for the three-year-old.
A relative found the three-year-old wandering in a yard a short time later. Authorities said the child appears to be in good condition.
The Benton County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the incident.
Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Michelle Payne is facing an inquiry after she provided a urine sample that tested positive for a banned substance.
Payne, who in 2015 became the first female to win the famous event, returned an adverse finding at the Swan Hill Cup meeting on June 11 and has been stood down, Racing Victoria (RV) confirmed.
RV stewards will now investigate after receiving a report from Racing Analytical Services Limited which highlighted the presence of the appetite suppressant Phentermine.
Payne is yet to comment, but has been requested to attend the inquiry on Thursday.
The 31-year-old recently rode at Royal Ascot, where she finished fifth on board Kaspersky in the Queen Anne Stakes.
Ten years ago, when Gonzalo Guzmán opened Nopalito in San Francisco, he frequently came up against a narrow notion of what Mexican food is: “Burritos and tacos,” he said. Maybe quesadillas too—though the version Mr. Guzmán offers here was designed to upend expectations.
Crisped corn tortillas sandwich sautéed shredded Brussels sprouts bound with gooey Oaxacan cheese and drizzled with chile oil—a smoky flavor-booster worth trying in other dishes too. Toasting the chiles before blending them into the oil concentrates the flavor...
Both ministers acknowledge there is a need for greater supply of all tenures including market housing.
The say they are keen to see more SME house builders enter or re-enter the market in Wales to increase not only housing supply, but to "innovate and help shape the future of house building".
With St. Patrick's Day on a Saturday this year, local bars and pubs were crowded. We now know how many people were apprehended by law enforcement after not planning a sober ride home.
The Olmsted County Sheriff's Office says that between Friday and Sunday, five people were arrested for DUI.
Two drivers were also sited for minor consumption after committing a motor violation.
Meanwhile, the Minnesota State Patrol says troopers arrested 370 motorists state-wide driving under the influence. That's a big jump from last year when troopers made 175 DWI arrests.
We are in need of some rain and Tropical Storm Nate could bring just that to our area.
Nate has formed in the southwest Caribbean Sea and is predicted to move north through the Gulf of Mexico and possibly over western North Carolina if the current track holds true.
This rain could bring some much needed shower to the triangle area.
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There’s plenty of warm water in place for it to strengthen, so it could likely gain hurricane status tomorrow.
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ST. LOUIS - A judge is expected to consider a request to disqualify St. Louis prosecutors from one of the two felony cases against Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens.
A hearing is scheduled for Tuesday afternoon in the computer data tampering case against Greitens. In that case, Greitens is accused of obtaining a charity donor list for his gubernatorial campaign without permission.
Greitens also faces a felony invasion-of-privacy charge for allegedly taking an unauthorized and compromising photo of a woman with whom he had an affair in 2015, before he was elected.
Defense lawyers asked Judge Rex Burlison to require a special prosecutor in the computer tampering case, citing the use of a private investigator in the earier case. They say prosecutors knew William Tisaby lied under oath.
Junior Lee Boyd, 70, went missing after being released from the Penal Farm around midnight on Sunday. (Source: MPD)
Junior Lee Boyd, 70, went missing after being released from the Penal Farm around midnight on Sunday. (Source: MPD)
Memphis Police Department canceled a City Watch for a missing 70-year-old man with Alzheimer’s.
Police said Junior Lee Boyd, 70, went missing Sunday, April 16 after being released from the Penal Farm around midnight.
A family member arrived to pick Boyd up around 1 a.m., but he was not there. Boyd has since been found.
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As special counsel Robert Mueller continues his inquiries into Russia collusion in the 2016 election, new information continues to be added to the timeline of facts.
NBC News has gathered information starting as early as 2004 to help make sense of the convoluted series of events around President Donald Trump and his inner circle. The timeline will be updated as new information develops.
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Known as much for her stunning looks, sexy photoshoots and bubbly personality as for her tennis career, Eugenie Bouchard, 24, has racked up an impressive following on Instagram.
Known affectionally as “Genie”, the tennis babe has appeared in twice in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue, and is the cousin of Made in Chelsea’s Mimi Bouchard.
The blonde has been in Paris for the last couple of weeks for the French Open, Roland Garros.
Despite being knocked out in the qualifying rounds, Genie has not let her confidence or training game drop, posting a sweaty shot of her gruelling regime to Instagram.
Eugenie is known for posting sexy bikini pics and stunning selfies, so her more serious, determined appearance came as a shock to her followers.
Syndergaard gave up one run on eight hits over seven innings while striking out five in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Orioles.
It seems safe to say the right-hander is ready for his Opening Day assignment. Syndergaard has posted a 23:6 K:BB in 20 innings this spring, and if he stays healthy in 2018 he's more than capable of putting up Cy Young Award-worthy numbers.
EDWARDSVILLE, IL (KTVI) – Trigger is a 3-year-old beagle mix who came to the Metro East Humane Society from the local animal control.
As of this writing, Trigger has been at MEHS for less than a week. Staffers have noticed he’s quite the leisurely dog and enjoys long walks so he can sniff everything around him.
When he’s not putting his nose to use, Trigger loves attention and cuddles.
If you are interested in learning more about Trigger, visit MEHS or fill out an adoption application online.
Metro East Humane Society
8495 State Route 143
Edwardsville, IL 62025
Phone: 618-656-4405
E-mail: info@mehs.org
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Arconic Chairman and CEO Klaus Kleinfeld, who led the breakup of Alcoa in 2016 and the formation of his aerospace-focused successor, suddenly has left the positions at the top due to “poor judgment,” as part of an activist shareholder dispute.... More
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Pentagon official tells The Associated Press that transgender people can enlist in the military beginning Jan. 1, despite President Donald Trump’s opposition.
The new policy reflects growing legal pressure on the issue and the difficult hurdles the federal government would have to cross to enforce Trump’s demand to ban transgender individuals from the military. Two federal courts already have ruled against the ban.
Potential transgender recruits will have to overcome a lengthy and strict set of physical, medical and mental conditions that make it possible, though difficult, for them to join the armed services.
Maj. David Eastburn says the enlistment of transgender recruits will start Jan. 1 and go on amid the legal battles. The Department of Defense also is studying the issue.
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SOUTHWEST RANCHES, Fla. - A 21-year-old man said he intends to rebuild after a fire destroyed his exotic animal farm in Southwest Ranches.
Blake Kaldirimoglu started Blake's Exotic Animal Ranch in 2004 as a way to teach schoolchildren about conversation.
His life's work went up in flames Tuesday when a fire killed about 300 exotic turtles, tortoises and fish.
"Everything's gone, you guys," Kaldirimoglu said in a cellphone video he recorded as the barn that housed the pets burned. "Everything's gone. I don't have words."
Kaldirimoglu said he believes lightning was to blame.
A GoFundMe page was created to help Kaldirimoglu rebuild the barn and replenish the population.
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Charlie Rowley, 45, and Dawn Sturgess, 44, fell ill on Saturday in Amesbury, just miles from the Salisbury attack on Skripal and daughter Yulia in March.
Metropolitan Police Assistant Commissioner Neil Basu confirmed the substance that left the couple ill was Novichok, the same substance used to attack Skripal.
Home Secretary Sajid Javid is set to chair an emergency Cobra meeting, Downing Street said.
Cops initially believed the couple had been exposed to a damaging batch of crack cocaine or heroin, Class A drugs.
But mystery now surrounds the incident at the weekend after Basu made the bombshell statement tonight.
The couple remain in a critical condition, with police stating that nobody else has been exposed to the substance.
The all share was down 1.02% to 58‚656.80 points, and is down 4.77% for the week, its worst performance since January 2016
In May, BTS — the K-Pop band that has taken the international music industry by storm — made major waves and surprised fans by taking home a big win as the best social group during the Billboard Music Awards. While their popularity is certainly attributed to their music, there’s something else these talented guys have to offer: style. From dapper looks to matching jumpsuits, the band — made up of Jungkook, Suga, Jin, Rapmon, Jimin, J-Hope, and V — is notorious for their eclectic, fashion-forward outfits on the red carpet, on social media, and beyond. Now, they celebrate their 4-year anniversary together as a band and, of course, they're doing it in the most fashionable way possible. As part of the celebration, they took to a live stream to host a pajama party complete with matching light pink pajamas, white sneakers, polka dot scarves and a pink cake. To commemorate their anniversary, click ahead to see some of their best style moments so far.
James (knee) was able to participate in individual drills at practice Wednesday, Matt Barrows of the Sacramento Bee reports.
James spent the entire 2017 season on injured reserve due a torn ACL he suffered in the 49ers' preseason opener last August. It shouldn't be long before he's able to participate in the team's full practice, and the expectation is that he'll be operating without any restrictions by the time training camp starts up in this summer.
Interpretation of the news based on evidence, including data, as well as anticipating how events might unfold based on past events President Trump and first lady Melania Trump welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping and first lady Peng Liyuan at Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Fla., April 6. Before hosting the annual Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House on Tuesday, President Trump had another traditional Easter event to attend: the annual Easter egg hunt at Mar-a-Lago, the resort he owns in Palm Beach, Fla. On Sunday, the president and first lady Melania Trump attended the private event at the club while the reporter assigned to cover the president for the White House press corps waited in the parking lot.
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Democratic candidate for governor Antonion Villaraigosa met with the Fresno Bee editorial board in Fresno. ERIC PAUL ZAMORA ezamora@fresnobee.com
*Not to judge, but I guess you can justify just about anything. Who knew one day there would be computers? Cellphones? Drive-thru funeral services?
***Insert sound of screeching car brakes here***
Yes. You read that correctly. Please know that I am attempting to present this to you using my game face (though something inside of me wants to bust out laughing). My apologies in advance for any offense that may cause somebody. But a funeral home in Memphis is giving this new concept a go.
And who am I to think that’s funny?
The R. Bernard Funeral Home is housed in a building that was formerly a bank, and for some ungodly reason, they feel they absolutely must use the drive-thru window. For what for, you ask?
Ah! Here’s something: As a way for people to view their recently departed…without getting out of the car.
There you go!
Now head your anxious butt over to EURThisNthat to see it!
In the deaths of 11 members of a family in Burari, Delhi Police in its investigation has found that there is not an outsider role. CCTV footage has revealed that family brought stools, wires used in the mass hanging.
Days after a shocking incident reported at the national capital, Delhi police, in its initial probe, has found that there is not an outsider role in deaths of 11 members of a family in Burari. CCTV footage of a camera installed at opposition the house shows a woman of the family bringing stool, which was one of the five stools that were used in the alleged mass suicide, in evening at around 10:00pm and fifteen minutes later, two boys bringing wires used in the hangings. Various media reports pointing towards the initial evidence have speculated that it a mass suicide.
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BRASILIA, March 30 Brazil's central bank said on Thursday that lower inflation could allow it to step up its pace of interest rate cuts and that its inflation estimates based on market parameters remained below or at the official target for the next two years.
In its quarterly inflation report released on Thursday, the bank lowered its 2017 inflation market forecast to 4.0 percent from 4.7 percent in its previous report. For 2018, its estimate remained at 4.5 percent, exactly at the center of its official target. (Reporting by Silvio Cascione and Alonso Soto; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
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* Vine Resources Inc files for ipo of up to $500 million for co's class a common stock - sec filing
* Vine Resources Inc says have applied to list class a common stock on the new york stock exchange under the symbol “vri"
* Vine Resources Inc says credit suisse, morgan stanley are underwriters to ipo
* Vine Resources Inc - IPO price estimated solely for the purpose of calculating the registration fee Source text - bit.ly/2oSornV
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April 3 RadNet Inc:
* RadNet Inc says has signed and begun operations of two imaging joint ventures with cedars-sinai
* Radnet -under terms of joint venture in San Fernando Valley, Cedars-Sinai has purchased an interest in four imaging centers previously owned by RadNet
* RadNet Inc says under terms of joint venture agreements, RadNet will continue to manage operations of imaging centers on a day-to-day basis Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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The Crosstown Shootout will again be played in December this coming season.
The University of Cincinnati has announced dates for three high profile non-conference games, and the Bearcats will be playing the Crosstown Shootout against Xavier in the newly renovated Fifth Third Arena on Dec. 8. It’ll be the 86th edition of the series between the city rivals.
UC will open the 2018-19 season with Ohio State on Nov. 7. It will the first match-up between the in-state rivals in Cincinnati since 1920.
The Bearcats will also host UCLA on Dec. 19. It’s the second of a home-and-home series between the two teams. The Bearcats won 77-63 at Pauley Pavilion this past season.
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A Magistrates’ Court sitting in Benin on Wednesday remanded a 52-year-old man, Monday Ovbovbo, in prison custody for allegedly raping his 15-year-old daughter.
The prosecutor, Thomas Ojo, told the court that the accused committed the offence on May 19, 2018, at Idogbo community in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of Edo.
He said the offence was punishable under Section 214 of the Criminal Code Cap 48, Vol II, Laws of the defunct Bendel State now applicable in Edo State.
The accused, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge when his plea was taken.
Magistrate J. O. Ejale ordered the remand of the accused and adjourned the case till July 13 for further hearing.
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Truman State University has released the names of students who graduated during spring commencement. More than 1,100 students participated in the May 13 ceremony.
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OTSELIC  It was the stellar play of Brookfields Carter Reilly that provided the difference in their contest against the Otselic Valley Vikings on Wednesday October 4.
Reillys offensive game was virtually uncontainable by the Vikings defense, proving to be a one man wrecking crew as provided three goals within the contest- scoring the first two of Brookfields goals.
Magnum, the British pomp-rock band that first rose to fame across the pond in the early ’80s, has consistently yet quietly released music since 1978. A brief hiatus in the late ’90s was followed by a deal with powerful German record label SPV, which helped Magnum gain new fans in the United States. Original and current lead singer Bob Catley’s dusty vocals always seemed especially suited to the band’s softer, emotive moments, which makes The Valley of Tears: The Ballads an ideal album for mid-winter introspection. Melodically, lyrically and structurally, these 10 remastered, partially remixed or even re-recorded songs provide an overview of Magnum’s gentler side. The lack of up-tempo material on The Valley of Tears , though, may make listeners want to seek out the band’s heavier work. Start with the 2011 single-disc anthology Evolution or the 2010 box set The Gathering .
Teachers also took part in the series of sit-ins to push for the approval of the salary scale bill (The Daily Star/Hasan Shaaban)
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Meet the artists and enjoy refreshments at the opening reception for Lemon Street Gallery member artists which include painters Phyllis Boateng and Robert Marcella, and sculptor Ann Levin. This exhibit in the Brick Gallery runs from June 23 - July 23, 2017. Regular gallery hours are Wednesday 11-6pm, Thursday 11-8pm, Friday and Saturday 11-6pm and Sunday 11-4pm.
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A very large containership CSCL Jupiter has run aground on the banks of the river Scheldt blocking access to the Port of Antwerp.
The 14,300 teu, Hong Kong-flagged CSCL Jupiter was reported to be proceeding downstream from the Port of Antwerp when its steering gear failed causing it to run aground on the banks Scheldt, in Zeeland, the Netherlands. The river connects the Belgian port to the North Sea, and the vessel was enroute to Hamburg.
Tugboats are in attendance in hopes of refloating the vessel at high tide, however, a video which can be viewed below shows the CSCL Jupiter to be hard aground.
"We're heading for low tide in the coming hours, that does not make things easier," a port spokeswoman was quoted as saying by Reuters.
Aljamain Sterling wants a piece of Jimmie Rivera.
Sterling is the seventh ranked Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) bantamweight, while Rivera holds the third spot. The “Funk Master” is coming off a unanimous decision win over former 135-pound champion Renan Barao. Meanwhile, Rivera defeated Thomas Almedia in an exciting tilt.
With T.J. Dillashaw likely next in line for a title shot and Dominick Cruz waiting for his turn, that leaves Rivera on the outside looking in. During a recent appearance on the UFC Unfiltered podcast, Sterling explained why a bout with “El Terror” makes sense (via MMA Weekly):
“I want Jimmie Rivera. I think that’s the proper fight. He’s talked a lot of (expletive) to me coming up on the regional scene, talking about my striking and that I’m not very good, overrated. He started with striking. I started with wrestling. I had to learn. Now that I”m here, I”m like, let’s go. Let’s see who can back up the talk now.”
Of all the treasures from the tomb of Tutankhamun, it's the ones that paint a picture of Tutankhamun's family that are the most unsettling.
GERING, Neb. (AP) — A nurse convicted in Colorado and Nebraska of groping patients has been sentenced in Nebraska to three years in prison.
The Scottsbluff Star-Herald reports that 45-year-old Thomas Moore was sentenced Tuesday in Scotts Bluff County Court for convictions of three counts of third-degree sexual assault.
Moore had pleaded guilty to the counts earlier this month.
Three women told investigators that they’d been groped or otherwise sexually assaulted by Moore when he worked at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff in 2014 and 2015. Their accusations came to light as Colorado investigators worked cases against Moore in Fort Collins and Greeley. Moore eventually pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 12 years in a Colorado prison.
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All good things come to an end. On Dec 15, we'll bid farewell to AIM. Thank you to all our users! #AIMemories https://t.co/b6cjR2tSuU pic.twitter.com/V09Fl7EPMx — AIM (@aim) October 6, 2017
America Online Instant Messenger, affectionately known as AIM, will come to an end after 20 years on December 15.Michael Albers, VP of Communications Product at Oath, said in an announcement , "AIM tapped into new digital technologies and ignited a cultural shift, but the way in which we communicate with each other has profoundly changed."The messaging program became wildly popular in the late 1990s and early 2000s as more households began owning computers and the internet grew.AIM users will always remember their first screenname, organizing buddy lists and being able to chat with friends at home after school.
Authorities say the alleged leader of a homicidal drug ring that imported tons of cocaine from Colombia into the U.S. has been brought to New York to face charges.
Daniel Rendon-Herrera, also known as "Don Mario," pleaded not guilty in Brooklyn on Tuesday to leading a continuing criminal enterprise.
There was no immediate comment from the defense.
Federal authorities say that the organization sent multi-ton, U.S.-bound shipments of cocaine from Colombia through Central America between about June 2003 and December 2014.
U.S. Attorney Richard P. Donoghue says the group also employed hit men across North and South America.
Yes, your nomination is late, "Stranger Things." Netflix In many ways, for television shows got it so right.
We definitely celebrated the nominations for "The Crown," "Game of Thrones," "This Is Us," "Insecure," and "Master of None," among many others. In all, the Golden Globes put together a pretty good list of nominees. But there were a few instances that really threw us.
Keep reading to see which TV show nominations we believe aren't worthy.
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) - Taiwan's immigration department said Tuesday that it has provided temporary accommodation to a Chinese dissident who left his tour group intending to apply for political asylum in democratic Taiwan.
Zhang Xiangzhong abandoned his fellow travelers on April 13, one day after arriving in Taipei on a package tour. He said he hoped to stay on the self-governing island to promote democracy on the Chinese mainland, which is ruled by the authoritarian Communist Party.
The department said in a statement that it found Zhang on Monday night and provided him with temporary accommodation because he did not have any. It said it was investigating the reasons for him leaving his tour group.
Taiwan stopped offering political asylum to Chinese citizens to discourage illegal immigration and a string of plane hijackings in the 1990s by mainland citizens wanting to flee to Taiwan.
The Taiwanese government says it sometimes offers long-term residence permits on a case-by-case basis.
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A man has been arrested in Belgium after he was accused of threatening passengers on a train with an 11-inch blade while shouting 'Allahu Akbar'.
Eyewitnesses reported hearing the man ranting on the train and he is alleged to have shouted: 'Allahu Akbar' and 'We're going to kill all of you'.
Police were waiting for the suspect on the platform as the train arrived at Brussels-South.
They reportedly found him in possession of a knife but noone was hurt during the incident on Monday (2 October).
The suspect is being held in custody on suspicion of being linked to a terrorist organisation.
His detention was extended by one month as the case is being investigated, Mail Online reports
There have been a spate of terror attacks in Belgium in recent months. In August, a knifeman was shot dead in Brussels after attacking a group of soldiers.
And in March 2016 35 people were killed and more than 300 were injured in the Belgian capital when suicide bombers attacked the airport and Maalbeek metro station.
A half-naked man suspected in the slayings of four people at a Waffle House remained on the run Monday, and authorities said he may be armed with one of the guns seized from him last year after he tried to enter the White House to see President Donald Trump.
Edoardo Molinari won the Trophee Hassann II tournament in Morocco over the weekend. His prize for winning the European Tour event was a golden jewel-encrusted knife. I mean, green jackets and Claret Jugs are neat and everything, but you’d never see those used as a weapon in Game of Thrones. More tournament directors should consider going this direction when it comes time to order a trophy for upcoming events.
Meanwhile, 22-year old Czech Klára Spilková won the adjoining Lalla Meryem Cup and was awarded a box full of jewel-encrusted… fashion accessories?
Tuesday, April 24, 2018
BERN, SWITZERLAND—Expatica reports that Yves Fischer of Switzerland’s Federal Office of Culture handed over more than 500 coins dating to the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman periods to Danijela Vanusic, Serbia’s deputy minister of culture. The coins had been listed online, and Swiss officials seized them before they were sold. A second-century sesterce bearing the likeness of the Roman Empress Faustina, and a gold solidus depicting the Byzantine emperor Heraclius dating to the seventh century are among the recovered coins. For more, go to “Switzerland Everlasting.”
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A number of positions are available at a brand new store on Bond Street in Chelmsford, and this is how you can apply.
Tiptree is opening a new shop and tea room - and it is looking for staff to help run it.
The company, owned by Wilkin & Sons Ltd, which produces some of Essex's most infamous jams, are looking for both full time and part time cooks to work in the tea room kitchens.
They are also looking for warm and friendly retail assistants to man the store.
Situated next to Foyles bookstore, the new store will take pride of place at the popular shopping destination, Bond Street.
The tea room will showcase its range of preserves, interesting gifts and delicious teas.
After opening in September 2016, Bond Street is home to 25 luxury shops, seven riverside restaurants and a five-screen Everyman cinema.
It also has the only John Lewis department store in Essex and with a large basement car park.
Contact Tiptree to apply on bondstreet@tiptree.com
Betts (wrist) is confident he will be ready for Game 3 of the ALDS on Sunday against the Astros, Scott Lauber of ESPN.com reports.
He said his left wrist "flared up" on a swing in the eighth inning of Game 2, but his confidence regarding his availability going forward is promising. Consider him probable for Game 3.
In this Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018, image, team South Korea with Kim Bo-reum, right, Park Ji Woo, center, and Noh Seon-yeong, left, compete in the women’s team pursuit speedskating race for seventh and eight place at the Gangneung Oval at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea. Kim and Park came under criticism in their home country being accused of a lack of team spirit as they left Noh trailing 4 seconds behind and failed to comfort her after the race. More than 566,000 people have signed the online petition to South Korea’s presidential office to expel skaters Kim Bo-reum and Park Ji-woo from the South Korean national skating team. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Lawanda Brown, of Fernandina Beach, Florida, was charged with attempted murder on May 29, 2018. Nassau County Sheriff's deputies say she shot her husband in the head in their home after she didn't like his tone in the way he asked her to do a Google search. Nassau County Sheriff's Office
So the Pearsons aren't as perfect as you thought. This Is Us showed Jack (Milo Ventimiglia) and Rebecca (Mandy Moore) in their first big fight in the Tuesday, Feb. 14 episode titled "Jack Pearson's Son." What happened? Rebecca never disclosed the fact that she was in a band with her former boyfriend. The band that she was going to on a five-state tour with, leaving Jack and her kids behind. Jack was supportive, at first, until he found out the ex-boyfriend factor.
The fight, on Valentine's Day of all days, brought up some feelings that have been festering. See the big moment below.
HOUSTON — Heavy rains that flooded some Houston streets on July Fourth are expected to subside.
National Weather Service meteorologist Patrick Blood says the rains should subside by mid-afternoon. Blood says the city saw heavy rainfall early Wednesday morning that led to 1 to 2 feet (0.3 to 0.6 meters) of water collecting on some roadways, mostly in west Houston.
Blood says there has been one report of a high-water rescue and that officials are asking people to stay home and off the flooded roads.
Blood says the flooding is typical for Houston and will not at all resemble the devastating floods caused last year by Hurricane Harvey. If the rain continues trending the way it has been, the impact should be minor.
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NRG Energy's GenOn unit files for bankruptcy
WILMINGTON, Del., June 14 NRG Energy Inc's GenOn business filed for bankruptcy on Wednesday with an agreement with bondholders to cut $1.75 billion of its debt and restructure the power generator as a standalone business, according to a securities filing.
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Authorities in Austin, Texas, say an explosion has injured at least 2 people, but they haven't determined the cause.
3.10pm: A MINIMUM of nine fire crews have responded to reports of a fire at Rosedale.
QFES were called about the blaze threatening homes about 1.45pm however only one has arrived at the scene so far.
A QFES media spokeswoman said the site of the fire "is a fair distance away from anything so it's taken crew a bit to get there."
Fire units from both central Queensland and the north coast have been contacted for urgent help.
Police are on scene.
Updates to follow.
A 19-year veteran officer of the Allen County Sheriff's Department died after suffering a medical emergency Sunday night, the sheriff's department said.
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RAYONG – A jet plane has crashed during a test flight in Rayong, leaving two people injured.
The two-seater aircraft, which had recently undergone maintenance, collided with a tree in a rubber plantation near the airport as its pilot was preparing to land.
A flight instructor and a mechanic were seriously injured. Both have been hospitalized. Officials are carrying out a probe into the cause of the accident.
ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) - A nurse accused of inappropriate sexual contact with a Pennsylvania jail inmate has reached a plea deal with prosecutors.
Twenty-seven-year-old Danika Alexander of Whitehall Township pleaded guilty Tuesday to a single misdemeanor count of official oppression. In exchange, Lehigh County prosecutors withdrew a felony charge of institutional sexual assault.
Alexander worked for a contractor at the Lehigh County jail where staff noticed an unusually high number of visits by one inmate to her work station in June and July. Authorities said the inmate made 39 calls to her personal cellphone that were recorded by the jail and revealed evidence of a sexual relationship.
Chief Deputy District Attorney Matthew Falk said the plea deal was offered because investigators determined that there was no evidence of coercion or force.
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RED WING, Minn. (AP) — Red Wing officials are considering changing a policy regarding a decades-long tradition of painting graffiti on a bluff.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Country star Eric Church struggled to hold back tears in a tribute to the victims of the mass shooting at a country music festival in Las Vegas and debuted a song he wrote in their honor called "Why Not Me."
Church was a headliner at the Route 91 Harvest Festival two days before a gunman opened fire on a crowd of thousands Sunday night.
During his performance Wednesday at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee, Church declared: "Those were my people. Those were my fans."
The singer pointed out two seats left empty in the Opry house for Sonny Melton, of Paris, Tennessee, who died, and his wife, Heather, who survived. He said no amount of bullets can take away his memories of those fans.
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The Governor of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday said that the visit of the President of France, Emmanuel Macron to Lagos will usher in a new dawn.
Ambode made the remark while speaking at the Afrika Shrine in Ikeja, on Tuesday night, at an event tagged “Celebrate African Culture”, which welcomed Macron to the state.
Ambode stated that the French Leader’s visit would signal the dawn of a new collaboration between France and Lagos State.
He said “President Macron’s visit is expected to signal the dawn of a new collaboration between France and Lagos State in the quest to make the state the culture and entertainment capital of Africa.
“The event is also about celebrating African culture which was a positive step for France as it sought to rebuild its relationship with Africa.”
The French leader at the event was given the opportunity to interact with Nigerian musicians, artists, fashion designers and filmmakers, even as he encouraged Nigerian youths to participate in politics.
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Kotoko coach Zdravko Lugarusic has hits back at criticism over his tactics following his side's comeback 2-1 win over Liberty Professionals.
Questions have been raised about the 3-5-2 formation being deployed by the Croat.
Striker Yakubu Mohammed grabbed a sensational brace as the Porcupine Warriors recorded their first win in their opening clash.
The system being deployed by the European has raised eyebrow but he has moved to water down on the criticism.
''People are making so much noise about the formation I want to play. Ghanaian players are gifted and so wherever you fix them; they will play,"
"So many Ghanaian players play outside and play in Europe top competitions. They play with different tactics of formation for their respective clubs."
For more Ghana football news visit www.ghanasoccernet.com
The telerob Explosive Ordnance Disposal and observation robot helps crews with bomb disposals and equipment placement
You might hear some loud bangs coming from the grounds at 19 Wing Comox over the next 2 weeks.
Bomb disposal technicians from across the country are training hard to hone their skills. Warrant Officer Dan Marlow says they’ll be encountering a mix of bomb-threat and disposal scenarios.
Marlow notes that unlike in partner countries like the United States, technicians in Canada also have primary roles in addition to their work in bomb disposal.
The training at 19 Wing Comox started on Monday, February 13th and goes until February 24th.
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Two people were arrested and charged with drug related offenses Friday in Burke County.
Investigators executed a search warrant in the 900 block of St. Mary's Church Road and seized meth and paraphernalia.
Michael Leonard and Karen Ray were arrested for maintaining a dwelling for controlled substance, possession of meth and possession of paraphernalia.
Both were transported to Burke-Catawba District Confinement Facility and placed under secured bonds.
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MT. MORRIS TWP., MI - Ira Rutherford is glad there was someone inside Beecher High School's Moses Lacy Field House on Wednesday.
Rutherford, the interim superintendent for Beecher schools, was at a board meeting on Oct. 4, when he got news of a small electrical fire at the facility.
"We're lucky people were there, otherwise it would've spread," he said.
The school's football coach and athletic director, along with a handful of students saw the smoke inside the field house at 1020 W. Coldwater Road and called 911, Rutherford said.
The fire started around 6:30 p.m., but was put out a short time later.
There was damage to the roof, Rutherford said, but it is considered minor.
None of the school's athletic programming will be impacted, he said.
"We were fortunate because if someone hadn't been there it could've been more devastating," Rutherford said.
The Pulaski-Alexander Soil and Water Conservation District’s 69th annual meeting is planned Feb. 23.
The meeting will be in the cafeteria at Shawnee Community College near Ullin.
Registration begins at 5:30 p.m., with dinner served at 6 p.m. followed by a business meeting at 7 p.m.
During the meeting two directors will be elected, a conservation farm family of the year will be recognized and area students will receive awards for winning our poster and essay contests.
A silent auction is planned from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
For more information, call the soil and water conservation district office at 618-747-2305, extension 104.
LeBron James caught Andrew Wiggins napping on this perfectly executed between-the-legs pass, which Derrick Williams completed with a dunk. King James has been on-point throughout the first half.
LeBron's got it going on @NBATV. He's up to 14 PTS, 8 ASTS for the @cavs & they lead the @Timberwolves 69-61 at the half. pic.twitter.com/ltVLKqFMoZ — NBA (@NBA) February 15, 2017
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2:31 Los Banos dramatically defeats El Dorado
1:50 Fire leads Merced deputies to marijuana grow
0:34 Search for Ghost Ship warehouse fire victims continues in Oakland
2:16 Drone flies over Lake Oroville Auxiliary Spillway
0:37 Tempers flare in Marysville traffic
4:59 Los Banos family have hope of ‘achieving the American Dream,’ Costa says
2:04 Delhi High School hosts exchange students from Beijing, China
1:41 Democrats warn that any repeal of Obamacare would 'make America sick again'
Despite top San Jose officials urging the City Council to reject a proposal that involved putting cameras on streetlights, elected leaders approved a scaled-back version of the plan Tuesday. The decision came after hours of debate about privacy concerns and questions about whether San Jose, a city that prides itself as the center of innovation, is ready for the new technology - especially since it doesn't have a privacy policy on the books.
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Kyrie Irving Covers 2017 All-Star Issue
Who better to grace the cover of this year's All-Star issue than the Cavs' clutch PG and Mr. All-Star Weekend himself, Kyrie Irving.
Sydney apprentice Lee Magorrian rode his first Queensland winner and helped his master Chris Waller train a trifecta in the McCain Foods Cup (2200m).
Magorrian's mount Exoteric ($7.50) was far too strong for his stablemates Xebec ($3.50) and Irish Optimism($7).
Irish-born Magorrian did most of his early riding in New Zealand before joining Waller last year.
He spent the week at Waller's Gold Coast stables to help with trackwork and will return to ride in NSW midweek.
Waller's Queensland manager Paul Shailer said the addition of a Norton bit to Exoteric's race day gear had helped the gelding.
"He has not wanted to go to the line in a couple of wins and even though he did that again a bit on the home turn he was a lot truer today," Shailer said.
A former University of South Carolina football player is facing eight years in prison for making and distributing crack cocaine. The State of Columbia reports 33-year-old Demetris Summers pleaded guilty Friday.
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ESCONDIDO, Calif. — Authorities have arrested a suspect in the stabbing death of a 75-year-old retiree more than three decades ago in Southern California.
Police in Escondido say technology led to new analysis of fingerprints from the apartment where Richard Finney was stabbed 31 times in 1986.
The San Diego Union-Tribune reported Monday that Nathan Eugene Mathis faces a charge of murder and an allegation that he used a knife in the attack. The 62-year-old retired security guard pleaded not guilty last week.
Investigators haven’t named a possible motive or said whether the defendant and the victim knew each other.
Gina Turi Curry, Finney’s granddaughter, tells the newspaper she burst into tears when police informed her of the arrest.
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PINELLAS PARK, Fla. (WFLA) – Pinellas Park police are looking to identify a suspect who is seen on video taking a package from the front door of a home.
The incident occurred Monday afternoon around 2 p.m.
The suspect is seen walking off down the street with the package, which contained a laptop computer.
Anyone with information on the identity of whereabouts of the suspect is asked to contact the Pinellas Park Police Department at 727-369-7864.
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Three new breeds are making their debut at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Get to know two of them: the sloughi and the pumi.
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David Light, left, of Neptune Mountaineering in Boulder, helps Jesse Keough select some climbing equipment on Tuesday. Feb. 14, 2017 "As quickly as we can do it, we are going to stock up," Schmidt said.
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THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — A United Nations prosecution lawyer has urged appeals judges to convict former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic on a second genocide count and increase his 40-year sentence for overseeing Serb atrocities during the Bosnian war to a life sentence.
Prosecutor Katrina Gustafson told a five-judge appellate panel at the U.N. Mechanism for International Criminal Tribunals that Karadzic "abused his immense power to spill the blood of countless victims. Justice requires that he receive the highest possible sentence — a life sentence."
Karadzic's lawyers said Tuesday that not only should he not be convicted of a second genocide count, but the genocide conviction imposed by trial judges in 2016 for Karadzic's role in the 1995 Srebrenica massacre should be overturned on appeal.
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YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – A man from Youngstown will spend the next three years in prison for causing a fatal crash almost two years ago.
Eric Wallace was in court Monday afternoon for sentencing.
He pleaded guilty in connection with the traffic death of Jerome Atkins in early 2016.
At the time, investigators said Wallace was driving at more than 80 miles per hour. Investigators said he was also under the influence of alcohol and cocaine when his car collided with Atkins’ vehicle.
In addition to the prison time, Mahoning County Judge John Durkin permanently revoked Wallace’s driving privileges.
Haitham Abdullah Hamad al-Terazi was a prominent leader and a target for security operations
Haitham Abdullah Hamad al-Terazi, described by Iraqi forces as an "important target" and his companion were killed during the operation in Mutaibija
Commander of Dijla Operations Mazhar al-Azzawi told AlSumaria News on Monday: “Joint troops killed a senior IS leader called Haitham Abdullah Hamad al-Terazi and one of his companions in an operation carried out near Hawi al-Azeem region.
“He has been an important target for security troops, which killed him after locating his position accurately.
"Such operations killed several IS leaders over the past few months, especially near borders between Salahuddin and Diyala.”
The Democrat has been covering the events of the past week with a heavy heart as our staff does its best to provide the best coverage to our readers. When a city like Sedalia loses a member, especially a young person, in a tragic way, it affects the whole community.
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Winger Jacob Stockdale scores a brilliant try as Ulster fight back to beat Connacht 16-8.
Connacht had led 5-3 at half-time but the hosts responded for the win which puts them top of Conference B in the Pro14.
Petit was placed on the bereavement list Tuesday, Julian McWilliams of The Athletic Bay Area reports.
Per the rules of the bereavement list, Petit must miss a minimum of three days, but he can miss up to seven days. While he's away from the team, Lou Trivino will take his place in the Oakland bullpen.
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Colin Beaton was last seen at around 2 a.m. Saturday, when he left a cottage in Harbourview, N.S., near Port Hood in Cape Breton.
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YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County Veterans Service Commission office at Oakhill Renaissance Place, 345 Oak Hill Ave. Suite 100, will be closed Friday.
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Defensive end Jared Crick has been carted off the Denver Broncos practice field after apparently injuring his right leg during run drills Monday.
Crick's injury comes 48 hours after the Broncos' other starting defensive end, Derek Wolfe, was carted off the field with a sprained right ankle that could sideline him until the season opener next month.
The Broncos have been hit hard along their rebuilt D-line this summer, losing defensive end Billy Winn to a torn right ACL in their preseason opener last week and Wolfe over the weekend. Also sidelined until September are nose tackle Kyle Peko (foot) and outside linebackers Shane Ray (wrist) and Shaq Barrett (hip).
Also, rookie receiver/returner Carlos Henderson underwent thumb surgery on Sunday.
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Surveillance video shows the moments an explosive device detonated inside a subway tunnel near New York City's Port Authority Bus Terminal Monday morning.The video, which was posted on social media, shows a crowd of people walking through the tunnel that runs under 42nd Street in Manhattan, connecting the Port Authority station with Times Square.Moments into the video at 7:20 a.m., the explosion can be seen in the tunnel and then people start running.NYPD officials confirmed the video was accurate.Authorities said the suspected bomber had a pipe bomb affixed to him with Velcro straps. He was seriously injured. Four bystanders were treated for minor injuries.Photos of the scene:More coverage of the NYC explosion:----------
While the US won't be getting another look at a total solar eclipse until 2024, parts of the US will get to see another rare eclipse in 2018 and they'll get to check it out this month.
Warrington have appointed Australian Steve Price as their new head coach on a two-year contract.
The 40-year-old, a former St George Illawarra head coach who has been assistant with Cronulla for the last three years, succeeds Tony Smith who brought his nine-year reign to a close at the end of the season.
“We firmly believe that in Steve Price we have found the right man to bring success to Warrington Wolves,” said chief executive Karl Fitzpatrick.
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He walked in the Philipp Plein show
(CNN) Jeremy Meeks went from a trending topic to a working model.
And now the man who was dubbed #FelonBae and "Hot Felon" has made his debut on a New York Fashion Week runway.
Meeks found fame in June 2014, after his mugshot following an arrest on weapons charges went viral on the Stockton, California, police Facebook page.
The attention led to him not only becoming a social media star, but also getting signed by a management company and launching his modeling career.
Gunmen posing as military forces were holding dozens of hostages inside a popular restaurant in Somalia's capital in an attack that began when a car bomb exploded at the gate, police and a witness said Wednesday night, while the extremist group al-Shabab claimed responsibility. Police said at least nine people had been killed and several wounded. ABCnews 10:25:00 PM CEST
FOR the first time since the collapse of Lehman Brothers in 2008, a sitting chair of the US Federal Reserve may well get to complete the normalisation of America's central bank policy. But while guiding the US economy out of the global financial crisis may have been a hairy task for his
What a bargain! Retailing for 99 cents, those plastic stencils that help you draw a straight line around your ball (photo, left) are dollar-for-dollar one of the most effective training aids on the market.
Aligning the mark to your starting line and the putter to the mark is a foolproof way to square the face in relation to where you're aimed. But why stop there? I have my students draw a line, then shift the tool ever so slightly to draw another line right next to it, and then keep shifting and marking until the line is a quarter-inch thick.
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More than 260 grammes of cannabis were seized and a 41-year-old man was arrested in connection with the possession of illegal drugs on Tuesday afternoon in Limassol.
When members of the drug squad searched the car of a Limassol resident, at around 2.35pm, they found 250 grammes of cannabis and € 1,428 in cash.
They then conducted a search at his house where they discovered a further 12 grammes of cannabis, an electronic scale and € 1,500.
The suspect was detained pending further investigations.
The Dodgers took their time with Trayce Thompson in spring training, waiting until March 11 before the outfielder saw his first Cactus League at-bats. Thompson was several months removed from the multiple back fractures that ended his 2016 season and raring to go from the start.
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Dustin Johnson said Monday he is hitting the ball better now than before he suffered the back injury that knocked him out of the Masters.
“I was hitting the ball better today than I was when I injured myself, so that was a lot of fun,” Johnson told Jordan Schultz of the Huffington Post.
Johnson reportedly fell on a flight of stairs a day before he was scheduled to tee off in the this month’s Masters. The resulting back injury prevented him from making his Augusta tee time and triggered volumes of speculation on how it may have happened.
“The back’s feeling a lot better. It’s probably about 85-90 percent right now,” he told Schultz, according to Schultz’s Twitter feed.
Johnson, the world’s No. 1 player, said last week he’ll play in the Wells Fargo Championships at Eagle Point Golf Club from May 4-7.
Missing youth’s body recovered
NANKANA SAHIB: The body of a missing youth was recovered here from a garden of a village Wakilwala on Wednesday. Ali Gujjar, 26, son of Gulam Muhammad of Adampur was missing from his house since the last two days. His body was hanging from a tree. It appeared he had committed suicide as he was reportedly an addict.
A man was transported to local hospital after being shot during a carjacking.
Police say they victim’s car was rear ended by a black sedan in the area of Murphy Avenue and Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard just before midnight.
All parties exited their vehicles when a suspect produced a firearm and shot the victim.
The suspects then left the scene in the sedan and the victim’s black 2015 Toyota Camry with a Georgia tag.
The victim was transported to Grady Memorial Hospital in stable condition.
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The Town of Erwin Christmas Parade is being held tonight at 7.
There is a homemade float contest planned, with a cash prize for first place.
There are a total of 78 entries, many of which have multiple vehicles; for a grand total of 219 participants.
In celebration of its 75th anniversary, the Erwin Fire Department will act as grand marshal.
Parade entries will begin to gather at 6 p.m.
The route begins on 10th Street, travels up Denim Drive to the Erwin Fire Department and takes a right down 13th Street into the mill parking lot on J Street.
For the first time, there will be bagpipe players following the lead Erwin Police car.
There will also be a few vendors, the snow machine will be set up and Santa Claus will be in the Santa House after the parade.
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Montreal police are seeking the public’s help in identifying a man suspected of repeatedly damaging a St-Laurent Blvd. storefront and threatening the shop’s owner.
According to police, the man made his way to the Ville-Marie borough store on three separate occasions to damage its front door and facade, including by throwing paint on it. The man later called the store to threaten its owner. Police say the acts took place between April 29 and May 20.
Police described the man as a slim, 5-foot-6 white male in his mid- to late 30s with clear eyes.
Anyone with information is asked to call Info-Crime Montreal at 514-393-1133.
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Damage caused by Tropical Storm Nate has prompted Costa Rican officials to postpone a World Cup qualifying soccer match between that country and Honduras, which had been scheduled for Friday night.
The president of the Costa Rican Football Federation says the game will now be played Saturday afternoon in San Jose, the Costa Rican capital.
The storm killed at least seven people across Costa Rica.
The mass shooting in Las Vegas on October 1 was the worst in modern history. Unfortunately, while of varying magnitude, mass shootings are somewhat regular in the United States.
Based on data collected by the Gun Violence Archive, there was another shooting in Lawrence, Kansas on the same day. As of writing this, three more mass shootings took place since Las Vegas.
The chart below shows the number of days we’ve gone this year without a mass shooting. As a nation, our longest streak ends at only five days.
This of course depends on your definition of mass shooting. There’s no set definition for the term, but the Gun Violence Archive defines it as a an incident where four or more people are shot or killed in the same location, not including the shooter.
As other sources, you might also look to the Stanford Mass Shootings of America data project and the Mother Jones dataset.
Queensland opener Matt Renshaw has been cleared to play the Sheffield Shield final against Tasmania in Brisbane after overcoming concussion concerns.
The former Test opener was given the all-clear for the final starting on Friday after a head knock in a collision with a teammate during the day-two warm-up in the Bulls' outright win over NSW in Wollongong.
"It's all good now. I did my checks yesterday and passed all my tests. I am just looking forward to a massive week for the Bulls," Renshaw said.
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit by a rapper affiliated with hip-hop group Wu-Tang Clan who accused celebrity news website TMZ of defamation for reporting incorrectly that he attempted suicide by severing his penis and jumping off a second-floor balcony. Marques Andre Johnson, known as Andre Roxx, missed a one-year statute of limitations by waiting 23 months after TMZ's story was published to sue, Chief Judge Leonard Stark of U.S. District Court in Wilmington, Delaware, ruled on Tuesday.
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There's a reason why artists, novelists, filmmakers, and more continue to gravitate toward the American South—especially if they were born there to begin with. The photographer Chadwick Tyler, who has done fashion work for the likes of Alexander Wang and Marc Jacobs , knows well the atmospheric, cinematic value of his native Florida—just think of the steamy heat permeating films like Moonlight, The Paperboy, and Sun Don't Shine—and in 2013 he embarked on a photo series of the South and its people called God's People. This particular set seen here Tyler shot in Plant City, Florida, where he was born and which is probably better known as the winter strawberry capital of the world. On this July 4th , see America the way Tyler sees it, here.
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Financial Conduct Authority chief executive Andrew Bailey says the scourge of high fees charged by big banks on unauthorised overdrafts will be "tackled" by the end of the year.
Mr Bailey told the Today programme that the FCA was "not going to hang around on this" and that it has "got to do this work within the rest of the year".
PARIS — More than 50 world leaders are gathering in Paris for a summit that President Emmanuel Macron hopes will give new momentum to the fight against global warming, despite U.S. President Donald Trump's rejection of the Paris climate accord.
Some 3,100 security personnel are fanned out around Paris for Tuesday's event, including extra patrol boats along the Seine River. Macron will accompany the visiting leaders to the summit site on a river island by boat.
Sean Penn, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Elon Musk are among prominent figures joining the world leaders at the summit, which marks the second anniversary of the Paris accord.
Participants are expected to announce billions of dollars' worth of projects to help poor countries and industries reduce emissions.
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KOROR, Palau — Palau hosted the Pacific Asia Travel Association New Tourism Frontiers Forum 2017 from Nov. 15 to Nov. 17, bringing together more than 30 delegates from both the public and private sectors to look toward responsible and sustainable tourism.
One reason for the forum’s location this year is that Palau is considered an emerging destination, according to Mario Hardy, CEO of PATA.
Two topics were chosen for discussion that are specifically relatable to Palau, digital marketing and community-based tourism.
Hardy said, “PATA’s purpose is to help destinations . . .
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LANSING, Mich (WLNS) – Michigan officials have a new tool in their belt to help stop human trafficking.
This morning Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette announced a new video that he says will help medical professionals spot victims.
Making a video like this, was discussed as a priority in the 2016 Michigan Human Trafficking Commission Report which was released earlier this year.
It will help medical professionals see signs of abuse and teach them how to interview and interact with potential victims.
The video also talks about what legal and social service interventions are available to those victims.
Health care workers across the state and country will have access to it.
ONLINE: Michigan Human Trafficking Commission Report
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MacBooks, regardless of their size, type, or vintage, are tough machines meant to last for many years.
That said, they don't stand much of a chance against water damage or a fall onto pavement.
To prevent such a fate, it's important to keep your MacBook in a case, which will add minimal bulk and weight, but save you money and frustration in the long run.
The two biggest case styles are hardshell cases, which snap onto your laptop like a phone case, and sleeves, which wrap around your entire laptop and have extra storage space for accessories.
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NEW YORK (AP) - A former New Jersey police officer convicted of causing a wrong-way crash that killed a fellow officer and another friend has been sentenced to up to 25 years in prison.
WABC-TV (http://7ny.tv/2rs3kur ) reports that a judge on Staten Island gave Pedro Abad the maximum sentence on Wednesday - 8 1/3 to 25 years in prison. Abad had sought the minimum sentence of one year behind bars.
Prosecutors say the former Linden police officer was drunk when he crashed into a tractor-trailer after a night at a strip club with friends in 2015.
Officer Frank Viggiano and friend Joseph Rodriguez died in the crash. A third Linden officer was critically injured.
Abad's attorney argued that Abad's blood sample wasn't obtained properly and disputed that the accident was caused by intoxication.
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A collection will be held at today's Chesterfield FC match for a much-loved Spireites supporter who has sadly passed away.
Steven Wilson, also known as 'Bones' to many of his friends, died aged 53.
The Bridge Inn Blues Away Travel Club are holding a collection in his memory and there will also be a collection bucket at the Proact in the superstore before today's game against Crawley Town.
A spokesman for Chesterfield FC said: "The money will go towards a floral tribute bearing his well-used nickname at his funeral that is being held next Friday (February 9) at 2.15pm at Brimington Methodist Church.
"Any extra monies collected will go towards other tributes in memory of Steve, including a plaque in the Memorial Garden at the Proact.
"This collection is being held to give everyone who knew him and wants to be involved in commemorating his life, the chance to do so together. There will also be a collection on the Bridge Inn coaches on the trip to Morecambe."
TORONTO – Canada’s main stock index edged higher in late-morning trading, helped by the financial and materials sectors, while U.S. stocks fell into the red.
The S&P/TSX composite index was up 5.73 points to 15,557.79, after 90 minutes of trading.
In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was down 35.56 points to 24,413.13. The S&P 500 index was down 3.23 points to 2,667.06 and the Nasdaq composite index was down 27.19 points to 7,101.41.
The Canadian dollar was trading at 77.96 cents US, up from an average value of 77.92 cents US on Monday.
The June crude contract was up 42 cents to US$69.06 per barrel and the June natural gas contract was up three cents to US$2.80 per mmBTU.
The June gold contract was up US$6.40 to US$1,330.40 an ounce and the May copper contract was up four cents to US$3.15 a pound.
The retirement of Howard Stringer from the board of Time Inc. came about because the board apparently has a mandatory retirement age of 75 years old.
The former chairman of Sony who was on the original board when Time was spun off from Time Warner in 2014, turned 75 this year.
The newest board member nominee is Chegg Inc. CEO David Rosensweig, who is 55 years old, while the onetime independent director John Fahey, 65, will now be inside as non-executive chairman, replacing Joe Ripp, the CEO-turned-executive chairman who is also retiring.
Drone users who fail to register their aircraft or sit a safety exam will face fines of up to £1,000 under a Government crackdown to improve the safety of Britain’s skies.
Ministers are also banning drones from flying above 400 feet and within 1km of airport boundaries.
The online test and registration scheme is expected to come into force at the end of November next year while the restrictions on where drones can fly will be in place from the end of July.
The decision to tighten the regulation of unmanned aerial vehicles comes after a spike in the number of close call incidents with aeroplanes and helicopters.
The number of drone incidents with other aircraft has risen year on year from...
Let’s not get things twisted, singer, Timaya, might not be married yet but it is not also certain that he will be willing to look outside to getting married to another lady.
Yes, this is because of with the beauty and natural endowment his babymama is blessed with, it’s sure that such charm can hold him down from looking outside.
Which man will have such pretty lady with nice curves and still wants to eat another forbidden fruit, I don’t think bros Timaya will not be grateful to God for having such pretty lady as Barbara.
She must be the lady that the singer has been touring around with but fails to reveal her face which has left many speculating and trying to guess whom the new lady is.
In an exclusive statement to “Sharjah 24” Ismail Abdullah pointed out that the partnership between the Arab Theater and Youth foundation was the rehabilitation and training of young people and take them in the major theater events, the most important of which is the Arab Theater Festival, added that “I believe that this partnership can achieve more positive results in the future.”
The season of giving has officially passed. Come to think of it, the season of giving should be year-round.
Police officers with The Colony Police were recently surprised by an anonymous couple who decided to show their appreciation for their service, according to CBS 11.
Yes, the season of giving should not just be between Thanksgiving and New Years, but all year.
Learning to give, is one of the greatest lessons you can learn in life.
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MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — Police in New Hampshire found an array of drugs in an apartment during an investigation into the death of a 20-month-old child.
Police say two people have been charged with drug possession after Wednesday's discovery.
Authorities in Manchester say the toddler died on May 25, and they executed a search warrant that day as part of the death investigation.
Thirty-one-year-old Joshua Garvey and 33-year-old Christen Gelinas were each charged with possession of controlled drugs with intent to distribute. Police say they found heroin, cocaine, crack and suboxone that had an estimated street value of over $5,400. Garvey also faces bail violation charges.
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Gelinas and Garvey faced arraignment Wednesday. It wasn't immediately known if they had lawyers.
There were no details on their relationship to the toddler or the child's identity.
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It looks like Justin Bieber is using his break from the spotlight to find love! After years of on-and-off flings with stars like Hailey Baldwin and Sofia Richie, the “Sorry” singer has been spotted out with 26-year-old actress Paola Paulin.
The pair was pictured leaving Chateau Marmont in Lose Angeles on October 4, after attending a church service at the Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills. The two seemed relaxed and happy in each other’s company, with the Mexico native wearing a casual black tank top, ripped jeans and a denim jacket, while Bieber opted for a plaid vest and black cap.
Everyone’s a winner right now — as in, we’re hooking all nine of you (and your guests) up with tickets to the sold out U2 and Mumford & Sons show, Friday May 12 at Rogers Arena — Ed Bain draws for a pair of tickets every weekday on The Q Morning Show now through Friday April 28, and if you’re caller 30 when you hear a U2 song on The Q, you’re the next day’s (or Monday’s, in the case of a Friday) draw. In light of all that, since it’s all about you two, we’ll make it all about you this week on The Q’s Rockline Theme Thursday by playing songs with “you” in their titles.
If you have a particular song in mind, send me an e-mail — or check in with me just after Kirk Mason‘s noon Thursday news at 250 475 100.3.
Here are some musical selections which would most likely get thumbs up from the Rockline Theme Thursday judging panel this week:
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Shots on Goal_Edmonton 6-19-16_41. Toronto 11-7-5_23.
Power-play opportunities_Edmonton 0 of 4; Toronto 0 of 2.
Goalies_Edmonton, Brossoit 2-5-1 (23 shots-22 saves). Toronto, McElhinney 2-2-0 (41-41).
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CHICAGO -- James Shields is ready to return to the Chicago White Sox's rotation.
The 35-year-old right-hander is scheduled to start Sunday at Toronto after being sidelined the past two months because of a strained right back muscle.
Shields said Wednesday he feels "pretty good" and is "ready to rock" after three rehab starts for Triple-A Charlotte. He threw 90 pitches, allowing two runs and six hits over five innings, on Tuesday.
Sidelined since April 16, Shields is 1-0 with a 1.62 ERA in three starts after a rough first season in Chicago.
Lawmakers Blast FCC's Proposed Broadband Standards
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 3:20 PM EDT) -- A group of lawmakers told Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai Thursday that they are "gravely concerned" that the agency’s proposed standards for acceptable internet access and speeds could "undo significant progress and investment" advanced by both the FCC and Congress.
The letter, signed by 45 senators and representatives, said that lowering the current broadband speed benchmark or designating mobile internet access as an adequate replacement for fixed service would foil the commission’s mandate to expand online connectivity.
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The 62-year-old politician says he will continue to serve as an MNA until the general election in October.
On Monday 31st of July, RH Claydon Ltd finally opened their sixth wholesale distribution centre in Launceston Cornwall. After a great amount of anticipation, customers in the area were invited to the opening event held at the depot.
Thanks to BKT the entertainment included Iya traore who put on an impressive display of football skills. In addition to this, the RHC win a football challenge was enjoyed by the children and adults alike.
Due to the depot now being up and running everyone in the Cornwall and Devon area can expect a next day delivery service. The Depot is also open 6 days a week for customers who wish to collect.
R H Claydon would like to take the opportunity to thank all the RHC staff for their hard work in the build up to the opening an indeed on the opening day itself. A big thank you also needs to be said to suppliers for their generosity in contributing some fantastic prizes for the draw. Finally thank you to the customers for their past, present and future support.
Mahomet-Seymour vs. Danville in a prep baseball game at Mahomet-Seymour HS in Mahomet on Monday, March 19, 2018.
Compared with the first quarter of 2016, total stocks in the order-based industry fell by 19 per cent in the first quarter of 2017.
Total stocks are now showing signs of levelling out. New orders were up 21 per cent in the same period.
The total stocks were down 19 per cent from the first quarter of 2016 to the first quarter of 2017 in the order-based industry. Both the domestic and export market were down. The biggest fall was within the export market with a fall of 26 per cent.
New orders were up by 21 per cent in the same period. The domestic market was up by 41 per cent and the export market was up 7.1 per cent.
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The star-packed Grammys always deliver some of the most outlandish looks from the awards seaon.
Just cast your mind back to Jennifer Lopez's very daring low-cut Versace gown or Lady Gaga's flamboyant arrival in an egg - it's fair to say this annual affair is renowned for it's less formal, more avant-garde styles.
And this year was no different, with the fashion barometer hitting both the high and low ends of the scale as music's movers and shakers donned an array of bold colours, dazzling metallics, sultry lace and leather designs and sexy sequins.
Like them or loathe them, one thing is certain and that is that the Grammy Awards do not disappoint in the fashion stakes.
Check out our gallery above for some of the style triumphs and a few of the outright fashion disasters.
As always, if you have any fashion queries or need help locating a fashion item or accessory contact 'Style Diary' at amcginley@gulfnews.com
MEXICO CITY (AP) " Mexican authorities say a person has been killed and two injured in a fireworks explosion on the outskirts of the nation's capital.
A statement from the Mexico State government says a woman died when a clandestine powder cache blew up in the city of Chalco on Tuesday afternoon. A woman and a boy suffered minor injuries. Authorities are investigating.
The statement says a separate explosion ripped through five stalls at a fireworks market in Zumpango. Only material damage was reported.
Deadly fireworks explosions happen semi-regularly in Mexico, often in communities where the local economy depends in large part on the manufacture and sale of such materials.
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In May, an errant firecracker set off a fireworks cache in the town of San Isidro, Puebla state. Eleven children and three adults died.
Kyrie Irving scored 37 points, Kevin Love added 27 and the Cleveland Cavaliers avoided another fourth-quarter collapse in Game 2, beating the Indiana Pacers 117-111 on Monday night to take a 2-0 lead in the series.
After squeaking out the opener by a point, LeBron James and Co. showed more intensity on defense, more swagger in general and won their 10th straight first-round game over the past three seasons.
However, they nearly blew an 18-point lead in the fourth as the Pacers got within four before Cleveland closed it out at the line.
Game 3 is Thursday night. Paul George scored 32 and Jeff Teague 23 for Indiana, which showed more fight, but now has a steep hill to climb to get back in the series. Cleveland is 12-0 when starting 2-0 in the postseason.
TORONTO — Neil Young is joining his legendary backing band Crazy Horse for a pair of special performances next month.
The “Heart of Gold” musician announced on his website that he’ll play shows on May 1 and 2 at the Warnors Center in Fresno, Calif.
It marks the first time Neil Young & Crazy Horse have played together since a concert four years ago in Iceland.
Young says the band won’t rehearse for the show beforehand.
They’ll be joined by E Street Band guitarist Nils Lofgren who confirmed on Twitter that he’s signed on for the gig.
Lofgren has worked with Young on various projects over the years, and was a member of Crazy Horse in the early 1970s.
Tickets for the event are being sold through Young’s website.
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CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The annual Tackle the Tower stair race moved from Erieview Tower to the taller Terminal Tower for its 16th year on Saturday, and more than 900 participants followed to make the 42-floor, 802-step ascent to the tower's observation deck.
Lakewood firefighter Nick Boatman led the elite division of runners, finishing the star climb in 4 minutes 58 seconds -- and then put on his full turnout gear to make the climb again with his fellow firefighters.
Besides the elite division of runners, the benefit event included a fun walk up the stairs, a kids' climb, team challenges and race pitting mascots of several teams.
Elite runners generally took 5 to 7 minutes to make the ascent. Walking the stairs took about 20 minutes.
The annual event benefits the Ronald McDonald House of Cleveland.
The 52-story Terminal Tower is Cleveland's second-tallest building, behind the 57-story Key Tower. Erieview is fourth, after 200 Public Square.
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A BBC editor has told the High Court he has no concerns about the airing of helicopter images of Sir Cliff Richard's flat during a police search.
Jonathan Munro said that the footage, broadcast in August 2014, had not been "referred up" on the day of the search.
Sir Cliff is suing the BBC for naming him and broadcasting the footage of his flat in Berkshire during a sexual assault inquiry into the singer.
He says broadcasting the images was a "very serious invasion" of privacy.
The U.N. envoy to Yemen has expressed optimism after meeting with the top leader of the Houthi rebels in a bid to end the country's devastating civil war.
In a statement issued before his departure from the rebel-held capital, Sanaa, Martin Griffiths said the rebels expressed a "strong desire for peace'' and discussed "concrete ideas for achieving peace," without elaborating.
He said he may meet with President Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi in the southern city of Aden.
A Saudi-led coalition allied with Hadi's internationally recognized government has been at war with the Houthis since 2015, and previous peace efforts have failed.
The U.N. hopes to prevent a full-scale coalition assault on the port city of Hodeida, a vital lifeline for a country already teetering on the brink of famine.
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ISLAMABAD - Sales of fertilisers, mainly urea, remained robust in April when farmers planted Kharif crops like cotton and rice and prepared for the second round of sugarcane crop. As per data released by the National Fertilizer Development Centre (NFDC), during April 2018, total fertiliser off-take showed a strong growth of 27 percent year-on-year to 558,000 tons primarily due to heavy urea off-take, reported Radio Pakistan. According to details, urea sales increased 50 percent to 375,000 tons in April 2018 compared to 250,000 tons in the same month of previous year.
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — Improving housing affordability and keeping bars open past 2 a.m. are two hot topics state senator Scott Wiener from San Francisco is working to make happen.
Wiener is sponsoring another bill that would give jurisdictions across the state local control to allow bars, clubs, and entertainment venues the option to stay open later than 2 a.m.
KRON4’s Grant Lodes talks with the state senator.
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Perth: Former Test batsman Adam Voges has replaced Justin Langer as the new head coach of Western Australia and the Perth Scorchers, officials said on Thursday.
The 38-year-old, a former WA captain who led the Scorchers to two of their three Big Bash League titles, takes over from Langer, who is now in charge of the national team.
Voges, who played 20 Tests, scoring 1,485 runs at 62, including five centuries, finished his 15-year playing career after this season's BBL.
"We already have strong foundations in WA and I'm looking forward to building on them, the values, the structures and the people are all excellent," he said.
"The high-performance staff are some of the best in the country, even in the world."
Voges also had English county stints with Hampshire, Nottinghamshire and Middlesex along with a spell in the Indian Premier League with the Rajasthan Royals.
CANBERRA, Australia — An influential Australian opposition lawmaker under fire over his close links to wealthy Chinese political donors has announced he is quitting the Senate for the good of his party as the government moves against foreign interference in politics.
Sam Dastyari announced on Tuesday that he would quit as a senator for the centre -left Labor Party before Parliament next sits in February. Cabinet Minister Peter Dutton had criticized Dastyari for his links to China.
Dastyari has been at the centre of government complaints of foreign interference in Australian politics, accusation that have raised the ire of Beijing.
Labour has accused the government of tapping into community "China-phobia" to attack Dastyari.
LMPD normally releases body camera video in the aftermath of police shootings, but Chief Steve Conrad said none exists in this case, because both detectives were conducting a "plain-clothes investigation."
CODY, Wyo. (AP)  Police have arrested a man they say wounded three people by firing live rounds instead of blanks during a Wyoming gunfighter show last summer.
The shooting happened at the height of tourist season in Cody, a city named for the wild West showman Buffalo Bill Cody.
Bullets struck one spectator in the legs and another in the chest as he held his 3-year-old daughter. The girl was wounded in the arm during the nightly Cody Gunfighters show July 29.
Police arrested 51-year-old Steve Winsor, of Cody, on Monday. He is charged with five misdemeanor counts of reckless endangerment. He remained jailed Tuesday on $7,500 bond. He had no attorney and couldn't be reached for comment.
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A police affidavit says Winsor told investigators live rounds got mixed up with his blanks.
Heidi and Ryan Greer, aka Heidi & Ryan, have released a music video for Come To Jesus, a lovely song they wrote for their self-titled debut album on Mountain Fever Records.
They blend this hopeful song of salvation with the story of a soldier lost at war, and turn out a very engaging video that should appeal to both the bluegrass and Gospel audience.
Heidi & Ryan is available wherever bluegrass music is sold, or directly from the band online.
We’ll reclaim S’West, says PDP
Kamarudeen Ogundele, Ado Ekiti The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party in the South-West geopolitical zone has vowed to reclaim the political control of the region, starting with the retention of Ekiti State, where governorship election will be conducted next year. The leaders expressed gratitude to the party members and supporters for remaining resolute in the […] Read Full Story
Ridgefield Wa. — A suspected DUI driver sideswiped one car and caused a pick-up to roll over on I-5 Monday morning.
Washington State Police says a driver heading north on I-5 at a high rate of speed, first sideswiped a car before running into the back of a pickup truck at milepost 20. That collision caused the pick-up to roll over several times and come to rest in the center median.
A woman inside the pick-up was taken to the hospital with serious injuries. A 5-year-old child was in the suspects car and was also injured and taken to the hospital.
The suspected DUI driver was taken into custody at the scene of the second crash.
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A 37 year old woman was injured after being hit by a motor vehicle in rural Walker just before midnight on Sunday. The Cass County Sheriff Office received a report of a pedestrian being hit by a motor vehicle on County Road 13, in the Onigum area of Turtle Lake Township.
When deputies arrived at the scene the vehicle was no longer there. The victim was treated on scene and transferred via North Memorial Air Care to a Fargo hospital with serious injuries.
The Cass County Sheriff’s Office and the Minnesota State Patrol are investigating the crash and requesting assistance in locating the vehicle involved. The make or model is unknown but the most likely has passenger side damage with possibly a broken mirror or broken passenger window.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Cass County Sheriff’s Office at 218-547-1424.
Assisting at the scene was the Walker Police Department, North Memorial Ambulance and North Memorial AirCare.
NEW YORK (AP) — A law enforcement official tells The Associated Press that a man had a pipe bomb strapped to him when it went off on a New York City subway platform.
The explosion happened around 7:30 a.m. Monday. Details were still developing.
The person was arrested and has non-life-threatening injuries. Another person on the platform sustained non-life-threatening injuries
The official spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly about the incident.
White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders has tweeted that President Trump has been briefed on the explosion.
April 28 Bonanza Creek Energy Inc:
* Bonanza creek energy successfully completes prepackaged financial restructuring; emerges from chapter 11; announces new board of directors
* Bonanza creek energy - upon emergence from bankruptcy, company issued 1.7 million 3-year warrants with a strike price of $71.23 per share
* Bonanza creek energy inc- company's cash balance at emergence was approximately $65 million
* Bonanza creek energy - plans to resume drilling, completion activity around june 1, with intent to operate a one-rig program for remainder of year
* Also announces appointment of seven members to its board of directors Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Nevada Highway Patrol reports a crash on I-80 west, east of the Wells Avenue exit. The left lanes have now reopened since the crash occurred at 1 p.m. Friday afternoon.
A motorcycle and passenger car were involved and NHP says one person died in the crash.
NHP is reminding drivers to buckle up and drive safe.
CNN anchor Don Lemon has copped the honor of the first on-air Trump-hater meltdown of 2017, year one of the Trump presidency. Sour Lemon's behavior was so disgraceful and out of place during a celebration of the New Year that the network brass cut his audio feed just after midnight when he began speak of "awful" 2016.
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Griffin is one of 23 others accused Lake Boyz gang members arrested and charged with racketeering. The massive case involves tens of thousands of pages of evidence.
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Police say a drunken American man was punched by a passer-by as he gave the stiff-armed Nazi salute multiple times in downtown Dresden.Dresden police said on Sunday the 41-year-old, whose name and hometown weren't given for privacy reasons, suffered minor injuries in the 8.15 a.m. Saturday assault.Police say the American, who is under investigation for violating Germany's laws against the display of Nazi symbols or slogans, had an extremely high blood alcohol level. His assailant fled the scene, and is being sought for causing bodily harm.It's the second time this month that tourists have gotten themselves into legal trouble for giving the Nazi salute.On August 5 two Chinese tourists were caught taking photos of themselves making the gesture in front of Berlin's Reichstag building.
Image caption The council started planning enforcement action after 30 local residents complained about what they called a "mud wall"
A 100m-long "mud wall", criticised by residents for depriving them of a marina view, is being pulled down after a council won a planning appeal.
Maldon District Council has battled Port Flair Ltd since February 2017 when it built the bank at Bradwell in Essex.
The authority started planning enforcement action after 30 local residents complained, but this was appealed by Port Flair.
The Planning Inspectorate has now backed the council.
Paul Dodson, the council's director of planning, said the authority was pleased that work was being undertaken "so promptly" to remove the "unauthorised earth embankment".
A spokeswoman for Port Flair, which runs Bradwell Marina, said the firm had no comment to make.
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Lockport is now home to a beach ... on the Erie Canal. Ninety tons of sand, small palm trees, beach chairs and umbrellas make up this urban beach adjacent to the Marina at Widewaters on Market Street.
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The visiting Ethiopian Foreign Minister Dr Workneh Gebeyehu and Algerian Foreign Affairs State Minister Ramtane Lamamra officially inaugurated the embassy. During the occasion, Lamamra said that the absence of an Ethiopian embassy in Algeria has not been an "obstacle" for "rapprochement" between the two countries, recalling the existence of an Algerian diplomatic representation to Addis Ababa for more than 40 years.
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May 3 Deltic Timber Corp
* Deltic announces preliminary first quarter 2017 results
* Q1 earnings per share $0.09
* Q1 sales rose 5 percent to $53.2 million
* Deltic Timber -For Q2 and 2017, company currently anticipates pine sawtimber harvest to be 200,000 to 230,000 tons and 765,000 to 790,000 tons, respectively
* Deltic Timber Corp says finished lumber sales volume is estimated to be 70 to 80 million board feet for Q2 of 2017
* Deltic Timber -MDF sales volume for Q2 and year of 2017 is forecast to be 20 to 30 million square feet and 90 to 115 million square feet, respectively
* Deltic Timber Corp says residential lot sales are projected at 5 to 10 lots and 120 to 140 lots for Q2 and full year of 2017, respectively Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Kentucky State Parks are offering a chance to view eagles in western Kentucky.
The eagle watching weekends will be offered in January and February at Lake Barkley and Kenlake State Resort parks and Kentucky Dam Village.
The tours take place on an excursion yacht and by van. They are led by state park naturalists and staff from the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. Ticket prices for the three-hour weekend tours range from $25 to $70 a person.
Lake Barkley will have tours from Jan. 19-21. The tours at Kentucky Dam Village will be from Jan. 26-28 and Kenlake will host tours on several dates in February.
Kentucky State parks have hosted the tours for four decades.
About Cheltenham Choir
Age UK Gloucestershire runs four choirs where the emphasis is very much on fun. Choirs sing a wide range of songs including folk, sacred, popular, gospel, light classical and songs from shows. Members are encouraged to suggest songs they would like to sing. There are no auditions, and no musical experience is needed. The only requirement is that members love to sing and can hold a tune. There is always time for a cup of tea or coffee and a chat together; socialising is an important part of choir membership.
What began as an effort to replace a crumbling, cramped train station on Buffalo's Exchange Street "has evolved into a Peace Bridge-like debate," said Jim Fink of Business First. During his monthly appearance on WBFO's Press Pass, Fink points out that Amtrak typically serves about 400 passengers each day in the Buffalo area. The location of a new station may have little effect on that number.
Jim Fink of Business First touches upon the train station debate, the arrival of Uber and development of the Central Park Plaza during his monthly appearance on WBFO's Press Pass.
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Eric Hosmer on Yordano Ventura: 'We are going to continue to live out his legacy'
Media may go gaga over downswing of NDA’s popularity chart and quote law of diminishing returns for that as the reason. It is too early to predict anything now. Moreover, a reason is being given stating that the Hindu vote is too vertically split and that may not favour BJP doing well. Hindus have a fair amount of security in the last four years and they may not divulge at any cost and that will give NDA the much needed edge win for one more time. There is no wave or anti-incumbency to upset Modi as he is still the popular leader. Shah, the President of BJP, as Chanakya will be able to garner support before the MP and Rajasthan elections and the carping critics will keep their mouth shut about the resurgence of Congress.
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Donors Call for More Reforms
The advice is contained in a joint statement by heads of mission of the United Kingdom, the United States, Ireland, Germany, Norway, Japan, the European Union and the United Nations on the commemoration of the International Anti-Corruption Day. The statement calls for inclusion of merit-based …
Meadow Shull, Alyssa Jenkins and Courtney Battcher combined for 16 service aces to help the Pau-Wa-Lu Middle School eighth grade volleyball team sweep to a 2-0 Tah-Neva League win at home against South Tahoe on Feb. 7.
The Panthers won by game scores of 25-13, 25-21.
Shull had seven aces, Jenkins five and Battcher four. Shull also contributed two kills, while Mira Kumagai and Sage Hubkey added one each.
“All players played great today with great back row defense by Courtney Battcher and Montanna MacPherson,” coach Rick Jenkins noted.
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PWL also won the seventh grade match against South Tahoe, 25-16, 25-8.
“Because of an illness, several players were playing out of their normal positions, but still managed a win,” coach Dan Hannah noted.
Hannah went on to praise the performances of Emma Glover and Molly Cloutier from the service line. Cloutier also had a “very good hitting match at the net.”
Kristyn Webb stood out in her increased role as setter, the coach added.
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has welcomed families to the White House for the annual Easter Egg Roll.
Speaking on Monday at the popular “egg-stravaganza,” Trump said: “we will be stronger and bigger and better as a nation than ever before.”
Trump was accompanied by his wife, Melania, 11-year-old son Barron and the Easter Bunny.
Thousands of children are expected at the White House for its biggest social event of the year. There had been some hand-wringing over whether the Trump administration would be able to pull off a successful event.
A downsized version of the 139-year-old event has kicked off on the South Lawn.
The White House is expecting more than 21,000 children and adults to attend the festivities. That’s down from the 35,000 people who attended last year.
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Teens Arrested For Knife Fight At Downtown Sioux Falls Library
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Two teenagers are facing charges after a fight outside the downtown library in Sioux Falls.
Police say it happened around 3:30 Friday afternoon. They say a 17-year-old used a knife to cut a 19-year-old in the arm and a 17-year-old in the hip and leg area. The 17-year-old and a 14-year-old were both later arrested for aggravated assault.
They say security cameras at the library and witnesses on scene helped in the investigation.
Police were also later able to locate the two victims who were hospitalized for non-life threatening injuries.
By Jon Mutchler Ferndale mayor During the wretched days of Jim Crow, minorities relied upon the Green-Book (by Victor H. Green) to find hotels, restaurants, barbers and salons that were safe to visit, free from harassment and the threat of violence while traveling. God-forbid, a thousand times over, that we need to publish Blue Books…
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Reduce your environmental footprint this Earth Week with tips recycling your old electronics from tech expert Marc Saltzman.
× Woman in labor among the dead in South Carolina wreck
DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say a woman in labor and her unborn baby were killed along with two other people and another baby still in the womb after a SUV ran off the side of a road into a ditch in South Carolina.
Highway Patrol Lance Cpl. Judd Jones says all 11 people inside the vehicle were ejected in the wreck around 10 p.m. Friday on a two-lane road in Darlington County.
Judd says the eight people injured were taken to the hospital, but he didn’t have their conditions.
Darlington County Coroner Todd Hardee said 28-year-old Chikari Douglas-Rouse was in labor and trying to get to the hospital. Troopers say the 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer ran off the right side of the road and overturned. The cause of the wreck was still under investigation.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) – There’s $325 million worth of unclaimed property in Rhode Island, and some of it may be yours.
According to Rhode Island General Treasurer Seth Magaziner, an estimated 1 in 5 Rhode Islanders has unclaimed cash or assets from businesses, banks, and even safety deposit boxes.
On Wednesday, Magaziner’s team was in Kennedy Plaza in Providence helping people search for missing money.
“One woman had $400 that we just reunited her with,” Magaziner said. “We were in North Kingstown the other day where there was a gentleman who had $22,000!”
“This is the beginning of a big summer outreach push,” he added. “You’re going to see us all over the state because we want to get people their money back.”
In 2016, Rhode Island’s Unclaimed Property program returned more than $12.8 million on 8,953 claims.
With one of the largest kitchens in Asia, the Shri Saibaba temple in Shirdi, India, prepares, cooks and serves quantities of food that are nearly unimaginable. The kitchen dishes out as many as 40,000 meals per day, every day, all year long. It takes 600 people working in two daily shifts to prepare all this food. Furthermore, meals are free to the public. Why? The temple believes that those who are hungry deserve to be fed, and those who are thirsty deserve to be given a drink.
Trump promises new revelations on Russian hacking: I know things other people don’t
President-elect Donald Trump is doubling down on Russia hacking skepticism as he says he will reveal “things that other people don’t know.” Is he preparing to reverse the Obama administration’s sanctions when he takes the oath of office in just 18 days? NBC’s Kristen Welker reports for TODAY.
A grandfather accustomed to calling the shots and his eager-to-please wife meet their match when they agree to babysit their three grandkids
LEICESTER, England (AP) Leicester has fired director of rugby Richard Cockerill after 13 years on the English rugby power’s staff.
It comes after the 10-time champions dropped out of the Premiership’s playoff spots after losses to Exeter and Saracens, following an embarrassing 38-0 European defeat to Munster.
Cockerill, a former England hooker, played for Leicester and became a coach in 2004, initially with the academy. He was twice interim head coach before taking on the role permanently in 2009 and then taking the full reins as rugby director in 2010.
Leicester won the Premiership in 2009, 2010 and 2013.
Cockerill said: ”I still believe that I am the right person to lead the team at this present time but respect the board’s decision to make the change.”
Feb 13 Bruker Corp
* Bruker reports fourth quarter and fiscal year 2016 financial results
* Sees FY 2017 non-gaap earnings per share $1.05 to $1.09
* Q4 non-GAAP earnings per share $0.46
* Q4 GAAP earnings per share $0.43
* Q4 revenue $470.3 million versus I/B/E/S view $464.5 million
* Q4 earnings per share view $0.37 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Sees FY 2017 revenue up 1.5 to 2.5 percent
* sees FY 2017 organic revenue growth of 1pct to 2pct
* Changes in foreign currency rates are expected to have a negative impact on reported revenues of 3pct to 3.5pct for FY 2017
* Bruker expects to increase its FY 2017 non-GAAP operating margin by 40 bps to 70 bps year-over-year
* FY2017 earnings per share view $1.09, revenue view $1.65 billion -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Reported a year-over-year organic revenue decline of 2.2pct in Q4 of 2016 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
What could be sweeter than a freshly picked strawberry? Scarlett and sumptuous, and grown on a crown of green, this masterpiece among plants begs to be savored. Once a seasonal fruit, strawberries are desired and available year round. The story unfolds at farms, big and small, where strawberries are picked by hand, by hard working immigrants chasing the American dream. Tuesday at 9 on KUAC TV Channel 9.1, or GCI Channel 9 & GCI Channel 657 for HD.
James fires fruit form a high-powered cannon at Iggy Azalea, Kate Mara, Jane Krakowski and Lily James, who are standing behind plexiglass and must do their best to not flinch and hold on to their martinis.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Limbach Holdings Inc
* Limbach Holdings reports second quarter 2017 results
* Q2 earnings per share $0.10 excluding items
* Q2 earnings per share $0.05
* Q2 earnings per share view $0.08 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Q2 revenue $117.8 million versus I/B/E/S view $119.8 million
* Limbach Holdings Inc - ‍aggregate backlog at end of Q2 was $513.8 million, an increase of 18.3% compared with $434.3 million at December 31, 2016​
* Limbach Holdings Inc- reaffirms its previously issued revenue and adjusted EBITDA guidance for 2017
* FY2017 revenue view $478.5 million -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Nothing seems to suggest that China's economy is losing or gaining momentum, which could be a good thing given the uncertainty in the global economic outlook, says Taimur Baig of DBS.
It’s July 4th, and that means that there are plenty of deals out there today from tech to home goods, sporting gear and everything in between. We’ve rounded up all of the best Independence Day deals down below from Best Buy, Amazon, and many more. Most of these offers end today, so be sure to grab any deals that catch your eye.
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The Southern Baptist Convention rejected an effort to disavow the "alt-right'' movement, sparking controversy at its national conference in Phoenix. Southern Baptist Convention rejects resolution criticizing 'alt-right' The Southern Baptist Convention rejected an effort to disavow the "alt-right'' movement, sparking controversy at its national conference in Phoenix.
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Ms. Almeda Smith, age 94 of Clinton, passed away Friday, December 8, 2017 at The Waters of Clinton. She was a member of Second Baptist Church of Clinton.
Preceded in death by her parents, Rev. Hugh and Julia Smith; brothers, Olof Smith, John Smith, H.L. Smith and Dalton Smith; sisters, Ocie Woods, Leona Duncan, and Ruby Smith; niece, Annetta Smith Sharpe; nephews, Charles Smith and Lynn Woods.
Survived by sister, Reva Smith; nephews, Don Smith, Neil Smith, Dennis Smith and Gene Smith; nieces, Mary Ruth Smith, Katheryn Arban, Huann Lehto, Billie Sue Rudolph, and Debbie Long; several great nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, December 13, 2017 from 5-7 pm at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home with services to follow at 7 pm with Rev. Mike Thompson officiating. Family and friends will meet at Woodhaven Memorial Gardens on Thursday, December 14, 2017 at 10:45 am for a graveside service at 11 am. www.holleygamble.com
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - Springfield is moving forward with a new natural gas power plant in Panwnee.
Tuesday, the council approved an agreement with the power plant company Emberclear and City Water Light and Power.
CWLP will be the water provider for the plant.
Springfield City Council already approved a $50 million tax break for the plant.
The plant is expected to bring at least 30 permanent jobs and hundreds of temporary jobs.
Austin firefighters say a blaze that started as a two-alarm fire at an apartment building in North Austin is under control. The Austin Fire Department received the call at 5:10 p.m. from the 8900 block of North Interstate 35 southbound service road, officials said.
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This article first appeared on International Business Times. As Queen Elizabeth II spends her 13th day out of the public eye, forgoing annual holiday traditions while battling what’s been called a “heavy cold,” many have been wondering what comes next for the royal family following the queen’s death or abdication. Buckingham Palace reported Friday the queen…
Marc-Andre Fleury made 28 saves in his fourth shutout of the playoffs and the expansion Vegas Golden Knights are headed to the Western Conference Final in their inaugural season after beating the San Jose Sharks 3-0 in Game 6 of their second-round series Sunday.
Jonathan Marchessault opened the scoring, Nate Schmidt added an insurance goal that was only detectable by replay and Cody Eakin sealed it with an empty-netter to help Vegas become just the third team in NHL history to win multiple series in its first season.
The Toronto Arenas won the Stanley Cup in the first postseason in league history in 1918 and St. Louis won two rounds to win the all-expansion West Division in 1968.
Next up for Fleury and Vegas will be the Western Conference Final against either Winnipeg or Nashville. The Jets lead that series 3-2 heading into Game 6 on Monday night.
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Dai-ichi Life Insurance Company, Limited -- Moody's: Japanese life insurers' profits boosted by foreign bonds, but low domestic interest rates continue to pressure yields
May 3 Digital Bros Spa
* Says through its subsidiary 505 Games S.p.A. entered a new worldwide PC and console publishing agreement with Remedy Entertainment Ltd for a brand new game for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC, including Steam, across both digital and retail versions
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NEW DANVILLE, Pa. (WHTM) – The Southern Lancaster County Regional Police Department is investigating recent vehicle thefts around the New Danville area.
Police said on Friday about 10 vehicles were entered the two previous nights.
The locations of the vehicle entries were scattered throughout the 2000 and 2100 blocks of New Danville Pike and the 400 block of Long Lane in Pequea Township.
According to police, stolen items include tools, hunting gear, money, credit cards and a loaded handgun.
Police believe all the vehicles that were entered were left unlocked.
The Southern Lancaster County Regional Police Department encourages all residents to lock their vehicles and keep items out of view.
Anyone with information or surveillance cameras in the areas where vehicle entries were reported is asked to call Det. Burger at 717-872-0352.
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Happy new year to ALL Fax fans!!!I just had a look on the Toronto website and notice that they have acquired a strong set of players including FF Moi Moi, Bob Beswick, QLT to name only a few.It really gets my goat this expansion rubbish and although it is exciting for many, who will suffer as a result - basically anyone in CH1 is pretty much resigned to staying there now.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- It’s Father’s Day for many, but it’s the first Father’s Day for FOX Consumer Reporter and new dad Steve Noviello. To celebrate Steve showed off some of the baby and family products he uses in his own home. From a photo frame that automatically updates content remotely, to a bassinet that had his newborn sleeping through the night the first time he used it, there is something for dads in all stages of fatherhood, he said.
Police say the three men went after a safe on view in a Porsche dealership’s showroom overnight, but they got away with nothing, after they rammed their truck into the southwest Houston location.
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The men allegedly rammed their vehicle through the gates of Monument Porsche, located in the 10100 block of Southwest Freeway, driving straight into the building, reportedly damaging it and breaking car windows.
According to authorities, the men wanted a highly-visible combination safe, but authorities said they fled the scene empty-handed.
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The contents of the safe are not known at this time; a search in the area by a K-9 unit yielded little results.
If you would like to share information on this incident, contact your local authorities or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
At the daily press briefing, Marc Short, White House director of legislative affairs, speaks to the press about the process of approving presidential nominees.
April 28 Jinfa Labi Maternity & Baby Articles Co Ltd:
* Sees net profit for H1 2017 could rise up to 20 percent, or to be 29 million yuan to 34.8 million yuan, compared to net profit of the same period in 2016 (29 million yuan)
* Comments that increased sales and decreased costs are the main reasons for the forecast
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Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam said Tuesday that he’s urging Republican gubernatorial candidates to be vigilant heading into the fall elections.
“My message in chairing RGA is we need to go into this with our eyes wide open and be alert,” Mr. Haslam, a Republican, said on Fox News.
Mr. Haslam was re-elected to a second term heading the Republican Governors Association late last year and said he’s been working on preparations for the fall races since then.
“It’s a difficult map,” he said.
Republicans are on the defense with 26 of the 34 seats currently up for re-election. Twelve of those seats are open since the incumbent is term-limited out and one — Gov. Butch Otter of Idaho — decided not to run. On the Democratic side, nine seats of their 16 seats will also be up in the fall races. Two of their races are currently open due to term limits.
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Police in Pleasant Hill, California, were searching on Saturday for a man who was seen carrying an assault-style rifle and wearing a bulletproof vest outside an apartment complex. Police responded to multiple calls Friday night "within seconds" at 100 Boyd Road and confirmed the man was in possession of an assault-style rifle, the Pleasant Hill Police Department said on Facebook.
The man was able to flee the scene and escape the officers on foot.
Residents in the area were advised to shelter in place and the local SWAT team searched the apartment complex.
Police were unable to identify the suspect. They described him as a white male adult, approximately 5 foot 6 inches with brown hair and a light beard. He was wearing a dark beanie cap, camouflage pants and a black ballistic vest, police said.
The department is asking the public to help with the investigation and for anyone with information regarding the man to call (925) 288-4630.
MOSCOW — A Russian lawmaker says that he and colleagues who recently visited Pyongyang were shown North Korean calculations indicating that their missiles could reach the U.S. West Coast.
Anton Morozov of the nationalist Liberal-Democratic Party said in remarks carried by Russian state news agency RIA Novosti on Friday that North Korea is preparing to test-fire a long-range missile "in the nearest future."
Morozov, who visited North Korea with two fellow lawmakers earlier this week, said that their interlocutors told them that Pyongyang has the technology that would allow missile warheads to survive the heat while entering the atmosphere.
He said North Koreans also showed them "mathematical calculations which they say prove that their missile is capable of reaching the U.S. West Coast."
Police say a burglar stole a register containing $500 from a Little Rock restaurant.
According to a report from the city's Police Department, an alarm went off at Mt. Fuji Japanese Restaurant, located just east of Interstate 430 at 10301 N. Rodney Parham Road, around 4 a.m. Friday.
Later that day, the 65-year-old manager arrived at the eatery and found the glass front door had been broken, authorities said. The cash register was reported missing along with $100 in liquor.
No suspects were named and no arrests had been made at the time of the report.
Weis Markets recently opened a new store in Enola that features a brand new store layout and unique features to elevate the shopping experience. As part of the new store offerings, Registered Dietitian Erin Long will be onsite as the in-store dietitian offering free nutrition consultations, educational store tours, cooking demos, tasting events, nutrition workshops and kids cooking events.
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Falkland, N.C. (WNCT)- According to Pitt County Communications, around 5 a.m.the Falkland Fire Department responded to a house fire at 3620 West Avenue- across from the fire station.
EMS are on the scene as well.
No word yet if anyone was home during the time of the fire.
We will continue to update this story online and on air as more information becomes available
Two Turkish nationals accused of attacking American demonstrators outside the Turkish Embassy in Washington, D.C., during Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s visit last month were arrested Wednesday, sources confirmed to Fox News.
Jury Rules In Favor Of Taylor Swift In Groping Lawsuit The jury ruled in favor of the pop superstar on Monday, in a high profile case in which she accused a Denver radio disc jockey of groping her. Swift did not report the incident at the time in 2013.
House Speaker Paul Ryan says it was the right thing to accept Flynn's resignation, sanctions against Russia, ACA repeal and tax reform.
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A survey by the Workforce Institute at Kronos and Mucinex found 13,900,000 workers are expected to call in SICK… Monday… ahem… the day after the Super Bowl.
The Executive Director of Kronos says, “We’ve been researching the Big Game’s effect on the workforce for more than a decade and while numbers may fluctuate each year, one clear fact remains: #SuperSickMonday is often the biggest day in America for calling out of work.”
In addition, the survey found the following:
25% of people feel the day after the Super Bowl should be a national holiday
20% of people say they have used a sick day the Monday after the Super Bowl
The most common excuses are:
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West Ham United have revealed they were beaten to the signing of Sandro Ramirez by Everton this summer.
The Blues triggered the striker’s £5.2m release clause at Malaga and announced the deal in July.
Hammers boss Slaven Bilic says he was also keen on signing the 22-year-old forward but was unable to fend off the interest from Everton.
“Ramirez from Malaga came in, he was in Barcelona and we wanted him but he chose Everton,” said Bilic.
Sandro is not seen as a direct replacement for Romelu Lukaku but Bilic, whose side lost 4-0 to Manchester United yesterday, says Sandro will offer a pace that Everton didn’t have.
“He is a quick player and has no traits like Lukaku,” he added.
“They lost his strength, but gained speed [in Ramirez]”.
On 29 December, 2016 SIA ExpressCredit shareholders meeting approved decision to increase share capital from 426 861 EUR to 1 500 000 mio EUR. Share capital was increased year's undistributed profits and making payment for shares in the amount of 200 000 EUR, keeping the same share proportion among current shareholders.
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WITH just four days to go before filmmakers from all over the country touch down in Gladstone for the Capricorn Film Festival, things are starting to heat up.
Just in time for the lights to dim and the red carpet to be rolled out, organisers have announced that international TV star David Berry will be attending as the celebrity guest judge.
Mr Berry is most famous for his current role in the acclaimed series Outlander.
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He has also appeared in Home and Away, Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries and A Place to Call Home, for which he received a nomination for Most Outstanding Supporting Actor at the 2016 Logie Awards.
Mr Berry graduated from the National Institute of Dramatic Art in 2008.
When he isn't working on set he tours as a singer with the corporate entertainment act Scream and Shout.
A boat crosses in front of the Transocean Polar Pioneer, a semi-submersible drilling unit as it arrives in Port Angeles, Wash., aboard a transport ship after traveling across the Pacific before its eventual Arctic destination in an April 17, 2015 file photo. A federal decision to stop issuing offshore oil and gas licences in the Arctic was made without consultation with the people whose economy stands to pay the price, Northwest Territories Premier Bob McLeod said Wednesday.
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Police are searching for a teenager from Chorley who has been missing for a week.
Joshua Stock, from Clayton-le-Woods, was last seen at around 7pm on September 30 in the Preston Road area.
He is described as white, of slim build with cropped blonde hair. He was wearing a black overcoat, hoody, grey jogging pants and red and black trainers at the time of his disappearance.
He has links to the Blackpool and Chester areas.
A Lancashire Police spokesman said: “Joshua has been missing for several days now and we are concerned for his welfare.
“If you have seen him, or know where he is, please contact police.”
Anyone with information can contact police on 101 quoting log reference 1368 of October 1.
Making America exceptional was, among other things, the decision made long ago to establish a federalist system of government, rather than a unitary system. Most of government is run by the states, not the feds.
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(ABC)– A self-driving Uber car hit and killed a bicyclist early Monday morning in Tempe, Arizona, police said.
The vehicle was in “autonomous mode at the time of the collision, with a vehicle operator behind the wheel,” Tempe police said in a statement.
The female bicyclist died of her injuries at a hospital, police said.
“Uber is assisting and this is still an active investigation,” according to the police statement.
Uber tweeted that, “Our hearts go out to the victim’s family. We’re fully cooperating with @TempePolice and local authorities as they investigate this incident.”
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JERUSALEM, April 24 (Reuters) - The Israeli government said on Tuesday it was abandoning a plan to forcibly deport African migrants who had entered the country illegally.
The government, which had been working on a plan to deport thousands of mostly Eritrean and Sudanese men to a third country against their will, said in a written response to the Supreme Court that it was no longer pursuing that option.
Israel's immigration authority will continue to find options to deport migrants voluntarily, but their forced removal "is no longer on the agenda," the government said. (Reporting by Ari Rabinovitch, Editing by Stephen Farrell)
‘Money and fear don’t go together.’
That’s what an unnamed Financial Times source reportedly told the paper about the big Spanish financial institution CaixaBank’s prospective decision to move its headquarters from Barcelona if the Catalonia region follows through on its independence drive, with fear and uncertainty only two of the significant consequences.
CaixaBank is Spain’s third largest bank as ranked by assets, after Banco Santander and BBVA, according to Statista, and the No. 4 institution, Banco de Sabadell, is also headquartered in Barcelona and already has said it’s looking at a move.
Read on: Spain — and investors — on roller-coaster ride after Catalonia’s referendum chaos
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“We’ve entered an era where one significant chunk of the American people – the passionate Left – have concluded that the driving force behind those who disagree is pure evil. Some might argue that this has always been the case, and that there are plenty on the Right who perceive liberal Americans as pure evil. What I think we’re seeing now is an increasingly widespread eagerness to interpret innocuous symbols, events, comments, etc. as further evidence of a malevolent conspiracy.”
– Jim Geraghty, National Review Online/The Corner, “No, Those Aren’t Swastikas On Your Sidewalk,” Feb. 13
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The pace of Americans signing contracts to buy homes rose for a third straight month in December, raising an index of pending home sales by 0.5 percent.
The National Association of Realtors says its index of pending sales reached 110.1, up from a revised 109.6 in November. The index is now at its highest level since registering 111.3 in March.
More Americans are looking for homes as the economy has improved, though a shrinking supply of properties on the market has made the hunt difficult and driven up prices.
The number of signed contracts rose in the South and West in December but declined in the Northeast and Midwest.
Pending sales contracts are a barometer of future purchases. Sales typically follow a month or two after a signed contract.
Putin declares victory on visit to air base in Syria
Declaring a victory in Syria, Putin on Monday visited a Russian military air base in the country and announced a partial pullout of Russian forces from the Mideast nation.
MBABANE – In European football, Thursday nights are reserved for the less glamorous UEFA Europa Cup – the poor man’s Champions League.
But on local shores, for relegation threatened Red Lions, the titanic clash against MTN League champions Mbabane Swallows on Thursday night will be a matter of life and death.
Kickoff time is 6:30pm.
Lying precariously second from the bottom, having accumulated 15 points with three games remaining, Red Lions know a win over the ‘Beautiful Birds’, who are yet to lose a league game this season in 17 outings, will ease their relegation worries. The Manzini side, if they cause an upset, will also jump one place to 10th position, two points ahead of Highlanders and level on points with Tambuti FC who lost 0-1 to Manzini Wanderers yesterday.
A loss or a draw, however, against Swallows will still leave them in the relegation cesspool with three games to play.
Denny Hamlin talks about just how much it means to continue the streak of one win and one pole every Monster Energy Series season since his rookie year.
Apple announced the April 7th opening of an Apple Store in the Shinjuku Marui building in Tokyo. More accurately for a Western audience, the store will be in the Marui building in the Shinjuku district in Tokyo. It will be the 8th Apple Store in Japan, or the 9th if you count Apple Watch at Isetan Shinjuku.
Marui is a cross between a department store and a mall, and the Shinjuku district offers some of the best high-end shopping in the world. In other words Apple is opening another high store in a high end destination retail market.
The store is set to open at 10:0 AM local on April 7th.
PESHAWAR: The death toll in a suicide bombing at an army camp in northwestern Pakistan on Saturday has risen to 11, the military said.
An officer was among those who died in the bombing, which left 13 injured and was claimed by the Pakistani Taliban in an email to journalists.
The attacker targeted an army unit’s sports area in the Kabal area of the Swat Valley, the military’s media wing said in a statement.
A security official who asked not to be identified said the suicide bomber blew himself up as soldiers were playing a volleyball match that was being watched by a number of local civilians.
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Barrie police hope to expand the downtown surveillance-camera system to include other public areas of the city, including libraries and community centres.
But first, Ontario’s privacy commission must be consulted, as it was before the 10 downtown cameras were erected in 2013.
“We would have to ensure the public were aware of the privacy issue, if there is going to be any expansion,” Mayor Jeff Lehman told the police services board last week.
Allowing police to access other closed-circuit television systems already in place in public places would enable officers to monitor the cameras in real time and use footage as evidence.
Schoop (oblique) will field groundballs and hit off a tee Tuesday, Jon Meoli of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Schoop began ramping up his activity Monday with running and throwing, and now he appears to be taking another step forward. He'll likely need a few more days to get back to full swings, so it's unlikely that he'll be back before the weekend series with Detroit. Luis Sardinas will continue to man the keystone in his stead.
An Brownsville teen is arrested and faces numerous assault charges after a stabbing incident Wednesday night.
The Edmonson County Sheriff's department says they received reports of a domestic violence situation on Segal road. Witnesses and victims at the scene told them 19-year-old Brett Higgs of Brownsville was hiding.
A witness with multiple stab wounds says Higgs assaulted her with a knife. Deputies located Higgs hiding in a nearby house, holding a knife with blood on it.
Allegedly, Higgs had taken the synthetic drug "flakka", also known as the "zombie drug".
Higgs was arrested and charged with first degree and fourth degree assault. If convicted, Higgs faces over 20 years in prison.
He is currently lodged in the Hart County Jail.
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The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has reached settlements in the past week with two companies over alleged violations in Maryland of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The first settlement is was with Plastipak Packaging, Inc, a plastics manufacturing company which will pay $90,000 to settle allegations that it retaliated against a ...
Mohamed Salah starred once again for Liverpool against former side Roma
Liverpool went into half time of the Champions League semi-final first-leg clash 2-0 up at Anfield.
Salah continued his amazing run of form by scoring his 42nd and 43rd goals in all competitions this season.
The Egyptian first curled a stunner past Roma goalkeeper Alisson before chipping the Brazilian when put through on goal by Roberto Firmino.
Gerrard admits he has run out of superlatives to describe the newly crowned PFA Player of the Year.
Rihanna is starring in ‘Ocean’s 8’ and she wants you to see it in advance and heist $100 from us!…check out the trailer…
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STORRS, Conn. (AP) — Prosecutors have dropped a breach of peace charge filed against conservative commentator Lucian Wintrich after a confrontation with protesters last month during an appearance at the University of Connecticut.
Wintrich, the White House correspondent for the right-wing website Gateway Pundit, was charged after grabbing a woman who took his notes from the lectern as he prepared to give a speech titled “It’s OK To Be White.”
That woman, 35-year-old Catherine Gregory, of Willimantic, turned herself in Sunday to face charges of attempted larceny and disorderly conduct.
Gregory, who is free on a $1,000 bond, is due in court on Wednesday.
Wintrich, who had argued that he had every right to retrieve his property, tweeted on Monday that justice was finally being served.
All charges against me were dropped outright. The leftist thug who stole my speech was arrested. The fight is still not over. — Lucian B. Wintrich (@lucianwintrich) December 11, 2017
In the FLOW National Netball Championships, Sion Hill Netters, SVG General Services Maple and New Horizons Pacers recorded victories on Saturday at the Kingstown Netball Centre in New Montrose.
Sion Hill Netters defeated Star Girls 25-13 in the 4th Division, and in the 3rd Division, SVG General Services Maple thrashed New Era Pepper Stars 50-5, while Star Girls squeezed past New Horizons Pacers 25-23.
This afternoon at 5:00, Nice Radio Clinchers will face X-CEED Sports Club in Division (3), and at 5:45, Dutch Lady Clinchers will square-off with the Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police in Division (1).
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For the first time ever, a haredi woman will pilot the plane carrying the Prime Minister for a state visit abroad. Nechama Spiegel-Novack, a married mother of four and a member of the haredi community, will fly Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu from Israel to Greece.
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Benjamin caught both of his targets for 89 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 48-17 preseason loss to the Seahawks.
Benjamin lived up to his billing as a deep threat in this one, taking a pass from Kellen Clemens 75 yards for a touchdown at the end of the first quarter. The speedster's productivity waned toward the end of the 2016 season, but he should reprise his role as the team's primary field stretcher this year and will look to produce more highlights such as this.
Patriarch Kirill of Moscow, the head of the largest of the Eastern Orthodox churches, said in his Easter message that "the Resurrection of the Lord Jesus is the main content of the Christian message to the world." "Our unity with the Lord cannot be limited to merely participation in worship or to our personal efforts in prayer," he wrote.
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Fire and rescue services were able on Monday evening to pull the truck that was trapped under the rubble of the bridge on Highway 4, near Bnei Brak.
Two people were trapped in the truck. Their condition is unknown at this time.
Sainsbury's is shelving making a £130m bid for convenience chain Nisa until the UK's competition watchdog has ruled on Tesco's £3.7bn takeover of Booker in late October, according to insiders.
It is understood the supermarket ended exclusive talks with Nisa last Friday following increasing concerns about how the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) was assessing rival Tesco's swoop on Booker.
A source said that "Sainsbury's has decided to pause discussions with Nisa until it better understands how the CMA would review any deal".
The CMA is due to rule on Tesco's takeover of Booker by October 26. Industry experts had seen Sainsbury's swoop for Nisa as a direct reaction to Tesco's looming assault on the wholesale market.
Since exclusive talks with Sainsbury's ended, it is understood that the Co-op has returned to the bidding process and has expressed an interest in buying Nisa.
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — The Rose Parade is underway under cloudy skies and with additional security.
The 128th annual parade got started Monday with an added police presence and measures to prevent a vehicle from barreling into the route.
Sturdy barricades are erected at more than 50 intersections to prevent a terrorist attack like ones that happened in Berlin and France last year when trucks plowed into crowds.
Flower-covered floats feature waterfalls, a roller coaster and surfing dogs. The AIDS Healthcare Foundation has a float honoring the 49 killed in the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida. Three survivors of that attack were on the float titled “To Honor and Remember Orlando.”
Three Olympic gold medalists, runner Allyson Felix, diver Greg Louganis and swimmer Janet Evans, are grand marshals of the parade.
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Two people were killed and at least two were injured in related crashes Saturday on the eastbound lanes of the Pennsylvania Turnpike between Donegal and Somerset, according to the state police.
The fatalities occurred at 6:41 a.m. when the driver of a Buick LeSabre lost control and slid sideways into a tractor-trailer that had stopped because of an earlier wreck that was blocking both lanes, the accident report says.
The 55-year-old driver and a 47-year-old passenger in the Buick were killed, and two passengers, 16 and 12, were flown to Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh for treatment. The people in the car were from Ohio. Police have not released their identities.
The driver of the tractor-trailer was not injured, according to the report.
The wreck shut down the eastbound lanes for a couple of hours, and traffic was diverted off the turnpike at the New Stanton exit and back onto the turnpike at the Breezewood exit. The lanes reopened about 10:40 a.m.
A young woman charged with leaking U.S. government secrets to a reporter poses no flight risk if she's released from pre-trial confinement, her parents said Wednesday, though they fear prosecutors will seek to use the case to send a tough message from the Trump administration. It will be difficult for 25-year-old Reality Winner to get a fair trial if her case becomes "this big thing where we're not going to tolerate leakers," Winner's mother, Billie Winner-Davis, told The Associated Press in an interview.
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Flying High My Story from AirAsia to QPR Tony Fernandes Portfolio Penguin 244 pages; Rs 699 Tony Fernandes must be one of the luckiest men alive.
How many of us can think of achieving even one dream one had as a kid? As a boarder in a public school in 1970s Britain, young Anthony had three dreams — he loved sport, music and aeroplanes. Since leaving Epsom College in Surrey, Mr Fernandes has headed a global music business (Warner Music) and partied with the biggest pop stars in the world. He bought a struggling English soccer club, Queen Park Rangers, and ...
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EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Suzy Merchant fainted while coaching Michigan State against Illinois in a women’s basketball game Sunday.
The 47-year-old Merchant was evaluated by the school’s medical staff on the court during the fourth quarter before walking to the locker room. She was later taken to a hospital for tests and was expected to be kept overnight as a precaution.
Michigan State beat the Illini 74-47 in its Big Ten opener, improving to 11-3 overall.
Merchant is in her 10th season at Michigan State and has a 215-99 record.
A grieving widow said her husband's last social security check was withdrawn from their account even though it was for before he died. Lynda Baquero reports. (Published 5 hours ago)
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Jess and Nick come back from a book tour for "The Pepperwood Chronicles" across Europe.
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THE hibiscus plant outside my loungeroom window is often a sunning spot for carpet snakes, so it wasn't unusual when one came to visit this morning.
It was a bit unusual to see him with a friend though... and even more unusual to see a third arrive... and then a fourth.
Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones discusses what will be his first NFL coaching change while on a team on Friday, Feb. 2, 2018, in Minnesota. Video by Dave Birkett/DFP
Ali Bukhari reaches UAE Open main round
KARACHI: Pakistan’s Ali Bukhari qualified for the main round of $5,000 5th UAE Open at Indian Social & Cultural Centre, Abu Dhabi, on Thursday.
After beating Ramy Yehia Shaaban of Egypt 11-9, 11-1, 11-2 in the first qualifying round, he defeated Muhammad Salman Hashmi of Pakistan 13-11, 11-7, 4-11, 11-9 in the qualifying finals.
He will play against eighth seed Robert Downer of England in the first main round. Ammad Fareed and Zeeshan Khan are already in the main round of this event.
Hasanain Dakheel of Iraq beat Haseeb Taj of Pakistan 11-1, 11-5, 11-1 in the first qualifying round and Abdullah Al Muzayen of Kuwait defeated Muhammad Farhan of Pakistan 11-4, 11-3, 11-4 in the final qualifying round.
A German man has been arrested after authorities discovered explosive in his luggage at a Swedish airport.
The suspect, a German national, set off airport scanners while attempting to get on a flight around 8am on Thursday at Gothenburg’s Landvetter airport.
Police and bomb squads were called and discovered several packets of explosive TATP, often nicknamed ‘Satan’s mother.’
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Photo by Daniel Freel/New Jersey Herald - Several hundred residents, some of whom brought their family dogs, took a New Year's Day hike through Waterloo Village on Sunday. Photo by Daniel Freel/New Jersey Herald - Several hundred residents took a New Year's Day hike through Waterloo Village on Sunday.
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A crew works on the cleanup process Friday for a fire that destroyed the gymnasium at Lookingglass Elementary School in late December. A crew works on the cleanup process Friday for a fire that destroyed the gymnasium at Lookingglass Elementary School in late December.
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SALT LAKE CITY — LGBT-rights groups are settling a lawsuit after Utah repealed a law restricting talk about homosexuality in classrooms.
National Center for Lesbian Rights attorney Christopher Stoll said Friday they’re thankful lawmakers ended the rules banning “advocacy of homosexuality” that created a culture of silence for LGBT students.
He says the Utah case sets the stage for challenging similar laws in states like Arizona, Alabama and Texas.
The Utah Attorney General’s Office declined immediate comment.
The 2001 law was originally aimed at sex-education, but had also been cited when a book about lesbian mothers was pulled from a school-library shelf.
The plaintiffs also said it blocked teachers from protecting a 7-year-old boy from bullies because they couldn’t say it was OK to be gay. Those claims were resolved in the settlement.
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A man has been found dead in Prestatyn.
Police and paramedics were called to Barkby Beach just before 1.30pm today.
Passers-by had reported to emergency services that the man was unresponsive in a car.
Upon arrival at the scene, officers found the man dead.
There are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances surrounding his death, say police.
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Kentucky State Police are on the scene of a multi-vehicle crash on I-75 at the 56 mile marker in Rockcastle County. SANDY HOOK, Ky.
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DeValve played 43 percent (25 of 58) of the team's offensive snaps and caught two of three targets for 16 yards during Sunday's 27-21 loss to the Packers.
While DeValve and rookie tight end David Njoku usually split playing time, the former was actually out-snapped by blocking tight end Randall Telfer, as well. This could've been due to the game script and playcalling by coach Hue Jackson, but this is definitely something to keep an eye on going forward. The 24-year-old tight end has 28 receptions for 351 yards and a touchdown in his second year out of Princeton.
Monday, 11 December 2017
The waiting game - dozens of schools in the midlands and west yet to decide if they'll open tomorrow
The first session of the 13th National People's Congress (NPC) holds its closing meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, March 20, 2018. (Xinhua/Liu Weibing)
The first session of the 13th National People's Congress (NPC) held its closing meeting Tuesday morning.President Xi Jinping and NPC Standing Committee Chairman Li Zhanshu are scheduled to address the meeting.Lawmakers will vote on a draft supervision law and draft resolutions on the government work report, and the work reports of the 12th NPC Standing Committee, the Supreme People's Court and the Supreme People's Procuratorate.They will also vote on draft resolutions on the reports of the national economic and social development plan as well as the central and local budgets.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Janet Jackson wants to make it crystal clear: She will not be joining Justin Timberlake during this year’s Super Bowl halftime show.
The pop icon says in a statement “to put to rest any speculation or rumors” as to whether she will be performing at the Super Bowl between the Philadelphia Eagles and the New England Patriots in Minnesota on Sunday: “I will not.”
She thanks her fans for their support and says she looks forward to seeing them very soon.
Timberlake is returning to the halftime show 14 years after a wardrobe malfunction with Jackson caused a national controversy. Timberlake was Jackson’s guest during her performance and ripped off a piece of her clothing, revealed her breast.
CBS aired that Super Bowl and was fined by the Federal Communications Commission. The fine later was overturned.
Liverpool hosts Tottenham at Anfield on Sunday in the Premier League's match of the week with so much on the line. The Reds are third on 50 points, with Tottenham right behind with 48 points.
Here's how you can watch the match and our prediction:
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When: Sunday at 11:30 a.m. ET
TV: NBCSN
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Mohamed Salah scores twice, but a late Harry Kane goals sees a split of the points. Liverpool 2, Tottenham 2.
New Fortnite updates are being released this week
The development team have now confirmed that a new Fortnite update is being released today.
This will look to solve ongoing issues with the game, which have been introduced with the latest patch launch.
FORTNITE PATCH NOTES
+ Fixed a Shopping Cart bug which caused all players to be eliminated. Fix for not taking fall damage while in a Shopping Cart Server stability fixes.
As confirmed by Epic Games earlier today, this update will not require downtime and will not impact progress in games.
Another small update will also be released on May 31, this one looking to solve some lingering problems connected to wins not being processed correctly.
“We’re releasing a small update to resolve some issues with the latest patch, including server crashes and shopping cart bugs,” a message from Epic Games reveals.
“We’ll have another update tomorrow May 31 to fix an issue with wins not counting on console.”
Around 8:46 a.m., officers from a multiagency task force arrived at the home of 31-year-old Selin Charmaholi in the 300 block of Chester Street to see if she was complying with the terms of her probation.
The St. Louis Cardinals will try to get a win against the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday, May 29 after losing on Monday 8-3. (Source: KFVS)
The St. Louis Cardinals will try to get a win against the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday, May 29 after losing on Monday 8-3.
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Harrison Badar leads off the scoring with a solo homer run in the second (1-0 Cardinals).
Matt Carpenter walked with the bases loaded in the second to give the Cardinals a 2-0 lead.
Jedd Gyorko finished off the scoring in the second with a two-run single for a 4-0 lead.
In the fifth, Matt Carpenter homered to make it 5-0.
Jonathan Villar gave the Brewers some life with an RBI double in the seventh (5-1 Cardinals).
Cardinals' Francisco Pena hit a solo home run in the eighth.
Cardinals win it 6-1.
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Another ‘interesting’ take from Robert Peston, who writes: “the life-or-death question for May is whether Shapps and Johnson are in cahoots”. He claims Shapps met with Boris’ team a few weeks ago to “discuss matters”. A Tory source says this is “totally fabricated, an obvious smear”. Jake Berry, who is named in Peston’s story, says it is “fake news”. Senior May allies say Boris is not plotting any challenge with Shapps. Who briefed Pesto?
As I have told you, your statement is categorically untrue and #FakeNews @Peston — Jake Berry (@JakeBerry) October 6, 2017
As anyone who has read a newspaper or spoken to a Tory MP recently knows, a more pertinent question would be whether Shapps has “discussed matters” with supporters of David Davis since the election…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The man accused of fatally shooting a woman and wounding six people at a Tennessee church in September faces a 43-count indictment, including first-degree murder, attempted murder and felony civil rights intimidation charges.
Friday's grand jury indictment in Davidson County charges 26-year-old Emanuel Kidega Samson in the Burnette Chapel Church of Christ shooting in Nashville. He's been held without bond since September.
An arrest affidavit from September says Samson waived his rights and told police he arrived armed and fired at Burnette.
In October, Nashville Police Detective Steve Jolley testified that a note in Samson's car referred to a white supremacist's 2015 massacre at a South Carolina black church. Jolley said Samson also told him he didn't give much thought to race or religion, and heard voices and had visions.
Overall rating: Your rating: Rating 5.0 with 1 votes Rate this news article! 17-year-old Nika Križnar captured gold at the Junior World Championships in Kandersteg. Foto: EPA Share
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Slovenian ski jumper Nika Križnar bagged gold at the Junior World Championships in Kandersteg, Switzerland, while her fellow countrywoman Ema Klinec captured silver.
Križnar became the first Slovenian woman to win gold at a Junior World Ski Championship. The 17-year-old scored 262.6 points with jumps of 104.0 and 100 metres.
Ema Klinec defended her silver medal from a year ago, earning 248.3 points with jumps of 102.5 and 94.0 metres. Third place went to Anna Odine Ström of Norway, who scored 231.7 points.
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Kyrgyz Deputy Prime Minister Temir Dzhumakadyrov was killed in a car crash 60km from the Kyrgyz capital, Bishkek on Saturday, authorities say. The 38-year-old father of four was heading to the southwestern Talas region to oversee preparations for the October 15 presidential election. Kyrgyz President Almazbek Atambayev expressed condolences for Dzhumakadyrov’s family. “He was the person who could have become one of the leaders of the country one day,” Atambayev said.
Sponsor Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, a London-based hospital specializing in cancer, has suspended recruitment in a Phase 1 clinical trial assessing the combination of radiotherapy and Merck's (MRK +0.4% ) KEYTRUDA (pembrolizumab) in patients with muscle-invasive or metastatic bladder cancer.
The impetus was apparently an unspecified decision from the Safety Review Committee which will require an amendment to the protocol. The study may resume once the issue is addressed.
Currently, KEYTRUDA is being evaluated, as monotherapy or in combination, in 34 studies in bladder cancer, from Phase 1 to Phase 3.
From Italian trendsetter Loveria Caffe in Colleyville to the handsome Mughlai Fine Indian Cuisine in Southlake, diners can circle the globe without braving Southlake Boulevard traffic. The newest "something different" is Sai Fine Asian Bistro in Colleyville , an Asian dinner house by a chef with a background in both Dallas and Fort Worth.
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Rosie Hungtington-Whiteley is pretty much a walking—or, shall we say strutting?—example of the winter glow.
The supermodel debuted dewy makeup look on her Instagram, featuring pink-tinted eyes and a bright red lip, at the Caudalie store opening in the Meatpacking District of New York, NY, and her social media following went crazy.
"New York Glam Girls," she captioned a post of her standing beside her glam squad, makeup artist Katie Jane Hughes and hairstylist Jennifer Yepez. "#redlip #fullbrows #pinkeyeshadow"—the star's recipe for holiday-ready makeup.
After her captions filled with requests for her beauty breakdown, Rosie posted a photo of all of the products she used, and we were surprised to find out that her pink lids come courtesy of a product that isn't eyeshadow...It's actually blush.
Maria Keilman, a salutatorian of the Class of 2018 at The Dalles High School, participated in the Senior Walk at her grade school, St. Mary’s Academy, on Wednesday morning. The group of seniors at St. Mary’s then visited classrooms. In the kindergarten, a boy announced he could tie his shoes, and a teacher’s aide reminded the seniors that that was something they would’ve once said.
Gretchen Williams points out one of the hats she made at Boulder's Golden West that will be going to the homeless through Attention Homes. Dorothy Schneider knitted enough hats in 2016 to outfit a small shop.
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The Daughters of Ancient City Court #216 will host a Mardi Gras Soiree on March 3 from 9 p.m. to midnight at Houligan’s Private Upstairs Room, 1725 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Tickets are $10.00 and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the American Heart Association.
Attire is casual, but Mardi Gras masks are encouraged.
For more information, call 251-458-9978 or 904-729-2264.
A new trailer for Mega Man 11 dropped Tuesday showing off an extended look at the game's slick, modern visuals and new time-slowing mechanic to help you master tough platforming and difficult boss battles.
In addition to a look at some of the upcoming game's levels and bosses, the trailer also reveals the game's release date: Oct. 2. The new entry in the series will be coming to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.
Mega Man 11, first revealed in December, comes eight years after Mega Man 10 and 31 years after the first Mega Man game revolutionized the 2D platforming genre as we know it.
A deadly shooting took place near 52nd and Market streets in West Philadelphia leaving one woman dead and two victims wounded. (Published 2 hours ago)
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Some critics went further to note the possibility of an Objectivist reading of Bird’s movie: Here was a story, after all, about literally superhuman individuals being sapped of their potential by the unremarkable, untalented masses. The suggestion that Bird was some sort of closet Ayn Rand disciple eventually calcified into received wisdom, though I’ve never had much use for it myself. Like the director’s other Pixar triumph, “Ratatouille” (2007), “The Incredibles” may allow that some individuals are innately gifted, but it also insists that those gifts, far from being allowed to flourish at any cost, must be tempered and nurtured through creativity, humility and public service.
Group art exhibition to celebrate Black History, the legacies and cultural contributions. Visual art, handmade products, books, live music and more. Feb 9-18. Reception 7-11 pm, Feb 9. Free.
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Winners included the late Leonard Cohen (Best Rock Performance), Mastodon (Best Metal Performance), Foo Fighters (Best Rock Song) and The War On Drugs (Best Rock Album). The National also won for Best Alternative Music Album.
Hard rock/metal act Avenged Sevenfold were also nominated this year, with their song 'The Stage' (from their album of the same name) getting a nod for Best Rock Song. However, the band decided not to attend the ceremony, owing to their category's exclusion from the main event. Lead singer M. Shadows texted radio DJ Eddie Trunk, telling him that the band's decision to not travel to New York was "not really a protest per se" but more of a financial consideration, given the costs involved.
Avenged Sevenfold were also unimpressed with the sidelining of rock at the Grammys. According to Trunk, Shadows also said, "Rock Song Of The Year can't get two minutes?...And they put us in some side venue no one gives a **** about? **** that, waste of time and money." Read more - here.
The Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara led a four-man legislative team to visit President Muhammadu Buhari who is currently on vacation in London, Channels Television reports.
Others in the delegation are, Deputy Speaker, Lasun Yusuf and Senate Leader, Senator Ahmed Lawan.
According to a source in the National Assembly, the team left for London on Wednesday morning to meet with President Buhari.
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Police chase ends in arrest By Trooper Jeff Gregory Louisville, KY - Kentucky State Police Post 04 Troopers arrested a Louisville man after a pursuit on the Greenbelt Highway in Jefferson County. On Sunday, January 1, 2017 at approximately 9:22pmET, Trooper Ken Borders observed a Dodge pickup truck speeding 72 mph in a 55 mph zone and activated his emergency equipment to stop the vehicle.
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Urban and rural farms in Indiana are working to provide more opportunities for residents to get fresh, nutritious and local produce. The Lafayette Journal and Courier reports food sharing initiatives, such as urban farms, are growing in places like Fort Wayne, Indianapolis and Lafayette.
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As values planet Venus moves into the wealth area of your chart today you would be wise to turn your attention to your financial situation and whether or not it is living up to your expectations. If it isn’t then maybe you should start making changes.
Next week’s Corks & Forks event, presented by Classic Wines Auction, features some of the best restaurants and wineries in the area, including one that opened on Friday. However, Chef Johnny Nunn is no stranger to the Rose City or the annual event. MORE’s Molly Riehl takes a bite of Corzetti’s signature dish.
Reuters out with views from several traders and analysts, stating that Asia would be the biggest beneficiary of any potential sanctions by the US on Venezuela's oil sector, as exports from the South American OPEC member could be redirected to the region.
Mike Tran, Analyst at RBC Capital noted: "The realignment of trade flows to push Venezuelan crude to Asia...would entail substantial logistical challenges that would on the margin be bullish (for) sour crude markets, but not necessarily sustainably bullish (for) crude prices."
LONDON, May 31 (Reuters) - The chief of Britain’s financial regulator Andrew Bailey on Thursday declined to comment as to whether he was interested in succeeding Mark Carney as the Bank of England governor, saying he had a big job to do already.
Carney will step down in June 2019, three months after the country’s scheduled exit from the European Union, but Bailey, head of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), would not say if he was interested in replacing him.
“I’ve got a very big job which I hugely enjoy,” he told BBC radio when asked about the BoE top job. Asked if he would also enjoy being Bank of England Governor, he said: “I’m not going to comment on that, because it’s not for me to say.” (Reporting by Alistair Smout; editing by Guy Faulconbridge)
Fears over safety, potential conflict with cars and pedestrians, and poorly planned bike lanes discourage many from getting on a bicycle, Melbourne City Council research has found.
The city council will on Thursday release a discussion paper on cycling that will help inform its next transport strategy, due out by the end of this year.
Lord mayor Sally Capp and councillor Nicolas Frances Gilley, the chair of the MCC's transport portfolio. Photo: Simon Schluter
Among measures the council proposes to encourage more cyclists are:
Reducing the number of cars in central Melbourne
Providing more separated bike lanes
Increasing investment in cycle infrastructure and facilities
Installing more bike parking
Research for the paper found that, along with safety concerns, a lack of infrastructure to support bicycle use – lockers, bicycle parking and showers – discourages many from riding a bike.
THREE brass plaques have been stolen from the Port Pirie War Memorial.
They were taken from the World War II section at the Memorial Oval between January 26 and February 1.
The brass plaques include a navy emblem, an air force emblem and a numeral.
Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report it online.
Most recent candlesticks pattern : N/A
Trend : Near term down
Tenkan-Sen level : 1.2459
Kijun-Sen level : 1.2495
Ichimoku cloud top : 1.2525
Ichimoku cloud bottom : 1.2495
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Although cable has remained under pressure after yesterday’s selloff from 1.2549, a break below 1.2437-40 (61.8% Fibonacci retracement of 1.2347-1.2582 and previous support) is needed to retain bearishness and signal the rebound from 1.2347 (last week’s low) has ended at 1.2549 and would revive our bearishness for the fall from 1.2582 to extend weakness to 1.2400-10, below there would add credence to this view and bring further fall to 1.2375-80 first.
In view of this, would not chase this fall here and would be prudent to sell cable on subsequent recovery as 1.2500 should limit upside. Only break of said resistance at 1.2549 would abort and shift risk back to upside for another rise towards last week’s high at 1.2582.
New York magazine’s Vulture Festival is bringing in big names for 2017.
The festival, which is in its fourth year, will feature panels with Sarah Jessica Parker, Stephen Colbert, Aziz Ansari and other stars.
Colbert is set to talk politics with writer Frank Rich, while Ansari will chat about the upcoming season of his Netflix series “Master of None.”
Other celebrity attendees include Kevin Bacon, Chelsea Handler, Aisha Tyler, Fred Armisen, Tituss Burgess, Michael Shannon, Amber Tamblyn, William H. Macy and Emmy Rossum.
The festival will take place at Milk Studios in New York on May 20-21.
In light of her disastrous New Year’ Eve performance a few days ago, video has resurfaced of an earlier Mariah performance, this time that showcases her vocals front and center.
This video, taken from the tree lighting ceremony at Rockefeller Plaza in 2014 removes the background vocals and music and isolated Mariah’s performance solely, and the results leave much to be desired. It seems that years of belting out those high notes have left Mariah’s voice relatively frail and weak. She just can’t hit those whistle register notes anymore.
Is it time for Mariah to refocus her vocal career into something that better suits her range, or does she just need some rest?
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Margot Robbie has already earned her spot as one of Hollywood's coolest actresses, but her latest selfie might be the cutest.
The "I, Tonya" star posed for a picture with a quokka — an adorable furry little animal — during a trip to Rottnest Island, Western Australia. In the super cute snap, Margot is doing a kiss face while the tiny little animal mugs for the camera.
YEREVAN (Reuters) - Talks between Armenia’s ruling Republican party and the opposition planned for Wednesday have been canceled, opposition spokesman Tigran Avinyan said.
Talks were planned after the resignation of Prime Minister Serzh Sarksyan on Monday following almost two weeks of street protests that plunged the impoverished ex-Soviet republic into political crisis.
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She's also from Michigan, home to large number of Syrian refugees
(CNN) Rahaf Khatib has run six marathons in the last two years. On Monday, she'll run her seventh -- the Boston Marathon -- for Syrian refugees.
The 33-year-old runner is the daughter of Syrian immigrants and from Michigan, a state with one of the highest number of Syrian refugees in the country.
For her, raising money for refugees was a response to a "deep need" that she says she saw within her community. So far she's raised $16,000
"Where I live, it's a crisis," Khatib explained, "I personally as a stay-at-home mom couldn't contribute financially and I felt like I had to help."
So, she decided to help by running.
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According to AAA, drivers have been paying for the highest gas prices since 2014.
Wednesday morning at two locations in Hartford, a few hundred people won’t be feeling the pain at the pump. Instead, they’ll be getting gas for free.
Mount Olive Church Ministries in Hartford has been doing a gas giveaway for the past few years.
It said the reason it does it is simple: It’s important to give back to the community.
The free gas will be available on a first come, first serve basis. People will get $20 worth of ‘gas on God’ while funds last.
It’s happening at 9 a.m. at the 7-Eleven on Park Street and at 11 a.m. at the Mobil on Albany Avenue. Both locations are in Hartford.
This comes as the gas prices here in Connecticut continue to climb. The average price of gas hit $3.15 per gallon on Tuesday.
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Priciest home sales in Commack (11725)
January 2017
The three highest-priced home sales in Commack last month ranged from $600,000 to $688,888.
The priciest Commack home sold in January was a 5-bedroom, 2.5-bath colonial on .42 acres at 53 Timber Ridge Drive that sold for $688,888 in cash. It was listed by Patricia O’Leary and Maralyn Diggin of Douglas Elliman Real Estate and sold by Dawn Veneroni of Exit Realty Achieve.
A 5-bedroom, 2.5-bath splanch on .55 acres at 40 Long Bow Lane fetched $685,000. The home was listed by Lynn Witz of Coach Realtors and sold by Jason Pick of Keller Williams Realty.
At 18 Schuyler Drive, a 4-bedroom, 3-bath colonial on .25 acres went for the full asking price of $600,000. It was listed by Paul Dougherty and Kimberly Bullis Byrd of Coldwell Banker Residential and sold by Roberta Feuerstein of Douglas Elliman Real Estate.
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Your heard it from us first! Viraf Kohli and Anushka Sharma got married earlier this morning in Italy. Here's some more inside scoop on it!
Virat and Anusha got married near Tuscany in a 800-year-old village that has been restored and made into a resort called Borgo Finocchieto, it is the same place where the Obamas went for a holiday previously this year. Unlike reported earlier, the duo did not get married in Milan.
According to sources, the couple will register their marriage at the Bandra Family court on the 4th of January. It is said that the couple decided the dates for their wedding in Sri Lanka earlier in August this year.
It has been reported that Bhangra dancers were spotted entering the regal resort on Saturday. After which, the sound of beats echoed across the resort. The Borgo Finocchieto is just an hour from Italy's wine capital, Montalcino and is surrounded by sprawling lawns and vineyards.
Jay Rock has released a new video for “Win,” the first single off his coming album Redemption. The song, which feels specifically made for gym playlists, gets a celebratory and entertaining visual treatment that sees him and his TDE labelmate Kendrick Lamar (who provides backing ad-libs) carrying trophies, duck hunting, and dodging missiles in the middle of a warzone. The video, directed by Dave Myers and Dave Free, also features some quick guest appearances from other TDE artists including SZA, Isaiah Rashad and Ab-Soul. Jay Rock is still the star of the show though, a fact made apparent by his garish introduction in a full suit with fire shooting out behind him and a marching band as his escort. You can watch the new video below.
Gladys Olateru-Olagbegi, the erstwhile Chief Judge of Ondo state, is dead, a source confirmed to The Media on Monday.
The source who claimed to be from the Omitowoju family where Mrs. Gladys Olubunmi Olateru-Olagbegi was born, said she died after battling with an undisclosed illness.
According to the source, the former Chief Justice died on Sunday night.
“She (Gladys Olateru-Olagbegi) died on the night of New Year after battling with an illness, and her death was very shocking to the family members,” he said.
Although, the source refused to give the details of her death to The Media but said late Gladys Olateru-Olagbegi died of a protracted illness.
“At a time she was recuperating, but it was unfortunate when the announcement of her death was sent to my phone on Sunday night.
“But, as soon as we are authorized to speak, I shall give you details about her sickness” the source added.
Late Gladys Olateru-Olagbegi handed over to the present Justice Olasehinde Kumuyi of the State High Court.
The eldest child of former Knicks forward Anthony Mason acknowledged in an emotional statement Monday his father passed away with four children at his bedside. The family has come forward...
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Liverpool finished top of Champions League Group E ahead of Sevilla, Spartak Moscow and Maribor
Liverpool have taken on the Portuguese giants four times before, twice in the UEFA Cup and twice in the Champions League.
They've run out winners on two occasions, with Porto holding them in the other encounters.
Liverpool won their last meeting, a 4-1 victory in November 2007 with Fernando Torres bagging a brace.
Porto qualified for the knockout stages by finishing second to Besiktas in Champions League Group G.
Liverpool were among the top seeds for today’s draw having topped Champions League Group E.
If you heard that boom on your morning commute... don't be alarmed!
The Old Wando River Bridge on Highway 41 is in pieces now after being blown up.
It's all part of a project with the department of transportation to replace the old bridge.
The new Highway 41 bridge opened back in July.
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Evansville police hope you recognize a man they say stole someone's wallet.
We're told the suspect took the wallet from an employee at the Evansville Surgery Center and spent over $800 of the victim's money.
Anyone with information on the suspect's identity is asked to call Detective Bickel at 812-436-7994.
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Passengers walk through the Hamad International Airport in Doha, the Qatari capital, on Sunday. Qatar Airways called on the U.N.'s aviation body to declare a Gulf boycott against the carrier "illegal" and a violation of a 1944 convention on international air transport.
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When we say that Chanel has demonstrated her modeling skills from birth, we mean it! The newborn posed for her first family portrait with parents Coco and Ice-T just 5 minutes after she arrived into the world. Impressive? We think so.
With high gas prices showing no signs of going down, a new poll suggests British Columbians are driving less and cutting back in other areas to compensate for the price hike at the pumps. Geoff Hastings reports.
An attorney for the governor, Jim Martin, acknowledged in an email Wednesday that Gardner had agreed to drop charges if Greitens resigned. “But that was in no way the driver for the governor’s decision,” he said. He did not respond to additional questions about how the deal unfolded.
BERLIN, Dec 12 (Reuters) - The German economy will grow strongly in 2017 and exports will rise despite showing weakness in recent months, the economy ministry said on Tuesday.
“The economy remains on an upward trend at the end of the year,” the ministry said in a statement. “Gross domestic product for 2017 should be strong.”
The ministry said that while industrial production could be weak in the fourth quarter, positive sentiment indicators suggest that the underlying economic trend is still robust.
The Times of India report by Omer Farooq Khan states that the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government on Saturday launched a crackdown against Hafiz Saeed-led Jamaat-ud-Dawa and its humanitarian wing, Falah-e-Insaniat Foundation, by seizing control of their offices and financial assets.
2 Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks to supporters during a rally near the Kremlin in Moscow, March 18, 2018. Putin won a fourth term as Russia's president, adding six more years in the Kremlin for the man who has led the world's largest country for all of the 21st century.
"We're going to abandon the failed policy of strategic patience. But we're going to redouble our efforts to bring diplomatic and economic pressure to bear on North Korea"
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump walk on the South Lawn of the White House with French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron on April 23, 2018. AP Photo/Evan Vucci
French President Emmanuel Macron and first lady Brigitte Macron arrived Monday for President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump's first state visit.
Since their arrival, the heads of state have met to discuss Iran, trade, and other future policy plans. They've also planted a tree, witnessed a major Melania fashion moment, and reveled in their bromance.
We'll keep updating this slideshow as the tour continues, but here are the best photos from their trip so far:
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CNY's best late night eats: 11 best places to dine after midnight
By Jacob Pucci | jpucci@syracuse.com
Whether you need to soak up a few too many drinks after a night on the town, or you work the night shift and dinner (or breakfast) typically happens sometime after midnight, there are many restaurant in Central New York up for the task.
All our picks for the best late night eats in CNY, which cover everything from pizza and breakfast, to burritos and fresh-baked cookies, serve food after midnight. Many deliver too.
What's your favorite after-midnight haunt in CNY? Leave a comment and let everyone know!
The Sheboygan County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's help in identifying a man believed to be involved in a child enticement case over the weekend in Waldo.
The suspect is described as a heavyset white male, mid 40s to 50 years old, balding and with glasses.
He was driving a dark colored SUV-style Jeep with a loud exhaust.
Authorities say the man may have ties to the Tennessee area and might have current or previous relatives in the Waldo area.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Sheboygan County Sheriff’s Office at 920-459-3112 or Sheboygan Countywide Crime Stoppers at 1-800-cufthem (283-8436)
China's national legislature adopts supervision law
The 13th National People's Congress adopted a supervision law at the closing meeting of its first annual session Tuesday.
Feb 14 Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
* Exec says expects to be able to address Halol issues over the next few quarters
* Exec says continues to update FDA on remediation progress at Halol plant
* Exec says to focus on improving supply and improving market share in United States
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First at Four: Country music artist Rick Monroe embraces his 'Gy - WECT TV6-WECT.com:News, weather & sports Wilmington, NC Country music artist Rick Monroe will release a new EP, Gypsy Soul , next month. Right now, he's touring the country promoting his new work.
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Interactive Introverts at the Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts
The Kentucky Center presents Dan and Phil World Tour 2018
Interactive Introverts
Dan and Phil present their new stage show - Interactive Introverts. Two internet dwelling, insecure nerds standing under the spotlight to give the people what they want: an epic interactive experience of rants, roasts, battles, stories ...and surprises that will make you laugh, cry, cringe and puts the audience in control unlike anything before!
Patrons under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a person aged 18 or over.
For more information visit kentuckycenter.org
Aug 14 (Reuters) - AES Corp:
* AES announces pricing of $500 million of senior notes in public offering
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Korean bishop downplays threat of war
April 18, 2017
The president of the South Korean bishops’ National Justice and Peace Commission downplayed the threat of war between the US and North Korea.
“I do not think there will be a military attack on one side or the other,” said Bishop Lazarus You Heung-sik of Daejeon. “Everyone would have a lot to lose if they attack or carry out some act of violence. That’s why it is worth preparing for the future. And the future is that on May 9 South Korea will vote for the new president of the country.”
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Texas A&M-Corpus Christi infielder Dalton Stark and Texas A&M-Kingsville catcher Christian Caudle were named players of the year for the Islanders and Javelinas by the Hooks on Monday.
As a junior Stark hit .325 with 35 runs, 15 doubles, three triples, three home runs and 32 RBIs while recording five steals in 52 games for the Islanders.
Stark led the team in batting and doubles and was second in RBIs, earning honorable mention All-Southland Conference honors.
Caudle hit .384 with 38 runs, 11 doubles, two triples, one home run and 20 RBIs while collecting eight stolen bases for the Javelinas.
An All-Lone Star Conference first team selection, Caudle led the league in walks (45) and was third in on-base percentage and fourth in batting average.
The two standouts will be honored Jan. 18 at the South Texas Winter Baseball Banquet at the Solomon P. Ortiz Center.
A crucial vote to determine the fate of Hamilton’s light rail transit will take place at city hall this Wednesday. All 16 members of council including the mayor, will decide whether to move forward with the LRT. A new city-wide poll out shows almost half of Hamiltonians surveyed oppose the $1-billion project.
An LRT survey conducted by Forum research, funded by nine councillors was created to gage the public’s interest in light rail transit in the city. More than 3 000 people were called and more than half of the decided people on the call list are against it.
Joe Scarborough writes in The Washington Post:
Less than two years after Obama’s inauguration, the tea party was swept into power. Voters even checked the president’s 2012 reelection win a few years later with the largest congressional majority for Republicans since 1928.
With such jagged voting patterns, Americans proved themselves worthy of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s definition of a “first-rate intelligence”: Somehow functioning while holding “two opposed ideas in mind at the same time.”
But even Fitzgerald would be flummoxed by Midwest voters pulling the lever for Obama twice and then Donald Trump last month. Yet they did, and in so doing confirmed once again that the urge for political change usually has less to do with our nation’s character than with disgust toward Washington.
With Valentine’s Day in the air, a classic story about sisters coming together arrives via the William Byrd High School Players this Friday. WFIR’s Ian Price has more:
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SEOUL, April 12 The South Korean won and shares recovered on Wednesday from a six-day decline as investor risk appetite appeared to recover slightly.
The won was quoted at 1,141.4 to the dollar at the conclusion of onshore trade, up 0.4 percent compared to Tuesday's close of 1,145.8.
The Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) closed up 0.2 percent at 2,128.81 points.
Offshore investors ended a seven-day run of selling KOSPI shares and purchased a net 67.4 billion won ($59.06 million) worth.
The premium for South Korean credit default swaps (CDS), however, rose to its highest level in nine months on Wednesday, as investors viewed the country's sovereign notes as a riskier bet given elevated tensions between North Korea and the United States. (Reporting by Dahee Kim)
BATON ROUGE –Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards will meet with the Unified Command Group to conduct updates on Tropical Storm Nate.
The conference will be held at the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP).
Following the meeting, Gov. Edwards will host a press conference to discuss the latest information on the storm.
KLFY will live stream the conference at 4:30 p.m.
Dear Diary:
I was at 7th Avenue Donuts in Park Slope. There was a young couple a few tables over. They were laughing and holding menus.
“Are you ready to order?” the waitress asked with a smile.
“Sorry, not yet,” the young man said.
“Just a few minutes,” the young woman added.
“No problem,” the waitress replied. “It’s great you’re engaged.”
The couple looked at each other. The waitress chuckled.
“Sorry, I mean engaged in conversation,” she said. “Take your time.”
Ten minutes later, they were putting on their coats. They did not seem to be laughing.
Uniondale-based Sahn Ward Coschignano has opened a new office in Hauppauge, the law firm’s first in Suffolk County.
The new office is located at 1300 Veterans Memorial Highway and will be headed by attorney and partner John Farrell, according to a statement from the law firm. Farrell specializes in zoning and land-use planning, real estate transactions, environmental law, litigation and appeals and municipal law.
The Hauppauge office is the third location for the firm, which also has an office in Manhattan.
“This new office will help us better serve our existing Suffolk County clients and also allow us to represent more clients in Suffolk,” Michael Sahn, the firm’s managing partner, said in the statement. “John Farrell’s knowledge of Suffolk County and the fact that he resides in Babylon, makes a perfect fit for a Suffolk office. We also have other attorneys and staff who live in Suffolk, so working in Hauppauge will be very convenient.”
Two teenagers are facing charges in connection with a drive-by shooting that left two men in Salisbury injured Saturday. The shooting happened along the 700-block of Victory Street near Wilson Road around 12:45 p.m. Officials say two men were on the front porch of a home when they were shot by a vehicle driving by.
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7:20pm–#Fairfield CT– Today’s care fire is on the Merritt Parkway southbound exit 44 and 42 after a two-car crash. State Police are on the scene, firefighters on the way.
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Operating out of a funky 1920s Craftsman home, High End Market Place looks a little like the house of a well-stocked friend. As you're greeted warmly at the reception desk, it's tempting to linger in the foyer and admire the current installation of photography or paintings. H.E.M.P.'s Vancouver pride is evident not only in its rotating monthly artist showcase, with new art on the first of every month, but in its product lineup. Owners Morgan Hutchinson and Gareth Kautz visit every farm they work with, and carry five 'Couv-based brands (U4iK and Sunshine Farms are the staff's local faves right now) in addition to others from Washougal, Spokane and Seattle. On the last Sunday of the month, High End hosts Sunday Sessions, where customers can shop while a band jams, and offers weekly specials like Wax Wednesday, Fatty Friday and Shatterday.
LEXINGTON, Kentucky — Saturday’s deadly rally in Virginia over the removal of a Confederate statue has prompted another state to take action.
Mayor Jim Gray of Lexington, Kentucky, now says he wants to remove two Confederate-era monuments from his city’s former courthouse.
The move comes after a car plowed through a group of counter protesters at a white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Heather Heyer, 32, was killed. More than a dozen others were injured.
Mayor Gray said the events in Charlottesville “accelerated his decision” to act.
I am taking action to relocate the Confederate statues. We have thoroughly examined this issue, and heard from many of our citizens. — Mayor Jim Gray (@JimGrayLexKY) August 12, 2017
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Security researchers have discovered a macOS malware program that's likely part of the arsenal used by the Russian cyberespionage group blamed for hacking into the U.S. Democratic National Committee last year. The group -- known in the security industry under different names including Fancy Bear, Pawn Storm, and APT28 -- has been operating for almost a decade.
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STOCKHOLM The death toll from the truck attack in Stockholm earlier this month rose to five on Friday after a woman died from her injuries in hospital, police said.
"A woman of around 60, who was being treated in an hospital in southern Sweden for injuries she received in connection with the terror attack on Drottninggatan, died on the morning of April 28," Swedish police said in a statement.
A truck careened down a busy street in central Stockholm on April 7, mowing down shoppers before crashing into a department store.
Police are holding failed asylum-seeker Rakhmat Akilov over the attack.
(Corrects to show attack happened on April 7.)
(Reporting by Stockholm Newsroom; editing by Richard Lough)
NEW YORK (AP) — Mayfield, Love, Fitzpatrick headline AP All-America team, playoff-bound Oklahoma has most players on first team.
Selena Gomez recently completed a 2 week treatment program for depression and anxiety. A source said, “She had a difficult year, especially towards the end, and she decided she wanted to spend some time focusing on herself. It was all about wellness and her health.” It was Selena’s decision to get professional help in New York City. Justin Bieber was totally aware of the situation and fully supported her.
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WILSON, N.Y. (WIVB) – A 38-year-old Wilson woman has been charged with committing a residential burglary in Wilson in April.
Tera L. Martin was charged Saturday with second degree burglary and third degree grand larceny.
She was also charged with petit larceny related to a theft in May in the Town of Hartland.
Martin was arraigned in Town of Wilson Court on the burglary charges and remanded to Niagara County Jail.
She was issued an appearance ticket for the petit larceny charge.
Washington Capitals defenseman Karl Alzner, who had not missed a game in seven seasons, was out Monday night for Washington's 4-3 overtime loss to Toronto in Game 3 of their first-round series.
Alzner, who is day to day with an upper-body injury, had played in 599 straight regular season and playoff games combined.
The last game he had missed was Game 6 of the 2010 Stanley Cup playoffs, a 4-1 loss to Montreal in a first-round series won by the Canadiens in seven games.
Alzner, 28, is in his ninth NHL season, all with the Capitals.
Nate Schmidt stepped in to fill Alzner's spot alongside John Carlson on defense.
Schmidt, who had played 60 games during the regular season, assisted on the first goal of the game, by Nicklas Backstrom.
(WWLP) – While the Patriots are coasting to another division title, no team is better at avoiding a letup, and Belichick predicted the rematch with Miami will play out differently than the first meeting.
Live updated scores will be posted here throughout the night. Kick off is at 8:30PM.
The Patriots are coming off a win against another division rival, the Buffalo Bills. They won last week, 23-3. This will be the second time the Pats play the Dolphins in the past three weeks, defeating Miami 35-17 two weeks ago in Foxborough.
The Patriots will be playing without their star tight end, Rob Gronkowski, who has been suspended for an unnecessary roughness penalty last week.
A Salem, Massachusetts-based organization called The Satanic Temple is accusing Twitter of discriminating against it on religious grounds.
Satanic Temple founder Lucien Greaves filed a complaint in March with the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, saying Twitter wrongly suspended its accounts after someone tweeted a threat to the organization. The Boston Globe reports Twitter has restored the accounts but without the "verified" status Greaves wants.
An attorney for Greaves says the standards used by Twitter to determine its suspensions and verifications of users is colored by its favoritism toward groups that share the social network's views.
Twitter says an account is verified if it's determined to be of public interest.
The Satanic Temple's building is zoned as an art gallery and is open to the public with art installations, lectures and film screenings.
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Charles Stanley chief executive Paul Abberley
Charles Stanley has returned to profit after reporting a £0.3m loss last year.
The group reported pre-tax profits of £8.8m for the year ending 31 March 2017.
Funds under management and administration were up 17.1 per cent to £24bn, compared to £20.5bn last year, while the dividend increased 20 per cent to 6 pence per share, up from 5 pence per share in 2016.
As part of Charles Stanley’s plans to sell-off non-core parts of the business, Sipp and SSAS arm EBS was sold to Embark Group earlier this year, completing on 31 May. The sale did not impact cash flow, with reported revenues the same as last year at £141.6m.
The group cash balance increased form £48.4m last year to £58.4m while the core business operating margin rose to 7.1 per cent, up from 3.1 per cent in 2016. The target for 2020 is 15 per cent.
Chief executive Paul Abberley credited the group’s transformation programme with improving profitability.
An early morning car fire in Kennewick at the Edison Village Green Apartments caused quite the stir this morning for local residents. An eye witness says they saw the car, a white Dodge Stratus, driving north on Edison Street and observed fire coming from underneath the car.
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SALT LAKE CITY - In a lab on the eighth floor of the William Browning Building at the University of Utah, a small group of climate scientists has gathered one of the best archives of greenhouse gas data for any one region in the world.
It's called the Utah Atmospheric Trace Gas and Air Quality Lab, (UATAQ) and it operates a collection of data gathering sites around Northern Utah measuring CO2 and Methane.
The Senior Lab Specialist, Ryan Bares, told Fox 13 about the correlation they've noticed between particulate pollution directly harmful to human health, and greenhouse gas pollution that contributes to climate change.
"We see very strong relationships between CO2, methane and pollutants, so if you see elevated co2 concentrations on our website, you can almost be guaranteed to have elevated other pollutants.
"We're studying the difference between all of these things," said Bares.
In the above story, you'll see how much CO2 levels have spiked this week.
The US Navy helped fight wildfires in San Diego County with aerial water drops. Wildfires have been raging in California, prompting mass evacuations and causing billions of dollars in damages.
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Two missing 15-year-old girls from the Lily and Corbin areas have been located safe in the Knox County area following a joint effort by the Laurel County Sheriff’s Department and the Knox County Sheriff’s Department.
Verticia Brownlee, 15, of Braxton Lane, Lily, was last seen about 9:30 p.m. Thursday at her home, which is located about six miles west of London.
Police believed that she may have been accompanying another 15-year-old girl, Makayla “Jada” Jackson of Roy Kidd Avenue, Corbin, who has also been reported missing.
Laurel County Sheriff John Root reported about 7 p.m. Saturday that the pair were found safe and Laurel County Sheriff’s Deputy Travis Napier was returning them to Laurel County.
Deputy Shawn Jackson is investigating Brownlee’s disappearance.
The Corbin Police Department is investigating Makayla Jackson’s disappearance.
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The Justice administration has refused to schedule a hearing on an appeal of the Mountain Valley Pipeline's authorization.
The Charleston Gazette-Mail reports Department of Environmental Protection Secretary Austin Caperton signed a letter last week denying a request for a hearing challenging the DEP's approval of a Clean Water Act certification for the MVP. The letter was sent to Appalachia Mountain Advocates, an environmental law firm that challenged the authorization.
South Korea’s President Moon Jae-in. (File/Photo) South Korea’s President Moon Jae-in. (File/Photo)
South Korea’s President Moon Jae-in on Monday declared there must be no war on the Korean peninsula and called on the North Korea to halt its threatening behaviour as tensions between Pyongyang and Washington heighten with both hinting at military action. “There must be no more war on the Korean Peninsula. Whatever ups and downs we face, the North Korean nuclear situation must be resolved peacefully,” said Moon in opening remarks at a regular meeting with senior aides and advisers. The remarks were provided by the presidential Blue House.
“I am certain the United States will respond to the current situation calmly and responsibly in a stance that is equal to ours.”
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WIK - David L. Of Ransomville, NY, passed away on Sunday, March 18, 2018, at his home. He was born in Buffalo, NY, on January 17, 1967, the son of Susan (Taber) Wik and the late Ronald Wik.David graduated from Grand Island High School and was an equipment operator with the New York State Parks Department at Whirlpool Park for the past 30 years. He had lived in Ransomville since 2008 and was an avid sportsman. In addition to his mother, he is survived by a brother, Ronald (Deanna) Wik, two sisters, Debbie Bunnell and Bonnie Wik, many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. His family will be present on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-8:30 PM at the RHONEY FUNERAL HOME, 5893 Hoover Road, Sanborn, NY, where Funeral Services will be held at 8:30 PM, with the Rev. James R. Bastian officiating. Memorials may be made in his name to the American Cancer Association. For guest register, visit www.rhoneyfuneralhome.com
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Abington Heights Middle School students of the month April are, from left, first row: Aniyah Mendez, Olivia Foster and Sadie Bonczek. Second row: Tyler Bowen, Jamison Bessoir, Travis Smith and Drew Musgrave. Absent from photo: Rita Gowarty.
Abington Heights Middle School students of the month April are, from left, first row: Aniyah Mendez, Olivia Foster and Sadie Bonczek. Second row: Tyler Bowen, Jamison Bessoir, Travis Smith and Drew Musgrave. Rita Gowarty was also named.
QUEBEC — Jonathan Lapierre, mayor if Îles-de-la-Madeleine, will be a star candidate for the Quebec Liberal Party in October’s general elections, a source tells La Presse Canadienne.
Lapierre, vice-president of the Fédération québécoise des municipalités, intends to succeed Germain Chevarie, who has decided not to seek another mandate.
Lapierre would not confirm the news when reached for comment, saying he is at the “discussion” stage with the party.
Officially, he says he is still in “reflection” and plans to announce his decision by mid-May.
“I have interest, that’s certain,” he said. Lapierre, who describes himself as “passionate about public service” is in his second mandate as mayor after serving eight years as city councillor.
MEXICO CITY — Mexico’s governmental human rights agency says municipal police were complicit in at least 38 abductions and killings in the town of Allende in northern Coahuila state, near the U.S. border.
The National Human Rights Commission issued a recommendation Monday calling on authorities to make amends to the victims’ families and ensure they could return to Allende.
The commission said the Zetas drug cartel carried out the killings “with the authorization, support or acquiescence” of local police.
From March 18-20 of 2011, the Zetas sent gunmen and local police to round up everyone who shared a certain last name in the town. They were punishing someone they believed had betrayed them.
The precise number of people who disappeared is unknown, but estimates vary from a few dozen to several hundred.
Surf's up in Santa Cruz. Swells are expected to reach up to 9 feet this weekend. Surfers have been frustrated by a lack of big waves this year."It's been flat. It's been pretty depressing most of the year. It (today) is the best day of the year," said Santa Cruz surfer Andrew Van Metre.The Rip Curl Grom Search National Final is Saturday. It brings the nation's best young surfers to Santa Cruz. They're grateful for the perfect timing of warm conditions and big waves."This weekend the conditions are supposed to be epic, so. Yeah, we're just really blessed and I'm really excited for this weekend," said 15-year-old Samantha Sibley of San Clemente. While the big waves are good for sufers, they can be dangerous for everyone else.A beach hazards statement has been issued through late Saturday night, warning of rip currents, sneaker waves and large shore break. Officials say don't go in after your pets. Most dogs will make it out of the water on their own.
Beny Steinmetz, the Israeli diamond mining magnate, was taken into custody by Israeli police on Monday on suspicion of fraud, obstruction of justice and bribery.
The 61-year-old billionaire, who is one of Israel’s wealthiest men, was detained alongside four other suspects as part of a joint international investigation by Israeli, Swiss and US authorities.
Israeli police gave few details of the allegations but said the five men were suspected of creating fake contracts to move and launder money.
Detectives raided the men’s homes and offices and a judge granted police permission to detain Mr Steinmetz until Thursday for questioning.
There has been a great deal of news about efforts by Russia, and perhaps others, to rig and hack U.S. elections. Could such efforts to undermine one of the most sacred rights in a democracy -- voting -- succeed in the future? In 2017, the eyes of the nation will be on the only two states that will hold gubernatorial and state legislative elections: New Jersey and Virginia.
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WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump is making a surprise visit to MedStar Washington Hospital Center, where Rep. Steve Scalise is being treated for his injuries following Wednesday's shooting at a Republican congressional baseball practice.
The president and first lady Melania Trump brought two bouquets of white flowers to the hospital.
MedStar Washington said in a tweet Wednesday afternoon that Scalise "was critically injured and remains in critical condition." It provided no further details about him.
Scalise was among several people wounded when a rifle-wielding attacker fired on lawmakers on a baseball field in Alexandria, Virginia, outside Washington. The attacker was shot and later died.
PHOENIX — The Latest on the Southern Baptist Convention meeting (all times local):
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The Southern Baptist Convention formally condemned the political movement known as the "alt-right" during a national meeting in Phoenix.
The denomination initially refused to take up a resolution repudiating the movement that emerged dramatically during the U.S. presidential election and mixes racism, nationalism and populism.
Pressure built on Southern Baptists to make some statement against the movement. They did so Wednesday after emotional appeals from attendees.
The resolution decries every form of racism, including what the denomination called "alt-right white supremacy" as antithetical to the Gospel.
SHANGHAI, March 30 The chairman of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Ltd (ICBC), the world's largest lender, said on Thursday he expects asset quality to improve this year.
Yi Huiman made the comments at a press conference following the release of the bank's annual results.
ICBC said its net profit slipped 0.64 percent in the fourth quarter of 2016 as margins shrank.
(Reporting by Shu Zhang and Matthew Miller in Beijing; Writing by Engen Tham in Shanghai; Editing by Ian Geoghegan)
LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Portugal’s government has proved its critics wrong, slashing the debt-heavy country’s budget deficit to its lowest level in more than 40 years despite warnings that its anti-austerity policies could spell financial disaster.
Finance Minister Mario Centeno said Wednesday the deficit last year was no higher than 2.1 percent — well within the 2.5 percent ceiling stipulated by European authorities.
Some other eurozone countries expressed alarm when the center-left Socialist government, with the support of the Communist Party and Left Bloc, took power in 2015 on an anti-austerity platform.
Portugal needed a 78-billion euro ($82 billion) bailout in 2011, after recording a deficit of more than 11 percent the previous year, and eurozone officials feared it could go into another debt spiral under the Socialists.
Reuters reported that the Kingdom aims to create up to 12,000 jobs, according to a document published by the official Saudi Press Agency on Tuesday.
Police: Couple accused of stealing returnable bottles
SHAPLEIGH, Maine (AP) — Police say a husband and wife are accused of stealing bottles from the Shapleigh Memorial School PTO donation bin.
York County Sheriff William King said the husband was caught red-handed with $20 in bottles that he was taking to a redemption center. King said the man acknowledged stealing bottles from the school "two or three times" and implicated his wife in the thefts.
David Dow, of Berwick, was arrested on a charge of theft by unauthorized taking and was released on $50 bail. He and his wife are due in court in August.
A phone number for the couple couldn't be located, and it was unclear if the pair had hired a lawyer.
Ron Keating, Evoqua Water Technologies president and CEO, at the NYSE, and Terence Adderley, Kelly Services executive chairman, at the Nasdaq, ring today's opening bells.
Chesterfield firefighters battled a two-alarm fire at a storage facility on Monday afternoon.
Chesterfield Fire & EMS officials said the blaze broke out on Blest Lane, which is near Route 10 and just north of Route 288, around 4:30 p.m.
There's currently no information on what caused the blaze, which impacted 20 units at the Vigilant Store facility in Chester. There's also no information on how much damage the fire caused.
No injuries have been reported.
The fire remains under investigation.
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Tennessee running back John Kelly has been named to the Maxwell Award watch list after a strong start to the 2017 season.
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - Intersections Inc:
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GENEVA The United Nations special envoy for Syria, Staffan de Mistura, sent invitations on Monday for Geneva peace talks beginning on Feb. 23, after initial prior consultations beginning on or about Feb. 20, his spokeswoman Yara Sharif said.
"We can confirm that letters have been sent today, and also that consultations are continuing," she said.
The talks were already delayed from Feb. 8.
Syria's main opposition body, the High Negotiation Committee (HNC), on Sunday approved a new delegation to take part in Geneva peace talks, which include Russian-backed blocs that have been critical of the armed insurgency against President Bashar al-Assad.
(Reporting by Stephanie Nebehay; editing by Tom Miles)
Watergate is the biggest political scandal of my lifetime, until maybe now. It was the closest we came to a debilitating Constitutional crisis, until maybe now. On a 10 scale of armageddon for our form of government, I would put Watergate at a 9. This Russia scandal is currently somewhere around a 5 or 6, in my opinion, but it is cascading in intensity seemingly by the hour. And we may look back and see, in the end, that it is at least as big as Watergate. It may become the measure by which all future scandals are judged. It has all the necessary ingredients, and that is chilling.
When we look back at Watergate, we remember the end of the Nixon Presidency. It came with an avalanche, but for most of the time my fellow reporters and I were chasing down the story as it rumbled along with a low-grade intensity. We never were quite sure how much we would find out about what really happened. In the end, the truth emerged into the light, and President Nixon descended into infamy.
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Major Alaska Lease Sale Should Be Quashed, Enviros Say
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 9:25 PM EST) -- A coalition of environmental groups filed suit in Alaska federal court against the U.S. Department of the Interior on Friday alleging it didn’t look closely enough at the environmental consequences of conducting an expanded oil and gas lease sale for the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska.
The Northern Alaska Environmental Center, the Wilderness Society and others want the December lease sale conducted by the DOI's Bureau of Land Management vacated and ask that the court declare the government violated the National Environmental Policy Act and the...
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas court bars judge who blocked execution plan from taking up death penalty cases after he took part in protest.
Lincecum (finger) will face live hitters Tuesday, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.
Lincecum appears to be progressing well in his rehab program. Since he's on the 60-day disabled list, he isn't eligible to return until late May, though it seems like he is on pace to meet that return date at this point.
A man was killed in a stabbing that stemmed from an argument in Union County Wednesday evening, according to deputies.
The incident happened before 6:15 p.m. at a home on the 4800 block of Waxhaw-Indian Trail Road, just north of Wesley Chapel. Deputies say a person was driving by when a man covered in blood flagged down them down and said another man had been stabbed.
The victim, who was found inside the home, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Investigators say they believe the stabbing came during a dispute between the victim and another man. They did not give further details.
Officials have not said if anyone was taken into custody.
No names have been released.
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Sheary (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
This news effectively rules out Sheary for the next two contests. Since No. 43 plays with such high energy and is a versatile presence in the bottom six, his absence should be noticeable. From a fantasy standpoint, however, he's nearing replacement-level territory as the owner of only 19 points (12 goals, seven assists) through 52 games. Zach Aston-Reese has been called up from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the AHL as a reinforcement for Sheary.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Sen. John McCain is defending the special counsel investigating Russian election interference after a series of tweets from President Donald Trump revived chatter that the Trump may be preparing to get rid of the veteran prosecutor.
The Arizona Republican wrote on Twitter on Sunday that it is "critical" Robert Mueller be allowed to complete a thorough investigation into Russia's interference in the 2016 election "unimpeded."
Trump's tweets revived talk Trump may, in an attempt to end the investigation, move to have Mueller fired. But White House lawyer Ty Cobb sought late Sunday to tamp down the speculation by saying the president is not contemplating such a move.
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Travel and Leisure reports Air Mattress company INTEX conducted a survey which reveals 52% of American adults have made up excuses “specifically to avoid uncomfortable sleeping arrangements” at a relative’s home during a holiday.
Why such a high percentile? Of those surveyed, 81% say they’ve previously experienced less than comfortable sleeping at other’s homes, including 62% saying they had to sleep on a sofa.
It comes down to quality rest and feeling your best with those you love and care about.
Here is Travel & Leisure’s guide to booking a cheap hotel room for the holidays.
Here’s to good sleep! Cheers.
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A winter storm expected to hit the Northeast is forcing at least one college basketball team to alter its travel plans for the third round of the NCAA Tournament.
West Virginia's athletic department announced Monday night the Mountaineers will leave a day early for Boston. WVU says it will depart Morgantown on Tuesday instead of Wednesday.
Fifth-seeded West Virginia meets top-seeded Villanova in the East Region semifinals at TD Garden on Friday night.
The National Weather Service says the bulk of the wind-driven snow and sleet is expected to hit New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware and parts of eastern Pennsylvania before heading off to Massachusetts early Thursday.
For many residents in Los Angeles, renting and buying is getting harder and harder. Angie Crouch reports for NBC4 News at 6 on Monday, April 17, 2017.
Three suspects in a thwarted attack last week in the southern French city of Montpellier have been handed preliminary terrorism charges, Paris prosecutors said.
Authorities gave only the suspects' first names. A teenage girl, Sara, and a man called Thomas were charged with terrorist association and possessing explosives last night.
Another man, Malik, was also charged with justifying terrorism.
Last week, anti-terrorism forces uncovered a makeshift laboratory for fabricating a bomb.
France's top security official on Friday said the raid thwarted an "imminent attack".
A police official said the teenage girl - among several arrested - had pledged loyalty to the so-called 'Islamic State' group in a recent video.
France is still under a state of emergency after several deadly attacks in 2015 and 2016.
The chase ended here off Dixie Highway (Source: Daniel Paxton/ WAVE 3 News)
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - Kentucky State Police have a suspect in custody after a Sunday night chase.
The pursuit started at Greenbelt Highway and Johnsontown Road around 9:24 p.m. and ended on Lewis Lane off Dixie Highway around 9:45 p.m.
MetroSafe confirmed LMPD assisted in the chase.
No further information is available. WAVE 3 News will update this story.
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The big shows for the new theater season are set. We’ll be singing “Let It Go” from “Frozen,” toasting the wit of Tina Fey in “Mean Girls,” enjoying the charms...
The Evansville Otters have not scored more than three runs in a game since Tuesday, but they were able to get a series win over the Miners behind a gem from starter Shane Weedman.
After not knowing he would be on the mound earlier in the day, Weedman stepped up to toss 5 2/3 scoreless, allowing only one hit.
The 3-0 win for Evansville puts the team half a game clear of the River City Rascals for second place in the West Division.
Next up for the Otters is a road game Wednesday against the division-leading Florence Freedom.
First pitch is at 4:35 p.m. for the doubleheader.
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Queensland Fire and Rescue are attending a car fire in a cane paddock at Cowleys Road, Bakers Creek.
FIREFIGHTERS are attempting to douse a car on fire in a cane paddock south of Mackay.
A spokeswoman for Queensland Fire and Emergency Service said at 2.20pm crews were on scene at Cowleys Rd, Bakers Creek, attending to a "car on fire in a cane paddock".
Meanwhile, a spokesman for Queensland Ambulance Service said paramedics were tasked to the fire just before 2pm.
They were still on the way about 2.10pm and it was not yet known whether anyone was injured in the blaze.
A spokesman for Queensland Police Service said an officer was at the scene, but updates were not yet available.
More information to come.
Routt County Search and Rescue confirms that one man has died and one man has been rescued from an avalanche near Sheriff’s Reservoir in the Flat Tops Wilderness Area.
The names of the men have not been released.
Agencies responding include Search and Rescue, the Routt County Sheriff’s Office, U.S. Forest Service and Classic Air Medical.
The first call to emergency responders came in just after noon today, indicating that two men were caught in an avalanche five to seven minutes south of Sheriff’s Reservoir.
The Colorado Avalanche Information Center lists the avalanche danger in the Flat Tops area as “moderate” with heightened avalanche conditions on certain terrain. Those venturing into the backcountry are advised to evaluate terrain and conditions carefully.
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) – UPDATE: As of 6:31 a.m. Monday, power has been restored, according to Indiana Michigan Power.
Almost 2,000 Fort Wayne residents are without power in downtown Fort Wayne this morning.
Indiana Michigan Power reported a power outage near the intersection of W Brackenridge Street and Fairfield Avenue.
The outage was reported around 6:12 a.m. Monday, and the estimated restoration time is still being assessed.
WOWO will provide more information once it becomes available.
Aroon Raman’s latest suspense thriller, starts on a low note, but gains momentum as one continues to the concluding pages.
The fictional account, narrates the story of year 2012, where the climate is shown to be changing drastically. The sky is on fire, literally, and shows how it brought life to a standstill. With children gone missing, the book talks about social issues that surround us all the time, but remain obscure. Keeping human trafficking as the backdrop for the novel, the author touches and delineates the emotions of fear and anxiety perfectly.
Amidst all tension, a journalist, a historian, and an intelligence agent come together to solve the mystery behind this intriguing disappearance. They start their hunt through the cold, opaque black and claustrophobic areas of India, Pakistan, and Bhutan. The plot is intriguing and gripping. If you’re looking to read a serious novel, which not only solves a mystery, but also takes you though the lanes of the sub-continent, Skyfire is for you.
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Brantley is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cubs, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
Brantley is hitting an impressive .320/.346/.460 through 52 plate appearances this season, but he'll head to the bench after starting six straight games. Rajai Davis will pick up the start in left field in his place, batting ninth.
A detection device designed and built at Yale is narrowing the search for dark matter in the form of axions, a theorized subatomic particle that may make up as much as 80% of the matter in the universe.
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Production on Empire's 20-For-20 shuts down after Calvin and Portia demand to go on strike, which forces Cookie to search for a solution.
REUTERS: Verizon Communications Inc has tentatively reached a revised deal that would lower by about US$250 million the price to acquire Yahoo Inc's core internet business, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday.
Verizon's deal to buy Yahoo's assets, including its digital advertising, email and media assets, was worth US$4.83 billion when it was first announced.
Yahoo and Verizon did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
(Reporting by Narottam Medhora in Bengaluru; Editing by Savio D'Souza)
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A crossbeam on the Nooksack River bridge at Guide Meridian was bent after it was struck in 2016. Repairs continue this week. Sgt. Mark Francis, Washington State Patrol Courtesy to The Bellingham Herald
Senior Chief Ngabwe of Central Province says Chief Mukuni of the Toka Leya people of Southern Province should just shut up on President Edgar Lungu’s origins as traditional leaders from Eastern Province had already set the record straight.
Chief Ngabwe said that Chief Mukuni should stick to his lane and not engage in partisan politics.
Senior Chief Mukuni recently held a press briefing questioning the Zambian heritage of President Lungu.
Mukuni who is aligned to the opposition United Party for National Development challenged President Lungu to produce his birth certificate.
However, Chief Ngabwe said that traditional leaders from Eastern Province laid the matter to rest when they announced that President Lungu was their subject.
The debate around President Lungu’s heritage has been ignited by People’s Party president Mike Mulongoti who has turned anti PF crusader since being denied any reward in the post-election period.
A Victorian site near the South Australian border - known for rare dunes, threatened species and birds that migrate from as far as Russia - has been declared internationally significant.
The area is the state's 12th to be listed by Australia as a wetlands of international importance under the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, an accolade ensuring its future protection.
The site stretches more than 22,000 hectares and includes part of the Lower Glenelg National Park, Discovery Bay Coastal Park and Nelson Streamside Reserve. It's known for its rare dunes housing threatened species including plants, waterbirds and fish.
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I had an amazing experience with Barcelona-based street artist BALU in New York City back in March. The day came out of nowhere and to make a long story short, I ended up going around the city with him and documenting his incredibly courageous, albeit illegal (!!) slapping up of wheat pastes of certain public figures in specific designated spots that represented and symbolized the men (i.e. Kanye West was slapped up on WEST 4th in the Village, etc.) ~ The pictures and the story garnered enough interest for Mikel Reparaz, a European journalist covering Basque Country news, to do a video interview/story on our experience and on graffiti in NYC, in general. It’s in Spanish, but please do check it out.
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An event hitting Scranton this weekend could have kids grinning from ear to ear! Fortis Institute Dental Hygiene Clinic along Ash Street is hosting “Give Kids A Smile Day” this Saturday, February 18. The annual event provides free cleanings, x-rays, sealants and more for kids ages one to 16 years of age. The event is held in February because it’s “National Children’s Dental Health Month.”
“Give Kids A Smile Day” is free. It’s organized by Fortis’ dental hygiene students. The students perform the dental work alongside several area dentists. Newswatch 16’s Ryan Leckey popped by Fortis for a preview on Wednesday to let parents know what to expect and how to signup.
QUICK FACTS:
WHAT: “Give Kids A Smile Day!”
WHY: Free dental care for kids ages one to 16. Free cleanings, x-rays, and more!
WHEN: This Saturday, February 18.
TIME: 8 a.m. – Noon
LOCATION: 519 Ash Street, Scranton
APPOINTMENTS REQUIRED: 570-955-4015 to reserve your spot.
Police in Denmark have intensified their hunt for a missing Swedish journalist who allegedly disembarked from a home-built submarine a day before the vessel sank.
Copenhagen police are searching on land and at sea for 30-year-old freelance journalist Kim Wall. The search also will cover parts of Swedish territorial waters.
Swedish journalist Kim Wall is being searched for (Tom Wall via AP)
Ms Wall was on a reporting assignment aboard the UC3 Nautilus submarine owned by 46-year-old Danish inventor Peter Madsen.
He made a last-minute escape from the sinking vessel on Friday and has denied any responsibility for Ms Wall’s fate.
Madsen was arrested on preliminary manslaughter charges.
The turret of the sunken privately built and owned submarine (Jacob Ehrbahn/Ritzau Foto via AP)
Copenhagen police suspect that Madsen deliberately sank the submarine, though he initially blamed technical problems.
Ms Wall was not found inside the submarine after it was raised and transported for investigation on Saturday.
Villanueva (hamstring) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rockies, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
With Villanueva out, Cory Spangenberg will start at the hot corner and hit seventh. It isn't believed that Villanueva is dealing with a serious injury, so it's likely that the Padres are being cautious with the 26-year-old. Consider Villanueva day-to-day heading into Wednesday's series finale versus Colorado.
JACKSON, MI The goal was to show the breadth of the problem - how heroin infiltrates all elements of society and its devastating effect on people of varying ages, classes and backgrounds.
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HOLLYWOOD — Someone has managed to modify the famed Hollywood sign to read “Hollyweed.”
The sign was visibly changed and captured on cameras as of Sunday morning, reports CBS Los Angeles.
The incident did not mark the first time the sign has been targeted in a possible prank or act of vandalism.
Danny Finegood, who passed away in 2007, was made famous by changing the sign to “Hollyweed” on Jan. 1, 1976, in celebration of the state’s then-more relaxed marijuana laws taking effect. (He also once changed the sign to read “Ollywood” in 1987 in protest of Col. Oliver North and the Iran-Contra affair, as well as making the sign read “Oil War” in 1990 to protest the first Gulf War.)
California voters recently approved recreational marijuana use in a ballot initiative, joining six other states and the Distrcit of Columbia in allowing the drug’s non-medical use.
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KALAMAZOO, MI -- With festivals such as Oktoberfest and Pulaski Days upon us, and the fact it's the first full weekend of October, that means we're ready to celebrate with Michigan beer!
Grab a designated driver, some cash for the weekend and check out our list of some fun events taking place all across the state.
If beer is not your thing, that's cool.
I recently published a list of fun things to do with the kids:
28 Fall Festivals and events in October, especially for kids
Now, let's get to that list of 10 things you can do this weekend.
We'll start at Bell's Brewery, which has two cool events:
Pee Wee Pumps based out of Greensburg, Pa., sells high heel infant crib shoes for babies zero to 6-months-old.
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - The Governor's Sale of Champions, truck and tractor pulls, and live music are just some of the featured attractions during Agriculture Day at the Illinois State Fair.
Agriculture Day, held on August 15, highlights some of the best in Illinois agriculture. Activities start at 10 a.m., and ranges from an auctioneer and bid calling contest to an autograph session with NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Justin Allgaier. Additionally, grand champion junior livestock will be up for auction during this year's Governor's Sale of Champions.
Officials also say admission to the Illinois State Fair will be lowered to $5 for adults during Agriculture Day.
For more information about activities at the Illinois State Fair, click here.
Aug 15 (Reuters) - NICOX SA:
* NICOX ANNOUNCES €26.25 MILLION FINANCING
* NICOX SA - ‍RESERVED CAPITAL INCREASE OF ORDINARY SHARES OF COMPANY TO A SPECIFIC CATEGORY OF INVESTORS​
* NICOX - ‍TO USE NET PROCEEDS TO FINANCE NICOX'S RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OF PIPELINE CANDIDATES, WORKING CAPITAL​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
March 31Fuan Pharmaceutical Group Co Ltd :
* Says net profit for FY 2017 Q1 to increase by 175 percent to 201 percent, or to be 84 million yuan to 92 million yuan, compared to net profit of FY 2016 Q1 (30.5 million yuan)
* Says increased revenue as main reason for the forecast
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/zBrYZn
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
Serial killer's assault trial is delayed
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The Rhode Island trial of a notorious serial killer who allegedly tried to stab a fellow inmate to death in Florida has been delayed at the request of the defense.
The Providence Journal reports 44-year-old Craig Price's trial was delayed Monday to May.
Price's public defender Michael Bryant declined to comment on why he requested the move.
Price is charged with attempting first-degree murder for allegedly stabbing inmate Joshua Davis with a homemade knife at the Suwanee Correctional Institution in Florida in April 2017.
He admitted in 1989 to several Rhode Island murders, and has served sentences for prison officer assaults.
His Rhode Island sentence ran out in October 2017, and a probation violation petition was filed by the state's Attorney General for the alleged Florida assault. Price refuses to file a plea, challenging the legality of the charging document.
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The World Cup referee given a life ban in his homeland Saudi Arabia earlier this month for a match-fixing attempt will not be replaced at the tournament in Russia, global soccer body FIFA said on Wednesday.
ZURICH: The World Cup referee given a life ban in his homeland Saudi Arabia earlier this month for a match-fixing attempt will not be replaced at the tournament in Russia, global soccer body FIFA said on Wednesday.
The Saudi Arabia Football Federation said two weeks ago that it had barred referee Fahad Al Mirdasi after he confessed to offering to fix the final of his country's domestic cup competition.
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FIFA confirmed in a statement to Reuters that Al Mirdasi's World Cup selection had been "withdrawn with immediate effect."
"The FIFA Referees Committee has taken the decision not to directly replace Al Mirdasi," it said, adding that the two assistant referees in his team, Mohammed Al Abakry and Abdulah Alshalwai, had also been dropped.
(Writing by Brian Homewood; Editing by Ken Ferris)
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Spend $25 to get a $50 gift certificate to Palizo Italiano, and enjoy delicious regional Northern Italian food!
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FMCG firm Palmolive on Monday said it has declared an interim dividend of Rs 4 per equity share for 2017-18, which will see a total payout of Rs 131 crore, including dividend distribution
The company said in a regulatory filing that its board has declared an interim dividend of Rs 4 per equity share, with face value Re 1 each, for the financial year ending March 31, 2018.
It will be on the paid up equity share capital of Rs 27.20 crore involving a total payout of Rs 131 crore, including dividend distribution tax, it added.The record date for payment of the dividend is December 19, 2017.Palmolive stock was trading 1.15 per cent up at Rs 1,081.95 on
El Paso County school tech chief arrested for stealing iPads
CLINT, Texas (AP) — The 37-year-old chief technology officer for an El Paso County school district has been arrested for stealing as many as 150 iPads from the school system and reselling them.
El Paso County sheriff's officials say investigators searched the home of Phillip Acosta last week and found several computers stolen from the Clint Independent School District, where he's chief of the department of technology and information services. The district in the eastern part of El Paso County has about 10,000 students.
School officials had reported about 150 of the devices missing over the past three months. Authorities say about 100 that have been recovered have been linked to Acosta.
He was arrested Thursday, jailed on $75,000 bond and charged with theft of property worth more than $30,000.
Baku. 26 January. REPORT.AZ/ A number of staff is being reduced at the automatic telephone stations (ATS) in the capital city in regard with abolition of telephone nodes subordinated to the "Baku Telephone Communication" LLC under the Ministry of Transport, Communications and High Technologies (MTCHT).
Report informs, about half of staff dismissed with payment of a compensation up to 2 times monthly salary.
They are told that 100 people will continue to work from each telephone node.
The MTCHT has not yet commented on the issue.
ALBUQUERQUE N.M. (KRQE)- Lobo Men’s Basketball outlasted San Jose State on Saturday at San Jose, 71-68. With this win the Lobos are now solely in 3rd place in the Mountain West Standings with a record of 7-4.
UNM defeated the Spartans by more than 30 points earlier in the season, but this game on Saturday was a whole different story. It was a back and forth battle that the Spartans were leading at the half by 3 points.
UNM would not back down in the 2nd half though and would go on to hang on for the win. Antino Jackson led the Lobo pack in points on Saturday with 17, and right behind him was Anthony Mathis with 15. Mathis finished 4-8 from 3-point range on Saturday, but the game changer late for UNM had to be Sam Logwood. The senior has been out with a shoulder injury and came off the bench on Saturday scoring 10 crucial points.
UNM will now move on to play Boise State next in Albuquerque on Tuesday at 8pm.
This man’s fall, unlike an Icarus
by Breughel, was not unnoticed.
What would Williams
and Auden observe
instead in this picture?
Perhaps, the woman in red
from the funeral parlor,
holding a water bottle,
bosom draped in a towel
drenched with afternoon sweat.
Or the men in blue
uniforms, guns in holsters, gleaming
car keys by the belt of the one looking
at the fallen man; the sky, white behind
his head: hues of light against a ball of dark.
Better yet: the corner, green
as a ploughman’s pastures,
of a store signage, unheeded
by the men and women around
the one who wasn’t Daedalus’ son.
He didn’t drown; he just fell
on the ground, and one of them
brought down the sun-
yellow cloth
to cover him.
Surely, this blanket―like a sea
by Breughel letting one unwitnessed, final glimpse
of the fallen’s leg―the poets will see,
thrusting in the air four lifeless toes, cropped
by the frame, at the foreground.
Perez has yielded three runs over 2.1 innings to start this season in two appearances.
Despite the small sample size, Perez's FIP has skyrocketed to 6.79 and his WHIP sits at 1.71. The 34-year-old primarily serves as a lefty specialist these days, posting a 4.95 ERA with 46 strikeouts over 40 innings last season.
The Video below shows past Nigerian leaders and current Vice President singing hymn for a greater, united and peaceful Nigeria in the year 2017. The Choir organised by Yemi Osinbajo were singing Isaac Watts hymn, “Our God, Our Help in Ages Past.”
In a video put up by the Vice-President on his Facebook page, he wrote:
“O God our help in ages past
Our hope for years to come
Our shelter from the stormy blasts
And our eternal home”
Singing this hymn with former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon; Former President Olusegun Obasanjo; Former Chairman of Nigeria Interim Government, Ernest Shonekan, Former Vice President Alex Ekuweme; Former Chief of Gen. Staff, Real Admiral , Ebitu Ukiwe and General Oladipo Diya was both an honour and a delight.”
“I am confident 2017 will be a great year for us all.”
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Drivers are facing long delays following a crash involving a lorry and a car on the M5 this afternoon.
Two lanes are closed on the southbound carriageway between junction 16 for Aztec West and junction 17 for Cribbs Causeway.
Traffic remains extremely slow while emergency services deal with the incident.
Traffic is queuing back to junction 15.
There are multiple fire engines at the scene, as well as ambulance and fire crews.
An Avon Fire and Rescue Service spokesman said: "We were called to an RTC involving a HGV and one car.
"Crews from Patchway and Southmead attended and made the vehicles safe."
No one was trapped as a result of the collision.
We will update this breaking news story as we get more information from the emergency services.
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Columbia police have arrested a man in connection with a shooting death of a 28-year-old man on Patterson Road.
CPD says that Donte Foske, 19, has been charged with accessory after the fact of murder and possession of a stolen vehicle. Police said that he and two other suspects are wanted in the connection with the shooting death of Marvin Webber on March 30.
While the investigation continues, officers believe that Webber was shot and killed while attempting to sell a vehicle to the suspects. Foske is accused of witnessing the shooting death, leaving the scene, and not calling the police to report the crime.
Foske is booked at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center (ASGDC) under a $130,000 bond.
If you have any information on the whereabouts of the two other suspects, you are asked to call CrimeStoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC.
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An impressive clip has been released of a gym fan showing off his skills by running sideways across a series of treadmill machines.
The clip, filmed in a gym in Poland, shows the exerciser punching the air as he prepares to take on the challenge.
Wearing a black and white tracksuit, he builds up momentum by first running on one of the treadmills.
The runner then leaps across and speeds his away over the neighbouring machines.
He didn't just pull off the impressive feat once, however.
In later shots the same man can be seen bounding across even more of the exercise machines.
An impressive clip has been released of a gym fan showing off his skills by running sideways across a series of treadmill machines
The video uploader wrote online: 'This guy decided to take his cardio workout out to new heights.
'Instead of just running on one treadmill he decided to run across several.'
The original clip has been viewed thousands of times since being uploaded to the Internet.
Memorial Hermann Hospital needs your help identifying a patient.The patient is a 71-year-old woman described as 5 feet 5 inches tall with brown eyes and gray hair. She weighs 160 pounds.The hospital says she was found in the Heights area and brought to the medical center on February 13.Anyone with information on her identity or her family is encouraged to call Memorial Hermann at 713-704-4000.
Related Coverage Victim, Shooter Identified in Ridgefield Neighborhood Shooting in Mobile
A woman from Mobile is charged with attempted murder in what investigators describe as an attempted murder-suicide involving her husband. 66-year-old Melodie Robinson turned herself into Mobile Police on Monday, April 17, 2017.
The incident actually happened on March 29, 2017 on Shenandoah Drive in the Ridgefield neighborhood. Investigators believe Melodie Robinson shot her estranged husband Raymond Robinson, before trying to shoot herself.
Raymond Robinson is a long established neurologist with Mobile Neurology Group.
April 28 Australian Ethical Investment Ltd
* funds under management (fum) increased 7.2% to $1,973.4 million as at 31 march 2017, up from $1,841.0 million as at 31 december 2016.
* March 2017 was a record month for superannuation fund with net inflows of $32.1 million and record new members of 1,053
* In late april achieved milestone of $2 billion in fum; as at 24 april 2017, fum had increased to $2,007.7 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Ghana players in England will be playing with cautious on Monday as any long-term can wreck their Africa Cup of Nations plans.
As many as four players bound for Gabon for the tournament will be in action in the Premier League and Championship.
Andre Ayew will be involved in West Ham United's clash at the Olympic Stadium in London against in-form Manchester United.
His younger brother Jordan will be relied upon when Aston Villa travel to Cardiff City in the Championship.
Christian Atsu is set to start for Newcastle United who play Blackburn Rovers on the road.
Barnsley's Andy Yiadom, who is tipped to be named Ghana's squad, will be involved against Nottingham Forest.
For more Ghana football news visit www.ghanasoccernet.com
Rebuilding Together Solano County is accepting applications until June 30 for home rehabilitation services to senior, disabled, or military homeowners residing in northern Solano County. The application process serves those who live in the cities of Fairfield, Vacaville, Suisun, and Suisun City.
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Cullen Mieczkowski, who had lived in the Lowcountry since 2013, was originally from Willowick, Ohio, a small city on Lake Erie that is a northern suburb of Cleveland, according to his Facebook page . He attend Cleveland State University, according to his profile page.
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She now divides her time between being a mum to her son Oscar, who turns one in March, TV commentating and presenting – most recently, The Gadget Show – and motivational speaking.
Amy lives in Bath with her husband Craig Ham.
“Our weekend starts at around 3pm on a Friday, when Craig finishes early and comes home for some boys’ time with Oscar. While they’re having fun, I might go out for a jog. I might make spaghetti Bolognese and whizz it up in the processor so that Oscar can enjoy some, too. Then it’s bath- time and a story for Oscar to help him drift off to sleep. He slept like an angel for the first few months, but he is now waking up a lot more in the night.
“We’ll all be up around 6am on Saturday morning because Oscar can’t wait to say hello to our rescue cat, Captain. He sat on my bump all through my pregnancy and they adore each other.
More than 250 small earthquakes have struck since New Year’s Eve near the California-Mexico border, causing unease among residents and attention from scientists. The strongest earthquake in the sequence was magnitude 3.9, directly underneath Brawley, about 170 miles southeast of Los Angeles. The earthquakes struck in the southern end of the Brawley Seismic Zone, a seismically…
PHOENIX - The biggest party on grass JUST GOT BIGGER! Check out the 17th hole at the Waste Management Phoenix Open this weekend.
Watch the video above to see all of the luxurious upgrades at the 17th hole!
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Dating apps can be terrible if you like to consider yourself a human with feelings.
So when a match initiates a chat in an offensive or bizarre way, dating apps start to disgustingly descend beyond their intrinsic level of horribleness.
Here is a collection of particularly awful first messages that sorely mistaken people thought would help them find true love (or at least love for one night).
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Home equity lines of credit would normally thrive in a market with rising prices and where many older homeowners are loath to sell. But HELOC activity is actually on the decline in all but one corner of the industry: credit unions.
There were nearly 7.9 million open HELOC accounts in the first quarter of 2017, down 12.77% from the first quarter of 2015, when there were about 9 million open accounts, according to TransUnion.
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If you want to get an early start on your holiday, you can be one of the estimated hundred runners that will be taking part in the 12th annual Freedom 5-K Trail Run. It’s a benefit for the Nevada Union High School Runners Booster Club. Club President Cindy Morgan says it starts at 8am…
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It is one of the ten Grand Prix races, so there will be some serious runners out there, but Morgan says you don’t have to be one of those people to enjoy the event and the course…
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The track and cross country programs are not funded by the school, so the boosters fundraise to attend meets and competitions, and also to buy equipment.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Seven Stars Cloud Group Inc
* Seven Stars Cloud announces 2 new separate JV partnerships
* Seven Stars Cloud Group Inc - JV will integrate and gradually move certain segments of their operations towards SSC's VPaaS in early 2018​
* Seven Stars Cloud - ‍One JV partnership is with Ocasia Group Holdings which is engaged in trading of physical crude oil, fuel oil, refined oil products​
* Seven Stars Cloud - Other JV partnership ‍is with Beijing Urban Construction Holding materials industry Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Snead reported Monday for the start of the Saints' offseason program, ESPN's Mike Triplett reports.
Snead rejoined his teammates, despite not having signed his exclusive-rights tender, which would earn him only $615,000 this season. After catching 141 passes for 1,879 yards and seven touchdowns in two seasons since entering the league, he's clearly more valuable than that -- especially to the Saints, who traded wideout Brandin Cooks this offseason. With that in mind, Snead has decided to show faith in the belief he and New Orleans can reach a long-term deal in the near future, thus making any holdout from team activities unnecessary.
Three Lancaster County Correctional Officers Injured
Three correctional officers were injured around 3 p.m. yesterday during a disturbance in the Oak Unit B Wing at Kershaw Correctional Institution in Lancaster County, officials said.
The prison is secure after South Carolina Department of Corrections emergency teams responded, authorities said. One of the officers was treated with stab wounds. Several SLED officers suited up in tactical gear and headed into the prison.
Prison officials said there is no threat to public safety. One of the officers suffered stab wounds during the incident.
The Oak Unit B Wing was secured by South Carolina Department of Corrections emergency response teams Around 7:30 p.m., inmates in that unit were all accounted for and back in their cells.
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Aug 11 (Reuters) - OPTEAM SA:
* SAID ON THURSDAY THAT ITS CEO WACLAW SZARY TO RESIGN FROM HIS POST AS OF AUG. 25
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cosmicat wrote: Just watched Chris sandow having a right ding dong in middle of a street normal stuff on a Saturday night in Wakefield
Definitely, they hardly touched each other!Philo Beddoes would have wiped the floor with both of them!
QUEENS — An off-duty police officer was arrested early Wednesday for driving while intoxicated, authorities said.
NYPD Lieutenant Sunil Singh, 38, was taken into custody around 2:26 a.m. after he was observed driving while intoxicated in the vicinity of Rockaway Boulevard in Queens, officials said.
He got into a minor accident. No injuries were reported, police said.
Singh was taken into custody and faces charges including driving while intoxicated, driving while ability impaired by alcohol and refusal to take a breath test.
'Very healthy' Aaron Carter wants to turn rehab into records “I’m feeling very healthy and am so passionate about my music right now and continue to write new songs drawn from these life experiences," Carter tells us.
Aaron Carter reflects on friendship with Michael Jackson Carter and the late King of Pop had eerily similar lives, he claims.
Aaron Carter thought he would be dead by 30 Carter, who in 2017 was arrested and entered rehab, says he's ready to “act like a frickin’ adult.”
Aaron Carter flaunts 45-pound weight gain after rehab “I went from 115 to 160 pounds in two months I feel amazing,” he bragged. “2018 I’m ready for you!!”
Aaron Carter returns to rehab after settling legal matters Carter left treatment in early October after only staying two weeks.
Aaron Carter leaves treatment facility after two weeks He had voluntarily checked himself in to try to "improve his health and work on his overall wellness."
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Audubon County Emergency Management Coordinator Mike Jensen is putting out the word early, about a bridge replacement project slated to begin in March along Lark Avenue. Jensen says beginning the week of March 13th, contract crews will begin replacing a bridge in the 1900 block of Lark Ave. The closure will be in effect until sometime this June.
Lark Avenue will be closing just south of Audubon County Road F-32 while contractors replace a bridge located in Leroy Township, section 24. Construction, which again starts March 13th, is expected to last about 65 working days.
Residents and emergency responders should plan for alternative routes in order to reach properties in the affected area. If you have any questions, please call the Audubon County Engineer’s Office at 712-563-4286.
ROCHESTER >> The United Shore Professional Baseball League will host national anthem auditions, Thursday and Friday, from 4-7 p.m. through its partnership with The Mall at Partridge Creek, located at 17420 Hall Rd in Clinton Township in the center court. Each performer will have 90 seconds to sing their rendition of the Star-Spangled Banner on stage. A panel of USPBL representatives, media, city officials and community leaders will be judging the event. The panel will make its selections based on voice quality and stage presence.
The 2018 season will run May 11-Sept. 9. All performers chosen will have the opportunity to sing the national anthem at Jimmy Johns Field for a Birmingham Bloomfield Beavers, Eastside Diamond Hoppers, Utica Unicorns or Westside Woolly Mammoths game. All selections will be made by May 11 and performers will be contacted individually.
Space is limited. Visit the league website at USPBL.com to register.
Pakistan has kicked off a day of celebrations marking the country's 70 years of statehood and independence.
The festivities began on Monday with gun salutes in the capital of Islamabad and in each of the four provincial capitals, AP reported.
In Islamabad, President Mamnoon Hussain hoisted the national flag at a ceremony attended by Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and visiting Chinese Vice Premier Wang Yang.
Later, Hussain will hand out medals to noteworthy citizens.
Pakistan gained independence when the departing British left India and split the subcontinent in 1947, sparking one of the most violent upheavals of the 20th century.
For the Pakistanis, the anniversary comes amid political turmoil that has characterized successive civilian governments of the country, which has been dominated by military rule through much of its history.
Roy Moore says allegations are McConnell’s and his ‘cronies’ efforts to steal Alabama election
Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore said that sexual assault and harassment claims made against are a political ploy by Mitch McConnell.
After the world welcomed in 2017 last night there is one thing on every football fan's lips... the January transfer window.
Chairmen are preparing to get their chequebooks out, and clubs will have between January 1 and 11pm on January 31 to land the targets who could prove the difference in the second half of the season.
A Wisconsin fugitive accused of stealing an arsenal of firearms and sending an anti-government manifesto to the White House was arrested Friday after a retired school counsellor found him camping on his property and calmly talked to the man before calling authorities. The nationwide manhunt for a Janesville man who allegedly stole guns and mailed an anti-government manifesto to President Donald Trump ended Friday morning in remote Vernon County, where Joseph Jakubowski gave himself up without incident after law enforcement authorities found him under a tarp, looking disheveled and exhausted.
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* Will Neville earn his crown as “King of the Cruiserweights”?
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MASON CITY, Iowa- A collective bargaining bill moving through the Iowa House and Senate could change how those in the public sector can negotiate their employment contracts. More than two hundred people filled the Mason City Public Library on Saturday to express their concerns to lawmakers about rights of workers.
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DICKSON, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee authorities say a sheriff’s deputy has been fatally shot and a suspect believed to be “armed and dangerous” is still at large.
A Tennessee Highway Patrol spokesman told news outlets the suspect was involved in an altercation with the Dickson County deputy early Wednesday after a vehicle was reported stolen.
The Humphreys County Sheriff’s Office identified the suspect as Steven Wiggins, who is described as a white male with balding brown hair.
Israeli author David Grossman on Wednesday won the Man Booker International prize for his novel A Horse Walks into a Bar.
Grossman became the first Israeli author to win the prize. Another Israeli author, Amos Oz, was among the final contenders.
Nollywood actress and Special Adviser to the Akwa Ibom State Governor, ini Edo shared on her page photos from her vacation.
The actress who is in Dubai shared lovely photos with her fans including one in which she was captured kissing a dolphin.
She also took time off to visit the famous Burj Al Arab hotel.
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ALL IN THE WATCH This 'Goldeneye 007' Speed Run Is Over Before You Can Finish A Cup Of Coffee
After nearly a decade at the top, Henrik Norgren unseats Marc Rutzou's record of 57 seconds for "Train" on Agent difficulty.
SHILLONG: The result of the Ampati by-election will be known on Thursday.
The counting will begin from 8 AM and the result is expected to be announced by 12 noon.
There will be five rounds of counting of votes. The constituency which went for by-polls on May 28 witnessed a triangular contest between Congress’s Miani D Shira, NPP’s Clement G Momin and Independent candidate, Subhankar Koch.
Former CM Mukul Sangma, who also won from Songsak besides Ampati, decided to vacate the Ampati seat where he has been elected for six consecutive years, to make way for his 27-year-old daughter, Miani D Shira.
A couple and their dog missing overnight in "Arctic" conditions in the Cairngorms have been found.
The man and woman, aged 60 and 57, set off at around 10am on New Year's Day but failed to return in the evening.
Overnight searches continued on Monday and the pair were found safe and well at around midday, having spent the night in a bivvy bag after bad weather closed in.
Cairngorm team leader Willie Anderson believes the bivvy bag "saved their lives".
He said: "They misjudged how long their walk would take them yesterday and then the cloud closed in and it started snowing.
"They were a bit disorientated but at least they had a bivvy bag to shelter them. That probably saved their lives."
The freezing conditions overnight and deep snow in the area have been described by Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team as "Arctic".
KINGSTON, Ont. — A 51-year-old man from Kingston, Ont. is facing multiple charges in alleged sexual assaults dating back to 1981.
Kingston police say they began investigating the allegations in March of this year.
They allege the incidents took place on three separate occasions between April and October 1981.
They say both the complainant and the accused were under age at the time of the alleged incidents.
Police say they'd been seeking the accused for months when an officer recognized him on Tuesday and made the arrest.
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Ryanair has purchased another tranche of ordinary shares as part of its ongoing buyback scheme.
In a note to the Stock Exchange, the airline said it had bought back 586,500 shares for cancellation at the nominal value of €0.006 each. The average price paid per ordinary share was €17.90.
Following the cancellation of the ordinary shares repurchased, the carrier said it will have nearly 1.2 billion ordinary shares in issue.
“To the extent that further ordinary shares are repurchased under the programme, these will also be cancelled,” it said.
The latest transaction was part of Ryanair’s existing share buyback programme, details of which were announced in May.
The scheme is being operated by Citigroup Global Markets and Davy in conjunction with the airline and will run until October 31st at the latest.
In May, Ryanair announced plans to return €600 million to investors through the buyback scheme. Last November, it commenced a €550 million buyback programme over a four-month period.
April 28 Safe Orthopaedics SA:
* FY net loss 6.0 million euros ($6.54 million) versus loss 6.6 million euros year ago
* FY operating loss 6.3 million euros versus loss 7.2 million euros year ago
* Expects to maintain a solid pace of growth and further improve financial performance in current year Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9175 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
U.S. President Donald Trump welcomes France's Emmanuel Macron to the White House on Monday at the start of a three-day state visit expected to be dominated by U.S.-European differences on the Iran nuclear deal and souring trade relations. Jacob Greaves reports
AOL has announced it will be shutting down AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) following 20 years of service.
Launched in 1997, it became a massively popular communication tool with millions of daily users, but has now fell out of favour with the rise of SMS and apps such as WhatsApp and Facebook Messanger.
In a statement, AOL said that it will finally be closing the service to all users on December 15.
"We know there are so many loyal fans who have used AIM for decades; and we loved working and building the first chat app of its kind since 1997.
"Our focus will always be on providing the kind of innovative experiences consumers want. We're more excited than ever to focus on building the next generation of iconic brands and life-changing products."
Twitter users have taken to social media to express their dismay over the news and indulge in a teeny bit of nostalgia:
College of St. Joseph has selected Tom Donahue to receive this year's Provider of the Year award at its annual Provider Scholarship Gala on April 21. Donahue is a respected business leader and passionate community volunteer. As CEO of BROC: Community Action in Southwestern Vermont, he works to change conditions that cause poverty or that stand in the way of its elimination, while also assisting low-income Vermonters with basic needs and helping them to develop skills and resources for self-sufficiency through employment and training opportunities.
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ZAGREB, April 2 Indebted Croatian food concern Agrokor has signed a standstill agreement in an effort to stabilise its business, the company's spokeswoman said on Sunday.
On Friday, a group of creditors, involving two top Russian banks and Croatian units of banks from Austria and Italy, said that they had agreed with Agrokor in principle on the main elements of a standstill agreement.
"Agrokor has signed the agreement," the spokeswoman said but declined to go into details.
Agrokor, the largest private firm in Croatia and the biggest employer in the Balkans with around 60,000 workers, built up debts of about 45 billion kuna ($6.44 billion), or six times its equity, as it expanded rapidly. ($1 = 6.9841 kuna) (Reporting by Igor Ilic; editing by Ralph Boulton)
SHANGHAI, April 28 China's Bank of Communications Co Ltd (BoCom) said on Friday net profit rose 1.35 percent in the first quarter of 2017.
Profit at China's fifth-biggest bank rose to 19.32 billion yuan ($2.80 billion) in the three months through March from 19.1 billion in the same period a year earlier, the bank said in a statement.
That was slightly below an average estimate of 19.5 billion yuan from 3 analysts polled by Thomson Reuters.
BoCom's non-performing loan ratio was unchanged at 1.52 percent at end-March versus end-December.
($1 = 6.4790 Chinese yuan) (Reporting by Engen Tham in Shanghai and Matthew Miller in Beijing; Editing by Stephen Coates and Muralikumar Anantharaman)
Taking her association with British director Andrew Morahan to the next level after Boogie Man, Amy Jackson has collaborated with the filmmaker for his next out-and-out action film.
The actress, who is also part of the Rajinikanth – Akshay Kumar starrer 2.0, is excited to be teaming up with the director for the action flick, as it’s a genre she was looking to venture into. The fact that she will be playing the solo lead also seems to be one of the prime reasons she gave her nod to it.
The action flick which will go on floors towards the end of the year will see the actress undergo a three-month-long prep. Amy will travel to China to train in martial arts under an expert. The intense regimen, aimed to boost her physical strength, will also include circuit training and she will also follow a strict diet as part of her prep. A major portion of the film will also be shot in China.
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On October 5, 2017 at approximately 11:40 p.m., a member of the Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Traffic Unit was monitoring traffic flow on County Road #92 when he noticed a motor vehicle travelling eastbound well above the speed limit; 183 Km/hr in a 80 Km/hr Zone. When this vehicle was finally stopped in the Village of Elmvale Police quickly discovered the driver of this motor vehicle was operating it while under the influence of alcohol. This male chose to drink and drive and he chose to significantly exceed the posted speed limit! For these choices this 29 year old male from Tiny Twp. had his drivers’ licence suspended for 7 days his vehicle impounded for 7 days an “Alcohol Warning” on his record and he has a future court date to answer to the charge of “Race a Motor Vehicle – Excessive Speed”.
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0:39 Homicide investigation on Sacramento's Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
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A former justice of the peace who was kicked off the bench for multiple conduct violations is looking to get his old job back this November.
April 20 Obrascon Huarte Lain SA (OHL):
* Says acknowledges relevant event filed yesterday by OHL Mexico SAB de CV, a company of which OHL indirectly owns a 56 percent stake, in which it informs that maintains the asset rotation policy in place
* Says it is currently not aware of any divestment process involving assets held by OHL Mexico SAB de CV
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Donegal captain Michael Murphy says the players must focus on preparing to play their opening Super 8 match against Dublin at Croke Park.
The Donegal county board is seeking to meet with the GAA on Thursday in a bid to get the venue for the game on 14 July changed.
"We are due to play in Croke Park in the first game and, as a group of players, we have to prepare as best we can for that," said Murphy.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Ampliphi Biosciences Corp
* AmpliPhi Biosciences Corp reports second quarter 2017 financial results and business highlights
* AmpliPhi Biosciences Corp qtrly loss per share $1.46 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The Montgomery County Animal Shelter needs help trying to find whoever is responsible for wrapping a dog's mouth with electrical tape.The dog's mouth was wrapped so hard and for such a long period of time, that when the tape was finally removed it caused severe injuries. Members of the animal shelter named the dog "Justice" in hopes to find whoever is responsible for the abuse.Justice was found along Old Texaco Camp road in East Montgomery last week. She is okay, but has a long road to recovery.If you have any information about Justice's owners, call Crime Stoppers at 800-392-STOP.
Aug 15 (Reuters) - Guangdong Jiaying Pharmaceutical Co Ltd
* Says it adopted new accounting policy disclosed by the Ministry of Finance on May 10, regarding subsidy
* Effective June 12
Source text in Chinese:goo.gl/uauvNe
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
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Aug 12 (Gracenote) - Results and standings from the Austrian championship matches on Saturday Saturday, August 12 Austria Vienna 2 LASK Linz 0 SCR Altach 0 Salzburg 1 SKN St. Polten 0 Mattersburg 0 Sturm Graz 2 RZ Pellets WAC 1 Standings P W D L F A Pts 1 Sturm Graz 4 4 0 0 11 7 12 2 Salzburg 4 3 1 0 9 2 10 ------------------------- 3 LASK Linz 4 2 1 1 6 3 7 4 Rapid Vienna 3 1 2 0 8 5 5 ------------------------- 5 Mattersburg 4 1 2 1 5 5 5 ------------------------- 6 Austria Vienna 4 1 1 2 6 8 4 7 SCR Altach 4 1 0 3 4 6 3 8 RZ Pellets WAC 4 1 0 3 2 5 3 9 FC Flyeralarm Admira 3 1 0 2 5 9 3 ------------------------- 10 SKN St. Poelten 4 0 1 3 3 9 1 1-2: Champions League preliminary round 3-4: Europa League preliminary round 5: Europa League depending on domestic cup 10: Relegation play-off Next Fixtures (GMT): Sunday, August 13 FC Flyeralarm Admira v Rapid Vienna (1430)
Mattis warns of risk of war if NKorea fires at US soil
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Remember the days when if Republicans had majorities in the Kansas House and the Kansas Senate and the guy sitting in the governor's office was a Republican, well, things generally took care of themselves, for better or worse.
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Willis Gallery Features the Work of John Tuska
Please join the Wills Gallery for this special selection of work created by local artist John Tuska. At the opening reception on Tuesday, July 10th, feel free to bring a friend and enjoy amazing art and complimentary refreshments.
Through July 31
The Wills Gallery, Fine Art & Antiques | 190 Jefferson St
Tuesday-Thursday, 1PM-7PM | Friday-Saturday, 1PM-8PM
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For more information call 859.396.6740 or visit TheWillsGallery.com
Keith Law of ESPN.com provides an updated ranking of his top fifty prospects (subscription required and recommended). He places a pair of New York shortstops — Amed Rosario of the Mets and Gleyber Torres of the Yankees — as the top prospects leaguewide. Young Phillies shortstop J.P. Crawford also cracks the top five, sandwiched between Dodgers first baseman Cody Bellinger and White Sox righty Michael Kopech, who takes honors as the top pre-MLB pitcher on the list.
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WASHINGTON — Melania Trump is trying to tamp down speculation about why she's not been seen in public in nearly three weeks.
The first lady tweeted Wednesday about the media "working overtime speculating where I am & what I'm doing. Rest assured, I'm here at the @WhiteHouse w my family, feeling great, & working hard on behalf of children & the American people!"
Mrs. Trump was last seen in public in the wee hours of May 10 when she joined President Donald Trump to welcome home three Americans released from detention in North Korea.
The White House announced four days later that she had been admitted to a hospital to treat a benign kidney condition.
The first lady had recently launched her initiative to teach kindness to children.
WASHINGTON U.S. Senator Marco Rubio said during a Senate intelligence hearing on Thursday that unsuccessful cyber attacks from Russia targeted former members of his presidential campaign staff in July 2016 and within the past 24 hours.
Rubio said he would not comment on a remark earlier in the hearing by Clinton Watts, a cybersecurity expert, that Rubio may have been victimized by Russian activity during his unsuccessful campaign for the 2016 Republican nomination against President Donald Trump.
The cyber attacks Rubio mentioned took place after the end of his campaign for the nomination.
(Reporting by Patricia Zengerle; Editing by Dan Grebler)
Funeral services for Robert F. Burkett Sr., 91, of West Monroe, were held Saturday, June 10, 2017 at Brown-Holley Funeral Chapel, Rayville with Bro. Dean Roy and Sis. Shirley Davidson officiating.
Interment followed in the Antioch Cemetery, Eros, under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home, Rayville.
Robert was born May 15, 1926 in Monroe, and passed away Thursday, June 8, 2017, in Rayville.
Condolences may be left at brownholleyfuneralhomes.com.
About Knighton Memory Cafe
The Dementia Cafe provides information about living with dementia and other services available locally in an informal and comfortable environment. A Dementia Cafe is also a place to relax, socialise and meet other people with dementia and their carers.
Cokie Roberts Fields Questions On Past Presidential Summits Steve Inskeep talks to columnist and commentator Cokie Roberts, who answers listener questions on the history of summits between American presidents and world leaders.
LIMINGTON, Maine (AP) — Police say firefighters helped a woman who was stranded on a rock in a Maine river get safely back to shore, where she was immediately arrested on an outstanding warrant.
Police say 37-year-old Kimberly Hayford and a man became stranded Saturday night after their inflatable raft was punctured by a rock in the Saco River near Limington. Firefighters coaxed the pair off the rock, and they were able to get back to safety.
A sheriff’s deputy took their IDs and checked for any outstanding warrants, which the department says is standard procedure.
Hayford was wanted for not paying a $720 fine related to a conviction for operating under the influence.
Hayford’s arraignment is Monday. She couldn’t be reached immediately for comment. It was unknown if she had a lawyer.
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A participant with the 40 Days for Life campaign, stands outside the Jackson Women's Health Organization clinic in Jackson, Miss., seeking support to their efforts to end abortion, Thursday, March 8, 2018. The facility is currently Mississippi's only abortion clinic. Rogelio V. Solis AP
WUNC's My Teacher Series explores student-teacher relationships across North Carolina and tries to find out what it takes to make a connection in the classroom.
Today we meet Quinn Okoro and Allayne Thomas, graduating seniors from Enloe High School. They sit down with their art history teacher Grace Jackson and start their conversation by asking what her ideal class would be.
Quinn Okoro and Allayne Thomas talk with their teacher, Grace Jackson.
The My Teacher Series is produced by Kimani Hall and made possible in part by a grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
Wesley Scott Furnish, 17 of Rome, was arrested this week after he was found to be in possession of a stolen truck,
Reports said that when police attempted to pull Furnish over he exited the vehicle and fled on foot. Police said that Furnish also failed to put the truck in park and as a result rolled into a yard and struck a grill.
After catching Furnish it was then discovered that he was driving on a learners permit and did not have a valid driver’s license.
Furnish is charged with theft by receiving stolen property, obstruction of law enforcement, criminal trespass, failure to maintain lane, driving in violation of license class, attempting to elude a police officer, obstruction, reckless conduct and driving without a license in possession.
× WSM Nashville’s Charlie Mattos on the Predator-Blackhawk rivalry
Brian Noonan was looking for a Nashvillian perspective on the Predator/Blackhawk rivalry, and that’s where Charlie Mattos, producer and co-host at WSM Nashville stepped in. He told Brian about the college-level passion that Predators fans have and the true home-court advantage Nashville maintains because of it. He also answered Kevin’s burning question: do Nashville fans hate the Blackhawks for being such consistent winners in the past couple of years?
5W1H: Sri Reddy slams Saroj Khan for defending casting couch in film industry
This is a segment of Zee News which brings to you latest updates. Sri Reddy slams Saroj Khan for defending casting couch in film industry. Watch this video for more information.
Gibson Southern and Memorial will meet up in the sectional title game Saturday at Mount Vernon High School.
The Titans defeated host Wildcats 54-40, and Memorial defeated Bosse 54-35.
Catch coverage this weekend on 44News with Nick Ruffolo.
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Competitive eaters will chow down on hot dogs at the New York-New York for a chance to compete at Nathan's Famous hot dog eating contest July 4 in New York.
Trained male and female competitors will gather at the New York-New York's Brooklyn Bridge Saturday at 3 p.m. to compete for the title "Nevada Hot Dog Eating Champion." The two contest winners will advance to the finals in Coney Island. In addition, a special employee contest will take place at 1 p.m. before the main event.
Admission is free and the event is open to the public.
The famous hot dog eating contest has taken place every year in Coney Island since 1916.
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The annual Firefall from Horsetail Fall in Yosemite Valley glows after the sun has disappeared below the horizon. Three conditions need to be just right for the glow. Skies must be clear just as the sun sets, mid-February allows the correct positioning of the sunset and water needs to be flowing from the fall. ERIC PAUL ZAMORA Fresno Bee file
On a sun-soaked Memorial Day afternoon at Guaranteed Rate Field...or U.S. Cellular Field...or Comiskey Park...or whatever the Chicago White Sox are choosing to call their home this week; Dustin Pedroia crashed to the ground, wrists-first, after colliding with Jose Abreu in a play at the first base bag. The tumble landed Pedroia on the 10-day disabled list and immediately the murmurs began: "is it time for the Red Sox to move on from Pedroia?" The longest-tenured member of the Sox, Pedroia was pegged as the heir apparent team leader following the void left by David Ortiz's retirement.
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FILE: USC president Harris Pastides fires up the crowd before the homecoming of the Gamecocks basketball team after their big NCAA win over Florida. C. Rush online@thestate.com
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Eating candy is one of the best parts of Halloween.
With a new Halloween season, comes new Halloween goodies to try.
Here are 13 new Halloween candies that people are going crazy for this year.
Of all the traditions that represent Halloween, eating candy is one of the most iconic. At no other time of year are we encouraged to collect as much free candy as possible (from strangers no less) and then eat it all.
M&Ms, Reese's, and Hershey's are three tried and true candy companies that bring to mind the nostalgia of childhood trick-or-treating. But in recent years, these brands and their newer competitors haven't simply settled for their original products — they're innovating. This season, a whole batch of new Halloween candy hit the market. Here are the 13 best new Halloween candies coming to stores near you.
MILAN (AP) — Italian police say a drive-by shooting has left wounded in the central city of Macerata, and authorities are warning citizens to remain indoors.
Police did not say how many were injured in the town, which has a population of 43,000.
Italian news reports said that the car contained two people. Macerata's mayor has urged citizens to stay indoors Saturday while the suspects remain at-large. The ANSA news agency reported four victims have been wounded while Sky TG24 put the number of wounded at two.
Sky said the shooting started around 11 a.m. (1000 GMT; 5 a.m. EST), and that students were being kept inside schools which are open on Saturday and public transport had been halted.
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April 13 Mandalay Resources Corp
* Mandalay Resources Corporation announces production and sales results for the first quarter of 2017
* Produced a total of 21,370 ounces gold, 741 tonnes antimony and 435,076 ounces silver in quarter
* Expect to see production continue to grow over remainder of 2017
* On track to delivering on guidance range of 138,000 to 163,000 ounces of gold equivalent for 2017
* In q1 of 2017, Mandalay produced 32,481 saleable ounces of gold equivalent and sold 34,801 ounces of gold equivalent Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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NEWPORT NEWS, Va. - Police need your help finding the man who they say robbed a Speed Way convenience store in the 6100 block of Jefferson Avenue.
The victim, a 33-year-old Newport News man, told officers the robber entered the store and pulled out a gun. The victim said the suspect gestured with his hand to give him money. The victim emptied the register and gave the robber the cash. The suspect also stole money from a customer inside. After the robbery, the man ran away.
There were no reported injuries. Police are continuing to investigate the situation.
If you have any information, call the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP.
March 19(Reuters) - KLab Inc
* Says it plans to retire 870,000 shares (2.3 percent of outstanding) of its common stock on March 27
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An 'agitated' bull is on the loose in New York after it escaped from a livestock auction show.
The huge beast bolted when its owner was unloading it from a trailer outside a barn in Cambridge.
It was almost hit by a car. The animal was last seen on Route 78.
Police in Cambridge and New York are searching for the animal, and authorities are warning people to stay away from it, ABC reports.
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Greg Miller of BIC Alliance visits with (from left) Ryan Gelbaugh, Greg Orlando and Kavish Desai of Cross Country Infrastructure Services at their 2018 Cross Country Open House & Crawfish Boil on Feb. 1, 2018. The company was giving tours of its 10-acre facility they moved into last summer. Both Cross Country’s clients and vendors were treated to some great food, live music and a chance to win a raffled prize.
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NEWaukee’s popular night markets are back foranother year. Once a month through September, the organization closes off WestWisconsin Avenue between Second and Fourth Streets and fills every crevice withvendors, music, live art, crafts projects, family entertainment and foodtrucks. If you’ve ever wanted to see a really gigantic Summerfest poster, thisis your chance. During the market, a 55-foot-tall image of a new poster for thefestival’s 50th edition from BlackPaint Studios will be projected against abuilding. Signed prints of that poster will be available for purchase, alongwith a ton of other art.
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Be sure to check out our Masters in Business interview this weekend with Fred Fox, founder and CEO of Planalytics, a company specializing in business weather intelligence — the study, development and commercialization of weather analytics.
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The big news about the Senate health care bill is how little news the GOP leadership is allowing to leak out. Is this a sign of the Republicans’ legislative genius—or is it pure arrogance?
Big plans for a major new housing complex in south Leeds have been submitted.
X1 Developments Ltd has lodged an application to build 928 apartments, ground floor commercial plots, car parking and public space over five buildings between six and 20 storeys in Hunslet.
The application site is at 123 to 125 Hunslet Road, which is being regenerated as the city’s South Bank area.
In a planning statement, the developer has said: “X1 South Bank, Leeds will bring forward the comprehensive regeneration of this prominent city centre to create a vibrant mixed use neighbourhood.
“It will provide a high quality, innovative and sustainable development which enhances the historic environment and delivers new jobs, services and homes to meet the needs of a growing City Centre and a new resident population.”
New pedestrian routes and “interlinked public spaces” would also be built.
Kandy (Sri Lanka), Aug 14 (IANS) India thrashed Sri Lanka by an innings and 171 runs on the third day of the third and final Test match to sweep the series 3-0 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium here on Monday.
Chasing the first innings deficit of 352 runs, Sri Lanka were bowled out for 181 in the second innings.
For India, off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin grabbed four wickets and pacer Mohammad Shami three.
Earlier, India won the first match by 304 runs and then thrashed the hosts by an innings and 53 runs in the second match.
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Russian authorities saidMoscow authorities said that some 600 people were evacuated from eight administrative buildings in the capital and that one private company was also evacuated.In the capital of the Udmurtia region, Izhevsk, authorities evacuated people from two shopping malls and a hotel after receiving a phoned-in bomb threat.In Cheboksary, capital of the Chuvashia region, a total of 12 buildings, including shopping malls, hotels, and a courthouse, were evacuated.Tens of thousands of people have been evacuated from schools, malls, theaters, universities, hotels, and government buildings in cities across Russia following anonymous bomb threats that began on September 10. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on September 14 that the threats are "telephone terrorism" and that "all necessary measures are being taken" to find the perpetrators.
A nationwide ceasefire has been holding in war-torn Syria. The deal was brokered by Moscow and Ankara and passed by the UN Security Coucil last week. The agreement’s providing relief to citizens who have been suffering from the war for five years now and millions of children are among those whose lives have been forever changed by the conflict. RT’s correspondent Maria Finoshina’s just returned from her tenth visit to the country, creating a special report on the fate of Syrian children.
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Defense Secretary Jim Mattis is looking to the Middle East and North Africa for broader contributions and new ideas to fight Islamic extremism as the Trump administration fleshes out its counter-terrorism strategy.
Central Command said the U.S. strike was misdirected.
The Middle East is familiar turf for Mattis, a Marine veteran of the Iraq war who rose to four-star rank. He finished his military career as head of Central Command, which directs U.S. military operations across the Middle East and Central Asia.
On his week-long trip, Mattis also is scheduled to visit Egypt and Qatar, the small Arab country that hosts the U.S. military's main Mideast air operations center.
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Driven in 1978 to protect her son, her daughter and other mysteriously ill children in the neighborhood of Love Canal, Lois Gibbs conquered shyness to become a formidable force for the environment and environmental justice.
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The Toronto Argonauts sent Bear Woods to a Toronto hospital Friday, and are unsure if their star linebacker will be available to play in Saturday’s key game against Saskatchewan at BMO Field.
“We want to make sure he has no internal issues,” Argos coach Marc Trestman said Friday after the team’s practice.
Trestman did no expand on what is ailing Woods, or how he may have come down with his ailment.
If Woods is not able to play Saturday, the Argos could activate Akeem Jordan, who they signed Sept. 12.
ZURICH, April 17 Roche Holding AG's emicizumab drug for treating haemophilia A showed positive interim results in a phase III study with children with inhibitors to clotting protein factor VIII, the Swiss drugmaker said on Monday.
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'Bale is the greatest Welsh player I've ever seen,' says Giggs after two-goal heroics He defied gravity with his bicycle kick to give Real the lead in Kiev
A new year’s prank that had people doing a double-take! The iconic Hollywood sign was changed!
The vandalized sign now reads “Hollyweed” – yes, you read that right!
Marijuana was recently approved in California for non-medical use. So these vandals either did it in celebration or out of anger. Either way, it’s impressive they did it without getting caught right?
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Lucknow: The chairman of the Shia Waqf Board Waseem Rizvi has created another controversy by saying that “Muslims who are opposed to the Ram temple in Ayodhya should go to Pakistan and Bangladesh or join the ISIS”.
Shia clerics in Ayodhya and Faizabad have accused him of trying to vitiate the atmosphere and have sought his arrest.
Maulana Iftekhar Hussain Inquilabi, president, Shia Ulema Council, said, “Rizvi himself is a land grabber and has been involved in cases of illegal selling of Waqf properties. To save himself, he is now indulging in this drama.”
The cleric alleged that the Shia Waqf Board chief was patronised during previous SP regime by SP patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav and the then minister Mohd Azam Khan but he has now switched his loyalties to the BJP to save himself
“Those who are opposing the Ram Janambhoomi temple should go and live in Pakistan and Bangladesh,” Rizvi said.
Half brother to North Korean Leader, Kim Jong Un, has been killed in an attack in Malaysia.
Kim Jong Nam, who was the older half-brother of Kim Jong Un; was known to have spent most of his time outside of North Korea.
Media in South Korea say he had been poisoned at the airport in Kuala Lumpur, by two women, as he waited for a flight to Macau.
According to the reports, he suddenly fell ill and died on his way to hospital. The women, believed to be North Korean operatives, are still at large.
Once seen as a likely successor to Kim Jong Un’s father, Kim Jong Nam was thought to have fallen out of favour with his father, when he tried to enter Japan, using a false passport.
He had told officials that he was planning to visit Tokyo Disneyland.
Having lost out on becoming his father’s successor in 2011, Jong-Nam maintained a low profile, spending most of his time overseas in Macau, Singapore and China.
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Christopher Wylie, the 28-year-old man who both founded and blew the whistle on Cambridge Analytica, the data-analytics firm that played an important role in Trump's 2016 campaign and the Brexit Leave campaign, had his Facebook account disabled on Sunday.
YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK (AP) – Rangers at Yosemite National Park have alerted a small community to a wildfire that crews are struggling to contain from the air and ground.
Park spokesman Scott Gediman said Monday that flames are within two miles of Wawona.
The tiny community near the park’s south entrance swells this time of year with up to 2,000 visitors at a church camp and rental cabins near a market and small library.
Gediman says firefighters have zero containment on the fire. A recent lightning strike may be to blame.
It’s burned less than one square mile (2.5 kilometer) of wilderness made up of rugged mountains and pine forests 65 miles (105 kilometers) north of Fresno.
No hiking trails, campgrounds or popular Yosemite destinations have been closed, and rangers have not ordered anybody to leave.
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Mark Andrews suffers neck injury during Download Festival 2017
Mark Andrews suffered a neck injury on Sunday during WWE NXT’s time at Download Festival 2017 in Donington Park in Derby, England.
Andrews was quickly evaluated by WWE medical personnel. A statement passed along to WWE.com read, “A CT scan of Andrews came back negative, with just bruising evident. Mark would like to thank all his fans for their concern.”
Keep with WWE.com for any developments.
PARIS (Reuters) - The nickel-rich Pacific island of New Caledonia will hold a referendum on Nov. 4 on whether to break away from France and become independent, a government source said on Monday.
Talks on the future of the island, which lies 1,200 km (750 miles) east of Australia and 20,000 km from Paris, began in 1988 after a period of separatist conflict, including the "Ouvea cave massacre" in which 19 Kanaks and two French soldiers were killed.
A deal in 1998 provided for a referendum on independence to be held by the end of 2018.
(Reporting by Elizabeth Pineau; Writing by Ingrid Melander; Editing by Andrew Roche)
CLAYTON, N.C. (WNCN) — Clayton Police are asking the public to help them identify a woman stole hundreds of dollars of electronics from a Walmart on Thursday night and maced a Walmart employee as she made her getaway.
The woman had loaded six CD/DVD combination players, valued at $950, into a shopping cart at the Walmart at 805 Town Centre Boulevard, police said. When an employee asked for her receipt as she left the store, she responded with mace, according to authorities.
She loaded the combination players into a dark four-door sedan and got away, police said.
Police are asking anyone with information about the case to call Clayton police Lt. Russell Flint at (919) 553-4611 ext. 7411.
– Here is a new promo for Roman Reigns vs. Bobby Lashley at the July 15th WWE Extreme Rules…
– Here is a clip of John Cena battling Chris Jericho on July 4th in 2002…
– Here is a new around the ring with Allie. Here is a brief recap…
Allie loves coffee, and is always happy due to the coffee and of course the sugar. She recommended a special kind of “medicine ball” drink to Madison Rayne as Josh puts it over. She then discusses her vegan lifestyle. Josh doesn’t understand her not eating honey, since bees make it for us. Sugar Dunkerton does a drive by and pisses Josh off. She loves Toronto, and is excited that the company is heading there. They hype Slammiversary. They talk about Allie’s relationship with Rosemary, and Allie says she’s a hugger, and says Rosemary tolerates her love.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Lucky Day Lotto' game
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Illinois Lottery's "Lucky Day Lotto" game were:
06-10-17-20-41
(six, ten, seventeen, twenty, forty-one)
Estimated jackpot: $200,000
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - A federal judge in Philadelphia heard arguments Wednesday in the NFL's request for a special investigator to look into what the league says are fraudulent claims in a $1 billion concussion settlement.
The league last month cited an independent study it said found that more than 400 claims had been recommended for denial based on evidence of fraud by attorneys, doctors and former players.
Plaintiffs' lawyers contend the league is not awarding settlement funds fast enough, and at least two of the attorneys Wednesday said the investigator is unnecessary.
The league says attempts to scam the system are responsible for delays.
The NFL has asked that the investigator be granted subpoena power and the ability to compel testimony to determine whether more punitive actions are necessary upon fraud findings.
In actor Pat Healy’s directorial debut Take Me, the Cheap Thrills and Compliance star plays a fledging, and not particularly successful, Los Angeles-based entrepreneur named Ray Moody who specializes in fake kidnappings that provide alternative therapy for his clients. When Ray is offered a sizable sum for a weekend abduction he jumps at the opportunity. But the job, and his target, business consultant Anna St. Blair (Taylor Schilling from Orange Is the New Black), may not be all that they seem.
This black comedy is written by Mike Makowsky, costars Alycia Delmore and Jim O’Heir, and is executive-produced by Jay and Mark Duplass.
Watch the trailer for Healy’s Take Me below and an exclusive clip from the film above.
The film receives its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival April 25 and then debuts in theaters and via select digital platforms on May 5.
Dynamic Tower, an 80-floor rotating skyscraper will be a new addition to Dubai’s skyline in 2020.
This one-of-a-kind tower was proposed in 2008 by architect David Fisher. The design will be carried forward by the Dynamic Group.
Aiming to be 420-metre tall, the tower will be Dubai’s second tallest building and second tallest residential tower in the world, with each floor designed to rotate independently – at a maximum of six metres per minute or a full-rotation in 90 minutes, the Deccan Herald reported.
About 90% of the construction of the building has been outsourced to a factory, while the remaining will be done on site.
According to Mashable, each apartment costs a whopping US$30 million, the building is designed to generate its own energy through wind turbines placed between each floor. The surplus energy from the turbines and solar panels is planned to produce enough electricity to power five other similarly sized buildings, Deccan Herald said.
Watch an animated presentation of the Dynamic Tower here:
Pastel Journal is pleased to share a video preview of our April 2017 issue featuring the talents of the top award and category winners in the 18th Annual Pastel 100 Competition.
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Kim Kardashian is prepping for Valentine’s Day by sending V-Day cards to her lovers and her haters. She’s made a list and checked it twice and it appears everyone is getting a card this month.
Kim Kardashian posted a video of her Valentine’s Day list and she’s broken them down into three categories. The red category is for everyone she absolutely loves. They’ll probably be getting extremely large gifts. The middle category are for her friends and the blue category is for her haters. Some names found in blue include her former BFF Blac Chyna, Bette Midler, Wendy Williams and Taylor Swift.
LMAO @KimKardashian said she’s sending her fragrance press boxes to her LOVERS & her HATERS! Peep the blue section for her haters. pic.twitter.com/7rvSzkmVtJ — KimKanyeKimYe (@KimKanyeKimYeFC) February 1, 2018
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Faced with a backlog of applications for recreational marijuana licenses, the Oregon Liquor Control Commission says it will set aside any applications received after June 15 until the pileup is cleared.
The commission says it has issued almost 1,900 recreational marijuana licenses since April 2016 as well as almost 29,000 marijuana worker permits.
The agency says the pace of application submissions has not eased, causing the review process to lengthen.
To power through the backlog, the agency says it will temporarily shift employees to focus on renewals and applications that have already been submitted.
Executive director Steve Marks says the temporary suspension of new licenses will help the agency fulfill its regulatory duties and provide timely responses to businesses in the industry.
The Oregon Legislature is expected to look at the issue next year.
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So much of this time of year is spent thinking about what you should buy other people . It doesn't hurt, then, to take a beat and think about the things that you would like to treat yourself with—especially when it's a purchase that you know will improve your quality of life during a time that can be stressful to many. As enticing as the promise of a holiday vacation sounds, you know the actual process of getting there never goes as smoothly as you might hope. That very disconnect has allowed for the rise (and continued success!) of brands like Away , Raden , and Le Tote , which specialize in creating products that, for the most part, make those tiny annoyances of commuting feel like distant memories. So as you start getting those reminders to check in to your flight or make it to the train station early, consider bringing along some of the 15 products ahead with you—they'll make the journey one you'll enjoy as much as the destination.
'Brown Bag' Rasool Is Back In Town. But Who Exactly Is The Man The ANC Hopes Will Take On The WC DA?
Members of the U.S. Marines will be collecting new unwrapped toys at City Council President Bernard C. “Jack” Young’s Annual Toys for Tots Holiday Reception on December 14th . Come and enjoy great music and delicious food while supporting a great cause. The reception is from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. RSVP in not required. Free parking is at the Baltimore Street Garage adjacent to City Hall starting at 4 p.m. For questions call Zoe Michal at 410-545-7487.
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A teen driving on a learner’s permit is suspected of turning in front of a motorcyclist in University City, causing a crash that left the rider seriously hurt Sunday, police said.
The 16-year-old was headed east on Governor Drive when he made a left-hand turn onto Lipmann Street in front of the westbound motorcyclist about 5:45 p.m., San Diego police said.
The rider crashed and suffered a serious leg injury. He was taken to a hospital, where he is expected to recover.
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Disney's live-action reboot of The Lion King doesn't come out until 2019, but the actor playing young Simba has already blown us away. While stopping by a Clippers NBA game in Los Angeles, 10-year-old JD McCrary — who's popped up in Teachers and K.C. Undercover — was called down to the floor during halftime to take part in a "Finish the Lyrics" game. Clearly no one was expecting him to slay "Who's Lovin' You" the way he did, because the stunned reactions of fans watching him belt it out at the Staples Center are pretty priceless.
Good news everyone!!! Yesterday we signed one of the smartest and definitely outstanding tech guy ever. Meet Larry Cameron- Head of Quantus Technical Solutions and Security Advisor in many, many ICO”s. Thats why he is more known as an “ICO Ninja”.
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Marion Kathryn Baebler Marion Kathryn Baebler (nee Leister), 92, of Waterloo, died May 29, 2018, in Waterloo. Visitation is noon to 2 p.m. June 1, at Quernheim Funeral Home, Waterloo. Funeral services are 2 p.m. June 1, at the funeral home, Pastor Jason Pierce officiating. Interment will follow at Kolmer Memorial Cemetery, Waterloo.
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AMERICAN cable content provider Discovery has threatened to pull the plug on its tie-up with StarHub, citing an "impasse" in new price talks.
The move, announced by Discovery on Wednesday, deals a fresh blow to pay-TV services - a segment already hit by migration to over-
Western Regional Minister-designate, Dr Kwaku Afriyie has expressed dissatisfaction with what he described as the undue financial burden placed on cocoa farmers by government. He said the concept of cocoa roads in which the proceeds of cocoa farmers are used in constructing roads leading to communities that grow the cash crop is nothing more than an exploitation of the farmers.
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Theresa May walks back into 10 Downing Street after speaking to the media and announcing she will seek an early election on 8 June
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NAIROBI, Kenya — Supporters of Kenya's opposition Friday held demonstrations in the capital and other strongholds to demand the exit of several electoral officials before a rerun presidential vote later this month.
The demonstration in Nairobi was largely peaceful but in the opposition centre of Kisumu police fired tear gas and shots in the air to disperse demonstrators. There were also protests in Bungoma, Mombasa and Kakamega, all cities with large opposition followings.
Kenya's top court nullified the August re-election of President Uhuru Kenyatta, citing irregularities and illegalities in the vote counting.
In Nairobi Friday, protesters carried placards saying "Chiloba Must Go," citing the chairman of the electoral commission that the opposition wants gone before the Oct. 26 repeat election.
Mexican authorities say they have rescued 300 Central American migrants being transported in dangerous conditions in multiple tractor-trailers.
A statement from the National Immigration Institute says two trucks were stopped at a checkpoint early Saturday in the northern border state of Tamaulipas, across from Texas.
Scanners detected people inside, and 198 migrants from Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador were found packed in without proper ventilation and with practically no space to move.
A separate statement describes a similar discovery the previous day in the Gulf coast state of Veracruz. It said a truck was found carrying 102 Central Americans who "displayed signs of dehydration and suffocation" and whose lives were at risk.
Dozens of children were among the migrants in the trucks.
The west African cocoa producer is expected to be one of the world's fastest growing economies in 2018.
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UK police investigating Hollywood film producer Harvey Weinstein are looking at allegations of sexual assault against two more women, it has emerged.
The alleged offences took place in the Republic of Ireland in 1991, Westminster in 2011 and abroad in 2010, the Metropolitan Police said.
The allegations, reported to police in October and November, bring the number of women making accusations up to nine.
Mr Weinstein has denied all allegations of non-consensual sex.
On 31 October a woman told UK police that she had been assaulted by Mr Weinstein in the Republic of Ireland.
This allegation has been passed on to Garda Síochána - the Irish police force.
On 13 November a ninth alleged victim told police she had been attacked in Westminster in 2011 and a location outside the UK in 2010.
Scotland Yard says the allegation will be passed to the relevant force.
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LOS ANGELES - Officials say the largest, most destructive wildfire burning in Southern California is expected to grow as it enters its second week.
The Thomas Fire north of Los Angeles has burned more than 700 square kilometres, prompted tens of thousands of evacuations and destroyed nearly 800 structures.
The fire that started Dec. 4 is 15 per cent contained. It was fanned by dry Santa Ana winds that spit embers ahead of fire lines.
Santa Barbara County Sheriff Bill Brown says the containment number will likely go down not because of a lack of progress, but because of the fire's expected growth.
The National Weather Service says gusts up to 40 mph are expected through Monday.
For the past 15 years, the River Tree Church in Owensboro has owned Skates Alive. But as the skating rink closes – a new business is moving in.
A message on the Skates Alive Facebook page says Elite Air will begin to move into the building next week. Elite Air Newburgh is a trampoline Park, and a ninja warrior course.
The new facility in Owensboro plans to open in early November.
The River Tree Church will still own the building, while Elite Air leases it out.
You can find the full statement from Skates Alive’s Facebook page below:
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The mother of a girl at the center of a medical and religious debate over brain death says she doesn't regret moving from California to New Jersey so her daughter could receive care after being declared dead.
Nailah Winkfield told reporters Tuesday that she gave up everything for daughter Jahi McMath, but it was worthwhile. The San Francisco Chronicle reports that Jahi will be buried Friday in Hayward, California.
Winkfield says doctors declared Jahi dead on June 22 after an operation to treat an intestinal issue.
McMath had already been declared dead in December 2013 after suffering irreversible brain damage during routine surgery in California when she was 13.
Winkfield refused to accept the conclusion and took McMath to New Jersey, which accommodates religions that don't recognize brain death.
On New Year’s night around 9:30 p.m. officers of the Martin Fire and Police Depts. received a call of a house fire at 318 Main St. When officers arrived they found the home fully engulfed in flames.
Martin Fire Dept. along with multiple agencies fought the blaze for approximately four hours before they were able to extinguish the fire. Two individuals were confirmed dead and the cause of the fire is under investigation. Martin Police, Fire, and Tennessee Bomb and Arson are investigating the incident and the bodies have been sent to Memphis for autopsies.
SHERIDAN — The Whitney Health Professions Spring Nursing Leadership Conference will take place Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Sheridan College.
The conference is open to all nursing professionals and is free of charge.
For additional information, contact Wendy Wood Neeson at wwoodneeson@sheridan.edu for more information or to register.
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ENSLEY, Ala. (WIAT) — Birmingham Police are searching for the suspect who shot two people late Wednesday night.
According to police, the shooting happened in the 1000 block of Avenue E just before 11 p.m. last night.
A man was shot in the stomach and a woman was shot in the back. Both victims were rushed to UAB Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Officials say the crime is being investigated as a drive-by shooting.
Alice Merton has shared the official video for her latest single, “Lash Out,” the follow-up to mega-hit “No Roots.” In the clip, Merton makes a crowded street her own personal anger room. (You know—those places where you can pay to destroy an entire room with a baseball bat.)
Watch Merton “Lash Out” in the just-shared video!
As Alice says, “Sometimes all you wanna do is smash some cars.”
Merton is currently touring her way through North America. Check out her upcoming dates here.
Loup pitched 1.2 hitless innings Monday, allowing just one walk while striking out three Rays en route to his fourth hold of the year.
Monday's performance was undoubtedly Loup's best in quite a while. Manager John Gibbons is has shown the willingness to extend Loup when the southpaw is on, but unfortunately the reliever's usage is too fickle to make the reliever worth much in fantasy league.
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VAGABOND SKI & SOCIAL CLUB, an active social club for singles and married couples. Meeting and dance; with great music by Nite Trax on Wednesday June 7, 2017; 7:00 (meeting), 8:00 (dance), at Knights of Columbus Hall, 1800 S. 92nd Street, West Allis. $5.00 Admission. www.vagabondskiclub.com
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Warby Parker, an eyeglass and sunglass company founded in 2010, will open their first Milwaukee location at 241 N. Broadway in the Third Ward on Friday, Sept. 29.
“We looked all over Milwaukee for the perfect location,” said co-founder and co-CEO Dave Gilboa, “and we’ve found it in the Third Ward. We’re particularly excited about the incredible theaters and galleries that we’ll get to call neighbors there—we know we’re in great company.”
The store’s interior is inspired by classic libraries, with book displays, brass detailing and eyeglasses on display in light oak shelving.
An original, special-to-Milwaukee mural by Philadelphia-based artist Nate Harris will be on display at the back of the store.
Warby Parker will debut the Baker in Striped Sassafras, a pair of limited edition, Third Ward-exclusive sunglasses, to celebrate the new opening.
The store will be open daily 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Police: Man shot 5, including officer, during 'crime spree'
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans police chief says a man shot and injured five people, including an officer.
Police Superintendent Michael Harrison tells news outlets 25-year-old Charles Williams' "crime spree" Sunday stemmed from a domestic dispute.
Police say one person was shot in the face and had been in surgery and three others shot were hospitalized in stable condition. The spree began when the three were shot at a home connected to the dispute.
The officer was shot after Williams stole a vehicle at gunpoint, returned to the home and fired at officers processing the scene. Williams then led officers on a chase and crashed. He was arrested and booked on several charges.
Harrison says Williams may have also been involved in a man's shooting death Sunday.
It is unclear if he has a lawyer.
A mother admits to police she had just smoked the drug, ICE, when she tried to hurt herself and her five year old. Eileen Camille Mangarero is charged with assault on a police officer, family violence, and child abuse. Police responded to a disturbance along route 15 in Mangilao when they saw a woman holding a child in the middle of the road. A man known to her tried to help and calm her down. Authorities were able to get both the child and the woman off the road. But, it's at that po...
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NFL Network's Nate Burleson gives a pep talk to Giants fans by letting them know how great their team can really play.
CUMBERLAND, R.I. (AP) — The New England Patriots will be competing against the Philadelphia Eagles to bring the Super Bowl trophy back to New England. Literally.
The Providence Journal reports the Lombardi Trophy awarded to the winner of Sunday’s championship game in Minneapolis, Minnesota was forged in a Tiffany & Co’s workshop in Cumberland, a suburban Rhode Island town along the Massachusetts state line.
The New York jeweler maker has been making the iconic sterling silver trophy since the first Super Bowl in 1967.
The trophy is named after Green Bay Packers Coach Vince Lombardi, who won the first two Super Bowls.
Tiffany officials say it takes silversmiths 72 hours to make the trophy by hand. The company also makes trophies hoisted by the champions in Major League Baseball and the National Basketball Association.
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Member of the political-security cabinet Minister Naftali Bennett responded to the threats made by Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah by saying, "The Israeli interest is to prevent another confrontation in Lebanon, so our new strategy is simple: Lebanon = Hezbollah, Hezbollah = Lebanon."
"Unlike the Second Lebanon War, this time we will not differentiate between the organization and the Lebanese state. This means that any attack by Hezbollah will lead to a mortal blow to the Lebanese state and its institutions. Nasrallah, who is looking to be portrayed as the 'defender of Lebanon', will become 'the destroyer of Lebanon'."
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Roger Goodell wants to see the mystery of the NFL's catch rule solved, and he's ensured that the process has begun.
The commissioner said at his annual Super Bowl news conference Wednesday that he personally sees that rule as the most obvious to address.
Asked about the scrutiny that NFL officiating came under this season, Goodell said "on the catch/no catch rule, we need to find a rule we think will address that. We certainly need to get this rule right so everyone can appreciate."
He added that there were more video replay interruptions in 2017 "and I think we can look at that. How do we make the game more attractive with less stoppages is one of the things we focus on."
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Republican Gov. Paul LePage's administration says it's uncovered over $1 million in possible fraud and abuse by Mainers receiving state assistance.
But a fraction of such theft allegations typically ends in charges by Democratic Attorney General Janet Mills, who has asked for more prosecutors to handle the caseload.
So far this year, the Department of Health and Human Services said it's presented 46 cases representing $1 million in alleged theft to Mills' office. The Attorney General's office says it's charged 19 cases involving benefits fraud this year totaling nearly $430,000 in theft.
The LePage administration previously increased the number of individual welfare fraud investigators from nine to 17 at an annual cost of about $700,000. Mills' office last summer said it's recovered $26 million in improper MaineCare billing since 2014.
GREEN RIVER — George Maestas, 68 of Green River entered no contest pleas to three charges this morning.
Maestas is charged with two counts of aggravated homicide by vehicle and one count of driving under the influence of a controlled substance causing serious bodily injury.
The charges stem from the deaths of one-year-old Green River resident, Stella Doak, and 62-year-old resident, Debra DeVries.
Maestas’s vehicle drove into their Green River home on March 10, 2017.
Maestas will be sentenced on October 12th at 9 am.
He could face up to 50 years in prison. Maestas entered a cold plea, a term for when no sentencing agreement has been reached between the prosecutor and defense.
Oct 6 (Reuters) - Miner and commodities trader Glencore said it had agreed to buy a 75 percent stake in Chevron's South Africa unit and all of Chevron Botswana for $973 million.
The assets include Chevron's interests in its manufacturing, retail and industrial supply business in South Africa and Botswana, Glencore said in a statement.
"Glencore believes that the assets provide an attractive downstream opportunity for its oil business," it said.
The deal, which will include Glencore retaining Chevron's local management team and workforce, will be funded using existing cash resources and is expected to close in mid-2018.
"Glencore intends to manage its overall oil asset portfolio to ensure that, including this transaction, net additional capital investment is limited to less than US$500m over the next 12 months," it said. (Reporting by Noor Zainab Hussain in Bengaluru; editing by Alexander Smith)
‘Pretty Little Liars’ exposes tormentor’s identity in series finale Warning: Spoilers ahead Seven seasons and 160 episodes later, “Pretty Little Liars” fans finally know the identity of the vicious hooded tormenter known as “A.D.” As revealed during Tuesday night’s...
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SUDBURY, Ont. — A strike by faculty members at Laurentian University is over now that the union and school have reached a tentative agreement.
The university says ratification votes will be held as soon as possible so that faculty and students can get back to class.
If it is ratified, classes at the university's Barrie, Ont., campus and online will resume Tuesday and those at the Sudbury, Ont., campus will start Oct. 16 after the fall break.
Details of the proposed deal have not been released.
A Butler county teen will serve at least six years in juvenile detention for the murder of her father.
Police said 15-year-old Mariah Ponder shot and killed her 71-year-old father, James Ponder Sr., in his bedroom in February 2017.
Ponder pleaded "true" to murder in juvenile court in February 2018, which means that she admitted to the crime.
[Family wants answers after teen takes deal in father's death: 'She chose the easy way']
Loved ones of James Ponder spoke before her sentencing.
"I don't sleep anymore. Everyday I wake up in a Hell. Everyday, I wake up knowing that my little sister Mariah murdered my daddy. Everyday I know there is no more memories to be made," one relative said.
Ponder accepted the plea deal, which would keep her out of adult jail. However, the judge said should she have any problems in detention, she could be bound over and serve 15-years to life in prison as an adult.
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The Civil Rights Movement and the Future of Milwaukee
Frank Schneiger, who presented What Will the World Look Like in 100 Years? last fall, will return to discuss changing racial perceptions. What is the white image in the black mind and the black image in the white mind and how have these perceptions changed over time? He will also touch on the disastrous confluence of events: the white perception of a racial paradise; segregation, the civil rights movement, "white backlash" and deindustrialization. Is Milwaukee different from other U.S. cities? Frank will also share possibilities for trust, peace and reconciliation. Bring your own thoughts, questions, and predictions to share.
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"It's been an incredible 2016 in terms of scientific discoveries in space, but an expert is claiming that 2017 could bring the granddaddy of them all: the discovery of alien life. Simon Foster, a physicist from the Imperial College London, said that there is a strong possibility that the Cassini space probe, which is orbiting Saturn and examining its many moons, may make the key discovery by the time it ends its mission in September 2017. Foster was quoted in the UK newspaper The Sun. In particular, Cassini is swooping in on Saturn's moon Enceladus and Juno will observe Jupiter's moon Europa, which have excellent conditions compared to the rest of the solar system and could potentially host some form of life. Obviously, this would be microbial life, rather than some advanced species." (01/01/17)
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As seen on tonight’s WWE SmackDown, Royal Rumble winner Randy Orton refused to take his title shot against WWE Champion Bray Wyatt at WrestleMania 33, pledging allegiance to Wyatt. Orton said as long as Wyatt is the master and he is the servant, Orton refuses to face him at WrestleMania.
“As long as you are the master and I am the servant, I refuse to face you at WrestleMania,” Orton said. “I pledge my undying allegiance to you, Bray Wyatt!”
SmackDown General Manager Daniel Bryan announced on Talking Smack that next Tuesday’s show from Ontario, California will feature a battle royal with the winner going on to face Wyatt for the title at WrestleMania.
LANGLEY, B.C. – Jordan Durston of Wallaceburg had one goal and three assists for the Vancouver Stealth in a 15-11 win over the Calgary Roughnecks on Saturday in the National Lacrosse League.
Stealth goalie Tye Belanger of Wallaceburg made 39 saves.
The Stealth (7-9) are in third place in the West Division with two games left. They'll clinch a playoff spot with a win this Saturday against the Colorado Mammoth or Saturday, April 29, at the New England Black Wolves.
Belanger has a 5-7 record. He ranks second in the NLL in save percentage (.787) and fourth in goals-against average (11.34).
Durston has scored in seven consecutive games. He has 22 goals and 16 assists in 16 games overall.
One of Uber's self-driving vehicles has struck and killed a pedestrian in a suburb of Pheonix, Arizona, police said.
Officers in Tempe said the vehicle was in autonomous mode with an operator behind the wheel when the woman was struck.
The woman, whose name has not yet been released, died of her injuries in hospital.
Uber has been testing the self-driving vehicles in Tempe and Phoenix for months.
Police said Uber is co-operating in the investigation.
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – Televangelist Pat Robertson is recovering after suffering an embolic stroke.
In an online news release, The Christian Broadcasting Network, which Robertson founded, says he was rushed to the nearest stroke centre Friday after a family member recognized the onset of symptoms.
The release says that within minutes of receiving clot-busting drugs, Robertson was awake, responsive and able to move all his limbs.
The Virginia-based network says 87-year-old Robertson is alert and expected to make a full recovery.
In addition to founding The Christian Broadcasting Network, Robertson hosts its flagship show “The 700 Club.”
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The Herb Study Group of Indiana County will be meeting Tuesday, Feb. 28, at 7 p.m. at the Red Cross Building, 610 Kolter Drive, White Township.
The program will be “How Sweet it is — Herbal Alternatives to Sucrose.”
The presenter will be Penn State Master Gardener Cindy Bennett.
Refreshments will be served and new members welcome.
For more information, call Ginny at (724) 801-8262 or visit the Facebook page of the Herb Study Group of Indiana County.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Florida Supreme Court is refusing to block the state's first execution after a hiatus of more than 18 months.
The court on Monday ruled 6-1 that the state can go ahead with the scheduled Aug. 24 execution of Mark Asay.
Asay, 53, was originally scheduled to be executed in March 2016, for the 1987 murders of Robert Lee Booker and Robert McDowell in Jacksonville.
The execution was put on hold after the U.S. Supreme Court found the state's death penalty sentencing law unconstitutional.
The Legislature has since twice changed the law, most recently this year when it required a unanimous jury recommendation for the death penalty.
The German government is condemning anti-Semitic incidents that took place during protests in cities across Germany in recent days.
The demonstrations were called in response to President Donald Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and the announced move of the American Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. Trump’s decision has been widely condemned as undermining efforts to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
German government spokesman Steffen Seibert said on Monday that the burning of Israeli flags and anti-Semitic insults directed at Israel and Jews were “shameful.”
Seibert said Germany feels a close affinity to Israel and Jews around the world, and will therefore counter anti-Semitic incitement whenever it occurs.
Anti-Semitism was a core part of Nazi ideology that led to the killing of over 6 million Jews in the Holocaust.
GREENSBURG, Pa. (AP) - A trial is underway for an 18-year-old Pennsylvania man accused of fatally shooting a friend in the face and then taking a selfie with the victim's body.
Two officers testified Tuesday that Maxwell Morton, then 16, showed little emotion or concern about the February 2015 shooting of 16-year-old Ryan Mangan.
Westmoreland County Detective James Williams told jurors "when he described pulling the trigger, he had a little smirk on his face."
Police contend Morton took a photograph of himself with Mangan's body minutes after the shooting and an hour later sent the image via Snapchat while he played online video games with a teen in Wisconsin.
The defense has argued that the teens were playing with the gun and it accidentally fired.
The judge ruled Monday the selfie can be seen by the jury.
Who will be LSU’s quarterback in 2017? Time will tell, but it will not be Lindsey Scott. The redshirt freshman quarterback took to Twitter Monday morning to announce he is leaving the program and seeking a transfer.
“In the last 12 months, I have learned so much, and formed so many life-long bonds,” Scott said via Twitter. “I have, however, decided that is is within my best interest to leave LSI and begin a new journey.”
Where Scott goes from here remains to be seen. If he transfers to another FBS program, he will be required to sit out the 2017 season due to FBS transfer rules enforced by the NCAA. He would have three years of eligibility remaining once he becomes eligible to play again in 2018. He would be eligible to play right away this fall if he moves to a lower division school, be it at an FCS, Division 2, or Division 3 program or at a junior college.
As for the LSU quarterback situation, it may still end up being Danny Etling as the man to beat for the job in Baton Rouge.
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Octogenarian 'Black Widow' is out of prison and on the prowl Lonely Canadian grandpas, beware — the Great White North’s most dangerous octogenarian is back on the streets. Police are warning elderly men to be careful now that Melissa Ann Shepard...
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Friday during a speech to teachers at the Kennedy Center, former first lady Michelle Obama said teaching was a harder profession due to “the kind of behavior being modeled in public life,” an apparent reference to President Donald Trump.
Obama said, “Trust me, I know this work isn’t easy. Especially right now. I know there’s a lot of anxiety out there. And there’s no denying our kids, what they see on TV, the kind of behavior being modeled in public life, that, yes impacts their behavior and their character.”
She added,”But at times like this, the work that you all are doing is even more urgent. Even more critically important. You all have the power to teach kids what it means to go high when others go low.”
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A 31 year old man from the Diss area has been arrested in connection with a robbery in Ipswich.
The incident took place on Sunday, October 1, at about 1.50am when a man entered a business premises on Upper Brook Street in the town. He then threatened staff with a knife, demanding money with a sum of cash handed over.
The man from the Diss has been taken to Martlesham Police Investigation Centre for questioning.
CHAMPAIGN — Illinois softball second baseman Leigh Farina received the Big Ten Player of the Week honor Monday, her first such award.
Farina had seven hits in 11 at-bats (.636 batting average) and tallied four RBI while scoring two runs last week for the Illini, who defeated Southern Illinois-Edwardsville at home before sweeping a three-game, neutral-site series against Michigan State.
Illinois (31-10) returns to action Wednesday against Butler in a game slated to kick off at 5 p.m. on Eichelberger Field.
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Dorian Sylvain, educator and artist exhibiting her work in Gallery 5 leads a free hands-on art-making activity for all ages. The project will address social justice themes that connect Sylvain’s and Bill Walker’s work. DJ Ayana Contreras will curate a selection of jazz records and tunes that come from the era of Urban Griot works on display.
If yesterday’s Senate hearing is anything to go by, Attorney General Jeff Sessions has a very bad memory. He used the phrase “I don’t recall” — or some variation thereof — so many times that no ordinary human could possibly keep count. Luckily, the Rare video editors are no ordinary humans, and they were able to create this incredible montage of Jeff’s absent-mindedness.
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While Siouxland missed out on tornadoes with Tuesday's severe weather, Wyoming did not.
Here are some images from damage in Carpenter, Wyoming after a tornado touches down near that area.
With restaurants being the second-largest employer of immigrants in the United States, language can become a barrier in kitchens. Sensing an opportunity to improve both his restaurant business and test out a new linguistic school concept, Latin vegan restaurant VSPOT owner Danny Carabano has been teaching his Spanish-speaking kitchen staff English through a language computer program he built from scratch.
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Nine armored troop carriers seized by Hong Kong on the way back to Singapore
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In this week’s KC Forum we learn all about home health and how people can continue to live at home when they are older, with help. Juvenile diabetes is a way of life for one metro mother but she doesn’t let it control who her kids are. The Lee Ann Britton Center does marvelous with children who have autism. Safehome provides a safe and nurturing environment for people in needs.
Executive Producer, Cadie Connors
Associate Producer, Andreina Byrne
Engineer, Ed Walker
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According to PWInsider.com, former Ring of Honor Champion Adam Cole has signed with WWE, and will be working on the NXT brand.
As of this writing, there is no word on when Cole will be making his NXT debut, however he has been working at the WWE Performance Center for the past week.
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LONDON — Arsenal record signing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang made a scoring debut and Henrikh Mkhitaryan provided three assists on his first start.
But Aaron Ramsey seized the limelight from the January recruits by scoring a hat trick as Arsenal crushed Everton 5-1 in the English Premier League on Saturday.
It was an emphatic response from Arsenal to losing at Swansea 3-1 on Tuesday a day before Aubameyang joined from Borussia Dortmund for $80 million.
Aubameyang dinked the ball over goalkeeper Jordan Pickford for Arsenal’s fourth in the 37th minute after being set up by Mkhitaryan.
Ramsey had already netted twice by that stage either side of Laurent Koscielny’s strike. Ramsey completed his treble in the second half from Mkhitaryan’s cutback, and Dominic Calvert-Lewin headed in a consolation.
Arsenal is five points from the four Champions League places in sixth place, while Everton is 10th.
Image copyright Pacemaker Image caption The machine was removed from inside the shop on the Crossgar Road, Ballynahinch
A cash machine containing a substantial sum of money and a safe have been stolen from a service station in Ballynahinch, County Down.
The machine was located inside Donard View filling station.
It is thought the burglary took place before 04:30 BST on Tuesday.
The police have appealed for anyone who saw suspicious activity in the town's Crossgar Road area to contact them.
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – A 38-year-old Newport News man reportedly stabbed himself during an argument with his sister on Tuesday evening.
Newport News Police responded to the 15400 block of Warwick Boulevard around 8:15 p.m. Tuesday night in reference to a reported stabbing.
Officers arrived to find the 38-year-old victim lying on the ground outside of a gas station.
He told police he had been cleaning the kitchen at home when he went to put a knife in the dishwasher, fell on it, and stabbed himself in the chest. He left his apartment and walked toward the bus stop in an effort to go to the hospital, but started having trouble breathing and stopped at the gas station for help.
Medics responded to the gas station and transported the man to the hospital.
The victim’s sister, who was with him, told police he had stabbed himself during an argument they were having.
The investigation is still ongoing.
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CHELSEA (WHDH) - Police and emergency crews are responding after a report of a crash between a school bus and and MBTA bus in Chelsea.
A representative from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation says they received a report that a stopped MBTA bus was struck by a school bus.
Chelsea Police and emergency crews are responding to the scene.
No injuries were reported, but the school bus was badly damaged.
This is a developing story; stay with 7News for continued information as it becomes available.
No injuries but school bus is left with heavy damage in Chelsea after crashing into an MBTA at Eleanor street #7News pic.twitter.com/Z1v7OpMewW — Steve Cooper (@scooperon7) March 19, 2018
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WATAUGA COUNTY, N.C. -- Several emergency crews are responding to a call of a structure collapse in Watauga County that is believed to be caused by severe weather in the area Wednesday night.
According to officials in Watauga County, the call came in a little after 5 p.m. from a home on Pine Ridge Road in Boone.
Watauga County's deputies and paramedics, as well as the Boone Fire and Rescue team, are all at the scene for assistance.
County officials did not say if anyone was hurt or killed from the structure collapse.
Stick with WCNC.com for the latest on this developing story.
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Republican Anne Neu Wins Special Election For Minnesota House Seat
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Republican Anne Neu has been elected to fill a vacant Minnesota House seat.
In unofficial returns posted on the secretary of state’s website, Neu defeated Democrat and former Duluth city councilwoman Laurie Warner in Tuesday’s special election. Neu received more than 53 percent of the votes.
The Minnesota Supreme Court canceled the November election for the House district northeast of the Twin Cities after ruling that incumbent Rep. Bob Barrett did not live inside the district.
The result of the election will have little bearing on power in the state House, as Republicans already held a 19-seat edge over Democrats prior to Neu’s victory.
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President Donald J. Trump taunted the media on Tuesday, accusing them of running a disinformation campaign about his political career.
“The Fake Mainstream Media has, from the time I announced I was running for President, run the most highly sophisticated & dishonest Disinformation Campaign in the history of politics,” Trump wrote on Twitter.
The president reacted on Twitter after the New York Times featured a story about his description of “Spygate” and how it fit a pattern of “conspiracy theories” promoted by the president.
Members of the media also scrambled over the weekend to delete social media posts criticizing Trump for conditions of detained illegal immigrant children, although the photos they shared were from the former President Barack Obama’s administration.
Trump appeared to cite his election victory as the ultimate payback to the media’s constant opposition to his presidency.
“No matter how well WE do, they find fault,” Trump wrote. “But the forgotten men & women WON, I’m President!”
$47M Pulled From Biotech Wasn't Returned, Del. Court Told
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 8:41 PM EST) -- An investor who sued billionaire physician Patrick Soon-Shiong, for tapping $47 million from biotech Precision Biologics Inc. after he acquired control, rejected assurances Thursday of the value's return to the company and again asked Delaware's Chancery Court to place Precision under custodianship.
In a brief opposing his case's dismissal, stockholder James A. Feldman also affirmed his call for damages against Soon-Shiong, two directors allegedly closely aligned to him, and NantCell Inc., the Soon-Shiong company that acquired a controlling stake in Precision in 2015.
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Multiple skiers were hurt on Friday when a ski lift at a resort in Georgia started going backwards at a high rate of speed. Linda So reports.
If you are on a tight budget, but want to keep up with the current fashion trends, there are four stores, all within a reasonable drive from Chapman, that sell stylish clothes within an affordable price range for any broke college student trying to save money. Here’s a glimpse into each store and how they compare.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Qualcomm Inc:
* QUALCOMM RESPONDS TO ELLIOTT REGARDING NXP
* QUALCOMM INC - “REMAIN FULLY COMMITTED TO CLOSING ACQUISITION OF NXP AND BELIEVE THAT AGREED-UPON PRICE OF $110 IS FULL AND FAIR” Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The uniformed services have so far under this government engaged more than 1,000 persons, and further recruitment will be made shortly, Home Affairs Minister Carmelo Abela said today.
He was speaking at he passing out parade of the latest 55 recruits in the Armed Forces of Malta.
He said further recruitment will be announced later this year in the AFM, the police, the Civil Protection Department and the Prison Service.
Mr Abela said the AFM was being modernised and €500,000 have been allocated for training this year, some of it in overseas military academies.
GRAND RAPIDS — More than 1,000 Grand Valley State University students recently participated in commencement ceremonies at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids. Grand Valley is dedicated to providing […]
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Goldman Sachs, like most banks, has a page dedicated to diversity on its website. On it, chief executive Lloyd Blankfein says: “Diversity is at the very core of our ability to serve our clients well and to maximise return for our shareholders.”
The bank, however, does not look very diverse to the outside world. This was thrown into sharp relief last week when a Goldman publicity shot of Blankfein and his two chief lieutenants did the rounds on social media, in the wake of reports that the CEO will soon stand down.
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Two Men in Court for Alleged Gay Sex and Fighting in Public
Police has arraigned two men Promise, 24 and Kehinde, 29 before a Suruler Chief Magistrate’s Court on a two count charge of same sex intercourse and fighting in public. ‎ The Police Prosecutor, Sgt. Anthonia Osayande told the court that the accused with others still at large committed the offences at City Centre Hotel at […]
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Gone birdin'. The Godwit Days Spring Migration Bird Festival arrives April 19-25 with events happening around the county and at the Arcata Community Center (see www.godwitdays.org for schedule/pricing). The annual festival features nearly 100 field trips, workshops and lectures, as well as a free bird fair with vendors, artists, live birds of prey and family nature crafts.
April 24 (Reuters) - Diagnostic and Therapeutic Center of Athens Hygeia SA:
* SAYS FY 2017 EBITDA FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS REACHING €33.5M AND RECORDING A 10% RISE
* SAYS FY 2017 REVENUE INCREASED MARGINALLY, REACHING €206M COMPARED TO €205.9 IN 2016
* SAYS FY 2017 EBIT AMOUNTING TO €19M, VERSUS TO €15.4M IN EARNINGS FOR 2016
* SAYS FY 2017 RESULTS AFTER TAXES AT €9.7M VERSUS TO €4.2M IN EARNINGS IN 2016 Source text : bit.ly/2qVUDWc Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
× Harrisburg man arrested after police find 2 lbs. of marijuana, $42,000 in search of his home
HARRISBURG — A 19-year-old Harrisburg man was arrested after police executing a search warrant at his home on Dec. 5 found two pounds of marijuana and $42,000 in cash, according to the Harrisburg Bureau of Police.
Javier T. Gonzalez, of the 1500 block of Vernon Street, is charged with possession with intent to deliver marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia in the incident.
Members of the Harrisburg Police Vice Unit and the Street Crimes Unit, working with Dauphin County Probation officers and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms agents executed the search warrant at 6:05 a.m., police say.
In addition to the drugs and money, police recovered a 40-caliber handgun, a 9mm handgun, and several items of drug paraphernalia, police say.
Gonzalez was released on $50,000 bail, according to police.
Civilians peacefully protest at First Ward Park in Uptown Charlotte on Friday night as part of the nationwide Families Belong Together march. Civilians protest in backlash of ICE and President Trump’s new policies concerning immigrant family separation and child detention camps.
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SAO PAULO — A Brazilian judge has ordered that former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's passport be returned to him.
Last week, another judge hearing a case involving influence-peddling charges against da Silva ordered his passport be taken away. As a result, da Silva cancelled a trip to Ethiopia, where he was supposed to speak at a forum on hunger.
Judge Bruno Apolinario reversed that decision Friday, saying there was no evidence da Silva intended to flee the country to avoid justice. It was not clear when the passport would be returned.
Although France has played with a settled lineup since last year's European Championship, where the team reached the final, the sheer weight of talent coming through is pushing Deschamps into a rethink. He changed his forward line for a friendly match against England on Tuesday and the young players starred in a 3-2 win.
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The West Indies take on Afghanistan in the third and final game of their three match ODI series, at the Darren Sammy Cricket Ground, in St. Lucia, this afternoon at 1:30.
With the series leveled at 1-1, assistant coach of the West Indies, Roddy Estwick, says the formula for victory is simple.
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McCarthy was optioned to Triple-A Omaha on Monday, Joel Goldberg of FOX Sports Kansas City reports.
The Royals decided to ship out McCarthy to make room on the active roster for Jake Junis, who was recalled from Omaha in a corresponding move to fill the injured Trevor Cahill's (shoulder) spot in the rotation. McCarthy saw a surprising amount of usage during his four-day stint with the Royals, appearing in three contests and giving up three runs (all unearned) on five hits and no walks over three innings.
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Haunted houses in Syracuse and CNY: 2017 Halloween events, hayrides, more fun
Who's ready for Halloween in Central New York? Haunted houses, scary movies, zombie runs (or crawls), creepy forests, spooky hayrides and trails of terror await you.
We've compiled a list of frightening and fun things to do in Syracuse and Central New York through the month of October. Enjoy if you dare!
"Portland's original dispensary" exists in two dimensions at once. This tiny, homey little weed bodega sits on Southeast Division Street, not far from the adult theater and surviving junk shops that defined the street just a few years ago. It's a proud medical shop that carries pain-busting CBD candies, coconut sticks and even high-CBD seeds, a rarity at Portland shops. But it's also adapted to the recreational crowd that finds itself living in the neighborhood's next luxury apartments or Ubering in for dinner at Ava Gene's or Pok Pok. For those folks, there's everything from throwback strains like Acapulco Gold to novelties like a strain called Jedi Kush. The budtenders are understandably focused on helping longtime patients, but they've adapted to the needs of the new casual-smoker crowd well, which is why Brothers won the readers' choice award for the best pot shop in town in last year's Willamette Week Best of Portland issue.
The Santa Fe Public School District last week participated in something called “The Hour of Code,” which was part of Computer-Science Education week last week.
Jennifer Nevarez is with New Mexico TechWorks—KSFR’s Tom Trowbridge spoke with her and SFPS Superintendent Veronica Garcia about the special observation on Friday:
NRL, AFL and A-League fans will be able to watch their favourite teams in the sky on Qantas flights after the national carrier struck an agreement to stream content from Foxtel.
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Mitchell Bingeman from The Australian newspaper reports that the carrier is set to upgrade its entertainment offering by partnering with Netflix, Spotify and Foxtel - which has broadcast rights to NRL, AFL and A-League - to stream content for passengers on board.
According to the report, Foxtel will offer Qantas passengers a free three-day trial of their on-board app, which will be used to stream the services provided.
Trials are continuing with the rollout expected to kick off by the end of this month with some 80 of Qantas’ domestic fleet set to be fitted with NBN-supplied Wi-Fi.
The report added US company ViaSat will deliver the Wi-Fi via the NBN’s satellite service utilising spare capacity, with speeds tipped at around 12 megabits per second on board.
CHICAGO (CBS) – Customers no longer have to go overseas to find out what a McCrispy Chicken tastes like in Hong Kong.
A new McDonald’s restaurant is opening in the West Loop at the company’s new headquarters on Randolph Street.
The menu features food from around the world, including cheese and bacon loaded fries from Australia, the mighty angus burger from Canada, and a McFlurry from Brazil.
“We will be bringing not only your local favorites, but menu products that are delicious, great tasting from around the world, exclusively to this restaurant,” says Ann Wahlgren, the Vice President of Global Menu Strategy for McDonald’s.
The restaurant is located in the same building as the new McDonald’s headquarters in the 100 block of Carpenter Street in the West Loop. More than 2,000 employees will be moving into the new headquarters over the next few weeks.
The Iran nuclear deal will be one of the big items on the agenda Tuesday during French President Emmanuel Macron's visit with President Trump. Macron wants the U.S. to stick with the deal, but President Trump has been a harsh critic of the agreement.
Here & Now's Eric Westervelt (@Ericnpr) speaks with MSNBC's Ali Velshi (@AliVelshi), co-host of "Velshi & Ruhle."
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) Minnesota health officials say they are unable to identify the source of an E. coli strain that killed a 3-year-old Wright County girl and sickened her older brother.
The state Health Department said Monday it has completed its investigation but was unable to identify a single source of E. coli.
The parents of Kallan Maresh say the bacteria toxin attacked their daughter’s kidneys and neurological system and led to her death. Kallan and her 5-year-old brother, Kade, contracted the bacteria July 9, sending them into kidney failure.
The Health Department says disease investigators considered all known potential sources of E. coli, including farm animals. But officials did not find a connection with a petting zoo the children visited, despite extensive testing of the animals.
No additional cases have been reported.
New Delhi After taking his Da-Bangg tour to international destinations like London, Hong Kong, Melbourne and Auckland, superstar Salman Khan is all set to bring it to the national capital.Salman will be joined by a host of stars such as Sonakshi Sinha, Prabhudheva, Meet Bros, Daisy Shah, Kriti Sanon and Manish Paul for the tour.The Indian leg of the tour, which is organised by Red Rocks Entertainment, will start at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium Main Arena here on December 10."My vision is to combine world class production values with top-notch talent, and provide an unparalleled entertainment experience to all Indians- it all starts with Da-Bangg The Tour," Vinamra Gupta, Owner of Red Rocks Entertainment, said in a statement.Currently, Salman is seen hosting the eleventh season of controversial reality TV show Bigg Boss.
April 10 Penske Automotive Group Inc:
* Penske Automotive acquires Mercedes-Benz dealership in Phoenix, Arizona
* Penske Automotive Group Inc says acquisition is expected to generate estimated annual revenue of approximately $250 million
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Don't let the balmy Indian fall days fool you. We all know that winter is coming, which is why now is the time to stock up on cold-weather essentials. Better yet, do it at a discount.
L.L. Bean is offering shoppers 20 percent off with the promo code FALL20 through October 10. Plus if you spend more than $50, you'll also receive a $10 gift card. Below, our top picks from the sale.
Forrest General Hospital offered a free Medicare informational session to seniors Tuesday morning.
Health experts shared information about Medicare, Medicare Supplemental Plans, Medicare Advantage Plans, Medicare Prescription Drug Plans and how to enroll in a plan of choice. Educational sessions, like this one, have been around for 20 years.
Director of insurance operations at the hospital, Pat Riley, said the goal is to help inform the community for free.
"It is very confusing," said Riley. "That's the purpose of this service, to help people understand and answer their questions."
The hospital hosts free community information sessions, ranging on different topics, every second Tuesday of the month.
Each session is held at 106 Madison Plaza, Suite A in Hattiesburg.
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The turmoil over Brexit has been happening while Theresa May was on a three-day trade visit to China.
“The most powerful and ambitious Republican-led Congress in 20 years will convene Tuesday, with plans to leave its mark on virtually every facet of American life — refashioning the country’s social safety net, wiping out scores of labor and environmental regulations and unraveling some of the most significant policy prescriptions put forward by the Obama administration,” the New York Times reports.
“Even before President-elect Donald J. Trump is sworn in on Jan. 20, giving their party full control of the government, Republicans plan quick action on several of their top priorities — most notably a measure to clear a path for the Affordable Care Act’s repeal. Perhaps the first thing that will happen in the new Congress is the push for deregulation. Also up early: filling a long-vacant Supreme Court seat, which is sure to set off a pitched showdown, and starting confirmation hearings for Mr. Trump’s cabinet nominees.”
Washington Post: GOP Congress maps sweeping plans for conservative agenda
The unlikely pairing of a classically trained violinist and a rock guitarist has yielded Perpetual Motion, a Denver based jazz ensemble known for moving through genres to create one eclectic sound. Elegant with an element of adventure, the acoustic/electric violin and guitar duo’s music is a vibrant blend of world music, progressive jazz, blues and rock. They’ll be performing at the Shady Grove Picnic Series at Four Mile Historic Park on July 19.Perpetual Motion recently released their sixth album which rocketed to the number three position on the Zone Music Reporter chart. The disc, titled “Rear View” is a retrospective of the duo’s twenty-five years together, and has received rave reviews and worldwide airplay.On the banks of Cherry Creek, just four miles from downtown Denver, Four Mile Historic Park is a 12 acre oasis in the city. Bring a picnic and your family and take part in this summer tradition that’s been happening for almost two decades.
Feb 14 Symbio Polska SA:
* Q4 revenue 10.1 million zlotys ($2.49 million) versus 10.7 million zlotys a year ago
* Q4 net profit 473,725 zlotys versus loss of 323,473 zlotys a year ago Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 4.0499 zlotys) (Gdynia Newsroom)
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OLD SAYBROOK — Ann Nyberg, author and Emmy nominated WTNH-TV anchor and reporter, hosts a conversation about her recently published book, “Remembering Katharine Hepburn: Stories of Wit and Wisdom About America’s Leading Lady” at Acton Public Library in Old Saybrook on Tuesday, Aug. 22, at 11 a.m.
Nyberg is a founding member and the Vice President of the Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center (The Kate) also in Old Saybrook. Her book reflects the life of Miss Hepburn “through personal remembrances from the people whose lives she influenced.”
Nyberg’s zest and zeal for all things Connecticut and Kate will make this a captivating conversation.
For more about Nyberg and her work, visit her popular website “Network Connecticut.”
This program is free and open to the public but registration is strongly recommended.
Nyberg will sign copies of “Remembering Katharine Hepburn,” which will be available for sale.
Ben goes through several ideas for his science project but Mackenzie thinks it's best if she comes up with an idea for him.
RAY BROOK, N.Y. — A popular trail in the High Peaks region of the Adirondack Mountains is being closed so work can be done on the path.
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports (http://bit.ly/2uVo9eM ) the state Department of Environmental Conservation plans to close a section of the Avalanche Lake Trail on Tuesday so workers can spend the next 10 days doing repairs.
The DEC says a Student Conservation Association trail crew will work on the Hitch-Up-Matildas boardwalks, two sets of planks bolted into the cliff face along the northwestern shoreline of the Avalanche Lake.
Hikers will be able to reach Avalanche Lake via the trail, but will be unable to keep going to Lake Colden. Hikers coming from the other direction won’t be able to go farther than the southern end of Avalanche Lake.
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Information from: Adirondack Daily Enterprise, http://www.adirondackdailyenterprise.com/
NEW YORK (AP) — Katy Perry, Ed Sheeran and The Chainsmokers will perform at the iHeartRadio Music Awards in Los Angeles.
Additional performers announced Wednesday include Shawn Mendes, Thomas Rhett, Noah Cyrus and Big Sean. Bruno Mars has also been previously announced as a performer.
Drake leads all nominees with 12 nominations, including male artist of the year, at the fourth annual awards show. The show will air live on TBS, TNT and truTV on Sunday, March 5.
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Who Is Kanye Rebelling Against by Supporting Trump?
Kanye West may feel like aligning himself with conservatives is a move against the status quo. In fact, it's the exact opposite.
An apartment fire Wednesday afternoon near 117 Avenue and 80 Street is being investigated by police.
The Edmonton police arson unit has taken over the investigation, said a news release Wednesday evening.
Edmonton Fire Rescue responded to the blaze at 3:28 p.m. after receiving multiple calls. The fire was out at 3:43 p.m.
The fire was contained to the second-storey suite of the three-storey walk-up, said Fire Rescue acting district Chief Darcy Sperling. He said the department is unsure if there had been injuries.
Eight fire crews were called. Police and EMS were also on scene.
Homicide detectives initially responded in a precautionary manner.
Alberta Health Services spokesman Francis Silvaggio said AHS did not transport or treat anyone on scene.
Residents were not immediately allowed back into the building and police cordoned off the area. Approximately 15 persons were initially displaced but more were expected to be out of their homes as people returned to their apartments, said Sperling.
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Mealey's Litigation Procedure - DEA Agent Allowed To Testify As Cocaine-Smuggling Expert
MIAMI - A federal narcotics officer can testify about cocaine trafficking and the drug trade in South America and Central America at trial for a man accused of running a cocaine-smuggling operation from Honduras to the United States, a Florida federal judge ruled June 12 (United States of America v. Juan Carlos Arvizu Hernandez, No. 17-cr-20130, S.D. Fla., 2017 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 90548).
Jury selection begins on Tuesday in a high-profile Halifax case involving a Dalhousie University medical student accused of murdering another student in 2015.
READ MORE: William Sandeson, charged in Taylor Samson murder, to stand trial
William Sandeson is facing a first-degree murder charge in the death of 22-year-old Taylor Samson of Amherst, N.S.
Sandeson was charged on Aug. 20, 2015, four days after Samson was reported missing.
Sandeson, who is originally from Truro, N.S., is a former varsity track athlete who was supposed to start his medical studies within weeks.
Samson was a physics student at Dalhousie.
Police have not released details about how they believe Samson was killed.
Hundreds of potential jurors are expected to attend this morning at the Halifax Law Courts.
× Sexually violent predator changes Boulder address
BOULDER, Colo. – On Monday the Boulder Police Department notified residents that a sexually violent predator has secured a bed at the Boulder Shelter for the Homeless, located at 4869 N. Broadway.
43-year-old David Nicolai Bland was convicted of a sex offense, which requires him to register with law enforcement. According to the city of Boulder, Bland has been determined to present a high potential to re-offend, which is why the community must be notified regarding his residence.
Bland originally registered with the Boulder Police Department as a sexually violent predator on Aug. 3, 2017, when his residence was a grove of trees along the bike path just north of Arapahoe Avenue and east of Old Tale Road.
Bland will be living at the Boulder Shelter for the Homeless as part of a Summer Bed Program.
Anyone looking for more information can contact the Boulder Police Department at (303) 441-4332.
Congratulations to the new parents and their children, who will probably have more talent in their pinky toes than I have in my entire body.
Arizona Coyotes defenseman Anthony DeAngelo was suspended for three games without pay by the NHL for physical abuse of officials.
The incident occurred at the end of the second period Saturday night in a 4-2 loss at Calgary. DeAngelo was assessed a game misconduct for abuse of officials.
The suspension will cost DeAngelo $14,389.
April 28 Alder Biopharmaceuticals Inc
* Eptinezumab emerging clinical profile suggests migraine preventative benefit achieved as soon as 24-48 hours after single infusion
* Single administration of Eptinezumab showed safety profile similar to placebo; no serious adverse events deemed treatment related
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Man, 24, shot in West Garfield Park
A man was shot Monday night in the West Garfield Park neighborhood on the West Side.
The 24-year-old was walking at 9:48 p.m. on the sidewalk in the 4000 block of West Washington when a male walked up to him and fired shots, Chicago Police said.
He was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital in serious condition with a gunshot wound to his torso, police said.
Burton Fire District, Beaufort Water Search and Rescue, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office and Beaufort County EMS teamed up to rescue four families on Monday afternoon when the waters began to rise because of Tropical Storm Irma. The teams used an airboat to save 15 people — including two children and an elderly resident — from the homes off Delaney Circle in Seabrook around 2 p.m.
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Ajayi (knee) does not carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Titans after practicing fully Friday, Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald reports.
This was an expected outcome Friday, with the Dolphins' official site having portrayed Ajayi's absence from practice the day before as his "customary Thursday off." He'll take aim Sunday at a Tennessee squad coming off a 57-14 loss to the Texans in Week 4 in which Houston's ground game racked up 173 yards and two TDs on 42 carries. Meanwhile, the Dolphins had issues of their own last weekend in London, as they were blanked by the Saints by a 20-0 score. Ajayi carried 12 times for 46 yards and caught one pass for eight yards in that contest.
HONG KONG (AP) — The strange case of a Hong Kong pro-democracy activist who claimed mainland Chinese agents stapled his legs as a warning has taken another twist after police arrested him on suspicion of providing false information.
The Chinese-ruled city’s police force said they arrested Howard Lam early Tuesday.
Lam made waves last week with his eye-catching allegations, in which he claimed he was abducted and rendered unconscious by unknown men.
He said they warned him not to try sending a signed photo of soccer star Lionel Messi to the widow of late Nobel Peace Prize laureate Liu Xiaobo. Then they stapled his legs with Xs because of his Christianity.
Police said they investigated but the results don’t match what Lam said in his report.
New York's Department of Financial Services (DFS) is investigating Barclays (BARC.L) over its chief executive's attempt to unmask a whistleblower, a person familiar with the matter said on Monday.
The DFS probe is in the preliminary stages, the person said.
Barclays Chief Executive Jes Staley apologised to the bank's staff on Monday, after the lender said it would dock his pay and reprimand him for failing to follow the lender's policy granting whisteblowers anonymity.
A spokeswoman for Barclays declined to comment.
The bank said in a statement on Monday that it had notified all relevant authorities about its handling of the case.
Barclays is licensed by DFS to do business in New York.
(Reporting by Karen Freifeld in New York, writing by Lawrence White)
German auto major Volkswagen today reported 68.72 per cent increase in sales in India at 4,348 units in December.
The company had sold 2,577 units in the same month last year, Volkswagen said in a statement.
"2016 has been a great year for Volkswagen in India, with the launch of the Made-in-India, Made-for-India Ameo that attracted a new set of buyers and also won accolades for being the best Sub-Compact Sedan in the category," Volkswagen Passenger Cars India Director Michael Mayer said.
The year also witnessed the launch of the most awaited GTI and new variants of the Polo and Vento, he added.
"We look forward to 2017, as we gear up to introduce our global models in India and continue to strengthen our robust sales and service network across the country," Mayer said. PTI MSS SRK .
If you blinked…you missed it.
During this past weekend’s series between the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees, some eagle-eyed fans noticed Aaron Judge stepping to the plate with a little Asian-inspired flair.
The Bombers super rookie broke out a new elbow guard that said, of all things, “Super Rookie Judge”.
While there’s no story out there (yet) about the “how” and “why” surrounding Judge’s new gear, speculation among some fans is that the piece of body armor might be a gift from his brother. You see, the slugger’s adopted older brother John actually lives in South Korea as an English teacher.
Makes sense.
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Manly will be without young centre Brad Parker for 4-6 weeks after he undergoes surgery on a knee injury later this week.
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Scans on Monday revealed Parker suffered a tear to his lateral meniscus late in the Sea Eagles loss to Wests Tigers on Sunday afternoon.
Parker went down and crucially lost the ball, giving the Tigers the chance to win the match in the final stages.
The result is actually a slight boost following the initial fears that Parker had injured his ACL.
In any case, the 20-year-old is unlikely to add to his four games in 2017.
Just last week the club announced that the local junior had signed a contract extension and would be at Manly until at least the end of 2019.
Trent Barrett's side take on the Bulldogs on Sunday as they look to cling on to a finals spot.
Thousands were without power in the Little River Academy area.
According to Oncor, over 1,000 customers were without power.
Oncor representative Casey Simpson told News Channel 25 that several pole fires caused outages in the Temple and Little River Academy area.
Simpson says the outage began at 6:45 a.m. and was restored around 11 a.m.
The site also listed outages in Holland and Bartlett.
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PARIS, April 20 Michelin revenue rose 9.9 percent in the first quarter, buoyed by European auto-market growth and a rebound in demand for outsize mining tyres, the company said on Thursday.
Revenue rose to 5.57 billion euros ($5.99 billion) from 5.07 billion euros a year earlier, Michelin said in a statement. Sales by volume rose 7.3 percent.
The company reiterated its 2017 goals, which include volume growth in line with global markets, an increase in full-year operating income at constant exchange rates and structural free cash flow in excess of 900 million euros. ($1 = 0.9296 euros) (Reporting by Laurence Frost; Editing by GV De Clercq)
× Wreck on Winchester Road sends two people to the hospital
MADISON COUNTY, Ala. – Alabama State Troopers are investigating a wreck that sent two people to Huntsville Hospital Tuesday night.
It happened on Winchester Road at Henson Drive around 11 p.m.
The northbound lanes of Winchester Road were blocked off for about an hour while troopers investigated.
Two people were taken to the hospital with non life-threatening injuries.
Wet streets may have contributed to the cause of the wreck.
Francistown Industrial Court this morning awarded former Gabz Fm Breakfast show presenter Reginald Richardson P180 000 for unfair dismissal from his job in November 2016.
Richardson had slapped his former employers with a P500 000.00 law suit in the marathon case.
Justice Galesite Baruti ruled that Richardson’s dismissal “was unfair and the respondent shall pay P180 000 being 12 months’ salary of the applicant’s salary.”
Gabz Fm has been ordered to pay Richardson within 30 days through the Francistown Industrial Court.
The fact that a Jew is part of the Jewish people is not enough. He must preserve his unique Jewish identity as an individual.
(Arutz Sheva’s North American desk is keeping you updated until the start of Shabbat in New York. The time posted automatically on all Arutz Sheva articles, however, is Israeli time.)
UNITY, Maine — Fourth annual drive-thru chicken barbecue will be held 11:30 a.m. until it’s gone Saturday, July 8, at Unity United Methodist Church, corner of Main and Depot Street. Table-ready dinners of half chicken, potato salad, coleslaw, dinner roll, dessert and beverage for $9 per dinner.
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An assault report leads Cave City Police to an allegedly "extremely intoxicated" male armed with a butcher knife.
Officers say they responded to 103 B Rylan Way in reference to a male who had previously assaulted his wife and fled the home.
Upon arriving, they located Robert Martin, 49, armed with a butcher knife and under the influence.
Martin was instructed to drop the knife and then placed under arrest.
He is currently in the Barren County Detention Center on multiple charges, including five counts of terroristic threatening.
The two vehicles, a 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe and a 2016 Mercedes Benz GLE63, are valued at more than $140,000. "Part of safeguarding our nation's interests is to make sure that all exports are legitimate and lawful," explained Mark J. Laria, Area Port Director for Port of Norfolk.
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A magician who wowed the judges of Britain’s Got Talent will be heading to Lincoln in February.
Jamie Raven will be at the New Theatre Royal on February 8 as part of his 17-date tour.
Jamie was the runner up on the hit ITV talent show, where he famously made hard-to-please music mogul Simon Cowell exclaim, “I now actually believe in magic!”
Jamie’s performances not only amazed his captive audiences, but his humble and charming style also captured the hearts of the UK public and others around the world.
From his opening audition to his crowd-wowing finale, the nation took Jamie to their hearts – and his combined BGT performances have been viewed online more than 200 million times, making Jamie one of the most watched magicians in the world today.
Tickets for the Lincoln show start at £18.
To book, call the box office on 01522 519999.
It could be a rainy Friday night and Saturday morning, but the forecast will change and Kansas City will cool down into normal October temperatures.
What happens when you mash up “The Fast and the Furious” with JERRY SEINFELD’s “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee”?
In honor of “The Fate of the Furious”, someone mashed up “The Fast and the Furious” and “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee” to hilarious results.
Clayhouse Studios in Kimball Junction hosted their final installment of a six-week wheel throwing pottery course Monday morning, Jan. 2, 2017, beginning at 10 a.m. The course, which only saw two participants this cycle, taught students how to throw clay on a wheel and featured a lesson in sculpting on the class’s last day. (Tanzi Propst/Park Record)
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BALFOUR, B.C. - Health officials are urging people in British Columbia's Interior to stay clear of a shoreline along Kootenay Lake after a ferry spilled about 400 litres of oil into the water.
The B.C. Ministry of Environment says the Kootenay Balfour Ferry was reported on Saturday to be leaking gear oil near the Balfour Terminal along the lake's western edge, northeast of Nelson.
Interior Health is cautioning people to avoid using a 400-metre stretch of shoreline next to the ferry terminal, saying the spill has affected the area and visitors should not go into the water.
The ministry says the spill resulted in a rainbow sheen extending about 400 metres from the spill site.
No oiled wildlife has been reported.
It says the oil was recovered on Saturday, but pea-sized globules continue to leak from under the vessel and are being captured by booms.
The health authority says the spill does not appear to have affected drinking water intakes in the area.
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Like the Ford GT , the Dodge Viper has been a favorite of drag racers and tuning companies for a number of years and when modified correctly, is capable of some truly extraordinary things.Take this Viper for example. Equipped with a set of turbochargers, the car recently sprinted down the half mile at 229 mph (368 km/h), allegedly making it the fastest rear-wheel drive production car-based machine in the drag racing world.To put that speed into perspective, it is only 21 mph slower than the out-right 250 mph half-mile record set by a boosted Underground Racing Lamborghini Huracan a few months ago. Line this Viper up against a 1,500 hp Bugatti Veyron and it would storm away from the French hypercar without even breaking a sweat.
Representative Scalise was classified as critically injured and remains in critical condition. The FBI are now leading the investigation.
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Law enforcment reportedly found thousands of dollars in stolen goods at Lydia Marie Cormaney’s college dorm after she was caught allegedly walking out of Walmart with stolen items. Gillete Police Department
It isn’t often that Donald Trump finds the right tone. Too often he has opted for shrill party politics in the wake of tragedies where America and the world deserves better.
He managed to get it right on Wednesday after a gunman opened fire on baseball players practising to represent the Republican side in tonight’s Congressional match up.
"We may have our differences, but we do well in times like these to remember that everyone who serves in our nation's capital is here because, above all, they love our country," he said.
Zenith Bank Women Basketball League Phase Two begins May 1
The Phase Two of the Zenith Bank Women Basketball League is to begin on May 1 in Kaduna, Ajibarede Bello, the Technical Commissioner to Nigeria Basketball Federation, has said. Bello said in Abuja on Monday that the Phase Two to hold at the Muritala Stadium, Kaduna, would end on May 8. The commissioner said that…
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ALOLA announces results of General meeting (KSE) Date: 24 Apr 2018 First Investment Co. announced results of General meeting held on April 24, 2018. Shareholders approved recommendation not to distribute dividends for financial year 2017.
Mr Othman Wok, one of Singapore's founding fathers and a member of independent Singapore's first Cabinet, died yesterday at the age of 92. His daughter, Miss Diana Othman, 36, said he had several health complications "but left this world as gracefully as the way he lived his life throughout".
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MILWAUKEE (AP) -- The Milwaukee County medical examiner's office is investigating two snow-related deaths in Milwaukee.
Authorities say a 64-year-old man collapsed and died Monday while shoveling snow in south Milwaukee. A 76-year-old man also collapsed and died while snow blowing on the city's south side.
All Milwaukee city departments closed early on Monday because of the snowstorm. Many schools in southeastern Wisconsin canceled after-school activities. Schools closed early Monday in Germantown, where a foot of snow has fallen.
In Washington County, the State Patrol tells WTMJ radio that eight to 10 semis were involved a pileup along northbound Highway 41, just south of where the roadway splits with Highway 45.
Up to 10 inches of snow already has fallen in parts of eastern Wisconsin.
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Copper trading range for the day is 373.5-380.3.Copper gains amid falling stocks and expectations of stronger demand in top consumer China persuaded buyers to return to the market.The copper market already had excess supply and inventories had risen to 213,000 tonnes at the start of December.Large deliveries of copper to LME-registered warehouses - thought to be from China - helped to fuel the sell-off.SELL COPPER FEB @ 379 SL 383 TGT 374.80-370.80. MCX.
The Bombay High Court will hear a PIL filed by Sumitra Hooda Pednekar, the wife of late Satish Pednekar, former state home and labour minister, and some others against state-run insurance companies like LIC investing in tobacco companies, including ITC.
The other petitioners in the case are R Venkataramanan, the managing trustee of Tata Trusts, and doctors of Tata Memorial Hospital.
According to the petition, the investments made by the insurance companies are against the constitutional mandate vested in the public sector companies and also contradicts the anti-tobacco stance of the government. The PIL that was mentioned before a division bench of Chief Justice Manjula Chellur and Justice G S Kulkarni on Monday has been scheduled for hearing on April 27.
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The National Tax Service(NTS) has imposed taxes of about 100 billion won on Samsung Group Chairman Lee Kun-hee and other conglomerate chiefs who have maintained borrowed-name accounts.
According to the NTS and the financial industry on Monday, the tax service notified the amount of taxes in February and March to banks and securities firms which opened borrowed-name accounts for the conglomerate chiefs.
The real-name account system introduced in August 1993 bans people from running accounts under borrowed names.
Authorities can levy taxes on 90 percent of interest and dividend income earned from non real-name assets.
The NTS imposed taxes on income which was created since 2008 from the borrowed-name accounts in accordance with a relevant regulation.
Apart from Lee, the identities of the other conglomerate chiefs haven't been revealed yet, but it is estimated that the taxes levied on the Samsung chief likely take up around half of the total.
A northern Idaho woman has been sentenced to 180 days in jail with all but 12 days suspended after being convicted of five animal cruelty charges for neglecting five horses. The Lewiston Tribune reports that 55-year-old Teresa Davis of Moscow received the sentenced Thursday in Latah County Magistrate Court.
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* In Q1 recorded rising palm oil volumes at all production sites of co(+21.7 pct)
* In Q1 Indonesian rubber volumes also showed a generally positive trend (+12.7 pct)
* Q1 banana production up 20.23 percent
* It is already obvious that the strong production increases of the first quarter will not persist during the second quarter
* Smaller numbers of unripe fruit are reported in our oil palm plantations for coming months, which means that we will see growth volumes of around 10 pct in the next period
* Expect slightly higher production figures for our Indonesian rubber plantations, a recovery of tea production and a continuation of the upward trend in banana volumes in Q2 Source text: bit.ly/2oY5L5p Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
The Music of Ricky Orta Jr. is a Southeastern Wisconsin based singer/guitarist and songwriter. He delivers gritty, intense vocals above soaring guitar in pairing of blues and rock. Come over and enjoy this performance. There is no cover charge. Enjoy some delicious food and drinks.
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Jim Rankin, an award-wining Toronto Star reporter and photographer, has won the prestigious St. Clair Balfour Fellowship at the 2017 Canadian Journalism Foundation Awards.
The award is one of six William Southam Fellowships given out, and will take Rankin to the University of Toronto’s Massey College for a year of study starting September.
Rankin has worked at the Star since 1994. He has won three National Newspaper Awards and a Canadian Association of Journalists Award, and was one of the lead reporters in the Toronto Star’s carding investigation.
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Authorities have not provided a crowd estimate for the Saturday rally of white nationalists in Charlottesville that descended into chaos. But two organizations that track hate groups said it was the largest white supremacist gathering in a decade or more.
An Associated Press reporter and photographer who were on the scene all day estimated the white nationalist group at about 500 and the counterprotesters at double that, based on in-person observations and photos, including some taken from just above street level.
Virginia State Police spokeswoman Corinne Geller says she did not have a crowd estimate.
Southern Poverty Law Center spokeswoman Heidi Beirich told The Associated Press the next-biggest white supremacist rally her group knew of took place in 2002 in the nation's capital and drew around 300 people.
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For Chelsea’s supporters, Saturday’s calamitous 3-2 loss at home to Burnley will have immediately rekindled uncomfortable memories of their last Premier League title defence. In 2015, Chelsea lost nine of their opening 16 games, costing manager Jose Mourinho his job, and eventually drifted to a 10th-place finish. The new campaign is only one game old, […]
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The “Fast Money Halftime Report” traders and Kate Moore, BlackRock chief equity strategist, discusses the market environment amid anticipation of the upcoming Fed meeting and good economic data.
Remains identified as missing man, murder charges filed
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. (AP) — Authorities say skeletal remains found in a wooded area of southern New Jersey have been identified as those of a person who went missing seven months ago, and a man has been charged in his death.
The Ocean County and Burlington County prosecutors' offices said Monday that the body found last month in the Colliers Mills Wildlife Management Area was identified as that of 20-year-old Cody MacPherson, who was last seen in September.
Prosecutors allege that 27-year-old Alan McGinnis of Pemberton stabbed MacPherson Sept. 24 and dumped his body. He's charged with murder, kidnapping, weapons counts, improper disposal of human remains and destruction of evidence. He was taken to the Ocean County jail; a listed number for him couldn't be found Monday and it's unclear whether he has an attorney.
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Because PRTC experiences a significant increase in mid-day and early afternoon OmniRide passengers on the day before a three-day weekend, to avoid overcrowding you may want to consider taking Metrorail or other regional bus services and transferring to a Metro Direct bus to complete your commute.
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Hyderabad: Two persons sustained injuries after an ex-serviceman M Suresh Kumar’s licensed weapon went off accidentally at a private security service agency at Gurumurthy Lane in Begumpet on Saturday.
The injured persons have been identified as Maheshwar Rao and Srinivasulu. They were rushed to a corporate hospital in Somajiguda.
The incident occurred when Kumar was cleaning his 12-bore double barrel weapon, police said, adding that a case under Section 337 (causing hurt by an act endangering life or personal safety of others) of the Indian Penal Code was booked and investigation is on.
On the comeback from last year's Tommy John procedure, Capps had turned in two scoreless appearances before moving his rehab to the Pacific Coast League . He recorded two quick outs to start the sixth - on a ground ball and a strikeout - before allowing four straight hits, including a two-run double to Reno's Christian Walker .
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GLENDALE, Ariz. — The Arizona Coyotes have claimed forward Alexander Burmistrov off waivers from the Winnipeg Jets.
The 25-year-old forward was put on waivers by the Jets Sunday after starting the season with no goals and two assists in 23 games.
Burmistrov was drafted eight overall by the Winnipeg/Atlanta franchise in 2010.
He left the team after the 2012-13 season and played two seasons in the Kontinental Hockey League before returning to Winnipeg for the 2015-16 campaign.
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A North Carolina man has turned himself in for a homicide that happened on Clarkson Road.
DeQuan T. Burns, 21, of Charlotte, turned himself in to police on Tuesday. Burns was charged with robbery and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony.
Police were called to the 1400 block of Clarkson Road around 10:21 p.m. on Monday for a report of a person shot. When officers arrived on the scene, they found Bryant S. Jordan, 24, of the 5900 block of Sugarbush Drive, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
More charges for Burns are pending.
Anyone with any information about this shooting is asked to call Major Crimes Detective G. Bailey at (804) 646-6743 or contact Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000.
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Mariachi Concert
(It is a Merry Achi Christmas Concert)….It will be held Wednesday.
The Imperial Valley Community Foundation is presenting Mariachi Sol De Mexico De Jose Hernandez, performing at the Jimmie Cannon Performing Arts Theater on the Campus of Southwest High School. Officials say there are tickets still available. No tickets will be sold at the door. The proceeds go to the Imperial Valley Community Foundation to be used to benefit more than 30 charitable organizations, as well as be awarded in the form of grants and scholarships. Ticket information is available on the IVCF website.
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Gomez went 2-for-4 with a double, two RBI and three runs scored in Monday's 7-0 win over the A's.
It was a much-needed nice performance from Gomez, who is hitting just .176 on the year with three home runs and six RBI in 60 plate appearances. The 31-year-old has a nice mix of power and speed, but he's mostly an all-or-nothing performer who can be extremely streaky. His 26.7 percent strikeout rate doesn't help matters, and he's typically been a headache for fantasy owners despite his talent. But because of his 20-20 potential in a strong lineup and great hitter's park, Gomez should remain owned in most mixed leagues.
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Col. Gerald Bosworth salutes Air Force veteran Sgt. Harrison Dedmond during a veterans memorial dedication ceremony at Ahwahnee Hills Regional Park on June 14, 2017. Mark Evan Smith Sierra Star
Heavy downpours, thunder and lightning are possible as the remnants of tropical system Alberto move through tonight. The threat for severe weather is low but does exist with potential strong gusty winds and very heavy rainfall in isolated locations. Below is the current radar at 4:10 p.m. and what radar is expected to look like later this evening.
This damage from the storm so far:
A car collided with a logging truck on Monday morning just west of Caroline
A 40-year-old man suffered serious injuries after his car collided with a logging truck near Caroline on Monday morning.
Rocky Mountain House RCMP said the collision happened about 6:20 a.m. at the intersection of Hwy 54 and Range Road 6-2 just west of Caroline.
The driver of the car was taken by STARS air ambulance to a nearby hospital with life-threatening injuries.
The 50-year-old driver of a logging truck was treated and released on scene to attend hospital for follow up. Both drivers were alone.
“Initial investigation indicates that the passenger car crossed into the oncoming lane and the logging truck attempted to make evasive manoeuvres,” says RCMP.
Rocky Mountain House RCMP along with the district traffic analyst continue to investigate. Alcohol and speed are not believed to be factors in this incident.
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Amherst Police were seeking the public's help in locating a missing resident.
Ferdinand Phillipps, 84, was last seen by his family Monday afternoon, according to Amherst Police.
Phillipps was described as 5'7", about 225 pounds with balding gray and white hair, according to police. Amherst Police said he has moderate dementia.
Phillipps was last seen wearing a green jacket, tan hat and eyeglasses, according to police. Police said he was driving a gray four-door 2015 Ford Fusion, with blue-and-white New York license plates and the license number DPJ5178.
Anyone with information is asked to call Amherst Police at 689-1311.
MIAMI — The families of six Americans kidnapped and killed in Colombia during the 1990s by the terrorist organization known as FARC are seeking potentially tens of millions of dollars in damages from banana giant Chiquita Brands International because of payments the company made to the group.
Jury selection is scheduled to begin Monday in West Palm Beach federal court in lawsuits that accuse Chiquita of violating the Anti-Terrorism Act.
Chiquita has admitted paying FARC — the Spanish acronym for the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia — about $220,000. But Chiquita insists it did so only to protect its employees and interests from violence.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Biotime Inc
* Biotime Inc - awarded a new grant for 2017 of up to 7.2 million Israeli new shekels (approximately $2 million) from Israel Innovation Authority
* Biotime Inc - provides funding for continued development of Opregen Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
A judge has denied bond for an Ohio man accused of plowing his car into a crowd at a white nationalist rally.
Judge Robert Downer said during a bond hearing Monday that he would appoint a lawyer for James Alex Fields Jr.
Fields is charged with second-degree murder and other counts after authorities say he drove into the crowd, fatally injuring one woman and hurting 19 others.
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The rally was held by white nationalists and others who oppose a plan to remove from a Charlottesville park of a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee.
Fields has been in custody since Saturday.
A high school teacher said Fields was fascinated with Nazism, idolized Adolf Hitler and had been singled out by school officials in the 9th grade for his “deeply held, radical” convictions on race.
PARIS — The Canadian contingent is the men's singles draw at the French Open is down to one.
Peter Polansky of Thornhill, Ont., lost 6-3, 4-6, 6-2, 6-2 to Pierre-Hughes Herbert of France in a first-round match that concluded on Wednesday. Rain suspended the match after two sets on Tuesday.
The loss leaves No. 24 seed Denis Shapovalov of Richmond Hill, Ont., as the lone remaining Canadian in singles. The 19-year-old faces Maximilian Marterer in a second-round match on Wednesday.
Meanwhile, Gabriela Dabrowski of Ottawa is off to a winning start in doubles. The fifth-seeded team of Dabrowski and Yifan Xu of China downed Tessah Andrianjafitrimo and Fiona Ferro of France 6-3, 6-1 in a first-round match on Wednesday.
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FILE - In this Friday, Aug. 25, 2017 photo, Saudi filmmaker Ali Kalthami stands next to the poster for his film "Wasati" or "Moderate" and two other Saudi short films recently shown at Cinema Akil in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Saudi Arabia announced on Monday Dec. 11, 2017, that movie theaters will open in the kingdom next year, for the first time in more than 35 years. Aya Batrawy, File AP Photo
TORONTO – The Toronto Maple Leafs’ season has come down to one game, and head coach Mike Babcock says they should embrace it.
The Leafs defeated the Boston Bruins 3-1 on Monday night to tie their best-of-seven opening round series at three games apiece.
The deciding game will be played Wednesday in Boston.
There’s obvious pressure involved in a deciding game, but Babcock feels it’s chance for a team to prove it’s capable of winning big contests.
Toronto should have momentum heading into the deciding contest, having won the last two games to erase an early 3-1 series deficit.
Toronto will try to win its second series after trailing 3-1 in its history. The Leafs rallied from a 3-0 deficit against Detroit in the 1942 Stanley Cup final.
Ricky Phontaine, a Milwaukee rapper with an alias adapted from a minor character on Martin Lawrence’s ’90s sitcom, debuts as an album artist with his artistic persona fully formed. That persona delivers on the tensions and contradictions endemic to hip-hop. In his amiably declamatory flow, Phontaine glamorizes drug dealing and boasts of disrespectful sexual conquest from one side of his mouth while warning against substance abuse and wondering what’s become of youth from the other.
Producer Uno Ontha Beatz spans harsher trap music sensibilities to the sort of pop R&B gentleness that could spell crossover breakthrough. It may work best to hear The Itis as a sort of concept album, wherein Phontaine goes from gangsta braggadocio to concerned citizenship—kind of. In an increasingly competitive local hip-hop landscape, it will at least be interesting to hear how Phontaine develops from The Itis .
LONDON (AP) — Britain’s Prince Andrew says an Oct. 12 wedding date has been set for his younger daughter, Princess Eugenie.
Andrew, the third child of Queen Elizabeth II, announced the date Friday on his official Twitter account.
Eugenie, the 27-year-old daughter of Andrew and his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson, will marry Jack Brooksbank at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor.
Eugenie’s cousin Prince Harry and his American fiancee Meghan Markle will marry at the same chapel on May 19.
Eugenie, one of the queen’s granddaughters, is eighth in line to the British throne.
Akronym Brewing Co., a new production brewery and tasting room that hopes to launch in downtown Akron this fall, is looking to be compared to the city's brewing greats. "We're going to be making world-class beer like Thirsty Dog and Hoppin' Frog," co-founder and brewer Shawn Adams said.
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The Joint Opposition (JO) decided to oppose the 20th Amendment to the Constitution which has been proposed by the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), MP Udaya Gammanpila said.
The decision was taken during the JO party leaders’ meeting held this evening under the leadership of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa at the latter’s official residence in Colombo.
Pivithuru Hela Urumaya (PHU) leader Udaya Gammanpila revealed the decision speaking to reporters after the meeting ended today (30).
The 20th Amendment to the Constitution was handed over to the Secretary General of Parliament as a private member’s bill by JVP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake on May 25.
Among other proposals the 20th amendment seeks to abolish the Executive Presidency.
The Grand Tour Season 2 episode 2 is now live and you can stream it here on Amazon Prime. New to this season is a celebrity face off section where two celebrities go head to head in every episode.
For season 2 episode 2, Jeremy takes the new Ford GT on a road trip from New York City to Niagara Falls. A challenging journey as he competes against May and Hammond who are using public transport. Remember Hammond has a broken leg from the previous episode, which ultimately slows them down for the better part of the challenge.
Later on Jeremy drives the Mercedes-AMG GT R at the Eboladrome track. In the Celebrity Face Off section, we get to see cricketer Kevin Pietersen and baseball’s Brian Wilson go head to head.
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NEWARK, N.J. — A federal judge says an upscale New Jersey town violated anti-discrimination laws by insisting that a proposed mosque have more parking spaces than churches or synagogues.
The judge on Saturday ruled that Bernards Township violated the Religious Land Use and Institutional Persons Act by applying a different standard to Muslims.
He said the township's planning board had "unbridled and unconstitutional discretion" due to its vague parking requirements.
The Islamic Society's application to build the mosque was denied after more than three years and 39 public hearings. The group sued the township in March.
The mosque's attorney, Adeel Mangi, called the decision a "landmark ruling."
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Family owned Vince's Sports Center, a source for fun, is going to stay open, after business deal to sell to a German grocery story chain Lidl falls apart. The News Journal
Johnny Edward Jackson, Jr.
A fugitive from justice from another state, who was residing in Dresden, faces multiple charges, after a high-speed chase ended in his capture.
Johnny Edward Jackson, Jr., 46, of 937 Pikeview Street, Dresden, is charged with violation of the sex offender registry, being a fugitive from justice, felony evading arrest (risk of death or injury – vehicle involved), driving on a revoked driver’s license, and four counts of reckless endangerment.
Four Sheriff’s Department vehicles and two Dresden Police units were involved in pursuing and arresting the defendant.
(See compete story in Dec. 6th issue of the Dresden Enterprise.)
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Medtronic plc:
* Announces ‍a global randomized clinical trial that will evaluate one-month dual antiplatelet therapy​
* Resolute Onyx one-month DAPT study will enroll up to approximately 2,000 patients at approximately 70 sites​
* Will evaluate DAPT ‍in patients implanted with Resolute Onyx(TM) Drug-Eluting Stent (DES) during percutaneous coronary intervention​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Halifax Regional Police have determined a suspicious package found in Bayers Lake is not a threat to the public.
Police responded to Miller Waste Systems on Horseshoe Lake Drive around 9:25 a.m. Wednesday after a staff member found the package.
The business was evacuated as a precaution and Susie Lake Crescent was closed to traffic at Chain Lake Drive for about two hours while police investigated.
Officers with the explosive disposal unit responded to the scene and blew up the package. They have determined there was no threat.
The business and streets have reopened.
Lana Sissons has spent most of her summers on the shores of Nelson Lake, in the northern reaches of what is today Greater Sudbury.
When she was five years old back in 1948, she first went to Falcona Camp, which was built in 1937 for the children of the men who worked in the Falconbridge nickel mines.
For Sissons, it meant spending the summer with all of her friends, who also lived in the company town of Falconbridge. Among them was her future husband Bob, who grew up across the street.
They both became camp counsellors by the 1960s, and in the 1980s they returned to be camp directors for 10 years.
Shortly after they left, the mining company, now known as Xstrata, transferred the camp to the YMCA which ran it for 20 years before deciding last week to shut it down.
Lana Sissons shared some of her Falcona memories with Markus Schwabe on Morning North.
Syrian Arab Army units started on Monday a precise military operation targeting the terrorist organizations’ hideouts in Hazza town.
SANA correspondent to Gouta said that the army units advanced towards the town of Hazza to clear it of terrorists in parallel with carrying out precise bombardment targeting the terrorist gatherings and main hotbeds in the town of Zamalka and Erbin.
In the north-western sector of Gouta, the army units carried out intensive operations on the terrorist gatherings which still besieging many families inside Harasta city and preventing them from leaving the area.
Source: SANA
EVANS, Ga. (WJBF) — The Greenbrier Wolfpack defeated Lakeside 5-0 in game one of their three-game series on Monday night.
Sophomore pitcher Bryce Melear gave up four hits in a complete-game shutout for Greenbrier (20-6, 10-3), which now holds a two-game lead over Lakeside (15-8, 8-5) in the 6A Region 3 standings.
Game two is Wednesday night at Greenbrier.
March 29 Ab Science SA:
* Announces that masitinib study in primary and secondary progressive forms of multiple sclerosis has passed its non-futility test at 2 years
* Interim results will be available in Q2 2018. Final results will be available in Q2 2019
* Study enrolled 600 evaluable patients as planned. Study is therefore now closed to patient enrolment
* Next step for this study is interim analysis expected with 50 pct of patients having reached 96 week treatment duration period Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
Serie A club Fiorentina announced that their training ground will be renamed in tribute to former captain Davide Astori, who died aged 31 earlier this month.
The Italian international died suddenly in his hotel room before a match at Udinese on March 4.
The team`s training ground will be renamed the `Centro Sportivo Davide Astori`.
"We`ve made this decision because that was his home," said Fiorentina president Mario Cognini.
"He went there every day for training and used to spend time there with his family too. We believe that honouring him in this way is the right thing to do."
Astori`s number 13 shirt was retired by the club, where he had played for three years.
The centre-back came through the youth system at AC Milan before spending eight years at Cagliari, while he also had a loan spell at Roma.
How Steve Jobs beat the odds and created movie giant Pixar
Given how Apple creator Steve Jobs was close to deified upon his 2011 passing, it’s hard to envision that during his life, a technology company might not have wanted his input — especially a company he owned. But that was exactly the situation Jobs found himself in during the early days of Pixar. More…
CHICAGO (AP) — The Illinois Department of Public Health is reporting the first mosquitoes to test positive for West Nile Virus this year were found in Chicago’s suburbs.
Health officials said Wednesday the North Shore Mosquito Abatement District collected the positive mosquitoes on May 25 in the suburbs of Glenview and Morton Grove. No human cases of West Nile Virus have been reported so far this year.
Public Health Director Nirav Shah says as temperatures rise, the state will start to see more West Nile Virus activity.
The virus is transmitted through bites from mosquitoes that picked up the virus from an infected bird. Symptoms include fever, nausea and aches.
The Illinois Department of Public Health last year reported 90 human cases, which included eight deaths.
We are SO excited for Tyler Hubbard & his wife Hayley!!! It looks like their son was excited too as he was doing a headstand for his parents during their ultrasound!!!!
This undated photo provided by the Cleveland Police shows Steve Stephens. Cleveland police said they are searching for Stephens, a homicide suspect, who recorded himself shooting another man and then posed the video on Facebook on Sunday, April 16, 2017.
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Rodgers underwent tests on his surgically-repaired collarbone Monday morning, but the results are still being reviewed, and a decision on his Week 15 status has not yet been made, Michael Cohen of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
There was a chance that McCarthy would reveal during his Monday afternoon press conference whether or not Rodgers would start in the Packers' Week 15 matchup with the Panthers, but the head coach did not provide any clarity one way or another. With Rodgers' tests results now being evaluated, and the Packers needing to decide on their Week 15 starter soon, it should not be much longer until a decision is made. If he is unable to return this week, Brett Hundley would get another start under center.
The Chicago Bears’ playoff hopes were extinguished long before Sunday’s Week 17. But despite a 3-13 record, Bears wideout Alshon Jeffery has high hopes for the 2017 Bears.
How high?
Try Super Bowl.
“I guarantee you we are going to win the Super Bowl next year,” Jeffrey told reporters after Chicago’s 38-10 loss to the Vikings on Sunday.
Alshon Jeffery: “I guarantee you we are going to win the Super Bowl next year.” #Bears — Adam Hoge (@AdamHoge) January 1, 2017
Now just to be clear: The Bears lost seven of their final eight games – beating only the 2-14 Niners in that span – and racked up their fewest wins since 1982, which was a strike-shortened nine-game season.
The Bears need to address their ongoing issues at quarterback, possibly finding a long-term answer with the No. 3 pick.
Rexford Industrial Realty (REXR -0.5% ) announced the acquisition of a single-tenant industrial property for $17.2M.
The company funded the acquisition through a combination of cash on hand and draws on it's line of credit.
"We continue to capitalize on our deep market knowledge and ability to uncover off-market acquisition opportunities as a consolidator within infill Southern California, the nation's largest and most sought-after industrial market," stated Howard Schwimmer and Michael Frankel, Co-Chief Executive Officers of the Company. "This 100% leased, modern property provides immediate cash flow and is ideally located in the desirable and low-vacancy Mid Counties submarket. As we progress through 2018 and beyond, we remain focused on executing both our internal and external growth strategies to drive cash flow and to create long term value for our shareholders."
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This is about the time that sows run off their 18-month-old offspring and the young males in particular go off in search of their own territory. Since most bears in this area live either in the mountains or the foothill counties, the spurned youngsters have a difficult time moving west because older bruins already have established territories there.
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APOLLO BEACH, Fla. (WFLA) – Deputies said the deaths of an Apollo Beach couple found shot inside their home Friday have been ruled a murder-suicide,
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of gunshots at 1022 Spindle Palm Way.
Upon arrival to the home, deputies found the bodies of 61-year-old Miroslaw Rosa and his wife, 47-year-old Beata Rosa.
Deputies said Miroslaw Rosa shot and killed his wife before turning the gun on himself.
The couple was pronounced dead at the scene.
No other suspects are sought in this matter.
Beijing — China’s Ant Financial has sweetened its bid for MoneyGram International by over a third, beating a rival offer to gain approval from the US electronic payment firm’s board, although it still faces regulatory hurdles.
Ant’s plans to expand globally with the acquisition of one of the biggest firms in remittances hit a major snag in March when US-based Euronet Worldwide made an unsolicited offer and openly lobbied US legislators, saying Ant’s proposal created a national security risk.
The finance affiliate of e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding hiked its bid 36% to $18 per share in cash, valuing MoneyGram at about $1.2bn.
The new offer handily beats the $15.20 per share proposed by Euronet and represents a 9% premium to MoneyGram’s last traded share price on Thursday.
Euronet declined to comment on Ant’s fresh bid.
Chicago White Sox Avisail Garcia watches as his 2 run home run against the Minnesota Twins leaves the park in the tenth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, April 16, 2017, in Minneapolis. The White Sox won 3-1 in 10 innings.
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With all of the violence happening in Charlottesville Bill and Wendy talk to WGN’s Ryan Burrow live from the scene to check in. The school year is starting back up and Lisa Heffernan from ‘Grown and Flown’ talks to the crew about how to prepare your kids for college. To end out the show Eric Zorn stops by to talk about Trump’s statements about the violence over the weekend.
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April 20 Cosco Shipping Development Co Ltd :
* Issuance of 2.34 billion shares to raise gross proceeds of up to rmb8.6 billion
* As part of revised proposed non-public issuance of a shares, on 20 april, co entered into subscription agreement with cosco shipping
* Pursuant to revised issuance of a shares, co will issue maximum of 2.34 billion a shares to not more than 10 specific target subscribers Source text: [bit.ly/2pW2914] Further company coverage:
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France's Alliance Miniere Responsable signed a deal on Wednesday with a Franco-Asian consortium to exploit bauxite in a western Guinean city that was recently the target of deadly protests against mining firms. Societe Miniere de Boke , a joint French-Chinese-Singaporean venture, has been operating in the city of Boke since 2014, and completed the deal with AMR at a Conakry hotel, an AFP journalist present said.
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Cardiorenal anemia syndrome is an evolving global epidemic associated with increased morbimortality and cost of care. The management of patients with CRAS remains a challenging undertaking worldwide and the lack of evidence-based clinical guidelines adds to the challenge.
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Sao Paulo is a city of 20 million people. Try crossing it by car, and you'll be convinced that twice as many people live there.
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May 2 Western Gas Partners Lp
* Western Gas announces first-quarter 2017 results
* Western Gas partners lp says net income available to limited partners for q1 of 2017 totaled $5.6 million, or $0.01 per common unit
* Western Gas Partners -total throughput attributable to wes for natural gas assets for q1 of 2017 averaged 3.9 bcf/d, which was 3% below prior quarter
* Western Gas Partners Lp says total throughput for crude/ngl assets for q1 of 2017 averaged 169 mbbls/d, which was 7% below prior quarter Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
PEMBROKE PARK, Fla. — Florida deputies didn’t have far to travel when responding to a car crash because it crashed into a sheriff’s office substation.
A Broward Sheriff’s Office news release says the crash occurred shortly before noon Monday at the agency’s South Broward district office in Pembroke Park.
Deputies say one person was taken to a nearby hospital. The person’s name and the extent of their injuries weren’t immediately released.
Officials didn’t say what caused the crash.
Iceland’s small, snowy capital, Reykjavik, has been crowned the greenest city for travelers, with the most green space per capita of 50 cities surveyed, a travel agency said on Tuesday.
Auckland in New Zealand came in second, followed by the Slovakian capital Bratislava and Sweden’s Gothenburg, with Sydney in Australia taking fifth place in the Green Cities Index published by TravelBird, a Dutch online holiday provider.
The index analyzed mapping data from 50 popular city break destinations evaluating the types and number of green spaces such as parks, golf courses, meadows, vineyards and farms.
It found that coastal Reykjavik, home to about 120,000 people, has some 410 square meters of greenery per inhabitant, boosted by its large national parks.
Tokyo was the least green city, followed by Turkey’s Istanbul, Athens in Greece, Lyon in France and Chile’s Santiago, all with less than 8 square meters of greenery per resident.
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It was to have been a leafy vista spanning the river Thames. But the garden bridge has finally been scrapped after the Trust behind the scheme said it couldn’t go ahead without public cash. It blamed the London Mayor Sadiq Khan for failing to support it, but he hit back saying Londoners should be “very angry” that more than 30 million pounds had already been spent on the scheme.
April 28 Sunesis Pharmaceuticals Inc
* Sunesis Pharmaceuticals - in conjunction with Bjerkholt's resignation, on April 27, 2017, board appointed Daniel N. Swisher as company's interim CFO
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Extending its climb for the third day, the rupee appreciated by another 5 paise to 64.25 against the US dollar in early session today amid a higher opening of domestic equities. Dealers said sustained selling of the greenback by banks and exporters backed up the rupee. The dollar turned weak against other currencies overseas even after the US Federal Reserve lifted interest rates and gave a more hawkish outlook.
Yesterday, the rupee had gained 3 paise to end at 64.30 against the US dollar on persistent selling of the American currency by exporters and also helped by a cooling inflation. The benchmark Sensex rose 73.53 points, or 0.23 per cent, to 31,229.44 in early trade today.
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A Metrorail Western Cape statement said that cable theft and destruction of critical infrastructure in Bonteheuwel‚ Netreg and Nyanga were to blame.
Metrorail regional manager Richard Walker said operating conditions had become unbearable.
"Vandals targeted several mini sub-stations‚ cables and back-up batteries over the weekend‚ leaving us no option but to suspend services‚" he said.
"The rate of vandalism simply outstrips the rate of repairs."
As teams of technicians with "armed escorts" head to the problem areas to assess whether recovery will be possible‚ Walker pleaded with law enforcement agencies to respond to their cry for help as a "crime wave" was crippling their service.
"Our call for assistance to law enforcement agencies and communities to help us fight against crime has not yielded the support we had hoped it would and commuters continue to bear the brunt‚" he said.
FILE - In this Feb. 23, 2014 file photo Russia's gold medal winner Alexander Legkov skis past the Olympic rings during the men's 50K cross-country race at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia. The Court of Arbitration for Sport ruled on Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018 to reinstate Leskov as gold medal winner of the men's 50-kilometer cross-country skiing which he was stripped of on doping allegations earlier. Dmitry Lovetsky AP Photo
SYDNEY, May 31 (Reuters) - Profits for the airline industry will be solid this year but are unlikely to be at the level anticipated in December, the head of the International Air Transport Association said on Thursday.
Alexandre de Juniac, speaking to reporters at a media event ahead of the organisation's annual meeting due to begin on Sunday, said fresh forecast would be given next week, adding that the December projection was based on oil at $60 per barrel.
In December, the group had predicted a record $38.4 billion net profit for the airline industry in 2018, with $27.9 billion coming from U.S. and European airlines.
Juniac said higher fuel price had not yet been passed on in fares yet.
IATA represents some 280 airlines comprising 83 percent of global air traffic. (Reporting by Jamie Freed; Editing by Himani Sarkar)
Earlier this year Clash premiered a track by the Stateside artist Willie Breeding.
'Goodbye To All That' was curiously affecting, and we described it as "curiously off kilter Americana with an indie rock flourish..." - something we'd stand behind now.
New album 'Big Sky' arrives later in the summer, so we're glad to be able to share the full visuals for 'Goodbye To All That Before Anyone Else'.
"The song is about falling in love in a rapidly changing city," he explains. "Kind of a bittersweet love song. Also, recognition of that fact that New York has many excellent dogs."
Casey Pierce directs the video, and it's a lovely, endearing watch, before disintegrating into bright distorted colours and hallucinogenic confusion.
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The latest citizenship drama in the 45th Parliament goes to the heart of the Turnbull administration.
Barnaby Joyce discovered he has New Zealand citizenship and, as the Deputy PM of a Government with a one-seat majority, the potential implications are massive.
FREE SPEECH UPDATE: Faculties’ outcries slow UA System’s tenure-policy redo: Tight revamp timeline, new wordings raise suspicions on campuses in state.
Faculty members at five University of Arkansas System campuses are waiting for a seat at the table.
In September, the system sent word to its campuses about proposed changes to its tenure policy, which lays out what faculty members have to do to earn the status, what their annual review entails and how they can be dismissed. System administrators initially gave until Oct. 20 for teachers to provide feedback with an aim of getting the proposal to trustees for a Nov. 9 vote.
But after an outcry — concerns over job protection, academic freedom and the way the system developed the proposal — the vote turned into an update item. And now, after the system has set up an email account for feedback and a frequently asked questions page — and received comments from several faculty senate groups — the professors are still waiting to be invited for a discussion.
DETROIT (AP)  Michigan State Police officials say they now believe four shootings on Detroit's freeway system are linked to the same suspect or suspects.
The agency's Metro Detroit post says a woman recently reported that her car was hit by gunfire on Thursday along Interstate 94 on the city's east side. Police say the gunfire occurred on the same day and in the same area as three other shootings.
One of the shootings along I-94 left a driver with a leg wound. Three other vehicles were struck but drivers weren't injured.
Police say they're looking for a silver or gray sedan seen at some of the shootings.
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Extra police patrols have been added to area freeways.
CNBC's Sue Herera reports on the press conference of Miami-Dade law enforcement officials about the collapsed bridge at Florida International University. CNBC's Robert Frank reports on the statement from the construction company that built the bridge.
See 'Jumbo', the steam traction engine, at the Labor & Industry Museum during Belleville Museum Open House Day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 2, 2018. Heidi Wiechert hwiechert@bnd.com
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WASHINGTON (AP)  House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi's office is dismissing President Donald Trump's latest claim that she's an "MS-13 lover" as simply not true.
The Democratic leader's spokesman pointed to a fact-checker's report rating Trump's earlier suggestions that she favors of the gang as "false." Pelosi declined further comment.
Trump's most recent characterization of Pelosi came in attacks during a campaign-style rally Tuesday in Tennessee as the White House focuses on illegal immigration ahead of the midterm election.
Pelosi has been critical of Trump's use of the word "animals" in his talks about illegal immigration, saying the president should respect the worth of every person, but the White House has said he was referring specifically to the gang members.
Hydrogen fuel-cell cars could one day challenge electric cars in the race for pollution-free roads -- but only if more stations are built to fuel them. Honda, Toyota and Hyundai have leased a few hundred fuel-cell vehicles over the past three years and expect to lease well over 1,000 this year.
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veronica: Won't happen no matter how much money he raises. Voters have already seen it was a mistake to vote for him. He is too worried about his image. His ego over rides everything. He can't get anything of substance accomplished. He costs the tax payers too much money and he thinks this is perfectly fine. He wants to take health care away from millions. He could care less about these people. He wants to use his administration for personal gain along with his kids and on and on and on. He is a mentally disturbed con man that belongs in prison.
Milling and paving of Spring and Cannon Streets has been rescheduled to 2018.
The South Carolina Department of Transportation postponed the work because of cold weather and holiday--related work restrictions.
When the work eventually happens, one lane of eastbound traffic on Cannon Street and one lane of westbound traffic on Spring Street will remain open.
Due to the narrowness of the streets, this traffic will be diverted into the parking lanes.
The work zone will change daily and will be clearly marked with safety barricades and flagmen. Traffic on the cross streets will be subject to intermittent traffic control as equipment works through the intersections.
The construction was originally slated to start on Dec. 4 and was later pushed back a week because of weather before the final decision came down to start sometime next year.
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Billi Bhatti of Sportskeeda / The Dirty Sheets podcast is reporting WWE has slowed Mike Kanellis’ push due to him joining the company in “less than stellar physical shape.” Fans have questioned Kanellis’ booking since making his debut at WWE Money In The Bank, and a source told Bhatti that WWE is not high on him due to the physical shape he arrived in. The source said: “Mike signed two months before he came in and it looks like he just sat on his couch. The company doesn’t get it. He’s one of the guys who said it’s his dream to be here and he doesn’t even get in shape for it.”
Community solicits funds for Golden Gate Senior Center
The community launched a campaign to raise $8,000 to purchase new]furniture for Golden Gate Senior Center.
Tatiana Fortune, the center director, stressed the need for the chairs to create a hospitable environment.
“If we’re saying were welcoming, but we don’t have literal chairs for people to sit on that defeats, the purpose and message,” Fortune said.
WINK News reporter Olivia Mancino checked in on the center’s progress. Watch the full segment above.
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Members of the Kingman volleyball team at the Festival of the Sea volleyball tournament. The team took on Italy. (Submitted photo)
Chasing a target of 217, India comfortably crossed the line with eight wickets in hand, thanks to opener Manjot Kalra's ton in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2018 final against Australia at the Bay Oval.
In the first innings, from Ishan Porel and KL Nagarkoti's initial blows to Shiva Singh and Anukul Roy's stunners at the end, Australia was never really allowed to get going. However, a masterful innings by Jonathan Merlo kept the game alive for his team and helped set a target of 217. Earlier, Australia won the toss and elected to bat first.
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A 76-year-old Wagener man who was found dead in his home Monday afternoon and his home burglarized has had his death ruled a homicide, according to the Aiken County Coroner.
Kenneth Goodwin died from trauma inflicted to his head and body, following results from Goodwin's Tuesday autopsy. The coroner says it appears that Goodwin had been dead for several days before his body was discovered.
Several items were reportedly stolen from his residence.
The investigation is ongoing at this time.
If you have any information about this incident, you are urged to contact Crimestoppers by calling 1-888-CRIME SC (888-274-6372) or visiting www.midlandscrimestoppers.com or www.p3tips.com and click on the “submit a tip” tab. Your identity will be kept anonymous, and if your tip leads to an arrest, you could be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000.
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In the daytime of March 19, on 20, on 22, on 23 no precipitation is predicted. In the daytime of 21, at late evening on 24 mostly in regions precipitation is predicted.
South-west wind speed is 3-8 m/s, on 23-24 in separate places wind speed may exceed up by 25-30 m/s. The air temperature on March 23-24 will go up by 5-6 degrees.
In Yerevan
In the daytime of March 19, on 20-23 no precipitation is predicted. In the daytime of 21, at late evening on 24 precipitation is predicted. On 23-24 wind speed may exceed up by 18/23 degrees.
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NEW YORK -- Serena Williams has launched a fashion collection soon after participating in her first major tennis tournament in 16 months, dressed in a black "warrior princess" catsuit, no less.
But don't look for her French Open outfit among the athleisure, office and evening clothes on her new namesake website, the only place her duds are available.
Following collaborations with HSN and Nike, Williams' "Serena" line includes an "S" motif and comfortable price points.
The letter adorns bralettes and high briefs, along with a T-shirt with the name of her childhood home, Compton.
She says she hopes to inspire women to own their own "s" words, like strong, sexy, sophisticated, sassy, smart, silly and spontaneous.
Prices range from $40 for the logo T-shirt to $215 for a gold and black anorak jacket.
March 30 TIETO OYJ:
* HAS SIGNED A FOUR-YEAR DEAL WITH SWEDISH ENGINEERING AND CONSULTANCY FIRM ÅF TO MODERNIZE THE COMPANY’S IT INFRASTRUCTURE AROUND THE WORLD
* CONTRACT EXTENDS TIETO’S STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH ÅF
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BENGALURU: Three men sustained injuries after a speeding mini truck fell from the flyover at Arishinakunte near Nelamangala on Saturday morning. The truck was loaded with tomatoes and traffic was affected on the busy NH-4 highway due to the mishap.
The injured are Vinod Kumar, Nagaraju and Chandrashekar, all residents of Doddabelavangala village. They were on their way to Yeshwantpur Yard to sell tomatoes.
A senior police officer said the accident occurred early in the morning when the speeding truck fell from a height of 30 feet after crashing into a parapet wall. The tomato boxes broke and the produce was spread on the road leading to a traffic jam for a while. Reckless driving is blamed for the mishap and the mini truck was also overloaded, according to the police. The injured were rushed to a nearby hospital.
HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) — Attorneys for a Texas inmate want the U.S. Supreme Court to halt his scheduled execution for the shooting deaths of a 5-year-old girl and her grandmother during a birthday party 10 years ago outside a Fort Worth apartment.
Former Fort Worth street gang member Erick Davila is set for lethal injection Wednesday evening.
Lawyers for the 31-year-old Davila argue it's improper for the elected Tarrant County district attorney to be involved in the case because she was the judge at Davila's 2009 trial. They also contend evidence that Davila may have been high on drugs at the time of the shooting improperly was withheld from defense attorneys.
State lawyers are contesting the arguments.
Davila was convicted of killing Queshawn Stevenson and her 48-year-old grandmother, Annette Stevenson.
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Prof Patrick Lavery recalls meeting Martin Luther King when he received an honorary degree from Newcastle University in 1967. .
A man and a woman were charged with possession of a controlled substance after police serving a search warrant in Zion recently found cocaine inside their apartment.
According to Zion police, the search warrant was executed Thursday in the 38000 block of Green Bay Road in Beach Park and officers found cash and cocaine.
Joshua Malombo, 30, was charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance, unlawful possession with intent to deliver and unlawful possession with intent to deliver within 1,000 feet of a park, police said. He was in Lake County jail Monday in lieu of $750,000 bail.
Also arrested was, Breanna Joplin, 27, who was charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance in connection with cocaine, police said. She was being held in lieu of $15,000 bail.
The park is the Lake County Forest Preserve's Thunderhawk Golf Course.
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Supporting local artisans, providing a relaxed shopping experience and celebrating community -that’s the idea behind Spur Line Supply Co.
We swing by the shop, which recently opened in the ever-growing Saw Mill District of Albuquerque. Tess Coats, who is no stranger to Albuquerque artisan scene, has brought a comprehensive shopping experience to the Duke City unlike any other.
Featuring a public patio which hosts yoga classes and special events, an in-store barista and donut shop experience for guests to indulge and entertain and the most unique, cutting-edge and progressive clothing and home life attire in Albuquerque.
Spur Line is located at 800 20th Street, just south of Mamas Minerals, across from Hotel Chaco. For more information, visit SpurLineSupplyCo.com.
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WYNANTSKILL, N.Y. (NEWS10) – A fire broke out in a Rensselaer area home Sunday morning, forcing evacuations.
Authorities say the fire started at a Greenwood Road home with a wood burning stove before spreading to the wall and up into the attic.
Two people were home and both evacuated safely with their two pets.
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× Watch the Yule Log on Christmas Morning on WQAD
The Yule Log is a television program broadcast traditionally on Christmas Eve or Christmas morning. It originally aired from 1966 to 1989 on New York City television station WPIX, which revived the broadcast in 2001. The program has since spread to other television properties owned by WPIX parent Tribune Media which includes WQAD News 8, Antenna TV 8-2 and MyTV 8-3.
The program is a film loop of a yule log burning in a fireplace with a traditional soundtrack of classic Christmas music playing in the background. It is broadcast without commercial interruption.
Get in the Christmas spirit on Christmas morning. This year the Yule Log will air at the following times:
WQAD News 8 – 4:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m.
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About Carers Workshop - Mental and Physical Health and Wellbeing
EPP Cymru run workshops specifically for those people who care for someone with a long term health condition. It also helps develop the confidence for them to take greater control of their lives and it gives an opportunity to meet with others who share similar experiences. The workshops run in the local community and are led by two volunteer tutors who themselves have experience of caring. The sessions cover a variety of different topics such as: relaxation techniques, dealing with tiredness, exercise, eating healthily, coping with depression, communication with family, friends and professionals, planning for the future.
Letter to the Editor: Trump reversal of TPP biggest betrayal in U.S. history
The Trump reversal of the Trans-Pacific Partnership is the biggest political reversal and betrayal in U.S. history. Bigger than “read my lips.” The Democrat nominee is now an automatic shoe-in in 2020. This is a wasted move to be acceptable to the international club, which our transatlantic alliance created. The Republicans gave the drug sample to the Midwest states, PA., Michigan went red because of it. The GOP has no dedication to the people. The US-UK does not benefit in any sense from the trade deal that most Congressmen didn’t read before supporting. Its a cabal of anti-union internationalists and just Trump lip service. International cabal gives money and access but the Democrats win when they work for the people.
Louis Bevilacqua
Shelton
With Alberto expected to impact Southwest Georgia, you can never be too prepared when it comes to the safety of you and your family. As the rain and thunderstorms move through our area, Albany residents say their holiday plans are changing.
Senator Lisa Murkowski wants to bolster the nation’s volcano monitoring system. The bill Murkowski is sponsoring, introduced Monday, would modernize existing monitoring networks and create a 24-7 volcano watch office to keep an eye on active volcanoes across the country. Plus, it would create a connected system — the National Volcano Early Warning System — where information from the nation’s five volcano observatories would live.
A press release from the Senate Energy committee says even though the Alaska Volcano Observatory is one of the busiest in the world, it has been underfunded for almost three decades.
There is no estimate for how much the proposal might cost.
This is the fourth time Murkowski has introduced legislation to enhance volcano monitoring, but none have become law. The current bill is also sponsored by senators from Washington State and Hawaii.
When he joined the organization earlier this year, Chandler visual arts coordinator Peter Bugg initially thought his new job might be too good to be true. "Everyone was so welcoming and enthusiastic about working for the city, and there was a lot of enthusiasm for the local art scene," Bugg said.
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DXY extends post-NFP sell-off The Yen underpinned by strong manufacturing index. Focus shifts to the US CPI, Fed outcome. The US dollar extends its Asian retreat against its Japanese counterpart into early Europe, now on the offers back below the midpoint …
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The Human Society of Western Montana is partnering with a Carroll College professor for a research project to see whether dogs who are co-housed in the kennels have lower stress levels than dogs who are housed alone in their kennel.
Staff and volunteers will collect urine to test the cortisol levels of the dogs.
Dogs who are less stressed are adopted faster because they are typically more social and calm when meeting potential adopters.
Humane Society staff said that this study will help staff make decisions about how to house dogs and keep their stress down.
"So it is really cool to see science kind of paving the way and helping support decisions we make at shelters. So I think it is a really remarkable study to find out what is going to help get these dogs home faster," said Mariah Scheskie, Director of Programs.
Once the study is complete, the shelter hopes it will lead to shelter dogs finding homes.
All of the dogs participating in the study will be available for adoption when the research period ends.
Pair’s Outlook
Friday ended with the USD/JPY currency pair putting the bearish trend-line to another test, but ultimately leaving it intact. Another attempt was made earlier today, when the pair opened with a bullish gap and tried to reclaim the 114.00 mark. The weekly R1, however, appears to be providing strong resistance, which could cause the Buck to be sold sufficiently, making bears take over the market today. In this case the down-trend will be preserved once again, although risks of a breakout are now high. Either way the second resistance area around 114.30 is expected to hold, whereas any bearish development is to be limited by the 20-day SMA circa 113.38.
Keith Urban is preparing for the release of his forthcoming album, Graffiti U, on April 27.
To celebrate, the country star surprised a Nashville crowd Monday night with an appearance by his wife, Nicole Kidman. The couple performed a duet together of Urban's latest track, "Parallel Line."
Urban first introduced "Parallel Line" back in January as the second single to be featured on Graffiti U. If you're wondering why the lyrics are pulling at your heartstrings to the extreme, it's because master crooner Ed Sheeran co-wrote the new tune.
Watch below!
Keith Urban's 2018 Graffiti U World Tour kicks off in June with special guest Kelsea Ballerini.
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Crews appear to be ready to cap a gas leak in Leamington, which displaced some Robson Road residents.
Donald Giesbrecht was told on Monday by government officials that he and his wife might be able to return home no later than the middle of next month.
Giesbrecht, along with their neighbours, haven't been allowed to return to their homes since Oct. 17.
Giesbrecht says the period has been challenging and the couple has had to locate temporary accommodations at least six times.
The well was a mystery for staff with the town and the Ministry of Natural Resources and equipment had to be fabricated to allow crews to determine the size of the century old well.
The town's fire chief says residents will be able to return home when the area is deemed safe.
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March 30 Evolva Holding SA:
* FY revenues of 9.6 million Swiss francs ($9.63 million) (2015: 13.4 million francs)
* FY net loss 35.8 million francs versus loss 31.8 million francs a year ago
* Cash position of 47.5 million Swiss francs on Dec. 31, 2016
* Agreement with Cargill on the Stevia Project expected to be announced next week
* Expects 2017 revenues from research and development in the range of the achievements in 2015 and 2016
* Expect to enter 2-3 partnerships for new products and/or for new research and development programmes in 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9972 Swiss francs) (Gdynia Newsroom)
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain has two proposals on how to secure a frictionless border with EU member Ireland after Brexit, a new customs partnership or a “highly streamlined approach” to customs, Northern Ireland minister James Brokenshire said on Sunday.
Banners are displayed during a protest by Anti-Brexit campaigners, Borders Against Brexit, against Britain's vote to leave the European Union, at the border town of Carrickcarnon in Ireland October 8, 2016. REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne
“We set out two proposals in relation to how we would deal with the issue of tariffs, how we would deal with those sorts of elements in relation to customs whether that be a new customs partnership where we would effectively apply a similar or the same tariff that the EU currently applies to goods coming into the EU, or a highly streamlined approach with effectively exemptions that would apply for small business,” he told Sky News.
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Just how well informed is Pope Francis about the goings-on in his 1.2-billion strong Catholic Church?
That question is making the rounds after the pope seemed completely unaware of the details of a Chilean sex abuse scandal that soured his recent trip there and forced him to do an about-face.
It also came up after his abrupt, no-explanation dismissal of a respected Vatican bank manager. And it rose to the fore when Francis was accused by a cardinal of not realizing that his own diplomats were "selling out" the underground Catholic Church in China for the sake of political expediency.
Vatican watchers say the pope has built an informal, parallel network of friends and informants but their information is not always up to the standards a world leader needs.
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - A man wanted by police after they said he shot a man in Southwest Bakersfield was put in jail.
Todd Jones is behind bars on $500,000 bail.
He was wanted for attempted murder after investigators said he shot another man near Crystal Cove Avenue and Sugarleaf Ridge Drive in Southwest Bakersfield.
The victim survived. Jones is due in court in two weeks.
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PanARMENIAN.Net - The United States is ready to work with the Armenian government which will replace the office of former prime minister Serzh Sargsyan, RIA Novosti cited a representative of the State Department as saying.
“We are grateful to prime minister Sargsyan for his many years of service and his contribution to the strong partnership between the U.S. and Armenia,” the representative said.
“We expect that his successor will be named as a result of a democratic process carried out in a spirit of transparency in accordance with the laws and international obligations of Armenia. We look forward to working closely with the new government.”
Sargsyan resigned as Armenia’s prime minister under pressure from mass civil unrest, led mainly by young people, in the capital, Yerevan, on Tuesday, April 23.
Stagecoach has sold its stake in a US joint venture that operates sightseeing bus services in New York City.
The train and bus operator said it has offloaded its interest in Twin America to partner City Sights for an undisclosed sum.
Twin America began operating in 2009 and Stagecoach North America held 50% of the voting rights and 60% of the economic rights.
"Stagecoach Group confirms that it has sold its interest in the Twin America LLC joint venture for an undisclosed sum," the group said in a statement.
In December Stagecoach said slowing economic growth, the Brexit vote and terrorism had begun to take their toll on the company's UK rail division.
The group said revenue was also hit by poor weather, competition from airlines and lower petrol prices, meaning more people opted to drive than take public transport.
The company operates routes such as South West Trains, East Midlands Trains, Virgin Trains East Coast and Virgin Rail Group's West Coast franchise.
Police are in the initial stages of a suspicious death investigation after a man was found dead in South Richmond Sunday morning. Officers were on foot in the 3400 block of Belt Boulevard just after 10:30 a.m. when one of them spotted the body in a wooded area.
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The University at Buffalo Bulls are loading up on Batavia track stars with the signing yesterday of Kiaya Franklin to the Division I school.
Last month, Anthony "Butchie" Ray signed with UB.
Franklin has been a member of the varsity track team since eighth grade. She holds school records in the 200 meter, the 60 meter, the 300 meter, the 400-meter indoor, the 400-meter outdoor, the 4x4 relay indoor.
She won her first state medal in 2015 and won three more in 2016 and three more in 2017.
She's been first team Monroe County All-League each of the past four years and won the Section V Devin Snyder 2016 Outdoor Female Award.
She has 16 sectional title patches, including five for the indoor team, three for the outdoor team, and eight individual patches.
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Alleging humiliation, senior advocate on Monday wrote to Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra that henceforth he will not practice in the court, days after the CJI took exception to the conduct of some senior lawyers.
Chief Justice Misra had last week voiced strong objection to the conduct of certain Senior Counsel raising their voices during hearing at the conclusion of Delhi government's plea and also the Ayodhya matter.
In the brief letter that was delivered to the office of the Chief Justice on Monday, Dhavan said: "After the humiliating end in the Delhi case, I have decided to give up court practice."
Dhavan in his letter also told the Chief Justice: "You are entitled to take back the Senior Gown conferred on me, though I would like to keep it for memory and service rendered."
The Canadiens have been around for over 100 years, so it’s no surprise that the team — and its fans — have developed many heated rivalries over the years.
Some stem from the Original 6 era, while some are much newer — and closer to home.
Here’s a look at what we think is the Montreal Canadiens’ top five NHL rivals.
Do you agree? What do you consider to be the team’s biggest rivalry? Share your thoughts below.
The University of Providence Lady Argos are starting the season with a large recruiting class of 9 players. Coach Brian Clarke says the new faces add depth to the program and help with game approach.
"We definitely have a lot more energy. We have a lot more positivity on this team," said senior midfielder Serafina Robles. "I think that with those two we'll definitely be able to bring it together and get some wins in there."
The Argos are ranked 9th of 12 in the pre-season polls - but the team says that adds a little extra inspiration to prove what they can do.
"I think it adds a little motivation to the team, which is a great thing that we have something to strive for," said head coach Brian Clarke. "We have nothing to lose and everything to gain and that's the mentality that we're going to take into this season."
The Lady Argos will hold their first scrimmage against Gillette College on Friday, August 18th at 1:00 pm at Argo Field.
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) – One-year-old formerly conjoined twin girls from Nigeria are continuing their recovery at a Tennessee hospital.
The Commercial Appeal reports the parents of Miracle and Testimony Ayeni are delighted by their progress. Mary Ayeni says her daughters “eat whatever you put in front of them.”
The girls were separated during 18 hours of surgery in early November at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in Memphis. The twins were born joined together at the pelvis, a condition that only occurs in one of about every 5 million births.
Dr. Max Langham, who led the surgical team, says the first few weeks afterward were a challenge for the twins. Langham says doctors are optimistic they’ll be able to run and have active lives eventually.
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After being introduced as the Butler University head men's basketball coach, LaVall Jordan, right, gives a hug to former Butler player Clarence Crain, who played from 1969-73, at Hinkle Fieldhouse on Wednesday, June 14, 2017. "It's just great," said Crain. "He's one of my favorite players. I watched him, I was at that first game when Butler beat Wake in their first NCAA game." Mykal McEldowney/IndyStar
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A Santa Fe cardiologist accused of trying to impede his sentencing for health care fraud with a fake cancer diagnosis is pleading guilty to obstructing justice.
Federal prosecutors said Friday that Roy G. Heilbron agreed to the plea in an Albuquerque court. They say he could face as much as 30 years in prison.
The 54-year-old used phony medical documents indicating he needed prostate cancer treatment in Costa Rica to support a request to defer his August 2017 sentencing.
He was indicted last September on false statement and obstruction of justice charges.
Heilbron has already pleaded guilty to a health care fraud charge in exchange for a two-year prison sentence.
He will remain in federal custody pending sentencing hearings, which have not been scheduled.
Police have identified the woman killed in crash on Interstate 77 in Raleigh County.
The wreck happened around 7:30 a.m. Thursday morning, near mile marker 23 in the northbound lanes. Police say the driver of an SUV crossed the median and rolled over several times. Lakeisha Robinson, 24, of Huntington, WV died at the scene.
The crash remains under investigation.
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One person is dead after a rollover car accident on Interstate-77, West Virginia State Police confirmed on Thursday.
Dispatchers said it happened around 7:30 a.m. at mile marker 23. The person was driving a single-car red SUV.
Presently, the Northbound lane is closed for cleanup.
The Ghent Vol. Fire Dept., Ghent EMT, and Beaver Vol. Fire Dept. are all on the scene.
The West Virginia State Police turnpike division is handling the investigation.
TORONTO, April 24 (Reuters) - Two South Korean citizens were among 10 people killed after a man drove a van into Toronto crowd while another was injured, a South Korean foreign ministry representative in Canada told Reuters on Tuesday.
Fifteen people were injured in the incident on Monday. The driver accused of plowing a rental van into pedestrians was charged with 10 counts of first-degree murder and 13 counts of attempted murder at his first court appearance on Tuesday. (Reporting by Hyungwon Kang)
The Broken Bean hosted its official grand opening Friday. The newly opened coffee shop offers an array of drinks and specialty coffees for any palate. Pastor Andy Jenkins, and his wife, Christy, cut the ribbon together on the coffee shop that will provide some income for Louisiana Teen Challenge, a home in Evergreen for women with children and pregnant women who suffer from addiction. Officials with Teen Challenge, elected officials, the business community and the general public, welcomed the Broken Bean to Minden. The coffee shop is located at 107 McDonald St.
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Federal prosecutors are weighing whether to retry a U.S. Border Patrol agent accused of shooting to death an unarmed Mexican teenager in a cross-border incident more than five years ago.
A federal jury in Tucson, Ariz., on Monday acquitted Border Patrol Agent Lonnie Swartz of second-degree murder and deadlocked on lesser manslaughter charges.
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I always considered myself as a house person. I rarely go out, and when I do it's always an alienating experience. That's why I had given myself up on exploring the great outdoors and devoted myself solely on primping up my lovely home. I'm quite picky when it comes to great finds, especially household assortments. Curtains, armchairs, wardrobes, rugs, tables, blinds, lamps and looking glass I pay the highest of attentions.
Aside from the kitchen, my favorite part of the house is my own room. I'm not much of a wanderer. I could sit for hours and hours on the same spot on the house and you could swear I wouldn't have moved an inch. That is why I adorned my little abode with fluffy cushions and portable beds.
Bedrooms for me are one of the sacred parts of the house. It is your own personal space. Everything private is kept in bedrooms, so one must make sure that everything inside the bedroom must not be only for design purposes; it should be used for something.
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The Cleveland Cavaliers got some bad news Tuesday when they announced that star forward Kevin Love would miss six weeks after undergoing left knee surgery.
However, the Cavs also got some good news, they still have the best player on the planet, LeBron James.
Cleveland visited the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night, and James made one of the most incredible passes we’ve seen in a long time.
Now that’s just ridiculous.
James, 32, is in the midst of another fantastic season. The four-time MVP is averaging 25.8 points, 8.8 assists and 7.8 rebounds per game while shooting 53 percent from the field and leading the league in minutes played per contest.
This pass is just another example of James’ all-around greatness on the hardwood.
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The Viking Families 4 Fun (VF4F) Indoor Activity Centre will be officially opening at the Viking Carena on Family Day, Feb. 20.
The Grand Opening of the play area will coincide with the Town’s various Family Day activities.
VF4F board members said the Activity Centre, which includes playground equipment and two ministick/floorball rinks, has been a work in progress for more than three years, despite construction on the project only starting earlier this year.
Right now, the group said both rinks are finished and operating, but the play area has a little more work to go, including a thorough cleaning, before it is operational.
Once it is open the play area will be unsupervised. What this means for parents, board members said, is that “You are responsible for your children at all times and … for more see the Feb. 14/17 Weekly Review
New York (AP) — Silver futures trading on the NY Merc Wednesday:
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A video and poster for an original MAPPA TV anime titled Vanishing Line was revealed earlier today. Continue on to check out the exciting project!
MAPPA's (Yuri on Ice, Rage of Bahamut: Virgin Soul) Vanishing Line is a tale told in Russell City, a town of intrigue and mystery that sees a motorcycle riding, sword-wielding young man, aptly named Sword stumble upon a conspiracy that threatens to overthrow society. His only clue is the word, "El Dorado". Joining Sword on his investigation is a young woman named Sophie who is looking for her older brother. The only clue she has is a message he left for her, which only contained the words, "El Dorado."
Seong Ho Park, a key animator for Yuri on Ice, will be making his directorial debut with
Kiyoko Yoshimura (
Linebarrels of Iron) handling the script. The series premieres in October.
The man who allegedly plowed a car into a group of people who had been protesting a rally that brought together white supremacists and far-right groups in Charlottesville, Virginia, on Saturday will be arraigned Monday. James Fields, 20, is accused of killing a woman in the crowd.
Virginia Public Radio's Charlottesville bureau chief Sandy Hausman joins Here & Now's Robin Young with the latest news.
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Police are concerned for the welfare of a missing woman last seen in Plymouth.
Charlotte Lee, also known as Charlie, is 38 years of age, white, approximately 5 feet 5/6 inches in height, of slim build, and has dark hair normally worn in a ponytail.
She often wears a short black leather jacket and denim jeans.
Charlotte has been reported as missing and was last seen at an address in Plymouth at approximately 00:30 on Sunday 10 December.
Police say: "We have concerns for her welfare.
"Please can accommodation providers check registers."
If you have any information please phone 101 quoting log 815 10 December 2017.
Known among claret lovers for its consistency, Château Talbot has a long history of family ownership. Yohan Castaing discovers how the current owners are combining tradition and modernity to shape its future...
Château Talbot, situated smack in the middle of an ocean of vines, is one of the rare classified growths of the Médoc where the family owners reside. Nancy Bignon-Cordier likes to remind her visitors that she does not think of herself as its proprietor, rather as the custodian of a patrimony to be passed on to her children.
She has good reason to be proud of her family’s ownership of this property, located in the St-Julien appellation, as 2018 marks the 100th anniversary of its acquisition by Désiré Cordier. In anticipation of the centennial, a new high-tech winery and a monumental barrel hall, graced with branch-like pillars that recall the gobelet or bush-vine training shape, were constructed.
Yohan Castaing is a DWWA judge and freelance wine writer based near Bordeaux
Yoga practitioners in Aldergrove had some unlikely company during a string of sessions on Sunday.
Five pigs, a chihuahua and turkey wandered between mats, with one pig taking a bite out of a mat and others flopping down for some belly rubs.
Diane Marsh, co-founder of Happy Herd Farm Sanctuary, says they organized the “piggy yoga” as a fundraiser for the sanctuary, which is facing a few large veterinary bills for some of its ill animals.
The pigs — named Garth, Bif Naked, Moby, Munro and Wee Willy — were born on the farm in August 2017 after their potbelly mother was rescued by the B.C. SPCA in an animal cruelty seizure.
Two weeks later, they learned she was pregnant when she gave birth to five piglets who have grown at a rapid pace thanks to genes from their father, who turned out to be a 300-kilogram market pig.
Winnipeg police closed off a portion of a St. Boniface street Monday as they investigated a suspicious package.
Police confirmed they evacuated an area in the 700 block of Marion Avenue about 10 minutes before 10 a.m. Monday.
A resident working in the area notified police of a suspicious package and police were originally told it was attached to a fuel tank.
“Based on where the package is and the appearance of it, officers did call in the bomb unit,” Winnipeg police spokesperson Const. Tammy Skrabek said. “Because of the package, and the location of the package, we do want to be careful that there’s nobody present.”
Police later confirmed the package was not an explosive device.
Government has been under scrutiny due to payment of Shs77b for several companies after they were granted tax exemptions in the last financial year. The payments on behalf of these companies, for some, are being considered as a loss of revenue to the government.
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Only a late fightback will save Juventus from defeat in the Supercoppa Italiana, and the disappointment is clearly getting to Miralem Pjanic.
The Bianconeri trail 2-1 against Lazio, and while Paulo Dybala’s late strike has reopened the match, the Bosnian was clearly bothered by the lacklustre performance by his side.
Le vilain geste de #Pjanic pendant #JuveLazio. Ca lui vaut un carton jaune… orangé ? ???? pic.twitter.com/irsuYCFjJv — Calciomio (@calciomio) August 13, 2017
After luckily avoiding a yellow early in the first half, Pjanic was finally booked for kicking out at the Italian striker.
Was he lucky to avoid red or was a caution enough?
RICHMOND, BC, July 4, 2018 /CNW/ - The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) is deploying a team of investigators to Hope, BC, following the fatal collision of a private Cessna 182. The aircraft was found in steep alpine terrain. Both occupants were fatally injured. The TSB will gather information and assess the occurrence.
The TSB is an independent agency that investigates marine, pipeline, railway and aviation transportation occurrences. Its sole aim is the advancement of transportation safety. It is not the function of the Board to assign fault or determine civil or criminal liability.
The TSB is online at www.tsb.gc.ca. Keep up to date through RSS, Twitter (@TSBCanada), YouTube, Flickr and our blog.
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A walkabout at the Taos Pueblo with Taos Pueblo's Tourism Director and her assistant. A conversation about Taos Pueblo past and present from original visit in May 2013.
Situated a mile from the village of Taos, New Mexico, The Taos Pueblo is the only Native American community designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site and a National Historic Landmark. The Pueblo’s two multi-story residential complexes are likely the most photographed scenes in the entire American Southwest. Come along for a walkabout with Ms. Spruce, the Pueblo’s Tourism Director and her assistant.
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A portion of a Las Vegas Metro police vehicle is shown in an undated image. (File/FOX5)
Las Vegas Metro police said a person's body was found while they responded to reports of gunshots heard in the northwest Las Vegas Valley on Monday.
A call of the incident came in just before noon in the 4900 block of Signal Drive, near Lone Mountain Road and Decatur Boulevard.
Police said residents were evacuated from the neighborhood after possible shots were fired while the constable's office served an eviction notice.
SWAT officers were called to the neighborhood, but they later left the area just after 4 p.m.
Police said the body was found when officers enter a residence. Investigators later confirmed the death was self-inflicted.
The constable was not injured, police said.
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NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – Americans are paying more for fuel these days, and so are the airlines.
Delta Air Lines says that’s one reason its 2nd quarter profits will be lower than originally projected.
Delta says it paid about 6 percent more for fuel than in the previous quarter as the price of oil climbed.
U.S. crude prices hit $75 a barrel on Tuesday for the first time since 2014.
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) - A rollover crash is congesting traffic on Interstate 57, near exit 235. Citizens should attempt to avoid this route until the area has been cleared.
WAND is working to bring you more on this crash as we receive the details.
× 1 injured, 1 in custody after Allegan Co. shooting
CASCO TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Authorities say a person was hospitalized in serious condition Tuesday after being shot in Casco Township.
The Allegan County Sheriff’s Office says the female victim was shot in the 6700 block of 103rd Avenue, east of 68th Street. Emergency crews responded to the area at 4:43 p.m.
Officials say one person was taken into custody after the shooting and others are being questioned. The incident remains under investigation and no other details were released.
South African government bonds stabilised at relatively weaker levels on Tuesday morning, as markets awaited key economic data releases later in the morning.
First up will be inflation data, along with the Reserve Bank’s quarterly bulletin, which contains crucial current account data.
Economists expect inflation to have moderated to an annual rate of 4.10% in February, from 4.40% in January, with core inflation remaining steady at 4.10%.
The yield on the benchmark R186 bond dipped to 8.16% in early trade, from 8.17% at its last settlement, as the rand strengthened briefly through the R12/$ handle.
The yield on the benchmark US 10-year note crept up to 2.8622%, from 2.8457% ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s policy meeting on Wednesday.
Markets will be looking for clues on how the US Fed plans to approach its monetary policy.
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I’ve been sharing details of our Web site redesign and Internet infrastructure transition throughout, but if you’d like to hear the informal in-person version of why we went down this path, why it took so long, and more, listen in to my guest appearance on The Committed podcast with Kirk McElhearn, Rob Griffiths, and Ian Schray.
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Starting next month, the Ohio Democratic Party will hold as many as six debates in the upcoming months to introduce voters its candidates for governor next year.
The four Democratic candidates will appear together in southeast Ohio's Belmont County. Ohio Democratic Party Chairman David Pepper admits Joe Schiavone, Nan Whaley, Connie Pillich and Betty Sutton don’t have widespread name recognition.
“We view this series of debates as a real opportunity to highlight candidates who I think are very strong and present really strong arguments about change for Ohio.”
Pepper says Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Chief Richard Cordray could be included if he jumps in the race. The four Republican candidates haven't agreed to debate. In a written statement, Blaine Kelly with the Ohio Republican Party says they are campaigning statewide but look forward to negotiating debates when the time is right.
Janet Jackson went on social media to show the first picture of her baby son on Instagram on Apri 13th 2017 .
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A jailed Tennessee sheriff accused of profiting from the sale of electronic cigarettes to inmates will face an April civil ouster trial if a jury acquits him during a February criminal trial.
The Daily News Journal of Murfreesboro reports that Davidson County Chancellor William Young decided that Rutherford County Sheriff Robert Arnold's two-day ouster trial would take place in his Nashville courtroom on April 10.
The ouster trial would not occur if the jury finds Arnold guilty in the criminal case, since he would already have been removed from office.
The plaintiffs in the ouster lawsuit convinced the chancellor to suspend Arnold without pay from his duties last month, pending the outcome of the ouster trial.
A Republican elected in August 2010, Arnold is in his second four-year term.
(Information from: The Daily News Journal, http://www.dnj.com)
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Hope you were smarter then I was… apparently only applying sun screen twice during the day still leads to some good burns…
Live and Learn I guess
Can you pass the aloe vera?
May 2 China Security & Fire Co Ltd :
* Says it appoints Fu Xin as new president to replace Tu GUoshen who resigns from the post
* Says Tu Guoshen will stay as chairman
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It's the battle of the exes when Cary Grant and Rosalind Russell lock horns in 'His Girl Friday' The Jersey Journal is celebrating its 150th birthday this year - and they want to invite you to their party. So the newspaper is hosting a screening of "His Girl Friday" at the Landmark Loew's Jersey Theatre in Jersey City.
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The father of missing Jack Glen has urged the people of the North West not to forget about his son.
The 23 year old entered the River Foyle two weeks ago tomorrow, sparking a major search effort by emergency services and the wider Derry community.
Speaking on today’s Shaun Doherty Show, Jacks father Colin also appealed to any boat owners in the North West to assist them in their search:
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Citing the pension funds' dire financial condition, Lackawanna County Senior Judge Robert Mazzoni said allowing raises to go through could endanger the solvency of the funds. "Ignoring the undisputed financial stability of the pension funds and granting the retirees the raise would favor only the private interests of the plaintiffs ... instead of the general interest of all pensioners," the judge said.
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NEW YORK — Actress Uma Thurman has accused embattled Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein of forcing himself upon her sexually and director Quentin Tarantino of making her perform a dangerous car stunt that injured her.
Thurman is quoted in The New York Times on Saturday as saying Weinstein attacked her in London. She says he pushed her down and tried to shove himself on her and expose himself.
Weinstein's representatives say he acknowledges making an "awkward pass" but denies physical assault.
Thurman says when she expressed fear about driving a possibly faulty car in Tarantino's "Kill Bill: Vol. 1" he insisted.
Video shows Thurman crashing into a tree. She says she left a hospital in a neck brace with damaged knees and a concussion.
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Police in Springfield said they are searching for two shooting suspects after one person was hurt in the middle of a shootout Sunday night.
Springfield Police Captain Brian Keenan told 22News officers were called to Hamburg Street just after 11:00 p.m.and found two people shooting at each other on the street. Police said both suspects escaped in separate cars and that one hit a parked car on the way out.
Keenan said one victim was grazed by a bullet and walked into Baystate Medical Center shortly after the shooting.
No arrests have been made as police continue to search for the suspects.
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Syracuse, N.Y. -- Darius Bazley will be represented by Rich Paul of Klutch Sports, according to a story by Adam Zagoria in the New York Times.
Paul, a close friend of LeBron James, also represents James, Ben Simmons, John Wall and Michigan State's Miles Bridges, among other clients. Bazley, the 6-foot-8 forward from Ohio who once signed a national letter of intent to play at Syracuse, announced last month that he would forego a season of college basketball to begin a professional career in the G League.
Bazley's decision stunned Syracuse coaches and followers of college and youth basketball.
There had been rumors a couple weeks ago that Bazley was reconsidering his G League decision, though his high school coach Steve Wright ended that gossip in a text message. Bazley's hiring of a sports agent puts to rest any further rumors of him ever playing college basketball.
(Reuters) - Joseph Tsai, the vice chairman of Chinese internet conglomerate Alibaba Group Holding Ltd , is in advanced talks to buy a stake in the Brooklyn Nets, valuing the U.S. basketball team at around $2.2 billion, people familiar with the matter said.
The deal could be finalized in the next few weeks, two sources said, cautioning that it was always possible negotiations collapse at the last minute. The exact size of Tsai's possible stake could not immediately be learned.
Neither the Brooklyn Nets of the National Basketball Association nor Tsai could immediately be reached for comment.
(Reporting by Jessica Toonkel and Olivia Oran in New York and Liana B. Baker in San Francisco; Editing by Matthew Lewis)
Dallas: Several police units responded to the scene
Several police units responded to the scene where they believed the gunman fled into the woods behind the store.
Dallas police confirmed the officers were shot and that they were critically wounded.
They said in a statement on Twitter: “We can confirm that two Dallas PD officers have been shot and critically wounded.
“We will provide updates as we get them. Please pray for our officers and their families.”
Mayor of Dallas Mike Rawlings tweeted: “We are closely monitoring the situation in northeast Dallas and praying for our officers and their families.”
Kyle Norman Accused Of Terrorizing Family In Front Of Nine-Year-Old Daughter
Kyle Norman will head to trial this month to battle charges that he tried to stab his son and terrorized his family in an alcohol-fueled rage.
Norman, 41, will head to trial next week on charges of battery and family violence, cruelty to children, obstruction of officers and disorderly conduct in connection with an incident last year where the singer allegedly went berserk on his family.
Cops arrested Norman Sept. 5 after Norman’s wife Merrika called 911 around 5 a.m., telling police that Norman was punching his son, Keelan. The son’s uncle tried to put Norman in a headlock to stop the fight, and the son ran out of the room, but Norman followed him downstairs to continue the beat down, even pulling a knife at one point, according to the police report. An enraged Norman punched holes in the wall, broke a coffee table, kitchen fan and shattered a mirror in the home during the alleged assault, the report states.
A small plane has crashed near a residential area not far from Portuguese capital Lisbon. Consequently, all the four persons on the board and one person on land have died, RBK reports, citing Сorreio da manhã.
According to the information, the plane exploded in the air after taking off from a local airfield and crashed 150 meters far from an elementary school. The debris fell on a supermarket and cars parked nearby. According to the TV channel, the pilot, three passengers, and a lorry driver unloading products for the supermarket died.
It is also informed that over 5 rescuers are working at the scene. Portuguese President Marselu Rebelu di Souza is aware of the crash.
Myrtle Beach, SC (WBTW) – Each and every Monday throughout the high school football season, Chris and Julia give their thoughts on the Top 10 teams in the Pee Dee and Grand Strand combined. This is regardless of class, it lumps everybody together in a fun way to get a gauge on whose the best in our opinions going forward. Here are the Top 10 entering Week 0.
Julia Morris:
1. Scotland County (NC)
2. Hartsville
3. Dillon
4. Lake View
5. Lamar
6. Myrtle Beach
7. North Myrtle Beach
8. Latta
9. Conway
10. McBee
Chris Parks
1. Scotland County (NC)
2. Dillon
3. Hartsville
4. Lamar
5. Lake View
6. Myrtle Beach
7. North Myrtle Beach
8. Conway
9. Carvers Bay
10. Latta
MOSCOW, Dec 12 (Reuters) - There is a no longer the need for widely-deployed Russian military forces in Syria, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday.
Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered “a significant part” of Moscow’s military contingent to start withdrawing from Syria on Monday, declaring their work largely done.
Peskov said Russia would still use targeted air strikes against terrorists in Syria if needed. (Reporting by Denis Pinchuk; Writing by Jack Stubbs; Editing by Maria Kiselyova)
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Jontay Porter will return to Mizzou for his sophomore season. He made the decision before Wednesday’s deadline. After testing the waters without hiring an agent, Porter has withdrawn his name from the NBA Draft.
“We are excited that Jontay will return,” head coach Cuonzo Martin said. “He had a great experience going through the pre-Draft process, got the feedback that he needed to do what is best for him and he will learn from it to improve in all areas of his game. Jontay has the potential to make a big jump from his freshman season and he’ll be a great leader for us on and off the court next year.”
Porter averaged 11.5 points, 6.8 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.4 blocked shots per game during SEC play and was named SEC Co-Sixth Man of the Year and SEC All-Freshman Team recognition after a stellar campaign. Porter finished the 2017-18 season with a team-high 55 blocked shots.
Kelly Willenberg's family changed after one split-second decision behind the steering wheel. Her husband, Dale, was a father, grandfather, nurse, and avid cyclist until he was hit and killed while riding his bike on June 29, 2017. Now, Willenberg and her family are pushing for a new law in South Carolina.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures added to losses on Friday after data showed job growth surged in January and wages increased further, bolstering expectations that inflation will push higher and pushing up bond yields further.
Futures snapshot at 8:31 a.m. ET:
* Dow e-minis were down 244 points, or 0.93 percent, with 72,417 contracts changing hands.
* S&P 500 e-minis were down 22 points, or 0.78 percent, with 292,666 contracts traded.
* Nasdaq 100 e-minis were down 36.75 points, or 0.53 percent, on volume of 89,568 contracts. (Reporting by Tanya Agrawal in Bengaluru; Editing by Savio D‘Souza)
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Air T Inc:
* Air T Inc - ‍on August 10, 2017, company foreclosed on all personal property and rights to undertakings of Delphax Canada
* Air T Inc - ‍on August 8, 2017, ontario court issued an order adjudging Delphax Canada to be bankrupt​
* Air T Inc - ‍recipients of foreclosure notice did not object to foreclosure or redeem​
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WME has signed actress Grace Van Patten, who starred in Adam Leon’s romantic comedy Tramps, opposite Callum Turner, which was released on Netflix.
Van Patten co-stars in Noah Baumbach’s dramatic comedy The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected), with Adam Sandler, Ben Stiller and Dustin Hoffman. It premiered at Cannes this year and will be available to stream on Netflix this fall. In addition, she’ll appear in A24’s crime thriller Under the Silver Lake, written and directed by David Robert Mitchell, starring Andrew Garfield and Riley Keough.
Other credits include the indie horror film Central Park, from Justin Reinsilber and the upcoming The Wilde Wedding with Glenn Close, Patrick Stewart, and Minnie Driver.
She will continue to be managed by Brookside Artist Management.
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SPOKANE, Wash. - Getting through airport security at Spokane International just got faster, but only if you're a member of the TSA's pre-check program.
There are now two TSA pre-check lanes and four regular lanes in the airport's A-B concourse.
The lane was added because summer travel is at the highest level ever.
TSA spokesperson Lorie Dankers says paying the $85 to register for pre-check could really end up saving you in the long run.
“I would say that two times a year makes it worth it,” said Dankers. “Not every airport is as simple to get in and out of as this one. We have some very large airports in this country with tens of thousands of people every day. And being in the pre-check program will help expedite that screening process.”
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* Who: Detroit Red Wings (20-21-8) at Carolina Hurricanes (24-19-8)
* Where: PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.
* When: 7 p.m. tonight
* TV: Fox Sports Detroit
* Radio: 97.1 WXYT-FM and Red Wings radio network
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Petr Mrazek looks to continue his strong recent play. He is 3-0-1, with a 0.97 goals-against average and .968 save percentage in his past four starts, including shutouts in the Red Wings' past two road games, 4-0 at Chicago and 3-0 at New Jersey.
The Hurricanes have won three in a row, including a 2-0 victory Thursday against Montreal, as Cam Ward made 27 saves. Teuvo Teravainen leads the Hurricanes with 40 points and Sebastian Aho leads the team with 17 goals.
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The Bureau of Investigative Journalism launched its Bureau Local team just under three months ago, with the aim of developing a collaborative network of people interested in pursuing local accountability reporting through data and investigative techniques.
When the snap election was announced, director Megan Lucero had just finished assembling a team and launching the website, so the bureau was given the perfect opportunity to test its mission.
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Hamburg police: We may have found body of missing Scotsman
BERLIN (AP) — Hamburg police say they believe they've found the body of a 29-year-old Scotsman who went missing in February after celebrating his brother's bachelor party with a group of friends.
Police said they were called to Hamburg port on Monday morning after a witness informed them about a corpse in the HafenCity area of the Elbe river. It was recovered a short time later.
They said in a statement "there are indications that it is that of missing Liam Colgan" and that they are in touch with his family.
Colgan disappeared while he was out celebrating in the city's Reeperbahn district that's home to many bars and nightclubs. His family had launched a search on Facebook and police also published a missing persons appeal online and on the radio.
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JOHANNESBURG, April 10 South Africa's bourse said on Monday it was probing certain trades in the hours before former finance minister Pravin Gordhan was recalled from an international investor roadshow, days before he was dismissed from cabinet.
"The JSE is reviewing trading in affected securities prior to the news of the recall ... as that news precipitated material moves in the value of numerous listed securities including currency futures," the JSE Limited, which operates the bourse, said in a statement. (Reporting by Mfuneko Toyana; Writing by Ed Stoddard; Editing by James Macharia)
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Marshawn Lynch has had exactly the impact the Raiders expected so far, with the running backs’ room benefitting from his experience and wisdom.
“It’s been really cool to sit back and learn from him,” running back Jalen Richard said, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN. “Obviously, me being as young as I am and him being as seasoned as he is, I’ve had chances to watch his highlights and stuff as I was trying to perfect my craft. To actually have him here in person and have that physicality there, talk to him after each run and see what his thoughts were, is really helpful.”
Lynch, 31, was a first-round pick of the Bills in 2007. In 10 seasons, he gained 9,112 yards.
“He’s an ‘O.G.’ [old guy] in this league,” running back DeAndre Washington said. “Been around for a long time, got a lot of experience.”
With the official start of summer just a week away, June 21 to be exact, restaurants and bars around town are rolling out new deals for boozing this summer.
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Baku. 17 March. REPORT.AZ/ "Settlement of frozen conflicts in the European area is important not only for the countries of the region where any conflict takes place, but also for expansion of European security".
Report informs, former president of Slovenia Danilo Turk said.
"Azerbaijan was a successful member of the UN Security Council some time ago. I believe that Azerbaijan has chosen a pragmatic approach to international problems, including the regional order," D.Turk stated.
"I believe that issues of European security and cooperation in this case are fundamental vision within the OSCE. The organization must undergo serious changes, but to create the conditions for reforming the organization we need substantive progress and possible solutions to the "frozen" conflicts. I mean directly Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, as well as the problems in Georgia and Ukraine," the former head of state said.
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The New Year came with an expensive repair bill for a Lamborghini Aventador owner in Poland.Captured by a bystander while cruising the streets of Poland, the exotic Italian supercar was hit by another vehicle at an intersection, but due to the low-resolution footage, it's almost impossible to tell whose fault it was.Luckily, nobody was injured, but the Lamborghini Aventador is going to need an extensive makeover. From the images, it looks like it will need a new front bumper , right fender, right headlight a hood, and most likely, several other mechanical components.Since the damages are isolated on the right front end, the mid-mounted 6.5-liter naturally aspirated V12 engine remains safe and sound, capable of pushing out 700 PS (690 HP) and 690 Nm (507 lb-ft) of torque to all four corners, through a 7-speed automatic transmission. However, its owner won't be playing with the throttle anytime soon.
Kings guard Bogdan Bogdanovic will have surgery to repair a partial tear of the medial meniscus in his left knee.
According to the Kings, Bogdanovic, 25, will undergo surgery today in New York City.
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Kings guard Bogdan Bogdanovic had a post season MRI at Kaiser Permanente in Sacramento that revealed a slight tear of the medial meniscus in the left knee. Today, he will undergo a minimally invasive meniscus debridement procedure at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City
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COPPERFIELD, Texas (KPRC) – Lightning is being blamed for an early morning house fire that forced a Texas family from their home Monday.
“One in a million, one in five million. I hit the anti-lottery here,” said homeowner Kevin Masterson. “You could tell it was bad very quickly and we had to get out.”
The fire broke out around 6 a.m. at the Harris County home. Masterson said he was asleep when he heard glass breaking and his home alarm go off. He reset the alarm thinking it was just the rain that triggered the alarm, he said.
Moments later neighbors banged on his door and told him his house was on fire.
“A neighbor banged on my door about a minute or two later and said, ‘You need to get out. Your house is on fire.’ In total disbelief, I went outside and the house was on fire,” Masterson said.
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Randy Hope, Chatham-Kent’s longest serving mayor, will be seeking re-election in the upcoming municipal vote.
Hope, who has held the position as Chatham-Kent’s top elected official since 2006, filed his nomination papers Tuesday.
“I believe my track record and experience make me an excellent candidate for re-election,” he said in a tweet.
The municipal election is Oct. 22.
Alysson Storey, as well as Coun. Darrin Canniff are also seeking the mayor’s position.
Mayoral, council and school trustee nominations are being accepted until Friday, July 27 at 2 p.m.
LONDON (AP) — Ireland says it will begin collecting more than 13 billion euros ($15.9 billion) of back taxes from Apple, 19 months after the European Commission ruled that a tax deal with the tech giant amounted to illegal state aid.
The Commission ordered Ireland to collect back taxes for the years 2003-2014, which it estimated at 13 billion euros plus interest. Ireland disagreed, saying the ruling undermined the integrity of the country's tax system.
But Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe says he will on Tuesday sign an agreement setting up the escrow account that will hold the payments while Apple and Ireland appeal. The payments should be completed by September.
Donohoe says the government "fundamentally disagrees with the ruling," but "Ireland is intent on complying with our binding legal obligations in this regard."
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Clockwise from top left: Tulum, Mexico; Todos Santos, Baja California; Vancouver; Bordeaux ) Here are 17 destinations that look especially fetching right now. The list includes cities, countries, islands and national parks on five continents; bohemians and Slovenians; spherical Canadian treehouses; vast Vietnamese caves; train tracks at 14,000 feet; and the mother of all Marimekko stores.
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May 2 Drugmaker Pfizer Inc reported a 2.7 percent rise in quarterly profit, helped by higher sales of breast cancer drug Ibrance.
The largest U.S. drugmaker's net profit rose to $3.12 billion, or 51 cents per share, in the first quarter, from $3.04 billion, or 49 cents per share, a year earlier.
Revenue fell 1.7 percent to $12.78 billion. (Reporting by Divya Grover in Bengaluru; Editing by Saumyadeb Chakrabarty)
This year it has been harder than ever to decide what I want for the holiday season. Because I spend my days browsing the internet for the hottest deals, I'm always finding new things to obsess over. I finally narrowed in on a few items I hope to receive. From a lightweight coat to glitter boots, and even a chic jumpsuit, you might be inspired by some of these picks for your own wish list. Take a look at my favorites right now.
× Authorities: Couple left boy in Florida trailer for 2 months
PENSACOLA, Fla. (AP) — Authorities say a Florida couple left a boy alone in a trailer for about two months.
The Pensacola News Journal reports that 34-year-old Jennifer Nichols and 32-year-old Joshua Sanders were arrested Nov. 30 and charged with child neglect. Officials didn’t say how old the boy was or how he was related to Nichols or Sanders.
A woman told Escambia County deputies she began renting the trailer to the couple at the beginning of September. She eventually realized that the child was living there alone, though the couple would occasionally bring him food and money. The woman told investigators when she contacted the couple, Sanders told her it was not her problem as long as he paid the rent.
Nichols and Sanders remained jailed Monday. Jail records didn’t list an attorney.
Kinsler is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Seattle, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
Kinsler will hit the bench for the first time since June 23 after starting the past nine games. Over that span, he's hit just .189/.211/.297 with two extra-base hits and two RBI. David Fletcher will man second base in his stead.
April 10 NETAC Technology Co Ltd:
* Sees net profit for Q1 2017 to increase by 0 percent to 25 percent, or to be 12.1 million yuan to 15.1 million yuan, compared to net profit of the same period in 2016 (12.1 million yuan)
* Comments that increased product sales and rental income is the main reason for the forecast
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GARRETT, Ind. (AP) — A prosecutor says two northeastern Indiana law enforcement officers acted in self-defense in an exchange of gunfire during a traffic stop.
DeKalb County Prosecutor ClaraMary Winebrenner said Tuesday that DeKalb sheriff’s Deputy Todd McCormick and Garrett Officer Alicia Castro will not face charges in the April 10 shooting that left 41-year-old Joshua D. Mumma of Garrett critically wounded. Winebrenner said Mumma is currently recovering from his injuries.
Indiana State Police have said both officers were involved in a traffic stop because of an equipment violation and at some point, gunfire was exchanged. It remains unclear what led to the gunfire.
Deputy McCormick was shot in a hand during the exchange in Garrett, about 20 miles north of Fort Wayne. He was released from a hospital the following day.
A 23-year-old Oklahoma man was killed in a rollover wreck on New Year's Eve in McCurtain County. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, two men were northbound on State Highway 98 a few miles outside Valliant in McCurtain County.
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Kanye West’s new Adidas Yeezy Wave Runner 700 shoe was unexpectedly released over the weekend on the Yeezy Supply website.
The shoe was sold for $300 and wad debuted in a grey and black color way, with orange accents and neon laces.
Although it has a completely different silhouette than other Yeezy releases, it still comes equipped with the Boost technology like the Yeezt Boost 350 & 750.
The “Solid Grey/Chalk White-Core Black” Adidas Yeezy Wave Runner 700 is reportedly being ship out on November 1st to everyone who pre-ordered a pair this past weekend.
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The University of Arizona Museum of Art is celebrating the recovery of Willem de Kooning’s “Woman-Ochre,” which was stolen from the museum in 1985. The painting was recently purchased at an estate sale by David Van Auker, owner of Manzanita Ridge Furniture and Antiques in Silver City, N.M. He was unaware that the painting was famous, let alone that it had been stolen. But when people visiting his store asked if it was a de Kooning, he did some research, discovered what he had purchased and called the art museum, which retrieved the work and had it authenticated. A similar de Kooning work, part of the same series, sold in 2006 for $137.5 million. Above right, museum staff members with the painting.
Details on the recovery of the painting are available on the museum's website.
In 2015, 30 years after the theft, NPR ran a report on the mystery surrounding the painting's whereabouts.
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Update 3.11pm: MACKAY Sugar has confirmed that a fugal operator at Racecourse Mill was injured when he was burned by hot water on Monday morning.
The 24-year-old man was taken to Mackay Base Hospital for further observation and treatment.
The worker was stable with burns to his arms and torso.
In a statement confirming the incident, Mackay Sugar said an investigation into the incident was under way.
A Queensland Ambulance Services spokeswoman said the man suffered 2% burns to his body. It was earlier reported the man had suffered burns to 18% of his body, but this was not correct.
She did not know what the man was doing when he suffered the burns.
Initial: A worker has been injured at Racecourse Mill, reportedly having receiving burns to 18% of his body.
The incident occurred about 11.45am at the Peak Downs Hwy address.
Paramedics were called to the scene and are currently treating the worker.
It is not yet known how the burns were caused.
World number seven Mark Williams pulls off a 'no-look' fluke in his World Championship first-round match against Jimmy Robertson at the Crucible.
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Three men were arraigned on Tuesday in Abeokuta Magistrates’ Court, Ogun State for allegedly setting a jeep and motorcycle on fire. The suspects were identified as Owolabi Usman, 19; Atapako Hameed, 30; and Adekunle Segun; 48. A three-count charge of conspiracy, causing breach of peace and unlawfully setting fire on a jeep was preferred against […]
Central Community College is pleased to announce the signing of Gabi Baack, a graduate of Kearney Catholic High School.
Baack played in 16 games for the Stars, averaging 3.6 points and 2.4 rebounds per game. She helped Kearney Catholic make to two consecutive C1 championship games. The Stars won the 2016 state title over Lincoln Christian, while the Crusaders triumphed over the Stars in the 2017 championship game. Baack’s championship game experience is especially appealing to CCC head coach Billy Perkins.
“Gabi’s experience of being part of a state championship team will help us develop the culture we want here at Central Community College,” said Perkins. “Gabi understands the importance of commitment and the work that it takes to reach championship status. That experience will help us develop that culture here.”
Baack will be a business management major at CCC. She is the daughter of Ron and Theresa Baack.
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ST. LOUIS, Mo. _Meningitis is fast-moving, and potentially deadly and it's on the rise this year. There have already been more cases than all of last year. College students are most at risk.
The Centers for Disease Control says that of those infected, 10 to 15 percent will die. Of those who survive, 20 percent will have permanent disabilities; brain damage, loss of limbs, hearing loss and/or damage to the nervous system.
By state law every college student living on a campus in Missouri and Illinois living on a campus must receive the Meningococcal Vaccine, unless he or she has a medical or religious exemption.
St. Louis University School of Nursing Instructor, Deborah Artman explains.
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - CCCG Real Estate Corp Ltd
* Says Kunming-based real estate unit plans land development JV with registered capital of 100 million yuan and hold 70 percent stake in the JV after transaction
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Thai soccer team found in cave, but rescue could take months
After finding the Thai soccer team and its coach on Monday, rescuers are trying to get them out, but a heavy rain forecast is working against them.
A 10-month-old boy was shot and killed while on a walk with his father Wednesday afternoon in southwest Houston, police said.
Three men approached the father and infant about 1:40 p.m. in the 5400 block of Braesvalley Drive, and one opened fire, striking the child, police told KHOU-TV.
Witnesses told the station the boy's father ran screaming for help to a nearby Valero gas station, cradling the baby in his arms.
"He's very nervous; he's crying; he's in shock. He say, 'my son, my son!'" witness Mari Hidalgo told KIAH. "The baby has no reaction. Baby no has no moving, no cry, nothing."
Police don't know if the shooting was targeted or random and are asking for anyone with information to come forward.
The Arizona Cardinals say Chandler Jones is here to stay.
Cardinals coach Bruce Arians told reporters Monday that the fifth-year outside linebacker “is not going anywhere,” and “if we have to, we’ll franchise him.”
Jones, 26, recorded 11 sacks in his first season with the Cardinals after getting traded from the New England Patriots last offseason. He was a bright spot for the underperforming Cardinals, who won just seven games in 2016 after winning 13 games en route to a division title last season.
Jones, a Pro Bowl selection in 2015, wants to return to the Cardinals, telling Kyle Odegard of the team’s official website: “I love it here.”
Jones and second-year outside linebacker Markus Golden formed quite the pass-rushing duo in Arizona, with Golden notching 12.5 sacks this past season. Keeping them together would be the right move as the Cardinals look to bounce back from a disappointing season.
Women of Temple Rodef Shalom are presenting an empowerment forum called Jewish Women: Moving Forward in 2017 and Beyond on Sunday, Jan. 22 from 2 – 4 p.m. at the temple at 2100 Westmoreland Street.
The forum will feature opportunities for women to reflect and embrace Jewish values and learn what action they can take on issues such as health care, pay equity, climate change,racial justice and more. “Through direct service, social activism, and philanthropy, we can find ways to use our strength, compassion, and resources for positive social change,” said the invitation to the forum.
Admission to the forum is free, but those who plan to attend can register for the event at trswomensempowe rment17.eventbrite.com. For more information, email Karen Menichelli at karenm@menidavis.com or Malinda Zimmerman at malindaz85@gmail.com.
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Darryl Sutter was a 21-year-old rookie in 1980 with only 8 regular season games under his belt when the Blackhawks met the St. Louis Blues in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. Big brother Brian Sutter, two years older, was already a four-year veteran of the NHL when his Blues traveled to Chicago for the first two games of the opening round.
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April 12Zhongbai Holdings Group Co Ltd :
* Says net profit for FY 2017 Q1 to increase by 2652 percent to 2701 percent, or to be 106.6 million yuan to 108.5 million yuan, compared to net profit of FY 2016 Q1 (3.9 million yuan)
* Says equity transfer as main reason for the forecast
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/n2ibSZ
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March 31 Bank Ochrony Srodowiska SA (BOS) :
* Polish state-run bank BOS reports FY 2016 net loss of 60.1 million zlotys ($15.24 million) versus loss of 51.1 million zlotys a year ago
* FY 2016 net interest income 309.2 million zlotys versus 261.4 million zlotys a year ago
* FY 2016 net fee and commission income 109.2 million zlotys versus 112.7 million zlotys a year ago
* Without including write-downs for wind farm loans, bank could post FY 2016 net profit of over 31 million zlotys net as operating results improved - CEO said in the letter to shareholders
* Earlier on in March, BOS booked $25 million write-down for wind farm loans Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 3.9441 zlotys) (Gdynia Newsroom)
I invite you to watch the newest video on my intent for AETC. The topic is the big picture, and how we all fit into it. I truly believe that one of our greatest attributes as Airmen is that we are thinkers. We want to know ‘why.’ Once you have watched the video, I invite you to follow the link below to read the National Security Strategy. Really think about how your role is a part of the overall strategy. In the end, every one of us is critical to the success of Airpower. Thank you for your time, and thank you for continuing to ask the tough questions–they are critical to moving us forward as a command and as an Air Force.
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Police in El Salvador have arrested the domestic partner of a journalist killed over the weekend.
National Police director Howard Cotto said Tuesday that Mario Huezo Portillo has been arrested for killing journalist Karla Lisseth Turcios.
Prosecutor Max Munoz says cameras traced Huezo Portillo when he went to dump the woman's body.
Turcios worked for El Economista, part of La Prensa Grafica media group in the gang-plagued Central American nation.
Huezo Portillo initially told police that he and their son left her resting at home around 12:30 p.m. Saturday. He said when they returned, Turcios had disappeared and did not answer her cellphone or respond to messages.
The 33-year-old journalist's body was found hours later on a highway northeast of the Salvadoran capital, San Salvador.
Police said was strangled.
MADISON (WKOW) -- The City of Madison sent out a sidewalk snow removal alert. It says that snow that fell Sunday evening through Monday needs to be cleared from public sidewalks by noon Tuesday.
Sometimes, it's very difficult to remove ice from the sidewalk. If that is the case, you will need to treat it with sand and/or salt. You can get free sand at various places throughout the city. You can find the list here.
Highlanders head coach Madinda Ndlovu says like any coach in the world, he wants to win games to ensure that Bosso succeeds as much as possible. (Video: Joseph Njanji)
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) - A Muslim aerospace engineer has sued the Spirit Boeing Employees Association for religious discrimination stemming from a party at a lake in Wichita, Kansas.
The American Civil Liberties Union filed a federal lawsuit Friday on behalf of Munir Zanial, a Malaysian national of Indian ancestry.
The association declined to comment.
Zanial rented the group's lake last year to host a party to celebrate Malaysian Independence Day. The lawsuit alleges the association reported him out of fear he used the lake to hold an Islamic State meeting.
It alleged an American flag that had been "desecrated ISIS symbols." But the flag was actually a Malaysian flag and the guests included people of Malaysian Indian ancestry, some wearing hijabs.
Spirit filed a complaint with the FBI, and the association terminated his rental benefits.
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The guys spend a lot of time on the Timberwolves after last night’s loss in game four and answer some Questions of Significant Importance.
Brown County Sheriff's Department arrest brother and sister after slow speed chase in Howard.
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Myanmar State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi has pledged her commitment to achieving lasting peace in the country in 2017.
Speaking at the opening of the National Reconciliation and Peace Centre (NRPC) here, Suu Kyi on Sunday said Myanmar's peace making efforts will meet with success in the coming year, Xinhua news agency reported.
"From this building, we will face the challenge of bringing the country on the right path to the goal of peace and with the help of the people and our good friends in the world who have a genuine goodwill toward the country, we will strive for national reconciliation and peace in Myanmar."
There has already been an NRPC in Yangon chaired by Suu Kyi.
Goldman Sachs raises $7 bln for new private equity fund -sources
June 14 Goldman Sachs Group Inc has raised around $7 billion for its new private equity fund, near the top of its targeted goal, according to two people familiar with the matter.
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A Kitchener man is facing charges of robbery and other offences in connection with a break-in at a Guelph home.
Guelph police say the break-in occurred early Saturday morning at a home on Downey Road.
A man allegedly forced his way into the home and assaulted the person inside, who police say he knew prior to the attack.
A police dog eventually found the man in a stream below an overpass.
The 27-year-old man has been charged with robbery, breaking and entering, unlawfully being in a home, mischief, overcoming resistance while committing a criminal offence and breaching court orders.
In a shocking and disturbing news, an 18-year-old boy allegedly hanged himself a day after he had a scuffle with a few men in Delhi’s Samaypur Badli area. The same men had allegedly molested his sister the same day.
The boy’s body was found hanging in his house, but the police couldn’t find a suicide note. The cops are further probing the matter. A case has been registered and investigation is underway, reported India.com.
The gruesome incident occurred on December 7 when the police got information that Deepak’s (victim) body was found hanging. His mother told the authorities that he had an altercation with a few men in their locality. The men had alleged that he had stolen something. The same people had molested Deepak’s sister and there wasn’t a complaint registered to the police.
The police are conducting their investigation on the basis of victim’s mother’s testimony. They are also probing other angles too to determine the cause of death.
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The Guardian reports from the bomb site of the "mother of all bombs" in Afghanistan. Afghan commanders have told the paper about the impact of the explosion, "which felt more like an earthquake" and has led to some locals feeling safe enough to return to villages, two years after so-called Islamic State drove them out.
Wright totaled just six points (2-7 FG, 2-3 3Pt), four rebounds, three assists and one block in 23 minutes during Friday's 130-105 victory over Portland.
Wright has fallen off the radar somewhat over the past month after being a hot pickup just after Christmas. He has shown glimpses of his upside but has basically fallen behind Fred VanVleet in the rotation. Even in this game where the bench was given additional time due to the nature of the scoreline, Wright failed to take his opportunity. He could get hot again but probably belongs on the waivers in most leagues until he can string some solid performances together again.
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Eau Claire (WQOW) - The City of Eau Claire received more complaints about unshoveled sidewalks so far this winter compared to 2016.
According to city ordinance, Eau Claire residents must remove snow and ice from sidewalks 24 hours after a snowfall. So far this winter, the city received 408 complaints about unshoveled sidewalks, which is up from 2016. City crews said the increase could be because there have been more ice and snow this winter than last.
The city went on to bill more than 145 property owners who did not heed the warning. The city said it gives residents 24-hours to clear the area after alerting them about a complaint. If they do not meet that deadline, a contractor will start shoveling, and the homeowner will get the bill, which cost up to $150. That does not include a possible fine of about $213 dollars for breaking the city's ordinance.
Missouri Senator Roy Blunt says he’s looking forward to Mike Parson’s leadership as governor. Blunt was hosting a roundtable with business leaders at Associated Industries of Missouri in Jefferson City, as Governor Eric Greitens announced his resignation. Blunt gave his first interview to Missourinet, after Greitens resigned:
Blunt says Greitens’ situation was a “huge distraction” to Missouri.
British Pathé is featuring wonderful archival footage from 1965 that reveals how a Matchbox cars factory in Hackney, London built the popular die-cast toys. The toys started as a conceptual design, were built into a wood model, and then headed to production and assembly for final touches.
Begins with fabulous shots of model cars and trucks on a moving conveyor belt. Looks like a surreal motorway with brightly colored cars moving along it. Traffic a go-go!
Matchbox Cars factory. Shots of men at their drawing boards designing Matchbox models. C/Us of prototypes being created – tiny parts are painted then a wooden prototype is created. Mould is made then scaled down. Man operates a pantograph – cutting a mould. Various shots of cars being made. They are then placed on a conveyor belt and are spun around as they are sprayed by a paint machine. C/Us of wheels being applied and women working on a conveyor belt adding small details like clip in seats.
WATSEKA -- The Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley Youth Football Seniors team defeated Watseka 22-2 in its season opener on Saturday.
Aiden Laughery returned a punt 60 yards for a touchdown and scored on an 45-yard run as well. Zander Wier had a 25-yard touchdown run as well.
Laughery also had two extra-point kicks. Kellen DeSchepper had an interception on defense and the Falcons' leading tacklers were Jacob Rutledge, Laughery, Parker Chase and Wier.
April 13 The University of California at Berkeley and University of Vienna in Austria have appealed a ruling allowing a research center affiliated with MIT and Harvard to keep valuable patents on a revolutionary gene-editing technology known as CRISPR.
The patent rights could be worth billions of dollars as the technology could revolutionize treatment of genetic diseases, crop engineering and other areas.
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's Patent Trial and Appeal Board in Alexandria, Virginia, in February ruled in favor of Broad Institute, a biological and genomic research center affiliated with MIT and Harvard, that they invented the technology first.
In the appeal, Berkeley and the University of Vienna are seeking a review and reversal of the February decision, which they say did not determine which inventors actually invented the use of the technology in certain cells. (Reporting by Natalie Grover in Bengaluru; Editing by Anil D'Silva)
Senior political reporter from Business Insider breaks down McCabe's response to his firing, as well as the personal memos he kept on his meetings with the president.
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – Two major stars stopped in the middle of an interview about their hit show just to express their appreciation for the military men, women and families here in Hampton Roads.
This segment of The Hampton Roads Show sponsored by McDonald’s of Hampton Roads and Northeastern North Carolina.
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ST. LOUIS -There is one thing that can help make a better tomorrow for all Americans and that's giving children an excellent education.
Dr. Eboni January OBGYN from East St. Louis joined FOX 2 with advice for raising successful students. She is a firm believer that by limiting higher education we are limiting our future.
Dr. Eboni January will be doing a book signing at Harris Stowe State University on Saturday, July 21. Doors open at 4p.m. and the book signing will be 5-8p.m.
Colin Cowherd just went to war with sports fans in Philadelphia.
On Tuesday "The Herd" host called Philadelphia the “dumbest sports city in America.”
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From Cowherd's nearly four-minute long rant:
"I want to talk about the city of Philadelphia for three minutes — which has to be the dumbest sports city in America because they ran Andy Reid out of town. This is amazing. Andy Reid's won 60 percent of his NFL games with average to below average quarterbacks. Nobody's done that in twenty years. He got to five NFC championships and a Super Bowl with a quarterback that with an 85 passer rating in his career and a 59 percent completion ratio, Donovan McNabb. Nobody does that."
Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian. If you ever need to tell someone a secret, just know that tennis titan Serena Williams is your go to gal, as the 35-year-old Grand Slam champion surprised many when she announced her engagement to Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian on the social platform Thursday (Dec. 29). Williams flexed her…
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The Director-General of National Youth Service Corps, Brig-Gen. Zakari Kazaure, has said that corps members with genuine case could be relocated to their home states.
Kazaure stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Dutse on Tuesday.
He said that there were criteria and due process to follow for redeployment of corps members.
The coordinator said nursing mothers, pregnant women and people with serious ailment, among others, were among these categories.
The DGl said that it would be inhuman not to consider a person with genuine problem, especially ailment, for relocation.
Kazaure said following complaints by civil servants for upward review of salary, the NYSC was also looking at the possibilities of doing same for corps members in view of the high cost of living.
The coordinator pledged that the NYSC would do its best to make life comfortable for all corps members posted to anywhere in the country.
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Families have been urged to make sure their barbecues are in working order after firefighters were called to a blaze in Burnham last night (Sunday).
One crew was sent to a home in Blumfield Crescent at about 6.30pm after a garden fence was set alight during a party.
It is thought to have been caused after damage to the charcoal tray affected the unit’s gas canister.
Firefighters spent about half an hour at the scene.
No one was injured.
Watch manager John Ellis said: “The reminder from us is for people to check that their barbecues are all in good working order and keep it away from fences and garden furniture.”
The game-winner on Tuesday that sent Sweden to the next round of the World Cup was a beautiful goal but, on the flip side, terrible luck for Switzerland and center back Manuel Akanji, who had the unfortunate luck of the ball ricocheting off his foot into his team’s goal.
We've got a goal! Emil Forsberg's strike gets deflected into the back of the net to put Sweden up 1-0 on Switzerland. #SWESUI pic.twitter.com/VoZNbd0l4o — FOX Sports (@FOXSports) July 3, 2018
Related This deflection knocked Switzerland out of the World Cup
So, he was understandably upset. But after the final whistle came an incredible display of sportsmanship: A number of Swedish players went to comfort a distraught Akanji:
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FILE - In this Jan. 26, 2016, photo, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is joined by Maricopa County, Ariz., Sheriff Joe Arpaio at a campaign event in Marshalltown, Iowa. President Trump says he may grant a pardon to former Sheriff Joe Arpaio following his recent conviction in federal court, prompting outrage among critics who say the move would amount to an endorsement of racism. Mary Altaffer, File AP Photo
Blink-182 will have regularly scheduled shows in Las Vegas starting in May after agreeing to a residency at a theater at the Palms casino-resort.
The "pop-punk" band and the parent company of the casino-resort, Station Casinos, on Monday announced the series of shows.
Palms general manager Jon Gray says the band is the "perfect fit for a true rock residency" at the property's Pearl Concert Theater.
The venue can accommodate 2,500. Tickets for the 16 shows scheduled for this year go on sale Friday.
The residency is one of many pieces of the Palms' $620 million overhaul, which also includes a 29,000-square-foot nightclub, a day club, and restaurants in partnership with celebrity chefs Bobby Flay, Michael Symon and Marc Vetri.
The property is west of the Las Vegas Strip.
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E. Lynn Jacobowitz will be mistress of ceremonies at 110th Anniversary Gala banquet of Hebrew Association of the Deaf (HAD).
The Gala will be held at Philadelphia Marriott West in Conshohocken, PA.
JJ Jones will perform mime show; there will be a Disc Jockey with Cocktail Hour and Cash Bar.
To make reservations, contact Heather Goldstein at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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A newspaper reporter from San Diego was trying to learn more about Clemson two days ago during Brad Brownell's off-day press conference.
And, clearly, he still had a lot more to learn.
The question went like this:
"With football at its height just a couple of years ago -- "
Brownell cut him off.
"We're still at a pretty high level, now. What did we make, Final Four? And we've got like, what, a Top 10 recruiting class? We're not going anywhere now. We're not quite a basketball school yet."
TORONTO — North American stock markets were surging this morning in a broad advance across most sectors to start the week.
The S&P/TSX composite index was up 120.35 points to 15,153.73, after 90 minutes of trading.
In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 154.13 points to 22,012.45. The S&P 500 index was up 25.93 points to 2,467.25 and the Nasdaq composite index was up 78.78 points to 6,335.34.
The Canadian dollar was trading at 78.76 cents US, down from an average price of 78.83 cents US on Friday.
The September crude contract was up 26 cents to US$49.08 per barrel and the September natural gas contract was down four cents to US$2.94 per mmBTU.
The December gold contract was down US$6.30 to US$1,281.40 an ounce and the September copper contract was down a penny to US$2.91 a pound.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina leaves Dhaka for Paris on a three-day official visit to attend ‘One Planet Summit’. [Read More]
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JUNEAU COUNTY (WKOW) -- The Juneau County Dispatch Center received a call late Saturday night about a man drowning in a Clearfield Township pond.
Officers arrived shortly after 11:30 p.m. and a search of land and water was conducted, but they were unsuccessful in finding the man.
Sunday, at approximately 3:15 a.m., the body of Daniel A. Kuntz was recovered from the pond, near the location he had last been seen.
The search and recovery of Kuntz was done with the help of the Juneau County Sheriff's Office, Wisconsin State Patrol, New Lisbon Police Department, Necedah Fire Department, Camp Douglas EMS, and the Juneau County Coroner's Office.
Recently, 16-yr-old Brazilian surf prodigy Mateus Herdy was invited to the R&D demo center in Spain to test the Wavegarden Cove. One of the most talented junior surfers in the world, Herdy was able to put his equipment through its paces in a rare solo session at the wavepool. The son of Alexandre Herdy and the nephew of Guilherme Herdy, both former pros and surf legends in Brazil, Mateus was in Europe for the first time competing in the WQS in Zarautz when he was invited to test out The Cove.
Two men have been arrested in connection with the homicide of Derek Miles, a 42-year-old man from Dartmouth who died in January.
Charges are anticipated against a 30-year-old man who was arrested in the 6000 block of Highway 207 in West Chezzetcook, N.S., and a 52-year-old man in the 200 block of Windmill Road in Dartmouth, N.S.
The two men are in police custody.
Miles was pronounced dead after emergency personnel responded to a report of a man in medical distress and were called to an apartment in the 0-100 block of Pinecrest Drive in Dartmouth on Jan. 19.
Police are still looking to speak with people who know more about the incident who have not yet spoken to investigators. Anonymous tips can be sent to Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers and police can be reached directly at 902-490-5020.
TOKYO Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda said on Wednesday that he will continue with the central bank's quantitative easing and yield curve control policy to meet its 2 percent inflation target.
Kuroda also said he did not think the BOJ's asset purchases or expansion of the monetary base are causing any problems for the economy or markets.
(Reporting by Stanley White; Editing by Chris Gallagher)
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) - Less than two months after he took the oath of office, former Northport Mayor Wayne Rose has resigned his appointed position as a representative on the City Council.
The Tuscaloosa News reports Rose was sworn in on May 7 and attended the following council meeting May 21. He was absent from both meetings in June. Council President Jay Logan announced Rose's resignation on Monday.
Logan says Rose told the council that he had to prioritize spending time with his family and running his Northport lumberyard.
The seat was open after the death of one councilmember and the resignation of his first replacement. Councilman Dennis Hambright died suddenly in 2017. The council then appointed Lee Boozer, a retired educator and football coach, but he resigned, citing health concerns.
Information from: The Tuscaloosa News, http://www.tuscaloosanews.com
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Baku. 26 January. REPORT.AZ/ Ministry of Defence declares that Armenian armed units violated ceasefire a total of 14 times throughout the day.
Report was informed in the press service of Azerbaijani Ministry of Defence (MoD).
Armenian armed forces, located in Barekamavan, Voskevan villages and in nameless hills in Noyemberyan region, in Berkaber village and in nameless hills in Ijevan region and in Aygepar village of Berd region subjected to fire the positions of the Azerbaijani Armed Forces located in Gaymagli, Gushchu Ayrim, Gizilhajili villages and in nameless hills in Gazakh region and in Alibayli village of Tovuz region.
The positions of Azerbaijani Armed Forces were also fired from positions of Armenian military units located near the occupied Gorgan village of Fuzuli region, as well as from positions located in the nameless hills in Goranboy and Jabrayil regions.
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Greencastle, Pa. (WHTM) – One teen is dead and another facing homicide charges after a shooting in Franklin County on New Year’s Eve.
It happened just before 10 o’clock New Years Eve at a town-home on the 400 block of West Baltimore Street in Greencastle.
Investigators say the 15-year-old was showing another teen a hand gun, when he shot the teen in the back of the head.
The victim was pronounced dead a the home.
The 15-year-old is facing homicide charges.
It is unclear if the shooting was accidental and where the gun came from.
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Liverpool legend Bruce Grobbelaar has revealed he became an honorary member of Lazio fan club as his heroics helped the Reds beat AS Roma on penalties in the 1984 European Cup final.The match was played at Stadio Olimpico, Rome as Philip George Neal’s 13minute goal was cancelled by Roberto Pruzzo before the break. The match ended in a 1-1 draw and the outcome of the fixture was decided on penalties.Liverpool converted four of their penalties, while Roma managed to convert only two of their shots from the spot kick. The Merseyside club face Roma in the semi-final of the Champions League on Tuesday and Grobbelaar stressed that he is disliked by the Giallorossi fans since then."Roma fans have not forgiven me. I'm on the Olimpico black list, but I have earned the Lazio affection: I became an honorary member of a Lazio Club in South Africa,” Grobbelaar explained
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A mysterious thunder has ended the life of a university undergraduate who was hit while resting in his apartment.
The deceased, Vincent Uche Mbanefo of the Anambra State University died on Monday, July 2, 2018, in Achalla where his residence is located.
A spokesperson for the police in Anambra State believes the student is unnatural.
The police rep SP Haruna Mohammed confirmed this to the Daily Post News.
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Mbanefo was declared dead at a hospital he was taken to by policemen.
Reports stated that the deceased was hit by thunder during a heavy rainfall.
The European Central Bank meets this week amid low inflation and we still don’t know how long the QE program will continue. What’s next? Here is their view, courtesy of eFXnews Nomura FX Strategy Research discusses the EUR outlook going into next week …
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Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra and players Hassan Whiteside, Rodney McGruder, Wayne Ellington, Bam Adebayo and Josh Richardson visited Parkland on Sunday, March 18, 2018 and presented a check from Ultimate Software, a team sponsor, for $500,000 to create college scholarships in honor of the lives of Joaquin Oliver, Luke Hoyer, and Alex Schacter, students killed in last month’s shooting at Douglas High. Twitter @MiamiHeat
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Sidelined for the past month with injury, Queensland lock Josh McGuire has dismissed fears that he will be underdone in next week's State of Origin opener by boldly declaring he is "ready to go".
The Brisbane forward's Origin I hopes appeared dashed when he was ruled out with a six-week ankle injury after a round-eight NRL win over South Sydney.
Raring to go: Josh McGuire. Photo: NRL Photos
And the jury was still out on McGuire's chances of playing June 6's series opener in Melbourne after the Test No.13 was named in the Maroons' starting back-row despite not being sighted on a field in almost five weeks.
But the eight Origin forward allayed concerns over his match fitness.
"I know where I am at and the coach (Kevin Walters) knows where I am at so I am excited to be back in the team and ready to go," said McGuire, Queensland's players' player last year.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 4 Evening' game
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Missouri Lottery's "Pick 4 Evening" game were:
8-7-4-6
(eight, seven, four, six)
Greek Revival: How One Architect Is Refurbishing 15th-19th Century Homes
For contemporary architect Katerina Tsigarida, the island of Patmos is the perfect escape. Having restored several ancient houses to their original glory, she has also made it her home away from home
TOLEDO, Ohio — A Christian group that considers homosexuality to be immoral has bought a building that until late last year housed one of Ohio’s oldest gay bars.
The Blade reports property records show the Bretz Nightclub building in Toledo was bought last month for $148,000.
The Greater Toledo House of Prayer says in a statement the previous owner had tried to sell the building for three years so it could remain open as a gay club. The group says it has no role in closing the club and bought the building because it needs more space for worship services.
The chairwoman of a non-profit group that helps runaway and homeless LGBTQ youths says she has concerns about House of Prayer’s motivations for the purchase and challenges the religious organization to “embrace” it.
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The Indiegogo campaign for the Atari VCS has raised more than $US1.8 million of its $US100,000 target.
Almost six months after preorders should have opened, and a year since it was first unveiled, the Atari VCS (formerly known as Ataribox) has landed on Indiegogo.
It's a Linux-based retro-style console designed to play new games, as well as hark back to a simpler time of Missile Command and Breakout.
Preorders were meant to open on 14 December, but in a last-minute email to fans at the time, Atari announced the Ataribox was delayed. Apparently, Atari needed "to create the platform and ecosystem the Atari community deserves."
The Indiegogo campaign for the Atari VCS has already raised, at the time of writing, more than $US1.8 miollion (of its $US100,000 target) and demand was so high, the crowdfunding site temporarily crashed.
Police are looking for the man who stole $20,000 worth of jewelry from a Long Island mall.Video was released of the theft at a store in the Roosevelt Field Mall in East Garden City.The man is seen looking at a ring and earrings Friday night at Markens Jewelers, then grabbing the merchandise from the employee's hands and fleeing the store on foot.An employee chased the man into the parking lot, where the suspect hopped into a white Nissan Sentra and got away.The subject is described by police as a male black, 6'0" tall, approximately 190 lbs., wearing a green knit hat, blue jeans and a black and white jacket.Detectives request anyone with information regarding this crime to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS.----------
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Caleb Wood scored 14 points and Penn moved to 5-0 in Ivy League play by holding off Yale, 59-50 on Saturday night.
The Quakers have hosted Brown and Yale on the same weekend 59 times in its history. They swept the two-game series for the 39th time after beating the Bears 95-90 in overtime Friday night. Penn has beaten Yale 106 times in 133 meetings.
Penn took a 31-25 lead into intermission, and Ryan Betley opened the second half by drilling a 3 and Max Rothschild converted at the basket to make it 36-25.
Antonio Woods finished with 13 points for Penn (15-6, 5-0). Betley added 12 points and Rothschild 10, and AJ Brodeur pulled down nine boards.
Paul Atkinson scored 20 points and grabbed 13 rebounds to lead Yale (9-13, 2-4), but was the lone Bulldog to reach double-figure scoring.
Big news, last week, was that the adult toy market is growing three times faster than the children’s toy market - previously known just as the toy market.
Lego, Scalextric sets, drones, you name it, are being snapped up by people with jobs and mortgages, Nespresso machines and gym memberships. I know. Disturbing or what? Naturally it goes without saying that most of these people are men, and that these men fall into the category of ones women (looking for suitors) automatically avoid.
It’s just one of those unspoken rules that females absorb by osmosis; point one on the Klaxon List of things that should make you run a mile.
It’s not so specific, the Klaxon List, of course. Until this moment we weren’t aware that there were grown men who spent £500 on a Scalextric set, but we know the type. Adult toy owners fall into broadly the same category as the model railway lot, committed gamers (arguably...
Bitcoin will peak above $60,000 in 2018 before crashing to its fundamental “production cost” of $1,000 the following year, says Saxo Bank, which has published its annual list of "outrageous predictions" for the year ahead.
The Bitcoin phenomenon, which has snowballed significantly this month, will continue next year, with the $60,000 price pushing its market value past $1 trillion. But the Danish investment bank foresees that Bitcoin mania will find "the rug torn out from under it" as Russia and China move to sideline and even prohibit non-sanctioned cryptocurrencies domestically.
Last week, Bitcoin's rise in value surpassed that of 17th-century “tulip mania”, and is on course to create the largest financial bubble in history.
Saxo’s outrageous predictions are not necessarily events that it thinks will materialise, but ones its economists think should be on the radar.
Last year, it correctly...
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) -- National Taiwan University moves up one bracket from 61-70 to 51-60 in university reputation survey announced by British magazine Times Higher Education on Thursday, while it was also the only university in Taiwan that made it into the top 100 in the rankings.
The top 10 schools in the survey were mostly from the United States and the United Kingdom. Harvard University had the best reputation among the world's universities ever since the first survey followed by Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Stanford University.
The top-performer in Asia this year was Japan's University of Tokyo at 11th, followed by Tsinghua University of China at 14th.
The Times Higher Education World Reputation rankings are based on an invitation-only survey of thousands of senior researchers from all over the world.
WAYNESBORO, Pa (WHTM) – Maryland’s newest resident officially got her start in the Keystone State.
Waynesboro Hospital began 2017 by welcoming the birth of their first infant at 8:34 a.m. Sunday.
Brinley Sybil Stotler weighed in at six pounds, 10.9 ounces.
Tanya and Brandon Stotler, of Hagerstown, Maryland, are the proud parents.
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One West Island woman says she cancelled her child’s party at the popular trampoline park in Kirkland after she was told she had to check the box on a waiver that would allow iSaute to use photographs of the children in her care for promotional purposes. Global’s Felicia Parrillo explains.
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – Live Nation is celebrating “National Concert Week” with a great deal on dozens of concerts happening this summer.
They’re holding a special “$20 all-in” ticket deal that will include over 1.5 million tickets to more than 2,000 shows across their roster of summer tours including comedy, country, hip-hop, latin, metal, rock, pop and more.
For one week only, fans can get their hands on the $20 all-in tickets Monday, April 30 at 8:00 a.m. through Tuesday, May 8 at 11:59 p.m.
Click here for a full list of participating artists.
Forget the coin toss, all eyes will be on Pink before Sunday's big game!
As football fanatics prepare for the 2018 Super Bowl, there's one performance (aside from Justin Timberlake's halftime show, of course) that music lovers are anticipating in a major way. Pink will kick off Super Bowl LII by performing the national anthem, an honor previously given to artists like Luke Bryan, Lady Gaga and Idina Menzel.
So what can we expect from the pop-rock songstress? If Pink's past performances are any indication, there's a strong possibility she might take flight with an acrobatic routine. But strictly speaking guarantees, Pink's incredible vocals will undoubtedly steal the show.
ZURICH (Reuters) – Swiss Foreign Minister Didier Burkhalter will resign at the end of October, he announced on Wednesday, shuffling the political deck as neutral Switzerland tries to redefine its relations with the European Union. Burkhalter, 57, has championed putting EU ties on a new footing via a.... euronews-en 6:17:00 PM CEST
A 19-year-old man is in custody, and a puppy is in serious condition after it was stabbed.
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Felony Animal Cruelty – On February 1 at 7:23AM, officers responded to a residence located in the 13300 block of Paramount Ln in Woodbridge (22193) to investigate an animal cruelty complaint. The caller reported to police that the accused, a family member, stabbed the family’s dog, a 10-month old shepherd lab mix, multiple times before leaving the area on foot. The accused was located a short time later by responding officers and detained without incident. The dog was transported to a local animal hospital with serious injuries. Following the investigation, officers arrested the accused without incident.
Arrested on February 1:
Alex Adolpho MENDEZ, 19, of 26 State Shop Rd in Stafford
Charged with felony animal cruelty
Court Date: March 5, 2018 | Bond: Held WITHOUT Bond
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On Thursday, six Fulani herdsmen were rescued by community leaders at Torugbene community, Burutu local government area after youths from the community reportedly repelled an alleged attack on some farmers by the herdsmen in the community.
Eight cattle belonging to the herdsmen were said to have been killed by the youths over what they described as the continued destruction of their farm produce by the grazing herd. Sources from the community told Vanguard that the herdsmen had tried to attack a female farmer who raised alarm, drawing the attention of her sons and other youths of the community who came to her rescue.
One of the sources who spoke on condition of anonymity, noted that farmers in the community have been having a running battle over the years with herdsmen who graze their herds on their farms.
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Securities Pro Joins Foley & Lardner Auditor Liability Group
Law360, New York (February 2, 2018, 6:27 PM EST) -- Foley & Lardner LLP has tapped an experienced securities attorney working in-house at a top-tier accounting firm to join its securities enforcement and litigation practice in Chicago representing auditors in liability cases.
Margaret G. Nelson, who sports more than 15 years of experience with nearly a decade leading enforcement actions for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, joins Foley to represent accounting firms, financial service groups and corporations on auditor liability matters, government enforcement matters, securities litigation and internal investigations.
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The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is now saying that the body they found early Saturday morning is not a woman but is instead a man.
Lt. Curtis Wilson, a spokesman for RCSD, reported Saturday morning that deputies were investigating the suspicious death of a woman after her body was found at about 3 a.m. on Megan Court. Wilson has since changed his report to say that it was a male body found and not a female body.
The Richland County Coroner has ruled the cause of death to be a medical condition. Richland County deputies say they do not suspect any foul play.
Richland County EMS also assisted in this investigation.
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A convicted sex offender was arrested on new charges on Saturday after deputies said he exposed himself at the Boiling Springs Waffle House.
According to warrants Leo Xiong, 33, intentionally exposed his private parts to two female customers at the restaurant on Highway 9.
Xiong was previously convicted of indecent exposure in 2014 and convicted again later that year for failing to register as a sex offender, according to SLED records
Xiong was also arrested in May 2016 for loitering at Northbrook Baptist Church, which is next to the Waffle House on Highway 9.
PREVIOUSLY: Convicted sex offender arrested after trespassing at church
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12:52 Reported News Briefs Tevet 4, 5777 , 02/01/17 Tevet 4, 5777 , 02/01/17 Netanyahu might be toppled – but Judea/Samaria will be saved Read more
Magazine editor sees police investigation against Netanyahu as leading to Israeli sovereignty over parts of Judea and Samaria. ► ◄ Last Briefs
LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) - A retired Bolivian bishop tapped by Pope Francis to be a cardinal is furiously denying suggestions that he has a wife and children and is threatening legal action.
Toribio Ticona said Wednesday that he "has nothing to do" with the alleged actions and said he would bring a legal complaint if the claims continue.
Francis named the 81-year-old cardinal last week. Ticona says the accusations were disproven after they first emerged in 2011 and have "resurfaced as slander in an attempt to attack" the pope by "sectors that are hostile" to the pontiff.
The accusations recently appeared in the Catholic blog "Adelanto en la Fe" - "Forward in the Faith." It cites a 2011 complaint to local Catholic authorities that says Ticona had a family in a rural town.
CHICAGO, April 20 Wal-Mart Stores Inc Chief Executive Doug McMillon's pay rose 13 percent to $22.4 million in the fiscal year ended Jan. 31, according to a regulatory filing on Thursday.
The total compensation, which included cash and stock, compared with $19.8 million he made the previous year, according to the filing to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
McMillon, took over the top job at Wal-Mart in February 2014. (Reporting by Nandita Bose in Chicago; editing by Diane Craft)
Ashton Mozano, chief technology officer at Circadence Corp. in Kearny Mesa, is using the sort of high-resolution videos used in the gaming industry to train the next generation of cyberworkers. He also teaches cybersecurity at the University of San Diego.
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It’s 12 years since LOA’s last album, Broken Valley, and in the intervening time even the band thought that would be a full stop on their story. They’d been in a dark place – singer Mina Caputo has since talked about considering suicide as she struggled with her identity. But after she came out as transgender, the band reconvened, stronger for it, and have returned with a belter.
As ever, the themes are weighty, tackling abuse, selfharm, death, loneliness and empty celebrity culture. But musically they’re punching out of the darkness with gleaming alternative metal anthems packed with soaring, moshpit-baiting choruses, strutting like Stone Temple Pilots and bloodying noses like Helmet thanks to Joey Z’s deeply 90s (and that is totally meant as a compliment) guitar work, part groove-heavy chug, part peacock soloing. Which make the stark gloom of closing piano ballad Little Spots Of You all the more affecting.
BOSTON (CBS) – Bill Heuer and his wife Loretta homeschooled their two sons from birth through high school. Now, Bill serves on the Board of Directors of the Massachusetts Home Learning Association, and travels around the country speaking about the merits of homeschooling and why he felt it was the best choice for his kids. Have you ever wondered what homeschooling is like?
AUSTINTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – The Ohio Department of Medicaid sent a warning to the California Palms and its owner, Sebastian Rucci.
ODM says the facility’s website listed them as an Ohio Medicaid provider but at last check, they were not in ODM’s system.
READ: ODM letter to California Palms
California Palms also called itself a “luxury Medicaid rehab” on its website, ODM said, which is another false claim.
The department asked California Palms to cease and desist those statements from its website.
WKBN 27 First News is working to get a response from Rucci. Watch for that on First News at 10 and 11.
Mark Dombroski died in Bermuda during a trip with his rugby team. The investigation is ongoing. (Published 37 minutes ago)
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The firm presently has a $42.50 price objective on the stock. Vetr 's price target would indicate a potential upside of 23.15% from the company's current price.
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Jay_Zynism/iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Some teenage boys may be taking muscle-building supplements that could have harmful side effects.
According to a study published in the journal Pediatrics, approximately 12 percent of teenage boys say they have taken a muscle-building supplement in their lives. Many of those teens get information on those supplements from friends or health food stores.
A researcher posing as a 15-year-old boy called more than 200 health food stores in the United States to ask about recommended muscle-building supplements. According to the study, 38.5 percent of those stores recommended creatine without being prompted by the researcher. Another 28.7 percent recommended …read more
In the second period of Sunday’s Game 3 between the Penguins and Blue Jackets, Columbus defenseman Zach Werenski took a Phil Kessel shot right under the eye. Since Pittsburgh kept possession of the puck, officials didn’t stop play, which led to Bryan Rust tying the game at three as Werenski spilled red on the ice on his way to the locker room.
The 19-year-old returned to the game in the third period with a full shield, but couldn’t make it to overtime because his eye had swelled completely shut. Werenski ended the Blue Jackets’ 5-4 overtime loss with 19:08 of ice time.
After the game, head coach John Tortorella praised his player in a completely unsurprising way:
Werenski shared a photo of his grotesque eye after the game, and yeah, it makes sense that he didn’t play in OT:
The Blue Jackets are already down 3-0 in the series, but Werenski’s done for the rest of the team’s playoff run, however long (or short) that may be:
Officials from the company building twin high-pressure natural gas pipelines across northern Ohio have told federal regulators sabotage or leaky equipment caused drilling slurry to become contaminated while cleaning a spill near the Tuscarawas River.
Texas-based Energy Transfer Partners tells the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission company officials don't believe there was diesel fuel in the clay-based slurry used during drilling for the 4.2 billion d0llar Rover pipeline project. Two million gallons of slurry spilled into a wetland in Stark County's Bethlehem Township in April. Ohio EPA testing found low levels of diesel fuel at the spill site and in quarries where slurry was dumped. The company says it's hired security for the Tuscarawas River site.
Firefighters in Massachusetts responded to a fast food restaurant over the weekend to free a young girl who got stuck in the playground.
The Telegram & Gazette reports that firefighters responded to a McDonald's in Spencer at around 8pm Sunday.
Firefighters say they needed a ladder to reach the girl, who was stuck 10 to 12 feet in the air.
Firefighters in Spencer, Massachusetts responded to a fast food restaurant over the weekend to free a young girl who got stuck in the playground
It is believed that the girl suffered a dislocated knee. She was taken to a hospital for treatment by a Leicester Advanced Life Support ambulance
Police say it took a cutting tool and about 30 minutes to free her.
It is believed that the girl suffered a dislocated knee. She was taken to a hospital for treatment by a Leicester Advanced Life Support ambulance.
Her name and age were not released, and it is unclear how she became trapped.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) - West Virginia lawmakers are weighing whether to stop requiring state registration of nearly 27,000 storage tanks that can hold up to 210 barrels of brine water and crude oil produced in drilling for oil and natural gas.
At a House hearing Monday, a dozen oil and gas producers say their tanks contain harmless organic materials far from water system intakes, unlike the massive 2014 spill from a chemical tank that shut down the Charleston area's water supply for nine days. They say that they already comply with other similar regulations.
A dozen environmentalists and other advocates say the regulation costs only $20 to $40 in one-time fees and requires companies publicly post notices with emergency contact information. They say drilling wastewater contains drinking-water pollutants and leaks could also taint wells.
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While appearing on the late night German talk show Neo Magazin Royale, the musicians of Rundfunk-Tanzorchester Ehrenfeld performed a really brilliant cover of the Daft Punk electronic funk song “Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger“.
(translated)Week after week the 15 exceptional musicians deliver another outstanding song in Neo Magazine Royale. However, a song has perfected the RTO honorary field every month in the warm-up of the show so that it is just too good for television, but just as appropriate for our exclusive radio station on the internet: Daft Punks “Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger”.
Dzingel won't be in action against Florida on Tuesday due to a bad bruise, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports.
Considering some reports indicated Dzingel suffered a concussion, fantasy owners and fans alike will be happy to hear he is dealing with just a bruise. The Senators will need to promote a player from the minors ahead of Tuesday's clash, with Jim O'Brien likely atop the list.
Jessica Alba isn't just another Hollywood face -- she's also the founder of a billion-dollar business.
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While many only recognize Jessica Alba for her performances in Sin City or Fantastic Four, in the entrepreneurial world Alba’s name goes beyond her role as a Hollywood star.
Related: 50 Inspirational Quotes to Motivate You
Rising to fame as a young actress, Alba saw much success early on. However, it wasn’t until 2015, when Alba co-founded The Honest Company, that she became a prominent name in the business world. What originally began as a beauty line has since grown into a billion-dollar 500-plus-employee business that sells safe and healthy baby, personal care, cleaning products and more.
Related: 10 Inspiring Quotes From Pulitzer Prize-Winning Rapper Kendrick Lamar
It’s safe to say Alba can teach you a thing or two about entrepreneurship and running a successful business.
To learn more, here are 10 inspirational quotes from the actress-turned-entrepreneur.
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The tech, known as ChameleonMask, “uses a real human as a surrogate for another remote user. To do this, a surrogate user wears a mask-shaped display that shows a remote user’s live face, and a voice channel transmits a remote user’s voice.” It looks, to be sure, extremely natural and not unsettling.
“Human Uber,” developed in Japan, provides a way to attend events remotely using another person’s body. “It’s surprisingly natural” says its inventor, Jin Rekimoto of Sony #emtechasia pic.twitter.com/WZHPVcZ6M0 — will knight (@willknight) January 30, 2018
According to Rekimoto, “Our pilot study confirmed that people could regard the masked person as a right person.” The developers also tested cosplaying as an anime character in real life.
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Roger Lynch replaces Naveen Chopra as Pandora Media CEO
A person holds a smart phone with the Pandora app showing in New York, June 9, 2017. — Reuters picNEW YORK, Aug 15 — Music streaming company Pandora Media Inc named Roger Lynch as chief executive yesterday, replacing interim CEO Naveen Chopra who will continue as the chief financial officer.
Lynch previously worked as the founding CEO of Sling TV, Dish Network Corp’s online streaming service.
Pandora shares were up 4.5 per cent at US$8.45 (RM36.28) in after market trading.
The company had faced a management reshuffle in June after Sirius XM Holdings Inc, controlled by media mogul John Malone’s Liberty Media Corp, said it would invest US$480 million, get three board seats and the right to pick the chairman.
Following the Sirius XM announcement Pandora’s co-founder Tim Westergren stepped down as chief executive and board member.
Pandora yesterday also appointed Michael Lynton, chairman of Snap Inc to its board. — Reuters
SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – The Sacramento Kings will bring in six more players Thursday for a pre-draft workout.
The Kings have the #2 pick overall. The team will also draft the 36th player (2nd round).
Three guards and three forwards will workout Thursday at the Golden 1 Center.
Shake Milton (G- 6’6″ 207 lbs.) SMU
Allonzo Trier (G- 6’5″ 205 lbs.) Arizona
Jeff Roberson (F- 6’6″ 220 lbs.) Vanderbilt
EC Matthews (G- 6’5″ 200 lbs.) Rhode Island
Gary Clark (F- 6’8″ 225 lbs.) Cincinnati
Jordan Barnett (F- 6’7″ 215 lbs.) Missouri
The draft if Thursday, June 21 at 4 pm Pacific in Brooklyn, New York.
(AP) – American climate scientist Camille Parmesan is elated at the prospect of spending the next five years doing her research in France instead of the U.S. She’s one of 18 initial winners announced Monday of a special contest launched by President Emmanuel Macron in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s rejection of the Paris climate accord.
In an interview with The Associated Press, Parmesan, of the University of Texas at Austin, described funding challenges for climate science in the U.S. and a feeling that “you are having to hide what you do.” She said Macron’s appeal “gave me such a psychological boost, to have that kind of support, to have the head of state saying I value what you do.”
Parmesan will be working at an experimental ecology station in the Pyrenees on how human-made climate change is affecting wildlife. Trump has expressed skepticism about global warming and said the Paris accord would hurt U.S. business.
Some folks feed on opposition
Have you ever walked into a conversation and gotten the impression the group likely had likely been speaking of the devil… and they believe you’re diablo? American President Donald Trump knows the feeling all too well. Ever since he won the election over Hillary Clinton, whom liberals and the mainstream media had already measured for coronation, an interesting juxtaposition has taken place. Read the full story and more in your Weekend edition of The Ennis News. Be informed, subscribe today!
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MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) – The New England Patriots band will break up after Super Bowl and they have every intention of going out on a high note when they take on the underdog Philadelphia Eagles in Sunday’s National Football League championship game.
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Grandal is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Marlins.
Grandal is off to a solid start to the season, hitting .328/.423/.552 with three homers in 18 games, but he will get the night off after starting each of the previous seven games behind the dish. Austin Barnes will start at catcher and hit sixth in his stead.
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Lloyd and Donnette Segner, of Raymond, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with their family Sunday. They were married in 1968 by the Rev. Riley at Raymond United Methodist Church. She is retired after working for 45 years as a hair stylist, which she was a co-owner of Nu Image Hair Fashion. He worked for Segner Construction, the family business, before leaving to be the fire chief of Liberty Township’s fire department. They have two children, Keith (Amie) Segner and Kellie (Mike) Moffett, and four grandchildren, Klayton and Alyssa Segner and Hanna and Hunter Moffett. They are planning a trip for a later date.
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Yerevan /Mediamax/. Foreign Minister of Armenia Edward Nalbandian will visit Germany on February 16-17 to participate in Munich Security Conference.
Armenian MFA informed that the Minister scheduled a meeting with the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs.
Minister Nalbandian will also have other bilateral meetings.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Yrc Worldwide Inc:
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Josephine R. Narup, 96, of Alton, died at 1:27 p.m. Tuesday, April 11, 2017, at Rosewood Care Center in Alton.
Visitation will be 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, April 17, at Staten-Fine Funeral Home in Alton. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 18, at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Alton. Burial will be at Rose Lawn Memory Gardens in Bethalto.
In light of March being Women's History Month, I would like to call on all citizens to take an opportunity to reflect on the status of women in our culture.
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) brought the end of many cruel practices towards females in Arabia. Specifically, he put them on level footing with men, made it so that they could partake in property, and unequivocally forbade the savage practice of female infanticide. He also beautifully stated, "Paradise lies under the feet of your mother."
Furthermore, Islam from its earliest days sought to empower women. If a woman has any earnings during her marital life, she is not obligated to spend a cent on the household. Islam also provides and guarantees rights to women at the time of divorce.
It is my hope and prayer that we all acknowledge the enormous role women play in our lives and appreciate them for who they are -- compassionate, hard working human beings in this world.
Samar Ahmad,
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Congrats to 16 year old Jordan Horston who just returned home from Argentina after winning a gold medal at the FIBA Basketball World Cup Championships. Horston was one of 12 girls to represent the USA and is a rising junior at Afrocentric High School.
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Horston first tried out for the team in Colorado followed by many games that took them to the final championship game in Argentina where they beat Canada for the gold medal. Horston returned to family and friends Tuesday June 13 at the John Glenn International Airport and was taken to a surprise welcome home party later that evening.
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BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — It was a hostile homecoming for former guerrilla leader Rodrigo Londono as he campaigned for Colombia's presidency in the coffee-growing region he abandoned four decades ago to join the rebels.
Londono's trip to his hometown of La Tebaida on Saturday was touted by his supporters as a chance to canvass for votes with a message of justice for the poor.
But it was nearly wrecked before even beginning when he was chased out of the nearby city of Armenia a day earlier.
A video circulating on social media showed the moment when Londono had to be hurried out of a building by his nervous bodyguards past a small group of hecklers. Later, police had to be called in to control an angry mob that pelted his SUV with eggs.
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Nintendo is ramping up the production of its Switch console, according to a report from DigiTimes (which we first saw via TechCrunch).
The company is set to ship about 20 million units before the end of FY 2017 — which also coincides with the first year of the console on the market — and is going to need to increase production if it wants to hit that mark.
Demand is growing, as expected, and the company is reportedly confident that it will be able to reach its target.
As per DigiTimes' report, one of the biggest problems Nintendo has had to face has little to do with supply chain problems, and more with shortage of key components such as the DRAM.
Foxconn currently takes care of over 50% of the Switch's production output, and will be in charge of delivering higher numbers as Nintendo prepares to launch the console in China some time in early 2018.
A storefront in Dover was smashed open early Tuesday morning and clothing from inside the shop was taken by several people, city police said. It happened between 4:54 a.m. and 7 a.m. at the House of Stylez on Loockerman Street in Dover, according to M/Cpl.
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The Regina Police Service are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a 39-year-old woman who has not been seen since June 27, 2018.
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Will grocery stores of the future be smaller? Will more of us shop on our phones? What tech, shopping trends could mean for how we get our food.
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Outcome of the Board Meeting held on 30th May, 2018 :Board of Directors in its meeting held on 30th May, 2018 has approved the Audited Financial Results(Consolidated and Standalone) for the quarter and Financial Year ended 31st March, 2018.In the above Board Meeting, the Board of Directors also approved the following :1. The Board of Directors have recommended Dividend @ 5% (i.e. Rs. 0.50 Perequity shares).2. 34th AGM of the Company will be held on Tuesday, the 25th September, 2018 at11.00 AM.3. The Share Transfer Books, Register of Members and Register of Beneficialowners will remain closed from 19th Sept., 2018 to 25th September, 2018.Source : BSE
Imagine being pregnant for 15 months. Now imagine having over a million people watching you while you’re in labour and give birth. And then imagine once you’ve given birth, your baby is walking within ONE HOUR!
That’s what giraffes have to go through! April, the giraffe, at Animal Adventure Park in upstate New York, gave birth over the weekend while over a million people watched via live stream.
Here’s an update:
And here’s an adorable video!
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Porch is using augmented reality technology to help homeowners connect with service professionals.
The Seattle-based startup is partnering with Portland-based Streem, which has developed an app that lets home service professionals quickly diagnose and quote a customer’s inquiry using augmented reality on a smartphone.
Also see: Virtual reality therapy helping seniors experience art, music
Streem lets a customer stream HD video of a given issue to a professional, who can then use a digital toolbox to take measurements and other notes. Computer vision technology can automatically detect the brand and model number of a part or appliance. Professionals can guide the conversation with a laser pointer and use arrows anchored to a 3D map of the space. The photos, videos, notes, and data stay saved on the app, which utilizes Apple’s ARKit.
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The South Padre Island Shoreline Task Force considered a pair of beach and dune applications, and discussed beach walkover maintenance issues during their Monday, Jan. 29 meeting.
The Task Force first considered a modification to an existing beach and dune permit for 6800 Padre Boulevard. Shoreline Management Director Brandon Hill explained that property owner Clayton Brashear has already received a beach and dune permit from the City for the project, but was requesting the ability to change the original design of the proposed deck addition to Clayton’s Beach Bar. Brashear proposed altering the design from a set of stairs that descend to the beach, to a ramp, instead. The Board voted in favor of sending the request for the modification to the Texas General Land Office (GLO) for approval.
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The Labour leader held a crunch meeting with Jewish community leaders last night, having apologised for “the hurt and distress caused”.
The comments followed months of criticism, including from his own MPs, for apparently failing to acknowledge the scale of the problem.
Mr Corbyn yesterday met representatives from the Board of Deputies of British Jews, who are elected by synagogues and community groups, and the Jewish Leadership Council charity at Westminster.
Ahead of the meeting, Mr Corbyn said he looked forward to “a good discussion about their concerns and about my absolute determination to ensure there is no anti-Semitism anywhere, in any party in Britain, including my own”.
He added: “We have not done enough fully to get to grips with the problem, and for that the Jewish community and our own Jewish members deserve an apology.
Bizarre video has surfaced showing Justin Bieber being interviewed backstage at last month's Hillsong Conference in Sydney.
In the clip, which has been uploaded to YouTube, the singer cuddles a reporter and even begins brushing his teeth mid-conversation all while discussing his faith.
Justin started the chat by smiling at the camera and joking around. Source: YouTube More
He then started hugging the interviewer who seemed a little surprised. Source: YouTube More
During the interview the singer was flanked by his now constant companion - Hillsong pastor Carl Lentz - who he repeatedly cuddled and looked at adoringly.
Justin also spoke about his growing faith saying that he thinks it is "better, stronger, wiser" than it was two years ago.
Justin then started brushing his teeth. Source: YouTube More
The singer kept brushing his teeth while discussing his faith. Source: YouTube More
× Katharine McPhee engaged to David Foster
(CNN) — Katharine McPhee and David Foster are headed to the altar.
The former “American Idol” contestant and the Canadian musician confirmed their engagement on Tuesday.
Foster, 68, popped the question to McPhee, 34, while the two were vacationing in Italy, according to the former “Smash” star.
“He did it at the top of this mountain in Anacapri,” McPhee wrote in a text exchange she shared on Instagram. “Totally dark, only stars.”
This will be McPhee’s second marriage.
Foster has been married four times and has five children. His last marriage was to “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star, Yolanda Hadid.
McPhee and Foster first crossed paths in 2006 when Foster served as a mentor during love songs week in Season 5 of “American Idol,” on which McPhee was competing.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Providence police are investigating a car jacking that occurred right outside Gilbert Stewart Middle School on Elmwood Ave.
According to officials, two Hispanic men took the victim’s car and cellphone at knifepoint just after midnight on Wednesday.
The victim was not injured.
Police are searching for the vehicle and two suspects.
So far no arrests have been made.
WASHINGTON: US pop star Lady Gaga Saturday announced she had canceled the last 10 shows of the European leg of her world tour due to “severe pain.”In a statement posted on Twitter, the Grammy award-winning singer told fans she was “devastated” but said the decision to cancel the dates on her Joanne World Tour — her fifth headlining tour — was “beyond her control.”“My medical team is supporting the decision for me to recover at home,” she said.“I need to put myself and my well-being first,” she added.Shows affected include dates in London, Paris and Berlin, as well as Stockholm, Zurich and Copenhagen.Dates in Cologne, Germany and Manchester, England were also halted.It comes after the “Born This Way” singer canceled another show in Rio de Janeiro in September after being hospitalized, also due to severe pain.Lady Gaga, who shot to global fame in 2008 with her hit debut single “Just Dance,” has previously revealed she suffers from the chronic pain condition fibromyalgia.
• An article looking forward to next week’s elections in the Sheffield city region said that “unlike Sheffield and Rotherham, Barnsley and Doncaster are not holding council elections in May”. Council elections will be held in Sheffield and Barnsley, and not in Rotherham and Doncaster (With powers for new mayor still uncertain, candidates press on, 23 April, page 15).
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Dear Prince Charles, do you think my brown skin makes me unBritish?
To paraphrase a now familiar adage, ‘if the AFC did not exist someone would have invented it’ for the simple reason that it suggests logical and historical/nostalgic ways out of the ethnic divide that still plagues this country.
Certainly, it is still logical to assume that a young dynamic Indian/African leadership might be able to break the stranglehold of the two major political parties by undermining their ethnic support base. Historically, …to continue reading this article, please subscribe. Already a subscriber ? Sign In.
S-E-S-Q-U-I-P-E-D-A-L-I-A-N Is It Even A Contest Watching Steph Curry Play A Super Long Game Of 'Horse,' Or Is It Just Showing Off?
We'd be leaning towards the latter, but it seems like these high schoolers were genuinely having a great time.
A story so saucy, it almost turned fiery.A man and his accomplice are behind bars and charged after they attempted to burn down his ex-boyfriend's home.Authorities in Daytona, Florida say one man was disguised as a bull in a onesie when the pair broke into the home, stealing the victim's TV, A/C unit, heater, and a vacuum.After taking the items, the suspects boiled a pot of spaghetti sauce and left a towel on the stove.The victim says he and his ex dated but remained friends after the split, so he's not sure why he's angry."I've let him use my car for four months, maybe he's angry about that. Or, maybe he's angry because I gave him $150 to fix his teeth. Maybe he's angry about that," said the victim.The victim's camera alerted him that the men were in his home, he then noticed a towel covering the camera and proceed to call authorities.He says he's thankful he bought the camera.
Jennifer Smith, 16, uses a firehose to put out a mock car fire with Arianna Hubler, 17, during Camp Ember at the West Metro Fire Protection training facility on Saturday. As a female firefighter, Rachel Kohler knows this struggle firsthand.
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Toby Greene escapes ban after GWS star's high hit on Western Bulldogs' Luke Dahlhaus
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Greater Western Sydney star Toby Greene has escaped suspension for his high hit on the Western Bulldogs' Luke Dahlhaus.
Greene has been fined $1,500 by the AFL's Match Review Panel (MRP), but will be free to play in the Giants' match against the West Coast Eagles this weekend.
More to come.
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It's reasonable to presume that the VW entry will smash the record for a production-grade electric car, which Faraday Future set at 11 minutes and 25 seconds with a prototype FF91 sedan.
VW isn't shy about why it's fielding the EV at the Pikes Peak race on June 24th: it's about showing "what is possible in motorsport with an electric drivetrain." It's also a big opportunity to advertise VW's shift to electric cars, for that matter. The concern is whether or not anything learned from creating the I.D. R Pikes Peak will translate to everyday designs. It could help VW keep its cars at maximum performance, but there's a good possibility this is more symbolic than practical.
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Bienvenido Quinto also known as "Ben," of Barrigada, died Aug. 13 at the age of 83.
Rosary is being said daily at 5:30 p.m. in Saint Anthony Chapel at Saint Anthony and Saint Victor Catholic Church in Tamuning.
Last respects will be held 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m Aug. 19, at Saint Anthony and Saint Victor Catholic Church in Tamuning. Mass of Christian burial is being said at 1 p.m. Interment will follow at Guam Memorial Park in Leyang, Barrigada.
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We’ve now gone through our individual Top 10 lists (which you can find at the bottom of this article), and now it’s time to compile them into Collider’s Top 10 Films of 2016.
Here’s how the voting worked: A #1 film got 10 points, a #2 film got 9 points, and so on. If a film appeared high on multiple lists, it’s likely to be on this one. And when I look across the spectrum, it was a really great year for movies. 2016 gifted us with a terrific musical, creepy horror, and, more importantly, new voices that will be worth listening to in the years to come. I’m really proud of the diversity on display with this lineup, and I can’t wait to see what 2017 has in store.
Check our Collider’s Top 10 Films of 2016 below.
More Irish young people take part in sport than any other nationality in the EU.
A new survey of young Europeans' lifestyles found that 42% of Ireland's youth are involved in sport compared to the EU average of 29%.
It also shows that along with Denmark on 39%, more Irish young people are involved in voluntary activity than those in any other EU State.
However, only 36% of young people vote in elections, the second lowest in Europe.
Jonathan Claridge of the EU office said the figures compared with an EU average of 64%.
He said: "It's second only to Luxembourg (which is lowest). It really is the case that Ireland is a bit out of kilter with the rest of Europe when it comes to young people voting in elections."
Brian Dawkins has been named a Hall of Famer the night before the Eagles are set to play in the franchise’s fourth Super Bowl. Dawkins was a finalist last year but didn’t make the cut.
Related Eagles legend Brian Dawkins is now a Hall of Famer
Now Dawkins can take his place as one of the best players to ever put on a uniform.
Here is a statement from team owner Jeffrey Lurie that was released by the Eagles soon after Dawkins was given the good news:
“This is tremendous news, and I could not be more proud of Brian. Being inducted into the Hall of Fame is an honor he truly earned. He epitomized everything we love about the game of football.
His intensity, his passion, his love of the game and his leadership were always dialed in at the highest possible level. He connected in every possible way with the city of Philadelphia and our legion of Eagles fans across the country. We cannot wait to celebrate his special night in Canton this summer.”
“No matter how many exciting and interesting Android smartphones I test, my SIM keeps finding its way back into the Apple iPhone 7 Plus on a regular basis,” Matthew Miller writes for ZDNet.
Why?
1. Operating system updates
2. Dual cameras
3. Responsive performance
4. 3D Touch
5. Free of bloatware
6. Local support
7. Front fingerprint scanner
8. iMessage
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. — Firefighters are battling a wildfire near the University of California, Riverside that came dangerously close to homes, prompting an evacuation order.
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection said the fire broke out near a city street Sunday afternoon and quickly burned uphill into Box Springs Mountains, which includes a reserve managed by the university.
Aerial footage from a news helicopter shows the flames burning close to homes with retardant on their rooftops. Authorities issued evacuation orders for a neighbourhood east of the mountain in Moreno Valley. The orders were lifted several hours later.
About 150 firefighters are battling the blaze, which has scorched 1,000 acres, or 1.5 square miles. It is 44 per cent contained.
A Lake Country business says it has become the victim of its own success. The Kangaroo Creek Farm in Winfield has become so popular, it has outgrown it’s current location so it has to move. Kelly Hayes has the details.
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African leaders have created a body to help coordinate national policies on migration.
AU leaders agreed at 31st summit in Nouakchott Mauritania on Monday set up an organisation called the African Observatory for Migration and Development.
The body, Morocco has said will be based in its capital Rabat.
RIO Tinto is investigating the cause of a spectacular fire that broke out at its Yandicoogina mining operation in the Pilbara on Saturday.
Footage of the incident posted on Jobs in Mining’s Facebook page shows the fire starting in a train load-out bin and rapidly moving along an ore conveyer.
A Rio spokesman said one firefighter was treated for minor smoke inhalation but no-one else was injured and the fire was brought under control quickly.
“Safety is our top priority and Rio Tinto has commenced an internal investigation into the incident and is also working with the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety to understand the cause of the fire,” the spokesman said.
The mining giant said production was not expected to be affected by the fire.
[LISTEN] De Lille: If DA is confident, why not open my hearing to public?
Radio 702 | The Democratic Alliance's Patricia de Lille speaks to 702's Karima Brown ahead of her disciplinary hearing on Tuesday 20 March.
CAPE TOWN - Mayor Patricia de Lille says she believes residents of the city deserve to know what their public leader has been accused of and what she has to say to those allegations.
De Lille has for the past six months been locked in a war of words with Democratic Alliance (DA) leadership stemming from friction within the party surrounding her leadership in the metro.
Last month, she narrowly survived a DA-brought motion of no-confidence vote in council, which she says forms part of a desperate attempt by the party to boot her from her position.
"If the DA is so confident about their case, that they have a water-tight case, I can't see the reason why they don't have [the hearing] open."
Listen to the audio above for the full interview.
JOsh McCollum stands on the side of the road waving a side as part of his Stop the Hate Movement (Source: Daniel Alvarado, KCBD)
In a demonstration on 19th Street Monday, Josh McCollum was set out to bring a little more peace to the world.
Alone on the sidewalk, McCollum waved his sign to cars passing by with the words, "no money needed. Just stop The Hate. and show Love and compassion to each other." This was part of McCollum's self started Stop The Hate movement.
"We see all the stuff going on right now, all the riots in Charlottesville, not too long ago we had all the stuff happening in Dallas, before that I think there was something in North Carolina," McCollum said. "We just have too much hate in this world, meaning our kids are growing up watching these things on TV, thinking it's OK to riot in the streets and assault people, just because your beliefs aren't there."
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March 29Yangzhou Yangjie Electronic Technology Co Ltd :
* Says net profit for FY 2017 Q1 to increase by 20 percent to 40 percent, or to be 47.5 million yuan to 55.4 million yuan, compared to net profit of FY 2016 Q1 (39.6 million yuan)
* Says increased revenue as main reason for the forecast
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U.S. military is reiterating a promise to keep Persian Gulf waterways open to oil tankers as Iran renewed threats to close off the region.
Capt. Bill Urban, a spokesman for the U.S. military's Central Command, told The Associated Press on Wednesday that American sailors and its regional allies "stand ready to ensure the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce wherever international law allows."
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Tuesday suggested Iran could halt regional exports if it is stopped from exporting oil after America pulled out of the nuclear deal with world powers.
Meanwhile, Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani reportedly sent a letter to Rouhani applauding his stance.
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Soleimani, the head of the Revolutionary Guard's expeditionary Quds Force, said his forces were "ready for any policy."
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ENGLEWOOD, Ohio (WDTN) — Several animals died when a garage burned down in Englewood early Monday morning.
The fire started around 1:15 a.m. on Roblar Hills Drive, near Sunnyhills Drive.
Fire officials say the homeowners called 911 after waking up and seeing flames outside their garage.
When firefighters arrived, they found flames showing through the roof of the detached garage.
The garage was destroyed by fire. No one was hurt in the fire.
Firefighters say they called in salt trucks to help cut down on slick spots from the water used to put out the fire.
Fire officials didn’t estimate the amount of financial damage caused by the fire.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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Shackelford (forearm) returned from his rehab assignment Tuesday.
Shackelford missed the start of the season with a forearm strain. The 29-year-old had a 4.70 ERA in 30.2 innings in his major-league debut for the Reds last season, though his 3.64 xFIP indicates that he deserved better results. Kevin Quackenbush was designated for assignment to make room for him.
An Edmonton man whose body was found last week in a north Edmonton neighbourhood was a victim of homicide and may have been killed last year, police say.
Chad Stevenson, 41, died as a result of blunt force trauma, according to an autopsy conducted Monday by the Edmonton medical examiner.
Homicide detectives say Stevenson's death was a homicide, and investigators believe he may have died in 2017.
His death brings Edmonton's total homicide count for 2017 to 43.
Utility workers found his body on April 16 in a residential area just north of McConachie Drive near 175th Avenue and 57th Street.
His family had reported him missing on Nov. 7, 2017. He was last seen alive in the Cy Becker neighbourhood, one community to the east of the McConachie area.
Police said Stevenson's 2006 maroon Pontiac Montana van was recovered on March 20 near 51st Street and 162nd Avenue.
Anyone with information about Stevenson's death is asked to contact police or Crime Stoppers.
Equestrian enthusiasts from four states will converge in Shelburne this weekend for the Holly Ward Memorial Polo Tournament. Ward, a longtime horseman from the Mad River Valley, died in November.
Games are set for 1 and 3 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday at the polo field at 922 Shelburne-Hinesburg Road. Teams from Sugarbush, Boston, Saratoga and New Hampshire will take part.
Tickets are just $5 and spectators of all ages are welcome to bring lawn chairs, food, and refreshments. Tailgating is encouraged, and inquiries about polo lessons are welcome. Information: sugarbushpoloclub.com.
A Florida man is accused of breaking into a funeral home and stealing items including a tub of formaldehyde.
Hernando County Sheriff's deputies went to the Demarco Family Funeral Home in Spring Hill early Friday after someone working in a nearby business saw a man carrying a crowbar going in and out of the building.
Hernando County Sheriff's officials said in a news release that deputies arrested 29-year-old Aaron Meininger on commercial burglary and grand theft charges.
Meininger told investigators he was bored and didn't know he was breaking into a funeral home. He said he didn't even know what he was going to do with the items found in his car, including makeup and various instruments used in funeral preparation.
An attorney isn't listed on jail records.
NEW YORK — Comedy Central's Jordan Klepper is planning a slumber party for young activists pushing for action on gun control
Klepper plans to host Thursday's episode of his show, "The Opposition," from a living room of a private home in Bethesda, Maryland. That's where young people are gathering in preparation for Saturday's March For Our Lives on Washington to oppose gun violence.
Klepper took special interest in the issue even before he began hosting the show last fall. He did several stories on gun control when he was part of "The Daily Show."
BRIAR CLIFF UNIVERSITY HAS A NEW FOOTBALL COACH WHO IS A FAMILIAR FACE TO AREA FANS.
THE CHARGERS INTRODUCED DENNIS WAGNER, WHO WAS THE FORMER HEAD COACH AT WAYNE STATE COLLEGE FROM 1989-95 AND LATER WAS THE OFFENSIVE LINE COACH AT THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA FROM 2004-07.
WAGNER INHERITS A BRIAR CLIFF PROGRAM THAT HAS STRUGGLED THROUGH ITS HISTORY, AND SAYS HE WILL BRING A NEW ATTITUDE AND CULTURE TO CHARGER FOOTBALL, BUILDING WITH THE RETURNING PLAYERS FROM THE 2016 SEASON:
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WAGNER IS A RUN ORIENTED COACH BUT SAYS HIS INITIAL AVAILABLE PLAYER TALENT WILL DICTATE THE CHARGERS STYLE OF OFFENSE THE FIRST YEAR:
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OC………BOX UP ON US. ;13
WAGNER HOPES TO COMPLETE HIS COACHING STAFF WITHIN A WEEK.
HE MOST RECENTLY FINSIHED HIS 5TH YEAR AT LIBERTY UNIVERSITY WHERE HE WAS ASSOCIATE HEAD COACH AND OFFENSIVE LINE COACH.
(AP) – President Donald Trump, still nursing resentment against Attorney General Jeff Sessions for recusing himself from the Russia investigation, says he wishes he’d picked a different leader of the Justice Department.
Trump on Wednesday tweeted a quote from Republican congressman Trey Gowdy, who said Sessions should have told Trump before accepting the job that he planned to recuse himself from the investigation. It comes amid fresh news reports that Trump had asked Sessions to rescind his recusal. Sessions recused himself for possible conflict of interest, leading to the appointment of special counsel Robert Mueller.
Gowdy told “CBS This Morning” on Wednesday that “there are lots of really good lawyers in the country. He could have picked somebody else.” Trump added at the end of his tweet: “And I wish I did!”
If someone decides to abort their baby, only to realize after the fact that they’ve made a horrible mistake, there is typically nothing that can be done.
If the abortion method was medicinal, however, there is a product that can reverse the abortion process within 24 hours of the horrible procedure abortion.
Now, pro-life politicians in Idaho are fighting to ensure their residents are aware of this option before they go through with this life-altering decision.
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BEIJING (AP) — Premier Li Keqiang promises China's economy 'will open even wider,' Beijing will eliminate import tariffs on drugs.
Seven people - including three teenagers - were injured in a shooting in Miami-Dade County this New Year's Day.
Police said the victims were standing outside a house in West Little River, an unincorporated area eight miles north of Downtown Miami, at around 6pm.
A car pulled up and someone inside opened fire on the victims, who were outside the house at Northwest 81st Street and Northwest 14th Avenue.
Scene of the crime: Four adults and three teenagers were injured in a New Year's Day shooting in Miami-Dade County
Six victims are in stable condition while one - a 17-year-old - is in critical condition.
Police have not determined if the victims are related and are interviewing witnesses and victims to try to identify the suspect, the Miami Herald reported.
Police say there may be more than one suspect and a description of the vehicle was not given.
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Head of the Cypriot delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) MP Stella Kyriakidou has been appointed representative of PACE in the European Commission for Democracy through Law, known as the Venice Commission.
According to a press release, this is the second time a member of the Cypriot delegation is appointed representative in the Venice Commission, which is considered to be a very important development for Cyprus, as the position is traditionally given to MPs who are distinguished for their service to PACE, and their experience, objectivity, and fairness.
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HONG KONG, March 19 (Reuters) - The Hong Kong dollar fell to a new 33-year low on Monday, inching closer to the lower end of the monetary authority’s targeted trading band, as the interest rate gap between U.S. dollar rates and their Hong Kong counterpart widened further.
Because the former British colony pegs its currency to the greenback, its money market rates mirror that of its U.S. counterparts.
Early on Monday morning, the Hong Kong dollar fell to a new 33-year of 7.8441 per dollar.
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority, the city’s de facto central bank, has pegged the local currency at 7.8 to the U.S. dollar since 1983, but it allows it to trade between 7.75 and 7.85. (Reporting by Donny Kwok; Editing by James Pomfret and Richard Pullin)
Dr Bürklin-Wolf, Estate Dry Riesling, Pfalz, Germany 2015
Warmer than the Mosel, Pfalz gives a fuller style of Riesling, and this dry offering is bursting with ripe apple and apricot fruit plus white blossoms, while still staying fresh thanks to the crisp lemony acidity. Great complexity and intensity – a versatile wine to enjoy on its own or with light dishes, especially fish.
Alc 12.5%
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LATROBE, Pa. (AP)  Pennsylvania authorities say a man has died of injuries he suffered from lighting himself on fire in his yard.
Firefighters in Latrobe were responding to a shed fire Saturday night when they discovered the man on fire nearby.
Fire Chief John Brasile says the 58-year-old man had left a suicide note on a door to his home, where he lived alone. He says the man was burned over about 80 percent of his body.
The medical examiner says the man died Monday morning of thermal inhalation injuries, and ruled the death a suicide.
Rep. Joe Kennedy (D-Mass.), a rising star in the Democratic Party, was tapped to respond to President Trump’s first State of the Union (SOTU) Address, an opportunity riddled with perils and potential. The State of the Union response can be a make-or-break opportunity for young, ambitious politicians.
Although State of the Union Addresses are typically too slow-moving for many Americans, they remain one of the most watched political events of the year, and the response to the State of the Union is the minority party’s opportunity to provide an alternative vision for the future of the country.
What we learned in Kennedy’s SOTU response last night is that Democrats don’t appear to have a vision for America — or even a coherent policy proposal to offer. There’s plenty of charisma, sure, but nothing of substance.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Court records say a man accused of buying high-powered rifles used in the San Bernardino terror attack has agreed to plead guilty to federal criminal charges.
The documents released Tuesday say Enrique Marquez Jr. has agreed to plead guilty to conspiring to provide material support to terrorists and one other charge.
Prosecutors say Marquez acknowledged plotting with Syed Rizwan Farook in 2011 and 2012 to massacre college students and gun down motorists on a gridlocked freeway. Those attacks never occurred.
Authorities said Marquez purchased the guns used by Farook and his wife, Tashfeen Malik, in the Dec. 2, 2015, attack in which 14 people were killed at a public health agency event before the suspects died in a gunfight with police.
Zylobfon Cash Premier League side Inter Allies have resumed training after a three week break.
The Tema based club have started preparation ahead of the unknown return of the domestic league.
Inter Allies has announced 24 hours earlier that they had parted ways with Coach Keinechi Yatuhashi.
Yatushashi's departure means Yaw Preko and Coach Fazazi will take charge of the club.
The Club posted on their website
"First Team resume training. After three weeks break, the first team has resumed training under assistant coaches Yaw Preko and Adam Fazazi following the mutual departure of former head coach Kenichi Yatsuhashi.
"Club, in anticipation of the league’s resumption, is hoping coach Preko and coach Fazazi will put the team through their paces in other to maintain momentum gathered after the first round of the league.
"Inter Allies will be looking to be involved in some friendlies to keep the players match fit after weeks of inactivity."
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) " Nigeria's government has proposed closing the airport in its capital, Abuja, for six weeks to repair runways that some airlines have described as dangerous.
The government wants to close Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, the country's second busiest, for most of February and March. Work by German construction company Julius Berger will continue after the airport reopens and is expected to take six months.
Flights would be diverted for six weeks to Kaduna city, which is 250 kilometers (155 miles) from Abuja on a road frequented by bandits.
A government statement Monday says officials will meet stakeholders on Thursday, realizing the "high level of discomfort and inconvenience" the closure of one of West Africa's busiest airports will cause.
Abubakar is architect of Nigeria’s current democracy – APC
National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), John Odigie-Oyegun, says former Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar (rtd), is the architect of Nigeria`s current democratic rule. This is contained in the party’s message on Wednesday to Abubakar on his 75th birthday. Oyegun described Abubakar as a first-class nationalist, detribalised leader and a sterling example […]
Abubakar is architect of Nigeria’s current democracy – APC
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A man stole the police car from 17th Street and Washington Avenue and sped away, according to the Miami Beach Police Department. He then lost control of the vehicle at 13th Street and Meridian Avenue and crashed into another car.
While many school systems in the state and around the country are experiencing high absentee rates due to sickness, Benton county attendance rates are very normal for this time of the year. Benton County Director of Schools Mark Florence said ” things could change but as of now we are about the same in attendance as any other month. Just across the river in Humphreys County, all schools are closed for the rest of the week due to sickness of students and teachers. Humphreys County schools will re-open on Tuesday Feb. 21. Monday Feb. is the Presidents Day holiday.
CHARLOTTE, Mich. (AP) — Judge says 265 people have come forward to say they were victims of disgraced former sports doctor Larry Nassar.
sends an announcement of the coming spring's Old Time Music Week (19-26 May 2018) in La Fuente, Andalusia, in southern Spain. Instrumental classes for fiddle, banjo, guitar, mandolin, and ukulele - as well as group and individual singing classes - will be taught by a faculty headed by(of the Bing Brothers of West Virginia), with, and other tutors. More details are here
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The Government links the annual January rise in Britain's regulated fares with the previous July's Retail Price Index (RPI) measure of inflation, which will be announced by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) at 9.30am.
It is predicted to be around 3.5 per cent, leading to the highest increase in fares in five years.
Regulated fares make up almost half of all tickets and include season tickets and standard returns.
Fewer than half (47 per cent) of passengers are satisfied with the value for money of train tickets, according to the latest survey by passenger watchdog Transport Focus.
It has been the policy of successive governments to reduce the funding of the railways by taxpayers and increase the relative contribution of passengers.
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High temperatures have resulted in a record-shattering Valentines Day in 2017 for the Lloydminster area.
For the Border City, the previous daytime high stood at 4.9 Celsius. Today, it reached 6.0. In Cold Lake, the previous record was 5.7, which rose to 10.2, and in Wainwright, it rose to 9.6, with a previous record of 6.5.
With a total of 14 new daytime highs in Saskatchewan, and 34 in Alberta, it was a hot day in February across both provinces.
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Brother of Parkland shooting suspect arrested at Stoneman Douglas
Authorities say the brother of the teen charged with killing 17 people at a Florida school has been arrested for trespassing at the same school.
A Broward Sheriff’s Office report says 18-year-old Zachary Cruz was arrested Monday afternoon at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School and charged with trespassing.
The report says the teen was found riding his skateboard at the school though he had received prior warnings from school officials to stay away from the campus. The report adds that Zachary Cruz told the arresting deputy that he was there to “reflect on the school shooting and to soak it in.”
His 19-year-old brother, Nikolas Cruz, faces 17 first-degree murder charges in connection with the Feb. 14 shooting.
Jail records didn’t immediately list an attorney for Zachary Cruz.
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Tehachapi resident Doug Donckels took this photo of Desert Mariposas, Spring Gold, Brodiaea and other wildflowers in the Black Mountain area of the El Paso Mountains, in the Mojave Desert northeast of Tehachapi. Doug Donckels took this photo of lovely little orange Desert Mariposas, which are also known as Butterfly Lilies .
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A friendly game of dominos turned into a holdup on the city's south side.According to Houston police, four men pulled up in an SUV and tried to rob several people playing dominos.The suspects opened fire at one point, hitting a man several times.The victim was taken to the hospital and is expected to be ok.Police say the shooters jumped into a silver SUV, and haven't been seen since.We're following this story on Eyewitness News. Watch for updates on air, online and on our mobile news app.
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Honoring those who have served our country, that's what Senator Dave Syverson is looking to do in Springfield.
Senator Syverson is asking any family members of veterans to share stories of those veterans, with the state.
The stories will be displayed in the capitol building in Springfield.
Syverson said "It's important to never forget the brave service of our veterans."
Anyone who wishes to submit a story can send a photo, a written story with 250 words or less, what branch the veteran served in and which time period they served.
You can email submissions to the email veteransday@sgop.ilga.gov by October 30th.
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300 dedicated Outlander fans from around the world are to head to the Highlands this spring for a gathering to celebrate their favourite show.
Fans from Australia. New Zealand, Spain , France and the Netherlands are expected at the event in Aviemore in May.
It comes after the huge success of the TV series, which charts the life of Highland clan chief James Fraser, played by Sam Heughan, and his wife Lady Claire, played by Caitriona Balfe.
The third gathering of its kind is being organised by Jeni Hackett, from fans group Outlandish UK, and will include Highland Dancing lessons, and Gaelic classes.
Ms Hackett said: “We have a lot of people come on their own and you do feel a sense of family by the time it’s time to leave.
“I think the show has just managed to capture the beauty of Scotland and many of the fans are interested in their Scottish heritage.”
A 25-year-old Ketchikan man was arraigned Friday in Ketchikan District Court on charges of possession of child pornography. Officers received information about 8:45 p.m. Thursday that Andy W. Cameron was in possession of child pornography on his cell phone, according to the Ketchikan Police Department.
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Second place in the Metropolitan Division will be on the line when the Devils host the red-hot Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday at the Prudential Center in Newark. The Devils have won two straight out of the All-Star break, but the Penguins have won four in a row and are 8-2-0 in their last 10 games.
Here's how the Devils will line up against the Pens on Saturday, where the team will go with 11 forwards and seven defensemen for the third straight game, plus notes and quotes heading into game No. 51.
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Bridgeport;Partly sunny, humid;86;75;SSW;8;75%;35%;10
Chester;Humid with some sun;85;74;SSW;7;76%;35%;10
Danbury;Humid with some sun;87;73;SSW;7;75%;66%;10
Groton;Partly sunny, humid;82;73;SSW;7;86%;30%;10
Hartford;Partial sunshine;90;75;S;8;69%;66%;10
Meriden;Partly sunny, humid;88;74;S;7;71%;44%;10
New Haven;Humid with some sun;86;76;SSW;7;79%;33%;10
Oxford;Partly sunny, humid;86;72;SSW;7;78%;66%;10
Willimantic;Some sun, very warm;89;75;SSW;7;72%;44%;10
Windsor Locks;Hot with some sun;91;76;S;8;67%;66%;10
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NEW YORK (AP) — Sears Holdings Corp. says it's laying off 220 workers primarily at its headquarters in Hoffman Estates, Illinois as it struggles to turn around its ailing business.
A company spokesman said Wednesday the job cuts were across the board and are effective immediately. Sears says it's offering severance and transition assistance to those workers who are eligible.
Earlier in January, the retailer said it was closing more than 100 locations under the Sears and Kmart names. That includes 64 Kmart stores and 39 Sears stores that will be shuttered between early March and early April.
That's in addition to closing about 250 stores announced last year.
Sears, which struggled through a weak holiday season, has been selling off some of its real estate and brands as it tries to raise cash.
TOKYO, April 13 Weekly net trading in shares on the first section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange , Japan's main stock exchange, in thousands of yen. A negative figure indicates net selling. Week to: TOTAL Proprietary Brokerage Apr 7 -23,158,730 -84,838,360 61,679,630 Mar 31 -6,850,509 63,398,392 -70,248,901 Mar 24 -28,205,062 98,718,798 -126,923,860 Mar 17 -8,305,870 407,036,510 -415,342,380 Mar 10 15,514,825 308,894,625 -293,379,800 Breakdown of brokerage totals: Week to: Institutions Individuals Foreigners Securities Cos Apr 7 -42,074,062 -3,575,956 106,718,908 610,740 Mar 31 -78,681,085 78,887,674 -73,803,870 3,348,380 Mar 24 -97,944,942 329,813,395 -375,127,010 16,334,697 Mar 17 -142,810,075 108,871,965 -387,964,019 6,559,749 Mar 10 -79,117,375 -108,377,743 -93,732,725 -12,151,957 Mar 3 -73,156,251 -87,282,354 -79,743,382 -3,589,465 Source: Tokyo Stock Exchange (Compiled by Tokyo Newsroom)
PETER MAX – THE COLLECTED WORKS 1960-2017, a newly-curated collection from Pop artist legend Peter Max, will be on exhibition and available for acquisition at Milwaukee’s Gallery 505 with previews beginning Saturday, June 3. A special uncrating event will take place on Friday, June 2 from 6:00-8:00pm. Peter Max will make in-gallery appearances on Saturday, June 10 from 6:00-8:00pm and Sunday, June 11 from 1:00-4:00pm. The exhibit features Max’s iconic and most infamous pieces, among them “Statue of Liberty,” Max’s famous “Flag” pieces, “Umbrella Man” and the prestigious “Cosmic Runner.” This exhibition is complimentary to the public however RSVPs are required at 414-962-6302 or director@gallery-505.com. Please visit http://www.gallery-505.com/ for additional info.
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--- As we mentioned in the Monday Insider, recruiting position boards tend to have constant activity with names moving up and down into various talent tiers.
Clemson's coaches kicked off their spring evaluation period travels Monday, and several position boards are likely to experience significant shuffling in the coming months.
But maybe none more so than offensive line.
YOUNGSTOWN — Mayor Jamael Tito Brown has appointed Dawn Turnage, a housing adviser at the Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority the past three years, as parks and recreation director.
She will be paid $56,947 annually.
Brown selected Turnage from more than 13 other candidates for the position.
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Jennie Garth denies beef with Tori Spelling, Tiffani Thiessen Rumors of a feud grew louder after Garth and Spelling appeared to diss Thiessen in a segment on "RuPaul's Drag Race" in May.
'90210' stars still hold grudge against Tiffani Thiessen Garth and Spelling appeared in a sketch based off of their '90s hit during the latest episode of "RuPaul's Drag Race.
Shannen Doherty is still crushing it in dance class post-chemo Shannen Doherty, a.k.a. Brenda from “Beverly Hills, 90210,” may be battling breast cancer, but despite her condition, she’s still pushing herself with workouts and putting on a happy face. Keep fighting,...
Las Vegas Metro police said they are looking for the suspects involved in a deadly shooting Thursday.
Officers responded to the incident at 8:18 p.m. in the 100 block of South Martin Luther King Boulevard, near Bonanza Road. Arriving officers found a man suffering from gunshot wounds. He was taken to University Medical Center where he later died.
Citing the preliminary investigation, police said the victim was involved in an argument with several unidentified subjects before the shooting. At some point during the argument, one of the suspects fired a gun multiple times striking the victim. All of the suspects left the scene before police arrived.
The identity of the victim will later be released by the Clark County Coroner's Office.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Metro's Homicide Section by phone at 702-828-3521. To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555.
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Some egg products in Korea have been contaminated with a potentially harmful pesticide, the government said Tuesday, amid a growing health scare in Europe over tainted egg products.Some eggs at a farm with 80,000 hens in Namyangju, east of Seoul, were found to contain the pesticide fipronil on Monday, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs said.The ministry temporarily banned farms with more than 3,000 hens from producing eggs from Tuesday so it can carry out an inspection.It was not known how many samples tested positive for the pesticide, but the Namyangju farm had produced 25,000 eggs per day.The same pesticide has been found in eggs in 17 European countries since the health scandal broke out early this month. (Yonhap)
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A concert of Polish music for organ will be presented by Karen Beaumont, organ. Beaumont will be joined by Susan Platt, organ, and Mike Keegan, horn.
For info: please call Mary Robertson, director of musi and liturgy, 414-264-0049, or email, robertsonm@archmil.org
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MOSCOW, March 19 (Reuters) - More than 6,000 people have left Syria’s eastern Ghouta since Monday morning, Interfax news agency said, citing Russia’s Defence Ministry. (Reporting by Mria Kiselyova, writing by Denis Pinchuk Editing by Catherine Evans)
Kate Beckinsale has thanked fans for helping to keep the memory of her father Richard Beckinsale alive, 39 years after his death.
The Porridge and Rising Damp actor died of a heart attack on March 19 1979, when he was 31 and Underworld actress Kate was just five.
To mark the anniversary, Kate posted a picture on Instagram of Richard, her mother and herself as a baby.
In the sweet snap, Kate is yawning as she is held by her parents.
We miss him every single day . Thank you to everyone who keeps him alive,with love . It’s really helped xxx #march19th A post shared by Kate Beckinsale (@katebeckinsale) on Mar 19, 2018 at 3:57am PDT
The actress, 44, wrote: “We miss him every single day.
“Thank you to everyone who keeps him alive, with love. It’s really helped xxx #march19th.”
Richard Beckinsale played prison inmate Lennie Godber in classic 1970s sitcom Porridge. He was also known for playing medical student Alan Moore in the sitcom Rising Damp.
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PROVIDENCE, R. I. (WLNE) — Former Rhode Island Representative Peter Palumbo plead not guilty during his arraignment Wednesday morning.
He faced a judge on three counts, including embezzlement and filing false documents charges.
An audit found Palumbo could not account for $60,000 in campaign funds, for which he could face up to ten years in prison.
Prosecutors say he embezzled funds from the "Friends of Peter Palumbo Campaign" finance account.
He was also fined for a beach contract that was deemed in violation with the State's Ethics Code.
Prosecutors claimed Palumbo stood to profit off that state contract he bid on back in 2014.
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LeBron James criticizes Trump over Charlottesville
LeBron James has often shown himself to be an athlete unready to bury his head in the sand when it comes to social justice. James proved that again when he tweeted an apparent criticism of President Donald Trump’s actions and words regarding the events in Charlottesville, Virginia, after a white nationalist protest resulted in violence and…
FORGET Larry, the Downing Street cat, Twitter has a new star — and he’s a big fan of Henley.
MiniMonkie, the Henley chimp, likes nothing more than experiencing all that our town has to offer.
This week he was spotted in the town centre enjoying the colourful bunting and hanging baskets in Hart Street.
On Monday, armed with a miniature skateboard, he visited the Makins recreation ground to admire the new £300,000 skatepark.
MiniMonkie was also spotted dressed in goggles and a swim cap at the Thames Marathon swim at the weekend and even donned a tuxedo for the Henley Festival last month.
Can anybody shed light on who the owner of Henley’s most famous publicist may be?
TISHOMINGO COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A Tishomingo County deputy is hit by a vehicle and at least three people are arrested after a chase through two counties.
The pursuit started in Alcorn County and ended on County Road 302 in Tishomingo County on Thursday.
Tishomingo County investigators say, as a deputy went to open the driver’s side door, he was hit.
That’s when Tishomingo deputies shot at the vehicle. It came to a stop a short distance later.
Deputies say a passenger in the car was injured and taken to a Tupelo hospital.
The driver escaped into the woods.
Today, February 2, three people were arrested in Burnsville in connection with the case.
The deputy has some bruising and scratches but will recover.
More information is expected to be released next week.
The opening of the Edmonton Ski Club has been delayed by five days.
“Due to issues with our equipment that is out of our control – we were unable to open this weekend,” read a statement on the club’s Facebook page.
At first, the club announced it would reopen on Thursday but pushed the date back to Saturday. The club now expects to reopen on Feb. 8 at 4:30 p.m..
Last November, the 106-year-old facility on Connors Hill at 9613 96 Ave. posted a note to the door saying the club was going to close its doors after the City of Edmonton had given notice to terminate the club’s lease agreement effective Dec. 10.
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Getting onto a bus with a driver may be a thing of the past someday. Already, a technology company in Sweden is trying out a driverless minibus in Stockholm. VOA's Deborah Block tells us about it.
Just another day in paradise! MIC's Louise Thompson and Ryan Libbey show off toned beach bodies as they enjoy a snorkel trip in the Maldives And Louise Thompson and Ryan Libbey got the year off to a magical start as they enjoyed a day of swimming, snorkelling and speed-boating around remote islands on New Year's Day. Slipping into a skimpy jade snakeskin-print bikini, the Made In Chelsea star, 26, showcased her toned and tanned figure as she emerged from the sea in true 'Bond girl' style, hand-in-hand with her hunky beau.
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ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — The first law enforcement officer in the U.S. ever to be charged with a terrorism offense is again scheduled for trial.
Jury selection begins Monday afternoon in federal court in Alexandria, Virginia, in the case against Nicholas Young, who was a police officer in the region's Metro system when he was arrested last year in a government sting.
Prosecutors say Young bought nearly $250 in gift cards he intended for the Islamic State group, giving the cards to an individual who turned out to be an FBI source.
Young's lawyers say the sting amounts to entrapment after their client was under surveillance for six years.
Documents show Young had been under surveillance since 2010.
The trial had been expected to begin last week but was delayed when new evidence emerged.
JERSEY CITY -- Three Kearny families were displaced by a 2-alarm fire that damaged a Belgrove Drive building this morning, an official said.
At 9:40 a.m. firefighters responded to the three-story, three-family building at 246 Belgrove Drive and found fire on the second floor, Kearny Fire Chief Steve Dyl said, adding that a second alarm was called at 9:48 a.m.
Dyl said the fire which caused moderate damage to the second floor and minor damage to the third floor appears to have started on the second-floor porch.
Firefighters had to deal with icing on the sidewalk and roadway as they fought the flames but the city department of public works has salted the area and Belgrove Drive has reopened.
Resident of the building are staying with friends and family pending its inspection by the city building department.
The fire was ruled under control at 10:18 a.m.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Take the kids (and myself!) trick-or-treating!
Going to hit up some Halloween parties
Watch scary movies at home
Visit some haunted houses
By Gilbert Baez, WRAL reporter
The State Highway Patrol said Friday it is reviewing actions of troopers during a protest outside a Smithfield Foods pork processing plant in Bladen County.
Scores of animal-rights activists gathered Thursday outside the plant in Tar Heel and when some blocked truckloads of hogs from entering, troopers and Bladen County deputies were called to clear the protesters off the road. The encounter escalated as authorities tried to keep the protestors back.
Twelve people were arrested.
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The North Platte Telegraph reports that... -- A winter storm that is sweeping across the country with snow and ice is creating dangerous travel conditions from the Midwest to the Northeast, where hundreds of... -- The Pentagon says China has agreed to return a U.S. Navy underwater drone that had been seized in international waters in the South China Sea. The incident had... WASHINGTON, D.C. - In response to President-elect Donald Trump's nomination of Representative Ryan Zinke to the position of Secretary of the Interior, United States Cattlemen?... The anticipated winter storm has forced several schools to make changes to their athletic schedules for Friday and Saturday.
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× These stores will be closed on Thanksgiving Day 2017
The following retailers with Utah locations will be closed on Thanksgiving (November 23) this year, according to BestBlackFriday.com.
AAFES
Academy Sports + Outdoors
American Girl
AT&T
Barnes & Noble
Bed Bath & Beyond
Burlington
Cabela’s
Chico’s
Costco
Crate and Barrel
Dillard’s
dressbarn
DSW
GameStop
Guitar Center
Harbor Freight
Hobby Lobby
Home Depot
HomeGoods
IKEA
Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores
Jos. A. Bank
Lowe’s
Marshalls
Mattress Firm
Nordstrom
Nordstrom Rack
Office Depot and OfficeMax
Patagonia
Petco
PetSmart
Pier 1 Imports
REI
Sam’s Club
Sierra Trading Post
Staples
The Container Store
T.J. Maxx
Tractor Supply
Von Maur
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Registration for Clark County School District students is now open for 2017-2018.
Families with current students can register on the Parent Portal through Infinite Campus at campusportal.ccsd.net. Those new to the district can begin registration at register.ccsd.net.
School will begin Aug. 14, two weeks earlier than last year.
The district encourages all parents to register and enroll their students by that date, since state funding methods are based on enrollment data. Parents can register on computers in school.
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(Corrects to make clear Moody’s put Italy’s government bond rating under review for downgrade, did not cut Italy’s rating)
MILAN, May 30 (Reuters) - Rating agency Moody’s said on Wednesday it had placed under review for downgrade the long-term deposit ratings of six Italian banks, including Intesa Sanpaolo and Mediobanca.
Moody’s was also reviewing the issuer or the senior unsecured debt ratings of four lenders, including state-controlled Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP), and the counterparty risk assessment of nine institutions, including UniCredit and Credito Emiliano.
The move was triggered by Moody’s decision to put Italy’s Baa2 government bond rating under review for downgrade last Friday. (Reporting by Francesca Landini, editing by Larry King)
This celebrity once threw out a first pitch at a D-backs game — now look what they’ve done to him!
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A spokeswoman for a New Jersey city where the Kushner Cos. is a major real estate developer says the firm has withdrawn its request for a 30-year tax break for one of its buildings.
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Jersey City spokeswoman Jennifer Morrill says the company owned by the family of Jared Kushner sent a letter about a week ago withdrawing a request for a break on city taxes for its planned One Journal Square building. The mayor recently came out against the break.
It is the latest setback for the Kushner real estate company in a city where it has several projects.
The shared office space company WeWork recently pulled out as anchor tenant of One Journal Square. That has reportedly put in doubt a state tax break that was tied to WeWork.
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Pennsylvania State Police want to ensure that all drivers are safe during the July 4th holiday.
State Police Spokesman Ryan Tarkowski says, drivers can help the effort if they suspect someone is drunk behind the wheel.
“If a driver sees another driver they believe to be intoxicated or impaired we ask them to please call 911 immediately and we can get someone out their as soon as possible, whether it’s state or local police to check it out.”
Tarkowski also urges drivers not use their cell phones or send text messages while driving and always buckle up.
Getting set up in a new home can be stressful enough without worrying about the financial strain — but one Dundee organisation set out to change that for many of the city’s hard-up residents.
Since the turn of the millennium, Dundee Starter Packs has helped those who have recently been housed in the city, and are on low incomes, with the essentials they need.
Volunteers collect donations of good quality second-hand wares such as dinnerware, electrical goods, bedding and towels to create ‘starter packs’ for those who cannot afford what they need themselves.
Pat Motion, chairwoman of Dundee Starter Packs, said: “I think it’s amazing. We really weren’t expecting it. It was a very hard group to judge. We’re here so homeless people and the like can get on and start a new life without stigma. What we do is a hand-up, not a hand-out.”
LONDON (AP) — Snow and wintry weather are still wreaking havoc on travelers in Britain, with flights cancelled, roads sheathed in ice and rail travel disrupted.
With temperatures dropping overnight as low as minus 11.6 Celsius (11 degrees Fahrenheit), hundreds of schools were closed Monday. Europe’s largest airport, Heathrow, warned Monday that some flights would be cancelled as it cleared the backlog of flights delayed by Sunday’s snowfall.
Heathrow asked travelers to check with their airlines. In the world of interconnected air travel, any extended disruption quickly leaves planes and flight crews out of position, knocking them out of rotation for their next assignments.
National Rail said poor weather conditions are affecting travel across England and Wales. Trains on Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry, Great Western, and Virgin Trains will all also be affected.
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A 19-year-old man remains in a critical condition after suffering burns to his head, torso, arms and hands in a fire at an automotive workshop in Perth.
The accidental fire started at Precision Automatic Transmissions on Ruse Street in Osborne Park on Monday afternoon. St John Ambulance officers rushed the man to Fiona Stanley Hospital, while a second man suffered superficial burns to his arm but was not required to go to hospital.
Tuesday will see a dry but cool start with some sunny spells. Cloud will increase from the west in the afternoon and a few patches of light rain or drizzle will develop. Highest temperatures of 12 to 14 degrees in mostly light and variable breezes.
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Tonight will be mostly cloudy, with patchy light rain and drizzle. Mist and fog will develop in places also. A mild night, with lowest temperatures of 5 to 8 degrees in mostly light, southwest winds.
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Tomorrow, Wednesday will be mostly cloudy, with light rain and drizzle in places. There will also be a few patches of mist and fog on hills and in some coastal areas. Highest temperatures of 11 to 14 degrees, in light to moderate southwest winds.
Federal authorities say a Connecticut man is headed to prison for more than 12 years for the sex trafficking of two girls.
The U.S Attorney's office says 29-year-old Jason Prawl was also sentenced Monday in Hartford federal court to five years of supervised release. The Bridgeport man pleaded guilty in May to a charge of sex trafficking of a minor.
Authorities say Prawl recruited and transported the two victims to engage in sex acts. They say he began prostituting the 17-year-old girls in 2015. An investigation revealed that he tried to recruit a third minor into prostitution.
Prawl has been ordered to pay more than $10,000 in restitution to the first victim and $2,500 to the second.
He has remained held since his arrest last March.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — A “Bachelor in Paradise” contestant says she’s a “victim” of undisclosed events that led to production of the reality show being put on hold.
In a statement Wednesday, Corinne Olympios said she has hired an attorney and is seeking therapy to deal with what she called the physical and emotional trauma she experienced on June 4.
Olympios said she has little memory of what occurred.
Warner Bros., the company behind ABC’s “Bachelor in Paradise,” a spin-off of “The Bachelor,” suspended production and sent contestants home while it investigates allegations of misconduct on the set in Mexico.
Warner Bros. also said it plans appropriate action depending on the outcome.
The studio didn’t provide further details and declined comment Wednesday on Olympios’ statement.
“Bachelor in Paradise” planned to air its fourth season this summer.
This exceptional home can be found on the 16th floor of the prestigious One Charles Condominiums, in the heart of Back Bay. This rare corner unit has large windows throughout, allowing for ample sunlight, spectacular city views of the Theater District and South/East exposure. There are two spacious bedrooms, two full marble bathrooms, and a large open living/dining area with Brazilian Cherry floors which lead to a high-end kitchen. Amenities include 24/7 full-service doorman, 24/7 concierge and security, valet parking for guests, newly renovated gym, clubroom, conference room and lobby. Located just a half block from the Public Garden, Boston Common and Newbury Street. This building is surrounded by world-class shopping, theater, restaurants and historic landmarks and sites.
Junior cyclists competing in the Under-15 Boys event at the 2017 Hayman Classic take off from the start-finish line in Penticton early Saturday morning. Former Canadian Olympian and national team coach Ron Hayman wants other youngsters to be able to enjoy all the sport of cycling has to offer.
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MAINEVILLE, Ohio – A police officer in Ohio who accidentally shocked a firefighter with a Taser has made amends with cake.
The Hamilton Township Police Department in Maineville, Ohio, outside Cincinnati, posted the story on its Facebook page on Saturday.
“Ofc. Workman was assisting our FD on an EMS call. When they arrived at the hospital an altercation ensued with the patient in the life squad,” the post read.
The police department said Workman used her Taser to subdue the person but accidentally shocked firefighter Rickey Wagoner.
So, as one does in these situations, the officer gave Wagoner a cake that said, “Sorry I tased you!”
It seemed to have smoothed things over.
First look at Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper’s new movie
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Weyerhaeuser (WY) is downgraded to Market Perform from Outperform with a $36 price target at BMO Capital, which says southern log prices, a key EBITDA driver for the company, remain depressed after a decade of sub-par demand and improving forest productivity.
While CEO Doyle Simon has made major business improvements at WY, including margin expansion on limited capital investment, he cannot fight a softening market, BMO believes.
“It could be years before southern log prices improve and the success of WY's Plum Creek merger hinges heavily on Southern timber performance,” the firm says, pointing out that WY has 7.4M acres tied directly to the southern U.S. market.
President David Granger has spoken confidently of a second term for the ruling APNU+AFC Coalition.
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The Indian Action Committee (IAC) wishes to extend congratulations to the newly elected President of the Central Islamic Organization of Guyana (CIOG), Brother Shahabudeen Ahmad.
The IAC recognizes the CIOG, a non-governmental organization which has been in existence for over 39 years, for its significant contribution in the religious, educational and humanitarian, among other works in Guyana, and the IAC looks forward to the upholding of this mandate by the recently named leader.
The IAC looks forward to continuing its maintenance of a cordial working relationship with the CIOG and wishes the organization every success in its future endeavours.
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ORLANDO, Fla. -- A Florida woman lit a cigarette, sparking an explosion of a propane barbecue grill being transported in her SUV.
CBS affiliate WKMG-TV reports the vehicle was in front of the entrance to the Central Florida Fairgrounds when the explosion occurred on Sunday afternoon.
Orlando police Lt. Cindy Lane tells news outlets that the grill was turned on and the propane tank was open in the back of the red Kia Sorento.
According to WKMG-TV, the woman was in the front passenger seat when she lit the cigarette.
Lane says the woman and her husband were burned and their sports utility vehicle was severely damaged. The couple's injuries are not considered to be life-threatening.
The incident remains under investigation.
Sanchez went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a strikeout in Wednesday's loss to the Indians.
The solo shot came in the ninth inning with the White Sox already down by nine, but it helped prevent the club from being shutout. The 25-year-old has strung together a nice stretch over the past four games, hitting .353 (6-for-17) with a homer, two triples and a steal in that span. On the year, Sanchez is now slashing .279/.314/.426.
Pimco sought the new location, its third in the U.S., mostly because of the high cost and competition for recruiting skilled technologists to its headquarters in Newport Beach and its New York office, Roman said in an April 5 interview. Financial firms including Pimco and BlackRock Inc. are increasingly turning to advanced technology, such as artificial intelligence, for portfolio management, economic forecasting, client relations and other operations.
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Russia is committed to honoring its international obligations, including in relation to missiles, the Kremlin said on Wednesday, responding to reports it had violated a treaty with the United States by deploying a new ground-based missile.
“Russia has been and remains committed to its international commitments, including to the treaty in question,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said in a daily telephone briefing.
“Nobody has formally accused Russia of violating the treaty,” he said.
On Tuesday, media reported, citing U.S. officials, that Russia had deployed a ground-launched cruise missile despite U.S. complaints that this violated an arms control treaty banning ground-based U.S. and Russian intermediate-range missiles.
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President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov demanded maximum attention to advancement of soil productivity, land improvement and water supply during a government session, Turkmen Dovlet Habarlary state news agency reports.
The head of state underlined the importance of the current field measures, laying the basis for future harvests of wheat, cotton and other agricultural crops, and ordered to ensure their full conformity with science-based agrotechnology.
Specific orders were given concerning the future increase of production and expansion of range of local agricultural products.
Cotton planting in Turkmenistan usually begins in the late March. Cotton is an important export item in Turkmenistan and is a highly demanded raw material for tens of businesses in dynamically developing textile industry.
Total cultivated area in Turkmenistan exceeds 500,000 hectares.
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Archbishop William E. Lori, Archbishop of Baltimore, will celebrate Mass at St. Paul Catholic Church in Downtown Ellicott City on Saturday, May 2, 2018 at 5 p.m. The community is invited to attend the Mass, during which the Archbishop will pray for the repose of the soul of Sgt. Eddison Hermond, as well as for the residents and business owners who were affected by the recent flooding.
St. Paul Roman Catholic Church is located at 3755 St. Paul St. in Ellicott City.
Retrospective planning approval was endorsed by the Capel Shire Council for a development application for an existing effluent dam supported by an Effluent Management Plan in Elgin.
The applicant constructed a 206m long by 51m wide and 3m deep dam on the site and recommended a further two ponds.
The existing dam was considered to be an “unapproved development” before fronting council on May 23. The management plan had been developed and endorsed through a DairyCare Effluent project delivered by GeoCatch in partnership with Western Dairy.
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Hateful graffiti was found spray-painted on a playground at a Buffalo school Monday.
Symbols that appeared to be a Nazi swastika and a Jewish Star of David were found on a slide at Windermere Boulevard School.
Amherst Police are investigating the graffiti, and a school janitor was called in to clean it up.
Last month, a man and three teens were charged with hate crimes for spray painting similar graffiti in several Western New York towns.
Local families celebrated Groundhog Day in the Newton Save-on-Foods underground parking lot with free pancakes and hot chocolate, games, face painting and more.
The event, which took place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, is a way to create a more vibrant community within the Newton Town Centre, according to the Newton Business Improvement Association.
A member of the media takes video footage at the Guns & Guitars store in Mesquite, Nev., Monday, Oct. 2, 2017. The store’s general manager said Stephen Paddock showed no signs of being unfit to buy guns. Paddock killed dozens and injured hundreds last Sunday night when he opened fired at a Las Vegas outdoor country music festival. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson) Chris Carlson AP
SUNNY ISLES BEACH, Fla. (AP) – Green iguanas are so common now in South Florida that many see them as something like reptilian squirrels.
These iguanas are native to Latin America, were sold as pets and then escaped or were dumped in the wild, where their population has boomed.
Unlike Burmese pythons and other exotic invaders, these plant-eating iguanas have been considered harmless.
But their burrows undermine seawalls and levees, and they eat their way through valuable landscaping as well as native plants. Their droppings can be a real cleanup problem and a health hazard.
Now Florida officials are thinking about ways of controlling their population.
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Two employees are taken to an area hospital after reports of a fire at Red Spot Paint in Evansville. The incident happened Monday just before 12 p.m.
Crews were called to the business for reports of a fire inside of the building. They say it was a small fire that started in a couple of the barrels.
Employees were evacuated before crews arrived on the scene, but two employees were taken to an area hospital for possible smoke inhalation.
There’s no word on what caused the fire.
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Highland Park has just one more hurdle in its quest to complete an undefeated run through District 15-5A this season.
Having already clinched the district title and top seed in the upcoming playoffs, the Scots will host fellow playoff contender North Forney on Tuesday for a chance at 14 straight wins in league play.
The Scots (22-9, 13-0) earned two wins on the road last week, including a 65-60 triumph on Friday at Lovejoy that required a second-half comeback. Ethan Nussbaum led the way with 13 points in that game, followed by Ryan Waters with 11 points and Preston Landes with 10.
Three days earlier, HP surged to a 56-48 victory at Wylie East behind a game-high 21 points from Will Enzor. The Scots haven’t lost a game since the Allen Holiday Invitational tournament in late December.
Christmas comes early for more than 1,000 people - including more than 100 senior citizens - in the Texarkana area through The Salvation Army's Angel Tree program.
PLUMSTED TOWNSHIP, N.J. (AP) – Authorities say an elderly Pennsylvania woman and her passenger were killed when their SUV collided with a dump truck in New Jersey.
Ocean County prosecutors say 79-year-old Nancy Harris, of Newtown, was trying to turn on to Route 539 in Plumsted Township around 10:50 a.m. Monday when she pulled in front of the truck, which was northbound on Route 539 and carrying 20 tons of sand.
Harris and her 84-year-old passenger, Helen Conover of Hamilton Township (Mercer County), were both pronounced dead at the scene a short time later. The truck driver, identified only as a 58-year-old Little Egg Harbor man, was treated at a hospital for minor back pain.
Authorities closed the roadway for about four hours while the crash was investigated.
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(CNN) – Fitbit is trying to increase its visibility in the smartwatch market.
The Fitbit Versa looks a lot like the Apple Watch.
The waterproof Versa comes with a heart rate monitor, and a steps and workout tracker.
Those are all features also offered by the Apple Watch.
Unlike the Apple product, the Versa lacks a GPS and a cellular connection option.
It boasts a battery life of up to four days compared to the Apple Watch’s 18 hours.
The Versa costs $200, that’s $129 less than the latest Apple Watch.
Fitbit also revealed Tuesday its first fitness tracker for kids, the Fitbit Ace.
The Ace is similar to the Fitbit Alta and tracks sleep, steps, and physical activity.
Reports of homeless people to the city’s 311 hot line more than doubled last year — but the city says it’s because more workers are looking for them.
Calls and phone messages about homeless people swelled 106 percent, from 24,625 in 2015 to 50,783 last year, records show. More than half of last year’s calls were the city’s homeless-outreach workers reporting the presence of a homeless person, records show.
Canvassers report the location of homeless people on the 311 mobile app, which sends a report to the Department of Homeless Services. The agency is supposed to then deploy an outreach worker to the location.
Mayor de Blasio created the Homeless Outreach & Mobile Engagement Street Action Teams (HOME-STAT) program a year ago, and 2,738 canvassers made 26,737 reports to 311 in 2016, city records show.
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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. -- One person was killed in a shooting in Winston-Salem early Monday morning, according to Winston-Salem police.
The shooting happened at about 4:06 a.m. at a business on Kernersville Road called The Hook.
Police believe the shooting happened during an armed robbery. It is unknown if the victim is the alleged robber or the person being robbed.
Anyone with information on this incident is asked to call the Winston-Salem Police Department at (336) 773-7700.
Winston Salem PD confirm one person is dead after what appears to be an armed robbery at a business called "The Hook" on Kernersville Road. pic.twitter.com/PmxxbqjmyM — Kelsey Fabian (@KelseyFabian) December 11, 2017
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The Hoisington Police Department is still searching for a suspect involved in a stabbing early Friday morning. According to the Barton County Sheriff’s Office Incident Log from April 20th, the case was reported at 1:31 a.m. at 1410 North Vine Street B6 in Hoisington.
Hoisington Police Chief Kenton Doze says the domestic case appeared to start from an argument.
Doze added the victim received medical attention and is in good health condition from any wounds she sustained from the stabbing.
The search for the suspect continues.
A 16-YEAR-OLD male has been charged after his alleged involvement in an attack on a 63-year-old woman.
On February 27, it was alleged a woman was leaving a senior citizens club on the corner of Totness St and Denman's Camp Rd about 7pm when she was approached by two men.
It was believed one of the men kicked her in the chest and knocked her to the ground.
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A 19-year-old man, who was well-known to local police, was found at an Eli Waters address about 10am, February 28.
On March 6, the 16-year-old was arrested and charged with robbery in company with violence.
He appeared before the court earlier this month but will reappear again in May.
The 19-year-old, who was charged with robbery with violence, was released on bail after appearing in Hervey Bay Magistrates Court on March 1.
But the Dutch defender wasn’t surprised his new Liverpool boss made the decision to rest him against Huddersfield – after revealing that his big money fee doesn’t guarantee him an automatic starting position.
Van Dijk believes that he still has a lot to prove and will never take the stance that he can just walk into the team he joined from Southampton.
He said: “I just want to give everything I have and I think I can help the team maybe to achieve a little bit more than what the club is already doing.
“But it doesn’t mean because I was bought for so much money that I am going to play every week. I still need to prove myself.
One man is behind bars following an attempted Murder in Emmetsburg.
Police say that have charged 39-year-old Ryan Clark of Fairmont, Minnesota with attempted murder.
On Sunday, around 1:30 a.m. police were called to 2600 block of 6th street in reference to an assault.
When the arrived, they located a victim who had received several stab wounds and lacerations to his face, torso, and leg.
That victim and another female victim were transported to Palo Alto County Hospital.
After an investigation, Police charged Ryan Clark with attempted murder, assault with a weapon, and two counts of Child Endangerment.
He is booked in the Palo Alto County Jail on a $350,000 dollar bond.
A Long Beach man who was convicted of fatally stabbing his girlfriend was sentenced to 19 years to life in prison, Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office officials announced Monday.
Ngounsay Keo was found guilty of second-degree murder and making criminal threats last month.
The incident occurred on April 13, 2016, when police responded to a home in the 1200 block of Stanley Avenue in Long Beach.
The victim, Karina Duch, 40, was found stabbed to death in a bedroom.
Keo was armed with a knife and he had a self-inflicted stab wound, according to the Long Beach Post.
Keo and Duch had been in a relationship for about 23 years and had two children together, according to a GoFundMe page created by Duch’s brother.
The fundraiser was posted to pay for funeral expenses and the costs of raising the two children, 14 and 7.
Map Duch wrote that the relationship “got violent” and his sister had left Keo just weeks before she was brutally killed.
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Four noisy, disruptive protestors had to be removed from the town hall in Nanaimo where the Prime Minister was speaking.
They were upset about the federal government’s approval of the Kinder Morgan pipeline and continued to yell out while Justin Trudeau tried to answer questions about the federal government’s approval of the project….
Trudeau also spent a fair bit of time explaining the “values test” on the summer job application form.
That test asks applicants to check a box affirming they respect the values set out in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, including women’s reproductive and LGBTQ rights.
1600 people made it into the venue in Nanaimo but as many as 2,000 did not.
Trudeau spent almost two hours answering questions that ranged from affordable housing, barriers to accessibility, NAFTA, residential schools, fish farming, drug prices, and the opioid crisis.
BARDSTOWN, Ky. (WHAS11) -- The Bardstown Fire Chief confirms that the rest of the Barton 1792 distillery warehouse in Bardstown has collapsed after a partial collapse on June 22.
It is not clear what caused the collapse. There are no reports of injuries.
The building dates back to 1940 and held about 20,000 barrels. The first collapse impacted around 9,000 barrels.
After the partial collapse on June 22, about 800 fish were killed in Withrow Creek, which empties into Beech Fork River, due to bourbon that leaked from the barrels, officials said.
Barton is owned by the Sazerac Company which also owns Buffalo Trace in Frankfort, Ky.
WHAS11 has a crew at the scene to gather more information on today's collapse.
More: Bourbon warehouse storing about 20K barrels partially collapses
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Unbeaten Oskar Piechota is the latest fighter to sign with the UFC, as he will face Jonathan Wilson at UFC Fight Night 118.
The event takes place from Gdansk, Poland on October 21. Wilson announced the bout on social media.
In three Octagon fights, Wilson (7-2) is 1-2. “Johnny Bravo” won his first seven and is coming off a decision loss to Ion Cutelaba this past October.
Piechota (9-0-1) has finished all nine of his victories, including two this year in a combined time of 69 seconds.
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Sen. Patty Murray, the second-most senior Democrat on the Veterans Affairs Committee, blasts the White House's vetting of Ronny Jackson and says the committee is looking into every allegation.
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WaMu Ordered To Pay $5M Tax Counsel Fee For Ch. 11 Work
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 8:19 PM EST) -- The liquidating trust created by the Chapter 11 plan of Washington Mutual Inc. must pay $5 million in contingent fees to its tax counsel after a Delaware bankruptcy judge granted a sanctions request from the counsel Friday.
U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Mary F. Walrath said an engagement agreement between the liquidation trust and Grant Thornton LLP was clear in its language that the firm was owed the $5 million for its work on behalf of Washington Mutual in trying to obtain a favorable ruling on the debtor’s...
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MECOSTA TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — A Morley man was killed after his vehicle crashed into a tree Saturday night in Mecosta Township.
It happened around 5 p.m. Saturday near the intersection of Northland and Obert drives.
Authorities said the 19-year-old male driver was unable to make the curve near Olbert Drive and left the roadway before striking a tree.
The victim was taken to Spectrum Health Big Rapids, where he died from his injuries. The victim’s identity won’t be released until his family is notified.
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Eau Claire (WQOW) - Coming back to work on Monday can be hard enough, but after losing an hour of sleep Sunday for daylight saving time, a local coffee shop said its customers needed a brew with extra strength.
"Especially this morning with the snow and the lack of sleep over the weekend, it was definitely a much-needed thing to come into this morning and have that hot cup of coffee," Julia Richard, a barista at The Coffee Grounds in Eau Claire, said.
Richard said here customers were a little more lethargic and made multiple comments about the time change Monday morning. The Eau Claire coffee shop sold more of what they call a "bellhop", but others call a "shot in the dark", which is a cup of coffee with a shot of espresso in it for an extra kick of caffeine to make it through the work day.
GEARY COUNTY – One of Geary Community Hospital’s smallest patients recently participated in the American Heart Association’s Little Hats Big Hearts Campaign.
The campaign celebrates American Heart Month throughout February and is designed to raise awareness for the most common cause of childhood deaths, congenital heart defect. Each newborn at GCH will receive a red knitted hat to wear home and keep.
Little Hats, Big Hearts, honors babies, moms, and heart healthy lives in a very special way.
Thousands of hats are given to babies during American Heart Month to encourage and empower moms to live heart healthy lives and to help their children do the same.
Uncertainty and incompetence sit at odds with a positive business environment, writes Oliver Dixon
For a business to operate successfully and to have any confidence in its future, it needs an environment that is both transparent and predictable. For anyone involved in determining their industry strategy in the UK at present – and for readers of this column, that means the automotive industry in particular – it must be difficult to feel any confidence whatsoever….
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MEXICO CITY (KRON) — One Mexican leader wants his country to stop buying corn from the United States.
The Mexican senator, leading a committee on foreign relations, says she will introduce a bill to buy corn from Brazil and Argentina instead of the United States.
That move could hurt American farmers. Mexico bought $2.4 billion worth of corn from the US in 2015.
Threats of a corn boycott are in response to President Donald Trump’s tough stances on the border with Mexico and NAFTA.
He blames the free trade agreement for sending manufacturing jobs to Mexico.
The US is the world’s largest corn exporter.
US corn experts to Mexico have increased more than 600 percent since the deal was enacted in 1994.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Mutualfirst Financial Inc:
* MUTUALFIRST FINANCIAL ANNOUNCES RECORD 2017 CORE EARNINGS
* Q4 ADJUSTED EARNINGS PER SHARE $0.46
* Q4 EARNINGS PER SHARE $0.19 INCLUDING ITEMS
* RECORDED AN ADDITIONAL TAX EXPENSE IN Q4 OF 2017 OF $2 MILLION DUE TO A REVALUATION OF MFSF‘S DEFERRED TAX ASSET
* ALL NON-EXECUTIVE EMPLOYEES WILL BE GIVEN A $750 BONUS, A $340,000 EXPENSE REFLECTED IN Q4 AND FULL YEAR 2017 RESULTS
* ‍NET INTEREST INCOME FOR Q4 OF 2017 INCREASED BY $624,000 COMPARED TO Q4 OF 2016​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
When it comes to chowing down on kale, Gideon Oji is once again the top dog, beating back a challenge from hot-dog-eating champ Joey Chestnut.
Oji gulped down 22½ 16-ounce bowls of the leafy green vegetable in eight minutes during Sunday's Kale Yeah! Competition at the Erie County Fair in New York. The kale was served raw with oil and vinegar.
The contest is billed as the world's healthiest eating competition.
Chestnut, of San Jose, California, consumed 20 kale servings. He is the reigning hot dog-eating champion at the Nathan's Famous in New York City.
Oji is Nigerian and now lives in Marrow, Georgia. He took the inaugural kale-eating title last year, consuming 25½ servings.
Sunday's event was an unlikely partnership between the Independent Health Foundation and Major League Eating.
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Intro to Kumihimo
Friday Oct 20st 6pm - 9pm
This 3 hour class will provide an opportunity to learn the technique of using two colors to make a round braid using 8 cords on a special Kumihimo disk. We will learn the basics of kumihimo: building your tool kit; choosing braiding material; determining amount of braiding material; setting up your disk; making a keychain. Class size is limited to 8 students. Appropriate for ages 14 and up. Supplies provided by the instructor include Kumihimo disk; Bobbins; small tube of glue; dental floss; weight to attach to braid; braiding material; end caps; handout. Supply fee of $12. To be paid to instructor the day of class. Supplies to bring: sharp scissors; tape measure. Appropriate for ages 13+
Instructor: Jeanne Richard
Class Fee: $35.
Price: $35 plus $12 supply fee to the instructor
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - A plan to improve the appearance of some vacant homes in Louisville will replace boarded-up windows with clear acrylic coverings.
The city calls it "clear boarding." The plan focuses on homes where vandalism and drug abuse has been a problem.
Metro Council has set aside $550,000 for the clear-boarding project. Metro Council member Barbara Shanklin says the clear material costs a little more, but it can improve the look of a neighborhood where there are one or two boarded-up homes.
Shanklin says it could also cut down on theft and other crimes.
Shanklin told WDRB-TV the city will continue an effort to demolish vacant properties in the worst-hit areas.
There are about 5,000 abandoned homes in Louisville.
Information from: WDRB-TV, http://www.fox41.com
Copyright 2018 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Prices at the Pump Up over Last Year in Columbia
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The latest numbers on gas prices in Columbia are higher than this same time last year.
Gas Buddy dot com says the cost per gallon has not moved from the $2.62 per gallon mark we saw last week.
But prices in Columbia are more than 63 cents higher per gallon than they were in 2017, say experts.
The Midlands average is still better than the national average, which is $2.96 a gallon.
Tatum will start during Friday's preseason game against the 76ers, A. Sherrod Blakely of NBC Sports Boston reports.
Coach Brad Stevens seemingly wants to get a look at how different groups of guys play together, so he's bumping Aron Baynes from the starting five and inserting Tatum. During the team's preseason opener, Tatum produced nine points (4-11 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, four assists, two steals and two blocks across 33 minutes.
A Brexit coin to mark the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union has received the tentative backing of the Treasury with Tory MPs calling for it to feature Britannia.
Robert Jenrick, the Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury, said “there could be an argument for” a Brexit coin and it could be used to “commemorate the next chapter in our national story”.
His comments are likely to kickstart a race to design the coin and to decide on which image could be used to represent the UK’s divorce from Brussels.
Tory MPs have already come up with one suggestion: Britannia, the female personification of Britain, which has traditionally been used as an emblem of national unity.
Sir Bill Cash, the leading...
The Weeknd Dissing Bieber's Sex Game?
The Weeknd just took the ultimate shot at Justin Bieber's manhood by hinting he has way more game in the sack than JB ... or so it seems.
He dropped a verse on Toronto rapper Nav's new track, "Some Way" ... and fans are taking it as a diss track against his gf Selena Gomez's ex-bf. He sings about taking someone's chick, and there's this:
"I think your girl, think your girl, fell in love with me. She say my f*** and my tongue game a remedy."
Yeah, definitely a diss. Remember, Justin's been taking all the shots at Weeknd, but score 1 for Abel this time around.
Kevin Cirilli On Trump
Trump travels to New Hampshire to address the opioid addiction crisis as pressure mounts on Mueller. Here's what you need to know about the president's Monday #tictocnews https://bloom.bg/2FT6n1W @kevcirilli (Source: Bloomberg)
Clarkston guard Foster Loyer, who is committed to Michigan State, was awarded the 38th Michigan Mr. Basketball award on Monday, March 19, 2018, in Detroit.
The latest on developments in financial markets (All times local):
9:35 a.m.
Stocks are opening mostly higher on Wall Street led by gains in technology and energy stocks.
Advanced Micro Devices rose 1.5 percent in early trading Monday and Chesapeake Energy rose 2.2 percent.
Trading in Bitcoin futures began Sunday. They fell slightly in early trading Monday from their overnight high. The futures contract that expires in January was trading at $17,820.
Traders are looking ahead to an announcement on interest rates Wednesday from the Federal Reserve. The Fed is expected to raise rates for the third time this year.
The Standard & Poor's 500 index rose 1 point to 2,652.
The Dow Jones industrial average added 3 points to 24,332. The Nasdaq composite added 15 points, or 0.2 percent, to 6,856.
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Police gathered on the scene of a Decatur apartment complex Friday night.
Officers could be seen swarming Roosevelt School Apartments, which are located at 701 W. Grand Ave. WAND-TV sent a crew to the scene, which is clear as of 10:20 p.m.
Neighbors told WAND-TV police found a suspect, but it's unclear what case a possible arrest might involve. Police did not elaborate when the station reached out for more information.
This developing story will be updated as the station learns more.
George Mason High School’s Scholastic Bowl team hosted the Region Tourney Friday. Questions were answered and computations were figured for hours in the round robin style tournament. Mason faced Luray first for a very close 195-190 win. Next was Clarke and the Mustangs prevailed 220-180. In Mason’s third match of the day, they took on Robert E. Lee High School from Staunton and fell 135-210. Congratulations to the Mason Scholastic Bowl team for earning the runner-up trophy in Region 2B. Under new rules this year, only the top team advances to States. Falls Church City Public Schools extends a special congratulations to Cooper McGuire, Adam Hinden and Liam Fribley for earning second team All-Region, as well as all the team members for their great season. Huge thanks to the members of the Fairfax Bar and several parents who volunteered as readers, judges, timekeepers and scorers.
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MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Minnesota is home to six major professional sports teams.
And two of our stadiums are considered among the best in the country.
The Sports Business Journal Awards named Target Center and U.S. Bank Stadium among the nominees for Sports Facility of the Year. U.S. Bank Stadium, the home field for the Vikings, opened in 2016.
The $1 billion stadium also hosted the Super Bowl, Summer X Games and will host next year’s NCAA Final Four.
Also making the list: Target Center. At 30 years old, it’s the oldest stadium on the list. The home court for the Timberwolves and Lynx just underwent a $140 million renovation. The arena has new digital boards, seating and upgraded concourses and concessions.
Other stadiums up for the award include: Little Caesars Arena, where the Red Wings play in Detroit; Notre Dame Stadium; SunTrust Park in Atlanta, the home of the Braves; and T-Mobile Arena, the new ice hockey rink for the Las Vegas Golden Knights.
An organization called the Renaissance Development Group is renovating a former childcare center in Gulfport into a one-stop-shop for helping veterans re-enter civilian life.
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CLARKS SUMMIT, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Philadelphia Eagles fan from Lackawanna County is heading to the Super Bowl, but the reason why he’s going to the big game is what makes this story so special.
Phil DeSarno said his dad Pasquale is the inspiration behind his midnight green man cave in Clarks Summit.
The last conversation Phil had with his father came after Philly lost a playoff game to the New Orleans Saints four years ago.
Pasquale was laid to rest wearing an Eagles sweatshirt, and it was at the funeral that Phil made one last promise to his dad.
“I’ll never forget before the casket closed for the last time, I closed my eyes and I swore to myself that if they go to the Super Bowl, I’m going!” said DeSarno.
Phil kept his word and he’s heading to Minnesota this weekend. If the Eagles pull off a win, Phil plans to bring back a souvenir for his father’s grave.
A WOMAN has been treated for severe burns in Melbourne’s south east overnight.
Police were called to a property on Boronia Avenue in Cranbourne around 6.30pm last night.
A 22-year-old Cranbourne woman sustained severe burns and was transported to hospital in a serious condition.
SUPERLOAD ARRIVES AT PORT, BUT JOURNEY NOT OVER YET
TERROR UNIT NABS 320 PEOPLE AT MELBOURNE AIRPORT
A 29-year-old man is assisting police with their inquiries.
Witness Daniel McCreedy told Channel Seven the woman had been “severely burnt.”
“I just smelt smoke, petrol,” he said.
“I noticed there was a jerrycan in the back (of the house) that was on fire.
“My partner took care of the lady who had been severely burnt.”
The investigation is ongoing.
JOHANNESBURG, March 31 South Africa's Banking Association said on Friday that changing the finance minister and deputy finance minister raised "alarming concerns" for fiscal discipline issues.
President Jacob Zuma replaced Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan with Malusi Gigaba in a cabinet reshuffle late on Thursday and appointed Sfiso Buthelezi as deputy finance minister, replacing Mcebisi Jonas, along with various other changes of ministers and their deputies. (Reporting by Tanisha Heiberg; Editing by Susan Fenton)
Newcastle United have extended an investigation following allegations of bullying and racism at the club.
An inquiry was launched after claims were made against the side’s under-23 coach Peter Beardsley in January.
Chief executive Lee Charnley is leading a wider investigation into language and culture at all levels of the club.
Former England and Newcastle player Beardsley, 56, denies the allegations and has taken a period of leave during the inquiry.
Initial allegations against Beardsley, who has been in his role since 2009, were made by 22-year-old academy player Yasin Ben Al-Mhanni – who claims he was the victim of non-racial bullying.
Findings from that inquiry – including reported claims that Beardsley used racial language against several African players in the academy – were expected to be made public a fortnight ago but have not been released.
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Sumter police are asking for the community’s help in identifying a man and a woman who used counterfeit money to purchase prepaid debit cards at a local business. (Source: Sumter PD)
Sumter police are asking for the community’s help in identifying a man and a woman who used counterfeit money to purchase prepaid debit cards at a local business.
Both of the suspects were caught on surveillance.
Anyone who may recognize them is urged to contact the Sumter Police Department at (803) 436-2700. You can also contact Crimestoppers in any of the following ways:
PHONE: Call 1-888-CRIME SC (888-274-6372)
TEXT: TIPSC plus your tip info to CRIMES (274637)
ONLINE: www.midlandscrimestoppers.com and email a tip.
Your identity will be kept anonymous, and if your tip leads to an arrest, you could be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000.
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BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - Gov. John Bel Edwards has agreed to loosen Louisiana’s regulations on concealed handguns in churches.
The governor’s office announced Tuesday he signed the bill by Republican Sen. Neil Riser into law.
A law passed in 2010 allowing concealed handguns in churches, synagogues and mosques requires anyone wishing to carry into the facilities to take an extra eight hours of tactical training each year.
Riser’s bill, which takes effect Aug. 1, removes the training mandate, saying it’s only required if the church authority or the building owner’s insurance policy requires the training.
Churches, synagogues and mosques choosing to allow concealed carry still will have to inform their congregations of the decision. And concealed handguns still aren’t allowed in churches, synagogues and mosques located on school property.
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Arthur is wanted by the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office for PROBATION VIOLATION ON UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE CHARGES. He was last known to live in the Wichita, Kansas area.
Anyone with information on the location of this person or any other wanted person or about ANY CRIME is urged to contact the Sedgwick County Sheriffs Office at 1.800.874.6449 Wichita-Sedgwick County Crime Stoppers at 316.267.2111 or 911 or texting at CRIMES(274637) and enter TIP217 plus your message.
Name: Arthur Heap Of Birds
Born: 1960
Ht/Wt: 5′ 9″ – 220 lbs.
Other:
Indian Male
Black hair / Brown eyes
Tattoo Left Shoulder; Glasses
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March 30 Subtron Technology Co Ltd:
* Says it will use undistributed profit to pay cash dividends of T$ 0.05 per share to shareholders for 2016
* To use additional paid-in capital to distribute T$ 0.1 per share
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/entzck
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
At several points throughout the conversation, the former star of "Charmed" launches into bellicose, quasi-messianic speeches that make her sound like a latter-day Daenerys Targaryen. ("These men, I could break them with my pinkie. Why are they allowed to govern us, the worms?" and "I'm trying to destroy a … system that's been around for millennia. Right now we're running alongside of a burning bus driven by a … madman.") A few hours later, she'll sit for a similarly discomfiting interview on "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert," one that she'll defend on Twitter as "a Dick Cavett free form hangout." And on Friday, she announced via Twitter that she was canceling the rest of her public appearances after a contentious exchange at a book reading.
The Rose Bowl Parade stepped off in Pasadena, California Monday morning.For the past week volunteers have been putting in long hours to create the spectacular floats. The parade was 5.5 miles long and the theme is "Echoes of Success."The grand marshals for the parade were Olympic gold medalists: runner Allyson Felix, diver Greg Louganis and swimmer Janet Evans.You can watch USC take on Penn State in the Rose Bowl on our sister network ESPN at 4 p.m.
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Mike and Molly are happy to be engaged but, where Molly's about planning the ceremony, Mike's all about the wedding night.
× Big winner! One SuperCash! player hits the $350K jackpot in Milwaukee
MADISON — One lucky SuperCash! player matched all six numbers in the April 14th drawing to win the $350,000 top prize.
The top prize ticket was purchased at A & I Services near 51st and Howard in Milwaukee.
That night’s winning SuperCash! numbers were 4, 7, 8, 20, 31 and 33. The Doubler also came in producing six $1,000 winners.
DOUBLER FEATURE: You can double your prize with SuperCash!. Every night when the winning numbers are drawn, the Lottery will conduct a Doubler drawing. If the Lottery draws a Doubler, all prizes, excluding the top prize, will double. The Doubler is a bonus to you. It does not cost extra.
Winners at all prize levels have 180 days from the drawing to claim their prizes by mail or in person at the Lottery’s Madison or Milwaukee offices.
× Virginia Zoo needs help picking out a name for lion cub
NORFOLK, Va. — With the arrival of a new lion cub, the Virginia Zoo is asking for the public’s help in naming it.
From December 11 at 9 a.m to December 22 at Noon, the zoo will allow the public to submit names in contest form for a $1 per name entry fee, said the zoo.
The money donated in the name voting contest for the 12 pound, six-week-old male cub will go to help save lions in Africa.
The zoo said that it will donate 100 percent of its earnings to the Pride Lion Conservation Alliance.
“Now is your chance to name the cub and help to secure a future for all lions!” said Greg Bockheim, Executive Director of the Virginia Zoo.
A press release from the Virginia Zoo said that the Pride Lion Conservation Alliance leads efforts in four key lion ranges, researching and protecting 20 percent of Africa’s existing wild lion population.
There is fresh fallout for Carolina Panthers star quarterback Cam Newton after an exchange with a female sportswriter that many have viewed as sexist.
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Odhiambo (chest) will not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Rams, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Odhiambo was a full participant at practice Wednesday and was consequently absent from the Seahawks' injury report the rest of the week. The 25-year-old seems ready to play after sustaining a bruised sternum against the Colts last Sunday.
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Nice airport has been evacuated following reports 'of a bomb threat after a suspicious package was discovered'.
A section of Terminal 2 in the airport was evacuated for about an hour today, local reports say.
Reports say there was a forgotten piece of luggage left inside the terminal.
The owner of the bag later turned up.
But the incident caused chaos at the security gates, as well as delays to several flights.
We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.
The New York Yankees made an egregious error tonight while promoting Didi Gregorius bat day:
Before @DidiG18 comes to bat in the 3rd, here's an advertisement for Didi "Gregious" Bat Day. Oops. #Yankees pic.twitter.com/o4RZpssvae — Bronx Bandbox (@BronxBandbox) April 24, 2018
You might miss it at first glance, but if you look a little closer, you will see the spelling error on Gregorius’ last name:
“Didi Gregious Bat Day”
The error didn’t seem to bother him at all, as he went on to hit his eighth home run of the season.
BB, pellet guns can harm animals
Some people may use BB or pellet guns to scare away docile stray animals that come onto their property. But such methods can harm animals and, in many cases, are illegal.
Castex Landing resident Brigitte Boudreaux said she rescued her two-and-a-half year old dog, Baby Girl, last year. When she found the dog, she was starving but sweet-natured. Boudreaux nursed the dog back to health, had her fully vetted and decided to keep her as her own.
“We do have a problem in Castex with people dumping dogs they no longer want,” she said. “Over the years, I’ve rescued many and found homes for them.”
On Nov. 28, Boudreaux went home for a lunch break and found Baby Girl laying down outside. The dog did not want to get up, so her owner knew something was wrong. She moved the dog inside her home.
“I showered her and saw a trickle of blood but I couldn’t tell where it was coming from,” Boudreaux said. “So I brought her to the veterinarian to find out what the problem was.”
× Marlins Select Josh Alberius In 36th Round
FAYETTEVILLE (KFSM)–As the MLB Draft reached its final stages, Arkansas players were still being selected. The latest off the board was right handed pitcher Josh Alberius, after the Marlins chose the righty in the 36th round with the 1079th pick.
Alberius posted a 3-4 record with a 4.55 ERA and struck out 48 batters in 55.1 innings. The Little Rock native appeared in 23 games and started nine, the fourth most for a Razorback pitcher this spring.
In 71 career appearances for the Diamond Hogs, Alberius went 7-7 with a 4.04 ERA.
Other Razorbacks selected so far in the 2017 draft include Trevor Stephan, Chad Spanberger, Cannon Chadwick, Dominic Taccolini and Blaine Knight.
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Two students were found unconscious in an area high school after they each reportedly took a Xanax pill.
It happened on Nov. 30, around noon that day. An emergency medical call was made to Liberty High School in North Liberty after a student was reportedly unconscious. North Liberty Police Chief Diane Venenga said the student was 15-years-old and was able to regain consciousness. The individual was treated by paramedics before they were picked up by parents.
While still at the high school, a second 15-year-old was found unconscious. Paramedics assisted the student, who regained consciousness, and then was also picked up by parents.
Venenga said both students admitted that they took a Xanax pill that that they bought from another person.
Police have charged another minor for distributing a controlled substance.
Some of the most active companies traded Monday on the Toronto Stock Exchange:
Toronto Stock Exchange (15,684.89, up 149.41 points):
Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX). Miner. Down three cents, or 0.11 per cent, to $26.39 on 8.17 million shares.
B2Gold Corp. (TSX:BTO). Miner. Down 12 cents, or 3.12 per cent, to $3.72 on 4.6 million shares.
Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE). Oil and gas. Up 24 cents, or 1.68 per cent, to $14.50 on 4.55 million shares.
Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD). Bank. Up $1.33, or 2.05 per cent, to $66.20 on 4.3 million shares.
Yamana Gold Inc. (TSX:YRI). Miner. Up two cents, or 0.48 per cent, to $4.18 on 4 million shares.
LOS ANGELES — Kyle Lowry scored 20 of his season-high 41 points in the fourth quarter, and the Toronto Raptors held on to stop a two-game skid with a 123-114 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night.
Lowry also had nine rebounds and seven assists, while DeMar DeRozan scored 31 points in another big game in his hometown as the Atlantic Division-leading Raptors got back in winning form on the fifth stop of their six-game road trip.
Nick Young hit seven 3-pointers and scored 26 points for the Lakers, who emerged from a miserable December with their 15th loss in 17 games despite a stirring fourth-quarter rally.
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April 28 Demire Deutsche Mittelstand Real Estate AG:
* FY rental income more than doubled to 76.4 million euros ($83.00 million)(2015: 33.3 million euros)
* Net profit for period declined by around 4% to 27.6 million euros in 2016 (31 December 2015: 28.9 million euros)
* Set itself strategic target of expanding portfolio to a carrying amount of 2 billion euros over medium term beyond 2017
* Expects key performance indictors to improve in 2017 and will provide a forecast of development of significant KPIS for 2017 financial year over next weeks
* Demire has set itself strategic target of expanding portfolio to a carrying amount of 2 billion euros over medium term beyond 2017
* Expects rising income from property letting and falling costs at portfolio and administration level in 2017 financial year Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9205 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
Sky's Simon Thomas hints at 'dark situation' with a person who is 'trying to equate their grief with his' in new video blog about the loss of his wife Gemma
April 24 (Reuters) - Kidbox:
* KIDBOX SAYS HAS SECURED $15.3 MILLION IN A SERIES B FUNDING ROUND LED BY CANVAS VENTURES; BRINGING TOTAL AMOUNT RAISED TO DATE TO $28 MILLION Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: [ ]
YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif. (AP) — Mother Nature is again putting on a show at California’s Yosemite National Park, where every February the setting sun draws a narrow sliver of light on a waterfall to make it glow like a cascade of molten lava.
The phenomenon known as “firefall” draws scores of photographers to a spot near Horsetail Fall, which flows down the granite face of the park’s famed rock formation, El Capitan.
Capturing the sight is a challenge. Horsetail Fall only flows in the winter or spring, when there is enough rain and snow. The sun lights up the fall for only about two minutes at dusk for a few days in February.
Some photographers have had success this year as pictures of the glowing falls are showing up on social media.
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Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Travis Shaw may have looked locked in Tuesday night, but his mind was hundreds of miles away. Keon Broxton and Shaw hit solo home runs and combined for five RBIs to help the Brewers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 8-5 and split their day-night doubleheader.
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Tory MP Bernard Jenkin swiped at the European Union during a heated clash with radio presenter John Humphrys over the prospect of a Brexit transition period in 2019.
The politician backed Chancellor Philip Hammond proposed transition period but insisted “we mustn’t put the cart before the horse” and that it was important to know what the UK was transitioning to.
Speaking on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme, he said: “If there is a ghastly cliff edge because the European Union does plan to ground our aircraft and check every lorry entering the European Union through the Channel Tunnel…”
Humphrys chimed in and added: “Which they would be perfectly entitled to do if there were no customs arrangements.”
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Five things to watch | Ken Goe
The Oregon State Beavers, who have been blown out of every game they have played against FBS competition this season, head south to play 14th-ranked USC in a 1 p.m. game in the Los Angeles Coliseum. It will be televised on the Pac-12 Networks. Once again, the Beavers will be facing an elite college quarterback, this time Sam Darnold (pictured).
Read below for five things to watch.
WASHINGTON — Dallas Rep. Jeb Hensarling is a deficit hawk who has long bemoaned the "fiscal insanity" of a national debt that's now above $20 trillion.
The Republican displays a real-time national debt clock in the hearing room of his House Financial Services Committee. He even voted last month against a Hurricane Harvey relief package because it was tied to an increase in the federal debt ceiling.
And yet he is all-in on a Republican tax proposal that many experts predict could add trillions of dollars to the deficit.
"I cannot envision a plan that I would not end up supporting," Hensarling said recently on Fox News Channel.
Nemours/A.I. duPont Hospital for Children doctors will travel to Jamaica in July to perform the country's first-ever liver transplant. Wochit
The former US Marine Corps general made the comments after he met with fellow defence ministers on Wednesday in Brussels.
But the politician did make reference to “sharing the necessary costs to defend freedom” after President Trump blasting Nato members during his campaign trail for failing to pay into the alliance.
Mr Mattis said: “The alliance remains a fundamental bedrock for the United States and the trans-Atlantic community, bonded as we are together.
“As President Trump has stated, he has strong support for Nato and Nato is in the midst of transformation – it has always been adapting to security challenges, this is nothing new. Perhaps the pace of change has certainly picked up a bit but this is something we can deal with.”
My work in the van rental space has given me a great insight into the links between movement and the economy. The two are inextricably connected.
Like all sectors, commercial vehicle rental experiences a surge in business in periods of economic upswing. However, the almost direct correlation between van rentals and growth imply that movement is not just a gauge of the health of an economy, it is an economic driver in its own right.
The debate around cause versus correlation is hard to resolve until it has been tested by research. Avis Van Rental set out to do exactly that, with the Avis Van Rental Movement Report 2018 — a thorough survey of the perceptions of South African business about the role of movement in society.
In compiling the report, we commissioned research to gauge the perceptions of South Africans about the role of movement in our lives.
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Schroder (shoulder) will warm up with the intent to play Friday against the Celtics, Michael Cunningham of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Schroder officially remains probable to play, but the Hawks will wait to evaluate him after warmups before making an official call on his status. That said, all signs point to Schroder being available in full capacity as he works through a sore shoulder.
DARKE COUNTY – For a second consecutive day Darke County teams have canceled games on Tuesday because of rain.
The Arcanum at Bethel baseball and softball games have been canceled.
The Greenville at Tippecanoe boys tennis match has been canceled.
MOSCOW A senior Russian lawmaker said on Tuesday the resignation of U.S. President Donald Trump's national security adviser, Michael Flynn, suggested Trump had been backed into a corner or that his administration had been "infected" by anti-Russian feeling.
Flynn resigned late on Monday after revelations he had discussed U.S. sanctions on Russia with the Russian ambassador to the United States before Trump took office and misled Vice President Mike Pence about the conversations.
"Either Trump has not gained the requisite independence and he is consequently being not unsuccessfully backed into a corner, or Russophobia has already infected the new administration also from top to bottom," MP Konstantin Kosachev was cited as saying by the RIA Novosti news agency.
Kosachev is head of the upper house of parliament's international affairs committee.
(Reporting by Alexander Winning; Writing by Alessandra Prentice; Editing by Andrew Osborn)
BEIRUT At least two Syrians were killed on Thursday when a bomb detonated next to their car on the outskirts of a town in northeastern Lebanon near the border with Syria, a Lebanese security source said.
The source said the blast was near the border town of Arsal, which has a large Syrian refugee population. He gave no further details.
(Writing by Suleiman Al-Khalidi; Editing by Hugh Lawson)
BEIJING, April 24 (APP):Foreign Minister, Khawaja Muhammad Asif held a bilateral meeting with Foreign Minister of Uzbekistan, Kamilov Abdul Aziz Khafizovich here on Tuesday.
During the meeting held on the sidelines of the Council of Foreign Ministers’ meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, both the ministers spoke highly of the historical relations between the two countries and their deep cultural linkages.
Khawaja Asif appreciated the active support of Uzbekistan for Pakistan’s membership of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization which was finalized during the SCO Astana Summit in Uzbekistan.
The two Foreign Ministers also discussed various issues of mutual interest and agreed to further strengthen bilateral, political, economic and people-to-people relations.
Baku. 27 March. REPORT.AZ/ The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) stated that it will exert necessary efforts to guarantee the participation of Russia's representative in the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 hosted by Ukraine.
Report informs citing Der Tagesspiegel, Chairman of the Reference Group of the Eurovision Frank-Dieter Freiling said.
According to him, the committee has not yet received official notification from the Ukrainian authorities about the ban on Russian singer Yulia Samoilova to perform in Kyiv.
Freiling added that expects interest also from Russia.
Notably, the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) banned entry to the country for three years for Russian 2017 Eurovision participant Yulia Samoilova, citing the alleged "violation of the Ukrainian legislation".
TD Asset Management Inc. Announces Revision to Special Reinvested Distribution for TD International Equity CAD Hedged Index ETF
TORONTO, Oct. 6, 2017 (Canada NewsWire via COMTEX) — TD Asset Management Inc. (TDAM) today announced a revision to the estimated special year-to-date 2017 reinvested distributions for TD International Equity CAD Hedged Index ETF (the TD ETF). The amount …
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La. Hospital Staff Accused Of Missing Fatal Breast Cancer
The family of a woman whose breast cancer went undiagnosed until it was too late brought a wrongful death, negligence and medical malpractice suit against medical staff at a government health center Friday in Louisiana federal court, alleging that they ...read more
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Police have been investigating after a woman’s body was found, and they confirmed they're searching for a vehicle and persons of interest.
The body was found at a home in the 3700 block of Cobble Street in the Holt Woods area Saturday afternoon.
Authorities said the family had not heard from the woman, described to be middle-aged, in a few days. A family member went to the home and found the woman dead inside the house.
Police responded and contacted detectives to investigate. They confirmed the death appeared to be suspicious. They added CSI was called in to process the scene.
Officials said they're searching for a 2009 white Cadillac CTS, with license plate number D0431M, that should have been at the home. The person or people who may have taken the vehicle have been listed as persons of interest.
Anyone with information has been asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 615-742-7463.
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Tottenham Hotspur recorded an impressive 4-1 win at Watford on Sunday that sent them above Manchester City on goal difference and into the top four of the Premier League.
An injury-weakened Watford side put up little resistance as two goals by Harry Kane and another from Dele Alli gave Spurs a 3-0 half-time lead.
Alli scored again early in the second half before manager Mauricio Pochettino took off his scorers ahead of the match against leaders Chelsea at White Hart Lane on Wednesday.
“In three days we have a very important game so if we can rest people and have the opportunity to play different players, it is very important to be fresh and competitive,” Pochettino told Sky Sports.
“I’m very happy because it was a difficult game and the team responded.”
Chelsea are 10 points ahead of Pochettino’s men, but Spurs will remember all too well that it was at Stamford Bridge that their title hopes were finally ended last season.—AFP
Red Sox pitcher returns to field after child undergoes surgery
Boston Red Sox pitcher Craig Kimbrel returned to spring training nearly three weeks after his infant daughter had heart surgery.
WINK News sportscaster Andrew Keesee shared his journey back to the mound.
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April 10 Hainan Shennong Gene Technology Co Ltd :
* Sees to swing to net profit at 1 million yuan to 6 million yuan in FY 2017 Q1 versus net loss at 3.9 million yuan in FY 2016 Q1
* Says increased operating revenue as main reason for the forecast
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Based off of the hilarious movie starring Bill Murray, Groundhog Day tells the story of disgruntled weatherman Phil Connors, who is living the same day over and over (and over). Learn all about this warm-hearted comedy.
U.S. Senate backs legislation to slap new sanctions on Russia
WASHINGTON, June 14 The U.S. Senate voted overwhelmingly on Wednesday for new sanctions punishing Russia for meddling in the 2016 U.S. election, and to force President Donald Trump to get Congress' approval before easing any existing sanctions.
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DENVER -- After five years of trying to have a baby, Hannah and Ted Fair of Denver welcomed not one, but four new babies.
Hannah and Ted have been on fertility treatments for the past two years after struggling to conceive a child.
Now they're mom and dad to three girls and a one boy. All four are healthy.
"At the six-week ultrasound they told us it was triplets. After that he's like you're definitely going on birth control. We're done after this and I was like no ... you have always known I wanted four kids. And so when we went back in at eight weeks and they found the fourth heartbeat, he was like you always get your way don't you."
Harry, Mary Catherine, Francis Kay and Helen Bennett were born January 28 at Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center in Denver.
The four little ones are currently resting at Rocky Mountain Children's Hospital.
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IDW comics or Novels I just reading the novels Exodus, I am read like 5 chapters thus far. So far it's a good read. But what I would like to know, what do you prefer reading and find more interesting, current IDW LL and OP? Or the Novels: Exodus, Exiles, Retribution? __________________
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Galway United have been drawn away to North End United of the Wexford League in the first round of the FAI Cup following this afternoon’s draw at the Aviva Stadium. The game scheduled for the weekend of the 12th of August. Defending champions Cork City will face Home Farm while Dundalk have been drawn at home to Cobh Ramblers.
The Draw in Full is
Drogheda United v Shamrock Rovers
UCD v Pike Rovers
Blarney United v Derry City
Shelbourne v Athlone Town
Newmarket Celtic v Cabinteely
Cockhill Celtic v Limerick
Dundalk v Cobh Ramblers
Bray Wanderers v Finn Harps
Skerries Town v Waterford
Sligo Rovers v Longford Town
Maynooth University Town v Leeds
North End United v Galway United
Home Farm v Cork City
Wexford v Bohemians
Inchicore Athletic v St Patrick’s Athletic
Dublin Bus v CIE Ranch
Winning numbers drawn in 'Roadrunner Cash' game
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the New Mexico Lottery's "Roadrunner Cash" game were:
03-21-22-27-36
(three, twenty-one, twenty-two, twenty-seven, thirty-six)
Estimated jackpot: $31,000
What can tame a rhinoceros? It appears the Revolution can. With goals from Teal Bunbury (44′), Donnie Smith (50′), and Zachary Herivaux (51′) the New England Revolution kicked off their U.S. Open Cup run with a bang, putting three past the Rochester Rhinos en route to a 3-0 victory.
On hand to cover the match was Prost Amerika photographer J. Alexander Dolan. Please check out all of his photos from the match below and give him his thoughts on Twitter @Dolan326. Want to see more of our Revolution photos from the 2017 season? Then make sure to stop by our SmugMug page as well.
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A woman shot while holding a baby at a Good Friday family party in New Orleans and a tugboat captain stabbed to death during a fight outside a Metairie bar were among the victims of violence across metropolitan New Orleans in the week that ended Easter Sunday . In total, six people were killed and at least nine were wounded.
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The ramshackle East Hampton mansion and estate that was the home of Jackie Onassis relatives Big and Little Edie Beale , made famous in 1976 documentary Grey Gardens , is up for sale "for the first time in decades." The place has been spruced up just a little since the Beales left and is now going for just shy of $20 million .
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The Laramie County Sheriff's Office is asking for your help in tracking down a suspect involved in the theft of guns and ammo. Deputies say a man who appears to be 5'8'' to 5'10', wearing skinny jeans and Nike Air Jordan's, broke into a Chevy SUV in the 800 block of Allison road.
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Louisiana governor backs 'In God We Trust' display in school
BATON ROUGE (AP) - Gov. John Bel Edwards has agreed to require Louisiana public schools to display "In God We Trust" in their buildings.
The governor's office announced Tuesday that it had signed Sen. Regina Barrow's bill into law. Schools will have to fulfill the requirements by the 2019-20 school year.
Barrow's bill also requires the schools to teach students about the motto.
During a legislative hearing on the measure, Barrow, a Baton Rouge Democrat, said she sponsored the bill because she thinks "it's really important that young people understand the patriotic history" of the country.
The bill easily sailed through the House and Senate with no opposition during the regular session that ended last month.
Saturday at the lake it felt like a balmy 15 degrees with the wind chill. But these hardy Rochesterians embraced the cold and ice by surfing and ice biking. Max Schulte
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Little Big Town appeared on the Grand Ole Opry’s new digital series, Radio Replay, today (August 14) for its first episode. In the video, the group covered Tim McGraw’s hit song “Humble and Kind.”
Related: Miranda Lambert Joins Little Big Town for ‘Goodbye Earl’
“Humble and Kind” was written by Lori McKenna and released by McGraw in early 2016.
Check out LBT’s cover below.
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - The Oklahoma Ethics Commission is considering a rule change that would ban all state employees and officials from lobbying for two years after their tenure ends.
The Journal Record reports the proposed rule change would create what Oklahoma officials are calling a cooling-off period. The proposal was poorly received at a commission meeting Thursday.
Several critics say there isn’t a way to fully guard against unintended consequences under the proposed change. A group of lobbyists, lawyers and lawmakers asked the commission to abandon it.
Officials said they didn’t have any intention of acting on it that day.
More than 30 states nationwide have a cooling-off period. According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, eight of those states have implemented two-year periods.
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Ray J. Robinson, 90, of Alton, died at 11:15 a.m. Monday, Oct. 2, 2017, at Eunice Smith Home in Alton.
A private, family-only funeral service will be conducted Oct. 9 at Elias, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home in Alton. Burial will follow at Valhalla Memorial Park in Godfrey. Military burial rites will be provided by Alton VFW Post 1308.
RAYNHAM, MA (WHDH) - Raynham Police and Fire said they responded to a woman suffering from hypothermia at Gushee Pond.
Officials responded to the scene around 10:20 a.m. on Saturday after a man called 911. That man, who was going ice fishing, said he found the woman suffering from hypothermia related symptoms in a wooded area near the pond.
The 58-year-old woman was transported by MedFlight to a Rhode Island area hospital with serious injuries.
There is no update on her current condition.
Officials said on-scene investigation indicates the woman may be homeless.
This is a developing story, stay with 7News for updates.
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Josh Hill will race the final two rounds of Monster Energy Supercross in Salt Lake City and Las Vegas with Monster Energy Factory Yamaha, the team announced today.
Hill, who began his career with factory Yamaha, returned to racing at the Seattle Supercross as a fill-in for Justin Barcia. In his first race since retiring in 2015, the 2008 Minneapolis Supercross winner finished 21st after an early crash while running inside the top five.
With Cooper Webb out for the foreseeable future due to a fractured tibia and fibia sustained in Minneapolis, Yamaha has decided to bring back Hill.
 Plenty of top marks were posted on the fourth and final performance in the 84th Omak Stampede Rodeo on Sunday.
A couple of the winning scores were on the final ride of an event...
U.S. Navy Pacific Fleet Command Master Chief Susan Whitman, left, takes a photo with a Sailor during a walk-through of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 125’s hangar at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Feb. 14, 2017. Whitman visited the facilities, Sailors and Marines. She spoke about destructive behaviors such as sexual assault, drug abuse and alcohol abuse and how it affects warfighting readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Abrego)
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Hello to you, one year later
One year ago August 1, my U-Haul rolled into Ennis, into my driveway, and I stepped into an uncertain future. “Gosh, it’s hot,” I remember thinking, before unloading 26 feet worth of furniture, clothes and other various odd and ends that I knew were destined for the
closet. A lot has changed in a year, and sometimes I find it hard to believe it’s already been that long since I left the safe confines
of my home in south Louisiana, destined for a new little town with a funny little name that may have been a million miles away. Read the full story and more in your Weekend edition of The Ennis News. Be informed, subscribe today!
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May 3 Freenet AG
* dgap-news: freenet ag increased revenue, gross profit and ebitda in the first quarter of 2017 and confirms guidance for 2017 and outlook for 2018
* Q1 ebitda rose 13.1 percent to 100.9 million eur
* Q1 revenue rose 11.9 percent to 838 million eur
* Q1 profit 41.7 million eur
* Says group ebitda in financial year 2017 will increase to slightly more than 410 million euros
* Says will achieve further growth in 2018 compared with previous year Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Stop by Cathedral Square Park on Saturday mornings for fresh produce, locally made crafts, prepared foods, live entertainment and great activities. Over 100 Wisconsin farmers, craftsmen, bakers and chefs offer seasonal, fresh and unique items. Everything is made or grown locally, so shopping here is the GREEN thing to do!
Each week, during the summer season, Cathedral Square Market (formerly East Town Market) transforms the park into a bustling marketplace. Browse fresh produce, crafts and prepared foods from local vendors, then enjoy outdoor activities and live music.
Like most middle-aged men, 55-year-old Paul Schabbing, of Neoga in southern Illinois, is not one to go to the doctor. But, as she's getting married in the summer, his daughter nagged him to get the tightness in his chest checked out.
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JOHANNESBURG, Dec 12 (Reuters) - South African drug store chain Dis-Chem has raised 1.120 billion rand ($82.14 million) from sale of a part of the shares held by its senior management team, the company said on Tuesday.
The sale of shares will see founder and chief executive officer Ivan Saltzman owning 52.7 percent of Dis-Chem’s issued share capital.
Dis-Chem sold 32,000,000 at a price of 35 rand ($2.57) per share through an accelerated bookbuild which was offered only to qualifying investors and not the public.
The bookbuild price is at a 9.3 percent discount to the pre-launch closing price of 38.58 rand per share on Monday.
The company, which listed in November last year, has grown from a start-up in 1978 to a major health products retailer which runs about 100 stores. ($1 = 13.6347 rand) (Reporting by Tanisha Heiberg; Editing by Vyas Mohan)
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April 12 Youngor Group Co Ltd
* Sees net profit for FY 2017 Q1 to decrease by 50 percent to 60 percent, compared to net profit of FY 2016 Q1 (2.4 billion yuan)
* Says seasonal factors and one-off item pushing down revenues and profit
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/Y2cc5q
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About BUDS Club - Oakley Gardens
The weekly clubs offer people with dementia the opportunity to socialise, receive support, and take part in a variety of creative activities. BUDS have expanded and now offer clubs for people a lot closer to home. BUDS have increased the length of the clubs to enable clients to enjoy a cooked dinner and activities. It will also enable family carers to have a longer break. The clubs are facilitated by BUDS staff and a range of volunteers.
'I miss her. I can't get to her right now': Lonely Mark Wright laments being apart from his wife Michelle Keegan AGAIN while he works in America
B.C. drivers planning to use the Coquihalla Highway this weekend are being warned to expect heavy delays due to two major road and bridge construction projects underway between Hope and Merritt.
DriveBC is warning of slow downs and traffic stoppages affecting both directions of Highway 5 around the Great Bear Snowshed, 40 kilometres north of Hope.
Motorist can expect similar delays further north on the same highway at the Dry Gultch Bridge, 63 kilometres south of Merritt.
The province is asking drivers to obey construction speed zones and follow all traffic control signs to keep conditions safe for everyone.
Winter driving rules requiring snow tires or chains for vehicles driving in B.C.'s high mountain passes, including the Coquihalla, are also in effect.
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Class 1A, fourth-ranked Barr-Reeve boys basketball team survived triple overtime to beat their rivals Loogootee 56-49. It was the longest game ever played in this series history.
Ennis man killed crossing train tracks
The Ennis Police department is investigating a fatal accident that occurred along the train tracks at Main and Gilmer Streets late Saturday night.
Get the full story in Tuesday’s edition of The Ennis Daily News…
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A Sydney father who desperately tried to prevent his son travelling to Syria has criticised authorities who failed to stop the young man and later charged him with foreign incursion offences.
Gaven Biber begged police and government agencies to intervene four times in the weeks before Mehmet Biber flew to Turkey and crossed into Syria with insurgents Ahrar al-Sham in July 2013.
Mehmet Biber carrying his daughter in the backyard of the family home in Merrylands, Sydney. Photo: Fairfax Media
"I felt like I was betraying my son each time but I wanted to save him from being killed or ending up in serious trouble.
"I fear that the only outcome of my attempts was to bring Mehmet to the attention of the police which led to his ultimate arrest."
Mehmet Biber, then 20, was among a group of young Australian men , supported by terrorist recruiter Hamdi Alqudsi, who joined rebel groups fighting against Bashar al-Assad's regime.
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – A thirteen-year-old is in police custody after police say they made threats towards a school Monday night.
Ryan Walsh of the Springfield Police Department told 22News the 13-year-old was charged with making a false bomb threat.
SPD arrest 13 yr old – related to an Instagram post directed at a school. Not a credible threat. Charged with making a false bomb threat. — Ryan Walsh (@PIO_SPD) March 20, 2018
Walsh explained that the threat was made in an Instagram post and made it clear that there is no credible threat.
There is no word on if the 13-year-old is a student at the school or which school was threatened.
As of late Monday night, no Springfield schools have issued a statement regarding the threat.
This is a developing story. 22News will bring you updates as more information becomes available.
Astrologer Chani Nicholas at her home in Los Angeles. Nicholas transitioned from sending friends horoscopes to starting a website to ultimately running a successful astrology business.
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Remember the doctor’s advice to always finish your antibiotics, even if you feel better?
That message is being upended by concerns that taking antibiotics when they are no longer needed is contributing to the growing danger of antibiotic resistance.
In a recent article in the journal BMJ, a group of infectious disease experts from England...
Output from Libya surged by more than 178,000 bpd to 730,000 bpd as the country's rival factions moved toward reconciliation, and supplies disrupted throughout years of conflict remained on line.
In Nigeria, production was up more than 174,000 bpd to 1.68 million bpd as supplies sidelined by militant attacks on energy infrastructure last year came back into operation. With the gain, Nigeria reclaimed the title of largest African producer in OPEC from Angola, where output fell by 54,000 bpd, the biggest drop among the 13 members in May.
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Only four countries were producing at or below the levels they agreed to in November: Saudi Arabia, Angola, Kuwait, and Qatar.
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For all the hype behind fancy products like VR, AI and bots, one would think that something as seemingly low tech as getting a page to load quickly would be a concern of the past. But the reality is that latency remains a persistent pain that publishers have to constantly monitor if they want to avoid alienating users.
Following the full time whistle at Turf Moor Burnley fans took to social media.
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Calgary Flames center Mikael Backlund, left, scores past Anaheim Ducks goalie John Gibson during the first period in Game 2 of a first-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series in Anaheim, Calif., Saturday, April 15, 2017. Ottawa Senators defenseman Dion Phaneuf is congratulated by teammate Ottawa Senators right wing Mark Stone on his goal during overtime of game two NHL Stanley Cup hockey playoff action against the Boston Bruins, in Ottawa, Saturday, April 15, 2017.
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Two premiership contendors, who now seem like pretenders, are sitting 0-4 behind Carlton and Brisbane. What a crazy game!
MORE: WATCH: Scott adresses Parsons' shocking elbow on Hodge | Clarkson: Hawks' rubbish footy is temporary
Eddie Betts has led Adelaide to the near top of the table, while the Giants are beggining to show why they are premiership favourites.
The season is starting to take shape, but that can change all in an instant.
Slide on to see the verdict from round four.
After coming under fire in Italian media for accusing Harvey Weinstein of rape Asia Argento is returning to Italian TV as a judge on the “The X Factor” which will air on Sky Italia this fall.
FramantleMedia Italy, which is producing the show for Sky, has announced that Argento — who besides being an actress and director has had a music industry career as singer and disk jockey — will join other “X Factor” Italy judges, rapper Fedez, recording industry executive Mara Maionchi, local rocker and record producer Manuel Agnelli, as well as host Alessandro Cattelan.
“We are thrilled to welcome Asia to the X Factor family where we are sure she that the contribution of her musical culture and personality will be of great importance,” said Gabriele Immirzi, CEO of FremantleMedia Italy in a statement.
Immirzi went on to note that Italy’s upcoming “X Factor” edition “will signal a further innovation of the show from both a creative and productive standpoint.”
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has named a veteran northern educator and counsellor to be commissioner of the Northwest Territories.
Margaret Thom is a former deputy commissioner of the territory and replaces deputy commissioner Gerald Kisoun, who has handled the duties of commissioner for the last few months.
The commissioner handles many of the same duties as a provincial lieutenant-governor, including giving assent to legislation.
Thom was a school community counsellor in Fort Providence for close to 20 years and has served on numerous boards in the territories.
She is a member of the NWT Education Hall of Fame and has been awarded the Territorial Wise Woman Award.
She is married to Jim Thom and has 4 daughters and 9 grandchildren.
Trudeau said she is an admired educator who will represent the people of the territory with pride and dedication.
"She brings experience and a solid understanding of the role," he said in a statement.
Midland sat down with Keith Urban ahead of the 2018 ACM Awards to thank him for inspiring their new scent. True story.
Band members Mark Wystrach, Cameron Duddy, and Jess Carson came to a realization at last year's ceremony that they had something to work on. Midland embarked on a quest to smell as good as the "Coming Home" singer, which they told him all about.
Duddy even went as far as going to an apothecarium to create his own scent. Urban however, thinks they should make their very own original cologne. Midnight Midland.
Midland is currently a supporting act on Little Big Town's The Breakers Tour.
With another winter storm expected to dump more snow on Arizona's high country this weekend, officials are reminding travelers about safety precautions before the head for the high country. Winter-weather tips for driving in northern Arizona With another winter storm expected to dump more snow on Arizona's high country this weekend, officials are reminding travelers about safety precautions before the head for the high country.
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It happened around 2:30pm when a semi-truck was entering the westbound on-ramp for I-80 at College Drive. There was only one person inside at the time, but no one was hurt.
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Cardi B and Bruno Mars perform onstage during the 60th Annual Grammy Awards at Madison Square Garden in New York City and now they might be performing together on tour.
This week, Bruno teased that he’s planning to bring his 24k Magic Tour back to the U.S. for one last hurrah to celebrate his historic win at the Grammys and he took a step further by adding that he would be bringing along a very special guest, Cardi B. See his tweets below:
What if I told you I wanna do one more U.S tour so we could celebrate 24k Magic together one last time….. — Bruno Mars (@BrunoMars) February 2, 2018
Annndddd…what if I told u imma bring my lil sis @iamcardib on tour so we can really turn your city upside down! Make this finale a party!! — Bruno Mars (@BrunoMars) February 2, 2018
No dates or venues have been announced as of yet.
Treasurer Scott Morrison is set to announce an overhaul of the nation's GST carve-up on Thursday, which would see Western Australia $4.7 billion better off over the next eight years.
The change would guarantee WA received back at least 70 cents in every dollar it paid in GST from next year before lifting the "floor" to 75 cents by the middle of the next decade.
But the state would still be receiving back no more than 83 cents for every dollar it sends east by 2026-27.
Treasurer Scott Morrison Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
On top of a minimum GST return to WA, Mr Morrison is expected to announce a change in the tax's distribution model.
Currently, GST is dished out in an attempt "equalise" the states, judged against the one performing best.
Included in the evening’s final newscast:
— Shaw Air Force Base has confirmed one of its airmen was shot in Columbia’s popular bar district
— SC’s senior U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham said it would be “beginning of the end” for President Donald Trump if he fires special counsel Robert Mueller
— One man has died after he was struck by a train while walking on tracks near Gaffney
— The Upstate hosted the “Super Bowl of bass fishing” this weekend
CHANGE: Saudi Arabia to allow movie theaters after decades of ban.
It’s the latest stark reversal in a county where movie theaters were shut down in the 1980’s during a wave of ultraconservatism in the country. Many of Saudi Arabia’s clerics view Western movies and even Arabic films made in Egypt and Lebanon as sinful.
Despite decades of ultraconservative dogma, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has sought to ram through a number of major social reforms with support from his father, King Salman.
The crown prince is behind measures such as lifting a ban on women driving next year and bringing back concerts and other forms of entertainment to satiate the desires of the country’s majority young population.
The 32-year-old heir to the throne’s social push is part of his so-called Vision 2030, a blueprint for the country that aims to boost local spending and create jobs amid sustained lower oil prices.
Special Operations investigators with the Hinds County Sheriff's department pulled over an 18-wheeler early Friday morning and discovered 140 pounds of hi-grade marijuana worth thousands of dollars. It happened around 2:45 a.m.
Sheriff Victor Mason told 3 On Your Side, a K-9 sniffed out the pot in the sleeper area of truck's cab.
"The final destination of this product that you see was somewhere in west Jackson and this investigation's probably still ongoing," said Sheriff Mason.
Under arrest right now, 30-year-old Christopher Lashawn McGowan of Quitman. McGowan is at the Raymond Detention Center, without bond, charged with trafficking a controlled substance.
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Baku. 1 February. REPORT.AZ/ Average daily oil production in OPEC countries increased by 100,000 bbl (0.31%) up to 32.4 mln bbl in January.
Report informs citing the Reuters.
According to information, the growth was mainly due to Saudi Arabia and Nigeria. Thus, in January, OPEC members fulfilled obligations to OPEC+ agreement on oil production cut by 137%. Notably, last month this indicator was 138%.
In January, Nigeria was the OPEC member with highest production output. However, the report does not specify the volume of production. The production in Saudi Arabia increased by 50,000 bbl/day, and in Libya by 30,000 bbl/day. It is reported that production in Venezuela and Iraq has decreased.
Notably, in its report, the Reuters takes information from reports of OPEC and consulting companies and sources in oil companies.
SHEBOYGAN, Wis. - Sheboygan Police are asking for the public's help in identifying a bank robbery suspect.
On Monday just before 4:45 p.m., police responded to a report of a robbery at the Union One Credit Union at 2122 Superior Avenue.
Employees told officers a man came into the bank and demanded money, but did not show a weapon.
The suspect is described as a white man between 6' and 6'2". He also has a graying goatee and can be seen in the security photos above.
He did not hurt anyone, police said.
If you have any information, call Sheboygan police at (920) 459-3333.
The man who has continued to make complaints to the city council about Cuba Animal Control isn’t done complaining yet. Even after Cuba Animal Control Director Missy Mullally appeared before the council to discuss her department’s budget revenues and expenditures, Eidson has continued to express his displeasure. He returned before the council again on November 21 to restate his list of concerns.
Barcelona midfielder, Andres Iniesta will leave the club at the end of this season, with the Spain international ready to pursue a new challenge elsewhere.
Arsenal have emerged as potential suitors for the veteran midfielder, with Manchester City and clubs from the MLS and China also in the race for his signature.
Spanish newspaper, AS reports that the Gunners feel they can get a deal done if Enrique replaces Wenger in the Emirates dugout.
Enrique managed Iniesta for three years at Barcelona before taking a rest from coaching.
The duo won nine trophies together, with Iniesta’s performances in midfield helping the likes of Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez to shine.
The newspaper however stated that Arsenal are not the only club keen on signing the Barcelona star.
Heston Blumenthal has taken kitchen chemistry to a new level. Food science incorporates many scientific different disciplines such as microbiology, chemical engineering, and biochemistry. Trevor talks with Dr Bill Lott from the Queensland University of Technology about what happens to food when it is preserved, fried, or even genetically modified.
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has ordered Russian forces to begin withdrawing from Syria during a surprise visit to the Arab country, RIA Novosti news agency reported.
Putin visited Russia’s Hmeymim air base in the Latakia province on Monday and also held talks with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
“I order the defense minister and the chief of general staff to start withdrawing the Russian group of troops to their permanent bases,” RIA quoted him as saying.
“I have taken a decision: a significant part of the Russian troop contingent located in Syria is returning home to Russia,” Putin added.
5th Circ. Sticks By $3M Exxon Contractor Coverage Ruling
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 2:01 PM EDT) -- The Fifth Circuit will not rehear a case over who must pay a $3.3 million settlement ExxonMobil Corp. reached with a subcontractor after he was severely burned in accident, bringing an end to a contentious, years-long suit that’s already been before the court twice.
A three-judge panel found in August that ExxonMobil subcontractor Electrical Reliability Services must pay the lion’s share of the settlement, after insurer Old Republic Insurance Co. successfully argued that its policy should only kick in after ERS paid a $3 million deductible....
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MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (AP) — Coast Guard officials say a terminal at the Port of Charleston in South Carolina has been evacuated because of a claim about a threat aboard a ship.
Coast Guard Sector Charleston commander Capt. Greg Stump tells WCIV-TV (http://bit.ly/2s32DGI) that employees were evacuated Wednesday night and a portion of the Cooper River has been closed.
Stump says a YouTube conspiracy theorist reported a suspected threat aboard a container ship in the port. He says authorities are investigating out of caution.
The commander says the threat is more to the vessel than public safety. No further details were available.
The location of the December 14, 2017 Regular Monthly Business Meeting of the Appomattox County School Board has been changed:
From: School Administration Building
To: Appomattox County High School Cafeteria
The location change is necessary to accommodate the recognition of the 2017 VHSL Class 2 State Champion Golf Team and the 2017 VHSL Class 2 State Champion Football Team.
The meeting will begin at 5:00 p.m., as originally scheduled.
Those attending the School Board Meeting should use the parking lot off of Route 727 as a concert will be held in the auditorium utilizing the parking lot off of Evergreen Avenue.
Thu 9/28 @ 7PM
Finally an answer to the question of what is up, doc? The Queen’s Cartoonists, a NYC sextet who revive and render the orchestral music accompanying classic animated cartoons, bring their show to Lorain County Community College’s Stocker Arts Center in Elyria.
Expect to hear and see not only classic Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies from the likes of Carl Stalling and Raymond Scott but more contemporary Danny Elfman and John Williams overtures. While music ranges from pop to classical, the Queen’s Cartoonists show a preference for “swing” style harmony, so wear your best Betty Boop or 1930s Mickey Mouse ensemble.
Tickets are available at $20 each. It’s $10 for LCCC students with valid ID, children 18 and under and active-duty military (must present a valid ID).
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The Indianapolis Colts signed wide receiver Rodney Adams to a reserve/future contract, the team announced Friday.
Adams was a member of the Minnesota Vikings' active roster for the first half of the 2017 season but was waived on Oct. 30. He was signed to the team's practice squad two days later.
A fifth-round draft pick out of South Florida, the 6-foot-1, 189-pound Adams never appeared in a game with the Vikings.
Adams scored 10 touchdowns in each of his final two seasons at South Florida. He had 44 catches and nine receiving scores as a junior, and 67 receptions for five TDs while rushing 23 times for five more scores as a senior.
He also served as the primary kick returner for the Bulls in his final two seasons, averaging 29.1 yards as a junior and 24.3 the following year.
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Re-spect! On the anniversary of Dimebag Darrell‘s death this past week, Zakk Wylde remembered “St. Dime” with a posted performance of him riffing away on Pantera‘s “Walk” on a bullseye Camo Dime Washburn guitar gifted him by the late musician.
In his posting, Wylde spoke of Dimebag’s generosity toward him, explaining that this particular instrument was given to him as a surprise while on the Ozzfest. “Every time he hooked me up with one of his fiddles he had me in tears,” explained Wylde in the Instagram post. Watch the online tribute below.
“Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway bet big on Apple Inc. stock and may have made as much as $1.1 billion in the first weeks of 2017,” Gina Hall reports for Austin Business Journal.
“Berkshire Hathaway disclosed in a filing Tuesday that it now owns 57.36 million shares of Apple as of Dec. 31, up from a 15.23 million-share stake as of Sept. 30,” Hall reports. “Apple stock was up 2.5 percent during the fourth quarter and has since shot up 17 percent. By comparison, the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 3.8 percent this year to date.”
Hall reports, “Buffett’s stake in the Cupertino, California-based company was worth nearly $6.7 billion as of Dec. 31, 2016, and would be worth more than $7.7 billion today if Berkshire still holds the shares.”
Read more in the full article here.
Vehicles sit parked Tuesday, June 13, 2017, outside of a house where a husband and wife couple found dead on Monday in North Canton, Ohio. Ohio police say they have taken a homicide suspect into custody after a standoff. Dake Kang AP Photo
Lance Stephenson loves to pester LeBron James. Mike Ehrmann/Getty The LeBron James-Lance Stephenson rivalry is among the NBA's strangest and most entertaining.
With the Cleveland Cavaliers and Indiana Pacers' first-round series tied, 2-2, James and Stephenson, old rivals dating back to 2012, have been going at it.
The rivalry is almost entirely one-sided, with James' teams beating Stephenson's at every turn. But Stephenson, a career journeyman who has only ever played well for the Pacers, is one of the few players who seems to revel in taunting James.
From face-tapping to trash-talking to, of course, ear-blowing, here's the history of one of the most bizarre rivalries in the NBA.
NEW YORK (WAND) – Harvey Weinstein is expected to surrender to arrest as police investigate possible sexual assault.
Law enforcement leaders told The Associated Press that he is likely to be taken into custody Friday morning. He’s accused of sexually assaulting and harassing several women in a span of decades.
These charges are expected to involve a former actress, who said Weinstein assaulted her in 2004 while in his New York offices. The AP reports a grand jury spent weeks listening to evidence in that case, which involves criminal charges.
Weinstein has denied the sexual assault accusations repeatedly.
NBC News reached out to Benjamin Brafman, Weinstein’s attorney, who declined to comment.
A North Korean diplomat at the United Nations said Monday his country would respond with the toughest measures, including ballistic and nuclear missiles, if it is attacked by the United States. Earlier, U.S. Vice President Mike Pence told reporters in South Korea that "the era of strategic patience is over," after North Korea on Sunday test fired another missile.
Serena Williams is through to the third set of Wimbledon
Roger Federer was second on the main stage this afternoon and he beat Lukas Lacko 6-4, 6-4, 6-1 in a match which lasted 89 minutes.
Williams followed the Swiss star on Centre Court for her clash with Viktoriya Tomova, which she won 6-1, 6-4.
But during the start of the American’s match, spectators had dispersed and the royal box contained only a handful of guests.
However, Williams does not begrudge the supporters for leaving and says she would have done the exact same.
Williams' 10-contract has expired and the Lakers will not look to re-sign him, Bill Oram of the Orange County Register reports.
Williams inked a contract with the Lakers in early March, but ended up seeing action in just one of five games he was available for. The Lakers will now appartently look elsewhere to fill their final roster spot, which sends Williams back to the free agent market. He could head to the G-League in an attempt to drum up interest elsewhere in the NBA for those in need of depth at the forward positions.
Snell won't start Thursday's game against the Orioles, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
With Tuesday's game against the Orioles being postponed, the Rays decided to move their rotation back a day. As a result, Chris Archer will start instead of Snell for Thursday's series finale versus Tampa Bay. This is a tough draw for Snell, as his next scheduled start will now come Friday against the high-powered Red Sox if the Rays stay in rotation.
1st quarter: Dangote exports 211kt cement to three African countries
…Sells 4millon tons of cement in Nigeria Nigeria’s dependence on imported cement can authoritatively be said to be a thing of the past as Dangote Cement for the first quarter exported a total of 211 kilotons of cement to Ghana, Togo and Niger. The company’s volume in the Nigeria also increased significantly by 5.3 per cent to nearly 4 million tons for the period under review.
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Two valley locations of Dick's Sporting Goods will extend their hours Sunday and Monday if the Golden Knights win.
The Knights play Game 5 against the Jets in Winnipeg on Sunday afternoon. If the Knights win, the Vegas-born team will advance to the Stanley Cup Championship.
The store, offering an assortment of Conference Championship gear, according to a release, would offer the gear immidedately after the game on Sunday and open early on Monday at 6 a.m.
The two locations with extended hours are at Fashion Show Mall on the Las Vegas Strip and at Galleria at Sunset in Henderson.
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Dennis Smith Jr. and Kostas Antetokounmp0 spoke to the media after the Dallas Mavericks conducted their first summer league practice in Dallas.
Antetokounmpo talks about how much he loved his first NBA practice and DSJ let’s us know about the first time he stepped on the court with Mavs rookie Luka Doncic.
Check out the interviews below via the Dallas Mavericks Twitter page:
Honolulu has among the highest median incomes in the nation.
But factor in cost of living, as a new analysis has, and the picture changes dramatically.
In fact, Honolulu ranks dead last for average salary when adjusted for cost of living, according to hiring website Indeed.
The ranking puts Honolulu's average salary at $74,553, but its adjusted salary at just $59,882.
Tuscon took the no. 2 spot among metros with the lowest adjusted salaries, at $67,554.
And Miami rounded out the top three, with an adjusted average salary of $69,170.
"Poor Honolulu," Indeed said, in a write-up with the analysis. "Its salaries aren't that high to begin with and, after adjusting for its high cost of living, it's the most expensive metro in the country."
The metro where residents can get the biggest bang for their buck is Birmingham, Ala., where the average salary when adjusted for cost of living is $86,196.
Jackson, Miss. and Fresno, Calif. rounded out the top three.
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CYPRUS WILL CONTINUE TO SEE UNSETTLED COLD WEATHER
In what is being considered a rather depressing news for all living in Cyprus, the meteorology department has reported that the island nation will be facing another week of unsettled cold weather, which will keep the coastal areas blustery.
The met department said that chances of showers are high, and all districts, especially the coastal ones may experience a powerful storm.
It is predicted that the weather will be chilly, with temperature highs during the daytime reaching an average of 18C and 19C in Paphos and Larnaca respectively.
Nicosia will be hit most by the harsh and cold weather, with temperatures set to drop down to less than 14C in daytime midweek, and till 6C in the night. Occasional showers can also be expected.
Reed Timmer made all six of his free throws in the final 66 seconds and matched his season high with 32 points to guide Drake to 78-68 victory over Bradley on Saturday night.
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MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. — It wasn't the Easter bunny that startled a South Carolina homeowner and his family. It wasn't even a burglar.
The Post and Courier of Charleston reports (http://bit.ly/2pbcRED) Susie and Steve Polston were worried that someone was trying to get into their home on Sunday. Instead, Polston's 16-year-old son found the intruder: a nine-foot alligator crawling on their second-story porch.
The family says the alligator climbed a back stairwell to the porch, crunched through the aluminum screen door and nestled between a sofa and a swinging bench.
State law requires a nuisance-trapped alligator to be killed, but the family didn't want that. The other choice was to wait it out, but the alligator was eventually euthanized.
Last year, an alligator rang a doorbell, while another fell asleep on a porch.
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* Dakota Kai defeated Santana Garrett. NXT Women's Champion Shayna Baszler come to the ring after the match and cut a promo
* The Mighty (TM61) defeated Otis Dozovic in a Handicap Match and cut promos after the match
* Kairi Sane defeated Vanessa Borne
* The Velveteen Dream defeated Christopher Dijak
* Johnny Gargano defeated EC3 in a really good match
Marketing materials for the three-bed, two-and-a-half bath Napa house on a hillside at 1515 Maxwell Avenue compare it to a sundial, and even dub it the Sundial House. While the resemblance to ancient timepiece, or perhaps the chambered curves of certain seashells, becomes evident from above, from a more human elevation it better resembles a carousel, albeit an immovable one frozen at a moment in time-presumably 1996, when it was built.
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Motorists are being advised that the A4146 is currently closed between Stoke Hammond and Bletchley due to an accident.
The road has been closed between Stoke Road and Galley Lane, affecting traffic travelling into Bletchley and Milton Keynes.
The accident happened on the A4146 Eastbound.
Thames Valley Police are at the scene.
Cloughfern District LOL No 24 recently held a fundraising event in aid of the Northern Ireland Air Ambulance.
Members organised a cake sale in Cloughfern Protestant Hall on Saturday, March 10 for the vital resource.
In total, £600 was raised for the charitable organisation.
The District wishes to thank the local businesses, church members and everyone who baked cakes and buns for the event.
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THE CONGRESS has strongly criticised the ‘detention’ of its party leaders and workers in Surat and Botad during the Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Gujarat. The party has described the police action as “undemocratic’’. State Congress spokesperson Manish Doshi alleged that the police even resorted to “misconduct’’ with its leaders and workers in Botad.
He alleged that the police snatched the celllphone of Botad District Congress president D M Patel, Botad zilla panchayat president Prabhatbhai Yadav, Botad district panchayat member C B Khambhaliya and Botad taluka panchayat president Jagdish Savani, making them inaccessible to state party leaders and even their families.
Doshi said the Congress leaders were detained to ensure that they were unable to meet the Prime Minister to raise the grievances of the public.
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Dundee’s emissions-slashing project gets EV boost
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An energy firm is providing a rapid electric vehicle (EV) charging hub for Dundee City Council’s ‘Go Ultra Low’ project.
Alongside six rapid chargers and solar panel units, Connected Energy will also supply a 60kW E-Storage energy storage system, which can store and provide around 90kWh of power.
Due to be installed in the spring of this year, the equipment will manage peak loads, maximise the use of the onsite renewable energy and automatically take advantage of differences in electricity prices throughout the day.
Dundee City Council’s City Development Committee Convener Lynne Short said: “This is an important project for the city and it will take us to the next level when it comes to our charging infrastructure.
“Within the 26 square miles of perfection that is Dundee we will have a charging network second to none and working with skilled and efficient suppliers is a key part of that.”
Bill Paxton's family goes after surgeon in wrongful death suit Paxton died on Feb. 25, 2017 of complications from surgery for an aortic aneurysm that resulted in a stroke.
Post-surgery stroke killed Bill Paxton He died of complications from surgery for an aneurysm that resulted in a stroke, according to his death certificate.
'Training Day' pays tribute to Bill Paxton The episode opened with a dedication to the veteran actor who passed away last Saturday at the age of 61.
The presenting pair seemed to have clicked during their stint on the ITV show whilst Piers Morgan and Susanna Reid take their summer holiday, and after a long weekend apart, Jeremy and Kate couldn't have appeared happier to see each other again.
The controversial 52-year-old told Kate: "I missed you over the weekend," to which the blonde beauty excitedly replied: "I missed you too!"
Kate, 50, couldn't resist stroking his arm as she has been doing all throughout GMB last week, telling viewers: "It's a kind of love stroke."
Poor newsreader Sean Fletcher appeared to be third-wheeling the scenes, telling the pair: "There's something going on here - do you want me to go?"
OKLAHOMA CITY – Police are investigating after a suspicious package was found in southwest Oklahoma City.
Officials are near S.W. 89th and May Ave.
Police say shortly after 3 p.m., they received a call of a man who found a suspicious package in his mailbox. Authorities say it is some type of small plastic container.
The bomb squad and the Oklahoma City Fire Department Hazmat Team are both on scene.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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× It’s been 60 days since Chicago has had an inch of snow
CHICAGO — Chicago’s lack of snow has certainly been on the minds of many Chicagoans accustomed to shoveling this time of year, but now the snow drought is about to get serious. The countdown is on for the winter of 2016-17 to establish itself for the longest number of consecutive days without 1” of snow.
The city has not recorded 1″ or more of snow on a calendar day since Dec. 17 some 60 days ago.
Snow records here date back to 1884-85 and suggest the city’s longest string of days without 1″ or more snow on a calendar day during the meteorological winter season (December through February) is 66 days during the winter of 1921-22.
With nothing more than flurries expected, a new benchmark will be established next Wednesday, Feb. 22 making it 67 days without 1” or more of snow.
The total solar eclipse with block out the sun across the United States
The solar eclipse, dubbed the Great American Total Solar Eclipse, will take place in America on August 21.
The moon will completely obstruct the sun along a 70-mile path of totality, stretching all the way from Oregon to North Carolina.
The skies will darken, temperatures will drop and Americans will be able to see the solar corona – the sun’s hazy aura which is usually invisible to the naked eye.
"It brings people to tears," Rick Fienberg, of the American Astronomical Society, told Space.com. "It makes people's jaw drop."
The eclipse will last two minutes and 40 seconds for those watching from the path of totality, getting gradually shorter the further away from the centre you stand.
It will be the first total solar eclipse in 99 years to cross coast-to-coast and the first to pass through any part of the lower 48 states in 38 years.
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Wisconsin native Thornton Wilder’s Pulitzer Prize-winning drama is one of the greatest American plays ever written. With poetic beauty and simplicity, Our Town illuminates the powerful bonds that hold communities together through everyday life and moments of crisis, as if follows the lives of the Gibbs, Webbs and their friends and neighbors. With humor, wit, and exceptionally powerful storytelling, Wilder delivers universal truths about what it means to be human and encourages us to live life to its fullest.
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A pair of Barrie men are facing charges after walking out of a store with cologne. Monday afternoon the men entered a business on Cundles Road East in Barrie. They were quick to work as one distracted the employee working in the fragrance area, while the second collected over $175 worth of men’s cologne. The men went out of the front of the store and after a short chase with police the merchandise and the suspects were apprehended.
The 21-year-old man has been charged with:
– Theft Under $5000
– Possession of Property Obtained by Crime
– Two counts of Breach of Probation
The 25-year-old man has been charged with:
– Theft Under $5000
NORRISTOWN, Pa. - As Bill Cosby awaits a verdict in his sexual assault case in Pennsylvania, the comedian's civil lawyers are fighting civil lawsuits against him by 10 women around the country.
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""What is amazing is that whatever issues they are having at home, whatever is missing from their lives or causes them pain, our school is theirs""
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A letter to the editor by Gary Young
To the editor:
It is time for the hunting to begin.
Whether grouse or larger game, the evidence is out.
We went past an illegal dump site close to Lac La Hache and found 2 black bears, killed and left to rot.
Who knows what happened to these innocents?
It reminds me of multiple bears killed by COs in the past on our little rural road.
The most common game we find when out for firewood is the “wild beer can” of the cheap variety.
It is not the visitors here but the locals who have no respect for our great outdoors and just toss the empties out the window. I think of them as idiot litterers.
The adage is, if you take it in, take it out.
What does it take to make people understand and not to litter? It is much like the toxic cigarette butts everywhere.
Can we please grow up?
Gary Young
Lac la Hache
CLEVELAND — The leader of a breakaway Amish group in Ohio convicted in hair- and beard-cutting attacks is pushing to get his convictions overturned using arguments already rejected in court.
An attorney for 72-year-old Samuel Mullet Sr. says Mullet’s previous lawyer made mistakes during trial and in prior appeals.
In a Monday court filing, prosecutors say there were no errors that amounted to Mullet’s rights to due process being violated, and a judge should reject his request.
Defence attorneys say the 2011 hair- and beard-cutting attacks stemmed from family disputes. Prosecutors say the motive was religious, as hair and beards have spiritual significance in the Amish faith.
Mullet is serving an 11-year sentence. Of the 16 Amish community members convicted in the case, only Mullet remains imprisoned.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - A plan to promote pet adoption during a Florida city's televised council meetings may have already gone to the dogs.
The Florida Times-Union (https://goo.gl/e9EeEM ) reports that a 2-year-old pit bull mix named Elvis bit the ankle of a man who stepped on him Tuesday before the Jacksonville City Council meeting.
A Jacksonville Sheriff's Office report says an audience member told officers the 63-year-old man was barreling down a crowded aisle when he became tangled in the dog's leash and stepped on the animal. The man was taken to a nearby hospital for stitches.
Elvis was placed in a 10-day quarantine. Shelter workers call the bite an isolated incident, but his future adoption eligibility is undetermined.
It was the second meeting attended by city-shelter dogs wearing "Take Me Home" vests. Officials aren't sure whether the program will continue.
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Police are investigating after an infant almost drowned in a dog bowl.
Officers were called to a house on East Grand Ave. around 11 a.m. Sunday. A 10-month-old baby was in serious condition.
The baby was rushed to HSHS St. John's Hospital in Springfield.
Police are investigating how the child came close to drowning, but have not released any other information at this time.
Review-Journal reporters Ben Gotz and Elaine Wilson preview this week’s biggest basketball matchups in Southern Nevada.
Review-Journal reporters Ben Gotz and Elaine Wilson preview this week’s biggest basketball matchups in Southern Nevada.
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KING TOWNSHIP, Ont. — Homicide detectives are investigating after a man was found dead in the Township of King, Ont.
York Regional police say the body of Richard Layton, 46, was discovered at a construction site Friday afternoon.
Police say Layton had no fixed address but was known to spend time around Sherbourne and Dundas Streets in downtown Toronto.
Investigators say they would like to speak to anyone who saw anything suspicious in the area of Jane Street and Mount Mellick Drive in King Township, or anyone who saw Layton in the area before Dec. 8.
NAIROBI,Kenya (AP) — A Kenyan court has released seven doctors who are officials in the medics' union and who were jailed earlier this week for not calling off a strike by doctors working in public institutions.
The decision to free the seven was made Wednesday by three judges of the appellate court.
About 1,000 doctors outside the court celebrated the officials' release and held a peaceful march to Parliament and Nairobi's Freedom Park. More than 5,000 doctors from public hospitals are on strike over pay and to protest Kenya's dilapidated health care system.
Health minister Dr. Cleopa Mailu told the Senate committee for health that he had agreed to the release of the officials. The union had said that no negotiations would be held until the seven were freed.
Chrome OS version 64 has made its way to stable channel, which means it's hitting your device very, very soon if it hasn't yet. It'll add a handful of new features and improvements, including a screenshot shortcut if you have a Chromebook with a 360-degree hinge like the Acer Spin. You only have to press the power and the volume down buttons at the same time, like what you'd do on an Android phone. It also adds a flag to make Split View easier to activate and gives Android apps the ability to run in the background. In addition, the update improves your lockscreen's performance, presumably making it faster, and finally enables the use of VPN for apps downloaded from Google Play.
A study found that almost all reusable bags contained large amounts of bacteria. The main culprit is raw meat sitting in those bags, which are seldom washed. Experts say you should wrap raw meat packages in a separate plastic bag; wash your reusable grocery bags regularly; avoid storing the bags in your car or another hot place, since bacteria spreads more quickly there; and never use the bag for anything other than groceries … like your gym clothes, for example.
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HARTFORD – Young students learned the joy of giving Tuesday.
Kindergarten students from Middletown's Spencer Elementary School delivered gifts to newborn babies at Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center.
FOX 61's Sarah Cody showed us how the kids prepared the gifts.
The kids donated hats, clothes, and blankets for the newborns.
Gretchen Hertler McInvale, a veteran teacher, depends on her kindergarten class for help. McInvale's students assist in packing the boxes full of cozy blankets, knitted hats, adorable onesies and fresh pacifiers.
"They all write their names on the boxes," says McInvale. "It's a box full of love."
This year, the class delivered 30 boxes to assist parents and babies during the cold weather.
The annual tradition was born 29 years ago when McInvale was in the hospital, giving birth to her first child.
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Annapolis, MD; April 10, 2017--In a recent test of Asian tiger mosquitoes collected in Brazil, researchers found fragments of Zika virus RNA, raising concerns that it may be carried by species other than Zika's known primary vector, the yellow fever mosquito.
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A Munfordville man charged regarding the death of a man whose body was found in the trunk of his car could face the death penalty if convicted.
In July, Kentucky state police arrested 28 year old Nicholas Wilson in connection with the death of 58 year old Timothy Devore.
Wilson's trial originally scheduled for today has been postponed.
According to hart circuit court records, his case will be reviewed April 17th for another trial date.
The case has been made eligible for enhanced punishment including the death penalty, life without parole and life with no possibility of parole for 25 years.
According to the Kentucky Department of Corrections, Wilson is currently serving a three year sentence in an unrelated theft case.
Kehlani identifies as queer.
The singer took to Twitter on Sunday with a message for those inquiring about her sexuality. She's since deleted the tweets, ultimately apologizing for some of the "offensive" language she used.
"cuz I keep geddin asked," Kehlani posted online, "I'm queer. Not bi, not straight. I'm attracted to women, men, REALLY attracted to queer men, non binary people, intersex people, trans people. lil poly pansexual papa hello good morning. Does that answer your questions?"
She also added, "and since we on that… I'm the LEAST attracted to straight men, y'all really adorable sometimes tho. Bisexual men really are little gifts from god tho."
Kehlani, whose hit songs include her "Ring" collaboration with Cardi B and "Good Life" with G-Eazy, has publicly described herself as queer before.
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Two Pittsburg State University associate professors have been placed on paid leave amid an investigation into the illegal recording of a nude or partially clothed person.
The Pittsburg Morning Sun reports that police say the two suspects were arrested last week and released on bond. One is suspected of felony breach of privacy, and the other of misdemeanor stalking.
Police said in a news release that a warrant says the victim was identifiable in a video, which was disseminated.
Provost Lynette Olson said in a news release that the university takes the allegations "very seriously" and is working with law enforcement. Olson says the two associate professors have been placed on paid leave pending the outcome of an investigation.
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Girlguiding Rainbows from Lincolnshire South took over Belton House for the day to celebrate their 30th anniversary in style.
A total of 156 Rainbows from around the county attended, including girls from Grantham, Ingoldsby, Bourne, and Bytham.
The girls made bug hotels and bird feeders, went pond dipping in the Mirror Lake and bug hunting around the grounds. The girls built their own dens using logs from the grounds.
The Rainbows enjoyed blowing bubbles, collecting puzzle pieces and making faces using natural materials, as well as finding their way through Belton’s maze gathering the history of Rainbows.
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When Kanye West isn’t grabbing headlines with his tweets — both of the controversial and philosophy book variety — he’s been working on multiple albums. In the past week the rapper announced he has two albums due out in June and he’s producing Nas’s next album, also out in June. From reports it sounds like Yeezy is doing all this with very little help.
According to TMZ, West reportedly told members of his management team that he would need them to either work for him full-time or quit. With this ultimatum in play, supposedly several figures in his business dropped out, including lawyers and long-time manager Scooter Braun. It should come as no surprise that Braun would be unable to give West his full attention — in addition to wrangling Justin Bieber, his other biggest client, he’s also interested in politics.
The two reportedly remain on good terms, and may continue to do business together. In the past Braun helped West to launch his Yeezy brand with Adidas.
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PAUL ELCOCK received a special chairman’s award at GS Henley cycling club’s annual meeting and awards ceremony held at the Henley Cricket Club pavilion on Friday.
Mr Elcock stood down from the committee as he is leaving to join the ZeroBC racing team.
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Islanders are to join in with a UK wide day of action to celebrate the contribution of migrants in our communities.
Scheduled to coincide with the UN World Day of Social Justice, on Monday 20th February residents across the UK will join together in a variety of activities from wearing badges, holding meals, parties and even silences.
Island gathering
On the Island, a group are gathering in St Thomas Sq from 12.30-2pm ready for the nationwide unifying action at 1pm.
Bring voices, placards, snacks and songs to celebrate how our lives are enriched by our diversity and our friendship.
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP)  Aetna and Humana are calling off a $34 billion deal to combine the two major health insurers after a federal judge, citing antitrust concerns, shot down the deal.
Humana is entitled to a $1 billion breakup fee after the mutual decision to call off the tie-up, first announced in the summer of 2015.
It was the second major deal shot down in federal courts in as many months.
Another federal judge rejected Blue Cross-Blue Shield carrier Anthem's bid to buy Cigna. Anthem is appealing that decision.
SACRAMENTO (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the California Lottery's "Daily 4" game were:
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MACKINAW CITY, Mich. (AP) — Officials say underwater photos show two electric cables were severed in what Michigan’s attorney general says was a tugboat anchor strike in the waterway that connects Lake Huron and Lake Michigan.
An investigative team led by the U.S. Coast Guard said Tuesday a remotely controlled vehicle had obtained images of the damage site beneath the Straits of Mackinac. The two severed cables were among six owned by American Transmission Co. that are stretched along the lake floor.
Officials said with the visual assessment finished, the company and its contractors plan to cap the ends of the damaged cables to prevent more pollution. About 600 gallons (2,270 liters) of mineral oil insulation fluid spilled into the water when the cables were struck April 1.
Crews have removed about 590 gallons (2,230 liters) that didn’t leak.
Brazilian federal police executed 22 arrest warrants on Wednesday morning as part of an investigation into fraud in medical equipment tenders overseen by health authorities in the state of Rio de Janeiro, police said.
The investigation, which concerns a traumatological institute known as Into, involves some 37 companies, the police added.
National media outlet G1 reported that police had entered the Brazilian headquarters of Dutch multinational Philips, formally known as Koninklijke Philips NV, outside of Sao Paulo on Wednesday. It also said two Philips executives were "targets" of the operation.
It was not immediately clear how G1 obtained the information, and representatives for the company did not respond to a request for comment on Wednesday.
ISLAMABAD - Minister of State for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage, Marriyum Aurangzeb has wished the nation a safe and happy 2017.
She supplicated to Allah that he may shower his infinite blessings on the people of Pakistan and bestow upon each of us the wisdom and ability to work towards peace, prosperity and progress of Pakistan.
She said Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has driven an agenda that is catapulting Pakistan towards an economic turnaround and making great strides in the areas of energy, infrastructure, health and education.
Terrorism, she said is being thwarted and Pakistan, owing to the brave men and women of the military and armed forces are winning the war against terrorists and extremists. She hoped that 2017 will be a year, where, whilst respecting our differences, we unite and work towards a prosperous Pakistan.
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Georgia Southern will name Scot Sloan the Eagles' new defensive coordinator, sources tell WTOC Sports.
Sloan is currently the co-defensive coordinator and defensive backs coach at Appalachian State. He is also the Mountaineers' recruiting coordinator, a title he's held since 2012. Sloan has been with Appalachian State since 2010.
The longtime college coach has been on the Georgia Southern sidelines before. Sloan was the Eagles' defensive backs coach from 2002-2005.
His path has crossed with Georgia Southern head coach Chad Lunsford several times. While Lunsford was at Georgia Military in a variety of roles from 1996-2000, Sloan served as the Bulldogs' defensive coordinator and assistant head coach. From 2003-2005, both were on staff in Statesboro. Lunsford coached the slotbacks while Sloan coached the secondary.
Georgia Southern has not confirmed the hire, but sources tell WTOC an official announcement is expected within the next few days.
Eagle Sports Insider was the first to report the Sloan hire.
SOUTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) - Police were dispatched to the scene of a reported stabbing in Southwest Miami-Dade, Monday.
The incident occurred in the area of 26500 SW 138th Ct. in the Naranja neighborhood, police said, just before 4 p.m.
According to officials, the victim was airlifted to Jackson South Community Hospital.
The subject is in custody.
Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.
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A former assistant principal accused of having an "unprofessional relationship with a student" at Airport High School has turned herself into law enforcement in Lexington County to face sexual charges.
Ohio’s Republican leadership is aiming to reinstate a law that purges voters from the rolls after six years of not voting. The case is headed to the Supreme Court. Under Obama, the Dept. of Justice argued against Ohio, but now the justice department says it supports the state. We also look at the legal challenge against Trump’s ban - in the form of a tweet - on transgender people serving in the military.
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The Rolling Stones are releasing an audio companion to the new “On Air” book which chronicles their early 60’s radio and TV appearances. This 32 track album features tracks from classic shows from 1963-1965 like Saturday Club, Top Gear, Rhythm and Blues and The Joe Loss Pop Show.
Book info HERE
“On Air” drops on December 1st in a variety of formats including the ever popular colored vinyl.
With temperatures rising into the 90s Tuesday and humidity making it feel even hotter, the city of Norwalk has opened a couple cooling centers and is reminding residents to keep cool during the extreme heat. Public libraries and City Hall are open and serve as the city's cooling centers.
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Seems like Carmelo Anthony & Lala Anthony have separated according to TMZ. After seven years of marriage Carmelo and Lala are living in separate homes in NYC. Reports say that the split is amicable and that the couple have no plans to uproot their son Kiyan from his home base of friends and school but talks of trade might have Carmelo relocating soon.
Divorce papers have not been filled yet. The couple were last seen in public together at their son’s basketball game last weekend.
Bill Gurley, Benchmark general partner & early Uber investor, discusses his view on Uber after a workplace culture turnaround, Facebook's brand after its data scandal and the state of tech investing.
EPA whistleblower on Pruitt: 'A bigger swamp creature' copied!
Kevin Chmielewski, who remains a staunch Trump supporter, calls on the president to fire Scott Pruitt over his growing ethics scandals.
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New Delhi: The NHRC has sent a notice to the Uttar Pradesh government over the death of several children at BRD medical college in Gorakhpur, observing that it indicated “gross callousness” on part of the health administration.
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) asked the state Chief Secretary to submit a detailed report in four weeks on the steps taken for relief and rehabilitation of the affected families as well as the action taken against the guilty officers, the NHRC on Monday said.
Over 60 children have reportedly died at BRD Medical College Hospital since August 7.
Earlier also, the NHRC said, it has come across several instances of deaths in the hospitals due to Japanese Encephalitis.
Left-hander Martin Perez said that making it through last season injury-free will rate as a confidence boost for 2017 . Pitchers and catchers have reported to Texas Rangers spring training, where they will begin prep work for the 2017 season in earnest Wednesday.
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While Kennedy had the most eventful summer of the bunch, Salt’s mostly involved relaxation.
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A Chicago masseuse is suing Marvel Comic's Stan Lee, accusing him of inappropriate behavior during two massages in 2017.Maria Carballo filed the lawsuit Monday seeking more than $50,000 in punitive damages and attorney fees from the 95-year-old writer and artist.The Chicago Tribune reports that Lee's attorney, Jonathan Freund, called the lawsuit "a shakedown" and says Lee denies the allegations.Carballo also filed a complaint with Chicago police, who are investigating.According to the complaint, Lee fondled himself during the first massage and moaned so much during the second that Carballo stopped the treatment. Lee stood up and angrily demanded Carballo keep massaging him.The complaint also says Carballo was massaging Lee with her feet when he grabbed her foot and touched it to his genitals.
Thousands of people from around the world flocked to the Billy Graham Library on Monday to pay their final respects to the famed evangelist.
Keaton Jones, from Knoxville, had his mom post a video of him describing being bullied repeatedly during lunch at his school. The video has since gone viral reaching millions of people.
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President Trump to appear in Gov. McMaster campaign ads
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Governor Henry McMaster is about to hit the airways with his biggest backer.
Tuesday (4/24) Governor McMaster’s campaign announced ads will begin airing Wednesday featuring President Donald Trump.
McMaster was the first statewide official to support Donald Trump’s presidential bid in 2016.
McMaster will face Catherine Templeton, John Warren, Yancey McGill, and Kevin Bryant in the June 12th Republican primary.
If you’re looking for an iOS-based wallet to store your cryptocurrency, be on the lookout for fakes—especially while the meteoric rise of bitcoin is creating such a public frenzy. As reported by TechCrunch, there’s an app in the iOS App Store that …
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TIMMINS, Ont. — Ontario’s police watchdog is investigating a fatal police-involved shooting in the northeastern city of Timmins.
The Special Investigations Unit says it happened Saturday morning at an emergency medical services building on the city’s east side.
In a statement Saturday night, the SIU says officers with the Timmins Police Service responded to the building to deal with a man.
The agency says the man fled, and when officers followed there was an “interaction” where one of the officers fired a gun.
The man was struck and was taken to hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The SIU says it has assigned three investigators and three forensic investigators to the case, and has identified one “subject officer” and seven “witness officers.”
With its red brick walls and 20 towers, the Kremlin is perhaps Russia's most iconic site. But this building is more than a fortress: It's the heart of Russia's power. CNN's Diana Magnay explains.
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Police say a bride in southern Arizona was arrested on suspicion of impaired driving after she was involved in a car crash on the way to her wedding.Amber Young was wearing an open-back dress when she was handcuffed and put into a police cruiser Monday in Marana, 30 miles north of Tucson.Police spokesman Sgt. Chriswell Scott says one person suffered minor injuries in the crash.It is not known whether Young has an attorney who can comment on her behalf.Scott tweeted, "Don't drive impaired, till death do we part doesn't need any help."Young was taken to a police substation to have her blood drawn and released without going to jail.It's unknown whether Young made it to her wedding.
Capacit'e Infraprojects today filed draft papers with market regulator Sebi to raise an estimated Rs 400 crore through an initial public offering.
Funds raised through the issue will be utilised for working capital requirements, purchase of capital assets and for general corporate purposes, the company said in a statement.
The equity shares will have a face value of Rs 10 each. The issue will be on book-building basis and the price band will be decided later.
Axis Capital, IIFL Holdings and Vivro Financial Services are the book running lead managers to the issue. The equity shares are proposed to be listed on BSE and National Stock Exchange. Mumbai-based Capacit'e Infraprojects is a fast growing construction company focused on residential, commercial and institutional buildings. It had an order book of over Rs 4,000 crore as on January 31, 2017 comprising 51 ongoing projects.
Some of Putin’s most powerful enemies just had a day-long meeting — here’s what they need you to know
New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu has set a 6 p.m. Saturday curfew in advance of Tropical Storm Nate, which is expected to strengthen into a Category 1 hurricane by the time it makes landfall later that night. In addition, a mandatory evacuation has been ordered for residents in Venetian Isles, Lake Catherine and Irish Bayou, which are outside the city's storm protection system.
Also at 6 p.m. Saturday, police will also place barricades at all underpasses. This will include interstate off-ramps that lead to these underpasses.
The mayor and city officials are providing an update on preparations, including information on the status of the Sewerage & Water Board's drainage system. Watch it here.
Aggression kills six civilians in Sa'ada [11/ديسمبر/2017] SA'ADA, Dec. 11 (saba) – Six civilians were killed on Monday in a US-Saudi aggression airstrike in the district of Kutaf in Sa'ada province.
A local official said to Saba that the US-Saudi aggression coalition warplanes hit the Educational Complex in the district, killing the six civilians in an initial toll.
The official said the Educational Complex in Kutaf is used to distribute food relief to citizens.
Meanwhile, the US-Saudi aggression warplanes waged five airstrikes, targeting two houses, health facility and an agricultural farm in al-Qad, al-Ali and Bani Sayah areas in the border district of Razeh, the official said.
The airstrikes caused huge damage to the areas, the official added.
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* Nord Pool exchange said a total of 270.7 terawatt hours (TWh) of power was traded in the first six months of this year across all its markets, up from 261.8 TWh in 2017
* In June, the power traded in the Nordic and Baltic day-ahead market was 26.62 TWh from 27.40 TWh last year
* In June, the power traded in Britain’s day-ahead market was 8.65 TWh from 8.42 TWh last year
* In June, the power traded in the Nordic, Baltic and German intraday market was 0.45 TWh from 0.58 TWh last year
* The Nordic system price for June 2018 was calculated at 44.8 euros per megawatt hour, nearly double from June 2018 (Reporting by Lefteris Karagiannopoulos, editing by Louise Heavens)
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Aidan Turner's Cornish Captain is set to make a dramatic return to TV – but will George Warleggan's cruel reprisals break him?
Ross Poldark will have a LOT to worry about in the first episode of Poldark series four, if these first look images are anything to go by.
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The Cornish captain is still struggling to come to terms with his wife’s infidelity while watching the people around him suffer at the hands of Truro MP George Warleggan.
It all could have been very different if Ross had accepted the nomination and run for a seat in Westminster himself. But when things take a turn for the worse in Truro, will he be able to take action?
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Milwaukee Bucks co-owner Marc Lasry thinks the government should be regulating Facebook like a utility.
According to CNBC, Lasry said, "If you look at it right now, I'd argue that really what they are is a utility and they should be regulated because they haven't been able to regulate themselves."
"So therefore, if you have the government coming in and now it's a utility, as a utility there's going to be a limit on what you're going to be able to make."
Lasry's comments followed the allegations that Cambridge Analytica collected data from 50 million Facebook profiles without permission or knowledge.
The company also reportedly worked on Facebook ads for President Donald Trump's election 2016 campaign. Facebook has since suspended Cambridge Analytica, though the company denies making any violations.
Facebook's stock has plummeted more than 7 percent since the allegations, making it the biggest decline in one day since September 2012.
As cash-paying Muni riders scramble to get a Clipper card because of a cash fare increase Jan. 1, passengers can still expect free rides on Muni during New Year's Eve through the early New Year morning. For the 17th consecutive year, the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency will offer free rides starting at 8 p.m. on Dec. 31 until 5 a.m. on Jan. 1 on all Muni lines.
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The tax filing deadline is upon us and the Wisconsin Department of Revenue is reminding taxpayers to file.
Returns must be received or postmarked by midnight today. The deadline was extended this year because April 15 was a Saturday and yesterday was a holiday in Washington, D.C.
The Department of Revenue reminds you that they will not contact you by telephone or email regarding your income tax return. If the Department needs more information to verify items on your return, it will contact you by letter.
“I’ve listened to that album so many times, I thought, ‘I’ve so got this!’” she said with a wide grin. “But as soon as I started trying to figure out actually what he did and how he did it, I started wondering what I’d got myself into.”
VIENNA (AP) — Iranian President Hassan Rouhani is in Vienna, where the country's nuclear agreement with world powers was drawn up three years ago, to promote the deal's survival after the United States withdrew.
Rouhani was meeting Austrian leaders Wednesday following a visit to neutral Switzerland, which also hosted negotiations on the deal under which Iran agreed to limit its enrichment of uranium in exchange for the lifting of economic sanctions.
He said after meeting his Austrian counterpart that "we will not leave the (agreement), on condition that we can benefit from it."
Rouhani did not mention Austrian officials' announcement on Tuesday that they plan to revoke the legal immunity of an Iranian diplomat suspected of involvement in a plot to bomb an Iranian opposition rally in France. He took no questions.
Chychrun (knee) likely will return at some point in the 2017-18 season, according to Coyotes head coach Rick Tocchet.
The 'Yotes don't have an exact timetable for the highly touted defenseman's return, and a previous report indicated that they won't have another update on his condition until training camp begins Sep. 14. However, the good news is that his surgery was deemed successful and Tocchet sounds rather optimistic about Chychrun's eventual prognosis. "He's just a beast," he said. "If this happened to somebody else, you might have a guy who's out for the year. I don't know the timeframe (for his recovery), but it's not for the year. It's something that he's going to bounce back (from). He's an animal. It's almost like we've got to crank this kid down a little bit."
COLOMBO, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Group results of Commercial Bank of Ceylon Plc for the quarter ended June 30 released on Monday: (In millions of rupees unless stated): Q2 2017 Q2 2016 Net profit 3,837.8 3,256.2 Earnings per share (rupees, basic) 4.15 3.59 Gross Income 28,695.0 21,850.2 Net interest income 9,303.0 8,065.6 NOTE - Results are rounded off. Commercial Bank of Ceylon is Sri Lanka's biggest listed lender by market capitalisation. (Reporting by Ranga Sirilal and Shihar Aneez)
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The rate of Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation unexpectedly rose to 3.1 per cent in November, from 3 per cent in October, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said.
It is the highest the rate has been at in nearly six years, with it latest being above 3 per cent in March 2012.
Increase will put further strain on individuals due to wages only going up at a rate of 2.1 per cent.
Head of the Bank of England Mark Carney will now have to send a letter to Chancellor Philip Hammod to explain why the rate is more than one per cent off target of 2 per cent.
Melissa Etheridge just told People that she and her wife Linda enjoy smoking marijuana with her 2 adult children.
Her older kids are 20 and 18 and she said she would rather relax and smoke pot than drink alcohol with them.
“I have smoked with my older two,” she told Yahoo. “It was funny at first, and then they realized, it’s a very natural, end-of-the-day [thing] … And it brings you much closer. I’d much rather have a smoke with my grown kids than a drink — oh, God, no.”
She also said using marijuana is good for her marriage.
“Cannabis is the best marital aid,” she added. “When it’s date night … It takes down your inhibition; your sexual desires are enhanced. We take a bath every night and smoke and talk and wind down and sleep a very, very good night sleep — and sleep is extremely important.”
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FRESNO, Calif. (AP)  A California man whose real estate scam bilked investors out of $24 million has been sentenced to more than 12 ½ years in federal prison.
Seth DePiano of Clovis was sentenced Tuesday and ordered to pay back some $20 million to victims.
Prosecutors say that from 2010 to 2017, DePiano got 28 people to invest money they thought would be used to buy rental properties.
However, authorities say DePiano didn't own some of the properties and the money was used for personal expenses, gambling and to pay earlier investors.
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DePiano pleaded guilty in Match to mail fraud, wire fraud and money laundering. As part of the plea deal, he agreed to forfeit some $700,000 seized from bank accounts and a baseball card collection valued at $31,000.
LONDON, March 19 (Reuters) - Barclays said on Monday entities controlled by Sherborne had acquired voting rights over 5.16 percent of the British bank’s issued share capital.
“As with all its shareholders, Barclays will continue to engage with Sherborne, and welcomes them as a shareholder,” Barclays said in a statement. (Reporting by Dasha Afanasieva, editing by Louise Heavens)
A man driving a lawn mower on a Garden City street was taken into custody Wednesday after attacking police officers attempting to make a traffic stop. According to a news release from the Garden City Police Department , Lonnie Farris, 53, of Garden City was driving a riding lawn mower in the 300 block of North Ninth Street just before noon on Wednesday when officers attempted to arrest him.
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Omar Al Somah scored a late penalty as Syria kept their 2018 World Cup hopes alive with a draw in the first leg of their play-off against Australia.
He scored the penalty(85th min) after Robbie Kruse’s opener (40 min).
The return leg takes place in Sydney next Tuesday (kick-off 10:00 am).
DALLAS (AP) -- Former ESPN reporter Ed Werder, who has covered the NFL for 34 years, has won the Dick McCann Award from the Professional Football Writers of America.
Werder spent the last 19 years at ESPN before being let go earlier this year.
The McCann Award is given to a reporter who has made a long and distinguished contribution to pro football through his or her coverage. The award is named the first director of the Pro Football Hall of Fame (1962-67) who also was a longtime reporter in New York with several newspapers.
During his time at ESPN from 1998-2017, Werder appeared weekly on several studio shows, covered games and the draft. He also worked for CNNSI, CNN, the Dallas Morning News (1992-96) and Fort Worth Star-Telegram (1989) covering the Cowboys. Before that, he was an NFL beat writer for the Orlando Sentinel and the Boulder Daily Camera from 1984-89.
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According to court records, Bradford, an engineer, never showed up to work at TRW on the day of the slaying. He didn't call in sick, either. It was so out of character that his boss went to his apartment to check on him. When he saw Bradford, the boss asked why he hadn't called the office. The employee — who seemed depressed — said he didn't feel like it.
Calgary police are looking for an Edmonton man who has been missing since last month after visiting a friend in Calgary.
Jordan Nicholas Curtis, 33, was last seen in the 0-100 block of Dermot Baldwin Way S.E. on May 20.
In a media release sent out on Wednesday, police said Curtis has not contacted friends and family, which they say is “out of character.”
Curtis is 5’7″ tall and about 100 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. Police said he may have a thin moustache and goatee.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call the Calgary Police Service non-emergency line at 403-266-1234 or Crime Stoppers.
“The Americans” is a drama series about a suburban American household in the 1980’s. But there’s a twist: The parents are Soviet agents, and they’re embedded on a mission to steal American secrets.
When the show started airing in 2013, the idea of Soviet spies on American soil was almost a quaint relic. But something strange has happened since. Political developments in the U.S. and abroad have breathed new life into Cold War tropes. What was once escapist television now plays like political commentary and many Americans now suspect a reality that is stranger than fiction.
The showrunners join us to talk about writing what’s become a deep reflection of an important geopolitical moment.
During the New Year’s weekend, there were seven residential burglaries and aggravated thefts in Rogaland. Police believe the same persons may be responsible for several of the burglaries.
– Seven burglaries during roughly a 24 hour period is far above the average than what is normal for a weekend.
This is certainly something that is a priority for us, said Operations Manager Egil Karlsen from the South Western Police District as told to the newspaper Stavanger Aftenblad.
Saturday there were two burglaries and Sunday there were five. Police see similarities between several of the burglaries and say it could potentially be the same persons who are responsible.
– The thieves used the same type of entry in several of the burglaries. Among other things, they have repeatedly gained entry via a bedroom window, says Karlsen.
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Rome, December 11 - There was an explosion near the bus terminus in New York Monday, local sources and police said.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Golden Agri-resources Ltd
* HY revenue $3.80 billion versus $3.24 billion
* HY net profit attributable to owners of company $59.4 million versus $133.6 million
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Modesto police describe fatal shooting at Ustach Park
Sgt. Chris Adams of the Modesto Police Department briefs reporters on a fatal shooting that took the life of a 21-year-old man in northeast Modesto.
Armed police have this afternoon, Friday October 6, conducted a warrant at a premises in Newark Road, Peterborough.
Officers stormed the property at 3.30pm and arrested a 25-year-old man from Peterborough on possession of firearms offences and possession of class B or class C drugs.
It was a planned operation and he has been taken into custody at Thorpe Wood Police Station
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Last week, the city of Tyler approved a tax abatement agreement that will allow Trane to upgrade its Tyler manufacturing facility. Smith County will consider a mirroring agreement at its weekly meeting at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in the Smith County Courthouse Annex building, 200 E. Ferguson St. The meeting is open to the public.
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Tractor trailer crash ruptures, spills bottled water cargo
NORTH HAMPTON, N.H. (AP) — New Hampshire state police say a tractor and trailer carrying bottled water has crashed on Interstate 95 and its contents have ruptured and spilled.
Police said the driver, 49-year-old John Keller, of Dracut, Massachusetts, suffered no significant injuries in the North Hampton crash and was charged with driving while intoxicated Monday night.
Police said the southbound vehicle left the road and struck a series of trees before it came to rest.
A portion of I-95 was closed for about five hours while the tractor and trailer were recovered.
It wasn't immediately known if Keller had a lawyer and a phone number couldn't be found for him.
Facebook ignited a firestorm over how it manages third-party access to its users’ information, after the social network said a firm with ties to the 2016 Trump campaign improperly kept data for years despite saying it had destroyed those records.
An elderly woman bashed while walking her dogs in Melbourne is in a critical condition in hospital and not expected to survive.
Le Le was was found at St Albans lying on the ground with serious head injuries about 7pm on Thursday, homicide detective Scott Riley told Melbourne Magistrates Court on Saturday.
"Due to the nature of the injuries the victim is not expected to survive," Senior Constable Riley said.
The woman accused of bashing the 77-year-old, St Albans woman Amy Tran, is charged with intentionally causing serious injury.
She faced court wearing a grey t-shirt and smiling at people in the room.
Tran has been remanded to re-appear on Monday.
Ethan Santana, 3, tosses a beanbag while playing a game of corn hole at the Turn Center summer outing at Dove Creek Ranch on Thursday. Austin Wesybrook, 5, and his dad Chris meet "Shillelagh" at the Turn Center summer outing at Dove Creek Ranch on Thursday.
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In 1904 Jack Daniel's won the Gold Medal for best whiskey in the competition at the World's Fair in St. Louis. This is a reproduction of the first commemorative bottle made available.
Typical family home? No, not the one in the musical “Fun Home,” opening Thursday at Wy’east Performing Arts Center in Odell. Mark Steighner directs. The parents are played by Emily Vawter, center, and Peter Tappert, right, in a tale of sexual identity and growing up, featuring narrator adult Alison (Rachel Moore-Beitler), background, her “small” self (Fiona Larsen-Teskey, left) and siblings Quinn Harty (John), and Wesley Parker (Christian). Abby Rankin and Larsen-Teskey alternate in the “small” Alison role. Due to language, the play is suitable for 12 and over.
n Feb. 8-10, Feb. 16-17 — Fun Home, 7 p.m. at the Wy’east Performing Arts Center. Feb. 11 matinee 2 p.m. Presented by Columbia Gorge Orchestra Association. Tickets $15 for adults and $10 for students. Not recommended for children under 12.
16 Year Old Boy Drowns In Nottingham
A 16 year old boy has died in a Nottingham hospital after he was pulled from water earlier on Wednesday (4th July).
A 16 year old boy has died in a Nottingham hospital after he was pulled from water earlier on Wednesday (4th July).
It's after police received reports a boy had gone into the water at Colwick Park Lake around 2pm but hadn't resurfaced.
Fire, ambulance crews, a helicopter and an underwater dive team launched a major search operation and found him an hour later.
He was taken to Queen's Medical Centre but was sadly pronounced dead a short time later.
Fortunately.. no one was injured! This happened in Georgia.. a woman in a nearby car shot this video of a freight train plowing THROUGH a semi truck stuck on the tracks. Apparently, the driver ignored the “no trucks allowed” signs at the crossing and got stuck. Again, very fortunate that no one got hurt and/or killed. 🙂
Bank of Baroda and Canara Bank could acquire smaller banks like Dena Bank, Vijaya Bank, UCO Bank, Union Bank of India and United Bank of India, officials said. The government is holding discussions with six or seven banks to examine synergies as it pushes for consolidation among public sector banks. Kicking off the process, State Bank of India has already merged with its associate banks. “Talks are on to see which fit will be the best. We should see something emerge from the discussions with six or seven banks over the next month or two,” an official told ...
Technology companies are pouring billions of dollars into developing robot cars they hope will save lives, make human drivers obsolete and one day reap them riches.
The future of the technology might hinge on the outcome of a blockbuster trial between two leading lights in the development of driverless vehicles—Uber Technologies Inc. and Alphabet Inc.’s Waymo, an offshoot of Google—set to start Monday in San Francisco.
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The group meets for coffee and the opportunity to order lunch from the Church's cafe. The carers are then able to go to a different room where they can relax, talk and take the opportunity to share experiences and support one another. A range of activities are available for those living with dementia to join in with if they wish, tailored to suit individual needs as much as possible. The aim is to generate positive feelings for all.
A 29-year-old Jackson woman has been arrested after Hinds County deputies, disguised as package delivery carriers, busted her with 8 pounds of marijuana.
Hinds County Sheriff Victor Mason says the package was shipped from Sacramento, California and was delivered to a home on Wood Village Drive in Jackson Tuesday morning. 29-year-old Shaquita Stoval accepted the package and narcotics officers then served a search warrant, where 8 pounds of high grade marijuana known as "Kush" was discovered.
"We wear many hats around here and that was pretty sharp thinking," Sheriff Mason said. "One day, we may be a sanitation worker. We may be water meter readers. We might be anybody, but the thing is to get these drugs off of the street."
Stoval was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute.
"We are serious about trying to curb this problem. You'll never get rid of it, lets just be real, but we can at least slow it down to a crawl."
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Featured below are companies that have experienced recent insider buying and selling activity in the public market through their direct and indirect ownerships.
Keep in mind, when looking at transaction activities by insiders, purchasing activity may reflect perceived value in a security. Selling activity may or may not be related to a stock’s valuation; perhaps an insider needs to raise money for personal reasons. An insider’s total holdings should be considered because a sale may, in context, be insignificant if this person has a large remaining position in the company. I tend to put great weight on insider transaction activity when I see multiple insiders trading a company’s shares or units.
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A Wausau therapist and Red Cross volunteer was deployed Friday to Las Vegas to help with crisis counseling.
Diane London, who owns Stepping Stone Counseling in Schofield, has been sent to several natural disasters but this is her first mass casualty assignment.
"We might be helping families go to the morgue, we might be in a family readiness center to help assist, we might be helping first responders," London said.
She will be there for at least two weeks. Due to the nature of investigation, Red Cross is working under the command of the government.
Former Equifax CEO Richard Smith testifies during a House hearing to examine the Equifax data breach on Oct. 5, 2017 in Washington, D.C. Smith “retired” last month with a more-than-$18 million pension. Olivier Douliery TNS
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English bishop: Trump on ‘wrong side of history’ on climate change
June 14, 2017
In a letter to the editor of the Times of London, a Catholic bishop in England strongly criticized President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw the United States from the 2015 Paris climate agreement.
Stating that Trump is on the “wrong side of history,” Bishop John Arnold of Salford described the president’s decision an “abdication of responsibility.” The prelate added that climate change is “an issue that will define our time.”
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OVER the past month, it is heartening to see Singapore Exchange (SGX) slap, in a very public manner, Notices of Compliances on four listed companies - including Datapluse Technology, YuuZoo Corp and Noble Group - for breaches of its listing rules and demanding immediate redress.
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Rome, December 11 - Italian retail sales dropped by 1% in value terms in October with respect to September and by 1.1% in volume terms, ISTAT said on Monday. Sales were down 2.1% in value terms compared to October 2016 - the biggest year-on-year drop since August 2014, the national statistics agency said. It said year-on-year sales were down 2.9% in volume terms. Retail sales had leaped 3.1% in year-on-year terms in September.
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* Said on Thursday that the board decided to issue up to 3.5 million ordinary shares, category A, for up to 1.1 million euros ($1.20 million)
* Price per share to be EUR 0.98
* Capital increase follows exercise of powers granted by shareholders on April 27, 2012
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YEREVAN, MARCH 20, ARMENPRESS. US President Donald Trump did not congratulate Vladimir Putin on being re-elected to serve another term in office as president of Russia.
A White House spokesperson said Putin’s victory in the election was no surprise for Washington, and there was no planned phone call with the Kremlin, BBC reported. The White House said the US intends to further cooperate with Russia in directions where it is possible.
“We will continue developing our relations with Russia, but we will force it to pay if it threatens our interests”, White House spokesperson Hogan Headley said.
“We aren’t surprised by the election results”, the spokesperson said.
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– WWE has released a new preview for tonight’s WWE 24 special, which looks at the “women’s revolution” in WWE.
– The latest edition of UpUpDownDown features Big E and Baron Corbin playing UFC 3.
Today in #Jelena watch, Selena Gomez left visible proof that she lurks on Justin Bieber’s Instagram when she liked a photo of the Biebs and his mother that he posted Saturday.
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Perhaps this Christmas, Jelena will follow each other and post their very first Instagram story together. (Gone in 24 hours so no need to dramatically purge the ‘gram later, the way The Weeknd did all of his Selena photos.) Holiday miracles do happen.
Three militants and a woman were killed on Monday in a gunfight between the security forces and the militants in north Kashmir's Kupwara district."Three terrorists, apparently Pakistanis, were killed in Handwara encounter," Director General of Police (DGP) of Jammu and Kashmir, S.P.Vaid, said.A woman trying to escape from the house in which the militants were hiding was also killed in the cross fire.Following specific information about the presence of the militants in Unsoo village, the security forces had surrounded it late on Sunday evening.As they were closing in on the hide out, they were fired upon triggering the encounter.Firing exchanges have ended, but police said searches were still on in the area.
Business in Cameroon | “Carrefour Market will offer more than 1500 reference made-in-Cameroon products” – Luc Demez, MD Cfao Retail Cameroon
On December 5, 2017, Luc Demez, managing director of Cfao Retail Cameroon, confirmed that Carrefour Market will participate to the promotion of Cameroonian products. He confirmed this during the official launch of the first supermarket of Carrefour Market in Douala.
“Carrefour Market will offer exclusive Carrefour-branded products, new quality products and more than 1500 made-in-Cameroon products. It is important for us to adhere to the development of Cameroon’s economy”, Luc Demez said.
After the Bonamoussadi Carrefour Market, the Carrefour-Cfao Retail consortium will launch a PlaYce mall at Ekoudou, in Yaoundé, in 2019. The latter will cost CFA30 billion.
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The United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has reduced its flight restrictions in Iraqi airspace, though some restrictions will remain in place.
It had previously prohibited all US civilian flight operations over the country due to risks relating to the armed conflict with the Islamic State group.
Rudaw quotes a statement from Baghdad International Airport as saying that the announcement “means that global airlines can go over Iraqi airspace wherever they want.”
The FAA statement can be viewed here.
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Dave Weigel, National Political Correspondent for The Washington Post, joins Kate Snow to discuss GOP's agenda for the coming year, and why WaPo declares the agenda historically "ambitious."
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A Reddit thread hosted by the man behind “Sesame Street”’s Big Bird took a surprisingly heartbreaking turn when he revealed details of an interaction he once had with a dying...
Throughout his 46 years playing Big Bird on “Sesame Street,” Caroll Spinney has always stood apart from the show’s other puppeteers. For one thing, the full-body costume means he can’t...
While I was driving through Chakwal, I saw the derelict railway station there and a few broken down houses – remnants of our ‘Golden Era’. The justification for their dilapidated state could be that preserving or maintaining them was not a viable option. While this is not so surprising, our minister for railways should look into the matter.
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The Supreme Court has refused to stay the new Cattle rules formulated by the Union Government. The court also issued notices to the centre returnable by three weeks and posted the matter for further hearing on July 11.
The centre told the Supreme Court that the rules were brought in to check irregularities in the cattle market. The rules are not meant to put an impediment on cattle traders, the centre also submitted.
The new notification sets out guidelines and rules for the upkeep of the animal markets and seeks to ensure that the welfare of the animal is protected when being traded.
The notification states no person shall bring cattle to an animal-market without submitting a written declaration signed by the owner of the cattle or his duly authorised agent to the member secretary of the new committee. The name and address of the owner of the cattle, with a copy of the photo identification proof, has to be given.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Federal law enforcement officials say they disrupted a plot to carry out terrorist attacks at New York City locations, including concert venues, subway stations and Times Square.
Prosecutors announced Friday that three men based in Canada, Pakistan and the Philippines had conspired to carry out terror attacks in the summer of 2016 in the name of the Islamic State.
Prosecutors say 19-year-old Abdulrahman El Bahnasawy bought materials to make a bomb but was arrested after traveling to New Jersey in May of 2016.
He pleaded guilty later that year, but the case was sealed while the investigation continued.
Nineteen-year-old U.S. citizen Talha Haroon was arrested in Pakistan in 2016. Thirty-seven-year-old Russell Salic was arrested in the Philippines in April.
It’s not clear if they have attorneys.
Emergency crews were called to reports of a stabbing in southeast Calgary on Wednesday night, according to police.
One person was taken to hospital in stable condition.
Police said it happened in the 2900-block of 17 Avenue S.E. at around 6:45 p.m.
Police continue to investigate and said no suspects were in custody.
No further details about the incident have been released. ​
WITH the advent of the "gig economy" in Singapore - where conventional jobs are replaced by freelance, on-demand "gigs", or short-term projects - the relationship between employer and employee needs to be completely rethought. Perhaps these terms will even become redundant?
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HOUSTON (AP)  Houston-area residents lined up by the thousands to beat an application deadline for state disaster food relief benefits.
The applicants are still recovering from the financial hardship left by flooding from Harvey nearly six weeks ago. More than 260,000 Harris County residents already have applied for benefits from the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or D-SNAP.
The program is part of the federal nutrition program, formerly known as food stamps, that lets individuals buy food at grocery stores and other locations.
Residents like Fayne Manuel say the assistance will help them feed their families as they continue making up for lost wages and paying for unexpected expenses due to Harvey.
Many of the Top 90 U18 football players in Ontario Football were in Guelph on the weekend for the annual Red vs Black Weekend.
The Top 90 players were selected from Ontario Football’s regional tryouts by head coach Glen Mills and his staff. Players went through a university style mini-camp on the weekend, followed by a Red vs. Black game as players look to make the final roster for the Canada Cup, said a news release.
The Red vs. Black game took place on Sunday at the University of Guelph’s Alumni Stadium. Team Black won the contest by a score of 17-10.
Among players named to the Team Black roster was Harrison Shoniker of Guelph, while the Team Red roster included Hadi Elmiari of Guelph and Ben Lane of Puslinch.
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Bunnings Bunbury staff and customers shared in a hairy experience last week as they chopped and coloured their locks to raise funds for the World’s Greatest Shave.
The event was held as a tradies breakfast, complete with a fruit, muffin, chocolate and burger spread, for gold coin donations that were donated to the charity.
Bunnings Bunbury store complex manager Dion Turner said the team members enjoyed hosting the breakfast to raise money for the Leukaemia Foundation.
“We are always happy to help with hands-on projects and initiatives that help out our local community,” he said.
Apart from raising money, staff also raised awareness as they donned their new hairdos for the rest of the work day.
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Police ask public to help identify body of woman
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The body of a woman was found down a precipice in Maraval on May 24 earlier this year is yet to be identified.
The woman’s body which bore nine tattoos remained unclaimed at the Forenisic Science Centre yesterday and senior homicide officers issued another appeal to members of the public who may have information on the woman to contact the nearest police station.
Police believe the woman may be from Santo Domingo or Venezuela and may have entered the country illegally.
Interpol officers have sent photos of the woman to Interpol officers in both Santo Domingo and Venezuela with the hope that the victim could be identified.
V-Day Gwangju to support women’s center
V-Day Gwangju will run performances of Eve Ensler’s “The Vagina Monologues” on April 29 and 30 in aid of a local women’s shelter.
The event is part of the international V-Day movement, which involves performances of the play to campaign against violence toward women and girls.
Guests are invited to come early, as drinks and snacks will be available, as well as a special photo booth.
The performances run at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. on April 29 and 3 p.m. on April 30 at Gungdong Art Theater on Art Street in downtown Gwangju. For reservations and more information, visit www.facebook.com/vdaygwangju.
Proceeds will go to My House (myhouse.or.kr), a center for single mothers and their children.
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RED BANK -- The borough council voted along party lines at its meeting Wednesday night to declare Red Bank a "welcoming and inclusive community" in regards to immigration. The three Democrats on the council voted for the resolution, while the three Republican members voted against it.
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Duke Energy’s 800,000 Indiana customers could see their electric bills drop by an average of 5.6 percent this year.
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Indiana’s largest electric utility says the cut is related to federal tax changes, which reduced taxes for many investor-owned utilities.
Duke says it struck a deal with the state’s consumer watchdog and industry groups to share some savings with consumers. State utility regulators still must sign off on the plan before a cut can be made.
Duke Energy says it will provide average savings of $7.33 a month for customers using 1,000 kilowatt-hours. The Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor says other utilities have adjusted rates or plan to do so.
They include: Aqua Indiana, Indiana Michigan Power, Northern Indiana Public Service and Vectren.
April 24 (Reuters) - Johnson Controls International PLC :
* JOHNSON CONTROLS ANNOUNCES BREAKTHROUGH PARTNERSHIP WITH CHINESE ECOMMERCE GIANT JD.COM TO SERVE HIGH-GROWTH AUTOMOTIVE BATTERY REPLACEMENT MARKET
* JOHNSON CONTROLS - STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH JD.COM TO OFFER AUTOMOTIVE BATTERIES TO BOTH CONSUMERS AND AUTOMOTIVE RETAILERS THROUGHOUT CHINA Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reuters.Briefs@thomsonreuters.com)
2 tbsp. GOYA Extra Virgin Olive Oil1 pkg. (3.5 oz.) GOYA Chorizo, thinly sliced1 lb. peeled deveined shrimp, tails removed1 large onion, sliced1 red pepper, sliced1 tbsp. GOYA Minced Garlic1 tbsp. GOYA Sofrito2 tsp. GOYA Adobo All-Purpose Seasoning with Pepper1 can (15.5 oz.) GOYA Chick Peas, drained and rinsed1 cup GOYA Tomato Sauce1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth2 green onions, thinly sliced- Heat oil in large skillet set over medium heat; cook chorizo for 3 to 4 minutes or until starting to brown. Add shrimp; cook for 1 minute. Transfer to plate.- In same skillet, cook onion, red pepper, garlic, sofrito and seasoning for about 3 minutes or until onion is slightly softened.- Stir in chick peas, tomato sauce and broth; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook for about 10 minutes or until sauce thickens. Stir in chorizo mixture; cook for about 2 minutes or until shrimp is cooked through. Sprinkle with green onions.
3:03 Talkback: Mark Young talks about Vice Mayor Gene Gallo's tragic loss of his wife Pause
2:15 The zany 9th Annual Shamrock Shiver Charity Plunge
1:17 Samoset Neighborhood Association looks to 2017 for continued improvements
0:49 Gene Gallo reflects on the loss of his wife
2:02 Manatee County residents fear heavy manufacturing will change lifestyle
0:40 Suspect in armed robbery of Bradenton convenience store arrested
0:55 Woman saves neighbor's 80-pound mastiff in Christmas day fire
2:22 All-Area Boys Swimmer of the Year T.C. Smith discusses the honor
0:58 Little Rebekah is Manatee's first baby of 2017
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Chiefs linebacker Derrick Johnson is one of five remaining first-round picks from 2005 who remains in the NFL. Johnson joined the PFTPM podcast on Friday to discuss his career, the current season, the upcoming game against the Texans, and his football future.
You can listen to it right here. And you can (should) subscribe to the podcast, rate it, drop reviews, and all of that stuff that people routinely beg podcast listeners to do.
Above all else, enjoy it. The podcast also includes a final look back at Thursday night’s game and a look ahead to Week Five.
Thanks again to Derrick for some of his time on a busy Friday in a busy season. We’ll do another PFTPM podcast on Monday. And we’ll do a three-hour edition of PFT Live on Monday. And we’ll be cranking out content right here around the clock all weekend long.
UK chemical weapons investigators will visit Salisbury today to take samples of the nerve agent used in the attack on former Russian spy Sergei Skripal.
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The beginning of the new year is likely to burn a larger hole into your wallet as fuel prices have been increased once again. Effective from the midnight of 1st January/ 2nd January 2017, petrol and diesel prices will be hiked by INR 1.29 per litre and INR 0.97 per litre respectively.
Indian Oil Corporation released a statement that said “The current level of international product prices of Petrol & Diesel and INR-USD exchange rate warrant increase in selling price of Petrol and Diesel, the impact of which is being passed on to the consumers with this price revision. The movement of prices in the international oil market and INR-USD exchange rate shall continue to be monitored closely and developing trends of the market will be reflected in future price changes.”
Following are the new city wise prices for petrol and diesel (including state levies):
Petrol
Cities Old Prices New Prices Delhi 68.94 70.60 Kolkata 71.50 73.13 Mumbai 75.27 76.91 Chennai 68.41 70.07
Diesel
April 24 (Reuters) - Yuexiu Property Co Ltd:
* ANNOUNCES APPROVAL FOR ISSUANCE BY A SUBSIDIARY OF GUARANTEED CORPORATE BONDS IN PRC FROM CSRC
* REFERS TO PROPOSED PUBLIC ISSUANCE OF GUARANTEED INTEREST-BEARING BONDS WITH AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF UP TO RMB7BLN BY UNIT Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
L’Armoire Boutique in Llanidloes has once again been named the best place in Mid Wales for wedding guests to find their perfect outfit.
The shop took home the accolade for the fifth year running at the Welsh National Wedding Awards held in Swansea.
The awards recognise businesses across Wales that strive to make the big day extra special for couples and their families.
L’Armoire owner Laura Thomas said: “We are extremely proud and delighted to have won the Best Occasion Wear Boutique at the Welsh National Wedding Awards for the fifth year running.
“We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all of our lovely customers who voted for us and for their valued business over the past nine years.
“We look forward to helping you to choose that very special outfit in the future.”
n ABOVE: Myra Jones, Laura Thomas and Janet Jones from L’Armoire at the Welsh National Wedding Awards.
LARAMIE — The University of Wyoming accorded degrees upon the following students from Sweetwater County at the completion of the 2017 summer term. Congratulations!
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Green River
Jessica Anne Robidoux, BSN
Ana K. Tesdal, BSFC
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Rock Springs
Bryant Blake, MA
Sarah Blake, MA
Winsor Demore, MS
Janae R. Holtzclaw, BSN
Kara C. Jackson, BSN
Kiera Desiree Lane, BS
Chloe Julia Muller, BA
Type of degree: BA (Bachelor of Arts); BS (Bachelor of Science); BSFC (Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences); BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing); MA (Master of Arts); MS (Master of Science).
The complete list of spring semester graduates can be found on the web at www.uwyo.edu/uw/news/index.html and scroll to Students in the News. You can check to see if students from your community are on the Laramie list.
This sunny 26th floor apartment in The Edge faces south, getting great light and boasting East River and Manhattan views including those of the World Trade Center. Features of this terrific home include a beautiful open kitchen with serving/dining island, top of the line Miele appliances, wide plank oak floors, spacious bedroom and a Bosch washer/dryer. Additional features include a spa-like bath, floor to ceiling windows and a balcony to enjoy the view! The Edge offers unparalleled luxury waterfront living in dynamic Williamsburg with ferry service to Manhattan from The Edge Park right in front of the building. Amenities include 24 hour doorman, Olympic sized pool, fitness center, spa rooms, sauna and steam rooms, full size basketball court, virtual golf, yoga and dance studios, movie screening room, children's playroom, party room, outdoor terrace and garage.Super low real estate taxes of $4.25/month. 421-A tax abatement through June 30,2036.
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A New York state assemblyman is demanding a federal probe into the state's facilities for the disabled following an Associated Press story that revealed the case of a man infested with maggots in a state-run group home.
Democrat Anthony Brindisi, of Utica, told the AP Saturday that the state can't be trusted to police itself when it comes to abuse and neglect in state facilities.
Forty-one-year-old Steven Wenger was twice found to have maggots around his breathing tube in a state-owned facility in Rome, New York, last summer. Wenger suffered severe brain trauma in a 1991 car crash.
State officials concluded the maggots were the result of neglect, but no caregivers were disciplined and the report on the case was made confidential. Officials say they increased training for staff following the incident.
Chief Meteorologist Eric Wilhelm's Forecast
An area of low pressure will cross the Valley early Tuesday and the day will start with up to a fresh inch or so of snow on the ground. Arctic air will pour into northern Ohio and Pennsylvania Tuesday and temperatures are expected to quickly fall. Wind chill values will drop to near zero by evening. Spotty snow showers are in the forecast for the daylight hours but the whole day will not be snowy.
Lake-effect snow showers and squalls will become more common Tuesday evening into the overnight hours. The highest chance for several additional inches of snow will be around and north of Interstate 80. Watch for rapidly changing conditions if you will be on area roads.
The lake-effect will wind down Wednesday morning but we are anticipating a return of snow by Wednesday night.
Arsenal’s players have been posting on social media to welcome Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to the club.
The Gabon international’s club record signing from Borussia Dortmund passed without comment from the Gunners’ players.
But having got up close and personal with their new team-mate in training at London Colney, the welcome messages have now started to emerge.
You can see Arsenal players welcoming Aubameyang to the club in the build-up to this evening’s game against Everton in the tweets below.
Despite a temporary halt to President Trump’s executive order banning travelers from 7 countries, travel and tourism executives are beginning to notice signs of financial damage, which may continue to cripple the multi-trillion dollar industry in the months ahead. VOA’s Ramon Taylor reports.
PHOENIX (AP) — Tens of thousands of Arizona teachers are poised to walk off the job this week to demand more funding for public education, an unprecedented action in this conservative state without many union protections.
Educators who are among the lowest-paid in the U.S. have organized weeks of protests seeking raises and a boost in overall school funding, culminating in a vote for a first-ever statewide strike starting Thursday.
It comes despite a plan from Republican Gov. Doug Ducey to increase teacher pay 20 percent by 2020. Teachers are concerned about a lack of stable funding and a failure to address other demands.
A grass-roots effort got backing from the largest teacher membership group, which lacks the power to collectively bargain with school districts in this right-to-work state.
That has led to a disparity in how school districts can handle a walkout.
It's that time of year. School is out, and many high school and college students are just beginning their summer jobs.
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ST. PAUL -- Original Kiss members Gene Simmons and Ace Frehley have reunited for their first public appearance since their group was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2014.
But unlike that terse ceremony, they came to St. Paul's CHS field to play Wednesday night in their first show together in 16 years.
The event was a hurricane relief benefit that Simmons helped organize for the Minnesota-based charity Matter.ngo. The nonprofit focuses on feeding and aiding children worldwide, but after Harvey struck Texas in late August the concert's theme turned to assistance for Houston and surrounding areas.
Pearce is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's series finale against the Nationals.
This was expected after Pearce filled in for Mitch Moreland on Tuesday after he left that game due to back spasms. The right-handed hitting Pearce is 4-for-9 with a pair of doubles, a run scored and an RBI over three games since being acquired by Boston.
WASHINGTON (AP) — New week’s stunning solar eclipse in the United States will generate as much science as oohs and aahs.
From the discovery of helium to proving Einstein right, great science often comes out of eclipses.
NASA and others will monitor next Monday’s eclipse with an armada of satellites, airplanes, balloons and citizen-scientists looking up from the ground. Scientists will focus on the sun, but they will also examine what happens to Earth’s weather, to space weather, and to animals and plants on Earth as the moon totally blocks out the sun.
The moon’s shadow will sweep along a narrow path, from Oregon to South Carolina.
HONG KONG/TAIPEI, February 13 Fitch Ratings has affirmed the Long-Term Issuer Default Ratings of DBS Bank Limited and DBS Bank Ltd at 'AA-'. At the same time, the agency has affirmed DBS Taiwan's National Long-Term Rating at 'AAA '.
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Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson shoots between Oklahoma City Thunder forward Domantas Sabonis and guard Victor Oladipo, right, in the second quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017. less Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson shoots between Oklahoma City Thunder forward Domantas Sabonis and guard Victor Oladipo, right, in the second quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma ... more Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson shoots in front of Oklahoma City Thunder forward Andre Roberson, right, in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017.
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S S tanford University researchers claim they wirelessly transmitted electricity between moving objects around three feet apart — an advance that could significantly extend the reach of electric cars and yield other practical applications, like powering mobile phones and pacemakers.
Police have appealed for help to track down a young man who went missing earlier today.
Officers in Peterlee have issued a photo of Declan Freeman as they try to track him down.
They say they are concerned for his welfare.
Declan, who lives in Peterlee, was last seen at around 11.30am in the Beverley Way area of the town.
The 18-year-old is around 5ft 5in in height was is wearing black clothing.
Anyone who has seen him is asked to call Durham Constabulary on 101.
CANTON, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio high school teacher who tackled a student in a classroom conflict recorded on cellphone video says he felt threatened, was trying only to restrain the boy and regrets what happened.
The Canton Repository reports the 48-year-old Canton teacher resigned in January after being suspended pending a district investigation.
The Dec. 4 video shows the teacher touching the arm of a male student, who pulls away. The teacher then wraps his arm around the student's neck and takes him to the floor.
The teacher's attorney hasn't publicly commented, but a district investigation file includes the teacher's comments to school officials. He told them he intervened because one student threatened another and ignored attempts to deescalate the situation.
The superintendent characterized the teacher's behavior as "disturbing and unprofessional."
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March 28 Banca Sistema SpA:
* Board approves issuance of Tier II subordinated bond of 14 million euros ($15.19 million), reserved for institutional investors in private placement
* The bond has a 10-year maturity, with a six-monthly EURIBOR 6M + 450bps coupon and early redemption option in case of a regulatory event
* The settlement will be carried out on March 30
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Now available on demand: on WCRB In Concert with the Handel and Haydn Society, Harry Christophers conducts Handel's "Messiah" at Symphony Hall in Boston.
December 10, 2017
7:00 PM
On the program:
HANDEL Messiah
Harry Christophers, conductor
Katherine Watson, soprano
Christine Rice, mezzo-soprano
Allan Clayton, tenor
Sumner Thompson, baritone
Handel and Haydn Society Orchestra and Chorus
H+H Vocal Arts Program Young Women's Chamber Choir and Young Men's Chorus
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2:15 The zany 9th Annual Shamrock Shiver Charity Plunge Pause
3:03 Talkback: Mark Young talks about Vice Mayor Gene Gallo's tragic loss of his wife
1:17 Samoset Neighborhood Association looks to 2017 for continued improvements
0:49 Gene Gallo reflects on the loss of his wife
1:22 Acapulco Tropical co-owner on opening second Bradenton location
0:40 Suspect in armed robbery of Bradenton convenience store arrested
0:55 Woman saves neighbor's 80-pound mastiff in Christmas day fire
0:22 Anti-Donald Trump protesters cross bridge onto Fort Lauderdale Beach
3:46 Clinton: We owe Trump an open mind and the chance to lead
About Folkestone Cogs Club
The Cogs Club provides purposeful activities, based on Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST), for around 10 people with mild to moderate dementia. The programme can help people to recall or develop new skills and to transfer these skills to daily activities at home. The club can also provide the carer with some respite. The day usually consists of four sessions interspersed with breaks for refreshments or lunch. The first hour is about people meeting each other, discussing the 'Cogs' name, orientation to time and place, and sharing news. The second session explores a theme such as sounds, categorising objects and word association. After a light lunch, there is movement to music. This can be seated, standing or moving around the room. It may include miming to familiar songs. The last session usually involves a board game, such as Scrabble. Before members go home, they are given a summary of their day which can be discussed during their last tea break.
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A dog was rescued by firefighters following an car accident in Orby.
Crews from Skegness and Spilsby where called to Marsh Lane on Friday, where the vehicle had entered a ditch.
They used an extension ladder to release a dog still in the car.
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WASHINGTON The U.S. International Trade Commission said on Wednesday it has launched a patent infringement investigation of television set-top boxes and other components that Arris International supplies to Comcast Corp and DirecTV for their Xfinity and Genie customers.
The U.S. ITC said in a statement it had launched the probe in response to a complaint filed by Sony Corp of Tokyo and Sony Electronics of San Diego. Arris International PLC and its subsidiaries were named as respondents in the case, which alleges that Arris has imported digital and satellite television products that infringe upon Sony patents.
(Reporting by David Alexander)
About Ric Bretschneider
When Ric Bretschneider isn't producing the Fanboy Planet Podcast, he obsessively collects geek activities. If you Google him, you'd swear you're looking at five different guys. A professional software developer for decades, your computer likely has at least one application he's worked on. He consults with individuals and groups on how to effectively present and engage an audience. Lately he’s been into pro and fan applications of e-communities and podcasting. When he has a moment, Ric reads books and comics, and plays analog board and card games. He's here to help people, it's what he does.
Foodgod has spoken! A Miami restaurant went to foodgod (formerly known as Jonathan Cheban) on bended knee and prayed for divine wisdom about what to serve for dessert. And lo, he did say unto them: “Baked Alaska.”
David Grutman’s Komodo has added “Foodgod Baked Alaska Surprise” to its menu for $18. The curious confection features cake-batter ice cream and strawberry ice cream on top of funfetti cake, covered in merengue and “plated on a bed of cotton candy.” We’re told, “all of this is topped with white chocolate, Rice Krispies and Fruity Pebbles!” It’s then “lit on fire.” Probably for the best.
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An investigation has been launched after an outbuilding fire in Accrington.
Crews from Hyndburn were called to Tremellen Street in Accrington shortly after 5pm on Monday, April 17.
Firefighters said the blaze involved a brick-built outbuilding at the back of a house. A fire and rescue service spokesperson said: “Firefighters used a hosereel jet to put the fire out and there were no casualties. The cause of the fire is to be established.”
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Johnson & Johnson:
* JANSSEN SUBMITS SUPPLEMENTAL NEW DRUG APPLICATION TO FDA SEEKING NEW INDICATIONS FOR XARELTO® (RIVAROXABAN) FOR PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC CORONARY AND/OR PERIPHERAL ARTERY DISEASE (CAD/PAD)
* JANSSEN SUBMITS SUPPLEMENTAL NDA TO FDA SEEKING NEW INDICATIONS FOR XARELTO FOR PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC CORONARY AND/OR PERIPHERAL ARTERY DISEASE Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bangalore.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com)
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IGN and Disney are teaming up to bring gamers The IGN Show, premiering this July on Disney XD. The nightly show will cover everything you're into, from new trailers, exclusive first looks at all the hottest games, in-depth reviews, and all the latest news.
The IGN Show will also be hitting the road all summer long to bring you behind-the scenes access to huge events like Comic-Con, Anime Expo, EVO, PAX, GamesCom and plenty more.
The IGN Show is part of Disney XD's D|XP summer programming block, dedicated to the world of gaming. Look for IGN personalities including Naomi Kyle, Alanah Pearce, and plenty more to guide you through everything you need to know about all the latest games. We'll have much more to share about The IGN Show very soon - so don't miss it!
Find standout wines from Laithwaite's recent releases, as selected by our tasting team. Most recently, we've added wines chosen by Tina Gellie, including great value sparkling, red, white and rosé for summer.
Laithwaite’s wines are predominantly sold online and via wine clubs, but the retailer also has a smattering of stores around the south of the UK, including in London, near to London Bridge, and Beaconsfield, Gloucester, Reading and Banbury in Oxfordshire.
In 2011, the company planted three hectares of vines in Windsor Great Park, overseen by Royal Farms, the company run by the Duke of Edinburgh. These vines have since come to fruition and the result has been dubbed the ‘Queen’s English wine’.
Laithwaite’s was named Portugal Specialist of the Year 2017 at Decanter’s Retailer Awards.
The wines below were all chosen following a recent tasting of the Laithwaite’s range, hosted by the retailer for journalists and critics.
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A Philadelphia Eagles fan has vowed to guard the city’s iconic Rocky statue after Minnesota Vikings and New England Patriots jerseys were recently draped over the monument. Springfield resident Jordan Demcher has been pacing in front of the Rocky statue outside of the Philadelphia Museum of Art for a number of hours every night since January 30. Demcher wanted to take action after a Vikings jersey was thrown over the statue during the NFC Championship game weekend, followed by a Tom Brady jersey on Friday, January 26. In this video, Demcher addresses Brady about the proper way to give a handshake to Eagles quarterback Nick Foles.
New Hampshire's Fish and Game Department is again asking for the public's help in counting the state's wild turkey population.
The state's Wild Turkey Winter Flock Survey starts Sunday and runs through March 31. Volunteers are asked to report sightings of wild turkeys via an online form, making note of the number of turkeys in the flock, where they were seen, the type of habit and what they were feeding on.
Last winter, volunteers submitted more than 2,000 reports about more than 38,000 turkeys, nearly triple the previous year's total.
Wild turkeys had disappeared from the state for more than a century due to overhunting and land clearing in the 1800s. Their recovery began with the reintroduction of 25 turkeys in 1975, and the population is now about 40,000.
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The world economy will either contract or slow down due to protectionist trade policies, the director general of the WTO says.
Roberto Azevedo also tells BBC economics editor Kamal Ahmed that Donald Trump's rise was a result of structural tensions in the global economy.
Mr Azevedo says those tensions are at the root of moves towards a trade war, rather than being Mr Trump's fault.
Responding to Vladimir Putin's dismissal of Russian involvement in the Salisbury poisoning as "nonsense", Prime Minister Theresa May has said: "I'm clear that what we have seen shows that there is no other conclusion but that the Russian state is culpable". Speaking on a visit to Birmingham, Mrs May added: "I believe the motive and intent and this is part of a pattern of behaviour we see from Russia across Europe". .
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The new program will see grocery stores donate their surplus foods to the food bank instead of the landfill.
A 97-year-old man has been charged with domestic violence offences after wife was hospitalised with leg and neck fractures.
Paramedics were called to a home in Kerle Street, Redhead, south of Newcastle about 7pm on Wednesday after reports a woman, 80, was injured.
It's alleged the woman's husband pushed her during an argument, causing her to fall to the ground.
A 97-year-old man has been charged with domestic violence offences after his wife, 80, was hospitalised with leg and neck fractures. Police were called to Kerle Street (pictured) in Redhead, NSW on Wednesday night about 7pm
The woman was taken to John Hunter Hospital, where she received treatment for a fractured leg, fractured neck and facial injuries.
The man was arrested and taken to Belmont Police Station.
He was charged with reckless grievous bodily harm and served with an Apprehended Violence Order (DV).
He was granted conditional bail and is due to appear before Belmont Local Court on July 3.
BOSTON (WHDH) - Fourth of July revelers who made their way into Boston early to claim their spot for the 2018 Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular say the annual concert is well worth spending the day finding creative ways to beat the heat and humidity.
Despite sweltering conditions, thousands of spectators made their way to the Hatch Shell Wednesday, many of whom say the show has become a family tradition.
“I am going to keep coming .. being out here with everybody else,” concertgoer Natalie Batts told 7News. “It’s the Fourth of July. We have the city taking care of us, it’s fun. It’s absolutely worth it.”
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Middlesbrough - Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil secured Arsenal's first English Premier League win on the road in three months on Monday, with the 2-1 victory at Middlesbrough reviving the London club's pursuit of Champions League qualification.
Sanchez curled in a free-kick right before half-time that was canceled out at the start of the second half by Alvaro Negredo.
Sanchez played a part in Arsenal's match-winner; his cross was chested down by Aaron Ramsey to Ozil's feet.
Arsenal, whose last away win came at Swansea on January 14, moved into sixth place.
Although Manchester City are seven points ahead in the fourth Champions League place, Arsenal have a game in hand with seven still to play.
Middlesbrough's target is just staying in the Premier League, but it is looking more perilous after a loss that leaves the northeast team six points from safety with six games remaining.
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - HOLIDAYCHECK GROUP AG:
* DGAP-ADHOC: HOLIDAYCHECK GROUP AG IS INCREASING ITS FINANCIAL GUIDANCE FOR 2017 FOLLOWING A POSITIVE BUSINESS PERFORMANCE IN THE FOURTH QUARTER 2017
* ‍FOR YEAR 2017, HOLIDAYCHECK GROUP AG NOW EXPECTS OPERATING EBITDA TO EXCEED EUR 0.5 MILLION​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
June 15 (Reuters) - Maersk Line, a part of A.P. Moller-Maersk, said on Thursday that it had been informed by the U.S. Coast Guard about a threat of a 'dirty bomb' aboard the Maersk Memphis container ship upon its arrival at the Port of Charleston, South Carolina.
"The vessel was immediately evacuated and all crew is safe and ashore. We are cooperating fully with the authorities handling the situation," Maersk said in a statement.
The U.S. Coast Guard said in statement authorities were made aware of the potential threat in a container aboard the vessel at about 8 p.m. local time (midnight GMT) and that the terminal had been evacuated.
The vessel arrived at the port from New York and prior to that sailed from Oman, according to ThomsonReuters data. (Reporting by Jacob Gronholt-Pedersen and Stine Jacobsen; Editing by Toby Chopra)
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This past summer Andy was the first comedian to make his network television debut on the Tonight Show: Starring Jimmy Fallon. He has also recently appeared on Conan, Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen, and Gotham Comedy Live on AXS. In 2009 he appeared on Comedy Central's Live at Gotham. Andy has appeared at many comedy festivals and contests including, the Bridgetown Comedy Festival, The Maui Comedy Festival, Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal, and The Great American Comedy Festival. He has been featured on the nationally syndicated Bob and Tom radio show, and was a semi-finalist in CMT's "Next Big Comic". He won the Best of the Midwest Competition at Gilda's Laugh Fest in 2011. His 2012 album release "Lucy" was named top 10 comedy albums of the year by comedyreviews.com Andy is a former resident of Chicago, where he was named one of four comedians to watch by the Chicago Tribune.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) – Alabama authorities say a thief who couldn’t figure out how to shift out of first gear led a slow-speed chase in a flatbed truck.
Jefferson County Chief Deputy Randy Christian tells media the 16-mile (26 kilometer) chase never topped 30 mph (48 kph). It ended when the transmission seized, stopping the truck.
Authorities say 29-year-old Randy Dewayne Vert of Pinson faces multiple charges, including attempting to elude and resisting arrest. His bail is set at $5,900.
Deputies say the chase began early Wednesday when deputies checked on a car abandoned in Birmingham and were told a man had just stolen a nearby Kenworth T-300 flatbed delivery truck.
Christian jokes, “Thank God he couldn’t find second gear – the pursuit could have gotten all the way up to 35 mph.”
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ALPINE (CNS) - At least one person was killed in a crash Monday night in Alpine.
The crash was reported at 8:27 p.m. at 2165 S. Grade Road, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The patient died at the scene, the CHP reported.
Details about the crash were not immediately available.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A plan to improve the appearance of some vacant homes in Louisville will replace boarded-up windows with clear acrylic coverings.
The city calls it “clear boarding.” The plan focuses on homes where vandalism and drug abuse has been a problem.
Metro Council has set aside $550,000 for the clear-boarding project. Metro Council member Barbara Shanklin says the clear material costs a little more, but it can improve the look of a neighborhood where there are one or two boarded-up homes.
Shanklin says it could also cut down on theft and other crimes.
Shanklin told WDRB-TV the city will continue an effort to demolish vacant properties in the worst-hit areas.
There are about 5,000 abandoned homes in Louisville.
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A three-nation search effort is under way for two missing Malaysian men whose fishing boat capsized near Pedra Branca on Sunday night.
Singapore is coordinating the search-and-rescue operation with the Malaysian and Indonesian authorities, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) said in a statement yesterday.
The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency, which confirmed the incident earlier yesterday, said that a search-and-rescue mission was launched after it got a report from Malaysia's Abu Bakar Maritime Base on Middle Rocks.
"A total of 30 rescuers were immediately deployed to the scene, in search of the two victims whom authorities identified as Tan Soon Heng, 35, and Chan Chong Kuok, 51, from Johor Baru," said an official from the agency.
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NASHVILLE (The Borowitz Report)—Donald J. Trump held a rally in Nashville on Tuesday night and addressed his most ardent supporters, people who take the sleep medication known as Ambien.
Trump served up a hefty helping of fiery rhetoric guaranteed to appeal to Ambien users, whose votes propelled him to the White House, in 2016.
Trump defended his use of the word “animals” to describe some undocumented immigrants, earning a huge ovation from the Ambien-dosed crowd.
He also said that Mexico would pay for a wall on its border with the U.S., a claim that he has repeatedly made while under the influence of Ambien.
Although some have criticized Trump for using code words and dog whistles guaranteed to appeal to the worst instincts of his Ambien-using base, Carol Foyler, who attended the Nashville rally, disagreed.
“Donald Trump says what I think when I’m messed up on Ambien,” she said.
NASSAU, Bahamas, Feb. 13, 2017 -- Norwegian Cruise Lines has announced that the Norwegian Sky will begin calls to Havana, Cuba in 2017 dropping Freeport, Grand Bahama from its scheduled four-day voyage to The Bahamas. While the Sky is indeed dropping Freeport from its itinerary for the period May to the end of 2017, the ship will still call on Nassau and Great Stirrup Cay during its three-day itinerary and Great Stirrup Cay on its four-day voyage.
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A truck burst into flames on the M1 at Mooney Mooney, outside Sydney, on Friday, March 16, causing major traffic delays.The fire was reported at about 3pm, after the driver managed to escape without injury, The Daily Telegraph reported. Credit: Live Traffic NSW via Storyful
Alexis Ren is one of those hotties where I’m not sure if she’s technically considered a real model or just an Insta-hottie who lands a real photoshoot every once in a while. But whatever you want to call her, one thing’s for sure, Alexis is an instant pants fire. And that’s really all that matters these days, now that supermodels are on Instagram and Instagram models are on magazine covers. And hey, as long as it means more bikini hotness like this, I’m not complaining. Enjoy.
A school in the Highlands will not open to pupils and staff as planned on Tuesday after a mechanical failure of the primary's freezers.
Highland Council said the fault meant the kitchen at Lundavra Primary in Fort William cannot be used.
Environmental health officers have also recommended that the kitchen be given a deep clean.
The school is expected to open on Wednesday when pack lunches will be available.
Packed lunches are also to be provided again on Thursday to pupils who take a school meal.
Highland Council said: "We apologise for the inconvenience this will cause to pupils and parents."
Lundavra Primary School is one of the local authority's newest schools.
It opened in August 2015 when Upper Achintore Primary and Fort William Primary Schools were amalgamated.
Fort William RC School also closed at that time with many of its pupils joining Lundavra.
Gasol vs. Valanciunas
The decimated Grizzlies don’t have an awful lot, but Gasol remains one of the best centres in the league and will present a challenge to Valanciunas, who is playing by far his best basketball of the season — and can get outside and shoot three-pointers.
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Memphis held Tyreke Evans out of a game Thursday night amid rampant trade speculation, and it’s unclear whether he will play . . . Mississauga’s Brooks has started 43 games for the Grizzlies, averaging 8.8 points and three rebounds per game. He’ll probably get some defensive time on DeRozan . . . Toronto looking for a season sweep after winning in Memphis in December . . . The Raptors are an NBA-best 20-4 at home and in the midst of a season-high four-game homestand.
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Ok then, the second bee in my bonnet from the weekend.....
The rules of the game state, in the section on taking a Penalty Kick :
Position of Players 3. Players of the kicker’s team must be behind the ball when it is kicked.
Players of the team opposing the kicker shall retire to their own goal line or ten metres or more from the mark towards their own goal line and shall not make any attempt to interfere with or distract the attention of the kicker.
They may advance after the ball has been kicked.
The same rule applies to conversions (it states the opposition players shall remain outside the field of play).
Every kick that Sneyd took on Sunday, the Wakefield players set off forwards as soon as he started his run up. At times they were only 5 yards in front of him when his foot made contact with the ball. Personally I would like refs to take action on this, as we are not rugby union.
One day someone will miss a match-winning kick due to this interference.
Ten-time and defending Nathan's Famous Men's Champion Joey Chestnut poses with 72 hot dogs during Nathan's Famous International Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest weigh-in at the Empire State Building on Tuesday, July 3, 2018, in New York. AP Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision
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MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine officials say the government is considering adding airports to serve the capital Manila and nearby areas, including a sprawling airport city complex that could handle 100 million passengers a year.
Manila's congested international airport once was dubbed the world's worst airport in surveys by travel website The Guide to Sleeping in Airports.
Improvements have allowed it to escape that listing since 2015, but it remains overly congested.
Transport Undersecretary Roberto Lim said a multi-airport system could include the present airport in Manila, an expanded Clark airport northwest of the capital that could handle 8 million passengers per year, another 2,500-hectare (6,177.5 acre) airport in Bulacan, also north of Manila, and possibly yet another airport and seaport in the former U.S. naval station in Cavite province adjacent to Manila.
BOYS SOCCER
Medford 4, Antigo 0
Next: Amery at Medford, Monday at 4:30 p.m.
VOLLEYBALL
Rib Lake def. Pittsville 3-0
Next: Rib Lake at Edgar Invitational, Saturday at 9 a.m.
Colby def. Gilman 3-1
Next: Gilman Invitational, Saturday at 9 a.m.
Islamabad - Allama Iqbal Open University will come out with new academic programmes for promoting research in gardening and horticulture sector.
The department of agriculture sciences is being strengthened for this purpose, said Vice Chancellor Dr Shahid Siddiqui while addressing a prize distribution ceremony on Sunday for the gardeners on winning top positions, in the recently held national-level flower shows.
Moreover, he added, the university has also prepared a plan for improving the working conditions of low-grade employees, enabling them to deliver best possible services in their respective discipline.
The welfare plan includes upgradation of medical and housing facilities and employees’ promotions to their next grade, he added.
Dr Siddiqui noted that the university’s gardeners have proved their worth in promoting healthy environment in the federal capital. Lush green gardens and lawns not only added beauty to the surroundings but also had a positive impact on the environment, he remarked.
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. — David McFarland scored 15 points, including a dunk to give SIU-Edwardsville a 10-point lead with a minute-and-a-half left to play, and the Cougars knocked Jacksonville State out of a three-way tie for third place in the Ohio Valley Conference with a 75-67 upset victory Saturday afternoon.
The victory snaps a season-long five-game home court losing streak for the Cougars and is just the third victory in eight games all-time against Jacksonville State, which entered the contest tied with Tennessee Tech and Austin Peay, a game back of second-place Murray State and two games behind conference leader Belmont.
Malcolm Drumwright answered McFarland's dunk with two free throws and Norbertas Giga dunked with 1:06 left go get the Gamecocks within six points, but the Cougars closed the game out by going six-for-six from the free throw line.
Keenan Simmons and Jalen Henry scored 14 and 13 points, respectively, for SIU-Edwardsville (8-15, 4-8).
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Tribune-Star/Joseph C. Garza No butts, please: A discarded cigarette butt that rolled into a pile of mulch caused a small fire outside of the Terre Haute Police Department on Friday.The investigation of the fire led to the discovery of non-life-threatening code violations throughout the building. Tribune-Star/Joseph C. GarzaNeeds some work: A recent inspection of the Terre Haute Police Department headquarters found several code violations including these missing ceiling tiles on the first floor.
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Bollywood’s latest trend, it seems, is revisiting classic songs that topped all charts in their time. With Laila Main Laila in Raees and Tamma Tamma in Badrinath Ki Dulhania, this year has taken us back a couple of decades with the soundtracks.
The latest addition to the list is the promotional song from the Sidharth Malhotra and Sonakshi Sinha starrer, Ittefaq which is a remake of a nail biting thriller from 1969 starring Rajesh Khanna. It was produced by the legendary BR Chopra. Interestingly, his grandson Abhay Chopra is directing this new version.
Raat Baki Baat Baki was sung by Bappi Lahiri and Asha Bhosle in Namak Halal (1982) and the producers have acquired the rights to the song. Says Juno Chopra, Abhay’s brother, “It’s a song-less film. We will have a promotional song but it won’t be part of the film. We have got this song Raat Baki Baat Baki. It will be composed by Tanishk Bagchi.”
Now, here's a song to look forward to!
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More US Tariffs On Jets For Bombardier In Boeing Trade Row
For the second time in two weeks, the U.S. Commerce Department hit Canada's Bombardier Inc. with tariffs Friday, siding with American jet maker Boeing Co., which claims that its rival is selling its C-Series jets at unfairly low prices. ...read more
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The national security argument is a weak one, says Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew, explaining why he thinks the White House's decision on tariffs is "very ineffective."
Arrest made after bacon strips left at California mosque
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DAVIS, Calif. - Authorities say a 30-year-old woman is being charged with hate crimes after police say she broke windows and left bacon at a Northern California mosque.
The Sacramento Bee reports that the Yolo County District Attorney's Office announced the arrest of Lauren Kirk-Coehlo of Davis on Tuesday.
She is charged in the vandalism of the Davis Islamic Center last month. The vandal broke six windows and two bicycles and put bacon strips on door handles.
Muslims are prohibited from eating pork products.
Earlier this month in the region, Roseville's Tarbiya Institute was spray-painted with obscene and racist slurs, including "Muslim out." The two communities are about 34 miles apart.
Roseville police say that also is being investigated as a hate crime, though there is no sign the two incidents are related.
Canada's Minister of Foreign Affairs Chrystia Freeland, from left, Mexican Foreign Minister Luis Videgaray, and U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, pose for a group photo at the end of their joint press conference in Mexico City, Friday, Feb. 2, 2018. Tillerson's Mexico stop kicks off a weeklong trip to Latin America which will take him to Argentina, Peru, and Colombia, with a final stop in Jamaica. Rebecca Blackwell AP Photo
Renovations are coming to Boyd Plaza in downtown Columbia. (Source: WIS)
Renovations are coming to Boyd Plaza in downtown Columbia.
The plans were approved this week and will be finished in conjunction with renovations at the Museum of Art and should be completed by November 2018. The improvements include:
A shaded/covered area for events on the north side of the museum with walls that will be able to be rolled down in the event of weather issues during events
A raised outdoor pavilion with tables, chairs and a staged area
Large trees to provide more shaded sitting areas with tables and chairs and places for sculptures
The entrance to the park will be eliminated for better security
The fountain will stay where it is, but the basin will be replaced
The renovations do not leave room for the Main Street on Ice Rink.
Right now, there is no word on what the future of the rink holds.
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A military helicopter crashed in St. Mary's County in Maryland Monday afternoon.Maryland State police said a military helicopter of some kind went down in the area near Breton Bay Golf and Country Club in Leonardtown, Maryland. The crash happened along Society Hill Road just before 2 p.m., said Jennifer Stone, a spokesperson for St. Mary's County Sheriff Department.St. Mary's County Sheriff's office could not release any more details about the aircraft that was involved or if there are any injuries. State police said it sent two medical helicopters to the scene.Officials are asking people to avoid the Society Hill area of Leonardtown.WTOP has a reporter headed to the scene. WTOP's John Domen and the Associated Press contributed to this report.
The tremor was centred five miles south-west of Tajumulco, Guatemala, about 69 miles below the surface, the US Geological Survey reported A magnitude 6.9 earthquake in western Guatemala, near the border with Mexico, has caused damage to homes, triggered landslides across roads and injured at least one person, officials said. A magnitude 6.9 earthquake in western Guatemala, near the border with Mexico, has caused damage to homes, triggered landslides across roads and injured at least one person, officials said.
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Our annual Grizzly Football Luau is set for Saturday, August 19, 2017. We would greatly appreciate your help in the next few days to gather donations for items and/or services to be auctioned. No gift donation or service is too small or too large. We all know someone, or maybe even ourselves, who can donate a quality auction item. We are a non-profit organization and all donations are tax deductible. If you have an item, gift card, service to donate, please let us know ASAP by contacting Michele Esqueda or Michelle Trayer (contact info below). We need to gather all of these items by August 18th. We are happy to come pick up any items from you!
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Mustafa Kemal Atatürk's Lincoln car went on display Friday at the Anıtkabir, the mausoleum of the Turkish Republic's founder in Ankara, following renovation works.
The renovated 1935 Lincoln was presented at an official ceremony.
According to Kemal Akel, who lead the restoration works that lasted two years and four months, some deformed parts of the car were repaired locally, while missing details were brought from abroad.
Since the car had to be disassembled for the renovation, every part and detail of the vehicle were photographed hundreds of times to ensure authenticity after the works, Akel said. A four-member team was then tasked with putting the car back together.
Atatürk's other car, a 1936 Cadillac that was gifted to the Turkish leader on the 10th anniversary of the foundation of Türkiye İş Bankası, will also be renovated.
Kela has been recalled from Triple-A Round Rock.
An injury to Rangers closer Sam Dyson opened up a roster spot for Kela. Texas will hope he can rediscover his form from 2015, when he posted a 2.39 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 22 holds over 60.1 innings. Kela allowed just one run and struck out eight in four innings for Triple-A prior to the call-up.
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DELHI, April 9 Chinese navy ship supported by an Indian navy helicopter thwarted an attack on a Tuvalu-flagged merchant ship by suspected Somali pirates, India's defence ministry said on Sunday.
The OS 35 was reported to be under attack on Saturday.
"An Indian Navy helicopter undertook aerial reconnaissance of the merchant vessel at night, and at sunrise, to sanitize the upper decks of the merchant ship and ascertain the location of pirates, if still on board," the defence ministry said in a statement.
"Subsequently ... a boarding party from the nearby Chinese Navy ship went on board the merchant ship, while the Indian Naval helicopter provided air cover for the operation." (Reporting by Aditya Kalra; Writing by George Obulutsa; Editing by Larry King)
President Donald Trump and his supporters have often indulged conspiracy theories that the FBI applied for a warrant to surveil Trump campaign aide Carter Page, in order to spy on the campaign itself.
Disproven and paid for by Democrats “Dossier used to spy on Trump Campaign. Did FBI use Intel tool to influence the Election?” @foxandfriends Did Dems or Clinton also pay Russians? Where are hidden and smashed DNC servers? Where are Crooked Hillary Emails? What a mess! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 11, 2018
A controversial memo, authored by GOP aides and declassified by Trump himself today, appears to disprove this claim. It reveals that the FBI applied for the warrant on Oct. 21 2016—after Page left the Trump campaign.
Trump campaign spokeswoman Hope Hicks has previously said that Page had “no formal role” in the campaign in September.
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(Reuters) - Warehouse club retailer Costco Wholesale Corp reported lower-than-expected quarterly comp sales on Thursday, as fewer customers visited its outlets.
Sales at established stores open at least a year rose 5.7 percent in the fourth quarter, excluding the impact of changes in gasoline prices and foreign exchange, the company said.
Analysts on average were expecting same-store sales to rise 5.10 percent, according to research firm Consensus Metrix.
Net income attributable to Costco rose to $919 million, or $2.08 per share, in the 17-week quarter ended Sept. 3, from $779 million, or $1.77 per share, a year earlier.
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NORWALK - Most parts of southwestern Connecticut saw warm temperatures in the mid-60s Monday morning, and those temperatures rose over the course of the day.
A mix of sun and clouds were seen throughout the region, and high temperatures reached the low-70s in the southern part of the state.
Tuesday is expected to see temperatures in the low-60s, with mostly sunny skies.
News 12 meteorologists say the rest of the week is expected to remain in the low-60s, with rain in the middle of the week and more sunny conditions for the weekend.
Mack refuse vehicles will soon be pre-wired for video telematics equipment from Lytx.
The option of pre-wiring the Mack LR and TerraPro models for the Lytx DriveCam safety program and Lytx Video Services enhancement will first be offered this fall.
The DriveCam safety program offers video-based coaching and predictive analytics. Lytx Video services offers on-demand continually recorded video, optional live streaming, and support for multiple cameras.
The option builds on a Memorandum of Understanding signed between the two companies in October 2017.
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Addiction looms over more people than you might realize.
In 2016, the US surgeon general determined that one in seven Americans will face substance addiction— meaning they will become addicted to using a substance at some point in their lives. That statistic doesn't account for those who could become unhealthily addicted to other things like exercise, food, or social media use.
The reality is an addiction doesn't have to be illegal for it to be detrimental to your health, and that's where some may choose to overlook something as a simple habit.
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“We are still family to each other, and love each other very much," Cooper said in a statement.
Bola Bolawole, an Area Pastor in the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, has condemned the attack in the General Overseer, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, over his visit to Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose. In an opinion he released on Monday titled, ‘APC’s scurrilous attack on Adeboye’, Bolawole revealed what led to the visit of Pastor […]
LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. -- Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help identifying an unknown black male who robbed a Lehigh Dollar General late Sunday night.
According to Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers, it happened just after 10:30 p.m. at the Dollar General store located on Gunnery Road in Lehigh Acres.
THe suspect walked in and grabbed the cash drawer. As the man was walking towards the front door, he grabbed a black pistol from his waistband, making it clear to the store employee that he was armed. After seeing the gun, the employee halted his pursuit of the man, who fled the area in an unknown direction.
The suspect was wearing a black hoodie, black pants and a black hat at the time of the robbery.
Anyone with information on the identity or whereabouts of the suspect is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS (8477). All callers will remain anonymous and will be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000. Tips may also be made online at www.southwestfloridacrimestoppers.com.
LONDON (AP) — West Ham defender Arthur Masuaku has been banned for six games for spitting at an opponent during an FA Cup match.
The Football Association says Masuaku will be out until March 10 after the incident that took place during West Ham's 2-0 loss at Wigan on Saturday.
The French left back has apologized for spitting, saying it was "totally unacceptable" and "out of character."
West Ham manager David Moyes said Masuaku's act was "despicable" and that his player "will deserve everything he gets."
Interesting views on the other thread about the poor quality marketing of RL in this country. Regarding this match - Cronulla have been based in London all week and I've not seen any interviews at all. I'm assuming they are being paid handsomely to come over.
Have Cronulla done anything at all to help promote this game? Or should it be down to the RFL? Or Wigan?
 Arkansas baseball moved up one position in the USA Today Coaches' Poll after a 4-0 week.
The Razorbacks are No. 14 in this week's poll, two spots behind its weekend opponent, No. 12 Auburn. Arkansas and Auburn are scheduled to begin their three-game series Friday at 6 p.m. The Razorbacks are scheduled to play Memphis twice in the midweek.
Arkansas (29-8, 11-4 SEC) enters the week in first place in the SEC, one game ahead of a three-way tie for second between Auburn, Mississippi State and Kentucky.
Seven SEC teams are among the 18 highest-ranked teams this week. In addition to Arkansas and Auburn, other ranked SEC teams are LSU (8), Florida (10), Kentucky (13), Mississippi State (16) and South Carolina (18).
VIENNA, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Systemic risks in the Austrian financial sector related to the property market remain low but supervisors must monitor the situation closely as by some measures mortgage lending is becoming riskier, the country’s central bank said on Monday.
“Real estate-induced systemic risks remain subdued in Austria, but close supervisory monitoring is warranted in light of the fact that a rising share of new housing loans to households shows relatively high loan-to-value, debt service-to-income and debt-to-income ratios,” the Austrian National Bank said as it issued its half-yearly Financial Stability Report.
Banks should use the window of opportunity afforded by the “currently benign market environment” to continue structural reforms aimed at improving their efficiency and profitability while avoiding taking excessive risk, particularly in mortgage lending, it added.
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is back at the White House and ignoring shouted questions about the race-fueled clashes in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Trump briefly waved as he walked alone into the building, which is under renovation. He did not respond to loud queries from reporters about whether he condemns white supremacists and whether he condemns the actions of neo-Nazis.
One woman was killed Saturday when a car plowed into a group of counter-protesters who’d gathered to oppose a rally by white nationalists and others who oppose a plan to remove from a Charlottesville park of a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee.
Trump has said “many sides” are to blame for the violence.
The president is in Washington for one day during a working vacation mostly in Bedminster, New Jersey.
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TEHRAN, Iran (AP) - Iranian state media says the country's foreign minister was briefly hospitalized due to severe illness.
The state-run IRNA news agency cited a Foreign Ministry spokesman as saying that Mohammad Javad Zarif was hospitalized for a few hours on Saturday and has cancelled all his meetings on Sunday so he can rest. The spokesman did not provide further details on his illness.
Zarif, a relative moderate, was the lead negotiator in the talks leading up to the 2015 nuclear accord with world powers. He was briefly hospitalized with back pain in October 2013.
The summer transfer window is open and clubs in the Premier League and across Europe are lining up plenty of big moves ahead of the World Cup and the next club season.
Liverpool are setting the early pace with the signings of Naby Keita and Fabinho, but the other big guns will surely follow suit. Champions Manchester City are closing on long-term target Riyad Mahrez while Manchester United could make a surprise move for Marko Arnautovic.
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Lord Mountbatten: This very moment, the dream of a 'Free India' spread its wings and Bharat Mata was 'Independent'. This was the intervening night of 14 and 15 August, 1947. Soon after the last Viceroy of British India declared her 'free', Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru moved a resolution and since then we have been breathing 'free'. and Pandit Nehru took over as free India's first Prime Minister. Ever since Jawaharlal Nehru breathed his last, several leaders presided on the designated post, Narendra Modi being the 15th and incumbent. As we gear up to observe the 70th Independence Day today, let us recall memorable speeches delivered by some of the former PMs from the ramparts of Red Fort.
Pink has kicked off the new year by sharing the first photo of her new baby with his big sister.
The 37-year-old singer, whose real name is Alecia Moore, posted a picture of her daughter Willow holding baby Jameson on Instagram Sunday . The 5-year-old looks thrilled and has a big smile on her face. She's also showing off some pink highlights in her hair.
Moore wrote in the caption that she and husband Carey Hart "thank you for your love and we send it back to you in spades."
Jameson Moon Hart was born on Dec. 26.
Moore and Hart were married in 2006.
*Keshia Knight Pulliam is still defending her support of former TV dad Bill Cosby amid his sexual assault charges.
“At the end of the day I truly believe you’re innocent until proven guilty, and that’s just not the man that I ever experienced,” Pulliam told “Today” on Wednesday.”I just thought about it, how would I want to be treated if God forbid I was in that situation?”
Asked how she would feel if Cosby were found guilty of drugging and molesting Temple University staffer Andrea Costand at his home in 2004, Pulliam sighed and said: “I’ll have to cross that bridge when I get to it.”
“I’ll be disappointed,” she continued. “However it won’t change the love because when you have family, people falter, people make mistakes, things happen, but in no way is that condoning sexual assault.
“It’s nothing that I take lightly or that I condone in any way shape or form, but he’s still a person, he’s still a husband, a parent, someone’s son,” she said.
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A Nanaimo medical marijuana dispensary that opened near a daycare has been shut down by police.
Nanaimo RCMP descended on Leaf Labs at 679 Terminal Avenue on Monday.
A 24-year old man who was allegedly operating the dispensary was arrested at the scene.
The business was then closed and secured.
Officers later seized approximately 1.5 pounds of marijuana during a search of the premises.
“The RCMP is guided by the existing laws and legislation. We recognize the current complexities surrounding the potential for future legislative changes, however, the RCMP is mandated with enforcing the laws of Canada as they exist today,” says Superintendent Cameron Miller, Officer in Charge of the Nanaimo RCMP.
The man arrested was released with a promise to appear in court in July.
A South Florida connection as Shane Battier, a two-time NBA champ with the Miami Heat, checks the status of Coconut Creek’s own Konnor of The Ascension during a WWE SmackDown show at the BB&T Center in Sunrise/Fort Lauderdale. WWE will be visiting Battier’s NBA home, when a SmackDown house show (no TV) occurs at the AmericanAirlines Arena on Sunday, Aug. 13 at 5 p.m. in Miami. Photo By Jim Varsallone
Last week Nigerian police received an anonymous tip that a homeless looking lady was acting suspicious and taking bags out of an upscale apartment building.
When the police arrived to investigate they found $43 million neatly tucked away in a cabinet behind clothes in the bedroom of one of the apartments in the building.
No arrest have been made but the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission say the money is most likely from illegal activity.
Now, here is the most interesting part of the story. Because of the new “whistleblower” laws in Nigeria the person who called in the anonymous tip will get anywhere from 2.5-5% of the money found. That would total to about $862,000!
Have you ever wondered what $43 million looks like? To get an ideal peep the video below.
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YORK, Maine (AP) — Officials in the Maine town of York are considering a land transfer deal with a local hospital.
The Portsmouth Herald reports York Hospital is continuing talks about purchasing a portion of Williams Avenue, near its helipad. Hospital officials say the land would become part of the campus.
According to officials, the hospital would consider releasing a property on York Street as part of the deal. Town officials say York could use the parcel of land for parking spaces.
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A handful of constituents in Southwest Colorado on Monday delivered more than 15,000-combined petition signatures to Sen. Cory Gardnerx2019s Durango office demanding he schedule in-state town hall meetings.The petition was a statewide effort as some Colorado residents claim Gardner has been unresponsive to their concerns with recent...
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Stephen Brook tastes all three vintages of Hugel's new single vineyard Riesling, Schoelhammer, including the new 2009 release...
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Ever since Alsace established its grand cru system, some of its leading producers, such as Hugel, Trimbach and Leon Beyer, have resisted it, refusing to bottle their wines under the grand cru labels to which they are entitled.
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Jeffrey Sandusky, the son of convicted child molester Jerry Sandusky, was arrested on Monday for child sex abuse. NBC10’s Randy Gyllenhaal spoke with local Penn State students about the arrest.
The spy satellite that SpaceX launched about six weeks ago appears to have buzzed the International Space Station in early June. The fly-by was made by a dedicated group of ground-based observers who continued to track the satellite after it reach outer space. Ars Technica reports:
The board of directors of EarthLink Holdings Corp. today announced that it has taken the necessary action to declare the final quarterly dividend on EarthLink common stock in anticipation of the closing of the previously-announced merger with Windstream Holdings, Inc. . In accordance with the terms of the merger agreement, the dividend will be in an amount equal to EarthLink's regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.05 per share, pro-rated based on the number of days elapsed in the first quarter up to the day immediately prior to the closing date of the merger.
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Joyner (ankle) will spend time at free safety during the Rams' offseason program, Myles Simmons of the team's official site reports.
Joyner's planned position change comes after he spent the first three years of his career playing primarily as a nickel cornerback. While Joyner was plenty successful there, compiling 178 tackles and 13 pass deflections in 40 games, Los Angeles' offseason signing of Nickell Robey-Coleman gives it another standout at the position. So, with Maurice Alexander moving to fill the departed T.J. McDonald's strong safety spot, Joyner will move back to the free safety position, where his instincts and flexibility figure to serve him well.
Ventura (County of) CA -- Moody's assigns MIG 1 to Ventura County, CA's $145M 2018-19 Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes
Rescued boater Mr. Edward Hendricks-Hyde and his mother Ezona Moore attended the George Town Seventh-Day Adventist Church on Saturday where he was Baptised.
Mr. Hendricks- Hyde was lost at sea together with friend Chadwick Bodden in June they had left for a fishing trip at 60 mile bank but turned up in Mexico after drifting at sea for weeks.
Mr. Hendricks-Hyde was rescued after a five week ordeal along the gulf of Mexico. He was found alone adrift in his boat by local fishermen on 30 July.
Adventist Pastor Setheres Dixon who officiated the baptism said he suggested to postpone the ceremony but Mr. Hendricks- Hyde had already made the decision to become baptised into the Christian faith while at sea.
““He made a promise to God while at sea that if He saved his life the first thing he would do was to give his life to God through baptism,” Mr. Dixon explained.
Relatives told Cayman 27 earlier today that Mr. Hendricks-Hyde is still undergoing treatment in hospital.
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HAMPTON ROADS, Va - The multi-site church has four locations in Hampton Roads – Deep Creek, Kempsville, Ghent in Norfolk and Town Center. The church is celebrating the grand opening of it's newest campus in Virginia Beach on Sunday, October 8, 2017.
Sunday, October 8th
Service times: 9am and 11am
420 Thalia Rd, Virginia Beach
FREE church picnic to follow the 11am service.
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About Craft Club
Royal Voluntary Service run a craft club where people can share skills and keep traditional methods revived such as rag rugging. The club has over 20 members ranging from 23 to 90 who enjoy coming together with their craft projects to sit, share conversation and enjoy working with a little company. Everyone is free to come along even if they don't think they are crafty. It's a great opportunity to get out of the house and meet some new like minded people.
Manchester City will make a bid to test Arsenal’s resolve to keep Alexis Sánchez before the transfer window shuts with Pep Guardiola still desperate to add the forward to his squad.
Arsène Wenger, the Arsenal manager, has been adamant that Sánchez will not be sold this summer, despite the Chile international entering the final 12 months of his contract.
Wenger and Arsenal have also been particularly insistent that Sánchez will not be allowed to join a Premier League rival.
But that will not stop City, on the instruction of manager Guardiola, trying to tempt Arsenal with a bid of around £60 million before the end of this month.
City are also prepared to hand Sánchez a contract worth around £400,000 a week, including bonuses and image rights, if they can convince Arsenal to sell.
Kim Jong-un warned his army will be ready to strike at any time
The despotic leader also warned Donald Trump that the US should make “the right choice” to prevent a war.
Kim claimed he will “watch the actions of the US a little bit more” after the US President promised “fire and fury” on the hermit kingdom if they threaten US citizens again, KCNA reported.
The tyrant reportedly said: "The United States, which was the first to bring numerous strategic nuclear equipment near us, should first make the right decision and show through actions if they wish to ease tensions on the Korean peninsula and prevent a dangerous military clash.”
A 30-year-old Philadelphia woman is accused of attacking two people during an attempted robbery over the weekend.
Tahara M. Lewis faces multiple charges for the Aug. 12 incident on the first block of South Spring Garden Street in Carlisle. Responding to a report of a domestic violence situation, Carlisle police arrived at the scene at around 8 p.m. to find clothes strewn in the street, police said.
Officers spoke with Lewis and later determined that she attempted to steal money from a residence in the area. People at the home in question tried to restrain Lewis and a physical altercation ensued. Lewis bit male victim and struck a juvenile victim in the face, police said.
Lewis is charged with a felony count of robbery, misdemeanor counts of theft by unlawful taking and simple assault, and summary offenses for harassment and disorderly conduct. Lewis is being held at Cumberland County Prison on $25,000 bail and is scheduled for a preliminary hearing at 9:30 a.m. Aug. 23 before District Judge Jonathan Birbeck.
Class of 2017 JUCO defensive end Josh Allen has signed with Syracuse, he announced on Twitter Monday afternoon. Allen previously intended to sign with USF before reneging on his verbal commitment and deciding to join the Orange The 6-foot-4, 260-pound defensive end will have two years of eligibility remaining after spending the previous two seasons at Long Beach City College in California, where he totaled 88 tackles, including 29 for loss and 9.5 sacks.
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Yer a dealer, Harry! A teenager with the same name as The Boy Who Lived has been arrested in York, England for possession of cannabis. The Metro reports that Potter, 19, was pulled over by police and found with a few wraps of the green stuff and around $90 on him.
For some reason, the cops decided to waste taxpayers' time and money by charging the kid with possession and intent to distribute, and thus a bunch of Potter-related headlines were born.
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It's long been posited that marijuana exists within the Potterverse, specifically in the chilled-out, bader-loving herbology house Hufflepuff. It doesn't take much to imagine Professor Sprout trundling into the Forbidden Forest to harvest that dank Hogwarts ganj. Just don't let Snape catch you with it: he's unlikely to believe it's just Gillyweed...
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GASTONIA (AP) Authorities say an assistant North Carolina district attorney has been arrested on several drug charges.
News outlets report police in Waxhaw said officers stopped Gaston County Assistant District Attorney James Brandon Graham on April 22. The Union County Sheriff’s Office said Graham was stopped for speeding, having an expired tag and an inspection violation.
According to a police report, officers found heroin and methamphetamine inside his car, as well as a syringe which contained heroin.
The 47-year-old Graham is charged with possessing heroin, possessing methamphetamine, possessing drug paraphernalia as well as the traffic violations.
Graham is free on a $1,000 bond. It’s not known if he has an attorney.
District Attorney Locke Bell wouldn’t say whether Graham was still employed by his office, adding that Graham did handle drug cases.
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The leaves are starting to turn autumn colors on the island on Manzanita Lake at the University of Nevada, Reno. On this Thursday morning after a death, the sky is overcast.
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Mobile money hackathon today
KARACHI: Key players in the mobile industry in Pakistan are collaborating to host a two-day “Mobile Money Hackathon” on Saturday, October 7 and Sunday, October 8, a statement said
Telenor Microfinance Bank and JazzCash, together with the GSMA, will host companies and developers in the financial services industry, including banks, aggregators, payments switches, start-ups, fintech companies and established players, for the weekend challenge of testing and building solutions for harmonised API use cases, it added.
The hackathon is taking place at DotZero, Karachi’s community space for technology entrepreneurs and start-ups.
Karandaaz Pakistan, a development organisation promoting access to finance for small businesses through commercially directed investments and financial inclusion for individuals by employing technology-enabled digital solutions, is additionally sponsoring the event, it added.
Toronto utility player Chris Coghlan might have outed his true identity as a real-life super hero during the Blue Jays’ 6-5, 11-inning win over the Cardinals on Tuesday night.
With the game tied 1-1 in the seventh, Coghlan bolted from second to home on Kevin Pillar’s deep ball off the left-field wall.
The speedy Coghlan would be greeted at home plate by Yadier Molina, who would have made the run-saving tag, if not for Coghlan’s insane high-jump over the Cardinals catcher’s back.
To make it even more impressive, Coghlan landed squarely on home plate, scoring to put the Jays ahead of the Cards, 2-1.
Either Coghlan is MLB’s version of Clark Kent, or he was an Olympic track and field athlete in a past life. Whatever his true identity is, we hope it produces more plays like this in the future.
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) — A Massachusetts police department is investigating a Facebook comment by an officer who wrote “Hahahaha love this” in response to a story about a car crashing into counter-protesters at a white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, killing one person and injuring at least 19 others.
Springfield Police Commissioner John Barbieri says he received a complaint about the comment Sunday and opened an internal investigation.
Officer Conrad Lariviere wrote in response to the violence: “Hahahaha love this, maybe people shouldn’t block road ways.”
In a Facebook interview with Masslive.com, Lariviere says he’s a “good man who made a stupid comment.”
Democratic Mayor Domenic Sarno says: “There is no place for this in our society, let alone from a Springfield Police Officer.”
An Ohio man is charged with second-degree murder and other counts over the crash.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Two U.S. service members were killed and five injured during combat operations in northern Iraq on Sunday, the military said, adding that initial reports indicated the incident was not due to enemy contact.
In a statement the military said the incident was under investigation. The service members were part of a U.S.-led coalition fighting the Islamic State in Iraq.
"The entire counter-ISIS Coalition sends our deepest condolences to these heroes' families, friends and teammates," said Lieutenant General Stephen Townsend, commander of the Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve.
"I hope there is some small solace in knowing their loss has meaning for our country and all the nations of the Coalition as the fallen service members were fighting to defeat a truly evil enemy and to protect our homelands."
Officers were called about 9:30 a.m. to a shooting in the parking lot of Burger King at 16901 E. U.S. Highway 24 just north of Hawthorne Place Apartments.
Stop what you’re doing right meow! The cast members of “Super Troopers 2,” including Mac (Steve Lemme), Foster (Paul Soter), Rabbit (Erik Stolhanske), Thorny (Jay Chandrasekhar) and Farva (Kevin Heffernan), have officially been named the Grand Marshals of the upcoming Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Auto Club 400 race in Fontana on Sunday, March 18.
Donning their uniforms from the 2001 comedy and its sequel, “Super Troopers 2,” which will hit theaters on Friday, April 20, the guys have been given the great task of commanding “Drivers, start your engines!” at Auto Club Speedway.
NASCAR fans who purchase pre-race pit passes will be able to get up-close-and-personal with the cast of “Super Troopers 2” as they take part in pre-race ceremony activities, including driver introductions. The race will be televised on Fox starting at 12:30 p.m. Tickets are $45-$151 for the NASCAR Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway, 9300 Cherry Ave., in Fontana and are available at 800-944-7223 or autoclubspeedway.com.
Sidewalks would be built this summer in two sections of Wildomar if the City Council approves a pair of contracts worth more than $350,000 on Wednesday, June 14. The city's staff recommends that the council award a $131,769 contract to lowest bidder MGB Construction in Riverside to install 1,350 feet of sidewalks, pavement markings, signs and ramps accessible to the handicapped. The walkways would be built on three streets leading to William Collier Elementary School.
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HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Two professional sports heroes say if Connecticut decides to legalize sports betting, there must be regulations in place to protect the integrity of their respective sports.
Boston Celtics legend Cedric Maxwell and former New York Mets and New York Yankees star Al Leiter were meeting Tuesday with state lawmakers to discuss legislation still awaiting action. They were joined by representatives of Major League Baseball, the National Basketball Association and the Professional Golfers’ Association.
Some lawmakers want Connecticut to have a regulatory framework in place in case the U.S. Supreme Court overturns a 1992 law forbidding all but Nevada and three other states from authorizing gambling on college and professional sports.
Maxwell says the game and players need to be protected, adding, “you don’t want a black eye for the sport.”
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Mealey's PI/Product Liability - Rhode Island Judge: Knowledge, Skills Permit Expert Causation Testimony
PROVIDENCE, R.I. - An expert's knowledge and skills give him sufficient basis to testify regarding the cause of a man's mesothelioma, a judge in Rhode Island held June 9 in rejecting the need for narrow specialization (Rosie K. Sweredoski, et al. v. Alfa Laval Inc., et al., No. 2011-1544, R.I. Super., Providence Plantation, 2017 R.I. Super. LEXIS 94).
In this May 17, 2017 photo, Majority Whip Rep. Steve Scalise, R-La., speaks with the media on Capitol Hill in Washington. Alex Brandon AP Photo
Following last night's gripping instalment, which saw John Watson's (played by Martin Freeman) wife Mary (Amanda Abbington) killed, it seems tensions are certainly high.
And making matters worse is Culverton Smith (Toby Jones), who is considered one of Sherlock's "darkest ever villains".
In the teaser trailer for next week's episode, Culverton can be seen with an evil grin on his face as he approaches Sherlock (Benedict Cumberbatch) and John.
The clip then jumps to a shot of a line of doctors walking along a corridor with IV drips, as Sherlock tells his friends: "This is the most dangerous, the most despicable human being I have ever encountered."
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KENOSHA -- Kramp spent the morning at Mike Bjorn’s Fine Clothing in Kenosha. Mike Bjorn's carries men's clothing -- everything from mild and traditional tuxes to ones in wild and crazy colors. They're a family owned business that's been in Kenosha fro more than 30 years.
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About Mike Bjorn's (website)
Mike Bjorn's is a unique, family-owned men's clothing store. We have been located in downtown Kenosha, WI. for over 30 years. Not only do we cater to formal wear needs for weddings, high school dances and work/business dress, but also attract show choirs, theatrical groups and musical acts due to our huge selection and great prices.
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The Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC) welcomed the statement of the US Secretary of State John Kerry in which he outlined his vision for the achievement of peace.
The Secretary General of the OIC. Yousef A. Al-Othaimeen, commended the content of the statement on the positions and principles which underlined the threat posed by the illegal settlement policy which threatens the two-state policy, and the insistent need to end Israeli occupation and establish the independent Palestinian State on the Palestinian territory occupied since 1967, with Al-Quds Al-Sharquia as its capital, and the settlement of the refugee issue.
The Secretary General stated that the suggestions are in line with most international legitimacy resolutions and the elements of the Arab Peace Initiative adopted by the Arab Summit in Beirut in 2002 and the Islamic Summit in 2005.
DID THEY REALLY THINK PEOPLE READ THEM FOR THE STORIES? Playboy is featuring naked women again.
I drive through this intersection like a dozen times a week, and it's weird that the old house at the corner of Taft Hill & Harmony Roads tended to look different almost every time I looked at it. Almost like it was alive.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs will be without center Mitch Morse and right guard Laurent Duvernay-Tardif when they face J.J. Watt and the Houston Texans’ defensive front Sunday night.
Morse remains sidelined after spraining his foot last month against Philadelphia, while Duvernay-Tardif was ruled out Friday after spraining his left knee last Monday night against Washington.
Zach Fulton is expected to start again at center, but coach Andy Reid did not indicate who would start at guard. Jordan Devey got the spot duty when Duvernay-Tardif went down last week, but Cam Erving and Parker Ehinger could factor into the mix against the Texans.
Erving, former first-round pick, hasn’t played since arriving in a preseason trade with Cleveland, while Ehinger hasn’t played since tearing a knee ligament with the Chiefs last season.
Additional funding for the Hospital Authority will help it cope with the current flu season.
Secretary for Food & Health Prof Sophia Chan made the statement after attending a radio programme today.
The funding will help the Hospital Authority hire more part-time healthcare professionals, provide more honourarium to nurses, and hire more clerical support for them, she said.
“I think these are just short term measures. Of course this will ease the situation right now.”
Prof Chan also said demand for medical and health services is on the rise with an ageing population and the pressure of an increasing number of chronic diseases.
“Even without the flu surge season, the demand has been actually increasing.”
She said it was important for the authority to provide long and medium term plans so that services can be better delivered in the future.
Las Cruces police say Gene Enjady – who stands 5-feet-9-inches and weighs about 195 pounds – may be endangered. He could be heading to the nearby Mescalero Pueblo or Dulce in northern New Mexico.
Enjady has brown eyes and short gray hair. According to police, he was last seen wearing a brown jacket, blue jeans, brown boots and a black Vietnam veteran hat.
Mark your calendars! Radiothon 2018 begins on Friday Feb. 16 and runs until Sunday Feb. 25. Beacuse year’s event runs in unison with the Winter Olympics it’s inspired our theme, “Carrying the Torch,” which is also what we hope to do with another year of your donations – carry on the WJCU legacy for future generations of listeners and DJs.
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BRUSSELS: Belgium on Monday (Mar 19) said at least three nations had received falsely labelled meat products from an abattoir in the south of the country in what it called a "significant" food fraud operation.
The Belgian food security authority, Afsca, said Hong Kong, Ivory Coast and Kosovo had been recipients until the end of 2016 of meat distributed by the food company Veviba, including products that had the dates they were frozen on changed.
Agriculture Minister Denis Ducarme accused Veviba of using "mafia practices" when it came to distributing meat.
A report by Afsca said that the three nations affected had been notified of the problem.
The affair has caused a minor scandal in Belgium after several European food scares in recent years.
Last year consumers received a scare and producers were forced to destroy millions of eggs after eggs tainted by an insecticide were discovered to have been delivered to around 45 countries, including 26 EU member states.
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BEIRUT — A Syrian monitoring group and the media arm of al-Qaida-linked militants are reporting intense airstrikes on a rebel-held stronghold in Syria’s northwest.
The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported more than 35 airstrikes on Saraqeb since late Friday, adding that many of its residents are fleeing.
The Ibaa News Agency of the al-Qaida-linked Levant Liberation Committee, said Russian and Syrian warplanes and helicopter gunships have been pounding Saraqeb and Tel Mardeekh village in Idlib province since the early hours of Saturday.
Syrian government forces and their allies pushed into Idlib, an opposition stronghold, inching closer to a key highway that connects Syria’s two largest cities, Damascus and Aleppo.
The U.N. says more than 270,000 have been displaced in Idlib because of the government onslaught since Dec. 15.
Convoys of huge wind turbine parts move through western NY
ARKWRIGHT, N.Y. (AP) — There will be some traffic slowdowns in southwestern New York as daily convoys of huge wind turbine parts are trucked along more than 45 miles of roadway to a new wind farm.
State police say up to four convoys will occur each weekday through June 12 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. along a route from Hamburg in Erie County to Arkwright in Cattaraugus County. Traffic will be stopped at intersections while the massive loads pass through.
The convoys are heading to the Arkwright Summit Wind Farm project, which has been under development for over 10 years.
The project by EDP Renewables will have 36 wind turbines with a maximum generating capacity of 78 megawatts.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded to the Palestinian president's invective against US Ambassador David Friedman, saying, "Abbas lashing out at US Ambassador Friedman says it all. For the first time in decades, the American administration stopped indulging Palestinian leaders and told them that, 'Enough is enough.'
"The shock must have caused them to lose their wits."
Black Tony says he’s not coming to work today because of an in-grown toenail. He scheduled time to get his feet done at the same exact time as work! Click on the audio player to hear more in this exclusive clip from “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show.”
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CHICAGO/BENGALURU (Reuters) - Citigroup Inc (C.N) Chairman Mike O’Neill said on Tuesday all options were being considered for his replacement, when he will retire in the next 12 months.
FILE PHOTO: A view of the exterior of the Citibank corporate headquarters in New York, New York, U.S. May 20, 2015. REUTERS/Mike Segar/File Photo
The options include having Citigroup Chief Executive Officer Mike Corbat taking on the additional role of chairman, O’Neill said at the Wall Street bank’s annual shareholder meeting.
O’Neill has said is preparing to retire from Citi’s board because he will turn 72, the company’s retirement age for directors.
Saturday, Mar 3, 2018
Family Day at the Elmhurst Art Museum
Saturday, March 3 from 1-4 p.m. Free with museum admission or current membership.
Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with Kevin Smith and discusses science fiction and the science of superheroes with Chuck Nice and Charles Liu.
TUPELO – (WCBI) – Tupelo firemen are working on cooling down hot spots following a morning fire at a South Green Street home.
The blaze broke out just after 7:00 AM Wednesday morning. Two people were inside the home at the time the fire started. Their conditions are not known at the time. WCBI’s Allie Martin is monitoring this story and will have the latest as it becomes available
Gardaí are continuing to question a man in connection with the murder of Patricia O'Connor.
Ms O'Connor's remains have been found in a number of locations in the Wicklow Mountains after being murdered in Dublin.
Gardaí have sealed off sites in Wicklow, Dublin and Wexford in connection with the grandmother's death.
A man charged with killing five people at a mall in Washington state last year was found dead in his jail cell in an apparent suicide, authorities said Monday. The Snohomish County Sheriff's Office, which runs the jail, did not immediately return messages left by The Associated Press seeking details.
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Moore will start at first base and bat sixth in Monday's game against the Giants, Andre Fernandez of the Miami Herald reports.
With Moore picking up his fourth start in six games, it looks as though he's at least temporarily seized control of the timeshare at first base ahead of Tomas Telis, who has been his main competition for duties at the position since Justin Bour (oblique) hit the disabled list. Both Moore and Telis offer limited fantasy appeal outside of NL-only leagues, but Moore's upside is probably greater due to the superior power he's displayed in the minors and over parts of five seasons in the majors.
According to reports in Peru, Yordy Reyna is set to speak again with police.
Peruvian news outlet Correo says Reyna will speak with investigators Monday afternoon.
He spoke with police last month in relation to the death of 16-year-old Alessandra Chocano. Chocano and a friend met up with a group that included Reyna at a Lima nightclub on Nov. 18.
Later that night, the group went to an apartment that Reyna had rented.
Early the next morning, Chocano was rushed to hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
Reyna has said that one of the young men he was with had gone into a room with Chocano and then came back out a short time later, naked and covered in blood.
According to a post on his official Facebook page, Reyna says Chocano was “bleeding from her private parts.”
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Longboater David Gorin, a longtime lobbyist and campground industry consultant, will be inducted into the RV and Manufactured Housing Hall of Fame.
Gorin helped establish the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds as a voice of the North American campground industry. He is nationally known for his work to transform the National Association of Campground Owners into the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds. Gorin was the association’s chief executive from 1987 to 2001.
Gorin’s other accomplishments include establishing the National School of RV Park and Campground Management in Oglebay, W. Va., and helping to launch GoCampingAmerica.com.
The course will meet from 6-8 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, from April 24-May 18 in Room 223 of the Continuing Education and Industrial Center on the Asheboro campus. This course is designed to give students a basic understanding of sign language and to familiarize students with deafness and the problems involved.
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Federal law enforcement gives a behind-the-scenes look at how they're scanning truckloads of equipment heading to Super Bowl LII. Stefan Holt reports. (Published 4 hours ago)
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Bale’s future at Real Madrid remains uncertain following an injury-plagued campaign.
Manchester United are interested in bringing Bale back to the Premier League and recent reports have suggested that the Old Trafford outfit are preparing a squad number for the mercurial Welshman.
There have been suggestions that United would be willing to spend in excess of £120million for Bale.
And according to The Sun, Mourinho is adamant he doesn’t want United to blow their budget on the Real Madrid winger.
The report suggests Mourinho is demanding Ed Woodward finds extra cash to secure a deal for the 28-year-old.
COLUMBUS, GA (WTVM) – A Muscogee County School bus was in another accident Monday morning.
The school bus was headed to East Columbus Magnet Academy when a van struck the bus at the intersection of Josephine Street and Chalbena Avenue.
The driver immediately contacted school officials, who then notified the police department and parents of the accident.
Some students reported minor injuries related to the incident. The driver of the van was issued a citation for a traffic violation at the site of the accident.
The accident is now under investigation by the Columbus Police Department.
The district will continue to work in cooperation with local law enforcement throughout the investigation.
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A little known fact is that Milwaukee and Atlanta, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthplace, are the only two cities that have celebrated his birthday annually since 1984. On Sunday, Jan. 15, Milwaukee will celebrate Dr. King’s legacy at Uihlein Hall – Marcus Center for the Performing Arts.
The celebration begins at 1 p.m., and will include a multi-cultural performing arts salute to Dr. King. Representation from community organizations will include United Indians of Milwaukee, jazz singer Kaprice Maxwell, hip-hop cellist Malik Johnson, The Milwaukee Flyers Tumbling Team, Hmong American Peace Academy and more.
Another highlight of our programming will include recognizing students who have interpreted Dr. King's words through art, speech and writing. The theme this year is "We Shall Overcome" which was selected from many of Dr. King's speeches and writings.
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada has completed its work at the scene of Wednesday's fatal helicopter crash near Drummondville, Que.
Three people died after the Robinson model helicopter crashed and caught fire in a snow-covered field just north of the city about 110 kilometres northeast of Montreal.
TSB spokesman Alexandre Fournier says the field phase of the investigation is over and the wreck has been removed.
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He says investigators are still deciding which parts to send to the TSB lab in Ottawa for further analysis.
The crash claimed the lives of the 57-year-old businessman Jean-Claude Mailhot, his 32-year-old daughter Janie, and her friend Nathalie Desrosiers.
Police have said the crash is not believed to be a criminal act.
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Season series: Dodgers 2-0.
Tuesday: 9:10 p.m., WGN-9.
RH Miguel Gonzalez (6-10, 4.85) vs. LH Alex Wood (14-1, 2.37).
Wednesday: 9:10 p.m., CSN.
LH Carlos Rodon (1-4, 4.24) vs. RH Yu Darvish (8-9, 3.81).
Storylines: The Dodgers (83-34) have the best record in baseball, while the White Sox (45-70) have the second-worst. The Sox offense promises to be challenged by Wood, who is second to injured teammate Clayton Kershaw (15) in the National League in wins, and Darvish, acquired from the Rangers at the trade deadline.
Trending: The Dodgers have reached 83 victories quicker than any NL team since 1944 and are 48-9 since June 7, putting them on pace for 115 wins. … Sox rookie Nicky Delmonico has reached base in his first 12 games, a franchise record, and has a 10-game hitting streak.
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* GENCOR RELEASES FIRST QUARTER FISCAL 2018 RESULTS
* Q1 EARNINGS PER SHARE $0.16
* Q1 REVENUE ROSE 46 PERCENT TO $23.1 MILLION
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The Columbia Basin Trust has launched a new program that will bring more artwork into communities around the Basin. Wayne Lundeberg, Strategic Adviser with the CBT says they’ve committed $750,000 over three years for projects like murals, sculptures and mosaics.
The work also has to be done by a Basin artist. The CBT will cover 80 per cent of the funding for each project and up to $30,000.
Lundeberg says this comes after a review of the CBT’s art and heritage programming.
Lundberg says the program builds on some great work that’s already happened around the region.
The deadline to apply is June 28. There’s more information on the CBT’s website.
By KRISTIE RIEKEN
AP Sports Writer
HOUSTON (AP) - James Harden had a triple-double of 38 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds to outduel fellow MVP contender LeBron James and lead the Houston Rockets to a 117-112 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday night.
The Rockets were up by six when Nene made a layup before intercepting a bad pass by James. Patrick Beverley made a 3-pointer on the other end to push the lead to 116-107 with less than two minutes left.
Kyrie Irving hit a 3-pointer with less than a minute to go and added two free throws after that to get the Cavaliers within four. But then Harden added a free throw to end Cleveland's run and secure the victory.
It was the 16th triple-double this season for Harden and his 31st game with at least 30 points.
James had 30 points for the Cavaliers, who lost for the fourth time in five games.
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Aug 12 (Gracenote) - Results and standings from the Bolivian championship matches on Saturday Saturday, August 12 Guabira 0 Sport Boys 2 Friday, August 11 Club Petrolero 1 San Jose 0 Standings P W D L F A Pts 1 Club Petrolero 3 2 1 0 3 0 7 ------------------------- 2 Jorge Wilstermann 2 2 0 0 7 2 6 3 Oriente Petrolero 2 2 0 0 4 1 6 4 San Jose 3 1 1 1 3 3 4 5 Sport Boys 3 1 1 1 3 5 4 6 The Strongest 2 1 0 1 6 3 3 7 Real Potosi 2 1 0 1 2 3 3 8 Guabira 3 1 0 2 3 5 3 9 Blooming 2 0 2 0 1 1 2 10 Nacional Potosi 2 0 1 1 0 1 1 11 Universitario de Sucre 2 0 0 2 2 5 0 12 Bolivar 2 0 0 2 0 5 0 1: Copa Libertadores Next Fixtures (GMT): Sunday, August 13 Oriente Petrolero v Blooming (1900) Universitario de Sucre v Real Potosi (1900) Bolivar v Jorge Wilstermann (2000) Nacional Potosi v The Strongest (2115)
On August 10th, Sen. Rob Portman, who voted to repeal portions of the Affordable Care Act, visited the Groups treatment facility in Chillicothe. Groups is a national network of clinics providing outpatient treatment for opiate addiction. Portman's visit smacks of hypocrisy and downright meanness, coming on the heels of his "yes" vote for the "skinny repeal."
As a lifelong Ohio resident, I find it disgusting that Sen. Portman voted to take away health care coverage for millions while simultaneously using Ohio as a political prop or photo opportunity. If the opioid crisis were truly of concern to Sen. Portman, why would he vote to repeal the ACA? Ohio is a beautiful state, that is true, but the opioid crisis in Ohio will not be solved by pretty pictures.
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Did You Know - courtesy of the Joplin Police Department (12/11/2017)
Did You Know?
-We currently have 13 open police officer positions
-We have offered jobs to 3 applicants from the September Testing
-1 of them will graduate the academy this week and join us December 18th to start in-house training before field training
-1 of them is an experienced police officer and will also join us December 18th to start in house training before field training
-1 of them works in our jail now and will go to the academy starting in January before joining us in training in May 2018
-We are testing to fill the remaining 10 open police officer positions on January 27th, 2018 (more details soon)
General Electric Co. created a generation of corporate bosses when former Chief Executive Officer Jack Welch selected Jeffrey Immelt as his successor in 2000, a move that kicked off an exodus of skilled managers.
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ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The ISU Four Continents figure skating championships are returning to the U.S. for the first time in seven years.
The meet is scheduled for Feb. 7-10 at Honda Center in Anaheim, California, home to the NHL’s Anaheim Ducks.
The competition in singles, pairs and ice dancing features skaters from the Americas, Asia, Africa and Oceania.
The U.S. team will be made up of three skaters or teams in each discipline and will be named after the U.S. nationals in Detroit on Jan. 19-27.
Last year, Americans Tarah Kayne and Danny O’Shea won the pairs title and Ashley Cain and Timothy LeDuc earned silver in Taipei. Americans Kaitlin Hawayek and Jean-Luc Baker won the ice dance title. Jason Brown won bronze in the men’s competition.
The event was last held in the U.S. in 2012 at Colorado Springs, Colorado. The U.S. also hosted in 2006, 2007 and 2011.
Boardman has won six in a row. Holden Lipke led the Spartans with 25 points and seven rebounds. Coleman Stauffer and John Ryan each put up 14 and five rebounds.
The win improves Boardman's record to 16-3 on the year 9-2 in conference. The Spartans return home on Saturday from a for Senior
Night against rival Cardinal Mooney.
BERLIN — An explosion on Tuesday at a natural gas facility near Austria's border with Slovakia left one person dead, authorities said.
A further 18 people were injured in the morning blast at the plant in Baumgarten an der March, east of Vienna, regional Red Cross official Sonja Kellner said. Two medical helicopters were sent to the scene, the Austria Press Agency reported.
The explosion set off a fire, which operator Gas Connect said was contained by midmorning. The facility was shut down, Gas Connect spokesman Armin Teichert said.
Police wrote on Twitter that the situation "is under control."
GlobalCapital understands Together has already originated £200m of CRE loans and that funding for the new facility is provided by banks – with £150m drawn already. The loans are typically for less than £100k and secured on semi-commercial properties as well warehouses and offices.
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She said armed police were at the scene.
When I looked out my window there were two men bent down pointing their guns at the house.
A few of them went inside the house, that’s all I saw.
It’s just a shock to be woken up by the police outside your house with guns.
Over the past two months there have been 10 people admitted into the emergency room at Baptist Beaumont hospital with heat-related illnesses.
If you plan on exercising or working outside a good tip is to drink more water in advance, not just while you're outdoors.
A nurse prcationer from Baptist Hospital says you should actually take it a step further.
"A day or two before, increase your fluid intake and limit your caffeine," said Nurse Adam Howe.
Watch out for symptoms like dizziness, being cold, or vomiting, as they could be an indication of heat stroke.
That's a lesson Ty Blankenship learned the hard way.
"I used to run cross-country. I ran 7 miles, got to a stopping point, then fell to the ground," Blankenship said. He had heatstroke.
If the symptoms get worse with cramps or seizing, then its time to call an ambulance.
With these high temperatures it's also important to remember not to leave your children or pets inside of your car when it's turned off for any length of time.
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April 5 Cott Corp
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* Cott Corp - redemption price of notes, as set forth in indenture, is equal to 100.000% of principal amount of such notes redeemed
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The White House is considering supplying Ukraine with "defensive arms," but what does this actually mean? (RFE/RL's Ukrainian Service/Reuters)
March Madness is coming to Atlanta. The Sweet Sixteen south region of the tournament is being hosted at Philips Arena this week.
Number 7 seed Nevada will take on 11th seeded Loyola-Chicago, both of which are considered underdogs.
Following that game, fifth seeded Kentucky will face number 9 seed Kansas State in the Sweet 16 Thursday.
Philip Arena has been planing for this event for 5 years.
"The staff has been working really hard. We're setting up the floor for the first time making sure everything is perfect, and we will continue to build until the teams get here tomorrow."
With a crew of 20, they carefully made sure each panel was laid down perfectly.
"A lot of patience what happens here it comes in like a puzzle so you clip in one side and push it together and it goes together seamlessly."
Four teams made it to this stop in Atlanta but only one will make it to the final four in San Antonio.
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - Sichuan Changhong Electric Co Ltd :
* SAYS IT PLANS TO ISSUE UP TO 8.0 BILLION YUAN ($1.21 billion) COMMERCIAL PAPER Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2ye7pB1 Further company coverage: ($1 = 6.6168 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
YELLOWKNIFE (February 1, 2018) – The Department of Infrastructure advises of delays, lasting up to one hour, on Highways 1 and 3 on Friday, February 2, 2018.
The delays are due to a scheduled convoy of three wide load trucks, which will leave the Alberta and Northwest Territories border (highway 1) around 11:00 a.m. and reach Yellowknife (highway 3) around 7:00 p.m.
Approaching traffic will be stopped at pull outs or wide locations as the loads travel northbound along the route and held until the three loads have passed. Wait times are expected to be between 30 minutes and an hour in duration.
If you have any questions or concerns, contact Greg Hanna, communications coordinator, at greg_hanna@gov.nt.ca or 867-767-9082, extension 31046.
The order came during the hearing of a petition arguing that the day was not part of Islamic tradition and should be banned, the Dawn reported.
Funding has been confirmed for the Tipperary Festival of Science.
The event is aimed at improving public understanding of science and technology.
Nearly half a million Euro will be invested nationally through Science Foundation Ireland for organisations to host Science Week festivals or events during Science Week which takes place in November.
35,000 has been allocated to the Tipperary Festival of Science which will be held at Mary Immaculate College in Thurles.
Tipperary Fine Gael General Election candidate Garret Ahearn is hopeful it will boost uptake of STEM subjects.
Cheyenne & Arapaho Old Settlers Names Indian Princesses
Starrla Cozad Sage has been named the2016-2017 Cheyenne & Arapaho Old Settlers and Redmoon Pow Wow Senior Princess. She is a member of the Cheyenne-Arapaho and Kiowa Tribes of Oklahoma.
The Senator representing Abia South, Enyinnaya Abaribe has warned the opposition parties that the All Progressives Congress (APC) won’t accept defeat in the 2019 presidential election.
Abaribe said the APC had grown so “vicious and dangerous” and will find it hard to relinquish power if they lose.
The lawmaker stated this while addressing members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at a rally in Obingwa Local Government Area, during the visit of the state working committee.
“At this moment, Nigeria is at the crossroads.
“This is a very vicious government. It is not going to be easy (to unseat Buhari) because we’re facing a dangerous government,” Abaribe said.
Abaribe added that the APC government was swimming in corruption, but “twists everything they do” in order to cover their sins and “call themselves saints when they are the worst devil.”
SOUTH MILWAUKEE, WI (GVE) – In its bid to establish a new nursery and primary school at Giginya Barracks, the Sokoto state government has made a donation of ten million Naira to the Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association (NAOWA). The Governor, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal announced the donation in his office when he received the executive members of the association.
Tambuwal commended them for their concern for the educational development of their members and also the members of their host community.
He said the people of Sokoto have long standing and mutually-beneficial relationship with the military, adding that the government will continue to appreciate all security agencies for their sacrifices to the nation.
Congratulations to the Bridge City Little Dribblers Senior Boys All-Star! The boys won the regional tournament and will compete in the National Tournament in Canton, Texas April 19-22. We wish them Good Luck and safe travels as they represent Bridge City in this tournament. Pictured are: (Back row left to right) Austin Richardson,Cody Howard, Gabriel Hernandez, Bryson Constance, Caden Carpenter, Fernando Rodriguez, Micah Satir, and Grant Boudreaux. Front row left to right are Brady Badgett, Kaden Messer, Blake Moore, and Elijah Hicks. Not pictured are Ethan Oceguera and Joey Murty. Coaches are Lee Constance and Jared Boudreaux.
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While her many of her friends were getting ready for the school semi-formal, one Rangi Ruru Girls’ School student was putting on a formal dress of a different kind.
Year 11 student Brooke Kingsbury won the Highland Fling under-16 title at the New Zealand championships held in Invercargill.
Brooke is thrilled with the win, in spite of missing her school semi-formal for it.
“This honour has made it worth it,” she said.
Beginning when she was only three-years-old, highland dance has been a big part of Brooke’s life and requires strength, agility, balance and precision, she said.
She sits two major dance exams every year in May and September, which may result in a diploma in a few years.
Brooke will next compete in the under-18 New Zealand championships in Ashburton this month. She can often be seen busking down at Bishopdale Mall to raise money for her dancing trips. Earlier this year, she travelled to Virginia in the United States with the New Zealand Highland Dance Company.
Why don’t men read instruction manuals?
Have you noticed that men often don’t read manuals before starting a project?
A new poll, conducted by Gadget Helpline in the UK, says that women are more likely to read instruction manuals than men.
The poll analysed over 75,000 calls and found that 64 % of men seeking tech support hadn’t yet opened their manual booklet.
Whereas only 24 % of women calling for tech support had not looked at the manual beforehand.
John & Garry had a chat with Simon Stevenson, the host of Talking Lifestyle’s Home Improvement show, about why men might jump into a project without looking at the manual.
Listen to the full interview above.
Voters in the Vancouver school district overwhelmingly supported a $458 million bond measure that would launch a major construction campaign, building new schools and repairing old buildings. Whether there's enough of those voters, however, remains to be seen.
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MAURICE, La. (The Daily Advertiser) – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announces the immediate closure of the Granges Coulee Bridge on LA 343 (South Richfield Road) between LA 92 and LA 699, approximately 0.75 miles south of LA 92 near Maurice, for emergency bridge repairs.
The work is estimated to be completed by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, weather permitting.
DOTD appreciates your patience and reminds you to please drive with caution and be on the lookout for work crews and their equipment.
DOTD apologizes for any inconvenience this necessary work may cause.
Onaiyekan wants children, young adults screened for HIV
The cleric advises religious groups to be more involved in the fight against HIV.
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U.S. President Donald Trump boards Air Force One before traveling to Palm Beach, Florida, for a meeting with China's President Xi Jinping, from Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, U.S., April 6, 2017. REUTERS/Carlos Barria
ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday he would be ready to act unilaterally to address North Korea's nuclear program if China does not step up to help with the matter.
"Certainly I would be," Trump told reporters when asked whether he would be willing act alone on North Korea. "But I think China will want to be stepping up."
(Reporting by Steve Holland; Editing by James Dalgleish)
Former CFL standout Mitchell White has been released by the Philadelphia Eagles after one preseason game.
White, 27, was let go on Sunday to make room on the roster for the team to sign undrafted wide receiver Mitchell White.
White made two tackles in the Eagles preseason loss to the Green Bay Packers on Thursday.
The Michigan State product spent last season with the Ottawa Redblacks after two with the Montreal Alouettes. The 26-year-old corner registered 38 tackles and three interceptions in 14 games.
He was released in January to pursue to NFL opportunities.
In 42 CFL games, he owns four interceptions and 97 tackles. He won the Grey Cup with the Redblacks last season.
Aston Martin has upgraded from innovation partner to title sponsor of Red Bull.
But since the engine is a rebadged Renault, what value can the iconic car manufacturer derive from being involved in Formula 1 apart from securing the services of engineering legend Adrian Newey to collaborate on the Valkyrie supercar project? And what value can Aston bring to F1?
F1 Racing: Why is Aston Martin in this relationship with Red Bull?
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The Seahawks picked up Justin Britt‘s $5 million option, keeping the center under contract through 2020, Brady Henderson of ESPN reports.
The option was included in the three-year, $27 million extension Britt signed last summer. Declining it would have voided the final year of the deal, per Henderson, making Britt a free agent after 2019.
It also would have increased his 2018 base salary from $2.75 million to $7.75 million. Instead, Britt receives a $5 million bonus, though his 2018 cap number remains $6.17 million.
The Seahawks made Britt a second-round pick in 2014, and he has started 63 of a possible 64 games.
DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) - Authorities say a woman in labor and her unborn baby were killed along with two other people and another baby still in the womb after a SUV ran off the side of a road into a ditch in South Carolina.
Highway Patrol Lance Cpl. Judd Jones says all 11 people inside the vehicle were ejected in the wreck around 10 p.m. Friday on a two-lane road in Darlington County.
Judd says the eight people injured were taken to the hospital, but he didn't have their conditions.
Darlington County Coroner Todd Hardee said 28-year-old Chikari Douglas-Rouse was in labor and trying to get to the hospital. Troopers say the 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer ran off the right side of the road and overturned. The cause of the wreck was still under investigation.
The finale of screenwriter Abi Morgan’s juicy divorce drama almost turned into Four Weddings & a Funeral. Here are all the talking points from the sixth and final episode…
Hannah and Christie finally fell into bed – but was it a last fling?
As jealous husband Nathan Stern (Stephen Mangan) said in episode 5, Christie Carmichael (Barry Atsma) was “always popping up without reason” as he pined for old flame Hannah (Nicola Walker). Now Nathan admitted he’d never liked his love rival: “He’s too tall, too blond, too Danish.” “Dutch,” corrected Hannah. Nathan retorted: “I don’t give a s--t what he is, I just give a s--t that you want to screw him.”
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A security official stands at the gate of the Qingpu Prison on the outskirts of Shanghai, China, Wednesday, July 4, 2018. China's foreign ministry says Stern Hu, a former executive of the mining giant Rio Tinto, was released from prison on Wednesday after serving a 10-year sentence in Shanghai after being convicted of accepting bribes and stealing trade secrets in 2010. Samuel McNeil AP Photo
A two-vehicle fender bender stalled westbound traffic in Kelowna Tuesday afternoon.
The incident, just after 12 p.m. on Highway 97 at Hardy Street, blocked two westbound lanes of the highway.
Traffic was backed up westbound for a short period before the collision scene was cleared.
The cause is under investigation and there did not appear to be any major injuries.
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MOSCOW — A committee of the Russian parliament has recommended the adoption of a proposed law that would require journalists working for media outlets designated as foreign agents to register as agents themselves.
The measure, which the lower parliament’s information committee recommended on Tuesday, follows a law adopted last year under which Russia can designate media outlets receiving foreign government funding as foreign agents.
Naming an outlet as a foreign agent does not block its work but casts aspersions on its credibility. Demanding that individual journalists register as agents could produce a chilling effect.
The proposed law “is the latest step in the Russian authorities’ systematic policy towards obstructing the free flow of news,” said Gulonoza Said of the Committee to Protect Journalists in a statement Tuesday.
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The University of Maryland, Baltimore County defeated nine other finalist teams to win the 2017 National Collegiate Cyber Defense competition April 13-15 in San Antonio. More than 230 colleges and universities participated in regional competitions that led to this year's national championship. "This is the fourth year we have been the title sponsor of NCCDC and watching these students practice ...
× Peyton Manning stars as “The Commissioner” for DirecTV
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Peyton Manning has teamed up again with DirecTV in a new campaign which promotes the NFL Sunday Ticket package.
Manning stars as “The Commish” of the Manntasy Fantasy Football League, and fans will get a behind-the-scenes look as Peyton and his friends prepare for the 2017 Manntasy Football Draft.
Take a look at how Peyton prepares for trading players during the season.
“D in the fourth semester of French, he’s not a finisher,” remarks Manning during the ad.
You can stay up to date with the latest digital shorts at TheCommissioner.com
Last year, Peyton was serenaded by Lionel Richie, who sang “Peyton on Sunday Mornings” during the 2016 DirecTV campaign.
Halak will get the starting nod on Sunday against Carolina.
Halak's disappointing season continued in his last start on Friday against Washington, as he was lit up for five goals on 30 shots. He's appeared in 49 games this season, his highest since the 2014-15 season. However, his 3.26 GAA is the worst mark the 32-year-old has posted. Halak is not a great fantasy option at this point.
NORWALK, Conn. (AP) – A former Connecticut firefighter has pleaded guilty to selling cocaine at the firehouse while on duty.
The Norwalk Hour reports that Mark Monroe was sentenced to three years in prison after entering the plea Friday.
Monroe was arrested in February after selling cocaine to an undercover police officer on four separate occasions, including twice at a Norwalk fire station.
Investigators say they found more cocaine at his home, along with numerous prescription drugs.
Monroe’s attorney says his client is very remorseful. He says the case shows that even public servants can have issues with drug abuse.
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May 3 Idexx Laboratories Inc:
* To repurchase up to an additional 3.0 million shares of its common stock under its ongoing share repurchase program
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Hello and welcome from Pride Park for this afternoon's match between Derby County and Brentford.
The Bees will be looking to getting back to winning ways this afternoon after losing 1-0 at home to Norwich City last weekend.
The Rams, too, will be looking to maintain their good form after a tough draw at Millwall in the week and their record at Pride Park is excellent and they have only conceded in five games at home.
You will be able to keep up to date with all the action with us at GetWestLondon. We'll be bringing you updates from all the action here today.
This page updates automatically so there is no need to refresh your browser so just sit back, relax and enjoy our coverage of this afternoon's match.
Event time: 6pm-8pm
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Lamah scores twice, FC Dallas beats 10-man Sounders 3-0
FIRSCO, Texas (AP) — Roland Lamah scored two goals, Maximiliano Urruti added another and FC Dallas beat the 10-man Seattle Sounders 3-0 on Sunday.
Dallas (1-0-1) has lost just twice in its last 21 MLS home matches, going 11-2-8.
Lamah opened the scoring in the 20th minute. Mauro Diaz sent a well-placed through ball to Michael Barrios, who got past the defense to the corner of the 6-yard box and rolled it in front of the goal for an easy finish by Lamah.
Urruti made it 2-0 in the 58th minute by bending a shot around Stefan Frei on a breakaway shot from distance. Lamah chipped it over Frei five minutes later after a nice give-and-go with Anton Nedyalkov.
Seattle (0-2-0) was reduced to 10-men in the 37th minute after officials reviewed a video showing Clint Dempsey's elbow making contact with Jacori Hayes. Dempsey will be suspended for the Sounders' next MLS match against the Montreal Impact on Saturday, March 31.
About Dementia Cafe Chorley
The Dementia Cafe provides information about living with dementia and other services available locally in an informal and comfortable environment. A Dementia Cafe is also a place to relax, socialise and meet other people with dementia and their carers.
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A new report shows the price of single-family homes in Las Vegas soared in April compared to a year earlier.
The Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors says the median sales price of single-family homes last month was $289,000, up 3.2 percent from March and 16.1 percent from April 2017.
The trade group's report says buyers purchased 2,878 single-family houses in April, down 8.7 percent from March but up 0.4 percent year-over-year.
The association says the median price of townhouses and condos sold last month was $155,000, up 19 percent from last April.
The group reports 3,816 single-family homes listed without an offer, which is down 24.9 percent from last year. For townhouses and condos, 790 properties are listed without an offer -- a 23.6 percent increase from a year ago.
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Home: South Lopham, Norfolk
You could keep horses and graze a few sheep on these 4.7 acres, which include a stable block, menage (horse enclosure) and four paddocks. The kitchen garden, with a caged fruit area, will go some way to feeding the family. The paperwork can be kept in the home office in the garage block, leaving the 17th-century, five-bedroom farmhouse for leisure and pleasure. It’s a welcoming setting, with inglenook fireplaces, conservatory and large, light rooms. Guide price: £675,000. Bedfords , 01284 769 999
Srinagar, April 24 (KMS): In occupied Kashmir, Indian troops, in their fresh act of state terrorism, martyred one Kashmiri youth in Pulwama district, today.
The troops killed the youth during a violent cordon and search operation at Goitango Laam in Tral area of the district.
An Indian soldier identified as Ajay Kumar and a Special Police Officer of Indian police Latief Gojri were killed in an attack in the same area.
Meanwhile, Indian forces’ personnel used brute force and fired pellets and teargas shells on protesters in Tral town.
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Photo: Milton Black Shoreline damage in Peachland from recent windstorm.
It looks like Okanagan residents are going to have to batten down the hatches once again.
Environment Canada has issued a weather warning, as another storm is expected to hit the Valley, Thursday.
The warning covers the entire Okanagan, with predicted wind gusts of up to 60 km/h.
According to Environment Canada, a low-pressure system will reach the B.C. Coast tonight and gradually push across the Coast Mountains on Thursday.
The system will create moderate southerly winds along Osoyoos, Skaha and Okanagan. Sustained winds of 30 to 40 km/h with gusts up to 60 km/h are expected.
With high water levels in the Okanagan, the winds will generate waves that could lead to shoreline flooding and erosion. This risk is highest along shores exposed to the south.
Winds are expected to ease late Thursday night. The good news is, little rain is expected with this system.
KINGSPORT — Two Lady Indians put the pen to paper this afternoon when Lauren Salyer signed with Emory & Henry.
Salyer tore her ACL in Dobyns-Bennett’s first game of the season, but the Wasps liked what they had seen in her previous years, dropping 662 careers points with 353 rebounds.
Her teammate Sydney breeding signed with Milligan College. Breeding tore her ACL last summer, but was able to comeback and play the second half of her senior year.
Breeding dropped 438 career points with 230 assists, she also holds the team’s single game assist record with 13 in her junior year against Cleveland.
Author: Dan Njegomir - December 12, 2017 - Updated: 1 minute ago
It’s an interesting question: If a judge really is supposed to read the law dispassionately, does that leave any room on the state’s highest court for a justice whose apparent credo is, “We must take sides; neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim”?
Conservative blog Colorado Peak Politics, none too happy with the tilt of the Colorado Supreme Court to begin with, notes that the quotation, from the late Holocaust survivor and author Elie Wiesel, is featured in the banner on Melissa Hart’s Facebook profile. Hart, a University of Colorado Law School prof who was touted in 2015 as a prospect for an opening on the top court at that time, has made the short list again, this time to replace Allison Eid (who moved up to the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals in the federal judiciary).
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The Hattiesburg Tourism and Convention Commissions are donating profits from "HBURG" branded merchandise purchased through March 12 to tornado relief. "We believe that it's really important to showcase the community spirit, while also raising funds for last month's tornado recovery and rebuilding," said Danielle Herrington, accounting supervisor for the Hattiesburg Convention Commission.
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(Reuters) - Full-year trading at British online estate agent Purplebricks Group (PURP.L) remains in line with expectations, the company said on Friday after its share price was sent tumbling 7 percent on Thursday by a broker’s research note.
The company, which plans to enter the New York market in the second quarter of 2018, also said it achieved 6,160 instructions in January, up 66 percent from last year. Its financial year ends in April.
Purplebricks said that Thursday’s 7.5 percent share price decline was attributable to the research note published by Jefferies International, with which it took issue.
The company said it did not agree with the findings of the Jefferies report and contested its estimation of Purplebricks’ completion rate.
It’s been a challenge for firefighters from Longview and Cowlitz 2 Fire and Rescue, as they continue to deal with a fire that broke out yesterday afternoon at KapStone Paper and Packaging. Crews were called out about 12:30 yesterday afternoon, when a furnace fire was reported at the Longview mill. It’s reported that the fire started in an area on the fourth floor of the mill; the response has been complicated by asbestos-containing material that surrounds the furnace. They say that getting the fire put out without disturbing this asbestos is extremely difficult. Firefighters were at the mill for about two hours initially, and then they were called back at about five pm. Calls have been made for additional resources, and fire crews have been at the mill through the night, also working on other levels above the original fire site. There’s also some fire damage to the exterior of the building. No injuries have been reported, while this fire response continues this morning.
It’s not that we usually download large files over the internet via the Chrome browser on our Android device. But when we do, we’d like the speeds to be fast. So Google adding the “parallel downloads” feature to Chrome will be a big boost to this.
A recent commit to Chrome version 64 and above says that the browser will activate parallel downloads if a download session lasts more than 2 seconds. The feature will create 3 parallel download jobs to speed up said download.
This feature will not be noticeable for people who download small files and documents over the internet. But when you’re talking about large files – like videos, or custom ROM zip files – parallel downloads will make a difference.
If you’re on the Chrome beta right now, check out the source link below to see how you can enable this feature. The commit mentions that the feature will be enabled for 100% of users running Chrome version 64 and above. This feature should make it to the Chrome stable app very soon.
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Panic gripped north Indian town of Moradabad on Friday (February 02) morning after a 7th standard school student, Sohail Ahmad's blood-stained, mangled body with leopard teeth and claw marks was found. Despite a quick response from the local cops and forest officials the maneater leopard couldn't be captured. Ahmad had left the house, Thursday night to buy groceries. His family raised alarm when he didn't return for hours. The villagers gathered to look for the boy only to find his footwear towards the outer areas of the village. Upon further investigation, leopard footprints and drag marks were also found on the ground, following which villagers found a half-eaten Ahmad. Destruction and disturbances of wild habitats are the main causes for men and animal conflicts in India, where wild animals like leopards and panthers often stray into inhabited areas in search of food and prey.
Goldman Sachs Group reported an 80 percent jump in quarterly profit as the Wall Street bank benefited from a pick up in global equity and debt offerings.
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Net income applicable to common shareholders jumped to $2.16 billion in the first quarter ended March 31, from $1.2 billion a year earlier. Earnings per share rose to $5.15 from $2.68. Analysts on average had expected earnings of $5.31 per share, according to Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S. It was not immediately clear if the reported figures were comparable.
Provision for taxes fell 35.6 percent to $284 million.
Morgan Stanley, Goldman's traditional rival, reports earnings on Wednesday.
(Reporting by Sruthi Shankar in Bengaluru and Olivia Oran in New York; Editing by Sriraj Kalluvila)
Palghar (Maharashtra), May 30 (IANS) Three persons were killed and one other injured seriously when molten metal leaked from the boiler in a steel plant in this Maharashtra district on Wednesday, police said.
The tragedy occurred in T.S. Industries Pvt. Ltd. in Abitghar village in the district.
Around 3.30 p.m., the workers were busy melting scrap metal to make metallic rods when the red-hot molten metal leaked from the boiler above and fell on them.
While three persons succumbed instantly, one was rushed to a nearby hospital in a serious condition.
The deceased have been identified as Nilesh Yadav, 28, Sunny Verma, 27 and Sanjay Gupta, 26, while the injured is Vinod Yadav, 35.
Police are investigating the cause behind the leakage.
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Colorado Mesa University Plans Teaching Hotel for Campus :
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Colorado Mesa University officials are planning to construct a $15.7 million campus hotel that will serve as a training facility for the hospitality and culinary programs.
The Daily Sentinel reports the university’s board approved the teaching hotel Thursday that’s slated for a spot on the Grand Junction campus.
Officials plan for the Maverick Teaching Hotel to be 45,000 square feet (4,180 square meters) with 60 rooms. Plans also include space for an attached restaurant and bar.
Hospitality management assistant professor Britt Mathwich says the facility will set the university’s hospitality and culinary programs apart and offer experiential learning for students.
The university is partnering with Mars Hospitality to operate the hotel.
Officials say construction will likely begin this fall and last about a year.
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April 28 Vf Corp
* Vf reports first quarter 2017 results; updates 2017 outlook
* Q1 earnings per share $0.52
* Q1 revenue fell 2 percent to $2.6 billion
* Vf corp - q1 revenue from continuing operations decreased 2 percent to $2.6 billion (down 1 percent currency neutral)
* Qtrly inventories were up 2 percent compared with same period of 2016
* Says revenue is expected to increase at a low single-digit percentage rate in 2017
* Vf corp- sees 2017 revenue to increase at low single-digit percentage rate including about 2 percentage point negative impact from changes in foreign currency
* Vf corp - 2017 earnings per share from continuing operations expected to be down at a low single-digit percentage rate compared to 2016 adjusted eps of $2.98
* Vf corp- 2017 earnings per share is expected to be down at a low single-digit percentage rate compared to 2016 adjusted eps of $2.98 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Police are appealing for help to trace a driver involved in a collision with a teenage girl in Watlington earlier this month.
The girl suffered minor injuries when in collision with an unidentified car while she was walking along Station Road, at around 5.25pm on Friday, December 1.
The driver did stop at the scene but left before details could be exchanged and police believe they may not know the girl was hurt.
Witnesses should contact PC Jonathan Chandler on 101.
A controversial development proposal in downtown Edmonton has left people divided. Vinesh Pratap has the latest on the debate over a proposed 80-storey tower.
Students, teachers and staff members were evacuated from Pleasant Glade Elementary School just outside of Lacey at about noon on Friday due to a threat.
FILE - This April 2, 2017 file photo made with a drone, shows the U.S. Mexico border fence as it cuts through the two downtowns of Nogales, Ariz. A U.S. border patrol agent is going on trial for second-degree murder in U.S. District Court in Tucson on Tuesday, March 20, 2018, in a rare Justice Department prosecution of a fatal cross-border Mexico shooting. Brian Skoloff, File AP Photo
PHA elects office-bearers
KARACHI: The executive committee of Pakistan Hotels Association (PHA) unanimously elected Zubair Surti as chairman, Zubair Uddin Baweja as senior vice chairman and Hamid Pervez Subhani as vice chairman for the year 2017/18 as announced in their annual general meeting held on September 26, a statement said on Thursday. Surti is currently the director corporate affairs of tourism promotion services, the owners and operators of Serena Hotels in Pakistan.
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Emergency crews have rushed to a crash in Lincoln and are treating a woman at the scene.
The incident happened around 8pm today, July 4, on West Parade, Lincoln.
An eyewitness said it looked like two cars had been involved in the incident and a first responder was also at the scene.
She said: "It looks like a shunt on West Parade and the road is partially blocked.
"There are two vehicles involved and a woman is being treated on the floor."
According to Google Traffic maps traffic is moving slowly along West Parade.
It is not known what injuries have been sustained in the incident.
Lincolnshire police have been contacted for a comment.
Well…he talks a lot. In the video clip Maroon 5 released for their new song ‘Cold’ he’s blah blah blahing while wife Behati Prinsloo has her night mask on trying to sleep.
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Oregon State University has over 30,000 students and is well known for its distance education program, with more than 47% of students out of state or international. The OSU College of Engineering needed to provide an on-campus, lab-like experience anytime on any device. With virtualization from Citrix XenApp and XenDesktop and virtual graphics acceleration from NVIDIA GRID, the IT team is able to deliver heavy graphics and compute applications like AutoCAD, MatLab, and Cadence for students around the world.
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Uber's open COO job in the spotlight amid leadership void
SAN FRANCISCO, June 14 With Chief Executive Travis Kalanick taking a leave of absence from Uber Technologies Inc, the vacant job of chief operating officer takes on a lot more importance as the company frames the position as key to solving its woes.
HCC Insurance Holdings, Inc. Director Franklin Mutual Advisers Llc sold 2,718,359 shares of the company's stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, April 13th. The stock was sold at an average price of $17.81, for a total value of $48,413,973.79.
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On the markets at midmorning (ET):
The Toronto Stock Exchange’s S&P/TSX composite index was down 39.93 points to 16,303.09, after 90 minutes of trading.
In New York, Wall Street was closed for Independence Day.
The Canadian dollar was trading at 76.01 cents US, down from Tuesday’s average value of 76.02 cents US.
In international trading, the August crude contract was down 14 cents to US$74.00 per barrel and the August natural gas contract was down five cents to US$2.82 per mmBTU.
The August gold contract was up $3.50 to US$1,257.00 an ounce and the September copper contract was down seven cents to US$2.84 a pound.
That was the question posed to workers at major tech companies like Microsoft, Google, Amazon, and others who responded to a survey from Blind, a workplace app. Nearly 11,500 people responded and the results were surprising.
70.73% of Credit Karma employees are burnt out, which is the highest among tech companies.
Other companies where more than half of respondents are burnt out include Expedia, Oath, Oracle, Intuit, SnapChat, and Lyft.
Netflix has the least stressed workers with only 38.89% saying they are burnt out.
Only four others out of the 30 companies with the most responses have less than 50% burnout rate. They are Uber (49.52%), Facebook (48.97%), Twitter (43.90%), and PayPal (41.82%).
Of course, this has consequences. A Kronos and Future Workplace survey found that nearly half (46%) of U.S. human resources professionals blame burnout for up to half of their staff quitting each year.
Today hundreds of teenage girls were out shopping for that perfect prom gown!
Desirae Duncan has the story of how a prom closet in Ocean Springs helped them say yes to the dress without spending a lot of cash.
SOUTH EUCLID, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio family has given 30 student-athletes free heart screenings in honor of their son who died from an undiagnosed heart condition after hockey practice.
Cleveland.com reports the 4Alec Foundation was named after Alec Kornet and hosted screenings for athletes from Brush High School's hockey and basketball teams. Each student underwent an electrocardiogram and an echocardiogram, known as a cardiac echo.
Funding for the screenings was covered by donations from Brush's student government association and mCore, a Columbus company that set up the screenings.
Alec played hockey and basketball at the Lyndhurst school before his death last Feb. 14. His mother, Stephanie Kornet, says the family plans to extend screenings to all student-athletes at the school.
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GUJRANWALA:- A trader Naveed Ahmad who was kidnapped by five persons including three former policemen from Shaheenabad area on Monday was recovered from Lahore on Wednesday. The trader was taken to Beghum Kot area of Lahore by the kidnappers. The abductors severely tortured Naveed and demanded Rs500,000 from his family as ransom. On getting information, the Dhaley Police launched a search to arrest the kidnappers and with the help of telephone numbers used by the kidnappers, traced and arrested four accused including a former police sub-inspector and recovered the trader.
Carlos Asuaje’s three-run shot gives Chihuahuas a 9-6 win.
Carlos Asuaje hit a three-run home run in the bottom of the eighth inning as the El Paso Chihuahuas won a back-and-forth game against the Tacoma Rainiers on Wednesday night, 9-6.
The Rainiers tied the game 6-6 in the top of the eighth on an RBI single from Daniel Vogelbach and a two-run single from Andrew Aplin.
Leonys Martin was 3 for 4 and Vogelbach was 2 for 4.
Reliever Tyler Cloyd, sent down from Seattle on Saturday, started and gave up a run on two hits over three innings. He struck out two and walked two.
So this didn't take long at all and did you see the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge who no sooner was it announced yesterday that Princess Kate was in labor, what was it an hour later (sarcasm alert) that there's Kate, Prince William and newborn son standing before the press outside the London hospital. All smiles. Then it was ready to head back to Buckingham Palace to show off their 3rd child just in time for afternoon tea.
Now, what's the baby's name gonna be? HERE thanks to the BBC are the current odds from British bookmakers. Have a great day and thanks.
Ginny Irovando Long and Robert Edward Long were arrested Thursday in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, after authorities say they told their son he had terminal cancer when he didn’t. Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office
April 3 IBJ Inc
* Says it will repurchase 230,000 shares of its common stock through ToSTNeT-3 ,on April 4
* Share repurchase price is 582 yen per share, the closing price of April 3, or 133.9 million yen in total
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - Detection Technology Oyj:
* ‍OCTOBER-DECEMBER 2017 NET SALES INCREASED BY 17.0% TO EUR 27.5 MILLION (23.5)​
* OCT-DEC OPERATING PROFIT (EBIT) WAS EUR 7.0 MILLION (5.2)
* FY ‍DIVIDEND EUR 0.35 PER SHARE​
* ‍EXPECTS SALES FOR SECURITY AND INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS TO INCREASE SLIGHTLY IN 2018​
* ‍PRICE COMPETITION WILL BE TOUGHER IN ALL OF COMPANY‘S MARKETS IN 2018​
* ‍DETECTION TECHNOLOGY‘S MEDIUM-TERM BUSINESS OUTLOOK IS UNCHANGED​
* ‍IN TERMS OF MEDICAL APPLICATIONS, COMPANY ESTIMATES THAT SALES WILL INCREASE IN FIRST HALF OF 2018​
* ‍IN TERMS OF MEDICAL APPLICATIONS, COMPANY ESTIMATES THAT SALES WILL DECREASE IN SECOND HALF OF YEAR​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
Surveillance footage of a bank robbery in Plainwell, Michigan, shows a Key West man doing the crime on June 14, 2018. Photos courtesy of WOOD TV Channel 8
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More than 30 shops were destroyed after a fire broke out at Tamil Nadu’s Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple on Friday night. Fire and emergency services personnel undertook a five-hour operation to contain the flames. The temple has been reopened to devotees, Madurai collector Veera Raghava Rao told NDTV.
No human casualties or injuries were reported. Several pigeons, however, died in the temple’s tower.
The fire is suspected to have started in a toy store inside the thousand pillar hall around 10 pm, NDTV reported. “The fire was controlled before it spread to the main temple area,” Rao said. An investigation is underway.
Devotees alleged that the temple was vulnerable to an incident of this nature as no fire safety measures were taken to prevent it. “No modern fire safety system with sprinklers have been installed at the temple,” Rao said. “We have a dedicated fire engine stationed in the complex.”
AVIATION WEEK NETWORK forecasts that at the end of 2018, there will be 8,734 Western-designed fighter aircraft in service, a number projected to grow to 8,894 by the end of 2027, for a compound annual growth rate of 0.2%.... More
DARTMOUTH, Mass. (WPRI) — Police in Dartmouth have made an arrest in connection to a carjacking.
Kodie Lefevre, 20, was arrested after police stopped a stolen 2002 Volkswagen Passat on Allen Street Sunday night.
Earlier in the evening, the 18-year-old Dartmouth man who owned the Volkswagen and was an acquaintance of Lefevre’s, reported that Lefevre had assaulted him and took possession of his vehicle without authorization.
Lefevre has been charged with carjacking, operating a motor vehicle with a revoked license and assault and battery.
Saudi Arabia is scaling back its ambitions for a public offering for oil giant Aramco, moving ahead with a listing next year solely on the Saudi stock exchange while taking more time to decide if an international venue is worth it, government officials and others close to the process say.
The decision has come in part because of concerns about legal risks and also because the need for a bigger listing has been negated by rising oil prices.
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WASHINGTON (AP) – A GOP senator says all Republicans are in trouble politically if they’re unable to scrap former President Barack Obama’s health care law and replace it with a better one.
Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina says he doesn’t mind that President Donald Trump is upset with Republicans for failing to fulfill their seven-year-old pledge on a health overhaul.
Graham tells “Fox News Sunday” that if Republicans can’t deliver, “We’re all going to be in trouble, including the president.”
Graham’s also defending Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. He says the Kentucky lawmaker is viewed by GOP senators as a “good solid leader.”
McConnell tried but failed last month to replace the Affordable Care Act. Trump called the outcome “a disgrace” and suggested McConnell may have to think about stepping aside.
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It is matchday but rather than waste your time with a preamble, read what Zlatan Ibrahimovic had to say after the ludicrous Lee Mason denied him an 18th goal of the campaign on Saturday.
"I came to the Premier League and everyone thought it would not be possible but like always I make them eat their balls," Ibrahimovic said.
"It gives me a lot of energy, trust me. A lot of energy because they get paid to talk s**t and I get paid to play with my feet, that’s how I enjoy it."
What a pity Michael Owen is not on punditry duty tonight. That's the Michael Owen who managed 17 goals in three injury-strewn seasons with Manchester United. Ibrahimovic already has 17.
The Swede will be on the lookout for an 18th at West Ham later today, where United are aiming to make it seven successive wins in a single season for the first time since 2010-11.
NORFOLK (AP) – The health of America’s largest estuary is improving, but huge challenges remain. The Chesapeake Bay Foundation released a mid-point assessment of a federal plan to curb pollution flowing into the watershed by 2025. States are required to cut phosphorous, nitrogen, and sediment from treated wastewater as well as runoff from farms and cities. The good news in today’s report is that the bay’s oxygen dead zone is shrinking. Underwater grasses and oysters are making a coming back. Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia have reduced pollution coming from sewage treatment plants. But the foundation asserts they’re not doing enough to tackle the pollution running off farms, and says Pennsylvania is particularly falling short.
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SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea’s finance minister said on Monday that relevant ministries are in talks to decide whether trading of bitcoins should be regulated.
“We’re looking at its speculative nature, as well as situation in other countries as we review,” Kim Dong-yeon told reporters on the outskirts of Seoul.
South Korea in September banned raising money through all forms of virtual currencies, and said trading of such currencies are not part of the nation’s financial system.
If you're spending 2017 planning your wedding, let us check one very important thing off your list right now: your manicure. Your nails are going to be in almost every photo of your big day, so not only do you need them to look great, but they also need to be a color that won't steal the spotlight (or WILL steal it, if that's what you want). Trust and believe that you will find an option for your walk down the aisle straight ahead.
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RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Meet our furry friend of the week, Blitz.
This energetic pup loves to give kisses, snuggle and adorably wiggle. Blitz is great with other dogs and makes friends everywhere he goes, says Tabitha Treloar with the Richmond SPCA.
Blitz is ready to meet his new family. If you are interested in adopting him, call the Richmond SPCA’s adoption hotline at 804-521-1307.
In celebration of Adopt a Dog Month, the Richmond SPCA is reducing all dog adoption fees by 15 percent for all of October.
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CONWAY, SC (WMBF) – Police in Conway arrested a man Saturday after he fled the scene of an armed robbery at a Circle K.
According to Lt. Selena Small, officers responded to 1700 Church Street around 4 a.m. They were give a description of the suspect, Howard Junior McNair, 52, of Lumberton, NC, who they were able to find and take into custody.
McNair was charged with armed robbery, kidnapping and possession of a weapon during a violent crime.
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Premier League giants Tottenham have identified Juventus target and Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Adrien Rabiot as a summer transfer target.Rabiot's contract at PSG runs out in the summer of 2019 and he is likely to be allowed to leave PSG this summer. The Frenchman appeared 33 times in the Ligue 1 last season, scoring and assisting five times.France Football report that Tottenham have set their sights on Rabiot as a replacement for the outgoing Mousa Dembele this summer, with Juventus also interested in the player.It is said that Juventus have already made an approach for the player, who will leave this summer.
The retail price of regular gasoline in Japan has risen to its highest level since December 2014, the Agency for Natural Resources and Energy said Wednesday.
The average price topped 151.0 yen per liter as of Monday, up 1.90 yen from May 21, on speculation of a likely fall in Iran's oil exports following the U.S. announcement on its withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear deal and imposition of economic sanctions on Tehran.
The price has continued to rise for six consecutive weeks, reaching the 151 yen level for the first time in about three years and five months, according to the Oil Information Center, which conducted the survey for the agency.
The center also forecast a slight increase over the next week.
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On the tenth anniversary of the Bear Stearns bailout, Steve Eisman, Neuberger Berman managing director and profiled in "The Big Short," discusses the banking industry now and then. Mike Mayo, Wells Fargo, also weighs in.
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazilian oil workers have begun a 72-hour strike on the heels of a crippling nationwide truck drivers’ strike that has started winding down after 10 days.
The country’s two main oil workers’ unions say the strike was called to demand lower fuel prices and the resignation of Pedro Parente, president of state-owned oil company Petrobras.
The strike began Wednesday in defiance of Brazil’s top labor court, which declared it illegal and said the unions will have to pay a daily fine of 500,000 reals (about $135,000).
According to the Oil Worker’s Federation, the strike has halted production at refineries in six states.
Petrobras said in a statement that contingency teams were operating production units where the strike prevented shift changes from taking place.
Homebuilder Taylor Wimpey North East is inviting families looking for a property with more space to visit its St Andrew’s Garden development, in Morpeth, where its five-bedroom Ashbury home is now available.
Karl Morton, sales and marketing director for Taylor Wimpey North East, said: “Research shows that 17 per cent of living space in older style homes often goes to waste, equating to £34,000 of a house worth £200,000 being unused.
“All of our homes are designed to adapt to modern lifestyles, so families can make the most of every inch of space available.”
He added: “From its spacious design and friendly, close-knit St Andrew’s Garden community to the range of financial schemes created to make buying easier, there is so much to love about the Ashbury.”
For more information about the development, visit www.taylorwimpey.co.uk or call 01670 335201.
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2:33 Iconic Star Wars actress Carrie Fisher has died at age 60
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The Mad Hatter is back at it.
Les Miles has some extra time on his hands after he was fired from LSU two seasons ago. Apparently during that time he has been doing his best impressions from classic movies, such as Hannibal Lecter from "Silence of the Lambs," President Whitmore from "Independence Day" and Vito Corleone from "The Godfather."
They're amazing and slightly creepy, to say the least.
Guys, I'm getting worried about Les Miles... pic.twitter.com/j3rlEivn61 — Jim Weber (@JimMWeber) May 30, 2018
Les Miles with the worst Vito Corleone impression.....ever? pic.twitter.com/s4y8Y7IuIA — Jack McGuire (@JackMacCFB) May 30, 2018
Apparently Miles is interested in acting and has a few small roles to his name, although it's unclear how far he is willing to take his career. However, he does make a bone-chilling villain.
The full video from AL.com can be seen here.
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Ryan Gosling and Harrison Ford are off promoting the film Blade Runner 2049 for its worldwide debut this weekend. During an interview on “This Morning” with Alison Hammond in London the interview goes off the rails in hilarious fashion right from the get-go.
It starts with the cheery Hammond admitting she’s never seen the original Blade Runner film and it goes on from there. They end up drinking some Whiskey, singing, and laughing a lot.
Gosling and Ford bicker like old friends and Harrison admits he punched Gosling during the filming of the movie.
“They say don’t meet your heroes,” Gosling said. “I would say don’t get punched by them.”
Blade Runner 2049 Opens Everywhere October 6th.
Authorities say a man who crashed his vehicle into a ditch suffered a seizure before losing control of his vehicle.
It happened about 12:22 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 13 on N. Van Dyke Road near Mushroom Road in Sanilac County’s Lamotte Township.
Investigators said a 27-year-old Grand Blanc man suffered a seizure while driving a 2014 Chevy Malbu southbound on N. Van Dyke.
The man lost control of the car, causing it to swerve off the road, enter the east ditch and come to rest against a group of trees.
The man was helped by other drivers as well as an off-duty officer until paramedics could arrive on scene.
He was taken to Marlette Hospital for treatment of his injuries. His condition is unknown.
Police did not release the driver’s name.
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Although watching sports from afar is just part of it, wouldn't you much rather be right there, in the action? Thanks to photographer, Mike Paproski you can race alongside inline speed skater Gabe Holm at the Maryhill Windwalk Skate and Music Festival in Goldendale, Washington. Watching this, can't you just feel the wind and the adrenaline waiting around every corner?
Two out-of-towners were busted for trying to bring guns through security in separate incidents at LaGuardia Airport on Monday morning, a Port Authority spokesman said.
David Dean, 23, of Crowley, Texas, was returning to the Lone Star state around 5 a.m. when he was arrested at the Southwest Airlines ticket counter. Dean was in possession of a loaded .40-caliber Smith & Wesson pistol and two magazines containing 14 rounds each, officials said.
Then, at 7:30 a.m., Ashley Freeman, 52, of Kentwood, Mich., was heading to Florida when she was detained at the Delta Air Lines counter for having a Smith & Wesson revolver and five rounds of ammunition.
Both travelers had their arsenals in carry-on bags and raised red flags when they failed to pass routine security checks, the spokesman said. They have each been charged with criminal possession of a weapon.
Neither has permit to carry a firearm in the state of New York, according to the spokesman.
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A CSP's digital transformation involves so much more than technology. Crucial  and often most challenging  is the cultural transformation that goes along with it. As Sigma's Chief Technology Officer, Catherine Michel has extensive experience with technology as she leads the company's entire product portfolio and strategy. But she's also no stranger to merging technology and culture, having taken a company  Tribold  from inception to acquisition (by Sigma in 2013), and she continues to advise service providers on how to drive their own transformations. This impressive female leader and vocal advocate for other women in the industry will join Women in Comms for a live radio show to discuss all things digital transformation, including the cultural transformation that goes along with it.
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Waterloo Regional Police are investigating after old hunting rifles and some ammunition were stolen from a locked trailer container.
The break-in was reported on Jan. 24 in Baden in the area of Snyders Road and Foundry Street.
Police say they want anyone with information about the theft to contact them or Crime Stoppers.
After seeing how upset his daughter was after receiving the report card she got from school, one dad took matters into his own hands to cheer her up. And now it’s going viral on Twitter — because it’s the sweetest, most “Dad” thing ever.
Shane Jackson’s daughter Sophie is autistic. Recently, Sophie came home from school crying because she received Ds on her report card — so Jackson did what any loving dad would do. He made her a new one.
Naturally, in this newly “revised” report card, Sophie is at the top of the class.
In a follow-up tweet, Jackson says Sophie was “so upset” because she had tried so hard in school. “It was all I could think of to help the situation, and it worked.”
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Louisiana's Bar-B-Que Restaurant owner Simon Grant died on Apr. 17, 2017 following an armed robbery at his business on Saturday night. The owner of Louisiana's Bar-B-Que Restaurant in La Ronge has succumbed to his injuries following the armed robbery of his business on Saturday night.
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Jace Peterson will now be in the lineup with the Orioles.
The team announced Tuesday it signed the infielder off waivers from the Yankees. The move corresponds with pitcher Gabriel Ynoa being placed on the 60-day DL with right shoulder inflammation.
Peterson will report to Baltimore Wednesday.
Peterson, 27, barely made a splash with the Yankees this season, spending much of the time designated for assignment.
He will likely replace second baseman Jonathan Schoop, who has been on the disabled list all season. Orioles infielder Tim Beckham might also join him after he aggravated a groin injury.
In his five seasons in the league, Peterson has averaged a .234/.319/.331 slash line with 15 home runs and 22 bases stolen.
March 31 Verizon Communications Inc said on Friday it would change its operating structure to focus on three areas, and named former Ericsson Chief Executive Officer Hans Vestberg to lead its newly created network and technology team.
Vestberg's team will work on building out the company's fiber network infrastructures, Verizon said. He will initially be based in Sweden, and is expected to join the U.S.-based team later this spring.
Verizon's media and telematics unit will focus on growing the company's new businesses in digital media, including integrating its pending acquisition of Yahoo Inc. It will be led by Marni Walden as executive vice president for media and telematics.
The company's customer and product operations team, led by John Stratton, will work on operating and growing Verizon's established businesses, such as Verizon Wireless and Verizon Enterprise Solutions. (Reporting by Anya George Tharakan in Bengaluru; Editing by Sriraj Kalluvila)
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia's Federal Security Service says it has arrested a suspected organizer of the suicide bombing in the St. Petersburg subway that killed 14 passengers.
The service, the FSB, said Monday the suspect was arrested in Odintsovo, a city just outside Moscow. It said the suspect was armed with a pistol and was of Central Asian origin, but did not elaborate.
The bomber in the April 3 blast was from Kyrgyzstan. The impoverished, predominantly Muslim countries in Central Asia are seen as fertile ground for Islamic extremists. Thousands of their citizens are believed to have joined the Islamic State group.
The FSB said the man arrested Monday was believed to have helped prepare the suicide bomber. At least eight others have been arrested in connection with the bombing.
March 28 StoneMor Partners LP:
* Board of Directors of StoneMor Partners announces retirement of CEO
* Lawrence Miller decided to retire and will step down as Chairman, President and CEO of StoneMor GP effective Aug 31, 2017
* Miller will remain an advisor to StoneMor GP and Vice Chairman of StoneMor GP Board following his retirement
* StoneMor GP board has engaged executive search firm of Heidrick & Struggles to assist in identifying candidates to replace Miller Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Wayne Kelly, 85, of Granite City, died Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2016, at Liberty Village in Maryville surrounded by his family.
Visitation will be 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 2, 2017, at Irwin Chapel in Granite City, where in celebration of his life, service will be at noon Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017. Burial will follow with full military rites at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis.
March 29 IXONOS OYJ:
* INTERQUEST OY BECOMES PART OF THE IXONOS GROUP – IXONOS TAKES CUSTOMER CENTRIC SER-VICE DESIGN TO A NEW LEVEL
* HAS SIGNED AN AGREEMENT BY WHICH FINNISH COMPANY INTERQUEST OY ("INTERQUEST") BECOMES PART OF IXONOS GROUP
* SUBSCRIPTION PRICE OF CONSIDERATION SHARES IN SHARE ISSUE IS EUR 0,115 PER CONSIDERATION SHARE
* CONSIDERATION SHARES WILL REPRESENT 3.3 PER CENT OF IXONOS SHARES AND VOTES AFTER SHARE ISSUE
* AS CONSIDERATION, IXONOS WILL ISSUE A TOTAL OF 12 012 990 NEW IXONOS SHARES IN A DIRECTED SHARE ISSUETO BE SUBSCRIBED FOR BY CURRENT OWNERS OF INTERQUEST Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
Child playing with matches sparks house fire Monday afternoon
BATON ROUGE - Investigators say an 8-year-old playing with matches is responsible for a house fire in Baton Rouge Monday afternoon.
The fire was reported in the 6100 block of Smiley Street around 5:25 p.m. Monday. Crews appeared to have the fire under control within about half an hour.
The Baton Rouge Fire Department says no injuries have been reported. However, the home sustained about $50,000 in damage.
The child was counseled at the scene and will be placed in the Jr. Fire Setters Program to be educated on fire safety.
Red Cross was called to the scene to assist the residents.
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Purolator operators in Dieppe, N.B. will be creating dozens of new jobs with help from the provincial government.
Up to 85 jobs will be created at the company’s business services centre over the next five years.
The New Brunswick government is offering Purolator up to $560,000 from Opportunities New Brunswick in the form of payroll rebates.
“These are major businesses, there’s no doubt about it, but that means that they have choices, they have other provinces and other states that they can go to, so we have to put financial incentives on the table in many cases,” says Premier Brian Gallant. “But we always do so in a way so that we’re protecting taxpayers’ money.”
The provincial funding is dispersed annually when the company has created and maintained the promised jobs. The company must also show proof of salary levels for their staff.
The expansion comes with millions of dollars in investments from Purolator.
Planning how to celebrate Cinco de Mayo? Well, it's on a Friday this year, and the start to outdoor music season, too. Northgate Mall's Music on the Plaza free summer concert series begins May 5, as does Chatham County's Bynum Forch Porch music series.
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A stolen Rolex Submariner watch that was stolen in Franklin, Tennessee was sold to a store in Murfreesboro. The watch was then sold a second time to an out of state buyer by the Murfreesboro store before it was realized to be stolen.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Treasury Department, faced with rising budget deficits, is increasing the size of various securities offerings.
Treasury officials said Wednesday they will boost the size of the two-year and three-year note auctions by $2 billion per month over the next quarter and also increase the size of the upcoming five-year, seven-year and 10-year notes and the next 30-year bond.
Officials said this week that Treasury will have to borrow $441 billion in the current January-March quarter, the largest amount in eight years, as budget deficits surge under the impact of higher spending and the Trump administration tax cuts.
Treasury is employing bookkeeping measures to keep from exceeding the current borrowing limit but will run out of maneuvering room at the end of February unless Congress raises the debt limit.
Two fishermen, Jason Elizondo Stab and Nicholas Long were fishing off San Luis Pass on Galveston Island. They caught a pregnant stingray, and it gave birth right in front of them on the pier. They threw mama and her babies back into the bay.
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP -- New Jersey-based Spirit Halloween, a costume and specialty retailer, plans to hire 30,000 people this year to work at its 1,300 locations across the U.S. and Canada.
Spirit Halloween will open nine of its 50 New Jersey stores this week, with the rest opening between Aug. 20 and Sept. 15, the company announced on Monday.
Halloween stores: Here 1 day & gone the next
In all 200 stores open this week. Positions available range from sales associates to manager.
Operated by Spencer Gifts, which is based in Atlantic County, Spirit Halloween began as a mail-order company before opening its first store in the Cherry Hill Mall in 1963.
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In the video above Jordan Caroline announces his big decision.
Former Champaign Central Maroon Jordan Caroline announced he's returning to Nevada for his senior season.
Caroline considered turning pro and testing the NBA draft waters, but ultimately decided he wants one more go around with a team he led to the sweet sixteen last season.
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Jimmy Vesey scored the go-ahead goal in the third period, and Antti Raanta stopped 30 shots as the New York Rangers beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-2 on Monday night. Dan Girardi and Kevin Hayes also scored for the Rangers, who won their sixth straight game and moved into a three-way tie for second place with Columbus and Pittsburgh in the tough Metropolitan Division.
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The Nasdaq 100 Stock Index is down the most in six weeks, but it still hasn’t tumbled through its 50-day moving average. At least not yet.
The tech-heavy gauge fell as much as 2.9 percent Monday to 6,819.71 as Facebook Inc. led declines. Reports that a political advertising firm retained information on millions of users on the social media site without their consent renewed fears that regulators may tighten control over the industry. That brought the index right up to its 50-day moving average of 6815.54.
News that Apple Inc. was planning to design its own device displays also roiled markets, with some of the company’s biggest suppliers getting hit. The Nasdaq 100 Index was down 2.7 percent at 6,827.54 as of 1:08 p.m. in New York.
On Christiani... . Christian clergymen hold candles during the Easter Sunday procession at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, traditionally believed by many Christians to be the site of the crucifixion and burial of Jesus Christ, in Jerusale... .
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A well-respected veteran Rockette is urging members of the famed dance troupe to put politics aside and do what they do best — by kicking up a storm at the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump.
“The only thing the Rockettes should be focused on is performing for our nation and helping unite us all with the joy, love, beauty and strength for which they are famous,” says Patty DeCarlo Grantham, a retired member of the world-famous troupe.
Grantham, president of the 552-member Rockette Alumnae Association, says she “cringed” when controversy erupted last week over plans to have the Radio City Music Hall dancers perform during the festivities surrounding Trump’s Jan. 20 swearing-in.
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MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson met with Mexican Foreign Minister Luis Videgaray on Friday and discussed security and migration, Mexico’s government said.
After the 20-minute meeting, they were joined by Canada’s Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland, said Steve Goldstein, U.S. undersecretary of state for public diplomacy and public affairs. He said more information would be available later.
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Mexico is trying to prove itself a good U.S. ally in hopes of getting a favourable outcome from renegotiations of the North American Free Trade Agreement with Canada and the United States.
Tillerson, Videgaray and Freeland are expected to hold a news conference in Mexico City on Friday afternoon. Tillerson is also due to meet with President Enrique Pena Nieto.
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A main street in Carmarthen was closed off this morning after reports of a “burning smell”.
Fire crews were called to an office on King Street in the town centre at 7.50am on Friday morning.
The fire alarm was sounding at 5 King Street and two crews from Carmarthen arrived at the scene to investigate.
As a result, access to the street, which is used by delivery drivers to bring goods to the street’s shops and cafes, was closed off for around 90 minutes.
A spokeswoman for Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service said: “We were called to King Street in Carmarthen at 7.50am this morning to reports of a burning smell in one of the buildings.
“Firefighters located the smell to a light fitting which has now been replaced.”
Fire crews left the scene at 8.45am and access to King Street reopened at around 9.20am.
Job Title: DC Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner 7F01
Organization/Groups: Capital Area Food Bank
Why was Tyrell nominated:
Tyrell is one of the youngest Advisory Neighborhood Commissioners in Washington DC. He is an Advocacy Specialist & Spokesperson at Capital Area Food Bank. He is also a Minister and former two time Youth Mayor in the District of Columbia. He has represented the District at the National YMCA Youth and Government Conference and has served as a Youth Advocate for many years in the community.
NEW HAVEN, Ind. (WOWO) – One man has pleaded guilty to using a New Haven Baseball Association’s credit card to take $19,000, according to The News-Sentinel.
Michael DeLong, 42, faced charges of felony theft after an investigation found he spent the money on personal expenses, ranging from gas to a vacation, last month.
RELATED: Youth baseball association suing former board members
DeLong pleaded guilty Tuesday in Allen Superior Court to theft where value of property is between $750 and $50,000. A second charge, theft defendant has a prior conviction of either theft or conversion, was dropped.
DeLong is currently on monitored release in lieu of a $2,500 bond, and a plea agreement calls for him to receive a 2.5 year sentence, with two years suspended and two years on probation. He also must pay $2,800 in restitution.
He has been assigned a public defender and is scheduled to be sentenced May 22.
NEW YORK (AP) — Watching NFL football games on your phone used to be mainly limited to Verizon customers. Soon anyone will be able to watch football games on the go for free on Yahoo’s app, now that Verizon owns Yahoo.
But people who want to watch football through online-TV services like Sling will have more problems. An NFL game on ESPN will still be blocked on the Sling app on a phone – and starting next season, on tablets, too. Verizon apps will have the exclusive rights on phones and tablets.
Verizon bought Yahoo in June and is trying to build a digital ad business to rival Facebook and Google. Verizon’s multi-year deal with the NFL takes effect in January. Playoffs will stream on Yahoo, Verizon’s app go90 and the NFL’s own app.
ANAHEIM, Calif. — New York Yankees left-hander CC Sabathia was diagnosed with Grade 2 left hamstring strain Wednesday and could be out at least four weeks.
The Yankees have yet to place Sabathia, whose next scheduled start would have been Sunday, on the disabled list. He injured the hamstring pushing off the mound Tuesday.
It could be a big loss for the Yankees, who were seeing the left-hander pitch like an ace again in his last six starts (0.99 ERA).
Grade 2 hamstring strains can take four to eight weeks to fully recover. Though normally associated with runners, Yankees manager Joe Girardi said they also can be a difficult challenge for pitchers.
"It can be an issue when it's a push-off leg," Girardi said. "That's the leg you're using to drive downhill and push off on."
BOONE, N.C. — Two people are dead in North Carolina after a home they were in collapsed.
News outlets report that the Boone Police Department confirmed the deaths. Rescuers responded to the scene about 5 p.m. on Wednesday. The victims have not been identified.
Outlets report that the collapse is believed to have been caused by severe weather in the area.
Gov. Roy Cooper on Wednesday declared a state of emergency for his hard-hit mountain counties, saying the forecast for the rest of the week calls for isolated heavy rain storms that could instantly cause flooding in areas that have had 20 inches (50 centimeters) of rain in the past 15 days.
Cooper said, "This storm isn't yet over. I'm urging people to keep a close eye on forecasts."
Facebook users will soon be able to sent greetings to their friends. Apart from poke, you will also be able to send a wink, high-five, hug and also a wave.
A report in The Nation stated that the options are under trial in Britain, Thailand, Australia, Canada, Columbia and France, and the feature has been released in line with the tenth anniversary of the poke.
Under the 'Hello' button on your friend's profile, the new options can be seen by just holding the button. On a desktop, a simple hover over the 'Hello' button will show the alternatives. These work in a similar way the 'Reactions' on a photo or status work. Facebook introduced the 'Hello' button in June and placed it at the top of people's profiles. There is also an undo button which will be introduced in case of an accidental send.
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Susan G. Komen San Diego's 21st annual race for the cure is the county's largest 5k and 1 mile walk/run. It will be held on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017 at 8:00 a.m. in Balboa Park. When government funded programs or private insurance is unable to fulfill the community's need, Komen San Diego steps in to fill the gaps for breast cancer patients. With the money raised from the race for the cure, Komen San Diego is able to cover costs for diagnostic mammogramsm, biopsies, ultrasounds, research, meal delivery, temporary financial aid, patient navaigation, breast health education and advocacy. Location: Balboa Park; Start: 6th Ave. at Palm St. Rigistration/website KomenSanDiego.org/race
A gun was recovered and four people were detained after a Snapchat video surfaced Monday of a student brandishing a firearm in a suburban middle school, police said.
Berwyn police responded to Lincoln Middle School, on the 6400 block of West 16th Street, about 1:38 p.m. after they were “made aware” of the Snapchat video, according to a post on the department’s Facebook page.
“The school was immediately placed on a hard lock-down, and a search was conducted within the school,” police said in the post. “During the search, a handgun was recovered.”
School authorities were collaborating with the department, police said.
“There is no threat or danger to the greater public or within the school as a result of this incident,” police said.
Authorities did not specify the ages of those being detained or if charges were pending.
Verstappen apologises for Brazil comments
Max Verstappen has apologised to Brazilians following comments he made in Bahrain last weekend.
After alleging he was held up in qualifying, the Dutch teenager said he would not be speaking to Felipe Massa because "He is Brazilian, so there is not much to talk about".
But when he heard about Verstappen's comments, Massa said he spoke to the 19-year-old.
"I told him 'Be careful with what you say, because you still need to go to Brazil to race there," the Brazilian told UOL Esporte.
Amid the ensuing controversy, Verstappen has now apologised for causing any offense with his "emotional reaction".
"By no means did I mean to insult the Brazilian people who I greatly respect and are always very nice to me when I visit the country," said the Red Bull driver.
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Jay Rock, Kendrick Lamar, and the rest of TDE
TDE’s Jay Rock dropped a new single, “Win”, in the midst of the record label’s Championship Tour, and now the rapper’s unleashed a stylish new video for the single that features Kendrick Lamar in a supporting role.
Kendrick’s ad-libs punctuate Rock’s forceful flow, which is set against directors Dave Meyers and Dave Free’s striking, cinematic visuals. Bright outfits, brass bands, vultures, and duck hunts abound in the clip, as do cameos from Rock’s current tour mates SZA, Ab-Soul, Isaiah Rashad, SiR and Lance Skiiiwalker. See the clip below.
“Win” will appear on Rock’s upcoming studio LP, Redemption, which features production by Vinylz and Boi-1da. It arrives on June 15th.
Harlan, Ky. - Harlan Post 10 welcomed Captain Ryan Catron of the Emmalena Community of Knott County as the new Post Commander. Capt. Catron is a 15 year veteran of the Kentucky State Police.
Capt. Catron is married to Kayla also from Knott County and they are the proud parents of two children.
Captain Catron previously served at the rank of sergeant and Investigative lieutenant at Harlan Post.
Catron said of the new assignment “I look forward to serving the commonwealth at Post 10. In my previous assignments at Harlan I have had the opportunity to get to know the many communities and good folks of Harlan, Knox and Bell Counties. I consider myself fortunate to be in a position to make a positive difference in our way of life. Harlan has always been like home to me.”
HGTV's 2018 Smart Home was built in one of Bluffton's exclusive communities. Here's a sneak peek at what the designers are calling a "modern twist on Lowcountry living."
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Grain futures were lower Tuesday on the Chicago Board of Trade.
Wheat for Mar. was off 2.75 cents to 4.4950 a bushel; Mar. corn lost 1.25 cents at 3.7425 a bushel; Mar. oats fell .75 cent to $2.54 a bushel; while Mar. soybeans declined 9.25 cents to $10.45 a bushel.
Beef and pork were higher on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. February live cattle was up 1.45 cents at $1.1737 a pound; March feeder cattle gained 2.18 cents at $1.24 a pound; while February lean hogs rose .42 cent at $.7517 a pound.
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Thanks for a great 2017 Mummers Parade, Avalon String Band! Please enjoy these photos and videos from this year's parade and our archive of your past performances. Mumberjacks was cool!
A 24 year old Jasper man was killed early this morning after the car he was driving left the roadway and ended up in the Warrior River in Walker County.
Travis Randall Remington was on I-22 just after 1:00 a.m. when the car he was driving left the roadway, went between two bridges and ended up in the Warrior River.
The vehicle and Remington were recovered around 7:30 a.m this morning and Remington was pronounced dead on the scene.
The Alabama State Troopers continue to investigate the accident.
Two couples hug each other after a shooting on the Las Vegas Strip. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Local Ben & Jerry's shops are raising money for the victims of the Las Vegas shooting.
Four locations in Las Vegas and Henderson will donate 100 percent of the proceeds earned on Saturday to the victims of the shooting.
The participating locations include the shop at The District at Green Valley Ranch, the location inside Sunset Station Hotel and Casino, at the Grand Bazaar Shops at Bally's and the location at Harrah's Las Vegas.
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Conductor Technologies , a cloud platform for the media and entertainment industry, has secured an undisclosed amount of Series A funding. Walden Venture Capital led the round with participation from Autodesk.
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A helicopter from the National Police Air Service was dispatched to York twice this morning to help with two very different searches.
The first was the hunt for suspected burglars after North Yorkshire Police received reports of a break-in taking place at a cosmetics shop in Low Petergate shortly before 3am.
A police spokesman said: "Our officers arrived at the scene within four minutes of the call and the police helicopter attended soon after.
"Unfortunately, despite an extensive search of the area, no one has been arrested at this time."
Forensic enquiries were continuing at the scene this morning.
The helicopter returned to the city at around 4.25am when it searched a section of the river amid concerns that someone could be in the water.
Police had received a report of someone shouting near the river.
An extensive search of the area was carried out, but nobody was found.
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On the day before Mother’s Day in 2015, Adriana Aviles, the four year old daughter of Major League Baseball player Mike Aviles, was diagnosed with leukemia. After intense treatment, which included a bone marrow transplant, little Addy is now considered to be cancer-free. Three years later on Mother’s Day 2018, a healthy seven year old Addy and her twin sister Mia were expecting a very important visitor – Mike Laureano, the generous man who donated bone marrow for the transplant. The anticipation of meeting this hero made the little girls very emotional, but once Laureano crossed the threshold into their Cleveland, Ohio home, Addy and her sister would not let go of him.
Captured in an emotion video, Addy can be seen alongside her twin sister, Mia, embracing 29-year-old Mike Laureano in a teary hug – the beautiful twins refusing to let go of their hero whilst nuzzling their faces into his neck and holding him tightly.
A man identified by Oregon police last month as a person of interest in the fatal shooting of a father of three has been arrested. Court records show 35-year-old Tyree Houfmuse of Tacoma, Washington, faces charges of murder and manslaughter in the death of 38-year-old James Cragun, killed May 27 at an apartment complex in Hermiston, Oregon.
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But the reason you’ll never find things in exactly the same aisles? It’s ever-changing.
“We aren’t in the category business, we’re in the item business. So, for example, we might have just one ketchup, instead of 14 ketchups. We’ll maybe have two coffee pots instead of 10 coffee pots. So we don’t have a coffee pot aisle or a ketchup aisle,” Ingram said.
Other things aside from number of items that might affect aisle placement: Special pricing, seasonal considerations, and other stocking concerns.
There are calls for the New York District Attorney Cyrus Vance to be investigated, following revelations he failed to prosecute embattled Harvey Weinstein in 2015. Legal defence fund and advocacy group, Time's Up, urged New York Governor Andrew Cuomo to launch an independent investigation into Vance and his office, and to determine the facts behind the decision not to prosecute Weinstein for sexual abuse crimes against one of his accusers, Amber Battilana.
Nimmo went 2-for-4 with a walk, a double and two RBI in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Braves.
He was also caught stealing for the first time this season, but otherwise Nimmo just keeps on rolling. He's now hitting .364 (12-for-33) over his last nine games with nine runs, six RBI and two steals, and eight of his hits over that stretch have gone for extra bases (four doubles, a triple, three homers).
Kecskemét canning firm eyes increasing production, staff
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Hungarian canning firm Kecskeméti Konzerv is planning to spend HUF 1.89 billion on increasing production capacity, according to reports. The company is receiving a HUF 948 million grant from the Ministry for National Economy.
The company is receiving the grant within the framework of the governmentʼs support program for big companies that are not eligible for European Union funding.
Through the investment, the current headcount of 250 is expected to rise by 40, Executive Manager János Kovács expects. He added that the firm also employs temporary workers during the summer season.
The company had more than HUF 12 bln turnover in 2016, while after-tax profit was HUF 780 mln, according to wire service MTI.
Demonstrators marched through the streets near the San Diego County Administration Building on Sunday, July 2. The marchers demanded the immediate impeachment of President Donald Trump.
Marches were organized in more than 30 cities across the United States. Credit: Instagram/caitlinrose1984 via Storyful
GloZell meets up with Teyonah Parris, Terrell Carter, and Nzinga Blake to talk about season 4 episode 8 of EMPIRE.
SHANGHAI, April 10 China's banking regulator said on Monday it has issued guidelines on risk control for lenders, as authorities ramp up efforts to contain risks from a rapid build-up in debt.
The China Banking Regulatory Commission (CBRC) made the comments in a statement posted on its official website, after a Friday news conference which covered the authority's plans to prevent systematic financial risks.
The guidelines were not made available to the general public.
China's banks extended a record 12.65 trillion yuan ($1.84 trillion) of loans in 2016, despite worries about the dangers of prolonged debt-fueled stimulus.
(Reporting by Beijing monitoring desk and Engen Tham in Shanghai; Editing by Kim Coghill)
Indian – Americans from around the northwest suburbs of Chicago enjoyed the Bolly ‘DanceFit’ anniversary recital ‘Tiva Utsav’ on June 10.
More than 500 people packed the hall to enjoy Bollywood dance performances presented by some 100 students of the dance institute, ‘Bolly DanceFit’. They ranged in age from 3 to 35 and kept the audience entertained for 4 hours.
Consul Rajeswari Chandrasekaran, from the Indian consulate in Chicago, attended the event as chief guest. Several local cultural committee members also attended the event and presented certificates to all performers.
‘Deepthi Chiruvuri’ the Director of ‘Bolly DanceFit’ in her speech, congratulated all the performers and thanked Parikh Worldwide Media for being the media partner for the event.
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Prince provided 31 points (9-17 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 8-8 FT), eight rebounds, three steals and two assists across 31 minutes during a 119-110 loss to the Celtics on Friday.
Prince's 31 points marked a new career high as he exploded for a strong all-around game. He also matched season highs with five three-pointers made and eight free throw attempts. The game came out of nowhere for Prince, who had scored a total of three points combined across the previous two games.
The logo of Amazon is seen at the company logistics center in Lauwin-Planque, northern France, February 20, 2017. REUTERS/Pascal Rossignol
MILAN Milan tax police have told Amazon they believes the world's largest online retailer has evaded around 130 million euros ($142 million) of taxes in Italy, a source close to the matter said on Friday.
The allegedly unpaid taxes refer to the period between 2011 and 2015, when Amazon made revenues of around 2.5 billion euros in Italy, the source said.
The tax police's findings have been handed to Milan prosecutors, the source added.
Amazon issued a statement denying it had evaded any taxes, and said its profits in Italy, on which taxes are paid, had been low due to its considerable investments in the country.
(Reporting by Sara Rossi; Writing by Gavin Jones; Editing by Giselda Vagnoni and Mark Potter)
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The course is the first of its kind nationally to be hosted, which allows for certified instructors from different National Guard states or U.S. territories to be recertified on Military Funeral Honors. The course is intended for MFH trainers with an expired certification, trainers with a significant break from MFH, and/or Soldiers that completed the MFH instructor course without certification. Soldiers completed their final testing for MFH training in areas ranging from standards, expectations, and requirements of the Military Honor Guard.
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Authorities canceled an Amber Alert for a 10-month-old Paterson boy who they said was abducted after his father kicked in the front door of the child's mother's home, punched her in the face and fled with the youngster Wednesday morning.
The boy was safe with his grandmother after police convinced 30-year-old George Berry to leave the child with her following the 7 a.m. incident, Police Director Jerry Speziale said.
Berry, who has a criminal history, was in custody. No charges were immediately disclosed.
Berry violated a restraining order when he barged into the mother's home, assaulted her and fled with the boy in a silver Chrysler Town and Country that police later recovered in the city, Speziale said.
Exactly a year ago to the day, Berry was arrested on drug charges in the city. He was released from the Passaic County Jail a month later, records show.
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Plans for the Three School Education Campus in Buncrana are said to be progressing positively.
The latest update on the new proposed development has stated that discussions on the acquisition of a preferred site for the project are moving forward.
Once the acquisition of the site is finalised then the architects can be called on to begin the technical planning.
Fine Gael member Mickey Doherty says while it took the long time to get to this stage, he’s more confident than ever that the project will finally come to fruition:
Julian Evans-Pritchard, China Economist, Capital Economics Asia, discussed likely reform measures ahead from new PBOC governor Yi Gang with Bryan Curtis and Stephen Engle. He went on to consider how the relationship between Yi Gang and Liu will work and gave his thoughts on the latest on trade tariffs between the U.S. and China.
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Lois Bowen, center, and Peggy Adkinson laugh during a lunch with high-school friends Oct. 5, 2016 at Five Columns Restaurant in Bellingham. They graduated from Bellingham High School in 1942.
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Pomona Police Officer Greggory Casillas was tragically killed in the line of duty on March 9. He leaves behind a wife and two sons – 4 years old and 5 months old – who are in need of help.
KTLA 5 asks our community to Take 5 to Care and make a donation to help the Casillas family. The Pomona Police Officers Association has set up a fund to support the Casillas family. Click now to go directly to the donation page for the Casillas family and make a contribution to support them in their time of need.
The Casillas family is also holding a fundraising raffle event at Craft Beer Cellar in Eagle Rock on Friday, March 23, from 6PM to 10PM. They are located at 1353 Colorado Blvd. in Los Angeles.
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PHILADELPHIA -- After the trade that brought cornerback Ronald Darby to the Eagles, the team is without question better at cornerback heading into this season.
They are also, however, without question worse at receiver after losing Jordan Matthews.
Although some like to diminish Matthews' accomplishments because he lined up in the slot and not on the outside, he was still the Eagles' most consistent, productive receiver on the roster -- yes, even more than Alshon Jeffery.
Now, with Matthews gone, the Eagles' receivers look something like this -- Jeffery and a whole bunch of either unproven players, players that have already been labeled a bust or players who best days might be behind them.
So what does the team's receiver position look like now with Matthews gone -- and are they still a unit that many assumed would help take quarterback Carson Wentz a step forward next season?
Here is a breakdown
(NEWS 8) - The stars were out Thursday night at the San Diego International Film Festival.
Newly crowned 2017 Rising Star Award Blake Jenner was one of them and he, and his gallon jug of water, made some time on Friday to stop by the Morning Extra and chat with News 8's Heather Myers.
They got into Jenner's acting career and his work on his newest movie "Juvenile" and then things got intense. Watch as Myers leads Jenner through a nail-biting session of rapid-fire questioning (Attention ladies; He reveals his relationship status)
Lyon will defend the home crease Saturday against the Senators, John Boruk of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
Lyon wasn't particularly impressive in his first career NHL start Thursday, but Michal Neuvirth has been equally unimpressive in his two most recent showings. Lyon faces a Senators club down a key piece in Bobby Ryan (hand). The Senators had tallied two or fewer goals in each of their last five games, even with Ryan in the lineup, putting the 25-year-old netminder in position for a decent outing Saturday.
When Mike Trout went on the disabled list May 29 with a torn ligament in his left thumb, the Los Angeles Angels were 26-27 and seemingly in …
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. — How did the alligator cross the road? With some help from police officers in South Carolina.
Beaufort County deputies helped direct traffic Friday after the 8-foot (2.5-meter) alligator was seen walking around construction equipment and rubble piles near a road project on Hilton Head Island.
The scene attracted a large number of bystanders and video was posted on several social media sites.
Sheriff’s spokesman Capt. Bob Bromage told The Island Packet of Hilton Head that deputies routed traffic around the gator and protected bystanders for about an hour.
The alligator took its time, resting for several minutes on the warm pavement before finally crossing the road into woods near a pond.
No one was hurt.
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CLEVELAND — Cavaliers centre Kevin Love is out against the Philadelphia 76ers because of a sore left hip.
Love went through warmups Saturday before the decision to hold him out was made. He injured the hip Wednesday against Memphis, but played Friday against Indiana, scoring 20 points in 26 minutes.
Love played in Cleveland’s first 26 games, averaging 19.2 points and 10.4 rebounds.
Ante Zizic started at centre against Philadelphia. Sixers centre Joel Embiid is also out because he has yet to be cleared to play on back-to-back nights following off-season knee surgery.
Cleveland is also playing without Tristan Thompson (strained left calf), Derrick Rose (sprained left ankle), Isaiah Thomas (strained right hip) and Iman Shumpert (left knee surgery).
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Gov. Rick Scott put a hold Monday on the transfer of federal money for a pedestrian bridge that collapsed last week in Miami, killing six people.
Scott directed Florida Department of Transportation Secretary Mike Dew to withhold payments for the Florida International University project.
The governor’s office said the state acted as a “pass-through” for the federal money.
“At the governor’s direction, this funding will be withheld indefinitely pending the completion of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigation,” Scott’s office said in a news release.
The $16.6 million project has been planned to receive $57,654 from the state, $13.6 million from the federal government and $2.9 million as a local contribution, according to the release.
Scott’s office did not say how much of the federal funding remains to be transferred.
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Neighbors walk under the rain past a washed out road in Alajuelita on the outskirts of San Jose, Costa Rica, Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017. Tropical Storm Nate formed off the coast of Nicaragua on Thursday and was being blamed for at least 17 deaths in Central America as it spun north toward a potential landfall on the U.S. Gulf Coast as a hurricane over the weekend. Moises Castillo AP Photo
UPDATE (6:30 a.m.) – The semi-truck crash has been cleared on US-127 and traffic is now moving at posted speeds.
LANSING, Mich (WLNS) – It is expected that traffic will again be restored soon on a portion of southbound US-127 after a semi-truck crashed this morning.
The truck flipped on its side just past Saginaw Street just after 4 a.m.
It took about two hours to get it upright and off the roadway.
The southbound lanes remain shutdown at the Saginaw Street exit.
Police recommend you avoid the area and find an alternate route.
We’ll update this story when the road is reopened.
“Whatever you do, do NOT get an induction if you can help it. They are a nightmare!”
These words, told to me over the last few weeks by countless friends, are ringing so loudly in my ears I can hear them above the whooshing sound of the baby monitor hooked up to my abdomen, as I lie on a huge bed in the maternity hospital and prepare to have….an induction.
I didn’t want to end up this way. I wanted to go into labour naturally, as I did with all three of my last babies. But, as with so many things in this pregnancy, everything is completely different this time. I’m just doing what is advised and what this baby – and this older body - seems to want to do.
So here we are, waiting for the starting gun. Or, in the case of induced labour, the starting hormones.
It’s nearly 15 years since I was last here, awaiting the birth of my third (and, until now, youngest) child and the flashbacks, memories and sensations – sensations I never thought I would feel again - are flooding through me as if it was all yesterday.
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysian police say they have arrested a woman in connection with the death of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s half brother.
Wednesday’s statement says the woman was arrested at Kuala Lumpur International Airport. She was carrying Vietnamese travel documents.
Kim Jong Un’s half brother died Monday after suddenly falling ill at the airport. According to a Malaysian government official, Kim told medical workers before he died that he had been attacked with a chemical spray.
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In this Friday, July 28, 2017 photo, goats eat overgrowth of cheat grass and shrubbery on hillside at Washington Elementary School in Salt Lake City. The herd of goats, from 4 Leaf Ranch in Kamas, is providing governmental entities as an alternative to mowing and herbicides to get rid of grass on steep hillsides. Laura Seitz AP
Just one week out from its release, Cory Branan has posted another track from his new album Adios , the driving, sunny "I Only Know." Branan's myriad musical roots converge in the hopeful romp, which - true to punk form - clocks in at less than two minutes.
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Turner Valley School Supports Their Teachers
An Instructional Coach is a teacher who specializes in working with teachers to help them continually improve their practice. It is part of professional growth to continually improve, and an instructional coach takes the time to sit with teachers and help plan, write assessments, model lessons and give feedback to teachers as they work to enhance learning for students. At TVS we have an instructional coach in our building once a week. So if you are in the school on Tuesday’s you may see Mrs. Julian in the building working with staff in a variety of capacities. It is a great support to staff to have an instructional coach and we are happy to continue our journey of learning as we role model what we want students to do.
KUCHING: A newborn baby boy sustained injuries on the face, limbs and body after her mother gave birth to him prematurely inside a toilet.
Padawan District police chief Supt Bolhasnan Aidil said the incident happened about 7pm last Saturday at a house in the army camp at Jalan Penrissen near here.
He said in the incident, the woman, 29, who was about seven months’ pregnant and was expecting in July, was alone at home while her boyfriend was at work.
“Investigations revealed that the woman was easing herself when the baby fell onto the toilet floor,” he said when contacted yesterday.
He confirmed receiving a report on the case yesterday.
Bolhasnan said the baby was rushed to Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) by the parents for treatment.
He added that the results of the CT scan on the baby revealed that he had brain haemorrhage and fractures on the left side of the skull.
Check your watches: Cellist David Finckel and pianist Wu Han will be on Facebook Live at 2 pm (EST) for a special Valentine’s Day Q & A, live from the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. Tune in at facebook.com/theviolinchannel. For Finckel’s thoughts on the state of the string arts today, read “9 String Stars on the Joys and Challenges of Being a Professional Musician,” from Strings’ 30th anniversary issue.
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Joel Embiid Is Dating Reality Star Olivia Pierson
76ers star Joel Embiid has finally docked his thirsty ship in reality star Olivia Pierson.
The thirsty baller was first made infamous after trying (and failing) to get at Rihanna after joining the league. Well, it looks like he finally has the IG girl of his dreams:
Olivia posted this Valentine’s Day photo then later deleted the cheeky post with the message ending in #ShipDocked.
Nothing better then a good mirror selfie! 📸 My entire outfit is @wantmylook 😍 Top: 'Skye Bodysuit' Skirt: 'Luna Skirt' A post shared by Olivia Pierson (@oliviapierson) on Dec 24, 2016 at 1:21pm PST
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BRUSSELS, Feb 15 (Reuters) - The European Parliament on Wednesday backed draft reforms of the carbon market post-2020 but rejected a proposal for a faster removal of surplus carbon permits from the EU's emission trading system.
The draft sticks with the European Commission's proposal for the cap of emissions to decrease by 2.2 percent per year.
The file will now be sent back to the assembly's Environment Committee, whose lawmakers will launch talks with EU member states to hammer out the final legislation.
(Reporting by Alissa de Carbonnel; Editing by Phil Blenkinsop)
Two 16-year-olds have been accused of attempting to steal from multiple cars, including at least one with the driver still inside.
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SAN ANTONIO – After sitting out the past six games with a right ankle injury, Warriors guard Stephen Curry is targeting his return for Friday’s game against the Atlanta Hawks, according to an ESPN report.
The Warriors plan to reevaluate Curry on Tuesday afternoon. The Warriors will then reevaluate Klay Thompson on Thursday, though he is expected to miss more time after missing the past five games with a fractured right thumb. Warriors forward Kevin Durant (ribs) is out for at least another week, while reserve guard Omri Casspi (right ankle) is listed as day-to-day.
The Warriors plan to take Tuesday off after completing a two-game, three-day trip in Phoenix and San Antonio. The Warriors will then resume practice on Wednesday and Thursday before Friday’s game against Atlanta at Oracle Arena.
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SCANDAL: Prices of specials are not regulated, leaving the NHS with a £50million bill
One High Street giant charged £1,579 for a tub of moisturiser that was sold elsewhere for £1.73.
The shocking example is among thousands where the NHS has been “ripped off” for drugs called specials, which are custom-made for patients and non-standard medicines.
Prices of specials are not regulated, so suppliers are free to set them – leaving the NHS with a £50million bill.
The NHS only records the name of the chemist dispensing the drug and not the manufacturer, so it cannot monitor which suppliers inflate fees.
DETROIT (AP) — Small businesses in the Detroit area with innovative growth plans can compete for $10,000 each.
The deadline to apply for the New Economy Growth Initiative’s Rewarding Ideas for Business Growth Challenge is Friday. Organizers say 26 existing small businesses will receive awards.
A final information session is scheduled Thursday at TechTown in Detroit.
NEIdeas offers grants to for-profit businesses that are at least three years old and located in Detroit, Hamtramck or Highland Park. The companies are asked to share their ideas to grow in a straightforward, 400-word application.
Since 2014, NEIdeas has awarded 118 local businesses nearly $2 million and connected hundreds of others to technical assistance opportunities. More than 70 percent of past winners are minority-owned businesses and 60 percent are owned by women.
GARNET VALLEY, Pa. (AP) — Police say four nuns and a male were injured in a motor vehicle crash in Pennsylvania.
The crash occurred on Conchester Highway in Garnet Valley in Delaware County around 7 p.m. Sunday.
Emergency crews had to free the victims from the wreckage.
No names have been released and there is no word on their conditions.
The two-vehicle accident remains under investigation.
CINCINNATI (AP) — Police in a Cincinnati suburb say an officer responding to a domestic disturbance call fatally shot a man who had a gun.
Springfield Township Police Chief Robert Browder says the Sunday night shooting is under investigation. The officer has been placed on administrative leave pending review.
Names weren’t released immediately.
Police say they responded at about 8:15 p.m. Sunday and found two women outside the home. They say when officers entered the home, the man displayed a gun before police fired.
Browder says a handgun was recovered.
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani addressed crowds at the shrine of Ruhollah Khomeini, Iran's first Supreme Leader, in a ceremony commemorating 40 years since the former supreme leader's return to Iran, in Tehran on Wednesday."The previous regime thought that monarchical rule would last forever, but it lost everything for this very reason. It did not hear the criticism of the people," he warned.Surrounded by his cabinet members and standing next to Khomeini's grandson, Hassan Khomeini, he added: "for a government which only wants to hear the voice of the revolution, it is too late. Governments should hear the people's demands, criticisms, and their protests as well," he stated.
A SUPREME Court jury on Tuesday evening found Rebels bikie gang associate Nicholas Wise guilty of two charges stemming from a home invasion and subsequent machete and hatchet attack.
Wise, who was staying with Rebels NT president Andy Summerfield and sergeant-at-arms Shannon Althouse, was filmed on security cameras shopping for the weapons used in the attack.
The former Mildura football player broke down in tears at the jury foreman delivered its verdict.
“I didn’t do it, I didn’t do it,” he said from the dock.
The attack was aimed at gang rival Tyrone Kerslake, but mistaken identity saw Kerslake’s housemate, Bradley Jewell, set upon.
Wise, who was on bail of more than $1 million, and who was supported by family throughout the trial, will be sentenced at a later date.
Oregon authorities investigate Eugene manufactured home park
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Several Oregon state agencies are investigating a manufactured home park for seniors in Eugene, amid complaints that it cheated some residents out of thousands of dollars.
The Register-Guard reports that those investigating the Falcon Wood Village park include the Department of Justice and the Department of Consumer and Business Services.
The newspaper says it identified five cases from 2010 to 2013 in which residents agreed to allow the park to sell their homes for them — only to receive a small fraction of the ultimate selling price. Some of the residents were in difficult financial straits when they agreed to the sales.
After an internal audit, the park's owner, Chicago-based Equity Lifestyle Properties, fired its regional manager in Oregon in January. It says it's cooperating with investigators.
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LG Electronics has launched a new lineup of OLED TVs with display sizes ranging from 55- to 86-inch in the Taiwan market and aims to ship over 2,500 units in the local market in 2017. With the new offerings, LG is expected to be able to maintain its top 4K TV vendor ranking in the local market in 2017, according to industry sources.
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BERLIN — Authorities say a man has been detained in western Germany on suspicion of financing terrorism.
Police and prosecutors in Saarland state, on the French border, wouldn't give details before a news conference planned later Monday.
205 Live
Cruiserweight Classic competitor and international star Gran Metalik made his 205 Live debut tonight, defeating Drew Gulak with a Metalik Driver.
WWE Brand Split
Both RAW and Smackdown featured some great segments; RAW had Bayley’s big title win and the break up of Jeri-KO, and Smackdown featured Bray Wyatt’s first title defense against John Cena and AJ Styles. Which show won the brand split war? Let us know in the poll and comments section below:
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Smackdown Fallout
The following video features James Ellsworth and Carmella on this week’s episode of Smackdown Fallout. Carmella talks about Ellsworth avoiding a match against Dean Ambrose tonight, saying it was because Ambrose is scared of him:
The Wethersfield Historical Society hosted the 13th annual Taste of Wethersfield Benefit, at the Keeney Memorial Cultural Center.
The event featured specialty food, wine, and beers from local establishments.
Proceeds from the event support the free or reduced fee cultural and educational programs held and supported by the historical society.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - College rowing is unlike any other division one sport. It’s very common to have players recruited to come to a school even though they’ve never actually stepped foot in a boat. At Jacksonville University their women’s program has found a healthy balance of experienced rowers and younger athletes who are still getting a feel for the sport. The result has been five straight conference championships.
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accused of stealing money. you may recall.. "amy kinnett" was the former treasurer with the "southwest sullivan school corporation". indiana state police arrested her in november. police believe kennett used a school corporation credit card to make nearly "6"-thousand dollars worth of purchases. authorities also say she stole "1"-thousand dollars cash and wrote checks from the corporation's checking account. "kinnett" returns to court on friday, july 20th. in other crime
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky’s criminal ban on medical marijuana is being challenged in a lawsuit that says its use could help combat the state’s opioid addiction woes.
The suit, filed Wednesday in Franklin County Circuit Court in Frankfort, lists three plaintiffs who have used medical marijuana to help ease health problems.
The suit says the medical marijuana ban violates constitutional privacy rights.
It says Kentucky treats anyone turning to medical marijuana as “criminals rather than patients in need of safe relief.” It says that states legalizing medical marijuana have seen drops in hospital admissions for opioid abuse.
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Defendants are Republican Gov. Matt Bevin and Democratic Attorney General Andy Beshear.
Twenty-nine states and the District of Columbia have authorized medical use of marijuana.
Love ‘bears’ all for one West Tenn. family on Valentine’s Day
JACKSON, Tenn. — For the 12th year, the Thaxton family delivered teddy bears to children in the pediatric unit at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital.
Family members say 13-year-old Treasure Thaxton was born with several health issues related to a premature birth.
As a young child, she spent weeks receiving medical care at Jackson-General and Lebonheur in Memphis.
Now she uses the bears as a way to encourage other children. “Just to be a blessing. To be a light and let everyone know if God healed me, he can do the same thing for you,” Treasure’s mother Tierra Thaxton said.
The family says sponsors have helped them donate more than 800 bears in the past 12 years.
Celtics' guard Marcus Smart has been cleared to play, but his status for Game 5 on Tuesday is still questionable, the team announced.
Coach Brad Stevens said Smart will be evaluated after the team's morning shoot around to determine if he will play in Tuesday night's game.
"If [Smart] feels good, then he's been cleared physically to go," Stevens said. "If he has any pain or anything comes up, then we'll hold him out."
Smart has not played since March 11 when he tore a tendon in his right thumb while playing against the Pacers.
In 54 games this season, Smart averaged 10.2 points, 4.8 assists and 3.5 rebounds per game.
The Bucks face the Celtics in Boston for Game 5 on Tuesday night. They are tied 2-2 in the Round 1 series.
April 25(Reuters) - Shenzhen Worldunion Properties Consultancy Inc
* Sees H1 2018 net profit to increase by 0 percent to 20 percent, or to be 284.8 million yuan to 341.8 million yuan
* Says H1 2017 net profit was 284.8 million yuan
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An early morning structure caused traffic to stop along US 60. (Source: Raycom Media)
US 60 was blocked early Wednesday morning due to a structure fire in Livingston County, Kentucky.
Ky Transportation Cabinet crews said firefighters had water lines across the highway at the 11 mile-marker.
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Traffic was detoured via KY 937/Cut Off Road and KY 453.
The site is open to one lane of traffic with alternating flow controlled by flaggers.
Fire department crews cleared the roadway.
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A 4 1/2-year-old autistic child has apparently drowned in a pond at a Tampa apartment complex.
According to Tampa police, David Sikes was able to open the door of the family's apartment at Clipper Bay Apartments at 6727 S Lois Ave. while his mother was taking a nap. When she woke up, she called 911.
After a search, David was found in one of the ponds around the complex. Resuscitation efforts were unsuccessful.
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Bethesda Game Studios has released a cryptic teaser trailer for Fallout 76, the newest addition to their ongoing post-apocalyptic Fallout video game series. The trailer begins in a simple suburban home with a comforting, monophonic cover of the John Denver song “Country Roads” playing in the backround and a general sense of normalcy about the place. That is until a disembodied voice calls the character into action.
When the fighting has stopped, and the fallout has settled…Get bold 76. Our future begins. …
We've been waiting a long time to show you what we’ve been up to! Tune in to see Fallout 76 during the Bethesda Showcase on Sunday, June 10th at 6:30 PM PT. https://t.co/6tJKUqjrw9 — Bethesda Game Studios (@BethesdaStudios) May 30, 2018
While Bethesda hasn’t yet announced the release date of Fallout 76, it can be pre-ordered through Amazon with a 20% discount for Prime Members.
A squatter was taken into custody after being found inside a closed Salina business Sunday night.
Police say Gerardo Gutierrez was checking on the building which houses his former Mexican restaurant at 640 Wesport Blvd around 11pm and found a man sitting inside drinking a soda.
James Boucher, 44 told Gutierrez he had been in Salina for about 5-days and then ran away.
Police found Boucher hiding behind a nearby business a short time later with several stolen items from the restaurant, including pots and pans, industrial fire extinguisher, socket set, cordless drill, audio device and a cell phone.
Boucher is now facing several charges that could inlcude aggravated burglary, theft and criminal damage for breaking a window.
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The Reds saw their German custodian endure a nightmare evening in the Champions League final, with Jurgen Klopp now expected to dip into the market
April 3 Orient Securities Co Ltd :
* Says it appoints Deloitte & Touche LLP as corporate auditor for 2017 to serve as both domestic and overseas accounting firm
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Unemployment to be Discussed
(Assemblyman to discuss unemployment)…Assemblyman Eduardo Garcia will be joined with others at a press conference.
Also participating Thursday will be SIATech Independent Study High School and Imperial County Workforce Development. They will discuss regional and legislative efforts to spur employment, empower our community and enhance overall economic prosperity within Imperial County. The event will also mark the official debut SIATech’s new El Centro campus. A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony will be held following the Press Conference at 4:00 pm Thursday. SIATech is located at 1523 Main Street, Suite 112 in El Centro.
Parag Milk Foods shares rallied 11 percent intraday Monday on partnership with Taj Group for supply of cow milk-based products on international flights.
"We have entered into an MoU for the first time with TajSATS to supply our products on international flights," Parag Milk Foods Chairman Devendra Shah said in a BSE filing.
This is just the beginning of the relationship and the company is looking to strengthen this partnership in the months to come, he added.
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"Although we already export our products to several countries, this is another step to introduce our products to international customers," Shah said.
The private dairy FMCG company sells products under the brand name "Gowardhan" and "Go" said it is supplying products to TajSATS since August 2017.
At 14:03 hours IST, the stock price was quoting at Rs 265.60, up Rs 21.25, or 8.70 percent amid high volumes on the BSE.
March 31 Mosaic Co said on Friday an outage at its Esterhazy K2 potash mine in Saskatchewan will likely reduce production by 200,000-300,000 tonnes.
The disruption will impact second-quarter potash sales volumes, the world's largest producer of finished phosphate products said.
The outage was caused by a skip, a device that transports potash to the surface.
Operations in the mine are expected to resume over the next few days, the company said.
(Reporting by Sruthi Shankar in Bengaluru; Editing by Sriraj Kalluvila)
Still no word on Google Store availability.
At Google's October 4 hardware event, one of the more surprising announcements was the Google Home Max – a beefed-up version of the regular Google Home with two 4.5-inch woofers, custom tweeters, 20 times the audio power, and a whole lot more. A listing in late November suggested that the Home Max would be released on December 11, and that appears to have been fairly accurate.
Spotted by Android Police, the Home Max is currently available for purchase at both Best Buy and Verizon Wireless for $399, but those are the only two retailers selling it at the time of publication. The Google Store still shows an option for joining a waitlist, and it's unclear exactly when this will change.
Best Buy has the Charcoal and Chalk variants available for purchase with free shipping by Wednesday, December 13, but Verizon only has Chalk with the Charcoal one apparently already sold out.
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MARBELLA, Spain — Spain led Britain 2-1 in the Davis Cup World Group after Pablo Carreno-Busta and Feliciano Lopez beat Dominic Inglot and Jamie Murray 6-4, 6-4, 7-6 (4) in doubles on Saturday.
The Spanish pair forced 35 errors to win the match in just under 2 1/2 hours on the outdoor clay at Club de Tenis Puente Romano.
The teams, missing respective stars Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray, split Friday's singles.
US star Issa Rae will be heading to South Africa in August for the inaugural In Good Company Experience taking place at the Hilton Hotel in Sandton, Johannesburg.
The event was designed to "celebrate women and discuss innovative ideas that will contribute towards changing the current state of affairs in gender equality." The theme for night will be "building the Africa of tomorrow."
Jabulile Gwala, founder of In Good Company, said in a press statement: "Achieving gender diversity is imperative for all of us, it's not just an issue to be solved and championed by women. It affects us all hence we found it important for us to create a space where both women and men can get together and start ideating for solutions to change the current status quo. We live in a mixed gender society and therefore the conversation cannot happen with women alone."
The event takes place on 28 August, with local actress Nomzamo Mbatha playing the role of MC.
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This stylish, picture perfect colonial sits on park-like property with an in-ground pool. Upstairs boasts fresh and sophisticated bedrooms with designer bathrooms. There is radiant heat throughout the entire house, a spacious full basement and too many extras to list plus association rights with tennis and boat docking!
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Gina Raimondo is attempting to maintain free and open internet in Rhode Island.
Raimondo has signed an executive order Tuesday protecting net neutrality in the state one day after the Federal Communications Commission rescinded federal regulations.
The order requires state contracted internet service providers to commit to principles of previously defined net neutrality regulations, like not blocking applications or websites, and not slowing down access to the web for customers.
The General Assembly is considering legislation to make these consumer protections permanent. Raimondo says she intends to sign the bills if they pass, calling open internet “essential to our democracy.”
Since mid-2017, “Trump Terrible 10” has counted down the week’s 10 most disgraceful figures in the Trump administration. This week, we can't even.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, & 10. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States.
Trump is a dishonest, crooked, corrupt, kleptocratic, childish, bigoted, misogynist, racist horror. His weak, reckless incompetence endangers our national security, even as his blatant unwillingness to disavow the American Nazi, Klan, and alt-right movements gravely insults the memory of Heather Heyer and everyone else who has ever struggled for justice.
Trump is again number one — the most disgraceful figure in the Trump administration — in the Trump Terrible 10. Trump is not merely a disgrace; he’s a total and complete disgrace.
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The Prien Lake Elementary School Road Safety Project is expected to be finished by the start of school for Calcasieu Parish students.
With the new project, changes are expected to take place for those who drop their kids off at school.
Students can be dropped starting at 7:10 a.m.
If parents arrive later than 7:40 a.m., they must check their students in at the front of the building.
Students who ride the bus or walk home will be dismissed at 2:50 p.m.
Students who are car riders will leave school at 2:55 p.m.
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Rare giant shipworm have been found alive in the Philippines for the first time.
Scientists revealed the discovery of the creature, which measure up to 5ft in length and 6cm in diameter, in an American journal.
The shipworm spends its life encased in a hard shell and is classed as a bivalve – the same group as clams and mussels.
The creature is the world’s longest living bivalve, according to the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America.
Footage shows scientists shake the shipworm from its casing before a long, slimy, black creature is seen sliding out.
It is one of five of the “rare and enigmatic” species collected from a bay in Mindanao, the BBC reported.
The giant shipworm is particularly rare as it feeds on mud rather than bacteria, unlike other similar species.
(CNN) – The New England Patriots are looking for a sixth title on Sunday when they face the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LII. That would tie the Pittsburgh Steelers for most Super Bowl wins.
Haven’t bought your ticket yet? The cheapest ones left cost nearly $3,000, according to StubHub.
Tickets on the site were up 31% compared to the cost of last year’s Super Bowl two days out.
The average cost of attendance for Sunday’s game is also up over last year from $3,967 to $5,309 on StubHub.
This year’s tickets are the second most expensive ever. Only tickets to Super Bowl XLIX in 2015 cost more. That year the average was an astronomical $9,500. But prices were out of whack because rampant ticket speculation by resellers inflated prices.
The increased prices aren’t unique to StubHub. It’s expensive on other sites that list resale prices.
On TicketIQ, the cheapest ticket costs $3,210. TicketCity had seats available in the uppermost level for $2,814.
These prices will likely fall as the game gets closer.
The SP candidate is supported by the entire opposition, including Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), Rashtriya Lok Dal, Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party.
It was Lokendra Pratap Singh's death in a road accident in February that had necessitated the bye-elections held on Monday, which saw a 61 per cent voter turnout.
As per the Election Commission, the counting in the Noorpur assembly seat in Bijnore district began amid tight security at 8 a.m.
The St. Catherine of Siena girls varsity basketball team won its third consecutive Bridgeport Diocese Championship with a 47-24 victory over All Saints of Norwalk.
The girls now advance to the New England Catholic School Tournament, hosted this year by the Hartford Archdiocese, to be held in Waterbury starting on April 7.
The girls are hoping to win their third straight New England Catholic School championship.
CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Reds traded right-hander Dylan Floro and a minor league pitcher to the Los Angeles Dodgers for two minor league pitchers on Wednesday.
The Reds also optioned utility player Brandon Dixon to Triple-A Louisville and recalled Tanner Rainey and Cody Reed from Louisville to bolster a depleted bullpen.
The Dodgers sent James Marinan and Anerurys Zabala to the Reds for Floro, Zach Neal and international signing bonus pool space. Marinan will report to Billings of the rookie-level Pioneer League and Zabala to Single-A Dayton.
Floro was 3-2 with a 2.72 earned-run average in 25 relief appearances this season with Cincinnati.
Rainey has no record in five previous stints with the Reds this season. Reed has spent the entire season with the Bats.
Dixon hit .219 with a home run and two runs batted in over 29 games, including 2-for-8 with two RBIs as a pinch-hitter.
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OTTAWA — Days after it was unveiled, the space for the dedication plaque at the National Holocaust Monument is empty, marked only by bolt holes.
The plaque's now in for a rewrite, after failing to mention Jews or the Jewish people, the prime targets of the Second World War genocide.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau dedicated the monument last week and complaints about the original plaque were quick to come.
Martin Sampson, of the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs, says the wording was noticed immediately and the government acknowledged the error.
Atlas Entertainment has promoted Oscar-nominated producer Richard Suckle to the position of president. He will work with company founder and CEO Charles Roven to guide the direction of the film and TV company, mentor its creative executives and continue producing.
Suckle joined Atlas in 1992 as Roven’s assistant. Since then, the pair have produced films including the Oscar-nominated American Hustle, the DC pics Wonder Woman and Suicide Squad, and the Scooby-Doo franchise. On Atlas’ expanding TV front, Suckle is an executive producer on Syfy’s 12 Monkeys, and he brought in the Bravo anthology series Dirty John starring Connie Britton and Eric Bana which has a two-season order from Bravo for a 2018 premiere.
Atlas is now in production on J.C. Chandor’s Triple Frontier for Netflix and Wonder Woman 2, which Roven is producing and Suckle and Roven Oakley are executive producing for Warner Bros.
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KARACHI: Social media giant Facebook on Monday extended wishes to its Pakistanis users on 70th Independence Day of the country.
In a special post, Facebook management, says “All of us at Facebook wish you a wonderful day celebrating 70 years of Pakistan’s Independence.”
“Long live Pakistan!” it added.
Earlier, search engine giant Google featured a doodle on its homepage to celebrate Pakistan’s 70th Independence Day.
Last year also, Google dedicated its doodle, inspired by the Lahore Fort, locally known as the Shahi Qila, a historical site build in the Mughal Era.
The giant search engine has also celebrated the birthdays of legendary musician Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’s and philanthropist Abdul Sattar Edhi with its doodle.
PRATT, Kan. (AP) — Funeral services have been set for a Kansas mother and her four children who died in a house fire last month.
The funerals for 22-year-old Charee Wheatley and her four children — ranging in age from a few months to 6 years — will be held Wednesday morning at the First United Methodist Church in Pratt.
The four children were killed in the Jan. 25 fire. Wheatley was pulled from the home with burns and was flown to St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, where she died two days after the fire.
Pratt police say the family was trapped in the basement when the fire broke out.
The Kansas Fire Marshal’s Office says it’s waiting on lab results to determine the cause of the fire.
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A special meal in celebration of Earth Day will be held from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. April 19 at Silver Dolphin Bistro.
The menu will include chicken noodle soup, a “build your own” salad bar, steamed peas with celery, buttered corn on the cob and hot rolls. Entrees will include teriyaki glazed pork chops and fried chicken. Starches will include baked potato halves and tossed green rice. Desserts will include a ceremonial cake, Congo bars, creamy coconut pie and vanilla cream pudding.
The meal is open to all active-duty personnel, escorted family members of active duty personnel, retirees and Department of Defense employees with a valid I D card. The cost is $5.55. Please bring exact change to expedite time spent at the cashier stand.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — One of the buildings for the Forgotten Child Fund sustained thousands of dollars worth of damage after someone drove through it.
The organization’s application building on East Main Street is boarded up.
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Chattanooga Police say the driver who crashed through it early Sunday morning was arrested for driving without a license and not having insurance.
Captain Kelly Simmons, the president of the Forgotten Child Fund estimates the damage is $70,000.
He says this won’t stop them from helping children in need during the holidays.
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“At the end of the day when a setback like this, yesterday, it was a shock, but today we are picking up the pieces and getting the game plan moving forward. We are going to keep on continuing helping kids. That is what it is all about,” Simmons said.
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Rugby league icons Wally Lewis and Darren Lockyer are unanimous in their thinking: Mal Meninga should be crowned the next Immortal.
Dream team: Mal Meninga, Wally Lewis and Darren Lockyer. Photo: NRL Photos
The debate has begun on who will claim rugby league's most prestigious honour after the NRL confirmed up to two Immortals are certain to be unveiled later this year.
Lewis, who is already part of the eight, had no hesitation in declaring who would get his vote - and it stems from a career where he often feared the giant centre.
"When you have a look at his record, it's going to be hard for somebody to get over the top of him," Lewis said of Meninga.
"If you're playing against Mal on the field, you were hoping that you were on the other side of him and he was going to be running at somebody else.
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Marketing firm GKV added Orizon Foods, a subsidiary of South American business conglomerate Orizon S.A. GKV is working with Orizon to develop the brand’s identity, logo and packaging, as well as to help design and create their trade show presence, sales materials and initial website. Orizon Foods debuted in the U.S. market at The Seafood Expo North ...
Prosecutor: No charges for deputy accused of sexual assault
MACON, Ga. (AP) — A central Georgia sheriff's deputy won't face criminal charges over accusations that he sexually assaulted a woman.
The Bibb County Sheriff's Office tells WMAZ-TV that the district attorney won't prosecute Deputy James Stiles after reviewing a report by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
Stiles is accused of assaulting a woman in December in a motel. He was working an off-duty security job, but wearing his uniform and driving a patrol car.
District Attorney David Cooke's office says it will release more information on why charges aren't merited.
The sheriff's department says it is still reviewing options relating to policy violations by Stiles.
Deputy Tabitha Costello was suspended in January for not filing a report after the woman told her about the allegations. Costello is appealing her 10-day suspension.
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Co-founder of Toronto International Film Festival dies
TORONTO (AP) — A co-founder of the Toronto International Film Festival has died.
Bill Marshall's family has issued a written statement saying he died in Toronto of a cardiac arrest on New Year's Day. He was 77.
Marshall founded festival in 1976 with two colleagues, and served as the organization's director in its first three years, according to the current director and CEO.
Piers Handling says Marshall helped build the festival into one of "the most influential public cultural festivals today." It is North America's largest film festival.
Police are looking for a 28-year-old man after they say he killed his father at his Plano home. Officers were called to the home in the 4700 block of Nocona Drive, near Ohio Drive and Hedgcoxe Road, around 2:30 p.m. Saturday for a welfare check.
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Fiala scored two goals, one on the power play, on two shots while adding two blocked shots and a plus-1 rating in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Rangers.
It's the second time in the last six games Fiala has struck for two goals, and his 15 on the season is already a new career high. The 21-year-old is giving the Preds some valuable production on their second line, and as long as he's seeing top-six minutes and time with the man advantage, he should remain a fantasy asset down the stretch.
The Director of Motor Vehicles, Elizabeth A. Bielecki, released the following list of Driving While Intoxicated revocations noting that the actual date of revocation may have preceded this... The conversion of the former Amoskeag Bank building - shown here under construction in 1914 - will bring an Historic Preservation Award to Bill Binnie and ... (more)
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Energy Northwest employees prepare for the spring refueling and maintenance outage that started May 13. Courtesy Energy Northwest
Nebraska sophomore guard Hannah Whitish was named Monday the Big Ten’s Player of the Week.
The Barneveld, Wisconsin native averaged 29 points, 5.5 rebounds, 5 assists and 2.5 steals a game last week in leading the Huskers to road wins over Kansas and Drake.
Whitish scored career-high 29 points on Dec. 6 at previously unbeaten Kansas, making her final seven shots from the field and singlehandedly outscoring the Jayhawks, 25-13 in the second half, including 8-of-8 free throws in the final 1:29 to seal the victory.
Whitish then tied her career high with 29 points and added six rebounds and six assists in Nebraska’s double-overtime win at Drake last Saturday, again converting eight straight free throws down the stretch to hand the Bulldogs their second home loss in the past 24 games.
Author Frank Lavin will share the story of his father's World War II journey during the next Lunch and Learn program at the Eisenhower Presidential Library. This free public program begins at noon Thursday, June 15, in the Visitors Center Auditorium and will include a light lunch as part of the Miller Nichols Charitable Foundation Speaker Series.
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"I do think there's a necessary role for citizens to step in and be cops," he says. "You don't just have to complain to some government agency, 'You should do something about this.' You can step in and do something yourself."
The Bills might have to climb into the top five to get their guy, but in this scenario, Allen falls to them outside of the top 10. The Wyoming standout flashes some Cam Newton-like playmaking skills as an athletic passer with A-plus arm talent. The Bills can use free-agent addition AJ McCarron as a bridge QB.
It’s Independence Day in the United States, and we are celebrating the only way we know how: eating and drinking too much while an ambulance rushes our uncle to the emergency room after he blew his fingers off with an M-80. But I don’t mess with traditional explosives — video games have more than enough fireworks for me.
I’ve put together a quick video game tribute to fireworks in the video below, and you can celebrate the Fourth of July digitally and safely by clicking play. Go ahead, and enjoy!
Eat plenty of hot dogs for me!
Rossi is one of the most famous racers in motorsport history, a position bolstered by his haul of nine titles across three classifications.
The last of his MotoGP gongs came back in 2009 though and at 39 the Doctor, as he’s known by fans, is approaching the end of his career.
Last week Yamaha made the surprise call to give Rossi a two-year contract extension, tying him down until 2021.
Intense questioning followed that decision and Rossi has now offered his take on doubts being raised about it.
ALEX Thomson Racing is celebrating a successful four-year campaign, with its sights firmly set on the future.
The sailing team is looking to secure the Vendée Globe in 2020, which would make it the first British team to ever win the race.
The digital reach and engagement includes over 38 million online video views of offshore footage from the Southern Ocean along with stand-out viral campaigns such as the Mastwalk and Skywalk.
With each four-year cycle, the team aims to put together a winning team, while simultaneously delivering high sponsorship return.
Skipper Alex Thomson said: ‘This is not just a story about technical sailing, which most people don’t understand; it is about human endeavour, adventure and man or woman vs the elements.
‘Our team strategy is win and return. Win on the water and return to our sponsors. By helping our sponsors achieve their objectives, they help us to achieve our objectives.’
‘For us, the future for is focused on winning the Vendée Globe.’
Aug 14(Reuters) - Fujian Start Group Co Ltd
* Says it plans to set up an investment fund with partners, with registered capital of 300 million yuan
* Says the company will hold a 49.7 percent stake in the fund
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A DeSoto County student who passed away last weekend was remembered during Friday night’s football game against West Point.
The 34-yard lines were marked on Gator Field at Lake Cormorant High School to honor Jaquarius Harper, who was number 34.
Harper, a senior, died in an accidental shooting Saturday morning.
Deputies say Harper and his friends were playing with a gun when it fired.
Special night as we take on West Point as each 34 yard line has been marked in remembrance of Jaquarius "Tootie" Harper.. #GatorStrong #34 pic.twitter.com/0tnOpa8YBT — Gator Football (@GatorFootballLC) October 6, 2017
Students also held up a sign that paid tribute to Harper.
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× Cavaliers look to take two-game lead against the Pacers
CLEVELAND– The reigning NBA champion Cleveland Cavaliers are looking to extend their lead against the Indiana Pacers in the opening round of the playoffs.
The Cavs won 109-108 in Sunday night’s game. LeBron James put up 32 points, with 6 rebounds and 13 assists.
The rest of the Round 1 schedule:
Game 3: Thursday, April 20 at 7 p.m. at Bankers Life Fieldhouse
Game 4: Sunday, April 23 at 1 p.m. at Bankers Life Fieldhouse
Game 5: Tuesday, April 25 at Quicken Loans Arena (If necessary)
Game 6: Thursday, April 27 at Bankers Life Fieldhouse (If necessary)
Game 7: Saturday, April 29 at Quicken Loans Arena (If necessary)
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TORONTO — Police say a man has died in a crash between a car and a transport truck on Highway 401 in Toronto.
Ontario Provincial Police say it happened around 5:20 a.m. today at Martin Grove Road.
Paramedics say the one of the drivers, a man believed to be in his 50s, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The westbound lanes of the highway will remain closed in the area as police continue their investigation.
The crash comes as OPP prepare to crack down on distracted driving among truckers.
A safety blitz targeting commercial vehicles is scheduled to start this morning.
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Three people were killed in separate tavern incidents across the Eastern Cape yesterday.
In the first incident, a woman, 30, was allegedly killed by another woman in a fight that started inside a tavern in St Francis Bay at about 2am.
The body has not yet been identified by her family. “After the tavern closed, a spat continued outside which resulted in the fatal stabbing of a woman,” police spokesman Sergeant Majola Nkohli said.
Police arrested a 22-year-old woman. Then, a 24-year-old man was arrested for the murder of Vuyisile Davids, 23, in Uitenhage.
Manama [Bahrain], June 12 : :A Saudi army major has been killed and two other soldiers injured when their night patrol car came under a bomb attack in the country's eastern Qatif province, the Interior Ministry said early Monday. In a statement, the ministry spokesman Maj.
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Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) said that despite agreeing with the Trump administration decision to launch a missile attack in Syria, the administration still lacks an overall military strategy.
Rock Inspired Halloween Costumes War Is Over John Lennon (1940 - 1980) and Yoko Ono pose on the steps of the Apple building in London, holding one of the posters that they distributed to the world's major cities as part of a peace campaign protesting against the Vietnam War. 'War Is Over, If You Want It'. (Photo by Frank Barratt/Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department has asked the public for help in locating 11-year-old Darren Costen.
According to police, Costen was last seen in the Nellis Boulevard and Stewart Avenue area on May 10 at around 8:00 p.m.
Costen was last seen wearing a red, black and gray stripped shirt, black sweat pants, and black and gray shoes, Metro said in a statement.
Police said that Costen is 5’1 and weighs about 90 pounds.
Las Vegas police said via Twitter Friday morning that Costen had been located and is safe.
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PER Inc. photo The Virginia Department of Transportation is overseeing the rehabilitation of two bridges along Interstate 64 in the Lexington, Va., area. The Virginia Department of Transportation is overseeing the rehabilitation of two bridges along Interstate 64 in the Lexington, Va., area.
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I think I will stop looking at social media on Saturday nights. A few weeks ago I was perusing the feeds and noticed something that created a high level of anxiety in me. There were a lot of folks from the church I serve who were on vacation and were not going to be in church in […]
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April 6 Alibaba Group Holding Ltd:
* Ant Financial Services Group says issued letter to Moneygram Community as it relates to Ant Financial's agreement to merge with Moneygram
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GREENSBORO, N.C. – The American Baseball Coaches Association and Diamond Sports have named Augustana Baseball head coach Tim Huber the NCAA Division-II National Coach of the Year. Huber becomes the first coach in Augustana baseball history and the fifth coach in Augustana Athletics history to be named National Coach of the Year. Augustana Men’s Basketball head coach Tom Billeter was the last Vikings coach to earn a National Coach of the Year honor, earning the NABC National Coach of the Year in 2015-16. This announcement comes a day after the 2018 Division-II College World Series National Champion head coach was named the Central Region Coach of the Year.
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – The Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department detectives are asking for the public’s help locating a missing man.
Seth Edwards, 38, of Savannah was last seen on Friday, August 4 around 11:20 a.m. in the 100 block of Little Hearst Parkway in Port Wentworth.
He left that area shortly thereafter in a 2005 silver Honda Element with tag DP8XGR.
Police say he can possibly be in Savannah or the Port Wentworth area.
Edwards stands 6-foot-1 and weighs 200 pounds. He has shoulder length dreads and was last seen wearing a gray shirt, jeans, and black boots.
Anyone with information on his location can call 911. A confidential tip line is also open directly to investigators at (912) 525-3124.
Information can also be forwarded to CrimeStoppers at (912) 234-2020. CrimeStoppers tipsters remain anonymous and may qualify for a cash reward.
FRANKLIN, Tenn. (WKRN) – Police are searching for a man who is accused of using stolen credit card information to buy gift cards at a Franklin Target.
Franklin police reported the suspect used a cloned credit card to purchased $200 in iTunes gift cards at the Target on Galleria Boulevard.
The victim told police her card information may have been compromised at a Hendersonville gas station pump reader.
A $1,000 reward is offered for information related to this investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 615-791-4000.
The rumor mill has recently begun stirring up chatter about NBA great LeBron James. Reports have said he is considering moving to the Golden State Warriors. Most NBA fans are outraged at the idea, including Stephen A. Smith, who says that would “tarnish his legacy forever.” Click on the audio player to hear more in this exclusive clip from the Front Page on “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show.”
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Kepler went 2-for-4 with a walk during Sunday's loss to the White Sox.
It was Kepler's third multi-hit showing during his active five-game hitting streak (8-for-19). He's sporting a solid .302/.375/.512 slash line for the campaign with a home run, six RBI and six runs. His 17 homers in just 447 plate appearances as a rookie last year might be a touch misleading, though, as Kepler didn't showcase huge power upside in the minors. However, he's capable of stealing a few bags and has the potential to tilt the scales across all rotisserie categories if he can keep his batting average up.
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Footage of by-passers picking up what is believed to be marijuana from the ground after a driver allegedly threw a bag filled with the drug from his car window.
The video, captured on August 2 on South Norwood High Street, London, UK, captures the filmer's reaction, visibly amused by the scene.
He said: "The guy was getting chased by police drove past and th[rew] a massive bag of weed out the window."
"I was so shocked how everybody just started picking it up even old people."
In a letter to President Donald Tusk, the Prime Minister writes to confirm her support for the progress made in the UK’s negotiations to leave the European Union, including agreement on the detailed legal framework for the implementation period, citizens’ rights, the financial settlement, and other aspects of our orderly withdrawal from the European Union.
Football leagues across the United Kingdom have been urged to stop using single-use plastics.
A House of Commons committee has written to the chairmen of the English, Welsh, Scottish and Northern Irish football leagues in a bid to encourage them to follow the Premier League.
England’s top tier pledged in April that it would be introducing a series of measures to phase out single-use plastics in its operations and supply chains over the next two years.
Labour MP Mary Creagh, who chairs the Environmental Audit Committee, called on the chairmen to “mobilise the power of sport” and make the move away from single-use plastics a reality.
Ms Creagh also asked whether each league had considered introducing a bottle return scheme.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Mangalam Organics Ltd:
* DEC QUARTER PROFIT BEFORE TAX 50.3 MILLION RUPEES VERSUS PROFIT 16.5 MILLION RUPEES YEAR AGO
* DEC QUARTER REVENUE FROM OPERATIONS 783.6 MILLION RUPEES VERSUS 442.1 MILLION RUPEES YEAR AGO Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The anime adaptation of the Ousama Game movie has finally begun its suitable October airing, serving as this season’s gore-filled animation as innocent school children are forced to murder one another – with 2D-loving otaku likely to have few complaints about this rare transformation of a live action movie into an anime.
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A major fire broke out at a godown in Maharashtra Nagar in suburban Govandi, a fire brigade official said.
“We got a call about the blaze at around 1.25 pm. Eight fire-fighting engines and four water tanks have been rushed to the spot. Efforts to douse the fire are on,” the official attached to the Mumbai Fire Brigade said.
According to him, so far there are no reports of anybody being injured in the blaze.
P S Rahangdale, Chief Fire Officer of the Mumbai Fire Brigade said that the blaze was confined to various ground floor 100×100 ft structures.
Bartender drafts a glass of beer in a restaurant at the Pilsner Urquell brewery in Pilsen, Czech Republic, Friday, Aug. 26, 2011. With beer costing roughly the same as water, Czechs are the undisputed world leaders in beer drinking.
A New York City man firebombed his regular Manhattan bar earlier this week when the owner wouldn’t let him in, according to authorities.
Luis Saquicili was arrested on arson charges after federal and NYPD officials said he chucked a Molotov cocktail into the bar in East Harlem on Wednesday night..
Authorities said that Saquicili had been going to the bar for a year, and that he threw the explosive into the bar when the owner told him he was too drunk to come in.
No one was injured.
Attorney information for the man wasn’t immediately available.
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The Evergreen Garden Club will have its annual plant sale at Fountain Park, corner of Jefferson and Main streets, on Saturday, May 6, from 8:30 a.m. until sold out.
A large variety of perennials, vines, shrubs, trees, and bulbs, all from members’ gardens, will be available at very reasonable prices. The sale also includes garden décor, as well as some of the Christmas decorations used at the Brumback Library.
This year, the Evergreen Garden Club will have the only plant sale in Van Wert. People are urged to come early to get the best selections.
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Three women under Real Portion Modelling Agency, Ookeditse Masheto, Khumoetsile Thekiso and Onalenna Makwala will host auditions for Mr and Miss Youth Africa.
The beauty pageant’s auditions will be held in Mogoditshane at the Community Hall followed by further auditions in Lobatse, Kanye, Jwaneng, Molepolole and Mahalapye.
Speaking to Big Weekend, the organisers said that their event is a good platform for aspiring models.
“It will boost their confidence in the future careers.”
The grand finale will be held next year in March and registration is P100.
THE multi-level marketing company started by Chinese national Zhang Jian the self-proclaimed "future richest man in the world" is said to be active in Malaysia again, reported China Press . The daily quoted sources as saying that a "charity event", believed to be organised by the company, Yun Shu Mao, was held at a hotel in Selangor last Thursday.
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A man walks into the main entrance of the new Yuma County Administration Annex, across from the administrative offices at 198 South Main Street. The new annex is being put into use with the treasurer's office already moving in.
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Goeddel was granted his release from the Rangers on Monday.
Goeddel wasn't expected to crack the Rangers' Opening Day roster after posting a 6.35 ERA across six spring appearances, so the right-hander has opted to look elsewhere for a major-league opportunity. He's coming off a lackluster 2017 campaign that saw him post a 5.28 ERA and 1.35 WHIP across 29 innings with the Mets, so it's possible he's forced to settle for another minor-league deal.
FLINT, MI - A female is in critical condition at a local hospital and one suspect in custody following a shooting Monday afternoon in Flint.
Flint police responded around 1:30 p.m. Aug. 14 to Fleming Road near Myrtle Avenue for a shooting and discovered the female had been shot.
She was transported via ambulance to the hospital for treatment.
Northbound Fleming Road was blocked off with yellow police tape just south of Myrtle Avenue. Members of the Flint Major Crimes Bureau arrived at the scene around 2 p.m. Monday afternoon, searching for clues in the grassy area outside a home.
Tire marks could be seen in the grass along the west side of Fleming Road, south of Myrtle. Neighbors watched on from around the police tape.
One person is in custody after the shooting, but police have not released any details on the suspect.
Anyone with information about the shooting may contact Flint police at 810-237-6800 or report a tip anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-422-JAIL (5245).
Some of the concerns raised by UNC are being addressed by the Manipur government. Some of the concerns raised by UNC are being addressed by the Manipur government.
Tripartite talks among officials from home ministry, Manipur government and delegates from United Naga Council were held Friday in Manipur over the creation of new districts in the state.
Joint Secretary (North East) in the Ministry of Home Affairs, Satyendra Garg, along with officials from the Manipur government and members of United Naga Council (UNC) participated in the talks. Officials said UNC expressed reservation over the recent decision of the state government to not roll back the decision on new districts.
Home Ministry officials said the talks were in continuation with their earlier discussions with state government and UNC. Some of the concerns raised by UNC are being addressed by the Manipur government. The state government had sent representatives to assure the Naga faction.
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Carolyn Tucker is the new managing director|principal of IA Interior Architects’ Chicago office.
This role was previously held by Tom Powers, who will now assume the role of co-president and chief executive officer, alongside David Bourke.
Tucker will set the overall strategy for the Chicago office. She has worked closely with Powers for more than 16 years to build the company’s Chicago practice.
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After months of silence, Governor Rick Scott today called on legislative leaders to spend an unanticipated two hundred million dollars to fix the Hoover Dike around Lake Okeechobee. Scott also said he would support new water storage south of the Lake as long as it does not involve taking private lands or cost people their jobs. Scott believes
“I want to get this done. I don’t want to go through. I want to do everything I can so we don’t get through another year where we have excess water and we have to see discharges out of Lake O. Lake O. we have the ability in our budget to do this, and I’m calling on both the House and Senate to be a partner to get this done” Scott told reporters.
The Governor’s support is key to the plan supported by the Senate President. The Governor says he has asked for nothing in return from legislative leaders.
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The Hershey Centre hosted the Ontario robotics championship April 14 and 15, Canada’s largest high school robotics event at the FIRST Robotics Competition District Championship in partnership with the City of Mississauga.
The high schools showcased their design and engineering skills. The championship combines the excitement of sport with the rigours of science and technology.
The teams work under strict rules and limited resources. The teams also had to raise funds, design a team brand, develop team skills, and build and program robots to perform prescribed tasks against a field of competitors.
Greatest Hits Live is a 23-song collection, handpicked by Winwood and sourced from his personal archives of live performances and features rare, previously unreleased material touching on all aspects of Winwood's extensive catalog.
Watch a live version of "Back in the High Life Again" from the forthcoming album, and check out the full tracklisting for Winwood's Greatest Hits Live release here.
Maxwell (hamstring) was a full participant in Friday's practice but is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Titans.
Maxwell practiced in a full capacity all week, so his questionable tag is likely just a precautionary one. Expect the cornerback to be a full go Wednesday against Tennessee.
When you and your better half are a match made in fitness heaven, the old Valentine’s Day date standbys—dinner and movie—might not cut it. And a box of chocolate hearts might not be in her meal plan.
And while you could invest in plenty of Valentine's gifts—whether creative, fitness-themed, or travel-minded—that doesn't absolve you from planning a date night she'll love.
So this year, skip the cliché rigmarole and instead plan a workout date that elevates your heart rate and gets both of you into some spandex.
Michael Wacha seems to have shelved his injury issues and is turning into the dominant pitcher the Cardinals thought he could be. AP
A husband is framed and jailed in Bali; a musician is caught smuggling cocaine in Caracas.
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The Uppingham Hopper service bus will be back in action on Uppingham’s streets next Tuesday.
The service, which is funded by Uppingham First, will be officially launched at a special ceremony later that week by Rutland’s new Lord Lieutenant Dr Sarah Furness.
Volunteers are busy completing their final training this week and the final tweaks are being made to the minibus itself to ensure it is ready for its new role.
The service will be funded entirely by donations.
Rangers catcher Robinson Chirinos flew out to center field in the Sept. 13 game against the Mariners. Max Faulkner mfaulkner@star-telegram.com
A rail crossing will be closed near the Diamond community in Webster County starting Monday.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says CSX Railroad will close KY 109 near mile point 3.7 to repair a rail crossing.
This is between Overby Lane and Diamond Avenue between Providence and Clay.
The road is expected to be closed Monday and to reopened on Friday.
There will be a marked detour via KY 1525 and KY 120.
Central bank policy statements are likely to dominate the conversation in trading forums this fortnight. In India of course, the Gujarat elections will also come up as a topic for discussion.
The Q2 GDP numbers and attendant macro data are still being digested. The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) was the first among a bunch of central banks to release its statement. India’s central bank holds status quo and maintains its growth outlook but it appears to be somewhat concerned about potential inflation, going forward. The Q2 data indicate ...
Wednesday night's episode of Love Island saw another potential split in the villa after Camilla discovered Jonny thought gender equality had been achieved in the UK – mostly based on the existence of Prime Minister Theresa May.
The pair have been tentatively getting closer over the past week since Jonny entered the villa, after Camilla, a explosive ordnance disposal expert who has previously been linked to Prince Harry, had initially struggled to find a potential partner on the show.
However, she was left in tears by the end of the latest episode after realising that she had kissed a man who didn't believe in feminism, or really understand it much.
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German chancellor Angela Merkel sees "no reasons" to punish her predecessor, Gerhard Schroeder, for holding top posts in Russian companies, her spokesman Steffen Seibert told press in Brussels on Monday, according to Deutsche Welle. "It's his [Schroeder's] decision, but politically it's a disaster," commented Anders Rasmussen in Brussels, a former Danish PM and Nato secretary general now advising Ukraine's president Petro Poroshenko.
Housing finance companies are in focus because Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced two new housing schemes and also new schemes for the urban poor.
In an interview to CNBC-TV18, Harshil Mehta, CEO of Dewan Housing Finance Corporation (DHFL) and Gagan Banga, Vice Chairman & Managing Director of Indiabulls Housing Finance shared their readings and outlook on the same.
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Galway Bay fm newsroom – A new programme to encourage more public and patient involvement in research will be launched in the city tomorrow. (Wed 25/4)
PPI Ignite will see researchers working with the public, in a partnership to plan and carry out better studies which are considered more relevant to the public.
As part of the initiative, patients will take an active role in influencing what research is undertaken.
For more on this story, tune in at 4pm to hear PPI Programme Manager Edel Murphy.
Citigroup Inc. may not look far for its next chairman.
Michael O’Neill, the 71-year-old who has led the bank’s board since 2012, said he’s “agnostic” about keeping chairman and chief executive officer as separate roles and directors will consider Mike Corbat to be his successor.
Corbat and Wells Fargo & Co.’s Tim Sloan are the only CEOs at the six largest U.S. banks that don’t also fill the chairman role. Many corporate governance experts call for the two jobs to be separate for oversight, while bank executives say there are advantages to one person filling both.
O’Neill was responding to a question from Wells Fargo bank analyst Mike Mayo, who said on Bloomberg Television Monday that former Goldman Sachs Group Inc. president Gary Cohn should be Citigroup’s next chairman.
Watch: Mayo says Cohn should be Citi’s next chairman
A lot of people wouldn't know what to do if they found someone bloody and unconscious on the pavement, but a 17-year-old Rio Rancho boy did, and Wednesday night he will be honored for it. The 17-year-old, Justin Martinez, found a man in his 50's covered in blood, lying face down in the middle of a Rio Rancho street and called 911.
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LONDON, AUGUST 15, ARMENPRESS. Non-ferrous and minor metals prices for 14 August:
“Armenpress” reports the price of aluminum down by 0.29% to $2031.50, copper price up by 0.06% to $6383.00, lead price down by 0.21% to $2337.00, nickel price down by 0.47% to $10590.00, tin price stood at $20330.00, zinc price up by 0.19% to $2910.50, molybdenum price stood at $16000.00, cobalt price stood at $57000.00.
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A person who works as a historian at Rhodes University is of the opinion that laws prohibiting the cultivation and smoking of marijuana is racist and irrational and the consequences of colonialism.
Craig Paterson is a witness in the case where Myrtle Clarke and Jules Stobbs ask that the laws prohibiting the sale of marijuana should be declared unconstitutional.
According to Paterson, marijuana was widely used before the colonial period.
He also told the court that it was easier to ban marijuana in 1922 than alcohol, because of only Indians, coloreds, and blacks, using marijuana while whites had used alcohol. He says there is more evidence that alcohol leads to crime and social disturbances, as is the case with marijuana.
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TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — Tunisia's Interior Ministry says a suspected extremist blew himself up in the Ben Guerdane area near the border with Libya following a standoff with police.
The man's identity hasn't been disclosed. The ministry said in a statement issued Monday that a second suspect was shot during an exchange of fire.
Authorities said the two were members of Jund al-Khilafa, an armed group which has pledged allegiance to the Islamic State.
Tunisia's security forces battled armed groups that attacked security and military sites in Ben Guerdane two years ago with the alleged goal of creating an emirate. Some of the groups crossed over from Libya.
Tunisian security forces killed more than 50 alleged attackers. More than a dozen officers and seven civilians also died.
TOKYO (AP) — The Latest on U.S. Vice President Mike Pence's trip to Asia (all times local):
12:15 p.m.
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence has arrived in Japan for the second stop of a 10-day Asia tour.
His plane touched down Tuesday at the U.S. military's Atsugi base outside Tokyo.
The focus of his trip is expected to shift in Japan to trade. North Korea's nuclear and missile development dominated the agenda on his first stop in South Korea.
Pence told business leaders before leaving Seoul that the Trump administration is reviewing all trade agreements as part of its "America First" policy.
White House officials say the meetings in Tokyo are meant to forge a framework for future discussions after the U.S. withdrew from a Pacific Rim trade pact.
There is outrage over a manager's response to another employee's tragic family news.Crystal Fisher's 18-year-old son Jason was placed on life support as he battles an infection.Fisher says she texted her manager at PS Food Mart in Michigan about the situation, and the manager was unsympathetic, telling her it wasn't an excuse to skip work."This is his life we're talking about, not just in the hospital sick. He's on life support, " said Fisher. "And I let her know that no, I'm not quitting, I want my job, that my son's more important, though, than your job because I can replace your job. I cannot replace my kid."The company didn't waste time responding. It says the manager was fired Monday morning.
All lanes in both directions are closed on Route 17 at Grafton Drive due to a crash, according to the York-Poquoson Sheriff's Office.
Drivers should expect delays.
Colombian Esteban Chaves has ridden into the Herald Sun Tour lead after a stunning solo victory on top of Lake Mountain on stage three.
Chaves of Mitchelton-Scott on Saturday attacked at the base of the final ascent and rode clear of a quickly reducing peloton.
He powered up the category-one climb with 20km remaining in the 218km race that began in Nagambie at Mitchelton Winery.
Twenty-one-year-old Alex Evans (Mobius BridgeLane) put in a breakthrough ride to finish second to the Grand Tour contender, riding solo up the climb in pursuit of Chaves, eventually finishing 42 seconds in arrears.
Portuguese champion Ruben Guerreiro (Trek-Segefredo) outfoxed his chase group companions to finish third, 1:09 behind the Colombian.
Mitchelton-Scott hold the top three spots overall, with Chaves 32 seconds ahead of Australian 2015 Tour winner Cameron Meyer and 39 seconds to reigning champion Damien Howson.
The 65th Tour ends on Sunday with the Gumbuya world stage four road race around Kinglake.
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Winners highlight conference's depth
Christian Brothers Academy won its 28th straight Shore Conference Championship, but the Colts won just four of the 11 events with seven different schools represented among the individual winners at Friday's meet.
Monday, August 14, 2017 - KUSI's Michael Turko wraps up another case with a big win tonight for a veteran who was left toothless. Turko says he's a local musician who thought his flute-playing days were done but now he's back in the game. In Dehesa, a tug-of-war continues between a homeowners association and the postal service.
The launch of a food delivery service on the Gold Coast's busiest beach is causing controversy. While beach businesses aren't legal in the city, operators insist they aren't breaking any laws.
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At least eight people were killed in a suicide bomb attack on a restaurant in Mogadishu on Wednesday. Police officer Mohamed Nur confirmed to Xinhua about the bomb attack which hit the Posh Restaurant in Hodan district claimed eight lives.
"We can now confirm eight people were killed in the bomb attack. The attackers used a vehicle loaded with explosives and rammed into the restaurant," Nur was quoted as saying.
The explosion also hit Pizza House which is located opposite to Posh Restaurant. The two restaurants are frequented by government officials and young people. A witness said the explosion was huge and could be felt from a distance.
Heavy gunfire could be heard as gunmen fought inside the restaurant, frequented by local youth and public servants. No group has claimed responsibility for the attacks but Al-Shabaab terrorist group has been behind similar attacks in the capital.
Famous Nollywood actor, James Ikechukwu Esomugha, otherwise known as Jim Iyke has described Nigeria as a joke of Africa.
The actor said the giant of Africa title had since been taken away from Nigeria due to bad leadership.
Iyke was among those who on Wednesday stormed Abuja to join forces with anti-Buhari protesters who are seekingg for the resignation or the resumption of president Buhari.
Jim Iyke, who spoke to newsmen in Abuja said that “Nigeria that was once the giant of Africa is now the joke of Africa”.
He equally stressed that our ‘mumu don do.’
“Enough is enough. It is a simple thing, our mantra is one and our decision is one.
“Unequivocally, we are saying that the president either resumes or resigns. It is natural when you get old; you shift and let the young ones take over.”
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FLORIDA CITY, FLA. (WSVN) - - One person has been killed after a shooting involving a police officer in Florida City.
According to Miami-Dade Police, a Florida City police officer was involved in a shooting near Northwest Second Avenue and 14th Street, at around 2:15 p.m., Wednesday.
One person was shot and killed by detectives. No officers were injured.
BREAKING: One man shot and killed by detectives in Florida City. Circumstances still under investigation. No officers hurt @wsvn pic.twitter.com/SrPb9MUmn6 — Andrew Dymburt (@DymburtNews) May 30, 2018
It is unknown what led to the shooting.
Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.
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The naira on Monday depreciated further against the dollar at the parallel market, exchanging at N367 to the dollar.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Nigerian currency lost one point from N366 posted on Friday, while the Pound Sterling and the Euro closed at N476 and N432.
At the Bureau De Change (BDC) segment, the naira was sold at N363 to the dollar, while the Pound Sterling and the Euro closed at N476 and N432, respectively.
The naira, however, appreciated at the investors’ window as it closed at 362.50, stronger than N365.68, its opening rate.
Traders said that the demand for foreign exchange outstripped its supply.
NAN reports that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is intervening at the foreign exchange market to stabilise the naira.
The naira had rallied around N363 to the dollar for about two weeks until market forces dragged it into depreciation. (NAN)
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Majeed Waris has been included in FC Porto’s squad list for the knockout phase of the 2018 UEFA Champions League by coach Sergio Conceicao.
The Ghana international, who joined Porto on a short-term deal from French Club Lorient, made the cut of 21 Players submitted to UEFA.
Warisl was named among six strikers in the squad to face Liverpool.
He made his debut for the 2004 Champions League winners a Cup match against Sporting Lisbon on Wednesday.
FC Porto will welcome sleeping English giants Liverpool at the Estadio do Dragao in the first leg 1/16 clash on February 14.
Lawrence police report officer-involved shooting
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Lawrence police say a man was shot during a traffic stop by at least one police officer after the stop escalated into a confrontation.
Police Capt. Anthony Brixius says the person who was shot Tuesday evening was hospitalized in stable condition.
The Lawrence Journal-World reports the officer began struggling with the driver of a vehicle he had stopped near a busy Lawrence intersection.
Brixius says a second officer arrived but he could not confirm how many officers fired their weapons.
Few other details were released, including whether the person who was shot was the vehicle's driver.
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Cops in St. Augustine, Florida got an anonymous tip on Saturday about a man and woman doing drugs in their car in the middle of a parking lot.
When they searched the car, they found drug paraphernalia and a substance that tested positive for crystal meth. And the woman’s name was, Crystal Methvin.
This isn’t actually the first time we’ve seen a name like this. The same Crystal Methvin got arrested for drugs back in January.
It’s a sad situation, and “crystal meth” is rampant around the 2 Virginias. Watch the video to learn some startling facts about the illegal drug.
It appears that no South Africans were caught up in an Istanbul nightclub shooting on New Year's Eve in which at least 39 people were killed.
It is believed that 16 foreigners are among the dead.
Department of International Relations and Co-operation spokesperson Clayson Monyela said: "So far (there is) no information suggesting any South African may have been affected by that unfortunate incident."
The Guardian reported that the Turkish Interior Minister said the gunman is still at large, despite earlier reports that he had been killed by police.
A lone gunman entered the Reina club, one of the most prestigious nightspots in the city.
It is situated on the shores of the Bosphorus on the European side of the city and has a terrace that goes down to the water's edge.
The gunman was said to be using Kalashnikovs.
Source: News24
Conrad and Devon meet their new patient that happens to be a famous baseball player.
[India] Mar 20 (ANI): Mumbai Railway traffic was affected on Tuesday after the students of the All India Act Apprentice Association staged a protest on the railway tracks between Matunga and Dadar station on the central line.
Around 500 students staged a rail blockade demanding jobs in the railways sector.
The Central Railway said rail traffic between Dadar and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus was affected due to the protest.
Dhiego Lima earns a hard fought three round decision over teammate Gilbert Smith in one of the best fights of the season. Check out the fight
Rollins (neck) is ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Lions.
Rollins came down on his neck after bringing down Lions WR Marvin Jones, was subsequently carted off the field and then taken to a local hospital. He's far from certain to play in the first round of the playoffs next weekend.
Firefighters quickly contained a two-acre brush fire that sparked along northbound Interstate 15 in Escondido Friday.
The brush fire erupted along northbound I-15, just south of Gopher Canyon Road, just before 1:25 p.m., Cal Fire San Diego said. The fire quickly grew to two acres.
In less than 40 minutes, firefighters from the ground and the air had stopped the fire’s spread. Cal Fire San Diego said firefighters would remain on scene for about two hours to mop up and patrol the area.
California Highway Patrol shut down one lane of northbound I-15 as firefighters contained the blaze.
No other information was available.
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For Indiana preschoolers, early learning has taken a small step forward, as well as a stumbling step back.
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"Dreams come true," P!nk posted in Instagram with an exceedingly cute photo of Willow and Rihanna in an embrace. "My daughter lives for this woman. So do I."
P!nk's husband, Carey Hart, also shared a photo of the meeting, with yet another heart-warming shot of Willow meeting Rihanna. "I thought for sure mama P!nk had the Grammy in the bag tonight, but it didn't happen," Hart posted to Instagram, referencing the singer's nomination for Best Pop Solo Performance at the 60th annual GRAMMYs ceremony. "But, she made the night VERY memorable for Willz!!! Willz has been a fan of Rihanna for a long time, and mama got an intro for her. Major mom points tonight." See the posts - here.
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PRAGUE, Czech Republic — Newcastle has completed the permanent signing of goalkeeper Martin Dubravka from Sparta Prague.
Sparta and Newcastle confirmed the transfer on Wednesday after the Premier League club activated an option to sign the 29-year-old Slovak, who joined the Magpies on loan in January.
Newcastle says Dubravka signed a contract until June 2022.
The goalkeeper had an impressive debut for Newcastle in a 1-0 victory over Manchester United and played 12 league matches overall.
Newcastle manager Rafa Benitez says: “We’re delighted to finalize the permanent signing of Martin to Newcastle United today. Ever since he arrived with us on loan he has shown a fantastic attitude and great work ethic, and of course we have been very impressed with his performances for us on the pitch last season.”
Dubravka has played 10 internationals for Slovakia.
Political analyst Prof Herman Manyora has predicted a possible 2022 Ali Hassan Joho Presidential candidacy.
According to Manyora, Joho was handed the ticket by the deliberate absence of the three NRM principals Kalonzo Musyoka, Musalia Mudavadi and Moses Wetangula.
London police say they have arrested a 24-year-old-man who allegedly tried to climb a wall outside Buckingham Palace on Sunday night.
The Metropolitan Police said Monday the suspect didn't have any weapons on him and "the incident is not being treated as terrorist related."
He was arrested on suspicion of trespass and suspicion of possessing a controlled substance.
The department said its Royalty and Specialist Protection Command arrested the man after he allegedly stepped over a low fence and tried to scale a wall outside the palace.
Buckingham Palace is the official home of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, although she is often at one of her other residences.
Police say he was given a mental health assessment and released on conditional bail.
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro salutes next to his wife Cilia Flores, as they arrive for the celebrations for the seventh anniversary of the Bolivarian Militia in Caracas on Monday, when the army declared loyalty to Maduro, who ordered troops into the streets ahead of a major protest by opponents trying to oust him. Embattled Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro announced plans Monday to expand the number of civilians involved in armed militias as tensions in the crisis-wracked South American nation continued to rise.
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Panorama just announced this year’s star-studded lineup. The festival will take place at Randall’s Island Park in New York City from July 27th – 29th and will headlined by The Weeknd, Janet Jackson & The Killers. And will also featuring performances by Gucci Mane, SZA, Cardi B, Dua Lipa, Daniel Caesar, Supa BWE, Jhené Aiko, PVRIS, and more. You can see the full list of act below and purchase tickets now here.
Road signs have been erected on Conor Pass indicating where traffic should pull in.
The mountain pass, known for its iconic views of a deep glacial valley, has seen some major traffic disruption of late.
One bus which recently attempted to traverse the pass from Dingle had several windows damaged after becoming lodged in the cliff’s over-hang.
On narrow parts of the road, on the approach to Dingle, Kerry County Council have erected signs indicating where traffic should pull in to allow oncoming traffic to pass.
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James McCarthy has been named in the Republic of Ireland’s provisional squad for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers.
The Everton midfielder was not fit to be named in the squad for Saturday’s game with Stoke City but is back in training.
McCarthy had been suffering with a knee injury but the Blues hope he will be available for selection for this week’s game with Hajduk Split or the trip to Manchester City on Monday.
Ireland boss Martin O’Neill has named a 39-man ahead of September’s games with Georgia and Serbia.
Ronald Koeman and O’Neill were locked in a public spat over McCarthy’s fitness last season as the pair argued over his call-ups to the Ireland squad.
But McCarthy is expected to be fit to play by the time Ireland play their latest round of World Cup qualifiers.
Richard Biener of SUSE has just announced the release of the GNU Compiler Collection 7.2.GCC 7.2 is available this morning and is a point release to this year's GCC 7 stable release. This is the first point release since the GCC 7.1 release earlier this year, which was the first stable version of GCC 7.The GCC 7.2 update has more than 95 bug fixes. GCC 8 meanwhile is the next major release of this GNU compiler due out in 2018.GCC 7.2 can be downloaded from GNU.org
Before you ever take a bite out of your groceries, their costs can take a significant bite into your budget. Here are ways to save money there. USA TODAY
Oscar Isaac really has the sexy-smolder look down. The 38-year-old Cuban and Guatemalan actor, who stars in Star Wars: The Last Jedi, has conquered Hollywood not only with his incredible talent, but also with his insanely good looks. From his early days in All About the Benjamins to his roles in Robin Hood, Inside Llewyn Davis, and The Promise, Oscar has given us plenty of reasons to swoon. Keep reading for Oscar's hottest moments of all time, and then watch him explain how Harrison Ford nearly sabotaged his Star Wars flight plan.
Buyouts coming to your agency? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey tells you what you need to know before you go.
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ISLAMABAD, Apr 24 (APP):The Karachi Timber Manufacturing Group delegation called on the Minister of State for Finance Rana Muhammad Afzal Khan here Tuesday and discussed matters of mutual interests.
The delegation was led by the General Secretary of the group, Mukhtar Dosani, a statement said here today.
Members of the delegation discussed with the Minister matters regarding duties and taxes on import of Medium Density Fireboard (MDF). They also shared with the Minister proposals that would help the commercial importers of MDF which is eventually supplied to small workshops, carpenters and value addition industry.
The Minister said that the proposals will be discussed in detail with the Revenue Division and accorded due consideration.
Other members of the delegation were Mr. Mushtaq Vali Muhammad and Mr.Saeed A. Basathia.
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PORTAGE, MI – The grass at McCamley Field has absorbed the blood, sweat and tears from Portage Central and Portage Northern football players since 1965.
The teams have shared the field since 1965, and Friday’s contest between the Mustangs and Huskies marked the final time the crosstown rivals battled for supremacy of the 100-yard stretch of turf along Westnedge Avenue before Northern moves into its new Huskie Stadium in 2018.
The game was a memorable one for Central, which used a smothering defense to pull away for a 28-3 win over Northern and clinch its 12th playoff berth in 13 seasons.
Follow along to see how the Mustangs pulled away with a big win against the rival Huskies.
As we get older most of us start to look a little rough around the edges, but if the Capitol One speaker (US$300) is anything to go by, Klipsch is still quite the looker at 70 years old. The Capitol of its name is Capitol Records, established in 1942, and everyone who buys one of the speakers gets a free record from its catalogue, with albums from Miles Davis and Thelonius Monk to choose from.
Of course, the Capitol One can’t play them, but it does come with an 8-hour battery life and Bluetooth 4.0 for hooking it up to your phone.
Admit it, you were only ever going to play that record on Spotify anyway.
Philip Kennicott: “This exhibition highlights problems far deeper than those raised by the all-too-successful blockbuster shows of the past. This isn’t about managing success and finding the right balance between access for crowds and the integrity of the individual aesthetic experience. Rather, this is about the nature of experience itself, and whether museums want to reinforce an understanding of existence that is fractured, competitive, capitalistic and ultimately alienated from art.”
Wendy Williams has some killer 'Gossip' Exclusive: Daytime talk show maven Wendy Williams will host and produce a new series for ID called “Death By Gossip With Wendy Williams,” recounting murders fueled by rumor and innuendo....
Sweet ’16: CBS renews 'Mom,' Mike & Molly' and '2 Broke Girls' CBS has renewed “Mom,” “Mike & Molly” and “2 Broke Girls,” keeping the three comedies on the schedule for the 2015-16 season. “Mom” — starring Anna Faris and Allison Janney...
Star snaps of the day Alessandra Ambrosio brings us back, Miley Cyrus and Rihanna show skin with Tom Ford, the "American Idol" judges get to work and more.
First look at Kim Kardashian on '2 Broke Girls' The first image of Kim Kardashian’s highly publicized appearance on “2 Broke Girls” has been released, and naturally the reality-TV queen looks head-to-toe chic. Sporting sleek, straight locks and a...
Prosecutors have charged three Milwaukee men in last year's fatal shooting of a 9-year-old girl struck by a bullet as she watched TV.
Thirty-two-year-old Otha Jose Brown Jr. 21-year-old Damonta Jennings and 25-year-old Tony Powell Jr. are all charged with first-degree reckless homicide in the killing of Za'Layia (zah-LAY'-ah) Jenkins. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports Brown and Powell are in custody, while an arrest warrant is out for Jennings.
Za'Layia was inside a relative's home in May 2016 when she was hit by a bullet fired from outside the home.
The complaint says the suspects fired at the home after a woman scolded them for taking part in an apparent drug sale. The men drove off, but when they returned someone fired at the car and a gunfight broke out.
Dennis Gartman, The Gartman Letter, talks about bifurcation in the energy space after Hurricane Harvey as oil prices dip and gasoline prices soar.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Sito Mobile Ltd
* SITO Mobile reports 28 percent increase in revenues for second quarter
* Q2 loss per share $0.17
* Q2 revenue $10.8 million versus I/B/E/S view $10.8 million
* Q2 earnings per share view $-0.02 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* SITO Mobile - ‍ management believes current cash levels, among others will be adequate to meet anticipated working capital needs, for next 12 months​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The author of a new study on rainfall says Arizona's summer monsoon could grow stronger in the coming decades with climate change. Arizona could see heavier monsoon rains and less winter snow as the planet warms The author of a new study on rainfall says Arizona's summer monsoon could grow stronger in the coming decades with climate change.
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A WOMAN whose mother had an ‘awful and painful death’ is looking to raise money for a pro-assisted dying charity.
As reported, Emma Cozzi from North End, Portsmouth, is campaigning to get assisted dying legalised after her mother Ruth died last year from a rare bacterial disease.
She is raising money for Dignity In Dying with a 1960s -themed event in her mother’s memory.
It will be held close to the day her mother would have turned 60, on September 29.
Emma said: ‘It would have been her 60th birthday this year, so the event is a 60’s-themed event with live music from the Mr Clean and the sounds of the Jam and the Fab Beatles.
‘Fancy dress is also optional, but it should be a great event. There are 200 tickets to sell and they are selling quickly so far.’
The party will be taking place at The Lounge in Lees Lane, Gosport, with doors open at 7.30pm.
Tickets cost £10 – to order yours go to theloungegosport.co.uk or call 07595 311826.
District Judge Dane Watkins Jr. on Tuesday sentenced a Shelley man to five to 18 years in prison for sexually abusing two 13-year-old girls. Ruben Ponce, 20, pleaded guilty March 1 to two counts of lewd conduct with a child younger than 16 in two cases.
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PENSACOLA, FLA.— In a press release, NAS officials shared the following announcement:
Due to potential inclement weather from Tropical Storm Nate, Naval Air Station Pensacola will curtail normal operations and close the installation to all visitors today, Friday, Oct 6th at 5 p.m. Only mission essential personnel are required to report for duty. No personnel evacuations have been ordered at this time. Aircraft from Training Air Wing SIX will be hangared on board the installation.
Pending significant changes in weather forecast, the base will reopen and resume normal operations on Monday, Oct 9th.
The MGM Grand fire occurred on November 21, 1980 at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. The fire killed 85 people, most through smoke inhalation.
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After a relaxing of the rules in recent years, why has the Crucible banned the wearing of football shirts at the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield?
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Not to be upstaged by the release of an album that all of her Fleetwood Mac bandmates contributed to except for her, Stevie Nicks has returned with her first solo song since 2014’s 24 Karat Gold: Songs from the Vault. The track, “Your Hand I Will Never Let It Go,” comes from the soundtrack to the new dramatic film from Focus Features, The Book of Henry, which stars Naomi Watts and Sarah Silverman. The song was written by Thomas Bartlett (also known as Doveman) and (!) Ryan Miller from Guster. (Miller posted on Guster’s Facebook about the collaboration, which he called “ONE THE GREATEST EXPERIENCES OF MY LIFE”).
The sparse, constantly mutating ballad finds Nicks bridging country-tinged pop songwriting with some modern electronic production and New Age-y flourishes. Watch the lyric video and hear the song below.
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The family of 2-year-old Nain Dominguez said they're heartbroken following his death, which is being investigated as an accidental death by the El Paso County Sheriff's Office.
Most recent candlesticks pattern : N/A
Trend : Near term up
Tenkan-Sen level : 114.64
Kijun-Sen level : 114.16
Ichimoku cloud top : 113.55
Ichimoku cloud bottom : 113.52
New strategy :
Stand aside
Position : -
Target : -
Stop : -
Although the greenback has edged higher after yesterday’s rally and near term bullishness remains for the rise from 111.59 low to extend further gain to 115.00, loss of near term upward momentum should prevent sharp move beyond 115.38 resistance and reckon upside would be limited to 115.50, price should falter below 115.75-80, risk from there has increased for a retreat later.
In view of this, would not chase this rise here and would be prudent to stand aside in the meantime. Below the Kijun-Sen (now at 114.16) would suggest top is possibly formed, risk weakness to 113.70-75 but break of the lower Kumo (now at 113.52) is needed to add credence to this view, bring correction to support at 113.25.
New Music: Blink feat. Maka – Dedication
BLiNK teams up with Maka on the vocals and Spax on production for this soulful and inspirational record titled “Dedication“. As always Blink delivers superb content with a clear message. Listen to “Dedication” below:
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Far as Saturdays go, this one isn't great because there's only one game -- Texas Tech at TCU -- between two teams ranked in the CBS Sports Top 25 (and one). That's it. So we'll almost exclusively be watching ranked teams vs. unranked teams. But you should understand that there are matchups where the ranked teams are at great risk on the road. For instance, No. 11 Oklahoma is an underdog at unranked Texas. And No. 20 Kentucky is an underdog at unranked Missouri. And No. 15 Clemson is only a slight favorite at unranked Wake Forest.
In other words, Saturday should still be interesting -- especially Oklahoma-Texas, where two lottery picks (Trae Young and Mohamed Bamba) will be on display. Here's how the Top 25 (and one) looks heading into things.
A gang of four planning to loot a petrol pump at Katraj was arrested by the sleuths of Bharati Vidyapeeth police station on the intervening night of Monday–Tuesday.
The gang was arrested following a tip off provided to police by an informer. The arrested men were identified as Prasad Gaikwad, 20, a resident of Lohegaon; Kiran Dole, 23, a resident of Katraj; Shankar Bhosale, 21, and Mazhar Sayyad, 19, both residents of Yerawada.
Both Gaikwad and Dole are history sheeters and have cases of assault, robbery and theft against them. Dole was even externed for two years in the past.
The accused persons had planned to rob a newly-inaugurated petrol pump near Hotel Marthe Shahi on the Mumbai –Bengaluru highway.
According to police, the four were waiting near a remote area on their motorcycles with choppers and rods. However, they were nabbed before they could carry out the heist.
We are pleased to inform you that the company, Arfin India Limited has bagged purchase orders worth Rs. 170 Crores from JSW Steel Limited for supply of various Aluminium Deox Products and various Cored Wire Products for the year 2018-19.
At 11:31 hrs Arfin India was quoting at Rs 500.00, up Rs 29.70, or 6.32 percent.
The share touched its 52-week high Rs 597.00 and 52-week low Rs 153.32 on 15 February, 2018 and 14 August, 2017, respectively.Currently, it is trading 16.25 percent below its 52-week high and 226.12 percent above its 52-week low.Source : BSE
The CBI had initiated an inquiry after receiving a complaint.
A CBI team today conducted searches at the main office of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in Vadodara city and questioned some officials.The agency had initiated an inquiry after receiving a complaint about allegations of bribery against GST officials. "No one has been arrested yet," a CBI official said, adding that the inquiry was at a very primary stage.
April 10 Trimble Inc
* Trimble to offer complete end-to-end ecosystem for forestry supply chain management with acquisition of BOS Forestry
* Trimble Inc - financial terms were not disclosed.
* Trimble Inc says it has acquired Canadian-based BOS Forestry, a provider of collaboration, harvesting, production and lumber sale solutions Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
#532, True History, Mr. President "John Adams" 5/8/49 ABC, The American Trail "Dispatch From NY" 2/6/53 Syndicated.
Tuned To Yesterday features programs from radio's golden era. Drama, Comedy, Western, Sci-Fi and more. Produced by Mark Lavonier.
About Sherwood Community Centre
Carers Trust East Midlands has its own well-established day centres providing a caring and enabling place for people with care needs while their carers take a much needed break. The aim is to provide an interactive and stimulating experience for those living with physical or mental care needs. All day care services provide a range of activities such as cookery, tabletop games, arts and crafts, music and singing and reminiscence.
The queen of impressions, Doireann Garrihy is back and this time she’s taking on Love Island’s Meghan.
The blonde bombshell, who has been renamed as ‘Muggy Megan’, has been one of the most Tweeted about contestants due to her questionable behaviour in the Villa.
A post shared by Megan Barton-Hanson (@meganbartonhanson_) on Jun 27, 2018 at 9:45am PDT
The radio presenter posted her impressive impression on her Instagram with the caption, “Megan 6 minutes after a new lad walks in”.
“I dunno like, I told him I liked him like five minutes ago and he said he doesn’t want to kiss me yet ’cause it’s a bit disrespectful, and I’m like it’s a bit of kick in the teeth, like,” she said pulling off the contestant’s hair flick.
“I don’t know what’s wrong with me”
Following the success of your online sketch show, The Doireann Project, the radio presenter secured a series two which will be aire on RTÉ Two later this year.
The Worst Accents And Best Props From Movies In 2017 It's the time of year when you start hearing superlative lists — best of, worst of, least, most, etc. This week on All Things Considered you'll hear some "Highly Specific Superlatives." First up, a movie roundup including best prop trend, worst accent and best coats.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - SDM Group Holdings Ltd:
* SDM GROUP HOLDINGS - ANNOUNCES PLACING OF UNLISTED BONDS WITH AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF UP TO HK$80 MILLION Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Shepard hauled in two of seven targets for 29 yards in Sunday's 17-16 win over the Panthers.
Shepard was quiet the majority of the game before notching a pair of second-half receptions. The special teams ace served in the complementary receiving role he's gotten accustomed to filling in the latter half of the campaign, an expanded opportunity that led to career highs in receptions (23), targets (40), yards (341) and touchdowns (two). While his performance this season was certainly encouraging, the Bucs will likely be looking to upgrade their receiving corps behind Mike Evans through free agency and/or the draft in the offseason.
(KLFY) – The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for Acadiana until 2:00 p.m.
Monday is starting off warm and muggy but mostly quiet with only a few light showers early this morning.
Storms will become more likely and widespread across Acadiana as we get into the late morning and early afternoon.
Strong to severe weather is possible today with damaging winds being the primary threat but the setup is conducive for isolated tornadoes.
Currently, Storm Prediction Center has most of Acadiana hatched in an “enhanced risk” which is a 3 out of 5 for likelihood for severe storms.
Drier weather will return tomorrow with a cold blast of air on track for later this week.
To get the latest on your forecast, CLICK HERE.
The unnamed couple is said to have got into an argument after the 33-year-old woman arrived home late after going to church. Cops in Botswana, Africa, say that during the course of the disagreement, she ripped off his testicles with her teeth.
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AAA Michigan: Statewide average gas prices fall 2 cents
DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — AAA Michigan says gas prices statewide have fallen by about 2 cents per gallon in the past week.
The Dearborn-based auto club announced late Sunday that the average price for self-serve regular unleaded gasoline was about $2.56 per gallon. AAA notes it's the first decline in three weeks. Prices are about 20 cents more than at the same point last year.
Michigan's lowest average price was about $2.49 per gallon in the Flint area. The highest was about $2.62 per gallon in the Marquette area.
The Detroit-area's average daily gas price was about $2.59 per gallon, about 3 cents less than last week's average.
AAA Michigan surveys daily fuel prices at 2,800 gas stations across the state.
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Weights for Saturday’s battle of former world champions Anthony Crolla and Ricky Burns as they meet in a 12-round lightweight bout that will headline a big day of boxing that will be broadcast EXCLUSIVELY IN THE UNITED STATES, LIVE ON AWE- A WEALTH OF ENTERTAINMENT, beginning at 2 PM ET/11 AM PT
(Photo by Mark Robinson)
The fight card will also be streamed live on the AWE channel on www.klowdtv.com
Anthony Crolla 134.9 – Ricky Burns 134.5
Conor Benn 146.6 – Nathan Clarke 146
Sam Eggington 147 – Mohamed Mimoune 145.8
Robbie Barrett 134.4 – Lewis Ritson 133.9
Hosea Burton 179.4 – Saidou Sall 171.8
Gavin McDonnell – Jozsef Ajtai
Monday, 2 January 2017
Choi! This Nigerian couple designed their living room with a functional N100m Rolls Royce
Dilly and Fifi Emenyiora actually parked a functional Rolls Royce in their sitting room. The over $ 200k (about 100 million naira) ride rotates on display and occasionally the couple takes the luxurious vehicle out and drive it.
See video of the car rotating:
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Dennis Edwards, the former lead singer of The Temptations, has passed away.
Motown has lost one of its original artists.
According to Rolling Stone, Dennis died Thursday night in Chicago due to complications from meningitis.
While he wasn’t the original lead singer of the Temptations, Dennis joined in 1968. He was the voice behind such classics as I Can’t Get Next To You and Papa Was A Rollin’ Stone.
Dennis was part of the Temptations rotating lineup, and he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as part of the group in 1989. He also received a Lifetime Achievement Grammy along with The Temptations in 2013.
Dennis would have been 75 on Saturday.
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A pair of construction projects at the Newport School District is done, with school officials saying the work will provide a better look at the school's athletic history as well as more space.
The $1.7 million project included a complete renovation of the lobby outside the school's basketball gym, as well as work at the concession stand and restrooms on the home side of the Newport football stadium.
Superintendent Larry Bennett said the project includes trophy cases, while there will be more lobby and restroom space as well.
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Following a 132-110 victory Monday night against the visiting Golden State Warriors, a trolling Denver Nuggets fan shouted to Kevin Durant that his squad will see him in the Playoffs.
“Yeah, we’ll sweep your ass,” responded an irritated KD.
The Nuggets tied an NBA record with 24 three-pointers made in the upset win.
Per the AP:
The Warriors couldn’t counter Denver’s dizzying display, sinking just 8 of 32 3-pointers. Even Stephen Curry couldn’t keep up with Denver’s surprise sharpshooters, finishing 1 of 11 from beyond the arc. “I felt confident, every shot I took felt like it was going in,” Curry said. “Just got served a humble slice of cupcake.”
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Kleiner Perkins partner Mary Meeker traditionally provides Silicon Valley with its most densely packed data dump of the year, in the form of her annual presentation on internet trends at Recode’s Code conference . If you couldn’t be there in person today, you can still peruse Meeker’s 294-slide deck .
Don’t be afraid to skim past the early slides; they tend to contain factoids that might be intuitively obvious to you, such as smartphone sales flattening out and Amazon’s Echo devices being a smash hit. Even if you do a lot of skimming, however, you’re likely to slow down and get sucked in by one or more later sections. For me, the most transfixing chunk begins on slide 216, contrasting the U.S. and China’s respective roles in the technology industry. Five years ago, only two of the top 20 internet companies were Chinese; now nine are, just behind the U.S.’s 11.
Last year, I shared some tips on how to read Meeker’s report. All of my advice applies equally this year.
• Caleb John Ament, 18, of Sebeka, was stopped and issued a citation for exhibition driving.
Aug. 1
• Barbara Andy Miller, 20, of Bertha, was issued a citation for using a wireless device while driving after being involved in a motor vehicle accident.
• Gary Lee Robinson, 33, of Wadena, was stopped and issued a citation for driving after suspension.
Aug. 2
• Joshua Frederick Clews, 22, of Wadena, was stopped and issued a citation for driving after revocation.
Aug. 3
• Jeffrey Ryan Bock, 36, of New York Mills was issued a citation for theft.
• Christopher Lee Andrew Smith, 43, of New York Mills, was issued a citation for theft.
• Jeffrey Ryan Bock, 36, of New York Mills, was arrested for 3rd degree DWI. Bock was transported to the Wadena County Jail.
Aug. 6
• Lorenzo Staten, 61, of Wadena, was arrested for 4th degree criminal sexual conduct. Staten was transported to the Wadena County Jail.
The Wadena Police Department answered 108 calls for service this past week.
St. Paul man dies after falling into Cannon River
WELCH, Minn. (AP) — Goodhue County sheriff's officials say a fisherman has died after falling into the Cannon River.
Authorities say the 40-year-old St. Paul man was fishing with his family on Memorial Day and was standing on a steep bank when he fell into the fast-moving river.
Deputies and Department of Natural Resources conservation officers launched a water search and recovered the man's body about 1 mile down river.
Former Minsiter of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode has revealed how President Muhammadu Buhari was humbled by the Biafra separatist groups with their sit-at-home-order.
Fani-Kayode said the success of today’s outing was a clear indication that Buhari has lost his respect in the eyes of the word.
He wrote on his Facebook post thus, “IPOB’s “stay at home” order has brought the east to a standstill. These brave young freedom fighters who have continued to resist the tyranny of Muhammadu Buhari by peaceful means have won the respect of the world. They are martyrs and heroes. God bless my friend and brother Nnamdi Kanu!”
Meanwhile, members of the Biafra Zionists Federation, BZF, Wednesday morning made a futile attempt to take over Enugu Government House.
DAILY POST reports that the Zionists led by their self-acclaimed President, Barr. Benjamin Onwuka stormed the Government House as early as 7 am with Biafra flags but were resisted by security agencies.
The Chilean joined Man Utd from Arsenal in a straight-swap deal involving Henrikh Mkhitaryan. Wenger is apparently gutted to have lost his star player and has explained that he has made a mistake. The Frenchman was speaking at a Q&A session for the club's executive box holders when he claimed if he “had his time again” then he would have sold Sanchez to Manchester City in the summer. The Blues submitted a £60million bid which was knocked back by the Gunners.
GETTY Arsene Wenger has revealed how much Alexis Sanchez will earn at Manchester United.
Wenger was also asked about Sanchez’s wage at Old Trafford, which was believed to be £500,000-a-week. But the Arsenal boss pointed upwards towards the ceiling when he was asked if the figure was £600,000-a-week, indicating it was even more, according to the Mirror. Gunners fans then tabled questions about the manager’s future, which he evaded, despite having 18 months left on his contract.
GETTY Sanchez moved to Old Trafford from Arsenal.
Cranbrook RCMP are once again calling their Cram the Cruiser event a success.
The annual fundraiser brings the community out to fill a police truck with non-perishables and gift cards for the Cranbrook Food Bank.
The Cranbrook detachment put on the fundraiser last Saturday alongside Cranbrook Auxiliary Constables and Real Canadian Superstore.
Almost 2000 pounds of food and over $1700 in cash donations was raised this year.
The RCMP say this surpasses all expectations. They are amazed by the generosity of people in the Cranbrook area and are calling this an amazing start to fundraising for the Holiday season.
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Texas Rangers infielder Jurickson Profar is patted on the head by second baseman Rougned Odor in celebration after he scored a during a spring training game Kansas City Royals at Surprise Stadium on Thursday, March 3, 2016, in Surprise, Ariz. (Smiley N. Pool/The Dallas Morning News)
"Like most, I grew up here kind of hating it, because you've never really seen anything else," he said. So he left, spending a few years living in Europe, then bouncing around to Portland, Houston and Seattle.
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College footballs year of the QB
Potentially the first three picks in the 2018 NFL draft. The reigning Heisman winner. A two-time top-four Heisman vote-getter. And that's just the half of it. Add it all up, and 2017 is truly shaping up as college's year of the quarterback. BY LUKE KNOX 
Winning numbers drawn in 'Play3 Night' game
ROCKY HILL, Conn. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Connecticut Lottery's "Play3 Night" game were:
5-7-1
(five, seven, one)
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SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The rival Koreas began two days of friendly basketball games in Pyongyang in their latest goodwill gesture amid a diplomatic push to resolve the nuclear standoff with North Korea.
Women from North and South Korea were mixed into two teams that competed against each other Wednesday at Pyongyang’s Ryugyong Jong Ju Yong Gymnasium. A game between the men’s mixed teams will be held later in the day.
The South Koreans will play against the North Korean men’s and women’s teams on Thursday before returning home on Friday.
The games will precede a planned three-day visit to North Korea by U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo for meetings over the future of the North’s nuclear program.
These companies are losing talent to the competition. Dmitrijs Bindemanis/Shutterstock
There are a ton of opportunities in the world of tech.
But not all tech companies are created equal when it comes to retaining top talent.
Job site Paysa recently released a report breaking down which tech companies were able to recruit and retain the best employees from April 2016 to April 2017 — and which struggled to keep the best employees on board.
Paysa tracks employee movements with its CompanyRank machine learning technology, which analyzes nearly 7.45 million points of data including résumés, job postings, and social activity across the past 15 years from 198,000 companies.
An employer's CompanyRank score improves whenever someone joins the company from another top-ranked company and declines as employees leave and the company repopulates with talent from lower-ranked companies.
Here are the 25 companies that saw their rankings slide the most drastically this year:
SAN ANTONIO (AP)  A federal magistrate judge has denied bail to a conspiracy theorist charged with a weapons violation after telling a Texas church that the killing of more than two dozen of its worshippers was a hoax.
The judge ruled Tuesday that Robert Mikell Ussery must remain in custody on a charge of being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm. He already faced a charge of making a terroristic threat over the hoax comment.
Ussery, who's 54, was convicted in 1984 and sentenced to four years in prison for burglary of a vehicle in Brazoria County, Texas.
The weapons charge centers on his armed presence March 5 at the First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs, about 30 miles (48 kilometers) southeast of San Antonio. Worshippers have said he and his girlfriend claimed the U.S. government fabricated the November 2017 mass shooting.
Monnet Ispat and Energy Ltd today reported a loss of Rs 751 crore on standalone basis during the quarter ended March 2018. Its net loss stood at Rs 449.52 crore during January-March 2017, the company said in a BSE filing.
The company's total income, however, increased to Rs 440.97 crore in the reported quarter compared to Rs 389 crore in the year-ago period.
Shares of the company closed at Rs 17.08 on the BSE, down 4.95 percent from their previous close.
The man charged with driving a car into counter-protesters during that rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, is originally from northern Kentucky.
James Alex Fields, 20, grew up in Florence, across the Ohio River from Cincinnati.
Fields’ mother, Samantha Bloom, told reporters they moved to northern Ohio a year ago because of her job.
A former Kentucky high school teacher of Fields told reporters Fields had some “radical ideas on race.”
Fields attended Cooper High School in Union, Kentucky.
The former teacher told WCPO-TV in Cincinnati that Fields was infatuated with Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party.
Fields has been charged with one count of second-degree murder, three counts of malicious wounding, and one count of hit-and-run attended failure to stop with injury.
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The cause of the January fire that destroyed a commercial complex in southwest Portland has been determined.
Portland Fire & Rescue reported Monday that electrical failure caused the Jan. 28 fire at the Macadam Center, located in the 5100 block of Southwest Macadam Avenue.
Crews battled the 4-alarm fire for hours and businesses that burned in the fire were devastated by the loss.
Back in January, firefighters called the smoke alarm system in place at the complex “inadequate,” saying alarms didn’t even start going off until the fire had been burning for several minutes. They added that there were no sprinklers in the building, which really added to the challenge of extinguishing it.
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Rudy Gobert will miss game two of the Utah Jazz's first-round series with the Los Angeles Clippers.
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The Jazz's starting center hyperextended his left knee and suffered a bone bruise when he knocked knees with Clippers forward Luc Mbah A Moute while setting a screen in game one of their NBA Western Conference playoff series, leaving the court just 13 seconds into the contest.
An MRI revealed no structural damage. Gobert will be evaluated game-by-game moving forward.
Derrick Favors will likely move into the starting center spot with Gobert sidelined. There will also be more minutes available for the likes of Boris Diaw and Jeff Withey.
Utah leads the series 1-0 after a 97-95 victory in game one.
RE:Vision Effects releases RE:Match v2 for After Effects and Premiere Pro
RE:Vision Effects (www.revisionfx.com) has released RE:Match 2 for Adobe After Effects and Adobe Premiere Pro. The upgrade addresses common color problems when using multiple shots and/or multiple cameras.
For general multicam shoots RE:Match matches, as best it can, one sequence's color appearance to match that of another. For stereo pairs, the software can further refine the overall color match by taking into account that the two views are captured at the same time with a relatively small distance between the views.
In addition, RE:Match is also able to propagate color changes into areas that are present in only one view. It can also make other details, such as reflections, specular highlights, and lens flares be consistent between the two views.
RE:Match costs $89.95 for the standard version and $189.95 for the pro version. Version 2 is a free upgrade for RE:Match Pro 1 users.
Portugal players (L-R) Manuel Fernandes, Ricardo Pereira and Gonçalo Guedes warm up during a training session at Cidade do Futebol in Oeiras, Portugal, May 30, 2018. EPA-EFE/JOAO RELVAS
Portugal player Gonçalo Guedes during a press conference at Cidade do Futebol in Oeiras, Portugal, May 30, 2018. EPA-EFE/JOAO RELVAS
Paris Saint Germain (PSG) forward Gonçalo Guedes, who was on loan this year to Spanish club Valencia, said Wednesday that he would not discuss his future until the World Cup ended.
The 21-year-old Guedes, who plays for Portugal's national team, said during a press conference at the training complex in Oeiras, a city outside Lisbon, that he was "focusing on the team" and would rather not "talk about clubs."
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A small-yet-charming 897-square-foot residence in Palo Alto, CA could be yours for a cool $2.59 million.
The two-bedroom, one bathroom home, at 128 Middlefield Road, is yet another downsized abode selling for millions in Silicon Valley's overheated real estate market. With the famed Googleplex a mere 15 minutes away, and the hubs of other tech giants also nearby, the home and others like it are in high demand.
The last time this home sold was in 2008 for $899,000, according to Redfin. Now with an asking price of $2,589,000, the home is actually priced below the average for the upscale city of Palo Alto - sort of. That price tag comes out to $2,886 per square foot, which is $1,430 above the average for the area.
April 24 Tassal Group Ltd
* There is clear evidence, following latest survey findings, that Tassal's Middle Harbour lease 214 and Gordon lease 219 are back to 100% full compliance.
* Confirm positive environmental improvement results at macquarie harbour Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
BSE-listed NBCC (India) has been showing consistent profit at a time when the construction industry is passing through a slowdown. In an interview with Jyoti Mukul, its Chairman and Managing Director Anoop Kumar Mittal says the government-controlled company will continue to focus on redeveloping the government’s properties and project management. Edited excerpts: What are your plans for railway station redevelopment? Initially the Indian Railways had allotted 10 stations to us but during the MoU-signing ceremony, the minister of railways desired we do 40-50 ...
Baku. 27 September. REPORT.AZ/ Marat Izmailov, former footballer of Gabala, has left Russia's Ararat team.
Report informs, contract between the parties terminated by mutual agreement.
35-year-old midfielder said he had made such a decision for personal reasons: "This is a very difficult decision for me, but for personal reasons I had to leave the team”.
Notably, Marat Izmailov wore uniform of "Gabala" in the second half of 2013-2014 season.
In summer, Izmaylov has scored 2 goals in four games.
April 13 DEAG Deutsche Entertainment AG :
* Continued high sales level with further improvement in earnings expected for 2017
* Sales of 204.9 million euros ($217.73 million) in 2016 prior to consolidation and was thus roughly on previous year's level
* EBIT in 2016 amounted to 0.5 million euros (previous year: -26.2 million euros)
* For 2017, executive board expects EBIT in medium to upper single-digit million euro range Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9411 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
April 6 Schmolz & Bickenbach AG:
* Successfully placed 200 million euro ($213.14 million) offering
* Notes due 2022 were allocated to orders received in a several times oversubscribed offer launched on April 3, 2017 (the "Offering")
* The notes will have a coupon of 5.625 percent and will mature on July 15, 2022 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9384 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
ATLANTA (AP) — The Department of Defense says a Georgia soldier was one of four U.S. troops killed in an ambush in Niger.
The agency said in a news release Friday that 29-year-old Staff Sgt. Dustin Wright of Lyons died Wednesday in the attack.
Wright’s father, Arnold, said his son grew up playing sports with his three brothers and liked to joke around. He followed both his parents and one of his brothers into the Army.
Wright was assigned to 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) at Fort Bragg in North Carolina.
His brother, Will, who also served, described his younger brother as “an amazing special forces soldier and an amazing friend.” Will Wright said the two were just 13 months apart, were very close and shared a special bond over their military service.
The average FTSE 100 chief executive pay packet has dropped by 17% in the past year, according to a new survey. But huge gaps, it says, remain between the top and the rest. Kate King reports.
Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan discuss the Midd-West School Districting hiring of a new head football coach and the initiation of the new varsity football program. We discussed some residents concerns that the incoming coach had a losing record, even an 1-10 season, but during the show we argued about which is more important–building good players and teamwork, or winning. A vibrant discussion about winning ensued and dominated the entire program.
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Collins (shoulder) has been upgraded to questionable for Tuesday's game against the Cavaliers, KL Chouinard of ATLand29.com reports.
Collins has been sidelined since the start of December with a sprained AC joint in his left shoulder, missing a total of five games during that span. He was originally given a 2-to-3 week timetable, so if he's able to give a go, this would be a much earlier return than expected. Look for Collins to test out the injury during Tuesday's morning shootaround, and potentially pregame warmups, before a final decision is made on his availability. If cleared, Collins should see a sizable role in the frontcourt right away with both Mike Muscala (ankle) and Dewayne Dedmon (leg) still out.
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The Kershaw County Sheriff's Office is hoping a team effort will help stop traffic fatalities in the county.
That's why the sheriff's office is teaming up with the Kershaw County Coroner's Office and the South Carolina Highway Patrol in an effort to curb the problem. The group will hold a news conference at 11 a.m. at the sheriff's office to reveal further details.
The sheriff's office says there have already been six traffic fatalities in Kershaw County to start the year.
In 2016, 19 people were killed on Kershaw County highways with about half of those involving DUI.
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The presenter was stunned when the former politician revealed that she had been provided the wrong information about her living arrangements.
Emma noted: “Normally you live on your own so what was it like living with 15 other people?”
“Terrible, absolutely terrible,” Ann replied. “There was noise all the time. I was woken up in the morning by loud pop music played by big brother.”
The brunette beauty then asked: “How do you think you’re going to fare now to just you with and your lovely cats that you adore?”
“Well I don’t have any cats thats misinformation,” Ann snapped back.
Towns finished with 28 points (10-15 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 6-6 FT), 12 rebounds, four assists and three steals in 37 minutes during Sunday's 97-92 victory over Dallas.
Towns backed up his last game with another strong performance Sunday. He appears to be looking for the basket a bit more on offense, and his teammates are rewarding him by delivering the ball. He was guilty of committing seven turnovers, a number that is likely an outlier. Owners will be hoping he can continue his nice form against Joel Embiid and the 76ers on Tuesday.
The Red and Blue Teams prep six entrees and in the middle of the challenge, Chef Ramsay raises the stakes.
STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut man police say was wanted for biting off another person’s earlobe and swallowing it during a drunken brawl in 2013 has been arrested again for what officials describe as another alcohol-fueled fight.
Stamford police say they responded to reports of a disturbance at an apartment at about 4:30 a.m. Sunday.
Police tell the Stamford Advocate a victim said Lajuj Emiliano and a 17-year-old boy attacked him after they ran out of beer.
Officers later realized the 33-year-old Emiliano was also Emilio Mendoza, wanted for skipping a court date to face an assault charge in the ear-biting incident.
Emiliano was charged with failing to appear in court and held on $150,000 bond. His case wasn’t listed in online court records and it wasn’t clear if he had a lawyer.
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Information from: The Advocate, http://www.stamfordadvocate.com
March 19 (Reuters) - Reckitt Benckiser Group Plc:
* ‍KEN HYDON AND JUDY SPRIESER HAVE CONFIRMED THAT THEY WILL RETIRE FROM BOARD​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reuters.Briefs@thomsonreuters.com)
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe drafted a memo on the firing of his onetime boss, James Comey.
That's according to a person familiar with the memo, who insisted on anonymity to discuss a secret document that has been provided to special counsel Robert Mueller.
The person says the memo concerned a conversation McCabe had with Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein about Rosenstein's preparations for Comey's firing.
The Associated Press reported in March that McCabe had drafted multiple memos, including about his interactions with President Donald Trump.
The New York Times first reported on the content of this particular memo.
McCabe became FBI acting director following Comey's firing last May. He was fired as deputy director in March amid an inspector general finding that he had misled internal investigators.
Maintenance work will require a single lane closure on the Rt 168 Bypass Bridge over the Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal overnight June 14 from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Repair work to the Triple Decker Bridge will require the full closure of Bainbridge Blvd at S Military Hwy starting on Monday, June 5 through Monday, June 26. A detour will be marked. GILMERTON BRIDGE CLOSED The Gilmerton Bridge will close overnight on Thursday, June 15 from 9pm-5am.
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Ex-Hibs boss John Collins indulged a fan in some friendly banter after being spotted in the middle of a busy Edinburgh city centre street.
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The supporter, filming his interaction with the former Scotland star, started shouting “the passing, the moving, the tempo” in reference to some of Collins’ favourite phrases in his work as a TV football pundit.
Collins took it in good humour, smiling and shouting “everything!” back at the fan as he walked along Chambers Street.
The ex-Celtic assistant was part of Sky Sports’ coverage of Scotland’s 1-0 victory over Slovakia.
READ MORE - Five things we learned from Scotland 1 - 0 Slovakia
This rendering shows how the hotel-conference center and Thomas A. Dorsey Museum complex might look when it is built beside The Mill amphitheater, on the footprint of the Avanti Building in downtown Villa Rica. A 72-room hotel, a conference center, a museum to a musical legend -- and a long-awaited road project -- may soon be coming to Villa Rica as part of a development that would transform the heart of the city.
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An infant has been killed in a fire in an informal settlement in Strand, a city fire and rescue spokesperson said. City fire and rescue services responded to the emergency in Pholile Street, Lwandle Strand at approximately 18:00 on Monday, spokesperson Tracey Whittaker said.
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A Long Beach woman has pleaded guilty to helping smuggle gun parts and thousands of rounds of ammunition to the Philippines.
The Long Beach Press-Telegram says 61-year-old Marlou Mendoza entered the plea Monday and could face up to 15 years in federal prison.
Her son, Mark, remains a fugitive.
Federal prosecutors say that in 2011, Mendoza shipped tens of thousands of 22.-caliber rounds to her native country without providing the required written notice. She was arrested last year at Los Angeles International Airport as she returned from a trip to the Philippines.
An indictment alleges that her son used his company, Last Resort Armaments, to order more than $100,000 worth of firearms equipment and ammunition, including parts for M-16 and AR-15 rifles that require State Department licenses for shipping
BERLIN (AP) - A vast trove of art which a German collector kept hidden from the world for decades will be shown simultaneously at museums in Switzerland and Germany later this year.
Collector Cornelius Gurlitt died in May 2014, months after German authorities announced they stumbled upon more than 1,000 artworks at his Munich apartment while investigating a tax case.
Switzerland's Kunstmuseum Bern, which Gurlitt designated as his sole heir, announced Wednesday it would co-host the "Dossier Gurlitt" shows together with the Bundeskunsthalle in Bonn.
The Bern museum will focus on art considered "degenerate" during the Nazi period, while the Bonn show will focus on art stolen from Jewish owners.
The art will be on show from November through March 2018. It's the first time the collection will be shown to the public.
The Port of Kennewick’s Columbia Gardens Urban Wine & Artisan Village is under construction on east Columbia Drive in Kennewick. Port of Kennewick
The Political Junkie
MPR News Host Kerri Miller runs down the week in politics with Ken Rudin, host of The Political Junkie Podcast. This week they discuss what strategy Democrats will need to adopt to succeed in the future.
TOKYO (AP) — Belgian David Goffin reached a second straight Japan Open tennis final with a tense 7-6(3), 7-6(6) victory over Argentina's Diego Schwartzman on Saturday.
Goffin will face either Croatia's Marin Cilic or Frenchman Adrian Mannarino in Sunday's decider.
A Schwartzman double fault at 6-6 in the second tiebreak gifted Goffin a chance to serve for the match, which he converted.
With no breaks in the first set, Goffin took the initiative in the fifth game of the second. He served for the match at 5-4 only for Schwartzman to break back.
Goffin also held the upper hand in the tiebreak at 3-2, before Schwartzman broke back two points later.
The victory extends Goffin's winning streak to eight matches, including four in winning his first title since 2014 in Shenzhen last week.
He stands at No.10 in the Emirates ATP Race to London rankings. With the injured Novak Djokovic and Stan Wawrinka ruled out, 10th place is good enough to secure a spot at the end-of-season showpiece.
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BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — A coach in the lower divisions of Argentine soccer quit after being threatened at gunpoint by a benched player.
Coach Cristian Neira of the Escuela Presidente Roca club, in one of the regional lower divisions in the Cordoba province north of Buenos Aires, quit after midfielder Cesar Pagani pulled a gun during training and demanded to be included in the starting lineup on Thursday, said Emeterio Farias, president of the Cordoba Soccer League.
"The coach quit," Farias said in an interview with Radio Suquia on Friday. "The player threatened him with a gun during training. There's another kid who is playing (in the starting lineup) and the coach thinks he is better, and he has the right to decide who plays."
Farias said Neira decided not to press charges out of fear, but said he reported the incident to the police.
"I hope the authorities do something. A guy like this cannot be free," Farias said. "We can't allow the violent (people) to push us around."
Image copyright Google Image caption The A34 is a 62 mile route from Winchester to Bicester
BBC South would like to know what questions you have about the A34.
Known for long tailbacks, there have also been a number of high profile fatal crashes on the 62 mile route between Winchester to Bicester recently.
We'll be putting some of your questions to a panel made up of representatives from interested parties and experts, who will also be debating the issues.
A selection of questions and answers will be published on the BBC News website and there'll also be a special programme broadcast on BBC Radio Solent, Radio Berkshire and Radio Oxford at 09:00 on Tuesday 28 February.
BRANFORD, Conn. — Authorities say a 10-year-old boy slipped while playing in a culvert with his two brothers and was swept into a pipe leading to a Connecticut river. His body was found hours later.
Captain Geoff Morgan of the Branford Police Department says the boys were playing near the culvert at about 1 p.m. Friday when the child lost his footing, fell from an embankment and was swept into the 4-foot-wide pipe.
Morgan says police used divers, sonar and a drone to search from the point where the boy went missing down to Branford Harbor on Long Island Sound.
Morgan says the body was found three hours later about 500 feet from where he disappeared.
In a new solo exhibition of the work of Erwin Wurm in the artist's home city of Vienna, the "Fat House"—created in 2003—is being publicly displayed for the first time amid the baroque splendor of the Austrian capital's historic Upper Belvedere. The central exhibition of Wurm's work at 21er Haus comprises over forty "performative sculptures" and statues, examining "extraordinary examples of architecture and objects of daily use."
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With his "Fat Sculptures"—‘fatty’ middle-class status symbols like cars or single-family homes—the sculptor delivers snappy and striking commentary on today’s consumer society.
The "obese" house accommodates a video projection in which "the very same swollen building argues with itself." According to the curators, it "poses existential questions to the incoming visitor, such as: ‘When does a house become art and who determines that?’"
Energy companies are fighting part of a proposed clean air plan for the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles that would demand zero-tolerance for truck emissions by 2035. Proponents of natural gas and other fuels that are cleaner than diesel argued at a Long Beach Harbor Commission meeting Monday night they can accomplish near zero-emission using energy that is already available, getting the port closer to its goal quicker.
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — An inter-faith group of residents living in Bahrain who are visiting Israel has issued a statement saying it doesn’t represent the government in Manama or any of the kingdom’s authorities.
Their visit has stirred uproar on social media over the timing of their trip following the Trump administration’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital last week.
The group said in a statement carried by the state-run Bahrain News Agency on Sunday that it “does not represent any official entity” from Bahrain.
The group, which also has Americans and British nationals, includes Buddhists, Christians, Hindus, Jews and Muslims.
The group’s members have said they are traveling on their own initiative.
Many Bahrainis and others on Twitter criticized the visit in the wake of President Donald Trump’s move on Jerusalem.
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Manchester United sprung a major surprise before their Premier League game against Huddersfield when they dropped Pogba for youngster Scott McTominay.
The France international’s absence has sparked much debate on Twitter as to whether he was dropped for tactical reasons - or because of something far more sinister.
And Italian outlet Calcio Mercato claim Manchester United chose to drop Pogba because of his strained relationship with manager Mourinho.
It is said the two have not been getting on in recent weeks.
And that supposedly goes a long way to explaining why United appear so disjointed and turgid on the pitch in recent times.
Feds eye rabbi who tried to sell synagogue for $13 million A Queens rabbi who is being sued by the congregants of a Lower East Side synagogue for trying to sell their $13 million building out from under them and allegedly...
Furious worshipers fight 'offensive' sale of synagogue This deal is not kosher! Worshipers at a Lower East Side synagogue are furious that their building, at 25 Bialystoker Place, has been sold without their knowledge or permission and...
As sad as it might sound, Esha Gupta deleted her famous topless pomegranate, cleavage and butt naked pictures from her Instagram handle and we wonder why and when did she delete it in the first place.
She became an online sensation back in August with her bold and sizzling pictures and was the talk of the town. It's sad to see that she deleted the images, but not to worry, folks! You can see it below one last time!
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Zhejiang Huatong Pharmaceutical Co Ltd :
* SAYS IT GETS SECURITIES REGULATOR'S APPROVAL TO ISSUE CONVERTIBLE BONDS Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2iPCjKA Further company coverage: (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
SAN FRANCISCO — A federal appeals court is weighing in on an unusual lawsuit by a group of young people who say the Trump administration is violating their constitutional rights by failing to address climate change.
A three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments Monday from attorneys for the administration and the 21 young people, who range in age from 10 to 21.
The Trump administration wants the 9th Circuit to order a lower court to dismiss the suit, saying it is broad and without merit.
The San Jose Mercury News reports that two of the judges voiced skepticism about the administration's request.
Check some Snapchats about dogs that will make you laugh HARD.
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April 3 Fortuna Silver Mines Inc:
* Fortuna provides update on regulatory review and announces issuance of management cease trade order
* Fortuna Silver Mines Inc - expects to be in a position to complete filing of annual financial documents by May 5, 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Related Coverage Los Angeles to become largest U.S. city with recreational pot
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — The Hartford Court of Common Council expressed support for marijuana legalization on Monday.
During a meeting Monday evening, the council voted in favor of a resolution in support of legalizing cannabis use in 2018 and regulating it for adults in Connecticut.
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The resolution recommends that elected representatives support the passage of state legislation to legalize and tax cannabis in 2018. It also directs the city to conduct an economic impact study for a potential industry in Hartford which includes holding public forums for input from residents.
Marijuana is currently legal for adults in eight states.
Baku. 14 November. REPORT.AZ/ Iranian president Hassan Rouhani visited earthquake-affected western province of Kermanshah.
Report informs referring to the TASS.
Head of Iranian state stated that Government and Armed Forces aim to deploy all resources and capacities for supporting the region’s population and facilitate the return to normal life for all residents of the region.
7.3 magnitude earthquake hit the Iranian-Iraqi border at night on November 13. The epicenter of the earthquake was 10 kilometers below the surface. According to the latest date, the death toll from natural disaster reached 450 people and over 7000 injured. Search works continue.
Notably, today was declared a day of mourning in Iran.
ARCANUM – The Arcanum boys basketball team overcame a 15-point halftime deficit to defeat Russia 41-38 on Saturday.
Russia led 10-4 through one quarter and extended its lead to 22-7 at halftime. The Trojans cut the Raiders’ lead to 28-25 through three quarters on their way to a 3-point win.
Carter Gray led Arcanum with 12 points. Also for the Trojans, Wills Troutwine scored 9 points, Evan Atchley scored 7, Grant Delk scored 6, Dylan Lumpkin scored 3, Andrew Baker scored 2, and Lane Byrne scored 2.
Jack Dapore and Jordan York both scored 9 points for Russia. Also for the Raiders, Carter Francis scored 7 points, Daniel Kearns scored 6, Evan Monnier scored 4, and Hunter Cohee scored 3.
Arcanum improved to 2-1 with Saturday’s win. The Trojans will play host to Miami East on Friday in a Cross County Conference game.
This segment of today’s Trending Topics should begin and end with this one sentence: LeToya Luckett got married over the weekend. Period.
Instead, since it IS about Luckett one can’t help but wonder if there was a sighting of her fellow original member of Destiny’s Child, Beyonce, at the ceremony?
Related: Why Marriage Isn’t In LeToya Luckett’s Immediate Destiny, After All
And since other members of one of the best-selling female groups of all time (LaTavia Roberson, Michelle Williams) WERE in attendance, a second question: Was Beyonce even invited?
Finally, while we’re here asking questions out loud – Big Tigger added that Tank performed. Did he dare do that “When We…” song?!
But we digress – CONGRATULATIONS Mrs. Walker!
By: The Hall of Very Good | May 31, 2018
Tuesday night, Dereck Rodriguez made his long-awaited debut on the mound for the San Francisco Giants.
The 25-year-old son of “Pudge” pitched three and a third innings, giving up four runs (one earned) and striking out four.
Lost in the junior Rodriguez’s debut wasn’t the fact that his dad is a 14-time All-Star, 13-time Gold Glove Award-winning catcher and 2017 Hall of Fame inductee…every article, post, tweet and story mentioned that.
It was this.
That’s right, the outfielder-turned-pitcher has a giant tattoo of Michelle Pfeiffer’s Catwoman from the 1992 film “Batman Returns” on his left arm. Coincidentally, the blockbuster hit theaters just eleven days after Rodriguez’s birth.
What bet does a guy need to lose to end up with tattoo of a Catwoman on his arm? Let’s just all be glad it wasn’t Halle Berry’s take on the iconic comic book villain.
Jacob Rees-Mogg has accused the Treasury of "fiddling the figures" in order to keep Britain in the EU customs union.
The leading Tory Brexiteer claimed economic models from Philip Hammond's department which found the UK would be worse off if it remains outside the customs union post-Brexit were "clearly politically influenced".
He also said that since the EU referendum was first called in 2016 - with the then-chancellor George Osborne campaigning for Remain - it was clear that the Treasury's economic forecasting had become politicised.
"If you look at the forecasts the Treasury made before the referendum, they were a humiliation. They were clearly politically influenced," he told the BBC Radio 4 Today programme.
"We need to be free to do deals with the rest of the world. We must be out of the protectionist common external tariff which mainly protects inefficient EU industries at the cost to British consumers."
Inter go big for Simeone
By Football Italia staff
Inter are reportedly ready to launch a huge bid to tempt Diego Simeone to the Nerazzurri bench for next season.
According to Gazzetta dello Sport, owners Suning are willing to pay €10-11m per season in order to convince the current Atletico Madrid Coach to San Siro.
El Cholo joined Inter from Atletico as a player back in 1997, and his son Giovanni currently plays for Genoa.
The report also suggests that the Nerazzurri would be willing to offer the same figure to Antonio Conte, however this deal looks to be more difficult to achieve.
This means that the future remains uncertain for Stefano Pioli, who would certainly be relieved of his position should Inter manage to capture one of the aforementioned targets.
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The New York Times report by Sameer Yasir states that five members of a family were killed and two others were wounded by shelling in the Indian-controlled portion of Kashmir on Sunday, residents and officials said. Over the weekend, India and Pakistan were engaged in cross-border shelling along the Line of Control, which divides Kashmir between the two countries. Indian officials said Pakistani troops had fired a mortar shell that hit the family’s home.
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CHICAGO -- Chance the Rapper's birthday cake looked a bit spicy.
Chance turned 24 with a cake that looked like an order from his favorite, Harold's Chicken.
It even had hot wings and fries spilling down the side, but those are not real; they're made of fondant.
A Mistic kiwi-strawberry drink was on the side.
Chance the Rapper's birthday cake is the greatest pastry creation of all time. Harold's with the Kiwi-Strawberry Mystic!!! pic.twitter.com/HTxj1cqmi2 — Do312 (@Do312) April 17, 2017
This was created by Alliance Bakery, which is also selling Chance themed cookies to raise money for Chicago Public Schools.
SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A pickup truck hit a home in Suffolk Monday.
Dispatchers received a call at 12:29 p.m. about an accident in the 3300 block of Holland Road.
Police say a Ford F-150 was traveling on the road, trying to make a right turn when it was hit in the rear by a tractor-trailer, causing the F-150 to hit a home.
The man behind the wheel of the Ford had minor injuries. He was treated at the scene and then was taken to a local hospital.
No one inside the home was injured.
Police are still investigating.
BEND, Ore. (AP) – After a principal was fired from an Oregon private school, Bend police are investigating claims that she illegally downloaded thousands of student files.
The Bulletin reports (http://bit.ly/2z2Eb9K ) that Megan Martin was fired from Seven Peaks School last month, and the school later filed a lawsuit against her asking for the return of about 5,900 electronic files.
Deschutes County District Attorney John Hummel says he asked police to look into the incident to see if there was a possible crime.
Martin attorney’s Todd Grover says it’s not appropriate for his client to give comments on pending litigation, but “she’s working cooperatively with the school.”
School official say there has been progress made on getting the files back. The files contain sensitive information about students including psychological evaluations in some cases.
In the 40 years between 1970 and 2010, the city of Bakersfield, California, exploded, going from around 70,000 people to over 350,000.
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CHELSEA (WHDH) - Two women were injured in a shooting in Chelsea after police said they were followed from Everett.
Police said the women were leaving the Chuck-E-Cheese when they were followed from the parking lot. Shots were fired at their minivan on Fourth Street in Chelsea.
Police said the women drove to a firehouse in Orient Heights for help and were taken to the hospital. At least one of the women was treated for injuries to her face after she was hit by shattered glass.
The suspect got away in a silver Honda and possibly took off over the Tobin Bridge.
Police do not have a motive in the shooting.
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Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo discusses Jon Jay's play this season and keeping an eye on the scores of division rivals on Monday, Aug. 14, 2017. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune)
Werenski scored a power-play goal during Friday's 5-0 win over the Islanders.
The sophomore exploded onto the scene in 2016-17 after an impressive two-year stop at the University of Michigan. This season, Werenski will look to show more game-to-game consistency and take another step forward. He's a strong defense option in all fantasy settings with the upside to post huge offensive numbers. It's nice to see him mark the goals column in the first game of the season, and it's probably also a sign of things to come.
If this were done, the sun would not rise until 8 a.m. in early January in Los Angeles and 8:25 in San Francisco. Do we want to send our kids to school and be on our morning commute in the dark?
The A27 in Arundel has been cleared after a broken-down vehicle blocked the road this morning.
Travel reports indicated that both directions had been affected at B2225 Arundel Road.
The road has reportedly now been cleared.
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Police are appealing for sightings of three young cyclists acting 'suspiciously' in a town.
One of them has been checking handles on doors and windows of people's homes.
The latest incident was reported in Wedgwood Lane, Gillow Heath, Biddulph, at 11.20am on Saturday.
Now Staffordshire Police are urging residents to remain vigilant - and make sure Christmas presents are not left on show.
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A police spokesman said: "One member of the group was seen trying door handles and windows of a property.
"People should keep their property safe and secure at all times and not make their home an easy target. With Christmas approaching all valuables and presents should be kept out of sight."
Anyone with any information about the cyclist should call the police on 101, quoting incident number 478 of December 10.
WINE drinker Kim Murray sent a light pole crashing down when the car she was driving ran off the road and struck it.
Murray, with an alcohol reading of .180 was nearly four times the legal limit at the time of the crash in Santa Monica Drive.
Murray, 33, from Augustine Heights, pleaded guilty to driving under the influence near her home on April 11; and driving unlicensed.
Prosecutor Brad Dick said police were called to a crash at 3.45pm that involved a silver Hyundai i30. A light pole was also knocked over.
Sgt Dick said her car also struck a parked trailer about 1km from the crash scene.
And her licence had expired.
Sgt Dick said the driver told officers she drank two bottles of wine earlier that morning and taken medication.
The court heard Murray had been going through personal issues at the time.
Fined $1000, she lost her licence for seven months.
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* ATHERSYS-UNDER NEW AGREEMENT, ATHERSYS HAS RIGHT TO SELL UP TO $100 MILLION OF COMMON STOCK TO ASPIRE CAPITAL UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS OVER 3 YEAR PERIOD​
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The New York Giants' scheduled meeting with Miami tight end David Njoku was canceled, according to ESPN's Jordan Raanan.
Njoku, 20, was scheduled to meet with the Giants for a second time on Monday, according to The Record's Art Stapleton, but instead the New Jersey native will meet with the New York Jets.
Njoku is expected to be a first-round pick in the NFL Draft later this month. He had a formal interview with the Giants at the NFL Combine in February.
With the Hurricanes last season, Njoku had 43 receptions ånd eight touchdowns.
Jurgen Klopp has come in for fierce criticism this term
Liverpool have come under scrutiny this term over their defence and they have already conceded 12 goals in the Premier League.
Klopp has taken some flak as he undergoes his most trying spell in his two years in charge of the Anfield outfit.
Sitting seventh in the table, and seven points adrift off the Manchester clubs, a top-four finish appears to be more realistic than winning the title.
And former Liverpool star Keegan thinks that while the Reds are similar in style to the swashbuckling football his Newcastle side used to play, he is adamant the board should be patient with the German tactician.
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A concert of horn and oboe music will be presented by Mike Keegan and Sharon Goessner of Eastwinds Chamber Ensemble and Gary Wood, Piano, as part of the Summer Evening of Music Series concert series, at Summerfield United Methodist Church, Wednesday August 16, 2017, at 7:30 P.M.
The concert will feature works by Bach, Mike Keegan, Mozart, Saint-Saëns, and Loeillet.
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NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) - Twin sisters have been ordered to pay restitution and complete community service after vandalizing Newport's famous Cliff Walk.
Jocelyn and Jenna Senecal pleaded no contest to misdemeanor graffiti and conspiracy charges on Wednesday. The 22-year-old East Providence residents each were ordered to pay $1,050 and complete 25 hours of community service.
The sisters turned themselves in to police in December after the department posted photos online showing them with spray paint cans at the Cliff Walk in November.
Jocelyn Senecal has apologized for her actions but says they didn't justify the online harassment that followed.
The 3 ½-mile walk is designated as a national recreation trail and is one of Rhode Island's most popular tourist attractions. It runs between the Atlantic Ocean and many of Newport's most spectacular mansions.
LONDON, Aug 11 (Reuters) - The cost of insuring exposure to South Korea in the credit default swaps market rose on Friday to the highest since February 2016, reacting to the sharp increase in tensions between Pyongyang and the United States.
On Thursday, U.S. President Donald Trump said his threat earlier this week to unleash "fire and fury" on Pyongyang, if it launched an attack, may not have been tough enough, triggering fresh falls across world markets and pushing South Korean markets to new multi-week lows.
He spoke after North Korea disclosed plans to fire missiles over Japan to land near the U.S. Pacific territory of Guam.
Data from IHS Markit showed five-year CDS for South Korea at 69 basis points (bps), after closing at 64 bps on Thursday. Five-year CDS have surged 11 basis points this week, the biggest weekly rise since March 2016. (Reporting by Claire Milhench; editing by Sujata Rao)
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Man with dementia missing from Aurora
Authorities are looking for a man with dementia who was reported missing from west suburban Aurora.
Victor M. Rivera, 58, is missing from his home in the 1000 block of Front Street in Aurora, according to a statement from Aurora police.
He was last seen wearing a gray shirt with an American flag on it and blue jeans, police said. He was also carrying a red lunch pail.
Anyone who sees him was asked to call 911.
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TAMUNING, Guam — Guam-based Choice Broadcasting will be rebranding KUSG as ThePoint, according to a Dec. 1 release. ThePoint will air talk-radio shows by Sean Hannity, Rush Limbaugh and Leo Laporte as well as Coast-To-Coast with George Noory. Choice Broadcasting also broadcasts the radio stations STAR 101 and BOSS 104. ThePoint will be available on 93.3 FM and 104.3’s HD-3 channel, as well as Choice Broadcasting’s desktop player and smartphone app . . .
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Josh Magennis scored his first goal in 15 matches and Ahmed Kashi notched his first since August 2015 in Charlton Athletic's 3-2 defeat to Oxford United.
The day started well with Charlton looking lively but after scoring through Kashi's first strike - then Magennis adding what looked to be a winner after Oxford had levelled, two late goals from the visitors undid all the hard work.
"There are no positives, absolutely none," he snapped. "There are none. We lost. The team lost. It's not about Josh scoring. Kashi scoring doesn't bother me. We lost.
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"It's quite clear, we lost our shape, we lost our discipline and we lost our protection to our full-backs.
"When we did hit them on the break at 2-1, we became selfish.
"They didn't beat us, we beat ourselves.
"There's a lot of hard work to be done."
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* Quotient signs definitive agreement to acquire Crisp Mobile
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Portland hasn’t received measurable rainfall in over a week, and it will be several more days until rain returns.
Portlanders can expect highs in the mid- to upper 40s through the end of the workweek, according to the National Weather Service. A chance of rain will return Thursday night.
Here's Ekaterina Makarova after that second-round epic: "Caroline is always very tough and we have played so many times, I beat her for only the second time.
"It's always tough, but I am so happy I played my game. It doesn't matter what the score was, I couldn't win with a lot of match points, but I kept fighting and playing an aggressive game and finally it worked.
"I was really nervous, because you need to win this point. I was a little bit 'hurry up' because I thought I needed to be more aggressive, but I am so happy I got calm at 5-5 and did my work again.
"When it was 5-5 I started thinking about those match points on my serve at 40-0, but I told myself 'no, you are not going to lose this match'. I forgot it and started over."
Nearly a couple of years after the introduction of the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3, the company seems to be all prepped to launch the Galaxy Xcover 4 as the smartphone shows up on Geekbench.
Recently, the Galaxy Xcover 4 had received the Wi-Fi certification, and now it pops on the Geekbench indicating that its launch is imminent.
Also Read: Samsung Galaxy Xcover 4 might be unveiled at MWC 2017
The listing reveals that the Galaxy Xcover 4 with the model number SM-G390F will run Android 7.0 Nougat out-of-the-box. Also, it will pack a 14nm quad-core Exynos 7570 chipset along with Mali-T720 GPU. The listing also indicates that the smartphone will pack 2GB of RAM.
Other details of the smartphone are yet-to-be-revealed. However, given that Samsung’s Exynos 7570 chipset is claimed to support up to 720p display, we can expect the Xcover 4 to feature the same.
We will keep you posted as soon as something solid surfaces online regarding the phone. Until then, keep a tab on this space.
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Lastinger takes first win at Swainsboro Raceway
In the Scare House of the South 440 division, Paul “Donut” Carroll and Tommy Davis earned heat race wins, leading the field to green. Davis took the lead off Turn 2 with Carrol second and Richard Lastinger third…
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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – Virginia’s largest comic book convention is coming back for its fifth year!
Tidewater Comicon will have a mix of comic book creators, a cosplay content, panels, toys and collectibles, gaming and more.
The event will be held May 12 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and May 13 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Virginia Beach Convention Center.
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'Racism Is Evil' - Trump
US president Donald Trump said "racism is evil" as he condemned the KKK, neo-Nazis and white supremacists as "criminals and thugs". Mr Trump spoke in the White House after meeting US attorney general Jeff Sessions and FBI director Christopher Wray about the racially-charged violence on Saturday in Charlottesville, Virginia, which left one woman dead.
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New Zealand Wool Services International Limited’s Marketing Executive, Mr Nathan Arthur advises that the rise in the New Zealand dollar generally saw corresponding lowering of local wool prices in most areas apart from fine crossbred fleece and some targeted coarser types.
Of the 7,930 bales on offer 56 percent sold.
The weighted indicator for the main trading currencies was up 1.27 percent compared to the last sale on 8th June.
Mr Arthur advises that Fine Crossbred Fleece and Shears ranged from firm to 2 percent dearer.
Good style coarse crossbred full fleece were 2 percent cheaper with average and poorer styles easing 4 to 6 percent. Coarse shears were firm to 2 percent cheaper with the exception of 2 to 4 length shears increasing 3 to 4 percent.
First Lambs were firm to 1 percent dearer overall.
Oddments were 1 percent easier. Next sale on 22nd June comprises approximately 11,000 bales from the North Island.
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Sandy Valley High School’s 2017 homecoming will be held this Friday evening when the Cardinals host the Strasburg Tigers.
Alana Hill and Brad Smith, both seniors, have been selected as the 2017 fall homecoming queen and king.
Members of the court are Katherine Brown and Caleb Everetts, freshman attendant and her escort; Regan Finnicum and Benjamin Cappillo, sophomore attendant and escort; Ashlyn Humphrey and Carl Cordia, junior attendant and escort, and Courtney Snyder and Robert Schreffler, senior attendant and escort.
The queen and king and court will also be honored at a dance to be held Saturday evening at the Sandy Valley Wellness Center with the theme being Miami Nights.
Mother held in child body case sought in 2 Illinois counties
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Court records show that a mother jailed in Las Vegas and accused of concealing the death of a child whose body was found in the garage of an abandoned St. Louis-area house is sought on criminal charges in two Illinois counties.
Documents obtained Wednesday by The Associated Press show that 35-year-old Elizabeth Odell-Quate was jailed June 6 on a felony forgery warrant issued in June 2016 in St. Clair County, Illinois.
She and her husband, Jason Scott Quate, now also face felony charges in Belleville, Illinois, of concealing the girl's body.
Documents show Odell-Quate is named in a warrant issued on a larceny charge in December 2015 in Madison County, Illinois.
The sheriff's office in Edwardsville, Illinois, told authorities in Las Vegas that her extradition wasn't sought in that case.
Medicaid, a 1960s Great Society pillar long reviled by conservatives, seems to have emerged even stronger after the Republican failure to pass health overhaul legislation.
The federal-state health insurance program for low-income Americans hasn't achieved the status of Social Security and Medicare, considered practically untouchable by politicians, like an electrified "third rail." But it has grown to cover about 1 in 5 US residents, ranging from newborns to Alzheimer's patients in nursing homes, and even young adults trying to shake addiction. Middle-class working people are now more likely to personally know someone who's covered.
Increased participation - and acceptance - means any new GOP attempt to address problems with the Affordable Care Act would be unlikely to achieve deep Medicaid cuts.
HEPHZIBAH, Ga. (WJBF) — A Georgia family is thankful to be alive after a stray bullet went through their roof and into their kitchen seconds after the start of 2017.
The Turner family lives on Cougar Court in Hephzibah, Georgia.
They sent WAVY sister station WJBF pictures of the hole in their roof.
Family members say they heard celebratory gunfire in the area during New Year’s Eve. Just after midnight, they heard a loud bang in their kitchen.
That’s when they noticed the hole in their roof and the bullet on their kitchen floor.
Two members of the family had just left the kitchen minutes earlier while they were getting a snack.
Investigators took the bullet as evidence and are trying to figure out who shot it.
Deputies say if you shoot a gun into the air, you could be charged with a misdemeanor and face a fine of $1,000, or worse if someone is injured or killed.
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The Belle Ensemble, a singers' collective founded by Nick Barootian, announces auditions for the 2017-18 season. Entering its third full season as a professional vocal ensemble, the group will present concerts from the classical and contemporary repertoire in Racine and Kenosha venues as well as two bistro-style evenings of Italian and French music in the private performance space at Uncorkt, a Racine wine bar.
For audition requirements, and to request an audition appointment, please send an e-mail to Nick at belleensembleracine@gmail.com. Please include a cover message and attach a brief résumé of education and performance history.
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Democracies are vulnerable at the best of times, but when presidents repeatedly get away with unethical, corrupt and tyrannical behaviour, they become precarious.
Tyranny is associated with regimes such as that of Hitler or Pol Pot, but we are also facing tyranny in our time. Democracy is in danger globally.
In his new book, On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century, Yale historian Prof Timothy Snyder presents lessons from history on how to defend democracy and the rule of law; which exist to enhance truth, justice and equality, and to protect citizens from the unchecked abuse of power by a politician-turned-tyrant.
Frequently, laws are not enough when people with tyrannical leanings come to power. As Snyder explains, these leaders exploit people’s collective tendency to respond obediently, adapt to new rules and even harm others physically, verbally, legally or politically if instructed or intimidated to do so.
Dubynk set aside 22 shots en route to a 5-2 home win over the Golden Knights on Friday.
Not many goalies have fared well against the nascent club, but Dubnyk was brilliant against the armored crew. In fact, a pair of power-play goals was the only damage that Vegas inflicted upon the Canadian backstop. The 31-year-old has now claimed 20 wins through 34 games and his ratios -- including a 2.63 GAA, .917 save percentage -- while not spectacular by any means, are at least trending in the right direction.
Former Indianapolis mayor Greg Ballard told 24-Hour News 8 he has been in contact with President Trump's administration since his January meeting at Trump Tower. Ballard said it would be great to have a "chance to serve the country again" with a role in the Trump administration, but he's also content in Indianapolis right now.
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Featured Artist Exhibit- Morgan Adams, Beth Dary and Kathy Knutell
September 27 - October 22
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Wednesday 11-6pm, Thursday 11-8pm, Friday and Saturday 11-6pm and Sunday 11-4pm
This month long exhibit features the work of painters Morgan Adams and Kathy Knutell and fiber artist Beth Dary. The Brick Gallery, located inside Lemon Street Gallery will have expanded exhibit space for these artists. This month showcases the unique work of Beth Dary who incorporates literature, music and people into her work by using phrases, colors or texture. Morgan Adams draws her inspiration from her fascination with wildlife and the awe and wonder of being “wild”. Kathy Knutell’s creative spirit is moved by the peaceful relaxing feeling and colors of nature’s beauty. Stop in to meet the artists on Saturday,October 14 from 6-9pm.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Oscar-winning producer Harvey Weinstein is taking a leave of absence from his own company after The New York Times released a report alleging decades of sexual harassment against women, including employees and actress Ashley Judd.
Thursday's article includes several first-person accounts of Weinstein's alleged conduct. The Times reports two company officials say at least eight women have received settlements, including actress Rose McGowan.
The report also includes Judd's account an incident from two decades ago in which she was asked to meet Weinstein in his hotel room.
In a statement, Weinstein acknowledged he behaved inappropriately with colleagues but did not address any specific allegations in the Times piece.
Weinstein's attorney Charles Harder said in a statement that the Times story included false and defamatory accounts, but did not provide specifics.
In this Nov. 2017 file photo, President of the Ohio Conference NAACP Tom Roberts points to the crowd as he speaks during the 61st Freedom Fund Dinner held at The Tangier in Akron. (Jeff Lange/Special to the Beacon Journal)
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A man was taken to hospital after a fire in an apartment building in Northeast Edmonton Friday morning.
Edmonton Fire Rescue Services responded to the blaze at 128 Avenue and 65 Street at 8:20 a.m., according to a press release.
The fire was in a unit on the building's ninth floor.
Crews were able to bring it under control within 30 minutes.
Tor.com is giving away a pile of books by all ten authors of INDIGO–the cooperative novel I worked on last year, which will be released June 20 by Macmillan. You know you (or some friends or family) want some of these, so go to the Tor.com Indigo Sweepstakes page and sign up!
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High-level North Korean official arrives in NY
WASHINGTON (AP) - A North Korean official has arrived in New York for talks with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo ahead of what the White House says is an "expected" summit between President Donald Trump and North Korea's Kim Jong Un.
Kim Yong Chol is a former military intelligence chief and one of the North Korean leader's most trusted aides. He is the highest-level representative from the North to set foot in the United States since 2000.
South Korea's Yonhap news agency reported that Kim landed shortly after 2 p.m. on an Air China flight from Beijing. Associated Press journalists saw the plane touch down at New York's JFK International Airport and the North Korean delegation get off the plane.
The visit comes ahead of a summit planned for June 12, which Trump canceled but now says may take place after all.
PCGameSupply - $20 Sony PSN credit for $18.
Just stumbled across this deal. Not as good as the old $10 credit for $7, but it's a bit better than the Green Man Gaming deal of 8%.
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An unnamed stuntwoman on the set of Deadpool 2 has died after an accident while filming. According to reports, the accident happened during the fifth take of a motorcycle stunt. The stuntwoman stood on the bike when the vehicle went out of control and hit the side of a building, according to reports.
This is the second death of a stunt person within a few months. In July, stuntman John Bernecker died from injuries suffered on the set of The Walking Dead after falling 22 feet to a concrete floor.
More recently, Tom Cruise was injured during a roof jumping stunt on the set of Mission Impossible 6.
LONDON (Reuters) - Iran could reduce its co-operation with the U.N. nuclear watchdog, President Hassan Rouhani told the body’s head on Wednesday, as he blamed U.S. President Donald Trump for the “new situation.”
Iran's President Hassan Rouhani attends a news conference at the Chancellery in Vienna, Austria July 4, 2018. REUTERS/Lisi Niesner
“Iran’s nuclear activities have always been for peaceful purposes, but it is Iran that would decide on its level of cooperation with the IAEA,” Iranian state news agency IRNA quoted Rouhani as saying after meeting International Atomic Energy Agency head Yukiya Amano
“The responsibility for the change of Iran’s cooperation level with the IAEA falls on those who have created this new situation,” he added.
Rouhani said if Iran does not continue to benefit from the nuclear deal after the U.S. withdrawal, it will make “new decisions”.
Britain's financial watchdog is proposing a crackdown on high-cost lending, suggesting fundamental reforms to the way banks operate and charge for overdrafts among other changes meant to help vulnerable consumers.
The Financial Conduct Authority conducted a wide-ranging review on high-cost credit and proposed reforms on Thursday.
The authority's chief executive Andrew Bailey said that "the proposals will benefit overdraft and high-cost credit users, rebalancing in the favor of the customer."
The body is also proposing reforms on rent-to-own operators, door-step lending and catalog credit and store cards, saying that high-cost credit is used by more than 3 million consumers in the U.K.
The FCA says it will gather more evidence and analysis before any formal decisions are made.
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Incoming White House press secretary Sean Spicer says he expects President-elect Donald Trump will boldly use Twitter to make major policy announcements.
Trump was scolded by foreign policy experts last month when he used Twitter as the venue to say that the U.S. should greatly strengthen and expand its nuclear capacity until such time as the world comes to its senses regarding nuclear weapons.
Spicer said Sunday on ABC’s “This Week” that he thinks it freaks the mainstream media out that Trump has more than 45 million people following him on social media. He says Trump doesn’t need to funnel his comments through mainstream media outlets.
Spicer says when Trump tweets, he gets results.
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NEW YORK (AP) — The Trump resistance movement cheered when Democratic attorneys general in several states sued to block the president's plan to bar travelers from some Muslim majority countries. But with far less fanfare in the months since, an emboldened coalition of Democratic state attorneys general has unleashed a torrent of lower-profile litigation they argue ...
CHICAGO (AP) _ The Illinois panel tasked with reviewing claims of police torture is overwhelmed with claims and is short on funding, especially with state budget impasse.
The Chicago Tribune reports that a recent law change expanded the Illinois Torture Inquiry and Relief Commission’s jurisdiction beyond claims of torture related to disgraced former Chicago police Cmdr. Jon Burge to anyone convicted in Cook County based on confessions allegedly coerced through torture.
The commission received over 200 claim requests almost immediately after the law went into effect last summer.
Commission spokesman Michael Theodore says over 180 new claims have been filed so far. Commission staff also must investigate over 120 cases filed under the old law.
The commission has sought help from law firms, law school interns and high school students who do clerical work.
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“GAME OVER,” says Charlie Sheen.
Sheen is suing the National Enquirer for claiming he raped Corey Haim in the 1980s.
Last month the tabloid reported that Charlie assaulted Corey while they were shooting the movie Lucas. Corey was 13 at the time and Charlie was 19.
Charlie tells TMZ, “In my nearly 35 years as a celebrated entertainer, I have been nothing shy of a forthright, noble and valiant courier of the truth. Consistently admitting and owning a laundry list of shortcomings, wrongdoings and indiscretions this traveler hath traveled — however, every man has a breaking point. These radically groundless and unfounded allegations end now. I now take a passionate stand against those who wish to even entertain the sick and twisted lies against me. GAME OVER.”
Corey’s mother, as pointed out in the suit, has denied the allegations.
Charlie is also suing actor Dominick Brascia, who is quoted in the article saying Haim told him about the alleged rape.
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Severe weather is expected to hit Santa Barbara County by the middle of the week.
Santa Barbara County officials have issued a mandatory evacuation order for high-risk debris flow areas ahead of a mid-week storm in California.
“We have no choice but do to this,” said Santa Barbara Sheriff Bill Brown. “It’s not worth risking lives to avoid evacuation.”
The evacuation is effective Tuesday at 12 p.m. Pacific Standard Time (3 p.m. on the East Coast) for burn areas near the Thomas, Sherpa and Whittier fires.
Those in impacted areas have until 5 p.m. PST Tuesday to evacuate, Brown said.
According to Rob Lewin, director of the Santa Barbara County Office of Emergency Management, the storm may cause severe flooding and mudflow. The National Weather Service predicts between 5 and 10 inches of rain in the foothills and mountains, reaching between half an inch to three-quarters of an inch per hour.
LINDEN, N.J. — A tractor-trailer crashed in Linden Wednesday, spilling 9,000 gallons of gasoline and forcing a partial closure of Route 1/9, according to police.
The driver of the tractor-trailer attempted to make a left turn on southbound Route 1/9 at Stiles Street when the vehicle turned onto its side, officials with the Linden Police Department said.
The tanker then burst, spilling 9,000 gallons of gasoline on the roadway.
Route 1/9 is now closed in both directions between Pleasant Street and South Wood Avenue.
Union County Hazmat personnel are working to coordinate the cleanup efforts.
The driver suffered minor injuries and has been treated and released, police said.
That overturned tanker is why why Rte. 9 in Linden, NJ may remain closed thru tomorrow AM. 8,500 gal. spill has forced evacuations. pic.twitter.com/rjaxALyzRt — James Ford (@jamesfordtv) May 30, 2018
The Internet of Things (IoT) provides the opportunity for OEMs to update device firmware remotely over the air (OTA) to enhance system functionality and close security vulnerabilities. Unfortunately, the challenge then becomes differentiating between out-of-date firmware components and those that are current within a given system, as well as whether or not new firmware releases have themselves been verified as secure.
In this article, IoT device developers and manufacturers will learn:
• How firmware loopholes can pose security risks and consume costly development resources
• How UEFI Update Capsule technology isolates OTA update packages to specific firmware components to minimize downtime
• How commercially available UEFI software solutions can automate the monitoring of firmware versions and verify the integrity of new firmware releases
× Police: Man dies after vehicle hits a pole in South Memphis car accident
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Police Department confirms a driver died from his injuries following an accident in the 1700 block of Florida Monday morning.
Police responded to the scene around 8:30 a.m.
One vehicle struck a pole, and a 61-year-old man was transported to Regional One Hospital in critical condition.
Police confirmed the man did not survive his injuries.
We will update this story as more information becomes available.
Tiffany Haddish is spilling secrets about her new pal, Taylor Swift!
During her guest appearance on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen on Sunday, the Girls Trip star opened up about what it was like meeting and hanging out with the blond beauty.
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Two months after the unexpected passing of former MTV star Brian Lancaster, his cause of death has been revealed.
According to the Chester County Coroner's Office, the former reality star, who appeared on Road Rules in 1999, died at 43 years old from fentanyl, heroin and ethanol intoxication. The manner of his death has been deemed accidental.
Lancaster died at Pheonixville Hospital in Phoenixville, Pa. on March 29.
MINSK, Belarus (AP) — Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has visited Belarus, emphasizing plans to bolster military ties with the ex-Soviet nation.
Speaking at the start of Thursday's talks with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, Maduro said that "cooperation in the military sphere has been very successful and we need to expand it."
Maduro didn't elaborate and details of military cooperation aren't immediately known.
Lukashenko said that Belarus would like to develop cooperation with Venezuela in energy, agriculture and construction.
Belarus, Russia's neighbor and ally, has exported wheat, fertilizers and medicines to Venezuela.
Maduro's visit to Belarus comes a day after his trip to Russia, where he met with President Vladimir Putin and thanked him for political and diplomatic support.
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Two children reportedly from the Buffalo area have been killed in a crash along the thruway in Ontario County The crash occurred in the westbound lanes of the Thruway between exits 42 and 43, the Manchester/Palmyra and Geneva exits when a Nissan Pathfinder overturned. Their names have not been made public but WHAM and WIVB-TV are both citing police who say the deceased were from Buffalo.
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Spokane Police say they are asking for people who may have witnessed a stabbing at the House of Charity shelter Monday afternoon to come forward.
Police received a report of a man who was stabbed in front of the House of Charity at 32 W. Pacific at around 12:30 p.m. The suspect took off before police arrived and the victim was taken to the hospital.
Officers are following up on leads for the suspect, but at this point it's early in the investigation and a description of the suspect has not been released, but may be released later.
Spokane Police ask anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has further information to report it to Crime Check at 509-456-2233.
Xbox One April update brings a slew of new video and streaming options
The Xbox One April update arrived and it came with a variety of new video and streaming options, including 1440p resolution and the ability to share your controller with Mixer audience members.
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, homeboy Sergio Mendoza recently received mad props in Rolling Stone's 10 Best Latin Albums of 2016 making the list not once—first for Orkesta Mendoza’sa vibrant album that captures a rich array of Latin styles—but twice, for Mexrrissey’s, M.I.S.'s Camilo Lara and Sergio Mendoza’s genre-crossing Mariachi imbued tribute to Morrissey. So hipsters,, wipe the condensation off those Warby Parker’s so as to get a clear view and recognize
BOSTON — The jury in the trial of four Teamsters accused of threatening and harassing the cast and nonunion crew of the TV reality show “Top Chef” has told the judge there is one juror who is “assuming guilt over innocence.”
The note came on the third day of deliberations.
In his note back to the jury, U.S. District Judge Douglas Woodlock said presumption of innocence “is a cardinal principle of our system of justice.”
The Local 25 union members are accused of using strong-arm tactics in an attempt to extort jobs as drivers with union-scale wages. The show’s host, Padma Lakshmi, testified that she was “terrified” when a Teamster confronted her outside a Boston-area restaurant where the series filmed in 2014.
Lawyers for the men say they were merely demonstrating against the nonunion crew.
DOJ Warned White House Flynn Could Be Vulnerable To Russian Blackmail
Former national security adviser Michael Flynn resigned Monday after misleading Vice President Mike Pence about his conversations with the Russian ambassador to the U.S. NPR's Kelly McEvers talks to Washington Post reporter Adam Entous, who has been following the story.
The Charleston Board of Architectural Review unanimously granted final approval of the Beach Company’s application for The Jasper property.
The site is an empty high-rise on the peninsula.
The approved plan includes residential space, offices, enclosed parking and retail spaces.
"Since day one, The Beach Company has remained steadfast in its commitment to stand up for the rights of property owners while creating a world-class building for this site,” said John Darby, CEO of The Beach Company. “We applaud the City of Charleston for the important work they’re doing and progress they’ve made to improve the BAR’s 1931 ordinances.”
Since 2006, The Beach Company has presented more than five plans to the City of Charleston and held dozens of public meetings to discuss the site's future.
The demolition and construction of the Jasper will be a three-year project once building permits for the plan are secured.
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A head-on collision in Lakewood Ranch on Monday killed a 98-year-old passenger and sent the driver of another car to a Sarasota hospital.
Thelma Moore of Lakewood Ranch died at the scene, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The driver of the car she was riding in, 68-year-old Thomas Yorke of Lakewood Ranch, received minor injuries in the 12:27 p.m. crash.
Tara Berbit, who was driving the other car in the crash, was taken to Sarasota Memorial Hospital with serious injuries, according to the FHP.
FHP investigators reported the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe, driven by Yorke, was driving north in the southbound lanes of Lakewood Ranch Boulevard north of University Parkway. It collided with Berbit’s southbound Ford Escape near Endeavor Drive.
Charges are pending, the FHP said.
“I felt that in this situation it was my responsibility to say ‘Hey, this isn't OK,’ ” Gottlieb said in a statement to the Associated Press. “I hope the coverage this has received can serve as a learning opportunity and that all families — regardless of how ‘traditional’ they may or may not look — are treated with dignity and respect.”
KING CITY, Ont. — The Winnipeg Hawks appointed controversial Australian opening batsman David Warner as captain of their Global T20 Canada team on Wednesday.
The 31-year-old cricketer replaces the injured West Indian Dwayne Bravo as skipper.
Hawks coach Waqar Younis told the BBC: “He’s going to be a good leader. He’s a team man. He’s up front and he likes to give whatever his knowledge is.”
Earlier this year, Warner was banned from international and domestic state cricket for 12 months by Cricket Australia following the ball-tampering row that blew up during the national team’s tour of South Africa.
The former Australia vice-captain has made only six runs in three innings for the Hawks, his first competitive action for three months.
The chants for Jake Allen were deafening.
It’s been that kind of run for the St. Louis Blues goaltender.
For the third time in as many games, Allen was the difference-maker, with 40 saves in a 3-1 win against the Minnesota Wild in Game 3 of the Western Conference First Round at Scottrade Center on Sunday.
The Blues lead the best-of-7 series 3-0. Game 4 is here Wednesday.
Allen has stopped 114 of 117 shots in three games against Minnesota and has a 0.91 goals-against average and .974 save percentage. On multiple occasions chants of ‘Al-len!, Al-len!, Al-len!’ resonated from the 19,334 in attendance.
Alexander Steen had a goal and an assist, and Colton Parayko and Jaden Schwartz scored for the Blues.
Charlie Coyle scored and Devan Dubnyk made 28 saves for the Wild, who were held to one goal for the third straight game.
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An out-of-control car careened Friday afternoon into the Verizon store and then into neighboring Holiday Hair off South 25th Street in Palmer Township.
Everyone inside the Palmer Town Center businesses escaped injury, township fire Assistant Chief Jim Alercia said.
It occurred about 4:20 p.m. as multiple hairdressers were with customers inside the salon, Alercia said.
"All patrons having their hair done were on the opposite side of where the car traveled, missing them by inches," he said from the scene. "The driver sustained minor injuries."
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Township police were investigating what caused the crash.
Neither business could be reached immediately for comment via phone.
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Alzner (undisclosed) is a question mark for Monday's Game 3 in Toronto.
After playing each game in the last seven regular season, Alzner has established himself as a fixture on the Washington blueline. With that in mind, it would be quite surprising if Alzner is unable to play Monday. The team should provide a further update around puck drop, and if Alzner is unfit to dress, Nate Schmidt will enter the lineup and be paired with John Carlson.
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The Bruins desperately needed a goal and finally got one from forward Noel Acciari on a beautiful tip in front of the net for his first career playoff goal.
Bruins defenseman John Michael-Liles shot the puck waist high from the blue line and Acciari was in perfect position to tip the puck downward to beat Ottawa Senators goalie Craig Anderson five-hole.
To see the tip by Acciari check out the video above from the Berkshire Bank Exciting Rewind.
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The number of nesting turtles could be half of what was previously thought, researchers from Swansea have found.
They used satellite tags to track where and when female green turtles nested in the Indian Ocean.
The university researchers said it was more accurate than previous estimates, which were calculated from the number of tracks recorded on a nesting beach.
Yet the study found individual turtles laid about six clutches of eggs each - twice as many as previously thought.
The team also found that the nest locations of individual turtles were often spread over several tens of kilometres of coastline.
The study was led by Nicole Esteban, of the Biosciences Departments at the university's College of Science, who said it would help allow "informed conservation management for endangered species such as sea turtles".
Arrest warrant issued after arson determined in deadly house fire
BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge Police Department has issued an arrest warrant for a man whose estranged girlfriend was killed in a house fire last month.
Police say 35-year-old Edward Allen is suspected of setting a house fire that claimed the life of 32-year-old Amanda Korkosz.
According to the warrant, the investigation revealed that Allen used liquid accelerant to set a fire inside the living room while four people were inside the home.
Police are seeking Allen after a witness said she heard Allen state he would burn his girlfriend's home down if she put him out again. Another witness says he/she saw Allen and Korkosz arguing in front of the home on the morning of the incident.
Allen faces one charge of aggravated arson.
RICHMOND, Va. (AP)- Virginia lawmakers are killing far fewer bills on unrecorded votes than they have in the past.
The percentage of bills killed without a recorded vote dropped from about 55 percent in 2017 to less than 30 percent in 2018. The figures were calculated by the nonprofit Virginia Public Access Project.
Republican Sen. Amanda Chase, who co-founded the legislative Transparency Caucus, said she's pleased that more bills are receiving recorded votes. This year the House required recorded votes in subcommittee hearings.
Both the House and the Senate also started livestreaming some committee hearings this year.
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KUALA LUMPUR: Media personnel covering the court case involving former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak at the Kuala Lumpur Courts Complex here are asked to observe the rules and obey police’s instructions.
City police chief Datuk Seri Mazlan Lazim said this was because the area is a restricted zone and there are rules that must be followed.
He urged media personnel and the public not to do anything that violated the rules.
“I hope they (media personnel) will obey police’s instructions and not be in areas prohibited by the courts,” he told Bernama.
Asked on the level of security at the complex, Mazlan said police had the situation under control and that adequate manpower was being provided for the task. — Bernama
Alfred Dunhill week has rhythm tonight with music at a host of bars across St Andrews
At The Vic, local folk and blues band The Taysliders will be performing from 8.00pm – 10.00pm followed by a DJ until late night.
St Andrews Brewing Company Brewpub on South Street will be hosting the highly acclaimed Scottish singer/song-writer Hugh Kelly who will play a mix of original songs and well-known covers from 9.00pm – 11.00pm.
At The Adamson, DJ Robbie Knight will be spinning the dance beats in South Street from 7.30pm - 12.30am.
At Hams Hame, singer Janey Kirk will be doing a bit of country, sing-a-long and through the decades from 8.30pm – 11.30pm.
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Running on a treadmill or cycling on a stationary bike are great ways to get your heart pumping, but you shouldn't forget about strength training. Whether you're focusing on your arms, legs, or abdominals, strength training can improve your mood, boost your energy, and even prevent bone fracture.
That said, there's more to strength training than an unassuming set of dumbbells.
If you're looking to take your workout to the next level, here are four great fitness tools to consider using.
The IEA released highlights for the December Oil Market report in mid December. I have used information from the November report and assumed OPEC crude output will be 32.7 Mb/d and non OPEC output will be 500 kb/d below the November report supply estimate. I have also used the demand estimates from the December highlights.Based on these assumptions World Supply from the first quarter of 2015 to the fourth quarter of 2017 is greater than demand by a total of 280 million barrels. In other words, World crude stocks should be 280 million barrels more than the Dec 2014 level at the end of 2017, if the supply and demand estimate presented is correct.
× Milwaukee police identify woman fatally shot, found rolled up in carpeting
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee police have identified the 23-year-old woman who was fatally shot and discovered rolled up in carpeting near 12th and Burnham on Monday, April 16. Officials say she is Jessica Rodriguez.
Officials from the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s office have previously said it’s unclear how long Rodriguez had been at the location before her body was found by a person walking by.
With its final play of this season, The Other Place , running through June 25, Tampa Repertory Theatre sets its sights on the fall. On tap for 2017-2018 are two southeastern premieres and A View From the Bridge, Arthur Miller's bare-knuckle examination of tumult in an Italian-American family in the 1950s.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – Gallatin police are hoping to identify a man who reportedly entered a Sprint phone store claiming he was the devil incarnate.
The unknown man also said he was sent there from Las Vegas, according to a press release.
The incident happened just before 11:40 a.m. at the Spring store on Nashville Pike in Gallatin, and since the man was reportedly carrying a pocket knife, nearby Vol State Community College went on lockdown as a precaution.
Gallatin police say the man left the store after making the statements, and there was no immediate threat or known danger to the public.
Authorities are still hoping the public can identify the individual. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Gallatin Police Department at 615-452-1313.
The incident comes just days after 58 innocent lives were taken and nearly 500 people injured last Sunday in Las Vegas. in what’s now the nation’s deadliest mass shooting.
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Australia shares poised to fall after Fed rate hike, oil prices dip, NZ flat
June 15 Australian shares are expected to open lower on Thursday, mirroring a dip in Wall Street after the U.S. Federal Reserve raised interest rates and crude oil prices slumped to their lowest close in seven months. A slide in the technology sector weighed on the Nasdaq and S&P 500 as investors worried about the pace of economic growth after the rate increase and weaker-than-expected inflation data. Crude oil prices fell nearly 4 percent, hit by an unexpec
DETROIT (AP) - A man has been sentenced to 16 to 20 years in prison for second-degree murder in the fatal hit-and-run of a Detroit police officer.
Fifty-five-year-old Steve Guzina of Lincoln Park also received 10-15-year sentences on each of two other charges: operating under the influence causing death and not stopping at the scene of an accident. The sentences will run concurrently.
Guzina pleaded guilty last month to hitting 40-year-old Officer Myron Jarrett and causing the officer's death Oct. 28 on the city's west side while Jarrett was assisting other officers with a traffic accident investigation.
Prosecutors have said Guzina was under the influence of crack cocaine while driving at a high speed past the accident scene.
Guzina will receive 290 days credit for time spent in jail while awaiting trial.
A Blue Star memorial marker has been placed at the entrance to the Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base in Belle Chasse.
Indiana high court to hear civil forfeiture, schools case
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana's highest court is taking up the question of whether all civil forfeitures in the state must be paid into a fund that helps school districts pay for new school construction and other projects.
The (Northwest Indiana) Times reports that the issue in the Marion County case now before the Indiana Supreme Court is whether a state constitutional requirement that "all forfeitures" be paid to the Common School Fund really means "all."
Indiana law has permitted police and prosecutors since 1984 to divert for "expenses" a portion of the revenue generated through the seizures of property and cash connected to criminal enterprises.
Such forfeitures generated $3.4 million statewide during Indiana's 2017 budget year. The Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council says only about $63,000 was ultimately deposited in the Common School Fund.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The 3rd Annual Mac & Cheese Fest returns to Albuquerque this week.
When most people think of “comfort food,” the first thing that comes to mind is an old staple: macaroni and cheese. Everyone remembers mom’s version and there is that convenient boxed option that results in an interesting shade of orange cheese.
Fans of mac and cheese will find that today’s versions are as diverse as the population eating them. From simple fare to the most complex gourmet combinations, it will all be on hand, Saturday, August 19 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Macaroni & Cheese Festival at the Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum.
To celebrate the event, anchors at KRQE learned how to assemble a fancy cheese board.
For more information, visit the Mac & Cheese Fest website.
The body of former Iraqi President, Jalal Talabani, arrived in the Iraqi Kurdish City of Sulaimaniya on Friday for an official funeral attended by several Iraqi and regional officials.
A coffin carrying Talabani’s body was wrapped in the Kurdish flag carries by military personnel from the plane coming from Germany.
Talabani died on Tuesday, according to Kurdish television station and internet new portal Rudaw.
His body would be taken to the Great Mosque in the Sulaimaniya city before he is buried.
Talabani’s wife, Hero, and Kurdish President Masoud Barzani were joined by Iraqi President Fouad Massoum and Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif at the airport.
A key mediator in Iraq’s divided political scene, Talabani, who died at 83 years, became the first Iraqi Kurdish president in 2005.
Talabani has been hospitalised several times in recent years, ever since he suffered a stroke in 2012.
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PITTSBURGH — Evgeni Malkin had two goals and two assists, Phil Kessel added two goals and an assist, and the surging Pittsburgh Penguins rolled past the Washington Capitals 7-4 on Friday night.
Bryan Rust, Carl Hagelin and Patric Hornqvist also scored for the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions, who won their fourth straight to pull within four points of first-place Washington in the crowded Metropolitan Division.
Sidney Crosby had two assists to push his scoring streak to 11 games, the longest active streak in the NHL. Matt Murray stopped 29 shots for Pittsburgh, which won its seventh consecutive home game by jumping on the Capitals early then pulling away late.
Alex Ovechkin scored twice to push his season total to an NHL-best 32 and Dmitry Orlov and Evgeny Kuznetzov also scored for the Capitals. Braden Holtby finished with 27 saves but gave up three goals in the opening 8 minutes of the third period before being pulled in favour of Phillpp Grubauer as Pittsburgh broke open a tight game.
Karim Benzema has come under fire for his Real Madrid form, but head coach Zinedine Zidane has defended his contribution to the team. Zinedine Zidane believes Karim Benzema could emerge as a stronger player following criticism of the Real Madrid striker's form.
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We have new information on an attempted murder trial in Evansville.
Kent Bailey Jr. 36, was arrested on December 1 on a warrant after an incident at the Veteran's Foreign War Post in the 1800 block of Pollack Avenue.
According to the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor's Office, the victim was Joe Brown.
Bailey was taken to jail and on attempted murder and weapons charges. His bond was set at $50,000 cash.
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SAO PAULO (Reuters) - The Brazilian government will not spend much more time trying to persuade legislators to vote in favor of its proposed pension reform and will push for a quick resolution of the issue, President Michel Temer said on Friday.
Temer said during an interview for Rede TV broadcast the government estimates it currently has the support of 271 out of 513 legislators. It would need 308 votes to pass the reform. The president expects the proposal, considered key to reduce Brazil’s growing budget deficit, to go up for a vote this month.
The family of slain NYPD Detective Joseph Lemm is in talks with the Archdiocese of New York about holding his funeral at St. Patrick’s Cathedral — following an emotional service...
Bishop Miege’s Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (center) was selected as the Eastern Kansas League’s Most Valuable Player after helping the Stags win a third consecutive Class 4A-Divsion I state championship. Susan Pfannmuller Special to The Star
Le'Veon Bell Locker Room Freestyle 'Trying To Get That Money'
Le'Veon Bell's Locker Room Freestyle: 'Trying To Get That Money'
Fresh out the shower ... here's Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell spittin' bars in the team locker room -- in a towel.
With Antonio Brown as hype man, Bell and a few other players fired off some lyrics in a team cypher -- with Le'Veon rapping about everything from money, to girls to his hairdo.
Bell is experienced when it comes to rap -- he's released several tracks under the name "Juice" ... and it's good stuff.
Safety Robert Golden went next. He's not bad either.
ROME (AP) — Italy's highest court has rejected a request by a German group to release its migrant rescue boat seized eight months ago by prosecutors investigating allegations that non-governmental organizations colluded with migrant smugglers.
The German group, Jugend Rettet, said Tuesday that it was devastated by the Cassation Court's ruling and that "we will fight for the right to rescue people in danger at sea."
Doctors Without Borders said the ruling "sends a working signal (that) Europe will continue to criminalize humanitarian organizations conducting search-and-rescue operations ... rather than strengthening capacities to save lives at sea."
Prosecutors told the court that the Iuventa was seized based on three episodes in which crew members had contact with migrant smugglers. The group's spokesman, Philipp Kulker, said in Berlin that the evidence had been fabricated.
February is Career and Technical Education Month.
Throughout the month, instructors from the Kosciusko-Attala Career Tech Center will be visiting “Good Morning Kosciusko” to speak about the individual programs offered at the center.
Monday morning’s guest was Mrs. Joy Trehern from the Teacher Academy program.
Hear from Mrs. Trehern in the audio link below.
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Ireland face a crucial World Cup qualifier in Dublin against Moldova as they bid to keep alive their chances of being in Russia next summer.
Wales' victory in Georgia has piled the pressure on the Boys in Green who need three points to realistically keep their hopes alive.
If they do win, they will travel to Cardiff on Monday for a do-or-die showdown with Wales with a place in the playoffs up for grabs.
So - will they get the job done tonight?
Stay here for live updates with Cathal Austin and our colleagues from the Irish Mirror.
SYDNEY Feb 14 Australia's Treasury Wine Estates Ltd, the world's biggest listed stand-alone wine company, posted a record half-year profit as it catered to China's thirst for mid-range product and benefited from a United States purchase.
Net profit for the owner of the Penfolds, Wolf Blass and Rosemount wine labels more than doubled to A$136.2 million ($104.1 million) for the six months to Dec. 31, helped by an earnings contribution from the recently acquired U.S. wine business of Diageo Plc.
Earnings before interest, tax and one-off items rose 59 percent to A$226.8 million, in line with the A$226 million average forecast of analysts polled by Thomson Reuters.
($1 = 1.3082 Australian dollars) (Reporting by Byron Kaye; editing by Andrew Roche)
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The Oneida County Sheriff’s office is investigating the death of a 20-month old child last week. According to a press release, dispatch received a 911 call last Friday at 6:24 p.m., indicating the child’s breathing was very shallow.
Deputies and medics reportedly responded to the residence in the town of Newbold and the child was transported to St. Mary’s Hospital and then flown to St. Joseph’s Hospital in Marshfield. The child, identified as Avery J. Edwards, died a short time later.
The Oneida County District Attorney’s office and Medical Examiner’s office are assisting in the investigation.
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July is here, even though it feels like it was just January.
And with a new month come new TV shows available on Netflix, from original shows to long-running ones. The only problem is that a lot of the new content available on Netflix isn't worth your time. So we studied the list of what's to come in July and picked the 6 shows that we recommend.
Here's 6 shows coming to Netflix in July that definitely won't be a waste of your time:
• The Sinner: Season 1 (available July 2)
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Netflix is raising the price for its most popular U.S. video streaming plan by 10 percent - a move aimed at bringing in more money to outbid HBO, Amazon and other rivals for addictive shows such as "Stranger Things."
(Reuters) - Britain’s Indivior has been subpoenaed by the California Department of Insurance over its blockbuster opioid addiction treatment, Suboxone Film, which is rapidly losing market share due to stiff competition from generic versions.
Indivior said on Thursday the agency, which is charged with oversseing insurance regulations, requested documents from its U.S. unit relating to the preparation of the drug, manufacturing records, and the potential to develop dependency on the treatment.
“Indivior intends to comply with the CDI’s subpoena and will cooperate in any related government inquiry,” said Indivior, which was spun out from Reckitt Benckiser in 2014.
(NEWS 8) – Caring for dogs and cats while their owners are away sounds like a typical day in the life of a pet sitter. But add bunnies, birds, reptiles, llamas and even a Vietnamese potbelly pig plus celebrity owners and now you have a day in the life of Laura Vorreyer.
Vorreyer is the author of the new book "The Pet Sitter’s Tale." Having cared for countless pets throughout her more than 15 years in the pet sitting business, Vorreyer reveals some amusing and outlandish ways in which the rich and famous care for their furry ones. She also includes heart-warming stories about the ways her clients have kept their pets well cared for and safe.
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Tiger Woods has already been named a vice captain for the 2018 Ryder Cup in September at Le Golf National, but he wants more.
On Wednesday, the 42-year-old American revealed that he has his sights set on playing in the event, per ESPN.com's Bob Harig: "Of course I want to play. I want to [be there] as a player. I have a lot of work to do between now and then to be part of the team as a player."
This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.
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Melinda Haynes, 42, wasn't supposed to have any more children for health reasons and was surprised to find herself getting a hard stomach. She went to the doctor's office to get a checkup and see what was wrong.
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DES MOINES, Iowa (KWQC) – A 63-year-old Ames man died Sunday, Jan. 1 after a fall at Ledges State Park, south of Boone.
According to DNR officials, the man fell approximately 60 feet from an overlook off the Lost Lake Trail at about 11:15 a.m. He was air-lifted out of the park to Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines and was pronounced dead on arrival.
The man was part of an annual group hike event at the park.
Investigation of the incident is ongoing and the name of the individual is being withheld at this time, pending notification of family.
× Cook County Commissioner Stanley Moore: “People are taxed out”
Cook County Commissioner (4th) Stanley Moore shares why he flipped his vote for the sweetened beverage tax from yes to no. He heard his constituents’ outcry.
The Marshall Sports Medicine Institute is launching a new initiative to offer free baseline concussion testing for children. School officials say the new pediatric test allows them to evaluate brain functions after a concussion and compare them to baseline levels. Nearly two-million children suffer sports-related concussions each year.
Equities research analysts expect US Ecology Inc to announce earnings per share of $0.28 for the current quarter, Zacks reports. Three analysts have provided estimates for US Ecology's earnings, with estimates ranging from $0.19 to $0.35.
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Since the advent of the internet, local newspapers like the U.K.’s Bournemouth Daily Echo have been relentlessly cutting costs to survive. Now, another wave of change is approaching: automation. This week, Bloomberg Technology’s Jeremy Kahn visits the Echo’s newsroom, which has been experimenting with computer-generated stories produced by a project funded by Google. The technology’s helping the paper’s editors serve its readers with fewer journalists. But will automation ultimately end up taking even more jobs?
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MILWAUKEE — Bryce Nze had a career-high 25 points on 11-of-14 shooting to go with 10 rebounds on Friday night and Milwaukee beat Green Bay 76-58.
Carson Warren-Newsome added 12 points and Jeremiah Bell scored 11 for the Panthers (13-13, 6-7 Horizon League).
Milwaukee led by double digits for the entire second half except once when the Phoenix (10-16, 5-8) trailed 34-25 on Khalil Small's jumper in the first minute of the period.
Nze scored the first six points of the game and Milwaukee opened with an 8-0 run. Green Bay took its only lead of the game at 13-12 before the Panthers went on an 8-0 run and never trailed again.
Paramount Butcher Shop officially opened its second location in the GTA in the Yonge and Eglinton neighbhourhood, marking its expansion to bring premium-quality Halal meat and Lebanese tradition to midtown Toronto.
Paramount offers guests a wide selection of poultry, deli meats, lamb, veal, goat and beef with a specialization in marinated meats infused with traditional Lebanese flavours. Part of the butcher shop’s unique selection is its dry-aged cuts, which are matured in a Himalayan salt wall. In addition to the array of meat products, the butcher shop is stocked with traditional Middle Eastern accompaniments including labneh, dips and specialty condiments, and features a cold bar with ready-to-purchase garnishes.
“We’re excited to bring true Halal tradition to Toronto,” says Paramount’s founder and CEO, Mohamad Fakih.
(WASHINGTON POST) — Go ahead, dive into your dinner of tuna and brown rice. Just don’t repeat that same meal every night. Even though these foods are very nutritious, you can get too much of a good thing.
Foods high in nutrients can also be high in unwelcome amounts of chemicals, and sometimes too much of such foods can wreak havoc on your health. It’s also important to introduce variety into your meals and snacks to make sure you get the balance of nutrients your body needs.
Here are some nutritious foods you should definitely be eating, as long as you don’t overdo it.
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The Conservative MP Heidi Allen has said she would quit the party if Jacob Rees-Mogg became leader.
It comes amid claims that Mr Rees-Mogg, an Old Etonian, is "sounding out" friends about whether he should enter the race to succeed Theresa May.
Writing for The Daily Telegraph, he denied reports that he is preparing to challenge the Prime Minister - but condemned her election campaign as "too managerial" and "lacking inspiration".
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DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — A broken Durham County sewer line that was undetected for several days leaked more than 1 million gallons of raw sewage, officials say.
The pipe break was detected near 1 Alexis Drive on Tuesday and was repaired Wednesday afternoon, Durham County officials said in a news release.
The 50- to 60-year-old clay pipe break allowed 1,101,450 gallons of sewage to flow into an unnamed tributary that discharges to Stirrup Iron Creek, officials said.
Authorities said the pipe was crushed as far back as a week ago.
There is no impact on drinking water and officials said that no “businesses or residences have been impacted by the discharge.”
Crews will be on the scene for up to two days as they clean up the area.
May 3 Khalkos Exploration Inc
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Three-hundred twenty-six New People’s Army rebels surrendered to government forces last month, the Armed Forces of the Philippines bared yesterday.
Citing latest military records, Lt. Col. Emmanuel Garcia, chief of the AFP Public Affairs Service, said 16 rebels surrendered from Jan. 30 to 31. Three-hundred ten NPA nationwide had earlier surrendered from Jan. 1 to 29.
Garcia said the unprecedented number of surrenderees could be attributed to the call of President and AFP commander-in-chief Duterte on the rebels “as well as the hardship and sense of betrayal experienced by the returnees in staying with the NPA.”
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This being the rookie side. Seniors after lunch. Wraps up Friday.
Rookie camp is for grades 3-6 and senior camp for grades 7-10.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 3 Midday' game
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday afternoon's drawing of the Iowa Lottery's "Pick 3 Midday" game were:
2-7-5
(two, seven, five)
Students from Ashland Middle School in Boyd County created an invention that allows people to safely pick up dirty heroin needles. Their project, entered in the Samsung Solve For Tomorrow competition, has already landed the school $50,000 in Samsung technology, and could bring in another $120,000 in prizes. Photo by Will Wright, Lexington Herald-Leader
AT-KABUL: Ministry of Interior (MoI) on Wednesday said that three Taliban mine planters were killed by own explosives while they were planting it in a roadside in Paktika last night.
MoI in a statement said that the incident took place in Gudal region, Mata Khan District of Paktika province, while Taliban planned to plant a roadside mine.
In the meantime, General Command of Police Special Units (GCPSU) launched an operation in Maidan Shahr city capital of Wardak province.
As a result, General Command of Police Special Units arrested a senior member of armed Taliban who was involved in destructive and terrorist activities.
GCPSU seized two roadside bombs and one rocket during operations as well.
The funeral for 19-year-old Ashanti Billie who was found behind a Charlotte church Sep 29, will be next week.
Billie was a student at the Art Institute of Virginia Beach when she went missing on Sep 18. No further information has been released on a cause of death or how she ended up in North Carolina.
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FILE - In this June 22, 2018, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers first round draft selection, Collin Sexton, listens to a question during a news conference at the Cavaliers training facility in Independence, Ohio. The Cavaliers signed guard Collin Sexton to a rookie contract. Financial terms were not immediately available. Cleveland made the announcement on Wednesday, July 4, 2018, a holiday treat for the team’s fans still grappling with their emotions after superstar LeBron James announced he’s leaving the Cavs for the second time to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers.’ The Cavs selected Sexton with the No. 8 overall pick in last month’s NBA draft. Phil Long AP Photo
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The Ricochettes will perform at 18 West Bar and Grill for the first time. The location is W325S1768 Mickle Road in Delafield, Wisconsin. "The Best of The British Invasion" era music will be featured.
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Councillors Denis Chapman, James Hansen and Rolf Light, met with the public over the planned Seafront Oval playground and where it will go. Leanne Angeles was born in Hervey Bay and would like to see the oval remain the way it is.
SEAFRONT Oval will remain at its current size thanks to Wednesday's vote by the Fraser Coast councillors.
The decision to move the proposed adventure park away from the oval was a win for the community.
There was a clear opposition to the initially proposed adventure playground site from the Chronicle's own polling and talking to people in the community.
It looks like this time, the council listened to what the community had to say.
For me, it seemed like an obvious decision not to reduce the size of our town's beloved Seafront Oval when it is home to so many of Hervey Bay's favourite annual events.
The community has had its voice heard and can still benefit from the State Government funded $900,000 adventure playground at its new location.
Ariana Grande may be from the United States, but Manchester is proposing to open its arms to her permanently.
The four-time Grammy nominee is set to become the first honorary citizen of Manchester after her contributions to the city following the deadly Manchester Arena attack, which killed people and left many more injured.
In light of her One Love Manchester benefit concert in early June, which reportedly raised millions for the victims of the attack, Manchester town hall officials have announced plans to recognize the "great many selfless acts and demonstrations of community spirit" in the aftermath of the attack with an event and granting honorary citizenship to the star, according to The Guardian.
Top Stories: A suspect has been charged in an officer-involved shooting in St. Louis that occurred Saturday. And a Missouri organization of electricians is urging boat dock owners to ensure their docks do not have electrical issues that would endanger those on the dock or swimming nearby.
Mushroom Agnolotti recipe Serves 4-5 Ingredients For the Filling: 300g white mushrooms (or any edible wild mushroom) 60g grated Parmesan 50g fresh…
Interpretation of the news based on evidence, including data, as well as anticipating how events might unfold based on past events As each NBA team is eliminated from contention for the 2016-17 title, The Post will look at what they have in store for this offseason. The series continues with the Minnesota Timberwolves , who missed the playoffs.
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ST. LOUIS (AP) — The grounds of the Gateway Arch in St. Louis will now be officially known as The Gateway Arch National Park.
President Donald Trump on Thursday signed a bill that renamed the former Jefferson National Expansion Memorial.
The measure passed the Senate on Dec. 21, and passed the House earlier this month.
The name change was proposed by Sens. Roy Blunt and Claire McCaskill of Missouri and U.S. Reps. William Lacy Clay and Ann Wagner, who represent St. Louis-area districts. The said it would make the park more recognizable to visitors to St. Louis.
The park is scheduled to reopen this summer after an extensive renovation.
The Jefferson National Expansion Memorial was designated as a national memorial in 1935. The Arch itself was completed in 1965.
× Man pleads not guilty to damaging ‘Field of Dreams’ site
DUBUQUE, Iowa — A 20-year-old man has pleaded not guilty to charges that he drove onto and damaged the Iowa baseball field made famous by the 1989 “Field of Dreams” movie.
The Telegraph Herald reports that Austin Pape, of Dyersville, entered a written plea before his arraignment scheduled for Monday in Dubuque. Investigators say Pape has acknowledged driving onto the field Jan. 22, and his attorney has said Pape will work with prosecutors on a resolution.
Court records say the owner estimated the damage at more than $5,500. The vehicle left deep gashes in the field and damaged sprinklers.
The field sits 2 miles outside Dyersville — 142 miles northeast of Des Moines. Thousands of people visit the property, running around the bases and walking to the surrounding cornfields.
Former Super Eagles striker, Yakubu Aiyegbeni, has said that he sees “great qualities” in his Coventry City team-mates and that is why he joined the League One club.
Aiyegbeni has signed a deal with the Sky Blues until the end of the season.
Coventry are currently bottom of the third-tier division, but the 34-year-old is confident they can beat the drop.
“Things are quite tough for Coventry City at the moment and I understand what is expected of me,” Yakubu told BBC Sport.
“I had the opportunity to train with the players here, I see great qualities and believe things can get better.
“I love scoring goals and helping my team-mates to score, together we can lift the club.”
Yakubu featured for Turkish club Kayserispor.
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Vergara is all about taking care of her body.
"I'm 45. Even if you want to, at this time in your life, you can't be perfect," she told Women's Healthearlier this year. "It's not that you hate it, or that you're upset about it, but it is our reality. We're changing. I see it happening to me. I want to look my age, but I want to look great. I think if you are obsessed with this 'I want to look younger' thing, you're going to go crazy."
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Rep. Adam Schiff, top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, talks with Rachel Maddow about how and whether government institutions can be counted on to investigate the Donald Trump campaign's interactions with the Russian government when Republicans control Congress and Jeff Sessions refuses to recuse himself on any related matters.
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The Easter Bunny greeting attendees during the 139th White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, yesterday. The annual event drew about 35,000 people last year, but this year, the White House was slow to make tickets available or detail its Easter Egg Roll plans, leaving some event devotees fretting that the First Family would do away with the long-time tradition. The manufacturer of the commemorative wooden eggs in years' past sent a frantic tweet on Feb 20 to President Donald Trump and other members of the First Family, warning that the manufacturing deadline was looming. But the White House came through, releasing tickets in mid-March and distributing them via an online lottery and to "schools, children's hospitals and military and law enforcement families", White House press secretary Sean Spicer said last Thursday, adding that 18,000 eggs had been ordered, which was in line with past years.
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — An Indianapolis church has placed statues of Mary, Joseph and the baby Jesus in a cage of fencing topped with barbed wired to protest the Trump administration's zero tolerance immigration policy.
The statues were erected Tuesday morning outside Christ Church Cathedral on downtown Indianapolis' Monument Circle and surrounded by the fencing.
The Episcopalian church's dean and rector, the Rev. Stephen Carlsen, says the display that's part of the church's "Every Family is Holy Campaign" condemns the nation's immigration policy that's holding families in detention centers at the U.S.-Mexico border.
He says the Holy Family was "a homeless family with nowhere to stay" and that the Bible says "we're supposed to love our neighbors as ourselves."
President Donald Trump recently ended his administration's practice of separating families detained at the border.
Kansas State has cast a wide net in regard to targets in the class of 2019. Who the Wildcats decide to hone in on will likely reveal itself in the very near future. Montavious Murphy of Texas is li...
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TOPEKA, Kan (KSNT) – A proposed food processing plant in East Topeka will go before the city council Tuesday. Reser’s Fine Foods plans to build a plant near the corner of 6th St. and Croco Rd. In order to move forward, the council needs to annex the land from Shawnee County.
“It’s not going to bring peace. It’s going to bring chaos. It’s going to bring uneasiness. It just isn’t going to be a neighborhood anymore. It’s going to be an industrial zone,” said Sandra Campise, who lives across the street from the proposed plant.
The $56.5 million project is expected to bring over 200 jobs to the Topeka area. First, city leaders need to rezone the residential area for industrial use.
The city council will discuss this and more at their meeting Tuesday night; however, no decision will be made at that time.
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — An Afghan official says Taliban insurgents have targeted military checkpoints in eastern Ghazni province in two separate attacks, killing three Afghan soldiers.
Arif Noori, spokesman for the provincial governor in Ghazni, says that five other soldiers were wounded in the attacks, which took place early on Tuesday
He also says the two districts were the attacks took place — Andar and Muqar — are now under the control of the Afghan security forces.
Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid claimed responsibility for the attacks in Ghazni, saying the insurgents were able to overrun the checkpoints and seize weapons and ammunition.
The Taliban have stepped up attacks on Afghan security forces in recent years, capturing several districts across the country.
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Everyone has their own process when it comes to making their special dish. Heck, sometimes family doesn’t even need to know what it is, as long as the food comes out smelling good and tasting right.
With that being said, I wish my eyes could un-see this one video that might’ve ruined tuna salad forever.
Comedian extraordinaire GotDamnZo tried to watch someone make their version of the dish, and the method to their madness caused a few squeamish looks from Zo. Peep the hilarity below and let us know if you’re trying that salad!
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In most cases our cerebrated musicians at the time of their death, are actually living in deplorable conditions befitting their contributions to the preservation of our cultural heritage and artist prowess.
Can someone help me as to how all these verbal condolences can be turned into a Mr. Chimbini benevolence, financially to benefit his immediate survivors?
Surely the man’s life needs to leave not only a legacy but inspire young artists that when you selflessly contribute to society, surely society will reward you.
Lastly, being an artist myself am aware very few if not non Zambian artist of yesterday years ever got rewarded financially from their talent.
Despite of all the nice things said about Mr. Chimbini, maybe the authorities on CB pls open a Mr. Chimbini Public Benevolence Fund, am sure people who appreciated the man will contribute, am one of them. MHSRIP.
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Dogara speaks on lawmakers forming groups in NASS
The Speaker of House of Representatives, Mr Yakubu Dogara, has warned lawmakers against forming support groups in the parliament for public officers, describing it as violation of their oath of office. Dogara issued the warning at plenary on Tuesday while reacting to the April 18 attack at the Senate, during which thugs suspected to have […]
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Nomsa Mfusi broke into tears while explaining the trauma she faced after not receiving her social grants on time.
Mfusi is a pensioner from Palm Springs on the East Rand‚ who also collects a disability grant for her brother in Dlamini‚ Soweto. She gets her two grants at Standard Bank.
On Sunday she expected to get her money‚ but to her dismay there was no money when she went to the bank.
"We came here on Monday and again on Tuesday. They kept sending us back without the money. Today is our third day coming here‚" said Mfusi while queuing at the SA Social Security Agency (Sassa) office in Maponya Mall‚ Soweto.
“I stay far away. I’ve spent a lot of money coming here and getting nothing. The taxis have gone up. It’s been really difficult‚” she said.
When she did finally get her money‚ she was disappointed to find that it was not the full amount. “When we finally got the money yesterday‚ it was about R200 short‚” said Mfusi‚ adding that she was able to buy some items for her brother.
The possibility of launching a car sharing scheme in Naas is being examined by by Kildare County Council.
Mayor Rob Power said that professional car sharing schemes are in place in Dublin and Cork and he wants a pilot scheme launched in Naas. Cllr Power said a scheme would have “environmental and traffic management benefits”.
He wants KCC to take steps to work with suitable operators with a view to introducing a pilot scheme in the Naas area.
KCC said it is to have preliminary discussons with a car sharing company — with a view to identifying appropriate parking locations in the Naas area.
A video of an elderly woman dancing to an old Bollywood track is going viral on social media. In the video we can see the old lady shows her graceful moves on an old Hindi classic song sung by Lata Mageshkar in 1956’s movie ‘Parivaar’. Perfect dance steps and beautiful expressions of the unidentified woman has kept social media users hooked.
Her graceful moves and expressions have made many viewers nostalgic.. The video was posted on December 6 and since then it has shared widely over one lakh times, at the time of writing.
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Byfuglien was deemed week-to-week with a lower-body injury on Monday, Brian Munz of TSN 1290 Winnipeg reports.
The big-bodied defender sustained the injury in Saturday's game against Tampa Bay and the team is hoping to have him back shortly after Christmas. Now 32 years old, Byfuglien's production is down this season, as through 28 games he has 15 points and is without a single goal. Without Byfuglien in the lineup, expect Jacob Trouba to shoulder additional responsibility on the Winnipeg blue line.
Middle school teacher convicted of assaulting student
NORTHFIELD, N.J. (AP) — A New Jersey teacher has been convicted of simple assault of a student who hit his head on a floor after authorities say she kicked a chair he was leaning back in.
The Press of Atlantic City reports that 41-year-old Kimberley Peschi was ordered Wednesday to pay about $200 in fines and fees but the forfeiture of her teaching license is still being deliberated.
The Galloway Township resident was suspended from her job as a music teacher at the Belhaven Middle School in Linwood after the February 2017 injury to the sixth-grade student.
Northfield Municipal Judge Timothy Maguire says surveillance video was the strongest evidence. The judge will rule on the teaching license by July 15.
Peschi's defense attorney says she will appeal.
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Information from: The Press of Atlantic City (N.J.), http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com
DeLand-based Surety Bank plans to open a new branch in Lake Mary in early March.
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The Blue Hyrdo Hammock could be the thing you've been waiting for. It's built with two layers that are waterproof and insulated. You can use it as a hot tub, waterbed, bath, or normal hammock. The secret to getting hot water is the heating system. The hammock can hold up to 750 lbs including water and people.
A 27-year-old Lebanon man has been charged with burglary, criminal trespass and simple assault after police say he tried to break into a home in Lebanon early Wednesday morning.
Tyson Jefferson is accused of opening a window and partially entering through the window into a residence on the 500 block of Walnut Street at 1:02 a.m. Wednesday to threaten a 23-year-old woman, police said. The victim told Jefferson, whom she knew, she was calling the police so he fled prior to police arrival, according to the police. Jefferson is accused of possessing a firearm as he tried to enter the residence.
Police apprehended Jefferson on Thursday without incident. A handgun was recovered and is owned by Jefferson.
He is being held in the Lebanon County Correctional Facility on $25,000 bail.
GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. (AP) — Authorities are searching for a 14-year-old boy and a 62-year-old woman missing in Grand Canyon National Park after they were swept down a creek while crossing it in a remote part of the park.
Chief Ranger Matt Vandzura of the National Park Service says two fellow hikers alerted authorities by setting off an emergency GPS locator beacon in the backcountry area below the canyon's North Rim.
He says the two lost their footing and were swept away Saturday in Tapeats Creek, a tributary of the Colorado River.
Vandzura declined to identify the missing, the other hikers or their relationship to each other.
An investigation is underway but authorities have not concluded how the two were swept away.
A helicopter and a drone on Monday were assisting searchers on the ground.
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Published 8:48 AM, March 20, 2018
The University of the Philippines (UP) and the Integrated Bar of the Philippines hold a forum at UP BGC on the Philippines’ withdrawal from the International Criminal Court Tuesday, March 20.
Invited guests include Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque, Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Salvador Panelo, Commission on Human Rights Commissioner Roberto Cadiz, and Professor Antonio La Viña. – Rappler.com
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A water main break on Old Kamloops Road Wednesday morning caused some traffic disruptions in Vernon. (Photo submitted)
Old Kamloops Road in Vernon nearly two kilometres north of Haney Road is reduced to single-lane alternating traffic following an irrigation water main break Wednesday morning.
The break sent water spewing into the air like a geyser.
The City of Vernon issued a release just before 10 a.m.: “Crews are working to repair an irrigation water line break on Old Kamloops Road. Drivers can expect traffic interruptions and single-lane alternating traffic patterns. Disruption of irrigation water from Alexis Park to Blue Jay Subdivision is anticipated. Please be patient and obey all signs and flaggers.”
When Pierce Transit's new radio tower on Indian Hill in Northeast Tacoma was initially installed, its aircraft warning strobe light didn't switch from a blinding white to red at dusk. The problem has since been fixed.
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The 32-year-old royal was just 12 years old when he lost his mother in 1997 after she was tragically killed in a car crash in Paris, France, at the age of 36, and has admitted he almost suffered a "complete breakdown" as he grew up determined not to think about the loss. He said: "I can safely say that losing my mum at the age of 12, and therefore shutting down all of my emotions for the last 20 years, has had a quite serious effect on not only my personal life but my work as well.
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The United Nations says its political chief and North Korea’s foreign minister agree that the current situation on the Korean peninsula is the most dangerous security issue in the world.
U.N. Undersecretary-General for Political Affairs Jeffrey Feltman returned Friday from a four-day visit to North Korea, where he met with officials including North Korean Foreign Minister Ri Yong Ho.
U.N. spokesman Stephane Dujarric says Saturday that Feltman and his hosts agreed that the Korean situation is “the most tense and dangerous peace and security issue” in the world today.”
Feltman’s visit came at a time of high tension between North Korea, South Korea, Japan and the United States, sparked by North Korea’s frequent missile launches.
Dujarric says Feltman told the North Koreans there can only be a diplomatic solution.
A 29-year-old man is due before Meath District Court this morning, charged in connection with the murder of Paul Gallagher.
Mr Gallagher was killed at Ballymacan, Collon, County Meath, on July 30, 2014.
The man was arrested yesterday evening and was taken to Navan Garda Station.
He will appear before the court in Trim today.
Omur, 18, has been a regular in the first-team for Trabzonspor this season after breaking through last term.
He has been deployed on the both the right wing and in central midfield, providing two assists in five Super Lig appearances so far.
And his impressive displays have not gone unnoticed with Arsenal and La Liga giants Atletico Madrid apparently interested in securing his signature.
But former Trabzonspor coach Sadi Tekelioglu has revealed Arsenal are leading the race to sign him.
Alastair Gavin, who has died aged 86, was awarded an MC in Malaya in 1951 and subsequently had a successful career as a barrister and a farmer.
In March 1951, Gavin was a troop leader serving with 45 Commando Royal Marines near Bidor, some 10 miles south of the Commando HQ at Tapah, Perak. After a report that bandits had been seen, he was ordered to take a patrol of 13 marines and deal with them.
They left their transport some distance from their objective and moved into the rubber plantation where it was thought the suspects were hiding. A cover party, consisting of a Bren gunner and two marines, was placed on an embankment in case the bandits broke back.
A thorough search of the area was made without success but, on the return journey, Gavin spotted a man standing in front of one of the huts of the labour lines. He wore khaki and was carrying a Sten gun. The leading scout recognised the...
Without giving too many details, it appears that the Kanawha County Public Library board has decided on the location of the new downtown branch. One of the final two sites could be the current location at Capitol and Quarrier streets. The only clue board member Cheryl Crigger Morgan would share after Monday’s meeting was that both locations were inside the city limits.
Northampton North MP, Michael Ellis has today said 'our country's future depends on Theresa May being Prime Minister' in light of the the former Tory chairman urging her to step down.
Once a former contender for Prime Minister himself, Grant Shapps has claimed about 30 MPs want the PM to step down from her post but Michael Ellis disagrees.
He said: "Our country’s future depends on Theresa May being Prime Minister.
"She has always had my 100 per cent complete support, and that obviously remains.
"We have only just had a General Election and the country made its decision to elect a Conservative government under her leadership. It is clearly in the national interest for us to get on and support the Prime Minister in the important work she is doing, for Brexit and so much else besides."
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin (mih-NOO’-shin) will soon travel to China for talks as the two global economic powers deal with trade tensions.
Trump says during a White House news conference with French President Emmanuel Macron that Mnuchin will be going to China “in a few days to negotiate on trade.” Trump says the U.S. and China are “very serious” and is reiterating plans to impose tariffs up to $100 billion more on Chinese goods.
Trump says the U.S. “will continue unless we make a trade deal.” But he adds, “I think we’ve got a very good chance of making a deal.”
Mnuchin has expressed optimism that the countries could avoid a trade war. He met last week with financial officials from China, Japan and Europe.
Serena Williams has never been shy about her figure, and she recently reminded us all why.
The Gold Medal Olympic Tennis champ decided to slip into a sunny two-piece and strike a pose. She was feeling her look so much she just had to share! Serena brought all types of sunshine to the pic, serving cheekbones and slay in equal portions for this post.
It’s not clear whether this was part of her recent Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue spread, or a super-polished snap from her personal files, but she is continuing to be body goals.
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Kansas' newest reservoir, with campgrounds and trails, is worth the drive. HorseThief Reservoir, owned by four western Kansas counties, is the state's newest public reservoir and is designed for all water sports, camping and hiking.
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After a warm Saturday, the next few days look cooler. Tonight temperatures fall to around 40° with mostly clear skies. Skies will stay mostly clear tomorrow as a cold front dives through. Highs probably won't make it out of the 50s Sunday before the cold front causes temperatures to fall. It'll be a chilly Superbowl evening and night with temperatures in the 40s and eventually 20s by early Monday morning. Highs stay in the mid 50s on Monday and will struggle to get out of the 40s on Tuesday thanks to cloud cover and rain chances. Showers will be possible on Tuesday but heavy rain amounts aren't expected and it won't do anything to dent drought conditions. Drizzle/fog will also be possible as we head into Monday night/Tuesday morning.
-First Alert Meteorologist Zach Holder
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Federal authorities say they have intercepted a shipment of 108 phony replica Super Bowl rings representing many past champion teams, including the Philadelphia Eagles.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials say the rings were found in an express consignment parcel that arrived June 18 from Hong Kong marked as alloy rings.
Trade enforcement officers noted “poor craftsmanship” and detained the rings to verify their authenticity with the National Football League, the trademark holder.
Customs officials say the NFL confirmed that the rings were phony. Officials say an authorized replica of a Super Bowl ring can cost $10,000 but counterfeit ones are offered on the internet for $25.
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The Sachs family milks 60 Holstein and Brown Swiss cows on 320 acres near Eyota. They will host the Olmsted County Breakfast on the Farm on June 17, part of Rochesterfest.
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Nevada health officials have announced the appointment of a new chief state medical officer.
State Division of Public and Behavioral Health chief Julie Kotchevar said Thursday that Ihsan Azzam is replacing Dr. Leon Ravin, a psychiatrist who became Nevada's top doctor on a temporary basis about six months ago.
Kotchevar says Azzam is an experienced public health, epidemiology, disease control and prevention specialist with 35 years of experience nationally and internationally.
As Nevada's chief epidemiologist since 1995, he has advised health care providers and state and local health authorities.
Ravin remains statewide psychiatric director. He oversees facilities including the Rawson-Neal Psychiatric Hospital in Las Vegas and Lakes Crossing Center in Sparks.
He took over as Nevada's top doctor Oct. 31, after the sudden resignation of Dr. John DiMuro.
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP)  Federal jurors have sided with 3M Co. in a lawsuit brought by a South Carolina man who contended a surgical infection he suffered was caused by the Minnesota company's patient-warming device.
The jury in Minneapolis decided Wednesday that 76-year-old Louis Gareis had not shown that 3M's Bair Hugger device caused his problem during hip-replacement surgery in 2010.
Gareis' attorneys said an appeal will be filed. 3M says the company "is grateful that the jury put science first."
The Star Tribune reports the case was the first of thousands of individual lawsuits pending against Maplewood-based 3M to go to a jury.
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Verizon will go ahead with plans to buy Yahoo despite the two historic data breaches the internet giant revealed it had suffered last year.
The US telecoms giant Verizon has renegotiated its $4.8bn (£3.85bn) deal to buy Yahoo to pay around $250m less in the wake of the record-breaking cyber attacks, according to Bloomberg.
The sale, which was due to go ahead in the first three months of 2017, was delayed and almost derailed after Yahoo revealed hackers had stolen details from around 1.5bn accounts in two separate attacks back in 2013 and 2014.
A local pastor who traveled to the Middle East on a mission trip will talk about the journey in a presentation Feb. 19 in Rancho Santa Fe.
Rev. Dr. Jack Baca joined a team of 10 clergy and parishioners from across the country on a 10-day journey last month through Syria and Lebanon with the Tennesee-based Outreach Foundation.
The presentation will focus on the efforts of the Presbyterian church in Syria and surrounding areas in ministering to the needs of those affected by war.
The presentation is 11:45 a.m. at 6225 Paseo Delicias. Light lunch served; $10. Reserve by Feb. 15 at hollic@villagechurch.org.
Visit theoutreachfoundation.org and villagechurch.org
Watch: Sydney CBD high-rise engulfed with flames after scaffolding catches on fire
Workers have described the speed with which building lit up - "You could see balls of hay catching on fire."
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Damian Lillard won’t be a free agent again until 2021, as the Blazers have their star point guard locked up for four more years on his five-year, $140 million deal that kicked in last offseason. Lillard has become the face of Portland basketball and is very happy with the Blazers, but, understanding that basketball is a business, he knows he might not be there forever.
Lillard insists he wants to be in Portland for as long as they’ll have him, and he’s been actively pushing for Portland to bring in more stars to play alongside he and C.J. McCollum — namely Paul George. But should something happen where they either want to trade him or let him walk in free agency in four years, he already knows what his top destinations outside of Portland will be.
The Blazers star gave an honest answer about where he’d want to play if he weren’t on the Blazers on Wednesday via Twitter, and the response included one not-so-surprising answer and one you wouldn’t expect from the Oakland native.
CHICAGO — An Illinois environmental group is suing the owner of a shuttered power plant where contaminants from old coal ash ponds are seeping into a river popular with kayakers and canoers.
Prairie Rivers Network claims in the suit filed Wednesday that Dynegy Midwest Generation is violating the Clean Water Act and harming the Vermilion River. It says pollution seeping from the riverbank contains high levels of heavy metals.
A 17-mile portion of the river designated as a National Scenic River flows along the eastern boundary of the former Vermilion Power Station about 135 miles (217 kilometres) south of Chicago.
The plant was closed in 2011, leaving behind more than 3 million cubic yards (2.29 million cubic meters) of coal ash remains.
Dynegy didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment, but has said it’s working on a closure plan.
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April 28 Jilin Jian Yisheng Pharmaceutical Co Ltd:
* Sees net profit for H1 2017 to increase by 15 percent to 35 percent, or to be 28.7 million yuan to 33.7 million yuan, compared to net profit of the same period in 2016 (25.0 million yuan)
* Comments that increased sales of medical and cosmetic products, as well as decreased financing expenses are the main reasons for the forecast
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/AsyRBD
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
Denver unveiled preliminary plans Friday to eliminate traffic-related deaths in the city by 2030, an ambitious goal that includes addressing high-risk corridors through speed reductions, better lighting, median alterations and promoting a culture of safety.
"All of Denver deserves safe streets," Mayor Michael Hancock said at a morning event downtown to promote the initiative called Vision Zero. "… Our community has stepped forward and has been very clear about the need to take action."
Since January 2016, there have been more than 100 traffic-related deaths on Denver's streets, and as part of an action plan officials have already identified areas of the city — like Federal Boulevard and Colfax Avenue — in the most dire need of fixes.
Read more at http://www.denverpost.com.
IT WAS the love story that changed the AFL.
On one side, a player of such pure talent, a simple run and kick could elicit peak joy from all who watched him ply his trade; on the other, a commentator who could barely put his excitement into words.
But he did, and the words “delicious” and “special” became entrenched in footy vernacular.
Bruce McAveney was the commentator who could best sum up just how bloody good Cyril Rioli was.
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Bruce & Cyril: A love story 1:10
And today, on the day of Rioli’s retirement, we celebrate the Bruce-Cyril love-in and spare a thought for the man who’ll never get to call “delicious” mark or zig-zag goal ever again.
The four-time premierhsip player announced on Wednesday that he was walking away from the game at the age of 28.
Miami Heat's Goran Dragic, left, is fouled by Orlando Magic's Serge Ibaka during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Feb. 13, 2017, in Miami. The Magic defeated the Heat 116-107.
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It's back!
The Subway Series is back as the New York Mets and New York Yankees get ready to play each other in a four-game series -- two games at each other's park. The Subway Series will start at Yankee Stadium.
In the photo above, New York Yankees infielder Charlie Hayes, left, shakes hands with New York Mets outfielder Bernard Gilkey, right, before the start of their interleague game Wednesday, June 18, 1997 at Yankee Stadium in New York.
Seventy years on, partition and the violence that accompanied it continues to shape India and Pakistan.
India and Pakistan - On the 70th anniversary of the partition of British India, 101 East presenter Steve Chao travelled to India and Pakistan to examine the troubled legacy of this historic event.
When British rulers divided the subcontinent into two nations, it prompted the greatest mass migration of people in history and unleashed a wave of violence that claimed more than a million lives.
From the elderly survivors who endured the violent aftermath of the partition to the military commanders and angry nationalists whose hostility shows little sign of fading, these images powerfully depict how the legacy of partition continues to shape India and Pakistan today.
Monday is voting day in Bonavista-Burin-Trinity. It’s one of four federal by-elections happening across the country. NTV’s Michael Connors reports.
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Tucows Inc. Director Rawleigh Hazen Iv Ralls sold 53,842 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction dated Monday, June 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $59.11, for a total value of $3,182,600.62.
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April 13 Anhui Ankai Automobile Co Ltd :
* Sees FY 2017 Q1 net loss to be 20.8 million yuan to 25 million yuan
* Says the net profit of FY 2016 Q1 was 10.1 million yuan
* Says that sales product structure change and decreased sales volume as main reasons for the forecast
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/DT6FO9
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
The man wanted in a fatal hit-and-run on West Trinity Lane on Saturday morning has surrendered to officers in downtown Nashville, Metro police said.
Warrants were issued Monday for 22-year-old Marquise Knowles charging him with leaving the scene of an accident involving death and failure to render aid in the crash that killed a female pedestrian.
Investigators said 58-year-old Sherry Cameron was crossing West Trinity Lane outside of a crosswalk just after 4:30 a.m. when she was hit. She was rushed to Skyline Medical Center, where she was pronounced dead.
The yellow Range Rover involved in the crash was recovered from a home on Marydale Drive on Monday.
Stay with News 4 for updates to this story.
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Need to Know: Tesla’s Elon Musk is ‘full of crap’ on self-driving cars — according to a GM exec
Bulls can’t complain if the S&P ends lower on this jobs day, given the gauge hasn’t closed in the red for nearly two weeks. Meanwhile, today’s call comes from a GM exec who isn’t buying a key Tesla claim.
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Halifax Regional Police are turning to the public to help find a 29-year-old woman who hasn’t been seen in over two weeks.
Shauna Elisha Allison was reported missing on May 29, according to police.
Allison is described as 5’4” woman weighing 139 pounds, with brown eyes and brown hair.
Police do not believe Allison has been met with foul play, but officers are concerned for her well-being.
Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to contact Halifax Regional Police or Crime Stoppers.
TORONTO, April 12 Canada's main stock index opened slightly lower on Wednesday, while BlackBerry Ltd shares received a sharp boost after an arbitration panel ruled that chipmaker Qualcomm Inc must refund it $814.9 million in royalty payments.
The Toronto Stock Exchange's S&P/TSX composite index was down 27.92 points, or 0.18 percent, at 15,69919 shortly after the open, as its heavyweight financial, energy and materials sectors all lost ground. (Reporting by Alastair Sharp)
Support and healing for those suffering from a miscarriage, stillbirth or death of an infant
The Rabboni Institute’s Sarah’s Hope & Abraham’s Promise will host a healing retreat April 1 for those who are suffering from the loss of a pregnancy through miscarriage or stillbirth or from the loss of an infant. The Pierced by Sorrow, Released into Joy retreat will focus on healing the mind, heart and body after these devastating losses. Held at St. Martin de Porres Parish in Dripping Springs, the retreat will begin at 9 a.m. and end at 4:30 p.m. For more information, call (512) 736-7334. To register, visit https://pierced2017.eventbrite.com. Scholarships are available; e-mail shap@teachmehealme.com.
Kathmandu [Nepal], June 14 : Nepal Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has hinted at postponing the polls if it helps in ending the constitutional deadlock. Deuba said that he will be talking to top political leaders on this issue of postponing polls in Provinces 2 and 5. Prime Minister Deuba had called a meeting of the top leaders of three major parties-the Nepali Congress, CPN-UML and the CPN on Tuesday to seek their advice whether to postpone the polls Provinces 2 and 5, if that paves the way for the Rastriya Janata Party-Nepal to join the elections.
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DENVER, Aug 14 (Reuters) - A federal court jury in Denver on Monday found that a radio DJ assaulted her by grabbing her bare bottom under her skirt during a photo shoot, awarding her the symbolic $1 in damages she sought.
The same eight-member jury rejected claims by the radio personality, David Mueller, that Swift's mother and a member of her circle cost him his job by making false groping accusations. (Reporting by Keith Coffman in Denver; Writing by Dan Whitcomb in Los Angeles; Editing by Chris Reese)
Children in downtown Wilmington had a special snow day Saturday, but this time it wasn't Mother Nature's doing. (Source: WECT)
Children in downtown Wilmington had a special snow day Saturday, but this time it wasn't Mother Nature's doing.
The creative minds at the downtown library held a winter celebration in the story park of the main library branch.
Children played in a manufactured winter wonderland.
The free celebration also included some stories and activities prior to the main event.
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Police said a dispute over a parking spot led to a deadly stabbing in Brooklyn late Sunday night.The ordeal happened just before 11:30 p.m. on East 73rd Street near Avenue M in the Bergen Beach section.The NYPD said four people - two suspects and two brothers - were arguing over a parking spot that was being blocked, when the brothers were both stabbed.Omari Dahan, 23, was stabbed in the chest and died at the hospital. His 29-year-old brother was stabbed in the arm, but was not seriously injured.Police said the two attackers fled the scene in a gray Volkswagen Jetta. No arrests have been made.This is a developing story. Keep checking abc7NY for the latest on this developing story.
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Teaching artist Katie Romans will lead you in a workshop as you learn to create a colorful painted portrait of your furry loved one. Step-by-step instructions for beginners will be available, and experienced painters are encouraged to explore their personal style and practice different techniques. All supplies are included. Please bring a clear photo of your pet!
The New England Patriots face off against the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl 52 on WIS News 10! (WIS)
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Police say two suspects walked into a Gwinnett County home Sunday, robbed it and killed a man.
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Authorities were called to the home on Scholar Drive in Lawrenceville just after 3:30 p.m.
The two suspects tied up the victim, his wife, and daughter in the living room. The 44-year-old victim, later identified as 44 year-old Miguel Osorio, was shot and killed when he broke free of the ties, according to a spokesperson with the Gwinnett County Police Department.
Police say the suspects were possibly wearing traffic vests and walked into the house with no sign of forced entry. Police say they may be traveling in a small, gold-colored SUV.
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Could Guam being get more federal dollars?
The U.S. Department of the Interior's Assistant Secretary for Insular Areas Doug Domenech announcing today U.S. Insular Areas, including Guam, can now apply for technical assistance program funding and maintenance assistance program funding for Fiscal Year 2018.
The TAP provides grant funding for short-term projects intended to meet immediate needs that can foster development in: accountability, financial management, education, and more. The MAP provides grant funding to support, develop, improve and, as much as possible, institutionalize infrastructure maintenance practices in the seven insular areas.
A Minnesota judge has sentenced the girlfriend of Philando Castile to a year of probation for assaulting a woman last year.
Jurors acquitted 28-year-old Diamond Reynolds of felony assault but found her guilty of a lesser assault charge in March. The Star Tribune reports a Ramsey County judge also ordered Reynolds to perform community service and complete anger management counseling.
Judge Elena Ostby told Reynolds she hasn't taken responsibility for her actions. Reynolds declined to make a statement at sentencing.
Reynolds gained international attention after livestreaming the bloody aftermath of the July 2016 shooting of Castile by then-St. Anthony police officer Jeronimo Yanez. Authorities alleged Reynolds was involved in an unrelated assault in St. Paul weeks before she was to testify at Yanez's trial.
A jury acquitted Yanez last year.
Israeli media is reporting that police are expected to question Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on a pair of corruption allegations.
A black screen was placed Monday in front of Netanyahu’s official residence in apparent anticipation of the police investigators’ arrival and to obstruct the view of journalists seeking to film them.
Netanyahu has denied what he calls the “baseless” reports that he received gifts from two businessmen.
Israel’s Channel 2 TV has reported that Netanyahu accepted “favors” from businessmen in Israel and abroad. It said Netanyahu was the central suspect in a second investigation that also involves family members. It said a criminal probe is expected next week.
An opposition lawmaker is also campaigning for Netanyahu to be investigated over suspicions that donors improperly transferred money for his personal use.
Marni Lane and Rhodie Lenz from Westport run out of the water after a jump into a cold Long Island Sound on New Year's Day at Compo Beach in Westport, during the 2017 Temple Israel 10th Anniversary Polar Bear Plunge. Around 100 peolple took the plunge and have raised so far 56 thousand dollars for many different charities.
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It's a famous photo. It shows the German Rocket Team that came to north Alabama, the team that made so much history in Huntsville and at Redstone Arsenal.
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From Bill Dewey’s misty color photos of morning fog clinging to the fringes of the Channel Islands to Marcia Burtt’s acrylic, plein air paintings depicting the vibrant colors of the sky and land as reflected in our coastal waters, this group show captures the feeling of standing where the land meets the sea. Take an hour off to visit the Marcia Burtt Gallery (517 Laguna St.), and you will leave feeling as though you’ve got sand between your toes. Coastal Influence is on view through August 19. Call 962-5588 or see artlacuna.com.
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BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany Economy Minister Peter Altmaier said it was important to start a dialogue with the United States about planned U.S. trade sanctions, but it was unclear if differences between Washington and Brussels could be resolved by the end of the week.
German Interior Minister Horst Seehofer and Economy Minister Peter Altmaier attend the first cabinet meeting in Berlin, Germany, March 14, 2018. REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch
Altmaier told German broadcaster ARD that Germany and the European Union were keen to avoid a trade war with Washington.
He stressed that Europe would not let itself be divided by the United States.
A 20-year-old Beaumont man accused in the death of a Banning woman pleaded not guilty Friday to murder and child endangerment charges.
Devonta Eugene Leonard remains in custody in lieu of $1 million bail and is due back in court April 5 for a felony settlement conference.
The victim’s body was found about 10 a.m. Feb. 20 in a Banning residence in the 500 block of North Hathaway Street. Officers went to the scene after receiving “several reports of a possible dead body at the location.”
The woman’s name and age were being withheld by police, but the criminal complaint identifies her as Evangelina Y. The child endangerment charge involves a 4-year-old girl identified only as Jane Doe.
Leonard’s relationship, if any, to the woman and the girl was not disclosed by police, who also did not specify the cause of death. However, the criminal complaint filed against Leonard includes a gun use enhancement.
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Pauly Paulicap had 13 points and 13 rebounds, Rich Williams added 10 points and 11 boards and Manhattan beat Siena 51-47 on Friday night.
Zane Waterman’s layup with 2:38 left gave the Jaspers (11-13, 6-6 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference) the lead for good at 49-47. A Manhattan turnover with 15 seconds left gave the Saints (7-17, 3-8) a chance to tie or go ahead with their final possession. Paulicap blocked Ahsante Shivers’ layup attempt out of bounds with 2.1 seconds left. Zavier Turner stole it from Siena’s Thomas Huerter Jr. on the ensuing inbound play and added a pair of free throws to cap the scoring.
Manhattan trailed by nine points at halftime before erasing its deficit with 11 straight points to lead 42-39 just past the midpoint of the second half.
Kadeem Smithen led Siena with 18 points, Evan Fisher scored 10, and Prince Oduro had 12 rebounds to go with six points.
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Trump Sexual Assault Accusers Interview With Megyn Kelly on TODAY
He may feel like he’s gotten a pass because so many other powerful men have been accused of a similar crime, but the women who have come forward to charge Donald Trump with sexual misconduct are fresh out of passes.
Jessica Leeds, Samantha Holvey and Rachel Crooks all sat down with Megyn Kelly on the TODAY show to talk about their traumatizing experiences with the POTUS.
We’re not sure what, if anything, these accusations will ultimately mean, but we sure are glad women are speaking up.
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The 64-year-old star - who attended the nuptials at Windsor Castle last month - believe the pair's union was on a "whole another level".
She shared: "I was unprepared for the depth of emotion I felt stepping onto the grounds of Windsor Castle. It literally took my breath away. I exclaimed out loud to no one in particular: 'Whoa! This right here is a whole another level! And I thought immediately of the history, the legacy, the astounding moment Meghan Markle was stepping into.
March 30 East West Banking:
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Christina Madison, 21, the "pretty Danish waitress" who tried to commit suicide by leaping into the Spokane River three weeks earlier, made news in a happier way. She married Louie Hirt, 28, a former assistant chef at Davenport's Restaurant.
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Chip and Tony Kinman are among the West Coast’s most infamous rock & roll provocateurs, a formidable twosome whose influential series of successive bandstand iterations — ’77 punk originators Dils, ’80s Americana architects Rank & File, electro-brutalists Blackbird and the frontier-philosophizing Cowboy Nation — represent some of the Golden State’s most insidiously creative stylistic insurgencies.
While elder sibling Tony serves today mainly as producer/co-writer, their wild, new Chip-fronted punk blues band Ford Madox Ford are vintage Kinman iconoclasm. The just-lensed video “Dark American Night,” a stabbing, hissing, steam-heated rumble of shadowy metaphor and high-voltage riff-torturing, ably represents the brothers’ ongoing safari through the American pop vernacular and upholds their long-standing tradition of shredding convention while reaching for a fresh, farther flung artistic standard.
Official: 75-turbine wind project in Miami County unlikely
PERU, Ind. (AP) — A wind-energy project appears to be in jeopardy after Miami County commissioners said an ordinance requiring space behind between turbines and property lines will take effect next week.
The Kokomo Tribune reports that a Monday meeting of commissioners was very tense; one spectator was expelled.
RES, an international renewable energy company, had proposed 75 turbines in the northern part of the county, about 80 miles north of Indianapolis. A new ordinance would require 2,000 feet between turbines and property lines.
Commissioner Larry West says the project already was slipping, based on communications with the company. He says RES indicated there were technical problems connecting it to the electrical grid.
West says the company has skipped getting road and economic development agreements.
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In one of his rare newspaper interviews, Moses Ssekibogo aka Mowzey Radio of the Goodlyfe Crew showed the enigma he was in a candid 2014 interview with The Observer in Uganda.
“I cry all the time. That’s one thing you don’t know about me. When people piss me off, I cry because it doesn’t hurt,” he said in the interview with Diana Nabiruma. (click to read full interview)
This, after responding to a question of what animal he had characteristics of. “I’m a lion. [Roars] I am the king of the jungle,” he said.
Asked if there a writer he would be interested in writing his biography at the time, he responded, “You.”
Mowzey died four years later, aged 35, on Thursday and will be buried on Saturday.
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“In a note to investors obtained by AppleInsider, [KGI analyst Ming-Chi] Kuo says LTE connectivity will be the standout feature for this year’s Apple Watch revamp,” Mikey Campbell reports for AppleInsider.
“Of note, the new LTE model will not support 3G communications and will only support LTE in ‘specific’ countries and markets,” Campbell reports. “Apple’s domestic U.S. market is likely a contender for inclusion, as is China, though the analyst failed to elaborate on regional availability.”
Campbell reports, “Apple’s next-generation Watch is not expected to get a design revamp to along with LTE connectivity, Kuo says.”
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Padraig Harrington may have a few issues to iron out as his Twitter account has been taken over and is tweeting some content that's far from the fairway.
The account, which has over 100,000 followers, is now posing as a soft porn model called 'Tammy Boolman' and is tweeting out revealing images,
The first tweets from the new user started going out at about 1pm on Saturday with users quick to pick up on the new content.
People joked on one image of a model saying "Amazing what dry January can do for your physique Paddy" while another said "you need to sort this out."
Among other things being tweeted by the pro's account are instructions on how to use Wordpress, and videos of Asian pop stars.
A community group on Kauai is filing suit against the state Department of Land and Natural Resources and seed company Syngenta to protect crown lands on Kauai's West Side.
Group Ke Kauhulu O Manu, along with plaintiffs Kohola Leo, the Surfrider Foundation and the Hawaii Alliance for Progressive Action want Environmental Impact Statements completed for the lands, located in Mana, adjacent to the coast. Their attorney, Lance Collins, says proper assessments are not currently being done.
“This suit is being filed to ensure that sensitive, coastal, and publicly-owned lands zoned for conservation are given the proper and legally required environmental review prior to being leased out for private commercial use,” Collins said.
Nearly 60 acres of land near homes in Kekaha are the focus of the suit.
The lawsuit comes as Syngenta sells its Hawaii operations to ag company, the Hartung Brothers.
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Daniels, WV (WOAY) – The West Virginia Amateur continued Wednesday at Glade Springs, with some golfers finishing their second rounds before the third round commenced.
Unlike Tuesday, there were no weather delays, but challenging pin locations made for exciting golf action, with no player able to break 70 for the first time this week.
Hurricane’s Sam O’Dell, the 2013 & 2015 champion, leads after 54 holes after posting a third-round 71; he is four-under par. He will be in the final group Thursday, which tees off at 10:30 AM.
Top 5 overall standings: Sam O’Dell (-4), Christian Boyd (-2), Chris Williams (-1), Brian Anania (-1), Will Evans (+3), Jeff McGraw (+3), Thadd Obecny II (+3)
Top 5 Southern WV participants: Jeff McGraw (+3, T5), Isaiah Zaccheo (+7, T12), Tyler Hillyer (+7, T12), Karson Terry (+15, T36), Patrick Smith (+16, T38), Chris Daniels (+16, T38), Landon Perry (+16, T38), Chandler Beavers (+16, T38)
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WASHINGTON, March 28 U.S. President Donald Trump touted Ford Motor Co's expected announcement later on Tuesday about investments and jobs at its U.S. plants, saying the automaker would be making a major investment in three Michigan facilities.
Trump said in a tweet that the anticipated announcement showed "car companies coming back to U.S. JOBS!JOBS!JOBS!" It was not immediately clear, though, whether Ford was taking new steps or acting on previously planned or announced investments.
(Reporting by Susan Heavey; Editing by Lisa Von Ahn)
FILE-In this Aug. 22, 1964 photograph, Fannie Lou Hamer, a leader of the Freedom Democratic party, speaks before the credentials committee of the Democratic national convention in Atlantic City, in efforts to win accreditation for the largely African American group as Mississippi's delegation to the convention, instead of the all-white state delegation. Friday, Oct. 6, 2017 marks the 100th anniversary of her birth and a celebration is planned in her hometown of Ruleville, Miss., honoring her. File AP Photo
DANVILLE (WSLS 10) – Three people were taken to the hospital after a two-vehicle crash in Danville.
Police received a call about the crash around 8:25 p.m. Sunday. The crash happened on Mount Cross Road at the city’s limit.
Danville Police said both the drivers had to be taken out of their vehicles. It took crews 30-35 minutes to remove one of the drivers. That person was transported to the hospital with serious injuries.
It took crews one hour to remove someone from the second vehicle. That vehicle had a passenger inside.
No word on their conditions, but police said one of them was unconscious at the scene.
All three are from Pittsylvania County.
Police said one of the vehicles crossed the line and hit the other car head-on. Both vehicles were totaled.
Charges are pending.
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You don’t need a yard, or even any gardening skills to grow your own food at home; you just need a AeroGarden countertop garden. This garden can grow herbs, vegetables, flowers, and salad greens, and it’s just $90 on Woot today, which is about $60 less than usual.
To start growing you simply pop in the seed pods, pour in some water, and the machine does the rest. This garden has accommodations for seven plants and includes seed pods to get you started. So start growing your own garden, or gift to an aspiring green thumb.
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A Worcester man exchanged gunfire with an intruder who had allegedly broken into his home on Saturday night, leaving both men wounded, police said. Worcester police said a 21-year-old woman and a 24-year-old man reported their house on Dawson Road being ransacked around 10 p.m..
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A federal appeals court has rejected a lawsuit that sought to hold Twitter liable for the deaths of two U.S. contractors in Jordan in an attack for which the Islamic State group claimed responsibility.
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said Wednesday the lawsuit failed to establish Twitter accounts used by IS directly caused the men's deaths. The unanimous decision by a three-judge panel upheld a lower court ruling.
Lloyd Fields and James Creach were shot and killed in Jordan in 2015 by a Jordanian police captain while training law enforcement officers.
Their families argued that IS Twitter accounts were a substantial factor in the men's deaths and that the company should have anticipated attacks.
Joshua Arisohn, an attorney for the families, says appeals are being considered.
The Greene County Sheriff's office confirms to Region 8 News that a crop duster has crashed in northern Greene County.
The sheriff's office says the plane went down near the Evening Star Church area around the Delaplaine city limits.
They say the pilot has been injured, but the extent of injuries is not known at this time.
They say they have an ambulance and Air-Evac heading that way as a precaution.
Region 8 News has a crew on the way to the scene, and we hope to pass more information to you as soon as it becomes available.
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A federal appeals court on Friday found a lower court had correctly granted summary judgment to Monsanto Co in a lawsuit brought by a Massachusetts town over alleged property damage to one of its schools by PCB-containing plasticizers supplied by one of the company’s former subsidiaries.
Circuit Judges Sandra Lynch, Norman Stahl and David Barron of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 1st Circuit in their ruling said the town of Westport, Massachusetts, had failed to prove the level of contamination was so severe that it was harmful to human health.
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Ashley Young says England players have discussed what to do if subjected to racism during the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
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The SoCal Prep Legends girls athlete of the week for Monday, March 10:
Name: Mailee Newman
School: West Torrance
Sport: Softball
Noteworthy: Newman, a senior pitcher and first baseman, posted a 4-1 record, allowed just two earned runs in 22 innings (0.64 ERA), struck out 14 and allowed only 10 hits. The loss was to Agoura 1-0 in the quarterfinals of the Torrance TNT Tournament. She pitched a two-hit shutout against Palo Verde and came back later in the day and tossed three innings in relief against Centennial. Newman also had a double and drove in four runs. The Warriors finished fifth in the tournament and are No. 1 in the Daily Breeze rankings.
What is SCPL: Standout athletes, teams, coaches and inspirational performers this high school season will be honored in an end-of-year SoCal Prep Legends show on KABC. For more details, visit socalpreplegends.com.
April 6 Alza Real Estate SA:
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* Says share value for exchange purposes is set at 1.2061 euro
* Says board does not rule out to propose delisting
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DECATUR - Seven contestants took part in the Macon County Senior Spelling Bee with one advancing to the next level of competition.
The Senior Spelling Bee held at the Decatur Macon County Senior Center is part of the statewide competition sponsored by Illinois Senior Centers and the Illinois Department on Aging.
After several rounds slowly eliminated the contestants, it came down to two spellers in the final round. Erin Valentine correctly spelled "Osteoporosis" for the championship word. Second place went to Ada Elder, of Decatur. The pair advance to the regional level Senior Spelling Bee in June.
State Representative Sue Scherer says the Senior Spelling Bee is great way for seniors to show their spelling skills and keep their minds active.
The state finals are held August 14 during Senior Day at the Illinois State Fair.
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan officials are inviting public feedback on an inventory that designates Upper Peninsula forest roads as either open or closed to off-road vehicles.
An online map with the proposed classifications will be available for viewing May 1. People can make comments on the map about particular road segments.
The Department of Natural Resources has spent months mapping the region’s state forest roads. They provide access for activities such as habitat improvement, timber management and fire control. They also offer public access for hunting, fishing, hiking and outdoor recreation.
They’ve historically been open to ORV use and will remain so during the classification period. The department says some might be closed to prevent user conflicts and protect environmentally sensitive areas.
Any changes would take effect in January 2019.
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More than once on Keeping Up with the Kardashians, Kendall openly spoke about how she felt more connected to her dad’s side of the family because of their similar “chill” personalities. In 2018, however, a source told PEOPLE that Kendall, Kylie and Brody had drifted apart — and no, there is no bad blood. “They’re just not that close. They were a lot closer when the girls were younger and before the show blew up and things got so crazy for them,” the insider shared. “Initially [Brody] was on the show but then he didn’t want to go in that direction, so they started spending less time together.” Regardless, the Jenner siblings have nothing but love for each other. The source added: “… They do love him and Kendall’s also supported him deejaying at events. There are no bad feelings on their end, but they’ve definitely grown apart over the years.”
VENICE- Venie clinched its second state title in school history saturday night with a win over Bartram Trail.
The 37-24 victory caps off a memorable season for Venice.
A win for not just the high school, but for the community.
Hoards of people braved the capital's freezing streets today dressed in shamrock green - for the finale of London's biggest ever St. Patrick's Day festival. .
A Hattiesburg man is behind bars in connection to a December shooting that injured one person in the Hub City. Kadarius Nichols, 21, was arrested on Friday, Feb. 10, after a traffic stop in Hattiesburg and charged with one count of aggravated assault.
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Brother-lover Kasugano Sora of romance anime Yosuga no Sora has inspired cosplayers with her incestuousness as an interpretation featuring the girl in a china dress has arisen, additionally exposing her nether regions to give onlookers something else to stare at.
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A major forest fire continued to burn Wednesday morning in the White Mountains.The fire has been burning for more than 24 hours near Lost River Gorge in Woodstock.The fire was first reported about 6 a.m. Tuesday.On Wednesday morning, the fire was burning in a remote area in Kinsman Ridge.The chief said the fire doubled in size Tuesday night and has now scorched about 50 acres.Crews were at the scene of the fire through the night to monitor the situation.The Lost River Gorge was closed Tuesday because crews were using the attraction's parking lot as a staging area.Gorge officials planned to reopen the attraction as normal on Wednesday.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Police say R&B singer Trey Songz has been arrested on suspicion of punching a woman at a Los Angeles party.
Officer Drake Madison says Songz, whose real name is Tremaine Neverson, turned himself in at a Hollywood police station Monday. He’s accused of felony domestic violence.
Jail records show the 33-year-old was released about two hours later on $50,000 bail.
Andrea Buera told reporters last week that she was the woman Songz had assaulted. Buera said he punched her repeatedly because he was upset she was talking to another man at a party Feb. 18.
The singer tweeted Monday that he was being falsely accused for someone else’s personal gain.
His attorney, Shawn Chapman Holley, accompanied him when he surrendered. Asked for comment, she replied that “Trey’s tweet this morning sums it up.”
Las Vegas Undersheriff Kevin McMahill wants to know if anyone had any idea of the shooter's plan before the massacre took place.
Source: CNN
A Message from Incoming President Tania Tetlow to Alumni, Donors and Volunteers from Loyola University on Vimeo.
Tania Tetlow, recently named as the 17th president of Loyola University New Orleans and the first layperson to serve in that role, recorded a series of greeting videos in which she introduces herself to students, faculty, parents, alumni and university donors. In the videos, Tetlow describes her life growing up around the university in a family of Jesuit priests, even being “sung to sleep with Gregorian chant,” and promising to work with all the groups to improve the university in the fall.
Her message to alumni is above. To see all the videos, see Loyola University’s page at Vimeo.
To mark the occasion, the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens plans to bury a time capsule on Monday, June 26 during a private ceremony. It hasn't yet revealed what slice of history will be placed inside the capsule and buried beneath the popular garden's surface, but there are plenty of options.
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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Former U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Joe diGenova went on The Rich Zeoli Show on 1210am WPHT to discuss the release of the House Intelligence Memo.
“This wasn’t a warrant to spy on a foreign national, it was a warrant to spy on an American citizen,” diGenova said of the FBI spying on Carter Page. “The FBI had to allege that Page was acting as an agent of a foreign power in order to get the warrant, and there was no evidence to establish that.”
“I am appalled that (FBI Director) Christopher Wray has allowed almost all of these people to stay there,” (in the FBI) diGenova said. “He removed McCabe as the deputy director only after he goes to capital hill and reads this four page memo, if Wray was surprised after reading the four page memo, then he is a horrible FBI director who is blind.”
When asked if he believes Wray should step down as FBI director, diGenova said, “If I were the president and he offered me his resignation, I would certainly accept it.”
Olabisi Onabanjo University Postgraduate Admission Form Out 2017/2018.
This is to inform the general public that applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the Postgraduate Diploma and Degree Programmes of the Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago Iwoye for the 2017/2018 academic session. Available Programmes. FACULTY OF ARTS Department of English M.A English Language Ph.D. English Language M.A English Literature Ph.D. …
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A new survey asked people what clothes they HATE the most. And here is the VERY judgmental top 10...
1. Speedos. 69% of people have an "unfavorable" opinion of them.
2. Leather pants, 63%.
3. Crocs, 59%.
4. Bell bottoms, 57%.
5. Clothes with elbow patches, 54%.
6. Tracksuits, 52%.
7. Bright red pants, 51%.
8. Uggs, 51%.
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The A259 road heading out of Eastbourne towards Seaford has been closed off after an incident this morning (Monday).
A Brighton & Hove bus has jack-knifed across the road by the entrance to the Downs Golf Club.
The incident is causing major delays for motorists already struggling in the snow and slush.
Some motorists have abandoned their vehicles.
Two people stop to comfort Joseph Culver (C) of Charlottesville as he kneels at a late night vigil to pay his respect for a friend injured in a car attack on counter protesters after the "Unite the Right" rally organized by white nationalists in...more
Two people stop to comfort Joseph Culver (C) of Charlottesville as he kneels at a late night vigil to pay his respect for a friend injured in a car attack on counter protesters after the "Unite the Right" rally organized by white nationalists in Charlottesville, Virginia. REUTERS/Jim Bourg
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The FBI is offering up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a man dubbed the "The Great Outdoors Bandit." SALT LAKE CITY - The FBI is offering up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a man dubbed the "The Great Outdoors Bandit."
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BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — New allegations of racism and improper behavior against a Louisiana sheriff have delayed a civil trial involving a man who was fatally shot while handcuffed.
The trial had been scheduled to start next week.
Relatives of Victor White III sued Iberia Parish Sheriff Louis Ackal and a deputy. The 22-year-old man was handcuffed behind his back in the rear of a patrol car when he died in March 2014.
Lawyers for White's family say a former sheriff's office employee told them that Ackal referred to black people as "gorillas" and gave coded instructions for writing reports to justify beatings of detainees.
Hanna delayed the trial to give Ackal's lawyer time to question the witness.
A lawyer for Ackal and the deputy didn't respond to an email seeking comment.
Less than 48 hours after being crowned MLS champions, TFC celebrated with their adoring fans as part of the team's official victory parade from The Air Canada Centre to Nathan Phillips Square. Throngs of people lined the streets to salute the Reds, who proudly showed off the MLS Cup. It was a jubilant scene to cap off a near perfect season.
Here's what Toronto's streets looked like for TFC's victory parade today.
Mark Hunt isn’t thrilled about not getting a rematch with Fabricio Werdum.
Back in Nov. 2014, Werdum took on the “Super Samoan” for the interim Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) heavyweight title. Hunt had some early success, but fell to a knee followed by ground-and-pound in the second round.
Since that time, Hunt has gone 3-2, 1 NC while Werdum has gone 2-2. Hunt was hoping to get “Vai Cavalo” for his next fight, but will settle for Marcin Tybura. He went on to rip Werdum in an Instagram post:
“Nov. 19, fight (night) Sydney tried getting someone in the top five but everyone is busy. (I) had asked for Werdum for Japan and also for Sydney, but he is getting a manicure. So it’s party time Tybura.”
11:47 SC Rep. Joseph Neal argues for removing the Confederate battle flag from State House grounds Pause
0:54 South Carolina baseball preview: 3 storylines for 2017
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1:28 Richland deputies aim to mend relationships
1:41 SC pension overhaul makes progress as bill moves forward
2:05 USC students and homeowners share neighborhoods in 2015
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SPRING VALLEY (CNS) - A motorist was injured Friday when the car she was driving veered off a Spring Valley road and smashed into a home.
The out-of-control black Dodge Charger crashed into the side of the residence in the 2600 block of Sandy Bev Lane shortly after 3:30 p.m., said Steve Moran, spokesman for San Miguel Consolidated Fire Protection District.
Medics took the driver to a hospital for treatment of moderately serious trauma, Moran said. No other injuries were reported.
A county building inspector was called in to assess the extent of structural damage the home sustained in the accident.
WASHINGTON (WCMH) — Happy birthday, President Donald Trump!
The President turns 71 today.
And he may be getting a big birthday card as a gift.
According to CNN, last week, First Lady Melania Trump asked supporters to sign a card for her husband.
Signers must make a donation to the Trump “Make America Great Again” committee.
In a letter to supporters, Melania Trump said birthday celebrations always include family and close friends.
Trump shares his birthday with Flag Day and the U.S. Army’s 242nd birthday.
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A Pawhuska man stood before District Judge Curtis Delapp at the Washington County Courthouse on Wednesday. Adam Stephenson is facing a charge of exploiting an elderly person in an incident that occurred in early May.
According to an affidavit, Stephenson had an elderly woman sign the paperwork to purchase a new Jeep Cherokee that Stephenson intended to use. An officer then made contact with the vehicle’s new payee who stated that the elderly woman is incoherent most of the time and was taken advantage of by Stephenson.
Stephenson’s next court date is set for August 4 and bond is set at $7,500.
NEW YORK — Toronto Maple Leafs centre Auston Matthews, New York Rangers left-wing Chris Kreider and Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury are the NHL's three stars of the week.
Matthews led the NHL with six points (four goals, two assists) in three outings to help the Maple Leafs complete a perfect week. Matthews capped his week by scoring twice, including in overtime, as Toronto beat Detroit 5-4 Sunday in the outdoor Centennial Classic.
The 19-year-old from Scottsdale, Ariz., leads rookies in goals (20) and points (32).
Kreider had four goals and an assist in three games as the Rangers picked up three wins. He closed 2016 with his second career hat trick in a 6-2 victory against the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday.
Fozzy have always said they’re an evolving band, and on their seventh album this process has never been more obvious. Some aspects haven’t changed, not least Rich Ward’s thrusting guitar wails. His melodies remain paramount, but there are clear developments elsewhere. Grooves switch between the gritty and the smooth while vocalist Chris Jericho displays an increased awareness of how to vary his voice. This comes into focus on Painless and Capsized, which are shameless, balls-out power ballads. Fozzy occasionally nod towards nu metal – you’ll hear moments of Disturbed on songs such as Wordsworth Way and the excellent Judas but there are also some bruising traditional metal riffs on SOFTWAREmark” gingersoftwareuiphraseguid=“4fa00be8-3e4b-4970-ac1a-80dc12bf89f9” id=“1a644f23-7ab5-4837-8a9f-b5b5032265b2”>Drinkin’ With Jesus and Three Days In Jail. The band have taken a great deal of care to ensure their songwriting and production is of the highest calibre and it’s been worth the effort.
THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — Greek authorities have agreed to extradite to France the Georgian suspected head of an international crime ring specializing in robberies and burglaries.
Lasha Shushanashvili, 57, was among 14 people arrested, in coordination with France, in April in the northern city of Thessaloniki during a two-day operation involving more than 100 police officers.
A further 17 suspected members of the crime ring were arrested in France.
Shushanashvili's lawyers said they would appeal to Greece's supreme court against Wednesday's extradition ruling by Thessaloniki judicial authorities.
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Shushanashvili was first arrested in Greece in 2012, and sentenced to 14 years' imprisonment for heading an international criminal ring allegedly involved in armed robberies and at least one contract killing.
In fewer than three years, he secured early release on health grounds.
SACRAMENTO (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday afternoon's drawing of the California Lottery's "Daily 3 Midday" game were:
1-2-4
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BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Winter will not leave Maryland without a good fight!
Two separate systems will bring a mixed bag of rain, sleet and snow to the entire state beginning tomorrow and continuing on Wednesday.
On Tuesday, the amount will be rather light in most areas, but by Wednesday, heavier snow is expected and may accumulate over 6 inches from the city north and west.
RELATED: Wintry Weather Set To Put A Damper On First Days Of Spring
Temperatures are very critical in determining just how much snow falls, and can accumulate in any given area, and the forecast will likely change as we see what those temperature profiles are.
But at this point, this should easily be the heaviest snow of the winter, or shall I say spring!
Please stay tuned, and we will have updated information as it becomes available.
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OCTOBER 01: Colin McHugh #31 of the Houston Astros Throws a pitch in the first inning against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on October 1, 2016 in Anaheim, California. less ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 01: Colin McHugh #31 of the Houston Astros Throws a pitch in the first inning against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on October 1, 2016 in Anaheim, ... more HOUSTON, TX - MAY 12: Colin McHugh #31 of the Houston Astros wipes his brow after loading the bases during the fifth inning against the San Francisco Giants at Minute Maid Park on May 12, 2015 in Houston, Texas.
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As a writer and singer, Buzz Cason has a history that goes back to the early 1960s in sessions with Willie Nelson and Elvis and songs covered by everyone from Gloria Estefan to U2. Coproduced in Nashville by his son Parker, Cason sings with often melancholy authority on a batch of songs that fit—like the man himself—somewhere between country and rock. The lyrics are often striking for their images, the accompaniment is homespun and down to basics. Passion often suggests mature rockabilly, with the genre’s youthful exuberance exchanged by hard-won acceptance.
Work has finally started on the long-awaited expansion of car park facilities at Leuchars Railway Station.
Approval to double the number of parking spaces was granted in 2014 but the project has been beset by delays over the last three years, which has left many rail passengers frustrated.
However, the contract has been awarded to Newlay Civil Engineering which has now started work on the eight-week project.
Local councillor Tim Brett said he was delighted to see work under way but bemoaned the time taken for the project to reach this point.
“While I welcome the start of construction at the car park, this project has taken far too long to deliver,” he said.
“Funding was agreed three years ago after the Liberal Democrats approached the Fife Council administration but a series of problems and delays followed.
“Hopefully there will be no further delays and the new places, giving 300 places overall, will be in use by early June.”
The results of an Emerson College poll released Monday showed Republican U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore has a nine point lead over Democratic candidate Doug Jones, 53% to 44%.
That is a six point bump compared to last week's Emerson poll. The sample size of the survey is 600 very likely voters. The margin of error is +/- 3.9 percent.
In a Fox News poll released earlier Monday, Jones had a 10 point lead over Roy Moore.
A Raycom Media poll last week showed Moore had a 7 point lead over Jones, 50% to 43%.
You can read the release from Emerson College at this link: http://www.emerson.edu/sites/default/files/ECP_AL_PR_12.11.pdf.
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WASHINGTON (AP) - Proponents of nuclear power are pushing to revive a failed project to build two reactors in South Carolina.
They argue that the demise of the $14 billion venture could signal doom for an industry that supplies one-fifth of the nation's electricity.
Collapse of the V.C. Summer project in Fairfield County could cost ratepayers billions for work that ultimately provides no electricity and signal that new nuclear plants can't be built in the United States. The July 31 suspension leaves two nuclear reactors under construction in Georgia as the only ones being built.
South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham says failure could end a nuclear renaissance before it starts. He's urging Congress to extend a production tax credit to provide billions to the Summer project and reactors in Georgia.
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Recalls in Japan due to ‘violation of internal procedure’, says Nissan
Michael Nash talks to Nissan about the 1.3 million vehicles it has recalled in Japan
After recording impressive sales figures in Japan, Nissan is now facing a significant recall due to issues that occurred during the vehicle inspection process at six of its plants….
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Morgan Stanley (MS.N) has become the sole bidder for Nevsky Center property in the Russian city of St Petersburg from Finnish department store chain Stockmann (STCBV.HE) after Russian real estate investor Malltech pulled out of the tender, two sources familiar with the talks told Reuters.
Morgan Stanley, Stockmann, Malltech and Colliers International, a property consultancy advising Stockmann on the sale, declined to comment.
Stockmann said earlier it was in talks with several parties to sell the shopping center which has a book value of 181 million euros ($225.5 million).
Two sources in Moscow’s commercial real estate market told Reuters earlier a 160-180 million euro sale price was being discussed.
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Hawaiʻi Island police have arrested a 45-year-old man in connection with a burglary January 16 at a county office off Pāhoa Village Road.
Patrick Iwanu Hanato of Pāhoa was arrested Tuesday (February 14) and charged with second-degree burglary and second-degree theft. His bail was set at $20,000.
He is being held at Hawaiʻi Community Correctional Center on an unrelated matter and is scheduled to make his initial court appearance on the Pāhoa case Wednesday (February 15).
Police thank the public for their assistance.
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How does a multiple-entry Schengen visa work?
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The boys take calls and continue to discuss the idea of trading Miguel Sano before a Vikings news update with Matthew Coller and Questions of Significant Importance.
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ Officials in Indiana are trying to prevent a water crisis as both supply and infrastructure are inadequate for future needs.
The Journal Gazette reports that a 2016 survey found that Indiana utilities have an immediate need for $2.26 billion to replace water meters, hydrants, water mains, treatment plants, wells and other physical infrastructure.
Now, Gov. Eric Holcomb is seeking to create a multi-agency working group to develop strategies to manage the state’s water resources and infrastructure, and support development of asset management plans for high-need water and wastewater utilities. The group would also likely prepare recommendations for the Legislature in 2019.
Discussions of a water crisis began in 2014 when the Indiana Chamber of Commerce issued a report calling for the development of a water resource plan to better conserve and manage the state’s water supply.
Government supporters perform a parody involving a Venezuelan militia up against Uncle Sam, a personification of the U.S government, during an anti-imperialist march to denounce Trump's talk of a "military option" for resolving the country's political crisis, in Caracas, Venezuela, Monday, Aug. 14, 2017. Ariana Cubillos AP Photo
PARIS, July 4 (Reuters) - Chinese HNA group chairman Wang Jian fell to his death while visiting the southern France village of Bonnieux on Tuesday, a French police source told Reuters.
Wang died after a 10 meter fall off a wall, the source said.
“He tried to climb a low wall to see the view and take pictures,” the source said. After failing a first time, Wang took a run up. “He fell over the top and dropped 10 meters.” (Reporting by Emmanuel Jarry Writing by Ingrid Melander Editing y Richard Lough)
The comedian and Shaifali Puri wed in an interfaith Hindu/Muslim ceremony in Atlanta over the weekend.
There’s a scene in HBO’s new comedy series “The Brink,” in which Aasif Mandvi — playing a driver for a government operative in Pakistan — begs an ambassador to save...
Bush (shoulder) struck out the side in his return to the mound Sunday against the Mariners.
With a one-week layoff between appearances, Bush came back and was sharp Sunday prior to another rough outing from Sam Dyson. The Rangers could turn to Bush as their new closer, as he was sitting at 97-98 mph during Sunday's game while throwing all fastballs in the 11-pitch effort.
Egypt star Mohamed Salah won the prestigious BBC African Player of the Year award on Monday. Salah, the Premier League’s top scorer with 13 goals, also scored 10 times in all competitions for Serie A club Roma in 2017.
“I am very happy to win this award”, Salah told to BBC Sport. “It’s always a special feeling when you win something. I feel like I had a great year, so I’m very happy.”
Gabon’s Borussia Dortmund striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Guinean Naby Keita — his future Liverpool team-mate currently at RB Leipzig — fellow Reds star Sadio Mane of Senegal and Chelsea’s Nigerian winger Victor Moses were also named to the title.
Deutsch Kase Haus has notified Sargento Foods Inc. that a specialty Longhorn Colby cheese they supplied to Sargento must be recalled due to a potential contamination of Listeria monocytogenes.
The affected retail products are Sargento Ultra Thin Sliced Longhorn Colby with Best-By dates of “12APR17B” and “10MAY17B” as well as Sargento Chef Blends Shredded Nacho and Taco Cheese with Best-By dates of “H14JUN17” and “H12JUL17.” These products were packaged at the Sargento facility in Wisconsin.
Out of an abundance of caution, Sargento is also recalling the following products because they were packaged on the same line as the affected cheese:
A damning report into a Dublin facility for people with disabilities suggests some residents weren't consulted about do not resuscitate orders.
An unnacounced inspection by HIQA in January this year has detailed a litany of major non-compliances.
They include listing "going to bed" as community inclusion and attending a physio appointment as an "activity."
Inspectors weren't happy that action had been taken to address potential financial abuse.
There wasn't a paper trail to show that residents or their families were aware they'd been identified as not to be resuscitated.
RCMP are looking for a 28-year-old man after a stabbing victim showed up at a Portage la Prairie hospital on Sunday.
The victim, a 25-year-old man, and the man police are searching for, got into a dispute at a home on in Portage, RCMP said on Monday.
Just before 6:30 p.m., RCMP was notified by the hospital that a man had arrived with a stab wound.
RCMP are looking for Joey Pashe from Portage. He is described as Indigenous, 5-foot-10 and 196 pounds with short black hair.
The victim remains in hospital in stable condition.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Portage RCMP at 204-857-4445 or call Manitoba Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, submit a secure tip online at http://www.manitobacrimestoppers.com or text “TIPMAN” plus your message to CRIMES (274637).
Elise Imbert of Gulfport asked Santa for $1,000 to help needy kids and pets for Christmas. She didn't want toys because she had everything she needed. Elise's parents and Santa helped grant Elise's wish, and she's giving $500 to Tired Dog Rescue and $500 to Junior Auxiliary of Gulfport.
FMR LLC reduced its position in Sensient Technologies Co. by 15.7% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC.
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The big game is coming. Who’s gonna win the coin toss? What’ll the first commercial be? Who will the MVP thank first? Think you can answer the tough questions? Play the KLOS Big Game, Guessing Game, then track your answers while you watch.
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Lyft Sued Passenger Says Drunk Driver Triggered Heart Attack
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Lyft hires drivers who will get drunk behind the wheel and make dangerous decisions that cause car crashes that are so terrifying they cause heart attacks ... so claims a Lyft passenger in a new lawsuit.
A California woman claims she hopped in a Lyft with terrifying consequences. She says the driver was DUI, made an illegal left and t-boned another car so fiercely the Lyft rolled. She says she suffered injuries to her chest and ribs.
Get this ... the woman happens to be an Uber driver.
The woman's lawyer, Paul N. Philips, tells TMZ ... his client had a "trauma-caused heart attack" and was rushed to the hospital by ambulance.
A Lyft rep tells us the company has a zero-tolerance drug and alcohol policy and has permanently banished the driver.
About Remember Thursdays - Singing for the Brain
Remember Thursdays is a day of guided activities to help anyone in the community affected by dementia. Support workers and trained facilitators run a programme of activities for people with dementia to take part in, accompanied by a family member, friend or carer. People can also get advice and information about dementia to help them understand more about the condition. One of the activities is Singing for the Brain. If you've ever sung along to the radio or in the shower you'll love Singing for the Brain. Sing along to popular songs you enjoyed as a teenager and adult.
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3:03 Talkback: Mark Young talks about Vice Mayor Gene Gallo's tragic loss of his wife
0:49 Gene Gallo reflects on the loss of his wife
1:17 Samoset Neighborhood Association looks to 2017 for continued improvements
0:40 Suspect in armed robbery of Bradenton convenience store arrested
2:02 Manatee County residents fear heavy manufacturing will change lifestyle
2:22 All-Area Boys Swimmer of the Year T.C. Smith discusses the honor
2:15 Kids ask Miami-Dade mayor to make it a sanctuary county
0:43 Can you really suffer from a broken heart?
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Streets are quiet in the central business district of Kenya's capital ahead of the opposition's plan to "swear in" its leader, Raila Odinga, as an alternative president despite the attorney general's warning that such an act challenging the official president will amount to treason.
The U.S. has advised Odinga against the so-called inauguration Tuesday, as East Africa's economic hub tries to move beyond months of deadly election turmoil. Police have vowed to block opposition supporters from attending the event.
Heavy police deployment was withdrawn Tuesday without explanation at the Uhuru Park where the opposition had said the event would take place. A heavy police presence remains in city slums, which are opposition strongholds.
Equities research analysts expect that Johnson Controls International plc Ordinary Share will post sales of $7.04 billion for the current quarter, according to Zacks Investment Research . Five analysts have issued estimates for Johnson Controls International plc Ordinary Share's earnings, with the highest sales estimate coming in at $7.14 billion and the lowest estimate coming in at $6.97 billion.
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Digital security legend John McAfee's naked shooting spree As John McAfee’s wife, Janice, tells it, she was having sex with her husband in the early hours of Sept. 4 in their Tennessee home when McAfee’s notoriously aggressive dogs...
These popular vacation spots are death traps for Americans When an American man and his Canadian girlfriend were recently found dead in the middle of a field in Belize, people were shocked — not only by the murder itself,...
Two detained after couple found strangled in Belize Authorities in Belize have taken two people into custody in connection to the mysterious murder of a former Marine and his Canadian girlfriend, a report says. Drew DeVoursney’s mother told...
Couple who went missing in Belize both strangled to death: report The deaths of an American man and his Canadian girlfriend who went missing in Belize are now being investigated as homicides — after autopsies revealed that they had both been...
Leader of Indonesia's Aceh province arrested in graft sting
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia's anti-graft commission has arrested the governor of conservative Aceh province on suspicion of receiving bribes.
Febri Diansyah, spokesman of the Corruption Eradication Commission, says Irwandi Yusuf was among 10 people arrested Tuesday evening in separate locations in Aceh.
Investigators seized about 500 million rupiah ($35,000) in cash.
Yusuf, a former leader of the rebel Free Aceh Movement, was elected governor for a second time in 2017.
He was flown Wednesday morning to the Indonesian capital and taken to the headquarters of the anti-graft commission.
Aceh is the only province in Muslim-majority Indonesia governed by Islamic Shariah law.
In this Saturday, March 25, 2017, photo, shoppers enter the Sears department store in Schaumburg, Ill. On Friday, April 14, 2017, the Commerce Department releases U.S. retail sales data for March.
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Production on Love and Hip-Hop: Atlanta was shut down for a bit on Wednesday after a scary hit-and-run injured a security guard.
The show was set to film in a shopping mall, and the guard was holding a parking spot empty. A customer got angry at that and hit the gas, injuring the guard’s leg.
The driver went into a golf store briefly before fleeing. Cops have surveillance footage but haven’t made an arrest. (TMZ)
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Sounds like the guard didn’t suffer any debilitating injuries.
This guy must have been really anxious to try out some new pitching wedges or something.
Production crews can act like they own public areas. It’s pretty easy to get angry at them.
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Hong Kong, March 28 Tsinghua Unigroup Ltd, China's top state chip manufacturer, said on Tuesday it had signed deals that would provide it with financing of up to 150 billion yuan ($21.8 billion).
In a statement on its website, Tsinghua Unigroup said China Development Bank had agreed to provide financing of up to 100 billion yuan for the five-year period of 2016-2020, while China's Integrated Circuit Industry Investment Fund would invest up to 50 billion in the semiconductor giant. ($1 = 6.8847 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting By Sijia Jiang; Editing by Anne Marie Roantree)
NFL Broadcaster Cris Collinsworth discusses his company Pro Football Focus and the increasing role data and analytics are playing in the sport. He also gives his take on why the New England Patriots have become such a successful team. Plus, why NASCAR is in need of new stars as Dale Earnhardt Jr. prepares for retirement.
Carlos Gomez provided some Fourth of July fireworks in the Tampa Bay Rays' dugout Wednesday, destroying a water cooler in a display of frustration after striking out in Wednesday's game against the Marlins.
We weren't *going* to have fireworks at Marlins Park today... pic.twitter.com/7MQAbkbgXU — Miami Marlins (@Marlins) July 4, 2018
The Rays had runners at first and second with no outs in the second inning when Gomez squared to bunt on an 0-1 pitch from Marlins right-hander Jose Urena.
The ball appeared to hit Gomez's right hand, but plate umpire Chris Segal called it a foul ball, saying that Gomez had offered at the pitch. Gomez struck out on the next pitch and appeared to say something briefly to Segal as he headed to the dugout.
Once in the dugout, Gomez smashed a small rectangular cooler with his bat. He then punched a larger cooler.
Gomez, 32, is struggling through a rough season with the Rays. He entered Wednesday's game with a career-worst .198 batting average.
Packaging error leads to birth control pill recall in US
Photo: Bloomberg Photo By Daniel Acker. FILE - A box of Allergan medication at a pharmacy in Princeton,...
MADISON, N.J. (AP) — Allergan is voluntarily recalling packs of its birth control pills in the U.S. because of a packaging error with placebos, increasing the possibility of unintended pregnancy.
The company says four placebo pills were placed out of order in the Taytulla packs. Allergan says the first four days of therapy had four non-hormonal placebo capsules instead of active capsules.
The recall involves lot 5620706, which expires in May 2019. Consumers who have those birth control pills should arrange to return them to their physicians.
Consumers with questions about the recall are being asked to contact Allergan at 800-678-1605, Monday through Friday.
The New Hanover County NAACP held the 13th annual MLK Breakfast Saturday afternoon at Union Station to remember Dr. Kings's dream.
The event is held to encourage the community to give back, provide service to others and lead others just like Dr. King did.
The community celebrated through songs, praise dance, and speeches.
"The key point is to remind people about service because Dr. King said to come back and go do work at home and that is what we are encouraging everyone to do," said NAACP President Deborah Maxwell.
WECT's very own Frances Weller was the Mistress of Ceremonies for the event.
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March 19 (Reuters) - Las Vegas Sands Corp:
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Anthony Cronin never fully achieved the iconic literary status of the boon companions of his youth, Brendan Behan, Patrick Kavanagh and Flann O'Brien, whose friendship he chronicled in a wonderful memoir Dead As Doornails. Anthony Cronin never fully achieved the iconic literary status of the boon companions of his youth, Brendan Behan, Patrick Kavanagh and Flann O'Brien, whose friendship he chronicled in a wonderful memoir Dead As Doornails.
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April 28 VIDEOBUR STHLM INT AB:
* JOHN GOLIATS RESIGNS FROM POSITION CITING CHALLENGES OF EXPANDING COMPANY IN NEW MARKETS
* GOLIATS WILL CONTINUE TO WORK IN THE COMPANY
* NEW CEO TO BE NAMED ON MAY 18
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Great Day for a Sail
Entrants in the Junior Sailing Association of Long Island Sound Optimist Championship gathered today in waters off of Cedar Point Yacht Club on Westport’s Saugatuck Island. The Optimist is a small, single-handed sailing dinghy intended for use by children up to the age of 15. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Penny Sousa for WestportNow.com
Florida deputies say a man meant to kill himself -- and accidentally killed his roommate and their dog as well -- by running his car in their garage.
Broward Sheriff's spokeswoman Gina Carter told reporters that the first man was found dead with a suicide note in the garage Wednesday morning. They found the bodies of his roommate and dog inside the townhome in Tamarac, also apparently killed by carbon monoxide fumes from the car.
Carter said the deaths of the second man and the dog appeared to be an accident. The men's names have not been released.
Firefighters evacuated the connecting townhomes, but no one else required treatment.
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Renowned Nollywood actor, Chinedu Ikedieze, popularly known as Aki, has been blessed with a child.
The diminutive actor took to his Instagram page @chineduikedieze to make the announcement, although he did not disclose the sex of the child.
With a photo attachment of the baby, he wrote: “UNTO US A CHILD IS BORN.”
Recall that Aki has been married to his wife, Nneoma Nwaijah since 2011.
Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon‘s earned the NHL’s second star of the week on Monday.
In four games, MacKinnon scored six goals and dished out two assists as the Avs went 3-1-0, moving into the top wild-card spot in the Western Conference.
On the season, MacKinnon has 38 goals, 51 assists and 89 points in 64 games. He is tied for second in the NHL in goals and sixth in points. He leads the league in points per game with an average of 1.39.
His 89 points are the most by a Colorado player since Joe Sakic tallied 100 in the 2006-07 season.
Toronto goaltender Curtis McElhinney, who starred at Colorado College, was the third star. St. Louis defenseman Alex Pietrangelo was the NHL’s first star.
In celebration of Black History Month, 21 Century Fox and AMC Theaters are joining forces to provide free screenings of “Hidden Figures” in communities across the country.
The historical drama — sharing the untold stories of Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson, three African-American women who were vital in launching astronaut John Glenn into space in 1962.
Tickets will be distributed on a first come, first served basis and can be reserved at https://www.amctheatres.com/hidden-figures-group.
Also, 21st Century Fox and AMC Theatres are inviting school and community groups and non-profit organizations to apply for additional special screenings to be held in their towns. Groups can apply at http://21.cf/HiddenFigures for consideration.
Application deadline is February 28, 2017 at 11:59pm EST. Winners will be notified March 2017.
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GWENT POLICE are asking for any information that could help find 27-year-old Liam Terry Jones from Bargoed, who has breached his licence conditions after being released from prison on April 3.
A spokesman said: "Liam Jones received a prison sentence for Robbery at Newport Crown Court on 4th April 2016.
"Due to the fact that Jones, who was released on licence, breached his licence conditions, his has now been recalled to prison.
"If you have any information call 101 quoting 1800177011 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."
The occupants of a pick-up truck escaped injury on Sunday when the vehicle crashed through the ice on Lake of the Woods, Kenora OPP said.
Police said the incident occurred at about 2:15 p.m., as the truck was being driven by a Manitoba resident along an ice road near Clearwater Bay.
An OPP representative didn't know how many people were inside the truck when it fell through.
OPP remind the public to use caution when travelling over frozen waterways, especially in the spring when ice conditions can change quickly.
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — If you are tired of juggling all your passwords for your websites and apps, we might have some relief for you.
KRON4’s Tech Reporter Gabe Slate says password managers can create complex unique passwords for all your logins, but you only have to remember one master password to access them all.
He shows us how they work and the convenience and safety they can bring to your digital life.
Watch the above video to see Gabe’s full report.
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COCHISE COUNTY, AZ - It's not a case of sour grapes, but nobody wants smoky wine in southern Arizona. The Lizard Fire, which sparked on June 7 near Dragoon, has burned near parts of southern Arizona's wine country.
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March 30 Xinjiang Tianshan Animal Husbandry Bio-engineering Co Ltd :
* Sees net loss for FY 2017 Q1 to be 3.5 million yuan to 4.5 million yuan, compared to net loss in FY 2016 Q1(16.3 million yuan)
* Says decreased operating revenue and increased integrated gross as main reasons for the forecast
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/AQjtHF
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CRPF commandant Chetan Cheetah who had slipped into coma for two months being shot nine times during an encounter with terrorists in Kashmir's Bandipora, has reportedly once again joined active duty.Image: @asishkumar208/right, @CHINTANPARIKH19/leftAs per reports, Cheetah will be given office related work.The 45-year-old had suffered bilateral upper limbs fractures, bullet injuries in his head and lost his right eye during the bloody encounter that claimed lives of three Indian soldiers.Cheetah, who was a Commanding Officer of the 45th battalion on March 16, Cheetah was shifted to normal ward from the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and was also taken off the ventilator.Cheetah was first taken to military hospital in Srinagar where medications were given to prevent bleeding. However, given the extent of the injuries and his comatose state, it was decided to airlift him to the AIIMS trauma center.
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A crash involving two cars at Bubbenhall has caused traffic chaos for those driving into and out of Leamington this morning.
The incident took place at about 7.45am on the A445 Leamington Road between Spring Hill and Pitt Hill.
West Midlands Ambulance Service staff attended the incident assessed a woman in her 20s and man in his 30s .
Both were treated minor injuries and discharged at the scene.
Traffic officers are at the scene.
Emmy Award-winning-actor Bobby Cannavale has revealed the name of his four-week-old son with actress Rose Byrne.
“Rafa,” he told “Entertainment Tonight” at the premiere Sunday of his new film, the animated feature “Ferdinand.” “I hadn’t given one of my children a Latin name yet,” explained the 47-year-old Tony nominee, whose father is Italian and whose mother is Cuban.
The names of his actor son Jacob, 22, with ex-wife Jenny Lumet, and Rocco, 22 months, with Byrne, had “honored both moms’ heritage, and so I wanted to honor my mom’s side of the family,” he said. “And, you know,” he added jokingly, “[Tennis star] Rafael Nadal had such a great year and we were constantly keeping up with him and watching all his matches, so we were like, ‘How about Rafa? That goes well with Rocco.’ And that was it.”
Cannavale and Byrne have been together since 2012.
WASHINGTON Ivanka Trump said on Wednesday she would work in the White House in an unpaid, informal advisory role to the president as she sought to allay ethics concerns about working there.
“I have heard the concerns some have with my advising the president in my personal capacity while voluntarily complying with all ethics rules and I will instead serve as an unpaid employee in the White House office, subject to all of the same rules as other federal employees,” she said in a statement.
Questions about possible conflicts of interest arose after it was announced on March 20 that Trump, 35, would become an informal adviser to her father, President Donald Trump, with an office in the West Wing.
She has been an increasingly influential adviser to the president and her husband, Jared Kushner, is a powerful Trump adviser.
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The African National Congress is "conveniently ignoring" that South Africa has a liaison office in Taipei for potential business relationships, the Democratic Alliance said on Monday, in defence of its Tshwane Mayor Solly Msimanga, who has been accused of breaking foreign policy protocol over his visit to Taiwan during the festive season. Msimanga came under fire when it emerged that he had visited Taiwan to look for investment for the metro, in apparent violation of South Africa's policy of only recognising one China.
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The assistant federal minister for children is pushing for new rules for the adoption of abused aboriginal children.
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The Wisconsin Supreme Court overruled three prior Appeals Court decisions that found mandatory DNA charges for old offenses unconstitutional
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MEMPHIS — Police in Tennessee say a toddler who was shot in the head while riding in a car with her mother and brothers has died.
Memphis police spokesman Louis Brownlee said Wednesday that 2-year-old Laylah Washington has died after she was shot Sunday night.
Police say the girl's mother told officers that a car nearly hit her in a parking lot while she waited for her sons to leave work, and she yelled at the driver who yelled back something inaudible. She told police that after her sons got into her car and they left, she realized she was being followed and then heard shots.
Brownlee said the girl was the only one hit and she was taken to a hospital in critical condition.
No arrests have been made.
An airplane of Alitalia approaches to land at Fiumicino international airport in Rome, central Italy, May 3, 2017. REUTERS/Max Rossi
An airplane of Alitalia approaches to land at Fiumicino international airport in Rome, central Italy, May 3, 2017. REUTERS/Max Rossi
ROME The sale process for troubled flagship carrier Alitalia will kick off in the next 15 days, Italy's Industry Minister said on Wednesday.
"The commissioners need to draw up a programme and are expected to start looking at expressions of interest within 15 days," Carlo Calenda said on Italian radio.
On Tuesday Alitalia filed to be put under special administration for the second time in less than a decade.
The government appointed three commissioners to see whether Alitalia can be restructured, either as a standalone company or through a partial or total sale, or else liquidated.
"I think however an alliance with another carrier is needed," Calenda said.
(Reporting by Massimiliano Di Giorgio, writing by Stephen Jewkes)
On April 10, 2017, at 10:53 p.m., Sergeant D. Pinzon was traveling southbound on Jefferson Davis Highway near George Mason Road when he observed an oncoming vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed. The patrol car's radar detection equipment registered the approaching vehicle exceeding 90 MPH.
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There will be a belated, free Valentine’s Day Dinner on Thursday, Feb. 16, at 5 p.m. in the St. Thomas Guild Hall located on the corner of Second and Adams St. in Port Clinton. This dinner is sponsored by St. Thomas Episcopal and Peace Lutheran Churches. The dinner will feature scalloped ham and potatoes and lots of desserts. Carryout is available.
Safety training aimed to protect houses of worship
BEDFORD, Mass. (AP) — A Massachusetts prosecutor is holding a safety training program designed to help faith leaders and staff members protect their houses of worship from potential threats.
Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan is encouraging clergy, lay leaders, ushers and others to attend the safety training, which will include discussions about active shooter and improvised explosive device threats as well as emergency operations planning.
Ryan and the Middlesex Community College Program on Homeland Security are hosting the program at the school's Bedford campus on Monday.
There will also be a panel discussion with the executive director of the Anti-Defamation League's Boston office and the chancellor of the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts.
[India], Dec 11 (ANI): The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav cornered Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, over the latter's visit to Pakistan in 2015, and accused him of favouring Pakistan.
"He goes uninvited to Pakistan, allows it's notorious agency ISI to picnic in our sensitive Pathankot airbase, calls Pakistan PM in oath ceremony, gifts him generously still Pakistan is bad. If you hate Pakistan then Why don't you end Most Favoured Nation status given to Pakistan?" Yadav posted on Twitter.
In his tweet, Yadav was referring to Prime Minister Modi's surprise visit to Pakistan to meet his then counterpart Nawaz Sharif in December 2015, months after the terror attack in Udhampur and Gurdaspur. Days after the visit, the Pathankot airbase in Punjab was attacked by six terrorists from Pakistan. The RJD chief's swipe comes a day after Prime Minsiter Modi accused the Congress Party of colluding with Pakistan to interfere in the results of Gujarat Assembly elections. (ANI)
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LONDON — A British trade group says there’s a shortage of carbon dioxide in Northern Europe, sparking fears that drinks may lack fizz just as thirsty soccer fans fill pubs for the World Cup.
Gavin Partington, director-general of the British Soft Drinks Association, says the shortage is due to the closure of several production sites for various reasons, including seasonal maintenance. But industry publication Gasworld says the situation is worse this year because normal maintenance has coincided with technical issues at chemical plants that also produce carbon dioxide.
That shortage comes just as the World Cup is getting underway in Russia, driving up demand for beer and soft drinks.
Partingon says U.K. soft drink makers “are taking active steps” to supply customers, including looking for “alternative sources.”
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Entries are open for Tilley Endurables Falmouth Classics 2018, which takes place Friday 22 June to Sunday 24 June.
The event is 31 years old in 2018, after a spectacular bash earlier this year in blazing sunshine and a grand fleet of everything from Metre boats to pilot cutters.
The festival as ever coincides with the Falmouth sea shanty festival, making for a great atmosphere ashore, with a cappella groups on every street corner and in every pub, plus live bands on stages around the town.
The event’s title sponsor is Tilley Endurables, with The Marine Team from Mylor Yacht Harbour as a key sponsor.
Classic Boat is proud to be the regatta’s official media partner and we will be bringing you news in the run-up to the event and a full review afterwards.
Falmouth Classics has a new website showing great drone footage taken last year.
Already 15 boats have entered and 2018 promises to be as fun as this year’s regatta.
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NC State senior Abdul-Malik Abu talks about the loss and looks back at the season after his final game with the Wolfpack after they lost to Seton Hall in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in Wichita, Kan., Thursday, March 15, 2018.
Anyone who imagines that all fruits ripen at the same time as the strawberries, knows nothing about grapes. -- Philippus Paracelsus
May 2 Gore Spain Holdings SOCIMI I SA :
* Said on Friday that the sole shareholder of the company, GreenOak Spain Investments Sarl, approved a dividend for 2016 of 0.1834 euros gross per share
* The shareholder also approved an interim dividend of 4.7899 euros gross per share and a dividend from retained earnings of 6.4725 euros gross per share
* The dividends will be paid on May 8
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Kim Kardashian West has had a busy summer jetting between New York and Los Angeles to promote her KKW Beauty line--and experimenting with different styles on each coast. Her Manhattan wardrobe has been filled with bossy suiting, pinstripes, and bustiers , while she has flirted with new takes on sheer dressing while in SoCal.
This past weekend, for a night out in Bel Air with friends, Kim Kardashian West took a bicoastal approach, pairing a Savile Row-esque windowpane jacket with body-con separates. A white bandeau top acted as a neutral base, while dove grey leggings picked up on the subtle check detailing of Kardashian West’s jacket. She finished off the look with futuristic lucite heels -- designed by husband Kanye , of course.
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LANCASTER, Pa. (AP) — A former TV weatherman who legally changed his name to Meteorologist Drew Anderson says there’s a 100 percent chance he’ll run for Congress in Pennsylvania under the new moniker.
LNP reports Anderson is collecting signatures to get on the Republican primary ballot for a run against U.S. Rep. Lloyd Smucker. Anderson says he’s looking for a climate change in Washington.
LNP says Anderson lives in West Chester but may move to Lancaster if he wins.
It says the weatherman changed his name from Drew Anderson last year and left his job at WPMT-TV Fox 43 in York two weeks ago. Anderson also has worked for NBC affiliate WGAL-TV in Lancaster and as a science teacher.
LNP says locksmith Bill Neff also is seeking to run against Smucker in the primary.
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Another month has gotten away from us, so long November, see you next year. Sad how time flies, but, we still have our memories! November must have been an excellent month for photography! We saw some amazing uploads and wanted to recap some of the best images. Thank you for getting out and capturing your world, we need to see more of it! From awe inspiring landscapes, gritty street photography and fine details captured in still life to all the beautiful people and their cultures, November was full of amazing surprises!
Here are the best of November 2017, enjoy!
CAE Inc. expects defence spending in the U.S. to ramp up under President Donald Trump, which should drive demand for the company's flight simulators and training services. "The United States will be looking to increase their force readiness," Chief Executive Officer Marc Parent said.
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Major trading firm Itochu Corp. will launch a “Casual Friday” campaign, encouraging its workers not to wear suits on the final business day of the week.
Itochu formally plans to revise its in-house dress codes by the end of this month, with changes that include lifting the current ban on jeans.
The company said Wednesday it hopes the campaign to promote casual attire, which in practice begins this Friday, will promote motivation and flexible mindsets among its employees.
“This approach to work-style reform fits for Itochu, which started as a textile trader” in the mid-19th century, a company official said.
As part of the new campaign, stylists at department store Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Ltd.’s flagship Isetan outlet in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward will coordinate outfits for 10 Itochu employees. The event will be held four times a year.
Itochu also plans to hold other events, including those for mixing and matching outfits, beauty care and fashion.
Las Vegas police remain without leads nearly four months into the investigation of a suspicious death.
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Las Vegas police remain without leads nearly four months into the investigation of a suspicious death.
Ashley Wellito, 25, was dropped off by an unknown man and woman at Mountain View Hospital about 6 a.m. April 19, the Metropolitan Police Department said. She died about 9:30 a.m.
The circumstances surrounding her death and the identities of the people who dropped her off remain a mystery, Metro said.
Anyone with information about this incident may contact Metro at 702-828-3521 or, to remain anonymous, Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555.
Contact Bianca Cseke at bcseke@reviewjournal.com or 702-383-0381. Follow @biancacseke1 on Twitter.
May 2 Davita Inc
* Davita Inc. 1st quarter 2017 results
* Q1 adjusted earnings per share $0.79
* Q1 earnings per share $2.29
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.81 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Says expects its adjusted consolidated operating income guidance for 2017 to be in range of $1.635 billion to $1.775 billion
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The man accused of raping two Nelson Mandela University students on Monday night, said he intended on pleading guilty to the charges.
The 29-year-old appeared in a packed Port Elizabeth Magistrate’s Court on Friday morning where it was revealed he has a previous conviction for robbery with aggravating circumstances.
The man said he would also abandon his bid for bail.
He is due back in court on Monday.
Meanwhile, the four men who drove into the NMU premises on Wednesday, where one of them opened fire, appeared in the same court late on Thursday afternoon.
Three of the men were released without being charged, while the driver of the vehicle, Mthunzi Williams, 27, was released on R1000 bail.
He faces charges of attempted murder, discharging of a firearm and pointing of firearm.
Williams was warned to be back in court on November 23.
Arsenal apparently wanted to sign Thomas Lemar in January.
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07.10: Arsene Wenger has revealed that he came to signing Monaco star Thomas Lemar, according to reports.
According to the Mirror, Wenger told the club's executive box holders at an exclusive Q&A that he was chasing Lemar, who was also a target of Liverpool.
However, he claims that time to secure a deal for the 22-year-old.
Instead, the Gunners landed Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang on deadline day.
If we are to believe the Trump White House, National Security Adviser Michael Flynn just resigned because he lied about his conversations with Russia's ambassador to the vice president. As White House senior counselor Kellyanne Conway told NBC's "Today Show" on Tuesday: "Misleading the vice president really was the key here."
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Make sure you get credit for your photos wherever they're posted.
When you post your hard work online, the last thing you want is someone ripping it off. Especially when it comes to photos and other items people can pass of as their own.
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Give your valentine one of these funny Brooklyn Nine-Nine cards in 3 easy steps!
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2. Fill in your name and your valentine's name in the spaces provided.
3. Deliver the card to your valentine. <3
A hurricane warning was issued Friday morning from Grand Isle to the Alabama/Florida border, as Tropical Storm Nate continued to speed toward the Gulf Coast. However, a 10 a.m. update from the National Hurricane Center showed an eastward shift for the storm, putting New Orleans right on the western edge of its potential path instead of in the middle.
The metro New Orleans area is under a tropical storm warning, the National Hurricane Center said.
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AUSTIN — The filing deadline is Monday, Dec. 11, for those seeking the Republican or Democratic party nominations for the spring 2018 primaries.
Typically closer to the end of the day, Republican and Democratic party leaders expect an onslaught of filings as candidates assess potential challengers.
“Sometimes, there’s some scrambling going on while people are trying to get their applications in,” said Llano County Republican Party Chairman Jim Simmons. “It may be defensive, too.
“If you see names and you think you can do a better job then they will file last minute,” he added.
The deadline to file is 6 p.m. with respective party county chairpersons.
The last day to register to vote for the primary election is Feb. 5, 2018.
The primaries are March 6. Runoffs are May 22. The election is Nov. 6, 2018.
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President Trump seems confident a trade deal can be made between the US and China
China has announced it would welcome a visit from US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin as the world’s two largest economies look to finally put an end to months of speculation about the prospect of a trade war.
Mr Trump, speaking alongside French president Emmanuel Macron, said: “China’s very serious, and we’re very serious. We’ve got a very good chance at making a deal.”
The tensions between the US and China has been building up for some time now, after Trump announced a 25 percent tariff on imported steel and a 10 percent tariff on imported aluminum, with the aim of protecting the US industry.
In response China put a 25 percent levy on US imports, such as soybeans, cars and whiskey.
Nominations for the ninth annual Northern Colorado Women of Distinction, an award ceremony that recognizes community leaders in Larimer and Weld counties, are due by Friday. Those who know a woman in mind can submit their nomination by going to http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/2707792/2017-Women-of-Distinction-Nomination-Form.
Ten women and one mentor, who live and work in Larimer and Weld counties, will be honored at a breakfast event from 7-9:30 a.m. April 12 at the Embassy Suites in Loveland, 4705 Clydesdale Parkway, for their achievements in business, philanthropic and government organizations.
Early bird tickets to the event are $39 and will be sold until March 31. Online tickets from April 1-10 will be $49, and tickets at-the-door will cost $59. To register for the event, go to https://events.bizwest.com/events/2017-women-of-distinction/.
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The new pastor of First Presbyterian Church at 235 Broadway in Cape Girardeau, Ellen Gurnon, will be the first female pastor there since its founding in 1835. Gurnon said being the first female pastor has sort of become her role, as she’s been the first at the previous two churches she’s helmed. But she said she is anticipating this congregation will be a good fit. Gurnon comes to Cape Girardeau after serving a church in Iowa for nine years, then a church in Springfield, Missouri, for 14 years. Gurnon officially begins her role today and will lead her first worship service Dec. 17.
BOSTON — General Electric says CFO Jeffrey Bornstein will be leaving the company at the end of the month, the latest executive shuffle at the industrial conglomerate this week.
The company said Friday that Jamie Miller, CEO of GE's transportation unit, will take over the CFO job Nov. 1. She joined GE in 2008.
Bornstein, who has been at GE for 28 years, said he and CEO John Flannery concluded it's the right time to bring in a new CFO with fresh perspective.
Flannery took over from long-time CEO Jeff Immelt in August. Immelt announced earlier this week he would be retiring as chairman three months early, noting Flannery's transition to CEO is going well.
GE also said two of its vice chairs, Beth Comstock and John Rice, will retire Dec. 31.
CHICAGO (AP) — A Cook County judge has ruled attorney general candidate Scott Drury be removed from next month’s primary ballot over questions about whether he complied with the rules in filing of a statement of economic interest.
Drury’s campaign issued a statement Friday vowing a swift appeal.
Drury is a state representative from Highwood and among eight Democrats seeking the party’s nomination in the March 20 primary.
The case hinges on whether he properly submitted paperwork candidates have to file when running for office.
A State Board of Elections hearing officer had recommended Drury’s removal, while the board’s general counsel disagreed.
Chicago Board of Election Commissioners spokesman Jim Allen says the Drury decision is one reason the area is likely to see a delay in next week’s start of early voting.
Harvey Weinstein will take an indefinite leave of absence from his company followed by an independent investigation, the board of directors of The Weinstein Co. announced on Friday in a statement obtained by ET.
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A cold case in France is heating up, with three new arrests this week over the 1984 killing of a 4-year-old boy named Gregory. The investigation has involved family rivalries, judicial bungling and 12,000 pieces of evidence - including about 2,000 anonymous letters - in the three decades since his corpse was pulled from a freezing river in eastern France.
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EDMONTON — Alberta is proposing changes to financial trusts to further assist people with disabilities.
Social Services Minister Irfan Sabir says new legislation would exempt assets in trusts when determining whether someone was eligible for funds under the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped program.
Trusts are estate planning tools that help provide ongoing care and financial help for people with disabilities.
The bill does not propose changes to how trust income would be treated under the program.
Income from a trust could still reduce how much a person was eligible to receive.
Sabir says the intent is to give peace of mind to those with disabilities and to family members trying to help them through trusts.
“AISH benefits help people with their daily needs and provide resources necessary to let them live as independently as possible ” Sabir told a news conference Monday.
“Albertans with disabilities and their families will be better able to plan for their children’s future.”
My dad seriously has some of the best one-liners, words to live by! Judge for yourself, but I’ve used these on more than one occasion to get myself through a difficult time.
The only constant in life… is change. You’ll face 2 kinds of hardships in life: your load and your burden. Your load is something that you’ve put on yourself, something you are working towards, but is difficult. It might be a mistake you’ve made that you have to deal with, but ultimately your load is something that you’ve put on yourself. Your burden is what happens TO you… an injury, getting laid off, getting dumped… things you can’t control. And when you’ve got a burden, that’s when your support system is there for you. When in doubt, do nothing. Be gentle with yourself. Don’t sweat the small stuff.
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MADISON (WKOW) -- Madison police are looking for a 17-year-old they say is wanted for multiple burglaries.
In addition to those crimes, Armon Vaccaro is also wanted for a recent weapons violation. Police say Vaccaro should be considered armed and dangerous.
His current address is not known.
If you know where Vaccaro is, you should call 911.
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Ford UK boss Andy Barratt says more clarity is needed about the future of diesel cars to end the uncertainty for both consumers and the UK motor industry.
2016 might be over, but if you live in our area there’s a lot to look forward to as we head in to the new year.
Here we’ve listed 17 things to watch out for, including new Navy vessels, festival headliners and a possible promotion for Pompey.
RICHARD FERNANDEZ: “A civilization at a decision point is almost by definition walking the razor’s edge between two futures. One future may lead to a catastrophe whose survivors must begin again from scratch. The other choice leads to a radical improvement in the human standard of living and greater potential for all. It would seem an easy choice. But the characteristic of a system in institutional crisis, which along with the lack of new energy sources and a failure of public education create our ‘world in disarray,’ is that the right choice is impossible to make.”
With a market cap of has a large market cap size. Canadian Pacific Railway Limited has been on the stock market since its IPO date on the 12/30/1983.
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Openings statements were scheduled for Wednesday afternoon in the trial of convicted drug dealer John Creech, who is charged with capital murder in the 2012 death of Fox executive Gavin Smith. Elizabeth Espinosa reports for the KTLA 5 News at 1 on June 14, 2017.
Justin Bieber is learning that it's probably best to learn the lyrics to the songs he sings, even if they're in Spanish. Even though Bieber provides his vocal talents on the popular remix of Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee's hit single "Despacito," it turns out the 23-year-old pop star hasn't memorized the words -- and he became the target of an airborne water bottle because of it.
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FIVE MEN accused of the killing of the former director of Panama’s National Culture Institute (INAC), and a security guard have been sentenced to 42 years in jail.
Anel Omar Rodríguez, was escorting an INAC visitor to a hotel near the National Lottery on March 10, 2009, when he was caught in the middle of an exchange of gunfire between the personnel of an armored truck in charge of guarding the money of the headquarters of the National Lottery, and a gang of would-be robbers.
Samuel Monroy González, a security agent was also killed. Time spent in preventive detention will be taken into consideration said the Second Superior Court. ruling. One of the accused was acquitted.
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About 6000 people are lining the streets of Perth's CBD for the annual Anzac Day march.
For the first time, descendants of Chinese veterans will join their World War Two allies in recognition of the fight against the Japanese Imperial Army.
Earlier, about 30,000 people attended the dawn service at Kings Park and many also stayed to watch an Aboriginal corroboree and Maori haka performance.
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Former multiple world champion Floyd Mayweather has agreed a deal for a boxing match against mixed martial artist Conor McGregor in Las Vegas on August 26.
Mayweather confirmed the bout – which will take place under normal boxing rules despite McGregor having never boxed either amateur or professionally – on his official Twitter feed.
The 40-year-old Mayweather announced his retirement after winning his 49th straight bout against Andre Berto also in Las Vegas in September 2015.
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Victoria Clay was catapulted into the spotlight when she appeared on cycle 11 of Britain’s Next Top Model in 2017.
And since then the voluptuous vixen, who relocated to London shortly after the show wrapped, has been a regular on the capital’s social scene.
The red-headed beauty makes sure to stand out with an array of eye-popping get-ups.
And the 23-year-old’s latest look certainly didn’t fail to wow.
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumers slowed their borrowing in August to an annual pace of 4.2 percent — a pullback from a pace of nearly 7 percent over the past three years.
The Federal Reserve says overall consumer credit rose $13.1 billion in August, down from the $17.7 billion increase in July.
Economists and financial markets monitor the consumer borrowing report for insights about consumer spending, a category that represents about 70 percent of U.S. economic activity.
Non-revolving credit, which includes auto and student loans, increased $7.3 billion. The revolving credit category, which includes credit cards, increased $5.8 billion.
The August increase brought consumer credit to a total of $3.77 trillion. The Fed’s monthly credit report does not include mortgages or other debt secured by real estate, including home-equity loans.
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP)  Harvard University's president says she is stepping down next year after more than a decade at the helm.
President Drew Faust announced Wednesday that she will leave her post after the upcoming academic year. She was the first woman to lead the university.
She said in a letter to students and faculty that "it will be the right time for the transition to Harvard's next chapter, led by a new president."
Faust is a historian of the American Civil War and plans to take a sabbatical and continue her scholarship.
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Hired in 2007, she is credited with fostering collaboration among Harvard's academic factions and being a champion of the arts and sciences.
But she has also faced challenges, including the recently lagging performance of Harvard's $35.7 billion endowment.
Three people are homeless after a cooking fire damaged a two-floor home in Gatineau Monday morning.
The Gatineau fire department says when crews arrived at 89 Berri Street smoke was flowing from the windows.
Twenty firefighters worked on containing the fire, which was under control just after noon, according to a news release.
No one was injured but the incident caused about $40,000 in damages.
According to the department, 73 per cent of fires occur in residences and 20 per cent of those happen on stoves left unattended resulting in about one cooking fire per week.
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Far from the spotlight she stood under on the sidelines, Kim Mulkey would take her son, Kramer Robertson, to a Little League field in Waco, Texas, plop a bucket down behind the plate and position herself to catch. It was on one such day about a decade ago that Mulkey squatted on that bucket for the final time.
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PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — An appeals court in Cambodia has for the second time denied a request for the release on bail of opposition leader Kem Sokha, who has been charged with treason.
The Thursday court appearance in Phnom Penh by Kem Sokha, head of the Cambodia National Rescue Party, was his first since his arrest last September. His hearing was held behind closed doors and journalists and other onlookers were kept away.
His prosecution by the government of Prime Minister Hun Sen is widely seen as part of a concerted effort to cripple the opposition ahead of a general election this year.
Kem Sokha's lawyer, Choung Choungy, says the court cited concerns for his client's security in denying bail.
The government has expressed fears of political protests by Kem Sokha's supporters.
We've been counting down Austin's 10 biggest stories of the year as chosen by American-Statesman reporters and editors. Donald Trump takes the stage at the Travis County Expo Center for an August campaign rally.
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BRUNSWICK, Ga. (AP) — Police say a man was found slain inside a home he was renovating in coastal Georgia.
The Brunswick News reports Antoni Zalewski’s body was discovered after a concerned citizen called police to request a safety check at a house he was in the process of remodeling.
Glynn County police Sgt. Brian Scott said Zalewski had been giving away or selling fixtures and other materials he was removing from the home. Scott says police want to talk with anyone who made transactions with Zalewski before he was found dead Friday night.
County property records show the home was purchased for $51,000 in September by a company based in Chicago.
Police have not announced any arrests in the case.
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PARIS — The French interior minister says police have arrested two suspected radicals who were allegedly preparing an "imminent" attack in France as it prepares to vote this weekend in the first round of its presidential election.
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BRUSSELS, June 14 Roaming charges for using mobile phones when travelling within the European Union disappear on Thursday, capping a decade-long battle by Brussels to show increasingly sceptical Europeans it can make their lives better.
PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed first-round pick T.J. Watt to a four-year contract.
Watt, a linebacker from Wisconsin and the younger brother of Houston Texans star J.J. Watt, was taken with the 30th overall pick in the draft. He is the last of Pittsburgh's eight draft picks to sign. Financial details were not released.
Watt actually began his collegiate career as a tight end before switching to linebacker. He played in 27 games for the Badgers, making 14 starts, over a two-year span. Watt recorded 70 tackles, including 17 stops for losses and 11+ sacks in his college career.
The Steelers finish minicamp on Thursday. They report for training camp at St. Vincent College in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, on July 27.
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SHERIDAN — The Center for a Vital Community has invited the community to an event where you’ll be asked to listen to others and also asked for your opinion. The conversations will provide an opportunity for you to offer your insight, your stories and your experiences around how you would describe our community.
The events aim to practice and promote civil discourse in the community.
Three different sessions will be offered:
• 1:30-4 p.m. Wednesday, Sheridan College Thorne Rider Center, Room 008
• 5:30-8 p.m. Thursday, Sheridan College Whitney Room 202
• 9:30 a.m. to noon, Sheridan College Broadway Center, 245 Broadway St.
For more information or to reserve a spot, call the CVC at (307) 675-0833.
THE Zambia National Service (ZNS) has fixed Lufazi Bridge which was
washed by heavy rain at Feni Sub-centre in Chipata District.
Luangeni Member of Parliament (MP) Charles Zulu confirmed in Chipata
that the bridge was worked on by the ZNS after being washed
away.
He said the vehicles and the residents were using the bridge without
facing problems.
“I am very thankful to ZNS for working on Lufazi Bridge which was
washed away by the heavy current. Let me also commend my (his) wife
for releasing K8, 000 towards the purchase of fuel which ZNS used to
work on the bridge,” he said.
Mr Zulu said the lives were almost lost after heavy rains washed the bridge
was washed away by the rains.
He said ZNS started working on the bridge on Saturday and completed
the works on Sunday.
Moscow: A dissident Russian journalist who was reportedly murdered in Kiev dramatically reappeared alive on Wednesday in the middle of a briefing about his own killing by the Ukrainian state security service.
Russian journalist Arkady Babchenko (right) after appearing at a press conference called in Kiev to discuss his 'death'. He's pictured with Vasily Gritsak, the head of Ukraine's security service. Photo: AP
Ukrainian authorities had said on Tuesday that Arkady Babchenko, a 41-year-old critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin and of Russian policy in Ukraine and Syria, had been shot dead at his flat and that his wife had found him in a pool of blood.
His apparent murder had triggered a war of words between Ukraine and Russia and sent shivers through the journalistic communities in both countries.
But on Wednesday, an emotional Babchenko appeared before reporters saying he had been part of a special Ukrainian secret services operation to thwart a Russian attempt on his life.
KARACHI, Apr 18 (APP): The Exchange Rates Committee of Financial Markets Association of Pakistan issued the following exchange rates bulletin, here on Tuesday.
LIBOR FOR CALCULATING INTEREST ON SPECIAL US DOLLAR BONDS
VIDE SBP F.E. CIRCULAR NO.42 & 21.07.98 & 04.08.98 RESPECTIVELY.
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6 MONTHS US DOLLAR 1.4032 18.04.17
CONVERSION RATES FOR 18TH APRIL 2017 FOR FOREIGN CURRENCY
FOR FORWARD COVER FOR DEPOSITS (EXCLUDING FE-25 DEPOSITS)
SBP SETTLEMENT VALUE DATE APRIL 20, 2017.
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Man poses as Water Division employee in Wheaton burglary
Police are warning of a home burglary on Monday in west suburban Wheaton.
During the incident, a man knocked on the door of a residence on Hawkins Circle and told the homeowner he was there to inspect faucets due to contaminated water in the neighborhood, according to the City of Wheaton.
Once the man was inside the home he distracted the homeowner while another suspect entered the home and went through a jewelry box, authorities said.
Details were not available about what was stolen.
The city is reminding residents to contact Wheaton authorities at Public Works at (630) 260-2110, Water Division (630) 260-2090, City Hall (63) 260-2000 or the Wheaton Police Department to confirm home visits from city departments.
Detailed descriptions of the burglars were not available.
KEENE VALLEY — Thomas (Sam) McClellan, 97, passed away June 6, 2017 at the Keene Valley Neighborhood House, where he was a resident for the past three years.
He was born April 25, 1920 to Robert and Lucille (Patnode) McClellan.
He graduated from Mineville High School and was a retired U.S. Army veteran.
He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed farming, gardening, hunting and horses. He also attended many Moriah Central School sports activities over the years.
Sam is survived by two nieces and several cousins.
There will be a private graveside service at a later date.
Mankato Deputy City Manager Alison Zelms joined KEYC News 12 this Midday to talk about ways the community can get involved in the city's 5 year strategic plan. The next step following the citizen and business satisfaction survey is the community conversation focus group process happening during the week of April 17. Citizens and businesses are invited to participate by calling 3-1-1 or 507-387-8600 to register before Wednesday, March 29. Those that register can choose which community conversation group they want to be a part of. The options include city services, community livability, community growth, public safety and resource and environmental stewardship. Zelms says participation is crucial in helping to ensure that decisions made by the city council reflect and serve the greater good. For more information, visit https://www.mankatomn.gov/government/city-council/strategic-plan
Guelph police are looking for information after responding to a call about fire at an address on Shelldale Crescent.
Officers said the culprit, or culprits, lit the contents of a recycling bin on fire. The fire was contained and no injuries were reported. Police are still investigating.
Anyone who may have information about this incident is asked to contact police Const. G. MacDonald at 519-824-1212, ext. 7526. Anonymous tips can also be left with Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
6 Months After Hurricane Maria, Puerto Rico Has A Long Recovery Ahead It's been six months since Hurricane Maria blasted Puerto Rico. One of the top reasons FEMA is denying people grants to repair their houses is that many can't prove they own their properties.
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What are you sharing publicly on Facebook? Who has access to your data on the platform? Can you ask developers to delete the data they’re storing on you? Users are asking themselves these questions in the wake of the Cambridge Analytica data breac
Hiddenite Community resident and former ACHS baseball standout Josh McLain has been taken in the 14th round of the major league baseball professional draft. A rising senior at NC State University, McLain was selected with the 430th overall pick by the Los Angeles Dodgers. McLain now faces the decision of foregoing his senior year with the Wolfpack or entering professional baseball.
He is the son of Tammy and Bradley McLain of Hiddenite.
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The Toronto Blue Jays have placed outfielder Ezequiel Carrera the 10-day disabled list with a right foot fracture.
Carrera, who had an RBI single in Toronto’s 8-1 loss to Tampa Bay on Tuesday, is hitting .297 with five home runs and 15 runs batted in over 56 appearances this season.
The Blue Jays called up Dwight Smith Jr. from triple-A Buffalo. Smith was pencilled in to start in left field for the Blue Jays on Wednesday against the Rays.
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A Labour MP has described the Grenfell Tower disaster as "corporate manslaughter" and called for arrests to be made.
David Lammy said the fire in north Kensington, which has killed at least 12 people, was an "outrage".
Theresa May has promised a "proper investigation" amid growing concerns about how the fire could have spread so rapidly.
US President Barack Obama has a special message for Chance the Rapper, David Bowie makes a return to Twin Peaks, festival chaos in Finland and London plus Kate Nash marks 10 years in the biz and a new music video from TLC.
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A $2 million grant from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) will allow Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso (TTUHSC El Paso) to create a new lab focusing on breast cancer, pushing forward breast cancer research in West Texas.
The lab will be headed by Shrikanth Gadad, Ph.D., a CPRIT Scholar recently recruited to TTUHSC El Paso. The research planned for the new lab perfectly complements the cancer research already happening at TTUHSC El Paso’s Center of Emphasis in Cancer, said Rajkumar Lakshmanaswamy, Ph.D., scientific director of the center and dean of the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences.
The NCAA is expected to announce its championship selections for 2019-2022 Tuesday afternoon.
Greenville was host to the first and second rounds of the men’s tournament in March and the group that put that on is attempting to land another such event as well as a potential women’s regional.
Other championship bids have been pitched for the area and the Palmetto State as a whole.
The fact that the NCAA lifted its ban on postseason events in North Carolina could have an impact in deciding placement of championships for their upcoming period of consideration.
Who do you turn to when you have a tricky situation at work?One Houston entrepreneur says a mentor is the answer, but not everyone has access to one.She wants to change that and provide more than 25,000 mentors to working women everywhere.
Louisiana man, 4-year-old daughter killed carrying groceries
LAPLACE, La. (AP) — Authorities say a Louisiana man and his 4-year-old daughter were fatally shot as they returned home with groceries.
News outlets cite a release from St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff Mike Tregre that says a gunman emerged from the darkness and fired multiple shots as the man carried his child and the groceries up the stairs of their apartment complex Tuesday night.
The 4-year-old girl died Tuesday night at a LaPlace hospital. Her father was airlifted to a New Orleans hospital, where he died overnight.
No identities have been released. No information on a possible motive has been reported.
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TORONTO -- WestJet says it is reviewing its baggage policy after a customer complained that it discriminated against travellers from certain countries.
At issue is an airline policy that prevents travellers to Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago from checking in more than two bags, unless the extra luggage is "a golf bag containing golf clubs."
Jared Walker tweeted about the policy after his 62-year-old mother was prevented from bringing an oversized bag on a trip to Jamaica to attend a funeral.
Walker says the policy is "absurd" and shows preferential treatment to tourists, as opposed to travellers returning to their country of origin.
WestJet says the baggage policy was in place for Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago "due to the amount of access checked baggage brought by guests travelling to these particular destinations."
The company says it's reviewing the rules related to golf bags, recognizing that "the optics are poor."
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NAIROBI, April 28 Kenya's central bank said on Friday it had issued a licence to DIB Bank Kenya Ltd, a unit of United Arab Emirates-based Dubai Islamic Bank, to operate in the east African nation.
"DIB intends to exclusively offer shariah-compliant banking services in Kenya," the Central Bank of Kenya said in a statement. "DIB's entry will expand the offerings in the market, particularly in the nascent shariah-compliant banking niche." (Reporting by George Obulutsa; Editing by Biju Dwarakanath)
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The Oklahoma City Thunder practiced Monday at the University of Houston to prepare for game two Wednesday against the Rockets.
And there was a lot to work on.
The Thunder were blown out in game one by 31 points. 22 of the last 23 series the losing team lost game one by 30 or more points, they've gone on to lose the series. The only team not to lose? Last year's Thunder who beat San Antonio.
Brian Brinkley spent the morning with the Thunder as they tried to recoup from a big time beat down.
LARAMIE, Wyo. — Alan Herndon scored 21 points, Hayden Dalton got his second double-double of the season and Wyoming pulled away in the second half for an 86-72 win over Pacific on Saturday.
Trailing by two in the first half, Wyoming (7-3) got a 3-pointer from Herndon to spark a 9-1 run that made it 36-30 and put the Cowboys on top for good. Dalton, who finished with 18 points and 10 rebounds, pushed the advantage to 64-54 with a 3-pointer midway through the second half and the margin stayed in double figures the rest of the way.
Louis Adams and Justin James added 14 points apiece for Wyoming, which shot 52 per cent from the field and got 19 assists on its 32 buckets. The Cowboys have now won 18-straight nonconference games on their home court.
Pacific (5-6) got 21 points from Miles Reynolds, including 10 of 11 from the line. Kendall Small added 17 points and Roberto Gallinat had 12 for the Tigers.
US President Donald Trump rocked the world when he announced that the United States now recognizes Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, throwing the Middle East into an uproar and prompting political leaders all across the globe to consider the consequences of this development.
PanARMENIAN.Net - Georgia’s three international airports served more than 3.8 million passengers in the 11 months of 2017 which is by 62% more that the number of people who have used the services of the Armenian airports in the reporting period.
The passenger traffic in the Georgian airports grew by 44.4% year-on-year, while that in the two Armenian airports grew by 21.8% in January-November against the same period last year.
Overall, more than 2,3 million people used the services of Zvartnots airport in the capital city, Yerevan, and Shirak airport in the northern city of Gyumri.
State investigates teen's shooting by North Carolina officer
LAUREINBURG, N.C. (AP) — State police are investigating after a teen was shot and wounded by a police officer in North Carolina.
Laurinburg Police Chief Darwin Williams told news outlets he cannot talk about the Saturday morning shooting because it's under investigation.
Police were called to a shooting around 2 a.m. Saturday.
Williams wouldn't release the name of the teen or the officer, whom he says has been placed on leave during the investigation. Williams did not say whether there was body camera video of the shooting.
He did not immediately respond to a message left Tuesday morning.
Scotland County NAACP president Herman Tyson told The Laurinburg Exchange he's pleased state police are investigating.
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* 2016 base revenues up 26 pct to 145.6 mln eur
* 2016 adjusted group EBITDA increased to 36.2 mln eur
* 2016 stable group research and development expenses of 18.1 mln eur
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Authorities in Thailand have arrested a 62-year-old suspect in connection with a bomb attack at a military-owned hospital in Bangkok last month that wounded 24 people, the defence minister said on Thursday.
BANGKOK: Authorities in Thailand have arrested a 62-year-old suspect in connection with a bomb attack at a military-owned hospital in Bangkok last month that wounded 24 people, the defence minister said on Thursday.
The attack at the Phramongkutklao Hospital in central Bangkok came on the third anniversary of the army seizing power.
Defense Minister Prawit Wongsuwan told reporters a male suspect was being interrogated in connection with the bombing.
Prawit gave no indication of any suspected motive or affiliation of the suspect.
Police in charge of investigating the bombing have not commented on the arrest.
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VENTURA, Calif. — J. Crew Group posts bogus “sale prices,” and has for 6 years, according to a 13-count class action in Ventura County Court.
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BOSTON — A groundbreaking will be held for a park dedicated to the youngest victim of the Boston Marathon attacks.
Eight-year-old Martin Richard was one of three people killed when two bombs planted near the finish line exploded on April 15, 2013.
Members of the Richard family will celebrate the beginning of construction of Martin’s Park on Wednesday at 1 p.m. They will be joined by Massachusetts Republican Gov. Charlie Baker and Democratic Boston Mayor Martin Walsh.
The space will be located near the Boston Children’s Museum on the South Boston waterfront and will include small sculpture animals, binoculars, slides and a basket swing, play ship, timber maze climber and water garden.
The goal is to create a space for children and families to learn, grow and play.
Firefighters battled a bonfire which became “out of control” in Heanor last night.
Crews from Heanor arrived at the scene, on Ridgeway, at around 8.45pm.
A hose reel jet was used to extinguish the fire, which was out by 9pm.
Toronto, Ontario art director Scott Park has created Eighty² , featuring awesome illustrations of 80 characters from 57 popular 1980s movies. Prints are available to purchase from the Hero Complex Gallery .
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The European Commission is taking Ireland to court over its failure to ensure urban waste water is being properly dealt with.
It says the necessary steps are not being taken to prevent serious risks to human health and the environment.
Under EU law, towns and cities are required to collect and treat waste water.
However 38 locations across Ireland are failing to meet standards including parts of Munster, the North-East and the Midlands.
Full list of areas failing include: Arklow, Athlone, Ballybofer/Stranorlar, Ballincollig New, Castlecomer, Cavan, Clifden, Clonakily, Cobh, Cork City, Dundalk, Enfield, Enniscorthy, Fermoy, Gaoth Dobhair, Killarney, Killybegs, Longford, Mallow, Midleton, Monksland, Navan, Nenagh, Oberstown, Pasage/Monktown, Portarlington, Rathcormac, Ringaskiddy, Ringsend, Roscommon Town, Roscrea, Shannon Town, Thurles, Tralee, Tubbercurry, Youghal and Waterford City.
Arkansas wants to execute eight people over the next 10 days. The state's stock of Midazolam, a sedative used for lethal-injection, is due to expire at the end of the April.
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Natsilane was destined to become chief of his tribe, folktales of the Tlingit and Haida peoples of Southeast Alaska say. Natsilane's brothers were jealous of his stature, however, and plotted to depose him.
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BERLIN, April 12 German investigators probing blasts that hit a bus carrying members of soccer club Borussia Dortmund are examining a second letter claiming responsibility for the attack that injured one player, Focus online magazine said on Wednesday.
It said a message posted on an anti-fascism online portal said the attack was in retaliation for what the letter called the soccer club's soft approach toward neo-Nazi and racist fans. (Reporting by Joseph Nasr; Editing by Paul Carrel)
The Fourth of July brings a jump in fires and gruesome injuries and runaway pets spooked by the noise. But there’s a more widespread hazard from the yearly outburst of patriotic pyrotechnics: It reliably spikes air pollution so sharply it becomes dangerous for everyone to breathe. Independence Day and the day after consistently have some of the worst air quality of the year. With all those fireworks going off at once, levels of fine-particle pollution — a stew of tiny, lung-damaging specks of toxic soot, smoke and ash known as PM2.5 — surge several times higher than federal health standards across Southern California, air monitoring data show. Los Angeles Times
ANNA — The Anna United Methodist Women’s Group will operate a food stand in the basement of the church, 201 W. North St., Anna, Friday, April 27, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Soups, sandwiches and homemade pies will be available.
A unity rally was held Monday evening in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in wake of the violence in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Hundreds of people turned out Monday evening on the steps of City Hall in Cambridge, Massachusetts, for a unity rally following the deadly weekend in Charlottesville, Virginia.
The message of "Cambridge Stands with Charlottesville" is that the city does not stand for the intolerance and fear that was shown over the weekend in Virgina.
Mayor E. Denise Simmons said the tragic events "make you worry about the society we are becoming."
Simmons said she plans to sit down with other city leaders to come up with a game plan for this Saturday when a free speech rally is scheduled to be held on Boston Common.
Cambridge is not the only city taking a stand against violence.
"We don't standalone. Boston, Detroit, New York, Newburyport. Cities across the country are saying this is not the way we are," Simmons said. "This is not America being great. This is America being abysmal."
Speed limit adjustments for some areas will be implemented on Oregon highways by the end of the year.
The Oregon Transportation Commission approved speed limit increases for trucks from 55 mph to 60 mph on sections of I-5, I-205 and I-84.
Truck speed limits will be increased on I-5 south of Portland, except through urban areas including Salem, Eugene, Roseburg and Medford, where it will remain at 55 mph.
The speed limit for trucks will also go up on I-205 from the junction of I-5 to West Linn, and I-84 from Troutdale to The Dalles.
The speed limit for passenger vehicles will be reduced in the Roseburg area to 60 mph, the same as other urban areas around the state.
The speed limit adjustments will go into effect when signs are posted, which should be completed by mid-December.
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Marshall fired 2.1 perfect innings in Sunday's 8-7 win over the Rangers and recorded a strikeout.
Called up from Triple-A Tacoma on Wednesday, Marshall has now logged four scoreless innings across his first two appearances. The 26-year-old righty was claimed off waivers by the Mariners on April 4 after getting designated for assignment by the Diamondbacks. He could be in for an extended look -- and some hold opportunities -- if he can continue generating the caliber of performance he's provided in his first pair of trips to the mound.
When an album arrives with the claim that two ex-members of Iron Maiden are involved, metal aficionados have every reason to get excited. Unfortunately the ex-Maiden men in question are former vocalist Dennis Wilcox and guitarist Terry Wapram, and V1 was the band they formed after leaving Steve Harris’s soon-to-be-colossal crew. They originally recorded one demo and then vanished without trace. Which may well make them legendary in self-consciously more-metal-than-thou circles, but the reality is that V1’s return is no kind of big deal.
On the plus side, these re-recorded versions of the band’s original repertoire have plenty of charm and big, memorable hooks. Wilcox is plainly not the greatest singer – it swiftly becomes apparent why Harris looked for another frontman – but there’s a spirit and energy driving the likes of Devil Devil and the endearingly daft Croydon Boys that save this from being just another lump of warmed-up NWOBHM dreck.
“Manchester by the Sea” star Casey Affleck is filming his next project in the wilds of Canada — and barely made it to London in time to win a BAFTA award for best actor.
He’s directing and starring in “Light of My Life,” about a man and his daughter trapped in the wilderness.
Traveling to the black-tie awards, “he landed, went to his hotel for 20 minutes, changed and missed the show’s opening,” before he was the night’s big winner.
The next morning the Oscar nominee headed back to his set.
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Haydn: Symphony No. 26 in D minor Lamentatione
Karl Amadeus Hartmann: Concerto funebre
Haydn: Violin Concerto No. 1 in C
Beethoven: Symphony No. 2 in D, Op. 36
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BROOKFIELD TOWNSHIP, MI -- A motorist was severely burned when the vehicle he was driving caught fire after a rollover crash.
Kraig Lloyd Elliot, 31, of Sterling Heights, was northbound on Pobanz at a high rate of speed about 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 13, in Brookfield Township when he lost control of the Chevrolet Trailblazer he was driving, according to the Michigan State Police.
The vehicle entered the east ditch, rolled several times and became engulfed in flames once it came to rest on its wheels, according to police.
Elliot was airlifted to a Flint burn unit for treatment and remains in critical condition, according to police.
The crash remains under investigation.
TORONTO -- The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired goalie Calvin Pickard from the Vegas Golden Knights on Friday for forward Tobias Lindberg and a sixth-round pick next year.
The Maple Leafs assigned Pickard to the American Hockey League's Toronto Marlies.
Pickard, 25, was 15-31-2 with a 2.98 goals-against average in 50 games last season for Colorado. He was selected by the Golden Knights in the expansion draft but was waived Thursday, two days after Vegas claimed goalie Malcolm Subban off waivers from the Boston Bruins.
Lindberg, 22, has two assists in six career NHL games. He had six goals and 10 assists in 44 games for the Marlies last season. Vegas assigned the Swede to the AHL's Chicago Wolves.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans have released cornerback Jason McCourty after eight seasons with the franchise, and a few days after the veteran shared the news himself on social media.
The Titans announced the move Monday, the first day of the team's offseason program.
General manager Jon Robinson said in a statement he respects McCourty and what he has done for the franchise in his eight seasons as a true professional. Robinson says they talked about having him return for the final season of his contract but could not agree on the right solution.
McCourty was due $7 million for the final season of his contract. The three-time captain started 90 games and had 13 interceptions in his tenure as a sixth-round pick out of Rutgers in 2009.
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Remember Britain’s youngest mum who gave birth at the age of 12 years old? At that time, her name wasn’t revealed to protect her identity. She has since grown up and at 23 years old, she now has a fiance and is pregnant with another child. As Tressa Middleton struggled to get pregnant with her fiance, she felt she was being punished for letting her firstborn be taken away and feared she would
After a federal judge rejected Anthem's bid to buy rival health insurer Cigna, on Feb. 14, 2017 Cigna announced it would end any further pursuit of a deal, while seeking $1.9 billion from Anthem as a breakup fee and $13 billion more representing premiums it claims it lost while chasing the deal.
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - Healthcare Realty Trust Inc:
* HEALTHCARE REALTY TRUST- ON DEC 11, 2017, CO EXPECTS TO COMPLETE SALE OF $300 MILLION AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF CO'S 3.625% SENIOR NOTES DUE 2028 Source text: (bit.ly/2jvF1sM) Further company coverage:
10am. Halyburton Park. Bring your “Little Explorers” ages 2-5 out to the park and discover nature through stories, songs, hands-on activities, hikes and crafts. Your children will delight in the many nature themes we explore each month. Space is limited and pre-registration is required for these popular programs. $3/participant. Call 341-0075 to register.
MINNEAPOLIS -- NBC's Wendy Woolfolk gave us a tour of the Play 60 field where the youngest fans are encouraged to stay active doing drills like the pro's.
With it 15 balmy degrees Saturday, being inside is the perfect idea.
Children learn in the "Superbowl Experience" families can throw, kick and run like an athlete.
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Web hosting company GoDaddy pulls the plug on neo-Nazi website Daily Stormer. Veuer's Maria Mercedes Galuppo (@mariamgaluppo) has more. Buzz60
This is the part of every Bachelor/Bachelorette season that's simultaneously super boring and very sad. There were just six women left when tonight's episode started, meaning we knew all their names, and had heard almost all of them tell Nick they were falling in love with him, and we had seen all of their devastated reactions to Nick's confusion at the end of last week's episode.
Now, we're just passing time while waiting for all the more interesting things to come (the hometown dates and the final rose and the next season of Dancing with the Stars and the next season of The Bachelorette) by watching five out of six sad and anxious women wait to not be proposed to.
GRAHAM GOUGH will give a talk entitled “Late perennial and grasses at Marchants” at Benson parish hall on October 5 at 7.45pm.
Mr Gough is a nurseryman and owner of the Marchants Hardy Plants nursery near Lewes in East Sussex.
The talk will be hosted by Benson Garden Club and all are welcome.
A book of condolence for renowned Ghanaian coach Sam Arday will be opened on Sunday at his family house in Lartebiokorshie.
The former technical director at West African Football Academy (WAFA) died last Sunday in Accra at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital after a short illness.
A statement on WAFA SC's official Facebook page read: ''We wish to inform all sympathizers that a book of condolence for our beloved technical director Mr Sam Arday who died on Sunday, 12 February will be opened from Saturday 18 February 2017 at his father's residence at house No. A364/4, Ayikoi Teiko Cresent, Lartebiokorshie.
''Funeral arrangements will be announced later.''
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Hyderabad: A 20-year-old woman, studying BSc final year in a private college, has been reported missing from Mallepally in Habeebnagar.
According to the Habeebnagar police, the woman identified as V Krishnaveni, who lived with her parents at Bazarghat in Mallepally, left home to college on Thursday around 9 am but did not return.
“Her parents searched for her and called up their relatives and her friends too, but nobody knew her whereabouts,” police said.
Based on Krishnaveni’s mother V Laxmi’s complaint, a case was booked and is being probed.
Artisanal vegan cheese maker Miyoko's Kitchen has completed a $6m series B financing round led by JMK Consumer Growth Partners and supported by Obvious Ventures, Stray Dog Capital, and CircleUp's internally-managed fund. Miyoko's Kitchen - which makes cultured nut products - will use the cash to boost production capacity at its new facility in Petaluma, CA, develop new products and increase distribution, said founder and CEO Miyoko Schinner, who was introduced to JMK by CircleUp.
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GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) – We’re just one week away from the first Total Solar Eclipse in 99 years.
In order to view it, you’ll need to wear special glasses or use special viewers to protect your eyes.
“The sun is basically a big bright ball of light. So if you look at it with your eyes you can do permanent damage to them so you don’t want to look directly at the sun,” said First Alert Meteorologist Pierce Legeion.
With the help of Pierce Legeion, we’re showing you how to make your own safe solar viewer.
“It’s very cheap,” said Legeion. “You can do this easily for $5 with all the materials and it’s a fun educational thing to do with your family.”
Here’s what you need:
– cardboard
– binder clips
– tape
– white paper
– reading glasses of +1 or +1.25
Watch the above video for a step-by-step tutorial for how to make your own safe solar viewer.
Supporters of a candidate in Goroka town, Eastern Highlands, not looking too worried about road safety. Such campaign pictures of supporters overloading vehicles seem to be a norm during the campaign period in this general election. While people are free to support any candidate of their choice, they must ensure they do not break the road rules while on the campaign trail. Can the proper authorities seriously look into this?
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After having three games, including their scheduled Class 3A Northern League opener, canceled last Friday, the Truckee and Dayton baseball teams took to the field for a doubleheader in Sparks, Nev., on Monday, March 19.
The Dust Devils won the first game of the doubleheader in an 8-3 victory. The lack of field time leading up to Truckee’s league opener hurt the Wolverines as five errors in the field led to several runs for Dayton. Tyler Estabrook led Truckee with a pair of hits and two runs.
Truckee and Dayton will lock up later this afternoon for the second game of the teams’ doubleheader.
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Thriller Live has travelled the world celebrating the music of Michael Jackson, and this month the spectacle paying tribute to the King of Pop is heading to East Anglia. Arts correspondent Emma Knights finds out more.
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A man has been arrested following an alleged sexual assault in a public toilet in St Helier.
Police are investigating after receiving an allegation that the woman was attacked in a cubicle of the female toilets at Snow Hill during the early hours of New Years Day.
Officers say the incident is alleged to have happened between 3.20 am and 4 am. Witnesses, including a woman in a red coat who is believed to have been near the scene at the time, are now being sought.
In a statement a police spokeswoman said: 'The police would like to hear from anyone who may have seen anything or who may have information about this incident.
'There were a number of people in the area or using the Snow Hill toilets at the time and the police would especially like to hear from a female wearing a red coat who assisted the female. The female sustained no visible injuries.'
Anyone with any information is urged to contact police on 612612 or call Crimestoppers on 0800555111.
LONDON, March 31 British house prices fell for the first time since mid-2015 in March, mortgage lender Nationwide said on Friday.
Nationwide said house prices declined by a monthly 0.3 percent, compared with a rise of 0.6 percent in February.
In annual terms, prices were 3.5 percent higher, the weakest increase since August 2015.
Economists polled by Reuters had expected house prices to rise by 0.4 percent in March from February and annual growth of 4.1 percent. (Writing by William Schomberg; editing by Alexander Smith)
Racine Police Investigating Shooting 16th & Packard area
Racine Police are on scene investigation a shooting that happened shortly before 6 p.m. Friday evening in the area of 16th & Packard. Calls came in for shots fired and a victim possibly shot. One party has been injured and transported to Wheaten Franciscan/All Saints Hospital. This is an active and ongoing investigation, we will update if additional information becomes available
The appendix is a small, finger-shaped pouch of intestinal tissue arising from the cecum near its junction with the small intestine.
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — A prosecutor says a Michigan motorist accused of running down nine bicyclists, killing five of them, was driving well above the speed limit and didn’t apply his brakes until striking the first victim.
Kalamazoo County Assistant Prosecutor Michael Kanaby told jurors in his opening statement Tuesday that witnesses will testify they saw 52-year-old Charles Pickett of Battle Creek driving erratically before the 2016 crash.
Pickett is charged with 14 counts, including five each of second-degree murder and operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs causing death. He faces up to life in prison if convicted.
The Kalamazoo Gazette reports defence attorney Keith Turpel said the evidence isn’t enough to convict Pickett of murder. He said prosecutors must prove other elements, including Pickett’s state of mind.
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FILE - In this July 23, 2017, file photo, the field for the NASCAR Brickyard 400 auto race makes its way past fans in the stands in the first turn at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis. From tens of thousands of empty seats at the tracks to dwindling ratings for those watching at home, NASCAR has a popularity problem. Michael Conroy, File AP Photo
TULSA, Okla. (AP) - A Delta Airlines flight from Portland, Oregon, to Atlanta was diverted to Tulsa, Oklahoma, because of an onboard disturbance involving a passenger.
Tulsa International Airport spokeswoman Alexis Higgins says Delta flight 1156 landed about 11:30 a.m. and the passenger was removed to be questioned by the FBI.
Higgins said she did not know the nature of the disturbance and a Delta spokesman did not immediately return a phone call seeking comment.
Higgins said the aircraft was refueling shortly after 1:15 p.m. and would resume the flight to Atlanta.
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The Shire of Dardanup has thrown its support behind Bunbury City Council’s plan to cull corellas in the Greater Bunbury area.
Bunbury City Council awarded a contract on behalf of the South West Coordinated Corella Control Group on May 15 after it voted to support lethal action last month.
Dardanup shire president Mick Bennett said it was important to prevent the spread of corellas into other parts of the South West.
“If we don’t do something about them now then the problem will only get bigger,” he said.
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Commodore Joshua Barney Drive in Northeast Washington is back open after being shut down for a car fire. News4's Justin Finch reports.
“Full Frontal with Samantha Bee” is on summer break, but that doesn’t mean the host is ignoring current events.
Bee and her show on Monday declared this week “Many Sides Week” to celebrate “the deep roots white people have in denying the obvious.”
Assuming the presidency of “the Early Evening Satire,” Bee proclaimed in a press release, “My administration recognizes the critical connection between white people and racism, and we are committed to pointing out what should be absolutely obvious to everyone by now.”
Read the whole proclamation below.
“Many Sides Week” likely grabbed its name from President Donald Trump’s response to violence in Charlottesville, Virginia, over the weekend. Trump notably refused to single out white supremacists in his statement, instead admonishing “this egregious display of hatred, bigotry and violence on many sides.”
The show then posted this October throwback clip about white nationalists and then-presidential candidate Donald Trump. That sure seems like a long time ago.
It’s all kicking off this week, especially in terms of music as Belsonic Belfast prepares for its big return.
Set in Ormeau Park this year and featuring huge names from indie rock band Arcade Fire, The Kooks, The 1975, Martin Garrix and Jess Glyne - this Belsonic could looks set to be the best one yet. And as if that wasn’t enough, The Stone Roses announced this year they’re returning with a small UK Arena Tour playing only three shows, one of them happening in Belfast.
The video showed that the militants have badly damaged the facade of the Roman-era amphitheatre and the Tetrapylon - a set of four monuments with four columns each at the centre of the colonnaded road leading to the theatre.
Several women who protect the Las Vegas Valley every day were thanked for their service.
FOX5’s Monica Jackson hosted the "Wonder Women of Metro" event at Fashion Show Mall Thursday.
The luncheon honored female metro police officers. It was a chance to talk about the unique challenges of being a woman in law enforcement, or any field.
“This really is a time where women are able to speak up, we're intelligent, we're powerful, we know what we're doing, this truly is our time to be equal in our communities," an attendee said.
Women represent nine percent of metro's force. The department said next year they expect to see more women join.
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The Californian semiconductor giant has announced its latest Xeon processor. The CPU carries the model name Xeon E7 8894 v4. The E7-8894 features 24 cores and 48 threads and obviously supports Hyper-Threading technology. Wth a base clock of 2.4GHz and a boost frequency of 3.4GHz that makes it the fastest, most powerful Intel Xeon CPU to date.
The processor supports up to eight sockets (or up to 32 via node controller) which allow configurations with up to 24 cores and up to 24TB of memory.
Of course, such a powerful processor costs a bunch. The CPU is priced at $8898 but we should keep in mind that it is not meant for home PCs by any means. A processor with such computing power is targeted at big enterprises and businesses where huge amounts of data are processed every single day.
If it happens so that you own such a business and are looking to upgrade your system the new Xeon E7 8894 v4 should become available within the first quarter of the year.
Coach Tom Matukewicz and Redhawks are back. The team held their first spring practice Monday afternoon at Houck Stadium.
This marks the first of 15 Spring practices for the team.
A Parliamentary Committee examining the way forward on Indigenous recognition will finish its consultations by the end of the month.
The Committee was formed after the federal government rejected the voice to parliament proposed in the Uluru Statement from the Heart.
A report will go to the Prime Minister, but how much support will it have amongst Indigenous people themselves?
Liberal MP Julian Leeser is the Liberal Chair of the Committee.
At the request of 13th District Attorney Bryant Dunaway, TBI agents began to investigate Dustin Rich, 30, on Oct. 6, 2017 on allegations of TennCare fraud. At that time, Rich was employed by a Clay County hospital as a physical therapist. During the investigation, agents discovered Rich created false documents and forged the signatures of the patient and/or guardian, which then resulted in TennCare fraudulently billed for the services. The investigation revealed from January until May 2017, Rich fabricated summary notes of therapy visits he did not complete and forged the signatures from his home in Overton County. Rich is no longer employed by the hospital.
On May 21, an Overton County grand jury returned indictments that charged Rich with four counts of forgery. On Friday, TBI agents arrested Rich. He was booked in at the Overton County Jail and released on his own recognizance.
MODESTO, Calif. (AP) — A Northern California city has agreed to pay $2.65 million to the family of a mentally ill Gulf War veteran fatally shot by police in 2014 after his family called 911.
The Sacramento Bee reports Tuesday the agreement between the city of Lodi and the family of Parminder Singh Shergill settles a federal lawsuit the family filed accusing the officers of excessive force.
Shergill was killed after his sister-in-law called 911 and said he was a paranoid schizophrenic who was "going crazy" and was attacking his mother. Shergill's family says he suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder after participating in Operation Desert Storm in the 1990s.
Officers fatally shot Shergill as he walked through his neighborhood after they said he charged at them with a knife. Shergill's family disputes that account.
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With no clear end to the strike in sight, Judge Hellen Wasilwa said she could not delay further the contempt of court sentence she had suspended earlier on the condition that the doctors call off their strike. In a show of solidarity, doctors belonging to the Kenya Medical Association announced after the ruling that they would join the strike.
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MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Fighting continued through the night as Somalia’s al-Shabab Islamic extremists fought off heavily armed soldiers in a bloody siege at a popular Mogadishu restaurant.
Extremist snipers fired on security troops who surrounded the restaurant building and used big guns mounted on the backs of vehicles to neutralize militants. Soldiers entered the ground floor while the insurgent attackers held positions upstairs.
Senior Somali police office Capt. Mohamed Hussein said at dawn Thursday that at least one attacker was firing on troops from inside the restaurant.
The roofs were blown off the Pizza House restaurant and nearby buildings from the powerful blasts.
High casualties are feared in the attack on the busy restaurant. Police said the bodies of five girls thought to have been killed by militants were found in the restaurant.
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Families can raise a glass to dad during Lake Lawn Resort’s annual Ribfest Beer Brunch this Father’s Day. The craft beer-inspired brunch is sure to whet any appetite, and all fathers will receive a complimentary logoed mug from the Lake Lawn Resort staff.
Price: $32.95 for adults $14.95 for children 4 to 12 years old Children 3 years old and younger dine free
Don Quixote (Tony Costa) and Sancho Panza (Nicholas Coffey) appear in Cuesta College's production of "Man of La Mancha," playing through Feb. 11. C. M. WIEBER
Police: Man found dead in tent at Speedway from Illinois
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Police say a man found dead in a parking lot outside the Indianapolis Motor Speedway was from Illinois.
The Speedway Police Department identified the man Tuesday as 38-year-old Adam Melchi of Plano, Illinois.
Police say his body was found in a tent Monday, a day after the Indianapolis 500.
The results of an autopsy have not yet been released. Police say they don't believe the death to be suspicious in nature.
ELKHART, Ind. — Lippert Component has introduced the somnum Sleeper Series mattresses for the heavy truck market.
According to the company, the somnum Sleeper Series offers four unique mattress constructions to fit the needs of truck drivers of all sleep types.
The new series was developed as a premium line of DOT compliant sleeper mattresses specifically designed to promote a healthy and restful sleep for truck drivers spending nights away from home.
All Lippert lightweight mattresses are made in America. Their Goshen, Ind. facility is ISO certified and has been producing quality mattresses since 1997.
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Walking up from the beach, the dramatic, angular sandstone blocks of the hotels' exterior give it an almost ziggurat-like appearance. Inside, too, the lobby has an imposing look of beams and columns that create angles and levels more reminiscent of a modern art museum.
Large spherical chandeliers and fish-eye mirrors frame the space, while guests lounge on colourful sofas and armchairs. On the second floor, there's a more industrial-looking games room with pool table and large beach mural. Overall, it's a distinctly contemporary hotel interior with surprisingly artistic flourishes.
NEW YORK (AP) — Joakim Noah’s absence from the New York Knicks will continue indefinitely.
A team official says Friday that Noah and the Knicks have mutually agreed that he will not be back with the club until further notice.
Noah left the team last week after a dispute with coach Jeff Hornacek. He’s already missed a pair of games this week.
The veteran center hasn’t reclaimed a rotation spot after missing the start of the season while serving the remainder of a 20-game suspension. That suspension began last season for violating terms of the anti-drug agreement.
The Knicks could try to find a trade for him before next Thursday’s deadline. However, a deal will be difficult because he has two more seasons remaining on the $72-million contract he signed in the summer of 2016.
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Mattel plays with digital toys to triple China business
June 14 Mattel Inc expects to grow three to four times in the more than $31 billion toys and games market in China by 2020 through digitally connected toys, as it intensifies its efforts to take on LEGO Group and Hasbro Inc in the country.
Senior House Democrats are extolling the benefits of President Barack Obama’s health care law in hopes of derailing Republican plans to gut the statute.
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Speaking to reporters Monday, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi says the GOP will begin its “assault” on the law when the 115th Congress convenes Tuesday.
She says abolishing so-called Obamacare as Republicans have promised will force people to pay more for their health insurance while getting much less coverage than they receive through the law. She says undoing the law also will undermine Medicaid and Medicare.
Pelosi is urging people to “take a second look” at how the law has improved their lives.
House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer says many people who voted for President-elect Donald Trump want the health care law preserved.
With the start of school right around the corner, a Tulsa woman wants people to stop speeding in her neighborhood.
She put a sign in her yard that says "Drive Like Your Kids Live Here" in the Hoover midtown neighborhood. She also shared a photo on Facebook.
She said the sign had been posted for less than and hour, and drivers were already slowing down. The signs are part of the Promoting Child Safety in our Neighborhoods campaign.
Classes start at Tulsa Public Schools August 21. You can purchase the signs online.
TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers moved to bolster the NFL's least productive pass rush, signing former Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Vinny Curry in free agency.
The Bucs also announced the signing Monday of free agent centre Ryan Jensen, who spent the first five years of his pro career with the Baltimore Ravens.
Curry, who received a three-year, $27 million deal, entered the league as a second-round draft pick in 2012 and played six seasons for the Eagles.
The 29-year-old started 19 games for Philadelphia last season, including the Super Bowl, and is the second member of the Eagles defensive line to sign with Tampa Bay this month.
BEIJING (AP) - Authorities in China's far western Xinjiang region say eight people were killed, including three assailants, in the latest outbreak of violence in the volatile region.
According to a statement posted on the local government's website, the attack occurred Tuesday evening in Pishan county in southern Xinjiang, home to China's ethnic Uighur minority. It said the three also injured five others before police killed them.
Uighurs are predominantly Muslim, Turkic-speaking people who have long chafed under the rule of Beijing, more than 1,800 miles (3,000 km) away from the provincial capital of Urumqi. The government statement did not identify the attackers or say whether they were linked to Uighur separatists who have been blamed for previous attacks in Chinese cities.
Calls to local police went unanswered Wednesday.
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Original Post: The Barberton Police are asking the public to help Summa Barberton Hospital police identify a man suspected of stealing a phone from a contractor in the hospital this morning, Oct. 6, at approximately 8:30 a.m. Anyone who can identify this man is asked to call Det. Russell at 330-861-7254.
Kentucky's largest lobbyist says it opposes a judge's ruling that allows lobbyists to give money to political candidates.
The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce said Wednesday it is urging the Kentucky Board of Elections and the Kentucky Legislative Ethics Commission to appeal U.S. District Judge William Berlesman's ruling dismantling several of the ethics laws that regulate contact between lobbyists and lawmakers.
Legislative Ethics Commission counsel Kara Daniel said the commission has not decided whether to appeal.
Kentucky Chamber President and CEO Dave Adkisson says the ethics law kept the political system clean. He said lifting the restrictions would be a disservice to the state.
Records show the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce spent more than $126,000 lobbying the state legislature during its three-month session earlier this year. That's more than any other organization.
PAC Still Unclear On Planned Demos
A call is going out to the Public Affairs Committee (PAC) to come out clearly on the reasons behind Wednesday’s peaceful demonstrations in Malawi. The leadership of the Forum for National Democracy questions the change in the reasons for the protests. Initially, the PAC had indicated that the protests …
Ricketts eases rules for military spouses to teach
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Gov. Pete Ricketts has signed a rule change that will make it easier for military spouses to teach in Nebraska if they recently arrived from out of state.
Ricketts on Monday hailed the rule as a way to lift a regulatory burden on spouses who want to work in the state. It's most likely to benefit the areas around Offutt Air Force Base in Bellevue.
The previous rules required teachers to get a temporary three-year teaching license while actively working toward a full-time Nebraska teaching certificate. That didn't work for many military spouses, who frequently move around the country.
Nebraska Education Commissioner Matthew Blomstedt says the rule change is a common sense approach to accommodate those who want to teach.
In a fast paced world, sometimes, slowing down for some personal time is difficult. One South Mississippi church is helping people do that, in a unique way.
CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ind. (AP) - A judge has sentenced a central Indiana woman to 120 years in prison for fatally stabbing her young children hours after her husband filed for divorce.
Thirty-one-year-old Brandi Worley learned her sentence Monday after she pleaded guilty in January to two counts of murder for killing her son, 7-year-old Tyler Worley, and her daughter, 3-year-old Charlee Worley, in November 2016. Her husband was asleep downstairs at the time at the family's Darlington home, about 40 miles northwest of Indianapolis.
Worley gave no statement at the sentencing, and her attorney said there was no explanation for what she did.
Court documents have said Worley told police she killed the children because she didn't want her husband to take them. She also was treated for self-inflicted stab wounds to her neck.
While concerns of smoke shutting down roads and highways seems to have lessened over the weekend, the problem hasn't blown over completely. Smoke mostly subsided along major Brevard-Orlando roads While concerns of smoke shutting down roads and highways seems to have lessened over the weekend, the problem hasn't blown over completely.
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Police have released CCTV images of people they want to speak to after disorder in a town centre following England World Cup matches.
Offenders threw cans, bottles and smoke bombs in Reading town centre as well as causing "harassment, alarm and distress to members of the public", police said.
Incidents took place after the group stage games on 18, 24 and 28 June.
The force said offences occurred in Station Approach, Friar Street and at The Oracle shopping centre.
PC Stephen Goddard, from Thames Valley Police, said: "I am appealing to the public for their assistance in identifying individuals shown in the images.
"I believe they may have vital information about disorder in Reading town centre following England's World Cup matches."
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SHARE COPY LINK NC State men's basketball coach Kevin Keatts talks about the Wolfpack's loss to the UNCG Spartans at PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
NC State men's basketball coach Kevin Keatts talks about the Wolfpack's loss to the UNCG Spartans at PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Steelville’s new park board wants to see progress for the local recreation areas. Members of the recently reestablished board attended the city council meeting on February 6 to ask questions, discuss goals, and make their first proposals to upgrade the parks. Those ideas were met with support from the council, and plans are underway to begin work on the improvements.
Palo Alto Networks has partnered with two venture capital firms to set up a $20m venture fund to provide early-stage capital investments for security applications to run on its security platform. Crisis patterns over the past decade have changed dramatically.
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NatGeo WILD’s Boone Smith stopped by the PEOPLE Now studio recently to celebrate Big Cat Week with a few special guests: two baby leopards and a Bengal tiger cub.
The black and the spotted jungle kitties, Atilla and Usain, are 3 months old, while Gideon the tiger is 4 months old. They’re absolutely adorable chewing on our host’s hand right now, but beware of those fangs in a few months!
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Today's stories: TRICARE is making major changes beginning in January. Also, Airmen out of Ebbing Air National Guard Base, Arkansas, are supporting relief efforts in Puerto Rico.
The new clip features a torrent of Polaroid pictures of Luke Bryan fans from around the country. There are plenty of candid shots from Bryan's own life mixed in for good measure.
The 15-track album was released this past Friday (December 8th) Watch the video and see if you're among the fans featured in Luke Bryant's latest, here.
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Please attribute to Sergeant Rob Kennedy, Auckland City Police
Police are currently at the scene of a workplace incident at an industrial site on Neilson St, Penrose where a person has died.
Police were notified shortly before 12.30pm to an incident involving a fork-hoist.
The deceased is a male.
Police are working to identify next of kin.
WorkSafe has been notified of the incident.
Officers responded to the 100 block of Commerce Street, near the Mellow Mushroom and Wet Willies, just before 1:30 a.m. Saturday. When officers arrived at the scene the crowd dispersed, Earnhardt says.
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Syracuse, N.Y. -- The American Hockey League hammered Rochester Amerks defenseman Andrew MacWilliam with a three-game suspension that will put him on the sidelines for the rest of the team's North Division semifinal series.
MacWilliam was suspended for his actions during a scrum at the end of the second period. MacWilliam left the ice and went into the tunnel and then returned to the ice to partake in an altercation.
Syracuse leads the best-of-five series two games to none. If the series does not go five games, the suspension will carry over to next season.
Game 3 is Wednesday night in Rochester.
April 20 Gpro Titanium Industry Co Ltd :
* Sees net profit for H1 2017 to increase by 150 percent to 180 percent, or to be 84.3 million yuan to 94.4 million yuan, compared to net profit of the same period in 2016 (33.7 million yuan)
* Comments that increased selling price is the main reason for the forecast
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Related Coverage Suspect identified in North Augusta bank robbery
(WJBF) – The FBI needs your help finding a man they say is responsible for robbing a bank in North Augusta earlier this month.
They say Frank Douglas walked into South State Bank on Georgia Avenue, on November 27th and allegedly demanded an undisclosed amount of money.
He’s also wanted in connection with armed robberies in Conyers and Athens, Georgia.
Douglas is considered armed and dangerous – and known to stay at budget hotels under different names.
Your Daily Minnesota Outdoor News Update – May 30, 2018
What you can do to tap into the early season bit of big walleyes.
A man, filmed climbing four floors to rescue a small child dangling off a balcony, has become an internet sensation. Mamoudou Gassama's bravery and athleticism have earned the a 22-year-old man from Mali the nickname real-life "Spider-Man."
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Federal Reserve's latest survey of business conditions found manufacturing activity accelerating in many parts of the country in late April and early May, even as some businesses expressed concern about uncertainty cause by rising trade tensions.
The Fed said Wednesday that its survey described the economy as expanding at a moderate pace with more than half of the central bank's 12 regions reporting a pickup in industrial activity and a third of those districts describing manufacturing conditions as "strong."
The survey was taken after the Trump administration announced plans to institute tariffs of 25 percent on steel imports and 10 percent on aluminum, actions designed to boost domestic producers.
It will inform discussions when the central bank meets next month, when it is expected to raise rates.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Flagship Investments Ltd
* FY revenue from ordinary activities down 0.25 pct to A$1.6 million
* FY profit from ordinary activities after income tax up 35 pct to A$1 million
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The Hall of Famer worked out this offseason with Luis Severino, the young right-hander the Yankees are counting on to bounce back from a miserable season to become an important part of the rotation again. The sessions, about five of them, happened in the Dominican Republic after Severino reached out to a mutual friend to help set up a meeting.
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WATFORD, Ont. – Ontario NDP Leader Andrea Horwath had an unexpected campaign stop during her swing through southwestern Ontario on Wednesday – a campaign bus breakdown.
Horwath’s bus, dubbed the “Proletariat Chariot” by media riding on it for the campaign, experienced mechanical problems on Highway 402 near Watford, Ont.
The bus pulled over safely after a burning smell started to enter the cabin.
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A faulty fanbelt was believed to be the problem.
“I’m going to check the engine,” Horwath said, walking off the bus to assess the situation.
“Time for a #FanbeltChange4TheBetter,” she tweeted a short time later.
Horwath’s communications team said the breakdown was proof their campaign is “hot.”
Gauri Khan and Shah Rukh Khan are blessed with three wonderful children, Aryan, Suhana and AbRam Khan. Aryan is the oldest one, followed by Suhana and then comes the tiny tot AbRam. Being Shah Rukh and Gauri’s children, all three of them are exposed to a lot of media attention wherever they go. However, seems like Suhana is the most bent towards making a career in Bollywood. After revealing that Suhana will soon be seen on the cover of a magazine, Gauri Khan, posted a picture of Suhana on Instagram today captioning it, “Having the time of your life in your teen.”
Suhana is going to turn 18 next month and seems like right before adulthood, Gauri has the perfect advice for her daughter. Gauri and Shah Rukh have never shied away from talking about their children and about their aspirations whether to join Bollywood or not. It is always great to see this Khandaan so close-knit and standing by each other in every situation.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed former Chicago Bears defensive lineman Mitch Unrein to a three-year deal with the Buccaneers worth up to $10.5 million, including $4 million guaranteed.
Since the Bucs struggled significantly with their lack of pass-rush, getting to the quarterback, containing elite receivers, pressuring quarterbacks and generating sacks, the team has focused heavily on the defensive side of the ball in their effort to form an elite defense this season. With that said, here are a few things to know about Tampa Bay’s newest member:
Unrein has been with the Bears since 2015
Throughout his career in the NFL, Unrein has made 24 starts in 95 regular season games where he has totaled 125 tackles, 4.5 sacks and one fumble recovery. Unrein joins the Buccaneers after most recently suiting up for the Chicago Bears. In 2017, he started eight of 12 games and recorded a career-high 32 tackles and 2.5 sacks.
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alabama forward Braxton Key is declaring for the NBA draft after leading the team in scoring as a freshman.
The school said Monday Key won't hire an agent, giving him until May 24 to decide whether to return next season.
Key averaged 12.0 points per game last season while ranking second on the team in rebounding and assists. His numbers climbed in Southeastern Conference games, where he averaged 14.0 points and 6.1 rebounds.
He made the SEC All-Freshman team. Key was the league's freshman of the week on Jan. 30 after posting a combined 45 points and 18 rebounds in games against Georgia and Mississippi State.
He scored in double digits a team-high 20 times.
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The Israeli embassy in Washington, D.C. held an official event on Tuesday to commemorate "pride month" and celebrate Israel's LGBT community. The event was...
Carson was spotted in a trainer's cart with an ice pack his left ankle during Monday's practice, ESPN's Katherine Terrell reports.
Carson's status will be monitored throughout the week since the specifics of his situation aren't clear. As it stands, he should be considered questionable to play in Saturday's preseason game against the Chiefs.
Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones has been suspended by the NFL without pay for the first two games of the 2018 regular season for violating the NFL Policy and Program for Substances of Abuse.
The suspension stems from Jones arrest in October after admitting during a traffic stop to smoking marijuana. Jones pleaded not guilty to charges of speeding, driving without a valid license and operating a vehicle with a controlled substance in his system.
Jones pleaded no contest in February to one of the three charges filed against him. A Brown County judge accepted Jones’ plea to a traffic citation for driving with a controlled substance in his system and found him guilty. Under a plea agreement, tickets for speeding and operating without a license were dismissed.
Jones will miss the first two games of the season, both at home against the Chicago Bears and Minnesota Vikings. He’s eligible to return to the active roster before the Packers third game at Washington.
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The National Bank of Rwanda is in the final stages of licensing a Kenyan bank, Commercial Bank of Africa , to operate in the country as a micro-finance institution. According to central bank governor John Rwangombwa, they are in the final stages of approving the bank's operations in the country.
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SCRANTON — A federal judge ordered a Bushkill man to serve house arrest and probation for fleeing park rangers at the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced Tuesday.
U.S. District Court Judge Robert D. Mariani sentenced Christopher Fish, 35, to four months of house arrest and two years of probation on Friday.
He had previously pleaded guilty to eluding police, a felony.
Driving a Honda Shadow motorcycle, Fish led rangers on a high-speed chase within the national recreation area, refusing to stop for a pursuing law enforcement officer, causing danger to others, said U.S. Attorney Bruce D. Brander.
The National Park Service conducted the investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorney Evan Gotlob prosecuted the case.
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The Saskatchewan Roughriders made some roster changes ahead of the team hitting the field in Florida for their annual mini-camp.
At least five people sustained serious injuries Friday afternoon in a collision between an SUV with five occupants and a bus carrying 41 teenagers and four adults.
The crash happened north of Stayner on Highway 26 between Nottawasaga Sideroad 27-28 and Nottawasaga Sideroad 30-31.
Clearview Township firefighters extricated the driver and four occupants of the SUV; they were taken to hospital with serious injuries by Simcoe County paramedics.
Some of the teens travelling on the coach bus suffered minor injuries. None required hospitalization after being assessed at the scene by paramedics.
Raw Tag Team title holder Bray Wyatt is getting the blame for the car accident that happened over the weekend according to the crash report obtained by TMZ.
Wyatt was cited for “careless driving due to his failure to operate his vehicle in a careful and prudent manner.” The crash report says that Wyatt smashed into the car in front of him which caused the other driver to veer to the left and hit another vehicle. The report says that Wyatt was “inattentive” but failed to specify what caused the accident.
“I’m gonna live through it because I can’t die,” Wyatt told TMZ when they reached out for comment. The accident prevented Wyatt from wrestling over the weekend and on Raw on Monday due to the different injuries he suffered. He was admitted, and later released from the Tampa General Hospital.
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. One woman is dead and another has been hospitalized following an Easter Sunday shooting in the Algonquin neighborhood.
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Honkamp Krueger Financial Services Inc. continued to hold its stake in New York Community Bancorp, Inc. during the first quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The institutional investor owned 12,985 shares of the financial services provider's stock at the end of the first quarter.
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(WVVA)Winter Storm Watches are in effect for the entire viewing area for late Tuesday night through Wednesday for heavy snow. Because the snow will be heavy, power outages will become a concern.
A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.
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We're expecting between 3 and 6 inches for many spots, with lower amounts in the valleys. In contrast, the highest elevations over 3,500 feet could see greater than 7 inches. The highest elevations of Western Greenbrier and Pocahontas County could see 10 in.
Stay tuned for updates.
Snow showers will end Thursday morning with dry weather expected on Friday. Another system moves are away this weekend with a chance of rain and snow.
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Garcia Consolidation Bill Signed
(Governor signs AB 798)…The bill is specific to Imperial County.
It was authored by the local Assemblyman Eduardo Garcia. Officially, the bill is the Local Government; Counties:Consolidation of offices. Garcia said the bill had the Urgency Clause. He said it allows Imperial County to convert the Public Administrator’s Office from an elected to an appointed position. Garcia said his bill allows the County to appoint the same person to the Offices of Public Administrator and Public Guardian. The Assemblyman says the combined positions would manage about 800 open cases. The bill is expected to save costs for Imperial County and greatly benefit the most vulnerable residents by guaranteeing greater continuity and qualifications necessary for the Public Administrator appointee to manage such sensitive and rigorous caseloads. Garcia submitted the bill at the request of the County.
Hays County officials apprehended a man late last week who was allegedly found with a large amount of child pornography in his home, they said in a news release. Ernesto Baldivia , 33, was arrested June 8 and charged with 10 counts of child pornography, a third-degree felony.
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IBM has unveiled what it claims is the world's smallest computer—the size of a grain of salt. The computer will cost less than $0.10 to manufacture, and is intended for logistics applications.
The device is one type of what IBM calls "crypto-anchors"—"digital fingerprints" that can be embedded in everyday items in order to verify their provenance and contents. Another example of this concept is edible ink that can be stamped on pills.
The idea is to use these methods to link things to their records, which are stored on a blockchain.
6 Oct, Kathmandu: A meeting between CPN (Maoist Centre) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ and Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has been held at latter’s official residence in Baluwatar this evening.
According to PM’s secretariat, issues related to recent political developments after the formation of leftist and rightist alliances as well as the preparations of the upcoming elections were discussed during the meeting.
ATLANTA (AP)  State investigators say a man who identified himself as an Air Force veteran has died after he lit himself on fire in front of the Georgia Capitol last week to protest the Veterans Affairs system.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation tweeted Tuesday that 58-year-old John Michael Watts died Monday. Authorities say Watts strapped fireworks to his chest, doused himself with a flammable liquid and set himself on fire June 26. A state trooper who saw what was happening quickly put out the flames.
Authorities said Watts, who had no current address, was able to talk to officers after the flames were extinguished. Authorities said he had burns over 85 to 90 percent of his body. He was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta.
The GBI says its investigation continues.
A man is facing charges in connection to a shooting that injured a 17-year-old. 26-year-old Eric Sallis is charged with possession of a firearm and ammunition as a felon.
According to court documents, Sallis had ammo inside a home in the 700 block of Kern St. in Waterloo in November of 2016 when Tyran Collins was shot in the hand. Sallis was arrested on similar charges after a traffic stop a couple weeks later.
He was previously convicted of willful injury charges after a shooting in 2007. No arrests have been made in the shooting that injured Collins last November.
Three shades of gray in a traffic mishap in Vancouver last night.
Three vehicles, all gray in color, collided and a Castle Rock man outside of a car was hit last night at 10:37 where I 205 meets State Route 500.
According to the State Patrol, 20 year old Jose Montoya-Araujo of Oregon City was westbound in his gray Sonoma pickup when he lost control and struck a gray Tundra pickup driven by 54-year-old Kwok Yan of Portland.
Yan and 34-year-old Lance Ford of Castle Rock were outside of the vehicles assessing the damage when a gray Mini Cooper driven by 36-year-old Henry Baumgartner of Vacnouver came along and smashed into Montoyo-Araujo’s truck sending it into Ford.
Ford was taken to Southwest Washington Medical Center with injuries.
Montoya-Araujo was also taken to Southwest for treatment of injuries. According to the State Patrol, he is being charged with DUI, MIP, Driving with a suspended license and speeding.
The growth rate for China's car market in the next five years will be "close to 20 percent," says Alan Yuan of Souche.
March 31 Future Lifestyle Fashions Ltd
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* Says co's stake in FLBL has been diluted to 49 percent of paid-up equity capital
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Tara Butcher’s life was changed 13 years ago after she was hit by a car going 72 miles an hour.
She went from being a normal 22-year old to being internally decapitated, shattering one leg and losing the other.
Today she is an active member of the Challenged Athletes Foundation running the NYC Marathon, Climbing Mt.
Kilimanjaro, and Mt. Whitney. Now she’s taking on a new challenge in NYC... The Empire State Building Climb-Up!
Congratulations to Ian Burbidge from Ogden, Utah on taking home the grand prize!
• New Instinct 950 MSL from Rocky Mountain BicyclesIan has won the ultimate road trip experience—BCBR style! The grand prize package ($10,000 value) awards him the front row seat at the BC Bike Ride and a brand new Rocky Mountain Instinct 950 MSL! From North Vancouver, he will embark on a journey through the new frontier of mountain biking in British Columbia—the north! We will show him around the sweet singletrack stashes that Burns Lake, Prince George, Smithers, Terrace, and Williams Lake have to offer! An experienced BCBR crew will chaperone and guide Ian through seven days that include more than just good times on bikes, but also all the road trip essentials; beers, campfires, and plenty of entertainment!
On May 31, KMOV-TV in St. Louis reported on a federal bust of 35 convenience store owners who were participating in a ring to source cigarettes in low tax jurisdictions and bootleg them to high tax jurisdictions. Descriptions of some of the miscreants are outright scary. Very sketchy characters. See http://www.kmov.com/story/35558288/35-st-louis-area-convenience-store-owners-indicted-following-federal-raids.
With the best of intentions but typical disregard for reality, Aspen's virtue-signaling City Council just raised the minimum age to buy cigarettes in Aspen to 21. This will reduce Aspen's sales tax receipts for sure. But will it prevent locals under the age of 21 from obtaining and consuming cigarettes? Only a fool would think so.
Be on the lookout for sketchy, scary people, like the ones in St. Louis, soon to appear in Aspen to fill the gap just created by City Council. Good work.
Maurice Emmer
Aspen
As we continue to anticipate Disney's live-action retelling of Beauty and the Beast, a new clip of the cast singing has been released via ABC's Good Morning America Twitter account.
In the clip from the Bill Condon-directed remake, Josh Gad and Luke Evans sing "Gaston." Evans plays the villainous Gaston, and Gad is his sidekick, Le Fou. The two characters lead a tavern full of patrons in a rousing rendition of the classic song.
WATCH: New clip from #BeautyAndTheBeast featuring @TheRealLukevans, @joshgad singing 'Gaston.' - @beourguest https://t.co/q04cJcks57
This clip comes after the just-released Ariana Grande and John Legend duet of the title song from the 1991 animated film. The track was originally recorded for the soundtrack by Celine Dion and Peabo Bryson, but we feel Grande and Legend's new version does the song justice.
Disney's Beauty and the Beast hits theaters on March 17.
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A motor vehicle incident had closed Hwy. 1 in both directions
Update: 2:38 p.m.
Hwy. 1 is now open to single lane alternating traffic from Three Valley Gap to Revelstoke.
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The Trans-Canada Highway is closed in both directions from Three Valley Gap to Revelstoke following a motor vehicle incident.
There is no estimated time of re-opening.
An assessment is currently ongoing. There is no detour available.
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Ashland Public Library has once again partnered with the Greater Cleveland Food Bank to provide free lunches to area children up to 18 years old during the summer at two Ashland locations. Bagged lunches will be served Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Bookmobile's 11 to 11:45 a.m. stop at Ashland Christian Church, 1480 Orange St., and at the main library, from noon to 1 p.m., 224 Claremont Ave. This free lunch program began Tuesday, June 6 and will continue through the summer until Thursday, Aug. 10. Attendees also can expect to enjoy fun activities and games led by staff members, volunteers and SNAP-Ed program assistant, Katie Lorentz, of the Ashland OSU Extension office.
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If Hunter (2 yr old Pittie Mix) doesn’t grab on to your heart strings, we don’t know who will!
Hunter has called the shelter home for the last 6 months. He initially came to us after his owner realized that they could no longer afford him. He settled right in from the start. He’s been the happiest dog here, begging for any human attention.
This sweet guy had a little bit of a rough start and was incredibly skinny when he arrived and needing a medical treatment. He tested positive for heartworm and went through the treatment without a glitch. Nothing could keep this guy down!
Now, two years old, he’s looking to find a warm, loving home to call his family. Take a look at the before and after pictures- what a long way he’s come!
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A Michigan high schooler was the victim of a goose attack at a golf course last weekend and there are photos to prove it.
Blissfield High School posted photos of the goose attacking one of their players on the course and the photos have gone viral.
On Local 4 News at 4: Hear from the high school student after the photos of the goose attack have gone viral!
"The golfers just finished teeing off and were walking down the fairway. To the left there was a goose nest and the golfers did a good job of avoiding it but the guard goose (hanging out on the far right thought differently," Blissfield Athletics tweeted.
Fortunately, he was not physically hurt, although Blissfield said maybe his pride was injured.
Blissfield Village is in Lenawee County.
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RCMP say an accident has closed Route 11 near Six Roads, about 15 kilometres north of Tracadie-Sheila.
Traffic is being detoured at Losier Settlement on Route 150 until Chemin Grand Carey.
Due to a collision, Highway 11 near Six Roads is currently closed. Traffic is being diverted. — @RCMPNB
It is not known how long that section of the highway will be closed.
Cloud Exchange West Africa, a virtual computing and end to end IT solutions company, has announced its receipt of Uptime Institute Certification for Tier IV data center design. The announcement was made after Cloud Exchange went through the rigorous process of fulfilling all tier IV fault tolerant criteria. The development comes as Cloud Exchange progresses…
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Diminutive Don Juan Justin Bieber appears to be marching to war against fellow Canadian and current love rival, The Weeknd.
Triggering the feud is the sizzling new romance between The Weeknd and the pride of Stratford’s ex gal pal, Selena Gomez.
The Biebs botched diplomacy during an Instagram livestream event with his fans.
When asked to name his favourite song, he snickered: “Ummm … Starboy by The Weeknd”.
And then he giggled for about 12 seconds, TMZ reports.
One of his pals remarked: “Oh s--t, that was funny.”
Bieber added: “Y’all that was too funny.”
The Sorry singer appears to have developed an obsession with The Weeknd - real name Abel Tesfaye - after paparazzi shots emerged in January of the singer smooching with Gomez.
The pint-sized pop star told a TMZ cameraman he would not be digging into the Weeknd’s deep cuts.
“Hell no I can’t listen to a Weeknd song,” Bieber said. “That s--t’s whack (bad).”
Bieber and Gomez dated from 2010 to 2014 until his antics became too much for her.
Estonian Music Week and EstDocs present the screening of the documentary Arvo Pärt - Even if I Lose Everything (2015). In Estonian with English subtitles. The screening will be followed by a lottery with exciting prizes, including tickets to EMW concerts. 7 pm. Free, a small donation would be appreciated
JERUSALEM — Israel's education minister is warning Lebanon following threats by Hassan Nasrallah, the leader of the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah.
Naftali Bennett, a member of Israel's security cabinet, says any future attack by Hezbollah would be considered a "declaration of war by the Lebanese state" as a whole. He says Israel won't operate "surgically" in the next war with the Shiite militia.
Bennett's remarks to Army Radio on Monday follow Nasrallah's threat Sunday to crush any Israeli force that enters Lebanon.
Israel and Hezbollah fought a month-long war in 2006. Hezbollah fired over 4,000 rockets at Israeli communities, while Israel bombed targets in southern Lebanon. About 1,200 Lebanese died, most of them civilians, as well as 44 Israeli civilians and 121 soldiers.
Title deeds for property belonging to the National Communications Network (NCN) with a net book value of $487.3 million were not available for the audit of the company’s 2016 financial statements and a fixed asset register was not maintained, according to NCN’s 2016 annual report.
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Apart from the unavailability of the title deeds and the failure to maintain the fixed register, the report noted that the company “only recognised annual depreciation charge on additions to fixed assets during the year.”….
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Atlanta forward Paul Millsap got a taste Sunday of what the Washington Wizards have planned for him in their first-round playoff series. Markieff Morris told Millsap to shut up during Game 1, escalating a physical showdown between the power forwards.
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When J Law got real about why it's so damn hard for women to get what they deserve.
When, after the Sony e-mail hack , J Law found out she was being paid way less than her male co-stars, she was﻿and she spoke up about it in an essay that was equal parts eloquent and gutsy.Lawrence astutely tackled the very real reason why so many women -- including non-movie stars -- don't push harder for what they deserve. "I didn't want to seem 'difficult' or 'spoiled.' At the time, that seemed like a fine idea, until I saw the payroll on the Internet and realized every man I was working with definitely didn't worry about being 'difficult' or 'spoiled,'" she wrote in Lena Dunham's Lenny Letter . "I'm over trying to find the 'adorable' way to state my opinion and still be likable!" she added. Us too, girl.
Carroll (concussion) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Packers, Michael Cohen of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Carroll was a full participant at practice this week, but there remains no official word on if he fully cleared the league's concussion protocol. If cleared, the 31-year-old should be expected to play, but at this point it still remains a question mark.
Alister McGregor, 82, of Dunmore Gardens — who injured two people through careless driving — had sentence deferred.
He admitted failing to keep a proper lookout for vehicles on Perth Road, at its junction with Windsor Road, and causing his vehicle to collide with a car driven by Samuel McCabe, causing damage to his car as well as injuring him and Hilary James.
He will appear again on May 8.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - WERELDHAVE NV:
* FY NET PROFIT EUR 84.3 MILLION VERSUS EUR 120.8 MILLION YEAR AGO
* DIVIDEND PROPOSAL 2017 OF € 3.08 (FINAL DISTRIBUTION OF € 0.77)‍​
* OUTLOOK 2018: EPS BETWEEN € 3.30 AND € 3.40
* TOTAL RESULT: € 84.3M (2016: € 120.8M) ‍​
* DIVIDEND POLICY 2018 ONWARDS: 75%-85% OF EPS
* DIVIDEND FOR 2018 AT € 2.52 PER SHARE, € 0.63 PER QUARTER
* FY GROSS RENTAL INCOME OF EUR 223.4 MILLION
* ANTICIPATES A SLIGHT DECREASE OF THE DIRECT RESULT IN 2018
* FY TOTAL REVENUE EUR 264.3‍ MILLION VERSUS EUR 268.1 MILLION YEAR AGO​
* FY OPERATING RESULT EUR 111.8 MILLION VERSUS EUR 146.8 MILLION YEAR AGO Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
Bubba Jenkins is no longer on the Bellator roster.
Jenkins was a highly touted prospect coming into Bellator. His background in collegiate wrestling left many having high hopes for the featherweight. While he was successful in his debut for the promotion against Mike Barreras, he was finished in his next outing at the hands of LaRue Burley.
The former All-American rebounded with a four-fight winning streak. Jenkins laid waste to Ian Rammel, Sean Powers, Poppies Martinez, and Thiago Meller. His streak came crashing down when Georgi Karakhanyan submitted him.
Jenkins put together another streak, this time winning three in a row. He met Karakhanyan again, but was knocked out in 53 seconds. The MMA Report brought word of Jenkins’ release from Bellator.
In the same report, a representative of Jenkins claimed his fighter had asked for his release. His request is due to, “suffering many troublesome grievances by the promotion.” See the tweet for yourself below:
Lincolnshire's Inter League match against Staffordshire will not go ahead today.
The Lincolnshire Football League representative side were due to host the Staffordshire County Senior League at Skegness Town’s Vertigo Stadium.
However, the contest has fallen foul of the elements.
When we got to Nashabieh town in East Ghouta, we were faced with one of the worst health and nutrition situations I’ve seen in Syria.
The long siege has devastated people who were already poor and vulnerable. There is a shortage of health and nutrition services and only small quantities of food. People have little cash, so they can’t even buy food when it’s there.
Many of the children I saw at the medical point in the town were severely malnourished, some moderately and others were normal for their age. I screened a two-year-old boy and his arm was like my little finger. The situation is deteriorating day by day.
There are not many doctors in the area and those who are there are not well trained to treat complex and difficult cases of severe malnutrition.
A recent survey of 27 locations in East Ghouta carried out in early November found that 11.9% of children under five-years-old are acutely malnourished – the highest rate recorded in Syria since the beginning of the conflict.
The accident probably occurred as the bus driver wanted to avoid a collision. "The bus ended up on the sidewalk where it hit the pedestrians. After the crash, the driver became unwell", says Ine Van Wymersch of the Brussels judicial authorities. The bus next hit a parked car.
"The bus driver told the police he had become unwell, but now it seems that this was only the case just after he hit the pedestrians. There are no drugs or alcohol involved", Van Wymersch says.
MINERAL oil and gas firm Infinio Group gained in early trading on Tuesday with its stock trading 50 per cent or 0.1 Singapore cent higher to 0.3 Singapore cent apiece.
As at 10.04am, some 17.2 million shares changed hands, making it the most active counter on the Singapore bourse.
On Monday night, the Catalist-listed company responded to a query from the Singapore Exchange (SGX) regarding its unusual volume movements, saying that it has "continually been exploring various avenues for fund-raising from existing shareholders and third-parties".
However, no definitive conclusion has been reached with any party and there is no certainty that any agreement will take place, Infinio said.
The counter has been trading within a one-year range of 0.1 Singapore cent to a high of 0.3 Singapore cent. Its three month average daily volume stands at 6.88 million.
The Reds are on the hunt for a new goalkeeper after their number 1 Lorius Karius’ horror performance in the Champions League final defeat to Real Madrid.
Brazil international Alisson is at the top of Jurgen Klopp’s wish-list.
The Guardian report Liverpool have contacted Roma over his availability and have been told they will have to fork out £79m.
But it might not be all that bad for the Reds.
Roma are currently being monitored by Financial Fair Play regulators and have to prove they have broken-even by June 30.
A big help in attaining that goal is the money they will receive from reaching the semi-finals of the Champions League.
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When he gets through a subpar practice, Steve Pikiell has a simple motivational tactic to get through to his Rutgers men’s basketball players.
The second-year Scarlet Knights coach will look up to the Rutgers Athletic Center rafters, point to the banners of the other 13 Big Ten teams, and make his message clear.
“My players will tell you,’’ Pikiell said. “I point up and say, ‘You’re not going to beat Michigan State if you practice that way.’ That motivates me every day.’’
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Marlena Robinson posted a $500 bond on 53 counts of animal cruelty, and 44 counts of improper disposal of a dead animal. Henry County Animal Control found the remains of 19 dead horses, 15 rabbits and three goats on Robinsons' property on February 1. Fourteen horses and five rabbits were rescued from the property.
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LAKEWOOD, NJ -- BMI Merchandise has announced the appointment of James (Jimmy Chaps) Chapman as regional sales manager. BMI chief executive David Katz observed that the appointment will be integral to the company's continued expansion.
Chapman, who resides in Green Bay, WI, is an amusement industry veteran who brings extensive experience to his new position. He joins BMI after serving with Coast to Coast Entertainment (Lakewood, NJ) and Family Fun Cos. (Burbank, IL). Chapman can be contacted at (630) 258-3058 or jchapman@bmimerchandise.com.
BMI Merchandise distributes an extensive range of crane and redemption products to national entertainment chains, regional fun centers, prize kiosks and route operators.
If you haven't gotten the memo: Sneakers are back—and in a big way.
You've probably already got a few athletic-looking pairs at the ready for those intense gym sessions of yours, but don't be afraid to take them to the streets. One look at the Hollywood set and it's pretty hard to ignore that lace-ups are the current everyday footwear of choice. And why shouldn't they be? They're comfy, practical and shockingly chic when paired with virtually any outfit.
A 16-year-old driver in Minnesota had to climb out the back window of his car after he drove into a sinkhole following heavy rains.
WCCO-TV reports that the Renville County Sheriff's Office says the sinkhole formed after a culvert under the road washed out. The driver wasn't injured.
The driver's grandmother, Candace Leopold, says the teen had gotten his driver's license last month and only had the car for a few weeks. She says he had been going to work at a farm near Redwood Falls, a city about 185 kilometers west of Minneapolis.
MIAMI (AP) — A Frenchman arrested when he arrived in the United States for a world beard-growing championship will plead guilty in federal court on drug charges.
The Miami Herald reports that Gal Vallerius is charged with drug conspiracy and money laundering in South Florida federal court. Investigators say he moderated online sales of cocaine, methamphetamine and oxycodone. He faces at least 20 years in prison. He had an alias of "OxyMonster."
According to a DEA affidavit, Vallerius was detained in Atlanta in 2017 and his laptop seized.
The computer contained the Tor browser, which allows users to conceal their true internet addresses on that network; his log-in credential for Dream Market, the eBay-type marketplace for illegal narcotics and drug paraphernalia; and $500,000 worth of the digital currency bitcoin.
Orpik is a doubt for Tuesday's matchup with the Stars as he deals with a lower-body injury, Brian McNally of NHL.com reports.
While Orpik isn't likely to play Tuesday, the report also indicated that he is closer to a return than teammate Evgeny Kuznetsov (upper body), who also missed Sunday's tilt against Philadelphia. Without Orpik in the lineup, mid-season acquisition Jakub Jerabek will continue in his place.
CLEVELAND (AP) - The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority which was facing questions from its auditors over $1.8 million in prescription payments now says it was the victim of a national health insurance scam.
The RTA says an investigation found the scam started in January 2014 and continued through March 2016.
The agency says the scheme involved "marketers" that recruited RTA employees who ordered prescriptions to their homes. The pharmacies involved then billed large amounts to a third-party administrator for prescriptions, which then sent bills for the prescriptions to the RTA.
The RTA says it has fired 10 employees and filed a claim Monday with its insurance company to recoup losses.
The FBI and the U.S. Attorney's Office in Cleveland have declined to comment.
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Susan Hulme MW tastes five vintages of Redigaffi, plus the new amphora-fermented Syrah...
Tua Rita: History
Tua Rita started life modestly when, in 1984, Rita Tua and her husband Virgilio realised their lifelong dream and purchased a 2ha property at Notri, in the Alta Maremma beside the Golfo di Follonica.
In their early years they supplied some of their Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot to Sassicaia, their world-famous Bolgheri neighbour.
But in 1992 they took on one of Italy’s best consultant oenologists, Luca D’Attoma, and started bottling their own wine, the first of which they called Giusto di Notri.
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It doesn’t make honey, live in a hive or have yellow stripes, but the unassuming Australian masked bee holds the key to disrupting the trillion-dollar global plastics industry.
A biotech start-up company has found the solitary masked bee’s cellophane-like nesting material is not only water-repellent, as expected, but also resistant to flames, high temperatures and strong chemicals.
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Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Fort Jackson officials say a tragic accident on the military post has claimed the lives of two soldiers and injured 6 others, two critically.
According to Military Spokesperson Patrick Jones tells ABC Columbia News Soldiers the incident involved a military vehicle and Soldiers that were in formation at the time.
All of the individuals involved were immediately taken to the hospital off post.
The names of those involved are not being release pending the notification of next of kin.
U.S. Army Training Center and Fort Jackson Commander Maj. Gen. Pete Johnson released a statement saying, “Our hearts and prayers go out to the families of the soldiers we lost today and to the families of the injured, they represent the best of our Nation and we will endeavor to support all those affected through this difficult time”.
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The State Journal-Register reports that about 20 people were on Saturday's tour. Illinois first lady Diana Rauner is leading a private fundraising campaign to pay for the estimated $15 million in work that is expected to keep the mansion closed for 18 months.
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MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – Alabama parents can now view report cards for their child’s school and school system.
The Alabama Department of Education in December released the report cards. The system gives scores in four areas: learning gains; student achievement, local indicators and the graduation rate for high schools.
Parents can see how their school, or school system, compares to the rest of the state.
The report cards don’t yet include the letter grades that lawmakers mandated. The state will add letter grades in December of 2017.
Alabama legislators followed in the footsteps of Florida and others states when they approved legislation in 2012 requiring that schools be graded on an A-F scale.
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College football has lost yet another all-time coach. Former Arkansas coach Frank Broyles died on Monday at the age of 92. Broyles had been suffering from Alzheimer's, an illness that also took his wife in 2004.
The legendary coach was hired by the Razorbacks to lead the program starting in 1958. He coached in Fayetteville until 1976, winning a national championship in 1964. He spent 57 total years working at Arkansas, also serving as athletic director and a fundraiser.
"We wish to express our heartfelt gratitude to all those who helped contribute to his charmed life. Whether you were one of his players, coaches, colleagues or friends, a Razorback fan or fellow caregiver, you were an integral part of his fairy tale story. To his family, he was quite simply, our hero," a statement from the Broyles family read.
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The Cincinnati Bengals know all about the No. 9 pick in the NFL draft.
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FOUNTAIN, Colo. (AP) -- Police in Fountain say a man from Florida is in custody after allegedly stabbing his son in a New Year's Eve fight at a KOA campground.
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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said those who have looted the nation and the poor are now not able to sleep peacefully.
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I support Virginia Bass for Humboldt County Supervisor because she has demonstrated the ability to bring together various community groups to accomplish countless projects throughout her lifetime in Humboldt County.
When I served on the student councils at Eureka High School and Humboldt State University, she supported our student projects and encouraged our participation at Eureka City Council meetings.
While I was in Kiwanis, she led the Henderson Center Kiwanis Club’s activities, including local beautification and cleanup projects.
Since residing in Myrtletown, she has stayed in regular touch with my neighbors and I regarding neighborhood watch and nuisance complaints. She recently connected me with the sheriff’s office to resolve my inquiry about a suspicious person on my property.
Virginia’s historical ability to reliably rally her vast network of diverse community members to tackle tough issues will best serve Humboldt County going forward.
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Political developments in Italy – with the prospect of another snap election – may disrupt Greece’s plans to stage a smooth exit from the bailout program in August, according to analysts, as they expect the cost of borrowing to soar again for Greece, which is always an easy target when the eurozone hits a snag.
A leading economist at political risk consultancy Eurasia Group told Kathimerini that “events in Italy are not helping Greece at all at the moment, and could derail the government’s plan regarding a clean exit from the program in August should this situation continue and the unrest persist.” He added that “at the moment all eyes are on developments in Rome.”
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The not-for-profit land conservation group says it has been gifted 593 hectares on the northwest shore of Gough Lake, about 125 kilometres east of Red Deer.
Known as the Ferrier property, it contains 104 hectares of wetlands and shoreline habitat that’s good for deer, small mammals, grassland birds, shorebirds and waterfowl.
In Saskatchewan, the Nature Conservancy has purchased 65 hectares just north of Good Spirit Provincial Park near Yorkton.
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The protections, which are supported by the provincial and federal governments, come on World Wetlands Day.
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In Perry County, Randall Coalter has been found guilty of murder. Coalter was on trial, charged with the death of David Weedman earlier this year.
Weedman was murdered March 1st, but his body wasn’t found until March 4th. Investigators say Coalter attempted to make the murder look like a suicide.
Police initially said Weedman died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound in his home. However, after six hours of deliberations, Coalter was found guilty of murder in the case.
He will be sentenced September 8th.
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Cricketer Virat Kohli, who has been breaking records on the cricket ground, finally expressed his love for longtime beau Anushka Sharma on Instagram.
"Everyday is a valentines day if you want it to be. You make everyday seem like one for me ❤❤. @anushkasharma," Virat wrote.
He posted the message along with a picture of the two of them.
Earlier Kohli and Anushka were spotted spending some quality time in Uttrakhand with the Bachchans and the Ambanis which created a flurry of engagement but the news was denied by the star couple.
Anushka Sharma would be next seen in 'Phillauri' alongside actor Diljit Dosanjh.
Police need the public's help to track down suspects in three separate robberies that happened in Petersburg, Chesterfield, and Richmond.
Petersburg police are asking the public to keep an eye out for Sean Wallace, also known as Sean Johnson.
Officers say he used Facebook to lure someone to the Flagship Inn on Crater Road to rob them. This happened around 8 a.m. on Sunday. A second suspect by the name of Melissa Chatham is already in custody.
In Chesterfield, police are looking for two suspects. Police say the two suspects robbed someone at gunpoint in the bathroom of the Chester Road Food Lion before taking off in the red four-door sedan.
In Richmond, a man walked into a Southside Dollar General and robbed a cashier at gunpoint. This happened at 4:45 p.m. on Sunday at the store on Hull Street, near Bainbridge Street. People were shopping at the time.
Police say no shots were fired, and no one was hurt.
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The ‘Power Forward’ programme was launched in November 2013 as a platform to develop skills and raise health awareness among high school youths. Over the past four years, the event had attracted some great visitors and contributors from the NBA and the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA). Players and legends who have participated in the programme to date include Hall of Famer, Hakeem Olajuwon, former NBA players Obinna Ekezie (current CEO of Wakanow) and Olumide Oyede- ji. Others were WNBA All-Stars Swin Cash and Chiney Ogwu- mike, former WNBA player Mactabene Amachree and former NBA player Kelenna Azubuike.
Dr. Orode Doherty, Africare Nigeria Country Director, noted that the positive impact of the programme on the students has been phenomenal. “This year, we have reached 600 children in 20 schools directly and we are aiming for 10,000 altogether and indirect beneficiaries as well. They have taught other children on proper health and hygiene and other aspects of human endeavour,” she said.
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Members of the Lincoln County Schools Board of Education spent the majority of their time during a meeting on Tuesday in closed session reviewing the contracts of associate superintendent Dr. Aaron Allen and assistant superintendent of curriculum and instruction Dr. Rhonda Hager, discussing personnel matters, contract renewals and student transfers for the 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 school years.
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The High School may be starting a new art class.
Quincy Senior High School is looking to add a new course for students.
The High School is interested in bringing on a 3-D art class.
Subjects in the class include ceramics, and papier mache.
The proposal was brought before the curriculum committee Monday night, Principal Jody Steinke said his school would like to provide students will more options in the arts.
"We're always looking to provide more opportunities for our kids to tackle something that maybe they didn't know they were interested in, but maybe they are now." Steinke said. "It's much cheaper to do that exploration in high school than it is at the college level."
The proposed class will go before the school board on Wednesday. If it passes and enough students sign up for it, it could begin this coming Fall.
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If there's one thing we know for certain, it's that 2016 won't go down in history as a dull year. From Donald Trump to Vladimir Putin to the Bern to Hillary Clinton's emails, the news this year was full of all sorts of crazy stories.
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MOSCOW, April 20 The Russian central bank governor Elvira Nabiullina said on Thursday the bank may cut the key rate by 25 or 50 basis points when it holds its next board meeting on April 28.
The central bank last cut its key rate to 9.75 percent from 10 percent in March.
Speaking at the finance ministry, Nabiullina said the rate cut is possible as inflation, the central bank's main headache, has already slowed to 4.1 percent as of April 17, staying a touch higher than the bank's ultimate goal of 4 percent.
Nabiullina also said that daily purchases of dollars for state coffers had a limited impact on the rouble and concerns about higher inflation have not materialised. (Reporting by Darya Korsunskaya; Writing by Andrey Ostroukh; Editing by Jack Stubbs)
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So you're a groomsman en route to your buddy's destination-based nuptials. Awesome. All you have to do is show up, have the about-to-be-married friend's back, and look presentable. Plus, you're getting a vacation out of it, too—well, kind of. And that's where your biggest challenge comes in: packing. There's a lot of ground to cover for a celebratory weekend of leisure, lobster (fingers crossed), and vigorous dancing, so you need killer vacation clothes that strike the perfect balance between being on the beach and being in someone's wedding photos. Here's what to pack.
April 28 Dream Vision Co Ltd:
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A teen who suffered severe injuries in August due to a plane crash returned home to Phoenix after undergoing month of rehab.
An F-35 flight simulator sits dormant during a media event at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Feb. 15, 2017. The media event was put together as an opportunity for local Japanese reporters to get a first-hand look at how the simulators train pilots and enhance readiness. The simulators increase safety, proficiency and allow pilots to dynamically train without placing additional mechanical stress on the aircraft leading to safer flights. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Abrego)
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ST. LOUIS (KTVI) - If Winston's appearance isn't a telltale sign that he's a border collie mix, his personality sure is!
This two-year-old bundle of love is energetic, playful, and eager to please.
If you are interested in learning more about Winston, you can visit MEHS or fill out an adoption application online.
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MEHS is celebrating its grand reopening open house this Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will include ribbon cutting, vendors, kids' activities, tours, and more!
EXCLUSIVE: Richard Kind (Red Oaks, A Serious Man), Stephanie March (Law & Order SVU), Jackie Hoffman (Feud) are attached to star in The Social Ones, the first long-form content film from The New Potato Studios. Debra Jo Rupp (That 70s Show) and Peter Scolari (Girls) will also co-star in the indie written and directed by Laura Kosann.
The pic is a mockumentary parodying social media and how it is taking over our society. The piece sets out to highlight the pitfalls of the emerging takeover of social media in our everyday lives, poking fun at how hilariously seriously people take it and society’s unhealthy fascination with “social media influencers.”
Production will begin next month in New York City.
New Potato Studios founding sisters Laura and Danielle Kosann, who named the company after their lifestyle website, will serve as executive producers along with March.
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CHICAGO,Ill.- The southbound lanes of Lake Shore Drive have been shutdown near Fullerton following a fatal shooting.
Heavy police activity remains in the area just opposite of the Lincoln Park Zoo lagoon. A silver Lexus can be seen in one of the southbound lanes, police have reportedly removed the body from the vehicle, but a reconstruction of the scene will need to take place.
Check back here later for more details.
Watch WGN Morning News for an update on road closures and alternative routes.
Today in Texas it’s legal for locals and tourists alike to visit a winery, distillery, or brewpub and purchase these producers’ products to go. But walk into one of our Texas craft breweries and you are forbidden by law from purchasing souvenir bottles, six-packs, or growler fills. All over Texas, craft breweries are creating jobs, supporting their local communities, and providing immense economic impact to the state. However, their success is limited by an archaic, broken alcoholic beverage code that prohibits these small businesses from engaging in to-go sales.
Alex Cora is taking part in his first Major League Baseball Winter Meetings as manager of the Boston Red Sox.
NESN’s Tom Caron caught up with Cora in Florida to talk about the new Red Sox manager’s plans for the upcoming season, his transition from the Houston Astros to Boston, and learning from team president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski.
Check it out in the “NESN Sports Tonight” video above, presented by People’s United Bank.
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A barred owl suffering from injuries was rescued in downtown Vancouver on Monday morning.
The owl was found with injuries to its left side including a swollen left eye, damaged feathers on its left wing and blood pooling in its mouth.
“Due to the nature of the injuries it appears the owl was hit by a car,” said Wildlife Rescue spokesman Sam Smith.
The owl has since been moved into the care of the Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society in Delta to continue its recovery.
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Most recently, the rescue told Postmedia it had taken in 156 barred owls this year. Of those, 80 had died due to injuries, 51 were released back to the wild, and still 25 remained in care as of last week.
Many of the owls now striking out and hunting on their own are young birds that were born earlier this year.
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Alcohol-free pints that give you a buzz but avoid a crushing morning-after hangover may be just a few years away, according to scientists.
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After months of work, outside consultants have outlined dozens of recommendations to help Little Rock police address a "severe" shortage of officers. The 72 vacancies -- on a total authorized force of 590 -- have increased police response times and reduced the visibility of officers in the city, officials have said.
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NEW DELHI: The government is likely to consider actual expenditure by farmers plus the value of family labour to calculate input costs of cultivation and fix support prices that will give 1.5 times the cost thus calculated, officials said. It is not likely to use the other method of considering comprehensive cost, which is much higher because it also includes the imputed rental value of the land owned by the farmer, they said.In his Budget speech, finance minister Arun Jaitley said MSP for kharif crop would be at least at one and half times of their production cost, but he did not give more details. He is expected to communicate to the Commission for Agricultural Costs & Process (CACP) the desired mechanism to calculate the MSP. Niti Aayog member Ramesh Chand said the actual expenditure on various inputs, called A2 in official parlance, along with family labour (FL) should be used, not the more comprehensive cost, which is called C2.
In a photo from Tuesday, June 13, 2017, House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, R-La., joined by Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, R-Wis., far right, and Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., comments on health care for veterans during a news conference at Republican National Committee Headquarters on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
Congressman Steve Scalise, a House Republican from Louisiana, was shot by a rifle-wielding gunman Wednesday at a congressional baseball practice in Alexandria, Va. Several others were also wounded, officials said.
House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, who represents California’s 23rd district that covers most of Kern and Tulare Counties, shared that no votes will take place in the House today.
Other California Congress members also shared their thoughts for Scalise.
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Indiana man charged in death of woman arrested in Nevada
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (AP) — Police say a man charged with murder in the slaying of a woman whose body was found in her SUV at the bottom of a pond in western Indiana has been arrested in Nevada.
Police in Terre Haute, Indiana, say they received information that 55-year-old Kenneth R. Pitts Jr. of Terre Haute was at a campsite in the Laughlin, Nevada, area. They contacted police in Nevada, who arrested him late Friday. He's jailed pending extradition to Indiana.
Charges were announced last week. The body of 77-year-old Alice "Anita" Oswald of Terre Haute was found in January after she had been missing for nearly two months.
Last week, authorities said Pitts' sister was arrested on charges of assisting a criminal and obstruction of justice. She's was jailed in Indiana.
Lowe's has a nice deal today on an Anker Power Bank charger. For $17, you can get a 10,400 mAH Anker portable charger from the big-box store. This is about $11 cheaper than the price you can find on Amazon, and $10 off Lowe's usual price.
This charger comes with two USB ports, and supports high-speed charging via Anker's PowerIQ and VoltageBoost technologies. Anker claims this Power Bank can charge the iPhone 6 up to four times, the Samsung Galaxy S6 up to three times, or the iPad Air once. Each port pumps out a maximum of 2.4 amps each. The Power Bank only comes in black, and it has indicator lights on the side to show how much power the device has left.
In the box you get the Power Bank and a foot-long charging cord, but no charger. To safely charge the Power Bank itself, you'll need a 2A wall charger. Any 5 volt smartphone charger lying around the house should do.
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[ Today's deal: Anker 10,400 mAh Power Bank for $17 at Lowe's. ]
Library and Archives Canada is proud to launch of Voilà, Canada’s new National Union Catalogue, hosted on the OCLC website.
We have been working with the non-profit cooperative OCLC, a leader in library services, to implement a leading-edge library management system to make the published heritage of our country more visible than ever before, and share Canada’s culture and knowledge with the world.
Starting today, we invites members of the Canadian library community to use Voilà.
Learn more about Voilà
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The video for Maroon 5’s “Cold” is on its way and to whet their fan’s appetites the band released a teaser featuring Adam Levine and his Victoria’s Secret model wife Behati Prinsloo. In the clip, Levine recounts an acid trip triggered by a strange incident during a night out.
“It was weird. Somebody slipped something into my drink,” Levine says. “I think it was acid because I started tripping balls. Future turned into a teddy bear and James was getting blown by a chicken. It was crazy.”
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“I got arrested when the cops came, but they weren’t really the cops,” he says. “It was like this adorable little cartoon stripper and she gave me an adorable little cartoon lap dance. That was weird, and then these two girls pulled me into a room for a threesome.”
The twisted tale goes on and on, perhaps signaling some spoilers for the full video. In the teaser, disinterested Prinsloo just wants to go back to bed.
(CNN) Hundreds of people are feared dead following massive mudslides near Freetown, the capital of the West African nation of Sierra Leone, according to government officials and aid agencies.
A spokesman for the International Committee of the Red Cross in Sierra Leone said authorities have recovered the bodies of 205 people. The number is expected to rise, Abu Bakarr said.
More than 1,000 others have been affected, with "both figures to climb as search and rescue continues," according to the Red Cross.
Flooded streets in the Regent district.
The United Nations office in Sierra Leone said on its Twitter account that it was assessing the damage and preparing a response.
Abdulai Bayraytay, spokesman for President Ernest Bai Koroma, told CNN the immediate priority was to help the victims.
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WASHINGTON (AP) - Attorney General Jeff Sessions says President Donald Trump hasn't apologized for publicly criticizing him on Twitter last month but that "he has a right to scold his Cabinet members if he's not happy with them."
Asked on NBC's "Today Show" if Trump has apologized, Sessions said he had not. He said Trump "was quite frank about his concerns" and had expressed them. Trump repeatedly criticized Sessions for recusing himself from a federal investigation into Russian interference, once tweeting that Sessions was "very weak."
Sessions is meeting with Trump and FBI leaders Monday about racial violence in Charlottesville, Virginia. On CBS's "This Morning," Sessions said his relationship with Trump is now "considerably better" and he looks forward to the meeting.
He repeated that he'll serve as long as Trump wants him.
A Southern California man suffered major injuries Sunday when his pick-up truck overturned on Highway 101 west of Goleta, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Mark J. Oostdam, 21, of San Jacinto was southbound near Tajiguas Road shortly after 11 a.m. when he allowed his 2007 Ford F-150 to drift into the center median, said Officer James Richards.
The truck overturned and came to rest on its roof.
Oostdam suffered major head and neck injuries, and was transported to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital.
Oostdam subsequently was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated, Richards said.
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THIS letter is in regard to SMS in The Chronicle about people not picking up their dog's excrement around Rangeville.
I have written to the paper myself about the very same subject and nothing much has changed.
I do believe the council could assist with this problem by placing some bins and bags at various intervals around streets in Toowoomba.
Yes it costs money but probably cheaper than trying to police people doing the wrong thing and makes for a much nicer environment.
We saw on a walk around Rangeville someone had bagged the droppings their dog did but unfortunately dropped the two bags and left them on the footpath outside a retirement home top of Stenner St.
That is far worse than leaving the "poo" there in the first place as at least that would disappear over time but plastic bags will stay there indefinitely.
Surely the council could encourage people to do the right thing instead of, as it seems at the moment, ignoring the problem.
Jan Ting
Rangeville
It's been nearly a year since Prince died from an accidental drug overdose in his suburban Minneapolis studio and estate, yet investigators still haven't interviewed a key associate or asked a grand jury to consider whether criminal charges are warranted, according to an official with knowledge of the investigation. Prince was 57 when he was found alone and unresponsive in an elevator at his Paisley Park home on April 21. His death shocked fans and led to tributes worldwide.
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Now that the regular session lacks only a planned one-day return May 1 before adjournment, 12 legislators have written letters to their chambers asking the record to reflect they didn't mean to vote a certain way on a particular bill, as reported in Monday's Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. That's not a big deal.
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Appliance maker Amber Enterprises has received Sebi's approval to raise an estimated Rs 555 crore through an initial share-sale offering, latest update with the markets regulator showed.
The firm had filed draft prospectus with Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) on September 29 and received its "observations" on December 5, which is necessary for any company to launch public offer.
The Gurugram-based Amber Enterprises manufactures air- conditioners. Besides, it makes refrigerator components, water purifiers and washing machines.
Going by the draft papers, Amber Enterprises' IPO comprises fresh issue of equity shares worth Rs 450 crore and sale of scrips to the tune of Rs 105 crore by promoters Jasbir Singh and Daljit Singh.
The company plans to use the proceeds for repayment and advance payment of certain loans and for other general corporate purposes.
Edelweiss Financial Services, IDFC Bank, SBI Capital Markets and BNP Paribas will manage the company's initial public offer (IPO).
A woman in Westlake accidentally drove her truck into a wall of Caraway's Pharmacy on McKinley Street, according to the Westlake Police Department. A woman in Westlake accidentally drove her truck into a wall of Caraway's Pharmacy on McKinley Street, according to the Westlake Police Department.
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About Active Ageing Centre - Elspeth Sitters' House
Elspeth Sitters House Active Ageing Centre offers a wide range of high quality day activities in a friendly environment where people over 50 can meet and socialise. There is a Cafe / Coffee Shop offering freshly cooked meals, light lunches, drinks and snacks. The centre is equipped with hairdressing facilities, a chiropody service and holistic therapy all at very reasonable prices. Activities include Tai Chi, gentle exercise, Bingo, Bridge, Reading Groups, Music , Arts and Crafts. Rooms are available to hire for community and health groups.
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Hollywood star Katie Holmes has been spotted enjoying herself in the Dublin sun.
The Dawson's Creek actress was seen enjoying at the Avoca food market in Monkstown on Tuesday afternoon.
She looked to be in good spirits, enjoying Ireland's heatwave weather with a male friend.
The former Mrs Tom Cruise, 39, wore an oversized shirt dress and paired it with slide on flats.
The Irish Daily Mail are reporting the actress had a takeaway hot drink in one hand and an Avoca paper bag in the other.
She had reportedly just jetted in from Paris Fashion Week, which she attended earlier this week with 12-year-old daughter Suri.
Holmes is currently in Irish cinemas with a starring role in Ocean's 8.
YAKIMA, WA - On Saturday, June 10th, Bob Hall’s Honda presented SOZO Sports of Central Washington with 100 pairs of brand new cleats ranging in sizes for small children to adults.
With this donation, SOZO can continue its mission of leaving “no child left inside”. Applications are now available online for athletes who are interested in receiving a new pair of cleats.
To fill out an application, click on this link: https://sozosports.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Cleats-Application.pdf
Applications for cleats should be mailed to:
SOZO Sports of Central Washington
1200 Chesterley Dr. Suite 240
Yakima, WA 98902
Sabrina & Chip decide to see what else they can get while pushing around The Colonel.
Chicago freeway march planned despite police warning
CHICAGO (AP) — The Rev. Jesse Jackson and an activist priest say they'll stage a protest that will shut down part of a busy interstate in Chicago despite warnings of arrest from police.
Roman Catholic Priest Michael Pfleger has been planning the Saturday morning march to draw attention to violence in the city's most impoverished neighborhoods.
During a news conference Tuesday, Pfleger joined Jackson and others in ripping up a statement from Illinois State Police that said people who walked on any part of the Dan Ryan Expressway "will face arrest and prosecution."
Protesters plan to march along the roadway on Chicago's South Side.
Pfleger is a longtime activist on the city's South Side.
Dozens of people are feared trapped after a mudslide near Sierra Leone’s capital, Freetown.
A hillside in the Regent area collapsed early on Monday following heavy rains, the BBC’s Umaru Fofana says, leaving many houses completely covered in mud.
Our reporter, who is at the scene, says many people may have been caught asleep when the mudslide occurred.
Officials say it is too early to give any estimate of casualty numbers.
Images posted on the social media site Twitter show people wading through streets waist-deep in muddy water following the downpour in and around Freetown.
Emergency services are at the scene trying to rescue people trapped in their homes after a section of a hill collapsed, the Sierra Leone Telegraph reports.
Flooding is not unusual in Sierra Leone, where unsafe housing is regularly swept away by heavy rains.
In 2015, Freetown endured deadly floods sparked by monsoon rains that killed 10 people and left thousands more homeless.
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Assuming Kings protect 7 fwds, 3 D and 1 G, likely looking at: Kopitar Carter Toffoli Pearson Dowd Lewis Doughty Muzzin + 3/24/27 Given that Jeff Zatkoff was signed with an eye towards the expansion draft this summer, trading Martinez might be a move to get something instead of nothing. But before we get into that, let's talk numbers.
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Windsor police are asking for more witnesses to come forward after a 56-year-old man was killed after getting hit by a van downtown.
Officers were called to the area of Goyeau Street at Elliott Street East for a vehicle collision involving a pedestrian on Friday at about 1:55 p.m.
When officers arrived, Windsor Fire and EMS paramedics were on scene attending to the 56-year-old man.
Investigation revealed that the silver Dodge Caravan collided with the pedestrian in the intersection.
Police say the man was transported to hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries.
The Windsor Police Accident Reconstruction Unit attended and continue to investigate.
Investigators are looking to speak to any potential witnesses that have not yet spoken to police.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Windsor Police at 519-255-6700 ext. 4000, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com.
Miami preschoolers Jia Sarnicola and Zuri Copeland say they are closer than best friends, closer than sisters.
In fact, Jia and Zuri truly believe they’re twins, not because they share the same skin color (they don’t) but because they share the same soul.
When a party-goer pointed out that they couldn’t be twins because they didn’t have the same skin color, Jia broke down in tears.
Next, she told the older kid, ” You don’t know what you’re talking about, we have the same souls!”
What do you think will lessen the divide in this country?
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4:11 What you need to know about the massive Oroville dam emergency in California
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1:41 Democrats warn that any repeal of Obamacare would 'make America sick again'
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TRENTON, N.J. – A Monmouth County, New Jersey, man today admitted downloading sexually explicit videos and images of children to his home computer, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced.
James Paroline, 27, of Red Bank, New Jersey, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Freda L. Wolfson in Trenton federal court to Count One of an indictment charging him with receiving child pornography.
A PERSON is believed to have died after being hit by a train at Ardleigh in Essex.
A spokesperson for Greater Anglia said the collision is not being treated as suspicious.
The person was hit by a train travelling between Colchester and Norwich at about 4.45pm.
We are waiting for the emergency services to confirm these details.
More to follow.
I don't believe the editorial staff of the Plain Dealer is qualified or experienced enough to make a recommendation about closing Lakefront Airport. Note to Cleveland team seeking Amazon HQ: Drop everything, offer Burke airport. They don't present any hard facts in their editorial to support their position.
Lakefront has been ignored by the City of Cleveland for years with no promotion to businesses whatsoever. If you want to develop Cleveland's lakefront, take a hard look at the area just east of the airport - which includes the mostly abandoned high school and power plant and yacht clubs. The power plant is a dinosaur - the high school is empty and run down. The yacht club(s) certainly don't contribute as much financially to the City as Lakefront Airport does.
Donald C. Wetzel,
Strongsville
AppGratis today announced that, after seven years of operations and more than 50 million app installs globally, it has shut down today.The service offered hand-picked apps for free or up to 90% off on a daily basis through its website and Android app, and formerly through its iPhone app, but its popularity had seemingly faded over the years.Apple removed AppGratis from the App Store in April 2013 as part of a broader crackdown on apps which might be "similar to or confusing with the App Store ." AppGratis said it was " far from finished " despite the huge blow, and it went on to last nearly four more years until its shutdown today.App discovery remains an issue on the App Store, which has some two million apps according to our sister website AppShopper . Last year, Apple introduced search ads on the App Store to help developers promote their apps, but the feature is not particularly helpful to those with limited marketing budgets(Thanks, Joe!)
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Over a year ago 17-year-old Penticton highschool student Devon Blackmore collapsed and died. Originally thought to be due to a medical condition– in a shocking turn of events– his girlfriend has now been charged with manslaughter. Shelby Thom reports.
Rolling stock maker CRRC Corp (CRRC) signed an agreement with Argentina's Ministry of Transport to supply 200 electric multiple units (EMUs) and parts for the Roca commuter network in Buenos Aires, domestic news site stcn.com reported on Tuesday.The deal is worth $278 million, the report said. The trains will replace 20 Toshiba EMUs dating from 1983, which have reached the end of their useful operating life.But CRRC has been facing challenges in global markets. In 2017, the number of its foreign orders slumped 40 percent short of the annual target, coming in at just $5.7 billion, media reports said in March.
May 2 Sterling Construction Company Inc :
* Sterling Construction Company names Joseph Cutillo Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board of Directors
* Paul Varello, who has served as Sterling's CEO since Feb 2015, will relinquish the position, but will remain a director Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
THE suspension yesterday of 48 UPND members of parliament which is almost one third of the House representing half the country is confirmation that the National Assembly has failed to objectively and reasonably carry out its legislative function, says Green Party president Peter Sinkamba. And Sinkamba has challenged President Edgar Lungu to dissolve Parliament if he was serious about promoting national values and principles as he reported to the nation through Parliament in March this year.
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The National Retail Federation says the average person celebrating Valentine's Day will spend about $142 dollars this year, adding up to about $18.2 billion nationally. That including consumers right here on the South Plains.
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Super Bowl predictions from the WWE superstars
WWE Stars reveal which team they are rooting for to win The Superbowl
Daniel Bryan: The Eagles
Kofi Kingston: The Patriots
Xavier Woods: The Eagles
Akira Tozawa: The Patriots
Chad Gable: The Patriots
Shelton Benjamin: Doesn’t care
Rusev & Aiden English: Don’t care because Rusev Day is the only day that matters
Mike Kanellis: The Patriots
Drew Gulak: The Eagles
Mojo Rawley: The Patriots
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Alex Gordon and Salvador Perez each homered and Jason Hammel earned his first victory of the season as the Kansas City Royals beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-1 on Tuesday night.
(CNN) Two Democratic senators called for President Donald Trump's resignation over the weekend, citing the multiple accusations from women of sexual harassment and assault against him.
Sens. Cory Booker and Jeff Merkley both voiced the sentiment.
In an interview with Vice after a campaign rally for Democratic Alabama Senate candidate Doug Jones, Booker said, "I just watched Sen. Al Franken do the honorable thing and resign from his office. My question is, why isn't Donald Trump doing the same thing -- who has more serious allegations against him, with more women who have come forward. The fact pattern on him is far more damning than the fact pattern on Al Franken."
Democratic Senator Al Franken of Minnesota announced he would resign Thursday after multiple women came forward accusing him of groping and forcibly kissing them.
Merkley joined the call in an email fundraising pitch.
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Watch today’s Pocketnow Daily as we talk about the rumors of a possible Blush Gold iPhone X in the works. Then we talk about the LG G7 as it might still bring an LCD display, though this is rumored to not be a regular panel. Then we talk about the iPhone 8 Plus as it seems Apple is having issues ensuring that Water Resistance is reliable. HTC is next, as the company as just launched Vive Pro pre-orders and has discounted the original Vive. We end today’s show talking about the Google Pixel 2 XL and some deals you can find.
All this and more after the break.
Stories:
– Google Store giving $200 rebate for Pixel 2 XL buyers on financing
– HTC Vive Pro pre-orders kick off at $799 for the HMD only, OG Vive gets discounted again
– LG G7’s LCD display seen as a cost-cutting move
– iPhone 8 Plus water resistance in question after shutdown of Wistron production line
– Is there a Rose Gold iPhone X coming soon?
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A shared performance by the UWM Wind Ensemble and Symphony Band. The program will include cornerstones of the wind band repertoire.
Price: General – $12; Seniors and UWM Faculty/Staff – $8; Students w/ ID & under 18 – Free; Majors – Free
May 2 Cummins Inc
* Cummins announces first quarter results; raises outlook for 2017
* Q1 earnings per share $2.36
* Q1 revenue $4.6 billion versus i/b/e/s view $4.15 billion
* Q1 earnings per share view $1.81 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Sees fy 2017 revenue up 4 to 7 percent
* Cummins inc - full year 2017 revenues expected to be up 4 to 7 percent
* Cummins inc - sees fy ebit is projected to be in range of 11.75 to 12.5 percent of sales
* Cummins-Fy forecast excludes impact of new jv with eaton, which will be consolidated within co's financial results, is expected to be operational in q3
* Fy2017 revenue view $17.30 billion -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
March 19 (Reuters) - Guocoland Ltd:
* UNIT ‍WITH INTREPID INVESTMENTS & HONG REALTY (PRIVATE) LTD SUCCESSFULLY TENDERED FOR ENBLOC ACQUISITION OF PACIFIC MANSION CONDOMINIUM SITE​
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× Bicyclist dies after collision with garbage truck in Auburn
AUBURN, Wash. – A bicyclist died after a collision with a Waste Management truck in Auburn on Wednesday morning, Auburn police said.
The man was in his 50s, but police haven’t yet released his identity.
The accident happened around 9:30 a.m. on 4th St. S.E., just east of F St.
Police said the truck was making a turn into an alley, and it appeared the cyclist came from behind the truck, tried to cut in front, and was hit.
“Our hearts are heavy with news of this tragic accident,” Jason Rose, VP for Waste Management-PNW/BC wrote in a statement. “We extend our deepest condolences to those affected, and their families. We are working with the Auburn Police and are grateful to the first responders assisting at the scene.”
Roads were closed in the area for the investigation. There was no immediate word on how long it would take.
Some of the Mid-South's youngest residents took part in National Go Red Day in honor of heart health Friday, February 2.
New babies at Methodist Hospital in Germantown were adorned with red beanies for the annual event, which raises awareness for women's heart health.
The first baby born at the hospital Friday also received two extra gift baskets (one for him and one for his mom) in honor of the campaign.
“It's just awesome. I wasn't expecting it, and I was just like, 'Well, I guess I'm just blessed; I guess I'll add it with the favor,'” new mom Cecelia Lowe said.
The hospital said the National Go Red Day effort also honors babies who are born with congenital heart defects, which affects about 1 in 100 newborns.
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WHO has sent 1.2 million doses of antibiotics to Madagascar to fight plague outbreak
iodrakon/iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — The World Health Organization has delivered 1.2 million doses of antibiotics and provided $1.5 million in emergency funds to fight an outbreak of plague in Madagascar.
The Madagascar Ministry of Health has reported more than 200 infections and 33 deaths since August. The majority of those cases are associated with pneumonic plague, a more deadly form of the disease, which can be transmitted through coughing.
“Plague is curable if detected in time,” Dr. Charlotte Ndiaye, WHO Representative in Madagascar said. “Our teams are working to ensure that everyone at risk has access to protection and treatment. The …read more
A big-game hunter from Argentina died Saturday when he was trampled by an elephant he was preparing to shoot. AP file photo
The U.S. Commerce Department on Friday moved to impose additional trade duties on the sale of Bombardier Inc CSeries jets in the United States, prompted by Boeing Co's accusation that the Canadian plane and train maker had dumped the planes at "absurdly low" prices.
WASHINGTON: The U.S. Commerce Department on Friday moved to impose additional trade duties on the sale of Bombardier Inc CSeries jets in the United States, prompted by Boeing Co's accusation that the Canadian plane and train maker had dumped the planes at "absurdly low" prices.
The Commerce Department proposed a 79.82 percent antidumping duty after a preliminary finding that the jets were sold below cost to Delta Air Lines in 2016.
(Reporting by Tim Ahmann; Editing by Meredith Mazzilli)
LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — A retired Bolivian bishop tapped by Pope Francis to be a cardinal is furiously denying suggestions that he has a wife and children and is threatening legal action.
Toribio Ticona said Wednesday that he “has nothing to do” with the alleged actions and said he would bring a legal complaint if the claims continue.
Francis named the 81-year-old cardinal last week. Ticona says the accusations were disproven after they first emerged in 2011 and have “resurfaced as slander in an attempt to attack” the pope by “sectors that are hostile” to the pontiff.
The accusations recently appeared in the Catholic blog “Adelanto en la Fe” — “Forward in the Faith.” It cites a 2011 complaint to local Catholic authorities that says Ticona had a family in a rural town.
In Idaho, it is still permitted to deny LGBT people access to housing, employment and public accommodations. Friday and Saturday, mix salt and sugar at the Boise Pride Festival , a two-day event that will call for LGBT protections in Idaho law and get people dancing 'til they drop.
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SAO PAULO (AP) - Police have searched the offices of Philips in Brazil and are executing arrest warrants for two people linked to the Dutch electronics company.
Wednesday's operation is part of an investigation into suspected fraud in the supply of medical equipment to the National Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedics and the Rio de Janeiro Health Department.
Prosecutors allege that several companies formed a cartel to win and inflate contracts. In all, 22 arrest warrants were issued and 44 addresses searched.
Prosecutors say two warrants are for people linked to Philips. The company says one had been an executive who has left the company, while the other works in sales. It says the current employee was brought in for questioning and that the company is cooperating with the authorities.
The following Western Massachusetts golf courses, as reported to russheldsports@gmail.com, have opened for the 2018 season.
Amherst GC - Open
Agawam Municipal GC - Opening Friday.
Chicopee CC - Open
Cold Spring CC (Belchertown) - Open
Edgewood GC (Southwick) - Open; Special - Senior with cart, $31; Non-senior with cart, $36
East Mountain CC (Westfield) - Open
Franconia GC - Opening Saturday
Ledges GC (South Hadley) - Open: Special $30 with cart, $25 walking; $20/nine holes with cart, $15/nine holes walking
Northampton CC - Open
Oak Ridge GC (Feeding Hills) - Open
Shaker Farms CC (Westfield) - Open; Special - $25 walking
Southampton CC- Open
St. Anne CC (Feeding Hills) - Open
Tekoa CC (Westfield) - Open
Veterans GC - Opening Saturday
Westover GC (Ludlow) - Open
× Actor and Author Stephen Tobolowsky talks about his new book, “My Adventures with God”
He has probably been in every movie you have seen. Legendary character actor/author Stephen Tobolowsky joins Bill and Wendy in the studio this morning. Stephen talks about his longtime career as an actor, Ben Kingsley, working with Mel Gibson, “The Goldbergs,” how he met David Byrne, his new book, “My Adventures with God,” and much more. He also shares his story about how he gave Radiohead their band name.
You can find Bill and Wendy on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. The Bill and Wendy Show airs Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to noon, then streaming from noon to 1 p.m.
Feb. 14 (UPI) — The U.S. Coast Guard found a body Tuesday during a search for three people who went missing aboard a small plane off the coast of Florida, authorities said.
The Coast Guard said the body was found within the search area for the Piper Cherokee plane, but it wasn’t immediately clear whether the body belonged to one of the three missing persons.
The aircraft went missing early Sunday off Cedar Key, Fla., officials said. Jasper Jerrels, 65, his 17-year-old son and Hue Singletary, 60, were on board.
Searchers found a seat cushion, flight manual and a headset they believe came from the plane. But n wreckage was discovered.
“We continue to remain hopeful,” Coast Guard spokesman Michael De Nyse said Tuesday morning.
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina’s leading gay rights group says it won’t endorse in this year’s General Assembly elections incumbents who voted for legislation last year partially repealing the “bathroom bill.”
Equality North Carolina announced its decision Tuesday, two weeks before primaries. It could affect dozens of legislators, especially Democrats historically more likely to receive backing. Equality NC opposed both the 2016 law also called House Bill 2 and the replacement law.
HB 2 required transgender people to use public bathrooms corresponding to their birth certificates, and barred local government non-discrimination ordinances. The replacement law kept bathroom policy in the state’s hands and delayed new ordinances until 2020.
Interim Executive Director Matt Hirschy says in a video the group must hold legislators accountable for actions, and the replacement law “doubled down on discrimination.”
Another victim of the dreadful 9/11 terror attack has been identified, nearly 16 years later, according to the medical examiners. The man who lost his life during the incident, is known to be the first one to be identified since March 2015.
Apparently, a new DNA technology helped in identifying the man, as the previous test were unable to do so.
While 1641 of the victims were identified after horrific crash, 40% of them still remain unidentified. –News Source
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Danny ClinchFleetwood Mac‘s only announced concerts for 2017 are their appearances at The Classic West and The Classic East festivals, but 2018 will bring a full-fledged Mac attack.
Keyboardist and vocalist Christine McVie confirmed to the BBC’s The One show that the entire band will hit the road in 2018. “We’re gonna start rehearsing in March next year and the tour is around June,” she revealed. “It’ll be global.”
The last time Fleetwood Mac went on the road was for the On with the Show Tour, which began in September 2014 and …read more
Lebanese officials Monday condemned the weekend attack in Istanbul that killed 39 people, including three Lebanese.
The Istanbul shooting took place just 75 minutes into 2017 after a bloody year in Turkey, in which hundreds of people were killed in violence blamed on both ISIS militants and Kurdish militants.
The bodies of the three Lebanese, Elias Wardini, Rita Shami and Haykal Mousallem, were expected to be repatriated Monday.
Six other Lebanese citizens were wounded in the attack.
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Burrowing owl chicks were hatched recently at the Charles Paddock Zoo in Atascadero, while the Santa Barbara Zoo has a new baby golden lion tamarin. Courtesy photos
Vancouver will be getting in the spirit of the 2018 PyeongChang Olympic Games by lighting areas red across the city.
Vancouver City Hall, Queen Elizabeth Theatre, and the Burrard Street Bridge will be lit with Canadian colours.
The red cheer will last from the opening ceremonies on February 9th until the end of the Paralympic Games on March 18.
Manager of Sport Hosting Vancouver Michelle Collens says a big reason for lighting the areas red, is that Vancouver police officer Meghan Agosta will be playing on the Canadian hockey team.
READ MORE: Pyeongchang 2018: A look at Canada’s largest-ever Winter Games delegation
“She’s taking a break from the force here so she can train and qualify. Not only did she made the roster but she’s the assistant captain for the team.”
Collens adds that all city staff will be sporting red on February 9.
“Hopefully we see everyone getting their flags back out and just cheering for Canada as we get through the games.”
Feb 14 Wesfarmers Ltd :
* Rob Scott to succeed Richard Goyder as managing director
* Rob Scott to succeed Richard Goyder as managing director
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Blac Chyna is back to dating rappers, it appears, but she's going for a younger man this time... much, much younger.
Rob Kardashian's ex was spotted cozying up to rapper YBN Almighty Jay on Monday night. And, oh-by-the-way, he's 18 years old.
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According to The Blast, Chyna, 29, and her young beau were spotted bowling in Los Angeles on Monday night, and it's quite apparent they were together, even leaving in the same car. Inside the bowling alley, he was seen with his arm around her, and one photographer even claimed the two were kissing inside bowling alley.
YBN Almighty Jay is an up-and-coming rapper who hails from Houston. In 2017, his song "Chopsticks" had over 10 million views on YouTube.
Chyna, of course, knows a thing or two about dating musically-inclined men, as she has a child, King Cairo, with Tyga. She's also been linked to rappers Playboi Carti, Ferrari, Demetrius Harris.
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Say what you want, but the woman has a type.
In Thiago Rocha Pitta's The First Green at Marianne Boesky Gallery, nature is not victimized, but rebellious and intent on reclaiming land lost to humanity. Installation view of Thiago Rocha Pitta's The First Green at Marianne Boesky Gallery Calling Thiago Rocha Pitta 's art "environmentally conscious" wouldn't be quite right; rather, his work argues that the environment is conscious.
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It might be hard to believe, but Ryback has now been gone from WWE for over a year. In his time since leaving the company and picking up work on the independent scene, he’s been one of the most outspoken wrestlers in the entire world, never afraid to voice his opinion or spill some tea.
Not too long ago, Ryback shared a great story about Vince McMahon thinking he was too fat to wear anything but a singlet, and sang the praises of one Roman Reigns. Oh, and he also took shots at John Cena and suggesting Cena doesn’t have any balls. Our basic point is that the Big Guy finds ways to keep busy, and we don’t necessarily mind it when he shares his various bon mots.
On the latest episode of Ryback’s Conversation with the Big Guy podcast, the titular big guy talked about enjoying life on the indies, but also spoke at length about Lucha Underground, which of course has finally confirmed that it will return for a fourth season.
Don Carter Lanes in Rockford and the Plum Hollow Family Center in Dixon hosted regional action on Saturday to start the high school boys bowling postseason.
The Rockford regional sent Hononegah, Harlem, Rockford Christian, and Woodstock to the sectional round as all four teams posted the best total team scores on the day. Hononegah's Brandon Mooney earned individual champion honors with a 1504 score.
Local sectional advancers include South Beloit's Cullan Boeck and Trey MacCormack, Boylan's Matt Fleege and Dakota Moore, Guilford's Thomas Kampmier and Emanual Keller, Belvidere's Greg Suthers, and Belvidere North's Justin Bragg and Javier Martinez.
The regional in Dixon sent Sycamore, East, Auburn, and Freeport to sectionals as teams. Local advancing individuals feature Jefferson's Hunter Loveridge, Blake Bollock, and Colin Thurston, as well as Oregon's Austin Strite.
By Dua Khawar, Class-4, Age 8 Years
Cobbler saw Marry
Growing her garden
Marry saw Wee Wille Winkie
In the Town 8'o Clock
Wee Wille Winkie saw little teapot
That was very hot
Little teapot saw frogs and caterpillars
Humping and jumping
Frogs and caterpillars saw the itsy bitsy spider
Crawling up the tree
Itsy Bitsy spider saw little bow-peep
Who lost her sheep
Little bow-peep saw humpty dumpty
Falling from the wall
Humpty dumpty saw Johny
On the see-saw
Johny saw little jack horner
Eating chirmas pie
Little jack horner saw tweedle-dum and tweedle-dee
Having a battle
Tweedle-dum and tweedle-dee saw a rock-a-bye baby
On the tree top
Rock-a-bye baby saw mary and her lamb
In their school.
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That tag
The tag on this Huntsville car drew a lot of attention when we posted it. Aren't there standards? How did this get approved? Readers wanted to know. It turned out the tag sneaked through a process that usually has no problem rejecting tags. It was flagged and a notice of rejection sent almost as soon as the tag was issued. What else is on that "don't issue" list? We found almost 7,000 denied tags, so we created our own tag to show you some of tags that drivers wanted on their rides.
NEW YORK (AP) – Starbucks plans to start testing concoctions that mix coffee and ice cream.
The Seattle chain said it will serve “affogato” varieties of hot or cold coffee over ice cream at 100 stores in Orange County, California, starting Wednesday, with pricier versions sold at 10 locations with its “reserve” bars.
Spokeswoman Holly Hart Shafer said the treats were first introduced at the company’s Roastery store in Seattle, which is a pipeline for potential new menu items. She noted that “affogato” means “drowned” in Italian. The priciest version at regular stores is a 12-ounce option that costs $6.45 and mixes cold brew coffee with ice cream.
The test was first reported by Business Insider.
Starbucks Corp. has successfully driven up sales over the years in part by introducing pricier new items.
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Using obituaries to take shots at the sports world is a great way to bring some smiles to a sad situation.
Remember the Eagles fan whose obit ripped his team last year? Or the Browns fan whose condition was “exacerbated by the hopeless condition” of the team?
Now there’s this from the obit of Robert Clyde Drew, a Texas resident who passed away last week:
Robert Clyde Drew, beloved husband, father, and Papa, drew his last breath January 25, 2018, mainly, we suspect, to prevent himself from having to watch the Patriots and Eagles in the Superbowl. A loyal Cowboys fan, he died peacefully with his daughter by his side, knowing full well that Dez, did, in fact, catch the ball.
Not only does that troll the Eagles and Patriots, but it’s a parting shot at the NFL’s catch rule. That’s the best.
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CLIFTON PARK, N.Y. (NEWS10) – A local teen got to share his once in a lifetime experience with the people who made it happen.
Tyler Murray, 16, is battling cystic fibrosis. It had always been his wish to go to the Nike headquarters and meet famed shoe designer Tinker Hatfield.
His dream came true thanks to a $12,000 donation by Cole’s Collision Center.
Monday night, Murray visited Cole’s Collision Center and presented them a Wish Poster Print on behalf of the Make-A-Wish Foundation. He also showed pictures of his trip.
HBO has ordered six episodes of the Vimeo comedy Web series “High Maintenance.” The series, which debuted online in 2013, stars Ben Sinclair as a Brooklyn pot dealer known only...
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Click the video above for Noah Newman's report from the 1A prelims!
CHARLESTON -- A star studded cast of Friday Frenzy regulars invaded EIU Thursday for the class 1A track and field prelims.
Several multi-sport athletes are ending their high school careers with a bang, like Meridian's Cameron Getz who is eyeing a state high jump title. Getz also helped his Hawks advance in the 4 x 2 and 4 x 4 relays.
The Lewis twins of Warrensburg-Latham are providing one more dose of Lewis magic. They helped the Cardinals advance in the 4 x 1 and 4 x 4 relays. Diondre Lewis was the 2nd fastest qualifier in the 100 meter dash.
Mt. Pulaski senior Peyton Taylor had the farthest discus throw, and it wasn't even close. Tuscola's Hunter Woodard heads into Saturday with the farthest throw shot put.
That's just the tip of the iceberg - for complete results from Thursday's action click HERE.
Young giraffe makes brief escape at Indiana zoo
FORT WAYNE, Ind. –Workers at the Fort Wayne zoo needed a couple hours to get an escaped giraffe back into its enclosure.
The 7-month-old female giraffe got loose Monday from the African Journey exhibit at the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo. Zoo spokeswoman Bonnie Kemp says the giraffe didn’t get off the property.
Staffers were able to corral the giraffe in a fenced parking lot in a non-public area of the zoo. Zookeepers worked on calming the animal before returning it to the enclosure. It wasn’t immediately clear how the youngest in the zoo’s nine-giraffe herd escaped.
The zoo just opened to the public for the season on Saturday.
A project to repave Highway 246 from Entrance Road to the Highway 154/246 Intersection is scheduled to begin the night of Sunday, July 14.
This paving will take place during the overnight hours Sunday night through Friday morning from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Motorists will encounter one-way reversing traffic control within the project area.
Electronic message boards have been activated to advise motorists about this roadwork. Motorists can expect a delay not to exceed 15 minutes.
The contractor for this $1.1 million project is Calportland Construction of Santa Maria. This project is expected to be completed this September.
Caltrans reminds motorists to move over and slow down when driving through highway construction zones.
For traffic updates on other state highways in Santa Barbara County, motorists can click here or call Caltrans District 5 Public Affairs at 805.549.3318.
— Jim Shivers is a public information officer for Caltrans.
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Sanjay Dutt was sentenced to a five year jail term in Yerwada jail and the Maharashtra Government released him 8 months prior to completing his term citing "good conduct". The Bombay High Court has questioned the Maharashtra Government's decision to release him early citing good conduct and the court has asked the Govt to justify its decision.
The Court raised questions if he was allowed to leave early only because he's a VIP and why did they allow him to spend 100 days outside jail while he was sentenced. The Court also raised concerns in what parameters was Sanjay Dutt judged as a 'good conduct' and has asked the Govt to provide all details.
"Also, how did the authorities assess that Dutt's conduct was good? When did they get the time to make such assessment when he was out on parole half the time?" asked a judge at the Bombay High Court, according to the Press Trust of India.
WASHINGTON — Meteorologists say 2017 has been so wild the U.S. so far has tied a record for weather disasters that topped $1 billion in damages.
There have been 15 costly disasters through September, tying 2011 for the most billion-dollar weather disasters for the first nine months of a year. The record for a year is 16, and the hurricane season is not over yet.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released the figures Friday that include hurricanes, wildfires, tornadoes, severe storms, drought and a freeze.
NOAA climate scientist Adam Smith says 2017 is shaping up to be an unprecedented year.
Experts blame man-made climate change and more people living in disaster-prone zones for an increase in billion-dollar weather disasters, which are adjusted for inflation.
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A South Jersey high school student had a night to remember Tuesday. Kyle Cross, a special needs student, got the chance to be in the starting lineup for the last game of Haddon Heights High School's season.
WASHINGTON (AP) — A U.S. official says police in Washington will announce charges against 12 Turkish security agents related to violence that happened when Turkey’s president visited last month.
The official says seven will be charged with felonies. D.C. police will announce charges against five for misdemeanors.
The official wasn’t authorized to speak publicly on the matter ahead of Thursday’s announcement and demanded anonymity.
Washington’s mayor and police chief have scheduled a news conference to provide an update on arrests.
Bogut is questionable for Sunday's contest against the Kings due to a strained groin, Mike Bresnahan of Spectrum SportsNet reports.
Bogut didn't play in either of the Lakers' first two preseason games due to visa complications. Now, however, he's dealing with a strained groin and is questionable to participate in the team's third exhibition. If he's ultimately held out, expect Brook Lopez (back) and Ivica Zubac to carry the bulk of the workload at center.
Arconic said Kleinfeld stepped down after the board learned he had sent a letter to a senior officer of Elliott Management without consulting the board.
Experiencing the Pacific Northwest to its fullest could take a lifetime, so how do you decide what to see in a year? That question has been on my mind as we make our travel plans for 2017, and I bet it's been on your mind too. As I imagine the possibilities in the year ahead, images of the Pacific Ocean, Columbia River and Cascade Mountains float in.
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The Vigo County Redevelopment Commission on Tuesday approved a land purchase agreement, paving the way for Select Genetics to build a turkey hatchery in the Vigo County Industrial Park. Select Genetics has increased the size of its original proposed building to 115,000 square feet, up from 83,000 square feet.
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SOUTH WINDSOR, Conn. (WTNH) — Firefighters are on scene of a house fire in South Windsor early Tuesday morning.
The fire broke out at a home on Cliffwood Drive in the town of South Windsor.
The South Windsor Fire Department responded to the scene.
There is no word on the cause of this house fire or if anyone was injured.
No further details are available at this time.
This is a breaking news story. News 8 will update this story as more information becomes available.
This story about Allison Mack, the former Smallville actress turned alleged cult member, is just getting weirder and weirder.
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On Friday morning, Mack was arrested for her involvement Nxivm, a "self-help group" slash "multi-level marketing organization" that some former members are calling a cult.
Nxivm was founded by a man named Keith Raniere, who allegedly blackmailed women into becoming sex slaves and forced them to brand his initials into their skin as part of a "ritual." Mack is considered Raniere's direct sex "slave," who also actively used her celebrity status and clean-cut persona to recruit new women. As his second-in-command, she is also "master" to the other women.
Yep, sounds pretty culty to me.
Anyway, according to Business Insider, Mack was actively trying to recruit Harry Potter actress Emma Watson into Nxivm back in 2016.
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She did not name Nxivm in any of her tweets, but Mack first reached out to Watson in January 2016 pitching the group as a "women's movement."
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After finishing school, Jocelyn and Jarvis had $96,000 of debt from student loans, credit cards, and buying a small rural property. This is the story of how they paid it off in just 20 months, and then built themselves a debt-free custom tiny house for their family of 4.
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The world’s oldest marathon drew 30,000 runners to Boston for a beautifully warm day. The two top winners each received $150,000. The 26.2-mile race drew about half a million spectators. Approximately 1 million spectators cheered on the participants after the terrorist bombing of 2013.
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An Aberdeen man has been found safe and well.
David Dow, from the Thistle Court area of the city, was reported missing after failing to turn up for an appointment earlier this week.
The 66-year-old has now been traced.
Police Scotland would like to thank everyone involved for their assistance.
Over 60,000 Candidates To Re-Write JAMB – Examination Board
The Joint Examination and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has delisted a total of 62,140 candidates and some computer-based centres, CBT, from board examination over organised examination malpractice and other offences. The examination board revealed that over 60,000 candidates of the examination will have the opportunity to retake the examniation come July 1. The board while speaking…
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On this look around the Air Force, Gen. Jay Raymond, the Air Force Space Command commander, unveils three major space initiatives and the U.S. Air Force will partner with the Royal Air Force and French air force for Atlantic Trident 2017.
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (AP) -- Cole Gentry scored 21 points and Mark Hughes added 15 points on 5-of-10 shooting from 3-point range to power Wright State to an 83-57 romp over Youngstown State on Saturday.
Gentry connected on 8 of 13 shots from the floor to help the Raiders (18-7, 10-2 Horizon League) finish 29 of 51 (57 percent). Gentry hit 3 of 6 shots from distance as Wright State shot 41 percent (9 of 22) from beyond the arc. The Raiders held the Penguins (6-19, 4-8) to 31-percent shooting from the floor (20 of 65) and 18 percent (3 of 17) from long range.
Braun Hartfield was the lone Penguin in double figures with 20 points. He added six rebounds and three steals. Naz Bohannon had 13 rebounds to go along with nine points.
Hartfield scored seven as the Penguins jumped out to a 9-2 lead, but Hughes hit two 3s in a 14-0 run and Wright State, which led 40-25 by halftime, never trailed again.
More than a year after his body was found in a northeast Calgary alley, police have made two arrests in the homicide of Harsimran Singh Birdi.
Officers were called to an alley in the 9700 block of Harvest Hills Link N.E. at about 8:30 a.m. on April 7, 2016 where they found the 20-year-old’s lifeless body.
READ MORE: Calgary police identify body found in Harvest Hills, say he was murdered
Police reiterated Monday that they believe the killing was “targeted.”
In November 2017, police made two separate pleas for help in the case, asking the public to identify three persons of interest and two vehicles related to the homicide.
READ MORE: Calgary police release surveillance photos of man connected to 2016 homicide
In a statement, police said two people were taken into custody on Monday and that “charges are pending.”
Police said the names of the suspects and specific charges are being withheld until they’ve seen a justice of the peace.
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Superior to Get New Apartments
Apartments Expected to Cost $1,000-$1,200
SUPERIOR, Wis.- The city of Superior is looking at getting some new market-rate apartments, with construction beginning this summer.
A new 54-unit apartment building would go at the corner of North 13th Street and Weeks Avenue.
The group who will own the property, P and R Twin Ports Properties, is purchasing the property for a little less than $160,000.
It won’t be the groups first endeavor into market-rate apartments.
” We need place for people to live and as far as I’m concerned the middle part of the town is one of the best places for it,” said Jim Paine, the incoming mayor.
They are also nearing completion of a 24-unit complex which is in the Village of Superior.
The 54-unit building will consist of one and two-bedroom apartments, costing between $1,000 and $1,200 a month.
There’s also expected to be heated indoor parking on the first floor. The project is expect to cost nearly $7 million.
A lorry is stuck after it became 'wedged between two houses' in a Cotswold market town.
The incident, in Nailsworth, happened on Butcher Hill's Lane at around 12.55pm this lunchtime.
The lorry, which was delivering sugar, has crashed into the buildings off the B4058 close to Old Bristol Road, which is quite close to the centre of the town.
Police are on the scene.
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"It has been reported to us that the lorry is wedged between two houses," said a spokeswoman for the force.
"We received the call just before 12.55pm. No-one has been injured."
The incident has blocked the road and is causing delays to traffic.
We understand that the house the lorry collided with is empty, but the landlady has been told.
Efforts are under way to deflate the lorry's tyres in a bid to get it under guttering on a house.
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The Montana Department of Justice issued a Missing Endangered Person Advisory for an 11-year-old Billings girl Monday.
The alert is for Susan Martinez.
She is described as white, 5'6" tall, and 100 lbs. She has black hair and brown eyes.
According to the alert, she was last seen wearing a black-hooded sweatshirt, black basketball shorts, and black shoes.
Martinez walked away from a group home in Billings.
She is believed to be a danger to herself and others.
If you have any information, you are asked to contact the Billings Police Department at (406) 657-8461 or call 911.
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A Hazleton man destroyed a television at Carbon County Correctional Facility, court papers say.
Aquiles V. Conde Shenery, 31, damaged a 32-inch Element flat screen television and a cable box valued at $176.38 on Jan. 9, according to arrest papers, while he argued with another inmate over use of the TV. He pulled the TV from a wall mount and smashed it against a table.
The incident was captured on video surveillance.
Conde Shenery was charged by Nesquehoning police with institutional vandalism, criminal mischief for tampering with property and criminal mischief for damaging property.
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TV presenter Kirsty Gallacher has been charged with drink driving after she was pulled over on Saturday morning (August 12).
Gallacher, 41, who is from Virginia Water, was stopped by officers from Thames Valley Police at around 11.30am in Eton, Berkshire.
A spokesman for Thames Valley Police said on Sunday: "Kirsty Gallacher, aged 41, was charged last night [Saturday] with one count of driving a motor vehicle when alcohol level was above the legal limit."
Sky Sports presenter Gallacher has been released on bail to appear at Slough Magistrates' Court on September 4.
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Authorities in Kazakhstan say that at least nine people were killed when a residential building in the central town of Shakhan, about 200 kilometers southeast of the capital, Astana, partially collapsed.
The Interior Ministry reported that the building collapsed on January 2, but the cause of the disaster has not been determined.
Rescue workers continue to work at the scene, and authorities said the death toll could still rise.
Four survivors, including two children, have been pulled from the ruins.
Based on reporting by TASS and RIA Novosti
(KRON) — So many people like coffee, but hate when it stains their teeth.
Well, a new brew may be your answer.
This is Clr Cff, and its British-based creators say it’s the first colorless coffee on the market.
The coffee is made from Arabica coffee beans and pure water.
It’s unclear what is going into these drinks. They have yet to release a full ingredient list.
The company says the transparent coffee will do wonders for your teeth, as the dark color of other coffees tends to stain those pearly whites.
The coffee is available for purchase online at ClrCff.com, but it’s not cheap.
Two-pack costs about $7.50.
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TOKYO — Belgian David Goffin reached a second straight Japan Open tennis final with a tense 7-6(3), 7-6(6) victory over Argentina's Diego Schwartzman on Saturday.
Goffin will face either Croatia's Marin Cilic or Frenchman Adrian Mannarino in Sunday's decider.
A Schwartzman double fault at 6-6 in the second tiebreak gifted Goffin a chance to serve for the match, which he converted.
With no breaks in the first set, Goffin took the initiative in the fifth game of the second. He served for the match at 5-4 only for Schwartzman to break back.
Goffin also held the upper hand in the tiebreak at 3-2, before Schwartzman broke back two points later.
The victory extends Goffin's winning streak to eight matches, including four in winning his first title since 2014 in Shenzhen last week.
Frank Bordonaro of New Canaan won 1st place in pastels at the Rowayton Arts Center, with his work, Willa Cather. Almost 60 artists entered the exhibit. The art, submitted by RAC exhibiting members, was done without any limitations in theme, but the work had to exclude traditional painting with a brush. The gallery, located at 145 Rowayton Avenue in Rowayton, is open 11-5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, and from 1-4 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is free.
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Supt. Reyman Tolentin, Information officer of the Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (PRO-7) said that security preparations for the incoming Misa de Gallo are already in place.
Tolentin said police forces will be deployed in every church in the region to ensure security during the Mass.
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ST. LOUIS, MO — The Missouri Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly weekend crash that killed a teen in Jefferson County. It happened about 11pm Saturday night.
Investigators say Cody Dowd, 18, was involved in a crash with another vehicle on southbound I-55 near the Imperial main exit.
After the crash Dowd got out of his vehicle which was then struck by another car.
Dowd’s vehicle slammed into him. Four other people were injured in the wreck .
The accident shut down the highway for several hours.
Two men have been remanded in custody charged in connection with a €250,000 drug seizure in Swords, Co Dublin.
The two, Mariusz Szularek (33) and Lukasz Puksza (37), both appeared before Judge Dermot Dempsey at Swords District Court on Tuesday morning charged with possessing cannabis for sale or supply, after they were arrested at two properties at Cian Lea and Aston Close during a Garda operation on Monday.
Officers from the Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau told the court that when Mr Szularek was charged at Ballymun Garda station at 11.37pm on Monday, he replied: “Everything what I said,” after caution.
Mr Puksza made no reply after caution.
Solicitors representing the men said there was no application for bail.
Mr Szularek and Mr Puksza did not address the court during the brief hearing.
As there were no bail applications, the judge remanded both men in custody to appear before Cloverhill District Court on May 1st.
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JIM THORPE -- A man from Carbon County was sentenced Friday on child sex charges.
This man Jared "Chubby" Weiss, 22, received nine to 18 years in prison and must register as a sexual offender.
Weiss pleaded guilty last year to aggravated indecent assault of a victim under 13.
Stock markets in Europe and Asia edged down Wednesday, as spats between the U.S. and China related to trade and technology firms continued to dampen investor mood.
The Stoxx Europe 600 fell 0.1% in early European trade, with tech firms leading the losses with a 0.7% drop.
In Asia, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng was down 1.1% and the Shanghai Composite...
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment said Wednesday a measles outbreak that began at a Johnson County daycare in March has ended. It eventually spread to Miami and Linn counties. In total, 22 people in the three counties were infected.
It was the most measles cases in one year in Kansas since 1990.
A measles outbreak is considered over when no new cases have been identified and two separate 21-day incubation periods pass.
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Iraqi forces have retaken around two thirds of the eastern half of Mosul from the ISIL group since the start of an offensive in mid-October, a top commander said Sunday.
He was speaking from his headquarters northeast of Mosul, where IS proclaimed a “caliphate” in June 2014 after seizing the city.
Iraq’s elite CTS forces are the best-equipped, best-trained and most seasoned forces in the country but the going has been tough since Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi announced the beginning of an operation to retake Mosul on October 17 last year.—Agencies
Monday Mind Surf
In 2017 may our barrels be deep, our petrol cheap and may we our secret spots keep.
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The 1st Infantry Division’s 100th birthday is June 8, 2017.
The Military Affairs Council Director in Junction City, John Seitz, noted how the division is embedded in the history of the nation. “You look at the division structure itself, the two brigades that we have now…the 1st and 2nd brigades are the original brigades that were in the division in World War One. And they had two regiments each of infantry in them. Those are the numbers that are still carried around in the division, at least for the most part. That history is embedded in the division.”
Plans are still being prepared for the division’s birthday celebration.
‘This is to me the most iconic photo of my collection. It’s totally about Prince and Minneapolis; if you are from Minneapolis you will understand the vibe even better. I love the fact that it was shot in the landscape format. The cropping is very powerful. The way your eye goes directly to Prince and than the cars, the woman in the back who did not move for long time and of course the music wall. In this series you will find other expressions that he gave to the camera, but the intensity was in this one-time shot’
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Will.i.am fears new technology is ruining music Black Eyed Peas star Will.i.am says he fears for the future of the music industry because “mad tech” makes it harder for artists to make money.
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A federal appeals court is weighing in on an unusual lawsuit by a group of young people who say the Trump administration is violating their constitutional rights by failing to address climate change.
A three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments Monday from attorneys for the administration and the 21 young people, who range in age from 10 to 21.
The Trump administration wants the 9th Circuit to order a lower court to dismiss the suit, saying it is broad and without merit.
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A Brooklyn protester was photographed Monday night holding a sign quoting the last public Facebook post written by Charlottesville victim Heather Heyer, which reads, "If you're not outraged, you're not paying attention." Heyer was part of a counter-protest at a white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, on Saturday.
Heyer, a 32-year-old paralegal, died after white supremacist James Alex Fields drove his car into a a crowd of counter-protesters in Charlottesville. Heyer's boss Alfred Wilson said she was "passionate" about social justice causes, and that she was disturbed by the 2016 election.
According to Reuters, Wilson said Heyer would sometimes "sit in the office and cry" about what's happening in the US.
Creep Show is former Czars frontman-turned-lovably sardonic disco king John Grant’s new collaboration with the electro dance trio Wrangler (Stephen Mallinder, Phil Winter, and Benge). The group’s debut album Mr. Dynamite was announced today along with their first release, “Pink Squirrel.”
“[Creep Show] sprang fully formed a couple of years ago but in truth had been bubbling away for decades in a petri dish containing spores of seventies sci-fi, post–punk electronic music, bad taste, broken synthesizers, luscious film soundtracks, and dubious band t-shirts,” Mallinder said about the new project. Sounds good to me.
Mr. Dynamite tracklist:
01 “Mr. Dynamite”
02 “Modern Parenting”
03 “Tokyo Metro”
04 “Endangered Species”
05 “K Mart Johnny”
06 “Pink Squirrel”
07 “Lime Ricky”
08 “Fall”
09 “Safe And Sound”
Mr. Dynamite is out 3/16 via Bella Union. Pre-order it here.
UTAC to close Shanghai operations
Alexandria Chou, Taipei; Jessie Shen, DIGITIMES [Wednesday 15 February 2017]
United Test and Assembly Center (UTAC), a Singapore-based provider of test and assembly services for ICs, has announced plans to discontinue its operations in Waigaoqiao, Shanghai.
UTAC indicated its Shanghai unit will continue to provide sales and production services until the end of 2017 before closing in early 2018. UTAC provides backend services for mainly consumer ICs, memory devices and wireless chips locally in China.
Rumors have also circulated in the industry that UTAC's Shanghai plant is being eyed for a takeover by China-based investment firms and chipmakers backed financially by their local governments.
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Chris Evans shows his support to a young victim of bullying, invites him for Avengers: Infinity War premiere next year: Chris Evans is not just a hero on screen. When a teenager named Keaton shared his experience about being bullied in school, the Captain America actor took the initiative to stand by him and had a surprise for him as well. "Stay strong, Keaton. Don’t let them make you turn cold. I promise it gets better. While those punks at your school are deciding what kind of people they want to be in this world, how would you and your mom like to come to the Avengers premiere in LA next year?" he tweeted.
House Majority Whip shooter identified as Belleville man, dead
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According to The Washington Post, the shooter of House Majority Whip Steve Scalise has been identified as 66-year-old James T. Hodgkinson of Belleville.
President Donald Trump said Hodgkinson died just hours after the shooting.
In a March 22 post on Hodgkinson’s Facebook, he said, “Trump is a Traitor. Trump Has Destroyed Our Democracy. It’s Time to Destroy Trump & Co.”
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Chelsea have touched base with Real Madrid to check on the availability of Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham target Mateo Kovacic.
The Croatia international is ready to quit the Bernabeu this summer in search of regular first team football, but Los Blancos are not smoothing an exit road for him.
Indeed, the offer Chelsea have received suggests that Real Madrid want to scare sides off Kovacic.
According to Sky Italia, Chelsea asked Real Madrid about Kovacic and were told by the Spanish giants that €100m would be needed to win the race for the midfield schemer's signature.
West Ham and Tottenham have also been strongly linked with wanting Kovacic, with even suggestions the Hammers have gone as far as lodging a bid.
But at the €100m price-point, Kovacic is unlikely to be leaving the Bernabeu this summer.
Kovacic made 36 appearances for Real Madrid across all competitions last season.
He was an unused substitute in Real Madrid's Champions League final win over Liverpool.
HENLEY GIRLS U10s competed in their third tournament of the season at Marlow on Sunday
With a key player missing, a a last minute reshuffle of the team positions saw Isabelle Woolfrey joining the team.
Henley started strong with a win again Wycombe with a goal from Nancy Gillingham.
Niamh Mckenzie, Alex Forehand and Nancy Gillinghamworked tireless in the midfield to support their defence of Lilian Graham and Gemma Chidwick but conceded two goals in the next match to a very determined Reading side as they went down 2-0.
The forwards of Georgie Pike, Isla Forrest, Isabelle Woolfrey were rewarded for their persistence with a goal for Forrest against Marlow 2nds in a 2-1 win.
In their final match Henley kept a clean sheet as they drew 0-0 with Marlow 1sts. thanks to the numerous saves on the goal line by the defence.
Archer decides to take a trip to Dreamland, and receives an enormous break that leads him on a path to Woodhouse's killer.
Malcolm Turnbull, the Australian prime minister, mocked Donald Trump at a press event on Wednesday night, including having a dig at the president's Russian woes.
Mr Turnbull did an impersonation of his American counterpart during a speech at Parliament House's Mid Winter Ball in Canberra.
The event is usually off the record, however a recording of the prime minister's remarks was released by Nine News.
In the audio clip, Mr Turnbull is heard making fun of the meeting he had with Mr Trump in New York last month, which was designed to smooth relations after an angry phone call between the pair in January.
"It was beautiful. It was the most beautiful putting-me-at-ease ever," Mr Turnbull said, drawing laughter from the audience.
Venezuela’s self-destruction has embarrassed more celebrities than has National Enquirer. Our glitterati’s favorite socialist paradise has, like so many similar experiments, become a murderous den of oppression and privation, and none will speak on its behalf. However, Venezuela’s collapse has dashed fantasies far older and more sincere than Sean Penn’s.
CALGARY — A million-dollar fraud case dating back nearly five years is heading to trial next week in Calgary.
Blackfalds RCMP began investigating in October 2012 allegations of altered financial documents and the theft of millions of dollars from Silverado Oilfield Ventures.
Shelley Davidson, who is now 40, was charged with fraud and theft over $5,000 in August 2013.
Davidson worked for the company from 2006 to 2011.
Silverado Oilfield Ventures shut down soon after the police investigation.
A two-week trial was to start in Red Deer court in March, but it's now set to go Aug. 21 to Sept. 1 in Calgary.
#MealPrep is all the rage on Instagram and with good reason: who wouldn't love a fridge and freezer full of meals they can simply whip out and reheat on the fly? We've gathered our favorite meal prep ideas from eggy muffins to chicken freezer packs. Suddenly cooking at home doesn't seem like such a laborious chore.
China stocks fall, weighed by tech, resource stocks
SHANGHAI, Feb 15 (Reuters) - China stocks reversed earlier gains to end lower on Wednesday, as technology and resource stocks took a breather after their recent strong rally.
The blue-chip CSI300 index fell 0.4 percent, to 3,421.71 points, while the Shanghai Composite Index shed 0.2 percent to 3,212.99 points.
Most sectors retreated, led by materials and industrial stocks.
The tech-heavy start-up index ChiNext lost 0.9 percent in its biggest fall since Jan. 24.
However, bank stocks gained 1 percent as some large Chinese joint-stock banks and local commercial banks were reported to be involved in the second batch of non-performing asset securitisation.
The Shanghai SOEs Index also gained 1.8 percent after news that Shanghai State-owned Enterprises Work Conference would be held on Thursday, which was expected to set the course for this year's reform.
Shanghai International Port shot up by its 10 percent trade limit to a 13-month high on reform hopes.
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Harrisburg police tased a man on LSD after they said he charged at them and resisted arrest.
Police said Keyshawn Ward Cooks, 20, was found hitting the passenger side of an SUV in which a woman sat in the 1500 block of State Street at 1:08 a.m. Monday.
When he charged at police he was tased, and when he continued to resist he was placed in leg irons, police said. Cooks told police he had used LSD that day.
A man who said he tried to earlier assist the woman in the vehicle told police Cooks struck his windshield with an object, causing cracks the size of a basketball.
Cooks was taken to the hospital after the incident, and was then charged with resisting arrest, disorderly conduct, criminal mischief and public drunkenness. He was placed in Dauphin County prison in lieu of $10,000 bail.
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WAKEFIELD, the Bronx – Cops are looking for the gunman who shot a man twice on New Year's Day.
It happened in the vicinity of Cranford and Barnes Avenues just after 7 a.m.
The shooter approached the victim, 26, displayed his firearm and shot him once in the arm and another time in the buttocks, police said. The victim was taken to an area hospital, where he is in stable condition.
Surveillance video released by the NYPD captures the suspected gunman waiting outside a store minutes before the shooting.
The individual is believed to be in his early 20s. He was last seen wearing a blue Adidas jacket with white stripes on the arms.
Anyone with information in regards to this incident is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).
We’re always on the hunt for products that will give us impossibly dewy skin and somehow always end up with a Korean beauty find. It’s no secret that their formulas are among the most sought after; so much so, that drugstore chains like CVS are dedicating entire sections to them.
Drugstore beauty may not be your jam, but that doesn’t mean you still can’t find affordable skin savers elsewhere. In fact, the K-beauty brands that many consider luxe aren’t nearly as expensive as you think. Ahead, we’ve gathered ten under $10 finds that are hiding amongst the pricey stuff you can’t bring yourself to buy. Sneak a peek and take your pick; you never know which one will completely transform your skin and skin care routine.
NEW YORK -- Verizon, in a major reversal, has joined other carriers in offering an unlimited data plan.
As recently as January, Verizon's chief financial officer said unlimited plans were "not something we feel the need to do" even though rivals had made inroads against Verizon by offering them.
Verizon stopped offering such plans to new customers in 2012 and has been trying to push longtime customers off those old plans through rate hikes.
The arrival of the iPhone and other smartphones made unlimited plans more of a rarity as carriers saw opportunities to make money by charging customers based on how much data they use.
Ryan Donat's power-play goal with 1:19 left in the third period lifted the Tavistock Braves to a 3-2 win over New Hamburg in Game 1 of their Provincial Junior Hockey League Doherty Division quarter-final Friday night at home.
Game 2 is Saturday in New Hamburg at 7:30 p.m.
Liam O'Dette and Angus Rowland also scored for Tavistock, which led 1-0 after the first period before allowing consecutive goals in the middle frame. Jensen Van Boekel made 21 saves in the win.
Walker Davison and Austin Benko replied for the Firebirds. Michael Black stopped 33 shots.
Tavistock went 2-for-5 with the man advantage and killed off all five New Hamburg power plays.
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* ITS DISTRIBUTOR SPA INC. GETS PHILIPPINES' FDA APPROVAL FOR IQWAVE SALES IN THE PHILIPPINES Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
E! has canceled drama series “The Arrangement” after two seasons, Variety has confirmed.
“Over two seasons, E!’s scripted series ‘The Arrangement’ has taken viewers inside the world of an A-list movie star filled with secrets, scandal and romance,” and E! spokesperson said. “While we have decided not to move forward with the series, we are incredibly grateful to the cast and our production partners.”
Produced by E! corporate sibling Universal Cable Productions, “The Arrangement” hailed from writer and executive producer Jonathan Abrahams. The series recently ended its second season, with the final episode premiering on E! May 13.
“The Arrangement” was one of two current scripted series on the NBCUniversal-owned cable channel. The other, “The Royals,” recently ended its fourth season, and has not received word on whether it will be picked up for a fifth.
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* FY preliminary revenues of about 25.3 million euros ($26.95 million), up 2.2 pct versus 2015
* FY preliminary net profit at around 4.0 million euros, down 1.8 pct versus 2015
* Board is considering to propose a dividend of 0.5 euro per share, unchanged year on year
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Police are appealing for witnesses and information after a number of shop thefts in Bulwell.
Officers believe the incidents have happened over the past week.
Now to help with on-going enquiries police have released an image of a man today (October 6) they want to speak too.
They are appealing to the public to help identify the man in the picture.
The man in the picture has a hat on and sunglasses, with dark hair and an Adidas top on.
A Nottinghamshire Police spokesman said: "Nottinghamshire Police would like to speak to the person in the attached image in relation to a number of shop thefts in the Bulwell and surrounding areas.
"Anyone who can identify this person is asked to contact Pc 3333 Armstrong at Bulwell police station or 101."
CHEF FLYNN (Cameron Yates, U.S.). 83 minutes. Rating: NNN
As a kid in the San Fernando Valley, Flynn McGarry dazzled his parents with complex menus; by the time he was 11, he’d turned their living room into a makeshift fine-dining restaurant called Eureka, offering a $160 tasting menu to select diners.
Chef Flynn is a celebration of its subject rather than an inquiry into his specific skills; director Yates (The Canal Street Madam) seems content to follow the prodigy from one event to the next as he tours the world and plans his big New York opening, filtering out any major conflicts that might distract us from scenes of Flynn obsessing over beet recipes or creating the perfect garnish.
The result is a doc that probably made the McGarry family very happy, while proving frustrating to anyone who understands how documentaries are made and how restaurants work.
April 28, 6:45 pm, Isabel Bader; April 29, 10:45 am, TIFF 1; May 5, 1:15 pm, Isabel Bader
Gorillaz have announced a new album called The Now Now. The LP was teased at thenownow.tv with a retro visual and the June 29 release date. Now, Zane Lowe has confirmed the announcement, and said that Damon Albarn will guest on his Beats 1 show tomorrow and premiere a new track.
The Now Now follows last year’s Humanz, which arrived stacked with guest appearances from Vince Staples, Kelela, Danny Brown, D.R.A.M. (“Andromeda”), Pusha T and Mavis Staples (“Let Me Out”), Kali Uchis, and others. In March, Gorillaz debuted a new track at a live show called “Hollywood” that features Snoop (though, the rapper wasn’t at the performance). Last fall, Lil Simz jumped on the track “Garage Palace.”
Read Pitchfork’s “Gorillaz Saw the Future of Pop Narratives.”
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) – Right now, Whiteville’s City Council members conduct business from a rented space, due to a mold infestation and foundation issues affecting their old facility.
Tonight, city leaders discussed a building proposal for a new, mold-free City Hall.
During the meeting, which was open to the public, both citizens and city leaders expressed concerns about the project’s cost—an estimated $2 million.
Citizens also expressed concerns about what would happen to the old building.
Whiteville Mayor Terry Mann said that he and his fellow Council members value the input.
“I think the Council wants to do what’s best for the citizens in the long term. And we have to consider the tax rate and what it would cost our citizens to rebuild or remodel,” he said.
He said that the Council has not yet made a decision and plans to discuss the matter further.
When it reaches a decision, he said, he will let WWAY—and the surrounding community—know.
ANKARA, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Turkey’s economy minister said on Monday he would support the central bank’s “independent, free, autonomous” interest rate decision this Thursday, adding that he believed high rate hike expectations were not well-intentioned.
“There are people who say the bank should raise rates by 100, 150 or even 300 basis points, I don’t think they have good intentions,” Nihat Zeybekci told state broadcaster TRT Haber in an interview broadcast live.
A Reuters poll of 18 economists forecast a 100 basis point rate hike from the bank on its late liquidity window rate. The bank will announce its rates decision after a monetary policy committee meeting on Thursday. (Reporting by Nevzat Devranoglu; Writing by Ece Toksabay; Editing by Daren Butler)
The storm that dumped snow on the state Sunday and Monday destroyed a record snowfall set in Bangor 40 years ago, according to meteorologist Priscilla Farrar of the National Weather Service in Caribou. "Bangor set a record with 21.5 inches for the 24-hour snowfall, breaking the old record of 6.3 inches set back in 1977," Farrar said of the midnight to midnight totals.
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BOSTON (AP) — U.S. Sen. Edward Markey is calling on the country to spend $1 billion to develop a universal flu vaccine.
The Massachusetts Democrat said the deadly flu season shows the need for a better vaccine.
Markey called for the increased spending during a press conference Friday at Massachusetts General Hospital, which has seen 10 deaths and 150 hospitalizations related to the flu this season.
A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report released Friday confirmed that the flu season continues to intensify.
One of every 14 visits to doctors and clinics were for symptoms of the flu, according to a CDC report covering the week ending Jan. 27. That’s the highest level since the swine flu pandemic in 2009.
Forty-two states reported high patient traffic for the flu, up from 39.
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Mealey's Insurance - Claimant Owed Disability Benefits Under Plan's 'Own Occupation' Provision
SAN FRANCISCO - Following a one-day bench trial, a California federal judge on June 13 determined that a disability claimant submitted sufficient evidence showing that he was disabled under a plan's "own occupation" provision but failed to prove that he was disabled under the plan's "any occupation" standard (Robert Bosley v. Metropolitan Life Insurance Co., No. 16-00139, N.D. Calif., 2017 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 90803).
A woman has died following an incident at South Gyle railway station.
The incident happened at around 9.30pm on Wednesday June 14.
The line between Inverkeithing and Haymarket was closed until 11.30pm with a number of other services being affected,
Edinburgh, Perth and Dundee services were also affected and continued to face disruption this morning.
Replacement transport has been arranged for the majority of routes facing disruption.
A police spokesman said: “Police Scotland can confirm a woman died in an incident at South Gyle railway station at about 9.30pm on Wednesday.
“Enquiries are ongoing.”
Mechanic and welder Sergei Kulagin works on the "Centaurus" sculpture, made of used car components, inside an automobile repair workshop in the Siberian town of Divnogorsk, Russia. Enthusiast Kulagin, who works as a mechanic of an automobile service station, creates sculptures made of used car parts and components during his non-working hours. REUTERS/Ilya Naymushin
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — A spokesman for Poland's Navy says that three Russian-made submarine signaling missiles have been found in recent days at different locations on Poland's Baltic Sea beaches.
Speaking from a from a Navy base in Gdynia, Cmdr. Radoslaw Pioch said Wednesday the missiles came from a submarine type Kilo, made in Russia. They were found at two locations on the Hel Peninsula and on the Sobieszewska Island, within the Bay of Gdansk area that borders Russia's Kaliningrad region with its military port.
Sappers have removed two of them and are searching for the third one. It was not clear when they got to the beaches but could be a remainder from exercise, Pioch said.
Signaling missiles are fired by emerging submarines when they want to mark their location.
A number of angling organisations in Donegal are to share €336,000 in funding.
Ten organisations in total will receive grants as part of the National Strategy for Angling Development and Salmon Conservation initiative.
In welcoming the announcement Government Chief Whip Minister Joe McHugh says: “All the projects are aimed at ensuring that Donegal’s fish stocks and angling infrastructure are protected and enhanced with a view to ensuring a sustainable habitat and delivering the economic, health and recreational benefits they offer to communities here in the county.”
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - The window has opened for oil, gas, uranium and coal companies to make requests or stake claims to lands that were cut from two sprawling Utah national monuments by President Trump in December -but there doesn't appear to be a rush to seize the opportunities.
For anyone interested in the uranium on the lands removed from Bears Ears National Monument, all they need to do is stake a few corner posts in the ground and pay a few hundred dollars under a federal law created in 1872 that harkens back to the days of the Wild West.
It was unclear if anyone was doing that Friday.
The Bureau of Land Management declined repeated requests for information.
Steve Bloch, legal director of the Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance, said he was told by the BLM Friday that inquiries were made but no claims sent in.
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Five Santa Barbara Forester pitchers combined on a three-hit shutout, and Chase Illig went 3-for-5 with a two-run homer in a 10-0 baseball win over the Ventura County Buccaneers on Friday at Pershing Park.
Nico O’Donnell, Matt Hartman, Dane Acker, Bailey Reid and Chase Wallace combined to strike out nine batters.
Utah Jones had two hits and drove in three runs and Conor Davis, Michael Neustifter and Tyler Gauntt each had RBI.
Santa Barbara plays a two-game series against the San Francisco Seals on Wednesday and Thursday,
Wednesday’s Fourth of July game is at 4:30 p.m.
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) – Government regulators are considering whether to OK a 55-mile natural gas pipeline from Spartanburg County to Greenwood County as environmental groups and landowners challenge the plans.
The Greenville News reports Dominion Resources Services is proposing the pipeline that opponents say is unnecessary.
The South Carolina Environmental Law Project and Upstate Forever say the pipeline would benefit only the company and its Lowcountry customers while Upstate residents would lose private property and bear the brunt of its impact.
Dominion officials say the pipeline, part of their Transco to Charleston Project, will help serve increasing demand and support economic development.
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission must approve the pipeline before it can be built.
A young man is in custody after a fire in Elmvale looked to be intentionally set. Huronia West OPP say the 20-year-old man had not yet been charged after his arrest Wednesday morning, but expect Arson-related charges to be laid. It appears a natural gas line was ignited at the Elmvale Arena late Tuesday evening, while Springwater Fire was able to contain the blaze. Springwater Fire’s Chief later said there were signs the fire was a case of arson.
Crews on scene of structure fire at Elmvale Arena. Fire knocked down. Unconfirmed reports of arson. IG. — Springwater Fire (@SpringwaterFIRE) May 30, 2018
Drake is a nice boss.
We’re told the rapper threw a party for the entire staff of his label, OVO Sound, to celebrate the blistering success of his new album.
After “Scorpion” broke the one-week streaming record, we’re told he threw a “massive 75-person party” at the Rooftop at risqué Miami club E11even on Monday night.
We’re told, “Drake pulled up at 1:15 a.m. with four SUVs and one white Bentley,” and that guests included Tory Lanez, Zoey Dollaz, Roy Woods and Adrien Broner.
“In true Drake fashion, there were also hookahs,” said a spy of the smoke-loving star.
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* Chief Executive Officer Glen Messina notified co on March 29 of his decision to retire from board of directors of co - SEC filing Source text for Eikon: (bit.ly/2oc5Lif) Further company coverage:
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WASHINGTON, April 5 U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Paul Ryan said on Wednesday that tax reform will take longer to accomplish than repealing and replacing Obamacare would, saying Congress and the White House were initially closer to agreement on healthcare legislation than on tax policy.
"The House has a (tax reform) plan but the Senate doesn't quite have one yet. They're working on one. The White House hasn't nailed it down," Ryan told an audience in Washington.
"So even the three entities aren't on the same page yet on tax reform," he added. (Reporting by David Morgan; Editing by James Dalgleish)
April 28 Hastings Group Holdings Plc
* Q1 live customer policies increased to 2.42 million as at 31 March 2017, a 14 pct year on year increase
* Q1 gross written premiums up 26 pct to 214.7 mln stg for three months ended 31 March 2017
* Q1 market share of UK private car insurance (1) up to 6.7 pct as at 31 March 2017 (6.0 pct as at 31 March 2016)
* Q1 net revenue increased by 24 pct to 164.5 mln stg for three months ended 31 March 2017 (three months ended 31 March 2016: 132.7 mln stg)
* We look forward with confidence in our ability to deliver against our targets- CEO
* Confirms that Hastings is well positioned to continue its profitable growth, and deliver against targets set
* Recent ogden rate change has increased premiums across market Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom: +91 806 749 1136)
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Lil Ronny MothaF known for making you bounce in the club has a new video that drops Friday, April 21. He appears as a feature, along with TRU Lyrics on the Eazy Boi record. Dallas’ own Fat Pimp even makes a cameo.
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Based on the clip, this song might not live up to the smash record “Circle,” but hey, it is what it is. We support in the Triple D!
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On Tuesday night, they focused on the downside: the difficulty of retaining privacy in a world of drones, body cameras and license-plate readers. To address concerns about new technology, the City Council last year kicked off the process of creating an ordinance that governs how the city uses "surveillance technology" -- a broad and somewhat nebulous category that includes both existing devices and those that hadn't yet been invented.
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It's been nearly five years since the last one, but the dreamy British indie-rock trio The xx will release a new album this month, I See You , and with it they've announced a huge run of tour dates. As part of the North American stretch of that tour, the band will return to Milwaukee to play the Eagles Ballroom on Saturday, April 29, they announced today.
Ticket price information isn't available yet, but tickets go on sale Friday, Jan. 13 at 10 a.m., following a fan presale that begins Tuesday, Jan. 10 at 11 a.m.
You can stream the latest song from the album, "Say Something Loving," below, and read our 2012 feature on the band here.
In this undated handout provided by the Liege Police Department on Wednesday, May 30, 2018, Liege police officers Soraya Belkacemi, left, and Lucille Garcia, right, in their uniforms. A gunman killed three people, including two police officers, in the Belgian city of Liege on Tuesday, May 29, 2018 a city official said. Police later killed the attacker, and other officers were wounded in the shooting. (Liege Police Department via AP)
Tragedy hit a Mississippi home on Saturday when things got out of control over a video game.
A 13-year-old girl was killed by her 9-year-old brother after she refused to give up her video game controller. Monroe County Sheriff Cecil Cantrell said the girl was shot in the back of the head and she later died from her injuries at Le Bonheur’s Children’s Hospital on Sunday.
Authorities still don’t know how the 9-year-old had access to the weapon or how much he knew about the dangers of the gun.
“This is all new ground for us, we’ve never dealt with a kid shooting a kid at age 9,” Cantrell said. “We don’t know yet what kind of charges or if charges will be pressed. We want to make sure we’re doing everything correctly.”
The sheriff said the investigation will not be rushed and they hope to keep the identities of the family under wraps, according to Clarion Ledger.
We’ll keep you updated if more major info surfaces.
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A viral video has shown the moment Senator representing Kogi West at the National Assembly, Dino Melaye was stretchered into a hospital in Abuja.
The Senator had attempted to escape from the police while being transfered from Abuja to Kogi State to be paraded.
Following the development, the lawmaker injured himself and was taken to the Zanklin Hospital.
Force Spokesperson Jimoh Moshood had said that “Dino escaped around Area 1 area of the Federal Capital Territory.”
He said “men believed to be working for him got wind of the police movement and waylaid the police vehicle carrying him around the Area 1 area with their vehicle after which the senator jumped down and bolted away in the process.
The video shows the Senator unresponsive as he was being stretchered into the hospital.
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The seventeen piece All-Star Superband will be playing Big Band Jazz, Thursday, Oct. 5: 6-8:15 pm:
"The Band With Lots Of Brass (Maynard Night)"
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Buddy Kicks Everyone Off The Bus Night 6pm - O'Donoghues Irish Pub
Oct 26:
Atomic Basie (Halloween Edition)6pm - O'Donoghues Irish Pub
Nov 2:
Heavyweight Drinking With Stan 6pm - O'Donoghues Irish Pub
Nov 9:
The Band Gets Serious Bout Dem Blues (CHJO Night)6pm - O'Donoghues Irish Pub
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Preparatory Calorie Burning Via Complex Sight-reading Night! 6pm - O'Donoghues Irish Pub
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Texas Rangers infielder Trevor Plouffe is welcomed into the dugout after hitting a solo home run during the third inning of a spring training baseball game against the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in Mesa, Ariz. (Smiley N. Pool/The Dallas Morning News)
The 2018 Beanpot will have no shortage of quality goaltending, and one of the country’s best will be between the pipes for the second year in a row for Boston University as they take on Harvard in the second game of the semifinals.
Jake Oettinger — who was the first goalie taken in the 2017 NHL draft at 26th overall — will handle the netminding duties for the Terriers as they prepare to try and take down last year’s champion in a 2017 finals rematch.
For more on Oettinger and BU, check out the “Beanpot Preview Show” video above.
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CALIFORNIA (WFLA) — A surf instructor in Santa Cruz is being credited with helping a starving sea lion pup.
About two weeks ago, Calder Nold was checking the surf when he saw the small, exhausted sea lion struggling in the water. The pup was unable to make it to land due to 8-foot swells.
Nold jumped into action and paddled the pup to shore on his longboard. The surfer then cuddled the pup to keep it warm while waiting for the Marine Mammal Center to arrive and take it to a rehabilitation center.
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A White Haven man awaiting sentencing in a child rape case has died.
Teddy C. Newton, 54, was found dead Friday, according to borough police who said he had entered a plea agreement in August in the case. That arrangement involved Newton pleading guilty to four first degree felonies for rape of a child and the prosecution withdrawing the remaining charges against him, White Haven Police Chief Tom Szoke said.
Newton was awaiting sentencing in Luzerne County Court, Wilkes-Barre, which will now dispose of the case, Szoke said.
Initially, Newton, a coach for a traveling youth lacrosse team, was charged with 20 felonies by police April 21 and was free a few days later after posting $300,000 bail through a bondsman.
Arrest papers state the then-12-year-old victim claimed Newton had sex with him multiple times, despite the child telling him to stop.
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1:13 Suspect in fatal shooting appears in court
1:31 It's "all hands on deck" when you need to feed 5,000 hungry people
2:04 Controversial hypnosis sketch in ‘Stocking Strangler’ case allowed into evidence
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Four Premier League clubs are believed to be chasing Leicester star Riyad Mahrez.
Transfer news live updates: gossip and rumours from Europe’s top clubs
Sunday February 4
Arsenal join Mahrez hunt
06.30: Arsenal are ready to battle Manchester City for Leicester star Riyad Mahrez, it is being reported.
The Daily Star say that Arsenal are hoping to tempt the Algerian to the Emirates Stadium.
But they will face competition from City who had a £60million bid knocked back in January.
Manchester United and Chelsea are also said to be closely monitoring the 26-year-old’s situation.
In my last blog, I described the plan to hold a meeting in Zurich about the OpenAg Food Computer.
The Meetup page has been gathering momentum but we are still well within the capacity of the room and catering budget so if you are in Zurich, please join us.
Thanks to our supporters
The meeting now has sponsorship from three organizations, Project 21 at ETH, the Debian Project and Free Software Foundation of Europe.
Sponsorship funds help with travel expenses and refreshments.
Food is always in the news
In my previous blog, I referred to a number of food supply problems that have occurred recently. There have been more in the news this week: a potential croissant shortage in France due to the rising cost of butter and Qatar's efforts to air-lift 4,000 cows from the US and Australia, among other things, due to the Saudi Arabia embargo.
The food computer isn't an immediate solution to these problems but it appears to be a helpful step in the right direction.
Estonian troops have vacated their barracks for a tented camp in order to give visiting NATO allies a roof over their heads. Hundreds of conscripts of Estonia's First Infantry Brigade are being moved out of their barracks in Tapa, the country's major army town, for tents in nearby Lasna to free up space for allied personnel, broadcaster ERR reports .
Start the conversation, or Read more at Newsday.
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× Man fatally shot during argument in SW Houston, police say
HOUSTON — Police are investigating after an argument escalated to gunfire and a man was killed in southwest Houston area.
Carlos Donaires, 33, was found dead in the 7200 block of Kingsgate Circle around midnight Sunday.
Officers said the victim was involved in an altercation with several other men. At some point, police said one of the men pulled out a gun and shot Donaires.
The men left in an unknown direction.
Anyone with information in this case is asked to contact the HPD homicide division at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
April 13 Bristol-Myers Squibb Co said on Thursday it entered into a deal with Biogen Inc and Roche Holding AG to license two of its drugs for an upfront fee of $470 million.
Bristol will license its experimental neurodegenerative disorder drug, BMS-986168, to Biogen for use in progressive supranuclear palsy, which is characterized by brain cell damage.
Bristol's rare muscle-wasting disease drug, BMS-986089, will be licensed by Roche for use in duchenne muscular dystrophy. (Reporting by Akankshita Mukhopadhyay in Bengaluru; Editing by Maju Samuel)
If you want to go all out for Halloween this year, then we're here to help.
Take a look at this shockingly realistic make up effect, which makes it look as though (look away now) you've had your throat cut.
Using cotton wool, liquid latex and make up, Cheltenham make up artist Emily Jefferies created the look for the CODS production of Sweeney Todd.
Emily, 22, is appearing in the show which starts at Cheltenham Playhouse, Bath Road, on Saturday, October 14 at 7.45pm.
The show brings to the stage Stephen Sondheim's dark yet occasionally comic musical about the demon barber of Fleet Street.
It then runs from Monday, October 16 to Saturday, October 21 at 7.45pm with a 2pm matinee on the Saturday.
Visit cheltplayhouse.org.uk/whats-on/autumn-2017/sweeney-todd/ for tickets.
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump is saying that “racism is evil” as he condemns the KKK, neo-Nazis and white supremacists as “criminals and thugs.”
He is speaking in the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House after meeting with Attorney General Jeff Sessions and FBI director Christopher Wray about the race-fueled violence Saturday in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Trump has come under fire for his comments Saturday that “many sides” are to blame for the violence. In those remarks, he did not single out white supremacists or any other hate group, even as Republican lawmakers and others in his White House did condemn them by name.
On Wednesday hundreds of RPS 205 workers go on strike. Here's what it means for your student.
School will stay open but the strike involves bus drivers, paraprofessionals and nutrition services workers.
That means students who take the bus to and from school need to find another way there and back.
The strike starts Wednesday and runs through Friday.
Workers want more money to cover health insurance premiums. Negotiations resume Wednesday.
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Former U.S. attorney outlines wrongdoing by FBI deputy director, says Andrew McCabe, James Comey and others undermined the public's trust in law enforcement, all because of their hatred for Trump. #Tucker
Cops arrested a 16-year-old Bronx resident in a fatal stabbing during a gang-related clash in Queens, police said Monday.
The teen, Luis Paredes, allegedly knifed Daniel Atkinson, 24, in the stomach during a violent skirmish March 9, officials said.
According to authorities, more than a dozen men — one sporting a skull mask and another carrying a large stick — were involved in the deadly confrontation on Seneca Ave. and Palmetto St. in Ridgewood.
Evidence markers are placed in the street after a man was killed during a gang-related clash in Queens. (Theodore Parisienne/for New York Daily News)
Medics rushed Atkinson to Wyckoff Hospital, where he died.
Gang brawl in Queens leads to fatal stabbing of 24-year-old man
Paredes has been charged with murder.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — For the fifth time in franchise history but the first time since 2014, the Memphis Redbirds are postseason bound.
The ‘Birds wrapped up the Pacific Coast League’s American Southern Division title Sunday thanks to their 12-7 win over rival Nashville, improving the Redbirds to 80-41. The franchise record for most wins in a season happened in 2000 with 83.
The Redbirds have also won 42 games on the road, or just two off the franchise record.
The Redbirds will host the first two games of the American Conference championship in September.
Mindy Sue Baker, 38 of Rome, was arrested New Years Day after her two children, ages 6 and 7 years-old, found her unresponsive and covered in vomit inside her vehicle.
Reports stated that the children dialed 911 and when they arrived they found the woman combative.
Officers stated that Baker pulled away from them when they attempted to detain her. They added that while being placed in a patrol car Baker kicked one of them.
Baker is charged with two counts of reckless conduct, two counts of cruelty to children, simple battery against a police officer and two counts of obstruction.
Federal funding to reduce the risk of flooding was approved for the Departee Creek Watershed Improvement District and Big Slough.
Congressman Rick Crawford’s office said Friday that Crawford and Senator John Boozman, who are members of the Senate and House Agriculture Committees, announced the two waterways will get $7.6 million of funding from the USDA.
Departee Creek Watershed Improvement District will receive $5.7 million from the USDA’s Natural Resource Conservation Service. That money will be used to create water control structures and conservation easements to reduce flood risks.
Big Slough will get a $1.9 million grant from the same service to reduce floodwater damage along with preventing sediment loading in the Big Slough Drainage Ditch and it’s major tributaries.
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Did you miss Game of Thrones' casual revelation?
In the fifth episode of season seven (yes, this season is going too fast, we agree with you), Gilly (Hannah Murray) and Samwell (John Bradley) discovered something about a certain Prince Rhaegar Targaryen and a secret marriage. Yeah, that Rhaegar Targaryen, brother to Daenerys (Emilia Clarke) and Jon Snow's (Kit Harington) papa. Maybe.
Did Rhaegar get married to Lyanna Stark instead of just knocking her up, meaning Jon Snow isn't the bastard child everybody thought he was? Jon Snow has a rite to the seat of, well, everything?
Feb 3 (OPTA) - summaries from the Super League matches on Thursday Goals: Sneyd (2) Goals: Sneyd (9) Tries: Hinchcliffe (13) Goals: Brough (14) Tries: Ta'ai (17) Goals: Brough (18) Tries: Kelly (36) Goals: Sneyd (37) Tries: Talanoa (44) Goals: Sneyd (45) Tries: Talanoa (49) Goals: Sneyd (50) Tries: Connor (56) Goals: Sneyd (57) Tries: Talanoa (60) Goals: Sneyd (61) Tries: Shaul (62) Ground: KCOM Stadium Hull (10) 38 Huddersfield (12) 12 Referee: Scott Mikalauskas ......................................................................... Warrington (6) 12 Tries: Goodwin (29), Lineham (78) Goals: Goodwin (31,78) Leeds (12) 16 Tries: Jones-Buchanan (14), Hall (18,54) Goals: Watkins (15,25) Referee: Phil Bentham Ground: Halliwell Jones Stadium .........................................................................
Here’s one cynical, but largely accurate, view of market cycles: Wall Street spots an exciting trend. Financiers fund companies and create financial products to play that trend. They get their pals, high-rollers, and insiders in early.
Just as the trend starts to peak, the average Joe starts to get interested, and Joe’s grandma too. Then...
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A day full of moderate to heavy rain in the Lawton area Monday gave way to lighter rain early Tuesday before reports of light snow came in Tuesday afternoon amid above-freezing temperatures.
The Oklahoma Department of Transportation sent crews to treat roadways in Greer and Kiowa counties Tuesday afternoon. ODOT reported roadways in those two counties as becoming slushy.
At around 2:30 p.m., radar indicated snow falling along and north of a line from Shamrock, Texas-Duke-Altus-Roosevelt-Cooperton-Carnegie line, which continued west across the Texas Panhandle and north through west central Oklahoma.
The 24-hour rainfall totals as of 3:30 p.m. as confirmed by the National Weather Service in Norman included Lawton-Fort Sill Regional Airport, 1.31 inches; Fort Sill, 1.54 inches; Duncan, 0.02 inches; Frederick, 0.91 of an inch; Altus/Quartz Mountain Regional Airport, 1.51 inches; and Hobart Municipal Airport, 1.66 inches.
BRADENTON, Fla. — Officials say the remains of two dogs awaiting cremation were stolen along with a freezer from a veterinarian’s office in Florida.
According to a Bradenton Herald report , video surveillance showed a man driving away from the Bradenton Veterinary Hospital last week with its outdoor freezer in the back of his pickup truck.
Office manager Kathy Richardson said she hoped the remains of two dogs awaiting cremation in that freezer would be returned. Staff searched garbage cans and dumpsters in the area, but they did not find the carcasses.
Richardson said the dogs’ owners were distraught to learn that the remains of their pets had been stolen.
Police are investigating the theft.
Richardson said the office had kept the freezer outside for the last three years.
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A man is fighting for his life after being trapped in a burning car which crashed into bushes on a Perth highway.
Emergency services freed the 22-year-old from the car which burst into flames after the driver appeared to lose control and crashed on Roe Highway in Forrestfield just before 1am on Monday.
He's in Royal Perth Hospital in a critical condition.
Meanwhile, two women received minor injuries after they collided at a Wangara roundabout in Perth's north, flipping one car on Sunday night.
The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority warns the public after it discovers counterfeit money in Cayman.
CIMA said the RCIPS Financial Crimes Unit informed them that fake notes were found in $25 and $100 denominations.
The unit said if you are in possession of a counterfeit note or suspect one to be fake, take note of the person who passed it on to you.
Initial, date the note and tag it with the transaction receipt.
CIMA is advising people to remain vigilant as counterfeit activities increase during months leading up to Christmas holidays.
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Murray (lower body) will not be available for Monday's tilt versus the Avalanche
While Murray is not ready to suit up Monday, he did tell reporters that he would be traveling with the team for its upcoming three-game road trip, per Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. It's hard to imagine the netminder won't want to be in the crease for Thursday's matchup with Vegas and (potentially) former-Penguin Marc-Andre Fleury.
CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. - Gov. Ralph Northam told 10 News Tuesday that he has no plans to visit storm-ravaged areas of Southwest Virginia.
The three tornadoes that hit parts of Craig, Pittsylvania, Amherst and Campbell counties on April 15 caused more than $16 million in damage.
During an event for Carilion in Christiansburg Tuesday, 10 News asked Northam about his plans to tour the storm damage.
"I haven't yet, but we did declare a state of emergency so that we can make progress and help those individuals, so if there's a need for me to go view one of these areas, I’ll be glad to, but I’ve spent a lot of time in the southwest. Just a couple weeks ago, I was in Lynchburg, so we're in communication and I know exactly what's going on," Northam said.
Northam has plans to visit the area again on Friday to throw out the first pitch at the Salem Red Sox game.
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Nearly three months removed from the big win at the Outback Bowl, the Gamecocks now set their sights on improving with spring practice officially beginning on Wednesday.
ROOSEVELT, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) – Nassau County Police have made a second arrest in connection with the murder of 16-year-old Angel Soler.
Soler’s remains were found in a wooded area in Roosevelt last October.
Josue Figueroa-Velasquez, 18, of Freeport, has been charged with second degree murder. He made his first court appearance Wednesday morning.
In November, police arrested David Sosa Guevara, 26, and charged him with murder.
Investigators believe the murder is connected to the violent central American street gang MS-13.
Judy Stephen said she came for the beauty, a word not often associated with 42nd Street, and for the crowd, a word that is. “I do this every year,” she said, noting that the crowds get bigger with each year. “I love it. Because the people stand in the street, the buses come and nobody moves. Nobody obeys the cops or the buses, they just stand and they take a picture. I love it.”
[India], May 30 (ANI): Air India on Wednesday confirmed the death of its Mumbai-based pilot in a hotel in Saudi Arabian capital Riyadh.
Air India first officer Capt Rithwik Tiwari was found dead in a small toilet room located in a health club of the hotel on Wednesday morning.
A spokesperson of the airline also informed the Indian embassy in Riyadh and family of the pilot about the same.
"We got the news of our pilot died in Riyadh we informed his family as well as our embassy in Riyadh," Air India spokesperson said. (ANI)
Pontida, July 2 - League leader Matteo Salvini said Sunday the anti-migrant Euroskeptic party would rule Italy for 30 years and would launch a transnational League of Leagues to fight European elites in next year's European Parliament elections. "We will govern for the next 30 years," Salvini told the faithful at their annual gathering at their spiritual birthplace of Pontida in northern Italy. The League of Leagues, he said, would "bring together all the free and sovereign movements" ahead of next year's EP elections. That vote will be a "referendum between the people and the elite", the rightwing populist leader said. Salvini added that the League's government partner, the anti-establishment 5-Star Movement (M5S), was "honest and consistent".
NAIROBI, Kenya — Herders and large-scale farmers in parts of Kenya's Rift Valley are desperately waiting for seasonal rains to ease the prolonged drought and the current conflict over grazing land in which more than 30 people have died.
Kenya's military and police have been working for a month to disarm and drive the hundreds of herders and their animals out of ranches they've invaded, but their actions appear to have escalated the violence.
The Laikipia Ranchers' Association says when the military and police drive nomadic herders from one sprawling ranch they move into another ranch.
It is naive to think that the restrictive laws we impose on the bodies and sexualities of women do not…
While 2 out of 3 teenagers graduate from high school in the spring and enter a four-year college in the fall, 1 in 20 leaves school without a diploma, according to the most-recent federal data. But in time, nearly half of them find their way back to a classroom.
As a teen, Diana Campos dropped out of high school in Chicago to dance and teach her way through Japan, Germany, Mexico and New York City for over a decade.
“I felt like I wasn’t going to need an education,” Campos says. “I don’t know why I convinced myself of that.”
Years later, Campos changed her mind. The first step, a high school equivalency exam, put her on more equal footing with former classmates. Yet she was reluctant to follow their path to a four-year college.
Work, children, financial pressures and hard life lessons provide dropouts with different perspectives when they decide to choose a path to a degree. Here’s how three high school dropouts changed direction.
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NAIROBI (Reuters) - Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga urged supporters to stay away from work on Monday and accused the government of having planned to rig elections and murder his supporters.
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"(The) Jubilee (party) have spilt the blood of innocent people. Tomorrow there is no work," Odinga told a crowd of around 4,000 cheering supporters in Kibera, Nairobi's biggest slum.
He was speaking after anger erupted in Kenya following President Uhuru Kenyatta's re-election last week.
I was barely 12 when I first saw “Rent,” so many nuances of Jonathan Larson’s iconic rock opera flew right over my head. “Was that a man or a woman?”...
Neto (concussion) was held out of Monday's practice, Kyle Goon of the Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Neto was hit in the head during Saturday's game against the Bucks, eventually exiting the contest with concussion symptoms. He's still working his way through the league-mandated protocol and will likely need to go through a controlled practice Tuesday in order to be cleared ahead of Wednesday's matchup with the Bulls. For now, consider Neto highly questionable for that contest.
Tested By You: Titleist 718 AP3 Irons - See what happened when a six handicap Golf Monthly reader gets fitted for the new Titleist 718 AP3 Irons at the National Fitting Centre in St Ives
After two days of demands for "moral clarity" — from black leaders to conservative Republican Senators — President Trump delivered a new statement on racism – but only after he listed a few of his economic achievements.
But what the president didn't say could still come back to haunt him. In Charlottesville over the weekend, white supremacists held their largest gathering in a generation — better organized than ever before. In the open-carry state of Virginia, some law enforcement officials said they were out-gunned. Racist leaders claim Mr. Trump's election has helped their recruiting — but he has yet to fully repudiate a growing movement. We look at the challenges to come.
Photo: White nationalists clash with counter protesters at a rally in Charlottesville. (Joshua Roberts/Reuters0
NORTH ROYALTON, Ohio – A vigil is planned for 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at North Royalton High School in memory of Suzanne Taylor and her daughters, Taylor and Kylie, who were both North Royalton graduates.
Suzanne, 45, Taylor Pifer, 21 and Kylie Pifer, 18, were found Sunday dead inside their Ridge Road home. All three were found tucked into bed.
George C. Brinkman, 45, was charged with three counts of aggravated murder, three counts of kidnapping and one count of tampering with evidence in their deaths, North Royalton police said on Wednesday. He is set to appear in court Thursday morning.
A warrant was also been issued for Brinkman in the deaths of a Lake Township couple, the Stark County Sheriff’s Office said. Officers discovered the bodies of Rogell John, 71, and Roberta John, 64, on Monday.
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The father of three daughters who were sexually abused by convicted paedophile and former US Gymnastics physician Larry Nassar has tried to attack him in court. The man was tackled by security personnel, after lunging at the disgraced doctor. Nassar has already been sentenced to up to 175 years in prison, and has been accused by over 265 women and girls of sexual abuse.
Port Elizabeth illusionist Brendon Peel is getting ready to wave his magic wand over audiences with his new show, Mysteries of the Mind.
Peel, 24, promises family-friendly entertainment in Mysteries of the Mind, which will run at the Savoy Theatre in Perridgevale from Wednesday to Friday December 20 to 22.
“I do all types of magic, close-up and visual conjuring but I focus mostly on mentalism and the psychology of illusion,” he said, adding: “I’m an open book, but some of the pages are written in invisible ink!”
He started his foray into magic tricks when he was 13 and then read international performer Derren Brown’s book Tricks of the Mind. “That book changed my life because I learnt about the psychology behind magic,” Peel said.
That was when he delved into the subject in earnest, often skipping his homework at Pearson High School to instead spend evenings at a local restaurant entertaining diners with his illusions.
A man was arrested by the South Congaree Police Department on Monday night on multiple drug charges.
SAN DIEGO (AP) – A U.S. sailor has been arrested on allegations of stealing grenades from a San Diego-based Navy ship.
Federal prosecutors say Gunner’s Mate Second Class Aaron Booker was detained Tuesday in Great Lakes, Illinois.
He is accused of possessing 20 concussion hand grenades reported missing from the USS Pinckney guided missile destroyer.
Booker could not be reached for comment. It was not clear if he had a lawyer.
Court documents say the grenades were discovered missing Feb. 8, 2017.
Booker was tasked with checking the temperature of the ship’s locker where the grenades were kept.
He was later sent for duties in Illinois.
In April, an off-duty law enforcement officer in Arizona found a military-issued backpack on the side of a highway with “GM2 BOOKER” written on it containing 18 grenades.
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Rhoda Young may not be a real TV journalist, but that didn't stop her from reporting live from the scene of a house fire, where she was able to piece together who she suspects started the blaze.
Officials say a woman caught trying to smoke on a Southwest flight has been arrested after shouting she was going to kill everyone on the plane.
Sacramento County sheriff’s spokesman Shaun Hampton said Monday that 24-year-old Valerie Curbelo was arrested on the tarmac when the plane landed Saturday.
Hampton says when the crew stopped Curbelo from having a cigarette in the plane’s bathroom, she threatened to kill all the passengers and crew and became combative.
Southwest said in a statement that the flight from Portland, Oregon, received priority treatment from air traffic control and landed safely in Sacramento.
In a jailhouse interview with KOVR-TV, Curbelo, of Sandy, Oregon, said anxiety drove her to smoke.
She said she didn’t know why she made the death threats, adding that it wasn’t typical behavior for her.
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TRUSSVILLE –The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a tropical storm watch for much of central Alabama, including Jefferson, St. Clair and Blount counties, ahead of Hurricane Nate.
The strongest tropical storm impact locally should come on Sunday, but rain chances will begin increasing Saturday with the possibility of precipitation reaching 80 percent Saturday night. Showers could continue through much of the day on Monday.
The watch area could see sustained winds in the 30 to 40 mph range with gusts up to 55 mph.
Rain totals could reach 4 inches in the Tribune coverage area.
Conditions could cause downed trees and power lines and produce rains that could lead to localized flooding. The threat of tornadoes cannot be ruled out. Residents should take precautions to protect pets and livestock and secure outdoor items.
At the 2018 World MMA Awards in Las Vegas on Tuesday, former UFC champion Tito Ortiz spoke about his planned fight with Chuck Liddell.
At the 2018 World MMA Awards in Las Vegas on Tuesday, former UFC champion Tito Ortiz spoke about his planned fight with Chuck Liddell. It was recently announced that the rivals would square off for a third time under the Golden Boy Promotions banner.
Ortiz lost twice to Liddell while in the UFC and says he’s looking for redemption. The UFC Hall of Famer also spoke about working with UFC women’s featherweight champion Cris “Cyborg” Justino and her success in the promotion.
Check out the video above.
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Marathons are basically just 26.2 miles in which a multitude of things can go wrong (not that anyone remembers, apparently). Take 32-year-old Chandler Self, who was in the lead at the BMW Dallas Marathon when she hit the wall about two and a half miles before the finish line.
Fortunately for her, 17-year-old Ariana Luterman was close by. Luterman, who was running a marathon relay, kept picking up Self as she collapsed and guided her all the way to the finish line for a win in the women’s division.
“I’m not really sure what happened,” Self told SportsDay. “My legs … they turned to Jell-O so much that every step I took, they were giving out from under me.”
“The only thing I could think of to do was to pick her up so I picked her up,” Luterman said. “No way was I gonna start sprinting and leave her there.”
Self finished in 2:53:57 — watch video of the final moments, below:
GILLESPIE COUNTY, Texas - An Ingram Independent School District teacher turned himself in on a felony warrant Monday, one week after a grand jury indicted him on a charge of having an improper relationship with a student.
Tyler Maltsberger was booked at the Gillespie County Jail, an Ingram Police Department official confirmed.
Maltsberger is listed on Ingram ISD's website as an agriculture teacher at Tom Moore High School.
An email sent home to Ingram ISD parents last week described the alleged incident between Maltsberger and the student as "isolated" and said it happened outside Ingram, a Kerr County town northwest of Kerrville.
Ingram Independent School District Superintendent Robert Templeton has not responded to repeated calls and emails from KSAT about the alleged incident.
Ingram ISD has three campuses and serves nearly 1,100 students, according to the district's website.
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JOHANNESBURG, April 5 South Africa's rand and government bonds weakened on Wednesday, giving up earlier gains, after the ruling African National Congress Party (ANC) rejected calls for President Jacob Zuma to quit.
Zuma's decision last week to fire a respected finance minister rattled markets and led to the country's debt being downgraded to junk status by S&P Global Ratings.
The rand firmed in earlier trade over mounting calls for Zuma to step down from unions, religious leaders, civil society and the opposition.
But the ANC rejected the calls, and at 0943 GMT, the rand traded at 13.8000 per dollar, 1.25 percent weaker from Tuesday's close.
The yield for the benchmark government bond due in 2026 rose 7 basis points to 8.985 percent. (Reporting by Olivia Kumwenda-Mtambo, editing by Larry King)
More than four-fifths of school districts offer no sex education or only teach abstinence in Texas, which has one of the country's highest teen birth rates, according to a study released Tuesday. The study commissioned by Texas Freedom Network, a left-leaning education watchdog group, found that 25 percent of roughly 1,000 school districts statewide didn't offer any sex education during the 2015-2016 school year and about 58 percent only taught students to abstain from sex.
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Rani Mukerji’s back injury is a thing of the past as we have learnt that she has already resumed hectic promotions for her forthcoming film, Hichki.
“Rani is absolutely fit and she will be promoting Hichki non stop for about 60 days! She has resumed all her promotions from day before yesterday. She wants to give her all to promote Hichki, a film she thoroughly believes in,” says a source.
Rani Mukerji was on the sets of India’s Next Superstar last week to shoot for the show when she had excruciating backache because of which she could not shoot that show. She has fully recuperated and has been shooting long hours since day before.
Trump's Presidency Takes Toll On His Daughter's Brand
Trump-branded products may continue to see lower sales as growing consumer boycotts prompt U.S. retailers to back away from the items. The Wall Street Journal reports sales of Ivanka Trump's fashion line tumbled at Nordstrom, according to internal documents. Now Nordstrom has dropped the products. Ethics experts worry that plunging U.S. retail sales may feed Trump's need to expand overseas, creating new conflicts of interest.
Lowrie is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Royals, Jane Lee of MLB.com reports.
Lowrie is 0-for-8 over his last two starts, so he'll head to the bench for a breather after starting five straight games. Chad Pinder will start in his place at the keystone.
The two leaders explored ways to enhance cooperation and build investment partnership in the areas of clean energy generated from rivers that are abundant in Guinea and Africa in general, as well as in mineral resources, infrastructure and other sectors of high economic feasibility.
Radio Wave’s newsman Andy Mitchell, who is also the voice of Blackpool’s trams and buses, has credited the NHS with saving his life as a teenager.
Speaking ahead of the NHS’s 70th anniversary tomorrow, Mr Mitchell said it was his love of radio that pushed him to have the operation for an abdominal condition.
He said: “At the back end of my teens I developed a very serious disease. By 1983, the choice was emergency surgery or basically, the end.
“I started my radio career at the hospital’s radio station as a 16-year-old.
“The station manager said he would take my programme off me if I didn’t have the operation. The next day I was in.’’
DENVER After nearly a 10-year decline, a troubling trend for Colorado's effort to reduce cigarette consumption is beginning to take shape. Cigarette sales continue to climb in the state as 2016 saw more than 200 million packs fly off the shelf, according to data from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment .
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At least two persons were killed and two injured in an explosion at the ordnance factory here on Thursday morning, police said.
The explosion, the cause of which is not yet known, occurred in the Ministry of Defence’s Ordnance Factory Dehu Road (OFDR), in Khadki area of the city, around 9.30 a.m., said an official of Khadki Police Station.
Two persons, believed to be workers shifting some explosive material, perished in the blast.
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TORONTO -- The Toronto Maple Leafs' season has come down to one game, and head coach Mike Babcock says they should embrace it.
The Leafs defeated the Boston Bruins 3-1 on Monday night to tie their best-of-seven opening round series at three games apiece.
The deciding game will be played Wednesday in Boston.
There's obvious pressure involved in a deciding game, but Babcock feels it's chance for a team to prove it's capable of winning big contests.
Toronto should have momentum heading into the deciding contest, having won the last two games to erase an early 3-1 series deficit.
Toronto will try to win its second series after trailing 3-1 in its history. The Leafs rallied from a 3-0 deficit against Detroit in the 1942 Stanley Cup final.
April 24(Reuters) - Raydium Semi-conductor Corp :
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MI had started their campaign with three losses on the trot before a victory over Royal Challengers Bangalore arrested the streak, but the three-wicket defeat against Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur on Sunday, their fourth last-over setback, has put them under tremendous pressure.
With nine games left before the play-off stage, MI find themselves in a difficult situation to win at least seven of them to improve their chances. As such, a win over SRH on Tuesday is imperative to keep them in the hunt.
Sunrisers too have slipped from their earlier top perch after suffering back-to-back defeats, following three straight wins, and would be as keen to bounce back to winning ways.
NOLA Caribbean Festival has announced that it is creating a mini fest: Marley Gras Jerk Chicken Festival, to be held in Central City on Feb. 11. NOLA Caribbean Fest i s every June on Oretha Castle Hailey Boulevard. "Marley Gras Jerk Chicken Festival.
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - Puma Biotechnology Inc:
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FALMOUTH, Mass. (AP) — Police say a Massachusetts cab driver got trapped under his vehicle and then run over by a pickup truck.
Authorities say 80-year-old James Sawyer stopped in Falmouth around 6 a.m. Monday to check a pickup address. He got out of his cab, only to watch it roll away because he accidentally left it in reverse.
Police say Sawyer tried to stop the cab and became trapped underneath with his legs sticking out into the road. A passing pickup truck then ran over his legs.
Sawyer has been hospitalized with injuries that are not life-threatening.
Police are seeking the driver of the pickup truck, who they say likely didn’t realize they ran over someone.
Grace United Methodist Church in Pequot Lakes will host a Concert in the Park with Grace at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 16, at the Trailside Park band shelter in Pequot Lakes.
Read how council plans on making the road ahead safer for older drivers
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TWEED residents can access the council's weekly Tweed Link newsletter in the Tweed Daily News Wednesday community edition.
Tweed Link provides plenty of great resources on what is happening around the shire and includes council updates, development applications, notices and events in print and online. Topics this week include:
Catch-up with your community at Knox Park BBQ
Work ramping up at Tweed Heads Museum
Last available lawn burial sites at Tweed Heads Cemetery are now available
TRAC supporting accessible, safe swimming for all
Making the road ahead safer for older drivers
On show at the museum
Council Meeting Agenda
The online edition of the Tweed Link can also be accessed by visiting http://www.tweed.nsw.gov.au/TweedLink
The Department of Environmental Health and the George Town landfill will close at 11 a.m. on Friday to facilitate a staff function, according to a department advisory.
However, the 24-hour public drop-off site at the landfill’s entrance will remain open to facilitate the disposal of small amounts of waste from residential customers.
The landfill will resume regular operations on Saturday, and the Department of Environmental Health offices will reopen on Monday.
For more information, call the Department of Environmental Health at 949-6696.
For the first time, Facebook spells out what it forbids
NEW YORK (AP) - For the first time, Facebook is making public its detailed guidelines for determining what it will and won't allow on its service.
The guidelines, due out Tuesday, are an updated and public version of Facebook's internal "community standards." The company says the 27-page document mirrors the rules its reviewers use to decide whether posts run afoul of prohibitions against harassment, violent threats, explicit sexuality and other forbidden categories.
Facebook has previously shied away from providing this level of detail about its rules, which can get rather complex. Photographs of bare breasts, for instance, are allowed in some cases, such as breastfeeding or artistic depictions in paintings, but not in others.
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP/NBC) – A SpaceX capsule is rocketing to the International Space Station – carrying a few tons of research, plus ice cream.
SpaceX launched its unmanned Falcon 9 rocket Monday from Florida’s Kennedy Space Center.
Experiments make up most of the 6,400 pounds of cargo. That includes 20 mice.
The Dragon – due at the station Wednesday – is also doubling as an ice cream truck this time.
There was extra freezer space, so NASA packed little cups of vanilla, chocolate and birthday cake ice cream for the station’s crew of six, as well as ice cream candy bars.
Those treats should be especially welcomed by U.S. astronaut Peggy Whitson, who has been in orbit since November.
As usual, on these cargo flights, SpaceX will try to land its leftover booster back at Cape Canaveral.
Sei Investments Co. boosted its stake in athenahealth, Inc. by 24.7% during the first quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC.
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Biafra: MASSOB disowns Uwazuruike, reveals why Nnamdi Kanu left him
Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra, MASSOB, yesterday, dissociated itself from the visit of the leader of the Biafra Independence Movement, BIM, Chief Ralph Uwazuruike to Kaduna state. The group also gave an insight on why leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, left Uwazuruike. Uwazuruike had met […]
Biafra: MASSOB disowns Uwazuruike, reveals why Nnamdi Kanu left him
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SYDNEY, March 31 Australia's central bank is considered certain to keep its cash rate at a record low of 1.5 percent next week, a Reuters poll of economists found on Friday.
All 50 economists polled by Reuters forecast the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) would stand pat on April 4, following two rate cuts last year.
While the vast majority predicted a steady rate outlook this year, views diverge on the next RBA move. Eight respondents out of 47 forecast an interest rate hike by early next year, versus seven seeing an easing. ---------------------------------------------------------------
Economists were asked what the cash rate would be after the next RBA meeting on April 4 and where rates would be at the end of the following five quarters. --------------------------------------------------------------- (Editing by Randy Fabi)
TROY, N.Y. >> City Hall will be closed Monday in observation of Columbus Day, reopening at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday.
There will also be no garbage or recycling pickup Monday, with residents who normally receive Monday pickup asked to bring their garbage and recycling to the curb Monday evening for collection Tuesday. Any garbage and recycling not collected Tuesday will be picked up Wednesday, when the normal collection schedule resumes.
City bulk trash pickup also will not be available Monday.
WAUWATOSA – A rollover accident involving a semi has forced law enforcement to close both northbound and southbound lanes of I-41 at Burleigh Street in Wauwatosa.
The accident was reported just after 11 a.m. Saturday. The semi truck has appeared to have rolled over on to the center median of the interstate.
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation says this stretch of freeway will be closed for at least two hours.
Drivers traveling in this area should use an alternate route.
You can monitor traffic conditions here.
No other information has been released.
Stay with TODAY'S TMJ4 for further updates on this developing story.
Musa Mohamed was released by the club just four month after signing his maiden contract with a European club
Former Gor Mahia captain Musa Mohammed has quit his Albanian side FK Tirana, just four month after signing his maiden contract with a European club.
The Kenya international ditched the sixteen times champions hoping for greener pastures but has ended up leaving in a haste.
According to an Albanian Website, coach Ze Maria has been quoted saying the player failed to adapt to life in his new place.
"It is quite unfortunate that we have lost him (Mohammed), he is a talented player and we hoped he could help us hit our objectives.
"However things have not gone according to plan, he has failed to adapt to life in this place, making him uncomfortable.
"He did not like the food here, and money was also an issue that was not sorted, I think he was homesick and we had no option but allow him to leave."
Whether he will re-sign for Gor Mahia or not, it is a wait and see situation.
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State Rep. Justin Everett, R-Littleton, will announce this morning his plans to seek the Republican nomination for the seat, which is being vacated by Colorado Treasurer Walker Stapleton, who is term-limited and cannot run again. Everett said one of his priorities would be to reform the Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association, agreeing with Stapleton that the $42 billion pension system is in trouble.
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Street repair projects are far from glamorous yet are among the most important duties of municipal government.
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WCET-TV's "Action Auction," the public television station's biggest annual fundraiser, airs Tuesday through Saturday this week.
"Action Auction," now in its 51st year, is a great place to get good deals on gift certificates for restaurants, stores, local services, attractions or hotels, and tickets to see the Reds, FC Cincinnati, Bengals, UC, Xavier and NKU games, concerts, plays and shows.
The CETconnect auction site shows lots of sports collectibles, wines, furnishings, movie passes, golf rounds and books available this week.
"Action Auction" airs 5:30-10:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, April 24-27, and 3-11 p.m. on "wine day" Saturday, April 28. Dr. O’dell Owens is auction chairman again this year.
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ST. LOUIS (KPLR) - Stacey Switzer of the APA of Missouri visits KPLR 11 News at Noon with Ivory, a two-year-old pit bull mix.
This sweet dog loves nothing than snuggling and belly rubs. She'll even forgo treats to get scratches and rubs from every person she meets.
If you want to adopt Ivory, just visit to the APA on Hanley Road.
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Gase's Final Comments Before Titans Game
Dolphins Head Coach Adam Gase met with the media for the final time Friday before the team's game against the Tennessee Titans.
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SALEM, Ore. — Police arrested an Oregon man accused of attacking a restaurant employee with a pipe while calling the worker a terrorist and telling him to go back to his country.
Court documents say Jason Kendall told an arresting officer he entered the Middle Eastern restaurant in Salem last week after seeing a woman who he thought was being held as a slave because of the style of blouse she was wearing.
The affidavit says Kendall was asked to leave, but he returned minutes later yelling, “Get out of America!” He’s accused of throwing a plastic object at the employee and hitting him with a pipe.
The affidavit says the arresting officer felt a small bump on the worker’s head.
Police said Kendall told them he acted in self-defense. He’s expected to be arraigned Friday on charges of assault and intimidation.
His court-appointed attorney, Julia Ann Hyde, didn’t immediately return a phone call seeking comment.
Valentine’s Day means brisk business for North County florists. This year’s midweek Valentine’s Day allows for more at-work floral deliveries. California flower growers and wholesalers say the timing will be a boom to the business. Demand for all flower varieties is up, with a rising interest in locally and sustainably grown blooms. Those requests coming in for California-grown alternatives to the traditional, but mostly foreign-grown, rose. Recent wet weather throughout California may put a squeeze on supplies, but you’ll see the florists geared up and waiting for you.
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PARIS (AP) — Former French president Sarkozy quizzed over allegations he received illegal financing from Libya, says judicial source.
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The WWE Smackdown Live Ratings are in for June 13, 2017.
This week’s episode from New Orleans drew 2.07 million viewers on Tuesday night on the USA Network according to a report by Showbuzzdaily.com.
This is down from last week’s show that drew 2.35 million viewers. WWE came in at No. 2 for the night on cable in the key 18-49 demographic.
WWE Smackdown Live Ratings and Demographics
Smackdown, headlined by AJ Styles, Shinsuke Nakamura and Sami Zayn vs. Kevin Owens, Dolph Ziggler and Baron Corbin, averaged a 0.63 rating among adults 18-49 on Tuesday night. This is down from last week’s 0.74 rating.
Fried was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday.
The pitching prospect will join the big club for the first time all season after impressing in is first three minor-league starts (one with Double-A Mississippi and two with Triple-A Gwinnett). Fried will likely settle into a long relief role during his time with the big club, though he could also be an option to spot start should an opportunity arise. Miguel Socolovich was designated for assignment to clear a spot on the roster for Fried.
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Eric Thames homered and drove in three runs, Matt Garza pitched five innings in his first start after a short stint on the disabled list, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-6 Wednesday night.
Eric Sogard added a two-run double to lead a four-run second inning as Milwaukee improved to 18-13 on the road.
Aledmys Diaz hit a two-run homer for the Cardinals, losers of two in a row after winning four straight.
Closer Corey Knebel came on with two outs in the top of the eighth after a one-hyour rain delay and got the last four outs for his 10th save in 13 chances.
Thames, who entered the game in a 1-for-15 skid, had a two-run homer in the first and an RBI double in the second against starter Mike Leake (5-6).
Garza (3-2) allowed four runs and five hits.
'Beauty and the Beast' reboot is way better than that inferior cartoon A well-done movie musical is a great equalizer: It can make audiences feel like they’re in the front row at a Broadway show without the sticker shock. Bill Condon’s lavish...
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A British soldier has died in Iraq in an incident that is not related to "enemy activity", the Ministry of Defence has said.
The soldier had been serving with the 2nd Battalion the Duke of Lancaster's Regiment. He died in Taji, the location of a military camp where British soldiers are stationed training Iraqi forces.
In a statement the MoD said: "We can confirm that it was not as a result of enemy activity".
A spokesman added: "The family has been informed and has requested a period of grace before the name is released."
Two Sri Lankan males were apprehended with foreign cigarettes worth Rs. 2,420,000, by the Customs Staff attached to Arrival Green Channel of Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA).
The seized stock of 242 cartons foreign cigarettes contained 48,400 sticks, it is reported.
The suspects were arrested upon arrival from Kuwait by a flight bearing the number QR664 at 10 am today (03).
The suspects aged 27, 47 have been identified as Executives of a locally based company who have been to Kuwait for a short visit.
Further investigations into the incident are being carried out by Customs.
The suspects were released on a Penalty of Rs. 300,000 by the Deputy Director of Customs.
DCC sends condolences to Harper family
The President, Executive and members of the Demerara Cricket Club (DCC) regret the passing of Mrs. Lynette Harper, the mother of two of the stalwart members of the club– Roger and Mark Harper.
The Club sympathizes with our colleagues and joins with them in mourning the loss of their dear mother.
It is our sincere wish that the Divine Architect of the Universe will endow them with strength of character, courage and fortitude to withstand and endure this difficult period of bereavement – as we are sure in the knowledge that “TO LIVE IN THE HEARTS OF THOSE WE LEAVE BEHIND IS NOT TO DIE.”
Her memory will forever burn bright and clear in the hearts and minds of the Harper brother’s extended family at the Demerara Cricket Club (DCC).
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The police have finally taken Dino Melaye into custody, his aides said.
The serving senator from Kogi State submitted himself to the police outside his Maitama, Abuja, home Tuesday morning, ending a day-long siege.
Mr Melaye initially declined to surrender to a team of mobile and regular police officers who arrived to arrest him at home Monday afternoon, saying he had done nothing wrong and expressing fears for his life.He said officers would take him to Kogi where his security cannot guaranteed.
He finally submitted himself to the police around 8:00 a.m. following appeals from some of his colleagues at the Senate.
According to Premium Times, he was taken to the special anti-robbery squad office in Guzape, Abuja, his media aide, Gideon Ayodele, said.
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The logical extension of Sen. Joe Lieberman’s point (“A Holiday for the Rule of Law,” Houses of Worship, May 18) is that by choosing to adhere to the tenets of faith, a society needs fewer secular laws. The measure of a civilized society is how many times and ways people do the right thing without there being a (secular) law that makes them do it.
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Indore: Following a dialogue with CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan, traders of grain mandi called off their strike on Wednesday night. As per earlier announcement, they had given call of mandi bandh till June 30. Gopal Das Agrawal, president, MP Anaj-Dalhan-Tilhan Vyapari Mahasangh met the CM in Bhopal on early Wednesday. The CM assured them that issue of cash payments to farmers would be taken up with the Centre and no FIR would be lodged against any trader who denied to make 50 per cent payments in cash as was announced earlier.
Most flee halfway houses
Most of the escapees on the list absconded from halfway houses. These are minimum custody inmates -- those who has demonstrated they can be placed in a setting with fewer restriction-- to serve out the ends of their terms. This setting is intended to prepare them for life after prison, Schuman explained.
Unlike escaping from a prison, there are no bars to break through or fences to climb at a halfway house. Residents leave for work or school, with requirements that they check in with halfway house personnel when the workday or school day is over. Escapees often simply choose not to return to the halfway house for some reason.
"Inmates are given the opportunity to succeed, Schuman said. "If they don't take advantage of that opportunity, they are going to come back to prison."
Escapees aren't the only ones who face penalties in these incidents. In some cases, halfway house operators have been fined for not providing timely notifications of escapes from their facilities.
The idea is to bring together the various OT musicians and enthusiasts scattered across Ireland – just as happens at Gainsborough and Clifftop. We also expect some musicians from the US and UK, including the celebrated. (Note that we have chosen the weekend after Gainsborough in case any overseas visitors fancy a trip to one of the most scenic areas of Ireland, near the iconic Cliffs of Moher.)It takes place at a great venue – winning awards for its food and craft ales – with excellent low-price accommodation nearby, good transport links, and of course wonderful people getting together for tunes, song and dance. All for less than the price of 2 Dublin pints! Come and join us at this historic occasion.
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LONDON, March 31 British consumer goods maker Reckitt Benckiser Group will not pay Chief Executive Rakesh Kapoor an annual bonus for 2016, and will reduce the number of performance shares awarded to his long-term incentive plan, it said on Friday.
The maker of Durex condoms and Scholl footcare products also said it will strip out any earnings growth attributable to the impending takeover of Mead Johnson from calculations for the plan for 2017.
(Reporting by Martinne Geller; Editing by Susan Fenton)
Big defense contractors tanked the week after Trump won the election. The Republicans won't get blamed for being too soft on defense, so they needn't be strong on it.
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CHICOPEE, Mass. (Mass Appeal) – Between flip flops, blisters, and athlete’s foot, there are lots of health hazards for your feet in the summer. Podiatrist Doctor Gloria J Krason shared tips to keep your feet healthy throughout the warmer months.
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Chicago officials are launching a new program to help reduce roadway crashes by 2026.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s office announced the program this week. Officials say it’ll approach traffic safety as a public health challenge by using data and involving several city agencies.
For the first three years, agencies will examine traffic crash data and look at areas to improve.
Chicago officials say there’s been a decline in traffic crashes over the last decade nationally and in Chicago. However, officials say the downward trend has recently leveled off.
According to the city, more than 2,000 people are either killed or seriously injured in Chicago traffic crashes each year.
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BANGKOK, 6 October 2017 (NNT) – Police have arrested five suspected robbers thought to be involved in a heist in Bangkok on Monday night.
Commissioner-General of the Royal Thai Police, Pol Gen Chakthip Chaijinda, and acting Metropolitan Police chief, Pol Lt Gen Chanthep Sesavej, held a press conference on the arrest of the five suspects. The suspects are Narongchai Sawatdipol, Chavalit Charoenphol, Surasak Srithawong, Pongsak Pitsiriphan and Krisda Atthavej.
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He battled to get through the glass door, then fell while climbing over an escalator.
Everett recorded 11 tackles (six solo) and one pass defensed in Sunday's loss to the Chargers.
Everett had a career day Sunday, which included season highs in tackles and defensive snaps. The 25-year-old safety has flourished over the past three weeks with Montae Nicholson (concussion) sidelined.
The cupboards are nearly bare at the Grayson County Shelter. The facility needs everything from food to volunteers.
SIDDIPET: On Saturday, a farmer V Kanakaiah tried to sell the land of a woman farmer P Laxmi in Vemulaghat village. Kanakaiah created ‘sada bainama’ claiming that Laxmi had sold nine guntas of land for Rs 50,000 in 2010. He then tried to sell the land to government in the presence of Thoguta Tahsildar.
However, a person at tahsildar office identified the issue and revealed about the fake documents. Laxmi after knowing the issue immediately rushed to Thoguta tahsildar office.
Kanakaiah later admitted to committing forgery. Then, some of the revenue officials utilised the opportunity and threatened Laxmi that if she does not register the land with the government some other person will create bogus document and sell the land. So, not having any other option Laxmi registered her nine guntas of land with the government. Later, Laxmi arrived at Vemulaghat hunger strike camp and told everything to the villagers.
Shirley Keene Bowersmith, 64, of Marysville, died Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018, in her home surrounded by her loving family.
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OPEC, Trump, green efforts power change in energy world Many energy producers see reasons for optimism as they start 2017. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2hGtW4d U.S. energy producers of all kinds see reasons for optimism as they start 2017, though the incoming Trump administration may spell trouble for some of a greener hue.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Portland’s tallest building is being sold.
The Oregonian/OregonLive reports that Wells Fargo announced Wednesday it is selling the Wells Fargo Center and will lease back some office space.
Completed in 1973, the skyscraper is 546-feet tall – 10 feet higher than the U.S. Bancorp Tower.
Wells Fargo said the sale is part of a strategic realignment of real estate.
Downtown real estate has grown increasingly valuable in recent years as tech companies and others move from the suburbs into Portland’s core.
Uber has suspended testing of autonomous vehicles across the US and Canada in the wake of a fatality caused by one if its self-driving cars. Arizona Police say a self-driving Uber car struck and killed a woman as she crossed a road in Tempe, east of Phoenix. Uber is cooperating with authorities investigating the incident, which will impact global carmakers such as Toyota and Volvo who have invested their company's futures to Uber technologies.
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MONTREAL — China's Ruoteng Xiao is the new men's all-around champion after winning gold on Thursday night at the gymnastics world championships.
Xiao finished with a score of 86.933 points, ahead of compatriot Chaopan Lin (86.448) and Kenzo Shirai (86.431) of Japan.
Canadian Zachary Clay finished 21st for his best result at a world championship. His best performance was on pommel horse, where he scored 13.566 for ninth.
The women's all-around final is Friday night.
Offensive tackle Erik Magnuson hopes to parlay a sparkling career at Michigan into a long career in the NFL. Judging from his private workout schedule over the past few weeks, teams are taking notice.
Magnuson on Saturday will work out for the Atlanta Falcons, a source tells Sporting News, adding that the tackle had recent workouts and meetings with the Cincinnati Bengals, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New Orleans Saints, Detroit Lions and Los Angeles Chargers.
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A three-year starter at both guard and tackle for Michigan, Magnuson made 37 starts including 26 straight at right tackle. The 2016 All-Big Ten first team selection was a surprise snub at the NFL Combine.
In high school, Magnuson was a U.S. Army All-American.
Kristian R. Dyer is an NFL contributor for Sporting News. He can be followed on Twitter @KRistianRDyer.
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SEARCY -- A woman who was being taken to a mental-health facility died after she reportedly jumped from a moving ambulance in Searcy, Arkansas State Police said.
State police spokesman Bill Sadler said personnel with Arkansas Emergency Transport Ambulance were taking the woman from Paragould to a Little Rock health facility.
Sadler said in a brief news release that the woman reportedly jumped as the ambulance was traveling southbound along U.S. 67 on Monday. Troopers arrived at the scene at 12:13 p.m.
The woman's name was withheld pending notification of next of kin.
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Coming up on the 20th anniversary of 1998’s Moon Pix, Cat Power’s fourth record, Chan Marshall will perform a special show in its honor as part of Vivid LIVE 2018 at the Sydney Opera House, reports Pitchfork. Marshall recorded the album with guitarist Mick Turner and drummer Jim White of the Australian band Dirty Three, both of whom will perform alongside her at the anniversary concert. Perhaps she’ll also play some new tunes from the upcoming 10th Cat Power record?
Vivid LIVE is May 25 to June 16, and other headliners include Solange, Mazzy Star, Ice Cube, and Iron & Wine.
April 17, 2017, 6:38 PM | Protesters from coast to coast called on President Donald Trump over the weekend to release his tax returns. His refusal to do so is just one reason critics say the administration is the least transparent ever. Chip Reid reports.
Can we expect to see more of Alex Godman on BBC1?
SPOILERS! Do not read on until you have seen the final episode of series one
McMafia’s series one finale certainly leaves room for a second series, with James Norton’s Alex Godman ruthlessly destroying his main opponent, Vadim Kalyagin, and establishing his position as a top Mafioso.
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McMafia is a coproduction from the BBC and the US network AMC. According to the BBC, a decision will be made as to whether it will return for another series once the drama has aired in America. It premieres in the US on 26 February.
Watch this space – and in the meantime, have a watch of our interview with Misha Glenny, author of the book McMafia.
At the majority of American institutions of "higher learning," reading Thomas Sowell was a subversive act in the early 1990s when I was a student. It remains so today.
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After spending five months together in 2017 filming Queer Eye seasons 1 and 2, the show’s Fab 5 — Bobby Berk, Karamo Brown, Tan France, Antoni Porowski, and Jonathan Van Ness — became fast friends, especially if you consider the multitude of comments they’ve left on each other’s social media posts.
But with so many posts and comments, do they remember who said what? After poring over their respective Instagram accounts, EW put the guys to the test at their Summer Preview cover shoot, and it definitely sparked some fun and friendly debate.
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VALDOSTA – Valdosta City Schools held its annual spelling bee Friday morning at the Valdosta High School Performing Arts Center.
This year’s third place winner was J.L. Lomax fifth grader Ja’Mya Patterson. Second place was Sallas Mahone Elementary fifth grader Imajanae Moses.
First place went to VECA eighth grader Harper Hall. Hall will represent Valdosta City Schools at Jones-Wheat Elementary School in Bainbridge Feb. 24 at 10 a.m.
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A Pembroke Pines woman used a hot iron to burn the chest of a 9-year-old boy after she became “infuriated” that he left some paperwork at school, Pembroke Pines police say.
A call from an abuse hotline brought Pembroke Pines police and the Broward Sheriff’s Office Child Protection Investigations Services to the residence of Tamecha Jean, 32, about 4 p.m. Monday police said.
There, investigators learned that the boy had been burned with the iron because he was “forgetful of paperwork he left at school, which infuriated the suspect since she anticipated its return,” police said.
Jean was booked into Broward’s jail on a charge of aggravated child abuse shortly before 9 p.m. Tuesday, records show.
Police did not disclose the extent of the injuries to the 9-year-old boy but said that he and two siblings in the household were placed in the care of child protection workers.
Our smartphones do just about everything—make calls (duh), pics, videos, play games, direct us to the nearest hookup, etc. But spending too much time with your face glued to them isn’t great for your health, according to various research. While not every study is concrete, it’s safe to say that some of the ones we’ve found are hopefully enough to make you consider putting the phone down and maybe reading a goddamn book for once?
More than 190 Democratic lawmakers sued President Donald Trump in federal court on Wednesday, saying he had accepted funds from foreign governments through his businesses without congressional consent in violation of the U.S. Constitution. The complaint said Trump had not sought congressional approval for any of the payments his hundreds of businesses had received from foreign governments since he took office in January, even though the Constitution requires him to do so.
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Ben Simmons had a triple-double to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 108-94 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night.
Simmons had 11 points, 12 rebounds and 15 assists to help the Sixers keep alive their shot at finishing fourth in the eastern conference and earning home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs.
Triple-double: Ben Simmons. Photo: AP
The 76ers have one of the easiest schedules of any team the rest of the season.
They will have to pass Washington and Indiana to grab the No.4 seed and stave off a potential Toronto or Boston match-up for at least a round.
"Our goal is to make the playoffs," coach Brett Brown said.
ST. CHARLES, Mo. _A three day gun show opens today in St. Charles but not without controversy after the tragic shooting in Las Vegas this week that claimed 58 lives.
The Militia Armaments Gun Show will take place at the Lamborghini Athletic Center where thousands of weapons will be on display. Organizers say people are stealing and vandalizing yard signs, promoting the event.
Organizers also say they are deeply saddened by the horror in Las Vegas but they say suggesting events like theirs in any way contributes to such a tragedy is an absolutely false narrative. However, people are bragging on social media about stealing their signs and although there are hundreds of signs posted in the area. It appears only a handful have been stolen or vandalized.
Even with the backlash they are still expecting between 2,000 and 3,000 visitors, with close to 100 vendors and 400 tables full of guns, including military style rifles and ammo.
The show runs through Sunday.
The man who killed four people in an attack in the Belgian city of Liege was a “soldier of the caliphate”, Islamic State has claimed.
It came on Wednesday night in a brief statement on the IS media arm, the Aamaq news agency.
They said the attack in Liege was carried out in response to calls by the militant group to target countries that are members of an international coalition fighting the IS group.
The wording is typical of the terror group’s opportunistic claims, even when perpetrators have not been directly linked to IS.
The attacker has been identified as Benjamin Herman, an inmate on a two-day prison furlough.
He yelled “Allahu akbar”, the Arabic phrase for “God is great”, during Tuesday’s rampage including when he ran out to face police the last time.
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So much for the “unrecognized substance” defense.
The P.R. red herring never actually became part of Patriots receiver Julian Edelman‘s appeal of his four-game suspension for violating the PED policy, according to Ben Volin of the Boston Globe.
Instead, Edelman’s defense focused only on paperwork. And his defense failed.
The notion that the substance for which Edelman tested positive was unrecognized created the impression that perhaps it wasn’t a PED. But that’s not how the PED policy works; the league imposes a suspension even if a substance doesn’t fit within the definition of one of the specifically-named compounds, as long it has “a similar chemical structure and similar biological effect(s)” to one of the 70-plus specific anabolic agents.
The fact that Edelman didn’t make the “unrecognized substance” defense part of his appeal confirms that it was all about P.R. and never about science.
BEIJING (AP) — An American business group has appealed to China to allow more access to its state-dominated economy ahead of a visit by U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross for trade talks.
The American Chamber of Commerce in China said Wednesday that foreign companies welcome Chinese leaders' promises to ease restrictions but said they have yet to follow through on earlier pledges. Such concerns have gained added prominence amid American pressure on Beijing to narrow its multibillion-dollar trade surplus with the United States.
The chamber urged Beijing to ease limits on foreign ownership and activity in fields including finance, aerospace, retailing and technology.
Ross is due in Beijing on Saturday for talks on U.S. complaints about China's technology policy, the trade surplus and other issues.
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Navy 73, Columbia 68
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Chattanooga 64, Charlotte 50
FAU 106, Webber International 46
Florida St. 72, Tulane 53
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Hawaii 82, Hawaii Hilo 64
UNLV 89, Illinois 82
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WASHINGTON U.S. Representative Mark Walker said after a meeting of House Republicans on a revamped healthcare bill on Tuesday night that they made good progress on the issue of high-risk pools for people with pre-existing conditions.
Walker, who is chairman of the Republican Study Committee, told reporters more discussions on other sticking points in the legislation would be held on Wednesday.
(Reporting by David Morgan; Writing by Eric Beech; Editing by Paul Tait)
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The fatal crash happened while the car was in autonomous mode, even though a safety operator was behind the wheel.
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The Warren-Newport Public Library in Gurnee will host two dinosaur-related events for children this weekend. Saturday, children and their parents are invited to learn about the world of dinosaurs and compare live animals of today to the dinosaurs of the past. The event will run from 2 to 3 p.m. at the library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road. To register, visit wnpl.info. Sunday, the library will host a screening of the 2015 Pixar movie "The Good Dinosaur" at 2 p.m.
HARTFORD, Conn. — A federal appeals court has been asked to allow a class-action lawsuit against the Veterans Affairs Department by veterans who say they became ill from radiation exposure after responding to a 1966 accident involving U.S. hydrogen bombs in Spain.
Yale Law School students in Connecticut filed the request Monday with the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims on behalf of veterans who sought disability benefits from the VA but were denied.
The students represent Air Force veteran Victor Skaar, of Nixa, Missouri, and want to expand the lawsuit to include other veterans.
VA officials did not immediately return messages Monday.
Radioactive plutonium was released near Palomares, Spain, in January 1966, after a U.S. B-52 bomber and refuelling plane crashed. Four hydrogen bombs crashed, but there were no nuclear explosions.
Officials with the City of York General Authority said they wanted to address issues people had about parking in York, mainly that there are not enough spaces downtown. Pamela Zerba, with the General Authority, said, "We didn't think that was accurate, but we couldn't prove it.
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A Brisbane man who choked a 14-year-old boy he claims was bullying his stepdaughter has been fined $1000.
Mark David Bladen, 53, pleaded guilty in Brisbane Magistrate Court on Tuesday to choking the boy at a Brisbane skate park earlier this month,
The court heard he told police he just 'snapped' when he attacked the teenager, causing bruising to his throat when he held him on the ground.
He was charged with one count of assault occasioning bodily harm, and later told police he was 'aghast' at his behaviour.
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Mark David Bladen (pictured with his wife Jennifer), 53, has been fined $1000 for choking a 14-year-old boy he claims was bullying his stepdaughter
WICHITA -A Kansas man was sentenced Friday to 20 years in federal prison for producing child pornography, according to U.S. Attorney Tom Beall.
In his plea, Michael Rodenbeek, 54, Salina, admitted using an iPhone camera to record videos of a 10-year-old victim and a 9-year-old victim. The recordings were made without the victims’ knowledge.
The investigation began in August of last year.
He has three previous drug convictions in Saline County.
Beall commended the Wichita Police Department, Homeland Security Investigations, the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force and Assistant U.S. Attorney Jason Hart for their work on the case.
TORONTO — The Toronto Argonauts have restructured quarterback Drew Willy's contract.
According to a league source, the restructuring includes extending the deal through 2018.
Willy, 30, was reportedly scheduled to receive a $100,000 bonus later this month.
Toronto acquired the six-foot-four, 220-pound quarterback from the Winnipeg Blue Bombers last September.
POLICE are carrying out fewer speed checks in Peppard.
Ray Freeman said this had happened since the village introduced its community speedwatch scheme to deter drivers ignoring the 30mph limit in Gallowstree Road, where he lives.
Mr Freeman, who helped launched the scheme, told a parish council meeting: “I have not seen any police vans round here recently. I don’t know if it’s because of cutbacks or other reasons.”
He said he would like more speed limit signs in Gallowstree Road, adding: “There is only one outside the hall and I don’t think that’s adequate.”
Council chairman Simon Crouch said: “I agree there are issues on Gallowstree Road and going up to Gallowstree Common itself.”
• Plans to reduce the speed limit in Peppard Road, Sonning Common, from 40mph to 30mph are unlikely to go ahead after Oxfordshire County Council, the highways authority, said it would cost the parish council £7,000 for consultation, legal work and signage.
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A military dad is getting a lot of attention after showing his softer side in a touching photo shoot with his daughter.
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MADISON, Wis. — The state Supreme Court says Wisconsin's criminal DNA surcharge isn't punishment.
The 5-0 decision Wednesday stems from a case involving Jamal Williams, who was sentenced to 10 years in prison in 2014 for his role in a 2013 Milwaukee armed robbery that left a man dead.
Williams argued he was improperly required to pay the $250 DNA surcharge, saying when he committed his crimes the surcharge was mandatory only in certain sex crimes.
The Supreme Court found the surcharge isn't a punishment and therefore imposing it doesn't violate bans on ex post facto laws.
The court said the Legislature termed the payment a surcharge rather than a fine and it's intended to cover expanding DNA databanks rather than punish.
Williams' attorney, Christopher August, didn't immediately reply to an email.
Two years after Gov. Greg Abbott announced Texas would build the country’s first state-run gold depository, the project took a major step forward Wednesday.
Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced at a news conference at the Capitol that his office had selected Austin-based Lone Star Tangible Assets as the private vendor tasked with building and operating the Texas Bullion Depository.
“The Texas Bullion Depository will offer Texas safe, fully-insured storage of precious metals providing an alternative to the depositories largely located in and around New York City,” Hegar said.
In 2015, the Texas Legislature passed House Bill 483, creating a gold depository in Texas. The project’s main cheerleader, state Rep. Giovanni Capriglione, R-Southlake, was only able to pass the bill after rewriting it to ensure there would be no cost to the state by requiring that a private vendor run it and charge fees.
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Tropical Storm Gert continues to strengthen in the Atlantic Ocean. (Source: WECT)
Tropical Storm Gert continues to strengthen in the Atlantic Ocean as of Monday evening.
This is the seventh named storm of the 2017 Atlantic hurricane season.
Gert has sustained winds at 70 mph and is moving north at 8 mph.
The National Hurricane Center is forecasting Gert to remain offshore and will not have a direct threat to the Carolinas or the United States.
An East Coast trough will help to steer the storm away from the U.S.
Gert will make an eventual turn to the northeast, heading back out to sea by the middle of the week.
Stay alert as seas will be choppy here in the Carolinas and the rip current risk will be high on Tuesday.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Kadant Inc-
* Kadant acquires a leading expansion joint manufacturer
* Kadant Inc - deal for ‍$31 million in cash​
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A woman died when she fell down the escalator at San Francisco’s Montgomery Street BART station Thursday night, the transit agency said.
The woman was identified by the San Francisco Medical Examiner’s office as Yanira Funes, 51, of Oakland.
She fell down the escalator around 10:05 p.m., according to the transit agency.
Paramedics responded to the station and pronounced Funes dead, transit officials said. Detectives and technicians were notified, and the medical examiner’s office conducted an investigation and took custody of the body.
There does not appear to be any evidence of foul play in the woman’s death, transit officials said.
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Authorities say a Florida man killed the mother of his children and their daughter, seriously injured their son and set their house on fire.
A Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office news release says 29-year-old Ronnie Oneal III was charged Monday with two counts of murder and other charges.
Deputies say they responded to the Riverview home, near Tampa, late Sunday after a 911 call from a woman who claimed she had been shot. The deputies found the woman in the lawn, and she was later pronounced dead. Deputies say they were confronted by Oneal and subdued him with stun guns.
Firefighters found the couple's 8-year-old son stumbling out of the house with multiple stab wounds, and then his sister was found dead inside the burning home. The boy was taken to a Tampa hospital for surgery.
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CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ind. — A judge has sentenced a central Indiana woman to 120 years in prison for fatally stabbing her young children hours after her husband filed for divorce.
Thirty-one-year-old Brandi Worley learned her sentence Monday after she pleaded guilty in January to two counts of murder for killing her son, 7-year-old Tyler Worley, and her daughter, 3-year-old Charlee Worley, in November 2016. Her husband was asleep downstairs at the time at the family’s Darlington home, about 40 miles northwest of Indianapolis.
Worley gave no statement at the sentencing, and her attorney said there was no explanation for what she did.
Court documents have said Worley told police she killed the children because she didn’t want her husband to take them. She also was treated for self-inflicted stab wounds to her neck.
Signed a five-year contract with the UK government
US energy giant General Electric (GE) has signed a five-year contract with the UK government to test the world’s largest wind turbine in a facility in northeast England.
“This is an important agreement because it will enable us to prove Haliade-X in a faster way by putting it under controlled and extreme conditions,” John Lavelle, president & CEO of GE’s Offshore Wind business said in a statement.
The American company also said the partnership would help develop the UK supply chain in the renewable sector.
Britain’s energy and clean growth minister Claire Perry welcomed the development and said it highlights Britain’s world class research and testing facilities.
April 28 Niocorp Developments Ltd-
* Files for resale or other disposition by certain selling shareholders of up to 18 million common shares Source text: (bit.ly/2pumGwX) Further company coverage:
Feb 14 Min Xin Holdings Ltd
* Expected that profit attributable to shareholders for year ended 31 december 2016
* Decrease is due to recognition of one-off loss on dilution of co's shareholding in xiamen international bank
* Expects profit attributable for year ended 31 december 2016 may record a decrease by about 45% to 50% Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Investors who took a hit last year when dozens of U.S. shale producers filed for bankruptcy are already making big new bets on the industry's resurgence. In the first quarter, private equity funds raised $19.8 billion for energy ventures - nearly three times the total in the same period last year, according to financial data provider Preqin.
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D4mo78 wrote: Did Baldwinson get injured in his 5 minute stint? I notice he isn't in the 19
Not that I think he will play, but how in the hell did Walters "earn" his selection in the squad. He has been garbage preseason, and a sub at Featherston where fans also lable him poor. Is this not more a case of he is liked by the coach, rather than "earned" as the PR release states.
APOLLO, Pa. (AP) - A Pennsylvania family has been reunited with its dog 10 years after the dog went missing.
Debra Suierveld and her family assumed their dog Abby had died after she ran away in 2008 from their home in Apollo. Decade-old sadness turned to joy Saturday when Suierveld received word someone had found the dog.
George Speiring says the black Labrador mix showed up on his front porch in Lower Burrell, 10 miles (16 kilometers) west of Apollo. Speiring contacted Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley, which discovered the dog's microchip and was able to contact Suierveld.
Someone had taken good care of Abby over the years.
Suierveld says Abby is in great health and still remembers the commands the family taught her. Suierveld says her family has planned a reunion dinner Sunday to welcome Abby back.
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OWINGS MILLS, MD (WKRG) — A young boy sitting with Santa is going viral on social media for his silent message to his mom.
Kerry Spencer posted a photo of her little boy sitting with Santa on her twitter, @Swilua. She writes, “We taught our baby sign language. This is the sign for “help.” You’re welcome.”
People tweeted back to Kerry saying her son was ‘mispronouncing’ the word. Kerry responded back acknowledging his sign wasn’t perfect, but it is the sign he makes when he needed help.
We taught our baby sign language. This is the sign for “help.” You’re welcome. pic.twitter.com/i6NkxBf4KP — Kerry Spencer (@Swilua) December 5, 2017
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April 10 Chinese Strategic Holdings Ltd
* Proposes to raise not less than about hk$57.4 million and not more than about hk$71.2 million before expenses, by way of open offer
* To issue not less than 574.4 million offer shares and not more than 712.1 million offer shares at subscription price of hk$0.1 per offer share
* Will implement share consolidation on basis that every 10 shares of hk$0.001 be consolidated into one consolidated share of hk$0.01 each
* Intends to use net proceeds from open offer as to approximately hk$31.7 million for repayment of outstanding liabilities Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - MoviePass:
* MOVIEPASS SIGNS MARKETING & PERFORMANCE-BASED REVENUE DEAL WITH MOVIE DISTRIBUTOR AND RELEASES DATA TO SHOW ITS IMPACT ON MOVIE THEATER TICKET SALES
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The acting couple exchanged vows at the Foxhall Resort and Sporting Club in Atlanta, Georgia, on Friday (30Dec16), Braddy's representative confirmed to The Knot.
The newlyweds appeared alongside each other in season one of the TV series and began dating in 2015. Stroma, who appeared as DICkon Tarly in Game of Thrones, proposed in May (16).
HAMMOND- Southeastern University encouraged students to go home for the weekend and changed its football kickoff time to account for the approach of Tropical Storm Nate.
Southeastern students and faculty received a message from the university Friday morning encouraging them to head home for the weekend. The school asked those staying on campus to notify the housing office so the university staff can better prepare an emergency plan.
Saturday's game kickoff has been moved from 4 p.m. to 10 a.m. and all Saturday homecoming activities have been postponed until Oct. 28th.
Nearly seven disaster trucks was sent out across south west Georgia. (Source: WALB)
In response to the declared State of Emergency on Monday, the American Red Cross of South Georgia activated disaster relief plans immediately.
The Red Cross said that seven relief trailers were sent out to 19 counties ready and were ready to respond.
On Monday they had 30 volunteers ready to help and more on standby in case severe weather hit the area.
Disaster relief trailers were ready to provide blankets, comfort kits and toiletries to people who need it.
"We've been preparing volunteers and been getting coordinated shelter teams. Our emergency response vehicles have been getting gassed up and loaded with food and supplies for whatever might come our way with the severe weather," said American Red Cross Executive Director Andy Brubaker.
The Red Cross advised those who stayed at home to have a comfort kit along with a plan during severe weather.
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There are on the SFGate story from 17 hrs ago, titled Massachusetts Democrats hope to tie GOP Gov. Baker to Trump. In it, SFGate reports that:
In this Aug. 29, 2016 file photo, Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker speaks during a conference of New England's governors and eastern Canada's premiers to discuss closer regional collaboration, in Boston. Massachusetts Democrats are hoping to take a notch out of Republican Gov. Baker's sky-high popularity numbers by lashing him to Donald Trump's incoming administration.
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PALATKA, Fla. - A woman was shot in the shoulder Tuesday afternoon in Palatka, according to the Putnam County Sheriff's Office.
It happened about 2 p.m. on Horsemans Club Road, just north of State Road 19.
Deputies said the woman was taken Putnam Community Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries.
At last check, no one was in custody.
Deputies said they believe the shooting was no random, and was likely drug-related.
The Sheriff's Office continues to investigate.
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At least one police officer was killed and five others injured in an attack on the Afghan Interior Ministry in Kabul on Wednesday, according to police.
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Ten assailants attacked the ministry after an explosives-laden vehicle detonated at the front gate of the compound, according to Interior Ministry spokesman Najib Danish. All the attackers were killed by security forces after a nearly two-hour assault.
Danish did not provide information on any civilian casualties.
ISIS Claims Responsibility
ISIS claimed responsibility for the attack a few hours later in a statement released by ISIS' media wing, Amaq Agency. The Amaq statement did not provide the names or specify the number of attackers.
Kabul has suffered several attacks claimed by ISIS this year including a suicide blast at a voter registration center last month that killed 57 people.
ISIS also claimed responsibility for a series of attacks in April that killed 31 people across the Afghan capital, including 10 journalists.
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April 24 (Reuters) - Luxshare Precision Industry Co Ltd :
* SAYS Q1 NET PROFIT UP 10.5 PERCENT Y/Y AT 332.9 MILLION YUAN ($52.80 million) Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2HpT7CB Further company coverage: ($1 = 6.3053 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
Election fraud charges recommended for Wisconsin candidate
WATERTOWN, Wis. (AP) — Watertown police are recommending election fraud charges against a candidate accused of forging signatures to get on the ballot in Wisconsin's 37th Assembly District.
The State Journal reports that police did not name the candidate but that the only person who filed nominating papers to challenge the incumbent Republican in the district was Democrat Charisse Daniels. She turned in 201 signatures to state elections officials last month, one more than the 200 needed to get on the ballot.
Watertown Police Chief Timothy Roets said in a statement Monday that his department is recommending charges of election fraud and forgery. He says he won't name the candidate because the Jefferson County District Attorney is considering whether to file charges.
The Republican in the 37th Assembly District, John Jagler, is now running unopposed.
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March 19(Reuters) - Infoteria Corp
* Says it plans to offer an off-floor distribution of 250,000 shares on Tokyo Stock Exchange between April 4 and April 6
* Offering price will be determined based on the closing share price of the day before the distribution
* Says the limitation for distribution is up to 8,000 shares for each customer
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Miscreants on a motorbike snatched a three-sovereign gold chain from a 58-year old woman near Podanur here on Thursday.
According to the police, Padmavathi (58) of Eachanari near Podanur was walking along the road with her sister when the miscreants came on a motorcycle, snatched the chain and fled.
A case has been registered and police said a hunt for the thieves has been intensified.
USC election appeal, high-stakes city council meeting on Uber, and Trump's National Security Advisor resigns after less than a month.
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Cristiano Ronaldo is accused of tax evasion in Spain
Ronaldo has been accused of tax evasion by the Spanish authorities.
A number of high-profile footballers have also been accused in recent years.
And the Portugal superstar may now be heading to court.
Spanish newspaper AS claim the Spanish authorities rejected Ronaldo’s €14m (£12.3m) settlement offer and admission of wrongdoing.
The Agencia Estatal de Administracion Tributaria (AEAT) had already rejected a previous offer in March worth €3.8m.
The AEAT claims Ronaldo understated certain income from 2011 to 2014 on money flowing through an off-short company, Forbes report.
April 11 NZX Ltd
* NZX will continue to consider trading halt applications on case by case basis if substantial shareholder informed entity shareholder completing off market sell down through bookbuild
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Las Vegas (AP) — Former heavyweight champion George Foreman has challenged big-screen tough guy Steven Seagal to a real-life fight.
The 68-year-old Foreman posted a picture of the 65-year-old Seagal on Twitter on Monday, writing: “I challenge you one on one, I use boxing you can use whatever. 10 rounds in Vegas.”
When fans asked Foreman on Twitter why he wanted to fight Seagal, Foreman replied that the martial artist “really can fight” and is big enough to defend himself. Foreman first won the heavyweight title in 1973 and again in 1994.
Seagal made headlines last week for saying that NFL players kneeling during the national anthem were a “joke” and an “outrage.”
A representative for Seagal told The Associated Press on Tuesday that the star didn’t want to comment on Foreman’s offer.
DOTHAN, Ala. (AP) – One Alabama city has committed $25,000 toward a project aimed at helping its citizens get fit.
Dothan city commissioners approved the money for a planned fitness court of 1,400 square feet (130 sq. meters) at the city’s Westgate Park.
The Dothan Eagle reports the project is budgeted to cost $90,000. The city got a $10,000 grant after being selected this year as a National Fitness Campaign City. Local partners have pledged an additional $35,000.
The court will include 30 individual pieces of equipment and a shock-resistant sports floor. Stations for core exercises, squats, pulls and other movements will have room for 28 people to use the court at once.
City officials plan an accompanying phone app to help guide people through workouts at the court.
Today is the beginning of the year, and Prime Minister Andrew Holness in a New Year Message will, understandably, give hope to his people by highlighting expected improved performance in various sectors of the economy. This message will stand in contrast to our country's low per capita income, forthcoming increases in utility bills and taxes, continued rise in the poverty index, and the large number of illegal settlements islandwide.
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Aleksandr Golovin is in talks to join Chelsea after the 2018 World Cup in Russia, his mother Svetlana has confirmed.
Golovin has emerged one of the breakout players, as his country hosts the tournament, picking up a goal and two assists in his three starts.
The 22-year-old’s form has led to interest in his signature from Europe’s big teams and he is widely expected to leave CSKA Moscow this summer.
When asked about Chelsea’s links by media outlet, Komsomolskaya Pravda, Svetlana revealed where her son could be heading to England.
“Yes, now there are talks between the clubs, but we still do not know the details,” she said.
“Sacha right now stands only for the Russian team, fully focused on the World Cup. The transition from one club to another will only be discussed after it is completed here.
“For now, everyone loves my Sacha, even those who before didn’t care about football. His biggest fan is his 83-year-old grandmother – she does not miss a single match.”
The 1985 Cold War spoof Spies Like Us doesn’t get a lot of love these days. The film united director John Landis with original Saturday Night Live stars Chevy Chase and Dan
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I would like to update the house on plans for the HS2 Phase 2b eastern leg rolling stock depot. I am today (4 July 2018) confirming the depot should be located at a site in the Aire Valley, adjacent to the M1, to the east of Leeds. This decision is laid out in today’s publication of the HS2 Phase 2b eastern leg rolling stock depot consultation response.
It was originally proposed that the depot be sited near Crofton, east of Wakefield. Due to operational and community concerns after the M18 / eastern route decision was announced, I asked HS2 Ltd to review alternative options for the depot site. The east of Leeds site was identified and a consultation seeking views on this proposed location was launched on 17 July 2017 and ran until 12 October 2017. The consultation revealed broad support for the new location.
A seven-year-old Amish boy was killed when he was struck by lightning while playing with other children under a tree in rural Tennessee, authorities said.
The boy, whose name has not been released, was killed Monday afternoon during a lightning storm near McKenzie, Tennessee, about 100 miles west of Nashville, according to the Weakly County Sheriff's Department.
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"The way I understood it, he was playing under a tree and the lightning struck the tree and the electricity hit him," Chief Deputy Mark Black of the sheriff's department told ABC News today.
Black said other children were playing with the boy, whom he described as Amish, but were not injured.
Black said the child was pronounced dead at the scene.
The incident occurred during a thunderstorm Monday in which multiple lightning strikes were reported. The storm also brought torrential rains throughout the central Tennessee area and caused widespread power outages, authorities said.
March 31 Shandong Jining Ruyi Woolen Textile Co Ltd:
* Sees net profit for FY 2017 Q1 up 7.3 percent to 57.1 percent, or to be 4.3 million yuan to 6.3 million yuan
* Says the net profit of FY 2016 Q1 was 4 million yuan
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/IiEXWA
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Ministers resolved Wednesday to discuss a contentious 2017 draft budget that could burden people with additional taxes.
Finance Minister Ali Hasan Khalil's budget proposal calls for a series of new taxes to finance a higher salary scale for civil servants, a demand spearheaded by Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri and backed by teachers' unions.
However, the minister denied ahead of the session that he was seeking to impose additional taxes on the middle class.
Among the proposals are a 1-percentage-point increase to the value added tax from its current 10 percent rate, a 2-percentage point increase on interest rate taxes for customer bank deposits from 5 percent, a 2-percentage point increase in taxes on corporate profits from the current 15 percent, and the an additional tax imposed on real estate transactions.
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A BEACH clean board is now in place in Stokes Bay, Gosport.
The board, which holds a litter picker and some disposable bags, aims to encourage people to help clean up their beaches.
People can get involved by tweeting their cleaning with #2minutebeachclean.
Standing with your hand over your heart when our anthem is played is respect for our military, alive and dead. After that three minutes, kneel for whatever reason. It is a form of free speech. Then play ball!
Trump calling "SOB" is so classic Trump stupidity.
I think our National Anthem should be "America the Beautiful." The present one is too war-like. Let's kneel for a change.
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For those of you who've just been dying to get a selfie with Pikachu, I have good news. For a short time, Snapchat has a Pikachu Lens available that gives your face that coveted Pikachu makeover -- its iconic ears and button nose, really big eyes and bright, rosy cheeks. When you open your mouth, Pikachu shows up on screen with you while making very Pikachu noises, and then your face explodes with lightning.
Jury convicts 19-year-old in Milwaukee inspector's death
MILWAUKEE (AP) — A jury has convicted a 19-year-old man in the shotgun slaying of a Milwaukee city inspector during a failed carjacking.
Jurors on Wednesday found Deshaun Scott guilty of the lesser charge of felony murder in the killing of 64-year-old Greg "Ziggy" Zyszkiewicz (zihz-KAY'-vich) last year. Scott was charged with first-degree reckless homicide with a dangerous weapon.
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports jurors were instructed if they couldn't convict Scott of that offense, they could still find him guilty of felony murder.
Prosecutors alleged that Scott shot Zyszkiewicz as he sat in his Ford Mustang during a work day on March 22, 2017.
Scott was 17 at the time of the murder. His sentencing is scheduled for July 30.
Two other men are charged with felony murder in Zyszkiewicz's death.
Police in Quebec are carrying out dozens of arrests they say are linked to Hells Angels-related drug activities.
READ MORE: Halifax police say Hells Angels member and 2 others face multiple charges after drug raid
The arrests follow raids that took place in January and February.
READ MORE: Two Kelowna Hells Angel members guilty in huge drug smuggling sting
A news conference is scheduled at Quebec provincial police headquarters in Montreal later Tuesday morning.
The 131st Annual Delaware County Fair in Walton, NY is expected to attract nearly 80,000 people. The fair is one of the largest agricultural fairs in the region, showcasing everything from locally grown food, livestock, tractor and farm equipment.
"This is usually the best put together fair around, along with the biggest that we show at. More competition here than anywhere else," Taylor Vernooy, Walton resident.
"I think we have one of the best agricultural fairs in the area. There's just a lot more to see in this area than other fairs," said Mackenzie Conklin, Davenport resident.
For more information on the fair and the full list of events you can visit its website here.
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President Barack Obama boards Air Force One at Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport for departure from Cleveland, Ohio en route to Philadelphia, Pa., Nov. 14, 2013. The White House
For decades, the president has flown in style on a variety of different planes and under various call signs. Air Force One is one of the most famous aircraft to ever take to the skies as it's the to-go plane for US presidents.
The plane is so popular, it was featured in the 1997 action film, Air Force One, starring Harrison Ford as he battles terrorists trying to take over his flying fortress.
Here's what you might not know about this famous flyer.
Will Witt, a social media influencer, joins ‘Fox & Friends First’ in asking Americans “why we celebrate the Fourth of July.”
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A man has been arrested in connection with an IRA bomb attack that killed a Catholic nun and three police officers.
The 54-year-old suspect was detained at Belfast International Airport on Monday morning.
He is the second man detained in relation to the 1990 attack in Co Armagh in less than a week.
A 55-year-old man arrested and questioned last Thursday was released pending a police file being submitted to Northern Ireland's Public Prosecution Service.
Sister Catherine Dunne, Constable William Hanson, Reserve Constable Joshua Willis and Reserve Constable David Sterritt were killed when a landmine exploded on the Killylea Road, Armagh, on July 24 1990.
Another woman was seriously injured in the blast.
The arrests have been carried out by the Police Service of Northern Ireland's legacy investigation branch.
The suspect detained on Monday has been taken to the PSNI's serious crime suite at Musgrave station in Belfast.
It would be lovely if both the dance and theater Indy awards happened on the same night at the same venue. All of these performers work together on many things and would love to be supporting each other and making connections across the arts.
Dancers, especially, work in theater, and the worlds are simply not so separate that two nights is necessary.
Yes, it might be a slightly longer night, but I believe that the artists themselves would both benefit from and appreciate the synergy. I attended the dance evening and would have just loved to have been able to applaud my theater friends as well!
Let’s make the Indy awards a bit bigger and more festive!
The National Ranching Heritage Center will provide a variety of week-long summer youth classes June 5-9 for children who have completed the first through fifth grades. Children will participate in hands-on classes that will stimulate their imagination as they experience pioneer life as it was centuries ago, express themselves through ranch art, make a Western movie from their own script, and learn the basics of leather working. Classes will meet each morning from 8:30 to 12:30, and class size will be limited to 15 students. Registration is $60 and includes a t-shirt. Download a brochure and register now at http://ranchingheritage.org/summer-youth-classes/. Posted:
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TADLEY CALLEVA picked up a single Wessex League point from their two Bank Holiday fixtures that saw teenage winger Andy Trott play a game and a half in goal.
Trott was forced between the sticks midway through Saturday’s 1-1 draw at Weymouth Reserves when Tom Hindmarsh turned an ankle.
Tadley were trailing to Conor Jevon’s first half goal after Andrew Charsley had seen an early penalty saved by goalkeeper Gabriel Borowski.
But Tadley hit back to earn a point when defender Vasilleias Mellos headed home from skipper Scott Kinge's flick-on following a corner.
Trott had to keep the gloves for Monday’s home game with Shaftesbury, who scored a 3-2 win to secure the third promotion place in Division One.
Tadley were two-up inside seven minutes through Brett Denham and Dan Vickers but Dan Finnegan Sean Holohan and substitute Jak Cull took the visitors into the Premier Division in their first season in the competition.
By then, the railway was Colonial Kenya's most expensive project. Today, the new standard gauge railway is still the country's most expensive infrastructural project.
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Benedict Cumberbatch has starred in the titular role of BBC’s amazing television series Sherlock since 2010. New research from Ancestry.com has confirmed that Cumberbatch is related to the original author of the Sherlock Holmes publications, Arthur Conan Doyle. The two are 16th cousins, twice removed.
Ancestry.com was not asked to dig into the backgrounds of either Cumberbatch or Doyle, but researchers at the website are fans of the series, as well as historical puzzles that may link seemingly two random individuals. Lisa Elzey, family historian at Ancestry, explained that “Making family history connections is similar to piecing together a mysterious puzzle, one that the great Sherlock Holmes himself would be intrigued to solve.”
Their common ancestor was John of Gaunt, the duke of Lancaster and the fourth son of King Edward III of England. John of Gaunt was Doyle’s 15th great-grandfather and Cumberbatch’s 17th great-grandfather.
Ancestry.com has not yet told Cumberbatch of his suprise relation.
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YPSILANTI, Mich. (AP) — Jordan Dartis scored a career-high 26 points and made all 12 of his free throws, Jason Carter had 11 points and 14 rebounds and Ohio held off a late Eastern Michigan rally for a 79-71 win Tuesday night.
Jordan Nobles’ layup brought Eastern Michigan to within 71-63 with 45 seconds left. The Eagles’ Ty Toney and Willie Mangum IV each hit 3s and Nobles added a layup in a 19-second stretch to cut the deficit to 75-71, but they couldn’t get closer.
Ohio (16-8, 8-5 Mid-American) led 52-51 with 6:29 left before the Bobcats went on a 17-5 run over five minutes for a 69-56 lead.
Mike Laster scored 16 points and Kenny Kaminski added 13 for the Bobcats, which shot just 19 for 48 from the field but were 33 for 42 from the foul line.
Mangum led Eastern Michigan (13-13, 5-8) with 19 points. Toney added 16 and James Thompson IV had 14 points and 12 rebounds.
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George Springer's three-run homer with two outs in the bottom of the 13th inning gave the Houston Astros a 5-3 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday night. Springer's shot off Chase De Jong , who started the inning to make his major-league debut, landed in the first row of the left-field Crawford Boxes.
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Tesco in Kidsgrove, Staffordshire, has donated the produce to the Salvation Army which is making it the centrepiece of social events - a lifeline for some attendees.
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MOSCOW — A new generation of craft beer brewers has begun sprouting in the vodka capital of the world.
Breweries have opened in Russia in recent years in cities like Moscow and St. Petersburg.
They offer visitors and local alike the styles popularized in the last two decades by the craft beer boom in the U.S. and Europe, from juicy IPAs to velvety stouts and lip-smacking sours.
The trend began as foreign beers became too expensive and beer fans sought alternatives to mass-produced lagers.
Oil shop fire kills man
MALAKWAL: A man died when an oil shop caught fire at Faqeerian on Wednesday. Abdus Sattar, a constable of traffic police Bhalwal, was running an oil shop after his official duty. On the day of the incident, he was in the shop when a fire erupted and he was burnt alive.
Three thousand children were treated to the annual Great A-Mazing Egg Hunt at Vancouver’s VanDusen Botanical Gardens.
April 12 Verifone Systems Inc:
* Verifone systems - co, Gas Station TV announced a 50-50 joint venture that combines assets and operations of Verifone's pump media division with GSTV
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As the legal wrangling over President Trump’s travel ban continues, Hanan Razek has been to meet one Arab American family who is divided over the proposed measures.
In this video designer Marouane Bembli explains some of the foundation skills for creating basic marker shading, also showing what not to do.
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A man who was arrested following a lengthy search in a remote part of Grey County is now facing charges.
OPP say the man, a 23-yer-old Hanover resident, has been charged with possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose, possessing a weapon with no licence, and two counts of failing to comply with probation.
The man was arrested last week, after a 13-hour police search in the Desboro area, north of Hanover.
Roads in the area had been closed for much of the search, and kids were left in one nearby school well past the end of the school day.
Asche is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Yankees.
Asche finds himself on the bench for the third time in four games with the White Sox facing an opposing left-handed starter. Manager Rick Renteria will hand the nod at DH to Yolmer Sanchez, who went 2-for-4 with a double Sunday against the Twins.
Prior to the 2002-03 season, the NBA changed the format of the playoffs, with the first round switching from a best-of-five format to a best-of-seven series. The result has been that almost nothing has changed, especially for the best teams.
In the 14 years since the change, 1-seeds are 25-3 and 2-seeds are 27-1 in the first round. In the 14 years prior to the change, using the best-of-five format, 1-seeds were 26-2 and 2-seeds were 25-3.
The lack of change is even more obvious if we look at the top seeds as a whole. Ignoring 4-seeds, where their matchups with 5-seeds are often a toss-up, Seeds 1-3 are 73-11 in the first round under the best-of-seven format. In the 14 years before the change, Seeds 1-3 were an identical 73-11.
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Arrested by police in LaGrange, Ga., on Saturday and charged with aggravated assault, false imprisonment, battery FVA and criminal trespass FVA was 32-year-old Jason Cofield of Columbus. On Saturday, officers of the LaGrange police department responded to 311 Vernon Street where a Troup County deputy had been flagged down by a woman who was reporting a kidnapping.
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Skaggs was put on the 10-day disabled list due to a right adductor strain, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic Los Angeles reports.
Skaggs will be eligible to return from the DL on July 12, though it seems likely that the Angels will keep him sidelined through the All-Star break while he recovers. The left-hander was removed from his previous start this past weekend due to stifling heat after tossing five innings against Baltimore, but he may have been feeling the affect of this groin injury. In his place, Jaime Barria will take the mound Thursday and Deck McGuire will likely enter the rotation this weekend.
ISLAMABAD, June 15 (APP): The Advisor to the Prime Minister on foreign
Affairs, Sartaj Aziz, Thursday expressed sympathies and condolences over the loss of over 130 precious lives and damage to the infrastructure due to recent landslide in hilly areas of Bangladesh.
According to the foreign office, Mr. Aziz in a letter to the foreign
Minister of Bangladesh, Abdul Hassan Mahmood Ali, MP said, “I am deeply saddened by the loss of more than 130 precious human lives and damage to infrastructure due to the recent landslides triggered by torrential rains in the hilly areas of Bangladesh. On the behalf of the people and the government of Pakistan and on my own behalf, I convey my deepest condolences to the families of the victims and pray for the early recovery of those who sustained injuries in this calamity.”
He said, “Our prayers are with you and the fraternal people of
Bangladesh. Please accept the heartfelt condolences and sympathies of the
Government and the People of Pakistan on this tragic incident.”
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Kerry Washington is a real swingin’ chick. Just ask her wardrobe.
The “Scandal” star attended an event in Los Angeles over the weekend looking like a total ’70s babe in a denim minidress, square sunglasses and chunky platform shoes.
Splash News BABE ALERT.
But the pièce de résistance was her hair, which she wore in an Afro that appeared to be natural, much to the delight of fans.
Brainstorming on who I need to pay to get @kerrywashington & @itsgabrielleu in a natural hair pic, together... 🤔😩😍🙏🏾 — Tesa (Te•suh) 💜 (@oSoBRANDnew) August 14, 2017
It’s not quite the epic slayage we saw from Washington at the 2016 Emmy Awards...
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FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — New York Jets rookie wide receiver ArDarius Stewart is recovering from recent operations on a thumb and his groin.
The third-round draft pick out of Alabama had the injuries before joining the Jets, coach Todd Bowles said. Although Stewart participated in rookie minicamp last month, he needed to have the procedures during the past two weeks.
Bowles says Wednesday that Stewart should be "good to go" for the start of training camp in late July.
Fellow rookie receiver Chad Hansen, a fourth-rounder from California, hurt a knee Tuesday and didn't participate in practice Wednesday. Bowles says only that the knee is sore and it's not a serious injury.
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We're entering the Earth's sixth era of extinction -- and it's the first time humans are to blame. CNN introduces you to the key species and people who are trying to prevent them from vanishing.
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"I am scared to race with him."
Valentino Rossi has accused Marc Marquez of deliberately crashing into riders.
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The Arizona Cardinals have struggled to put together a full game of great defense all season, but they did against the Tennessee Titans. The defense needed to make every stop and make every play and did.
How well did the defense do?
Tennessee entered the game averaging more than 22 points a game. Arizona limited it to seven. It averaged more than 320 yards per game of total offense. Arizona limited it to 204 for the game. Tennessee’s seventh-ranked rushing attack averaged 122 yards per game. The Cardinals held it to 65 yards.
It sacked Marcus Mariota three times and intercepted him twice.
It was as dominating a performance the Cardinals have had all season, the type of performance people expected to see from them.
With a very small chance at the postseason and basically having to win out to make it, this is the sort of performance they will need over the final three weeks of the season.
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Cloud, rain and hill snow will spread across Northern Ireland this evening, moving into western Scotland, Wales and western England later. This will give ice in the north. Eastern parts will stay dry, with clear spells giving a widespread frost
Cold with patchy rain and hill snow gradually fizzling out on Saturday. Drier and occasionally brighter in the east, whilst bright and blustery over Northern Ireland and Irish Sea coasts with showers.
Cold and mostly dry through Sunday and Monday, although wintry showers across southeast England. Rain and snow will arrive on Monday evening, spreading southeastwards during Tuesday. Widespread overnight frost.
In less than 80 days, Cape Town, South Africa will run out of water. The region is experiencing a three-year drought, the worst in over a century, and the city’s reservoirs are down to 13 percent capacity. But despite facing a day in the near future when water will officially be cut off from homes and business, some residents have been dragging their feet to meet conservation goals set by city and government officials.
Maggie Koerth-Baker, senior science reporter at FiveThirtyEight.com, joins Ira to talk about why Cape Town could be the first major city to be run dry by drought caused by climate change. Plus, an amateur astronomer finds a misplaced NASA satellite in our own cosmic backyard, and an orca named Wikie joins the list of animals who can mimic human speech.
A Panda cub at Tokyo’s Ueno Zoo has made it to a milestone 60 days and is said to be doing well.
The adorable fluffball weighs 6.6 pounds and measures 16 inches.
The zoo enlisted the help of the public to name the female cub, and we are yet to find out whether or not Panda McPandaface made it into the running.
The name will be announced in late September at the next milestone: 100 days.
According to local reports, the naming competition received more than 250,000 entries as it came to a close last week.
Her mother, 11-year-old giant panda Shin Shin, is said to dote on her little cub during the day.
Three openings left for CASD's Israeli exchange program CASD is one of four school districts across the US chosen to participate in an exchange program this fall. Check out this story on publicopiniononline.com: http://ponews.co/2t2ubu0 CMS social studies teacher Wesley Foltz will chaperone a student exchange trip to Israel in October for 10 CASD students CHAMBERSBURG -- A trip to Israel with the Rev.
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AUSTIN (KXAN) – Roadwork along SH 71 is expected to impact nighttime drivers starting Tuesday through Saturday.
A full closure of the eastbound SH 71 direct connector to northbound SH 130, as well as single lane closures east and westbound along 71 will begin at 8 p.m. Tuesday night.
Delays are expected during these closures.
Approximate times of the closures include:
Tuesday, Jan. 3 through Thursday, Jan. 5 from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Friday, Jan. 6 from 8 p.m. to 10 a.m. Saturday
Saturday, Jan. 7 from 7 p.m. to 10 a.m. Sunday
Drivers wishing to reach northbound SH 130 should proceed to the intersection and take a left at the light.
New from Ceralsio is a collection of worktops made from porcelain. If that material evokes the thought of dainty teacups, dismiss it now; porcelain is resistant to water, scratches, heat and stains, making it ideal for the kitchen. £350 per sq.m. www.ceralsio.co.uk
This Kickstarter has solved the problem that tape has had for years by being able to help you find the end hassle-free.
Flick and Stick allows users to locate and cut that difficult to find end of tape. Then when you're finished it conveniently sticks back down to the roll ready for next time.
The Flick and Stick revolves around the outside of a roll as the tape unwinds while the specially designed internal body clip keeps it captured to the roll, so you can use as much tape as you need.
It's a fraction of the size of a regular tapeholder and it's 100 per cent recyclable.
The Flick and Stick has reached its Kickstarter goal and is currently being sold for around £8.50. You can find out more about the project here.
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A woman living near Castle Rock reports being the victim of a fraud, and says that she’s out about $5,000. The woman called the Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office shortly before 5 pm, saying that she had been victimized by someone on Facebook Messenger. The woman says that she had been told that she won “some prizes,” and she was instructed to send Western Union MoneyGrams to various locations in Texas. The woman says that she has received no prizes, and she now realizes that she was being scammed. Sheriff’s Office Detectives are following up.
ACKERMAN, Miss. (WCBI) – Choctaw County deputies are not charging a juvenile after deadly shooting.
Investigators say Jerry Lee Robinson approached an East Smith Road home with a hatchet, just after 3 pm Tuesday.
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The unidentified juvenile was home alone at the time.
Deputies believe Robinson tried to go inside the home with the hatchet in hand.
The juvenile armed himself with a .270 rifle and shot Robinson in the chest when he made a threatening move toward the kid, according to Choctaw County Chief Deputy Lee Upchurch.
Robinson had made threats toward the family about two weeks ago.
No charges are being filed against the alleged shooter. The case will be presented to a grand jury in August.
Investigators are not releasing the name of the juvenile.
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Complete with the facilities owned, JIIPE will be able to become an independent industrial city.
MADRID (AP) — The Spanish parliament's lower house is debating whether to end Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy's nearly eight years in power and replace him with the leader of the Socialist opposition.
Rajoy refused to resign after his conservative Popular Party was fined as beneficiary of a large kickbacks-for-contracts scheme. In a damaging ruling last week, the court questioned Rajoy's claim that he and other top officials were unaware of the party's illegal accounting.
Socialist leader Pedro Sanchez, who is leading the no-confidence vote against Rajoy, would instantly become the country's prime minister if he wins 176 or more votes in the 350-seat Congress of Deputies on Friday.
His opening speech Thursday proposing an alternative government will be watched by other opposition lawmakers who are still undecided on whether to oust the government.
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People parking at the 1st Street lot in Avila Beach will now have to input their license plate numbers as part of an upgrade to the system that aims to stop drivers from transferring permits. Kaytlyn Leslie kleslie@thetribunenews.com
It's Not Illegal To Sell Fireworks In Colorado Despite Bans Across Much Of The StateIt's not illegal to sell fireworks in some places in Colorado which seems to contradict the fireworks ban that exists in most places in Colorado.
Bella Thorne has pretty much said f%ck acting and devoted her life to being a social media ho’ and for that I thank her. She is by far the best at it and just when you thought she’s done, she comes out with more goods. These GIFs, especially the lesbian tongue play one gave me a pre-Xmas boner.
Two-time WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair has been hospitalized. Saturday morning, Flair was admitted to the hospital for heart-related issues near his home in Atlanta. Initially, he was admitted for routine heart monitoring, but today, the CEO of his management company, Legacy Talent LLC asked Twitter for support their support through Flair’s “tough medical issues”.
Are u a Fan/Friend of Ric Flair?If so, we need prayers & positive energy 4 our Living Legend as he is dealing w/some tough medical issues🙏🏻 — MelindaMorrisZanoni (@LegacyTalentCEO) August 14, 2017
An ESPN 30 for 30 documentary chronicling Ric’s career is set to air in November. We want to wish “The Nature Boy” a speedy recovery.
Update (08/14 3:30pm):
According to TMZ Sports, Ric Flair has been placed in a medically induced coma in preparation for surgery.
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Traffic lanes shut down due to a multi-vehicle accident on Highway 377 at Old Acton Highway are about to reopen, according to emergency scanner traffic. The wreck is near Discount Tire, not Kroger as previously reported.
The victims of a fatal crash near North Bay on Monday are both from the area.
The OPP said Tuesday that the two deceased are Matthew Menard, 20, of Bonfield Township, and Gilbert Lavoie, 58, of North Bay.
Menard was driving a pickup and Lavoie was behind the wheel of a minivan when the two vehicles collided around 8:18 a.m. on Highway 17 east of North Bay.
Highway 17 was closed for approximately six hours while technical collision investigators conducted an investigation.
The OPP continues to investigate the crash.
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A tree in the living room, mince pies with our tea, and Santa coming down the chimney: all are staples of the Christmas experience, yet we seldom stop to ask why.
Discussion of the origins of such festive customs tend to stall with: “Wasn’t it all invented by the Victorians? Or the Germans? Or was it Coca-Cola?”
In fact many date back to ancient times and have been influenced along the way by everything from religion to pop culture. Here are some of the reasons why we do the things we do at this time of year.
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One person has been taken to hospital with unknown injuries after a two vehicle crash near New Dundee.
Police, fire and EMS were called to the intersection of Huron Road and Mannheim Road around the supper hour, one of the cars ended up in the ditch as a result of the crash.
Two of the occupants in one of the vehicles declined treatment from EMS staff, while the other was taken to hospital.
Police say failure to yield may be a factor in the crash and that charges are pending.
Archive footage of the massive flood that caused a city evacuation in Grand Forks in 1997.
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SKOPJE, Macedonia — A Macedonian court has overturned the more than decade-old terrorism convictions of 10 ethnic Albanian men, many of whom served long prison terms over a mine attack on a NATO vehicle.
The Skopje criminal ruled that there was no evidence linking the men to the 2003 blast in northern Macedonia that killed two Polish soldiers and their Macedonian translator.
Earlier Monday, special prosecutor Katica Janeva had called for them to be cleared.
Four of the men evaded arrest and were convicted in absentia, but the others served between 3.5 and seven years in prison. Their lawyers said the men would now seek compensation.
A federal district court has held that firing public school teachers based on the results of a secret algorithm is unconstitutional. The case, Houston Federation of Teachers vs. Houston Independent School District, concerned a commercial software company's proprietary appraisal system that was used to score teachers. Teachers could not correct their scores, independently reproduce their scores, or learn more than basic information about how the algorithm worked. "When a public agency adopts a policy of making high stakes employment decisions based on secret algorithms incompatible with minimum due process, the proper remedy is to overturn the policy," the court wrote. EPIC recently filed a complaint asking the FTC to stop the secret scoring of young tennis players. EPIC has pursued several cases on "Algorithmic Transparency," including one for rating travelers and another for assessing guilt or innocence.
These salt dough Christmas mice ornaments really brings back memories. I designed this pattern over 30 years ago. They were fun decorations for our tree, inexpensive gifts to give and gave my children and I quality time together. Starting in October I started making salt dough and began producing salt dough Christmas mice ornaments. While […]
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Is it just me or this looks like the actual NRC for the sitting president and not the hypothetical man we are told died? This is like when we were at school and you are solving a math problem and you know the answer so you start working backwards to derive the working. Petty and a waste of time. Whether the parents are foreigners or not if the man was born on this soil with at least one parent being connected here then he qualified to be president. We are not in 1996 when we needed both parents. Simple.
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Police say Reginald Early, 67, of Raytown, MO, was trying to cross Gregory Boulevard when he was hit by the vehicle, driven by a 41-year-old man. (KCTV5)
A man has died after being hit by a vehicle on Thursday evening.
The man was hit at about 9:07 p.m. in the 9300 block of Gregory Boulevard.
Police say Reginald Early, 67, of Raytown, MO, was trying to cross Gregory Boulevard when he was hit by the vehicle, driven by a 41-year-old man.
Early was taken to an area hospital where he later died from his injuries.
Officers say the driver of the vehicle stayed at the scene and cooperated with police.
Police do not believe that speed or alcohol played a role in the crash.
Anyone who witnessed the crash is asked to call officer Sheets at (816) 737-6112.
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April 6 Anaptysbio Inc:
* Anaptysbio Inc- plans to seek regulatory clearance to initiate phase 2 studies of anb019 in patients with gpp and ppp during 2018
* Anaptysbio - announced first-in-human dosing of proprietary anti-interleukin-36 receptor antibody, anb019, in a healthy volunteer phase 1 clinical trial
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March 31Haitong Securities Co Ltd :
* Says it plans to pay annual cash dividend as 2.20 yuan(pre-tax) per 10 shares as FY 2016 div payment
* It will pay A share shareholders in RMB and H share shareholders in HK dollar
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The event is being organised by the Ring of Pakistan in collaboration with the ISPR, photo: ISPR
ISLAMABAD: International wrestlers have arrived in Pakistan to compete in the season 2018, said an Inter-Services Public Relations press statement.
According to the press statement, the wrestling event will be held in August this year and the shows will be held at Islamabad, Karachi and Lahore.
The wrestles include Raymond Thomas Latimer from the UK, Nicole Tanea Brooks from the USA, Andrew Harrison (UK) and Haris Fiaz from France, said the statement.
The event is being organised by the Ring of Pakistan in collaboration with the ISPR in order to promote sports in Pakistan.
The ISPR said that the event is also aimed at encouraging international players ‘to visit peaceful and progressive Pakistan’.
The wrestlers visited the ISPR headquarters today for the coordination of the forthcoming event, said the press statement.
Perez (knee) was activated from the 10-day disabled list Tuesday.
After he logged consecutive rehab games behind the plate, the Royals deemed Perez healthy enough to return from the disabled list. He may be eased back into action given the nature of his injury, but he will likely take on his normal heavy workload relatively soon. To make room for him on the active roster, Cameron Gallagher was sent back to the minors.
Cubs starter Tyler Chatwood discusses pitching into the seventh inning against the Indians on Tuesday, April 24, 2018. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune)
As a thank you to their customers, the Love Squad jumped on buses across the city as they made their regular stops to pass out candy and flowers. Hundreds of people hopped on the bus for what they thought would be their normal Tuesday commutes, but Tulsa Transit employees had other plans.
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April 20 Beijing Bewinner Communications Co Ltd :
* Sees net profit for H1 2017 to increase by 215.5 percent to 245.3 percent, or to be 71.3 million yuan to 78 million yuan, compared to net profit of the same period in 2016 (22.6 million yuan)
* Comments that human resources structure optimizing and business restructuring are the main reasons for the forecast
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Sandy Phillips, whose daughter, Jessica Ghawi , was killed during a mass shooting at a movie theater in Aurora, Colorado, asked Jones on Twitter whether Wednesday's shooting is "a false flag shooting, too." Phillips was referring to Jones' comments that other mass shootings were " a false flag " and orchestrated by gun control advocates.
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On June 10, the second annual Wimberley Book Festival will be held inside the Wimberley Community Center. From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. patrons will have the opportunity to meet new authors and discover great Indie books.
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A man has been found dead in a vehicle.
North Wales Police were called to a site near Barkby Beach, Prestatyn, this afternoon.
The death is not believed to be suspicious.
171 motorcyclists have been killed on Irish roads, 3 in Donegal, since 2010.
629 have been seriously injured.
The RSA has teamed up with Gardai to launch their June bank holiday safety appeal.
This weekend they’re focusing on motor bike riders, calling on them to ‘be seen – and ease off the throttle’.
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A car struck a building in Old Saybrook on Friday afternoon.
According to dispatchers, it happened at 1430 Boston Post Rd., which is the Pier Blue Guesthouses.
The building was evacuated, but guests have since returned.
According to police, an elderly couple hit the building.
Only one of the four columns that were struck was load-bearing. The other three were described as decorative.
No injuries were reported.
The building was said to still be structurally sound.
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Of course there’s plenty of work left to do, but the message that bodies of all shapes and sizes are beautiful is making its way through the fashion industry. The proof? Ashley Graham walked the Michael Kors SS18 runway, showcasing the designer’s extended size range for the first time — even though they’ve been on offer for years. The equally curvy and amazing Candice Huffine rocked it at Prabal Gurung, and 12 plus-size models walked for Christian Siriano.
But it doesn’t end there — it’s happening on a retail level, too. Earlier this year, Joe Fresh announced it would be embracing size diversity, as did Canadian designer Tanya Taylor. In honour of more brands extending their sizing, we’ve rounded up a few of our fave fashion pieces this season for all shapes and sizes.
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The racy scene, filmed with Meghan Markle’s dashing co-star Patrick J Adams, 35, is the actress’ favourite scene from the show.
The steamy moment was when her character Rachel, and her co-star’s character Mike Ross, finally give into their mutual attraction.
In a dramatic, but unprofessional moment, the pair consummated their love in the office, against what appeared to be shelves containing files of legal documents and evidence.
Prince Harry’s girlfriend claims she is proud of the scene, bound to get viewers a little hot under the collar.
Parolo: 'Azzurri stretched out'
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Marco Parolo insists Italy’s first half against Macedonia was acceptable, but after the break “we were more stretched out.”
Giorgio Chiellini’s tap-in just before the break was cancelled out by Aleksandar Trajkovski in a 1-1 draw.
“It was a good first half, we were unable to repeat the performance in the second half, were more stretched out and Macedonia found spaces between the lines.
“I thought the first half was good, the second was not,” the Lazio midfielder told Rai Sport.
The Azzurri’s final group game is in Albania on Monday and they are not yet guaranteed a place in the play-offs, let alone the role of seeds in that draw.
“We are Italy, we must go to the World Cup, so we’re going to Albania to seek the points we need to reach the play-offs. We have what it takes to achieve it.
“We must leave the past in the past, take the good parts from the first half performance, analyse what went wrong in the second and learn from it.”
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Although they’re twins, two Arizona babies born just minutes apart were also born in different years.
Sawyer Shay was born at 11:50 p.m. on New Year’s Eve, 2016, while his brother, Everett, was born 11 minutes later at 12:01 a.m. on New Year’s Day, 2017, the Arizona Republic reported.
The boys are fraternal twins born to Holly and Brandon Shay of Glendale, Arizona, according to the Republic, and were born in a Phoenix hospital.
Sawyer is heavier, while Everett is taller and so far appears to be more energetic, the boys’ parents told the newspaper.
“It was a perfect birth,” Holly Shay told The Republic.
The couple also have two daughters that are 4 and 13.
Virginia State Police say officers were called to the Belle Haven Moose Lodge just after 3 p.m. on Saturday for a pedestrian struck by a mud hop vehicle. Police say the Moose Lodge was hosting a Mud Bog event, and that a man was hit while taking pictures of the race in the pit.
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Bank of America Merrill Lynch Research expects no major changes in tone at the BoE’s policy meeting on Thursday. “We look for another 7-1 vote to keep rates on hold We see the end of austerity narrative supporting a bearish rates bias in the short term.
The U.S. Customs and Border Patrol has fined a woman $500 for not declaring she was bringing a free apple into the U.S. that she received on her Delta Air Lines flight from Paris.
Crystal Tadlock tells KDVR-TV in Denver that flight attendants had passed out the apples and she placed it in her carry-on to save for her flight from Minneapolis to Denver. Her bag was randomly searched by Customs.
Tadlock says the agent asked her if her trip to France was expensive and when she said yes he told her it was about to get more expensive after charging her $500.
Delta says it recommends all passengers comply with Customs regulations.
Customs declaration forms ask passengers if they are bringing any fruits or vegetables into the country.
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What's better than making a caddy follow you around the golf course with hot dogs?
How about making the Stanley Cup do it.
Pittsburgh Penguins star, Phil Kessel﻿, spent his day on the links with the Holy Grail Monday ... fillin' it to the brim with tube steaks!!
In case you're wondering about Kessel's fascination with hot dogs ... there was a rumor he used to eat a wiener a day in Toronto before he was traded from the Maple Leafs.
But the myth apparently wasn't true ... and to be frank, it looks like Kessel got the sweet end of the deal, 'cause he's a freakin' 2-time Stanley Cup champ.
Mohamed Salah could feature in the World Cup group stage after the Egyptian Football Association announced his shoulder injury should keep him out for a maximum of three weeks.
The Liverpool forward suffered the injury in the first half of the Reds’ defeat to Real Madrid in Saturday’s Champions League final.
A statement on the EFA’s Facebook page read: “Dr Mohamed Abu Ula confirmed that the period of absence of Salah due to injury will not exceed three weeks.”
Egypt open their World Cup campaign against Uruguay on Friday, June 15. The African side also play Russia (June 19) and Saudi Arabia (June 25) in Group A.
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ASHLAND, Ohio (AP)  An Ohio woman who went back to work and delayed care after her 8-year-old son shot his 4-year-old sister daughter multiple times with a rifle has pleaded guilty to child endangerment.
The Ashland Times-Gazette reports 28-year-old Alyssa Edwards' plea Monday in Ashland County comes a week before her trial.
Edwards came home after learning of the shooting March 3, bandaged the girl and returned to work. Prosecutors say she decided to take her to the hospital later that day when she noticed urine trickling from a stomach wound.
The children were alone when the shooting occurred. The girl has since recovered.
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A judge vacated a no-contact order Monday to allow Edwards to visit her children, who are in county custody.
Edwards' attorney wasn't immediately available for comment Tuesday.
Milan agree Musacchio deal
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Milan have reportedly agreed a deal with Villarreal for long-term transfer target Mateo Musacchio.
According to Sky Sport Italia, a deal has been sealed for the 26-year-old centre-back for €15m plus bonuses.
The Argentinian arrived with El Submarino Amarillo in 2010 and has made 246 appearances for the club, scoring seven goals.
Musacchio was reportedly offered a recent contract extension, but it now seems as though the player is heading for Serie A.
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March 30 British bookmaker William Hill PLC named Ruth Prior as its new chief financial officer on Thursday.
Prior will join the company from Worldpay where she is currently chief operating officer and was previously deputy CFO there.
She will take up her appointment later this year. William Hill confirmed earlier this month that it had appointed current CFO Philip Bowcock as its new CEO. (Reporting by Rahul B in Bengaluru; Editing by Susan Fenton)
A magnitude 6.9 earthquake in western Guatemala, near the border with Mexico, has caused damage to homes, triggered landslides across roads and injured at least one person, officials said. http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/article35825104.ece/e33aa/AUTOCROP/h342/PANews%20BT_P-81ab8af5-e1c3-44d8-a81c-54f186cd7ab7_I1.jpg A magnitude 6.9 earthquake in western Guatemala, near the border with Mexico, has caused damage to homes, triggered landslides across roads and injured at least one person, officials said.
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The accident occurred around 10:50 a.m. at a house on Byington Road near the Shanks Gap Road intersection in the Stanley Valley community north of Surgoinsville.
Stanley Valley Volunteer Fire Department Chief Stacy Vaughan said the second-story deck broke away from the side of the house and fell to the ground while the side of the deck farthest from the house remained up.
Among the six people on the deck at the time were two children, their parents, the infant and an elderly female. No names were released as of Monday evening.
More about the deck collapse from the Kingsport Times-News.
RIO DE JANEIRO, April 3 Brazil's government expects to raise at least 24 billion reais ($7.7 billion) in oil and gas auctions through 2019, Energy Ministry Executive Secretary Paulo Pedrosa said on Monday.
The auctions, which include presalt exploration areas, should raise at least 8.5 billion reais in 2017, Pedrosa said. Proceeds from the sale of distribution companies held by state energy holding company Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras SA , may be divided between the company, known as Eletrobras, and the federal Treasury, he said.
($1 = 3.11 reais) (Reporting by Rodrigo Viga Gaier; Writing by Ana Mano; Editing by Jeffrey Benkoe)
Before last year’s national championship game, Alabama coach Nick Saban had a big problem: finding a practice player who could even remotely simulate Deshaun Watson, Clemson’s tantalizing dual-threat quarterback.
He chose an anonymous freshman, unknown to the Crimson Tide defenders, who had enrolled early at Alabama and was still new to campus....
AP: A plane carrying the men from Munich to Kabul landed in the Afghan capital early Wednesday. It was one of the largest collective deportation flights yet organized by Germany, which has vowed to step up the removal of people who don’t have a right to remain in the country. Click here to read more (external link).
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The Solano County District Attorney's Office decided Wednesday to drop a DUI charge against a Fairfield man who only tested positive for caffeine.
The charges were dropped more than 16 months after Joseph Schwab, 36, was pulled over on Interstate 680 near Gold Hill Road as he drove to his Fairfield home.
"After further consideration, without a confirmatory test of the specific drug in the defendant's system that impaired his ability to drive, we do not believe we can prove the charge beyond a reasonable doubt," District Attorney Krishna Abrams said Wednesday in a news release.
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Global business services company Concentrix Corp. announced it will eliminate 192 jobs at its Monroe Avenue facility this week.
The official layoff date is Dec. 31, 2017, according to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification from the state Department of Labor. The layoffs occurred for “economic” reasons, according to the document.
The plant has a total of 521 employees.
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(CNN) – If you watch “The Bachelor,” you know Rebekah Martinez. She’s the free spirit with the pixie cut who established great chemistry with the former race car driver looking for true love.
Martinez did something else notable.
She has so far managed to appear on five of this season’s episodes of the long-running, wildly popular TV show while simultaneously occupying a spot on the missing persons list in Humboldt County, California.
It’s unclear how this happened, but it’s known that “Bachelor” contestants can only say so much about their involvement in the show.
Bad communications helped, too. CNN has not been able to reach Martinez for comment.
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Hastings United Football Club continued its terrific progress in the FA Youth Cup with an impressive away victory last night (Friday).
United won 3-0 against Bognor Regis Town in second round qualifying to set up a home third round qualifying tie against Bromley, which is due to be played the week commencing Monday October 16.
Cam Clark gave Hastings a half time lead, Sonny Dullaway doubled the advantage with a fine goal shortly after the turnaround and Alvin Dasi got the third to seal the team’s third win in the prestigious national under-18 competition this season.
Hastings will seek to consolidate top spot in the Football Conference Youth Alliance Division B, meanwhile, when they travel to Dover Athletic on Wednesday afternoon.
The academy side has won its opening three league games this season without conceding a goal, the first of which was a 4-0 success away to Bognor.
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) — The Costa Rica soccer federation says national team coach Oscar Ramirez is out after the team's disappointing performance at the World Cup.
Federation president Rodolfo Villalobos said Wednesday that Ramirez's contract has run out and won't be renewed. Costa Rica compiled a record of 9 wins, 6 ties and 4 defeats in 16 qualifying and three World Cup matches under Ramirez.
Villalobos thanked the coach but said that "it is not convenient for him to remain." He did not name a potential replacement, but said the federation is looking at a long list of candidates.
Costa Rica was the surprise of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, reaching the quarterfinals. But the team was knocked out in the group stage in Russia, losing to Brazil and Serbia and tying Switzerland.
A former prison corrections officer and three co-defendants are facing multiple federal charges alleging they conspired to deal methamphetamine and cocaine for 2 1/2 years, according to federal indictments issued Tuesday. James Aubrey Kitchen, Demarco Knox and Alfonzo Dewayne Johnson originally were charged in Muskegon County District Court following drug busts in various locations in Muskegon County on March 8. The trio was set for preliminary examinations in Muskegon circuit court Wednesday, but those were canceled as a result of the federal indictments, which were unsealed on Wednesday, April 12. The indictments include a fourth defendant, Devanda Montgomery.
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Airlines are calling on the Government to make it illegal for passengers to drink their own alcohol on planes after a surge in arrests for drunken behaviour.
Last year police made 387 arrests for alcohol-related offences at airports and on planes, up from 255 in 2015-16 with cabin crew describing being groped, verbally abused and physically assaulted.
In May a Virgin Atlantic flight from London to Jamaica was forced to make an unscheduled landing in Bemuda when a man on board allegedly became abusive to air stewards and fellow passengers after drinking.
Airlines UK, which represents carriers including Virgin, British Airways and Easyjet, wants the Government to change the law to make it illegal for passengers to consume alcohol they buy in duty-free on planes.
Walking into the parish hall at St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church brings him a flock of admirers. On May 7 at his golden jubilee celebration, for example, it took Finegan about 30 minutes to make his way from the church to the hall.
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The Ant and Dec star confirmed he hoped to be part of this year’s I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! after recently leaving rehab.
However, the 41-year-old, who has been getting help for an addiction to alcohol and prescription medication, is thought to need to be signed off medically before getting back to his day job.
A source commented: “Ant obviously wants to be back if he can be, but in the end it will come down to what the doctors say — and he won’t go against their advice.”
The insider continued: “His recovery is ongoing and for insurance reasons he’d have to be fully signed off by a doctor before heading to Australia this year.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts says she has no intention of running for president in 2020, but she also is leaving herself room to reconsider.
Warren is refusing to pledge to complete a second six-year Senate term if she’s re-elected in November.
The high-profile liberal is often discussed as a potential 2020 rival to President Donald Trump.
Warren tells NBC’s “Meet the Press” that she knows there’s anxiety among Democrats about a possible second Trump term.
A Massachusetts newspaper has challenged Warren to clear up questions about her claims to Native American heritage by taking a DNA test. Asked if she will, Warren instead talked about her family and Native American issues.
Trump derisively refers to Warren as “Pocahontas” to mock her claim about being part American Indian.
Detectives were investigating the fatal incident that occurred Sunday night.
Authorities say a pedestrian is dead following a hit-and-run Sunday night near Green Lake.
Seattle Police Detective Mark Jamieson did not immediately have information about the victim or whether officers were looking for a specific vehicle. He said detectives would investigate.
The incident occurred at North 82nd Street and Wallingford Avenue North.
When you think of central Ohio, you might not think "hotbed of innovation." But you're going to want to rethink that.
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Where the wife and mother-in-law of a new judge are trustees of a trust, the judge must recuse himself from any cases involving a company in which the trust holds stock. “The trust assets are contained in an investment account at a major financial services firm. Twenty-five percent of the trust assets are invested in mutual ...
Kanye West and Solange Knowles have been hit with a lawsuit from a musician who claims both stars ripped off one of his songs.
Singer/songwriter Leroy Mitchell alleges Kanye and Beyonce’s younger sister sampled his 1970 track If We Can’t Be Lovers without permission.
The performer, who also goes by the name Prince Phillip Mitchell, claims West stole portions of the ballad for his song Everything I Am, while Knowles did the same for F— the Industry.
Everything I Am was released in 2007, while Knowles’ track debuted the following year.
According to TMZ, Mitchell is seeking an undisclosed sum for copyright infringement and is asking for both artists to stop performing their songs.
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Bishop McGuinness 72, Woodland Baptist 38
Bishop 14 28 20 10 72 Woodland 11 17 5 5 38
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CJ Cappuccio 27 (9 made 3s)
Andrew Budzinski 17
Ryan Moon 11
Jake Babcock 7
Niel Ingle 6
Mark Palmisano 4
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Josh Westmoreland 14
Ben Hughart 12
Nathan Bryan 8
Blake Frittz 2
Jordan Anderson 2
CJ Cappuccio blew open a close game early with 5 of his 9 made three pointers in the pivotal second quarter to spark Bishop. Andrew Budzinski also added 11 first half points (17 overall) and 8 total rebounds. The Villains locked in on defense in the 2nd half holding Woodland to only 2 made FGs and 10 overall points.
Bishop will play Tuesday night at Glenn High School in a Kernersville cross town matchup at 8 PM.
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A road in Bishop’s Stortford town centre will be closed all day tomorrow (Sunday, February 4) due to road works.
Thames Water will close the B1004 Windhill from 9am until 5pm in order to replace a carriageway sewer cover.
As a result, a diversion route will be in place for motorists via the B1004 High Street, B159 North Street, A150 Hadham Road, A1184 Bishops Park Way and B1004 for Greater Hadham Road and Windhill.
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Hertfordshire County Council took to Twitter earlier today to remind residents of the closure.
An order was made on January 18, to prohibit all traffic from using the length of B1004 Windhill from its junction with King Street for approximately 20 metres.
It is also believed that part of the footpath will be closed and an alternative route put in place for pedestrians.
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League One Bolton have taken former Manchester City defender Reece Wabara and ex-Bulgaria international defender Ivan Bandalovski on trial.
Wabara watched Wanderers' 4-1 win over Walsall on Saturday and could sign a short-term deal once fit.
The 25-year-old has previously been on the books of Doncaster, Barnsley and Wigan.
Reece Wabara (right) has been handed a trial at League One side Bolton Wanderers
He last made a competitive appearance for Wigan on May 8, in a 4-1 defeat by Barnsley.
Bandalovski, 30, has spent time at CSKA Sofia in the past and was most recently a part of Serbian outfit FK Partizan's squad.
Bolton currently sit third in League One, two points off the automatic promotion places despite boardroom friction.
The Trotters beat Rochdale 1-0 on Tuesday to turn up the heat on second-placed Scunthorpe.
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TORONTO — Mitel Networks Corp. stock jumped nearly 10 per cent to a multi-year high Tuesday after it announced that its board is recommending a friendly privatization offer by an investor group led by Searchlight Capital Partners.
Shares of the Ottawa-based company, which makes communication equipment for offices and call centres, closed at US$11.12 at the Nasdaq stock market and C$14.29 in Toronto, up $1.25 or 9.6 per cent from Monday's close.
Combined with assumed debt, the Searchlight offer of US$11.15 per share cash would value the company at about C$2.6 billion.
Mitel chief executive Rich McBee said in an interview Tuesday that Searchlight would leave the company intact and support it through a period of transition from one business model to another.
In this 33rd episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano decides to let others review 2016 on a global scale, so he hilariously reviews HIS 2016 by going month-by-month through his 2016 day planner. Find out how he grades HIS past year. And then, along with guest, Mick Kayler, he remembers the lives and careers of George Michael and Carrie Fisher.
PHOENIX (AP) - An Arizona woman has been sentenced to 20 months in federal prison in connection with a bank fraud scheme that involved a former star on the "Property Wars" reality TV show.
Prosecutors say 44-year-old Veronica Castro also was ordered Monday to pay more than $1 million in restitution.
Castro previously pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit bank fraud along with co-defendant Scott Menaged, the former TV program star.
Menaged in December was sentenced to 17 years in prison and ordered to pay more than $33 million in restitution to banks and more than 200 investors.
Menaged owned and operated furniture stores in the Phoenix metro area. Castro was a longtime employee.
Prosecutors say Castro helped Menaged create fake credit applications and receipts to submit to banks and conceal the fraud.
× “Elton Jim” yacks yuletide movies, music, and TV specials — marveling at miracles on 34th Street, digging Darlene Love, and putting one foot in front of the other
In this 82nd episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano, regular contributor Emily Armanetti, and producer Jasmine Cooper light a crackling podcast fire, pour some eggnog, and share their favorite holiday movies, music, and TV specials. They make a list and check it twice, yacking about yuletide classics like “Miracle On 34th Street,” “NIghtmare Before Christmas” and “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” No Grinches or Scrooges allowed!
Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada -- Moody's upgrades the holding company preferred share rating of Sun Life Financial following a change in methodology.
Dash & Dawson React To Being Away From WWE Action Due To Dash’s Injury
As noted, Dash Wilder of The Revival suffered a broken jaw at Friday’s WWE NXT live event in Spartanburg, SC. He underwent surgery and will be out of action for around 8 weeks.
Partner Scott Dawson tweeted the following on the setback during tonight’s RAW:
We’re two hard-headed, southern-minded individuals. We will be back and continue to do what we have always done and that’s barrel through every tag team. No matter whether it’s a jaw, a knee, an ankle or an ice cream cart, we are going to go through ya and make sure we get as much money in our bank account as possible.
The respective chips on our shoulders only grows larger. Making money at all costs #MondayNightRevival#RAW#TopGuys pic.twitter.com/epY46DQWg6 — Scott Dawson (@ScottDawsonWWE) April 18, 2017
Dash also took to Twitter during RAW and posted the following on the injury:
As much as I'm enjoying the end of season rumor mill on new signings and head coach, no sooner have we hired a coach, we now have a thread on who the assistant will be!
Should we start a thread on who we think the new Retail Admin Assistant will be, or does anyone have any insider knowledge on when we expect an announcement on our new Head Physiotherapist?
A Northern California woman has pleaded not guilty in a head-on highway crash that killed a man in an oncoming car as she was allegedly trying to attempt suicide.
Grace Elizabeth Ward’s attorney entered the plea to second-degree murder on her behalf as Ward sat in a wheelchair on Friday in Shasta County Superior Court. She remains jailed on $1.5 million bail.
The 28-year-old Ward told the California Highway Patrol she was trying to kill herself when she crossed into oncoming traffic on Interstate 5 on Jan. 7.
Authorities say she came away with only a broken leg, but killed 29-year-old Ryan Folsom.
Folsom, a native of Medford, Oregon who played football at Brigham Young University in Utah, had been headed to Sacramento to interview for a medical residency.
British MP Damian Collins is calling on Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg to explain how tens of millions of Facebook user profiles ended up in the hands of a data mining consultancy.
The British firm, Cambridge Analytica, then allegedly used that information to profile and target voters to support President Donald Trump's 2016 election campaign and possibly influence last year's vote in favour of Brexit.
Revelations of mass data mining overseas have also sparked concerns among digital and civil rights groups here in Australia too.
Data shows that 80 pct of the citizens think that this is a major issue, but most don’t know what to do about it
The gun control debate has returned to the foreground after the mass shooting in Las Vegas that left 59 dead and over 500 injured.
Why is it that the discussion pops up periodically but doesn’t move forward after all?
Our Party Politics experts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jay Aiyer explain in 59 Seconds.
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Taylor Swift will NOT have to pay $3 million to David Mueller, the former DJ who allegedly groped her during a meet-and-greet four years ago.
He had sued her for ruining his career . . . because he was fired after her people complained to his bosses. They claimed he reached under her skirt and grabbed Taylor’s naked booty, but he denies it.
The judge threw out the case against Taylor on Friday, saying she can’t be held liable because Mueller wasn’t able to prove that she personally attempted to have him fired.
Also, the jury will rule on Taylor’s countersuit for $1. She’s accusing Mueller for sexual assault and battery, and the $1 amount is just a symbolic thing to use this as an opportunity to stand up for other women.
A final verdict is expected this week.
THERE was a big turn out for Stratford-upon-Avon’s National Play Day at the Recreation Ground.
The district council organised the event on Wednesday, 2nd August, which included a variety of free activities throughout the day, from a large inflatable assault course to a climbing wall.
Other activities such as circus skills and face painting also proved popular. There was something for everybody, with t-shirt and bag-designing attracting a crowd.
National Play Day is an annual celebration of children’s right to play.
Lucy Wilkes, active community support officer at the district council said: “We are really pleased with the event, it was great to see everybody having a wonderful time!”
Skopje, 4 July 2018 (MIA) - An earthquake has been felt Wednesday shortly after 11 am in Macedonia.
Skopje-based Seismological Observatory of the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics told MIA that earthquake epicenter is located 70 kilometers west of Skopje in the neighbouring Albania.
Seismological Observatory told that more details are to follow later in the day.
Albanian media said that an earthquake with a magnitude of 5.2 on the Richter scale shook Albania on Wednesday and was also felt in Montenegro, Kosovo, Serbia and Macedonia. sk/12:15
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Granada new boy Mubarak Wakaso has insisted that he will play wherever coach Lucas Alcaraz wants him to for the Filipinos.
The Ghanaian climbed off the bench in the side's 4-0 defeat to Eibar in the Spanish top-flight on Monday.
And the African has insisted he will play anywhere for the side.
"I don't have any problems playing in any position," Wakaso was quoted as saying by his club's official website.
"I'll compete in whichever position the manager wants me to play.
"I'm here to help the team and my teammates.
"Everyone knows that things haven't been going as well as expected, but I've seen a lot of quality amongst my new teammates.
"We can do something good between now and the end of the season."
The 26-year-old is on loan from Greek giants Panathinaikos.
Mubarak Wakaso
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BRIEF-Intel says Israel restrictive trade practices law approves proposed Mobileye deal
* Intel announces approval under Israel restrictive trade practices law for proposed acquisition of Mobileye
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KEPPEL DC Reit on Monday posted a 13.2 per cent growth in distribution per unit (DPU) to 1.89 Singapore cents for the first quarter ended March 31, 2017.
This came on the back of a 47.6 per cent rise in distributable income to S$21.8 million - boosted by a one-off capital
M62 J30 TRINITY wrote: Hudds are selling tickets for both the Salford match and our match for £15. But get them from our shop we get a slice.
Yeah I was gonna do that but rather just attend our game and give the club some cash
Sean Combs. Diddy. Puffy. Love. Whatever you call him, it's a long-overdue moment for a man who's transcended music, fashion, and business with his endless swagger.
There are four magazines Diddy has always dreamed about gracing the covers of: Essence, Ebony, and Jet are the first three on that list. Now the mogul and fashion titan has scored his version of an EGOT. The star of GQ's April issue—our Style Bible, no less—is none other than the larger-than-life Diddy.
Writer John Jeremiah Sullivan dropped in for a day with Diddy (who'd prefer to be called "Love" now, you should know) at his Los Angeles home for a workout, a haircut, and a car ride to the taping of his Ellen appearance. Assuming he makes it there on time.
BERLIN—The finance chiefs of Europe’s five largest economies on Monday warned the U.S. against tax plans that might violate the country’s double taxation treaties and could be at odds with world trade rules.
In a letter sent to Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, and seen by The Wall Street Journal, the ministers said that while tax legislation is an essential pillar of a state’s sovereignty, countries should respect international rules.
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Surfers and swimmers at Cape St Francis are advised to stay out of the sea today due to heightened shark activity in the area.
Kouga Municipality said the sharks are being attracted by a dead whale in the bay at Cape St Francis.
“Two big Great Whites have already been spotted eating the carcass and, with bits of the whale breaking off, more sharks are expected,” the municipality announced on its Facebook Page, warning surfers and swimmers to stay out of the water.
The municipality, in conjunction with the Cape St Francis Civic Association, have arranged for the whale to be towed out to a main current out at sea so as to prevent the carcass from washing up along the South African coastline.
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Baku. 22 May. REPORT.AZ/ At least five people have been injured, two seriously, after a car drive into crowds of people in Tel Aviv moments before Donald Trump was due to arrive in the country.
Report informs citing the RIA Novosti, local television channels broadcast, not excluding version of the terrorist attack.
According to them, a deliberate impact occurred on Jaffa road in Tel Aviv.
The incident happened an hour before the expected arrival in Israel of US President Donald Trump.
RPT-UPDATE 1-OECD warns New Zealand on low labour productivity, endorses debt limits
WELLINGTON, June 15 The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) warned New Zealand on Thursday that low labour productivity poses long-term challenges for the country despite its solid growth prospects.
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Movement in the NBA standings has led to changes on the pre-All Star game mock draft board.
The Orlando Magic and Minnesota Timberwolves have dropped into the top five, with the Philadelphia 76ers now at No. 6. And for the first time in 2017, the New York Knicks are projected to pick top 10.
While Markelle Fultz misses games to nurse a knee injury, UCLA's Lonzo Ball and Kansas' Josh Jackson continue strengthening their stock by playing some of their best ball of the year.
Two breakout juniors have quietly crept up the board to No. 15 and No. 19. And with a few teams making trades to acquire multiple picks, more international players could jump into the first round as draft-and-stash plays.
Draft order based on NBA standings heading into Tuesday night's games. Draft-pick trades were accounted for.
SALT LAKE CITY -- Willie Nelson cut a performance in Utah short, saying that the high altitude made him feel unwell. The performance took place near Salt Lake City on Sunday night at the USANA Amphitheatre in suburban West Valley City.
He later apologized in a statement posted to his Twitter and Facebook accounts, saying, "I am very sorry to have to cut the Salt Lake City performance short tonight."
The 84-year-old country music legend explained: "The altitude got to me. I am feeling better now and headed for lower ground."
Nelson's publicist didn't immediately respond to a request for further comment Monday.
Nelson was forced to cancel several concerts earlier this year because of what his publicist said was a bad cold.
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Cutlery that you’re only allowed to use when guests are over.
Incessant bargaining
Reusing cola bottles to store water.
The box of Danish cookies which always holds your mother’s knitting and crochet needles.
Sounds familiar? It should, to all members of Indian middle class families, says FilterCopy in its new comedy sketch (above).
It’s a hilarious way to be reminded of who you are.
"It's time not to look to China to solve this problem," says Former U.S. Defense Secretary William J. Perry, who was in office when a deal with North Korea was last struck.
Photos: Man Utd players celebrate Valentine’s Day
Happy Valentine's Day to my fiancé. Here's to a lifetime of making amazing memories starting this summer as Mrs Smalling ❤️💍 pic.twitter.com/z8ChXGlBCb — Chris Smalling (@ChrisSmalling) February 14, 2017
Manchester United players have been sharing photos of their better halves to celebrate Valentine’s Day.
With United’s packed fixture list free until Thursday night’s Europa League clash with French side Saint Etienne, the Red Devils players were able to get romantic on February 14. Ooh la la!
Chris Smalling, David De Gea, Bastian Schweinsteiger and Matteo Darmian were among those to post tweets and photos in honour of their Valentine’s today.
Here is a look at what they had to say.
Mrs. Sullivan was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on December 26, 1945, the daughter of the late Cecil H. Rogers and Robbie Stephens Rogers. She was a 1964 graduate of Southwest Atlanta High School and had worked for Dixie Converting for 37 years.
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ATHENS, Greece — A Greek prosecutor has ordered an investigation into allegations of financial mismanagement in the local branch of UNICEF.
UNICEF said last week it was “terminating its arrangements” with its national committee in Greece “due to concerns arising out of a recent independent audit.”
UNICEF said in a statement it has concluded that “the necessary reforms” in the Greek committee won’t be achieved. It offered no further details.
An Athens prosecutor ordered the probe Tuesday following claims by the head of UNICEF’s Greek committee that an audit of the local branch’s finances revealed alleged mismanagement.
UNICEF has said it will continue its work with children in Greece through its regional office for Europe and central Asia, in collaboration with the Greek government and civil society partners.
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NEWKIRK, Okla. (AP) - Residents of the small town of Newkirk, Oklahoma, near the Kansas border are worried about Department of Homeland Security plans to conduct a bioterrorism response drill near town.
The government plans to release what it says are inert chemicals into the atmosphere to gauge how authorities might respond to a bioterror event.
But some concerned residents in Newkirk and nearby towns such as Arkansas City, Kansas, say they've been stonewalled by Homeland Security and don't know enough about the chemicals. Most of their questions involve the government's use of DiPel, a biological insecticide that's approved for use in organic farming.
The government says it's safe and won't harm humans or animals, but residents say they need more assurances the chemical won't get into a nearby waterway and acres of cropland.
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On June 7, terrorists successfully attacked Iran's parliament building and the tomb of the regime's founder, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. At the end of the gun and suicide bomb attack, 17 were dead and 43 wounded.
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BEIJING China's commerce ministry said on Thursday that it is highly concerned by the European Union (EU) decision to slap 18.1 percent to 35.9 percent anti-dumping duty on China's hot-rolled steel coil.
China urged the EU to "correct its mistake" in levying the anti-dumping duty and said it would take "necessary measures" to protect Chinese firms rights, according to the statement posted on the commerce ministry's website.
(Reporting by Beijing Monitoring Desk; Editing by Christian Schmollinger)
OTTAWA—The European Union parliament approved a trade deal with Canada on Wednesday after three hours of debate and years of negotiations.
The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement between Canada and the European Union, also known as CETA, was adopted by a vote of 408-254 with 33 abstentions.
Here are some facts about the deal:
Canada is the EU’s 12th most important trading partner. The EU is Canada’s second-largest trading partner after the U.S. and accounts for nearly 10 per cent of its external trade.
The Good Food 100, the brainchild of a Boulder entrepreneur and her partner, launches today with a list of the top restaurants and institutions nationwide working to make the food supply more sustainable. Kimbal Musk, co-founder of The Kitchen and a proponent of local, sustainable food sourcing, said the Good Food 100 is an important step toward making a healthy food supply a priority.
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Incredible five bed, 5.5 bath new home with 6,700 square feet on three finished levels within walking distance to downtown Bethesda! Four covered porches, three fireplaces, huge chef's kitchen and quartz countertops throughout. Amazing rec room with full bar/seating, tiered and wired media room, hardwoods on main and upper levels, 9- and 10-foot ceilings, rear staircase, oversized two-car garage with storage and a backyard big enough for a pool!
Shango Premium Cannabis is for when you feel like you've seen it all. This fast-growing chain has locations all over Oregon and is already planning a location in soon-to-be-legal Las Vegas. This higher-end, connoisseur-focused shop prefers to grow its own product rather than sell the same thing as countless other retailers. Not only does Shango earn the "premium" in its name, it curates its best-in-class flowers with a true eye for outstanding genetics. Its proprietary Orion's Belt and Chong's Choice Sativa (endorsed by Tommy Chong, who hand-picked the strain) are delightful, and both are among our favorite strains this year. Additionally, Shango produces its own extracts and vape cartridges, offering in-house and third-party edibles and topicals.
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Mississippi's only abortion clinic sues state after governor signs nation's most restrictive abortion law
People are TOO IMPATIENT in their cars. We shout out to Puerto Rico, where we’re very concerned about lives there. Mansfield Hollow Cyclocross is THIS WEEKEND! An update on the people who were injured in the Kalamazoo pickup truck vs. bike accident. Fall riding and rail trails are great! Plus, the ten types of cyclists you’ll find on club rides.
Jordan Areaux had a plan about how she was going to deliver the news that her first child was on the way. She and boyfriend Masyn Lehl had a photo taken of them posing against a backdrop of snow capped pines at a Christmas tree farm holding a sign with the chalk-written message: "Dear Santa July 2017."
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Tennis world champions may be shining on court at the Hopman Cup, but it's the youngsters of the game stealing the spotlight.
Access to new cholesterol-lowering drugs is so tightly controlled and patients’ out-of-pocket costs are so high that fewer than a third of those doctors prescribe the drugs get them, a new study found. Dreamstime TNS
Two-time defending champions Real Madrid will play big-spending Paris Saint-Germain in the last 16 of the Champions League after the draw on Monday.
Real’s La Liga rivals Barcelona were drawn against Chelsea, while English Premier League leaders Manchester City play Basel.
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× Memphis sees 1st homicide of year after men in car shoot into crowd
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A woman has been killed Sunday evening in Parkway Village.
She is the city’s first victim of homicide in 2017.
Police said a group of people were standing outside a home in the 3000 block of Danville Road around 8 p.m.
A white vehicle drove by and stopped at the corner, about 100 yards away from the crowd, police said.
The two men in the vehicle then shot toward the group, hitting a woman, police said.
Police responded to the scene, where the victim was pronounced dead.
Police are looking for the shooters.
Alexander Devine Children’s Hospice Service has been named as the official charity partner for a running festival in September.
VitalityMove, co-founded by Olympic medallist Jessica Ennis-Hill, is a running and music event set up to encourage the nation to get fit.
The event on Sunday, September 17, will include a variety of runs through Windsor Great Park set to music.
Julia Philipson, fundraiser for the hospice charity, said: “We are absolutely thrilled to be partnering with VitalityMove at the Windsor Great Park for their inaugural event.
“We’d love to see all our local friends and families getting involved in VitalityMove, from having fun dancing around the one music mile, up to the more challenging 10km run.”
The event will be suitable for runners of all abilities.
Visit www.vitalitymove.co.uk for information.
About Local Dementia Helpline - Ripon
Each year trained Dementia Forward staff answer thousands of calls. They speak to people with dementia, their families, friends, carers, health professionals and communities. Each call is confidential and is an opportunity to let someone know that they are not alone. Dementia can be complex, and Dementia Forward's friendly, trained staff can provide support and guidance to help people through what can be a difficult time. The helpline is the portal to receiving a wider range of carefully designed services.Support Advisors offer an initial home visit to meet and discuss the individual needs of anyone who is referred, or self refers to Dementia Forward. Following the initial visit, they can open other doors for people, being the gateway to other organisations who can also help, such as health and social care providers, financial advisors and other specialist support organisations.
Pizza party fundraiser for Parkdale Community Food Bank. Raffle, auction, dance party and toy mountain build. 9 pm-1 am. Free admission and pizza, bring an unopened toy for extra raffle tickets.
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Judy Woodruff to Janet Yellin on the PBS NewsHour tonight. Kudos to a human Fed Chair, who deigned to appear without smoke and mirrors on regular TV on her last night on the job.
Me? Last work day, I woulda been down at the Irish pub. Fer sher.
MEXICO CITY — The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has called for Mexico to take urgent action in the northern border city of Nuevo Laredo, where at least 23 people have disappeared since the start of February.
The human rights authority says there are strong indications that a federal security force is responsible. It says a local human rights organization believes there have been at least 40 such disappearances.
In a statement Wednesday, the U.N. office said that it had documented the disappearances of 21 males and two females, including at least five minors.
According to statements to U.N. investigators, the disappearances typically occur at night while the victims are walking along or driving on roads. Sometimes their burned and bullet-riddled vehicles are found on roadsides.
NEW IBERIA, La. (KLFY)- The body was found this morning at the intersection of Margret and Mixon streets. According to the Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office, no foul play is suspected.
Deputies said the body is of a man who was reported missing from Franklin on Dec. 5.
Franklin Police released public statement about a missing person on Dec. 7 in an effort to locate Leonard Poldery, 60.
Police said he was was possibly going to the New Iberia area in his green 1999 Ford Expedition.
Today, authorities confirmed that the body is Poldery’s.
We will update this story as more information becomes available.
The Calumet County Sheriff's Department says they received a report of a fatal car crash at 2:00 AM this morning. When they arrived at the scene on Highway 151 in the area of Geiser Road in the Town of Charlestown, they found an eastbound car had left the road and hit a tree. The driver, a 26 year old man from the city of Kiel, was pronounced dead at the scene. He was the only person in the car at the time of the crash. His name has not been released. The crash is still under investigation.
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Another 6 inches or more of lake-effect snow is likely from Lake Erie’s eastern end to parts of northern New York after a weekend storm buried parts of the Buffalo area.
The National Weather Service says winter storm watches are in effect from Monday night into Wednesday morning for the region stretching from New York southwest corner to the Vermont border.
Forecasters say lake-effect storms are expected to drop 2 inches to more than a half foot of snow across the region, with lesser accumulations in the Southern Tier, Albany area and Hudson Valley. The snow will be accompanied by winds that could gust to 40 mph near some lakeshore areas.
The weather service says Sunday’s storm dumped 10 inches to 20 inches of snow across an area south and southeast of Buffalo.
CASPER, Wyo. (AP) — The Wyoming Highway Patrol says a Montana man in a stolen car led troopers on a 50-mile chase in southeast Wyoming.
The patrol got a report Tuesday about the silver sedan going north on Interstate 25 in Laramie County at 100 mph. A trooper in Platte County tried to pull the Subaru over but it didn’t stop.
The driver led offers on a chase topping 120 mph and even collided with a snowplow before troopers used their vehicles to finally block the car.
The patrol says 32-year-old Jonathan Wayne Hankinson of Laurel, Montana, is charged with possession of stolen property, aggravated assault on a peace officer, fleeing and eluding, and reckless endangering.
The chase slightly injured a trooper and damaged three law enforcement vehicles.
Fort Wayne police have identified the two victims in Saturday's shooting on Jason Drive, and say the shooting appears to be drug-related.
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Vaeao (wrist) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Les Bowen of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Vaeao only did individual work on Friday, so it is likely he'd still be rather limited if he were able to suit up. He has not played in any of the last three weeks and probably should not be counted on to make much of an impact in this one either. At least he is inching closer to a return.
New Jersey Devils, from left, Taylor Hall, Damon Severson 28), Travis Zajac and Stefan Noesen celebrate a goal by Zajac during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, in Newark, N.J. The Devils won 3-1.
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They called him the China Clipper and King Kwong. A Vernon man’s larger than life reputation as the NHL first Asian player has lasted way beyond his brief moment on the ice. Larry Kwong is being remembered for breaking down racial barriers when they too were larger than life. Travis Lowe reports.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers in the southeast region say they used a taser to help rescue a fawn that had wire tangled around its neck.
The frisky fawn was frantic and tried to run from its rescuers, so they fired a stun gun to “temporarily immobilize it.”
After deploying the taser, one officer held the fawns legs while another cut the wire tangled around its neck.
The fawn seemed to shake off the shock just fine.
“Watch it run off at full speed,” CPW officials tweeted.
Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus was given his second day off Wednesday and first since April 21. He leads the club with a .292 batting average and 15 doubles. Paul Moseley pmoseley@star-telegram.com
Katie Price flashed the flesh as she stripped off for a saucy calendar shoot
The 39-year-old - who is now a regular panellist on Loose Women - flashed her bare bust as she writhed around on a Miami beach while posing up a storm.
Katie could be seen whipping off her bikini top, before she laid down in the ocean while gazing seductively at the camera with a cheeky grin plastered across her face.
The star could also be seen giving onlookers a glimpse of her bare bottom as she sat on the sands as the water made its way over her naked body.
Katie’s blonde locks were wet and wavy from the waves and she looked to be having a blast as she put her hands in the air while covering her ample assets with a straw hat in another sizzling shot.
Democrat Phil Murphy is far outpacing Republican Kim Guadagno in the race to replace outgoing Gov. Chris Christie, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released Wednesday.
The poll found Mr. Murphy leading Ms. Guadagno 55% to 26%, although many New Jersey voters said they were still unfamiliar with both contenders. About half of the poll’s respondents said they hadn’t heard enough about either candidate to form an opinion,...
Ballots are due for school levy and bond elections around the state, including three local districts with current measures. The biggest one is up in the Toledo School District, where voters are being asked to approve a $14.2 million bond measure; money from that measure would be used to upgrade and renovate Toledo High School, along with other capital improvements to Toledo Elementary School and Middle School. A supermajority of 60 percent is needed to pass this measure. Voters in the Toutle Lake School District are voting on a three-year Maintenance and Operations Levy, as are the voters in the Woodland School District. Ballots must be postmarked or dropped off by 8 pm today to be valid for counting.
(NBC News) Tension over North Korea’s latest missile test was evident at President Trump’s first White House Easter Egg Roll Monday.
When asked if he had a message for North Korea, President Trump replied “Gotta behave”.
The White House is signaling that it is leaning on China to help ramp down North Korea, but holding all options open.
At the United Nations Monday, North Korea’s ambassador blamed the United States for escalating tensions.
“The DPRK is ready to react to any mode of war desired by the Americans,” said Ambassador Kim In Ryong.
Vice President Mike Pence, in South Korea on a previously planned trip, doubled down on the president’s message.
“The era of strategic patience is over,” Pence said.
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A 55-year-old man has succumbed to his injuries in hospital more than a week after a motorcycle crash in Thames Centre.
Michael Voogt, 55, from London, died after he was rushed to hospital Sept. 27 from a collision with an SUV on Catherine Street, west of Shaw Road, around 3:40 p.m.
Police said an SUV was slowing down to enter a driveway when it was struck by a three-wheeled motorcycle.
The driver of the SUV was not injured.
Middlesex OPP say no charges have been laid.
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US president Donald Trump plans to announce steel and aluminum tariffs on the European Union on Thursday, according to the Wall Street Journal. China was hit by a 25 percent tariff on steel and 10 percent one on aluminum in March, while an exemption for EU products, to allow further talks, expires on Friday. The EU has threatened to impose tariffs on American products in return.
Since the wedding announcement on Monday, felicitations are in order for one of the most loved couples of tinsel town, and
The most-awaited wedding of 2017 took place in Italy at a countryside resort named Borgo Finocchieto, one of the most expensive holiday properties in the world.
A string of Bollywood celebrities including Shah Rukh Khan, and Kajol have congratulated the newlyweds.
Here's what the stars tweeted:
Ab yeh hui na real Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi. My love to both @AnushkaSharma & @imVkohli May God bless u with happiness & health pic.twitter.com/ymsT2Ay9Fh — (@iamsrk) December 11, 2017
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The restaurant at CORE: Club isn't easy to get into, but its certainly a place you want to be — particularly around lunch time.
For starters, you'll need to pony up a $50,000 initiation fee and approximately $17,000 in annual dues to join the elite club's ranks, which include NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, billionaire fashion entrepreneur J. Christopher Burch, former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci, and Blackstone Group CEO Stephen Schwarzman.
When we visited on a recent Tuesday around lunchtime, the restaurant was bustling with bigwigs dining on the fine Italian and French-inspired cuisine.
Luckily, CORE: Club founder Jennie Enterprise invited us to join her for lunch. Here's what it was like.
DO'S AND DON'Ts. Every country has its idiosyncrasies. This is not farfetched as I went to Rwanda, writes ANGELICA NANKIGA.
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Motorists faced tailbacks near a Telford retail park after three cars were involved in a collision in icy conditions.
One person suffered whiplash injuries during the smash which happened shortly after noon at the Ketley Brook island near the Wrekin Retail Park.
The crash resulted in queues on Whitchurch Drive.
Insp Paul Kitosi-Isanga said one of the motorists left the scene before officers arrived after exchanging details with the other drivers.
"The collision was the result of the inclement weather conditions," Insp Kitosi-Isanga said.
Khalid‘s joint “OTW” is arguably one of the best songs this summer, and now we’ve got a visual to accompany the jam.
The singer is joined by the track’s collaborators, 6LACK and Ty Dolla $ign, for a video that throws it back to the early 2000’s. The videos open up with the musicians donning matching orange bomber jackets, and continues with the fun throughout the whole visual. If you miss the times when music videos used to be all over television, this one is for you.
Check out the music video for OTW and reminisce on the good ole days.
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BUFFALO, N.Y. — CJ Massinburg scored 26 points Friday night and Buffalo shot 59 per cent from the field on its way to a 92-86 win over Western Michigan.
Massinburg hit a 3-pointer to make it 84-72 with 1:45 left and made 8 of 10 foul shots in the final minute to help the Bulls (17-6, 9-1 Mid-American Conference) hold on for the win.
Buffalo made 34 of 58 from the field, including 10 of 21 from 3-point range. Jeremy Harris made all four of his 3-point attempts and scored 16, Nick Perkins added 17 points and Wes Clark had 13 points, six rebounds and nine assists.
Thomas Wilder led the Broncos (13-10, 5-5) with 34 points. He made 10 of 17 from the field, 3 of 5 from 3-point range and 9 of 12 from the foul line.
Brandon Johnson had 13 points, Drake LaMont added 12 and Reggie Jones scored 11 for Western Michigan.
A high school golfer in Michigan was caught off guard by an unlikely opponent.Photos of the attack are going viral as Blissfield High School golfer Devon Gilson-Pitts was attacked on the golf course by the big bird on April 21.The golfers had just finished teeing off and were walking down the fairway when they passed a goose nest.The goose started flying toward the teen and ended up on top of him.Blissfield High School posted the photos on social media with the caption "And you thought golf was boring?"The student was not hurt but he says his pride was injured."At no point in my life, I never thought golf would be fun or exciting till yesterday. We have a great group of kids on the golf team and had some excitement on the course yesterday," Gilson-Pitts wrote on Facebook.
A successful Shetland Boat Week drew to a close at the weekend with a number of events including a parade on Saturday.
Tens of boats took part in the parade through the harbour, which begun at the festival’s Hay’s Dock base.
The Boat Week celebration of Shetland’s cultural connections ties to the sea culminated yesterday with a Sunday session aboard the Swan.
• For more on Boat Week see Friday’s Shetland Times.
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An Ottawa-area couple who wed more than 78 years ago say the key to their successful marriage was never arguing, combined with daily reminders that they care.
Nelson and Margaret Evoy got married on Oct. 22, 1938. They had met five years earlier while skating in a park when Margaret was 13 and Nelson was 15.
The couple celebrated Valentine’s Day over the weekend a retirement home in Kanata, Ont., where they were joined by dozens of family members, including great-great-grandchildren.
Margaret said she believes married people “have to show each other, pretty well daily … how much (they) care.”
Nelson agreed. “I thanked her for every meal we ever had,” he said.
It also helped that they never argued, according to Nelson. In fact, they get along so well that their eight decades together “doesn’t seem that long,” he said.
Margaret concurred, adding that she feels “very blessed to have a good husband.”
“He was always very patient.”
With a report from CTV Ottawa’s Matt Skube
Equipment failure temporarily plunged Palace Station into darkness late Sunday night.
Power went out around 10:25 p.m. and affected more than 275 customers, according to the NVEnergy website.
Lori Nelson, vice president of corporate communications for Station Casinos, said the property was operating on backup generators and that power had been restored around midnight.
An electrical fire at the Rio last week left around 400 rooms and 17 floors of the property without power through the New Year’s weekend.
In November, the Paris Las Vegas was shut down for several hours after construction workers drilled through the resort’s main power line. In that incident, the entire resort went dark, including emergency lights.
Jay Purves, the vice president of Contemporary Services Corporation, or CSC, Las Vegas branch, walks among concert goers on his first day back at a large event since he worked during last Sunday's mass shooting Friday, Oct. 6, 2017, on the outskirts of Las Vegas. Purves and his colleagues at a private security firm manning the Route 91 Harvest music festival Sunday night in Las Vegas were a force of 200 unarmed first responders who helped people exit amid the panic. Despite the fresh trauma and losing one of their own, many of the company's guards are returning to work events for the first time again this weekend. Gregory Bull AP Photo
BRUSSELS, March 29 A European Commission's spokeswoman said on Wednesday that the EU executive could not confirm reports of a preliminary deal between Greece and its international creditors on the terms of the country's bailout programme.
Sources close to the talks had said earlier on Wednesday that Greece had reached an agreement with its lenders on key labour reforms, spending cuts and energy issues, moving closer to clinching a deal before a meeting of euro zone finance ministers on April 7. (Reporting by Francesco Guarascio)
EL PASO, Texas — Jon Elmore scored 22 points with seven rebounds and five assists, and Marshall maintained safe distance down the stretch to beat UTEP 74-65 on Saturday night.
C.J. Burks' 3-pointer started an early 10-0 Marshall run and the Thundering Herd went up 19-10 with 9:48 before halftime. Evan Gilyard had a 3-point play for UTEP before Marshall established a 6-0 spurt and led by 10. Marshall's last three baskets of the half on 3s from Elmore, Jarrod West and Burks made it 34-24 at halftime.
The Miners closed to 36-31 within the first two minutes of the second half before Ajdin Penava made a 3 and Burks made 1 of 2 foul shots. Omega Harris' layup pulled the Miners within three points, and with 4:04 left, Gilyard shaved UTEP's deficit to 61-59, but the Miners never got closer.
Burks scored 16 points and Penava contributed 15 points and seven boards for the Thundering Herd (15-8, 6-4 Conference USA).
According to the Environment Canada forecast, Saskatoon is in for a gloomy looking Tuesday.
In the morning, skies are expected to be mainly cloudy, bringing along a 60 per cent chance of rain with winds gusting out of the west at speeds of 40-60 kilometres per hour. Afternoon temperatures are forecast to reach a high of 23 C.
Wind gusts will slow in the evening to 20 kilometres per hour as skies clear and the low hits 9 C.
Saskatoon’s record temperatures for August 15 were sent in 1961, when temperatures reached a high of 33.9 C, and in 1930, when the weather cooled off to a brisk 0.6 C.
Kirstenbosch Garden, Cape Town
Known as one of Africa’s most beautiful gardens, the Kirstenbosch Garden, which has the Table Mountains overlooking it, is an ideal spot to declare your wish to spend the rest of your life with your loved one. The garden was established in 1913 to promote, conserve and display the extraordinarily rich and diverse flora of southern Africa and was the first botanical gardens in the world to be devoted to a country’s indigenous flora. It has a variety of plant life, including fynbos and cycads. It lies in the heart of the Cape Floristic Region, also known as the Cape Floral Kingdom, which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004.
Kirstenbosch is open to visitors every day from 08h00 to 19h00 in summer and from 08h00 to 18h00 in winter.
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Tom Brady was intercepted twice by Xavien Howard and held without a third-down conversion Monday night, and the Miami Dolphins snapped the New England Patriots‘ eight-game winning streak with a surprising 27-20 victory.
The Dolphins (6-7) were 11-point underdogs at home, but they kept the Patriots (10-3) from clinching their ninth consecutive AFC East title — at least for another week.
Brady went 24 for 43 for 233 yards and one touchdown. Miami sacked him twice and hit him five times, and held the Patriots to 25 yards rushing. New England was 0 for 11 on third down.
The Dolphins’ Jay Cutler threw for 263 yards and three scores, including two to Jarvis Landry. Kenyan Drake had 114 yards rushing and 79 receiving.
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The Business Women’s Network of Temecula Valley is seeking new members.
The networking group meets at noon the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at the Broken Yolk in Temecula. The luncheon meeting costs $18, which includes lunch, a beverage and tip.
Attendees are asked to RSVP by noon the Monday before a meeting by emailing Lisa@EnduringFitness4u.com.
Founded in 1992, the Business Women’s Network aims to promote women in business.
Information: Business Women’s Network of Temecula Valley on Facebook.com; business-womens-network-temecula.com
KALAMAZOO, Mich. (WOOD) — Nobody celebrates Valentine’s Day quite like the Kalamazoo Wings. They held their annual Pink Ice game on Tuesday, also decked out in pink uniforms as they took on the Fort Wayne Komets.
The K-Wings won 3-1.
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The Pink Ice game benefits breast cancer research.
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Philadelphia Eagles fans have a bad reputation. Ever since fans threw snowballs at Santa in the 1960's, Eagles fans are viewed as mean spirited.
ABC6 Sports reporter Kainani Stevens went looking for Philly fans to see if the reputation has merit.
ROME (AP) — Italians fed up with the country's lousy postal service may now have found a culprit: Police say they discovered nearly a half-ton of undelivered mail in a rogue postman's garage.
The postal police said the 573-kilogram stash in the Vicenza home of the 56-year-old postman was the biggest seizure of mail ever undertaken in Italy.
The missing mail had been collecting for the past eight years and included utility bills, bank statements, old phone books and political propaganda mailings from the 2010 regional elections.
Police were tipped off when volunteers from a recycling center reported receiving 25 big yellow containers from the postal service, with mail still inside. The postal police say the mail will now be delivered to its rightful owners, a few years late.
Saraki’s victory at CCT: What Nigerians are saying
Nigerians have taken to the social media to react to the Code of Conduct Tribunal’s dismissal of the charges of false assets declaration against Senate President, Bukola Saraki. In his ruling, Chairman of the tribunal, Danladi Umar, declared that the prosecution team had failed to provide sufficient evidence to prove that Saraki was indeed guilty […]
Saraki’s victory at CCT: What Nigerians are saying
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Chesterfield are missing Sam Hird today for their vital clash at home to MK Dons.
The centre-half, who recently had a hernia operation, is a notable absentee from the starting line-up having been taken ill.
The other change sees Gboly Ariyibi drop to the bench after a disappointing display in the 1-0 defeat by Port Vale.
Tom Anderson comes into the defence to cover for Hird while Jake Beesley will play up front with Ched Evans.
Chesterfield: Fulton, O’Neil, Donohue, Evatt, Anderson, Mitchell, Liddle, Nolan, O’Shea, Evans, Beesley. Not used: Allinson, Gardner, Dimaio, Simons, Wilkinson, Ariyibi, Morrison.
MK Dons: Lewington, Walsh, Upson, Potter, Reeves, GB Williams, Agard, Downing, Aneke, Maynard. Not used: Nicholls, GC Williams, Hendry, Powell, Rasulo, Brittain, Tshimanga.
Real Madrid transfer news: Rivaldo has urged Neymar to move to the Bernabeu
Neymar has been linked with a stunning summer deal to the Bernabeu.
The Paris Saint-Germain striker is believed to have been courted by Real ever since he left Barcelona for France last summer.
There has been so much chatter over a move that Real released a statement on Monday denying their interest.
But Rivaldo, who won the World Cup with Brazil in 2002 and two La Liga titles at Barcelona, thinks Neymar should head to the Bernabeu.
The 46-year-old told Sport Bild that if Neymar wants to win the Ballon d’Or “he should play for one of the biggest clubs in the world.”
Bob Jungels secured the Quick-Step Floors team their first Liege-Bastogne-Liege victory thanks to a daring solo breakaway.
Bob Jungels' bravery paid off in the Liege-Bastogne-Liege as the Quick-Step Floors rider cruised to glory in the 104th edition of the race.
Jungels went on a solo breakaway with nearly 20 kilometres to go and, despite several big names positioned in the chasing pack, remained clear of the field to coast over the line.
The Luxembourg national champion finished in a time of six hours, 24 minutes and 44 seconds to secure his team's first ever win in the one-day classic.
EF Education First/Drapac rider Michael Woods claimed second place after seeing off AG2R La Mondiale's Romain Bardet in a sprint.
Julian Alaphilippe of Quick-Step Floors was fourth, while Vincenzo Nibali (Bahrain–Merida) and Alejandro Valverde (Movistar) faded in the closing stages to finish 13th and 31st respectively.
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A major breakdown of the heat supply left the southern districts of Sofia to freezing temperatures and without hot water, reported BGNES.
The problem occurred between 1 and 2 o'clock in the morning. According to the information of Toplofikatsia - in Sofia without heating, there are the neighborhoods of ''Belite brezi'', ''Strelbishte'', ''Krasno selo'' and parts of ''Gotse Delchev''.
Residents of ''Borovo'' also alarmed in the social networks that they were left without heating and without hot water after midnight.
They will work until they fully restore the heating system, official information reads.
I called a veterinarian after pondering this issue, and he confirmed my concern. People in the areas hit by mud are walking their dogs. Since they are closer to the ground and subject to same health problems as humans, the vet said that people should take their dogs to walk down by the beach or another area without the mud. Montecito is full of toxic dust that could harm pets as well as humans.
A health-minded café, bakery, salad and sandwich bar, and market have united to offer Fort Lauderdale its first all-vegan spot specializing in plant-based foods.
On April 20, Vegan Fine Foods opened at 330 NW Second St. in the city's Riverwalk neighborhood. The 4,000-square-foot space is a one-stop shop for those looking for organic produce and vegan groceries, eat a healthy meal, have a cup of coffee, or sip a glass of wine or beer.
Vegan Fine Foods is the brainchild of Florida Atlantic University professor Steven Smith, who says he styled the market and eatery after a number of his favorite brands, including the New York City-based upscale grocery chain Dean & DeLuca. The venue offers an array of organic produce, vegan products, coffee and tea at the in-house café, and a bar where patrons can craft bowls, wraps, pitas, hot "dawgs," and veggie burgers.
A Statham, Georgia, woman was killed Feb. 13, 2017, on the Gray Bypass, marking the third traffic for fatality in four days. Jones county sheriff Butch Reece explains he has been in contact with the Georgia Department of Transportation about the dangerous intersection since the new highway opened in December. Video by Liz Fabian
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Cape Coral man arrested for drug trafficking, possession
A 36-year-old man was arrested Tuesday in connection with a drug trafficking investigation, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office.
Johney Hall, of Cape Coral, is facing charges of driving with a suspended license, trafficking in heroin, possession of cocaine, possession of methamphetamines, possession of marijuana, and possession of THC oil, according to the sheriff’s office.
Hall is accused of trafficking drugs out of his home on the 1500 block of Southeast 42nd Terrace, according to the sheriff’s office. Deputies and members of the Cape Coral Police Department executed a search warrant after a traffic stop where Hall was driving with a suspended licence and in possession of heroin and cocaine.
Additional amounts of the following substances were found inside Hall’s home: 11.5 grams of heroin, 18.27 grams of cocaine, 2.05 grams of methamphetamines, and 4.33 grams of THC oil, according to the sheriff’s office.
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CURWENSVILLE – The Rotary Club of Curwensville welcomed Lydia Whipple, program specialist with the Clearfield County Conservation District to its weekly meeting Aug. 8.
Whipple provided an overview of the many programs administered by the CCCD and summarized the intent of each program, as well as a review and timeline of the fundraising and educational events planned for the year.
Additional information can be obtained at www.clfdccd.com. From left are Kathy Gillespie, program sponsor, Whipple, speaker, CCCD
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What is the plan?
Ferris wasn't planned and neither was Segeyaro both were just a fortune of circumstance. So what was the plan for 2016 because whatever it was it didn't work so who is responsible for that? I doubt it was Peacock and Sinfield!!
Perhaps GH would have done well not to fall out with his captain and then only Peacock would have retired in 2015 but the CEO has a plan.
It also highlighted claims made by David Cameron, the former Prime Minister, that Article 50 would have to be triggered immediately after a Brexit vote as being false.
The group examined 19 claims in total but only two were proven to be true.
New proposals being considered by ministers would see the existing Youth Mobility Scheme which applies to people aged 18 to 30 from countries like Australia, Canada and Japan rolled out to cover countries across the EU.
Lord Green, co-founder of the Migration Watch UK think tank, who is backing the idea told The Telegraph rolling out such a scheme would be “perfectly feasible”.
He said: “First of all it has the great advantage that it would maintain links between Europe and the UK in the long term.
“Secondly, it would have no long term impact on net migration. You could also make it so that they would not qualify for any benefits, which they probably wouldn’t anyway.”
He added: “It would keep the youth of England and the UK and Europe in touch with each other.”
The Britain's Got Talent comedian – who has cerebral palsy – sailed through Monday night's Britain's Got Talent 2018 semi-final show, and was the first act confirmed for Sunday night's main event.
However, that could all be in jeopardy after a catastrophic fall at his hotel following the excitement of making it through.
Lost Voice Guy – whose real name is Lee Ridley – shared a photo of his bruised and battered face to his Twitter page.
The 37-year-old sported a nasty bump on his forehead and a bandage covering his nose.
EFFINGHAM -- He makes his home in Effingham, but that's seldom where you'll find longtime umpire-referee-starting gate official Dave Feldhake.
The youth sports enthusiast spends his free time all across Illinois helping keep order and adding in his trademark jokes to keep athletes loose in tense moments.
This year marks 45 years since Feldhake began giving his time to the young athletes of the community.
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The following career opportunities in Libya have been recently advertised:
Security Assistant, UNICEF – United Nations Children’s Fund
Livelihoods Project Manager, Oxfam
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Mike Pence will meet with the full House Republican Conference to talk about the party’s plan to dismantle Obama’s signature health care law. | AP Photo Pence to huddle with House Republicans Wednesday
Vice President-elect Mike Pence will rally House Republicans Wednesday morning on a plan to repeal Obamacare, POLITICO has learned — a counter-punch to President Barack Obama’s visit to the Hill the same day.
Pence will meet with the full House Republican Conference to talk about the party’s plan to dismantle Obama’s signature health care law, according to a House Republican leadership aide. The meeting is House Republicans’ first of the new Congress, which kicks off Tuesday.
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Obamacare repeal and replacement is a top priority for the right.
Obama is also scheduled to meet with House and Senate Democrats Wednesday morning. The rare gathering between the outgoing president and the left is focused strictly on plotting ways to gum-up the GOP’s Obamacare repeal efforts.
This week we go back in time to look at the history of the modern handbag and a crash course in the top trends for modern brides. Then, a sweet Chic & Charitable that will leave you and your taste buds smiling. And be sure to stay tuned for a look back at the evolution of the SMU Look brand.
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Kieran Alder has left Bishop's Cleeve to join Hellenic League Premier Division side Tuffley Rovers.
Striker Jack Sklenar is also looking for a new club after leaving the Mitres.
Boss Steve Cleal has brought in Ben Tunnicliff from Tuffley, but he will not feature in Saturday's FA Trophy preliminary round tie against Larkhall Athletic.
Tunnicliff's younger brother Will is currently on loan at Cleeve from Gloucester City.
Cleal has also put in a seven day approach for Fairford Town centre-half Ben Saunders.
Skipper Kirk Layton is struggling with a neck problem, but is hoping to be fit to face Larkhall.
The WOS home Softball game vs. Bridge City, tomorrow night, 4/18/17, will be Varsity only beginning at 5:30. It is also Senior Night
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Baku. 27 January. REPORT.AZ/ Yerevan hosts Armenian-Iranian business forum on January 27.
Report informs referring to the Armenian media, the event discusses perspectives for establishment of free economic zones in Armenia and cooperation with mutually profitable terms.
Executive director and chairman of free economic zone “Araz” Mohsen Khadem Arabbagi, Armenian members of Iranian parliament and other officials represent Iran at the meeting.
Chairman of trade and industry chamber Martin Sarkisyan and heads of companies represent Armenia.
HONOLULU (AP) - The Navy has estimated that the least expensive method of double-walling its fuel tanks that in 2014 spilled 27,000 gallons of fuel could cost between $500 million and $2 billion.
The Honolulu Star-Advertiser reported Monday that the costs are part of an agreement entered into by the Navy, Defense Logistics Agency, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and state Department of Health to upgrade the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility.
The facility, with 20 giant underground tanks that cumulatively hold 250 million gallons of fuel, is deemed by the military to be an essential facility for operations across the Indo-Asia-Pacific.
In December, the Navy submitted a tank upgrade study that examines three single-wall options and includes improved repair and restoration as the most basic option, as well as two double-wall designs and one tank-within-a-tank design.
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In this file photo from Oct. 2, 2015, Douglas County Sheriff John Hanlin, right, addresses the media at a news conference at the Roseburg Public Safety Building in Roseburg. In this file photo from Oct. 2, 2015, Douglas County Sheriff John Hanlin, right, addresses the media at a news conference at the Roseburg Public Safety Building in Roseburg.
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While Xiaomi earphones are popular owing to crisp sound and affordable pricing, the company has now launched the Xiaomi Mi Headphones Comfort for extended use.
Xiaomi has announced the launch of the Xiaomi Mi Headphones Comfort, which are the company’s latest wired headphone offerings. It uses a simple design with a comfortable headband. The ear-cups made of plush, soft material, which the company claims doesn’t strain your ears even with extended use.
The Xiaomi Mi Headphones Comfort has intuitive controls on the left ear cup. Users can attend to calls, play/pause music, switch to previous/next tracks using the controls. The headphones come with a 1.4m stretchable matte cable that is tangle-resistant. The headphone is priced at Rs. 2999 and would be available exclusively on Mi.com.
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Author Peter Golden read from his new book, ‘Nothing is Forgotten,’ at Words Bookstore in Maplewood Village on Thursday, April 19. He led a discussion with attendees about Holocaust education and knowledge in this country, while discussing his new novel.
A 61-year-old driver suffered head and chest injuries when his pickup truck and a stolen car collided in Pico Rivera early Tuesday morning, April 24.
The crash occurred on Beverly Road and Paramount Boulevard at 4:48 a.m.
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Sgt. Rudy Ramos said after the collision, the pickup overturned, hit a traffic light and a wall. The pickup ended up on its side.
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The driver of the Honda Accord and a passenger abandoned the car. Ramos said one man ran northbound Paramount Boulevard while the other man headed south.
Ramos said firefighters freed the trapped pickup driver and took him to a hospital. He said the driver is expected to survive.
Deputies found the Accord was reported stolen Monday to the LAPD.
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[India], May 30 (ANI): Yoga guru Ramdev on Wednesday launched a new messaging application called Kimbho under his flagship company Patanjali.
Patanjali's spokesperson SK Tijarawala tweeted, "Now Bharat will speak. After launching sim cards, baba Ramdev has launched a new messaging application called Kimbho. Now Whats App will be given a competition. Our own #SwadeshiMessagingplatform. Download it directly from Google Play store."
Kimbho application is touted to be a competitor of the messaging app WhatsApp. The tagline of Kimbho is kept as "Ab Bharat Bolega".
Earlier on May 27, Ramdev launched Swadeshi Samriddhi SIM cards, in alliance with Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL). Initially, only the employees and office bearers of Patanjali will be able to avail the benefits of the SIM card. After its full-fledged launch, people will get discount of 10 percent on Patanjali products with this card. (ANI)
Edinburgh Festival Fringe: The real crime in this lecture delivered by fictional Victorian Inspector Albert Thorne is how dull it is.
Sweet Holyrood (Venue 94)
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Written and –mostly – decently performed by Steven Langley, it manages to turn the mean streets of late 19th century London into a dry recitation of various cases from the veteran Peelers with no overarching narrative – so much so, that he forgets where we are in the script occasionally. Langley proves a personable performer with a fine bell-like voice, but his character is devoid of personality (the good inspector has a peptic ulcer and, ahem, that’s it).
Rory Ford
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BERLIN (AP) - The head of Germany's domestic intelligence agency says North Korea has used its embassy in Berlin to acquire equipment apparently intended for its missile or nuclear programs.
The comments by BfV agency head Hans-Georg Maassen were released by NDR public television Saturday before a documentary airing next week. Maassen said of the embassy: "We have seen that procurement activities took place from there, from our point of view with a view to the missile program and in part also the nuclear program."
He added that "if we see such things, we prevent them," but it isn't always possible to recognize them and the activities often involve goods usable for either civilian or military purposes.
Pyongyang has faced increasing U.N. sanctions in response to its nuclear and ballistic missile tests.
Maoist Center spokesperson Pampha Bhusal termed the recent visit of Indian External Minister Sushma Swaraj was untimely. “She paid a Nepal visit on the eve of the formation of a new government and the country is under the interim prime minister. Thus the visit of Indian external Minister Swaraj is politically and diplomatically untimely,” Bhusal told ratopati.com, an online close to Maoist Center reacting on the visit.
“Had she visited Nepal following the formation of new government, it would have sent a politically good message,” said spokesperson Bhusal.”Even the visit was not taken in a good manner in the political and diplomatic sector.”
During her two day stays in Nepal, Indian External Affairs Minister Swaraj also had a one-to-one meeting with Maoist chair Prachanda.
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SPRINGFIELD - Springfield narcotics detectives assisted in arresting a Rhode Island man Friday who had been wanted for child molestation charges, police said.
Rodolfo Ortiz-Rivera, 28, was discovered "hiding out" in an apartment on Wilbraham Road, police said.
Springfield police worked together with the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Apprehension Task Force to secure Ortiz-Rivera's arrest.
He had been wanted as a Fugitive from Justice from Rhode Island, with a warrant out for his arrest, police said.
The Woonsocket police department notified the public about the warrant through its Facebook page Thursday.
When he returns to Rhode Island, Ortiz-Rivera will face a charge of 1st degree child molestation as well as a charge of indecent solicitation of a six year old female.
No further details have been released at this time.
On the markets at 9:50 a.m. (ET):
In Toronto, the S&P/TSX composite index was up 98.19 points to 16,414.72.
The Dow Jones industrial average was up 33.66 points to 24,733.87.
The Standard & Poor’s 500 index was up 7.27 points to 2,769.86.
The Nasdaq composite index was up 45.06 points to 7,770.65.
The Canadian dollar was trading at 75.28 cents US, down from Tuesday’s average value of 75.32 cents US.
FILE PHOTO: A member loyal to the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) waves an ISIL flag in Raqqa June 29, 2014.
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Islamic State on Sunday claimed an attack on U.S. forces assisting Iraqi troops in the war on the jihadist militants in northern Iraq.
Islamic State fighters fired Grad rockets on American troops east of Tal Afar, a town still under control of the militants west of Mosul, according to an online statement from the group.
The American military had said earlier that two U.S. service members had been killed and five injured during combat operations in northern Iraq on Sunday.
Islamic State's self-proclaimed "caliphate" effectively collapsed last month, when U.S.-backed Iraqi forces completed the recapture of Mosul, the militants' capital in Iraq, after a nine-month campaign.
DALLAS (Reuters) - Exxon Mobil Corp shareholders rejected a proposal on Wednesday at their annual meeting that would have split the roles of chairman and chief executive.
FILE PHOTO: A logo of Exxon Mobil is displayed on a monitor above the floor of the New York Stock Exchange shortly after the opening bell in New York, U.S., December 5, 2017. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson
Shareholders also rejected a proposal that would have forced the world’s largest publicly traded oil producer to provide greater disclosure on its lobbying expenditures. Shareholders did approve the full slate of 10 nominees to the company’s board of directors at their Dallas meeting.
After Sri Lanka lost a wicket before they had even scored a run, Dhananjaya de Silva and Kusal Silva wiped 187 runs off Bangladesh’s 513 [Read More]
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SEGUIN, Texas - Seguin police shared some sad news on Facebook as one of the department’s beloved retired K-9 officers was laid to rest on Wednesday.
The K-9 named ‘Hydro’ succumbed to a recent medical issue and passed away on Wednesday, according to the department’s page.
The post read that Hydro was vital in numerous narcotic seizures and arrests, and the department is indebted to his service.
The post ends by saying, “Rest easy...K9 Hydro, End Of Watch May 30, 2018.”
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Police Officers are currently on-scene of a shooting at the Circle K near Wyoming and Claremont.
Officers were originally dispatched to an armed robbery and were told that a shooting occurred.
Two victims are suffering from gunshot wounds. Their conditions are unknown.
Information is limited at this time.
KRQE News 13 will provide updates as they become available.
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The final suspect in the killing of Tyler Applegate, a man Saskatoon police say was fatally shot after confronting a person who was peeing on his fence, has been arrested.
The male suspect was arrested and charged with second-degree murder on Wednesday, police said in a news release. He’s also accused of shooting a gun while being reckless toward the safety of another person.
Police did not clarify his age.
He is the fourth person arrested in the case. A female suspect was arrested last week, while two other male suspects were arrested earlier this month. The three are each charged with manslaughter and accused of one other offence — being an accessory after the fact to the shooting of a gun while being reckless toward the life or safety of another person.
Applegate was shot in the stomach at his home on the 2300 block of 33rd Street West on July 22, 2017. He died in hospital the next month.
The death was Saskatoon’s third homicide of 2017.
× Gail Marksjarvis on student loan roll backs and what they mean for millennials
Chicago Tribune reporter Gail Marksjarvis joined Brian Noonan in-studio to tell him about her recent article on the growing problems in the student loan world, including the lack of response and transparency from student loan call centers.
Amazon is looking to compete with apps like Skype and GoToMeeting with a new video conferencing app geared towards professional meetings. It’s called Chime, and is supposed to be better than your average video call. That and more in today’s news.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — A resilient China, rising commodity prices and sturdy financial markets are offering a sunnier outlook for the global economy and helping dispel the gloom that has lingered since the Great Recession ended.
That’s the picture sketched by the International Monetary Fund, which predicts that the world economy will grow 3.5 percent this year, up from 3.1 percent in 2016. The IMF’s latest outlook for 2017 is a slight upgrade from the 3.4 percent global growth it had forecast in January.
The IMF expects the U.S. economy to grow 2.3 percent, up from 1.6 percent in 2016; the 19-country eurozone to expand 1.7 percent, the same as last year; Japan to grow 1.2 percent, up from 1 percent; and China to expand 6.6 percent, down from 6.7 percent in 2016.
Dozens of grooms - wielding sticks‚ knobkerries and sjamboks - protested outside the Summerveld horse training centre‚ west of Durban‚ demanding an increase in their hourly wage.
Summerveld‚ which is one of the country’s premier horse training facilities‚ is where many of the horses set to take part in the Durban July are trained and stabled. The iconic race – worth upwards of R300-million to the KZN economy in terms of holiday spending and bets – takes place on Saturday.
The grooms told TimesLIVE photographer Jackie Clausen that they wanted their rates pushed up to R25 an hour.
One of the grooms said that workers did not get payslips‚ making it difficult for them to know exactly what they were earning.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida has hired Nick Savage as its director of strength and conditioning.
The Gators made the announcement Monday, making Savage the fourth assistant new coach Dan Mullen has brought with him from Mississippi State.
Savage spent the last four years in Starkville, including the last two as strength and conditioning coach. He replaced Rick Court following the 2015 season.
The 28-year-old Savage joins offensive assistants Billy Gonzales, John Hevesy and Brian Johnson as well as defensive coordinator Todd Grantham on Mullen’s staff. Gonzales, Hevesy and Grantham worked with Mullen last season. Johnson previously worked under Mullen at Mississippi State.
Florida athletic director Scott Stricklin said last month that the strength program is the “backbone” of a successful football team because it “builds accountability.”
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Captain Jack Sparrow said, "Not all treasure is silver and gold, mate." Truer words were never spoken because sometimes treasure is a pile of old clothes. In this episode of DIY Costume Squad, Dustin McLean transforms a pile of old clothes into a DIY costume worthy of everyone's favorite pirate.
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22:23 Reported News Briefs Shvat 18, 5778 , 03/02/18 Shvat 18, 5778 , 03/02/18 Former Defense Minister: Netanyahu should have resigned long ago Read more Former Defense Minister Ya'alon promises to unveil party list as soon as Israel sets date for elections. ► ◄ Last Briefs
Philips claims a ‘world’s first’ with a 4K HDR display for PC arriving this summer
Envision Peripherals revealed a new desktop monitor under the Philips Momentum brand that’s the first to sport the VESA DisplayHDR 1000 certification. Its the top-of-the-line HDR-capable display, with a 1,000-nit maximum brightness.
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Seems like Drake must’ve had some downtime lately because seemingly out of nowhere he’s decided to drop a remix to N.E.R.D. and Rihanna’s cut “Lemon” off of N.E.R.D.’s LP No One Ever Really Dies.
Featuring a rapping Rihanna, Drake tries to breath new life into the 2017 cut and put it on the 2018 map rapping “I get it how I live it/ I live it how I get/ Y’all don’t really get it / I pull up in a lemon/ Blocks get to spendin’/ Money 3D printin’/ Never had a limit/ Never been religious/ I just always had opinions.”
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Up to 135 Applebee’s restaurants will close across the country this year, but all those in Minnesota will remain open, the corporate franchisee said Monday.
The franchisee has about 50 restaurants in Minnesota and western Wisconsin.
“We, Apple American Group, a subsidiary of Flynn Restaurant Group, wanted to assure our valued guests and employees that this announcement in no way affects franchised Applebee’s locations that we own and operate,” Apple American Group CEO Greg Flynn said in a statement.
Flynn said the locations are “100 percent open for business.”
The parent company of Applebee’s, DineEquity Inc., said Friday the company is “closing underperforming restaurants and enhancing the supply chain” for the sake of “long-term brand health.”
The Flynn Restaurant Group, the largest franchisee in the U.S., runs 477 Applebee’s in 26 states. They also have 275 Taco Bells and 131 Panera’s.
Scorching heat has hit Brampton and it’s still spring, but there are plenty of choices for parents looking for a spray pad to help their children cool off.
The city has 12 outdoor spray pads and all are free. The spray pads are open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Here is a list, and make sure you check out the map for exact locations:
Crews Search For Source Of Gas Found In Home, Abandoned Well Natural gas has been found in a home and abandoned water well on the Western Slope. Now, the investigation has begun into whether the source is from oil and gas development.
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A hotel valet had a lucky escape — but the luxury sports car he was trying to park did not.
The employee drove the soft-top Porsche Carrera under another vehicle outside the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Sydney, according to Australian media.
Emergency workers cut the driver out of the Porsche as a crowd watched.
The scene in Sydney (Australian Broadcasting Corp/AP)
Matthew Talbot, the hotel’s director of sales and marketing, told the Australian Broadcasting Corp the valet was “embarrassed and a little bit shocked” but was OK.
The larger vehicle was propped up and its wheels were anchored while the vehicles were separated. The black Porsche, its bonnet and front bumper crunched and dented, was then backed on to a tow truck.
Witness Jonathan Bayle said he thought a television show or movie was being shot.
The hotel said it was investigating.
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RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — A major thoroughfare in Rio de Janeiro has been shut down repeatedly as military police engage in shootouts with suspected drug traffickers.
Images from a helicopter on Globo television showed people taking cover beside their cars Wednesday along the road known as the Linha Amarela, or Yellow Line. Authorities stopped traffic three times, with cars backing up for miles.
The firefight apparently spilled onto the multiple-lane road in northern Rio during a police operation in City of God, a violent shantytown that was featured in 2002 Oscar-nominated film by the same name.
Authorities are urging drivers to stay away from the area.
Rio has struggled to curb surging violence amid fallout from the country's worst recession in decades.
Amy Jackson's Instagram feed is full of vacation pictures. The actress knows how to enjoy the life to the fullest. She is an avid social media user and likes to keep her fans updated about herself.
In her recent Instagram post, she expressed her wish to go to fictional character Peter Pan's home, Neverland. She shared a candid picture of herself enjoying the ice-cream at Santa Monica Pier, California. She captioned the image, "'Take me to Neverland' 💫🌏🌈🌟"
On the work front, Amy, who has done films in South as well as in Bollywood, will be next seen in Rajinikanth and Akshay Kumar starrer '2.0'.
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CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – For years, Chattanooga government and social groups have struggled to find ways to help the homeless.
Mayor Andy Berke, city staffers, and representatives of several agencies created a new Interagency Council on Homelessness this afternoon.
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They created a new Interagency Council on Homelessness.
“This is a number of different organizations who are already in the homeless services community, but also businesses, and health organizations and governments who all want to see an end to this problem.”
Altogether, there are 26 groups joining up to work on the problem of homelessness.
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INDEPENDENCE, Mo. — Police were on the scene of a Burger King late Monday morning after a man was shot in the parking lot.
His injuries are ‘not critical’, police say. The Burger King is at 16901 U.S. 24 Highway. Police say there may be a second victim related to the shooting at the 400 block of N. Kendall, about a mile away from the Burger King.
Police say they do not believe this shooting is connected to Sunday’s shooting at the nearby Hawthorne Place Apartments.
Look for updates to this developing story on FOX 4 newscasts and the fox4kc app.
March 30 Unirita Inc:
* Says it will set up a new wholly owned subsidiary, UNIRITA PLUS Inc., which will be engaged in the provision of product sales and service in west Japan area in Osaka, Japan
* Says UNIRITA PLUS will be capitalized at 25 million yen
* Effective date April 3
Source text in Japanese: goo.gl/sHKlk7
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The Associated Press obtained the lawsuit, filed on Wednesday in a Los Angeles court against the network and parent company Disney.
It alleges that last week’s special, The Last Days of Michael Jackson, illegally uses significant excerpts of his most valuable songs, including Billie Jean and Bad, and music videos, including Thriller and Black or White.
It says the special also used clips from a documentary and feature film belonging to the estate.
Can threatening war crimes charges persuade Syrian President Bashar Assad to leave power? What about guaranteeing his safety in exile? These long-shot proposals are at the center of the Trump administration’s new effort to resolve Syria’s six-year civil war.
Railway strike to continue as discussions failed
Railway Trade Unions stated that the ongoing railway strike will continue as talks with the President’s Secretary failed.
The discussions were held yesterday at the Presidential Secretariat
A rally and memorial celebration to honor the memory of Gilbert Baker was set to begin at 6 p.m. EDT and we’ve got the link to get you there. As of press time the Facebook Live event was not yet active.
Baker, 65, died in March of hypertensive heart disease. The civil rights activist, Army veteran and self-taught tailor who created the symbol of the LGBTQ movement 39 years ago would have turned 66 on June 2nd.
Baker’s website tells his story of how he taught himself how to sew and created flags and banners for marches and protests, including the rainbow banner flown by civil rights icon Harvey Milk in San Francisco on June 25, 1978. A memorial was held in that city in April, and then another one earlier this month.
Click here to watch Wednesday’s rally and memorial service at New York City‘s Stonewall Inn. It was scheduled to begin at 6 p.m.
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Collegium Infringing OxyContin Patents, Purdue Says
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 5:36 PM EDT) -- Collegium Pharmaceutical Inc. is infringing two of Purdue Pharma LP's patents tied to the opioid painkiller OxyContin when making and selling its painkiller Xtampza ER, Purdue alleged on Friday in Massachusetts federal court, as part of a long line of similar suits.
In its supplemental New Drug Application, Collegium certified that it wasn’t infringing any of Purdue’s patents, but Purdue is arguing otherwise, saying the competitor is infringing U.S. Patent Numbers 9,522,919 and 9,073,933. This is the seventh suit that Purdue has filed against Collegium over...
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Two high-value vehicles have been stolen from a farm near Kirkcaldy.
Officers were called to Begg Farm, Cluny, on Monday after the theft of a tractor and a forklift truck.
The John Deere 6830 tractor is green and yellow in colour, and worth £40,000. It has the registration number SP11 AAE.
The Manitou Mani Reach Forklift is red in colour, valued at £12,000 and has the registration number SP08 BZG.
The vehicles were stolen between 4.00 pm on Sunday 22nd April and 8.00 am on Monday 23rd April.
Detective Constable Ross Gribbons of Dunfermline CID said: “These were valuable farm vehicles which are essential for the work of the farm.
“This theft may well have happened in broad daylight and may have looked like the vehicles were being moved legitimately.’’
Anyone with information is asked to contact us on 101 or via Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 quoting incident number 0540 of April 23.
“The outspoken Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis made a salient point recently when he suggested Serie A is arguably Europe’s most competitive top-flight.No fewer than seven teams are capable of challenging for the championship, the movie producer suggested, when arguing his case to reduce the number of clubs from 20 to 16 feeling it would make the Italian top division even more competitive.” Squawka
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Treadwell had two receptions for 23 yards on four targets in Sunday's loss at Carolina.
Treadwell played 32 of the offense's 74 snaps which was the most among receivers after Stefon Diggs and Adam Thielen. His playing time bounced back after playing just 19 snaps the week before, but no receiver after Diggs and Thielen is getting enough playing time for viable fantasy value in most formats.
RIDGEWOOD -- Ridgewood High School was evacuated Thursday morning after someone pulled a fire alarm after smelling smoke, according to a report.
The smoke was from a science experiment involving ice-pop sticks and did not pose a danger, according to NorthJersey.com.
The school on East Ridgewood Avenue was evacuated for about 40 minutes as the fire department investigated, according to the report.
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GIRARD, Ohio (WYTV) – A Girard man faces a drug trafficking charge after police said they found crack cocaine and marijuana during a raid of his apartment.
Brandon Davanzo, 21, was arrested on Friday.
The Girard Police Department’s Street Crimes Unit conducted a search of Davanzo’s apartment as part of an investigation into drug sales. Police said they used a confidential informant to make three drug buys from 751 Churchill Road, Unit 4.
Police reported confiscating crack cocaine, marijuana and cash. A vehicle was also seized as part of the investigation.
Three albums focused on the historic mistreatment of Canada's indigenous people are among projects on this year's Polaris Music Prize long list. Gord Downie's "Secret Path" joins 2014 Polaris winner Tanya Tagaq's "Retribution" and A Tribe Called Red's "We Are The Halluci Nation" on the list of 40 albums.
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RICHMOND, Va. — We’re giving you two chances to win a four-pack of tickets to the big race at Richmond International Raceway on Saturday, April 29.
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About Age Well/Heneiddion dda (Brynsiencyn centre)
Brynsiencyn is one of many centres that has been developed to be utilised by Age Cymru to provide a number of activities. However, if you don't fancy doing an awful lot then please feel free to drop in for a cuppa and a chat. Activities include (to name a few): Tai Chi, indoor bowls, bingo, yoga, crafts, cooking, local history, computer training, open days and much more. Activities are developed within the centre depending on the need and availability of mentors / tutors. Each centre is different and unique to the needs of the members.
Rugby-Care believes flexible England can target World Cup
June 14 Scrumhalf Danny Care believes adopting a different style of play depending on the match situation, much as England did in the thrilling 38-34 win over Argentina in San Juan on Saturday, will increase the side's chances of lifting the next World Cup.
Madonna freed the nippled on her Vogue cover
The Vogue singer flashed her nipples in the sheer top which featured on one of the covers for Vogue Italia.
The 58-year-old’s bare breasts were for all to see as they shone through the see-through shirt.
She teamed the risqué look with a dazzling neckline and matching silver rings.
With one hand by her open mouth, Madonna posed seductively wearing bold red lipstick which added even more sex appeal to the outfit.
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An investigation is underway after a fire at Sir Robert Borden High School in the west end, according to Ottawa Fire.
Fire says calls came in around 9:20 p.m. Wednesday reporting thick, black smoke coming from the roof of 133 Greenbank Road.
The blaze was quickly knocked down and declared under control about 15 minutes later.
No one has been reported hurt. Investigators are at the scene.
It's not yet clear if classes at Sir Robert Borden will be cancelled Thursday.
ANKARA - Turkish forces will withdraw from the Syrian border region of Afrin, leaving it to its “real owners”, once it has been cleared of “terrorists”, Turkey said on Monday.
Turkey and its Syrian rebel allies swept into the regional capital, also called Afrin, on Sunday, raising their flags in the town center and declaring full control after an eight-week campaign against the Kurdish YPG militia.
“We are not permanent there (in Afrin) and we are certainly not invaders. Our goal is to hand the region back to its real owners after clearing it of terrorists,” Bekir Bozdag, a deputy prime minister, told reporters.
A federal judge has ordered a civil trial of the Texas prison system and its leadership in a civil rights lawsuit arising from the heat-related death of an inmate. In an 83-page opinion, U.S. District Judge Keith Ellison of Houston criticized the prison system for the 2011 death of Waco-area cab driver Larry Gene McCollum while he was serving a one-year sentence at the Hutchins State Jail near Dallas during the summer of 2011.
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The same man is wanted in two sexual assaults that happened in the area of Russell Road and Haig Drive on Sunday morning.
City police released few details but the sexual assault and child-abuse unit appealed to the public to help them find the man, who is described as black, 18 to 30 years old and about 5-10 with a skinny build.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at 613-236-1222, ext. 5944. Anonymous tips can be made to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or by downloading the Ottawa Police app.
Baku. 29 September. REPORT.AZ/ International rating company Fitch downgraded Deutsche Bank ‘s long-term issuer default rating 'BBB+' from 'A-'.
Report informs referring to Bloomberg, the bank’s outlook credit rating was affirmed as stable.
The agency explained the downgrading with that it will take some time before the bank will be able to deliver on earnings targets.
Some time ago, Deutsche Bank’s chief executive, John Cryan said gradually by preferring to serve legal persons, bank wants to transfer to soft development stage. New development strategy plan has been prepared for this purpose. John Cryan said that operations costs of Deutsche Bank in 2017 may go down.
Notably, a part of the State Oil Fund of Azerbaijan (SOFAZ) investment portfolio was given to the management of Deutsche Bank’s subsidiary, "Deutsche Asset & Wealth Management International GmbH."
We are early to the woods this morning. Taking advantage of a solstice sunrise, the little dog and I start down the Outer Point Trail just as the forest awakes. I’m reminded of a trip to Madrid, when thanks to jet lag, Aki’s other human and I were able to walk onto Puerta del Sol just as the sun stirred a small camp of homeless awake. Soon men with brooms began cleaning away the debris of the previous day. No opera singer tested her voice but a man strummed a guitar as the sun warmed his stiff fingers. This morning, Aki I hear neither the operatic thrush nor the happy robin. Only the harsh songs of working birds and scolding squirrels break the forest’s silence.
When we reach the beach, an eagle stirs from its spruce roost and flies lazily over Peterson Creek, like a vagrant rousted by a cop. All the drama is provided by low angle sunlight that makes the orange and rust colored rockweed glow on the exposed beach.
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Our live blog is tracking news as the chief executives of Intel, Under Armour and Merck resign from Donald Trump's manufacturing council after the president failed to initially condemn white nationalists after the killing of a protester in Charlottesville.
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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — A United Nations expert on extreme poverty and human rights is meeting with hurricane victims in Puerto Rico, marking the first time such an envoy has visited the U.S. territory in recent history.
Special rapporteur Philip Alston's trip Monday comes as Puerto Ricans and some government officials voice complaints that the U.S. has not provided sufficient help after Hurricane Maria hit the island on Sept. 20.
The Category 4 storm killed dozens of people and destroyed tens of thousands of homes. Ten of the island's 78 municipalities are still without power, and thousands of businesses remain closed.
Chamar Garrison, Teen Program Coordinator with Bernalillo County, joined New Mexico Living to invite us to ‘Movies in the Park’ this summer.
Movies in the Park takes place at local parks, countywide on Saturdays beginning June 3rd and continuing through August 26. The movies start playing at 8:30 p.m. These are family friendly events, free to the public with food trucks on site for to provide food for purchase.
For more information, visit their website.
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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) — Tuscaloosa Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a man that is wanted in connection with a string of robberies that occurred between Tuscaloosa and Northport, according to a release from the department.
Levante Tyrone Jones, 24, of Northport, Ala. is wanted on six counts of First Degree Robbery. Jones, who is also known as Squirt, is reportedly considered armed and dangerous by the police.
Police are asking anyone with knowledge of Jones’s whereabouts to call Tuscaloosa Police Department at 205-349-2121 or Crime Stoppers at 205-752-7867.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Blackstone Group Lp:
* ‍GSO CAPITAL PARTNERS LP, BLACKSTONE‘S CREDIT PLATFORM, TODAY ANNOUNCED THAT IT WILL LAUNCH A NEW, FULLY INTEGRATED, INTERNAL DIRECT LENDING BUSINESS​
* BLACKSTONE GROUP LP - ‍GSO CAPITAL PARTNERS WILL BE CONCLUDING ITS INVESTMENT SUB-ADVISORY RELATIONSHIP WITH FS INVESTMENTS’ FUNDS APRIL 9, 2018​
* BLACKSTONE GROUP LP - ‍GSO CAPITAL PARTNERS EXPECTS TO BEGIN ITS NEW DIRECT LENDING BUSINESS AND GENERATE ADDITIONAL REVENUE IN 2018​
* BLACKSTONE GROUP LP - FOR SERVICES, GSO‘S PARTNERSHIP WITH FS INVESTMENTS IN FS FUNDS’ BUSINESS OVER LAST DECADE, GSO TO GET PAYMENTS OF $640 MILLION
* BLACKSTONE GROUP LP - BLACKSTONE ANTICIPATES UTILIZING CASH PROCEEDS FROM FS INVESTMENTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF ITS SHAREHOLDERS
* BLACKSTONE-‍GSO ANTICIPATES ITS INTERNAL DIRECT LENDING BUSINESS WILL REPLACE,EXCEED CURRENT REVENUES,EARNINGS TO BLACKSTONE SHAREHOLDERS FROM FS FUNDS​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bangalore.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com)
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Automobiles are more tech-laden than ever and, according to a recent study, those interactive bells and whistles contribute heavily to distracted driving.
With connected cars ready to shoot off assembly lines and into driveways at an accelerated pace, the danger of someone flicking through their dashboard menus when they should be looking at the road is only going to grow. Many states prohibit phone usage while driving, yet there is no law against setting your radio pre-tunes or customizing your digital dashboard while hurtling down the expressway — not that there necessarily should be.
However, the American Automobile Association’s Foundation for Traffic Safety commissioned researchers from the University of Utah to examine the physical and mental demand required to complete various tasks using the infotainment systems in 30 new 2017 vehicles. The conclusion was that the growing cavalcade of buttons, screens, and technology does an incredibly good job at keeping you from minding the road ahead.
The Viewmont defense wasn’t done. In a rare occurrence, the Vikings recorded a second safety, this one coming in the second quarter to help the Vikings take a 12-7 lead into halftime. The two safeties were sandwiched around a 1-yard touchdown run by senior Cameron Brown.
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Devers entered Sunday's game as a pinch hitter and went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Sunday's 3-2 extra-inning win over the Yankees.
The Red Sox looked dead in the water in the ninth inning against New York closer Aroldis Chapman, who showed little of the command problems he had in Friday's series opener. Behind 1-2 in the count, Devers connected on a 103-mph fastball, depositing into the bullpen in left-center field to send the game into extra innings. It was easily the biggest hit of his young career and comes at a time when opponents are learning how to pitch to the rookie. Manager John Farrell told Tim Britton of the Providence Journal that opponents are pitching him hard in and soft away. As such, Farrell wants Devers to play two or three consecutive days, then give him a day to watch and learn. That was the plan for Sunday before he entered as a pinch hitter during the middle innings.
A Dover man was arrested on drug charges Monday after a traffic stop. 36-year-old Devron Powell was pulled over just before 11 a.m. near North State and Division Streets after police noticed his suspended license. Police searched his car and turned up 5,200 bags of heroin, a gram of marijuana and $1,000 in drug money. Powell was charged with multiple possession counts and driving with a suspended license.
Officers are trying to trace a former fairground worker in West Yorkshire.
Police want to speak to Michael Clark in connection with an ongoing enquiry.
He is believed to be from the Castleford or Airedale areas, and aged in his late 60s to early 70s, a spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said.
The spokesperson said he also worked on fairgrounds in the 1960s.
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101, quoting crime reference number 13170260407
Nathalie Joachim doesn't just "play" her flute...she rocks it. Her newest compositions include flute, a string quartets, vocals, and electronics to represent the female voices from her native Haiti, examining topics like political exile, cultural affirmation and independence.
CHICAGO (AP)  A federal judge has dismissed an Illinois man's lawsuit targeting L.L. Bean's new return policy.
The judge ruled Victor Bondi failed to establish he'd suffered a loss or was dissatisfied with the boots he bought last year before the Maine-based outdoor retailer announced it was shifting to a one-year limit for returns of most purchases instead of the old open-ended satisfaction guarantee.
The company says items bought before Feb. 9, 2018, are not subject to the revised policy so long as there's proof of purchase.
Bondi's lawsuit sought class action status. His lawyers didn't immediately return a message seeking comment Tuesday.
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L.L. Bean spokeswoman Carolyn Beem says the judge's June 28 ruling confirmed the lawsuit was without merit and misstated company policies. She says Bondi was never denied a refund so he had no grounds to sue.
Enugu Rangers and Rivers United of Nigeria were among the happiest clubs after the first matches of the 2017 CAF Champions League at the weekend, even though neither won. Rangers and United faced tough preliminary round away assignments at JS Saoura of Algeria and Real Bamako of Mali respectively, and both drew to leave themselves well placed to progress.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has welcomed families to the White House for the annual Easter Egg Roll.
Speaking on Monday at the popular “egg-stravaganza,” Trump said: “we will be stronger and bigger and better as a nation than ever before.”
Trump was accompanied by his wife, Melania, and 11-year-old son Barron.
Thousands of children are expected at the White House for its biggest social event of the year. There had been some hand-wringing over whether the Trump administration would be able to pull off a successful event.
A downsized version of the 139-year-old event has kicked off on the South Lawn.
The White House is expecting more than 21,000 children and adults to attend the festivities. That’s down from the 35,000 people who attended last year.
Portland’s Mississippi Avenue appears to be a location for the pilot episode of a new HBO original series.
While the production details indicate the show will be produced in California, a flyer distributed to Mississippi Avenue business owners and residents says scenes from the new show, which the network refers to as "Untitled Alan Ball HBO Drama," will be shot there April 25.
The show was created by Alan Ball, whose prior hits for the channel include the Emmy and Peabody winning drama “Six Feet Under” and the Southern vampire soap opera “True Blood.”
It's a family drama starring Holly Hunter and Tim Robbins that focuses on a multi-racial family starting to crack.
The flyer tags five blocks as possible sites for production.
Sources with the city of Portland, the governor’s office on film and television, and HBO could not immediately be reached for comment.
It’s been a bad year for Carmelo Anthony . The NBA all-star won’t see a championship ring, is facing trade talks from Knicks bossand, now, might be looking at the end of his marriage to wife La La Anthony
According to TMZ , the couple have separated after more than 13 years together. Reports say the disastrous NBA season for Melo was a big factor in the split. “The current NBA season has been extremely stressful on the marriage for several months,” a source tells the site, adding that La La has moved out of the family home into her own NYC pad, but that the parents to 10-year-oldare keeping things very amicable.
Sounds like a lot is changing in Melo’s life these days, with his future as a Knick highly uncertain. Team president Phil Jackson even said publicly in recent weeks that Melo might benefit from a “change of scenery” and might be “better off somewhere else.” Harsh.
Warriors All-Star Draymond Green has been ruled out for tonight's game against the Blazers with a sore right shoulder.
He joins fellow starters Stephen Curry, who is recovering from a serious ankle sprain, and ZaZa Pachulia (sore left shoulder) on the bench.
Green, the reigning Defensive Player of the Year, is averaging 10.1 points, 7.2 rebounds and 7.3 assists per game.
After carefully considering the field of candidates who applied through an open recruitment exercise that was launched in July 2017, the Prime Minister has taken the decision to re-run the competition to appoint the Chair of the National Citizen Service (NCS), under paragraph 3.2 of the Governance Code for Public Appointments.
A new campaign will launch in due course, and will be focused towards identifying a candidate with appropriate commercial experience, or experience of setting direction and supporting an organisation to develop.
Government is committed to the continued development of the NCS programme. The new Chair will lead NCS through a period of organisational change, so it is vital that we find the right candidate for the job.
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Idris Adesina Jacob, father of slain former Golden Eaglets defender, Douglas Uzama, has appealed the Nigeria Football Federation to pay the N3m allegedly owed the slain player in bonus and allowances. The 18-year-old Gombe United defender was killed in Benin on December 29, 2016 by unknown persons. Uzama played in the qualifiers for the 2015 […]
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* Q1 revenue $4.4 billion versus I/B/E/S view $3.86 billion
* Q1 loss per share $0.22
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A man was arrested on suspicion of threatening his neighbor with a gun after an altercation early Monday in Tempe, police said.
Police responded to an apartment complex near Broadway Road and Loop 101 in Tempe after they received a call about a man threatening a neighbor with a gun, officials said.
The neighbor was not hurt, but the man later barricaded himself in his apartment alone for more than two hours, police said.
The suspect eventually surrendered and was taken into custody.
The investigation was ongoing and additional details were not available.
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* Aaron Coleman appointed chief executive officer and director
* US Auto Parts Network Inc - Shane Evangelist, who served as chief executive officer and a director since 2007, submitted his resignation to board
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Dustin Jay Kraft, 31, Plainville, was arrested at 1:13 a.m. April 11 in the 1300 block of Vine on suspicion of interference with a law enforcement official.
Rebecca Lynn Pavey, 36, no address listed, was arrested April 11 in the 3300 block of Vine on suspicion of theft.
Cheyenne Rose Sky Martin, 18, Hays, was arrested at 1:47 p.m. April 11 in the 2500 block of Indian Trail on suspicion of domestic battery.
Joshua Steven Winchester, 25, St. John, was arrested at 1:51 p.m. April 13 in the 100 block of West 12th on suspicion of drug possession, possession of drug paraphernalia and driving under the influence of alcohol.
April 12 Hitachi Capital Corp :
* Says it plans to issue 65th series unsecured corporate bonds worth 15 billion yen, with coupon rate of 0.15 percent and maturity date on April 20, 2022
* Says subscription date on April 12 and payment date on April 18
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Authorities said a 65-year-old man died from injuries sustained in a fire at a home in Dallas Tuesday morning.
Authorities said a 65-year-old man died from injuries sustained in a fire at a home in Dallas Tuesday morning.
Dallas firefighters said they responded to a call about a fire to the one-story brick home in the 6900 block of Redstart Lane at about 3 a.m.
Authorities said they pulled the man through the home's window and transported him to a hospital while paramedics performed CPR. He was pronounced dead shortly after.
Firefighters said a woman, who managed to escape to safety, was given oxygen outside the home.
Investigators believe the fire may have originated in a room at the front of the home, but the exact cause remains undetermined, said Evans.
The couple's dog was also found deceased inside the home.
No further details have been released.
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JERUSALEM (AP) — Palestinian officials say a 19-year-old has been killed in clashes with the Israeli military in the West Bank.
The health ministry says Ahmad Abu-Obeid was shot in the head Saturday during a stone-throwing confrontation near the northern West Bank town of Jenin. The Red Crescent says five other protesters were injured by rubber-coated bullets in the same incident.
The Israeli military had no immediate comment about the casualty, but said it was looking into reports of the injuries.
The military has been conducting arrests raids in the Jenin area in search of the killer of a West Bank settler earlier this month.
Israel had vowed to track down the killers of Rabbi Raziel Shevah, 35, who was shot multiple times from a passing vehicle as he drove.
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OAKLAND — Two people survived a shooting Monday in East Oakland, police said.
Both of the victims were males, but police did not list their ages immediately. Both went to a hospital but were expected to be OK, police said.
The shooting was reported at 6:37 p.m. in the 100 block of Pendleton Way, a small street that runs between Edgewater and Capwell drives.
Police said they were looking for one suspect, but they have not identified that person. No arrests have been made.
The Oakland Police Department and Crime Stoppers of Oakland are offering up to $10,000 in reward money for information that leads to an arrest. Police can be contacted at 510-238-3426 and Crime Stoppers can be reached at 510-777-8572.
TEL AVIV—Gaza’s ruler Hamas on Wednesday declared a unilateral cease-fire with Israel, after a day of intense shelling from the Palestinian territory and retaliatory strikes raised concerns of an imminent wider conflict.
Israel denied agreeing to an official cease-fire, but officials indicated they would only strike in response to attacks.
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Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitová has been knocked out of the first round of the women’s singles at Wimbledon, after losing to Aliksandra Sasnovich of Belarus 4:6, 6:4 and 0:6.
Five Czechs have advanced to the second round, including seventh seeded Karolína Plíšková, who will face Viktoria Azarenka of Belarus in her next match on Wednesday.
MOOSE JAW, SASK.—People in parts of Moose Jaw, Sask., had to use shovels after a storm dumped piles of hail on some neighbourhoods.
There was so much hail Wednesday morning that a school bus got stuck on a residential street.
Iannetta is not in the lineup against the Dodgers on Friday.
Jeff Mathis will handle the catching duties yet again as the Diamondbacks begin their NLDS with the Dodgers on Friday night. Although Iannetta didn't start the wild-card game Wednesday either, he remains the top option for Arizona behind the plate, and will likely be back in the starting nine for Saturday's matchup.
Armenian acting Prime Minister Karapetyan has issued a statement, confirming that the scheduled talks with opposition MP Nikol Pashinyan have been cancelled.
Karapetyan cited Nikol Pashinyan’s new proposals on the format, agenda and coverage of negotiations as reasons behind the decision.
“Pashinyan has suggested the list of persons to participate in the talks from our side, and has insisted he will negotiate only around his agenda,” the acting PM said.
He added that it is not dialogue and no negotiations, but rather an attempt to push his own agenda, and impose his own opinion.
“Concerned by the existing situation, being responsible for the normal course of the country as head of the executive, I appeal to the President of the Republic of Armenia to organize a meeting with a wide range of parliamentary and extra-parliamentary political forces in his preferred format to discuss the domestic political situation and seek solutions, up to snap parliamentary elections.”
Legendary pokémon Mewtwo has made its first appearance to "Pokémon GO" players in Japan during the Stadium event taking place amid the Pikachu Outbreak festivities in the country, Kotaku first reported.
Nintendo and Niantic Labs, the developer behind the game, announced last month that legendary pokémon would soon make their way to players, which means that Mewtwo is likely part of a first batch, with many others to come.
As of right now, the special creature only seems to be available to players in Japan, however, as the character has still not been made official in any other country.
Last week, Kotaku reports, a "shiny" (differently coloured) Pikachu made its first appearance in Yokohama, following a series of less successful events in Chicago last July.
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Google announced (13-Jun-2017) the launch of Google Flights search engine in Australia. Google Flights allows users to compare flights and prices for varying destinations and dates, with options to search by carrier, time and class. Google stated Google Flights will identify the best available flight options for users by searching for terms like "Flights to Cairns" or "Flights to New Zealand". [more - original PR]
Sales of gasoline, or petrol, were 4.8% higher from a year earlier at 2.12 million tonnes. Photo: Reuters
New Delhi: India’s fuel demand rose 6.2% in November compared with the same month last year.
Consumption of fuel, a proxy for oil demand, totalled 17.41 million tonnes, data from the Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC) of the oil ministry showed.
Sales of gasoline, or petrol, were 4.8% higher from a year earlier at 2.12 million tonnes.
Cooking gas or liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) sales increased 6.7% to 2.00 million tonnes, while naphtha sales fell 6.1% to 1.01 million tonnes.
Sales of bitumen, used for making roads, were 16.4% up, while fuel oil use edged unchanged in November. Reuters
Syria’s state news agency says al-Qaida militants have knocked out electricity towers near the capital, causing power cuts in a southern province.
SANA said Monday that fighters from the Fatah al-Sham Front bombed three towers southwest of Damascus, causing electricity cuts in the Quneitra region.
The report came as a cease-fire brokered by Russia and Turkey held for the fourth day amid sporadic violations. Fighting has raged in the water-rich Barada Valley northwest of Damascus over the past two weeks.
The Fatah al-Sham Front and the Islamic State group are not included in the truce.
The Colorado Avalanche team as a whole are apparently going to be spending more time in Denver this offseason, which should promote team chemistry. Every Colorado Avalanche fan heard it throughout the regular season, players constantly bringing up a lack of chemistry on the ice.
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FRISCO, Texas (AP) Left wing Remi Elie has signed a $735,000 contract to stay with the Dallas Stars.
The one-year deal with the restricted free agent was announced by the team on Tuesday.
Elie had six goals and eight assists in 72 games last season for the Stars. He added two goals and seven assists in 19 AHL playoff games with the Texas Stars.
Dallas selected the 23-year-old Elie in the second round, 40th overall, in the 2013 NHL draft.
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Lawyers representing Hawaii in the state's long-running fight against Trump administration travel bans have filed a motion asking a judge to let them challenge the latest version of the policy.
Hawaii filed the motion Friday asking a federal judge for permission to file an amended lawsuit targeting the third travel ban.
The latest travel ban removes Sudan from the list of affected countries and adds Chad and North Korea, along with several officials from the government of Venezuela. It's scheduled to take effect Oct. 18.
State Attorney General Doug Chin said the new ban still discriminates on the basis of nationality, exceeds the president's legal authority and seeks to implement his Muslim ban.
Chin has been challenging President Donald Trump on travel bans since February, after Trump sought to bar new visas for people from seven mostly Muslim countries.
Dec 12(Reuters) - First Capital Securities Co Ltd :
* Says it issued 2017 1st tranche 6-year private convertible corporate bonds worth 500 million yuan with coupon rate of 1.5 percent
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Neighbours of a Kildare bungalow where city homicide detectives were investigating the suspicious death of a 25-year-old woman say police have visited the home in the past.
Officers found the injured woman when called to the home near 78 Street and 143 Avenue while responding to a weapons complaint about 1:50 p.m. Monday. The woman was pronounced dead in hospital. An autopsy was scheduled for Wednesday.
Residents living near the bungalow said people often came and went from the home.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - One Group Hospitality Inc
* The ONE Group announces second quarter 2017 results
* Q2 adjusted loss per share $0.03
* Q2 GAAP loss per share $0.09
* ONE Group Hospitality Inc - qtrly total revenue $19.9 million versus $17.2 million
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Brad Fittler knew Angus Crichton was made for State of Origin before he even made an NRL debut, and now the South Sydney back-rower is ready to prove him right.
Crichton was arguably the biggest surprise in the 17 unveiled by NSW coach Fittler earlier this week, after he turned it on for the Rabbitohs in the past few weeks.
Power, strength, agility: Angus Crichton. Photo: AAP
Fittler has paid close attention to Crichton over that time, even going to the length of requesting GPS data from Souths over the past month to measure his performance.
But the pair have a close relationship dating back to Crichton's time in a 2015 Emerging Origin camp where Crichton's output was first noted by Fittler and NSW Rugby League officials.
"We do some testing at NSW Rugby League, last year he was a part of the 20s group," Fittler told The Sunday Footy Show last June.
WASHINGTON (AP) - A GOP senator says all Republicans are in trouble politically if they're unable to scrap former President Barack Obama's health care law and replace it with a better one.
Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina says he doesn't mind that President Donald Trump is upset with Republicans for failing to fulfill their seven-year-old pledge on a health overhaul.
Graham tells "Fox News Sunday" that if Republicans can't deliver, "We're all going to be in trouble, including the president."
Graham's also defending Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. He says the Kentucky lawmaker is viewed by GOP senators as a "good solid leader."
McConnell tried but failed last month to replace the Affordable Care Act. Trump called the outcome "a disgrace" and suggested McConnell may have to think about stepping aside.
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday morning's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Daily 4 Morning" game were:
0-0-4-1, Sum It Up: 5
(zero, zero, four, one; Sum It Up: five)
Home Outbound News Details OUTBOUND NEWS Korean Air and Acumen Overseas organise FAM trip for Indian tour operators to Seoul FAM trip to Seoul, Korea for Indian travel trade fraternity
Korean Air, the flag carrier of South Korea and Acumen Overseas - GSA for Korean Air (India) recently organised a familiarisation (FAM) trip for Tour Operators, Travel Agents and Corporate to experience the hospitality of Korean Air and to explore the popular tourist attractions of Seoul, Korea.
Starting December 1, 2016, Korean Air has added five weekly direct flights between New Delhi and Incheon (DEL-INC) on week days 2, 4, 5, 6, and 7. Cho Hyun, Korean Ambassador to India inaugurated the DEL-INC flight along with the Acumen Overseas top management at the Indira Gandhi International Airport.
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BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) - Virginia Tech will wear a decal on its helmets Saturday at Boston College to show solidarity with the victims of the shooting in Las Vegas.
The No. 16 Hokies play the Eagles at 7:15 p.m.
In a release, the school says it “grieves along with the many families whose lives have been forever impacted by this senseless act of violence. This small gesture by our football team honors all of those lives who have been impacted, as well as the many who acted so selflessly to aid strangers and prevent more loss of life.”
The school was the site of the massacre of 32 people on April 16, 2007. The gunman then took his own life.
Virginia Tech also has ties with UNLV, whose athletic director, Desiree Francois-Reed was a deputy AD for the Hokies before accepting the new position.
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When the chef Jamie Oliver, father of five, was interviewed by the Telegraph yesterday, he didn’t quite rule out the idea of a sixth bun in the oven. “Jools would love me to say ‘never say never’,” he said coyly.
While the average British family may be shrinking in size - ONS figures show the number of only children grew by almost 12 per cent between 2003-2013 - there seems to be a certain breed bucking the trend, who don’t stop popping out dimple-cheeked babies until they’ve produced half a dozen.
Who are these people? Are they mad, super-human, or merely possessed of multiple nannies and oodles of cash?
Conservative MP Jacob Rees-Mogg, proud hands-off dad of six, barely counts as it’s hard to admire a parent who boasts of never having changed a nappy. (Also, the family nanny has been in service for 50 years.)
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Officials with the state Department of Environmental Quality say they don't believe small spills reported at Chemours' Bladen County plant are responsible for spikes in GenX in the Cape Fear River.
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Two slender feathers, ruddy tan, lie on a windowsill of Edward Eberle's ceramics studio in Homestead with seashells, a barren honeycomb, a dried thistle head and small clay pieces - a bowl, an urn, a figurine. Mr. Eberle sits nearby, concentrating, with classical music on low volume.
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practice. The US leader said he was "monitoring the developme nts closely" in a statement released via the White House. In a separate Twitter post, he also called Mr Scalise a "true friend and patriot". A morning speech from the US leader was cancelled. Vice President Mike Pence also tweeted that he and his wife were "praying. news-yahoo 8:10:00 PM CEST
MUSKEGON, MI -- Police are investigating a report of a noose found hanging at a school playground in Muskegon.
A Facebook post shows the noose hanging from a red swing set and indicates the photo was taken at Glenside School in Muskegon. Glenside is an early childhood center.
A spokesman with the Muskegon Police Department said police are investigating the report.
A voice mail message was left with Muskegon Public Schools Superintendent Justin Jennings seeking comment.
The Facebook report, posted on Sunday, does not specify a day or time the noose was discovered. The report follows violence surrounding a white supremecist rally in Charlottesville, Va., on Saturday in which 19 counter-protesters were injured and one killed when a car struck them, and 15 others were hurt in clashes between the opposing sides.
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MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and his U.S. counterpart Mike Pompeo spoke by phone on Wednesday and discussed the conflicts in Syria and Ukraine, the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
Lavrov and Pompeo agreed on the need to overcome differences in relations between Moscow and Washington, the ministry said.
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SUDBURY, Ont. — Police say a drug seizure in northern Ontario resulted in the arrest of a man suspected of murder in Belize, as well as other crimes in Toronto.
The Greater Sudbury Police Service says the man was arrested on Friday as part of a drug bust at a local home.
A check on the man's identity, which was not released, found he was wanted for a number of alleged crimes further afield.
They say he's wanted in Belize on one count of first-degree murder, but did not provide details of the case.
BigBen is finally ready to make his song with multiple award winning Ghanaian musician, Bisa Kdei available to the public
The song which he titles “Loving You” is of no doubt going to be one of the hottest jams music lovers will love to have on their playlist.
BigBen on this one delivers a very powerful message to strengthen the love life with our partners and as we all know, Bisa Kdei on a love song needs no introduction about that.
Bisa Kdei’s voice and lyrical dexterity has gotten so many of us in love with authentic high life music and we know for sure “Loving You” is one of the many songs that can never get old in our ears.
Management tells us the visuals is almost ready and will be available right after the audio is officially released.
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(Washington Examiner) A university professor in Nebraska has been found guilty of misdemeanor destruction of property after vandalizing an NRA lobbyist’s home in Alexandria, Va., earlier this year.
According to prosecutors, Patricia Hill, an assistant professor at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s sociology department, was caught spray-painting fake blood on the home of NRA lobbyist Chris Cox by security cameras.
In response to the incident, Hill was subsequently arrested and charged with destruction of property. As punishment for her crimes, Hill will be forced to pay a $500 fine.
In addition to the fine, Hill was also slapped with a temporary restraining order to prevent her from further harassing the Cox family until a civil case against her is heard later this summer. The judge has ordered Hill to stay 500 feet away from the Cox residence and also issued a temporary order of protection against Hill that prevents her from harassing or engaging in behaviors that could harm or cause distress to Cox.
Ranchi, March 20 (IANS) A military plane crashed in Jharkhand’s Jamshedpur district on Tuesday, police sources said.
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Joe Mauer, Kyle Gibson and the Minnesota Twins made some big defensive plays in a loss to the Cleveland Indians.
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The Poplar Bluff Police Department is asking for the public's help finding two men wanted for questioning in a forgery case.
On Monday, August 14 police released the information on Facebook.
Poilce said anyone who knows the men or their whereabouts should contact Detective Woodruff at: (573) 785-5776 ext. 1360 or by email at jwoodruff@pbpolice.org.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on diplomacy between the United States and North Korea (all times local):
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A North Korean official has arrived in New York for talks with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo ahead of what the White House says is an "expected" summit between President Donald Trump and North Korea's Kim Jong Un.
Kim Yong Chol is a former military intelligence chief and one of the North Korean leader's most trusted aides. He is the highest-level representative from the North to set foot in the United States since 2000.
South Korea's Yonhap news agency reported that Kim landed shortly after 2 p.m. on an Air China flight from Beijing. Associated Press journalists saw the plane touch down at New York's JFK International Airport and the North Korean delegation get off the plane.
The visit comes ahead of a summit planned for June 12, which Trump canceled but now says may take place after all.
An explosion in Osney Mead has led to a building collapse near a block of flats in Oxford.
Six fire crews tackled the blaze after the explosion in the Osney Lane and Gibbs Crescent area at 16:45 GMT.
‘Jolted’ by the tragedy at Gorakhpur’s government hospital, BJP’s Lok Sabha member Varun Gandhi on Monday pledged Rs 5 crore from his MP Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADs) fund. The funds will be used to build a state-of-the-art paediatric wing in the district hospital of his constituency Sultanpur.
“The human tragedy in Gorakhpur has left me jolted,” said Varun Gandhi in an open letter posted on his Twitter handle on Monday morning that immediately started trending on social media giving some respite to the saffron party amid all the bad publicity.
The wing would have an ICU consisting of 100 beds and uninterrupted access to water for drinking and sanitation, electricity and oxygen supply and three ambulances catering specifically to children, he said.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump will not be willing to offer North Korea substantial sanctions relief before Pyongyang has substantially dismantled its nuclear programs, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday, citing administration officials.
"When the president says that he will not make the mistakes of the past, that means the U.S. will not be making substantial concessions, such as lifting sanctions, until North Korea has substantially dismantled its nuclear programs," it quoted a senior Trump administration official as saying.
(Reporting by Phil Stewart; Editing by Peter Cooney)
KARACHI: The SBP and Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for sharing information between the two institutions. The MoU aims to assist and share unclassified information with each other on matters that fall within the statutory mandate of both the institutions. Under the MoU, both the institutions have agreed to share information based on research conducted on different industries of Pakistan and assist each other in undertaking advocacy initiatives in order to promote public awareness of the Competition Act and the Banking Laws.–Staff Reporter
The MoU further highlighted that the SBP and the CCP shall assist each other in matters of mutual interest for better implementation of respective statutory powers.
Stanley Kubrick's satire about an insane general (an unforgettable Sterling Hayden) who sets the world on a course for nuclear holocaust. PG, 1964.
NEW YORK (AP) — Actress-producer Krysten Ritter is becoming a novelist.
Crown Archetype told The Associated Press on Wednesday that it had acquired Ritter’s “Bonfire,” a psychological thriller about an environmental lawyer and a company accused of dumping toxic chemicals. The book is scheduled for publication on Nov. 7. Ritter said in a statement that she welcomed the chance to “explore a character journey” and likened the writing process to studying an acting part.
Ritter is known for her starring role in the Netflix series “Jessica Jones.” Her other credits include “Breaking Bad” and “Woke Up Dead.”
SAN DIEGO — Clemson felt it had an advantage with its three guards … Shelton Mitchell, Gabe DeVoe and Marcqusie Reed.
So its plan during Sunday’s 84-53 victory over Auburn in the NCAA Tournament was simple attack the Auburn basket.
The Tigers, who advanced to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 20 years, attacked the basket all evening, as Clemson outscored Auburn 34-14 in the paint.
Center Elijah Thomas had 18 points on 7-of-10 shooting, while Mitchell had six assists, DeVoe had five and Reed three. In all, the Tigers had 19 assists as Clemson got easy baskets all night.
As a result, the Tigers shot 48 percent from the field.
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MAJURO, Marshall Islands — Three Taiwan purse seine fishing vessels are currently under arrest and anchored in Port Majuro awaiting resolution of collection cases filed against them in the Marshall Islands High Court.
Two of the three have been hit with loan delinquency claims from Taiwan banks, while all three are facing Guam-based Hansen Helicopters collection claims for provision of helicopter services. The problems for the vessels appear linked to their parent company in Taiwan being in a “receivership . . .
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Moreland hit a go-ahead, two-run single in the seventh inning and drove in three runs, helping the Red Sox rally to a 7-5 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday. Boston trailed 5-4 before loading the bases against Danny Farquhar , and Moreland singled off left-hander Xavier Cedeno, who already has blown three leads this season.
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EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Bradford’s left knee has so far responded well to two weeks of rest, raising the possibility of a return for the next game at Chicago.
Bradford said Friday he is “definitely feeling better” after practicing with the team on a limited basis Thursday. That was his first work on the field in two weeks. He has missed the last three games because of soreness and swelling from an injury that occurred in the season opener.
Bradford declined to divulge the specific diagnosis, but said he’s experiencing a residual effect of ACL surgeries he had in 2013 and 2014. Case Keenum has filled in, while the Vikings have lost two of three. They play Monday against the Bears.
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ABC News Chief Political Analyst, Matthew Dowd joined Scott Chambers, Andrea Tice and Chris Reid on Yellowhammer radio to discuss Alabama’s special senate election. Dowd also talked about the tense political climate in America and how to deal with it.
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Semi-truck crash on Indiana Toll Road claims one life
A man from Minnesota who was traveling on the Indiana Toll Road died Thursday morning after losing control of his semi-truck and crashing.
According to troopers, a semi pulling a large box trailer from Foley, Minnesota was traveling westbound when it went off the roadway, through the median and across both eastbound lanes.
The driver, 57-year-old John James, was pronounced dead on the scene.
Troopers say the crash may have resulted from the driver suffering a medical emergency.
Dear Liz,
I just got a call from a company I interviewed with three weeks ago.
I thought it was a good interview, and I guess they thought so too.
Now the company's HR Manager is telling me they want to go ahead with an offer -- but they want to talk to my current boss first!
There's no way I want them to talk to my current manager, "Patricia." If Patricia finds out I'm job-hunting, she might fire me on the spot.
Patricia is the reason I want to get a new job.
She might even say awful and untrue things about me so this other company doesn't hire me.
What should I do?
Thanks,
Nolan
ASTANA -- A six-year prison term handed down to former Kazakh Journalists' Union chief Seitqazy Mataev has been shortened by two years and eight months.
Mataev's lawyer, Madina Bakieva, said on April 18 that her client's jail term was cut under an amnesty that was announced in December to mark the 25th anniversary of Kazakhstan's independence.
Mataev, 62, was found guilty of tax evasion and embezzlement in October and sentenced to six years in prison.
His son, Aset Mataev, who was director of the private KazTAG news agency before his conviction, was found guilty of embezzlement and sentenced to five years in prison.
Both have denied the charges, and rights groups say Seitqazy Mataev was prosecuted on trumped-up charges in response to his work as head of the journalists’ union.
With reporting by KazTAG
LAKELAND, Fla. — A Florida man is suing his friend for misleading him about the value of his $1 million lottery ticket, and for pocketing the proceeds after helping him cash it in.
The Lakeland Ledger (http://bit.ly/2ssuIs8) reports 45-year-old John Rhoades asked his 28-year-old friend Tyler Scott for help after realizing the scratch-off ticket he bought in April was a winner. Rhoades says he didn’t know how much the ticket was worth or how to cash it in.
The lawsuit says Scott told Rhoades it was worth $100,000. Attorneys for Scott say he gave Rhoades the money to buy the ticket, and that Scott scratched the ticket and won, later giving his friend $64,000.
A judge issued an order freezing both men’s bank accounts until ownership of the winning ticket can be determined.
Over a dozen people of the latest list of Salina’s Most Wanted have now been caught.
According to the Saline County Sheriff’s Office, the latest arrests are Brandon Harder and Augustin Munguia. The arrests are the 12th and 13th for the month of May.
The first weekend of each month a new list of Salina’s Most Wanted goes online. The May list went online Saturday, May 5th. Along with the 13 arrests, warrants for another person on the list have been recalled.
Since the Most Wanted program began back in July of 2000, thanks to tips from the public, over 2,700 criminals have been caught, and 390 crime stoppers rewards have been given out.
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LONDON, April 10 IranAir has signed a contract to buy 20 planes from turboprop maker ATR, Iranian deputy transport minister was quoted as saying on Monday.
"The contract between IranAir and ATR to buy 20 ATR 72-600 aircrafts has been signed by the officials of both countries," Asghar Fakhrieh-Kashan was quoted as saying by ISNA.
ATR is joint-owned by France-based Airbus and Leonardo of Italy. (Reporting by Bozorgmehr Sharafedin)
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That's what happened tonight in the Democratic primary for the 2nd District House of Delegates seat, in which Jennifer Carroll Foy came out a slim 10 votes ahead of her opponent Joshua King.
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DENVER — The federal government has withdrawn about 43 square miles (110 square kilometers) of public land from a June auction for oil and gas leases in western Colorado after challenges were filed.
The Bureau of Land Management said Monday the land is in Grand County near Rocky Mountain National Park.
The Grand County commissioners, a dude ranch, The Wilderness Society and others filed challenges to the auction.
The agency cited those challenges and low interest from the industry in announcing the withdrawal.
A lease gives a company the right to drill for oil and gas on the land.
The bureau still plans to offer leases on 115 square miles (295 square kilometers) in western Colorado at the June 8 auction.
That land is in Jackson, Routt, Rio Blanco and Moffat counties.
Gianluigi Buffon’s agent Silvano Martina talked to Radio Incontro Olympia on Monday afternoon revealing who is the best goalkeeper in Serie A in his opinion. The words of the representatives of Buffon have left many surprised: “I think [Lazio goalkeeper] Strakosha is doing something extraordinary this season. Right now he is the best goalkeeper in Serie A.”Martina did not mention Gigio Donnarumma who is regarded as the heir of Gigi Buffon who will end his career at the end of the season.“He is confirming what he did last season, Lazio won’t have problems with goalkeepers for many many years. Another goalkeeper that I like is Marchetti. Vargic and Guerrieri? I don’t know them well enough to say something on them. Marchetti was unlucky with injuries he has been struggling during his career and could not play with any consistency at all. It’s better for him not to train with the Lazio senior team but I’d sign him because he is a true goalkeeper.”
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STATEN ISLAND — Victor Medina said his 5-year-old chihuahua named Cinnamon hasn't been herself lately.
"She won't eat. She won't go outside. It's heart breaking really," Medina said, kissing Cinnamon's head.
Cinamon was a gift to his disabled wife 5 years ago.
"Ever since Cinnamon has been sick, my wife's health has declined," Medina said as he fought back the tears.
Medina said a vet told him Cinnamon can be saved. Cinnamon has arthritis and may lose her legs and needs surgery immediately.
But the procedure costs $2,000. It's money Medina doesn't have.
"I hope someone can help," Medina said.
PIX11 News reached out to several vets in the area and will make sure Cinnamon gets the care she desperately she needs for the new year.
If you have a story, email Monica Morales at monica@pix11.com.
Pantsuits and oversized blazers are everywhere! We saw their popularity among celebrities in the Cannes Film Festival, and you've probably seen the barbie pink suit on Instagram a million times this year and it looks like the two piece suits are not stopping anytime soon. Street style has been also showing a lot of oversized and sometimes dress-like blazers.
This trend is going to stay all year round. In winter you can go for heavier wool-like materials, and in summer can try out showing a little leg with the trendy baggy plaid blazer. Don't be afraid to have fun with colors. Bloggers have been showing how chic red and pink can be, so maybe you can surprise everyone at your next work event.
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Suspects sought in briefcase theft at North Fort Myers gas station
Two men are accused of stealing a briefcase containing items worth nearly $3,500 from a Sunoco on State Road 31, Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers said Wednesday.
The victim pulled up on May 20 to the gas station on 19451 State Route 31 and left his briefcase after becoming distracted while filling up his car with gas, according to Crime Stoppers.
Surveillance video showed at least two men parked nearby in a white Ford F150 pick up truck pull up and grab the suitcase once the victim pulled away.
The suitcase contained an Apple laptop computer, ear pods, credit cards and $500 in cash, according to Crime Stoppers.
Anyone with information should call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS (8477) to submit an anonymous tip and be eligible for a cash reward of up to $3,000. Tips can also be made online or through the P3tips mobile app.
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CIA Director Mike Pompeo defends President Trump's remarks on Charlottesville saying he was "frankly pretty unambiguous," while the city's mayor criticized Trump for not saying the words 'white supremacy.'
MOUNT VERNON, Wash. (AP)  A prosecutor says a man charged with killing five people at a mall in Washington state last year has been found dead in his jail cell.
Skagit County Prosecutor Rich Weyrich tells the Skagit Valley Herald (https://goo.gl/79PNrk ) that 20-year-old Arcan Cetin was found hanging in an apparent suicide Sunday evening.
Neither the prosecutor's office nor Cetin's attorney immediately returned messages from The Associated Press seeking confirmation.
Police say Cetin shot a teenage girl, a man and three women in a department store at Cascade Mall in Burlington, north of Seattle, on Sept. 23. Authorities captured him about 30 hours later near his apartment.
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His family said he suffered from psychiatric problems.
Cetin had been held in the Snohomish County Jail for about a month awaiting results of a mental competency evaluation.
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Deals Rumor Mill: Boeing, Alibaba, Nestle
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 4:31 PM EST) -- Boeing Co. suggested creating a partnership with Embraer SA focused on commercial aviation rather than a complete acquisition in an effort to assuage the Brazilian government’s concerns about the proposed tie-up, Reuters reported Friday. According to the report, Boeing has sought the government’s approval for the proposed partnership, which would not include the Brazilian plane maker’s defense unit. The reported compromise comes after Reuters said earlier last month that the aviation giant was exploring ways to earn government approval for the deal.
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The Economics Of A Monthly Movie Pass We investigate the economic mystery of how a movie pass for $10 a month can offer daily movies at just about any theater.
Overhead electric car chargers could be the future of the haulage industry
An overhead electric vehicle charger is being installed on the Autobahn in Germany and is being tested as a possible way to help HGVs and large trucks make the transition to electric power.
Tests on a 2km stretch of motorway have been preciously conducted but now the project is expanding, revealing significant progress in the idea’s validity.
Project ‘eHighway’ is being managed by Siemens and financed by the state and federal governments.
Siemens were commissioned by the German state of Hesse to develop the system on the Autobahn.
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) – State lawmakers have rejected a bill that would have banned public school administrators from collective bargaining in right-to-work South Dakota.
The House Education Committee voted 8-6 Friday against the proposal, which critics called unnecessary.
House Speaker Mark Mickelson, the bill’s sponsor, says there are times when the actions of the union run contrary to schools’ mission to provide good, free education. He says at least 10 school districts, including Sioux Falls and Rapid City, have administrative collective bargaining units.
Mary McCorkle is president of the South Dakota Education Association, a teacher’s union. She says administrators aren’t members of the union, but do come together locally to bargain.
The committee deferred action until next week on a bill that would prohibit school districts from paying employees while they do union-related work.
By Ssebuliba Samuel.
Government has been asked to revise the current tax regime imposed on new vehicles imported into Uganda
The finance committee report on the traffic and road safety
Act 1998 bill 2018 indicates that new vehicles in Uganda pay import duty of 25%, VAT l8%, infrastructure levy 2% withholding tax 6%, and registration fees while cars above 5 years pay environment levy of 35% to 50% which is too high.
While reading the report the vice chairperson Katali Loy said that since no alternative has been provided in the tax proposals to discourage Ugandans from buying used vehicles or to make new vehicles affordable this is not likely to discourage Ugandan from buying them.
Yesterday government succumbed to pressured and increased years from banned vehicles from eight to fifteen.
A Winona man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for the sexual assault of an 11-year-old girl near Waumandee, Wisconsin.
Sentencing of 33-year-old Jacob Vogel happened Friday at the Buffalo County Courthouse in Alma, Wisconsin.
Vogel is now doing hard time in Wisconsin State Prison, he had pleaded guilty to 1st Degree Child Sexual Assault and Child Enticement for Sexual Contact.
Investigators said Vogel used social media to lure the 11-year-old girl to go for a ride with him in his pickup about two years ago where the sexual assault happened.
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McLOUGHLIN, Patrick (Miller) – Reposing at his home. Removal at 10.20 am tomorrow, Tuesday morning, 15th August, for 11 am Mass in the Star of the Sea Church, Desertegney followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
House private from 11 pm to 10 am and on the morning of the funeral. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Donegal Hospice.
Administrator of Elections, Dan Miller, shared the updated report of candidates for the county wide primaries and election. Some changes are the withdrawal of Darren McDaniel from the County Mayor’s race, and the addition of Daniel Lewis as an Independent candidate for the County Mayor’s Race. In the Commissioner races, there are some contested positions, as two can be selected from each district.
The candidate’s name is followed by party affiliation, the race, and date that the petition was picked up. Where there is a second date, that is the date that the petition was returned and checked. Some candidates have picked up, but not…
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PHOENIX (AP) — Eighty messenger pigeons that were bred in a Phoenix home's backyard have died in a fire.
Firefighters responded early Saturday morning to the blaze that started in the back of one home and spread to a nearby home.
A Phoenix fire department spokesperson said 80 homing pigeons died due to exposure. About 150 pigeons total were at the residence. One of the homeowners is a messenger bird association member.
The homes' residents and four dogs escaped unharmed. Officials say 10 people have been displaced.
It's unknown how the fire started.
Homing pigeons are selectively bred for their ability to find their way home over very long distances.
We went for a hike up to Tinhorn Creek this afternoon to see where the water had been. The first photo shows where the water is now, but the muddy sides show where the torrent had been.
The second photo shows the lovely waterfall above the stamp mill. It was tough to get there as the creek has now changed the landscape.
On the way back there were lots of ‘Rock Rose’ groups growing in the grass. Lovely plants and of course the Thistle.
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OTTAWA — Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Carolyn Bennett held back tears as she announced an agreement in principle with survivors of the ’60s Scoop.
The agreement provides up to $750 million in compensation for individuals classified as status Indians and Inuit.
It also includes an investment of up to $50 million for a foundation for healing and reconciliation.
Bennett called the 60s Scoop a dark and painful chapter in Canada’s history.
Between the 1960s and 1980s, Indigenous children were removed from their homes by child welfare agencies and placed in the care of non-Indigenous families.
The deal is aimed at resolving numerous related lawsuits, most notable among them a successful class action in Ontario.
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The head of the Fianna Fáil organisation in Longford, Pat Donnelly was airlifted to hospital last night following a freak farm accident at his home in Ballinamuck.
Mr Donnelly, who is the chairman Longford Comhairle Dáil Ceantair, was seriously injured in the incident which occurred at around 7pm.
A well known community activist and former Co Board vice chairman, the popular Fr Manning Gaels man was airlifted to Sligo University Hospital.
Despite the serious nature of the incident, Mr Donnelly is now understood to be out of danger.
The local community are rallying to support his wife, Breege and their two sons, Rory and Paul.
Last weekend Pat was to the fore in the Longford Historical Society tour of the county as part of the group's 50th anniversary celebrations.
He gave them a blow by blow account of the 1798 story as the group made their way around the north Longford rebel trail and other well known and historical landmarks in the area.
A motorcyclist died Wednesday afternoon after a multivehicle collision on Dorsey Road near BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport.
Anne Arundel County Fire Department spokesman Lt. Charles Fowler IV said the department received a call for the incident at 4:22 p.m. Wednesday.
One patient, a man, was taken from the scene to a hospital with life-threatening injuries, Fowler said. The man later died of his injuries, a Maryland Transportation Authority Police spokesman said.
At 4:50 p.m., Anne Arundel police said via Twitter that Dorsey Road is closed in both directions at Arundel Avenue. Maryland Transportation Authority Police are leading the investigation into the incident, which is ongoing.
MDTA Police spokesman Lt. Kevin Ayd said the incident occurred near a parking area at BWI airport.
Ayd said authority police are on the scene investigating the crash. The man's body will be taken to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore for an autopsy.
This story will be updated.
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GOP candidate for governor John Warren announced his choice for lieutenant governor Wednesday.
Warren named Pat McKinney, a retired real estate developer as his running mate.
In 2014, McKinney finished second in the race for lieutenant governor but dropped out of a runoff with Henry McMaster. McKinney was an early supporter of Haley’s bid for governor, joining her team in 2009.
McKinney later served on Haley’s transition team, her finance team and was one of her appointees to the State Ports Authority.
“I am incredibly proud to announce Pat McKinney as my running mate,” said Warren. “Pat has a lifetime of business experience, he was a foot soldier for leaders like Jim DeMint and Nikki Haley, he is a leader in the faith community and he fought corruption in state government. He is the kind of leader I want by my side to bring conservative reform to our state.” Warren said in a statement released Wednesday.
Of course trying to fund the damn border wall is the only way President Trump would embrace clean energy.
During a meeting with Republican lawmakers on Tuesday, Trump floated the idea that the electricity generated could be used to cover for the Mexico border wall’s cost, according to House Majority Whip Steve Scalise. Axios reports:
Trump said his vision was a wall 40 feet to 50 feet high and covered with solar panels so they’d be “beautiful structures,” the people said. The President said that most walls you hear about are 14 feet or 15 feet tall but this would be nothing like those walls.
Trump reportedly said that the legislators could talk about the solar panel idea — provided they gave him credit. In fact, the solar panels were first proposed earlier this year by a Las Vegas–based solar company, according to AP.
So would solar panels mitigate the environmental and social disaster that would be Trump’s wall? Hardly. But it certainly doesn’t mesh with his promises to revive the coal industry.
WANTED: Man accused of scamming elderly victim out of $3,000
ASCENSION PARISH - Authorities are seeking a man who allegedly took advantage of an elderly man, scamming him out of thousands of dollars.
According to the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office, 37-year-old Naylor Cooper is wanted for contractor fraud and exploitation of the infirmed.
The sheriff's office says Cooper agreed to provide the victim with $700 worth of limestone back in January. Deputies say he instead dropped off $200 worth of the product and charged the elderly man $3,700.
Authorities say Cooper lives off S. Riverview Drive in Port Allen, though he may be staying with family in Ascension Parish.
Anyone who may have information on the whereabouts of Naylor Cooper is urged to contact the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office at 225-621-4636 or by texting 847411 to the anonymous tip line.
Taylor Swift scored six MTV E.M.A. nominations, including one for best-video for “Look What You Made Me Do.” Swift narrowly beat out Shawn Mendes, who has five nods, and Ed Sheeran and Kendrick Lamar, who both have four apiece. Swift’s nominations are for Best Video, Best U.S. Act, Best Pop, Best Look, Biggest Fans, and Best Artist. In order to score some award wins however, she will have to best the likes of Ariana Grande, Ed Sheeran, and Harry Styles in those categories. The E.M.A.s, which will be hosted by Rita Ora, will air on November 12. Swift will release her highly anticipated new album on November 10. The album features lead single “Look what You Made Me Do,” and is her first release since 2014’s 1989. Copyright(c) 2017 RTTNews.com. All Rights ReservedLess «
JERUSALEM, March 29 (Reuters) -
* Mizrahi-Tefahot Bank said on Wednesday it expects to raise more than 2.7 billion shekels ($746 million) in a bond offering to institutions and the public.
* The bank, Israel's third-largest by assets, said demand for the expansion of two bond series from institutional investors reached 4.8 billion shekels. The public stage will take place in the coming days.
* One series is for 7.2 year bonds that pay 2.73 percent, or 0.84 point above comparable government bonds.
* Another series is for 4.8 year bonds that will pay 1.95 percent, or 0.71 point above comparable government bonds.
* The bonds are rated "AAA" with a stable outlook from Standard & Poor's Maalot.
* ($1 = 3.6213 shekels) (Reporting by Steven Scheer)
Zhang Zhijun, head of the Taiwan Work Office of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, on Thursday stressed cross-Strait communication based on the 1992 Consensus. Zhang made the remarks while meeting with Hung Hsiu-chu, chairperson of the Taiwan-based Kuomintang party, who is visiting the mainland and will attend the 9th Straits Forum in Fujian Province.
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Briland, Eleuthera – Fresh off the Sealink, the community of Harbour Island just received two old and beat up golf carts that will be used or pushed around the island on patrol by RBPF.
Briland is known for its pink sands, breathtaking beautiful scenery and the island of the rich of famous frolic. Will have police patrolling in beat up and old golf carts.
Hubert Minnis can pay a British QC $20k to try 3 cases, but cannot purchase new golf carts for the Briland police to use to fight crime and protect citizens. UNBELIEVABLE!
And after borrowing $1.7 billion dollars in 10 months in office, the public is curious and want to know what was the money spent on. Or better yet…Where is da money?
We report yinner decide!
Albany Technical College (ATC) wants to connect students, graduates and the community with local employers.
SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – There has been a graphic floating around the internet showing a bitter cold winter for the northern portion of the United States.
This is due to a La Nina watch that was recently issued.
A La Nina weather pattern can give hints to what type of weather we will see throughout the winter season. The pattern means that the jet stream favors a location over the Pacific Northwest. This means storm systems will ride this jet stream across the north and bring better rain chances in that location.
Northern California is right on the cusp of where the jet stream rides to the north during this pattern.
Historically, Northern California sees drier-than-average winters during La Nina winters.
This is a weak La Nina signal, so it really doesn’t give a lot of confidence to the forecast; but we will see more confidence in the forecast as we get closer to the winter season.
For the better part of 108 years, blowing a shot at a championship was met by shrugs and a feeling of, "That's just the Cubs."
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SunLine Transit Agency launched its new zero-emission bus Friday during a ceremony at SunLine headquarters in Thousand Palms.
Roberts caught three passes on as many targets for 24 yards in Sunday's 26-15 loss to the Chiefs.
Roberts led the Raiders' receiving corps in offensive snaps played (55 of 61), but was held to just three targets despite Amari Cooper missing a majority of the contest after re-injuring his left ankle in the first half. Roberts could be in line for additional looks from quarterback Derek Carr in Week 15 against the Cowboys if Cooper remains sidelined, but Roberts would still be a somewhat risky fantasy option as the slot receiver has yet to surpass 50 yards receiving in a single game this season.
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PARIS, April 6 An U.N.-authorised international military force should intervene in Syria if it is proven that President Bashar al-Assad's government used chemical weapons, French presidential candidate Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday.
"An international intervention is needed ... My preference is that there should be an intervention under the auspices of the United Nations. A military intervention," Macron, an independent centrist who is favourite to win the election, said in an interview with France 2 television.
Referring to a suspected Syrian government chemical attack that killed scores of people, including children, in Syria's northwestern province of Idlib on Tuesday, Macron said: "If these deeds are confirmed, it is vital to act strongly." (Reporting by Adrian Croft; Editing by Louise Ireland)
CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY LECTURE – ASIAN CULTURE WEEK – Maorong Jiang, Associate Professor of Political Science and International Relations, and the Director of the Asian World Center at Creighton; Audel Salazar, East-West Graduate Student “Official Religious Policy in China” and “Eye-Witness Reality of the Chinese Muslims: Practicing Islam in Communist China”
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On April 4, the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services' Animal Health Lab in Warrenton, Virginia confirmed a diagnosis of equine herpesvirus-1. The Marion DuPont Scott Equine Medical Center employed strict biosecurity measures and disinfection upon arrival and during the horse's hospitalization.
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× Man pleads guilty to role in March 2014 double murder
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – A 23-year-old pleaded guilty Wednesday to killing two people in Wellston in March 2014.
The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office charged Marquis McKinney with two counts of second-degree murder and two counts of armed criminal action for the deaths of Reginald Snow and Stephanie Eaisley.
McKinney will serve 25 years on each count, but the sentences will run concurrently. He’ll be formally sentenced on June 14.
According to police, the murders occurred in the 1600 block of Vassier between 1 a.m. and 2 a.m. on March 1, 2014. McKinney and accomplice, Davion Henderson, were arrested days later.
Henderson was never sentenced for his role in the crime. He was shot and killed by St. Louis police in January 2017.
The Latest on the American student reported missing in Bermuda (all times local):
5:30 p.m.
A police spokesman in Bermuda says authorities have found a body amid a search for a U.S. student who disappeared after a rugby tournament on the British island territory.
Spokesman Dwayne Caines did not disclose any details about the discovery and did not confirm that the body was that of 19-year-old Mark Dombroski.
The Bermuda Police Service said a news conference would be held later Monday.
Authorities and members of Dombroski’s family had been searching Bermuda for the young man in a wooded area known as The Arboretum. It was near a sports center where Dombroski was competing as a member of the rugby team at Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia.
He was last seen early Sunday after a night of socializing.
A pro-Turkey Syrian fighter waves on Bursayah hill, which separates the Kurdish-held enclave of Afrin from the Turkey-controlled town of Azaz, Syria, Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018. Turkish troops and allied Syrian fighters captured the strategic hill in northwestern Syria after intense fighting on Sunday as their offensive to root out Kurdish fighters enters its second week, according to Turkish officials. AP Photo)
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The following is a sampling of cases that were resolved May 15 through June 5 in the Pettis County Circuit Court, according to information from Pettis County Prosecuting Attorney Phillip Sawyer. David Waters , 28, of Kansas City, was sentenced to 16 years in the Missouri Department of Corrections for first degree robbery.
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It hasn’t been a great couple of years for Marion “Suge” Knight, the co-founder of Death Row Records who is currently facing murder charges stemming from an incident in 2015 during which he allegedly plowed his pickup truck into two men, killing one of them and injuring the other.
The incident reportedly started on the set of the hit biopic Straight Outta Compton and spilled over into a burger restaurant parking lot where the crime occurred. Knight is also facing separate charges for threatening the film’s director, F. Gary Gray, over his negative portrayal in the movie.
Tuesday was a busy day for Knight in the Los Angeles courts, as a judge set his murder trial date for September. Shortly after, Knight was in front of another judge for a different hearing for his criminal threats proceeding against F. Gary Gary, where the judge somewhat curiously asked Knight for his NBA Finals prediction.
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On today's episode of “The Audible: Football Fridays,” host Kim Bokamper is joined by former Dolphins tight end Joe Rose and many special guests as they discussed the upcoming Dolphins-Titans matchup, as well as South Florida high school football. Make sure to tune in every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at on Dolphins.com, the Miami Dolphins App, Facebook and Periscope for the latest inside access.
After all, at this point she's been a Hollywood punchline for much longer than she was a legitimate movie star. Unfortunately, the new persona she's chosen is one that can't be entered into lightly, and it seems Linds just didn't do her research before the unveiling.
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Ignoring President Trump’s bellicose warnings, North Korea said Monday it would conduct more missile tests – on a weekly basis, a new report said.
“We’ll be conducting more missile tests on a weekly, monthly and yearly basis,” Vice Foreign Minister Han Song-Ryol told the BBC in Pyongyang.
He declared that an “all-out war” would result if the US were “reckless enough to use military means.”
US Vice President Mike Pence said earlier that his country’s “era of strategic patience” with North Korea was over.
He arrived in Seoul on Sunday hours after North Korea carried out a failed missile launch.
Tensions have been heating up on the peninsula, with harsh rhetoric from both Team Trump and the North Korean.
A former New York state assemblyman was indicted on bribery accusations Wednesday in what prosecutors said was part of a continuing investigation into Medicaid fraud and illegal sales of prescription painkillers at two Brooklyn medical clinics.
The city’s Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor said Alec Brook-Krasny, a Democrat who represented neighborhoods in Brooklyn, was charged with four counts of commercial bribery. Prosecutors said that in 2016, Mr. Brook-Krasny allegedly made $15,000 in payments to the office...
KABUL: National Procurement Commission (NPC) with President Ashraf Ghani on the chair held meeting the other day, the President Press Office said in a statement.
The meeting approved 9 contracts worth 360mln afghanis, according to the statement.
The contracts include repair and reconstruction of production shops related to housing enterprise units, repairing Pul-e-Kheshti mosque through Afghanistan Construction Enterprise and its design’s final review, procurement of needed materials for the ministry of public health’s radiology institute, requirements for Istiqlal Hospital and spare parts for MoI’s vehicles, the statement added.
The NPC also returned a suggesting contract for reconstruction of Pul-e-Joy-Gholaman road in Farah province for further review.
The meeting attended by Second Vice President, Sarwar Danesh, ministers of finance and justice, acting minister of economy, SIGAR observers and some other officials, the statement concluded.
Two siblings who grew up watching their family curl in Madison have their sights set on Olympic gold.
Wisconsin Public Radio reports that Matt and Becca Hamilton are heading to Pyeongchang this month to represent Team USA in mixed doubles curling at the Olympics.
Players take turns lunging down the ice while pushing a 44-pound rock. They sweep the ice with a special broom to guide the rock to a target. The team closest to the center of the target wins points.
The mixed doubles event is new to the Olympics. There will be seven other duos from around the world competing.
Coach Jake Higgs says their communication skills drive their success.
Becca Hamilton says they have different personalities that balance each other out. Matt Hamilton says they can be more open with each other because they're related.
× Substitute teacher arrested in Desoto County sex crime
DESOTO COUNTY, Miss. — The Desoto County Sheriff’s Department has confirmed that a substitute teacher has been arrested in a sex crime.
23-year-old Steven Colby and 18-year-old Meara Carpenter were charged with fondling by a person in a position of trust.
Colby was an employed as a substitute teacher at a Desoto County high school and lived with Carpenter in the same residence.
Colby and Carpenter are currently being held at the Desoto County Jail.
This is an ongoing investigation. We will update this story as more information becomes available.
HOUSTON — The U.S. Supreme has refused to review an appeal from a 48-year-old Salvadoran man on Texas death row for the slayings of two Houston store clerks during an attempted robbery more than 17 years ago.
The high court had no comment in its decision Monday in the case of Gilmar Guevara.
Attorneys for Guevara asked the justices to reverse lower courts’ rulings rejecting arguments that he’s mentally impaired and ineligible for the death penalty.
Guevara was convicted and sentenced to death for the fatal shootings of 48-year-old Tae Youk and 21-year-old Gerardo Yaxon. Youk was from South Korea and Yaxon from Guatemala.
Guevara, identified as the shooter, and two accomplices fled the scene in southwest Houston in June 2000 without any money.
He does not yet have an execution date.
Power outage strands roller coaster riders at amusement park
SANDUSKY, Ohio (AP) — A power outage at an amusement park in Ohio has left riders stranded on some of its roller coasters and other rides for about two hours.
A spokesman for Cedar Point in Sandusky says the park lost power Monday afternoon when a car hit a utility pole.
Photos shared on social media by people at the park along Lake Erie show riders stuck on a train going up the 300-foot-tall (91-meter) Millennium Force roller coaster. Park employees were helping people off of the rides.
Crews were able to restore power within about two hours.
Bitcoin’s most recent dip to a two month low has put paid to the South Korean cryptocurrency market, which has traditionally traded well above global exchange rates. During Bitcoin’s climactic bull run into December, South Korean exchanges were trading …
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× Police: Girl, 8, killed as car plows into French pizzeria
PARIS –French police say an eight-year-old girl was killed and at least five people were injured when a driver slammed his car into the sidewalk cafe of a pizza restaurant in a small town east of Paris.
An official with the national gendarme service said the driver was arrested soon after the incident Monday night in the town of Sept-Sorts.
The official said it is unclear whether the act was deliberate. The official was not authorized to be publicly named according to police policy.
An Algerian man drove his car into a group of French soldiers last week, and a truck attack in the French city of Nice left 86 people dead a little more than a year ago. Several other countries have seen cars used as weapons in recent years.
Last month, IDBI Bank’s board also approved sale of 1.5% stake in the leading bourse National Stock Exchange (NSE). Photo: Mint
New Delhi: State-owned lender IDBI Bank on Tuesday said it will sell 30% stake in NSDL e-Governance Infrastructure Ltd (NEGIL).
This is part of an exercise to exit from non-core business. The “board of directors of IDBI Bank... have by way of circular resolution approved sale of 1,20,00,000 equity shares of NEGIL constituting 30% stake held by the bank”, it said in a filing to stock exchanges.
Last month, IDBI Bank’s board also approved sale of 1.5% stake in the leading bourse National Stock Exchange (NSE). The bank had sold 9 lakh equity shares constituting 2% of the paid-up capital of the NSE to LIC on 30 March 2016.
An investigation concerning an elderly woman who was found dead in her Montgomery home on Monday has now turned into a homicide, Montgomery police said.
The body of 92-year-old Mary Gedel was discovered by police in the 1900 block of South Court Street. An acquaintance of the victim reported that Gedel hasn't been seen in several days and a death investigation was initiated.
Police later learned that forced entry had been made into the residence. A forensic evaluation determined Gedel died from blunt-force trauma. No arrest has been made and the circumstances of the homicide are unknown at this time.
If anyone has any information about the case, please call Crime Stoppers at 334-215-STOP, Secret Witness at 334-625-4000, or the Montgomery Police Department at 334-625-2831.
TMZ is reporting that Comedian Ralphie May has passed away at the age of 45.
According to the report, May died as a private residence in Las Vegas Friday morning. Adding that the comedian has been battling pneumonia and suffered a cardiac arrest.
May fished second on ‘Last Comic Standing’ back in 2003 and has had several comedy specials, including a Netflix Special since.
May and wife Lahna Turner filed for divorce back in 2015. He is survived by his children April June May and August James May. He was 45.
Kau anu, our Hawaiian word for today, is another way to say winter. Literally, kau anu means “the cold season,” and that is what we are enjoying right now.
× Ex-girlfriend says man was erratic before beheading mother
ESTACADA, Ore. (AP) _ The ex-girlfriend of an Oregon man accused of killing his mother on Mother’s Day and then cutting off her head and carrying it into a store says her ex-boyfriend’s eyes “did not look right” beginning two months before the incident.
The Oregonian/OregonLive reported (http://bit.ly/2rs2IVL ) Tuesday that court documents state Heather Suydam noticed a drastic change in Joshua Webb’s behavior before the incident.
The 36-year-old Webb remains held in jail on charges of murder and abuse of a corpse in the May 14 death of his mother, 59-year-old Tina Webb.
Suydam told authorities that Webb called her on April 8 “and told her about an `odd squid pulsing sensation’ he was having in the back of the head.”
Webb also faces charges in the stabbing of a cashier and death of his dog at the family home.
The city already is preparing to undertake an extensive paving program this summer with the two-phases project totaling nearly $1 million, and will be adding three more streets to that number. Safety-Service Director Jerry Lambert said at Monday's council meeting that Forsythe Avenue, Brown Court and Krehl Street have been added to the list, bringing the total cost for the second phase from $525,000 to $540,000.
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The Owl's Nest camp of the Bohemian Grove in 1967, with then California Governor Reagan and then former US Vice President Richard Nixon in attendance. Photo: Wikimedia, courtesy of Edward W. Carter There are plenty of adoring quotes about San Francisco from beloved writers, entertainers, and politicos, but a few negative remarks about our fair city made by a loathed historical figure, Richard Nixon, are making the rounds these days, courtesy of a new biography of the thin-skinned, duplicitous president.
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KALABURAGI: In a surprise development, national president of JD(S), Deve Gowda, changed candidate from Afzalpur at the last moment on Tuesday.
Govind Vishwanath Bhat was earlier the official candidate of BJP from Afzalpur constituency. He had filed nomination form as BJP candidate yesterday and today also.
But Deve Gowda, through a messenger, handed over a letter signed by him to the returning officer of Afzalpur on Tuesday, stating that the B-Form and A-Form given to Govind Bhat by Janata Dal (S) has been withdrawn.
And that the B-Form and A-Form of JD(S) has been given to Rajendra Kumar Vithal Rao Patil and that Rajendra Kumar should be considered as the official candidate of the party.
Barnes produced 18 points (7-14 FG, 4-8 3Pt), two rebounds, an assist and a steal in 34 minutes during Saturday's 106-99 win over the Kings.
It was a pretty messy game overall for Barnes and the Mavs until they pulled away in the fourth quarter, but Barnes still managed to put together a decent stat-line, albeit a bit below average for the veteran. Barnes is, unfortunately, one of the only Dallas players with a reliable floor of fantasy production night in and night out.
ANGRY teachers have called on New England MP Barnaby Joyce to "step down" from his position, if he is not prepared to meet with them over alleged school funding cuts. As the NSW Teachers Federation continues to protest over what they claim is $26.38 million in cuts to New England schools in the next two years, Mr Joyce remains firm in his belief that the schools are better off under the Coalition funding model.
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On March 31, 2017, the D.C. Circuit struck down FCC regulations requiring that solicited fax advertisements include opt-out notifications, holding that the TCPA did not grant the FCC the authority to impose such a requirement when, by its express terms, the TCPA applies only to unsolicited fax advertisements. Order, Yaakov v.
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The UK government has ignored recommendations from a panel of MPs engaged to examine pension regulations by stopping short of handing an M&A veto to trustees in a package of proposed reforms.
The government's proposals, published Monday, are aimed at preventing pensioners being left penniless in the wake of corporate collapses such as the retail group BHS in 2016, or Carillion this year. But a former pensions minister slammed the package as "gesture politics" that might end up having little practical impact.
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A short lived high-speed pursuit ended with a single car crash early this morning.
According to Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester, an officer on patrol attempted to stop a speeding car in the area of Republic and Ohio around 3:30am.
The driver, identified as Gage DeWitt, 20 of Salina then tried to elude the officer and crashed into a power pole at 1017 Sunrise Drive, sending the 1997 Infiniti I-30 onto its top.
DeWitt was treated and released from the hospital for a possible cut on his head.
Police say he was driving 55mph in a 30 mile per hour zone at first contact. He is now facing charges of speeding, reckless driving and flee and elude.
"I think something that we wanted to say was that everyone's trying to figure it out. It's like Grover's trying to figure out how to eat, Marnie's trying to figure out how to become a person with a life, Hannah's trying to figure out why she's made the choices she's made, Loreen's trying to let go of her anger, and it doesn't matter where you are," Dunham said. "There's like this lack of resolution, but that you can always make the decision to do better."
The penultimate finale wrapped up the friendships between the four main girls—Hannah, Marnie, Jessa (Jemima Kirke) and Shoshanna (Zosia Mamet)—and felt more like a traditional finale.
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — A federal judge has thrown out one of the charges against a Kansas man accused of plotting to attack Somali immigrants in the meatpacking town of Garden City.
U.S. District Judge Eric Melgren granted a defense motion to dismiss a firearms charge against Curtis Allen. The decision comes in the wake of a 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeal panel’s ruling in May in an unrelated case that found that a person convicted of misdemeanor domestic battery under a city ordinance can legally carry a gun.
Allen and co-defendants Patrick Stein and Gavin Wright still face charges of conspiring to detonate truck bombs at an apartment complex where Somali immigrants live.
All three men have pleaded not guilty.
Their trial is set for Feb. 20.
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Sri Lanka's prime minister says that Sri Lankan asylum seekers held on Pacific island camps who could potentially settle in the United States are free to return home without fear of persecution.
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe made the comments on Wednesday during a visit to Australia in which he discussed bilateral cooperation on combating people smuggling. No Sri Lankan asylum seeker has reached Australia by boat since 2013.
But Sri Lankans, Iranians and Afghans are the largest national groups among more than 2,000 asylum seekers who are kept at Australia's expense on the Pacific islands nations of Nauru and Papua New Guinea.
Australia refuses to resettle any of them and President Donald Trump has agreed to honor an Obama administration deal to resettle up to 1,250 of them.
GUELPH, Ont. — Canadian Solar Inc. of Guelph, Ont., has received a non-binding takeover offer from its chairman, Shawn (Xiaohua) Qu, who is also the company's CEO and president.
Qu is tentatively offering US$18.47 in cash for each share not already owned by him and his wife.
That's about seven per cent above Friday's closing price of US$17.25 on Nasdaq, when Canadian Solar was worth about US$1 billion.
Founded in 2001, Canadian Solar is one of the world's largest solar power equipment manufacturers and solar utility developers.
ZURICH -- Credit Suisse said Tuesday it booked net loss of 2.4 billion Swiss francs (US$2.3 billion) in 2016, after agreeing to a massive settlement with the U.S. authorities last month over its role in the so-called sub-prime crisis in 2008.
Credit Suisse said in a statement that its net loss was narrower than a year-earlier figure of 2.9 million Swiss francs.
"2016 was the first full year of implementing our new strategy and it was a challenging and busy 12 months," said chief executive Tidjane Thiam.
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Eagles and Patriots fans are hard at work preparing for the big game on Feb. 4, so much so that even their pets are getting into the spirit!
As we wait for kickoff, WFLA’s Daisy Ruth connected with Instagram fans from across the country to see just which team has the cutest four-legged friends.
From chocolate labs to pit bulls, fans are posting their adorable animals with footballs, signs and even dressing them up!
Check out some of our favorites from Instagram below. You can see all the adorable photos by clicking the video above! Which one is your favorite?
In addition to being full of falsehoods, snarky and mean spirited, George Parry's opinion piece, "Here's some free advice for Trump's legal team," impugns the integrity, honor and professionalism of Robert Mueller.
Mueller served honorably and extremely well as director of the FBI for many years in Republican and Democratic administrations. Calling Mueller's team of investigators a "lynch mob" and alleging that he is politically motivated is beyond the pale.
After reading this rubbish, I do have one question: When did Newt Gingrich start using "George Parry" as an alias?
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Star Wars Battlefront 2 developer DICE has given fans two huge reasons to buy the PS4, Xbox One and PC sequel.
With the Star Wars Battlefront 2 November 17 release date creeping up fast, DICE producer Craig McLeod told fans that the sequel won't fizzle out like the first game.
"A lot of people found that with the original Battlefront, after a few months of play, they lacked the long-term goals," he said (via Gamespot).
"So these are the things that we are really trying to make sure we nail in this new game."
Battlefront 2 already has a story mode and wider scope of source material, but ongoing success will require continunal updates and new content.
Based on McLeod's comments, this could be the case. "The ambition here that we've managed to achieve is something I never thought would be able to be realised when I worked in games," he continued. "I am just incredibly proud of that.
And this isn't the only reason to pick Star Wars Battlefront 2 up at launch.
April 6 Findel Plc:
* Says group has seen strong sales growth and anticipates total like-for-like sales growth for full year to be around 10%
* Says group expects to report FY profit before tax and exceptional items slightly below bottom of range of consensus Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bangalore.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com)
The Kansas City Chiefs agreed to trade quarterback Alex Smith to the Washington Redskins earlier this week.
During an appearance on SiriusXM NFL Radio on Wednesday, Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller acted out how he believes the trade went down.
“I can just imagine [John] Elway calling over Andy [Reid]: ‘Hey, Andy, Alex has got one year left. Are you going to keep him around? Let us know.’ “Andy: ‘Yeah, we’re going to keep him. We’re going to keep Alex, man. [Patrick] Mahomes, he’s good but we’re going to keep Alex.’ “Andy hangs up the phone and calls the Redskins: ‘Hey, um, I have a quarterback for you.'”
That’s a pretty funny sketch from Miller, but KUSA-TV’s Mike Klis reported on Wednesday that the Broncos were “not in the mix” for Smith.
Denver may be in the mix for Kirk Cousins, who is set to become a free agent now that the Redskins have another quarterback.
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WARNING: PROFANITY AND GUNFIRE. Las Vegas Metropolitan Police on October 3 released bodycam footage from officers at the scene of a mass shooting near Mandalay Bay hotel on the evening of Sunday, October 1. Undersheriff Kevin McMahill narrates this footage during a press conference, saying the footage showed officers hunkering down behind a wall that “faces Mandalay Bay,” while trying to determine the direction of the shooting. Loud bangs, as well as screams and sobs from the crowd, can be heard in the video.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Russian pipe maker TMK:
* Announces full redemption of the loan participation notes due in January 2018 in the total nominal value of $231 million on Jan. 29, 2018.
* On the date of the announcement, TMK has outstanding Eurobonds due in April 2020 in the total amount of $500 million with a coupon rate of 6.75% and a 7-year maturity. Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting by Moscow Newsroom)
Hood River photographer Peter Marbach will share stories and imagery from his current project documenting the landscapes and culture of the Columbia River, from its beginnings in Canal Flats, British Columbia, to the two-mile-wide confluence with the Pacific, at a free public lecture and slide show on Wednesday, Feb. 15 at 7 p.m. at the Oregon Historical Society, 1200 SW Park Ave., Portland. At this program, entitled “River of Hope: The Columbia River — From Source to Sea,” Marbach will discuss the importance of the current Columbia River Treaty renegotiations and its implications that may lead to the eventual return of Pacific Salmon all the way to the headwaters.
Following the talk, Marbach will moderate a question and answer session featuring Bill Bradbury, Northwest Power and Conservation Council, Tom Shearer, president of Sales and Marketing for Whoosh Innovations, and Stephen Smith, representing Upper Columbia United Tribes. This program is supported by the Upper Columbia United Tribes.
Incoming White House press secretary Sean Spicer said on Sunday that the White House may have disproportionately punished Russia by ordering the expulsion of 35 Russian diplomats.
"One of the questions that we have is why the magnitude of this? I mean you look at 35 people being expelled, two sites being closed down, the question is, is that response in proportion to the actions taken? Maybe it was; maybe it wasn't but you have to think about that," Spicer told ABC News.
CNN Obtained cell phone video of the shooting
ST. LOUIS -- Witness video shot on a cell phone shows the moments during a shootout between a Belleville, Illinois man and police at a congressional baseball practice Wednesday morning.
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The Mexican beauty is widely regarded as the sexiest weather girl in the world, with six million admiring followers on Instagram.
Yanet can be seen presenting on Hoy, a TV show on Mexico’s Las Estrellas network.
Her world-renowned rear has had many hot under the collar – and she’s now causing World Cup fever.
The Mexican beauty is widely regarded as the sexiest weather girl in the world, with six million admiring followers on Instagram.
Yanet can be seen presenting on Hoy, a TV show on Mexico’s Las Estrellas network.
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Two avalanches have stranded about 10 people at a lodge outside an Alaska state park.
Anchorage television station KTVA reports avalanches Monday morning blocked the road leading to Hatcher Pass.
Hatcher Pass Lodge operator Hap Wurlitzer says the lodge has seven guests and is prepared with plenty of food and fuel.
Alaska Department of Transportation spokeswoman Shannon McCarthy says snow from the lower avalanche covered 100 feet (30.5 metres) of road with 4-6 feet (1.2-1.8 metres) of snow.
She says plows could not start clearing work immediately because of continued avalanche danger.
The department says the road closure is expected to last at least 24 hours.
The Hatcher Pass Avalanche Center says 11 inches (28 centimetres) of new snow fell overnight and more snow was expected Monday.
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Restaurant chain Nando's is giving away free chicken to A-level students right across Northern Ireland this week.
"On August 17 anyone picking up their A-Level (or equivalent) results will be able to grab themselves a free ¼ chicken or Firestarter* on that day," a Nando's spokesperson said.
There are Nando's restaurants in Belfast and Londonderry.
"Just bring your results papers, ID and spend a minimum of seven pounds in any restaurant across Northern Ireland and you will be eligible," the spokesperson added.
Don’t worry Nando's don’t need to see your grades, unless you want to brag about them!
*Deal does not include Wing Roulette or All Together Now.
Nando's can be found in Belfast: Victoria Square, Bedford Street, Abbey Centre and Boucher Crescent and at Richmond Centre, Londonderry.
For full terms and conditions, please see - https://www.nandos.co.uk/explore/blog/level-results-are-lets-celebrate
Newcastle Knights star Kalyn Ponga has eight try assists and one try in the first seven rounds of this season and ALL of them have come down the left side, but will any side be able to stop him?
The Nigerian community in South Africa on Sunday confirmed the death of a Nigerian and the abduction of another member in that country. Mr Ikechukwu Anyene, the President of Nigeria Union, South Africa, said on telephone from Pretoria that both incidents had been reported to the Nigerian Mission in that country.
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A federal appeals court is weighing in on an unusual lawsuit by a group of young people who say the Trump administration is violating their constitutional rights by failing to address climate change.
A three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments Monday from attorneys for the administration and the 21 young people, who range in age from 10 to 21.
The Trump administration wants the 9th Circuit to order a lower court to dismiss the suit, saying it is broad and without merit.
The San Jose Mercury News reports that two of the judges voiced skepticism about the administration's request.
The lawsuit was originally filed against the Obama administration in 2015.
May 2 General Motors Co said on Tuesday it has ceased operations at its Venezuela plant and will take up to a $100 million charge after a judge ordered the seizure of its plant last month.
The largest U.S. automaker said it is deconsolidating its business in Venezuela. The decision follows the seizure of GM's Valencia plant in Venezuela on April 18 by judicial authorities, which led the automaker to fire 2,700 workers. The GM plant had not produced a car since the beginning of 2016 because of parts shortages and strict currency controls.
GM said executives have expressed a willingness "to talk with government officials and union leaders about the circumstances under which it could be possible to start production and employ some number of workers with a new, viable business model." (Reporting by David Shepardson; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama and Andrea Ricci)
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The White House sticks to the claim that no one spoke to Russia during the campaign. CNN's Zachary Wolf has more.
BANGKOK — A French tourist who tried to have her picture taken with a crocodile in Thailand was injured when the reptile snapped at her when she got too close.
The woman, who is in her 40s, suffered a severe bite wound to her leg Sunday at the Khao Yai National Park, said Thanya Netithammakul, head of the National Park, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Department.
She had been squatting next to the animal, posing for a picture, but she tipped over and the crocodile snapped, the official told the Bangkok Post in a story published Monday.
The attack happened Sunday off the nature study trail in the Haew Suwat waterfall area.
According to the Post, signs warned visitors about the crocodiles and tourists were told to keep to the nature trail.
Beginning at 8 a.m. Monday, lanes will be reduced on Walnut between 20th and 23rd for concrete repairs. Both the northbound and southbound lanes will remain open but lanes will be narrowed. The repairs are estimated to be completed by Friday, Dec. 22, weather permitting.
Signs will be in place to direct the traveling public. The traveling public should use caution and avoid driving in the area if possible.
Jason wanted to wish his new bookstore manager well on her new job with a Friday Phone Jax.
Hudson Potts was one of the Padres' three first-round picks in the 2016 draft. Potts started 2017 at low Single-A Fort Wayne.
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The history of sexual harassment in America: 5 things to know
Just like many movements for equal rights in America, the path for women to seek recourse from sexual harassment has been through the courts. But grassroots activism in the 1970s opened the space for a nationwide conversation, and the Civil Rights Movement can be credited for building a legal foundation that feminist legal theorists expanded upon to fight sexual harassment. Many of the first lawsuits were brought by African American women like Mechelle Vinson, whose case led to the Supreme Court’s landmark 1986 ruling that employers could be liable for the sexual harassers who preyed on women at their workplace.
Former Cambridge Analytica employee Christopher Wylie has arrived on Capitol Hill, where he is talking to House Democrats about his time with the data mining firm affiliated with President Donald Trump's campaign.
Wylie's visit is part of a Democratic attempt to keep congressional focus on Russian meddling in the 2016 election and whether Trump's campaign was involved. He is talking to Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee Tuesday and Democrats on the House intelligence committee Wednesday.
The GOP-led House intelligence panel shut down its Russian meddling probe last month, saying they don't see any evidence of collusion or coordination.
Wylie sparked a global debate over electronic privacy in March when he was part of an effort to reveal that Cambridge Analytica had gathered millions of Facebook profiles to influence elections.
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Wa All Stars goalkeeper and captain Rashid Seidu have called on his teammates to draw positive lessons from their narrow defeat to Ashanti Gold.
The 2016 league champions opened their campaign with a 1-0 loss to Ashanti Gold SC at the Len Clay Stadium in Obuasi on Sunday.
Seidu believes the loss has given the Northern Blues a hint of what to correct and address before their next fixture.
"It is a good experience for me and the rest of the squad. We have a lot of new faces in the team so it was a good experience for all of us," he said.
"We will have to learn from this defeat and go back to prepare for the other matches awaiting us."
They play Ebusua Dwarfs at home in the next league game.
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Observations. By Mama Baskets. Get more pearls of wisdom when the new season premieres January 19th on FX.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - JHL BIOTECH INC :
* Says it plans to issue private placement convertible corporate bonds worth up to $150 million
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Behold, Nancy Pelosi, the monster you yourself created.
Sure, Democrats have opened another front on their illusory Republican “War on Women.” But a key constituency of Mrs. Pelosi’s political jalopy is not too happy about how the party got there.
Congressional Black Caucus members are resentful and bitter about the way Mrs. Pelosi turned on pervy Rep. John Conyers, the Michigan Democrat, after he was accused of improprieties with female staffers.
Flu season has been fierce at the V-A Medical Center in Jackson. To help veterans, the hospital is holding another Drive-Thru Flu Clinic Saturday, February 3.
Vets just need to bring their ID cards. They do not have to get out of their vehicles. Nurses will be on-site to give the flu vaccine.
The drive-through clinic is scheduled from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center.
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* India cenbank deputy Mundra says will have a relook at the existing bad loan resolution instruments if there is a need
* India cenbank official says RBI is cautioning that inflation is elevated than where we want it to be
* India cenbank deputy Acharya says India is prepared for Fed hikes
* India cenbank chief Patel says we feel at this juncture the shift from accommodative to neutral is adequate
* For the detailed report on the RBI policy review see: (Reporting By Suvashree Dey Choudhury)
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Listen, guys. I don't know what to tell you. There's a new royal baby, right? People are really excited about it. Some are so excited they go on live television (@ThisMorning, I'm looking at you) and ask a fruit to predict whether said baby will be a boy or a girl.
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Per the show's Holly Willoughby, the most psychic of all bananas showed the baby would be a boy.
And, like, it was. So. Here we are. In a world with three royal babies and one psychic banana. 2018 is wild.
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Sunday's episode of WWE's Total Bellas on E! drew 505,000 viewers and ranked #19 for the night on cable in the 18-49 demographic.
This is down from the season three premiere, which drew 517,000 viewers and ranked #24 for the night on cable. The hype surrounding the breakup (or the breakup storyline) between Nikki Bella and John Cena continues to come up short in drawing viewers to the show.
The NBA Playoffs topped the night on cable with more than 15 million viewers across two airings.
Below is our Total Bellas Season 3 Viewership Tracker:
Episode 1: 517,000 viewers
Episode 2: 505,000 viewers
Episode 3:
Season 1 Total: 3.842 million viewers
Season 1 Average: 640,000 viewers per episode
Season 2 Total: 4.702 million viewers
Season 2 Average: 587,750 viewers per episode
Source: ShowBuzz Daily
Speaking to WFMZ-TV (as reported by Blabbermouth) prior to the group's appearance at Musikfest in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Erna was asked if there was a specific theme running through the band's upcoming follow-up to 2014's 1000hp.
"Not so much a theme, but we have made a conscious decision to kind of change the game a bit," Erna responded. "This show we're kind of marking as the last of the nostalgic Godsmack shows, and from this point forward, we're gonna kind of open a new chapter in our career and go for a new sound, a new stage and a new look for the band. We're gonna change things up enough, maintain the integrity of what we are and what we do. But it feels so far that the writing is going a little bit more down into a commercial, mainstream kind of feel. But, again, without losing the power and the stuff that we built our heritage on." Read more here.
Atletico Tucuman's Nicolas Romat (2-L) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against The Strongest on April 18, 2018, in a Copa Libertadores match at Hernando Siles Stadium in La Paz, Bolivia. EPA-EFE FILE/Martin Alipaz
Argentina's Atletico Tucuman and Bolivia's The Strongest are preparing for a decisive Group C match this week in the Copa Libertadores, South America's premier club soccer tournament.
Atletico Tucuman is in third place in the group and The Strongest is sitting in fourth place heading into Wednesday's match at Monumental Stadium in Tucuman, Argentina.
April 13 Warrior Met Coal Inc:
* Warrior Met Coal Inc shares open at $17.50 in debut, below IPO price of $19.00 per share Further company coverage:
April 24 (Reuters) - Turtle Beach Corp:
* TURTLE BEACH REGAINS FULL COMPLIANCE WITH NASDAQ LISTING STANDARDS Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Crews are working the scene of a vehicle accident in Huntington that entrapped four people.
Dispatchers say that the crash occurred on the 3900 block of Mount Union Road in the Huntington area.
One person has been transported to the hospital. In all, four people were entrapped in the vehicle, but three people were not harmed.
The roadway has since reopened.
State Police, Cabell County E.M.S. and Green Valley Fire responded to the scene.
We have a crew headed to the scene. We will provide more information on this story as soon as we receive it.
ZURICH, April 5 Galenica priced the initial public offering of its Sante unit at 39 Swiss francs per share, the top end its range, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on Wednesday.
Galenica was not immediately available for comment.
The Swiss drugmaker is splitting into a specialty drugs business, Vifor Pharma, which makes iron replacements as well as therapy for excessive potassium levels, and its Sante unit that runs hundreds of Amavita and Sun Store pharmacy outlets and a logistics business in Switzerland. (Reporting by Oliver Hirt and Paul Arnold; Writing by Joshua Franklin; Editing by Maria Sheahan)
Listen to live music throughout an interactive lecture with C.M. Russell Museum.
The event, “Charlie Russell & Montana Americana Music,” features author and musician Aaron Parrett. Parrett will discuss Charlie’s banjo-playing years and the influence of cowboys on Montana Americana Music.
The event takes place on Friday, August 25th at 5:30 P.M. Tickets are free for members, $7 for non-members. It will take place at the C.M. Russell Museum, located at 400 13th St. N. in Great Falls.
Organizer Melissa Werber says in addition to the event, the night kicks of a two and a half day adult pastel painting workshop, taught by Steven Oiestad. You must register in advance for this workshop.
For more information on upcoming events and how to participate, visit the C.M. Russell Museum website.
Hamburger Helper comes in like the White Glove in Shinning Armor and immidiately shuts down a Twitter user’s sexist remark and the Internet LOVES it!
For Herjavec Group founder and CEO Robert Herjavec, his calendar is key.
He tries to plan his entire year in advance and then stick to it.
Herjavec tells Entrepreneur that when his kids were younger, he would meet with their school counselors at the beginning of the year and add every event he could to his schedule.
"Because of that, I never missed a swim meet. I never missed a school play. I never missed anything," he says.
He suggests that everyone use their calendars more rigorously.
"Set aside time to do a full calendar review six months or a year out to make sure you are on track with your yearly goals as well," he tells Fortune.
TRENTON -- A Trenton man is facing charges after police say he struck a pedestrian, then led officers on a one-mile-plus chase before he crashed his car. Police responded to the area of Evans Avenue and Aspen Alley on a report that a driver hit a pedestrian and fled the scene.
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Manhattanhenge: It’s all about the angles copied!
Every year, around the summer solstice, the setting sun gives New York City an incredible, natural show: it aligns perfectly with the Manhattan street grid, suffusing everything with beautiful light– an effect made even more striking thanks to the frame of New York’s tall buildings. It’s called Manhattanhenge, a name popularized by famed astrophysicist – and native New Yorker – Neil deGrasse Tyson; and you should be able to catch it tonight.
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There are on the The Times of Israel story from 12 hrs ago, titled Ex-backup Imri Ziv belts way to Eurovision contest. In it, The Times of Israel reports that:
Imri Ziv, who will represent Israel in Eurovision 2017 after winning the reality show "A Star is Born," reacts during the final at Neve Ilan studio near Jerusalem. February 13, 2017.
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WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – Just days after being promoted to associate head coach at Wichita State, Chris Jans was announced as the head coach of New Mexico State on Monday evening. Jans was an assistant coach with the Shockers beginning in 2007 until he left for the head coaching spot at Bowling Green for the 2014-2015 season. He was fired following the season for an incident at a bar near the Bowling Green campus. He admitted fault and wrong doing and was rehired at Wichita State as a consultant and assistant for the last two seasons. Jans succeeds coach Paul Weir who leaves the Aggies after one year and leading them to a 28-6 record during the 2016-2017 season.
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP)  Sacramento Kings rookie Harry Giles will not play until at least January while he rehabs his surgically repaired knees.
Giles is the 20th overall draft pick out of Duke. He missed summer league to rest his left knee. The team said Friday he will work with the training staff to build strength and endurance. He will participate in some "controlled" parts of practice.
Giles had an arthroscopic procedure on his left knee last October after a ligament tear during high school in 2013. He also tore a ligament in his right knee in 2015.
The Kings say they are taking a "methodical approach" and Giles will be "reevaluated routinely throughout the program."
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BUENG KAN, 30th May 2018 (NNT) – Homes in many provinces in the North East of Thailand have been flooded due to heavy rains.
In Bueng Kan province, the traffic in the municipality has been moving only slowly since this morning as Pon Tuk and Rak Sa Ngob Roads have been submerged in a 50-centimeter floods.
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JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel is preparing to extradite a 63-year-old citizen to the United States, where he is wanted on suspicion of killing his mother.
The state prosecution says Monday it has asked the court to declare Thomas Joseph Gross fit for extradition. The American extradition request says Gross travelled to Florida in 2012 to visit his mother. The night before his return to Israel he allegedly drugged her and stabbed her to death in her car outside her Lakewood Ranch home. The next morning he called 911, saying he had found her body, and tried to portray the scene as a suicide or robbery gone wrong.
Gross' Israeli lawyer says he was previously questioned and released by authorities and the extradition is a shaming attempt by his sister over an inheritance battle.
A man has died and two people were rescued after a boat capsized in Sydney's south on Wednesday morning.
Emergency services were called about 9.40am to reports the boat had capsized at Bate Bay in Cronulla, and a huge search and rescue operation was launched with police, surf lifesavers, and the PolAir and Westpac Life Saver Rescue helicopters.
One man died and two were rescued after a boat capsized in Sydney's south on Wednesday morning. Photo: Seven News
A man and a woman were found in the water safe and well, both wearing lifejackets, Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter chief executive Stephen Leahy said.
They were treated for minor injuries and did not need to be taken to hospital.
CLEVELAND — Browns coach Hue Jackson is confident owner Jimmy Haslam will stick to his plan and bring him back next season.
Jackson, who is 0-13 this season and 1-28 in two years with Cleveland, laughed on Monday when asked about a report that new general manager John Dorsey wants to hire his own coach.
Dorsey was hired as the club's new GM last week by Haslam, who fired vice-president of football operations Sashi Brown.
Haslam announced Jackson will return for the 2018 season. Jackson said he has no indication that Haslam will change his mind and "you've got to trust what he said. I know I do."
As for Dorsey wanting to pick his own coach, Jackson doesn't "think that's the case at all."
Following Sunday's 27-21 overtime loss to Green Bay, the Browns, who blew a 14-point lead in the second half, became the first team in NFL history to go 0-13 in consecutive seasons.
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A 17-year-old has been charged in the Party Rock wildfire in western North Carolina - one of several stubborn fires that burned for weeks during last year's dry spell in NC and Georgia.A news release from the town of Lake Lure said the boy appeared in court last week on two misdemeanor counts accusing him of negligently causing fire on public lands.The fire burned more than 7,000 acres and caused more than $7 million in firefighting costs.District Attorney Ted Bell said misdemeanors were the maximum charges available because of the circumstances. He noted no buildings were damaged and no one was injured.
Posted: Apr 17, 2017 12:58 PMUpdated: Apr 17, 2017 12:58 PM
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Oklahoma's new Attorney General Mike Hunter spoke to Bartlesville Rotarians during a noon-hour meeting on Monday. Hunter spoke of the state question voters passed in November that made simple possession of certain drugs a misdemeanor.
According to Hunter we still have a problem with those people who use and are addicted to opioids -- the prescription drugs that usually are dispensed as pain killers and are highly controlled because of their addictive nature. Hunter says Oklahoma is among the national leaders of states with an opioid problem.
Hunter told the audience that the state will continue to have a problem until funds are available for rehab, counseling, and treatment programs.
RCMP said a pedestrian was killed after being hit by a vehicle while he walked along the highway near Suffield, Alta., on Friday evening.
The pedestrian, a man in his late 20s, was hit on Highway 884 at around 11:30 p.m.
The victim was rushed to hospital by paramedics but succumbed to his injuries on Monday.
RCMP are investigating the incident but said in a news release that no charges would be laid “at this time” and the name of the victim won’t be released.
The hamlet of Suffield is located about 250 kilometres southeast of Calgary.
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KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Western Michigan University says an online threat shared on Monday was targeting a Detroit school, not the university.
A threat shared on Snapchat threatened a shooting at Detroit Western International Academy, according to FOX 2 Detroit.
“I’m gonna shoot up Western, don’t come to school on Tuesday unless you want your brains on a dry erase board,” the threat read, according to FOX 2.
WMU says in a Facebook post that campus police received calls and emails Monday evening concerned about the threat.
According to FOX 2, the Detroit school reported the threat to parents and law enforcement agencies, including the FBI. Classes were set to resume at the school on Tuesday with police present.
Bug 975444 is one of the most-duped web compat bugs, which documents the fact that the version of Google Search that Firefox for Android users receive is a less rich version than the one served to Chrome Mobile. And people notice (hence all the dupes).
In order to turn this situation around, we've been working on a number of platform interop bugs (in collaboration with some friendly members of the Blink team) and have hopes in making progress towards receiving Tier 1 search by default.
Part of the plan is to sniff out bugs we don't know about (or new bugs, as the site changes very quickly) by exposing the Nightly population to the spoofed Tier 1 version for 4 weeks (which should be July 27, 2018). If things get too bad, we can back out the addon earlier.
May 2 Vastned Retail Belgium NV:
* Q1 rental income EUR 4.7 million ($5.13 million) versus EUR 4.5 million year ago
* Q1 operating profit EUR 3.4 million versus EUR 4.5 million year ago
* Q1 net profit EUR 3.1 million versus EUR 3.5 million year ago
* Occupancy rate as at 31 March 2017: 98 pct (98 pct as at 31 December 2016)
* Fair value investment properties at March 31 EUR 350.7 million versus EUR 350.7 million at Dec 31, 2016
* EPRA net asset value at March 31, 2017 EUR 50.85 versus EUR 50.33 at Dec 31, 2016
* As from 2017, it is anticipated that declining trend in EPRA earnings will slow down Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9167 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
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Top celebrity birthdays on December 11, 2017
Birthday wishes go out to Nikki Sixx and all the other celebrities with birthdays today. Check out our slideshow below to see more famous people turning a year older on December 11th.
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Tennis corruption report set for publication - why is it needed & what could be changed?
With sky-high approval figures and an extensive period in power, some have argued that Putin could be the most powerful man in the world. CNN's Phil Black looks at the sources of his power
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Dr. K and her staff have their hands full with unusual cases that are difficult to solve.
University of Nebraska President, Hank Bounds, says he’s sickened by senseless violence and racist, white supremacist and Neo-Nazi beliefs on display in Charlottesville, Virginia. Calling it, quote, “disgusting beliefs”, in a prepared statement, Bounds said the University of Nebraska stands with colleagues at the University of Virginia who are working to keep their community safe against hateful ideology and violence. Bounds hopes the entire University of Nebraska family will ask what more can be done to put values into action. Hundreds of people gathered on Tower Square in downtown Lincoln on Sunday evening to pay their respects. It was a chance for people to turn the conversation from hate to love. Donations collected during the rally will help victims injured in the Charlottesville crash.
Mississippi lawmakers could cut income taxes in exchange for higher fuel taxes to raise money for roads and bridges.
House Transportation Committee Chairman Charles Busby, of Pascagoula, says House leaders are considering a plan to phase out Mississippi’s 4 percent income tax bracket, which applies to an individual’s yearly income between $5,001 and $10,000.
In exchange, Busby says lawmakers would impose an additional 12-cent-per-gallon tax on gasoline and 15-cent tax on diesel, phasing it in over four years as the income tax is phased out.
Mississippi Department of Revenue figures show the 4 percent bracket raises $165 million, while fuel tax increases would be worth $302 million.
House leaders continue to make road money proposals. Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves says he’s working on a plan, but hasn’t offered details.
Putin arrives on Hmeymim airbase in Syria, orders withdrawal of Russian troops
Vladimir Putin's aircraft landed on Hmeymim airbase of the Russian Air Force in Syria in the morning of December 11.
Inside Russian airbase in Syria. Pravda.Ru exclusive
Syrian President Bashar Assad and Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, as well as Commander of the Russian group in Syria, Colonel-General Sergei Surovikin, met Putin on Hmeymim airbase.
When on Hmeymim, Putin ordered to start the withdrawal of units of the Russian troops from Syria to Russia.
Also on Monday, Putin is to pay visits to Egypt and Turkey.
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Chaos was created when the Legislature voted on a bill to get rid of the carnival casino. Governor Eddie Calvo making that statement during a special address today. Although he is not a fan of gambling, Calvo says Bill 50, now law, removed the funding source for Liberation festivities.
The issue he adds has left island mayor's scrambling to get the Liberation celebration going, as he announced, "I understand why the Legislature did it and that's the will of the body. But we essentially pulled the rug from under the Mayor's. So I directed my team to reach out to the mayor's council to provide support to ensure we have Liberation festivities worthy of the legacy that we are honoring. 100
Governor Calvo let the carnival casino ban lapse into law. So far, the 73rd Liberation memorials and ceremonies are set to begin on July 2nd.
Developing news: Crews have just put out a house fire in Harbor Springs.
Northern Michigan's News Leader has a crew on the scene.
The fire happened at a house on Hughston Road.
Details are limited right now, but we are working to see if anyone was hurt and what started the fire.
Stay with us on air and online for the latest updates.
HOUSTON (AP) — Jose Altuve has hit three home runs for the Houston Astros against Boston in Game 1 of the AL Division Series.
Altuve connected twice off Red Sox ace Chris Sale and then against reliever Austin Maddox on Thursday at Minute Maid Park. All three were solo shots.
Altuve led the majors in batting this year. He is listed at just 5-foot-6.
This was the 10th time that a player had homered three times in a postseason game. Babe Ruth did it twice.
Pablo Sandoval was the last player to hit three homers in a postseason game, doing it for San Francisco in the 2012 World Series opener against Detroit.
Joseph Schultz, 23, son of Dan Schultz and Maria Schultz, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2017 after a long illness with Lupus.
Dan Schultz was a 1982 graduate of Lawton-Bronson High School. Grandparents are Gene and Connie Schultz, former Lawton residents.
With hopes of continuing to provide quality entertainment, the Village Playhouse invites you to our fundraising benefit as we celebrate our 2017-2018 season,
A Labor Of Love.
Tickets are $25 per person and may be purchased in advance at www.brownpapertickets.com and from board members of the Village Playhouse. Help support local community theatre, A Labor of Love, as you enjoy an evening
of pure delight!
Here’s the timeline for the evening…
For more information, please contact the Village Playhouse at (414) 207-4VPW or visit www.villageplayhouse.org.
U.S. Senator Charles Grassley, of Iowa, says prayers are needed after the shooting, at a congressional baseball practice, in Virginia.
At least five people were wounded when a gunman opened fire on the crowd at the game, including Rep. Steve Scalise, of Louisiana. "Let's do what we can to see that is doesn't happen again. I know it's difficult to keep lonesome people from doing what they do," said Sen. Charles Grassley, (R) Iowa.
Sen. Grassley was not at the practice, Wednesday morning.
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) — Canada has signed a technical agreement to become part of the NATO enhanced forward presence and lead a battlegroup in Latvia , the Canadian Armed Forces said in a press release on Tuesday.
"Canada will lead a robust multinational NATO battlegroup in Latvia, becoming one of four Framework Nations, as part of the Alliance’s enhanced Forward Presence (eFP) in Central and Eastern Europe," the release stated.
The release noted that the technical arrangement outlines the rules, conditions, establishment and operation of the eFP battlegroup.
It will be the largest sustained military presence in NATO territory since the early 1990s, the release added.
NEW YORK (AP) -- Mike Smith scored 20 points and Columbia kept Dartmouth winless in the Ivy League with a 77-74 victory on Saturday night.
Quinton Adlesh added 18 points on 6 of 10 shooting from distance for the Lions (6-13, 3-3). Lukas Meisner scored 16 points and led with 11 rebounds. Kyle Castlin also scored 16 and Patrick Tape had 10 rebounds.
Adlesh sank three 3-pointers early and Smith and Meisner each added another to help Columbia to a 21-12 lead and the Lions were up 39-27 at intermission.
A hail of 3-pointers by both teams opened the second half and Columbia led 63-54 midway. Dartmouth's Ian Sistare drained a 3-pointer late to give the Big Green a 67-66 edge but it didn't last as Castlin replied with six straight points and Smith added a 3 to put Columbia up 75-72 with 1:06 left.
Adrease Jackson scored 24 points and grabbed 14 rebounds for the Big Green (4-15, 0-6) who are on a nine-game skid. Miles Wright added 19 points.
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BURLINGTON, N.C. — Burlington police are searching for three people in connection with a reported robbery and have issued a warrant for arrest for one of the suspects, according to a news release.
Faith Isley, 18, of Gibsonville, is wanted in connection with a reported robbery that happened on Monday afternoon.
Officers came to the 1300 block of Elm Street at 1:52 p.m. after a man reported he had been robbed.
The victim told police two men he did not know held him at gunpoint while Isley, who the victim said he did know, took jewelry from him.
The suspects left the scene in a tan Toyota on Elm Street toward Durham Street, according to the release.
Anyone with information on this crime is asked to call Burlington police at (336) 229-3503.
Jeffery W. Hammonds, 46, no address available, and Casey E. Miller, 33, 2009 E. Watauga Ave., were caught running from the house at 504 E. Myrtle Ave., about 12:30 a.m., police said.
Hammonds and Miller broke the glass at the side of the house and entered the residence while the home owner was inside asleep. They left with about $800 worth of tools, hunting equipment and a pistol.
All of the stolen property was recovered, and both Hammonds and Miller were arrested on aggravated burglary charges.
Each was held in the Washington County Detention Center on $20,000 bond awaiting a Sessions Court appearance set for later Monday.
Out of the 61 schools to show improvement since 2011/2012, 57 of them were public schools. However, independent schools continue to outrank public schools.
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The Jubbaland State of Somalia has today appealed to the Somali Football Federation against Banadir region.
Jubbaland accused Banadir of violating the law that governs football competition in Somalia. The chairman of the Jubbaland football federation made a reference to Article 1.7 of the football Act that clearly states that a foreign player cannot participate in a competition between two or more Somali teams.
The suit arises after it was confirmed that a Kenyan player by the name Abdimajid Osman Ibrahim who came into the country with a Kenyan passport played for Banadir region's team in yesterday's tournament between the two.
Below is the complaint letter in Somali language that Jubbaland directed to the Somali Football Federation.
Integrace has named Karen Moiles, R.N. the community nurse liaison for the Fairhaven and Copper Ridge communities in Sykesville.
In this role, she will foster relationships and communications with local hospitals and other referral sources to ensure the best possible experience for guests transitioning from a hospital setting to Integrace Fairhaven and Integrace Copper Ridge.
Moiles possesses more than 30 years of clinical experience across multiple health care settings. Most recently, she was the community nurse liaison for the University of Maryland Medical System. She has also held previous positions at Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital, Johns Hopkins Hospital and Genesis HealthCare.
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Liverpool’s Premier League fixtures announced
Liverpool start the 2017/18 Premier League season with an away trip to Watford, it has been confirmed.
The Premier League fixtures have been announced this morning and show that the Reds will travel to Vicarage Road for their opener on August 12.
The first Merseyside derby of the season comes on December 9, when the Reds host neighbours Everton at Anfield. The return fixture is scheduled to take place at Goodison Park on April 7.
Fierce rivals Manchester United visit Anfield on October 14, with the Reds travelling to Old Trafford on March 10.
Liverpool are at home to Swansea City on Boxing Day. They end the season at Anfield against newly promoted Brighton and Hove Albion, who are managed by Jurgen Klopp’s mate David Wagner, on May 13. A week earlier they will have faced champions Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in what could be a decisive end of season clash.
All dates are subject to change for broadcast coverage.
One Uber passenger had the ride of your childhood dreams.
User Okdiv posted a photo on Reddit of an Uber tricked out with a NES Classic—the much desired, recently discontinued take on the 1985 original.
The system was set up behind the passenger seat. In the comments, Okdiv said they picked The Legend of Zelda from a selection of games "because it had been a while" and "it's a childhood favorite."
The Reddit user said the driver was deaf, so conversation was limited to American Sign Language phrases. But it was clear he had "a ton of games."
The set-up included a screen, old-school controller and the gaming console carefully placed in the center divide with plenty of cords connecting it all. The post and comments didn't give any clues where the driver is based, so sadly you might have trouble tracking him down.
Playing the original Zelda is especially alluring now that a new version of the game is out for the Nintendo Switch. Not that newer isn't better, but our nostalgia is strong.
A woman has been displaced after fire broke out in her home early Monday morning.
The Garden City Fire Department tells us the fire broke out shortly before 1 a.m. Crews say some wires overheated in the crawl space of the attic above the living room.
The woman is currently staying with people who came to help her out.
Garden City Fire and EMS along with Pooler Fire and Garden City Police all responded to the scene.
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LEOMINSTER, Mass. (AP) — A man arrested in connection with the death of a Google employee near her mother’s Massachusetts home last summer is due in court.
Angelo Colon-Ortiz will be arraigned Tuesday in Leominster District Court on assault with intent to rape and other charges in the Aug. 7 death of New York City resident Vanessa Marcotte.
The body of the 27-year-old Google account manager was found in the woods after she didn’t return from a run in Princeton, a small town about 40 miles west of Boston.
Authorities say Marcotte fought her attacker and DNA taken from her hands helped solve the case.
They say Colon-Ortiz, a Worcester resident, had been working in the area at the time.
He’s been in custody since his Friday arrest. It’s unclear if he has a lawyer.
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After winning back-to-back New York state junior American Legion titles in 2013 and 2014, the Middletown Cobras returned to Utica during the final week of July to win the championship this year.
The Cobras opened the tournament Friday, July 28 and played a pair to advance to the final the next day. First they beat Clinton County 5-3 before facing Utica.
The Cobras walloped Utica 19-6 to play in the final against Whitestown. The Cobras again won by a wide margin, 7-3, and by beating Whitestown, they claimed their third state title in five seasons.
In the final, Middletown led 7-0 before Whitestown scored three runs in the top of the seventh as the Cobras held on for the victory. Valley Central’s Seth Logan was the winning pitcher when he fanned 10 over six and two-thirds and gave up three hits.
Pine Bush’s Nikko Citriniti and Logan Devries each went two for four at the plate, while driving in a run.
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When Frank Solich was dismissed from Nebraska, there were a lot of people who were very upset about the move, including I presume, one Frank Solich.
Years later and many wins later at Ohio, Solich will return to Nebraska to receive an award that he certainly deserves.
On Friday, the Football Writers Association of America announced that he will receive the Tom Osborne Legacy Award on January 9, 2019 at the Outland Trophy Banquet in Omaha.
The Tom Osborne Award is handed out to a person who exhibits the integrity, sportsmanship and fair play we all know has been essential in the success of Coach Solich over the years.
At Nebraska, Solich won multiple National Titles as an assistant and took home the Big12 title in 1999 as their head coach.
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Two police officers were shot and critically wounded Tuesday in Dallas, police said.
The shooter has not been captured, reported TV station WFAA. Police were searching in a wooded area behind the Home Depot where the shooting happened, according to the Dallas Morning News.
A civilian was also shot. Police said the person's condition was unknown.
The incident happened as the officers helped a security guard "responding to an incident" at the Home Depot, WFAA said. The TV station described both officers as "rookies in their 20s" and said one of them was shot in the back of the head.
A nearby stop on the regional DART train will be closed indefinitely because of the police presence.
City officials, including Mayor Mike Rawlings, offered good wishes to the officers Tuesday evening.
This is a breaking news story. This post will be updated.
In a rare evening of lively, outlandish and sure to be outrageously funny stand up comedy, funny man, TV personality and movie icon Tim Allen performs in Omaha! Tickets start at $69.00
The performance has been designated FOR MATURE AUDIENCES due to adult content and the theater recommends an 18 and older age minimum to attend the show.
The weekend, as told by Instagram users: Aug. 11-13
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- This weekend, Instagram users shared their experiences in The Land on the social media platform. Here's a slice of what was going on in Greater Cleveland, as found online.
Underneath each photo/caption from Instagram is some more details on the event.
Did you see a great weekend shot on Instagram? Share a link in the comments section.
(Photo by Lynn Ischay, The Plain Dealer)
Wyoming gun manufacturer looks to add dozens of jobs, expand
CODY, Wyo. (AP) — A Wyoming gun manufacturer plans to add 75 jobs and possibly expand its manufacturing facility.
The Cody Enterprise reports Gunwerks already needs more room two years after moving to Cody from nearby Burlington.
Gunwerks makes custom, long-range rifles.
James Klessens with the economic development group Forward Cody says the company will have 112 employees. Most jobs will start at $18 an hour.
Klessens says Forward Cody hopes to build a new facility with a $3 million state loan and a $3 million state grant.
If the financing is approved and the facility built, Gunwerks would lease the building from Forward Cody.
AUSTIN – The reward for Freddie Alaniz, 36, a Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive and this month’s featured fugitive, has been increased to $12,500 for information leading to his capture if the tip comes in during the month of January. Alaniz is wanted for murder, sexual assault of a child and possession of marijuana in San Antonio. All tips are guaranteed to be anonymous.
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Dwyane Wade has been a go-to guy throughout his NBA career. So when word came down that Wade approached the Cleveland Cavaliers‘ coaching staff and wanted to come off the bench, it was something of a surprise. The move meant that Wade was going to become the team’s sixth man while J.R. Smith regained a starting job.
Wade has thrived coming off the bench, as he has put up better numbers in his “reduced” role. Additionally, the team has been playing its best basketball as Wade has gotten used to being a sixth man, as Cleveland is 14-1 over its last 15 games.
Maybe the most surprising part is that Wade didn’t struggle with the realization that the best move for himself and for his new team would be for him to come off the bench. Wade explained this to Jeff Zillgitt of USA Today Sports, saying that his ego didn’t want him to become a bench guy even though he knew that was for the best.
May 30 (Reuters) - Apparel maker PVH Corp on Wednesday reported quarterly sales that beat Wall Street estimates, driven by demand for its Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger brands.
Net income attributable to the company rose to $179.4 million, or $2.29 per shares, in the first quarter ended May 6, from $70.4 million, or 89 cents per share, a year earlier.
Net sales rose 16.4 percent to $2.31 billion, beating analysts’ expectation of $2.28 billion, according to Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S. (Reporting by Nivedita Balu in Bengaluru; Editing by Maju Samuel)
Strong Storms Spawn Numerous Tornadoes In South Dakota
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) – Strong storms spawned numerous tornadoes in South Dakota. There were no reports of injuries but some damage.
The National Weather Service confirmed two tornadoes in northeastern South Dakota and received reports of several other unconfirmed twisters. Survey teams were heading out Wednesday to assess damage.
The Capital Journal reports two cabins were destroyed nine miles south of Rosholt, one by wind and one by a large tree that fell on it. Fires near Milbank were blamed on downed power lines.
The weather service received reports of five reported tornadoes that swept through southeastern South Dakota, including two twisters near White Lake. The Daily Republic in Mitchell reports the tornadoes caused minimal damage and no injuries.
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NAGPUR: A couple allegedly committed suicide by jumping into a lake along with their five-year-old daughter in the wee hours here today, police said.
The deceased were identified as Nilesh Shinde (35), his wife Rupali (32) and daughter Ruhi, residents of Hanuman temple, Telankhadi near Ram Nagar, a police officer said.
Police said they were informed about the incident at 8 am. "The family might have jumped into the lake around 4 am.
The reason behind their extreme step is not yet known and the investigation is on to ascertain that," the officer said.
The bodies of the victims were fished out of the lake and sent for post-mortem.
Further details are awaited.
These rowers found a way to paddle around without getting fatigued — they use their feet!
Dillion Burch, 22, was sentenced to three days of jail after police say he lied about an active shooter at Walt Disney World’s Contemporary Resort in Florida and recorded people's reactions for a YouTube video. He was intoxicated, police say, and hid in bushes. Florida Police
While it was a snowy start to the week with some school closures, that was the biggest snowfall we’ll have this week.
Winnipeg had around 5cm of snow overnight Sunday into Monday. There will be another system heading into the eastern prairies Tuesday that will likely bring another 5cm but that is expected to land primarily East of Winnipeg, closer to Kenora. Winnipeg could see a few flurries from this system but no significant snowfall.
Generally, this week looks like a cloudy one with the chance of some flurry activity as temperatures warm up into Wednesday. Overall, Winnipeg will likely see a few flurries but accumulations through the week look small and very spread out. Weather models are predicting between 2-3cm total for Winnipeg over the course of the week.
There will likely be more snow headed for southern Manitoba but it appears more likely to arrive on the weekend. It’s far away but at this point, around 5cm looks possible again.
Stories that pop on the big screen can fizzle when they hit the stage. For every hit like “Once” there are a dozen misfires like “Bullets Over Broadway,” the latest...
Nurse accused of sexual contact with inmate gets plea deal
ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) — A nurse accused of inappropriate sexual contact with a Pennsylvania jail inmate has reached a plea deal with prosecutors.
Twenty-seven-year-old Danika Alexander of Whitehall Township pleaded guilty Tuesday to a single misdemeanor count of official oppression. In exchange, Lehigh County prosecutors withdrew a felony charge of institutional sexual assault.
Alexander worked for a contractor at the Lehigh County jail where staff noticed an unusually high number of visits by one inmate to her work station in June and July. Authorities said the inmate made 39 calls to her personal cellphone that were recorded by the jail and revealed evidence of a sexual relationship.
Chief Deputy District Attorney Matthew Falk said the plea deal was offered because investigators determined that there was no evidence of coercion or force.
Miss Kitty would be very upset if I brought home another cat. She likes being an only child. But, if I had the room and resources, I would adopt every single cat at the Sioux Falls Area Humane Society.
There are too many cats at the Sioux Falls Area Humane Society and they need to find homes. Cats are easy to take care of and like all animals, they love you unconditionally.
July 1-3 and 5-8, the Sioux Falls Area Humane Society is hosting a Freedom Felines Adoption Event. When anyone 44 years of age or older adopts any cat, kitten or senior cat, they'll pay only a $44 adoption fee. This offer is also good for anyone who presents a valid military ID. You'll also receive a free gift with adoption. This is valid for the first 44 Freedom Felines adoptions. The Sioux Falls Humane Society will be closed on July 4th, 2017.
Take a look at all of the adorable cats looking for a furever home here.
PITTSBURGH (AP) - The Pittsburgh Steelers are ditching their "bumble bee" throwback uniforms for something with a more 1970s feel.
The team announced Wednesday it will wear replica jerseys of the 1978 and 1979 clubs that won back-to-back Super Bowls when the Steelers host the Cleveland Browns on Oct. 28. Team president Art Rooney II said the choice of using the '78-79 jersey was fitting. The franchise will spend the next two seasons honoring the 40th anniversary of the teams that pushed Pittsburgh's Super Bowl total during the 1970s to four.
The move means the Steelers are ending the use of their 1933 throwbacks that featured black-and-gold horizontal stripes that made the team resemble a pack of bees.
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Authorities searched for a swimmer who was reported missing in the waters off Key Biscayne Wednesday afternoon.
The swimmer was reported missing near 881 Ocean Drive, Miami Fire Rescue officials said.
Miami Fire Rescue, Miami-Dade Fire and Police and the U.S. Coast Guard were assisting Key Biscayne Fire Rescue and police in the search.
The search later ended after nothing was found. No other information was immediately known.
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The police has seized Rs 1.68 crore in demonetised currency notes from three people, who were later arrested.
Acting on a tip-off, the police kept a watch at a garden near Parsik Reti Bunder in the district's Kalwa town on June 30 and spotted the three people who had apparently come there to dispose of the scrapped notes.
The Crime Branch personnel seized Rs 1.68 crore in old notes in Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 denominations from the accused, the Thane police said in an official release last night.
The three people were later arrested and a case was registered against them by the Kalwa police under relevant sections, the release said.
The police was trying to find out from where did the accused get the junked notes, it added.
Billie Piper feels 'f**ked' by pressure to 'have it all' as she pines for her first love
The mother-of-two has enjoyed a successful singing and acting career and has welcomed two children into the world but noted that she still feels she has not achieved enough.
"It feels like you have to be fully established by your 30s," she told this week's issue of Stylist magazine. "But now the world's not interested, because you're not 20 anymore."
She went on to add: "I just think some of this new-age female emancipation can often land us in that place in our 30s where we feel, 'I'm supposed to have this, this and this…'
"'I'm supposed to be successful and business-savvy and coquettish and making cash and a sl*g in the bedroom and well-read and I'm supposed to be on top of all these things, because it's my time.
CBJ — Volkswagen of Germany has announced it will offer car-sharing services using electric vehicles in German cities next year as part of efforts to serve consumers who don’t want to purchase costly vehicles.
The company is moving ahead with the initiative as a way to move beyond its embarrassing emissions scandal of three years ago.
the mobility services division of VW is called Moia and was initiated in 2016. Moia focuses on ride hailing and car pooling and will be complemented by the new car-sharing service.
New CEO Herbert Diess, who took office in April, said it was vital for VW “to pick up speed and make an unmistakable mark” in areas including new mobility services which VW wants to contribute a significant share to future group business.
A lot of children have imaginations so vivid that it's creepy as hell. Children are basically tiny overstimulated people constantly on a nightmare acid trip.
So, when 3-year-old Ruby was asked to describe her imaginary friend for Oh Comely magazine, she managed to creep out the entire internet.
"This is my imaginary mum, Grateful. Her yellow eyelashes mean she can see in the dark - she only comes to see me at night-time. It scares me sometimes, but I always want her to come back. She has two babies in her belly. She’s 14 but can never have a birthday," Ruby says in the magazine.
When the actress Natalie Morales tweeted out Ruby's quote, the internet immediately shook with fear.
Ruby, you have a ghost. This is straight up terrifying. pic.twitter.com/DM0y77CWHI — Natalie Morales (@nataliemorales) May 28, 2018
Based on Ruby's description, her imaginary friend Grateful may very well be the ghost of a pregnant 14-year-old.
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A woman who was sexually assaulted on a train was punched in the face when she slapped the man responsible, police have said.
The incident happened last Thursday after the 30-year-old victim boarded the 6.30pm Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley service operated by Virgin East Coast.
She was unable to find a seat on the train and stood next to a group of men who she had been chatting to at Newcastle station before boarding.
During the journey British Transport Police (BTP) said one of the men sexually assaulted her.
In response the victim slapped him and the man retaliated by punching her on the jaw.
A BTP spokesman said: “Detectives are keen to speak with anyone who was on board this train and may have seen what happened.
“Any piece of information, no matter how small, could prove vital to the investigation.”
Anyone with information should contact BTP on 0800 40 50 40.
Robby is a 1 year old Cattle Dog mix. This hunky fella weighs around 45 pounds and won’t get any bigger. He loves people and playing with other dogs!
Companion Animal Alliance is open for adoptions 7 days a week from 10-5. CAA is located at 2680 Progress Road Baton Rouge, LA 70807. Visit caabr.orgor call 225-774-7701 for more information.
CINCINNATI >> The University of Cincinnati is asking a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the organizer for white nationalist Richard Spencer’s campus tour, calling it meritless.
The lawsuit filed last month says the school won’t rent space for Spencer to speak on campus unless a nearly $11,000 security fee is paid.
The lawsuit says requiring such payment because a speaker is controversial or prompts hostile reaction is discriminatory and unconstitutional.
The university on Thursday questioned the lawsuit’s timing, saying the organizer hadn’t yet paid the fee or obtained required insurance.
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UC previously said it would let Spencer speak. His attorney, Kyle Bristow, says the visit is planned March 14, during spring break.
Bristow has lawsuits pending against several other schools for not allowing Spencer to speak.
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Largely Forgotten Osage Murders Reveal A Conspiracy Against Wealthy Native Americans
Members of the Osage Indian Nation became very wealthy in the 1920s after oil deposits were found on their land. Then local whites began targeting the tribe. Journalist David Grann tells the story.
Patriots' Day was Monday, which means the Boston Marathon happened. One creative person in attendance took advantage of the opportunity by making a sign that surely motivated the runners as they passed by, assuming they were all Patriots fans.
His sign reminded runners to never give up by showing the scoreline of the Super Bowl at the 2:12 mark of the third quarter.
Look away Falcons fans:
this guy is at the #BostonMarathon right now motivating the runners. i love boston. pic.twitter.com/jOT6kmRJhK — abdul 🚀 (@Advil) April 17, 2017
We all know what happened next. The Patriots woke up as Tom Brady led them to 31 unanswered points. The final six points were scored by James White in overtime, which wrapped up the Patriots' fifth -- not sixth -- Super Bowl.
Meanwhile, the Falcons are still searching for their first championship.
Typically, the renderings for a new building portray the structure on a sunny day so it is seen in its best light, but this is not so for these rainy tower renderings. Architects Richard Keep and Henry Goss were recently granted planning permission in Nairobi, Kenya for a tower to be called 'The Boundary.'
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SPRINGFIELD - Two Springfield men are being held by federal authorities after they were arrested Friday on charges they distributed crack cocaine.
Federal prosecutors said in a release that 24-year-old Donovan Coombs-Thompson and Kayvon Lovejoy, 26, were the subjects of indictments unsealed Friday.
Coombs-Thompson was charged with two counts of distribution of cocaine base, while Lovejoy was charged with two counts of distribution of crack cocaine.
The charge of distribution of cocaine base carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release and a fine of $1 million. Lovejoy faces a potential 30 years in federal prison, six years of supervised release and a $1 million fine.
Both men are being held following an appearance in federal court in Springfield.
Participants of the March of the Living, which commemorates the victims of the Holocaust, walk along the Pest embankment of the River Danube in downtown Budapest, Hungary, Sunday, Apr. 16, 2017. The annual event marks the 73rd anniversary of the beginning of the Hungarian holocaust, during which some 600 thousand Jewish Hungarians were deported to Nazi death camps.
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I’m pretty sure that last year wasn’t just about self-love for you. Whoever is guilty, raise your hands. I’m typing with one hand here, too.
We always try to indulge in self-love but it’s not as easy as it may sound. Recently, of the three Mohan sisters, Shakti was targetted for being too manly.
Thanks, Shakti, your Karara response gave me a lot of courage to love myself like never before. I guess that’s a great start to 2017, isn’t it?
She took to Facebook to give a strong response to the haters:
“I have been told I sit like a man, I walk like a man, your body looks masculine and voice is heavy not female like. I have been told to be more feminine by well meaning people.
I wasted many years trying to be who I am not in my effort to fit in.
I don’t know why the world is after making you fit in to a category. Be You and stop fulfilling people’s expectations of you to look busty, assy, fair, thin, shy, masked with make up.
You can either live for yourself or for the world.
Use your power to Choose…”
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Asking for a raise is notoriously nerve-racking. So it helps to be as prepared as possible.
Below is a series of questions you'll want to ask yourself before petitioning your boss for more money.
Those questions focus on timing, job performance history, and other potential perks to negotiate.
Asking for a raise isn't something you want to botch. It's one thing to prepare thoroughly and still not get the salary you want — it's another to wing it and wind up convincing your boss that you're delusional, or nervy.
Before you head for the hot seat, it helps to ask yourself a few questions, about things like your job performance and your boss' constraints. Your answers to these questions will help guide the conversation, so you have a better shot at impressing your boss — and hopefully getting what you want and deserve.
HELSINKI (AP) — Police in Denmark have intensified their hunt for a missing Swedish journalist who allegedly disembarked from an amateur-built submarine a day before the vessel sunk.
Copenhagen police continued their search Monday on land and at sea for 30-year-old freelance journalist Kim Wall. The search also will cover parts of Swedish territorial waters.
Wall was on a reporting assignment aboard the UC3 Nautilus submarine owned by 46-year-old Danish inventor Peter Madsen. He made a last-minute escape from the sinking vessel Friday and has denied any responsibility for Wall’s fate. Madsen was arrested on preliminary manslaughter charges.
Copenhagen police suspect that Madsen deliberately sunk the submarine though he initially blamed technical problems.
Wall wasn’t found inside the submarine after it was raised and transported for investigation Saturday.
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Bay View is home to Humboldt Park, which features a beautiful band shell especially designed for acoustic excellence. Each Tuesday evening from June through August, Bay View neighbors gather on the vast hillside above the band shell to enjoy music performed by local musicians. The event runs from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. each week.
Bonsoir! Before we finish up today, a look at some of the Ligue 1 player faces that will be updated in #DP4 on Thursday. #PES2018 pic.twitter.com/FqlIpmnOQK
A pilot for Dallas-based Southwest Airlines was arrested in New York on Monday after TSA agents found a loaded handgun in his carry-on luggage. Erik Gibson, 55, was scheduled to fly a Boeing 737 from Albany to Tampa, Fla., on Monday morning when the security officers found the gun during a routine screening.
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Watch week 17's plays of the week from the NFL, including a 95-yard punt return from the Kansas City Chiefs' Tyreek Hill during their 37-27 win over the San Diego Chargers.
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The waters around Istanbul have turned a striking shade of turquoise.
A natural phenomenon called a "phytoplankton bloom" has turned the normally dark waters of the Bosphorus and Golden Horn into an opaque tone of light blue.
This is caused by microscopic organisms that have inundated the Black Sea, just north of Turkey's largest city.
Berat Haznedaroglu, an environmental engineer, said this is a normal annual event.
He said: "This year we got a lot of rain events that carried nutrients from the Saharan desert to the Black Sea, which created an optimal environment for this phytoplankton to bloom."
Mr Haznedaroglu works at the Institute of Environmental Sciences at Istanbul's private Bogazici University.
The Bosphorus, a strait that separates Europe from Asia, also connects the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmara.
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Fernando Sulichin produced “The Putin Interviews,” a four-part series for which Screenwriter Oliver Stone spent two years interviewing Russian President Vladimir Putin. John asks Sulichin some of the burning questions we all share, including whether or not he believes the Russians meddled in the 2016 election. The series premiered Monday, and continues through Thursday on Showtime.
The drug Naloxone, often sold under the brand name Narcan, has become a critical tool in the fight against the opioid epidemic. But since the drug's ability to counter overdoses became popularized in 2014, its price has more than doubled.
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AUSTIN -- An Austin teenager is dead after police said he was shot during an argument over fireworks in the early morning hours of July 4.
Police said that at around 2 a.m. at an apartment complex on Anken Drive near South Pleasant Valley Road, a neighbor was shooting off fireworks. An argument broke out between a 19-year-old and a 41-year-old before police said the 41-year-old shot the teen.
The teen -- who police said lived at the apartment complex -- was taken to a hospital where he later died. The alleged shooter is in police custody. Police have not said whether the suspected shooter lived at the apartment complex. The Austin Police Department also has not clarified who was shooting off fireworks.
This story will update as more information becomes available.
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I’m a republican by nature. I can’t stand "heirs" and graces, or anyone having authority over me. But as I’ve grown older, I’ve reconciled myself to the monarchy. It works. It’s better than the alternative. It reconciles the human and the institutional. It is utterly relevant.
When I look at Prince Harry, I don’t just see a royal – I see a contemporary. I remember exactly where I was the day his mother died, and I saw him grow up, just like me, into a young man who appeared uncertain how to be himself. What was going through his mind? Now we know. In a podcast interview with The Daily Telegraph, he has revealed the trauma of his bereavement – at first suppressed, then expressed as anger. “I have probably been very close to a complete breakdown,” he said. “I was on the verge of punching someone.”
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The blackout sent people pouring out on to the streets, including high school students at the Big Sing regional finals. The fire service went to the Palmerston North City Library and there was an evacuation there when the city was plunged into darkness because of a power cut on Wednesday morning.
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - The ex-wife of former NBA player Lorenzen Wright won't face the death penalty if convicted of killing him more than seven years ago in Tennessee.
Shelby County prosecutor Paul Hagerman said before a hearing Monday that Sherra Wright won't face death if found guilty of first-degree murder in her ex-husband's shooting death. She has pleaded not guilty.
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Sherra Wright was arrested in December in Riverside, California. Lorenzen Wright's decomposing body was found in a swampy field on July 28, 2010 - 10 days after he was reported missing. An autopsy report said he died of multiple gunshot wounds.
Lorenzen Wright played 13 seasons in the NBA as a forward and center. He was born and raised in Memphis.
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After a cloudy and damp Friday night, Saturday will feature an increase in sunshine. The wind will also pick up by the afternoon. The forecast calls for temperatures to be as much as 20 degrees above the seasonal average. A weak front will bring a good chance for showers and thunderstorms Saturday night and early Sunday.
Sunday afternoon looks dry but we expect rain to return to the Valley Sunday night into Monday as the remnants of Tropical Storm Nate head our way. The beneficial rain will taper off Monday afternoon. Tuesday looks pleasant.
Sherfy (shoulder) made his Cactus League debut Sunday in the Diamondbacks' 6-3 loss to the Reds, ceding a run on two hits over two hits and striking out two batters.
The Diamondbacks have been easing Sherfy along slowly this spring after he experienced shoulder fatigue earlier in camp, and his rustiness was apparent in his first outing. One of the two hits Sherfy allowed was a home run on a pitch that was poorly placed, though manager Torey Lovullo noted he was generally impressed with the way the right-hander attacked the zone, according to Owens Perkins of MLB.com. Sherfy is expected to make his next appearance Tuesday as he looks to solidify his bid for an Opening Day bullpen spot, but the extensive time he has missed this spring could relegate the 26-year-old to the disabled list for a brief spell to begin the campaign.
A man woman and toddler were shot while sitting in a car in the 2300-block of South Kenneth in Chicagos North Lawndale neighborhood police said The nephew suffered a gunshot wound to the side and was taken in good condition to Mount Sinai Hospital, police said. Police say the 2-year-old boy was in a auto with the 20-year-old woman, who is his aunt, and the male victim in the 2300 block of South Kenneth Ave in the city's North Lawndale neighborhood.
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An Oxford taxi service owner has been arrested on charges of rape and kidnapping.
On Dec. 8 and 9, two female Miami University students reported separate sexual assaults involving the owner of an area taxi service. They said Sherman Jackson, the owner of Sherman's Safe Ride, sexually assaulted them in his vehicle.
Jackson, 38, was arrested on two counts of rape, two charges of kidnapping, and taken to Butler County Jail.
The investigation into this case is ongoing. Anyone with additional information involving these offenses should contact the Oxford police tip line (513-524-5268) or Crimestoppers (513-352-3040).
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A woman has been mauled by a lion through a fence at a game park in eastern Zimbabwe, a newspaper is reporting. The state-controlled Manica Post published a picture online of Ngoni Hera with blood on her right side from the lion attack.
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"French centrist Emmanuel Macron is set to top the voting in the first round of France's presidential election ahead of far-right leader Marine Le Pen, and their leads over conservative Francois Fillon and leftist Jean-Luc Melenchon have widened, a poll showed on Monday. The Elabe poll for magazine L'Express showed Macron winning 24 percent of the vote on Sunday, up from 23.5 percent the last time the survey was conducted a week ago. Le Pen's score also improved slightly, rising to 23 percent from 22.5 percent, which would put her and Macron on course to face off in a May 7 runoff that he was seen winning by 62 percent to 38 percent." (04/17/17)
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RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — A plan to remove the statue of Confederate General Robert E. Lee sparked the “Unite the Right” rally that turned violent in Charlottesville, Virginia.
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Jane Fonda used her 80th birthday celebration to raise $1.3 million for her foundation.
The two-time Oscar-winner held the “Eight Decades of Jane” fundraiser at an upscale hotel Saturday night. The event recognized Fonda’s life achievements along with her foundation, Georgia Campaign for Adolescent Power & Potential, which she created in 1995.
The Atlanta-based nonprofit focuses on teen pregnancy prevention and adolescent health.
Fonda’s foundation hosted the event with 228 guests in attendance including CNN founder and ex-husband Ted Turner, her son Troy Garity and producer Paula Weinstein. James Taylor and Carole King performed several songs including “So Far Away” and “You’ve Got a Friend.”
Dolly Parton, Kerry Washington, Ludacris and Oprah Winfrey shared a toast through a video message.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – A state court trial over congressional district boundaries is about to get underway in Pennsylvania as a parallel case awaits a decision in federal court.
The Commonwealth Court proceeding Monday in Harrisburg was put on a fast track by the state Supreme Court a month ago.
The lawsuit by a group of voters says the 2011 Republican-drawn map is too partisan and violates the state constitution. They want a new map.
A separate challenge was the subject of a federal trial last week in Philadelphia.
In that case, a group of Democratic voters argues the map should be thrown out because no political considerations should be allowed in redistricting.
The Pennsylvania cases are proceeding as the U.S. Supreme Court considers whether to set new standards for drawing political district lines.
10 captives released but attackers remain inside after car bombing followed by storming of popular eatery in troubled nation’s capital
Gunmen posing as military forces held an unknown number of hostages inside a popular restaurant in Somalia’s capital in an attack that began when a car bomb exploded at the gate, police and a witness said, while the extremist group al-Shabab claimed responsibility. At least 17 people, including foreigners, were dead, according to police and an ambulance driver.
Two of the gunmen were shot dead and 10 hostages were rescued but five other attackers were thought to remain inside, cutting off electricity to complicate security forces’ efforts to end the siege, said Captain Mohamed Hussein, who reported heavy gunfire. Most of the victims were young men who had been entering the Pizza House when the vehicle exploded, Hussein said.
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The opening of Kirkland Lake's new aquatic center has been delayed. The pool was to have been opened Tuesday evening however Director of Community Services Bonnie Sackrider stated "during final testing and commissioning of the chemical controllers over the weekend, it appeared as though one was not working optimally and not adding chemicals as required for bather comfort and safety. Since safety of all patrons is of the utmost importance, staff decided to delay the opening until all parameters were in the ideal zones. In consultation with industry specialists, various strategies are being implemented with the goal of opening as soon as possible. All equipment and processes will be verified to ensure operability."
She added "announcements will be made regarding the opening as soon as it is confirmed. School swims scheduled for Wednesday will be rescheduled for next week. The first swim will still be a free event, sponsored by Cambrian- Despres Pacey Insurance."
After months of sell-out pop-ups, Pizza Gutt — the Instagram-based project from itinerant pizzaiolo Daniel Gutter — has found a home. And service starts this week.
For the time being, Gutter — an alum of Pizza Brain’s kitchen who also received training from Joe Beddia — will bake out of the cooperatively-owned W/N W/N Coffee Bar Wednesdays through Saturdays from 5 p.m. until sellout.
Twenty-five of his 10″ x 10″ square pies each night will be available for customers to reserve in advance through Slotted, with another 25 available first come, first served. (As of now, first week slots through Friday are claimed, but some on Saturday are still available — and there’s always walk-in.) Gutter will post the menu, which will change frequently, to his Instagram at the start of each week.
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Two men have been arrested after a fight in Woking on Friday afternoon (February 2).
Surrey Police officers were called to Oriental Road, near the Lion Retail Park, at around 2pm.
An eyewitness said there "loads of police cars on the road with lights flashing" an hour later.
A police spokesman said officers had attended "reports of an altercation between two groups of people".
The spokesman added: "No one is believed to have suffered any injuries.
"Two males have been arrested and are in police custody."
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A blast of winter is well underway across Northern BC as five centimetres fell late in various regions Thursday night.
According to Environment Canada, another five to ten centimetres of snow is expected for the rest of Friday with more on the way Saturday and Sunday.
“With the setup, we are tracking essentially a stalled arctic front hanging over northern BC right now at the end of Saturday and heading into Sunday we can potentially see anywhere between 20 and 30 centimetres,” says Cindy Yu, Environment Canada Meteorologist.
“The current setup with the weather is coming from the northwest. So, if you’re travelling any routes in the north, the orientation from the northwest to the southeast you can see the higher amounts of snowfall.”
Anyone travelling on Highways 16 and 97 can expect snowy conditions along the Pine Pass and head into Terrace where 20 to 30 centimetres of snow expected.
HADLEY, Mass. (WWLP) – Authorities believe they have found the body of a 16-year-old girl missing following a jet ski crash in Chelmsford.
Family members said the girl was wearing a life vest when her jet ski was hit from behind by another jet ski, but she did not survive.
Boating experts said state law requires use of a life vest while on a jet ski, but too often people skip a personal flotation device or fail to operate jet skis safely.
“Jet skis now go 50, 60 miles an hour no problem,” said Tyler Unaitis, Manager at Sportsman Marina. “People will just be ripping on them, hit something. Even hitting the water at that speed can knock you out. Especially if you hit an object or anything like that. If you’re under the influence of alcohol or drugs, it’s even worse.”
According to police, a 32-year-old man has been arrested on several charges following the accident in Chelmsford, including operating a jet ski under the influence of liquor.
Noah Gachanour, 11, of Sterling Heights, got the chance to call in first responders and a plethora of officers and firefighters showed up to Kristen Drive with lights flashing. DAVID ANGELL--THE MACOMB DAILY
Sterling Heights police officers took a break from chasing bad guys and writing tickets to brighten the holidays for a local boy facing terminal cancer Saturday. Officers converged at the home of Noah Gochanour shortly after noon. The 11-year old not only has been seeking to raise awareness of the boys situation but also raise funds for medical expenses as well as a dream trip to California for him. Officers presented Gochanour with T-shirts for his entire family and let him make a radio call that prompted several to respond to the familys neighborhood where they lined his street with their squad cars.
To see a photo gallery of the surprise visit by Sterling Heights police and fire personnel, click here.
A CAR boot sale will take place at Sonning Common Primary School in Grove Road on September 24 from 1pm to 3pm.
It is being organised by the school’s parent-teachers association. Cars cost £10 each. To book, email pta@sonning-common.oxon.sch.uk
Arguably known as the leader in the latest technology, Apple has unveiled their latest consumer products designed to help keep you in touch with the world and make your life easier.
Burt Lum and Ryan Ozawa from Byte Marks Cafe on HPR1 review the latest iPad Pro, Home Pod, and ARKit in this week's Geek Beat.
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Mount Hope in the British Antarctic Territory was recently remeasured and found to be 1,237 ft taller than thought, meaning it overtakes Mount Jackson, the territory's previous record holder, by 180 ft.
At 10,654 ft, Mount Hope on the part of the continent claimed by the UK towers above the highest mountain in the British Isles: Ben Nevis at 4,411ft.
The British Antarctic Survey (BAS) said the discovery was made during surveys to update maps.
Adrian Fox, head of mapping and geographic information at BAS, said: "This is an exciting discovery within the British Antarctic Territory.
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Join us at Gallery 2622 on the "First Friday" for the opening of "Stencils and Paper Cuts." View and purchase paintings by Laura Danhauser "in this series my inspiration comes from street art, and from a place of twisting the imagination." Enjoy free snacks and beverages August 4th from 6-9pm at 2622 N Wauwatosa Avenue, 53213 just south of Center street on 76th. 414.257.2622
NEW YORK (AP)—Michelle Obama has a picture to share.
On Thursday, the former first lady unveiled the cover for her upcoming memoir, “Becoming.” She posted that image, a smiling close-up shot taken by portrait photographer Miller Mobley, on her Instagram account. She wrote on Instagram that working on the book has been “meaningful and illuminating” and urged others to tell their stories.
“Becoming,” one of the year’s most anticipated books, comes out Nov. 13.
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Super cars worth thousands of pounds were displayed in Slough High Street to promote the release of the latest film in the Fast & Furious franchise.
Empire Cinema, based in the Queensmere Observatory Shopping Centre, teamed up with M8trk Events and the Horton-based R&W Motor Company for the two-day event at the weekend.
Petrol heads got a chance to see flash cars including a Ferrari 458 Italia worth more than £150,000 and a Liberty Walk Lamborghini Aventador worth £500,000.
Stoke Poges resident Mo Tariq, founder of M8trk Events, said: “I was born and bred in Slough and worked my way up from a very poor background and this is a chance to give something back.
“It’s one thing seeing these sorts of cars in films but to see them up close is a different thing all together.”
Fast & Furious 8 is now available to view at Empire Slough.
The City of Beaumont and 2-Row Distributing are bringing Nashville artist Paul Childers back to Beaumont for a special jazz at the lake event and monthly tasting.
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× It’s official: Eagles’ Wentz suffers torn ACL, ending his season
PHILADELPHIA — It’s official.
Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz suffered a torn ACL injury to his left knee during Sunday’s 43-35, NFC East-clinching victory over the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, head coach Doug Pederson confirmed Monday at a press conference.
The second-year quarterback’s season is over.
Doug Pederson confirms Eagles nation fears: QB Carson Wentz has torn left ACL, will miss rest of season.
Side note: I still think this team can go very far in playoffs. — Andrew Brandt (@AndrewBrandt) December 11, 2017
Pederson said there is no timetable to when Wentz will undergo surgery to address the injury.
– Asuka and The Miz appear in a new WWE video talking about the charity they’re fighting for in the Mixed Match Challenge, Rescue Dogs Rock. You can see the video below, in which the two promote the charity and say they’re more motivated than ever after visiting:
After spending some time with these @RDR_NYC representatives, @mikethemiz and @WWEAsuka are more motivated than ever to win the entire #WWEMMC! pic.twitter.com/wgRbkrZwV3 — WWE (@WWE) February 2, 2018
– WWE’s latest poll asks fans which female returning Superstar impressed them most in the Royal Rumble. As of this writing, the results are:
Trish Stratus: 33%
Michelle McCool: 23%
Lita: 13%
Molly Holly: 7%
Beth Phoenix: 5%
Nikki Bella: 5%
Brie Bella: 4%
Kelly Kelly: 3%
Torrie Wilson: 3%
Vickie Guerrero: 3%
Jacqueline: 1%
WINNIPEG — A Winnipeg woman accused of stabbing a senior has pleaded guilty to manslaughter.
Melissa Joyce Gabriel, who is 36, was charged in the May 2015 death of Dorothy Dykens.
Police have previously said the women knew each other.
They alleged Gabriel entered Dykens' home and stabbed her multiple times, while a dog that belonged to the victim's friend was also stabbed but survived.
Investigators also said Gabriel was intoxicated when she was arrested.
Much of Puerto Rico is still without power after The island was devastated by Hurricane Maria in September. But Tesla CEO Elon Musk says he can rebuild Puerto Ricos power grid with solar power.
Mar 27, 2017; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks general manager Phil Jackson laughs during the second quarter against the Detroit Pistons at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports Despite two years worth of losing, New York Knicks fans could at least be sure their young star wasn't going anywhereuntil now.
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Average retail gasoline prices in Oklahoma City have fallen 2.3 cents per gallon in the past week,averaging $2.03/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 669 gas outlets in Oklahoma City.
The national average has remained the same in the last week to $2.34/g; an increase of 9.8 cents per gallon higher than last month. The statewide average is $2.11/g, down 1.6 cents per gallon from last week.
"For the fourth straight week gasoline prices have risen, pushing the national average this week to its highest level of the summer so far," said Patrick DeHaan, senior petroleum analyst for GasBuddy. "There are some signs, however, that we may be nearing a short-term peak as the climb in gasoline prices has begun to slow.
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One crew member was killed and two others were injured Monday when a military helicopter crashed on a southern Maryland golf course.
An Aberdeenshire road remains closed today after a leak was discovered in a major oil pipeline.
The C12K, Netherley to Cookney road was closed last week after a leak was detected in the Forties pipeline.
A 300-metre cordon was set up and homes were evacuated in the area after the leak was discovered.
It is understood that Ineos, who owns the pipeline system, lowered the pressure in the line after identifying the leak, but did not have to shut it down.
A message from Police Scotland is calling on motorists to take alternative routes while “urgent maintenance work” is carried out in the area.
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) " Barcelona says it has reached a deal with Chinese club Guangzhou Evergrande to buy Brazil midfielder Paulinho for 40 million euros ($47 million).
The Spanish club says that Paulinho will sign a four-year contract after a medical exam on Thursday.
He is set to be Barcelona's first signing since Neymar left for Paris Saint-Germain for a world-record 222 million euros ($262 million) last week.
The 29-year-old Paulinho played for Tottenham for two seasons before moving to Guangzhou in 2015. He has made 41 appearances for the Brazil national team.
Metrotvnews.com, Jakarta: Several Islamic leaders visited the Presidential Palace in Jakarta on Monday, April 17, 2017.
They discussed the latest political situation. They addressed the Jakarta gubernatorial election.
"Islamic organizations do not support provocation," Muhammadiyah Youth head Dahnil Azhar Simanjuntak said."Islamic organizations do not initiate mass mobilization," he said.The Jakarta runoff election will be held on Wednesday. It will be competed by Basuki Tjahaja Purnama and Anies Rasyid Baswedan.(WAH)
TUCSON, Ariz. - A pedestrian killed in Tucson last Friday was at the center of a murder-for-hire plot in Alabama.
David Nash was convicted in the murder of a well-known animal trapper known as Ralph "the Critterman" McNeill.
In 2011, Nash hired a pair of cousins to kill McNeill because McNeill was in the middle of a custody dispute with Nash's fiance.
Nash's conviction was set aside last year by the Alabama court of appeals.
He was hit in the southbound lanes of Oracle near Kanmar on January 26 and died at the scene.
The driver stayed at the scene and cooperated with officials.
Outspoken Rumphi East member of Parliament (MP) Kamlepo Kalua (People’s Party-PP) has accused the government of ambushing Malawians by circulating in Parliament pieces of legislation in the Electoral Reforms Bill which are not what Malawi Law Commission proposed….
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SPRINGIELD -- A female, hit by a bullet after it ricocheted through her car in the Six Corners neighborhood early Tuesday, suffered only minor injuries and did not require medical treatment.
Ryan Walsh, spokesman for Springfield police, said the shooting occurred near 73 Cherry St. at about 2:15 a.m. The female, hit in the leg, had no visible injury.
It was the city's second shooting overnight. A male, shot at Federal and Worthington streets at about 10:30 p.m., was taken to the hospital where he died.
Police continue to investigate both shootings.
I appreciate the mention of the League of Women Voters (LWV) in your Sunday, April 22 editorial urging assistance in registering young voters to support Parkland students' #NeverAgain movement. As a member of Broward County's LWV chapter, I would add that registering new voters has long been part of our mission. We have registered voters at events throughout Broward County for years. After the Parkland shooting, we intensified our efforts at youth-oriented gatherings.
Recognizing the spirit shown by Parkland students, Florida's statewide League of Women Voters will focus this year's Project ROAR! (Reach Out and Register) on the approximately 1.8 million Floridians between the ages 18 and 24, the majority of whom are not registered voters.
Readers belonging to any organization or group who want us to help register voters (of any age) at their meetings or events are invited to contact LWV voting rights and voting registration chair Laura Simon via email at johnsimon@bellsouth.net.
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BRASILIA, March 30 Brazil's central government posted a primary budget deficit of 26.263 billion reais ($8.39 billion) in February, above market expectations, as a slow economic recovery complicates policymakers' efforts to meet the fiscal deficit goal.
The central government - which includes federal ministries, social security and the central bank - had been expected to post a deficit of 20.1 billion reais, according to the median forecast in a Reuters poll of 10 economists.
($1 = 3.1312 reais) (Reporting by Marcela Ayres; Writing by Bruno Federowski; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
Several fire departments assisted in a Wood County house fire Friday night.
Crews say the fire happened at 1792 Kettle Run Drive near Fort Meigs Road in Perrysburg just before midnight Friday night.
They were called out to a chimney fire that quickly spread to the second floor and roof of the house.
Crews say they had to get out of the house while putting the fire out because the roof caved in onto the attic.
One woman and her dog were inside at the time, but crews say they did get out safely and there were no injuries.
The Red Cross is now assisting her.
Perrysburg, Perrysburg Township, Maumee and Rossford Fire Departments all assisted on the scene.
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Police are asking for help identifying jewellery and other property they believe could be stolen.
The items were recovered from properties in Cambridgeshire and Norfolk following burglaries in the counties.
British Prime Minister Theresa May stunned Britain “by announcing that she would call an early election, placing a bet that voters will give her Conservative Party a strong mandate as her government negotiates the country’s withdrawal from the European Union,” the New York Times reports.
“She had repeatedly ruled out a snap election — the next one was scheduled to occur in 2020 — so her decision on Tuesday represents an abrupt U-turn.”
Wall Street Journal: “Mrs. May, who took office in July after the U.K. voted to leave the EU, has a parliamentary majority of 17. Opinion polls suggest she would increase that majority significantly in an election. That would give her more freedom of maneuver in EU negotiations and less dependent on the support of the euroskeptics of her Conservative Party who favor a clean break with EU.”
Image caption David Tennant stars in the closing film of the festival, Mad To Be Normal
The 13th Glasgow Film Festival opens later with a European premiere kicking off 12 days of screenings and events.
More than 300 films will be shown at what is now one of the largest film festivals in the Britain, including world, UK and Scottish premieres.
The opening night features John Butler's Irish coming-of-age film Handsome Devil.
It closes with the world premiere of Mad To Be Normal, starring David Tennant.
The festival will also showcase the world premiere of Benny, the story of local hero Benny Lynch, widely considered the greatest boxer Scotland has ever produced.
Screenings will be shown at traditional film theatres across the city as well as pop-up cinemas such as the Snow Factor at Braehead and the Barras.
The festival runs from 15-26 February.
​If all goes according to plan open-water swim enthusiasts Ed Smith, Stuart Baird and Colin Macleod hope to take on the challenge of swimming relay style, in 45 minute bursts, around 21 miles from the Flannan Isles to Uig on the Isle of Lewis today (Monday, August 14th).
The challenge ‘The Flannan Isles Mystery Swim’ is in tribute to the three lighthouse keepers who vanished from the rocky outpost in December 1900.
The challenge aims to raise funds for the RNLI.
You can keep up to date with the challenge via the team’s facebook page by searching: The Flannan Isles Mystery Swim
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“I know things that other people don’t know…. You’ll find out on Tuesday or Wednesday” – Donald Trump on Alleged Russian Hacking
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump says that he knew “things that other people don’t know” about the Russian hacking. He promised that the information would be revealed “on Tuesday or Wednesday”. Speaking outside his Palm Beach, Florida club, Mar-a-Lago during a New Year party, Trump who expressed lingering skepticism about intelligence assessments of Russian interference in […]
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The number of low income households who owned their own home decreased by 10% from 2003 to 2016.
The figures appear in the Living Conditions Survey of Statistics Norway (SSB).
Among those with medium and high income, the percentage of homeowners remained stable at over 80% during the same period.
“39% of low income households owned their homes in 2003. This percentage had fallen 10%, to 29% in 2016,” said Mathias Killengreen Revold, an adviser in SSB.
Researcher, Kim Astrup, of the City and Regional Research Institute NIBR at OsloMet, told Dagsavisen newspaper that the development is worrying. He thinks it’s a problem that some people can not keep pace with price inflation.
“One thing is inequality in salary, but when it comes to the fact that you can’t get into the housing market, with the advantage associated with tax benefits and value increases, we are talking about increased differences between poor and rich,” he said.
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These healthy pecan pie bars are just as good as the classic dessert and will leave you wanting more without having to feel guilty. Win-win.
The bars are free of refined sugar and white flour, and can be made vegan if need be.
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Pecan pie could be considered a comfort food, and this version allows you to enjoy the classic without wrecking your diet. Find the recipe on Feasting on Fruit.
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WOOLWICH TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Police in New Jersey were put to the test over the weekend when they were called to catch a loose pig.
NJ.com reports (http://bit.ly/2fDoErQ ) three Woolwich Township police officers responded to a call about a mischievous pig roaming a township neighbourhood Saturday morning. According to police, the officers used a makeshift lasso and dog treats to lure the pet pig back into its owner's yard.
In a self-deprecating Facebook post the Woolwich Township Police Department quipped, "No pig(s) were hurt in the process." The department also invited commenters to make their best "pig/bacon/cop" jokes.
The department's piggy post has received more than 400 likes and 70 comments.
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A Connecticut zoo is welcoming the addition of two tiger cubs.
Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport said Monday that its 10-year-old Amur tiger, Changbai, gave birth Nov. 25 to four tiger cubs, but only two survived. The surviving female cubs were taken from Changbai when she showed no interest in taking care of them.
The 2-week-old cubs are in seclusion in the zoo hospital. Staff are hand-feeding the cubs five times a day.
The zoo says one of the four kittens had been found unresponsive after birth and a second kitten died later that night.
Director Gregg Dancho says every possible effort was being made to help the kittens survive.
The zoo says Amur tigers, also known as Siberian tigers, are very rare.
[India], July 5 (ANI): Indian Meteorological Department has predicted heavy rainfall in Poonch and Rajouri areas and has issued flood warning.
Speaking with ANI, the Poonch Deputy Commissioner said, "Weather advisory has been issued. Meteorological department has predicted rainfall in Rajouri and Poonch. We're monitoring water level in rivers. We request people in low lying areas to be alert. We are prepared for all situations."
Life has been highly affected in the valley due to heavy rainfall for last three days.
The district administration is monitoring water level in Poonch River and people living in the low-lying areas have been issued instructions. Last month, three people were killed in Kashmir valley due to incessant rains, following which the Jammu and Kashmir Governor NN Vohra had also called for an emergency meeting to discuss the flood-like situation in the state last week. (ANI)
LINCOLN, Ill. (WAND) - Lincoln residents are calling for a veterans home in town.
In 2005, the Lincoln Development Center built four new buildings, which have remained empty.
Lincoln veterans have asked the council to consider turning the empty buildings into a new home.
The buildings were meant to be a group home.
“I have said it once and I’ll say it again, this world has come so far but yet we have so much further to go. Yes, we have broken down so many barriers — however there are a plethora more to go. This or anything else will not stop me from pouring love, light and positivity into everything that I do. I will continue to take a lead and stand up for what’s right.” – on Instagram in 2017
OCH Regional Medical Center's Fiscal Year 2015-16 audit reported a $190,844 drop in its end-of-the-year net position after all operational and nonoperational revenues and expenses were accounted. The audit, which Oktibbeha County supervisors will acknowledge during Monday's 9 a.m. meeting at the chancery courthouse, shows a $416,064 loss between OCH's operating revenues and expenses after both categories moved negatively from the previous fiscal year's marks.
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TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — The final two defendants convicted in one of the largest credit card fraud schemes ever charged by the U.S. Department of Justice have been sentenced to prison terms.
Federal prosecutors in New Jersey say 65-year-old Iselin resident Sat Verma was sentenced Tuesday to a year in prison. He had pleaded guilty to access device fraud.
Qaiser Khan, of Valley Stream, New York, received a six-month sentence. The 53-year-old Khan had pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit bank fraud.
Prosecutors say Verma and Khan were among 22 people convicted in a scheme to create and use more than 7,000 false identities to obtain tens of thousands of credit cards.
The scheme caused more than $200 million in losses to businesses and financial institutions.
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MIDTOWN, Manhattan — Three men are wanted in a multi-million dollar jewelry heist in midtown on New Year's Eve.
Police say the trio broke into KGK Holdings jewelry wholesaler located at 70 W. 36th St., around 10 p.m.
The suspects used a pry-bar and hammer to gain entry to the building.
Once they were inside, the suspects allegedly grabbed jewelry from two safes. The jewelry is valued at approximately $6 million. It was not immediately clear what types of jewelry were stolen.
Surveillance video has been released showing the suspects inside of the store.
Anyone with information is urged to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS. People can also submit their tips on the Crime Stoppers website or send a text 274637 (CRIMES) and then enter TIP577.
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It’s the part of Portland history we are not proud of , but it’s still a big part of our history. Today’s the day in 1948 that rains flooded an entire town, killing 15. The town—Vanport—was never rebuilt. We thought we’d take a look back with former KXL Reporter Dave Paul.
LAWRENCE, Kan. — A Lawrence police officer was shot in the leg Monday during a training exercise, officials say.
Lawrence Police Sgt. Amy Rhoads said the incident happened around 2:50 p.m. Monday during a firearms training.
The officer was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. The officer’s condition was not immediately available.
The department did not release any other information about what led up to the incident.
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Former UCLA star Lonzo Ball pokes fun at his dad's outspoken nature in a commercial released in advance of Father's Day and next week's NBA Draft.
The Foot Locker commercial begins with likely lottery picks Jonathan Isaac, De'Aaron Fox and Jayson Tatum discussing examples of how their dads have supported them. Then it shows Ball saying "of course there's that big day when your dad berates your high school coach in front of an entire crowd for not getting you enough touches."
Later in the commercial, Ball references LaVar Ball's debates with ESPN's Stephen A. Smith and proclamations that Lonzo already is better than 2014-15 and 2015-6 NBA MVP Stephen Curry.
Ball is expected to be one of the top picks in the June 22 draft in Brooklyn, New York.
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Sean Robertson puts a wrap on the 5th year of Redskins training camp in Richmond
Virginia Tech head coach Justin Fuente explains his decision to name Josh Jackson the team's starting quarterback
Wrestling legend Ric Flair is recovering from surgery in an Atlanta hospital
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – The Fifth Annual Traditional Eucharistic Procession will be held this Sunday along the Boardwalk in Virginia Beach at 3 p.m.
The event will have an estimated 1,500 Catholic community leaders and parishioners that will be celebrating the centennial of the Fatima Miracle.
The festivities will start at Star of the Sea Catholic Church on the corner of 14th St. and Pacific Ave.
The procession will move prayerfully up the Boardwalk from Star of the Sea Catholic Church to the 24th Street Stage for adoration and benediction, and a short meditation by the pastor of St. John the Apostle Parish, and then process prayerfully back to Star of the Sea Catholic Church.
Rosaries, litanies, hymns and other traditional Catholic prayers will be offered along the way.
Further information please call Mike Sottung at (757) 434-2798 or visit the website at http://www.eucharistia.us.
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Independent Healthcare Properties and Morning Pointe Senior Living announce the expansion of its assisted living and memory care services in the Knoxville area.
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Alsons Consolidated Resources, Inc. (ACR) said Monday its net income in the first half rose 7 percent to P269 million from P251 million a year ago on strong energy sales from its power plant in Sarangani. ACR told the stock exchange that net income attributable to the parent company rose 63 percent to P85 million from P52 million a year ago, as revenues increased 12 percent to P3.58 billion. It said the main revenue contributor for the period was the 105-megawatt section of its 210-MW Sarangani Energy Corp. power plant.
This November 2017 photo provided by Sarah Macaraeg shows the Cibola County Correctional Center in Milan, N.M. The death of a transgender woman while in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has prompted advocates to demand that LGBT migrant detainees be freed until their cases are heard. (Sarah Macaraeg via AP)
RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) - A senior Palestinian official has lashed out at President Donald Trump, saying "real estate men" can't resolve the Middle East conflict.
Tuesday's remarks by Saeb Erekat, a veteran peace negotiator, came as the White House is expected to unveil a long-awaited peace plan.
Erekat says the White House "should be run by great men, not real estate men," and that the Israeli-Palestinian conflict "won't be solved by the tools of real estate men."
Erekat also said the Palestinian Authority will continue its payments to the families of jailed or slain Palestinian militants, after Israel passed a law this week withholding millions in taxes it collects for the Palestinians which are allocated for that purpose.
The Israeli move deepened a budget crunch for the Palestinians, already hit by U.S. aid cuts.
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Garoth: Utkrisht School organised an educational trip for high school students of Garoth on Saturday.
The journey began from school complex after city council president Anokhi Dinesh Patidar, BJP board president Rajesh Sethiya, BJP leader Ashok Pehelwan and education officer BS Chauhan flagged off the buses.
According to information, students visited College of Pharmacy, Chhota and Bada Mahadev along with archeological museum. Around 100 students from30 schools were benefited by the trip. They were accompanied by nine teachers.
Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan district convener Lokendra Dabi, assistant Rajendra Mishra and school principal BS Chauhan were also present on the occasion.
10:20pm–#Bridgeport Connecticut– A person observed by police tagging building on Madison Avenue, Segewick Street and North Avenue was caught ironically tagging the North Avenue Jail. Police have him in custody.
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Two officers with the state Department of Corrections were treated at the scene of a prison riot at Trenton Correctional Institute in Edgefield County.
The 611-inmate prison devolved into bedlam after officers discovered one of the inmates was using a cell phone in the prison.
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When the officers attempted to confiscate the phone from the inmate, other inmates began to rally around him and fought back. Six officers barricaded themselves inside one of the dorms due to the resulting inmate uprising.
Corrections Department spokesman Bryan Stirling said inmates began destroying dorms and setting fires in the prison yard.
Edgefield County SWAT and Aiken County SWAT made it inside the prison and were able to rescue all six officers.
No inmates were injured.
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When the last male Northern White Rhinoceros, 45-year-old Sudan, died in March it looked like the end of the sub-species was nigh.
With only two females alive, and no breeding partners left, the rhino was functionally extinct, and just a few years away from dying out entirely.
But in a world first, scientists have created a test-tube rhino embryo from the frozen sperm of a Northern White male and the egg from a Southern White female.
Now they know that IVF is possible for rhinos, they plan to take eggs from the last surviving Northern White females and artificially inseminate them with the frozen sperm before implanting them into Southern White Rhino females to act as a surrogate.
A snowstorm currently hitting Mid-Michigan and the Thumb is expected to bring 4 to 7 inches of snowfall by Sunday evening, according to the National Weather Service.
The National Weather Service states Midland, Bay, Huron, Saginaw, Tuscola, Sanilac and Shiawassee counties could see those snowfall totals by late Sunday, Feb. 4.
Highest snowfall totals are expected in the Thumb, according to the National Weather Service.
The counties are under a winter weather advisory until 7 p.m. Sunday.
Genesee, Lapeer and St. Clair counties are expected to see lesser snowfall totals, from 3 to 5 inches, according to the National Weather Service.
A winter weather advisory for Genesee, Lapeer and St. Clair counties goes into effect from 1 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday.
The National Weather Service states the snowstorm is of long duration and will result in widespread snow accumulation until late Sunday.
Since snow began to fall Saturday afternoon, a slew of crashes have been reported in Genesee and Saginaw counties.
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Firefighters from three agencies extinguished a fire early Sunday in a small strip of commercial buildings on the western edge of downtown Petaluma.
The fire damaged one unit among eight in a single-story complex at 131 Liberty St., the Petaluma Fire Department reported Sunday. The affected business wasn’t named.
Firefighters responded about 11:45 p.m. Saturday and found a business suite “fully involved in flames with fire issuing from a sky light and the front door and windows,” according to a press release.
Firefighters brought the blaze under control shortly after midnight and limited the flames to the one unit. Cause of fire remains under investigation.
Petaluma, Cal Fire and the Rancho Adobe Fire Protection District sent firefighters to the fire.
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — The owner of a seaplane that crashed near Sydney during a New Year's Eve joy flight, killing the Canadian pilot and his five British passengers, says that flight path was not authorized.
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau on Wednesday released a preliminary report on its investigation into the cause of the de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver crash into the Hawkesbury River.
Sydney Seaplanes chief executive Aaron Shaw said in response to the report that its key question was why the plane was flying in a bay surrounded by steep terrain that had no exit.
Shaw said in a statement Sydney Seaplanes had not authorized the route and "the plane simply should not have been where it was."
The report rules out potential causes but does not suggest any likely cause.
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Police have found a carrier full of kittens they say were "steaming hot" on the side of a Massachusetts highway.
WCVB-TV reports two drivers called police and animal control Tuesday when they noticed a cat carrier on the side of Interstate 495.
Police said the five kittens inside were brought to King Phillip Animal Rescue in Plainville.
The kittens appear to be fine, but one's condition is unclear. The carrier was in the sun for an unknown length of time before being reported.
The kittens are so small that they're being syringe- and bottle-fed for the next two weeks. People are encouraged to donate kitten formula to the rescue effort.
Police are seeking the public's help in identifying who left the carrier on the side of the highway.
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A GoFund Me page has been set up for the hero dad who attacked the disgraced USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar in court on Friday. The “Show support for Randall Margraves” fundraised close to $10,000 in less than three hours from more than 200 supporters. The original goal was only $1,000. The creator of the fundraiser, identified as co-worker Aaron Pangborn by MLive, wrote on the page it was made “to help a brother and friend in need.” Supporters commended Margraves actions and said any father would have done the same thing.
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A ceremony to mark the commencement of a three-year plan for a sustainable future , dubbed Thirasara Yugayaka Thevasara Arambuma was held under the auspices of President Maithripala Sirisena today, January 2.
The ceremony named Thirasara Yugayaka Jathika Prarthana was unveiled at the Presidential Secretariat this morning.
The ceremony, which was held under the auspices of President Maithripala Sirisena, saw the participation of a number of dignitaries, including Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and former president Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunge.
A theme song was also launched on the sidelines of the event.
The writing which bears the signature of the president to fulfill the aim of a sustainable era, by the year 2030, was presented to Professor Mohan Munasinghe.
Oregon's Sabrina Ionescu celebrates at the end of a 10-0 run against California late in the second quarter of an NCAA college basketball game in Eugene, Ore., Friday, Feb. 2, 2018. Ionescu scored 28 points as Oregon won 91-54. The Register-Guard via AP Brian Davies
Music festivals are the literal stomping grounds for the trendiest (and, ugh, sometimes cultural appropriative ) beauty looks of the year. When it's good? The glitter! The braids! The highlighter! And now that Coachella, the Indio, California-based musical festival, has officially kicked off, we've rounded up the best hair, makeup, and nail looks to fawn over for future festival inspo.
Correction to story about SNC-Lavalin fraud case published June 9
MONTREAL — In a story published June 9 about fraud cases against former SNC-Lavalin executives, The Canadian Press reported that Yanai Elbaz was a former executive of McGill University. In fact, Elbaz was a former executive of the McGill University Health Centre. McGill University and the McGill University Health Centre are two separate entities.
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For the first time in five-years, fans are able to purchase Rider season tickets without being on a wait-list.
The team sent out an email to fans on March 19 letting them know season tickets for the 2018 season are up for grabs.
The riders held back ticket sales ahead of transitions into the new stadium as the team wanted to make sure there were a feasible number of seats to relocate fans.
This is the first time season tickets have been available to fans since 2013.
The family of teacher Ann Maguire have lost their challenge against a coroner's decision not to call evidence from pupils who had contact with her schoolboy killer immediately before the murder.
Mrs Maguire's husband Don, children and nephews - who were not at London's High Court for the ruling on Monday - wanted Mr Justice Holroyde to order the decision taken by assistant West Yorkshire coroner Kevin McLoughlin to be reconsidered.
An inquest into Mrs Maguire's death is due to take place before a jury at Wakefield Coroner's Court in November.
The 61-year-old teacher was stabbed in the back by 15-year-old Will Cornick as she taught a Spanish class at Corpus Christi Catholic College in Leeds in April 2014. Cornick was later sentenced to life with a minimum term of 20 years.
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A medicine made from the marijuana plant moved one step closer to U.S. approval after federal health advisers endorsed it for the treatment of severe seizures in children with epilepsy.
Euro-area manufacturing expanded last month at the fastest rate since April 2011, in a sign that the currency bloc's recovery is intact heading into 2017.
IHS Markit's Purchasing Managers' Index climbed to 54.9 in December, matching the initial estimate on Dec. 15 and up from 53.7 in November.
"Policy makers will be doubly-pleased to see the manufacturing sector’s improved outlook being accompanied by rising price pressures," said Chris Williamson, chief business economist at IHS Markit.
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The 2014 NFL draft was a historic bonanza for wide receivers. Odell Beckham Jr. and Mike Evans became instant stars. Sammy Watkins could tear apart defenses, too. Brandin Cooks turned into Drew Brees’s newest and most dangerous weapon.
Since then? It hasn’t been so pretty for prized receivers—with a parade of disappointments who have made it clear just how much NFL teams have come to struggle to evaluate the position.
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The recent discussion around the Montreal Canadiens has centered upon the resigned Andreas Martinsen and rumours swirling around a new contract for Brian Flynn , to the point where the noise has exceeded the actual on-ice impacts of these two players. But the tumult around Flynn and Martinsen raises an interesting question.
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Around £1,300 was raised at a Venetian Masquerade Ball held at The Fleet in Fletton to raise money for the chosen charities of Mayor of Peterborough Cllr John Fox.
The black tie event included an Italian three course meal and music from singer Zoe McLean and Vittorio’s Disco.
Mayoress Cllr Judy Fox said Zoe’s music “blew everybody away,” and she paid a special thanks to Iain Forsythe, founder and managing director of Premier Kitchens & Bedrooms (pictured back row, second from the right) for sponsoring the event.
Judy (pictured front row, third from the right) added: “It was an absolutely fantastic evening, It was nice to see everybody enjoying themselves. Thank you to everyone who came.” The mayor is pictured on the end of the front row.
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – Rhode Island state leaders have resolved disagreements over the budget.
A revised budget plan is scheduled to be unveiled Thursday in the House Finance Committee. It could face a Thursday committee vote that would move it to the full House next week.
Democratic House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello has been negotiating with the state Senate and Democratic Gov. Gina Raimondo over competing priorities for the fiscal year that begins July 1. The revisions will have to patch up a higher-than-expected $134 million shortfall.
Details haven't yet been released but it's expected to include Mattiello's plan to phase out car taxes. That plan would cost $26 million in its first year.
It's not clear if it will also include Raimondo's plan to provide two years of free tuition at state colleges.
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Given the fact that the German Federal Republic may be able to claim the most politically correct electorate in Europe, the Alternative fA1 4r Deutschland seems like a rather modest to Merkel's generalization: right now it's polling less than 10 percent of the likely German vote and in the recent regional election in the Saarland picked up no more than 7 percent. This, mind you, is in a country in which Merkel's CDU-SDP coalition is responsible for admitting during the last year and a half about two million "Syrian migrants" .
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Portland Best Buds was ousted from its original location on North Wall Avenue by neighbors who feared the influence of marijuana on their children. That building is now a customerless, theology-heavy bookstore, but Portland Best Buds is doing much better at a location four blocks away, in front of the new New Seasons. Although owned by former Grimm assistant director Paul Pedreira, the shop is managed by Michael Kinney, a silver-ponytailed Deadhead who has cultivated a deeply chill atmosphere—from the tie-dye, marker-drawn strain cards to the CBD chai tea (made by Ablis) in the fridge. The Portland dispensary community might sometimes be imagined as a high school, with some being the kids who hang in the library, others the chemistry lab, and others yet, the nurse's office. These are the kids blasting their radio while hotboxing their Volkswagen bus behind the gym.
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HOUSTON -- Get ready to have some fun, there is plenty of acts to check out with this Week in Music!
Dec. 14 - Dec. 17
Houston Ballet's "The Nutcracker" at Smart Financial Centre
Dec. 14
Gucci Mane at Revention Music Center
Dec. 15
Turnpike Troubadours at House of Blues
Dead Kennedys at White Oak Music Hall
March 29 Cargill Inc:
* Cargill Inc - adjusted operating earnings were $715 million in the third quarter, up 50 percent from $476 million in the year-ago period
* Cargill Inc - net earnings for the quarter on a u.s. Gaap basis were $650 million, up 42 percent from last year's $459 million
* Says third-quarter revenues rose 8 percent to $27.3 billion
* Cargill Inc qtrly origination & processing earnings slightly lagged last year's third quarter
* Cargill - qtrly earnings in animal nutrition & protein rose "significantly", lifted by "strong' performance in animal protein against a weak comparative period
* Cargill Inc - "food ingredients & applications segment was largest contributor to adjusted operating earnings in Q3"
* Cargill - Q3 performance of origination & processing segment in south America trailed prior year due to lower farmer selling, slowed processing in Argentina Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
“All Aboard! The Science of Trains,” an exhibit at the Great Lakes Science Center in Cleveland, is chock full of hands-on stations. The exhibit continues through Feb. 19. For more information, visit greatscience.com. Anita T. Orenick
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(Reuters) - U.S. cable operator Charter Communications Inc (CHTR.O) said on Friday its quarterly profit surged due to a $9.3 billion benefit related to the recent changes in U.S. corporate tax laws.
Charter’s net income rose to $9.55 billion, or $34.56 per share, in the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, from $454 million, or $1.67 per share, a year earlier.
Total revenue rose 3.2 percent to $10.60 billion, helped by strong growth in its residential services business that includes video, internet and voice services.
LONDON (AP) — Prince William has brought Lady Gaga onboard in his efforts to persuade people to be more open about their mental health and crush the stigma associated with the issue.
The heir to the throne released a video on Tuesday in which he speaks with the pop superstar in a FaceTime call from his home in London to her home in Los Angeles.
William says it is “time that everyone speaks up and really feels very normal about mental health. It’s the same as physical health.”
Lady Gaga says that talking more openly about mental health would allow people to feel like “we are not hiding anymore.”
William, his wife the Duchess of Cambridge and his brother Prince Harry have made mental health a focus of their charitable work.
NORWICH  The Chenango County Democratic Committee will be holding its meeting for the month of April on Wednesday, April 19 at 7 p.m.
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Environment Canada has issued a weather alert for Edmonton and parts of central Alberta, saying weather conditions are favourable for the development of funnel clouds.
The funnel clouds are created by weak rotation under fast-growing clouds and weak thunderstorms. They are not normally a danger near the ground, says the alert.
There is a chance the rotation could intensify and become a weak land spout tornado.
A full list of the weather alerts are online.
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A boy accidentally killed his 67-year-old grandmother in southern Italy with his father's licensed hunting rifle.
The tragedy unfolded on Tuesday evening at the family home in Teana in the Basilicata region as the boy was holding the rifle after his father returned home from a hunting trip.
The boy is 13 years old, local daily La Gazzetta del Mezzogiorno reported on its website. The boy's grandmother died instantly.
The Colorado Buffaloes could be adding some much-needed muscle to its roster.
CU recently got a verbal commitment from Kai Volcy, a 6-foot-4 center from New Jersey.
Rich Leary, Volcy’s coach with the New Jersey Demons club team, posted her commitment on Twitter last week.
Volcy graduated from the Groton School, in Groton, Mass., in 2017. She then played this past year at the Hun School, a prep school in Princeton, N.J.
At Hun, Volcy averaged 12.8 points, 9.5 rebounds and 3.3 blocks in 20 games.
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St. John’s City Hall approved $29 million in capital spending on Monday. Finance chair Jonathan Galgay says the money will create jobs. NTV’s Heather Gillis reports.
Coastal Carolina Conservatives Group is fighting to see fellow classmates carry more than just textbooks into classrooms and around campus. Now the group wants to see students who are at least 21 years-old and have a concealed weapons permit carry their guns while on campus.
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MOSCOW, April 13 If new sanctions are imposed on Russia, then the central bank will try to mitigate the risks, the bank's First Deputy Governor Ksenia Yudayeva said on Thursday.
Yudayeva added that the central bank did not rule out moving its key rate by more than 25 basis points when it meets on monetary policy later this month, repeating what Governor Elvira Nabiullina has said.
Yudayeva also told journalists that the central bank was taking measures to ensure that inflation stayed near the central bank's target of 4 percent in 2018-2019. (Reporting by Elena Fabrichnaya; Writing by Alexander Winning; Editing by Christian Lowe)
COPENHAGEN, April 13 Renowned Danish-Icelandic artist Olafur Eliasson has created a series of lights - Little Sun Light Swarm - for Copenhagen's Tivoli amusement park.
The thirty-three lamps lighting up Tivoli, which is one of oldest amusement parks in the world, are each constructed from two identical intersecting geometric bronze frames around a tetrahedral core.
Dichromatic glass panels and polished stainless steel mirrors are set into the frames in five different combinations, enabling the lamps to change colour as people pass by.
Eliasson called the lights, which are illuminated from within by LEDs, a swarm of suns because he believes energy does not come from one source, but from many. (Reporting by Reuters Television, editing by Darren Schuettler)
Instagram star and world-renowned yogi Jessamyn Stanley chatted about shattering the stereotype of the ideal yoga body and about her debut book, "Every Body Yoga."Ryan, Val and Ji find their inner zen as Jessamyn took them through a yoga class.WHAT: Jessamyn Stanley @ Anderson's BookshopWHERE: 123 W. Jefferson Ave., NapervilleWHEN: 7 p.m. talk/signingWebsite: JessamynStanley.com Instagram: @mynameisjessamyn Twitter: @JessNotJazz Facebook: /mynameisjessamyn
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Rangers FC legend Nacho Novo has still got it.
The football star showed off his skills by scoring a beauty of a goal in his bare feet.
Nacho, who played for the Gers between 2004 and 2010 has been soaking up the Scottish heat wave in his back garden where he took the free kick.
(Image: Facebook / Nacho Novo)
The stunning kick was caught on camera and posted on his NN10 bar's Facebook page.
With almost 300 likes in a matter of hours the post from the Glasgow watering hole read: "“He’s still got it.
“There’s only one Nacho Novo."
Fans can see the player taking aim at the ball and booting it perfectly into the left hand corner of the goal before he shouts "boom".
It’s the season of giving and that’s exactly what one local business is doing.
The Landers car dealership presented a $2,000 check to Reagan Elementary School in Rogers to help pay off overdue lunch balances.
Principal of Reagan Elementary, Laura Quillen, said more than 30 kids owe lunch money. She said some parents are worried about paying their child’s lunch bill and that it’s especially hard during the holiday season.
“We’ll set up a payment plan and work to get the lunch balance paid off,” Quillen said. “Then we got a call from Steve Landers saying they were wanting to donate some money and help some of our families in need.”
This allows students to start the new year with a clean slate and ensures kids won’t go hungry.
Landers presented a check to Harp Elementary School in Springdale and plan to do the same for Mary May Elementary in Bentonville.
March 31 Chengdu Yunda Technology Co Ltd :
* To use undistributed profits to pay a cash dividend of 2 yuan (pre-tax) per 10 shares to shareholders for FY 2016
* To use additional paid-in capital to distribute 10 new shares for every 10 shares
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/xDtPK5
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
A busy Peterborough road is currently shut due to a gas leak.
Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service said: “Morley Way, Woodston, is currently closed due to a gas leak. Please avoid the area and seek an alternative route.”
The road is shut between the roundabout joining with Shrewsbury Avenue and the site for Whirlpool UK.
A Cambridgeshire police spokeswoman said: “We were called by the fire service at 11.55 to the junction of Maxwell Road and Morley Way.”
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April 3 India's NSE index ended at a record closing high on Monday, while the rupee strengthened to its highest in nearly 1-1/2 years as sentiment was lifted by a surge in foreign investments last month betting on government reforms and an improving economy.
The broader NSE index gained 0.70 percent to end at a record closing high of 9,237.85. The index hit an intraday high of 9,245.35 earlier, surpassing last month's high.
The benchmark BSE index closed up 0.98 percent at a record closing high of 29,910.22. The index had hit a record high of 30,024.74 in March 2015.
For midday report see (Reporting by Tanvi Mehta in Bengaluru; Editing by Vyas Mohan)
MPI to address Grant Sand Road infrastructure issues
DPI/GINA, GUYANA, Wednesday, June 14, 2017
This is the first time an official from the government has visited their community. Residents of Grant Sand Road, Soesdyke, East Bank, Demerara told Minister within the Ministry of Public Infrastructure, Annette Ferguson when she visited the community on Tuesday.
During the visit, the need for improved roadways and drainage, potable water and a stable electricity supply were among the many issues raised with the minister. The residents pointed out that the dire situation the community faces is a one they have faced for more than a decade and no one paid attention to them under the previous government.
After listening to the residents’ concerns Minister Ferguson subsequently assured the residents that the issues raised will be forwarded to the relevant Ministers to be addressed. The infrastructural issues will also be addressed by her Ministry shortly.
By: Ranetta La Fleur
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The Pirates' Josh Harrison returns to the dugout after hitting a solo home run during the first inning.
April 24 (Reuters) - GROUPE SFPI SA:
* FY OPERATING INCOME EUR 34.1 MILLION VERSUS EUR 30.2 MILLION
* FY NET PROFIT EUR 29.4 MILLION VERSUS EUR 20.7 MILLION YEAR AGO
* TO PROPOSE DIVIDEND OF EUR 0.06 PER SHARE
* SEES 2018 REVENUE AT CIRCA EUR 535 MILLION ON COMPARABLE BASIS Source text : bit.ly/2vEblPy Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
No one was hurt, but divers came in to hook up and van pull it back onto dry land. (WFIE)
He wanted to spend the day boating on the river, but ended up putting his van in the river.
It happened Monday at the Angel Mounds boat ramp in Vanderburgh County. Our photographer on scene says it looked like he was attempting to launch his boat into the Ohio River.
But the van didn't stop and ended up fully submerged in the water.
No one was hurt, but divers came in to hook up and van pull it back onto dry land.
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Construction workers are digging holes for huge fuel tanks that will be located underground at the Caseys General Store property on Highway 62 in Corning. After more than a year of discussion, ground was broken a few weeks ago for a new store, which will be located where the old Fry Equipment building stood. The company operates 1,911 stores in 14 states throughout the Midwest, including 30 in Arkansas. This will be the second such store in Clay County.
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By Dorrothy Moyo| Defence Forces Boss Constantino Chiwenga’s wife has escorted Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa to South Africa, it has emerged.
ANYTHING WRONG WITH CHIWENGA’S WIFE ESCORTING MNANGAGWA TO SA HOSPITAL? — ZimEye (@ZimEye) August 14, 2017
In details revealed by ZimEye.com Sunday, Chiwenga’s wife, Marry Mubaiwa jumped onto the airforce jet that set off from Manyame Air Base, following the VP’s health struggle after a suspected food poisoning incident.
She was accompanied by Charles Mpanduki, and Deputy Health Minister Chimedza.
Below are the flight details of the ambulance rescue of the Vice-President( also see the satellite route map which ZimEye reveals below):
1020hrs: Private Flight ZS- SRU departed to Lanseria with VP ED MNANGAGWA in the company of wife Auxillia MNANGAGWA, E D MNANGAGWA Jnr, Marry MUBAIWA, wife to CDF CHIWENGA, Charles MPANDUKI and Dr CHIMEDZA. The flight departed from Manyame Air Base.
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One person had to be extricated from their vehicle after a two vehicle crash in Tecumseh Monday morning.
It happened around 8:30am at the intersection of Highway 3 and Sexton Side Road.
The road was closed for about an hour.
The extent of injuries is unknown.
President Donald Trump was criticized over the weekend for failing to condemn neo-Nazis and white supremacists for causing the violence in Charlottesville, Virginia. But he did manage to release a promotional video in which his campaign described journalists as his “enemies.”
The new clip, released by Trump’s reelection campaign and posted on his personal website, touted his accomplishments and claimed that “the president’s enemies don’t want him to succeed.” As the unnamed narrator spoke that line, the screen filled with images of recognizable reporters from network and cable television.
Trump, who previously called the press “the enemy of the American people,” does not speak in the ad until the end:
“I’m Donald Trump, and I approved this message.”
Correct Answer: Doom
After dropping out of Harvard in 1983 to work for Microsoft, Gabe Newell spent thirteen years at the software company where he contributed to the development of Windows 1.01, 1.02 and 1.03 as well as the porting of Doom from MS-DOS to Windows 95. Quake and Duke Nukem 3D weren't released until the following year.
At the time, Doom was estimated to be installed on more PCs than Microsoft's new operating system and after considering a buyout of id Software, porting its game made more sense. Microsoft took this promotion as far as having Bill Gates digitally superimposed into the game for a Windows 95 video ad, while Excel 95 had a Doom Easter egg including portraits of the game's programmers.
Newell and fellow employee Mike Harrington left Microsoft to found Valve in 1996 and create Half-Life after being inspired by Michael Abrash, who previously left the company to develop Quake at id Software. Doom was released on Steam in August 2007 and can also be downloaded for free on TechSpot.
EASTTOWN >> Although dramatic footage appeared on some television news casts of a horse escaping the show ring at the Devon Horse Show Tuesday, neither the horse nor its carriage driver was injured.
“On Tuesday evening during the Single Harness Pleasure Turnout class at the Devon Horse Show & Country Fair, the hub of the carriage driven by Rachel Shoemaker caught on the Dixon Oval ring fence,” said Rebecca Walton, a spokewoman for the Devon Horse Show. “Shoemaker’s American Saddlebred became detached from the carriage and jumped out of the ring. He was safely caught in the stable area, shipped home and was checked by the veterinarian. He received minor scrapes. Ms. Shoemaker immediately dismounted from the carriage and was not harmed.”
Easttown Township police Chief David Obzud said that no report was filed on the accident, which occurred shortly after 9 p.m., because the horse did not escape from the fair grounds.
Samantha Markle has proven a regular source of embarrassment for the Duchess of Sussex.
She has slammed her estranged sibling’s charity work, blasted Prince Harry for not inviting her to their wedding, and tweeted support for former EDL leader Tommy Robinson.
In an exclusive interview with right-wing US news site Breitbart, she said she wished Meghan only “absolutely happiness”.
She said: “Everyone said, ‘Oh you should do a book that’s just a slamming tell all that is dirt because dirt sells,’ and I said I’d rather slit my wrists.
“My goal has never been to hurt my sister, it’s been to uplift her, and in my interviews, I was clear about what I loved about her, but the tabloids never printed those things…
David McLaughlin is a talented self-taught photographer, illustrator and digital artist based in Portland, OR, USA. In his latest project entitled “Roadschachs”, David captured stunning mirrored images of bridges found in Portland, Oregon.
Portland has great bridges. All too often they’re featured in cityscapes showing only the water spans. The project started as an exploration to look at the less “scenic” aspects of them, then turned into a photoshop game.
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A 2-year-old girl was taken to the hospital after a near-drowning at a YMCA in the Ballantyne area of southern Mecklenburg County.
The incident happened around 3:15 p.m. at the Morrison Family YMCA on the 9400 block of Bryan Farms Road. Medic said one person was taken to Carolinas Medical Center with serious injuries.
YMCA officials said a lifeguard pulled the victim, a 2-year-old girl, out of the pool. The officials said the child's mother was with her, and that she was alert and breathing while en route to the hospital.
The young girl's name has not been released.
No other details about the incident have been made available.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Police in New York City are searching for a driver involved in a hit-and-run crash that killed one man and injured another.
WABC-TV reports the crash happened around 5:30 a.m. Monday in the Tremont section of the Bronx. Police say the driver of a BMW struck 27-year-old Wally Dominguez and another man, pinning them between the car and another vehicle. Investigators say the driver and a passenger in the car fled on foot.
Dominguez was pronounced dead at the scene. The second victim was treated for an ankle injury at a nearby hospital.
Police say they found shell casings under the abandoned BMW along with a gun that belonged to one of the victims.
An investigation continues.
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ETAH: Four people sustained burn injuries after two trucks collided with each other and caught fire at NH 91 in Uttar Pradesh’s Etah on Saturday.
One of the trucks was carrying cosmetic products.
It took two hours for a team of firefighters to douse the flames. Till that time, the movement of the vehicles on the highway was halted.
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SOMEWHERE IN FLORIDA - There are some things that are seen that can never be unseen. Unfortunately, one of those "things" happened in a busy Florida hotel pool.
Because, of course... Florida.
A video circulating on social media shows a woman actually shaving her legs while sitting in the pool of an unnamed resort.
Comments on the video posted to Facebook range from, "Omg, what in the world?," to "There are just no words to describe this."
As of now, the video has been seen almost 150,000 times.
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TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Police in Florida say a dog named Scarface attacked a family who tried to put a sweater on it.
Tampa police say the pit bull mix bit a 52-year-old woman who was trying to dress it Friday and her husband was attacked while trying to pull the dog off her. Police say the couple’s 22-year-old son was attacked while trying to stop the dog by stabbing it in the neck and head.
The three people escaped the house and left the dog in the backyard. They ended up in the hospital.
Police say animal control officers shot it with a tranquilizer gun, but it managed to get back into the house where two children were. Police used a bean bag gun and stun gun on Scarface before catching it.
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JERUSALEM (AP) — In an embarrassment to the Israeli government, only five of 11 NFL players have arrived on a sponsored trip aimed at improving the country’s image.
The ministry for strategic affairs and public diplomacy issued an press release after the Super Bowl boasting that the visit would bring “influencers” who would serve as “goodwill ambassadors” when they returned home.
The announcement led Seattle Seahawks defense lineman Michael Bennett to pull out. He accused the government of trying to use him for PR purposes and cited sympathy for the Palestinians. Several others players followed suit.
Rambam hospital spokesman David Ratner says Wednesday that only five players arrived for a planned visit to the hospital. The ministry declined to comment.
Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice on Monday called the special election to fill Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ Senate seat “one of the most significant in Alabama’s history.”
Rice, a Birmingham native who served as national security adviser and secretary of state during former President George W. Bush’s tenure, did not name either major candidate in a statement encouraging Alabamians to vote on Dec. 12, which was printed by AL.com.
Still, given racially inflammatory statements by Republican Roy Moore in the past, and allegations that he molested teenagers as an assistant district attorney, Rice’s call to elect a “dignified, decent, and respectful” senator appeared to favor Democrat Doug Jones.
“These critical times require us to come together to reject bigotry, sexism, and intolerance,” she wrote.
Read Rice’s statement below as printed by AL.com:
AMMAN, Jordan (AP) — The United Nations is warning that the cholera outbreak in Yemen is depleting aid resources to the point they won’t be able to provide food to the famine-stricken country through the summer.
Jamie McGoldrick, U.N. humanitarian chief in Yemen, said Thursday that 923 people have died of the disease and there are now 124,002 suspected cases. He says that number could double by September.
McGoldrick says battling cholera in the country beset by civil war has pulled resources away from work the agency is doing to battle famine and by September could cut into the food aid pipeline to the country, the Arab world’s poorest nation.
Aid agencies have received $600 million of the $2.1 billion they estimate is needed to avert widespread starvation and death by treatable disease.
At four-tonnes in weight, nearly 20ft tall and nine metres long, Featherstone's war horse is not easy to manoeuvre.
But the steel sculpture which was crafted down in Bristol, underwent a 200 mile journey on the back of a low-load truck yesterday to reach pastures new in Featherstone.
The sculpture is lifted into place.
At around 3pm the majestic creation was safely placed in its long-term home.
Local families, members of Featherstone Town Council and representatives from the Royal British Legion watched on as the horse was lifted several feet into the air by crane, moved over a hedge and lowered to the ground in Mill Pond Meadow.
The memorial sculpture now stands tall above 353 trees, each one commemorating a Featherstone man who lost his life during the First World War.
Visitors can walk underneath it as they make their way around the meadow, which is designed to be a place of peace, remembrance and reflection.
Read more: 20ft war horse sculpture rides 200 miles to Featherstone
Police in Chikwawa have recovered medical drugs which are suspected to have been stolen from a government hospital.
The drugs include LA tablets, Panado, Tetracycline and Prazquantel.
Chikwawa police spokesperson constable Foster Benjamin said the drugs were seized on Thursday from four shops located at Bereu, Sande and Kapiri Villages in the area of Traditional Authority Maseya in the district.
According to Benjamin, police have arrested four people who are suspected to be behind the offence.
He identified the four as Pauline Lito aged 42 of Sand village, Watson Chinamulungu, 54, of Mkata village, Macmillan Milanzie aged 24 of Kapiri Village and Christopher Prize, 34, of Ellen Village in the area of Traditional Authority Maseya.
Meanwhile, the suspects have been granted a court bail.
The state Attorney General's Office has no evidence that out-of-state voters were ever bused into New Hampshire to illegally sway the outcome of an election, a top official said on Tuesday, dismissing an oft-repeated claim that's spread from the Granite State to the White House.
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A victim of a shooting attack almost four years ago in Cole Harbour has died suddenly.
Ashley MacLean-Kearse was one of three people shot in a home in 2014 and was paralyzed as a result.
Her family says she died in hospital in Halifax Monday night. An autopsy is being conducted.
Markel Jason Downey had faced three charges of attempted murder in connection with the shooting.
Downey was acquitted last year, but the Crown appealed and a new trial was ordered.
MacLean-Kearse was a key witness against Downey in the first trial.
A spokesperson for the Crown says they will reassess, but at this point they plan to continue with the case.
(AP) - The Coast Guard rescued two people and four dogs from a vessel that was sinking east of Point No Point in Puget Sound.
Officials received a call for help at about 8:30 p.m. Tuesday from the captain of a 26-foot (8 meter) pleasure craft. He said his vessel was taking on water.
The Dolphin aircrew arrived on scene at about 9 p.m., and a boat crew arrived soon after.
The crew of the Victoria Clipper, a catamaran-style passenger vessel was in the area and stood by in case the other passengers had to abandon ship.
A crewmember climbed aboard the distressed vessel, located a hole in the stern and plugged it before draining water from the vessel.
The boat crew towed the vessel to safety at Edmonds Marina.
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[India], Dec 12 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be travelling in a sea plane, which is the first-ever flight by such a craft in the country, on Tuesday.
Prime Minister Modi will be traveling from Sabarmati River in Ahmedabad to Dharoi Dam via the plane.
His return journey would also be by the same sea-plane.
Prime Minister Modi in a rally on Monday had said, "Tomorrow for the first time in the history of the country a sea-plane will land on the Sabarmati River. I will go to Ambaji in the sea-plane after landing in Dharoi dam and come back."
Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani had said that this is for the first time in the history of the country that a sea-plane will land on a water body.(ANI)
Payne (foot) will remain out for Monday's game against the Celtics, SBNation.com reports.
Payne has yet to see the floor this season while recovering from foot surgery that was performed back in August. While he was expected to be reevaluated at the end of November, the Bulls haven't given anything concrete regarding his recovery, so it remains unclear when he'll be available. Until the Bulls report that Payne is back at practice, a return shouldn't be considered forthcoming.
MOSCOW (REUTERS) - Russian law enforcement officials are questioning a new suspect over the bombing of a metro train in St Petersburg earlier this month, a source familiar with the investigation told Reuters on Monday (April 17). Fourteen people were killed in the attack.
The suspect is the ninth person to have been detained on suspicion of having colluded with the bomber, Akbarzhon Jalilov, since the attack. Jalilov was killed in the explosion.
Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB), cited by RIA news agency, identified the detained man as Abror Azimov, born in 1990, from ex-Soviet Central Asia. The FSB described him in a statement as one of the organisers of the attack, who had trained Jalilov, RIA reported.
Azimov was detained on Monday in the Moscow region, the agency reported. Two suspects in the
St Petersburg bombing have already been detained in the same Moscow suburb.
Earlier Russian media reported that the bomber had made a telephone call to someone in Moscow before the attack.
USA Luge brings it annual Slider Search to the Champlain Valley Exposition Saturday June 17th and Sunday June 18th from 9 a.m. to noon and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. The event is designed to identify children between the ages of 9 and 13 with the potential to become part of USA Luge's Junior Development Program.
More information and registration forms can be found on USA Luge's website:
http://www.teamusa.org/usa-luge/slider-search
Job seekers are invited to learn about job openings and recruitments in law enforcement and correctional nursing at job fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7.
The event, presented by the Nevada Department of Corrections, will be in the gym of the Stewart Indian Facility, 5500 Snyder Ave.
Agencies to be on hand include: Department of Public Safety; University of Nevada Police Department and police departments from Carson City, Douglas, Washoe, Storey and Lyon counties.
Food trucks will be on site selling Indian tacos and other food.
Who’s Going Where As The NBA Trade Deadline Approaches? Hot Takedown chats about basketball players on the move, the Detroit Red Wings’ collapsing empire, and home runs in MLB.
Welcome to the latest episode of Hot Takedown, FiveThirtyEight’s sports podcast. On this week’s show (Feb. 14, 2017), we’re joined by FiveThirtyEight’s Kyle Wagner, who helps us break down the latest trades in the NBA as the February 23rd deadline approaches. Next, Neil Paine takes us inside the collapse of the Detroit Red Wings’ dynastic greatness. Finally, we look forward to baseball season and ponder what the increase in home runs means for the sport. Plus, a significant digit on a streak.
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Young posted 18 points (9-12 FG, 0-1 FT), nine rebounds, four assists, two blocked shots and a steal in 36 minutes during Monday's 110-100 win over the Lakers.
With Domantas Sabonis (ankle) unable to go on Monday, both Young and Turner needed to log more minutes on the court with only Al Jefferson present to spell them in the second unit. This was Young's second-best rebound total in the past 10 games as well as his second-best point total in that span. He came one rebound shy of recording his seventh double-double of the season.
Neil Lennon believes that Hibernian can finish in the top six of the Scottish Premiership next season if they retain their best players.
Neil Lennon has claimed that Hibernian can finish in the top six of the Scottish Premiership next season if they retain their best players.
The Hibees clinched the Championship title on Saturday with three games to spare, thanks to a 3-0 win at home to Queen of the South.
"Now we're a Premiership club again, which is very exciting and very pleasing," Lennon told Sky Sports News.
"The core of the squad is very strong so we'll be top six I think, but we do no need to strengthen and we may have to fend off interest in a few players.
"But at the end of the day we have assets in our team and there are going to be clubs that are looking very, very closely at them."
Hibs can also book their place in the Scottish Cup final with victory over Aberdeen next weekend.
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The Home Department of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Wednesday categorically denied rumors of abrupt administrative changes in the tribal areas in lieu of the merger of FATA with the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
In a press statement issued here, it was stated that the government was actively working on materializing the merger in close coordination with the Federal Government.
In this connection, the Home Department in its statement advised public not to pay heed to any rumors about abrupt administrative, legal or other changes regarding the merger such as the ones about immediate deployment of police in tribal areas as reported in certain sections of media.—APP
Singapore private home sales in May fall 3.2 pct y/y
SINGAPORE, June 15 Sales in Singapore of private homes by developers fell in May from a year earlier, government data showed on Thursday.
Fitch Affirms Thailand at 'BBB+'; Outlook Stable
(The following statement was released by the rating agency) HONG KONG, June 14 (Fitch) Fitch Ratings has affirmed Thailand's Long-Term Foreign- and Local-Currency Issuer Default Ratings (IDR) at 'BBB+'. The Outlooks are Stable. The issue ratings on Thailand's senior unsecured local-currency bonds have also been affirmed at 'BBB+'. The Country Ceiling has been affirmed at 'A-' and the Short-Term Foreign- and Local-Currency IDRs have been affirmed at 'F2'. The short-term issues have also been affi
SUNDAY'S BBL FINAL AT A GLANCE
ADELAIDE STRIKERS VS HOBART HURRICANES, Adelaide Oval
* Past titles: Strikers 0, Hurricanes 0
* Overall head-to-head: Strikers 5 wins, Hurricanes 3, no result 1
* This season head-to-head: Strikers 1, Hurricanes 1
* KEY PLAYERS:
- TRAVIS HEAD (Strikers): Smacked a match-winning 85 from 57 balls in a semi-final. Also an under-rated offspinner and a composed young captain.
- D'ARCY SHORT (Hurricanes): The tournament's leading scorer with 504 runs at a strike-rate of 147.80. Also has hit more sixes (22) than anyone.
- BEN LAUGHLIN (Strikers): Has 16 wickets this tournament - equal-second on the list. A cool-headed death-bowler boasting a knuckle ball few can pick.
- JOFRA ARCHER (Hurricanes): Taken 15 wickets at a miserly economy rate of 7.62 this tournament. The West Indian has a range of tricks which befuddle batsmen.
SALISBURY, Md.- Authorities have ruled as accidental a late Tuesday night fire that caused tens of thousands of dollars in damage to an apartment in Salisbury.
The Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal said the blaze was reported by a neighbor shortly after 10 p.m. at the one story apartment located at 705 West Road.
It took 25 firefighters from the Salisbury Fire Deaprtment approximately 45 minutes to get the fire under control.
The fire caused an estimated $60,000 in damage to the structure and another $8,000 in damage to its contents. There were no reported injuries.
Investigators determined the fire was caused by a faulty electrical receptacle in the interior wall cavity.
Pauly D and Aubrey O'Day are dating The couple has been together for less than a month and met on the set of their upcoming reality show, "Famously Single."
Residents from the Tathra on the NSW South Coast are beginning to return to their homes after the bushfire which tore through the town.
Though some don't have a home to return to; the fire destroyed 69 homes and damaged a further 39, though amazingly no lives were lost.
This fire, along with the bushfires in Victoria and a cyclone in Darwin has prompted the Greens to blame climate change.
April 5 (Gracenote) - Results from the Italian Cup Semifinal second leg matches on Wednesday Semifinal Wednesday, April 5, second leg Napoli - Juventus 3-2 (halftime: 0-1) First leg: Juventus - Napoli 3-1. Juventus win 5-4 on aggregate. Tuesday, April 4, second leg AS Roma - Lazio 3-2 (halftime: 1-1) First leg: Lazio - AS Roma 2-0. Lazio win 4-3 on aggregate.
Brent crude oil spiked above $75/bbl to its highest since November 2014 after Pres. Trump called the U.S. nuclear agreement with Iran "insane" and said the country would have "big problems" if it restarts its nuclear program; crude prices have since flattened out.
"Currently, all bets are off on the U.S. staying in the nuclear agreement," says Tamas Varga of oil broker PVM, adding that this concern is the most significant element behind crude's recent rally; the U.S. has until May 12 to decide whether to quit the deal and reimpose sanctions against Iran.
OPEC's supply curtailments and the threat of new sanctions are occurring just as demand in Asia has risen to a record, and with new and expanded refineries starting up from China to Vietnam.
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The son of Henrietta Lacks is seeking compensation for the unauthorized use of his mother's cells in scientific research since her 1951 death, as detailed in a best-selling book. The Baltimore Sun reports that Lawrence Lacks, his son and daughter-in-law say they plan to file a lawsuit against Johns Hopkins University in coming weeks. Attorneys previously told ...
A California utility has launched hybrid battery and gas turbine systems to produce and store electricity for use during hot summer months when power demand soars.
Officials with Southern California Edison and General Electric said during an event Monday in the Los Angeles suburb of Norwalk that the new Hybrid EGT systems are the first of their kind in the world.
They combine a 10 megawatt lithium-ion battery energy storage system with a gas turbine.
Officials say the systems that went online March 30 in Norwalk and Rancho Cucamonga operate somewhat like a hybrid car—drawing first on the battery, and then switching as needed over to the gas turbine if power demands spike.
Edison says the systems will reduce costs for its operations and for customers.
Explore further: Tesla to build California utility battery storage project
CARTAGENA, Colombia — The Latest on Vice-President Mike Pence's trip to Latin America (all times local):
10:20 a.m.
Vice-President Mike Pence is seeking to highlight the growing plight of Venezuelans with a visit with people who've fled the country to neighbouring Colombia. Pence is visiting the Calvary Chapel in Cartagena.
He's praying with faith leaders and Venezuelan families before departing to Buenos Aires, Argentina later Monday.
Pence's visit comes as he tries to rally the region against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's attempts to consolidate power.
GENEVA, July 4 (Reuters) - Muslim Rohingya continue to flee Myanmar's Rakhine state, with 11,432 arriving in Bangladesh so far in 2018, many testifying about violence, persecution, killings and burning of their homes, the United Nations human rights chief said on Wednesday.
Many Rohingya refugees also report being pressured by Myanmar authorities to accept a national verification card that says they "need to apply for citizenship", Zeid Ra'ad al-Hussein said in a speech to the U.N. Human Rights Council.
"No amount of rhetoric can whitewash these facts. People are still fleeing persecution in Rakhine -- and are even willing to risk dying at sea to escape," Zeid told the Geneva forum. (Reporting by Stephanie Nebehay Editing by Catherine Evans)
It sounds like Neymar will be staying in Paris after all, according to Thiago Silva.
Speaking to Canal+, the Brazilian star said that he was “sure” that the
222 million attacker “will stay.”
Neymar has been out since late February because of a fractured metatarsal, but had scored 28 goals in all competitions before then in order to help PSG rack up a comfortable 17-point lead at the top of Ligue 1.
But rumours have been rife of disagreements with the PSG locker room, and of Neymar’s own entourage pressing for a move back to Spain, where Real Madrid are reportedly waiting with open arms.
"I'm sure [that Neymar will stay]," Silva told Canal+.
"He is well, he has already resumed weight training in Brazil, and I really hope he will stay with us at PSG next season."
With Real Madrid already planning a possible summer move worth
300 million, however, will Neymar’s resolve be pushed to the limit?
Two Georgia inmates who killed their guards and escaped from a prison have stolen a second vehicle as they try to stay ahead of a massive manhunt, a sheriff said Wednesday.
The first 100 people in line will get free burgers for a year at Columbia's newest Smashburger.
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Asia DMC launches ‘Roots and Fruits’ campaign to celebrate 20 years by giving back to nature
Two sisters believed to be missing with their father are thought to be in Northern Ireland, police in Scotland believe.
Eight-year-old Grace Elizabeth McKinney and Kara McKinney, five, are understood to be with their father Michael McKinney, his girlfriend Martina and Woody, three.
They are believed to be travelling in a cream Elddis Autoquest motorhome.
Officers are eager to trace the girls, who were last seen in the Alyth area of Perth and Kinross, to confirm their well-being.
They have previously been known to camp with their father in the west coast area, Fort William and Skye.
Grace is described as 4ft 10in, slim with red/auburn hair, and Kara is 4ft with red/auburn hair.
A spokesman for Police Scotland said: "They are all thought to have travelled to Northern Ireland on August 10, most likely in their campervan.
"We are making relevant inquiries in conjunction with our colleagues at the Police Service of Northern Ireland."
Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101.
A woman's doctor writes her a prescription for three or 12 months worth of birth control. When she visits the pharmacy to pick it up, she finds out that her insurance company will pay for only one month at a time.
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OTTAWA — The man on trial for murdering three women in the Ottawa Valley two years ago told police he killed his three former acquaintances because they were not innocent.
Fifty-nine-year-old Basil Borutski confessed to police in an interview room at the Pembroke OPP detachment the day after the crimes in September 2015.
The video of that confession continued to be played in court Friday as part of Borutski's trial for first degree murder charges in the deaths of 66-year-old Carol Culleton, 36-year-old Anastasia Kuzyk and 48-year-old Nathalie Warmerdam.
Borutski said several times he makes a distinction between murder and killing because the Bible does and that murder is killing someone or something that is innocent.
He said the women were guilty of lying about him to police and having him thrown in jail for things he didn't do.
Borutski is representing himself at the trial but is refusing to participate, sitting in the prisoner's box facing forward with his eyes closed most of the time.
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The tiny club was almost destroyed in a fire last year.
Hamburg’s Golden Pudel club, which was badly damaged in a catastrophic fire 18 months ago, is to reopen its doors on August 17.
As RA reports, the much-loved club – which has played host to artists including Ben UFO, Laurel Halo, Actress, Helena Hauff, Call Super and Four Tet over the years – is open on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays for the rest of August and plans to open seven days a week from September.
The tiny venue faced an uncertain future after the 2016 fire, with a disagreement between the club’s owners threatening to end up in a forced auction. Earlier this year, the local government stepped in to award €300k in funding to help rebuild the venue.
Upcoming events at the club include DJ Storm, Pudel resident Nina and Good News on August 18, and a Smallville label party on September 7.
Read next: Can Hamburg’s Golden Pudel rise from the ashes?
About Community Transport Service
Cotswold Friends runs a voluntary community car scheme in the North Cotswolds area where volunteer drivers use their own cars to transport people from their homes to destinations of their choice. Priority is given to medical appointments but journeys to social events, visiting friends and family, going shopping or to the hairdressers are also undertaken. All bookings should be made at least three working days in advance to allow to find a driver.
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There's no better way to cool off on a hot summer day than by spending an afternoon at a water park.
To find the best aquatic escapes in America, INSIDER consulted the 2017 Theme Index, a study compiled by the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) and the engineering firm AECOM on the most-attended theme parks, water parks, and museums around the world. We also looked at top-rated water parks on TripAdvisor, including individual reviews and the 2017 Travelers' Choice list of the 25 best water parks in the US.
From Disney's Typhoon Lagoon, which topped the TEA/AECOM and Travelers' Choice rankings, to under-the-radar destinations like Oregon's North Clackamas Aquatic Park, read on to learn about the best water park in every state.
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Saturday: Free the 350 Benefit at Art In
A night of hip-hop for an important cause. Free the 350 is a local organization fighting to address issues of race and poverty in the criminal justice system and free those held on bail who can’t afford to pay it. All the proceeds from the concert will go to the group’s bail fund, and the organizers have recruited a talented group of emcees and singers to help out. Hard-hitting emcees such as UW student HANKS will be joined by crooners like Dequandray. The headliner is K.I.L.O. (pictured) of the group Bloodline, a veteran of the scene with political messages in her music to match the purpose of the event. Also with John Denver aka The Profit, Rambunxious, TG, Tha Catalyst, Willie Wright, Evaridae. Click here for more info.
The Saury Cooperage is delighted to announce that Tracy Nielsen has taken over management of Sonoma, Mendocino, Lake Counties, as well as Livermore, the Santa Cruz area, and Colorado. She comes to us with great experience in the wine world .
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Sheriff Mike Ezell says he feels early education is needed to reduce the prison population.
LEEDS, Ala. (AP) - Police say an Alabama man has been fatally shot after he began firing at officers.
Leeds police Chief Ronald Reaves told AL.com the man was killed Thursday night when he opened fire despite instructions to put down his weapon. Reaves says an officer fired two rounds at the man before he died at the scene. No officers were hurt.
The deceased man's name has not been released. The officer who fired the gun is on administrative leave until an investigation is complete. The races of the men were not available.
The officers had been called out about a dog being shot and were talking to witnesses when they heard gunfire. After going toward the sounds, they found an armed man who lived in the area.
State investigators and the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office are assisting with the probe.
It's wonderful to meet you, Caiden Zane Lochte!
Less than a week after Ryan Lochte and fiancée Kayla Rae Reid welcomed their first child together, the Olympic swimmer is back on social media to introduce the little guy to his fans. Posing for a black and white selfie with their newborn son, Lochte wrote, "Now this is what it's all about..... family!!!!!!! #Mommy #daddy #CZL"
"They are so excited to be parents," a source close to the couple shared with E! News at the time of Caiden's birth. "They had close friends and family surround them after the baby was born. The baby is happy and healthy... Ryan is filled with happiness, but also overwhelmed at this time."
Kayla, who got engaged to Ryan last October and revealed her pregnancy three months later, also shared a heartwarming message while debuting Caiden on social media.
State Rep. Scott Drury, D-Highwood, speaks to lawmakers on the House floor during a session Thursday at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield. When readers last heard of Democratic state Rep. Scott Drury of Highwood - it was late January - he was being punished by House Speaker Michael Madigan for opposing Madigan's re-election as the man in charge of the Illinois House of Representatives.
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The 63-year-old has been recognised with the Stella D'Italia Cavaliere - or Italian Cavalier - for services to the Italian Republic and work to help promote the country, its culture and language. Giuseppe, who lives in Moddershall, near Stone, has built up an impressive list of achievements since moving to this area in 1974.
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The event aims to raise public awareness about the exceptional efforts of medical laboratory personnel, their role in medical diagnosis, as well as to sensitize visitors and patients to the role of diagnostic laboratories and to highlight some issues of community health.
Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil were on target to give Arsenal a much-needed three points in a hard-fought match against Middlesbrough on Monday night.
Sanchez fired in a wonderful free-kick to open the scoring for the Gunners, but on a wet and windy night in the North East Alvaro Negredo levelled things up after the break.
Ozil ensured Arsenal took all three points back down to London though, when he poked home after Aaron Ramsey’s chest down.
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Most of the so-called "white gold", which comes from elephant tusks, was seized by the authorities during auctions or online sales, but 100 of the 563 kilogrammes (1,241 pounds) crushed came from members of the public responding to IFAW's "ivory surrender" campaign.
France banned all sales of elephant ivory and rhinoceros horn in 2016.
"France is sending a strong signal to the world about combatting the illegal trade in endangered species," said Francoise Taheri, a senior official for the southern Alpes-Maritime region where Nice is situated.
The operation was the third of its kind in France in four years and brings the total amount of ivory destroyed to over a metric tonne.
The ivory trade has been banned worldwide since 1989 but the ban does not cover sales of ivory obtained before then.
Baku. 19 March. REPORT.AZ/ Russian Railways OJSC introduced 45% discount on the transit grain from Kazakhstan to Azerbaijan.
Report informs citing the Russian media, Russian Railways issued a statement.
According to the report, corresponding changes in the Tariff Policy of the Railways of the CIS countries for Transportation of Goods in International Traffic entered into force on March 1 and are effective until December 31, 2018 inclusive. The index 0.55 will be applied.
BAGHDAD (AP) – Thousands of Iraqi Kurdish mourners, Iraqi officials and world dignitaries have attended the funeral of Jalal Talabani, the country’s first president in a post-Saddam Hussein Iraq and once a symbol of national unity.
Talabani was laid to rest Friday in Sulaimaniyah, the second-largest city in Iraq’s Kurdish region, after his casket – draped in the Kurdish flag – was flown back from Berlin where he died at a hospital earlier this week.
From the airport in Suleimaniyah, a motorcade carried the casket to a nearby hill for burial. Crowds poured into the streets, following the funeral procession on foot, carrying flags and posters bearing Talabani’s image and the emblem of the political party he founded more than three decades ago, the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan.
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A possible freeway shooting Monday evening closed westbound Interstate 580 in Marin County for about 30 minutes as California Highway Patrol officers investigated, a CHP spokesman said.
Someone called the CHP at 5:35 p.m. to report a possible shooting on westbound I-580 between Main Street and East Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, Officer Andrew Barclay said.
The victim pulled off the highway and onto San Rafael city streets to wait for law enforcement officers.
The victims told the officers that the suspects had cut them off so they honked at the suspects, Barclay said. The suspects responded by brandishing a pistol at the victims.
Officers found damage on the victim's vehicle consistent with a bullet or other projectile hitting the vehicle. Barclay said the damage was not a hole but a dent.
The CHP closed the freeway to search for evidence. He said the victims escaped injury.
A search is underway for the suspects.
CIT Group in New York has reached an agreement to sell its reverse-mortgage unit, a source of many headaches for the company in recent months.
CIT agreed to sell the $900 million portfolio, along with its Financial Freedom reverse-mortgage servicing business, to an undisclosed buyer. The terms of the deal, expected to close in the second quarter of 2018, were not disclosed.
“We were able to (start fast) with some good pressure defense and aggressive offense by several players,” Ellsworth head coach Jason Janke said.
Kaitlyn Nugent scored 11 of her 13 points in the first half to help the Panthers get rolling.
“We saw good growth from our perimeter players tonight,” Janke said. “(Emma) Swanson, (Taylor) Feuerhelm, Nugent and (Nadia) Sigler found their way into the lane to either score or feed our post players.”
Juniors Caitlin Dahl and Camryn Richards were the recipients of those passes in the post. Dahl scored 10 and Richards added six.
“It was the best scoring balance we’ve had all season,” Janke said. “That’s good timing with the WIAA tournament coming up.”
ELLSWORTH…….....26 23 -- 49
SPRING VALLEY…...16 17 -- 33
Panthers (Points): Nugent 13; Dahl 10; Swanson, Sigler 7; Richards 6; Steele 4; Feuerhelm 2.
Cardinals: Wegener 11; Schreiber 6; Lee, Bune 4; Johansen 3; O’Brein, Anderson 2; Huntress 1.
CB Teez Tabor
Ten days ago, Tabor was drawing serious heat for his rough start to training camp. Twitter eggs were already starting to use the “b” word. But he followed that up with a couple good practices in Indy, then had a really nice preseason debut against the Colts. On 23 coverage snaps, Tabor was targeted just four times and allowed two meaningless catches for 10 yards. Colts QBs had a rating of just 56.3 when targeting hmi. The performance came against Scott Tolzien and a cast of backups, obviously, but he's definitely trending up after the rough start.
SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK (AP) — Police have located car parts that may belong to a vehicle driven by a missing couple in California’s Sequoia National Park.
Authorities say 31-year-old Yinan Wang and his wife 30-year-old Jie Song were last seen Aug. 6 in the park.
They were scheduled to return home to San Diego on Aug. 9, but never made it.
A Fresno County Sheriff’s deputy watching local television coverage of a different recovery effort of two Thai students in the Kings River has helped in the case.
On television, the deputy spotted a California license plate in the brush that he knew did not belong to a Thai student’s car. A records check showed it is registered to a white Ford Focus driven by Wang and Song.
Deputies are now working a dual recovery effort. No bodies have been found.
EMBED >More News Videos Jeff Ehling is on the scene where a family was caught in the aftermath of a shooting Thursday night.
A family was caught in the aftermath of a shooting that left a man in critical condition in east Houston.This happened on Maxey near Fleming around 8 p.m. Thursday.Police say the man was inside his car at a convenience store when he got into an altercation with another man who was walking outside the store.Authorities tell ABC13 the pedestrian pulled out a gun and shot the driver. He was hit three times.The wounded man drove through a nearby parking lot and slammed into a van that had a mother and three teenagers inside.The family had been eating at Chinese restaurant before the crash.They were all taken to the hospital. They're expected to be OK.The victim was shot in the head and the spine.The gunman is still on the run.
Brian Hills of the The Data Lab and Scotsman digital editor Stephen Emerson discuss Big Data and how it is being used in Scotland.
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SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - Anti-police brutality groups in Utah are livid after a prosecutor this week determined police were legally justified in a fatal shooting of a black man captured on body camera.
Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill said Friday that while one video appears to show Patrick Harmon shot from behind as he ran from police, a slowed-down version shows he pivoted toward officers with a knife.
Officer Clinton Fox told investigators Harmon threatened to stab him before he fired the fatal shots. Body camera video shows Harmon shot at close range after Fox yells, "I'll f....ing shoot you."
The 50-year-old Harmon died Aug. 13 after he tried to run away following a stop for biking without a light.
Lex Scott, a Black Lives Matter organizer in Utah, said the community wants the district attorney to resign.
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP)  Former Ku Klux Klan leader David Duke has asked a judge to block a subpoena in a federal lawsuit filed by 11 people injured during a violent clash between white nationalists and counterprotesters in Charlottesville last year.
The plaintiffs are seeking to compel Duke to turn over records related to communications he and other white nationalists had before the rally, along with records of efforts to solicit donations.
In court documents, Duke says the subpoena is overly broad and would impose "an undue burden and a significant expense" on him.
A woman was killed when a car drove into a crowd protesting the white nationalists.
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Duke initially filed his request in Virginia, where the lawsuit is filed. A judge ruled it should have been filed in Louisiana, where Duke lives.
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. — Desonta Bradford scored 22 points, Peter Jurkin had a double-double and East Tennessee State rolled to its 15th straight win on Saturday 81-61 over Chattanooga.
Jurkin had 16 points and 13 rebounds for the Buccaneers (21-4, 12-0 Southern Conference), who tied the 1952-53 team for the second longest winning streak. ETSU won 16 straight in 2003-04. Jalan McCloud added 15 points and David Burrell 14.
Unlike the first meeting, when the Bucs led by 21 at halftime and won 85-66, ETSU was only up by 11 at the break because of a late 14-2 run. Bradford had seven and Burrell five.
The Mocs (8-17, 2-10) never got closer than 11 in the second half.
Rodney Chatman scored 26 points for Chattanooga.
ETUS had a 39-25 rebounding advantage, 44-32 on points in the paint and 11-0 on fast break points.
Eflin (1-4) was tagged with the loss after he allowed four runs on seven hits while striking out five through 5.1 innings Sunday against the Mets.
Eflin was hurt by the long ball Sunday, as all four earned runs came from a pair of two-run homers. The 23-year-old is now 1-1 with a 4.38 ERA and 8:1 K:BB in two starts (12.1 innings) since being recalled from Triple-A. His performance should once again earn him another turn in the Phillies' rotation, lining him up to pitch Friday against the Giants.
Multiple gunshots were fired into the door of an Everard Street apartment building late Monday night while three people were inside it. On Monday, June 12, at approximately 10:54 p.m., Worcester police responded to a report of multiple gunshots fired in the area of 33 Everard Street.
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EXO's "The War" has sold more than 1 million copies in less than one month, becoming the boy band's fourth "million seller" record, its agency said Monday.
The Korean and Chinese versions of EXO's fourth full-length album have sold a combined 1.01 million copies to date, according to S.M. Entertainment.
(Yonhap)
The group's three previous full-length albums -- "XOXO" (2013), "Exodus" (2015) and "Ex'Act" (2016) -- sold over 1 million copies when including sales numbers for the Korean, Chinese and repackaged versions. "The War" reached the 1 million mark much faster and even without the help of a repackaged release."We can't believe that the album sold over 1 million copies despite coming out less than a month ago. This is all thanks to all of you fans," EXO said.After its release July 19, the album swept various music charts at home, also conquering more than 42 iTunes general albums' charts around the world. It also topped Billboard's World Albums chart for two straight weeks. (Yonhap)
Steve Fryer and Jonathan Khamis preview the CIF-SS baseball championship games for the Orange County teams – Foothill vs. Capistrano Valley in Division 1 and Beckman vs. Yucaipa in Division 2. Video by Jonathan Khamis, for the Orange County Register.
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Madagascar's Red Cross is stepping up efforts to stem a plague outbreak that has killed 30 people and spread into urban areas.
Red Cross officials said Friday that the situation is particularly worrying because pneumonic plague, which is spread from person to person, has occurred for the first time in non-endemic areas and crowded cities. It says cases of bubonic plague, transmitted from animals to people through flea bites, occur almost annually in Madagascar.
Aid workers say there have been 194 cases of plague, mostly pneumonic. The Malagasy Red Cross mobilized 700 volunteers to work on community education, tracing people who have been in contact with plague victims and other health initiatives.
The outbreak began after the death of a 31-year-old man in Madagascar's central highlands in late August.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A Philadelphia sports radio personality says he lost a weekly television gig after saying a female announcer calling an NFL game “sounds unnatural.”
Mike Missanelli said on his radio show that he was fired from “Sports Sunday” on WPVI, Philadelphia’s ABC station.
He says it’s because on Tuesday he questioned why ESPN was using Beth Mowins to do play-by-play on ESPN’s Monday Night Football double-header.
He says he has no one to blame but himself and calls it a “harsh result.”
The firing comes the same week Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton made sexist comments to a female reporter. When a Charlotte newspaper reporter asked Newton about a wide receiver’s route running, Newton laughed and said, “it’s funny to hear a female talk about routes.” He has apologized.
JOHOR BARU • The marriage of Johor Princess Tunku Tun Aminah Sultan Ibrahim to Dutch-born Dennis Muhammad Abdullah was solemnised yesterday in a ceremony steeped in traditional Malay customs.
The ceremony was held at Istana Bukit Serene, the official residence of the Johor royal family, and was witnessed by her parents, Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar and his consort Raja Zarith Sofiah Idris Shah.
Also present were the groom's parents Martin and Henriette Verbaas, and his brother and sister who had flown in from the Netherlands.
The newlyweds later exchanged rings as a sign of the completion of the solemnisation ceremony.
Yesterday evening, 1,200 guests attended the bersanding, or sitting-in-state ceremony, at the Grand Palace, a separate palace for ceremonies.
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But the communications indicated no evidence that Trump's team was colluding with Moscow on influencing the election, the newspaper reported on Tuesday, citing unnamed American officials.
Still, the amount of contact worried American intelligence agencies as it occurred while Trump was praising Russian President Vladimir Putin, the Times said.
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To celebrate 10 years as the leader in Verde River conversation work, the Friends of the Verde River held an open house and ribbon cutting at their new offices in Cottonwood on South Main Street.
An eighth-grade Tenaya Middle School student was taken out of class because the lines in his haircut violated the school's dress code policy. Erika Paggett
A STORYTIME session with a farmyard theme will be held at Wargrave library on Wednesday, August 23 from 9.30am to 10.15am.
This will include stories and rhymes about farmyard animals as well as arts and crafts.
The session is for children aged seven and under and costs £1.50. For more information, call the library on 0118 940 4656.
NEW YORK (AP) – Arconic says CEO and Chairman Klaus Kleinfeld has agreed to step down from those roles after the company’s board of directors discovered that he sent a letter to Arconic’s largest shareholder without telling them.
Shares of Arconic soared 8.1 percent to $27.99 after the announcement Monday morning.
In a statement Monday, Arconic says Kleinfeld “showed poor judgment.” An Arconic spokeswoman declined to say what was in the letter.
Arconic Inc. makes aluminum, titanium or nickel parts for planes, cars and electronics. The New York-based company was spun off from aluminum company Alcoa Corp. last year.
Arconic says Kleinfeld sent the letter to a senior official at Elliott Management, an activist investor that has been pushing the company to replace Kleinfeld. Elliott has a nearly 12 percent stake in Arconic.
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Just before noon on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 a semi-truck became entangled in power lines stretching across a residential street in Arapaho, causing approximately 44 customers to be without power. PSO is currently working to restore it. Estimated time of restoration was listed at 6 p.m.
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HOBOKEN -- A 20-year-old Jersey City man was ordered held Tuesday pending presentation of murder charges to a grand jury in last month's fatal shooting of a Hoboken teenager. Geiger is one of three suspects in the death of 18-year-old Adrian Rivera in his family's apartment at the Andrew Jackson Gardens public housing complex.
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Who are these people??
A reader shared this photo of graffiti at the base of the tower at Victoria Beach. Who are these people who deface property? Why does it give them pleasure?
We’ll never know the answer, human nature being what it is.
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Tagging on the base of the Victoria Beach tower
LBPD is not investigating the graffiti at this time.
We’re hoping the graffiti is gone by the time this is published…
SACRAMENTO (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday evening's drawing of the California Lottery's "Daily 3 Evening" game were:
2-8-9
(two, eight, nine)
¶ Ticket-holders with all three winning numbers in the order given win the top prize. Lesser amounts are also awarded to ticket-holders with other varying combinations of the winning numbers.
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A two-car crash which blocked a major route into Derby earlier this morning continues to cause delays.
According to eye witnesses, the incident happened in Mansfield Road, near to the Waterside Inn in the city, just after 8am.
Google's traffic map shows queues stretching back almost two miles to the A61 roundabout.
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The FBI has just re-released photos relating to the attack on the pentagon on September 11th 2001. In this video Dan Dicks of Press For Truth congratulates the FBI on such a stellar release! Support us on Patreon ➜ http://www.patreon.com/PressForTruth
Korpisalo will be sent between the pipes for Saturday's road game against the Islanders, Steve Gorten of The Columbus Dispatch reports.
The Blue Jackets will rest traditional starter Sergei Bobrovsky after he suffered a 3-1 home loss to the Sharks on Friday. Korpisalo -- who has gone 5-4-0 with a 2.85 GAA and .912 save percentage through 10 appearances this season -- will prepare for the daunting task of slowing an Islanders team that ranks third in the league offensively.
The family of Libbi Toledo, the teenager who was found dead in Kirkcaldy after going missing last month, have announced details of her funeral.
Libbi’s mum Judi said via a post on social media that the funeral would be in Brechin, where Libbi originally came from, next week.
The service will take place at Brechin Cathedral on Wednesday, October 11, at 2.30pm.
The announcement comes just a few days after police officially confirmed the identity of the body found at a former scrapyard in Smeaton as being Libbi.
The 17-year-old went missing from her accommodation in Kirkcaldy on Monday September 11, which prompted a search and appeal by police in Fife.
Her body was discovered on Thursday, September 21.
Her father, who lives in America, has launched an online fundraising appeal in the hope of raising cash for the funeral and family traveling costs.
A portion of State Route 46 that runs through Beaver, Green and Canfield Townships is closed, starting Monday, for construction.
The section just north of Western Reserve Road will be closed through early April for a culvert replacement project.
The detour is U.S.route 62 to State Route 165.
The work is part of a $2.4 million resurfacing project between the Columbiana County line and the southern Canfield Corporation limit and it's expected to be finished by the fall.
A foreign couple was shamed and detained after being caught having sex in the ocean off Pattaya Beach.
Police stepped out of their station at Soi 9 to spot a large group of people taking photos and video of the naked Caucasian couple in the water about 20 meters away, seemingly oblivious to the commotion.
Police ordered them out of the water. They appeared drunk and stumbled to shore under the lights of the gawkers’ LED flashes.
Once clothed, the couple was fined and released.
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Charlton Athletic striker Stephy Mavididi, on loan from Arsenal, is injured.
The Arsenal man looks to have done what he did last season, this time on the opposite side of the goal, as a run ended with him clutching his left hamstring.
He went down beating the turf in frustration, probably knowing lightening had struck twice as far as he was concerned.
It was a sad end to his afternoon but saw the introduction of new signings Michal Zyro and Sullay Kaikai as Mavididi and Mark Marshall made way just before the 70th minute.
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Morrissey has issued a statement to unambiguously clarify his remarks about sexual misconduct allegations against Kevin Spacey.
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EASTON, Md. (AP) — A waterfowl hunter is in stable condition after a dead goose fell from the sky and knocked him unconscious.
Robert Meilhammer of Dorchester County was hunting with three other people when one of them fired at a flock of Canada geese overhead in Easton, near the Miles River on Maryland’s Eastern Shore.
Maryland Natural Resources Police spokeswoman Candy Thomson said a falling goose hit Meilhammer, knocking him out and causing head and facial injuries.
The Washington Post reports that when he came to, he knew who he was, but “little else,” according to a Natural Resources police officer.
The agency tweeted Friday that Meilhammer was in stable condition and awaiting more tests at a Baltimore trauma center.
HILLSBORO, Ore. (AP) – Police say a 28-year-old woman was arrested after pointing a gun at another motorist in a road-rage incident west of Portland.
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office says deputies who stopped the driver Saturday night northwest of Forest Grove found an unloaded handgun in the vehicle. Christina Salazar of Vallejo, California, faces charges of menacing and unlawful possession of firearms.
Lebanon police arrest man for insulting Istanbul attack victims on Twitter
Lebanese police arrested a man after he insulted the Lebanese victims of Istanbul's New Year attack.
The head of the Cyber Crime and Intellectual Property Protection Office, Col. Suzanne Hajj, ordered the arrest of a Lebanese man identified as Ramzi al-Kadi over his remarks on Twitter in which he offended the victims several times.
Kadi was referred to the Public Prosecutor, Judge Samir Hammoud, Monday afternoon.
Kadi's comments drew fire from other Twitter users who condemned his remarks.
Other users displayed pictures of Kadi partying in a Beirut nightclub, in response to Kadi's unexpected comments.
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A car has reportedly hit a tree in the yard of 7308 Maple Ave., Bergen.
There is airbag deployment, but it's believed to be minor injuries.
Bergen fire and ambulance dispatched.
Marchetti out for 10 days
By Football Italia staff
Lazio goalkeeper Federico Marchetti has sprained his knee and will be out of action for around 10 days.
The shot-stopper pulled out during the warm-up for Monday night’s 1-1 Serie A draw against Milan at the Stadio Olimpico.
He underwent tests today that confirmed the sprain to the right knee, but ruled out ligament damage.
Marchetti has already begun treatment and will be monitored day by day.
The club statement notes he is expected to be back on the field in around 10 days.
Keep up to date with the latest news and action from Spain's Primera Division with Football Espana - from the team behind Football Italia.
A Sioux City woman has been charged following a stabbing Monday afternoon in the 1300 block of Pierce Street.
City police say the victim, 75 year old William Bauerly, was sitting inside his vehicle when he was stabbed in the side by a female passenger who was in the vehicle.
The female fled on foot and was apprehended by police officers a short time later near where the alleged assault occurred.
That suspect, 34 year old Brittany Lapora, was charged with Willful Injury, a class C felony.
Bauerly was taken to Mercy Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries.
The incident remains under investigation.
In this clip, video editor Owen Cooper has replaced the laughter of the “The Big Bang Theory’s” live studio audience with the laughter of chubby funster Ricky Gervais. And it’s more perfect than it has any right to be.
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The playful jabs come across as mean. It’s a show about nerds, but adding Gervais’ laugh makes all the characters seem like bullies. For comparison, we’ve posted the scene in its original form below:
As one of the most popular shows on television, “The Bang Theory” is ripe for parody. Other edited clips of the show with the audience laughter removed have previously gone viral, and a recent ClickHole video poked fun at the craze by adding a hilariously excessive amount of laughter to a scene from the show.
Here’s a compilation video of Ricky Gervais laughing on the animated version of his podcast:
WWE icons Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Rock, The Undertaker and Mankind starred in a Super Bowl commercial that aired 19 years ago during Super Bowl XXXIII (Broncos vs. Falcons).
WWE just shared some unseen behind-the-scenes footage from the commercial shoot, which occurred in December of 1998. It’s fascinating to see The Rock in acting mode prior to his transition to Hollywood. Other highlights include the director giving advice to Kane, and Steve Austin breaking a chair over someone’s back.
The stunt at the end where someone jumped out of Titan Tower? It wasn’t CGI.
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From the catastrophic massacre in Las Vegas, to the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, The Daily Beast rounds up the most stunning photos of the week.
BEAST PHOTO A passenger plane, with a full harvest moon seen behind, makes its final landing approach toward Heathrow Airport in London. Oct. 2, 2017. Toby Melville/Reuters 1/7
Pinal County Sheriff's Office is looking for a missing elderly man with dementia.
PCSO needs your help locating 72-year-old David Lewis, Jr.
PCSO said Lewis has been missing for several hours. He is described as 5’9 and 180 lbs and was last seen wearing a blue jean jacket, blue jeans and a ball cap, PCSO said.
Lewis was last seen driving southbound along Hunt Highway in a light brown 2007 Chevy Impala with Arizona License Plate BWA1031.
If you see him or his vehicle, please call the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office at 520-866-5111.
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The Geological Survey of Ireland is preparing for the next phase of the ‘Tellus’ project, which will see a low flying plane using specialist equipment to collect geophysical and geochemical data on rocks, soil and water on the ground in Donegal.
The geological mapping project has now been completed in parts of the West, with data to be released in the coming weeks. Flights over Donegal and Mayo begin in early March, with the specially equipped plane flying at a height of 60 metres.
Tellus say the data will assist in understanding the local environment, soil management and natural resource potential for these counties.
They’re also urging farmers to be aware of the risk of the low flying plane worrying horses and other animals, and specific details of flight plans will be released in the coming days.
Koen Verbruggen of the GSI says it’s an important initiative…….
NEW CASTLE — The New Castle School of Trades will be hosting a job fair on Thursday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at its facility at 4117 Pulaski Road New Castle, PA 16101.
The job fair is open to the public. More than 50 companies from Ohio and Pennsylvania will be on hand to meet with applicants. Guests are asked to bring identification and a current resume.
Any questions regarding the event, please contact The New Castle School of Trades main campus at 1-800-837-8299 or visit its web site at ncstrades.edu.
CAIRO — Yemen's official news agency says the Shiite rebels have killed at least 20 people and detained dozens across the country's north since killing their top ally, former President Ali Abdullah Saleh.
The rebels known as Houthis appear to be escalating their crackdown on any possible sign of rebellion among their one-time allies from Saleh's party, the General People's Congress. They are also shutting down the internet and tightening an already existing media blackout.
According to SABA, the official news agency now under control of the internationally-recognized government, the Houthis also blew up 20 houses in the northern province of Hajja and replaced the province's governor who was a onetime Saleh associate.
Bradford is mulling over red light cameras. At it’s latest meeting, council voted to have staff look at the feasibility of implementing a red light program in town. The town’s traffic department will crunch the numbers and report back if its worth the cost. Barrie went through a similar exercise last year, ending after the city’s Police Chief pointed out fewer than 4 per cent of collisions occur in Barrie because of running red lights.
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By The Associated Press
BOYS PREP BASKETBALL
Addison 60, Brilliant 40
American Christian Academy 66, Gordo 41
Cedar Bluff 60, Cherokee County 52
East Memorial Christian Academy 48, Evangel Christian 44
Handley 75, Wadley 58
Hazel Green 67, Mae Jemison 62
Lanett 82, Valley 65
Lee-Montgomery 68, Sidney Lanier 56
Smiths Station 70, Russell County 62
Spring Garden 91, Weaver 66
GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL
Briarwood Christian 43, Montevallo 40
Brilliant 52, Lynn 39
Cherokee County 58, Cedar Bluff 28
Glenwood 42, Lee-Scott Academy 35
Lanett 41, Valley 40
Russell County 63, Smiths Station 34
Spring Garden 71, Weaver 33
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A van and a pickup truck were burned in an accident on Road 344 in Ban Bung district in Chon Buri. Twenty-five people, including a three-year-old boy, were killed when two vehicles collided and caught fire on a highway in Ban Bung district, Chon Buri province, on Monday afternoon.
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Peer observation of teaching is often associated with evaluation for tenure and promotion or punitive measures, and most of the time only happens within the confines of one’s own discipline. But peer observation can also be a rewarding, educational, and affirming opportunity to build community with other teachers! Join us for a panel discussion with participants from the TeMPO (Teaching Mentoring through Peer Observation) Program to learn about all the great things that happened when our panelists opened the doors of their classrooms to peers from other disciplines, and find out how you can join in on the experience.
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Braidwood Police are still seeking the public’s help in find a missing 73-year-old woman who suffers from dementia. Kim Gray is said to have wandered away from her home in the Shadow Lakes area sometime Sunday night. Gray is described as an Asian female, standing at five-feet tall. No clothing description is known at this time. If anyone believes they have seen or know where Kim Gray could be, you are asked to call 911. The search is expected to continue on Thursday morning starting at 9:00 a.m. Volunteers are asked to meet at the Braidwood City Council Chambers. In addition to volunteers the authorities are looking for ATV’s to assist in the search as they will be searching heavily wooded areas.
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LOS LUNAS, N.M. (KRQE) – Summer fun is just around the corner for local youths.
The Village of Los Lunas Summer Recreation Program provides structured summer activities for youth ages five through twelve at an extremely low cost. Activities include sports, arts and crafts, cultural activities, educational activities, and a large variety of field trips, plus a healthy free lunch each day. The program is limited to the first 300 participants.
Registration begins Monday, April 17 and costs $45 per child, per session. Session one runs from Monday, June 5 through Thursday, June 22, and session two runs from July 10 through July 27.
The program is Monday through Thursday from 9am-3pm at Daniel Fernandez Recreation Center in Los Lunas.
For more information on summer programs, visit Los Lunas Summer Recreation Program.
Hopkins has benefited from quarterback Deshaun Watson's ability to extend plays, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Hopkins' previous quarterbacks -- the less mobile ones -- didn't give him much time to sell his routes and get open, but Watson's maneuverability is opening up the Houston offense. The quarterback's athleticism has assisted Hopkins, who leads the NFL in both catches (31) and targets (49). That's a career-high 63.3 catch percentage for Hopkins heading into a Week 5 encounter with the undefeated Chiefs, who rank 25th in passing defense (248.0 ypg).
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) - Law enforcement authorities in South Florida want to talk to a 22-year-old man wanted as a "person of interest" in the shooting death of rising rap star XXXTentacion (ex-ex-ex-ten-ta-see-YAWN).
Broward Sheriff's Office spokeswoman Veda Coleman-Wright said in a news release sent Tuesday night that detectives want to ask Robert Allen what he knows about the rapper's death. She says he's also wanted on a felony warrant for violating probation for possession of flakka and carrying a concealed weapon.
XXXTentacion, whose real name is Jahseh Dwayne Onfroy, was shot June 18. Detectives said a SUV blocked the 20-year-old rapper's luxury sports car in the driveway of a Fort Lauderdale-area motorcycle dealership and two masked men confronted him during an apparent robbery attempt.
Twenty-two-year-old Dedrick Williams faces murder charges. He hasn't entered a plea.
EAST BOSTON, MA (WHDH) - Pothole problems in East Boston, as some people are forced to pull over and change their tires.
Several large ones gave them flats and did damage to some cars.
This is at McClelan Highway and Bennington Street.
Police stayed on the scene overnight to make sure others avoided the potholes
If you spot a pothole that could cause damage you can go online or call MassDot to report it.
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Yesterday, Queens Of The Stone Age revealed an interactive website that contained a bunch of clues about their follow-up to Like Clockwork…, which is presumably going to be announced soon, and today that same website has been updated with a new teaser video that features a bunch of voices repeating the phrase “gold mine.” One of the phrases that pops on their website is “Gold Standard,” so it’s possible that could be the title of the lead single. Check out the teaser below.
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The sport’s players don’t have guaranteed contracts. The sport’s Commissioner apparently will.
Daniel Kaplan of SportsBusiness Journal reports that negotiations over severance pay have stalled the new contract for Roger Goodell. Due to make more than $30 million per year in salary and bonuses under the new deal that would run through 2024, the haggling currently centers on how much he’d be paid if the contract is terminated prematurely by the league’s owners.
Via Kaplan, it’s not known whether Goodell’s current deal includes a severance package. It’s hard to imagine, however, that a contract of that magnitude would allow the league to walk away without further compensation.
Goodell reportedly is “widely expected” to accept a renewed deal, which suggests that the talks regarding severance pay are close to an acceptable middle ground. As one source recently told PFT, the deal would have been done by now but for the unexpected anthem controversy of the past two weeks.
England are through to the World Cup quarter-finals after a dramatic penalty shootout win against Colombia.
Penalties from Harry Kane, Kieran Tripper, Marcus Rashford and Eric Dier mean that Gareth Southgate's men reach the quarter-finals for the first time since 2006, with Sweden awaiting them.
But who do you predict to make the semi-finals? Have your say in our polls.France, Uruguay, England, Sweden, Brazil, Belgium, Russia and Croatia - you decide who progresses.
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Surface Design Construction
Wednesday, October 11th 6-8:30pm
Expand your knowledge of surface design/decorating techniques in this workshop. The group will work on pre-made clay tiles at various stages to create visual and textural interest. See what happens when making textile impressions, clay stamps and slip decorations wet clay. Additionally learn Sgrafitto, carving, etching and appliques on firm clay. Layering glaze, washes and using resists on fired clay will also be part of this class. Bring your own textiles or tools that you think would make interesting textures and experiment!
Instructor: Betsy Davis Class Fee: $30
Price: $30
Juneau's Docks and Harbors board has given the green light for firefighters to burn down the former Thane Ore House restaurant. The 35-year-old former attraction is being razed to make way for a Alaska Native cultural immersion park.
Motorists in Inniskeen have taken to social media in recent days to vent their anger at a particularly bad stretch of road in the area, which is pockmarked with potholes.
One motorist stated that they had cracked an alloy on their car due to the state of the road in recent times.
The stretch of road is at Moyles in Inniskeen, near the church.
Another person expressed their concerns for the safety of road users in general.
"Bad enough cars about (but) anyone on a bike hits that on dark evening be killed."
Another social media user said that the roads are not up to the job for the level of traffic on them.
"Roads are just not fit for the heavy loads on them everyday. Doesn't matter if fixed will always go bad again and again each time.
Jess Moorman wasn't born the last time the Hope College women's basketball team did not win at least 20 games in a single season.
The freshman from Northville, Michigan (Northville HS) helped the Flying Dutch extend an impressive streak on Saturday with a 75-31 win against Alma College at DeVos Fieldhouse.
Saturday marked the 20th consecutive season Hope has reached the 20-win mark -- a remarkable run of consistent success that started back in Brian Morehouse's third season as head coach (1998-99).
Moorman contributed a career-high 10 points and shared team-high honors against Alma as Hope improved to 20-1 overall and 11-1 Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association play.
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CLEVELAND, Ohio (WYTV) – Four people from the Mahoning Valley have been indicted in federal court on firearms charges, and, in some cases, drug trafficking charges.
Daylen Harris, 39, of Youngstown; Marvin Howell, Jr., 39, of Boardman; Antonio Dukes, 30, of Warren; and Donald Sims, 36, of Warren; have all been charged.
Harris and Howell are accused of drug trafficking.
Harris is accused of selling crack cocaine, and Howell is accused of selling marijuana. Both are also facing firearm charges.
Dukes and Sims are both facing firearm charges.
The four men were arrested following an investigation by the Mahoning Valley Law Enforcement Task Force, The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms and the Warren Police Department.
President Trump on Monday ordered NASA to send astronauts back to the moon and then eventually to Mars, part of the administration’s focus on manned space exploration.
“This is a giant step toward that inspiring future,” Mr. Trump said. “We are the leader and we are going to stay the leader.”
The president signed the Space Policy Directive-1 on the 45th anniversary of the last crew mission to land on the moon, which was Apollo 17 lunar lander that touched down on the moon Dec. 11, 1972.
Vice President Mike Pence has spearheaded the administration’s space policy and was on hand for the signing of the directive.
Mr. Trump credited the vice president with helping restore “American leadership” in space.
The Obama administration had given up on moon landings and instead planned to use asteroids as steppingstones to reach Mars.
(WTNH)–The star of the show in UConn’s 100th win on Monday night was junior Gabby Williams. Not often is Geno Auriemma at a loss for words, but trying to describe his blossoming superstar was a bit of a challenge for the Hall of Fame coach after the game last night.
Williams stepped up the way Diana Taurasi, Maya Moore, and Breanna Stewart did in clutch moments.
The junior was a force on the boards, grabbing 14 rebounds to go along with 26 points.
Williams also had 4 assists and 4 steals in the Huskies 100th straight win. She’s been part of all 100.
Check out the video above for more.
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Environmental groups are fuming after Eskom applied for another postponement to regulations that would reduce pollution from one of their power plants.
The Highveld Environmental Justice Network and the Life After Coal Campaign‚ which includes the Centre for Environmental Rights (CER)‚ Earthlife Africa Johannesburg and groundWork‚ objected to Eskom applying for a postponement for their Tutuka power station - near Standerton in Mpumalanga - to comply with the minimum emission standards (MES).
MES is the maximum amount of air pollution allowed. The standards were first published in 2010 and required Eskom’s coal-fired power stations to comply with certain levels by April 1‚ 2015‚ and stricter levels five years later in 2020.
Naledzi Environmental Consultants‚ on behalf of Eskom‚ said in a document that sets out the background to Eskom’s application that Tutuka will not be able to comply due to “various constraints”.
Brendan Dassey, the man who was jailed as a teenager after, he claims, being coerced into giving a confession, has lost his latest appeal for freedom.
Dassey came to fame with his uncle, Steven Avery, after both were the subject of gripping real crime Netflix documentary Making a Murderer, released in late 2015.
On Friday, the Chicago federal appeals court overturned a ruling that could have seen Dassey freed from his life sentence.
It is the dog days of Alaska as Dr. Michelle Oakley pays a visit to various Alaskan pooches.
Rome, December 11 - Four people were injured, none seriously, in an explosion near the New York Port Authority, the largest bus station in the United States, on Monday. The bomber, who was arrested and is in hospital too, was reportedly wearing an explosive vest. He was said to be a Bangladeshi immigrant and is suspected of being inspired by ISIS. He was named as Akayed Ullah, 27.
THE MORNING of the Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (June 24) in central Colorado, there was drama on the mountain. Yes, a motorcycle racer had high-sided into the rocks above the tree line and catastrophe-dealing mists were closing in on the summit. But this was serious: Volkswagen’s camera helicopter was behind schedule.
After months of preparation, zero-hour had arrived for VW Motorsport’s future-shock hillclimber. The I.D. R Pikes Peak is essentially an all-electric Le Mans prototype, with fore and aft motors...
Lee scored 12 points (4-8 FG, 4-6 3Pt) while adding four rebounds and an assist in 24 minutes during Friday's preseason loss to the Wizards.
Newly acquired Doug McDermott is still expected to start at shooting guard for the Knicks this season, but Lee got the start at the two for coach Jeff Hornacek and provided the team with a long-distance scoring threat. The veteran might be a better fit coming off the bench and providing instant offense, but if he does get a chance in the starting lineup, he could challenge the career-high 1.5 made three-pointers a game he fired up with the Rockets back in 2011-12.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Consumer prices declined in May, reflecting a big drop in energy prices and smaller declines in a number of other areas. It was the second monthly decline in the past three months and underscored that inflation remains a no-show for the slow-growing U.S. economy.
The Labor Department said Wednesday that consumer prices edged down 0.1 percent last month following a small 0.2 percent increase in April. Prices had fallen 0.3 percent in March. In addition to a drop in energy costs last month, the price of clothing, airline fares and medical care also declined.
Core inflation, which excludes energy and food, rose a slight 0.1 percent in May.
The Federal Reserve was expected to boost a key interest rate Wednesday with officials viewing the recent slowdown in inflation as temporary.
× Fourth death reported in Illinois linked to synthetic marijuana
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Illinois public health officials say a fourth person has died after using synthetic marijuana.
The Illinois Department of Public Health said Tuesday afternoon that the most recent victim was a woman in her 30s from central Illinois. Her death comes as the state deals with an outbreak of people experiencing severe bleeding after using synthetic marijuana. More than 150 people in Illinois in 13 counties have been sickened and three others have died. Those include a Chicago-area man in his 20s and two central Illinois men, one in his 20s and the other in his 40s.
State health officials say the products are deadly and urge people not to use them. Those who have become sick have reported coughing up blood, severe bloody noses, and internal bleeding.
On Sunday, Jan. 1, a new bill allowing Nevada residents the opportunity to be buried in Happy Homestead Cemetery will go into effect. Passed both the assembly and senate earlier this year, the bill allows the Happy Homestead Cemetery District in South Lake Tahoe to inter Nevada residents living in Glenbrook, Cave Rock, Skyland, Zephyr Cove, Round Hill, Elk Point, Kingsbury and Stateline.
In order for the district to inter Nevada residents from these communities, district cemeteries must have adequate space for the foreseeable future, according to the bill, which also states the district must possess “an endowment care fund that requires a contribution for every interment of at least the minimum amount,” as well as requiring the payment of a nonresident fee.
The two amounts will be set on Wednesday, Jan. 18, when the policy is discussed at a board meeting.
For additional information, contact Happy Homestead Cemetery District at 530-541-7070.
Happy Homestead Cemetery is located at 1261 Johnson Blvd.
March 30 Bellamy's Australia Ltd
* Update on registration of Bellamy's products with CFDA
* Bellamy's confirms that following discussions with Bega, its PRC products can no longer be registered at Bega's Derrimut Canning Line
* Continues to review multiple alternatives in relation to obtaining CFDA registration for its PRC products
* Also confirms that its manufacturing contract with Bega remains in place for other products
* While co is confident it will achieve registration of its PRC products with cfda, does not anticipate it will have registration in place by 1 Jan 2018
* "In 1H17, Bellamy's PRC products accounted for approximately $16 million worth of sales, comprising 14% of total sales" Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
A Milwaukee restaurant somehow couldn't find a table for Giannis Antetokounmpo about an Hour after he won yesterday's game vs. the Celticshttps://t.co/oy171rI2aV pic.twitter.com/nGIxIs0tzu
March 30 (Reuters) -
* David Baazov -disposed 12 million Amaya shares at an average price of $22.31 per share representing about 8.2% of issued and outstanding common shares (corrects typo)
* David baazov announced that on March 29, 2017 and March 30, 2017 he disposed of ownership of 12 million common shares of Amaya Inc
* David Baazov- after giving effect to disposition, Baazov owns 5.6 million common shares, representing about 3.8% of issued and outstanding common shares of co Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
OSLO, April 24 (Reuters) - The spot price for farmed salmon fell by 1.27 Norwegian crowns to an average of 67.85 Norwegian crowns ($8.59) per kilo last week, according to statistics from the Nasdaq Salmon Index.
The price is for producers and applies to freshly sliced salmon for delivery in Oslo. ($1 = 7.8974 Norwegian crowns)
Firefighters were called to a fire involving the engine of a car after it collided with a tree near Morville this morning.
Emergency services were called to the incident at around 5.30am on the A458 north of Morville.
One fire appliance from Bridgnorth was sent to the scene with firefighters using a hosereel jet and dry powder extinguisher to put out the small fire.
West Mercia Police and West Midlands Ambulance Service also attended.
CINCINNATI (AP) - Bengals receiver A.J. Green says his injured right hamstring is feeling good, but he won’t play in the Pro Bowl.
Green severely strained the hamstring on Nov. 20 and didn’t play the rest of the season. He practiced without a problem and accompanied Cincinnati (6-9-1) to Houston for a game on Dec. 24, but the front office decided to hold him out.
Green said on Monday that his leg feels fine and he had no problems in practice leading up to the game in Houston. He says the leg doesn’t need surgery and will be fully healed in a couple of weeks.
He was picked for his sixth straight Pro Bowl, but says he won’t play because of the injury.
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Cuyahoga Community College and Bowling Green State University in northwest Ohio have forged a new transfer program.
The so-called Falcon Express dual admission program, which is expected to launch this fall with 200 participants, will allow Tri-C students to earn a bachelor's from BGSU. According to a Tri-C news release, the dual admission at Tri-C and BGSU "connects students to advising services at both institution as they begin their higher education journey." BGSU will work with program participants to ensure their Tri-C coursework appropriately transfers to meet the requirements for their chosen four-year degree.
According to the release, the program is open to new and current Tri-C students planning to finish a bachelor's degree at BGSU. Previous BGSU students or BGSU students taking classes at Tri-C to transfer back to the university are not eligible.
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FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. – The Fort St. John U17 Girls Soccer team returned home after competing in Edmonton for their Third Leg of their inaugural EIYSA Tier 1 season.
The girls lost to Scottish United SC but managed to score a goal as Scottish United has only allowed four all season. The team had draws versus Victoria SC and Edmonton Strikers SC.
“Even though we lost that game, it felt like a win because of how strong Scottish plays,” said Emma Close who scored the lone goal versus United SC. “They’re first in the league. I’m excited that we get another shot at them in February.”
The girls currently find themselves in sixth place in the league.
I haven't managed to put this album down for more than a few minutes since it dropped through my letterbox. Anyone unfamiliar with Tim Blake will be amazed by the music on show filled as it is with synths, garage and even folk.
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Sphinx-Scott Henderson
Fire-Machine Mass
2’s & 3’s-Robby Ameen
Eight & Five-Steve Smith
Escapade-Tyler Reese
Vital Transformation-John McLaughlin
The Dreidel Song-Tim Warfield
Django-Takaati
Just The Way You Are-George Adams
We Three Kings Of Orient Are-Chris Pasin
Hold ‘Em Joe-Sonny Rollins
Hanukah, Oh Hanukah/God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen-Judy Roberts
Eastern Joy Dance-Vincent Herring
My Blue Heaven-Dave Potter
Oh Hanukkah!-Eyal Vilner
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Ontario Provincial Police say a worker was trapped inside an excavator after it tipped over and struck a rail bridge in Kitchener Wednesday.
The incident happened around 1 p.m. on Highway 85 North.
They say the worker is stuck inside, but was not injured.
Kitchener Fire is said to be bringing in an aerial truck to extricate the worker.
The northbound Kitchener collector lanes are currently closed north of Frederick Street.
OPP say the lanes will remain closed until the bridge has been inspected.
Further information was not immediately availible.
6:30 am – We begin your Tuesday morning commute with a little bit of fog on the Eastern Shore but no issues there crossing the Bayway. Looking good both directions and through both tunnels running smoothly. In the Mobile area Mobile Police reporting no accidents but Alabama Highway Patrol is on the scene of an earlier accident that happened about an hour ago there at the intersection of Wilmer Road at Davidson Road. It did involve injuries and a wrecker is en route to that scene. Beyond that, we’re looking good coming down I-65 and no problems in the downtown area.
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Authorities on the Greek island of Lesbos say they have blocked a ship carrying container homes for refugees and other migrants in protest at the refusal of the government and the European Union to move more people to Greece’s mainland.
A government-chartered ship carrying the containers remained anchored at the island’s main town Monday after municipal vehicles were used to block port facilities. The island’s municipal board was due to meet later Monday to decide on whether to lift the blockade following talks with the government, state-run TV said.
The mayors of five Greek islands facing the coast of Turkey are demanding that the government and EU end a policy of containment for migrants — introduced last year as a deterrent against illegal migration — because living facilities are severely overcrowded.
Minister of State, Mr. Joseph Harmon, today, swore in Colonel (Retired) Windee Algernon as Chairman of the Board of Inquiry (BOI), which has been established to probe the circumstances surrounding the accident, involving a ‘David G’ boat in the vicinity of River’s View, Cuyuni- Mazaruni (Region Seven) on March 14, 2018, in which four persons were injured, the Department of Public Information has reported.
President David Granger, had instructed that an investigation be launched into the accident when he visited the four injured students at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC). Those injured were: Iola Thornhill, 14 years old, Akiem Williams, 21 years old, Cleveloyd Edmonds, 15 years old and Sheniele Maschette, 16 years old.
Skylie Joy Bowser was supposed to arrive on New Year's Eve, but she took her time and became Lawton-Fort Sill's first New Year's baby.
Skylie, daughter of Shalisa and Steven Bowser, entered the world at 1:01 p.m. Sunday at Comanche County Memorial Hospital after several false starts.
Shalisa had pains for the last couple of days, Steven said, but the time wasn't right. It even seemed for a while that Skylie might decide to come on Jan. 2. The Bowsers went to the hospital at 4 a.m. Sunday and stayed for a couple of hours before heading back home.
"We were home for about an hour and a half, two hours, and it was time to go," he said.
Within 20 to 30 minutes after arriving back at the hospital, Shalisa went into labor and everything proceeded smoothly.
The EastEnders actor was written out for a while as he appeared as a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing last year so he couldn't film for some of the soap's 2018 episodes.
However, he’s back with a bang in the BBC programme next week with some surprising news for his girlfriend Denise (played by Diane Parish).
His absence was explained by having him visit his brother Darius in Dubai and he’s bursting to tell his partner the secret.
Although, things get awkward when Kush (Davood Ghadami) learns about what’s gone on between Kim Fox (Tameka Empson) and Vincent Hubbard (Richard Blackwood), so holds off telling Denise.
Kim thinks Vincent has left her after he walked out and never returned.
WESTFIELD, Mass. (The Westfield News) – The Thunderbirds were the last performance of the day on Saturday and Sunday. Check out the compilation of video shot by 22News from both days.
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Friday night was Military Appreciation Night in Washington, where the Washington Warriors took on the Dibble Demons.
It was also a surprise homecoming for the family of Bo Nixon. Nixon is a 2014 Washington graduate, where he also played football. He's been in the Army since 2015, stationed in the Middle East for the past nine months. Before Friday night's game, Nixon surprised his family by riding into the stadium on a motorcycle with the game ball. He wasn't supposed to make it home for another couple of weeks.
"I've been in a lot of places in this world," Nixon said, "and the community in Washington, Oklahoma, is better than any I've been around."
The veterans group Warriors for Freedom helped organize Friday night's festivities.
An officer in Nash County, North Carolina was challenged to a dance-off by a boy named “Jason.”
The most perfidious way of harming a cause consists of defending it deliberately with faulty arguments.
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Superhero blockbusters. Brightly-colored fairytales. High-speed car chases. These are just some images conjured up when we think of Hollywood movies.
Every once in a while however, everyday individuals will become the inspiration for a motion picture and their stories will go on to entertain hundreds of thousands of cinemagoers.
With the help of IMDB and Box Office Mojo, CNBC takes a look at the people who've inspired such movie adaptations as "Erin Brockovich", "Wild" and "Catch Me If You Can".
—By CNBC's Alexandra Gibbs, featuring box office figures from Box Office Mojo
Just in case you’re overwhelmed by hard news today, watching Snoop Dogg mix an iconic drink should bring you a little joy.
The Long Beach rapper made what’s considered to be the world’s largest glass of gin and juice this past weekend at the BottleRock Napa Valley festival.
According to Mercury News, the drink was 5 feet tall and 3 feet wide, and was made up of 550 liters of juice donated by Whole Foods, as well as 180 bottles of Hendricks gin.
Warren G and Top Chef winner Michael Voltaggio helped Snoop with the elixir, which was an homage to his 1994 hit “Gin and Juice.” Once the drank was done, Guinness even gifted Snoop with a certificate for his record-breaking achievement.
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Water generally flows from rivers to the sea, everyone knows that...
OK, maybe not everyone, but you can trust us here at Newsround when we say it does.
But not always, there's a natural phenomenon called a tidal bore which sends water in the other direction.
It happens at the point the river meets the sea when the waves of the sea are so strong that they push water up-stream against the river's current.
It's most obvious at particularly high tides when the Moon and Earth are lined up.
Huge waves were seen on the Qiantang River this week and thousands of people went there to see the massive tidal bore.
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BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The director of the North Dakota Legislature’s research arm is retiring after 39 years with the agency.
Jim Smith says he’s retiring at the end of August.
The Legislative Council is the North Dakota Legislature’s nonpartisan research arm. Its staff includes accountants and attorneys who help do research, draft bills and keep track of budget proposals.
The Legislative Council was established in 1945. Smith is the first accountant to head the agency that has 36 employees and a two-year-budget of about $12 million.
The Legislative Management Committee is in charge of hiring a new director. Grand Forks GOP Sen. Ray Holmberg, who heads the committee, says a new director will be hired by the start of the legislative session in January.
April 3 Essa Pharma Inc
* Essa Pharma provides clinical study update and announces presentations at the American Association for Cancer Research annual meeting
* Essa Pharma Inc - EPI-506 continues to be very well-tolerated through six patient cohorts at escalating doses in phase 1 dose trial
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MOLINE, Illinois — In exchange for a donation item to help victims of Hurricane Harvey, you can get a coupon for Happy Joe’s pizza.
Happy Joe’s and Faith Lutheran Church are partnering up to collect items needed by Harvey victims. Through Sunday, October 8th, you can bring an item and get $4 off a large pizza or $3 off a medium pizza.
Items will be accepted at the Moline Happy Joe’s location at 2041 16th Street. Volunteers from Faith Lutheran Church will be bringing the items to Texas on Sunday after the morning service.
They are collecting cleaning supplies, personal care items, items to care for babies, tools, non-perishable food items, and things like bibles and devotionals for spiritual care. All items, except for bibles, must be new. Used tools will also be accepted, but they must be in good condition.
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Arthur Aidala may be next US Attorney for Eastern District The decision is now hands of President Trump and Attorney General Jeff Sessions.
Former Fox News analyst eyes DA office The former head of the Brooklyn Bar Association filed paperwork with the State Board of Elections to form an exploratory committee..
“Sub-area policy my behind! I think that local officials need to quit it with the spot zoning, allowing special treatment for some property owners who pay lawyers and consultants to re-write our laws. Why spend all that time going to workshops and meetings, not to mention millions on consultants, to write a new “Comprehensive Plan” if we are just going re-write the law every time some rich developer doesn’t want to follow it and wants more transient rentals?” Enough already! Have you seen the traffic? ~ Anonymous
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This Carers Support Group, run by the British Red Cross Ceredigion Carers Support Service, allows unpaid carers to meet others in similar circumstances and to share experiences and information in a relaxed setting. The Service's Support Worker for the area is always present and there are occasional guest speakers. The group is run on a drop-in basis.
Verizon Communications Inc. has struck a more than $2 billion deal to show NFL football games on its mobile network as well as its Yahoo, Yahoo Sports and go90 mobile platforms.
Verizon will make national games on Monday, Thursday and Sunday nights, in addition to the playoffs and Sunday afternoon games from a user’s home market, available on its apps for smartphones and tablets, regardless of a customer’s mobile carrier, company and NFL officials said.
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MIAMI (AP) - Mere seconds came between those who died and those who survived when a pedestrian bridge crumbled and fell atop motorists driving along a busy Miami highway late last week.
Six people died in the rubble of the collapsed bridge and those who survived Thursday's ordeal gave harrowing accounts of what happened.
The drivers were out on the most ordinary of errands. A teenager was driving her friend to the doctor's office to pick up some medicine. A father of three was heading home from work. A woman on her way to a nail salon was stopped at a red light.
The bridge plummeted onto the highway below, killing some and narrowly missing others. As investigators try to determine what caused the bridge to fall, survivors and grieving families of the dead are left to cope with their sudden and explicable loss.
CLEVELAND (AP) – Authorities say recovery efforts are resuming in the search for a small plane carrying six people that disappeared over Lake Erie, near Cleveland.
The city of Cleveland said Monday morning that weather conditions are favorable for searching, with light winds and fairy calm waters. Seven vessels and four dive teams are taking part in waters 35-45 feet deep.
The city says there have been multiple reports of debris washing ashore east of Burke Lakefront Airport, where a plane carrying a family of four and two neighbors departed late Thursday. Police say they have confirmed that a bag recovered Sunday was from the aircraft. No details have been released. It was found near a private harbor in a small lakeside community.
The other debris hadn’t been verified as from the plane.
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ROSLINDALE (WHDH) — More than 20 people were displaced Wednesday after a large fire spread to three buildings in Roslindale.
Witnesses said they heard an explosion right before they saw flames. Firefighters said the fire sparked on the first floor of a triple-decker on Washington Street before it jumped to two neighboring buildings.
No one was hurt in the fire. Twenty-one people, including five children, are now without a home and are being assisted by the Red Cross.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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SEOUL: Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. will announce this month the results of an investigation into what caused some of its Galaxy Note 7 smartphones to catch fire, the JoongAng Ilbo newspaper reported on Monday citing unnamed sources.
The South Korean firm said in October it was examining all aspects of the phone, suggesting there may be a combination of factors that contributed to one of the costliest product safety failures in tech history.
The world’s top smartphone maker warned of a $5.1 billion hit to its operating profit over three quarters following its decision to permanently halt Galaxy Note 7 sales in October.
Investors and analysts have said it is critical for Samsung to identify the root cause of the fires in order to rebuild consumer trust and avoid repeating the same mistakes.
A Samsung Electronics spokesman declined to comment.
Lewis Hamilton has opened up ahead of the new F1 season
The Brit has entered the final 12 months of his current deal but is apparently close to confirming an extension which will keep him with Mercedes until 2020.
However, there are suggestions the four-time world champion could soon call time on his illustrious career.
But he claims he wants to carry on in Formula One because he loves the competitiveness of the sport.
The buzz of the new season, which starts in Australia this weekend, is really kicking into gear and Hamilton explained how he feels in the build-up to the big day.
With the NHL trade deadline two weeks away, Edmonton Oilers general manager Peter Chiarelli doesn't sound like someone looking to make a major move. "I really don't want to delve into that market.
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On December 9th, the Orange County chapter of the Impalas hosted their annual toy drive in historic downtown Anaheim on Center Street Promenade. This event was free to the public and $25 entry fee for a car or $15 with an unopened toy. The four blocks of Center Street filled up with lowrider from clubs such as Impalas, Uniques, Wyno’s Only and others. Spectators had and abundance of restaurants to choose from and were also entertained by a live band and participated in a raffle. The toys were donated to Toys for Tots in Orange County and picked up by the Marine corp to be donated to needy kids.
Roseanne Barr said she was “Ambien tweeting” when she wrote racist remarks on Twitter that compared a black former Obama administration official to an ape, a comment that led ABC to cancel her television show.
But on Wednesday the makers of Ambien, the sleep aid, were having none of it.
“People of all races, religions and nationalities work at Sanofi every day to improve the lives of people around the world,” the company, Sanofi U.S., said on Twitter. “While all pharmaceutical treatments have side effects, racism is not a known side effect of any Sanofi medication.”
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Winford E. Groves, 81, of Denton, died Friday June 9, 2017, in Denton.
Funeral was June 11 at Jones Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport. Burial followed at Eastside Cemetery.
Winford was born April 19, 1936, in Bridgeport to Raymond L. and Elsie G. (Martin) Groves. At the young age of 19, Winford met and married the love of his life, B.C. Cowan, and together they shared 62 years of wonderful memories.
Winford served his country in the U.S. Army and was a math teacher for most of his life. He also enjoyed woodworking, gardening, fishing and playing cards and board games.
He was preceded in death by his nephew, T.A. Groves.
He is survived by his wife; his beloved dog, Sophie; brother R.L. Groves Jr. and wife, Gussie; sister-in-law Sue Nichols; grandson Ian Founds; nieces Donna Groves and Karen Groves and husband, Brian; and nephew Glenn Groves and wife, Tammy.
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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. — Desonta Bradford scored 22 points, Peter Jurkin had a double-double and East Tennessee State rolled to its 15th straight win on Saturday 81-61 over Chattanooga.
Jurkin had 16 points and 13 rebounds for the Buccaneers (21-4, 12-0 Southern Conference), who tied the 1952-53 team for the second longest winning streak. ETSU won 16 straight in 2003-04. Jalan McCloud added 15 points and David Burrell 14.
Unlike the first meeting, when the Bucs led by 21 at halftime and won 85-66, ETSU was only up by 11 at the break because of a late 14-2 run. Bradford had seven and Burrell five.
The Mocs (8-17, 2-10) never got closer than 11 in the second half.
The targeted shooting of Republican lawmakers at play yielded a kaleidoscope of emotions Wednesday — anger, revulsion, horror — but little in the way of surprise.
The attack almost seemed a natural, if sick, extension of the virulence that surrounds the country’s increasingly tribal politics.
As if to prove it, events quickly settled into a familiar pattern: finger-pointing, blame-laying, partisan positioning. People today don’t just disagree. They’ve grown to hate the other side, from President Trump on down.
Not necessarily over issues or ideology, which can be debated or leavened by compromise. But rather as an outgrowth of a deeper pathology, a contempt toward people for merely existing.
“It’s hard to suggest it’s an ideological conflict,” as if, say, the abortion issue has suddenly grown more heated, said Marc Hetherington, a political science professor at Vanderbilt University. “What it’s all about is bad feelings.”
AIKEN COUNTY, S.C. (WJBF) – Students in Aiken County will head back to class on Tuesday.
January 3rd was selected as the make-up day for the time missed due to Tropical Storm Hermine back in September.
It was originally scheduled as the final day of winter break for students.
Richmond County students are back in class on January 5th.
Columbia County students don’t return until January 10th.
WAFA winger Richard Danso claims tactical discipline was key in their surprise 3-2 win at Ebusua Dwarfs on Sunday.
The former Ghana U17 player scored the opening goal and provided a delicious cross for the second goal scored by Charles Boateng.
Danso capped an excellent afternoon with a man-of-the-match award.
”Before the game, the coach was talking about discipline and that we should be focused so we were together as a team,” Danso told the club’s official Facebook page.
”We had in our mind that we are coming to take a point to Sogakope.”
Watch Richard Danso’s post-match interview after his man-of-the-match award in the 3-2 win at Ebusua Dwarfs:
The take here is that it’s way too early to make any hard conclusions on a long-term commitment to Rose. But it’s worth noting that Jrue Holiday, who played well in a win over the Knicks and has had a strong season thus far, will be on the market as well. And if recent history is any indication, the Knicks may have interest in Holiday. Phil Jackson expressed interest in trading for Holiday earlier in his tenure as Knicks president, according to sources.
The water off Southeast 21st Avenue near Hancock Bridge Parkway is almost completely covered by dead sea grass with debris building up on top of it. "It is a very sad state of affairs," said Estelle Sanchez-Marrero, whose husband filed a complaint with the city's public works department in May. "I know nature has its way at some point, but I do believe that there are things they can do to clean up this mess," she said.
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From King's Lynn historic funfair to the Romans in Norwich, via circus fun, puddle jumping, science, steam trains and star-spotting in the Norfolk sky. Casson & Friends' trademark interactive show Night at the Theatre will spark the imagination of children and their grown-ups.
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Rare bats have set up home inside a dinosaur at a theme park in north Devon.
The lesser horseshoe bats have moved in to the belly of a triceratops at the Wildlife and Dinosaur Park in Combe Martin.
RAW Superstar Injured At NXT House Show
Dash Wilder of The Revival reportedly broke his jaw at the WWE NXT live event in Spartanburg, SC on Friday night, according to Pro Wrestling Sheet. Dash was teaming with partner Scott Dawson against Hideo Itami and Shinsuke Nakamura.
The RAW Superstar is expected to be out of action until early July.
WWE has not confirmed the injury but we will keep you updated.
For those who like to plan early for St. Patrick's Day, tickets are on sale now for a 2019 holiday show in Northampton.
The Red Hot Chili Pipers will play the Academy of Music in Northampton on March 11, 2019. Tickets are available online through aomtheatre.com or by calling (413) 584-9032 ext.105.
The Red Hot Chili Pipers are a 9-piece rock band consisting of pipers, guitarists, keyboards and drummers who combine arena rock anthems with an authentic Celtic flair.
They are the self-proclaimed "Most Famous Bagpipe Band on the Planet."
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Blame Zach Braff, not James Mercer, for that notoriouslyawful line of dialogue in Garden Stateabout how The Shins will “change your life.” The band themselves never made anysuch claims, nor did they ever set out to make that kind of impact. InsteadMercer has been content to record dreamy, intimate pop songs about romance andsocial phobias. On the group’s latest record, the typically radiant Heartworms, Mercer once again proveshimself one of indie-rock’s most incisive songwriters, penning tunes aboutanxiety, feminism and his own childhood. More than two decades into the band’srun, his knack of weightless melodies remains undiminished. These songs may notchange your life, but they will brighten your day.
April 13 Erne Ventures SA:
* Acquires 49 percent of Telehorse for 0.3 million zlotys ($75,194)
* In addition, as part of the letter of intent (LoI) signed with owners of Telehorse, Erne Ventures or affiliated units to invest further 0.5 million zlotys in Telehorse over the next 12 months
* Over the next 12 months it is also planned to transform Telehorse in a joint stock company and list it on a stock exchange
* Telehorse produces video games, it was set up in 2013 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 3.9897 zlotys) (Gdynia Newsroom)
A Georgia man is accused of strangling a woman and her toddler on Easter Sunday, investigators said.
Brandon Williams, 32, was arrested Sunday night after his dad allegedly called police about the incident, FOX 5 Atlanta reported. Police said Williams strangled the woman and her 2-year-old son inside a home on Tybee Drive in Buford, then left the home and headed to a nearby gas station.
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Williams’ father, who was outside working on a car, discovered the bodies when he went inside the home a short time later, according to FOX 5 Atlanta.
Police found Williams at a RaceTrac on Highway 20 shortly thereafter.
The woman and the boy were rushed to the hospital, where they were pronounced dead.
Investigators don’t think Williams and the woman had a romantic relationship. They were both renting the home, FOX 5 Atlanta said.
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From what I hear, the starting salary that even relatively unknown Union guys ask for these days is way out of proportion to their usefulness to RL sides.
Even the best converts - the like of Inga and Frano - took months to adjust to RL. And some, the likes of John Gallagher, never did. Even more recently, Andy Powell looked like he had lots to offer us, but then look what happened.
I miss the era when out-of-favour RU guys like David Willicombe and George Fairbairn would unexpectedly turn to RL and become local heroes. But when so much cash is being asked, and certainly while we're under a tight cap, I think even the richest SL clubs would consider it too big a risk.
Ghanaian actress, Juliet Ibrahim, has reacted to the outcome of this year’s Big Brother Naija.
The actress, who reacted via her Twitter handle, sent a congratulatory message to Big Brother Naija 2018 winner, Miracle Igbokwe.
Recall that Miracle emerged winner of the show yesterday, beating off challenges from Tobi, Cee-c, Alex, and Nina.
Juliet, however, said Miracle deserve some accolades and she promise to dance for him.
She wrote: “#TeamMiracle Una deserve some accolades jare!!! Tomorrow I go dance shaku shaku for una. It’s all a game, no hard feelings. The best man won. #BBNaija.”
Meanwhile, recall that during the show, Juliet had called for the eviction of Miracle from the show.
The actress in a series of tweets said Miracle was ”boring, fake and does not bring ‘Double Wahala” to the house, the reason he should be voted out.
Did you use Spotify to enjoy “Sorry” forty two times on Valentine’s working day this 12 months? Were being you a single of the 3,749 people today who streamed “It’s The Stop Of The Planet As We Know It” on the working day of the Brexit vote? Possibly you manufactured a playlist referred to as “One Evening Stand with Jeb Bush like He’s a Bond Lady in a European Casino”? Very well if you answered “yes” to any of the above then congratulations, simply because Spotify has determined to use you as part of their outstanding new advert marketing campaign.
The digital songs assistance has place up a bunch of billboards throughout the US, United kingdom, France and Germany revealing some of the odd and superb behavior of its buyers. The advert was created by the company’s in-dwelling internet marketing crew and sports the tagline “Thanks 2016. It is been odd.” Presented everything that is happened this 12 months, we could not concur much more. Bring on 2017! Or not.
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Given how crowded some of the more popular festivals at the Summerfest grounds get, it’s probably for the best that dogs aren’t allowed at most of them. One day a year, however, canines are invited to join the festivities at Fromm PetFest, a free, animal-driven gathering featuring a pet marketplace, training clinics, dock diving, grooming sessions and agility courses, in addition to live music and children’s activities. (Cats are invited, too, but for obvious reasons not many people bring them.) Don’t have a pet to bring? You could end up taking one home from the event’s Adoption Avenue, where more than a dozen rescue organizations will be looking to pair cats and dogs with worthwhile owners. Returning this year to the festival’s main stage is Noodles the Wonder Dog, a former shelter dog who has gone onto win talent contests across the continent.
Legal Notices for the Week of March 31, 2017
Written by Tunica Times
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IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF TUNICA COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
ESTATE OF KENNETH QUINN TULLOS
DECEASED CAUSE NO.:GN2016-110
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
On the 31st day of January, 2017, Letters of Testamentary have been issued by the Chancery Court of Tunica County, Mississippi in Cause No.:GN2016-110 the undersigned Vickie Lynn Tullos, Executrix of the Estate of Kenneth Quinn Tullos, Deceased, and notice is hereby given to all persons having claims against said estate to have the same probated and registered by the Clerk of said Court within ninety days after the first publication of this notice, and that a failure to probate and register for ninety days will bar the claims.
WITNESS my signature, this the 10th day of March, 2017.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Modern Land (China) Co Ltd
* For HY achieved contracted sales of approximately rmb9,036.3 million
* HY revenue RMB4.29 billion versus RMB4.27 billion
* HY profit attributable rmb 505.975 million versus rmb 499.559 million
* Declared interim dividend of HK2.3 cents per ordinary share and proposed bonus issue of one bonus share for every ten existing ordinary shares held Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Bhejna hai to un deshon mein kyo bhejte ho jahan roti nahi hai. Desh ke badshah aisa chahte hain to Europe bheje, America ke tanashah se bhi achi dosti hai unki. Par total migration hona chahiye: A.Khan on Wasim Rizvi stmt 'Muslims protesting Ram Mandir must go to Pak/Bangladesh' pic.twitter.com/BLJeHxVMFw
— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) February 3, 2018
Commenting on the statement made by UP's Shia Waqf Board Chairman Waseem Rizvi, Azam Khan on Saturday said that if you want to send people who oppose building of Ram Temple, why send them to counties which can't even offer them bread.He added '"Desh ke badshah aisa chahte hain to Europe bheje, America ke tanashah se bhi achi dosti hai unki. Par total migration hona chahiye"Waseem Rizvi had previously suggested that Muslims who are against building Ram temple in Ayodhya “must go to Pakistan and Bangladesh”.The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear the Babri Masjid/Ram Janambhoomi dispute from February 8.
Nigeria’s Olumide Oyedeji has joined Chinese National Basket League(NBL) club, Luoyang for an undisclosed fee. Thirty-six year- old Olumide whose career was cut short for a while, last played at London Lions in British BBL league. He missed last season and had one year break from professional basketball.
Meanwhile, scouts have described Oyedeji as: ‘Very athletic. Can run, jump and get physical with the best. Has an NBA body. Has matured into a dominating force as shown in German League competition. Considered a potential first round NBA draft choice. Has won every slam dunk contest he has entered. Speaks five different foreign languages.’
Oyedeji had played with Shanxi Zhongyu in the Chinese Basketball Association.He played with Changwon LG Sakers of the Korean Basketball League in 2011. However, he was released from the team, despite averaging 10.8 points, 15.0 rebounds, and 1.7 blocks per game.
For the first time as the Jaguars, GHEC/T/ML earned a berth to the state tournament! Granada Huntley made it to state in 1974, East Chain in 1980 and 1982 and Granada Huntley East Chain in 2004 and 2006. The Jaguars face Goodhue in the first round of the Class A state tourney on Thursday. We'll have more from the Jags Wednesday night on KEYC News 12.
Tune-in for Jimmy & Nicole on the Bluebonnet Trail every Monday at 10.00 A.M. – 12.00 P.M. KEOS 89.1 FM is the primary source of acoustic, americana, blues, bluegrass, folk, singer-songwriter and roots music of all kinds here in Aggieland.
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Feb.5th Brooke Graham
Feb.12th Morgan Ashley
Feb.19 Joey McGee
Feb.26th John Prihoda
March 12th Slimbawb
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MACOMB, Ill. (WGEM) -- Brett Taylor's senior season is already off to a impressive start and there's still a month and a half before it even begins.
The Western Illinois senior, and pride of Macomb, has been named an FCS Preseason All-American by Athlon Sports.
Taylor is one of only three linebackers to earn the early praise.
He led the Leathernecks with 134 tackles last season and his 8.5 solo tackles per game was tops in the country.
Taylor found his name littered on the postseason All-America teams and he finished 7th in the race for the Buck Buchanan Award, given to the nation's top FCS defensive player.
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — An envoy says Maldives will not extend the state of emergency that is due to expire on Wednesday amid criticism of the government over the recent political turmoil.
Mohamed Hussain Shareef, ambassador to neighboring Sri Lanka, said the government “has no intention of extending” the emergency when its 30-day period expires, “barring very unusual circumstances such as widespread violence.”
Maldives declared an emergency due to turmoil following a Supreme Court ruling ordering the release of several of the president’s jailed political opponents. Under the emergency law, President Yameen Abdul Gayoom had two Supreme Court judges arrested for alleged corruption and the remaining three judges annulled the order to release Yameen’s opponents.
The emergency regulations gave Maldives’ security forces sweeping powers, including to make arrests and search and seize property.
A suspect in now in custody after a 2-year-old and a 26-year-old man were shot and killed in Chicago, the police department said. It is the second deadly incident involving a child in the city in the past two days.
HONG KONG (AP) — A monthly survey shows Chinese factory activity has risen to an eight-month high, in a positive sign for the world's No. 2 economy.
The official purchasing managers' index released Thursday rose to 51.9 in May from 51.4 the previous month.
Readings above 50 indicate expansion, while those below that figure indicate contraction on the index's 100-point scale.
The China Federation of Logistics & Purchasing's survey found that production, new export orders and overall new orders all increased from the previous month, indicating an uptick in demand.
The latest figures come despite continued tensions between China and the U.S. over the trading relationship between the world's two biggest economies.
Activity in China's increasingly important services sector also expanded. The group's non-manufacturing PMI rose to 54.9 for the month from 54.8 previously.
Azerbaijani MFA confirms Sergei Lavrov will visit Baku
14 November, 2017 13:26
© Report Baku. 14 November. REPORT.AZ/ Azerbaijani Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) confirms that Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov's visit to Baku. Hikmat Hajiyev, spokesperson for the Azerbaijani MFA told Report that S. Lavrov will visit Azerbaijan on November 20.
Mr Pence (centre) visiting the truce village of Panmunjom in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) on the border between North and South Korea on Monday. The US vice-president says his country would stand by its "iron-clad alliance" with South Korea.
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Princess Eugenie of York, who is eighth in line to the throne, will tie the knot with finance Jack Brooksbank on October 12, 2018.
The pair will wed at St George’s Chapel, in the grounds of Windsor Castle, which is the same location as Meghan Markle and Prince Harry got married.
The granddaughter of the Queen got engaged in Nicaragua in January.
She met the 31-year-old, who was the manager of Mayfair hotspot Maliki, through mutual friends during a ski-trip to Verbier seven years ago.
Michelin has unveiled its Vision concept tire at the 2017 Movin? On conference in Montreal. The airless tire-and-wheel in one �? a ?tweel,? if you will �? is made from organic, bio-sourced materials that are both recyclable and biodegradable.
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App of the Week: Letgo
Let go of your reservations about getting rid of that lamp. It's hideous anyway.
For those of you who missed the annual spring purge known as Cleanup Week — or who were out of town for spring cleaning season — there’s an app to get your house decluttered, dehoarded, and delightful to live in again.
It’s designed to let you share and sell your unwanted household goods locally. Check it out in this week’s App of the Week.
Learners from at least eight Windhoek schools, and some community members, signed a petition, calling for the accused killers of a teenager, to be denied bail.
Twenty-one-year-old Moses Phillipus, and 26-year old Lucas Sam, stand accused of murdering 16-year-old Megameno Kamwangha at Wanaheda, in November 2016.
Phillipus and Sam allegedly stabbed the teenager, who was trying to defend a vulnerable student, who was being robbed by the two.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP)  Voters in a Los Angeles Assembly district will be without a representative until at least April.
That's when a special primary election will be held to replace former Assemblyman Raul Bocanegra, who resigned amid sexual misconduct claims last month. If no candidate gets 50 percent of the vote, a general election will be held June 5.
Gov. Jerry Brown announced the special election dates Monday.
Bocanegra is one of two San Fernando Valley Democrats to resign amid misconduct claims. Assemblyman Matt Dababneh is resigning effective Jan. 1 following a lobbyist's allegation he sexually assaulted her in a bathroom. He denies her allegation. A special election date for Dababneh's seat hasn't been set.
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The two resignations take away Democrats' Assembly supermajority needed to pass tax and fee increases.
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March 19 - Orrick has added Paul Fakler as partner in the firm’s intellectual property practice in New York, moving over from Arent Fox. He is joined by of counsel Eric Roman.
Michael Smith and Walter Van Dorn have joined Dentons as partners in New York. They join the corporate practice.
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Expect another round of 20s tonight. Another round of rain moves into the Tennessee Valley tomorrow night.
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A long-term agreement has been reached between Nicola Mining and Gavin Mines.
The profit sharing agreement will focus on material mined from the Gavin Mine’s Silver and gold Dome Mountain Mine 38 kilometres east of Smithers.
The agreement will see up to 40 thousand tonnes of mill per year shipped to a facility near Merritt.
Nicola is in the process of restarting mill feed processing operations at its mill and tailings facility in Merritt.
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Amuche is a viberant tailor who changed line of business due to the fact that her friend told her that she built a house and living fine out of mama put.so she changed her line of business all becaue she wants to make it big like her friend will she succeed? Enjoy this little piece.
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Today
A mix of clouds and sun during the morning will give way to cloudy skies this afternoon. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. High 81F. Winds SE at 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Scattered thunderstorms, especially late. Low 66F. Winds SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Tomorrow
Thunderstorms likely. High 83F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 80%.
In what has already become an iconic image, a wounded veteran carried his race partner across the finish line at the Boston Marathon on Monday, all while she held an American flag.Earl Granville lost his leg while serving in Afghanistan under the Pennsylvania Army National Guard in 2008, WCVB reports . He had competed in marathons before, using a hand bike.During this year's Boston Marathon, however, he walked. Adding to the powerful imagery, as Granville neared the end, he put his guide over his shoulders. WCVB posted the video to Facebook , where it has millions of views and has been flooded with positive comments."This is what Boston Strong is all about! Great sportsmanship and humanity," wrote one viewer "The human spirit is alive and well, what a triumphant moment for these two - and in turn, all of us," wrote another In a Facebook post, Granville expressed his gratitude for all the support.
In the latest update from the Heisman House, Tim Tebow is the butt of the joke.
The video is Halloween themed and shows Tebow dressed as Luke Skywalker from Star Wars.
Other Heisman winners dress up as different versions of Tebow, poking fun at him.
But the best joke is at the end! Watch above.
Veteran Job Assistance
Wellton, Arizona - On Wednesday, May 9th & 23rd, Arizona@Work Veterans’ Workforce Specialist Richard Perez will be at the Wellton Library from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to assist veterans with resume creation, online applications, and job hunting.
There is no charge to attend.
The Wellton Library is located at 28790 San Jose Avenue. For more information, call Richard Perez at (928) 247-8747.
Each Monday during the Big Ten basketball season, the 14 Big Ten coaches hold a Big Ten teleconference with reporters from around the country. We post the audio for each segment of the call here, and we do this every Monday afternoon.
CHICAGO (AP) -- Right-hander Carl Edwards Jr. was activated from the bereavement list by the Chicago Cubs ahead of Monday night's series opener against Milwaukee.
Edwards has pitched 4 2/3 scoreless innings in five appearances, allowing one hit, walking three and striking out four. He was placed on the bereavement list on Friday and missed three games.
Chicago cleared a roster spot by placing infielder Tommy La Stella on the bereavement list. La Stella is 1 for 4 with an RBI double and two walks in six games.
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Thank you for visiting our website. Since you landed on this page you are looking for the solutions to New York Times December 12th 2017 Crossword and you are in luck! We have just updated our site with the latest answers so without wasting time, scroll down and find the clue that you are looking for.
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YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – Police are investigating the discovery of a dead body on Youngstown’s east side.
The Youngstown Police Department said the body was found around 2:45 p.m. Tuesday at Wardle and Dudley avenues.
The road was closed at one point, but has since reopened.
Police are still investigating and aren’t releasing any more details at this time. WKBN 27 First News will check back with them later in the night for updates.
The Boston Red Sox will try to bounce back after an 8-2 loss Thursday to the Houston Astros in Game 1 of the American League Division Series, and you can follow along even if you won’t be near a TV.
Chris Sale struggled mightily in the series opener, and Drew Pomeranz will be looking to right the ship Friday in Game 2. The left-hander pitched well against the Astros in two regular-season starts, going 1-0 with a 1.46 ERA.
The Red Sox’s offense certainly must also step up, and that might be tough against Astros starter and 2015 American League Cy Young Award winner Dallas Keuchel. And luckily for Red Sox fans, you still can watch how it all unfolds even if you’re stuck at work.
Here’s how you can watch Game 2 of the Red Sox’s and Astros’ ALDS online.
When: Friday, Oct. 6, at 2:05 p.m. ET
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This Top 5 list is who I believe the COWBOYS have the highest interest in.
Will the Cowboys take someone you’re not a fan of or will they take your pet cat?
I’ve compiled a Top 5 list based on many factors of need, visits, and high interest.
For the full breakdown click play.
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NBC News correspondent Katy Tur joins MSNBC's Brian Williams with new details about why it took 15 days for Vice Pres. Mike Pence to learn about the DOJ warning involving Michael Flynn.
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The Episcopal Church Women of St. Simon on the Sound recently helped the kids of Children in Crisis by donating a check for $2,000.
The donation was made possible from their recent Craft Fair and Rummage Sale. The donation will be used for food, clothing and other needed items for the children living at the CIC Neighborhood.
According to Ken Hair, CIC President & CEO, “This donation truly makes a difference and we are very thankful. Our Faith Community support really helps in our very important mission and taking care of the needs of our at-risk children.”
Children in Crisis, Inc. is a 501(c)(3), non-profit charity of caring people working together to provide homes and establish
hope to the abused, neglected, and abandoned children of our community. The Children’s Neighborhood is a beautiful facility, built by the generous support of our community. To learn more about Children in Crisis call 850-864-4242
The Brazilian Post, Correios, is preparing a large deployment of mobile devices to nearly 60.000 staff nationwide.
Correios will be launching a procurement exercise that will resume the smartphone rollout that started back in 2013 to parcel delivery staff.
With the new deployment, 58.679 devices will be purchased to be used by all postal delivery personnel and the government-owned postal service expects to spend R$63.9m ($16.3m) in the hardware purchase alone.
The devices that are already in use by parcel delivery staff at the Brazilian Post are supplied by Claro/Embratel, companies owned by Mexican telco giant América Móvil.
The requirements for the devices are rather basic: the smartphones should be Android-based (version 4.3 and up), with 4,3-inch screens at least, 3G connectivity, 1GB RAM and internal memory of 8GB, as well as USB ports Bluetooth, GPS and Wi-Fi capability.
According to the tender, products manufactured in Brazil will take preference, according to the Informatics Law.
Louisville has gotten off to what some say is a slow start to the 2019 recruiting class. While they only sit with three commitments on May 31st, they have taken a more selective approach to this season's class. With the summer evaluation camp period rapidly approaching, Louisville has positioned the program well by landing an elite group of official visitors stepping on campus today. Take a look at the star power that will be on S. Floyd Street for the next few days.
2 men shot in South Deering
Two men were wounded, one of them critically, in a shooting Saturday afternoon in the South Deering neighborhood on the Far South Side.
About 12:20 p.m., the two men were in the 10000 block of South Bensley when they were shot, Chicago Police said.
One man, 24, was shot in the left buttock and was listed in critical condition, according to police. The other man, 25 years old, was shot in the right leg,.
They were both taken to Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, police said. Area South detectives were investigating.
A local amateur radio group is collaborating with the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Eastside Memorial Park in Minden for an event that will run from Thursday, May 31, through Sunday, June 3.
SIERA, the Sierra Intermountain Emergency Radio Association, will set up its emergency trailer radio station for the public to see as part of its visit to the Memorial Wall.
The event is sanctioned by the ARRL, the American Radio Relay League, which is advertising the event in its magazine and website, thus inviting hams from all over the world to contact the station.
SIERA is a local radio group that provides communication support for many community events such as the Pony Express Re-Ride, bicycle and running marathons, the Nevada Day Parade, and others.
Dec. 11, 1919
Blues singer and songwriter Willie Mae “Big Mama” Thornton was born in Montgomery. An African-American, Thornton transcended conventional roles to create a persona and musical style characterized by her deep, powerful voice and risqué songs and performances. In 1952, she became the first musical artist to record the song “Hound Dog,” selling more than 2 million copies and hitting No. 1 on the Billboard R&B chart, where it stayed for seven weeks. In 1968, she released her original “Ball and Chain,” a song later popularized by Janis Joplin, who often cited Thornton as a musical influence. Thornton was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame in 1984.
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NewsRadio710 Alabama Morning Drive Host Uncle Henry tells us who will be showing up tomorrow in the vote for Alabama State Senate. That’s between Judge Roy Moore and Attorney Doug Jones. He also goes on to tell John why it would still take a lot to vote for Doug Jones.
Carnoustie is regarded as the most difficult of the three courses that stage the tournament. Kingsbarns and the Old Course at St. Andrews are the others, with players alternating between the three in the first three rounds before playing at St. Andrews again for the final round.
Elbit Systems, Israel Aerospace Industries and the Refael Authority for Arms Development placed in the top 50 companies in defense-related sales, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute's rankings for 2016, released on Monday.
The three companies accounted for $7.9 billion in sales, about 2.1 percent of SIPRI Top 100's $374.8 billion. That total is 1.9 per cent higher compared with 2015, the first year of growth in SIPRI Top 100 arms sales after five consecutive years of decline.
Police in Connecticut say a man is in critical condition after colliding with a police cruiser while cycling.
Authorities say the crash happened in New London around 3:52 p.m. Sunday. Police tell The Day that 41-year-old Christopher Petteway, of New London, was struck by a New London police officer who was responding to a domestic disturbance call.
Petteway was taken to Lawrence + Memorial Hospital and then later airlifted to Yale New Haven Hospital. He remains in critical condition.
The officer involved in the crash was not injured.
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The Kennewick Irrigation District, Tapteal Greenway, Lower Columbia Basin Audubon Society and Washington Fish and Wildlife have signed a pact to improve communications about management of Richland's Amon Creek basin. File Tri-City Herald
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It’s really not easy being green.
In Tuesday’s episode of New Girl, green gets renamed “Denise” by Ruth (Danielle and Rhiannon Rockoff) after Jess (Zooey Deschanel) steps in as her tutor to prep her for her preschool interview. (Yes, preschoolers need tutors now.) Schmidt (Max Greenfield) is less than amused, though, when he finds out that Jess has planted abstract (dare we say adorkable?) thoughts in Ruth’s head, including the notion that colors can be whatever children want them to be. “Green is whatever I want it to be,” Ruth even whispers to herself, echoing her new teacher.
Good thing Cece (Hannah Simone) walks in just in time to break up the escalating tension — and to drag Ruth away from her mug of coffee so she can go to another room and watch local news bloopers. Yeah, Schmidt and Cece’s kid was already strange, even before Jess got to her.
Watch the exclusive clip above for more. New Girl airs Tuesdays at 9:30 p.m. ET on Fox.
19,139 students who wrote the Secondary Entrance Assessment exam will receive their results today.
Principals are expected to collect the results at their respective education district offices this morning.
Minister of Education Anthony Garcia and the Minister of State in the Ministry Lovell Francis will be visiting the schools of the top three performing students.
Mr. Garcia has said a boy topped the examination this year.
Last Friday in the House of Representatives, Minister Garcia announced that all SEA students were successfully placed in response to former Minister of Education Tim Gopeesingh inquiry surrounding the outstanding payments owed to private schools.
The Minister reiterated there were no problems between the Ministry and the Trinidad and Tobago Association of Private Secondary Schools.
Registration at secondary schools is set to begin from Thursday 5th July.
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A man accused of robbing a 91-year-old woman in Blyth has made his first appearance at court.
The pensioner was walking on Brierly Road in Cowpen on Wednesday when she was allegedly pushed to the ground and had her handbag stolen.
The 91-year-old remains sedated in hospital after contracting an infection following the incident.
Christopher Parker was charged with assault with intent to commit robbery and theft, and made his first appearance at Bedlington Magistrates’ Court on Friday
Stuart Athey, defending, spoke only to confirm Parker was making no application for bail.
Parker, 32, of Greenside House in Cowpen, Blyth, did not enter a plea and spoke only to confirm his name and address.
He was remanded in custody ahead of his next appearance at Newcastle Crown Court on November 3.
Australian Open organizers have given 17-year-old Alex De Minaur and Andrew Whittington wild-card entries to the season's first grand slam tournament. De Minaur, a Wimbledon junior finalist last year, beat top-seeded Mikhail Kukushkin in the qualifying tournament for the Brisbane International, where he is set to make his ATP main draw debut this week.
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"Bachelor In Paradise" is back for a fourth season, and we've got cast members, Daniel Maguire and Vinny Ventiera, in studio giving us the latest! Watch the two-night season premiere of the "Bachelor In Paradise" at 8 PM tonight on Channel 13.
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1TV: Afghanistan Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah reacted to Hizb-i-Islami leader Gulbudin Hekmatyar’s recent remarks about the share of eastern provinces in the government. “Division affects a country as poison does. Talking about ethnic share and pushing one province against another does not help one to reach his legitimate goals,” Abdullah said in ministerial council meeting on Monday. Click here to read more (external link).
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 3 Evening' game
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Iowa Lottery's "Pick 3 Evening" game were:
3-1-8
(three, one, eight)
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BATHURST, N.B. -- Police say three youths have been arrested in Bathurst, after a threat involving schools in the northern New Brunswick city was posted on social media.
The alleged threat prompted a lockdown of students at the Nepisiguit High School and Place des Jeunes School on Monday morning, but was lifted shortly before noon, and students sent home for the rest of the day.
In a post on their Facebook page, Bathurst City Police say other schools in the municipality were also placed in a "restricted access" mode during the incident.
Police have not said if the three youths were students at the schools, but do say the investigation is ongoing.
The police are thanking school staff for their professionalism during the process to secure students and their collaboration with law enforcement personnel.
They are also commending parents for their cooperation and understanding during the course of the incident.
Yellow card. Chris Wingert (Real Salt Lake) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul
YEREVAN, MARCH 20, ARMENPRESS. Armenia’s defense ministry released the Armed Forces development 7-year program which is on the ministry’s website, Armenpress reports.
The 18-page document is titled “2018-2024 Modernization Program of the Armenian Armed Forces”.
“The complex efforts planned by the Modernization Program will ensure the confident entry of the Armed Forces to the fourth decade of establishment as the main guarantor of the national security of Armenia. This guarantor will serve as a restraining factor for possible adversaries, a reliable source for the implementation of “Nation-Army” concept and a platform for conducting an effective international partnership”, stated in the document.
English – translator/editor: Aneta Harutyunyan
In the event of an emergency evacuation at an Easton area day care center, the children might be sent temporarily to a church or a community center. The Easton Area School District superintendent thinks it makes sense to open the schools to day care centers in the event of an emergency.
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There have been a lot of questions about Tim Tebow’s skill set, but one thing no one can challenge is his toughness.
Tebow put that on display during Sunday’s game, when he got hit in the head by a pitch, but recovered in a ridiculously short amount of time. He really didn’t even go down or take any time to shake it off. Instead, he just casually strolled to first base.
This video makes my head hurt just watching it.
Tebow took a pitch to the head but stayed in the game and ended up scoring a run 😳 (via abcactionnews/Twitter) A post shared by Bleacher Report (@bleacherreport) on Aug 12, 2017 at 6:29pm PDT
Tebow would go on to score a run during that half of the inning as well.
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The Proclaimers play Vernon Sept. 11. Tickets on sale now through the Ticket Seller
Craig and Charlie Reid, better known as The Proclaimers, will take the Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre stage Sept. 11. (Murdo MacLeod Photography)
They’ve walked 500 miles, and they’re ready to walk 500 more.
Or, more accurately 804.67 kilometres, as The Proclaimers walk onto the Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre stage Sept. 11 at 7:30 p.m. with special guest Siobhan Wilson.
The Scottish identical twin brother duo of Charlie and Craig Reid rose to fame with their 1988 United Kingdom, 1993 in the United States, release I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles) and are known for their tracks Sunshine on Leith and Letter from America, all drenched in their iconic Scottish brogue.
Tickets to The Proclaimers’ Vernon performance are $52 and are on sale now through the Ticket Seller, 250-549-7469, www.ticketseller.ca.
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Lucky Day Lotto' game
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Illinois Lottery's "Lucky Day Lotto" game were:
13-23-24-37-45
(thirteen, twenty-three, twenty-four, thirty-seven, forty-five)
Estimated jackpot: $450,000
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp:
* ‍DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY SELECTS BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON AS PRIME CONTRACTOR ON $621M TASK ORDER TO ENHANCE CYBERSECURITY ACROSS FEDERAL GOVERNMENT​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Federowicz signed a minor-league contract with the Astros on Monday which includes an invitation to spring training, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Federowicz spent the majority of the 2017 campaign with Triple-A Sacramento, hitting a respectable .300/.366/.463 across 77 games with the River Cats. He appeared in just 13 games for the Giants, as Buster Posey and Nick Hundley primarily handled duties behind the dish. With Evan Gattis set to serve as the team's primary DH next season, Federowicz will compete for a role as Houston's backup catcher.
May 2 Guangzhou R&F Properties Co Ltd
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Tuesday, February 14, 2017
The jury in the Robert Doggart case failed to reach any verdicts after a day of deliberations.
The panel will return to the Federal Courthouse on Wednesday morning to resume talks.
Judge Curtis Collier said the foreman had a prior appointment from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., so the jury would be on recess during that time.
The jury began deliberations on Tuesday morning, then just before lunch asked to revisit some of the evidence.
Judge Collier told the jury they could sit in the courtroom and re-listen to the tapes they wanted to re-hear, while following along with a transcript.
Doggart, a former TVA engineer who lives in Sequatchie County just across the county line, is charged with two counts of making terroristic threats and two counts of soliciting others to take part in a campaign against a Muslim community in New York state.
The jury continued with its deliberation after the judge said it could not take transcripts of recordings back into the jury room.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Vanderbilt University Medical Center has been rated as one of the busiest liver transplant hospitals in the nation.
Data released by the Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients shows that Vanderbilt was ranked No. 4 in the country in terms of the volume of liver transplants.
Hospital officials say Vanderbilt performed 149 adult and three pediatric liver transplants between July of 2015 and June 2016. VUMC officials said a record-breaking 7,127 liver transplants were performed nationwide during that same time period.
There remains a need for more donors.
Hospital officials say at Vanderbilt there are still 190 adults and two children waiting for livers so they can get a transplant.
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Caldwell will not investigate Shawn Hunter’s complaint against John Garland
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Roanoke Commonweath’s attorney Donald Caldwell has notified Peacemakers founder Shawn Hunter that he will “no longer be involved” with investigating Hunter’s ethics complaint against City Council member John Garland. Caldwell says in an e-mail sent to WFIR that’s because Hunter has also filed a complaint with the State Attorney General’s office over what he claims is Garland’s abuse of power while holding a public office – a charge Garland denies. Hunter claims Garland tried to use zoning infractions and other potential violations to help him purchase properties like the Hope Center on 11th Street NW for redevelopment purposes.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic Parish in Colby. Family and friends are welcome from 4 until 8 p.m. on Friday, April 21, 2017 at the Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Colby and from 10 a.m. until the time of services Saturday at the church.
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FREETOWN, Sierra Leone — More than 300 are confirmed dead after a massive mudslide and heavy rains swept through Sierra Leone.
According to BBC, people were asleep Monday morning when a hillside collapsed and the mudslide happened.
So far, more than 200 bodies had been taken to the mortuary in Freetown, The Telegraph reports. The death toll had risen to 312 and was likely to increase, according to Red Cross officials.
Sierra Leone Vice President Victor Bockarie Foh said it is “likely that hundreds are lying dead.”
Around 2,000 people are estimated to have been made homeless.
Hundreds feared buried in this #SierraLeone mudslide. Several houses completely covered pic.twitter.com/AUjJk928sq — Umaru Fofana (@UmaruFofana) August 14, 2017
Adelaide’s favourite travelling music festival is leaving suburbia and is set to move across the nation. The Porch Sessions have transformed backyards across Adelaide as people host a range of local musical talent in their own gardens.
Now however, three bands are set to prove the benefits of the Sessions as they travel across Australia. Tim Moore joined our presenter Ineke Mules in studio for more.
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It took him about six months, but San Francisco Giants Manager Bruce Bochy on Tuesday finally unleashed his first tweet:
As of Tuesday night, Bochy surpassed 6,000 followers. And right now he only follows Giants players, along with the main @SFGiants and ATTPark accounts. News of Bochy on Twitter (he apparently created his account last November!) set off a wave of reactions from Giants fans.
We're looking forward to seeing more of what Bochy has to say via Twitter. We're also hoping he'll tweet out two words in his next update: EVEN YEAR.
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The Grand Traverse Distillery is one of only a handful of Distilleries in the United States. Vic McCarty and Photojournalist Wyatt VanDuinen spoke with Kent Rabish and learned about distilling from an owners perspective.
US spy satellites spotted a mobile missile launcher capable of launching an intermediate range ballistic missile being moved in a way that leads the US military to believe preparations are being made for a possible launch, a senior US defense official tells CNN. CNN's Jim Sciutto reports.
Amyris (AMRS -13.1% ) expands its relationship with preferred contract manufacturer Phyto Tech Corp (Blue California) with a new agreement under which it will have access to Blue's fermentation manufacturing in China and Blue's affiliates will provide the capital to produce No Compromise ingredients there.
Amyris says it expects to generate at least $50M in revenue over the next 12-18 months in China.
Previously: Amyris cuts $10M off previously announced Q4 and full-year revenue due in deal with Blue California; shares slip 12% premarket (April 18)
Morrow played in all five games of the Jets' first-round matchup with Minnesota.
Morrow -- who was added to the team at the trade deadline -- is averaging 16:34 of ice time during the playoffs. The defender became a necessary addition as Toby Enstrom (lower body) and Dmitry Kulikov (back) remain sidelined, while Josh Morrissey and Tyler Myers have both missed some time. The 24-year-old Morrow probably shouldn't be relied upon to be an offensive powerhouse -- although he did tally a goal in Game 1 -- instead adding some physicality (nine hits) and grit to the Winnipeg blue line.
SAGINAW, MI -- A Saginaw man is facing a possible life sentence in prison after being charged with four counts of sexually assaulting a minor.
Bruce Crudup, 28, is facing three counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct involving a person under the age of 13. He also is charged with one count of second-degree criminal sexual conduct.
Crudup was arraigned on the charges on Aug. 7 by Saginaw County District Court Judge A.T. Frank.
First-degree criminal sexual conduct, the most serious of sexual offenses, involves penetration and carries a maximum penalty of life in prison. When the victim is under the age of 13, the mandatory minimum sentence is 25 years in prison.
Second-degree involves serious variations of touching and carries a 15-year maximum penalty.
Crudup is scheduled for a preliminary exam on Friday, Aug. 25.
He is being held on a $200,000 bond.
John Dwyer’s frequently-name-changing project Oh Sees (or Thee Oh Sees, or OCS, or whatever) put out a new album called Orc a few months ago, and today the San Francisco band has shared a video for “Drowned Beast.” It’s a colorful, eye-popping clip created by Dr D Foothead. “I wrote this song mostly in the studio and it was, in my mind, about the insatiable hunger of mankind, but sort of bent in this weird fantastical way,” Dwyer said in a statement. I always love working with Dr Foothead because his take is always coming from some other world, as is evident in this far out animation.” Watch it via Adult Swim below.
Orc is out now via Castle Face.
Charles Steffey, 58 of Glasgow died at his home on Tuesday, February 14, 2017. Funeral arrangements are incomplete but are under the direction of A. F. Crow & Son Funeral Home.
When I climb inside a new vehicle I want to be soothed not perturbed, but too often when I look up I’m staring at some craggy fastener that never should be seen.... More
April 10 Hebei Huijin Electromechanical Co Ltd :
* Sees net loss for Q1 2017 to be 12 million yuan to 15 million yuan, compared to net profit of the same period in 2016 (9.4 million yuan)
* Comments that seasonal impacting and increased investment in new market development are the main reasons for the forecast
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/3zNjbe
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
WASHINGTON U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said on Wednesday that a poison gas attack in Syria was a "heinous act and would be treated as such."
Speaking at the Pentagon before a meeting with his counterpart from Singapore, Mattis did not elaborate on what that would mean.
Western countries, including the United States, blamed Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's armed forces for the worst poison gas attack in Syria for more than four years, which choked scores of people to death in the town of Khan Sheikhoun in a rebel-held area on Tuesday.
(Reporting by Idrees Ali; Editing by Alistair Bell)
PARIS, April 30 Nice dealt Paris St Germain's Ligue 1 title hopes a huge blow by beating them 3-1 in a stormy match on Sunday which ended with the losing side receiving two red cards.
Second-placed PSG, who have three games to play, were left three points behind leaders AS Monaco who also have a game in hand. Nice trail PSG by another three points in third.
Mario Balotelli and Ricardo Pereira scored to put Nice 2-0 ahead before Marquinhos pulled one back.
Anastasios Donis scored Nice's third in the 90th minute, in between red cards for Thiago Motta and Angel Di Maria. (Writing by Brian Homewood in Berne; Editing by Clare Fallon)
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American history came to life at Saratoga’s official Independence Day Observance in Kevin Moran Park on Wednesday. The crowd began to arrive at 9 a.m. and filled the park.
Before Mayor Mary-Lynne Bernald welcomed the crowd people of all ages, organizers took the occasion to note the many military members assembled and asked each to stand, much to applause from the crowd.
The Boy Scout’s Color Guard presented the U.S. flag while the McCartysville Volunteer Band played patriotic tunes and volunteers in historical characters circulated in the crowd, much to the delight of photo-friendly families.
Analysts at Nomura offer insights on what to expect from the US CPI report due on tap later tonight.
Key Quotes:
We expect headline CPI to increase by 0.4% (0.374%) m-o-m (2.3% y-o-y) in January, led by higher energy prices. Excluding food and energy prices, our forecast for core CPI is a trend-like increase of 0.2% (0.157%) m-o-m (2.1% y-o-y), although shelter-related prices pose some downside risks to our core CPI forecast. As for CPI NSA, we expect 242.447.
Excluding non-core components (food and energy prices), our forecast for January core CPI inflation is a 0.2% (0.157%) m-o-m increase (2.1% y-o-y), a slight deceleration from a 0.22% gain in December.
As for service prices, we expect some mean reversion in core service inflation, which showed a strong 0.281% m-o-m increase in December. Among core service prices, incoming information suggests that medical care service prices probably increased solidly.
Hamlin: On April 10, 2017. She is predeceased by her husband, Roger (2009). Survived by her son & daughter-in-law, Scott & Tracey MacIntosh.
Service and Interment were private at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Those wishing may contribute to Lifetime Care or the American Cancer Society in Pat’s memory.
The New York Police Department says it is responding to a report of an explosion near Times Square.
The response is centered in the area of the Port Authority bus terminal. New York police has confirmed that one person is in custody, not yet confirming what type of device was used after incident at Port Authority.
NYPD tweeted, "The NYPD is responding to reports of an explosion of unknown origin at 42nd Street and 8th Ave, #Manhattan. The A, C and E line are being evacuated at this time. Info is preliminary, more when available."
The NYPD is responding to reports of an explosion of unknown origin at 42nd Street and 8th Ave, #Manhattan. The A, C and E line are being evacuated at this time. Info is preliminary, more when available. pic.twitter.com/7vpNT97iLC - NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) December 11, 2017
It's led to delays along some of the subway lines that pass beneath the bus terminal.
Some passengers have been evacuated as a precaution.
There were no immediate reports of injuries.
More details awaited.
Iran’s defense minister on Monday inaugurated a production line for small-caliber ammunition.
In a ceremony, Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan said it will double the capacity of small-caliber ammunition production in the country, paving the way for exports, Tasnim News Agency reported.
The products meet international standards, the minister added, praising local experts for helping the country attain self-sufficiency in making such ammunition.
The Defense Ministry says the country is capable of manufacturing state-of-the-art military hardware, describing efforts to develop the country’s defense sector as “strategic assets”.
Iranian military technicians have in recent years made great headways in manufacturing a broad range of indigenous equipment, from rifles to ballistic missiles.
Tehran has always assured other nations that its military might poses no threat to regional countries, saying that the Islamic Republic’s defense doctrine is entirely based on deterrence.
A farm animal protection group says it has “rescued” a half-dozen pigs that lived on a small Delta island west of Stockton where they were often visited and admired by Delta boaters. Farm Sanctuary, based in New York, said it captured the “starving, terrified” pigs this morning, taking them out of the area by boat.
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After The Release Of The Secret FISA Memo, Roger Stone Gives His Analysis Video – InfoWars
Roger Stone joins Alex Jones live via Skype to give his analysis of President Trump’s triumphant choice to finally release the notorious secret FISA Memo circling the news cycles for weeks.
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Target has continued to hemorrhage customers and revenue as the discount department store tries to reinvent itself as a low-cost rival to fast-fashion giants such as H&M and Zara. The chain's same-store sales fell 18 per cent in the six months to December 31, owner Wesfarmers revealed on Wednesday, while earnings after tax plunged 78 per cent to $16 million - a $58 million drop.
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Naira maintains grip, closes at 364 per dollar
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The naira closed flat at 364 per United States dollar on Wednesday, the same rate it closed on Monday and Tuesday. This is despite a $414m injection into the foreign exchange market by the Central Bank of Nigeria on Monday. The naira had posted a …
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Hefe: Harris is a senator from my state. I'd rather the seat be left empty than have such an ignorant person occupy it. I want a man in the seat. Why? Not because I have a problem with women (I don't), but because we haven't had a male senator from California since the 1980's. I don't feel my interests are represented, especially by Harris, who couldn't give a dam about anyone other than women and people of color. No, I don't have a problem with them having representation, but shouldn't I have some as well? Don't tell me she represents me when none of the issues I care about are on her agenda.
Smartwatches are great. Or they would be if you didn’t have to remember to charge them almost every other day. Go for something with a six-month battery and you’ll sacrifice features; go for something with lots of features and you’ll have to keep your charger cable handy. Before long your expensive watch gets thrown in a drawer and forgotten about.
The Matrix PowerWatch aims to redress that balance a little, with people-powered technology. That sounds a little more sinister than it is: the watch uses your body heat to charge its battery. The device also claims to measure the calories you burn, your activity and your sleep. It’s water resistant to 50m, and although it doesn’t rival the functions of an Apple Watch it certainly covers the basics. Shipping costs are high, though – an eye-watering $70 on top of the PowerWatch’s $199 price.
CHICAGO — Grain futures were higher Thursday in early trading on the Chicago Board of Trade.
Wheat for July delivery rose 14.80 cents at $4.9540 a bushel; Jul corn was up 1.60 cents at $3.5560 a bushel; July oats gained 5.20 cents at $2.4140 a bushel while July soybeans advanced 20 cents at $8.8440 a bushel.
Beef was mixedr and pork was lower on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.
June live cattle rose .35 cent at $1.0865 a pound; Aug. feeder cattle was off 1.12 cents at $1.4850 a pound; July lean hogs fell 1.08 cents at .8002 a pound.
A flight from Mumbai scheduled to land at Heathrow airport on Monday evening was diverted to Baku in Azerbaijan after declaring a "general emergency".
Reports from passengers on board BA198 indicated that engineers were at work to fix a technical fault on the aircraft before it could resume its journey to London.
One passenger tweeted that they were "stuck in Baku" due to technical fault, which involved smoke in the first class cabin."Makes me wish I was still in Goa," said the passenger, Sylvia Traganida, who revealed that the flight had already had a delayed take-off from Mumbai due to extreme weather conditions at its destination.BA, along with a number of other airlines, had issued an alert earlier on Monday that many of its flights will be disrupted due to heavy snowfall in the UK on Sunday."Some flights will be disrupted today due to crew and aircraft being out of position following yesterday's weather. Please check your flight status ahead of travelling to the airport," a BA statement said.
A two vehicle accident on Highway 26 west of Scottsbluff lands a Mitchell man in the hospital.
Around 11 a.m., Leo Stricker of Scottsbluff was travelling westbound in a white Chrysler mini-van. He was struck from behind by a pickup driven by David Curtis of Mitchell .
The accident caused Stricker’s van to go into a field on the northside of the road near County Road 20, and was transported to Regional West Medical Center.
Both vehicles were towed from the scene.
A previous version of the story had the vehicles and drivers swapped. We apologize for the error
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TORONTO _ Corus Entertainment Inc. says the Commissioner of Competition has blocked the sale of its French-language specialty channels Historia and Series+ to Bell Media Inc.
When the companies announced the sale in October 2017, they valued the transaction at about $200 million.
Corus says the companies are reviewing the decision.
The company says it will provide further updates in due course.
In addition to Competition Act approval, the deal requires approval from the CRTC.
Corus owns specialty television services, radio stations and conventional television stations as well as other assets.
Purchase gently used books, DVDs, cds, and other items at the library book sale. The sale will take place at the Main Library at 1001 Main Street, Stevens Point on Friday, July 14 from 8:00am-4:00pm and Saturday, July 15 from 8:00am-noon. Most items are $0.50 to $1.00. The proceeds will help the library provide new materials and activities to the community.
NEW YORK — Jets quarterback Josh McCown will miss the rest of the season with a broken left hand that will require surgery.
Coach Todd Bowles announced Monday during a conference call that Bryce Petty will start in McCown's place for New York at New Orleans on Sunday.
McCown was injured when he was hit by Denver's Shane Ray in the third quarter of New York's 23-0 loss on Sunday. An X-ray revealed that the 38-year-old McCown's hand was broken, and he was emotional after the game while reflecting on what had been the best season of his 15-year NFL career.
McCown, who signed a one-year, $6 million deal in the off-season, will be a free agent this winter. It is uncertain whether the Jets plan to re-sign him — or if McCown will want to play another season.
Nesan Nair from Sasfin Securities chose Sasol as his stock pick of the day and Jean Pierre Verster from Fairtree Capital chose Mastercard.
Nair said that Sasol’s plant in Lake Charles would start delivering production towards the end of this year.
“With that, the petrol price hike and the weak rand, Sasol is recovering nicely since it has been an underperformer in the last couple of years.”
Verster said that many hi-tech companies wanted to get involved in the payments industry, but it was highly regulated and the banks were still involved.
“Credit card companies have ingrained themselves in the process and no matter what type of online payment wallet you use, you still need to enter your credit card details.”
Steph Curry, Kevin Durant talks about Warriors futures
Unsurprisingly, the Golden State Warriors sound like they’re planning to stay together.
Both Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant implied Wednesday that, while both can theoretically become free agents this summer, they don’t want to be anywhere else.
Kevin Durant reiterates that "I feel like there's no question" he'll be back with Warriors next season. — Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) June 14, 2017
Steph Curry, impending free agency: "This is something you don't want to see end" — Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) June 14, 2017
None of this comes as a surprise. The expectation has been for a while that Golden State would do what it takes to keep their core together, and another key player hinted at such an outcome recently. They know how good they have it, and nobody is going to move to break it up now.
Cindy Marie (Burgess) Corner died at Massachusetts General Hospital with her daughter by her side on Friday evening, August 11, 2017. She was 61.
Cindy was the wife of Timothy B. Corner and the mother of Holly Wallace of Oakland, Calif., and the sister of Joyce Boyd and Sylvia Olejarez, both of Vineyard Haven. Her son Clinton Griesser predeceased her on August 27 last year.
Funeral arrangements will be announced. Arrangements are under the care of the Chapman, Cole and Gleason Funeral Home, Edgartown Road, Oak Bluffs. Visit ccgfuneralhome.com for online guestbook and information.
US Retail Sales Drop 0.3%, Biggest Drop in 16 Months
by Rashad Snell
Americans cut spending at gasoline stations, department stores and electronics shops in May as retail sales registered their biggest drop in 16 months, a cautionary sign for the economy.
The Commerce Department says retail sales dropped 0.3 percent last month, the first decline since February and the sharpest since a 1 percent decrease in January 2016. Economists had expected sales to increase slightly last month after rising 0.4 percent in April.
Sales sank 2.8 percent at electronics stores, 2.4 percent at gasoline stations and 1 percent at department stores, which have struggled with competition from online retailers.
Economists have said they think consumer spending, which accounts for about 70 percent of U.S. economic activity, will pick up in the spring and summer after a slow start to 2017.
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The men are accused of passing counterfeit money at Walmart, 3111 Browns Mill Road, on May 29. They left in what police believe was a newer model, silver Hyundai Elantra.
Local law enforcement agencies and businesses have been inundated with cases involving counterfeit bills for months. Police have made several arrests in the investigations.
The Johnson City Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division asked that anyone with information about the Walmart case to call (423) 434-6166 or to remain anonymous, Crime Stoppers at 434-6158.
To send a confidential tip, text 423JCPD and the tip to 847411 (TIP411) or send a tip to www.citizenobserver.com. You can also send messages via the Johnson City Police Department Website http://www.johnsoncitytn.org/police/cid/.
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EC Electric has hired Warren A. Jackson as environmental health and safety director. He will provide leadership for all safety, compliance and risk management initiatives throughout the company.
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(Reuters) - Merck & Co Inc Chief Executive Kenneth Frazier resigned from U.S. President Donald Trump's American Manufacturing Council on Monday, saying he was taking a stand against intolerance and extremism.A gathering of hundreds of white nationalists in Virginia took a deadly turn on Saturday when a car plowed into a group of counter-protesters and killed at least one person.Trump had said "many sides" were involved, drawing fire from across the political spectrum for not specifically denouncing the far right.
Signing a pledge to work to legislate for marriage equality party members Gerry Kelly, Caral Ni Chuilin and Megan Fearon said there is a growing demand for a change in law. Sinn Fein and other parties have tried to force through new laws to lift the ban on gay marriage in five separate votes in the Stormont assembly.
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Olympic women's golf champion Park Inbee will be back in Singapore next year to defend her title at the HSBC Women's World Championship.
The 11th edition of the event, previously known as the HSBC Women's Champions, will take place from March 1 to 4 at the refurbished Tanjong Course at the Sentosa Golf Club, which will also host the inaugural Women's Amateur Asia-Pacific golf championship in February.
Ticket sales were launched yesterday. For details, visit hsbcgolf.com/womens/
It’s not even over but already this flu season is being touted as a particularly bad one. This year the influenza virus is impacting more Okanagan residents than in recent years and has already resulted in nearly three dozen deaths. Klaudia Van Emmerik has the latest
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Text 2017 EST 229062—Estate of Ruth A. Del Valle. Will probated. Application to administer estate filed. A. J. Nuccio, atty.
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AUSTIN (KXAN) — If you thought ACL traffic was bad, closures along US 183 are about to make traveling even worse. US 183 South will be undergoing significant lane closures in both directions due to construction for the new toll expressway.
Friday, Oct. 6-Saturday, Oct. 7
US 183 southbound main lanes will be reduced to one lane between Harold Court and Thurgood Avenue from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.
US 183 northound lanes will be reduced to one lane between Vargas Road and Bolm Road from 10 p.m. to 10 a.m.
Oct. 6-Friday, Oct. 13
Levander Loop will be closed between E. Cesar Chavez Street and Bolm Road.
Manor and Springdale Road for travel in both directions will be completely closed all weekend only to open back up Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. along its westbound road which will be reduced by one lane east of US 183.
On Sunday, Oct. 8 from 6 p.m.-6 a.m. Airport Boulevard will be reduced to one lane between Montopolis Drive and 7th Street.
The Kenya Internally Displaced Persons Organisation has raised concern that the resettlement of IDP’s is taking longer than necessary.
The organisation claims that some Government officers have diverted money meant to resettle the IDP’s especially in Nakuru area, to other uses other than its intended use.
The organisation now wants the IDP’s resettled before the coming elections in August.
BuzzFeed News reached out to Conway for comment on the matter. She claimed, “I don’t know who had access to my account. Let me see who tweeted that. That’s terrible.” Conway added that she “obviously” hadn’t heard of Lib Hypocrisy, noting “I denounce whoever it is” that allegedly tweeted from her account.
× Steve Cochran Full Show 04.17.17: Andrea is back from Iceland!
Andrea is back, Steve Cochran is back and things are starting to get back to normal. Brent Sopel joined us to talk Hawks/Preds, politics chatter with Ryan Nobles, and we had our weekly medical conversation with Dr. Kevin Most. Plus, an adorable pooch named Willie and the Amazing Race’s Phil Keoghan stopped by the Allstate Showcase Studio!
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. — Woman, 58, dies of injuries in Hull Street Road wreck
Police said the crash happened on Tuesday, May 9 around 7:40 a.m. when a Ford Explorer and a Ford Expedition were traveling east in the 6900 block of Hull Street Road.
Officials said the Explorer, driven by Helen C. Lester, of the 4800 block of Chatham Grove Place, bumped the rear of the Expedition several times.
When the Expedition moved out of the way, officials said the Explorer accelerated, hit stop sign and ending up in a drainage ditch.
Officials said Lester was transported to Chippenham Hospital. She died as a result of injuries on June 6.
The driver of the Expedition was not hurt.
Police said their investigation into the crash is ongoing.
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A compact Shorewood storefront with counter service and barely space enough for six tables, Crave Café (3592 N. Oakland Ave.) features one of Milwaukee’s most unusual hamburgers. Reflecting the heritage of its owners, the Korean BBQ burger includes cabbage slaw, a dab of spicy mayo, melted American cheese and plenty of kimchi, Korea’s signature dish prepared from fermented vegetables. The handsomely served mouthful offers layers of textured flavor and a gentle, tangy kick. Crave serves eight other burgers, including a Japanese katsu (panko-breaded pork loin), a vegetarian “shroom burger,” a spicy “hamburguesa” with chipotle aioli and jalapeños and, of course, a more standard rendition of America’s favorite food. Round out your order with choice of five varieties of fries (including BBQ and Cajun) or five salads.
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Adam Zagajewski is ranked with Europe’s great living poets, but Slight Exaggeration is not a collection of verse. Rather, it’s an unconventional memoir written in snippets arranged in no apparent chronology. What surfaces about Zagajewski’s life is more allusive than what emerges about his way of thinking. In Slight Exaggeration , he argues eloquently against the flat irony of postmodernism and for admiration and enthusiasm in the humanities. He is opposed to isms and ideologies of any kindâ€”any rigid system of thought that outlaws imagination and values vast abstractions over the particularities of human life and consciousness. Slight Exaggeration is a book that can be dipped into at random with great pleasure.
The Reno-Tahoe Chapter American Marketing Association hosts a luncheon, “Bi Arts, Little City: Reno Arts and Culture Program” featuring guest speaker Alexis Hill from the City of Reno.
The luncheon is set for Tuesday, Oct. 17 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Atlantis Casino Resort Spa.
Tickets are $25 for AMA members, $34 for non-members and $20 for students. RSVP deadline is Thursday, Oct. 12. To do so, go online at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ama-october-luncheon-big-arts-little-city-tickets-38254347784.
Groundhogs seem to get all the glory when it comes to predicting the weather at this time of year.
So Matt Hayes turned to Hamilton Harry for a different perspective on the season.
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DETROIT (CBS Detroit/AP) — Its being called a symbol of hope and rebirth. Detroit may soon warrant a new nickname: Daffodil City.
Officials say they have set a goal of planting 1 million daffodils by fall 2020. The effort already has blossomed, as 265,000 bulbs planted over the past few years have begun to bloom near parks and on medians.
This year, they aim to plant roughly 210,000 bulbs in parks and elsewhere across the city.
Many bulbs have been donated by Michigan Division of the Woman’s National Farm & Garden Association.
Brad Dick, who leads the city’s General Services Department, says it’s gratifying to work on programs that beautify the city, where much of the focus has been on fighting blight.
He adds the choice of daffodils is not only pretty but also pragmatic: Squirrels leave them alone.
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A box truck driver passed out behind the wheel Thursday and crashed into a parked school bus in Queens, police said.
The accident happened about 12:05 p.m. at Beach Channel Drive and Beach 104th St. in the Rockaways.
Firefighters take an injured man to Jamaica Hospital after a truck crashed into an unoccupied bus on Beach Channel Drive. (Debbie Egan-Chin/New York Daily News)
Firefighters extricated the driver and took him to Jamaica Hospital. He is expected to survive.
Both the school bus and a Lexus it crashed into after being struck by the truck were unoccupied.
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The European Commission's plan to propose a new 'delivery model' for the common agriculture policy (CAP) needs to be made more specific, according to Joao Figueiredo, a member of the Court of Auditors. "It's not clear enough what is the delivery model," Figueiredo told journalists on Monday. The same day, agriculture ministers were meeting in Brussels to discuss the new model, which would give member states more flexibility of implementation.
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President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benhamin Netanyahu will hold a joint press conference from the White House after their first face-to-face meeting.
Trump has been vocal in his support for Israel in the past, criticizing the Obama administration's positions and had mentioned plans to transfer the U.S. embassy to Jerusalem. Recently the president has signaled that he might back down from his strongly supportive stance, suggesting that settlements are not "a good thing for peace". The White House also said that it will not press Israel on the two state solution during the talks .
Despite the warmth of the new U.S. administration, Netanyahu finds himself politically vulnerable at home as right-wingers put him under pressure. He is also at the heart of three separate corruption investigations.
Watch the press conference live above starting at 12 p.m. EST.
Former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon told attendees at an Alabama rally for Republican candidate Roy Moore on Monday that "there's a special place in hell for Republicans who should know better."
Moore, who is facing allegations of sexual misconduct, will face Democrat Doug Jones at the polls for a Senate seat on Tuesday.
Among the accusations against Moore, a woman said he initiated a sexual relationship with her when she was 14 and he was in his 30s decades ago. Another woman accuses him of sexually assaulting her when she was 16.
Moore has denied the accusations against him.
Bannon's use of the expression "special place in hell" borrows from a statement President Donald Trump's daughter Ivanka Trump made in November condemning child predators.
Last month, Trump told the Associated Press "there's a special place in hell for people who prey on children." She told the AP that she had "no reason to doubt the victims' accounts," a reference to the Moore allegations.
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The Chairperson of the Saves our Service group has said they are confident the future of three community hospitals are secure despite claims from another member of the group today.
Fr John Joe Duffy, who is a member of the SOS group and is chair of the Save St Joseph’s Hospital group said the announcement of €4million in funding does not mean there is security for the hospitals into the future.
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Many leaves began changing earlier than average this season, but slowed or stopped. Peak foliage this fall is expected to be right around when we normally see it but may not last long.
South Florida players are all over the NFL, here is an update on some former Bulls who are aiming to be key pieces this fall on Sundays.
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Marathon Center for the Performing Arts and Findlay Light Opera Company are joining forces. The collaboration is part of a two-year long partnership plan to bring community theatre to the Donnell Theater. The theater used to be Central Auditorium and is where the Findlay Light Opera Company held its shows.
The partnership is partially funded by a grant from the Hancock County Convention and Visitors Bureau. It will begin this fall with four cabaret shows as part of MCPA’s LIVE @ ARMES Series. There will also be musicals with a community cast in the winters of 2019 and 2020. A full-stage community show will be held on Central Stage in the summer of 2020.
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Sir Patrick Stewart's credentials as a Huddersfield supporter need no further proof.
"While I was in No Man’s Land with Sir Ian McKellen in the West End last autumn I’d always wear my Town shirt during afternoon rehearsals," Sir Patrick recently said, and he enthusiasm for the Terriers was on full display again on a weekend where they made their return to the top flight after more than 40 years in the lower divisions.
David Wagner's side hit the Premier League ground running on Saturday, stunning Crystal Palace 3-0 at Selhurst Park with two goals from record signing Steve Mounie. Sir Patrick - star of Star Trek: The Next Generation and the X-Men series - couldn't help but appreciate the drama of it all as he watched the game from the comfort of his bed at home in Los Angeles.
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SPENCER, Mass. — Firefighters in Massachusetts responded to a fast food restaurant over the weekend to free a young girl who got stuck in the playground.
The Telegram & Gazette reports that firefighters responded to a McDonald’s in Spencer at around 8 p.m. Sunday.
Firefighters say they needed a ladder to reach the girl, who was stuck 10 to 12 feet (3 to 4 metres) in the air. Police say it took a cutting tool and about 30 minutes to free her.
Police think the girl suffered a dislocated knee. She was taken to a hospital for treatment.
Her name and age were not released, and it is unclear how she became trapped.
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Fredrick Scott, who has been charged in two homicide cases, now faces a third homicide in connection to a Grandview shooting.
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France, Germany, Italy, UK and the US in a joint statement on Sunday called on political groups in Kosovo to end a two-month long deadlock on forming a functioning government, reports AP. The winners of elections on 11 June, who are former leaders of Kosovo's war of independence from Serbia, have 39 out of 120 seats in parliament and need backing from other political groups to form a new government.
A PORTSMOUTH car part manufacturer has secured a multi-million pound buy-out.
CT Automotive, established in Portsmouth in 2000, has undergone a management takeover. The firm, which boasts locations all over the world, makes complex kinetic parts for major car manufacturers.
Its appointment of senior members to its management team is a chance for the business to ‘explore new markets’, Anthony Reed, HSBC area director, said.
‘The business has gone from strength to strength, undergoing a massive period of growth and employing more than 2,000 people,’ he said. ‘We would like to thank Blake Morgan for their help in securing this latest round of funding.’ Major law firm Blake Morgan advised HSBC on the finance deal.
WASHINGTON, May 30 (Reuters) - The United States will soon announce plans to impose tariffs on steel and aluminum from the European Union, possibly as early as Thursday, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.
The decision would land ahead of a Friday deadline for exemptions to the planned metals tariffs amid stalled trade talks, and is likely to prompt retaliation. President Donald Trump on March 23 imposed a 25 percent tariff on steel imports and a 10 percent tariff on aluminum, but granted temporary exemptions to the EU, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Australia and Argentina.
(Reporting by Eric Walsh; Editing by Mohammad Zargham)
SIU trustees oppose system split and reallocation of funds
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Southern Illinois University board of trustees is now on record opposing a proposal to split the system in two.
During a special meeting Wednesday in Springfield, the board passed a resolution opposing legislation introduced by Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, to separate SIU-Carbondale and SIU-Edwardsville. The legislation would establish new boards for each campus.
Hoffman introduced the legislation in April as tension escalated between the two campuses after the board failed to pass a funding reallocation proposal. It would have transferred $5.1 million from Carbondale to Edwardsville.
The board also voted to oppose a bill introduced by Democratic Rep. Katie Stuart of Edwardsville that would mandate an equal allocation of state appropriations between the Carbondale and Edwardsville campuses. Currently, about 64 percent of state funding goes to Carbondale and 36 percent to Edwardsville.
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FILE - In this Monday, Aug. 17, 2017, Chris Singleton poses with his sister, Camryn, left, and his brother, Caleb, right, before the New York Yankees and Minnesota Twins baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York. The Chicago Cubs have drafted Chris Singleton, whose mother was among those killed two years ago during the shooting inside a South Carolina church. Singleton was selected Wednesday by the defending World Series champions with the final pick of the 19th round, No. 585 overall. He is a right-handed-hitting center fielder at Charleston Southern University. Bill Kostroun, File AP Photo
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CALGARY - The family of an Alberta woman who was killed in the Las Vegas shootings say they are "overwhelmed" by the support they have received from across North America.
Tara Roe, 34, of Okotoks, Alta., had been at the country music festival with her husband, Zach, and another couple for a weekend getaway.
They became separated and she was missing for a couple of days before it was determined she had been among those killed by shooter Stephen Paddock.
Three other Canadians were also killed in the attack, and several were injured.
Zach Roe released a statement Friday remarking on the "outpouring of love" he and his two sons have received both from those near to the family and from complete strangers.
Her parents and sister also released a statement saying there are no words to express their "heartfelt gratitude."
File: CRL chairperson Thoko Mkhwanazi Xaluva says she warned Parliament about the church. Photo: Werner Beukes/SAPA
CAPE TOWN - The CRL Rights Commission will come face to face with Parliament after blaming it for the eNgcobo shooting.
Five officers and an off-duty soldier were shot dead after a group attacked the eNgcobo police station last month.
Police later raided the controversial Mancoba Seven Angels Ministries church and arrested several suspects.
Seven of the suspects were killed during a shootout with police.
CRL chairperson Thoko Mkhwanazi Xaluva says she warned Parliament about the church.
The Commission wants MPs to push forward with legislation to regulate pastors and other religious leaders.
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A disbarred attorney was sentenced Monday after pleading guilty to stealing more than $900,000 from clients' estate funds, authorities said. Robert Wagner of Bellmore had pleaded guilty to two counts of second-degree grand larceny in March, according to Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas.
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TORONTO -- A Toronto man is facing multiple charges after allegedly trying to withdraw up to $30,000 using a fraudulent cheque.
Durham regional police allege that the man used a falsified permanent residency card and driver's license to open personal and business accounts with RBC earlier in the month.
They say he then deposited a fraudulent cheque worth $30,000 and managed to withdraw $11,000 before the bank grew suspicious.
Police say the man tried to withdraw more money the next day, at which point he was arrested.
Mohammad Dawood Habib is facing six charges, including fraud over $5,000 and uttering forged documents.
The Arlington Philharmonic will perform a collage concert, “Music with a View,” in a setting where the audience will be surrounded — literally — by philharmonic brass, string and woodwind ensembles. Interested attendees are encouraged to come early in order to get a glimpse at the view, cash bar and light hors d’oeuvres that will be openly served. Doors open at 6:30 pm with the collage concert starting promptly at 7:30 p.m. Attendees are also encouraged to stay for a post-concert conversation with Maestro Wood and the musicians.
The concert will cost $25 per person and will be taking place on Friday, Feb. 9 at The Waterview (1919 North Lynn St., Rosslyn). The Waterview is within walking distance of the Rosslyn Metro station. For drivers, you can park in the garage on 19th St. N. Details can be found at arlingtonphilharmonic.org/MusicView.html.
For more information: www.arlingtonphilharmonic.org
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HONG KONG (Reuters) - Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd (0175.HK) said on Wednesday it would team up with Japanese automobile transmissions maker Aisin Seiki Co Ltd (7259.T) to manufacture front-wheel drive 6-speed automatic transmissions and related components in China.
FILE PHOTO: The Geely Automobile Holdings logo is pictured at the Auto China 2016 auto show in Beijing, China April 25, 2016. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon/File Photo
The joint venture, with registered capital of $117 million, will be 40 percent owned by Geely and 60 percent by Aisin Seiki.
The Chinese carmaker said the venture, which will start production in 2020 with a designed production capacity of 400,000 units of automatic transmission per year, will now ensure a stable supply of products to Geely.
× Family Escapes Early Morning House Fire In Springdale
SPRINGDALE (KFSM) — A family escaped uninjured when their house caught fire early this morning (July 4) in Springdale.
The fire took place on Chadwick Street in Springdale before 2:45 a.m., according to the Springdale Fire Department. The family was inside but managed to escape uninjured.
Firefighters were able to keep the fire contained to the attic and garage, so the home was not a total loss.
The Fire Department posted photos from the fire on their Facebook page showing damage to the garage and roof.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
In this Feb. 10, 2017 file photo released by the Syrian official news agency SANA, Syrian President Bashar Assad speaks during an interview with Yahoo News in Damascus, Syria. Though still evolving, President Donald Trump's plans for Syria have come into clearer view since he ordered cruise missiles on a Syrian air base to punish Assad for a chemical weapons attack.
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Over the years, international rugby players have been exhorted to ever greater feats of skill, strength and endurance.
But, until now, no one has asked them to disappear.
That, however, seems to be the intention behind England’s new autumn kit, which purports to use state-of-the-art camouflage technology to “mask player movement”.
The alternative dark grey outfit, to be worn against Argentina next month and by the women’s team against Canada, is accentuated with a “fiery red fade”, intended to blur the ball-carrier as opposition players charge in for the tackle.
West Ham manager Slaven Bilic says deliberately decided to rest Andre Ayew in their 2-2 draw with West Brom on Saturday. Ayew has just returned from Ghana's Africa Cup of Nations campaign which saw them claim fourth place in Equatorial Guinea.
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SEOUL, Dec 11 (Reuters) - The following are foreign investors' holdings in local bonds and stocks for November, released by South Korea's Financial Supervisory Service on Monday (in trillion won): November October Bonds *99.6 101.2 Stocks *634.9 651.2 *Foreign investors net purchased 1.86 trillion won of local stocks in November and offloaded a net 1.56 trillion won of local bonds. *NOTE: Foreign investors' holdings in stocks declined in November even as they increased net purchases, as the value of shares held by offshore investors dropped, the FSS said in a statement. (Reporting by Cynthia Kim; Editing by Richard Borsuk)
The Brunswick County Sheriff's Office will hold a medication dropoff at each Walmart in the county on Saturday, Dec. 16. (Source: WECT)
The Brunswick County Sheriff's Office will hold a medication dropoff at each Walmart in the county on Saturday, Dec. 16.
Residents will be able to safely dispose of unused, unwanted or expired medications from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Needles will not be accepted at the dropoff.
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GENEVA - The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said on Thursday it was sending two surgical teams to Gaza and setting up a surgical unit in the enclave's main hospital to treat heavy casualties from clashes between Israeli forces and Palestinians.
"This infusion of medical expertise and material will expedite the long road to recovery and relieve a stressed and overburdened health care system," said Robert Mardini, ICRC's director for the Near and Middle East, adding that 13,000 people had been wounded since protests began on March 30.
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A severe storm system is moving across the U.S. this evening, leaving destruction in its wake.In Limestone County, Alabama , photos posted by the sheriff's office showed multiple homes damaged by the weather . The county reported that there were several downed trees as well.In Jacksonville, Alabama, the storms caused significant damage, according to Chris Roberts, assistant fire chief with the Jacksonville Fire Department, who said multiple structures were mangled, and trees and power lines were down across the city.Roberts added that there had been some reports of people trapped, though they haven't been confirmed.He encouraged people to stay out of the area.Across Alabama, 15,000 were without power, according to Alabama Power.Several tornadoes were expected in the area this evening. Other potential threats included hail up to 3 inches in diameter and 70 mph winds.The storm system is moving east, stretching from the Northern Plains to the Gulf Coast.
Rose Namajunas I Can Be the Next Ronda Rousey
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With Ronda Rousey's MMA career seemingly over, there's another rising female fighter who believes she can be the next great UFC superstar ... Rose Namajunas.
The 24-year-old face-basher joined the guys on the "TMZ Sports" TV show on FS1 after her impressive victory over Michelle Waterson this weekend ... and didn't shy away from the Rousey comparison.
While she's not super into making a career turn into acting, there is one side of Hollywood she'd like to infiltrate ... and she'd be damn good at it too.
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BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:45 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army’s (SAA) methodical advance towards the Islamic State’s east Aleppo stronghold of Deir Hafer has paid off recently, forcing the terrorist group to abandon several positions across the province in order to fortify the city.
In a matter of 72 hours, the Syrian Arab Army has liberated 6 villages northeast of the Kuweires Military Airport from the Islamic State forces, putting them in position to strike Deir Hafer from two different axes.
With the Deir Hafer-Al-Bab Road cutoff to the terrorist forces in Al-Bab City, the Syrian Arab Army is able to impose their will on the remaining villages located between these two Islamic State strongholds in east Aleppo.
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MURRAY, Ky. (AP) — Four Kentucky National Guardsmen have been charged with sexual assault.
Kentucky State Police announced the arrests Wednesday in a news release. They say the assault was reported on June 3. Police said the victim was given alcohol and then sexually assaulted.
In a separate news release, Kentucky Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Stephen Hogan called sexual assault a "reprehensible act" and said the guard will support the victim.
Police said 25-year-old Anthony R. Tubolino of Auburn was charged with second-degree rape, second-degree sodomy and third-degree unlawful transaction with a minor; 19-year-old Tyler A. Hart of Bowling Green was charged with first-degree sexual abuse and second-degree sodomy; and 21-year-old Austin L. Dennis and 22-year-old Jacob F. Ruth, both of Munfordville, were charged with second-degree sodomy.
The soldiers couldn't be reached for comment.
Sean Curtis & The Divide will perform at Aardvarks in the Dark, a free community concert tonight at Aims Community College, 5401 20th St., in the field north of the Cornerstone building. Rocky Mountain Country Music Awards nominated Sean Curtis for "Best Male Vocalist 2017." According to the country band's website, Curtis was born in Ft. Morgan and grew up in Cheyenne, Wyoming. The event kicks off at 5:30 p.m. with the opening act Emma Marie Music, a singer-songwriter who is 13 years old. Food trucks will be selling dinner. For more information, go here.
Donald Trump renews an old campaign promise to make Mexico pay for a border wall at a Nashville rally. The U.S. president also takes advantage of the public platform to complain about the "spy" he says the FBI planted in his 2016 campaign. Eve Johnson reports.
Wyoming Governor Mat Mead spoke at the Rock Springs Chamber of Commerce Luncheon today.
Governor Mead discussed his proposed budget for the upcoming legislative session. In addition, Governor Mead spoke about the ENDOW Initiative, Outdoor Recreation Taskforce, and Education.
Watch the video to see Governor Mead’s remarks.
The Rome Police Department has asked for the community’s help in identifying one of two men involved in a shooting incident earlier this month.
According to reports shots were fired in the area of Kingston Avenue and Perkins Street at around 6 p.m. on April 6.
The men were apparently firing handguns at one another.
No one was reported injured in the exchange.
If you can identify the man, contact detective Aaron Thacker at (706) 238-5126.
BEIJING China's Ministry of Agriculture reported on Thursday 37 pigs on a farm in the southern Guangdong province had been killed after contracting the O-type strain of foot-and-mouth disease.
The ministry said that all pigs on the farm have been killed and the outbreak is under control.
South Korea reported an outbreak of the disease in February but downgraded the disease alert status in March from the maximum level.
(Reporting by Meng Meng and Beijing Monitoring Desk; Editing by David Goodman)
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - Springfield Police are investigating an early morning shooting that sent one man to the hospital.
Police say, they believe the shooting happened near Popular Avenue around 5:45 Sunday morning.
According to police the victim has non-life threatening injuries. They are continuing to investigate.
People think that if their children look like them, things are staying the same. But that a child is born is proof enough that each is new.
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Fortnite shop items are on sale for July 4
The Fortnite shop has been given a brand new update by Epic Games.
The latest Fortnite Battle Royale shop update features skins and emotes designed to celebrate Independence Day.
This includes the fourth of July Star-spangled Ranger and the Star-spangled Trooper skins.
That's on top of the Fireworks Team Leader outfit, which you can see in the gallery below.
The shop skins are rounded out by the Shadow Ops outfit, which has a 1,500 V-bucks price tag.
Other items include the Cloud Strike glider and the Cliffhanger Harvesting Tool.
Celebratory emotes are among the Fortnite shop's featured items on July 4.
La Bonita Supermarkets announced its plans to host four job fairs at locations throughout the Las Vegas Valley.
A total of about 50 employees are needed to fill various departments in the market including produce, meat, bakery, kitchen and more. Interested applicants can attend the job fairs on Friday, May 11 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at any of the following locations:
La Bonita #3 2203 Civic Center Dr., N. Las Vegas NV 89030
La Bonita #4 2500 E. Desert Inn Rd., Las Vegas NV 89121
La Bonita #5 4120 S. Rainbow Blvd., Las Vegas NV 89103
La Bonita #6 6000 W. Cheyenne Ave, Las Vegas NV 89108
Applications should be downloaded from La Bonita's website, printed and completed before attending the job fairs. Applicants also need valid identification and health cards to apply.
For more information on available positions, visit www.bonitamarkets.com.
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‘They Had to Know She Was Radioactive’
Mike Allen: “Here’s a twist that has top GOP sources buzzing: On Jan. 26, Sally Yates, then the acting attorney general, tells the White House that national security adviser Mike Flynn — who has just been grilled by FBI agents — had, in fact, discussed sanctions with the Russian ambassador during the transition, despite denying it, and therefore is vulnerable to Russian blackmail.”
“Four days later, on Jan. 30, Trump fires Yates, citing her unwillingness to enforce his border order.”
“Two weeks after her heads-up to the White House, the Flynn secret explodes.”
Said one insider: “They had to know she was radioactive, and that there would be consequences. It was either reckless, or totally incompetence. It leads back to the fact that nobody is in charge.”
April 12 Diversified miner Rio Tinto Plc reiterated its decision to continue discussions regarding the future of its stake in the Grasberg mine in Indonesia.
"There is no doubt that Grasberg is a world-class resource. However, there's a difference between a world class resource and a world class business," Chief Executive Jean-Sebastien Jacques said on Wednesday, responding to a shareholder at the company's annual general meeting in London.
Rio Tinto has a joint-venture with Freeport-McMoRan Inc for the huge Grasberg copper and gold complex in remote Papua, with right to 40 percent of production above specific levels until 2021 and 40 percent of all production after 2021. (Reporting by Sanjeeban Sarkar in Bengaluru; Editing by Sriraj Kalluvila)
CNBC's Seema Mody reports that Russian tankers supplied fuel to North Korea, which breaches sanctions set by the United Nations.
FILE - In this Sept. 5, 2015 file photo, a lightning strike occurs as Texas State warms up in Doak Campbell Stadium prior to an NCAA college football game against Florida State in Tallahassee, Fla. Lightning used to kill about 300 Americans a year, but lightning deaths are on pace to hit a record low this year. Scientists say less time spent outside and improved medical treatment have contributed to fewer deaths. Mark Wallheiser, File AP Photo
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BOULDER COUNTY, Colo. — The body of a man who was discovered by two fishermen in Boulder Canyon has been identified.
The body of Douglas Heggart, 51 of Longmont, was was found near the popular climbing and recreational area of Castle Rock just before noon Wednesday, the Boulder County Coroner’s Office said.
Heggart’s body appeared to have been in the area for several hours before it was discovered.
The Boulder County Sheriff’s Office said Heggart’s vehicle was found a short distance away. The death does not appear to be related to a climbing or other recreational accident, nor did it appear suspicious, the sheriff’s office said.
An autopsy was completed, and the cause and manner of death are pending further investigation, the coroner’s office.
Thirteen Russian athletes and two coaches whose life bans linked to doping were lifted by a top sports court may be allowed to take part in the Pyeongchang Olympics, the IOC said Saturday.
Just six days from the opening ceremony of the February 9-25 Games, International Olympic Committee spokesman Mark Adams said the cases of the 15 would be examined by a specialist IOC panel.
On Thursday the Court for Arbitration in Sport overturned the life bans on 28 Russian athletes linked to doping, ruling them eligible for participation in the winter Olympics.
However, of the 28, 13 have retired from sport, leaving only 15 still able to take part, Adams said.
The spoksman said that the IOC’s invitation revue panel will examine each case before making a decision.
“We will take and individual view of each of these athletes before reaching a decision,” he told a press conference.
Deckhands on Wild Oats XI prepare a sail during the Big Boat Challenge, a lead-up event to the Sydney Hobart open ocean yacht race, on Sydney Harbour in Sydney, Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017. The Sydney Hobart yacht race begins on Dec. 26. Rick Rycroft AP Photo
The trial into the $550 million cocaine-in-lumber case continued yesterday with the testimony of the officer from the Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) who discovered the cocaine stashed away in the lumber on the day the bust was made.
Motor biker Stephen Vieira, 33, of Middle and Cummings streets, Georgetown; along with Sherwayne De Abreu, 35, of Liliendaal, East Coast Demerara; and motor racers Tazim Gafoor, 45, and his son, Nazim Gafoor, 20, of Windsor Forest, West Coast Demerara were charged jointly on May 31, 2017.
The men are accused of having in their possession 84.9 kilos of cocaine between March 1 and May 12, 2017 at Zeelugt, East Bank Essequibo.
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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – The holidays are a little brighter this year for young kids battling cancer thanks to a special fundraiser.
Roswell Park welcomed kids to the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center Monday for a holiday party.
The fundraiser supports the “Courage of Carly” fund.
Carly was just eight years old when she was diagnosed with cancer in 1999.
Organizers say the party allows kids to escape reality.
“Nights like tonight are priceless because it gives the kids an opportunity to just be a kid and forget about what they’re going through as far as their cancer journeys and the hospitals,” said Robin Nusbaum, program manager for Courage for Carly. “It’s just about having fun.”
Carly lost her fight in 2002.
The money raised at Monday’s fundraiser will help fund research at Roswell Park as they work toward curing childhood cancer and blood disorders.
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When a dog owner in Australia called his Great Dane in for a bath, you might have expected the docile giant to run and hide. However, it seemed that the clever canine was one step ahead of his human. And what happened next was simply astounding.
Basil the Great Dane has lived with his owner ever since he was eight weeks old. And over that time, the adorable puppy has transformed into a handsome giant. However, far from being a handful, the dog is about as obedient as they come.
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According to the breed description on the American Kennel Club website, Great Danes are dependable, patient and friendly. And while males can grow up to 32 inches in height, their montorous size belies their overall gentle demeanor.
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The Tennessee Titans are courting free agent Ndamukong Suh after he was released by the Miami Dolphins. The Titans aren’t the only ones going after him though. He had a visit with the Saints, and has another visit scheduled with the Rams. But as the competition for the five-time Pro Bowler heats up, the Titans bring three things to the table other teams may not be able to offer.
Money matters
Suh isn’t only looking for a good team to join, but a good team to join with good money to offer him. There haven’t been reports of any offers discussed during his visits with the Saints and Titans, but it stands to reason that he’ll want a substantial pay day somewhere close to the $18 million per year he was set to make with the Dolphins. With the Titans, Suh could potentially get a deal that nets him north of $15 million a year. Getting that type of money and playing on a potential playoff team would likely be ideal for him.
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Married At First Fight (2.07 million), Travel Guides (1.07 million), A Current Affair, (1.30 million). Nine’s night,and Ten continued to slump — 11.3% for total people in the metros (10% on Sunday night) and 6.5% for the main channels, marginally better than the 6.3% for the main channel on Sunday night. That’s still debilitating for Ten. Ten knew the damage would happen after Celebrity ended and before Bachelor in Paradise started next Sunday, but perhaps not this low.
The ABC with 17.4% overall and 13.6% was again a solid third place after 16.0% and 11.6% on Sunday night. The 7pm Project with 686,000 national viewers was Ten’s most watched program.
— The power delivery of a CVT is effected by the type of tires on your UTV and where you ride. The guys at EPI Performance are the experts when it comes to setting up a CVT to your riding situations. The Polaris General 1000 is a popular selling model these days, so naturally, EPI has a variety of clutch kits tailored to that machine as well.
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Feb 14 Italiaonline SpA:
* Khaled Bichara has resigned from his offices of chairman and member of board of directors of ItaliaOnline
* Khaled Bichara has resigned to undertake a new entrepreneurial path
* Board has therefore appointed Tarek Aboualam, recognizing him the role of chairman of the board of directors Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott 21) takes the handoff from quarterback Dak Prescott, right, during NFL football practice at the team's training facility, Tuesday, June 13, 2017, in Frisco, Texas.
Pope Francis says men who frequent prostitutes are criminals with a “sick mentality” who think that women exist to be exploited.
He insisted Monday: “This isn’t making love. This is torturing a woman. Let’s not confuse the terms.”
The Pope further asked forgiveness for all Christians who buy sex from women.
Francis spoke during a four-hour long listening session with 300 young people invited by the Vatican to brief church leaders about what kids these days think about the Catholic Church.
It’s a preparatory meeting for a big synod of bishops on the fall on young people.
Francis had urged the delegates to speak with courage. He insisted: “Young people must be taken seriously.”
WWE has officially announced the date and location for next year’s SummerSlam pay-per-view. As first reported by the New York Post, the hottest party of the summer will once again return to the Barclay’s Center in Brooklyn, New York on August 19, 2018. This will be the fourth consecutive year that WWE invades the New York area for SummerSlam weekend, off the heels of their six year run at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. NXT Takeover: Brooklyn IV has also been confirmed for August 18, 2018 as well as Monday Night Raw and Smackdown Live tapings on August 20-21. All four shows will take place at the Barclay’s Center, which has held around 15-16,000 people in recent years.
Two men have been arrested for the murder of a 51-year-old woman in Goodwood‚ Cape Town.
The woman’s body was recovered in a store room of her Cook Street house after she was reported missing.
“According to the person who approached police to report the victim as missing‚ she was last seen during the early hours of 28 May. The deceased’s grey Hyundai Elantra and a hard drive were missing from the scene. The Hyundai was circulated as possibly stolen‚” the police said.
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Knee-Hi, DAR dedicate Liberty Tree on April 24 4-H and library prepare to plant community garden » Daviess County Library taking sealed bids The Daviess County Library is taking sealed bids on approximately 25 items or lots recently removed from the inventory. These items will be displayed Tuesday through Saturday, April 18-22, during regular library hours. Patrons may place a bid in sealed envelopes to be held until close of business Saturday, at which time the library director will open bids and award sales. Bid winners will be notified on Tuesday, April 25, Please subscribe or log in to access full content. Related
SOUTHBRIDGE – Albert "Apple" D. Vecchia, Jr., a former town councilor, died Tuesday, according to Town Clerk Madaline I. Bonadies. Mr. Vecchia served a number of stints on the council, including from 2000 to 2004, from October 2008 to 2010, and again from 2014 until his resignation on Feb. 17. Noting his declining health, Council Vice Chairwoman Denise Clemence stated during Monday's meeting that Mr. Vecchia would probably not survive much longer.
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Italian authorities were still bringing migrants and refugees to shore Monday after one of the busiest weekends ever for rescue services operating in the central Mediterranean sea. At least 8,500 refugees and migrants were plucked from small boats over the past three days in 73 separate rescue operations, the Italian Coastguard told CNN Monday.
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DALLAS (AP) – A 38-year-old man incarcerated for the past 15 years for killing a teenager is free from prison after a judge in Dallas agreed with prosecutors that he’s actually innocent of the crime. Dallas County District Attorney Faith Johnson said Quintin Lee Alonzo was freed Wednesday after the judge agreed with a petition from prosecutors declaring him innocent in the 2001 death of Santos Gauna. The teen was killed when a fight broke out at a party celebrating his high school graduation. The matter now goes to the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals for a final determination. Officials say an “exhaustive investigation” has corroborated a confession given by Licho Escamilla, who was executed in 2015 for the shooting death of an off-duty Dallas police officer. Johnson’s conviction integrity unit began investigating the matter in 2015, when Escamilla confessed to unit investigators the day before his execution.
Ahead of the NBA Finals, Warriors point guard Stephen Curry isn't worried about winning the NBA championship MVP award.
He made the comments at his first media availability before the series against the Cavaliers when asked about winning the award, and said "that narrative is gonna take life."
"It doesn't make or break my career or whatever you want to say looking back," he said. "If we win this championship and I don't win Finals MVP, I'm going to be smiling just as wide."
They're already asking, but Steph's not worried about winning MVP pic.twitter.com/n2MVPabES4 — Sports Illustrated (@SInow) May 30, 2018
The two-time NBA champion has won two regular season MVPs, becoming the first unanimous winner in 2016. The 30-year-old has never won a Finals MVP award.
In 2015, Andre Iguodala earned the Finals MVP in the Warriors championship victory. Kevin Durant won the MVP award in last season's championship.
The Warriors take on the Cavaliers in Game 1 on Thursday at 9 p.m.
CHICOPEE, Mass. (Mass Appeal) – Cooley Dickinson Medical Center is going Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month! They recently opened a brand new Breast Center, and Chief Development Officer Diane Dukette, and Lynne Parsons, Chair of the Breast Center fundraising committee visited the show to tell us all about it!
The new Breast Center is still fundraising until the end of the year. If you or your business would like to make a tax-deductible donation to help support Cooley Dickinson’s breast health services, please call 413-582-2255 or visit cooleydickinson.org and click on the GIVE button.
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TUCSON, Ariz. - Tucson Fire Department is responding to a fire at a Family Dollar in midtown.
The store is located at 1st Ave. and Fort Lowell Rd.
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Not long ago, I wrote a column about Lil Pump, the gleefully obnoxious teenage Florida rapper who was a big part of the new wave of SoundCloud rap stars. Pump had made a series of short, lo-fi SoundCloud singles, all of which became huge cult hits and all of which were somehow deeply annoying and deeply catchy and the same time. Up until now, Pump’s entire discography has been nothing but SoundCloud singles. But today, he came out with his self-titled debut mixtape, which means we can now hear how he sounds in a full-length context. It’s about how you’d expect: Lots of energy, absolutely no conventional rap skills, and the whole thing feels pretty long even though it’s just 37 minutes. Gucci Mane, 2 Chainz, Rick Ross, Chief Keef, Lil Yachty, and Smokepurrp all make appearances. Listen to it below.
The self-released Lil Pump is out now.
DETROIT (AP) – Mitsubishi is recalling nearly 227,000 vehicles in the U.S. to fix glass sunroofs that can fly off and parking brakes that may not work.
The first recall covers nearly 57,000 Outlanders from 2007 to 2010, Lancers from 2008 to 2010, Lancer Evolutions from 2009 and 2010, and 2010 Lancer Sportbacks. Sunroof glass can detach and become a hazard.
Dealers will replace the glass.
The second recall covers over 170,000 Outlanders from 2014 to 2016 and 2013 to 2016 Outlander Sports.
Water can get enter the rear brake calipers, causing parking brake shafts to corrode and possibly stick. That can stop the parking brake from holding the vehicles.
Dealers will replace the brake boot, lever and caliper bodies if necessary. They’ll also replace the piston assembly.
Both recalls start March 27.
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La Stella was placed on the bereavement list Monday, Jesse Rogers of ESPN Chicago reports.
La Stella's placing on the list comes following the death of his grandmother. This move will render him unavailable for the next few days until he is able to return.
Aug 12 (Gracenote) - Results from the Motorcycling Grand Prix Austria Moto3 Qualification on Saturday 1. Gabriel Rodrigo (Argentina) KTM 1:36.503 2. Juanfran Guevara (Spain) KTM 1:36.615 3. Aron Canet (Spain) Honda 1:36.690 4. Enea Bastianini (Italy) Honda 1:36.716 5. John McPhee (Britain) Honda 1:36.790 6. Bo Bendsneyder (Netherlands) KTM 1:36.793 7. Andrea Migno (Italy) KTM 1:36.811 8. Philipp OEttl (Germany) KTM 1:36.955 9. Fabio Di Giannantonio (Italy) Honda 1:36.967 10. Joan Mir (Spain) Honda 1:36.989
Michael Rotondo, left, sits during an eviction proceeding in Syracuse, N.Y., brought by his parents, Mark and Christina, of Camillus. The two parents confer with their lawyer, Anthony Adorante, in the court gallery behind. Rotondo told the judge Tuesday, May 22, 2018, he knows his parents want him out of their home. (Douglass Dowty /The Syracuse Newspapers via AP) Douglass Dowty AP
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The holiday season is upon us and we know where to find all of your Christmas crafting accessories.
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PENTICTON, B.C.—Mary-Anne Arsenault is two wins away from her sixth Scotties Tournament of Hearts title.
The Nova Scotia skip led her team into the semifinal at the Canadian women’s curling championship by defeating Northern Ontario’s Tracy Fleury 6-2 on Saturday.
Arsenault will play the loser of Saturday night’s Page 1-2 playoff between Kerri Einarson’s wild-card team and Manitoba’s Jennifer Jones. The semifinal is set for Sunday afternoon.
The winner of the Page 1-2 playoff goes directly into Sunday night’s final.
“It was so nice to put a really good game together. I’m so proud of my girls,” Arsenault said. “Any time we got into a bit of trouble then Jen and Christina (second Jennifer Baxter and third Christina Black) would get us back out of trouble so it was awesome.”
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Vicarius Pharma AG‍
* Vicarius Pharma AG says secured a CHF 21 million ($21.8 million) investment through a series A preferred stock financing from private investors​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: [Vicarius Pharma AG]
Feb 14 Sabaf SpA:
* Wants to keeps on strengthening its core business, on a geographical and income level, and also in areas close to gas cooking
* Says there were "first contacts" with some entrepreneurs
* Says M&A is a delicate topic, there is willingness on Sabaf's side but there is also the need to find occasions which offer synergies at a reasonable price
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Before appearing in that epic trilogy, Wood was a noted child and teen actor, with roles in “Radio Flyer” (1992), “The Good Son” (1993), “The Ice Storm” (1997) and “Deep Impact” (1998), among others. After “The Lord of the Rings,” he co-starred in “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” (2004) and “Sin City” (2005), and provided the lead voices for “Happy Feet” (2006), “9” (2009), and “Happy Feet Two” (2011).
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2:27 Dave Barry discovers something other than fish in the ocean off Rio
1:28 The day Cassius Clay and The Beatles shared the ring
1:20 The United States of Powerball
5:48 Dave Barry's 2016 Holiday Gift Guide
1:31 Midday slump at work? 3 moves that can boost your energy
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1:41 USM hopes to turn oysters into gold
Eastenders Episode Guide - Friday 28th April.
​SPOILER ALERT!
Max meddles with Lauren’s future. Steven prepares a romantic evening with Lauren but just as their night gets started, they are interrupted...
When Abi feels too guilty to move out of Dot’s, Donna takes control and with Ben and Jay by her side, they come up with a plan – can they change Abi’s mind?​
British model Guy Robinson stars in Dunhill‘s Spring Summer 2017 advertising campaign captured by fashion photographer John Balsom. Styling is work of Dan May at CLM.
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For various reasons I recently needed to do a fresh install of Windows 7 on my Home Theater PC. It isn’t a hard process these days but you can save yourself a ton of frustration if you follow a step by step procedure. This includes the non-intuitive steps of installing a couple hot-fixes before you actually perform any updates to the OS.
During the install I kept notes over on my wiki page. I would have posted them all here but that page is easier to modify and leave this one here as a sign post.
Another day, another tech conference. Now that SXSW is behind us, it's time for GDC 2018. We've arrived in San Francisco to cover the latest edition of the Game Developers Conference, where you can expect to see plenty of new indie titles, AR and VR projects and even films about the gaming industry. Oh, and Fortnite -- you know, we're definitely going to hear from Epic Games about its smash-hit.
Amazon and Facebook, meanwhile, have already made announcements of their own, and this week we'll speak to execs from both companies about their overall gaming strategies. To make sure you don't miss any news that come out of GDC, bookmark this page here.
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George Brandis will take over from Alexander Downer as UK High Commissioner.
George Brandis will take over from Alexander Downer as UK High Commissioner.
Former attorney-general George Brandis is finally, officially off to London.
Foreign Minister Julie Bishop on Tuesday announced her former colleague will take over from Alexander Downer as UK High Commissioner.
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull announced late last year he would be recommending the former senator for the post, after widespread speculation.
Milaca High School will begin registration for new 7th through 12th grade students on August 22.
Parents and guardians can call the Student Services Office at (320)982-7223 beginning August 17 to schedule a registration appointment. Enrollment forms are available on the Milaca Public Schools Website at www.milaca.k12.mn.us under High School, Student Services Office.
Registration appointments will not be made during Open House.
Dec 12 (Reuters) - Adtec Plasma Technology Co Ltd
* Says co’s unit IDX Inc plans to sell Tochigi-based real estate property on Dec. 15, for 165 million yen (including tax)
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WELCH, W.Va. (AP) – A West Virginia woman has been sentenced to up to eight years in prison in the deaths of two men whose bodies were found in a burning pickup truck.
The Bluefield Daily Telegraph reports 46-year-old Sheila Bailey of Crumpler was sentenced Wednesday in McDowell County Circuit Court. She pleaded guilty in March to charges in the 2014 deaths of 21-year-old Brandon Church and 46-year-old Clinton Mullins, both of Iaeger.
Investigators said Bailey’s husband, Donald Bailey, shot both men after an argument fueled by alcohol. He is serving two life sentences.
Sheila Bailey was accused of helping her husband burn the bodies. She was sentenced to five years for accessory after the fact for murder and one to three years for third-degree arson. She was ordered to serve them consecutively.
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SHARE COPY LINK Shasta Dam on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2017, was releasing its maximum amount of water, 79,000 cubic feet per second. Shasta is currently at 95 percent of capacity and more storms are on their way. McClatchy Sacramento Valley Water
Shasta Dam on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2017, was releasing its maximum amount of water, 79,000 cubic feet per second. Shasta is currently at 95 percent of capacity and more storms are on their way. McClatchy Sacramento Valley Water
Dr. Paul Lawrence was recognized by the Simpson County School Board as Administrator of the Year for his work as principal of Magee Elementary School.
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he wants to withdraw American troops from Syria "relatively soon" but not before their mission is completed, adding that negotiations over the crisis there should be part of a larger deal regarding Iran.
"We want to come home. We'll be coming home. But we want to leave a strong and lasting footprint, and that was a very big part of our discussion," Trump said at a joint news conference with French President Emmanuel Macron at the White House.
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49ers coach Kyle Shanahan was pleased with his players during their offseason work, but the real test will be how much they retain when they return.
I HAVE A BAD FEELING ABOUT THIS… German Development Minister: ‘Eight to Ten Million Refugees Are Still on The Way’
Emre Can has found spots for Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Philippe Coutinho in his Ultimate XI, but no Liverpool defenders make the cut.
The Germany international has pieced together a side made up of team-mates past and present, as well as a couple of star turns he has faced to lead the line.
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The 23-year-old has been fortunate to play alongside and against some of the finest players in the business over the course of his career.
Having graduated out of the academy ranks at Bayern Munich, Can worked with some of the top talent in his homeland.
He moved to Anfield in 2014, while making his debut for World Cup champions Germany in September 2015.
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With Liverpool enduring their share of defensive struggles this season, Can finds no space for any of those within Jurgen Klopp’s ranks within his back four.
Lazio attacker Keita Balde reportedly rejects the opportunity to sign for Everton during the summer transfer window.
Everton have reportedly failed in their attempt to try to sign Lazio attacker Keita Balde.
It has been well documented that the Toffees are keen on making offensive additions during the summer transfer window, but it appears that Keita is one player who will not be moving to Goodison Park.
According to Il Messaggero, Balde has opted to turn down the opportunity to move to Merseyside, despite an offer of £26m being accepted by his club.
It has been claimed that the 22-year-old - who scored 16 goals from 31 Serie A outings this season - is holding out for a transfer to Juventus.
It has been suggested that Everton are placing a lot of focus on Italy's top flight, with scout Carlo Jacomuzzi saying that the club are also looking at AC Milan's Carlos Bacca and Napoli's Duvan Zapata.
The Police Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters, ACP Jimoh Moshood, has said the killing of seven officers in Abuja has shown the need for the Special Anti-robbery Squad (SARS).
The officers were killed in Galadimawa area of the Federal Capital Territory on Monday night.
Speaking with reporters in Abuja on Tuesday, Moshood said efforts were in place to arrest those who killed the officers in the line of duty.
He added that the force would not leave any stone unturned in bringing the perpetrators to book.
“The killing of the policemen goes a long way to prove that the call for the disbandment of the SARS is not justified,” he said.
Janet Jackson's husband Wissam Al Mana wrote a heartfelt letter to the superstar on his website amid reports that the couple are estranged.
The pair recently became parents to a baby boy, Eissa Al Mana. A rep for Jackson did not confirm that they have split, but a message on his website next to a photo of Jackson professes his love for her, calling her the most beautiful person in the world.
The message ends: "We will be together in the Great Forever."
The singer showed off her a picture of her and her son for the first time Friday in a social media post .
LONDON, Dec 11 (IFR) - Anthony Martinez Vives, a director in Bank of America Merrill Lynch’s public sector financing business, has left the bank, according to sources.
Martinez Vives joined from BNP Paribas in 2012. His departure follows that of Raymond Seager, who bowed out of BAML in August.
Seager was head of the bank’s sovereign, supranational and agency debt capital markets business.
Seager’s responsibilities were taken on by Adrien De Naurois in September.
Martinez Vives did not respond to a request for comment. (Reporting by Helene Durand; editing by Sudip Roy, Julian Baker)
SEOUL, Aug 14 (Reuters) - South Korea's President Moon Jae-in on Monday declared there must be no war on the Korean peninsula and called on the North to halt its threatening behaviour as tensions between Pyongyang and Washington heighten with both hinting at military action.
"There must be no more war on the Korean Peninsula. Whatever ups and downs we face, the North Korean nuclear sitaution must be resolved peacefully," said Moon in opening remarks at a regular meeting with senior aides and advisers. The remarks were provided by the presidential Blue House.
"I am certain the United States will respond to the current situation calmly and responsibly in a stance that is equal to ours."
(Reporting by Christine Kim; Editing by Michael Perry)
FILE - In this Jan. 27, 2018, file photo, former Arizona state Sen. Debbie Lesko speaks with a constituent during the meeting of the state committee of the Arizona Republican Party in Phoenix. Lesko is running against Hiral Tipirneni in a special election, Tuesday, April 24, to fill the U.S. House seat vacated by Republican Rep. Trent Franks. Matt York, File AP Photo
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Eclipse Resources Corp:
* Eclipse Resources Corporation announces agreements to acquire New Utica Development Area (the “Flat Castle” project area) in Central Pennsylvania
* Eclipse Resources Corp - deal for $93.7 million
* Eclipse Resources - deal price is payable entirely in shares of Eclipse Resources’ common stock
* Eclipse Resources - co, unit entered agreement pursuant to which unit acquired right to buy all outstanding equity interests of Cardinal NE Holdings
* Eclipse Resources - unit acquired right to buy all outstanding equity interests of Cardinal NE for an aggregate purchase price of $18.3 million in cash​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
WINONA – A local mother and son duo will battle against three other teams for the chance to win $100,000 and the title of champions of Candy Crush, the new live action game show based on the mobile game airing on CBS.
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The U.S. military confirmed a ground-based rocket artillery strike, using the M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS), killed at least 50 Taliban leaders May 24 in southern Afghanistan. VOA's Mohammad Habibzada reports.
MILWAUKEE (WKOW) -- By now you've heard Punxsutawney Phil and Sun Prairie's Jimmy the Groundhog both predicted six more weeks of winter.
But other creatures in Wisconsin tested their talents too.
The Milwaukee County Zoo's groundhog died last year, so they turned to "Snow Lilly", the polar bear.
She saw her shadow Friday.
"When I was given the information about how groundhog day kind of started and that it was weather lore in Europe they used to use badgers and bears I kind of like the idea of using a polar bear," the zoo's Beth Rich told WISN.
In Racine County, the zoo's skunk, "Minnie", agreed with Snow Lilly, Phil and Jimmy.
The zoo's groundhog, Sunny retired this year.
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A Kansas Senate committee has advanced a budget-balancing proposal from Democrats to raise $1.2 billion over two years by increasing income taxes.
The Assessment and Taxation Committee on Tuesday forwarded a bill to the Senate that contains the plan. But the Republican-controlled panel specifically did not endorse the measure in its voice vote.
Majority Leader and Overland Park Republican Jim Denning said the Senate would debate tax issues Thursday.
The bill ends an income tax exemption for more than 330,000 farmers and business owners and restores a third tax bracket eliminated in 2012. It sets the top rate at 6.45 percent instead of the current 4.6 percent.
The committee refused to advance a plan from Republican Gov. Sam Brownback to boost cigarette and liquor taxes and business filing fees.
A man was shot and critically wounded Tuesday afternoon in the Roseland neighborhood, Chicago police said.
The man, 23, was shot just before 12:05 p.m. in the 11000 block of South Vernon Avenue and taken to Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, where he was in critical condition and being treated for several gunshot wounds, police said in a media notification.
The man may have been wounded in a drive-by shooting involving a white vehicle, according to police, who did not release further information regarding the circumstances of the shooting.
No one was in custody. Check back for updates.
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Two Kerry businesses have been named among the main winners in this year’s Georgina Campbell Awards.
QC’s Townhouse and Seafood Restaurant in Cahersiveen won the ‘Outstanding Guest Experience’ accolade, while The Boathouse Bistro at Dromquinna Manor in Kenmare was named ‘Atmospheric Restaurant of the Year’.
The judges describe the owners of QC’s, Andrew and Kate Cooke, as ‘an intrepid couple whose hands-on involvement makes this a special place to visit’.
The Boathouse Bistro is praised in its citation for having food ‘as delicious as it is stylishly presented’.
The prestigious Georgina Campbell awards are Ireland’s longest-running food and hospitality awards, and recognise excellence in Ireland’s hospitality industry.
Kate Cooke says it’s great to see Kerry businesses rising to the top against stiff competition:
Crest Hill police has released a sketch of a robbery suspect. It was more than a week ago that a suspect entered NuMark Credit Union at 2380 Caton Farm Road and demanded money. The offender was described as a white male, wearing a winter stocking cap with a baseball style bill and flaps on the side covering his face. He was wearing prescription style glasses. The suspect is believed to be in his mid-thirties, and had a skinny face. The offender was wearing blue colored “jogging style” pants, a blue winter jacket and blue gym shoes. He wore gloves and inferred he had a gun. Once he left the credit union he left in a white SUV with another person. If you know this person you’re advised to call Crime Stoppers of Will County (800) 323-6734 or text WILLCOCS and tip to 274634.
Gerardo Bustos was sentenced in federal court this morning for possession of child pornography. Bustos will spend 8 years behind bars, after will be on supervised release for 10 years, pay $5,000 in restitution and pay $5,000 to the Victims of Trafficking Act.
Court documents say during a search of Bustos’s home in December 2016 in Odessa, 20 images and 100 videos of child pornography were found on Bustos’s phone and Bustos admitted he used the social media app KIK to download and trade child pornography.
Many of the files were toddlers and prepubescent children.
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A Lafayette man charged for the battery and robbery of a 76-year-old couple in their Lafayette home last August has been sentenced for the crime. Joseph Burns,24, was found guilty by a Tippecanoe County jury in March of several charges, including burglary with a deadly weapon, criminal confinement and robbery resulting in bodily injury.
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DAKAR, Senegal (AP) - The World Food Program says five people were hurt when a small plane with its humanitarian service was involved in an accident during takeoff from a remote airstrip in Congo's Kasai region.
A United Nations statement on Wednesday says two crew members and three passengers sustained minor injuries in the accident in Kamonia.
It gives no further details, saying the cause of the crash will be investigated.
The statement says the five people have been taken to a local medical facility and a helicopter and plane have been mobilized to take them to the capital, Kinshasa for further treatment.
Epic Wednesday gets underway on the Sab playing field at Vigie, Castries to kick off the official launch of the 2017 Carnival festival.
Epic Wednesday is the first official Carnival event produced by the newly establiahed Events Company of Saint Lucia.
Saint Lucia Carnival has been integrated into the new Soleil Summer Festival.
The Austin New Church held Easter service under Interstate 35 between 7th and 8th Streets downtown that included live music, a free lunch and communion to recognize the dignity of people who find themselves homeless in the Austin community. Members of several churches joined them to serve food and hugs along with donations of socks, shoes and other necessities for those in need.
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Did he fit the profile? The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story premieres 1/17 on FX.
A group of Gulfport middle schoolers is preparing for an international level of competition. The robotics teams at Bayou View Middle School are advancing to the VEX Robotics World Championship.
The provincial government is finally setting up an all-party committee on democratic reform. It will look at everything from campaign finance laws to electoral reform, but there is no guarantee the recommendations will be approved before the next election. NTV’s Michael Connors reports.
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Arizona high school player is the first female athlete to earn a college football scholarship. Becca Longo is not the first female to play college football, but she’s still made football history. She signed a letter of intent to Adams State University in Colorado next year.
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MEXICO CITY (AP) - The U.S. Embassy in Mexico says it is grateful for the Mexican government's offer to help the victims of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico.
The embassy said Friday in a statement that "our governments have expressed their continued solidarity in the face of natural disasters that have ravaged both our countries."
The Mexican government said Wednesday it was sending 30 tons of bottled water and mosquito repellant to Puerto Rico.
The administration of President Donald Trump had been criticized for what some saw as a tardy response to the hurricane, which killed about 34 people directly and indirectly.
Some media outlets had portrayed Mexico's aid offer as slap in the face to the Trump administration, with which Mexico has had a rocky relationship.
To heroism and generosity. Fulton County Sheriff Richard Giardino commended civilians on Monday for their actions after Henry Ross III crashed his snowmobile on the Great Sacandaga Lake last Friday night.
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Albert did not attend the Jaguars' opening day of offseason workouts Monday as he seeks a new contract, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports.
Albert was acquired from the Dolphins in late February for a 2018 seventh-round pick, and although he still has two years remaining on the five-year, $47 million pact he signed back in 2014, Albert is already searching for a new deal in Jacksonville. Since the workouts that started Monday are voluntary, the Jags cannot fine Albert for not attending, but that doesn't mean the team won't be bothered by his absence. In what will be his 10th season, Albert is projected to start at left tackle for the Jaguars, making his situation an unwanted development at a key position.
BY PAUL CRAIG ROBERTS – It must be wonderful being Vladimir Putin and being the most powerful person on earth. And not even have to say so yourself. The US Democratic Party is saying it for Putin along with the entirety of the Western presstitute media and the CIA and FBI also. The Russian media doesn’t have to brag about Putin’s power. Megyn Kelly, the Western presstitutes, and Western leaders are doing it for them: Putin is so powerful that he is able to place in office his choice for the President of the United States.
The Bulloch Academy wrestling dynasty did it again.
The Gators claimed their 4th straight GISA state wrestling title in Americus Saturday. Bulloch had 12 wrestlers reach at least the semifinals.
Bulloch has been state champion or state runner-up each season since 2011. This win is their 5th state title overall.
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The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey bus terminal in Manhattan was evacuated Monday morning following an explosion of unknown origin, according to New York City police. One suspect was in custody, police said.
First responders on the scene of an explosion at Port Authority building in Manhattan on Monday, Dec. 11, 2017.
First responders on the scene of an explosion at Port Authority building in Manhattan on Monday, Dec. 11, 2017.
Historic City News is pleased to report that once again, participants will come from 75 different beaches in the United States and the world to compete for trophies and prizes in the Florida Skim-board Pro/Am.
The Vilano Beach Classic will be held on August 25th, 26th, and finish on Sunday August 27th with awards ceremonies and the traditional cookout. There are 11 amateur divisions with a limit of 150 amateur entries.
There will be a Saturday night party with videos of the competition so far and prior parts of the Crossover Pro/Am held in Tampa and Orlando a few days before.
Entry deadline is midnight, August 22nd.
Download the entry form at rundropslide.com/flproam and fax to (904) 823-9885. Make checks payable to Run Drop Slide and mail to: 1102 Sand Dollar CT, Vilano Beach FL 32084 or call (904) 540-1189.
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It looks like manufacturers are already targeting Android O for their next round of device launches. A leaked user agent profile for a pair of Sony devices shows that they’re working on something for the latest version of Android.
The devices are modeled G8341 and G8342, and aside from their software versions and word that a 1080p display is in store, there’s not much else to know at this time.
It’s little surprise that Sony already has their hands on the code needed to get going on making O phones. After all, the third developer preview finalized the APIs being introduced, and Sony has made a point of getting head starts on these things in recent times. We’ll share more as more details come to light.
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Dar es Salaam. The disbursement of insured deposits for the five liquidated five community banks will commence at the end of this month, the Depository Insurance Board (DIB) has announced.
A BID statement said on Monday that the payments for depositors with Njombe Community Bank, Meru Community Bank, Kagera Farmers’ Cooperative Bank, Covenant Bank for Women and Efata Bank will start on 28th March this year.
In January this year, the Bank of Tanzania (BoT) cancelled licences for the five aforementioned banks and placed them under receivership.
The BoT said the lenders breached core capital rules.
The family of a seventeen-year-old girl who was attacked by a shark while surfing alongside her father in Australia say they took comfort knowing that she “died doing something that she loved”.
The girl has been named as Laeticia Maree Brouwer, from a suburb south of Perth in the state of Western Australia, who was on a beachside holiday with her family.
She was attacked as her mother and two sisters watched from the beach.
Steve Evans, Laeticia’s uncle, read a statement from the family, saying they were “terribly heartbroken”.
"Laeticia will be greatly missed by her family, friends and everyone who knew her," he said, holding back tears.
SACRAMENTO — Sheldon High School was locked down early Monday afternoon after a reported stabbing.
The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department said the stabbing happened on campus around 1:30 p.m.
Deputies did not say if anyone was arrested.
According to the Elk Grove Unified School District, Smedberg Middle School — which is next door to Sheldon — was not locked down.
There was no information immediately available on what led to the stabbing or how severe any injuries were.
The Cancer in the Constitution
The problem with the Second Amendment is that lawmakers stopped making laws to match the technological advances of weaponry.
LANSING, Mich. (AP) – Michigan’s northern Lower Peninsula is experiencing a bear boom.
The black bear population has risen 29 percent in the region since 2012 and almost 50 percent since 2000, according to wildlife management specialist Kevin Swanson of the Department of Natural Resources.
Swanson says complaints about nuisance bears are increasing, especially in the Baldwin management unit, which extends from Muskegon County north to Leelanau County.
Our media partners at Mlive.com report Swanson recently told the state Natural Resources Commission the bear harvest should be increased significantly in the Baldwin area.
He says the Upper Peninsula population has grown by a more manageable 11 percent since 2012.
There are about 9,700 bears in the U.P. and over 15,000 statewide. Swanson is proposing a quota increase from 5,806 in 2016 to 5,925 for the 2017-18 season.
Aung San Suu Kyi stripped of human rights award
The ‘best hope’ for the Rohingya people
Failure to denounce ‘ethnic cleansing’
This enhanced episode breaks down the truth behind the players, dealers, and doctors behind the drug trade in “the City of Angels”, Los Angeles.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Arkansas' top prison official says two disturbances at a maximum security facility began when prisoners managed to escape solitary fenced in areas during their recreation breaks.
One disturbance involved three officers being held hostage by inmates.
Correction Department Director Wendy Kelley spoke to lawmakers on Monday about last week's incident at the Maximum Security Unit in Tucker. She says it began when two inmates escaped from their solitary recreation pens and followed two officers escorting another inmate inside.
The department has said an incident on July 22 that prompted a guard to fire warning shots into the air also involved inmates escaping the recreation cages.
John Mayer is obsessed with himself.
The 'Free Fallin' hitmaker has confessed that he is "self-centered" but insists he doesn't think everything he does is great.
He said: "Well, like, I'm about myself, I'm self-centered, but I don't think everything I do is great. But I think about everything I do all of the time. More, all the time. All I do is think about what I do. Horrible, it's a horrible existence."
The 39-year-old singer credits music for helping to give him some sort of peace.
He added: "But then I'll go in the studio, and I'll come back and listen and I'll go, 'Oh, that is a great drumbeat. Listen to that guitar tone.
April 28 Monotype Imaging Holdings Inc:
* Monotype announces first quarter 2017 results
* Q1 non-GAAP earnings per share $0.16
* Q1 loss per share $0.03
* Monotype Imaging Holdings Inc - revenue for quarter was $52.5 million, an increase of 5%, year over year
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.11, revenue view $53.9 million -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Sees Q2 revenue $54.0 million -$58.0 million
* Sees Q2 non-gaap earnings per diluted share $0.08-$0.12
* Sees Q2 gaap earnings per diluted share in range of loss of$0.04per share - profit of $0.00per share
* Sees 2017 revenue of $229.0 million-$237.0 million
* Sees 2017 gaap earnings per diluted share of $0.04-$0.12
* Sees 2017 non-gaap earnings per diluted share of $0.54-$0.62
* Fy2017 earnings per share view $0.55, revenue view $232.8 million -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
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Dates get underway after the Marshall Tucker Band takes part in January’s sold-out Southern Rock Cruise.
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ISLAMABAD-Lucky Star Club outclassed Rawal Town Club by 8 wickets in the Fazal Mehmood National Club Cricket Championship 2017 match played here at Bhutto Cricket Ground on Monday.
Put into bat first, Rawal Town were all out for 146 in 39.5 overs. Asif Raza hit unbeaten 27, M Ibrar 24 and Ghaffar Hussain 22. Raheel Qaiser Malik captured 4-20 and Furqan Majeed 2-21. In reply, Lucky Star achieved the target in 24.5 overs losing just 2 wickets. Opener Naseer Ullah hammered unbeaten 65 with the help of 6 fours and Tauseef remained unbeaten for 49, hitting 6 boundaries. Uzair Waheed captured 1-18.
Lucky Star coach and mentor Ch Wasif Bajwa congratulated his team over fantastic victory and hoped that the team would continue giving such superb performances on regular basis.
Premier John Horgan will be announcing the fate of the Site C Dam later today.
The NDP will either give the green light on the nearly ten billion dollar project already two years into development, or will drop the axe on over 2,000 jobs.
Last month, the BC Utilities Commission released a report explaining suspending and restarting the dam would cost the government an additional $3.6 billion.
An in-person technical briefing is set for 10:30 AM followed by a media conference at 11:30 AM.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Sunac China Holdings Ltd:
* TSE CHI WAI TENDERED RESIGNATION AS AN INDEPENDENT NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Life jackets and safety equipment is a legal requirement on all boating crafts but many boaters are not getting the message.
The Ontario Provincial Police’s Marine Unit of the Georgian Bay Detachment stopped several vessels recently where operators had no life jackets or any other safety equipment aboard.
“Vessel operators need to check that they have on board sufficient life jackets for every person(s) on board and required safety equipment prior to leaving the shore,” said Const. Dave Hobson.
Constables K. Beatty and J. Villeneuve regularly crew the Thomas P. Coffin patrol vessel between Wasaga Beach and Twelve Mile Bay to save lives, reduce injuries and educate the public about safe boating practices.
Authorities say the Rev. Paul Wancura, 87, was left tied up for days in his Shelter Island home. ABC 7
FILE - In this Monday, May 14, 2018, file photo, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov prepares to take a questions during a news conference in Moscow, Russia. Russia's foreign ministry said in a statement on Wednesday that Lavrov would hold talks with North Korea’s foreign policy chief to discuss bilateral issues as well as the overall situation on the Korean peninsula. Alexander Zemlianichenko, File AP Photo
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The Shangri-La group’s diffusion arm, Hotel Jen, continues its expansion with the opening of its tenth property in the Guomao neighbourhood of Beijing’s central business district. Occupying the first 22 floors of China World’s Tower B, the hotel has, perhaps, the strongest Millennial footprint of the bunch, featuring a host of desirable perks such as a dedicated co-working space and a gastropub with its own brewery – the only such restaurant in the area.
IGEL is a 100 percent channel-driven company – and for good reason: it’s our commitment to the channel that drives our success.
Last year IGEL made some substantial investments in our channel program. Our goal? To empower our partners so that they could build vibrant IGEL practices. Those channel investments lead to a staggering 95% increase in IGEL software sales last year in the U.S. alone, and a 555% increase globally in software sales, year over year for Q1.
Now, we’re being recognized for the success of our strategy. CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has given the IGEL Partner Program a 5-Star rating in its 2017 Partner Program Guide. The annual guide recognizes partner programs that create significant growth opportunities for channel partners. It’s an elite subset of vendors – just those that offer solution providers the best, of the best, in partnering elements.
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41-year-old Rita Dominic looking beautiful in selfies snapped on new year’s day where she went for a swim at the beach with some family members and friends.
The Nollywood actress still had on her flawless beauty despite the absence of makeup on her face.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — A government watchdog is urging the Education Department to resume the process of forgiving student loans for tens of thousands Americans who were defrauded by for-profit colleges.
In a report published Monday, the Office of Inspector General, an independent body within the education agency, recommends that the department restart “review, approval, and discharge process” for defrauded students.
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos has come under criticism for stalling the review of over 95,000 claims for loan cancellations. The agency has not approved a single claim during her time in office and DeVos’ critics charge that she is looking out for industry interests.
The AP reported in October that the department is considering abandoning the Obama-era practice of full loan forgiveness in favor of partial relief.
The department did not immediately comment.
Court records show that a mother jailed in Las Vegas and accused of concealing the death of a child whose body was found in the garage of an abandoned St. Louis-area house is sought on criminal charges in two Illinois counties.
Documents obtained Wednesday by The Associated Press show that 35-year-old Elizabeth Odell-Quate was jailed June 6 on a felony forgery warrant issued in June 2016 in St. Clair County, Illinois.
She and her husband, Jason Scott Quate, now also face felony charges in Belleville, Illinois, of concealing the girl's body.
Documents show Odell-Quate is named in a warrant issued on a larceny charge in December 2015 in Madison County, Illinois.
The sheriff's office in Edwardsville, Illinois, told authorities in Las Vegas that her extradition wasn't sought in that case.
A woman tells @abc13houston what she saw and heard in the moments after a child was shot and killed in Southwest Houston at 4 #Breaking pic.twitter.com/OKUEy0gAp7 — Elissa Rivas (@ElissaRivas13) June 14, 2017
A 10-month-old boy has died after a shooting in southwest Houston, police said.Police arrived on the scene in the 5300 block of North Braeswood just after 1:30 p.m. Wednesday. According to investigators, the child was outside with his father when three men started shooting.The father ran to a nearby Valero gas station for help."He was screaming and said 'somebody shot my baby,'" eyewitness Mari Hidalgo said.Police are still searching for the three suspects.Anyone with information is asked to call the Houston Police Department.
Liverpool forward Sadio Mane has teamed up with Liverpool Foundation and Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine to launch Malawi HIV awareness project.
The campaign is set to encourage youngsters in the south African country to 'access education and health services' designed to help in the fight against the virus.
Ahead of the Reds’ Champions League semi-final fixture against Roma on Tuesday, the Senegal international was present at the Anfield Sports and Community Centre to launch the programme with coaches from Malawi and the LFC Foundation.
Photos from Philly's Fourth of July
Our staff photojournalists cover the festivities, concerts, parades and fireworks of Philly's Welcome America Fourth of July week-long celebrations.
A legislative panel on Wednesday approved Gov. Asa Hutchinson's proposals to provide $6.4 million in rainy-day funds to several agencies, ranging from the Arkansas Economic Development Commission to the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. The Republican governor's proposals cleared the Legislative Council's Performance Evaluation and Expenditure Review Subcommittee.
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If you can’t sleep, you can blame your desk job!
Sitting at a desk all day can cause sleep apnea. Here’s why:
When you sit for long periods, blood and water pool in your legs. And if you sit long enough and collect a lot of fluid in your legs, when you lie down to go to sleep, gravity causes this fluid to flow to your neck. In some people, so much fluid moves to the neck that it puts pressure on the throat, causing it to collapse from the pressure. This leads to obstructive sleep apnea and makes it difficult to breathe and get a good night’s sleep. Sleep apnea can ultimately lead to heart disease, too.
So what’s the fix? Take a walk every hour while you’re at work to prevent fluid retention in your legs.
The former candidate for Brooklyn ​district ​attorney who ​all but ​ensured DA Ken Thompson’s victory over ​incumbent Charles Hynes by dropping out of the race – and was ​then ​hired...
The California native, who is currently on staff at Princeton University, strongly believes in the relevance of poetry.
“I am so deeply honored to have been appointed by the Librarian of Congress, and I'm thrilled that the position of Poet Laureate will allow me to profess my deep and ongoing conviction that poetry really does matter to an even broader national audience,” Smith says.
Graywolf has published three collections of poetry from Smith, including Life On Mars, a sci-fi-tinged exploration on the meaning of life, science, and time. The book won the Pulitzer in 2011.
“Tracy K. Smith is the poet that we need as Poet Laureate right now," says executive editor Jeff Shotts. "... [S]he shows us an America that is infinite and that is made of a boundless music.”
Smith's tenure will begin in September 2017.
Mendefera, 02 January 2017 – Residents of Dirko, Mefleso, Tzigirdale and Igri-Mekhel of Imni-Haili sub-zone have reassured commitment to continue soil and water conservation popular activities initiated in their respective areas.
The inhabitants pointed out that the precious soil and water conservation popular campaigns have positive impacted this year’s abundant harvest and prevention of land degradation due to erosion.
Mr. Mengis Teame, head of the Ministry of Agriculture branch in the sub-zone, indicated that with the recommendations and regular follow-ups from experts in the agricultural field, the inhabitants of the sub-zone have constructed 24,000 km terraces and 3,552 meter cubes of embankments to supplement their agricultural efforts.
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The purchasing managers’ index compiled by the Stellenbosch-based Bureau for Economic Research and Absa Bank Ltd., dropped to 47.9 in June from 49.8 in May. A reading below 50 indicates contraction in the factory sector.
Business sentiment and the rand have wiped out all the gains that came on the back of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s ascent to the power since December. Manufacturing, which accounts for about 13 per cent of gross domestic product, shrank in the first quarter, contributing to the economy’s biggest contraction in nine years. The PMI level suggests “that the sector is unlikely to stage a solid recovery,” Absa said in an emailed statement on Monday.
Power utility Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd. implemented rolling blackouts last month after protesters blockaded roads and attacked staff as wage negotiations broke down. This may also have damped confidence in June, Absa said.
The Marlins designated Moore for assignment Monday, Andre Fernandez of the Miami Herald reports.
After winning a roster spot out of spring training, Moore had settled into the smaller half of a platoon at first base with Justin Bour, producing four hits in 11 at-bats. Moore's lack of versatility hurt his odds of sticking with the big club on a long-term basis, however, and the return for Martin Prado (hamstring) from the 10-day disabled list ultimately forced the Marlins to make a roster move. Assuming Moore goes unclaimed off waivers, look for him to report to Triple-A New Orleans.
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(AP) – A couple flying to Costa Rica for their wedding later this week were removed from a United Airlines flight in Houston for not following crew instructions. Passenger Michael Hohl tells Houston television station KHOU he and his fiancé moved to empty seats because another passenger was asleep Saturday in their ticketed seats.
They insisted they complied with a flight attendant to return to their proper seats, but a federal air marshal came aboard the flight and asked they get off. They were rebooked on another flight Sunday. The airline said in a statement the couple repeatedly tried to sit in upgraded seats they didn’t buy and wouldn’t move. United has been under fire for the contentious removal of a doctor from a plane in Chicago last week.
A man has died and two other people have been rescued after their boat capsized in Sydney's south.
Emergency services were called to Bate Bay in Cronulla at 9.40am on Wednesday after reports a boat had overturned.
A man and a woman were rescued from the water, suffering minor injuries, while a man in his 40s was pronounced dead after being treated by paramedics onshore.
NEW YORK (Reuters) - J.P. Morgan on Wednesday upgraded its projection on U.S. economic growth in the second quarter to 2.75 percent from 2.25 percent following the release of advance trade balance data in April.
FILE PHOTO: A sign outside the headquarters of JP Morgan Chase & Co in New York, U.S., September 19, 2013. REUTERS/Mike Segar/File Photo
The Commerce Department said earlier Wednesday its initial reading on trade deficit on traded goods was $68.19 billion last month, compared with a upwardly revised deficit of $68.59 billion in March.
This year’s Sound on Sound Fest in McDade, Texas, has been cancelled. Festival organizers cited “several recent roadblocks outside of our control” as reason for the cancellation, which they said was their “only real option.” The fest was scheduled to take place November 10-12 in Sherwood Forest just outside Austin. All ticket holders will be refunded in full for the cost of their tickets. This year’s Sound on Sound was slated to feature performances by Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Iggy Pop, Grizzly Bear, Blood Orange, the Shins, and more. Find the festival’s full announcement below.
Sound on Sound’s organizers have also announced that the majority of artists and bands that were set to perform at the festival will be rescheduled to perform shows at venues around the Austin area. Fans who purchased tickets to Sound on Sound will be given first opportunity to purchase single tickets to any of the makeup shows, which will take place this fall. The schedule for those shows will be announced October 16.
Murder Trial: "He was going to take the fall for everything if things go left"
Cities Ready To Resist Trump Calls For Deportations
Local leaders in at least 30 states are taking a defiant stance against threats by the incoming Trump administration to deport immigrants living illegally in local communities.
Columbia Police Department Arrests Man for Domestic Assault
COLUMBIA - The Columbia Police Department arrested a 35-year-old man around 9:30 a.m. Thursday on two warrants for domestically assaulting a woman they say he kidnapped in November.
According to a probable cause statement, Christopher Mears resisted arrest in Callaway County from the Sheriff's Department. The victim said Mears grabbed her head and shoved her against a large metal storage container and made her bleed. The victim said the two were romantically involved.
Mears was previously convicted of third degree and second degree domestic assault, according to the probable cause statement.
Mears was on probabtion, but was put in jail Thursdsay on a $70,000 bond.
Some South Georgia First Responders were in for a surprise when a Wild Adventures truck arrived at the Lowndes County Fire Station with Harlem Globetrotter "Torch" and she put on a little show to say thank you for all that the first responders do!
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Western Union Co:
* WESTERN UNION CO - ‍ANNOUNCED ADDITIONAL DETAILS ON PLANS TO MOVE ITS GLOBAL HEADQUARTERS ​
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Don's Used Photo Equipment stands amidst a hardened strip of industry on Irving Boulevard, near what's now the heart of the Design District. When Don Puckett opened the store in 1997 he started hearing essentially the same thing every day from customers: "This is expensive, does it work?" "People come in all the time and say, 'Oh, that's the $800 piece, does it work?' Well if it works, I'm going to charge you more," he says.
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Founder of Christ Embassy Church, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, has released prophecies for 2017. He pointed out that 2017 would be a year of flourishing for all, even as he compared the flourishing to that of a palm tree which flourishes and grows irrespective of whatever season it is. The pastor made this known on Sunday. […]
For the 12th consecutive year, Vallejo’s Cal Maritime is participating in Super Sunday programs designed to improve preparation and graduation rates for African American students, organizers said.
This month, events were scheduled for three area churches.
Speakers attend the church services, and at their conclusion, Cal Maritime representatives are there with materials about all aspects of the university and to take questions from prospective students and their families, they said.
An event was held this past Sunday at the Old Path Miracle Catherdral COGIC on Arkasas Street. Another Super Sunday event is planned for Sunday, Feb. 19 at 11 a.m. at the Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 1905 Florida St.
California State University campuses leaders will visit more than 100 churches during this year’s Super Sunday programs.
For more information, visit calstate.edu/supersunday.
Real Madrid are set to sign a new centre-back in the summer transfer window as Portuguese defender. The experience centre-back’s current deal with the LaLiga giants expires at the end of the season and the former Manchester United and Juventus target has been tempted by a big-money move from the Far East and he will be joining a Chinese Super League club (probably Hebei Fortune) in July.who is getting some regular game time at the Etihad Stadium despite the expensive signing of John Stones last season.The Argentinean defender hasand his contract with Manchester City is set to expire in June 2020. Reports in Portugal claim the 29-year-old is the Merengues’ favourite pick to replace Pepe in the 2017/18 campaign.
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Emergency crews are investigating a fatal crash on Wendell Ford Parkway in Muhlenberg County.
It happened around 12:30 p.m. Friday near mile-marker 50 of the parkway.
Kentucky State Police say the driver, Andretta Dear, of Ohio, left the roadway, and her car rolled over.
Four juveniles were hurt. Two were flown to a Nashville hospital, and two were taken to a local hospital by ambulance.
The road is now back open
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Gardai have confirmed they are looking to locate the driver of a vehicle who left the scene of a serious road collision in County Limerick.
A number of people, including two children, were taken to University Hospital Limerick (UHL) following the accident which happened near Askeaton shortly after 4pm on Tuesday.
A stretch of the N69 was closed to traffic for several hours as emergency services attended the scene.
None of those who were hospitalised sustained serious injuries.
A spokesperson for the Garda Press Office has confirmed the driver of one of the vehicles failed to remain at the scene of the collision which happened at Wallace’s Cross on the Limerick side of the village.
Gardai at Newcastle West are investigating and can be contacted at (069) 20650.
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LOS ANGELES — Authorities say an explosion left a home in Los Angeles severely damaged.
It happened around 3 p.m. Wednesday in Canoga Park and scattered wood, clothing and other debris in the backyard pool and on neighboring homes.
The Los Angeles Fire Department says no one was injured.
SEOUL, April 3 South Korea's Hyundai Motor Co and Kia Motors Corp on Monday said "weaker sales in China" likely had an impact on overseas sales in March, when a diplomatic row over a missile system led to a rise in anti-Korean sentiment.
"We have seen a recent drop in dealership traffic in China as consumer sentiment towards Korean products overall is low and competitors are initiating special promotions targeting our customers," the two said in a joint statement.
The pair earlier on Monday posted on-year declines in overseas sales for March, without disclosing a country-by-country breakdown.
Hyundai Motor suspended production at one of its Chinese plants from March 24 to April 4, fuelling concern that diplomatic tension over Seoul's deployment of a U.S. missile defence system may be hurting sales of South Korean automakers. (Reporting by Hyunjoo Jin)
× Avon police looking for suspect after man shot in the chest Saturday night
AVON, Ind. — Around 10:15 p.m. Saturday, Avon police responded to reports of a person shot.
Once they arrived at the 100 block of Avon Village Drive, they found one man suffering from at least one gunshot wound to the chest.
Police are still looking for the suspect, but believe this is an isolated incident.
They say they do not believe the public is in any danger at this time.
The Assistant Chief of the Avon Police Department, Brian Nugent, said they are talking to witnesses to try to figure out just what happened.
“We do have an individual who has been identified as a witness and detectives are following up on suspect information as we speak,” he said.
Officials say the victim was shot outside of the house.
His current condition is unknown.
The investigation is ongoing.
Blandino is still in consideration for winning the Reds' final bench spot, MLB.com's Mark Sheldon reports. Blandino is hitting .387/.424/.484 in 33 big league plate appearances through Sunday in spring training.
Working against Blandino is that he has options remaining and Cliff Pennington and Phil Gosselin, his veteran competitors, do not. Blandino was a first-round draft pick back in 2014 but has taken a long time to develop, finally having a breakthrough of sorts at two levels last year. His upside right now appears to be as a utility infielder, and the long-term prospects don't seem great with Eugenio Suarez and Nick Senzel locked in on the left side of the infield.
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CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Police Department is planning to expand a pilot program that gives detainees arrested for drugs the option of treatment or jail time.
The Chicago Sun-Times reports that the department launched the diversion program in 2016. It was created to help stem the annual deaths related to heroin and fentanyl overdoses on the city’s west side.
The results of the program were studied by the University of Chicago Health Lab. Professor Harold Pollack says the police did a good job of selecting candidates who didn’t have violent histories.
The department is planning to expand the program next year. Under the revamped program, patrol officers will identify candidates for diversion, and experts will evaluate them for entry into the appropriate therapy. The department hopes to grow the program citywide.
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An animal cruelty charge has been laid against a British Columbia man after a dog nearly died of a serious flea infestation.
The B.C. SPCA said in a release that an older terrier named Rascal was rushed to an animal hospital on Vancouver Island earlier this year after losing about 85 per cent of his blood to fleas.
Animal protection officer Tina Heary said the dog was "literally dying from fleas" when he came into the group's care.
Heary says people know fleas can cause itchy skin and irritation, but don't always realize the insects feast on blood.
The B.C. SPCA says Rascal recovered after receiving life-saving blood transfusions and is now thriving in a new home.
Rascal at a fundraiser after recovering. (BC SPCA)
It says Gary Bob of Lantzville has been charged with one count of animal cruelty under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act.
Welcome to today's Sunderland AFC live blog for Tueday, April 18.
The Black Cats' chances of staying in the Premier League are looking perilous at best after they failed to beat West Ham at home on Saturday.
Wahbi Khazri playerwatch: Outcast's performance a stick used to beat manager David Moyes
Wahbi Khazri was the star of the show as he returned to the fold to great effect, scoring direct from a corner.
And that put yet more pressure on manager David Moyes who has largely ignored the creative player all season, despite his side's lack of goals and flair.
On Saturday he was jeered by many sections of the home supporters, but reports today suggest that he still has the backing of the club's board.
As always we want you to get involved and you can do so by tweeting us at @ChronicleSAFC and over on Facebook .
Updates throughout the day from James Hunter and Craig Johns.
'Frustration is to be expected'. David Moyes reacts to Sunderland fans' calls for his head
NEW YORK (AP) — A family-owned movie theater in New York City known as a destination for independent and foreign films has screened its last films.
On Sunday, Lincoln Plaza Cinemas closed down after 37 years in operation. The theater's landlord plans to renovate the space and replace it with a new theater complex.
The six-screen, underground theater opened in 1981 and was a location for patrons to view art house and foreign films that often did not see wide theatrical release.
Last week, Sunshine Cinema on Houston Street — another independent theater — closed to make way for a new office building.
Skeleton of beached rorqual gets new home in Ghent Cathedral
The skeleton of Leo, the rorqual that was washed up in the Port of Ghent, East Flanders has been given a new home. From today Leo will spend several months at Saint-Bavo’s Cathedral. The cathedral is one of four locations in the city that will be displaying items of special scientific interest as part of an exhibition by the University of Ghent.
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Skeleton of beached rorqual gets new home in Ghent Cathedral
The skeleton of Leo, the rorqual that was washed up in the Port of Ghent, East Flanders has been given a new home. From today Leo will spend several months at Saint-Bavo’s Cathedral. The cathedral is one of four locations in the city that will be displaying items of special scientific interest as part of an exhibition by the University of Ghent.
Hottest day of year in Karachi
KARACHI: The country continued to sizzle in the heat on Wednesday, with its largest city recording the hottest day of the year. The mercury shot up to 45°C in Karachi as another bout of heatwave continued to prevail in the metropolis. Similar scorching temperatures were recorded elsewhere in Sindh earlier: Larkana 46°C, Dadu 45°C and Sukkur 44°C. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, mainly hot and dry weather is expected to prevail in most cities including Lahore, Faisalabad, Multan, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Larkana, DI Khan, Sibbi, and Makran divisions in the first week of June.
New York emergency services have responded to an “attempted terrorist attack” at the city’s Port Authority, one of Manhattan’s busiest commuter hubs.
Police Commissioner, James O’Neil, confirmed at a press conference that suspect, 27-year-old Akayed Ullah, tried to detonate a “low-tech device strapped to his body” that resulted in injuries to himself and three others.
None of the injuries are life-threatening and the suspect is in custody.
The explosion struck the Port Authority Bus Terminal around 7:20 a.m. (12:20 GMT), at the start of the city’s rush hour.
Despite the change in head coaches from Tom Herman to Major Applewhite, the Houston Cougars are still a program that plans on heavily recruiting East Texas.
Applewhite spent the passed two years at Houston as the offensive coordinator, so there wasn't much worry when it came to the Cougars offering the regions top athletes. But there has been a noticeable spike in the passed weeks. Apple white has even landed a few big verbal commits, including Lufkin receiver Malik Jackson.
Houston currently has offered the following East Texans:
Chance Amie, Tyler Lee, QB, 6-3, 190
Kris Dike, Van, OL, 6-6, 283
Dekalen Goodson, John Tyler, DE/OLB, 6-2, 209
Michael Sanchez, Gladewater, TE/OL, 6-5, 327
Tyree Wilson, West Rusk, LB, 6-5, 225
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The Research Team at Natixis, in its Strategic Daily report, highlighted that the slope of US curve too flat from 10 to 30 years.
Key Points:
In light of US fundamentals and since the Eurozone is still in the grips of QE, one would expect the US swap curve to be steeper than the EZ swap curve.
This is not so, notably at the long end. Whereas the 10-30Y slope reaches 26bp in the US, in the Eurozone it reaches 68bp.
This significant differential, in favour of the EZ curve, stems mainly from the selloff experienced by EZ debts at 30 years, which were undermined by the tapering rumours and by the rebound in EZ inflation.
Rather surprisingly, even though quite rapidly the view was that Donald Trump’s election would spur an acceleration in the US CPI, a deterioration in the US fiscal balance and a sea change in the regulatory environment for banks, this did not lead to a steepening of the US 10Y-30Y segment, on the contrary since the slope has flattened from 35bp to 26bp since 8 November.
March 29 Acorda Therapeutics Inc:
* Acorda announces long-term safety data for cvt-301
* New drug application (NDA) submission planned by end Q2 2017
* Plans to file a marketing authorization application (MAA) in europe by end of 2017
* Pulmonary function measures over 12 months comparable between CVT-301 and observational control group
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The Royal Oman Police recently appointed an Omani female officer as the head of a police station for the first time. Lieutenant Colonel Shaikhah Bint Ashour Al Hambasiyah, the new head of Watayah police station in the capital, Muscat, said that she was happy and felt proud to be the first Omani woman in the post.
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(CNN) The official opening of UK parliament and the Queen's Speech -- a key annual event in which the government lays out its policy agenda -- will take place two days later than scheduled following the result of the snap election last week.
Andrea Leadsom, leader of the House of Commons, announced the date change on Thursday.
"The Government has agreed with Buckingham Palace that the State Opening of Parliament will take place on 21 June 2017," Leadsom said in a statement, according to the UK Press Association.
The Queen's Speech had been scheduled for June 19 but there has been speculation in British media outlets for days that a delay appeared to be on the cards in the wake of the Conservative Party's lackluster election performance.
Do you know a woman in the West Michigan community whose work in the area of environmental activism flies under the radar? The West Michigan Environmental Action Council (WMEAC) wants her name.
WMEAC is looking for the West Michigan community’s Hidden Heroines, “female leaders in our West Michigan community who are working to improve our environment and keep our community safe.”
The organization will celebrate West Michigan’s Hidden Heroines as part of its annual 2018 Women and the Environment Symposium, taking place Feb. 15 – March 1.
WMEAC is accepting nominations through Jan. 26 for three Hidden Heroine awards: Woman of Vision, Woman of Inspiration and Woman of Hope. To find out more about each award category and to nominate someone visit WMEAC.
A selection committee will choose the three winners, who will be announced during the symposium.
Peggy Shepard, from We Act for Environmental Justice in Harlem, New York City, will serve at the 2018 keynote speaker.
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Highway traffic cameras show an SUV striking a school bus following a police pursuit in Robbinsdale.
Witnesses also said the SUV struck several vehicles during the pursuit before it hit the bus Monday morning. Cameras from the Minnesota Department of Transportation show at least three responding ambulances.
Robbinsdale police would not confirm injuries to children on the bus, but some reports say several students were taken to area hospitals to be evaluated.
INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (AP) — Victoria Azarenka has been awarded a wild card into the main draw of the BNP Paribas Open after being off the tour for months because of a custody dispute involving her son.
She will return to the California desert after missing last year's tournament following the birth of her son. The former top-ranked player won at Indian Wells in 2012 and 2016.
Azarenka had requested wild cards into Auckland and the Australian Open to start the year, but she withdrew from both events. The custody dispute had limited her travel. She will have a protected ranking when she returns.
Azarenka has reunited with coach Slava Konikov, who resigned last week as Sacramento State men's coach to work with her. He coached Azarenka from 1998-02, when she was the world's top-ranked junior player.
Five more men's and women's wild cards will be awarded in the coming weeks for the tournament that runs March 5-18.
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Couldn't be better. In Baden-Baden's heart, the hotel is right near the Lichtentaler Allee, the rather grand park unfurling along the banks of the Oosbach River. Top billing here goes to architecturally striking Museum Frieder Burda, the handiwork of American architect Richard Meier, which contains a stellar collection of modern and contemporary art – from Pollock and Picasso to Miró.
Within minutes you can walk to Baden-Baden's thermal spas: the ultramodern Caracalla and the domed 19th-century Friedrichsbad, with its invigorating Roman-Irish bathing rituals, as well as Baden-Baden's sublime casino, modelled on the Versailles, and the Festspielhaus, Europe's second biggest concert hall.
Baden-Baden airport is a 20-minute drive or bus ride from the main station, where you can catch a bus or taxi to the hotel.
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Abdullah (ankle) has been removed from the injury report for Sunday's game against Carolina.
A limited practice participant Wednesday and a full participant Thursday and Friday, the third-year running back out of Nebraska is fine to fill his usual role as Detroit's lead runner. Abdullah is quietly on pace for a 1,000-yard rushing season, but he's only caught nine passes and scored one touchdown -- trends that figure to continue so long as he loses passing-down work to Theo Riddick and goal-line/short-yardage carries to Zach Zenner or Dwayne Washington (ankle). The Panthers have held opposing running backs to 3.8 yards per carry and 67.5 rushing yards per game this season.
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Inside the £2m mansion of Real Housewives star Tanya Bardsley and footballer hubby Phil
The Cheshire mansion of footballer Phil Bardsley and wife Tanya, star of the Real Housewives of Cheshire, has gone on sale for £2m. Take a look inside the stunning Wilmslow home that is now on the market with Savills estate agents.
The Red Rock Zen Circle in the Village of Oak Creek has adopted a section of State Route 89A between Sedona and Cottonwood. The group was out Wednesday filling blue bags with roadside trash.
Thabwa-Fatima road construction to meet required international standards
“This project is part of the Malawi Flood Emergency Recovery Project (MFERP) under World Bank Funding. The project intends to upgrade the 59 km …
Flanker Robshaw missed the entire Six Nations with a shoulder problem and last weekend’s first Test against the Pumas with an ankle injury.
Robshaw lined up in a first team side in training in Buenos Aires yesterday that also had Francis running at inside centre instead of Alex Lozowski, hinting that head coach Jones may tinker with his midfield for the second Test.
Francis replaced Lozowski after 55 minutes of England’s 38-34 win last Saturday when both were making their debuts.
The 26-year-old has been playing Super Rugby for the Blues in Auckland and will return their after this tour for the rest of their campaign before joining Northampton.
SOFIA, April 5 Bulgaria's interim government on Wednesday cancelled a tender to run and operate Sofia airport, saying the planned granting of concession rights for 35 years at the country's main airport was not in the public interest.
"The government has decided to cancel the tender," a government spokeswoman said after a cabinet meeting.
The interim transport minister said last month he would propose the cancellation of the tender as it would lead to higher airport fees and hurt air traffic to Bulgaria. (Reporting by Tsvetelia Tsolova; editing by Jason Neely)
Gro Software has updated the Apple Watch version of its Gro CRM, a CRM software platform for small business contact management, customer relationship management, and enterprise resource management for Apple users.
The Gro CRM 2.0 update for Apple Watch includes many new features. With them, users can do the following:
Select features by turning the digital crown;
View and complete tasks with touch controls;
Monitor leads, deals, and revenue goals in real time;
Call customers, leads, or opportunities with a simple tap; and
Stay up to date and receive notifications.
"We redesigned the Gro CRM 2.0 Apple Watch app from the ground up," said Sophia Maes, senior vice president of sales at Gro Software, in a statement. "We've created a business app for Apple Watch users to help them run their businesses and increase productivity. Gro CRM is putting valuable business data and statistics on your wrist."
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A small statue of baby Jesus stolen in the 1930s mysteriously showed up on a New Jersey church's doorstep Wednesday - and parishioners are feeling blessed.More than eight decades later, the statue was returned to Our Lady of Grace Church in Hoboken by an unknown sender.Church staff noticed it was shabbily packaged, and the box was addressed to the church but had no return address.Suspicious, Father Alexander Santora called the police, and two officers arrived to open the package.The first thing they found was wrapping paper - and a note from early January that read:Using the tracking number, Father Santora found the package was sent from Crystal Springs, Florida, but didn't find a name.Nonetheless, parishioners are extremely appreciative."When something comes home after all these years, it's a little Jesus, it's like a lost child coming home," said Rose Dukic, a parishioner.
NEW YORK (AP) — Massive ships carrying thousands of people have gotten all the headlines in cruising in recent years. But there's also been a boom in small ships, river cruises and what's known as expedition cruising on ships designed to sail in places like the polar regions.
Smaller ships often emphasize more upscale, personalized service and more of a focus on sightseeing in the destination than big ships, which can feel like floating cities.
Ten new river ships are launching this year from brands like AmaWaterways, Crystal Cruises, Uniworld and Tauck. New expedition ships, designed for cruising polar regions and other places with spectacular scenery or environmental challenges, are coming out from Ponant and Scenic Luxury Tours & Cruises.
Approximately 140 boats - from entry-level family cruisers to sailboats - to browse, board, and buy, as well as the latest nautical gear, gadgets, and accessories. If you're dreaming big, an expanded selection of 80-foot superyachts.
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Carmelo and La La Anthony have separated, TMZ reports.
The two are apparently living separately with La La moving into her own place in NYC recently, according to TMZ.
TMZ reports that recent drama among Carmelo and the Knicks didn’t help the situation.
The two are split but remain amicable, co-parenting their son Kiyan as recently as last weekend.
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Dr Sid opens his account in 2018 with this new cut titled 'Open & Close'. The tune was produced by Altims and Don Jazzy.
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Chelsea are willing to let Willian join Manchester United as long as they get Anthony Martial from their Premier League rivals.
Willian has been heavily linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge this summer, with Barcelona and United mooted as possible destinations.
Jose Mourinho is in the hunt for a winger and is a big fan of Willian, with whom he previously worked with at Chelsea.
According to the UK Telegraph, the Blues will only let Willian move to Old Trafford if Martial is included in the deal.
Last month, Martial’s agent confirmed that his client wants to quit the Red Devils, after falling out of favour under Mourinho.
“After thinking about all the possibilities and settings, Anthony wants to leave Manchester United,” Philippe Lamboley told RMC Sport .
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The EU Commission on Monday condemned anti-semitic protests that took place in recent days in several European cities after US president Donald Trump recognised Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. "We are shocked and outraged by the wave of anti-semitic attacks and demonstrations," commissioners Frans Timmermans and Vera Jourova said in a statement, adding that they expect perpetrators of anti-semitic incitement to be prosecuted.
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AUBURN, Ala. — Jarrett Stidham will be Auburn’s starting quarterback for the opener against Georgia Southern.
Tigers coach Gus Malzahn announced in a Twitter post Monday that he had just informed the team of the decision. Malzahn posted that “the team is excited for Jarrett and ready for the season.”
The 6-foot-3, 214-pound sophomore enrolled in January and beat out returning starter Sean White. Auburn opens Sept. 2 at Jordan-Hare Stadium.
Stidham was the offensive MVP in Auburn’s spring game, when White was sidelined while recovering from surgery to repair a broken right forearm sustained in the Sugar Bowl loss to Oklahoma.
Stidham passed for 1,165 yards and 12 touchdowns as a freshman at Baylor in 2015. He arrived in Auburn after spending last fall at a junior college with no football program.
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Winning all but one match, the Joel Barlow High girls tennis team beat host Newtown 6-1 on Monday, April 17.
Barlow’s only sweep was at first singles and featured Maddie Massey posting 6-0, 6-0 scores over Amanda Berry. Second singles went to three sets with Cally Higgins holding off Amanda Conrod 6-7, 6-3, 6-1.
Elizabeth McCain was at third singles for a 6-2, 6-3 win over Megan Cooney. Completing the singles sweep, Anastasia Fassman defeated Rachel Goldman 6-1, 6-1 at fourth singles.
It was a close first doubles match with Sydney Higgins and EllieAnn Lesko going three sets to bear Tessa Ganbeth and Emily McCoy 4-6, 6-2, 6-3. Kristy Kudej and Veronica Galban were 6-0, 6-4 winners over Sophie Wlfman and Julia Anderson at second doubles.
Newtown’s only win was at third doubles when Haley Lambert and Julia Klein defeating Callie Bast and Laurel Winslow 6-3, 7-5.
On September 11, 2001, firefighter Stephen Siller ran through the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel with 60 pounds of gear strapped to his back and raced to the burning buildings where he sacrificed his life saving others
Quebec hosts forum on flood control to better prepare for natural disasters
MONTREAL — The Quebec government is hosting a two-day forum beginning Friday on flood control in order to better prepare for natural disasters such as last spring's devastating floods.
Scientists and other experts have been invited to discuss land use, urban planning, and to review rules governing development in flood-prone areas.
Some 5,000 residences in 278 Quebec municipalities were affected by flooding last spring while 4,000 people had to be evacuated from their homes.
Many flood victims have criticized the government's response, saying they've had trouble accessing financial aid or getting information on their files.
Quebec's environment minister says the floods were a sign that more needs to be done to adapt to the realities of climate change.
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The American Cancer Society was behind another sold out "Purses, Pouts, and Pearls" event this weekend.
The event centers around winning a designer handbag or set of pearls while giving money towards the society's fight for a cure.
Local businesses and individuals donated handbags and other items to be played for in bingo, with raffle tickets, and even in a silent auction.
WNKY is proud to be a media sponsor of this fabulous event and welcome our own Caroline Ford and Julie Milam to the stage for the bingo portion of the night.
WINNIPEG — Hospitals and senior care in Winnipeg are going to get major upgrades.
The Winnipeg Regional Health Authority and the province have announced almost $20 million over 27 months for renovations.
The money comes after the closure of three emergency rooms and consolidation of services in the city.
A new area for treating minor emergencies is to be created at St. Boniface Hospital, and the current one at Health Sciences Centre is to be expanded to cut down on ER wait times.
Renovations will also be done to increase mental-health beds at Victoria Hospital, which will also have geriatric rehabilitation services.
Deer Lodge Centre is to see 10 new special-needs rooms built to deal with behavioural concerns.
The health authority also says St. Boniface Hospital Foundation will fund a study to explore the feasibility of a helipad at that hospital.
Calvary Day’s baseball season started with 11 consecutive wins before a lapse on Friday vs. Savannah Country Day. Greg Talbott has more with the Cavs, who are now recharged and ready for “a new season.”
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The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) is planning some special operations to keep alcohol out of the hands of underage students.They're being called minor stings and thousands of alcohol retailers will be targeted.TABC officials are testing businesses on or near university and college campuses.In the undercover operations, minors will attempt to buy alcohol from bars, restaurants, convenience and liquor stores.If they are successful in buying something underage the business could face administrative or even criminal charges.TABC hopes to identify businesses that routinely sell to students under 21.Last year's back-to-school operation tested 1,337 retail locations and more than 90 percent were in compliance with the law.In the past 12 months, more than 12,000 minor stings were conducted and 1,333 violations were recorded.TABC uses back-to-school as a time to remind retailers about their important role of keeping alcohol out of the hands of people under 21.
TOME, N.M. (KRQE) – A Valencia County man took a second look at a box he found on the side of the road, and it is a good thing he did.
Daniel Conley was walking in Tome, when he found the box closed and taped up.
He tapped it with his food and heard a noise.
Inside the box were seven puppies, only weeks old.
Conley called the Valencia County Animal Shelter and they picked up the puppies.
He was told they will be checked by a veterinarian and be put up for adoption.
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Social-media users are urging people not to share video footage showing the death of a Cleveland grandfather whose slaying was recorded by his killer and posted on Facebook.
“Please please please stop retweeting that video and report anyone who has posted it! That is my grandfather show some respect #Cleveland,” wrote Ryan Godwin, a grandson of the 74-year-old victim, Robert Godwin Sr.
The message has since been retweeted more than 27,000 times.
“Very sorry for your loss, and very disappointed that we live in a society where you had to ask that,” user Scott Menor replied.
The video of Godwin’s death remained on Facebook for about three hours before it was removed. The elderly man’s son, Robert Godwin Jr., told Cleveland.com he can’t bear to watch the clip.
Food & Froth, an annual fundraiser benefitting the Milwaukee Public Museum’s exhibits and educational programs, will be held at the museum on Saturday, Feb. 18.
The event will feature more than 200 beers, ciders and meads from more than 70 breweries, including some much-hyped Milwaukee newcomers like City Lights Brewing Company and Third Space Brewing.
A highlight for all of the beer connoisseurs will be Bell’s Brewing’s Hopslam Ale, a limited-release double IPA. Mini-reubens from McBob’s Pub & Grill and desserts from Jen’s Sweet Treats highlight a list of 15 restaurants and caterers sampling at the event.
The event runs from 7-10 p.m., with access for VIP ticket holders beginning at 6 p.m. General admission tickets cost $75 and VIP tickets are $135. Admission covers all food, beer and live entertainment.
Tickets are available online at www.mpm.edu/beer or by calling (414) 278-2728 or (888) 700-9069.
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MOSCOW, April 13 Russia's defence ministry has no information about people being killed in an attack by international coalition forces in Syria's province of Deir al-Zor, spokesman Igor Konashenkov said on Thursday, RIA news agency reported.
Konashenkov said Russian forces sent drones to check the area. (Reporting by Andrey Ostroukh; Editing by Vladimir Soldatkin)
TRENTON, N.J. (CBSNewYork) — As Gov. Chris Christie wraps up his second and last term in office, a new public opinion poll shows New Jersey residents are saying good riddance.
As WCBS 880’s Peter Haskell reported, it had looked like Christie’s approval rating could not have sunken any lower. But now it has.
A Quinnipiac poll indicated that only 15 percent of New Jersey residents who responded approved of Christie’s performance, while 81 percent did not.
That is the worst rating for any governor in any state surveyed by Quinnipiac University in more than 20 years.
“It’s almost like a death watch,” said Maurice Carroll of the Quinnipiac Poll.
The rating does not bode well for Christie’s lieutenant governor, Kim Guadagno, who is the Republican candidate for governor against Democrat Phil Murphy.
The poll showed 55 percent support for Murphy and 26 percent for Guadagno.
Roughly half of voters admitted they have not heard enough about either candidate.
Kitchen fire reported in Elgin high-rise building
A kitchen fire was reported in a northwest suburban high-rise building Monday afternoon in Elgin.
At 12:55 p.m. fire crews responded to reports of a kitchen fire with sprinkler activation on the fifth floor of a high-rise building at 104 S. State St., according to a statement from the Elgin Fire Department.
A resident who went down to the second floor told crews she had smoke in her apartment, fire said. Crews located a cooking fire on the stove that had spread to the cabinets and was extinguished by the sprinkler system.
Firefighters ensured the fire was put out, shut off the activated sprinkler, evacuated smoke from the building and checked on residents as needed, fire said. Water accumulation is being removed by the building maintenance crews.
Total damages total $5,000, fire said.
“M. looked scared, he looked absent, he did not seem to capture that he was with me. He would only stare,” she said. “When I took off his clothes he was full of dirt and lice. It seemed like they had not bathed him in the 85 days he was away from us.”
Summer vacation is officially over for students in Salina.
In preparation of the new school year, school zone lights in Salina were activated last week. Teachers also returned to the classroom last week. This weeks, students return.
A special schedule will usher in the beginning of the new school year for Salina USD 305 students. Some students begin on Monday, and by Tuesday all students will be back in class.
Here is the schedule for the first week:
Monday, August 14, 2017 First Day of School for Grades K – 5, for Grades 6 and 9, and for new students. No School Grades 7,8,10,11,12.
Tuesday, August 15, 2017 All Grade Levels Attend.
School Hours:
Elementary Schedule 8:30 – 3:25
Middle and High School Schedule 7:45 – 2:40
Other Salina area school districts are also set to begin classes. Start dates for Salina area schools include:
Waterloo Police responded to George Wyth State Park for a death at 7:00 a.m. Saturday.
Waterloo Police Sergeant Ludwig says the death was unattended, and it remains under investigation.
Please stay with KWWL News as this story develops.
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It takes a certain kind of person to land a Navy fighter jet on the deck of an aircraft carrier in the darkness. The execution must be perfect. When you are on a mission like this, knowing you have a hometown and a family who loves you, is a comfort. In this case, the town is Montesano and […]
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Tennessee’s spring turkey season will open on Saturday, March 31st and continues through Sunday, May 13th.
The Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency is reporting that Spring turkey harvest numbers have been consistent for a number of years, with turkey hunters passing the 30,000 harvest mark for 15 consecutive years.
Hunting hours for turkeys are 30 minutes prior to legal sunrise until legal sunset.
Legal hunting equipment for the season includes shotguns using ammunition loaded with No. 4 shot or smaller, with longbows, recurve bows, compound bows, and crossbows all permitted.
Bag limits are one bearded turkey per day, not to exceed four per season.
In Kentucky, Spring turkey season will open on April 14th and run thru May 6th.
Hunters in Kentucky may take two bearded turkeys during the season, with only one allowed per day.
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On 2 April 2016, the Sydney Morning Herald posted an item on its Facebook page which featured a photograph of Tony Kazal and the words 'Exposed: The Bribe Factory Sydney Connection'.
Some readers might have interpreted this as meaning that Mr Kazal was complicit in paying or taking bribes.
This was never intended and Fairfax Media does not in any way suggest that Mr Kazal was ever involved in any form of bribery.
If anyone read the item in that way, the suggestion is unequivocally withdrawn and we unreservedly apologise to Mr Kazal for any hurt or embarrassment caused.
There's no party like the after-party—unless it's a fashion week show.
NYFW events are just as exclusive as any A-list soiree—with multiple security guards at every entrance, confusing check-ins ("Check the list again!" moments happen every minute) and handlers blocking celebrities from unwanted interactions—it's an event itself just getting into the show (see: the video above as evidence). Everything may seem so fancy, but in reality, you don't have to dress nearly that glam.
Young stars, for instance, definitely came with low-key edge to fashion week, especially to the Alexander Wang show, giving us style inspiration for our next casually-chic event. We broke down their outfits below. This, friends, is the only access you need.
That’s the view of Sky Sports pundit and ex-Premier League star Shay Given.
Brazil international Alisson has been heavily linked with a move away from Roma in recent months, with the Reds keen on the keeper.
And Given reckons the 25-year-old will impress against Liverpool in the Champions League tonight, claiming he would be perfect at Anfield.
“He has broken into the Roma team after (Wojciech) Szczesny was the No.1 before he went to Juventus last summer,” Given said on Sky Sports.
“He has taken the shirt and he’s been fantastic all season.
“He’s the Brazilian No.1 as well and we’ve all seen Ederson play for Man City this year and how good he’s been and this guy’s ahead of him.
Two men originally charged with assault saw their charges upgraded after their alleged victim died of his injuries.
Penns Grove police and EMTs responded to a South Broad Street residence April 14 for a report of an unresponsive man.
Dennis Prasch, 47, of Penns Grove, was apparently assaulted earlier that day, borough police said.
As the victim received treatment, police arrested Jamar D. Johnson, 37, and Joseph T. Robinson, 24, both of Penns Grove, on aggravated assault charges.
Prasch later died of his injuries and charges against Johnson and Robinson were upgraded to manslaughter, police said.
Authorities have not said publicly what motivated the crime.
Both remain jailed at Salem County Correctional Facility pending court appearances.
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April 24 (Reuters) - Amazon.com Inc:
* BUCKLE UP, PRIME MEMBERS: AMAZON LAUNCHES IN-CAR DELIVERY
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* AMAZON.COM - IN-CAR DELIVERY AVAILABLE AT NO EXTRA COST FOR PRIME MEMBERS AND IS AVAILABLE FROM APRIL 24 IN 37 CITIES ACROSS U.S. Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reuters.Briefs@thomsonreuters.com)
Just how healthy is the city you live in? Financial site WalletHub has ranked the 150 biggest cities in the nation based on choices for health care, food, fitness and green space. Only two cities in Illinois made the list; Chicago and Aurora. Chicago ranked 79th while Aurora was 92nd. The study deemed San Francisco to be the healthiest city in America, while Detroit came in as the least healthy.
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Chicago police shut down southbound Lake Shore Drive from Hollywood Avenue to Fullerton Avenue for nearly three hours early Wednesday morning a murder investigation.A man in his 20s was shot around 3:45 a.m., police said. He was heading south on Lake Shore in a Lexus when another car pulled up next to him near Fullerton. Police said someone inside that car shot him several times.The Lexus crashed into a median. The driver was taken to Illinois Masonic Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. His identity has not been released. A source said he was a documented gang member.A man and woman were riding in the Lexus. They were not hurt.Officers spent hours along Lake Shore Drive using flashlights to look for evidence. Southbound Lake Shore Drive re-opened around 6:30 a.m.Police have not made any arrests. They have not released any information about the suspect's car.
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+ Enlarge this image Maritime Zone ... Last weeks zone was the last qualifier to this weekends Coke Games. Picture: JONACANI LALAKOBAU
Update: 12:03AM TWO THOUSAND, four hundred and ninety five athletes will battle for high school athletics supremacy when the Coca Cola Games opens on Thursday April 20.
The two and half day event, the biggest annual high school sporting event in the South Pacific will bring together 147 schools from around Fiji.
Fiji Secondary Schools Athletics Association secretary Vuli Waqa confirmed at a press conference today that it is an increase from last year at least, when some schools in TC Winston stricken parts of the country opted out of the annual event.
Mr Waqa said 350 officials from various schools and from the FSSAA would stage the games.
The Coke Games ends three months of preparations and 17 zone meets.
Steve Harvey is joined by Adrienne Houghton as talented performers attempt to find success in front of the famously critical crowd at the Apollo Theatre.
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Denis Betts believes his side were caught out in the opening 40 minutes of their defeat to Leeds Rhinos.
Widnes went into the sheds 30-6 down at the break, leaving them facing their latest defeat.
Super League’s bottom club restored some pride in the second-half, and Betts revealed what he told his players.
“At half-time we spoke about treating it like someone taking something from us in the street and then chasing after them and trying to get as much as we can back.
“We got ambushed at the start and we intended to start quickly ourselves. But we were only competing at 60% and got behind in the penalty count and then we just got caught in a whirlwind of incomplete sets and injuries.
“We’re down on troops and it’s a tough time at the moment. We’d like to take credit for the second half – they ran out of steam a little bit too.”
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CINCINNATI — Police near Cincinnati say the mother of a 10-month-old girl sat her down in a car seat on a driveway and then apparently forgot she was there and backed a vehicle over the child, who later died.
Police say it appears to be a tragic accident that occurred midday Tuesday in Union Township, just east of Cincinnati in Clermont County.
Township police say the woman left her younger child on the driveway while tending to an older child in the vehicle, then started to drive and hit the younger child. Police say the girl was rushed by helicopter to a children’s hospital but died Tuesday evening.
Investigators haven’t publicly identified the family involved. The incident remains under investigation.
Dermatologists, beauty editors, and celebrities alike swear by the Clarisonic cleansing brush ($199). We had a chance to talk to Clarisonic cofounder Dr. Robb Akridge and discovered something horrifying . . . we've been missing some crucial steps in our daily Clarisonic routine! Sure, we know how to clean it, but these tips will help you get the most out of your favorite skin-care device.
The family of a Boy Scout with Down syndrome is suing after the organization stripped their 15-year-old son of all his badges. Matt Yurus reports.
April 28 Tatwah Smartech Co Ltd:
* Sees net profit for H1 2017 to fluctuate by -40 percent to 10 percent, or to be 18.0 million yuan to 32.9 million yuan, compared to net profit of the same period in 2016 (29.9 million yuan)
* Comments that increased financing expenses is the main reason for the forecast
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/1FJEPg
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
Portugal is fighting to put out a spate of wildfires after the southern European country hit a year high of outbreaks for a single day on Friday, authorities say.Portugal's Civil Protection Agency, which coordinates its firefighting efforts, said Saturday that it recorded a record for this year of 220 separate wildfires on Friday.Over 2,500 firefighters supported by over 800 vehicles and 15 air units were still mobilized on Saturday morning to combat the flames.Portugal has been hard hit by wildfires, including one that killed 64 people in June, during a summer marked by high temperatures and a lack of rain.Wildfires in Portugal this year have accounted for more than one-third of the burnt forest in the entire 28-country European Union.Source: Associated Press.
In going local with their recruits in 2019, Monterey Trail (Elk Grove) ATH Zach Larrier has been a big priority for Gerald Alexander and Cal this spring. Larrier, who plays both as an option QB and...
SACRAMENTO (CBS13) Every county in California may soon have an automatic emergency alert notification system in order to let residents know about public safety issues.
Senate Bill 821 would create the system, which would allow residents the ability to choose to opt-out of alerts. Currently, people need to sign up for the alerts before getting cell phone and email warnings. According to the bill’s author, Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson (D- Santa Barbara), fewer than 30% of people living near the Thomas Fire had signed up to receive the alerts.
SB 821 unanimously passed the Senate Governmental Organization Committee Tuesday. The Senate will vote on it by June 1.
Philadelphia Eagles star quarterback Carson Wentz has a torn ACL in his left knee and will miss the remainder of the season, coach Doug Pederson confirmed Monday.
Wentz suffered the injury in Sunday's victory over the Los Angeles Rams and underwent an MRI on Monday morning.
Pederson also confirmed that Nick Foles, who replaced Wentz on Sunday, will be the first-place Eagles' starting quarterback.
OPELOUSAS, LA – A 21-year-old woman accused of raping a 12-year-old boy told police “it was only an accident.”
Arnesha Tiara John Louis was visiting with a friend on April 18 when she began “horse playing” with her friend’s 12-year-old son, according to the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.
Louis pulled the boy’s pants down, climbed on top of him, and began having sex with him.
The boy was able to give investigators evidence of the rape, according to the sheriff’s office.
During questioning, Louis admitted to raping the boy, telling investigators “it was only an accident,” according to police.
Louis, whose name has also appeared in arrest records as JohnLouis, has been arrested and charged with one count of second degree rape and faces a $10,000 bond
“The rape occurred while Louis was visiting the family,” St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz said. “Parents should always talk to their kids and always have a watchful eye on anyone who is around their children.”
The ruling PF has embraced the use of social media in its mobilization activities and over the weekend organized a workshop for all administrators of all PF What’s App blogs on the Copperbelt.
This is the second workshop that the ruling party is holding for PF What’s App group administrators.
The workshop was held at the Sherbourne Gust House on Sunday in Kitwe under the theme ‘using What’s App and Electronic Media as a tool for Mobilization.”
The workshop attracted several admins of PF What’s App groups on the Copperbelt drawn from all districts.
It was opened by Kitwe Mayor Christopher Kangombe and with remarks from PF Media Director Sunday Chanda and State House Press Aide Amos Chanda.
One of the participants who asked to remain anonymous said the workshop was an eye opener.
“As a responsible party is holding a second workshop for the administrators on all PF blogs on the Copperbelt to promote the responsible use of social media and electronic media as the tools for mobilization,” he said.
A man has been charged in a hit-and-run accident.
22-year old Travis Oliphant was charged in Eau Claire County Court with hit-and-run causing injury.
According to the criminal complaint, Oliphant struck a bicyclist Friday morning at East Clairemont Avenue and Highway 53. The bicyclist was going eastbound on Clairemont Avenue and was using the crosswalk for the U.S. 53 southbound off ramp. The bicyclist said he had the light for pedestrians to cross. Oliphant said he was in the turn lane, and bumped the bicyclist after looking in both directions. The bicyclist went into the curb and Oliphant said the man looked like he wasn’t hurt. He also said he didn’t know what else to do, and continued on to work. The bicyclist said his cellphone was shattered during the incident, and he had significant pain in his left thigh, which caused him to walk with a limp.
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George Weah meets President Nana Akufo-Addo of Ghana.
Accra — Senator George Weah, a former world player, is the second high profile football personality to visit Ghana's President, Nana Akufo-Addo.
Ivory Coast and Chelsea legend Didier Drogba first visited President Nana Akufo-Addo at the Flagstaff House on February 10.
Senator George Weah has confirmed he will run for President of Liberia for a second time after a failed bid in 2005.
Weah, who played for teams, including Paris Saint-Germain, AC Milan and Chelsea, was the highest-ranking African footballer in FIFAs list of greatest players of the 20th century selected by Brazil's legend Pele.
His previous Presidential bid was defeated by current President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf.
Her second term in office will end in 2017 and under Liberia's constitution she can't run again.
During his football career, Weah became a UN Goodwill Ambassador.
Father God, thank you that we have victory through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
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BOSTON (AP) — A purported psychic who charged an elderly Massachusetts woman more than $3.5 million for exorcisms and "spiritual cleansing" has pleaded guilty to evading taxes.
Federal prosecutors say 41-year-old Sally Ann Johnson of south Florida ran businesses that claimed to offer "psychic readings" and "spiritual cleansing and strengthening."
Between 2007 and 2014, prosecutors say a Martha's Vineyard woman paid Johnson more than $3.5 million for services that claimed to rid the woman of demons.
Prosecutors say Johnson didn't report the income and tried to hide the money so she wouldn't have to pay taxes on it.
Johnson pleaded guilty in the federal court in Boston Thursday and has agreed to repay the woman. She's expected to be sentenced in January.
Johnson's attorney declined to comment.
Preemies dress in patriotic best for Independence Day
ILLINOIS - These babies in their Fourth of July best will make your heart swell with patriotic pride.
More than 30 preemies staying in Advocate Children’s Hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in Downers Grove, Illinois, donned red, white and blue outfits as part of an early Independence Day celebration.
Nurses and child life specialists helped decorate their surroundings with American flags to celebrate their first Fourth of July with their parents.
Donald Trump has won the presidency after narrowly carrying a few states to put him above 270 electoral votes. But... NOTE: This action targets the 43 members of the Democratic caucus who have announced their opposition to popular vote loser... Back in 2009, the Tea Party did not speak for the American people-but they showed up at Town Halls in droves, and intimidated... Top Minnesota House Democrat Melissa Hortman has had enough disrespect from her white male colleagues who continually leave the House floor and head to the break room whenever Democratic colleagues have the floor.
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Tax Day was Tuesday, April 17, for most taxpayers, though some folks took advantage of the extra day granted by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) following computer system issues. Even with the extra day, not every taxpayer who needed to file made it on time. What about you? Maybe your hard drive died, maybe you ate some bad fish, or maybe your dog ate your return. I’m not judging. The question isn’t so much "what happened?" but rather "what happens next?"
Here's what to do next if you didn’t get your return filed on time:
Zenner carried 20 times for 69 yards and a touchdown while securing four of five targets for 41 receiving yards during the Lions' 31-24 loss to the Packers on Sunday night.
Despite the presence of Dwayne Washington -- the Lions presumptive No. 1 tailback in the absence of Theo Riddick (IR - wrist), Zenner was the only Lions running back to take the field Sunday, logging 64 out of 66 possible snaps (a running back wasn't even on the field the other two plays). However, even though it appears Zenner is taking over as the top option out of the backfield, the South Dakota State product will likely have a tough time producing against a stout Seahawks defensive front during the first round of the playoffs next weekend.
Laura Poitras' travel nightmare began more than a decade ago when the award-winning filmmaker started getting detained at airports every time she tried to set foot back in the United States. She was stopped without explanation more than 50 times on foreign travel, and dozens more times on domestic trips, before the extra searches suddenly stopped in 2012.
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Michael Brun joined RiverTown Multimedia at the Red Wing Republican Eagle in March 2013, covering county government, health and local events. He is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-River Falls journalism program.
April 6 TCM Biotech International Corp :
* Says the company enters into contract with a chemical pharmacy firm on marketing and distribution of ACLASTA, a kind of drug for treatment of osteoporosis
* Contract will be valid from March 17, 2017 to March 31, 2019
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/zwkcTO
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
Edmonton fire investigators are working to determine the cause of an early morning blaze that destroyed two homes, and damaged three others, in southwest Edmonton Wednesday.
The call to the MacEwan neighbourhood came in at 2:35 a.m., said fire spokeswoman Maya Filipovic. Firefighters arrived at 1779 Melrose Crescent six minutes later to find two homes fully engulfed in flames.
One person was evacuated from one of the homes, and five others were evacuated from the second home. Filipovic said three people were treated on scene by paramedics but no one was taken to hospital.
Three neighbouring homes also sustained heat damage to the siding, Filipovic says.
The fire was determined to be under control by 3:49 a.m. but fire crews have yet to declare the fire out.
Heavy equipment crews have been called in to tear down one of the heavily damaged homes.
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Michael Galvey’s 0-7
Tyrone’s Moy Tír na nÓg today lifted the All Ireland intermediate club football title, with a 6 point win over Roscommon’s Michael Galvey’s.
The first of the scores came from Tom Loughran, with a goal after 28 seconds of play in Croke Park.
Francis Mooney reported on the game for Highland Sport, and gave his full time match report.
Francis spoke with Moy joint manager Gavin McGilly after the historic win..
Baku. 1 February. REPORT.AZ/ Bank VTB (Azerbaijan) OJSC announces a tender to extend subscription and technical support service for IBM Integration Bus.
Report informs referring to the bank, tender offers should be submitted at 38 Khatai Avenue, Nasimi District, Baku until February 14.
List of required tender papers is available at the bank office.
Environment Canada issued a special weather statement early Monday morning regarding a low pressure system expected to roll over the Maritimes Tuesday.
Snow is forecast to start on P.E.I. Tuesday afternoon, with a changeover to rain overnight. The rain will be heavy at times and continue into Wednesday.
Enough snow is expected to create messy conditions Tuesday night, but a snowfall warning is not expected. A heavy rainfall warning may be triggered.
Strong southeasterly winds are expected with this system, and Confederation Bridge has issued an advisory that traffic could be restricted from 6 p.m. Tuesday to 6 a.m. Wednesday.
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A Texas woman has been awarded $760,000 after she was badly injured in a skydiving accident in Oklahoma.
Mackenzie Wethington was 16 in January 2014 when her parachute malfunctioned and she fell more than 3,000 feet to the ground in Chickasha. Her injuries included damage to her liver and a kidney, some bleeding in her brain, and a broken pelvis, lumbar spine in her lower back, shoulder blade and several ribs and several teeth.
Court records show the now-19-year-old Wethington of Joshua, Texas, was awarded $760,000 last week.
Robert Swainson, the owner of now-closed Pegasus Air Sports in Chickasha, has said he believes Wethington panicked and didn’t follow instructions. The lawsuit said the teenager wasn’t properly trained and that her parachute was inappropriate for her skill level.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Some conservative Christians expect the Justice Department under new Attorney General Jeff Sessions will reposition itself as a champion of religious freedom.
It would be a welcome change for religious conservatives who say their concerns were marginalized under the Obama administration in favor of First Amendment and LGBT issues.
As a former Republican senator, Sessions argued that the separation of church and state is unconstitutional and that religious expression is paramount.
With that in mind, experts say the Justice Department could insert itself into more religious-related cases. An example is the high-school football coach fired for praying on the field after games.
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Sessions could bring changes throughout the Justice Department. But the civil rights division is traditionally subject to the most radical shifts when new administrations take over.
ATLANTA (AP) – A group that hosts a ceremony every year to re-dedicate an Atlanta monument depicting a Confederate soldier vows that it will be repaired after protesters spray-painted it and broke a chunk from it.
John Green, past commandant of the Old Guard of the Gate City Guard, said Monday it appears his group must now raise money to repair the 105-year-old statue damaged during a Sunday protest after the deadly weekend violence in Virginia.
City officials haven’t commented on any plans for repairs or whether city funds would be used for that.
Green said removing the statue from Piedmont Park, a city park, is not an option.
He said the angel standing over the soldier represents peace, and it was created to help bring the nation back together after the Civil War.
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — President Donald Trump’s decision to drastically reduce and break up a national monument in Utah wasn’t the only blow Native American tribes say they were dealt last week.
The president’s proclamation on Bears Ears National Monument changes the makeup of a tribal advisory commission for the land. It adds a San Juan County, Utah, commissioner who supported peeling back protections for the monument.
The new commissioner — now Rebecca Benally — will have the same authority as the other members. All five others represent tribes.
Federal legislation also would create tribal co-management councils. The proposal by Utah Republican Rep. John Curtis excludes tribes outside Utah and lets the president hand-select most members.
The Utah congressional delegation sees the changes as unifying forces.
Tribes say they’re another example of Native Americans being told what’s good for them.
Watch Chiefs players celebrate a 26-15 win over the Oakland Raiders
The Kansas City Chiefs won 26-15 over the Oakland Raiders, and after the final quarter players met at mid-field to greet each other, exchange jerseys, and mess around with Raiders fans at Arrowhead Stadium.
While Wang Choi loves a good cat nap, this Taiwanese kitten's heart clearly belongs to tuna. No matter where or how Wang Choi chooses to sleep, the sound of a tuna can will immediately make him stand at attention. Just go easy on the teasing…
GENEVA, May 31 (Reuters) - Fighting in the Libyan city of Derna has reached unprecedented levels, with air raids, shelling of residential areas and heavy ground clashes, the United Nations humanitarian office said in a report on Thursday.
There were severe water, food and medicine shortages, and electricity and water were completely cut off for the approximately 125,000 residents of Derna, which has been encircled since July 2017 by the Libyan National Army, it said. (Reporting by Tom Miles; Editing by Toby Chopra)
ZIPANGU: Atsushi Hasegawa and Isao Seki Full Parts
Japan is where it’s at in 2017. Not only do they have the most epic pow, ever, the urban boarding scene is thriving as well. Plus there are companies such as Flux, willing to invest it making movies about it and advertising on Yobeat, and we like that about them.
Flux’s mini movie Zipangu is dropping in parts and we debated long and hard which one of the two released today to post in the big player above. In the end, we just couldn’t resist the chance to make a joke about a Japanese dude being named “Atsushi,” because MMMM. Sushi.
Then we decided they’re both pretty sick so here’s Isao Seki’s part, too! Hit full screen and let that shit roll!
Since Bruce Arians took over as coach of the Arizona Cardinals, the team has experienced great success, even with a disappointing 2016 and a 2017 that has been less than expected. In particular, the Cardinals have had a ton of success against the AFC South, a division the team doesn’t face all that often.
The Cardinals are 7-1 against the AFC South under Arians.
Why?
In part, it is because of a weak division over the last few seasons. However, the Cardinals have knocked off both the Titans and Jaguars this season when they were both in first place, the Jags at 7-3 and the Titans at 8-4.
When asked about the success, Arians responded pragmatically after the game. “I wish we played them every week.”
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A man has been charged after allegedly assaulting another man with a bolt gun and a firearm in the Hunter yesterday.
The two men met at a licensed premises at Pokolbin around midday yesterday after originally meeting online, before heading to a home at Payne’s Crossing.
Its believed the 55 year old man assaulted the 67 year old man with both guns.
The older man tried to flee the scene before the two men allegedly got into another fight.
The 67 year old escaped and flagged down a passing motorist who took him to Cessnock Hospital.
He was later transferred to the John Hunter Hospital with two fractured vertebrae and neck wounds.
Police later arrested the offender at a Singleton home and was charged with cause grievous bodily harm with intent.
He was refused bail in court today and will front court again on Wednesday.
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A heart is available for a patient who has been on the transplant list, but a congressman's recent heart attack changes the hospital's priorities.
A few families are celebrating some special additions this New Year's Day. The first baby of 2017 in Madison was born at Meriter Hospital at 5:55 a.m. Proud parents Gwen and Jeff are celebrating Clyde Davis.
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BALTIMORE (WJZ)– Two people are injured after separate shootings in Baltimore on Sunday.
In Northeast Baltimore, a 17-year-old male was shot in the back while he was on the basketball court on the 2900 block of Jennifer Avenue. He was taken to the hospital and is in stable condition.
In West Baltimore, an officer was walking at Pennsylvania Avenue near North Avenue when he heard a gunshot. The officer soon found a 23-year-old man who was shot in the right leg. The victim was taken to the hospital and is in good condition.
Police are investigating both incidents and are asking anyone with information to call Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP.
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DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - The Decatur School District was awarded nearly $5,000 as part of the "Back to Books" grants from Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White.
Over 300 libraries were awarded as part of a $1.2 million grant.
The grants will help schools and libraries acquire fiction and/or notification books to add to the library collection for readers.
DPS 61 will be increasing the amount of high-interest text for middle school readers to help them establish life-long reading skills.
"It is important that our libraries have access to a diverse collection of books for patrons to read for knowledge as well as enjoyment," said White. "These grants are a great way for libraries to support independent reading and encourage more people to use their local library."
The grant is part of a federal Library Services and Technology Act fund.
FILE - In this May 10, 2018 file photo, women carry a banner calling attention to the cases of people who have gone missing in the fight against drug cartels and organized crime, demanding authorities locate their loved ones, as they mark Mother's Day in Mexico City. According to federal data, there have been more than 6,000 registered disappearances in Mexico's Tamaulipas state alone since 2006, more than any other state. Eduardo Verdugo, File AP Photo
Albany police are looking for the man who shot a woman inside a South Albany convenience store Tuesday morning.
Justin Thomas began his third round at the Waste Management Phoenix Open four shots behind leaders Rickie Fowler and Bryson DeChambeau, but the 2017 PGA Champion was on fire early at TPC Sawgrass.
From the opening hole, Thomas reeled off six consecutive birdies, the longest streak of his career on the PGA Tour.
Roll, @JustinThomas34, roll! From long range for his fourth and fifth birdies of the day. PS: He's only played five holes in Round 3. 😲😲 pic.twitter.com/v2lONNKUcl — PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) February 3, 2018
When you're hot, you're hot. Six 🐦 in a row for JT!#QuickHits pic.twitter.com/0VAN4m0Wlw — PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) February 3, 2018
The record for consecuitve birdies at TPC Scottsdale is 7 by JJ Henry in 2006. JT has made 6 in a row. — Justin Ray (@JustinRayGC) February 3, 2018
Thomas gave a shot back at the 7th hole after his tee shot at the 215-yard par-3 found the rough, setting up a bogey. Still, the world No. 4 is now in the perfect position to contend for his second win of the season.
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NEW YORK (AP) — A law enforcement official says what is believed to be an explosive device has been set off on Manhattan subway platform.
The explosion happened around 7:30 a.m. Monday. Details were still developing.
A person was arrested and has non-life-threatening injuries.
There was no immediate word of any other injuries.
The official spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly about the incident.
Passengers were evacuated as a precaution from the subway line where the explosion happened, near 40th Street and Eighth Avenue.
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP)  NASA is marking the 28th anniversary of the Hubble Space Telescope's launch with a peek into a wild stellar nursery.
Scientists released the picture Thursday in advance of next week's milestone.
Resembling a vivid watercolor painting, the photo captures an immense, blindingly bright star emerging from its cosmic nest in a burst of ultraviolet radiation and stellar wind. This star, Herschel 36, is located in the Lagoon Nebula 4,000 light-years away. The star is 32 times more massive than our sun.
Hubble flew into orbit April 24, 1990, aboard space shuttle Discovery. The telescope has scrutinized more than 43,500 celestial objects and racked up more than 1.5 million observations. It's circled Earth more than 163,500 times and traveled even farther than the distance from here to Pluto.
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April 5 Yum China Holdings Inc reported a 20.7 percent rise in quarterly earnings, as margins improved.
Net income rose to $175 million, or 44 cents per share, in the first quarter ended Feb. 28, from $145 million, or 40 cents per share, a year earlier.
The company's same-store sales rose 1 percent.
Total revenue fell to $1.28 billion from $1.30 billion. (Reporting by Jessica Kuruthukulangara in Bengaluru; Editing by Maju Samuel)
A Rockford church is hosting a job fair Tuesday.
The event will take place Tuesday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Mt. Zion Church, 404 North Avon in Rockford.
Representatives from RPS 205, Woodward, AAR, Alpine Bank, Aerotek, Workforce Connection and others will be on hand.
Business attire is encouraged and applicants should bring a resume. Some companies and staffing agencies will be conducting interviews at the fair.
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Condon will patrol the crease against the Sabres on Tuesday, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.
Condon -- who will get the first half of the team's back-to-back Tuesday -- has given up nine goals in his previous two outings. The 27-year-old has registered just two victories in his 10 appearances this year along with a 3.28 GAA. While the Massachusetts native is not expected to challenge Craig Anderson for the No. 1 role, he could find himself struggling for regular minutes given his inability to keep pucks out of the back of the net.
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Merritt accident clogs traffic in Trumbull
TRUMBULL — A motor vehicle accident with injuries on the Merritt Parkway northbound was causing heavy delays Sunday evening.
According to dispatch reports, the accident was between exits 52 and 53 at the Trumbull-Stratford line. As of roughly 6:45 p.m., EMS and fire were en route to the scene.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Republican Roy Moore is casting himself as a victim in the Alabama U.S. Senate race.
In a call to a conservative talk radio show in Montgomery on Monday, Moore took aim at a political group called Highway 31, which has run ads hammering Moore over alleged sexual misconduct involving teen girls. The group hasn’t disclosed its donors as it supports Democrat Doug Jones.
Moore says the ads have been “ugly.” He laments the tone of the campaign and says he’s been the recipient of vicious, unfounded attacks.
Still, Moore is expressing confidence in Tuesday’s outcome.
He also claimed a potential surprising variable: support within the black community that leans overwhelmingly Democratic in Alabama.
Robert Plant will help kick off a new season of ‘The Big Interview With Dan Rather’ next month.
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A 13-year-old boy who recently dyed his hair blonde went missing late in the evening on New Year’s Day, Aurora police say.
Fabian “Xavier” Rosales was last seen at 10:30 p.m. Sunday night in the 10700 block of E. 11th Avenue, according to a Monday Aurora police news release.
Rosales’ hair is normally dark brown. He has bright blue eyes. He is 5 feet 2 inches and weighs 90 pounds, according to police.
The boy was last seen wearing a white T-shirt with “LAS VEGAS” emblazoned in red. He was also wearing bleached light jeans.
The boy is considered endangered because of his age, according to police.
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Exploring the creative catalyst and the process of art making, Curated is a dialogue of the inspirations and aesthetic connections among artists. Featuring work by David Barnett, Ruth Grotenrath, Schomer Lichtner, Dan Muller, Ananda Kesler, Reggie K. Gee, Alayna Rose, among others. Exhibition runs July 21 through October 14, 2017.
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The prints, taken off a Mercedes, led police to one suspect, whop then led them to two others, police said. Fingerprints on Mercedes lead to 3 theft arrests The prints, taken off a Mercedes, led police to one suspect, whop then led them to two others, police said.
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Gun-toting Santa suing Michigan over loss of state job
DETROIT (AP) — A man who says his career suffered after he posted a photo of himself wearing a Santa Claus costume and holding a semi-automatic rifle has cleared a key hurdle in a lawsuit against the state of Michigan.
Calvin Congden's lawsuit can proceed on his First Amendment claim and other arguments. Federal Judge Mark Goldsmith released a decision Tuesday.
Congden, an Army veteran, worked for Michigan's Child Protective Services division. He says he lost favor with managers after posting his Santa photo on Facebook.
Congden says a manager told co-workers that he "looked crazy" and warned them to be careful. The state says Congden eventually resigned under a settlement with his union.
Congden says the state illegally retaliated against him because of his Facebook post and complaints to others.
Last Friday, the second day of the Star Wars Celebration in Orlando Florida, E! News' Erin Lim interviewed Daisy Ridley on the red carpet about life after starring as Rey in Star Wars: The Force Awakens. The next installment, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, is set to come out Dec. 15, 2017.
Becoming a star in the Star Wars universe has been an interesting experience, to say the least. "It kind of hits me in bursts," Ridley said. "After The Force Awakens came out, I was like, 'Oh, my God! I can't leave my house.'" While she was able to ride the subway and "walk through Oxford Circus" undetected, "occasionally" she would get recognized. Said Ridley, "It's very weird to get my head around."
© AP Photo/ Emrah Gurel Four Potential Daesh Terrorists Arrive in Germany From Iraq's Mosul - Reports
MOSCOW (Sputnik) — According to the Turkish Anadolu news agency, the army position 160 kilometers (100 miles) to the west of the Iraqi city of Ramadi was attacked with the machine guns by the Daesh militants.
Daesh is a terrorist group, outlawed in many countries around the world, including Russia and the United States, and mainly operating in Syria and Iraq.
The jihadist organization had also claimed responsibility for a number of recent terrorist attacks in the crisis-torn Iraq, such as the Saturday twin attack in Baghdad and the Sunday attack in the city of Najaf that had together claimed lives of about 35 people and injured some 75 more.
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A Dorset knob is a dry, savoury, biscuit that has been made by Moores for more than 150 years and was reportedly a favourite snack of Thomas Hardy.
They are made from leftover bread dough, with added sugar and butter and rolled and shaped by hand.
The thrice-baked snack is crumbly and dry.
It is believed the name comes from Dorset knob buttons, another traditionally handmade good. However, some theorise it is before they are often compared in shape and size to door knobs.
They can be eaten with cheese, dipped in tea or cider, or with honey and tea which is known as 'thunder and lightning' by locals.
Pittsburgh hosted a victory parade for the second time in as many years, celebrating the Penguins' repeat Stanley Cup championship in downtown Steel City, and fans packed the streets.
Parking garages were a popular vantage point.
6 floors of reasons to love this city. Pittsburgh is ready for the #PensParade. pic.twitter.com/HLZ0rMng9L — Stephanie Strasburg (@StephStrasburg) June 14, 2017
Unsurprisingly, fan-made signs got plenty of attention, especially those taking a shot at fans of the Pens' Stanley Cup Final opponent Nashville Predators.
We have the early clubhouse leader for best parade sign #PensParade @penguins pic.twitter.com/urLCrCn2rt — WPXI Chase Williams (@chasepwilliams) June 14, 2017
Is this in the running for best sign at the parade? Time will tell. pic.twitter.com/3ligPNSdzV — Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) June 14, 2017
Sidney Crosby made sure fans saw Cup from the back of a pickup, and Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang took turns showcasing it, tool.
NEW MIDDLETOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – Springfield’s Luke Snyder was named Player of the Game for his play in the Tigers’ 40-14 win over Western Reserve in the WKBN High School Football Game of the Week on FOX Youngstown in week seven of the 2017 high school football regular season.
The award is sponsored by Knight Line Embroidery and Screen Printing and Pizza Joe’s.
Snyder rushed for 190 yards on 19 carries. He finished with four total touchdowns.
The Duke Blue Devils don’t look like a team ready to make a March Madness run.
Or that they are the No. 5 team in the country.
St. John’s rallied from a seven-point halftime deficit on Saturday to defeat Duke 81-77 in a non-conference clash at Madison Square Garden in New York. It ends an 11-game skid for the Red Storm and coach Chris Mullin.
St. John’s is 11-13 overall but winless, 0-11, in the Big East.
And it’s another surprising loss for Duke (19-4, 7-3 ACC), who were turnover-prone throughout the game and flat to open the second half.
Duke, which fell behind by double digits in the second half, woke up late to regain the lead with just more than a minute to play but could not finish it off.
15:27 to go in the second half, #SJUBB leads Duke, 46-43. Tariq Owens now with 12 points after this thunderous thro… twitter.com/i/web/status/9… —
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A U.S. citizen wanted in Uzbekistan on suspicion of crimes related to terrorism has been detained in Georgia.
Georgia's Interior Ministry said on February 15 that a 39-year-old American citizen, identified only as L.K., was detained at the international airport in the capital of Georgia's Ajara autonomous region, Batumi.
The statement said that the U.S. citizen was detained on the request of Interpol's bureau in Tashkent. According to the ministry, the man is wanted in Uzbekistan for alleged terrorism, creation of a criminal group, "saboteur activities," and illegal ammunition possession.
The suspect's possible extradition to Uzbekistan is pending, it said.
April 3 Compagnie du Bois Sauvage SA:
* Sale of the stake in the company Ogeda (formerly euroscreen)
* Compagnie du Bois Sauvage has agreed to present its stake to purchase offer of 100 pct of securities of company Ogeda
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Bat-Signal will shine over Los Angeles in tribute to the late Adam West, the actor best-known for playing Batman in the campy 1960 television series.
Mayor Eric Garcetti says the Bat-Signal will be lit at L.A.’s City Hall at 9 p.m. Thursday.
In Batman comics, movies and TV shows, the Bat-Signal is a spotlight with the shadow of Batman’s winged emblem that is shown on the night sky to call for Batman’s help.
West died Friday at age 88.
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Garcetti announced the event on Twitter and added the hashtag, #BrightKnight.
Batman is often referred to as the Dark Knight, but West’s children said in a statement that he aspired to positivity and always saw himself as “The Bright Knight.”
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SINGAPORE: Some might call it one of the most reliable phones ever made, and it is set to make a return.
Plans for the relaunch of the Nokia 3310 were reported by tech website Venture Beat. The phone, which was first released in 2000, will go for US$73, the report said.
Citing an unidentified source, Venture Beat said the announcement will be made by HMD Global Oy - the Finnish manufacturer that has exclusive rights to market Nokia's phones - at the Mobile World Congress later this month.
HMD will also launch new smartphones – the Nokia 3, 5 and 6 – at the same event, reports said.
The Nokia 3310 was popular for its lasting battery life and sturdy build. It was released at the turn of the century as a substitute for the 3210 model.
According to Venture Beat, the launch event will be held in Barcelona on Feb 26, with the European market being the initial focus.
An elephant was very lucky to escape from the jaws of a crocodile earlier this month.A herd of elephants are seen drinking from a watering hole at the Liwonde National Park in Malawi before a sudden attack occurs.As the elephants drink, a crocodile clamps down on the trunk of one of the elephants. For a few moments, the rest of the herd seems stunned as the elephant wrestles with the crocodile. Then, one of the larger elephants charges at the crocodile and knocks it back into the water as other elephants trumpet.Malawi-born Alexander Amuli M'betti Makanga filmed the encounter during a boating safari.
Hartlepool United’s most famous fan, Jeff Stelling, lost his cool on Easter Monday as his team slumped to a 2-1 defeat against Leyton Orient.
Stelling, who anchors Sky Sports’ live football coverage, ranted and raved all game about the performance of the players as they went down against the league’s bottom team, who played a host of teenagers.
He slammed the recent team selection by Dave Jones, including questioning whether Scott Harrison or Matthew Bates should be playing in defence.
See the clip here for his full rant.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) – Protesters at one point blocked traffic when they took to the streets in Springfield.
It happened Monday afternoon near the intersection of 2nd and Monroe streets. Police tell WAND-TV the protesters had a permit before they started blocking cars.
Protesters could be seen holding hands in the middle of traffic. Officers started citing people at the scene for the blockage they were causing.
WAND-TV has learned the protesters were from a group called the Poor People’s Campaign, which is focused on building a better society for people who come from poverty. Click this link to learn more about that group and what it wants to see happen.
The scene of the protests is clear at this time.
"Anything is possible in this world. You just have to believe in yoursel... . In this Dec. 10, 2016 photo, Syrian refugee Ahmad Alkhalaf, left, dashes away from Rayyan Jalal while playing capture the flag with friends during a day camp for local Muslim children in Sharon, Mass.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Sales of new US homes jumped 4 percent in March, propelled by a surge of buying in the West.
A court heard horrific and heartbreaking details about the murder of a pregnant mother. Kirralee Paepaerei was stabbed almost 50 times in her Mt Druitt home.
Students at the University of Tokyo are developing a device that will augment its wearers jumping ability.
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CHARLESTON -- Friday was a big day for Central Illinois athletes at the 2A boys track and field prelims.
Mt. Zion senior Harley Russell saved his best throws for last, setting personal records in Shot Put and Discus. His discus throw of 186-11 was the best overall of the day.
MacArthur senior Ronald Reed clocked in with the fastest overall time (10.59) in the 100-meter dash. Tolono Unity's Steven Migut was the top qualifier in the 300-meter intermediate hurdles (38.51).
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Illinois House sends governor bill raising teacher salaries
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois House has sent the governor a measure raising public school teacher salaries to a minimum of $40,000 a year.
The House voted 65-47 Wednesday to increase minimum full-time teacher salaries over the next five years. Rep. Christian Mitchell is the sponsor. The Chicago Democrat says the measure is a way to attract and keep more teachers in a state that's facing a growing shortage. He adds that teachers in southern Illinois have masters' degrees but still receive poverty wages.
Rep. Jeanne Ives opposes the plan. The Wheaton Republican says that teacher salaries should be negotiated between teacher unions and school districts.
The legislation comes as teachers in states across the country are striking for higher wages among other issues.
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Sasha shared the first look at her dream wedding day in a stunning video posted on her Instagram on Tuesday. She captioned the video, "A few days ago I married the man of my dreams at a Castile in a faraway land in front of my closest friends and family...swoon ✨ I apologize in advance for the amount of wedding and honeymoon documentation to follow. @hudsonsheaffer."
Sasha definitely has good reason to share tons of pics — because she made a gorgeous bride! She donned a custom Christian Siriano off-the-shoulder wedding dress with a silk satin bodice and a skirt full of ruffles. The ballgown was breathtaking. She wore her hair down in soft curls. Her groom rocked a classic black tuxedo.
Hudson also shared a pic presumably from their wedding day or the days following of his bride getting ready. Sasha wore a tiara on her head and fans were quick to call her a "queen."
AUSTIN, Texas — Jordan Spieth and Patrick Reed go from being teammates to opponents in match play.
Spieth and Reed have a 7-2-2 record as partners in two Ryder Cups and last year's Presidents Cup. They were drawn in the same four-man group for the Dell Technologies Match Play, which starts Wednesday at Austin Country Club. Spieth knows the course well from his days playing for the Texas Longhorns.
The format at this World Golf Championship is round-robin play through Friday, with the winners of each 16 groups advancing to a weekend of single elimination.
Dustin Johnson is the No. 1 seed. Also in his group is Kevin Kisner, one of his best friends from junior golf in South Carolina.
Eddie Jones has ignited a club versus country row by telling Bath owner Bruce Craig that he is unqualified to criticise his methods during England training sessions.
Ben Te'o is the latest player to be hurt after the powerful Worcester centre aggravated a thigh problem first sustained in the NatWest 6 Nations when performing a weights session last week, rendering him unable to tour South Africa next month.
It raises the number of casualties sustained during England camps under Jones to 15 with five of those incurred by Bath players.
Craig has declared that the quantity of injuries is "totally unacceptable" and stated "there has got to be significant questions asked about duty of care", adding "what is going on in the camp?".
England's head coach returned fire on Wednesday by insisting his methods are necessary to prepare a team for the international arena.
"I don't have any concerns. We train appropriately for Test match rugby," Jones told Sky Sports.
A Turkish police helicopter carrying 12 people crashed in the eastern province of Tunceli on Tuesday, the local governor’s office said, adding that the crash may have been caused by poor weather conditions.
The helicopter was carrying a judge, seven police officers, one sergeant and three crew members, the Tunceli governor’s office said in a statement.
Heavy fog in the region made the rescue operation difficult, Turkish media reports said.
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There is a chance to win some big money while helping to support your local VFW. A fund raising game called “The Queen of Hearts” currently has a pot of $1,205,650. The winner of the game will pocket 70% of the winnings with 15% going to the Morris VFW and the final 15% percent rolling over into the games next pot when the game restarts. That means the lucky winner will walk away with $843,955. You can buy raffle tickets for an opportunity to pick one of 54 cards from a full deck; jokers included. One person and one card a week is picked from the deck. Only four cards are still in play in the current configuration of the game. For your chance to enter the “Queen of Hearts” game at the Morris VFW you can call 815-942-0605. The Morris VFW Post is located at 309 McKinley Street in Morris, Illinois tickets will be sold today from 12-5:30 pm. This weeks drawing will take place tonight at 6 pm.
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PRETORIA An injury jinx has returned to haunt Handre Pollard and handed South African rugby another setback after the Bulls flyhalf hurt his ankle in training on Thursday.
He will be out for between eight and 10 weeks, according to a brief statement from the Bulls, and might need surgery after consulting doctors.
The 23-year-old returned at the start of the Super Rugby season in February, having missed the 2016 campaign after rupturing knee ligaments in a freak training ground accident.
Pollard, regarded as one of the most exciting Springbok prospects in years, also suffered complications after elective shoulder surgery, adding five weeks to his hospital stay.
He won his first South Africa cap aged 20 and has played 20 tests, the last at the 2015 Rugby World Cup in England.
Pollard was expected to be first-choice flyhalf for the Boks this year after they had a miserable 2016 campaign without him.
(Reporting by Mark Gleeson in Cape Town; Editing by David Goodman)
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Armenia’s capital Yerevan is hosting the International Conference in Nonlinear Problems in Aviation and Aerospace (ICNPAA World Congress 2018).
Researchers from leading international institutes, Armenian scientists and representatives of the industry have gathered at American University of Armenia on July 3 to hear about mathematical problems in engineering, aerospace and science and modern scientific solutions. The conference is expected to end on July 6.
ICNPAA in Armenia: New opportunities for local scientists
ICNPAA has been brought to Armenia by Director for Intelligent Robotics Lab at University of Illinois, Professor Naira Hovakimyan, who also performs as Organizer and General Co-Chair of the conference.
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The Krewe of Orion held its annual Mardi Gras ball Feb. 11 at the Raising Cane’s River Center.
Bollywood's ageless beauty Sridevi says she is going through mixed feelings of being concerned and happy about her elder daughter Janhvi Kapoor making her acting debut with the movie Dhadak.
Sridevi graced the red carpet of the Lux Golden Rose Awards here on Sunday night, and spoke about Jahnvi's foray into filmdom with Dhadak, which also stars Shahid Kapoor's brother Ishaan Khatter.
"It is a great feeling. I am excited, nervous, happy and concerned, as any mother would be. But she is a very hard working and very dedicated girl," Sridevi said.
Dhadak is an upcoming romantic drama film based on 2016 Marathi language film Sairat. The film is directed by Shashank Khaitan and produced by Dharma Productions and Zee Studios. It will release in July next year.
At the awards gala here, Sridevi bagged an honour for 'Power Performance'. "I am honoured and extremely flattered," she said.
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Federation Square is going to look a little different for most of January thanks to an impressive inflatable structure of tunnels and domes.
'Arboria' looks a little like a space station from the outside, but is actually a massive walk-in sculpture inspired by the forest. As you walk through, venturing from cathedral-like dome to dome, the tunnels glow in a kaleidoscope of colours thanks to natural sunlight. It's a totally immersive experience, using a soundscape of Ecuadorian cloud forest sounds to take you far away from Melbourne's CBD.
You can also get far away from the January heat because Arboria is air-conditioned!
The sculpture was created by Alan Parkinson of Architects of Air, a UK-based company that's been touring these inflatable worlds – known as luminaria – since 1992. This is one of the biggest luminariums the company has created; the central dome is ten metres high.
Arboria is at Federation Square from January 6 to 28, open daily from 10am to 8pm.
VAN BUREN (KFSM) — Van Buren police are searching for two men who are accused of using a stolen debit card.
The men are accused of using a stolen debit card shortly after it was stolen from inside a vehicle in Van Buren, according to a Facebook post from the Van Buren Police Department. The car was parked inside a garage when the card was stolen.
Anyone with information about the theft or the identity of the two men should contact the Van Buren Police Department at 479-471-5095.
CNBC's Julia Boorstin reports that Connecticut's AG has decided to investigate Facebook on the Cambridge issue.
RV Near First Creek A Complete Loss After Thursday Afternoon Fire
Image Courtesy of Chelan Fire & Rescue
Brandon Asher, Assistant Fire Chief with Chelan Fire & Rescue, says there was little firefighters could do to save an RV that literally burned to the ground near First Creek on the South Shore of Lake Chelan…
020218 First Creek Structure Fire :39 “…ammunition going off.”
In addition to the hazard of the exploding ammunition- a propane tank reportedly exploded as well.
The person inside the home was able to escape- and was able to save pet rabbits near the trailer.
It’s unknown exactly how or where that fire started – a fire investigation is underway.
Lacey has been living in her tiny house for more than 3 years. Her tiny home was built on the foundation of an old camper that Lacey bought with the intent to refurbish it, however after finding out that there was a lot of rot in it, she decided with the help of friends to build a tiny home on the trailer foundation of that old camper. In this video she details the build, her lifestyle, the ups and downs of living this way, and a final message about the peace it brings to her living simply.
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PARIS (AP) - Survivors and families of victims of the deadly 2015 attack on Paris' Bataclan concert hall have brought a case before France's administrative court to find out why French soldiers stationed nearby were ordered not to intervene when Islamic State gunmen stormed the venue.
The new procedure Wednesday seeks to expose who was responsible in the French government for the soldiers' actions. It comes one month after victims filed a legal complaint with the same goal.
During the attacks, eight soldiers standing near the Bataclan as part of an internal security operation were ordered not to use their weapons. The government later clarified the rules of engagement for its military in similar situations.
The attack on the Bataclan and other Paris venues on Nov. 13, 2015, killed 130 people and wounded hundreds.
Eagles defeat the Panthers 25-6. Maple River's Lincoln Arndt rushed for 151 yards and two touchdowns. NRHEG's Perry Peterson scored one TD and ran for 163 yards.
PEMBROKE — A program and candlelight vigil in honor of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will be held Monday at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke.
At 6 p.m., there will be a candlelight vigil at the water feature in front of Mary Livermore Library. After the vigil, a program will take place inside the library with 2012 UNCP alumnus Paul R. Brown, who will be speaking on “Changing the World.”
The evening will end with “A Party Fit for a King” at 8:30 p.m.
SARASOTA Co., Fla -- An 11-year-old Sarasota actress will be starring as the world's most famous red-headed orphan in the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall's production of "Annie". Bates was last seen in her role as Josephine Baker in the world premiere of Josephine at the Asolo Repetory Theatre.
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WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – Students and staff at Wichita South High School surprised one of their own on Friday.
The gym at the school was packed with students and staff who gathered to honor construction trades teacher David Young.
Young is also a member of the 161st Field Artillery Regiment with the Kansas National Guard. He is leaving for a year-long deployment to the Middle East in two weeks. He says he feels his students are proud of his service.
“They’re encouraging,” said Young. “They definitely see that as an encouragement and they support me in what I’m about ready to do.”
Young has been a teacher for 19 years. He has taught in the Wichita school district for the past year and a half.
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Photo by: Stephen Haas/The News-Gazette Dark clouds are seen from Olympian Drive as remnants from Subtropical Storm Alberto move through the area Wednesday, May 30, 2018, north of Champaign.
SAVOY — As storms rolled through East Central Illinois Wednesday afternoon, the National Weather Service reported funnel clouds were sighted just after 3 p.m. to the west of Willard Airport in Savoy.
The weather service said in rare cases, the funnel clouds may touch down. You should monitor the weather conditions and be prepared to take shelter.
In addition, the weather service has issued a flood warning for Ford County and western Iroquois County until 9:45 p.m. Wednesday.
SAN JOSE, Calif. — A Southwest Airlines jet made an emergency landing in California following reports that a passenger lit up a cigarette in a bathroom.
Southwest says Flight 1250 from Los Angeles to San Francisco was diverted Wednesday.
The plane landed safely at San Jose Mineta International Airport, about 50 miles south of San Francisco.
The airline says the passenger accused of smoking was turned over to law enforcement.
The remaining 32 passengers were placed on other aircraft to continue their trips.
A route 42 minibus moments ago toppled in the vicinity of the Princess Ramada Hotel at Providence, East Bank Demerara.
Details are sketchy at the moment. However, INews is presently on the scene and will provide more details soon.
— PWinsider.com is reporting that the WWE Raw brand will tour South Africa with stops at the Grand Arena in GrandWest, Cape Town on Wednesday, April 18, The Sun Arena, Time Square in Pretoria on Friday, April 20 and at the Ticketpro Dome in Johannesburg on Saturday, April 21. Braun Strowman, Seth Rollins, Dean Ambrose, Roman Reigns, Alexa Bliss, Sasha Banks, Asuka, and Cesaro & Sheamus have been announced for the shows.
— Jinder Mahal is set to challenge AJ Styles for the WWE Title at this Sunday’s WWE Clash of Champions PPV event. He sent out the following to hype the upcoming match:
Why Breeze FM will not get compensation for demolition – Al-Makura
Gov. Umaru Al-Makura of Nasarawa declared on Tuesday in Lafia that the government would not compensate the management of Breeze 99.9 FM over the demolition of the private radio station. “The matter is already concluded; compensation will not be paid over government’s action,” the governor said, while distributing relief materials to 50 communities hit by […]
Why Breeze FM will not get compensation for demolition – Al-Makura
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18 homes have been destroyed, and hundreds of livestock animals killed in Victoria as fires burn near the towns of Cobden and Terang.
President Donald Trump speaks before having lunch with Republican Senators and White House staffers in the Cabinet Room of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, June 13, 2017. Susan Walsh AP Photo
CLEVELAND (AP)  The new prosecutor in Cleveland says over 70 cases involving sexual assaults of children went unattended for months or years as that office failed to properly track the cases or bring charges.
Cuyahoga (ky-uh-HOH'-guh) County Prosecutor Michael O'Malley says a review by his office has prompted changes to its tracking of such cases and could lead to potentially hundreds of new charges.
Three lawyers who handled most of the dormant cases have been forced to resign. Four more were disciplined.
Prosecutors tell Cleveland.com that some of the cases involved suspects who confessed or who later committed other crimes.
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The office also is reviewing more than 1,900 cases categorized as "inactive" in the past few years to see whether assistant prosecutors wrongly labeled those and stopped receiving computer alerts about them.
After discovering that Sharon (played by Letitia Dean) has the money from Aidan Maguire’s (Patrick Bergin) heist job, Mel (Tamzin Outhwaite) is more determined than ever to get her son Hunter Owen (Charlie Winter) back.
Sharon and Mel pay a visit to Ciara (Denise McCormack), but what do they have planned?
Airing in tomorrow night’s episode, it will come as no surprise to fans who were left stunned after the real heist their was revealed.
Sharon confessed to Mel that she took the cash from right under her husband Phil’s (Steve McFadden) nose.
CHAMPAIGN -- There is plenty to talk about as the Illini get ready for the third and final week of training camp.
WAND's Noah Newman was joined by Armchair Illinois head writer Ryan Evan after Saturday's practice to discuss some of their big takeaways from camp thus far. Click the video above to watch!
Every Thursday from 3:30 to 4:00 on 580 Sports Talk the guys will discuss all things Big 12 during our Firekeeper Golf Course Big 12 Breakdown.
David Ubben joins the guys to take a look at the weekend that was and preview the weekend’s action.
K-State and KU both are in action on Saturday as they take on a pair of Texas schools. Find out who David Ubben likes in those match-ups, plus talk on targeting and the other key games in the Big 12.
The Philadelphia 76ers are hung up on making a trade, and NBA rumors indicate that Jrue Holiday might be the reason. He can't hold up a deal.
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UFC's Stipe Miocic 1st Time I Got Punched? I Ran Home and Cried!
UFC's Stipe Miocic Says 1st Time He Got Punched, He Ran Home and Cried
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UFC heavyweight champ Stipe Miocic wasn't always a stone cold bad ass -- he's man enough to admit the first time he got punched in the face ... he ran home crying.
Of course, Stipe was only 10 years old at the time ... but Stipe says he's GRATEFUL to the guy who clocked him in the mouth, because it made him into the wrecking machine he is today.
In fact, Stipe has a message to the guy -- "Thank you for making me tougher."
Now, Stipe is one of the most dangerous men on the planet ... he's defending the UFC heavyweight title at UFC 226 on Saturday against Daniel Cormier.
And DC hits a lot harder than that kid from his childhood!
Then again ... so does Stipe!
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Pegatron Corp:
* SAYS NOV SALES DOWN 3.2 PERCENT Y/Y AT T$121.8 BILLION ($4.06 billion) Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2AJUGsD Further company coverage: ($1 = 29.9910 Taiwan dollars) (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
Waiters said Monday that he's still bothered by a tendon issue in his right elbow, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Waiters has been dealing with the issue for the last few games, and while he doesn't plan to miss any time, the 26-year-old said he's considering wearing a shooting sleeve on his right arm to help quell some of the discomfort. Waiters went for 22 points in a loss to the Spurs last week, but that performance was bookended by a pair of horrific shooting nights. Waiters scored just four points on 1-of-10 shooting in last Sunday's loss to Golden State, and he posted only two points on 1-of-10 shooting in Saturday's win over Brooklyn. In those two contests, Waiters was a combined 0-of-9 from beyond the arc.
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas lawmakers have sent Republican Gov. Greg Abbott a bill that would restrict insurance coverage for abortion and makes no exceptions in cases of rape and incest.
Abbott is expected to sign the measure that was given final approval by the Senate on Sunday night. It requires women to purchase extra insurance to cover abortion except amid medical emergencies.
Ten other states already have laws restricting insurance coverage of abortion in private insurance plans.
Republican supporters say Texas policyholders who object to abortion shouldn’t help pay for insurance coverage for women undergoing the procedure.
Outnumbered Democrats called the bill purely political, arguing that insurance companies already cover only medically necessary abortions.
Another bill advanced by the Senate would require doctors to report more information on minors who get an abortion.
× King County jail staff member involved in downtown Seattle shooting
SEATTLE – One person was hurt in a shooting in downtown Seattle on Wednesday morning involving a staff member at the King County jail.
Seattle police said no officers were hurt in the shooting at 8th and Yesler.
The suspect was sent to Harborview Medical Center for emergency care.
There was no immediate information available on what led up to the shooting or who the suspect is.
This breaking news story will be updated as more information becomes available.
Ice Cube has been a multi-threat in entertainment, starting as a member of the group N.W.A., moving on to a successful solo career and a great deal of work in TV and film including the Barbershop. Friday, 21 Jump Street and Ride Along franchises.On Monday (June 12), that all around career was recognized as Ice Cube received the 2,614th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.Speaking on his behalf during the ceremony were Dub C and director John Singleton while the crowd included the other members of N.W.A., Russell Simmons and others. The day was run by Leron Gubler, President and CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, who looked like the last person who would be saying the names of some of the rap albums and songs mentioned.The ceremony starts about 20 minutes into the video.
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Tim McGraw and Faith Hill have inked individual record deals with Sony Music Entertainment. Billboard exclusively confirmed the news on Monday, and noted that the agreements call for “multiple solo albums from both artists,“ but don’t specify whether the couple might record a joint album as well. McGraw was previously signed to Big Machine, which issued his Grammy-winning hit “Humble and Kind,“ while Hill recorded for Warner Bros. Additional details are “expected this spring,“ Billboard adds.
Tim McGraw & Faith Hill Sign With Sony Music Entertainment: Exclusive | Billboard: http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/country/7686474/tim-mcgraw-faith-hill-sony-music-entertainment-deal?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Breaking%20News&utm_term=biz_breakingnews
Tim McGraw, Faith Hill Sign to Sony: http://theboot.com/tim-mcgraw-faith-hill-sony/
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia’s highest court has reversed it own recent decision and restored the murder conviction of a woman whose husband shot and killed a police officer.
The Georgia Supreme Court issued a new opinion Monday that upholds Lisa Ann Lebis’ felony murder conviction in the 2012 slaying of Clayton County police officer Sean Callahan.
Barely a month ago the same court had axed Lebis’ conviction, saying prosecutors failed to prove she “jointly possessed” the gun that her husband, Tremaine Lebis, used to kill the officer as the couple tried to flee a Stockbridge motel.
The new decision concludes that Lisa Ann Lebis could still be held accountable for the slaying as a co-conspirator.
The opinion Monday does not say why the high court chose to revisit the case.
BUTTE – The pipes, the pipes are calling in Butte as a popular pipe and drum band arrived in Butte Friday to kick off the St. Patrick’s Day celebration.
The Pipes and Drums of the Edmonton Police Service band returned to Butte and entertained at Headframe Spirits distillery. The band will be playing at locations all over Butte during St. Patrick’s Day. The Canadian band has made it a tradition playing in Butte for St. Patrick’s Day for 35 years now.
“In Edmonton where we’re from there are about 12 different pipe bands, so it’s a totally different reaction down here, the people get right into it, they become part of the family and that’s why we keep coming down.,” said Pipe Major James McKee.
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The band also marched in Butte’s St. Patrick’s Day parade.
Reporting by John Emeigh for MTN News
A $20,000 reward is being offered to anyone with information leading to the arrest of the suspect or suspects involved in the murder of 30-year-old Jeremy Jerome Jackson. The severed head and headless body of Jackson were found Saturday in the same Jackson neighborhood.
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If you are still ogling over Shahid and Mira's romantic entry at the Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2018, you are missing out on the beautiful Isabella Kaif's debut entry on the ramp as Anita Dongre's celebrity model.
Isabella, Katrina Kaif's sister, walked the ramp of the LFW for the first time and she looked extremely pretty, as we saw her flaunting her classy look, donning an Anita Dongre outfit.
She was wearing a blue sleeveless dress, which had a plunging neckline and a very beautiful combination of white-thread embroidery on the top with an European-structured flow.
Isabella matched the dress with ivory white heels. The simple, yet graceful, look of the model impressed us pretty much.
She has already started being a style icon just like her sister. What do you think?
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A roundup of newspaper front pages in response to the horrific blaze at a tower block in west London
BBC Sport takes a look back at the 2017 Special Olympics Great Britain National Summer Games in Sheffield.
About 2,600 athletes of all ages with intellectual disabilities competed in the multi-sport event from 7-12 August.
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Enter for your chance to win tickets to see Champions of Magic at Playhouse Square beginning December 27th.
A perfect show for the whole family which features 5 world class illusionists! Tickets are available at Playhouse Square box office, online at playhousesquare.org and by phone at 216-241-6000 or 866-546-1353.
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Clergy and others have gathered in St. Louis and a nearby suburb to denounce racism and hatred after a chaotic white supremacist rally turned deadly in Virginia.
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that the clergy met Sunday on the steps of the Old Courthouse in downtown St. Louis. The location was picked because of its connection to the landmark Dred Scott case involving the rights of African-Americans prior to the Civil War. Another group of about 200 converged later in the day in nearby Forest Park.
The gatherings were among several around the nation over the weekend after a woman was killed when a man plowed his car into counter-protesters at the white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia. Two Virginia troopers died in a helicopter crash later in the day.
Information from: St. Louis Post-Dispatch, http://www.stltoday.com
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Niagara Regional Police have arrested three men and are looking for another in connection with a double stabbing in Niagara Falls last month.
Emergency crews were called to the area of Fallsview Blvd. and Murray St. around 2 a.m. on Apr. 29, where they found two men in their 20s with stab wounds.
According to police, an altercation had taken place in front of the Fallsview Casino Resort.
The two injured men went into the casino to get help, while the others fled the area.
At the time, police said they were looking for four suspects.
On May 28, police arrested Piraveen Paramanathan, 22, of Toronto, and Sugarshan Chandramohan, 22, and Suvisan Chandramohan, 23, both from Uxbridge.
All three have been charged with attempted murder.
Detectives are asking the public for help identifying a fourth suspect, pictured below.
Anyone with information is being asked to contact the Niagara Regional Police at 905-688-4111, ext. 9631 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
× Former Adams County cemetery owner pleads guilty to theft by deception, cemetery violation charges
ADAMS COUNTY, Pa. — James Delaney, the former owner of Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens cemetery, pleaded guilty to charges of theft by deception – false impression and violation of cemetery & funeral merchandise trust.
Charges against the 69-year-old Delaney were filed in July 2016 after he allegedly took money from customers who paid for funeral or burial items they never received.
Adams County District Attorney Brian Sinnett said at the time that the man defrauded nearly 700 people.
Delaney faces seven years in prison for the Theft By Deception charge, as well as one year for violating Pennsylvania’s Future Interment Law.
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The Dementia Cafe provides information about living with dementia and other services available locally in an informal and comfortable environment. A Dementia Cafe is also a place to relax, socialise and meet other people with dementia and their carers.
U.S. President Donald Trump has agreed to an unprecedented face-to-face meeting with North Korea’s Leader Kim Jong Un to discuss the country’s nuclear program. But activists say that North Korea’s human rights violations should not take a back seat at the talks. VOA’s Korean service spoke with a North Korean defector who discusses her experiences growing up in North Korea. VOA's Jesusemen Oni has more.
A Baldwinsville man has been arrested on charges of receiving child pornography over the internet, including videos of two toddlers being sexually abused. Homeland Security Investigations agents arrested Mark J. Wallace Jr., 24, on Thursday after he consented to letting them search his cell phone.
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Summer vacation is coming to an end, and the Mississippi sales tax holiday has proven to be beneficial to local residents and boutiques.
A sales tax holiday is a temporary period when sales taxes are not collected or paid on purchases of specific products and/or services, according to the Mississippi Department of Revenue website.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - American Lithium Corp
* American Lithium announces corporate restructuring
* American Lithium announces corporate restructuring
* American Lithium Corp - ‍board approved a restructuring of company through a share consolidation of up to 1 new share for every 10 existing shares held​
* American Lithium - ‍recently renewed all of its bureau of land management licenses in fish lake valley, nevada for a further 12 months​
* American Lithium - ‍does not have necessary funds at this time to embark/ any exploration and needs to restructure in order to attract necessary capital​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
FRANKFURT, April 20 Lufthansa is suffering computer problems preventing it from boarding passengers, staff at Frankfurt airport said on Thursday.
A gate agent in Frankfurt announced the airline was having "a computer system breakdown worldwide," a Reuters reporter at the scene said.
Some North America carriers have in recent months had to ground flights as a result of computer glitches but such instances have been rare in Europe.
(Reporting by Tim Hepher; Writing by Victoria Bryan; Editing by Elaine Hardcastle)
16-year-old boy shot in Homan Square
A 16-year-old boy was wounded Monday night in a Homan Square neighborhood shooting.
The boy told investigators he was walking on the sidewalk about 10:05 p.m. in the 3700 block of West Roosevelt Road when he heard gunshots and was struck, Chicago Police said.
He took himself to Saint Anthony Hospital, where he was listed in good condition, police said.
India's main opposition Congress party has named Rahul Gandhi, the scion of India's Nehru-Gandhi political dynasty, as party president.
Gandhi was elected to the post unopposed Monday and succeeds his mother, Sonia Gandhi, for the top job in the party.
The party had controlled India's government for decades before the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party swept to power in 2014. Gandhi faces the difficult task of resurrecting a crumbling Congress party.
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A pedestrian bridge spanning several lanes of traffic collapsed on Thursday at Florida International University in Miami-Dade County, trapping people and cars underneath the structure, with local media saying several people were killed.
April 20 Tesla Inc has recalled 53,000 of its Model S and Model X cars for parking brake issue, according to a statement on its website on Thursday.
Shares of the U.S. luxury electric car maker dropped 1.3 percent to $301.50 in afternoon trading. (bit.ly/2ovjTzb) (Reporting by Narottam Medhora in Bengaluru; Editing by Shounak Dasgupta)
FAIRBORN, Ohio (WDTN) – Two of the four suspects accused of robbing a Wright State University student have been identified.
Police said Wright State University student 20-year-old Sean Walker and Kettering native 19-year-old Joshua Hardy were arrested in this case.
The Greene County Prosecutor’s Office issued a warrant for Hardy’s arrest and they say he left the area and is considered to be ‘armed and dangerous’ and Walker is currently in custody in the Montgomery County Jail.
According to the Greene County Prosecutor’s Office, both suspects are facing aggravated burglary and aggravated robbery charges.
Police are still investigating this crime and encourage anyone with information to call Wright State Police at (937) 775-2111.
READ MORE: Wright State student robbed at gunpoint in dorm
NEW BRAUNFELS (AP) – A small single-seat airplane has crashed into a South Central Texas home but authorities say the pilot and four people inside the home have escaped without injury. New Braunfels police say the 67-year-old pilot, identified only as a Converse man, says the plane lost power late Sunday morning and he tried to land in a vacant field. The aircraft clipped some power lines and flipped, coming to rest on a carport attached to a home. A small fuel leak was contained by firefighters.
DIVORCE could be in the genes, with children of separated parents “programmed” to split up as well.It has been thought that children of divorce are twice as likely to get divorced themselves because they do not have happily married parents as role models.But though this may have an influence, a new study has found there are strong biological reasons too.
Tony Whitten, who has died in a cycling accident in Cambridge aged 64, was a leading specialist in biodiversity who spent 15 years with the World Bank before being appointed Regional Director for Asia Pacific with the Cambridge-based conservation NGO Flora and Fauna International (FFI), overseeing projects ranging from tiger conservation in Sumatra to marine and coastal work in Cambodia and projects to reduce carbon emissions from deforestation and forest degradation in Kalimantan.
On the day he died Whitten had just returned from an annual trip to eastern Indonesia, where he led groups of amateur naturalists in the footsteps of his hero, Alfred Russel Wallace (1823-1913), the pre-eminent field biologist of tropical regions of the 19th century and Darwin’s rival in the race to understand evolution.
Like his hero, Whitten was first and foremost a field scientist and, inspired by reading The...
A 46-year-old Florida man was arrested after demanding McDonald’s employees shut off Christian music playing in the restaurant over the holiday season reports The Smoking Gun:
Joseph Allen, 46, walked into the McDonald’s around 10:20 AM Tuesday and created “a threat to the safety of others,” according to a Largo Police Department report.
Allen, cops say, “began cursing at customers and employees” due to the “Christian music” being played over speakers in the fast food restaurant (seen below). The “Christian music” to which Allen referred was apparently Christmas tunes.
Allen, who appeared intoxicated, approached McDonald’s workers “in an aggressive manner,” leaving the employees “in fear for their safety.”
Borussia Dortmund have suspended forward Ousmane Dembele “until further notice”, three days after the club rejected a bid from Barcelona.
The 20-year-old France international was fined and suspended until Monday for missing Thursday’s training, but the ban has been extended indefinitely.
Dortmund met with Barcelona’s representatives but the Spanish club did not meet their valuation.
The German club say that Dembele moving to Barca is “not currently likely”.
Dortmund director of football Michael Zorc said: “Our focus now is on preparation for the Bundesliga opening match in Wolfsburg [on 19 August]. Dembele, of course, has the opportunity to complete an individual training session outside the group.”
Probably no one knew it would be the beginning of a nearly 20-year stint at Chelsea, but Terry made his debut for Chelsea on Oct. 28, 1998 against Aston Villa in a League Cup tie. He would later be loaned to Nottingham Forest for a bit, but his Chelsea career started here.
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Home Indiana Perry County Restaurant Fire Ruled Accidental December 11th, 2017 Britney Taylor Indiana
A fire that destroyed a Perry County restaurant is being ruled accidental. Last week, the fire broke out at the Rocky Point Marina along State Road 66 in Cannelton.
Witnesses told fire crews there was a fire in the kitchen area of the restaurant.
It took firefighters nearly an hour to get the fire under control.
The fire at the restaurant is now being ruled accidental.
Photo courtesy of Perry County News
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FORT COLLINS, Colo. The man accused of shooting a police officer at a train station near Munich, Germany is a 37-year-old man from Fort Collins, identified as Alexander Bischof by multiple family members.
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The girl was bitten by a snake, but the species is not yet clear.
The girl was bitten by a snake, but the species is not yet clear. Rachel Vercoe
BREAKING: A girl has been bitten by a snake near a Sunshine Coast beach.
Reports from the scene indicated the female child was bitten on the foot, but the species of the snake was not clear.
Paramedics rushed to the scene at Coolum Beach, near the Surf Life Saving Club on the David Low Way, after receiving the call for help about 1.19pm.
The girl was taken to the Sunshine Coast University hospital in a stable condition.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Philadelphia Eagles starting defensive tackle Tim Jernigan returned to practice Friday after missing two days this week because of an illness.
The NFC champions had everyone participate as they continued preparations to face the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl on Sunday.
Coach Doug Pederson gave a lengthy speech after practice, according to a pool report.
"Play loose, have fun, enjoy the moment," Pederson said he told his players. "These opportunities, as you know, don't come around every year. Also, make sure just to reflect on this season, reflect on the journey that got us here. But just play for one another, have fun and enjoy it."
Hall of Famer Brett Favre, who was backed up by Pederson in Green Bay, is scheduled to address the Eagles on Saturday morning and the team will hold a 30-minute walkthrough at U.S. Bank Stadium.
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XENIA, Ohio (WDTN) – A military family will now have a place to call home.
The Habitat for Humanity of Greater Dayton dedicated a home in Xenia for the military family Friday.
Gerald and Amanda joined the United States Air Force after graduating high school.
While in the service, Gerald was injured in the line of duty and the couple worked with Habitat for Humanity for two years and now have a home.
Gerald and Amanda have three children who love to participating in sports at Xenia City Schools.
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× The Revivalists crack Billboard’s Top 100 pop songs chart
NEW ORLEANS – Local rock band The Revivalists just cracked Billboard’s Top 100 pop songs chart.
Their hit “Wish I Knew You” currently ranks at #93 on the chart for the week of August 19, 2017.
This is the song’s debut on this particular chart.
According to the band’s website, “Wish I Knew You” has actually been a hit for years.
It reached #1 on Adult Alternative Radio last fall and reached #1 on the Alternative chart earlier this year.
The song was originally released in July of 2015, giving it staying power on the charts rarely seen in popular music today.
The Revivalists are hitting the road this summer for their “Fire Into Light Tour.”
For more information on the band and tour dates, click HERE.
Alive in God – Romans 6:10-12
Vs 10 – When Jesus died He died once and for all. Jesus’ death was a one time sacrifice
for sin. He died that we may live. The life that Jesus now lives, He lives for God.
So we must do the same.
Vs 11 – In the same way that Jesus was dead to sin and alive in God we must count ourselves to dead to sin and alive in Christ. You cannot have two realities. You are either dead to alive.
Vs 12 – Paul then says we have to make a decision. We must not allow sin to reign in our mortal bodies any longer. You must reckon it dead and in this way you will not longer obey its desires and ways.
Hong Kong stocks touch 5-month highs after Wall St's record close
Feb 15 Hong Kong stocks hit a five-month high on Wednesday, after Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen's comments on the U.S. economy and rising interest rate hike expectations sent Wall Street to record highs.
Post-holiday food should never be about repentance. It should be about deliciousness and healthy renewal — clean eating at its best.
That's why, after New Year's Eve revelry followed by an indulgent New Year's Eve lunch (on the heels of Christmas feasts and other holiday parties), what I craved for dinner was a warming bowl of wholesome, chunky, vegan lentil-and-vegetable soup.
Happily, I'd created one a couple of weeks before — one that my family went crazy for. I decided to whip up something like it again. Here's the recipe for the first one.
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Together with Future Laboratory, NatWest analysed scams over the last 18 months to predict what to look for in 2018.
Julie McArdle, NatWest security manager said: "Scammers are dogged in their attempts to get their hands on people's money and are always looking for new ways to get ahead.
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Job-hopping may be your best bet at a big salary bump, but changing employers can also entail losing a lot of money.
Workers are in for another lackluster year of pay raises. A new survey from advisory firm Willis Towers Watson found that companies expect to award an average increase of 3 percent for employees and managers — the same rate they've given each year for the past three years.
Willis Towers Watson surveyed 819 companies earlier this year.
Raise potential varies by performance. Workers with the highest performance ratings can expect an average salary increase of 4.5 percent, the survey found, while those with average ratings can expect 2.6 percent and below-average ratings, 1 percent.
One way to score a bigger salary? Switch jobs. "Job switchers" saw their wages grow nearly a percentage point more over the past year than "job stayers," according to a recent report from Nomura. The investment firm looked at early 2017 data from the Atlanta Fed Wage Tracker and the ADP Workforce Vitality Report.
A Macmillan Coffee Morning was held at Shawbost School, Lewis on October 6th raising a fantastic £600 for the charity.
A representative from Macmillan Cancer is pictured above receiving the cheque from Sgoil Shiaboist pupils.
Well Done to all involved!
Before the Missouri man died earlier this month with his wife of 77 years holding his hand, Raymond Breuer remarked to a nurse that if his spouse passed away about that time they should be buried in the same casket.
Anthony Joshua's heavyweight title defense against longtime champion Wladimir Klitschko will be broadcast on both Showtime and HBO in the United States.
The two premium cable networks worked out an unusual agreement to televise the April 29 fight from London, with Showtime airing the fight live and HBO doing it later in the evening on a delayed broadcast.
Both networks will use their own announcers for the bout.
Joshua, the British 2012 Olympic gold medalist, has fought exclusively for Showtime, while Klitschko has long had a deal with HBO for his fights.
The fight, which is expected to draw 90,000 to Wembley Stadium, features an undefeated champion in the big-hitting Joshua (18-0, 18 KOs) against Klitschko (64-4, 53 KOs), the long-running champion who lost his titles to Tyson Fury in his last fight in 2015.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Punjab Communications Ltd
* Says D.P. Reddy has relinquished charge of directorship in capacity of chairman of company
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Janet Yellen testified to Congress today about banking, interest rates and the economy. One issue she also addressed: vacancies on the interest-rate setting Federal Open Market Committee. Daniel Tarullo, Federal Reserve governor, resigned last week, leaving President Donald Trump with three openings to fill on the seven-member board. Tarullo was the point man on bank regulation after the 2008 economic crisis, and his resignation gives Trump an opportunity to move faster on his deregulatory agenda.
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WJTV) — Hattiesburg Police are investigating a shooting at the Bonhomie Apartments.
Captain Branden McLemore tells WHLT that two were shot there.
The victims were taken to the hospital.
One of the victims is stable, and the other person is in critical condition.
Officers are still investigating.
BREAKING: Shooting at Bonhomie Apartments in Hattiesburg. Waiting for officials on scene for more information about injuries. pic.twitter.com/uU1C6ELS6d — Lanaya Lewis (@LanayaLewis) December 11, 2017
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On July 21, a family who said they were travelling to Alaska were pulled over at the Douglas border crossing for a secondary examination, when officers found a loaded revolver and other firearms.
OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso — Burkina Faso’s Foreign Ministry says one Canadian is among 18 killed in a suspected extremist attack on a popular restaurant in the country.
It says other foreigners killed include two Kuwaitis and one person each from France, Senegal, Nigeria, Lebanon and Turkey.
Suspected Islamic extremists opened fire at a Turkish restaurant in the West African country’s capital late Sunday.
Seven Burkina Faso citizens were also killed and authorities said three other victims had not yet been identified.
There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the violence, which continued into the early hours Monday.
Gunfire could be heard almost seven hours after the attack began.
The attack brought back painful memories of the January 2016 attack at another cafe that left 30 people dead.
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Jason Kessler, organizer of the #UniteTheRight rally in Charlottesville, was chased and beaten by a mob of leftists during a press conference on Sunday.
Unite the Right rally organizer Jason Kessler was chased away by protesters during a press conference in Charlottesville pic.twitter.com/5HOnoc0yal — NBC News (@NBCNews) August 13, 2017
Police were forced to escort Kessler away from his attackers.
A DUI checkpoint will take place on Friday, March 17, on WV Route 2 in Glen Dale.
The checkpoint will be held from 8:00 p.m. until 12:00 a.m. in front of John Marshall High School, from 13th Street to Lee Street.
Alternate routes around the checkpoint include:
(Northbound traffic)
US Route 250 south to WV Rt. 88 to WV Rt. 86
13th Street to Tomlinson Ave.
John Marshall High School entrance to Jefferson Ave.
(Southbound traffic)
Elizabeth St. through Lee Street to Tomlinson Ave.
The check will be conducted by the Marshall County Sheriff's Office, in conjunction with the WV Governor's Highway Safety Office.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The second half of a southern Kentucky couple wanted for over 100 charges of abuse is now behind bars.
State troopers arrested Tiffany Walsh Thursday morning in Breathitt County, but the charges against her stem from Perry County.
Documents say Walsh let her apparent boyfriend Jordan Otis have sex with a minor under the age of 16 several times. They also say Walsh let Otis inflict physical and mental torture on a minor.
Several different juveniles are allegedly involved.
A grand jury indicted Otis in July on 105 counts of charges including rape, abuse, and sodomy.
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One of the biggest motocross events of the year proved the perfect backdrop for Be Wiser Insurance to begin a busy year of motorsport sponsorship. The insurance broking company, which has a major office in Swindon, is back as title sponsor of the British Superbike winning Ducati team starting in April but this month it was motocross on the agenda with Be Wiser being the title sponsor of the Hawkstone event which attracted some of the world's best riders.
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We hear a repeated refrain, about how the current administration is:
1) illegitimate;
2) illegal; and/or
3) treasonous.
And that this has been known since before the election, or following the election but before the inauguration.
If the current administration is >any< of these things, how did the exiting Obama administration actually turn power over to them? How could they fail so horribly in their duties to safeguard the American people? Someone must be held responsible!
PRISTINA, Kosovo (AP) — Kosovo's prime minister has suspended significant pay increases for top government officials amid a wave of criticism.
Ramush Haradinaj on Wednesday said the government suspended them and will wait for a Constitutional Court verdict on the issue.
On Tuesday, Kosovo's Agency Against Corruption said there was no legal basis for the government's decision to double or significantly raise the salaries of top officials. Thirty lawmakers then asked the Constitutional Court's opinion on the legal basis of such a decision.
In late December, the government decided to raise salaries, doubling it for the prime minister to 2,950 euros ($3,656) a month before taxes. The average salary in the country is 354 euros a month ($438).
Kosovo is one of Europe's poorest countries.
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* Britain's Centrica will invest 60 million pounds ($78 million) to boost Morecambe Bay gas production, it said in a statement on Wednesday.
* The project to refurbish two 5,000-tonne platforms in the East Irish Sea is expected to start later this month.
* Once complete, the project will unlock up to a further 3 billion cubic feet of gas under the East Irish Sea by simplifying the process required to get it to shore. Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.7738 pounds) (Reporting by Nina Chestney; Editing by Susan Fenton)
Pouring wine and pouring metal for sculpture casting couldn't be more different, but the West Windsor Arts Council will combine the two on Saturday, June 24 at the West Windsor Arts Center.
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New Zealand's acting prime minister has criticised Air New Zealand over a decision to promote meat-free burgers offered on selected flights from Los Angeles. Winston Peters says the national airline should be the meat industry's number one marketer. Air New Zealand is refusing to back down, saying it will make no apology for offering 'innovative products'.
The Cleveland Museum of Art's Ohio City Stages weekly world music series will return in front of Transformer Station on Wednesday evenings in July at 7:30 p.m. The global music series is in its fifth season. All concerts are free, and there will be food trucks and Great Lakes Brewing Co.
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March 28 Panorama Synergy Ltd:
* Terry Walsh has decided to step down from his role as chairman and managing director of Panorama
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The beloved snowman looks for Christmas traditions for Elsa and Anna
Published 9:55 AM, June 14, 2017
MANILA, Philippines – The trailer for the short film Olaf's Frozen Adventure has been released online.
In the clip, Elsa, queen of Arendelle, tells the people that the holidays have officially begun. Anna asks Elsa if they have any family traditions for Christmas, to which Elsa replies none. Elsa says she blames herself for this, since she discovered her powers at a young age.
Having heard the conversation and wanting to help the sisters, Olaf asks Sven the reindeer to join him on a mission to look for Christmas traditions from other families, with some misadventures along the way.
The movie, according to the announcement caption on YouTube, will open in theaters in the US before the showing of Disney and Pixar's film Coco in November.
Are you excited to see Olaf's Frozen Adventure in theaters? Let us know in the comments section! – Rappler.com
With his Hall of Fame father Shaquille O’Neal sitting front row, Santa Monica (Calif.) Crossroads superstar Shareef O’Neal seemingly did whatever he wanted as the Roadrunners inched by Lake Balboa (Calif.) Birmingham, 54-50, to claim a CIF Division II regional title and punch a ticket to this weekend’s state finals in Sacramento.
Shareef, a UCLA commit, led the way with 18 points. Watch in the highlights above as the 6-foot-10 takes it to the hole in a variety of ways, and adds a vicious chase-down block for good measure.
(Highlights courtesy of Mars Reel)
Experienced video game historian Norman Caruso has published a new video to his Gaming Historian YouTube channel which breaks down the story of Tetris.
The video covers the history of its creator Alexey Pajitnov and contextualizing the political and social climate in which the game's was developed under.
What follows is an interesting look into how Tetris eventually came to America, and how it was marketed and published for a Western audience.
In 1984 the Communist Soviet Union struggles with a stagnant economy, the decision to boycott the Summer Olympics, and rising tensions with America from the Cold War.
While the two nations were divided, Russian programmer Alexey Pajitnov works diligently on what will later be Tetris.
Originally developed during his spare time at work, Pajitnov creates a prototype of the game using an IBM PC and sennds free copies to friends and colleagues.
From there, it spread across the Soviet Union and eventually made its way to the United States. But how was it discovered?
SACRAMENTO (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the California Lottery's "Daily Derby" game were:
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ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- Court documents show a drug sale and fumbling with a gun led to the death of a 15-year-old girl whose body was found alongside a Florida road.
Orange County authorities have said a 17-year-old girl fatally shot Melanie Mesen Medina in April.
The 17-year-old wasn't charged, but 23-year-old Ramsys Cruz Abreu of Orlando will stand trial in December for manslaughter, failure to report a death, interfering with a dead body and tampering with physical evidence.
The Orlando Sentinel reports that court documents said the girls joined Cruz Abreu as he sold drugs from his car.
The documents said he told the 17-year-old to get a gun from the back seat, and it accidentally fired while she fumbled with it.
The documents said Cruz Abreu refused to take Melanie to a hospital.
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As of Wednesday flight training at NAS-Kingsville is on hold for 3 days because of safety concerns raised by some of the instructor pilots. It has to do with the oxygen system in the T-45 trainers they fly.
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Bisexual Neo-Nazi Sentenced to Psychiatric Hospital for Planning Terror Attack at Gay Pride Event
Disney-ABC executive Ben Sherwood was using Roseanne Barr’s inflammatory tweeting habits to promote the show at the advertiser promotional convention “Upfronts”, Think Progress reports:
The presentation began with Barr, who was heavily featured, introducing Disney-ABC Television Group chairman Ben Sherwood as “the guy responsible for most of my tweets.” Sherwood then appeared and praised Barr as someone who has “always done it her way.”
“For the record, I have absolutely nothing to do with Roseanne’s Twitter account,” Sherwood joked. “Take a look at her most recent tweet. It was all her.”
Sherwood then displayed a (fake) tweet from Roseanne complimenting him as a “more handsome and rugged Ben Affleck with a better back tattoo.”
Ouch. As Think Progress notes, Tuesday was not the first time Barr had tweeted something racist.
Their full report here.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – Capital Area Transit has banned smoking at its downtown Harrisburg Transit Center at Second and Market streets.
The ban went into effect Monday and prohibits smoking in or around the bus shelters and boarding areas in the outdoor space at South Second between Market and Blackberry streets.
“No Smoking” signs have been posted.
“This action will help create a better environment at the CAT downtown Transfer Center,” CAT General Manager Tom Reynolds said in a news release. “The area will be smoke-free and cleaner and healthier for CAT passengers as well as the general public in the vicinity of Market Square.”
Violators will face a $50 fine.
Smokers will be told to stop immediately or leave the premises.
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LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. (AP) — A man faces charges of felony murder and aggravated assault after police say he choked a woman and her 2-year-old son at a home in suburban Atlanta.
Gwinnett County Police spokeswoman Cpl. Michele Pihera says the homeowner called 911 around 11 p.m. Sunday and said his son had choked the pair. Police arrested 32-year-old Brandon Williams at a gas station a short time later.
The toddler died soon after the attack and his mother, 30-year-old Natalie Nation, died Monday morning at a hospital.
Pihera says there were no family ties between Williams and the woman, who was renting a room at the home. Police say the homeowner was working outside on a car during the attack.
Williams was being held without bond. It’s unclear if he has an attorney.
Mumbai: Madhuri Dixit has been cast in a role which was to be played by Sridevi in Abhishek Varman's new directorial, the late actress' daughter Janhvi Kapoor said on Monday.
"Abhishek Varman's next film was very close to mom's heart... Dad, Khushi and I are thankful to Madhuriji for now being a part of this beautiful film," Janhvi posted on her Instagram page.
What do you think about Madhuri Dixit and Sridevi Kapoor?
She also shared a warm photograph featuring Madhuri and Sridevi, who were considered professional rivals at one point in their careers.
Sridevi, last seen on-screen in Mom, breathed her last on 24 February in Dubai.
(Source: IANS)
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The team behind the next Eurovision Song Contest has been thrown into crisis after a number of top level staff quit, prompting producers remind them to stick "to the timeline".
The next contest is set to take place in Ukraine, after their politically charged entry won last year.
A reported 21 members of the Ukraine Public Broadcaster (UA:PBC), including two executive producers, the event manager and head of security, resigned over "staffing matters", the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) said.
The EBU, which founded Eurovision in 1956, released reiterating the need to "stick to the timeline" and insisting the event would go ahead in Kiev in May.
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FREE showing of Despicable Me 3
The movie Despicable Me 3, starring Steve Carell and Kristen Wiig, will be shown for free on the Lawrenceburg Green as part of the Movie Nights on the Green series this summer. There will be inflatables for the kids to play on before the movie begins and free snacks during the movie. Just bring a chair or blankets and enjoy a free night out!
For more information call (502) 598-3127.
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Ontario Provincial Police say westbound lanes of Highway 401 will be closed “for an extended period of time” following a fatal tractor trailer collision and fire west of Napanee.
The collision is between Deseronto Road and Highway 49. Traffic is being detoured at Deseronto.
Investigators were looking for one driver, saying in a news release the driver's whereabouts were “unknown," but police later said the driver was found and succumbed to their injuries at the scene.
A second driver involved in the crash was not hurt.
Police say the fire is active and fire crews are at the scene.
More to come.
Rumor, a German shepherd, and his handler Kent Boyles run around the ring during judging before winning Best in Show at the 141st annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in New York, February 14, 2017.
LONDON, April 6 Gulf Keystone Petroleum, an oil producer in Iraq's Kurdistan region, cut its annual pretax loss to $17 million last year after a debt-for-equity deal saved it from going under.
The oil company, which swapped $500 million of debt for equity in deal that diluted shareholders' ownership to 5 percent, reduced its pretax loss from $213 million in 2015, its annual results statement showed on Thursday.
Gulf Keystone, which was worth $3 billion in its heyday around 2012, said it had a cash balance of $112.7 million as of Wednesday, meaning the company has enough money available to invest in increasing production at its flagship Shaikan oil field.
Annual production is expected to rise to between 32,000 and 38,000 barrels per day (bpd), compared with an average of 34,794 bpd in 2016, the company said. (Reporting by Karolin Schaps; Editing by David Holmes)
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge is warning President Donald Trump’s former campaign chairman that he shouldn’t be trying his case in the press. That includes drafting opinion essays published in other countries.
U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson told Paul Manafort that his editing of an op-ed that appeared in an English-language newspaper in Ukraine is not something she is going to tolerate.
The judge’s warning came after special counsel Robert Mueller’s prosecutors discovered that Manafort edited an op-ed published in the Kyiv Post last week. The article appeared under the name of a former Ukraine official. It discussed Manafort’s consulting work in Ukraine, which is at the heart of the case against him.
The judge has barred Manafort and the prosecution from making public statements about his case.
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ROSENBERG, Tx. - An 18-year-old is wanted by police for blindsiding this victim with one powerful punch.
Police say the 30-year-old victim was leaving Ruchi's Mexican Grill in Rosenberg when he was attacked.
He hit the pavement hard and was rushed to the hospital with serious injuries.
The suspect is 18-year-old Alejandro Maldonado.
Officers say he agreed to turn himself in last week but never showed up.
Police say the years old so-called knockout game is to blame for the hit. Investigators say calling it a game is a bad idea ... they call it aggravated assault.
Police don't think the victim and the suspect know each other.
The writer-producer - and wife to Samira Wiley - details the debates that occurred in the writers room when plotting Poussey's death and the events of season five. The fifth season of Orange Is the New Black delivered on two promises from the season prior: Justice for Poussey Washington and Litchfield never being the same.
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Brooklyn, NY based musical duo Charming Disaster was formed in 2012 by singer/songwriters Ellia Bisker and Jeff Morris. Inspired by the gothic humor of Edward Gorey and Tim Burton, the noir storytelling of Raymond Chandler, the murder ballads of the Americana tradition, and the dramatic flair of the cabaret, they write songs that tell stories, combining vocal harmonies and clever lyrics with ukulele, guitar, and virtuosic foot percussion to explore dark narratives and characters with a playful sensibility. In their critically acclaimed albums Love, Crime & Other Trouble (2015) and Cautionary Tales (2017), they have explored themes like love, death, crime, ancient mythology, and the paranormal.
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Thursday’s transfer stories claim West Ham man is attracting interest from Old Trafford....
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Sky Sports: Manchester United are interested in signing West Ham United’s Marko Arnautovic.
Gazzetta dello Sport: Across Manchester, Napoli midfielder Jorginho is set to join City for 50m euros.
Daily Mirror: Chelsea are eyeing Robert Lewandowski after the striker said he wanted to leave Bayern Munich.
Le Parisien: Liverpool have offered 60m euros for Lyon midfielder Nabil Fekir.
El Mundo Deportivo: The Reds are also monitoring Barcelona keeper Jasper Cillessen.
Daily Mail: Everton could revive their interest in Crystal Palace defender Patrick van Aanholt.
Daily Mirror: Arsenal are set to sign Paris St Germain’s teenage midfielder Yacine Adli.
CHICAGO (AP)  Prosecutors want the maximum 15-year prison term for a young Chicago-area man who sought to join an al-Qaida-linked group fighting Bashar Assad's regime in Syria.
They requested the sentence in a court filing Thursday for Abdella Ahmad Tounisi's (too-NEE'-see), who was 18 when arrested in an FBI internet sting in 2013. He has pleaded guilty to attempting to offer material support to foreign terrorists.
Tounisi's lawyers want a seven-year term. They say their client felt isolated as a Muslim in the U.S. and that his decision to travel to Syria reflected his immaturity. They insist he's tried to change since then.
Prosecutors say Tounisi persisted even after a friend was arrested on terrorism charges in 2012, and after relatives expressed concern about his interest in Syria.
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The Philadelphia Parking Authority has a New Year’s gift for drivers in the city: non-enforcement i certain areas.
The PPA announced that they won’t be enforcing meters and time limits on residential blocks. The agency also will have its offices and impound lots closed Monday as many businesses observe New Year’s Day a day late.
The PPA said that "all safety regulations will remain in effect" so don’t just believe you can park in no parking and bus zones. It also isn’t clear what level of enforcement will take place in commercial areas.
A Texas lawmaker was struck in the head by a stray bullet during a New Year’s celebration and survived.
State Rep. Armando Martinez was in Weslaco, Texas, with family and friends when he was suddenly struck by gunfire just after midnight by a reveler who fired a gun to welcome in 2017, according to a report.
“It felt like a sledgehammer hit me over the head,” Martinez told KGBT-TV from his hospital bed.
The lawmaker said that he and his wife quickly realized he had been struck and they rushed over to a local hospital where doctors transferred him to Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen.
Surgeons were able to successfully remove the bullet, which punctured his skull.
“I’m really thankful for all of their efforts,” Martinez told the network, adding “We’re blessed God was with us that evening.”
The shooting is being investigated by the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office.
“We have reason to believe that he was hit by a bullet that was fired into the air,” a police spokesman said in a statement.
KUALA LUMPUR: North Korean government officials in Malaysia objected to an autopsy being performed on the body of the estranged half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, Malaysian government sources aware of the discussions said on Wednesday (Feb 15).
The officials requested that the body be released to them right away, but Malaysia rejected the request, several sources said.
No decision has been taken on whether the body of Kim Jong Nam will be handed over to North Korea, the sources added.
Malaysian police on Wednesday detained a woman holding Vietnam travel papers, and are looking for a "few" other foreign suspects in connection with the death in Kuala Lumpur of Kim Jong Nam, police said.
YORK (AP) – A York County golf club is apologizing for calling police on a group of black women after the co-owner and his father said they were playing too slowly and refused requests to leave the course. Sandra Thompson tells the York Daily Record she and four friends met up Saturday at the Grandview Golf Club, where they are all members. She says at the second hole, a man whose son co-owns the club told them they weren’t keeping up with the pace of play. Thompson says that was untrue. At the ninth hole, the man and club co-owner Jordan Chronister told them they needed to leave and the police had been called. Police interviewed them and left. Jordan Chronister’s wife, co-owner JJ Chronister, says she called the women personally to “sincerely apologize.”
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WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. tariffs on European steel and aluminum imports are expected to be imposed after the Trump administration's failure to win concessions from the European Union.
The result could be retaliatory tariffs and heightened trans-Atlantic trade tensions.
Two people familiar with the discussions say the tariffs are likely to go into effect on the EU with an announcement by Friday, the day an exemption from tariffs ends for the EU and other U.S. allies.
But they add that the administration's plans could change if the two sides are able to reach a last-minute agreement. They spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss internal deliberations.
President Donald Trump announced in March the U.S. would slap a 25 percent tariff on imported steel, and a 10 percent tariff on imported aluminum.
Okon quits as Central Coast coach in Australia' A-League
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SYDNEY -- Paul Okon has quit as Central Coast Mariners coach with four regular season games remaining in Australia's A-League.
Okon, an ex-Australia international who commenced his managerial career working with national youth squads, joined the Mariners last season and had been negotiating with the club to extend his contract beyond 2017-18.
The Mariners released a statement Tuesday saying Okon and the club accepted an immediate release after failing to agree on the strategic direction and plans for the team.
The Mariners' youth coach Wayne O'Sullivan has been appointed as a caretaker for the A-League team.
After an 11-game winless streak, the Mariners are in ninth place and out of playoff contention, just three points ahead of last-place Wellington Phoenix.
The Mariners next match is at home against league-leading Sydney FC on Saturday at Gosford, north of Sydney.
April 3 Capstone Infrastructure Corp
* Capstone infrastructure corporation announces management and director changes
* Appointment of Andrew Kennedy to position of chief financial officer effective April 1, 2017
* Capstone Infrastructure - Michael Smerdon, Capstone's outgoing CFO, will assume title of chief executive officer of Icon Infrastructure Canada Inc
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The Glasgow Scotties improved their record to 3-0 on the early season after a close win over the Russellville, 66 to 61.
'That's Sherra': Lorenzen Wright's mother not surprised by ex-wife's misbehavior that led to $20M bond
Wright allegedly using derogatory language toward jail security guards, passed food to other inmates and took her clothes off in her cell, stuffed the toilet to flood it and said, "I'm going swimming, y'all."
WASHINGTON (WHTM) – Target is recalling patio benches that can suddenly collapse.
The retailer has received six reports of the benches collapsing, including one report of a knee injury, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
This recall is for Threshold Aluminum Top/Steel X Base patio benches that were sold individually and as part of six-piece Threshold Mayhew dining sets from January 2016 through July 2016.
The CPSC says owners should stop using the patio benches and return them to any Target store for a full refund. Owners may continue to use other pieces of sets that included a table and four chairs.
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FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO): 2016 was a year to remember for the Allen County SPCA.
The shelter saw more adoptions than it’s ever had in 2016, adopting out more than 1,400 cats and almost 1,200 dogs for a grand total of 2,660 adoptions. That’s up 142 from 2015, and much more than the 471 adoptions in 2011.
“Every year, we end up adopting out more and more animals, and this year was no different,” said Allen County SPCA Executive Director, Jessica Henry. “Our success points to the incredible support we receive from the community and the commitment of the Allen County SPCA staff and volunteers. Of course, increased adoptions mean increased need. When our numbers continue to improve so incredibly, we must be able to support that monetarily. Since we don’t receive direct funding from the government or from the national ASPCA, we truly value every dollar sent our way. Those dollars will help us save even more lives in 2017.”
Henry says the ACSPCA is looking to adopt out 2,800 animals this year.
MOSCOW (AP) - A car veered onto the sidewalk and struck people near a bus stop in the Russian city of Sochi, killing one pedestrian and injuring five others.
In a video shown by state news channel Russia-24, a black car traveling at high speed on a main street veers across two lanes of traffic and crashes into the pedestrians, then plows through a railing and collides with a car travelling on a cross-street.
News reports said preliminary information suggested the driver had fallen asleep at the wheel.
Wednesday's accident occurred in the Dagomys district of Sochi, one of the 11 cities hosting soccer World Cup matches.
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Raymond Painter, 83, passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2018, at Bethalto Care Center in Bethalto.
Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, June 4, at Upper Alton Cemetery.
Elias, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
The pupils of Scoil Roisín in Maghery gave singing star Daniel O’Donnell a taste of his own music today when they serenaded him with one of his own hits when he visited their school.
The students put on a fine performance of Daniel’s“Our House is a Home” at the official opening of the school's new extension.
The official opening was conducted by the singer along with Leas Ceann Comhairle Deputy Pat ‘The Cope’ Gallagher and Fr Aodhan Cannon.
FILE - In this Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018 file photo, Turkish troops try to take control of Bursayah hill, which separates the Kurdish-held enclave of Afrin from the Turkey-controlled town of Azaz, Syria. Syria’s Kurdish militia is growing frustrated with its patron, the United States, and is pressing it to do more to stop Turkey’s assault on Afrin. Their complaints reflect the differing agendas. The Kurds want to ensure their self-rule, while the U.S. wants them to focus on governing the territory they wrested from IS militants. AP Photo, File)
SAN DIEGO (AP)  A second jury has deadlocked on charges against a Mexican man who'd been deported 17 times when was involved in a crash that badly injured a 6-year-old boy.
The San Diego Union-Tribune reports that a judge declared a mistrial Monday after jurors said they couldn't agree whether Constantino Banda Acosta caused the May 6 crash.
Prosecutors say Banda's pickup ran a red light and hit the car of a family returning home after a trip to Disneyland.
The crash fractured a 6-year-old boy's skull. His family says he's still recovering.
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Banda's attorneys argue he wasn't the one driving.
Banda pleaded not guilty to hit-and-run and DUI. Another jury deadlocked in the case in September.
The case drew national attention because of the number of times Banda had been deported.
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As Britain freezes so too do the thousands sleeping rough in towns and cities across the country, Whilst the majority of us worry about staying warm, for those on the streets the priority is staying alive in sub-zero temperatures.
Figures from the Department of Local Government reveal the problem is getting worse – an estimated 4,134 people now sleeping rough every night in England, the number more than doubling since 2010.
Word For The Weekend
COLLABORATION
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The Word For The Weekend is not only fun to say, but also fun to do, and there should be a lot more of it: collaboration –> the action of working with someone to produce or create something. For example: having a baby. Also: a product resulting from collaboration. For example: the dictionary is a collaboration of many minds. We should be a Collaboration Nation. (maybe we could get some cool red hats.)
A nurse in Ohio says she was fired for calling in sick with the flu.Theresa Puckett says she called in sick when she became ill at the end of 2017.Afterwards, she went back to work but a supervisor sent her home.Then, Puckett called out again.She was fired for violating a University Hospitals policy, which prevents temporary nurses from taking two non-approved absences in 60 days.----------
Crime fell by 10 percent in Lowell in 2016, compared to the previous year, continuing a downward trend since 2012. While there were several areas that saw spikes, the key indicators for safety were positive, prompting city officials to praise the work of the Lowell Police Department.
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Wall Street analysts expect Telecom Argentina SA to report earnings of $0.32 per share for the current quarter, according to Zacks Investment Research . Zero analysts have issued estimates for Telecom Argentina SA's earnings.
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Three teenage boys were arrested for allegedly torturing a rabbit and threatening a Santa Barbara County animal control officer, according to the Lompoc Police Department . An animal control officer was investigating a noise complaint on the 800 block of East Airport Avenue at approximately 11:40 a.m. Thursday when she saw the three teens in the backyard who appeared to be torturing a rabbit, police said.
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Why Investors Are Taking The Leap To 3rd-Party Funding
They often don’t know exactly what they’re buying, and there’s an ever-present chance they could come up empty in a given case. Here’s why investors are flocking to litigation finance anyway. ...read more
Armenians and community members hold signs and flags while listening to speakers during the annual Armenian flag-raising ceremony to commemorate the victims and survivors of the Armenian Genocide, outside Fresno City Hall on Saturday, April 21, 2018. CRAIG KOHLRUSS ckohlruss@fresnobee.com
MALDWYN Harriers will look to defend their Herefordshire League Cross Country title this season.
The Newtown based club has won the men’s title for two successive seasons while its ladies team ended fifth in 2016.
The season starts at Fforest Fields in Hundred House on Sunday, October 15 before moving onto Croft Castle on Sunday, November 12 and Monkhall Farm on Sunday, December 3.
The opening round of 2018 will be helkd at Rotherwas in south Hereford on January 14 before concluding on February 4 in Presteigne.
Any potential new runners are asked to contact organiser Ifan Jones on 07742 741110.
We can expect some outbreaks of heavy rain across the county earlier this morning. However, brighter, showery conditions will extend into western areas later this afternoon. Top temperatures will be between 16 and 18 degrees celsius. It will be mostly dry overnight, with isolated showers. It will continue to be cloudy tonight with lows of 9 to 11 degrees celsius being forecast.
Some streets near downtown Macon will be closed Saturday until about 10:30 a.m. for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. Danny Gilleland Telegraph file photo
CenterPoint paying $6 billion for Vectren
NEW YORK (AP) — CenterPoint Energy Inc. is paying just under $6 billion for rival Vectren in a move that will expand the utility operator's reach.
The combined company will serve more than 7 million gas and electricity customers in eight states and will hold about $29 billion in assets. CenterPoint will pay $72 per share cash for Vectren and assume the company's debt.
Houston-based CenterPoint has natural gas operations in Arkansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Texas. It has delivers electricity in the Houston area. It currently employs nearly 8,000 people.
Evansville, Indiana-based Vectren Corp. provides natural gas in Indiana and Ohio, along with electricity in Indiana. It employs about 5,500 people.
The deal is expected to close in the first quarter of 2019.
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In this Aug. 10, 2017, photo, Sara Hayden poses for a photo with some of her medications at home in Half Moon Bay, Calif. Hayden lost her job as a data researcher because of medical problems and is now covered by Medi-Cal, as Medicaid is called in California. She has rheumatoid arthritis, and the medication she has to take to keep the disease in check cost thousands of dollars a month. The Medicaid program is a 1960s Great Society creation long criticized by conservatives. But it seems to have emerged even stronger after the Republican failure to pass health overhaul legislation. Marcio Jose Sanchez AP Photo
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General the Great Pyrenees was caught on camera opening several doors with his nose in a hallway and busting out of a back entrance of Aquia-Garrisonville Animal Hospital, NBC reported.
A clever pooch escaped from the canine world’s most loathed spot — a veterinary office — and went on the lam in Virginia, a wacky surveillance video shows.
The furry escapee sparked a poochhunt among vet staffers and cops Monday morning.
“Last night at 4 a.m., one of our boarders opened his run door, and managed to open the back door to the clinic to escape,” the Aquia-Garrisonville Animal Hospital said in a Facebook post.“He is very sweet and he may still be wearing a purple ID band.”
The crafty canine was found lounging in a neighbor’s yard soon after, at around 7 p.m.and is doing fine, the station reported.
This is the one-year anniversary of a homicide of a man in Kansas City. People associated with this investigation have ties to Hayti, Missouri, according to investigators.
According to the Kansas City Police Department, Eric Anderson was killed on Dec. 6, 2016 at the Blue Bird Motel in Kansas City.
He was shot while checking in to the hotel.
Homicide detectives need the public’s help in identifying the person getting onto a Kansas City bus.
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He was wearing a black puffy vest over a patterned hoodie.
He appeared to be familiar with the area of 31st and Indiana and spoke with the bus driver.
The victim’s daughters lost their mother to cancer in March 2016 and would like help in getting closure to their father’s death.
If you have any information call the KCPD Homicide Unit at 816-234-5043 or 816-474-TIPS.
There is a reward leading to the arrest.
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Ranae Bickett uses her first snowblower to clear her sidewalk Monday, Jan. 2, 2017, on Fifth Avenue South, Fargo. Fargo remains under a winter storm warning until noon Tuesday with more than four inches of additional snow expected. This will be followed by dangerously low wind chill values Tuesday night as low as -29 degrees. Michael Vosburg / Forum Photo Editor
Booker rushed for 57 yards and a touchdown on 14 carries and added 52 yards and a score on two catches in Sunday's win over the Raiders.
The season ended the way the Broncos had hoped it would start for Booker, who scored on an 11 yard off-tackle to start the game and then added a second score on a 43-yard screen on third and long in the second quarter. Booker's uneven rookie season was partially his own doing, but sub-par offensive line play didn't help matters. The line looked decidedly better on Sunday and, with Denver returning to a two-back offense for the first time since rookie fullback Andy Janovich went on injured reserve, Booker showed flashes of quality play. If he can build off of how 2016 ended, he should serve as a quality complement to C.J. Anderson entering 2017.
The heat will continue across New Mexico as a ridge of high pressure bears down on the state. The southern tier of the state will be in the 100s on Thursday, with the southeast reaching the mid-100s. Albuquerque will warm into the upper 90s. The heat continues to slowly crank up, adding on a degree or two every day through Saturday.
A back door cold front will drop into the state Saturday night, causing temperatures to cool by 5° – 10°, just in time for Father’s Day. It will be a short lived cool down as temperatures heat back up for next week. Albuquerque will reach the low 100s by the middle of next week.
You won't want to miss a moment of the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup of Great Britain at the BHS Royal International Horse Show (24-29 July) at the All England Jumping Course at Hickstead
San Francisco Chronicle At least two people were killed in a shooting at a UPS warehouse in San Francisco, according to multiple news reports.
NBC News is reporting that at least three more were injured in the shooting.
Gunfire broke out inside the four-story building around 9 a.m. local time, a witness told the San Francisco Chronicle. Multiple witnesses said they recognized the gunman as a UPS employee.
Authorities instructed residents to avoid the scene of the shooting near the Bayshore Freeway in the Potrero Hill neighborhood, about 2.5 miles outside downtown San Francisco, according to the Associated Press.
This story is developing.
Chef Tim Keating doesn't have a culinary degree hanging on his wall, but he does have cookbooks lining his bookshelves. His knowledge stems not from classes, but from his travels and the lessons he has picked up from the "world-class chefs" who took him under their wings.
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Albania's parliament has given its approval for negotiations with a Dubai company to build a 350-meter -tall tower in the capital, Tirana. The parliament's vote Thursday didn't make it clear when the government would start negotiations with Al Habtoor Investment LLC, on the $250 million Tirana Iconic Tower project.
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Defending champion Fabrizio Zanotti was at 7 under, and Henrik Stenson was another two shots behind. Li Haotong of China, who won in Dubai last weekend, finished the round at 1 over and missed the cut by five shots.
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WTW restates 2016 cash flows
Matthew Neill 14 February 2017
Global broker Willis Towers Watson has restated 2016 cash flow figures to reflect a $47mn reduction in net cash from operating activities compared to the figure reported in its fourth quarter results.
The company said the restatement means net cash from operating activities came in at $920mn, down from the $967mn it reported on 9 February.
Willis Towers Watson also lowered the free cash flow figure to $702mn from $745mn.
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Trump Envoy Jason Greenblatt to Visit Israel Soon to Discuss Renewed Peace Talks, Israeli Official Says
As U.S. steps up negotiations for renewed talks, Tillerson reveals Trump told Abbas he would become disinterested in the talks if they don't move ahead quickly
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From Donald Glover being the first black director to win an Emmy for comedy to Danica Roem becoming the first openly transgender legislator in the US, there are plenty of people in their 30s who inspired us this year.
Here are 30 public figures who challenge the rest of us to try harder, do better, and give more.
BISMARCK, N.D. — The Army Corps of Engineers says it likely will take until April to finish court-ordered additional environmental study of the Dakota Access pipeline.
The agency had anticipated completing the task this year. But attorneys say in court documents filed Friday that it will take longer than expected to get needed information from Texas-based pipeline developer Energy Transfer Partners and at least one American Indian tribe.
The $3.8 billion pipeline began carrying oil from North Dakota to Illinois on June 1. But four Sioux tribes are still challenging it in court because they fear a leak could contaminate their water supply.
Princess Olga Andreevna sworn in as the new Chairman of family association.
Princess Olga Andreevna sworn in as the new Chairman of family association.
The head of the Romanov family - who once ruled Imperial Russia - Prince Dimitri Romanovich died last year (1926-2016). As a result, a meeting was called to elect a new chairman. Princess Olga Andreeva was elected Dec.3.
The Romanov Family Association was formed in 1979 to strengthen family links and protect it from imposters. The late Prince Romanovich was made leader of the association in 2014 and remained so until his death. He said today the Romanovs “do not claim anything, only the right to be useful in Russia.”
“I firmly believe that all members of our family should limit their aspirations to serve as a worthy historical link with the past,” he said.
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MIAMI — New England Patriots receivers Chris Hogan and Matthew Slater are active for Monday night's game against the Miami Dolphins.
Hogan has been sidelined since Game 8 because of a shoulder injury. Slater has been sidelined since Game 5 because of a hamstring injury.
Dolphins cornerback Cordrea Tankersley is inactive because of ankle and shoulder injuries.
Inactive for the Patriots were linebacker David Harris, running back Mike Gillislee, tackle Marcus Cannon, defensive end Trey Flowers, linebacker Kyle Van Noy, safety Brandon King and offensive lineman Cole Croston.
The Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has dissolved the Sokoto State Executive Council with immediate effect
The dissolution is aimed at restructuring and restrategizing the cabinet for optimum efficiency and service delivery to the good people of Sokoto State.
This is contained in a statement signed by DG media and public affairs to the Governor Mallam Abubakar Shekara.
While thanking members of the Council for the dedication, sacrifice and loyalty to the administration, the Governor expressed appreciation to the people for cooperating with and supporting the outgoing members of the Council towards achieving the success recorded.
According to the statements,the Commissioners would hand over the affairs of their respective Ministries to the Permanent Secretaries.
Governor Tambuwal ,wishes the outgoing Executive Council members success in their future endeavors.
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Baku. 20 January. REPORT.AZ/ Price of the Azerbaijani Azeri LT CIF crude, selling on world markets declined by $ 0,88 or 1,24%.
Report informs, price of oil brand Azeri LT CIF now makes $ 69,97 / barrel.
Notably, minimum price of Azeri LT CIF was recorded in December 2001 ($ 19.15) and the maximum value of the brand was registered in July 2008 ($ 149.66).
Russia is facing international condemnation from the U.K. and its allies for the poisoning of a former Russian spy with a Soviet-made nerve agent, but it's not facing new sanctions yet. So far, the only action that's been taken was by Britain, which expelled Russian diplomats
Each volunteer for CASA of the Ninth is assigned to one family, or CASA, to offer support in and out of the courtroom for the child or children involved in an abuse or neglect situation. CASA of the Ninth believes they are giving these child much needed support.
Volunteer coordinator Caleb Howald, vice president of the Board of Directors Resa Hayes, and CASA volunteer Susan Turner contribute. For more information about CASA of the Ninth, visit their website.
Unemployment remained at a 10-year low in December, having dropped by 7,000 to 1.6 million over 12 weeks.
The total number of jobless reached its lowest figure since 2006 in October last year and continued to fall in the three months to November.
According to the Office for National Statistics, unemployment figures fell again in the three months to December by a further 7,000.
The UK now has one of the lowest jobless rates in Europe at 4.8%. A total of 31.8 million adults are in work in the UK - a record high in itself.
Meanwhile, average earnings increased by 2.6% in the year to December, down by 0.2% on the previous month.
ONS senior statistician David Freeman said: "Continued moderate growth in employment has led to a new high in the total employment rate, while the rate for women has reached 70% for the first time on record.
"Overall, the labour market appears to be edging towards full capacity."
NEW YORK (AP) — A French-Italian crew has won the first leg of the Atlantic Cup by reaching New York an hour and a half ahead of an American crew after sailing 648 nautical miles from Charleston, South Carolina.
Skipper Catherine Pourre and Pietro Luciani on Earendil sailed into New York ahead of the American crew of Amhas, Micah Davis and Rob Windsor.
Earendil moved into the lead after a long, intense battle with Amhas. The French-Italian duo played the conditions perfectly, allowing it to gain a tactical and speed advantage after gybing in from the Gulf Stream to race along the New Jersey shore.
The second stage of three-stage race, to Portland, Maine, begins Saturday. The race will cover 1,008 nautical miles and is being sailed in Class40s.
PHILADELPHIA -- A federal judge in Philadelphia heard arguments Wednesday in the NFL's request for a special investigator to look into what the league says are fraudulent claims in a $1 billion concussion settlement.
The league last month cited an independent study that it said found that more than 400 claims had been recommended for denial based on evidence of fraud by attorneys, doctors and former players.
Plaintiffs' lawyers contend the league is not awarding settlement funds fast enough, and at least two attorneys Wednesday said the investigator is unnecessary.
The league said attempts to scam the system are responsible for delays.
The NFL has asked that the investigator be granted subpoena power and the ability to compel testimony to determine whether more punitive actions are necessary upon fraud findings.
One Nation is being urged to back the WA government's 10 per cent levy on taxi and ride-sharing journeys after the Nationals struck a deal to support the scheme in exchange for a regional exemption.
The Nationals have agreed to support legislation to impose a four-year levy on the total fare revenue of all taxis and ride-sharing operators.
The government will calculate the worth of a plate-licence according to when it was purchased.
The funds will be used for a $120 million voluntary taxi plate buy-back scheme for drivers who want to get out of the industry, frustrated by competition from outfits such as Uber.
Nationals MP Vince Catania said the exemption was a good outcome for regional WA.
Ride-sharing services were only a problem for metropolitan taxi drivers so it was not fair to slug their country counterparts, Mr Catania said.
NEW YORK — A New York City taxi driver who appeared to be resting was actually dead in his parked vehicle for about 18 hours.
The New York Times says 59-year-old Mehari Bokrezion (bahk-REH’-zee-uhn) died of cardiovascular disease around lunchtime on Aug. 8. He had pulled over in an area of Manhattan where drivers are allowed to rest for an hour. He wasn’t found until the next morning.
When the driver failed to go home, his worried wife and brother traced his GPS device with help from his garage. At around the same time a passer-by noticed the driver hadn’t moved and called 911.
The SoHo neighbourhood where the driver was found bustles with foot traffic, but only one person sought help.
Other taxi drivers came and went without realizing something was wrong.
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Information from: The New York Times, http://www.nytimes.com
The market for a peculiar type of clay mined in Wyoming is looking up, thanks to a better outlook for oil and gas drilling and ... CHEYENNE, Wyo. - The market for a peculiar type of clay is looking up thanks to improved prospects for oil and gas drilling and to cat owners who use the stuff to soak up their pets' business.
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Report of a pickup sliding off Highway 20, two miles east of Newport. Pickup left the road and hit a tree. 66 year old female suffering chest pain. 68 year old male didn’t appear to be injured.
Again, most highways on the coast and inland are very icy. Travel only if absolutely necessary. Cut your speeds in half AT LEAST.
Roussel (elbow) won't play Monday against the Rangers, Sean Shapiro of NHL.com reports.
After missing four games, Roussel returned for one contest before picking up this elbow issue. His next chance to return will be Wednesday against the Islanders.
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Several businesses were damaged Tuesday morning after flames broke out at a sub shop in Tampa.
Firefighters were called to Jersey Mike’s Subs on Bruce B Downs Boulevard around 2:45 a.m.
Responding crews say they found heavy fire inside the shop when they arrived.
Crews performed two checks and found no one was in the shop, then checked three surrounding businesses to make sure the fire hadn’t spread.
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue says it took about 17 minutes to get the fire under control.
Jersey Mike’s Subs suffered heavy fire damage. Nearby businesses Pinch-a-Penny Tools, Good Times Smoke Shop and Mr. Dunderbak’s have minor smoke damage.
The fire is under investigation.
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ARSENAL ENJOYED A 3-0 win over Liverpool to close the gap on the top two in the FA Women’s Super League 1 (WSL1) tonight.
Ireland internationals Louise Quinn and Katie McCabe both started for the Gunners, and the latter scored a goal to remember.
With 65 minutes played, the former Raheny United winger controlled the ball on the edge of the box before drilling it into the top corner.
Arsenal are chasing Champions League qualification and they now sit one point off second-placed Manchester City, who have a game in-hand.
The North Londoners also meet current leaders Chelsea in the FA Women’s Cup final at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, 5 May, after Quinn headed in an injury-time winner against Everton in the semis.
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A DRAWING of actor Michael Sheen on a supermarket Bag for Life by a Welsh graffiti artist has become an internet hit.
The image by anonymous artist Bagsy earned the praise of the Newport born actor who tweeted that he was "honoured" to be featured.
Bagsy tweeted a photo of the drawing which was then shared by the Hollywood star on his Twitter account.
The tweet was shared 45 times and received some 644 "likes" as well as many comments praising the work.
Bagsy has also recently shared images of Wales rugby players drawn on Bags for Life to mark the start of the Six Nations.
The Canberra Glassworks is making its annual call-out for glass jars to help children make something wonderful at its Winter Glass celebration on Saturday, June 16.
The Glassworks has activities for children (4pm to 8pm) and adults (8pm to 10pm) on the day.
Outside in the ActewAGL activity tent from 4pm to 8pm, kids can make a tea light, kaleidoscope, sea glass pendant or wonder jar; dig for relics or explore the different textures and sensations of glass.
Kids can make one of these magical Wonder Jars at the Canberra Glassworks on June 16. Photo: Supplied
And that's where the need for the glass jars comes in.
Wonder Jars incorporate materials that glow in the dark to create little worlds in a jar, under the sea, on the moon or perhaps from the dinosaur era.
Lackawanna County Commissioners to meet Wednesday night
Panel: Lackawanna County Fair appears viable The idea of a new Lackawanna County Fair is gaining momentum, with a committee formed by county commissioners last year urging a focus on community and cultural heritage. (read more)
Court ruling gives new hope of release to juvenile lifers An Old Forge man convicted of brutally killing two young children 36 years ago has a better chance at freedom because of a new court ruling. (read more)
CHRIS KELLY: Read my eclipse Metaphors this easily exploited don’t come around often. The last total solar eclipse over the United States cast a momentary shadow on Feb. 26, 1979. (read more)
Local History: World War I hero remembered He flew for France and the United States in World War I, earning the Croix de Guerre with a palm and a distinguished service medal with bronze oak leaf. (read more)
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Cersei Lannister is processing the grief following the death of her three children, striving to defeat all of her enemies by walking around a giant map of Westeros and dealing with the fact a fire-breathing dragon is torching the remnants of her army. What better time to gestate a baby?
The current occupant of the Iron Throne, who has famously been sleeping with her twin brother, Jaime, since their adolescence, coyly revealed that she was pregnant during Eastwatch, Sunday night's episode of season six.
There are a few problems here. The first being that, after raising three beautiful, golden-haired and intelligent – if ill-fated – children, Jaime and Cersei will really be pushing their luck conceiving a fourth child from incest without incurring some considerable biological issues.
Osseo (Press Release) -- Osseo Police say 3 suspects are in jail after robbing a man while armed with BB guns.
According to a press release from the Osseo Police Department, at 3:51 p.m. Wednesday afternoon, a man called 911 to report he had been robbed at gunpoint by 3 suspects. Osseo Police believe the suspects were living in Eau Claire.
The Eau Claire Police Department was contacted and requested to assist in locating the suspects. The Eau Claire Police did located the three suspects, and they were arrested. The stolen property, as well as two BB guns were recovered.
The suspects where taken to the Trempealeau County Jail. They've been identified as Ade Jaleel Davis, Tyron Riles and an unidentified juvenile.
The Trempealeau County District Attorney’s Office is now investigating the case.
Ice cold in Essex… Well it usually is at the annual NSRA Swap Meet at the Arena Essex Raceway, writes Keith Harman. This year it is on Sunday, March 11, so there may still be time to book a pitch to sell stuff if you are quick. Booking forms are available at www.nsra.org.uk, otherwise it’s £8 for non members, and £5 for members, gates open at 10am unless you’ve pre-booked a fast-track entry to have your own stall.
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press release: An in-depth look at music will be held at the Arts + Literature Lab on Thursday, June 20th at 7:00pm. A performance and discussion of American Haiku for viola and cello will feature Jeremy Kienbaum, viola and Trace Johnson, cello. Two members of the Dynamite Factory will feature this work written by Brooklynite Paul Wiancko, in 2014. This richly-textured duo for viola and cello incorporates Appalachian fiddling, percussive patterns, and Japanese folk-inspired melodies. Suggested donation $5. Arts + Literature Lab is located 2021 Winnebago St, Madison, WI 53704 artlitlab.org.
Gamel (oblique) practiced swinging a bat Monday, Shannon Drayer of 710 ESPN Seattle reports.
In addition to playing catch Monday, this was Gamel's first time taking swings since injuring his oblique at the beginning of March. As he continues increasing his level of activity, it should become clear when he'll be able to return.
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NEW YORK -- A judge in New York has ruled against the makers of "Sesame Street" in a dispute with the distributor of the upcoming Melissa McCarthy movie, "The Happytime Murders."
U.S. District Judge Vernon Broderick ruled Wednesday that distributor STX Productions can continue to use the tagline "No sesame. All street" in promoting the R-rated film, which features Muppet-like puppets in a comedic crime story.
Sesame Workshop sued last week, seeking to end the inclusion of the tagline in promotional materials ahead of the film's Aug. 17 release. The company argued the public would be confused and think the movie was supported by "Sesame Street."
The judge heard oral arguments before issuing his ruling. He says Sesame Workshop didn't demonstrate that moviegoers were confused or that sponsors or parents were complaining.
Five Wisconsin football players earned A.P. All-America honors on Monday, the most since 2010 when they also had five.
Inside linebacker T.J. Edwards earned the Badgers only 1st team honor. Running back Jonathan Taylor and TE Troy Fumagali were named to the second team and offensive lineman David Edwards (RT) and Beau Benzschawel (RG) were named to the third team.
Edwards is the first UW defensive player to earn 1st team honors by the AP since defensive end Erasmus James in 2004. He recorded 75 tackles (11 for loss), two sacks, four interceptions and one touchdown.
Taylor (true freshman) finished sixth in the Heisman Trophy voting over the weekend. He ranks third nationally with 1,847 yards rushing and has 13 touchdowns to his credit.
Fumagali finished with 43 receptions for 516 yards and four scores.
Edwards and Benzschawel both started all 13 games on the right side of the Badgers offensive line, paving the way for Taylor’s outstanding season.
Newcastle United could battle West Brom and Chelsea for the January signature of Ghana international Richmond Boakye.
The 24-year-old Red Star Belgrade striker, formerly of Juventus, has netted 14 goals in 13 league games so far this season. For this and more, see below...
[India], Feb 3 (ANI): Another accused named Rahat Qureshi was arrested on Saturday in connection with the communal violence in Uttar Pradesh's Kasganj district.
Earlier on January 31, the Uttar Pradesh Police arrested Salim, the prime accused in the killing of Chandan Gupta during the communal flare-up in the district on Republic Day.
The clash had broken out after an unauthorised bike rally was taken out by RSS-affiliated students' group Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad and the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) in the city to commemorate the Republic Day and allegedly stones were pelted at them during the roadshow. (ANI)
A shooting at a United Parcel Service facility in San Francisco killed multiple people the morning of June 14, according to a company spokesman. A shooting at a United Parcel Service facility in San Francisco killed multiple people the morning of June 14, according to a company spokesman.
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5 reasons Adam Sandler & Drew Barrymore love working together In Friday’s “Blended,” Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore once again pair up on-screen. This marks the third time they’ll fall in love, following “The Wedding Singer” and “50 First Dates.”...
Sandler and Barrymore lead badly 'Blended' rom-com At a tender interlude in “Blended,” an adorable motherless little girl asks a sweet lady to rub her head while she goes to sleep, “so I have good dreams.” The...
A burst mains pipe left a Northampton neighbourhood without water on Sunday morning.
Residents in Duston took to Facebook to voice their concerns after they woke up yesterday (August 13) to find they had little or no water pressure.
The mains reportedly broke outside the Poppy Field Farm pub, in Telstar Way, off Tollgate Way, at around 2:50am.
Anglian Water was called out to repair the pipe and pressure was restored to the neighbourhood at around 10am.
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia set to expand Medicaid after state Senate gives approval, ending yearslong partisan battle.
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President Donald Trump and his administration may be pushing for the rollback of a Labor Department regulation from former President Barack Obama’s tenure, but they’re certainly not alone, congressional lobbying disclosure data show. In fact, newly released federal records show the finance industry spent big money in the first few weeks of Trump’s administration to lobby…
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says the administration is courting motorcycle companies that want to move to the U.S. after Harley-Davidson said it's moving some assembly overseas.
Harley-Davidson drew Trump's wrath last week after the manufacturer announced it's moving production of motorcycles sold in Europe to facilities outside the U.S. The company blamed the decision on tariffs imposed by the European Union to retaliate for tariffs Trump imposed on a host of EU products.
Trump says Tuesday on Twitter that Harley-Davidson customers aren't happy with the Milwaukee-based company's announcement. He also notes that sales were down 7 percent in 2017, but a sales drop last year cannot be attributed to Harley-Davidson's announcement last week.
Trump didn't name any motorcycle companies. The White House had no immediate comment.
Majuro, Marshall Islands 7 April 2017: Nine islands that control the majority of tuna in the western and central Pacific are meeting in Majuro this week and next, focusing on important tuna management issues for the region. The annual officials meeting of the Parties to the Nauru Agreement - eight island nations plus Tokelau - starts Monday in Majuro.
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With an album due out soon, Rick Wakeman tells Neil McCormick about recording with the superstar, the delights of ‘Grumpy Old Men’, and depression in the music industry
“It was a rough year for music – that’s putting it mildly,” says Rick Wakeman, contemplating the almost innumerable losses of 2016. “There was one stage when it almost felt like we were losing people on a daily basis. And I hate to say it, but illness wise, there’s a few on the waiting list at the moment. Which is worrying. We are losing all sorts of history.”
At 67, the veteran keyboard player, songwriter and Grumpy Old Men star is keeping himself as busy as ever. He has a new album, Piano Portraits, coming out, which he reckons will be his 90th, although he admits he has lost count (I make it 85, including The Strawbs and Yes albums, but not counting more than 20 live albums, numerous compilations and several box sets)....
BEIRUT—Islamic State on Monday claimed responsibility for a deadly New Year’s attack in Istanbul that killed at least 39 people and wounded dozens more, claiming the operation had targeted Turkey in retaliation for its military operations against the group in Syria.
The statement was distributed by Nashir News, a channel that publishes Islamic State propaganda, and which had called for followers of the extremist group to target...
The Long Island Rail Road’s third-track project took a major step forward Monday as the MTA’s LIRR committee approved a $1.8 billion contract to build the Main Line expansion.
Monday’s approval advanced the pact to the full Metropolitan Transportation Authority board for a vote Wednesday, and it is expected to pass. LIRR President Patrick Nowakowski described the extra track as a “milestone...
MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Kansas State is discussing a contract extension for basketball coach Bruce Weber, who was thought to be on the hot seat last season before guiding the Wildcats back to the NCAA Tournament.
University President Richard Myers said during a news conference Monday to introduce new athletic director Gene Taylor that he thought Weber was deserving of an extension. Weber has two years left on a deal that will pay him $2.15 million next season. Weber is 100-68 in five seasons with the Wildcats.
Taylor was hired last week to replace John Currie, who departed for a similar role at Tennessee. It was Currie who hired Weber to replace Frank Martin and subsequently signed him to two contract extensions.
Myers declined to discuss parameters of a contract extension.
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Breaux (leg) underwent X-rays on Monday that revealed a more serious injury than a bruise, Josh Katzenstein of NOLA.com reports.
Breaux missed the majority of training camp with what was thought to be a simple bruise, but further testing revealed otherwise. While though the specifics of the actual injury aren't clear, the cornerback donned a walking boot and crutches Monday -- and has worn a sleeve on his left leg in recent practices -- so it appears to be an issue with his lower left leg. Fortunately, Breaux isn't expected to be out long term.
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — A police officer has testified that an Oklahoma man charged with a hate crime in the killing of his Lebanese neighbor said the slain man didn't like him because he is gay.
Testimony resumed Wednesday in the first-degree murder trial of 63-year-old Stanley Majors for the 2016 shooting death of 37-year-old Khalid Jabara.
Tulsa officer Josh Metcalf testified Tuesday that Majors called Jabara "creepy" and a terrorist who disliked him because of his sexuality.
Defense attorneys have tried to show that Majors was mentally ill and have said he feared that Jabara's family targeted him because he's gay.
Majors has pleaded not guilty and was found competent to stand trial.
Prosecutors say Majors shot Jabara after years of harassment that included calling the family "filthy Lebanese" and "Moo-slems." The Jabaras are Christian.
Urias is not being considered as a replacement for any potential time Rich Hill (finger) misses, J.P. Hoornstra of The Orange County Register reports.
The club hasn't officially made any decisions regarding Hill's status for Saturday's start, but they were quick to dismiss their top prospect as a potential option. Urias has seen his pitch count sit in the mid- to high-70s in his two last starts with Triple-A Oklahoma City, which keeps his workload in a range to be called up at any point. We know the Dodgers will have Urias join the rotation at some point this season, it is simply a waiting game to see when they decide to call him up. Even though his debut won't come this weekend, the 20-year-old phenom is definitely worth a pickup if he is still available on the waiver wire.
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Donald Trump's characterization of Mexican immigrants as criminals and rapists during his presidential campaign angered Heidi Sainz, whose family is from Mexico and who has close friends who are immigrants. She was also upset that she couldn't do anything about it at the ballot box because she was a year shy of being able to vote.
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Sarath Kumara Gunaratne, former Deputy Minister has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) today.
He was arrested following a statement obtained from him on the alleged misappropriation of funds of the Negombo lagoon development project.
Former Deputy Minister Gunaratne to be produced before the Court today.
Investigators in Beaufort County are looking for a man wanted for financial transaction card fraud.
Officials say 52-year-old Jonnie Lee Howard is known to be in the St. Helena Island area. He has black and gray hair with a gray goatee. He's 5'9 and weighs around 190 pounds.
If you come in contact with Howard, please contact investigator Moreno with BCSO at 843.255.3505. You may also contact Beaufort County Dispatch at 843.524.2777.
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ATLANTA — Thousands remain without electricity across the Deep South days after a winter snow storm snapped power lines across the region.
At least 24,900 homes and businesses in Georgia were still in the dark Monday according to Georgia Power and Georgia Electric Membership corporation. Metro Atlanta got several inches of snow Friday and Saturday, while some areas farther north saw up to a foot of snowfall.
Utilities in Mississippi reported at least 2,000 customers were still waiting for power to be restored. Alabama and Louisiana still had roughly 500 outages apiece Monday.
Several school systems closed Monday in Georgia because of a lingering threat of icy road conditions.
The unusually heavy December snow storm brought flurries to New Orleans and dumped several inches in Mississippi and Alabama.
PHENIX CITY, Ala. — Jaylen Huff might only be 8 years old, but this little superstar trains like a pro.
The Phenix City phenom is getting national attention after being featured by websites like Bleacher Report last week.
His dad Roland Huff Jr. started training him at 3 years old because he was extremely hyper and it has just taken off since then.
“I had him walk for 3 minutes and then jog. From then on for like 30 minutes. At like age 3 knocking out 2-3 miles,” said Huff Jr.
Which leads us to five years later.. Jaylen is getting national attention for his skills. His dad Roland posts on his Instagram daily and in just 9 short months, his son has more than 42,000 followers.
“He is the number one searched eight year old in the world,” says Huff Jr.
Jaylen says he’d like to become a math teacher and on the side be a beast like former Alabama running back Derrick Henry (mostly because they have the same hair.)
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A 70-year-old man who said he robbed a Kansas City, Kansas, bank so he could get away from his wife blamed his actions on depression.
A federal judge on Tuesday sentenced Lawrence John Ripple to probation.
Ripple went to the Bank of Labor - a block from police headquarters - last September. He gave a note to a teller saying he had a gun and was demanding money. After he was given it, Ripple waited for police.
Court records indicate Ripple wrote the robbery note in front of his wife and told her he would rather be in jail than at home.
The Kansas City Star reports Ripple told the judge Tuesday that heart surgery left him depressed and unlike himself before he robbed the bank.
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In a lot of ways, Joe Pesci’s character in Casino, Nicky Santoro, is the flipside of his Goodfellas character, Tommy DeVito. While they were both hot-headed gangsters prone to impulsive acts of violence (and both based on real-life criminals), Nicky had a kind of method to his madness, whereas Tommy was really just an overgrown id squeezed into a gangster’s suit.
Sure, Nicky could still fly off the handle, but he could also keep it together when he had to, even if he didn’t necessarily want to. For those moments when you can barely keep your temper in check, let these Nicky Santoro quotes inspire you to bite your tongue and swallow your rage.
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Passengers trying to travel via the Eurotunnel are facing delays of up to six hours due to emergency maintenance work.
Eurotunnel advised customers of delays at both the Folkestone and Calais terminals.
"Customers travelling today are currently facing long delays. We are working hard to improve this situation; if you are able to cancel or amend your trip we recommend that you do so," the company said.
On Twitter, Eurotunnel said the disruption is only affecting high vehicles, but low cars travelling from Calais are also facing delays of up to 1.5 hours.
PORTLAND — Registration is still open for the McAuley Residence Walk/Run for Recovery, slated for 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Aug. 19.
Sponsored by Mercy Hospital, the 5K run/walk and other events will be held at the Mercy campus at 195 Fore River Parkway. Money raised from the event will fund the McAuley Residence program, which provides critical support, counseling and safe housing to women in recovery and their children.
To register, visit http://bit.ly/2uDbyMR or call 879-3605.
WHITE BEAR LAKE, Minn. — Prosecutors say a Minnesota man lived in his house with the decomposing bodies of his mother and twin brother for about a year.
Sixty-year-old Robert James Kuefler of White Bear Lake is charged with interference with a dead body or scene of death because he neglected to tell authorities they died of natural causes, according to the St. Paul Pioneer Press .
The bodies were found last year. Kuefler was charged this week. Police say he told them his mother, 94-year-old Evelyn Kuefler, died in August 2015 and his brother, Richard Kuefler, died before that and he couldn't bring himself to bury them.
The complaint says his mother's body was decayed and skeletal and his brother's body was "mummified."
Robert Kuefler didn't return a message left by The Associated Press.
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Hugh James, town public services director, asked the Wadesboro town council for permission during the council's meeting Monday evening to begin replacing the bridge. The bridge is obsolete and has a 29 percent efficiency rating, according to James.
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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has now officially cancelled the results of 59,698 candidates over examination malpractices. JAMB's Registrar, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, made the disclosure on Wednesday in Abuja at a news conference at …
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Legislation designed to grow Illinois' bio-based economy has been introduced by Sens. Andy Manar, a Bunker Hill Democrat, and Chapin Rose, a Republican from Mahomet. Senate Bill 1656 provides incentives to Illinois businesses to produce and sell new renewable products made from biomass and other renewable sources.
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - Fixstars Corp
* Says it will set up a Kanagawa-based JV with Fusic CO.,LTD., on Feb. 9
* The JV will be engaged in provision of software development platform
* The JV will be capitalized at 30 million yen and the company will hold 66.6 percent stake in the JV
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This combination of May 26, 2017, left, and Dec. 20, 2017, satellite images provided by DigitalGlobe show the village of Gu Dar Pyin, Myanmar before and after destruction. The Associated Press has confirmed more than five previously unreported mass graves in the village through multiple interviews with more than two dozen survivors in Bangladesh refugee camps and through time-stamped cellphone videos. The Myanmar government regularly claims massacres like Gu Dar Pyin never happened, and has acknowledged only one mass grave containing 10 “terrorists” in the village of Inn Din. DigitalGlobe via AP)
Maybe she’s not a music lover? In a fit of rage at her soon-to-be-ex-husband, a woman allegedly smashed and otherwise decimated a collection of valuable violins and bows, including a 17th-century Amati. The rampage, which occurred more than three years ago, has recently resulted in the woman’s arrest.
Adding a modern twist to the story, the owner of the violins posted a video of the aftermath.
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TUCSON (KGUN9-TV) - The Pima County Sheriff's Department is investigating a mobile home fire from Sunday night, according to a news release from the Avra Valley Fire District.
Just after 5 p.m. units from AVFD and the Picture Rocks Fire District responded to the fire in the area of Amway and Manville Road.
As firefighters arrived they observed heavy smoke and fire coming from multiple rooms of the trailer.
Crews were able to extinguish the fire in 20 minutes after arriving on scene.
There were no injuries reported to residents or firefighters on scene.
No one was displaced as a result of the fire.
AVFD says the estimated damages are around $15,000.
OAKLAND – Monday’s promotion of Bruce Maxwell to the big league roster in Oakland means less time behind the plate for catcher Stephen Vogt.
Maxwell was listed as the starting catcher and Vogt as the DH for Monday’s game against the Rangers, the start of which was being threatened by rain.
Vogt has a long history of sustaining minor, and not-so-minor, injuries from his work behind the plate. He has played through most of them, but the A’s feel the two-time All-Star catcher would be well-served by less time catching.
“If we have the ability to give him some time off this year, we’re going to do it,” manager Bob Melvin said. “He’s not 25 years old anymore. He’s a productive bat we need to keep productive.”
The A’s have used Vogt, 32, at first base and in right field at times in the past, but for now he will only DH when he’s not catching, saying “I think we’re covered there,” when asked about the other two positions.
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The board will hold two meetings today at the district's 13th and Plum streets offices in Parkersburg. The meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. with a statutory meeting to approve levy rates for school bonds and the district's excess levy.
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March 30 Feelingk CO Ltd :
* Says its previously announced 7.3 million common shares have been subscribed on March 30
* Says it has raised 22.30 billion won in total
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More than two tons of fireworks and firework-making materials were recovered at a residence in unincorporated Lemont on Wednesday monring, Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart announced.
The discovery, which took place at approximately 9:15 a.m. according to a news release issued by the Sheriff’s Office, was made while police were responding to a domestic trouble call in the 14800 block of Kotlin Road.
Police at the door to the residence spotted what appeared to be boxes of fireworks while responding to that call, and after receiving permission to search the home from one of the residents present at the dwelling, they discovered the large cache of fireworks inside.
According to investigators, over 4000 pounds of fireworks and firework materials, including powder, tubes, and fuses, were recovered from the residence.
Cook County Sheriff’s officials said that one person is in custody, and charges are pending in the case.
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Bill would add Kentucky battlefield to National Park System
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Two longtime members of Kentucky's congressional delegation are teaming up on a proposal to add the Mill Springs Battlefield to the National Park System.
Rep. Hal Rogers and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell say they will lead the effort for legislation adding the battlefield in Pulaski and Wayne counties to the park system.
The Republican lawmakers say the measure would commemorate the site's significance as an early victory for the Union Army during the Civil War. They say they will work with Interior Department officials to protect the battlefield site.
The bill is the second in a two-part process to add the battlefield to the federal system.
First, the National Park Service must complete a study to evaluate Mill Springs' addition to the park system. The study is expected to be completed later this year.
Simone Verdi was close to joining Napoli this past winter transfer window but in the end, the Italian international decided to stay with Bologna for the time being. Corriere dello Sport (via Football Italia) have now reported that a deal between Napoli and Verdi is inches away as he is set to join Maurizio Sarri's club come summer time.The Italian paper states that Napoli are set to re-confirm theiras a deal seems very likely to occur this time around. Time will tell but it seems like Verdi's transfer to Napoli is now back on.The offensive talent appeared in 26 games for Bologna so far this season as he scored an impressive 7 goals and added 8 assists in 2017-18. As we said, he will now be focused on the Italian national team games against Argentina and England before then finishing off the season with Bologna.
When Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai was speaking in Parliament last week, Kellie Leitch gave her seat to Conservative leadership rival Erin O'Toole's daughter Mollie so she could bear witness to history alongside her dad. The two Conservative MPs may be seat mates in the back row of the House of Commons these days, but their campaigns to take over the permanent leadership of the party couldn't be much farther apart.
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2:52 What you need to know about the massive Oroville dam emergency in California Pause
0:37 American Red Cross operates shelter at Cal Expo
1:16 Evacuees wait to return after Oroville Dam threat: 'This is not happening'
0:57 'Things aren't looking good. We'll be camping out'
3:16 Obama on equal pay: We will close the wage gap
0:49 White House is 'keeping a close eye' on crisis at California's Oroville dam
0:50 Dakota Access Pipeline activists protest at CalPERS
1:01 Cal Fire emergency rescue crews gauge raging Feather River, urge caution
1:22 Brianna Reynolds saw her rent rise by 47 percent
The EUR/USD challenged the key 1.13 resistance zone (red line) after weak inflation figures in the US were released yesterday. Despite the recent weakness in inflation levels, the US interest rates did increase from 1% to 1.25% later in the day which …
All eyes are now on thirteen young soccer players known as the Wild Boars, who were found alive after ten days trapped in a Thai cave. But why is it so hard to take them out and what can be done?
Duke's Luke Kennard and Derryck Thornton celebrate the team's 74-73 victory over North Carolina in an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Wed., Feb. 17, 2016. Duke's Luke Kennard and Derryck Thornton celebrate the team's 74-73 victory over North Carolina in an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Wed., Feb. 17, 2016.
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Kentucky’s Republican governor has acknowledged for the first time he might not call a special session of the state legislature to overhaul one of the country’s worst funded public pension systems.
Matt Bevin has said repeatedly he would call a special session of the state legislature before the end of the year to address the pension issue. But his proposal has received significant opposition from state employees and even members of his own political party. Last week, 47 Republican House members signed a letter asking him not to call a special session this year.
Monday, Bevin told reporters there is still a chance he could call the legislature back to Frankfort next week to vote on the bill. But he said lawmakers could take up the issue during the session scheduled to begin Jan. 2.
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March 30 Nippon Television Holdings Inc :
* Says the co's unit agreed to form capital and business alliance with All About Inc
* Says two entities will cooperate on development of new content, information service supply and internet shopping business
* Says its unit will raise stake in All About Inc to 25.01 percent, effective March 31
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Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
Reckless driving on roads has become a hobby in Karachi. The city is flourishing in all directions yet facing countless problems. Reckless driving is also one of the many problems. Most of those who drive on roads in Karachi are very careless as they do not follow driving rules and traffic police is hardly able to check them. They are fond of rash driving. The buses and mini buses are always over loaded and two or three passengers are often seen hanging on the footboard or sittings on the roofs. The result is that accidents are quite common in Karachi. Reckless driving is too dangerous for pedestrians as well as small vehicles. I there fore request the authorities concerned to take strict action again this craze so that people get relieve from further distress.
AEMON JAWAID
Karachi
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Ebaa Agency has released video of the moment #RuAF's Su-25SM was shot down by MANPADS over #Saraqib, #Idlib Countryside. According to Ebaa, #AlQaeda affiliated Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (#HTS) backed by #Qatar had done this. The MANPADS is probably FN-6 delivered through #Turkey. pic.twitter.com/l09is50RWh
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has unfurled national flag fourth times on the occasion of 71st Independence Day of India at Lal Qila. He said that his condolence is with family of deceased children in Gorakhpur.
Tequila Revolucion, a Mexican restaurant, is scheduled to open on Dec. 18 at 1851 Post Road.
The restaurant is owned by Nicho Guevara and Ryan Gillespie, who were formerly the head chef and bartender at Tequila Mockingbird in New Canaan, respectively. Tequila Revolucion is based at the former site of Wilson’s Holy Smoke BBQ, which closed in August 2016 after a 12-year run.
Tequila Revolucion will be presenting between five and eight specials each day, along with fresh margaritas. Restaurant hours will be Mondays through Thursdays from 4 to 10 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays from 4 to 11 p.m., and Sundays from 4 to 9:30 p.m.
April 3 Skanska Ab
* Skanska has signed a contract with Burrard Development to build a 40-story residential tower in Seattle, USA.
* Orderworth 152 million USD, around 1.4 billion SEK.
* Which will be included in the US order bookings for the first quarter of 2017. Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting By Johan Sennero)
Halifax is testing new lights at a handful of crosswalks in the municipality.
The Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons have been installed at four crosswalks as part of a pilot program.
The lights are installed at both sides of a marked crosswalk, just about the signs. The municipality says they’re closer to the ground than overhead lights, “they operate in a strobe pattern,” and they’re brighter than past models, designed to be more visible to drivers.
The holidays are over and it seems Mother Nature is back to business as freezing rain is expected to wash over southern Quebec starting Tuesday.
“A Colorado low (a low pressure that forms typically in the winter) will reach the Great Lakes,” explained officials with Environment Canada.
“As this system approaches, freezing rain could affect southern Quebec beginning Tuesday, making for a difficult morning or afternoon rush hour.”
The special weather statement is in effect for:
Châteauguay – La Prairie
Laval
Longueuil – Varennes
Montreal island
Commuters are being asked to be careful as roads, highways, sidewalks and parking lots could become icy, slippery and even treacherous.
Freezing rain warnings are issued when rain falling in sub-zero temperatures creates ice build-up and icy surfaces.
Here are a few tips to stay safe:
Odunlade Adekola refutes 5th death rumour
Popular Yoruba actor, Odunlade Adekola, who is renowned for his comic roles, has refuted a fifth death rumour currently being peddled in a new Instagram video. Obviously upset about the speculation which he described as malicious, the 38-year-old film star resorted to cursing those behind the rumour in a funny manner. He started the …
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WILKES-BARRE -- The upcoming Super Bowl is good for business at a t-shirt shop in Wilkes-Barre.
Shedd Shirts on South Main Street has already sold more than 1,000 Eagles shirts in the last 10 days.
Patriots shirts aren't in quite as high demand but still sold a couple hundred shirts to New England fans.
The business says they ship the shirts all around the world including one which was sent to Japan on Friday.
Missed this week's 'The Walking Dead?' Here are the top 3 "need to know" developments of the midseason finale. Warning: MAJOR spoiler alerts ahead! USA TODAY
Harry Kane is a composite of all the great England strikers, with Gary Lineker’s finishing, Alan Shearer’s character and Michael Owen’s greed for goals. None of those fell in love with the World Cup quite so quickly or were inspirational captains from their first kick of the tournament.
Kane’s debut World Cup is also his first in a role the English have burdened with an imperial mystique. In the mother country, the captain “leads” the lads into action with jaw set and sinews stiffened. Russia 2018’s leading scorer has done a bit of this, but not with officer-class posturing. Aside from his goals, Gareth Southgate’s chosen one has led with his infatuation with what World Cups are and what they...
The Fate of the Furious continued its series' practice of revving up box-office grosses for Universal (NASDAQ:CMCSA), setting international records as it led all comers at the movies this weekend.
The eighth film in the Fast and the Furious franchise tagged $100.2M domestically -- more than six times the $15.5M take of No. 2 film The Boss Baby (FOX +0.7% , FOXA +0.8% ) -- but combined that with $432.3M in foreign markets for a worldwide take of $532.5M.
That beats a record held by Star Wars: The Force Awakens, which took $529M in the same time span. It was the top film in all of the territories (more than 60) where it opened, and set records in 17 of them. The $432.3M in foreign receipts beat a record held by Jurassic World of $316.7M.
LAHORE - Senior leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Chaudhary Muhammad Sarwar has said that alliance of opposition parties against corruption will be manifestation of national desire.
Government plan of functioning local bodies by remote control is the negation of democracy. PTI is representing the national desires and won’t disappoint the nation. According to a statement issued by PTI leader Chaudhary Muhammad Sarwar, PTI wants eradication of corruption under leadership of Imran Khan so grand alliance of opposition parties against the corruption is manifestation of national desires.
He said that problems of loadshedding, unemployment and poverty won’t get resolved until the eradication of corruption in country. Nation will also have to strengthen the hands of PTI against the corruption. Self-proclaimed proponents of democracy should avoid curbing the powers of local bodies in Punjab, he added.
Wisconsin 14, Western Michigan 7—Late 2nd Quarter
The Western Michigan Broncos (13-0) and Wisconsin Badgers (10-3) are battling in the 2017 Cotton Bowl. Can head coach P.J. Fleck lead Western Michigan to an undefeated season?
You can view the game on ESPN, but keep it here with Bleacher Report for live updates and analysis throughout today's matchup.
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Shots Fired at Asheville Police Department Officer Results in Pursuit
Asheville, NC (June 14, 2017): At approximately 2:45 a.m. an officer with the Asheville Police Department initiated a traffic stop on Brevard Road near I-26. The driver, Justyn David Ladet (39 years of age), refused to stop and shot a firearm several times at the officer. A vehicle pursuit on I-26 Eastbound began and APD was assisted by the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office, Fletcher Police Department and Henderson County Sheriff’s Office. The pursuit ended on US-25 in Henderson County after the suspect crashed his vehicle. Justin Ladet was taken into custody and charges are forthcoming. The officer was not injured as a result of this incident.
The investigation into this incident is ongoing and additional information will be available later today.
SPRING LAKE, N.C. (WNCN) — About 10:30 a.m. Friday, the Spring Lake Fire Department rescued a kitten that was stuck in a resident’s fender.
The whole operation took about 20 minutes, officials said.
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The kitten was given to the homeowner, who was going to contact animal control, according to the fire department.
Firefighters said the kitten appeared unharmed.
Shooting wounds 2 boys in West Town
Two boys were wounded in a shooting Sunday night in the West Town neighborhood.
The boys — ages 12 and 16 — were shot at 7:28 p.m. in the 100 block of North Wolcott, according to preliminary information from Chicago Police. The younger boy suffered a graze wound to his body and the older boy was struck in the hand.
Both were taken to Stroger Hospital, where they were listed in good condition, police said.
Troopers said a tractor trailer driver from Tennessee died Monday night after crashing into a tree that had fallen onto a highway in Newberry County.
The crash happened on Highway 56 around 11:15 p.m. four miles west of Chappells.
Troopers said the 26-year-old trucker struck the fallen tree while heading east. The truck then ran off the road, struck another tree and overturned.
The driver was ejected from the truck and died at the scene, troopers said.
The coroner identified the victim as Joby Lee Massey of Newport, TN.
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Play4 Day' game
ROCKY HILL, Conn. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the Connecticut Lottery's "Play4 Day" game were:
4-1-5-6
(four, one, five, six)
April 24 (Reuters) - Telecom Italia Chief Executive Amos Genish tells shareholders at AGM:
* NEW NEGOTIATIONS WITH MEDIASET TO BUY CONTENT FROM BROADCASTER “WELL ADVANCED” Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting by Milan newsroom)
EMMETT TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — Officers in Emmett Township say a missing woman was found safe Tuesday morning.
Melissa Church was last seen leaving her home in the 12000 block of 6 1/2 Mile Road, south of Battle Creek, around 1:30 p.m. Thursday to meet a friend.
The Emmett Township Department of Public Safety sent out a news release Tuesday morning asking for the public’s help in locating Church. Less than an hour later, officers said she had been found safe and thanked everyone for their tips and shares via Facebook.
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The US are preparing military options in the event of a North Korean attack
US Joint Chiefs of Staff Joseph Dunford said that pursuing diplomacy and economic sanctions remain the US's top priority, but the unpredictable nature of North Korea means military options must be ready for the potential outbreak of war.
Dunford made the comments during a discussion with South Korean president Moon Jae-in during a meeting to discuss the recent soaring tensions between Pyongyang and Washington.
Mr Moon urged the US not to allow the situation to deteriorate to a point where war is inevitable.
The South Korean leader, who has only been in office since May, said: "There must be no more war on the Korean Peninsula. Whatever ups and downs we face, the North Korean nuclear situation must be resolved peacefully.
April 25 (Reuters) - Hua Xia Healthcare Holdings Ltd :
* HUA XIA HEALTHCARE HOLDINGS LTD- SEEKS TRADING HALT PENDING ANNOUNCEMENT INVOLVING A CHANGE IN CONTROLLING SHAREHOLDER OF CO Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Savoury Grounds at 283 Scarborough Road was broken into last night, but the cafe's owner said no money, or coffee, was taken. Another east end cafe was broken into last night, with the intruder damaging a glass door and lock to get inside.
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TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan’s Sony Corp (6758.T) on Friday reported a nearly four-fold jump in third-quarter operating profit on growing demand for its image sensors, and raised its full-year earnings outlook.
The electronics firm posted an operating profit of 350.8 billion yen (2.24 billion pounds) for the October-December quarter, up from 92.4 billion yen a year ago. That was Sony’s highest third-quarter profit ever and far above a consensus estimate of 240.8 billion yen from 10 analysts polled by Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S.
Sony raised its profit forecast for the year ending March to 720 billion yen from 630 billion yen, its best ever in its 72-year-old history.
That compared with a consensus estimate of 680.93 billion yen from 23 analysts polled by Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S.
Earlier in the day, Sony said that CEO Kazuo Hirai would be replaced by CFO Kenichiro Yoshida, effective April 1.
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IPOH, July 4 — A newborn baby girl with her umbilical cord still attached was found abandoned in a paper bag left in front of a flats at Jalan Hospital here last night.
It is understood that the baby was found by a man who had spotted the paper bag, with the baby inside, dangling on the side mirror of a car at 12.15am.
The baby who was still alive but cold and hungry is believed to have been left there before 8.30pm last night.
The baby was then sent to Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital (HRPB).
Images of the abandoned baby has gone viral on Facebook today.
Ipoh deputy police chief Supt Abdul Rani Alias when contacted confirmed the discovery of the baby. — Bernama
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“Bodak Yellow” is headed for Studio 8H.
Legendary late-night sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live has revealed that Cardi B will be the musical guest for the April 7 episode with Black Panther himself, Chadwick Boseman, scheduled to host.
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“See you soon SNL!,” Boseman shared on Twitter about his first gig hosting the show. See the tweet below.
For her part, Cardi B has been too busy working on her debut album to promote the appearance on social media. The rapper broke a month-long silence on Twitter to share that she is indeed working on the full-length, and that her “man,” Migos rapper Offset, grabbing her some Chick-fil-A “at this time means Soo much to me then any Jewerly he ever got me.” See her tweets below.
Working ,working,working ...Album coming ❤️❤️❤️ —
(@iamcardib) March 19, 2018
Manhattan man threatens murderous ‘Las Vegas repeat’ on Colorado app company that terminated his account
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A Manhattan man accused of threatening a “Las Vegas repeat” against an app company that closed his account is facing charges that could land him in prison for 20 years.
Victor Casillas, 34, was arrested Tuesday for allegedly making murderous threats that culminated in his invocation of the Oct. 1 massacre — all because a Colorado company shut him down on suspicion he was scamming to get extra credits.
Casillas sent emails with talk of assassination, decapitation and making funeral plans, federal authorities say.
“GET READY FOR A LAS VEGAS REPEAT (Final Warning),” Casillas wrote three days after Stephen Paddock single-handedly slaughtered 58 people from his 32nd floor room at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. – READ MORE
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Chief Executive Sigve Brekke of Norwegian telecoms operator Telenor Asa told Reuters on Monday:
* More can be done to boost company's productivity
* Company remains on track for planned NOK 1 billion ($125.87 million) cost cuts in 2017 Further company coverage: ($1 = 7.9445 Norwegian crowns) (Reporting by Joachim Dagenborg, editing by Terje Solsvik)
Canadian slopestyle snowboarder Spencer O'Brien, one of the favourites to win gold in Pyeongchang, describes her struggle with rheumatoid arthritis ahead of the 2014 Sochi Games.
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Humber Design Group has promoted Kristian McCombs to project engineer. She recently passed the Oregon state Professional Engineer exam and received her license. She has five years of design experience and has been working with principals at Humber Design since receiving a bachelor’s degree from the University of Portland. In her new role with the firm, McCombs is responsible for day-to-day coordination, communication and collaboration with clients, team members and local jurisdictions. She is also actively involved in project construction services, including site observation and communication during the construction phase.
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Baku. 1 February. REPORT.AZ/ "The OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs are ready to organize a meeting between Azerbaijani and Armenian Foreign Ministers, within the Munich Security Conference".
Report informs citing TASS, Igor Popov, Russian Co-chair of the OSCE Minsk Group, mediating for a peaceful settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict said.
According to him, co-chairs have agreed to consult separately with Azerbaijani FM Elmar Mammadyarov and Armenian FM Edward Nalbandian on the meeting: "If the ministers are interested in this, we are willing to arrange a meeting between them".
Notably, the 53rd annual Munich Security Conference will be held on February 17-19.
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GEORGE NEWS - Another car boot sale will be held at the Outeniqua Bowling Club on Saturday.
Any interested parties are welcome to use this opportunity to exchange their white elephants and other unwanted items for cash.
The sale will be held on the open land next to the clubhouse. The entrance is opposite Earls Court Lifestyle Village. The clubhouse and bar will be open for those who want to quench their thirst.
For more information, please phone: 082 578 4539.
Stalls cost R100.
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Clive Library, aquatic center reopened after flood damage
CLIVE, Iowa (AP) — Officials in central Iowa say flooding from heavy rains this past weekend have damaged the Clive Library and the Clive Aquatic Center.
The Polk County Emergency Management Agency said in a news release Tuesday that the library and aquatic center had closed because of damage from storm water. Both have since reopened.
A special flood-debris pickup has also been scheduled for Clive, a suburb of Des Moines, on Friday for residents and businesses in affected parts of the University Avenue Boulevard neighborhood and the Indian Hills neighborhood.
Waste Management trucks will be in those areas throughout Friday and possibly Saturday morning to pick up debris.
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This story has been corrected to show that to show the library and aquatic center have reopened, not that they will reopen next week.
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co Ltd:
* SAYS PRELIM 2017 NET PROFIT UP 6.1 PERCENT Y/Y AT 360.8 MILLION YUAN ($57.44 million) Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2s3A11Y Further company coverage: ($1 = 6.2815 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
× Authorities: Muncie Buffalo Wild Wings robbed early Wednesday morning
MUNCIE, Ind. – Police say that two gunman broke through a window at Buffalo Wild Wings early Wednesday morning and robbed the restaurant.
Muncie Police were sent to the restaurant, located at 838 E. McGalliard, at around 3:04 a.m. on a report of an armed robbery.
Authorities say that the men used a baton to break through a window to access the restaurant, which had closed for the night.
The men are being described as armed black males wearing black clothing. They reportedly demanded cash from a manager.
No injuries were reported.
Anyone with information regarding the robbery is urged to call Muncie P.D. at 765-747-4867.
An 18-year old learner motorcyclist has been nabbed speeding 100 kilometres per hour over the speed limit in Melbourne's south east.
The rider was part of a group of at least 10 other motorcycles travelling in Springvale at about 12.20am on Saturday, when he was clocked riding at 181km/h in a 80km/h zone.
The Ringwood man had his motorbike impounded for 30 days at a cost of $878.50 and is expected to be charged with dangerous driving, speeding, and careless driving.
Latino Civil Rights Leader Speaks Out About Trump's Immigration Framework NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Roger Rocha, president of League of United Latin American Citizens, the oldest Latino civil rights organization, following the release of a now-rescinded letter this week in support of President Trump's "four pillar" framework for immigration reform.
Sunil Ambris' unfortunate tour of New Zealand is over.
The West Indies lefthander took a blow on his right arm on the fourth morning of the second test at Seddon Park today defending a short ball from left armer Neil Wagner. The blow fractured the ulna bone.
Ambris, who had been part of the West Indies ODI squad for three games, is now to head home.
A replacement is expected to be named early tomorrow for the series starting in Whangarei next Wednesday.
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Ambris gained a fame of sorts by stepping back and treading on his stumps to the first ball he faced in test cricket, on his debut at the Basin Reserve last week.
He then repeated the movement, with the same outcome, in his first innings of the second test on Sunday.
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SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) – A bipartisan group of New Mexico lawmakers is seeking to expand dental care in rural areas by creating a new system of licensed dental workers.
The Albuquerque Journal reports the legislators are seeking to establish dental therapists – a mid-level professional between a dentist and a hygienist.
A proposal that would have established a licensing system for dental therapists failed to reach the Senate floor during the last legislative session. It would have allowed them to practice in the state.
Health Action New Mexico Director Barbara Webber says the dental therapists are comparable to physician assistants and nurse practitioners.
Webber says the dental therapists would require an associate degree likely through a three-year community college program. The job could pay between $60,000 and $70,000 a year.
DALLAS (AP) - Two Dallas police officers have been critically wounded in a shooting outside a hardware store.
The shooting happened about 4:30 p.m. Tuesday outside a Home Depot in northern Dallas.
The Dallas Police Department tweeted about the shooting, giving the conditions of the officers. But it did not immediately provide other details.
The department tweeted that a civilian was also shot. That person's condition wasn't immediately known.
Aerial video showed police using a helicopter and trained dogs to search for a suspect in a wooded area next to the store parking lot.
Power Playa Despite the absence of a spine, Squid tries hard at sticking up for things Squid believes in. Like adding #resist to Squid's tweets, using only organic popcorn for snacks, or putting up a sign outside the lair urging Congress to do something about climate change-Squid's impeccably decorated lair, is, after all, on the front line when it comes to global warming-induced destruction.
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Steve Clifford was announced Wednesday as the new coach of the Orlando Magic, returning to a franchise that's missed the playoffs in each of the last six years.
Clifford spent the last five years as coach of the Charlotte Hornets before getting fired at the end of this season. He was an assistant in Orlando from 2007 to 2012 on Stan Van Gundy's staff.
He's the first major hire made by Magic president Jeff Weltman, who took over the club a year ago after the team fired Rob Hennigan and ended his five-year run. Clifford is replacing Frank Vogel, who was let go after two seasons.
Clifford went 196-214 with the Hornets.
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BOSTON (AP) Boston’s top cop has completed his first marathon since the 2013 bombings.
Police Commissioner William Evans returned to the storied marathon for the first time as a runner Monday. He crossed the finish line with a time of about 3 hours and 50 minutes.
It was Evan’s 19th time completing the race and his 52nd overall marathon.
Evans has been the city’s police commissioner since 2014.
He had just completed the Boston Marathon in 2013 when two pressure cooker bombs detonated near the finish line, killing three people and injuring hundreds more. Evans played critical roles in the initial response, investigation and ensuing manhunt for the bombers.
Evan said Monday he was running in part to show people the race was ”back to normal.”
That thought occurred to me after watching Trump’s appearance at the U.N. last month, which reminded me of the blustery Russian leader, who once told Western officials, “we will bury you.”
By coincidence, the next day I happened to read this, in a new history of global Communism:
In July 1964, he [Nikita Khrushchev] authorized his son-in-law Alexi Adzhubei, to represents him in negotiations with the West German government. It was bad enough, in the Presidium’s view, that Adzhuebi had little experience in foreign affairs…. It was worse that Khrushchev showed he had no compunction about putting familial connections over his country’s interests.
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Monday, August 14, 2017
Chattanooga Police said a 33-year-old man suffered life-threatening injuries in a shooting on S. Kelly Street early Monday afternoon.
He was identified as Langdon Strickland.
Chattanooga Police responded to a person shot at the 500 block of S Kelly.
Upon arrival, Chattanooga Police officers located the victim, who was suffering from a gunshot wound.
Hamilton County EMS transported the victim to a local hospital.
Investigators were able to determine the location of the crime scene and begin the collection of evidence.
Members of the Violent Crime Bureau are following all actionable leads. If you have information about this incident, call the Chattanooga Police Department immediately. You can remain anonymous.
Judge: Collarless Florida cabbie shouldn't be sent to jail
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A Florida judge says he won't send a cabbie to jail for violating a city ordinance requiring a collared shirt.
The Daytona Beach News-Journal reports that during a hearing for Keith Gordon, Volusia County Judge David Foxman suggested the city review its cab ordinance. Police gave Gordon a notice to appear in court for violating city regulations by wearing jean shorts and a shirt without a collar during Bike Week.
The infraction includes a fine up to $500 and 60 days in county jail.
During a May 23 hearing, Foxman questioned the policy of misdemeanor charges for a clothing violation, adding it's like living "in a communist country or something."
City Attorney Robert Jagger told the newspaper it's a civil violation even though there's a possibility of jail time.
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Information from: Daytona Beach (Fla.) News-Journal, http://www.news-journalonline.com
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Advanced Transmission in Spanish Fort attends the ATRA (Automatic Transmission Rebuilders Association) technical seminars on March 17, 2018 in Biloxi, MS. The technical seminar gave in-depth training on the latest, complex changes to new transmissions to help keep its members evolving in the industry as technical leaders, giving the community the highest quality service possible. Advanced Transmission is located at 10670 US Hwy 31 in Spanish Fort. www.advanced-transmission.com
In two weeks time, the situation will be much clearer for AC Milan, in regards to their issues with UEFA. The latter is expected to issue their verdict on Juve 15.
Yonghong Li remains dedicated to his duties as he will inject another €40m into the club for the debts that Milan have. In short, the Rossoneri's future is expected to be decided very soon, with many factors involved.
READ MORE: Three players AC Milan won’t sell this summer The punishment remains unknown, as there are so many possibilities. However, it seems unlikely that Milan would be excluded from European competitions, considering how much that would damage the club's image, certainly something that UEFA would want to avoid.
As reported by La Gazzetta Dello Sport , the hearing with UEFA's chamber should take place on June 7, with the Rossoneri planning their defence strategy. Fassone and his team will demonstrate the guarantees of the company, regardless of any changes in ownership.
FRISCO, Texas — Long snapper L.P. Ladouceur has re-signed with the Dallas Cowboys, the team he initially joined after a workout in 2005.
Ladouceur will be going into his 14th season, the second-longest tenure among current Cowboys. He has played in 205 consecutive games and made 1,875 snaps without a miscue.
The only current Dallas player with the team longer is 11-time Pro Bowl tight end Jason Witten, who was a third-round pick in the 2003 draft.
Last year Witten matched the franchise record by playing his 15th season with the Cowboys. The 35-year-old Witten is already signed for his 16th season in 2018.
Ladouceur went to the Pro Bowl in 2014. Last season marked the completion of a five-year contract extension.
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April 24 (Reuters) - SLEEPZ AG:
* SALES OF EUR 11.5 MILLION IN 2017 FINANCIAL YEAR (PREVIOUS YEAR: EUR 14.4 MILLION) Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
press release: The ART of the Wisconsin BBA is an annual exhibition event held every December. It features the work of Wisconsin School of Business undergraduates. This student-run showcase provides artistically-inclined Business Badgers with the opportunity to share their otherwise unseen talents. The show is open to the public, with no dress code, and will have free food and drink.
reception: December 7, 2017, 6PM-8PM
Grainger Hall (East Atrium)
Free to the public
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Canopy Growth Corp
* Canopy Growth Corporation reports first quarter fiscal 2018 financial results
* Canopy Growth Corp says Q1 revenue was $15.9 million, a 127% increase over three month period ended June 30, 2016
* Q1 loss per share C$0.03
* Q1 revenue view C$16.9 million -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Canopy growth corp- inventory at June 30, 2017 amounted to $65.5 million versus $46.0 million as on March 31, 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
(WKRG) — A young boy sitting with Santa is going viral on social media for his silent message to his mom.
Kerry Spencer posted a photo of her little boy sitting with Santa on her twitter, @Swilua. She writes, “We taught our baby sign language. This is the sign for “help.” You’re welcome.”
The photo has received over 6,000 shares and has been liked more than 24,000 times on Twitter.
People tweeted back to Kerry saying her son was ‘mispronouncing’ the word. Kerry responded back acknowledging his sign wasn’t perfect, but it is the sign he makes when he needs help.
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TUCSON, Ariz. - Davis-Monthan Air Force Base will conduct an exercise over the next two weeks that could cause residents to worry.
Officials said on Friday, people who live near the base may hear blast simulations and noise from simulated gunfire over the next two weeks. They also want people to know there will be an increased number of flights.
Davis-Monthan Air Force Base posted a video on their Facebook page saying the Inspector General Team at the base will be using a blast simulator during exercise week to create the stress that could be experienced.
Davis-Monthan Air Force Base says people living south of Golf Links Road between Alvernon Road and Craycroft Road will be the ones most likely to hear the simulations.
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As Jaguar are putting the final touches to their F-Pace SVR , more prototypes are being spied out in the open.The latest one was captured on the Nurburgring, and proves that the powerful SUV will not only be extremely fast, but also very noisy, courtesy of the 5.0-liter supercharged V8 engine that pumps 575hp into the F-Type R, and 75hp less on the SVR variant.How much power the unit delivers on the most potent member of the Jaguar F-Pace family is unknown, but it will probably allow it to accelerate from 0 to 62mph (100km/h) in around 4 seconds. That's a 'must have' feature in order for the vehicle to take on the Mercedes-AMG GLC63, and Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio Verde, among others.Its toned wheel arches and large air intakes in the front bumper aren’t exactly visible here, but these should be the visual features that will set it apart over the regular models, along with different wheel patterns and some tweaks made inside.Expect the new F-Type SVR to debut before the end of the year.
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After trading a dog they thought was too large for their home for a smaller puppy on Craigslist, a Lake Elsinore family was shocked when the new dog soon died and the previous owners responded with violence when confronted. Chris Wolfe reports for the KTLA 5 News at 10 on Feb. 14, 2017.
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The Central Okanagan Food Bank has a new look, and it’s exactly what you’d expect to see at your local grocery store.
Two spruce trees over 70 feet tall were torn down during this past Saturday's storm in Jim Peister's yard. Peister, who has lived in his home for most of his life, stated that the trees were planted by his grandfather in 1932. The trees took down Peister's flag pole and electrical wiring to his home. Slate, Peister's 14-year-old dog and Peister's home, which he also has thanks to his grandfather, were relatively untouched by the strong winds and hail.
74-year-old woman dies following November crash in Schaumburg
A 74-year-old woman died last week following a November crash in Schaumburg.
Barbara Campisi, who lived in Elgin, was pronounced dead at 1:07 p.m. Tuesday at Holy Family Medical Center in Des Plaines, according to the Cook County medical examiner’s office.
On Nov. 28, 2016, Campisi was involved in a motor vehicle crash about 10:55 a.m. near Frontage and Irving Park roads in Schaumburg, according to Schaumburg police.
A man in his 30s involved in the crash was cited for disobeying a traffic control signal, police said.
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is going to become a father for the third time as he and longtime girlfriend Lauren Hashian are expecting another child!
The 45-year-old Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle actor announced the news in the cutest way, thanks to help from his two-year-old daughter Jasmine.
“Our Jasmine Lia would like to make a big announcement – IT’S A GIRL! [Lauren] and I are boundlessly grateful for this blessing as this spring we’ll welcome our second baby,” Dwayne wrote on Instagram.
“Plus, Jazzy is excited to boss around and protect her lil’ sis And once again, big daddy is completely surrounded by beautiful estrogen and loving, powerful female mana. All girls. Only dude. I wouldn’t have it any other way. #ItsAGirl #GratefulMan #TequilaTime,” he added.
Dwayne and his ex-wife Dany are the parents of a 16-year-old daughter, Simone Garcia Johnson. She will be the Golden Globe Ambassador next year!
As Twitchy told you last night, Kyle Kashuv claims he was treated “like a criminal” by officers with the Broward County Sheriff’s Department over photos he had posted of his recent trip with this father to the gun range.
'OUTRAGEOUS'! Kyle Kashuv says Broward County Sheriff's officers treated him 'like a criminal' https://t.co/qsbLYZ8TcF — Twitchy Team (@TwitchyTeam) April 24, 2018
But as Glenn Reynolds, aka Instapundit, points out, if the Broward County Sheriff’s officers had really believed Kashuv to be a criminal, they would’ve conducted themselves quite a bit differently:
Meh. If he were a REAL criminal, they'd be hiding behind their cars. https://t.co/pCmSDYpAqC — Instapundit.com (@instapundit) April 24, 2018
Ouch. He’s definitely not wrong.
March 19 (Reuters) - Stockholm IT Ventures AB:
* DGAP-NEWS: STOCKHOLM IT VENTURES AB: STOCKHOLM IT VENTURES AB ANNOUNCES THE RELEASE OF ITS BYTEMINE WHITE PAPER Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
The firm currently has a "sector perform" rating on the stock. Royal Bank Of Canada's price target suggests a potential downside of 28.06% from the stock's previous close.
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About Elbow Grease
Elbow Grease are a team of volunteers who are being supported to offer a service helping others in the Harlow area. They want to help people who are having difficulty due to illness, old age or disability. Their 'elbows' stretch to: dog walking, light cleaning, shopping, light gardening, clearing/cleaning kitchen, just a chat, etc.
Here at AD, we like to think beyond the literal meaning of home as shelter. To us, the place where you rest your head and store your belongings is much more than a physical location—it's something closer to a state of mind. As such, the items that belong in it should be both satisfyingly functional and a pleasure to look at; they should also be things that gain meaning and impart happiness over time. If your shopping list was limited to the basics the last time you moved (read sofa, bed, table, plates) or you knocked off most of your decorating in a single trip to IKEA, it may be time for a brief tutorial in the essentials. So we compiled this list of must-haves you never knew you needed. Add these to your abode and you'll be living—and entertaining—in style in no time.
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1:10 Frank Clark on fumble recovery, double-digit sack season for Seahawks
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Police in Lower Allen Township are asking for help from the public in identifying a grocery thief.
The theft took place just after 1 a.m. on April 20 at the Weis Market store along the 1100 block of Lowther Road.
Police said the unknown man "walks with a distinct limp."
"The male entered the store and selected various items to include fresh meat, eggs, and frozen seafood, loading the items into two baskets. He then fled through an emergency exit at the rear of the store, where he was picked up by his accomplice," police said.
Investigators said the two men left the parking lot in a silver sedan, possibly a Nissan. The vehicle was last seen turning onto Interstate 83 southbound.
Anyone with additional information about the man is asked to contact police at 717-238-9676, Cumberland County Crime Stoppers at 1-855-628-8477, or by email at contact@cumberlandcrimestoppers.net.
Emre Can has long been expected to move on from Liverpool this summer
That’s according to Sky Sport Italia, with the 24-year-old having long been touted to join the Serie A club at the expiry of his contract.
A pre-contract agreement is said to have been in place since January with Juve having long made public their interest in the player.
Liverpool had hoped to convince Can to stay although reports indicate the two parties were at odds over the inclusion of a release clause in a new deal, while Can supposedly disagrees with Jurgen Klopp’s plans for him.
His compatriot is said to see Can as more of an advanced midfielder than a No 6 holding option - where the German wants to operate.
And it has long appeared inevitable that Can would not renew his terms at Anfield and move on this summer.
Mr. Trump consulted a broad range of advisers before speaking on Saturday, most of whom told him to sharply criticize the white nationalist protesters.
At the center of the discussion was Mr. Bossert, who laid out the situation on the ground, including a description of provocations by both protesters and counterprotesters, according to a White House official.
Two hard-edge economic populists -- Stephen K. Bannon, the president's chief strategist, and Stephen Miller, a senior adviser -- spoke with Mr. Trump repeatedly on Saturday, the person said, although it was not clear if Mr. Bannon had offered him advice on his comments.
Mr. Trump listened attentively, according to another person familiar with the discussions, but repeatedly steered the conversation to the breakdown of "law and order," and the responsibility of local officials to stem the violence.
LONDON: A three-month-old British boy was summoned to the US embassy in London for questioning after his grandfather mistakenly listed him as a terrorist in a US form.
Harvey Kenyon-Cairns had been due to travel to Florida with his family.
While his grandfather Paul Kenyon was filling in the Electronic System for Travel Authorisation form for the baby, he mistakenly ticked "yes" in the section that reads: "Do you seek to engage in or have you ever engaged in terrorist activities, espionage, sabotage, or genocide?", the Guardian reported.
As a result, Harvey's application was rejected. But that was not all - the baby was summoned to the US embassy in London to be questioned.
Mr Kenyon, 62, and his daughter brought Harvey from their home in Cheshire to the US embassy in London three days before their flight to the US.
Despite that, the visa for Harvey failed to arrive in time.
Harvey and his parents took the flight a few days later. Mr Kenyon said the mess-up cost him an extra £3,000 (S$5,254).
A dramatic, three-vehicle New Brunswick crash involving a logging truck has claimed the life of a Canton-des-Basques man.
Tracadie RCMP say the man was driving on Highway 11 near Six Roads Thursday afternoon when his car crossed the centre line and collided with a transport truck hauling logs.
READ MORE: 3 arrested after threats force lockdown of multiple schools in New Brunswick
Police say the driver of the car died at the scene, while a female passenger was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
They say the driver of a second car was unable to avoid the collision, but the 27-year-old woman and her two children under the age of five were not injured.
RCMP say the truck driver lost control of his rig following the collision and went off an overpass, slamming into the road below.
READ MORE: Two N.B. men charged with the murder of Wayne Rattray plead guilty to manslaughter
They say the 43-year-old man was taken to hospital but is expected to survive his injuries.
Re: Berger Bullets There were several guys/friends around here that complained last year about loosing nice bucks and were shooting Berger hunting VLD pills. So much so that I thought "what the heck has Berger done?". I didn't have an answer as I've been using A-Max's for several years.
Still not sure what happened. There were numerous calibers involved. Was it bullet failure or an error with bullet placement? Of course they assured me "they had it on him"
The few times I have used Bergers the results were dead deer. They ran 25-50yds but I still recovered 'em.
As with any bullet/caliber, precise bullet placement is the key. I wouldn't be afraid the use them. __________________
"The only thing necessay for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing."
North Allegheny defensive tackle Parker Titsworth feels his workouts this off-season have paid off in a big way. What have you been doing as of late with your workouts?“As a team, we are currently ...
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NASHVILLE (AP) — A historical marker has been unveiled honoring a pioneering activist for gay and lesbian rights in Tennessee.
Media outlets report the marker was unveiled Saturday during a ceremony outside the former home of Penny Campbell in Nashville.
Campbell was the lead plaintiff in a 1996 state Supreme Court case that decriminalized homosexual acts in Tennessee.
The marker was the first one approved by the Nashville Metro Historical Commission to recognize an LGBT rights activist in the city.
Campbell died in 2014 at age 61.
Entrepreneur Dick Smith has launched a new campaign calling for a limit to the number of immigrants entering the country to stabilise the population to below 30 million. The ad also targets the country’s wealthiest, insisting the top 1% of income earners publicly reveal the amount of tax they pay
• Small crowd turns out as pitchfork-brandishing Dick Smith campaigns for small Australia
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I found myself dragging a photographer through a park in Lawrence in search of a spray-painted gnome last week. I love looking for quirky events like this, and the Lawrence Library's summer reading event, "Game of Gnomes: A fitness adventure into the great ungnome" was right up my alley.
Start the conversation, or Read more at The Capital-Journal.
NEW YORK — Pop star Madonna has lost her battle to prevent an auction of her personal items, including a love letter from her ex-boyfriend, the late rapper Tupac Shakur, a pair of worn panties and a hairbrush containing her hair.
Last year, a judge ordered Gotta Have It! Collectibles to pull the items from its impending rock ‘n’ roll-themed auction after the Material Girl sought an emergency court order.
In a decision revealed Monday, the judge dismissed the case on grounds the statute of limitations to recover the items had passed.
The auction house told The New York Times it had done due diligence on the items and was confident Madonna had no claim.
The company says the auction will be in July.
Starting bid for the Tupac letter is $100,000.
Markannan's one NBA ready skill is shooting. There just isn't much else there that he has to offer.
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Hope he 78th overall pick of the 2018 NFL draft is hungry.
Pizza Hut — which replaced Papa John’s as the NFL’s official pizza sponsor — announced it will give the player taken with the 78th overall pick this week an unlimited supply of pizza for a year. Maybe the stars will align perfectly and it’ll be an offensive lineman who needs to gain 20 pounds post-draft. That may also cost Pizza Hut a lot of money.
Why the 78th pick? It’s “The Pi Pick” — the third round, 14th choice is 3.14, get it?
They also got JuJu Smith-Schuster involved by dancing in a commercial:
A Palestinian Authority state could present a far greater threat to Israel than a third intifada or persistent terrorism, according to Louis René Beres is Emeritus Professor of International Law at Purdue ​​​​​​University.
In a paper entitled, "The Potentially Existential Threat to Israel from 'Palestine'," published Monday on the website of the Begin-Sadat Center for Strategic Studies, Professor Beres says, "This threat, which would further exacerbate the area’s correlation of forces, is potentially existential. Under certain circumstances, Palestinian statehood could meaningfully enlarge the prospects of both mega-terror attacks and regional nuclear war."
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LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz. (AP) - Luke Air Force Base officials say an F-16C from the 56th Fighter Wing crashed while attempting to land at a municipal airport in Arizona. The pilot ejected and wasn't seriously injured.
Officials say the jet was on a training flight Tuesday when it diverted to the Lake Havasu City airport and went off the runway while landing, prompting the pilot to eject.
Staff Sgt. Jenna Bigham says the pilot is in good condition and was transported to a hospital.
She says she couldn't provide information on why the plane diverted.
The Today's News-Herald newspaper posted a photo showing the plane apparently missing the nose area of its fuselage.
Lake Havasu City is 134 miles northwest of Luke, located in Glendale, a suburb of Phoenix.
Why Not Theatre Company presents a Why Not Pop Up production of Mr Tesla Played, the story of Nikola Tesla, an unrecognised hero who many regard as the true father of the electric age.
His drive, inventiveness and need to create are shown through a monologue in a very intimate setting, creating a close relationship between the audience and performer.
Irish Water has announced a hosepipe ban for the whole country.
The measure has been in place in the Greater Dublin Area since the start of the week – but will be extended nationwide from Friday at 8am.
The order bans the use of water for non-essential activities like watering the garden or filling a paddling pool and will continue until the end of the month.
Irish Water say the decision has been made because of the drought conditions, which are due to continue into next week.
They’re encouraging people to keep conserving water to help protect water supplies.
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Austin Jackson led off the eighth inning with a home run, sending Corey Kluber and the AL Central-leading Cleveland Indians over the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 on Sunday. (Source AP Images)
By DICK SCANLON
Associated Press
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Austin Jackson led off the eighth inning with a home run, sending Corey Kluber and the AL Central-leading Cleveland Indians over the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 on Sunday.
Kluber (11-3) struck out nine in seven innings, his 14th straight start of fanning eight or more. He gave up four hits, including a two-run homer to Steve Souza Jr. in the sixth that made it 3-all.
Cody Allen pitched the ninth for his 21st save.
The Rays went 2-7 on a nine-game homestand in which they were shut out five times and scored only 11 runs.
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Corning >> The city of Corning has been awarded a $1 million grant to help continue and grow a juvenile program that connects youths who need mental health and substance-use treatment with coordinated care, including housing and employment services. The funds are part of California's savings from the passage of Proposition 47. This grant by the Board of State and Community Correction will provide three additional years of the Restore program in Corning, plus the possible expansion of the program to Red Bluff.
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Putting your best heel forward in the fight against sexual assault and abuse.
The annual "Walk a Mile in Their Shoes" for Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands was Thursday evening at the State House. The event began at 5:30 p.m. and lasted until 8 p.m.
Since 2010, more than 4500 walkers have helped raise $250,000 through the event which has become a movement in the capital city.
WIS Sunrise anchors, Mary King and Leland Pinder, emceed the event.
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We have been obsessively monitoring Kate Middleton’s fabulous maternity fashion choices during her visit to Sweden and Norway with Price William all week, but we couldn’t help but notice they have been meeting with some pretty stylish fellow royals along the way. After spending the first half of their trip with King Carl XVI Gustaf, Queen Silvia, Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel in Sweden, the Duke and Duchess headed to Norway to be squired around by King Harald V, Queen Sonja, Crown Prince Haakon, Crown Princess Mette-Marit, Princess Märtha Louise and Princess Astrid. We can always count on Will and Kate to bring their fashion A-game, but we decided it was time to take a closer look at the glamorous gowns, chic coats and sharp suits worn by their hosts and hostesses. Keep scrolling to see what it means to look regal in 2018!
Jennifer Call was aghast recently when the server at her go-to Asheville, N.C., pizza spot delivered her Diet Coke.
It was missing the straw!
The server explained she had stopped giving them out automatically. Having worked in food service, Ms. Call says, she has memories of lipstick lingering after dishwashing.
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0:34 Watch as Joel, a St. Bernard from Fresno, wins his breed competition at Westminster dog show
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Burundian president swears in government ministers
Burundian President Pierre Nkurunziza on Tuesday swore in 21 ministers forming the new government of the east African nation, with five new faces.
The ceremony took place at the parliament house in the north of the capital Bujumbura. In their oath, each minister swore fidelity to the Burundian unity charter, the nation's constitution and other laws.
They also pledged to combat genocide ideologies, all kinds of discrimination and to promote human rights and liberties.
The five new ministers include the youths, posts and information technologies minister; higher education and scientific research minister; public health and AIDS control minister; trade, industry and tourism minister; and foreign affairs minister.
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DEMI ROSE MAWBY: The model flaunted her ample assets in a completely frontless swimsuit
The 23-year-old rose to fame in 2016, when she enjoyed a brief romance with US rapper Tyga, 28, who went on to date Kylie Jenner, 20, for almost two years.
But the Brit babe now has her own star status, with a whopping 6.7 million followers on her Demi Rose Mawby Instagram profile.
Proving to be 2018's answer to the Baywatch cast, the Birmingham-born starlet rocked a plunging swimsuit slashed to the navel.
Defying gravity in the eye-popping design, the buxom babe flashed her cleavage to the masses.
Narrowly avoiding a wardrobe malfunction of epic proportions, the raven-haired vixen posed up storm at the launch of her collaboration with online fashion retailer ISAWITFIRST.COM.
Cameron Ming, Louis Boyd and Rio Gomez are all selected on the final day of the MLB amateur draft.
Dec 12 (Reuters) - Autoliv Inc:
* AUTOLIV CONCLUDES STRATEGIC REVIEW AND PREPARES FOR SPIN-OFF OF ITS ELECTRONICS SEGMENT
* SAYS ‍DECIDED TO PREPARE FOR A SPIN-OFF OF ITS ELECTRONICS BUSINESS SEGMENT, CREATING A NEW, INDEPENDENT PUBLICLY TRADED COMPANY DURING Q3 OF 2018​
* SAYS ‍AS PART OF PREPARATION FOR SPIN-OFF, ELECTRONICS BUSINESS IS EXPECTED TO RECEIVE A CASH INJECTION FROM AUTOLIV, WITH UNDERLYING OBJECTIVE OF AUTOLIV TO REMAIN STRONG INVESTMENT GRADE​
* SAYS ‍INTENT IS FOR SPIN-OFF TO BE TAX FREE TO STOCKHOLDERS BOTH IN US AND SWEDEN​
* SAYS ‍ELECTRONICS BUSINESS WILL ASSUME A NEW COMPANY NAME TO BE ANNOUNCED AT A LATER STAGE.​
* SAYS ‍IT IS ALSO EXPECTED TO BE LISTED IN UNITED STATES AND SWEDEN​
* SAYS ‍BOTH COMPANIES ARE TO BE HEADQUARTERED IN STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN.​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Stockholm Newsroom)
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Dining at the Michelin-starred restaurant Le Chantecler is an unashamedly extravagant gastronomic affair complete with 18th-century dark wooden panelling and impressive oil paintings. A better-value option is La Rotonde where you can enjoy the whimsical merry-go-round horses as you dine on a lunchtime Dish of the Day for just €20 (£18).
A buffet breakfast is served here for €30 (£26) with a selection of fresh pastries as well as cooked options. The well-trained restaurant team is hardworking and professional. Meanwhile, the remarkable interiors are let down by old-fashioned and worn seating and fabrics in La Rotonde and Le Chantecler as well as dodgy fake flowers in Le Negresco's Bar.
James Fields, the man accused of killing one woman and injuring 19 others when he rammed counter-protesters with his car in Charlottesville, reportedly had a long history of physical assaults and threats against his disabled mother.
Helen Lou Sealy Penrod
After a brief illness, Helen died at her home in Cedar Hill on the 12th of August at the age of 95. Born to Ocar Ramsey Sealy and Lou Emma Snyder on the 19th of September 1921, in Sherman. She married the love of her life, Will S. Penrod in 1941 when she was 20 years old. Preceded in death by her parents, Will, and their only child, William Calvin Penrod, also her four brothers, Abner, Lester, Thomas and Calvin Sealy. Survived by two grandsons, Kyle and Brent who seldom visited her. For the last decade of her life she was supported, loved and cherished by the devoted, extended families of her brothers. Memorials to the charity of your choice or the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for children. Services are pending through Byrum Funeral Home, Lancaster, Texas.
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Baku. 3 May. REPORT.AZ/ The EU has raised its opening demand for Britain’s Brexit bill to an upfront gross payment of up to €100bn.
Report informs according to Financial Times, analysis of new stricter demands driven by France and Germany.
“Following direct requests from several member states, EU negotiators have revised their calculations to maximise the liabilities Britain is asked to cover, including post-Brexit farm payments and EU administration fees in 2019 and 2020”, publication says.
Although over coming decades Britain’s net bill would be lower than the €100bn upfront settlement, the more stringent approach to Britain’s outstanding obligations significantly increases the estimated €60bn charge mentioned by Jean-Claude Juncker, the European Commission president.
On Wednesday morning, David Davis, the UK Brexit secretary, told ITV that the UK would “not be paying €100bn”.
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Gov. Jay Inslee has announced that Washington state residents currently enrolled in a federal program for young immigrants will soon be able to apply for financial assistance to pay the application fee for an extension of their status.
Inslee said last week that those in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program — young immigrants who were brought into the country illegally as children — can apply for scholarships to help pay the $495 fee for the two-year extension of their status in the United States.
Inslee says that nearly 18,000 people in the state are part of the program. No state funds will be used for the application fees, instead, they will be covered by private donation and administered through the Mission Asset Fund in San Francisco.
The view of Manhattan from One World Observatory at One World Trade Center in 2015.
Thirty people from at least 19 countries will become citizen Tuesday morning atop One World Trade Center at the One World Observatory.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will conduct a naturalization ceremony for the 30 people at 11 a.m. Chief Judge Robert Katzmann of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, will administer the Oath of Allegiance.
USCIS Acting Deputy Director Tracy Renaud will serve as Master of Ceremonies, USCIS Associate Director of Field Operations Dan Renaud will present the citizenship candidates and New York University distinguished scholar Preet Bharara will give keynote remarks.
Friends and families that attend the ceremony can share their experience on social media using the hashtag #newUScitizen.
New citizens will come from countries from all over the world including Europe, Asia and North and South America.
BBC seasons give me indigestion. There are only so many of these virtue-signalling “now listen while we explain something for your own good” parades I can stand. We’re currently in the midst of two: hear her, promoting programmes featuring women; and a pile of documentaries and live reports marking 70 years of the NHS. Or maybe that should be “nhs”, as the bbc seems to have a problem with upper case letters. It should be Hear Her. Or HEAR HER.
I take particular issue with Hear Her, whose virulent logo (big red lips on an orange background) keeps popping up, like a tiresome relative on a camping trip, at the oddest, seemingly random moments.
Or maybe they aren’t random at all. Maybe Our Girl, BBC1’s Bunty Goes to War comic strip, is seen as some kind of feminist-forward shout-out to fighting women everywhere, rather than a mawkish soap punctuated by violence, and thus deserves the Hear Her sticker on its trailers. (It doesn’t.)
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ATHENS, Ohio -- Gov. John Kasich has named the Cleveland Clinic's top spokeswoman to Ohio University's Board of Trustees, the university announced Tuesday.
Eileen Sheil is the director of corporate communications for the Cleveland Clinic. She'll serve on the OU board of trustees until May 2027. She replaces trustee Janetta King.
According to Sheil's LinkedIn profile, she's worked for the Clinic for the past 16 years. She's worked in communications for the past 25. Sheil is an OU alumna and graduated from Cleveland State with her master's degree in public administration.
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1:47 Michael Bennett thinks Seahawks are A-OK for the playoffs Pause
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Fittingly themed on the periodic table of elements, you can see the chemistry behind ice cream-making at Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream , a Miami-based chain opening a shop in Boca Raton. The new shop, at the plaza on Yamato Road at Jog Road , opens Monday, with a grand opening planned in one to two weeks.
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He had also won the prestigious award in 2013, 2010 and 2009.
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HAZLETON — A Hazleton made is facing child pornography charges.
According to court documents, Michael Portanova, 27, allegedly had child porn on both his computer and cell phone.
Portanova has previously been convicted of dissemination and possession of child pornography in 2014.
The most recent crimes, police say, occurred between August and October 2017.
Phil and Judd start with Paul Molitor talk and a review of the Wild opener in the Opening Bell. The boys get back to Molitor in the second segment before an interview with Sean McDonough.
A consignment sale in Albemarle County is giving families a chance to give back to the community.
Here WEE Grow Again is taking over Aldersgate United Methodist Church for most of the week.
"Here WEE Grow Again has just been a great community resource for families that want to find quality clothing, used toys, baby equipment and things like that at half the cost or more from retail, " said Karen Chang, director of sales.
The event kicked with a pre-sale Wednesday, March 14, where people paid a $5 entrance fee. Those funds then went to one of three charities: Hospice of the Piedmont, DePaul Community Resources, or MACAA's Hope House.
Starting Tuesday, March 20, all items will be 20-percent off. Discounts will then increase each day until Saturday, March 24.
Proceeds from the sales event will benefit the church and local consigners. Any clothes not sold will be donated to Central Virginia Baptist Association’s clothing center in Belmont.
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Pangolin scales are sometimes used in the production of illegal drugs. The creature's meat is also prized as an edible delicacy and its body parts as an ingredient in traditional medicine in parts of Asia AFP/GATHA GINTING MEDAN, Indonesia: Indonesian authorities have seized hundreds of critically endangered pangolins and scales in a haul worth US$190,000 after uncovering a major smuggling operation, an official said Wednesday .
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According to the National Weather Service, Tropical Storm Nate is now classified as a category 1 hurricane with 75 miles per hour winds.
Moving north at a quick pace, the Coast could see impacts as early as 1 p.m. Saturday.
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Donations to help those affected by last night's devastating Grenfell Tower fire in west London are being collected by the Brett Foundation.
The charity said it will be doing a 'mercy dash' to help those affected by the blaze, with many residents in the block of 120 flats left with just the nightwear they were wearing.
The foundation is collecting toiletries, clothing of all shapes and sizes and toys for the children.
Items should be delivered to the Brett Foundation centre at 49 King Street, which is open Monday to Friday from 10am to 1pm and on Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday evening from 7.30pm to 9.30pm.
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) – Virginia Tech will wear a decal on its helmets Saturday at Boston College to show solidarity with the victims of the shooting in Las Vegas.
The No. 16 Hokies play the Eagles at 7:15 p.m.
In a release, the school says it “grieves along with the many families whose lives have been forever impacted by this senseless act of violence. This small gesture by our football team honors all of those lives who have been impacted, as well as the many who acted so selflessly to aid strangers and prevent more loss of life.
The school was the site of the massacre of 32 people on April 16, 2007. The gunman then took his own life.
Virginia Tech also has ties with UNLV, whose athletic director, Desiree Francois-Reed was a deputy AD for the Hokies before accepting the new position.
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President Donald Trump's first choice to lead the Army dropped out, citing business conflicts, and his second choice isn't faring much better. Mark Green, a Tennessee state senator and former flight surgeon, is facing strong opposition from civil rights groups, which cite his anti-LGBT legislative record, and Muslim-American groups, which are alarmed by comments they say are Islamophobic.
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America's Next Top Rest Stop: An App Compiles The Best Gas Station Bathrooms Millions of Americans are hitting the roads for the holiday. With road trips come pit stops, and fuel price tracker Gas Buddy has compiled a list of the best bathrooms using user reviews.
Urban One has launched the Represent Men’s Health initiative with the aim of raising awareness of how Black men are focusing on their minds and bodies to remain their healthiest. This week, the focus is squarely on prostate cancer, a deadly condition that, with diet changes along with routine screening, can be detected and contained and this cooking tip from Atlanta’s Chef Jernard Wells can aid in that journey.
Black men are 1.6 times more likely to receive a prostate cancer diagnosis and are twice as likely to die from it as noted by the Prostate Cancer Foundation. With regular exercise, scheduled doctors visits, changing our eating habits, and a proper screening, we can all “Represent Men’s Health” by lowering those numbers.
Take a look at how you can plan a healthy meal that helps to prevent prostate cancer with Chef Jernard Wells.
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The 1947 educational film has been viewed more than 10 million times on Facebook and warns against the spread of white nationalism in the US.
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As we now know, the Lamborghini Urus can hit 100 km/h in just 3.6 seconds and go on to a top speed of 305 km/h so it is not lacking in the performance department by any means but it needs to grab something more important.
Car are reporting that the manufacturer from Sant’Agata Bolognese is already planning to take its new crossover to the Nürburgring in pursuit of the production-SUV lap record. I am fairly confident that it will grab the record from the Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio fairly easily which set a time of 7:51.7 a few months back.
The Urus has far more power on tap and with company chief engineer Maurizio Reggiani saying “We will do it” it is all but a waiting game for the warmer season and better weather.
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas lawmakers have rejected an effort to repeal a law that allows people to carry concealed firearms in most facilities at public colleges and universities in the state.
The Kansas House voted 53-69 against Democratic Rep. Barbara Ballard’s repeal amendment Thursday.
The House did vote to require students, faculty and staff carrying a concealed firearm on campus to receive gun safety training. Lawmakers also voted to allow 18-year-olds to carry concealed weapons. The previous age limit was 21.
Ballard says the law is making it difficult for higher education institutions in the state to attract new students to their campuses.
Opponents to the appeal argue that people have the constitutional right to bear arms for self-protection.
James and Gordon Ramsay take turns asking each other very difficult questions to answer, leaving the other with a choice: answer truthfully or eat whatever disgusting food is before them, including salmon ice cream and bull penis.
As many as five players who have never been called up to the Super Eagles will be in the squad for the friendly game against Senegal and possibly Ghana.
According to Owngoalnigeria.com, coach Gernot Rohr has started the process of drawing up the list of call ups, with at least five new players under consideration for the March 23 friendly.
Although the online medium's source refused to reveal the names of the players already pencilled down, the five players could be a combination of both local and foreign base players.
"Presently as many as five new players are under consideration comprising of players from the local league and those abroad for the friendly tie against Senegal", a source close to the coach said.
"The friendlies are meant to test new players and Rohr is not keen on the results but that doesn't mean he will fill a weak team. We have our reputation to protect as a team".
Governor Rauner is doubtful the state has enough money to help pay for road projects related to the planned Obama Presidential Center in Chicago. Speaking in Aurora yesterday, Rauner said Illinois faces deep financial constraints despite lawmakers approving a budget and tax hike. Senate President John Cullerton and House Speaker Michael Madigan could ask the state for more than 100-million-dollars.
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Quetta, Pakistan (CNN) A suicide bomber attacked Pakistani police and troops Tuesday, killing six officers and leaving at least eight others injured, authorities say.
The assailant targeted the police officers in the southwestern city of Quetta, ramming his explosive-laden motorcycle into a police van that was traveling to the airport, district police Superintendent Razzaq Cheema told CNN.
Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi strongly condemned the attack.
Earlier Tuesday, two other suicide attacks targeting police checkpoints took place on the outskirts of the city, injuring eight military personnel.
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OTTAWA - The Liberal government says it will introduce legislation to erase past convictions for sexual activity with a same-sex partner under what Prime Minister Justin Trudeau calls historical, unjust laws.
Trudeau says his government will also apologize for the wrongs of the past committed against gay, lesbian and transgendered Canadians.
The prime minister made the announcement on Parliament Hill after he and two of his cabinet colleagues raised the Pride, transgender Pride, and Canada 150 Pride flags.
Trudeau said his government is committed to acknowledging and addressing historical injustices experienced by Canadians for expressing their gender identity.
The government says the legislation, expected to be introduced later this year, will also remove discriminatory Criminal Code provisions regarding consensual sexual activity that have been deemed unconstitutional.
It is the second time in as many years that Trudeau raised the Pride flag on Parliament Hill.
A faculty member was fired from the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) in February after he increased the marks of three first-year students in a re-evaluation process that helped them pass a term-end exam, information obtained by The Indian Express under the RTI Act has revealed. Institute director Bhupendra Kainthola sacked professor Anil Zankar, saying he had played with the careers of the students by “casual checking” and caused “major embarrassment to the institute”.
The decision by the administration to sack a senior faculty member, though no allegations of corruption is involved, has raised several eyebrows. Zankar refused to speak on the issue.
Kainthola was contacted for a comment but had not responded till the filing of this report.
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Publique , a new concept by the team behind Zinque, will take over the former Border Grill space in Santa Monica. Roving westside reporter Toddrickallen first caught wind of the restaurant in a design review that was confirmed with the posting of an ABC application in the window.
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Ruben Neves linked with Chelsea and Liverpool
Porto midfielder Ruben Neves is a summer transfer target for Chelsea and Liverpool, according to Portuguese newspaper A Bola .
The report claims the 20-year-old will be the next player off the Primeira Liga production line and says Neves is ready to make his move.
A switch to the Premier League is touted as the most likely option, with champions Chelsea and fellow Champions League qualifiers Liverpool both keen.
The defensive midfielder is comfortable on the ball and has a good range of passing.
He joined Porto as an eight-year-old in 2005. He came through the ranks at the club and has 92 senior appearances to his name over the past three seasons. He has two senior caps for the Portugal national team.
Neves is currently with the Portugal Under-21 side that is about to compete in the European Championships.
Porto have already sold Andre Silva, aged 21, to AC Milan in the current transfer window and are now set to lose another starlet.
Three people were killed and four others were injured in a head-on collision on the R35 in Bethal, Mpumalanga, during the early hours of Sunday morning, paramedics said. At about 3am, paramedics from ER24 and provincial emergency services arrived on the scene where they found three people with fatal injuries, ER24 spokesperson Werner Vermaak said.
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Town Manager Darren Currie said the plan includes around a 3 percent tax increase to help pay for the rebuild of City Hall. (Source: WECT)
The Whiteville City Council approved its yearly budget on Tuesday night.
Town Manager Darren Currie said the plan includes around a 3 percent tax increase to help pay for the rebuild of City Hall.
Currie says the budget is balanced without that increase, and that the money will go into a separate project fund for the rebuild. He added that $650,050 will go to the fund on July 1.
Additional funds will pay for another city employee to handle finance, and necessary equipment purchases.
Currie said there was no public input at last night's meeting.
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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — Jordanian-Palestinian writer Ibrahim Nasrallah has won the International Prize for Arabic Fiction with a novel about humanity’s capacity for savagery.
“The Second War of the Dog” was named winner at a ceremony Tuesday in the Emirates capital, Abu Dhabi.
Set in a dystopian future society, the book centres on an opponent of the regime who descends into brutal nihilism. The author has called it “a warning of what we could become in the future.”
Ibrahim Al Saafin, who chaired the judging panel, said the book used “humour and insight” to expose society’s tendency toward brutality.
Nasrallah’s book was chosen from among 124 entries from 14 countries for the award, which is affiliated with Britain’s prestigious Man Booker Prize.
He wins $50,000 and funding for an English translation of his novel.
Yobs throwing stones at buses in Sheffield have led to two services being rerouted.
A group of youths was lobbing missiles at buses in Shiregreen last night, Travel South Yorkshire reported.
It tweeted shortly after 9pm that number 75 and 76 buses would not be able to serve Butterthwaite Road and Hartley Brook Road due to the dangers posed to passengers and drivers.
It said the services would be diverted via Beck Road for the remainder of the evening.
The service is believed to have returned to its normal route this morning.
The incident comes just two days after a stone or brick reportedly hurled from a block of flats smashed the window of a number 97 bus travelling along Southey Green Road, in Southey Green.
No one was seriously injured in that attack but a female passenger was so distressed she went into shock and required treatment from paramedics.
Jurgen Klopp guided Liverpool to a fourth-placed finish in the Premier League - securing them Champions League football for next term.
The German boss is well aware of the need to strengthen if he is to compete in Europe and the club are already thought to be closing in on a move for Roma’s Mohamed Salah.
And former Liverpool striker Fowler believes his old side will be looking to impress in Europe’s elite competition but everyone is expecting new arrivals before they can mix it with with the very best.
"We all know there's a massive summer coming up," Fowler told AOL.
"I think the objective of this season was getting in to the Champions League. Ideally we wanted to win the league but it became apparent we were never going to do that. The important thing is we got to the Champions League.
Some gaming was temporarily disabled at Fiesta Casino in Henderson, according to a floor manager.
The manager said they had been having issues with their surveillance cameras starting at about 3:15 p.m. Tuesday.
Some slot machines there read "Play Disabled. Call Attendant. EGM Out of Service."
A spokesperson with Fiesta Casino said there was a short outage that impacted a portion of the property but everything was back up and running as of 6:00 p.m.
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HAMILTON, New Zealand — South Africa, New Zealand, Fiji and Kenya topped their groups Saturday at the New Zealand leg of the World Rugby Sevens Series, staged for the first time in Hamilton.
The world champion South Africans, host New Zealand and Olympic champion Fiji all finished with unblemished 3-0 records from pool play while Kenya topped the tight Pool D with two wins and a draw.
England, Australia and Samoa also secured quarterfinal places with two wins from three games while Scotland edged Argentina for the other place in the top eight.
New Zealand needed a last-gasp try to Joe Ravouvou to snatch a 17-12 win over Argentina, semifinalists in Sydney last weekend, and to clinch top place in its pool. The win also cost Argentina a place in the Cup quarterfinals, sending Scotland through at its expense after Argentina's earlier shock loss to France.
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Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 7:36 PM EDT) -- An Atlanta attorney was an “active participant” in a Ponzi scheme that raised at least $30 million from more than a hundred investors, according to a suit filed in Georgia federal court by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
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Dee Ann Andretti, the wife of famed driver Mario Andretti and matriarch of one of the most prominent families in motorsports, has died. She was 76.
Andretti died Tuesday, a few weeks after suffering a heart attack. Grandson Marco Andretti announced her death on social media , posting: “RIP Grammy Andretti. You will be missed.” The IndyCar Series later confirmed her death.
Mario Andretti and Dee Ann Hoch met while she was teaching English to the Italy-born Andretti in Nazareth, Pennsylvania. They were married a few months later, in November 1961.
Dee Ann Andretti mostly stayed in the background and raised their three children while her husband became one of the world’s most successful race car drivers.
She is survived by her husband, sons Michael and Jeff, daughter Barbie Dee and seven grandchildren.
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School nurses in Cabell County have carried the drug naloxone for one year, but Superintendent Bill Smith says, fortunately, the drug has not been administered to anyone in the school system. "We have not had the horror of having a child succumb to an overdose in the schools and that to me is good, but we just need to be prepared," Smith told MetroNews.
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Johnson City police sought help Wednesday in finding whoever cut the lanyard and stole the American and State of Tennessee flags from the entrance to Woodstone, 2802 E. Oakland Ave., on June 3.
The man was driving what appeared to be a yellow, two-door Jeep Wrangler with no doors or top. Three other people were in the Jeep.
The theft happened the weekend after flags were stolen from the Veteran’s Memorial next to Kiwanis Park.
The Johnson City Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division asked that anyone with information to call (423) 434-6166 or to remain anonymous, Crime Stoppers at 434-6158.
To send a confidential tip, text 423JCPD and the tip to 847411 (TIP411) or send a tip to www.citizenobserver.com. You can also send messages via the Johnson City Police Department Website http://www.johnsoncitytn.org/police/cid/
Tenterfield Shire Council says it will need help to fix its 58 timber bridges.
Tenterfield Shire Council says it will need help to fix its 58 timber bridges.
A "SUBSTANTIAL injection of funding" will be needed to replace a large number of timber bridges in the Tenterfield Shire.
The mayor, Peter Petty, said the council owned 58 timber bridges and would need help to fix or replace them.
Cr Petty and the council's chief executive, Terry Dodds, met with Lismore MP Thomas George and Roads Minister Melinda Pavey in Sydney last week to discuss the issues.
"The purpose of the meeting was to discuss options and strategies on how the State Government may assist Tenterfield Shire Council address some of our timber bridge renewal challenges," Cr Petty said.
"I would like to thank both Thomas and Melinda for taking the time to listen to council's concerns.
"Whilst I know we have a way to go, the first step it to open discussions.
"The meeting was very informative and has given the council a platform to approach."
Claire Meddock, 21, stands on a toppled Confederate statue on Monday, Aug. 14, 2017, in Durham, N.C. Activists on Monday evening used a rope to pull down the monument outside a Durham courthouse. The Durham protest was in response to a white nationalist rally held in Charlottesville, Va, over the weekend. Authorities say one woman was killed Saturday after one of the white nationalists drove his car into a group of counterprotesters. Jonathan Drew AP Photo
STILLWATER, N.Y. (AP) — A park in upstate New York has been flooded by 1 million gallons of water and turned into a lake.
The Post-Star reports (http://bit.ly/2olxyZt ) that part of the Saratoga National Historical Park has been flooded with water from an unknown source since last year. The accidental lake at the parking area is estimated to be 3 feet deep and stretching more than 200 yards.
Officials believe a water main break or a drainage problem caused the flood.
The extensive flooding has spread into a cemetery next to the park, too.
Saratoga National Park Superintendent Amy Bracewell says the National Parks Service will examine all options. Park officials say they will drain the lake and dig a test pit to determine the cause of flooding.
Tests are scheduled for Monday.
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Clonmel Park Hotel Wedding Showcase
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12pm-5pm
Wedding Showcase & Consultation Afternoon
Are you recently engaged & looking for the perfect stylish and contemporary wedding venue?
Then make sure to save the date of July 8th from 12pm-5pm for the Summer Wedding Showcase at the Clonmel Park Hotel.
This event will see the hotel’s Ballroom, Civil Ceremony Facilities and Bridal Suite fully decorated for you both to view.
Leisurely stroll through the hotel and visualise what your special day will be like.
Meet the full wedding team and let them answer your questions and go through the very competitive packages on offer.
No appointment necessary.
There will be up to 20% Discounts available on specific dates in 2018 & 2019
* As this is a showcase there will be no exhibitors on the day.
For more information contact the wedding team on 052-6188700 or by email [email protected] or online www.clonmelparkhotel.com
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If you're ready for Spring, you'll love this project. While it's not quite time to buy plants yet, you can whip some of these up and get prepared for warmer temps ahead! These would even make cute Valentines with a note attached.
A cool front comes by on Saturday afternoon…not a cold front…but will bring a thin line of showers and none severe storms west to east over the viewing area from 2pm to 8pm…not lasting very long in any one spot…expect strong and gusty winds much of the day on Saturday with a slow fall in temps from 80 degrees thru the 70’s during the afternoon…clear skies Saturday night and sunshine on Sunday…still warm around 80 degrees…82 on Monday…a stronger cold front arrives Monday night with a few showers and cooler…fall temps…back to average for Tuesday and the rest of next week.
MONROVIA >> Authorities said 435 Southern California Edison customers lost power Monday after a semi truck hit a fire hydrant sending water shooting up and hitting power lines.
Monrovia police Sgt. Kevin Oberon said there were no injuries reported.
A semi truck traveling east on Walnut Avenue struck a fire hydrant on the southwest corner of California and Walnut avenues at 10:25 a.m.
Oberon said the back tire of the trailer clipped the hydrant.
Edison spokeswoman Sally Jeun said power was restored at 11:11 a.m. The area affected by the outage was bounded by Olive Avenue to the north, Huntington Drive to the south, Magnolia Avenue to the west and Shamrock Avenue to the east, according to Jeun.
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Gardai believe the body of Patricia O’Connor was buried in a shallow grave in a field near Wexford’s east coast for two days.
The field of corn is adjacent to the road that runs between Blackwater and Kilmuckridge.
The sixty one year old grandmother from Rathfarnham Dublin was reported missing on June 2nd.
A man continues to be held for questioning in relation to her disappearance at Bray Garda Station.
Gardai believe her body was taken from the field and dismembered and thrown in three locations in the Wicklow mountains.
The site at Blackwater, the woman’s home in Dublin and a number of sites in Wicklow continue to be sealed off as Gardai continue their forensic investigations.
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Miley Cyrus is continuing to honor the late Tom Petty.
After performing the rock icon’s 1994 song “Wildflowers” on Stern Show, the 24-year-old Younger Now superstar brought the track to the main stage on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon alongside her father, Billy Ray Cyrus, for an emotional rendition of the track.
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Together, the famous father-daughter duo sang the pretty track in tribute of the rocker who died on Monday (October 2).
Watch Miley and Billy Ray perform “Wildflowers” below!
NILES, Ohio (WYTV) – The defendant accused of shooting a woman in Niles will spend a week in jail.
Edward Culler appeared in Niles Municipal Court for a preliminary hearing, where he pleaded no contest to negligible assault — a reduced charge.
He was sentenced to 60 days in jail, 53 of which were suspended. He was also ordered to pay a $200 fine plus court costs.
Culler was arrested last week after the shooting, which was initially reported to Niles Police as a domestic incident.
The victim was taken to the hospital but she was expected to be OK.
First Lady Melania Trump strutted in style on Monday alongside President Donald Trump as she departed the White House for New Hampshire to speak about America’s opioid crisis.
Wearing a navy coat with a funnel-like collar by French luxury brand Chloé and breathtakingly rich Gianvito Rossi knee-high Italian leather boots, Mrs. Trump was easily the most fashionable woman in the room (not uncommon for her) during the event on opioids.
Mrs. Trump chose big brown-shaded sunglasses to conceal her smokey eyes from the sunlight. The knee-high boots paired with long coats and dresses look that Mrs. Trump chose has been all over the runways in Milan and Paris. Très chic!
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YouGov’s regular voting intention figures this week are CON 42%(+1), LAB 42%(nc), LDEM 6%(-1). Fieldwork was Sunday to Monday and changes are from mid-January, showing the stable levels of support that have become the norm in recent months.
One thing that is notable in the tracker questions is the question on whether Brexit was the right or wrong decision: 40% said right, 46% said wrong. Six points is the largest lead for “wrong” that YouGov have shown in this tracker, which has provoked some comment. In YouGov’s last poll there was a blip in the opposite direction and the results put “right” ahead for the first time in months. That didn’t mean anything in hindsight, so I’d urge caution on this one too. All polls have a margin of error, so you get extremes one way or the other – the thing to pay attention to the trend (which does now tend to show slightly more people think it’s the wrong decision than the right one) rather than get wrongly excited about the outliers.
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The Automotive Surfaces 2017 conference will be looking at the latest automotive interior and electronics innovations and will provide delegates with the opportunity to learn about the latest materials, innovative technology and manufacturing techniques.
The conference will act as a platform for OEMs, Tier 1 manufacturers and plastics companies to come together to take part in engaging presentations and to discuss the future of the industry.
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If you’ve ever been stuck at one of our airports for any length of time, here’s some good news. O’Hare and Midway international airports will now be providing free unlimited Wi-Fi. The Chicago Department of Aviation says the airports previously provided free Wi-Fi with a 30 minute limit. Passengers will now have access to unlimited Wi-Fi — plus streaming capabilities — with rolling ads every 45 minutes. It seems like free unlimited wi-fi would be already in place but it’s not…at least until now. Here’s the full story from WGN-TV.
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Loto-Québec is looking for the person holding a $2 million winning ticket that has not been claimed
It is from the Sept. 6 Quebec 49 lottery: the winning number for this draw is 02-03-12-29-40-43 (07). The ticket was purchased in the Outaouais region.
The holder of the winning ticket must contact Loto-Québec's customer service department or visit a Loto-Quebec winners’ payment centre no later than Sept. 6, 2018 to claim the prize.
Time is also running out to claim two prizes for winning Lotto 6/49 tickets.
A prize of $133,609 from the Nov. 23, 2016 draw, won in the Eastern Townships, and a prize of $243,479 in the Dec. 10, 2016 draw, won in the Quebec City region. Both are not yet claimed. Those winners have until this Nov. 23 and Dec. 11, respectively, to pick up their check.
Another large prize – a $200,000 Extra prize from May 5, won in the Laurentians, has also not been claimed.
Nova (1-2) took the loss Monday against the Cardinals despite tossing eight innings of two-run ball on five hits and no walks with three strikeouts.
Nova was incredibly efficient and needed just 78 pitches in his abbreviated complete game, with his only mistakes coming on a solo homer in the third inning before an RBI single from Jose Martinez in the seventh. He threw first-pitch strikes to 18 batters and induced 13 ground ball outs -- both positive signs for a hurler who pitches to contact as he does. Nova has a low K/9 of just 3.6, but he has yet to walk a better through 20 innings and will take a sterling 2.25 ERA into Sunday's start against the Yankees.
TOKYO, April 28 Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corp, Japan's biggest steelmaker, said on Friday its recurring profit slid 13 percent for the year ended March as higher prices for coking coal, a vital steelmaking ingredient, bit into profit margins.
The world's third-largest steelmaker said in a statement that recurring profit - pre-tax earnings before one-off items - declined to 174.5 billion yen ($1.6 billion) from 200.9 billion yen the previous fiscal year. That was well above its own earlier estimate of 130 billion yen, and beat a consensus estimate of 145.9 billion yen among 14 analysts surveyed by Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S.
The firm didn't issue a profit forecast for the current fiscal year that ends on March 31, 2018.
($1 = 111.1300 yen) (Reporting by Yuka Obayashi and Aaron Sheldrick; Editing by Kenneth Maxwell)
In this week’s episode of Slate’s sports podcast Hang Up and Listen, Stefan Fatsis is joined by Shea Serrano and Marcus Thompson to talk about the opening weekend of the NBA playoffs, whether the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers should be worried, and the burgeoning stardom of Giannis Antetokounmpo. Stefan and Josh Levin interview Nick Elam, a middle-school principal with a radical idea to fix basketball’s pedestrian endgame. Stefan and Christina Cauterucci talk to Becca Roux—the head of the U.S. women’s national soccer team’s players association—about the team’s new collective-bargaining agreement. Finally, Stefan talks about the Barkley Marathons, a grueling ultramarathon through the Tennessee mountains with no marked trails, no official start time, and sometimes no finishers that pushes competitors to the physical and mental brink.
A federal judge has tossed out evidence seized from the home and business of a Wall Street executive, saying the government "was grossly negligent" in its searches.
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The ruling late Tuesday by Judge Alison Nathan was a blow to the government's criminal case against financier Benjamin Wey. The executive was arrested in 2015 on conspiracy, wire fraud and securities fraud charges.
The founder and president of New York Global Group, an investment consulting firm, has pleaded not guilty. His trial is scheduled for October.
Prosecutors say Wey made tens of millions of dollars by manipulating the stock prices of companies he gained a secret financial interest in.
In her ruling, Nathan said the government enforced "sweepingly broad" search warrants that were not properly supported.
A government spokeswoman declined comment.
The Dauphin Island Sea Lab invites you to its annual open house on Saturday, April 7, 2018. It's a day of discovery for all ages.
Meet our researchers, students, and educators as they take you on a journey through coastal Alabama's ecosystem. Learn why it's important to conserve our unique environment, and get up close with fish, sharks, rays, and more in a variety of interactive exhibits. Visitors can also take a tour of our laboratories and step aboard the Research Vessel Alabama Discovery.
Admission is free to all exhibits outside the Estuarium.
This year, Airbus is lending a hand and sponsoring discounted admission to the Estuarium for adults and seniors. Children admission is free to the Estuarium for the day.
92Zew will be on campus for a live remote that morning.
For more details on Discovery Day, visit www.disl.org/estuarium/discoveryday.
A male was stabbed inside of a Dorchester triple-decker last night but he is expected to survive, police said. The stabbing happened on Ridgewood Street about 8 p.m. The victim was taken to Boston Medical Center with injuries that were originally considered life-threatening, but his condition improved with medical treatment and he is now expected to live, police said.
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Rupert Paul Darbonne passed away on Friday, October 6, 2017, at the age of 83.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, October 10, 2017, at 1:00 PM.
at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Basile with burial to follow at St. Augustine Cemetery in Basile.
Fr. Kennon Brown will officiate.
At the request of the family visitation will begin on Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at
10:00 AM until 1:00 PM at Quirk and Son Funeral Home in Basile.
Rupert is survived by his son; Greg Darbonne and Wanita of Eunice, one daughter;
Cindy Ruehle of Welsh, La., one sister; Essie Mae Pierrotti of Lake Charles, La.,
five grandchildren, four great grandchildren.
Rupert was preceded in death by his parents, Leras Darbonne and Lucille Lejeune Darbonne,
one daughter; Regina Darbonne, three brothers; Helius Darbonne, Herman Darbonne, James B. Darbonne.
Quirk and Son Funeral Home in Basile is in charge of the arrangements.
Police responded to Tori Spelling's Los Angeles-area home Thursday morning after authorities received a 911 call indicating she was having a "breakdown."
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TMZ reported on March 1 that Tori was being "very aggressive" when police arrived at her home around 7 AM. One source told the website that Tori was going through a "nervous breakdown."
The Blast obtained a dispatch call with stated authorities were descending on the home for a "female" with a possible "mental illness."
It's not known who exactly called police or who was home at the time, other than Tori.
TMZ was quick to report that the "90210" star does not have any weapons, but her behavior was serious enough to alert authorities.
Coincidentally, police were called to Tori's home on Wednesday night after she thought someone was breaking into her house. However, it was simply Dean McDermott, coming home.
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US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson warned Mexico on Friday to be wary that Russia does not interfere when it elects its next president in July.
Russian agents have been accused of using online propaganda and computer hacking to undermine democratic processes in the United States and several European countries.
The Kremlin dismisses such allegations, but a probe into whether US President Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign colluded with Russia has triggered a bitter political crisis in the US. Reports this week suggested Washington fears that Mexico will also see such interference in July, when voters will choose a successor to President Enrique Pena Nieto.
Asked about this at a news conference with Mexico’s Foreign Minister Luis Videgaray, Tillerson said: “All I can say to you is that we know that Russia has fingerprints in a number of countries around the world.—APP
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"Hidden Figures," "Silence" and "20th Century Women" (January)
This month is no less lame than any typical January at the movies. You can try the new M. Night Shyamalan joint, the "xXx" threequel, more "Resident Evil" and "Underworld" installments or the self-explanatory "A Dog's Purpose." Or not. Instead, catch up on the Oscar contenders that are expanding to wide release this month: " Hidden Figures " on Jan. 6, " Silence " on Jan. 13 and " 20th Century Women " on Jan. 20. All three made our list of 2016's best movies
The recent immigration executive orders are raising questions for some of the nearly one million international students at United States colleges and universities, like the University of Rochester. "We have some students also who are considering transferring to another school outside the U.S. because this just doesn't feel very welcoming and friendly right now," said Cary Jensen of the University of Rochester International Services Office.
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Prime Minister Allen Chastanet says the government is in the process of sorting out the hiccups associated with completing phase one of the controversial DSH development.
During Thursday’s extraordinary press conference covering a range of topics, the nation’s leader lambasted one of St. Lucia’s referral agencies over what he says is the bureaucratic red tape involved in granting approvals for projects.
MPs have voted to throw out Sexual Offences Amendment Bill that, among others, sought to criminalise unwanted bodily contact in crowded public places like ferries.
The Bill sponsored by Busia Woman Rep Florence Mutua also sought to criminalise out-of-court bargains on sexual attacks involving minors,
These and other controversial sections appear to have alarmed male MPs who held the numbers when the vote was put on Wednesday morning.
The defeat appears to have irked Ms Mutua who walked out of the chambers in a huff.
She waved the Bill to her male colleagues who watched in amusement.
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State police are investigating the officer-involved shooting Wednesday night in Spring Grove, York County.
Southwest Regional Police were called to Santander Bank at 39 W. Hanover St. at 4:45 p.m., York County emergency dispatch said.
The initial call was for a disturbance, and while police were on the scene, an officer fired his service pistol and a subject was struck, said Trooper James Spencer, state police spokesman.
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The person struck was taken to York Trauma center, and is reported to be in stable condition.
The Troop J major case team is investigating the circumstances of the shooting, Spencer said. More information will be released at a later date, Spencer said.
When you walk in the Avon Lake Public Library, the environment is quite different from what you'd typically expect.
Sidney Salee, 19, couldn't wait to get her hands on a ukulele.
Yes, that's right--a ukulele, with no strings attached.
"Learning a musical instrument and learning how to play is something a lot of people want to do," said Shea Alltmont, the library's communications manager.
They have eight guitars, three basses, three electric guitars and six ukuleles
You have to be 18 years old with a photo ID to rent the instruments.
And in some cases you can just play right in the library, like Mike Brown.
"Well, if we start loaning musical instruments we may be able to find the next guitars for the next Rock star," said Alltmont.
Who knows: Sydney may be strumming herself to her next career.
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March 19 (Reuters) - McDonald’s Corp on Monday said it had agreed to settle a U.S. labor board case on whether the company is accountable for its franchisees’ alleged labor law violations, according to a source involved in the case.
The settlement, which must be approved by a National Labor Relations Board judge, would allow McDonald’s to avoid a ruling that it is a so-called “joint employer” of workers at McDonald’s franchises and can be held liable when franchisees violate federal labor law.
The terms of the proposed settlement were not immediately available. (Reporting by Daniel Wiessner in Albany, New York; editing by Alexia Garamfalvi and Grant McCool )
A 45-year-old woman was thrashed and shot dead allegedly outside a police post in Mainpuri district of Uttar Pradesh. Anisa Begum had gone to the Agra Gate Police Chowki on Monday to complain about threat to her life from the accused Wasim over a land dispute, her family members said.
Wasim also arrived at the Chowki along with his mother and sister and thrashed Anisa Begum and when she rushed to save herself, the culprit fired four shots from a revolver, one of them hitting her neck, they said. The woman was rushed to the district hospital by the locals where she was declared brought dead, they said, adding that public overpowered Wasim and handed him over to the police.
SP, Sunil Kumar Saxena, said that all the three culprits have been arrested and investigations are on to ascertain the details of the incident.
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February 23: Elkhart County Go Red for Women Luncheon
Heart disease is no match for the power of women’s voices.
Raise your voice and join ABC 57’s Emily Evans at the 2017 Elkhart County Go Red For Women Luncheon.
Thursday, February 23, 2017 | 10:30 am – 1:30 pm
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There's a new villain in town and his peculiar methods are scaring the entire Skeem Saam town into a state of paranoia.
Since Alexos arrived in Turfloop in search of Kwaito, he's successfully managed to scare every single person there. It's not only that he seems to be the OG phunyuka'bamphethe where prison is concerned, his methods of evil genius are truly unmatched.
Fans of the popular soapie have found themselves failing to draw the line between fiction and reality lately. With Alexos on a kidnapping spree, tweeps have highlighted certain things they can't do in peace until he's gone.
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Man City were dealt a huge blow yesterday when man of the moment and in-form striker Gabriel Jesus was ruled out with injury.
The 19-year-old went off after just 15 minutes of City's win at Bournemouth and yesterday the club confirmed he has broken his metatarsal.
Should the Brazilian have to have surgery on his foot he could be sidelined for up to three months.
But things could be worse for City as they have a brilliant alternative in Sergio Aguero who will undoubtedly return to the starting XI.
City's attentions now turn to the FA Cup when they will take on Huddersfield on Saturday afternoon.
In transfer news Bacary Sagna is still being linked with a move away from the club at the end of the season, this time he has been linked with a move to Everton.
As Sagna edges closer to the exit other rumours are that City are looking to sign 24-year-old full back Djibril Sidibe from Monaco as a Sagna replacement.
Stick with us all day for all the news and transfer rumours from the Etihad.
Toyota to recall all 2,800 Mirai fuel cell cars on the road
TOKYO, Feb 15 Toyota Motor Corp said on Wednesday it was recalling all of the roughly 2,800 zero-emission Mirai cars on the road due to problems with the output voltage generated by their fuel cell system.
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They were out shot almost 2-1 by Erie but the London Knights found a way to survive once again.
Mitchell Stephens was the hero Sunday night as his goal in overtime forces a game seven with the Otters on Tuesday.
However, it was Tyler Parsons who kept London in the game making 44 saves in the 2-1 victory; Erie out shot London 45-26.
Janne Kuokkanen had the other goal for London; he has scored in four straight games.
Erie looked to be getting off to a quick start after Jordan Sambrook scored just 47 seconds into the game. From there Parsons took over and was perfect the rest of the way.
For the second time in two rounds the Knights are going the distance with their opponent.
Game seven goes Tuesday in Erie.
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KOCHI: Funds have been earmarked to implement various new programmes including 1,000 poultry units, 500 coir mills and micro enterprises parks
District Kudumbashree training centres, 14 model women-friendly villages, agro service teams, extension of well recharging scheme ‘Sujalam’ to all districts, 1,000 new geriatric care executives, a new livelihood project named ‘Prathyasha’ and moratorium for enterprises facing recovery are other projects that the government intends to carry out through Kudumbashree.
The state budget has earmarked I200 crore to implement various new programmes including 1,000 poultry units, 500 coir mills and micro enterprises parks.]
Nano markets, an online portal for marketing, a technology hub for micro enterprises, district women legal clinics and Kudumbashree chitty in association with Kerala State Financial Enterprises are some of the new initiatives.
The J. Joel Edwards Public Library in Zebulon will host children's author and illustrator Jose Lucio on Saturday, May 27 at 1 p.m. Lucio will read his latest book, Free Rain, and present a workshop in which the participants will learn to draw the hilarious chickens from the book. Through a series of exciting but difficult changes, a group of six chickens embark on their transition from their life in the coop to roaming around the farm as free range chickens.
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Roma target Emery?
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Roma will reportedly target Paris Saint-Germain boss Unai Emery if Luciano Spalletti departs this summer.
According to Corriere dello Sport, prospective Roma sporting directors Franco Baldini and Monchi have made Emery their first choices to succeed Spalletti, who seems intent on walking away from the Giallorossi.
The Spaniard worked alongside Monchi at Sevilla between 2013 and 2016, notably guiding the Andalusians to three straight Europa Leagues.
However, Roma do not know if PSG will part with Emery yet, while President James Pallotta is still hopeful of convincing Spalletti to stay on.
Atalanta’s Gian Piero Gasperini admitted before his side’s 1-1 draw with Roma on Sunday that he was flattered by links with the Lupi but asserted he would not be “a second or third choice”.
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Beasley scored seven points (3-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt) while adding eight rebounds, four assists, two steals and two blocks in 30 minutes during Friday's preseason loss to the Wizards.
With Kristaps Porzingis (rest) getting the night off, Beasley got a long look from Knicks coach Jeff Hornacek and provided the kind of mixed-bag performance that has been the norm throughout his NBA career. Beasley has always has talent, but the second overall pick in the 2008 draft has never been able to put things together, and he seems unlikely to do so now as he suits up for his seventh NBA organization.
Cyril Abiteboul has admitted Jolyon Palmer is under "pressure" to "deliver" for Renault in 2017.
The British driver is yet to score a single point versus teammate Nico Hulkenberg’s 18 so far, amid rumours he could be ousted mid-season.
"Jolyon must deliver," boss Abiteboul told the French broadcaster Canal Plus.
"He has a contract for the year, now he has to deliver like everyone else," he added.
"The obligation was first on the team — we had to give him a car that runs well to allow him enough kilometres to do a good job on the weekend, which we did.
"There was really our priority to have reliability, which was putting pressure on us. We put pressure on him as well but it must be positive.
"So I will not start making threats on a driver who does not need that at this stage," Abiteboul said.
Police at the scene after bus accident
2/3/18 - A bus accident very close to the Central Station in Brussels left several pedestrians injured. One person was fighting for his life in hospital. Apparently, the bus ended up on the sidewalk when the driver wanted to avoid a collision with another vehicle.
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Police at the scene after bus accident
2/3/18 - A bus accident very close to the Central Station in Brussels left several pedestrians injured. One person was fighting for his life in hospital. Apparently, the bus ended up on the sidewalk when the driver wanted to avoid a collision with another vehicle.
(AP) – Attorneys for immigrant parents who have been split up from their children are calling attention to an overlooked effect of the separations. Some immigrants complain that they stumbled through their first asylum interviews when they were deeply distraught over the loss of their children.
The interviews can have life-changing consequences because they are critical to establishing why families cannot return home safely. To clear the initial hurdle, asylum seekers must demonstrate a “significant possibility” that they can prove they have been persecuted or will be persecuted if they go home.
Attorneys say many asylum seekers speak through translators and fumble their interviews by holding back details that may help their cases. Many of the parents have talked to their children on the phone, but they know little else about them.
Granny’s Seafood & Grill has officially opened at 205 E. Covington Ave., in the former Old Towne Grill location. Granny’s is owned by Nell Herring, who was joined by employees, Mayor Becky Bracke, Councilmen Chad Jackson, Gary Strickland and Marvin McCullough, as well as Charles Willis of the Opp Area Chamber of Commerce for the official grand opening and ribbon cutting.
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YORK, Pa. (WHTM) – The 30-year-old son of York Mayor Kim Bracey is charged with assaulting her.
Brandon Terrell Anderson was arrested by York police on Sept. 30 on charges of simple assault and harassment, according to court documents.
Bracey released the following statement to ABC27’s Dawn White:
Like many people and the thousands of families you all hear me talk about, my son is battling an opioid addiction as well. Nobody, not even me, is immune from this epidemic, which is why we need to work tirelessly to solve it. Please respect my family’s privacy at this time, and send prayers for my family and I as we deal with this issue.
Court documents state a preliminary hearing for Anderson has been scheduled for Friday.
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Suspected gunmen have demanded for N1million ransom from their victim, identified as Alhaji Nuhu Isa, a trader in Lambata village of Gurara Local Government Area of Niger.
The Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in the state, Philip Ayuba disclosed this in Minna yesterday.
Ayuba said the gunmen had already used the victim’s cell phone to call his family and demanded N1 million ransom.
He said the kidnappers came with sophisticated weapons shooting indiscriminately in the village before taking the trader away. He said the command had already swung into action to rescue the trader alive.
“We are collaborating with other security agencies to rescue the trader alive,” the commandant said.
He called on residents of Gurara, Suleja and Paikoro Local government areas to offer useful information that could assist in rescuing the victim.
A MAJOR crash on the Warrego Hwy near Crane St, in Plainland, is causing extensive delays this evening.
A woman sustained critical injuries in the crash and the Queensland Ambulance service says she was not transported from the scene of the incident, which authorities were alerted to about 3.40pm.
Also in the car was a young boy who was transported to Ipswich Hospital in a stable condition with minor injuries.
The Forensic Crash Unit is presently investigating while 7 News reports one eastbound lane (opposite Rustys Service Station) is closed with traffic congested.
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Dozens of convicted paedophiles are using Facebook – despite a ban on convicted sex offenders using the site, a report claims.
Heartbreaking note found in debris of Grenfell Tower
A BBC Radio 4 investigation compared police mug shots to profiles on the site – and found profiles linked to 22 serious sex offenders.
The profiles included men who had been convicted of sexual grooming of a child, sexual activity with a child and rape.
BBC Radio 4 claims that Facebook did not delete the profiles for several weeks – despite being told that they belonged to convicted sex offenders.
(Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images)
One profile allegedly belonged to Bruce Cordwell, who groomed 15-year-old Kayleigh Haywood on the site before she was raped and murdered by another man in 2015.
Kayleigh Haywood (Picture Getty)
Kayleigh’s mother Stephanie said, ‘It’s absolutely vile.There is a risk they could do what they’ve done again, or worse.
‘I say, “Once a groomer always a groomer.”
The brokerage presently has a $77.92 price objective on the stock. Vetr 's target price points to a potential upside of 4.02% from the company's previous close.
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Finance ministers from Germany, France, the UK, Italy and Spain on Monday called on the US to amend a tax reform bill, which they say would have a "major distortive impact on international trade." In a letter to US treasury secretary Steven Mnuchin, they said that a planned 20-percent excise tax on some foreign-affiliated companies would "discriminate in a manner that would be at odds with international rules".
Wisconsin tight end Troy Fumagalli was born with amniotic band syndrome, and had to have his left index finger amputated as a result. That hasn’t prevented him from playing college football, and it doesn’t stop him from making highlight-reel catches like the one he had during today’s Cotton Bowl:
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The annual Father/Daughter dance at the Osage Centre will take place Saturday, February 18 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
All dads are invited to bring their daughters to make special memories and dance the night away.
This year's theme is "Under the Sea".
Tickets are on sale now at the Arena Building or Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau. The cost is $25 per couple. Each additional daughter is $8. If you register after February 12 ticket prices are $30. Tickets will also be sold on the day of the event for $35.
Pizza, hamburgers, appetizers and drinks will be complimentary with paid admission.
5x7 pictures will also be available for purchase provided by Cheekwood Studios.
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - Descartes Systems Group Inc:
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0:58 Little Rebekah is Manatee's first baby of 2017
0:49 Gene Gallo reflects on the loss of his wife
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Wonder Woman is the #1 movie at the box office for the second week in a row and the film’s director, Patty Jenkins says hearing how the film is affecting young children makes all the hard work worthwhile.
Director Patty Jenkins sharing a note her producer sent her on how Wonder Woman is impacting kids
The G League announced Friday that Iowa Wolves players Amile Jefferson and Anthony Brown were named to the Mid-Season All-NBA G League Western Conference Team.
The teams were voted by G League coaches, general managers and players.
Both players have two-way contracts with the Timberwolves.
Brown, a shooting guard, is averaging 20.5 points, and 5.5 rebounds per game while shooting 45 percent from the field and 39.3 percent from the 3-point line.
Jefferson, a power forward/center is averaging 18.2 points and 12.8 rebounds per game while shooting 62.7 percent from the field.
In a letter to Ducey, Democratic leaders said they oppose a sales tax hike to fund the governor’s proposed 9 percent teacher pay increase in FY19 (and another five percent each year thereafter). To read more on this item plus all the stories in the April 24 Yellow Sheet Report, go to www.yellowsheetreport.com (Yellow Sheet Subscription Required). To subscribe to ...
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Big Island police are searching for a 35-year-old Puna woman who was reported missing.
Sarah Cain was last seen at around 12 p.m. on Sunday, April 9, 2017, in the area of Isaac Hale Beach Park in Puna. She is described as Caucasian, 5-foot-6, 120 pounds with shoulder length brown wavy hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing an orange and yellow bathing suit.
Police ask that anyone with information on her whereabouts contact Officer Louie Ondo Jr. at 961-2252 or call the Police Department’s non-emergency line at 935-3311.
Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous may call the island-wide Crime Stoppers number at 961-8300 and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000. Crime Stoppers is a volunteer program run by ordinary citizens who want to keep their community safe. Crime Stoppers doesn’t record calls or subscribe to caller ID. All Crime Stoppers information is kept confidential.
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× MLB fines Arizona Diamondbacks for watch in the dugout; Calls it ‘honest mistake’
DENVER — The Arizona Diamondbacks knocked the Colorado Rockies out of the Major League Baseball playoffs Wednesday night, but it will cost them.
The team was fined an undisclosed amount of money Friday after a coach for Arizona was caught wearing an Apple watch in the dugout.
There was concern the team was stealing signs. Electronic devices like that are not allowed in dugouts.
MLB determined there was no sign stealing going on, calling the watch incident “a simple oversight and honest mistake.”
The Diamondbacks are playing the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Divisional Series.
NEW YORK (AP) - An activist group in New York is suing the NYPD to stop their usage of an ambiguous non-answer to questions about secret surveillance programs.
Court papers show the New York Civil Liberties Union has sued the NYPD to ask the courts to set guidelines on the department’s usage of answering questions with the statement “can neither confirm nor deny,” also known as the Glomar response.
An NYPD spokesman tells The New York Times (http://nyti.ms/2toVw9f ) the department’s use of the Glomar response is both legal and limited.
The NYCLU argues that police’s current use of the Glomar response could have a “chilling effect” on Freedom of Information Law requests, which requires government agencies to produce requested records or certify the records asked for do not exist.
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After a swift and decisive win, Steven Marshall will be sworn in as South Australia’s 46th premier tomorrow as Jay Weatherill returns to the backbench.
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Cole Haan in your closet. And if you’re looking for a new pair but don’t want to spend the normal asking price, Nordstrom Rack is have a huge Cole Haan sale. Men’s and women’s shoes are marked down, plus bags and accessories as well.
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Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has said he believes most foreign troops will be able to leave the country "within four years."Ghani said in an interview with the BBC broadcast on October 5.He said that Afghan security forces turned the corner in the fight against the Taliban and "in terms of management and leadership, things are really falling into place."The Afghan government is struggling to beat back insurgents in the wake of the exit of most NATO forces in 2014.The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has recently unveiled a strategy to try to defeat the militants after nearly 16 years of war, and officials said more than 3,000 additional U.S. troops are being sent to the country to reinforce the 11,000 U.S. troops already stationed there.Trump has made an open-ended commitment to Afghanistan, saying U.S. troop levels will be based on "conditions on the ground," not on "arbitrary timetables."
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LAHORE - The Lahore Press Club Literary Committee is organizing a Natia Muhaira at Faiz Ahmad Faiz auditorium on Thursday (tomorrow) at 4.00 pm. Dr Hassan Askari Kazmi will preside over it while prominent poets including Allama Bashir Rizmi, Ashraf Javed, Jamshed Azam Chisti, Wahid Amber, Gulzar Bokhari, Hassan Kazmi, Iqbal Rahi, Javed Qasim, Abu Al-Hassan Khawar, Arslan Arsal, Dr Sagheer Ahmad Sagheer, Tariq Chugtai and other will present Natia poetry. –APP
April 13 CIT Group Inc:
* CIT names John Fawcett executive vice president and chief financial officer
* Says John Fawcett appointed CFO
* CIT Group Inc - Fawcett will succeed CFO Carol Hayles
* CIT Group Inc - Fawcett will join company as an advisor on April 17, 2017 and begin a transition period before taking on CFO Role
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Union City school officials have announced that advanced tickets will be sold for Friday night’s season opening football game against the Mayfield Cardinals.
Due to an anticipated large crowd of fans at War Memorial Stadium, advanced tickets will be sold at Union City High School on Friday.
During the hours of 8:00 until 1:00, tickets can be purchased for $6.00 each at the school office.
Kickoff for Friday night’s game has been set for 7:30.
CHICAGO (CBS) — Two people were killed Sunday evening, when a car plunged into a pond in southwest suburban New Lenox.
Around 6:25 p.m., the New Lenox Fire Protection District responded to a call of an accident with injuries near Laraway Road and Tower Lane. When crews arrived, they learned a car was completely submerged in a pond, with two people inside.
Divers pulled two people out of the water by 7 p.m., and paramedics tried to revive them while taking them to the hospital. Both were pronounced dead at Silver Cross Hospital.
No firefighters or dive team members were injured.
Police said it appeared the couple who was in the car had been having dinner nearby before the accident, and were on their way home at the time of the crash. The driver might have suffered a medical emergency causing him to drive off the road and into the pond.
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – Amazon is exploring a technology first developed for the U.S. Military to produce tasty prepared meals that do not need refrigeration.
Reuters reports that world’s biggest online retailer has discussed selling ready-to-eat dishes such as beef stew and vegetable frittata as soon as next year.
The dishes would be easy to stockpile and ship because they do not require refrigeration and could be offered cheaper than a restaurant.
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March 19 (Reuters) - ESOTIQ & HENDERSON SA:
* REPORTED ON FRIDAY PRELIM FEBRUARY REVENUE AT ABOUT 12 MILLION ZLOTYS, DOWN 13 PERCENT YEAR-ON-YEAR
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DAVIDSON COUNTY, N.C. — A 19-year-old who was injured in a crash in Welcome Tuesday morning remains in critical condition Wednesday at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.
At 7:28 a.m. Tuesday, Rachel Wagner was driving west in a 2007 Honda Civic when the vehicle ran off Bethesda Road while rounding a curb, according to Trooper Ned Moultrie of the N.C. Highway Patrol. The vehicle then came back onto the roadway before running off again and crashing into a tree.
Officials do not know if speed or cell phone use was a factor.
As though Kevin Shattenkirk was the problem. That he had somehow made things worse - not better - with his presence on and off the ice.
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Cricket coach Nadeem leaves for Canada today
LAHORE: Nadeem Zafar Gondal, a PCB level-II qualified coach, is leaving for Toronto (Canada) on Wednesday (July 4) a month-long coaching assignment.
Nadeem, also a Sports Board Punjab coach, is visiting Canada on the invitation of Toronto Police Cricket Club. Toronto Police Cricket Club have requested Nadeem Zafar to conduct a few coaching sessions for them so that they could benefit from his expertise to improve the standard of club’s cricket.
Nadeem, it may be recalled, has played list A cricket for Islamabad and four-day games for clubs in Kenya and Bangladesh besides being Pakistan deaf cricket team coach. Later Nadeem will also accompany Toronto Police cricket team to New York for their series against New York Police team.
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A federal appeals court on Tuesday ruled that an order of Roman Catholic nuns may intervene in a lawsuit by Pennsylvania’s attorney general challenging new Trump administration rules permitting religious and moral exemptions to Obamacare’s contraceptive mandate.
The 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Philadelphia said the Little Sisters of the Poor had a significant interest in the lawsuit filed last year by Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro.
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LONDON (Reuters) - Columbia Threadneedle, a top 10 shareholder in GKN (GKN.L), plans to reject a takeover offer for the British engineering company from industrial turnaround specialist Melrose (MRON.L).
FILE PHOTO: Branding is seen outside the headquarters of GKN in Redditch, Britain, March 12, 2018. REUTERS/Hannah McKay/File Photo
“After careful consideration, we believe the actions set out by the new team at GKN present the best options for shareholders. Accordingly, we are not accepting the Melrose offer,” Richard Colwell, Head of UK Equities at Columbia Threadneedle, said in a statement emailed on Monday.
GKN’s management team has presented an alternative plan to Melrose’s hostile takeover offer, which would involve it merging its auto arm with U.S. firm Dana Incorporated (DAN.N), leaving GKN an aerospace-focused business.
ENFIELD, Conn. (AP) — Police are trying to find the source of a large amount of blood found in a Connecticut apartment building.
Both the Suffield and Enfield police departments were called to the Countrywood Apartments in Enfield Sunday. Suffield police say they were called to the scene because of a domestic dispute, while Enfield police say they received a call about blood in a hallway in front of an apartment.
Authorities say the two cases are connected.
Two people who were involved have been hospitalized for minor injuries, but police say their injuries are not consistent with the amount of blood found. Police are now searching for a third person who they say could be seriously injured.
State police are assisting with the investigation.
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FMR LLC reduced its position in InvenSense Inc by 27.2% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm owned 2,179,845 shares of the company's stock after selling 815,900 shares during the period.
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A garden has been opened at Keir Hardie Primary, Newarthill, in memory of pupil Heather Hunter who died last August at the age of nine after battling heart problems for three years.
Heather’s family paid for a memorial bench at Carfin Grotto and the school wished to make its own lasting tribute.
Fundraisers were held before the summer holidays in order to facilitate landscaping an area of the playground.
Heather’s mum Michelle, dad Andrew and brother Archie, who attends the school, were joined by pupils and staff at the opening of the garden.
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All of the shares sold in the offering will be sold by certain selling shareholders. The selling shareholders have not yet determined the number of shares to be offered, and the timing of the offering remains subject to market conditions.
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CLEVELAND — LeBron James will sit out Friday’s exhibition game against the Indiana Pacers as he recovers from a sprained left ankle.
James got hurt on Sept. 27 when he stepped on a teammate’s foot in practice. He took part in Cleveland’s workout on Thursday and the club wanted to see how he responded before deciding if he would try to go against the Pacers. He’s going to sit again as a precaution, the team said.
The three-time champion also missed Wednesday’s preseason opener against Atlanta. Cleveland next plays on Tuesday against Chicago.
James and his teammates attended Thursday night’s AL Division Series matchup between the Indians and New York Yankees.
Iman Shumpert will miss Friday’s game with a sprained left foot that is expected to keep him out for a week or more.
The Cavaliers open the regular season on Oct. 17 against the Boston Celtics.
Jackson, who released a statement on Monday, was the Big 12 Newcomer of the Year after averaging 16.3 points and 7.4 rebounds per game. He helped the Jayhawks to a 31-5 record and a berth in the NCAA Tournament’s Elite Eight.
The 6-foot-8 Jackson has signed with former NBA player B.J. Armstrong of Wasserman Media Group.
Jackson arrived at Kansas after a stellar prep career in Detroit and Napa, California. He says in the statement that after “consulting with my family, I have decided to enter the 2017 NBA Draft and pursue my dream of playing professional basketball.”
He added that he was thankful for “all of the support I have received from my coaches and teammates at Kansas.”
SAN ANTONIO - A fiesta event for seniors at the Pearl Stable was such a huge event on Tuesday that District One City Council member Roberto Trevino had to buy more food.
"Seniors (came) from all over the city. In fact, we even had some seniors who came in on a chartered bus from Corpus Christi who crashed the party," Trevino said.
Trevino said the event, nicknamed "Senior Fiesta," had everything from mariachis to dancers and lots of music.
The event turned "rager" also had a Fiesta centerpiece contest that local West End Park Senior Center eventually won.
The prize? Another party for seniors who Trevino will host again. He said it will be a pizza party.
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EUREKA, Mo. - The deadline for help for flood victims is only hours away. Monday is the last day people affected by flooding this spring can apply for help from FEMA.
In a statement, the federal government indicates the agency has been handing out money, more than $11 million for eligible households in Missouri.
The National Flood Insurance program has paid about $60 million to hundreds of policy holders. FEMA said it has helped more than 1,800 individuals and families in 35 counties in Missouri with things like home repairs, rental assistance, replacement of personal property and even with medical expenses.
The dates for the flooding are from April 28 to May 11 of this year. The FEMA helpline is 1-800-621-3362 or you can go online at disasterassistance.gov.
Many recovery centers opened across the area, in all there were 26 centers that served close to two thousand people in Missouri.
The IRS says it's following President Donald Trump's executive order on health care by easing enforcement of the unpopular Obama-era requirement for people to have coverage or risk fines.
Trump directed federal agencies to ease the health law's rules after he took office.
An IRS spokesman says the IRS had planned to start rejecting returns this year on which the taxpayer failed to indicate whether or not he had coverage.
But the IRS says it will keep processing such returns, as it has in the past.
Many of the law's supporters consider the coverage requirement essential for nudging younger, healthy people into the insurance pool to keep premiums in check.
The IRS says the requirement is still the law.
DUNKIRK, N.Y. (AP) - Authorities say a 77-year-old western New York man has died after the ambulance transporting him from a Pennsylvania hospital to a nursing home crashed into a ditch.
New York State Police say an EmergyCare ambulance left the road at about 5:40 p.m. Tuesday, entered a ditch and hit a culvert in the Chautauqua (shuh-TAW'-kwuh) County town of Dunkirk, 35 miles southwest of Buffalo.
Troopers say the ambulance was taking Arthur McArthur, of Dunkirk, from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in Erie to a nursing home in Chautauqua County. Police say McArthur suffered fatal injuries in the crash and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The ambulance's 49-year-old driver was treated at a local hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.
The crash is under investigation.
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The side of Jimmy J's Dairy Freeze is boarded up after a car crash on Saturday night. (KTEN)
The side of Jimmy J's Dairy Freeze is boarded up after a car crash on Saturday night. (KTEN)
ARDMORE, Okla. -- An Ardmore restaurant got an unwanted drive-thru addition over the weekend.
A car slammed into the side of Jimmy J's Dairy Freeze at 10 G Street NW on Saturday night.
Police said the two occupants of the vehicle ran away after the collision.
So far, there are no arrests in connection with the crash.
The restaurant said will be closed until further notice. "We can use a lot of prayers," the owner said in a Facebook post.
× Gubernatorial Candidate Daniel Biss: $70 million on Pritzker’s ads should indicate his fear
Gubernatorial Candidate Daniel Biss joins John to listen to a few of the charges J.B. Pritkzer has made against him in the form of campaign ads. He says the amount Pritzker is spending is being examined closely for a reason.
Luke Fitzgerald names an Irish young gun as his Player of the Tournament - and picks a surprise second place
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Luke Fitzgerald has chosen Ireland flanker Dan Leavy as his Six Nations Player of the Tournament.
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Bernie Sanders announced last week that he intends to run for re-election as a Vermont senator in 2018.
But that may not be all: according to an interview with Sanders' campaign manager on Tuesday, a 2020 presidential run for the 76-year-old Vermonter and socialist is not out of the question.
In an interview with the Washington Journal on C-SPAN, the senator's campaign manager Jeff Weaver said Sanders, an Independent, is "considering another run for the presidency."
For the time being, Weaver said Sanders is focused on his re-election to the U.S. Senate. As for a 2020 presidential campaign, Weaver added, "When the time comes I think we'll have an answer to that."
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ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Dimitris Pelkas scored twice as PAOK thrashed Panathinaikos 4-0 Sunday in the Greek league.
Pelkas scored in the eight minute with a swerving long-range shot and made it 2-0 in the 51st from close up after evading three defenders.
Efthimis Coulouris added a penalty in the 67th and Aleksandar Prijovic completed the rout in the 78th.
Panathinaikos lost Emanuel Insua to a second yellow card in the 66th for handling the ball inside the area, just before PAOK’s third goal. Ten minutes later, PAOK’s Robert Mak was dismissed for pushing an opponent.
Second-place PAOK is a point behind leader Olympiakos and one point ahead of Atromitos and AEK. Atromitos beat Levadiakos 1-0, and AEK hosts Kerkyra on Monday.
Also, Asteras won 3-1 at Apollon, and Lamia drew 1-1 at Giannena.
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LANCASTER – Saturday afternoon’s Spotlight features the Majority Whip of the PA House discussing the current budget stalemate in Harrisburg. Lancaster County Rep. Bryan Cutler says despite some tax increases last year, the state still doesn’t have spending under control and Gov. Wolf should have taken action like some previous governors. Hear more about the budget stalemate from Lancaster County Rep. Bryan Cutler on Saturday afternoon’s Spotlight at 12:30 on WDAC and at 2 p.m. on WBYN 107.5. You can listen to the program online right now at wdac.com under “podcasts.”
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* Says some media reports claiming "the Company or Hurriyet Newspaper has been sold" and "Chairman Vuslat Sabanci resigned" don't reflect the reality
* The Board of Directors elected at the Ordinary General Assembly meeting held on March 30, 2017 has not yet assigned a task and Vuslat Sabanci will continue to serve as a "member" in Board of Directors after the assignment of the Board of Directors
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The term ‘Fake News’ has been thrown around a lot over the past few months. One Toronto Brewery wants to “offer a respite from the bleak political developments of late” with their ‘Fake News Ale’.
Northern Maverick promises to donate 5% of every can of “fake News Ale” to a charity their potential customers vote on their website in the upcoming weeks. Fake News Ale apparently “pairs well with: small hands, striking comb overs, huge egos and all things Mexican.”
The beer that will never leak. 🍻 #FakeNewsAle #MakeBeerGreatAgain Clearly no American president has endorsed this beer. For each can sold of this beer we will donate 5 percent of sales (which we estimate at this point to be 20-25% of this beer’s profits) to help reverse a questionable policy. 🍻 A post shared by Northern Maverick Brewing Co. (@northernmaverickbrewing) on Apr 12, 2017 at 9:28am PDT
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SHOCK: Tallia Storm went braless for her night on the town
The blonde singer, who was initially discover by Elton John, took to Instagram to send fans into meltdown with her daring reveal.
Slipping into a green jumpsuit, the 19-year-old starlet oozed sex appeal as she posed up a storm.
Before heading out to the exclusive Spectrum X Disney: The Little Mermaid launch in central London the, Tallia held an imprompu photoshoot show show off her outfit.
Posting three pics in one upload, the reality TV gal allowed fans to see every inch of her costume for the night.
Starting with her back to the camera, Tallia posed on the stairs of Mayfair cocktail lounge Sketch – with her perky booty on show.
April 12 BioCryst Pharmaceuticals Inc -
* BioCryst expands development of BCX7353 to explore treatment of acute HAE attacks
* Has received initial regulatory approvals in Europe to initiate zenith-1 exploratory clinical trial this summer
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MOLINE, Illinois-- Dozens of volunteers for the Komen Quad Cities Race for the Cure, folded thousands of t-shirts in preparation for the big race next week.
Volunteers met at the TaxSlayer Center to stuff team packets that included shirts, bib numbers and maps. Organizers say about 2000 people are registered for this years race, but it's currently pacing slower than last years event. About 1800 more people are needed to hit their goal for the race.
"Even if you're not a survivor or are going through treatment you can still walk, you only have to walk a little ways or just come and enjoy the sense of camaraderie and the sense of community," said volunteer and breast cancer survivor, Lou Ann Humphrey.
Opportunities to volunteer for the cause are still open and people can contact the organization for more information.
The Komen Quad Cities Race for the Cure will be held on June 9th, participants can still register the morning of the race.
Could Barcelona line up without Andres Iniesta in 2018-19?
That’s according to Sky Sports pundit and Spanish football expert Guillem Balague following Iniesta's admission that he could leave.
The 33-year-old - who has been with Barca since the age of 12 - has offers to move to China and has a deadline date by which he must decide his future.
Barca boss Ernesto Valverde dropped Iniesta at the weekend and the Catalan giants played some of their best football so far this season in his absence.
Paco Alcacer and Lionel Messi were both on the score-sheet in the first half before Iniesta came on with 25 minutes remaining to help see out a 2-0 victory.
The Spanish midfielder was showered with appreciation with the Nou Camp desperate for the club legend to stay.
On this final season, supposedly, of Bad Girls Club…Deshayla spits in Francesca’s face and gets pummeled for it.
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A south Liverpool pawnbrokers has been raided for the third time this year.
Shocking footage shows a man in a high-vis vest loading a bag and then climbing into a waiting car after the raid on Brown & Gold pawnbrokers next to the Park Road Tesco. The raid happened at around 2.30pm on Friday.
The ECHO's Jenny Kirkham is at the scene to provide live updates as rush hour commuters pass the scene.
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The school district's 11th-grade students are doing better than their counterparts across Ohio in meeting the new, more difficult graduation requirements. Junior-Senior High School Principal Keith Edenfield reported at this week's school board meeting that 85 percent of the junior class students have passed the new state graduation requirements that took effect.
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The Audible: June 14th, 2017
On today's edition of The Audible, host Kim Bokamper is joined by Miami Herald's sports columnist Armando Salguero as they discuss the first two practices of minicamp. Make sure to tune in every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 4:30 on Dolphins.com, the Miami Dolphins App and Periscope for the latest inside access.
CHANEL TRANSPLANTS: Some of Chanel’s key fragrance flowers from Grasse, France, have been transplanted in Paris’ Tuileries Garden as part of the Jardins, Jardin event held there for four days starting on Thursday.
Jasmine from Grasse, May rose, iris pallida, tuberose and rose geranium cover 2,220 square feet of the park not far from where the Musée de l’Orangerie stands.
Visitors can sniff not only the live plants, but also the raw materials created from them through distillation and extraction processes by Parfums Chanel’s research-and-development laboratory. Finished fragrances — containing the essences — are available to try out, too.
And conferences on plants and perfumes are part of the program.
For more than 30 years, Chanel has worked with the Mui family in Pégomas, France, to grow fragrance flowers destined exclusively for the house’s perfumes, including jasmine used in the iconic Chanel No. 5 scent.
The Tuileries plot was conceived to be like a microcosm of that 20-hectare domain.
That’s what the Finn has admitted about his Mercedes team-mate after seeing the Brit secure his fourth F1 title this year.
Bottas and Hamilton joined forces at Mercedes in January after the former McLaren man was brought in to replace Nico Rosberg.
And he looked set to rival his team-mate in the title race after winning the Russian Grand Prix in April.
Bottas’ challenge faded as the season went on though and he secured just three race victories to Hamiton’s nine.
Police are investigating an "untimely death" after a body was found underneath a railroad bridge in Burlington over the weekend.
Police say the man was found on Sunday morning at the base of the Blue Bridge between Burlington and Winooski.
Police Chief Brandon del Pozo says the body has been taken to the medical examiner's office to figure out how the man died. The man wasn't immediately identified.
Police haven't said whether the man's death is considered suspicious. They say there's no threat to the public.
Lt. Dennis Duffy says police and the city's fire department both responded.
Police say further details will be released later.
Tavarez has been invited to the Red Sox's spring training camp as a non-roster invitee, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.
Tavarez signed a minor-league contract with the Red Sox in October and is likely a long-shot to crack the Opening Day roster. The 25-year-old had difficulties with Triple-A Pawtucket in 2017, but had a .377/.473/.475 slash line in 61 at-bats with Double-A Portland.
A year after a Sons of Anarchy spinoff was announced, veteran actor Edward James Olmos is cast in Kurt Sutter’s FX drama pilot Mayans MC (still a working title). The upcoming drama is set in the aftermath of Jax Teller’s death at the end of SOA’s seven-season run in 2014, according to Deadline, and will center on the struggles of EZ Reyes, a prospect in the Mayan MC charter on the California/Mexico border.
READ: ‘Sons Of Anarchy’ Spinoff Will Focus On Rival Biker Gang The Mayans
Not only will Olmos play EZ’s father, Felipe Reyes, a Mexican patriarch whose dark past makes for a struggle to live righteously, but the Battlestar Galactica alum will be tasked with co-executive producing for Fox 21 TV Studios and FX Prods.
No set premiere date, yet. Until then, catch Olmos on ABC’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Following an investigation by the Missouri Division of Fire Safety, a criminal charge has been filed in connection with a house fire that occurred in Bethany, Mo. on April 10, 2017.
The Bethany Fire Department responded to an early morning fire that damaged the house at 2607 Grand Avenue, Bethany, Mo. The Bethany Fire Department requested the Division of Fire Safety investigate the cause and origin of the fire.
The investigation determined the fire was incendiary, or set. On April 14, the Harrison County prosecutor charged Ronald David Stout, 67, of Bethany, with one count of second-degree arson. Stout is the owner of the house.
Online court records show bail was set at $50,000. Stout is scheduled to appear in court April 19.
Officials from the University of Wisconsin and Notre Dame will share details about their upcoming football series at a news conference in Chicago today.
UW athletic director Barry Alvarez, Notre Dame athletic director Jack Swarbrick and Green Bay Packers president and chief executive officer Mark Murphy are all expected to be on hand for the 11:30 a.m. news conference at the Under Armour Brand House in Chicago.
The two game series is expected to begin in 2020 and conclude with a game in 2021. The first matchup is expected to be played in Green Bay at Lambeau Field, with the second matchup slated for Soldiers Field.
The Badgers last played a two game series with LSU, in Houston in 2014 and then in Green Bay in 2016.
The last time Wisconsin and Notre Dame played was in 1964, a 31-7 victory by the Irish.
GMR Infrastructure today reported narrowing of its standalone net loss to Rs 819.53 crore for the quarter ended March 2018. The company had posted a net loss of Rs 2,478.78 crore in the corresponding period a year ago.
Total revenue in the quarter under review stood at Rs 321.29 crore as compared to Rs 272.47 crore in the year-ago period, GMR Infrastructure said in a regulatory filing.
During the quarter, the company reported provision for diminution in value of investments and advances in subsidiaries of Rs 662.50 crore as against a provision of Rs 2,357.68 crore made in the last quarter of 2016-17.
GMR Group has interests in airport, energy, transportation and urban infrastructure.
The stock was trading 2.47 percent lower at Rs 17.80 apiece on BSE.
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Matthews scored a first-period goal during Monday's Game 3 win over Washington.
Toronto fans hope this was the first of many postseason tallies for their franchise pivot. While Matthews was a little snakebit through the first two games of the series, he remained dangerous in all situations, and the results showed up in Game 3. With the floodgates open, Matthews has the upside to score in bunches.
Pakistan's military says suicide bombers blew themselves up near a police vehicle and a security checkpoint in separate incidents in the southwestern city of Quetta, killing five police and wounding eight paramilitary troops.
A military statement Tuesday says a suicide bomber targeted a police vehicle on an airport road killing five police and wounding seven others.
Separately, the statement says two suicide bombers walked to the Frontier Corps checkpoint in the Mian Ghundi area and detonated explosive vests minutes apart, when paramilitaries fired on them.
Police officer Mohammad Aslam said eight wounded troops were hospitalized.
No group claimed responsibility but Islamic militants operating in the region have claimed past such attacks. Baluch separatist groups also have engaged in low-level insurgency in Baluchistan, of which Quetta is the capital.
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Influential business leaders in Nicaragua are calling for early elections to resolve a political standoff between President Daniel Ortega's government and protesters demanding his exit from office.
Carlos Pellas Chamorro is the country's most prominent businessman. He said Wednesday that the Ortega government's political model is "worn out" and the solution is moving up the next election, due to take place in 2021.
Conglomerate Grupo Lafise Bancocentro also issued a statement calling for the will of the people to be heard through "the advancement of elections."
Protests that began in April over now-scrapped social security changes have since expanded into a broader movement seeking Ortega's exit.
Human rights observers say more than 80 people have been killed amid a harsh crackdown by government security forces and allied civilian groups.
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Pope Francis arrives in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican for his weekly general audience on March 22. It came from a German cardinal who is one of the most powerful men in the Vatican. And it underlined a growing backlash in the church to some of Francis' more progressive ideas - a backlash led largely by German and American bishops who fear the pope may be overturning centuries of doctrine on divorce, among other matters.
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BALTIMORE (AP) — The Maryland Senate has voted to dedicate $500,000 a year to the operations for a replica version of a 19th century Baltimore clipper that has sailed the world to promote the city.
The Baltimore Sun reports the Senate voted Monday to dedicate the funds for the operations of the Pride of Baltimore II.
The Pride of Baltimore Inc. executive director has said the ship would be unable to sail this year unless it could raise $500,000.
The funds would come from the state’s Transportation Trust Fund instead of the annual operating budget.
The governor has allotted $500,000 out of the fund for the budget year that starts July 1, but there’s currently no provision for funding beyond then.
The ship was launched as a replacement for the Pride of Baltimore, which sank in 1986.
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A man who was out on bond for attempted murder in Charleston County was re-arrested Thursday because drugs were found in the same car where he was a passenger.
Berkeley County deputies say Perry Raekwin Dashawn Jackson tried to run from a traffic stop when he discarded 1.47 pounds of a substance which tested positive for marijuana. More than $5,000 was also found in Jackson's pockets, the Berkeley County Sheriff's Office said.
Jackson's attempted murder charge stemmed from an incident on Sept. 23, 2015 in the county.
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Fire officials: 1 person seriously injured in home explosion
YORK, Pa. (AP) — Authorities are investigating a home explosion in southern Pennsylvania that left one person seriously injured.
Firefighters were called to the scene around 2 p.m. Saturday in Penn Township. Neighbors near the home reported hearing a sound like dynamite going off, and fire officials say one wall collapsed in the explosion.
Two men were inside the home at the time. One had to be airlifted to the hospital with severe burns, and fire officials say the second person escaped with no injuries.
Six people who lived in the building and two others who lived nearby have been displaced. They are currently receiving assistance from the Red Cross.
Hanover Fire Chief Anthony Clousher tells WGAL-TV he plans to have the building razed.
The Twin Falls Animal Shelter is constantly adopting animals out and filling their space with new ones. So far this year they have sent 566 pets to new homes.
They are constantly in need of food for these animals while they wait for their forever homes. They also need toys for the dogs to play with. If you want to help the animals be happy, there are many ways to help including adoption, donating food, toys, money, and blankets.
Khalifa Mohammad Bu Ghanem delivered a speech in which he stressed that the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, (May God Rest His Soul in Peace) will remain in the memory of history alive among us with his deeds and achievements.
Thieves appear to have stocked up on electronics for Christmas.
According to the Collingwood OPP, someone broke into The Source on Balsam Street sometime between Dec. 8 and 9.
Once inside, the culprits took a number of video gaming consoles, tablets, and other electronics.
Police do not have a complete list, or descriptions, or exactly what was taken.
Abbots Langley won by seven wickets away at Northwood on Saturday in Division 2A of the Saracens Herts League.
Abbots’ bowling was tight and Northwood were on 13 when Anish Khiroya took the wicket of Nigel Hussey for 6.
Northwood’s number three was caught for a run-out 19 runs later when Nick Gurney took out his middle stump.
The wickets tumbled with Gurney taking 5-10 as Northwood were all out for 135 after 38 overs.
After tea David Cleary and captain Michael Burgess opened with Burgess becoming the first of two wickets for Ram Nandiraju.
Jack Read didn’t fair much better, bowled by James Lewis for four.
Gurney and Cleary were in good form and put on 49, when Cleary, having hit seven boundaries, was bowled for 40.
That brought Matt Parkins to the crease and he and Gurney (11 boundaries, two sixes) took Abbots over the line to earn another win after finishing on 141-3. The victory sees them in fourth place in the standings.
The TRY Channel is a new YouTube offering from Ireland that (you guessed it) has Irish people try different things from around the world. In one of their latest videos, Irish people give Canadian alcohol a go. They start with a can of Molson Canadian, then progress to Moosehead, a red eye and end with a Caesar.
The moment they realize there is clam juice in Clamato is truly spectacular. Watch the entire segment below:
NAIROBI (Reuters) - Former U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan told political leaders in Kenya on Saturday to be "careful with their rhetoric and actions" and urged opposition leader Raila Odinga to pursue any complaints over the vote in court.
The warning from Annan, who mediated during a post-election crisis a decade ago, came as the death toll from violence since Tuesday's vote rose to at least 24.
Odinga's coalition has rejected the results, claiming massive fraud, and said it will not go to court to challenge them.
PANTHER PORTRAITS: CAB brings The Maine to UNI
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On Thursday, Feb. 9, alternative rock band The Maine headlined a free concert in the Maucker Union Ballroom.
The concert, which was hosted by the Campus Activities Board (CAB), also featured bands 4 Door Theatre and The Hex Girls as opening acts.
Throughout The Maine’s nearly hour-long set, students sang along to the band’s lyrics and danced to their most recognizable songs.
The Maine even brought a student up on stage who looked eerily similar to the band’s guitarist Jared Monaco. Lead singer John O’Callaghan engaged in other forms of audience participation throughout the show.
Heinrich Schiff, who has died aged 65, was an Austrian-born cellist who brought from his instrument a cultured sound and refined tone; he also made a second career as a successful conductor, notably with the Northern Sinfonia in Newcastle whose artistic director he was from 1990 to 1996.
Schiff’s recordings of the Bach cello suites from the early 1980s were among the first to combine “performance-practice” knowledge with modern cello technique. He was equally well known for championing Lutoslawski’s Cello Concerto, with Gramophone magazine describing his 1978 recording of the work as being “an admirably sensitive and, where required, full-blooded account”.
Ordered, segregation-induced superstructures at general grain boundaries
A team of researchers found that randomly selected, high-angle, general grain boundaries in a nickel-bismuth (Ni-Bi) polycrystalline alloy can undergo interfacial reconstruction to form ordered superstructures, a discovery that enriches the theories and fundamental understandings of both grain boundary segregation and liquid metal embrittlement in physical metallurgy.
Ordered, segregation-induced superstructures at general grain boundaries A team of researchers found that randomly selected, high-angle, general grain boundaries in a nickel-bismuth (Ni-Bi) polycrystalline alloy can undergo interfacial reconstruction to form ordered ... 2 hours ago from Phys.org Segregation-induced ordered superstructures at general grain boundaries in a Ni-Bi alloy, 8 hours ago from Newswise
The screams of a dozen Syrian and Palestinian children pierce the air of a community center in Lebanon's Shatila refugee camp. Syrian refugee children queue as they head towards their classroom at a school in Mount Lebanon, October 7, 2016.
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An artist knows they have made it big time when A) you have a drag queen impersonate you B) another really big artist covers your song. Both are the case for #SummerBash artist DUA LIPA!
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I don’t know what it is with these chicks and chopping off all their hair. I guess it’s supposed to make them look edgy or something? But I thought that’s what the tattoos and wearing lingerie in the streets was for. Anyway, Halsey here used to be an up-and-coming pop star hottie, but after this Flaunt Magazine shoot, I’m not so sure anymore. Call me when her hair starts growing back in again.
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Orlando and two other cities were beat out by Atlanta to host the 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for marathon, USA Track & Field announced Monday.Chattanooga, Tennessee, and Austin, Texas, were also cities that bid for the races, though both fell short as well. Orlando, like the other cities, originally bid to host the trials for both men and women. The top three male and female finishers in the trials will be named to the U.S. Olympic Team and compete in the 2020 Olympics.Asked by theabout whether or not Orlando will bid for the next Olympics Trials, CEO of the Central Florida Sports Commission Jason Siegel responded by saying, “Nothing to report right now.”He also noted that the City Beautiful will become a more viable option as a possible trials host in the coming years.Tokyo will host the 2020 Olympics, while Paris will host the games in 2024.
Nollywood actress, Empress Njamah, is seriously paying close attention to her fashion line which has been doing well for sometime now and that is because she is investing much into it.
She has not stopped acting because that has always been her first love but acting alone cannot put food on her table which is why she is putting in more efforts into her business.
The actress has not had cause to weep due to the fact that God has really been blessing her and that is due to the fact that she has been giving back to her community through charity works.
She might still be single but that has not affected her in any way because she has strong believe that the right man will come her way anytime soon but for now, it is about building an empire.
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A major national TV summit will take place in Salthill next week.
The FÍS TV Summit is being hosted by the Galway Film Centre and will bring together producers and content creators from across Ireland.
The main focus of this year’s event will be on the current landscape of TV in an age of video on demand services, tightening budgets and new ways of consumption.
Other aspects to be discussed include programming for young people and how to best reach the next generation of junior viewers.
Highlights include an appearance from Father Ted creator Graham Linehan and a panel discussion with the Director Generals of the main Irish broadcasters.
The FÍS TV Summit will take place at the Galway Bay Hotel in Salthill next Thursday the 12th of October.
Event manager Mary Deely says broadcasters have to adapt to our changing viewing habits.
Department of Energy employees of both Hanford offices have been moved to the Stevens Center complex in Richland, but the offices would not be combined under a U.S. House bill. Courtesy Bechtel National
Local outlet for nasty school charges from throughout the metro . . . "The FBI has set up a hotline for anyone to use if they believe they know a victim or have any information that may help investigators in this case.
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House Speaker Paul Ryan highlighted on Twitter a school secretary benefiting from the Republican tax overhaul, then deleted his tweet after online criticism that he was cheering an increase of $1.50 a week.
The Associated Press reported on Thursday that changes in tax withholding were sparking bigger paychecks, citing as one example Julia Ketchum of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, whose check went up $1.50 a week.
Ryan on Saturday posted a tweet noting the secretary's increase and linking to the AP story. He has posted several other examples of worker pay increases and bonuses since the overhaul, some as much as $1,000.
Ryan's spokeswoman didn't immediately respond to a request for comment.
The exterior of F. Pigalle is shown at 508 Fremont St. in Las Vegas on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016.
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A woman was rushed to hospital with serious injuries following a three-vehicle crash which closed a village road.
Emergency services attended a collision involving two cars and a white transit van on the B2139 Amberley Road, near Amberley, on Monday (July 2).
Police said one of the drivers, a woman in her 20s, suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital.
The crash took place at the junction with Rackham Street at about 4pm.
Officers were forced to close the road for several hours, re-opening it again at 6.45pm.
"The security of online travel booking systems are stuck in the 1990s, according to security researchers," reports Computerworld. An anonymous reader quotes their article, which argues that the ancient systems are also "woefully insecure":
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* Government has continued to sell shares in Lloyds Banking Group, reducing its remaining shareholding to less than 2 percent
* UK Government says has now recovered over 20 billion pounds of the 20.3 billion pounds taxpayers injected into Lloyds during the financial crisis Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting By Rachel Armstrong)
One person is dead after a two-vehicle crash on the M1 through Helensvale, which has closed two northbound lanes and created heavy congestion heading towards Brisbane.
Police believe a motorist was inspecting their vehicle in a northbound emergency lane, when another vehicle rear-ended it. The person in the emergency lane has died.
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The incident happened just before 11.30am, about a kilometre north of the Smith Street on-ramp and two lanes were closed while the Forensic Crash Unit investigated.
About an hour after the crash, six kilometres of northbound delays snaked back from the crash scene, with authorities asking motorists to find an alternative route.
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Unearthing a new Shiraz
Winemakers Mike Brown and Josh Waechter decided to shake things up with their next drop – specifically, ageing their wine in the very earth from which it was sourced. The pair’s single-vineyard McLaren Vale Shiraz was buried in a wax-coated French oak barrel underneath the vines where the grapes were hand-picked. The soil provides a natural temperature-controlled cellar for the wine to mature, said Brown. Source, Broadsheet
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YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources issued 11 new permits for horizontal wells in eastern Ohio’s Utica shale last week, all of them in the southern portion of the oil and gas play.
ODNR reported that Chesapeake Exploration LLC and Hess Ohio Developments LLC each received three permits for wells in Harrison County during the week ended Sept. 30.
Gulfport Energy Corp. received three permits, while Ascent Resources LLC was issued two permits for wells in Belmont County, according to ODNR data.
As of Sept. 30, ODNR has issued 2,633 permits in the Utica, and 2,134 of those wells are drilled. The agency reports that as of that week, 1,693 wells are in production.
The number of rigs operating in the Utica for the week stood at 26.
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Doctors Need To Make Postpartum Maternal Care An Ongoing Process, New Guidelines Recommend
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists have released guidelines in the midst of the country's public health crisis over maternal deaths.
ProPublica: Redesigning Maternal Care: OB-GYNs Are Urged To See New Mothers Sooner and More Often
Doctors would see new mothers sooner and more frequently, and insurers would cover the increased visits, under sweeping new recommendations from the organization that sets standards of care for obstetrician-gynecologists in the U.S. The 11-page “committee opinion” on “Optimizing Postpartum Care,” released today by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, represents a fundamental reimagining of how providers, insurers and patients can work together to improve care for women after giving birth. (Martin, 4/23)
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Daydream VR is easily at the top of the list when it comes to mobile VR, and the content library for Google’s platform continues to expand. Now, Google is offering a Summer Sale which gives a handful of Daydream titles discounts of up to 60% off.
The best gifts for Android users
Apps and games designed for Daydream are notably more expensive compared to standard mobile apps and games, primarily due to the fact that VR titles are difficult to monetize past the point of purchase. That’s why sales like these are always appreciated. In the “Daydream Summer Sale,” Google is offering 9 different highly-rated VR games for several dollars off of their original purchase price.
The games include popular launch titles such as Mekorama and Claro, as well as smaller titles you might have missed. Prices range from $2 to $5 depending on the game you pick up, and the full list is below. Prices are only valid through this Thursday, August 17th.
The La Verne Community Services Department will be accepting paver orders to add to its Veterans Memorial until April 12.
The pavers will be installed by Memorial Day. The new pavers will be displayed at the city’s Memorial Day Ceremony, at 11 a.m. May 28, Veterans Hall, 1550 Bonita Ave.
The cost to purchase pavers:
$150 for a 4 x 12
$300 for an 8 x 12
$400 for a 12 x 12
For questions or further information regarding paver purchases, contact the La Verne Community Services Department at 909-596-8700.
The colourful specks swirled one way and then another, mystifying weather forecasters as they pored over radar images trying to decode the patterns.
But, after some detective work, they finally figured out that pictures showed not a weather front moving through the Denver area but a 70-mile cloud of butterflies.
Paul Schlatter, of the National Weather Service, said he first thought it might be migrating birds.
But the wave was moving north-west with the wind at a time when birds are heading south for the winter.
He appealed to social media users for help in identifying the phenomenon.
Homicide detectives are investigating after a man's body was found at the scene of a suspicious fire northeast of downtown Edmonton on Wednesday.
A statement said Edmonton police officers were driving by an apartment building in the area of 117 Avenue and 80 Street around 3:30 p.m. when they noticed smoke coming from the building.
Firefighters were called and the body was found in one of the building's units a short time later.
The cause of the fire is unknown but the police department's arson unit, working alongside Edmonton Fire Rescue, has deemed it suspicious.
Anyone with information is asked to call police.
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He helped lead New York through 9/11. Now former FDNY head Thomas Van Essen will help Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands through its recovery after Hurricane Maria as the new head of FEMA.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Swedish Match:
* NEW CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AT SWEDISH MATCH
* SAYS ‍MARLENE FORSELL HAS DECIDED TO RESIGN AS CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER FOR FAMILY REASONS​
* SAYS ‍SHE WILL BE REPLACED BY TOM HAYES WHO IS CURRENTLY VICE PRESIDENT BUSINESS CONTROL AND CFO IN SWEDISH MATCH‘S US DIVISION​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting by Stockholm Newsroom)
NEW YORK (AP) — Several people who hung a banner calling for abolishing Immigration and Customs Enforcement from the Statue of Liberty’s pedestal on the Fourth of July have been arrested, and authorities say a person is scaling the statue’s base.
National Park Service spokesman Jerry Willis says the climber was at the base beneath the statue’s foot Wednesday afternoon. Willis says police are atop the base, advising the climber to go down.
It’s unclear whether the climb is related to the earlier banner demonstration.
Willis says at least six people were taken into custody then. He says federal regulations prohibit hanging banners from the monument.
The banner said “Abolish I.C.E.,” referring to part of the Department of Homeland Security. ICE officers arrest and deport immigrants who are in the United States illegally, among other duties.
(Copyright (c) 2018 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.)
A counter-terrorism drill will take place on Wednesday at the marina of Limassol, police said in a statement.
The drill, named Tritonas 2018, will take place from 8.30am to 12.00pm.
Taking part in the exercise – which will involve the firing of blanks – will be police, marina personnel, ambulances and the fire department.
The drill is being coordinated by the police’s Emergency Response Unit (Mmad).
Police advised members of the public who may be in the area at the time not to be alarmed and to cooperate with instructions.
Last November, an unannounced counter-terror drill in Limassol caused panic among bystanders.
The Japanese government plans to continue prohibiting people under 20 from participating in publicly run gambling events after the adult age in the country is lowered from the current 20 to 18, sources said Monday.
The move is designed to protect young people against gambling addiction, the sources said.
The government is slated to submit a bill to revise the Civil Code to introduce the new adult age during an extraordinary parliamentary session later this year.
Along with the adult age bill, the government plans to propose replacing the current gambling ban for “people under the adult age” with one for “people under 20” in laws for gambling on horse, bicycle, boat and motorcycle racing.
Despite the lower adult age, the government also plans to maintain the existing alcohol and smoking bans for people under 20.
4 Ideas For How The PTAB Could Provide More Guidance
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 8:05 PM EST) -- Attorneys practicing at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board often lament that the board has created limited binding precedent about key issues. Here, attorneys offer ways the PTAB could improve its guidance, from streamlining the process for making decisions precedential to having top board officials review important cases.
The PTAB has received around 8,000 petitions for America Invents Act reviews and issued thousands of decisions instituting reviews, determining patentability and ruling on other issues. However, it has only designated 11 decisions in AIA proceedings precedential, making...
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OWASA took the steps necessary to keep customers safe and stop rapidly falling water levels during a recent emergency, executive director Ed Kerwin told the Town Council in a report Monday. "As has been said, we had excellent support from the community, community partners, customers, so many volunteers, and without that assistance, I'm sure the event would have lasted longer than it did," Kerwin said.
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The man convicted of killing a popular Park City bartender after an altercation in 2016 was sentenced Monday in 3rd District Court to 16 years to life in prison for murder.
James Henfling, 29, was also ordered to serve five years to life for felony discharge of a firearm, as well as pay $50,000 in restitution. The sentences will run concurrently.
Henfling was convicted in October in the 2016 shooting death of Jose Fernandez. He shot Fernandez in an Empire Avenue condominium after a fistfight. His attorneys unsuccessfully argued in court that the shooting was an act of self-defense.
The Park Record will update this story.
Maharashtra Agriculture Minister Pandurang Pundalik Fundkar died on Thursday following a cardiac arrest at Mumbai’s Somaiya Hospital, PTI reported. He was 67.
Fundkar was the president of Bharatiya Janata Party’s Maharashtra unit between 1991 and 1996. He represented Akola parliamentary constituency three times. He was elected as member of Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha from Khamgaon in 1978 and 1980. He was also the the leader of Opposition in the legislative council.
Fundkar, a legislator from Buldhana, was sworn in as cabinet minister on July 8, 2016.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences on the Maharashtra minister’s death. “He made an invaluable contribution towards building the BJP in Maharashtra,” Modi said on Twitter. “He was also at the forefront of serving the farmers of the state. My thought are with his family and supporters.”
Maharashtra Agriculture Minister Pandurang Pundalik Fundkar passed away last night after suffering a cardiac arrest. — ANI (@ANI) May 31, 2018
Symptoms lasting at least one week (or less if person is hospitalized for symptoms)
Correct! Wrong! A sudden change in appetite, with weight gain or loss is not characteristic of a manic episode.
A manic episode is a distinct period lasting at least a week (or less if the person is hospitalized for the symptoms) in which a person is very happy and in high spirits, or irritable in an extreme way, nearly every day for most of the day. This can involve inflated self-esteem or grandiosity (believing they're better than others), needing less sleep, talking more than usual, and increased risky behavior (reckless driving, careless sex, spending sprees, etc.)
In honor of The First Purge being released today, Screen Junkies has created an Honest Trailer for the first three films of The Purge Franchise. Blessed be our New Founding Fathers and America, a nation reborn.
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Baby, it's cold outside. Not only in the real world, but also in the world of "Sex with Strangers" at Burien Actor's Theatre, which opens on February 10 and runs for four weekends until March 5. The opening scene of "Sex with Strangers" is reminiscent of a typical dime store romance novel: A down-on-her-luck novelist is curled up inside a rural Michigan bed-and-breakfast reading the manuscript to her latest novel which may or may never be published.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Red Planet Japan Inc
* Says unit FORTUNE ONE took out a loan of 1.5 billion yen from The Tokyo Star Bank, Limited on April 28, with a term of 5 years
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BRENTWOOD, Mo. — Around 400 students at a suburban St. Louis school got part of the day off Friday after a 9-foot-long boa constrictor wriggled out of her aquarium, setting off a frantic search.
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that a teacher alerted officials at Brentwood high and middle schools of the escape around 10 a.m. The 70-pound snake went missing from an enclosure in a biology class. Students were sent home a short time later.
A broken hinge on the enclosure was blamed on the escape. The snake was found beneath the floor, wrapped around pipes. The ceramic floor was ripped up to retrieve her.
A biology teacher adopted the snake years ago and kept her at school. When she retired she left the snake for the school to keep.
The days are numbered for federal net neutrality regulations. In response, some states are working on their own versions to prevent internet service providers (ISP) from blocking, slowing or charging more for some web traffic. Oregon, Washington and several other states have made new rules, but a bill working its way through the California legislature would go the furthest. Marketplace Tech host Molly Wood spoke with Ryan Singel, a media and strategy fellow at Stanford Law School, about how a state can regulate a business that crosses state lines.
Tune in to the Record Shelf , Sunday at 10pm, for a conversation with the Danish conductor Thomas Dausgaard.
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A dream is a soft place to land for Sara Bareilles! The six-time Grammy nominee and Waitress composer is playing the role of Jenna in her own musical through June 11. Making her Broadway debut was a longtime dream for theater enthusiast Bareilles. Take a look at her in action with these production shots, and be sure to catch her at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre!
Bogaerts is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Nationals.
Bogaerts moves to the bench following a stretch of nine straight starts that concluded Tuesday, when he went 2-for-3 with a home run, two walks and three RBI. Brock Holt receives the starting nod at shortstop in the series finale and will bat second.
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Robert J. Crawford Jr., staff secretary for the commander, Marine Corps Installations Capitol Region, stands with his wife during his retirement ceremony at The Clubs at Quantico on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Jan. 31, 2017. Crawford retired after 23 years of honorable military service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brian Domzalski)
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The last day to register to vote or file a change of address for the upcoming city elections is Tuesday, Oct. 10. Early voting for city elections in Claxton and Hagan opens Monday, Oct. 16, at the respective city halls during regular business hours.
Polls on Election Day, November 7, will open from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. Claxton voters will cast ballots at the Veterans Community Center on Election Day. Hagan votes will be cast at Hagan City Hall.
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ST. CLOUD, Minn. — St. Cloud police say a 4-year-old girl suffered injuries when she was dropped by a relative from a third-story balcony.
WJON Radio reported that Assistant Police Chief Jeff Oxton said a witness told officers the man was holding the child by her wrists while standing on the balcony before dropping her about 5 p.m. Sunday. The girl was taken to St. Cloud Hospital.
Police later identified the man as the girl’s uncle. He was arrested and taken to the Stearns County Jail.
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Join the Mercer County Conservation District in cooperation with Penn State Extension, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and PA No-Till Alliance for a workshop that showcases an introduction to cover crops and their benefits.
The event also will feature a farmers’ panel and local vendors. Certified Crop Adviser CEUs are available through attending this event. The workshop will take place at Pilgram Farms, 190 Eich Road, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 11.
Registration fee is $10. Lunch is included. Registration deadline is April 4. To register or for questions about this program, call 724-662-2242 or email at jrichael@mcc.co.mercer.pa.us.
CAN OR NO CAN?! is the Living808 game show that pairs off two viewers in a competition for fun prizes. Winners have chance to win our grand prize, a trip for two to Las Vegas. In today’s competition, contestants Noe and Yeritza compete to see who has the best riding skill in our Rocking Horse Racer challenge.
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FILE - In this June 9, 2017, file photo, a vehicle drives into the Otay Mesa detention center in San Diego, Calif. California is poised to deal a strong blow to immigration detention in the state as lawmakers seek new ways to push back against the Trump administration's plans to deport more people. The state's $125 billion budget set to be approved on Thursday, June 15, 2017 would prevent local governments from signing contracts with federal immigration authorities for detention facilities or expanding existing contracts like one underway in Orange County. It is the latest in a series of moves by California lawmakers aimed at protecting immigrants from Trump's plans to step up deportations. Elliot Spagat, File AP Photo
ST. MARYS, Ga. (WCTV) – The federal government plans to pay tribute to Georgia’s largest barrier island by issuing a special coin.
The National Park Service says 25-cent coins with a design recognizing Cumberland Island will be produced by the U.S. Mint next year.
Located offshore near the Georgia-Florida state line, Cumberland Island has 36,000 acres of largely unspoiled maritime forests, beaches and marsh.
The Park Service manages much of the island as a federally protected wilderness.
The Cumberland Island coin’s design features a snowy egret perched on a branch with a salt marsh in the background. It’s scheduled to be released in August 2018.
The special quarter will be the 44th coin produced in honor of individual national parks in the U.S.
CLEVELAND (AP) - A judge has ordered an Ohio fertility clinic that experienced an equipment failure that may have damaged thousands of frozen eggs and embryos to stop reaching out to patients.
The Plain Dealer reports University Hospitals cannot contact patients who were affected by the March 4 failure at a clinic in suburban Cleveland. UH was offering patients free in vitro fertilization treatments in exchange for an out-of-court settlement.
Lawyers for a couple who filed a lawsuit against University Hospitals argue the out-of-court settlement could hurt their chance to participate in a class action case and receive damages for their loss.
A spokeswoman for the hospital says it is policy not to comment on pending litigation.
Information from: The Plain Dealer, http://www.cleveland.com
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LARAMIE, Wyo. (AP) — The University of Wyoming has applied for a competitive grant that would place one of the world’s largest supercomputers on campus.
The Laramie Boomerang reports that university officials told lawmakers about the possibility during the State Legislature’s Joint Appropriations Committee meeting Thursday.
University President Laurie Nichols says the university has partnered with the University of California-San Diego and the National Center for Atmospheric Research for the application.
The National Science Foundation grant is worth $60 million and aims to provide a “forward-looking” asset capable of handling the “most extreme computational and data analysis capabilities.”
Nichols said semi-finalists would be announced around March, following site visits, and that the grant-winner would likely not be announced until June.
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Maybe you want to wait awhile before introducing your toddler to a touchsreen. Researchers at Birbeck University of London have found those between 6 and 11 months of age, who play with smartphones or tablets, get less sleep than others their age. Not a lot less, but study authors say every minute matters when it comes to the benefits of sleep and young development. Click here for more on this story.
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20:42 Reported News Briefs Kislev 23, 5778 , 11/12/17 Kislev 23, 5778 , 11/12/17 Sweden probes arson try against Jewish cemetery chapel (AFP) - Swedish police said on Monday that they are investigating an attempted arson against a Jewish chapel after a similar attack against a synagogue, which came in the wake of United States recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital. Read more ► ◄ Last Briefs
About Dementia Day Service - The Stables
This day service is run by trained staff and volunteers with specialist knowledge of caring for people with the many forms of dementia. The centre provides a welcoming and safe environment with a range of appropriate activities to relax or stimulate, encourage and develop self-confidence and set goals that staff and clients can work towards together. The centre's respectful and person-centred support acknowledges the wishes and individuality of the attendees and gives carers a break, enabling people with dementia to remain in their own homes for as long as possible.
Palka started in left field and went 2-for-6 with a walk, two home runs and three RBI in Tuesday's 12-8 win over the Reds.
Palka's role has been reduced since Avisail Garcia and Leury Garcia returned from injury, but manager Rick Renteria wanted to get Palka's power bat in the lineup on a day the White Sox were without Jose Abreu (ankle). The 26-year-old Palka is an adventure in the field, but there's pop in his bat -- nine homers in 183 at-bats -- making him a better fit to replace Abreu's bat than either Charlie Tilson or Leury Garcia.
I'm not gonna lie- I had complex feelings about spending the weekend dancing whilst watching tensions w North Korea mount. I find It's a tightrope between being vigilantly observant of everything going on in the world and also having enough space and time to appreciate God's good earth the way it was intended to be appreciated. On my way home I found myself compelled to visit an old favorite place of mine at the rim of the world highway where I took a moment to sit down by the sequoia grove and write a little song. I just wanted to share this in hopes that one individual's hope and prayer for peace might contribute to the possibility of it in the long run. Hope everyone has a nice day, with love from California
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About Carers Support and Information - Ripon
Carers' Resource provides support for carers, no matter what their age, race, religion or needs. Amongst the different services they provide are: help applying for some benefits; support planning; guidance through the health and social care systems; a comprehensive information pack; tailored information on any caring or carer related subject; advice on how to apply for a carers assessment; information about planning for emergencies; opportunities to access support groups, coffee mornings, lunch clubs and supper groups and help with employment issues for carers.
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© REUTERS/ Carlo Allegri/File Photo Trump Lashes Out at Chicago Authorities Over City’s Growing Homicide Rate
MOSCOW (Sputnik) — At the same time, according to the poll, 73 percent of respondents expressed confidence in outgoing President Barack Obama being able to handle an international crisis.
Also according to the survey, 59 percent believe that Trump could handle the country’s economy effectively and 60 percent said he could work effectively with the Congress.
Trump will be inaugurated on January 20.
Oracle (NYSE:ORCL) shares drop 2.6% aftermarket following a Q3 report that bet on EPS but met on revenue with a 5.5% Y/Y growth.
Revenue breakdown: Cloud and On-Premise Software, $8B (+8% Y/Y); Cloud Software as a Service, $1.2B (+33%); Cloud Platform as a Service plus Infrastructure as a Service, $415M (+28%); Total Cloud Revenues, $1.6B (+32%).
Key metrics: Total operating expenses, $6.4B (-1%); cash and equivalents, $19.5B; total liabilities (current and non-current), $89.9B.
Earnings call is scheduled for 5 PM ET with webcast available here.
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Previously: Oracle beats by $0.11, revenue in-line (March 19)
As the Town of New Canaan’s annual Family Fourth celebration in Waveny Park arrives, so too does the foot traffic that marks the event each year. Families and individuals traveling on foot to the fireworks are reminded to keep in mind Connecticut’s laws regarding pedestrian traffic while on the roads. These rules apply every day.
Sidewalks
Connecticut state law requires pedestrians are to remain on the sidewalk if it is usable.
If there is no usable sidewalk, pedestrians must walk on the left side of the road — against traffic — and they may not walk or run into the path of oncoming vehicles.
Pedestrians crossing any road where there is no designated crosswalk must yield the right of way to vehicles, and must yield right of way to emergency vehicles at all times.
For more information on pedestrian safety, New Canaan Police Chief Leon Krolikowski refers readers to WatchForMeCT.org.
[LINK TO ARTICLE ABOUT NEW CANAAN’S FAMILY FOURTH ON WEDNESDAY JULY 4.]
FRANKLIN, Tenn. (WKRN) – Scattered storms moved through Middle Tennessee on Monday and caused flash flooding in Franklin.
Reports of the flooding started rolling in after 5:30 p.m. at the Factory at Franklin, where one woman captured a photo of a police officer helping a woman after her car became stuck in thigh-high water.
A woman’s home on Hillsboro Road near Franklin High School was also surrounded by water after the heavy rain.
A Flash Flood Warning remains in effect for the area until at least 7:30 p.m. Click here to see the latest weather alerts.
At this time, there are no reports of any injuries or serious problems caused by the flooding.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Vestas Wind Systems A/S:
* VESTAS TO ACQUIRE UTOPUS INSIGHTS, A LEADING ENERGY ANALYTICS AND DIGITAL SOLUTIONS COMPANY
* VESTAS SAYS ACQUISITION PRICE FOR UTOPUS INSIGHTS IS APPROX. USD 100M
* VESTAS SAYS CONSIDERATION WILL BE PAID IN CASH FROM READILY AVAILABLE SOURCES
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As the first full working day of the year, Tuesday could come as a shock to the system for many returning to the office after the Christmas break.
But one type of business is gearing up for what is likely to be one of its busiest days of the year: Post Offices. Royal Mail has disclosed that staff in its 11,500 Post Office branches are being told to expect a 50 per cent jump in the volume of parcels being returned tomorrow on what is being nicknamed “take back Tuesday”.
The prediction is based on the number of parcels already logged with Royal Mail through its Tracked Returns service, which is used by more than 1,000 online retailers to enable customers to send back unwanted purchases.
The rise of internet shopping has transformed not only the way people buy their Christmas presents but how they dispose of or exchange any unwanted gifts afterwards.
Former AFL chief executive Andrew Demetriou will join forces with Larry Kestelman to help push the NBL into the upper echelon of Australian sport.
Demetriou has remained out of sport since leaving the AFL in 2014 focusing on his director roles with a number of companies including Bastion Group and Crown Resorts while he is also the chairman of Capitol Health.
The former AFL boss (center) will advise the NBL. Photo: Ken Irwin
He told the Australian Financial Review in June last year he wanted to focus on his corporate work and didn't want to return to sport, as Capitol was hit by government cuts to radiology bulk billing.
But NBL boss Larry Kestelman has recruited Demetriou to be co-chairman with him on the NBL’s new advisory board.
Demetriou will help lead the NBL as it works on its next broadcast agreement and to add greater commercial agreements.
L-R: Barron Trump, First Lady Melania Trump and President Donald Trump listen to the national anthem during the Easter Egg Roll
Social media were buzzing Monday with the lighter side of President Donald Trump's first Easter egg roll, where First Lady Melania Trump nudged him to national anthem form.
Trump, the first lady and son Barron appeared to welcome guests at the traditional holiday event.
As the national anthem began, the Slovenian-born first lady touched him out of sight apparently to remind him to put his hand over his heart, which she did first.
She and Barron quickly put hands on heart. The president was the last to adopt the patriotic posture.
The "Star Spangled Banner," written as a poem by Francis Scott Key and set to a British song by John Stafford Smith, celebrates America's defeat of British ships in Baltimore harbor in the War of 1812.
Communities in Kerry are being urged to take part in the upcoming Street Feast 2018.
It’s a national day of street parties and community celebrations, with the aim is of strengthening communities.
Over a thousand Street Feasts are so far registered to take place on the 10th of June, including 17 in Kerry in Tralee, Killarney, Milltown, and Kenmare.
Those wanting to take part should register at www.streetfeast.
Royal families are all about tradition, which largely affects how they interact with the public. Not only do they have their own rules to follow, but commoners also have to be very mindful of their interactions. Even though royal etiquette and protocol has become much more relaxed over the years, it is something many people still uphold to show respect. While there are certainly various forms of etiquette in each country, general royal rules are very similar to the traditions you would follow if you met the Queen of England (hint: you don't have to bow or curtsy).
In promotion for the biographical drama Victoria and Abdul, which tells the groundbreaking real-life story of Queen Victoria and her Indian servant, POPSUGAR had the chance to talk with Beaumont Etiquette founder and director Myka Meier about everything from how to greet a royal to whether or not it's appropriate to ask for a selfie.
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ASHLAND, Ohio (AP) - An Ohio woman who went back to work and delayed care after her 8-year-old son shot his 4-year-old sister daughter multiple times with a rifle has pleaded guilty to child endangerment.
The Ashland Times-Gazette reports 28-year-old Alyssa Edwards' plea Monday in Ashland County comes a week before her trial.
Edwards came home after learning of the shooting March 3, bandaged the girl and returned to work. Prosecutors say she decided to take her to the hospital later that day when she noticed urine trickling from a stomach wound.
The children were alone when the shooting occurred. The girl has since recovered.
A judge vacated a no-contact order Monday to allow Edwards to visit her children, who are in county custody.
Edwards' attorney wasn't immediately available for comment Tuesday.
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April 18 (Reuters) - Johnson & Johnson, which is in the process of completing its $30 billion acquisition of Swiss biotech Actelion, reported on Tuesday a 1.6 percent rise in first-quarter sales.
The diversified healthcare company's sales rose to $17.77 billion in the first quarter from $17.48 billion a year earlier.
J&J's net earnings in the quarter were $4.42 billion, or $1.61 per share. The company reported net earnings of $4.46 billion, or $1.59 per share, a year ago. (Reporting by Natalie Grover in Bengaluru; Editing by Martina D'Couto)
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HARTFORD — Three high school football championships will be decided Monday.
Games were delay because of the weekend snow.
• Daniel Hand vs. Masuk (Class L) has been rescheduled for 6:30 p.m. Monday, December 11 at Trumbull High School.
•Killingly vs. Joel Barlow (Class M) has been rescheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Monday, December 11 at Veterans Stadium in New Britain.
• Ansonia vs. St. Joseph (Class S) has been rescheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Monday, December 11 at Cheshire High School.
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Today, on the commemoration day for the victims of the Armenian Genocide, President Armen Sarkissian visited the Tsitsernakaberd Memorial and paid tribute to the victims of the Armenian Genocide. The President laid a wreath at the Memorial and placed flowers at the eternal fire which immortalizes the memory of the innocent victims of the Great Eghern.
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Vermont 4-H Club teen members performed well at the Big E last week. In the fitting and showmanship contest, held at the 4-H Dairy Show at Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield, Mass., Adele Biasini (left), was named Senior Reserve Champion. Isabel Hall was the Senior Grand Champion. Holding Isabel’s trophy is Callum McKinven, one of the judges.
A men’s support group is setting up strategies to combat depression and suicide in Oamaru.
Oamaru Wolfpack chairman Sean McGeown said this year his group would like to start tackling issues affecting the mental health of men in the area and, in turn, those who loved them.
The areas of focus include societal pressures and distorted masculinity.
Mr McGeown said it was far too early for his group to tackle issues around funding for suicide prevention measures, but he highlighted what he perceived to be a disproportionate Government funding focus.
He said more money went to road safety and homicide than suicide prevention, even though more people died via suicide nationally than through either murder or road crashes.
Wolfpack trustee Kyle Beck said the group would also tackle negative language that was designed to be derogatory to men and women.
There was no need to tell a man to man up, he said, or tell another he threw like a girl.
Rachel Maddow reports on cuts the Coast Guard budget called for in Donald Trump's proposed budget, even though the Coast Guard shoulders much of the added burden of guarding Trump's Florida golf resort while he's there.
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HOUSTON — Andre Johnson will sign a one-day contract with Houston on Wednesday so he can retire as a Texan.
Johnson was released in 2014 after spending his first 12 seasons with the Texans. He spent one season with the Colts before retiring last season after spending the first eight games with the Titans.
The third overall pick in the 2003 draft, Johnson left Houston as the franchise's career leader in receptions (1,012), yards receiving (13,597), receiving touchdowns (64) and 100-yard games (51).
Johnson started 169 games for Houston and had seven 1,000-yard receiving seasons, including a career-high and franchise-record 1,598 yards receiving in 2012.
The Texans will honour him with a ceremony on Wednesday to commemorate his retirement.
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WASHINGTON — Now that it’s on the chopping block, Obamacare has never been more popular. And with Republican attempts at a rapid repeal sputtering, Democrats are hoping to exploit a legislative lull. Ahead of a congressional recess next week, Democratic leaders in the House and Senate are asking their members to host rallies, visit hospitals and…
LAHORE, Apr 17 (APP):Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad
Shehbaz Sharif here on Monday congratulated Turkish President and people
of Turkey on splendid success of Recep Tayyip Erdogan in the
referendum.
In a felicitation message to Turkish President, Shehbaz
Sharif said that Turk people by casting vote in favour of
their popular leader had given decision to altruistic service
of Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
He said that this referendum was success of his support and service to
the people of Turkey.
He further said Turkish people had proved thorough the
strength of their vote that hard work, service and honesty
had no substitution in politics.
The Chief Minister congratulated President and people of
Turkey on behalf of people of Punjab and Pakistan.
Whether it’s divorce or distance keeping you apart, this new show wants to help you unearth those family secrets and reconnect long, lost families.
Boundless, the award-winning production company behind Grand Design and The Apprentice, are looking for contestants for a new reality TV show which will follow people in their quest to find family members they’ve never met, or been estranged from.
The show is also looking for success stories, so if you’ve already been reunited with a loved one let Boundless know about it.
To find out more information or to apply email mysecretfamily@boundlessproductions.tv or phone 020 7691 5663.
Can’t even think of insulting judiciary, Ahsan tells LHC
LAHORE: Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal on Wednesday told the Lahore High Court (LHC) that he respected the judiciary and could not think of insulting it.
Ahsan made this statement before a three-member bench, headed by Justice Syed Mazahar Ali
Akbar Naqvi, which was hearing a contempt plea filed by Munir Ahmad against him over anti-judiciary remarks.
The bench, referring to Article 68 of the Constitution, questioned the minister when the conduct of a superior court judge could not be discussed even in the Parliament then how did you do it before the public.
To which, the minister said that his statement was a sort of complaint and he did not make any contempt of court.
The bench adjourning further hearing till June 5 and asked for filing
written statement besides ordering screening of contemptuous clip in the
courtroom on the next hearing.
BRISTOL, Conn. (WTNH) — If you are looking for a summer job, Lake Compounce is hiring!
The Bristol amusement park will hold its recruitment day this Saturday.
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The day will give applicants a chance to learn more about the different departments at the park.
Management will also be on hand to answer any questions.
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For more information, you can visit Lake Compounce’s website by clicking here.
VARMLAND, Sweden (KXAN) — No, it’s not a ghost. A video captured a rare white moose in Sweden.
There are only about 100 white moose in the country, according to the BBC. They’re not actually albino — instead, a genetic mutation causes them to grow white fur.
People can tell the difference between an albino moose and a white moose by looking at their eyes — if they have pink or red eyes, they have albinism.
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WYTV) – The Boardman boys went on the road and grabbed their 6th win of the season Saturday night topping Youngstown East 76-56.
Larry Ransom led the way for the Golden Bears with 16 points while Kemon’dre Muhammed had 13 and Timothy Williams added 10.
The win moves Boardman to 6-9 while East falls to 6-10.
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) – U.S. Representative Tom Rice is hosting a series of town hall-style events next week; one of his stops will be right here at WMBF News.
We’re sitting down with the congressman to get your questions answered, and he’ll do it live on the WMBF News Facebook page and on WMBFNews.com.
The Facebook Town Hall will take place on August 22 at noon. Rep. Rice will be live with us for one hour.
You can of course log on to the WMBF News Facebook page to ask your questions live during the event, but we encourage you to get them in ahead of time by emailing townhall@wmbfnews.com
Copyright 2017 WMBF News. All rights reserved.
Mortgage giant Freddie Mac said Thursday that the rate on 30-year fixed-rate loans jumped to an average 4.30 percent from 4.16 percent last week and the highest since April 2014. The average for a 15-year mortgage rose to 3.52 percent from 3.37 percent last week and the highest since January 2014.
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A New Zealand company is increasing its production output to meet growing world-wide demand for a nanofibre strengthening product used in everything from Formula One race cars and fishing rods through to the aerospace industry.
Demand for Revolution Fibres’ Xantu.Layr, a nanofibre composite reinforcement veil, has increased as a result of extensive research and development conducted in 2016 which helped to further validate Xantu.Layr’s performance in composites.
Nanofibre Applications Engineer, Dr. Gareth Beckermann, says significant advancements have been made by using nanofibre interleaving veils to increase the impact strength, delamination resistance and fatigue life of composites.
40 Successful Entrepreneurs Share Their Recharging Secrets
Name: Aaron Hirschhorn
Company: DogVacay
Evening routine: I am cuddling on the couch with my wife watching Game of Thrones, House of Cards, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Daily Show, anything fun. She makes me watch occasional reality T.V. shows, drink a glass of red wine and just try to sink into the coach and get ready to do it again.
I do have my phone, but I try to really connect with her because that's our only time and that also is just critical. You have to recharge with your family. So my kids, my wife at the bookend of the day puts everything into perspective as to what is important and what's not.
Read more about Hirschhorn: This CEO Says the Key to Being a Good Boss Is Getting Out of the Way
The premise and the aim are very simple. Keep track of a pitcher's number of pitches so they don't increase the chance of injuring their arm.
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FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -4A no. 3 Carroll bested 4A no. 4 Northrop 4-2 on Monday night at Charger Field in what was perhaps the best match-up in the state on the prep diamond.
Junior catch Hayden Jones, a Mississippi State recruit, ripped a two-run single in the bottom of the third to give the Chargers a 2-1 lead.
Langston Ginder dropped in a 2-run double in the fourth for Carroll’s other runs.
Ben Yoss tallied two hits and and RBI for the Bruins.
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A cyclist struck by a tractor-trailer in Mississauga early Wednesday morning has been rushed to hospital in critical condition, Peel paramedics confirm.
The collision occurred at around 3:30 a.m. on Dixie Road near Midway Boulevard.
Paramedics transported a male patient to a trauma centre in life-threatening condition.
The age of the victim has not been released.
Police say the tractor-trailer remained at the scene and Peel Regional Police’s major collision bureau is investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision.
The southbound lanes of Dixie Road have been closed from Director Gate to Midway Boulevard and northbound lanes are open.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Millrock Resources Inc:
* MILLROCK RESOURCES INC SAYS WILL VEND ITS TODD CREEK PROJECT TO SOJOURN EXPLORATION INC
* MILLROCK RESOURCES - IF TRANSACTION IS COMPLETED MILLROCK WILL BE 19.9% OWNER OF SOJOURN, AND ROYALTY HOLDER ON PROPERTIES
* MILLROCK RESOURCES INC - CONCURRENTLY WITH CLOSING OF PROPOSED TRANSACTION, SOJOURN‘S BOARD WILL BE RECONSTITUTED TO COMPRISE FIVE DIRECTORS
* MILLROCK RESOURCES - ADDITIONALLY, UNDER PROPOSAL, SOJOURN WILL ISSUE SHARES TO SEVEN DEVILS EXPLORATION LTD FOR FOUR BRITISH COLUMBIA PROJECTS
* MILLROCK RESOURCES-‍ SDE TEAM WILL SERVE AS INCOMING MANAGEMENT FOR SOJOURN Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Several hundred people joined City Officials, State Officials during this year’s Memorial Day Ceremonies held Monday at McCambridge Parks Rose Garden.
Local Scout troops placed Red Roses after every name was called on the monument of the conflict they served in.
Mayor Emily Gabel-Luddy spoke and reminded the guests in attendance that those who served and did not come home will always be remembered here in Burbank. Joining Gabel-Luddy speaking were Congressmen Adam Schiff, California State Senator Anthony Portantino, Assemblymember Laura Friedman.
Here is a photo gallery of the event. Click on any picture to see it larger.
SEOUL, April 15 North Korea displayed its submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBM) for the first time on Saturday ahead of a massive military parade in the capital, Pyongyang.
North Korea warned the United States on Saturday to end its "military hysteria" or face retaliation as a U.S. aircraft carrier group steamed towards the region and the reclusive state marked the 105th birth anniversary of its founding father.
State TV showed images of the Pukkuksong-2 SLBMs on trucks waiting to be paraded in front of leader Kim Jong Un. (Reporting by James Pearson; Editing by Nick Macfie)
Cardi B took home some major awards at the BET Hip Hop Awards!
The 24-year-old rapper hit the red carpet at the annual ceremony on Friday night (October 6) at The Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater in Miami, Fla.
Cardi was joined by her boyfriend Offset from Migos, Blac Chyna, Lil Yachty, DJ Khaled and his longtime love Nicole Tuck and their son Asahd.
During the show, Cardi not only took to the stage for an epic performance but she also took home a ton of awards!
Cardi’s wins included Single Of the Year, Best New Hip Hop Artist and Hustler of the Year!
Congratulations Cardi!
Howard County police released this photo of Shannyn Kayla Blue, 13, who has been missing since she was seen leaving her Columbia home on June 6. Police are asking anyone with information about her whereabouts to call 911. Howard County police released this photo of Shannyn Kayla Blue, 13, who has been missing since she was seen leaving her Columbia home on June 6. Police are asking anyone with information about her whereabouts to call 911.
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Architects Custom Home A RARE FIND IN SILVER CREEK
This is the architect's own personal residence - a 2,600 sq. ft. home situated on 13 acres on the outskirts of Park City that was completed in the fall of 2012. The home takes advantage of the gently sloping site with all of the homes major living spaces orientated to take advantage of the great southern exposure of the lot and the views to the distant mountains. A connecting gallery space runs the length of the home on the north side with full height glass looking out over landscaped gardens adjacent to the entry and auto court. The interior is finished with the finest materials complimenting the thoughtful floorplan.
TULSA, Okla. (AP) - Authorities in Oklahoma have released the names of the three law enforcement officers involved in the fatal shooting of a black man whose family said he was having a mental crisis.
A joint release sent Wednesday says Tulsa County sheriff's deputies William Ramsey and Brandon Walker and Tulsa police officer Donnie Johnson were involved in Friday's shooting of 29-year-old Joshua Barre. Ramsey and Walker are white; Johnson is black.
All three have been on paid administrative leave since the shooting.
Authorities say Barre walked away when two members of the sheriff's mental health unit came to his home to pick him up for an evaluation.
Barre walked about a mile to a convenience store, carrying two butcher knives. The officers fired at him as he tried to enter the business.
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A man arrested in connection with the death of a Google employee near her mother’s Massachusetts home last summer is due in court.
Bellefontaine police chief Brandon Standley told city council in their first meeting in February Tuesday night that he attended a state opiate conference. It was part of the continuing educational process that he and his force are experiencing to combat the city's illegal drug use problem.
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U.S. stocks opened higher on Monday, rising for the first time in four days, helped by gains in technology and financial stocks. However, the gains were kept largely in check by rising geopolitical tensions and weak U.S. retail sales data, which was released on Friday.
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MOSCOW (Sputnik)UK Independence Party (UKIP) leader Paul Nuttall welcomed on Tuesday UK Prime Minister Theresa May calling an early general election, saying the decision was driven by the weakness of the opposition Labour party.
Earlier in the day, May said she and the cabinet agreed that the government should call a general election on June 8.
"We welcome the General Election, but make no mistake — it is driven by Labour's obvious weakness, not the good of the country," Nuttall said on Twitter.
NASHVILLE --- The upcoming segment of Tennessee’s statewide fall Canada goose season will run Oct. 14-31 while the northwest Canada goose zone dates are Oct. 14-18.
The northwest Canada zone includes Lake, Obion, and Weakley counties, and portions of Dyer County and Gibson County. The statewide zone is all counties and portions of Dyer and Gibson counties not included in the northwest zone. The daily bag limit is three. (More information can be found on the Canada goose seasons in the 2017-18 Tennessee Waterfowl Hunting Guide on page 11.)
Following the opening segment, other statewide Canada goose zone dates are Nov. 25-26 and Dec. 2-Jan. 28, 2018. The northwest zone dates are Nov. 11-12 and Dec. 2-Feb. 10, 2018.
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The Anniston Star is reporting Jeremiah Groshong was arrested after the chase ended at exit 156 on Interstate 20 near Pell City. Police said they arrested Groshong in the 3000 block of Eulaton Road in connection with a domestic violence call.
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Oilfield services company Hunting Plc (HTG.L) said on Wednesday its revenue for the first quarter had been ahead of management's expectations due continued higher activity levels in US shale sector.
The company reported a positive EBITDA of $5.5 million (£4.40 million) for the first quarter ended March 31.
U.S. drillers added oil rigs for a 12th week in a row, extending the recovery into an 11th month as energy companies boost spending on new production to take advantage of a recovery in crude prices, energy services firm Baker Hughes Inc (BHI.N) said April 7.
More than half of the rigs added since the recovery started in June after crude prices first topped $50 a barrel were in the Permian basin, the nation's biggest shale oil formation located in west Texas and eastern New Mexico.
Drillers last week added 12 rigs there, bringing the total up to 331, the highest since February 2015.
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There will be a benefit concert for the Norfolk college student, whose body was found in North Carolina over the weekend.
Friends say the money raised will pay for buses to take friends and family to Ashanti Billie's funeral in Maryland.
The concert will be held at Origami Venue, located at 5957 East Virginia Beach Boulevard, in Norfolk on Saturday from 4 to 8 p.m.
Organizers are asking for $10 donations if possible. Some of those proceeds will also go to a scholarship foundation under Billie's name.
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Danica Patrick says she "had a moment" when she lost her temper at a booing fan after qualifying for last week's NASCAR race.
She says she knows the smarter thing to do would have been to "just keep walking."
"But every now and again they just catch you in a moment, and I had a moment," Patrick says.
In a video that went viral, Patrick stormed over to the fan and said: "I'm a person, too. I have feelings. When you boo me, it hurts my feelings."
The 35-year-old driver said during a promotional tour of Boston on Wednesday that she decided not to sign autographs for a fan at the Poconos track who had gone through a security cordon.
She says she "didn't feel it was right to honor that person for disrespecting the security guard."
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DETROIT - Detroit police are searching for a 69-year-old woman who went missing Tuesday on the city's west side.
Annette Evans was last seen around 5 p.m. Tuesday at her apartment in the 17000 block of the Southfield Freeway service drive, Detroit police said.
Evans is 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighs 145 pounds. She was last seen wearing a blonde and brown wig, a blue jacket, blue jeans and gray shoes.
Evans is in good physical condition, but her family believes she is showing signs of Alzheimer's, police said. She has been known to wander away from home, according to officials.
Evans does not own a vehicle.
Anyone who has information about Evans' whereabouts is asked to call the Detroit Police Department at 313-596-5800 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP.
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Man Who Helped Rescue Alexandria Teen from Kidnappers Gives Back to the Family
In what police call an incredible example of kindness, Melchert gave the $7,000 reward back to Block
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ALEXANDRIA, Minn. — Police in Alexandria say the man rewarded for a kidnapped girl’s safe return gave the money back to the victim’s family.
Chief Rick Wyffels says Earl Melchert was the man who called 911 after Jasmine Block escaped on September 5th.
In what police call an incredible example of kindness, Melchert gave the $7,000 reward back to Block.
He called Jasmine Block the “real hero,” and apparently handed the reward over without hesitation.
This award was funded by the Block family and an anonymous donor.
Gokhan Donald Ilhan Oztas suddenly passed on March 30, 2018. Beloved son of Donna Roche and Hasan (Sonny) Oztas. Born and raised in St. Mary’s County, he relocated to Baltimore in 2016.
His love of life was soccer and was extremely talented at it.
He is survived by grandparents: Donald and Joanne Brewster, of West Virginia; sisters: Crystal White and Brandi Cruz, of St. Mary’s County, MD; Zehra Oztas; Ayse Oztas and Mady Oztas, of Illinois; and an abundance of nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.
A Life Remembrance Celebration will be announced at a later date.
IHOP is facing controversy after a server allegedly asked black teenagers to pay before eating.The incident happened at an IHOP restaurant in Maine on Sunday, March 11.The restaurant manager says it wasn't racially motivated, but the staff had issues with teenagers walking out on their bills in the past.After receiving backlash from angry customers, the manager released the following statement:"This is the first time it happened, and that will be the last time."IHOP representatives are now trying to reach out to the teens so they can apologize directly to them.
Indianapolis' new Roman Catholic archbishop felt the call to the priesthood during racial strife in high school. Wochit
Marcus Morris connected on four of his eight three point attempts on his way to a game high 26 points but his drives stood out: Mook can get a shot off any time he wants but the drives and penetration will not only help him score but his teammates too: Offensively, Jon Leuer played his part netting 15 points on 6 of 9 shooting. Leuer also chipped in with 11 rebounds: Greg Monroe finished with 25 points on 12-15 shooting and 13 rebounds.
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Hi guys,
I'd like to ask for your opinion as I'm trying to streamline our design workflow.
Currently, we're doing:
Sketch (design) Invision Freehand (flows) Invision Projects (prototype, hand-off)
While this gets the job done, I feel that we can trim these steps which would help speed up our process.
After a few days, this is what we got so far:
Sketch + Flowkit Plugin (design, prototype, flows) Zeplin (hand-off)
On our side, this would mean that we'll do the heavy lifting without leaving Sketch, upload it to Sketch Cloud and just share the public link to the PMs and stakeholders while our lovely devs are in Zeplin, doing what devs do.
On the operations side, this would mean one less service to subscribe to.
One thing, though, we haven't tried the Flowkit plugin. Anyone here using it? How is it? Is it better compared to doing them flows in Freehand?
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Janie Pearl Brady passed away on October 2, 2017 at the age of 84. She was surrounded by loved ones.
She was born October 27, 1932 in Howard County, Texas.
She loved her family and had a strong testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Funeral services will be 10:00am Saturday, October 7, 2017 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 360 S. 5th Street, Camp Verde, Arizona.
There will be no visitation. Graveside services will be at Citizens Cemetery in Flagstaff, Arizona at 1 pm on October 7, 2017. An online guestbook is available at www.BuelerFuneralHome.com.
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It wasn't at all the repeat performance the Robins had hoped for. Taking on league-leader Lakeland for a second time in four days, the Antigo High School girls basketball team lost its second straight, 53-28.
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The first team of police to respond to reports of an armed man in Mackay's CBD on Wednesday night, all junior officers, have been commended for their actions.
Detective Inspector Brendan Smith said police believed the 29-year-old Sarina man had no intention of harming any person, but was acting erratically due to mental health issues.
Police at Mackay CBD on May 31, following a man with two rifles reported walking through the city. Photo: Queensland Police Service
"At this point it appears it was a motivation around mental health issues," Inspector Smith said.
"We're happy that other than ... the rashness of his behaviour there was certainly no intention to harm any person."
Inspector Smith said the police response had been helped by the community's swift cooperation during the lockdown, which was declared just after 5.30pm, about 15 minutes after police arrived at the scene.
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Crystal Palace are confident of agreeing a deal to sign Espanyol keeper Diego Lopez.
Roy Hodgson has moved for the 36-year-old after identifying his last line of defence as a problem position.
Since taking over from the sacked Frank de Boer in September, the former England manager has been opting for either Julian Speroni and Wayne Hennessey in goal.
With neither man impressing on a consistent enough basis, however, Hodgson has decided to look elsewhere.
Lopez has had two spells at Real Madrid, winning the title with them in 2007 and the Champions League three years ago.
He has also played for Villarreal, Sevilla and AC Milan, who sent him to Barcelona-based Espanyol in August on a season-long loan.
A newly formed Shreveport environmental activist group is making plans to travel to Baton Rouge to protest an incoming pipeline that many worry would hurt the environment. North Louisiana for Climate Justice was created on Friday at a Whole Foods market in Shreveport.
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NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – The Newport News Fire Department responded to a call for an electrical burning smell inside a house in the 100 block of Turlington Road.
Dispatch received the call at 10:48 a.m. and crews arrived on scene several minutes later, according to officials.
Firefighters found a small fire inside the electrical box and it was under control within 10 minutes.
Power was shut off to the house. There were no reported injuries and the family is displaced currently.
The Renault-Nissan alliance has announced plans to build electric cars in China in a new venture with Dongfeng Motor , joining the scramble by global automakers to meet Beijing's stringent quotas for zero-emission vehicles.Kate King reports.
Asia equities step forward as global markets recover from Italian political concerns. Indexes are up for the day with Japan’s Nikkei lifting from the 22,000.00 region. Asia indexes are on the mend today after falling in Wednesday’s risk-off moves, with …
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BOSTON (AP) -- The host of one of NPR's most successful programs has been suspended while the network investigates sexual misconduct allegations.
The allegations against "On Point" host Tom Ashbrook include that he engaged in "creepy" sex talks and gave unwanted hugs, neck and back rubs to 11 mostly young women and men who worked on the show. They were contained in a document and confirmed in multiple interviews by WBUR-FM, the Boston station that produces the show.
Ashbrook was put on leave last week.
In a text to the station, Ashbrook said: "I am sure that once the facts come out that people will see me for who I am -- flawed but caring and decent in all my dealings with others."
"On Point" is carried by more than 290 NPR stations. Ashbrook has hosted for 16 years.
Some cities have beautiful names... and some don't. Here's Ranker's list of the most hilariously depressing locations. Tony Spitz has the details Buzz60
Hundreds in NC, SC and GA face deportation after ICE operation
Nearly 200 unlawfully-present foreign nationals were arrested in the states of South Carolina, North Carolina and Georgia last week after a series of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids.
Department of Homeland Security’s Enforcement and Removal Office says the operation was conducted to identify and capture immigration fugitives, re-entrants and at-large criminal aliens.
One-hundred and ninety unlawfully-present aliens were arrested last week. Nineteen of those came from South Carolina, 84 came from North Carolina and 87 were arrested from Georgia. The three-state operation was just part of a nationwide operation.
BRUSSELS (AP) " The European Commission is investigating whether Nike, Universal Studios and Japan's Sanrio are preventing traders from selling products across EU borders and online.
EU Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager said Wednesday the probe would "examine whether the licensing and distribution practices of these three companies may be denying consumers access to wider choice and better deals."
Sports giant Nike, film-maker Universal and Sanrio, owner of Hello Kitty, license rights to some major world brands. They control the use of images or text applied to merchandise like clothes, shoes, bags or toys to make them more attractive, often to children.
The Commission says it wants to find out whether they breached EU competition rules by restricting traders from selling licensed merchandise cross-border and online.
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The three could face fines if found guilty.
Qatar’s purchase also included an agreement for weapons manufacturer MBDA - which is jointly owned by BAE, Airbus and Leonardo - for Brimstone and Meteor missiles.
Combined, the aircraft, weapons, training and support is valued at about £6bn, according to the joint UK-Qatar announcement.
Charles Woodburn, chief executive of BAE, said: “We are delighted to begin a new chapter in the development of a long-term relationship with the State of Qatar and the Qatar Armed Forces, and we look forward to working alongside our customer as they continue to develop their military capability.”
Selling the aircraft to Qatar will “support thousands of British manufacturing jobs”, said Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson, who oversaw the signing to the agreement in Doha.
With nearly 20,000 fans expected to attend the 3rd annual Eaux Claires Music and Arts Festival this coming weekend, lodging in the Chippewa Valley is limited.
Vacancy at Eau Claire hotels tends to be pretty slim when music festival season comes around and this summer is no different.
Local hotels say as soon as the Eaux Claires line up is released, hotel rooms tend to book immediately.
"We've been pretty booked up for a couple of months now, that's usually the case." Melissa Blicher, Director of Sales and Marketing at The Lismore Hotel said.
Visitors make a huge economic impact in the community when they travel to the Chippewa Valley for music festivals. With pre and post concert activities planned around the Eaux Claires Music Festival, guests are extending their stays.
Executive director of Visit Eau Claire, Linda John, said if people are looking for a place to stay for the weekend, there are still reservations that can be made with dorm lodging at UW-Eau Claire.
Accidental Poisoning Kills Four Children In Amarillo
AMARILLO, Texas (AP) _ Officials in Texas say four children have died from gas poisoning believed to have been caused by a pesticide sprayed under their Amarillo home.
Amarillo Fire Department officials say other people who were in the home are “not out of the woods” yet.
Fire officials say a chemical reaction occurred when one person tried to wash off a pesticide that had been sprayed under the house. Poisonous Phosphine gas was released.
Capt. Larry Davis said in a statement Monday that crews responded to a medical call at the home about 5 a.m. One child died at the scene and three others died at a hospital. Officials didn’t release any identifying information, including the children’s ages.
Other family members and first responders are being treated.
Halifax Regional Police have charged two men with human trafficking after an investigation into a robbery that took place in Dartmouth, N.S., on Wednesday.
A weapon was used to rob a 16-year-old girl on Lakecrest Drive of some money and personal items. Four suspects, including another 16-year-old girl, fled in a van. They were arrested without incident in Bedford and an air gun was found in the vehicle.
Halifax Police Const. Diane Penfound said officers discovered during the investigation that there was more going on than just a robbery.
"All five people, including the victim, were known to each other, but two of the males were charged with human trafficking," said Penfound.
She said human trafficking means when people are controlled, forced or intimidated into various forms of sexual exploitation or prostitution.
19 charges laid
The four accused face a total of 19 charges:
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Police say a man was attacked outside a pub near Anfield before the Champions League game between Liverpool and Roma on Tuesday.
Merseyside Police said it was investigating a "serious assault." The man was attended to by police and needed treatment.
The incident took place 10 minutes before kickoff.
Senate may keep some Obamacare taxes in U.S. healthcare overhaul
Washington, June 15 Republican senators trying to repeal Obamacare are forming consensus to keep some of the U.S. healthcare law's taxes they long criticized, in hopes of delaying more drastic funding cuts, particularly to the Medicaid program for the poor and disabled.
A Ministry of Labour probe of a fatal workplace collision that killed an Ontario Concrete worker in April 2017 is complete.
A man was struck by a vehicle at the Great Northern Road business.
An investigation report is now being reviewed, spokesperson Janet Deline told The Sault Star in an email.
“ If a prosecution for violations of the Occupational Health and Safety Act is warranted,” the ministry will lay charges up to one year from the incident date or when an inspector learns of an alleged offence, said Deline.
Quavo from Migos isn’t the only rapper from Atlanta who backs the Big Baller Brand. Lil Yachty, who’s worn Lonzo Ball’s Los Angeles Lakers jersey in concert and supported LiAngelo Ball’s bid for the NBA, showed up at the Infinite Energy Center near Atlanta to watch the Junior Basketball Association and pose for photos.
📸 A post shared by Lonzo Ball (@zo) on Jul 3, 2018 at 5:02pm PDT
With Yachty looking on, LaMelo Ball nearly tallied a 40-point triple-double in a 122-110 Los Angeles Ballers loss to the Dallas Ballers.
We’ll see if any more rappers (other than Zo) turn out for the JBA’s next round of games at Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario, California on July 12.
SHARE COPY LINK NC Democratic lawmakers on Monday, March 19, 2018, presented ideas in response to the Parkland, Florida, shooting, but a gun rights group says they go too far. Lynn Bonner
NC Democratic lawmakers on Monday, March 19, 2018, presented ideas in response to the Parkland, Florida, shooting, but a gun rights group says they go too far. Lynn Bonner
United is back in hot water as a video from July of 2015 shows a United employee allegedly shoving a then 71-year-old man. The employee has since been fired, but the victim is suing for over $1 million.
Source: CNN
Jacinda Ardern is a woman of many talents, not least of which it seems, is her pretty impressive Helen Clark impression.
The Auckland MP sat down with Anika Moa on her show All Talk for an interview about everything from Ardern's marital status, plans to have children, her exit from the Mormon religion and which character from Friends she is.
They even reminisced over the debate they took part in with Nikki Kaye last January, during which Moa threw a dildo at Ardern, prompting a hilarious chat about Steven Joyce's now world famous dildo incident.
But Ardern's real moment to shine was when Moa asked her to show off her apparently much-rumoured Helen Clarke impersonation.
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Moa wrote her a little snipped to say and consequently could not stop laughing. You can watch below - the impersonation kicks in at around the 4:30 mark.
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Missouri forward Jontay Porter has withdrawn his name from NBA draft and will return for his sophomore season.
The school announced Porter's decision on Wednesday, the final day the 6-foot-11 forward could remove his name from the draft and return to the Tigers for next season. Porter followed the lead of his brother, Michael Porter Jr., in declaring for the draft last month, but he didn't hire an agent.
Jontay Porter averaged 9.9 points and 6.8 rebounds per game as a freshman for Missouri, doing so after reclassifying his prep eligibility and skipping his senior year of high school so he could join his brother with the Tigers. He earned Southeastern Conference Co-Sixth Man of the Year honours and was named to the league's All-Freshman team.
The 18-year-old took part in the NBA's draft combine two weeks ago and was projected to be taken late in the first round or early in the second.
VICTORIA — The leaders of British Columbia's New Democrats and Greens say it is not unprecedented for an Opposition member to serve as Speaker as they prepare to navigate a potentially tricky political situation in the provincial legislature.
NDP Leader John Horgan and Green Leader Andrew Weaver are using former Liberal MP Peter Milliken as an example, saying he served as Speaker in the House of Commons during a minority Conservative government.
B.C.'s election last month did not produce a clear winner with Christy Clark's Liberals winning 43 seats, the NDP 41 and the Greens three.
Clark says when politicians return to the legislature on June 22 there will be a Speaker.
But if her government is defeated as expected, political tradition dictates a new Speaker be elected and that person normally comes from the government side of the house, which would mean electing a New Democrat to the position.
The West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE) is likely to declare the results of Class 10 or Madhyamik exam between 1-2 June, according to a report with News18.
Aspirants can check their results on the official wbresults.nic.in or wbbse.org.
Here is how students can check their West Bengal Board Class 10th results:
- Go to the official website, wbresults.nic.in or wbbse.org.
- Click on the link displayed on the official website which will display the results.
- Enter your roll number and other details and click on 'submit'.
- Take a print out of your results for future reference.
As has been observed over the course of the past few weeks, the dates and times of result announcements have been frequently changed around. The information above has not been independently verified. However, this article will continue to be updated to reflect official updates as and when they come in.
The State College Spikes saw an early lead go by the boards as the Vermont Lake Monsters took a 9-4 decision on Sunday night at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park. Despite the loss, the Spikes stayed within two games of West Virginia in the New York-Penn League Pinckney Division race, and sit just one game behind new Wild Card leader Aberdeen.
DETROIT — Authorities say an anthropologist will perform an autopsy on a severely decomposed body found inside a parked car in Detroit.
Wayne County Medical Examiner's Office spokesman Lloyd Jackson says a Michigan State University anthropologist will conduct the autopsy Tuesday. Jackson said Monday that medical examiners concluded an anthropologist must determine the gender, age, timing of death, and perhaps how the person died.
Police say a prospective home buyer discovered the body Thursday in the garage. Jackson says the dark, leathery bones were covered in a sweater, shirt and pants.
Officer Dan Donakowski has said tenants told police they never entered the garage because the landlord prohibited it. Donakowski said Monday that nobody has been detained and he doesn't know if police talked to the landlord or person selling the property.
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Government gives a progress report on the merger of Cayman’s Customs and Immigration departments to create its Border Force Agency.
The Premier addressed the merger and the creation of the new border agency last week in the LA.
It was one of two major initiatives he announced last year, the other being the creation of Cayman’s Coast Guard.
The Premier said in the coming month’s major changes will be seen on the ground at customs and Immigration.
«Over the next six months we will start seeing a single uniform for some staff and a fully joined up border force should be in place for the start of the 2019 financial year which is January,” said Premier Hon. Alden McLaughlin.
The Premier said staff are already training for the transition and are engaging in joint operations. He also assured the aim is to have both the Coast Guard and Border Force led by Caymanians.
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AURORA, Colo. – Community members and law enforcement officers are working together to help find a missing boy who hasn’t been seen since Saturday.
Police say 6-year-old David Puckett was last seen around 5:30 p.m. on Saturday.
“David is a good kid,” his mother, Stephanie, said. “The coat he was wearing is not that thick, with how cold it is I’m worried something really bad could happen to him. And if you guys can, please help me find him.”
With temperatures below freezing, authorities are concerned that David may suffer from the cold.
Investigators believe David simply left the house on his own, adding that he has done that in the past.
KUSA reports that an Amber Alert was not issued because they do not believe he was abducted.
SINGAPORE, April 28 Singapore's Urban Redevelopment Authority released detailed estimates for the change in private home prices in the first quarter of 2017: Quarter-on-quarter, percentage price change: Quarter Q1/2017 Q4/2016 Singapore -0.4 -0.5 private home prices CONTEXT: Rentals of private residential properties fell 0.9 percent in the first quarter, compared with a 1.0 percent decline in the previous quarter. (Reporting by Singapore bureau; Editing by Kim Coghill)
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March 28 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Tuesday approved Roche Holding AG's multiple sclerosis (MS) drug Ocrevus, putting the potential blockbuster drug back on track after a delay by regulators over manufacturing issues.
The infusible drug, known chemically as ocrelizumab becomes the first U.S. approved medicine for primary progressive form of the neurological disease (PPMS).
The drug's entry into the U.S. market was delayed by three months when the FDA in late December pushed back its deadline for an approval a decision, saying the commercial manufacturing process for Ocrevus was not yet ready. (Reporting by Akankshita Mukhopadhyay in Bengaluru and John Miller in Zurich; additional reporting by Bill Berkrot in New York; Editing by Lisa Shumaker)
FAYETTE, Miss. (WJTV) — The Jefferson County School District will be closed on Tuesday, December 12, 2017.
District leaders tell WJTV that the closure is due to low water pressure.
However, officials said employees who work more than 200 days a year must come in.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – A driver suffered non-life threatening injuries after driving off an exit ramp and onto the interstate below.
It happened on Monday just before 7 p.m. at the Interstate440/Interstate 65 interchange in Berry Hill.
According to Metro police, the driver was exiting the I-65 northbound ramp to get onto I-440 when they lost control, left the ramp and dropped to I-65 below.
Authorities said the vehicle landed on its tires.
Damage on the SUV was visible to the front and back ends, as well as the windshield.
Metro police said the driver was taken to Vanderbilt University Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries.
No word on what caused the driver to lose control of the SUV.
CHESAPEAKE, Va. – Chesapeake Fire Department crews are working to rescue an Elizabeth River Terminals (Kinder Morgan) worker who has fallen and injured themselves on a ship.
According to Captain Scott Saunders with Chesapeake Fire Department, the worker fell to the bottom of the ship they were working on and has a leg injury.
The worker is located approximately 60 feet down from the top of the ship’s deck.
A crane with a rescue basket attached is being used to pick the worker up.
News 3 has a crew headed to the scene. More details will be posted as they become available.
For most of us, Adam West is THE Batman, the one who started it all. And what better way to honor the late actor other than flashing the bat signal one last time in his honor.
The mayor of Los Angeles, Eric Garcetti, is planning to light up the night sky tonight with the iconic spotlight. Much like the TV show and movies, the police chief will also join in on the ceremonies. The event starts at 9PM (Pacific Time) in front of City Hall and is open to the public.
L.A. to honor Adam West with a bat signal Thursday night https://t.co/3tOt7W6KY8 h/t @kenpaulson1 pic.twitter.com/AkGD2Yab0i — David Beard (@dabeard) June 15, 2017
Honestly, there isn’t a more perfect tribute the legendary actor.
Campbell-James returned to his iD tri-maran foiler unscathed and resumed steering duties – crossing the line just behind Euroflex.
The regatta is being led by Euroflex on 24 points, followed by iD (19 pts), Pavement (17 pts), Kleenmaid (12 pts), Record Point and tech2 (11 pts).
Record Point was unable to take to the start line for the final skirmish on Adelaide’s Outer Harbour due to a capsize.
The racing continues with double points on offer across all three races.
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The Colts inched a bit closer to getting quarterback Andrew Luck back in the lineup when he returned to practice this week and Luck’s usual center should be there waiting for him once he’s cleared for game action.
Center Ryan Kelly has not played yet this year because of a foot injury, but he was able to do some work in practice last week and got in a full week of practice this week to put him on the path to playing. Kelly is not on Friday’s injury report at all, which means he’s expected to reclaim his spot in the starting lineup against the 49ers.
Deyshawn Bond had been starting in Kelly’s place, but ceased to be an option when he tore his quad in last Sunday’s loss to the Seahawks.
The Colts did rule out tight end Jack Doyle, something they hinted would happen when they signed a tight end earlier in the day, and cornerback Nate Hairston. Running back Matt Jones is listed as doubtful while cornerback Rashaan Melvin and wide receiver Chester Rogers are both questionable to play.
WASHINGTON (AP) – Defense Secretary Jim Mattis says the U.S. will “take out” any North Korean missile it detects is heading for American soil, including the Pacific island of Guam.
Mattis says a North Korean missile strike on the U.S. would mean war.
North Korea has said it is considering a plan to launch four ballistic missiles to land in the sea just short of Guam.
Asked how the U.S. would respond, Mattis initially declined to say.
When pressed, he said that if U.S. radars and other detection and tracking systems determine that a missile was going to fall into the sea, short of Guam, then the matter would be taken to President Donald Trump for a decision on how to respond.
The Zionist Union responded, Monday night, to Treasurer Moshe Kahlon's invitation to join the government by asking him to leave it.
A statement by the party's Knesset faction read, "Kahlon is right - faction of the Zionist camp is indeed the most social faction in the Knesset, which initiated the most social measures the current government has passed. We call on Kahlon to leave this government which is driven by purely political interests, and join a genuine social government led by the Zionist Union."
Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with Katy Perry and discusses the answers to some of Katy's "Cosmic Queries" with Sasheer Zamata & Charles Liu.
OTTAWA — A plan to "triage" asylum seekers crossing the Canada-U.S. border illegally, in an effort to move some migrants out of Quebec and into Ontario, has stalled because Ontario is in the midst of a provincial election.
Federal Transport Minister Marc Garneau says Ontario civil servants have been working on details of the plan with the federal government and Quebec, but nothing can be finalized until there is a new government in place in Ontario.
An ad hoc intergovernmental task force met tonight to discuss the issue of illegal border crossers and how to address pressures facing Quebec, where the vast majority of irregular migrants are arriving.
Quebec Immigration Minister David Heurtel says his province's resources are strained.
The India Meteorological Department has issued a heat wave alert for Central Maharashtra and Marathwada.
With the day temperatures already rising, the mercury is likely to soar further at some places in Central Maharashtra and Marathwada since north India is witnessing severe heat wave like conditions, an IMD official said today.
The northerly winds bring dry and hot winds to Maharashtra which have increased the day temperatures at several places in the state.
The Marathwada region is expected to witness heat wave like conditions today which may subsidise tomorrow, according to a statement of the IMD.
It also said that Central Maharashtra will have heat wave like conditions today and tomorrow.
As per the IMD, some places in west Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh would also face heat wave like conditions. PTI ND NRB .
The Trump administration released its budget, but the numbers are based on one major assumption.
Here's why relying on a 3 percent growth rate for our GDP is just "pie in the sky."
While General Motors is retreating to its lucrative but shrinking home market, Renault is pinning extravagant hopes on emerging-markets growth.
France’s largest car maker expects a flat European market through 2022, according to a fresh six-year plan unveiled Friday. Outside Europe, however, it plans to double sales. By the end of the period Europe should account for less than two-fifths of unit sales, compared with 52% last year, and less than half of operating profit, compared with roughly three-quarters now. Renault wants...
Mumbai: The wait for ‘Baahubali’ actor Prabhas’ movie with Shraddha Kapoor ‘Saaho’ just got longer!
According to a report on Mid-Day, the makers of this trilingual film are eyeing a Makar Sankranti release, which means the movie will hit the theatres next year.
It is also being heard that director Sujeeth loves to reshoot until he is satisfied. This can also cause delay in the release of the movie.
The team of the film, which was scheduled to release this year, will shoot a chase sequence for the film in Dubai soon.
Apart from ‘Saaho’, Shraddha has ‘Stree’, ‘Batti Gul Meter Chaalu’ and Saina Nehwal biopic in her kitty. She might also have a cameo in Tiger Shroff’s ‘Baaghi 2’.
A man named Dave has paid a parking ticket in Pennsylvania - 44 years after he got it.
Police in Minersville, in Schuylkill County, received a handwritten note from Dave confessing that he had an unpaid parking ticket - along with a $5 bill.
The ticket, for parking in a restricted zone, was from 1974 and was for $2.
Image: The handwritten note was delivered to police
The letter said: "Dear PD, I've been carrying this ticket around for 40+ years. Always intending to pay. Forgive me if I don't give you my info. With respect, Dave."
The return address said: "Feeling guilty, Wayward Road, Anytown, Ca."
Police Chief Michael Combs said he was blown away that someone would keep a ticket this long, let alone pay it, according to CBS Philly.
Image: The parking ticket was from 1974
"He paid his fine. So that's 44 years later, so that means I only made $3 in 44 years," he joked.
He said he would like to meet the driver and thank him.
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Footage shows a vehicle appear to drive into a group of counter-protesters in Charlottesville, Virginia. Clashes between white nationalists and counter protesters had been ongoing on Aug. 12.
President Donald Trump’s national security adviser, in an interview Sunday, clearly labeled Saturday's deadly car attack in Charlottesville, Virginia, as terrorism, NBC News reported.
"Certainly I think we can confidently call it a form of terrorism," Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster said on NBC's "Meet The Press."
"What terrorism is, is the use of violence to incite terror and fear, and of course it was terrorism," he continued, saying the president intended to denounce the racists.
Trump has been widely criticized by members of both parties for pitting blame for Saturday's events on "many sides" and for not specifically naming and condemning the racist groups involved.
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PITTSBURG -- The Pittsburg State University women's basketball team gained separation in the pivotal second quarter and the Gorillas pulled away for an 86-66 win over Missouri Southern State University Saturday (Feb. 3) at John Lane Arena/Whetzel Court.
Pitt State (17-5, 10-3 MIAA) led 19-16 after 10 minutes of play but the Gorillas outscored MSSU (10-11, 7-6 MIAA), 25-15, in the second quarter to build a 44-31 margin.
Shelby Lopez led all scorers with 18 points, while Mikaela Burgess added 15 points. The Gorillas, who shot 50.8 percent from the field in the contest (32-63), also got 13 from Brenlee McPherson and 10 from Madison Northcutt. Paige Imhoff chipped in with nine points and a game-high nine assists.
Chelsey Henry and Dru Clark scored 16 points apiece to lead the Lions. MSSU shot 37.1 percent from the field in the game (23-62).
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How is it possible that in 2017, almost a thousand years after the fall of Constantinople to the Ottoman Turks, the leadership of the Orthodox Church in the world, but especially in the United States, continues to operate as though it is still a part of the Eastern half of the Roman Empire?
Our churches have “bishop’s thrones” that were long-ago erected for the emperor to sit upon. Our hierarchs carry miters and wear robes and crowns evocative …
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Obama to Americans: 'It has been the privilege of my life to serve as your president'
In his last weekly address of 2016, President Obama thanks Americans for the progress that's been made over the last eight years, from protecting the planet to marriage equality. He calls for all Americans to come together in order to continue moving forward. As he transitions from president to citizen he reassures, "I will be there with you every step of the way to ensure that this country forever strives to live up to the incredible promise of our founding: that all of us are created equal and all of us deserve every chance to live out our dreams."
KSFR News is pleased to be airing New Mexico radio producer Harlan McKasato’s new series on the problems relating to homeless, specifically among the state’s Native American population.
Here is the second of the three parts:
Part three will air on KSFR’s Wake-Up Call and Mid-Day Newsbreak Tuesday and Wednesday.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 3 Evening' game
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Pick 3 Evening" game were:
6-5-0, Sum It Up: 11
(six, five, zero; Sum It Up: eleven)
Although the legislative session for 2017 doesn't start until March, important self-defense bills have already been filed and are receiving committee assignments. Repeals open carry prohibition.
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Life will get no easier for the Giants’ offensive line.
The much-maligned unit will be without center Weston Richburg (concussion) Sunday against the Chargers. The group may also have to play without guard John Jerry, who is listed as questionable after injuring the back of his hamstring during practice Thursday, which Jerry was able to complete.
With Richburg out, Brett Jones is expected to start at center.
Running back Paul Perkins (ribs) is also officially out for Sunday. Defensive ends Jason Pierre-Paul (shoulder/knee), Olivier Vernon (ankle) and Avery Moss (shoulder) are listed as questionable, though Pierre-Paul said Thursday he will play.
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Q: Ira, if Game 5 is the Heat's final game of the season (which would assume a loss), what would you want to see from the Heat? -- Ed.
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PARIS (Reuters) - Brazil striker Neymar is a slight doubt for Paris St Germain’s Ligue 1 trip to Lille on Saturday because of a knock, coach Unai Emery said on Friday.
“I hope he’ll get better today,” Emery told a news conference after Neymar did not train on Thursday.
Neymar picked up the knock in his team’s 3-2 win at Stade Rennais in the League Cup semi-final on Tuesday.
PSG lead the table with 59 points from 23 games.
Sen. Rand Paul said Tuesday that the U.S. should not become overly involved in the Syria conflict and should leave that task to neighboring countries.
“The people who live there ought to be manning the armies. We live thousands of miles away. We shouldn’t have to occupy and keep the peace in every country,” Mr. Paul, Kentucky Republican, said on Fox Business.
He also said the U.S. should see what happened in Iraq and Afghanistan and realize that resources should not be spent on a conflict with no solution.
“My point is, if there is no military solution why would you send one more young man or woman over there to risk their lives?” Mr. Paul said, referring to Afghanistan.
The escalating conflict in Syria has prompted the U.S. to debate a more active role in the ongoing civil war. President Trump ordered airstrikes in the region twice since taking office after reports of chemical weapons use.
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Dr. Kent Peacock examines the big picture of what Alberta might look like as a non-carbon world begins to take shape
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — A Greenville woman wanted on charges of forging prescriptions backed her car into a detective who was attempting to serve her a warrant Monday, the Pitt County Sheriff’s Office said.
Pitt County Sheriff’s Office Detective Gentry Pinner tried to serve the warrant around 8:15 a.m. along the 2000 block of Emerald place in Greenville.
Eleanor Gibbs, 34, had warrants from back in January from an investigation involving forged prescriptions.
Pinner saw Gibbs running to her car, identified her and told her to stop, the Sheriff’s Office said.
That’s when, the Sheriff’s Office said, Gibbs got in her car and looked at the detective in the rearview mirror while backing up and striking him with her car.
She then drove away in a silver vehicle, deputies said.
Pinner received minor injuries, and the Sheriff’s Office said he is continuing in his normal duties.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 252-758-7777.
Nissan to add second shift making vans at Mississippi plant
CANTON, Miss. (AP) — Nissan Motor Co. says it will increase van production at its Mississippi plant, adding a second shift in April.
The company made the announcement Monday as it marked the 4 millionth vehicle produced at the plant since it opened in 2003.
Spokeswoman Lloryn Love-Carter says about 250 workers will be redeployed from other areas to staff the second shift assembling NV vans. The Canton plant is the only plant worldwide that makes the large vans for Nissan. The Japanese automaker sold about 18,000 NV vans in the United States last year, according to company figures.
About 6,400 Nissan employees and contractors work at the Canton complex.
The plant is donating a NV van to a Canton soup kitchen, Our Daily Bread Ministries, to mark its 4 millionth vehicle.
BAGHDAD, Jan 2 (Reuters) - Gunmen wearing suicide vests attacked two police stations in the central Iraqi city of Samarra on Monday, killing at least seven policemen, security sources said.
The Red Bluff Vineyard will hold a mystery theater fundraiser in support of the Love Red Bluff movement on Feb. 9-10.
Check in your bags and set sail for a night of secrets, scandals and seafaring scoundrels with the Mystery of the Sea Dinner.
This play is directed by Katie Knight, who recently retired as the church bookkeeper after 17 years of service. Katie is passionate about bringing a unique and fun event to the community. This is her eighth and final production.
The event will be staged at 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 9 and 10. Dinner is a full course meal with a choice of chicken or tri-tip, and dessert. Dress for dinner with the captain on this luxury cruise liner.
Tickets are $35 per person, or $60 per couple and can be purchased at redbluffvineyard.church, on Facebook at Red Bluff Vineyard or by calling 527-2449 by Feb. 5. Tickets will not be sold at the door.
April 24 (Reuters) - Guangzhou Echom Sci & Tech Co Ltd :
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A section of Interstate 69 is closed in the southbound lanes because of a crash.
Vanderburgh County Dispatchers says the closure is from S.R. 57 to Lynch Road.
Indiana State Police says a semi rear-ended two vehicles at Boonville-New Harmony Road
Deputies say the semi and at least four other vehicles are involved.
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PHILADELPHIA (AP)  A Pennsylvania man accused of lying on his U.S. immigration forms about his ties to Liberian war criminals has been convicted of fraud.
Jucontee Thomas Woewiyu was convicted Tuesday after a three-week trial that included testimony from foreign reporters and intelligence officials. He was convicted on 11 perjury, immigration fraud and other charges stemming from answers he gave on a 2006 application for citizenship, saying he never took part in the overthrow of a government.
Immigration and human rights investigators say he was part of Charles Taylor's National Patriotic Front of Liberia, which sparked a multifaction tribal conflict and civil war.
He said whatever he did or didn't do had nothing to do with his immigration.
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He's the second Liberian man convicted of lying about a role in the west African country's civil wars.
Montero (groin) was able to run the bases Monday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Assuming Montero doesn't experienced any renewed soreness in the right groin area Tuesday, he'll report to Triple-A Buffalo to begin what's expected to be a one- or two-game rehab assignment. That will put Montero on track to come off the disabled list before the weekend, when the Blue Jays will head back to his old stomping grounds at Wrigley Field to begin a three-game series with the Cubs. Since Russell Martin (oblique) followed Montero to the DL and isn't nearing a return, it's likely that Montero will displace Raffy Lopez as the team's primary backstop once he's activated.
Making the e-tron as aerodynamic as possible is critical for Audi if it wants to meet its target range of 248.5 miles. The carmaker is also using a controllable cool-air inlet, adaptive air suspension and side air inlets to reduce resistance, with the measures combining to increase the range by almost 22 miles. But it's the cameras that are most intriguing. The option to install them will only be available in regions where Audi is legally permitted to offer them, Electrek noted. You can check out the virtual mirrors for yourself after the e-tron hits the market, which is scheduled to happen later this year.
The deal street got off to a tepid start in 2017 with the first quarter numbers coming down heavily both in value and volume at $3.04 billion through 238 deals respectively, down 27% from $4.19 billion in 432 deals. "The first quarter of 2017 saw a 27% decline in PE investments at $3.04 billion through 238 deals.
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About Shared Reading Group - Birkenhead Central Library
Shared Reading is all about enjoying books, biscuits and a brew, together. You can simply drop in and sit down, there's no pressure to talk, to read, or even to drink tea! With no prior knowledge or reading needed, come meet new friends and listen to a story or poem read aloud by one of The Reader Organisation's trained facilitators.
× Nuns rollerblade in full wardrobe through Texas streets
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Two nuns are hitting the streets of Corpus Christi, Texas, on wheels.
The Solt Sisters have earned the nickname “The Holy Rollers” because every week they can be seen on their in-line skates.
But they’re not wearing athletic gear, or even helmets.
They’re wearing their full religious attire, and some gloves.
The nuns say people stop them all the time for pictures and high fives.
“We did meet a group of roller derby women and so they were all kinda dressed the same and we were all dressed the same and it was actually really cool. They invited us to their roller derby match,” said one of the nuns.
The skating sisters say they hope to bring out another side to being a nun that’s not so serious.
If so, you're not alone. When I embarked on a mission to master biscuit-making in December, I kept hearing over and over: "Do you have Alton Brown's recipe?" "The deepest compliment that I can receive is when someone is dedicated to a recipe or when I read on social media that someone sees me as a go-to for something," Brown said.
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Camargo went 2-for-5 with a walkoff solo home run and a second run scored in Tuesday's win over the Mets.
His ninth-inning blast off Gerson Bautista was Camargo's third homer of the year, and his first career walkoff shot. The 24-year-old now has a .296/.486/.519 slash line over his last 10 games with a stunning 9:3 BB:K, and until the Braves decide Austin Riley is ready to tackle the big leagues, the starting third base job should remain in Camargo's hands.
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The New York Jets have re-signed backup linebacker Julian Stanford, three days after releasing him.
The team also announced Monday that cornerback Marcus Williams has signed his restricted free agent tender, worth $2.75 million.
Stanford played in nine games for the Jets last season, including three starts in place of the injured Darron Lee. The former Wagner College star, who has also spent time with Jacksonville, Detroit and Tampa Bay, had 28 tackles before finishing the season on injured reserve with an ankle injury.
Williams has a team-high eight interceptions over the past two seasons. He has started 14 games in three years with the Jets and is a possible replacement for Darrelle Revis in the starting secondary.
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Williams was signed by Houston out of North Dakota State in 2014 before being cut during the preseason and signed to the Jets’ practice squad.
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You will be shocked to know these educational qualifications of world’s most dangerous terrorists
According to the recent reports, most of the terrorists around the world are highly qualified, educated and rich as well.
Hafiz Saeed
Hafiz Saeed is the master mind behind 26/11 Mumbai attack. He is a highly educated man and served as a Islamic Studies Teacher in University of Engineering and Technology.
David Headley
David Headley’s father is Pakistani but his mother is an American origin. He is also suspected of Mumbai 2008 attack. He studied in Valley Forge Military Academy but at Philadelphia.
Osama Bin Laden
Osama Bin Laden is the mastermind of 26/11. He done civil engineering from King Abdulaziz University in Jeddah after attending schools like Brummana High School, Al-Thager Model School, King Abdulaziz University.
Dawood Ibrahim
Indian police is still in search of this criminal and mastermind. He started from Mumbai but now in Pakistan according to source. But basically High School drop out.
A nearly four-month long investigation into possible insurance fraud was completed by the Indiana State Police and was recently submitted to the Marion County Prosecutor's Office. The investigation has resulted in the arrest of 37 year old Lucas P. Zeien, of Evansville.
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Tim McGraw performs at the California Mid-State Fair in Paso Robles in 2009. He will perform at the fair with wife Faith Hill on July 24. Nick Lucero The Tribune
One person is dead following a late-night crash in Springfield.
Springfield Police Sgt. John Delaney said that around 11:20 p.m. Sunday, a 911 call was received reporting a crash involving a motorcycle at the corner of Dwight and Carew Streets.
Emergency crews arrived on-scene and rushed the motorcycle rider, a 25-year-old Chicopee man, to Baystate Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.
The victim's identity has not yet been released.
"It was determined that the motorcycle was traveling south on Dwight Street when it came in contact with a 2008 Saturn driven by a 20 year old Springfield resident causing the fatal crash," Delaney explained.
The area of Dwight and Carew Streets was closed for a time while crews remained on-scene. It has since reopened.
The crash remains under investigation and Delaney noted that no charges have been filed yet.
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Frances "Fran" Lorraine Tibbits, 94, Clear Lake, died Thursday, February 9, 2017 at the Mercy Medical Center of North Iowa, Mason City, Iowa. A memorial service will be 11 a.m. Friday, February 17 at Fertile Lutheran Church. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, February 16 at Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake. In lieu of flowers, family suggests memorial contributions to Fertile Lutheran Church or Cerro Gordo County 4-H.
Meet baby Eissa! Janet Jackson shows off her first child just days after splitting from her husband Wissam Al Mana.
My baby and me after nap time. A post shared by Janet Jackson (@janetjackson) on Apr 14, 2017 at 6:17pm PDT
50- year-old Janet Jackson welcomed Elissa on January 3rd of this year and says she absolutely loves motherhood, and she and the baby are doing “really well.”
Andrew Cole “Ranger” Range, 23, of Troy, died Thursday, Dec. 7, at St. Joseph Hospital in Murphysboro, Ill.
Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13, at Irwin Chapel, 591 Glen Crossing Road in Glen Carbon. Visitation will continue from 9 a.m. until time of funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 14, at St. Jerome Catholic Church, 511 S. Main St. in Troy. Burial will follow at St. John the Baptist Cemetery in Troy.
South Georgia is no stranger to severe storms and public work crews are prepared for the weather.
OTTAWA, April 5 Toronto home sales and prices surged in March, the Toronto Real Estate Board said on Wednesday, fueling fears of a bubble in Canada's largest city.
The industry group said the average home price rose 33.2 percent in March to C$916,567 ($684,823) from a year earlier, while sales increased 17.7 percent, and new listings climbed.
The federal government has repeatedly tightened mortgage lending rules to cool the nation's housing markets, but Toronto remains red-hot. Even mainstream Canadian economists have said a bubble is developing in that city.
Developers and other market observers expect the next attempt to cool the market will come from the province of Ontario, or perhaps the city of Toronto itself, probably in the form of a foreign buyers tax like the one Vancouver imposed in August.
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ROSWELL, N.M. (AP) — Police in Roswell say a city worker has found what is believed to be a human skull.
They say the skull is being sent to the state medical investigator in Albuquerque for confirmation of its authenticity.
Police say the skull was found last Friday afternoon next to a water pump station at Cahoon Park near Union Avenue and Riverside Drive.
They say the skull appears to be fairly old and not related to any recent incidents or reports made to Roswell police.
Emmanuel "Manny" Dapidran Pacquiao, pro boxer and Senator of the Philippines, argued against pro-LGBTQ legislation and for anti-LGBTQ murder. The legislation in question is Senate Bill 1271: a bill that would prohibit discrimination of others on the basis of their sexual orientation, gender identity and expression.
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The Carmel Ardito School of Dance will present “The Young Dancer,” featuring “When I Grow Up” performed by the junior company members of the Peckville Studio. The show will be held on Sunday, June 3, beginning at 3 p.m. Tickets are available at the studio, from participating students, or at the door beginning at 2 p.m. From left, front row: Natalie Lowry, Hannah Callejas, Eva Tomassoni and Megan Dupay. Standing: Lea Giovagnoli, Antonia Piraino and Madeline Demansky. Kneeling: Olivia DePrato.
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Acknowledging both the professional opportunity and also the importance of job, Regina native and former National Hockey League player Nathan Oystrick has been named new head coach and general manager of the Humboldt Broncos.
The hiring comes three months after the tragedy in which 16 people on the Broncos team bus died in a highway collision.
A body was found in the Singapore River early yesterday morning.
A body was found in the Singapore River early yesterday morning, the second such incident in four days.
The police were alerted to the discovery near Clarke Quay at 3.41am.
The Singapore Civil Defence Force said officers retrieved the body of a woman in her 50s and she was pronounced dead by paramedics at the scene.
According to Chinese evening newspaper Lianhe Wanbao, the victim did not have any identification documents on her.
The paper described the short-haired woman as being clad in pants and a striped top.
Lianhe Wanbao also reported that a group of three friends, who were in Clarke Quay after a night out, had discovered the body in the water and called the police.
The police are investigating the unnatural death.
Last Thursday morning, the body of a man in his 60s was found in the Singapore River and brought to shore near Esplanade Park.
Thugs Resuced and Whisk Away Senetor Dino Melaye From Police
There was pandemonium at the popular Area 1 roundabout Abuja when suspected thugs loyal to the embattled Senator Dino Melaye (APC, Kogi West) rescued him and whisked him to safety from the fully armed Special Anti-Robbery Squad. The drama which began at 2.10 pm lasted for about six minutes with the suspected thugs in two […]
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A Las Vegas woman has consumed 37 hot dogs to win her fifth straight title in the women’s side of the annual July 4 contest.
Miki Sudo fell short of the 41 hot dogs she ate last year but still easily beat second-place finisher Michelle Lesco, of Tucson, Arizona.
Ms Lesco ate 28 sausages and buns.
The makers are planning to shoot major portions of the film overseas and will release the film as a Hindi-Tamil-Telugu trilingual simultaneously. The much awaited immediate next project of Prabhas after Baahubali series has finally been launched.
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A United Parcel Service driver who opened fire during a meeting with co-workers had filed a grievance that he was working excessive overtime.
UPS union official Joseph Cilia told The Associated Press that 38-year-old Jimmy Lam had filed the grievance in March and had requested that the package delivery company relieve him of working extra hours going forward.
Lam appeared to specifically go after the three drivers he killed before fatally shooting himself.
Officials late Wednesday confirmed 50-year-old Benson Louie, 56-year-old Wayne Chan, and 46-year-old Mike Lefiti were killed in the shooting.
Two other UPS employees were wounded, but Cilia said both were released from the hospital.
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Children in the Fruitvale neighborhood of Oakland are exposed to dangerous levels of lead, and a new report finds that contamination levels are even higher than those of Flint, Michigan. Reuters reported on Wednesday that 7.57 percent of Fruitvale children tested had high levels of lead in their blood - prompting fears that the toxin was in the water supply.
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Manchester United are snapped travelling down to London for their Monday night clash with West Ham United (5.15pm)
Jose Mourinho's side are currently sixth in the Premier League, 13 points behind leaders Chelsea, but are in good form as they prepare to take on Slaven Bilic's Hammers.
United have won their last five league games but will be without Eric Bailly, who has headed to the Africa Cup of Nations, while Daley Blind and Wayne Rooney did not travel south with the squad.
Scroll through the gallery above to see the best pictures of United as they made their way to London on Sunday afternoon.
It's been a long three years for the Salt River Wild Horse Management Group, but the organization, which has been looking after the beloved horses for years, celebrated a major milestone Monday.
LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — A Utah clothing company has filed a lawsuit against L.L. Bean, saying the Maine-based company’s latest ad campaign is a trademark violation.
The Salt Lake City-based company, KUHL, filed suit on Oct. 2 in U.S. District Court in Utah under the name Alfwear. The Bangor Daily News reports the lawsuit was filed against L.L. Bean at its Lewiston location.
The company says in a statement that it owns all rights for the “The Outsider.” It says L.L. Bean’s ad campaign “Be An Outsider” infringes on its trademark.
An L.L. Bean spokeswoman says the company does not comment on pending litigation.
Roger Federer competed in the inaugural Rod Laver Cup last year - a tournament similar to golf’s Ryder Cup that pits Team Europe against Team World.
Four of the six players on each team are chosen on rankings after Wimbledon while the other two are captain’s picks.
John McInroe and Nick Kyrgios will go up against Federer and Bjorn Borg at the tournament in September but Federer has revealed that could all change next year with women being keen to take part too.
"Down the road I'm totally open to anything," Federer said.
"I've heard already from women players. They would love to do it as well."
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BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Police say burglars stole $165,000 in jewelry from a room at the Beverly Hills Hotel that was occupied by actor John Stamos' fiancee.
A police statement says Caitlin McHugh was away from her room Friday evening when a crook or crooks got in and took several items of jewelry.
It's unclear how the burglars got inside. There's no indication of forced entry.
The theft comes amid reports that the actress, who's pregnant, is marrying Stamos this weekend.
A message seeking comment from Stamos' publicist wasn't immediately returned Saturday.
Stamos stars in Netflix's "Fuller House" and spent part of last year with The Beach Boys as a drummer. McHugh has had guest spots on "The Vampire Diaries" and "NCIS: Los Angeles."
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11th Circ. Seeks Clarity For Shipping Row Arbitration Forum
Law360, Miami (February 2, 2018, 9:27 PM EST) -- An Eleventh Circuit panel appeared to make some progress Friday in untangling apparent conflicts in an arbitration agreement and resolving whether a dispute over a ship chartering contract should be moved to London or New York from Miami — eliciting some potentially key concessions during oral arguments.
U.S. District Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks had granted Andromeda Steamship Corp. and its co-defendants' bid to refer the contract dispute to arbitration last March but found the parties' contract ambiguous when it came to choice of venue. And in...
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OAKLEY — At least four people were displaced from their residences in a duplex Wednesday after a one-alarm fire ripped through it, a fire official said.
The interior to one of the residences in the duplex burned up entirely in the blaze, which happened at the corner of Cypress Road and Rose Avenue, Batallion Chief Ross Macumber of the East Contra Costa County Fire Protection District said. Fire crews were first called to the blaze at 8:30 a.m.
The other half of the duplex received only minor damage and can be salvaged, Macumber said.
Crews had not determined how many people live in the duplex, but Macumber said they believe the number of displaced to be “either four or five residents.”
Residents in the complex told fire crews the fire started near a heater in the residence, and Macumber said there is evidence at the scene that indicates it did begin there.
Nobody was injured.
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I am willing to bet that the majority of Americans trust the men and women that work at the FBI way more than the president of the United States , Donald Trump. For those Americans that trust Trump more just wait until he fires Jeff Sessions , Rod Rosenstein , or Team Mueller. It will definitely hit the fan and we will see exactly how stupid , ignorant and destructive Donald Trump really is. Should be an interesting next few weeks.
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South African Rugby has set July 7 as the date two of the country’s teams will be dropped from Super Rugby for 2018.
The number of South African sides will be cut from six to four as the tournament is reduced from 18 teams to 15. The Cheetahs and Southern Kings are expected to be axed.
Reports emerged this week that the Cheetahs’ proposal to join the Pro 12 competition, containing clubs from Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales, has already been met with a favourable response from SA Rugby.
There have been no indications yet that the Kings are set to apply for the same competition.
Australia will lose the other team due to be cut.
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Hungry Pigeon is hosting a party with Tired Hands Brewing Co. on Wednesday, Aug. 16.
There will be barbecue fare from the brewery's chef Billy Braun and an exclusive release of Weightless Sun Angels, which is an India oat Kölsch with peach.
Other Tired Hands brews will be available at the party, too. Guests can sip on Screens, Handbier, Helles Other People and Saisonhands.
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ALBANY, N.Y. — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is putting together a proposal to charge motorists more for entering the most congested parts of Manhattan.
The proposal would impose congestion pricing, an idea increasingly popular around the globe that aims to discourage vehicular traffic in dense urban areas while also raising money for mass transit.
The Democratic governor hasn't released any details yet, but any congestion pricing plan will likely face big political challenges, especially from representatives of New York City's outer boroughs and the suburbs. Former Mayor Michael Bloomberg proposed his own congestion pricing plan several years ago, but it quickly fell apart under opposition in Albany.
City and state officials are considering several approaches to fixing the city's beleaguered transit system, now beset by mounting delays, outages and other problems.
Marriage may be in good times and bad, but Charlie Hunnam is reflecting mostly on the latter.
The Sons of Anarchy star took a walk down memory lane during a recent trip to Las Vegas, the site of his first wedding to fellow actress, Katharine Towne. However, more than a decade later, it doesn't seem to be his fondest memory.
"The first time I was ever in Vegas, I got married, which didn't turn out that well," he told The AP (via The Daily Mail.) "I'd known the girl for three weeks and we'd fallen madly in love."
At 18, the star and Towne traveled to Sin City to tie the knot. "We thought, 'What if we never see each other again? Let's get married and we'll have to see each other again even if it's just to get divorced," he explained.
While Hunnam had his doubts about whether or not they'd logistically be able to wed—as he pointed out, they couldn't even order a drink—they ended up marrying at 2 a.m. at the famous Silver Bell Wedding Chapel.
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Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 1:24 PM EDT) -- Attorney General Jeff Sessions said Title VII doesn't protect transgender employees, a top Republican lawmaker pressed the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to postpone the upcoming launch of a massive database because of the recent hack into the agency's data system, and the former chairman and CEO of Equifax Inc. was grilled in multiple appearances before Congress. These are some of the top stories in corporate legal news you may have missed last week.
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ROCK ISLAND -- The Rock Island City Council has approved an incentive package for a new apartment complex and hotel in downtown Rock Island.
Development company Saratoga Capital has plans to redevelop the VanDerGinst Building into 33 apartments and an 11-room hotel.
The first floor of the building would be available for businesses.
During tonight's meeting, city officials voted to award the company almost $2.5 million in TIF funds and rebates from property taxes.
The entire project is expected to cost more than $10 million.
BEAVERCREEK, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio city has spent over $430,000 defending two officers in connection with the fatal police shooting of a man at a Wal-Mart who was carrying an air rifle from a store shelf.
The Dayton Daily News (http://bit.ly/2ppMDy0 ) reports the cost to the Dayton suburb of Beavercreek includes about $210,000 paid to two law firms.
The city’s law director says outside counsel was necessary. Crawford family attorney Michael Wright says the money could have gone toward a settlement for the family.
An officer fatally shot John Crawford III in 2014 after a 911 call about someone waving a rifle at the Wal-Mart. Police say he didn’t obey commands to drop what later turned out to be an air rifle.
A federal probe for any possible civil rights violations is continuing.
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EDMONTON—The Alberta government has reached a new agreement with physicians that calls for no fee increases for two years.
The deal that runs until March 31, 2020, covers about 10,000 doctors who are members of the Alberta Medical Association.
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WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) — Vandals have damaged a statue honoring Little League in the Pennsylvania town that hosts the annual Little League's World Series.
Williamsport Police say someone bent the bat in the Bases Loaded statue early in the morning on Jan. 21.
Surveillance cameras captured images of a male and a female who police believe are responsible for the damage. Police are seeking the suspects.
A female stunt driver was killed today on the set of Deadpool 2, the Vancouver Police Department says.
The law enforcement in the hometown of star Ryan Reynolds first alerted the tragedy on social media this morning due has not identified the victim:
A stunt driver has died on the set of Deadpool during a stunt on a motorcycle. VPD & @WorkSafeBC investigators are at the scene. — Vancouver Police (@VancouverPD) August 14, 2017
Witnesses told CTV News the crew was filming a stunt sequence involving a motorcycle at Jack Poole Plaza when something went wrong. Police said investigators from WorkSafeBC have been called to the scene.
It marks the second on-set death of a stunt performer in the U.S. in about a month; stuntman John Bernecker suffered massive head injuries in a fall July 12 on the set of The Walking Dead and later died at Atlanta Medical Center.
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In a city where a supermarket worker feeds her family of four rice soup three times a day until her paycheck comes in, a single car parking space has just sold for $664,300 . Welcome to Hong Kong, a city of soaring skyscrapers and glittering luxury boutiques that's become perhaps the epitome of income inequality in the developed world. As billionaires thrive, living standards lag behind rising costs and the housing market remains the least affordable in the world .
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Quick stopped 24 of 27 shots Monday in a 4-3 overtime victory over the Wild.
On one hand, Quick did get a win on the road against a high-scoring team. On the other, it was his second straight game in which he failed to top .900 in save percentage. He's been sharp enough this year that this can be dismissed as an aberration based on the opponent, but it's worth monitoring if he continues allowing three-plus goals despite a light workload. Given his struggles in his past two games, it wouldn't be a surprise to see the Kings give him a night off Tuesday in Winnipeg on the second leg of a back-to-back.
April 24 (Reuters) - Centerra Gold Inc:
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Heather Hardy, who made her MMA debut at Madison Square Garden earlier this year, will return to the cage at Bellator 185.
Hardy confirmed the news during an appearance on The MMA Hour, adding that an opponent has yet to be signed.
After going a perfect 20-0 as a boxer from 2012-17, Hardy moved to MMA. She finished Alice Yauger in a flyweight contest via third round TKO. She was a two-division champion in boxing.
Bellator 185 takes place October 20 from the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. In the main event, Gegard Mousasi takes on Alexander Shlemenko.
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Now that was a bad week—and don’t be surprised if it gets worse before it gets better.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average tumbled 1,095.75 points, or 4.1%, to 25,520.96 last week, its largest percentage decline in more than two years. The Standard & Poor’s 500 index dropped 3.9%, to 2762.13, while the Nasdaq Composite fell 3.5%, to 7240.95....
Democratic candidate announces in Louisiana's 6th District
BATON ROUGE - A Democratic land surveyor says he will challenge Republican U.S. Rep. Garret Graves for Louisiana's 6th Congressional District seat in next year's election.
Justin DeWitt announced his candidacy Monday to represent the Baton Rouge-based district, saying that the 2016 flooding that swamped the region persuaded him to run for Congress. DeWitt, whose home flooded, says the nation's disaster response system doesn't work for victims, and he wants to push for changes.
DeWitt's announcement also cites the need to improve traffic flow and lessen congestion in the region.
Graves, a former state coastal official, is in his second term representing the district. The election will be held Nov. 6.
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MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico's National Human Rights Commission has called on the government to institute protective measures for some 400 Guatemalans living in unsanitary conditions in a makeshift camp near the border.
The Guatemalan families fled through the jungle to Mexico in early June as Guatemalan police and soldiers moved in with a judge's order to remove them from a forest reserve where they had lived for years.
The rights commission said in a statement Wednesday that the camp in the community of El Desengano in Campeche state needs medical services to protect against outbreak of contagious disease.
The Guatemalans are demanding that their government allow them to return to their homes. Human rights organizations that visited the community of Laguna Larga last week said many homes had been burned.
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Lilian Esoro covers The Celebrity Shoot Magazine new Edition
The Celebrity Shoot Magazine published by celebrity fashion designer and stylist Abbyke Domina has released its latest issue and gorgeous Actress Lilian Esoro is the cover star. The yummy mummy looks dazzling in two houndstooth printed outfits. For the first shots, she rocks a monochrome kimono and wide leg pants with subtle makeup accentuating her charming […] The post Lilian Esoro covers The Celebrity Shoot Magazine new Edition appeared first on BellaNaija. Read Full Story
You've seen how the league's best point guards stacked up against one another, learning whether Russell Westbrook or James Harden reigned supreme and how far down in the pecking order Stephen Curry sits on the heels of back-to-back MVPs. You've counted down toward the best shooting guard of the bunch, moving past plenty of high-scoring 2s along the way.
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Colorado Springs police have obtained an arrest warrant for a suspect in a double shooting on Sunday that killed one and critically wounded the other.
Police are searching for 34-year-old William Camacho Jr. They described him as a Hispanic male who is 5’9″ and 160 to 185 pounds. He has black hair, brown eyes and a tattoo along his forehead hairline that is visible when his hair is short.
On Sunday around 9:15 p.m., officers responded to Airport Road west of South Powers Boulevard after reports of a shooting. A woman was dead on scene and a man was suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Police said the shooting was not random.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Colorado Springs Police Department at 719-444-7000. Anonymous tips can be given to Crime Stoppers at 719-634-7867 or 1-800-222-8477.
On Saturday, there was a separate double shooting in the Springs that was similarly not random. A suspect is in custody in that case.
Headley will not be a part of Friday's starting nine for Game 2 of the ALDS against Cleveland, Buster Olney of ESPN reports.
Manager Joe Girardi will turn to Jacoby Ellsbury in the DH spot following Thursday's 4-0 loss. During that contest, Headley went 0-for-2 with one walk.
Lana Del Rey is all smiles as she hits the red carpet at the 2018 ASCAP Pop Music Awards held on Monday (April 23) in Beverly Hills, Calif.
The 32-year-old Lust for Life singer was joined by The Chainsmokers – Andrew Taggart and Alex Pall, Billie Eilish, Wyclef Jean, Chantel Jeffries, Kandi Burruss, Neil Portnow, Portugal. The Man, Desmond Child and Leland at the event recognizing four impressive songwriting talents for their individual achievement.
Andrew took home an award for his contributions (“1-800-273-8255,” “Something Just Like This,” “Closer,” “Paris”) and Lana was honored with the ASCAP Global Impact Award, presented to her by Father John Misty, whom Lana declared was her favorite artist.
ASCAP also named Ed Sheeran‘s “Shape of You,” which Steve Mac co-wrote with Kandi and Tameka Harris, song of the year.
Assistant DA in North Carolina facing drug charges
GASTONIA, N.C. (AP) — Authorities say an assistant North Carolina district attorney has been arrested on several drug charges.
News outlets report police in Waxhaw said officers stopped Gaston County Assistant District Attorney James Brandon Graham on Sunday. The Union County Sheriff's Office said Graham was stopped for speeding, having an expired tag and an inspection violation.
According to a police report, officers found heroin and methamphetamine inside his car, as well as a syringe which contained heroin.
The 47-year-old Graham is charged with possessing heroin, possessing methamphetamine, possessing drug paraphernalia as well as the traffic violations.
Graham is free on a $1,000 bond. It's not known if he has an attorney.
District Attorney Locke Bell wouldn't say whether Graham was still employed by his office, adding that Graham did handle drug cases.
Kahumana Farm in Waianae has been serving the community with a variety of programs for more than 40 years. This weekend, the farm is having their 5th Annual Farm Festival Fundraiser. Lala Nuss joins us to talk about this really great free family event.
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A $1 million winning ticket in the Virginia Lottery's New Year's Millionaire Raffle was purchased at the 7-Eleven at 4601 West Broad Street. It was one of three $1 million tickets.
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After New York City's comptroller refused to sign off on a $6.4 million contract for the NYPD to buy body cameras because the contract with supplier VieVu is being investigated, there was some hope TASER International might win the contract. But now the police department says it's going through with the purchase anyway, which minimizes the chance TASERwill emerge victorious.
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Andre the Giant was an extraordinary human being who lived an extraordinary life. https://t.co/tBAwhXqep3 — Vince McMahon (@VinceMcMahon) February 2, 2018
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I am at the moment in the land of the free and the home of the brave – Hungary, that is – and what an extraordinary place it is! The atmosphere of a Renoir painting, with people happily going about their business within one of the most beautiful cities in the world. The repulsive BBC hag, with her vile,vicious and disgusting accusations, really demonstrates the sickness on the left which stands for nothing other than nihilism and stupidity. The reality is that a government owes not a thing to the non-citizens of the rest of the world, while its citizens are hoping for nothing other than to be made safe from invaders from foreign cultures who will never assimilate and will ruin for all time the peace and cohesion of the existing polity.
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DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) — One of two men imprisoned for the 1983 robbery killing of an Iowa bartender is getting another chance to challenge his conviction with the trial court.
The Quad-City Times reports the Iowa Court of Appeals has sent 57-year-old B.C. “Basil” Pendleton’s case back to Scott County District Court in Davenport.
The appellate court ruled Pendleton didn’t get an adequate opportunity to argue against a summary judgment, and that the court record is incomplete.
Pendleton and 58-year-old Daryl Hollins were separately convicted of the shooting death of 56-year-old Carol Stinger during a robbery of the St. Louis House, a Davenport tavern. Both men were sentenced to life terms without parole possibility.
Pendleton has argued that two witnesses have recanted their statements to police or testimony at his trial.
As Mercury joins the Sun in the financial area of your chart today you are advised to think carefully before embarking on a new money-making venture. That does not mean that it’s wrong but you will need a workable plan to turn your big idea into cash.
Minor call sends firefighters to Colleton Prep | News | The Press and Standard
Colleton County Fire-Rescue personnel were called to Colleton Prep Wednesday at approximately 7:30 a.m. when an air conditioner in the school’s gym malfunctioned.
The fire call to the school brought a heavy contingent of fire vehicles and personnel, requiring the Colleton County Sheriff’s Office to dispatch deputies to the area to shut down Academy Drive.
Colleton County Fire-Rescue Chief Barry McRoy pointed out that the gym is a stand-alone building with the classrooms and administrative offices located in other buildings on the campus.
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (AP) — The aerialist wife of daredevil Nik Wallenda is preparing for a stunt that will have her hanging by her teeth from a helicopter over Niagara Falls.
Thursday morning's performance comes on the fifth anniversary of Nik Wallenda's televised high-wire walk over Niagara Falls.
Plans call for Erendira (AR'-en-deer-uh) Wallenda to be tethered by her waist as she performs a series of maneuvers on a hoop suspended from a helicopter 300 feet (91 meters) above the water. At one point she'll hang from her toes. At another, her teeth.
The Wallendas say the stunt will break a height record Nik Wallenda set in 2011 when he hung by his teeth 250 feet (76 meters) above Silver Dollar City in Branson, Missouri.
The Niagara County Legislature set aside $35,000 for the act last month.
Two men from Gramercy and LaPlace were indicted Jan. 26 by a federal grand jury on charges of distributing and conspiring to distribute methamphetamine, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office in New Orleans. The indictment was unsealed Wednesday (Jan. 31).
According to the indictment, Thorne Brown, 30, of Gramercy (known as Gucci), and Edwin Watson, 36, of LaPlace (known as Pete), had conspired between at least Oct. 9 and Jan. 25 to distribute and possess more than 50 grams of methamphetamine and more than 500 grams of a mixture containing the drug.
They're also charged with distributing those same amounts of the drug and drug mixture Oct. 17.
If convicted of the charges, each man could face 10 years to life in prison. They also face forfeiture of any property they obtained as a result of the alleged possession and sales of the drugs, and any property used in the commission of their crimes.
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WASHINGTON — Republicans on Capitol Hill mostly steered clear of lecturing the president Monday after a weekend where his tweets attacking special counsel Robert Mueller’s probe and celebrating the firing of FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe.
Instead, they insisted that President Donald Trump, no matter how much he rants, would not take the dramatic step of ordering Mueller to be fired.
Democrats are calling for legislation to protect the investigation, either as a standalone bill or as part of the must-pass government spending bill that is expected to come before the Congress before the end of the week.
But Republicans, while they don’t think that Mueller should be fired, have backed off earlier calls to legislate limits to the president’s ability to oust the special counsel.
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Dunn has allowed one run on five hits and one walk through 5.1 innings this spring.
Dunn had a disappointing 2017 season, finishing with a 4.47 ERA and 57 strikeouts across 50.1 innings. He'll look to rebound this year after an impressive start to spring training. Dunn figures to sit near the front end of Colorado's bullpen and should expect to see plenty of high-leverage innings during 2018.
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The voluptuous vixen was thrust into the world of showbiz when she dated the Power cast member, 42.
Despite their relationship not working out, the pair who share a five-year-old son are still in great terms and were both spotted at his birthday party last year, rocking superhero costumes.
50 isn’t the only famous musician the stunning Philippine beauty has dated.
She also enjoyed a brief romance with R&B crooner, Jason DeRulo.
The stirring speech by His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on the opening day of the World Government Summit on Sunday brought to the distinguished audience of world leaders and thinkers a deep understanding of the values and vision that has made the UAE a force to reckon with on the global arena. Combining breadth of vision, strength of conviction and eminence of thought, Shaikh Mohammad’s multi-contextual address on ‘How to Reignite the Region’s Development’ referenced many of the pressing contemporary challenges facing the region and the world — the true import of Islam, the impact of the United States’ Middle East policies, the need for Arab governments to align with probity, and the UAE’s national vision, to name some.
LEIPZIG, Germany — Bundesliga runner-up Leipzig has signed Portuguese winger Bruma from Turkish side Galatasaray.
Leipzig says the 22-year-old Bruma, whose full name is Armindo Tue Na Bangna, is getting a five-year deal to June 2022.
Leipzig sporting director Ralf Rangnick says, "Bruma fits perfectly in our game with his footballing and physical capabilities. He is quick, strong technically and he has an attacking mindset."
Bruma scored 15 goals and set up 20 more in 84 competitive games for Galatasaray.
The dramatic final rounds of the Scripps National Spelling Bee are set to begin.
Forty-one spellers advanced to Thursday's finals out of a field of 516 — by far the largest in the 93-year history of the competition. Scripps started a wild-card program this year that created a path to nationals for spellers who didn't win their regional bees, and some of the finalists got to the bee that way.
The past 13 champions and 18 of the last 22 have been Indian-American, and that trend could easily continue. Most of the consensus favorites in this year's bee have Indian heritage.
CLEVELAND (AP) — Bobby Word and Kenny Carpenter combined to score 36 points and Cleveland State tied a school record by hitting 14 3-pointers en route to a comfortable, 89-56 win over Division II-Notre Dame College on Sunday.
The Vikings launched 39 3-point attempts. Word led the barrage, hitting 4 of 13 from distance. Shawn Christian, who hit 3 of 6 attempts from deep, and Carpenter, who was 2 of 6, were the only other players to convert more than a single trey.
Cleveland State (3-6) shot 33 of 69 from the field and forced 30 turnovers, turning them into 32 points. Word finished with 19 points while Carpenter added 17 and grabbed eight boards. Tyree Appleby added 12 points and collected four of the Vikings’ 19 steals.
Notre Dame College, from South Euclid, Ohio, got 23 points from Halil Parks, who hit 4 of 9 from behind the 3-point arc.
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Police say a drunk driver caused an accident in the Bronx early Saturday that left a man dead and several other people injured.It happened shortly before 3 a.m.. at the intersection of Burke Avenue and Bronx Park East in the Williamsbridge section.The driver of a black Jeep T-boned a Nissan Altima sedan, collided with a second occupied vehicle, then spun around and struck two parked cars, investigators said.The driver of the first vehicle that was struck was pronounced dead at the scene. He was identified as 31-year-old Shiquan Dunn of the Bronx.A 28-year-old female passenger in the car was taken to Jacobi Hospital in stable condition.The driver of the second vehicle that was struck, a 48-year-old woman, was also taken to the hospital in stable condition.The driver of the Jeep, 54-year-old Andres Mayora, was hospitalized in stable condition and charged with DWI.----------
DETROIT — Michigan State Police officials say they now believe four shootings on Detroit’s freeway system are linked to the same suspect or suspects.
The agency’s Metro Detroit post says a woman recently reported that her car was hit by gunfire on Thursday along Interstate 94 on the city’s east side. Police say the gunfire occurred on the same day and in the same area as three other shootings.
One of the shootings along I-94 left a driver with a leg wound. Three other vehicles were struck but drivers weren’t injured.
Police say they’re looking for a silver or grey sedan seen at some of the shootings.
Extra police patrols have been added to area freeways.
A Richmond man wanted on rape charges was arrested in Newport News Monday, according to a news release from the Richmond Police Department.
Defrederick Young, Jr., 35, had been wanted for a rape that occurred in Richmond in 2016, the release stated. He had been on the run for at least a year, according to Chris Leuer, deputy U.S. Marshal, in the release.
He was arrested by U.S. Marshals and Newport News police about 5 p.m. at a house in the 600 block of 46th Street, Leuer said.
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Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev signed the law “On Ratification of the Agreement between the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Republic of Tajikistan on Certain Sections of the Uzbek-Tajik State Border” on July 3.
The law was passed by the legislative chamber of the parliament of Uzbekistan on May 31 and approved by the Senate on June 28.
The agreement on certain sections of the Uzbek-Tajik state border was signed during the state visit of the Uzbek president to Dushanbe on March 9.
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LONDON, Dec 11 (Reuters) - The following FTSE 100 companies will go ex-dividend on Thursday, after which investors will no longer qualify for the latest dividend payout. According to Reuters calculations at current market prices, the effect of the resulting adjustment to prices by market-makers would take 0.7 points off the index. COMPANY (RIC) DIVIDEND STOCK OPTION IMPACT (pence) Associated 29.65 0.40 British Foods 3I Group 8 0.30 Among FTSE 250 companies going ex-dividend are: COMPANY (RIC) DIVIDEND (pence) Assura 0.66 N Brown Group 5.67 Ferrexpo 3.3 (USc) Mitchells & Butler 5 Marston's 4.8 Mercantile Investment Trust 10.5 (Reporting by Julien Ponthus, Editing by Helen Reid)
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British repair and insurance firm HomeServe (HSV.L) said it expected full-year profit to come in at the upper end of market expectations, helped by growth across its businesses.
Analysts on average were expecting adjusted pretax profit in the range of 105 million pounds to 112 million pounds ($131 million-$140 million) for the year to March 31, according to a company-compiled consensus.
HomeServe, which sells cover for household emergencies such as boiler breakdowns and burst water pipes, said the UK business, its largest unit, saw customer growth of 1 percent, while customer retention remained strong at 80 percent.
Income per customer continued to increase in the region, the company said, adding that it anticipated income per customer to increase further in the next financial year as customers buy wider cover.
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WWE Smackdown Live takes place tonight from Louisville, Kentucky. Set for the show is a 6-Way #1 Contenders Match for the WWE Title between Sami Zayn, Luke Harper, Dolph Ziggler, Erick Rowan, Mojo Rawley and Jinder Mahal.
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SALT LAKE CITY – Police released photos of a suspect who allegedly pulled up political yard signs, and pulled a gun on a neighbor who confronted him.
Around 2:30 p.m. Sunday afternoon, police received reports of a man pulling out Planned Parenthood signs near F Street in Salt Lake City’s Avenues.
When someone confronted the suspect. the situation quickly escalated.
“Our suspect pulled out a gun and pointed it at him,” Salt Lake Police Lt. Russ Amott said.
Police released photos of the suspect Monday in hopes that he will be identified.
In the pictures, the suspect appears to be a male in his late thirties or forties. He is pictured wearing black jogging pants, a light black and grey jacket, and has on sunglasses and a baseball cap.
Anyone with information on the suspect is asked to contact the Salt Lake City Police Department at 801-799-3000 and reference case number 18-47325.
PHUKET: Police are investigating the death of a 28-year-old Chinese tourist whose body was found in a hotel pool at Kamala early yesterday morning (Dec 30).
Capt Prasert Thongprom of the Kamala Police was notified of the man’s death at about 3am.
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On June 15 at 1 pm, Mia Halter, a conservationist who manages the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in southeastern Massachusetts, will discuss technical and financial assistance for shellfish aquaculturaturalists at Edgartown town hall. The assistance to be discussed hails from the federal Environmental Quality Incentives Program. The program “helps growers adopt best management practices that address natural resource concerns associated with their operations,” according to a press release. After adherence to elements of a contract are verified, program participants may be compensated for “delineation markers, gear waste disposal, gear cycling, environmental monitoring, and record keeping,” the release states. NRCS is part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Forte (knee/toe) won't play Sunday against the Browns.
With Forte missing his second straight game, Bilal Powell and Elijah McGuire, who were both very effective against the Jaguars in Week 4, are in line to head the Jets' rushing attack this weekend. Powell should draw the start at running back Sunday on the heels of his 21-carry, 163-yard effort in the team's 23-20 overtime win a week earlier. Powell also hauled in four passes for 27 yards in the contest, giving him another avenue for production if the Browns offer more resistance on the ground.
Police are searching for a couple they say are recruiting teens from an Edmond high school into a prostitution ring.Authorities issued warrants for the arrests of, who police call, "one of the most well-known pimps in Oklahoma City at one time," 45-year-old Germaine Coulter, and one of his main alleged prostitutes, 35-year-old Elizabeth Andrade.Police said the two have been recruiting Edmond Santa Fe students to work for them from the inside.According to court documents, police arrested Andrade in a prostitution sting. When they did, they discovered alarming photos of young girls on her cell phone. Some of those photos included two teenage Santa Fe students.The court documents allege one of the teens was present for encounters between Andrade and a John. The teen was paid as well but gave the money to Coulter.Now, police are looking for Coulter and Andrade - both are on the run.
JACKSON, Miss. -- Mississippi's governor has signed the nation's tightest abortion restrictions into law.
Republican Gov. Phil Bryant signed House Bill 1510 on Monday afternoon. It becomes law immediately and bans most abortions after 15 weeks' gestation. Bryant has frequently said he wants Mississippi to be the "safest place in America for an unborn child."
The law's only exceptions are if a fetus has health problems making it "incompatible with life" outside of the womb at full term, or if a pregnant woman's life or a "major bodily function" is threatened by pregnancy. Pregnancies resulting from rape and incest aren't exempted.
Abortion rights advocates are calling the law unconstitutional because it limits abortion before fetuses can live outside the womb. The owner of Mississippi's only abortion clinic opposes the law and has pledged to sue.
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Our week of art begins with the Seasons of the St. Louis River Photo Contest at Barker's Island a chance to celebrate the beauty of the St. Louis River and the tireless cleanup efforts that make it possible.
On Friday, Allen Killian-Moore hosts Saltless Sea Cinema Presents: Flickerings, complete with short films shot and projected on actual 16mm film and "selected in secret under moonlight and revealed at the event."
Saturday, the Handmade Holiday Market gives you a chance to check out the work of local artists and craftspeople like
Glørud Design, Dave Hanlon, Karin Kramer and more at the Duluth Folk School.
Annie's art book recommendations continue this week with a tome called Monograph by Chris Ware. The promotional copy actually reads "A flabbergasting experiment in publishing hubris, Monograph charts the art and literary world's increasing tolerance for the language of the empathetic doodle directly through the work of one of its most esthetically constipated practitioners."
A teenager learned his punishment Monday for killing a pregnant woman in Detroit.
The 16-year-old has been sentenced to 25-60 years in prison after pleading guilty to second-degree murder.
Prosecutors say Amanda Benton was beaten in September, driven to a vacant home in Detroit and set on fire.
She was five months pregnant, and her body found in the abandoned home.
The teen was originally charged with first-degree murder, along with Jacob Barnes, whose trial begins in May.
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) — There are two new members of the Mississippi House of Representatives.
On Monday, Cheikh Taylor and Kevin Ford were sworn in. They were both elected during November special elections.
Taylor will be representing House District 38, completing the term of Tyrone Ellis, who retired.
Ford will be representing House District 54, completing the term of Alex Monsour, who was elected as a Vicksburg alderman.
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Rescue operation by local volunteers and youth from Gujar tribe continue on second day to recover dead bodies of two persons who were hit by avalanche at Lawari top. A man and his son working for the PTCL are reported killed after an avalanche buried them on near Lowari top on Chitral side. SHO police station Ashriat told that Noor Uddin and his son Ubaidullah, residents of Naghra in Drosh, were working as watchmen of the PTCL tower on the Lowari top.
They were hit by an avalanche near the top of the snow-bound pass when they were going to work at PTCL tower at Lawari top. He said that his son in law survived miraculously and success to reach PS Ashriat who informed police and they started rescue operation from Thursday which is still continue but due to bad weather and rain it creates hurdles in the way of rescue. But independent sources revealed on phone from Lawari top that no rescue team officially has been sent to the area except local volunteers.
Peterson says he'd consider pay cut with Vikings
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EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) Adrian Peterson says he believes he's fit to play several more seasons in the NFL, even if that's elsewhere from Minnesota.
The 31-year-old Peterson finished his 10th season with the Vikings with only 72 yards on 37 rushes over three games.
After surgery on the torn meniscus in his right knee, Peterson returned for one game only to be sidelined again for the last two weeks because of an aggravation of the injury.
Peterson said Monday he was unable to play, even if the Vikings remained in contention for the playoffs.
Carrying an $18 million salary cap hit on his contract for 2017, Peterson is uncertain to come back at his age with the team's other needs. He said he'd consider a pay cut to return.
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Herve Leger Founder That's a Wrap Bandage Dress Designer Dead at 60
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Herve Leroux, the famed designer who concocted the bandage dress, has died.
Leroux's famed dress became must-wear for models and actresses in the 2000s. The New York Times broke down the garment this way ... "elastic strips of fabric sewn together to make girdle-tight dresses."
Leroux was a go-to designer for stars like Taylor Swift, Jessica Chastain, Sofia Vergara and Cate Blanchett.
He cut his teeth at fashion houses like Fendi and Chanel before venturing out on his own. Cindy Crawford modeled his clothes as far back as 1993.
As a big name is fired from ABC news for filing a mistaken report about Trump's pre-election Russian contacts, inaccurate news stories are undermining trust in the federal investigation into it
It has been a difficult few days for the American media. In the past week or so, journalists have made three major screw-ups in their coverage of the investigation into the Trump team’s links to Russia.
ABC news has suspended its venerable chief investigative correspondent Brian Ross for mistakenly reporting that Mike Flynn, the former National Security Advisor, would testify that Donald Trump directed him to make contact with Russian officials before the election.
That would have provided the clearest evidence yet of campaign ties to Russia, but the network later clarified that the request was in fact to look into ways that relations with Russia could be repaired - a rather different prospect....
MEXICO CITY, April 13 At least 12 people were killed and eight were injured on Thursday following a head-on collision in southwestern Mexico between a bus and a fuel tanker truck which exploded, seriously burning some of the victims, authorities said.
Rescue workers were still recovering bodies from the crash site and the death total was expected to climb, said a spokeswoman for federal police in Petacalco just inside the state border of Guerrero and neighboring Michoacan.
"Some of them were burned to a crisp," the spokeswoman said.
At least eight people were also injured in the collision, some of them critically, the spokeswoman said.
Police said the bus was travelling to the Pacific coast when it hit the tanker, which had left the Lazaro Cardenas area en route toward the interior of Mexico. It was not immediately clear what had caused the collision, the spokeswoman said. (Reporting by Dave Graham; Editing by Lisa Shumaker)
CHULA VISTA, Calif. (AP) -- Sophia Schubert birdied the first hole and cruised to a 6-and-5 victory over Albane Valenzuela in the final of the 117th U.S. Women's Amateur Championship on Sunday.
The 21-year-old Schubert, of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, who will be a senior at Texas, is the first Longhorn to win the title since Kelli Kuehne won two straight in 1995 and 1996. She also ended a streak of nine straight teenage champions.
Valenzuela, 19, the reigning Pac-12 champion as a freshman at Stanford, was bidding to become the first winner from Switzerland and the first Cardinal to win in 34 years. She also birdied No. 1, but it was on the second round of the 36-hole final, the 19th hole, and was the only hole she won. It came after Schubert ended the first round at the San Diego Country Club plus-4.
Schubert had a birdie on the 22nd hole and closed it out with a birdie on the 29th hole and a par on the 31st. She finished with six birdies and had bogies on the 21st and 27th holes.
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SOUTH SALT LAKE – Police are investigating a stabbing in South Salt Lake after a 65-year-old man died following a fight with his son.
According to Gary Keller with the South Salt Lake Police Department, the incident occurred near 2700 S. 300 E. Monday at around 6:32 p.m.
Keller stated that the victim and his 38-year-old son were in an argument when the father was fatally stabbed.
The son called police after the incident occurred, and was taken into custody.
Details regarding what sparked the argument were unknown at the time of this report.
Fox 13 has a crew on the way to the scene and will post updates as they become available.
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Belton and Temple ISD are joining together for an employee incentive program called "Perks for Paws" that will provide certain benefits for district employees.
One of the incentives will be discounts offered by local business on purchases or services.
Belton and Temple ISD are asking local business to participate in the program.
Belton and Temple ISD have more than 2,500 staff which include teachers and administrators.
The Perks for Paws program will consist of an employee webpage where the discounts or savings from local business will be posted.
Participation in the Perks for Paws is open to all business in and around the city of Belton and Temple.
If you are interested in joining the program, click here.
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So much for a summer break!
Before he begins filming the fifth season of ABC's black-ish, Anthony Anderson will host the 2018 NBA Awards on TNT June 25. The show will be broadcast live from the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, Calif., and it will honor the league's top performers from the 2017-2018 season. Anderson has plenty of experience; in addition to hosting ABC's To Tell the Truth (returning June 10), he's emceed the BET Awards, the NAACP Image Awards and other Hollywood events.
Anderson succeeds Drake, who hosted the inaugural event last year.
The second annual NBA Awards, presented by Kia, will feature current and former NBA players. Additionally, the Sports Emmy Award-winning Inside the NBA studio team of Charles Barkley, Ernie Johnson, Shaquille O'Neal and Kenny Smith will be integrated throughout the ceremony.
Additional details, including performers and presenters, will be announced at a later date.
Imagine waking to the sound of crashing waves on the beach, the aura of soft summer breezes, and witnessing the brilliant array of colors as the sun descends! Introducing one of the very few of Florida Oceanfront Estates surrounded by water on the Treasure Coast. This one of a kind masterpiece has been skillfully constructed with poured concrete including the roof and comprising of five bedrooms, eight bathrooms and over 9,000 square feet of pure beauty. She has grand staircases, spectacular chandelier's, carved corbels, stone arches, ceiling medallions, authentic hand carved white imported Italian Marble throughout and expansive arched windows with water views from every room. The kitchen is stylish yet functional with two of almost every appliance, master suite is over 2,000 square feet, study, gym, 8-seat home theatre, butler's pantry, five marble fireplaces, custom pool with waterfall, indoor circular drive for six cars, craft room, elevator, gated community and docks for the boat coming soon.
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Police say the death of an 18-year-old man in Prince Albert over the weekend is not suspicious.
Paramedics were called to the 1500 block of 10 Avenue West around 10:10 on Sunday morning. When they arrived, they found the body of a man.
The exact cause of his death has not been determined, but police say foul play is not suspected.
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A Holme House prisoner has been found dead inside the Stockton jail.
A probe is under way after Stephen Lawrence Hodgson died in custody on Saturday.
The 38-year-old appeared in court last year over claims he raided five pubs in one night.
He allegedly targeted Yarm’s Bluebell, Eaglescliffe’s Eagle, Thornaby’s The Roundel, The Sutton Arms in Elton and Elm Tree Social Club.
A spokesperson for the Ministry of Justice said: “ HMP Holme House prisoner Stephen Lawrence Hodgson died in custody on Saturday 12 August 2017.
“As with all deaths in custody there will be an independent investigation by the Prisons and Probation Ombudsman.”
Teesside Coroner’s Service said an inquest is expected to be held.
A coach at British Canoeing was suspended in December after a formal complaint, the BBC has reported.
An independent investigation into the complaint is still underway, the report said.
"We can confirm that, in response to a formal complaint in December 2016, a member of our performance team has been suspended," a British Canoeing spokesperson told the BBC.
"As a result, a full and independent investigation was immediately initiated. British Canoeing will not be making any further comment until this process has been concluded."
British sport has been rocked by allegations of bullying and sexism in elite performance programmes with concerns raised that the push for medals had come at the expense of athlete welfare.
(Reporting by Hardik Vyas in Bengaluru; Editing by Peter Rutherford)
They went 9-10 against the Indians last season, the third time in four years they lost the season series. They have not swept a four-game series against Cleveland since 1991.
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LONDON, Aug 14 (IFR) - Matthew Tehan has been hired by Houlihan Lokey as a managing director in the US advisory firm's Sydney office, leading the firm's capital markets group in Australia.
He joins from Credit Suisse where he has spent 17 years, most recently as co-head of debt and derivatives in the bank's capital markets solutions group in Sydney. He has also worked in New York.
Houlihan Lokey has been expanding its capital markets business in recent months, hiring three managing directors this year, including Tehan. The other two were in New York and London. The team now has 35 professionals in all. (Reporting by Christopher Spink)
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Punxsutawney Phil's shadow sighting means more cold and snowy weather ahead.
With recent plummeting temperatures there's nothing better than nourishing comfort foods. As everyone can attest the ultimate nostalgic dish is meatloaf. Nobody's meatloaf recipe is better than your mother's, but if she's not around these heart-warming versions, from basic to creative, come up next best.
Lakeshore Community Chorus invites singers to audition for its fall season.
The eighth-year ensemble, directed by W. Gene Coburn and Nancy Plantinga, will begin its season with a “Sunday Sing Through” Sept. 10 at First Congregational Church of Saugatuck, 296 Hoffman St., from 2 to 5 p.m. The event will give members an opportunity to get acquainted with the music and their peers.
Weekly Thursday rehearsals from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. start at the church Sept. 14.
The chorus will perform a collaborative concert with the New Century Chorale in Grand Blanc Nov. 5.
Its fall season will conclude with local Holiday Reflection concerts Saturday, Dec. 2, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 3 at p.m. Members will also perform for Resthaven Maplewood residents in Holland this December.
Singers interested in auditioning should contact Nancy (616) 405 3399 or lakeshorecommunitychorus@gmail.com. For more information, visit lakeshorecommunitychorus.org.
A judge sentenced a former Arizona fire captain to two life terms in prison on Monday for killing his ex-wife, her mother and another person in a case that remained unsolved for over a decade. David Watson, who worked for the Tucson Fire Department, cried as he told a Pima County judge that he was innocent.
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The Portland Trail Blazers have announced their schedule for the 2017-2018 regular season.
The schedule was released Monday. The season starts for Portland on the road against the Phoenix Suns on Oct. 18.
The first home game for the Blazers is set for Oct. 24 at the Moda Center against the New Orleans Pelicans.
The Blazers will play 10 of their first 14 games at the Moda Center to begin the season, but seven of the team’s final 10 games will be on the road.
The NBA champion Golden State Warriors will make the trip to Portland on Feb. 14 and March 9. Lebron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers make their only appearance in Portland on March 15.
The Los Angeles Lakers will also only play in Portland once this season, on Nov. 2.
The full schedule is online at nba.com/blazers.
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Saints' Alvin Kamara voted Rookie of the Year
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NEW ORLEANS- The fans' votes are in and Alvin Kamara has been voted Rookie of the Year.
Kamara won the fans' vote for the Pepsi Rookie of Year, it was announced Friday in Minnesota.
The football player had 1,554 yards from scrimmage and scored 13 touchdowns. WWL reports that Karma was a major pickup in many fantasy football leagues.
Kamara was a third-round choice out of Tennessee following an injury-plagued collegiate career.
An updated list of salaries for Wichita teachers and administrators includes raises that are part of new contracts approved last month. File photo
March 29 Indian shares ended higher for a second consecutive session on Wednesday as strong foreign investments into the country continued, although broader gains were capped ahead of the earnings season.
The broader NSE index ended 0.47 percent higher at 9,143.80 while the benchmark BSE index closed 0.41 percent higher at 29,531.43
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The England wicketkeeper conceded the good work done in the last two years in danger of being wasted after a string of bad publicity and he accepted the negative publicity is in danger or breaking the trust between the team and fans.
England have been buried under a blizzard of bad headlines following heir latest late night indiscretions last Thursday night going into Friday morning ahead of the third Test.
And asked whether he felt the side had let down Root, Bairstow, speaking at a Yorkshire Tea sponsored event in Perth, said: “I think everyone realises that is something we have done. Not just him, but we move on from that now and that is something that has happened and been dealt with and we’ve got a chance as a group of men to go out there and front up.
“We need to rebuild the trust we had built over the last few years. And that starts on Thursday morning. You rebuild it by winning games of cricket. You have to go out and win games and that starts at training and then in the Test.”
Ronaldo received two yellow cards - one for taking off his shirt and the other for diving. Not taking kindly to this, he shoved the referee
Cristiano Ronaldo was banned for five matches for pushing the referee after he was shown a red card against Barcelona in Real Madrid's 3-1 Spanish Super Cup first leg victory on Sunday, the Spanish Football Federation said on Monday.
Ronaldo was sent off in bizarre fashion, collecting a yellow card for taking his shirt off during a goal celebration before being shown a second for diving.
Upset by referee Ricardo De Burgos Bengoetxea's decision to dismiss him, Ronaldo shoved the official, which landed him in further hot water.
The Spanish Football Federation issued Ronaldo with a 3,005 euro ($3,543.20) fine and a four match suspension in addition to the automatic one game ban the player was due to serve for his red card.
NICOSIA, Cyprus — A Cyprus first-division match between APOEL Nicosia and AEL Limassol was interrupted for more than an hour, attracted riot police, and finished amid near-empty stands on Monday.
Referee Demetris Mashias halted play late into the first half in Limassol after a ballboy appeared to have been hurt. He was taken away by ambulance to a private clinic.
The match resumed a half hour later until Mashias again whistled a stop when fans began showering the pitch with flares. Some opposing fans then made it to the edge of the pitch and began hurling objects at each other. Police in full riot gear moved in to keep them apart.
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La Salle’s Henry Kavanaugh moves out to the way of the ball while at bat against Long Beach Wilson during the semifinals of the CIF-SS Division 3 baseball playoffs at Arcadia County Park in Arcadia, Calif. on Tuesday, May 29, 2018. La Salle defeated Long Beach Wilson, 3-2. (Correspondent photo by Trevor Stamp)
ONEKAMA — The Onekama Consolidated Schools students in grades 4 to 8 recently participated in a private showing of the film Hidden Figures at The Vogue Theatre. Hidden Figures is […]
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PRESENTS are gathering under Ray White Real Estate's Giving Tree this festive season.
But the principal of the Maryborough business, Guy Meredith, is hoping for a few more gifts before Santa comes to collect on December 22.
For the past five years, Mr Meredith and his team, in conjunction with the Rotary Club of Maryborough Sunrise, have had an annual Giving Tree, allowing members of the public to help those who are less fortunate.
This year the team is hoping there will be more gifts than ever to spread a bit of Christmas cheer.
Elise Barkett has generously made dozens of stuffed toys throughout the year.
From bears to dolls and even an octopus, she's been hard at working making the handmade creations.
The team said it was great to see people giving so generously during the festive season.
Mr Meredith said the public could drop presents off at the Kent St business.
Protesters listen during a "Peace and Sanity" rally Sunday Aug. 13, 2017, in New York, as speakers address white supremacy violence in Charlottesville, Va., yesterday. Bebeto Matthews AP Photo
Tom Cruise did what he does best this weekend and came up a bit short during a stunt for his highly-anticipated 6th version of his Mission Impossible movies.
The 55-year-old actor was in London Sunday when he attempted to leap from a rigging onto a building but he fell short of the mark and hit the building pretty damn hard. Cruise attempts to walk off the injury but doesn’t make it very far until he collapses to the ground in obvious pain. He was later pulled away by crew members on the safety team.
There ins’t any news on the severity of the injury and there is still no word on why the stunt double wasn’t out there.
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Two Joplin Eagles signed their letters of intent Friday to continue their athletic careers in college. Both of them are soccer players, and both of them are going to be playing at Central Methodist University.
Jonathan Loden and Garrett Nimmo signed Friday to play their college soccer with the Eagles. Loden has been named Joplin's team MVP the last two seasons, while Nimmo has earned 1st team All-Conference and 1st team All-District honors the last two years.
"It's amazing," Loden says, "I've played with him since he was in kindergarten. We've always played together and so I'm just so excited that we get this opportunity."
"I'm really excited for it you know," Nimmo adds, "I've had a great four years here and really enjoyed playing with these guys. I'm excited to move on for a new experience and keep moving up."
Authorities in Connecticut have arrested a man suspected of robbing 10 Dollar Tree and Dollar General stores across the nation, including one in Coeur d'Alene.
Following a robbery in Connecticut, the Connecticut State Parole Office identified the suspect as 53-year-old David D. Hunter of Enfield Connecticut. Connecticut law enforcement officials along with the FBI were able to track Hunter to a casino in eastern Indiana. The FBI, working with the Lawrenceburg Police Department in Indiana, took Hunter into custody at the casino without incident. Hunter is being held by the FBI on federal charges.
This is a joint investigation involving many law enforcement agencies across the country who have worked hard to identify and arrest Hunter. The investigation is ongoing.
The ladies of Twitter never fail to brighten our days with their brilliant ― but succinct ― wisdom. Each week, HuffPost Women rounds up hilarious 140-character musings. For this week’s great tweets from women, scroll through the list below. Then visit our Funniest Tweets From Women page for our past collections.
HUMBLE, Texas — Court records show a Houston-area woman is accused of placing a plastic bag over the head of her 1-year-old son and sending video of the abuse to relatives because she was upset that the child's father had a new girlfriend.
Twenty-three-year-old Jamelle Peterkin of Humble appeared in court Monday on a charge of endangering a child.
The boy's aunt, Ra'Neicha Broadnax, told KTRK-TV in Houston that in recent days she received videos and pictures from Peterkin also showing the child being slapped.
Broadnax said Peterkin indicated she was angry about the father's new girlfriend.
Records show Peterkin also placed a plastic bag in the child's mouth.
The current condition of the child is not detailed in the report.
The first-seeded Boston Celtics dropped Game 1 of their opening round playoff series against the Chicago Bulls, and you don’t need to be a trained lip-reader to decipher how this young fan feels about it.
MEXICO CITY, March 30 Mexico's central bank raised its benchmark interest rate for the fifth meeting in a row on Thursday, but policymakers slowed the pace of hikes on the back of a rally in the peso.
The board of the Banco de Mexico unanimously decided to raise its main rate by a quarter percentage point to 6.50 percent, as expected by 15 of 24 analysts surveyed by Reuters, the bank said in a statement.
The central bank had hiked in 50-basis point moves in its previous four meetings. (Reporting by Michael O'Boyle and Gabriel Stargardter)
CNBC's Steve Liesman reports on the Bank of England saying that they may be bringing larger-than-expected rate hikes in their upcoming monetary policy moves.
Recipe of the Month: Scallops Alfredo
Ingredients:
1 stick of butter
1 cup grated cheese
1 egg yolk
1 pint heavy cream
Salt/ pepper/garlic power to taste
In a sauce pan combine butter, heavy cream, egg yolk and grated cheese. Add a dash of pepper, garlic powder and salt. Simmer until cooked (thickened). Put aside.
Pan fry scallops in olive oil until cooked and browned (2 min on each side). Take off heat.
Boil pasta of choice. Pour alfredo sauce over pasta until pasta is coated.
Coat scallops with alfredo sauce. Serve over pasta.
Thank you again to Christine Santaniello www.facebook.com/yogawithchristine or yogawithchristine.com
Rick Ross continues to push his new album ‘Rather You Than Me‘ as he hits the strip club for his latest visual “She On My Dick” featuring Gucci Mane. Directed by Ryan Snyder.
The Air Jordan 1 Mid will have a few different colorways being released during Spring ’18. One of the first ones will be the gym red. Featuring the Chicago theme, Gym Red, white and black. Red surrounding the mudguard, side panels, eye stay, heel and collar area. Black on the tongue and white swoosh, sole toe area to complete the design. You can pick them up for $110 at select retailers in Japan now, The US release date is coming soon.
Wells Fargo & Company MN reduced its stake in Quad Graphics, Inc by 0.7% during the first quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 151,857 shares of the business services provider's stock after selling 1,147 shares during the period.
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Born at the intersection of art and science, "The Nature of Forgetting" bursts with creativity, joy, and heartache. Theatre Re collaborated with London neuroscientist Kate Jeffery to create a moving articulation of the countless dimensions of memory and amnesia, linking science with real life experiences. Through physical theatre and compelling live music, "The Nature of Forgetting" tells the story of Tom, a middle-aged father struggling in the early stages of dementia. The piece, and Tom’s memories, are a life-affirming journey into a weakened mind, where broken does not have to mean defeated. It is a journey of shining humanity and the celebration of a life well lived. "The Nature of Forgetting" premiered in January 2017 at the London International Mime Festival and ran to acclaim in August 2017 at the Edinburgh Fringe.
NORTH HAVERHILL, N.H. (AP) - A 19-year-old New Hampshire man has been charged with causing or aiding in the suicide of his roommate.
Police said 19-year-old Michael Buskey was found dead of a gunshot wound in the woods near his Plymouth apartment earlier this month. His death was determined to be a suicide.
WMUR-TV reports Parker Hogan was arraigned Tuesday. His lawyer entered not guilty pleas on the charge and on falsifying physical evidence.
Police say in court documents that Hogan helped plan Buskey's suicide. They say the two went into the woods near the apartment, where they practiced ways for Buskey to shoot himself.
Hogan left the woods, waited until he heard a gunshot and returned to find Buskey dead. He called police and Buskey's father the next morning.
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An 18-year-old died Friday in a crash on U.S. 80 eight miles west of Demopolis, State Troopers said.
Joshua Deshan Burrell of Demopolis was pronounced dead at the scene. He was not using a seatbelt.
Burrell was driving a 2012 Honda Civic that was struck by a 2006 Peterbilt tractor-trailer driven by Michael Dewayne Fudge, 47, of Dallas, Texas.
A third vehicle, a 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Sierra, was involved after the initial collision. The crash happened at 5:05 p.m., Senior Trooper Reginal King said in a press release. State Troopers are investigating the wreck.
Nine-year-old dies in Montgomery County crash.
MASSIVE traffic delays are building up along Port Rd after multiple vehicles, including a garbage truck, were involved in a crash on Tuesday morning.
Emergency services freed a man trapped in a truck following the smash, ironically outside the Road Safety Centre, at 6.30am.
The garbage truck also crashed into the fence of the Police Barracks.
Camera Icon Traffic backed up on Port Road. Picture: Matt Loxton/AAP Picture: News Corp Australia
There are no serious injuries but a female motorist will be taken to the Royal Adelaide Hospital after she was trapped by the legs, SA Police say.
Overall, four people were taken to the RAH in stable conditions.
City-bound lanes for motorists travelling along Port Rd have been reopened, after emergency services cleaned a fuel spill and heavy vehicle debris.
Motorists are urged to avoid the area completely, as traffic delays are expected to continue well into rush hour.
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Carrollton Baptist Church is a busy place during the Christmas season. From special events to mission fundraisers, there is always something to do during the month of December.
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With England teetering on the verge of crisis – a 2-0 home defeat by a raw Pakistan side would demand some change – James Anderson has defended the way he bowls against people who “think they might know better than me”.
Anderson, England’s Test vice-captain, also denied there was a problem with the Test team other than that they were “potentially low on confidence” after six defeats and no win in their past eight Tests, as well as refuting Michael Vaughan’s suggestion that Stuart Broad, or Anderson himself, should be dropped.
As England prepared to face Pakistan in the second Test, starting at Headingley tomorrow, Anderson, speaking in his quiet, very deliberate way that can be almost as menacing as his bouncer, said: “For me, I’d like to think that part of the skill of being a bowler is knowing what length on certain wickets you need to bowl.
(CNN) An explosion struck the Port Authority bus terminal at 42nd Street and Eighth Avenue on Monday morning, the New York Police Department said in a tweet.
The station is one of the busiest commuter hubs during rush hour.
The the A, C and E subway lines are being evacuated, NYPD Sgt. Brendan Ryan said.
One person is in custody, according to two NYPD sources with direct knowledge of the situation.
Preliminary information, according to two law enforcement sources, one local and one federal, indicates a pipe bomb may have unintentionally exploded. The person in custody appears to be injured, according to the federal law enforcement source.
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Local brewer Brian Paisley opened Paisley Meadery in 2015 and recently began offering lunch and dinner service to help introduce diners to the idea of swapping out wine for pairing mead with food.
National employment numbers for September from Statistics Canada, at a glance
OTTAWA — A quick look at September employment (previous month in brackets): Unemployment rate: 6.2 per cent (6.2) Employment rate: 61.6 per cent (61.6) Labour force participation rate: 65.6 per cent (65.7) Number unemployed: 1,214,100 (1,226,600) Number working: 18,454,100 (18,444,100) Youth (15-24 years) unemployment rate: 10.3 per cent (11.5) Men (25 plus) unemployment rate: 5.8 per cent (5.5) Women (25 plus) unemployment rate: 5.1 per cent (5.2) The Canadian Press
Kampf scored a goal on three shots during Sunday's overtime loss to St. Louis.
The marker was the Czech rookie's first in nine contests and gives him four on the season. Kampf's currently filling a fourth-line role for Chicago and shouldn't be relied upon for any sort of consistent offensive production.
William Christopher, who played Father Francis Mulcahy on the long-running TV series “M*A*S*H,” has died. He was 84.
Christopher’s agent, Robert Malcom, said the actor died early Saturday at his home in Pasadena, California. He told The Associated Press that Christopher’s wife, Barbara, said her husband died peacefully.
Malcom said Christopher was diagnosed with cancer more than a year ago and had been in hospice since the beginning of last week.
Christopher was best known as Army chaplain Mulcahy on “M*A*S*H,” the 1972-83 TV series set during the Korean War.
“Everyone adored him,” said fellow “M*A*S*H” actor Loretta Swit. “A great sense of humor and a great humanitarian. He became TV’s quintessential padre as Father Mulcahy on M*A*S*H. It was the most perfect casting ever known.”
He is survived by his wife and two sons.
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Two drivers lost their vehicles and licences for one week after being stopped for speeding on the same road, about an hour apart.
Both drivers were pulled over early Monday morning on Plank Line, north of Tillsonburg, where the speed limit is 60 km/h.
Oxford County OPP say the first driver was stopped at 2:46 a.m., after a radar device showed a speed of 120 km/h.
The other driver was stopped at 3:54 a.m., while heading in the opposite direction, after allegedly being tracked on radar at 124 km/h.
A 26-year-old Richmond Hill woman and a 41-year-old Brantford man are charged with racing, which carries potential penalties including licence suspensions, fines, demerit points and jail time.
The 2017 Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons, or ICAN. The group consists of close to 500 organizations in over 100 countries working toward global nuclear disarmament. As Henry Ridgwell reports, the award is widely seen as a political statement at a time of high geopolitical uncertainty.
BJD moves Odisha SEC against PM Narendra Modi alleging poll code violation
Bhubaneswar: BJD moves State Election Commission against PM Narendra Modi alleging poll code violation. BJD delegates today sought intervention of State Election Commission alleging PM Modi and BJP to have violated the Model Code of Conduct implemented since December 27 in the state ahead of Panchayat polls.
Party spokesperson and MLA Surya Narayan Patro along with Sorada MLA Purna Chandra Swain and Polsara MLA Srikanta Sahu visited the State Electiom Commission with a written complaint against the advertisement in an Odia daily carrying the picture of Prime Minister Modi regarding a scheme launch as well as the announcement of packages for farmers, SHGs, etc by the PM as a ‘gross violation against the code of conduct in vogue in the state’ and appealed to the commission to take action against the violation. The BJD MLAs also sought the commission’s intervention to stop the ‘propaganda’.
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A three-year US Securities and Exchange Commission investigation found that Dow Chemical failed to properly disclose around $3 million in perks for former chief executive Andrew Liveris, ranging from personal use of company aircraft to sporting events and dues Dow paid to a charity Liveris chaired.
Liveris, who led Dow for nearly 15 years, stepped down in April from the role of executive chairman at the newly combined chemicals giant DowDuPont Inc.
He retired as chairman and CEO of Dow effective Saturday, when he also left DowDuPont’s board.
Among the items flagged were personal vacations Liveris took with family using Dow aircraft, and Dow’s financial support for the Hellenic Initiative, a Greek charity Liveris had co-founded.
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Clean-up is still going on in Sequoyah County Monday afternoon from a train derailment near Sallisaw. The Union Pacific train was carrying liquified petroleum gas when it derailed Sunday morning during flooding.
The railroad says about nine cars came off the track and clean up could take six days.
The derailment is blocking part of the road near Central Public Schools High School. Central Public Schools classes have been canceled for Monday and Tuesday.
8/13/2017 Related Story: Homes Evacuated As Precaution After Sequoyah County Train Derailment
The Peterhead lifeboat was called out on Saturday afternoon after a reported sighting of a man entering the sea.
The man was reported to have entered the water next to Peterhead Golf Club and the UK Coastguard requested the lifeboat to launch at around 1.34pm.
After a search of the River Ugie mouth, the lifeboat crew did not see any casualties and stood down at 2.17pm.
After returning to the lifeboat station it was discovered that the man was a regular swimmer and he had returned home prior to the arrival of the lifeboat at the scene.
The call will be designated as a false alarm with good intent.
The largest private-label bottled water supplier, Niagara Bottling, is scheduled to begin construction on Mesa plant in June, bringing 50 jobs. Another water bottling operation to open in Arizona desert - this one in Mesa The largest private-label bottled water supplier, Niagara Bottling, is scheduled to begin construction on Mesa plant in June, bringing 50 jobs.
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FILE - In this Monday Nov. 27, 2017 file photo, Britain's Prince Harry and his fiancee Meghan Markle pose for photographers in the grounds of Kensington Palace in London. A dramatic ball gown, or a classic, simple silhouette? Sleeves, or bare shoulders? With less than a month to go until she marries Prince Harry at Windsor Castle on May 19, Meghan Markle most likely has already chosen her wedding dress - though what it looks like is expected to remain a top secret until the last minute. Matt Dunham, file AP Photo
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) -- A Kansas teenager who won't even be old enough to vote is running for governor.
Jack Bergerson has officially filed to run as a Democrat for governor of Kansas in the 2018 election. The Wichita teen says he wants to give Kansas voters a chance to try something that's never been tried before.
The Kansas City Star reports that Bryan Caskey, director of elections for the secretary of state's office, says Kansas doesn't set any qualifications to run for governor such as age, residency or experience.
One of Bergerson's 17-year-old classmates, Alexander Cline, will run to be his lieutenant governor. Cline will be old enough to vote by the election, unlike his running mate.
Bergerson's announcement Monday brought national attention, including an appearance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live."
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This was the scene today after two cars collided on Wolverhampton's Ring Road, leaving one woman trapped and forcing the closure of the road.
Police were called at around 12.20pm after the VW and BMW collided at Ring Road St Peter's, not far from Molineux.
A woman in the black VW Golf was cut free by firefighters who removed the car's roof in less than five minutes.
Officials place roof of the car on the body of the vehicle as they work to clear the road @stpetersringroad pic.twitter.com/qFhD5BeSol — Jessica Labhart (@JLabhart_star) January 2, 2017
Another car that has received damage to its bumper @stpetersringroad pic.twitter.com/PBJvASc3X4 — Jessica Labhart (@JLabhart_star) January 2, 2017
She was said to have been complaining of back and neck pain.
The green BMW 3 Series car crashed into railings. It is not clear if anyone in that vehicle was injured.
Both crews from Wolverhampton fire station were called to the crash, and police said the vehicles were awaiting recovery.
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Crawford, Franklin and surrounding counties are under a severe thunderstorm watch until 8 p.m. Wednesday night.
Scattered storms are possible this afternoon, ranging from strong to severe. The National Weather Service says damaging winds and large hail are the primary threats. More strong to severe thunderstorms are possible Thursday and Friday across portions of the area.
Samuel Awoyinfa, Abeokuta The Ogun State chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors has said that the state government has not involved any of its members as consultants in any of the infrastructural development projects going on across the state. The state Chairman, NIQS, Biodun Awolesi, said this in an exclusive interview with our […] The post Quantity surveyors complain about lack of patronage appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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Britton (Achilles) threw from a mound Tuesday, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports.
Over the past few days, Britton has done a series of workouts and has reached the point that he can throw from a regular mound. It's expected that Britton will continue easing his way into throwing from a mound as he regains his strength, with the next step in his rehab likely being a bullpen session.
A fast-moving blaze damaged a house in North Philadelphia.It started around 4:30 a.m. Wednesday on the 3000 block of North Lambert Street.Firefighters located the blaze in the basement.The residents had to evacuate as crews worked to get the flames under control.There were no reports of any injuries.So far, no immediate word on what caused the fire.
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Dagashi Kashi Synopsis: Kokonotsu Shikada dreams of becoming a famous manga artist, but his real talent is selling the snacks in his father’s “dagashi” shop. He didn’t think much of it until a strange girl showed up determined to push him into the family business.
Kotoyama's sweets manga Dagashi Kashi is coming back for a second TV anime in 2018. Hotaru Shidare (CV Ayana Taketatsu), Kokonotsu Shikada (CV Atsushi Abe), Saya Endo (CV Manami Numakura) and To Endo (CV Tatsuhisa Suzuki) are returning to the show, but they will be joined by new girl Hajime Owari (translating to Begin End), along with a new principal studio and principal staff. A new look at the plans also dates the series to January of 2018 with Chinatsu Akasaki (Re:Zero's Felt) voicing Hajime.Here are some of the visuals of the cast and returning characters to the series for your viewing pleasure, followed by a trailer for the first season of the series.
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Jury selection in a rape trial in Onondaga County will be re-examined after the defendant claimed the exclusion of a prospective juror who was African American was discriminatory. Craig Davis, 49, was convicted in September 2014 of two counts each of second-degree rape, second-degree criminal sexual act, third-degree endangering the welfare of a child, and third-degree ...
Since there have been a few expansion draft updates in the past few days, including a clarification on the roster freeze, here is the latest news. First off, in the article I wrote last week about updated expansion draft dates, there was a question about what the "roster freeze" specifically entailed.
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A shaven-headed far-right supporter wounded six Africans Saturday in a brazen drive-by shooting in central Italy and was later arrested.
After the morning assault in the town of Macerata, the suspect got out of his car, made a fascist salute with a tricolour Italian flag draped over his shoulders and shouted "Viva Italia", or "Long Live Italy", and "Italy for Italians," media reports said.
The wounded included five men and one woman and came from Ghana, Mali and Nigeria, the Agi news agency said.
He opened fire in eight areas in the town and also targeted the office of the centre-left Democratic Party in a two-hour terror spree in the sleepy town of 43,000 people, press reports said.
"Six people were injured and all of them are foreigners," said town mayor Romano Carancini. Police confirmed in a tweet that "the wounded persons were of foreign nationality", adding that the "presumed author of the attack is Italian".
A Texas couple has been arrested for allegedly selling a 14-year-old girl to an Illinois family.Steve Marks has been charged with purchasing or selling a child for sex. He's being held at Rockwall County Jail with bail set at $1 million.Police affidavits allege Marks knowingly sold the child for sex to a family in Elgin, Illinois. The affidavits say Marks and his wife, Lila Miller, attempted to resell the girl to a different family in Florida after the Illinois family only paid half of the agreed amount.Miller is facing the same charges as her husband.Marks denied the accusation to WFAA-TV, saying that anyone who would sell a child for sex "needs to be put away for the rest of their life."The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services reported the teen missing in September.
U.S. stocks bounced back from their recent losses Monday after the Chinese government said that country's economy grew at a slightly faster pace in the first quarter. Banks jumped as interest rates recovered.
On Monday:
The Standard & Poor's 500 index advanced 20.06 points, or 0.9 percent, to 2,349.01.
The Dow Jones industrial average surged 183.67 points, or 0.9 percent, to 20,636.92.
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The Nasdaq composite gained 51.64 points, or 0.9 percent, to 5,856.79.
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - Lions Gate Entertainment Corp:
* LIONS GATE ENTERTAINMENT SAYS ENTERED AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO CERTAIN CREDIT & GUARANTEE AGREEMENT DATED DEC 8, 2016 - SEC FILING
* LIONS GATE ENTERTAINMENT - IN CONNECTION WITH AMENDMENT, CO PREPAID IN FULL EXISTING TERM B LOANS, BORROWED REFINANCING TERM LOANS OF $900 MILLION
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Uttam Ghosh offers his take on the Gujarat election
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Myron Williams was a part of the Night of Inspiration and Gospel at the State Fair of Texas, which featured CW33 as the media partners.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A spurned applicant for a medical marijuana grower’s license has announced plans for a 2018 Ohio ballot issue to legalize the sale and possession of marijuana.
The proposal by Jimmy Gould, CEO of CannAscend, would make growing, processing, possessing, selling and using marijuana legal.
Gould says the “Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol” amendment will be on the ballot next fall. He says it would keep the existing medical marijuana program in place.
Gould has criticized the state Department of Commerce for hiring a consultant with a drug conviction to help select Ohio’s medical marijuana growers.
Gould said at a Monday news conference the selection system was flawed by incompetence and favoritism.
A message was left with the Commerce Department, which has rejected Gould’s claims.
The United Nations is warning of catastrophic flooding in Syria from the Tabqa dam, which is at risk from high water levels, deliberate sabotage by ISIS and further damage from air strikes by the U.S.-led coalition.
The earth-filled dam holds back the the Euphrates River 40 km (25 miles) upstream of the ISIS stronghold of Raqqa and has been controlled by ISIS since 2014 .
The SDF has previously said air strikes are not being used against ISIS near the dam to avoid damaging it.
The U.N. has also warned of the danger of a collapse of the Mosul dam on the Tigris River in Iraq, which could affect 20 million people.
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Tampa police said a 14-year-old girl broke a window at a home in the 700 block of Orient Street and took a 2-year-old pit bull named Scooby. A neighbor saw the crime and called police.
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Opposition members of parliament on Tuesday took the government to task for paying US$48000 airport lift for Kamuzu International Airport in Lilongwe, a lift which never came. He said the government has been paying for the new lift since 2014 up to last year when the whole amount was paid out.
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In conversation the topic was what we had to protect us during the war in the town.
We know about the smoke screen men, the balloon barrage, all covering the shipyards, factories, and the railways, but the mystery was how and where were the static water tanks located.
I know for a fact that the main one I remember was at the bottom of Hadleigh Road joining Hylton Road (houses now). The other one mentioned was the one on the so-called Diamond Hall field. Apparently they were placed for the firefighters where the water supply was very low.
It would be of interest if someone had the knowledge of the size and locations or any other details about the static water tanks.
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April 13 Oneroof Energy Group Inc
* Oneroof Energy announces settlement of arbitration claim resignation of chief executive officer
* Says CEO and president David Field resigned
* Oneroof Energy Group Inc - Dalton W. Sprinkle has been appointed interim chief executive officer
* Oneroof Energy Group Inc- terms of settlement included payment of $1.1 million to Trinity
* Oneroof Energy Group Inc - terms of settlement also include Oneroof's transfer of certain solar projects and leads to Trinity
* Oneroof Energy Group - entered into mutual settlement agreement with Trinity Heating & Air, D/B/A Trinity Solar, settling all claims between parties Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
DUBLIN, OH (WCMH) — A Central Ohio animal is proving that cats will eat the weirdest things.
Rascal Animal Hospital shared video last week on their Rascal Extreme Facebook page, showing a surgical procedure where 36 hairbands were removed from a cat’s stomach.
According to the post:
This cat was not showing any signs of problems and the enlarged stomach was found during a wellness exam at her regular veterinarian. The owners brought her to Rascal Animal Hospital for surgery, where Dr. G removed 36 hair bands from her stomach (weighing 1/4 of a pound) inside the 9 lb cat.
Since last Wednesday, the video has been shared more than 5,000 times and viewed nearly 300,000 times.
Dec 12 (Reuters) - Zhejiang NHU Co Ltd :
* Says it plans to merge with its wholly owned Zhejian-based additive subsidiary, with record date on Dec. 31
* Says the unit will be dissolved after transaction
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There were reasons Houston Texans rookie quarterback Deshaun was not a top 10 pick at the 2017 NFL draft. But not one of them made sense. Eric Christian Smith AP
Police: Woman shot by police after trying to hit officer
TARRANT, Ala. (AP) — Authorities say a woman who tried to run over an officer in Alabama has been shot and wounded.
Al.com reported that the 32-year-old white woman who was shot by Tarrant police on Monday was taken to a hospital with at least one potentially life-threatening injury.
An officer attempted to pull the woman over because her taillight was out. Police Chief Dennis Reno says she took off and smashed into a police SUV. Reno says the officer opened fire. He says there was no choice.
Officers realized the woman had outstanding arrest warrants stemming from a Friday court appearance. Police say she ran out of the courtroom, jumped in her car, and ran over an officer's foot as she made her getaway.
Reno says he requested that the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office investigate the shooting.
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Home Indiana INDOT to Temporarily Close State Road 441 Bridge For Maintenance December 11th, 2017 Tyrone Morris Indiana
In Knox County, the Lincoln Memorial Bridge will be closed for a short time next week. INDOT says Monday, December 18th crews will shut down the State Road 441 Bridge over the Wabash River at 9 a.m.
This is so they can do maintenance work on the bridge deck joints. The closure should last five hours or so.
Traffic should use the detour following U.S. 50, and Illinois Route 33. INDOT urges drivers to slow down and stay alert near crews.
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Forty-nine-year-old Marcia Eubank has been charged with murder in the death of 54-year-old Howard Eubank. Records don't show an attorney for her.
The Summit County sheriff's office says in a release that deputies went to the couple's home in Coventry Township in suburban Akron on Saturday when the couple's adult son called about possible remains. The deputies found deteriorating remains tentatively identified as those of Howard Eubank. The release says investigators believe Eubank was killed earlier this year in a "domestic-related incident."
Baku. 9 December. REPORT.AZ/ More than 199,123 tons of cotton were delivered to cotton-gathering centers across Azerbaijan so far.
Report informs referring to State Statistics Committee (SSC) of Azerbaijan.
325 tons of cotton is reported to delivered to the centers a day before.
Saatli (25 437 tons), Bilasuvar (24 234 ton), Barda (21 552 tons), Agjabadi (19 555 tons), Sabirabad (17 608 tons), Baylagan (15166 tons) are leading districts in cotton production.
This year cotton seeds were planted on 136 413,2 hectares.
FILE - In this Sunday, Aug. 12, 2012 file photo, British band 'The Spice Girls' perform during the Closing Ceremony at the 2012 Summer Olympics, in London. All five former members of the Spice Girls have met up amid rumors of a plan to reunite the girl-power group.Photos posted by several group members on social media showed Victoria "Posh Spice" Beckham, Melanie "Sporty Spice" Chisholm, Emma "Baby Spice" Bunton, Melanie "Scary Spice" Brown and Geri "Ginger Spice" Horner. They had been seen earlier Friday, Feb. 2, 2018 arriving at Horner's home north of London, along with former manager Simon Fuller. Matt Dunham, file AP Photo
1/8 Kuldeep Yadav won the 'Player of the Match' award for his figures of 5/24, helping restrict England to 159/8. AP
2/8 Alex Hales is bowled off the bowling of Kuldeep Yadav for a lowly score of 8. AP
3/8 Jonny Bairstow is stumped off the bowling of Kuldeep Yadav, the second of the three wickets to fall in the 14th over. AP
4/8 Jos Buttler stood out from the rest of the English batsmen with a 46-ball 69. AP
5/8 David Willey celebrates the early dismissal of Shikhar Dhawan, who chopped onto his stumps to depart for 4. AP
6/8 KL Rahul anchored India's chase of the 160-run target with an unbeaten 101 off 54 balls. AP
7/8 Virat Kohli and KL Rahul celebrate after the former hit the winning six to guide India home with eight wickets to spare. AP
TUSTIN, Calif. — Robert L. McKay, who designed the first Taco Bell restaurant and with founder Glenn Bell turned it from a quirky food stand into a fast-food empire, has died. He was 86.
His son, Rob McKay, says McKay died last week from cancer.
Bell opened his first Taco Bell in Downey, California in 1962, selling hard-shell tacos and other Mexican-inspired fast food.
McKay was an architect and designed the Spanish-style arched and tiled building that became the chain’s signature look.
McKay eventually became president of Taco Bell, which had some 900 restaurants when it was sold to PepsiCo in 1978.
He went on to finance other businesses that invested in technology, consumer products, real estate and banking.
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FBI Probing Shooter’s Social Media Presence
WASHINGTON (AP) – The FBI says it’s investigating the social media presence and motives of the Illinois man suspected in a shooting that injured Rep. Steve Scalise and several others.
The FBI on Wednesday confirmed the gunman’s identity as 66-year-old James Hodgkinson of Belleville, Illinois. Officials say they’re investigating Hodgkinson’s whereabouts, associates, web postings and “potential motivations.”
Authorities are searching his home in Illinois.
The FBI says five people overall were taken to hospitals with gunshot wounds, including the shooter, Scalise, a Capitol Police officer, a congressional staffer and a lobbyist. Another congressman suffered minor injuries. Hodgksinson later died.
Meanwhile, the Capitol Police says one of its officers is in good condition after having been shot in the ankle and another was treated and released with a minor injury.
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ed note–2 things worth remembering here–
1. Hazan is not some ‘abberation’ as some disinfo specialists would claim, saying that he is a ‘Zionist’ but not a follower of Judaism, even though even a 5 minute reading just from one Judaic book–Deuteronomy–will reveal this to be as bald-faced a lie as saying that Lady Gaga is the dictionary picture of Christian chastity and modesty.
2. Remember as well that as a member of the Knesset, he did not roll into that den of thieves in a tank. He was ELECTED by the people of Israel, a fact also giving evidence to the lie that the Jewish state is a ‘Western’ democracy and operates under ‘liberal’ values.
DEARBORN (AP)  AAA Michigan says gas prices statewide have fallen by about 6 cents per gallon in the past week.
The Dearborn-based auto club says late Sunday the average price for self-serve regular unleaded gasoline was about $2.50 per gallon. Thats about 37 cents more than it was at the same point last year.
AAA says the lowest average price was about $2.42 per gallon in the Flint area. The highest average was about $2.53 in the Jackson area.
The Detroit-areas average is about $2.52 per gallon, roughly 3 cents more than last weeks average.
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With a record-breaking 10 joeys born this breeding season, Australian Reptile Park has just the right koala-fications to keep our much-loved marsupial off the endangered list.
Just before Sunday morning, troopers say Crumley was traveling east on Old Barnwell Road when she went left to the center of the road and sideswiped one vehicle going west before hitting a motorcycle head-on near Collumwood Circle. The driver of the motorcycle was ejected from his bike and died at the scene of the crash.
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A woman is facing charges after Halifax police say she robbed a man at knife-point in Dartmouth this weekend.
At 5:16 a.m. on Saturday, Halifax Regional Police responded to a robbery in the 500 block of Portland Street, according to a release.
A woman approached a man from behind and pointed a large knife at him, police said. She then demanded the man withdraw money and give it to her, but he was able to get away without handing over any money.
Police say 911 was called. The victim was not physically injured.
Officers found a woman in the area matching the suspect’s description. She was taken to police headquarters where she was held in custody.
Police have charged Juanita MacNeil, 58, of Lakeside, with one count of robbery and one count of possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose.
She is scheduled to appear in Dartmouth provincial court Monday.
A flood watch remains in effect through Monday night as heavy rains and severe thunderstorms are expected to hit the metro New Orleans area. The National Weather Service expects between 1 and 5 inches of rain to fall across the area, with the heaviest rain expected to hit Monday.
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Imagine for a moment that you're at a concert in Charlotte at one of any number of small-to-midsize venues that don't explicitly prohibit guns inside by posting a sign at the door. Shots ring out at the other side of the venue, some disagreement near the bar that escalated far too quickly.
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March 29 Scana Corp
* Provided update on impact of chapter 11 filing of Westinghouse Electric Company on new nuclear project at V.C. Summer Nuclear Station
* Says agreement will be filed today with court as part of WEC's bankruptcy filings
* Agreement allows for a transition and evaluation period during which Scana, Santee Cooper will assess information provided by Westinghouse
* Co, Santee Cooper have been working with wec in anticipation of bankruptcy filing for work on project to continue toward completion of units
* Says will host call on March 29, during which management will provide update on impact of WEC's bankruptcy on new nuclear project
* Scana, Santee Cooper will assess the information provided by Westinghouse and determine "most prudent path forward for" the new nuclear project Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
BOISE, Idaho - An Idaho mom was cited today for possession of marijuana, just like she planned. It was all part of a protest today at Idaho state capitol. A handful of people rallied to raise awareness and called on Idaho to change it's marijuana laws. At 4:20pm, organizer Serra Frank handed over her pot to police and was cited.
"We are completely surrounded by legal marijuana by C.B.D and by decriminalization and Idaho is on the wrong side of history and it's up to us how long we are going to stay there," Said Serra Frank of Idaho Moms for Marijuana
The group is working to get signatures for a petition to legalize medical marijuana.
LeBron James is averaging 26.4 points and 8.6 rebounds while Kyrie Irving is averaging 25.2 points and 5.8 assists . LeBron James scored 32 points and the defending champion Cavaliers, looking to flip the switch after a shaky regular season, began the National Basketball Association playoffs by escaping with a 109-108 Game 1 victory over the Indiana Pacers yesterday in Cleveland.
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Barack Obama has been enjoying a relatively responsibility-free life since leaving the White House in January. But some commitments are forever, like always taking a photo of your wife on vacation.
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The Blackfoot Does will host their second annual Mardi Gras celebration fundraiser at 6 p.m. Saturday. The fundraiser is a joint effort between the Elks and the Does.
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ANAHEIM, Calif. — The ISU Four Continents figure skating championships are returning to the U.S. for the first time in seven years.
The meet is scheduled for Feb. 7-10 at Honda Center in Anaheim, California, home to the NHL's Anaheim Ducks.
The competition in singles, pairs and ice dancing features skaters from the Americas, Asia, Africa and Oceania.
The U.S. team will be made up of three skaters or teams in each discipline and will be named after the U.S. nationals in Detroit on Jan. 19-27.
MUMBAI: Grammy award winning musician Vishwa Mohan Bhatt has been roped in to compose a musical piece for a Gujarati film titled Reunions.
"We are really excited to have a living legend Vishwa Mohan Bhatt compose a musical piece for our first film.
"This is our pilot project and we have worked on all the different creative aspects extensively to create a wholesome entertainer for all audiences," producers Natasha and Khushi Kothari said in a statement to IANS.
The upcoming film is based on a college reunion at a wedding.
Bhatt, the creator of the Mohan Veena, received the Padma Bhushan, India's third highest civilian award, last year.
The musician was awarded the Padma Shri in 2002. He received his first Grammy award in 1994 for his album "A Meeting by the River" along with American musician Ry Cooder.
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - UAB coach Bill Clark has rehired Bryant Vincent as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach.
Vincent, whose hiring was announced Friday, ran the offense for the 2014 UAB team that set school season records for yards, points and points per game.
He spent the 2015 and 2016 seasons as South Alabama's offensive coordinator. Then-Jaguars coach Joey Jones fired Vincent after a 1-3 start last season.
Clark says Vincent should be able to have "a seamless transition" back to UAB. He inherits an offense with 10 returning starters, including quarterback A.J. Erdely and tailback Spencer Brown.
At South Alabama, quarterback Dallas Davis set school records for passing yards and total offense in 2016.
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Calgary chef and restaurateur Michael Noble’s lawyer entered a plea of not guilty for him on Wednesday to one count of sexual assault.
A date was set for the trial, which is scheduled to run for nine days, from March 11-20, 2019.
Noble, who operates The Nash and NOtable restaurants in Calgary is alleged to have sexually assaulted one of his 21-year-old employees at a work party on Jan. 30 at Sub Rosa.
The complainant had filed a restraining order against Noble, which was dropped two weeks ago.
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How hard can a photo shoot be? That’s what these parents thought before having the experience of doing so with their newborn babies. Although babies are adorable, they aren’t afraid to pee or poo anywhere, so these babies chose the worst timing to let it all out.
We put together this group of photos which show the reality of being a parent. Enjoy the priceless faces of these parents during the shock of the moment. Let us know if this looks familiar to you parents out there!
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A savvy Victorian investor hopes to make a sweet profit by selling a limited-edition block of Cadbury Caramilk for a four-figure sum.
With an original retail price of about $5, the 190-gram block of the popular discontinued variety is for sale on eBay for $1000 by a seller at Shepparton in Victoria who is offering free postage.
Sticky-fingered fans of Cadbury Caramilk, a combination of white chocolate and chewy caramel, snapped up the promotional bars in bulk when the product returned to Australian shelves briefly in February for the first time in more than 20 years.
By Robert Reich
The largest political party in America isn’t the Democratic Party or the Republican Party. It’s the Party of Non-Voters.
94 million Americans who were eligible to vote in the 2016 election didn’t vote. That’s a bigger number than the number who voted either for Trump or for Clinton.
All of which means that voter turnout will determine who wins control of Congress next November, and who becomes president in 2020. Turnout is everything.
This is why it’s so important for you to vote – and urge everyone you know to vote, too.
PARIS France's financial prosecutor confirmed on Friday that it had carried out raids and conducted interviews as part of an international tax evasion probe carried out by the Eurojust organization.
The financial prosecutor's office added in a statement that some 25 agents were working on the case. Its statement did not identify the names of any companies or individuals being probed.
(Reporting by Sudip Kar-Gupta; Editing by Leigh Thomas)
The structure of the UK high street is changing. New fascias are being added to the mix, and the fashion industry has been playing an extended game of “pass the parcel”, as a wave of companies change hands in high-profile acquisitions.
April 24 (Reuters) - DDR Corp:
* SEES Q3 2018 FFO PER SHARE AT LEAST $0.15
* Q1 OPERATING FUNDS FROM OPERATIONS ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS WAS $0.26 PER DILUTED SHARE
* SEES Q3 NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS PER SHARE $0.02 - $0.03 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
One egg was spotted in the nest on March 16. (Source: Richmond Outside)
Richmond's osprey cam is back and now we're patiently waiting for at least one egg to hatch.
Maggie the osprey laid her first egg on March 16, and one to two more are expected, according to Richmond Outside.
A live cam shows the osprey-parents-to-be alongside the James River watching over the eggs and keeping them warm.
A normal incubation for period for ospreys is 30 days.
Ospreys are also called fish eagle, sea hawk, river hawk and fish hawk. They was reach 2 feet in length, with a wing span of nearly 6 feet.
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Jets quarterback Josh McCown is headed for surgery on his broken left hand.
Coach Todd Bowles made the announcement at his Monday press conference and confirmed that McCown will miss the final three games of the season as a result. That was the impression McCown gave after Sunday’s game when he gave an emotional press conference about his uncertain playing future.
McCown’s situation will get sorted out in time, but the Jets will now turn elsewhere to play out the string on the season. Bryce Petty replaced McCown on Sunday and will get the start in New Orleans this week.
The Jets could also take their first regular season look at Christian Hackenberg at some point before the year is out. The 2016 second-rounder has rarely been active for games in his first two seasons, but is set to be the No. 2 now that McCown is out of the picture.
Chapel Hill author, Sarah Dessen, has a gift for writing fast-moving, teen-accurate romances. Her latest, “Once and For All,” finds witty 18-year-old Louna jaded by years of aiding her mother, a wedding planner extraordinaire. Viking
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A judge on Wednesday ruled against the winner of last year's White Marlin Open tournament, meaning he has been disqualified and will not receive the $2.8 million prize money.
Judge Richard D. Bennett's decision against fisherman Phil Heasley of Naples, Fla., came a week and a half after the two-week federal trial wrapped up in Baltimore.
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CABANATUAN CITY, Philippines -- A second mayor has been shot dead in two days in the Philippines - this time north of Manila
According to a police report, Mayor Ferdinand Bote was shot dead in Cabanatuan City.
CNN Philippines is reporting he was shot "by a still unidentified motorcycle-riding suspect,"
It appears to have been a drive-by shooting, with Bote hit multiple times while riding in his car.
According to the police report. He was declared dead on arrival at the hospital.
Bote's murder came a day after another mayor, Antonio Halili, was killed by a sniper bullet.
The West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's assistance finding a missing man.
Cedric Davis, 46, was last seen leaving his house in Brusly on Friday, June 9. He was wearing a yellow t-shirt and blue jeans.
Officials say Davis suffers from a mental condition that requires medical treatment.
Anyone with information on Davis' whereabouts should call WBRSO at 225-343-9234 or call Crime Stoppers at 225-344-7867.
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Three months in, we still don't. Our first five plants went to plant heaven, then two fresh ones were donated. They were abandoned on a long, hot weekend and one died. We managed to keep one alive, a hybrid known as Dogwalker, which was graciously donated to us. Leafly describes Dogwalker as "a complex profile of woody and skunky aromas," that delivers "a strong cerebral calm that radiates throughout the body over time." We do not speak of his fallen comrades, but their presence can still be felt on the rooftop, along with memorial mounds of soil and dead plant matter, sitting like unburied coffins.
OSAGE COUNTY – Law enforcement authorities in Osage County are investigating a case of illegal hunting, trespassing case and asking the public for help to identify suspects.
Just before 11:30 a.m. Saturday Kansas Game Wardens received a report of two shots fired from a newer white extended cab or crew cab Chevy pickup on Vassar Street just north of 229th Street in Osage County.
The pickup left the scene after the shots were fired then shortly after a car returned and a subject was dropped off and they ran into the field where the turkey was shot.
The subject was not able to recover the turkey and he wasn’t seen again.
Wardens recovered Tom turkey and two spent shotgun shells at the scene.
Anyone who can help our wardens identify the suspects in this case are asked to call Operation Game Thief at (877) 426-3843. You can remain anonymous.
Richburg (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.
With Richburg unavailable in Week 5, Brett Jones will likely serve as the Giants' starting center. The team remains hopeful Richburg will pass through all phases of the concussion protocol in time to suit up for their following game on Oct. 15 in Denver.
What was supposed to be an exciting way to welcome in 2017 quickly turned dangerous, leaving a woman with injuries in Santa Ana, California early Sunday morning.Authorities said a bartender poured alcohol onto the bar at Lola Gaspar in the 200 block of West 2nd Street at about 12:30 a.m. and lit it on fire.The trick quickly backfired, catching a woman's face and hair on fire, according to police.The woman was rushed to the hospital. Officials didn't disclose the extent of the woman's injuries.Santa Ana police stated the Orange County Fire Authority was handling the investigation.
WASHINGTON Feb 13 Stephen L. Cohen, a former associate director of enforcement for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, has joined the law firm Sidley Austin LLP as a partner in its securities and derivatives enforcement and regulatory practice.
During his time at the SEC, Cohen oversaw a number of high-profile cases, including fraud charges against Computer Sciences Corp as well as cases against two exchanges later acquired by BATS Global Markets over failures to accurately describe order types. (Reporting by Sarah N. Lynch; Editing by Andrea Ricci)
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Top model Julian Schneyder teams up with fashion photographer Richard Ramos for Escuela de Color story coming from Codigo Unico Magazine‘s latest edition. In charge of styling was Veronica Suarez, with creative direction from Beatriz Tarrega, and hair and makeup by Piti Pastor.
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Carers FIRST provides a range of support services to unpaid carers in South West and North West Kent and Medway. A Support Worker can visit a carer, either at their home or at a place of their choice, and make a holistic assessment of their needs, identifying the areas where support can be given. They can offer information, advice and signposting to other local organisations. They can also carry out statutory carers' assessments on behalf of Social Services in some areas, or can support a carer in making a request for such an assesment. There are dedicated Older Carers Support Workers, who have received dementia awareness training.
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Gold held within a tight trading range on Thursday as the dollar held firm on strong U.S. services sector growth, with markets awaiting the key U.S. non-farm payrolls report on Friday.
Spot gold was steady at $1,274.11 an ounce at 0655 GMT. U.S. gold futures for December delivery were unchanged at $1,276.90 per ounce.
"Everyone´s waiting for the employment figures this Friday. Unless somebody in the Federal Reserve says something, there´s not going to be much movement until Friday," said Yuichi Ikemizu, Tokyo branch manager at CIBC Standard Bank.
On Thursday, the dollar inched up against a basket of its peers, upheld as data from Wednesday showed accelerated growth in the U.S. services sector in September, although sagging Treasury yields limited gains.
Chairman and President of Korea Export-Import Bank, Sung-soo Eun, says increased cooperation will be beneficial to both Korea and Africa. He spoke to CNBC Africa on the need to improve trade ties .
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Self-styled anarchists clashed with police in the broader area of Exarchia on Monday night and in the early hours of Tuesday with hooded youths targeting the home of State Minister Alekos Flambouraris yet again.
Shortly after 4.15 a.m., five assailants lobbed stones at a group of police officers guarding the area in Strefi Hill close to Flambouraris's home.
Earlier, at around 1 a.m., a group of around 20 masked youths attacked a riot police contingent guarding the headquarters of socialist PASOK on Harilaou Trikoupi Street, pelting them with stones and bottles and letting off fire extinguishers.
There were no reports of any injuries, neither of any arrests.
CHICAGO (AP) - The Chicago Police Department says all patrol officers are now equipped with body cameras.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and police Superintendent Eddie Johnson said Sunday the city reached its goal to provide the cameras to more than 7,000 officers one year earlier than originally planned. They say it's the largest deployment of the technology in the U.S.
Emanuel says the cameras are "an essential tool" in the city's efforts to rebuild trust between police and the community. He says they improve transparency and help in investigations and resolving disputes.
The U.S. Justice Department in January issued a scathing report on civil rights abuses by Chicago's police over the years. An investigation began in 2015 after the release of dashcam video showing an officer shoot a black teenager, Laquan McDonald, 16 times.
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INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts finally made a splash in free agency Monday by signing tight end Eric Ebron.
Terms of the deal were not immediately available.
Ebron was released last week by the Detroit Lions, the team that made him a first-round pick in 2014.
The 6-foot-4, 2532-pound Ebron gives quarterbacks Andrew Luck and Jacoby Brissett another receiving threat. He will be paired with Jack Doyle, who appeared in his first Pro Bowl last season.
Ebron had 186 receptions, 2,070 yards and 11 TDs in four seasons with the Lions and developed a reputation for dropping passes. But he's just 24 years old.
Indy's move comes on the heels of Saturday's trade that gave the New York Jets the No. 3 overall pick in the draft. Indy got the Jets pick at No. 6, two second-round picks this year and another second-rounder in 2019.
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GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — East Carolina University English professor Thomas Douglass died Friday, according to a Facebook post from the university’s English department.
Douglass was an associate professor of English at East Carolina University, where he organized the Contemporary Writers Series and the Veterans Writers Project.
He taught American and British literature and writing.
According to his obituary, Douglass “enjoyed baseball, old movies, and music of all kinds.”
His obituary states memorial donations can be made online or by mail to the Tisch Brain Tumor Center, DUMC Box 3624, Durham, NC 27710.
Acciari (upper body) skated in his usual spot on the fourth line during Monday's practice, Joe Haggerty of NBC Sports Boston reports.
Haggerty also reported that Acciari has been playing through the injury for some time, but was forced to miss Saturday's win over the Islanders due to swelling. The Bruins next play Wednesday against the Red Wings and will give an update on Acciari's status in the coming days.
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WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says OPEC is “doing little to help” rising gas prices and claims “if anything, they are driving prices higher.”
Trump tweeted Wednesday: “The OPEC Monopoly must remember that gas prices are up & they are doing little to help. If anything, they are driving prices higher as the United States defends many of their members for very little $’s. This must be a two way street. REDUCE PRICING NOW!”
Last month, members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries cartel agreed to pump 1 million barrels more crude oil daily, a move that should help contain the recent rise in global energy prices. However, summer months in the U.S. usually lead to increased demand for oil, boosting the price of gasoline in a midterm election year.
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Editor's note: Morning Scan will not publish on Monday, Oct. 9 in observance of Columbus Day. We'll be back on Tuesday, Oct. 10.
Receiving Wide Coverage ... The end of payday lending? The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau released its long-awaited rule regulating payday lenders. The rule requires lenders to evaluate whether borrowers can repay their loans while making it harder for customers to roll them over, which many of them typically do.
BERLIN (AP) — Police say one man has been killed and two people injured in a knife attack on a train in the northern German city of Flensburg.
Federal police said in a statement the incident took place Wednesday at around 7 p.m. local time.
They said the details of the attack were not clear yet, but that one of the injured was a 22-year-old female police officer. The statement said she appeared to have used her pistol, suggesting she may have killed the man.
German daily Bild reported that following a dispute, one man attacked another man with a knife and then a police officer who was called to intervene.
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The German news agency dpa reported the Flensburg main train station had been evacuated and service to Flensburg had been interrupted temporarily.
Shillong: A moderate intensity quake measuring 4.7 on the Richter Scale on Monday shook Meghalaya but there was no report of any casualty.
Officials at the Regional Seismological Centre here said the epicentre was at a depth of 60 km in remote East Garo Hills district.
The quake, that lasted for a few seconds, occurred at around 9.05 am.
Meghalaya and the seven other north eastern states fall in Zone 5 of the country's earthquake zoning map.
According to the zoning map, Zone 5 is associated with the highest level of seismicity.
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Tom Cruise has been injured while filming a stunt for the new Mission Impossible 6 movie. Cruise was performing a scene for the latest installment of the franchise in London. It involved him jumping between two buildings with the assistance of a safety harness.
Mission: Impossible 6 is set to be released in cinemas in July 2018
New York Giants general manager Dave Gettleman continued a busy start to the new week by adding former Broncos receiver/kick returner Cody Latimer to the roster.
Latimer entered the NFL in 2014 out of Indiana as a second-round draft pick by the Broncos, No. 56 overall. He was coached by current Giants receivers coach Tyke Tolbert at one point.
The 6-2, 215-pound Latimer has appeared in 47 games with three starts and has 35 career receptions for 445 yards and three touchdowns.
Latimer’s true value to the Giants could be as a return specialist. He has returned 18 kickoffs for 439 yards, including 14 which have gone for 20 or more yards.
DENTS RUN, Pa. (AP) - The FBI has come up empty at the rural Pennsylvania site where Civil War gold is rumored to be buried.
State officials and members of a treasure-hunting group joined the FBI at the site where local lore has it a gold shipment was lost or hidden during the 1863 Battle of Gettysburg.
The FBI said in a statement Monday night that it conducted a "court-authorized excavation" at Dents Run, a heavily forested area about 135 miles (217 kilometers) northeast of Pittsburgh.
The FBI isn't confirming that its dig had anything to do with the legendary Civil War treasure. But the agency says it didn't find whatever it was looking for.
The FBI won't release additional details, saying the dig was related to an "ongoing investigation."
A number of apps are recording people’s phone screens and sending the information out to third parties, claim scientists investigating smartphone surveillance.
Researchers have found that some of the most popular Android apps are recording videos and screenshots and sending it to other companies, without the user's knowledge.
"Our study reveals several alarming privacy risks in the Android app ecosystem, including apps that over-provision their media permissions and apps that share image and video data with other parties in unexpected ways, without user knowledge or consent," said Elleen Pan, one of the computer science academics at Northeastern University behind the study.
The team found 21...
BERLIN (AP) — German Chancellor Angela Merkel says the European Union will make every effort to avoid a trade war with the United States, but Washington needs to join in that effort.
President Donald Trump's administration has imposed tariffs on EU steel and aluminum imports and is mulling whether to add tariffs on cars, trucks and auto parts.
Merkel told the German parliament Wednesday: "It is worth every effort to try to defuse this conflict so that it doesn't turn into a real war, but of course there are two sides to that." She added that the good functioning of the world economy depends on countries working together as partners.
The U.S. is also pressing Germany over what it considers insufficient defense spending. Merkel said that "Germany is a reliable partner in NATO."
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The FBI Counterterrorism Division warned about the potential violence that could come from members of “Black Identity Extremists” (BIE), according to a document obtained by Foreign Policy.
The Aug. 3 document warns of the potential violence that members of the BIE movement could possibly perform against American law enforcement officers, Foreign Policy reported Friday.
“The FBI assesses it is very likely Black Identity Extremist (BIE) perceptions of police brutality against African Americans spurred an increase in premeditated, retaliatory lethal violence against law enforcement and will very likely serve as justification for such violence,” the document read. Foreign Policy notes that the document was marked for official use.
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WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) — Fed up with illegal dumping, Worcester officials say they’ll soon publish names of confirmed offenders to get them to change their ways.
The Telegram & Gazette reports that city officials have spent several years going over surveillance footage and cutting open garbage bags in search of culprits at various dumping “hot spots.”
City Manager Edward Augustus says people who illegally dump items will be subjected to large fines and possible embarrassment from the forthcoming shaming campaign. He didn’t say exactly when it would start.
Augustus says violators are often from outside of Worcester.
A judge ordered a moving company from Marlboro, Massachusetts to pay $3,000 in June for piling unwanted items on a sidewalk.
A task force established in the city in 2015 has been working to combat illegal dumping.
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A little dose of aloha can do wonders — especially during a particularly tough week.
Just ask the hundreds of Facebook users whose hearts melted after seeing a post Friday on Facebook.
It was incredibly simple: Kahealani-Laferriere Naili-Takahashi uploaded a photo of a Hawaiian Electric Co. technician helping a grandmother with a walker cross Kapolei Parkway on Friday morning.
"Aloha exists!" Naili-Takahashi said, in her post.
And hundreds agreed.
"Awesome!" wrote Peggy Sucher. "We need more happy right now."
Said Shantel May, "That's so beautiful."
And Uilani DuPont said simply, "Chivalry lives. God bless them both."
Even Naili-Takahashi joined in on the comments — saying that the sight brightened her entire day.
"He deserves every warm and fuzzy feeling he gets," she wrote. "Lord knows he's given many warm and fuzzies today."
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Joe finally booked a Swedish Massage with a gift card he had been given to by his wife…but when he booked it, they told him his massage therapist would be a GUY!
Already concerned with the “sensitivity” of his nether regions…should he go through with a same sex massage?!?
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THE BOTS ARE COMING TO YOUR HOME
You already have Alexa. Now meet “Vesta” your very own in-home robot.
Would you want an Amazon robot in your home?
10 years ago it was the Kindle
4 years ago Echo
Now get ready for Vesta. Robots for your home.
“The Vesta project originated a few years ago, but this year Amazon began to aggressively ramp up hiring. There are dozens of listings on the Lab 126 Jobs page for openings like “Software Engineer, Robotics” and “Principle Sensors Engineer.” People briefed on the plan say the company hopes to begin seeding the robots in employees’ homes by the end of this year, and potentially with consumers as early as 2019.”
It is not clear just exactly what tasks this kind of robot might be able to do but sources close to the project say that it could be a sort of mobile Alexa, going around with you in parts of your home where you do not have Echo devices.
Bloomberg Technology has more on the project at Amazon.
Where the leaders of Ontario's main political parties are campaigning on Thursday, May 31:
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Liberal Leader Kathleen Wynne
10:10 a.m. — Makes an announcement, Mouvement d'implication francophone d'Orleans, 6600 Carriere St., Orleans, Ont.
The star and director of Fences, adapted from the late August Wilson’s Pulitzer prize-winning play, discusses the impact of the diversity debate on his film, as well as why Wilson stipulated that any director of a movie version had to be black. Washington also reveals why he still felt comfortable taking on the role of 53-year-old garbage collected Troy Maxson aged 61
• Fences is now on release
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​Passed away peacefully with family at his side on April 16, 2017 at the age of 84; in the Almonte General Hospital.
Antoon,
Born in Holland and immigrated to Canada in May of 1959.
Dear husband to Maria (nee Meijer) for 57 years. Proud father and cherished Opa to Annette (Pierre), and Bart (Fran), Brian, Eric Carolyn and C.J. (Valerie), the late Alysha, Kyler, Ethan and Geraldine (Tom), Dylan, Kayleigh and Marianne (Len), Amber, Matthew, and also their father John.
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The South African women's team in the 4x400m relay got nowhere near advancing to the final at the IAAF World Athletics Championships in London on Saturday.
Justine Palframan, Gena Loftstrand, Ariane Nel and Wenda Nel gave it their all, but in the end they finished seventh in their heat, well behind winners Jamaica, in a time of 3:37.82.
That time was still their best for the season, but it was some 14 seconds behind Jamaica, who qualified in 3:23.64.
Palframan had started strongly for the South Africans, but there was a moment of misfortune when Loftstrand had the baton as a runner from the Bahamas tripped and fell into her.
There was at least some good news from an African perspective as Nigeria finished second in the heat to book their place in the final in a time of 3:25.40, while Botswana also booked qualification in the first heat.
4x400m women finalists:
jamaica, Nigeria, Germany, Poland, the United States, Great Britain, Botswana and France.
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More than 30 firefighters tackled a blaze at a 15-storey block of flats on Tuesday (April 24), which led to 17 people fleeing to safety during the early hours.
Six fire engines with 35 firefighters and officers were called to the incident at the block of flats in Marylebone Road, Marylebone , at around 2.53am.
The blaze broke out on the 11th floor and a "small part" of it was damaged by fire.
Two men, who had left the affected flat before firefighters arrived, were treated at the scene by paramedics. A further 15 people had got out of the building before London Fire Brigade was on the scene.
A spokesman for the brigade said: "We were called at 2.53am and the fire was under control at 4.14am.
"Fire crews from Paddington, Euston, Soho, Kensington and Noth Kensington fire stations attended.
"The cause of the fire is under investigation."
STOCKHOLM (AP) — Britain's Prince William has praised Sweden's embrace of the great outdoors, in particular the physical and mental benefits of outdoor exercise for children.
Speaking Wednesday at the end of a two-day visit to Sweden, William said that "one lesson that we will take home with us, is that children are actively encouraged to spend time outdoors, whatever the weather."
During the visit, William and the Duchess of Cambridge sought to meet Swedes from all walks of life. At a medical institute, they discussed with academics Sweden's approach to managing mental health challenges, a subject the royals have campaigned about.
William and Kate, both 35, will begin a two-day visit to Norway on Thursday.
Don't be surprised if it snows Wednesday.
Rain or snow showers are in the forecast for Wednesday afternoon, according to AccuWeather.com. The snow isn't expected to amount to much.
Wednesday night will be breezy, the forecaster said. It will start out cloudy, but the clouds will clear later in the evening.
The high temperature in the mid-40s will drop to the upper 20s Wednesday night.
The Supreme Court will convene Thursday afternoon for a tradition-rich ceremony welcoming its newest member. Like a civil wedding, Justice Neil Gorsuch’s investiture will be short and sweet. After the attorney general reads aloud the formal commission, Justice Gorsuch will be escorted up to his seat, the chief justice will make a few welcoming remarks, and the court will adjourn.
Entirely symbolic, the ceremony comes during the court’s busiest season, with the frenetic rush to decide the remaining cases from the term...
PHILADELPHIA — A Philadelphia firefighter says he was drunk and making a "dumb joke" about the white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, when he posted a picture of himself holding a torch and wearing a Confederate flag hat on Facebook.
John Deluisi tells WTXF-TV (http://bit.ly/2vWNOrO ) he uploaded the picture, which he captioned "Headed to VA," in response to another post referencing the Charlottesville rally, where torch-carrying protesters decried the planned removal of a Confederate statue. Three people died amid the turmoil Saturday, including a 32-year-old woman who was part of a crowd of counter-protesters struck by a car.
The Philadelphia Fire Department says it is investigating Deluisi's post and could take disciplinary action.
Deluisi removed the picture. He apologized and said he is disappointed in himself.
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Home Indiana Indiana State Police Partners With DEA For Drug Take Back Day April 24th, 2018 Britney Taylor Indiana
Indiana State Police and the Drug Enforcement Agency are asking Hoosiers to get rid of unwanted prescription drugs. ISP will be partnering with the DEA for the 15th annual drug take back day this weekend.
It will give residents a chance to get rid of their unwanted prescription drugs at any ISP Post, except the Toll Road Post.
Drug Take Back Day gives the public a safe way to dispose of their prescription drugs.
Last year, ISP collected 1,308 pounds of unused or expired medication.
This event will be held on Saturday, April 28th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
To find the closest ISP Post to your home or business click here.
For other information about this event, visit National Drug Take Back Day.
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Amy Garden Weighted Blanket, 15 pounds | $86 | Amazon | After $11 off coupon
Weighted blankets can work wonders for your anxiety, and you can score an all-time low price on this 15 pound blanket from Amazon today. It’s just $86 after the $11 off coupon, making it the best weighted blanket deal we’ve ever posted. Not to stress you out, but we wouldn’t expect this deal to last for long.
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect and vehicle wanted in connection with a December 10th armed robbery at La Franja Grocery — located near 9th Place and Hayes Avenue. It happened around 11:05 a.m.
Police say the male suspect parked his vehicle, entered the store, and asked to use the restroom. The suspect then produced a handgun and demanded money and cigarettes from an employee.
The suspect then fled the scene in his car.
The suspect is described as a black male, with a slim build and goatee. He was last seen wearing a knit cap, a red zippered and hooded sweatshirt, a black jacket with white on the cuffs and a light colored glove.
He was last seen driving a black, 4-door Honda Civic with missing hub caps and black steel rims visible.
Anyone with information is asked to call Milwaukee police at 414-935-7360.
Police say there was a problem which meant during a 3 month period, Queensland criminal convictions weren't being logged in the national database.
This photo from a dashboard video camera shows Bluffton, S.C., police chasing two suspect vehicles last year. Bluffton Police Department Submitted
Black bears are making a comeback in Alabama with bear sightings on the rise across the state, including some local sightings. The powerful but rarely aggressive omnivores eat mostly vegetation such as acorns and berries, and their claws are adapted for tree climbing, not fighting, according to experts.
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CACHE, OK (KSWO) - Fallen soldiers were remembered at a Memorial Day Service in Cache Sunday afternoon. The Cache Cemetery Association and the Cache Masonic Lodge #391 hosted the annual service at the Cache Cemetery.
David McCracken, the pastor at New Life Assembly of God, said they wanted to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
He said he's attending the service 23 years, to celebrate the freedoms that we have, and the lives that were laid down.
"We take time to reflect back and remember in our hearts that single sacrifice that so many made, and gave their lives," he said. "They may be our fathers, some were our grandfathers, some were our brothers, and our sisters, but they all paid that supreme sacrifice that we might that we might have life and liberty that we enjoy here in America today."
At the ceremony, they had the presentation of colors, a flag salute, and a speaker. They also recognized veterans in attendance for the wars they served in.
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St. Louis Cardinals winning pitcher Lance Lynn (with a dose of his customary sarcasm): “It’s the biggest win possible you can have in April.”
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NEW DELHI (AP) — Afghanistan is set to play its debut cricket test next year against India, with dates and a venue expected to be announced soon.
Afghanistan and Ireland were elevated to full test membership of the International Cricket Council last June, and Ireland has already confirmed its inaugural test match will be against Pakistan in May.
Board of Control for Cricket in India Rahul Johri posted a message on social media after Monday's special general meeting in Delhi to say "India to play inaugural test against Afghanistan. Welcome them to five-day cricket."
Afghanistan Cricket Board officials met with Johri in October in Mumbai, requesting the No. 1-ranked team take on the newest member of sport's elite.
ACB chief executive Shafiq Stanikzai responded on Twitter, thanking the BCCI for accepting the offer "to play our inaugural test match with India (our) traditional friends. My dream come true so as most of Afghan Cricket lovers,"
Nigeria’s government has proposed closing the airport in its capital, Abuja, for six weeks to repair runways that some airlines have described as dangerous.
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The government wants to close Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, the country’s second busiest, for most of February and March. Work by German construction company Julius Berger will continue after the airport reopens and is expected to take six months.
Flights would be diverted for six weeks to Kaduna city, which is 250 kilometers (155 miles) from Abuja on a road frequented by bandits.
A government statement Monday says officials will meet stakeholders on Thursday, realizing the “high level of discomfort and inconvenience” the closure of one of West Africa’s busiest airports will cause.
Exxon, Total win tender to explore for oil & gas off Greece’s Crete
The licenses must be ratified by parliament before exploration work can begin
A consortium of U.S. Exxon Mobil, France’s Total and Hellenic Petroleum has been awarded a tender to explore for oil and gas off Greece, the energy ministry said on Tuesday.
The consortium will explore two sites off the western and northwestern shores of Crete. The areas cover 19,868 sq.km and 20,058 sq.km, respectively.
Greece launched the tender for the sites last year after expressions of interest by the consortium, in which Exxon and Total each have 40 percent. The group was the sole bidder.
The licences must be ratified by parliament before exploration work can begin.
Exxon and Total are currently exploring off Cyprus.
US Ambassador to Greece, Jeoffrey Pyatt hailed the decision by Greece, saying in a tweet that it is “big news” for Exxon Mobil.
Source: Tasos Kokkinidis/greekreporter
An Oklahoma man attempted to detonate what he believed was a 1,000-pound bomb outside a bank building in Oklahoma City as part of an anti-government plot, according to a criminal complaint.
The J. Edgar Hoover Building, the headquarters of the FBI. (Courtesy/FBI)
An Oklahoma man attempted to detonate what he believed was a 1,000-pound bomb outside a bank building in Oklahoma City as part of an anti-government plot, according to a criminal complaint.
Jerry Drake Varnell, 23, was arrested by the FBI after an undercover agent posed as a co-conspirator and agreed to help him build the explosive. Varnell had initially planned to bomb the Federal Reserve in Washington, D.C., in a manner similar to the 1995 bombing of a federal building in Oklahoma City, that killed 168 people, according to the complaint.
Keturah White said she had three strokes within 24 hours when she was 26-years-old.
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She said she's devoted to volunteering at the American Heart Association Office and urges others to keep their heart in check.
White suffered from migraines, but didn't realize those are early signs of strokes.
"I didn't present stroke symptoms so... I had no idea. I was fully prepared to ... when they told me to come back to the E.R. because they found something, I thought it may have been a brain tumor," White said.
She also said she urges families to discuss heart health.
White said she learned while in the hospital that she has a hole in her heart.
Dr. Jennifer Hall with the American Heart Association said that small symptoms are commonly overlooked.
Hall said symptoms could include shortness of breath and genetics, among others.
April 20 S&P Global Ratings:
* Says Governors State University, Il debt rating lowered to 'BB' on state budget uncertainty; on watch neg
* Says downgrade and creditwatch status of governors state university reflect belief that state may fail to pass fiscal 2017 budget by end of May Source text: bit.ly/2orFDge
Two teenage boys have been rescued after three days underground in the skeleton-lined labyrinth of the Catacombs of Paris, France.
Paris police said they alerted firefighters that the boys, aged 16 and 17, were missing.
Police said teams of rescuers, including climbers and sniffer dogs, set out to search for the youths and found them beneath southern Paris a few hours later suffering from slight hypothermia.
It was unclear how the boys got lost.
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Sometimes people sneak into the catacombs after the official museum is closed and venture into areas normally off-limits, even organising special parties or adventure games.
Some 20m below Paris, the catacombs hold the remains of six million people, transferred there starting in the 1700s as public graveyards were closed.
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If you're ISIS in Iraq, this has not been a good year. President Trump has delivered on his promise to Bomb the (expletive) out of you and his generals have been given the green light to hunt every last one of you down and kill you.Mission accomplished.In an address yesterday, Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi formally announced that the more than three-year fight against the barbaric terror group is over after the country's security forces drove the extremists from all of the territory they once held.ISIS in Iraq is defeated.
Feb 14 Adocia SA :
* 2016 revenue of 22.4 million euros ($23.7 million), compared to 36.9 million euros in 2015
* Solid cash position of 58 million euros at December 31, 2016
* FY operating income 30.4 million euros versus 44.7 million euros year ago
* Following announcement in January of Eli Lilly's decision to terminate the agreement, the remaining non-amortized part of up-front payment, (for a total of 18.8 million euros), to be fully recognized in 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9463 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
Love Actually is to get a sequel - as Keira Knightley, Hugh Grant, Colin Firth, Liam Neeson, Bill Nighy, Andrew Lincoln and Rowan Atkinson reunite for a Comic Relief special.
Red Nose Day Actually will revisit the characters "to discover what they're up to in 2017".
The 10-minute film will be shown as part of BBC One's Red Nose Day broadcast on Friday March 24.
HC refuses to entertain plea against payment to Jethmalani The Delhi High Court on Monday refused to entertain a plea seeking to restrain the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government from paying Rs 1.22 crore to veteran lawyer Ram Jethmalani for appearing on behalf of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a defamation suit filed against him by Union Minister Arun Jaitley. Hindu 12:22:00 PM CEST Why Kejriwal should pass on the mantle to Sisodia rediff 11:31:00 AM CEST
City of CT heading towards its water saving target
Last week, the city consumed 507 million litres per day, compared to 542 million litres the week before.
CAPE TOWN – The City of Cape Town says that it is heading closer to its water saving target after its average water consumption dropped by 35 million litres.
Last week, the city consumed 507 million litres per day, compared to 542 million litres the week before.
The record low of 506 million litres was achieved on 9 March.
Although managing to save an additional 35 million litres last week, deputy mayor Ian Nielson says that the city must break through the 500 million litre barrier.
He says the city's advanced pressure management programme, is saving more than 50 million litres of water per day.
Nielson says the city's consumption is being closely monitored by the National Department of Water and Sanitation.
If it does not meet the required daily consumption target of 450 million litres the city could face further restrictions.
Welcome to The Chronicle’s live breaking news blog for Wednesday, February 15, 2017.
Here are our regular updates throughout the day of all the breaking news and sport from across the North East.
We will have pictures, video, tweets and comments covering the latest Newcastle and North East traffic, weather forecasts, crime and council news too.
It’s Kathryn Riddell here and I’ll be keeping you updated on what’s going on across the North East including the latest on the roads for the rush-hour.
If you would like to get in touch with us today about any breaking news, here are my details:
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Mikhail Prokhorov will be spending more time in the US now that he’s moved some of his billions from Moscow to Brooklyn.
This is an absolutely stunning home, refurbished sympathetically with great taste. The Chateau dates from the 18th century and has a wealth of period features. Modern comforts have been seamlessly added. The property is substantial there are 900m2 of residential accommodation. The current owners have elected to occupy a space that offers fabulous spacious reception rooms and four elegant double bedrooms. In addition there are 3 delightful chambre d'hote rooms which have independent access. Guests for the chambre d'hote have access to a series of vaulted reception rooms and a 80m2 games room. This space is contiguous with the family accommodation and could be incorporated into it, alternatively with the addition of a kitchen this part of the chateau could be a fabulous rental unit. This is a property that offers a plethora of different options it can't fail to appeal! For those client's who fish or just love to relax on the banks of the river the setting is just perfect.
Unspoilt natural beauty in Bolivia
Bolivia is a country in central South America, with a varied terrain spanning the Andes Mountains, the Atacama Desert and the Amazon Basin rainforest.
One of the many places to visit is the extraordinary Salar Uyuni, the world’s largest salt flats, a truly magnificent natural spectacle.
Tim Webster is joined by Chad Carey from Chimu Adventures to outline some of the best things about visiting Bolivia, how to get there and what not to miss.
Home Indiana Santa’s Elves and the Santa Claus Museum & Village Welcomes New Director May 30th, 2018 Tyrone Morris Indiana
Santa’s Elves and the Santa Claus Museum and Village are welcoming a new director this season. Nell Hedge has officially the joined the team of elves at the museum and village
With a background in tourism and education, current president Pat Koch says she is perfect for the job. Nell and her husband, Dave, have recently relocated to southern Indiana. They spent years living in Texas and their two sons currently attend The University of Oklahoma. She and her family relocated from Texas to southern Indiana.
Hedge will be replacing Emily Thompson who will finish her tenure this week. Thompson says during the transition, Hedge has already proven to be a great addition to the museum and village.
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Baku. 28 January. REPORT.AZ/ Armenian armed units violated ceasefire a total of 8 times throughout the day, using large-caliber machine guns.
Report was informed in the press service of Azerbaijani Ministry of Defence (MoD).
Armenian armed forces, located in Berkaber village of Ijevan region and in Aygepar village of Berd region subjected to fire the positions of the Azerbaijani Armed Forces located in Gizilhajili village of Gazakh region and Alibayli village of Tovuz region.
The positions of Azerbaijani Armed Forces were also fired from positions located in the nameless hills in Goranboy, Tartar, Fuzuli and Jabrayil regions.
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Australian cyclist Shane Perkins has decided to swap the sunny beaches and boiling heat for freezing winters and tough regimes.
The 2012 bronze medallist is aiming to gain citizenship in order to keep his 2020 Olympic dreams alive.
“The Russian Cycling Federation has given me another opportunity to chase my dreams of Olympic representation in Tokyo 2020 which has special significance to me as my father (Darryl) raced the Olympics in Tokyo in 1964,” Perkins said.
“I’ve spoken to Cycling Australia’s high performance program and staff and they have been supportive."
The two-time world champion in the team sprint and keirin has relocated his family from Adelaide to Brisbane, where he is continuing with his training.
Flint River Armory’s new CSA45 2nd Generation is available with 10- and 16-inch barrels (SBR is 25 inches overall with collapsed custom stock). All barrels are threaded for either flash hider or suppressor. Featuring AR/M4 fire controls for ease of training, short-stroke, gas-piston and rotating/locking bolt operating system. It is low recoiling, accurate and has GLOCK magazine compatibility.
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Colortech, headquartered in Morristown, NJ, continues to make an impact on the North American plastics industry with a steady increase in market share.
To meet the continued demand, the company is increasing its sales force.
Steven Skaggs and John Heaton were recently promoted to regional sales leaders. Colortech also welcomed Ron Klein and Jon Wicklund as new members of the team…
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NBA YoungBoy Indicted For Assaulting And Kidnapping Girlfriend
The rapper known as NBA YoungBoy might be on his way to prison if he’s found guilty of the charges that a Georgia grand jury just handed down.
According to TMZ, Mr. YoungBoy was arrested and charged with the kidnapping and aggravated assault of his girlfriend.
We previously posted the surveillance footage that *allegedly* shows Mr. YoungBoy slamming his girlfriend to the ground violently and pulling her hair in an attempt to get her back into their hotel room.
The woman did her best to prevent her mumbly bae from being charged by spinning some story about “horseplay” but the grand jury wasn’t hearing that s#!t for one second.
We can’t even begin to imagine how his lawyer is going to defend him when the whole thing is on tape.
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NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut rabbi accused of repeatedly raping and molesting a teenage boy is set to make his first court appearance since being arrested last month.
Rabbi Daniel Greer is scheduled to be arraigned Monday in New Haven Superior Court on felony charges of second-degree sexual assault and risk of injury to a minor. His lawyer says he will plead not guilty, but it’s not clear if he will enter pleas Monday.
The 77-year-old Greer is accused of sexually assaulting a teenage boy who attended the Yeshiva of New Haven school from 2001 to 2005. Greer was a founder and principal of the school, which was established in 1977.
A federal jury in May awarded $15 million in damages to the now-former student in his lawsuit against Greer and the school.
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Sub for more: http://nnn.is/the_new_media | Paris Swade for Liberty Writers reports, This 25-year-old named Reality Winner was arrested over the weekend and is facing charges that she took classified material from a government facility and leaking it to a news outlet via mail.
Famous economist Taron Achemoghlu gave an interview to “Voice of America” about the “Velvet Revolution” and the new development perspectives.
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Progress is being made on the Biloxi infrastructure project, but for some, the frustration continues. The wet yet paved roads in east Biloxi are a stark contrast to just a year ago, when mud and gravel was the norm.
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For months in this column, we have urged our readers to ignore the headlines and focus instead on market fundamentals. That strategy has paid off. The White House hi-jinks have continued to make the news, but the market has moved up in an almost steady manner. U.S. equities are up 11.59 percent from the beginning of ...
Kandy, Aug 14 (IANS) India inched towards victory even as Dinesh Chandimal and Angelo Mathews staged a desperate battle to prolong Sri Lanka's struggle with the hosts posting 82/4 in their second innings at lunch on the third day of the third cricket Test here on Monday.
At lunch, Chandimal was batting on 26 with Mathews on a patient 17 at the other end.
The hosts, who were forced to follow on, trail India's first innings total of 487 by 270 runs. Sri Lanka were all out for 135 runs in their first innings.
For India, fast bowler Mohammed Shami clinched two wickets while fellow pacer Umesh Yadav and star off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin bagged a wicket each.
Brief scores:
Sri Lanka: 135 & 82/4 (Dinesh Chandimal 26 batting, Angelo Mathews 17 batting; Mohammed 2/20) vs India (first innings): 487.
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A triple shooting following a road rage incident on the city's west side left one man dead and two others in critical condition, according to the San Antonio Police Department.
Investigators said the shooting occurred around 1:25 am Wednesday in the 2700 block of Castroville Road.
SAPD said the vehicle carrying three males and the suspected shooter in a white SUV were both traveling near 39th street. When the driver of the white SUV spotted their vehicle, he reportedly opened-fired into their vehicle.
Police arrived at the scene where the three male victim's in their 20s had all sustained gunshot wounds. The drive was pronounced dead at the scene.
The two other victims were transported to University Hospital in critical condition.
The suspected shooter fled the scene. No arrests have been made at this time.
No word on what led up to the confrontation.
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HALIFAX — A Nova Scotia judge has allowed a Halifax-area father unsupervised parenting time with his child, despite a mother's objections over his "unorthodox beliefs" on white pride and other racial matters.
In her decision, Justice Carole Beaton of the provincial supreme court's Family Division says it's in the six-year-old's best interest to have contact with the father.
But she says the father is not to engage in discussions in the child's presence that would expose his controversial political, historical and world views.
Beaton says that father clarified on cross-examination that he is not a white supremacist but rather an Asian supremacist with unorthodox views on "white European pride."
The judge found the mother's concerns about the father's world views and his criminal past were only raised after the breakdown of their relationship.
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(WFLA) – The Tampa Bay area is experiencing higher tides than usual on Friday that will continue in to this weekend.
The City of Tarpon Springs issued an email about tidal flooding on Friday.
The city is experiencing a tide that is “significantly above normal” that is causing flooding.
Water should recede with the outgoing tide, but the city expects similar flooding Saturday with the high tide at approximately 2:30 p.m.
“Abnormally high tides occur this time of year in Florida when the moon is at its perigee (closest to earth) and is aligned with the sun and moon. This gravitational pull causes higher than normal tides,” said Storm Team 8 Chief Meteorologist Steve Jerve.
“On the east coast, they are known as ‘king tides,’ and with a strong onshore flow from the east, they can cause local flooding. Recent rains and saturated ground can also make this flooding even worse.”
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Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu on Wednesday night issued a speedy recovery to the victims of the shooting in Virginia.
"On behalf of the Government and people of Israel, I send our heartfelt wishes for a full and speedy recovery to Congressman Steve Scalise and the other victims of today's tragic shooting attack in Virginia. We stand with the victims, their families and the American people on this difficult day," he said in a statement.
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White House accuses reporters of ‘purposefully misleading’ the country
In a heated exchange with reporters, White House Press Secretary is asked if President Trump can differentiate between what he calls “fake news” and Russian disinformation campaigns.
Though blackheads can seemingly pop up overnight, those stubborn little b*tches can be tough to get rid of. Unless you want to subject yourself to some gruesome, YouTube-style pimple popping (never a good idea), you're left to undergo a timely, trial-and-error skincare process. One Redditor's routine is going viral for its crazy-impressive results — which she achieved in just one month.
As Reddit user yoofka wrote on Skincare Addiction, a sextet of products have cleared the pores on her nose from blackheads. The routine replaced her previous trio of a charcoal cleanser, collagen- and hyaluronic-acid-infused toner, and moisturizing face cream.
The proof is in the pictures, and as you can see in the before-and-after photo yoofka posted, she clearly found the procedure that works for her. "My skin has never been more supple or texture-less in my 22 years!" she wrote. Read on for her entire routine — and then immediately make room on your bathroom shelf for seven new products!
Body of missing woman located Hunter 4/17/17 The Johnson County Sheriff's Office confirmed that the deceased body of a woman found in the Iowa River on Friday was the person they've been looking for since last month. In a release from the City, the Medical Examiner's Office has identified the body as that of 37 year old Katie Brooker.
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He will also join the firm's executive committee alongside CEO Hemant Shah, CFO Peter Eidelman, chief risk modelling officer Mohsen Rahnama, general manager of platform and software Eric Yau, and global head of solutions Michael Steel.
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The Conservative party conference was supposed to be the prime minister's big moment, yet her keynote speech was a disaster and the overall mood was flat. So where does the party go now, and how does it find some fresh policies to beat Jeremy Corbyn? With George Parker, Henry Mance and Miranda Green of the Financial Times.
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CLEVELAND >> The nephew of Cleveland’s mayor has been sentenced to eight years in prison on a federal weapons charge.
Cleveland.com reports that Mayor Frank Jackson was in the courtroom Thursday for the sentencing of his nephew, 38-year-old Nicholas Martin.
Police say Martin was arrested in March 2017 after falling asleep at a traffic light. Cleveland police reported finding a gun and pills in his car. Martin pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm despite prior felony convictions.
Martin’s public defender declined to comment.
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Martin is the son of Nick Jackson, the Democratic mayor’s younger brother, who has worked for the city and the school district.
A state tax credit that helped propel Oklahoma to third in the nation in its capacity to generate electricity from wind is coming to an end, but it will be years before state coffers see results of the change. Gov. Mary Fallin on Monday signed legislation that rolls back a 10-year tax credit for electricity generated by zero-emission facilities that was launched in 2003.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney General Jeff Sessions is telling federal agencies to do as much as possible to accommodate people who have religious objections to LGBT rights.
A memo issued Friday is an attempt to deliver on President Donald Trump’s pledge to evangelical supporters that he would protect religious liberties. But experts say the guidance is so sweeping it could prompt wide-ranging lawsuits against the government.
It lifts a burden from religious objectors to prove their beliefs about marriage or other topics are sincerely held. The policy says the mere claim that someone’s religious freedom was violated is enough to override many anti-discrimination protections for LGBT people, women and others.
Religious liberty expert Robin Fretwell Wilson says the memo could force agencies to re-think their protections on sexual orientation and gender identity.
** The Wall Street bank's shares down 2.0 pct at $52.10 premarket
** Reported a fall in quarterly profit, hit by weaker mortgage banking fees and higher costs; Net income fell to $5.06 bln from $5.09 bln a year ago
** Mortgage banking revenue fell to $1.23 bln from $1.59 bln last year
** EPS $1.00 vs est. 96 cents/shr; Rev fell 0.9 pct to $22 bln
** Wells Fargo has been beset since September by a scandal over its creation of unauthorized customer accounts
** Warren Buffet's Berkshire said "investment or valuation considerations" were not factors in its sale of 7.13 mln Wells Fargo shares this week, and planned sale of another 1.87 mln shares "in the near future."
** JPMorgan Chase & Co and Citigroup reported better-than-expected profit on Thursday
** Up to Wednesday's close, stock had risen 16.6 pct since President Donald Trump's won the election on Nov 8
Construction will soon begin for two bridges in Cumberland County as part of PennDOT's Rapid Bridge Replacement Project.
One bridge carries Spanglers Mill Road over the Yellow Breeches Creek in Fairview Township, and another is in Lower Allen Township at the Cumberland-York county line, according to a news release.
Construction is expected to begin on the week of June 11, and will be completed in November.
"When both bridges close for full replacement, drivers will be directed to follow a detour along Lisburn Road, Route 114, and back on to Spanglers Mill Road," according to the release.
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FRANKFURT, March 30 Blood plasma products maker Biotest is in talks to be taken over by Chinese investor Creat Group Corp, which last year bought the German company's British peer Bio Products Laboratory.
Creat has proposed a purchase price of 28.50 euros per ordinary share and 19.00 euros per preference share , Biotest said in a statement late on Wednesday.
The ordinary and preference shares on Wednesday closed at 19.99 euros and 19.02 euros, respectively.
Biotest, whose products are used to treat blood coagulation disorders, auto-immune diseases and immune deficiencies, said the potential deal was still subject to final negotiations and an agreement with Biotest AG's majority shareholder, OGEL GmbH, among other measures.
Creat agreed in May last year to acquire British biotech firm Bio Products Laboratories (BPL) from Bain Capital for 820 million pounds ($1.02 billion). ($1 = 0.8044 pounds) (Reporting by Ludwig Burger)
Tensions over immigration policies boiled up in Washington state Tuesday after the detention of a 23-year-old man, whose lawyers say is being unlawfully held by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials despite the fact that he was authorized to remain in the country under a program established by the Obama administration. The man, Daniel Ramirez Medina, has twice been granted deferred action and employment authorization under the Deferred Action for Childhood arrivals, or DACA, his lawyers said.
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Police are investigating the death of a 20-year-old man whose body was found in Northbridge on Sunday night.
Police say the man was with friends at a venue on Aberdeen Street and left there with them at around 4.30am on Sunday morning.
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He and his friends have then parted company.
Despite attempts by his friends to contact him throughout Sunday, the man could not be reached or found.
At around 8pm on Sunday the man's friends went to the Northbridge area and found him in an alleyway off Aberdeen Street.
Paramedics were called but the man was declared dead a short time later.
Police are investigating whether the man, who was from Cannington, may have fallen from a nearby building.
A report will now be prepared for the Coroner.
A Wellingborough man has pleaded not guilty to attempted murder.
Daniel Jones-Stray, 20, denied the charge and one charge of possession of a firearm with intent at Northampton Crown Court on Tuesday (April 18).
The charges relate to an incident which saw a 15-year-old boy shot and injured on the Hemmingwell estate, and the associated shooting of a property in Minerva Way, Wellingborough, in September 2015.
Jones-Stray was charged by detectives from Operation Worcester, a police drive to tackle drugs and firearms offences.
He will now face a trial in September this year.
Chicago Cubs' Javier Baez steals home past Detroit Tigers catcher James McCann during the fourth inning of a baseball game on Wednesday, July 4, 2018, in Chicago. Matt Marton AP Photo
The man convicted of killing 6-year-old Etan Patz (AY’-tahn PAYTS’) is set to learn his punishment in one of America’s most notorious missing-child cases.
Pedro Hernandez’s sentencing is set for Tuesday afternoon.
Etan disappeared in 1979 as he walked to his school bus stop in downtown Manhattan. He was among the first missing children pictured on milk cartons, and the anniversary of his May 25 disappearance became National Missing Children’s Day.
No trace of him has ever been found.
Hernandez worked at a convenience shop by the bus stop. Now 56, he wasn’t a suspect until police got a tip in 2012.
The Maple Shade, New Jersey, man then confessed. His lawyers say he’s mentally ill and his admissions were false. The attorneys have vowed to appeal.
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NBC 5's Kris Gutierrez was on the red carpet for the Super Bowl LII NFL Honors event where he caught up with Jason Witten's 2 sons. (Published 3 hours ago)
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The 16th annual "Coats for the Cold" drive will begin on Tuesday, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The 16th annual "Coats for the Cold" drive will begin on Tuesday, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Anybody with unwanted new or gently used jackets are asked to donate these items to those in need of outerwear for the winter months. Additionally, the Bradley County Sheriff's Office Litter program funded by the Tennessee Department of Transportation will be in attendance to educate participants on the importance of not-littering within the community.
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Retirement can be a confusing time of life. Strong Tower Associates makes it their mission to assist folks in handling the retirement process.
Age plays a significant role in retirement, and knowing what steps to take during certain years to meet financial goals is what Ash Toumayants, founder of Strong Tower, was here to teach us about.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) –- It is officially October, which means many people are excited about fall, football, and Magic City Fashion Week.
We’re three weeks away from MCFW and creators Derek Deandre and Daniel Grier say they are very excited about the upcoming events.
The Splashiversary Emerging Designer Showcase will give designers a chance to display their work and help celebrate the four year anniversary of Splash DKG, a clothing line started by Deandre and Grier. The event will also feature celebrity stylists Ty Hunter and Raquel Smith who are known for styling Grammy award-winning artist Beyoncé Knowles.
MCFW is about more than fashion – they have partnered with Birmingham AIDS Outreach to help spread awareness about HIV and AIDS.
Magic City Fashion Week will be from October 24th-26th.
For more information on MCFW, including ticket information and scheduling, visit magiccityfashionweek.com.
Keep up with upcoming events by following MCFW on Instagram and Facebook.
VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. - An alligator out for a Sunday stroll stopped brought traffic to a halt outside of a Deltona, Florida school this weekend.
At first, Karl Miranda, said he wasn't exactly sure what was causing cars to stop.
"As I got closer, I saw something huge and murky, grayish, on the asphalt there," Miranda said.
And there it was: a well-fed alligator lumbering past Deltona Middle School at around 7:30 p.m. Sunday.
Miranda said he travels the road in front of the school all the time and it's wide open spaces, especially on a Sunday evening.
So, he was surprised when he saw several cars and even more surprised when he saw why they were there.
"As I got closer, I saw it was a gator, and the closer I got, it was a big gator," Miranda said. "There were quite a few people who were a little bolder than me. It made me a little nervous, didn't want them to attract the gator coming my way."
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We have a lot of options today when it comes to listening to our favorite music with just the push of a button.
But long before the iPod, years before the compact disc and even before audio cassettes -- there was a portable device that changed the way an entire generation listened to music.
One of Roy's folks has collected thousands of 8-track tapes and believes it is the best way to listen to your favorite tunes.
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A man has been charged with burglary and resisting arrest in connection with an incident in Bulwell.
Nottinghamshire Police received a report of a burglary at a property in Piccadilly at about 3.46am yesterday, Sunday, December 10.
Officers arrested a man following a foot pursuit.
A police spokesman said: “Mitchell Musson, 25, of no fixed address, has been charged with burglary and resisting arrest. He has been bailed to appear at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, January 9 2018.”
Ganjam: Some eight thousand endangered Olive Ridley turtles began mass nesting at mouth of Rushikulya River nearby Punrunabandha in Ganjam district on Tuesday.
Keeping in view of the development the local forest administration has arranged for necessary arrangements for the safety of the turtles and their nests. The 4 km long beach line from Purunabandha to Podampeta has been sealed with plastic fence to avoid any interference from animals and humans alike.
As many as 90 officials have been deployed across 45 segments to keep strict vigil along the coast with one forest official and a local for every 100 metres of the beach.
For last some days thousands of turtles were waiting nearby the coastal waters for the best time, weather and temperature to begin nesting.
The Spanish football association is reportedly planning to naturalize a South Korean football prodigy.
Valencia-based Superdeporte reported on Monday that the association had been pursuing Lee Kang-in's naturalization since three years ago, but has been unsuccessful because his stint in Spain was not long enough.
However, the newspaper said the 17-year-old midfielder at Valencia CF Juvenil B would meet the qualification to acquire Spanish citizenship on June 30th, when he would have lived in the country for eight years.
Lee drew major media attention when he scored four goals in an international tournament in 2013, including a goal against Barcelona in the quarterfinals.
He joined Spains’ U-18 national team last year. Since June, he has been playing for Spain’s U-19 national team, scoring two goals in three matches.
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SPRINGFIELD (CBS) — Two young children are among the dead after a fire torn through a Springfield apartment building on Sunday.
The victims were identified by Hampden District Attorney Anthony Gulluni as one-year-old Fatumo Ahmed, two-year-old Ahmed Ahmed, and Aden Abdakadr, whose age is unknown. Abdakadr is believed to be the children’s father.
Blames broke out at the building around 7:20 a.m. By the time firefighters arrived, people were already jumping out of second and third-story windows, Springfield Fire Commissioner Bernard Calvi said.
Four people, including a pregnant woman and a child, were taken to local hospitals with injuries which are not believed to be life-threatening. Three more residents were also injured.
Between 60 and 80 people have been displaced.
DETROIT (AP) - Kameron Chatman had 21 points with eight rebounds to lead all five Detroit Mercy starters in double-figure scoring in a 74-60 victory over IUPUI on Friday night.
Chatman, who had four assists and three steals, scored 12 points in the first half when Detroit took a 38-28 lead after shooting 52 percent and leading by as many at 18.
The Titans led the entire game and made 8 of 19 3-point tries. Roschon Prince and Josh McFolley added 14 points with McFolley making four of the Titans' 11 steals. DeShawndre Black scored 13 points and Cole Long 12 with seven assists for the Titans (7-17, 3-8 Horizon).
Jaylen Minnett led the Jaguars (7-15, 4-7), who have lost four straight, with four 3-pointers for his 12 points. IUPUI didn't get closer than seven in the second half.
The victory avenged an 81-66 loss at IUPUI on Jan. 16.
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ROSSER, Man. — A Canadian Pacific Railway freight train has derailed west if Winnipeg, apparently during a thunderstorm.
The company says 13 train cars went off the tracks around 6 p.m. Tuesday near Rosser.
CP Rail says no one was injured and there were no environmental concerns.
RCMP couldn’t say what caused the derailment, but noted a strong thunderstorm blew through the area at the time.
The Transportation Safety Board is investigating.
April 12 Beijing Unistrong Science & Technology Co Ltd :
* To use undistributed profits to pay a cash dividend of 1 yuan (pre-tax) per 10 shares to shareholders for FY 2016
* To use additional paid-in capital to distribute 20 new shares for every 10 shares
* Div payment plan has been adjusted, and in the previous plan, co plans to use additional paid-in capital to distribute 30 new shares for every 10 shares to shareholders for FY 2016
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RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Police in Richmond are searching for a suspect after a man was stabbed in the chest Tuesday evening.
Shortly after 6:30 p.m. officers responded to the 1400 block of Clarkson Road for reports of a fight. When they arrived, they found an adult male victim suffering from a stab wound to the chest. He was transported to Chippenham Hospital with life-threatening injuries.
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In an interview with The Huffington Post , Debra Messing said that the upcoming revival of Will & Grace will "celebrate all the other initials of LGBTQ." Messing, Eric McCormack, Sean Hayes and Megan Mullally will reprise their roles as Will & Grace returns to NBC with 12 new episodes.
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09:45 Reported News Briefs Av 23, 5777 , 15/08/17 Av 23, 5777 , 15/08/17 Maccabi Tel Aviv signs Norris Cole Maccabi Tel Aviv's basketball team has signed 28-year-old point guard Norris Cole for the upcoming season. Cole played for the Miami Heat when it won the National Basketball Association championship in 2012 and 2013. He was with Oklahoma City at the end of the 2016-2017 season. ► ◄ Last Briefs
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Children from Chester primary schools joined minstrels, knights and jesters to celebrate St George’s Day in the city centre on Monday (April 23).
City artist Russell Kirk retold the story of St George with the help of pupils from: Upton Heath, Dee Point, Overleigh St Mary’s, JH Godwin, Hoole All Saints and University Chester Free School in a theatrical extravaganza and parade through the streets of Chester.
St George was no match for Chester’s dragon so the Lord Mayor of Chester Cllr Razia Daniels stepped in to save the day.
Elsewhere, children from other local primary schools celebrated St George’s Day by dressing up learning about the the story of St George.
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After opening the trade on a positive note, Cipla stock further gained 6% to Rs575.40 on BSE. Photo: Mint
New Delhi: Shares of drug major Cipla on Monday rose over 6% after the company reported 23.63% rise in consolidated net profit for the first quarter ended 30 June.
After opening the trade on a positive note, the stock further gained 6% to Rs575.40 on BSE. At NSE, shares of the company jumped 6.39% to Rs576.
Cipla on Friday reported a 23.63% rise in consolidated net profit to Rs424.92 crore for the first quarter ended 30 June. The company had posted a net profit of Rs343.70 crore for the corresponding period of the previous fiscal, Cipla said in a BSE filing.
Consolidated total income from operations stood at Rs3,525.05 crore for the quarter under consideration as against Rs3,650.03 crore for the same period a year ago.
Sea of Thieves servers are going down ahead of the release of a new update and patch notes
Sea of Thieves is down at the moment with the server status offline ahead of the release of a new Xbox One update and patch notes.
Sea of Thieves servers were taken offline at 10am BST today with server maintenance scheduled to finish at 2pm UK time.
The official Sea of Thieves Twitter account said patch notes for the upcoming update are on its way.
At the start of server maintenance earlier today, the Sea of Thieves Twitter posted: “Pirates! The #SeaOfThieves servers are now offline, which is a little earlier than expected, apologies for any inconvenience caused.
“They will be back online at 2PM.
“Notes to follow!”
The Sea of Thieves status page will be updated once the patch notes for the upcoming update are ready.
Express.co.uk will also update this story once the Sea of Thieves patch notes have been released.
The last big Sea of Thieves patch release was back in May when version 1.1.5 was released.
WAXAHACHIE – Two ex employees of the Ellis County Sheriff’s Office have admitted to stealing about 40 guns from the office and selling them.
Thomas Glen Smith, 50, and Phillip Gary Slaughter, 42, both pleaded guilty to one count of possession or sale of stolen firearms in separate but related cases.
Slaughter, a lieutenant, pleaded guilty in May and Smith, a former deputy, pled guilty in June.
Smith and Slaughter worked in the evidence room, where firearms seized by the department are held.
Slaughter received a court orderon Nov. 18, 2015 to destroy hundreds of the firearms.
The pair did not destroy the weapons, but pawned some of them along with others not ordered to be destroyed. They also old others through Facebook.
Each man faces up to 10-years in federal prison and a $250,000 fine, as well as restitution.
Smith and Slaughter remain free on bond until sentencing.
Wagner (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Panthers.
Wagner was limited in practice both Thursday and Friday, which bodes well for his chances of playing. If he is unable to suit up, though, expect to see Emmett Cleary fill in at right tackle.
New research shows that the agents commonly mixed with cannabis oil for vaping can also produce cancer-causing compounds when heated. The effect is similar to the potential health risks linked to cigarette smoke and agents used in e-cigarettes.
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NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Namibian media say an elephant trampled and killed an Argentine who was in a group of hunters tracking a herd of elephants.
The Namibia Press Agency said the hunter, identified as 46-year-old Jose Monzalvez, was killed on Saturday afternoon in a private wildlife area 70 kilometers (43 miles) northwest of the small town of Kalkfeld.
The agency said Monzalvez, who worked for an oil company, was with another Argentine and three Namibians when he was killed. It says one of the elephants charged before the group was able to find a spot to aim and shoot.
The report says Monzalvez had a hunting permit with him and that relatives have been informed of his death.
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U.S. homebuilders are feeling a bit less confident this month, reflecting a dimmer outlook on sales in the months ahead and fewer would-be buyers dropping by builders' sales offices.
The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo builder sentiment index released Wednesday fell to 65 this month. That's down two points from a revised reading of 67 in January.
Readings above 50 indicate more builders view sales conditions as good rather than poor. The index has been above 60 since September and reached the highest level in 11 years in December.
The February number falls shy of analyst predictions. They expected the index to hit 68, according to FactSet.
A Burundian walking in a rice field is silhouetted against sunset in Gisenyi Valley, Makamba Province, Burundi, on June 13, 2017. Makamba is Burundi's one of the southern provinces near Tanzania.
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Team India opener Shikhar Dhawan's wife Aesha posted this picture of herself and son Zoravar yesterday during their visit to a lion's park in South Africa
Team India opener Shikhar Dhawan's wife Aesha posted this picture of herself and son Zoravar yesterday during their visit to a lion's park in South Africa. "Zoraver making friends in South Africa @aliyah_dhawan thanks for the photos," she wrote
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A road bridge closed since flooding in December 2015 is to reopen in September after repairs costing £5.1m.
Linton bridge, between Linton and Collingham, near Wetherby, West Yorkshire, shut on 27 December 2015 as the flooded River Wharfe made it unsafe.
The Grade II-listed structure suffered major damage to its foundations
Leeds City Council said the repair bill had been funded by the Department for Transport.
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The structure over the River Wharfe, which links the communities of Linton and Collingham, will reopen to all users on 2 September.
More than 100 bridges were damaged by floods in West Yorkshire following Storm Eva
The reason of the popularity is mostly by Trolley with a Horse. This is a unique system in which a horse pull a buggy called thella with force over a small 2 feet wide track on the earth. This is unique traveling system that was launched 1903. thousands of people come from the world come to see this unique Anokhi Sawari System.
Due to lack of resources and un-educated management this system was revoked in 1993. But After the high effort of Nazim and village inhabitants DCO Faisalabad provided sufficient funds to restart this Anokhi Sawari in march 2012. Now it is again providing fun and entertainment for its visitors from all over the Pakistan and world.
BERLIN (AP) — Bavaria's conservative government is ordering Christian crosses to be placed at the entrance of all state administrative buildings.
The regional government says the crosses shouldn't be seen as religious symbols, but are meant to reflect the southern German state's "cultural identity and Christian-western influence."
German news agency dpa reported that Tuesday's decree won't affect municipal and federal government buildings in Bavaria.
Crosses are already compulsory in public schools and courtrooms in predominantly Catholic Bavaria.
The governing Christian Social Union — the Bavaria-only wing of Chancellor Angela Merkel's party — is hoping to avoid losing its state majority to Alternative for Germany, a party on the right whose anti-Muslim campaigns have struck a chord with some German voters.
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With exactly one year to go before the 2019 World Cup opens at the Oval with the hosts taking on South Africa, England named their ODI squad for the five-match series against Australia next month - and it will be surprising if there is more than a tweak or two when their World Cup squad is eventually announced.
From Eoin Morgan’s point of view, the most significant part of this squad announcement is that Liam Plunkett is back after a hamstring injury.
England’s last ODI series in New Zealand was far closer than it would have been - it went to 2-2 before England won the decider - had Plunkett been fit to enforce in the middle overs.
Plunkett bangs it in short of a length and gives batsmen no room, like nobody else in the England squad: Ross Taylor might not have scored 181 at Dunedin if Plunkett had been around.
David Willey and Mark Wood had their moments last winter with the new ball, and Tom Curran at the end of an innings, but nobody could give Morgan control of the middle overs like Plunkett.
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AMMAN (Reuters) - The Syrian foreign ministry denied on Saturday U.S. allegations it had used chemical weapons against rebel-held Eastern Ghouta enclave near Damascus, saying the accusations were “lies” without evidence.
U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said on Friday the Syrian government had repeatedly used chlorine as a weapon. A day earlier, Washington said it was prepared to consider military action if necessary to deter chemical weapons attacks by the Syrian government.
02/15/17: The return of unlimited data
Some carriers, like Verizon, are starting to bring back unlimited data plans. Why the return, and why did they go away in the first place? CNET's Lindsey Turrentine breaks it down for us. Afterwards, Business Insider's Kif Leswing explains the turmoil happening at Magic Leap — an augmented reality company that's been promising wearable tech that can project images onto the real world. Finally, we'll look at the most popular (and possibly surprising) city on Tinder during Valentine's Day last year. Any guesses?
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Toronto police are seeking a man and a woman in a fraud case involving hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Police say a woman went into a bank on June 29 and, using false identification, posed as a client to gain access to that person’s account.
They say she then transferred $400,000 from there to another account.
Police say a few days later, a man went into another bank and used a fake ID to pose as a client.
It’s alleged he accessed the account in which the money had been transferred and used the funds to buy a large quantity of gold.
Security camera images of the two have been posted on the Toronto police website.
The number of lawsuits accusing a former physician assistant at a Veteran’s Administration hospital in Kansas of sexual abuse is approaching 100.
The Wichita Eagle reports that Kansas City attorneys Dan Curry and Sarah Brown filed three more lawsuits last week on behalf of former patients of Mark Wisner. He was sentenced last year to more than 15 years in prison for sex crimes involving patients at the Eisenhower Veterans Administration Medical Center in Leavenworth.
Curry said he expects to file a few more lawsuits in the near future, bringing the total number to around 100. Some seek $2 million or more in damages.
Prosecutors said Wisner performed improper and medically unnecessary genital examinations on patients from 2012 to 2014. He resigned and had his license to practice revoked in 2015.
WWE RAW Viewership (2/13): Numbers Drop This Week
The Monday, February 13th episode of WWE RAW saw a decline in viewership this week, drawing 3.087 million viewers compared to 3.115 million viewers last week.
This week’s RAW featured a Women’s Title change as Bayley defeated Charlotte to win her first main roster title. The show also featured WWE Universal Champion Kevin Owens turning on Chris Jericho during their “Friendship Celebration.”
The hourly viewership breakdown for this week’s show is as follows:
ELLERBE — Three men wanted in connection to a Sunday break-in and shooting on Green Lake Road remain at large, Sheriff James Clemmons said Monday.
At about 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Clemmons said, his office received a call reporting that someone had been shot at 776 Green Lake Road. Deputies found a male victim in the yard there, Clemmons said without releasing the man’s identity.
The victim was airlifted to an undisclosed hospital and is in stable condition, he said.
Chief Deputy Mark Gulledge declined to comment on whether anything had been stolen from the residence.
Deputies are seeking three black males who wore bandannas over their faces, Clemmons said. He released no other details.
Anyone near Green Lake Road and Country Lane between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Sunday is being asked to help, Clemmons said — “no matter how simple you feel it may seem.”
Anyone with information may call the Sheriff’s Office at 910-895-3232 or Crime Stoppers at 910-997-5454.
A Fort Madison home was damaged in a shots fired incident over the weekend.
Officers were advised of a possible shots fired in the area of the 1700 block of Ave. E at 4:58 am. At 7:33 am officers recovered 7 spent large caliber shells in an alley behind a residence in the 1700 block of Ave. D. The residence had been struck multiple times.
Anyone with information in regards to this incident should contact teh Fort Madison Police Department at 319-372-2525.
In this photo released by the Guatemala National Civil Police , Mexico's former Veracruz state Gov. Javier Duarte poses for photos escorted by an agent of the Interpol office in Guatemala, left, and a Mexico federal agent at a court room in Panajachel, Guatemala, Saturday, April 15, 2017. Duarte, who is accused of running a corruption ring to pilfer from state coffers, was detained in Guatemala on Saturday.
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Joe Fiteni of the Planning and Zoning Commission became the new chairman during a meeting Dec. 12.
Fiteni, the former vice chair, replaces Sally Poundstone.
Scott Lawrence replaces Fiteni as vice chair.
Doris Knapp remains secretary.
The meeting was the last of the year and was held at the town hall annex.
$1.8M settlement proposed for teen hurt when fair ride broke
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A woman critically injured in a deadly ride accident at the Ohio State Fair would get nearly $1.8 million in a proposed settlement of her claims against the ride operator and companies that had inspected it.
A carriage on the spinning, swinging Fire Ball ride broke apart last July, killing a teenager and injuring seven people, including 18-year-old Jennifer Lambert.
WBNS-TV reports court documents say Lambert suffered a traumatic brain injury, remains in a care facility and has had medical expenses totaling more than $455,000. She would get about $1.1 million from the proposed settlement, with the rest going toward attorneys' fees and other expenses.
The settlement would need court approval.
A court filing says some victims are still considering claims against the ride's designer, manufacturer and supplier.
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ROME (AP) — Italian lawmakers are demanding Brazil extradite Italian communist militant Cesare Battisti after he was caught near the Bolivian border.
A chorus of lawmakers, including ex-Premier Matteo Renzi, are demanding that Battisti finally face justice for Italian murder convictions.
Justice Minister Andrea Orlando says extradition "is possible" and that Italy is determined he serve time to "give back, at least in part, what was taken from our country and the families of his victims."
Battisti escaped from Italian prison in 1981 while awaiting trial on four counts of murder allegedly committed when he was a member of the Armed Proletarians for Communism. He was convicted in absentia in 1990. He has acknowledged membership in the group but denies killing anyone.
Ex-Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva rejected extradition in 2010.
BUFFALO, NY - Work to restore the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed landscape at the Darwin Martin House estate has begun.
A ceremonial turning of the soil formally announced the restoration had started, as the final effort in the overall restoration to estate.
The Darwin Martin House is a National Historic Landmark and a New York State Historic Site, having received $50 million in investments over the years - primarily from the Buffalo Billion Phase 2.
Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul was in attendance for the event, as well as the President of Martin House Restoration Corp., Keith Stolzenburg, and Mary Roberts, Executive Director of the Martin House Complex.
Here's a rendering of the restoration plans from New York State:
For more information on the Darwin Martin House, you can visit the State Parks and Rec. page.
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Some Delaware businesses continue to find selling chocolates and flowers worthwhile for Valentine's Day.
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Following a series of bombs in Austin, TPD’s bomb squad says if you see something, say something.
HOUSTON -- The Red Sox have officially removed Eduardo Nunez from their ALDS roster and added Chris Young.
Nunez, who has dealt with a PCL sprain in his right knee, re-injured the knee running to first base in his first at-bat in Game 1. The Red Sox lost 8-2 to fall behind 1-0 in the best-of-five series to the Astros.
Nunez is not eligible to return for this series or a potential ALCS because of being removed from the ALDS roster. He could return for the World Series if the Red Sox were make it that far.
Young has had a lot of success here at Minute Maid Park. He's batted .380 with a .417 on-base percentage, .727 slugging percentage, 1.144 OPS, 11 homers, seven doubles, one triple and 36 RBIs in 31 games (133 plate appearances) at Minute Maid Park.
Terry L. Mason, 24, of Northern Cambria was seriously injured in a pedestrian accident on Tuesday in Burnside Borough, near the Burnside Township line. Punxsutawney-based State Police reported Mason was riding a bicycle northbound on U.S. Route 219/Main Street when he was struck by a 2017 T800 tractor trailer operated by Troy E. Rothrock, 44, of Lewistown.
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LONDON — British Prime Minister Theresa May is due to make an unexpected statement in Downing Street, triggering speculation that she plans to call an early election.
May's office says she will speak at 11:15 a.m. (1015 GMT) Tuesday, after the weekly meeting of her Cabinet.
Such statements are generally reserved for major news, such as resignations and election calls.
May, who took office in July after predecessor David Cameron stepped down, could be tempted to go to the polls to secure her own mandate as she negotiates Britain's withdrawal from the European Union.
But she has previously said she will stay in office until the next scheduled national election, in 2020.
With the debut of the first Last Jedi trailer at last week's Star Wars Celebration, hype for Episode VIII has returned in full force.
But while some fans spent the weekend worrying about Finn recovering from his Kylo Ren-inflicted injuries or wondering why Luke would dare say it was time for the Jedi to end, one observant viewer was busy analyzing the similarities between the preview and another Star Wars offering — The Force Awakens teaser.
YouTube user Morphin Bad shared a video Friday comparing footage from the two spots in an effort to demonstrate the numerous parallels between them. Beginning with a panting Finn popping up from the desert in The Force Awakens , juxtaposed with a gasping Rey on the ground from The Last Jedi , the edit showcases the similar format Disney used for both trailers.
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About the Series: In February 2002 the Wednesday Noon Concert Series was begun. For the most part, each Wednesday year round half-hour concerts take place between 12:15 and 12:45. A variety of performers, including choir, guitar, cello, piano, organ, voice, string trio, harp and others, provide a mid-day respite to downtown workers and guests. Though a freewill offering is taken, there is no charge to attend the concerts. The Wednesday Noon Concert Series is the only on-going series of its kind in the Greater Milwaukee area. It was voted “Best Music Before Sundown” by the Shepherd Express in 2008.
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Meshell Ndegeocello, "Ventriloquism"
Eerily intimate, gorgeously arranged R&B hits from the 1980s and '90s. As good as modern R&B gets.
Dungen/Woods, "Myths 03 EP"
Sweden's Dungen and Brooklyn's Woods team for some of soul-stirring psychedelia and progressive indie-rock.
Roxy Music, "Manifesto"
How this album has spent 30 years sounding a few decades ahead of its time is a wonder. You can hear its influence everywhere, but there's still nothing quite like the real thing.
August Greene, "August Greene"
The teaming of mind-up rapper Common with new-jazz genius Robert Glasper and prolific drummer/producer Karriem Riggins proves to be a heavenly hybrid. It's both intense and eminently chilled-out.
XTC, "This is Pop"
A documentary film tracing the arc of the English band, from its roots in edgy post-punk to its full flourishing as one of the most thrilling pop bands in the post Beatles/Brian Wilson world. Streaming now on Netflix and Amazon Video.
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — The 26th Annual Unnatural Resources Fair kicked off Friday with hundreds of people filling the Greenville Convention Center.
Anyone from kids in kindergarten to senior citizens could participate.
To submit an entry, each person had to present a creation that was made up of 80 percent recycled materials.
Categories included tools, toys, and miscellaneous.
“We love to see everybody’s creativity with what we are throwing away,” said Jacqueline Ponder, founder of the Natural Resource Institute. “North Carolina throws enough away to go around the world twice each year. 80 percent can be reused. So we just have to get our thinking caps on and get busy.”
The entries will be judged at 10 a.m. Saturday, and the top prizes will receive a trophy or medal.
Sun Valley quarterback Sam Howell has more than 25 college scholarship offers, more than 10,000 passing yards and a legion of fans in Union County. Langston Wertz Jr. lwertz@charlotteobserver.com
In what would mark his first regular TV gig in more than four decades, Oscar and Emmy winner Michael Douglas is eyeing a starring role in a Netflix comedy series from sitcom titan Chuck Lorre.
According to Deadline, the streamer is close to finalizing a 10-episode order for The Kominsky Method, a half-hour, single camera comedy penned by Lorre that centers on Sandy Kominsky (Douglas), an actor who years ago had a brief fling with success and is now a revered Hollywood acting coach. Alan Arkin would co-star as his long-suffering agent and friend, Norman.
Douglas cut his acting teeth in the ABC crime drama The Streets of San Francisco, which ran from 1972 and 1977 and also starred Karl Malden. Since then, Douglas’ TV gigs have been few and far between. He earned an Emmy for playing Liberace in HBO’s 2013 pic Behind the Candelabra.
This is Lorre’s second project with Netflix, joining the Kathy Bates-fronted pot comedy Disjointed, which drops Aug. 25.
The Baltimore Orioles have acquired backup catcher Andrew Susac from the Milwaukee Brewers for a player to be named or cash.
The trade was announced Friday. Susac was designated for assignment earlier this week after the Brewers signed free agent reliever Matt Albers.
Susac, who turns 28 in March, is expected to compete for playing time behind projected starter Caleb Joseph.
Susac played eight games for Milwaukee last year, going 1 for 12. He spent most of the season at Triple-A Colorado Springs, batting .205 with eight home runs and 35 RBIs.
The Brewers got Susac from San Francisco in 2016 in a trade-deadline deal. In 104 games in the majors, Susac has hit .232 with seven homers and 35 RBIs.
A man who was found fatally stabbed inside a rowhouse Sunday afternoon near Stanton Park on Capitol Hill has been identified, according to D.C. police. David Norwood, 79, of Northeast Washington was pronounced dead at the scene in the 600 block of C Street NE.
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Have you seen this man? Dalton police are asking for the public;'s help in identifying a man who reportedly tried to pass counterfeit $100 bills at a convenience store.
Shortly before 2:00am on January 31 at a Mapco store on Chattanooga Road, a young white male came into the store and attempted to buy a pack of cigarettes with the counterfeit $100 bill, according to DPB spokesman Bruce Frazier.
The clerk recognized that the bill did not have the correct security features and appeared to have pink letters in what appeared to be Chinese characters where a serial number should have been.
When the clerk challenged the suspect about the fake money, he immediately left the store along with a white female who came in with the suspect. They drove away in a maroon late 90’s model GMC Yukon.
The suspect was a white male with bleached blonde hair and what police describe as a "noble attempt" at facial hair. He wore a black t-shirt with a gold or silver chain and a denim jacket and blue jeans.
Jeremy Morgan Davis, 28, of Mt Pleasant, is being held in the Hopkins County Jail on Hopkins, Titus, and Wood County warrants. Charges include Bond Surrender, Possession of more than four but less than 200 grams of a controlled substance and evading arrest.
Adam Blaine Cockrell, 24, is being held without bond in the Hopkins County Jail. He was out on bond for a drug arrest in February and was taken into custody for Bond Forfeiture.
WalMart officials inform Atascadero city officials they are not going to follow through on plans to build a retail shopping center in Atascadero. The new WalMart store was projected to generate about $600 thousand dollars a year in tax revenue the city.
WalMart is reportedly looking for a buyer for the land, but is pledging to work with the city to move forward to identify other suitable uses. Atascadero Mayor Tom O’Malley will talk about the WalMart decision tomorrow afternoon on Sound off with Jamie Umphenhour here on KPRL.
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STONY BROOK, N.Y. — Jason Dunne scored 20 points, J.R. Lynch 19, including five of six free throws in the final minute and Hartford held off a surging Stony Brook 73-64 Saturday night, winning a third straight.
Hartford (14-10, 7-3 America East Conference) led by as many as 14 midway through the second half before Stony Brook whittled the lead to 62-58 with 2:39 remaining. The Hawks never let Stony Brook get closer, immediately extending the lead back to seven points when Lynch hit a 3-pointer.
John Carroll added 12 points and 11 rebounds for Hartford, which never trailed though Stony Brook fought into four ties. The Hawks are tied for second place in the AEC.
Akwasi Yeboah led the Seawolves (8-16, 3-7) with 23 points, UC Iroegbu added 12 and Elijah Olaniyi 10 points and 10 rebounds for his first double-double. Stony Brook has dropped five straight, losing by 2, 3, 4, 7 and 9 points.
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Yesterday, a line-side fire outside London Waterloo caused damage to the signalling system. This led to track circuit failures on three of the main lines to and from London Waterloo, which are the parts of the signalling system that monitor the presence of trains on sections of track, and for a period of time trains were unable to use platforms 1-9. This caused large amounts of delays, and many alterations and cancellations were made across the network to manage the overall service. Network Rail engineering staff enabled platforms 2-9 at London Waterloo to return to normal working, and have worked overnight to bring platform 1 back into working order. While this helped to manage the overall service, there is a large amount of trains which are not in the right place for the start of service, resulting in alterations to some services today. Trains may be cancelled, delayed, altered at short notice or have fewer carriages than normal as a result.
Narvaez is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Yankees.
With the White Sox facing a left-handed starting pitcher for the second straight day, Narvaez will again give way to Kevan Smith behind the plate. Narvaez still figures to assume the larger half of the platoon while Geovany Soto (elbow) is on the disabled list, but he won't carry much value outside of AL-only leagues.
BRENTWOOD (CBS SF) — A police officer in Brentwood was hurt while responding to reports of a sideshow, authorities said.
Brentwood Police said there were about 30-40 vehicles involved during the sideshow at the intersection of Lone Tree Way and Brentwood Blvd.
Four people were arrested; two adults and two minors. None of the suspects were identified.
The unidentifed officer was injured while attempting to make an arrest, police said. The officer was standing next to a car when it took off and he was pulled alongside for a short distance. He sustained some scrapes and bruises, was treated at the scene and release, police said.
Besides the four arrests, no other citations were issued and no cars were impounded, police said.
A debate featuring candidates in California’s 42nd Congressional District will take place on May 1 in Room 927 at Mt. San Jacinto College’s Menifee campus, 28237 La Piedra Road.
Incumbent Rep. Ken Calvert, R-Corona, Democrats Julia Peacock and Norman Quintero and independent Matt Woody are on the June 5 ballot in the 42nd, which includes Eastvale, Corona, Norco, Menifee, Wildomar, Lake Elsinore, Murrieta and part of Temecula.
The top two vote-getters, regardless of party, advance to the November general election.
The Honors Enrichment Program, The Talon newspaper and the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, are sponsoring the debate, which starts at 6 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 and admittance after 6 may not be allowed.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — New Ohio State basketball coach Chris Holtmann's $3 million annual contract includes incentives for making the NCAA Tournament and ensuring his players get good grades.
Ohio State signed the former Butler coach to an eight-year deal to replace Thad Matta, who was fired June 5. The contract still has to be approved by university trustees, but Ohio State released the terms Wednesday.
The contract contains bonuses for winning, including $40,000 for making the NCAA Tournament and $100,000 for winning the national championship. Plus, Holtmann gets $50,000 if his players can maintain an average cumulative grade-point average of 3.0. If the players can manage a cumulative 3.5 average, he'll make $150,000.
The contract also includes football tickets and a golf club membership.
He'll be eligible for a raise beginning next year.
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Grammy-nominated pop star Adam Lambert and classic rock group Queen have announced new show dates in Italy and Germany, as part of "One More Round The Block!"
On June 13, they will be performing at Lanxess Arena in Cologne, Germany, and on June 19, they will find themselves at the Mercedes Benz Arena in Berlin. On the following day, June 20, Adam Lambert and Queen will play the Barclaycard Arena in Hamburg.Following their run in Germany, Queen and Lambert will head over to Italy, where they will play at the Forum in Milan on June 25, 2018.Last month, Adam Lambert announced that he will be touring Australia with Queen in February and March of 2018.To learn more about acclaimed rock group Queen and their show dates with Adam Lambert , check out their official website For more information on Adam Lambert , check out his official homepage , and follow him on Twitter
By CHARLIE BOOTHE
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
PRINCETON, W.Va. — A major project on Interstate 77 that will start next month is mobilizing first-responders and drawing the ire of some residents.
“It’s going to be a nightmare,” said Charlie Hampton Sr. of Princeton, referring to the truck traffic in Princeton when all northbound trucks and buses will be diverted off Exit 1 in Bluefield onto Rt. 460 and reenter I-77 at the Exit 9 intersection in Princeton.
Hampton lives on the south side of the Rt. 460 and Ambrose Lane intersection in Princeton near Chick-Fil-A. “It’s already almost impossible to get across that intersection sometimes,” he said, adding that the number of trucks coming through the intersection after I-77 is closed to northbound truck traffic will create huge backups.
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Thousands of people gathered in Yerevan on Tuesday to lay flowers in commemoration of the mass killings of Armenians by Ottoman Turks a century ago.
The mass killings and expulsions of around one million Armenians between 1915 and 1917 is view by many historians as the 20th century's first genocide.
This year's remembrance day falls a day after former President Serzh Sargsyan resigned from his new post of prime minister.
Seoul - The half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un has been assassinated in Malaysia, South Korea's Yonhap news agency reported on Tuesday. The agency quoted a Seoul government source as saying Kim Jong-Nam was killed on Monday.
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SHAWNEE COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect involved in a Thursday police pursuit and asking the public for help to locate him.
Jeffery Thomas Parsons, 50, is being sought by the Topeka Police Department for numerous charges regarding his involvement in a police pursuit in which he drove the wrong way on the Interstate and struck a vehicle Thursday. He is also being sought for several felony warrants through Shawnee County. He is described as 5-foot-8 and 150 pounds.
Parson’s criminal history includes convictions in Shawnee, Sedgwick, Pottawatomie and Wabaunsee County for: Manufacturing of Narcotics, Forgery, Aggravated Assault, Fleeing and Eluding LEO, and Aggravated Escape from Custody.
Jeffery Parsons has a history of being armed with firearms and narcotic usage.
If located call 911 immediately.
James Williams, president of a coalition that advocates for normalized U.S.-Cuba relations, was busy Tuesday trying to persuade Trump administration officials not to make drastic changes to the easing of trade and travel between the two nations that began to take hold two years ago.
FARMINGTON – Arthur LeCompte, 84, of Kingfield, died early Friday morning at Edgewood Rehabilitation Center in Farmington. He was born in Clinton, MA, Sept. 20, 1933, a son of Arthur E. and Laura (Pichette) LeCompte and received his education in local schools. He was a Korean War Veteran of the United State Army and was self-employed for many years as a contractor.
Arthur and his wife, Mary Ann, relocated to Kingfield where they owned and operated Deer Farm Campground.
He is survived by His wife of 59 years,Mary Ann LeCompte, his sons, Kevin LeCompte and his wife Francesca, Michael LeCompte and daughter Karen. Four grandchildren; Mark LeCompte, Roseanne LeCompte, Hannah Curtis and Sarah Curtis and several nieces and nephews. Two sisters, Constance Rabideau and husband Ronald and Linda Cass.
Condolences and tributes may be shared with his family on his memorial wall at www.wilesrc.com
Cremation care has been provided by the Wiles Remembrance Center, 137 Farmington Falls Road, Farmington.
Attorney-General Mohamed Anil also asked all national bodies and defence units to disregard any Supreme Court ruling on impeaching Yameen.
"We have received information that things might happen that will lead to a national security crisis," Anil told reporters in the capital, Male.
"The information says the Supreme Court might issue a ruling to impeach or remove the president from power," he added.
"State institutions have also received this information. Any institution of the state has no authority to exercise a power not afforded to them under the constitution.
"I have told them that in such a situation, law enforcement agencies should not obey a ruling in contravention of the constitution."
The Supreme Court last week dismissed cases against nine people, including former president Mohamed Nasheed, the country's first democratically elected leader, who now lives in exile in Britain and has
been campaigning to have his political rights restored.
Greatest Holiday Commercials Countdown 2017 – Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at 8pm on CW50 – THE GREATEST HOLIDAY COMMERCIALS HOSTED BY KEVIN FRAZIER AND KELTIE KNIGHT – Kevin Frazier (“Entertainment Tonight”) and Keltie Knight (“Entertainment Tonight”) host this holiday celebration with a countdown of the 12 best holiday commercials ever – one for each of the 12 days of Christmas. In addition to the top 12, the special features other great commercials from both the U.S. and abroad, that capture the true spirit of the holiday season – from the heartfelt to the hilarious, from the outstanding to the ridiculous. Executive Producers are Robert Horowitz and Lewis Fenton. Original airdate 12/12/2017.
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West Hartford — Republican gubernatorial candidate Peter Lumaj, who came to the United States as a refugee from Communist Albania about 30 years ago, said Monday night that he rejected an offer from the Trump administration to return to Albania as the U.S. ambassador.
“I was offered a job to be the next ambassdor to Albania to represent the United States,” Lumaj told the Republican Town Committee here. “I turned it down, because I think I can serve the state better than being overseas.”
He did not say when he was approached by the Trump administration, which has been slow to fill various diplomatic posts.
Lumaj declined to answer questions from reporters about the offer, saying he had to leave for another campaign appearance. He has been outspoken in his support of the president. Lumaj is an immigration lawyer who says he practices in New York.
The current U.S. ambassador to Albania is Donald Lu, a career foreign services officer appointed to the post in December 2017.
Sparrow and Kennedy seeking Full-Time Parts Clerk for the Manning Store
Last Updated: February 2, 2018 at 3:49 pm
Sparrow & Kennedy Tractor Company is seeking a full-time Parts Clerk at the Manning location. For more information, please contact Jeff at 803-435-8807.
Any applicants may also drop off resumes at our store
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WASHINGTON Three U.S. Republican House lawmakers threw their support behind their party's healthcare overhaul plan on Wednesday after crafting changes to provide $8 billion over five years to shore up coverage for people with pre-existing conditions.
Representatives Fred Upton and Billy Long, who had rejected an earlier bill to roll back the 2010 Affordable Care Act, told reporters after a meeting with Trump at the White House that they could now vote for the plan with their proposed changes.
Upton said the revised bill could come up for a vote on Thursday, although both he and Long said they did not know whether there were enough votes to pass it. Representative Michael Burgess also said he could back the legislation.
(Reporting by Susan Heavey and David Alexander; Editing by Tim Ahmann)
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THE Soroptimist International assures continuation in their advocacy on women rights and women empowerment in Baguio City and the rest of the Cordillera Administrative Region . Soroptimist International of Northern Central Luzon District Program Director Myrna Winsted said they will continue to improve the lives of women and girls through programs leading to social and economic empowerment.
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The tropical aesthetic has really taken hold of 2017, from all those phone cases with decorative leaves to my own personal appreciation for tiki bars, which have exploded like those fire drinks they serve. If you want to incorporate the island vibes into your smoking life, visit this discreet green house on Southeast Holgate Boulevard, named for the Hawaiian slang for weed, translated literally as "crazy grass." It's got potted palm trees, bright-orange walls and bud sold in metal tins that look like surf-wax candles. Nothing beats the three dogs that run up to you the minute you walk through the door. They're high on CBD dog treats, the budtenders will tell you, which the shop sells for $35 a tub.
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Construction is underway soon on new passing lanes on Highway 5 between Barriere and Little Fort, near Darfield.
“This project will get going fairly quickly, now that the contract is awarded,” said Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Claire Trevena. She says the construction will improve safety for motorists by providing more opportunities to pass.
A new three-kilometre southbound passing lane will be added, and the existing northbound passing lane will be extended by 2.7 kilometres. Improvements to the intersection at the junction of Highway 5 and Boulder Mountain Road will also be completed as part of this project.
Eagle Rock Construction Ltd. from Kamloops was awarded an $8.8-million contract for the project. Estimated completion is in fall 2018.
Felix Cavaliere and Gene Cornish’s Rascals at The Louisville Palace
September 08, 2018
All ages are welcome.
Service charges not included on ticket prices. Tickets subject to price increases day of show. Tickets may be purchased at LouisvillePalace.com, The Louisville Palace Box Office (625 South Fourth Street), all Ticketmaster locations or charge by phone at 800.745.3000.
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Kathy Ingallinera and Michelle Putz are spearheading a reusable bag project. They’re hosting a design contest to encouraging people to remember reusable bags while shopping. Putz and Ingallinera talk about the larger goals of “Bags for Change” and the environmental hazards of plastic bags.
The winning signs will be placed in store windows or enlarged for display in parking lots. Entries must be received on or before May 1st, 20!17 at Old Harbor Books, the Sitka Public Library, or through middle and high school art teachers.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — It wouldn't be the Golden Globes without a few peculiar nominations and exclusions and this year has proven to be no different. The 90-some members of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association not only shut out the charming romantic comedy "The Big Sick," but also failed to recognize any women in the directing category.
The organization also gave multiple nominations to "The Greatest Showman" and "All the Money in the World," neither of which have been widely seen or reviewed by critics.
The HFPA did however seem to make a clear statement regarding projects associated with men accused of sexual misconduct, like Jeffrey Tambor and Kevin Spacey. Neither "Transparent" nor "House of Cards" received any nominations, despite being favorites of the Golden Globes in past years.
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli police are scuffling with activists protesting the planned demolition of a Bedouin hamlet in the West Bank.
Police spokesman Micky Rosenfeld says two people were arrested for throwing stones at officers in Khan al-Ahmar on Wednesday. Police could be seen dragging a handcuffed woman and pushing a Bedouin man. A construction vehicle flattened earth near the site.
The village is set to be demolished on an unknown date. Israel agreed to resettle the 180 or so residents in an area 12 kilometers (seven miles) away.
Israel says the structures were illegally built and pose a threat to residents because of their proximity to a highway.
Critics say it is nearly impossible to get building permits, and that the residents are being removed to clear the way for Jewish settlements.
Vancouver police have identified a 38-year-old Vancouver resident, Maninder Singh Braich, as the victim of the city's third homicide of 2017.
Just after midnight on Feb. 9, VPD received a report of an injured man at a home near Prince Albert Street and East 49th Avenue. Braich was found injured inside the home and later died in hospital.
No arrests have been made, but police do not believe the public is at risk.
Detectives would like to speak with anyone who may have information about Braich’s activities on Wednesday, Feb. 8.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the VPD’s Major Crime Section at 604-717-2500 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
The VPD isn't releasing any other information at this time.
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Russians in Britain suspected of corruption are being told to reveal how they live in luxury, the Times reports. The paper says the security minister's plans have come into force this week as part of a crackdown on organised crime. It adds the government estimates about £90bn of illegal cash is being laundered in the UK each year. Minister Ben Wallace told the paper he wanted to take advantage of the awareness harnessed by BBC drama McMafia and officials were prepared to use unexplained-wealth orders to freeze and recover property if assets could not be explained.
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Dear Liz,
I read your advice to the employee whose boss wanted to know why he couldn't reach the employee on weekends.
That column made me wonder: who gets to decide what an employee has to do to keep their job?
Since your boss can let you go whenever they want to, isn't it kind of dangerous to refuse your boss's requests (or demands), even if they are unreasonable?
My boss is very demanding. Honestly, he is a jerk -- but what can I do about it? I have to go along with his demands.
I don't like the idea of giving up my private time any more than anyone else does, but I do it because I need my job. I can't afford to buck my supervisor and possibly get terminated.
Can you please address this issue?
Thanks,
Leon
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — The Los Angeles Rams have re-signed defensive end Dominique Easley after an injury kept him out last season.
The Rams announced the one-year deal with the veteran Monday.
Easley tore a ligament in his right knee early in Rams training camp last August, sidelining him for the season. The University of Florida product also tore ligaments in both knees during college.
His first two NFL seasons with New England ended early due to injury after the Patriots chose him in the first round. But he was healthy during the 2016 season with the Rams, making 3 1/2 sacks and likely earning a spot as a starter last year before his injury.
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A new Club Car industrial park in Columbia County is expected to bring more than one hundred jobs to the area. The new White Oak Business Park will be off of exit 183 near Harlem/Appling and is more than 500,000 ft2.
Club Car is utilizing fifty acres of the 270-acre park, which will leave more than two hundred acres for other businesses bringing something new to that area.
Robert Bennett with Development Authority of Columbia County says, "This is a different kind of development. This sets the tone for the future of Columbia County and it allows us to diversify our tax base, have new industry coming in and help support job growth."
Construction has already started and the warehouse is set to be finished in Jan. 2019.
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A Kaduna Senator, Shehu Sani, has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to step down from the position of a petroleum minister.
Mr. Sani urged the president to appoint someone who is accountable to the position.
The Senator made the call in a statement on Thursday.
He said because of the demands of the presidential office, Mr. Buhari has limited time to control the oil industry.
“President Buhari should disengage from being a Petroleum Minister and appoint a substantive minister whom the nation can hold accountable to the happenings in the nation oil industry,” he said.
“The President position as a minister can drag him into issues in the oil sector of which he has limited time to attend to. A broom immersed in oil cannot sweep clean.”
The call is coming amid a contract scandal that has engulfed the petroleum ministry.
HARTFORD, Conn.-State officials are claiming government immunity in response to a lawsuit by a Native American tribe seeking more than $600 million for land it says the state seized from 1801 to 1918.
The state attorney general’s office asked a state judge in Hartford on Tuesday to dismiss the lawsuit filed in October by the Schaghticoke Tribal Nation. The motion includes the state’s first public response to the lawsuit.
The tribe alleges the state took 2,000 of the 2,400 acres in the tribe’s reservation in western Connecticut and sold the land, but never compensated the tribe.
The state says it’s immune from the lawsuit. It also questions the Tribal Nation’s standing to file the lawsuit because at least two other factions of the tribe claim leadership authority.
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× Bones found near Albuquerque mass-grave site of 11 women
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) _ Albuquerque police say they are investigating whether bones discovered in an area where 11 women were foun buried nearly a decade ago are human remains.
Police say construction workers discovered the bones Tuesday on the city’s West Mesa and less than a mile from a mass grave where the bones of the 11 victims were unearthed in 2009. One victim was pregnant when she died.
In February of that year, a woman walking her dog discovered a large bone protruding from the dirt, leading police to excavate the area. The case remains unsolved.
Police Chief Michael Geier says the area where the latest discovery of bones was made will be excavated, and the remains will be analyzed and tested _ a process that could take months.
Abbott Labs must be getting a bad case of heartburn after acquiring St. Jude Medical in January. The Chicago-based medical device company got a warning letter from the Food and...
TDs are prepared to sit in the Dáil until midnight tonight debating the bill on the abortion referendum.
They have returned from their St Patrick's Day break a day early for the discussions.
The public is expected to vote on the Eighth Amendment at the end of May.
The Dáil is also due to debate a Sinn Féin Private Members Motion aimed at disbanding the Government’s Strategic Communications Unit.
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Review of the Olubadan Chieftaincy Law 1957 recieves approval by the Olubadan of Ibadan
The governor’s proposed review of the Olubadan Chieftaincy Law 1957 by the Oyo State governor Abiola Ajimobi received the blessings of the Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba Saliu Adetunji, and the members of the Olubadan-in-Council. The proposal had caused controversy since it was announced by the governor, with the Otun Olubadan, Senator Lekan Balogun, and …
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GREENBELT, Md. (AP) — Officials believe Greenbelt will need about 60 percent more parking spaces than initially projected if the city is chosen as the site of the FBI’s new headquarters.
A draft Environmental Impact Statement released in 2015 estimated only 3,600 parking spaces would be needed if it was located in Greenbelt.
WTOP-FM (http://bit.ly/2lO5Kx0) reports the final Environmental Impact Statement, which is due next month, will call for more than 6,000 parking spaces.
Greenbelt and Landover in Maryland and Springfield in Virginia are all being considered to become home to the new headquarters, which is expected to house about 11,000 employees.
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It is unclear how many parking spots would be need if either Landover or Springfield is to be picked instead.
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In this Monday, June 19, 2017, photo, a person types on a laptop keyboard, in North Andover, Mass. The American workplace is grueling, stressful and surprisingly hostile. So finds an in-depth study of 3,066 U.S. workers, released Monday, Aug. 14, 2017, by the Rand Corp., Harvard Medical School and the University of California, Los Angeles. Elise Amendola AP Photo
SHANGHAI/BEIJING, March 30 Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Ltd (ICBC) , the world's largest lender, on Thursday said its net profit fell 0.64 pct in the fourth quarter of 2016 as margins shrank, above analyst estimates.
Profit reached 55.02 billion yuan ($7.99 billion) in the three months ended December, from 55.4 billion yuan in the same period a year prior.
This was above an average estimate of 51.0 billion yuan from analysts polled by Thomson Reuters.
For the whole of 2016, net profit rose to 278.25 billion yuan from 277.1 billion yuan a year earlier.
ICBC's non-performing loan ratio stayed flat at 1.62 percent as at end-December. ($1 = 6.8890 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Engen Tham and Matthew Miller in Beijing; Editing by Himani Sarkar)
Fernando Ferrer, a seventh-grade teacher in Evanston, Ill., wanted to watch Argentina square off against Nigeria in the FIFA World Cup one afternoon last week, but it conflicted with his daughter’s birthday party at the mall.
So he scheduled his YouTube TV account to record the match and then took precautions for his foray into the outside world. He put a piece of tape over his mouth and taped a message on his shirt meant to deflect any mention of soccer: “Shhhh...World Cup DVR :)” As he walked through the mall to a pottery...
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Stephen Paddock spent hours in casinos. But he drew little notice until opening fire on an outdoor country music concert Sunday from a high-rise casino, killing 58 and injuring nearly 500 others.
Up to then, he was known for betting big on video poker and staring down fellow gamblers. He carried a cigar so he could aim smoke into the faces of those whose puffing annoyed him.
There is no indication, though, that any particular grievance set him off. But details that have surfaced so far about the one-time IRS agent and son of a notorious bank robber are clues, at least, to his mindset. Paddock made his living playing machines that reward calculus. He was methodical and observant. And those traits may well have made him more deadly.
Walking With the Bakarwals, Through Jammu and Kashmir With the Nomads
News18 travelled with the Bakarwals through the rugged terrains of Jammu and Kashmir. The lives of the nomadic tribe have changed post the rape and murder of an 8-year-old from the community. Watch the video to go on a journey with these Bakarwals.
Military Salute: Specialist Michael S. Butler Video
JOPLIN, Mo. - Specialist Michael S. Butler served in the U.S. Army and fought in the Vietnam War from 1967 to 1970. We salute you specialist butler and thank you for our freedom.
× The John Williams Show Full Podcast 08.14.17: Cuckoo Trump Brackets final, Total solar eclipse, Charlottesville
We at WGN radio have a lot of questions regarding the Charlottesville “Unite the Right” rally and attack. John calls on WGN Radio News Reporter Ryan Burrow and Charlottesville’s The Daily Progress Reporter Dean Seal to describe what they know, and what they have seen. Plus, WGN Radio “The Opening Bell” Host Steve Grzanich previews the solar eclipse, coming Monday, from which he will be reporting live on our show. And, Sam Panayotovich tells us his thoughts on the latest with the Chicago Cubs and the Chicago Bears.
"Maybe I'll go to the beach?" Wildin David Guillen Acosta has taken the week off. Yesterday, he graduated from Riverside High School, the first in his family to complete an American education.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Standard and Poor's Stock Indexes for Wednesday
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Marshall Krasnow may be 81, but he doesn’t want to hear about pitch limits when he plays softball.
“I could pitch a double-header standing on my head,” he says. “The other week I filled in on another team, so I pitched three double-headers in a row.”
Mr. Krasnow first picked up a baseball at age 5. He played outfield his senior year at...
DEAD SEA, Jordan Lebanese President Michel Aoun tripped and fell face down as Arab heads of state gathered at the start of their summit at the Dead Sea in Jordan on Wednesday, television footage showed.
Aoun, 82, appeared to trip on a low, red-carpeted podium where flags of Arab states had been arranged. Two men in suits rushed to help him to his feet as Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi stood nearby.
Aoun became head of state last year in a political deal that saw Saad al-Hariri appointed prime minister, ending a 2-1/2 year vacuum in the presidency. Despite his fall, he later addressed the summit.
En route to the same meeting, Dubai's ruler, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, also slipped as he disembarked from a plane on arrival in Amman, stumbling as he reached the bottom of the stairs down to the runway, where a group of people was waiting to meet him.
(Editing by Mark Trevelyan)
× Applebee’s looking to hire throughout northeast Ohio
OHIO – Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar is looking to hire right here in northeast Ohio.
On Monday, June 26, 36 locations in the area will be holding open interviews for positions such as servers, hosts, bartenders and cooks. You don’t necessarily need experience for all the positions that are open, and anyone interested can apply ahead of time by clicking here.
The interviews will take place at the restaurants from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Here is a list of locations that will be holding interviews:
Akron
Alliance
Ashland
Ashtabula
Avon
Brooklyn
Brunswick
Cleveland
Cuyahoga Falls
Elyria
Fairview Park
Garfield Heights
Independence
Kent
Lorain
Lyndhurst
Macedonia
Mansfield
Massillon
Medina
Mentor
Middleburg Heights
New Philadelphia
North Canton
North Olmsted
Sandusky
Stow
Streetsboro
Strongsville
University Heights
Wadsworth
Willoughby
Wooster
Anaheim Ducks center Antoine Vermette was ejected from Tuesday’s game against the Minnesota Wild for slashing an official with his stick.
The incident took place in the third period.
Watch the play below:
The hit is not as bad as last year's incident by Calgary’s Dennis Wideman, who resulted in a 20-game suspension for hitting linesman Don Henderson.
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BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Serbian police have prevented dozens of far-right supporters from disrupting an event designed to boost dialogue with the former province of Kosovo whose declaration of independence Belgrade does not recognize.
Police cordons blocked several streets in central Belgrade on Wednesday as members of the Serbian Radical Party rallied against the opening of the "Mirdita-Dobar Dan" festival. Party leader Vojislav Seselj, who was convicted of war crimes by a U.N. court, says the festival is a "shame" for Serbia.
The event is organized by liberal youth groups from Serbia and Kosovo to promote cultural exchange between the former war foes. It features films, exhibitions and debates.
Serbia and Kosovo must normalize relations to advance toward membership in the European Union. Kosovo declared independence in 2008 following the 1998-99 conflict.
Caldwell-Pope contributed 23 points (9-15 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds, five assists, and two steals across 40 minutes during the Pistons' 107-98 win against the Heat on Sunday.
Caldwell-Pope had scored just 18 points on 18 field-goal attempts over the last two games, so this was a nice rebound performance from the fourth-year guard. It was also his seventh outing this season with at least five assists, and Caldwell-Pope is averaging a career-best 3.0 dimes per contest through 35 appearances.
WASHINGTON, April 20 It would not be a bad idea for the European Central Bank and other central banks to follow the U.S. Federal Reserve's example and change course away from an ultra-accommodative monetary policy, German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble said.
Speaking on the sidelines of International Monetary Fund meetings in Washington, Schaeuble said on Thursday that ultra-loose monetary policies could raise the risks of new financial crises taking hold rather than reducing the risks.
(Reporting by Gernot Heller; Writing by Paul Carrel; Editing by Joseph Nasr)
Kentucky State Police said trooper applications have increased since changes were made to its recruitment policy.
The Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer quotes police spokesman Trooper Corey King in a Monday report as saying the number of people applying for trooper positions has risen since the policy was changed to help address a trooper shortage.
The Daily News of Bowling Green reported last month that the agency has over 800 sworn officers, 500 of whom are road troopers. Police recruitment branch commander Lt. Brad Arterburn said the agency is considered fully staffed with 1,070 sworn officers.
The policy change requires applicants have a high school diploma or GED certificate, plus three years of work experience. Previously, applicants needed military or law enforcement experience, or enough college credit hours completed for an associate degree.
A man was taken to hospital last night after a crash in a north Derbyshire town.
The collision between a car and a motorbike happened on Stubley Lane, Dronfied, just before 7pm on Wednesday.
One male casualty was put on a spinal board and taken to hospital.
Firefighters from Dronfield and East Midlands Ambulance Service attended.
The incident was over by 7.15pm and the fire service left just before 9pm after making the scene safe.
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(CNN) President Donald Trump said Tuesday it is up to his embattled pick to lead the Veterans Affairs agency to determine whether he wants to continue his confirmation progress.
While affirming his support for Dr. Ronny Jackson, Trump conceded the one-time White House doctor faces major problems.
"He is a high-quality person. It's totally his decision. So he'll be making a decision. I don't want to put a man through a process like this. It's too ugly and too disgusting," Trump said. "So, we'll see what happens. He'll make a decision."
Trump spoke by phone with Jackson on Tuesday, two White House officials said, and told him it was up to him whether to withdraw.
"I told Admiral Jackson just a little while ago, what do you need this for? This is a vicious group of people," the President said. "What do you need it for?"
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× Evangelist wants $54 million jet: ‘Jesus wouldn’t be riding a donkey’
DESTREHAN, La. — A prosperity gospel televangelist is asking disciples to “pray about becoming a partner” to his mission of obtaining a $54 million private jet.
The Louisiana-based ministry of Jesse Duplantis has already paid cash for three other private planes, but he says God told him “I want you to believe in me for a Falcon 7X.”
NOLA.com/The Times-Picayune reports that Duplantis made the pitch to his followers in the May 21 edition of his weekly video address.
Duplantis says the three-engine plane would allow the ministry to fly “anywhere in the world in one stop,” reducing fuel costs while maintaining a global reach.
Duplantis says Jesus Christ “wouldn’t be riding a donkey” today — “he’d be in an airplane flying all over the world.”
Colchester v Aston Villa
Colchester take on Aston Villa on Wednesday 9th August, 2017, with kickoff at 19:45. This match is currently being shown LIVE on Sky Sports.
While we are sure the FA really need the money they get from the endless renaming of the League Cup, it does seem like these days it is becoming less important and recognisable as a result of the revolving door of title sponsors. Villa and Colchester meet in what is currently the Carabao Cup, and if you really care who wins you probably support one of those two teams, given the distance between them and the final.
Still, it’s a nice game to sit and drink a beer too, and will give us an idea as to whether Villa might go up this term.
Colchester v Aston Villa is LIVE on Sky Sports.
Click the video above for the Memorial Day edition of Tupper's Take.
Mark Tupper of the Herald & Review stops by the studio for another edition of Tupper's Take!
Mark explains why Illini football has been an unsolvable riddle over the years, and the guys discuss whether or not Lovie Smith can solve it.
Colossians 3:17 New International Version (NIV)
17 And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
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The Kenya Films Classification Board has today raised concern over content distributed for children by a South African pay TV network, Multichoice Limited on grounds of protecting them against gay content.
Spaeking to the press, Nelly Muluka the Corporate Communication Manager has termed some of the content aired on Nickelodeaon and Cartoon Network as promoting homosexuality.
Muluka says that they have written to the company and informed them to either stop airing the content in Kenya or to edit it and air content that does not go against Kenyan laws.
She has urged parents to be on the lookout and to watch what their children are exposed to.
Some of the programs mentioned include Loud House, the Legend of Kora, Hey Arnold, Steven Universe and Adventure Time.
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Apple Inc (AAPL.O) said on Friday that Bruce Sewell will retire as general counsel and will be succeeded by former Honeywell International Inc executive Katherine Adams.
Adams, who will also be senior vice president of legal and global security, will report to Chief Executive Tim Cook, the company said.
Bruce Sewell, who has served as Apple's general counsel since 2009, will retire at the end of the year, the company said.
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Kanye West’s recent Twitter spree, which revealed some of his ideology and expressed support for conservative commentator Candace Owens, elicited widespread criticism over the weekend. But the comments also earned him praise from many right-wing observers, including controversial conspiracy theorist Alex Jones of InfoWars.
“.@kanyewest I admire your bold moves against the thought police,” Jones wrote. “And if you want to see these control-freak vampires really go crazy, please join me on my broadcast!”
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Rachel Ahola, 47, of Lakewood is recovering from injuries that she received when two motorcycles collided yesterday afternoon on I-5 northbound in Kelso. State Troopers say that Ahola was riding with Richard Todd, 50, of Tacoma, heading north on the freeway at about 10 minutes after 2 pm yesterday. At milepost 34, Todd slowed on the shoulder of the freeway. Ahola failed to stop, and rear-ended Todd’s Harley Davidson. Ahola was injured and was taken to St. John Medical Center, while Todd was unhurt. Troopers blame the crash on “rider inattention,” but they say that no charges are anticipated.
The incident took place a woman was going through a surgery after delivering a baby in a private hospital. The woman had a severe infection due to the scissor, and she passed away 15 days after getting operated.The police have filed a case and started a probe against the accused doctor, after a complaint from the family of the deceased.As per the police officials, the probe shall be based on the reports of the ultrasound that were conducted after the surgery.Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Keshav Prasad Maurya has also expressed his regret for the grieving family and has ordered strict investigation.As per Maurya, if the doctor is found to be guilty, a strict action would be taken against him.The incident took place at Mother Child hospital, which is around 35 kms away from the city.No action has been taken against the accused doctor so far.
Easter Sunday served as a mini-Destiny’s Child reunion when a very pregnant Beyonce celebrated the holiday alongside Kelly Rowland.
Beyonce’s mother Tina Lawson marked the occasion by Instagramming a photo of herself standing in between the two former girl-group members:
3/4th of my girls❤️ Missing 1/4 at Cochella😌 My Solo❤️❤️Bianca A post shared by Tina Knowles (@mstinalawson) on Apr 16, 2017 at 3:43pm PDT
She then gave a shoutout to her other daughter Solange, adding, “Missing one-fourth at Coachella.”
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"Accounts and photographs from other diners seem to indicate these communications occurred in the presence of other guests," Chaffetz wrote. "Reportedly, documents were provided by what appeared to be White House staff for the President's review while the dinner proceeded."
"During this time, according to reports, the President made telephone calls to staff in Washington, D.C.," Chaffetz continued. "These reports and social media accounts have suggested White House staff used their own cell phones to provide illumination for reviewing documents. Separately, one Mar-a-Lago guest posted to his Facebook page a photograph with a man described to be the holder of the 'nuclear football.' "
Jackley: Box Elder officer justified in fatal shooting
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota's attorney general says a Box Elder police officer was justified in using deadly force in a fatal shooting earlier this month.
Marty Jackley and the Division of Criminal Investigation released results Wednesday of an investigation into the officer-involved shooting of 44-year-old Jason Wayne Traversie of Box Elder.
Traversie was shot May 2 after officers responded to a domestic violence incident at a mobile home.
According to the report, Traversie tried to go back inside the home, grabbed an ax handle and allowed two dogs to charge the officers.
The report says Traversie came at Officer John Cargill with the ax handle and refused Cargill's commands to drop it. Cargill fired three times, striking Traversie twice and killing him.
Cargill was placed on standard administrative leave after the shooting.
With influenza activity in Northeast Tennessee at widespread levels, the region's hospitals are urging the public to take precautions to protect the most vulnerable members of the community. All of the hospitals operated by Mountain States Health Alliance and Wellmont Health System have put in place visitation restrictions in order to protect patients, officials announced on Monday.
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The gypsy jazz revival, evoking 1930s Paris, just seems to keep picking up steam, with numerous “Hot Club” bands, named after the legendary Quintette du Hot Club de France, founded by guitarist Django Reinhardt and violinist Stephane Grapelli, popping up.
One of the more veteran of such ensembles is the Hot Club of San Francisco, which will be stopping in at Nighttown this week. Using the guitar/bass/violin instrumentation of their Parisian forebears, the group has been offering their respectful but updated version of the sound for almost 25 year, touring international and releasing more than a dozen albums.
The latest is called John, Paul, George and Django, and you can probably guess what’s on it. Yup, Beatles tunes, played in gypsy jazz style. When they come to Nighttown, they will surely perform some of those classics, such as “Michelle,” “Yellow Submarine,” “All My Lovin’,” ‘The Fool on the Hill” and “You Won’t See Me.”
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Hospitality venues, retailers and other locales in western Wisconsin are capitalizing on the Super Bowl being held across the border in Minnesota.
Businesses in Hudson and other surrounding Wisconsin cities are within an easy commute to the NFL's biggest game in.
U.S. Bank Stadium in downtown Minneapolis is about a 45-minute drive away. Hotel rooms in Hudson are going for as much as $500 a night.
The owner of a local four-bedroom house is hoping for $1,250 a night, with a five-night minimum.
Colorado Leaders React To Shooting Of U.S. House Majority Whip Members of Colorado's Congressional delegation are reacting to the shooting of House Majority Whip Steve Scalise of Louisiana. After Months Of Delays, G-Line Testing Begins Wednesday After months of delays, testing on RTD's new G-Line begins Wednesday.
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TRAFFIC ALERT: Southbound passing lane at New York and Big Spring intersection closed due to water leak
The Montgomery Police Department is investigating a business robbery that happened Wednesday.
Details are limited, but investigators could say the crime happened in the 3500 block of Eastdale Circle.
While there is a credit union and multiple stores connected to Eastdale Mall in that block, investigators would not release the exact business name.
Investigators would say there were no injuries and an undisclosed about of money was taken.
No suspects have been identified.
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Shawn Allison is the first artist featured in the Saul Alexander Gallery's First Monday Gallery Nights series.
CCPL's Main Library, located at 68 Calhoun St., is launching a new series in the Saul Alexander Gallery, First Monday Gallery Nights, kicking off on Mon. Feb. 5 at 6 p.m. The first featured artist is Shawn Allison, who creates landscapes of city and rural life in his collection of linoleum block prints,In a press release gallery coordinator Megan Summers said, "The Saul Alexander Gallery is one of the few free, public art spaces in the city and so this is a great opportunity to showcase the work of artists with connections to the region in a way that is accessible to everyone."Stay up-to-date with Saul Alexander Gallery shows at ccpl.org.
The COM Express 3.0 Type 7 pinout removes display and audio interfaces in favor of 10GbE ports – making a great fit for headless servers. Add the advantages of a standard, modular form factor, and developers can put the right level of processing at the optimum location in the network, from the edge to the data center.
This feature will:
• Explain the I/O capabilities of the server-oriented pinout
• Illustrate modules with up to 16 cores on a small form factor
• Introduce two Type 7 servers on module (SoM) products
It was one of the worst weeks of Professor David Pilcher’s working life.
Late in September last year, intensive care units around the country were flooded by a horrifying number of people experiencing severe complications from the flu.
Some patients suffered multiple organ failure.
Professor David Pilcher. Photo: Simon Schluter
At The Alfred Hospital in Melbourne, where Professor Pilcher works, they almost ran out of dialysis machines for patients with septic shock.
“Probably most common thing that you’d hear [from relatives] is that I never thought they could get that sick with flu,” Professor Pilcher said.
Trucks form line across interstate to help man considering suicide
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OAK PARK, MI - Police in Michigan executed an extraordinary act to keep a man from taking his own life.
A report from WJBK says that Michigan State Police planned to have truck drivers arrange a line across the interstate to shorten the fall of a man threatening to jump from the overpass.
Police were dispatched after a 911 call was made, and immediately closed the interstate in both directions. Thirteen semi-trailer trucks parked in a line under the bridge, in case the man decided to jump.
MSP says authorities spoke with the man for several hours on the bridge. Thankfully, he chose to walk away and did not jump.
If you or a loved one is feeling distressed, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.
Young actor Blake Jenner played Ryder Lynn in the teen dramedy series 'Glee' and recently starred in the critically-acclaimed dramedy 'The Edge of Seventeen' with Woody Harrelson. Now he's also producing, and starring as Billy, an angry teen who finds himself in a dangerous situation, in 'Juvenille.' The film will screen to the public at 8 p.m. Friday at Regal Theater Horton Plaza as part of San Diego International Film Festival.
Ed Sheeran and Beyonce have surged to number one on the Billboard Hot 100 with their song “Perfect.”
This is the second number one for Ed and the sixth for Beyonce. Ed previously spent 12 non-consecutive weeks at number one this year with his song “Shape of You.”
Bey is credited as an artist on the Hot 100 because 63 percent of the song’s total sales for the week were for the new duet version. Sales, streams, and radio play for both versions of the song are combined to determine the chart position, according to Billboard.
Post Malone‘s “Rockstar” featuring 21 Savage moved to number two this week after eight weeks at the top of the chart. Camila Cabello‘s “Havana” also moves down one spot to number three.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Serena Williams has launched a fashion collection soon after participating in her first major tennis tournament in 16 months, dressed in a black "warrior princess" catsuit, no less.
But don't look for her French Open outfit among the athleisure, office and evening clothes on her new namesake website , the only place her duds are available.
Following collaborations with HSN and Nike, Williams' "Serena" line includes an "S'' motif and comfortable price points.
The letter adorns bralettes and high briefs, along with a T-shirt with the name of her childhood home, Compton.
She says she hopes to inspire women to own their own "s'' words, like strong, sexy, sophisticated, sassy, smart, silly and spontaneous.
Prices range from $40 for the logo T-shirt to $215 for a gold and black anorak jacket.
Bo Olsson was high on ice when he allegedly killed his partner and elderly mother before putting one of the bodies in a wardrobe.
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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A county commission in Tennessee has decided to keep a bust of a Confederate officer on its courthouse lawn.
The Chattanooga Times Free-Press reports the Hamilton County Commission voted 6-2 Wednesday to keep the bust of Lt. Gen. Alexander P. Stewart.
After the meeting, the NAACP’s Chattanooga President, Dr. Elenora Woods, said that things will have to change and that voting out the commissioners who opposed the removal of the bust is a key order of business.
Last week, Commissioner Greg Beck introduced legislation to seek the state’s permission to remove the bust, which was erected in 1919 by the United Daughters of the Confederacy. Commissioners Greg Beck and Warren Mackey, the two black members of the commission, were the only votes to remove the bust.
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The four-page letter, which was written under the direction of Republican Rep. Devin Nunes, states that top officials of the FBI and the Justice Department approved measures to surveil Carter Page, a former foreign policy adviser to the Trump campaign, while relying on information from British MI6 intelligence official Christopher Steele — the man behind the Trump-Russia dossier.
Although The Memo was heavily anticipated among many on the right, Democrats and security officials have long called it a selective and politicized look at intelligence reports that shouldn't be released.
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Documents: Oregon woman said her son 'deserved' stabbing
NEWPORT, Ore. (AP) — Court documents say an Oregon woman confessed to stabbing her 6-year-old son.
A probable cause affidavit filed Tuesday says 34-year-old Nemoria Villagomez of Newport told detectives the boy "deserved it." She's being held in the Lincoln County Jail on charges of attempted murder, assault and criminal mistreatment.
Authorities say the boy was stabbed six times on Saturday. Covered in blood, he ran to a neighbor's apartment for help and was later taken by LifeFlight helicopter to a Portland hospital.
According to the affidavit, the officers who entered Villagomez's apartment found a large pool of blood on a coffee table and a steak knife with blood on the handle. Blood was also smeared on the walls.
When police entered the bedroom, they found Villagomez holding her 14-month-old son.
The mother's attorney, Mitchell Martin, did not immediately return a call seeking comment.
CASWELL BEACH, N.C. — A North Carolina man has drowned during a family trip to a beach.
Caswell Beach police Captain Sam Massey tells local media that 39-year-old Telley Knight of Clayton went missing for about 15 minutes Saturday afternoon at a public beach. He was eventually pulled out of the water by some swimmers a few yards down from where his family last saw him.
Massey says that several first responders and CPR-trained bystanders tried to resuscitate Knight until paramedics took him to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
GOSPORT MP Caroline Dinenage will be mixing big political issues with Big Macs at her surgery event later this month.
The MP is going to be holding a drop-in surgery for constituents at the McDonald’s in Gosport High Street on Friday, July 13, from 11.30am-1pm.
Residents are welcome to come and chat to the MP about both national and local issues, with no need for people to book an appointment in advance.
The 2018 Seed Manitoba Guide is now available.
Anastasia Kubinec, Manager of Crop Industry Development for Manitoba Agriculture explains what's new this year.
"We do have in the canola section, we did put in a clubroot map. We do feel with clubroot being in Manitoba, if producers haven't see where it is in the province, that we wanted to provide them that information and then they can make their variety choices based on that."
She notes the guide also breaks down soybeans east vs west.
Kubinec notes all of the information in the seed guide is unbiased.
The 2018 Seed Manitoba Guide is available at any Manitoba Agriculture Office.
This short documentary examines the growing movement for alternative economic models by taking a look inside a small Vancouver based workers cooperative.
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PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (AP) — Gary Blackston scored 18 of his 29 points in the first half as Prairie View A&M dominated early to beat Texas Southern 96-82 on Saturday night.
Blackston and Zachary Hamilton each drained three 3-pointers early in the first half as part of a 33-15 start for the Panthers (9-15, 6-4 Southwestern Athletic Conference) that also included a 3 by Troy Thompson and two dunks by JD Wallace. They stretched it to 53-34 at intermission.
Prairie View led by double figures throughout the second half and a Blackston layup gave the Panthers their biggest lead, 90-67, with 3:20 to play. Texas Southern got as close as 94-80 in the final minute.
Hamilton finished with 26 points on 9 of 15 shooting for the Panthers. Wallace added 17 points and led with 13 rebounds and Thompson had 10 points, five rebounds and five assists.
Donte Clark scored 27 points to lead the Tigers (6-17, 6-4). Derrick Bruce had 19 and Lamont Walker 17.
Paraguay's President Horacio Cartes said on Monday he would not be a candidate in Paraguay's 2018 election regardless of whether or not Congress passes an amendment to allow second terms. In a letter directed to the Archbishop of Asuncion shared on Twitter, Cartes said he was inspired by Pope Francis's call for peace and dialogue.
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CANTON, Ohio >> Police in Ohio say a woman whose body was discovered over the weekend was likely killed days earlier in a hit-and-run crash.
Sheriff’s deputies in Stark County say the body of 44-year-old Kimberly Thompson, of Plain Township, was discovered alongside a road Sunday morning. They believe she was hit by a vehicle Thursday night.
Thompson had been reported missing on Friday.
Police continue to investigate.
Catholic school students walk out over principal's firing
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Hundreds of students at one of Delaware's biggest Catholic schools are protesting the firing of their principal.
Media reports said Monday that students at the Padua Academy protested outside the school while wearing pink in honor of former principal Cindy Mann.
St. Anthony of Padua Parish has not commented directly why Mann was dismissed last week. The parish did issue a statement discussing its financial relationship with the all-girl school.
Police said they expected the protest to last all day.
Los Angeles Lakers' Brook Lopez, left, goes to the basket against Indiana Pacers' Myles Turner during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, March 19, 2018, in Indianapolis. Darron Cummings AP Photo
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Carers will be matched with a volunteer who is currently caring, or has cared for someone living with memory loss or dementia. This volunteer will provide support to the carer based on a support plan developed by a keyworker, following referral.
The idea of a perfect race – blonde-haired and blue-eyed – is what drove Adolf Hitler to try and expel the Jews from Germany during World War II.
SEATTLE — The Coast Guard rescued two people and four dogs from a vessel that was sinking east of Point No Point in Puget Sound.
Officials received a call for help at about 8:30 p.m. Tuesday from the captain of a 26-foot (8 meter) pleasure craft. He said his vessel was taking on water.
The Dolphin aircrew arrived on scene at about 9 p.m., and a boat crew arrived soon after.
The crew of the Victoria Clipper, a catamaran-style passenger vessel was in the area and stood by in case the other passengers had to abandon ship.
A crewmember climbed aboard the distressed vessel, located a hole in the stern and plugged it before draining water from the vessel.
The boat crew towed the vessel to safety at Edmonds Marina.
IP Frontiers: Risks associated with user-generated content and design on e-commerce sites: A trap for the unwary—Part I
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The BBC has cut its gender pay gap by nearly one-fifth after a year spent reducing the salaries of its highest-paid male presenters.
The median gap has narrowed from 9.3 per cent to 7.6 per cent, the corporation said, thanks to initiatives that included “repositioning people within their pay ranges”.
Huw Edwards, Nicky Campbell, John Humphrys, Jon Sopel, Nick Robinson and Jeremy Vine have all accepted substantial pay cuts to their six-figure salaries, while a number of the BBC’s women presenters received pay rises. The publication
The BBC said it still had a lack of women in senior leadership roles, accounting for much of the remaining gender pay gap.
“Closing the gender pay gap is a priority for the BBC. We must lead the way. Today’s figures show we are making good progress, but we are not there yet and that is why we will keep pressing to deliver change,” said Lord Hall of Birkenhead, the director-general, adding that the problem “has gone on for too long”.
He has set a target to close the gap by 2020.
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Tom Daley invited the world to his wedding celebration with Dustin Lance Black in a special video uploaded to his YouTube channel.
Daley, 23, married Black, 43, on May 6 at Bovey Castle in Devon. The video shows the couple getting ready for their nuptials and describing why they fell in love with each other.
“When Tom and I met four years ago, I knew instantly I was in trouble. I knew I’d met my match, I knew I’d met someone who would inspire me, who I could admire but also somebody who could naturally be my best friend,” Black says of the Olympic diver. “It didn’t hurt that he was also incredibly cute and charismatic and didn’t let me get away with a thing.”
“Within the first few minutes of conversation with Lance, everything changed for me. I fell in love,” Daley describes Black. “Every single part of him. The way he thinks, the way he acts and everything that he does just makes me fall in love with him every single day, more and more.”
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ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta is a bit closer to having an official record of how close its mayoral election runoff was.
Fulton County election officials on Monday certified the county’s portion of the votes from the Dec. 5 runoff. Officials in DeKalb County, which also includes part of Atlanta, planned to certify their results later Monday.
The official Fulton County results show Keisha Lance Bottoms with 42,887 votes, or 51.33 percent, and Mary Norwood with 40,668, or 48.67 percent.
That represents a slight bump for Bottoms in Fulton County. She had 42,747 votes, compared with Norwood’s 40,612, in unofficial tallies released the day after the election.
Norwood said Monday she plans to ask for a recount.
Fulton elections director Richard Barron said a recount could be completed by the end of the week.
Australia and South Africa will continue to pepper each other with barbs during the third Test in Cape Town, where Vernon Philander is ready for a verbal onslaught.
Not slowing down: Dean Elgar says the Test series will continue to be heated. Photo: AP
There has been plenty of criticism of both sides' behaviour during the first two Tests, which were marred by a handful of unedifying incidents.
An extended break between the second and third Tests had some hoping there might be more cordial relations at Newlands, where the series continues on Thursday.
However, Cameron Bancroft has made it clear the tourists will be taunting Philander over an inflammatory tweet sent from his verified account last week.
Proteas opener Dean Elgar says Philander, who boasts an incredible record at Newlands, won't be unsettled by the opposition's sledging.
Real Madrid goes to Levante in La Liga action on the weekend, aiming to creep up the table.
Here's how you can watch the match and our prediction:
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Real doesn't slip up and earn a draw like the first time they played, earning a convincing win on the road. Real Madrid 4, Levante 0.
Shrine Bowl practice is underway for Saturday’s annual all-star game between the Carolinas.
Both the South and North Carolina teams are practicing at Dorman High School.
Dorman coach Dave Gutshall feels right at home as he’s head coach of the South Carolina team, getting the assignment after 25 seasons guiding the Cavaliers.
Northern Ireland's Corry Evans, left, and Germany's Toni Kroos battle for the ball during their 2018 World Cup Group C qualifying soccer match at Windsor Park, Belfast, Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017. PA via AP Brian Lawless
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BBC asks Why do Buhari, Dos Santos and Mugabe go to hospital abroad?
Pilgrims from Lagos State who were on the first flight to Saudi Arabia left the city of Madinah to Makkah Monday 14th of August, 2017 in preparation for the Hajj rites. The post BBC asks Why do Buhari, Dos Santos and Mugabe go to hospital abroad? appeared first on Vanguard News. Read Full Story
A US preacher is causing controversy after asking his followers to help fund his fourth private jet.
Jesse Duplantis, a televangelist, said he was initially hesitant about the $77 million price tag said but Jesus "wouldn't be riding a donkey", the BBC reports.
Mr Duplantis said God had told him: "I didn't ask you to pay for it. I asked you to believe for it."
Twitter users responded with disbelief, with many quoting Bible verses warning against greed, "false prophets" and suggesting the large sum of money would be put to better use by helping the poor.
In a video posted to his website, the 68-year-old attempted to justify the request, saying: "You know, I've owned three different jets in my life, and I've used them and just burning them up for the Lord Jesus Christ."
Elle King was scheduled to marry her Scottish beau in Brooklyn, New York on Saturday, but according to an Instagram post shared over the weekend, the songstress was on the other side of the country -- and the only love proclaimed was her love for rock and roll. The "Ex's & Oh's" singer posted a video on Saturday night from backstage at an Eagles of Death Metal show at the Paramount Theatre in Seattle, Washington.
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A Kuperjanovi Infantry Battalion conscript was injured during a training exercise at the Central Training Ground of the Estonian Defence Forces (EDF) on Monday afternoon.
The conscript, who was extinguishing a fire that had started following a live fire exercise, was injured after what was most likely an unexploded 40mm grenade launcher round went off, the Headquarters of the Estonian Defence Forces said.
The conscript was quickly administered first aid on the spot, after which he was transported by ambulance to the hospital for treatment. His life is not in danger.
The military police have launched an investigation to determine the exact circumstances of the incident.
The conscript's parents have been notified, and the EDF wishes him a speedy recovery.
× L.A. City Commissioner Made Unwanted and Inappropriate Remarks Toward Staffers, Investigation Finds
A Los Angeles city commissioner violated city standards of conduct when he called staffers “gorgeous,” or said they “look good” in a suggestive tone, an investigation has found.
A Personnel Department report found that city commissioner Scott Crawford “repeatedly engaged in inappropriate behavior” toward city employees.
Crawford, 68, was appointed by Mayor Eric Garcetti to the El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument Authority commission, an unpaid position helping to oversee one of the city’s smallest departments.
In December, four women and one man from the department filed complaints against Crawford.
Read the full story on LATimes.com.
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Egyptian defender Ahmed Hegazi scored a first-half header on his Premier League debut to give West Bromwich Albion a well-deserved 1-0 victory over Bournemouth at the Hawthorns on the opening day of their season.
Striker Jay Rodriguez, bought from Southampton during the summer for 12 million pounds, was busy early on for the home side, going close twice in two first-half minutes with a header and a shot.
Hegazi, on loan from Egypt's Al Ahly, scored the only goal of the game for West Brom in the 31st minute, deftly heading Chris Brunt's inswinging ball from the right between the legs of Bournemouth keeper Asmir Begovic in the 31st minute.
Bournemouth camped on the edge of the West Brom penalty area for much of the second half but struggled to find time and space to shoot as West Brom hung on for the win.
President Obama will have one last chance to force Judge Merrick Garland onto the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday – but it’s a legal gamble and one that has so many pitfalls that even those who say he could get away with it believe it isn’t worth the fight. Mr. Obama’s moment will come just before…
Lane Kiffin will not be Alabama’s offensive coordinator for the national championship game against Clemson next Monday, the school announced today.
In a profoundly bizarre way, this news alternately qualifies as both a bombshell, and not that surprising. Last week, Kiffin, who is leaving to become head coach at Florida Atlantic University, basically said he didn’t have any happy memories of working with Nick Saban.
Steve Sarkisian will be taking over Alabama’s offense, effective immediately.
It was one of New York City’s most enduring mysteries, but a jury may have written the final chapter in the 1979 disappearance of 6-year-old Etan Patz (AY’-tahn payts).
April 12 Aeolus Tyre Co Ltd
* Says it plans to buy 90 percent stake in Prometeon Tyre Group S.r.l., domestic tyre firm and industrial tyres related assets for a combined 5.8 billion yuan ($841.58 million) via share issue
* Says it aims to raise up to 2.0 billion yuan in private placement of shares to fund projects
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MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian Deputy Prime Minister Vitaly Mutko said on Friday preparations for the 2018 soccer World Cup were on track and that authorities had no concerns regarding the state of the 12 venues that will host matches.
Mutko told Reuters that authorities were working seriously on curbing racism in Russian soccer and that stadium security had been increased in the run-up to the tournament.
Russia will host the World Cup from June 14 to July 15 in 12 venues spread across 11 cities including Moscow, St Petersburg and Sochi.
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OLIVEHURST (CBS13) – A Mather man has been arrested on suspicion of rape in Yuba County.
Deputies says a rape investigation over the weekend led to the arrest of 40-year-old Brian Joseph McNaught.
According to the Yuba County Sheriff’s Office, investigators were called early Sunday morning to Rideout Hospital where a 19-year-old woman was seeking treatment for a rape that reportedly occurred overnight during a large underage drinking party in the area of Feather River known as Gray’s Beach.
Mcnaught was later arrested is currently being held at the Yuba County Jail. He’s facing several charges related to rape.
His bail has been set at $300,000.
Felix is sending an S.O.S to the chefs with smoke signals as his towel starts on fire in the kitchen.
This spring alone, the group has claimed bombings or assaults in As defeated fighters return home from the front lines, here are the top five countries of origin for ISIS foreign fighters - Of the six countries caught up in the Arab Spring, democracy has taken hold only in Tunisia. And it looks to have staying power: six years on from the ousting of autocratic President Zine el Abidine Ben Ali, of Tunisians say democracy is the best system of government, up from 70% at at the time of the revolution.
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Afghan president to visit Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Afghanistan’s President Ashraf Ghani accepted Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa’s invitation to come to Pakistan to strengthen the diplomatic ties. Ashraf Ghani, who had previously declined the invitation to come to the neighbouring country in May, assured that he would come with his entire family this time. The COAS had extended the invitation during his recent visit to Afghanistan.
Record levels of hate crime were reported in the aftermath of last year's EU referendum, according to new research.
Three-quarters of police forces in England and Wales recorded their highest number of hate crimes in the three months after June's Brexit vote since records began in April 2012.
In some areas the number of incidents jumped by more than 50%.
A human rights organisation has said the country should prepare for the possibility of further spikes in offences once the Brexit process has begun.
The figures, compiled by the Press Association, show that in the three months ending September 2016 three forces, Metropolitan Police, Greater Manchester, and West Yorkshire recorded over 1,000 hate crimes each.
Only four forces reported a decrease on the previous three months.
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RAJOURI: Inaugural function of two days national conference on recent advances in computer science and IT was organised at BGSB University. The conference is organised by the Department of IT Engineering.
Around 100 academicians from different parts of the country participated in conference.
Vice Chancellor BGSB university was the Chief Guest on this occasion while Prof Syed Afzal Murtza, from Jamia Milia university delivered keynote address and Dr Baijnath Kaushik from SMVDU delivered session talk. Malik Mubasher Hassan, HoD presented welcome address.
Nikhil Gupta who is also Organising Secretary presented details of conference. Vice Chancellor Prof Javed Mussarat also delivered lecture on Disruptive Technologies. Manmeet Singh presented vote of thanks.
Year 2016, for the insurance industry was a very challenging and difficult business period given a number of negative factors that adversely affected operators. Some of the obstacles that operators grappled with during the period included lack of foreign exchange to re-insure businesses abroad; scarcity of funds by individuals and corporate organisations to buy insurance covers for their assets; preference of short term cover to long term during renewal periods, among others.
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The Supreme Court on Monday sought a response from the Central government and the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) on a plea by the veteran actor Amol Palekar challenging pre-censorship of the films by the board.
A bench of Justice AK Sikri and Justiuce Ashok Bhushan sought response as the veteran film actor contended that in the age of internet and social media, the existing set of rules providing for pre-censorship for the film have to undergo change.
Seeking directions for implementation of Shyam Benegal committee recommendations, Palekar has contended that the censor board does not have a member with judicial background that often results in the right to free speech and expression getting overlooked.
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND): Electronic CPR devices have arrived in Champaign County.
As we previously reported, the county applied for these compression devices through a federal grant.
The devices mechanically preform CPR, taking the strain off of first responders. The Champaign Fire Department says a human can only perform perfect CPR for about one minute before getting fatigued.
These devices will also improve fire fighter safety.
"If we were doing CPR in the back of an ambulance we couldn't be restrained, so we had firefighters doing CPR in the back of an ambulance which is not safe," Andy Quarnstrom, a captain with the Champaign Fire Department, says. "So this way we can continue to have the machine do the CPR while we are able to do other things responding back to the hospital."
With the federal grant money, each fire station paid $1,300 per device.
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The BJP party's candidate from the Naranpura Assembly Constituency for the Gujarat Assembly elections 2017 is Kaushikbhai Patel.
Patel is a graduate and has assets worth Rs 54 LAKHS. According to Myneta.com, Patel has no criminal charges against him.
Naranpura assembly constituency is one of the 182 assembly constituency of Gujarat. It is located in Ahmedabad district. This seat came into existence after 2008 delimitation. Naranpura is totally urban seat.
The constituency will have 234 polling stations. In 2012 assembly polls, the number of electors for this seat was 230337.
Amit Shah of BJP won the seat in 2012 assembly elections with 1,03,988 votes.
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PHOENIX — The Sedona City Council has voted to repeal a requirement that operators of short-term rentals in the Arizona city known for red-rock landscapes obtain a business license violates state law.
The City Council’s May 22 action was a reaction to a report issued May 7 by state Attorney General Mark Brnovich (BURN’-o-vich) that concluded that the city’s requirement enacted earlier this year violated a 2016 state law on short-term rentals.
Brnovich’s office had said Sedona had to resolve the violation within 30 days or risk losing state-shared revenue.
City Attorney Robert Pickels Jr. said Brrnovich’s office handled the matter professionally but that the state law allowing individual legislators to force a legal review of local laws is “patently unfair” to cities.
An Algerian court has sentenced a Liberian to death “for spying for Israel,” the Algeria Press Service reported on Tuesday.
The case was heard by the Ghardaia Court, 600 km south of the capital Algiers, where six other individuals of different sub-Saharan nationalities were sentenced to 10 years in prison with fines of up to 20 million Algerian dinars (26,000 dollars).
The defendants were charged with spying, conspiracy to seriously undermine Algeria’s security, and glorifying terrorism.
“They pleaded not guilty, claiming that they entered Algeria to reach Europe,’’ the report said.
The seven people were arrested in January 2016 by security services in downtown Ghardaia amid violent sectarian strife in the region.
The no-nonsense star stopped her show to deal with the problem, and a fan in the audience captured the moment. As her band began playing the intro to her song "White Liar," Lambert stepped toward the front of the stage to speak with the audience members interrupting her. When she got back to the mic, she explained to the crowd, "Alright you guys, we're gonna continue our song in just a second, when these guys are done being our opening act." She then turned to her security. "Can we deal with that?" she asked.
Presumably retorting to their complaints about being forced to leave, Lambert mocked their reactions. "Super cool, dude. Super cool," she said before addressing the audience. "Okay, sorry. Sometimes you just have to ditch a douchebag every now and then!" The crowd cheered in support and Lambert got underway once again. Watch the moment captured here.
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I feel compelled again to join the discussion on the minimum wage issue.
I would like to commend Premier Wynne for the courage to increase the minimum wage in Ontario in the face of much opposition by the business community. As premier, she is obliged to look after the well-being of all members of our society. It seems to be convenient to most politicians lately to only address the needs of the middle class leaving the needs of the 10 million-plus Canadians with lesser income in a state of uncertainty and often with precarious jobs.
Do we really want to live in a society where many are left out and have to depend on the services of the food bank and are not allowed to have their fair share of the wealth of the country? This is a moral issue and not a monetary one.
Having said that, one can reasonably argue that a healthy society, where everybody works with a fair income and can go and buy the things needed for a decent living, will also inevitably have a healthy economy.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The 46th Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is set to begin Saturday and is expected to draw close to a million visitors to central New Mexico.
But concerns over crime in Albuquerque and the recent mass shooting in Las Vegas has organizers stepping up security measures.
Balloon Fiesta officials said authorities will check peoples' bags and purses at all entry gates and park and ride locations. No firearms will be allowed at Balloon Fiesta Park unless carried by law enforcement officers. Bicycles, skateboards, and displays of gang colors and gang signs also are banned.
The National Weather Service says much of Albuquerque is expected to see sunny weather throughout the week.
On Tuesday Outlook RCMP responded to a robbery at a financial institution in Central Butte, after a man is said to have entered the building and fled on foot with a sum of cash.
The man is described as about 5-foot-8 tall with a stocky build, aged 40 to 50. He was wearing a dark jacket and had a deep voice.
Police believe a dark-coloured 2003 to 2007 Chevrolet Silverado may have been involved. Outlook RCMP and the Regina General Investigation Section continue to investigate.
Anyone with information about the robbery, the Silverado or the individual involved can report it to Outlook RCMP at 306-867-5440, call 310-RCMP, or call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477.
In his first sentence, President Kovind said, “I congratulate the nation on the eve of Independence Day.”
President Ram Nath Kovind addressed the nation on the eve of India’s Independence Day on Monday. This was the first time President of India, Ram Nath Kovind addressed the nation after being sworn-in as the 13th President of India on 25 July. In his first sentence, President Kovind said, “I congratulate the nation on the eve of Independence Day.” Paying homage to freedom fighters who sacrificed everything in their efforts to win freedom for the country, President added, “We are indebted to those who laid down there lives for our independence.”
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China's national legislature holds closing meeting
The first session of the 13th National People's Congress (NPC) held its closing meeting Tuesday morning.
President Xi Jinping and NPC Standing Committee Chairman Li Zhanshu are scheduled to address the meeting.
Lawmakers will vote on a draft supervision law and draft resolutions on the government work report, and the work reports of the 12th NPC Standing Committee, the Supreme People's Court and the Supreme People's Procuratorate.
They will also vote on draft resolutions on the reports of the national economic and social development plan as well as the central and local budgets.
If you thought Christmas was a big deal for the family Kardashian-West, you haven’t seen anything yet. On Easter Sunday, Kim Kardashian West shared a series of Snapchats and Instagrams that gave a behind-the-scenes glimpse at how the family celebrated, from surrounding themselves with family and friends like Kourtney Kardashian, John Legend, and Chrissy Teigen to a surprise entrance by none other than the Easter Bunny himself! And this was no hired entertainer that had been chosen to fill the furry bunny suit. For the occasion, the first family of reality television had its own headliner get into character: Kanye West . Kim shared an adorable snap of her husband in full costume playing around with daughter North, niece Penelope, and their friends. In another, she poses next to her husband under a feline-angled Snapchat filter, while his giant rabbit mask seems to channel the magic of the holiday by still managing to convey the musical superstar’s signature straight-faced expression.
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Ahmad Sheikhzadeh, an Iran-born U.S. citizen, made the unusual decision to take the witness stand at his sentencing hearing before U.S. District Judge Pamela Chen in Brooklyn. He strongly denied accusations
made by prosecutors in a court filing last year that he acted improperly by arranging contacts between a nuclear scientist and Iranian officials while Iran was negotiating a treaty with the United States over its nuclear program.
Prosecutors never brought any criminal charges related to the nuclear program against Sheikhzadeh, who pleaded guilty in November 2016 only to filing false tax returns and conspiring to violate U.S. sanctions.
Sheikhzadeh, 61, was bitterly defiant as he addressed the judge before he was sentenced, saying prosecutors had targeted him in order to pressure him to act as an informant from within the Iran mission.
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They may not be challenging for titles anytime soon, but that doesn't mean there's not legitimate beef between KSI and Joe Weller.
The YouTube sensations will meet in front of 8,000 fans in London after arranging the fight on social media last year.
The pair traded insults on Twitter before taking to their respective YouTube channels to release barbed videos.
KSI and Weller then continued negotiations when they met in person, before the feud threatened to turn ugly last September.
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They then agreed to settle their differences in the squared circle.
The fight will take place at the Copper Box Arena - which has hosted some big names in years gone by - at around 6pm this evening.
And you can watch all the action live above...
Actually more out the window, since I slipped the cell phone out the sill to get the street view. Hello, Manhattan!
Tonight: 7pm! The Strand! Come see me! Don’t let me be alone!
Tomorrow: I’m down in DC at the the Politics and Prose Wharf store. Also 7pm. Come see me in our nation’s capital! Bring everyone you know!
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Google and Facebook each recently announced video ad expansions to drive continued ad revenue growth and ensure that both advertisers and publishers continue to see the value in using their platforms either to advertise or distribute content.
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The news comes as tech platforms increasingly disappoint advertisers and publishers over brand safety issues and transparency around reach and viewability. The news also comes as 78% of marketers say they plan to increase their video ad production in 2018, according to Clinch research per MarketingDive.
President, Yoweri Museveni has directed several ministries and government departments to liaise with police to procure and install closed-circuit television cameras across the country. According to information obtained by URN, Museveni made the directive a week ago.
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Ambien maker Sanofi released a statement on Twitter in response to Roseanne Barr blaming the sleep drug for the racist tweet that got her show cancelled.
Tweeted Sanofi: “People of all races, religions and nationalities work at Sanofi every day to improve the lives of people around the world. While all pharmaceutical treatments have side effects, racism is not a known side effect of any Sanofi medication.”
Knox Provisions summer, tomato, peach and corn salad
Ingredients:
2 Medium Tomatoes, cut into wedges
1 Peach, diced
1 Cup Fresh Corn Kernels
¼ Teaspoon Kosher Salt
¼ Cup Honey Vinaigrette (see recipe below)
½ Cup Feta Cheese Crumbles
¼ Teaspoon Fresh Black Pepper
Fresh Basil, chopped
Instructions:
1.Combine tomato wedges, diced peach, and corn in a medium bowl. Sprinkle with salt and gently mix.
2.Add the Honey Vinaigrette and toss to coat.
3.Place on large platter and top with feta, black pepper and basil.
Honey Vinaigrette
Ingredients:
½ Cup Canola Oil
1/3 Cup Apple Cider Vinegar
2 Tablespoons Honey
1 Small Minced Shallot
¼ Teaspoon Kosher Salt
¼ Teaspoon Black Pepper
Instructions:
1.Combine all ingredients in a mason jar. Cover with lid, and shake until fully blended. Use immediately, or chill to use later.
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Fox Paid $400 Million for 2018 World Cup Broadcast Rights, Then Team USA Got Eliminated
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Fox jumped into a bidding war with ESPN to win the English language broadcast rights for the 2018 World Cup, but now that Team U.S.A. was knocked out in the early stages of the tournament, that $400 million price tag now looks like a disastrous decision.
Fox topped ESPN in the bidding war by $200 million bringing its final costs to a whopping $400 million for the rights. The cost may have seemed like a good deal since the U.S. soccer team hadn’t missed a World Cup since 1986, Business Insider reported.
However, the U.S. team is already out of contention after its 2-1 loss at Trinidad on Wednesday night, ending its record of seven straight American World Cup appearances. – READ MORE
The word "honeymoon" instantly conjures up visions of palm tree lined beaches, Parisian picnics and romantic gondola rides. And while destinations such as will forever appeal, there are certainly more options out there for the recently wedded couple.
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Security researchers have discovered a macOS malware program that's likely part of the arsenal used by the Russian cyberespionage group blamed for hacking into the U.S. Democratic National Committee last year. The group, which is known in the security industry under different names, including Fancy Bear, Pawn Storm, and APT28, has been operating for almost a decade.
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Huntington police are looking for the man who robbed Gino’s Pizza Sunday afternoon. The suspect was wearing a mask and flashed a gun while demanding money. An investigation is ongoing.
Alec Baldwin may be headed to Broadway!
The 59-year-old actor says he might be making his Donald Trump parody book You Can’t Spell America Without Me into a one man Broadway show.
“We may take the book and make it into a one-man show on Broadway, like Will Ferrell did the Bush thing,” Alec explained during an appearance on The Howard Stern Show.
Will previously starred in a Broadway show You’re Welcome America as former President George W. Bush that ran for over a month in NYC.
Alec has been impersonating Donald on Saturday Night Live since last year.
Tiger Shroff and Disha Patani have often been spotted at various places in town sparking rumours about an alleged relationship. Well, whether or not they come out in open about the alleged affair, here’s some good news for their fans.
After ‘Munna Michael’, Tiger is back to packing some punches and throwing some kicks with his next ‘Baaghi 2’ with Disha by his side. The actress, who is quite active on Instagram took to the photo sharing app and posted a picture of the cast and crew of ‘Baaghi 2’ with the caption, “Getting ready for a new journey #Baaghi2 @nadiadwalagrandson@wardakhannadiadwala @tigerjackieshroff@khan_ahmedasas @shairaahmedkhan #sajidnadiadwala”
While the prequel to the film was directed by Sabbir Khan, this project would mark Tiger’s first venture with choreographer-filmmaker Ahmed Khan.
Who are Crystal Palace most likely to sign this summer? (According to Football Whispers)
Roy Hodgson successfully managed to steer Crystal Palace away from the drop last season, and now he will be aiming to bring in fresh signings capable of cracking the top half.
The transfer window is open and several stars have already been linked with a transfer to Selhurst Park, including a recently-relegated Stoke ace.
Xherdan Shaqiri was a highlight of the Potters' miserable relegation campaign, and is reportedly set to leave for around £12million.
Two Championship stars have also been linked with Crystal Palace, while they could also look further down the Football League in search of talent.
Take a look through the gallery to reveal the most likely Crystal Palace signings this summer – based on Football Whispers rankings.
(1 - unlikely, 5 - very likely)
Sir James Dunn's residence Wawa residence, known as the Eagle's Nest, is pictured circa 1949 in this Sault Ste. Marie Public Library Archive photo One of Sault Ste.
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The Rock Goes Behind The Scenes Of The Olympia
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has released the following video via his YouTube channel featuring a behind the scenes look at The Olympia bodybuilding competition:
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NWA YouTube Channel Launches w/ Look At The Champ
One of the first moves of the “Billy Corgan Era” of the NWA appears to be the launch of a brand new NWA Wrestling channel.
The channel was launched yesterday and the only video it currently features is a quick look at the current NWA World Champion Tim Storm:
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Last summer all Hancock County volunteer fire departments began using a new app to track who is responding to emergencies. After eight months of using the “I Am Responding” app, Hancock County EMA Director Lee Swisher says they like what they see…
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Swisher says that helps volunteer fire departments make more informed decisions about whether they should wait for more people to get to the fire station, or head to the emergency right away.
Swisher says the app not only lets departments know who is responding to an emergency, but also provides responders with critical on scene information on their cell phones…
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Swisher says every agency using the app shares the information. He adds that means less confusion at the scene of an emergency.
Large alligator-like reptile found wandering Ohio neighborhood
Police were called to an unusual scene in Blue Ash, Ohio, on Wednesday afternoon.
Both the Conservatives and Labour have been scrutinised for neglecting recommendations put forward by various coroner’s reports following similar blazes in London and Southampton, which could have saved dozens of lives yesterday.
Since the Grenfell Tower in west London became encased in a raging inferno, flammable cladding has been blamed for the rapid spread of flames, while it’s emerged families were told to stay in their flats and the building wasn’t fitted with a sprinkler system.
Healey revealed Tories rejected recommendations to ensure sprinkler systems were fitted into similar blocks and insisted there were “serious questions for ministers to answer right now”.
Though, Susanna Reid’s co-host Ben Shephard chipped in: “What we do know, though, is that Labour in 1999 were warned about the risk of cladding; that it could act as a chimney to spread fire.”
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Howard and Dorothy (“Dotty”) Baker were married Oct. 31, 1942, in Vancouver, Washington.
The couple has four children, eight grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Howard, 96, was a paratrooper in the 101st Airborne Division in World War II while Dorothy, who turns 92 on Oct. 6, worked as a nurse’s aide. After the war, they raised turkeys in Newberg for a time. Howard worked for ADT for 33 years.
We caught up with the Bakers in their Tigard home to learn their secret to a long and happy partnership.
Tragically, Michael Davidson lost his daughter less than a week ago to a suspected fentanyl overdose and is courageously coming forward to prevent it from happening to someone else’s child. Meaghan Craig reports.
WASHINGTON (AP) — A leading safety organization says traffic fatalities jumped last year, pushing deaths on U.S. roads to their highest level in nearly a decade.
The National Safety Council says fatalities rose 6 percent in 2016, reaching an estimated 40,200 deaths. The group gets its data from states. The last time there were more than 40,000 fatalities in a single year was in 2007, just before the economy tanked.
The increase came as Americans drove more last year — a 3 percent increase in total miles. The council cited continued lower gasoline prices and an improving economy as key factors.
Deborah Hersman is the council’s president. She says Americans have come to accept large numbers of traffic deaths instead of than taking action to prevent them.
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× UK cyber-expert pleads not guilty in US case
A British cybersecurity researcher credited with helping curb a recent worldwide ransomware attack has pleaded not guilty to federal charges accusing him of creating malicious software to steal banking information in 2014.
Marcus Hutchins entered the plea Monday during a hearing in Wisconsin federal court. He and an unnamed co-defendant face charges of conspiring to commit computer fraud in the state and elsewhere. Authorities arrested the 23-year-old man Aug. 2 in the Las Vegas airport on his way home to Ilfracombe, England, after a cybersecurity convention.
The legal troubles Hutchins faces are a dramatic turnaround from the status of cybercrime-fighting hero he enjoyed four months ago when he found a “kill switch” that slowed the outbreak of WannaCry virus.
The indictment says the crimes happened from July 2014 to July 2015.
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When you think of great watches, you inevitably think of Switzerland, and that’s also the location for the world’s biggest annual watch show — Baselworld. From million-dollar one-offs to the latest smartwatches, we’re here to bring you the most exciting new releases, straight from the show floor.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio State defensive end Jalyn Holmes accepted an invite to participate in the 2018 Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala.
Holmes will be among the many seniors throughout college football who will try to impress NFL scouts during Senior Bowl week.
He was a key component in Ohio State's deep defensive line this season and played both at end and at defensive tackle. Holmes has 80 tackles, 13.5 tackles for loss, four sacks and two forced fumbles in his four-year collegiate career.
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Weaver discusses the importance of launching the show for Women’s History Month in March and talks about the importance of pro-aging vs. anti-aging. Weaver says she wants people to see aging as a positive thing. Catch the soon to be 68-year-old laying down a rap about real life as a woman.
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A gunman opened fire on a Republican congressional team practice Wednesday and at least one congressman was wounded, authorities said. Rep. Steve Scalise, others shot at Alexandria, Va., baseball practice: Here's what we know A gunman opened fire on a Republican congressional team practice Wednesday and at least one congressman was wounded, authorities said.
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A "Celebration of Life" was held on Wednesday to remember the three women -- Dr. Jennifer Gray Golick, Christine Loeber and Dr. Jennifer Gonzales Shushereba -- who died at a veterans center in Yountville. At the memorial, Chaplain Ira Book honored the victims, calling them leaders of their family, who were unafraid and proud to serve those who served."I used to call the Veterans Home of California, Yountville's best kept secret. In good conscience, I can no longer do that," he said. "We call the veterans home a 'home' deliberately. It becomes the new home for many of our residents whom we fondly call members; as members of our family. We mourn for Christine (Loeber), for Jennifer (Gonzales Shushereba) and Jennifer (Gray Golick). They were leaders of our family. They were unafraid, they were proud to serve those who served."
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Seventy years ago Raj, a Hindu man, fell in love with Jasmine, a Muslim woman.
But their love story took a dramatic turn when they were separated by India's partition in 1947. Sectarian violence forced millions to leave their homes.
Told for the first time, these are the personal stories of horror and humanity from when British rule in India came to a dramatic and violent end, and two nations were born.
Liège honours Tuesday’s dead
30/5/18 – The people of the eastern city of Liège came together today to hold a minute’s silence in honour of those killed during a suspected terrorist attack on Tuesday morning.
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30/5/18 – The people of the eastern city of Liège came together today to hold a minute’s silence in honour of those killed during a suspected terrorist attack on Tuesday morning.
Improve materials to keep road markings fresh longer
I note that the roads in the area are having some nice new yellow, and in some cases, white, traffic dividing lines repainted and spruced up. I do fully understand that this work can only be done when weather conditions are benign and temperatures are above a certain limit. And of course, it all looks very nice and is an obvious boon to safety.
But don’t you think that safety would be even more enhanced if the governing bodies improved the quality of the materials used to such a level that the delineations would at least last more than a few weeks into the dark, wet and nasty winter period when we really need to be able to see them? I think that even the great Harry Houdini would be impressed at the speed at which they disappear!
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Pakistani officials say a retired army officer was lured to Nepal with a job prospect before being seized by Indian intelligence, which hopes to use him to secure the release of an Indian agent sentenced to death by Pakistan.
Two senior security officials said Tuesday that Indian agents abducted Lt Col Mohammad Habib, who went missing on April 6 after arriving in Nepal.
They say the abduction is aimed at pressuring Pakistan to release Kulbhushan Jadhav, an Indian naval officer convicted of espionage who was sentenced to death on April 10.
The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorised to brief reporters about the sensitive matter.
Indian officials did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
JEKYLL ISLAND, Ga. — A rare bobcat has returned to a Georgia island park teeming with deer but not many predators, possibly restoring a bit of the natural balance there.
Wildlife staffers at Jekyll Island State Park were stunned nearly two weeks ago when hikers found a young bobcat lying paralyzed. Only four of the wild cats are known to live there — and they’re the first ones in roughly a century.
The bobcat, estimated at 1 1/2 years old, was taken to the Jacksonville Zoo in neighbouring Florida. Veterinarians say it recovered after they removed dozens of ticks, which they say likely caused the paralysis.
The bobcat returned to Jekyll Island for release Friday. It bolted from a pet carrier and vanished down a trail after giving its caretakers a last, piercing growl.
A WWII sea mine was found a few meters from the coast at Halkidiki!
A WWII-era sea mine was found by the skipper of a fishing diving vessel, within the marine area of Nea Moudania in Chalkidiki, at a depth of five meters and at a distance of 350 meters from the coast.
The mine was located on February 1st and the Hellenic Coast Guard marked the area with a floating buoy while the Naval Administration of Northern Greece was informed and is taking all necassary steps to deal with the situation.
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LONDON Barclays (BARC.L) is in exclusive talks to sell its stake in Barclays Bank of Zimbabwe (BARC.ZI) to Malawi's First Merchant Bank FMB.MV, First Merchant Bank said in a statement on its website on Tuesday.
A spokeswoman for Barclays confirmed the bank is in early discussions with a prospective buyer for its 68 percent stake in the Zimbabwe bank.
Neither party disclosed a value for the prospective deal. Barclays Bank of Zimbabwe has a market capitalisation of $60 million, according to Thomson Reuters data.
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Andrew McManus was already in a very bad place when police arrested him at Melbourne Airport in September 2015. Once the doyen of Australian concert promoters, McManus’s life had been unravelling for some time. His marriage had broken up and he was numbing the pain with regular infusions of vodka and prescription drugs.
His professional situation was nearly as shambolic. McManus had briefly overseen a professional wrestling franchise and brought a who’s who of rock royalty to the southern hemisphere, including Fleetwood Mac, Kiss and Pavarotti.
But showbiz promotion can be precarious, even for a big fish. An upcoming visit to Australia by Lenny Kravitz was putting his business under strain to...
Naples angler loses court battle in $2.8M tournament dispute
BALTIMORE (AP) A federal judge in Maryland has ruled against a man who tried to claim a $2.8 million top prize in the world’s largest billfish tournament.
Wednesday’s ruling came in a lawsuit pitting the White Marlin Open tournament in Ocean City against Phil Heasley of Naples.
Heasley was crowned last year’s tournament winner after catching a 76.5 pound marlin, but he and his crew were disqualified after failing to pass required polygraph tests.
Heasley denied any wrongdoing, but the judge said he was not entitled to the prize money because he failed the polygraph test.
The judge added that even if tournament organizers had breached their contractual obligations, the evidence showed that Heasley and his crew violated the rules by deploying their lines before the official tournament start time.
Wieters is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Giants, Amy Gutierrez of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Wieters is hitting just .194 through 11 games this season, so he'll head to the bench to clear his head after starting three of the previous four games behind the dish. In his place, Pedro Severino will start at catcher and hit eighth.
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Two people robbed a University of Rochester graduate student late Tuesday night on a pedestrian foot bridge at the school. According to a post on University of Rochester Department of Public Safety's official Facebook page , two men approached the man with a handgun.
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May 3 Spirit Realty Capital Inc:
* Spirit Realty Capital Inc announces first quarter 2017 financial and operating results
* Q1 adjusted FFO per share $0.20
* Q1 revenue $165.4 million versus $168.4 million
* Sees FY 2017 adjusted FFO per share $0.80 to $0.84
* Q1 revenue view $164.9 million -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Spirit Realty Capital Inc says company withdrawing its prior $250 million net acquisition target
* Fy2017 FFO per share view $0.89 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Q1 FFO per share view $0.22 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. (AP) — Authorities say two people have died after a tree branch fell on spectators during a fireworks display in western Illinois.
The Rock Island County Sheriff's Office says the branch fell from a large oak tree outside the county courthouse in Rock Island around 9:40 p.m. Tuesday.
Dozens were sitting near the tree watching the fireworks when the branch fell about 25 feet (8 meters) and crushed some of the spectators. Some of those who weren't hurt tried to lift the branch to free the people trapped beneath.
Authorities said 61-year-old Daniel Mendoza Sr. of Rock Island was pronounced dead at the scene. Seventy-two-year-old Lawrence Anderson of Moline died at a hospital.
Authorities have not provided the causes of death.
Five other people were injured.
Fabrizio Moretti announces the opening of a new gallery exhibition space at Park Palace in Monte Carlo, Monaco, overlooking the fabled Place du Casino. With Monaco's longstanding commitment to arts and culture, and its close ties with Italy, the expansion to Monte Carlo is a project undertaken with great anticipation.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — A memorial is growing for a Falcon High School teen who was hit and killed by a drunk driver in Falcon Friday night.
Authorities say 18-year-old Michael Finley was headed westbound on Woodmen Road when he was hit by 52-year-old Michael Fay. Fay was headed eastbound on Woodmen when he tried to make a left turn in front of approaching traffic and hit Finley.
Finley died at the scene.
Fay is facing vehicular homicide charges. He was not injured in the crash.
A GoFundMe page set up for Finley by his sister, Carlie Astor, has surpassed its $15,000 goal for funeral expenses. As of Monday night, donations amount to over $20,000.
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“I don’t want want my parents to have to worry about a proper memorial for my brother,” Astor writes. “He was one of the goofiest, kindest souls that I have ever known. His memory will live on in our hearts. We will get justice for Michael.”
Woman arrested in stabbing of boyfriend in Omaha
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A Texas woman is in custody in the fatal stabbing of her boyfriend in Omaha, but relatives say she was acting in self-defense.
The Omaha World-Herald reports that the 30-year-old suspect was arrested on suspicion of criminal homicide in the death of 30-year-old Amir Bey of Houston. It wasn't immediately clear Sunday if the woman has been formally charged. The suspect also is from Houston.
Bey was stabbed Saturday night in northwest Omaha. The suspect's mother says she and the woman were in Omaha for a wedding. She says her daughter and Bey had been arguing prior to the stabbing.
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Montreal police divers will return to the Rivieres des Prairies today in hopes of finding 10-year-old Ariel Jeffrey Kouakou.
The boy hasn’t been seen since March 12 when he left his home in the city’s Ahunstic-Cartierville district to visit a friend’s house.
Police divers made three dives on Monday, but didn’t find any sign of the boy.
Sgt. Manuel Couture says the dives are difficult, not just because of the water temperature, but due to ice and snow on the river blocking the sunlight.
Police have been going door-to-door in the neighbourhood and using horses, the canine unit, all-terrain vehicles and a helicopter to search the area.
The boy’s father has said he believes his son had been abducted and has asked police to restore an Amber Alert that was issued immediately after Ariel had disappeared. Couture said it will be up to investigators to make that determination.
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Butera is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Brewers, 610 Sports Radio reports.
Butera had been starting semi-regularly to start the season, but he'll move back into a bench role with Salvador Perez back from the disabled list. The 34-year-old can be dropped in nearly every league now given how frequently Perez suits up behind the plate.
Alastair Grant/AP A 16-year-old girl, Ines Alves, who was driven from her home in the horrific Grenfell Tower blaze is understood to have turned up to sit her GCSE exam the next day, according to The Guardian.
Alves escaped after her father, Miguel, 49, returned home from work late and realised the tower was on fire just after it started.
While collecting supplies from Notting Hill Methodist Church on Wednesday, she told The Guardian that despite losing everything, she still went to Sacred Heart school to complete her maths exam. "But I missed my history exam in the afternoon," she said.
At least 12 people died, and a further 69 were injured, with 18 in critical condition in the Grenfell Tower fire. The death toll is expected to rise.
People on Twitter have been praising the young victims of the fire, some of whom are understood to have turned up to sit their exams wearing only their night clothes.
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – The Kansas Board of Regents is set to vote on increasing tuition at Kansas colleges. What could that mean for you and your students?
Each of the state’s public schools is asking for more money to help with budget issues.
The University of Kansas is asking for a 2.5 percent increase for undergrads, while Kansas State University wants a three percent increase.
Depending on schools, the increase would amount to having to pay between $55-240 more per semester.
The Board of Regents will vote on the proposed hikes tomorrow.
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A new, state of the art 3 million euro ferry to serve the Aran Islands will arrive in Doolin next week. (Tues 5/6)
The eco-friendly Star of Doolin has been comissioned by the Garrihy’s family run-business, Doolin2Aran Ferries, based in northwest Clare.
The ferry has been built in La Rochelle, France, and will stop in Brest and Dingle before arriving in Doolin at around 8.30am on Tuesday.
The Star of Doolin is a 26 meter vessel with 200 seats – and is tailored for international tourists with multi-lingual voice and visual guide systems.
DUBLIN, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Irish consumer sentiment inched up in July to its highest level in 17 months, a survey showed on Monday, on strong economic growth and signs consumers may be a little less worried about the economic impact of Brexit.
The KBC Bank Ireland/ESRI Consumer Sentiment Index climbed to 105.1 in July from 105.0 in June, its highest level since February last year, though well below the 15-year high of 108.6 posted in January 2016. (Reporting by Conor Humphries; Editing by Alison Williams)
Quenqua joins Particpant after serving as the head of publicity at The Weinstein Co.
Participant Media has hired Nicole Quenqua as the company's senior vp communications.
Quenqua, who previously worked as the head of publicity at The Weinstein Co., will be based out of Participant's L.A. office.
She will report to Christina Kounelias, executive vp worldwide marketing, and will lead and supervise entertainment publicity, events and corporate communications.
During her seven-year tenure at TWC, she spearheaded the campaigns for notable films including Lion, Silver Linings Playbook and Django Unchained.
“I am extremely excited to join a company whose mission and content invites audiences to actively participate in helping create a better world. I look forward to starting this new chapter in my life and career — relocating to sunny Southern California — and working with such a dedicated team of professionals,” said Quenqua of her new job and relocating from New York.
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The United States congratulated South Korea Monday ahead of an anniversary of the Asian ally's independence from Japanese colonial rule.Secretary of State Rex Tillerson issued a congratulatory message to mark Liberation Day, Aug. 15, the day Korea won independence from Japan's 1910-45 colonization."We reaffirm the ironclad alliance between the United States and the Republic of Korea and honor our strong and historic people-to-people ties," he said. "This holiday also marks the bond our nations share in our support for democratic values, as we stand together to advance peace and security."The US fought alongside South Korea during the 1950-53 Korean War."We look forward to the continued alliance between our nations as we move forward. I send our best wishes to the people of the Republic of Korea as you celebrate this occasion," Tillerson said.He also congratulated the Korean people on the election of President Moon Jae-in in May. (Yonhap)
Suter had an assist in Monday's game, but it wasn't enough in a 4-3 overtime loss to Los Angeles.
Suter seems to be back to his normal self after a four-game cold streak where he didn't record a point. He still hasn't scored a goal since Jan. 10, but with 43 assists on the year, his owners haven't minded much.
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Bruno Mars and the incredible Zendaya star in his music video for Versace On The Floor, and it is AH-Mazing!!!
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PARIS: A French woman who travelled three times to Syria in support of her extremist son was given a 10-year jail sentence on Friday (Oct 6) after being convicted of being part of a terrorist conspiracy.
Christine Riviere, 51, was sentenced for her "unfailing commitment" to extremism and for helping a number of young women travel to Syria as part of attempts to find a bride for her son, Tyler Vilus.
It was the maximum sentence possible.
Vilus travelled to Syria to fight alongside the Islamic State group.
Riviere, who has been nicknamed "Mama Jihad" in the French press, visited him three times in 2013 and 2014.
She told the court she feared he would not return home.
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She was arrested in July 2014 as she was preparing a fourth visit.
Vilus was arrested a year later in Turkey, from where he was extradited to France.
Kilauea has been erupting since 1983, destroying whole villages and creating new land. About 500 acres have been added to the island since the flow began.
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Catholic devotees attend Easter Sunday rites in the town of Novogrudok, 150 kilometers west of the capital Minsk, Belarus, on Sunday, April 16, 2017. Easter Sunday is celebrated to mark the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
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March 31 Faw Car Co Ltd
* Says it swings to net loss of 954.3 million yuan ($138.48 million) in 2016 versus net profit of 53.0 million yuan year ago
* Says it scraps D021 production project to avoid investment loss and optimize assets
* Says it plans engine projects with total investment of 357.7 million yuan
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Nicolas Ghesquière announced last week via Instagram that he was staying on as the Creative Director and head designer of Louis Vuitton. In the age of musical chairs for this position amongst fashion houses, Ghesquière’s fifth resort collection is undoubtedly his most sovereign and displays aspects of his personality with color, texture, and function. The fashion features over-the-knee sneaker boots that are perfect for walking through New York City or the streets of Paris. The clothing gives us a fresh take on workwear and mixes prints in a professional, yet cool manner. An undoubted nod to the 80s, get into the power shoulders and nod to streetwear. Click through our gallery to see all the looks modeled by Black women and dig deeper into all the style!
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1 Mainboard-listed Sunpower's Jiangsu Sunpower Technology unit has been awarded a contract worth 33.6 million yuan (S$6.9 million) from Qinghai Damei Coal Industry.
2 A unit of Frasers Centrepoint is partnering developer Citta Property Group and community housing provider Mission Australia Housing to develop a mixed tenure community in Sydney's Macquarie Park.
3 ST Engineering has completed its acquisition of 100 per cent of Aethon. Aethon is known for its smart mobile robot which helps automate intra-logistics in industrial, healthcare, hospitality and other spheres.
4 Bonvests Holdings bought back 110,500 of its shares at $1.3 apiece for a total sum of $144,096.
5 Spackman Entertainment bought back 449,100 of its shares at 10.5 cent each for a total outlay of $47,302.
UNM will be looking to avenge a January loss to the Spartans in California while also trying to start a new winning streak after beating Utah State at Dreamstyle Arena Wednesday.
After a strong start to the season in which they went 15-1, the Lobos (17-6, 5-5 MW) have lost some of their momentum in recent weeks. A win over SJSU would give them consecutive victories for the first time since early January.
March 19 (Reuters) - Albatron Technology Co Ltd :
* Says it plans to use undistributed profit to pay cash dividends of T$1 per share to shareholders for 2017
* To use undistributed profit to distribute stock dividend worth T$1.5 for every one share
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BERLIN, March 31 German unemployment fell by more than expected in March, data from the Federal Labour Office showed on Friday, signalling that the robust labour market will continue to be the foundation for growth in Europe's largest economy.
The seasonally adjusted jobless total fell by 30,000 to 2.556 million, the Labour Office said. That was more than the predicted fall of 10,000 in a Reuters poll.
The adjusted unemployment rate fell to 5.8 percent from 5.9 percent in February, reaching the lowest level since German reunification in 1990.
"The labour market remains favourable," Detlef Scheele, head of the Federal Labour Office, said in a statement. "The number of unemployed fell significantly with the onset of spring, and employment growth continues unabated."
For a table of figures, click on: (Writing by Joseph Nasr; Editing by Paul Carrel)
(WAND) - The Williamsville School District said students are being disciplined after multiple bomb threats were made.
This week, the district received two bomb threats, one at the elementary school and one at the high school.
The district is not releasing specific details about the students who were disciplined.
Deutsche Bank is looking at selling its small stake in Dubai-based Abraaj, the embattled private equity firm involved in a row over alleged misuse of investor money.
The potential sale, which the German bank has been considering for some time, has become more urgent since Abraaj, the Middle East and Africa’s biggest private equity fund, has been locked in a dispute with investors, said the sources.
Deutsche, which is undergoing a restructuring and said last week it plans to cut at least 7,000 jobs worldwide, has an 8.8 per cent stake in Abraaj Holdings, according to the bank’s latest annual report, Reuters reported.
Deutsche considers its share in Abraaj as a non-core asset.
As part of a global scaling back of its equities business, Germany’s largest lender has cut eight positions within its equities research team in Dubai as it moves to close the unit. The restructuring process added more urgency to the plan to get rid of its stake in Abraaj.
Kenyan military fighter jets have launched airstrikes against Al-Shabaab controlled villages in southern Somalia on Friday afternoon.
The attack happened near El Wak town in Gedo region, where Al Shabaab has bases used to plot attacks against Somali army and the African Union forces in the border areas.
The KDF jets fired several missiles at militant camps, but it was not possible to determine the number of casualties because of poor visibility.
Residents said the airstrike has inflicted casualties on a number of innocent civilians living the rural villages, where the Kenyan airforce warplanes have targeted.
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Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has confirmed that the club will appeal the red card handed to Cristiano Ronaldo in the first leg of the Spanish Super Cup against Barcelona at Camp Nou on
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Earlier this year, the UK rapper Giggs earned himself an international profile with a couple of memorable appearances on Drake’s More Life album. (He’s the guy who shouted “Batman! Da-na-na-na!” on “KMT.) Today, as The FADER points out, Giggs has come out with a new mixtape called Wamp 2 Dem. It features international guests like Jamaican reggae star Popcaan and American rappers 2 Chainz and Young Thug, as well as Giggs’ UK peers like D Double E. Giggs was never a grime guy, and the tape has the slow-creep sound of a form of UK rap that hasn’t gotten much attention on this side of the Atlantic. It’s a cool sound, one worth investigating. Stream the mixtape below.
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Ahead of MGM taking full control of premium channel Epix from Viacom (VIA, VIAB -0.1% ) and Lions Gate (LGF.A +0.8% , LGF.B +0.9% ), Epix has renewed its distribution deal with Frontier Communications (FTR +2.1% ).
The channel is "an important part of our offerings," says Frontier's Steve Ward.
But the deal is important to Epix, too: It's not carried by the top two MVPD distributors, Comcast and AT&T's DirecTV, meaning it makes up ground with carriage on other cable, satellite and IP video providers.
April 12 Sandmartin International Holdings Ltd
* Legal adviser has on 10 april 2017 received a summons under action number hcmp 284 of 2017 filed by plaintiffs against defendants
* Reference is made to announcements of company respectively dated 29 november 2016
* Pursuant to summons 1, plaintiff applies for an order that co to refrain from further pursuing open offer until it obtains necessary validation order
* Co's legal adviser has on 10 april received a summons under action number hcmp 284 of 2017 filed by plaintiffs against defendants Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (bangalore.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com)
The OPA releases its latest audit of last year's Festival of Pacific Arts.
According to the report $89,000 dollars in questioned costs were identified including the fact that $53,000 in FESTPAC related goods and services that were purchased didn't comply with local procurement laws and regulations. In one instance a $22 reimbursement for coconut oil was paid with food stamps, which is in violation of the U.S. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and is considered fraud. In total $8.5 million was received in cash, of which $8.1 million came from government appropriations and federal funds, $436,000 from donations, sponsorships, fundraising events and vendor fees.
You can read the audit in its entirety at opaguam.org.
LONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister Theresa May condemns racism and hatred, her spokesman said on Monday when asked about U.S. President Donald Trump's response to violence at a rally of white supremacists in Charlottesville, Virginia, which killed one woman.
On Saturday, a car plowed into a crowd of people protesting against the rally, killing one person and prompting criticism of Trump's response when he condemned violence on "many sides".
Asked whether Trump's response had been robust enough, May's spokesman told reporters: "What the President says is a matter for him. We are very clear ... We condemn racism, hatred and violence," he said. "We condemn the far right."
(Reporting by Kylie MacLellan, editing by Elizabeth Piper)
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Six girls who participated in the 2018 Miss Malawi Regional finals have made it to the finals following a competitive contest held at Victoria Gardens in Blantyre on Saturday night.
HAMBURG, N.Y. (WIVB) – Hamburg Police are attempting to locate a missing 16-year-old girl.
Cassidy Trawinski, 16, was last seen at 4462 Big Tree Road.
According to police, Cassidy left her house at about 3 p.m. Sunday and was on her way to the fair. Her father is not sure if she made it there.
Cassidy is described as 5’3″, 120 lbs.
Anyone with information is asked to call Hamburg Police at 648-5111 x0 or 911.
NORTH BAY – Seven different bicycles have been stolen from various locations in North Bay over the last week (May 23 to May 30).
Police say the average cost of each bicycle was $800 according to the owners, but one is valued at $4,000.
The bicycle, which was stolen from a residential property in the Cedar Heights Road and College Drive area some time between the late evening of May 27 and early morning of May 28 is a TREK Model 2012 Neko SL with electric assistance. It has a BionX electric assist motor, BionX 48V battery and controller.
North Bay police are reminding residents to protect their property and make it less attractive to thieves.
All The Pictures As Oscar Finally Arrives China To A Warm Reception
Former Chelsea midfielder Oscar has touched down to a warm welcome in China after making the £60m switch to Shanghai SIPG.
Oscar was greeted by hundreds of excited fans at Pudong airport on Monday as they were eager to catch their first glimpse of him
Oscar is set to earn £400,000 a week in Asia, and the 25-year-old was all smiles as he received flowers and met supporters at Shanghai’s Pudong Airport
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Heather Hall headed to Crockett County to lead the Lady Cavaliers
JACKSON, Tenn. — Union University’s Heather Hall will no longer be the head softball coach for the Lady Bulldogs. After 319 career wins, she’ll be headed to Crockett County High School.
Details surrounding her departure were not released. Hall said she was excited to lead the Cavaliers, she’s heard nothing but great things about the team and she will also get to spend more time with her kids, so it’s a win win for her.
Champagne has become the latest French wine growing region to feel the wrath of the heavens after freakishly violent hail storms wiped out the equivalent of eight million bottles of grapes and roughly €125 million (£110m) of fizz.
The extent of the damage emerged barely a week after hailstones “the size of pigeons’ eggs” devastated thousands of acres of prime vineyards in Bordeaux, prompting the French government to promise support for winegrowers, some of whom have lost their entire crop.
The northeastern Champagne region was struck by four particularly heavy hailstorms in late April and May just as the vines were beginning to flower. The latest struck on May 27, and more violent storms were forecast overnight.
"So far 1,800 hectares (4,500 acres) have been damaged of which 1,000 have been 100 percent destroyed, representing three percent of the total champagne-growing area," said the industry's Champagne Committee.
Play of the Week Nominees: October 6
WATCH THE NOMINEES FOR THE D.J. COLTER-KEN KRAFT HIGH SCHOOL PLAY OF THE WEEK
FARGO, N.D. — This week’s nominees for the D.J. Colter-Ken Kraft High School Play of the Week feature two plays from the gridiron.
Oak Grove’s Luke Bergstrom would not be denied as he hammers his way into the end zone to help his team get a win.
On defense, Moorhead’s Colton Krier picks off Willmar with a diving snag.
You can vote for the Play of the Week under the sports tab, and also on Twitter @KVRRSports, and make sure to follow @DJColterAgency.
Keeping in sync with today's observance of National Mustang Day, Ford Motor Co. has confirmed that it will include the Shelby GT350 and GT350R Mustangs as part of its 2018 model year lineup.
Start the conversation, or Read more at Los Angeles Times.
HOUSTON — The number of rigs exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. declined by four this week to 936.
That’s up from the 524 rigs that were active a year ago.
Houston oilfield services company Baker Hughes said Friday that 748 rigs sought oil and 187 explored for natural gas this week. One was listed as miscellaneous.
Among major oil- and gas-producing states, Oklahoma gained three rigs and Colorado added one.
Texas lost three rigs, Pennsylvania and Wyoming lost two each, and Louisiana shed one rig.
Alaska, Arkansas, California, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, Utah and West Virginia were unchanged.
The U.S. rig count peaked at 4,530 in 1981. It bottomed out in May of 2016 at 404.
A local grocery store needs your help finding a burglary suspect.
Chiquita Food Market on South Main Street in Rockford gave 13 WREX surveillance video of the burglary. The store says it happened at 4 a.m. Wednesday and it took about an hour for the man to break in to the machine. The suspect got away with $300.
A representative from Coca-Cola tells 13 WREX that this is the latest in a string of burglaries.
Anyone with information is asked to call Rockford Police.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky will play in the Bahamas for the first time since 2014 during an eight-day August trip featuring four games against professional teams.
The Wildcats will arrive Aug. 6 at Atlantis on Paradise Island to train before facing the Bahamas' national team and San Lorenzo de Almagra on Aug. 8-9 respectively. They will also play Mega Bemax and Team Toronto on Aug. 11-12. It will mark their first preseason foreign trip since going 5-1 in the islands before winning their first 38 games and reaching the Final Four.
Kentucky coach John Calipari is trying to fill his roster but said in a release Tuesday that taking another young squad to practice and play pro teams in the Bahamas "will give our guys an early idea of how hard this is going to be."
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Brazilian oil workers have walked off the job for 72-hours, just as a crippling nationwide truck drivers' strike is coming to an end.
Employees stopped work on Wednesday, despite the country's highest labour court declaring the strike illegal.
Al Jazeera's Daniel Schweimler reports from Sao Paulo, Brazil.
With his US visa status in limbo following a drunk driving conviction, Pittsburgh Pirates' infielder Kang Jung-ho continues to train on his own in South Korea while biding his time for legal proceedings to resume, sources said Monday. One source told Yonhap News Agency that Kang is trying to keep a low profile but has been "working hard" to stay in shape.
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A man takes a picture of a damaged building caused by an earthquake in the village of Vrissa on the northeastern Greek island of Lesbos, Tuesday, June 13, 2017. Authorities in Greece have declared a state of emergency on the island of Lesbos after an earthquake that hit the island on Monday, June 12 and left one woman dead and more than 800 people displaced.
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A 29-year-old man in Nkhatabay has been arrested for defiling a 6-year-old child.
Cecilia Mfune, a public relations officer at Nkhatabay Police has identified the suspect as Gift Mbale who comes from Mwaluweyu village in the area of Traditional Authority Mwelang`ombe in Karonga district.
According to Mfune, the victim’s parents had on that day left from their home to handle personal business.
Mbale who stays near the victim`s house took advantage of the situation and defiled the young girl at her house.
Upon coming back, the girl`s parents noticed that the child was having some difficulties in walking and she was quizzed until she revealed everything.
Mbale was later arrested after the girl`s parents reported the matter to police.
Medical results indicated that there had been a penetration in the girl`s privates.
The suspect will appear in court soon to answer the charges of defilement.
A Franklin Lakes police car. (Photo: Chris Pedota/NorthJersey.com)
JUNE 11
11:36 a.m. — As a result of a motor vehicle stop on Rte. 287, Abdullah Elailla, 19, of Hawthorne, was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana and throwing debris from motor vehicle. P.O. Brian Porter and P.O. Francis O’Brien investigated.
JUNE 13
11:10 a.m. – As a result of a motor vehicle stop on Rte. 202, Francis Taormina, 34, of Ramsey, was arrested on an outstanding warrant emanating out of the Carteret Municipal Court. Taormina was also cited for speeding, display of unclear license plates and driving with a suspended license. P.O. Michael Pellegrino investigated.
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A man on parole from the Illinois Department of Corrections escaped custody Tuesday morning during a parole check in the South Chicago neighborhood.
A corrections officer was checking in on the parolee, who escaped after one hand had been cuffed, according to police.
Chicago police got a call just before 10:40 a.m. to assist the Department of Corrections in looking for a 29-year-old man near the 2700 block of East 81st Street, said Officer Jennifer Bryk, a Chicago police spokeswoman.
The man fled on foot, Bryk said.
IDOC is investigating “an incident” in Chicago involving one parolee, department spokeswoman Lindsey Hess said in an email. She said further details were not available.
Check back for updates.
Chicago Tribune’s Peter Nickeas contributed.
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Florists in Fayetteville worked overtime for St. Valentine's Day, and many of those flowers were meant for military wives.Check out Morgan Norwood's video report for much more on Valentine's Day in the Fort Bragg area.
City mayor in Azerbaijan shot and wounded
BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — The mayor of Azerbaijan's second-largest city has been shot and wounded in an attack that also wounded his bodyguard.
The Interior Ministry said Elmar Veliyev, the mayor of Ganja, was attacked outside his office late Tuesday. It said in Wednesday's statement that the gunman was arrested by police. His motives weren't immediately clear.
Veliyev and his bodyguard have been hospitalized with gunshot wounds and are in stable condition.
Authorities said that President Ilham Aliyev has taken personal control of the investigation.
Ganja, a city of 330,000, is located in western Azerbaijan.
Le Creuset has recently announced its eagerly anticipated new colour for 2018: Blueberry! Blueberry is a contemporary blue hue tinged with a shade of deep indigo to create a lovely depth and dimension. The rich shade is at once striking yet soothing, timeless and chic.
Le Creuset has been a trailblazer in coloured enamelled cookware for over a century, creating cookware that lasts a lifetime. Included in the colour scheme is cookware, bakeware, tableware and accessories.
Prices range from $20 to $825, and items are available at Le Creuset boutiques across the country, as well as in select fine kitchen stores.
Businesses right around the county – no matter how big or small – are being encouraged to enter and are being reminded that they don’t have to be a member of the Chamber of Commerce to take part.
The awards aim to celebrate and reward businesses from start-up level to multi-nationals across the county of Tipperary for their hard work, innovation & dedication to the community & local economy.
Dave Shanahan, CEO of Tipperary Chamber of Commerce, explains the benefits of taking part.
The event gets underway at 6:30 this evening at the Thurles Chamber Enterprise Centre.
The Cheyenne-Arapaho Old Settlers Reunion board has been busy preparing activities to entertain the many people who will be in Cheyenne the week of April 17-22, 2017. This year’s reunion marks the 125th Anniversary of the Cheyenne-Arapaho Land Run.
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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) - The University of Illinois Library now has 14 million books.
The state's flagship university chose a volume by Frederick E. Hoxie to be the landmark 14 millionth. The professor emeritus of history and American Indian studies is author of "The University of Illinois: Engine of Innovation ." It's a collection of essays on the U. of I.'s top accomplishments and is one of the projects commemorating the university's 150th anniversary .
Scott Koeneman is assistant dean of libraries for advancement. He says the school typically seeks a donor to buy a rare, expensive book for a millionth volume. The 150th birthday prompted officials to choose Hoxie's for this milestone.
Hoxie's work will be recognized with the library's other millionth volumes in a permanent display on the first floor of the main library.
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At 10:10 fire crews arrived on scene to a fire involving two trailor tractor cabs. The Missoula City Fire Department were the first to arrived followed by the Missoula County Airport Authorities and Missoula Rual Fire District.
The tanks were not involved in the fire and they were empty at the time the fire began. Missoula Rual Fire District's Acting Battalion Chief Damon Almond said "Because there was no fuel the fire didn't get any bigger... the fire and heat was close enough to light the materials on fire if it was full." A foam truck, supplied by the Missoula County Airport Authority was used in order to extinguish a large part of the fire.
At this time the cause of the fire is unknown and it is currently being investigated.
14-year-old Jane Finley from Bay Village was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and has been battling the disease with treatments at the Cleveland Clinic.
She had the opportunity to have a wish granted by Make-A-Wish, a foundation that “grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.”
Her wish? Go to the Grammys.
Wish = granted!
We had the opportunity to talk to her this morning on The Jeremiah & Jeff Show about her diagnosis and about her once-in-a-lifetime opportunity:
She was on the red carpet and took lots of pictures! Take a look at some from her Twitter:
just a few people along with 50 other people pic.twitter.com/y3DkKmnHSs — Jane Finley (@janemariefinley) February 13, 2017
here's some more for your viewing pleasure pic.twitter.com/dCP2ahgklu — Jane Finley (@janemariefinley) February 13, 2017
Aly is SUPER jealous of THIS one:
For more pictures and videos, visit her Twitter page!
Oak Creek Intermediate School eighth grade teacher Erik Peterson congratulates Kyler Schaeffer during the June 6 promotion ceremony at the school after his name was announced by Principal Brad Barcus. Brian Wilkinson Sierra Star
A concealed carry holder who was being robbed in the Loop on Wednesday afternoon fired his gun as he was being robbed, Chicago police said.
The man was sitting in traffic in the first block of East Wacker Drive, near State Street, around 3 p.m., when a male attacker distracted him and another male snatched belongings from his vehicle, police said.
The victim, who has a concealed carry permit, fired his gun and the robbers fled the scene.
Police say no injuries were reported.
The robbery remained under investigation and the victim was cooperating with police. As of Wednesday evening, no one was in custody.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Trisura Group Ltd:
* TRISURA GROUP ANNOUNCES SHAREHOLDER APPROVAL AND EFFECTIVE DATE OF SHARE CONSOLIDATION AND SHARE SPLIT Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
BEIJING, March 19 (Reuters) - Alibaba Group Holding Ltd said it will invest an additional $2 billion in Southeast Asian e-commerce firm Lazada Group as part of the Chinese firm’s push into new markets.
Following the investment, Lucy Peng, who currently serves as Lazada Group chairwoman, will take over the role of chief executive officer, replacing founder Max Bittner, who will become a senior advisor to Alibaba.
Alibaba has previously invested $2 billion in the Singapore-based firm, bringing its total investment to $4 billion. (Reporting by Cate Cadell Editing by Stephen Coates)
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Police have arrested a man in connection with a reported theft at a Newtown Township food market last summer.
On Aug. 16, 2017, Newtown Township police say Samuel Tyreas Thomas Jr., of Bensalem, was involved in a theft of $190 worth of over-the-counter allergy medication at McCaffrey’s Food Market.
In August, police issued an arrest warrant for Thomas Jr. on charges of criminal conspiracy to commit retail theft and receiving stolen property.
Thomas Jr. was arrested on March 13 on unrelated charges in Delaware County. He remains held at the Bucks County Correctional Facility where he’s waiting for a preliminary hearing.
It was initially reported two men in their mid-20s entered McCaffrey’s Food Market and committed the theft.
To date, Thomas Jr. was the only suspect arrested in this case.
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is pushing back on claims that President Donald Trump’s travel ban is soon set to expire.
The White House released a memorandum Wednesday declaring that the effective date of the president’s executive order banning travelers from six Muslim-majority countries “is delayed or tolled” until all relevant court injunctions “are lifted or stayed.”
Some critics of the travel ban have said that the policy’s 90-day halt to visitors from Iran, Yemen, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Libya is due to expire in mid-June, even though the ban itself has never taken effect.
The memorandum instructs the secretary of state, the attorney general, the secretary of homeland security, and the director of national intelligence to implement the ban 72 hours after all applicable court injunctions are lifted or stayed.
Nigerians are known to hardly forget issues pertaining to the past and they've proved it again, as they mercilessly trolled popular OAP , Toke Makinwa, on twitter.
The media personality received unexpected negative reactions after she shared a photo of power couple, Jay Z and Beyonce from the 60th Annual Grammy Awards. They had recalled the negative reports about her and the book she wrote about her failed marriage
She wrote: 'This picture is so beautiful it spells power, some day, one day let's come up with our own. #thiscouldbeus'.
Also, recall that Toke had on March 9, 2016, asked the court to dissolve her marriage to Maje Ayida on the grounds that the husband committed adultery.
March 31 Rapier Gold Inc
* Rapier Gold announces results of shareholder meeting, election of new board
* Rapier Gold Inc - David Lotan was appointed as interim chief executive officer of company, replacing Roger Walsh
* Rapier Gold- new board consists entirely of directors nominated by Delbrook Capital Advisors Inc,which holds about 17% of co's outstanding common share
* Rapier Gold-board intends to conduct review of co,determine what changes,if any,would be desirable in light of "such review and existing circumstances" Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is using its official Twitter handle to target Democratic lawmakers who have criticized President Donald Trump's immigration policies, drawing complaints that government resources are being used to undercut potential 2020 presidential rivals.
The White House Twitter handle, which has more than 17.3 million followers, falsely accused California Sen. Kamala Harris on Monday of "supporting the animals of MS-13," a violent gang that the president has sought to eradicate.
In a separate tweet, the White House account erroneously asserted Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren was "supporting criminals moving weapons, drugs, and victims" across the border. Warren has called for the swift reunification of immigrant children and parents separated at the border.
In response, Harris pointed to her work as a prosecutor who "went after gangs and transnational criminal organizations."
MARBELLA, Spain — Spain led Britain 2-1 in the Davis Cup World Group after Pablo Carreno-Busta and Feliciano Lopez beat Dominic Inglot and Jamie Murray 6-4, 6-4, 7-6 (4) in doubles on Saturday.
The Spanish pair forced 35 errors to win the match in just under 2 1/2 hours on the outdoor clay at Club de Tenis Puente Romano.
The teams, missing respective stars Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray, split Friday’s singles.
NEW PICTURE: Here's a more recent photograph of Steven Wiggins, from a 2017 arrest in Williamson County. pic.twitter.com/qDSMgKBNMN — TBI (@TBInvestigation) May 30, 2018
Tennessee authorities say a sheriff's deputy has been fatally shot and a suspect believed to be "armed and dangerous" is still at large.A Tennessee Highway Patrol spokesman told news outlets the suspect was involved in an altercation with the Dickson County deputy early Wednesday after a vehicle was reported stolen.A police source told WKRN-TV that the deputy tried to stop a driver with an expired tag around 7 a.m.. A short chase took place and then shots were exchanged.The Humphreys County Sheriff's Office identified the suspect as Steven Wiggins, who is described as a white male with balding brown hair.
LAS VEGAS (AP) – Cliven Bundy and some of his co-conspirators want next week’s trial stemming from an armed standoff at Bundy’s Nevada ranch to be moved from Las Vegas to Reno.
Lawyers for Bundy, his son, Ammon, and others filed motions in federal court this week arguing they can’t get a fair trial in the aftermath of the mass killing in Las Vegas.
Jury selection is scheduled to begin Tuesday on multiple charges accusing Cliven Bundy, his two sons and four others of enlisting a self-styled militia to prevent federal agents from removing Bundy’s cattle from federal land.
Ammon Bundy’s lawyer said in the newest filing Friday if the case cannot be moved, it should be postponed.
A lawyer for another defendant, Pete Santilli of Cincinnati, says they’re trying to negotiate a deal where he’d plead guilty to a single felony count.
March 28 Gentrack Group Ltd:
* Asx alert-gentrack acquires junifer systems-gtk.nz
* Deal for an enterprise value of NZ$74.6m
* Entered into an unconditional agreement to acquire uk based junifer systems limited
* Acquisition would be approximately 10% earnings per share accretive
* Junifer is forecast to achieve revenue of £10.8m and ebitda of £4.2m in 2017 calendar year
* Gentrack has arranged a revolving debt facility of NZ$42.5m through asb bank Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
“This just goes to show that none of you learned the most basic lesson in medicine, medicine 101, that you should have learned in your first week: don’t trust your patients,” Dr. Strampel is quoted saying. “Patients lie to get doctors in trouble. And we’re seeing that right now in the news with this Nassar stuff. I don’t think any of these women were actually assaulted by Larry, but Larry didn’t learn that lesson and didn’t have a chaperone in the room, so now they see an opening and they can take advantage of him.”
According to the written account, he added: “As soon as I found out I had to fire his ass. I didn’t want to, but what am I supposed to do?”
SPRING, Texas — A suspect is out on bond Monday after officers found narcotics, a loaded firearm and a large sum of cash inside his vehicle over the weekend in the Spring area, according to the Harris County Pct. 4 Constable’s Office.
Aaron Perez is charged with possession of a controlled substance.
On Sunday, constable deputies responded to reports of a suspicious vehicle near the 2330 block of Whispering Willow Drive. Investigators quickly found the car and identified Perez as the driver.
Marijuana, hydrocodone and THC oil were among the illegal substances confiscated from the suspect’s vehicle, according to the constable’s office.
Perez was taken to the Harris County Jail, where he has since been released on a $10,000 bond.
× DNR: Alcohol may have been factor in serious ATV crash in Brown County
NINEVEH, Ind. – A man was critically injured after an ATV crash in Brown County Sunday afternoon.
According to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, first responders were dispatched around 4 p.m. to the 8700 block of Nineveh Road.
Witnesses told investigators they saw an ATV traveling down the road before losing control, veering off the road and striking a barn structure.
The driver, identified as Christopher Oder, 38, was airlifted to IU Health Methodist Hospital in critical condition after suffering head trauma.
Indiana Conservation Officers said alcohol is believed to have played a role in the crash. Officers said Oder was not wearing protective gear at the time of the accident, which remains under investigation.
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Irving (quad) will remain out for Sunday's game against Portland, Blazers digital reporter Casey Holdahl reports.
Irving will miss a third straight game as he continues to battle what's apparently a fairly severe quad bruise. With Marcus Smart (hand) and Shane Larkin (knee) also out, expect Terry Rozier to make another start and see increased minutes. Irving's next chance to play will come Tuesday in Toronto.
Saudi Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman attends a graduation ceremony and air show marking the 50th anniversary of the founding of King Faisal Air College in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, January 25, 2017. REUTERS/Faisal Al Nasser
RIYADH Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, its top sovereign wealth fund, will make half of its investments in the domestic economy, Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said on Tuesday.
In a nationally televised interview discussing the government's economic policies, Prince Mohammed also said authorities would announce a housing program in the third quarter of this year.
The government will provide over 1 million housing units through soft loans or the Saudi Real Estate Development Fund, he said without giving a time frame.
Prince Mohammed said the government was committed to providing medical treatment to its citizens but would not necessarily manage hospitals.
(Reporting by Riyadh team; Writing by Andrew Torchia)
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The Exchange Club of Tuscaloosa held their 11th annual Great Tuscaloosa Chili Cook-off this past Saturday afternoon at the Bryant Conference Center.
Thirty-plus teams participated in the chili cook-off to see who could make the best chili. Teams were competing for trophies and cash prizes.
“It took us about an hour to prep everything and our theme is basically because we go camping a lot. So we thought it would be good to do a campfire theme,” chili cook-off finalist Zeine Zeze said.
The funds raised at the cook-off go to the Exchange’s Club work in youth development, community service, and child abuse prevention.
“I think the main thing is just knowing that we are supporting the exchange club and their programs, their service to the community.” chili cook-off finalist Joe Botler said.
Winners of this year’s cook-off include:
Ontario Provincial Police officers have charged a truck driver after the vehicle he was driving crashed through a barrier and fell to the bottom of an embankment early Wednesday morning.
Police said the tractor-trailer was eastbound on Forest Lea Road, half way between Pembroke and Petawawa, when it left the roadway. The vehicle, which was transporting paint, sustained heavy damages. It also lost much of its load, leaking paint all over the area where it came to a rest.
The driver of the transport was taken to hospital with minor injuries. He has been identified by police as 40-year-old Tim Alexander of Dollard-des-Ormeaux, Quebec. Police have charged him with careless driving as a result of the crash.
AMARILLO, Texas (AP) — Officials in Texas say four children have died from gas poisoning believed to have been caused by a pesticide sprayed under their Amarillo home.
Amarillo Fire Department officials say other people who were in the home are “not out of the woods” yet.
Fire officials say a chemical reaction occurred when one person tried to wash off a pesticide that had been sprayed under the house. Poisonous Phosphine gas was released.
Capt. Larry Davis said in a statement Monday that crews responded to a medical call at the home about 5 a.m. One child died at the scene and three others died at a hospital. Officials didn’t release any identifying information, including the children’s ages.
Other family members and first responders are being treated.
× Police investigating fatal crash on Clemmonsville Road in Winston-Salem
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Police are investigating a fatal crash on Clemmonsville Road in Winston-Salem Tuesday morning, according to Winston-Salem police.
The two-vehicle crash closed the road between Interstate 40 and Old Lexington Road. Two people are dead and multiple other people, including children, were injured.
The extent of those injuries is unknown.
March 19 (Reuters) - Sorrento Therapeutics Inc:
* SORRENTO THERAPEUTICS WELCOMES JIONG SHAO AS CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND REAFFIRMS INTENT TO SEEK NASDAQ/HKSE DUAL LISTING IN 2018
* SORRENTO THERAPEUTICS INC - APPOINTED MR JIONG SHAO AS EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reuters.Brief@thomsonreuters.com)
Virat Kohli after winning the Test match series against Sri Lanka said Kuldeep Yadav needs to keep working hard and that he believed him and had faith in him.
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — A man who frequently checked a teenager out of school without her parents' knowledge and fled to Mexico with her will soon be in the custody of Pennsylvania authorities.
Federal agents and Mexican authorities found 45-year-old Kevin Esterly and 16-year-old Amy Yu in Playa del Carmen on Saturday and flew them to Miami. The Miami-Dade State Attorney's office says an extradition hearing was held Monday for Esterly, and he will be returned to Pennsylvania in the next two weeks.
The girl arrived Sunday in Philadelphia and was taken home to Allentown, 60 miles (97 kilometres ) away.
April 20 Goldcorp Inc :
* Goldcorp commences supported take-over bid for Exeter
* Total consideration being offered for all of issued and outstanding shares of Exeter is approximately $247 million
* Has formally commenced an offer supported by board of directors of Exeter to acquire all of issued and outstanding shares of Exeter
* Offer will be open for acceptance until 5:00 p.m. EDT on may 26, 2017
* Board of Exeter, on unanimous recommendation of its special committee, has unanimously approved Goldcorp's acquisition of Exeter
* Board of directors of Exeter has unanimously recommended that Exeter shareholders tender their shares to offer
* All of directors and officers of Exeter, representing about 11 pct of Exeter's outstanding shares, have agreed to tender their shares to offer Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
UPDATE 2-UK Stocks-Factors to watch on Feb 15
Feb 15 Britain's FTSE 100 index is seen opening up 26 points at 7294 on Wednesday, according to financial bookmakers, with futures up 0.35 percent ahead of the cash market open.
Re: Coming out hasn’t come as far as we think, Teitel, Aug. 11
Coming out hasn’t come as far as we think, Teitel, Aug. 11
As a senior gay man, I was delighted to read Emma Teitel’s column on coming out. As open and accepting as Canada has become, coming out remains an event fraught with fear and anxiety for many.
Apart from blatant homophobia that continues to exist, even in Toronto, I believe an important psychological dynamic is internalized homophobia. I grew up getting a very clear message at home, at school, in my place of worship, in the media and from my doctors that being gay was aberrant and, in some unexplained way, dirty and evil.
Those messages must have been imprinted on my psychological makeup. But at the same time, I was totally powerless over my choice of sexual preference. I’m not a therapist but what a horrible dilemma that was for me.
West Virginia University President, E. Gordon Gee, stopped by the Ohio Valley. President Gee is currently visiting the Mountain State's 55 counties to look at opportunities for local education to impact local industry.
And Wednesday he stopped by Eagle Manufacturing in Wellsburg, a company President Gee believes is a great example of synching knowledge with hard work.
"The fact that education provides the training for the people who will then create the jobs, and manufacturing creates the jobs for the people that we're training. It's a wonderful symbiotic relationship," said Gee.
President Gee says the University is currently working to make sure manufacturing continues to grow in the Mountain State. And the University hopes to do so by supplying interns, students, engineers and others with the correct training they need.
Miami-Dade law enforcement officials answer questions about search and rescue after the pedestrian bridge collapsed at Florida International University.
Australia's John Millman is through to the second round of the Hungarian Open in Budapest.
The 28-year-old Queenslander, who is ranked 94 in the world, was pushed all the way before overcoming Moldova's Radu Albot in straight sets, winning 6-4 7-5.
Millman will now meet French top seed and world No.14 Lucas Pouille for a place in the third round.
Slovenia's world No.57 Aljaz Bedene defeated Marius Copil 6-7 (7-3) 7-5 6-3 to set up a second round encounter against the winner of Matteo Berrettini or Attila Balazs.
Italy's Marco Cecchinato saw off Mirza Basic 6-3 6-4 and will now take on second seed Damir Dzumhur for a place in the third round.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Universal Display Corp:
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While Justin Timberlake and Anna Kendrick may have made trolls like fun and frolicsome folk that can't stop the music, it turns out the trolls that live under the Internet aren't such a feel-good time.
Getting her acting start at age seven, Fuller House star Candace Cameron-Bure is no stranger to the downside of being in the spotlight, which is why she had the most perfect clapback to a body-shaming troll recently.
Last week, the 42-year-old posted an Instagram photo of herself and her 18-year-old son Lev Bure out to dinner at Nobu. It was simple, sweet and needed no negative comments, but a nasty comment is what it got.
According to a screenshot that Cosmo caught, a rather uninformed commenter, @grettavontrappandspanky, wrote, "All that exersizing [sic], and you still look like you weigh more than your husband, did you change your diet?"
As previously mentioned, Lev is her son not her husband—you could maybe tell that fact because they basically have the same face.
COLUMBIANA COUNTY, Ohio (WKBN) – The Ohio Department of Health is helping a local coroner’s office cover pricey lab tests.
It’s all because of the state’s drug epidemic.
The Columbiana County Coroner’s Office received over $5,000 from the state. It will go toward toxicology tests that have been ordered for suspected overdoses.
There were a record 40 overdose deaths in Columbiana County in 2017.
Disused guest rooms in a former Desborough pub could be converted into flats.
The former main pub area in The Kings Arms in High Street is now a Costa Coffee, but there are other old rooms in the building as well.
The listed building is believed to date back to the 1700s but it had fallen into a state of disrepair, frequently suffering vandalism and break-ins.
Applicant Satellite Ltd says it requires consent for four flats to allow its future to be safeguarded.
A planning statement said: “Our view is that any merit of the listed building is lost in its current state.
“The proposals offer a much more beneficial solution while also providing much-needed residential accommodation.
“We firmly believe the building is of inherent architectural merit and believe the optimum way of showcasing this is to bring it back into use, while at the same time removing the unsightly add-ons to the building.
“This application would achieve both those objectives.”
A decision could be made by November 15.
Snøhetta, The Times Square Alliance, Councilmembers Daniel Garodnick and Corey Johnson, the NYC Department of Transportation, and the Department of Design and Construction will host a press conference to celebrate the grand opening of the Times Square pedestrian plazas with the announcement of new and enhanced programming for the spaces.
Snøhetta‘s design of the Reconstruction adds 110,000-square-feet of new pedestrian space to Times Square, transforming the area from one of New York’s most notoriously congested spaces into a radically open civic square.
New York lawmakers will return to Albany this week to begin their work for 2017, with a full slate os issues on the table.
This year's agenda includes proposals to modernize state voting rules, address government corruption and permit Uber and Lyft to expand upstate.
Democrats say they will also look for ways to stand up to Republican President-elect Donald Trump if he moves to restrict abortion rights, deport immigrants or roll back efforts to address climate change.
Other prominent proposals include legislation to allow the terminally ill to request life-ending medication from a physician and a bill to end the state's practice of prosecuting 16- and 17-year-olds as adults.
The six-month legislative session gets underway Wednesday. Lawmakers expect to adjourn in June.
WASHINGTON, March 30 For the second time on Thursday, Vice President Mike Pence took the rare step of breaking a tie in the U.S. Senate, as he cast the deciding vote in rolling back protections for federal funds for family planning and reproductive health.
In a 51-50 vote, senators approved killing a rule intended to keep federal grants flowing to clinics that provide contraception and other services in states that want to block the funding. In recent years states such as Texas have kept some healthcare providers from receiving the grants, as part of the country's longstanding fight over abortion.
Earlier in the day, Pence was called upon to end the deadlock over advancing the resolution to a final vote. (Reporting by Lisa Lambert; Editing by Matthew Lewis)
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FOREST CITY — The Forest City School board has accepted the resignation of an elementary school teacher placed on administrative leave following racial comments about high school basketball players aired in an online broadcast.
The board unanimously approved Friday the agreement with third-grade teacher Holly Jane Kusserow-Smidt, who will receive her full contracted salary for this school year.
Kusserow-Smidt was working as a radio producer for station KIOW on November 28 when she was heard laughing and agreeing with announcer Orin Harris, who referred to Eagle Grove boys he believed to be Hispanic because of their names as “foreigners” and saying they should “go back where they came from.”
Both Harris and Kusserow-Smidt were fired from the station.
In her resignation letter, Kusserow-Smidt apologized to board members, administrators and students and the communities of Forest City and Eagle Grove.
Republican strategist Alice Stewart (@alicetweet) and Democratic strategist Karine Jean-Pierre (@K_JeanPierre) join Here & Now's Jeremy Hobson and Robin Young to discuss the political fallout from ABC's decision to cancel Trump supporter Roseanne Barr's show, as well as Trump's accusation that FBI special counsel Robert Mueller's team is "meddling" in the election on behalf of Democrats.
A Moreno Valley man who died Monday morning after his car collided with a large truck at a Fontana intersection has been identified.
The driver of a gray 2005 Acura, Robert A. Winstead, 25, was traveling north on Sierra Avenue shortly after 5 a.m. when the car crashed into the back of a truck in the northbound lanes, waiting to make a turn at Slover Avenue, according to the San Bernardino County Coroner and Fontana police.
Winstead was taken to Kaiser hospital where he died at 6:36 a.m., according to coroner officials. The crash is being investigated by Fontana police.
A woman who was a passenger in the Acura was not injured.
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US top news network CNN has released the full video between veteran broadcaster Christiane Amanpour and Ghanaian socialite Moesha Bodoung.
Amanpour in the series dubbed: “Sex & Love Around the World” also interviewed renowned man of God Duncan Williams and broadcaster Akumaa Mama Zimbi and others from different walks of life.
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Feb 14 Treasury Wine Estates Ltd:
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* TWE CEO to co-locate temporarily between Australia and United States
* Chief Executive Officer, Michael Clarke, will be temporarily co-located between Australia and Napa Valley in United States
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LARAMIE — The search has ceased for a mountain lion that had been spotted earlier today a popular city park in Laramie.
According to the Laramie Police Department, a mountain lion was seen around 2:15 pm. The lion was sighted in the area of 9th and Harney, crossing LaBonte Park.
Law enforcement officers from the Albany County Sheriff’s Office, the Laramie Police Department and the Game and Fish tried to locate the animal. The search was called off around 4 pm since another sighting was not reported.
The Laramie Police Department urged residents to stay out of the area and asked to keep children and small pets indoors while the search was under way. Now, residents are asked to use caution and to report any other sightings.
Former Phoenix Suns players in NBA playoffs The Phoenix Suns may not be in the NBA playoffs, but several of the team's former players are. Check out this story on azcentral.com: http://azc.cc/2puavOd Suns coach Earl Watson takes questions from the press at an end-of-season gathering at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Wednesday, April 12, 2017.
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When I was a kid with the original Nintendo Entertainment System, I of course played Duck Hunt. Fast forward 25 years and I did so in virtual reality, live on stage at E3 in front of the entire internet with Duck Season -- a tribute to the classic NES title. What was my high score? And, more importantly, how often did I shoot my hunting companion, an anthropomorphic dog that looks ripped straight out of Five Nights at Freddy's? You'll have to watch the above video to find out.
The RBA will release the minutes from its March 6 monetary policy meeting at 0030 GMT. At the meeting, the central bank maintained its benchmark cash rate at the record low 1.50 percent. The Australian Dollar posted a small gain against the U.S. Dollar as …
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April 5 Solekia Ltd :
* Says Sasaki Beji failed to buy shares of Solekia at 4,500 yen per share via takeover bid
* Says previous plan was disclosed on March 31
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Australia has exchanged barbs with New Zealand over the imprisonment of a minor in adult immigration detention in Melbourne.
New Zealand’s Acting Prime Minister Winston Peters said the Australian government was in breach of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child by detaining the 17-year-old New Zealand citizen in the Melbourne Immigration Transit Centre in Broadmeadows since March.
Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton fired back, saying: "If New Zealand want him back, then he's welcome to get on the first flight out.”
New Zealand’s acting prime minister Winston Peters says the Australian government is in breach of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. Photo: AP
Mr Peters, NZ’s foreign minister who is standing in while Jacinda Ardern is on maternity leave, said he had raised the issue with the Australian government.
“This person is regarded as a child or a minor, and I’m just reminding the Australians – you’re a signatory, live up to it,” Mr Peters told reporters on Tuesday.
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The MOViN 92.5 Street Team took the Party Ride down to the Plateau Shell Market in Sammamish and met some great fans! While the Shell also has a Mercury Coffee drive-thru, we gave out free mugs and thermoses to anyone who spun the Prize Wheel! Thanks to everyone who stopped by our tent, and if you took a photo you can find it here.
NEW YORK (AP) - Celebrity attorney Lisa Bloom has built a career defending victims of sexual harassment and assault. Now she says she's trying to "make a difference here on the other side" by defending movie mogul Harvey Weinstein.
In an interview with The Associated Press on Friday, Bloom both defended Weinstein and acknowledged he'd been "stupid." She saluted the women who have come forward to allege wrongdoing but said many allegations were overblown and consisted of Weinstein telling a woman she "looked cute without my glasses."
Bloom has long represented women in high-profile sexual harassment cases, including alleged victims of former Fox News host Bill O'Reilly and model Janice Dickinson in her case against Bill Cosby.
Cristiano Ronaldo has been suspended for five games after he was sent off in Real Madrid’s 3-1 win against Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup first leg on Sunday.
He was given a one-match ban for being shown two yellow cards and a further four for pushing the referee in the back after he had been sent off.
The bookings at the Nou Camp were for taking off his shirt to celebrate his goal to make it 2-1 and for a dive.
He will miss Wednesday’s second leg but has 10 days to appeal.
The Portugal international will be able to play in the Champions League but will not return to domestic action until 20 September against Real Betis.
"God created music for everyone to enjoy so we cannot limit ourselves by people's fears and insecurities," Wonder said, when asked by TMZ about Mars' use of African American styles in his music even though he's not black.
"He's a great talent so the other stuff is just bull-," asserted Stevie. "He was inspired by great musicians and great artists and songwriters, so that's good. God created music for everybody." Read more here.
The Young Women’s League—YWL of New Canaan is bringing the spirit of Kentucky to Connecticut and celebrating the 144th Run for the Roses on May 4 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Darien Community Association, 274 Middlesex Road, Darien.
The event will benefit the Bridgeport Rescue Mission, which fights poverty by providing shelter, food, clothing and addiction recovery programs, and the YWL Giving Fund.
There will be Southern-inspired food, lawn games, a bourbon bar, Derby attire, auction items, and a viewing of the race. Tickets may be purchased at www.ywlnewcanaan.org.
The box truck that overturned on the southbound Traffic Way off-ramp in Atascadero early on Friday, February 2, 2017. Atascadero Professional Firefighters Local 3600
LONDON, Feb 2 (Reuters) - AstraZeneca expects to increase drug sales at a low single-digit percentage rate this year as new medicines win market share and the company puts patent losses behind it, although the need to invest in launches will weigh on profit.
Product sales fell 5 percent in 2017, the company said on Friday.
Fourth-quarter profits were boosted by one-off tax gains with core earnings per share (EPS), which exclude some items, up 7 percent to $1.30 cents on revenue of $5.78 billion.
Analysts, on average, had forecast earnings of 84 cents on revenue of $5.46 billion, Thomson Reuters data showed.
For 2018, AstraZeneca expects core EPS of $3.30 to $3.50. (Reporting by Ben Hirschler; editing by Jason Neely)
A Shoutout for Two Key Things Harold Brown Did as Defense Secretary Under Carter
Harold Brown doesn’t get talked about much nowadays, but he did two crucial things in his tenure as defense secretary, from 1977 to 1981.
First, he helped keep the all-volunteer Force alive, when some were calling it a failure and saying the draft should be resumed.
Second, and even more importantly, he embraced the digital revolution then emerging in Silicon Valley. It was no accident that both he and his brilliant acquisition chief, William Perry (yes, who himself became defense secretary in 1994) both came to Washington from jobs in California. As I wrote in the December issue of Proceedings, “The computer revolution they emphasized changed everything from how targets would be hit (with precision weapons) to how U.S. aircraft would avoid being hit (stealth technology meant making some U.S. jets almost invisible to radar.”
RALEIGH, N.C. — Dozens of insurance companies say they're not obligated to help pay for Duke Energy Corp.'s multi-billion dollar coal ash cleanup. They say the nation's largest electric company long knew about but did nothing to reduce the threat of potentially toxic pollutants.
The claim is in a filing by lawyers for nearly 30 international and domestic insurance companies Duke Energy sued in March. The Charlotte-based company wants to force insurance payments to cover part of the utility's coal ash cleanup in the Carolinas.
The insurers say they're not paying because Duke Energy stored its coal ash in unlined pits as part of its normal business practices. Insurance company lawyers say no distinct pollution events triggered coverage.
Coal ash contains arsenic, mercury and other elements that may be hazardous in sufficient concentrations.
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Although it wasn't quite Arctic conditions on Sunday at bay area beaches, about 30 participants in the Undertow Beach Bar's annual "Polar Plunge" still braved the chilly — at least for Florida — 69-degree gulf waters. See the splashdown at tampabay.com/video.
St. George, Utah-based Wilson Electronics announced the launch of the Drive 4G-X RV in its weBoost line, representing the brand's most powerful in-vehicle cell phone signal booster with up to 32 times stronger cell signal. According to a release, RV owners will now be able to experience "exceptional call quality, faster data uploads and downloads, and fewer lost connections and dead zones when on the road or off."
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Japan has offered to send patrol ships to deal with a growing piracy threat in the southern Philippine waters bordering Indonesia and Malaysia, a senior Philippine defence official said on Tuesday. President Rodrigo Duterte joins Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe as he interacts with the pupils waving the Japan and Philippine flags before entering the Malacanang presidential palace in metro Manila, Philippines January 12, 2017.
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Ten people have been arrested as part of an investigation into a suspected £35m tax fraud.
Customs officers raided twelve businesses and three residential addresses in Bristol, Berkshire and Bournemouth, seizing computers and business records.
HMRC said it could could not reveal details about the nature of the businesses for legal reasons.
Seven men and three women have been bailed while inquiries continue.
An alleged £35m tax fraud has resulted in 10 arrests by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) in an operation involving more than 80 officers.
Raids took place on Wednesday, 4 October in Bath, Bournemouth, Bristol, Berkshire, Exeter, Stroud, Swindon and Yate on Wednesday 4 October.
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arsenal and Leicester City could go head-to-head for talented Super Eagles forward Oghenekaro Etebo during this January transfer window after the Premier League duo reportedly sent scouts to watch the Nigerian international in action during Feirense’s 1-1 draw with FC Porto. Etebo grabbed the headlines in Rio during the summer Olympics when he became the […]
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The family of Texas basketball star Andrew Jones says he is making “positive strides” in his leukemia treatment.
The sophomore guard was diagnosed in January and is at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.
The family says in a statement Saturday that Jones recently was able to get out of bed, a “huge difference” from when he was first diagnosed.
Jones considered going to NBA after his freshman season but returned to Texas. He was the team’s leading scorer when sidelined for several games with a wrist fracture. He was diagnosed with leukemia after complaining of always feeling tired. His last game was Jan. 1 against Iowa State.
A fundraising website set up by the school to support Jones’ family has raised more than $150,000.
Dale Young Boleware, 71, of Crystal Springs, passed away Sunday, July 1, 2018 at Copiah County Medical Center.
Visitation will be 5pm-6pm Friday, July 6, 2018 at Highland Baptist Church. Memorial Services will be 6pm Friday at Highland Baptist Church. Stringer Family Funeral Home in Crystal Springs is handling arrangements.
Mr. Boleware was a member of Highland Baptist Church. He worked for the ambulance service for 27 years and the Crystal Springs Fire Dept. for over 20 years. Mr. Boleware loved God, his wife, his kids, his grandkids, the Tennessee Volunteers and Jimmy Swaggart.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Joyce Boleware; sons, Brad Boleware (Kim) of Crystal Springs, and Chris Boleware of Rankin County; brother, Bert Boleware (Carolyn) of Delta, LA; sisters, Dondri Mangum (Billy) of Rockport, and Randa Sartin of Tylertown; 9 grandchildren, Drew, Jamie, Tristin, Emma, Madison, Joann, Mattie, Cameron, and Abigail; and one great grandchild, Jacolby.
Edmond Mack & Bill Smuckler – Canton City Council members were in studio during the Gary Rivers Show to talk in depth about the proposed city income tax.
The legislation i sending a proposed 0.5-percent income tax increase to the ballot. The move is an effort to invest in economic development and keep the city in a better financial position.
The measure would affect people who work in Canton and people who live in the city. However, only city residents will vote on the tax increase.
A FRIGHTENED worker at a Beaudesert sandwich store barricaded herself inside the restaurant yesterday after a naked man took refuge in an outdoor dining area.
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The president of a Texas-based wind energy trade group has been subpoenaed to appear before an Oklahoma grand jury looking into a state lawmaker’s claim that someone connected to the industry is responsible for putting a tracking device on his pickup.
Court documents filed in Austin, Texas, show The Wind Coalition President Jeffrey Clark has been directed to appear before the Oklahoma multicounty grand jury in June. The subpoena also seeks business records pertaining to “research and data gathering activities” linked to Rep. Mark McBride of Moore. The Republican has worked on legislation aimed at taxing wind-energy companies.
Austin political consultant George Shipley also has been subpoenaed.
Attorneys for Shipley and Clark didn’t immediately return phone messages Wednesday seeking comment.
Existence of the subpoenas was first reported by The Oklahoman.
According to the Boone Police Department, Boone Fire responded to a report of a landslide into a single family home around 5:00 p.m. That landslide led to a gas leak, which caused the home to collapse.
Valerie and Todd Thornburg get to know their newborn daughter Rose Marie, a 7-pound, 6-ounce girl, on Sunday at St. Francis Health. Also pictured is 7-year-old Cecile Thornburg.
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A Pennsylvania State Police trooper who was slain on duty will be laid to rest this week.
Twenty-three-year-old Trooper Landon Weaver was shot and killed while responding to a domestic complaint Friday night in Huntingdon County, in central Pennsylvania. State police shot and killed the suspect in Weaver's death after an overnight manhunt.
Weaver graduated from the police academy last summer and was assigned to the Huntingdon barracks. He was married in June.
The John K. Bolger Funeral Home says there will be a visitation Wednesday at the Jaffa Shrine Center in Altoona. Weaver's funeral will be Thursday at the Jaffa Shrine Center. He'll be buried at Fairview Cemetery in Martinsburg.
Weaver was the 97th member of the Pennsylvania State Police to be killed in the line of duty.
There was some doubt whether Channel 4 would bring back winter sports talent show The Jump for a fourth series after ratings fears and complaints that the show was too dangerous dogged the series.
However, fans of watching b-list celebrities fall flat on their face in the snow will be pleased to know that the Davina McCall-fronted reality talent-fest will be back, with a brand new batch of snowy stars.
Check out all The Jump 2017 contestants below – and see who's already been forced to leave due to injury here.
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Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri says that he is "very, very happy" to take a point from their trip to Middlesbrough.
Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri has declared himself to be "very, very happy" with the result as his side were held to a goalless draw at Middlesbrough on Monday afternoon.
The Foxes have now kept consecutive clean sheets in the league, having conceded in the previous 11 games, and Ranieri is pleased to have started 2017 by taking a point.
"I am pleased with the point because we came here looking for a minimum of one point," he told BBC Sport.
"We defended well and showed good spirit. We wanted to do more but it was difficult because they closed down our actions well. It is an important point to start 2017 with.
"We were not lucky today. I am very, very happy."
Next up for Ranieri's side is a trip to Everton in the FA Cup on Saturday, while they welcome league leaders Chelsea to the King Power when league action resumes on January 14.
A 42-year-old man, Mr Ganiyu Kukoyi, was on Friday arraigned in a Wuse Zone 2 Magistrates’ Court, Abuja, for alleged misappropriation of N2.2 million.
Kukoyi is facing a three-count charge bordering on conspiracy, breach of trust and misappropriation.
The prosecution alleged that the complainants, Ekundayo Ajayi and others, on Dec. 7, 2017, transferred N2. 2 million into the defendant’s bank account, based on trust.
The prosecution added that the defendant under the pretext of investing the money in an online business dishonestly misappropriated the money.
The offences contravened Sections 97, 312 and 309 of the Penal Code.
Kukoyi denied committing the offences, while the Magistrate, Yetunde Onabanjo, granted him bail in the sum of N1million with two sureties in like sum.
The case was adjourned until Feb. 14 for further hearing.
SALINE COUNTY – Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect after a weekend altercation with a shovel.
Just after 10p.m. Friday, deputies responded to the Kampgrounds of America, 1109 West Diamond Drive, after a man allegedly attacked a co-worker, according to Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan.
A 19-year-old co-worker told deputies Israel Ortiz, 45, of Texas, was staying with the victim and another man at the campground. When Ortiz returned Friday night, the others were asleep in the trailer. According to Soldan, Ortiz became upset because they accidently locked him out.
When a co-worker let him in, Ortiz allegedly attacked the man shovel and fled before deputies arrived.
A deputy located Ortiz later at the Salina Petro, 2125 N. Ninth Street. He was arrested and booked into the Saline County Jail for aggravated battery.
The 19-year-old victim sustained minor injuries and refused medical treatment.
CLARKSVILLE, Ind. – It’s not unusual for police to worry about their safety on the job, but this Indiana officer was attacked by a very unusual assailant—a goose. And the embarrassing encounter was caught on surveillance video.
Lt. Shane Bassett of the Clarksville Police Department posted a video on YouTube of a goose attacking his colleague Sergeant Detective Ray Hall.
The video shows Hall attempting to walk from the parking lot to the front door of the police station after forgetting his keys.
An aggressive goose flew into him, and Hall tried to defend himself with his bag. The goose tackled Hall into a bush, but fortunately, he was able to run away.
“Detective Hall forgot his keys,” Basset wrote. “He then attempts to enter the building and is challenged by our local geese… bad decision.”
A student at Manhattan’s famed LaGuardia HS threatened to shoot up the school in a disturbing Instagram post Thursday night, according to police.
Bennett Lin, 17, a senior, was arrested at his home after posting an online poll asking if he “should shoot up the whole school tomorrow” around 10:45 pm.
Others who saw the startling message alerted cops, who made an arrest.
Officers vetted the renowned school – known for top flight arts programs and star-studded alumni list – and deemed it safe Friday.
There was no evacuation.
School officials issued a letter to parents and students to alerting them to the incident and reassured them that there was no threat.
Lin, of Queens, was arraigned Friday morning and issued a desk-appearance ticket.
“The threat was immediately reported to the NYPD and after conducting an investigation, they determined it was non-credible,” said DOE spokeswoman Toya Holness. “The school followed protocol and families have been notified.”
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — The Gilmerton Bridge in Chesapeake will be closed for most of the day Sunday, Feb. 19, for maintenance work.
City officials say the bridge will be closed from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Drivers can use the Interstate 64 High Rise Bridge as an alternative.
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CUCUTA, Colombia — An estimated 25,000 Venezuelans trek across the Simon Bolivar International Bridge into Colombia each day for work or to trade goods on the black market. Increasingly, they’re also coming to eat in one of a half-dozen facilities offering struggling Venezuelans a free plate of food.
Border cities like Cucuta have become firsthand witnesses to the neighbouring South American nation’s escalating humanitarian crisis.
According to one recent survey, about 75 per cent of Venezuelans lost an average of 19 pounds (8.7 kilograms) last year.
The Colombian government has crafted contingency plans in the event of a sudden, mass exodus. But church groups and non-profit organizations already are stepping in, moved by images of mothers carrying starving babies and skinny men trying to make a few bucks on Cucuta’s streets.
Unlike Richards' new, much smaller All My Friends festival in downtown L.A., Hard Summer (which remains under Live Nation's auspices) looks to continue more or less as it has been over the last few years. It will return to the Auto Club Speedway in Fontana and is expected to draw close to its peak of around 150,000 fans over two days.
Officials: Man fatally shot after ramming officers’ vehicles
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Authorities say a man has been fatally shot by Tennessee law enforcement officers who were trying to arrest him on charges including theft and endangerment.
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office says in a news release Tuesday that 32-year-old Brandon S. Lambert of Alcoa was shot about 9 p.m. Monday and taken to University of Tennessee Medical Center, where he died.
The release says Lambert resisted officers and rammed law enforcement vehicles with his own vehicle. It says two sheriff’s officers and one from the U.S. Marshals Service fired at Lambert. No officers were injured. There was no word on whether Lambert was armed.
The sheriff’s office officers are on administrative leave with pay while the case is investigated.
Lambert is white. The officers involved were not immediately identified.
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Police have closed a road in Ellesmere Port in both directions following a road traffic collision.
Emergency services including ambulance and police are currently at the scene on Rossmore Road East between B5132 Rivacre Road and junction 8 of the M53/ A5032 (Ellesmere Port Docks).
The accident, which happened opposite the Lookers Vauxhall garage, is causing traffic to be backed up in the area, and drivers are advised to be aware if they are travelling in the area.
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Southampton Town police are seeking the public’s help identifying a suspect who stole a motorcycle in Riverside last month.
Southampton police received a report that the motorcycle, a white Suzuki with a purple and yellow seat, was stolen from a home on Flanders Road between Jan. 2 and Jan. 11, police said.
A cash reward of up to $5,000 is being offered for information that leads to an arrest, police said. Anyone with information can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS. Police said all calls will be kept confidential.
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Louisiana State Police investigators suspect tire failure caused a motorcycle crash near Lake Bistineau that killed a Claiborne Parish man.
Kenneth Smith, 56, of Homer, died as a result of the wreck at 10:41 a.m. Tuesday on Fairview Point Road south of the Koran community in Bossier Parish.
Preliminary investigation shows Smith was headed south when the rear tire of his 2002 Honda failed, causing him to lose control of the bike, according to State Police Troop G.
The motorcycle left the road and wrecked, ejecting Smith.
He sustained serious injuries and was taken to University Health in Shreveport, where he later died.
Smith was not wearing a U.S. Transportation Department-approved helmet at the time of the wreck, Trooper First Class Matt Harris said.
State police do not suspect impairment as a factor in the wreck, but toxicology samples were obtained and submitted for analysis.
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Louisiana State Senator Troy Brown sits in the Senate chambers in Baton Rouge Monday, February 13, 2017. to keep both expulsion and suspension on the table.
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Chiefs of Samsung Electronics and Hyundai Motor say their businesses face increased uncertainties due to growing protectionism.
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Samsung Vice Chair Kwon Oh-hyun urged employees in a new year’s speech Monday to reform the company by strengthening quality control as growth slows in its key markets and trade protectionism increases uncertainties in the economy and politics.
Samsung is expected to announce this month the findings of its investigation into the Galaxy Note 7 that caught fire and overheated, prompting two global recalls and its discontinuation last year.
Hyundai Motor Chair Chung Mong-koo said that South Korea’s largest automotive group aims to sell 8.25 million vehicles this year. Hyundai Motor and its sister Kia Motors missed their sales target in 2016, selling 7.88 million cars.
The bodies of a couple were discovered burnt beyond recognition in a home outside Thohoyandou on Sunday and police have not ruled out domestic violence as a motive behind the incident.
Police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Moatshe Ngoepe said it was alleged a man, 36, had visited his partner's home on Saturday night.
On Sunday morning his body was found in a passage, while the body of his partner, a 25-year-old woman, was found in the kitchen.
"The motive of this incident is still unknown, but domestic violence may not be ruled out," Ngoepe said.
Police forensic investigators were called from Pretoria to probe the cause of the fire.
"Members of the communities are once again advised and encouraged to desist from resorting to violence to solve domestic issues if this is the case," Ngoepe said.
"They are urged to seek help from the relevant authorities including at our victim empowerment centres in any of the police stations."
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Here are two Famous Dave's recipes for jalapeno BBQ sauce and baked beans.
Apricot Jalapeño BBQ Sauce
20 oz Rich & Sassy® BBQ Sauce
12 oz Smucker’s Apricot Preserves
½ cup onion, finely diced
¼ cup brined hot jalapeños, finely diced
Combine sauce ingredients in a sauce pan and heat over medium heat until the vegetables are tender.
Dave’s Party Time BBQ Baked Beans
1 lb. Hilshire Farm Smoked Sausage Ring, smoked and charred
1 cup hickory-smoked bacon
1 cup Famous Dave’s Rich n Sassy BBQ Sauce
½ cup apricot preserves
1 Tbsp. yellow prepared mustard
2 Tbsp. Kahlua Liqueur
1 can (28 oz) Bush’s Baked Beans
1 can (15 oz) Bush’s Baked Beans
1 can (14.5 oz) Black Beans
2 cans (14.5 oz per can) white beans
1 cup green bell pepper, diced
½ cup red bell pepper, diced
1 cup sweet onion, diced
1 jalapeno, not seeded, diced.
**Char the sausage until the skin starts to break. Remove and slice it into ¼ inch rounds. Set it aside.
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The latest fashion publishing shake-up comes from across the pond at British Glamour, which is shuttering its monthly print editions. On Friday, Condé Nast announced that the magazine would be going “digital-first” starting in December, with only two print issues a year.
The jury is still out regarding the status of current editor-in-chief Jo Elvin, but eyes are on current beauty director Alessandra Steinherr, who will likely take on a bigger role, according to Business of Fashion. Editorial and commercial teams will also be combined, which will inevitably cost numerous people on both sides their jobs.
This news follows the departure of longtime American Glamour editor-in-chief, Cindi Leive, who quit in September. Her replacement has not yet been named.
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BANGALORE – Ashoka and the C&A Foundation have awarded 180,000 euros to participants in the Fabric of Change project, the companies have announced. Launched in 2015, the project aimed to address questions surrounding gender inequality, human rights abuses, unnecessary waste and child labour in the textile industry.
The Fabric of Change initiative has been pioneered by social innovators, Ashoka, and the C&A Foundation, who fund the project. Last month, the prize money was awarded from the project’s ‘Scaling Impact Fund’, to four participants who Ashoka says will be able to address these environmental and social questions.
ROCHESTER, Minn. – A man is pleading guilty for a high speed chase in Olmsted County.
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60-year-old Wayne Curtis Banks of Rochester was arrested on April 8, 2017. An Olmsted County sheriff’s deputy was called about a driving complaint east of Byron and says Banks was seen driving in and out of the ditch near West Circle Drive in Rochester. Police say they came upon Banks a short time later asleep at a stop light.
As officers approached the car, they say Banks took off on a chase that hit 70 to 80 miles an hour before he was caught. Police say a field sobriety test showed Banks with a blood alcohol content of .13.
He pleaded guilty Monday to fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle and DWI. Banks is scheduled to sentenced on May 14.
The love of all things "Star Wars" began for Karen Rogers when she was 3 years old. Over the years she has collected memorabilia and has introduced her children to the movies. The entire family was heading to "Solo: A Star Wars Story" opening night.
BOSTON (AP) — Tomas Murphy scored eight of his career-high 21 points in overtime to push Northeastern past UNC Wilmington 107-100 on Saturday.
It was the most points Northeastern (15-9, 8-4 Colonial Athletic Association) has scored since putting up 102 against Cal State Northridge in 2005.
Murphy didn’t miss a shot in the extra period, making a layup, four free throws, and a two-handed dunk that gave Northeastern a seven-point lead with 55 seconds remaining.
Vasa Pusica scored 24 points to lead the Huskies. Anthony Green added 16 points and Donnell Gresham Jr. had 14. Murphy, a 6-8 freshman forward, was 8 of 11 from the field.
Ty Taylor II scored 27 points to lead UNC Wilmington (7-17, 4-8). Jordon Talley added 20 points, and Devontae Cacok had 18 points and 17 rebounds.
Trailing 89-86 with 2.7 seconds left, the Seahawks drove the length of the floor and Taylor hit a 3 at the buzzer to force overtime.
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WAND) – A South Carolina grocery store censored a cake because it considered a requested word to be inappropriate.
Cara Koscinski, he mother of a son getting ready to graduate, ordered the cake from Publix. She requested the phrase “Congrats Jacob! Summa Cum Laude class of 2018”. The online ordering system replaced the word “cum”, which means “with” in Latin, with three hyphens.
Koscinski said she included instructions with the cake order explaining the meaning of the Latin word.
A different family member, who was unaware of the instructions, picked up the order. The cake carried at $70 cost.
Koscinski says Publix gave her a gift card and refund after she complained about the mistake.
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The House Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee refused to print a bill Monday that would regulate bounty hunters in Idaho, at least for now. The bill was written by the Idaho Sheriffs' Association and presented by lobbyist Michael Kane, who said the bill came in response to two recent incidents of bounty hunter-related shootings in Idaho.
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Lutheran Health Network and Parkview Health announced the first babies born in their Allen County facilities in 2017.
Lutheran Health said Aviana was the first baby born in its facilities in 2017, arriving at 12:02 a.m. Sunday. Aviana is the first baby born in Allen County this year and the daughter of Kendra and Cody. She weighed 7 pounds and was 20 inches long at the time of birth.
Parkview Health announced a baby girl yet to be named was born at 4:50 a.m. Sunday at one of its Allen County facilities. She is the daughter of Lindsey and Lee, weighing 7 pounds, 4.8 ounces.
For the safety and privacy of the babies and their parents, neither health system released additional information about the babies.
A local magazine "Who's Who of Namibia" has released a list of 20 prominent personalities who have made exceptional contributions towards development and economic growth.
The group of business icons, technocrats, experts, academics and activist were identified as outstanding individuals, so important for Namibia's quest for economic emancipation.
Today, CIBM Bank announced the promotion of four employees to Executive Vice President, including: Mr. Mark Wilmington - EVP & Director of Retail Banking, based in Peoria, Illinois; James Mullaney - EVP & Director of Corporate Banking, based in Wheaton, Illinois; Mr. Gary Maughan - EVP & Mortgage Banking Director, based in Naperville, Illinois; and Ms. Joanne Blaesing - EVP & Director of Community Development, based in Waukesha, Wisconsin.
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Have you ever wondered how zoos deal with all of the snow?
ABC6 News caught up with the Roger Williams Park Zoo Monday afternoon to see how they're planning on keeping all of the animals there safe and warm.
According to staff, they plan days ahead by laying extra bedding down for the animals to keep them warm, and double the amount of food.
However, there are still some big concerns even with all of that preparation.
“Other major concerns are loss of power... we have a lot of tropical animals... and if we lose heat.. that can be very dangerous," says employee Jeremy Goodman.
“With large snow drifts... if they get high enough... you can have an animal walk out."
Goodman says the zoo has several back-up generators to ensure the animals stay warm and extra precautions are taken so that the animals remain in their spaces.
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New York police said Monday that they were investigating an explosion of “unknown origin” in Manhattan, and that people were being evacuated.
The police have also arrested one person in connection with the incident.
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“The NYPD is responding to reports of an explosion of unknown origin at 42nd Street and 8th Ave, #Manhattan. The A, C and E line are being evacuated at this time. Info is preliminary, more when available,” the New York police department wrote on their Twitter account.
James Allen Lawrence, 78, of Taylor Mill passed away Sunday, January 29, 2017.
Along with his mother, James is preceded in death by several brothers and sisters
James is survived by sons, Jason Lawrence and Kenneth Brock; daughter Imma Garcia and 10 Grandchildren
Visitation was held at 1:30-3 p.m. Monday, February 6, 2017 at the Peoples Funeral Home in Butler, KY. Funeral service follow at 3 p.m. Monday, also at the funeral home.
Online condolences can be placed at www.peoplesfuneralhomes.com
The North Central Texas Academy tennis team traveled to Waco last week for the Texas Association of Parochial and Private Schools 1A state tournament and advanced deep into the competition.
Milica Pejovic finished second in the girls singles matches. The junior, who hails from Serbia, faced the No. 32 ranked player in the state of Texas in the finals match.
Abbey Kacal and Kansas Simons made it to semifinals of the girls doubles competition. Kacal and Simons finished with a bronze medal in third place.
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It promises to be another epic European night at Anfield as Liverpool host Roma in the UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg. Mo Salah faces his old club for the first time
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DESTREHAN, La. — A prosperity gospel televangelist is asking disciples to "pray about becoming a partner'' to his mission of obtaining a US$54-million private jet.
The Louisiana-based ministry of Jesse Duplantis has already paid cash for three other private planes, but he says God told him "I want you to believe in me for a Falcon 7X.''
NOLA.com/The Times-Picayune reports that Duplantis made the pitch to his followers in the May 21 edition of his weekly video address.
Duplantis says the three-engine plane would allow the ministry to fly "anywhere in the world in one stop,'' reducing fuel costs while maintaining a global reach.
Duplantis says Jesus Christ "wouldn't be riding a donkey'' today — "he'd be in an airplane flying all over the world.''
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ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) - Gov. Larry Hogan has declared a state of emergency in Maryland and is urging residents to prepare for "a significant winter storm event."
The governor signed the executive order late Monday ahead of the approaching storm. Snow is expected to start Monday evening and last into Tuesday.
Hogan says some parts of the state, including Carroll and Frederick counties, could see 12 to 18 inches of snow, but accumulations will vary widely.
Maryland hasn't had much snow this year. Hogan says people shouldn't be lulled into a false sense of security from the weather so far. He urges residents "to use common sense and to stay indoors and off the roads."
The state has been pre-treating roads in preparation for a powerful nor'easter in the forecast for the mid-Atlantic to parts of the Northeast.
Even a shark can’t slow Jordy at perfect J-Bay
Jordy Smith was on fire on the second day of the Corona Open J-Bay on Tuesday – and even a shark sighting could not slow him down.
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Diosdado Cabello, head of the ruling Socialist Party, said on Friday the party had unanimously selected Nicolas Maduro as its candidate for this year’s presidential election, scheduled to take place by the end of April. The news comes on the heels of a political crisis – compounded by a nosediving economy and rising inflation – that gripped the Latin American country last year. The crisis was fuelled by the lingering conflict between the Venezuelan government and the opposition, which has repeatedly urged Maduro to resign. Earlier, the US said it will reject the “snap” 2018 election, as did several other countries in the region.
HAMILTON, New Zealand — The Canadian men's sevens squad fell 14-12 to No. 4 Argentina on Saturday in the Challenge Trophy semifinal at the New Zealand leg of the World Rugby Sevens Series.
Luke Bradley and Justin Douglas had tries for Canada, while Nathan Hirayama scored a conversion.
Bradley put Canada ahead in the fourth minute only for Luciano Gonzalez to respond a minute later for Argentina.
Maximo Provenzano gave Argentina its first lead in the seventh, while Felipe del Mestre had two conversions. Douglas scored a late try to make it close.
Mayoral candidate Charles Francis owns the Francis Law Firm, which operates out of a house he renovated on North Street near the state government complex. Henry Gargan hgargan@newsobserver.com
Hawaii singer/songwriter Anuhea and Cargo Cosmetics are celebrating their new partnership with an exclusive concert streamed live online at 3 p.m. Feb. 15. The 31-year-old performer and two-time Na Hoku Hanohano Award winner will debut her new song "You Had Me At Aloha," also the name of the Canadian company's new cosmetics line she represents. Fans can tune into the concert, live streamed from an undisclosed beach on Oahu, via Anuhea's Facebook , Instagram or Snapchat accounts.
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Newton succumbs to some common indie-film failures. The women’s various opponents often come off as unnecessarily mean and smug. And “Who We Are Now” annoyingly withholds the details of Beth’s crime until the third act, not because that’s the best time for the audience to find out, but because that’s the formula for this type of movie.
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Volkswagen has unveiled an electric crossover concept vehicle, the I.D. Crozz, on the eve of the Shanghai auto show.
The Crozz isn't intended for sale, but VW says it has a top speed of 112 miles (180 kilometers) per hour and a range of 311 miles (500 kilometers) on one charge.
Such range could help electrics win wider consumer acceptance by reducing "range anxiety," or fear of running out of power without a charger nearby.
Volkswagen said earlier it will launch a pure-electric car in China next year. It joins General Motors, Ford and other automakers that have announced electric models for China as Beijing steps up pressure on the industry to develop alternatives to gasoline.
Arturo Vidal has hinted at a move to Chelsea
Liverpool have been linked with a move for Uruguayan youngster Juan Manuel Sanabria.
Spanish newspaper Marca claim the Reds and Barcelona were showing interest in the teenager but he has agreed terms with Atletico Madrid.
The 16-year-old midfielder is a star for Nacional's Under-19s and he is the captain of the Uruguay U17 squad.
He previously spent 10 days at Liverpool's Melwood training ground in 2015.
Men in Charge Season 5, Episode 22: The Quest for the Dean of Men (Radio Version)
For those who were wondering how public radio villain/scientist Anders Lurkawhile went from being a Men in Charge pest to a pest with occasional full-length episodes of CHAOS on Men in Charge, here is the straight dope. It begins when Tony and Kevin are stunned as Anders Lurkawhile approaches them for aid in finding the Dean of Men, who is unaccountably important in this early stage of the plot. In his Portable Management Center Cavern in the Himalayas, Sherpa Tenzing holds the most important clue. The goal of their journey will take them into zones of danger for kiosks, war-torn Luxembourg, and beyond: to the recording booth in which this episode originally recorded.
Doutzen Kroes Brings Swirly Family And Best Friend Joan Smalls To Miami Beach
Fun times at the beach! Seems like it’s been quite awhile since we featured one of our favorite swirl couples, Dutch supermodel Doutzen Kroes and her DJ hubby Sunnery James. The couple hit Miami Beach New Year’s Day along with good friend Joan Smalls and her boyfriend.
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* Ur-Energy Inc - 2017 Q2 production target for lost creek is between 60,000 and 75,000 pounds dried and drummed
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Bring your lawn chairs, family, picnics and blankets to enjoy an evening of groovy, moody and swinging music. In the event of rain, the performance is held at the United Church of Christ at 217 E. Liberty Street. Uptown Park, Public Square, Medina. 7-8:30 p.m. Free. ormaco.org
The Freedom 2018 Gospel Music & Kingdom Fellowship will host its gospel music workshop on March 3 at Apostolic Faith Temple, 300 Milford Place, New Smyrna Beach.
The workshop is from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. A concert by the workshop choir will be at 7 p.m. The workshop will include a youth division (ages 6-16) and an adult division (17 and up). Training provided will include voice, choral technique, ear training and instrument preparedness.
Clinicians include Calvin Tillman, music director at Macedonia Baptist Church, Eatonville; Davon Jamison, music educator, engineer and producer, Houston, Texas; and James Hines of Hope Fellowship Church.
For more information, email kendjay@aol.com.
If you've got travel plans that take you along Highway 401 today, you may want to rethink things.
Environment Canada has issued a winter travel advisory for a number of communities along the highway, warning of icy road conditions and sharp drop-offs in visibility.
The advisory stretches from Brockville all the way south to the Greater Toronto Area, and includes Kingston, Napanee, Belleville and Prince Edward County.
The inclement weather is being caused by "bands of lake effect snow" coming off Lake Ontario, the weather agency said Saturday.
Environment Canada is forecasting as much as five centimetres of snow in some places, with an added risk of snow squalls.
Sunday's forecast also calls for periods of snow in many communities across eastern Ontario.
DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Pakistan (AP) - Pakistani intelligence officials say a suspected U.S. drone strike killed a militant commander and his associate near the Afghan border.
Two intelligence officials say the drone targeted the commander, Qari Abdullah Dawar, as he was walking with his associate near their mountain hideout in the Tor Tangai area of North Waziristan on Wednesday.
North Waziristan has long been a sanctuary for Pakistani Taliban and other militant groups. Pakistan's military says it has eradicated most militant safe havens in operations there.
They say the slain militants were from the Gul Bahadur group, which has carried out attacks inside Afghanistan. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak to the media.
Pakistani Taliban leader Mullah Fazlullah was killed in a drone strike in Afghanistan last month.
London fire investigators are painstakingly searching for more victims of an inferno that engulfed a high-rise apartment building and killed at least 12 residents.
Authorities say the death toll is expected to rise as emergency workers sift through more of the wreckage on Thursday.
The fire early Wednesday in the 24-story building in west London's North Kensington district also injured dozens, 18 of them critically, and left an unknown number missing. The cause of the blaze is under investigation, but a tenants' group had complained for years about the risk of a fire.
The Taiwanese Student Association at the University of Washington (TSAUW) hosted its annual Night Market on May 12.
The event — held at the Red Square and Quad — is a celebration of Taiwan’s rich culture through delicious food, activities, and entertainment.
On Sept. 27, 2017, Walla Walla WA) University student Austin Nordman, left, preps the 3d printer he designed prior to a demonstration. Nordman has accepted a position with NASA.
Win a family four-pack of tickets to The Inflatable Run in Chandler
Here’s your chance to win a family four-pack of tickets to The Inflatable Run and festival at Rawhide Event Center in Chandler on Saturday, April 7. The Inflatable Run is an all-ages family event featuring a 1-mile and 5K inflatable obstacle course plus fun games, shows and attractions in the festival area. There are free […]
A woman has climbed the base of the Statue of Liberty and seven people have been arrested on Liberty Island, all of whom are believed to be protesters, law enforcement sources told CNN.
At one point, the woman walked back and forth under Lady Liberty’s sandal and then sat down and appeared to unfurl a small flag or banner. The other protesters held a banner over the railing at the base of the statue.
Law enforcement officials were seen mounting a ladder to the base of the statue and talking to the woman, who was sitting in the folds of the statue’s gown.
The NYPD is building a rope rescue system to help bring the woman down from the base, because officers don’t believe she will come down on her own, a police source told CNN.
Liberty Island has been evacuated while they attempt to get her down, according to Jerry Willis with the National Park Service.
The NYPD says three of its emergency service units and a harbor unit are on scene.
V/Line train hits car near Bendigo, causing minor injuries
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Two people have suffered minor injuries after a train hit a empty car in Bendigo in central Victoria.
V/Line said the train hit the car near Kangaroo Flat and has caused passenger delays.
Ambulance Victoria said two people were injured and it had assessed six other people at the scene.
Emergency crews remain on site.
The driver of the car said he was trying to push the vehicle out of the way after it got bogged.
Rail services between Melbourne and Bendigo have been suspended.
V/Line said coaches would replace the train to take passengers to Melbourne's Southern Cross Station.
There were 80 passengers on board the Bendigo-bound train when the incident happened.
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SALEM TWP. — The Susquehanna Steam Electric Station nuclear power plant has a new senior resident inspector.
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission, which oversees commercial nuclear power plants and other uses of nuclear materials, named Laura Micewski to the position Feb. 6. She joins NRC resident inspector Travis Daun at the site operated by Talen Energy Corp.
Each U.S. commercial nuclear plant site has at least two NRC resident inspectors who monitor the facility and conduct inspections.
Micewski was most recently a reactor operations engineer in the NRC’s Office of New Reactors. She joined the NRC as a project engineer in 2009 after 14 years as a surface warfare officer in the U.S. Navy. She earned a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from the U.S. Naval Academy and a master’s degree in mechanical engineering from the Naval Postgraduate School.
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The season may be over, but Individual honors for the Winona football team following the Tigers' MHSAA Region 2-2A championship and playoff run to the state championship game are pouring in.
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GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) — 14th ranked (D3hoops.com) St. Norbert College (18-4, 15-2 MWC) defeated Lake Forest College 64-58 Tuesday night at the Kress Events Center. According to the SNC athletic department SNC claims at least a share of fifth consecutive Midwest Conference title and seventh in last eight years and No. 1 seed for MWC Tournament. Saint Norbert College will host at Kress Center on Feb. 24-25. Tuesday night’s win marks the 49th consecutive home game against MWC opponent. For highlights click the video.
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Two men have died in separate workplace-related accidents, it has been confirmed.
A man died on a farm at Adamstown, Co Wexford, on Monday morning. Another man was killed at a quarry in Killyvane, Co Monaghan.
A spokesman for the Health and Safety Authority confirmed it was investigating both accidents but no further details were immediately available.
Scott's election followed the decision by former chairman Woodburn "Woody" Miller, a former principal of the North Street-headquartered institution, not to seek re-election when the Trust met last April 27. According to the news release from the trust fund, Miller, a founding member and director of the KCDTF for over 30 years, has given exemplary service to Jamaica through the various organisations and boards of which he has been a member, during and after his long career as an educator. "His successor, Mr Reynold Scott, a Kingston College alumnus, is the executive chairman of the GEON Group of Companies.
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A woman has been arrested after police say she tried to abduct babies from multiple hospitals across North and South Carolina.According to a New Hanover Regional Medical Center (NHRMC) Spokesperson, 36-year-old Linda Everett was trying to take babies from neonatal units across both states.She was arrested in High Point and was charged with felony breaking and entering and larceny. WWAY reports the woman entered NHRMC without authorization earlier this month.According to Carolyn Fisher with New Hanover Regional, a woman presented herself at the check-in desk on April 5 at the Betty H. Cameron Women's & Children's Hospital, where she was denied entry.The woman eventually entered patient care areas without authorization, Fisher said.Seeing she did not have a visitor's badge, staff alerted hospital police, who responded and questioned her.No patients were injured or endangered.She was wanted on four warrants from hospital police.----------
U-20 star Doris: I was always Mayo for football but Leinster for rugby
Cian Tracey Of the six fresh faces in the Ireland U-20s squad for the upcoming World Cup campaign, which begins against the hosts France next Wednesday, Caelan Doris's inclusion is a particularly significant...
Happ is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Reds.
Despite knocking a pinch-hit homer in Sunday's win over the Diamondbacks, Happ will head to the bench for a second straight game, and the third time in five contests. Jon Jay will take over for him in center field for the contest, batting leadoff. While Happ is batting just .224 in 23 games since the All-Star break, his versatility has still allowed him to start more games than not.
An official has quit the Republican National Committee over the GOP's support of Alabama Republican Senate candidate Roy Moore, who faces accusations of sexual assault and harassment.
Joyce Simmons, the GOP national committeewoman from Nebraska, emailed the 168-member governing body Monday to inform them that she had tendered her resignation. She writes: "I strongly disagree with the recent RNC financial support directed to the Alabama Republican Party for use in the Roy Moore race."
Simmons adds that she wishes she could have continued her service "to the national Republican Party that I used to know well."
The RNC had pulled support from Moore after the allegations surfaced against him last month. But the organization re-entered the race once President Donald Trump endorsed Moore, citing the need for a Republican in the seat.
Authorities say a teenager who deliberately jumped into the swift-flowing Potomac River near the nation's capital has been rescued after a near-drowning in treacherous currents.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue spokesman Pete Piringer told news outlets the Virginia teen entered the water Sunday near Great Falls National Park in Maryland and was carried about a mile (1.6 kilometers) downstream, at times dragged under.
The spokesman says a Swift Water Rescue team found the teen clinging to rocks and in distress on the Virginia side of the river. The teen was hospitalized in serious condition, but Piringer says the injuries aren't life-threatening.
He says the teen is "very lucky that he survived" in deceptively strong, cold currents where many have drowned in past years.
Swimming is prohibited in the area.
As the Syracuse Orange track and field teams prepare for the upcoming ACC Championships, the teams are making a habit of breaking school records each weekend. For the third time this season, Khadejia Sellers set a new Syracuse record.
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GAUHATI, India — Heavy monsoon rains have unleashed landslides and floods that have killed at least 160 people and displaced millions of others across northern India, southern Nepal and Bangladesh.
Officials said Monday they were still trying to determine the scale of the disaster, with casualties and damage reported in multiple locations across the Himalayan foothills of South Asia.
The seasonal floodwaters damaged bridges, toppled power lines and washed away thousands of homes in the northeastern Indian state of Assam. Officials say people have been killed by drowning or being caught inside collapsing houses or beneath falling trees.
March 29 Guerbet SA:
* FY net income 28.9 million euros ($31.2 million) versus 39.9 million euros year ago
* FY operating income 54.6 million euros versus 56.2 million euros year ago
* Will propose a dividend of 0.85 euro per share, up 30 percent
* Slight growth in revenue expected in 2017 at constant exchange rates
* 2017 EBITDA should grow faster than revenue
* Guerbet should be able to carry on lowering its debt ratio in 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9252 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
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The dwarf galaxies orbiting the much larger galaxy Centaurus A appear to be moving along the same plane as one another. If this surprisingly coordinated dance around a galactic hub is common across the cosmos, we may have to go back to the drawing board on galaxy formation theory.
But that’s a big, big if. Theories on galaxy formation suggest that dwarf galaxies should be captured by larger galaxies into random orbits based on the direction they came from. In this view, large galaxies are like hoarders, snatching up satellite galaxies and tossing them wherever.
In Centaurus A, however, it is more like a collector has neatly put them in a row on a shelf.
Oliver Müller at the University of Basel, Switzerland, led a team who found that 14 out of 16 known
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - Authorities are seeking help from the public in identifying a woman whose body was found floating in a New Jersey lake.
Two joggers noticed the body in Newark's Weequahic (wee-KWAY'-ick) Park on March 3.
The Essex County prosecutor's office says the woman is between five feet and five feet, five inches tall and weighs between 100 and 120 pounds.
She had a distinctive tattoo of three stars on the right side of her neck, and another tattoo of a purple rose and the name "Tiara" on the upper right side of her chest.
Investigators found a second body in the lake the same day but believe the two deaths are unrelated.
Essex County authorities are asking anyone who recognizes her to contact their homicide task force tip line at 1-877-TIPS-4EC.
SAVANNAH, GA: School is back in session not only for little kids, but also for some young adults.
Here is a list of tips for parents and first-year college students to help make the transition as smooth as possible:
Find a balance between your academic and social lives.
If your kid refuses to talk about his/her grades, take it as a red flag. A fun social life is an important part of college, but make sure that academics come first.
Time management is key!
Remember that college is different than portrayed in the movies. Keep a strong head on your shoulders and stay focused.
Find great ways to become involved on campus.
Let your kids know that you are there for support and assistance if they need you.
Listen out for the key places on campus to go to in case of a real problem or emergency.
Parkrose High School has crowned its Rose Festival Princess.
On Monday, Parkrose named senior Mayranni Cervantes as their princess for the 2017 Rose Festival Court.
Cervantes has been involved with M.E.Ch.A, varsity basketball, link crew, varsity volleyball and the symphonic band. She says she enjoys volunteering at retirement homes, hanging out with her pets and spending time with her family.
After graduating high school, Cervantes plans on attending college to become a veterinarian, with the goal of owning her own business.
Cervantes favorite Rose Festival event is the Starlight Parade.
The 2017 Portland Rose Festival Queen will be crowned at the Queen’s Coronation presented by Unitus Community Credit Union on Saturday, June 10, just before the Spirit Mountain Casino Grand Floral Parade.
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“Too much traffic on the roads to clear the snow”
11/12/17 - Flanders isn’t used to heavy snowfall like on Monday. Many drivers set out to brave the elements. Veva Daniels of the Roads Agency explains that snowploughs had to wait until there were less vehicles on the road before clearing the snow.
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11/12/17 - Flanders isn’t used to heavy snowfall like on Monday. Many drivers set out to brave the elements. Veva Daniels of the Roads Agency explains that snowploughs had to wait until there were less vehicles on the road before clearing the snow.
A 43-year-old man has reportedly been arrested over allegations that he took pictures of a Grenfell Tower victim and posted them online.
According to police the man was arrested "on suspicion of sending malicious communications and obstructing a coroner" in relation to the Grenfell Tower fire.
The man is in custody at a west London police station.
It comes after images of what appear to be a partially-covered body emerged on social media following the fire in north Kensington in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
At least 12 people died when a huge fire engulfed and destroyed the large block of London flats - and the death toll is expected to rise.
FORT LEE, N.J. (AP) — The Fort Lee Film Commission in New Jersey celebrated Black History Month by honoring a pioneering African-American filmmaker with ties to the area.
The Record reports (http://bit.ly/2l7a4Yd) that film and history enthusiasts gathered at the Fort Lee Museum to highlight the works of director Oscar Micheaux on Tuesday night. The film commission has honored the director annually since the group’s inception in 2002.
The group discussed Micheaux’s opposition of hate groups and his positive portrayals of African-Americans throughout the event.
Micheaux produced and directed five films in Fort Lee between 1920 and 1948. He is also credited with making the first African-American-produced sound film with an entirely black cast.
Fort Lee Film Commission Executive Director Tom Meyers says the group would like to expand the event to discuss more black filmmakers with an entire exhibit.
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Information from: The Record (Woodland Park, N.J.), http://www.northjersey.com
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From the Zonta Club at Batavia High School:
Let Us Learn Madagascar 5K Run/Walk, sponsored by Batavia High School’s Zonta Club, will be held on Sunday, April 29.
Z-Club members are excited to invite you to participate in this charity run/walk that benefits educating girls in Madagascar.
Registration at 1 p.m., race begins at 2. The race starts and ends on Denio Street, near the Muckdogs' baseball field.
Race Entry: $15 for individuals (prior to April 29); $20 race day registration; $50 for a team registration of five runners/walkers. *Teams need to combine and submit registration forms.
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Red Cross supports needy learners with K20mil in Mwanza
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Electro up-and-comer Petit Biscuit first surfaced with 2015’s spectral Soundcloud smash “Sunset Lover,” one of the most ethereal and vaporous earworms we’ve encountered in a while. Luckily, Petit Biscuit – the solo creative vehicle of French teenager Mehdi Benjelloun – wasn’t just a one-and-done bedroom producer flameout, as last year’s Presence full-length ably proved. Expanding the deliberate, minimalist palette of “Sunset Lover” into a variety of crystalline moods, and featuring guest spots from Lido, Bipolar Sunshine and Cautious Clay, this is real-deal futuristic pop. This tour is Petit Biscuit’s proper introduction to North American audiences, so get ready to nod your heads until it hurts. The show was bumped up from the Social to the big room at the Beacham: always a good sign.with Louis Futon | 9 p.m. Wednesday, May 30 | The Beacham, 46 N. Orange Ave. | 407-246-1419 | thebeacham.com | $30
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) — Julia Goerges advanced to the second round of the St. Petersburg Ladies Trophy by beating Maria Sakkari 6-2, 7-6 (5) Tuesday.
The fifth-seeded German will next play Roberta Vinci. The veteran Italian, competing in St. Petersburg as a qualifier, beat Tereza Martincova of the Czech Republic 6-2, 6-2.
Also, Irina-Camelia Begu of Romania beat Andrea Petkovic of Germany 7-6 (5), 6-1, while Russian veteran Vera Zvonareva advanced when Kiki Bertens retired from the match after losing the first set 6-4.
Mercedes-Benz plans on offering a subscription program in the U.S. sometime this year, according to Automotive News.
Global Head of Sales Britta Seeger, in an interview with Automotive News during the 2018 Geneva Motor Show, said the German automaker will be rolling out a pilot program for a flat-rate subscription service later this year.
Details on how much it will cost are still being worked out
What might a subscription service look like? The Mercedes me Flexperience in Germany offers subscribers the ability to drive up to 12 new vehicles a year. Upgrades will cost extra, but rates haven't been announced there. The service will include insurance, maintenance and tires for up about 22,000 miles per year. Drivers can request a new vehicle through an app.
Mercedes is still scouting out where to pilot the program in the U.S.
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - The chairman of South Korea's Asiana Airlines has apologized for inflight meal service disruptions and a reported suicide at a meal supplier.
Park Sam-koo, chairman of the country's second-largest air carrier, said he felt a moral responsibility after the boss of the company that had been supplying the meals killed himself, according to media reports citing police.
The apology came as criticism mounted following the reports, which linked the apparent suicide to pressure from Asiana on its caterer.
Asiana Airlines said 114 out of 310 flights had left South Korea without meals since Sunday. Most were short-haul flights to Asian destinations.
The problems arose after the airline tried to change its meal catering service.
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The child and youth advocate wants the government to stop clawing back child support from families on income support. Jackie Lake Kavanagh says more than 12,000 children are being disadvantaged. NTV’s Heather Gillis reports.
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Impact Wrestling adds Long Island event
Impact Wrestling has announced a new live event for August 4 in Long Island, New York at the Sports Arena. Tickets go on sale this Friday.
The company already announced a live event on August 5 in Staten Island.
We are adding to our LIVE EVENT Calendar! On Friday, August 4th we hit Long Island, NY!!! Tickets available Friday. More info coming. pic.twitter.com/jUgqm6u2ZD — IMPACT WRESTLING (@IMPACTWRESTLING) June 14, 2017
Slammiversary VIP Packages
Impact has posted a new video with Don West hyping Slammiversary VIP packages including details on travel packages for the week in Orlando.
West also revealed he would be in Orlando for Slammiversary as well.
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — Police in El Salvador have arrested the domestic partner of a journalist killed over the weekend.
National Police director Howard Cotto said Tuesday that Mario Huezo Portillo has been arrested for killing journalist Karla Lisseth Turcios.
Prosecutor Max Munoz says cameras traced Huezo Portillo when he went to dump the woman’s body.
Turcios worked for El Economista, part of La Prensa Grafica media group in the gang-plagued Central American nation.
Huezo Portillo initially told police that he and their son left her resting at home around 12:30 p.m. Saturday. He said when they returned, Turcios had disappeared and did not answer her cellphone or respond to messages.
The 33-year-old journalist’s body was found hours later on a highway northeast of the Salvadoran capital, San Salvador.
Police said was strangled.
Iowa Governor Terry Branstad testifies before a Senate Foreign Relations Committee confirmation hearing on his nomination to be U.S. ambassador to China at Capitol Hill in Washington D.C., U.S., May 2, 2017. REUTERS/Carlos Barria
WASHINGTON President Donald Trump's nominee to be the U.S. ambassador to China said on Tuesday he would do everything possible to address what he called China's "unfair and illegal" sales of underpriced steel in the world market.
"I want to do everything I can to make sure that we stop the unfair and illegal activities that we've seen from China in the steel industry," the nominee, Iowa's Republican Gov. Terry Branstad, said at his U.S. Senate confirmation hearing.
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In the last couple of years, Pennzoil has seemingly taken inspiration from Ken Block’s hugely popular Gymkhana series by releasing a number of videos of high-performance cars powersliding around as a way to promote its synthetic oils.Now, the latest in this series has been published on YouTube and fittingly, it stars one of the most talked-about cars this year, the Dodge Challenger SRT Demon , showing it powersliding through the streets of Pittsburgh.As with other iterations of these Pennzoil videos , the Demon featured is painted yellow and the clip perfectly demonstrates the animalistic nature of the Demon, a car so insane that it is actually the world’s most accelerative production car to 62 mph (100 km/h).Despite being designed for the drag strip, the Demon’s supercharged 6.2-liter V8 engine with 840 hp is more than powerful enough to spin the drag radial tires into oblivion and creating drifts that Ken Block himself would be proud of.
March 30 Exelon Corp
* Exelon Corp - successfully remarketed its 2.5 percent junior subordinated notes due 2024
* Exelon Corp - effective April 3, 2017, remarketed notes will bear interest at 3.497 percent per year and will mature on June 1, 2022
* Exelon Corp - original notes are being remarketed into $1.15 billion aggregate principal amount of 3.497 percent junior subordinated notes due 2022
* Exelon- Expects portion of funds generated on maturity of portfolio to be used on June 1 to settle purchase contracts it entered as part of equity units
* Exelon Corp-proceeds from issuance, sale of remarketed notes to be used to purchase portfolio of treasury securities maturing on or about May 31, 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Solaris Oilfield Infrastructure's quiet period is set to end on Wednesday, June 21st. Solaris Oilfield Infrastructure had issued 10,100,000 shares in its initial public offering on May 12th.
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Whiskey, wine and gin were the drinks of choice over the festive period according to Dalcassian Wines & Spirits, one of Ireland's largest drinks distributors. The company reported a 25% increase in the sale of super premium wine brands and a 20% increase in their turnover for the Christmas period.
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ALDI Australia has signed up to the federal government's voluntary Tax Transparency Code, which will require the retail giant to give taxpayers some level of disclosure about its highly secretive tax affairs. ALDI, one of the country's biggest retailers with $7.5 billion in annual sales, had been urged to join the Voluntary Tax Transparency Code by its retail rival Wesfarmers, which two years ago also suggested Aldi was not paying enough tax.
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April 12 Camel Group Co Ltd :
* Says it issued 717 million yuan worth of convertible corporate bonds, each with par value and an issue price of 100 yuan
* Says bonds are with a term of six years, and will be matured on March 23, 2023
* Coupon rate for each year is 0.3 pct, 0.5 pct, 1.0 pct, 1.3 pct, 1.5 pct and 1.8 pct
* Initial conversion price is 16.78 yuan per share
* Pacific Securities served as the main underwriters
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/PhakMA
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Lackawanna County Court Notes
Panel: Lackawanna County Fair appears viable The idea of a new Lackawanna County Fair is gaining momentum, with a committee formed by county commissioners last year urging a focus on community and cultural heritage. (read more)
Court ruling gives new hope of release to juvenile lifers An Old Forge man convicted of brutally killing two young children 36 years ago has a better chance at freedom because of a new court ruling. (read more)
CHRIS KELLY: Read my eclipse Metaphors this easily exploited don’t come around often. The last total solar eclipse over the United States cast a momentary shadow on Feb. 26, 1979. (read more)
Local History: World War I hero remembered He flew for France and the United States in World War I, earning the Croix de Guerre with a palm and a distinguished service medal with bronze oak leaf. (read more)
The City of Chipley Public Works Department will be replacing a fire hydrant across from 782 3rd Street on Friday, Feb. 17, 2017 between the hours of 12:00 p.m until 4:00 p.m. Customers on 3rd Street FROM Hwy. 90 to South Blvd. will experience NO WATER PRESSURE until replacement is completed. A “Precautionary Boil Water Notice” will be in affect once water is restored and until passing lab results are received. Any questions, please call Public Works at 850-638-6346.
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PLEASANT HILL, Ohio (WDTN) — Firefighters are en route to a house fire in Pleasant Hill.
The Miami County Sheriff’s Office says someone called 911 to report the fire at a house in the 700 block of N. S.R. 48 around 3:50 a.m. on Thursday.
According to the sheriff’s office, a deputy at the scene reported the garage of the home was fully engulfed in flames.
We have a crew on the way to the scene and we’ll provide updates as they become available.
CARIFTA – Barbados wins gold in Under 18 Boys 4x400m relay
Barbados captured gold in the Under-18 Boys 4x400m relay at the 46th CARIFTA games.
The winning team – Nathan Fergusson, Kyle Gale, Antoni Hoyte- Small and Rasheem Griffith who anchored his country to victory celebrate in this photo with Minister of Sports Stephen Lashley.
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Wisbech Town FC lost by a solitary goal at Desborough Town on Saturday.
Former King’s Lynn player Jason Turner struck against The Fenmen just after the break.
The Fenmen will be at home to Sleaford Town tomorrow night (Tuesday, 7.45pm) before their FA Cup home derby clash wth Spalding.
Wisbech: Vince, Emmington, Stevens, Wilson, Fairweather, Millson, Baldry, Murphy, Ford, Frew, Yong. Subs: Hamilton, Buzas, Knight, Beck, Cousins.
Shashi Sumeet Productions’ popular daily Tu Sooraj Main Saanjh Piyaji now gears up for some major twists in its forthcoming episodes.
Yes, we hear that some heartbreaking moments are in store for the viewers of the popular series which airs on Star Plus.
Our source informs us that, the audience will be witnessing some major drama in the coming episodes wherein circumstances will lead towards the separation of Uma (Avinesh Rekhi) and Kanak (Rhea Sharma). Maasi (Sadiya Siddiqui) and Paulomi (Madhura Naik) will team up against Kanak to separate her from Uma.
The duo will head towards divorce and Uma will marry Paulami against his will. He will marry Paulomi just to keep his words given to Maasi.
Is this going to be the end of Kanak and Uma’s relationship?
We tried but could not reach to the actors for a comment.
Stay tuned to TellyChakkar for more updates.
Texas investigates 56 cases of people sick from parasite
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas health officials are trying to determine whether 56 cases of people getting sick from the parasite Cyclospora are related.
The Texas Department of State Health Services on Monday announced the public health investigation in a review of illnesses since May. State officials are working with local health departments to determine if there's a common source for the intestinal infections.
Cyclospora is a parasite commonly found in developing countries. The intestinal illness is caused by consuming food or water contaminated with the microscopic parasite. The main symptom is watery diarrhea lasting a few days to a few months.
Past U.S. outbreaks have been associated with people eating imported fresh produce. Experts recommend thoroughly washing all produce.
Cooking will kill the parasite.
Sen. Richard Burr, R-N.C., right, chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, and Vice Chairman Mark Warner, D-Va., left, listen as Attorney General Jeff Sessions testifies before the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence about his role in the firing of FBI Director James Comey and the investigation into contacts between Trump campaign associates and Russia, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, June 13, 2017. J. Scott Applewhite AP Photo
The South African law banning the smoking and cultivation of dagga is racist‚ unscientific and not rational or based on good law making.
This was the testimony of historian Craig Paterson who works at Rhodes University. His master's thesis investigated how the colonial laws criminalising dagga use came about.
He is a witness in the trial brought by Myrtle Clarke and Jules Stobbs asking that the laws banning the sale of dagga be ruled unconstitutional‚ as they are irrational and do not serve their purpose of minimising harm.
Paterson's thesis finds cannabis or dagga was "widely used" before colonial times.
Quit notice: What Osinbajo told South-East Governors, Igbo leaders in Aso Rock
Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo ​has met with Southeast governors and other leaders of thought from the region ​over the quit notice by some youth groups in the North. ​Osinbajo held a similar meeting with Northern leaders on Tuesday.​ On Wednesday, at the meeting which held at the ​ Banquet Hall, Presidential Villa, Abuja, Osinbajo urged […]
Quit notice: What Osinbajo told South-East Governors, Igbo leaders in Aso Rock
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ELMIRA, NY (WETM) – Harriette Hoyt, the mother who abandoned her eight-month-old baby in a garbage bag outside of a home on Walnut St., in the City of Elmira last August, has been sentenced to serve nine years in prison.
Hoyt agreed to plead guilty to attempted murder in the second degree back in December in order to receive a lesser sentence.
If Hoyt had gone to trial and was found guilty of attempted murder, she could have faced up to 25 years in prison.
Along with her sentence, Hoyt will also serve five years of probation following her release. She also signed an order of protection stating that she not have contact with her child for the next nine years.
The baby, Sabrina, who was found after 72 hours, has been placed with a foster family and is doing well.
GLENDALE >> A 65-year-old man with undisclosed medical issues who went missing in Glendale was located this evening.
James Hauser had last been last seen on Friday night in the 100 block of East Laurel Street, the Glendale Police Department reported.
Hauser was located by Los Angeles police, but no details were released about just where he was found or where he had been over the past three days.
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On June 14, 2017 Archway Investment Company sold 11,80,690 shares of Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation at Rs 877 on the BSE.
However, Nusli Neville Wadia bought 7,05,000 shares at Rs 877.
On Wednesday, Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation ended at Rs 927.45, up Rs 50.05, or 5.70 percent on the BSE.
It has touched a 52-week high of Rs 964.80.
The latest book value of the company is Rs 29.91 per share. At current value, the price-to-book value of the company was 31.01. The dividend yield of the company was 0.11 percent.
Eight North Carolina companies have registered interest in designing and building the proposed wall that President Donald Trump wants to erect along the U.S.-Mexico border.
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BEREA, Ohio -- The Browns followed up a weekend of physical practices with a physical but shorter practice on Monday. It was a good day for the defense, though there were flashes from the offense.
Mary Kay Cabot and I talked all about what we saw following practice. We talked about the play of rookie Jabrill Peppers, who delivered a hard hit on wide receiver Rannell Hall and had an interception.
We also talked about Jackson's approach in recent days coming off the team's first preseason game.
Anthony Davis, in an effort to put an end to the rumors, declared that he has no intention to bolt from New Orleans.
Davis, 23, is enjoying his best season to date, posting career-high averages of 27.9 points and 12.1 rebounds per game for the struggling Pelicans.
Anthony Davis professes loyalty to Pelicans: 'I don't plan on leaving' New Orleans https://t.co/bhPSgbZmtY — Jeff Duncan (@JeffDuncan_) February 14, 2017
The Pels (22-34) are ranked 12th in the 15-team Western Conference, and AD blames injuries for their ongoing woes.
Per The Times-Picayune:
Manager Davey Martinez said Eaton (knee) will bat leadoff and play left field in 2018, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports.
This is assuming Eaton, who tore his ACL in April, will be healthy by the start of the season, which appears to be the case at this point. While the 29-year-old played in just 23 games for the Nationals last season, he demonstrated his value as a top-tier table setter in that short time, hitting .297/.393/.462 with 24 runs scored, three stolen bases and an 18:14 K:BB. With Eaton shifting to left field and Bryce Harper entrenched in right, Michael Taylor will likely start the season in center for Washington.
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The body of Susan Bennett , the 61-year-old Bellingham woman who died July 22 while descending the West Ridge of Forbidden Peak, was recovered by search and rescue personnel from North Cascades and Mount Rainier National Parks on Saturday, according to the National Park Service.
Bennett, a well-known mountaineer, was located in a crevasse on the Forbidden Glacier, which required technical teams to recover.
“Our heartfelt condolences go out to the family and friends of Susan Bennett,” said North Cascades National Park Service Complex Superintendent Karen Taylor-Goodrich.
Recovery efforts were initially hampered by weather, location, and unstable crevasse conditions.
This story will be updated.
Stan Lee Introduces Augmented Reality For His Kids Universe
2016 was a great year for video games, but it wasn't a perfect year. On the one hand, it was a great year for first-person shooters and PC strategy games. On the other hand, quite a few releases were half-baked, disappointing, or just plain bad.
In the below video I discuss my top five video game disappointments for the last year.
There are others not mentioned here, like Homefront: The Revolution which probably deserve a spot on the list. But I never had really high hopes for that game. The games in my list aren't even necessarily bad; they're merely games that I was really excited about, and ultimately ended up feeling letdown by.
Check it out:
Read More: 60 Video Game Predictions For 2017
For those of you not able to watch the video, my list is as follows:
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The Red Arrows closed the Blackpool Air Show with a dramatic display on Sunday.
Organisers said the free event showcased the best in British aviation with a host of amazing flying machines flown by some of the country's most talented pilots.
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Women can’t get birth control unless someone else pays for it.
Via Vox:
Regulations released by the Trump administration on Friday could jeopardize access to a medication that millions of Americans take every day and that saves countless lives every year.
This may not be how many Americans think about birth control, especially in a time when legislators around the country are cutting funding to clinics that provide it.
But it’s true: By allowing any employer to request a religious or moral exemption to the birth control coverage mandate established under President Barack Obama, the Trump administration is limiting access to one of the most common forms of life-saving medication available today.
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The Brazilian star sent well-wishes to his compatriot, who has joined the Catalan side ahead of the new La Liga campaign
Former Barcelona star Neymar has congratulated Paulinho on joining the Catalan side, telling his compatriot, "I hope you are as happy as I was."
Barcelona confirmed the signing of the 29-year-old from Guangzhou Evergrande for €40 million Monday.
Barca signing Paulinho is embarrassing
The former Tottenham midfielder was the club's first signing since the world-record €222m sale of Neymar to Paris Saint-Germain earlier this month.
Taking to Instagram, Neymar told his Brazil team-mate: "Brother, all the fortunes of the world for you ... I hope you are as happy as I was."
Barca face Real Madrid in the second leg of the Spanish Super Cup on Wednesday, with Paulinho set to be unveiled Thursday.
The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office has asked for help tracking down a missing woman.
Deputies said 47-year-old Patricia Lynn Murray was reported missing on Oct. 2. She was last seen on Sept. 29 on Seitz Drive in Forest City around midnight.
Murray is 47, 4’7” tall, weighs 300 pounds, has shoulder-length black hair and brown eyes.
She drives a dark gray Honda with a Dallas Cowboys vanity plate on the front that reads “Patricia.”
Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Adrienne Wallace at 828-286-2911.
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Soldiers with the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force practice assault amphibious vehicle recovery in calm waters during Exercise Iron First 2017 aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb 13. The U.S. Marines taught the Japanese soldiers not only how to operate the AAVs but also AAV techniques and tactics. Iron Fist is an annual, bilateral training exercise where U.S. and Japanese service members train together and share techniques, tactics and procedure to improve their combined operational capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alvin Pujols/ Released)
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When Suze Orman was waitressing at the Buttercup Café, she might not have realized she would one day be a household name for financial advice.
On this episode of The Forbes Interview, the inimitable Orman takes us through her days of living out of her car in Berkeley, to becoming a top-selling broker at Merrill Lynch. The author of You’ve Earned It, Don’t Lose It, she has parlayed her own experiences with debt into a career as an expert in retirement advice.
Police in Paducah, Kentucky are trying to identify a man and woman believed to be involved in the use of a stolen EBT card at Walmart. According to police, a woman called after discovering her wallet had been misplaced or stolen on May 7. She told police that her wallet contained her EBT card and several pieces of identification.
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Friday, February 2nd, in the afternoon, a brush fire broke out North of I-10 at Highway 81. Walton County Fire Rescue, Florida Forest Service, and Argyle Volunteer Fire Department, responded to the brush fire. The brush fire was close enough to a nearby barn for it to receive damage. However, the fire was extinguished before any major damages occurred. The cause of the fire is believed to be ashes from a smoker. Walton County Fire Rescue would like to remind everyone to use caution when cooking outside since the ground is still incredibly dry. WZEP-AM 1460 would like to ask each of you to always be careful when doing anything with fire.
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It did not take long for the Screen Actors Guild awards to get political. In fact, the first words of the show from actress Kerry Washington were politically charged.
Then, Ashton Kutcher kicked off the show from the podium with a shoutout to protesters at airports across the country.
A silverback gorilla in Kent, United Kingdom is YouTube’s newest “rising” star.
Ambam, who currently resides at Port Lympne Animal Park, has been caught on camera, casually walking upright in his enclosure–and the video already has over three million hits on the streaming service.
“It’s not unusual for chimps and gorillas to stand up, but they don’t usually walk very far,” Kevin Hunt, anthropologist at Indiana University and director of the Human Origins and Primate Evolution Lab, told LifeScience.com. “If this gorilla was a pet when he was young, he may have learned to walk upright to sort of copy the humans around him.”
In the footage, the animal gracefully stands up and arches his back slightly, then looks around, as if he’s asking: “Is anyone watching me?”
Uh yes, people have taken notice: Ambam might just be YouTube’s MVP (Most Viewed Primate).
As self-made millionaire and professional life coach Tony Robbins compiled the lessons he learned from investors such as Carl Icahn, Warren Buffett, Ray Dalio and John Bogle into the personal finance book "Money: Master the Game," he noticed that the very best investors have four qualities in common.
Entrepreneur and author Tim Ferriss writes about Robbins' conclusions in his new book, "Tools of Titans."
Here are the four traits Robbins says top investors have in common.
1. They hate losing money
"Every single one of these [people] is obsessed with not losing money. I mean, a level of obsession that's mind boggling," says Robbins.
PASCO, WA - Pasco Police Department and Tri-Cities Crime Stoppers are looking for a Joey Jose Lopez.
Lopez's last known residence city is Pasco. He is 30 years old (DOB: 01/21/87), white, 5'07", 190 lbs., with black hair and brown eyes.
Lopez has full sleeve tattoos on both of his arms.
Lopez is wanted for a felony warrant out of Benton County for Failure to Appear. His original Charge is for Drive-by Shooting.
Tri-Cities Crime Stoppers pays a cash reward of up to one thousand dollars for information, which results in the arrest for any felony crimes reported to Tri-Cities Crime Stoppers. All tips to Crime Stoppers are anonymous. You can call 586-TIPS or (800) 222-TIPS or reach them on the web at www.tricitiescrimestoppers.org.
LONDON (AP) — Ireland says it will begin collecting more than 13 billion euros ($15.9 billion) of back taxes from Apple, 19 months after the European Commission ruled that a tax deal with the tech giant amounted to illegal state aid.
The Commission ordered Ireland to collect back taxes for the years 2003-2014, which it estimated at 13 billion euros plus interest. Ireland disagreed, saying the ruling undermined the integrity of the country's tax system.
But Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe says he will on Tuesday sign an agreement setting up the escrow account that will hold the payments while Apple and Ireland appeal. The payments should be completed by September.
Donohoe says the government "fundamentally disagrees with the ruling," but "Ireland is intent on complying with our binding legal obligations in this regard."
Just a few hours ago, A$AP Ferg released a new song, “Nia Long,” and it looks like that may have just been the first in a string of fresh tracks. Ferg’s just uploaded another new one, “Aw Yea,” which features Lil Yachty. A press release from the artist tantalizing teases that we should “stay tuned for more…,” so it looks like we could be getting even more Ferg tracks soon. Listen to “Aw Yea” below.
UPDATE: Ferg has shared another new song called “Plain Jane.” Hear that below.
Panaji: Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar on Wednesday backed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s assertion on job creation, saying credit for jobs created by state governments and private sector should also be shared with the Central government.
“As Prime Minister recently said, if Karnataka produced 51 lakh (jobs) and West Bengal generated 69 lakh jobs, obviously these are state figures, people cannot dispute. That means all over India in last four years, the employment generated must be in crores,” Parrikar said at a function held at the Secretariat, to mark the launch of a digitally enabled state employment exchange.
“State government also deserves credit for pushing a lot of employment but it is also important that the central government also gives potential opportunities through various initiatives including giving states their due share,” the former Defence Minister said.
Denver police: Man arrested in reported anti-gay stabbing
DENVER (AP) — Police are investigating after two men reported being stabbed outside a Denver nightclub by a man who was yelling anti-gay slurs.
According to police records, 24-year-old Dylan Payne faces an assault charge for stabbing the two victims outside The Church Nightclub in downtown Denver around 1 a.m. on Sunday.
Denver Police spokesman Sgt. John White says the two men told police that they were holding hands when they left the nightclub and Payne began yelling obscenities at them. The men told police Payne then used a folding pocket knife to stab them.
The injuries weren't life threatening. The men were able to run away and call police.
Payne was being held at Denver Health Medical Center. White says Payne was being treated there for a hand injury.
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SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – The Schenectady Police Department is offering two active shooter presentations in the coming days at Proctors Theater.
The department says it has given numerous presentations to schools and local businesses on what individuals should do in the event they have to deal with an active shooter.
Over the past few months, the department says it has been getting numerous requests from community members for these presentations.
The presentations will provide strategies, guidance, and plans of survival in the event you’re confronted with an active shooter.
The presentations are available to anyone who wishes to attend. There is no pre-registration required and is free to attend.
Presentation Dates
Monday March 19th, 2018 (6p-8p) – GE Theater (Inside Proctors)
Sunday March 25th, 2018 (3p-5p) – Proctors Main Stage
Sabathia (1-0) allowed two hits while walking one and striking out four across six scoreless innings to record the win Tuesday against the Twins.
Sabathia put together both his best and longest outing of the season, needing only 82 pitches to work six strong innings. It was his second start since returning from a hip injury, and after being limited to only 71 pitches in his previous start, it was encouraging to see him stretched out a bit further. With little strikeout upside, he'll need to consistently pitch deep into games to maintain fantasy value.
Two things new to me, in my El Paso trip, when I visited UTEP, the University of Texas at El Paso. First, it was a family trip, They invited both Anne and me (Anne of course ... read more
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Season Pacific Holdings Ltd:
* Qtrly revenue HK$61.3 million versus HK$33.6 million
* Qtrly profit and total comprehensive income for period attributable to owners of co HK$5.1 million versus HK$4.9 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Fans of the United States men’s soccer teams will be on the edge of their seats all day Friday.
USA will kick off its 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup campaign play when it takes on tournament host India in New Dehli. The Americans will face some tough competition in Group A, with Ghana and Colombia lurking in the future, and beating India will be key to advancing to the knockout phase of the tournament.
This current crop of USA U-17s is considered one of the country’s best in years, with goal-scoring phenom Josh Sargent, Tim Weah and Andrew Carleton expected to spark the attack.
This year represents India’s first time hosting a major FIFA competition, and the home team will be keen to win over new fans in the cricket-mad nation.
Here’s how to watch USA vs. India online.
When: Friday, Oct. 6, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. ET
Watch: FOX Soccer Match Pass
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(WTNH)–They’re the five-time defending state champions, but according to USA Today, there isn’t anybody in the country better than Darien boys’ lacrosse.
The newspaper ranked the Blue Wave as the No. 1 high school team in the country in its end-of-year rankings. Darien edged two Maryland schools (Landon School and Calvert Hall), who came it at No. 2 and 3. Brunswick-Greenwich (4th) and Avon Old Farms (13th) also appeared in the rankings.
The Blue Wave were almost as dominant as the Golden State Warriors this spring. (Editor’s Note: Maybe they belong on this list?)
They won every one of their games this season by four goals or more, and scored 20 or more goals seven times this season. They also didn’t give up double-digit goals all season.
The Blue Wave beat Cheshire, 16-3, for the Class LL title on Saturday.
More stories by Kels Dayton, WTNH.com Staff
Authorities are investigating after a deceased person was found in a burned vehicle near Ellabell.
Around 11:30 p.m. Friday night authorities found the vehicle behind the Olive Branch Baptist Church located on Olive Branch Road near Ellabell.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation was called in to assist the Bryan County Sheriff’s Office with their investigation.
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Largest passenger jet to land at Islamabad Airport on 8th
ISLAMABAD: The biggest passenger airplane of the world, Airbus A380, will land on the new Islamabad International Airport on July 8 (Sunday).
It will be a landmark in the aviation history of the Pakistan. The Civil Aviation Authority has granted permission to a Middle Eastern airline, which will fly the giant aircraft, to bring the airplane to Pakistan.
First flight of A380 will arrive with 650 passengers on board from Dubai. It will land in Islamabad at 12:30 am, Private news channel reported.
The double-decker plane stands 80-foot high from the ground and has a speed of 945 kilometers per hour with its four powerful turbo engines. The giant airplane weighs 577 tons, its length is 240 feet and the wing span is 260 feet.
A380 can accommodate up to 868 passengers. It has the capacity to carry 323, 545 litres of fuel, which is equal to 85471 gallons.
Yep, it’s true! Netflix is raising its prices next month by 10% on most plans. So, subscribers (like myself) who are paying $10 a month will be bumped to $11.
The new prices will go into effect in November. Netflix is officially notifying customers on October 19th.
Will you cancel because of the 10% price increase? I won’t and I bet you likely won’t either.. why? Because we love Netflix.
The suspect vehicle is similar in color and model of this vehicle. (Source: Brewton Police Department)
The Brewton Police Department is looking for a truck involved in a hit and run crash Sunday afternoon.
According to police, the crash happened at the intersection of South Boulevard and Persimmon Street. There were injuries.
Police say after leaving the scene, the man driving the truck turned on Mildred Street towards East Brewton.
The truck is an early 2000s model Ram 1500 four-door pick-up that is light blue in color with silver on the bottom. It also has heavy front end damage.
Anyone with information should call Sgt. Andrew Casey at 251-809-2804.
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PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Portsmouth police say they are on the scene of a barricade situation.
Police spokesperson Misty Holley says a person is a barricaded on McLean Street. Dispatch received a call about the situation just after 6:30 a.m.
Police are working a barricaded subject incident in the 500 block of McLean St. Dispatch received the call at 6:36 a.m. Traffic has been shut down on McLean St from Greenwood Dr to Beasley Dr. Please avoid the area at this time. — PortsmouthPD (@PortsmouthPD) December 11, 2017
McLean Street from Greenwood Drive to Beasley Drive is shut down to traffic. Police are asking people to avoid the area.
Stay with WAVY.com for the latest updates.
Jeff Hornacek wants Knicks to show more effort in 2017 – via newsday.com January 01 06:40 PM Jeff Hornacek has issued a challenge to his team, and particularly his starters, saying that the type of passion the Knicks showed in their hard-fought Shares
Sources: Hawks fielding trade offers for Millsap – via espn.com January 01 07:14 PM The Atlanta Hawks, fearful of losing Paul Millsap in free agency in the summer without compensation, have begun to listen to trade pitches for their All-Star forward. Shares
April 28 Daodaoquan Grain And Oil Co Ltd :
* Sees net profit for H1 2017 to fluctuate by -30 percent to 10 percent, or to be 90.4 million yuan to 142.0 million yuan, compared to net profit of the same period in 2016 (129.1 million yuan)
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/GXqtKt
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
Onitsuka Tiger has teamed up with Anrealage to produce a unique pair of augmented reality sneakers, which go on sale in Japan this week.
To advertise the release of Monte Z, the footwear brand hired actor and dancer Mirai Moriyama to show off his moves in a video.
The two models of shoes use the dedicated Anrealage AR3 app that allows a smartphone to view a logo and special AR sound when held over the shoes with the camera on, or display a striped pattern over the shoe when a photo is taken.
Both models are priced ¥15,000 in Japan and went on sale from Onitsuka Tiger stores and other select outlets from June 17th.
Anrealage, led by Kunihiko Morinaga, previously made designer uniforms to launch the PlayStation VR at Tokyo Game Show 2016.
Mirai Moriyama is best known for starring in Moteki and 20th Century Boys but has also forged out an acclaimed career as a dancer.
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In July Die Antwoord announced it would be releasing a comic book series. The project was the lead-up to a TV series about the duo's life in SA called, South African Ninja.
A trailer for the TV show was released at the end of July and has again received attention as international media pick up on it.
In essence, Die Antwoord say all of their music videos have been a kind of "lead-up" to the TV show.
"All the ZEF videos and movies DIE ANTWOORD have made over the last 7 years were little clips from our own TV SERIES we making called SOUTH AFRICAN NINJA! ZEF TV in da making! Go hard or go 2 church! Fokkit," is written on the description of the trailer.
The video has over 370,000 views. There is no word on when the show will be released or who will be starring in it.
A car has struck a poll in the area of the CVS Pharmacy on West Main Street, Batavia.
No word on injuries.
City Fire and Mercy EMS dispatched.
UPDATE 10:48 p.m.: Three occupants. Mercy EMS requested to the scene for patient evaluation.
Anvil has become a synonym for persistence. Many music fans probably know the band from Anvil: The Story of Anvil, released in 2008. In addition … Continue reading →
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The race is on to become the next first minister of Wales, but who are the likely candidates?
ANKARA, March 30 Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu on Thursday described as "political" the arrest in New York of a senior executive from Turkey's state-run Halkbank, charged with participating in a multi-year scheme to violate sanctions against Iran.
The banker is accused of conspiring with Turkish-Iranian gold trader Reza Zarrab, who is already on trial in the United States.
Cavusoglu told a joint news conference with visiting U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson that the U.S. attorney who launched the case against Zarrab had close ties with supporters of U.S.-based cleric Fethullah Gulen. Turkey accuses Gulen of orchestrating an attempted coup last July.
(Reporting by Tulay Karadeniz and Humeyra Pamuk; Writing by Daren Butler; Editing by Nick Tattersall)
Lakins (elbow) is scheduled to start Tuesday's game for Double-A Portland, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.
Lakins hasn't pitched in a game since July 3 due to a stress fracture in his elbow, but he's finally healthy enough to make his season debut. His arsenal and past performance have been impressive, but his injury history is concerning.
COLUMBUS (WCMH) – A Columbus police officer has adopted a dog that was tossed from a car window in Northeast Columbus last year.
Officer David Drenning said it all started out with a call for a stranded driver near Morse Road and Appian Way in September of 2017. Then a passerby alerted the officers to an abandoned dog near the road.
“Sure enough, we find this little dog with a leash attached, and they said there was a green Toyota that stopped and just let the dog out and drove off,” Drenning said.
He was able to scoop up the dog before it got hit by a car.
Drenning and Officer Jen Alicea named the dog “Officer Morse,” since he was found along Morse Road. Alicea took the dog in for a while.
“Me and the other officer decided that one of us is going to adopt it,” Drenning said in September. “He was just too cute to give him up.”
Friday, the Columbus Police Department said Drenning has officially adopted Officer Morse, now known as Wally Morse Drenning.
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About 60 people were killed during a prison riot in Brazil in which rival drug gangs began killing each other. ► ◄ Last Briefs
April 24 (Reuters) - Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd :
* NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE HOLDINGS APPOINTS PAMELA THOMAS-GRAHAM TO ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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South Korea's Unification Ministry said Wednesday it is certain that the older half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was killed in Malaysia earlier in the week.
Jeong Joon Hee said the ministry is certain that the man, who died after an attack at Kuala Lumpur airport Monday, was Kim Jong Nam, 45, but declined to give further details.
Meanwhile, South Korea's National Intelligence Service said during a closed briefing to the parliamentary intelligence committee that it was informed about the death three to four hours after the incident occurred, according to Yonhap News Agency.
A man accused of killing two people in two counties in southwestern Michigan has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for one of the crimes.
A Kalamazoo County judge sentenced 33-year-old Zachary Patten on Monday after he was convicted last month of the first-degree murder of Graciela Portillo-Esparza last July.
The mother of four was fatally shot after stepping between her brother and Patten, who were arguing.
A detective testified Patten admitted shooting Portillo-Esparza, but said he was aiming for her brother, Oscar Portillo, the ex-boyfriend of Patten’s girlfriend.
Patten is also charged with murder in St. Joseph County. Police say he drove about 30 miles after killing Portillo-Esparza and shot his ex-wife’s husband. A trial date for that case hasn’t been set.
We all have seen butterflies, so colourful a creature. But do you know that even after having two compound eyes consisting of thousands of lenses, they could recognise only three colours — red, green and yellow? They can feel the vibration but cannot hear. As butterflies have no lungs they breath through spiracles, an opening on their abdomen. Interestingly, butterflies can taste with their hind feet to find out whether the leaf they sit on is good to lay eggs on. The colours that we see on the wings of a butterfly are not pigment but reflection of the scales on their wings as their wings are made up of layers of chitin, the protein that makes up an insect’s exoskeleton and are transparent
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An Albany attorney is one step closer to becoming the next U.S. Attorney for the Middle District.
In a Senate Judiciary Committee meeting Thursday, Charles Peeler's nomination was approved by a voice vote.
That means Peeler's nomination will now advance to the full Senate for confirmation.
No word on when that confirmation will be scheduled.
President Donald Trump nominated Peeler for the US attorney position in July.
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Pokemon Go trainers are getting ready for the Halloween event 2017, with a release date just a few weeks away.
Last year’s Pokemon Go Halloween event was the first seasonal event ever to hit the hugely popular Niantic game for iOS and Android.
And fans are gearing up for the start of this year’s Halloween festivities after the Pokemon Go Company teased the start of the 2017 event this week.
In a blog post, they said: “The Halloween season is a special time in Pokémon GO.
“Plenty of good stuff is coming to the game later this October, and we can't wait to get out and about to see what sort of excitement we can scare up while catching new Pokémon to fill out our Pokédex.”
The Pokemon Go Halloween 2017 event is following hot on the heels of the Equinox event which has just finished.
Express.co.uk has rounded up all we know so far about the Pokemon Go Halloween 2017 event, including the possible release date.
Datapulse Technology
EMBATTLED disk-drive maker Datapulse has appointed a new chief executive - two weeks later than expected.
The company said that Wilson Teng Wai Leung was appointed executive director and chief executive officer with effect from Monday, instead
Williams collected six birdies in his round of 68 and leads by two shots over Southeastern University’s Carlos Ardila and three in front of Southeastern’s Charles Soucinek.
The other four Cumberland players shot either 78 or 79, with sophomore Josh Wiseman and junior Garrett Daniel tied for 24th with rounds of six-over par 78. Senior Zach Polston and freshman Reece Gaddes posted rounds of seven-over par 79, tied for 29th.
Cumberland recorded a first-round team score of 303, three strokes behind Truett-McConnell and six in back of the University of Mobile. Southeastern leads Reinhardt University by five shots for first place.
EL PASO, Texas - There is a crash at the intersection of Gateway West and Southbound George Dieter.
A fire truck as well as police vehicles are on the scene.
Take Henry Brennan Dr. or Adabel to avoid the area.
Corban Collins scored a season-high 24 points against the school where he began his college career and Alabama defeated reeling LSU 81-66 on Saturday.
Collins, a post-graduate transfer who spent his freshman season with the Tigers in 2012-13 and played at Morehead State for two seasons, was 7 of 11 from 3-point range after going just 2 of 10 from deep over his previous three games.
Riley Norris scored a season-high 20 points, including a pair of second-half 3s as the Crimson Tide (10-6, 3-1 Southeastern Conference) broke open a 56-all tie during the last five minutes for its fifth victory in six games.
Duop Reath had 12 points and nine rebounds for LSU (9-7, 1-4), which has lost three straight and five of six.
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Mia Abulencia, Half Hollow Hills West, Sr. — She finished third in the long jump at the state championships last season.
Ellen Byrnes, Sacred Heart, Sr. — She is the second fastest returner from the 600 meters at the state championships last season.
Zaria Fuller, Uniondale, Jr. — The multitalented Fuller finished sixth in high jump at the state championships last year, two inches off the winning height.
Brianna Harris, Elmont, Sr. — A Nassau powerhouse, she was eighth in the 300 at state championships last season.
Katherine Lee, Shoreham-Wading River, Sr. — The Georgetown commit is a threat in both mid- and long-distance races. She is a three-time Newsday Cross Country Runner of the Year.
WASHINGTON — House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi’s office is dismissing President Donald Trump’s latest claim that she’s an “MS-13 lover” as simply not true.
The Democratic leader’s spokesman pointed to a fact-checker’s report rating Trump’s earlier suggestions that she favours of the gang as “false.” Pelosi declined further comment.
Trump’s most recent characterization of Pelosi came in attacks during a campaign-style rally Tuesday in Tennessee as the White House focuses on illegal immigration ahead of the midterm election.
Pelosi has been critical of Trump’s use of the word “animals” in his talks about illegal immigration, saying the president should respect the worth of every person, but the White House has said the was referring specifically to the gang members.
An endangered Florida panther kitten has been struck and killed by a vehicle.
It's the 24th fatal collision this year, out of 29 total panther deaths.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said Monday that the remains of the male, 3-month-old panther were collected Saturday near a Naples subdivision.
Florida panthers once roamed the entire Southeastern United States, but now their habitat mostly is confined to a small region of Florida along the Gulf of Mexico. Up to 230 Florida panthers remain in the wild.
Wildlife officials reported 42 panther deaths in 2016, including 34 fatal vehicle collisions in southwest Florida. That matched the 2015 record for panther deaths.
Seven panther litters with a total of 19 kittens have been documented this year.
A firefighter with Mid-Columbia Fire and Rescue knocks down flames consuming a fully-engulfed motorhome near the corner of J. and 12th Streets in The Dalles Saturday morning at 4 a.m. Firefighters cleared from the scene at 5:45 a.m. Mid-Columbia Fire and Rescue was assisted on scene by Dallesport Fire department crews.
Gentry went 2-for-5 with a home run, his first of the season, and three RBI in Sunday's win over Toronto.
Hitting from the leadoff spot, the outfielder overcame an awful 1-for-12 start with a big performance in Sunday's slugfest. Gentry is still hitting just .118/.211/.176 with five strikeouts over his first 11 games, though. He'll continue to see increased playing time while Joey Rickard (finger) is sidelined; however, Gentry's not expected to get routine at-bats, which limits his appeal.
Once the cameras stopped rolling, several of the show's stars were left severely injured and suffering from substance abuse problems.
NEW YORK (AP) — Yemeni Americans in New York are speaking out against a U.S. travel ban as the Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments over whether it should be upheld.
Some Yemeni owners of bodegas, the corner stores so prevalent in New York City, shut down for an hour on Tuesday afternoon to protest against the ban. It was a shortened version of a protest bodega owners initiated last year.
The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments over Republican President Donald Trump’s ban on Wednesday.
This third version of the ban bars nationals of several Muslim majority countries from entering the United States.
Opponents say it discriminates against Muslims; supporters say it’s necessary for national security purposes.
Lansing police are searching for two men who allegedly robbed someone at gunpoint.
It happened at the intersection of West Willow Street and Lemrork Court around 11:00 p.m. Sunday night.
No one was injured during the incident. Police have not released details about what the suspects took.
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The only thing in life that does not change is change itself.
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Mariatu Kamara is a former prostitute who was trained to become a motorbike taxi driver. Despite police harassment and restrictions on where taxis can operate, she is determined to make her new life work.
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The Adams County Commissioners will meet at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Room 100 of the Service Complex, 313 W. Jefferson St., Decatur.
The board will hear reports from the auditor, county engineer, highway department supervisor and building maintenance.
Opening of B-82 bids is scheduled for 10:15 a.m. Brianna Eicher, director of Muselman Wellness Pavilion, is slated to talk at 10:45 a.m. Jamie Conkling of Decatur Ministerial Association is up at 11 a.m. in regards to permission to use the courthouse lawn and electrical plug May 4 for National Day of Prayer. Jeremy Gilbert is on the agenda at 11:05 a.m. to discuss C.R. 50W.
Commissioners open office hours follow the meeting.
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The ‘Stars Over Wisconsin’ shined brightly on Wednesday night in Madison as four FFA members where recognized with the highest awards a student can win at the state-level during the 88th Wisconsin FFA Convention.
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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The maker of a video game that pits players worldwide in a fight for survival on virtual terrain is using U.S. courts to chasten cheaters from Ukraine to Minnesota.
North Carolina-based Epic Games has gotten promises from men in Minnesota, Sweden and Russia to stop cheating and spoiling revenues from its popular "Fortnite" online multiplayer game. The company also closed its case against a Louisiana boy with a confidential settlement.
Only the Minnesotan faces a $5,000 penalty if he resumes cheating. Epic Games spokesman Nick Chester would not say Wednesday whether that's because the company can't enforce financial penalties against foreign copyright violators.
The company has sued three Americans and seven foreign hackers for undercutting the game played by 10 million people worldwide.
RESTON, Va. — President Donald Trump says his immigration plan is needed to protect the borders.
Trump visited the U.S. Customs and Border Protection National Targeting Center in Virginia on Friday. At a roundtable with top homeland security officials, the Republican president said their jobs would be "100 per cent easier" with the right laws.
The White House has proposed creating a path to citizenship for up to 1.8 million young people living in the county illegally. In exchange, they want billions of dollars for a border wall and dramatic cuts to legal immigration.
Democrats have blasted the plan and called it dead on arrival.
The day after Project Runway alum hit the rotunda for the Curated Style: Straight from the Runway Fashion Show, the designers are heading to the Radisson Blu for Blue's Vintage Boutique and Trunk pop up show. Guests will be able to purchase designer and vintage clothing. Participating retailers and designers include Encore Boutique, June, My Sisters’ Closet, Turquoise Vintage, Christopher Palu, Christopher Straub, Fabio Costa, and Mondo Guerra.
FILE - In this March 3, 2018, file photo, Florida wide receiver Antonio Callaway runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. A person with knowledge of the situation says Callaway failed a drug test at the NFL combine, a mistake that could damage his draft status. The person says NFL teams were made aware of the result Tuesday, April 24. The person spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because the league does not release that information publicly. NFL Network first reported Callaway's failed test. Michael Conroy, File AP Photo
Joao Mario (L) of Portugal in action against Bacary Sagna of France during the UEFA EURO 2016 Final match between Portugal and France at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, France, July 10, 2016.
French soccer player Bacary Sagna has signed with Benevento Calcio, the Italian Serie A side announced Saturday.
Sagna, 33, who has played for the English Premier League clubs Arsenal FC and Manchester Cit, had been available since July when his contract with the latter ended.
West Ham United are hoping to secure the club record signing of William Carvalho, for a fee of up to £36million, by the end of this week.
No fee has yet been agreed but sources suggest that a breakthrough can be expected following the first leg of Sporting Lisbon’s Champions League play-off against Steaua Bucharest at home on Tuesday.
The 25-year-old midfielder is suspended for the fixture – he was not left out of the squad because of negotiations - but Sporting want to get the first leg out of the way before concluding negotiations with West Ham.
It has helped West Ham’s cause that Carvalho has pushed for the deal with the Portuguese international reasoning that it is time to further his career by moving abroad.
Sporting have been holding out for 40million euros (£36million) for Carvalho and have rejected a bid of 30million euros (£27.2million) from West Ham last week but it is believed that since then talks have progressed and a deal can be structured to please all parties.
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A fantastic image shot by Jason Ridge. Do enjoy this week’s Monday Mind Surf straight outta the perennially flat Port Elizabeth.
St. Louis, MO. April 17 – Today St. Louis City Hall is witnessing the last day in office for Mayor Francis Slay.
He has been a member of the St. Louis City Hall for more than three decades. His official portrait will be hung outside of the Mayor`s office at City Hall at 1:30 p.m. this afternoon.
In 2001 he was elected mayor of the city of St. Louis, where he served for 16 years as St. Louis Mayor.
As this chapter of St. Louis political history is closed today, another begins tomorrow when Lyda Krewson will sworn as St Louis’ Mayor, who will be first St. Louis’ first female mayor in the city’s history.
MEXICO CITY — Maverick presidential candidate Jaime Rodriguez was greeted with derision when he said Mexico should cut the hands off officials who steal.
But in a country wracked by vigilante movements and drug-gang violence, the proposal has quickly had a grisly echo.
The candidate known as “El Bronco” made the proposal in a presidential debate this week. The sign-language translation showing the interpreter making a slashing motion was widely shared on social media in Mexico.
Authorities in the southern state of Guerrero said late Monday a hacked-up body was found in the resort city of Acapulco next to hand-lettered signs, one of which referred to Rodriguez’s proposal.
It read: “El Bronco said, cut the hands off the scum that steals,” and was signed “yours, the Grave Diggers.”
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Talk about a workout squad.
Hugh Jackman posted a photo of his sweat sesh with Arnold Schwarzenegger and a friend named Pete while at the gym on the Fourth of July.
“What a way to spend 4th,” he wrote. “With @Schwarzenegger and Pete at the original @GoldsGym in Venice,” along with the hashtag #FourthofJuly2018.
Schwarzenegger replied on Twitter: “Fantastic to see you and train together!”
The former California governor also shared a Fourth of July post to Instagram thanking troops in a partnership with USO’s #Flex4Forces campaign.
“Thank you to you and all of our real action heroes who make this country great,” he concluded.
A smaller entry of sheep on offer at Newtownstewart due to slippery road conditions.
D McIlwaine 25.4kgs, £89; K McMullin 25.8kgs, £89; L McNeely 28kgs, £86.50; G McFarland 23.8kgs, £84; P McFarland 23kgs, £83.50; A Dickson 23.9kgs, £83.50; T McNamee 24kgs, £83.20; D Millar 23.5kgs, £80; P McFarland 24.4kgs, £80; L McNeely 22.6kgs, £76.50; C F Kee 22.4kgs, £75; J Glenn 22.7kgs, £74; S Robinson 22.50kgs, £77.20.
Cattle sale: Once again the road conditions resulted in limited numbers.
Bullock prices: W D C Millar, Douglas Bridge 595kgs, £1,300, 620kgs, £1,320, 600kgs, £1,280, 635kgs, £1,245. A Armstrong, Dromore 540kgs, £1,100 and £1,080. J Wauchope, Strabane 550kgs, £925, 535kgs, £880.
Heifer prices: A Armstrong, Dromore 535kgs, £1,090 and £1,000. R Buchanan, Donemana 440kgs, £770, 410kgs, £710.
Friesian cows sold from £71 to £112.
A busy road in the mid-Ulster area has been closed because of a gorse fire.
The Lough Fea road near Cookstown is closed in both directions due to the smoke from the fire.
The fire is causing visibility problems for motorists and the PSNI has advised people to seek alternative routes, if possible.
More to follow.
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(WHDH) — A new report says costs for emergency room visits have gone up.
According to the Health Care Institute, ER visits averaged more than $1,900. The cost is up more than 31 percent from 2012.
The institute said the price increase is because hospitals are charging more. Emergency rooms are also seeing more people with several medical issues.
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Dublin Fire Brigade is at the scene of a gorse fire on the same site as a major blaze yesterday.
The fire broke out at a site along the Oscar Traynor Road, leading into the Port Tunnel.
Three units are responding to the scene, at the same site where four units responded to a gorse fire yesterday.
AA Roadwatch says: "Smoke from a gorse fire is affecting visibility on Oscar Traynor Rd, Coolock Lane and the motorway outside the Port Tunnel. Slow down and take care."
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The Port Tunnel is due to close at 10pm tonight, although this is scheduled maintenance and not due to large gorse fires. It will be closed until 5am tomorrow morning.
We'll have all the latest updates on this ongoing incident, so stick with us.
Airbnb proves lucrative for BR residents during LSU games
BATON ROUGE- Home sharing during LSU football games this season has brought an astounding amount of profit to residents this season.
According to a release from Airbnb, a home-hosting website, residents who rented out their homes on Airbnb during LSU football games this season have earned over $163,000.
Airbnb says LSU's six 2017 home games brought a total of 1,700 Airbnb guests to Baton Rouge, and hosts who offered up their homes were able to rake in an average of $730 during the season.
Other stats showed a decent growth in new users, including 11 percent of the hosts being first-time users. Additionally, 87 percent of trips in those seven weeks netted five-star reviews.
Rather than traditional accommodations, Airbnb allows guests to enjoy the comforts of home.
Airbnb says the affordability of home sharing makes it possible for visitors from around the world to experience Baton Rouge like its residents do.
Tom Brady made it clear last offseason that he plans to play until he’s 45 years old, but Gisele Bundchen has admitted that she’s been trying to get Brady to retire, and the couple may have finally struck a deal.
In the latest episode of Tom vs. Time, Brady’s documentary series on Facebook, Tom and Gisele came to an agreement regarding the length of his career.
After Bundchen recalled Brady telling her in 2006 that he’d only play 10 more seasons, director Gotham Chopra asked Bundchen when she thinks his career will end. Brady said that he wants “two more Super Bowls,” and Bundchen responded by telling Brady he “can have as many Super Bowls as he likes.”
The episode, which is the fifth in a six-part series, will be released on Super Bowl Sunday.
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A fire in an apartment building on Monroe Street in Hoboken shut down surrounding roads Friday morning. Monroe was closed between First Street and Observer Highway.
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× Jury: David Copperfield not liable for tourist’s injuries
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A jury says David Copperfield was negligent but not responsible for a British tourist’s injuries during a vanishing act that used audience participants in a Las Vegas Strip show.
Gavin Cox and his wife alleged negligence by the illusionist, the MGM Grand hotel and several businesses in a lawsuit.
Jurors’ decision Tuesday means the couple are not entitled to monetary damages.
Cox testified that he suffered brain and other injuries in a 2013 fall while stagehands urged him and others to run during a trick that appeared to make people disappear onstage and reappear in the theater.
Copperfield testified that until Cox sued, he never knew of anyone getting hurt during nearly 20 years performing the trick.
Cox’s lawyers brought in three women who testified that they also were injured.
A lorry has overturned on a road in North Devon this evening with the air ambulance being sent to the scene.
Police, fire and ambulance crews have been sent to South Down Lane in Molland after the articulated lorry overturned.
The road is closed in both directions closed due to the overturned lorry at Sheepwash Hill.
The Air Ambulance is currently on the scene and it is affecting traffic travelling between Molland and the B3227.
Police were originally called at 5:20pm.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Sinovac Biotech Ltd
* Sinovac Biotech announces certain updates relating to delayed filing of annual report on form 20-F
* Sinovac Biotech - May regain compliance at any time before Oct 30, 2017 upon filing with sec its annual report on form 20-F for year ended December 31, 2016 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
CHICAGO – Doug McDermott scored 20 points, All-Star Jimmy Butler had 19 points and 12 assists in his return to the lineup, and the Chicago Bulls continued their mastery over the Toronto Raptors in a 105-94 victory on Tuesday night.
Taj Gibson had 14 points and Rajon Rondo added 12 to help the Bulls beat the Raptors for the 11th straight time. Toronto's last win in the series was Dec. 31, 2013.
Chicago led by as many as 23 points and never trailed in the final three quarters to snap a three-game skid.
Kyle Lowry scored 22 points to lead the Raptors, who lost their third straight and fell one-half game behind idle Atlanta for the No. 4 seed in the Eastern Conference. DeMar DeRozan was limited to 18 points – 10 below his season average. He was whistled for his second technical found in the final minute and ejected from the game.
A Forest Grove woman is missing from home.
Carol Wallace was last seen leaving her house on Tuesday, January 30th. Her phone shows activity in the Salem area that night.
Police are concerned for her safety. You’re asked to contact dispatchers at (503) 629-0111 if you see Wallace.
— Jeremy Scott
A man said he crashed his car right through the front door of a home north of Boston on Tuesday morning because he'd blacked out after donating blood.
The unidentified man told Boston 25 News that he had donated blood to a hospital earlier and that while he was driving on East Emerson Street in Melrose, he blacked out.
After regaining consciousness, he said he realized his sedan had crashed through the front door of someone’s home.
The homeowner was contacted by a neighbor who alerted him to the incident.
No one was injured in the home and the driver sustained only minor injuries, Boston 25 News added.
April 24 (Reuters) - Carriage Services Inc:
* CARRIAGE SERVICES ANNOUNCES FIRST QUARTER 2018 RECORD RESULTS AND LOWERS ROLLING FOUR QUARTER OUTLOOK
* Q1 REVENUE ROSE 7.7 PERCENT TO $73.4 MILLION
* SEES ROLLING FOUR QUARTER REVENUES $274 MILLION - $277 MILLION
* SEES ROLLING Q4 ADJUSTED DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE $1.80 - $1.85
* LOWERING MIDPOINT OF ROLLING FOUR QUARTER OUTLOOK RANGES ON REVENUE BY 2.5% & ADJUSTED DILUTED EPS BY 9.9% Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reuters.Briefs@thomsonreuters.com)
April 13 Federal National Mortgage Association -
* Fannie Mae - announces results of its second reperforming loan sale transaction
* Fannie Mae - DLJ Mortgage Capital, Inc. Was winning bidder on all four pools, and transaction is expected to close on may 25, 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Copper prices eased in early Asian trading, with investors cautious ahead of the outcome of a two-day meeting where the U.S Federal Reserve is expected to hike interest rates and give clues on its policy outlook for the rest of the year. The U.S. central bank is scheduled to release its interest rate decision at 1800 GMT on Wednesday at the conclusion of its policy meeting.
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) – Police are investigating the slaying of a man found shot at an Alabama apartment complex.
Birmingham police say officers were called Sunday evening to the HighPointe Apartments complex. The victim was found shot in one of the apartments.
Al.com reports that police say their preliminary investigation shows the slaying may have results from an argument over a gambling debt or a dice game.
Police have not released the name of the victim.
A woman’s decomposing body was found in October in a wooded area at the same apartment complex. The woman was identified as 34-year-old Ieasha Shakinna Abrams, but the cause of her death has not been determined.
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - A Southwest Airlines pilot has been arrested on a weapons charge in New York after airport security officers found a loaded handgun in his carry-on bag.
Albany County Sheriff Craig Apple says 55-year-old Erik Gibson was slated to pilot a flight to Tampa, Florida, on Monday morning when Transportation Security Administration officers found the gun during routine screening.
Apple says Gibson, who's from Louisiana, told authorities he forgot he was carrying the gun. He had flown to Albany from New Orleans on Sunday but had gone through a crew line that didn't have security screening.
Apple said Gibson was charged with misdemeanor weapon possession and released on $200 bail.
Officials don't know if he has a lawyer, and Southwest didn't reply to an email seeking comment.
It was the second gun found by Albany baggage screeners in four weeks.
April 3 Healthsouth Corp -
* HealthSouth Corporation and Memorial Hospital at Gulfport launch joint venture to own and operate inpatient rehabilitation hospital
* Memorial to continue to have ownership interest in new operation,services to be provided as HealthSouth rehabilitation hospital of Gulfport Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Feb 2 (Reuters) - GOLDBACH GROUP AG:
* ‍TAKEOVER OFFER FOR GOLDBACH GROUP AG - PUBLICATION OF OFFER PROSPECTUS​
* OFFER PERIOD COMMENCES ON TUESDAY, 19 FEBRUARY AND LASTS UNTIL FRIDAY, 16 MARCH 2018
* ‍BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF GOLDBACH GROUP AG IS RECOMMENDING THAT SHAREHOLDERS ACCEPT​
* TAMEDIA - ‍IS OFFERING CHF 35.50 FOR EACH SHARE OF GOLDBACH GROUP AG, LESS ANY DIVIDEND PAID PRIOR TO SETTLEMENT OF TENDER OFFER​
* ‍BEAT CURTI AND VERAISON SICAV, TWO LARGEST SHAREHOLDERS OF GOLDBACH GROUP, PROMISED TO TENDER THEIR SHARES
* ‍COMPANIES ARE ALSO PLANNING TO EXPAND OUT-OF-HOME ADVERTISING SEGMENT TOGETHER WITH NEO ADVERTISING AG
* ‍TAMEDIA WILL ALSO ACQUIRE A MAJORITY INTEREST IN NEO ADVERTISING AG​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
A funeral insurer has been accused of falsely presenting itself as an Indigenous corporation and ripping off Aboriginal families, the banking royal commission has heard. Aboriginal Community Benefit Fund chief executive Bryn Jones is not Aboriginal, and told the commission the only Indigenous people who worked for the company are a handful of sales women who had been hired to target land council meetings. Mr Jones also admitted he has no qualifications or prior experience in insurance.
Dec 12 (Reuters) - Shenzhen Hepalink Pharmaceutical Co Ltd
* Says Shenzhen-based biotechnology unit gets phase II clinical trial approval for small molecule innovative drugs, which is used for treatment of chronic liver disease, from U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Source text in Chinese:goo.gl/4HDV9r
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
TEWKSBURY, MA (WHDH) - A dump truck driver was injured Monday after slamming into a home in Tewksbury.
The truck crashed into a home on Shawsheen Street, causing serious damage.
The truck driver suffered minor injuries. It’s not clear if anyone was inside the home at the time of the crash.
Fire crews have responded to the scene.
The cause of the crash was not immediately clear.
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William Cohan, Vanity Fair special correspondent & “Why Wall Street Matters” author, and John Ryding, former Bear Stearns economist, discuss the warning signs of another financial stability crisis on the 10 year anniversary of the bailout of Bear Stear...
POMONA >> Dr. Daniel R. Wilson knew when he and his wife walked onto the Western University of Health Sciences campus in late 2015 that this would be his next post. “Sandy and I got a sense of feeling of home, the feeling that this was a place for educating young health professionals in a very congenial environment.
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This video highlights what operators have to do with their network transformation strategy if they want to take on a greater role in the digital services market, especially to get ready for future of 5G enabled services such as smart cities, eMBB, uRLLC, VR, IoT and similar applications. It also advises on the challenges in migrating to the cloud-based networks as ...
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Apple will release a new watch face inspired by the rainbow pride flag for the Apple Watch, reportedly available Monday June 4, according to 9to5 Mac.
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The special pride face was first hinted at in the iOS 11.3 beta version of Apple's iPhone and iPad operating system. With the release of Apple's latest OS updates on Tuesday, iOS 11.4 and watchOS 4.3.1, 9to5Mac found code in the iOS suggesting the new face is inspired by a rainbow flag. It also found video assets in watchOS showing bands of colour, which will reportedly move if you tap the display.
The new watch face will likely be announced during Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) starting next week.
No, he will listen to his constituents and the 48th District’s needs. Rouda will fight for us in Congress. This is especially important regarding the environment — an issue near and dear to my heart. Rouda was recently endorsed by the Sierra Club and has made combating climate change one of his main legislative priorities. He will fight for the protection of our beautiful California coastline by advocating for stricter environmental protection laws.
× Suspects sought: “Large quantity” of cell phones taken during armed robbery of AT&T store
MEQUON — Mequon police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred Friday, October 6th at the AT&T store located on Port Washington Road near Mequon Road.
According to police, employees of the store reported that shortly after opening the store for business, two individuals, dressed all in black, exited a tan minivan and entered the store through the front doors of the business. A third subject remained in the van.
The two suspects robbed the store of a large quantity of cell phones. A handgun was displayed during the commission of the robbery.
Witnesses report that a second vehicle and fourth subject were involved in the robbery. The vehicle was described as a silver sedan. This vehicle assisted the suspects in leaving the scene of the robbery.
The Mequon Police Department is investigating the robbery and ask that anyone with information contact the Mequon Police Department at 262-242-3500.
TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – Meet Noeleene, Sharon, and Jenn, three friends that work at Albany Med and have formed a traditional Irish band called Triskele.
They say a fundamental difference between them and other Irish bands, is that they only sing Irish music, year-round.
NEWS10 ABC’s Jimmy Marlow came over for a lesson on how to pronounce some basic Irish terms properly.
Noeleen was born in Ireland and was taught the history and culture through stories before moving to the U.S.
“Everyone will be wearing green this weekend, some will enjoy a few adult beverages,” Noeleen Drucknmiller said. “Before the festivities begin, practice saying Happy St. Patrick’s Day in the right language, “Faw La Lah La Paw Rig.”
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Progressives marked the International Day of Human Rights at the Bonifacio Shrine in Manila. A mural created by artist group UgatLahi was one of the highlights in the program.
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A Dover woman who left her pets in an unheated apartment and was cited for animal cruelty may not have realized help was available. According to Somersworth Police, Mariah MacLeod, 34, was charged on Dec. 2 with cruelty to animals, after it was determined she was keeping a cat and a small dog at a friend's unoccupied apartment in Somersworth, even after the heat had been turned off.
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The No. 11 ranked Zimbabwe will play hosts to Afghanistan, ranked right above them, for a 5-ODI series with the first game to be played at the Harare Sports Club in Harare on Thursday. Afghanistan are ahead in the
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"She asked me to do that," Ramsey, a Blountville Republican, said in a phone interview. "I've known Diane for almost 20 years. ... I've always admired her, her tenacity, her backbone, her conservative philosophy. I knew her in the (state) House. She was one of those in 2002, when the leader wouldn't do it, who ran against (former state House Speaker) Jimmy Naifeh. She lost of course, but it was symbolic. In 2004, I talked her into running for the (state) Senate."
Black, a Gallatin Republican, won the state Senate seat and helped give Republicans their first majority in the state Senate. She entered the gubernatorial race in early August.
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How the biggest gambler in Vegas stole Giancana's girl and lost over $20M When Edward “Tiger Mike” Davis succumbed after a 10-year battle against prostate cancer last month, Sin City became slightly less sinful. The oil tycoon, who died at the age of...
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WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump will be meeting with the families of the victims of the Santa Fe school shooting during a visit to the state Thursday. White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders made the announcement at the White House briefing Wednesday. The president will be traveling to Houston and Dallas on Thursday.
AUSTIN, Texas (AP)  A lawyer defending right-wing radio host and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones in a child custody dispute says Jones is a "performance artist" whose on-air persona differs from the private man.
Attorney Randall Wilhite said at a recent pretrial hearing that evaluating Jones based on his on-air comments is like judging Jack Nicholson based on his role as the Joker in "Batman."
The Austin American-Statesman reports (http://atxne.ws/2pGyXLz ) that Kelly Jones described her ex-husband at a recent pretrial hearing in Austin as "not a stable person." She's seeking sole or joint custody of their children, ages 14, 12 and 9.
Jury selection in the case began Monday.
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KNOXVILLE, Iowa (AP) -- Authorities say two men walked away after their aircraft plunged more than 500 feet before crashing near an airport in south-central Iowa.
The crash was reported about 1:45 p.m. Monday near the Knoxville Airport at Knoxville in Marion County. Jeff Jorgenson says he and pilot Miles Loomis had just taken off when their gyroplane stalled and began falling. Gyroplanes also are referred to as gyrocopters.
Jorgenson says the aircraft hit some power lines just before it struck the ground. He and Loomis were treated for minor injuries.
Some residents of Guam gathered Sunday to pray for peace following North Korea's threat to ready plans for an attack on the western Pacific island by mid-August. Guam is a U.S. territory and home to major military installations in the Asia Pacific region. But visitors continued to enjoy the island's tropical beaches and historic parks. VOA's Zlatica Hoke reports.
ARLINGTON, MA (WHDH) - Police in Arlington are searching for a missing teenager who may be in the Lynn area.
Officials say Amber Parks, 16, was last seen on Feb. 5. She was last seen wearing light blue jeans and a gray sweatshirt.
Parks is 5-foot-3 and 180 pounds.
Anyone who has any information about Parks’ whereabouts is asked to contact Arlington Police.
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* Nova Lifestyle reschedules fourth quarter and year end earnings results to April 12, 2017
* Nova Lifestyle Inc - will file for an extension due to additional time and work needed to prepare annual report form 10-k
* Nova Lifestyle- extention to prepare 10-K in relation to company's sale of China based assets in 2016
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Fire damages worship hall in Olympia for second time
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — An early morning fire has heavily damaged a place of worship in Olympia that was targeted by arson earlier this year.
The Olympia Fire Department said on Twitter that the blaze began at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses around 3:15 a.m. Tuesday.
It's the same place that was damaged in an early morning fire in March. Olympia Police released surveillance video of the arsonist in that fire hoping for leads but no arrests have been made in that case.
KIRO-TV reports that a person of interest was taken into custody several blocks from Tuesday's fire.
No one was inside the church at the time.
Authorities are investigating.
On April 15, the Alaska House of Representatives voted 22-17 to impose Alaska's first income tax in 37 years. House Bill 115 heads to a reluctant Senate, and its legislative future is uncertain.
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A huge fire has razed down a makeshift camp for internally displaced persons [IDP] in Mogadishu, Somali capital on Saturday, killing one child while several still missing.
The inferno started at the Jamacadaha [Universities] village in Hodon district and winds spread it rapidly through the area, burning 10 IDP camps.
The cause of the fire remains unclear but an electrical fault is blamed for the tragedy.
Firefighters eventually put out the fire which sent a plume of smoke into the air, according to the residents who spoke to Radio Shabelle.
Historians and music fans have long known that the cradle of American popular music is nestled in the Deep South, roughly inside a triangle that extends from Memphis to Nashville, south to New Orleans. North Alabama, and Muscle Shoals in particular, is one of the most important - and popular - points on the eastern side of the triangle.
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(CNN) During an overseas trip in 2015, Rear Adm. Ronny Jackson, the White House physician, was intoxicated and banged on the hotel room door of a female employee, according to four sources familiar with the allegation.
The incident became so noisy, one source familiar with the allegation told CNN, that the Secret Service stopped him out of concern that he would wake then-President Barack Obama.
Two sources who previously worked in the White House Medical Unit described the same incident, with one former staffer telling CNN that it was "definitely inappropriate, in the middle of the night," and that it made the woman uncomfortable.
At the time, the incident was reported up the chain of command, and it is one of multiple drunken episodes involving Jackson on overseas trips, according to a source familiar.
Members of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee have been working through all of the allegations, but have not substantiated the claims, with little documentation available to corroborate them.
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — West Michigan high school basketball teams have made the mid-season turn and are setting their sights on postseason play and conference championships.
24 Hour News 8 sent crews to several games across West Michigan Friday night.
Grand Rapids Catholic Central took on Spring Lake in an O-K Blue Conference showdown, with the Lakers trailing the Cougars by one game in the conference standings. Unfortunately for Spring Lake, they were unable to make up the difference and fell 59-40.
West Ottawa was able to stay undefeated in conference play, knocking off Hudsonville 60-41.
In a non-conference matchup, Forest Hills Central was able to take down East Grand Rapids, 54-45.
Hamilton women’s basketball knocked off Unity Christian 44-32.
**Watch highlights from each of these games in the above video.**
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While LeBron James was inking a four-year, $153.3 million blockbuster deal with the Lakers, his left-behind Cavaliers teammate Kevin Love was working on his “cornhole” game in the Hamptons.
Love, who is 6-foot-10, was in a cabana at Gurney’s Beach Club in Montauk with Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model girlfriend, Kate Bock.
“They played cornhole on the beach for hours,” said a spy.
Upstairs at Corso Coffee Bar, Cindy Crawford and hubby Rande Gerber were enjoying iced coffees.
MOSCOW (Sputnik) — The clashes broke out between the two opposing gangs in the prison of the city of Manaus, according to the O Globo newspaper.
Sergio Fontes, head of security of the state of Amazonas, said that the death toll as a result of the riot could rise, the newspaper added.
Armed with a memorandum of grievances and dressed in traditional Khoisan attire, Chief Khoisan SA spoke out yesterday against the alleged harsh treatment he and his followers received after security staff at the Union Buildings in Pretoria denied them access.
The chief and his followers left Port Elizabeth on foot on November 13 for the journey to the Union Buildings to hand over a list of demands to either President Jacob Zuma or his deputy, Cyril Ramaphosa. They arrived on November 30. “We were treated worse than a dog,” Chief Khoisan SA said.
“We are dressed in our traditional attire but they [security] expected us to wear suits.
“They did not allow us to enter the Union Buildings. They said we were inappropriately dressed.
“We are here to deliver a memorandum to the president or his deputy. We are not returning without seeing them.”
The Sharon Police Department adopted a racial profiling policy to stop any potential discrimination at the city board meeting Monday night.
In other news, Sharon School informed the city board they were going to pave the walking track at the school.
Meanwhile, sealed bids to buy old trucks from the Public Works department were taken until the meeting’s end.
The Sharon City Board also agreed to buy a table of 10 for $380 at the Weakley County Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet April 21st.
Sharon resident Randy Edwards donated a section of land on South Woodlawn to be used for the town’s community center.
The next Sharon City Board meeting is March 13th.
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Mixed results for Quesnel’s Two Rivers Boxing club in Fort St. John on Friday night.
59 year old James “Old Man” Mott won a unanimous decision over his opponent, Ray Brown, of Grande Prairie.
And Emmitt Emblau, who just turned 11, lost a split decision.
It was still a spirited impressive effort however as his opponent was a couple of years older as well as a foot taller and 10 pounds heavier.
March 29 Synovus Financial Corp will buy the financial unit of outdoor goods retailer Cabela's Inc , a source familiar with the matter told Reuters.
Synovus will keep the deposits held by the unit and resell its credit-card portfolio to Capital One Financial Corp, the source said.
The unit, called World's Foremost Bank, was supposed to be bought by Capital One last year, but the deal wasn't able to get timely regulatory approval. (Reporting by Nikhil Subba in Bengaluru; Editing by Maju Samuel)
WWE's Bella Twins spotted at hot new Syracuse eatery (photos)
WWE Divas Brie and Nikki Bella, also known as the Bella Twins, were spotted in Syracuse on Saturday.
The wrestling superstars flew into Syracuse on Saturday after attending Long Island's ACE Comic Con on Friday. While in town, they made a stop at hot new downtown eatery Glazed and Confused, a specialty doughnut shop known for its Dizzy Pig donut.
Glazed and Confused owner Paul Valenti told NewsChannel 9 that he knows a friend of the Bellas, who brought them into the bakery for a surprise visit.
Later on, the twins were seen sitting courtside at Syracuse basketball's game against Colgate at the Carrier Dome. They told syracuse.com they were visiting family in the area; their sister-in-law Lauren "Lola" Garcia is a lifestyle blogger originally from Syracuse.
Garcia, who's married to the Bellas' brother J.J., recently shared a photo while apple-picking at the Beak & Skiff Apple Orchard in LaFayette, N.Y.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Excelsior Mining Corp:
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Jeremy Hunt has been accused of spending £44,000 on a bathroom
The South West Surrey MP allegedly demanded the upgrade complete with sensor-activated lights so he can shower after cycling 10 minutes to work.
Multi-millionaire Mr Hunt’s new bathroom is said to have a walk-in power shower, a designer toilet, recessed shelves and lighting, vanity mirrors and floor-to-ceiling dark grey tiles which would not look out of place in a Hollywood star’s home.
The bathroom is in the new £25million Department of Health’s headquarters in Victoria, central London, where staff showers are situated near to bike racks in the basement.
He is accused of demanding the private suite in his top-floor office so he did not need to shower in the same place as staff.
Cordero, former chair of the Federal Maritime Commission and longtime figure in the shipping industry, was chosen Friday to run the Port of Long Beach. Cordero's experience is deep, his expertise established.
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The Limestone County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) are asking people to avoid certain areas due to damages to homes, trees and power lines down.
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CHICOPEE, Mass. (Mass Appeal) – The American Flag, our National symbol of freedom, flies high in the sky and today is dedicated to that symbol. Superintendent of the Soldiers Home Bennett Walsh and World War II Veteran Hector Page talked about what the American Flag means to them.
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At least two people were killed and seeral others injured, including the suspected gunman, in a shooting on Wednesday at a United Parcel Service facility in San Francisco, local media reported.
San Francisco police on Twitter confirmed a shooting had taken place and advised people to avoid the area.
The suspect was hospitalized in police custody, local media reported.
Victims were taken to the Priscilla Chan and Mark Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, spokesman Brent Andrew said. He said he could not say how many patients were taken to the hospital or give their conditions.
The shooting occurred in the area of a United Parcel Service facility, CBS San Francisco and other local media outlets reported, citing authorities. A San Francisco police representative could not immediately be reached for comment.
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Theresa May said she’d made her decision “with reluctance”. It was hard to believe. She looked about as reluctant as a pitbull sniffing a pork chop.
When it was announced that the Prime Minister would be making an urgent statement outside 10 Downing Street, Westminster was beside itself. In the past, Mrs May had insisted there would be no election before 2020. So could her statement be about Scotland? Northern Ireland? Surely she wasn’t about to resign?
Chicago saw a very different kind of protest against President Donald Trump over the weekend and many are probably hoping this doesn't catch on.Hundreds of protesters gathered along the Chicago River, dropped their pants and mooned Trump Tower.The group organized on Facebook Activists said their "cheeky" statement is a different approach to political activism. They sent a message to President Trump for refusing to release his tax returns.
Zendaya steps out in a gold outfit while leaving The Today Show on Monday morning (December 11) in New York City.
The 21-year-old actress was dressed appropriately as her new movie The Greatest Showman just received three Golden Globes nominations, including one for Best Picture – Musical or Comedy.
“Today’s accidental reference…Golden Globes✨,” Zendaya captioned photos of her in the outfit.
Zendaya changed into two more outfits that morning while continuing her press day, which included an appearance on Live! with Kelly & Ryan.
FYI: Zendaya is wearing a Giuseppe di Morabito gold coat dress. She then changed into a Mary Katrantzou polka-dotted dress with Casadei shoes. Her third outfit is a Stella Jean Resort striped top and colorful skirt with Casadei shoes.
Learn about the importance of bees to your backyard garden and how to cultivate them in "Basics of Beekeeping" at the Asheboro Public Library, 201 Worth St. on Wednesday, Feb. 22, at 6:30 p.m. Carol Kivett of the Randolph County Beekeeper Association will talk about how the insects make your garden bloom, take a look at supplies you need to host a hive and answer questions about beekeeping.
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Noble Could Avoid Its First Default. It Won't. Here's Why.
Noble Group is on a collision course with its first note default Tuesday. The shrunken commodities trader has warned it would not pay its $379 million bond in the hopes of preserving its assets for a complicated, controversial $3.5 billion debt restructure that would massively dilute the stake of current shareholders. Bloomberg's Ramy Inocencio explains on "Bloomberg Daybreak: Asia." (Source: Bloomberg)
Kadri scored a goal and assisted on the game-winning tally in overtime against Washington on Monday.
Kadri has been tasked with slowing down Washington's top line, and while it hasn't been a complete success, Toronto sports a 2-1 series lead. It's also difficult to discredit Kadri after his significant role in Monday's Game 3 comeback win. Keeping his defensive responsibilities in mind, the center's offensive numbers might continue to be hit or miss, but Kadri's been finding ways to score all year long while matching up against the opposition's best players.
James Jones believes that New York Jets head coach Todd Bowles should win coach of the year because they were predicted not to win this season, but already have two wins.
Panaji : BJP said it was ready to contest 37 out of 40 Assembly constituencies in Goa on its own in the elections this year. “We have held Vijay Sankalp rallies in 35 constituencies. At present we are ready to contest 37 constituencies on our own without any kind of alliance,” its state general secretary Sadanand Tanawade said here.
The ruling party is currently selecting candidates.Reacting to media reports about Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party (MGP) aligning with the rebel RSS leader Subhash Velingkar’s Goa Suraksha Manch, Tanawade said MGP was yet to withdraw its support to the BJP-led Goa government. “We have learnt about their alliance with GSM through media. They are yet to formally inform us about their pre-poll tie-up,” Tanawade said. MGP leaders last month criticised the Chief MinisterLaxmikant Parsekar openly, which led to sacking of two MGP ministers. PTI
Jeanne R. Weil, 74, of Danbury, CT, formerly of New Canaan, CT, passed away Sunday evening, May 20, 2018 at Danbury Hospital. She was the wife of Mark Weil.
Besides her husband, survivors include her son: Jason Weil of Virginia. Her granddaughter: Caitlyn Weil. Her siblings: Richard (Butch) Medeiros and his wife, Judy, of Honolulu, Hawaii; Neil Re and his wife, Sandy, of Trumbull; and Mark Re and his wife, Corrine, of Norwalk.
She was predeceased by her parents, Americo and Angeline Re and her brother, Christopher Re.
A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 9, 2018 at St. Aloysius Church, 21 Cherry St., New Canaan, CT.
Contributions in Jeanne’s memory may be made to the Danbury Hospital Development Fund, c/o Western CT Health Network Foundation, 24 Hospital Ave., Danbury, CT 06810.
For further information or to express your condolences online, go to www.thegreenfuneralhome.com.
AMSTERDAM, April 24 (Reuters) - A Dutch tax on dividends was “decisive” for Unilever in deciding whether it would choose the Netherlands or Britain as its base, according to memos released by the Dutch government as part of a domestic political row on Tuesday.
Prime Minister Mark Rutte’s government announced it would scrap the 15 percent withholding tax on dividends when it came to power in October. Unilever had announced in March it had chosen the Netherlands, and not Britain, to house its headquarters. (Reporting by Toby Sterling, editing by G Crosse)
An 18-year-old man sobbed bitterly in court this afternoon after he was arraigned under arrest, charged with attacking his brother with a knife.
Dwayne Zammit of Fgura was arraigned before magistrate Marseanne Farrugia by inspector Chantelle Casha earlier today, accused of stabbing this brother in the hand and grievously injuring him.
Zammit pleaded not guilty. His lawyer argued that he was defending himself and that the injuries suffered by the other party could have been self inflicted. He requested bail.
The court granted bail against a 3rd party guarantee of €5,000 after his father stepped in as a guarantor. A protection order was issued in favour of the alleged victim, with the court prohibiting the accused from going to the Fgura area.
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The U.S. military says that an American soldier has died as a result of injuries sustained during a vehicle incident in eastern Afghanistan.
A statement released by the U.S. forces on Tuesday says that two other American service members were injured in the incident, which took place in eastern Nangarhar province on Monday.
According to the statement, the U.S. forces were not in contact with enemy forces at the time. It says the injured soldiers are receiving medical treatment.
The statement added that U.S. Gen. John Nicholson, commander of the U.S. troops in Afghanistan, expressed his deepest sympathies and prayers to the families and friends of the fallen and injured service members.
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It provides no further information. The military did not identify the dead service member.
JOHANNESBURG, March 30 Drought conditions associated with an El Nino weather pattern are likely to reoccur in a few months time, the South African government said on Thursday.
"The next summer season has increased the likelihood for the development of El Nino conditions which are often associated with drought and water scarcity as seen recently in South Africa," the government said in a statement.
The previous El Nino, which faded in May of last year, brought widespread drought to southern Africa, hitting crop production and fuelling inflation across the region while leaving millions in need of food aid. (Reporting by Ed Stoddard; Editing by Susan Fenton)
In view of Imre Speizer, Research Analyst at Westpac, NZD/JPY has potential to retest the 79 area.
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“The yen performed well during the past week, thanks to its status as a “safe-haven” currency during tensions on the Korean peninsula (as debatable as that is given Japan’s geographical proximity).”
“It’s a reasonably busy week ahead in Japan with GDP on Monday, final June IP on Wednesday and trade data for July on Thursday. GDP will be the key focus, with partials certainly highlighting a pickup in growth in Q2.”
“3 months ahead: The BOJ’s defacto tapering of its asset purchases should be yen supportive. In addition, the Japanese economy is seeing a pickup in consumer activity, mitigating any slippage in external demand. The 84 area should cap this cross during the quarter ahead.”
PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Eagles coach Doug Pederson has confirmed that star quarterback Carson Wentz has a torn left ACL and will miss rest of the season and playoffs.
Wentz, a favorite in the NFL MVP race, had an MRI on Monday that confirmed the severity of the injury. Wentz was hurt late in the third quarter at Los Angeles. Backup Nick Foles rallied the Eagles (11-2) to a win that secured the NFC East title and put them in first place in the conference with three games remaining.
The Eagles have overcome several key injuries and now have to move forward without their most indispensable player. Nine-time Pro Bowl left tackle Jason Peters, return specialist/running back Darren Sproles, star linebacker Jordan Hicks and special-teams captain Chris Maragos already went down for the season.
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Tara Haskins is principal of the new girls-only charter school approved by the Missouri Charter Public School Commission. Kansas City Girls Preparatory Academy
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Port Hope Mayor Bob Sanderson doesn't often suggest YouTube sites to visit but, for previews of Stephen King's It, he made an exception at the most recent council meeting.
The trailer is up on YouTube, Sanderson said. And if you check it out, you may catch scenes of Port Hope's downtown, where certain scenes were filmed last July.
Recognizable streetscapes are on view, as well as a good shot of Memorial Park.
The actual film is slated for release Sept. 8, the mayor added.
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It has been decades since "Clueless," but Alicia Silverstone is still looking stylish on her new TV show, "American Woman." Paramount Network
There isn't a moment to breathe between the ending of the spring television season and the beginning of the summer one. Yes, year-round programming is the new normal.
From Marvel's "Cloak and Dagger" to Ryan Murphy's "Pose," these are the coolest picks for the hot months.
Hamilton police say a "suspicious note" threatening violence against Elizabeth Bagshaw Elementary School led to a hold and secure Monday.
The note, which included a "possible threat made of violence towards the school," was found inside the 350 Albright Rd. building just after 10 a.m., police said in a news release.
Police said they were contacted by school administrators about the note after they had gathered information.
The school was placed in a "hold and secure" position while police investigated. They determined there was no actual threat.
While studying abroad in Australia, Haylee Webster managed to capture an amazing moment on camera.
Weber was on a shark diving expedition on a Calypso Star Charter boat in Port Lincoln when she filmed a shark jumping out of the water – much like a dolphin – to grab some bait.
Haylee told Storyful that cage diving with great whites had always been a dream of hers and she decided to make it a reality as a part of her last adventure in Australia before heading home to the United States.
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Incident In Charlottesville Will Make Us Stronger, Gov. McAuliffe Says David Greene talks to Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe about the protests in Charlottesville. Some say the police didn't do enough to prevent the attack by a white nationalist that left one person dead.
HALIFAX — For the first time, electricity has been sent between Newfoundland and Nova Scotia through the new Maritime Link.
The 500-megawatt transmission line was tested Friday, but won't go into commercial operation until early in the New Year.
Rick Janega, the CEO of Emera Newfoundland and Labrador, calls the test an historic accomplishment and the culmination of almost seven years of work.
The project includes two 170-kilometre subsea cables across the Cabot Strait, with almost 50 kilometres of overland transmission in Nova Scotia and more than 300 kilometres of overland transmission in Newfoundland.
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - President Donald Trump is weighing in on Virginia’s governor’s race.
Trump attacked Democrat Ralph Northam on immigration issues in a tweet late Thursday, accusing Northam of “fighting” on behalf of violent MS-13 gang members. Trump urged Virginians to vote for Republican Ed Gillespie.
Gillespie - a consummate Washington insider - has sought to keep Trump at arm’s length throughout the campaign while also trying to rally Trump supporters with hard-edged attacks on Northam over immigration.
Northam responded on Twitter he’s been expecting Trump’s attack and asked supporters for donations.
Virginia is just one of two states electing governors this year, a swing state contest viewed as a possible referendum on Trump’s first year in office.
MS-13 has become a target of Trump in seeking support for a broader immigration crackdown.
"Not another of those horrible modern operas!" my mother used to say when she caught me glued to Britten’s Peter Grimes on the gramophone. Her adjective is indicative of a persistent and widespread prejudice, but one that is gradually weakening its grip.
Modern opera is no longer considered "horrible" or box-office poison in the same way it was 30 years ago – partly because composers have learnt that audiences need to be seduced rather than bludgeoned, and partly because successful "experimental" film scores and adventures in the rock avant-garde have made the broader public’s ears generally more tolerant of a range of musical idioms.
A number of 20th-century works by Berg, Janceck, Poulenc, Britten and Henze can now be said to constitute a canon of mainstream classics. Two Americans, Philip Glass and John Adams, have broken boundaries and drawn new audiences to opera houses with globally...
GRAND RAPIDS, MI - Traffic on westbound I-196 is slowed after a semi-truck rolled over in the median.
The left lane is blocked.
The crash was reported around 3 p.m. on I-196 near Maryland Avenue NE, just before Fuller Avenue.
The truck was hauling steel.
Police and firefighters are on the scene. The extent of any injuries was not immediately available.
In this enhanced episode it's winter in Michigan, the temperature is falling, and the cases keep rolling in!
Senior Airman Gavin Payton, a 386th Expeditionary Force Support Squadron rations team member, catches a box in a storeroom Dec. 22, 2016 at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. The 386th EFSS Airmen worked quickly to ensure the tri-walls of holiday food items would be ready in time to ship to forward-deployed service members before Christmas. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Andrew Park)
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A man has died following a collision between a motorbike and car on the main Buncrana to Derry road in Co Donegal.
A man has died following a collision between a motorbike and car on the main Buncrana to Derry road in Co Donegal.
Man killed in collision between motorbike and car
The incident happened at around 5.30pm at Castleforward.
The man, who was in his 50s, was taken to Altnagelvin Hospital but was pronounced dead a short time later.
The driver of the car was uninjured.
A garda spokesman said the road is currently closed to facilitate an examination by forensics.
Motorists travelling from the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open in Ballyliffin are being diverted through Carndonagh, Muff and Quigley's Point.
Gardaí appealed for witnesses to contact Buncrana Garda Station on 074-9320540, the Garda Confidential Telephone Line on 1800 666 111 or any garda station.
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Fed. Circ. Rebuke Of PTAB Interpretation May Aid Patentees
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 8:13 PM EDT) -- A recent Federal Circuit decision chastising the Patent Trial and Appeal Board for using an "unreasonably broad" reading of a patent could push the board to interpret patent claims more narrowly, which may help patent owners facing validity challenges, attorneys say.
The PTAB currently gives the claims of patents their “broadest reasonable interpretation” when it reviews them, but in a Sept. 26 decision, the appeals court said that the board’s reading of an oil drilling tool patent stretched that standard too far and became unreasonable....
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PARIS (AP) — French police say an 8-year-old girl was killed and at least five people were injured when a driver slammed his car into the sidewalk cafe of a pizza restaurant in a small town east of Paris.
An official with the national gendarme service said the driver was arrested soon after the incident Monday night in the town of Sept-Sorts.
The official said it is unclear whether the act was deliberate. The official was not authorized to be publicly named according to police policy.
An Algerian man drove his car into a group of French soldiers last week, and a truck attack in the French city of Nice left 86 people dead a little more than a year ago. Several other countries have seen cars used as weapons in recent years.
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Taylor Featherston has been a member of the Tampa Bay Rays since June 9. With one swing of the bat on Tuesday, he helped the team make history. When the Tampa Bay Rays purchased Taylor Featherston from the Philadelphia Phillies, it was a move that was collectively met with indifference.
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JITTERS over Italy's political crisis and its impact on the overall direction of the eurozone plus renewed concerns over US-China trade tensions set the Singapore bourse on risk-off mode, with the benchmark slipping well below the 3,500 mark on Wednesday.
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Bank of America Corp Chief Executive Brian Moynihan said second-quarter markets revenue from sales and trading will likely be flat compared with a year earlier, depending on what happens in June.
NEW YORK: Bank of America Corp Chief Executive Brian Moynihan said second-quarter markets revenue from sales and trading will likely be flat compared with a year earlier, depending on what happens in June.
Speaking at an investor conference on Wednesday, Moynihan also said the bank will continue to benefit from using share buybacks to dispose of excess capital because its stock "is still cheap."
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BEIJING (AP) — An explosion at a chemical plant in eastern China has killed four people, a state news agency reported Sunday.
Six other people were injured in the blast Saturday at the Jinshan Chemical Plant Co., in Linshu County in Shandong province southeast of Beijing, the Xinhua News Agency said.
The company's owner was in police custody and the cause of the blast is under investigation, Xinhua said.
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Former TimesNow news anchor Arnab Goswami’s new media venture Republic TV, scheduled to be launched over the next few weeks, has apparently been sent a legal notice by an unnamed “media group”. Goswami took to YouTube to issue his response to the group, leaving no one guessing about its identity.
The main contention of the legal notice, Goswami says, is the rights to the catchphrase he used as anchor of the vastly popular Newshour show on TimesNow – “nation wants to know”.
His response? “Every Indian has a right to use that phrase. And this phrase comes from the heart. Every Indian, through his or her questioning spirit, can use the phrase ‘nation wants to know’. I ask the people of India today: should I stop using this phrase because this media group threatens to imprison me if I do?”
Goswami’s new venture has succeeded in being in the news regularly well before its launch. TimesNow continues to lead most viewership ratings among English news channels, despite his departure.
ValueAct Capital Management LP made its first foray in Japan by taking a 5% stake in medical-device maker Olympus Corp., the latest example of U.S.-based activist shareholders playing a bigger role in Asia.
The ValueAct investment represents a bet that Olympus has room to increase its profit and win a higher valuation from investors. Though best known among consumers for its cameras, the company gets nearly 80% of its revenue from endoscopes and other medical-imaging technology.
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Abuja – Stephen Eze on Wednesday gave voice to his disappointment at not making the Super Eagles’ Russia 2018 World Cup list, after being dropped from the trip to England.
Eze, alongside home-based forward Junior Lokosa, goalkeeper Dele Ajiboye and defender Uche Agbo were shown the exit door following a 26-man provisional list released on Wednesday.
The PFC Lokomotiv Plodiv defender took to his twitter handle @defendlikeeze thereafter to express his sadness.
“Sadly, my journey to (the) World Cup ends here.
“I am disappointed not to make the final squad, but I want to thank our coach and management for the opportunity.
“I wish my team the best and hope to join in celebrations when they bring the trophy home,” the tweet read.
The team will subsequently be reduced to 23 as they face the Three Lions of England on Saturday.
The team is also billed to face the Czech Republic in Austria on June 6 in their final friendly ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup which gets underway on June 14.(NAN)
Police: 1 dead after car strikes tree in Hartford
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Police say a 57-year-old man has died after driving through a front yard and crashing into a tree in Hartford.
Authorities say the man's car left the road at an intersection at about 1:30 a.m. Monday and missed striking a house before coming to a stop at the tree.
The driver was pronounced dead at the scene. His name has not been released.
There were no other occupants in his vehicle.
Police are still investigating.
Police say it was the 10th fatal crash in the city this year.
Jake Johnson gives us a sneak peek at season premiere episode of NEW GIRL, airing APR 10 only on FOX!
Although most people buy printer ink cartridges, it’s easy to make a bad purchase. A poor printer will go through ink like it’s water, when it can actually cost more than vintage bubbly.
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GOVERNMENT of Zimbabwe is reported to have engaged the Israel agents to probe the White City Stadium bombing that happened during the ruling Zanu PF presidential rally recently.
Sources highly placed to the investigations said the Israel agents descended at the stadium today to start the probe.
Several political sectors have been calling for the government to engage international investigators to probe the the bombing.
More details of the probe are yet to emerge as the probe unfolds...
GENEVA (Reuters) - Muslim Rohingya continue to flee Myanmar’s Rakhine state, with 11,432 arriving in Bangladesh so far in 2018, many testifying about violence, persecution, killings and burning of their homes, the United Nations human rights chief said on Wednesday.
Zeid Ra'ad al-Hussein outgoing United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights attends the Human Rights Council one day after the U.S. announced their withdraw at the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland June 20, 2018. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse
Many Rohingya refugees also report being pressured by Myanmar authorities to accept a national verification card that says they “need to apply for citizenship”, Zeid Ra’ad al-Hussein said in a speech to the U.N. Human Rights Council.
“No amount of rhetoric can whitewash these facts. People are still fleeing persecution in Rakhine — and are even willing to risk dying at sea to escape,” Zeid told the Geneva forum.
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Today's Photo of the Day takes us the Leslie Street Spit for a view of the Toronto skyline. Submitted to our Forum by contributor Razz, this view shows the impact of Tridel's Ten York, which is now in the process of topping out on the South Core skyline.
Toronto skyline from the Leslie Street Spit, image by Forum contributor Razz
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - Archer Daniels Midland Co:
* ADM REACHES AGREEMENT TO SELL BOLIVIAN OILSEEDS OPERATIONS
* SAYS ‍UNTIL CLOSE OF DEAL, ADM WILL CONTINUE TO OPERATE ITS OILSEEDS BUSINESS IN BOLIVIA​
* SAYS REACHED AN AGREEMENT TO SELL ITS OILSEEDS OPERATIONS IN BOLIVIA TO INVERSIONES PIURANAS S.A.
* SAYS SALE ENCOMPASSES CO‘S PROCESSING FACILITY IN SANTA CRUZ DE LA SIERRA, 9 GRAIN SILOS & BOLIVIAN DISTRIBUTION BUSINESS Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
BEIJING, April 13 China's crude oil imports rose 15 percent in the first quarter compared with the same period a year earlier to 105 million tonnes, or 8.52 million barrels per day, the country's General Administration of Customs said on Thursday.
Imports of refined products edged down 0.6 percent in the first quarter from a year ago to 7.68 million tonnes. (Reporting by Meng Meng and Aizhu Chen; Editing by Kenneth Maxwell)
A 30- year-old businesswoman, Ebun Babalola, was on Friday brought before an Ado-Ekiti Magistrates’ Court for allegedly slapping a policewoman while on duty.
The accused, whose address was not provided, is being tried for assault.
According to the Police Prosecutor, Sgt. Akinwale Oriyomi, the accused committed the offence on Feb. 2 at 7.00 a.m. at Okesa Street in Ado Ekiti.
He alleged that the accused assaulted and slapped Sgt. Isekhaigbe Blessing while performing her lawful duties.
The offence contravened Section 356(1), (5) of the Criminal Code, Laws of Ekiti State 2012.
The woman, however, denied the charge and her lawyer, Mr Timilehin Omotosho, urged the court to grant her bail on liberal terms, assuring she will not jump bail.
In her ruling, Magistrate Dolapo Akosile granted the businesswoman bail in the sum of N10,000 with one surety in like sum and adjourned the case until March 3 for further hearing.
Kyrie Irving and his sister, Asia, did it real big for Father’s Day this year, coming through with a great gesture.
Kyrie and Asia teamed up with My Houzz, and hooked their father, Drederick, up with an awesome house renovation. Drederick has remained in the house they all grew up in — in West Orange, NJ — so it clearly was in need of some upgrades.
And that’s exactly what it got, in the best way. Also in the video clip are some great moments shared between Kyrie and his father.
I personally loved watching this.
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A controversial plan for a waste transfer facility in Ballinasloe was raised in the Seanad this week.
Roscommon-Galway Senator, Maura Hopkins wants the legislation changed so waste facilities would be required to undergo Environmental Impact Assessment.
It follows a public campaign by the community in Ballinasloe town against the planned facility at Poolboy, which was granted planning permission last year.
Locals are concerned about road infrastructure in the area and potential health hazards.
Indepependent MEP Marian Harkin, meanwhile, is to investigate if EU regulations have been adhered to in relation to the planed waste facility.
Bringing the matter up in the Seanad, Senator Maura Hopkins said all waste facilities should undergo environmental impact assessments, regardless of their size.
An Army staff sergeant surprised his family on the field during the University of Nebraska spring game over the weekend. Matthew Hawke’s family had been invited to stand mid-field during the pre-game coin toss and Hawke, home from a 10-month tour in Afghanistan, appeared on the field in a full University of Nebraska uniform. Before Hawke’s son flipped the coin, Hawke removed his helmet to reveal himself. From the pictures of the reunion, the family was completely caught off-guard.
Spring scrimmages are generally anticlimactic but have taken on a spirit of goodwill from this emotional reunion to Ohio State University, where a fan with muscular dystrophy was allowed to score a touchdown during the game.
DUBAI May 2 Kuwaiti telecom group Zain reported on Tuesday a three percent rise in first-quarter net profit.
The former monopoly, which operates in eight countries in the Middle East and Africa, made 38 million dinars ($124.95 million) in the three months to March 31, it said in an emailed statement.
Revenues fell 11 percent to 247 million dinars.
EFG Hermes analysts had forecast a profit of 37.41 million dinars while SICO Bahrain had forecast a 32 million dinar profit.
($1 = 0.3041 Kuwaiti dinars) (Reporting by Alexander Cornwell; editing by Jason Neely)
An Albuquerque couple caught a woman on surveillance video casing the outside of their home, but not for cars. This time, it was for flower pots.
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Officials say there are no injuries after a reported explosion overnight in Refugio, about 45 minutes southwest of Victoria.The fiery blast is believed to be from a plant in the city, but the Refugio County Sheriff's Office could not give Eyewitness News any further details.Dispatchers told ABC13 that every member of the county sheriff's office was at the scene of the blast.Resident Jake Ramirez posted video to Facebook showing the massive blaze illuminating the clouds above."It looks wild, it's pulsating," Ramirez says in his video. "Not really sure what that is...it looks beautiful, but it looks like a [expletive] fire."Images sent in by a cousin of ABC13 producer John Carreon show the fire at a distance of about 30 miles away, showing the intensity and size of the explosion.We're following this story on Eyewitness News. Watch for updates on air, online and on our mobile news app.
May 30 (OPTA) - Results from the MLB games on Wednesday (home team in CAPS)(start times are EST) BOSTON 6 Toronto 4 TOR 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 - 4 BOS 0 0 1 0 1 2 0 2 X - 6 Chicago White Sox at Cleveland in play St. Louis at Milwaukee in play Cincinnati at Arizona in play Houston at NY Yankees (18:35) Washington at Baltimore (19:05) Chicago Cubs at Pittsburgh (19:05) LA Angels at Detroit (19:10) NY Mets at Atlanta (19:35) Minnesota at Kansas City (20:15) San Francisco at Colorado (20:40) Tampa Bay at Oakland (22:05) Philadelphia at LA Dodgers (22:10) Miami at San Diego (22:10) Texas at Seattle (22:10)
Starbucks is constantly coming out with new drinks and products to keep customers coming back again and again for a fresh twist on their caffeine fix. We rounded up some of Starbucks' biggest fails with the help of Melody Overton, a Seattle attorney who runs the blog StarbucksMelody.com .
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1:42 Freshman PSU punter Gillikin reflect OSU play
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“Okay, I’ll make an exception. But you’ll have to go in via the zombie entrance.”
Homes and businesses in Drogheda and East Meath are being warned to conserve water this morning.
There is a burst pipe serving the Staleen Water Treatment Plant.
A repair crew was sent out last night and an update on their progress is expected later.
The pipe burst close to the same place as the burst which happened last year.
There are enough supplies to keep taps running for now, but residents are being advised to limit their usage.
All customers in these areas are being asked to conserve water until a timeline for resumption of a normal water supply can be confirmed.
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Brittany M. Mayhew , 28, of Houston Valley Road, was charged Sunday night with domestic assault by Greeneville police after officers responded to a complaint in the first block of East Ocean Boulevard. When police arrived, the alleged victim said Mayhew was "acting erratic and had been walking around the park naked," Officer Eric Davis said in a report.
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Girl Guides were in the neighborhoods and in local business during the weekend selling cookies during the semi-annual Girl Guides of Canada campaign.
Last fall 14th Sauilt Ste. Marie Spark/Brownie Guiding Unit came third in cookie sales across Ontario.
Across Canada the girls each year sell more than six million boxes of cookies, says the organization’s website.
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Proceeds support guiding activities in communities and across the country.
ATHENS, Greece — Authorities on the Greek island of Lesbos say they have blocked a ship carrying container homes for refugees and other migrants in protest at the refusal of the government and the European Union to move more people to Greece’s mainland.
A government-chartered ship carrying the containers remained anchored at the island’s main town Monday after municipal vehicles were used to block port facilities. The island’s municipal board was due to meet later Monday to decide on whether to lift the blockade following talks with the government, state-run TV said.
The mayors of five Greek islands facing the coast of Turkey are demanding that the government and EU end a policy of containment for migrants — introduced last year as a deterrent against illegal migration — because living facilities are severely overcrowded.
WASHINGTON — A 17-year-old male reported missing Saturday night was found dead Sunday in a wooded area of Bethesda, Maryland, and detectives from the Montgomery County Police Department are seeking information on the case.
Police say the body of Navid Nicholas Sepehri, of Bethesda, was found in the 6500 block of Laverock Lane around 5 p.m.
The teenager was reported as a missing person to the police department around 11:30 p.m. Saturday after he did not return home, according to police.
Sepehri was a senior at Walt Whitman High School, officials said.
Police say the cause of Sepehri’s death is unknown at this time. Officials are asking anyone with information on the case to call the Major Crimes Division at 240-773-5070.
The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will conduct an autopsy to determine the cause and manner of the teenager’s death, police said.
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So did you ‘catch’ any of the catfish thrown on the ice before the Nashville Predator playoff games? (this little guy with the sparkly hat & penguin in its mouth was tossed on the ice during the Stanley Cup finals.) It began in 2002, sort of an offshoot of Detroit hockey fans throwing octopuses (octopii?) on the ice. (and where do you get one of THOSE?)
But in 2002, after that first catfish was thrown onto the ice, the Predators won that game & a tradition was born. One stadium worker tasked with cleaning them up said, “They are so gross. They’re huge, they’re heavy, they stink, and they leave this slimy trail on the ice. But, hey, if it’s good for the team, I guess we can deal with it.” (it kind of makes painting your face in team colors kind of lame.)
And can you imagine the car ride to the game?
So Bob: looking forward to the big game tonight?
Well yeah Bill, of course I am. But what IS that smell?
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Mancherial: A woman and a government teacher sustained serious injuries when her husband tried to kill the two by attacking them with an axe, suspecting her fidelity at Madaram Township in Tandur mandal on Saturday. Their condition is said to be critical.
Madaram Sub-Inspector Bethi Ramulu said Janjirala Thirupati, the accused, assaulted his wife Mamata at her residence while in an inebriated condition. Then, he attempted to kill the teacher, Saidam Venkatesh, when the latter was consuming liquor at a wine shop, using the similar weapon. The injured were shifted to Mancherial government hospital.
It is learned that Tirupati was suspecting fidelity of Mamata for quite a long time. He wanted to eliminate both of them. After quitting the job with a telecom company, he had been alone for a few months. But, the police did not confirm it. “He attacked his wife and the teacher, following some family disputes. We are investigating the incident,” said Ramulu.
Dec 10 (Reuters) - Lead Eastern Investment Co Ltd :
* SAYS IT PLANS TO SIGN STRATEGIC AGREEMENT WITH ZHUJIANG FILM GROUP, SHARE TRADE TO HALT FROM DEC 11 Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2BpCacj Further company coverage: (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
(WXYZ) - We will dry out and cool off tonight with temperatures in the 70s on Saturday. There is a slight chance for spotty showers mainly north of Detroit tomorrow, but high pressure brings back sunshine on Sunday with temperatures near 80 degrees to wrap up the weekend.
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Tonight: Becoming partly cloudy and cooler. Lows: 60-64 / Winds: W-NW 5-10
Saturday: Partly sunny with a fresh breeze and lower humidity. Highs: 76-80 / Winds: W-NW 10-15
Sunday: Mostly sunny, a bit warmer with comfortable humidity. Highs: 79-83 / Winds: N 5-10
Boro v Sheffield Utd
Boro take on Sheffield Utd on Saturday 12th August, 2017, with kickoff at 17:30. This match is currently being shown LIVE on Sky Sports.
After a fairly brief spell in the big boy league, Middlesbrough are back in the ranks of the nearly-theres, also-rans and other such teams that Robbie Savage would still not have been good enough for in his prime. They are up against United today, and both of these sides are historically big enough that their fans won’t want to see too many losses this term.
Obviously that is true of all fans, but Boro really should be challenging with the amount of money you get for failing in the top division these days. If not, their manager might not last long.
Boro v Sheffield Utd is LIVE on Sky Sports.
Serial Entrepreneur and Nigeria’s Highest Paid Sex Therapist, Jaaruma @jaaruma_empire proves that she’s not only about bedroom affairs as she single handedly did in 1 day what advocacy groups have been trying to do for a year. Kudos Jaaruma @jaaruma_empire !!!
Norman Gershenz, director of SaveNature.Org and the Insect Discovery Lab in San Francisco brings some very cool bugs for Michelle Griego to hold, or NOT!
InsectPalooza and Family Science Day is hosted by Umpqua Bank and SaveNature.org, with live hands-on presentations by the Insect Discovery Lab.
April 5 Highlight Communications AG
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* Says consolidated sales rose significantly by 27.6% to chf 441.7 million
* Says EBIT improved by 15.1% to chf 35.8 million
* Says sees consolidated sales of chf 360 to chf 380 million for current fiscal year
* Says sees consolidated net profit attributable to shareholders of chf 18 to chf 20 million
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Rome, December 11 - Senate Speaker Pietro Grasso on Sunday presented the symbol of the new leftwing Free and Equal (LeU) party that he will be the premier candidate for at the general election set to be held early in 2018. The former national anti-mafia prosecutor dismissed a suggestion by Democratic Party (PD) leader Matteo Renzi that ex-premier Massimo D'Alema could be the real leader, behind the scenes, of the new group and not him. "I have been heading judges and trials all of my life," Grasso said. "I can lead a party. You'll see". He also said that the future for ex-premier Renzi "may not be very rosy". "When there are 18 million people who are poor it is evident that you have to reconstruct the left and then the country," he said.
FILE - In this March 25, 2014 file photo, Rep. Louise Slaughter, D-N.Y., speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington. An aide to Slaughter says the 88-year old Democratic congresswoman from upstate New York has died. Evan Vucci AP Photo
Zack Ryder Unboxes New Kane & HBK Funko POP Figures WWE has released the following video featuring injured Superstar Zack Ryder with his latest from his “yet to be titled” unboxing series:
Natalya & Nikki Get Heated Before NO DQ Match Next Week WWE Superstars Natalya and Nikki Bella will battle next week on Smackdown Live in a Falls Count Anywhere match. The two had the following exchange last night on Twitter following the announcement of the bout: I’ll be FEARLESS & ready for #SDLive next week for a Falls Count Anywhere Match! I’ll show u @NatbyNature why they call me Fearless Nikki! — Nikki & Brie (@BellaTwins) February 15, 2017 Next week you’ll be scared to death & we both know it @BellaTwins. Bring your tissues cuz you’re gonna need them. I’ll remain UNBREAKABLE! https://t.co/KgD2bHjGgz — Nattie (@NatbyNature) February 15, 2017
Sabres 101 provides 24/7 obsessive sports coverage of the Buffalo Sabres as a part of Sports Media 101 . For news, op/ed, game reviews, team updates and even rumors you will find all of it on Sabres 101.
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MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (AP) — It wasn’t the Easter bunny that startled a South Carolina homeowner and his family. It wasn’t even a burglar.
The Post and Courier of Charleston reports (http://bit.ly/2pbcRED) Susie and Steve Polston were worried that someone was trying to get into their home on Sunday. Instead, Polston’s 16-year-old son found the intruder: a nine-foot alligator crawling on their second-story porch.
The family says the alligator climbed a back stairwell to the porch, crunched through the aluminum screen door and nestled between a sofa and a swinging bench.
State law requires a nuisance-trapped alligator to be killed, but the family didn’t want that. The other choice was to wait it out, but the alligator was eventually euthanized.
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Last year, an alligator rang a doorbell, while another fell asleep on a porch.
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The 17th century in France was a century of dance. Would that have happened without the influence of Spain? French ensemble La Poeme Harmonique's Vincent Dumetre (guitar and theorbo) leads the long-awaited Midwest debut of his ensemble of soprano, violin, viola da gamba, violone, and percussion in an exhilarating program demonstrating how the Spanish influence helped usher in a golden age of dance.
Tickets and info at
http://earlymusicnow.org/this-season/lapoemeharmonique/
Price: $29-$59 adults/seniors, $10-$20 students
Author Toure Muhammad is the head bean, publisher and chief strategist of Bean Soup Times. The Morehouse graduate has written front page cover stories for The Final Call and N’digo. He has been featured in the Chicago Reader, Upscale magazine, rolling out newspaper, and N’Digo magapaper. He’s been featured on Tavis Smiley’s radio show on NPR, on Chicago’s WBEZ (Chicago public radio), and many other radio shows.
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Change is good. Unless it isn’t.
In this case, it is. Former NFL quarterback Chris Simms will be joining PFT Live as a co-host next week.
Simms, who spent eight years in the NFL, entered the league as a third-round pick of the Buccaneers in 2003. He spent four seasons in Tampa Bay with Jon Gruden (I think that’s one of the qualifications for sainthood). After a year in Tennessee followed by a year in Denver followed by a year in Tennessee, Simms moved on to other things, spending a year with the Patriots as an assistant coach before following his father, Phil, into broadcasting.
Chris, who also will be part of NBC’s Notre Dame coverage, will appear on PFT Live three days per week, starting Monday. We could be making some more changes/enhancements/whatever down the road.
For now, let’s welcome Chris to the PFT Live family in the PFT way. By insulting him in the comments.
And please try to aim higher than making spleen-related remarks. Or maybe aim lower. Like at his ankle.
July 4 (UPI) -- An Ecuadorian court ordered the arrest of former President Rafael Correa over his alleged involvement in a failed plot to kidnap a political rival in 2012.
Judge Daniella Camacho of the National Justice Court of Ecuador said she alerted Interpol of a request to extradite Correa, who lives in Belgium with his wife.
Prosecutors accuse the former president of being behind the brief kidnapping of Fernando Balda in Bogota, Colombia, where the former lawmaker fled to avoid tensions with Correa. Balda said five men attempted to kidnap him but Colombian police halted the plot.
Balda traveled to Colombia to avoid charges of being involved in a failed coup against Correa in 2010. Balda was sentenced to one year in prison.
The former president, who led Ecuador from 2007 to 2017, denied the charges and said there was no evidence against him.
"How much success will this farce have at the international level?" Correa said. "Don't worry, everything is a matter of time. We will overcome!"
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Coleman came on for starter Mike Fiers to get the last out of the sixth inning, then stuck around for a clean seventh. In between, the Tigers pounced for five runs. The 32-year-old now has a strong 1.64 ERA across 11 innings of work since getting recalled from Triple-A Toledo on May 12, though he could get sent back down once Daniel Stumpf and Alex Wilson return from injury.
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RED HOOK, N.Y. (AP) - Police in New York say a car going 166 mph slammed into the back of another vehicle moments later, though both drivers escaped injury.
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Bagley made his announcement on ESPN’s SportsCenter on Monday night.
The 6-foot-11 Bagley is widely considered the top recruit of the 2018 recruiting class, but last month petitioned the NCAA to reclassify and become college eligible for the upcoming season.
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Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo drives past Toronto Raptors center Jonas Valanciunas during second-half NBA playoff basketball game action in Toronto, Saturday, April 15, 2017. less Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo drives past Toronto Raptors center Jonas Valanciunas during second-half NBA playoff basketball game action in Toronto, Saturday, April 15, 2017.
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TORONTO — American department store Nordstrom is opening the first Canadian location of its discount Rack chain on Thursday.
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To motivate and support the young football players, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached the Jawaharlal Nehru stadium in New Delhi to watch the FIFA Under 17 World Cup match. Earlier in the day, the Prime Minister took to Twitter to send his best wishes to both the teams and wrote'A warm welcome and best wishes to all teams taking part in the @FIFAcom. I am sure #FIFAU17WC will be a treat for football lovers'Debutant India have been placed in Group A alongside Colombia, two-time winners Ghana and the US.
Buffalo Grove police said Monday they continue to investigation a death near the Buffalo Ridge Apartments, where a dead body was found on the ground outside of the complex.
Police said they were called to the scene at 9:05 a.m. Sunday after a caller reported that a man was lying on the ground on the front lawn of the complex in the 600 block of Trace Drive in Buffalo Grove. After arriving on scene, first responders determined the man was deceased, police said.
Following an initial investigation, Buffalo Grove police said the incident was isolated and didn't put the community at risk. No one yet has been charged in the incident, police said.
Officials at the Cook County medical examiner's office are determining a cause of death, Buffalo Grove police said. Authorities at the Lake County Major Crime Task Force are assisting Buffalo Grove police with the investigation, police said.
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The U.S. Attorney's Office in Spokane says 24-year-old Jesse Shandy of Burbank was sentenced Friday after pleading guilty to the charge in February. The attorney's office says an investigation began in 2015 when the mother of an 8-year-old child contacted Michigan authorities after finding explicit images on the Kik social networking app on her child's phone.
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MINSK -- The leader of an independent labor union in Belarus says he has been charged with tax evasion.
Henadz Fyadynich, chairman of a union that represents workers in the industry that makes radios and other electronic products, told RFE/RL on August 14 that he had been formally charged and ordered not to leave Minsk.
Belarusian Investigative Committee spokeswoman Yulia Hancharova confirmed to RFE/RL that Fyadynich was charged.
She said the union's bookkeeper, Ihor Komlik, had also been charged with tax evasion.
On August 2, police searched the union's offices and confiscated office equipment and financial documents.
Komlik was arrested and put in pretrial detention at the time.
Fyadynich has said that the case against him, his assistants, and his organization is politically motivated.
He says the case is connected to the union's role in organizing protests in February and March against an unpopular labor law imposing a tax on the unemployed.
SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) - Authorities say a 37-year-old Florida woman ran a drug flop house, charging a "cover fee of drugs" to enter the home.
Danielle Baggett was arrested April 11 on a charge of running a nuisance dwelling after Sarasota County Sheriff's deputies responded to seven overdoses, including her own.
The Bradenton Herald (http://bit.ly/2oHQ02d ) reports investigators began looking into a surge of heroin and fentanyl overdoses at the home in August 2016. An affidavit says Baggett assured deputies she was trying to "clean up" illegal activities at the house. But the overdoses continued as deputies responded to the home 33 times before her arrest.
An affidavit says victims told investigators Baggett created an environment "for everyone to get high."
Baggett bonded out of jail. Records don't list an attorney for her.
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* majority shareholder Penta Investments, through its Fortbet Holdings subsidiary has announced a public offering at 98.69 crowns a share, below market price Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Donnarumma depends on clause
By Football Italia staff
Tomorrow will be decisive for Gianluigi Donnarumma, as Mino Raiola meets with Milan, but there are still issues around the new contract.
The goalkeeper’s current deal is set to expire in June 2018 and so far the proposed renewal has received no response.
According to multiple sources, on Thursday agent Raiola will be in Milan for face-to-face talks with the club and a decision will be made, one way or another.
La Gazzetta dello Sport and Corriere dello Sport insist the salary has been agreed for €4.5m per year plus bonuses.
The big problem remains Raiola’s request to introduce a release clause at a lower figure if Milan fail to qualify for the Champions League.
The Rossoneri are refusing to bow to this pressure, while Raiola is determined to have it included in the deal.
If Donnarumma were to leave this summer, the only genuine contenders would be Paris Saint-Germain.
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ALMA (KFSM) -- Alma School District literacy curriculum specialist Jami Balkman and Alma Intermediate School library media specialist Melinda Bailey started the Airedale Book Express in 2012.
It's a bus that travels neighborhoods within the school district limits of Alma. The route started in the summer and allows kids to check out books once the bus has pulled into their neighborhood.
The two teachers said they saw a greater need.
"We were going out in the community and doing the book mobile where kids could get a treat or prize if they returned their books the next time we came around. One day we threw some granola bars in there and they were gone," Balkman said.
The program soon took on handing out free lunches to anyone under the age of 18, through the National School Lunch Seamless Summer Program.
Now, the route provides books and a free lunch to more than 200 kids, three days a week.
The route is currently covering 100 square miles per run.
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What is it?
It's West Ham vs Man Utd - the first game of 2017 for both teams.
When is it?
On Monday January 2.
What time is kick-off?
This one begins at the slightly unusual time of 5.15pm GMT.
What TV channel is it on?
It's on Sky Sports 1 or Sky Sports 1 HD/Ultra HD. Alternatively, you can follow all the action right here.
A man, 50, is facing charges following a break and enter in Mount Pearl on Sunday.
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary said it got a call around 1:45 p.m. that a home had been broken into in the east end of the city.
Shortly after arriving in the area, officers found the suspect in another residence nearby.
He was arrested and charged with break and enter, property damage, uttering threats and breach of court order.
He was held for a court appearance on Monday.
MOSCOW, April 3 Russian security agencies found an explosive device at a metro station in central St Petersburg and made it safe, the National Anti-Terrorist Committee said in a statement on Monday.
The device was found at the "Ploshchad Vosstaniya" metro station, a different location from where a blast earlier took place.
The Committee also said that nine people were killed and 20 injured in the blast, which took place as a train traveled between the "Sennaya Ploshchad" and "Tekhnologichesky Institut" stations. (Reporting by Alexander Winning; Writing by Christian Lowe; editing by Sujata Rao)
× #TechTuesday with CNET Executive Editor Ian Sherr: Amazon now delivers to your car!
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April 3 Trillium Therapeutics Inc:
* Trillium Therapeutics presents TTI-621 preclinical data at AACR annual meeting and provides clinical update
* Trillium Therapeutics-currently enrolling patients in expansion phase of ongoing phase 1 trial of tti-621, in patients with multiple Hematologic malignancies
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Plenty of stag dos make the most of their time at the airport before departure by enjoying a quick pint at the pub.
But few would go to the lengths of this group, who rowed along the moving walkway in Dublin Airport.
The seven men, from County Antrim, were on their way to a boozy holiday in Prague.
Plenty of stag dos make the most of their time at the airport before departure by enjoying a quick pint at the pub
Other travellers looked on in bemusement as the rowdy group made their way along.
The lads hauled as they went, and gestured at other people to lend them some support.
Most people ignored them, but several tittered away at their antics.
Sadly they were actually rowing the wrong way, but that did nothing to blunt their enthusiasm.
UPDATE – Police say there are no immediate injuries reported. The explosion has led to delays along some of the subway lines that pass beneath the bus terminal.
Some passengers in the area have been evacuated as a precaution.
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A lady on the Price is Right had a showcase of a car, karaoke machine, and a trip to Cleveland. She won, but did she really win? — Christian Kaposy (@cpkaposy18) April 17, 2017
One lucky winner is heading to Cleveland to check out the Rock Hall and stay at the Hyatt after a trip to Mr. Carey's hometown was featured as a showcase showdown prize this morning.The internet, naturally, had some jokes. We are only one day removed, of course, from the Facebook murder saga and Steve Stephens is still the subject of an intensive manhunt.The episode, it should be noted, was taped on January 31.
Get ready to see a whole lot more of those strange Scavengers in season 8, Walking Dead fans.
We may still be six months out from the new season of the zombie thriller, but E! News has confirmed that The Walking Dead has promoted Pollyanna McIntosh, who recurred last season as Jadis, the Scavengers leader with the rather unique way of speaking who double-crossed Rick (Andrew Lincoln) in the finale after secretly aligning with Negan (Jeffrey Dean Morgan). And she's not the only cast member to get some good news.
It's almost that time of year again. Halloween decorations go up, fall sweaters go on and pumpkin flavored treats make their way back to the Dunkin' Donuts menu. This year, the coffee company has pulled out all the stops and brought to you, by popular demand, the Dancing Pumpkin Man.
You may know him from viral videos and gifs sprinkled around the vast corners of the internet but now he's making his grand comeback in the most fitting way possible.
BERLIN (AP) - Swiss authorities say they've recovered the bodies of two French skiers killed in an avalanche in the Swiss Alps but two other skiers remain missing.
Police from the Valais canton, or state, said the bodies of the two skiers, aged 20 and 25, were found buried under six meters (20 feet) of snow in in the Vallon d'Arbi area of southwestern Switzerland near the borders with France and Italy.
A 32-year-old French citizen and a 57-year-old Swiss skier were still missing on Sunday.
The avalanche hit a group of skiers on Friday. Two were able to free themselves quickly but the four others were buried by the snow.
Bad weather has complicated the search efforts.
Cab aggregator Ola today announced appointment of Viraj Chouhan as its Chief Communications Officer(CCO). As CCO, Chouhan would be reporting to co-founder and CEO, Bhavish Aggarwal, a company release said.
Chouhan brings over 20 years of experience across global brands like MTS, Coca-Cola and Bharti Airtel, it said.
RedOne moved to Sweden as a teen to pursue his dreams in the music industry. He created a hugely successful label and has signed iconic artists like Lady Gaga.
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Storm damage is being reported across the parish including near Walmart and Tunica Drive in Marksville, and areas in Bunkie. Walmart has been hit with storm damage. It is being evacuated, according to eyewitnesses . No injuries are reported. Damage can be seen around Tunica Drive including downed power lines. Roofs are off of some houses and some smaller buildings are down. The public is advised to stay away.
ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis organization that supports women-led startup companies is expanding to six new cities.
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that Brazen Global announced Tuesday that it’s creating branches in Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Philadelphia and Fort Worth, Texas. The organization has hired acting directors in each new market.
Brazen was founded in 2014 by Jennifer Ehlen, who noticed that St. Louis ranked near the bottom of an American Express study on cities that support women entrepreneurs. Brazen has assisted more than 1,000 women entrepreneurs in St. Louis since forming.
The organization provides resources, sponsors support groups and hosts networking events for female business owners.
Ehlen says the group hopes to help women entrepreneurs realize their growth aspirations.
Information from: St. Louis Post-Dispatch
The Columbia school board approved Monday afternoon hiring Perry Central High School football coach Chip Bilderback to lead the Wildcats football program.
Superintendent Jason Harris said in a news release that Bilderback is "one of the top young coaches" in Mississippi.
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North Korea said today it had released US student Otto Warmbier "on humanitarian grounds", state media reported, two days after he was evacuated from Pyongyang after falling into a coma while imprisoned in a labour camp.
"Otto Frederick Warmbier, who had been in hard labour, was sent back home on June 13, 2017 on humanitarian grounds according to the adjudication made on the same day by the Central Court of the DPRK," the state-run Korean Central News Agency said in a statement.
(This article has not been edited by DNA's editorial team and is auto-generated from an agency feed.)
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) - A former champion wrestler at the University of Illinois is accused of being found passed out drunk in a vehicle.
25-year-old Jesse Delgado of Champaign is facing DUI charges.
Delgado was arrested after he was found at 3:40 a.m. Thursday at the Circle K in the 1300 block of S. Neil St., C.
He was asleep behind the wheel with the car running.
Officers said Delgado told them he had been out drinking. He was issued two tickets for driving under the influence.
Several hours later, Urbana police said they caught Delgado trying to break into a vehicle. Prosecutors are not charging Delgado for that incident.
Delgado was a wrestler for UI from 2011 to 2015.
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SURRY COUNTY, Va. (WAVY) – Authorities are investigating after the Qwik Stop on Rolfe Highway was robbed at gunpoint, Thursday.
The Surry County Sheriff’s Office said at around 11:20 p.m. an unknown man with a gray t-shirt covering his face, entered the Qwik Shop store and showed a bolt-action sawed off rifle. The suspect robbed the clerk of an undisclosed amount of money and fled the area on foot.
Two customers were inside the store at the time of the incident but there were no reported injuries.
Qwik Stop is offering a reward of $1000.00 for information to this robbery.
Anyone who has any information on this robbery is asked to call the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP.
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Matt Czuchry, Emily Van Camp and Bruce Greenwood share reviews for the controversial Dr. Bell on Fox’s edgy and surprising new medical drama, THE RESIDENT.
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NEW YORK — They say there’s always magic in the air on Broadway, and they may be right.
The Broadway League trade association announced that this past year was the best attended and highest grossing Broadway season on record.
The 53-week season, which began May 22, 2017 and ended this past Sunday, brought in almost $1.7 billion from nearly 14 million audience members. The League also brags that 3.5 million more people bought Broadway tickets than purchased game tickets from all of the 10 professional New York and New Jersey sports teams combined.
33 productions opened on the Great White Way during the period, with new hits like SpongeBob SquarePants, Mean Girls, Angels In America and Harry Potter and the Cursed Child helping lead to this year’s huge success.
Broadway has another big celebration coming up. The 72nd Annual Tony Awards is on Sunday, June 10.
Sri Lanka, Government of -- Moody's: Tax reforms will benefit some developing APAC sovereigns, but structural barriers remain
BRIEF-Granite Point Mortgage Trust sees IPO of 10 mln shares at $20 - $21 per share
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LONDON (Reuters) - Digital currency bitcoin kicked off the new year by jumping above $1,000 for the first time in three years late on Sunday, having outperformed all central-bank-issued currencies with a 125 percent climb in 2016.
Bitcoin - a web-based "cryptocurrency" that has no central authority, relying instead on thousands of computers across the world that validate transactions and add new bitcoins to the system - jumped 2.5 percent to $1,022 on the Europe-based Bitstamp exchange, its highest since December 2013.
(Reporting by Jemima Kelly; Editing by Louise Ireland)
Slovakia's Lukas Lacko returns the ball to Switzerland's Roger Federer during their men's singles match, on the third day of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Wednesday July 4, 2018. Kirsty Wigglesworth AP Photo
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The Steelers wrapped up their draft-class signings Wednesday.
The team announced that first-round pick T.J. Watt had signed his four-year rookie deal.
The Wisconsin linebacker — who is of course the brother of Chargers fullback Derek Watt — had 11.5 sacks in his final college season.
Like his other brother, some guy named J.J., he made the transition from offense to defense, and is still learning.
The Steelers are constantly looking for young pass-rushers to groom while waiting for James Harrison to stop producing, and he’ll fall into line there along with former first-rounder Bud Dupree.
The Board of Directors of the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems, Autoliv, Inc. (NYSE: ALV and SSE: ALIVsdb), today declared a quarterly dividend of 60 cents per share for the fourth quarter of 2017.
The dividend will be payable on Thursday, December 7, 2017 to Autoliv stockholders of record on the close of business on Wednesday, November 22. The ex-date will be Tuesday, November 21 for holders of common stock listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) as well as holders of Swedish Depository Receipts (SDRs) listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.
*Automotive World is not responsible for the content of this news release.
Group Unveils $1M Plan To Address Super Bowl Sex Trafficking
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Community leaders have come up with a plan to fight sex trafficking during the Super Bowl in Minneapolis.
The Star Tribune reports the 40-member group unveiled a plan Tuesday that includes billboard campaigns and statewide law enforcement stings. The effort is estimated to cost about $1 million.
The group is made up of representatives from counties, nonprofits, hospitals, businesses and law enforcement who have spent the past nine months planning.
Bus drivers, hotel workers and about 10,000 Super Bowl volunteers will also be trained to identify sex trafficking. The effort also includes providing more emergency shelter beds, increased street outreach and a tip hotline for possible trafficking.
The Minnesota Super Bowl Host Committee asked the Women’s Foundation of Minnesota in 2014 to lead the efforts against sex trafficking.
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Iran’s state TV says that a magnitude 6.2 earthquake has jolted the country’s southern province of Kerman.
The report says the temblor rocked the village of Hajdak, about 700 kilometers, or 400 miles, south of Tehran on Tuesday. It says the quake’s depth was 10 kilometers, or 6.2 miles. There were no immediate reports of casualties or major damage.
The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake’s magnitude was 5.9.
In November, a 7.2 magnitude quake hit western Iran, killing more than 600 people.
Iran is prone to near-daily earthquakes as it sits on major fault lines. In 2003, a 6.6 magnitude quake flattened the historic city of Bam, killing 26,000 people.
Two Kyrgyzstanis took the lead in the World Greco-Roman Wrestling Ranking. The United World Wrestling reported, which published the first in 2018 list of the world’s best athletes.
The ranking includes 10 weight categories with six leading wrestlers in each.
Kanybek Zholchubekov takes the first place in weight category of 60 kilograms and Rustam Teyishov is the sixth. Kaly Sulaimanov leads in the category of 63 kilograms, Urmat Amatov takes the fourth place. In weight category of 87 kilograms, Samat Shirdakov is at the fifth place.
In January, Zholchubekov and Sulaimanov won a large tournament in Iran.
One of the main starts of 2018 season, the Asian Championship, will be held from February 27 to March 4 in Bishkek.
YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 3, ARMENPRESS. Pixar studios is planning to create an animated movie with FC Barcelona football players in the lead roles, La Jugada Financiera reported.
The report says the Catalonians are currently in talks with the American directors.
Barcelona managers have already contacted Pixar for initial negotiations.
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Costa Rican international Marco Urena accounted for the first two goals in Los Angeles FC pre-season history Friday as the expansion franchise club tied MLS champion Toronto FC 2-2.
The game pitted Toronto captain Michael Bradley against his father, AFC head coach Bob Bradley.
“All in all, not bad,” Bob Bradley said of his team’s performance.
“There’s a lot of work to do still,” he added.
Tsubasa Endoh and Sebastian Giovinco scored for Toronto, which led 1-0 and 2-1. Urena pulled LAFC even for the second time in the 84th minute.
The game, which saw both teams field younger lineups in the first half before turning to senior players in the second, was played at UCLA.
“It was a good day. We got a lot of guys minutes,” said Toronto coach Greg Vanney.
Toronto returns home Saturday before leaving heading south again Tuesday to continue training camp in Mexico.
Dozens of home have been hit by a power cut in part of South Yorkshire this afternoon.
About 60 homes in Birdwell near Barnsley have been affected by the power outage since 12.45pm.
Staff from the Northern Powergrid are on site and said the problem should be fixed by 3pm.
LONDON (AP) — A Cambridge University professor at the heart of the Facebook privacy scandal says that the former CEO of data firm Cambridge Analytica lied to a British parliamentary committee investigating fake news.
Academic Aleksandr Kogan's company, Global Science Research, developed a Facebook app that vacuumed up information from users as well as additional data from their Facebook friends.
Ex-employees of Cambridge Analytica say the company used that data from millions of users to help Donald Trump's 2016 presidential election campaign. The company denies the charge.
Kogan told Parliament's media committee Tuesday that Cambridge Analytica's ex-CEO, Alexander Nix, lied in his testimony on their work together.
When asked by committee chair Damian Collins about Nix's testimony that none of his data came from Global Science Research, Kogan said, "That's a fabrication."
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Elias Diaz's throw to first goes to the outfield, allowing two runners to score, and the umpires review the slide as the call stands
Feb 13 CBS Corp's airing of the 59th Annual Grammy Awards drew a 16.0 overnight rating on Sunday night, down slightly from last year, according to Nielsen data.
Last year's Grammys show, which aired on a Monday night, drew a 16.1 overnight rating, translating to nearly 25 million viewers.
CBS will release viewership figures later on Monday.
The overnight rating measures 56 major markets in the United States, which represents about 70 percent of the country and is an early indication of what the final number will be. (Reporting by Tim Baysinger; Editing by Bernadette Baum)
Name: Erin Rankin
School: Cajon
Sport: Softball
Year: Junior
Noteworthy: Cajon beat Citrus Valley twice last week to move into first place in the Citrus Belt League and Rankin was a big part of it. In the two wins, she had a 1.58 ERA, striking out six in 13 1/3 innings. In four games for the week, Rankin had seven hits in 13 at-bats (.538) with seven RBIs.
NOTE: The best athletes in Southern California will be honored at an end-of-the-school-year awards show. For more details visit socalpreplegends.com, where you can also vote for the SoCal Athletes of the Week, as well as Play of the Week.
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Otilia Dhand, senior vice president of Teneo Holdings, speaks about Vladimir Putin’s re-election as Russia’s president.
Cabinet spokesman, Minister Rajitha Senaratne says that the government will take a firm decision regarding the statement of State Minister Vijayakala Maheswaran.
The Minister made this statement today (04), at the cabinet press briefing.
The government will take strict actions concerning controversial statements of this sort and take necessary legal actions with regard to the constitutional status of the statement, added the Minister.
Harris had five points (2-3 FG, 1-2 3Pt) and one assist in 18 minutes during Monday's 118-115 win over the Grizzlies.
Harris finished with more turnovers (six) than points while committing four fouls in the process. It's safe to say his return to a reserve role didn't go that well, though it's just one game. Of the nine Nets players who saw the floor, Harris earned the least time.
April 10 Sichuan Troy Information Technology Co Ltd :
* Sees to swing to net profit at 27 million yuan to 32 million yuan in Q1 FY 2017 versus net loss at 9.8 million yuan year ago
* Says improvement in main business and newly merged unit's performance consolidated in the financial statements as main reasons for the forecast
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Arun District Council has released information about how its services will be affected over the festive period.
The civic centre in Maltravers Road, Littlehampton, and Bognor Town Hall will be closed from 4pm on December 22.
Refuse collections will be a day later than normal between Christmas Day and January 8 when they will return to normal.
The council does not provide an emergency standby service but will deal with some enquiries, including if a risk of injury to persons or damage to property affecting Arun residents. The council said residents should check www.arun.gov.uk in the first instance.
Residents wishing to report anti-social behaviour should contact the Sussex Police non-emergency number – 0845 60 70 999 –or 999 in an emergency.
Anonymous reports regarding crime can be conveyed to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Robert L. Miller, 76, of Galt, passed away Friday, December 8, 2017 at his home in Galt.
Memorial services for Robert Miller will be held on Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 2:00 PM at Ewing Funeral Home, 1801 Central Avenue East in Clarion, with Mr. Stan Watne officiating. Visitation will be held on Saturday prior to services from 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM at the funeral home.
Graveside services will be held on Sunday, December 17, 2017 at 11:30 AM at Nishnabotna Cemetery in Manilla, Iowa.
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Colombo, Aug 14 (IANS) The Sri Lanka Navy on Monday said it has arrested four Indian fishermen for poaching in its waters.
A fishing trawler was seized in the island's northern waters, 18 nautical miles north of Point Pedro, Xinhua news agency cited the navy as saying.
"The arrested fishermen as well as the trawler and fishing gear were brought to the naval base in Kankesanthurai," the navy said.
More than 60 Indian fishermen were arrested last week for poaching in Sri Lankan waters. Fifteen bottom trawlers belonging to them were also seized.
Sri Lankan and Indian fishermen often face arrests when they enter each other's territorial waters illegally. India and Sri Lanka are divided by a narrow strip of sea.
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Thousands of people witnessed the final moments before a South Arkansas mother's life came to an end.
John Walsh, 44, from Carrum Downs has been camped out at the eternal flame since 7pm on Tuesday night for his sixth dawn service. His grandfather fought during the Kokoda Trail campaign in World War Two.
He said he was doing that as a small way of remembering what soldiers went through when they were stationed on the battlefield late at night with little sleep.
“It’s a great moment to reflect,” he said. “It’s hard to put into words what it means when the place goes quiet, reflecting on everyone who fought and died.”
Embracing Our Differences opens its 15th annual exhibit April 4 in Sarasota’s Island Park, showcasing 45 billboard-size works of art paired with inspirational quotes to promote diversity. This marks the first exhibit for new executive director Sarah Wertheimer, who has taken over for founding executive director Michael Shelton.
For this year’s juried exhibition, the nonprofit arts organization received 8,325 entries from 227 schools in 98 countries. The exhibition runs through June 1.
Lotto is celebrating a milestone draw tonight and to mark the occassion there'll be a mega jackpot of €4.5 million.
The National Lottery has given away more than 4.4 billion euro in prizes since the Lotto began in 1988.
Tonight brings the number of draws to 3,000.
Dublin has claimed the highest number of jackpots at 572, followed by Cork with 172.
Miriam Donohoe from the National Lottery says that every county in Ireland has had a jackpot win at some point.
Right on schedule, Justin Timberlake delivers his new album Man Of The Wood. Featuring guest appearances by Pharrell, Timbaland, Alicia Keys, Chris Stapleton, and more. He also sat down with Beats 1 Radio host Zane Lowe to chop it up about his family life drew him to writing music for Man Of the Woods, being inspired by his son Silas, wife Jessica Biel contributing to the LP, upcoming supportive tour, listening to Travis Scott, and more.
You can stream the full project below and it download now on iTunes/Google Play.
The second in line to the throne looked blissfully happy when he stood outside the steps of the hospital with his Kate and the baby Prince of Cambridge to introduce him to the world.
But, before leaving the hospital with his family to spend the first night at Kensington Palace with his newborn son, he admitted to the crowd and reporters that his role as a father just became even more difficult now he is a father-of-three.
Addressing the public with a joke he said, while holding up three fingers: “Thrice the worry now”.
The delighted prince might have felt the need to take a break less than 24 hours after the birth of baby Cambridge, as he was seen leaving his royal residence in London this afternoon.
Driving away to an unknown destination, William was wearing his glasses and looked relaxed, despite the excitement he had been subjected to in the last hours.
Burglars used ladders to steal boilers worth almost £3,000 from three houses on a new housing estate.
The thefts from properties in Well Spring Close, Finedon, took place sometime between 6pm last Thursday (April 13) and 8am on Good Friday.
A police spokesman said: “After removing the boilers, the thieves exited the homes via the front door and left the site, causing significant damage to the kitchens of the three properties.
“The boilers are white Worcester Greenstar combi-boilers and the offenders must have used a van to transport the stolen property in and out of the site which leads to Thrapston Road.”
Anyone with information can call Northamptonshire Police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
HTC announced during VRLA last Friday that San Francisco-based SpaceVR is the first recipient of its VR For Impact program, giving the fledgling startup an even bigger financial boost as it nears the date when it will launch the first VR satellite into space. SpaceVR's CEO, Ryan Holmes, was on stage at the annual VR conference, and then at HTC's exhibit showing off the actual satellite, which is called the Overview 1. The satellite will embark into space in the latter half of 2017 on a SpaceX mission, according to Holmes.
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Once dubbed "the King of Clean" by the Wall Street Journal, Jim Gaffigan seems like a great fit for the family-friendly Minnesota get-together.
Over the years, the comedian and Emmy-nominated writer has appeared in over 200 commercials, a handful of movies (including Super Troopers), and TV shows like Bob's Burgers and Fargo.
The father of five also co-wrote a book on parenting with his wife, actress/writer Jeannie Gaffigan, titled Dad Is Fat.
"My son wrote the title of this book on a dry erase board one day and it cracked me up," he told City Pages in 2013. "And he knew it would make me laugh. The tough part is trying to teach him to have respect for adults, even when what he's saying is funny."
Gaffigan will be coming to the Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 26, at 8 p.m. Tickets range from $50-$60, and go on sale next Friday, February 24 at 10 a.m. on etix.
(WFLA) —Dairy Queen is celebrating the end of winter by serving free ice cream.
It’s the chain’s fourth annual free cone day. On Tuesday, March 20, participating Dairy Queen and DQ Grill & Chill locations will give each customer a small vanilla cone.
The chain is hoping the free perk will get customers to donate on behalf of the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.
“Obviously, it’s not required, but all fans are encouraged to (donate),” a Dairy Queen spokesperson told Today.
He said all funds will stay in each customer’s community.
The chain says it’s raised more than $120 million for the cause over the last three decades.
Comrie was reassigned to AHL Manitoba on Monday.
Comrie's demotion comes as Steve Mason (concussion) was activated off injured reserve. The 22-year-old Comrie will head back to the minors, where he posted an 8-4-1 record and .927 save percentage prior to getting called up. Barring injury, the Jets will probably leave the Edmonton native with the Moose for the remainder of the season in order to work on his development.
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A toddler died in a house fire in Taneytown on Wednesday afternoon March 22, 2017 according to fire officials.
A toddler died in a house fire in Taneytown on Wednesday afternoon, according to fire officials. The Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating the cause of the fatal fire in the 100 block of W. Baltimore St.
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HONOLULU (AP) — The Coast Guard is suspending its search for a small plane that went missing off Hawaii with three people on board.
The Coast Guard said Sunday it found no trace of the Cessna during its search covering nearly 1,500 square miles.
The search began Friday evening when the Coast Guard received a call that the Cessna disappeared from radar while en route to Molokai from Honolulu. Bad weather hampered the initial search.
On board were pilot Michael Childers and passengers John Mizuno and Whitney Thomas. The Honolulu Star-Advertiser reports (http://bit.ly/2ivIVwK ) all three were in their 20s.
The Federal Aviation Administration said the plane’s last known position was about 35 miles east-southeast of Kaneohe.
Charges have been filed in the shooting death of 11-year-old Takiya Holmes, police said.
Antwan C. Jones, 19, was charged with first-degree murder early Wednesday morning, according to police.
Takiya was sitting in the backseat of her family’s minivan Saturday around 7:40 p.m. on the city’s South Side when she was shot in the head, police said.
The 11-year-old was with her mother, aunt and 3-year-old brother when the shooting occurred. They were parked outside her mother's work, waiting for a co-worker, when they suddenly heard gunfire.
"Shots rang out, she told everybody to get down, and once they stopped, she asked was everybody ok and Takiya did not respond," her grandmother Patsy Holmes said.
She was transported to Comer Children’s Hospital, where she remained on life support until passing away Tuesday morning.
Stamford resident Aristotle Colarossi, left, is heading for West Point Military Academy and will report to the school on July 3. Here, Colarossi is pictured with his older brother, Dominic, on the right, a senior at the academy.
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I’m wondering why recycling is not mandatory in Cayman Islands. We all know garbage is a problem worldwide. But looking at “Mount Trashmore”, it’s huge here. In the past we had two garbage collections weekly, cut back to one now. Why doesn’t DEH replace the second collection with a recyclable one? I do take my recycling weekly to supermarket points of collection but have noticed around the island loads of people don’t (laziness probably). Wouldn’t a collection make more people realise everyone needs to work together to preserve paradise?
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Iowa Court: Offensive Text Photos Aren’t Indecent Exposure
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – The Iowa Supreme Court has declared that text messaging a photo of one’s genitals to another person is not indecent exposure under state law.
The court ruled Friday that to meet the definition of the Iowa law as written such an offensive display must be done in the physical presence of the offended person.
The ruling dismisses an indecent exposure charge against 55-year-old Jose Willfredo Lopez, who stalked a woman after she rejected his efforts to date her.
He sent her a picture of his genitals and showed up at her house, even though she’d obtained a no-contact order against him. He was also convicted of stalking and is serving prison time.
Sending an unwanted photo of one’s genitals to another adult could still lead to a harassment charge.
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Doreen (Levy) Norman, of Swampscott, formerly of Winthrop. Died on June 10, 2017.
Beloved wife of the late Leonard Norman, with whom she shared 47 years of marriage. She was the dearly loved mother of Rachelle “Shelley” Newman of Swampscott and the late Geoffrey H. Norman, and the cherished grandmother of Jaclyn Anne Newman, who deeply adored her like a second mother. She was the dear sister of the late Netta Rice, and the aunt of Lewis Rice and David Rice. (Stanetsky-Hymanson)
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Scores of cosmonauts deaths were black-listed before the Communist state finally announced its "official" first man in space at the height of the Cold War, space watchers claim. It is alleged Soviet hero Yuri Gagarin was not the first human to be blasted into space on April 12, 1961, but simply the first man to survive the trip and return to Earth.
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HOT SPRINGS, Va. (AP) - Virginia Del. Nick Freitas has announced his plan to seek the Republican nomination to challenge Democratic U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine in 2018.
Freitas will go up against Corey Stewart - the chairman of the Prince William Board of County Supervisors - for the nomination. Stewart, who has modeled himself after President Donald Trump, ran a primary campaign for governor this year, but narrowly lost the Republican nomination to Ed Gillespie.
Freitas formally announced his candidacy Friday at a gathering of Virginia Republicans. The second-term delegate from Culpeper has a conservative voting record and libertarian streak.
The 38-year-old joined the Army after high school, became a Green Beret and served 11 years of active duty.
Several other Republicans are expected to join the race, including evangelical pastor E. W. Jackson.
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The UKG legend makes a track in 10 minutes.
MJ Cole is a true UK garage pioneer. It’s been 20 years since the release of his classic track ‘Sincere’, but through a process of constant evolution he’s still making vital tunes, the most recent of which is a killer collaboration with Kojey Radical.
When we visited Cole’s studio in a former gin factory in east London a few months ago we jumped at the chance to film an episode of Against The Clock with him, eager to see what he could create in just 10 minutes.
The result was a signature MJ Cole garage rhythm with skippy Rhodes piano melodies and chopped up vocal samples – UKG perfection, if you ask us.
Watch next: Visit MC Cole’s gin factory-turned-studio in east London.
08:51 Reported News Briefs Nissan 4, 5778 , 20/03/18 Nissan 4, 5778 , 20/03/18 Czech Republic considering moving embassy to J'lem A spokeswoman confirms consideration of the move against the backdrop of a report that Israel is pressuring Prague to move the embassy and a disagreement between the Czech president and prime minister on the matter. Read more ► ◄ Last Briefs
Jonathan Drouin gets the puck past Kings goalie Peter Budaj for a highlight-reel goal Feb. 7 at Amalie Arena. That's how Lightning wing Jonathan Drouin explained his dazzling shift and setup in Saturday's 4-1 win in Winnipeg.
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Saturday will prove to be the quieter of the two days this weekend.
Highs Saturday will be in the low 30s and gradually increasing clouds will be the call.
Snow will move in early Sunday Morning and continue throughout the day. Highs Sunday will be in the mid to upper 30s. The snow will be a wet snow and mainly impact non-paved surfaces.
A general 3 to 5 inches of snow can be expected. Roads won't really be impacted until late Sunday and early Monday when the snow will be able to stick due to the falling temperatures.
More snow tracks in Tuesday and especially Wednesday.
Armenia international Henrikh Mkhitaryan has issued a message commemorating the Armenian Genocide and calling for its international recognition.
“Yesterday Armenians showed to the world a great model of soft power and today they are demonstrating unity in remembering victims of the first Genocide of XXth Century – the Armenian Genocide,” Henrikh Mkhitaryan said in a Facebook post.
“It is time to internationally recognize this crime against humanity and to empower modern society’s commitment to prevent repetition of such atrocities. Our gratitude to dozen of countries that have recognized the Armenian Genocide,” the Arsenal midfielder continued.
With a merger between Sprint (S -1.8% ) and T-Mobile (TMUS +1.5% ) gathering steam for a possible firm announcement alongside earnings, Senate Democrats are pressing the Trump administration to start reviewing the deal for consumer harm ahead of any announcement, Bloomberg reports.
A letter spearheaded by Sen. Amy Klobuchar (to the Justice Department's new antitrust chief Makan Delrahim and to FCC Chairman Ajit Pai) says the combination "could raise significant antitrust issues and could harm consumers" and urges the two to start looking into the deal.
Klobuchar is the top Democrat for antitrust issues on the Senate Judiciary Committee.
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* Sees net profit for Q1 2017 to decrease by 0 percent to 30 percent, or to be 15.4 million yuan to 22.0 million yuan, compared to net profit of the same period in 2016 (22.0 million yuan)
* Comments that decreased sales of real estate business is main reason for the forecast
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VATICAN CITY — The Legion of Christ religious order, stained by revelations that its founder sexually abused seminarians and fathered several children, is dealing with a new credibility scandal.
In a letter released by the Legion on Saturday, the rector of its diocesan seminary in Rome, the Rev. Oscar Turrion, admitted he had fathered two children and is leaving the priesthood.
Turrion was rector of the Pontifical Maria Mater Eclesiae International College, a residence for diocesan seminarians who study at Rome's ecclesial universities. Currently some 107 seminarians live there, most from India, Africa and Latin America.
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‘The Lying Game’, Ruth Ware
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‘Devil’s Bargain’, Joshua Green
‘Rediscovering Americanism’, Mark R. Levin
‘Bill O’Reilly’s Legends and Lies: The Civil War’, David Fisher
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The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary and the City of Corner Brook are giving people one more reason to not drink and drive on New Year's Eve. For one night only, the police force in Corner Brook will not issue any tickets for on-street parking overnight tonight and into Sunday morning.
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Smith is the country's new poet laureate. On Wednesday, the Library of Congress announced Smith... An American college student who was released from a North Korean prison is finally home but in a coma and undergoing treatment at an Ohio hospital.
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PALMERTON -- Skiers and snowboarders shredded the gnar in support of blood cancer research in Carbon County.
Carve 4 Cancer 5, the annual winter sports and music festival was held at Blue Mountain Ski Resort on Saturday.
The charity event raises money for blood cancer research and helps provide financial assistance for local cancer patients.
Carve 4 Cancer was started by Brent Evans in 2012. Evans passed away due to complications of a type of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2017.
Evans' dedicated team of volunteers are carrying on the event in his memory.
"It's bittersweet but it's humbling to be able to put so much dedication, time into this non-profit and just see a lot of people enjoy the event. Remember Brent and to give back to the cause and the local community," said Aisling Carroll, Brent's girlfriend.
Carve 4 Cancer provides a way to give back while having a lot of fun with their event in Carbon County.
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State Sen. Tim Knopp, R-Central Oregon, and state Rep. Knute Buehler, R-Bend, announced today they are declining the governor’s unilaterally directed 2.75 percent legislative salary increase.
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Stocks nosedived Tuesday, with the Dow Jones industrial average sinking 600 points at session lows. The selling came after the 10-year Treasury yield hit 3%, spooking markets. The dollar edged lower after a week of gains.
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Dow Jones Industrial Average: 24,023.93 −424.76 (-1.74%)
S&P 500: 2,623.41 −46.88 (-1.76%)
AUD/USD: 0.7609 +0.0002 (+0.03%)
ASX 200 SPI futures: 5,869.0 -5 (-0.09%)
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LONDON — Five versions of a Vincent van Gogh masterpiece are being reunited for the first time in a "virtual exhibition."
Van Gogh painted his "Sunflowers" series in the south of France in 1888 and 1889. Five versions of work reside in five different museums on three continents.
On Monday they will all be streamed to a global audience in a Facebook Live broadcast.
The broadcast will begin in London's National Gallery at 12:50 p.m. Then it heads to Amsterdam's Van Gogh Museum, the Neue Pinakothek in Munich, the Philadelphia Museum of Art and Tokyo's Seiji Togo Memorial Museum of Art.
A curator from each museum will describe what makes their version unique.
Last week, the museums launched a virtual-reality experience that shows viewers all five "Sunflowers" in one room.
Watch the exhibit Monday on Facebook Live here.
Kawhi Leonard scored 32 points and the San Antonio Spurs clinched their NBA-record 20th consecutive winning season with a 110-106 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Monday night. LaMarcus Aldridge scored 10 of his 19 points during the final 6 1/2 minutes as the Spurs improved to 42-13 in the season following Tim Duncan's retirement.
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Frank Tarkington, W3KLQ, of Silver Spring, Maryland, died on April 19. He was 102. A California native and World War II Navy radioman, Tarkington went on to enjoy a long career with Radio Corporation of America (RCA). In 1948, he installed the first television set in the White House so that President Harry Truman could witness the opening of Congress that January. Following his retirement, Tarkington was active for 19 years as a volunteer for Montgomery County Consumer Protection. — Thanks to John Creel, WB3GXW
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New music alert! Baltimore’s own Dru Hill just released a Christmas album, Christmas in Baltimore, featuring holiday classics like “Silent Night,” “Tis the Season,” “Underneath the Mistletoe” and more. The 9-track album is their first album together in seven years and they stopped by April Watts‘s show to tell us all about it.
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CHARLOTTE HALL, Md. (AP)  A Maryland priest has been placed on administrative leave after he booted mourners from a church where they were to hold a funeral.
The Archdiocese of Washington announced Tuesday that the Rev. Michael Briese is on leave pending the outcome of an investigation.
On June 27, before a funeral for Agnes Hicks could begin at St. Mary Catholic Church in Charlotte Hall, WTTG-TV reports a guest knocked over a chalice, damaging it and angering the priest. Hicks' daughter, Shanice Chisley, said Briese ordered everyone out and disrespected her deceased mother, saying "'get this thing out of my church! Everyone get the hell out of my church!'"
The archdiocese says Briese apologized to the family. In a letter published in the local newspaper, Briese said anger "was the most inappropriate response."
Eight people were displaced after an apartment fire on Aug. 13, 2017. (Austin Turner / FOX5)
Three children and five adults were displaced from their homes Sunday from a damaging apartment fire near Eastern Avenue and Bonanza Road, according to Las Vegas Fire and Rescue.
Firefighters responded to the Green Tree Apartments on the 500 block of North 28th Street at 2:35 p.m. Sunday. The initial callers reported a fire in the yard behind the apartment. It had spread to an upstairs apartment when firefighters got there, LVFR said.
Firefighters had the fire under control in just a few minutes. and it was confined to one apartment unit, LVFR said.
Damage was estimated at $70,000.
LVFR said fire investigators believe the fire started in a storage area behind the apartment and then spread. The cause was unknown.
No one was home at the time of the fire and there were no reported injuries.
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Arizonans have until April 18 to claim close to $25 million in tax refunds left on the table from the 2013 tax season, part of more than $1 billion nationally in unclaimed refunds from that year. Tax Day: Time's running out for Arizonans to claim millions in old tax refunds Arizonans have until April 18 to claim close to $25 million in tax refunds left on the table from the 2013 tax season, part of more than $1 billion nationally in unclaimed refunds from that year.
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Marble earns degree from Miami-U
Rachel Marble, of Midland, was among more than 1,000 students from Miami University who received degrees during fall commencement exercises Dec. 15, 2017.
Marble graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business degree, majoring in Marketing.
BEDMINSTER, N.J. (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump asked Americans to rise above hatred and bigotry to silence violent protests like those seen in Charlottesville, Virginia on Saturday.
Violence erupted between white nationalists and counter-demonstrators over the fate of a monument that honors a hero of the Civil War that ended slavery. One person was killed.
"We condemn in the strongest possible terms this egregious display of hatred, bigotry and violence on many sides," Trump told reporters at his New Jersey golf course.
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About the Series: In February 2002 the Wednesday Noon Concert Series was begun. For the most part, each Wednesday year round half-hour concerts take place between 12:15 and 12:45. A variety of performers, including choir, guitar, cello, piano, organ, voice, string trio, harp and others, provide a mid-day respite to downtown workers and guests. Though a freewill offering is taken, there is no charge to attend the concerts. The Wednesday Noon Concert Series is the only on-going series of its kind in the Greater Milwaukee area. It was voted “Best Music Before Sundown” by the Shepherd Express in 2008.
Price: Suggested donation, $3.00. For more information contact Michael Batcho at 414/276-9814, ext. 305 or www.stjohncathedral.org
Maclin (hand) was a full practice participant all week but is nonetheless listed as questionable for Sunday's game in Oakland.
The Ravens have a few players listed as questionable who don't seem to be in any actual danger of missing the contest. The real concern with Maclin is that he's averaging just five targets per game in one of the worst offenses in the NFL. He does at least get to face an Oakland defense that's allowed quarterback to complete 67.8 percent of their passes for 8.0 yards per attempt, with six touchdowns and no interceptions in four games. However, the Raiders have surrendered 9.7 yards per target to tight ends and running backs, compared to just 6.9 per target to wide receivers. Maclin does get a lot of his snaps in the slot, which should allow him to attack Oakland's struggling linebacker group at times. He'll still be tough to trust unless his volume and/or the Baltimore offense takes a major step forward over the next few weeks.
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NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — When it’s hot outside who wouldn’t enjoy a cold and refreshing drink.
Health and wellness expert Bianca Jade stopped by to talk with Ryan Kristafer, and Teresa Dufour about popular drinks with a little fizz.
Bianca says talked about how to cut back on sugar and sodium with several different options for drinks.
Fizzy Thyme Lemonade Strawberry Mint Sparkling Water Watermelon Jalapeno Crush
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A married couple can agree that property they buy as husband and wife belongs solely to him or her without expressly stating in the agreement that the property is “non-marital,” Maryland’s top court has ruled. The Court of Appeals decision overturned lower court rulings that held all property acquired during marriage belongs to both spouses in ...
Conley totaled 24 points (8-18 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 4-5 FT), eight assists, one rebound, one steal and one block across 38 minutes during a 96-82 loss to the Spurs on Monday.
Conley bounced back from an off performance in Game 1 to rack up a team high in points and assists in the loss. More performances like this should one be expected from Conley through the rest of the series, as he averaged 20.5 points and 6.3 assists per game during the regular season.
Reid Travis, a first-team All-Pac-12 performer last season, is withdrawing from the NBA Draft and transferring out of the Stanford program, a source confirmed to CBS Sports early Wednesday.
A formal announcement is expected soon.
Travis averaged 19.5 points and 8.7 rebounds last season for a Stanford team that finished 11-7 in the Pac-12. A source told CBS Sports that though nothing is official yet, Kentucky is the most likely landing spot for the 6-foot-8 forward who would be eligible immediately as a graduate transfer. UK is currently No. 4 in the CBS Sports Top 25 (and one).
Theatre Aspen announced that season passes go on sale today for the upcoming summer season. A variety of passes, with exclusive access to booking seats, no fees and other benefits, are available, including specially priced preview passes and the popular Local's Pass for valley residents, offered through June 5. Season Passes are on sale for as low as $80 for the Preview Pass.
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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Maryland guard Kiara Leslie will play next season at North Carolina State as a graduate transfer.
Both schools announced Leslie's move Wednesday. Leslie will graduate this summer and be immediately eligible with two seasons of eligibility.
Leslie is the younger sister of former Wolfpack men's basketball player C.J. Leslie. Her hometown is Holly Springs, which is a short drive from N.C. State's Raleigh campus.
Leslie played two seasons mostly as a reserve for the Terrapins before sitting out last year with an injury. She averaged 4.0 points and 2.8 rebounds in 67 career games.
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Arsenal are ready to offload Theo Walcott in the January transfer window – and the England international is set to rejoin Southampton, according to the Daily Express.
Walcott, aged 28, joined the Gunners from the Saints in 2006.
He has scored 107 goals in 388 games for Arsenal, but currently finds himself out of manager Arsene Wenger’s plans.
Walcott is yet to start a Premier League game so far this season and is on the fringes at the Emirates Stadium.
He has 18 months left to run on his £110,000-a-week contract. The Gunners look set to move the winger on before his value drops further towards the end of his deal.
Goal-shy Southampton will reportedly stump up around £12m-£15m – little more than the £9m fee they received from Arsenal 11 years ago – in order to add Walcott to Mauricio Pellegrino’s squad.
They apparently face competition from Everton, West Ham United and Inter Milan for a player who made his debut for them as a 16-year-old in 2005.
April 24 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks turned negative on Tuesday, weighed down by shares of Alphabet and 3M and as yield on the 10-year Treasury notes rose to 3 percent for the first time in more than four years.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was sown 0.18 percent at 24403.64, the S&P 500 was up 0.8 points, or 0.03 percent, at 2,671.09 and the Nasdaq Composite was down 20.11 points, or 0.28 percent, at 7,108.49. (Reporting by Sruthi Shankar in Bengaluru; Editing by Arun Koyyur)
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WE SEE WOOD, HE SEES OPPORTUNITY Woodworker Crafts A Gorgeous Dining Table From Scratch With Japanese Joinery
We're guessing when he designed the table, he hadn't anticipated what his children were going to do in the end.
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Claire's, the mall chain that has pierced the ears of millions of teens, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
NO, HILLY, MOST OF US DON’T THINK WITH OUR VAGINAS: Hillary Clinton Says Women Just ‘Misunderstood’ Her India Remarks. Only your followers, Hillary.
Aleah Hosea shows some of her paintings at Montgomery's Wishbone Cafe, where she is also the assistant manager, on Thursday, March 15, 2018. Several are marked for sale. Shannon Heupel/Advertiser
The estimated number of foreign visitors to Japan in January soared 24.0 percent from a year earlier to 2,295,700, marking the second-highest monthly figure after last July, a government body said Wednesday.
Visitors from China and Taiwan flocked to Japan amid the Lunar New Year holiday season, which began later in the reporting month, according to the Japan National Tourism Organization.
By country and region, visitors from China ranked top at 630,600, followed by South Korea at 625,400 and Taiwan at 350,800.
The growth rates of visitors from Malaysia and Indonesia in January topped 70 percent and 60 percent, respectively, compared with a year before.
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SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — If you thought the Bay Bridge seemed more eerie than usual, you’re not imagining it. There is a power outage affecting the lights on the Bay Bridge Wednesday morning.
The lights on the inside of the bridge are out making for a dark drive in and out of San Francisco.
Electricians are not sure why the lights went out but they are investigating, according to KRON4’s Robin Winston.
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The power outage is not affecting traffic.
Heading into SF. Traffic b/u to the maze. The lights are out on the (inside) of bridge, its dark. Drive carefully. pic.twitter.com/Vs5WWCOo6b — Robin Winston (@RobinWinstonTV) February 15, 2017
It was a little eerie coming over the #baybridge this morning. Lights were out over most of the western span and the tunnel. pic.twitter.com/STvIR48b78 — Andy (@pachecobiz) February 15, 2017
March 30 Crescita Therapeutics Inc
* Crescita Therapeutics- net loss for three months ended December 31, 2016 was $4.1 million compared to $4.4 million for three months ended december 31, 2015
* Crescita Therapeutics- total revenue for three months ended December 31, 2016 was $2.2 million versus $60,000 for three months ended december 31, 2015
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UPDATE 1-OECD warns New Zealand on low labour productivity, endorses debt limits
WELLINGTON, June 15 The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) warned New Zealand on Thursday that low labour productivity poses long-term challenges for the country despite its solid growth prospects.
Street was transferred to the 60-day DL Monday.
The move was made to make room on the 40-man roster for Parker Bridwell, who was recently acquired in a trade with the Orioles. This move makes sense, as the Angels are expected to be overly cautious with Street given his injury-filled past. Cam Bedrosian will continue to the majority of save chances while Street remains out.
A GIFT OF LIFE - Since the transplant center opened in 1977, the center has performed more than 2,000 transplants.
ORGAN TRANSPLANT CENTER - The John C. McDonald Regional Transplant Center is the only transplant center in north Louisiana.
New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) India's annual rate of inflation based on wholesale prices shot up by 1.88 per cent in July, official data showed here on Monday.
According to data from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the wholesale price index (WPI), with the revised base year of 2011-12, went up further in July 2017 to 1.88 per cent from 0.90 per cent in June.
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Scorpions have made their way into Valley neighborhoods. (Source: Associated Press)
As the weather warms up, insects have invaded Valley homes.
FOX5 received dozens of pictures and messages from viewers fed up with the influx of bugs in the area.
“Its miserable,” Jayme Symmens of Henderson said.
Symmens said he saw a recluse spider in his garage early Sunday.
“I just left it alone and went back in to the house,” he said.
The resurgence of crawlers is linked to the valley's mild winter.
“It’s going to make the larvae that’s down in the ground right now have no natural enemies,” FOX5 meteorologist Les Krifaton said.
Krifaton said the Valley can expect more insects as the weather warms up.
To protect property from bugs, homes are recommended to be treated every one to two months.
To reduce risk of scorpions: remove piles of trash, stones and fire wood on the ground and protect points of entry inside the home.
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Kittle caught two passes (two targets) for 10 yards in Sunday's victory over the Texans.
This was the second consecutive week where we saw veteran Garrett Celek not only out-snap the rookie (61 to 20), but also outpace him in production as well. The developing timeshare was already damaging to Kittle's chances of being a standard league fantasy asset, but it now appears that he has become the clear-cut backup to Celek going forward.
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain’s Bexit minister David Davis will meet the European Union’s chief negotiator Michel Barnier on Monday in London to discuss Britain’s exit from the bloc, Davis wrote on Twitter on Friday.
“Important next step in our work to build new partnership between UK & EU,” Davis wrote.
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TYLER, Texas - James Cavender, the founder of the Cavender's western wear retail chain, has died in East Texas.
Company Chief Financial Officer Jim Thompson says Cavender died Tuesday at East Texas Medical Center in Tyler. He was 87.
Thompson said Wednesday that Cavender, over the past few years, had health issues that left him hospitalized at various times. Thompson did not elaborate.
The company was founded in 1965 in Pittsburg, Texas, where Cavender still lived with his wife, Pat. Thompson says Cavender about 20 years ago turned over day-to-day business operations to his three sons.
The company, now based in Tyler, operates more than 70 stores in Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Colorado, Missouri, Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, Kansas and Nebraska.
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After receiving backlash from Clark Sisters fans for her “Step up their game” comment, Wendy Williams has invited the legendary gospel group to perform on her talk show. No word of whether they have accepted the invitation or not.
Amid the backlash, the Clark Sisters suddenly found themselves at #1 on iTunes.
As previously reported, the talk show host offended church folk and gospel lovers far and wide by suggesting that the legendary group “step up their game,” considering Snoop Dogg’s first gospel album reached No. 1 on the gospel chart.
In her efforts to make things better, Wendy wrote on instagram, “Clark Sisters, I love you and hope to see you on the show soon! XO, WW,” … she also posted a video of her singing their biggest hit “You Brought the Sunshine” and inviting the ladies to perform.
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Serena Williams is one of the greatest athletes of all time. A physical specimen, she is absolutely jacked beyond all reason, which is pretty funny considering how she just became engaged to a total internet nerd.
We kid, we kid, but Williams recently became engaged to Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian. They make a completely adorable couple, it’s just that everyone in the world knows that Williams could completely destroy him if it ever came to blows.
They took a cute picture together posing on the beach where Alexis is holding up the incredibly muscular Williams.
My only regret is not pointing my toe sorry coach Garry 🙈 A post shared by Serena Williams (@serenawilliams) on Apr 17, 2017 at 6:29am PDT
If he’s struggling, he’s certainly hiding it well. His face certainly does look like he is having some difficulty, though!
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HOUSTON- Police are investigating after a vehicle rammed into the front of Pinks Pizza in Bellaire.
Owners said the burglars smashed the counter and damaged part of the ceiling. The perps also used the car to knock over the safe which was bolted into the ground and got away with $500 cash
Authorities are still searching for who did this.
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SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCBD) — Perfectly Franks closed its doors in Summerville.
According to its facebook page, they closed the location on North Main Street to move to a new and improved location at a later date. There’s no word on the new location or when Perfectly Frank’s could be serving customers again.
According to the Summerville Journal Scene, the business started looking for a new location in January due to financial problems.
FORT DODGE, Iowa — Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst says "it's very frustrating" that it took President Donald Trump two days to specifically denounce white supremacy in the wake of a deadly clash in Virginia.
The Republican freshman senator spoke to reporters after a town hall meeting of about 100 people in Fort Dodge in northwest Iowa. Trump finally condemned hate groups by name on Monday, after first offering a less specific criticism of groups involved in Saturday's protests in Charlottesville.
Ernst credited Trump with adequately addressing the problem Monday, but wished it hadn't taken so long.
Father Albert E. Breton, a diocesan priest and member of the ordination class of 1954, passed away early January 1 at the Mont Marie Healthcare Center in Holyoke. He was 89 years old.
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Artists in St. Pete are banding together to clean up four downtown murals that were vandalized last week. St. Pete artists were stunned at disappointed to see the graffiti.
RELATED: Police looking for vandals who threw paint on 4 St. Pete murals, causing more than $7,000 in damage
“This is our town and we take pride that this is a community that doesn’t have a whole lot of vandalism,” said John Vitale.
Vitale said it may be someone in the art community who is behind the graffiti. Investigators said that is a theory they are looking into.
"It could be a publicity stunt or somebody getting mad that someone is taking their style, but there isn’t a lot of room for that drama in the art scene, its just going to hurt us,” said Vitale.
Vitale said he is joining forces with other artists to clean up the artwork. The hope is to restore the works to their original beauty.
“Lets just make it better we have the time to do that, so that what we are trying to do,” said Vitale.
: Pakistani intelligence officials say a suspected US drone strike killed a militant commander and his associate near the Afghan border.Two intelligence officials say the drone targeted the commander, Qari Abdullah Dawar, as he was walking with his associate near their mountain hideout in the Tor Tangai area of North Waziristan on Wednesday.North Waziristan has long been a sanctuary for Pakistani Taliban and other militant groups. Pakistan's military says it has eradicated most militant safe havens in operations there.They say the slain militants were from the Gul Bahadur group, which has carried out attacks inside Afghanistan.The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak to the media.Pakistani Taliban leader Mullah Fazlullah was killed in a drone strike in Afghanistan last month.
Khartoum - South Kordofan state towns of Delenj, Hamadi and Dibeibat have entered the national network of electricity whereby the Minister of Water Resources ,
Irrigation and electricity Mutaz Musa has visited Delenj town in south Kordofan state and inspected the entry of the three towns in the electricity network so that the citizens may enjoy stable electricity supply.
He inspected during his field visit to the cities the position of removing iron poles totaling nearly three thousand poles and he was briefed on the report of progress of the work of the Sudanese Company for distributing electricity on connecting electricity current to the citizens of the region.
He stressed speeding up of the procedures of electricity connection and he has also inspected the thermal generation plants and directed the transfer the existing two units to Kadugli city to support electricity supply there prior to connecting it together with rest of the cities of the state to electricity network.
A committee of executive directors of government offices has recommended to ministers that Tel Aviv allow 164 businesses to continue to operate on the Jewish Sabbath. The committee recommended a future limit of 140 businesses with no option of increasing the number.
Opponents warned of the spread of Shabbat businesses to other localities and called on Interior Minister Aryeh Deri to fight the recommendation.
New York Times publisher Arthur “Pinch” Sulzberger Jr. says he fired Jill Abramson because he feared losing managing editor Dean Baquet, which could have led to a disaster in the...
Neil Barsky began his journalism career at the Daily News working for Steve Yahn on the business desk and said it was his most enjoyable time in journalism. After two...
Spawn: the movie is set to star Jamie Foxx as the main character
Spawn is a character made famous in the 1990's Image Comics comic books by Todd McFarlane, who is most widely known for his work on The Amazing Spider-Man.
The character will finally make it to the big screens next year, as the comic book creation is set to be turned into a major blockbuster to rival the likes of Marvel and DC Comics.
Todd McFarlane was the artist to draw the first full appearances of the supervillain Venom, who has his own movie coming out this year starring Tom Hardy.
McFarlane's Spawn is based on a high-school era comic he drew, which he updated for Image Comics in the 1990s.
The Coast Guard is asking mariners to stay away from two areas south of Sugarloaf Key where a local diver found unexploded bombs that the Navy is planning to remove this spring.
It’s unclear what era or military conflict the bombs are from, but it’s not uncommon to find unexploded ordnance decades after their deployment, usually accidentally, in areas near military ba...
BROOKLINE, Mass. (AP) - Residents of a Boston suburb have voted to rename the elementary school once attended by John F. Kennedy because it was named for a former slave owner.
Town meeting members in Brookline voted Tuesday 171-19 to change the name of the Edward Devotion School.
It will be known as the Coolidge Corner School, after its neighborhood, until a new name can be approved at next spring's town meeting.
Deborah Brown, who proposed the change, said, "No child should have to walk into a school named for someone who enslaved people."
Opponents called the name change an empty gesture that doesn't address racism's underlying causes.
Devotion, who died in 1744, left money to the town on the condition it is used for a school.
The future president attended from kindergarten through third grade.
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Jenny Mollen might have only given birth to her second son Lazlo with Jason Biggs on Monday (October 2), but she’s already baring her belly on Instagram!
The 38-year-old actress and author posted a mirror selfie on Friday (October 6) bearing her bandaged stomach in a black bra, still rocking her hospital bracelets.
“Post op chic. #babybiggs,” Jenny wrote.
Following the birth, Jenny and Jason went live on Instagram Story in the backseat of a car showing off their newborn son while leaving the hospital.
“Who would have thought when I met this man in 2007 that 10 years later we’d have all this. #muthafuckinteets #SidandLaz” she wrote in a cute pic of her happy family.
Congratulations again to the couple!
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A Swedish model says she’s receiving rape threats after she posed her hairy legs in an Adidas ad.
Twenty-six year old Arvida Bystrom, says she’s “getting rape threats” in her direct messages on Instagram since the ad released featuring their shoes and her hairy legs.
The model and photographer posted to her Instagram about the threats she’s received and thanked her followers for all of the positivity and love she got over the hate.
Adidas released a statement saying they’re “honored to work with creators like Arvida for their creativity, diversity and unique ideas.”
Air Canada is apologizing to a Prince Edward Island family after the airline bumped a 10-year-old boy from a flight.
Brett Doyle booked four tickets from Charlottetown to Costa Rica for his family last August.
A day before the vacation during March break, Doyle says he checked his family in for the flight online, but could not select a seat for his son.
After hours on the phone with Air Canada, Doyle’s wife drove to the airport and was told the flight was oversold and their son had been bumped.
The family drove to Moncton to catch a different Air Canada flight to meet the Costa Rica flight in Montreal, but when that flight was cancelled they were forced to drive to Halifax and stay overnight in a hotel.
Air Canada said in an email that the airline has apologized to the Doyle family, and that the situation should not have occurred.
Doyle said he was offered a $2,500 voucher, which expires in one year, and was told Air Canada may cover his expenses.
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BLACKSBURG, Va. — Virginia Tech coach Justin Fuente has named redshirt freshman Josh Jackson the starting quarterback for the Hokies’ season opener against West Virginia.
Fuente announced the decision Monday.
The coach says he has been pleased with Jackson’s consistency, his demeanour, his ability to process information and some of the things the staff gave him to work on through the summer. Fuente added it’s time to get the first unit working together.
Jackson beat out junior college transfer AJ Bush and freshman Hendon Hooker. None of the three has ever taken a snap in an FBS-level game. He says the timing is good because “we’ll be able to focus in on getting better and not really worrying about who’s going to be in or anything like that.”
The Hokies and Mountaineers open the season on Sept. 3 at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland.
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Amazon is the most valuable brand from Washington — and the entire United States. Sundry Photography/Shutterstock
Amazon is officially the most valuable brand in the United States.
That's according to Brand Finance, a brand consultancy firm that released its annual list of the strongest brands in the US in June.
Brand Finance defines brand value as the collective value of a company's trademarks, including names, logos and designs, which create "distinctive images and associations in the minds of stakeholders, thereby generating economic benefits."
Amazon dethroned Google to take the top spot this year, and Apple overtook Google as well to become the most valuable brand among companies from California.
Below is a map of the most valuable brand in every state, from Nike in Oregon to FedEx in Tennessee. States without a brand in the top 500 are not listed.
Sarah Silverman had some seriously harsh words for President Donald Trump at a march in New York City on Saturday that was organized on Tax Day to demand Trump release his tax returns.
“Show us your f–king taxes, you emotional child,” Silverman told the crowd in a rant captured on video and shared on social media.
The outspoken comedian added, “You like being a superficial bully? Here’s one for you: you are a three at best.”
Silverman was snapped carrying a sign that read “You’re a 3 at best.”
She shared other signs she made for the rally on Twitter including one that read, “Hey Donny, did you pay zero taxes in Rubles or dollars? CRIMINALS HIDE #Taxes”
Silverman initially supported Bernie Sanders in the 2016 election, and she threw her support behind Democratic Nominee Hillary Clinton once Sanders was out of the race.
Harare – If we look deeper and further we shall be shocked that to this day the black Zimbabwean remains poor, hopeless and oppressed in his own country.
Source: Independence for black Zimbabweans – The Zimbabwean by Vince Musewe
On the social front the quality of life remains sub standard in general. On the political front he remains disenfranchised and disillusioned.
On the economic front the average black Zimbabwean still struggles to make a decent living. He faces exploitation and disrespect from his own government and it’s institutions. He faces racism from the Chinese and the Indians who may employ him in his own country. He faces disrespect from some but not all White folk here.
In the totality of his life the black Zimbabwean is neither free nor happy in his own country. He is a wretched soul of lost dreams and hopes. Challenges on all fronts of his life still face him as if nothing happened in 1980.
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The Rev. Ken Boyd will minister at Coats Church of God, 223 S. Isabella St., Coats, Sunday during the 10:45 a.m. service. He has been serving the Church of God for 50 years as a singer, musician and preacher of God’s word. He has held numerous administrative positions in the church including former state evangelism director. The public is invited to join the Sunday worship.
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If you thought bunnies made for a great gift this Easter, some pet stores in Lethbridge say that’s not often the case and can lead to an increase in abandoned bunnies. Katelyn Wilson reports.
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A 33-year-old has admitted biting a man's nose outside a club in Exeter.
Michael Armstrong, of Arena Park, was due to stand trial at Exeter Crown Court after previously denying the nasty assault.
But he changed his plea to guilty and admitted causing grievous bodily harm with intent.
The incident followed an argument between Armstrong and the victim, James Martin, on November 25.
Judge Timothy Rose adjourned the case to July 27.
Armstrong, of Arena Park, will be sentenced then.
A hundred-and-twenty bundles of joy were born in Gauteng on January 1, provincial health authorities confirmed on Sunday afternoon.
"We are very excited to have delivered about 120 babies. There can be no better way of beginning a new year than bringing a new life on this earth," Health MEC Qedani Mahlangu said in a statement.
Out of the 120 babies, 62 were girls and 58 boys.
According to the department, the first baby born in Gauteng on New Year's Day was delivered at the Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital at 00:01 on Sunday morning.
The department said that by Sunday afternoon, the hospital delivered 30 babies, of which there were one set of twins and one set of triplets.
Thelle Mogoerane Hospital delivered 9 babies, Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital 8 babies and Tembisa Hospital delivered 8 babies.
Source: News24
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The Miz’s WWE Entrance Video
WWE has released The Miz’s WWE entrance video on-line and you can watch it in the embedded player below:
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Here are some of the pro wrestling birthdays today:
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Bobby Eaton- 59
Bob Backlund- 68
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Lewis left Monday's game against Minnesota with an upper-body injury and is questionable to return.
At the moment, it's unclear whether this injury is related to the upper-body issue that forced Lewis out of the lineup for 12 games in February and early March, and he was just skating in just his seventh game after re-joining the team. More information should be released by the team before Tuesday's tilt against Winnipeg, and if Lewis isn't able to lace up the skates, Alex Iafallo figures to slide into the lineup.
An Afghan official says Taliban insurgents have targeted military checkpoints in eastern Ghazni province in two separate attacks, killing three Afghan soldiers.
Arif Noori, spokesman for the provincial governor in Ghazni, says that five other soldiers were wounded in the attacks, which took place early on Tuesday
He also says the two districts were the attacks took place — Andar and Muqar — are now under the control of the Afghan security forces.
Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid claimed responsibility for the attacks in Ghazni, saying the insurgents were able to overrun the checkpoints and seize weapons and ammunition.
The Taliban have stepped up attacks on Afghan security forces in recent years, capturing several districts across the country.
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Cable fell back to key near-term support at 1.2440 (daily cloud top) and fully reversed yesterday’s strong rally, after weaker than expected UK data put pound under increased pressure.
Near-term structure weakened and focus is turning lower.
Plethora of strong supports between 1.2440 and 1.2410 (daily cloud top; 55/100 bull-cross and 30SMA) is a key for pair’s near-term action.
Sustained break here would risk further weakness towards next key level at 1.2345 (07 Feb spike low/daily Kijun-sen), to confirm lower top at 1.2580 on break lower.
However, light recovery could be expected while daily cloud top is holding, but regain of Monday/today’s tops at 1.2537/46 is needed to bring bulls fully in play.
Res: 1.2480; 1.2500; 1.2546; 1.2580
Sup: 1.2440; 1.2426; 1.2410; 1.2345
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ISTANBUL, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Galatasaray have signed West Ham United winger Sofiane Feghouli on a five-year contract for 4.25 million euros ($5.01 million), the Turkish club announced on Monday.
The 27-year-old Algeria international spent one season at West Ham after joining the Premier League club on a three-year deal from La Liga side Valencia last year.
Feghouli scored four goals in 27 appearances for the Hammers, including one against NK Domzale in the return leg of a Europa League third qualifying round tie in West Ham's first match at the club's new London Stadium last July.
Paris-born Feghouli came through the ranks at French club Grenoble before joining Valencia.
An age-grade representative for France, he chose to play for Algeria and scored their first World Cup goal in 28 years with a penalty against Belgium in 2014.
($1 = 0.8490 euros) (Writing by Ken Ferris; Editing by Greg Stutchbury)
SEABROOK, Texas - A man's body was found in Seabrook on Monday afternoon, according to a Facebook post by the department.
At about 1:45 p.m., a caller said they found the body in the 3300 block of State Highway 146.
A crew working in the area found the man's body lying in thick brush about 25 feet west of the highway, police said.
His body was not visible from the highway, police said.
When investigators arrived on the scene, they found the man who was wearing pants with a light colored T-shirt and had no identification or property on him.
Investigators said the body had been there for about seven days.
Authorities said they do not suspect criminal wrongdoing at this time, but the case is under investigation.
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A severe ice warning has been issued for Walsall as freezing temperatures are set to plummet to even further.
After several inches of snow covered the town on Sunday, weather forecasters on Monday said temperatures would fall to a low of minus seven degrees centigrade.
A clear night was forecast by the Met Office with sunny spells throughout Tuesday. But with temperatures not rising above ZERO the snow and ice is set to remain over the next couple of days.
Temperatures could rise slightly by Wednesday and Thursday, with some rain being forecast before the end of the week.
Drivers are being warned to be aware of icy roads and pavements, and say travel disruption will continue.
The first Indigenous woman inducted into Canada's Sports Hall of Fame earned a new honour Wednesday.
Sharon Firth of the Gwich'in First Nation has been awarded an honorary doctorate of laws from the University of Alberta.
A residential school survivor, Firth went on to become one of the most decorated members in the history of Canada's national cross-country ski team, representing the country at the Winter Olympic Games and on the Nordic World Cup circuit.
Firth, a member of the Order of Canada, was recognized by the university for her commitment to being an "outstanding athlete and inspiring role model for all Canadians."
Firth addressed the spring convocation ceremony Wednesday at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, saying, "I take this honour very seriously. It not only shows the evolution of Canadian societal norms, but on a more universal note it shows the good that all human beings are capable of."
BALTIMORE - Baltimore police released surveillance video of two persons of interest in a deadly shooting in Canton.
Sebastian Dvorak, 27, was shot during an attempted robbery in the 2500 block of Boston Street around 2:45 a.m. Monday morning.
Dvorak was taken to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Wednesday evening police released surveillance video from Eastern Avenue showing two males running and ducking behind cars.
One person of interest is described as African-American male, thick curly hair, medium grey tee-shirt with a white tank top underneath, blue jeans and grey New Balance sneakers.
The video shows the male putting eye glasses on his face while walking down Eastern Avenue.
Anyone with information is asked to call Homicide detectives at 410-396-2100, Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7lockup or text a tip to 443-902-4824.
Plenty of local florists say they are ready to take last-minute orders, whether you want an arrangement of a dozen roses or a basket.
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Netflix is on the verge of surpassing 100 million global subscribers, a testament to how much the video streaming service has changed the entertainment landscape since its debut a decade ago.
The company will reach that milestone this weekend if its projections are correct. Netflix made the prediction today with the release of its first-quarter earnings.
The service added nearly 5 million subscribers during the first three months of the year, and will end March with 98.7 million customers in roughly 190 countries.
OPEC is finally making some headway in its race against the tide of surging U.S. supplies, and speculators are giving the group greater credence. Hedge funds boosted bets on higher West Texas Intermediate crude prices a second week as futures topped $53 a barrel for the first time in a month, U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission data show.
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Motilal Oswal has come out with its fourth quarter (January-March) earnings estimates for the Capital Goods sector. The brokerage house expects Voltas to report net profit at 141.6 crore up 73.7% quarter-on-quarter.
Net Sales are expected to increase by 63.5 percent Q-o-Q (up 2.2 percent Y-o-Y) to Rs 1930.5 crore, according to Motilal Oswal.
Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) are likely to rise by 111.6 percent Q-o-Q (up 3.7 percent Y-o-Y) to Rs 192.2 crore.
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There were 12 059 cases of domestic violence reported across the 196 police stations in the Eastern Cape between 2015 and this year.
This was revealed by Safety and Liaison MEC Weziwe Tikana in a report submitted to the Bhisho legislature.
The report follows parliamentary questions posed to her office by DA MPL Bobby Stevenson.
Tikana said in the 2015-16 financial year, 5 356 cases of domestic violence were reported in the province, while 5 181 were reported in 2016-17.
So far, 1 522 cases of domestic violence have been reported in the 2017-18 financial year, which ends in March.
Out of the total of 12 923 protection order cases reported over the last three financial years, 9 334 arrests had been made.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 10' game
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the New York Lottery's "Pick 10" game were:
03-06-07-09-14-27-28-29-31-32-36-42-44-50-53-56-59-67-71-79
(three, six, seven, nine, fourteen, twenty-seven, twenty-eight, twenty-nine, thirty-one, thirty-two, thirty-six, forty-two, forty-four, fifty, fifty-three, fifty-six, fifty-nine, sixty-seven, seventy-one, seventy-nine)
has been busy on the promo trail pushing her new albumand making headlines along the way.
The youngest Braxton sister apparently ruffled some feathers when she posted a select from her album cover shoot leaving fans bombarding her comments section with skepticism.
EMPTY BOXES 🎁 #bluebirdofhappiness💙 A post shared by Tamar Braxton ❤️ (@tamarbraxton) on Oct 5, 2017 at 2:29pm PDT
Welp, Tae-Tae had time today and provided receipts for fans haters. In case you too thought her body was Photoshopped, here’s a video that proves otherwise:
Hol'e up?? Where's the photo shop🤷🏼‍♀️ #pettybird🐦 #bluebirdofhappiness🐦💙 #body&Thoat A post shared by Tamar Braxton ❤️ (@tamarbraxton) on Oct 5, 2017 at 10:45pm PDT
From calling out Lil Mama on ‘The Breakfast Club” to announcing her tour with Xscape, Tamar is booked and busy chile.
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No matter how your season has gone, playing at a professional stadium is special, as these two teams face off at PNC Field in Moosic
More than 2,000 students walked out of Green Hope High School in Cary, N.C. on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018 calling for political change to try to end school gun violence following the recent school shooting in Parkland, Florida. Travis Long AP
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The Boston Red Sox head into Game 2 of the ALDS looking to bounce back for them playoff-opening disappointment against the Houston Astros.
Keep it here for live updates that the Red Sox try to even the series. Pitch pitch is at 2:00 p.m. EST, with Drew Pomeranz getting the start for Boston.
With the Red Sox down to Houston to open the American League Divisional Series, we have Jen McCaffrey and Chris Smith reporting live from Minute Maid Park. We'll have analysis from them along with live updates throughout the game (including highlights and other fun coming via social media).
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A young woman has mercilessly mocked police on Facebook.
Tiana Hewitson, 22, was wanted in relation to an outstanding warrant for fraud offences.
Police took to Facebook on November 16 to post a picture of Ms Hewitson and appeal to the public for information on her whereabouts.
Police took to Facebook on November 16 to post a picture of Ms Hewitson and appeal to the public for information on her whereabouts
But it seems the young woman has made a mockery of the post commenting on it nearly a month later.
'I'm free you putrid dogs they still haven't got me hahahahahahahaha,' she wrote on December 7 in response to NSW Police on Facebook.
'Anyone who sees Ms Hewitson is advised not to approach her,' NSW Police previously said.
NSW Police told Daily Mail Australia the woman had actually been arrested in November.
'She is currently on bail and is due to appear before court on December 18,' a police spokesperson said.
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YORK, Pa. (WHTM) – One person was taken to the hospital after a shooting Monday afternoon in York, according to a York County 911 dispatcher.
Officers were called around 3:30 p.m. concerning a report of shots fired in the 700 block of Roosevelt Avenue.
A victim was found in the 500 block of a Pennsylvania Avenue and taken to the hospital in unknown condition.
There is no word on suspects at this time.
Monday’s shooting marks the second in the city so far this year. A 27-year-old man is in police custody after a shooting New Year’s Day that injured another person.
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YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 3, ARMENPRESS. Dennis Edwards, who became a lead singer of the Motown hitmakers the Temptations in 1968, has died aged 74, New York Times reported.
The band won Grammy Awards for the songs “Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone” and “Cloud Nine.”
The singer died on Thursday in Chicago, USA.
His death, in a hospital, was confirmed on Friday by Rosiland Triche Roberts, one of his booking agents. She did not specify the cause.
It’s almost like the African Diaspora in reverse now at Club Timbuktu (520 E. Center St.) as the men behind the Jamaican Grill & Kitchen food truck have taken over the kitchen most days at a venue that long specialized in cuisine from Africa.
Several entrées are available in belly-filling, eye-catching presentations of proteins and sides.
A recent visit’s sampling of curried chicken and goat reveals a variety of heat in the spices between dishes. An angled cut of fried plantain acts as a slightly sweet starch alongside thick, short grains of white rice with red beans and a cabbage salad that’s like the halfway point between coleslaw (similarly cut and including carrot slivers) and sauerkraut (warm, but not fermented).
It’s good to see uniquely spiced, hearty Jamaican fare spread to Riverwest.
NORMAL, Ill. — Milik Yarbrough, Phil Fayne and Matt Hein scored 13 points apiece and Illinois State held on to beat Evansville 75-71 on Saturday.
The Redbirds (13-11, 7-5 Missouri Valley Conference) led by one at the break but Evansville went ahead 43-41 on a Ryan Taylor 3 early in the second half. Illinois State answered with an 11-2 run capped by a Fayne dunk to reclaim the lead, 52-45, with 10:38 to play. The Purple Aces (15-10, 5-7) cut it to 59-56 with 6:11 left but a Madison Williams 3-pointer and a 3-point play by Fayne in the final three minutes helped keep the Redbirds on top.
Fayne led Illinois State with 10 rebounds and Yarbrough had seven rebounds and five assists.
Taylor carried the Purple Aces, scoring 32 points with six rebounds. Dainius Chatkevicius led with 14 rebounds in addition to his eight points. The Evansville loss snaps a three-game win streak.
Officials have opened Blossom Street back up after a large tree fell on a woman's car.
According to Columbia Police watch commander Lt. David Wesley. the tree landed on the hood of the woman's car as she was driving near the 2200 block of Blossom Street.
Lt. Wesley said the woman was not injured. However, the large tree did take down power lines in the area.
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 The New Old Time Chautauqua will visit Sun Lake-Dry Falls State Park and communities in Ferry, Grant and Okanogan counties next month.
Washington State Parks is joining with the country’s only traveling chautauqua to bring family fun, educational experiences, food and entertainment to the area...
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OAKLAND  Cleveland Cavaliers big man Kevin Love will not participate in NBA Finals Day as he continues to go through the leagues mandated concussion protocol, the NBA announced Wednesday.
It remains to be seen how this affects Loves availability to for Game 1 of the NBA Finals Thursday afternoon.
Love, whos averaging 13.9 points and 10 rebounds in 17 playoff games, injured his head after colliding with Boston Celtics rookie Jayson Tatum in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Travellers tackling the Coquihalla Highway in pursuit of a turkey dinner might find the route absolutely stuffed, with the Ministry of Transportation warning that construction delays will add to travel times this long weekend.
Expect traffic to slow down at two major bridge construction projects between Hope and Merritt — at the Box Canyon chain-up area and the Dry Gulch bridge. Motorists are reminded to obey construction speed zones and follow all traffic control signage in these areas.
Those who choose not to obey the posted speed limits have a good chance of being ticketed by the RCMP, as additional police are actively enforcing construction speed zones along the highway, stated the press release from the ministry.
As of Oct. 1, all vehicles travelling on designated highways across the province — including the Coquihalla Highway — must be equipped with winter tires. Drivers can check up to date route information, including weather and the status of major road events, at drivebc.ca.
The Elk County Council on the Arts has a new artist jury session scheduled for March 6. Jury session forms and artist requirements are available at eccota.com in the ECCOTA Gallery section. The ECCOTA Gallery is located on Main Street in beautiful downtown Ridgway.
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WHO doesn't want a bit of serenity leading into a gentle Sunshine Coast Sunday?
Local photographer Steven Cox has you covered.
Mr Cox took a trip out to Buderim's Serenity Falls last week and shared these beautiful images with us so we could share them with you.
Iowa state representative resigns to take flying job
MARION, Iowa (AP) — A Republican member of the Iowa House of Representatives has resigned to take a flying job.
Rep. Ken Rizer, of Marion, will be piloting jet aircraft out of Des Moines for a private air travel company. He's a retired Air Force officer.
Rizer was first elected in 2014 and re-elected in 2016. He's not seeking re-election this year.
A special election won't be required to replace Rizer in the 68th House District, because the Legislature has ended its annual session. Two Democrats are seeking the seat in the June 5 primary, Molly Donahue and Scott Foens. Randy Ray is the sole Republican running.
In the 18th century, leftover meat was pulverized into an edible paste. Yum. The paste was then potted into small vessels to store for later.
There's no record of how people would eat this potted meat, but our host hypothesizes that it would be spread on toast. It was probably a nice break from hunks of preserved salted beef.
An extensive blaze in the Bronx wiped out several businesses Tuesday morning, according to the FDNY, but no one was injured.
The fire, which first broke out just before 5:30 a.m. inside 316 E. 194th St. in the Fordham Manor area of the Bronx, quickly started escalating: It was declared a two-alarm fire about 15 minutes later and eventually declared a five-alarm at about 7:40 a.m.
James Leonard, the FDNY’s chief of department, said the firefighters encountered “heavy fire conditions, heavy smoke conditions” at all seven stores at the building when they first arrived on scene.
The flames were brought under control at about 9:20 a.m., the FDNY said.
Leonard, who described the structure as “totally destroyed,” said, “The success here today is that we have no injuries. The bad news is that we have a total loss of a building and seven businesses have lost their building.”
The seven stores affected included a laundromat, barber shop, pizzeria, pharmacy, among others.
The blaze is under investigation.
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JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Jury selection will begin Monday for the Marine accused of killing a high school student at a bus stop.
Joshua Aaron Block, a 26-year-old staff sergeant at New River, is facing charges of felony involuntary manslaughter and felony passing a stopped school bus.
Troopers said Block passed a stopped school bus on March 27 and hit 16-year-old Dixon High School student David Palacio with his car while Palacio was crossing the road.
Palacio was taken from the scene to Onslow Memorial and died there.
Jury selection starts at 2 p.m., and the plan is for prosecutors to present evidence starting Tuesday morning.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has delivered a foreboding message, telling reporters that a photo-op with his senior military leaders might be "the calm before the storm."
Trump had dinner Thursday night with his highest-ranking military aides and their wives. As they posed for a group photo, Trump asked reporters: "You guys know what this represents? Maybe it's the calm before the storm. Could be the calm, the calm before the storm."
On reporter shouted, "What storm Mr. President?"
Trump responded, "You'll find out."
He also praised those assembled for the photo, saying, "We have the world's great military people in this room, I will tell you that."
The mother of one of the students killed in the Parkland school shooting has confirmed that she will be running for a seat on the Broward County School Board.
Lori Alhadeff’s 14-year-old daughter, Alyssa, was among the 17 shot dead at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High by a former student on Valentine’s Day.
Alhadeff has not yet formally filed with the Broward County Supervisor of Elections but she told the South Florida Sun Sentinel on Tuesday she “will be filing” for a school board seat.
She has until June 22 to qualify for the seat.
Her formal announcement will come later, she said.
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OTTAWA, May 30 (Reuters) - Canada will “respond appropriately” to any U.S. steel and aluminum tariffs, Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland said on Wednesday, with a temporary exemption set to expire at the end of the week.
Freeland reiterated Canada’s position that talks on renegotiating the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and possible U.S. steel and aluminum tariffs are separate. (Reporting by Leah Schnurr; Editing by Dan Grebler)
A random stranger who walked into a Texas ice cream shop is being called a legend after walking out of the store Saturday night with a 7-foot-long receipt, a bottle of water and a big smile on his face. The man, identified as "Mr. Gary," simply came into Sweet Sammies in Fort Worth, Texas, to buy a bottle of water.
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Holiday shopping’s official starting date seems to creep further and further back each year.
However, not all stores are staying open on November 23. BestBlackFriday.com has just released its list of retailers that won’t be open on Thanksgiving Day.
Here are 12 of the big stores closing on Thanksgiving: (Click Here for the full list)
Saving the city money while reducing its carbon footprint, Savannah just completed a four-week program testing the use of electric vehicles.
With the help of Georgia Power and Nissan, the Savannah Parking and Mobility Services Department was able to test electric loaner vehicles. The department's director tells us not only with the electric vehicles save the city money on fuel and maintenance, the cars are also much quieter.
"So for one thing, it's much quieter, and when we're moving through residential areas, they value the fact it's a quiet vehicle. The employees have said it handles really well. It gets in and out of areas the same way a compact or subcompact does, and just in general, it's a more efficient vehicle," said Sean Brandon, Director, Parking and Mobility Services.
The project is part of the Savannah Forward plan. The goal is to convert 15 percent of the city's fleet to alternate fuels or hybrid technology by 2023.
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This week's featured pet is Reese the cat. She's a domestic shorthair with tortoiseshell markings.
Reese is about 2-years-old, and was given up for adoption by her previous owner. She's very well behaved and would love to find a forever home!
Reese is available for adoption through the Oconee Humane Society.
For more details, click HERE.
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Granbury Pirates claimed the victory slot at their home event, the Van Griffith Kia Basketball Tournament, Saturday afternoon at the James Wann Sports Center. Pirates posed with the championship trophy after their 63-55 win over Waco University High School. Granbury is now 11-2 on the season. They’ll begin district play with a home game against Burleson High School on Friday. Mary Vinson/Hood County News
Police believe the three installed a skimming device in an ATM at a St. Louis Community Credit Union at 4435 Chippewa and a First Community Credit Union branch at 4249 Watson. Credit: SLMPD
Police are searching for three men who they believe installed a skimming device inside an ATM at two South City banks
Surveillance cameras captured all three.
Police believe they installed the device in an ATM at a St. Louis Community Credit Union at 4435 Chippewa and a First Community Credit Union branch at 4249 Watson.
If you have any information on their whereabouts, call CrimeStoppers at 1-866-371-8477.
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The official Best Buy eBay store is offering the Chefman 1.7L Stainless Steel Electric Kettle for $24.99 shipped. Matched via Best Buy’s Deals of the Day. That’s about $35 under the original listing, $10 under Amazon’s current best price and the lowest we can find. Rated 4+ stars. More details below.
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Six fire departments responded to a house fire along Keyesport Road, about two miles west of Route 127, Tuesday morning.
The double wide modular home is in the Highland-Pierron Fire District, which received the alarm at 8:06 a.m.
Fire Chief Steve Plocher said the man living in the home was not in it when the fire broke out in the center living room area. Plocher advised when firemen arrived they saw just smoke and when they got inside it was discovered the fire had surprisingly burned itself out.
Firemen still had to take care of hot spots in the ceiling.
Chief Plocher said the center of the home and contents were damaged by flames and smoke. He added the cause is undetermined.
Providing mutual aid were the Greenville, Keyesport, Mulberry Grove, Wheatfield Township, and St. Rose fire departments. Highland was dispatched, but was cancelled en route.
Smithboro was placed on standby.
Emergency medical service units from Greenville and Highland were also called.
There were no injuries.
In this Dec. 10, 2016 file photo, pilots perform pre-flight procedures in T-45C Goshawks from Training Air Wing One on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington docked in Norfolk, Va. A fleet of U.S. Navy training jets will fly again after oxygen problems grounded the planes for more than a week.
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Funeral services have been set for Fulton County Sheriff Robby Woods.
Edmaiston-Mosley Funeral Home, in Union City, announced that services will be held Saturday afternoon at 3:00, at First Pentecostal Church of Union City.
Visitation will take place Friday from 4:00 until 8:00 at the church, with visitation to also be held at 12:00 on Saturday, until the time of service.
The 50 year old Woods passed away Monday night at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, after suffering a stroke at his home in Hickman on June 25th.
Woods was appointed as Sheriff in September of 2016, to fill the unexpired term of former Sheriff Bobby Hopper, who lost his battle with cancer.
Woods had just won in the May Democratic Primary in Fulton County, and was to appear on the ballot in November.
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Man City make light of Fernandinho red card to beat Burnley
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Jan 2 (Reuters) - Sergio Aguero came off the bench to score as Manchester City made light of playing for an hour with 10 men to beat Burnley 2-1 at the Etihad Stadium on Monday.
City, needing a quick response after defeat at title rivals Liverpool on Saturday, suffered a blow when Fernandinho was red-carded just past the half hour mark for a wild-looking tackle on Burnley's Iceland midfielder Johann Berg Gudmundsson.
The hosts dominated after the break, however, and took the lead after 58 minutes when Gael Clichy's low shot crept past Burnley keeper Tom Heaton and into the far corner.
Aguero, introduced as a second-half substitute, doubled City's lead with a fine finish from a tight angle four minutes later but Ben Mee halved the deficit to set up a tense finale.
The one year anniversary of Donald Trump's infamous Access Hollywood tape release coincides with the Trump administration rolling back birth control provisions.
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Women’s Night Out 2017
Wonder Women Take the Stage
5:00 – 9:00PM
Thursday September 7
Capitol Plaza Hotel Sunflower Ballroom
Click HERE to buy tickets!
Join forces with women in the community for a night of food & drinks, shopping, and entertainment from local wonder women at the 19th Annual Women’s Night Out.
Sample delicious food provided by local restaurants as you browse and shop at various vendor booths. Entertainment from local comediennes, dancers, & musicians is sure to delight with Mistress of Ceremonies Danielle Norwood of Alpha Media Topeka
There will be games, raffles, and much more as we raise funds to support the critical programs the YWCA provides.
VIP Table – premium seating for 10: $475.00
General Admission Ticket: $50.00
Student General Admission Ticket: $25.00
For more information about Women’s Night Out, click HERE.
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SHANGHAI Feb 14 China's state planning agency said on Tuesday it had selected the first batch of 11 companies in a pilot scheme for 2017 that will allow them to issue foreign-currency bonds more flexibly, and efficiently.
Last year, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) picked 21 companies for the scheme, as the government encouraged state firms to issue dollar bonds, and convert the proceeds into yuan to bolster the Chinese currency.
Kicking off the scheme for 2017, NDRC said it selected seven state banks, three non-banking financial institutions, and Huawei Technologies Co, giving them freedom to choose the timing and frequency of forex bond issuance, as long as they do not exceed the annual cap for foreign debt.
Previously, companies needed NDRC approval before they could sell bonds overseas.
The companies selected include China's top five state lenders, China Life Insurance Co and China Huarong Asset Management Co. (Reporting by Samuel Shen and John Ruwitch; Editing by Jacqueline Wong)
The Ghana national U-17 football team known as the Black Starlets, the youngest team that represents Ghana in football make a return to the FIFA World Cup after exactly a decade of not qualifying to the tournament. The Black Starlets are taking on The Colombian U17 team who are also staging the fifth appearance in the competition.
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YEREVAN, AUGUST 14, ARMENPRESS. Whoscored.com website named Manchester United midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan best player of the Man United-West Ham match, reports Armenpress.
Mkhitaryan received 9.1 points in a 10-point system.
At the match Mkhitaryan scored two goals.
Niko Papachrisanthou plays a shot in a match earlier this year at Collinsville. Papachrisanthou was 3-1 in singles play at the Belleville East Tournament. Curt Libbra clibbra@bnd.com
Brighton Fire Dept. Conducting Training Exercises Tonight
April 24, 2018
Training exercises will be conducted in Brighton tonight.
The Brighton Area Fire Authority will be doing some training exercises including a mass casualty drill between 6 and 10pm tonight. The exercise will be taking place at the Early Child Care building at 850 Spencer Road, between Church and Main Street.
Local officials advise it’s just a drill and there is no cause for alarm. (JM)
Washington Post: “The role in Trump’s inner sanctum is, by some measures, a surprising spot for Priebus. After the party’s 2012 defeat, the party chairman presided over an autopsy report that called for courting minorities by, among other things, embracing looser immigration laws. Trump, who campaigned on building a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border and endorsed mass deportations, effectively rejected the recommendation — and won anyway.”
“The power-sharing dynamic between Priebus and his new colleagues looks worrisome to those who have had Priebus’s title in prior administrations. Some predict flatly that it will not work.”
LONDON: Chinese businessman Jisheng Gao has completed a takeover of Southampton, club owner Katharina Liebherr said in a letter to fans on Monday (Aug 14).
"Following extensive and fruitful work, we are entering into a partnership with the Gao family and I am excited about what we will achieve together," Liebherr said.
Although no details of the deal were released, local media reported that Gao had purchased an 80 per cent stake for around £120 million (US$155.60 million).
Liebherr said she had built up a close relationship with Gao's daughter Nelly Gao, who local media said would join the board.
The Premier League approved the takeover by Gao's company in June, and the deal takes to 28 the number of European clubs now under Chinese ownership.
Seven of those are British: West Bromwich Albion, Birmingham City, Aston Villa, Wolves, Reading and Northampton are the others, with Manchester City also 13 per cent owned by Chinese.
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(FOX NEWS) — Democrat Doug Jones holds a 10-point lead over Republican Roy Moore among likely voters in deep red Alabama.
Greater party loyalty plus higher interest in the election among Democrats combined with more enthusiasm among Jones supporters gives him the advantage in the race to fill the U.S. Senate seat previously held by U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions.
That’s according to a Fox News Poll of Alabama voters conducted Thursday through Sunday using traditional polling techniques, including a list-based probability sample with both landlines and cellphones.
April 13 Reworld Media SA:
* Announces its project of merger-absorption of Sporever SA
* Transaction was subject of a merger agreement signed on April 13, 2017
* Boards of directors of Sporever and Reworld Media met on April 11, 2017 and approved terms of merger-absorbtion
* Merger ratio to be set at 0.5 Reworld Media shares for 1 Sporever share (price of 3 euros ($3.2) per share for Reworld Media and € 1.5 per share for Sporever)
* The merger would have a retroactive effect on the accounting and fiscal plan as of January 1, 2017
* Share capital of Reworld Media would thus be composed of 34,612,958 shares in total at the end of the operation Source text: bit.ly/2ow2XvW Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9418 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Nate is now a category 1 hurricane with winds of 75 mph quickly headed north into the Gulf.
It is expected to make landfall by tomorrow night.
Flash flooding is possible this weekend.
Stay up to date on all of the developments with WJTV and Storm Team 12.
The good old British seaside came to Melton last week and was met by a wave of enthusiasm from local people.
Hundreds attended the three day family event, which was designed to give children and their parents something free to do during the holidays.
Olivia Frost and Scarlett Manship enjoy a carousel ride PHOTO: Tim Williams
The weather washed away sandcastles and dampened spirits on Wednesday, but bluer skies on Thursday and Friday allowed children to use their buckets and spades and get messy in the giant sandpits.
Other entertainment included a funfair, sandcastle competitions, arts and crafts and a seaside trail.
Life's a beach for Blake Whittaker and his sister Emily Buck PHOTO: Tim Williams
So there are a dozen different ways things could go disastrously wrong. A government shutdown is a real possibility, as is a default on the debt - and there’s no way to blame either one on Democrats. You couldn’t devise a more vivid demonstration of Republican incompetence and failure than government offices and national parks shutting their doors - not because of a partisan showdown but because the GOP can’t get its act together to keep the lights on. If programs like CHIP aren’t reauthorized, the effects will be rapid and dramatic, accompanied by a wave of news coverage about kids losing their insurance. If the Freedom Caucus succeeds in forcing another ACA vote, it will only reignite the debate on health care that was so damaging to Republicans just a few weeks ago. And if they manage to slap together a tax bill in short order, it will inevitably be a huge giveaway to corporations and the wealthy, which Democrats will gleefully pummel them for.
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OTTAWA - Martine Ouellet has agreed to have a confidence vote on her Bloc Quebecois leadership brought forward.
She made the announcement in Ottawa Monday.
Details will be hammered out at a party meeting in Quebec on April 29.
The vote is expected to be held by telephone or internet in the following months.
Originally, the leadership vote was scheduled only for 2019.
Ouellet has come under fire since the resignation of seven of the Bloc's 10 MPs late last month over her leadership style.
It's always better to give than receive!
And nobody may know that better than Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. Over the years, the Hollywood actor has used his status to help strangers and fans around the world.
This week, however, he decided to do-good for one of his closest admirers.
"My pops just had his hip replaced and called me and said 'Hey Mr. D the surgeon really feels like I should have a bigger car since my hip rehab..' I cut my dad off and just started laughing because I knew what he was hustling for," Dwayne shared on Instagram. I said 'say no more..I got you.. just go down and pick out what you want'" then we hung up and hours later I get this pic. Lol."
As it turns out, the Fast and Furious star's father picked up a brand-new Cadillac.
EDINBURGH, Scotland (AP) — Donald Trump may not be planning to visit the United Kingdom this year, but he’s become a very popular figure in Scotland’s capital right now.
Performers at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe festival — an annual buffet of hundreds of standup, theater and musical offerings — are roasting the U.S. president in several shows, including “Trumpageddon,” ”Trumpus Interruptus: The Impeachment of Donald J Trump,” ”Locker Room Talk” and “Trump’d.”
In “Trump’d,” a singing, dancing Trump, still in power in 2030, is being sought by a Mexican resistance group that is pleading to be deported.
Adam Woolf, the show’s writer, says it’s important to poke fun at public figures.
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A blaze in Sheffield involving two cars may have been started deliberately, firefighters have said.
Firefighters were called to Bitholmes Lane, between Wharncliffe Side and Deepcar, last night at around 11.30pm.
Mark Gay, red watch manager at Rivelin fire station, said a car had caught fire, with the flames spreading to another car.
He said police had attended but it was not known at this stage whether the fire, believed to have started in the engine compartment, is being treated as suspicious.
The Star has contacted South Yorkshire Police.
DONETSK, Ukraine (AP) — About 1,000 residents of Ukraine's largest rebel-held city have demonstrated outside the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe's office there to complain that the monitoring mission in the conflict is ineffective.
Demonstrators in Donetsk Wednesday carried banners telling OSCE monitors to "open your eyes" and "speak the truth."
More than 9,800 people have died since April 2014 in fighting in eastern Ukraine between government forces and Russia-backed separatists. Fighting on Donetsk's outskirts escalated for several days early in the month.
The local monitors' director, Olga Skripovskaya, said unarmed staff had been unable to reach a section of the city that was coming under sniper fire.
"Both sides have very big expectations from us ... (but) the mission is a civil mission, which cannot influence parties who are shooting," she said.
Bhubaneswar: A dense fog enveloped the Monday morning of the smart city forcing people to start their daily routine a bit late from their scheduled times and further bringing down the visibility levels affecting commuters in the city.
The commuters faced hardships today due to foggy morning while the vehicles moved at snail’s pace with their headlights on. Kids covered in woolen clothes and uniforms were seen rushing to the schools amid chill and fog while people including laborers and small store shopkeepers lit firewood and coal to keep themselves warm.
As per the sources, the same condition would also prevail in the coming days till January 6.
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BARWON HEADS, Australia (AP) - Australian Minjee Lee shot a 2-over 75 Saturday and held on to a one-stroke lead at the Vic Open, the first tournament of the year on the Ladies European Tour.
Lee had a three-round total of 7-under 212, one better than fellow Australian Karis Davidson, who shot 67 Saturday.
Cheyenne Woods, niece of Tiger Woods, rebounded from a second-round 80 to shoot 69 and was five strokes behind Lee and tied for fifth.
At a PGA of Australia Tour men's event held alongside the women's tournament, Australian Simon Hawkes held a one-stroke lead after a 64.
JAMBI, Indonesia - Dozens of inmates escaped early Wednesday from an overcrowded prison in western Indonesia after floods caused a wall to collapse, officials said. The head of the provincial Law and Human Rights Ministry, Bambang Palasara, said at least 21 prisoners had been recaptured and about 30 others were still at large.
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Over three weeks have now passed since the explosion at an Ariana Grande concert that left 22 people dead and rocked the city of Manchester. Ten days ago, though, the singer came back.
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NEW YORK - Facebook shares fell more than 6 per cent in morning trading as the social media company faced criticism following reports that a data mining company working for the Trump campaign improperly obtained and kept data on tens of millions of users during the 2016 election.
A former employee of Cambridge Analytica said Monday on NBC's "Today" that the group identified voters who might be swayed and "injected content" that may or may not be true. Facebook said Friday that it had suspended Cambridge while it investigates.
Facebook shares sank $12.03 in morning trading, putting the stock on pace for its biggest one-day fall since August 2012 and dragging down the rest of the technology sector. Alphabet, Google's parent company, lost almost 3 per cent and Microsoft fell almost 2 per cent.
Police found three videos on the man's phone, which showed people unaware they were being filmed in bathrooms and bedrooms. ORLANDO, FL A college student has been arrested for filming videos and taking pictures of students while they were using the university's restroom.
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WHITEFISH, Mont. (AP) - This past month was Glacier National Park's second-busiest May on record after an estimated 177,256 people visited the park.
The National Park Service states Glacier is on track to compete with last year's annual visitation record of 2.94 million people. May 2016 had roughly 6,600 more visitors than this year.
The Going-to-the-Sun Road is a prime driver of visitation, and access continues to expand following its seasonal closure. The road is almost fully cleared. Last year, the park service opened the full 50 miles (80 kilometers) of road on June 16.
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Buchalter Adds Greenberg Traurig IP Head, 2 Others In Calif.
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 6:14 PM EST) -- Buchalter PC has hired Greenberg Traurig LLP’s former global patent litigation group co-chair and two key team members who bring patent and trademark prosecution experience across a span of industries, including computer technology, medical devices and aerospace.
Shareholder J. Rick Taché will serve as the co-chair of Buchalter’s patent litigation group, according to a firm announcement Thursday. He brings with him Erikson Squier and Roger Scott, who were both hired at Buchalter as senior counsel. All three will be based in the firm's Orange County, California, office.
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WILTON, CT (WFLA) – Blue Buffalo is voluntarily recalling cans of dog food, the company announced on their website on Monday.
A supplier notified the company of the possible presence of aluminum in a production run of cans.
The recall affects only Blue Buffalo Homestyle Recipe Healthy Weight, Chicken Dinner with Garden Vegetables in a 12.5 ounce cans. The cans have a UPC code of 8-40243-10017-0 and a best by date of August 3, 2019.
No other products are involved and the company has not received any reports of illness or injury as a result of the problem.
Cans be returned for a full refund at your local retailer.
For more information, dog owners can call 866-800-2917.
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SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic - A panel of Dominican judges has sentenced an American citizen to 30 years in prison for killing and dismembering an expatriate U.S. hotel owner. Frank Sorichetti was sentenced Monday after being found guilty of the 2014 slaying of Brent Renalt Lewis, owner of the Perla de Sosua hotel in the northern Dominican beach town of Sosua.
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A 23 year-old Rome man, Dustin Terry Young, has a been charged with a second burglary charge in less than two weeks.
Reports stated that Young burglarized a home on Ramblewood Drive in Silver Creek for a second time on December 6, 2016.
Reports added that Young allegedly stole a Kindle Fire valued at $100.
Young is charged with first degree burglary.
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Young was arrested on Wednesday after he allegedly went into a building at a home on Rablewood Drive in Silver Creek and stole a Craftsman drill and an electric sander. Reports stated that he later sold the items at Cash American Pawn.
Young is charge with second degree burglary and probation violation.
Last week, Ellen took a rare detour from her usual fun and friendly topics into the world of current events.
One major discussion that’s on her mind is police brutality. Ellen sat down with Van Jones to discuss the issue and she had a lot to say. Peep her commentary below!
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Murder on Facebook
The suspect who allegedly shot and killed an elderly man in a Facebook video is still on the run.
The manhunt continues for a suspect who posted the murder of an elderly man in Cleveland, Ohio on Facebook. Steve Stephens allegedly shot and killed 74-year-old Robert Goodwin, Junior in a video he called “Easter day slaughter.” Facebook says the actual murder wasn’t broadcast on its live feature but was posted afterwards in a video, before he used Facebook Live to talk about killing several people. Cleveland police are now calling for Stephens to turn himself in to authorities. Goodwin is the only victim at this point. His family is now mourning his loss after seeing him earlier Sunday.
EASTON, Md. (AP) – A waterfowl hunter is in stable condition after a dead goose fell from the sky and knocked him unconscious.
Robert Meilhammer of Dorchester County was hunting with three other people when one of them fired at a flock of Canada geese overhead in Easton, near the Miles River on Maryland’s Eastern Shore.
Maryland Natural Resources Police spokeswoman Candy Thomson said a falling goose hit Meilhammer, knocking him out and causing head and facial injuries.
The Washington Post reports that when he came to, he knew who he was, but “little else,” according to a Natural Resources police officer.
The agency tweeted Friday that Meilhammer was in stable condition and awaiting more tests at a Baltimore trauma center.
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Surrey Police issued CCTV stills of the man during an armed raid of a house in Maidenhead
The intruder struck in November 2016 after secretly surveying the house and working out the movements of those living there.
The Night Watcher, who police believe could be a serving or former soldier because of his methodical way of operating, has taken property worth £1million in seven burglaries across the Home Counties.
Reliving the nightmare, the unnamed woman, who lives near Sevenoaks, Kent, said: “It was a very ordinary Tuesday evening. My daughter and I had something to eat and she went upstairs to do her homework.
“I came into the study to finish some emails for the day. Then I became aware of the dog barking aggressively, which was unusual, so I went out to see what was alarming him.”
GLASGOW, Ky. (AP) - Federal labor officials say a Kentucky farmer has been disciplined for failing to properly pay foreign workers.
The U.S. Department of Labor said Tuesday that Christopher Lee Smith has been barred from applying for certification to request temporary foreign workers under visa program for three years. He also has been fined more than $35,000.
Investigators say Smith, who owns a farm in Glasgow, failed to reimburse workers for transportation and for their visa expenses. Investigators said Smith did not pay workers the required minimum wage and failed to pay them on time.
Investigators found Smith owed $58,820 in back wages to 14 employees.
The H-2A temporary agricultural program allows employers who anticipate a domestic worker shortage to bring non-immigrant foreign workers to the U.S. on a temporary or seasonal basis.
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LONDON — West Ham has fired its player recruitment director for telling agents the Premier League club would not sign any more African players.
In an email sent to agents and published by the Daily Mail on Wednesday, Tony Henry complained that African players “have a bad attitude” and “cause mayhem” when they are not in the team.
West Ham said Friday it terminated Henry’s contract “with immediate effect following his unacceptable comments that were widely reported in the press.”
Henry’s dismissal came after the English Football Association opened an investigation.
Cheikhou Kouyate, West Ham’s Senegalese midfielder, wrote on Instagram Thursday that he is “African and proud.”
West Ham says it is an inclusive club “where, regardless of gender, age, ability, race, religion or sexual orientation, everybody feels welcome and included.”
Rep. Steve Scalise D.C. Shooting Victim Throws 1st Pitch ... At Nats Playoff Game
Rep. Steve Scalise: D.C. Shooting Victim Throws 1st Pitch at Nats Playoff Game
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GOP House Whip Steve Scalise ﻿just threw out the 1st pitch at Game 1 of Nationals vs. Cubs in D.C. ... just 6 months after being shot and seriously injured at a Congressional baseball game.
With the help of a walker, Steve made it out to the mound and fired a perfect strike to home plate -- garnering a standing O from the crowd.
Pretty amazing considering Scalise was fighting for his life after taking a bullet in the hip back in June.
FYI, Steve returned to Capitol Hill on Sep. 28 after months of rehab -- tweeting, "I'm back."
Texas Justices Tackle 11th Circ.'s Discovery Rule Question
Law360, Dallas (October 6, 2017, 5:25 PM EDT) -- The Texas Supreme Court on Friday agreed to review a certified question from the Eleventh Circuit tied to when the clock begins to run on a personal injury claim stemming from an allegedly defective product, in a Johnson & Johnson unit pelvic mesh suit.
A briefing schedule hasn’t yet been released and no date has been set yet for oral argument in the case, in which J&J unit Mentor Worldwide LLC is accused of making a defective suburethral mesh sling product called ObTape Transobturator Tape that...
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President Donald Trump is scheduled to speak at the White House's Sports and Fitness Day event on Wednesday.
The President's Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition is expected to attend. On May 4, Trump named 23 members to the council, including New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick and actor and retired bodybuilder Lou Ferrigno.
The co-chairs of the council, which is a part of the Health and Human Services Department, are former Yankees pitcher Mariano Rivera, retired Olympic volleyball star Misty May-Treanor and former NFL player Herschel Walker.
A separate executive order signed the same day in May outlined the council's goals of espousing the benefits of physical activity and good nutrition and finding "private and public sector strategies" to promote them.
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The JSE closed marginally higher on Wednesday as the market sought direction in a low-volume trading environment‚ with banks leading at the close on a range-bound rand.
Markets in the US were closed for a public holiday. European markets were lower as the dollar recorded marginal gains against the euro.
Just R9.8bn was traded on the JSE‚ where an average trading day turns over about R24bn.
The local market looked to UK markets for direction. The FTSE 100 was under pressure for most of the day on a firmer pound and despite the UK IHS Markit/CIPS services purchasing managers index (PMI) rebounding after four weak months‚ rising to 55.1 in June and beating forecasts.
Rafael Devers is heating up.
After going through a small slump last week, the Boston Red Sox rookie third baseman broke out with a monster home run off New York Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman on Sunday night, and he continued to rake Monday night at Fenway Park.
The Red Sox trailed the Cleveland Indians by three in the second inning, but the 20-year-old trimmed the deficit to two when he launched a solo home run that landed on top of the Green Monster.
Take a look at Devers’ blast below.
Rafael Devers cracks another HR, this one in to the Monster as the legend grows pic.twitter.com/dgEqSmQbPM — Boston Sports Info (@bostonsportsinf) August 14, 2017
And he joined some impressive company with the homer.
Rafael Devers joins Ted Williams & Tony Conigliaro as the only Red Sox players to homer in consecutive games before age 21 (@EliasSports) — ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) August 14, 2017
The round-tripper was Devers fifth of the season.
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Deputies were called at 1:12 p.m. Friday, Aug. 11, for the crash at Highway 10 and 570th Street. According to the sheriff’s office, a 2012 Chevy Cruze driven by Kellie R. Maier, 19, River Falls, was slowing to turn left onto 570th Avenue when she was rear-ended by a 2015 Chevy pickup driven by 37-year-old Plum City resident Jay Oberg.
Impact from the collision spun Maier’s car into oncoming traffic, where it was struck by a 2014 Mazda CX5 driven by 37-year-old Trevor G. Johnson of Hastings. An unnamed child was also a passenger in that vehicle, along with Christina Johnson, who taken by private vehicle to Regina Hospital in Hastings with minor injuries.
Deputies didn’t report any other injuries.
River Falls ambulance and Prescott firefighters assisted deputies at the scene.
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – One man is dead after a shooting at an apartment complex in Newport News on Monday morning.
Newport News Police say they received a call at 8:37 a.m. about a fight in the 800 block of Forrest Drive.
As officers were responding to the scene, the call was upgraded to a shooting.
The victim was found deceased inside of a home.
The investigation into the shooting is underway at this time. No further information is available.
Anyone with any information that may help police with the investigation is asked to call the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP.
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HOUSTON -- Well look who is lighting up H-Town for this "Week in Music with Scott Sparks."
The Breeders will be performing at the House of Blues on April 23,
Eric B & Rakim at House of Blues on April 24
Haim will be playing at the Revention Music Center on April 25
Whiskey Myers will be playing at House of Blues on April 26
Eric Church at Woodlands Pavilion on April 27
David Byrne at White Oak Music Hall on April 28
Pink will be rocking it out at the Toyota Center on April 29 and 29
Judas Priest at Smart Financial Centre on April 29
Jack Johnson will be performing at the Woodlands Pavilion on April 26
There is also plenty of new music and celebrity birthdays you must check out. Watch the video to learn more!
Richard Cavagnaro
Richard “Rick” Cavagnaro passed away on Jan. 27, 2018, at his home in The Dalles, Ore. Rick was born on Oct. 7, 1953, and was 64 years of age at the time of his passing.
Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center Celilo Chapel, The Dalles. Visit www.AndersonsTrib-uteCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for the family.
Mayweather Promotions has received approval for an August date for a potential showdown between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor.
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (AP) - A South Texas city official who used a racial slur to describe two black assistant district attorneys has resigned.
Brownsville City Commissioner Cesar De Leon submitted his letter of resignation Thursday night, citing a conflict of interest between his duties as a lawyer and as a city commissioner.
Last month, multiple social media users posted audio clips of De Leon using slurs and derogatory language in referring to two prosecutors in the Cameron County District Attorney's Office. De Leon later apologized for the language, although he called the conversation private. He also said he believed the discussion was recorded, edited and released by the person to whom he was speaking.
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Now even if the XenApp Express “Essentials” hasn’t been released yet, there are some tiny bits of information available, and the piece I’m going to talk about is remote access. So let us picture the regular Citrix Cloud setup where we have our management plane in Citrix Cloud and we have our NetScaler (or NetSCaler Gateway on-premises)
So all communication between our end-users and our Desktop / Servers are being proxied via the NetScaler. Now if we look at the Citrix Cloud pricing we can notice that ICA Proxy VPX’s (Two Platform licenses per subscription so we can setup a HA pair) are included as part of the pricing https://www.citrix.com/products/citrix-cloud/buy.html
Now managing a NetScaler is a bit time consuming and requires some specialized knowledge to setup and maintain. It also requires a digital certificate and an public IP of sorts to endpoints can communicate with it externally.
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Overstock.com, Inc. SVP Carter Paul Lee sold 1,000 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction dated Friday, February 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $17.75, for a total transaction of $17,750.00.
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So you want to try a standing desk, but you’re not ready to commit to it for eight hours a day...what do you do? You buy a discounted monitor riser, and sit or stand whenever you feel like it.
These Monoprice risers come in a variety of different designs to hit a bunch of price points, but they all just sit on top of your existing desk. All five of these models are on sale today, and discounts range from $10 off the usual price to $30, so you’ll have money leftover to buy an anti-fatigue mat.
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MANHATTAN — A housing hearing was packed inside city hall Tuesday as council members got another chance to question management at the New York City Housing Authority.
They grilled new general manager Vito Mustaciuolo about middle management at NYCHA.
“It appears a lot is not adding up," Council member Laurie Cumbo said. "As a new mother, it’s frightening to think we are not in compliance [about mold cleanup."]
They're dealing with lead, mold and heating problems, among other issues.
“Its enough already,” Council member Ruben Diaz Sr. said.
Families feel no one is listening to them. They're growing frustrated.
“This is a team effort we need to do better to support property managers from above and below,” Mustaciuolo said.
NYCHA tenants also rallied on the steps of City Hall Tuesday with several council members and Comptroller Scott Stringer.
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Some patient conditions require dental surgery to be done in a hospital operating room. (Black Press files)
Waiting lists will be shortened this year for people requiring hospital admission for dental surgery, B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix says.
Additional funding this year will allow 900 more procedures for children and adults who require general anesthetic for dental surgery procedures, due to underlying medical conditions or developmental disabilities.
“I have heard from parents whose sons and daughters are suffering for long periods in pain, in some cases without any understanding of what is happening to them,” Dix said. “This is something we need to address, and that is why we are taking action today.”
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A record number of 7,500 students are attending Norwegian ‘Folkehøgskoler’ (alternative colleges) this year. Next year there is expectation of all time highs.
– The current school year is the best ever for the alternative education, with more than 7,500 students. Applications for the next school year surpass all previous records, Responsible for Information at the Folkehøgskole Office, Marit Asheim, tells the newspaper Nationen.
To date, 5,000 students are accepted into the program this year.
– It’s almost 5 percent more students than in the same period last year, which was record breaking in it self. The region that grows most is northern Norway, where they have had an increase of nearly 15 percent compared to last year, Asheim states.
Today there are 80 ‘Folkehøgskoler’ in Norway today, with a total of 683 different studies.
Source: NTB scanpix / Norway Today
Top Talkers: New Gallup polling has Trump's approval rating standing at 40 percent, down two points from February. Also, only 45 percent thinks the president keeps his promises. The panel discusses.
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SummerSlam is a WWE event rich in history. With 29 events to its name, it has been home to some of the most inspiring and unforgettable moments. It has also seen its fair share of shocking and epic instances that have left fans buzzing.
From grand gestures of love to shocking acts of betrayal, the event has been a breeding ground for the unexpected, as well as the unexpectedly awesome.
In 2017, the Superstars of today's WWE will attempt to provide their own moments of awe and wonder.
Before they take to Brooklyn's Barclays Center to do that, relive the moments that have helped make SummerSlam one of the most enjoyable and unforgettable events on the WWE calendar, ranked according to unexpectedness and general awesomeness, and settling for historical significance when necessary.
Texans star J.J. Watt is now officially Dr. Watt. The defensive end and noted philanthropist received an honorary doctorate degree from the Baylor College of Medicine during Tuesday’s commencement.
The honor was initially announced back in February. Watt walked the stage in Houston and picked up his new honor in full graduate garb.
I’ve had a lot of big dreams in my life, but not even I dreamt that I could one day become a Doctor. I am truly humbled and honored to receive the degree of Doctor of Humanities in Medicine from the Baylor College of Medicine! #CanTheyPutMDonMyJersey pic.twitter.com/7TyNKrvhh7 — JJ Watt (@JJWatt) May 30, 2018
Watt received the honor for his humanitarian effort to aid Hurricane Harvey victims in the greater Houston area. His foundation raised over $37 million to help those in need. He has since offered to pay for the funerals of the victims of the school shooting in nearby Santa Fe, though that did not factor into Baylor’s honor.
Congrats, Dr. Watt!
SARS commissioner Tom Moyane was suspended with immediate effect late last night.
According to the Presidency, President Cyril Ramaphosa has cited among his reasons the “deterioration in public confidence in SARS and public finances being compromised” due to the ongoing controversy at the tax agency under Moyane’s leadership.
Ramaphosa said it was in the public interest to restore the credibility of SARS without delay.
In a letter to Moyane, Ramaphosa said: “For the sake of the country and the economy, this situation cannot be allowed to continue, or to worsen.”
It had been reported earlier that Moyane had refused to quit after he was asked to do so by Ramaphosa on Sunday night.
Moyane said he would not resign, citing the upcoming revenue results announcement.
According to sources, Moyane intended using the results announcement to show his success as commissioner despite the tough economic climate.
Pressure has been building for Moyane to quit.
A Russian programmer who had been arrested in Spain in a high-profile case that pitted the U.S. against Russia on Friday pleaded not guilty to charges of running a vast network of computers for criminal purposes.
Pyotr Levashov, described by the U.S. Justice Department as one of the world’s most sophisticated hackers, is being held pending trial in Connecticut federal court, according to a court spokesman.
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Kathmandu, Oct 6 (IANS) Nepali Ambassador to India Deep Kumar Upadhyay resigned from his post on Friday amid reports that he plans to contest the upcoming parliamentary elections in his country.
Upadhyay submitted his resignation to Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Krishna Bahadur Mahara. He said he decided to quit to "get back to social life", the Kathmandu Post reported.
According to reports, Upadhyay will join politics to contest the upcoming federal parliamentary elections from his hometown Kapilvastu after the Cabinet approves his resignation.
Appointed from the Nepali Congress quota during the Sushil Koirala-led government in April 2015, Upadhyay was recalled from the Delhi mission by subsequent government headed by the CPN-UML's K.P. Sharma Oli in May 2016 on charges of working against the country's interest.
He was reappointed to the post by the next government led by the CPN (Maoist Centre) of Pushpa Kamal Dahal "Prachanda" in September 2016.
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According to a news release from the NC Department of Public Safety, inmate Michael Rollins, 36, was pronounced dead at WakeMed yesterday. He was transported to the hospital Saturday afternoon after a nurse found him unresponsive in a shower at Central Prison, after an apparent suicide attempt.
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After slumping to a miserable defeat at Swansea City, Arsenal will look to get their season back on track when they host Everton wrap up Saturday's Premier League action.
The Gunners hope to hand a debut to record signing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang at the Emirates Stadium in their continue pursuit of a top four spot and a Champions League place.
Everton meanwhile aim to record a first win at Arsenal since 1996 and will hope ex-Gunner Theo Walcott can haunt his former side having opened his Toffees account midweek. Follow all the action as it happens.
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GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Packers' team doctor is evaluating tests on Aaron Rodgers' surgically repaired right collarbone to determine if the quarterback can return for Green Bay's game this weekend against Carolina.
The tests were done Monday. Coach Mike McCarthy says there's no timeline on when medical staff will decide on potentially clearing Rodgers. McCarthy says he would like to know as soon as possible, but Rodgers' availability is a medical decision.
Rodgers could be eligible to be activated for Sunday's game against Carolina, which would be eight games after getting hurt Oct. 15 at Minnesota. The two-time NFL MVP returned to practice Dec. 2 on what McCarthy called a "trial return." Rodgers ran the scout team last week.
Green Bay (7-6) remains in contention for a playoff spot.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — A senior House Republican briefed by the FBI on its Russia probe is disputing President Donald Trump’s allegation that the agency spied on his 2016 campaign for political purposes.
Rep. Trey Gowdy told “CBS This Morning” and Fox News there is no evidence of FBI misconduct or that the agency planted a “spy” in Trump’s campaign. His statements appeared to contradict the president, who has said the FBI planted a “spy for political reasons and to help Crooked Hillary win.”
Gowdy told Fox on Tuesday that after receiving classified briefing on the subject “I am even more convinced that the FBI did exactly what my fellow citizens would want them to do” in acting on information.
Lawmakers demanded the briefing following reports that a government informant approached Trump campaign officials.
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The struggle usually comes out to a draw - the rate of erosion is offset by the amount of new sediment deposited. But as weather patterns grow more erratic and storms intensify, our shores could begin yielding ground to the waves.
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At least one person was killed and 30 others injured in Charlottesville, Virginia when white nationalists protesting plans to remove the statue of a Confederate general clashed with counter-demonstrators and a car plowed into a crowd.
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FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — The New York Jets’ social media department posted a graphic on Twitter on Friday of a sad-looking dog that resembles the Cleveland Browns’ logo wearing a cone around its neck — along with a Jets collar tag.
It also showed four dog biscuits — two of them broken — on the ground. The tweet included the word, “Sit” followed by #NYJvsCLE.
It was deleted about an hour after being posted. Someone might be in the doghouse because of it.
The message didn’t exactly fit what coach Todd Bowles and his players have been saying all week — the 2-2 squad is “not good enough to look past anybody.”
The tweet received over 300 retweets and 600 likes before it was taken down.
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Having come back from a long weekend at the Hay Festival I was astonished to find an abnormal number of hits on my blog, all looking for a post I wrote in December 2014 following the death of Jeremy Thorpe at the age of 85.The post is here and the comments are particularly worth reading, however for ease of reference for those watching the excellent 'A Very English Scandal ' and the outstanding performances by Hugh Grant as Thorpe and Ben Whishaw as Norman Scott, amongst many other brilliant performances, I have reproduced that blog below:
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We're joined by Spencer Hayes [itch.io], Felix Kramer [Tunic], and Adam Saltsman [Overland] to discuss how not to name a game and what not to do with Pixy Stix.
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Stepfather accused of sex assault on girl, 10, surrenders
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A ten-year-old girl, accompanied by her mother, yesterday went to the Four Roads police station and reported she had been sexually assaulted by her stepfather while she was asleep. The girl also told police she was threatened by the man, who told her she would be harmed if she told anyone.
But the child waited until the man left the house and immediately told her mother what had happened.
A report was given to Insp Linford Coggins, Sgts Christopher Arun and Moreau and other members of the Child Protection Unit (CPU).
While the girl was being interviewed, the suspect went to the same station and surrendered. The girl was later taken to a doctor and examined and reports were submitted to the CPU members.
The suspect, who is in his 30s, remained in custody yesterday.
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* ENNIS, INC. REPORTS RESULTS FOR THE QUARTER AND YEAR ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2018 AND SETS RECORD DATE FOR ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER MEETING
* Q4 EARNINGS PER SHARE $0.32 FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
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Bulaga (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Michael Cohen of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Bulaga was limited in practice this week and had some extra recovery time following the Packers' Sept. 28 win over the Bears. The veteran right tackle will likely be a game-day decision along with left tackle David Bakhtiari (hamstring).
PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) — A viewer reached out to WJTV when she found a holiday gift outside her home that didn’t belong to her family.
Nicole Akers says she wants to get the items to its rightful owner.
She and her family live on Pemberton Drive in Pearl. She said the gift box was sitting right at the end of their driveway, some items were spread out along the street.
“Me and my husband opened up the card, hoping there would be a last name as well, that’s when we saw the other gifts that were in there,” she said.
She posted a photo on social media hoping to get a response.
“I can imagine my gifts that were in that box, sitting on the side of the road and someone just snatch them. I didn’t want that person to feel that way.”
Akers said if this is your gift, she would like you to identify the other items in the box and the names written on the card. You can email here here.
Charleston investigators are seeking to identify a suspect in a shoplifting incident in downtown.
The Charleston Police Department released two pictures of a woman who authorities say stole jewelry and clothing from Bevello at 285 King Street.
Anyone with information is asked call 843-579-6433 or Crime Stoppers at 843-554-1111.
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The 41-year-old man was thrown from the SUV and died at the scene.
RUGBY, N.D. (AP) _ Authorities are investigating a fatal train crash in Rugby.
The North Dakota Highway Patrol says an SUV was stopped near the train tracks on Main Street early Monday morning, then tried to go around the barricades and was struck by the train.
The 41-year-old man was thrown from the SUV and died at the scene.
Two BNSF employees on the train were not injured.
The train was going about 40 mph at the time.
TOLEDO >> A former candidate for mayor in Ohio has been sentenced to 5 ½ years in prison for stealing millions from a company that provided job training to local residents.
A judge sentenced 56-year-old James Moody Tuesday for his role in a scheme involving Business Rehabilitation Informed Decisions Guiding Employment Strategies, known as BRIDGES.
The Blade reports Moody was the company’s sole shareholder, and prosecutors say he and three others skimmed 42 percent of the $15 million in contracts the company had with Lucas County.
Prosecutors say the men spent the money on houses, cars, vacation and cosmetic surgery.
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Moody said after his sentencing hearing that he is apologizing “the money that was stolen under my watch.”
He ran for mayor of Toledo as a Republican in the 2009 primary election.
CyberScoop reports that Colleen Kollar-Kotelly, US District Judge for the District of Columbia, rejected Kaspersky's claims that the bans were unconstitutional. Kaspersky argued that the NDAA inflicted an unconstitutional "punishment," but Judge Kollar-Kotelly disagreed. She said the act wasn't a punishment but instead, "eliminates a perceived risk to the nation's cybersecurity and, in so doing, has the secondary effect of foreclosing one small source of revenue for a large multinational corporation."
Further, because she dismissed the lawsuit against the NDAA, the suit against the Department of Homeland Security's order was rendered moot since the act would supercede any change to the order. "These defensive actions may very well have adverse consequences for some third-parties," she said in her opinion. "But that does not make them unconstitutional."
The NDAA's Kaspersky ban goes into effect on October 1st.
The United States is "unable to understand" that Turkey's Afrin operation is conducted against terrorists and is aimed at liberating civilians in the Syrian town, Turkish foreign ministry said on Monday.
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On August 21, the moon will cross between the sun and the Earth, dimming the bright afternoon sky across the United States for a few magical minutes. This total solar eclipse will be the first in nearly 40 years to be visible from the lower 48 states, its locus crossing from southeast from Oregon all the way to South Carolina. Pack your sunglasses and head to one of these luxe properties to see this spectacular phenomenon in all of its out-of-this-world glory.
Nick Kyrgios of Australia hits a return against Feliciano Lopez of Spain during their second session men's singles match on day one of the Hopman Cup tennis tournament in Perth on January 1, 2017. AFP / TONY ASHBY Perth, Australia: Australian firebrand Nick Kyrgios opened the new year in fine style on Sunday with a powerhouse win over Spaniard Feliciano Lopez at the Hopman Cup in Perth.
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The South Carolina Department of Corrections is investigating after a prison inmate repeatedly used a cell phone and social media to post videos and even go live on Facebook while flashing a knife.
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CLEARWATER, Fla. (WFLA) – A pedestrian was injured in an accident in Clearwater Monday afternoon.
The vehicle versus pedestrian accident occurred at State Road 580 and McMullen Booth Road.
The adult woman was flown from the scene by medical helicopter.
Clearwater police say to expect traffic delays and to avoid the area.
The westbound lanes of State Road 580 at the intersection are mostly affected.
The U.N. human rights chief says North Korea’s leadership has cracked down on human rights by further restricting movements and making “horrific” prison conditions more severe amid tensions over its nuclear and missile tests.
Zeid Ra’ad al-Hussein told the Security Council Monday that a chronic lack of food, partly due to resources which are diverted to the military, has made humanitarian aid provided by the U.N. and others “literally a lifeline for some 13 million acutely vulnerable individuals.”
He urged the council to assess the human rights impact of sanctions that have slowed aid deliveries and minimize the humanitarian consequences.
Zeid also criticized China for returning North Koreans who escape from their country, saying they “are routinely subjected to multiple forms of torture and ill-treatment.”
Monreal has been a key player for the Gunners since his arrival from Malaga in 2013.
The talented full-back made 38 appearances last season scoring six goals and assisted a further two.
He has won three FA Cup titles during his time at the Emirates but has been linked with an Emirates exit.
According Spanish daily AS, Sociedad are serious suitors for his signature but he isn’t the only Premier League player they are after.
Toon playmaker Merino is another top target.
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Garcia was optioned to Triple-A Charlotte after Sunday's 3-1 win over the Twins.
Garcia was called up while Melky Cabrera was on paternity leave, going 2-for-7 during his brief two-game stint with the big-league club. He'll head back to Triple-A and look to pick up where he left off, as the 24-year-old is 11-for-26 with two homers and an 8:7 BB:K through seven games.
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FRANKFURT Feb 14 Germany's HeidelbergCement reported a 4 percent fall in fourth-quarter revenue, missing expectations on Tuesday, as bad weather hit southern Germany and parts of North America while the Indonesian market continued to develop weakly.
Pro-forma sales, including contributions from the acquired Italcementi for the full years 2015 and 2016, were 4.24 billion euros ($4.5 billion). Operating income before depreciation (OIBD) rose 2 percent like-for-like to 818 million euros.
Analysts had expected revenue of 4.5 billion euros and OIBD of 847 million euros, according to the average estimates in a Reuters poll. ($1 = 0.9415 euros) (Reporting by Georgina Prodhan; Editing by Ludwig Burger)
Ben Vereen apologizes after sexual assault claims surface The claims against the Broadway legend came from several women.
Musical 'Hair' could be revived in LA in all its naked glory One of the show’s original producers, Michael Butler, is quietly asking investors for $2.5 million to mount a 10-week production in Los Angeles.
Ben Vereen must pay up in bizarre divorce mix-up Ben Vereen will have to pay a woman he divorced more than 40 years ago $10,000.
‘Pippin’ star Ben Vereen, a ‘grits-and-oatmeal guy,’ hits NYC He was born in Miami, raised in Brooklyn and says he currently lives “in a suitcase” — but Ben Vereen seems most at home on Broadway. The Tony-winning star of...
LIVINGSTON COUNTY, Mich. - A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued in Livingston County until 8:45 p.m., the National Weather Service announced.
A severe storm was sighted near Brighton, moving north at 35 mph, weather officials said.
Strong storms could bring 60 mph wind gusts that damage roofs, siding and trees, officials said. Torrential rain is possible with the storm and could cause flash flooding.
Residents should move to interior rooms on the lowest floor of buildings for safety, weather officials said. Drivers should not drive through flooded roads.
Severe thunderstorm warnings for Monroe, Washtenaw and Lenawee counties have already expired.
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The Tecumseh fire chief is reviewing the costs associated with battling a weekend fire.
Doug Pitre tells CTV News similar incidents have resulted in the property owner covering the costs for the fire department.
Tecumseh firefighters were called to the 5100 block of Ure Street in Oldcastle after 5 p.m. on Saturday.
They found several vehicles and a trailer on fire at a private property behind Adesco of North America. Heavy black smoke could be seen for several kilometres.
No one was hurt in the fire.
Pitre says the cause was unattended open burning.
The blaze caused damaged to five vehicles and two 53-foot transport trailers.
Man Shot and Wounded in Coachella, Police Seeking Suspect
Sheriff’s deputies Wednesday were seeking a suspect or suspects who shot and wounded a man in Coachella.
The shooting was reported about 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the 84000 block of Calle Diego, according to sheriff’s Deputy Robyn Flores.
The victim, whose name was withheld, was found “suffering from wounds sustained from the shooting,” Flores said. He was taken to a hospital for treatment of injuries of undisclosed severity.
No suspect description was released.
Anyone with information regarding the shooting was asked to contact the sheriff’s Thermal station at (760) 863-8990.
A Kelowna man rolled out a unique Valentine’s Day surprise Tuesday for his wife of almost 55 years.
Bill Nahirney surprised his wife with a giant snowman holding up signs bearing words of affection.
“I feel like I got the biggest valentine this year,” Denise Nahirney said.
Bill says the opportunity to do something out of the box presented itself this year because of the unusual amount of snow that’s fallen in the Okanagan over the past couple of weeks.
“I bought my wife roses,” Bill said. “This was the card.”
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The Grays Harbor County Commissioners approved a commitment of $250,000 for a possible low-income housing project in Aberdeen.
The proposed 96 unit housing project is being led by Coastal Community Action Program.
The City of Aberdeen is also going to be asked for $250,000 dollars as well.
Commissioner Randy Ross explained that the county has two different funds to draw from for a project of this nature.
Commissioner Wes Cormier said the county does not have a choice to collect those funds or not.
More funding would be needed outside of the funds from the county and City of Aberdeen and if the project does not move forward in 2017, CCAP would have to come back to the county and ask for the funding again.
The county funds were approved on a two to zero vote with Commissioner Vickie Raines abstaining.
PARIS — What better place for an underhand serve than the French Open?
The French already have a better name for it than we English speakers. They call it “un service à la cuillère,” or a spoon serve.
The trick shot — even rarer than a day without a transport strike in Paris — played a major role in the 1989 French Open, when Michael Chang, just 17, sprang it on Ivan Lendl in the fifth set of their epic fourth-round match.
Chang was cramping and already had considered and then reconsidered retiring from the match. But his gambit worked like a charm against Lendl, who was 12 years older and the No. 1 seed. Chang won the point at 4-3, 15-30, went on to win the match and, even more magically, the tournament.
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) appears to consider the reduction of the income tax-free threshold in Greece in 2019 a certainty. However, while the measure has been voted, the government has said it intends to start applying it from 2020.
The OECD interim report on growth states, “Greece has improved tax compliance and reduced the personal income tax-free limit by a third as of 2019.” Unless this is a mistake, the OECD appears to consider certain the reduction of the untaxed annual income from 8,636 euros today to 5,685 euros a year earlier than planned – i.e. from January 1, 2019.
Meanwhile the report recommends the reduction of social security contributions for low-paid employees in the context of containing undeclared labor “in countries such as India, Indonesia and Turkey as well as Italy and Greece, where undeclared labor remains a basic challenge.”
Louis Tomlinson and Steve Aoki have been taking the music world by storm with their hit “Just Hold On” but they didn’t meet too long ago!
While making an appearance on The Late, Late Show, Louis revealed that he met Steve by sliding into his DMs!
“I was on holiday with my friends in Vegas and we went to watch one of Steve‘s shows…it was unbelievable and after the night out, maybe a little bit tipsy, I sent Steve a message saying ‘maybe we should work together,’” he explained.
Louis added, “Apparently it works! And it does!”
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TESCO has announced it is scrapping its single-use plastic bags.
Since new legislation was introduced in 2015, the store has been offering single-use bags to customers at a cost of 5p each, along with the option of a 10p bag for life.
The incentive has cut the number of plastic bags used by Tesco by 1.5bn.
Despite this success, the supermarket reported that it still sells over 700m 5p bags each year and wants to reduce this number.
From August 28, 5p plastic bags will be discontinued from all Tesco stores, with only the 10p ‘Bag for Life’ bags available for purchase.
The reusable bags are made from 94 per cent recycled plastic and the store replace them for free once they have worn out.
Money made from the sale of the 10p bags goes to Tesco’s ‘Bags of Help’ scheme, funding community projects through the UK.
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOTV) - Some very excited kids received the grand prize of a brand new bike thanks to their hard work in The Feelin’ Good Mileage Club. The free program promoted health and fitness to 50,000 elementary students all over West Michigan.
We had fun unveiling the prize to the lucky winners in studio with our friends from Fifth Third and the Travelers’ Protective Association!
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Sir Paul McCartney has accused tech giants of exploiting musicians for their own profit as the former Beatle pressed MEPs to vote through a controversial EU copyright law.
The European Parliament will vote on Thursday on proposals to update the EU directive on copyright, in what is expected to be a knife-edge vote.
The proposals will require websites to take more responsibility over videos and photos that infringe on copyright, and could also mean websites such as YouTube having to pay extra for hosting music videos.
They are supported by the music industry but opposed by campaigners who claim it will “break the internet as we know it”. Opponents say the rules will stifle free speech and burden...
SINGAPORE: A war relic discovered around Lorong N Telok Kurau was safely detonated on Thursday (Oct 5).
The relic was found on Tuesday, The Singapore Army said in a Facebook post on Thursday night.
The day it was found, the Singapore Armed Forces' Explosive Ordnance Disposal team assessed the object to be a high explosive projectile measuring 15cm in diameter and 59cm in length.
The team safely detonated the projectile on Thursday afternoon, it said.
The detonation comes a week after another World War II projectile was found and detonated at a construction site on Jurong Island. Another war relic was found near East Coast Park in March last year and seven war relics near Changi Airport Terminal 2 were disposed of last February.
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No wonder there were jitters for Sue Begg as she walked up to pick the barrier for Written By in Saturday’s Golden Slipper. The last time she did the draw, she was “nearly divorced” for picking a wide gate.
Begg was duly sacked as “the barrier draw girl” for the unbeaten colt by husband and Written By’s trainer Grahame after drawing barrier 18 in the Blue Diamond, but had her job back at Rosehill on Tuesday.
Moment of ttuth: Sue Begg chooses Written By's Golden Slipper barrier
“I reinstated myself after he won because you can’t change a winning formula,” Sue said. “I couldn’t get a wide one again, I told him.”
The wrong barrier does not necessarily stop you winning a Golden Slipper, expect maybe gate 13, which is yet to produce a winner, but it can make your task much harder.
“When I walked up I thought we were going to get another wide one, to be honest, because all the inside gates were going,” Begg said.
For days, people have been watching live video footage of a pair of Florida's bald eagles, waiting with bated breath as they wait for their eggs to hatch.
Finally, the beloved pair of eagles, who are now internet-famous, have welcomed their first eaglet.
The baby bird began singing after it was born, and the parents waited for the other egg in their nest to hatch.
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Three brothers were arrested for illegal possession of firearms in Barangay Catarman, Liloan town, northern Cebu on Tuesday evening, July 3.
Suspect were identified as Rafael Pontanar Jr., Eugene Pontanar, and Aldrin Pontanar.
Supt. Randy Korret, Liloan police chief, said that the suspects threatened to shoot a certain Robinson Conahap after having a heated argument.
Korret added that the brothers fired two shots at responding policemen prompted them to shoot back.
One of the suspects was brought to the hospital after he was shot.
Confiscated from them were one 45. caliber pistol and a 357 magnum revolver.
The suspects are detained at Liloan police precinct pending the filing of charges against them.
Baku. 27 March. REPORT.AZ/ Price of Azerbaijani Azeri LT CIF crude put for sale on world markets declined by $ 0,24 or 0,34%.
Report informs, price of oil brand Azeri LT CIF now makes $ 71,27 / barrel.
Notably, minimum price of Azeri LT CIF was recorded in December 2001 ($ 19.15) and maximum value of the brand was registered in July 2008 ($ 149.66).
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A world-famous environmentalist organization used drones to stage an attack on a nuclear power plant in France, in an apparent bid to expose the facility’s vulnerability.
A pair of drones operated by Greenpeace activists flew straight into the Electricity de France’s (EDF) nuclear power plant located in Bugey, near Lyon.
French police reportedly managed to intercept one of the drones while the other, adorned with a miniature Superman costume, crashed into a spent fuel storage facility.
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No… it's a drone dressed up as Superman, exposing how vulnerable French #nuclear power plants are ☢️ pic.twitter.com/5mBWJxNjSa — Greenpeace EU (@GreenpeaceEU) 3 июля 2018 г.
​While Greenpeace declared that their goal was to demonstrate the vulnerability of such installations to outside attacks, EDF announced that the "attack" posed no threat to the plant’s security and that the company intends to file a complaint with the police.
Selebi Phikwe based DJ Deep Mayer’s reputation on the decks has been on a steady ascend since stepping onto the scene in 2011.
The young Motswana man started his Deejaying career in the mining town of Selebi-Phikwe after the inspiration by the South African Label called Soul Candi.
Mayer who rocked Orange Phikwe Marathon after-party last Saturday has collaborated with the likes of Teddy Esposito, Oscar P, Matthew Play, Angel-A, Dj Thes-Man, Mr Allie, Domar, Basim Abbas, Sheir Nefer, Ross Mt. Park, Dabizarone, Jimmy Clanfield, Smanga M, 75Fifty, Gianni Camelia, NjHouseHead, Oniey De Tunes, DeeJay Bino, Smangar M and Vanessa.
Some of his singles include “Day After” with “Blu Lace Music” in South-Africa and ‘Long centuries’ which featured on compilations with records labels from Spain, UK, Detroit, South-Africa, Germany and U.S.A.
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Ghulam Farooq Qata, a former commander of Hezb-e-Jamiat Islami Afghanistan, has been killed in a roadside bomb blast in northwestern Faryab province, an official said Tuesday.
Provincial Police spokesman Abdul Karim Yourish told Ariana News that last night Taliban militants attacked over Shirinak village in Almar district of the province.
He added that following the attack commander Qata, who was a local uprising commander, fought against the insurgents for hours until the insurgents escaped from the area.
According to the police official, the vehicle of commander Qata hit a roadside bomb while he was returning back home.
Police said as a result the uprising commander and two of his men were killed while three of his bodyguards were wounded in the incident.
The business men, however, will under no consideration attempt to advise the farmers as to farming. a Eight months ago, the Arkansas Highway Department, armed with a $38,868 appropriation and federal funds provided by the Highway Beautification Act, declared war on the junk and automobile salvage yards along the highways.
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Biggio homered in his third straight game Monday for Double-A New Hampshire and is now hitting .313/.414/.708 with four home runs and two steals in 48 at-bats.
The son of Craig Biggio often gets overshadowed by his teammates, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette, who are also sons of former big-league mashers. However, it has been the old man for the Fisher Cats (relatively) who has been turning heads of late. He lacks the type of upside and track record that Guerrero and Bichette boast, but is a legitimate prospect in his own right.
A 40-year-old Shallowater woman was indicted Tuesday in connection with a fatal wreck two years ago on US 84 between Shallowater and Lubbock. Shonda McCoy is charged with a second-degree felony count of manslaughter, which carries a punishment of two to 20 years in prison.
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PONCA CITY, Okla. (AP) - The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation says a passenger in a pickup truck that was being chased by police in northern Oklahoma was wounded when the truck's driver and an officer exchanged gunfire.
The OSBI says in a news release that police in Ponca City began chasing the truck about 7 p.m. Sunday and the driver crashed the vehicle.
The OSBI says the driver got out of the truck and began shooting at the officer, who returned fire.
The agency says the passenger was wounded during the shooting and taken to a hospital with undisclosed injuries while the driver was arrested.
It was not revealed whether the passenger was shot by the officer or the driver and an OSBI spokesman did not immediately return a phone call for comment on Monday.
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WASHINGTON — U.S. consumers slowed their borrowing in August to an annual pace of 4.2 per cent — a pullback from a pace of nearly 7 per cent over the past three years.
The Federal Reserve says overall consumer credit rose $13.1 billion in August, down from the $17.7 billion increase in July.
Economists and financial markets monitor the consumer borrowing report for insights about consumer spending, a category that represents about 70 per cent of U.S. economic activity.
Non-revolving credit, which includes auto and student loans, increased $7.3 billion. The revolving credit category, which includes credit cards, increased $5.8 billion.
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Clearsome room on your shelves and walls, because the Third Ward Art Festivalreturns to Milwaukee this weekend stocked with captivating artwork from morethan 140 artists of varying mediums. On Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5p.m., festival-goers can shop for paintings, drawings, ceramics, jewelry,sculptures, prints, woodworks, furniture and more, get a look at the productionprocesses through artist demonstrations, and even get their own art on byparticipating in various crafts throughout the weekend, such as color creationsand spin art. The festival will also have live music from Parisian singerMichelet Innocent and instrumental guitar duo Patchouli. (Also Sunday, Sept.3.)
Whether you prefer a relaxing weekend away at a spa or an exciting fire and ice festival, Connecticut has many options to offer you this February. Here are a few fun ways to spread the Valentine's Day love.
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Ian Saint Pé is the guitarist and vocalist for legendary Atlanta garage band Black Lips. He's now touring on his on own as Saint Pé, still playing basement-brewed psych rock. He performs Friday, July 6, at This Ain't Hollywood, 345 James St. N., with Hamilton's Shade and Delta Days. Show at 9 p.m. $15 or $10 in advance.
ALEX PANGMAN
Alex Pangman is Canada's sweetheart of swing. The Juno-nominated singer performs with her Alleycats trio (Peter Hill on piano, Glenn Anderson on drums, Jack Zorawski on double bass) at the Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne St. at James North, on Friday, July 6, at 8 p.m., $15.
BONOBO
Bonobo is the stage name for British electronic music guru Simon Green. His experimental music melds jazz and world music into soothing soundscapes, incorporating beats and samples. Bonobo and his band perform at the Royal Botanical Gardens on Saturday, July 7, at 5:30 p.m. Advance tickets are $49.50 available through Ticketmaster. With St. Germain and Elderbrook.
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP)  The Los Angeles Rams have re-signed defensive end Dominique Easley after an injury kept him out last season.
The Rams announced the one-year deal with the veteran Monday.
Easley tore a ligament in his right knee early in Rams training camp last August, sidelining him for the season. The University of Florida product also tore ligaments in both knees during college.
His first two NFL seasons with New England ended early due to injury after the Patriots chose him in the first round. But he was healthy during the 2016 season with the Rams, making 3 ½ sacks and likely earning a spot as a starter last year before his injury.
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BAGHDAD — An influential Iraqi Shiite cleric is urging his fighters to hand state-issued weapons back to the government following the declaration of victory against the Islamic State group.
Muqtada al-Sadr also called on his forces to hand some of the territory they control to other branches of Iraq's security forces, but said his men would remain as protectors of a holy Shiite shrine in Samarra, north of Baghdad.
Al-Sadr's speech was broadcast on Iraq television on Monday.
Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi declared victory over IS in a national address on Saturday evening, after Iraqi forces cleared the last IS strongholds from Iraq's western desert.
Volunteers will help ensure pennies have been spent wisely when they take part in a “grand flush” at a new music and events complex in Hull.
The 140 volunteers are needed to flush all the loos simultaneously at the Hull Venue on June 13.
It is part of testing for the launch later this summer of the £40m Myton Street arena.
In return volunteers will be given a free guided tour - becoming some of the first people to be shown around.
General manager Dan Harris said: “The Grand Flush may sound trivial, but it goes to show the level of detail we have to go through to ensure the Venue is ready for action.
“We’re testing lots of different bits to ensure they can withstand 3,500 visiting and one of the ways to do that is to flush the toilets at the same time!”
Acts already confirmed for the 3,500-capacity arena include Jack White, Madness, George Ezra, Boy George & Culture Club and The League of Gentlemen.
To sign up visit https://www.universe.com/events/the-grandflush-tickets-3SXGH2.
Walmart is in hot water and had to send out another apology. The big box store had a banner over a case of guns that read “Own the school year like a hero.”
Walmart is now investigating and trying to figure out whether an employee created the display or a customer manipulated it.
Walmart just can’t get a break.
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An 18-year-old man was charged with common assault when he appeared last Thursday at Banbridge Magistrates Court.
Lee McAvoy, Haberton Park, Banbridge, is charged with unlawful assault on a male on January 14 this year.
McAvoy was released on his own bail of £300 to appear again in court on June 1.
Milan, December 11 - A Milanese taxi driver has rejected a local bodybuilder's offer to pay damages of 5,000 euros for biting off his ear during a road-rage row near the central rail station last month. Lawyers for Pier Federico Bossi called the offer "derisory". Antonio Bini is on trial for grievous bodily harm aggravated by futile motives. Bossi's ear was sewn back on in hospital.
CONCORD, N.H. — The New Hampshire Lottery says it won’t appeal a judge’s ruling that allows a woman who won a Powerball jackpot worth nearly $560 million to keep her identity private.
The lottery said in a statement Monday that rather than appeal it believes the state Legislature should take up any possible changes in laws affecting the lottery.
The woman signed her ticket after the Jan. 6 drawing. She then learned that she could have shielded her identity by writing the name of a trust. Lawyers said she was upset after learning she was giving up her anonymity by signing the ticket, which the lottery commission acknowledged isn’t spelled out on the ticket, but is detailed on its website.
She sued the state lottery commission to stay anonymous.
The Green Bay Packers have paid nearly $1.5 million this year for six Ashwaubenon properties as part of their development project.
USA Today Network-Wisconsin reports the team has been buying land to build town houses for its Titletown District development. The Packers say they plan to build up to 70 town houses, and that the development includes commercial, retail, residential and recreational properties.
The team says acquiring the additional six properties was prompted by an interest in living in the district.
Titletown District is a 35-acre development anchored by Lodge Kohler hotel, Hinterland Brewery and Bellin Health Sports Medicine and Orthopedics clinic, all of which should open by the beginning of the 2017 NFL season. The center 10 acres will be a park and plaza including a tubing hill, skating pond and trail, playgrounds and other amenities.
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Rachel Maddow runs through a litany of questions that remain unanswered in the wake of Donald Trump NSA Mike Flynn's resignation and notes the conflicts of interest and partisan obstacles to having those questions answered by a government investigation.
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The Vetr community on Thursday upgraded PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: PYPL) from 3 stars (Hold) to 4.0 stars (Buy). Crowd confidence was very strong, with 75 percent of Vetr users giving the stock a Buy rating, 16.7 percent a Hold and 8.3 percent a Sell.
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This upgrade comes after eBay Inc (NASDAQ: EBAY) announced it would be splitting with PayPal as its main provider and would be partnering with Adyen.
While this caused some investors to sell off shares of PayPal, some analysts see this as a buying opportunity. At time of publication, PayPal shares traded at $76.57.
The Vetr crowd is bullish, setting a price target of $86.65, implying a 13.16 percent upside. Analyst consensus was bullish as well, with an average analyst target price of $84.67.
LOS ANGELES — SpaceX has launched a Falcon 9 rocket for the first time since a fireball engulfed a similar rocket on a Florida launch pad more than four months ago.
The two-stage rocket lifted off from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, on Saturday morning to place 10 satellites into orbit for Iridium Communications Inc.
About nine minutes later, the first stage returned to Earth and landed successfully on a barge in the Pacific Ocean south of Vandenberg.
SpaceX officials say they identified all possible causes of the Sept. 1 accident and took corrective action. The company's rockets were grounded during the investigation.
The return to flight is an important step for SpaceX, a California-based company that has about 70 launches in line, worth more than $10 billion.
ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) – At least two people have been injured after an unknown assailant threw a tear gas canister during a party for LGBTQ people in Croatia’s capital.
Police say an investigation is underway into the incident at a Zagreb nightclub early Sunday. Local news reports say people inside the club fled in panic, storming the exit and breaking windows to get out.
A witness tells Vecernji List daily that he was trampled during a rush for the stairs.
Croatian gay rights groups are describing the attack as an “act of hate violence.” The Zagreb Pride group says in a statement that Croatia’s conservative government has turned a blind eye to a recent surge in right-wing sentiment in the European Union’s newest member state.
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The B.C. government has introduced legislation that would allow municipalities to zone areas for rental developments only.
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ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Jaden Schwartz scored with 2:27 remaining during a 4-on-4 situation and the St. Louis Blues beat the Wild 2-1 on Friday night to leave Minnesota with a 2-0 lead
Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers wants to play into his 40s like Patriots quarterback Tom Brady. Rodgers realizes to do that he might have to follow in Brett Favre's footsteps again and finish his career somewhere...
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Heart surgery is complicated enough, without being held at gunpoint by Isis. In 2013, consultant vascular surgeon David Nott was working in Aleppo, Syria, helping to deal with gunshot wounds. One day, the doors of his operating theatre burst open and in rushed members of Islamic State. This is what happened next
Kevin Hart called into 100.3 WRNB and chopped it up on the Quincy Harris Show with K.FOXX about giving Tiffany Haddish $300 bucks years ago and the superstar comedian talked about his Eagles.
During his visit, His Highness the Amir will hold talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping and top Chinese officials over efforts to boost bilateral relations and cooperation in various domains.
Kuwait was the first Arab and Gulf country that starts comprehensive diplomatic ties with china since March 22, 1971. This helped in building a strong friendship and bilateral relation with the State of Kuwait.
According to Vulture, one must see many episodes to appreciate the complexities of a show's storyline. And it takes many episodes to tell that story as well. One episode is not enough. But Lindelof's letter is trying to push back against part of this idea. He seems to be arguing that television is its own mode of storytelling that is best served by creating well-crafted episodes. That is, not just breaking a long narrative into uniform chapters, but actually writing and consuming the pieces as something whole unto themselves.
Young Professionals Week event - Meet and greet your state and local politicians. Eat, drink, and mingle with those who represent you at the city, county, and state levels. Following the social hour you’ll get another chance to ask legislators questions or voice your concerns through a panel Q&A, moderated by Wausau Daily Herald’s Public Issues Reporter Haley BeMiller.
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (AP) -- Donovan Fields scored 13 of his 15 points in the second half to help Cal Poly beat Hawaii 78-64 on Saturday night.
Cal Poly (8-15, 3-6 Big West Conference) has won two straight since snapping a six-game skid. Hawaii (13-8, 4-4) has lost three in row.
Luke Meikle, Jakub Niziol and Victor Joseph each scored 12 points for the Mustangs.
Sheriff Drammeh scored 17 points to lead Hawaii.
The Rainbow Warriors had a seven-point advantage at the break, but the Mustangs opened the second half with a 16-2 run and led 44-37. Hawaii had its last lead, 54-53 with 9:12 left. A 13-0 run gave Cal Poly a 64-54 lead with 5:32 remaining and the Mustangs cruised from there. Meikle scored four points, Niziol made consecutive 3-pointers and Fields capped the surge with a 3-point play.
Apr 18, Riyadh: Sri Lankan envoy to Saudi Arabia has clarified that the hike in the fees for recruitment of Sri Lankan domestic helpers, including maids is by the private recruiting agents and the Sri Lankan government has no involvement with the fees they charge. Responding to Arab media reports, Sri Lankan Ambassador Azmi Thassim said on Sunday that Reports of a hefty rise in recruitment fees for Sri Lankan domestic helpers, including maids, are misleading.
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Karachi: Six Pakistani security personnel were killed and two others critically injured in rocket attacks by militants in the troubled Balochistan province, officials said today.
The incident took place on Monday in a mountainous region 30 kilometres from Mashkay area of Awaran district when the Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) members were sweeping the area for mines and explosives. “The militants used rockets to fire on the team from the mountains and in the explosions six members of the BDS were killed, while two others sustained severe injuries,” a senior official of the local administration said.
Attacks on the security forces and installations by militants and separatists in the remote areas of Balochistan are common even as people in the province are trying to weather violence and terror-related incidents since the last few years.
PARRY SOUND (Wednesday, July 4, 2018) — This is your weather and road report for Wednesday, July 4.
According to Environment Canada, Parry Sound can expect a sunny day today, with a high of 33 C. Humidex 38 C. UV index 9 or very high. Tonight, clear with a low of 21 C.
A heat warning for an extreme heat event this week continues for Parry Sound and area.
The Parry Sound fire danger rating remains high. This means no open burning including incinerators and outdoor fireplaces. Burning permits are suspended and campfires are for cooking and warmth only.
EAST LANSING, Mich. (WOOD) — Interim Michigan State University President John Engler has named a vice president.
Engler named Carol Viventi, an MSU alumna, as vice president and special counsel to the president Friday night in a university release.
Viventi has served as deputy director of the Michigan Department of Civil Rights and secretary of the Michigan Senate.
She will start her new role Monday.
Engler was named interim president of MSU Wednesday during a board of trustees meeting, replacing Lou Anna K. Simon after her resignation.
>>PDF: Full details of Lou Anna Simon’s contract
Simon and athletic director Mark Hollis have both stepped down from their positions amid increasing criticism of how the university handled complaints against former sports doctor Larry Nassar.
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A judge set bail on Monday at $1.5 million cash or $3 million bond for the man charged with fatally shooting Hubert Hines last month in Newburgh.
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Philadelphia city workers have cleared out two homeless encampments populated mostly by men and women addicted to heroin.
Police on Wednesday read eviction notices to residents, who packed up their belongings, stuffing some in shopping carts. Sanitation workers then threw mattresses, tents, tables and other debris into garbage trucks and power washed the areas.
The action marked the end of a monthlong effort by the city to get help for those in the encampments and make the Kensington neighborhood safer.
City officials say more than 120 people from the encampments have accepted services, and nearly four dozen entered treatment.
But they acknowledge some of those forced to move will not have access to shelter and will likely just move on to other homeless encampments.
Mariah Carey bungles her New Year's Eve show, stops singing
NEW YORK -- Mariah Carey has ushered in 2017 with a botched performance on "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest" on ABC.
The singer appeared to have technical difficulties during her live performance Saturday night in Times Square. She even stopped singing her song "Emotions," paced the stage and told the audience to finish the lyrics for her.
She told the crowd, "I'm trying to be a good sport here."
Carey headlined the festivities in Times Square, where about a million revelers jammed in to greet the new year.
A representative for the singer confirmed there were technical difficulties.
Carey took to Instagram after the performance saying, "Here's to making more headlines in 2017."
The Montana House on Thursday endorsed what would be the state's first fuel tax hike in 24 years to raise money to fix a backlog of roads and bridges across the state that have fallen into disrepair . The bill by Rep. Frank Garner, R-Kalispell, would raise the state's tax on gas by 8 cents a gallon and on diesel by 7 A1 4 cents a gallon.
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Reporting from a beautiful Italian property dating back to the 1400s, Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb talk about the rich history of the country, including the origins of the classic children’s tale “Pinocchio.” To celebrate, the pair break out their own custom made puppets and cheers to their travels. (Travel Courtesy of @VRBO)
Why go high-low when you can go high? A chic colleague of mine posed this question years ago to explain her shopping philosophy, but it's also an apt pun for the luxury approach fashion has taken to marijuana in 2017. Look no further than Rihanna, who covered CR Fashion Book in a modern Marie Antoinette-inspired outfit complete with a joint in hand. She's the perfect avatar for the cannabis couture movement, making a case for Jacquie Aiche's pave diamond "sweet leaf" jewelry, 24k gold ashtrays, bespoke weed subscriptions, and more fetishized paraphernalia.
Here, we've rounded up 14 of our favorite items giving new meaning to the phrase "high fashion."
Ironically, a week after an EF-1 tornado caused some significant damage in the area, especially in Shelby County, Missouri, Tri-state residents learned Monday night just how important it is to spot severe weather.
Roughly 120 people, mostly from Illinois and Missouri, attended Monday night's storm spotter class at John Wood Community College in Quincy.
The WGEM stormtrak weather team opened the event and Meteorologist Jim Kramper with the National Weather Service in St. Louis taught the audience how to spot a tornado versus other forms of severe weather. Information from spotters is relayed to the NWS which helps protect the public in emergencies.
Attendees were also able to buy weather radios and get information on how to prepare for severe storms.
LAHORE, Jul 04 (APP):Punjab Inter Club Karate Team Kumite Karate Championship will be organized here from July 6 at the Gymnasium hall of Punjab College.
Thirty two clubs from all over the Punjab are participating in the event being held under aegis of Punjab Karate Association, said a spokesman of PKA while talking to APP on Wednesday.
This competition is a part of the PKA talent hunt programme to tape talent at the grass root level. Four players from each clubs will participate in the team kumite event.
Abdul Hafiz Bhatti, Director Sports Punjab Sport Board will be the Chief Guest at the closing / prize distribution ceremony.
Romania’s former Prime Minister Victor Ponta has told Euronews he wants to stop the country from turning into a new Hungary.
He launched his political comeback bid this week after resigning three years ago following anti-corruption protests sparked by a deadly nightclub fire.
New Hampshire is the Granite State...we like our landscapes and our people to be tough. But New Hampshire is also known for its beauty, our forests and mountains. Our trails, fields, and cold-water coastline.
What this state isn’t known for are its islands. But today, we’re changing that.
With the end of summer rapidly approaching we're dedicating this episode of The Exchange entirely to the islands of New Hampshire. We’ve got stories from the Seacoast and the Lakes Region to the North Country. Stories of camps, boats, warring lobstermen, and inescapable beauty.
This show originally aired in September, 2017.
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Public transport users in Moscow can now earn loyalty rewards as they travel and transact around the Russian capital. Billed as “the largest loyalty program in Moscow,” the City scheme encompasses over 5,000 retail outlets and is available to more than nine million Troika transit card cardholders.
After downloading the City mobile app and registering their Troika card number, users collect bonus points when they top up their travelcard or make purchases at participating retailers. These can be exchanged for trips on Moscow’s public transport network or discounts in shops and at online stores.
The program’s goal is to make using the city’s public transportation not only convenient but also profitable, Moscow Metro’s Roman Latypov says.
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The Germantown Board of Mayor and Aldermen has voted to approve a development agreement for MW Ventures to move forward with the construction of a restaurant called Farm and Fries.
Mark and Marie Waugh, the owners of both Farm and Fries and MW Ventures, plan to build a 2,639-square-foot restaurant at 7724 Poplar Pike in Old Germantown.
Last July, the Germantown Design Review Commission approved a change of use on the property from residential to restaurant use.
Then in early October, the Germantown Board of Zoning Appeals OK’d a variance on the property, and two weeks later the DRC approved the building elevations and site plan for Farm and Fries.
Now that the Project Development Contract has been approved, Farm and Fries will be able to move forward with construction plans for the actual development of the project.
CBJ — The United States government as well as lawmakers in the European Union are applying more pressure to carry out an investigation into reports that a consultancy that worked on President Donald Trump’s campaign gained access to data on 50 million Facebook users.
Facebook’s shares were down 7%, wiping around $30 billion off its market value and dragging the S&P 500 technology sector down by 2%. Facebook shares were on track for their biggest one-day percentage decline since Oct. 2014.
The scrutiny presents a new threat to Facebook’s reputation, which is already under attack over Russians’ use of Facebook tools to sway American voters with “fake news” posts before and after the 2016 U.S. elections.
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CLASS 6A BOYS BASKETBALL COACHES POLL
Here is the first Oregon Class 6A boys basketball poll, as voted by coaches. Two coaches from each 6A league participated in voting. Here is the top 10, plus any team receiving at least 10 points.
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A Florida man attempted to run a "pretty" woman off the road to "talk with her at any cost," according to the Lakeland Ledger.
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Howard Van Sweringen, 41, was following Kristina Fuller, 35, when he rammed his car into hers several times and continued to pursue her relentlessly, the Ledger reports. At one point, Fuller told the Ledger, "he gets out of his truck, walks up to my door and I roll down my window a bit and he threw his dog through the window."
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Fuller was afraid he would follow her home, so she had authorities meet her at daughter's school, the newspaper reports.
Lakeland police said Sweringen was yelling and he first claimed to know Fuller. He then changed his statement and said she "was pretty" and that he wanted to "talk with her at any cost," according to the Lakeland Ledger.
Sweringen was charged with aggravated battery and trespassing on school grounds.
Read more at Lakeland Ledger via Northwest Florida Daily News.
FILE PHOTO: CEO of Deutsche Telekom's T-Systems, Adel Al-Saleh speaks during an interview with Reuters in Frankfurt, Germany March 15, 2018. REUTERS/Ralph Orlowski
HANOVER, Germany (Reuters) - Deutsche Telekom unit T-Systems should return to profitability in 2020 as the company undergoes a digital makeover, new Chief Executive Adel Al-Saleh said on Monday at the Hannover Trade Fair.
American Al-Saleh, who took over the loss-making IT services company in January, also said at a presentation that SAP had certified the Open Telekom Cloud for its suite of business software, offering an alternative to hyperscale services such as AWS, Microsoft Azure or Google.
(Reporting by Nadine Schimroszik; Writing by Douglas Busvine; Editing by Arno Schuetze)
Hike4Hopey Team Set Off On 333 Mile Challenge
A group of Newcastle United fans are making a special journey home from the match against Ipswich this week.
Hike4Hopey is a 333 mile charity walk from the statue of Sir Bobby at Portman Road, Ipswich, to his statue at St James’ Park in Newcastle.
A group of nine walkers are fundraising for the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation, in memory of Control Firefighter, Lee Hope, who died from cancer aged just 33.
Lee’s brother, Scott Hope, and his widow, Amy Richardson, are among the group undertaking the challenge.
Lee's been speaking to Capital's reporter Anna Harding.
You can follow their progress on their Twitter page here
And to donate, you can visit their JustGiving Page
March 19 (Reuters) - Anhui Golden Seed Winery Co Ltd :
* Says it plans to pay annual cash dividend as 0.10 yuan(pre-tax)/10 shares for 2017
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/B1wEik
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April 13 Orient Victory China Holdings Ltd
* Dongsheng Huamei, an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of company, Tianlun And Jian Yin Ju Yuan signed articles
* JV company will be held as to 40% by Dongsheng Huamei, 30% by Tianlun and 30% by Jian Yin Ju Yuan
* Total registered share capital of JV company will be RMB10 million
* Parties agreed to form JV company to engage in project investment, investment management, asset management and investment consultancy Source text (bit.ly/2oaeBct) Further company coverage:
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Get out those dancing shoes and get in some practice for the annual Thanksgiving Polka Weekend at the Marriott downtown. Head out to Eastlake’s Croatian Lodge Party Center for the National Cleveland-Style Polka Hall of Fame’s Harvest Party.
The Frank Stanger Orchestra (pictured) and Klancnik and Friends, both of whom have won the Band of the Year award from the Polka Hall of Fame, will be pumping out the polkas and waltzes all evening. And a traditional Eastern European dinner will be offered, courtesy of Dubronvik Gardens. There will also be a raffle with 30 gift baskets, and a world premiere of a limited edition autographed CD of classic tunes by a Cleveland polka legend — they aren’t saying who so you’ll have to go to find out.
Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 at the door, 18 and under free.
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A 24-year-old man was behind bars on suspicion of battery with serious injuries after a fight which broke out at the Hesperia Wal-Mart Saturday evening. Adelanto resident Dashean Antwan Wages was arrested at the Wal-Mart at 13401 Main Street around 7:30 p.m. Saturday after deputies responded to a fight inside the store.
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Learn photography basics and you'll find that many new creative possibilities open up for you and the quality of your photography improves.
All programs are free and open to the public.
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Life can be very easy when love is your way of life.
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Florida Gulf Coast University will be kicking off classes this week, and we want to help get parents and college students ready for the new year on campus.
FGCU: What to do if you are raped or sexually assaulted
Classes begin Wednesday, August 16, and while it's an exciting and nervous send-off for most parents, there's one conversation that must be had with their college student – about protecting themselves and others from sexual assault.
FGCU: Sexual assault information
We brought in FGCU Title IX Coordinator Precious Gunter to talk about the importance having a conversation about consent, pushes for sexual assault regulations on campus, and what the school does for those victims.
Ever since 2006, St. Louis Cardinals fans have held Adam Wainwright in the most positive of lights. Whether it is him closing out the 2006 World Series, or leading the NL in wins in 2009 or 2013, he has been near and dear to the Cardinals hearts.
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Hopefully you’ve mastered the lost art of walking and chewing gum at the same time.
According to a new study out of Japan, if you want to LOSE WEIGHT, it could be as easy as chewing gum while you walk.
The researchers found that when people combined walking and chewing gum, their heart rates were higher, they used more energy . . . and lost more weight than if they just walked without gum.
So what’s the explanation? They’re not 100% sure, but they think it could be connected to something called “cardio-locomotor synchronization.”
That’s where your heartbeat syncs up with a repetitive movement . . . so by chewing gum, you get your heart up into the cardio zone and keep it there.
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The Latest on the second round of the NCAA Tournament (all times Eastern):
Sister Jean’s prayers were answered again in another heart-stopper, and the Loyola-Chicago Ramblers are going to the Sweet 16, just as they did the last time they were in the NCAA Tournament 33 years ago.
Clayton Custer bounced in a jumper with 3.3 seconds left, and 11th-seeded Loyola beat SEC-co champion Tennessee 63-62 in a South Region second-round game.
Custer’s winner came two days after Donte Ingram’s buzzer-beating 3 for Loyola, surely to the delight of Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, the 98-year-old nun, team chaplain and primary booster watching from her wheelchair on a platform near the main TV cameras.
The Ramblers (30-5), who won the Missouri Valley tournament, broke the school record for wins set by the 1963 NCAA championship team. Loyola will play the Cincinnati-Nevada winner in the regional semifinals Thursday in Atlanta.
Tennessee (26-7) took its only lead of the second half on three-point play with 20 seconds remaining.
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INDIANAPOLIS, Wednesday, May 30, 2018 – Longtime Indianapolis Motor Speedway and INDYCAR Senior Director of Medical Services Dr. Henry Bock, a pioneer in motorsports safety and medical treatment, died May 26 in Indianapolis. He was 81. Bock, an emergency medicine specialist at IU Health Methodist Hospital and Sidney & Lois Eskenazi Hospital in Indianapolis, served…
Jacob Tremblay's hunt for Deadpool is officially over!
The Wonder star had been documenting his search for Ryan Reynoldsover the past few days after he realized they were both in Japan at the same time. And today, he took to Instagram to inform his followers that his search had come to an end!
In the adorable snap, the 11-year-old has a huge smile on his face as the two actors pose together arm-in-arm.
Tremblay was clearly ecstatic his search was finally over, captioning the post, "I FOUND HIM!!! If you can believe it you can achieve it!!!" he wrote. "#TheHuntForDeadpool #MissionAccomplished Thanks @VancityReynolds you are the greatest!"
Reynolds, who was in town for the Tokyo premiere of Deadpool 2, was just as excited to reunite with his fellow Canadian and reposted Tremblay's snap.
He captioned the adorable post, "Vancouver is alive and well in the heart of Tokyo. Call the search off. We found each other."
BERLIN Germany should increase investment on education and broadband internet and not just on hard infrastructure like bridges and roads to narrow its current account surplus, International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde said on Monday.
"Excessive surpluses are to be rebalanced and there are multiple ways of doing that. Some of our recommendations to German policy makers is to increase investments in the German economy," Lagarde said.
Lagarde was presenting a joint report on global trade by the IMF, World Bank and the World Trade Organization. She, World Bank President Jim Yong Kim and WTO Director General Director-General Roberto Azevedo will later on Monday meet Chancellor Angela Merkel.
Lagarde said global trade has had some disruptive effects despite being a major source of growth, adding that international commerce must be supported and reforms should be implemented to address some of its negative impacts.
(Reporting by Joseph Nasr)
Breaking: Houston solid waste truck struck and killed pedestrian at Gessner and Bellaire @abc13houston pic.twitter.com/HBxxvb5s7K — Marla Carter (@MarlaABC13) August 14, 2017
Police are investigating a deadly accident involving a pedestrian in southwest Houston.The accident took place in the 6800 block of Gessner at Bellaire. The victim was struck by a city of Houston solid waste truck.Stay with ABC13 Eyewitness News for the latest on this developing situation.
You might want to pack a star-spangled umbrella if you're heading out this July 4th. The National Weather Service forecast for New Orleans and the Northshore calls for a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, decreasing to 30 percent overnight.
Severe weather isn't expected, although "scattered to numerous" showers and thunderstorms should be expected throughout the area, with the possibility of frequent lightning, gusty wind and locally heavy rainfall.
Daytime highs will be near 90, with an overnight low around 78.
For those headed to the beach, Grand Isle has a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms all day; while Biloxi and Orange Beach will both see a 50 percent chance of daytime showers and thunderstorms, decreasing to 40 percent overnight. Waterspouts will be possible in marine areas during the morning hours.
French heavy metal band, Elvenstorm, has signed with Massacre Records, and will release its new album, The Conjuring, in late June. The band, hailing from Grenoble, has been around since 2008 and has already released two studio albums, among others, and has played countless gigs.
Elvenstorm features vocalist Laura Ferreux, guitarist Michaël Hellström, drummer Antoine Bussiere and bassist Benoit Lecuona. The cover artwork for The Conjuring can be seen below. It was created by the Russian artist Andrey Vasilchenko.
April 28 SITI Networks Ltd
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A Hudson County man fell from a cliff to his death while hiking and taking photographs.
An addition to the 9/11 Memorial in Manhattan will pay tribute to the rescue and recovery workers.
And Roseanne Barr says a drug for insomnia caused her to make a racist tweet.
In Sports, a former St. Peter's Prep baseball star is in the College World Series. Bayonne's volleyball team is heading to the North 2 title match. And instant replay is coming to high school football in New Jersey.
With three shops along both sides of the Willamette River from Southwest Portland to Gladstone, Little Amsterdam pretty much runs Portland's south waterfronts. Each location has roomy product areas with multiple points of sale and several budtenders ready to help, presenting a well-oiled machine of cannabis procurement. The reception at the McLoughlin spot has a hotel-lobby feel, with a Keurig and large armchairs arranged around the fireplace. Dozens of edible and concentrate options include super-potent Siskiyou organic RSO with 12.61 percent THC and 42.82 percent CBD, and Med With Love cannabis-infused chai drinks. Almost 20 flower strains range from $12 to $14, but if you're fed up with that recreational tax, you can head next door to the Oasis Clinic for a consultation on obtaining a medical card.
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Gender change on birth certificates now easier in New Jersey
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — It's now easier for New Jersey transgender residents to change their genders on their birth certificates.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed the measure into law Tuesday.
Previous law allowed birth certificate changes only if a doctor certified that a person's gender was surgically changed.
The new law allows the registrar to amend certificates based on how people identify themselves, as male, female or undesignated.
Former Republican Gov. Chris Christie had twice vetoed the legislation, saying he wanted tighter safeguards for birth certificate alterations.
The Democratic Murphy also signed legislation permitting gender identity to be listed on death certificates.
Lack of long-term development plans irks Lucius | Malawi 24
Balaka North lawmaker Lucius Banda has said Malawi is underdeveloped because of governments’ unwillingness to implement long term projects. Writing on his official Facebook page, Banda said ruling parties only implement short term plans designed to be completed during their period in office …
A Sumter man says he's quitting his job and spending more time fishing after winning $1 million in the South Carolina Education Lottery.
The man, who didn't want to be identified, says he bought just one ticket at the S and S Tobacco Store on Myrtle Street in Sumter.
“I thought I was going to pass out,” he says, when he scratched off the $1 million prize in the $10 My Million Dollar Series game.
His win leaves one top prize of $1 million remaining the My Million Dollar Series game at odds of 1 in 1.6 million. Players can enter non-winning tickets into a final drawing to win an additional $1 million prize at sclottery.com.
S and S Tobacco Store received a commission of $10,000 for selling the claimed ticket.
This is the second $1 million win in Sumter this year. In January, Fuel Express on Broad St. sold a $1 million winning ticket to a local man.
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CHICAGO - In the awfully busy NHL season that features a number of long and sometimes quirky road trip, a break is always appreciated.
Not just for the Blackhawks, who have a week off between their win over the Oilers last Saturday and the rematch this Saturday at the United Center, but also the beat writers as well.
Chris Hine is one of those gets a bit of a break before the final stretch of the regular season begins. Even though he's off, the Chicago Tribune Blackhawks' beat writer still took some time to talk about the team on Tuesday's Sports Feed.
He discussed the team's successful road trip with Jarrett Payton and Josh Frydman while also giving his opinion on the team Valentine's Day style.
To watch Chris' segments on Tuesday's show, click on the video above or below.
Israel Dagg is excited to face off against former Crusaders teammate Kieron Fonotia tomorrow night when the All Blacks face off against Samoa - especially since he didn't even know the clash was possible.
The pair were teammates at the Crusaders for four seasons until Fonotia decided to part ways with the club at the end of last season to play for Welsh club Ospreys.
The move appears to have helped Fonotia, who will get his international debut tomorrow night against New Zealand after being selected to start in the midfield for Samoa - a selection Dagg wasn't even aware was possible.
"Kieron, he's a good mate of mine,' Dagg said.
"But I didn't even know he was Samoan!"
Former U.S. Sen. Ernest "Fritz" Hollings of South Carolina is being honored outside the federal courthouse in Charleston that used to bear his name. Former Vice President Joe Biden is the main speaker Monday at the dedication of a Hollings statue outside the J. Waties Waring Judicial Center.
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Pakistan kicks off a day of celebrations marking 70 years of statehood and independence.
Pakistan kicked off a day of celebrations on Monday marking 70 years of statehood and independence, the festivities beginning with gun salutes in the capital, Islamabad, and in each of the four provincial capitals.
In Karachi, visitors paid respects at the mausoleum of Mohammad Ali Jinnah, the founder the country.
Pakistan Air Force put on a spectacular airshow, with Pakistani, Turkish and Saudi fighter jets flying over Islamabad as thousands of spectators watched from one of the city's parks.
New Delhi: Veteran off-spinner Harbhajan Singh will lead Punjab in the upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy which is scheduled to start from Monday. Southpaw Yuvraj Singh has been appointed as vice-captain of the team.
The selection committee under Yashpal Sharma named the 15-man squad for the group phase of the tournament.
U19 star Shubman Gill who has been in terrific form in the ongoing U19 World Cup will also feature in the squad for Punjab. Mandeep Singh, Manan Vohra, Sandeep Sharma, Siddharth Kaul and Barinder Singh Sran are some of the players to feature in the team.
Punjab will clash against Haryana in their opening encounter of the tournament scheduled on 7th February.
Punjab squad: Harbahajn Singh (Captain), Yuvraj Singh (VC), Manan Vohra, Mandeep Singh, Gurkeerat Singh Mann, Abhishek Gupta, Gitansh Khera, Siddharth Kaul, Sandeep Sharma, Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Manpreet Singh Grewal, Barinder Singh Sran, Mayank Markande, Sharad Lumba.
ISTANBUL — Turkey's state news agency says that Turkish authorities have arrested and charged a suspected Islamic State group member with killing two Syrian journalists in Turkey in 2015.
Anadolu Agency said Monday that a Turkish court charged Muaz El Ahsin with murder for allegedly slitting the throats of Ibrahim Abdul-Qadir and Fares Hamadi. Both were journalists for the "Raqqa is being slaughtered silently" collective, a group publicizing atrocities in the Syrian city under IS rule.
Police detained Ahsin on Aug. 11 while he was trying to cross into Turkey illegally, according to Anadolu. A court later ordered him officially arrested on murder charges.
We meet death row inmate Stacey Johnson, who’s scheduled to be executed for a crime that he claims he didn’t commit.
Priciest home sales in Port Washington (11050)
March 2017
The three highest-priced home sales in Port Washington last month ranged from $1.34 million to $2.375 million.
The priciest Port Washington home sold in March was a 4-bedroom, 4.5-bath colonial on .65 acres at 78 Country Club Drive that sold for $2.375 million. It was listed by Andrea Levine of Keller Williams Realty Gold Coast and sold by Maggie Keats of Douglas Elliman Real Estate.
A 6-bedroom, 3.55-bath colonial on 1.11 acres at 1 East Gate Road fetched $1.525 million in cash. The property was listed by Maggie Keats and Jill Berman of Douglas Elliman Real Estate and sold by Adele Kuczmarski of Coldwell Banker Residential.
At 12 School St., a 6-bedroom, 4.5-bath newly built colonial went for $1.34 million. It was listed and sold by Greg Hovsepian of Douglas Elliman Real Estate.
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Emergency crews are on the scene at the Wisconsin State Fair after the Cream Puff Pavilion was evacuated late Sunday afternoon.
NBC26 has learned that the area was evacuated after a fire alarm was pulled.
EMTs are on the scene attending to some of the people in the crowd. Witnesses say there was a panic after reports of a gun, but officials say no shots were fired and no gun was present.
People are being let back in to the building.
Sunday is the last day of the State Fair.
The BJP party's candidate from the Vejalpur Assembly Constituency for the Gujarat Assembly elections 2017 is Kishorbhai Chauhan.
Vejalpur is one of the 182 assembly constituencies of Gujarat. It is located in Amdavad district. This seat came into existence after 2008 delimitation.
The constituency will have 300 polling stations. In 2012 assembly polls, the number of electors for this seat was 300783.
Kishorsinh Chauhan of BJP won the seat in 2012 assembly elections with 1,13,507 votes.
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The band who gave the world Teenage Dirtbag is coming to the Rescue Rooms in Nottingham next month.
It’s hard to believe Wheatus’ debut album is 17 years old this year.
Like so many worldwide hits before and since, Teenage Dirtbag, the band’s ode-to-adolescence and inescapable breakthrough, seems timeless.
It certainly amazed frontman Brendan B Brown when they played with Busted last year and Busted’s young fans all sang along to the song.
Regardless of age, they all knew Teenage Dirtbag.
The song will feature in this new tour, along with other favourites and possibly material from their, as yet, unfinished seventh album.
Their Rescue Rooms gig is on May 21.
Tickets are available at www.rescuerooms.com
Way back in 1998, Method Man released his sophomore solo album Tical 2000: Judgment Day, and it featured a brief appearance from one Donald Trump. The current sitting President of the United States was on the album for only a few seconds, literally phoning in a skit to tell Meth to hurry up and release the album. These days, Meth is very good in his smallish role on the HBO drama The Deuce, and he was a guest on Late Night With Seth Meyers last night. During the show, Meth wore a truly immaculate suit, and Meyers asked him about how that appearance came to be. The story itself isn’t too exciting — Trump was just doing a favor for Russell Simmons — but it’s fun to watch Meth break into giggles while listening to the skit. Check it out below.
The new Wu-Tang Clan album Wu-Tang: The Saga Continues is out 10/13 on 36 Chambers ALC/Entertainment One.
Coca-Cola (KO -1.9% ) management attributed the new sleek tins cans for its Diet Coke products as part of its resurgence in North America for the brand.
Coke’s new version of Coca-Cola Zero Sugar was also singled out as strong performer during the quarter.
The company also has a tailwind in North America, with price/mix moving in the right direction to help lift organic sales, noted execs.
"We have the right strategies in place and remain confident in our ability to achieve our full year guidance," noted CEO Jame Quincey.
Coca-Cola earnings call (webcast)
Previously: Coca-Cola beats by $0.01, beats on revenue (April 24)
Previously: Coke brands lead Coca-Cola in Q1 (April 24)
Samsung, Best Buy Face Suit Over Plasma TVs, 'Geek Squad'
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 9:37 PM EST) -- A pair of consumers slapped Samsung and Best Buy with a proposed class action in Illinois federal court Friday, alleging the companies sold plasma televisions they knew would fail early and that the retailer improperly marketed its insufficient Geek Squad Protection Plan as a warranty.
Tawanna and Anthony Ware’s complaint accuses the manufacturer and retailer of selling them a plasma TV they knew or should have known was defective, only for Samsung to take the product off the market and fail to make sure there were...
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The Galapagos islands were named a World Heritage Site in 1978 but are now facing the scourge of plastic waste.
Many of the animals which inhabit the islands are not found anywhere else in the world.
The most-likely first member for Bean has called on the Australian Electoral Commission to explain to the public why it stuck with the name after a flood of objections and controversy.
Gai Brodtmann is currently the member for Canberra, which takes in all of the new seat of Bean.
Labor MP for Canberra Gai Brodtmann on election night 2016, flanked by then Labor senator Katy Gallagher and Labor MP for Fenner Andrew Leigh. Photo: Elesa Kurtz
"I’m calling on the AEC to provide a public statement setting out its reasons to retain the name of Bean as soon as possible," Ms Brodtmann told Fairfax Media.
The augmented committee voted 4-2 in favour of keeping the name Bean for the electorate, despite more than 70 objections to the name of the war correspondent being used, many of which cited comments made about General John Monash during World War I which have been labelled anti-semitic.
"Just given the amount of objections, I think its fair," Ms Brodtmann said.
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According to reports, the 25-year-old Becker, a Burbank resident, was driving his motorcycle on the 5 Freeway just north of Echo Park when a driver rear-ended his bike and threw him from the vehicle just after 2 a.m. Becker initially survived the crash before a second driver struck and killed him, reports say.
JPD is investigating a Monday night shooting in the on Exchange Drive. Source: Raycom Image Bank
Jackson Police are investigating a shooting that happened in the 3500 block of Exchange Drive.
Initial reports state that a juvenile man and a woman were both injured.
#JPD is investigating a shooting that occurred in the 3500 block of Exchange Dr. Initial reports are of a female and juvenile male with injuries. Neither appear life-threatening at this time. No additional info available. — Jackson Police Dept. (@JacksonMSPolice) March 20, 2018
Neither of their injuries appear to be life threatening.
The investigation is ongoing and we will update you when we have more information.
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Tacoma police are investigating the shooting death of a man whose body was found outside a taxi in the 5800 block of South Montgomery Street in Tacoma on Thursday, March 15, 2018. jbessex@gateline.com Joshua Bessex
ELK GROVE — Police in Elk Grove say an elderly couple, considered to be at-risk, has been found safe.
Dale and Donna Sassman left their Bradshaw Road home Monday around 6:30 p.m. They were driving their brown 2014 Nissan Altima.
Dale Sassman is said to suffer from Alzheimer’s disease and Donna Sassman has dementia and can easily become disoriented.
The Sassmans were last seen in Lincoln around 12:30 a.m. Tuesday morning.
Early Tuesday afternoon, Elk Grove Police tweeted that the Sassmans were found safe.
The Sassmans have been found and are safe. We appreciate everyone helping spread the word! — EGPD (@ElkGrovePD) April 24, 2018
Chase Parham and Neal McCready discuss Kermit Davis' first 30 days' calendar as Ole Miss head coach and then talk a lot about baseball. The Rebels took two of three from Tennessee to move to No. 5 nationally -- the best regular season ranking in 10 years.
Those of you looking to pick up a pair of LG's strange but increasingly popular Tone Platinum HBS-1100 Bluetooth neckbuds are in luck this Easter holiday. Today we're seeing deals across multiple retailers, knocking as much as $115 off the $199.99 MRSP for a brand new model. And if you're willing to go down the refurbished route, you can get a pair for as little as $76.99.
Here's a full rundown of all the best deals:
New
$84.99 - Silver - Walmart
$89.99 - Gold - Walmart
$89.99 - Black - Groupon
$98.00 - Black - Walmart
Refurbished
$76.99 - Silver - Amazon
$79.99 - Black - Amazon
Walmart also has the gray model at $79.99 new, but these are unfortunately out of stock at the time of writing. For comparison, while still on offer, the same set of buds (new) will set you back $169 at Best Buy (black, gold or silver) or at least $124.50 (gold) at Amazon.
As a bonus, if you want something a little more exercise-friendly you can grab the LG Tone Active HBS-A80 for $49.50 on eBay.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Optotech Corp :
* Says it plans to dissolve and liquidate of three wholly owned overseas units Opto Technology International Group Co LTD, Opto Tech (Cayman) Co LTD and Source Ever Limited
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NAKED GIANTS
The name Naked Giants isn’t literal, but this band lives up to their name in fantastic fashion. This trio of young punks are exactly that – they’re young, and they make thrashy bluesy punk rock. That’s it. That’s all you need to know.
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April 20 Celanese Corp
* Celanese Corporation increases dividend 28 percent and declares quarterly dividend
* Celanese Corp- Announces plan to increase dividends over next three years
* Celanese Corp - Dividend rate increased from $0.36 to $0.46 per share of common stock on a quarterly basis
* Celanese Corp - Announcing a plan to increase cash dividends by at least an additional 50% cumulatively over a three year period Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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As seen on last night’s WWE SmackDown, Royal Rumble winner Randy Orton refused to take his title shot against WWE Champion Bray Wyatt at WrestleMania 33, pledging allegiance to Wyatt. Orton said as long as Wyatt is the master and he is the servant, Orton refuses to face him at WrestleMania.
SmackDown General Manager Daniel Bryan announced on Talking Smack that next Tuesday’s show from Ontario, California will feature a battle royal with the winner going on to face Wyatt for the title at WrestleMania.
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BRUSSELS (AP) — A global conference to better protect marine life has raised more than $7 billion and won commitments to protect huge swathes of the Earth's oceans.
The European Union, which organized the Our Ocean conference in the Maltese capital of Valletta, its 28 member states and its EIB investment bank gave almost half those financial commitments, about $3.4 billion.
Representatives from businesses, almost 100 countries and others pushed the total up to the unprecedented level.
The conference focused on funding and leading projects as varied as combating plastics pollution to countering illegal fishing and looking at the effects of climate change.
The Our Ocean conference has accumulated some 8.7 billion euros ($10.2 billion) since it started in 2014 but the efforts in 2017 exceeded expectations.
MUMBAI: Filmmaker Anurag Basu, who has worked with Pritam Chakraborty on four of his movies, says the composer-singer, who turned a year older on Wednesday , understands his sensibilities and adds value to his projects.
"Pritam is one of the greatest strengths behind my movies. He is family and I wish him bigger success on his birthday," Basu said in a statement.
"Our association started from television days since 1998. 'Jagga Jasoos' is in fact, our fourth movie together and to be honest, 'Jagga Jasoos' is more of Pritam's movie than mine. Pritam understands my sensibilities as a filmmaker and we continue to fight, laugh, sulk, eat together and continue to make music," he added.
Pritam has turned 46.
He has previously worked with Basu for 'Life in a Metro', 'Gangster' and 'Barfi!', all of which have given Bollywood some memorable songs.
(Source: IANS)
KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Congo's government says it has returned the body of a militia leader, whose death in August sparked months of fighting with the military that has left more than 400 people dead in the country's Kasai Central province.
The interior ministry in a statement late Sunday said the Kamwina Nsapu militia, named after its late chief, has appointed Jacques Kabeya Ntumba as its new leader.
Nsapu's family has been asking for the late leader's body since last year. The government said his body was returned and buried Saturday, and the family has now declared an end to fighting, saying further violence will not be carried out by its members.
The interior ministry has called on militia members to surrender, saying more than 50 have already done so.
Tammi Kay Tackett (McIntire) went to be with the Lord on July 31, 2017. She was 54. She was born on November 19, 1962 to Earl and Edna McIntire.
Tammi had 2 sons and 4 grandsons. She was married to Tom Tackett for 30 years.
She's survived by her mother Edna; husband Tom; two sons; four grandsons; three brothers and two sisters.
A celebration of life (potluck) will be at 2 p.m. on August 20 at Condon Park. Bring a balloon to release.
A controversial marriage counselor had advised ladies to only get married after the age of 28 and men after 30.
The marriage counselor, George Lutterodt who advised churches to distribute condoms to youth on Valentines day as the programs they’ve organised can not stop them from having sex noted that a man who marries before 30 years can’t remain faithful.
Speaking during an interview on 3FM, the marriage counselor said: “A woman must marry after 28. You are not serious to marry below. You need to build a single life. You need to build a standard for yourself.
“After you build your single life, you can marry to satisfy a man. A man who marries below 30 can’t stay in marriage. A man must be 30 and above before he can stay in marriage otherwise, he will be looking somewhere else to be spoon-fed.”
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Officials say a Springfield initiative focusing attention on old homicide cases that started in the spring is still generating tips. Springfield Police Officer Mike Badger is coordinator for Crime Stoppers of Sangamon and Menard counties.
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Catch up behind the scenes with Mercedes, JC and Jocelyn in Jocelyn’s Producer’s Podcast–where she gets to dig deeper into things brought up throughout the week some of the stuff that goes on behind the scenes of the show. This week hear about:
The 44th Anniversary of Hip Hop
– Jocelyn slaughtering the elements of hip hop
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April 28 Przedsiebiorstwo Przemyslu Spozywczego PEPEES SA (PEPEES):
* Said on Thursday that its signed prelim. agreement concerning purchase of 34.9 pct stake in Gospodarstwo Rolne Ponary sp. z o.o. (Ponary)
* The company signed also agreements allowing it to buy all remaining stake of Ponary
* The price for all shares is set at 11.7 million zlotys ($3.03 million)
* Conclusion of Ponary acquisition to ensure the implementation of the company's strategy for access to raw materials through own starch of potato crops
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An Ohio teenager has rescued a 4-year-old boy on his first day on the job as a lifesaver. Jack Viglianco says he was 20 minutes into his shift at a Lakewood swimming pool Thursday when he heard the boy calling for help.
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DENVER -- Lawyers are expected to make closing arguments Monday in a trial over allegations that a former radio host groped Taylor Swift before a 2013 Denver concert.
The former DJ alleges in a competing federal lawsuit that the star's mother and radio liaison tried to destroy his career.
A federal judge ruled Friday that former DJ David Mueller did not prove Swift personally tried to end his career.
Identical allegations against Andrea Swift and Frank Bell are expected to go to jurors.
Mueller sued the three after Swift's team reported the encounter to his bosses. He sought up to $3 million in damages. The judge ruled that he did not make a case for recovering that much money.
Swift countersued for a symbolic $1. The jury will consider her assault claim.
A 23-year-old man is facing numerous charges after a white Ford mustang was clocked by police going more than 200 km/h east of Dutton.
Elgin County OPP pulled over a vehicle they say was going more than 200 km/h in a posted 100 km/h zone on the Highway 401 near Iona Road at about 3:30 p.m. Thursday, said police, who determined the driver was impaired by alcohol.
A Dutton man is charged with impaired driving, driving with a blood alcohol level of more than 80 milligrams, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and stunt driving.
Police impounded a 2016 Ford mustang for seven days as a result of the stunt driving charge. The driver is also facing a 90-day licence suspension.
The accused was released and is expected to appear in St. Thomas court Oct. 31.
Witnesses are asked to call Elgin County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
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TEL AVIV (Sputnik)Israeli and German officials told the Haaretz newspaper Germany had insisted that Israel add a clause to a memorandum of understanding on the sale of nuclear-capable subs that will reportedly be signed soon.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's attorney David Shimron is suspected of having pushed through a contract with ThyssenKrupp, a German company he has ties with. Shimron denied any wrongdoing.
Netanyahu said he had been unaware of his attorney’s links to the German conglomerate and made the decision to buy its submarines in a transparent process that involved all relevant institutions. He has not been embroiled in this case but is subject to two other probes.
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Matt Damon, Kristin Wiig and Niecy Nash star in the new movie Downsizing. The film is visually beautiful with some epic scenery and great special effects that turn one family into 5-inch versions of themselves in order to save the world and live larger than life. In this scene We see Matt Damon, Kristin Wiig and Niecy Nash fill out their entry form into Leisureland a micro-community where all the little people want to live. Check it out.
Downsizing hits theaters December 22nd, 2017
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Chiefs were able to beat the Chargers in their last regular season game and claim the AFC West title and get the No. 2 seed in the playoffs.
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Police have issued an appeal to trace a missing woman who may be in North Wales.
Officers are concerned about Rebekah Parkinson, who comes from Lancashire.
The 32-year-old was last seen driving a black Ford Fiesta, vehicle registration MV05NLL, on the A470 in the Dolgellau area .
She is slim and has long, straight blonde hair.
North Wales Police have asked anyone who sees Rebekah or her car to call 101 and quote reference number V054208.
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2:55 University of Idaho President Chuck Staben on moving to the Big Sky Conference, Part 1 Pause
4:49 University of Idaho President Chuck Staben on moving to the Big Sky Conference, Part 2
0:51 The day Idaho's Teton Dam broke
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2:24 How Boise police respond to hate crimes
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Surveillance of boat explosion on Lake Barkley (Sent by Jason Koger)
New photos sent to us by a witness show the moment the a boat exploded into several pieces Sunday at Lake Barkley.
They were sent to us by Jason Koger. In one of the photos, he highlights just how close his family was to the blast.
Officials say the couple on the boat was pulled to safety and taken to a Paducah hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Several other people with minor injuries were treated at the scene.
Officials say the couple had just refueled when the explosion happened.
They tell us, it's amazing there weren't more serious injuries.
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Schroder scored 21 points (9-14 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT) grabbed one rebound, and dished three assists in 22 minutes Sunday as the Hawks came up short against the Knicks.
In his age-23 NBA season, Schroder has been given the green light by coach Mike Budenholzer. He runs the Hawks offense from the point, taking 17.8 shots per game on a team that lacks offensive firepower while collecting 6.4 assists per game. The uptick in frequency has damaged his efficiency ever so slightly, but it isn't a considerable drop. For as long as Schroder remains the driving force behind the Hawks offense, he will be a valuable fantasy asset.
PYEONGCHANG, South Korea (AP) — The International Olympic Committee says it will review the cases of 15 Russian athletes ahead of the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics in the light of a ruling by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
IOC spokesman Mark Adams said Saturday: "Those 15 names will be given to the invitation review panel."
Adams said "our decision will come before the games start (on Friday)" and that "we reserve our right to review and appeal the CAS decision."
The CAS ruling on Thursday overturned the doping bans on 28 Russian athletes, citing insufficient evidence. Russia said it wants to send 15 of the 28 to Pyeongchang, including gold medal-winning skeleton slider Alexander Tretiakov and cross-country ski gold medalist Alexander Legkov.
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The IOC invitation review panel is chaired by former French sports minister Valerie Fourneyron.
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MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — It’s the final meeting between Sandy Stimpson and Sam Jones before the election. WKRG is hosting a debate between the two rivals for mayor of Mobile tonight at Davidson High School from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
The event is free and open to the public. Seats are available on a first come, first serve basis.
We expect a lot of talk about the issues tonight. We anticipate they’ll talk about crime, job creation, city improvement and other issues affecting Mobile.
This is almost a flip-flop of where we were four years ago.
During the last mayoral election, Stimpson was the challenger looking to unseat a two-term incumbent. This time, Jones, despite a wealth of experience in public service, is the challenge to the one-term Stimpson.
News 5’s Peter Albrecht will be the moderator. WKRG will broadcast the debate live, on-air and online.
Mobile’s municipal elections will be held on Aug. 22.
Duke Energy is sending a team of customer service representatives to Terre Haute this week and next to meet with customers over complaints of large increases in electric bills. They will be available both weeks from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at Duke's district office in Terre Haute.
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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.– Police say one person is in critical condition after a shooting Monday on Indy’s near northeast side.
Officers were called to the scene at North Rural Street and East 27th Street just after 5 p.m. on a report of a person shot.
One person was critically injured, according to police.
This story is developing.
Tyler Clippard has been traded to the Houston Astros. (Photo: David Banks, USA TODAY Sports)
CHICAGO (AP) — The Houston Astros have acquired reliever Tyler Clippard from the Chicago White Sox for a player to be named or cash considerations.
Clippard was traded from the New York Yankees to Chicago in a seven-player deal on July 18. The 32-year-old right-hander went 1-1 with a 1.80 ERA and two saves in 11 appearances with the rebuilding White Sox.
The deal was announced Sunday night.
The Astros lead the American League with a 72-45 record. They begin a home-and-home series against Arizona on Monday night.
Clippard has a 48-41 record with a 3.04 ERA and 59 saves in 11 years in the majors. He made the NL All-Star team with Washington in 2011 and 2014.
The White Sox have the worst record in the AL at 45-70.
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New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. has never been afraid to flash his style when it comes to footwear. Wearing specially designed cleats is a hobby of sorts for the superstar and he continued that at minicamp with a special message for the media.
Beckham Jr. wore a special pair of Nike cleats, designed by his personal cleat designer “Kickasso,” with several media outlets, such as ESPN, The Post and TMZ, featured on the shoes. Written over the companies’ names in big, bold letters was “SHHHHH!”
One of the new Giants wide receivers in Brandon Marshall loved the cleats Beckham Jr. wore for the nation to see after the latter was criticized for skipping out on the team’s 10 organized team activity (OTA) sessions.
“That was pretty cool,” Marshall said on Wednesday via The Post. “It was fun. You should have fun with the media and this whole process. Obviously, we’re here to win ball games, and you have to stay focused, but I love it.”
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VAN NUYS (CNN)–A birthday manicure turned into a nightmare for two sisters when a man randomly entered a San Fernando Valley nail salon and started beating them.
They fought back and teamed up on the suspect, keeping him at bay until help arrived.
Surveillance video caught the entire melee.
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - The Republican-controlled Kentucky Senate is preparing to reveal its two-year state spending plan.
The Senate Appropriations and Revenue Committee will meet twice on Tuesday to debate two-year spending plans for the state's executive, legislative and judicial branches.
The state House of Representatives approved its version of the spending plan earlier this month. They included a 50-cent tax increase on cigarettes and a new tax on prescription opioids. But last week, Republican Senate leaders said their budget proposal would not include those taxes.
Senate President Robert Stivers declined to tell reporters Monday what was in the budget proposal. House and Senate leaders have until next week to reach a deal in order to preserve their right to override any potential vetoes from the governor.
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VANCOUVER -- Former British Columbia premier Christy Clark is joining the Bennett Jones law firm as a senior advisor in its Vancouver office.
The firm says Clark will join its government affairs and public policy team, which also counts former deputy prime minister Anne McLellan and former foreign minister John Baird as members.
Bennett Jones CEO Hugh MacKinnon says in a statement that Clark's focus on economic growth through trade fits in well with the interests of the firm's clients.
Clark resigned as B.C. premier last summer, having served in the role since 2011, after the provincial New Democrats formed a minority government with the support of the Green party.
Bennett Jones is a Canadian firm with more than 380 lawyers and business advisors in nine offices.
EM ASIA FX- Asian currencies steady ahead of Fed decision, inflation report
(Adds details, updates prices) By Susan Mathew June 14 Asian currencies were steady on Wednesday as investors awaited results of the Federal Reserve meeting and clues on the pace of further U.S. rate hikes as well as signals on the country's inflation outlook. "The FOMC is clouding the dollar sentiment so investors are content sitting on the sidelines and not really doing much today" said Stephen Innes, senior trader at OANDA. The dollar index, which tracks the gree
Authorities say that an explosion at a natural gas facility near Austria's border with Slovakia has left one person dead.
The Austria Press Agency reported that Red Cross official Sonja Keller said a further 18 people were injured.
There was no immediate word on what caused the blast Tuesday at the plant in Baumgarten an der March, east of Vienna, where pipelines connect and gas is compressed.
Two juveniles and a young man were arrested after a video clipping of the molestation of some girl students of a private school went viral on the Internet on Sunday, police said
Two juveniles and a young man were arrested after a video clipping of the molestation of some girl students of a private school went viral on the Internet on Sunday, police said. The action was taken after the father of one of the girls lodged a complaint at the Gandhinagar police station.
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Deputy Superintendent of Police Omprakash Kilaniya said the girls were returning home from school on November 30 when they were accosted by some classmates who misbehaved with them.
Police said the two minors were taken into custody soon after the clipping went viral on the Internet and would be produced in a juvenile court. Jatan Chaudhary, 21, was arrested for videotaping the crime.
A 55-year-old Cadillac man is facing prison time after he was arraigned in 84th District Court Monday on an assault charge involving a knife. Leonard Wayn... As cadillacnews.com transitions to a metered site, the login information will help us determine whether you are a paid subscriber or one of our casual visitors.
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DETROIT (AP)  Detroit police say two officers have been wounded in a shooting while responding to a reported burglary on the citys west side.
Chief James Craig says several calls were made to police Sunday about a possible burglary and when officers responded about 11:45 p.m. a 19-year-old man fired a shotgun from inside the home. Craig says an officer was shot in the face and the other was wounded in the arm.
The officer shot in the face was in critical condition and the other, who may have been hit by shrapnel, was expected to be OK.
They were outside when they were fired upon. Craig says the shooter may not have realized police were at the door. Craig says the man, his mother and a sibling were taken into custody.
For the second football season, Oxford has merged with Gilbertsville-Mt. Upton. This benefits the very active and excelling athlete, Mickenson Clune of GMU.
Clune opened up his senior season with 12 tackles in the first game of the 2017 campaign as he his the Blackhawks starting linebacker on the defensive side of the ball. And with Oxfords 24 man roster, Clune plays both sides of the ball.
His stand out performance on offense comes in last Fridays game, senior night against the ever so dominant Sidney Warriors. Clune didnt let their reputation ruin his performance as he rushed for 139 yards on 24 carries. On one carry, he ran into the end-zone from 21 yards out to put up Oxfords first score of the night and followed it by running in the two-point conversion to cut Sidneys lead in half.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - An Illinois House committee has set up a historic floor vote on the Equal Rights Amendment .
But the Democrat sponsoring the measure said Wednesday he doesn't have enough votes to pass it.
The House Human Services committee approved the amendment on party lines 7-5 on Wednesday.
It needs 71 House votes to make Illinois the 37th state to ratify the amendment first proposed in 1972.
Rep. Lou Lang of Skokie says Republicans are reluctant to support the measure. He says opponents falsely equate the amendment with abortion rights.
The constitutional amendment guarantees equal rights for all citizens regardless of sex.
Illinois was one of the 15 states not to ratify before a 1982 deadline. But proponents argue there's precedent that makes a deadline moot.
The amendment is SJRCA4 .
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Here’s the brand new poster of Trapped starring Rajkummar Rao in the lead. The film revolves around an interesting tale of survival where a man is trapped in a house for days without food and water.
The film’s screening at the 18th Jio MAMI film festival received a standing ovation from the audience and is touted to be Rao’s best performance till date.
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Directed by Vikramaditya Motwane, the film is slated to release on 17th March.
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ORANGE CITY, Fla. (AP) — Authorities say a Florida police officer threatened and attempted to extort a Georgia woman and her family.
A Volusia County Sheriff’s Office news release says 25-year-old Joshua David Fancher was arrested Tuesday afternoon at the Orange City Police Department on a Georgia warrant charging him with making terroristic threats.
The victim told the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office in Georgia that she was getting threatening messages from an unknown person demanding nude photos. Authorities say the messages included threats to rape and kill the woman’s family members if she didn’t provide the pictures.
Francher resigned from the Orange City Police Department after being confronted with the charges. He was being held without bond on a Georgia warrant.
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A Chinese family visit Sydney, Australia. A record 1.2 million Chinese tourists visited Australia in 2016, according to statistics released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics on Monday.
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A man has been arrested in connection with an armed robbery in Paulstown last month.
Gardaí say its as a result of a renewed appeal on KCLR and through the community text alert system recently.
The incident happened at the Quik Pick shop in Paulstown on March 30th.
A search was carried out this morning in the Kilkenny/Carlow area and a man in his 20’s was arrested.
He is being questioned in Thomastown Garda station under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act.
Buffalo, NY The teen who challenged Carl Paladino for his Park district seat on the Buffalo School Board has filed a notice of claim against the city of Buffalo. Austin Harig claims he was falsely arrested after an attack at his apartment.
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RAYNE - Sheila Boudreaux Richard and Richard Dupuis, both of Rayne, will be united as husband and wife during a one o’clock afternoon wedding ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017, at the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Mire. A reception will follow at the American Legion Home in Rayne.
The bride-elect is the daughter of the late Bertha and Hampton Boudreaux Jr. of Rayne. Her grandparents were the late Agnes and Alexson Simon and Azelie and Hampton Boudreaux Sr., all of Rayne.
Sheila is a 1971 graduate of Rayne High School and is employed at First Presbyterian Church in Crowley.
The prospective groom is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Oclude P. Dupuis of Rayne. His grandparents were the late Mr. and Mrs. Davis Arceneaux and Mr. and Mrs. Antoine Dupuis, all of Rayne.
Richard is a 1965 graduate of Rayne High School, attained a degree in drafting and design technology in 1981 from Southeastern Oklahoma State University, and is now retired.
Celtic have issued a final warning to a fan for posting footage from Celtic TV on social media.
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The club tweeted the fan say they will cut him off and that it is his “final warning” after he had tweeted footage of Moussa Dembele’s goal in Celtic’s 1-0 friendly win over Sparta Prague.
In response to another fan who questioned “what’s the big deal?”, the club said “We have a duty to protect the content (via our rights/licence) and also our fans who pay for Celtic TV. We try and give as much as we can away for free via social”.
The supporter who posted the goal apologised to the club after they called him a “chancer”.
The footage of the goal remains on Twitter.
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The almost 5,000-acre playground is still at least four years away from opening, and while its official name is Palo Pinto Mountains State Park, some locals call it the "Mule Lip State Park." With funding expected to be tight in the upcoming legislation, there remains uncertainty if the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will be able to get the funding for the roads, cabins and campsites to build-out the park that sits 80 miles west of Fort Worth.
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Crews at US bank stadium in Minneapolis are getting ready for thousands of New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles fans to arrive.
They're busy disinfecting every surface of the stadium but whether you are going to the game, attending a Super Bowl party or watching at a bar, Kim Posey has some tips for avoiding the flu.
THIBODAUX, LA – A Houma woman is facing a $53,500 bond after she was arrested for threatening workers at a child support office.
Thirty-two-year-old Deidre Bluford became agitated during a scheduled appointment with a case worker at the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services Child Support Enforcement Office in Thibodaux on April 19, according to the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office.
Bluford left the office, but returned a short time later.
She made an unspecified threat aimed at the employees of the office, which led police to issue an arrest warrant for terrorizing.
When Bluford returned to the office on April 23, and officers placed her under arrest.
Bluford has been charged with terrorizing, and she also faces two counts of contempt of court, according to the LPSO.
Anchorage jury convicts man in Fourth of July fatal shooting
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — An Anchorage man has been convicted of first-degree murder in a shooting death at a home nearly two years ago.
Anchorage television station KTVA reports a jury took less than three hours Tuesday to convict 34-year-old Trayvon Morrissette in the death of Jorge Rea-Villa on July 4, 2016.
The men knew each other and were attending a holiday barbeque at a mobile home in southeast Anchorage.
Morrissette last week testified that he had taken cocaine and methamphetamine. A brief confrontation with Rea-Villa in a bathroom preceded the shooting. Morrissette said he didn't remember why he pulled the trigger.
Morrissette after the shooting fled in a sedan.
He will be sentenced Oct. 5 and faces a maximum sentence of 99 years.
MOUNT MAUNGANUI, New Zealand (AP) — Opening batsman Manjot Kalra scored an unbeaten 101 and India won the under-19 Cricket World Cup for the fourth time with an eight-wicket victory Saturday over Australia.
Australia, choosing to bat after winning the toss, was all out for 216 in 47.2 overs at Bay Oval, Tauranga. Jonathan Merlo top-scored for Australia with 76 while four Indian bowlers took two wickets each.
India, which lost the 2014 final to the West Indies, cruised in reply to 220-2 and never looked threatened in surpassing Australia's total in the 39th over. Lefthander Kalra's 101 came from 102 balls.
India beat Australia by 100 runs in the tournament opener and was undefeated the rest of the way.
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It was India's sixth appearance in the under-19 final. Australia had made the final five times, winning the tournament three times.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – 25-year-old Derrick Chappell, Jr. will spend three years in prison for causing the injuries that killed a puppy.
Chappell pleaded guilty this week to aggravated cruelty to animals.
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Back in June of 2015, a neighbor told police she saw Chappell throw a 10-week old puppy outside and then stab it multiple times.
Authorities say Chappell committed the crime after he became angry when his aunt asked him to clean up after the dog.
The incident happened at a home on Florence Avenue where Chappell lived with his aunt.
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Authorities say he threw the dog against the wall inside the home and then he threw it outside.
A veterinarian says the dog died from blunt force trauma to the face and head.
Chappell was sentenced to 5 years. He will spend two years on probation once he is released from prison.
He is not allowed to have contact with animals while he is serving his sentence.
Telecom Minister Manoj Sinha today sought to allay concerns over radiation emitted from mobile towers, saying studies so far have not revealed any health hazards.
The minister further emphasised that prescribed limits for radiation emissions in India are more stringent than global norms.
The comments come in the wake of a report that Supreme Court has ordered shutting down of a BSNL mobile tower in Gwalior on the plea of a 42-year-old cancer patient.
The order is expected to intensify ongoing deliberations on the impact of radiation from mobile phone towers on health.
Sinha also said that call drops situation had improved significantly in the last few months.
"In the last four months, our data shows that call drops have reduced by 60 per cent," the minister said on the sidelines of a CII event.
OAKLAND, Calif. — Golden State forward Andre Iguodala will be out for Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday night as he recovers from a bone bruise in his left knee that cost him the final four games of the Western Conference finals.
The Warriors said Iguodala, who was injured in Game 3 against the Rockets on May 20, was evaluated Tuesday and is making progress but still has the bruise and inflammation of the nerve surrounding his knee. Coach Steve Kerr has said Iguodala wouldn’t play until he can run without pain. He will be re-evaluated ahead of Sunday’s Game 2.
Kevin Love’s status for Cleveland remained unclear as he went through the concussion protocol after he was injured in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals against Boston. He wasn’t scheduled to attend media day Wednesday at Oracle Arena, where the Warriors host the series opener.
Some U.S. publishers have blocked visitors from the E.U. to their sites rather than comply with the wide-ranging General Data Protection Regulation to protect people’s online privacy. The Washington Post went an extra step and put up a paywall for E.U. visitors, upselling them to a $90 a year “premium EU subscription” in exchange for no ads — and the privilege of not having their data tracked.
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March 19 (Reuters) - Heng Sheng Holding Group Ltd :
* Says it plans to pay cash dividend at 30.28 won/share for FY 2017
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The Daily Telegraph is less positive than the Metro and the i, saying that Prime Minister Theresa May faces a backlash over a perceived "abject betrayal" of Britain's fisherman as a result of the agreement paper. The paper currently says the UK will still be under the EU's Common Fisheries Policy until the end of 2020. Jacob Rees-Mogg and other Eurosceptic rebels will protest that part of the agreement by throwing fish into the River Thames next to Parliament over the alleged "sell-out".
Police say an assailant wearing a ski mask with tried to hold up a Little Rock gas station Saturday morning but left empty-handed.
According to a report from the city's Police Department, the would-be robber walked into an Exxon gas station located just off of Interstate 430 at 10705 N. Rodney Parham Road around 6:20 a.m.
A 28-year-old employee told officers that the stranger, who was wearing gloves and a ski mask with eye holes "that looked as if they were cut out by hand," walked up to the counter and demanded all the money in the register.
When she asked if he was kidding, he pulled out a black semi-automatic handgun and laid it on the counter, authorities said. He then left the business empty-handed.
Police described the robber as standing 5 feet 2 inches tall and weighing about 105 pounds.
No suspects were named and no arrests had been made at the time of the report.
A Royal Wedding row has ignited in Buckinghamshire as the county council has been accused of cutting the grass around the hotel Meghan Markle stayed at, at the expense of residents.
In some areas near Cliveden House, Taplow, the grass has not been cut by Buckinghamshire County Council at all, according to one councillor.
Cllr Dev Dhillon, who represents the local area, told The Telegraph that the overgrown verges were "dangerous" because they had grown so high that pedestrians walking to the town centre could not be seen.
He said it was "really appalling" that the grass cut "for the temporary look for the Duchess of Sussex" was prioritised over more well-trodden areas.
Mr Dhillon told The Telegraph: "We normally have a full grass cut in my division and I had a lot of complaints from residents that none of the grass has been done so far this year.
As we gear up for Oakland A's pitchers and catchers to report to spring training on Wednesday, the full slate of national Top 100 prospect lists has been released. The key lists: That includes all three pitchers acquired in the big Reddick/Hill trade last summer, plus the prospect from the Donaldson trade, plus two of their last three 1st-round draft picks.
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Dancing in the streets of London was met with tears on the streets of Bogota as England edged out Colombia to enter the World Cup quarter-finals.
BOSTON (AP) — The prison death of former NFL star Aaron Hernandez is prompting lawmakers to revisit a centuries-old Massachusetts legal principle.
Under a bill heard Tuesday by the Legislature's Judiciary Committee, a person who takes their own life after being convicted of a crime would automatically lose all rights to appeal.
Hernandez's murder conviction in the 2013 killing of Odin Lloyd was dismissed after Hernandez was found hanging in his cell last April. The legal principle holds that a defendant who dies before an appeal is heard should no longer be considered guilty in the eyes of the law.
Democratic Rep. Evandro Carvalho, of Boston, filed the legislation after meeting with Lloyd's mother, Ursula Ward, who was upset when the conviction was erased.
The bill, if passed, could not be applied retroactively to Hernandez.
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"The young Messiah"
"The Young Messiah" is a movie that focuses on the life of Jesus since the age of seven. It is based on the novel "The Messiah: The Jewish child".
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"I felt a huge responsibility to make a portrait of the life of Jesus, and faithful to the Bible".
It is directed by Cyrus Nowrasteh and shows a little Jesus Christ who tries to discover the truth of his life when he comes to Nazareth from Egypt.
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"I read the script and I realized the incredible weight his parents, Mary and Joseph, endured without telling his son."
To recreate the places where Jesus lived, he chose a location that is not the first time to be transformed into the Holy Land: the city of Matera, Italy.
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The Republican-led Senate has voted to block an Obama-era regulation that would prevent an estimated 75,000 people with mental disorders from being able to purchase a firearm.
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Creative Director at The Formary, Bernadette Casey is all about transforming waste through the use of clever design, which makes her doubly perfect as a new iD committee member in charge of driving forward the future of this fashion event.
Good planets being hard to find, she says, “iD is New Zealand’s Sustainable Fashion Event, celebrating emerging designers from all over the world whose creativity and craftsmanship is at the cutting edge of self-expression and whose work also takes into consideration environmental and social impacts.
"The week-long event uses a sustainable framework promoting ethical sourcing, providing event partners and suppliers with sustainable guidelines to minimise waste and reduce environmental impacts.
"Fashion does not have to mean consumption and iD Dunedin aims to lead by example.”
April 13 TaiMed Biologics Inc :
* Says it plans to issue 40,000 shares via private placement to Aaron Diamond AIDS Research Center, with provisional price of T$180 per share
* Says proceeds to be used to replenish working capital
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INDEPENDENCE, Ohio — Cavaliers point guard George Hill is questionable for Wednesday's crucial Game 5 against Indiana because of back spasms.
Hill has been dealing with back problems since the series opener when he was flattened by an illegal screen by Pacers forward Trevor Booker.
Cavs coach Tryonn Lue says Hill was limited to some shooting drills during Tuesday's practice and will start if he can play.
Jose Calderon started Game 4 at Indianapolis and scored five points in 19 minutes as the Cavs evened the series at 2-2. Cleveland is 24-9 when Calderon starts.
Adapted from the novel by Gillian Flynn, this looks set to be one of the summer's must-watch TV shows
From the author of Gone Girl, the producer of Get Out and the director of Big Little Lies, it’d be safe to say that new HBO thriller Sharp Objects should be pretty damn good.
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And judging by this eerie and haunting teaser trailer for the new HBO series that has just dropped, we could well be in for a televisual treat.
The upcoming US drama, based on the novel of the same name by Gillian Flynn, tells the story of what happens when a reporter returns to her hometown of Wind Gap to cover the gruesome murder of one girl and the disappearance of another.
The show was originally announced back in 2016, when it was reported there would be eight episodes in the limited-run series.
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Sharp Objects is due to air on HBO in July 2018
In a family full of facades, Esther Fleece, learned from a young age to keep secrets and fake her feelings. She shares how facing her past and ending the pretending is the key to freedom.
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WICHITA, Kan. (AP) - A Muslim aerospace engineer has sued the Spirit Boeing Employees Association for religious discrimination stemming from a party at a lake in Wichita, Kansas.
The American Civil Liberties Union filed a federal lawsuit Friday on behalf of Munir Zanial, a Malaysian national of Indian ancestry.
The association declined to comment.
Zanial rented the group's lake last year to host a party to celebrate Malaysian Independence Day. The lawsuit alleges the association reported him out of fear he used the lake to hold an Islamic State meeting.
It alleged an American flag that had been "desecrated ISIS symbols." But the flag was actually a Malaysian flag and the guests included people of Malaysian Indian ancestry, some wearing hijabs.
Spirit filed a complaint with the FBI, and the association terminated his rental benefits.
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AUTHOR Charles Dickens will be remembered next weekend with a service.
Members of the Dickens Fellowship will be commemorating his death on Sunday, June 10 at St Mary’s Church, in Fratton, Portsmouth.
Charles Dickens, who was born in Portsmouth, died June 9, 1870 and the service at 4pm will celebrate his achievements.
There will be an evensong service followed by readings from his novels, with the theme Dickens and Death.
The extracts will show the various ways in which some of Dickens’ characters died.
All are welcome to join the event at the church on St Mary’s Road.
For more information call Geoffrey Christopher from the Dickens Fellowship on (023) 9266 4205.
TONAWANDA, NY - Following shootings like the recent ones in Sante Fe, Texas, and Parkland, Florida, schools and other public places often see an increase in hoax threats.
Wednesday, FBI Buffalo Community Outreach Special Sharon Mentkoweski was at Kenton's Erie 1 BOCES program to give a presentation to students on hoax threats, and the severe consequences that come along with making them.
The 18 students from five districts around WNY are part of Erie 1 BOCES' criminal justice program.
More: After the tragedies, hoaxes rain down
Lackawanna Police investigate threat at Middle/High schools
Hoaxes drain the FBI and other police agencies of time and resources. And now the agency is trying to make the public more aware of the dangers of false threats through the campaign #ThinkBeforeYouPost.
And the FBI wants to remind everyone that posting a threat real or fake is a federal felony punishable by up to five years in prison.
For more information on hoax threats, you can visit the FBI's website.
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A member of a paleontologist team applies a liquid to protect a fossilized skeleton of extinct species of elephant, excavated at Dolni Disan, near Negotino, in central Macedonia, Tuesday, April 24, 2018. Paleontologists from Bulgaria and Macedonia are excavating the fossilized remains of a prehistoric elephant believed to pre-date the mammoth, after its bones were found accidentally by a man working in a field. Boris Grdanoski AP Photo
On election night, the stock market took a roller-coaster ride, with Dow futures plummeting almost 900 points after Donald Trump won Florida around midnight. The next morning, the country awoke to a rising Dow, which soared 257 points that day, nearing all-time highs and shocking investors and experts across the country.
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DOVER, Del. -- A task force in Dover aimed at ending homelessness in the city and surrounding area started work this week.
The Blue Ribbon Task Force to End Homelessness held a meeting Thursday night and formed its leadership and working groups.
Herb Konowitz with Dover Interfaith Mission for Housing is a member of the task force and said the group wants to try and look for ways to better serve the homeless population in the city and find stable housing.
"You can't really live in a tent for the rest of your life and a lot of these people are living in tents. Those are the types of people we're going to try to clamp down on and get back on their feet," he said.
There are an estimated 300 to 400 homeless adults in the Dover area, according to the task force, which followed a commission that studied the issue. Konowitz said one area that the task force is looking at is a number of vacant properties around the city that could be acquired and renovated to help house the homeless.
Liriano signed a minor-league deal with the Angels, Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register reports.
A former top prospect, Liriano will join a new organization after hitting .256/.323/.416 with 17 home runs and seven steals in 123 games with the White Sox's Triple-A affiliate last season. Liriano's power is intriguing, but his speed has tailed off in recent years, and he has largely struggled to hit enough to profile as a big-league piece. He will serve as organizational outfield depth and will get a chance to make the team this spring as the fourth outfielder.
Salem’s resident bad girl is back.
Longtime Days of Our Lives actress Alison Sweeney is returning as Sami Brady for two months of production on the soap opera, EW has confirmed.
“From my end, it takes a little bit of logistics with projects I’m working on,” she told Soap Opera Digest, which was first to report the news. “And unfortunately, this year’s been hard for me because of my knee injury, so I had to push some stuff back. So, I figured out a schedule, blocked out some time that I had available, and we figured it out!”
First appearing in the role in 1993, Sweeney was a regular on the soap for 21 years, stepping away in 2014. The Daytime Emmy Award-winner made a short return in 2015 for the show’s 50th anniversary.
Sweeney has more recently appeared in Hallmark’s Murder, She Baked TV movies and served an 8-year stint as the host of NBC’s The Biggest Loser.
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Human Rights Lawyer Norman Tjombe is demanding that the Council stop the demolition of houses immediately.
Acting on instructions of two affected residents, Tjombe says the action of the Town Council is unlawful and reminiscent of the treatment of black people in the years prior to independence.
HIGASHISHIRAKAWA, Japan — A U.S. Marine who served in the Pacific during World War II is in a remote village in Japan to return a flag he took from the body of a fallen Japanese soldier 73 years ago.
Marvin Strombo knew the calligraphy-covered flag was more than a keepsake of the war. It was a treasure that would fill a void for the dead man's family, but Strombo didn't know how deep that void was.
The flag he is to hand over to Sadao Yasue's siblings Tuesday will be the first trace of their brother. The Japanese authorities only gave them a wooden box containing a few rocks, a substitution for the remains that have never been returned.
NEW YORK, April 28 The U.S. bond market's gauges on inflation expectations added to their earlier rise on Friday as solid increases in prices and employment costs in the first quarter offset the weakest quarterly economic growth in three years.
The 10-year inflation breakeven rate, or the yield difference between 10-year Treasury Inflation Protected Securities and regular 10-year Treasury notes, was last at 1.94 percent, up nearly 2 basis points from late on Thursday, Tradeweb and Reuters data showed. . (Reporting by Richard Leong Editing by W Simon)
Immigration Agents Raid 77 Calif. Workplaces In 3 Days
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 8:57 PM EST) -- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents conducted workplace raids in 77 northern California businesses this week as part of the agency’s crackdown on employment of undocumented immigrants, according to ICE officials on Friday.
James Schwab, a spokesman for ICE’s San Francisco office, told Law360 on Friday that no arrests were made during the operation and did not specify the businesses that were targeted, but said they are in San Francisco, Sacramento and San Jose. ICE’s Homeland Security Investigations special agents conducted the raids Monday through Wednesday,...
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Before the call for supplies and volunteers went out, both had already started arriving to help those who had lost their homes in the Grenfell Tower block blaze.
While people are being offered shelter at Westway Sport and Fitness Centre, others have been offering their own homes to those affected via social media.
One man who volunteered to help explained that while he would "go home" to his family on Wednesday night, "these people can't, so we're giving them one less thing to worry about".
A couple whose home was affected by the fire were touched by the help they had received from total strangers and the way in which "everyone pulled together".
“It was not just an attack against a Republican member of Congress or the Republican leadership, it was against all of us today,” Rep. Joe Crowley (D-NY) tells Greta Van Susteren.
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RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Do you know a fantastic father who is facing a financial hardship? The Relationship Foundation of Virginia is planning to reward 25 fathers with $100 gift cards to have lunch at the Jefferson Hotel for Christmas.
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MIDDLEFIELD, Ohio - Police in Middlefield are warning residents about a thief who is stealing Christmas decorations.
A home security system caught one of the suspects on video and police are hoping it leads to a quick arrest of the Grinches.
Fox 8's Jack Shea has the details in the video box, above.
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TOKYO, April 20 Japan Post Holdings Co said on Thursday it is considering whether it needs to book an impairment loss related to its Australian unit Toll Holdings, which it acquired in 2015 for 620 billion yen ($5.7 billion).
The Nikkei Business magazine reported earlier that Japan Post was considering booking a massive impairment loss because the acquisition has not created synergies effect and Toll's earnings have been hurt by an economic slowdown. (Reporting by Chris Gallagher; Editing by Gopakumar Warrier)
The Moon has been through some rough times.
Just a few hundred million years after its formation, it experienced what astronomers like to call the period of Late Heavy Bombardment. During this time — lasting from about 4.1 to 3.8 billion years ago — the Moon (and indeed, the entire inner solar system) endured endless artillery strikes from interplanetary debris. On the Moon, this triggered a series of volcanic eruptions that left its surface a hellish landscape filled with lava flows that stretched on for hundreds of miles.
In a recent study published in Earth and Planetary Science Letters, a pair of researchers showed that between 3 and 4 billion years ago, when the primordial Moon underwent this extremely violent period of volcanic activity, it spewed out enough gas to produce a relatively thick atmosphere that persisted for about 70 million years.
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SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) - A Massachusetts police department is investigating a Facebook comment purportedly made by an officer "mocking" the violence in Charlottesville, Virginia, that killed one person and injured at least 19 others.
Springfield Police Commissioner John Barbieri says he received a complaint about the comment Sunday and opened an internal investigation.
Democratic Mayor Domenic Sarno later released a statement saying "There is no place for this in our society, let alone from a Springfield Police Officer."
Officials say the matter will be taken before a police review board if the investigation finds the officer did make the comment.
James Alex Fields Jr. is accused of driving through a crowd of people protesting a white supremacist rally in Charlottesville on Saturday, killing a 32-year-old woman.
With school now underway, Lawrence County officials are working to make sure that bus routes in the county are safe.
Lawrence County Judge John Thomison said Monday that he will be talking with school superintendents this week about the routes. Thomison, who worked as a school bus driver before becoming county judge, said roads must be ready for school buses to drive on.
The county's road department will be working this week on road conditions as well as making sure that tree limbs are not hanging too low on bus routes. Thomison said the work is something the county does each year and that maintaining bus routes is a key priority for the county.
He said he is also thankful that schools and county officials can work together.
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RIYADH (Reuters) - Saudi King Salman said there was consensus with Russia's leadership on broadening the scope of relations between the two countries following a meeting with President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, the Saudi state press agency reported on Friday.
"We note with complete full satisfaction the matching opinions we sensed from the Russian leadership towards working to move the level of relations to a broader perspective," the king told business officials in Moscow on Thursday evening.
Putin hosted King Salman for talks at the Kremlin earlier in the day, cementing a relationship that is pivotal for world oil prices and could decide the outcome of the conflict in Syria.
(Reporting by Stephen Kalin; Editing by Peter Cooney)
Goodyear will pay $1.75 million to settle workplace health and safety violations at its Danville, Va., tire plant where four workers died on the job over the course of a year, officials announced Friday. Goodyear, the United Steelworkers and the state Department of Labor and Industry reached a settlement agreement calling for the penalty and laying out a process to fix workplace hazards, the department said in a statement.
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Four new flight destinations have been added to Kutaisi International airport from Hungarian budget airline company Wizz Air. Georgian citizens will be able to travel to four more European cities directly at low cost. Paris, Barcelona, Prague and Rome, are the destinations added to the list.
According to a statement issued by Wizz Air, a new aircraft A320 will be joining Georgia’s base too.
Wizz Air is operating in Georgia with 12 low-cost flights to nine different countries of Europe. The airline company’s base in Georgia is at Kutaisi International Airport.
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The Princeton Tigers will have a new head coach, on the sideline, this season. Former Central defensive coordinator, Jared Maners, takes over for the departed, Waylon Schenk. Maners is hoping to carry forward the success that Schenk had the last 5 years at Princeton. One key weapon at his disposal, will be senior quarterback, Maleek Hardiman. Hardiman accounted for over 18-hundred total yards. One big *loss* is the graduation of tailback, Joe Bichler, but Devontae Hardiman is penciled in, as the main guy, to tote the rock. In all, only 6 starters return for Princeton, who will be going for its third-straight winning season, and 4th, in the last 5 years. The Tigers kick off their season, with a new opening week foe, as they host Evansville North, this Friday.
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Grant Dooley, CEO Of ARA Infrastructure, says that even though it is an Asia-focused fund, the longer term goal is to go global.
Hendricks left Saturday's game against the Stars with an upper-body injury and did not return.
The Jets' next game is Tuesday, which gives Hendricks a couple days to get healthy. From a fantasy perspective, this doesn't mean much. The 36-year-old only has 12 points in 45 games. However, with both Mark Scheifele and Adam Lowry banged up, if Hendricks can't play Winnipeg may need to dip down into the AHL for a replacement.
April 3 United Therapeutics Corp:
* United Therapeutics-regulatory delays will result in postponement of planned U.S. launch of remosynch implantable system for remodulin until 2018
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HOUSTON -- Do you think the events in Charlottesville, Virginia is a representation of race relations throughout the country? Grego shares his thoughts on this matter.
PUTNAM COUNTY, Fla. - A 75-year-old East Palatka man was seriously injured in a crash Friday afternoon in Putnam County, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
The crash happened just after 4 p.m. on State Road 207 at Gladys Avenue in East Palatka.
According to the Highway Patrol, the driver of a bus traveling north on S.R. 207 slowed down to turn right onto Gladys Avenue when a GMC Sierra pickup truck struck the rear of the bus.
The 75-year-old man driving the Sierra was taken to Orange Park Medical Center with serious injuries, troopers said.
The 32-year-old man driving the bus was reportedly unhurt.
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A structural analysis of the Scottsburg Bridge found that one of the bridge's main steel supports was damaged, making the bridge unstable and unable to hold the weight of any traffic. The bridge was damaged by a semitrailer that crashed into it Wednesday afternoon, forcing the state to shut down Highway 38 through the weekend.
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STRATFORD District Council is to temporarily close Bridgefoot Multi storey Car Park tomorrow, Thursday 15th June for a week, re-opening on the 23rd June – this includes this weekend.
The closure is for essential enabling works to the car park, which will allow the new Automatic Number Plate Recognition system to be made operational.
Season ticket holders are being displaced to other car parks, having been issued a temporary permit to display.
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Baku. 12 May. REPORT.AZ/ At least ten participants in the wedding procession were killed, 13 more were injured in a collision between a tempo and a tanker in the western Indian state of Maharashtra on Saturday.
Report informs, IANS agency said with reference to the local authorities. The accident occurred near Jamb village close to Mukhed on Latur-Mukhed Road in Marathawada region of Maharashtra.
"The impact of the collision between the tempo carrying guests from a marriage function and the tanker was such that people, mostly women, died on the spot," a police official said.
The injured have been admitted to a local hospital where the condition of four are said to be serious, he added.
Preliminary probe suggested that both the vehicles were travelling at high speed.
"Anyway an investigation has been ordered into the incident and a manhunt is on to track down the tanker driver who is absconding," the official added.
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HONOLULU (AP) — The Coast Guard is suspending its search for a small plane that went missing off Hawaii with three people on board.
The Coast Guard said Sunday it found no trace of the Cessna during its search covering nearly 1,500 square miles.
The search began Friday evening when the Coast Guard received a call that the Cessna disappeared from radar while en route to Molokai from Honolulu. Bad weather hampered the initial search.
On board were pilot Michael Childers and passengers John Mizuno and Whitney Thomas. The Honolulu Star-Advertiser reports (http://bit.ly/2ivIVwK ) all three were in their 20s.
The Federal Aviation Administration said the plane’s last known position was about 35 miles east-southeast of Kaneohe.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The man charged in the stabbing deaths of two commuters on a Portland light-rail train told a psychologist he was on “autopilot” during the attack.
A psychological evaluation unsealed Friday quotes Jeremy Christian as saying he wasn’t aware of his actions May 26 until he heard other passengers yelling that he was killing people. A third person was injured.
The evaluation was submitted by his defense team to the court last month as part of bail proceedings.
Christian has pleaded not guilty and remains in custody.
Detective Michele Michaels has testified that Christian inflicted 11 stab wounds in 11 seconds after passengers confronted him about anti-Muslim comments directed at two teenage girls.
The report quotes Christian as saying he was barely aware of the girls.
NDSU FB: Klieman not Concerned with Short Week
The Bison compete in the FCS Semifinal on Friday night
FARGO, N.D. — For the seventh year in a row, North Dakota State is in the FCS Semifinals.
The Bison routed 7-seed Wofford 42-10 on Saturday, earning them a date with Sam Houston State this Friday.
The short week means both teams have to hasten their preparation, but head coach Chris Klieman is not concerned.
“We’ve been fortunate defensively,” Klieman said. “We haven’t played that many plays the last weeks, and on offense we’ve been able to get guys out in the fourth quarter of both the first two games that we’ve played. So, I don’t think it’s going to be a factor for our gameplan or our guys being ready to play.”
Kick off on Friday night is at 7:00. The game will be televised on ESPN2.
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – A search warrant execution at a residence in the 300 block of Carlton Place early Friday morning led to two arrests.
The search warrant execution was conducted by the Buffalo SWAT team and Buffalo narcotics detectives.
The warrant execution was part of an ongoing investigation into narcotics activity.
Police recovered two rifles, two stun guns, marijuana, and cocaine residue.
Six pitbulls were also seized and taken to Buffalo Animal Shelter. There is no word on the condition of the dogs.
The names and charges of those arrested will be released later.
LONDON, Oct 6 (Reuters) - U.S. cement maker Summit Materials has made a $3.8 billion offer for rival Ash Grove Cement , a source familiar with the matter told Reuters, hoping to trump an earlier takeover bid from Irish building materials firm CRH Plc.
Ash Grove said earlier on Friday that it had received a new bid from an unnamed party which valued the business at $3.7-$3.8 billion.
The source said Summit Materials' bid was submitted on Thursday and is currently being considered by Ash Grove's board.
It could be the start of a bidding war with CRH, which last month agreed to buy Ash Grove for a total consideration of $3.5 billion. (Reporting By Pamela Barbaglia; Editing by Rachel Armstrong)
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After taking part in shooting drills at Tuesday's practice, Cleveland Cavaliers guard George Hill remains questionable for the team's Game 5 against the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night.
The best-of-seven series is tied 2-2 as it shifts back to Cleveland.
Hill missed Game 4 because of back spasms triggered by an injury he aggravated late in the Cavs' 92-90 Game 3 loss. The 31-year-old had 13 points in 23 minutes in Friday's defeat.
Jose Calderon started in Hill's place in Game 4 on Sunday, scoring five points in 19 minutes. Cleveland won the game 104-100 to even the series.
If Hill does play Wednesday, he will start instead of coming off the bench, coach Tyronn Lue told reporters.
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SPOKANE, Wash. — The reward for information regarding the killing of two wolves in northeastern Washington state has grown to $20,000.
The Center for Biological Diversity and Cascadia Wildlands on Monday said they had doubled a previously announced reward by Conservation Northwest for information leading to conviction in the killing of the wolves.
Over the weekend, officials for the state Department of Fish and Wildlife announced that two wolves that were being monitored had been found shot to death.
The animals were members of the Smackout and Dirty Shirt packs.
Wolves are a protected species across the state of Washington. Poachers can face fines and jail time.
Wolves were wiped out in Washington early in the 1900s, but started returning to the state earlier this century.
Cabot Oil & Gas Co. was the recipient of a significant increase in short interest in March.
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(WAND) - American flags across the country are ordered to fly at half-staff on Memorial Day in honor of the fallen.
Flags should be half-staff from sunrise to noon on Monday, May 28.
Governor Bruce Rauner ordered all persons or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act to fly their flags at half-staff.
AREA C FLOODING & PARK RILL CREEK WATERSHED PUBLIC INFORMATION EVENT
The Regional District, Emergency Operations Centre, along with representatives from the Province and other organizations, will be hosting an informational meeting regarding the flooding and Park Rill Creek watershed on Wednesday, April 25th at 6:30pm at the Oliver Community Centre.
This event is open to the public and media:
Flooding & Park Rill Creek Watershed Public Information Meeting
Date: Wednesday, April 25th, 2018
Time: 6:30PM
Location: Oliver Community Centre
6359 Park Drive, Oliver
Residents can expect to receive updates on the flooding, information on the protection plan for Park Rill Creek watershed, information on the different support agencies such as Emergency Social Services (ESS), and Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) as well as information from other agencies.
“The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: What you Need to Know” will be the focus of a complimentary breakfast scheduled for Feb. 26 at Lakeland Community College’s Holden University Center, 4242 Route 306 in Kirtland.
The program, sponsored by the Lake County Ohio Port and Economic Development Authority, takes place from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Signed into law on Dec. 22, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act marks one of the most significant changes to the tax code since 1986, the authority stated in a news release. The new tax law is roughly 500 pages long and will impact nearly every business and individual in the United States, the release noted.
Featured speaker at the breakfast is Certified Public Accountant Mike Kolk, a partner at Cohen & Company, who will discuss what tax reform has in store for private companies and their owners.
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Deadline to register for the event is Feb. 22 and RSVPs are required by contacting Faith Andrews at fandrews@lcport.org or 440-357-2290, extension 235.
Matt Wright receives a call for help from a crew that is camping alongside the river at a large cattle ranch.
Five people have been rescued from one of the islands in the Saluda River, according to the Columbia Fire Department.
The people were not in distress but just stuck on one of the islands near the Riverbanks Zoo. There were also no injuries.
The rescue occurred where CFD crews will hold swift water training on Friday.
This is a developing story; check back for more updates.
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A man and woman feared to have been exposed to an unknown substance has prompted police to declare a major incident.
The pair were found unconscious in what is thought to be a drugs-related incident at a house in Muggleton Road, Amesbury.
Local residents expressed their concern over the similarities of the incident to the poisoning of ex-Russian spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia in Salisbury, which is about 10 miles away, in March.
WAIT, I’M ASSURED BY ALL THE BEST PEOPLE THAT NO ONE LIKES HIM AT ALL: Rasmussen: Trump’s Approval/Disapproval at 50/50.
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ODM nominations in Nakuru, Kajiado and Taita Taveta counties kicked-off amid claims of a low turn out and delays at some polling stations.
In Nakuru East and West constituencies, polling was delayed until after 9 AM before the exercise could kick off due to delays in delivery of ballot materials a similar situation was also witnessed in Taita Taveta county after hired goons stormed one of the voting centres and destroyed materials before the exercise could begin.
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Several vehicles were involved in a crash Wednesday May 30, 2018 on the 15 Freeway in the Cajon Pass.
At least 17 people were injured in a multi-vehicle crash Wednesday in the Cajon Pass northeast of Los Angeles.
Two victims required immediate medical help, 15 others were considered to have minor injuries, according to the San Bernardino County Fire Department.
The crash involving about 20 vehicles was on the southbound 15 Freeway during a day of drizzle and heavy fog in the pass between Southern California's San Bernardino and San Gabriel mountains. The freeway was closed at Ranchero Road in the Hesperia area.
Ten fire engines and 14 ambulances responded to the crash. It was not immediately clear when the road will reopen.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — An effort to legalize marijuana for both recreational and medical use could soon be back on the ballot again.
A group announced Monday morning that they are backing the “Free Market Adult Consumption of Marijuana” ballot issue for November 2018.
Voters rejected a similar effort in November 2015 with Issue 3 failing by a 2 to 1 margin. Lawmakers later legalized marijuana for medical use.
The Ohio Statehouse Newsroom posted a video of the announcement on its Facebook page.
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Serena Khavita Narinesingh, 28, is charged with trying to smuggle more than seven kilograms of heroin into Canada through the airport in Dorval. MONTREAL - Serena Narinesingh's opinion of her boyfriend appeared to change significantly while she was questioned over how seven kilograms of heroin were discovered inside her suitcases at Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport.
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A WOMAN whose parents used a blue ribbon to tell her apart from her identical twin as a baby has celebrated her 101st birthday.
Doris Pert marked the milestone with a party at Lashbrook House care home in Shiplake and was visited by Henley Mayor Kellie Hinton and the Mayor’s escort Councillor David Eggleton.
Mrs Pert grew up in West Drayton with her twin Vi, who used to wear a pink ribbon in her hair, and spent much of her working life at the Nestlé factory packing chocolates during the Second World War. She married Arthur, a sergeant in the Middlesex regiment based in Hounslow, in the Forties and they had two children.
Mrs Pert moved to Lashbrook House in June last year. She celebrated her birthday with a cake and a gift of a pink cyclamen.
Louise Light, leisure and lifestyle manager at the home, said: “Her remaining family are really happy to know she is being well cared for in her twilight years.”
If all goes as planned, Navigant Credit Union will finish 2017 with a total of 18 branches in Rhode Island, including three new ones in areas of the state in which it does not currently have a presence.
The $1.8 billion CU, which is headquartered in Smithfield, R.I., was chartered in 1915, making it Rhode Island's oldest credit union. Tim Draper, vice president of marketing, told Credit Union Journal Navigant’s expansion plan recognizes the CU is strong in the northern portion of the state, and it wants to take advantage of population growth in the south.
The actress happily stripped off for a number of early, flesh-baring roles, which saw her incredible figure take centre-stage.
In un-earthed snaps, the 81-year-old looks unrecognisable in movies A Pair of Briefs and Carry On Cleo, in which she played the title role.
The former, which was first released back in 1961 when Amanda was in her 20s, sees her pose in little more than a feather boa.
With a shocked expression on her face, the soap star's toned tum and endless legs are impossible to miss while her short dark tresses are styled into a voluminous 'do.
Arkansas State Police have identified the robbery suspect fatally shot by a West Memphis officer Saturday.
Police say Olugbalah Ridley, 33, of Indianapolis, “brandished a gun” at them before being shot by an officer that morning. Ridley died at the scene.
The robbery took place at Americas Best Value Inn at 2411 E. Service Road, while the shooting took place in a parking lot nearby, police said.
Ridley was a suspect in a December 16, 2016 armed robbery in Indianapolis, according to a news release from the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department. Police said Ridley stole $15,000 in cash from a person making a business department at a bank.
Authorities have not yet released the identity of the officer who shot Ridley.
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William Dunlop believes he has the "tools for the job" to compete for the major honours during the 2018 international road racing season.
Dunlop will ride Yamaha machinery for the Temple Golf Club-backed team run by businessman Tim Martin.
Charlotte Mayor Jennifer Roberts discusses HB2
Charlotte Mayor Jennifer Roberts steps down next week after two turbulent years in the job. She sat down to talk about her handling of the Keith Scott protests, HB2 and other issues.
Benjamin Britten was so moved by the emotion in Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 4 that he was inspired to write his only piano concerto. We'll enjoy it tonight.
Liverpool vs Roma: Crowds gather outside Anfield for the Champions League clash
Liverpool play host to the Serie A giants in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final at Anfield.
But it seems scenes on the streets of Merseyside have soured with reports of Liverpool fans being attacked by the visitors.
Journalist Jonathan Northcroft tweeted: “Roma fans have just attacked Liverpool supporters with belts, outside the Albert. About 20. One guy down getting treatment.
“The Roma group came out of Venmore St, and attack was sudden.
"Picked an older Liverpool fan and atracked him. A lot of police around but they were slow on the scene. Poor guy is still down. Horrible stuff.
A BOY is in a critical condition following a serious crash in Logan this afternoon.
About 4:30pm, a sedan driving along Magnesium Drive in Crestmead crashed into a parked truck.
The 14-year-old passenger was rushed to Lady Cilento Children’s Hospital in a serious condition.
A 19-year-old male driver was also taken to hospital with minor injuries.
The Forensic Crash Unit are investigating.
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Michael Moore called for President Donald Trump to be arrested and impeached following the resignation of National Security Advisor Michael Flynn.
The 62-year-old filmmaker ranted on Twitter Monday night that Trump should resign because he reportedly knew about the phone call between Flynn and the Russian ambassador. On Monday, Trump accepted Flynn’s resignation. In his resignation, heapologized for misleading the president and Vice President Mike Pence about the call in which he allegedly discussed sanctions levied against Moscow.
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March 28 FIRSTFARMS A/S
* IN 2017, FIRSTFARMS EXPECTS AN EBIT-RESULT IN LEVEL OF DKK 18-22 MILLION
* EARNINGS IN 2017 ARE EXPECTED TO BE STABLE FOR MILK- AND PIG PRODUCTION IN EU
* 2017 CROP PRICES ARE EXPECTED TO BE ON PAR WITH REALISED PRICES IN 2016, AND A MILK PRICE OF DKK 2.50 IS EXPECTED
* IN 2017, COMPANY WILL WORK ON DEVELOPMENT OF PLATFORM FOR PIG PRODUCTION AND STABILISE OPERATION IN MILK PRODUCTION.
* FY NET TURNOVER DKK 130.3 MILLION VERSUS DKK 111.8 MILLION YEAR AGO
* 2016 EBIT-RESULT IS IMPROVED BY DKK 12 MILLION COMPARED TO 2015
* FY EBIT LOSS DKK 2.8 MILLION VERSUS LOSS DKK 14.7 MILLION YEAR AGO Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Sphere 3D Corp
* Sphere 3D reports second quarter fiscal year 2017 financial results
* Q2 loss per share $1.81
* Q2 revenue $19.4 million versus $19.6 million
* Sphere 3D Corp - qtrly adjusted net loss per share $0.64 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Hindley Street fight death: Manslaughter accused faces court, where identity suppressed
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A young man has appeared in court charged with manslaughter after a fatal weekend fight in Hindley Street in the Adelaide CBD, with his lawyer telling the hearing the death was not the result of a one-punch attack.
The 22-year-old man was allegedly involved in fighting between rival groups of men in the early hours of Sunday.
Another 22-year-old man, from Glandore in the south-west suburbs, was treated by paramedics at the scene but could not be revived.
The accused man faced a brief hearing in Adelaide Magistrates Court where the prosecution gained a suppression of his identity due to the ongoing police investigation of the fight.
The man was remanded in custody and is due to face court again in a week, where an application for home detention bail is expected to be considered.
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Concern is growing for a couple and their dog who have gone missing while out walking in the Cairngorms.
The man and woman, aged 60 and 57, set off at around 10am on New Year's Day but have not been seen since.
They were reported missing after they failed to return several hours later, but overnight searches failed to find them as snow and freezing temperatures hit the national park.
Police Scotland said they had been staying in the Glenmore area and set off at around 10am on New Year's Day with their black collie dog.
The man is believed to be wearing a red jacket and the woman has a turquoise coat, and both were carrying rucksacks.
It's been nearly two years since we last heard new material from Philly post punk rockers The Stammer . Their debut album Days In Between came out July 2015, and it's clear they've been working on something fresh during the days in between now and then.
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FILE - In this Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017, file photo, white nationalist demonstrators walk into the entrance of Lee Park surrounded by counter demonstrators in Charlottesville, Va. People are using social media to identify and shame white nationalists who attended this past weekend’s gathering in Charlottesville. At least one person has reportedly been fired as a result, showing that the power of angry online mobs can go both ways. Steve Helber, File AP Photo
Mia Aubriana Dera, a 6 lb., 7 oz. girl, was born Tuesday, April 3, at Yavapai Regional Medical Center to Maria and Dario Dera of Prescott Valley.
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NORMAL, Ill. (AP) — Milik Yarbrough, Phil Fayne and Matt Hein scored 13 points apiece and Illinois State held on to beat Evansville 75-71 on Saturday.
The Redbirds (13-11, 7-5 Missouri Valley Conference) led by one at the break but Evansville went ahead 43-41 on a Ryan Taylor 3 early in the second half. Illinois State answered with an 11-2 run capped by a Fayne dunk to reclaim the lead, 52-45, with 10:38 to play. The Purple Aces (15-10, 5-7) cut it to 59-56 with 6:11 left but a Madison Williams 3-pointer and a 3-point play by Fayne in the final three minutes helped keep the Redbirds on top.
Fayne led Illinois State with 10 rebounds and Yarbrough had seven rebounds and five assists.
Taylor carried the Purple Aces, scoring 32 points with six rebounds. Dainius Chatkevicius led with 14 rebounds in addition to his eight points. The Evansville loss snaps a three-game win streak.
Bob Romanik, a local radio host, says he’s running for state Senate District 57, as a Republican. BND File photo
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) – Officials say seven bears have died in Alaska this year in defense of life and property shootings.
KTVA-TV reported (http://bit.ly/2szBlZG ) Tuesday two bears were fatally shot overnight in separate incidents.
Alaska Department of Fish and Game Spokesperson Ken Marsh says there were reportedly three black bears on the owner’s property in one incident, but Marsh says he didn’t know the circumstances of the shooting which killed one.
Marsh says the second shooting involved a brown bear attacking a chicken coop.
Marsh says a property owner can’t shoot a bear simply because it is on their property. To qualify as a defense of life and property shooting, the bear has to be showing aggression, putting the resident in fear for their life, or has to be destroying property, like attacking livestock.
With the loss of high school junior Avery Shannon in an off-roading incident this weekend, the Jenks community is left dealing with yet another heartbreaking tragedy.
A dad interviewed his daughter on the first day of school from 1st through 12th grade!
Here’s a very sweet video of a dad who interviewed his daughter every year on the first day of school. It starts with first grade and goes through 12th grade.
SALENA ZITO: The art of getting to know Trump.
Obama’s books defined his public image in a large part because the political class gushed and plowed their way through his words for insights into the candidate; who was he? Was there evidence in his words that pointed to the central promise of his campaign? Could he of all people reconcile a divided country?
It literally was the most vetted book in American politics.
Donald Trump’s “The Art of the Deal”? Not so much. Which is a shame because any reporter who read the book before embarking on covering this presidential candidate, eventual nominee and now president-elect would have a much deeper understanding of who he is, how he operates and how he’ll behave going forward.
Written nearly 30 years ago (along with Tony Schwartz) it is just as revealing as Obama’s was, in terms of insights into the way this man thinks, his experiences and how he approaches business.
It serves as a blue-print for how he ran his campaign.
ZURICH, April 23 LafargeHolcim is close to announcing that its chief executive Eric Olsen is to step down following an internal investigation into activities at a former Lafarge cement plant in Syria, the Financial Times reported on Sunday, citing sources close to the company.
LafargeHolcim declined to comment on the FT report.
The cement maker in March said one of its cement plants probably paid protection money to armed groups in Syria to keep the factory running in the country.
The disclosure followed an internal investigation and highlighted the dilemmas companies face when working in conflict zones.
The sources said Olsen's departure terms were still under discussion on Sunday. (Reporting by Brenna Hughes Neghaiwi. Editing by Jane Merriman)
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PHILADELPHIA (AP)  Philadelphia city workers have cleared out two homeless encampments populated mostly by men and women addicted to heroin.
Police on Wednesday read eviction notices to residents, who packed up their belongings, stuffing some in shopping carts. Sanitation workers then threw mattresses, tents, tables and other debris into garbage trucks and power washed the areas.
The action marked the end of a monthlong effort by the city to get help for those in the encampments and make the Kensington neighborhood safer.
City officials say more than 120 people from the encampments have accepted services, and nearly four dozen entered treatment.
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NEW DELHI: Taking strong exception to a few umpiring howlers in the ongoing IPL, the league's chairman Rajiv Shukla is learnt to have told match referees to speak to umpires about staying more vigilant during matches.
"These things do happen sometimes but still the IPL chairman has spoken to match referees and asked them to speak to the umpires," a source close to Shukla said on the sidelines of the match between Kings XI Punjab and Delhi Daredevils here last night.
The match between Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad saw a seven-ball over two weeks ago.
There was a clear no-ball bowled during the game between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Chennai Super Kings on Sunday, but it escaped the umpire's attention.
To minimise errors, the umpires have apparently been advised to take the help of technology, if needed.
Another official involved with the Indian Premier League said nobody is "infallible".
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – It was standing room only for the opening of Springfield’s first citywide senior center, and to salute the man in whose honor it was built.
Many hundreds attended the grand opening of the Raymond Jordan Senior Center at Blunt Park Friday.
Jordan was with his wife.
Congressman Richard Neal said the $12.8 million senior center is the finest in New England. Jordan shared his delight with 22News.
“Euphoria, I’m elated, I can’t believe it is here, it’s Groundhog Day, we named the senior center after Raymond Jordan, this is our day,” said Jordan.
Jordan told 22News that he intends to be a frequent visitor to the senior center that now bears his name.
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No. 1-ranked Bay City Western and No. 14 Essexville Garber were planning to get 14 innings worth of action as a tournament tuneup Wednesday.
They made no plans for it to all come in one game.
The Bay County rivals used their full allotment of fun in the opener of what was planned to be two seven-inning games, with Western emerging with a 4-3 win in a 14-inning marathon.
Seth Gower finally ended the epic clash, ripping a walkoff single in the bottom of the 14th. Gower was the lone Western batter to collect two hits in the game as the Warriors jumped out to a 3-0 lead then went scoreless for 10 straight innings.
Garber (28-9) made things interesting, scratching out single runs in the fourth and fifth, then tying the game at 3-3 with an RBI double from Wakeman Edelbrock in the seventh. Garber got two hits from Edelbrock, Charlie Newton and Parker Jatczak in the clash.
TORONTO, July 3, 2018 /CNW/ - David I. McKay, President & Chief Executive Officer, Royal Bank of Canada (RY), joined Loui Anastasopoulos, President, Capital Formation & TSX Trust, TMX Group, to open the market to celebrate 100 years listed on Toronto Stock Exchange. Royal Bank of Canada is a global financial institution employing over 80,000 employees. As Canada's biggest bank, and one of the largest in the world based on market capitalization, RBC has a diversified business model with a focus on innovation and providing exceptional experiences to 16 million clients in Canada, the U.S. and 35 other countries. Royal Bank of Canada commenced trading on Toronto Stock Exchange on July 2, 1918.
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The Susanville City Council appointed a successor for veteran councilmember Rod DeBoer at a special meeting held at 10 a.m. Monday, April 17.
The council unanimously selected Mendy Schuster from a slate of six candidates who applied to fill the remainder of DeBoer’s term — also including Kurt Bonham, Lino Callegari, Wayne Jambois, Mary Loflin and Brian Moore.
Schuster will take the oath of office at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 19 and be introduced to the public at 7 p.m. after closed session.
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From: H Marjorie Gill, Clarence Drive, Menston.
MANY of your correspondents tell us that business must pay their employees the Living Wage. They don’t expect the employees to be more productive to earn this Living Wage (presumably more than they earn at present). Also they are quite unaware that the firms might have to increase the prices of the goods being made, making the prices uncompetitive.
Others inform us that teachers should have more pay and hospital workers also. Well even I can see where savings could be made in the NHS – make sure every department head keeps stock of the items in the ward and reward them for doing so.
No doubt the teachers will be having words with the Education Minister to tell where they think savings could be made. Sadly we all have our own idea about how our children could be best educated, but all agree that keeping good teachers happy is vital. How to pay teachers more money without depriving other needy parts of the government’s expenditure plans is not easy to see.
Eleven factory workers were rushed to a Beacon Bay hospital after they were injured in a blast on Thursday night at a factory manufacturing car parts in the East London Industrial Development Zone (IDZ).
East London police spokeswoman Warrant Officer Hazel Mqala confirmed that the eight men and three women sustained injuries after a chemical reaction. Mqala said the factory was closed and firefighters were summoned to extinguish the blaze.
Telfex Automative factory is one of the largest suppliers of car parts to major companies. Mqala said: "An inquiry has been opened to investigate the cause of the fire. No foul play is suspected at the moment."
IDZ spokeswoman Ayanda Ramncwana confirmed the accident. "This serves to confirm that there was an incident within one of our enterprises in the zone. At this point we have not yet ascertained the cause or the extent of the damage."
Ramncwana said a full statement about the incident would be released on Friday.
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* Aerie Pharmaceuticals reports first quarter 2017 financial results and provides business update
* Q1 adjusted loss per share $0.62
* Q1 earnings per share view $-0.67 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Most Americans think refusing to stand for the national anthem is disrespectful to the country, the military and the American flag. But most also disapprove of President Donald Trump's calling for the firing of NFL players who refuse to stand.
According to a poll by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, 52 percent of Americans disapprove of the protests, while 31 percent approve. On the other hand, 55 percent disapprove and 31 percent approve of Trump calling for NFL team owners to fire players who refuse to stand.
Quarterback Colin Kaepernick began the protest last season when he was with the San Francisco 49ers, aiming to bring attention to the killings of black men by police. Last month, hundreds of NFL players joined the protests.
The Supreme Court of Canada last week acquitted an Ontario man convicted of trafficking handguns. And as distasteful as that ruling may sound, it was the right decision.
That’s because it upholds every citizens’ Charter rights against unreasonable search and seizure by recognizing that text messages, “in some cases,” deserve privacy protections.
In fact, the decision essentially means police must obtain a warrant to check for text messages in the same way they now must get one to listen to phone conversations.
It updates the law on Charter protections to take into account one of the most common forms of day-to-day communication.
As Justice Malcolm Rowe put it, the decision recognizes that “the broad and general right to be secure from unreasonable search and seizure… is meant to keep pace with technological development.”
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We got the "Bodak Yellow" rapper Tuesday as she was heading into LAX, where we asked if she had any thoughts on the big news of the day ... namely, Meek getting sprung.
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LONDON -- Budget airline Ryanair is calling on British airports to curb alcohol sales following sharp increases in the number of incidents involving disruptive passengers.
The carrier issued a statement Monday calling for a ban on alcohol sales before 10 a.m. and for limiting the number of drinks in bars and restaurants to a maximum of two.
The airline cited Civil Aviation Authority statistics showing a 600 per cent increase in disruptive incidents between 2012-2016 and said most involved alcohol.
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" Wesley Bryan rallied to win his home-state RBC Heritage for his first PGA Tour title, closing with a 4-under 67 on Sunday for a one-stroke victory over Luke Donald. Bryan, a South Carolina native who played college golf for the Gamecocks, was four shots behind entering the day and moved into contention with four consecutive birdies on the front nine.
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BEREA, Ohio -- Joe Thomas called it a career last week. Monday afternoon, Thomas held his retirement press conference at the Browns practice facility. Thomas gave a speech that included jokes about former teammates, coaches and front offices and paid tribute to the people who helped him most throughout his career.
Following the press conference, Mary Kay Cabot, Hayden Grove and Dan Labbe took to Facebook Live to answer reader questions and talk about Thomas' career. We talked about our favorite memories, whether the Browns will miss him more on or off the field and more.
GALVESTON (AP) – A 35-year-old Galveston County man has been sentenced to 50 years in federal prison for sexually exploiting children to make pornographic videos and for tax fraud. The Justice Department says all but five years of the sentence given Wednesday to Benjamin Douglas Guidry as part of a plea deal is related to the pornographic production offenses. U.S. District Judge George C. Hanks Jr. called Guidry the worst kind of predator for horrific acts against children who knew and trusted him. Guidry was arrested in 2015 after FBI agents investigating possible tax offenses seized computers and boxes from his financial business and discovered evidence of child pornography. As part of the plea deal, he’s also been ordered to pay more than $200,000 in restitution for the tax fraud offense.
Federal Trial Begins For Leaders Accused Of Occupying Wildlife Refuge
Federal prosecutors in Oregon are getting a second chance to prove the armed occupation of a wildlife refuge was illegal. Jury selection is underway in Portland.
Five of the soldiers were killed in an attack on a Turkish tank while two others were killed earlier the same day in separate clashes, the Kurdish news portal Rudaw reported, citing the Turkish military.
No further details of the attacks were given. Turkey has now reported the death of 14 of its soldiers since launching its offensive against the Kurd-held enclave of Afrin in northern Syria on January 20.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says drug shortages are possible because of expected long-term power outages in Puerto Rico.
According to the agency, factories in Puerto Rico make nearly 10 percent of the medicines used by Americans, plus numerous medical devices.
FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb said in a statement Friday that the agency is working to prevent shortages of about 40 medicines. He didn't name the medicines involved.
The FDA said it is working with drugmakers, who are trying to restore partial operations with backup generators. In the most urgent cases, the FDA is helping companies get fuel to keep their generators running and ship finished products.
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Most of Puerto Rico lost electricity when Hurricane Maria hit the island territory two weeks ago.
Police say they were "alerted to the sounds of a possible assault" in the 100 block of Killarney Avenue on Sunday at around 10 p.m. Officers found a 29-year-old unresponsive and not breathing. Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service crews arrived on scene and declared the man dead.
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Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein had a close relationship with President Barack Obama, visiting the White House complex on 13 occasions during the Obama presidency, according to visitor records.
Harvey Weinstein’s visits to the Obama White House -> pic.twitter.com/6aOd1zqpmd — Charlie Spiering (@charliespiering) October 5, 2017
Nine of his visits were with President Obama himself, including some events together with first lady Michelle Obama.
Other visits were with high-level staffers Valerie Jarrett, Michelle Obama’s aide Melissa Winter, and Jeremy Weinstein, who served on the National Security Council between 2009 and 2011.
The New York Times reported that Weinstein has been accused of numerous sexual harassment incidents throughout his career as a movie producer.
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Aldi, the no-frills German grocer that's expanding in the U.S., says it will offer grocery delivery for the first time in three American cities by the end of the month.The company says it has a partnership with Instacart to deliver groceries to customers in Atlanta, Dallas and Los Angeles. Shoppers will be able to order goods on Instacart's website or app, and Instacart workers will pull the items off the shelf and deliver them. Customers can schedule delivery for that day.Instacart charges a delivery fee, and the company says some items may cost more than they do in Aldi stores.Aldi says it may expand delivery to more cities. The chain, which has about 1,700 U.S. stores, plans to have 2,500 locations by 2022.
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) – Dominion Energy’s political prowess in Virginia is being cheered by unlikely sources: its would-be competitors.
Retail energy companies that buy and sell electricity say Virginia is becoming an increasingly attractive market because Dominion has been too successful at getting legislation passed that has boosted its profits.
Retail giant Walmart recently indicated it plans to buy electricity from someone besides Dominion. And several other large companies like Microsoft and Home Depot have indicated they’d like state laws changed to make shopping around easier.
Virginia is one a handful of states with electric monopolies where customers can also shop around under certain circumstances.
Dominion says its rates are reasonable and most customers are happy with its stability and service.
On Tuesday, August 8th, Edwards County Commissioners Court held their monthly meeting. All commissioners were present.
The first item of business was to approve the minutes after two corrections were made.
With the amounts of rain around the county the Burn Ban was lifted.
Bobby Zesch of Zesch and Pickett Insurance presented the benefits on dental and vision insurance. The county decided to stay with the current insurance with Zesch.
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An incident in Falkirk, Scotland, went viral after a local mom posted about a stranger trying to lure her daughter and a friend into the woods. Furthermore, it was only the actions of a local bystander that prevented this person from getting away with the children. As a result, he was treated like a hero.
The mom of one of the girls explained the events in her Facebook post. She said, “This absolute beastie scum tried to get my daughter and her friend to go into the woods with him in broad daylight. They were playing at the park when he’s approached them on his bike asking if they would help him find his jacket.”
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Obviously, this was deeply concerning to all involved. Additionally, the man was 50 years old and had no business trying to talk to two young girls. However, although the post did not state it explicitly, it’s implied that the stranger may have succeeded in convincing the girls to follow him.
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Quneitra, SANA – Jabhat al-Nusra-linked terrorist group on Monday attacked several towers for transmitting electricity in al-Khazrajia area in the southwestern part of Damascus Countryside, causing the electricity current to cut off in Quneitra southern Province.
A source at Quneitra Province told SANA that terrorists detonated explosives that they planted in three towers for transmitting power in al-Khazrajia area in the southwestern part of Damascus Countryside, causing the electricity current to cut off in Quneitra.
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2020 WATCH: Kamala Harris will no longer accept corporate PAC money
Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) said Monday she will no longer accept donations from corporate PACs, the latest in a string of progressive Democrats who have vowed to do so.
Harris told the hosts of “The Breakfast Club” radio show in New York that she was caught off guard when asked recently at a town hall about accepting corporate donations. She said at the time it “depends.”
“So I’ve actually made a decision since I’ve had that conversation that I’m not going to accept corporate PAC checks,” she said Monday. – READ MORE
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NORRISTOWN, Pa. (AP) – As deliberations in Bill Cosby’s sexual assault trial continue into a fourth day, nerves are frayed, patience is shot and no one is certain when it will all end.
Jurors return to the deliberation room Thursday morning, but the long road to a verdict is taking a toll.
Some jurors appeared angry and even the judge has sounded exasperated at times.
The sequestered jury has been at it for more than 27 hours since getting the case Monday.
They’ve paused a half-dozen times to revisit key evidence, including Cosby’s decade-old admissions that he fondled accuser Andrea Constand after giving her pills at his suburban Philadelphia home in 2004.
The Associated Press does not typically identify people who say they are victims of sexual assault unless they grant permission, which Constand has done.
Crittenden County Superintendent Parent Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for Feb. 2 has been rescheduled for Friday, Feb 9 at 11:30 a.m. at the Rocket Arena Conference Room.
Crittenden County Election Board will meet at 9 a.m. Feb. 9 in the county clerk’s office.
BAKU British oil major BP (BP.L), which operates the Shah Deniz offshore gas condensate field, plans to halt work of the on-site platform for maintenance in the second half of this year, Gordon Birrell, BP's regional president for Azerbaijan, said.
In 2016, the field produced about 10.7 billion cubic metres of gas and 2.5 million tonnes of condensate.
(Reporting by Nailia Bagirova; writing by Katya Golubkova; Editing by Andrew Osborn)
Known for his charm, quick wit and romantic andaaz , Shah Rukh Khan has a way with the ladies. This man knows how to make the girls go weak in their knees and wish on a shooting star for a Raj or Rahul. If you haven’t already gone in your dreamland, we’d like to push you into it with these dreamy pictures of the superstar.
We drooled hard over King khan looking super dashing in a black and white tuxedo last night. The actor, choose to swoon the ladies in a Dolce and Gabbana outfit which made him look dapper. Well suited for the occasion with not even a hair out of place, the Baadshah of Bollywood easily charmed the crowd with his looks and words at the event. Take a look at the pictures!
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The story of the Golden State Warriors recruiting Kevin Durant during the 2016 offseason is pretty well known. The Warriors fell to the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Finals, and almost immediately, players (namely Draymond Green) started doing what they could to convince Durant that he was the missing piece they needed to become champions once again.
Apparently, Chris Paul thought this was an effective way of pitching a franchise, which is why he’s reportedly already doing this with LeBron James. It’s been less than two days since the Warriors bounced the Houston Rockets from the 2018 NBA Playoffs, which means Paul has his sites set on bringing his banana boat buddy to Houston.
According to Marc Stein of the New York Times, Paul has started trying to pitch James on joining the Rockets in the event he opts out of his contract and becomes an unrestricted free agent this summer.
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MEMPHIS, Tenn -- Pamela Buchwalter of Oak Elementary is this week's Tennessee Lottery Educator of the Week.
Pamela teaches kindergarten and says, "I love my students. I love watching them learn and grow."
Thank you, Pamela, for your dedication to the education of students at Oak Elementary.
You can nominate a Tennessee Lottery Educator of the Week by following this link.
LONDON, April 20 British asset manager Schroders said on Thursday it had agreed to buy Swiss-based private equity firm Adveq for an undisclosed sum, as part of efforts to grow its private assets business.
The deal for Adveq, which manages more than $7 billion, is expected to close in the second half of 2017, Schroders said in a statement. Schroders' private assets business currently manages 14 billion pounds ($17.91 billion) in assets.
Schroders, Britain's largest listed standalone asset manager with around 400 billion pounds in assets, said there would be no changes to Adveq's investment team, process or strategies as a result of the deal.
($1 = 0.7816 pounds) (Reporting by Simon Jessop; editing by Carolyn Cohn)
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WASHINGTON, March 30 U.S. Senator Marco Rubio said during a Senate intelligence hearing on Thursday that unsuccessful cyber attacks from Russia targeted former members of his presidential campaign staff in July 2016 and within the past 24 hours.
Rubio said he would not comment on a remark earlier in the hearing by Clinton Watts, a cybersecurity expert, that Rubio may have been victimized by Russian activity during his unsuccessful campaign for the 2016 Republican nomination against President Donald Trump.
The cyber attacks Rubio mentioned took place after the end of his campaign for the nomination.
(Reporting by Patricia Zengerle; Editing by Dan Grebler)
MOBILE, Ala. – Officials confirmed two 18-year-old Davidson High School students were arrested Tuesday on charges related to a football locker room hazing incident that left a freshman student with a broken arm earlier this month, according to our news partner at AL.com
LaQuiton Williams Jr. and Ellis Damoind Wright turned themselves into police Tuesday, WKRG News 5 reported. Both were charged with third-degree assault and released on bond, according to Mobile County Jail records.
The parents of a former Davidson High School student who was injured in an alleged hazing incident signed four more arrest warrants on Tuesday.
Last week, Mobile police said a total of eight students had been identified and warrants for their arrest issued.
Four other students were charged with third-degree assault May 7.
Mary Rayford-Kim, the mother of 14-year-old Rodney Kim Jr., told AL.com earlier this month that the family will be filing a $12 million lawsuit.
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INDIANAPOLIS — A female inmate is missing from the Arrestee Processing Center (APC) in downtown Indianapolis.
Authorities are searching for Shelia Martin, 26, who was reported missing from the APC at about 6:15 p.m. Sunday.
Martin is described as five feet tall and weighing 110 pounds. She was last seen wearing a dark purple sweater, purple fluffy coat, and white boots. Police say Martin could also be wearing a black or gray jacket.
She was spotted getting off of a bus near E. 25th St. and N. Adams St. at 6:34 p.m. Sunday.
Martin was arrested Saturday on possession of cocaine and theft, and was to have had an initial court hearing Tuesday.
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EDMONTON -- Alberta is proposing changes to financial trusts to further assist people with disabilities.
Social Services Minister Irfan Sabir says new legislation would exempt assets in trusts when determining whether someone was eligible for funds under the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped program.
Trusts are estate planning tools that help provide ongoing care and financial help for people with disabilities.
The bill does not propose changes to how trust income would be treated under the program.
Income from a trust could still reduce how much a person was eligible to receive.
Sabir says the intent is to give peace of mind to those with disabilities and to family members trying to help them through trusts.
"AISH benefits help people with their daily needs and provide resources necessary to let them live as independently as possible " Sabir told a news conference Monday.
"Albertans with disabilities and their families will be better able to plan for their children's future."
Best Memorial Day Events In BaltimoreAs a long weekend that kicks the summer off everyone looks forward to Memorial day weekend, even if they don't actually celebrate the holiday itself. Unsurprisingly, then, there are a lot of unique activities in and around Baltimore for you to take advantage of if you want to make the best of your long weekend.
PITTSBURGH, Pa. (WFLA) – Puck drop for the Tampa Bay Lightning versus the Pittsburgh Penguins game scheduled for Sunday afternoon has been changed.
The Bolts will now take on the Penguins at 5 p.m., instead of the previously scheduled 1 p.m. start time.
The time change is due to the NFL playoff game beginning at 1 p.m. The Miami Dolphins travel to Pittsburgh to take on the Steelers.
The Lightning’s Twitter account confirmed the team is working to move the watch party to 4 p.m. and will update fans via tweets when more information is available.
Formed in Los Angeles in the 1980s by El Salvador refugees and more recently expanded in Central America, the group is indeed linked to a high number of homicides in certain parts of the U.S. Even so, an FBI report put the group well behind other gangs for crimes on the Southwest border — seventh of 12 — with the Surenos, Barrio Azteca and Tango Blast ranked in the top three.
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FIREFIGHTERS from Goring raised £4,392 for the BBC’s Children In Need appeal with a bucket collection at the village bridge.
Seven officers and a team of volunteers, including several retired firefighters, took donations from passing motorists for more than nine hours.
They were supported by Pierreponts café in High Street, which supplied them with cakes, sandwiches and hot drinks throughout the day.
The crews have been carrying out the collection for years.
Watch manager Sean Absolom said: “It has become a tradition in the village and people are always generous. They expect us to be there and donate more than once if they’re crossing several times that day. Since we started doing this as I reckon we have raised in the region of £100,000.”
Pictured are Keith Avery and Darren Shears with a collection bucket
June 15 (Reuters) - Federal and local authorities evacuated a terminal at the Port of Charleston in South Carolina on Wednesday to investigate a "potential threat" in a container ship, the U.S. Coast Guard said.
Coast Guard officials described the threat as a possible "dirty bomb" on the Maersk Memphis ship docked in the Wando Terminal, where hazardous materials crews and rescue workers were seen working, an NBC affiliate in South Carolina reported.
The U.S. Coast Guard said in statement authorities were made aware of the potential threat in a container aboard the vessel at about 8 p.m. local time (midnight GMT) and that the terminal had been evacuated. (Reporting by Brendan O'Brien in Milwaukee; Editing by Paul Tait)
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles (9) throws during a practice for the NFL Super Bowl 52 football game Friday, Feb. 2, 2018, in Minneapolis. Philadelphia is scheduled to face the New England Patriots Sunday. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Getting your wisdom teeth extracted is one of the most awful rites of passage to adult-hood. But the videos is provides us with are priceless.
I’d like to introduce you to Haley. Poor Haley had a scary moment after having her wisdom teeth extracted. She thought she slept through the Super Bowl. In her medicated state, Haley did however ask a very serious question that I think we can all agree is valid.
“Who cares about Tom Brady?”
I thank God every day that smart phones with high quality video capturing capabilities weren’t around when I had my Wisdom teeth removed.
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SAN FRANCISCO May 3 Facebook Inc plans to add 3,000 people over the next year to monitor reports of inappropriate material on the social media network such as videos of murders and suicides, Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg said on Wednesday.
Zuckerberg, the company's co-founder, said in a Facebook post that the workers would be in addition to 4,500 people whom Facebook already has reviewing posts that may violate its terms of service. (Reporting by David Ingram; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
Mr Rabuka said 2016 had been a challenging year for every Fijian around the country especially after the wrath of Severe Tropical Cyclone Winston. Not only did it wreak devastation and destruction on a scale never been seen before, it also claimed 44 lives.
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From pickups to makeup, country stars pitch a plethora of products as television commercial spokespersons. But how many have danced with the Devil to pitch the perilous powers of fast food? Well, we’re glad you asked, because we found more than a few who have sold their deep-fried souls for a song and dance, including…… More
CHICAGO — Police arrested two juveniles after officers found them in a stolen car.
Officers found a stolen Toyota Prius on the 1800 block of West Washington Sunday night.
One teenager inside ran off, while the other drove off and crashed a couple blocks away.
Both were arrested.
Police say the car was used in an armed robbery.
No charges have been announced.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Ichor Holdings Ltd:
* ICHOR HOLDINGS, LTD., ANNOUNCES CLOSURE OF ACQUISITION OF TALON INNOVATIONS CORPORATION Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Spent my morning watching @travispastrana break a world record by doing a 75-foot wide backflip for the launch of our @nitrocircus tour! pic.twitter.com/KGrovqx1JF — Karma Bertelsen (@karmabertelsen) October 5, 2017
Extreme sports riderpulled an epic move in London on Thursday. The daredevil executed a backflip jump over a 75 feet gap between two barges on London’s River Thames. He only had 150 feet to accelerate before the jump and 36 feet to come to a stop before he would have fallen in the river. The last man who tried to perform a similar stunt, suffered serious injuries . You can check out Pastrana pull the move successfully below.
Pastrana is set to tour for his live European stunt show “Nitro Circus” in November and December. So it seems more stunts like this are sure to come!
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UK Watchdog's Water Tank Cartel Info-Sharing Fine Upheld
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 7:32 PM EDT) -- A U.K. competition appeals body on Friday rejected a bid by a steel water tank manufacturer to overturn a £130,000 ($170,000) fine by the U.K. Competition Markets Authority, agreeing with the watchdog that the company’s managing director disclosed sensitive pricing information to members of a price-fixing cartel.
The U.K. Competition Appeal Tribunal dismissed the appeal of Balmoral Tanks Ltd. and parent company Balmoral Group Holdings Ltd., finding the fine to be reasonable since the information disclosed by Balmoral Tanks’ managing director Allan Joyce went beyond a...
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GOLDEN, Colo. -- Lance Wheeler is a research scientist for the national renewable energy Lab, or NREL, in Golden.
When he started, he wanted to change the world, “of course I wanted to change the world," he added.
It all started quite unintentionally about a year ago for Wheeler when he was working on an infrared detection project that was not working very well.
On his bike ride home, a light bulb went off. He just might have created technology that could be used in a very different way.
It is like the combination of transition eyeglasses and solar panels. “In this technology you would be able to not only convert electricity but mitigate solar heat gains so in those summer months you would save on your air-conditioning bill and you would also be generating electricity so it would be really combating all of our wasted energy use in the United States.“ He said.
If true, this research scientist will be in good company - Ford, Edison, Wheeler.
A prayer vigil for a 2-year-old boy who remains in critical condition a Tulsa Hospital was held in Jay Sunday evening.
The family said Kasen Sparks suffered a brain injury after he nearly drowned on July 22.
He was in a deep coma and showed no signs of brain activity, but three days later he opened his eyes.
He will be going to New Orleans for an experimental hyperbaric treatment not covered by insurance.
The family is now reaching out to the community for help with his medical expenses.
If you'd like to donate to the family, visit the page on YouCaring.com.
Tunnel of Oppression will take place in the Ballroom in the SUB from 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM on Monday, February 6th and again from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM on Tuesday, February 7th. To sign up to attend or for more information please see our website: www.housing.ttu.edu/tunnel
On this week's episode, San Antonio Spurs broadcaster Bill Schoening joins the show to talk about his life, love of music and journey to the NBA.
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Today's Video SportsLab: A sport research and product design challenge
SportsLab brings together pedagogical frameworks from game- and project-based learning with a design challenge to foster learning and understanding of 21st-century skills and science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) concepts. SportsLab is modeled after real-world companies and sports research labs with an emphasis on creative risk-taking grounded in scientific inquiry and design processes. SportsLab is researching the effectiveness of this approach for delivering a STEM and information and communication technology-infused sports product design challenge working with industry partners as a way to motivate disengaged youth in ways that lead to potential career paths.
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A security researcher disclosed a gaping security hole at the outfit that manages Georgia’s election technology, days before the state holds a closely watched congressional runoff vote on June 20.
Analysts on average had expected Coal India to post a profit of Rs2,662 crore in the June 2017 quarter. Photo: Indranil Bhoumik/Mint
Bengaluru: Coal India Ltd, the world’s largest coal miner, said its first-quarter profit fell 23%, missing analysts’ estimates.
Profit fell to Rs2,351 crore ($366.7 million) for the three months ended 30 June, from Rs3,065 crore a year earlier, the state-run company said on Monday.
Analysts on average had expected the company to post a quarterly profit of Rs2,662 crore, according to Reuters data.
Coal production of the Kolkata-based company, which accounts for more than 80% of the country’s output, fell to 118.84 million tonnes in the quarter from 125.67 million tonnes a year earlier.
The most influential women in the art world gathered in Miami to celebrate artist Abigail DeVille, director of the city’s Institute of Contemporary Art Ellen Salpeter, and collector Irma Braman.
Art Basel Magazine editor Sue Hostetler hosted the Women in Arts luncheon, telling guests including Tracey Emin, Es Devlin and Michele Oka Doner about the changing environment in the art world for women.
The lunch at Scarpetta included Mera Rubell, Sara Fitzmaurice, Sotheby’s Lisa Dennison and Amy Cappellazzo, curator and professor Isolde Brielmaier, Alicia Goldstein, Ingrid Casares and Patricia Tortolani, the new editor of Ocean Drive.
In this new episode of the Digital Tour Bus series, Preshow Rituals, pirate metal band Alestorm talk about what they do before taking the stage. Watch below:
The band were recently featured in an episode of Tour Tips (Top 5), which is streaming below:
Alestorm perform next on April 2nd at Full Metal Mountain 2018 in Hermagor, Austria. Find the band's live itinerary at this location.
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Former president Jacob Zuma's son, Vusi Nhlakanipho Zuma, died as a result of lupus, a family representative said on Wednesday.
"[He] departed on the 1st July 2018 from complications of systematic lupus erythematosus, simply known as lupus," said family spokesperson Linda Makatini in a statement.
Lupus disease causes chronic inflammation as an autoimmune response to the body's own cells.
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The family said it would gather at home in Forest Town on Wednesday night for prayers to remember Vusi Zuma - who was the youngest son of Zuma and his late wife Kate Mantsho.
READ: So who are Zuma's 23 children?
A memorial service would be held on Thursday. This will only be open to close friends and family.
The funeral service would then take place on Saturday at 09:00 at the Rhema Recreational Centre in Randburg. Vusi Zuma will be buried at West Park Cemetery.
April 3 Russia's holding company Sistema says:
* Q4 2016 net loss attributable to Sistema at 15.9 billion roubles ($283.90 million) vs 18.4 bln roubles in Q4 2015;
* Q4 adjusted net loss attributable to Sistema at 6.2 billion roubles (Q4 2015: 10 bln roubles);
* Q4 adjusted OIBDA at 40.7 billion roubles, up 14.8 percent year on year;
* Q4 revenue at 186.7 billion roubles, up 1.6 pct y/y;
* Net debt at the Corporate Centre level amounted to 83.5 billion roubles as of Dec. 31, 2016. Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 56.0050 roubles) (Reporting By Moscow Newsroom)
WOODBRIDGE -- Both people thought to be critically hurt during Sunday's boat crash in the Arthur Kill are expected to survive, authorities said Monday.
Five of the eight people aboard a 27-foot Baja that slammed into rocks were injured, State Police said. Authorities are still investigating the cause of the crash.
Woodbridge U/D Perth Amboy fire coast guard FDNY NYPD state police boats all on scene pic.twitter.com/hjYZzaNUeO -- NorthJersey FireNews (@NJFires) August 13, 2017
Two of the five were reported to be in critical condition Sunday, but State Police said Monday that none of the injuries are now considered to be life-threatening. The boat was traveling south when the crash took place around 5:41 p.m., Trooper Alejando Goez said.
The Arthur Kill is a navigational channel bordering New Jersey and Staten Island, and connects the Raritan Bay to Newark Bay.
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News articles about Ampco-Pittsburgh Corp have trended somewhat positive on Monday, Alpha One Sentiment reports. The research group, a unit of Accern, ranks the sentiment of media coverage by reviewing more than 20 million news and blog sources.
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Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber hit one of the most impressive home runs you’ll ever see, aesthetically-speaking. With his team leading 2-1 and threatening with a man on second base with one out in the top of the fourth inning, Schwarber jumped on a first-pitch fastball from Matt Harvey. One knew it was gone just from seeing the swing, or from hearing the sound.
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Statcast measured the blast at 467 feet, which “only” ranks 10th this season in distance. It’s the second-longest home run at Citi Field in the Statcast era, just behind Giancarlo Stanton‘s 468-foot blast.
Schwarber entered the evening’s action batting .172/.296/.377 with 11 home runs and 26 RBI in 240 plate appearances this season.
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The Newhall office of the California Highway Patrol Senior Volunteer Program is now accepting applications to become a volunteer. Requirements include; no felony convictions, must be 55 or older, be of good moral character, must be able to volunteer during business hours; minimum 16 hours per month, and be able to work with minimal supervision.
Please inquire to Harry Fischer, 661-252-9663, Senior Volunteer Administrator, Newhall Area or email hfischer@chp.ca.gov.
What’s better than a cold margarita on a warm summer day? How about more than a dozen margarita makers competing to be crowned the best Milwaukee Margarita-maker, and you get to be the judge? The Shepherd Express is hosting their inaugural Margarita Festival on Friday, August 25 from 5-8 p.m. at Catalano Square in the Historic Third Ward.
Throughout the festivities, you will be able to sample and vote for your favorite bar or restaurant’s drink. A winner will be crowned at the end of the night. Full-sized drinks will be available for purchase.
And what would a margarita festival be without tacos? Local food trucks will be on hand with food for purchase.
Entertainment includes: Daync Studio giving dance lessons, a performance from Alma Milwaukee and live music.
Tickets are $20, and can be purchased here. This is a 21+ event.
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JAKARTA, April 20 Shares of Indonesian investment firm PT Saratoga Investama Sedaya Tbk surged 23.6 percent on Thursday, its biggest-ever percentage gain, after its co-founder was elected vice-governor of Jakarta.
Private equity tycoon Sandiaga Uno and his running mate, former education minister Anies Baswedan, who ran for governor of Jakarta, beat their rivals by big margins in Wednesday's elections.
Uno had said that his team would continue most of the central government's infrastructure projects in Jakarta. However, they opposed a giant reclamation project in the capital, Uno said.
Shares of Indonesian property developer PT Agung Podomoro Land Tbk, which had invested in the reclamation project, plunged as much as 8 percent.
The broader Jakarta stock exchange was 0.1 percent higher. (Reporting by Eveline Danubrata and Fransiska Nangoy; Editing by Paul Tait)
With the arrest of a 24-year-old man, Delhi Police claim to have busted an inter-state racket of drug peddlers operating in Shahdara.
Police said the gang used to sell 2,000-plus pouches, containing 1.5 grams of heroin each, per day. The accused, Munna, was arrested from a park, where he had come to deliver a consignment. At least 273.45 grams of heroin, worth Rs 7.5 lakh, was recovered from his possession.
DCP (Shahdara) Nupur Prasad said, “Munna was arrested after 18 boys, picked up for drug abuse, disclosed their source and named him… He sold each pouch for Rs 300.” Three of the boys are minors, police said.
March 20 (Reuters) - Mcdonald’s:
* TO PARTNER WITH FRANCHISEES, SUPPLIERS TO REDUCE GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS RELATED TO MCDONALD’S RESTAURANTS, OFFICES BY 36% BY 2030​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
For more than 14 years, Tour De Hood has been bringing the people of Houston together, one bike ride at a time.The free weekly ride created by racing cyclist Dr. Veon McReynolds, provides the bikes and gear to anyone wanting to pedal around town."We try to make it so people don't have an excuse not to come and participate," McReynolds said.The Tour De Hood operation begins at The Compound and Third Ward Bike Shop, a small space with a collection of more than 80 bikes donated from the community.Inside, volunteers pump the tires, check the chains and replace broken pedals before the pack of cyclists start their ride each week."It's become a tradition where people of all fitness levels, ages and family sizes come together to promote and participate in healthy living," McReynolds said. "It's also a great way to showcase the jewels of inner city Houston and its rich history."
The Greater Horn of Africa region is on the verge of a new and prolonged humanitarian crisis as acute shortage of food and water threatens survival of local communities, UN officials warned on Tuesday. Ahmed Meraikhi, the UN Secretary General's Humanitarian Envoy, told journalists in Nairobi the Horn of Africa region is experiencing unprecedented levels of food insecurity linked to conflicts and climatic shocks.
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Judie Vegh was never expecting the news that actress-turned-singer Juliette Lewis wanted to use one of her photos for the new EP, "Future Deep," that would be released in November 2016. Now, it's the cover of her vinyl, CD and tour merchandise, as well as part of Vegh's first solo show, which opens Friday, Jan. 6, at Cleveland Heights-University Heights Public Library, 2345 Lee Rd. The show runs through the end of the month.
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A 5.7-magnitude earthquake hit northwest of the Pacific island nation of Vanuatu today, the US Geological Survey said, but there were no immediate reports of casualties or damage. The quake, which struck at a depth of 20 kilometres and about 250 kilometres northwest of Vanuatu's Santo island, was first reported as a 6.0 magnitude before being downgraded by the USGS.
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Venice Beach Sunsets is just “two normal dudes taking pictures of our neighborhood,” says Danny Rice, who is one-half of the duo. Fellow photographer Andrew Karl is the other half. Together they manage to snap almost every sunset in Venice.
Rice says a highlight of 2016 is “for all the stuff that’s happened, good & bad, Venice still seems to never change and continues to be all about peace, love, and sunshine.” Follow Venice Beach Sunsets on Instagram and Twitter @Venice_Sunsets.
Here are a few of Rice and Karl’s favorites Venice sunsets from 2016…
A HOUSE occupied by squatters in Port Pirie has gone up in flames overnight causing about $250,000 worth of damage.
Emergency crews responded to the blaze on Magor Rd at about 3.45am.
The fire has been brought under control and there’s no reports of injuries at this stage.
Police and investigators will examine the site this morning to determine its cause.
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When we first covered the Do Not Disturb While Driving feature in iOS 11 (see “iOS 11 to Bring Do Not Disturb While Driving,” 21 August 2017), we said: “We’re looking forward to seeing if those horrible distracted driving statistics drop once iOS 11 becomes widespread.” Good news: it looks like they will!
According to a study by EverQuote, makers of the EverDrive safe driving app, 70 percent of EverDrive users kept the Do Not Disturb While Driving feature on, and of those who kept it enabled, phone use while driving dropped by 8 percent.
While that’s not a mind-blowing figure, any decrease is notable when you consider that an estimated 92 percent of drivers in the United States use their phones while driving. According to the United States Department of Transportation, distracted driving killed 3450 people in 2016; we’re still waiting for the 2017 figures that will show if Do Not Disturb While Driving has reduced accidents.
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USA ice hockey player Hilary Knight describes the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang as "gold or bust" for the women's team.
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WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump said Tuesday that it would be up to nominee Ronny Jackson to decide whether he wanted to remain in consideration to run the Department of Veterans Affairs, amid doubts about the pick on Capitol Hill.
A Senate committee has indefinitely delayed a confirmation hearing for Dr. Jackson, who is now the White House physician responsible for treating Mr. Trump and his family, because of questions about his background and workplace behavior.
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Cochrane RCMP are looking for two suspects involved in a theft on Saturday, December 31st.
A residents from Twp Rd 250 called in saying that two males had stolen various items out of a vehicle on private property.
The owner tracked the suspects down near the Edge School for Athletes and confronted them. All of the property was then returned.
Both of the males took off in a light green Subaru Legacy station wagon which was reported stolen from Calgary the day before. It had an Alberta license plate bearing BRV1917.
The driver was described as a Caucasian male in his mid 40's, with a shaved or bald head, wearing dark glasses, and a lumberjack style red and black flannel shirt.
If you have any information regarding this incident or the two suspects, contact the RCMP or CrimeStoppers.
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Derby County fans have reacted with delight to today's Rams XI to face Brentford.
Manager Gary Rowett has made three changes to the side that drew with Millwall on Tuesday night. In comes Marcus Olsson, Ikechi Anya and Cameron Jerome - making his first start for the Rams.
They replace Craig Forsyth, Andreas Weimann and David Nugent. Forsyth and Nugent are on the bench but Weimann is not included in the match-day XI following the birth of his daughter.
It seems that Rams fans are happy with the changes.
George - @George_DCFC on Twitter - said: "Happy with that team. Come on then Anya you’ve got your chance now."
Dan Green added: "In the space of five days, Anya has gone from outsider to starter...hopefully he adds match-winner to that too."
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The state's top prosecutor and others are concerned that the current law calls for reporting abuse by parents, guardians and custodians of children but leaves out abuse by other people such as school personnel.
The proposed legislation would broaden reporting obligations to cover abuse and neglect by almost anyone.
BRANFORD, Conn. (CBS Connecticut) – A West Haven man is under arrest, accused of holding two women and a man against their will at a Branford motel over the weekend.
Police say Christopher Pruitt, 37, robbed and assaulted the victims at the Motel 6 on East Main Street Saturday.
Police initially responded to the motel after someone called 911 and hung up. Officers were told there was a minor dispute and they left without any further action, said police. It wasn’t until later that one of the victims told police that they were being held against their will, said authorities.
Pruitt was being held Monday on $100,000 bond on charges of first-degree robbery, breach of peace, third-degree assault, second-degree threatening, interfering with a 911 call, second-degree strangulation, sixth-degree larceny, and three counts of first-degree unlawful restraint. Pruitt is due in New Haven Superior Court on Tuesday.
Police say the exact motive for the incident remains unclear.
Amazon will reportedly block Australian consumers from buying products from its overseas e-commerce sites in response to the nation's good and services tax changes.
Shoppers visiting the US store Amazon.com and the online behemoth's other overseas sites will be redirected to Amazon.com.au from July 1.
This coincides with GST changes where online retailers will have to apply the 10 per cent GST to goods bought from overseas sites and shipped to Australia, where currently the tax only applies to imports of goods above $1,000.
Amazon told the ABC it regretted making the decision.
“We have had to assess the workability of the legislation as a global business with multiple international sites,” a spokeswoman said.
Fri, Oct 6: While Toronto Fire is not confirming the hoverboard as the cause of a late morning house fire just yet, this is the second suspected hoverboard fire in the GTA in a week. Mark Carcasole reports.
Mumbai: Bollywood actress Richa Chadha who will next be seen in the forthcoming movie ‘Fukrey Returns’, said that she wish she was a cat and can lead a stress free life without having to worry about things.
The actress has a pet cat names Kamli and posted a short video featuring her cat resting near a window pane, she captioned it as, “Kamli enjoying the rain and the breeze. She ran to the window when she heard the rain… Wish we could be like cats. Relax with much needed focus on relaxing, without worrying about the work, the dough, the boy, the body, the environment, Gorakhpur and Charlottesville. I wish I was a cat.”
The actress will next be seen on screen in the much-awaited “Fukrey Returns” along with Pulkit Samrat, Ali Fasal and Varun Sharma. The movie which is a sequel to the 2013 movie is initially scheduled to hit the cinemas on December 8, 2017.
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Age: 3 years old
Gender, breed: Female domestic shorthair
About the animal: Andromeda has one eye and is very shy. Rescuers say she enjoys being petted and getting treats, but is still learning that humans aren’t going to hurt her. She needs a calm, quiet household where the family won’t mind if she hides under the bed for a long time.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- A dispatcher with the Kansas City, Mo., Police Department tells FOX 4 two people died Monday morning when a vehicle crashed through a fence and into a building.
The dispatcher says the single-vehicle crash happened around 1:45 a.m. near 9th Street and Garfield.
According to police, the car was heading west on 9th at what they believe to be at high-rate of speed. The driver lost control of the vehicle between Park and Brooklyn. The vehicle then went through a fence at Samuel L. Rogers Health Center, into parking lot, then through another fence.
The vehicle ended up crashing into a building.
The driver and passenger, who are both described as males, died.
This is the first traffic-related fatality of 2017 in KCMO. There were 68 total in KCMO in 2016.
Monday morning around 2AM, Kershaw County Sheriff Deputies arrested 36 year old Corey Norris of Palmetto Arms Drive in Camden. He is charged with unlawful carry of a firearm, possession of a firearm by a violent felon, and driving under suspension. Deputies also arrested 29 year old John Hunt, who is facing multiple charges including trafficking meth, unlawful carry of a pistol, and possession with intent to distribute a schedule 4 controlled substance.
According to Chief Deputy Jack Rushing, a routine traffic stop led to Norris being charged with driving under suspension. While Hunt was searching for his license, the deputy noticed what he thought was the butt of a gun. A search of the vehicle ensued and led to the discovery of handguns, meth, and marijuana.
Both men are currently being held at the Kershaw County Detention Center.
Owner of Carl Kay Memorials dies
Michiana's law enforcement community is mourning the loss of one of their biggest supporters.
Carl Kay, the owner of Carl Kay Memorials, died Wednesday from several health complications in Florida.
Kay designed and created memorials for St Joseph County deputies, along with South Bend and Elkhart police and fire, for free.
"Carl Kay just a really super person that has always supported law enforcement. Any time we had an officer injured or killed in the line of duty, Carl and his wife Micheline were always there for us. Would always step forward and were nice enough to do stuff for us for the memorials that we had," St. Joseph County Sheriff Michael D. Grzegorek.
Kay's service will be held in Michiana.
Falls Church Arts opened its Abstract Expression Art Show on Saturday, September 30 at the new FCA Gallery at 700-B West Broad St. Throngs of artists and Falls Church Arts supporters attended the event with over 22 new artists entering this show. The Abstract Expression show runs now through Saturday, November 4 and is open daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., but is closed on Sundays.
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PHOENIX (AP) — A Glendale woman has been sentenced to 20 months in federal prison in connection with a bank fraud scheme that also involved a former star on the “Property Wars” reality TV show.
Prosecutors say 44-year-old Veronica Castro also was ordered Monday to pay more than $1 million in restitution.
Castro previously pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit bank fraud along with co-defendant Scott Menaged.
Last December, Menaged was sentenced to 17 years in prison and ordered to pay more than $33 million in restitution to banks and more than 200 investors.
Menaged owned and operated furniture stores in the Phoenix metro area and Castro was a longtime employee.
Prosecutors say Castro created fake credit applications and receipts to submit to banks and conceal the fraud.
Thinking Green: Recyclable Batteries
We recharge with coffee -- but there's a better way.
When we run out of energy on the Morning Show, we like to recharge with coffee. But when your battery-operated gear runs out, you need a different type of energy recharge instead.
Is it worth investing in recyclable batteries to give your day the jolt of energy it needs? Find out in this week’s Thinking Green with Danny Lipford.
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Michael Flynn has resigned as US President Donald Trump’s national security adviser over his contacts with Russia.
Mark Jacobson, who was the Democratic adviser to former Defence Secretary Ash Carter, told Al Jazeera: “This is not about the conversations he had with the Russian ambassador or other Russian diplomats. This was about the way he characterised it to the vice president, plain and simple.”
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Have you seen a rubber ducky in a race before? Well you'll have your chance to find out this weekend. The Rubber Ducky Derby is coming to the CSRA.
You can adopt a yellow ducky to race down the Savannah River. The event supports the United Way of the C-S-R-A The Rubber Ducky Derby is for all ages and the event is free.The price to adopt a duck is $5 for one and $25 for 6 ducks.
The Derby starts at noon and the race starts at 1 p.m.
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City Council voted unanimously Thursday to direct prosecutors, courts and state lawmakers to reduce reliance on cash bail. Supporters argue the current system treats low-income unfairly (Published 3 hours ago)
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Witnesses say massive blast followed by gunfire hit close to capital's international airport.
A huge explosion has rocked the Somali capital Mogadishu, close to the airport, witnesses said.
Witnesses told Reuters news agency on Monday that the blast was followed by gunfire.
It was not immediately clear whether there were any casualties.
Somalia's capital has seen frequent bomb attacks at hotels and military checkpoints, with armed group al-Shabab claiming responsibility.
The attacks have threatened this Horn of Africa nation's attempts to rebuild from at least two decades of conflict.
Source: News agencies
Neshoba County Authorities are looking for 19-year-old Camaron D Collins, who escaped from the Neshoba County Jail Tuesday night.
Neshoba County Sheriff Tommy Waddell stated that Collins was discovered missing after headcount was conducted last night after supper.
“We believe he escaped through a side door of the jail that had a lock malfunction,” said Sheriff Waddell.
Collins was in jail on burglary and larceny charges stemming from a break-in at Neshoba Central last year.
“We do think he is still in the area. We checked several houses last night and he had visited them,” says Sheriff Waddell.
“Anyone who aids Collins as a fugitive from law enforcement would face charges,” continued Sheriff Waddell.
If you see Collins, please notify local law enforcement or the Neshoba County Sheriff’s Department at (601) 656-1414.
Chengannur by-election result 2018 LIVE: The elections were held in the constituency on May 28.
Chengannur by-election result 2018 LIVE: The result of Chengannur constituency located in Alappuzha district of Kerala will be announced tomorrow i.e. May 31. The elections were held in the constituency on May 28. A total of around 73 per cent people voted in the bypolls. Chengannur went to polls due to the death of CPM legislator KK Ramachandra Nair in January. The Candidates fighting in the bypolls include CPM’s Saji Cheriyan, D Vijaykumar from Congress and PS Sreedharan Pillai from BJP. The candidates from Rashtriya Lok Dal, Socialist Unity Centre of India (Communist), Aam Aadmi Party, Ambedkarite Party of India and 10 independent candidates.
Attacked By Alt-Right Trolls, A Jewish Journalist Links Trump To The Rise Of Hate Trump "has made nationalist policy into the policy of the executive branch," says New York Times editor Jonathan Weisman. His new book, (((Semitism))), is about being Jewish in the Trump era.
The fire duo, known as Half-A-Mil, which consists of Dom Kennedy and Hit-Boy, have made their return with their third installment of their joint EP series. The project, Half-A-Mil 3, is a 7-track collab project with features from 24HRS, Quentin Miller and BC.
Hit-Boy blessed the project production-wise for a majority of the songs while G-Dave makes an appearance behind the boards for “Might As Well”. These two dope California artists linked up and dropped their first project as a duo nearly 8 months ago, then followed up shortly with the sequel. They also hinted at a possible full-length album coming this fall. Check out the full tracklist and project below!
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Man accused of fatally stabbing, shooting woman is charged
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Police in Louisiana say a woman's boyfriend is accused of fatally stabbing and shooting the woman at their home.
News outlets report that 30-year-old Louis Howard was arrested and booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison on a count of second-degree murder.
An arrest report shows that investigators were called to the home Saturday and found 29-year-old Bianca Queen face down on the kitchen floor in a pool of blood.
Police say that "it was obvious a violent struggle took place inside the residence" because "there was blood throughout the house."
Police say Howard claimed he didn't know anything about Queen's death. But when detectives asked him to remove his hands from his shirt, they saw several lacerations that were "consistent with struggling with a knife."
It's unclear if Howard has a lawyer.
Washington Nationals slugger Matt Adams has been activated from the 10-day disabled list after missing over two weeks with a broken finger.
Adams suffered a fractured left index finger on June 15 when he was hit by a pitch and has missed Washington's last 16 games. He is batting .275 with 13 home runs and 36 RBIs in 57 games this season, his first with the Nationals.
The Nationals announced the move before Wednesday morning's game against the Boston Red Sox. The left-handed hitting Adams was not in Washington's starting lineup against Boston left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez.
The Nationals designated left-hander Tim Collins for assignment to create a roster spot for Adams. Collins posted a 2.77 ERA in 17 relief appearances for Washington.
In this photo by Associated Press photographer Rick Rycroft, deckhands on Wild Oats XI prepare a sail during the Big Boat Challenge. The challenge is a lead-up event to the Sydney Hobart open ocean yacht race.
The Sydney Hobart yacht race begins on Dec. 26 in Sydney Harbour.
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Matson Defends DC Circ. Challenge To Rival's Gov't Subsidies
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 5:07 PM EST) -- Container shipper Matson Navigation Co. told the D.C. Circuit on Friday that rival shipper APL should not have received federal subsidies for Guam and Saipan trade routes as part of a national security program that requires subsidized vessels to participate in foreign commerce.
Matson filed a reply brief with the appeals court defending its June petition challenging a pair of administrative approvals the U.S. Department of Transportation granted to APL, or American President Lines. The approvals, granted by the DOT’s Maritime Administration in October 2015 and...
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MADRID (AP) — Palma on the island of Mallorca plans to become the first Spanish city to prohibit the rental of apartments to tourists.
Palma mayor Antoni Noguera says Tuesday that his government will vote for the ban in a city council because "there is nothing worse than having residents who can't live in their city nor afford a rent."
Rents in Mallorca and in most Spanish cities have increased in recent years. Many residents and local lawmakers blame the price rise on internet sites and apps that allow travelers to rent apartments short-term directly from homeowners.
Noguera says that houses will be excluded from the ban, unless they are in protected areas, near airports or in industrial areas.
A 64-year-old Renton, Wash., woman died today despite efforts to save her, after being pulled from the ocean at Kapalua Bay on Maui. The woman was snorkeling with family when beachgoers noticed her unresponsive and brought her to shore, Maui Fire Department said in a news release.
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Mumbai, July 4 (IANS) Actor Randeep Rai of “Yeh Un Dinon Ki Baat Hai” fame will soon make his Bollywood debut with the romance-comedy “Saroj Ka Rishta”.
Randeep’s character will be entangled in a love triangle between the characters of actor Gaurav Pandey and actor Shahid Kapoor’s sister Sanah.
The film is primarily based on the concept of body shaming.
“Bagging a role in a Bollywood film is an amazing opportunity for every television actor and I feel really lucky for getting this role,” Randeep said in a statement to IANS.
“Abhishek Saxena is a great director. I am already doing a love saga on the television (‘Yeh Un Dinon…’) where Naina and Sameer’s love story is blossoming.”
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February 15, 2017, 7:05 AM | The White House says a lack of trust led President Trump to remove his national security adviser, Gen. Michael Flynn. But that happened long after the president found out that Flynn didn’t tell the whole truth about talking with Russian officials before the inauguration. The president apparently didn’t share that information with his vice president. Margaret Brennan reports.
Activists, including several Korean-Americans, rally against possible U.S. military action and sanctions against North Korea, across the street from the United Nations headquarters in New York City.
Activists, including several Korean-Americans, rally against possible U.S. military action and sanctions against North Korea, across the street from the United Nations headquarters in New York City.
Activists, including several Korean-Americans, rally against possible U.S. military action and sanctions against North Korea, across the street from the United Nations headquarters in New York City.
Activists, including several Korean-Americans, rally against possible U.S. military action and sanctions against North Korea, across the street from the United Nations headquarters in New York City.
A St. Louis judge has continued the computer data tampering case against Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens to July 2. Judge Madeline Connolly issued the ruling during a brief hearing Tuesday.
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — A woman has been taken to the hospital after being shot near Douglass Park Elementary in Portsmouth.
Police say they were called to the shooting in the 30 block of Grand Street around 4:23 p.m. Officers say the woman was struck in her lower body and was taken to the hospital for treatment.
As of 5:45 p.m., officers had taped off the intersection of Grand Street and Moss Street.
No other information has been released at this time. Stay with WAVY.com for updates.
Traffic heading to the M5 is caught up after a crash between two cars this morning.
The accident in Stonehouse is affecting motorists trying to join junction 13 of the motorway.
The crash happened in Midland Road and is understood to involve an Audi and a BMW.
One of the cars has gone over a barrier and is causing delays in both directions with Oldends Lane partially blocked.
A police spokesman said that no-one is understood to have been hurt in the crash.
Update at 9.10am there was still heavy traffic following the crash
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The tune followed the lead track, "Meadow", as the second song issued from the band's self-titled album featuring new singer Jeff Gutt. The rocker was discovered by a bassist Robert DeLeo after playing a show in Detroit with the Hollywood Vampires, even though he hadn't submitted one of the 15,000 audition tapes during an open online casting call by the group.
"Talk about a happy accident," explains Robert. "It was clear right away that Jeff had the range to sing vocally challenging songs like 'Piece Of Pie' and 'Interstate Love Song'. But we soon discovered that he also has a great ear for melody and knew how to write a song."
Gutt made his live debut with the group during an exclusive show at The Troubadour in West Hollywood, CA last November before Stone Temple Pilots launched a US tour with him at The Canyon in Santa Clarita, CA on March 2. Watch the video here.
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FAIRBANKS, Alaska (AP) — More than two dozen mushers and their packs of dogs began a long, frigid race through Alaska's wilderness, aiming to be the first to reach the finish line in Whitehorse in Canada's northern Yukon Territory.
The Fairbanks Daily News-Miner reports that the dog teams started the 1,000-mile (1,600-kilometer) Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race on Saturday in downtown Fairbanks.
Newcomer Tim Pappas led the pack out of the city for the 35th running after drawing bib No. 1 on Thursday.
The first section of the race takes the teams along the Chena River for several miles until the trail diverges to the northeast to reach the Two Rivers Checkpoint.
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05:16 Reported News Briefs Kislev 24, 5778 , 12/12/17 Kislev 24, 5778 , 12/12/17 Liberman to Arab MKs: You're all war criminals Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman on Monday blasted Arab MKs as "war criminals". His comments came during a Knesset debate on a motion of no confidence in the government filed by the Joint List party. Read more ► ◄ Last Briefs
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TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/AP) — The State of Florida is making a change on a subject that has been a hot topic of late.
Florida’s governor has ordered a statue of a Confederate general at the U.S. Capitol to be removed and replaced with one of an African-American woman.
Gov. Rick Scott signed the bill (SB 472) making that step official Monday.
The bill removes a statue of Confederate Gen. Edmund Kirby Smith and replaces it with a statue of Mary McLeod Bethune.
She founded a school that would eventually become historically black Bethune-Cookman University in Daytona Beach, Florida.
Bethune’s statue would be the first African-American woman in Statuary Hall.
Congress allows each state two statues in Statuary Hall.
Florida’s other one is of John Gorrie, whose inventions led to modern-day air conditioning.
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Babies and the elderly are coming together as part of a new initiative by Age Concern in Hampshire to bring communities together.
Lockswood Day Care Centre in Locks Heath has been hosting monthly inter-generational coffee mornings, inviting mums in the community to bring their children for a play-date with the day care users.
WHITMIRE — The Wolverines dropped a hard fought contest to Ware Shoals on Friday. The final score was 71-61.
Stats from Friday’s game, Jr. Epps 17 points, 16 rebounds, one block; CJ Saverance 14 points, 11 rebounds, one block, one assist, one steal; Trey Lyles seven points, one rebound, four assists and one steal; CJ Wicker five points, one rebound, four assists, one steal; Quentin Aughtry eight points, nine rebounds, four assists; Nate Stanley nine points; Sadik Chaplin one point, three rebounds; Alan Stanley one rebound, three assists, one steal; Jaylen Brown one rebound and one steal.
The Wolverines fell short to Ware Shoals Friday night, 71-61. http://www.newberryobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/web1_WCSBoys.jpg The Wolverines fell short to Ware Shoals Friday night, 71-61. Kelly Duncan | The Newberry Observer
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An animal shelter in Vermont is asking for help in its mission to save nine abandoned puppies that were left in a box outside.
Animal lovers are being asked to help as a Vermont shelter nurses nine puppies back to health after they were found abandoned in a box last week.
Officials at the Central Vermont Humane Society in East Montpelier said the puppies were found outside of another shelter on April 12, which then called CVHS because it didn't have the resources to save them.
The puppies are believed to be just days old, and their mother was nowhere to be found.
CVHS staff said the puppies are surviving despite the odds, however, the pups are still at risk, and staff members are asking animal lovers to help with monetary donations because the puppies require round-the-clock care.
Click here to donate online or send a check or money order to PO Box 687, Montpelier, VT 05601.
Russia is beginning to show its real disregard for trump and America. How long will it take for the trump administration to go to work protecting Americans’?
Clearly trump and his team are too busy to notice what is going on as they have made no attempt to check putin this happened on 2/10/17, has anyone heard/read any conversations on how to stop putin it does not seem to be something trump or our congress wants to do?
Yesterday it was a cruise missile that was fired by putin and his team now we learn an American ship the USS Porter was buzzed by Russian jets and the captain states it was “unsafe”
IRMO — The Newberry High Bulldog boys saw their first loss of the season as they never led in their 75-56 loss Thursday evening at Irmo.
Newberry trailed by single digits after both the first quarter (nine points), and after the third stanza (seven).
Pat Paul was the only Bulldog to score in each of the four quarters as he finished with 15 points.
Paul’s brother, Nick, scored 11 of his 15 points in the third quarter.
Tyrese Cromer hit a three-pointer in the fourth quarter to end with seven points.
Meanwhile, Darius Stephens-York and Tyriq Goodman both scored six points.
Ny Downing, Kobe Hardy and Zay Chalmers each scored two points while the Newberry scoring ended with the lone free-throw of Terrell Rogers.
Newberry will not see home action again until Dec. 19 when they play host to Dreher.
WASHINGTON, April 5 The Treasury Department said on Wednesday it would conduct a live small-value contingency auction operation on April 7 as part of its efforts to regularly test its contingency auction infrastructure.
Treasury said the operation will be a cash management bill auction.
Bids need to be submitted by telephone to the Treasury's fiscal agent at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Only primary dealers may submit bids.
Each primary dealer can submit up to five competitive bids, each at a separate discount rate.
Customer and noncompetitive bids will not be accepted.
Further details of the auction can be found at the following URL:
here (Reporting by Andrea Ricci; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
US Sen. Whitehouse calls for action to address marine debris
MIDDLETOWN, R.I. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse says the nation needs to do more to clean up and prevent marine debris.
Whitehouse, a Rhode Island Democrat, visited Clean Ocean Access, a Middletown nonprofit, on Monday to call on the U.S. House to pass his bill to address marine debris, the "Save Our Seas Act."
Whitehouse was marking global Earth Day, which was on Sunday.
The Senate has passed the bill. Sens. Dan Sullivan, a Republican from Alaska and Cory Booker, a New Jersey Democrat, co-authored it.
Among its provisions, the bill would help NOAA address marine debris and encourage the executive branch to engage with the leaders of nations responsible for most marine debris.
Whitehouse says it's a bipartisan solution to boost the "national and international response to the marine debris crisis."
Bobby Cannavale is a dad times three—and life couldn't be better.
The Ferdinand star recently welcomed a third little one in November, E! News previously confirmed. While catching up with the famous dad at the premiere of his latest animated film, Cannavale confirmed he and his off-screen leading lady, Rose Byrne, welcomed a son, adding that having three boys is "just great."
"I love being a dad," he gushed. "I'd do it full-time if I didn't have to make a living."
He also gave us an update on the new mom, adding Byrne is "doing great. She's doing wonderful."
Levy County sheriff's detectives have arrested three people in connection with an Aug. 4 home invasion killing in Williston, according to a social media post.Steven Demar Stacy, 34, of Williston, aided Jalen Keyshawn Days and Andrew Lee Robinson in disposing of weapons used in the invasion and shooting, including a murder weapon, deputies reported on Facebook.Stacy is charged with being an accessory after the fact and was held without bond in the Levy County Jail.James [...]
Kylie Jenner’s baby daughter Stormi has an amazing designer shoe collection at just five-months-old.
The tot has an impressive $22K range and appears to be following in her famous mom’s footsteps.
The proud mom showed off the collection on her Instagram Stories much to the delight of her millions of fans around the world.
Kylie, 20, flashed a glimpse of her daughter’s impressive racks of shoes – with the likes of $1,000 Giuseppe Zanotti’s, $275 Gucci flats and $50 Nike Air Force 1’s.
The reality star is known to have a love for expensive designer shoes and clothes and she seems determined that Stormi will be just the same.
Kylie panned the camera around to show off the designer shoes in all their glory.
The star welcomed her daughter in February with rapper Travis Scott, 26, and has been criticized by many fans for not spending enough time with her new baby.
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MOSCOW (Sputnik)Mexico has announced alert in six country's states after a container with radioactive materials has been stolen, country's National Coordinator for Civil Protection Luis Felipe Puente said.
"The alert [is announced] because of the stolen radiation source… If you see it call 911 and do not open it," Puente said on his Twitter account on Tuesday.
He added that the alert was announced in the states of Guanajuato, Hidalgo, Michoacan, Queretaro San Luis Potosi and the State of Mexico.
This is not the first case, when radioactive materials are stolen in Mexico. In April 2013, a container with cobalt-60 isotope was stolen, while in 2014, 2015 and 2016 criminals stole iridium isotopes in three different cases. All these radioactive materials were found later.
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Free agent Barton returns to Burnley
Jan 2 (Reuters) - Burnley have signed free agent Joey Barton on a short-term deal until the end of the season, the Premier League club said on their website (www.burnleyfootballclub.com) on Monday.
The 34-year-old midfielder returns to Turf Moor having left the club in the close season after rejecting a new contract before embarking on an ill-fated spell with Glasgow Rangers.
Barton's contract was terminated by the Scottish club on Nov. 10 after a training ground argument with team mate Andy Halliday resulted in a three-week internal suspension.
The outspoken Barton played a key role in Burnley's Championship title success last season, and returns with the club 11th in the top flight on 23 points after 20 matches.
He has been training with Sean Dyche's side since leaving Rangers, but his permanent transfer to the club was in doubt after an FA misconduct charge, with Barton facing a potential fine and suspension following alleged betting offences.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A Democratic attorney general candidate says his Republican opponent, Ohio Auditor Dave Yost, should have immediately referred to authorities a whistleblower's allegations that Ohio's then-largest online charter school intentionally inflated attendance figures.
Steven Dettelbach, a former U.S. attorney, responded Tuesday to an Associated Press report that an ex-employee of the now-shuttered Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow shared his claims of misconduct with the Ohio Department of Education and Yost's office last year. The ECOT board's attorney says he was unaware of the man's claims.
Dettelbach told reporters Tuesday that critical evidence in a potential criminal case could have been lost during delays in referring the information.
A message was left with Yost's office seeking comment. His spokesman said Monday that the whistleblower's information was considered for an upcoming audit report.
The Kentucky State Police Post 3 Bowling Green responded to a three vehicle injury collision April 14, 2017, at approximately 6:50 p.m. on Interstate 65 near the 25 mile marker southbound. The preliminary investigation indicated that Timothy Babbs of Auburn, was operating a 1992 Buick passenger car and had been traveling southbound in the right lane on I-65 when the vehicle stalled out in the roadway.
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Ghana's second-tier side Techiman Eleven Wonders have signed Agya Fuseini from Ebusua Dwarfs.
Fuseini, 26, has joined on a two-year deal with the Techiman-based side.
Wonders have also signed former Wa All Stars duo Abdul Wahab Yahaya and Sabato Yahaya.
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Ride the roller coasters at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, hunt for Easter eggs at Arlington Park or catch comedian Jeff Garlin in Rosemont. Here are five ideas for the weekend ahead.
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Will & Grace dove into the gay dating age gap last night in a sitcom set-up we haven’t seen on prime time network TV before. In this highlight clip from the show, Will hooks up with a younger guy who doesn’t know the difference between Stonehenge and Stonewall.
Writes Brian Moylan at Vulture:
What was so great about this, and Will and Jack’s conversation the next day, is that they talk about pop culture and gay life the same way that my friends and I do. I’m (ahem) a handful of years younger than these two. They say Madonna has the face of Baby Jane and the body of Iggy Pop; I call her Grandma Ciccone and talk about how she’s going in for a hand transplant any day now. It’s the same vibe. (And poor Blake, those Baby Jane and Iggy Pop references went right over his head.) We so rarely see these types of middle-aged characters on TV and we certainly don’t have any gay people of a certain age on the tube.
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Venture Beat reports: “NBCUniversal and mobile game publisher Ludia announced the worldwide launch of Jurassic World Alive on the iOS App Store and Google Play Store. The game is a follow-up to the hit 2015 mobile title, Jurassic World: The Game, but Jurassic World Alive adds the new elements of augmented reality imagery and location-based technology.”
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A lot happened on Sunday's Game of Thrones as characters traversed Westeros, returned, reunited, and formed a coalition to fight the dead.
There was a damning old scroll, a revelation about Rhaegar, and major news from Cersei. There were what felt like dozens of scenes scattered from Fleabottom to the North, but no Game of Thrones super fan struggled to keep it straight.
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AAM to host regional cross country race this month
Blantyre, February 2, 2018: Athletics Association of Malawi (AAM) has organized regional races on Saturday which aim at identifying athletes who will compete in the National Cross Country race slated for February 17, 2018 in Mzuzu. In an interview with Malawi News Agency (MANA) on Friday, AAM’s …
Justin Bieber apparently contacted a Savannah, Georgia gym employee after he saw a girl on their Instagram page.
Did this actually just happen… lmao
Justin Bieber just messaged the gym that I work at and asked who I was hahahaha WTF pic.twitter.com/mktcdB1iDP — Jessi (@jessicagober) August 9, 2017
I’ve got everything I need right here 💓 pic.twitter.com/mET9XXkM8d — Jessi (@jessicagober) August 10, 2017
He messaged them asking who the girl was. The girl then when to Twitter to respond and tweeted, “I’ve got everything I need right here,” with pictures of her boyfriend.
Omg the article that has “possible explanations” for why Justin Bieber could have messaged me has me dyingggg 😂 — Jessi (@jessicagober) August 11, 2017
Ouch. See guys…even Justin Bieber gets rejected sometimes!
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17-yr-old that slit girl’s throat, 22 others escape from Sapele Remand Home
SAPELE—A 17-year-old male SAPELE—A 17-year-old male inmate, Silas Anidi, who slit the throat of an 11-year-old girl in 2015, is among 23 inmates that escaped from the Ministry of Women Affairs and Development Remand Home in Sapele.Though the incident was carefully kept away from the public, investigation by Vanguard revealed that the inmates within the age bracket of 14 and 17 years escaped from custody on July 30th and August 2nd in what a staff of the home described as a careful orchestrated escape plot. The post 17-yr-old that slit girl’s throat, 22 others escape from Sapele Remand Home appeared first on Vanguard News. Read Full Story
CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) - An 83-year-old Nevada prison inmate serving two life terms for first-degree murder and imprisoned for nearly six decades has died.
The Department of Corrections says Raymond W. Shuman died Friday at Carson Tahoe Medical Center in Carson City and that he'd previously been housed at the Northern Nevada Correctional Center before being admitted to the hospital.
An autopsy will be conducted to determine cause of death.
Shuman was committed to the prison system from Mineral County in 1958.
Department spokeswoman Brooke Santina says she can't immediately say whether Shuman was the longest-incarcerated Nevada inmate but that she thought there may be one older.
A 1978 state Supreme Court ruling says one of Shuman's two life sentences resulted from the 1973 killing of fellow prisoner Ruben Bejarno in an adjoining cell.
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Champion Austin Rogers is the second hit on a Google search for Jeopardy! right now. Why? Because he's a refreshing no-holds-barred contestant on the famously dry TV game show.
The gregarious Rogers is a New York City-based bartender with a 70's anchorman look who's made headlines of late, thanks to his wacky demeanor and subsequent success: he racked up $69,000 in a single episode, and has been the show's champion for the last eight nights with winnings totaling $306,900.
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Over the course of his still-going eight-episode run, Rogers has deadpanned his way through nearly every correct answer with the finesse of a comedian.
Alex Trebek introduced the champion best: "He's got hair, he's got chutzpah, and broad-based knowledge. He's got quite the showman in him."
You can watch Rogers ham it up on 'Jeopardy!' tonight at 7pm EST.
I got to play Prey last Friday, from character selection screen to an hour later, when our time was up. My initial assessment from such a short time with the game can be summed up with a few movie and game references: it's like the original Alien met and fell in love with BioShock and then they played a little bit of Portal together.
You can watch as we're introduced to Morgan Yu — in my game a lady test subject aboard the Talos I space station — as I try to abide by the scientists' instructions. Things take a swift turn after my discovery of the Typhon aliens that have infested the space station, and I learn more and more about how I fit into this world and how large a threat we're actually faced with in Arkane Studios' take on a futuristic sci-fi setting.
You'll have to excuse my occasional fumbling as I adjusted to things like the controls and the functionality of the gloo gun.
A brand new anthem out of Detroit is underway and presented by Hip Hop icon Chuck D. This time Royce Da 5’9”, Obie Trice, Swifty McVay and Lazarus share the mic and deliver their personal life journey through their rhymes. Royce shares his struggle of dealing with alcoholism and jail. Obie Trice talks about the streets of Detroit and how one turns to selling drugs. Swifty opens up about the loathing he underwent trying to figure out if his talent would lead him to success or further self deprivation.
Lazarus finishes the song off with a ray of hope and explaining how the tough journey eventually will lead to some form of success. It’s a beautiful track and a great narrative that allows these four rappers from Detroit to come together. Lazarus is a noteworthy addition to the Detroit lineup as he hangs bar for bar with the best emcees of the city. The song is produced by Dub Muzik and appears on the mixtape “No Parachute.”
JOHANNESBURG, March 28 South African Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan said "let's wait and see" when asked about reports that President Jacob Zuma was set to remove him, as he arrived back from an investor roadshow in Britain on Zuma's orders.
Gordhan told reporters shortly after landing at Johannesburg's international airport that he was focused on restoring faith in Africa's most industrialised economy and had met with about 50 investors while in London.
On Monday, Zuma recalled Gordhan from the roadshow, fuelling lingering speculation of a cabinet reshuffle. South African assets, including the rand, have fallen sharply since Gordhan was told to return to South Africa. (Reporting by Nqobile Dludla and Olwethu Boso; Writing by Joe Brock; Editing by James Macharia)
Multiple senior Microsoft officials told me at the time that the issues were all Intel's fault, and that the microprocessor giant had delivered its buggiest-ever product in the "Skylake" generation chipsets. Microsoft, first out of the gate with Skylake chips, thus got caught up by this unreliability, leading to a falling out with Intel. Microsoft’s recent ARM push with Windows 10 is a result of that falling out; the software giant believes that Intel needs a counter to its dominance and that, as of late 2016, AMD simply wasn't up to the task.
Since then, however, another trusted source at Microsoft has provided with a different take on this story. Microsoft, I'm told, fabricated the story about Intel being at fault. The real problem was Surface-specific custom drivers and settings that the Microsoft hardware team cooked up.
"Architecture and design can mitigate climate impact while simultaneously reducing operating costs for building owners," says AIA President Thomas Vonier, FAIA, in a recently-released press statement issued in conjunction with Earth Day. ”We need the federal government to keep and even expand incentives that are already producing major advances in energy efficient design and cutting the carbon footprint of buildings."
The statement continues with eight principles geared towards how architects can mitigate the worst effects of climate change. It urges government bodies to act to conserve energy and reduce carbon emissions. It also notes the huge expansion of jobs (2.1 million from 2011-2014) and economic growth (more than $167 billion in GDP from 2011-2014) that’s already accompanied energy-conscious construction:
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Tennessee gubernatorial candidate Diane Black said pornography is the "root cause" of school shootings.
Black made the comments during a listening session about the spike in school shootings with a group of ministers in Clarksville, Tennessee.
"Pornography. It's available. It's available on the shelf when you walk in the grocery store. Yeah, you have to reach up to get it, but there's pornography there," she said.
When asked for a response, Black's office doubled down on the answer with the following statement:
"I think the context is pretty clear. Diane believes the breakdown of families and communities plays a significant role in instances of school violence. She believes one of the greatest dangers facing Tennessee is a loss of Christian values. As governor, she will fight to keep our values strong and our children safe. "
Black has served as a U.S. Representative in Tennessee since 2011.
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Neil Genzlinger of The New York Times called Mike Birbiglia’s recent show Thank God For Jokes “the best night I’ve spent in a theater in a very long time.” In The New One, the award-winning comedian approaches an entirely new subject in a new way with the same heart and humor we’ve come to expect. Do not miss the new one. It may be the best one.
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SHAFTSBURY, Vt. (AP) — The Robert Frost Stone House Museum is ready to reopen under new ownership.
The Friends of Robert Frost announced last September that it was donating the house, seven acres of property, and two barns to Bennington college.
It's due to open for the season on May 3.
The Benning Banner reports that Frost purchased the house in 1920 and lived there until 1929. He was living in the house when he won his first Pulitzer Prize, as well as when he composed many of his poems, including "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening."
Frost's house will remain open to the public but also will be incorporated into college programs and studies.
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Bologna, July 4 - A 45-year-old Italian man killed himself by shooting himself in the head with a 22-calibre pistol at Sasso Marconi near Bologna on Tuesday night, police said Wednesday. The man probably committed suicide because of money problems, police said.
ASPEN, Colo. (AP) – Police say a member of the Kennedy family was arrested after a bar fight in the tony resort town of Aspen.
Police say 22-year-old John Conor Kennedy was charged with disorderly conduct in the Dec. 29 scuffle. Kennedy is the oldest son of Robert Kennedy Jr., an environmental activist, and the grandson of Robert Kennedy.
Police say Kennedy and another man were fighting in the street and rolling around on the ground when officers tried to separate them. Officers reported seeing Kennedy punch the man in the head four or five times.
Kennedy allegedly struggled against an officer who was trying to restrain him before they both fell into a snowbank.
Kennedy claimed that he hit the man after he called his friend a homophobic slur.
It was unclear if Kennedy has an attorney who could comment on his behalf. A court appearance is set for Feb. 22.
Police have arrested two teenagers after two males were stabbed following a street brawl.
The incident took place on Lower Hall Street, with witnesses reporting seeing several youths fighting in the middle of the street.
The fracas left an 18-year-old man with a stab wound to the side of his head, and a 16-year-old boy was also stabbed under the arm.
The injured pair were both taken to hospital, where they are reported to be in a stable condition.
Officers from Merseyside Police described their injuries as being "consistent with a sharp weapon being used."
Two 16-year-olds from Huyton and Widnes were arrested on suspicion of assault.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or saw anything suspicious that could help is asked to contact 101 or the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously and for free on 0800 555111 or via their online form crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/give-information-online
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The RCMP in Manitoba have charged a woman inconnection with the 2016 death of an 18-year-old woman with severe autism who died in a foster home.
Lisa Marie Campbell, 26, of Winnipeg, was arrested Thursday. Police announced Monday she has been charged with manslaughter in the death of Lydia Whitford.
Whitford, who also had epilepsy and was non-verbal, had been living in a licensed foster home and was under the care of Sandy Bay Child and Family Services. On July 14, 2016, officers were called to the home, where they found Whitford’s body.
Officials initially believed Whitford had died of natural causes, but five months later, her death was ruled a homicide. It remains unclear what prompted that decision.
Whitford’s sister, Jessica Whitford, told CTV Winnipeg last December that she couldn’t understand why anyone would want to hurt Lydia.
Sandy Bay Child and Family Services closed the foster home after Whitford’s death and ordered a review.
DICKSON, Tenn. — Tennessee authorities say a sheriff's deputy has been fatally shot and a suspect believed to be "armed and dangerous" is still at large.
A Tennessee Highway Patrol spokesman told news outlets the suspect was involved in an altercation with the Dickson County deputy early Wednesday after a vehicle was reported stolen.
The Humphreys County Sheriff's Office identified the suspect as Steven Wiggins, who is described as a white male with balding brown hair.
March 30 Prometic Life Sciences Inc:
* Prometic Life Sciences Inc - entered into a binding memorandum of terms with Shenzhen Royal Asset Management to establish a joint venture
* Prometic Life Sciences Inc - prometic to own 75pct of joint venture following SRAM'S $33 million investment
* Prometic Life Sciences - to establish JV for development, manufacture and commercialization of PBI-4050, PBI-4547 and PBI-4425 in China
* Prometic Life Sciences - SRAM will provide $23 million in 2017, to secure an initial 17pct ownership of prometic chinaco
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Conyers III files lawsuit to have name placed on ballot
DETROIT (AP) — The son of former U.S. Rep. John Conyers is asking a judge to order that his name be placed on this summer's Democratic primary ballot.
The Detroit News reports John Conyers III filed a lawsuit Tuesday in Wayne County Circuit Court.
County Clerk Cathy Garrett ruled last week that Conyers III didn't have enough signatures to make it on the Aug. 7 ballot to fill out the final two months of his father's term or for the full term that starts in January.
The elder Conyers was first elected in 1964. The 89-year-old stepped down from his 13th Congressional District seat in December, citing health reasons, though several women who used to be on his staff had accused him of sexual harassment.
More than a dozen other candidates have filed to run for the office.
Kansas City-based heavy metal riff machine Hyborian have released a video for "Maelstrom", a track from their debut album, Hyborian Vol. 1, out now via Season Of Mist. Order the album here, and watch the new clip below.
Hyborian Vol. 1 was recorded by the band at their self-built studio, mixed by Justin Mantooth at Westend Studios, and mastered by Nick Zampiello at New Alliance East. It was originally released by the band (in conjunction with friends The Company KC) in March 2017 and tells the tale of an extra-dimensional, cloaked being called The Traveller.
Hyborian Vol. 1 tracklisting:
“As Above, So Below”
“Maelstrom”
“Blood for Blood”
“Dead Lies Dreaming”
“Ajna”
“Dross”
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Martin Bush - lead vocals, guitar
Ryan Bates - vocals, guitar
Justin Rippeto - drums
Anthony Diale - bass
The University of Wisconsin System’s Board of Regents has approved major changes to the processes used to hire some of their top administrators.
The changes, which were included in the state budget, were ratified Thursday during the board’s meeting at UW-Stout. The policy calls for the system to consider non-academic applicants for positions such as system president, along with campus chancellors and vice chancellors.
The hiring changes will also reduce the size of search committees from 17 members to 10, and release the names only the top two to three finalists for, rather than the current five.
System officials say the streamlined and expedited hiring process will also broaden the pool of applicants being considered, allowing the UW System to recruit from the private sector.
State public school Superintendent Tony Evers, who is seeking the Democratic nomination in the race for governor, was the only Regent to vote against the change – calling it a “solution in search of a problem.”
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - UPS says it is looking to hire 600 workers in central Ohio as it expands operations at its two local package hubs.
The company said Wednesday it is looking for a variety of positions including full-time, part-time and seasonal tractor-trailer drivers. Wages start at $10.35 per hour for package-handlers and $18.75 an hour for drivers.
The positions will be at its facilities in Columbus and Obetz. The company will host a job fair Sunday, June 3 at its Columbus location to help fill the positions.
UPS Inc. will hire more than 1,000 seasonal workers in the fall to help with the holiday shipping rush.
Data shows UPS currently has about 2,000 workers in central Ohio.
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Three prisoners killed in Khushab van attack
KHUSHAB: Three prisoners were killed and two policemen injured as prisoners van came under attack in Khushab Friday. The incident took place in Khushab when unidentified persons opened fire at a police van carrying prisoners resulting in the killing of three prisoners and injuring two policemen. The injured cops have been shifted to a hospital while bodies of victims would be handed over to the heirs after completing legal formalities.
Jackson Mayor Pete Muldoon's decision to remove President Trump's portrait from Town Hall and replace it with one of Chief Washakie has certainly elicited an enormous amount of commentary in its wake.
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Turkey will bid to host the Euro 2024 soccer tournament after three previous unsuccessful attempts, Turkish Football Federation head Yildirim Demiroren said on Wednesday.
The country previously made bids to stage the finals in 2008, 2012 and 2016.
"On this occasion we believe both as a management board and a country that we deserve to get it," Demiroren said at a meeting to announce the candidacy with sports minister Akif Cagatay Kilic.
Turkey will make its official application on 2 March, Demiroren added. UEFA will announce all 2024 bidders on 10 March and its decision on the winning bid in September 2018.
The Turkish federation chief highlighted the country's recent investments in stadiums as an asset to their bid.
"Turkey is the only example of a country in Europe or even the world which has made as many as 32 stadium investments in the last few years," Demiroren said.
(AP) - The Trump administration says it will continue much of the Obama administration's nuclear weapons policy, but take a more aggressive stance toward Russia.
It says Russia must be convinced it would face "unacceptably dire costs" if it were to threaten even a limited nuclear attack in Europe.
The sweeping review of U.S. nuclear policy does not call for any net increase in strategic nuclear weapons. That position stands in contrast to President Donald Trump's statement, in a tweet shortly before he took office, that the U.S. "must greatly strengthen and expand its nuclear capability until such time as the world comes to its senses regarding nukes."
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KUCHING, Jun 7 — The Sarawak Election Commission (EC) has reliable that 7 sets of assignment forms for a Pujut state by-election have been bought as during yesterday (June 6).
Sarawak EC executive Datuk Takun Sunggah, however, did not exhibit a identities of a buyers or parties involved.
“Four sets were bought in Miri while a remaining 3 sets were bought in Kuching,” he pronounced when contacted by Bernama today.
Nomination is on Jun 20 and polling on Jul 4.
The Pujut state by-election was called after a obligatory Dr Ting Tiong Choon of DAP was unfit as a member of a state public on May 12.
In a 11th state choosing hold on May 11 final year, Dr Ting won with a 1,759 opinion majority, defeating 3 other opponents namely Datuk Hii King Chiong (BN), Jofri Jaraiee (PAS) and Fong Pau Teck (Independent). — Bernama
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Blade Runner 2049 hits theaters on Friday, Oct. 6. The sci-fi thriller will serve as a distant sequel to the original "Blade Runner" film from 1982, in which a faction of advanced humanoid robots become murderous in their quest to increase their artificially-shortened life spans.
The robots, called replicants, are nearly indistinguishable from humans in every way except for their emotions. They're so similar that it takes special police officers called Blade Runners, played by Harrison Ford and Ryan Gosling, to administer a fictional Voight-Kampff test — not unlike a lie detector test for emotional responses — in order to tell them apart from real humans.
As real-world robotics becomes more and more advanced by the day, one might wonder how far off we really are from creating truly life-like, autonomous replicants. In order to do so, we'll need to sort out a few key aspects of robotics and artificial intelligence. Here's what we'd need to build a Blade Runner-like replicant.
U.S. stocks faded a bit from their record highs on Friday after telecom and energy stocks sank. The loss for the Standard & Poor's 500 index was small, but it was the first in nearly two weeks.
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The Standard & Poor's 500 index fell 2.74 points, or 0.1 percent, to 2,549.33.
The Dow Jones industrial average slipped 1.72, or less than 0.1 percent, to 22,773.67.
The Nasdaq composite added 4.82, or 0.1 percent, to 6,590.18.
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For the week:
The S&P 500 is up 29.97 points, or 1.2 percent.
The Dow is up 368.58 points, or 1.6 percent.
The Nasdaq is up 94.22 points, or 1.5 percent.
The Russell 200 is up 19.35 points, or 1.3 percent.
For the year:
The S&P 500 is up 310.50 points, or 13.9 percent.
The Dow is up 3,011.07 points, or 15.2 percent.
The Nasdaq is up 1,207.06 points, or 22.4 percent.
The Russell 200 is up 153.09 points, or 11.3 percent.
Media personality, Stephanie Coker who got married over the weekend took to her social media page to share more photos from the joyous event.
Recall that the media personality’s wedding was well attended by celebrities including Tiwa Savage, Tunji ‘TeeBillz’ Balogun, Ehiz, Toke Makinwa and others.
However, Tiwa Savage’s photo with her husband, TeeBillz at the event sparked major reactions in the media as it marked the first time the couple were seen together after the major online drama.
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Tim Hardaway Jr. scored 25 points, Dennis Schroder added 22 and the Atlanta Hawks scored the final 12 points of overtime to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 109-104 on Monday night. Dwight Howard added 19 points and 16 rebounds for the Hawks, who won their fifth straight against the Blazers.
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In this enhanced episode, Alaskans seize the last warm days to hunt and fish along the water’s edge.
The parents of Michael Kelleher, a 23-year-old Southborough man who had been missing since March, said his body was found in the Charles River Sunday morning.
“Sadly, Michael was claimed by the Charles River the night of his disappearance … this morning, the river gave him back to us,” said Kelleher’s father, Mike Kelleher Sr., in a Facebook posting. The post was shared by Lori Tavella Kelleher, Kelleher’s mother.
Around 9:10 a.m., a passerby spotted a body in the eastern end of the river, at the locks, said State Police spokesman Dave Procopio. The State Police Marine Unit recovered the body several minutes later.
Kelleher, a waiter at the Margaritas Mexican Restaurant in Northborough, was last seen leaving TD Garden after a Celtics game on March 29.
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Stuttgart: France's Caroline Garcia stunned Maria Sharapova 3-6, 7-6 (8/6), 6-4 on Tuesday to knock the five-time Grand Slam winner out in the first round of the Stuttgart Grand Prix.
Sharapova, ranked 41, reached the semi-finals a year ago when she made her return from a 15-month doping ban.
The Russian crowd favourite made just two unforced errors as she dominated the opening set before Garcia fought back to win in two-and-three-quarter hours.
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CLIO, SC (WBTW) – South Carolina Highway Patrol officials say a 2-month old baby and an 8-year-old died in a crash on Carolina Church Road Monday.
Cpl. Sonny Collins with the SC Highway Patrol says the one-car crash happened around 11:45 a.m. when a 2003 Infinity went off the left side of the road and hit a ditch.
There were four people in the car. The driver and a backseat passenger were taken to the hospital. A front seat and back seat passenger were killed in the accident.
Marlboro County Coroner Tim Brown identified the victims as 8-year-old Lekea Brewington and 2-month-old Latwain McLaughlin, both of Marlboro County. Their deaths have been ruled accidental and the coroner says both died of vehicle induced trauma.
The front seat passenger was wearing a seat belt and the back seat passenger was not, according to Cpl. Collins.
The crash is being investigated by the SC Highway Patrol.
On the surface, it seemed picture perfect: Charles and Diana , royal newlyweds, hidden away at the Scottish castle of Balmoral for their honeymoon. But for the newly-minted princess and her husband, it was troubled from the very start.
“I just had tremendous hope in me, which was slashed by day two,” Diana says in this exclusive clip from National Geographic’s Diana: In Her Own Words.
It wasn’t just the pressure from the press: Diana claims that Charles brought not one, not two, but eight Laurens van der Post novels, implying he’d rather read than spend time with his new wife.
“I remember crying my heart out,” she said. “I was so tired—for all the wrong reasons.”
The documentary, which airs tonight, uses the audio from the explosive Andrew Morton interviews—or, the secret tapes that Diana herself recorded and then passed on to the journalist—dubbed over rare archival footage to tell the story of Diana’s life, from her childhood to scandalous divorce.
MIAMI (AP) – Tropical Storm Gert continues to strengthen in the Atlantic Ocean, with swells expected to soon begin affecting portions of the U.S. East Coast.
The National Hurricane Center said Gert was centered about 455 miles (735 kilometers) west-southwest of Bermuda Monday evening and had maximum sustained winds of 70 mph (110 kph). It is moving north at 8 mph (13 kph).
Gert is expected to become a hurricane Monday night.
A gradual turn toward the northeast with an increase in forward speed is forecast for Tuesday night.
Swells generated by Gert will begin to affect portions of Bermuda and the U.S. East Coast – from North Carolina to New York – over the next couple of days.
The Hurricane Center says these swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions.
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ROME (AP) — Italian police have dismantled an international ring trafficking in what prosecutors allege are thousands of ancient artifacts illegally excavated in Sicily.
Maj. Luigi Mancuso, in Palermo for the Carabinieri paramilitary art squad, said Wednesday that investigators allege that the digs were commissioned by a London art dealer, William Veres, 64, who was served with an international warrant.
Twenty Italians were arrested in Italy, one in Spain, and one in Germany.
Mancuso said Veres had been arrested in 2017 in Spain in an unrelated investigation by the Carabinieri art experts.
Some 20,000 objects recovered included ancient coins, statues and pottery, as well as fake artifacts.
Police say many objects were smuggled into Germany, where they were falsely labeled as legitimate and offered by auction houses in Munich.
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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Police in West Lafayette are conducting a death investigation involving a Purdue University student.
According to the West Lafayette Police Department, police were called to the 108 S. River Rd. around 12:30 p.m. Sunday.
That’s where they found 20-year-old Dominic Crescencio Vargas. Police said Vargas was alive when emergency help arrived.
He later died, but investigators aren’t sure why. West Lafayette police said it’s possible he may have suffered a medical issue. An autopsy was scheduled for Tuesday.
According to Purdue spokesman Brian Zink, Vargas was a senior studying supply chain information and analytics in the Krannert School of Management. He is from San Jose, California.
Mindy Kaling back to work a month after giving birth “I think she can handle anything,” he said of Kaling juggling a baby and working.
The worst TV bombs of 2017 As we near the end of the calendar year, it’s time to reflect on the preceding 12 months in prime time — including shows that gave it their all but...
The head of Whitehall’s spending watchdog has taken the highly unusual step of publicly rebuking Work and Pensions Secretary Esther McVey about her response to its critical report on the roll-out of Universal Credit.
In an open letter to Ms McVey, Auditor General Sir Amyas Morse said that elements of her statement to Parliament on the report were incorrect and unproven.
He said it was “odd” that she had told MPs that the National Audit Office report did not take into account the impact of recent changes to the administration of the welfare benefit, when it had in fact been “fully agreed” by senior officials at the Department for Work and Pensions only days before.
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In its report on June 15, the National Audit Office (NAO) highlighted the hardship caused to claimants by delays in receiving payments under UC.
It concluded that the new system – being gradually introduced to replace a number of benefits – was “not value for money now, and that its future value for money is unproven”.
April 24 (Reuters) - Synovus Financial Corp:
* SYNOVUS FINANCIAL CORP SEES 2018 NET INTEREST INCOME GROWTH OF 11 PERCENT TO 13 PERCENT- SEC FILING
* SYNOVUS FINANCIAL CORP SEES 2018 NET CHARGE-OFF RATIO OF 15 TO 25 B.P.S
* SYNOVUS FINANCIAL CORP SEES 2018 SHARE REPURCHASES UPTO $150 MILLION Source text: (bit.ly/2HOB7VZ) Further company coverage:
April 10 Urban Edge Properties
* Urban Edge Properties acquiring $325 million, Seven Asset Portfolio
* Urban Edge Properties - entered a contract to acquire Seven Retail Assets for $325 million
* Urban Edge Properties - contributors are exchanging their property interests for about $127 million of UE operating partnership units valued at $27.02/unit
* Urban Edge Properties - UE will also assume $33 million of existing debt, issue approximately $117 million of non-recourse, secured debt
* Urban Edge Properties - UE will fund remaining $48 million in cash Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
One of the victims in Monday’s terror bombing under the Port Authority Bus Terminal is “angry” and on edge hours after the rush-hour attack, her family told The Post.
Alfonso Chavez, 42, said his sister Veronica Chavez, 45, was “steps away from the explosion” when suspect Akayed Ullah allegedly detonated a homemade pipe bomb inside an underground Port Authority passageway connecting subway lines.
“[It was] awful because she saw people fall to the ground. She saw dust everywhere. She saw people under debris. She’s nervous, she’s scared. Like everyone else, we’re angry,” Alfonso said.
Veronica and brother Juan Chavez, 40, were on their way to work at a Midtown factory when the blast struck, and the woman took the brunt of the blow, Alfonso said.
“My brother was behind her, but with my sister, she was a few steps away from the incident,” he said. “It’s sad that we have to go through this.”
Three victims were hurt, and so was Ullah. Veronica and Juan were being treated at Mt. Sinai West hospital.
KHUSHAB:-Three accused died while two policemen got injured when a police van came under attack here on Friday. According to media reports, incident took place in Khusab when unidentified persons opened fire at a police van, carrying prisoners. Resultantly three prisoners died and two policemen got gunshot wounds. According to police, the injured and dead bodies have been shifted to hospital.
BOSTON (AP) — Students who survived last month's shooting at a Florida high school that left 17 people dead are set to participate in a panel discussion at Harvard about guns.
The event Tuesday evening at Harvard Kennedy School's Institute of Politics will feature six students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland.
The students have become vocal advocates for stricter gun laws.
They say they're expecting more than 1 million people to participate in marches on Saturday in Washington and in other parts of the country calling for tougher firearms regulations.
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They've already helped lead rallies and lobbied lawmakers in Washington and Florida.
Tuesday's event will be streamed live on the institute's website .
DEMOCRATS’ 2011 NEW CIVILITY PLEDGE GOING SWIMMINGLY: Unhinged Rhetoric About ‘Nazis’ and Trump Derangement Syndrome Lead to Bloodshed.
On this week’s Shelf Discovery, Kristin ends up stuck in the story of the frog prince with a couple of adventurous siblings in the audio edition of Sarah Mlynowski’s Once Upon a Frog.
Title: Once Upon a Frog (Whatever After #8)
Author: Sarah Mlynowski
Runtime: 3 hours, 21 minutes
Publisher: Scholastic Audio
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While the percentage of Utah women in the workplace is only slightly below the national average, women in the Beehive State are exceptionally underrepresented in high-paying industries, according to Neylan McBaine, CEO of The Seneca Council. Though Utah is known for its rugged, outdoor beauty and booming economic growth, it's no secret the state is also home to religious, cultural, political and societal anomalies that have created a unique atmosphere in Utah, which may contribute to the underrepresentation.
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FORT MYERS, Fla. A Fort Myers-based company is creating bulletproof vests for dogs in police K-9 units across the country and giving them out for free.
The company, Survival Armor, is working with a Massachusetts nonprofit called Vested Interest In K9s to offer nearly 200 bulletproof vests this summer. Several will end up with agencies in Southwest Florida.
The vests are worth between $1,700 and $2,200, according to Cathy Lowe, Survival Armor executive vice president. The life of a police dog is worth even more, Survival Armor President Kurt Osborne said.
“Along with being a partner to a police officer, they are also a capital investment, so it’s very important to protect them,” Osborne said.
Law enforcement agencies can click here to apply to receive a vest.
Hamas on Monday blasted Palestinian Authority (PA) chairman Mahmoud Abbas, after he directly blamed the group for last week’s bomb attack against PA leader Rami Hamdallah in Gaza and threatened sanctions against them.
"This is an attempt to undermine the opportunity to achieve unity between Gaza and the West Bank. Abu Mazen is paving the way for chaos through which it will be possible to approve President Trump's plans and Israel's plans," the group said in comments quoted by Yediot Aharonot.
SEOUL—North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has decided not to launch a threatened missile attack on Guam, Pyongyang’s state media reported on Tuesday, but warned that he could change his mind “if the Yankees persist in their extremely dangerous reckless actions.”
The report, published early Tuesday, could help dial back tensions that had spiraled last week following an exchange of threats between North Korea and U.S. President Donald...
YEREVAN, APRIL 14, ARMENPRESS. Manchester United midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan was named best player of the Manchester United vs. Anderlecht in the Europa League quarter finals, UEFA reported.
Mkhitaryan scored in the 36th minute of the match.
The Armenian international has scored 4 goals in 7 Europa League matches.
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James Corden looks pretty good in primetime.
In his second Carpool Karaoke primetime special, Corden and The Late Late Show reran a few Carpool Karaoke segments, but the real stars of the night were a few brand new bits of musical insanity.
First, Corden and band leader Reggie Watts opened the show on a 10 p.m. CBS procedural before realizing that made no sense. That turned into a Bruno Mars-style number all about the show's visit to an earlier timeslot.
Then, we got a glorious new Crosswalk Musical, starring some of CBS' biggest talent. The Big Bang Theory's Kunal Nayyar, Young Sheldon's Iain Armitage, and Mom's Anna Faris and Allison Janney all joined Corden for a production of The Sound of Music, which took place exclusively in the crosswalk outside of CBS Television City.
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High-powered civil rights attorney Lisa Bloom held a press conference in Los Angeles on Monday with two women who shared their stories about allegedly having been raped and sexual assaulted by actor Steven Seagal, after coming forward with their accusations in a piece for The Wrap earlier this year. Previously, Bloom previously represented Bill O’Reilly’s accusers and more recently, Scott Baio’s Charles in Charge costars Nicole Eggert and Alexander Polinsky. Bloom also resigned as advisor for Harvey Weinstein not long after the sexual misconduct allegations went public.
During the press conference, actress Regina Simons alleged that Seagal had raped her when she was just 18-years-old on the set of the 1994 action film On Deadly Ground. She said that she had been lured to the actor’s house under the guise of a wrap party, but when she showed up quickly realized that was not the case:
Tel Aviv's Ichilov Hospital has published a statement denying rumors spread over the past few hours about the condition of businessman Shmuel Plato Sharon.
The hospital spokesman said, "Mr. Shmuel Plato Sharon is alive and not hospitalized and certainly did not die. This is a vicious rumor."
April 28 Bank Of Chongqing Co Ltd
* First quarterly results announcement for 2017
* Qtrly net interest income amounted to RMB2,027.67 million, representing an increase of rmb28.08 million or 1.4 pct
* Qtrly net profit RMB 1.09 billion versus RMB989.5 million
* As at March 31, 2017 non-performing loan ratio was 1.15 pct, representing an increase of 0.19 percentage point Source text (bit.ly/2pFoaoN) Further company coverage:
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LOS ANGELES — An adult film actress is suing President Donald Trump and wants a California judge to invalidate a nondisclosure agreement she signed days before the 2016 presidential election.
The lawsuit, filed Tuesday in Los Angeles, alleges the agreement is “null and void and of no consequence” because Trump didn’t personally sign it.
Stormy Daniels, whose real name is Stephanie Clifford, has claimed she had sex with Trump once and then carried on a yearslong platonic relationship. She has, through a lawyer, denied the two had an affair.
Trump’s attorney, Michael Cohen, has said he paid the porn actress $130,000 out of his own pocket as part of the agreement. He’s denied there was ever an affair.
The lawsuit also alleges that Cohen has tried to “intimidate Ms. Clifford into silence.”
Two children play in the surf on Mogadishu's Lido beach during Eid. Lido beach, once a no go area, has become one of Mogadishu's most popular attractions since Al Shabaab pulled out of the city in 2012.
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College football coaches are constantly thinking about recruiting, so much that a GQ profile once said Alabama's Nick Saban grumbled that a national championship cost him a week on the trail.
In the Big Ten, 12 schools are chasing a pair of powerhouses. The lifeblood of the sport is a complete effort of a given coaching staff, but it's a reflection of the head coach.
Let's remember one critical point before getting carried away: While recruiting is essential, it's also one part of a large process. Programs like Wisconsin and Michigan State are lauded for their ability to develop 3-star talent, and game-day execution is another topic. A low standing on this list doesn't make someone a bad coach.
Talent evaluation, sample size, personality, experience and yearly performance factored into the rankings. Long- and short-term class standings were also considered.
HOUSTON COUNTY: 11:27 AM Dothan - Houston County Emergency Management Director Chris Judah and members of the Dothan - Houston County EMA Staff are in the office and in the field working today. Judah and members of his staff are checking roads for any damage from the rain.
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New York City FC announced today that the Club has traded defender Frederic Brillant to D.C. United in exchange for $75,000 General Allocation Money and a 2018 International Roster Spot.
Brillant joined NYCFC from K.V. Oostende in January 2016 and has represented the Club on 58 occasions, scoring two goals.
A feature at the back for City alongside Maxime Chanot in the run to the MLS Cup Playoffs in 2016, he struck up another excellent partnership with Alexander Callens in the final third of the 2017 season to help seal back-to-back byes to the Conference semifinals.
Jamie’s wife Rebekah, 36, has been updating her 341,000 Instagram followers with her time in Russia recently as she supports her husband in the crowd.
Despite rumours the players are on a sex ban to concentrate on the games, Rebekah denied the claims and praised Gareth, 47, for allowing his team to have enough contact with their family.
In her column with OK! Magazine, she penned: “Gareth Southgate has been amazing with allowing the families and players lots of contact.
“There is no sex ban, but I think we’d struggle to do it anyway with the kids around - it wouldn’t work logistically!”
The former I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here contestant also admitted she was left cringing when she was called “the queen of the wives and girlfriends” recently.
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Adam Sandler is a very funny person who is very content to make un-funny movies. This is a fact, and if you haven’t seen Sandy Wexler, The Do-Over, or, bless your heart, The Ridiculous 6, you really don’t understand the depth of the humorlessness of his most recent output.
But what’s this? The trailer for The Week Of, starring Sandler and Chris Rock as two long-time friends whose children are getting married, came out this week, and, well, see for yourself:
Not bad, right? It’s directed by Robert Smigel, and it’s got Sandler regulars Steve Buscemi and Rachel Dratch as well. He’s about to start a second four-movie deal with Netflix–this is the last of the original deal–and if we’re lucky, they might be more like this than, say, this.
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LONDON May 2 The UK Serious Fraud Office (SFO) said on Tuesday it had charged logistics company F.H. Bertling Ltd and four people with conspiracy to commit or accept bribery in an investigation into a North Sea oil exploration project known as Jasmine.
The SFO alleged that Robert McNally, Georgina Ayres, Giuseppe Morreale, Stephen Emler and F.H. Bertling, the UK-based subsidiary of the German-headquartered Bertling Group, conspired together and with others to win or retain freight forwarding services contracts between January 2010 and May 2013.
Representatives for the company and the individuals have been told to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on May 19. (Reporting by Kirstin Ridley; Editing by Greg Mahlich)
Turner left Monday's contest against Oakland after being hit by a pitch on the left hand, Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Turner went down in pain after getting drilled on the hand and promptly left the game. The extent of his injury is unclear at this time, but more news should be released after further examination by the training staff.
A dive team has recovered the body of a man from a pond in the Des Moines suburb of Urbandale. Police were first called to the Extended Stay America hotel around 9 p.m. Saturday, where a man reported that his brother and another man had been swimming in the pond near the hotel when one of them went missing.
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The community at a Clearwater elementary school is grappling with the death of a Grade 3 student after they were killed in a vehicle accident Tuesday morning.
In a post on Rafter River Elementary School’s website, principal Lori Bradstock said the counsellors will be on hand for students Wednesday.
“We are deeply saddened by the loss of one of our students and extend our sincere condolences to the family,” she said.
She said while official details are not yet being released, pending notification of close family members, details were not shared with students Tuesday, but would be Wednesday.
“I realise that some of you may already have more information than what we have shared here so far, so please use your own discretion as a parent as to what you choose to share with your children,” she said.
Black Press Media has put calls into Clearwater RCMP but have not heard back.
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Music star-turned cleric, Emmanuel Okose, otherwise known as Soul E has released his prophecies for the year 2017. In his seven prophecies released on Sunday, the Abuja-based Man of God said President Buhari will complete his 8-year term in office. Read below… 1) Russia will face so many obstacles this year from different nations. It’s […]
Shares in sofa giant DFS tumbled more than 20pc in early trade after it issued a profit warning, saying that trading has “weakened beyond our expectation”.
The largest furniture manufacturer in Britain said it had been hit by “significant” declines in the number of people coming into its stores.
That decrease has caused a drop in customer orders, prompting the retailer to warn that its full-year profits would be below market expectations.
The stock crashed to 197p a share as investors absorbed the news.
DFS had already warned this year that the weaker pound was taking its toll on margins and that the softer market would have an impact in the second half of the year.
But it has now said that trading environment is worse than originally feared, as industry-wide uncertainty weighs on profits.
A new study says residents in 10 New Mexico counties must earn $15 an hour or more to rent a two-bedroom apartment without having to spend more than 30 percent of their income. Data released by an affordable housing advocacy group found that residents in Santa Fe County had to earn at least $20.15 an hour to afford a two-bedroom rental.
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Small Finance Banks That Offer Better FD Interest Rates Than SBI A one-year fixed deposit in State Bank of India (SBI) fetches an interest rate of 6.40%; here's what small finance banks offer.
Detroit Tigers pitching prospect Franklin Perez is expected to miss at least three months with a right lat strain.
The Tigers say Perez was injured in a minor league game Sunday. There is no surgery recommended at this point, but the recovery is expected to take a minimum of 12 weeks.
Perez, a 20-year-old right-hander, was acquired by Detroit in the trade that sent Justin Verlander to Houston last season. Perez went 6-3 with a 3.02 ERA across two levels of the minors last year. He made 10 starts at Class A and six at Double-A. Baseball America tabbed Perez as Detroit’s top prospect this off-season.
The rebuilding Tigers aren’t expected to contend this year, but Perez figured to be a prospect to watch, no matter where in Detroit’s system he ended up pitching.
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FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Prosecutors in the German city of Stuttgart are investigating two employees of auto components and technology firm Robert Bosch LLC in the U.S. on suspicion of being accessories to fraud in connection with manipulated diesel emissions in Fiat Chrysler vehicles.
Prosecutors said in a statement that the case involved Jeep Grand Cherokee and Ram 1500 models produced since 2014 with 3.0 liter diesel engines. The statement said that the vehicles had been found to have emission controls that turned off without any technical justification when the vehicles were not being tested.
Robert Bosch LLC is the U.S. division of Robert Bosch GmbH, based in Gerlingen, near Stuttgart. The statement said that the relevant acts contributing to fraud took place in the Stuttgart prosecutor's area of responsibility.
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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - The Virginia Beach School Board voted to get rid of the class ranking system for graduating seniors in a meeting Tuesday.
Instead, the Latin Honors System will be used.
Virginia Beach School Board votes to remove class rank for graduating seniors. The Latin Honors System will be used. https://t.co/xe83bo30Ds pic.twitter.com/Feh5RMKImE — Kim Cung (@KimCungTV) April 25, 2018
Some school board members said that because of academies and certain programs, some students can still get higher GPAs than others. Their reasoning is to make the system fair.
This is a developing story.
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Thomas, 27, is skating his third season with Fort Wayne and fourth as a pro. The winger currently leads the Komets with 25 goals, 37 assists and 62 points.
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Ric Flair, the consensus greatest pro wrestler of all time, was hospitalized over the weekend. While his representatives initially said he was in the hospital for “routine monitoring,” they later asked for “prayers and positive energy,” as Flair was dealing with “tough medical issues.” On Monday, news broke that Flair had been placed in an induced medical coma and was being prepared for surgery.
Those select few in the know who were talking about Flair confirmed that his condition was quite serious, and many of his peers asked fans to send support and positive vibes. The specifics of Flair’s condition or what surgery he was undergoing are still not being disclosed, but it is clear that there is significant concern from all parties with knowledge of the situation.
On Monday night, Flair’s representatives announced that the WWE Hall of Famer is out of surgery, that the surgery was not heart-related, and that there is still “a long road ahead” for his recovery.
Boyd recorded an assist in 11:35 of ice time during Sunday's 6-3 loss to the Flyers.
Boyd's milestone point came in his fifth NHL game as he has been pressed into service while Evgeny Kuznetsov (upper body) is on the injured list. The 24-year-old has been a very productive scorer in recent seasons with AHL-Hershey, including a 63-point campaign in 2017-18 and could be getting an audition for a full-time NHL role in the near future. Anchoring the third line with Brett Connolly and Jakub Vrana, the sixth-round pick from the 2011 NHL Entry Draft doesn't hold much fantasy value in standard formats at this time.
Normally open at 7:30 a.m. and closed at 2 after lunchtime, Parchies is keeping it's doors open for the dinner crowd this week. "At Hanover they're having a basketball tournament and so we thought we could stay open later, we could feed the kids and give them a little big of a discount," said assistant manager Nick Wishon.
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Gaurang Shah of Geojit BNP Paribas told CNBC-TV18, "From the levels of Rs 800-900 Bharat Financial Inclusion has corrected to sub Rs 600 and has then recovered. The management was telling that the entire impact of demonetisation /now remonetisation is working out as per their anticipation and expectation and our sense is that though there has been some hurdles in terms of collections but their collections has been going up steadily over the last week or a fortnight.""However, our sense is that even if one has got in at higher, hold on to it. If one has investible amount given the correction there, right now it's close to Rs 600, it becomes advisable to average some quantity, 25-50 percent, whatever appetite one has and hold on to it from a long-term point of view. We are quite sure that these difficult times will be a thing of the past and with the kind of efforts that the management is putting in, earnings visibility will throw in positivity," he added.
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ST. LOUIS, MO — Hidden Figures, the inspiring hit film based on the true story of three amazing African American women who played a major role launching NASA Astronaut John Glenn into orbit is being shown at Washington University free of charge. On The Pulse of St. Louis, learn when you can see the film and why the women whose lives are depicted in the movie are American treasures.
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CAMPBELL RIVER, B.C- Another wildfire has been located in the North Island region.
The fire is burning near the Strathcona Dam, west of Campbell River.
According the BC Wildfire Service, the fire is 0.01 hectares in size and it’s status of control is “new”.
The Coastal Fire Service was unable to provide any information about the fire, but we will update as information becomes available.
DETROIT (AP) - Detroit Tigers pitching prospect Franklin Perez is expected to miss at least three months with a right lat strain.
The Tigers say Perez was injured in a minor league game Sunday. There is no surgery recommended at this point, but the recovery is expected to take a minimum of 12 weeks.
Perez, a 20-year-old right-hander, was acquired by Detroit in the trade that sent Justin Verlander to Houston last season. Perez went 6-3 with a 3.02 ERA across two levels of the minors last year. He made 10 starts at Class A and six at Double-A. Baseball America tabbed Perez as Detroit's top prospect this offseason.
The rebuilding Tigers aren't expected to contend this year, but Perez figured to be a prospect to watch, no matter where in Detroit's system he ended up pitching.
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Meghan Markle is set to become a royal princess and now she’ll be a godmother too!
Sources tell OK! Magazine that Duchess Kate, whose third child is due to arrive in April, has asked Harry’s fiancé be godmother. “She and Meghan get along so well already and Kate knew wants her to know how loved she is by the family,” a palace insider says. “It’s such a big honor – and Harry was overjoyed by the gesture too!”
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Winning lottery ticket sold in York County Someone bought a winning lottery ticket worth $185,292 in York County, according to the Pennsylvania Lottery. Check out this story on eveningsun.com: http://on-ydr.co/2oPHHBU Two winning Treasure Hunt tickets were sold, and the winners will split the record jackpot of more than $370,000.
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“With trust and believe, be the David who came from the bush to rescue his people from the hands of Goliath."
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CHICOPEE, Mass. (Mass Appeal) – We all know the benefits of cleaning out the closet, but did you know that it’s equally important to clear out unwanted thoughts from your mind? Shira Block from ShiraBlock.com shared five steps to help de-clutter your mind.
5 Steps to De-clutter the Mind
1. Identify a thought that produces unfavorable emotions.
2. Stop the repetitive process before the thought creates the emotion.
3. Replace the old thought with a life-affirming one.
4. Bookend the thought, morning and night.
5. Think it often until it becomes a habit.
Watch local schools and groups recite the Pledge of Allegiance during 33 WYTV Daybreak between 5 a.m. and 7 a.m. with Len Rome and Jim Loboy.
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Tennessee forward intended to go to work immediately for next season and doesn’t want to feel this way again
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A man is dead after a motorcycle crash on Ferry Dr. near Meadowlawn St. in Bridge City Wednesday night.
The motorcycle was traveling southbound on Ferry and when a Jeep SUV traveling northbound attempting to turn onto Meadowlawn struck the motorcycle, according to first responders.
The Elderly male driving the motorcycle was alive and taking to first responders, but later died on-scene. Officials think he may have suffered underlying medical issues that lead to his death, compounded my his injuries.
The person in the Jeep was not seriously injured.
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National scoring leader Kelsey Plum had 29 points, Chantel Osahor added 18 points and 18 rebounds, and No. 10 Washington beat Sunday 1. UConn did not play.
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Deputies: Car crashes into sheriff's office substation
PEMBROKE PARK, Fla. (AP) — Florida deputies didn't have far to travel when responding to a car wreck because it crashed into a sheriff's office substation.
A Broward Sheriff's Office news release says the crash occurred shortly before noon Monday at the agency's South Broward district office in Pembroke Park.
Deputies say a woman smashed her car into the office's community service room and a fire erupted inside the vehicle.
A worker who was painting inside the office helped the woman out of the car. Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue transported the woman to a Hollywood hospital with third-degree burns.
A sheriff's office employee who hurt herself while evacuating was also hospitalized as a precaution.
Officials weren't immediately naming the driver or what caused the crash.
Bangor Police Confirm Weekend Shooting Is a Homicide
Bangor police have confirmed Sunday’s shooting on Ohio St. is considered a homicide.
36-year-old Terrance Durel Sr. of New Orleans died at a hospital last night.
Around 3 p.m. Sunday, neighbors reported hearing gun shots and then seeing an SUV drive away in the area of Highland Ave. and Ohio St. toward Cottage St.
Here’s what a neighbor who saw the fallout yesterday had to say.
“It was very chaotic. I don’t think anybody really has anything to worry about. I just think it was an issue between a man and a woman – a family. I think it was a family issue,” said a neighbor who saw the fallout after she heard the gunshots.
Police were back on the scene Monday.
They say there is no danger to the public, but they are asking anyone with information to call them at 947-7384.
If you’d like to remain anonymous, dial ext. 6 after that number.
On April 21, 2018, Eunice Dubin (nee Cohen), beloved wife of the late Leon Dubin; devoted mother of David (Susan) Dubin, Lynn Reisman (Jerry Bowman); dear sister of Jerry (Susan) Cohen and (the late Barbara Caplan Cohen); adoring grandmother of Matthew (Kelsey) Dubin, Stuart Dubin, Patricia Reisman and Rachel Reisman; loving daughter of the late Samuel and Pauline Cohen; also survived by a loving and devoted caretaker Martina Trogden and cherished godmother of Marc Silverman. Funeral services and interment will be held at Baltimore Hebrew Cemetery, Berrymans Lane, on Monday, April 23, at 4 p.m. Please omit flowers. Contributions in her memory may be sent to The Associated: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore, 101 W. Mt. Royal Ave., Baltimore, MD 21201. In mourning at 2105 B Woodbox Lane (The Falls), Baltimore, MD 21209, Monday and Tuesday.
Firefighters were dispatched at 11:30 a.m. to 6710 S.E. Tater Peeler Road. They arrived to find flames coming through the roof of the single-story home.
“Crews initiated a fast offensive attack on the fire, knocking it down and saving the structure,” said WEMA director Joey Cooper.
Cooper said the home’s interior suffered heavy fire and smoke damage. No one was home at time of fire, and no injuries were reported.
An investigation remained ongoing as to the cause of the fire.
In addition to WEMA firefighters, Wilson County sheriff’s deputies and Rehab 23 volunteers also assisted.
The Latest on a Hawaii man charged with murder after police found his mother’s body parts in a freezer (all times local): 12:50 p.m.
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Traditional artillery salutes at Tower Bridge and in Hyde Park in London have taken place to mark the arrival of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's third child.
Bells were also rung at Westminster Abbey to celebrate the birth of the new prince.
Texas center Kelsey Lang (40) reacts she scored against Central Arkansas during a first-round game in the NCAA women's college basketball tournament, Friday, March 17, 2017, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
The Dallas Wings have signed former Texas center Kelsey Lang and former BYU forward Kalani Purcell to training camp contracts, the team announced on Monday.
The 6-foot-5 Lang was made the All-Big 12 honorable mention team this season after she averaged 9.3 points, 7.6 rebounds and 2.3 blocks per game. Purcell, a junior college transfer, averaged a double-double as a senior and won the WCC Defensive Player of the Year award.
The two additions will have a tough road to making the Wings' opening day roster. Dallas has 12 players with guaranteed contracts, meaning one of the training camp signees will have to outperform a veteran to make the roster.
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late of Jonestown, Carrick Beg, Carrick-on-Suir
Reposing at his residence on Friday evening from 5.00pm to 8.00pm
Funeral mass on Saturday in St Molleran’s Church at 2.00pm
Followed by burial in St Mary’s Cemetery.
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Last-second shot wins game for Maize
Maize’s Chase Schreiner’s last-second shot gives the Eagles the win over Derby 61-59 on Friday, Dec. 8, 2017. (Video courtesy of Dan Loving)
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Busy weekend? You may have missed some big stories over the last few days .
All eyes were on St James’ Park on Sunday for the return of Premier League football to Newcastle .
Here we recap the latest from ChronicleLive.
There have been further updates on the gas explosion at a house in Sunderland and a last-minute replacement for the main slot at the Party in the Park festival.
Breaking news stories from Gateshead and Northumbria, where a police appeal into an assault launched, also made the headlines.
Take a minute to catch up on what you need to know from the weekend with our video recap.
A tall blue ceramic fish tail by Liz Fletcher has beautiful blue petals of ceramic water splashing alongside it. This is just one of the pieces that will be featured in the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen Meredith Gallery's exhibit "Off the Hook…a Fish Perspective" from June 1-30. (Courtesy photo)
Titleist AVX Ball Review - We test the new AVX ball up against Pro V1 and Pro V1x to see how the feel and performance compares
It's only one game, but the feel good factor is high at Manchester United.
Jose Mourinho 's men went top of the embroynic table after putting four goals past West Ham, and two new summer signings shone at Old Trafford.
Romelu Lukaku scored twice on his home debut for the club, while Nemanja Matic was Man of the Match and had many fans, pundits and managers questioning exactly why Chelsea sanctioned his sale.
In transfer news, Anthony Martial is still being linked with a move away but it would be a surprise to see him leave before the end of the window.
Ivan Perisic continues to interest United but Inter Milan are confident he will stay and extend his contract. Antoine Griezmann is back in the headlines but Atletico's transfer ban remains the big obstacle.
So will United add a fourth player? The transfer window closes in two weeks' time.
Stick with us today for all the news and updates from Old Trafford LIVE.
May 3 Standard Motor Products Inc
* Standard Motor Products Inc announces first quarter 2017 results and a quarterly dividend
* Q1 earnings per share $0.74 from continuing operations excluding items
* Q1 earnings per share $0.70 from continuing operations
* Q1 sales $282.4 million versus I/B/E/S view $266.6 million
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.64 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Will be relocating balance of Grapevine, Texas, operation to Reynosa, Mexico
* Standard motor products-previously announced relocation of electronics plant in Orlando, Florida, to facility in independence, Kansas, to be complete by mid-2018
* Sets quarterly dividend of $0.19per share Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
* * * * * Ready to move in Brand New Following floor plan PUD in North San Gabriel!!!! * * * * * * total of 10 Units. It is conveniently located next to the city Arcadia and San Marino . Short distance to Huntington Drive, 99 Ranch Market, Vons, Trader Joes and other major supermarkets, Westfield Santa Anita Shopping Mall and Race track. Low HOA and lots of common area space for comfort within the community.
(CNBC) — Surprise firings, criminal investigations and vague statements that have world leaders scratching their heads has turned President Donald Trump’s administration into political theater.
And the media – one of Trump’s favorite go-to targets- is reaping the benefits. Experts expected media ratings to normalize after the election when the NFL and other popular TV shows started to air. That’s clearly not the case.
New York Times subscription revenue grew to more than $1 billion in 2017. It wasn’t even affected by Donald Trump’s constant criticism, including cancelling a meeting with the publication because he called their tactics of changing interview rules “not nice.”
Marathon man sustains mysterious injury
A Marathon man sustained a serious injury to his neck on June 4, and detectives are attempting to determine what may have happened.
The incident has resulted in numerous rumors that detectives have been following up on as they are reported, according to Monroe County Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman Becky Herrin.
So far, Detective Amanda Coleman has confirmed Jeffre...
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There’s been much debate about whether the van attack that has left Toronto in tears was terrorism — or not.
So far it doesn’t appear that suspect Alek Minassian, 25, was driven by the typical reasons for terrorism. Nor did he apparently belong to any terror-affiliated groups.
But if terror is designed to terrify, Minassian — charged with 10 counts of first-degree murder and 13 counts of attempted murder — succeeded.
Toronto Sun Editor-in-Chief Adrienne Batra asks National Comment Editor Anthony Furey if the attack was terrorism.
“You bet it was,” Furey said. “It may not fit the typical definitions of terrorism defined by the criminal code. But this is a guy who took this straight from the terror extremists’ playbook.”
Can has entered the final year of his contract and is yet to reach an agreement over an extension.
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has expressed his desire to keep hold of Can and is understood to be still hopeful of convincing the Germany international to sign.
But Juventus have a strong interest in the 23-year-old, who can talk to foreign clubs in January about signing for them.
United look set to be in the market for a midfielder next summer with Michael Carrick and Ander Herrera’s contracts terminating at the end of the season.
Hoover was recalled from Triple-A Reno on Monday, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.
With David Peralta landing on the paternity list, Hoover was summoned back to the big club to offer some bullpen depth. The 30-year-old owns a 4.82 ERA and 2.07 WHIP through 28 major-league innings this season, so he probably won't see anything other than lower-leverage situations. He'll likely head back to the minors once Peralta returns.
March 30 Golden Star Resources Ltd:
* Co's unit has signed a commitment letter for a $25 million secured loan facility with Ecobank Ghana Limited
* Golden Star Resources Ltd - Golden Star enters into financing facility
* Golden Star Resources Ltd - anticipates that any drawdowns from facility would be used for general working capital purposes
* Golden Star Resources- interest on amounts drawn under facility would be payable monthly at three month LIBOR plus a spread of 8.0% payable in arrears Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Police are seeking a Compton man in the shooting of a Los Angeles man on the 1000 block of West Grand Avenue in Pomona. (Google Earth)
Police are seeking a suspect in a Sunday evening Pomona shooting that left one man in critical condition.
Rafort Green, 38, of Compton got into an argument with 27-year-old Frederick Johnson of Los Angeles about 4:40 p.m. in the 1000 block of West Grand Avenue, according to a news release from the Pomona Police Department.
The argument allegedly escalated into a physical altercation, and police say Green pulled out a gun and shot Johnson before fleeing the scene in a gray 1998 Ford Crown Victoria, the release says.
Johnson was hospitalized, and as of early Monday morning, he was in critical but stable condition.
Police are seeking Green, and anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact the Pomona Police Department at 909-620-2085.
Environment Minister Nick Smith says New Zealand is doing okay on waste management, with 97 per cent of households in kerbside recycling schemes.
The high amount of landfill waste produced in Auckland and Christchurch is sparking calls for better regulation.
In Christchurch, 14.3 per cent of all household rubbish ends up in landfills, and in Auckland it's 17 per cent - that's 800 kilos of rubbish per person.
However, the worst contributors are the demolition, building, and construction sectors, dumping nearly 80 per cent of all landfill waste in both Auckland and Christchurch.
"Ultimately, the most powerful tool in the toolbox is to have legislation, there's no two ways about it," Auckland University expert Bodo Lang told 1 NEWS.
He says New Zealand's clean green image is absolutely critical to the country's success, and we're not doing enough to future proof the environment.
However, the Government disagrees, saying it's working with industry to find manageable solutions.
Jones was a force in Tuesday's 89-74 summer league win over the Lakers, posting 21 points (8-14 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-9 FT), five rebounds, one assist, three steals and four blocks across 22 minutes.
Jones has looked a step ahead of his competition in both summer league contests so far, combining for 45 points on 15-of-28 shooting from the field. In addition to his offensive explosion, Jones also stepped up on the other side of the ball Tuesday, swiping three steals and swatting a team-high four blocks. After playing last season on a two-way deal, Jones was upgraded to a two-year, $3.16 million contract this offseason, so he should be on the active roster for much of the upcoming season. If the Heat continue to give Jones a full workload during summer league, expect more full stat lines like Tuesday's showing.
Brett Gardner saved Blake Parker, who saved Dellin Betances. They all saved Joe Girardi. It is turning into that kind of stretch run for the Yankees — inexplicable. Which is...
Plan to Alter Confederate Monument on Pause in Demopolis
by George McDonald
From the West Alabama Newsroom–
Demopolis city leaders have asked for an opinion from the Attorney General about their plans to repair a damaged Confederate monument.
The monument to the Confederate war dead in downtown Demopolis was damaged after a police officer ran into it with his car.
City leaders voted to repair and alter the monument as a memorial to the dead from all wars.
They decided to contact the Attorney General before moving forward with repairs after the passage of the Alabama Memorial Preservation Act.
“The law was passed after the committee decision was rendered and the city council voted on it, so you would think that would hold, but we just want to make sure before we go out and spend the citizen’s money,” said Mayor John Laney.
Laney said the repair of the monument will be paid for by the city’s insurance carrier.
The Congress party's candidate from the Bayad Assembly Constituency for the Gujarat Assembly elections 2017 is Dhavalsinh Zala.
Bayad is one of the 182 assembly constituencies of Gujarat. It is located in Aravalli district.
The constituency will have 299 polling stations. In 2012 assembly polls, the number of electors for this seat was 2,09,088.
Mahendrasinh Vaghela of Indian National Congress won the seat in 2012 assembly elections with 74646 votes.
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A man has been arrested by the police from the city’s Basti Malook area for drowning her differently-abled daughter in a canal, on Monday. According to the police, Riaz, a father of four, said that after his wife passed away six months ago, it had become difficult for him to take care of her visually-impaired and physically challenged daughter. Police have quoted accused Riaz’s statement in the FIR, filed by the child’s paternal grandfather.—INP
Lego has opened a new interactive museum in Denmark, and it's full of 25 million Lego bricks. The play house is designed to look like 21 giant versions of the blocks the company is famous for.
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Ten people have been confirmed dead and scores injured in a tragic accident at Emali along the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway.
The horror accident happened on Wednesday morning when a bus headed to Nairobi burst into flames after colliding with a truck.
Nine people were burnt to death according to police reports while several are still missing.
Those injured were rushed to the Sultan Hamud and Kilome Hospitals.
Makueni County Commissioner, Mohammed Maalim, confirmed the deaths and described the accident as a nasty one as the 50 seat bus was reduced to…
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Demetrius Herndon, 19, of Detroit, was charged in connection with shoplifting at a store in Troy. (WDIV)
TROY, Mich. - A 19-year-old man was charged in connection with an attempted robbery at a department store in Troy and officers allegedly found a knife on him while transporting him to jail.
Demetrius Herndon, Detroit, was charged with second-degree retail fraud and resisting a police office.
According to police, Herndon tried to steal nearly $450 worth of merchandise from Macy’s Department Store at the Somerset Collection at about noon on March 9.
Herndon was taken into custody and officers noticed Herndon making suspicious movements while handcuffed in the back of the patrol car.
The officer stopped the vehicle and allegedly found a knife in the suspect’s hand. The knife was described as a fixed blade about six and a half inches long.
Police said Herndon surrendered the knife and he was taken to jail.
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Ari Melber, MSNBC chief legal correspondent, talks with Rachel Maddow about the legal implications of the revelation that Donald Trump is being investigated for obstruction of justice for firing James Comey over the Russia investigation.
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A man has been reportedly injured in Brighouse following an alleged attack involving a weapon and led to armed police being called to an address in Wyke.
Officers were called to St John Street, off Gooder Lane, in Rastrick at about 2pm on Sunday following an alleged armed attack in which one person was wounded.
Enquiries by police officers saw armed police attend an address in Angus Avenue, Wyke later that day.
The road was cordoned off as a combination of marked and unmarked police cars attended.
The force helicopter was called out as police descended on St John Street.
Enquiries are still ongoing into the incident.
(AP) — It didn’t take Claude Julien long to find another job. Unfortunately for Michel Therrien it’s at his expense.
Montreal has suddenly fired Therrien and replaced him with Julien who was fired as Bruins coach a week ago.
The move comes as the Canadiens continue to lead the Atlantic Division by six points. But Montreal is a league worst 1-5-1 since the start of February.
Therrien was in his fifth season of his second tour of duty as Canadiens coach and had three playoff appearances with a trip to the 2014 Eastern Conference final.
They missed the playoffs last season after goaltender Carey Price injured his knee in November.
Julien returns to Montreal, where he coached from 2003-2006. He won the Stanley Cup with the Bruins in 2011 and was the longest-tenured coach in the NHL until last week.
The Habs first game under Julien will be Saturday at home against Winnipeg.
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× Musician Mike Doughty: “Chicago and I have a long and loving relationship that I am glad continues”
Mike Doughty, singer-songwriter, author and former frontman for the 90’s band Soul Coughing, joins Justin to talk about his career, how his music evolves from one album to the next, his life being a touring musician, how compulsive behavior can be harnessed for good, being able to separate bad times in his life from the great songs in his arsenal, his latest record, “The Heart Watches While The Brain Burns” and his show this weekend at Lincoln Hall.
Follow Justin on Twitter and give him a like on Facebook. The Download with Justin Kaufmann airs Monday through Friday from 7 pm to 11 pm on @WGNRadio
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The new album is set to hit stores on February 2nd and the new video can be streamed here. Frontman Biff Byford had this to say about the story behind the song, "The song tells the story of Saxon's very first tour in 1979 with Motörhead. I want people to get a flavor of what it was like in the UK in 79/80 for Saxon and Motörhead at the start of the 80s musical revolution."
He also said this of the forthcoming record, "This is album 22, and it's called Thunderbolt. It's a Storming Smashing Thundering collection of tracks we've been crafting with Producer,Andy Sneap and it's finished and ready to be unleashed. Stand clear and fasten your seat belts!"
The band has also announced that they will be launching a European tour and a North American trek with Judas Priest so support the new album. See the dates for the latter and the record's tracklisting - here.
× Comedian Ralphie May found dead after cardiac arrest
LAS VEGAS, NV. – Comedian Ralphie May was found dead Friday morning in Las Vegas, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
May had been battling pneumonia, which forced him to cancel dates over the last month. Earlier Friday morning, his body was found at a private residence in Las Vegas, his manager told The Hollywood Reporter.
The cause of death is cardiac arrest, she said.
May was 45 years old.
May rose to stardom after he finished in second during the first season of Last Comic Standing in the early 2000s.
The comic was in the middle of a nationwide tour.
May is survived by his wife, Lahna Turner, and two children.
The Wichita Falls Police Department is seeking your help in locating a wanted fugitive.
28-year-old Ashley Lorraine Donathan is sought on a charge of endangering a child. Donathan is described as a white female, 5 feet 5 inches tall, weighing 120 pounds. She has brown hair and brown eyes.
Donathan should be considered armed and dangerous. If you have any information on the location of this fugitive, please call Crime Stoppers 24 hours a day at 940-322-9888. If you are calling from outside of the Wichita Falls area call 1-800-322-9888.
You never have to give your name and if your information leads to the arrest of the fugitive, you can earn a reward of up to $500.
Three men were shot and killed during an auto racing event on Sunday, a Wisconsin sheriff said.
Kenosha County Sheriff David Beth said authorities responded to the Great Lakes Dragaway in Union Grove around 7 p.m. after receiving reports about shots being fired.
The three men were shot by another man at point-blank range near a food vendor, Beth said at a news conference Sunday night. No suspects were arrested and no one else was injured.
"They have no idea what happened, what caused this," the sheriff said after getting a statement from friends of the victims.
Two of the men died at the scene, and the third died while being transported to a hospital. Beth said at least two of the men were from Aurora, Illinois.
The sheriff's office estimated that more than 5,000 people were at the raceway for an event known as "Larry's Fun Fest." The track's website shows the event included drag racing, tailgating, live entertainment and a car show.
Union Grove is about 25 miles south of Milwaukee.
Are you and your loved one up to date on recommended legal documents?
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By Gbenga Oke "The two most important days in our life are the day you are born and the day you find out why" - Mark Twain W hen Dakuku Adolphus Peterside was born in Biriye, Opobo Kingdom on December 31, 1970 to the family of Senibo Adolphus Peterside, little did the family envisage he will grow to become one of the foremost sons of the Opobo/Nkoro and Rivers State at large. Peterside, who started his career at the popular Okrika Grammar School, OGS, attended University of Science and Technology, Port-Harcourt.
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The ancient made new
Filled with mystery and intrigue, the ancient pyramids of Egypt have inspired modern day knock-offs erected from glass and steal in lieu of the traditional quarried stone.
Geometric similarities aside, you'll be hard-pressed nowadays to find a pyramid that's primary use is as a very large tomb. (The term is used here to refer to monumental, pyramid-shaped structures influenced by the Great Pyramids of Egypt. However, modest, Egyptian Revival-style mausoleums can be found in numerous older cemeteries.)
These modern-day behemoths are employed as architectural statement pieces when a maximum amount of open floor space — and, in some cases, natural daylight — is needed. Shopping malls, casinos and sports arenas, like the Memphis Pyramid (pictured), are also obvious shoo-ins for the pyramid treatment although some are used for more specialized needs.
While not as rich in history as their counterparts lining the Nile, the following modern-day pyramids are each fascinating in their own ways.
According to a BMG Research poll the Conservatives under Theresa May are on 42 per cent while Labour has plunged to 39 per cent after a post election blip put Mr Corbyn’s extreme Left party ahead.
The poll comes after Mr Corbyn - a well known pacifist who once proclaimed that he wants to abolish the army - declined to attend the 100 anniversary commemorations of the Battle of Passchendaele in Belgium.
The snub was widely seen as an insult to the memory of almost half million British and allied troops who gave their lives defending democracy in Europe.
Colin Tighe and other cast members rehearse a scene from Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" Monday, June 20, 2016 in Carey Park.
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The mother of a teen who sparked the push to pass “Dillon’s Law” in Wisconsin says she’s hopeful it will help save more lives.
Governor Scott Walker on Monday signed the legislation, which allows trained individuals to carry and administer an EpiPen injection in case of severe allergic reactions.
Angel Mueller is the mother of Dillon, who died three years ago at the age of 18 after suffering an allergic reaction to a bee sting. She called Monday’s signing part of a promise she made while watching Dillon receive CPR. “I told myself that I was going to do everything in my power to make a difference,” she said. “I did it…we did it.”
Mueller says plans on taking Dillon’s Law to the national level, which she hopes will prevent other families from going through the same tragedy her family experienced.
The signing was held at Mishicot High School…the same place Dillon’s wake was held.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Millions of workers at small businesses will be distracted in the coming months by a series of big sporting events: the Super Bowl, Olympics, NCAA basketball and World Cup soccer.
Some company owners realize that trying to eliminate sports talk or forbidding staffers to watch games is demoralizing and also difficult to achieve. So as long as there isn't too much Monday morning quarterbacking or time spent in front of the office TV, bosses will go easy on fans.
Some companies are even more understanding; it's OK there for staffers to watch games in break rooms, and some owners even run office pools without cash prizes. One owner says he'll encourage his crew to stop work during the final minutes of televised NCAA games.
A gang that had robbed a string of ATMs in northern Greece was unraveled on Wednesday in Kilkis by police who arrested three foreign nationals – a 40-year-old man and two women aged 30 and 25.
According to the investigation, the gang had been active for 18 months and robbed a total of 24 cash machines in Kilkis, Ioannina, Serres, Drama, Kavala and Thessaloniki, making off with more than 29,000 euros.
Police said they are looking for more gang members.
An Algerian court on Tuesday sentenced a Liberian national of Lebanese origin to death and another seven African nationals from Guinea and Mali to 10 years in prison over espionage for Israel, the Turkish Anadolu news agency reported, citing an Algerian judicial source.
The eight were arrested in an operation carried out by the Algerian police in 2015 in the city of Ghardaia, 600 kilometers south of Algiers, and found with documents and communications equipment related to espionage for Israel, said the source, who spoke on condition of anonymity.
TORONTO — A man accused of driving a van into pedestrians along a stretch of a busy Toronto street has been charged with 10 counts of first-degree murder.
Alek Minassian, of Richmond Hill, Ont., is also facing 13 counts of attempted murder.
The 25-year-old appeared in a packed Toronto courtroom this morning clad in a white jumpsuit and only spoke his name during the brief hearing.
Police arrested Minassian less than half an hour after the incident, which took place at 1:30 p.m. on Monday.
April 23 (Gracenote) - Result from the Fed Cup World Group Semifinal match between U.S. and Czech Republic on Sunday U.S. beat 1-Czech Republic 3-2 On Sunday Bethanie Mattek-Sands/CoCo Vandeweghe (U.S.) beat Kristyna Pliskova/Katerina Siniakova (Czech Republic) 6-2 6-3 Marketa Vondrousova (Czech Republic) beat Lauren Davis (U.S.) 6-2 7-5 CoCo Vandeweghe (U.S.) beat Katerina Siniakova (Czech Republic) 6-4 6-0 On Saturday Katerina Siniakova (Czech Republic) beat Shelby Rogers (U.S.) 6-3 6-3 CoCo Vandeweghe (U.S.) beat Marketa Vondrousova (Czech Republic) 6-1 6-4
One of the unfortunate ironies of the manufactured "Russiagate" controversy is the perception of the FBI as a friend of liberty and justice. But the FBI has never been a friend of liberty and justice, writes Sheldon Richman. And the Michael Flynn case doesn't seem to be an exception.
Flynn, the retired lieutenant general who spent less than a month as Donald Trump's national-security adviser, has pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI in connection with conversations he had with Russia's then-ambassador to the United States, Sergey Kislyak, between Trump's election and inauguration. But one need not be an admirer of Flynn—and Richman is not—to be disturbed by how the FBI has handled this case.
Government law-enforcement agencies should not be allowed to administer credibility tests to Americans or others, argues Richman. If they have evidence of real offenses against persons and property, bring charges. Otherwise, leave us all alone.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – Cherish Lombard is back at News 2 after two months out because of shingles.
Cherish was diagnosed with shingles in her left eye, inner ear, sinuses, scalp, and on her face, with neurological complications earlier this summer. She said she’s never been in such excruciating pain.
After spending about a week in the hospital, she was released but kept under close doctor supervision.
On Friday she reunited with her News 2 family. She is very thankful for all of the supportive messages she received from viewers and will be back on air next week.
More than 74 years after his death, the remains of a Kansas Marine killed in World War II have been recovered.
Jack Krieger of Larned is believed to have died on November 20th, 1943. The Great Bend Tribune reports that the Department of Defense’s POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced Thursday that Krieger’s remains have been accounted for. Krieger was part of a battalion fighting the Japanese on the small island of Betio of the Gilbert Islands. The Defense Department says about 1,000 Marines and sailors died and more than 2,000 were wounded during the battle. Krieger was 27.
His remains were exhumed from the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Hawaii, where he was buried as an unknown. Burial services are pending.
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PMSA team visits ICG headquarters
Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) officials visited the Indian Coast Guards (ICG) headquarters in New Delhi on Tuesday. A meeting was held under the provision of a Memorandum of Understanding signed between the agencies in 2005.
According to a spokesman, the team was headed by PMSA Director-General (DG) Rear Admiral Zaka-ur-Rehman. He said solutions to marine issues being faced by both neighbours would be discussed during the visit. He also shared that a guard of honour was presented to the PMSA officials.
Rehman said that security at the marine front was a top priority, adding that a custom of well-wishing across the borders would be encouraged. ICG DG Rajendra Singh lauded the sentiment and said the PMSA visit held bright prospects for the future, adding that marine affairs should be addressed with mutual understanding. On the occasion, ICG officials also presented a shield to the Rear Admiral.
A Marysville woman missing since Tuesday evening was last seen leaving her job in the North San Juan area of Nevada County, according to the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office.
Sheryl Lynn Donovan was last seen driving a gold 2000 Ford Explorer with a license plate number 6NST499, believed to be headed back home to Marysville, according to the Sheriff’s Office Facebook post.
Anyone with information about Donovan is encouraged to call Nevada County Sheriff’s Investigations at 265-1263, or dispatch at 265-7880.
The mother and friends of Dominik Soto showed up Tuesday for his court hearing to show their support. Soto is charged with rape and assault after a Saturday incident.
I put Englands form down to his injury. It was a long term one and when he initially returned he was getting beaten in the physical battle which was a rarity last year.
That said his last handful of games theres been a marked improvement and although still not back to his best he is improving for me and getting that physicality and impact back in his game.
On more recent performances he deserves his spot and for me he looks like he will be hitting his straps again come super 8s.
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The Salem Area Chamber will have a “Chamber Connection” monthly networking event from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. March 29 at the chamber office, 713 E. State St.
Susan Myers from Crabb Insurance Agency will give a short presentation on “Facebook Marketing-Opening Your Tool Box.”
There is no cost to attend, but reservations are required. RSVP to the chamber at info@salemohiochamber.org or call 330-337-3473.
The Greater Bridgeport Retired Teachers Association is offering scholarships in the amount of $1,100 each to be awarded to 16 seniors, one from each of the public high schools in the greater Bridgeport area, who express intention to pursue a career in education. Retired teachers from Bridgeport, Easton, Fairfield, Milford, Monroe, Shelton, Stratford and Trumbull will attend many of the high school awards ceremonies to present the scholarships.
Interested seniors should contact their local high school guidance counselor for an application form. Individual schools determine winning recipients and set deadline dates.
For more information, call GBRTA Scholarship Chairman Marilyn Mitchell at 203-261-4767.
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As reported by WKRG News, an Alabama National Guard unit has been called into active duty.
Officials have confirmed that the 186th Engineer Company, based in Dothan, is preparing for deployment. While information involving the exact location of deployment has not been released, we do know that the unit will be serving under the U.S. Central Command.
The group is composed of 160 members trained in constructing airfields, berms, building foundations, and roads.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the brave soldiers of the 186th as they gear up to serve our country.
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Governor Nathan Deal alongside First Lady Sandra Deal, Major General Joe Jarrard with the Georgia Department of Defense will declare the month of April “Month of the Military Child” across the state.
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-- According to online reports, there appears to be growing friction backstage between Triple H and Vince McMahon.
-- According to Wade Keller of Pro Wrestling Torch, Triple H is mainly frustrated at how all the work that goes into creating and developing talent in NXT eventually seems to go to waste once those talent move up to WWE. Further compounding the problem is the fact that Triple H knows there isn't much that can be done as long as Vince is around and in power.
-- When we asked around, no one was willing to really speak on this but stated that Triple H is a "professional" and doesn't appear to show any outward signs of frustration backstage.
-- One comment that was made was that even if the two aren't showing any obvious signs of friction, it's pretty clear that anyone in Triple H's position "probably wouldn't be happy at the way things go downhill."
"Anytime a pitcher has a little bump in the road there's some concern," manager Mike Scioscia said. "I think that everything that was evaluated says just that. This is a bump in the road. We'll get him out on the mound as soon as possible."
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - A jury trial is set for a 21-year-old man facing 14-felonies.
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In March, police arrested Jacob Sparks.
According to police, Sparks was downloading child pornography. They also say they found several videos in his home involving children under the age of 12.
He's facing four child exploitation and 10 possession of child pornography charges.
On Monday, he returned to court.
A judge set his trial date for October 2nd.
His bond remains at $50,000 with no 10 percent allowed.
Ancient bird like 'a kangaroo-sized flying turkey' BBC News - 1 hours ago New details on an early megapode bird that lived alongside Australia's extinct giant marsupials.
Giant flying turkey once roamed Australia Phys.org - 10 hours ago A giant, flying turkey as tall as a kangaroo once roamed Australia, palaeontologists said Wednesday, after an analysis of fossils and bones from around the country revealed five extinct bird ...
Giant flying turkeys once called Australia home - CNET CNET Cutting Edge - 3 hours ago Paleontologists determine turkeys roamed Australia about 2 million years ago, though they were considerably bulkier than the modern counterparts.
I couldn't get past the first episode because the dude is so ugly and all these women were throwing themselves at him. Nope. Reply
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from the premise i don't want to watch this show
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DENVER (AP) — Former Colorado Department of Transportation audit director Chris Wedor has pleaded guilty to identity theft and forgery but is not expected to serve time behind bars.
KCNC-TV reports that Wedor pleaded guilty Monday afternoon to one count of felony identity theft and one misdemeanor count of forgery.
Wedor was fired in December 2016 after the department found irregularities in expenditures connected to the use of state credit cards. He was originally charged with 17 felonies for accusations that he spent about $29,000 of state money on personal expenses.
Prosecutor Joseph Morales says the district attorney’s office agreed to allow Wedor to serve two years unsupervised probation on the forgery count and a two-year deferred judgment on the felony charge.
Wedor will repay the department about $34,000.
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"I'm a supply NCO responsible for 8.2 million dollars of equipment," stated Sgt. William Jones, the logistics automation supply NCO with the 316th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), an Army Reserve unit from Coraopolis, Pa. "The Army has provided me with challenges I feel most people don’t get to experience at my age, I enjoy the travel, people and I'm proud of what I do here," said Jones.The 316th ESC is currently deployed to Camp Arifjan, Kuwait in support of the 1st Theater Sustainment Command mission of providing logistics support throughout the CENTCOM area of operations. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Christopher Bigelow)
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* Bank of Canada: we judge the neutral interest rate in canada is lower than we thought previously
* Bank of Canada: this implies while financial conditions are still very supportive of growth, they are somewhat less stimulative now than we judged in Jan
* Bank of Canada: welcomes recent strength in economic data, wants to see more of it in order to be more confident growth is on solid footing
* Bank of Canada: sees stronger household spending as upside risk to inflation in short-term, downside risk over longer term
* Bank of Canada: current pace of housing activity in greater toronto area unlikely to be sustainable, given fundamentals
* Bank of Canada: cannot reliably model possible outcomes of potential U.S. trade policies Further coverage: (Reporting By Leah Schnurr)
PETERSBURG, Va. (WRIC) — Petersburg residents who live in the area of Pleasant Lane and Valor Street will have their water service temporarily interrupted Tuesday evening while crews work to repair a minor water leak at J.E.B. Stuart Elementary School.
The Petersburg Department of Public Works and Utilities plans to begin repairs Tuesday evening at 5 p.m. Water service will be interrupted until 8 p.m.
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President Trump took aim at Democrats on Monday morning in a tweet, claiming that they are responsible for "some of the worst trade deals in World History," which he promised to address.
Trump's tweet came several hours before he announced that he had asked his trade office to consider investigating China for the alleged theft of American technology and intellectual property.
Trump, in the midst of a 17-day vacation, left his New Jersey golf club to return to the White House to sign an executive action on the investigation. He suggested that more steps would be taken against China on trade issues.
"This is just the beginning — I want to tell you that," Trump said. "This is just the beginning."
There is no deadline for deciding if any investigation is necessary. Such an investigation easily could last a year.
Later Monday, Trump tweeted that it had been a "big day" and promised that "great trade deals" were in the works.
Radders has said he will be playing his fringe players in the derby, probably a similar line up to the one selected for Cas. Radders is going to use the Salford friendly as his first team run out.
Sheens is expected to give the whole squad a run out, fielding his 'first team' in the first half.
For me, the watching brief will be on the tactics and systems Sheens has been instilling into the squad. At the Wakey trial he had the players driving the ball with tempo, the half backs kick-n-chase with orders of keeping the ball in-play, and a defensive press in the opposition 20m. It was classic Sheens. It will be interesting to see how this pans out in the rigours of match conditions.
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SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — The Bay Area is welcoming February with spring-like weather.
Temperatures are forecast to break records in parts of the Bay Area, like San Francisco and Oakland, according to the National Weather Service.
The weekend will be sunny and dry with temperatures in the 70s.
Dry weather is forecast for at least the next 7 to 10 days.
A few record highs possible today. Temps are currently warm and getting warmer. 🌞#CAwx pic.twitter.com/kib10ufn6N — NWS Bay Area (@NWSBayArea) February 2, 2018
On Thursday, San Jose, the San Francisco Airport, Livermore and Half Moon Bay all set record high temperatures.
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If the popularity of Hydraulic Press has taught us anything, it's that the internet has a sick obsession with watching things being crushed, smashed, and generally obliterated.
That explains why so many people watched this disgusting, yet satisfying video from user PressTube of a Stretch Armstrong doll being completely shredded to pieces.
Not only is the sight of rubbery, gel-filled stretchy doll being ground up like beef in the shredder a truly horrifying image, the sound of the act is absolutely indescribable. And the close-ups of the mushed goo — ugh. It's wonderful and atrocious and so oddly satisfying all at the same time.
If that doesn't do it for you, a headless nitrogen-frozen Stretch is also put through the shredder, and watch out because it is LOUD. Not as bubbly and squishy, but still pretty good.
Stretch gets the last laugh though when the shredder has to be cleaned up. Yikes. Take a look (and a listen) to this gratifying auditory gift we've been given.
Romantics, gardeners, golfers this hidden French Chateau designed by Frank Forster will feed your soul. Enjoy complete privacy behind courtyard walls with spectacular pool and 1.7 acres of arboretum style grounds featured in the Smithsonian Archives
A few weeks ago we bid farewell to the talented and driven Makayla McGeeney. She's now the communications director at Tunnel City Coffee in Williamstown, Mass.
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Sandip Roy's Dispatch - The Real Saroo
When I was a little boy I once lost my parents in a busy market in Kolkata. I was probably lost for all of 15 minutes.
But to a terrified little boy it seemed like an eternity. I cannot begin to imagine what it means to be lost for 25 YEARS. Like Saroo Brierly.
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Denso Protal pipeline coating was recently selected for a valve station remediation project thanks to its solid reputation for providing many years of reli
Much of the country recognized Memorial Day on Monday, May 28, but LSU held its ceremony Wednesday.
The Ole War Skule-style Memorial Day ceremony held Wednesday happened to fit with its original date. From 1868 to 1970, Memorial Day was held on May 30 instead of the last Monday of May. It was moved in order to create a long holiday weekend.
The ceremony honored those who gave their lives in service of the country with a wreath-laying ceremony, Taps, and a moment of silence.
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A law student at the University of Virginia says county sheriff's offices across the United States have to go.
Hull City have yet to lose a competitive match under Russian boss Leonid Slutsky
Hull City boss Leonid Slutsky could name the same starting XI that thrashed Burton Albion 4-1 on Saturday, as there are no new injury concerns.
Midfielder Kevin Stewart has been close to selection in recent weeks after recovering from an ankle problem.
Wolves will be without midfielder Dave Edwards, who has sustained an injury in training having been left out of the squad for their first three games.
Helder Costa (ankle), Phil Ofosu-Ayeh and Ben Marshall (hip) are still out.
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Sami Gayle has played Nicky Reagan on the hit CBS drama Blue Bloods for eight seasons, performed on Broadway a few times, acted opposite Adrien Brody in her first film, and she’s only 22. She now stars in Candy Jar, a fun and smart new Netflix film set in the world of high school debate, which was written by her brother Chad. We talk about the unique way the work deepens when you have played a character over a period of time, and why “quality over quantity” is the approach she’s taking with her career.
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A former teacher’s aide at a school for special needs student in Schenectady, New York is facing rape charges for allegedly engaging in sexual acts with a 15-year-old student in Central Park last year.
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Suspect Alexandra Culhane, 24, is charged with two felony counts of third-degree rape and a criminal sex act in the third degree, according to WNYT.
Culhane was a teacher’s aide at the school where the boy was a student at the time of the incident, police said.
"The evidence would support and the people's theory of the case would be that Ms. Culhane met the victim in this matter through the course of her employment while he was enrolled and attending classes at that school," the Schenectady Assistant District Attorney John Carson told WNYT.
Culhane was placed on administrative leave and then fired after a months long investigation.
She’s due back in court next month.
April 28 Fuji Kiko Co Ltd
* Says Jtekt Corp offered a takeover bid for 35.3 million shares (or no less than 17.6 million shares)
* Offered purchase price at 740 yen per share, or 26.1 billion yen in total
* Says Jtekt Corp aims to hold 100 percent voting power of the company
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Record label wants injunction against New Yorker who posted thrash-metal album online A California record label wants to legally thrash the New Yorker who made a thrash-metal album available for free download online. Rotten Records says someone in the jurisdiction of Brooklyn...
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Supreme Court has removed language that was critical of the state attorney general's office in an Open Records Act case involving communications between then-Attorney General Scott Pruitt and major energy companies as well as the Republican Attorney General's Association.
The court ruled Monday that the trial judge's characterization of the office as an "abject failure" in complying with the law was "surplus and unnecessary."
The wording is in a 2017 ruling that ordered the attorney general's office to provide the Wisconsin-based Center for Media and Democracy with the records it had requested in 2015 involving Pruitt, who now heads the Environmental Protection Agency.
The state's high court upheld the remainder of the order that the attorney general's office must provide the records, which it did in February 2017.
NEWARK, Del. (AP)- Delaware State Police have charged a Maryland man with drunken driving after a tow trucker driver was struck by a vehicle while responding to an earlier accident.
Authorities say 27-year-old David L. Parrett of Elkton was released on unsecured bond after being charged with DUI, vehicular assault and inattentive driving after the incident shortly before 2 a.m. Sunday.
Police say the tow truck and a marked police vehicle had their emergency lights activated at an intersection in Newark when Parrett drove through the intersection and struck a car that was disabled in the previous accident. The force of the collision pushed the disabled car into the tow truck driver, who suffered serious injuries.
Officers say Parrett's vehicle then continued forward and struck the tow truck before coming to a stop.
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Ex-Insurance Broker Demands £260K In Bonus Dispute
A former senior insurance broker at a financial consultancy is demanding more than £260,000 ($340,000) for an allegedly undercalculated bonus, according to documents seen Friday by Law360.
A 21-year-old construction worker died after falling 150 feet from the top of a grain elevator Thursday in Tenney, Minn.
The man was working at the Wheaton Dumont Co-op Elevator with two other men on a platform. They were adjusting another platform when the man fell, the Wilkin County sheriff’s office reported.
The accident was reported about 2:45 p.m.
The man was dead at the scene, the sheriff’s office reported. His name was not being released until his family was notified.
The man was an employee of Gateway Building Systems of Fergus Falls, Minn., the sheriff’s office reported. Tenney is about 35 miles southwest of Fergus Falls.
Motilal Oswal has come out with its fourth quarter (January-March) earnings estimates for the Logistics sector. The brokerage house expects Concor to report net profit at 201.6 crore up 8.4% quarter-on-quarter.
Net Sales are expected to increase by 4.6 percent Q-o-Q (down 1.6 percent Y-o-Y) to Rs 1391.9 crore, according to Motilal Oswal.
Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) are likely to rise by 13 percent Q-o-Q (up 49.5 percent Y-o-Y) to Rs 295.2 crore.
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EastEnders favourite Dean Gaffney is returning to the role of Robbie Jackson after a 14-year break from the soap.
The actor has said he feels "so lucky" to be reprising his part as the Walford regular after previously starring in the BBC series from 1993 until 2003.
Gaffney last appeared in EastEnders briefly in 2015 after his official departure.
Gaffney said: "I'm really happy to be back. I'm so lucky to be given the chance to work again with such a talented group of people."
He said it will be a "lot of fun" and thanked the soap's executive producer Sean O'Connor for bringing him back.
O'Connor said: "I'm thrilled to welcome back Dean as Robbie Jackson, one of EastEnders' most loved and most popular characters.
"Bridge Street Market has never quite been the same without Robbie policing it in his high-vis jacket. Dean brings a wonderful warmth and fun to his portrayal of Robbie and I'm sure that audiences will take him to their hearts again, just as they have always done."
Lee County's ambulances have a new look. The entire fleet is receiving new decals, using the same colors on the county's fire trucks.
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A flurry of speculation might have swept through the media that Floyd Mayweather, the finest boxer of his era, and UFC star Conor McGregor were close to agreeing terms for an unlikely, cross-code showdown.
But, as is so often the case, a fight isn’t on, until Floyd Mayweather tweets it’s on. And Mayweather has moved to deny that any agreement has been reached.
He stated: “Although there has been several rumours circulating through [the] media suggesting that I will have an upcoming fight, I’d like to set that record straight and state that there has been no deals made on my behalf in regards to a bout with any fighter at this time.”
Mayweather therefore remains officially in retirement. He added, “I am happily retired and enjoying my life! Rest assured that if any changes come about, I will be the first to let the world know!”
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On Monday’s Sustainable Living Program our topic was Clean Air and EPC’s upcoming annual Clean Air Fair in Tampa. We had guests from Hillsborough County’s Environmental Protection Commission and the Sierra Club Suncoast Chapter. Cars, solar, coal, dirty air in Hillsborough County, the VW settlement, and the Clean Air Fair were the topics of the day. The VW survey we talked about is at: https://floridadep.gov/air/air-director/content/volkswagen-settlement-florida-mitigation-fund#SURVEY
WMNF will have a table at the Clean Air Fair on May 3 at Poe Plaza in downtown Tampa. Stop by and say hi and get a bumper sticker!
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Susan Kare, who designed the icons and some of the fonts for the original Macintosh, has been awarded the prestigious AIGA medal. Previous recipients include design legends like Paul Rand, who Kare brought in to NeXT to develop the company’s distinctive logo.
To celebrate Kare’s achievements, the New Yorker has published a profile of Kare, who has designed icons for Microsoft, Facebook, and Pinterest, where she is now a creative director. Her designs also appear on the cards for the iconic Windows Solitaire game of the 1990s.
While all Mac users have seen Kare’s work — she was responsible for the Command symbol in Mac menus and on Apple keyboards — you can also see a few select pieces in the collections of the Museum of Modern Art in New York and SFMOMA in San Francisco.
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DES MOINES, Iowa (Reuters) - Wells Fargo & Co executives said all 12 of the bank’s director nominees were elected at its annual meeting held on Tuesday in Des Moines, Iowa.
FILE PHOTO: A Wells Fargo logo is seen at the SIBOS banking and financial conference in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, October 19, 2017. REUTERS/Chris Helgren/File Photo
Wells Fargo leaders also said the pay of its top executives received support from about 92 percent of shares voted.
The investigation into the Grenfell Tower fire will look beyond how it started to why it spread so quickly despite the UK's stringent fire safety regulations.
Cladding is expected to be a key focus of the inquiry after being cited as the aid of fatally rapid blazes in other countries.
Owen Luder, the former president of the Institute of British Architects, told ITV News he was shocked by the speed of the blaze, given fire crews arrived within the time usually needed to prevent major spreading.
Fire expects said the choice of materials, a potential breach that allowed heat to travel through the building or another unknown phenomenon were all potential factors.
Police are investigating after a man exposed himself to three girls in Bury St Edmunds on Sunday.
Officers were called at about 5.40pm after it was reported that some time between 4pm and 4.30pm a man exposed himself to three girls aged 12-13 near the Flying Fortress playground (off Airfield Road and Lady Miriam Way, on the Moreton Hall estate).
The man is reported as having exposed himself before laying down in the grass in front of them.
He is described as about 30 years old, with a tanned complexion, short dark brown hair and wearing a light grey T-shirt, blue sports shorts and black trainers with white socks.
Prior to exposing himself, he was riding a white bike with black stripes on it along a path near the play area
Anyone with any information should contact Suffolk Police on 101 quoting reference 21672/18.
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SALEM, Ore. (AP) — A man authorities say kidnapped a woman and her child and held them at their home has been arrested after he took her to a store and she mouthed the words “help me” to several people.
Christopher Hahn-Collins, 25, of Salem, is scheduled for a hearing Monday afternoon at Marion County Circuit Court. It wasn’t immediately clear if he had an attorney.
The sheriff’s office said Saturday Hahn-Collins had broken into the woman’s home on Friday, and when she and her child returned there, he held them at knifepoint overnight and into Saturday. The unidentified woman convinced Hahn-Collins to take her to the store, where she was rescued by deputies who had been called to the scene.
Detectives say Hahn-Collins and the victims didn’t know each other previously. He’s charged with kidnapping and other crimes.
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BY LÓRIEN MACENULTY
Times-Delphic features editor Lórien MacEnulty sits down with Drake Director of Public Safety Scott Law to discuss Public Safety’s relationship with student journalists and how they communicate about security measures at the University — just in time for the 2018 Drake Relays.
Yassin Fekir has signed a new contract with Lyon, the French club confirmed on Tuesday.
The 21-year-old has put pen to paper on a deal that ties him to the club until 2020.
Bruno Génésio, speaking on behalf of Lyon, insisted that the move was not an attempt to convince his brother and captain Nabil Fékir to stay.
“We extended his deal because of what he can bring on the pitch, not to influence Nabil.
“He is a player with precision, who can play in practically every attacking position.
“He started well this morning, with good physical tests.”
Nabil saw his move to Liverpool collapse shortly before the 2018 World Cup.
March 19 (Reuters) - ProntoForms Corp:
* PRONTOFORMS REPORTS ANNUAL AND FOURTH QUARTER 2017 FINANCIAL RESULTS
* PRONTOFORMS CORP - TOTAL REVENUE FOR Q4 2017 INCREASED BY 11% TO $3.4 MILLION, COMPARED TO $3.0 MILLION IN Q4 2016
* PRONTOFORMS CORP - NET LOSS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS FOR Q4 2017 WAS $1.3 MILLION UP FROM A NET LOSS OF $1.0 MILLION IN Q4 2016 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The Weeknd has a new song with Toronto rapper-producer Nav – and some fans think this song is directed at Justin Bieber over Selena Gomez.
Lyrics that could point to this theory being true include, “Think your girl fell in love with me/She say my f*ck and my tongue game a remedy.”
Fans have responded on social media with statements including, “YO ARE YOU ROASTING JUSTIN THO??,” “Throw that shade,” “hots fired at Bieber,” and more.
Justin threw shade at The Weeknd on Grammys weekend on his Instagram.
Download the song on iTunes now!
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Warning: Lyrics are NSFW
Loah, one of Ireland's most exciting rising talents, will perform at Irish Arts Center with a full band on March 22. Following her US debut as part of Irish Arts Center 's Ireland Rising concert last April, Irish / Sierra Leonean singer-songwriter Sallay Garnett, aka Loah, returns for an intimate performance showcasing her unique blend of musical styles which can only be described as "ArtSoul." Loah, who grew up between Maynooth and West Africa, has mesmerized audiences at Electric Picnic and the Dublin Fringe Festival, performed with Glen Hansard and the RT Concert Orchestra, and co-wrote the song "Someone New" on Hozier's platinum-selling debut album.
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Obasanjo, Wigwe, Terraz unite against HIV/AIDS in Nigeria
By Adenike Fagbemi It is no longer news ­that there is need to­ have an urgent, coor­dinated and sustained­ response to combat H­IV/AIDS in Nigeria. T­his, can only be resu­lt-driven when there ­are early government-­led efforts that seek­s to help coordinate ­public and private se­ctor activities as we­ll as the arrival of ­significant internati­onal funding. […] The post Obasanjo, Wigwe, Terraz unite against HIV/AIDS in Nigeria appeared first on The Nation Nigeria... Read Full Story
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Athersys Inc:
* ATHERSYS INC FILES PROSPECTUS RELATES POTENTIAL SALE OF UP TO 24.7 MILLION SHARES OF CO'S COMMON STOCK BY ASPIRE CAPITAL - SEC FILING‍​ Source text - (bit.ly/2nyf89E) Further company coverage:
ALBANY, N.Y. >> These New York lotteries were drawn Tuesday, May 29, 2018:
Numbers Midday
3-5-5, Lucky Sum: 13
(three, five, five; Lucky Sum: thirteen)
Win 4 Midday
7-1-5-1, Lucky Sum: 14
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(seven, one, five, one; Lucky Sum: fourteen)
Numbers Evening
2-0-4, Lucky Sum: 6
(two, zero, four; Lucky Sum: six)
Win 4 Evening
5-1-3-0, Lucky Sum: 9
(five, one, three, zero; Lucky Sum: nine)
Take 5
04-06-17-22-38
(four, six, seventeen, twenty-two, thirty-eight)
Pick 10
07-09-11-15-17-18-26-29-31-46-47-49-53-57-59-64-67-70-72-78
(seven, nine, eleven, fifteen, seventeen, eighteen, twenty-six, twenty-nine, thirty-one, forty-six, forty-seven, forty-nine, fifty-three, fifty-seven, fifty-nine, sixty-four, sixty-seven, seventy, seventy-two, seventy-eight)
Mega Millions
02-11-55-58-67, Mega Ball: 2, Megaplier: 3
(two, eleven, fifty-five, fifty-eight, sixty-seven; Mega Ball: two; Megaplier: three)
Estimated jackpot: $84 million
Powerball
Estimated jackpot: $60 million
Warsaw Stock Exchange-listed developer i2 Development has sold, in two separate transactions, two office buildings in Wrocław – Nowy Alexanderhaus and Twelve, which offer 2,800 sqm and 2,000 sqm of space respectively – for a total of PLN 40 million net. The company, which is mostly focused on residential schemes in Wrocław, is currently also developing three new office investments in the capital city of Lower Silesia with a combined usable area of 16,400 sqm. The Place (1,000 sqm), Księcia Witolda (6,200 sqm) and Wielka 27 (9,200 sqm) are scheduled for completion in Q1 2017, Q2 2018 and Q1 2019 respectively. The latter project is expected to be the tallest office building in Wrocław.
Author and humorist David Sedaris will headline Minneapolis’ State Theatre on April 27.
Tickets are $58.50 and $48.50 and go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday through Ticketmaster.
Other shows going on sale Friday through Etix (unless otherwise noted) include:
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Police are searching for a man accused of stabbing a business owner in the neck.
It happened on September 16 around 1:30 p.m.
Police say the business owner was trying to stop the man in the black shirt after he stole from his Nob Hill antique shop, Motique.
That is when police say he began to swing at the store owner with a knife.
The robber is described as a tall Native American man with long gray hair that was possibly in a braid.
As for the business owner, there is no word on his condition.
Police say anyone with information on the incident is eligible for up to a $1000 reward. They ask that you contact Crime Stoppers at (505) 843-7867.
The Laramie County Master Gardener and the University of Wyoming, Laramie County Extension office are pleased to host a two day multi track specialty crop gardening program to challenge, inspire, motivate and take you to the next level of gardening success, Saturday, April 22, and Sunday April 23, 2017. Everyone is welcome: From beginners, backyard gardeners, master gardeners, 4-H, community gardeners to farmer's market gardeners there will be something to learn and help you be better at what you do in the garden.
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× Strong storms are likely later this week
So far this Spring we’ve had 12 days with a high of at least 70 degrees. The trend will continue as will be an unseasonably warm week with temperatures above average for the next three days. Our chances for rain will rise midweek and strong storms will be likely on Thursday. Dry weather returns Friday. A strong area of low pressure will move in for the weekend and bring more rain and much cooler temperatures.
We’ve had 30 days with temperatures above average this Spring.
Rain is likely Wednesday and Thursday.
Up to a half-inch of rain is likely this week.
Cooler air will move in this weekend.
Thunderstorms will develop late Saturday.
Thunderstorms are likely through Sunday.
LeBron James said that losing Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue is similar to the team losing one of its best players.
At shootaround on Monday, LeBron called Lue “pretty much the captain of our ship” (starting at 0:32):
“It’s like losing one of your best players. He’s the guy that’s pretty much the captain of our ship and has run the thing for the last three years. But his health is most important, and we look forward to when he comes back.”
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We've all heard that old joke about a horse walking into a bar.
Well, last night, in Nottinghamshire, one actually did!
Football fans with two and four legs watch on as England take on Colombia in the World Cup
Turns out it's not just humans who wanted to see how England got on in their World Cup game against Colombia, our four-legged friends were just as curious.
Emma Olden captured this video of a horse watching the game at Selston Working Men's Club.
And thankfully, there were no long faces as England beat Colombia on penalties to make it through to the quarter finals of the competition.
They will be back in action on Saturday when they take on Sweden. Kick off is at 3pm.
July 4 (UPI) -- Craig Raymond Turner, the eldest child of rock 'n' roll icon Tina Turner, has died of apparent suicide, Los Angeles officials said.
The Los Angeles coroner's office confirmed the 59-year-old real estate agent was found dead in his Studio City home.
"The call was reported as a suicide, gunshot wound," a spokesperson for the office said Tuesday. "The next of kin has been notified. There will be an autopsy done and there is an investigator at the scene."
Tina Turner gave birth to Craig Turner when she was 18 years old. His biological father was saxophonist Raymond Hill, but Tina Turner's first husband, Ike Turner, adopted Craig Turner when they married in 1962.
The couple divorced in 1978 and Ike Turner died of a likely drug overdose in 2007.
TMZ, which also reported Craig Turner's death, said Tina Turner, who now lives in Switzerland, was in Paris this week attending fashion shows.
She has not publicly commented about her son's death.
Tigers starting pitcher Ryan Carpenter throws during the first inning of the second game of a doubleheader against the Pirates, Sunday, April 1, 2018 at Comerica Park. (Photo: Carlos Osorio, AP)
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cream city review and the UWM English Department are excited to welcome writer Ramona Ausubel for a reading at the Edith S. Hefter Conference Center on October 4th at 7:00 p.m.. Ausubel is the author of No One is Here , A Guide to Being Born, and Sons and Daughters of Ease and Plent y. Ausubel is the winner of the PEN Center USA Literary Award for Fiction and the VCU Cabell First Novelist Award. She has also been a finalist for the New York Public Library Young Lions Fictions Award. Come out for a great night. Hope to see you there!
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Police said three men have been taken to hospital after an explosion and fire in northeast Calgary on Friday night.
The explosion happened in a garage on Pinemill Road just after 10 p.m.
Police said it was related to drug activity.
The men were all taken to hospital suffering from burns. Police said their injuries were non-life threatening and that the fire was contained to the garage.
Police said they are now looking into possible charges.
About Vida Walsh Activity Centre
The Vida Walsh Activity Centre offers a wide range of activities designed to help older people create and achieve goals for a happier life, including: arts and crafts; exercise classes; an 'Out and About Club' organising self-help day trips using older people's Freedom Passes; computer and internet classes; free massage sessions and a lunch club on Tuesdays and Fridays. The centre also holds one-off cultural events and entertainment.
An album of Beatles songs interpreted as jazz? Not a new idea (what is?) but nicely done by the San Francisco String Trio. The twist is in concentrating on songs from one Beatles LP, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band . “When I’m Sixty-Four” is performed in Hot Club of Paris style—one imagines Django and Stephane roaming between café tables with guitar and violin. “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds” is more meditative with violinist Mads Tolling getting far ahead of the melody during his solo—and outside it on “Within You Without You.”
IN RE: the Involuntary Termination of the Parent-Child Relationship of D.A. Jr. S.G. , D.J.A. , Appellants-Respondents, v. The Indiana Department of Child Services, Appellee-Petitioner ATTORNEY FOR APPELLANT S.G., Cara Schaefer Wieneke, Wieneke Law Office, LLC, Brooklyn, Indiana ATTORNEY FOR APPELLANT D.J.A., Anthony C. Lawrence, Anderson, Indiana ATTORNEYS FOR APPELLEE, Curtis T. Hill, Jr., Attorney General of Indiana, Robert J. Henke, James D. Boyer, Deputy Attorneys General, Indianapolis, Indiana [1] S.G. and D.J.A. each appeal the trial court's order involuntarily terminating their parental relationship with their minor son, D.A. Jr. We affirm.
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presents
PUP
with special guest Meat Wave
Tuesday, August 1
Doors 7PM / Show 8PM
Turner Hall Ballroom
Redlining guitars and pile-on group chants that turn self-loathing and self-deprecation into a superpower. Don't miss Toronto punk rock innovators PUP for their blazing live show this summer at Turner Hall
Original presents PUP with special guest Meat Wave Tuesday, August 1 Doors 7PM / Show 8PM Turner Hall Ballroom Redlining guitars and pile-on group chants that turn self-loathing and self-deprecation into a superpower. Don't miss Toronto punk rock innovators PUP for their blazing live show this summer at Turner Hall
Watch Video for “Babaloke” by Efe feat. Oritsefemi
Big Brother Naija 2017 winner Efe has released the visuals for his Oritsefemi-assisted track Babaloke.
The video was directed by Avalon Okpe and it is a “story-driven visual of love, greed, forgiveness, gratitude and kindness to one’s enemies.”
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Also–The world now finds itself within the dreaded, foreboding and deadly ‘3 Weeks’, where Jews around the world begin the mourning period commemorating the destruction of their 2 temples on Tisha b’Av, the 9th day of the 11th month in the Hebrew calendar (and no, it isn’t merely coincidental that the destruction of the two ‘temples’ of American power took place on 11th day of the 9th month of the Gregorian (Roman) calendar) and how Trump’s plans for a ‘peace deal’ in the Middle East figure into all of this historically-significant business.
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Noon - Pig Roast
6 p.m. to 8 p.m. - Live Band
Great beer list & raffle prizes all day long!
Police are investigating the attempted robbery late Monday of a Merrick gas station.
A man wearing a ski mask approached the clerk at BP gas station in the 1500 block of Merrick Road shortly before 11 p.m., reached into his waistband “as if to have a gun,” and demanded money, Nassau County police said.
Another worker “startled” the would-be robber, who fled on foot without any money and headed north on Central Boulevard, police said.
Police described the man as in his early 20s “with a thin build, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, gray jeans” and “black sneakers with white markings on them.”
Detectives urge anyone with information about the attempted robbery to anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 800-244-TIPS.
LONDON, July 4 (Reuters) - Iran summoned the French ambassador to protest about a meeting held in Paris by Iranians in exile who seek the overthrow of the Islamic Republic, Fars news agency reported on Wednesday.
The meeting was held by the National Council of Resistance of Iran, the political wing of the People´s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI), sometimes known as the MEK or MKO, a group that waged armed struggle against the Iranian government after the 1979 revolution and assassinated dozens of its top officials.
Fars quoted foreign ministry spokesman Bahram Qasemi as saying by the ministry has summoned the French ambassador on Tuesday. (Reporting by Bozorgmehr Sharafedin Editing by Robin Pomeroy)
It's that time of the year. Franklin County students have been on summer break for almost a month, and shouts of "Hooray!" are quickly turning into complaints of "I'm bored."
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President Donald Trump is saying that "racism is evil" as he condemns the KKK, neo-Nazis and white supremacists as "criminals and thugs."He is speaking in the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House after meeting with Attorney General Jeff Sessions and FBI director Christopher Wray about the race-fueled violence Saturday in Charlottesville, Virginia.Trump has come under fire for his comments Saturday that "many sides" are to blame for the violence. In those remarks, he did not single out white supremacists or any other hate group, even as Republican lawmakers and others in his White House did condemn them by name.
LAUDERHILL, Fla. — Authorities say at least two people were injured when a crane collapsed in a Florida neighborhood.
Lauderhill Fire Rescue spokeswoman Jerry Gonzalez says a crane was being used to put up Florida Power and Light electric poles Wednesday afternoon when it fell onto two houses. No fatalities were immediately reported, and Gonzalez wasn’t sure of the severity of the injuries.
Gonzalez says firefighters were still going through the houses to make sure no one else was inside. The crane smashed through the roof of one of the home, causing extensive damage.
Gonzalez says it wasn’t immediately clear what caused the collapse, but adds weather might have been a factor.
Messages seeking comment from the utility weren’t immediately returned.
Lauderhill is located northwest of Fort Lauderdale.
THEY’RE a smart bunch over at Ruthin Town Youth FC.
Pictured is Richard Roberts, of Hill and Roberts Accountants, standing alongside the Ruthin Town U-16 team, who are sporting their smart new royal blue home kit.
Also pictured are their managers Lyn Evans and Wynne Davies.
The club is particularly indebted to Hill and Roberts - and to Richard in particular - for the support over what will soon be more than 10 years.
This is hugely appreciated and it allows Ruthin Town Youth FC teams to always be smartly and professionally turned out on match days.
The boys wish to formally thank Hill and Roberts for their generous sponsorship.
The Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board will clarify the rules and regulations on opting out of religious course, following a human rights complaint. The complaint was lodged against the Board by a former student in 2016, who claims she was discriminated against when she sought an exemption from religious classes at her Midland school. The board says today it will lay out in more plain language the process of opting out of courses, adding students can stay in or opt out of whichever religious programs or activities they wish.
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is pushing back on claims that President Donald Trump's travel ban is soon set to expire.
The White House released a memorandum Wednesday declaring that the effective date of the president's executive order banning travellers from six Muslim-majority countries "is delayed or tolled" until all relevant court injunctions "are lifted or stayed."
Some critics of the travel ban have said that the policy's 90-day halt to visitors from Iran, Yemen, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Libya is due to expire in mid-June, even though the ban itself has never taken effect.
in the heart of the countryside pinchinats, beautiful eighteenth country house with Italian spirit overlooking a south facing terrace protected by the shadow of chestnut centenarians on a park of 2ha5 in a dominant position on the pinchinats valley to the holy mountain holy , the country house develops about 350 mm of living space and a farm under renovation in annex of about 200 m2. all the charm and authenticity of Provence.
Throw those cowboy boots to the uncharted part of your closet—another year in Texas has come to an end.
SXSW 2018 brought us blockchain, immersive VR and AR journalism and a handy guide for how creatives should be navigating the jungle that is US politics. But focus on the future also gave way to issues we must tackle in the present. Time's Up Advertising launched as the Me Too movement continues to lead industry conversation.
Here are some of our favorite take-home quotes from this year's festival:
A gunman stormed a house party and killed 11 people, including his former wife and 8-year-old son, before shooting himself in the head during a New Year's party in the southeastern Brazilian city of Campinas late on Saturday. Police in the state of Sao Paulo said the shooter, identified as 46-year-old Sidnei Ramis de Araujo, is believed to have been angry over a split with his wife, Isamara Filier, 41, and their son Joao Victor.
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Just a few days ago, I blogged about how higher crude oil prices and key feedstocks for several resins , coupled with planned and unplanned outages in some cases, have resulted in very early year price increases of several commodity resins, including PET . How long prices of key PET feedstocks - PTA, MEG, and paraxylene, will continue to be volatile and impact PET prices is difficult to tell at this moment.
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Florida Panthers goaltender Roberto Luongo 1) makes a save against the Montreal Canadiens during third-period NHL hockey game action in Montreal, Monday, March 19, 2018.
Trenton Catholic junior Khalif Battle is not only one of the top prospects in the state of New Jersey but he’s ranked as the No. 69 prospect nationally by Rivals.com. Battle, who is being recruited...
Steve Edwards, the anchor of Fox 11’s “Good Day L.A.” and a fixture in local television and radio for more than three decades, is leaving the morning news show.
A Fox spokesperson said that Edwards “is no longer employed” at the station but did not provide further details.
Edwards has also hosted such shows as KABC-TV's "AM Los Angeles," KCBS-TV's "Two on the Town" and "The Steve Edwards Show."
Workers with the city of Modesto put the finishing touches on stop signs that went in n on Floyd Avenue in Village I on Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2017. The intersection at Millbrook Avenue, which had been controlled by stop signs on Millbrook, has been the site of several accidents, some including young children.
CLEVELAND (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday afternoon’s drawing of the Ohio Lottery’s “Pick 3 Midday” game were:
6-5-7
(six, five, seven)
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TORONTO -- Uber is apologizing to a customer who was charged more than $18,000 for a short ride in downtown Toronto.
Photos posted on social media over the weekend showed that an Uber rider was billed $18,518.50 for a 21-minute Uber ride.
An Uber spokesperson confirmed the incident, and says the rider had been fully refunded.
Uber staff say the massive over-charge was a result of driver error, not a technical glitch.
Uber says the ride in question took place in a traditional taxi cab signed up to the ridehailing service -- an option available to customers in Toronto -- and that the driver made a mistake when entering the details of the fare into his cab's meter.
The spokesperson says the company continues to look into what happened.
(Reuters) - Hosts Al Jazira edged past Asian champions Urawa Red Diamonds 1-0 in Abu Dhabi on Saturday to set up a Club World Cup semi-final clash with favourites Real Madrid.
Soccer Football - FIFA Club World Cup - Al Jazira vs Urawa Red Diamonds - Zayed Sports City Stadium, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - December 9, 2017 Al Jazira’s Ahmed Rabee, Salem Rashid and Salem Ali Ibrahim celebrate at the end of the match REUTERS/Matthew Childs
The Japanese side had 65 percent possession but it was Ali Mabkhout who scored the winner seven minutes after halftime in the first all-Asian clash for a final four spot since 2010.
Earlier, Mexico’s Pachuca needed extra time to overcome Wydad Casablanca and book their semi-final place against Brazil’s Gremio.
Victor Guzman headed in after 112 minutes against the Moroccans, who were left with 10 men after Brahim Nakach was sent off in the 69th minute.
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LONDON, Aug 13 (Reuters) - Asbel Kiprop failed in his bid for a fourth consecutive 1,500 metres gold medal at the World Athletics Championships on Sunday - but Kenya still celebrated a dazzling one-two with new champion Elijah Manangoi leading home Timothy Cheruiyot.
Manangoi, the fastest man in the world this year, sped past his young compatriot on the home straight of the last men's individual track event to take the title in 3 minutes 33.61 seconds, just ahead of Cheruiyot (3:33.99).
Kiprop, who had briefly threatened to make it a Kenyan clean sweep, found the pace too hot on the last lap, fading into ninth place in 3:37.24, a fairly tame attempt to emulate the four straight metric mile world golds of Moroccan Hicham El Guerrouj.
Norway's European champion Filip Ingebrigtsen snatched the bronze on the line in 3:34.53. (Editing by Ed Osmond)
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Partly cloudy. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. High 91F. Winds E at 5 to 10 mph..
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Partly cloudy skies. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Low 71F. Winds ENE at 5 to 10 mph.
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Rawalpindi
Melody queen, Shabnam Majeed enthralled the audience of twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad by her melodious voice in a musical night at Rawalpindi Arts Council (RAC) in connection with the Independence Day here. Fazal Jatt and young talent Maria Kanwal also received appreciation while artist, Masood Khawaja anchored the Musical Night with amusement. The singers put up a brilliant show while singing which spellbound the audience for many hours. Mayor Rawalpindi Sardar Naseem Khan, MPAs Raja Hanif Advocate, Malik Iftikhar, Commissioner Rawalpindi Division Talat Mehmood Gondal, CPO Rawalpindi Israr Ahmed Abbasi, Naheed Manzoor and Resident Director Waqar Ahmed enjoyed the musical performance. The musical night was started with performance of young blind singer Maria Kanwal. Fazal Jutt performed on folk stories, written centuries ago by saints of the Sub – continent to promote the message of love and harmony among the masses.
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Midland High JV tennis results
(at Midland High)
Midland 11, Bay City Central 4
(all winners listed are from MHS)
Singles: No. 1 -- Julia Faught 6-1; No. 2 -- Hailee Swantek 6-0; No. 3 -- Jordyn Dawson 6-4; No. 4 Hannah Pennington 6-2
Doubles: No. 1 -- Lina Voutlainen/Breanna Chritz 8-5; No. 2 -- Marina Budinsky/Evynn Rhodes 8-4; No. 4 -- Danielle Draves/Amanda Woodard 8-5; No. 5 -- Abby Chapman/Carlie Servinski 8-5; No. 6 -- Sam Desjardins/Jade Eurton 6-2; No. 9 -- Hannah Woehrle/Adrienne Gray 6-1; No. 10 -- Olivia Freldinger/Maya Paytas 6-1; No. 11 -- Evynn Rhodes/Jess Herron 6-0
A three-year-old boy has been rushed to hospital after he was hit by a truck in the city’s downtown core.
Police were called to the scene at Dundas Street East and George Street around 10:30 a.m. on Monday.
Const. Clint Stibbe said the driver was making a left hand turn and somehow lost control of the vehicle.
Stibbe said the boy was trying to cross the street at the crosswalk when he was struck by the vehicle.
Paramedics said the boy’s injuries are considered serious.
The driver remained on scene.
Police are trying to determine if the lights at the crosswalk were working at the time of the crash.
Dundas has been closed in both directions from Jarvis Street to Pembroke Street.
Absence makes the heart grow fonder!
Orlando Bloom and Katy Perry might be back on. The couple was spotted at an Ed Sheeran concert in Los Angeles on Saturday looking very much like a couple. Could it be possible that after a six month break, these two are back together again?
The couple previously dated for almost a year before calling it quits in February, but it looks like things may be heating up again for the pair. "She sat on his lap most of the night and shared kisses," an eyewitness told E! News.
Could they really be trying to make it work for a second time?
The return of the Premier League has, to some extent, halted the constant gossip around which player will move clubs for an astronomical fee next.
With everyone now refreshing their internet browsers to see how their fantasy side has performed on game week one of the new season, Yahoo Daily Fantasy have released the XI who would have gained the most points this weekend, for a £1m jackpot. And surprise surprise...nobody got it.
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Between the sticks is Spurs captain Hugo Lloris. The Frenchman would have scored you an impressive 14.5 points after keeping a clean sheet during Tottenham's 2-0 victory over newly promoted Newcastle. One of four Spurs players involved in the perfect XI, keep an eye out for the three remaining Lillywhites superstars.
When Kelly Clarkson won American Idol back in 2002, fans knew her as a 20-year-old Texan with a strong set of pipes. Fast-forward almost two decades later, and Clarkson isn't all that different.
Sure, she's since sold millions of albums, won three Grammys and landed more than two-dozen songs on Billboard's Top 100 chart. However, the soulful sound and authentic personality fans first fell in love with still exist today.
Perhaps that's because Clarkson's career was never about the fame but rather about the music.
"I'm not looking for fame or anything," Clarkson told The Early Show six months after her win (per CBS News). "I want to have a job that I could come home and love."
In honor of the singer's 36th birthday, here's a look at how Clarkson avoided going too Hollywood and how she came out even stronger in the end.
Scouts and Guides from Boston joined thousands from around the world for an international event recently.
Scouts and Guides from 6th Boston Scouts, Boston Division, 1st Boston Sea Scouts, 8th Boston Wyberton, 10th Boston(North Rural), and Boston Central Explorersall attended the Poacher International Jamboree at the Lincolnshire Showground.
Boston Scouts at the Poacher Jamboree
More than 5,500 youngsters attended with more than 3,000 Scout and Guide adult volunteers from more than 25 different countries.
The site featured more than 200 activities including pioneering, archery, climbing, power karting, drone racing, and fair ground rides as well as its own cinema, hospital and on-site FM radio station.
One scout from the Boston Central Explorers said: “It’s been amazing really, I’ve had loads of different experiences and it’s been fantastic”.
Poacher Jamborees have been taking place for 40 years, but this was the 10th international one to be held in Lincolnshire.
Boston Scouts at the Poacher Jamboree
Have we reached peak K2 usage, the synthetic drug that was once and I suppose still marketed as giving a marijuana like high. I hope this video clip taken by a shocked onlooker, will warn others to stay away from experimenting with this drug in hopes of obtaining a pleasant buzz. The reporter from Inside Edition mentions it as a “bad batch” of K2. I wonder if their is such thing
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Dozier indicated Monday that he would sign with an agent and enter the 2017 NBA Draft, Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports reports.
Though overshadowed by backcourt mate Sindarius Thornwell during South Carolina's run to the Final Four, Dozier, a top recruit coming out of high school, could be just as intriguing of a prospect at the next level. While Dozier's lack of three-point range will make it difficult to make a consistent impact at the offensive end, his 6-foot-6, 200-pound frame might be enough to make him a plus defender. He projects as a second-round draft pick.
New York (AP) — Gold futures trading on the NY Merc Wednesday:
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According to MarketWatch's Leslie Albrecht, people are using the peer-to-peer payment app Venmo to find out if their spouse is cheating. Some are even saying the app is more effective than Facebook at this sort of investigation. "What you're seeing on Instagram or Facebook is what they want you to see," said Abby Faber, a 19-year-old freshman at Indiana University. "They're edited pictures that they put up. But with Venmo, it's very normal casual interactions. It's what they were doing and spending money on." From the report:The report mentions a settlement Venmo reached with the FTC last year over its public-by-default social component. The FTC accused (PDF) Venmo of "misleading" users about the fact that they needed to change two separate privacy settings to make their transactions completely private. "Venmo reached a settlement with the FTC, and a company spokesperson noted that users now have three options for controlling who can see their payments," reports MarketWatch.
Senator Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., discusses Senator Chuck Schumer’s call for an independent investigation into General Flynn while the House Oversight Committee says there is no need to investigate.
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WADESVILLE, Ind. — Authorities have recovered the body of a 77-year-old southwestern Indiana man from a private lake on his property after he fell in from a boat while fishing.
Indiana conservation officers say the body of Dennis Happel of the Posey County town of Wadesville was recovered in 10-12 feet of water Tuesday morning.
They say Happel fell in shortly before 10 a.m. while trying to unhook a fishing hook from a bass he had caught. They say his wife was unable to save him and contacted 911.
Officers say the boat was about 10 feet long.
Sixers center Jahlil Okafor shoots over Brandon Bass of the Los Angeles Lakers on Dec. 1, 2015 at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. (Mitchell Leff At one point, it appeared as if Sixers center Jahlil Okafor was going to be traded any minute, but after four days of supposedly serious trade talks, Okafor is still on the roster.
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Rupee stable
The rupee stayed flat against the dollar on Wednesday due to easy supply of the dollars, dealers said.
The rupee closed steady at 115.61 against the dollar in the interbank currency market. The domestic currency remained range-bound, as dollar supplies were sufficient to meet the demand.
Amid increase in demand, the rupee suffered minor losses against the dollar in the open market. It closed weaker at 118.50/118.80 to the greenback.
The rupee ended at 118.30 and 118.70 for buying and selling in the previous session. Dealers see the rupee to maintain its firmness this week amid political stability. However, the forex market could witness some volatile sessions in the period ahead.
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OSLO, March 31 The trial of Hexagon AB CEO Ola Rollen for insider trading in Norway is expected to last from October 30 to December 1, the Oslo district court told Reuters on Friday.
Rollen, who denies wrongdoing, is charged with insider trading in connection with an investment in Norway's Next Biometrics ASA in October 2015, a transaction which did not involve Hexagon.
Rollen has led Hexagon since 2000 and turned it into one of Sweden's biggest companies with a market value of more than 120 billion Swedish crowns ($13.45 billion).
Rollen, who initially had considered resigning in the wake of his October arrest, has later said that he would stay in his role.
($1 = 8.9239 Swedish crowns) (Reporting by Gwladys Fouche, editing by Terje Solsvik)
British Prime Minister Theresa May called for an early general election on June 8 in a surprise announcement on Tuesday as Britain prepares for delicate negotiations on leaving the European Union.
"We need a general election and we need one now. We have at this moment a one-off chance to get this done... before the detailed talks begin," May said.
Earlier May had said that she will not be calling a snap election and that there should be no elections until 2020.
In her speech on Tuesday she said, "The only way to guarantee certainty and stability for the years ahead is to hold this election."
On Wednesday May will move a motion in the House of Commons calling for general election to be held on June 8.
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Sunday 18 March 2018
Jonathan Sutherland introduces highlights from the weekend’s Scottish Premiership action. Champions Celtic visit Motherwell, Rangers host Kilmarnock and Aberdeen entertain Dundee. Elsewhere, St Johnstone host Hiberian, Partick Thistle are at Hearts and Ross County entertain Hamilton in what could be a crucial game in the battle to avoid relegation.
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My name is Carole Copland and I am in Dunfermline Fife, Scotland, UK. I'm looking for my mom's cousin, Mrs. Moira Murray. She used to stay in BC, but I think she has recently moved in with her son, Mr. Ian Murray and his family in Mississauga, where I believe he works.
I wrote to her recently but my letter was returned saying she had moved. I'm doing my family tree and wrote to her to ask about family members so I could fill in some gaps and was hoping she would have helped. I don t have an address for Mr. Ian Murray, so this is really my last hope. My email is ccopland42@gmail.com.
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Catanzaro did not attempt a kick in Sunday's 23-0 loss to the Broncos.
Catanzaro's stock seemed destined to benefit from playing in Denver's altitude, but the Jets offense unfortunately didn't afford him any scoring opportunities. On the bright side, another seemingly great kicking situation awaits, as New York will play indoors against the Saints come Sunday.
Dec 10 (Reuters) - Suzhou Jinfu Technology Co Ltd :
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Just hearing the words "Idris Elba" can send a shiver down most spines, but the hunky British actor also happens to have a chiseled physique, a charming accent, and an impressive singing voice on top of possessing one of the sexiest stares you've ever seen. There are plenty more reasons you've fallen in love with Idris, but today we're highlighting all the times his eyes penetrated your soul. Seriously, looking at him is sort of like staring into the sun.
Newly released video shows several prominent members of the so-called alt-right movement singing "America the Beautiful" while others give Nazi salutes at a Dallas bar last year.
In a Facebook post Thursday, a bar employee said the group was promptly kicked out of the bar.
The footage, obtained by BuzzFeed News as part of a trove of documents related to the inner workings of Breitbart News, shows former Breitbart provocateur Milo Yiannopoulous singing karaoke at One Nostalgia Tavern in northeast Dallas.
As the camera pans around, prominent alt-right leader Richard Spencer is among those visible giving Nazi salutes.
A barbecue sandwich with chips and a side of hand cut French fries at Satterfield's are pictured in this 2017 file photo. Telegraph file photo
Newspaper: Arkansas official quits after bribery testimony
PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) — A newspaper says a former Arkansas lawmaker who became Jefferson County's chief administrative officer will resign after a federal prosecutor revealed the official had received $100,000 in bribes.
The Pine Bluff Commercial reported Monday that County Judge Henry "Hank" Wilkins IV sent a resignation letter to the governor, effective Thursday. In the letter, Wilkins said he was sorry his own actions made the resignation necessary.
A federal prosecutor said in a Missouri courtroom Friday that Wilkins had admitted his Pine Bluff church had taken money from an indicted lobbyist while he was in the Arkansas Legislature. Wilkins has not been charged with a crime.
Wilkins did not return calls left for him at his county office and on his cell phone Monday. Wilkins said last month he wouldn't seek re-election.
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GDOT officials say crews are working on bridgework on the Northwest Corridor Express Lanes project.
Lane closures north of Windy Hill Road to Windy Ridge Parkway will begin at midnight Dec. 12 and last until 5 a.m.
Dates may change due to weather or other factors.
Updates can be found by visiting 511ga.org.
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A man was crushed on Monday to death under the wheels of a railway train near the Sialkot railway station. It is told that one Qadeer Ahmad (42) was crushed and fatally injured when hit by a train named ‘Lasani Express’ while walking on the railway track.
Qadeer died immediately after the accident. The Railways police took the body in custody for examination and then handed over to the family. It is told that the deceased was a resident of Muhallah Muhammadpura and was as employ of the Sialkot Municipal Corporation.
The Juneau County Dispatch Center received a call late Saturday night about a man drowning in a Clearfield Township pond.
Officers arrived shortly after 11:30 p.m. and a search of land and water was conducted, but they were unsuccessful in finding the man.
Sunday, at approximately 3:15 a.m., the body of Daniel A. Kuntz was recovered from the pond, near the location he had last been seen.
The search and recovery of Kuntz was done with the help of the Juneau County Sheriff's Office, Wisconsin State Patrol, New Lisbon Police Department, Necedah Fire Department, Camp Douglas EMS, and the Juneau County Coroner's Office.
Chrissy Teigen and John Legend have cleared the honeymoon stage, but are still red-hot for each other. After having all the fun at this year’s Grammy Awards, the new mom and dad continue to keep the love alive with a steamy Valentine’s Day video set to John’s 2004 hit “Ordinary People.”
Modeling in Agent Provocateur lingerie for LOVE magazine, Chrissy appears alongside her man in tassels and fur, and he, of course, is delighted to look on and watch his girl go. As they sing the lovers’ anthem together, it’s clear John and Chrissy are happier than ever – and what else would you expect from a couple whose family is this cute?
Without further ado, Happy V-Day from John and Chrissy:
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The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) announced that the deadline has been extended to October 31, 2017 for individuals filing for Disaster Unemployment Assistance in all 39 counties declared in Presidential Disaster Declaration FEMA 4332-DR. This deadline extension will allow affected individuals, who may be eligible but have not yet applied, with additional time to apply for disaster unemployment assistance.
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Irish Water announces hosepipe ban for the whole country
04 July 2018
Irish Water has announced a hosepipe ban for the whole country.
The measure has been in place in the Greater Dublin Area since the start of the week and will be extended nationwide from Friday at 8am.
The order bans the use of water for non-essential activities like watering the garden or filling a paddling pool and will continue until the end of the month.
Irish Water say the decision has been made because of the drought conditions, which are due to continue into next week.
They are encouraging people to keep conserving water to help protect water supplies.
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Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has resigned from President Muhammadu Buhari’s cabinet.
Fayami made the announcement, on Wednesday, at a valedictory briefing in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory in order to pursue his governorship ambition, in Ekiti State.
Fayemi had given a hint about his resignation from the President’s cabinet earlier, in May, during an interview on Channels Television’s programme.
He recently emerged the standard bearer of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the July 14 governorship candidate for Ekiti State.
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The South by Southwest Conferences and Italian Film & Culture Film Festivals are holding the last day of their festivities today, March 18th, while the Bermuda International Film Festival continues throughout the week. Starting at the end of the week is the 16th Annual Garden State Film Festival held in Asbury Park, New Jersey. And on March 24th, the NewFilmmakers LA Women Directors & Narratives Film Festival will be held at South Park Center on Hill Street in Los Angeles from 4:30pm to 11:30pm.
The Location Managers Guild International Awards final ballot voting ends this Monday, the 19th and the Moet Moment Film Festival’s submission deadline is this Thursday, March 22nd.
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A woman called police just after 9 a.m. to say a person was dead on the 8200 block of Ocean Gate Way, near Rampart and Lake Mead boulevards.
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Las Vegas police are investigating a suspicious death Monday in the northwest valley.
A woman called police just after 9 a.m. to say a person was dead on the 8200 block of Ocean Gate Way, near Rampart and Lake Mead boulevards. Officers determined the death appeared suspicious and notified homicide investigators.
No other details were immediately available.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
Contact Blake Apgar at bapgar@reviewjournal.com or 702-387-5298. Follow @blakeapgar on Twitter.
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BURBANK, Calif. (AP) — Authorities say a suspect was arrested after he carjacked an SUV, crashed into several cars and then struggled with an officer during a wild chase near Los Angeles.
The California Highway Patrol says officers tried to pull the suspect over after he was spotted driving erratically on a freeway in Pasadena Wednesday. The CHP lost sight of the suspect but a few minutes later responded to reports of a crash and a carjacking nearby.
The SUV owner, Carolien Fehmers, told reporters she was rear-ended. She says when she got out of the vehicle a man jumped into the driver’s seat and sped off. No injuries were reported.
The suspect, who was not identified, was pulled from the SUV after sideswiping several cars and driving on a sidewalk and a lawn.
Founded in 1972 by the late James H. Smythe, Habitec Security is headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, and operates two full-service branches in Columbus, Ohio, and Charlevoix, Mich. Full-Service Dealers with their Own In-House Security Monitoring Centers are Increasingly Turning to Third-Party Providers for a More Integrated Relationship TOLEDO, Ohio - Habitec Security, one of the largest privately-held security companies in the Midwest, has acquired three companies: Sentinel Alarm Company of Columbus, Ohio; MetaSECURE, a division of MetaLINK of Defiance, Ohio; and Central Security & Electronics of Traverse City, Mich.
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The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has announced plans to support trhe facilitation of e-learning in the country.
Making the remark when the management of the Nigerian French Village paid him a courtesy visit, NITDA DG, Dr Isa Ali Pantami said the agency is willing to provide technical support for e-learning programmes and other ICT infrastructure in the institution.
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The Nigerian French Village was established in 1991 by the Federal Government as an inter-university centre for French studies.
Director General of the Nigeria French Village, Prof. Raufu Adebisi, who also led the delegation, said e-learning is a very important tool see as the world is already a global digital village.
The Nigerian French Village is one of the four Inter University Centers established in the country.
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BURKE — Just before 9 a.m. Ben Tipton and his son Makail bicycled to the intersection of Burke Hollow Road and Darling Hill Road, a quiet crossroads overlooked by Burke Mountain’s ski trails. Saturday dawned clear, the first sunny day in what so far has been a cheerless Vermont spring.
The men slipped their hands into giant foam fingers with the word Rasputitsa printed across them, preparing to direct traffic for a race that would take bicyclists 40 miles over Northeast Kingdom gravel roads.
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"It's extremely cold outside, but it hasn't seemed to stop the spirit of giving," Chance said at the onset of his weather report. With a quick bit of advice from the regular weatherman ("smile, be relatively sexy like I am, and then just read some numbers and you're good to go"), Chance the weatherman jumped right into the report.
Chance would also sit down with the show's hosts for an interview, talking about everything that's happened in his career this year as well as a discussion regarding his ongoing efforts to raise money and support Chicago public schools. See Chance's weather report and interview here.
The UK’s jobs boom is reaching households who might normally struggle to find jobs as the number of households with no member in work fell by nearly 100,000 over the past year.
Lone parents were among those benefitting, with 19,000 more in employment in the three months to March in 2018 compared with the same period last year.
Overall, close to 60pc of households had all members aged over 16 in employment, a rise of 315,000 compared to 2017.
Economists welcomed the news, but warned that there might not be much room for further improvement on the figures.
Ruth Gregory of Capital Economics said that strong employment gains in recent months had been possible thanks to a surge in people joining the labour force.
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Milwaukee’s The Coffee House, now in its 50th Year, is hosting the Seventh Annual Community Sing!, featuring song leaders Mark Dvorak, Julie Thompson, and Craig Siemsen. Described as surprisingly fun and transforming, come on down and sing your heart out! Songs are chosen to be familiar to most, words provided, with three great musicians leading the fun!
Price: $10 suggested
Columbia Gorge residents Rob Denning and Scott Scrimshaw are launching a new visual production and marketing company in The Dalles.
“We're bringing the power back to the small business community in their professional strategies” Denning said.
Denning, a graduate of England's North Hampton School of Music, has worked alongside successful music groups including One Direction, Coldplay, and New Order, according to a news release.
Scrimshaw, former state director for Libertarian Gary Johnson’s presidential campaign, joined Immense Media. “We're bringing not just the small businesses but also their local communities to both an online and real time audience,” Scrimshaw said.
Immense Imagery will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony at 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 8, at 401 West Fourth Street in The Dalles.
LeGacy Presents kicks off its 12th season of stage plays at the Nevada Theatre with the smart and zany Southern comedy, "Dearly Beloved" starting Friday and running through June 23.
Written by the talented writing trio of Jones, Hope & Wooten who brought the LeGacy last year's hit "Dixie Swim Club," "Dearly Beloved" is directed by returning director John Bivens.
Starring local great talents Nancy Haffey, Sue LeGate Halford, Nancy Keith, Nadia White, Kim Wellman and Carolyn Winters.
Brandon Johnson, Harrison Dockter and Kris Meadows are the male contingent … making the show a must see of comedic talent.
Tickets are only $20 in advance, $22 at the door, and are available at The BookSeller, Harmony Books, online at https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3382432, or by calling 530-268 5419.
Reserved seating available through box office or online only.
TOKYO, April 20 Weekly net trading in shares on the first section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange , Japan's main stock exchange, in thousands of yen. A negative figure indicates net selling. Week to: TOTAL Proprietary Brokerage Apr 14 -11,990,261 -85,244,596 73,254,335 Apr 7 -23,158,730 -84,838,360 61,679,630 Mar 31 -6,850,509 63,398,392 -70,248,901 Mar 24 -28,205,062 98,718,798 -126,923,860 Mar 17 -8,305,870 407,036,510 -415,342,380 Breakdown of brokerage totals: Week to: Institutions Individuals Foreigners Securities Cos Apr 14 27,509,918 -48,466,449 101,310,202 -7,099,336 Apr 7 -42,074,062 -3,575,956 106,718,908 610,740 Mar 31 -78,681,085 78,887,674 -73,803,870 3,348,380 Mar 24 -97,944,942 329,813,395 -375,127,010 16,334,697 Mar 17 -142,810,075 108,871,965 -387,964,019 6,559,749 Source: Tokyo Stock Exchange (Compiled by Tokyo Newsroom)
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Danilo had looked like proving an unlikely match-winner for Pep Guardiola’s side with a fine strike after 22 minutes of an otherwise frustrating day for City.
But, after Raheem Sterling spurned a gilt-edged chance to put the game beyond doubt, the Clarets grew in confidence and earned reward when Gudmundsson turned in Matt Lowton’s deep cross.
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Burnley have equalised. Would never have happened if Manchester City hadn’t been down to their last 6 substitutes. — Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) February 3, 2018
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The Brazil keeper’s performance was impressive but it owed much to Burnley’s pressure. The 24-year-old brilliantly kept out Ben Mee’s first-half volley and then went one better to tip Aaron Lennon’s powerful shot onto the bar in the second half. He could do little to prevent Gudmundsson’s close-range effort late on.
Donald Trump promised in his barnstorming campaign for president, with bombast and bravado, that once elected he would tone everything down and be presidential. He was elected and we learned that, candidate or president, the Donald doesn't do presidential.
Citroen will present at the Geneva auto show the SpaceTourer 4×4 E concept, an all-wheel drive crossover minivan that has a length of 4.6 meters and a height of 1.9 meters, with its distance from the ground being increased by 6 cm, compared with the production model.
It is equipped with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder BlueHDi diesel engine producing 150 hp with 370 Nm of torque, with the power passing on both axes, through a 6-speed manual gearbox.
Its interior can accommodate up to 5 people and will have a white and grey Alcantara leather upholstery, a panoramic roof and an infotainment system with a 7-inch touch-screen that supports voice commands.
Bitcoin Fell Off a Cliff and No One Knows How Far It Is to the Bottom
All good things must come to an end—and bad things, too. Bitcoin has had a hell of a ride over the last year, but that all seems to be over as almost 60 percent of its value has vanished in the last month. Enthusiasm in the cryptocurrency market is low …
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Utah lawmakers balked again this year at joining more than half of all U.S. states and pass... . This June 6, 2017, photo, Utah resident Doug Rice, hugs his daughter Ashley, 24, at their home in West Jordan, Utah.
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This quietly intriguing, even enchanting Milwaukee trio seems both of the land and above it, like a cloud or a broad-limbed tree or a hovering consciousness. The group describes itself as three “sonic storytellers" on a “restless search." These storytellers weave a web of enlightenment with melody and rhythm. Harmony is spare, recalling Ornette Coleman’s decree to liberate oneself from the “background" chord changes, and the pop-like but serious sensibility of another contemporary trio, The Bad Plus.
The music radiates wide-eyed intelligence. On the title tune, “The Good Land," trumpeter Jamie Breiwick’s solo uncovers thick textures, like a spade digging soil, overturning rock and root, perhaps even an earthworm. Drummer Devin Drobka bifurcates space with rhythmic disjunction and momentum that implies plenty of life’s complexity, but at an organic level—down to the ground enough to dance with that night crawler.
TORONTO, April 28 Canada's main stock index edged higher in early trade on Friday, as energy stocks broadly gained with higher oil prices and Bombardier Inc shares weighed after Boeing asked the U.S. government to investigate pricing of the company's new jet.
The Toronto Stock Exchange's S&P/TSX composite index was up 22.65 points, or 0.15 percent, at 15,529.12 shortly after the open. It is on track for a 0.5 percent fall on the week. (Reporting by Alastair Sharp; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
After making it to the main stage for Hot 97’s 2018 Summer Jam lineup, DJ Megan Ryte gets an assist from Tory Lanez and HoodCelebrityy for the official video for her new single “On & On”. Directed by Rock Davis. Featuring cameos by Smoke DZA, Desiigner and more. You can download “On & On” now on iTunes/Google Play.
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March 29 Corby Spirit and Wine Ltd :
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* Co entered into amending deal with Pernod Ricard USA to extend term of existing distribution agreement to June 30, 2018
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A murder investigation has been launched after a 22-year-old man was stabbed to death.
Scotland Yard said police, the London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance were called to an address at St Mary’s Close in Tottenham, north London, in the early hours of Saturday after reports of a stabbing.
The murder investigation is being led by the Homicide and Major Crime Command.
The victim’s next of kin have been informed and a post-mortem examination date has yet to be set.
Detective chief inspector Andrew Packer said: “I am keen to hear from anyone who was in the vicinity of Kemble Road and St Mary’s Close in the early hours of Saturday morning.”
April 12 China United Travel Co Ltd :
* Says it plans to invest 1.5 million yuan to set up a Hubei-based equity investment JV with partners and hold 30 percent stake in JV
* Says it will contribute capital of 23.5 million yuan to establish sport industry investment buyout fund, equivalent to a 9.4 percent stake
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JOHANNESBURG, June 14 (Reuters) - South Africa's Public Protector has launched a new investigation into allegations of influence-peddling and unlawful enrichment by certain officials within three state-owned firms after thousands of emails relating to alleged fraud were leaked.
The Public Protector's office said in a statement on Wednesday it was investigating these allegations within Eskom, Transnet and The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA).
Allegations of government corruption have escalated this month after local media began reporting on more than 100,000 leaked emails they say show inappropriate interference in the issuing of lucrative tenders. (Reporting by Nqobile Dludla; Editing by Chris Reese)
ISLAMABAD (AP) - Pakistan is still mulling Afghanistan's recent overtures, including an invitation that Pakistani prime minister visit Kabul.
Analysts widely see the offer as a good sign, underscoring that dialogue between the two often uneasy neighbors is key to defeating militants on both sides of the border.
Pakistan, however, says it wants to consult the country's political and military leadership before accepting Afghan President Ashraf Ghani's invitation.
The invitation follows a visit last weekend to Kabul by Pakistan's National Security Adviser Nasser Janjua and also last month's offer by Ghani of unconditional talks with the Taliban.
The Taliban have not responded yet.
Pakistan's foreign ministry spokesman Moahmmad Faisal said on Tuesday the country's political and military leaders are carefully considering the invitation in order "to prepare a brief for the prime minister."
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A federal appeals court is weighing in on an unusual lawsuit by a group of young people who say the Trump administration is violating their constitutional rights by failing to address climate change.
A three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments Monday from attorneys for the administration and the 21 young people, who range in age from 10 to 21.
The Trump administration wants the 9th Circuit to order a lower court to dismiss the suit, saying it is broad and without merit.
The San Jose Mercury News reports (http://bayareane.ws/2knQczY ) that two of the judges voiced skepticism about the administration’s request.
The lawsuit was originally filed against the Obama administration in 2015.
TORONTO (Reuters) - Two Canadians were among those killed in an attack on a Burkina Faso restaurant, Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland said Monday, though she gave no information regarding the victims' identities.
Suspected Islamist militants opened fire on patrons at a restaurant in the capital of Ouagadougou, killing at least 18 people and wounding several others.
Six Canadians were among those killed in an attack on a hotel in Burkina Faso in January, 2016.
It can’t have been the most pleasant of three days…
Here’s an idea for a horror film. Hollywood, you can have this. As long as you don’t let M. Night Shyamalan direct it.
So, two teenagers get lost in the Catacombs of Paris – the underground ossuary known as “the world’s largest grave”, containing the bones of more than six million people and found deep within the 150-mile network of tunnels that runs under the French capital.
The teenagers then have to survive for three days in the pitch-black tunnels of the Catacombs, without food or drink and wandering past bones underfoot and skulls on the walls with almost every step, before a search team eventually locates them after a lengthy search with a pack of rescue dogs.
Sounds terrifying, right? And whatever lucky film director does eventually take on this tale on can now legitimately stick “based on a true story” at the start of the film – because that’s exactly what is reported to have happened to two teens aged 16 and 17 years old.
FILE PHOTO: South Africa's President Jacob Zuma reacts during the launch of a social housing project in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, April 1, 2017. REUTERS/Rogan Ward/File Photo
JOHANNESBURG South African President Jacob Zuma had briefed top officials at the African National Congress in December of his decision to dismiss former finance minister Pravin Gordhan, but the leaders persuaded him to delay the sacking, a top ANC official said.
Speaking at a media briefing after two days of meetings by the party's top officials, Deputy Secretary-General Jessie Duarte said on Wednesday Zuma had told the officials that his relationship with Gordhan had broken down.
Duarte also said Zuma would meet with the party's integrity commission on April 9, but did not give details.
(Reporting by Mfuneko Toyana; Writing by James Macharia; Editing by Larry King)
The singer says his cremated pet, Voodoo, was in a sealed plastic bag in his car.
The 57-year-old Our House singer believes whoever stole his beloved moggy’s ashes may have mistaken the contents in the bag for drugs.
“One weekend my wife was going away and she gave me three things to do,” said Suggs, speaking during his new one-man show A Life in The Realm of Madness.
“Get our pet cat Voodoo cremated at the vet’s, take a bottle of vodka to the dentist as a present and stay out of trouble.
Celebrating the Difference will return to Fraserburgh on Saturday, September 16.
The event promises a free, fun-packed afternoon of entertainment for all the family at North East Scotland College’s Fraserburgh campus.
Running from 12 noon to 3pm, there will be a host of activities for all the family to enjoy. Several newcomers have been added to the programme for 2017 including the Aberdeen Ghangra Crew who will be teaching everyone a few steps in Indian dance.
The Blu Toon All Stars from Peterhead will also be in attendance, while there will be singing from Lighthouse Rock and Highland dancing from the Lawrence Dance Academy.
Food from all around the globe will also be on offer as well as a host of stalls, giving the many different countries who have made their home in the Broch a chance to show more of their culture.
Billy Bowie believes Kilmarnock can mount a challenge for the Scottish Premiership title.
The Rugby Park director says the team can build on this season's fifth placed finish under manager Steve Clarke.
"We've got to be modest," he said.
"It'd be great if we could do it next year but who knows. We've really just got to see when the players come back how we play and how the other teams have fared up".
Interview by Jonathan Sutherland
New Arsenal boss Unai Emery is eyeing a reunion with Paris St-Germain striker Goncalo Guedes.
But Spanish radio station Cadena COPE says Arsenal will have to battle it out with Inter Milan for the Portuguese star.
Guedes was on loan at Valencia this season where he played a starring role helping his side to a fourth-place finish.
However, the La Liga outfit did not take up their £35m option to buy and he is therefore back on the market.
Emery brought Guedes to PSG from Benfica in January 2017, spending £27m on the 21-year-old forward.
With rising heat and fasting , Online food delivery orders through mobile phones and Internet has become very popular in Pakistan during the holy month of Ramadan all across the country as leaving the house to buy food from shops becomes even harder for faithfuls.
A report aired by a private news channel said, In the run-up to Ramadan ,many home delievery food services are trying their level best to grab those last minutes best deals on discounted rates. The trend of online food delivery orders has changed the mindset of customers. Different food chains are trying to push their services through social media sites . Most fast food chains attempt to attract customers during Ramadan by offering special meals that include dates and with affordable prices as they remain closed during the day and open only in the evening.—APP
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FILE - In this Feb. 24, 2017, file photo, New York Yankees special advisor Alex Rodriguez speaks with CC Sabathia, who reflected in his sunglasses, ahead of a spring training baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies in Tampa, Fla. Rodriguez thinks the Yankees’ “breathtaking” offense could break records this season. He arrived at spring training Monday, March 19, 2018 and had high praise for a lineup led by Giancarlo Stanton, Aaron Judge, Gary Sanchez and Didi Gregorius. Matt Rourke, File AP Photo
Crawford worked out on the ice for the first time since being sidelined due to post-concussion syndrome Saturday, Mark Potash of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
This is obviously a huge step in the right direction in Crawford's recovery, but the 33-year-old netminder should still be considered out indefinitely until he's able to return to practice with his teammates. Anton Forsberg and Jeff Glass will continue to split the workload in goal for the Blackhawks until Crawford's given the green light to return to game action.
We turned an iconic date into an iconic price. Celebrate our birthday on 3.13 with $3.13 Presidente Margaritas all day long. #ChilisBirthday pic.twitter.com/jZrvqCIzQ2 — Chili's Grill & Bar (@Chilis) March 9, 2018
For the first time ever, Chili's is publicly celebrating its birthday and it's doing it with $3.13 margaritas.Participating locations of the Tex-Mex restaurant chain will be offering $3.13 Presidente Margaritas all day Tuesday to celebrate the chain's March 13 birthday.The Chili's version of the popular drink includes Presidente Brandy, hence the name.
U.S. crude stocks fell last week as refineries hiked output, while gasoline stocks decreased and distillate inventories fell, the Energy Information Administration said on Wednesday. Crude oil storage tanks are seen from above at the Cushing oil hub, in Cushing, Oklahoma, March 24, 2016.
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March 29 O-uccino Inc:
* Says it will fully acquire Seven Signatures International (SSI) through stock swap on May 1
* Says one share of SSI's stock will be exchanged with 8.13 shares of the company's stock
* 48,780 shares of the company's stock will be exchanged
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Jaguars linebacker Paul Posluszny drew a costly penalty in last Sunday’s overtime loss to the Jets when he was flagged for taunting Jets linebacker Dylan Donahue at the end of a Jets punt return.
Posluszny expressed shock about the penalty, saying that he though Donahue had hit him with an illegal blindside block along the sideline at the end of a Jeremy Kerley return. The 15-yard penalty helped set up the game-winning field goal by Chandler Catanzaro and it also caught the eye of the league office.
Despite Posluszny’s amazement at getting penalized at all, the league has also fined him. Per multiple reports, Posluszny has been fined $9,115 as a result of the taunting.
Donahue injured his elbow on the play and has been placed on injured reserve.
CHULA VISTA, Calif. (AP)  Authorities say a man who called 911 to say he'd just shot to death two women in a San Diego suburb has killed himself more than 100 miles away.
Thirty-eight-year-old David Bell was found dead in Norwalk at around 9 a.m. Friday.
Police say Bell called 911 at around 3 a.m. and reported killing two women in the Chula Vista condominium where he lived.
In separate bedrooms, police found the bodies of 38-year-old Aura Mancilla  believed to be Bell's girlfriend or ex-girlfriend  and her aunt, 58-year-old Patricia Garcia.
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An alert was issued for him. Authorities later found him in a parked car, dead from an apparently self-inflicted gunshot.
From Tubby Daniels, to Roger Humphries and the RH Factor, and all in between, the Black Political Empowerment Projct (B-PEP) Jazz “Fun-Raiser” was full of jazz, food and fellowship. The event was held Monday, April 17 at the Wyndham hotel in Oakland. See the video below for a New Pittsburgh Courier exclusive look at Tubby Daniels, and the Afro Ameerican Music Institute Youth Ensemble, both who received enormous applause.
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The Robson Volunteer Fire Department hopes to fill their boots with cash this weekend.
They’re raising funds for Muscular Dystrophy Canada with their annual boot drive Saturday.
You can drop by Johnny’s Grocery and Gas on Broadwater Road from 7:00 am – 7:00 pm.
There will be prizes.
They’ll be trying to break last year’s record of $7,300 in donations.
Two men charged in connection with a decades-long battle over a B.C. polygamist community are scheduled to begin a trial in Cranbrook today.
Winston Blackmore is accused of having two dozen wives over a 25 year period.
James Oler will face trial alongside Blackmore for allegedly marrying four women.
The legal battle dates back to the early 1990s when police first looked into allegations people in the religious community of Bountiful were practising multiple marriages.
In February, Brandon Blackmore and his former wife Emily Gail Blackmore were found guilty of taking a 13-year-old girl to the United States to be a child bride. James Oler was also facing charges but he was found not guilty in this case.
Parker Hannifin Corporation , the global leader in motion and control technologies, today announced that it is scheduled to present at the Barclays Capital Industrial Select Conference in Miami Beach, Florida, February 23, 2017 at 9:45 a.m. Eastern time. Parker's scheduled presenter is Tom Williams, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jimmy Kimmel held his baby son as he returned to his late-night son from a week off for the boy's heart surgery.
Kimmel was crying from the first moment of his monologue Monday night as he pleaded with Congress to restore and improve children's health coverage, a cause he has championed since his son Billy was born with a heart defect in April.
Billy needed one surgery just after his birth and had a follow-up operation last week.
Kimmel kept up his ardent advocacy Monday night, urging Congress to restore the Children's Health Insurance Program, which has been left unfunded and stuck in a political stalemate since September.
Kimmel said it's "disgusting" that Congress is putting tax cuts for millionaires ahead of the lives of children.
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) – A homeless man stole a van from a bakery and rammed it into a building. That building just so happened to be a police precinct.
Employees at Sweet Frostings Blissful Bakeshop in Spokane were loading a gingerbread house into a van early Sunday morning, when a man screaming profanity and threats approached.
The frightened staff retreated into the shop, leaving behind the gingerbread house, the van and the van’s keys.
The man sped off in the van before crashing into the glass entrance doors of the Spokane Police Department’s downtown precinct.
The man was arrested on suspicion of vehicle theft and felony harassment for threatening to kill the workers, among other charges.
The gingerbread house won the people’s choice award in the Gingerbread Build-off competition at the Davenport Grand Hotel.
Leslie Jones strikes a pose on the red carpet as she arrives at the 2018 Time 100 Gala on Tuesday night (April 24) at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City.
The 50-year-old SNL star channeled model Grace Jones in a white blazer/dress, dark sunglasses, and black lipliner as she was joined on the carpet by her date for the night designer Christian Siriano.
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Other stars at the event included director Greta Gerwig, comedian Samantha Bee, and Wonder Woman Lynda Carter along with TV hosts/journalists Gayle King, Martha Stewart, David Muir, Lester Holt, Al Roker, Hoda Kotb, Megyn Kelly, and Savannah Guthrie.
FYI: Padma is wearing a Christian Siriano dress. Greta‘s dress is by Graziela Gems. Leslie is wearing an outfit by Christian Siriano.
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The mother of Terence Crutcher’s children has been arrested for possession of a controlled substance. Frenchel Johnson was arrested late yesterday afternoon and booked into the Tulsa jail. She is being held on a $5,000 bond.
Crutcher, a Black man, was shot and killed by Tulsa Police last September. In court, Johnson had sought to become the executor of his estate. That request was denied. Johnson had claimed a 'Common Law' marriage.
Since the Police Officer who shot Crutcher was charged in court with 1st Degree Manslaughter, that could opened the door to a wrongful death suit against the City of Tulsa.
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Launched in March in partnership with Columbus City Schools, Stop to Live is being touted by its creators and other advocates as the first in the United States to address substance-abuse prevention for special-needs children. Plans are to roll it out nationally next year.
Top Stories: Waiting For The Nunes Memo; Florida Felons And Voting Rights
Good morning, here are our early stories:
— Washington Awaits Nunes Memo That Has Pushed It Into Terra Incognita.
— Voting Rights Process For Florida Felons Unconstitutional, Judge Says.
— Fidel Castro Díaz-Balart, Oldest Son Of Cuban Leader, Commits Suicide.
— Brawl Between Afghan, Eritrean Migrants In France Leaves 4 Wounded.
— Wisconsin Teen Sentenced To 40 Years In Mental Hospital For 'Slender Man' Stabbing.
— Hawaii Judge Finds Woman Not Guilty Of Driving Off A Cliff And Killing Her Twin.
And here are more early headlines:
Federal Prosecutor In Oregon Holding Summit On Surplus Pot. (AP)
Oil From Sunken Tanker May Have Spread To Japan. (Reuters)
Van Driver Plows Into Shanghai Pedestrians, 18 Hurt. (CNN)
New Evidence Of Thousands Of Mayan Structures In Guatemala. (National Geographic)
Hundreds Trapped After Storm Blows Over New Zealand. (RNZ)
Big News on a Crazy Brock Lesnar Feud, "Broken" Hardy Plans for WWE RAW Revealed, Vince McMahon Upset with WWE Newcomer, New GIFs & Galleries, More
Wednesday's episode of WWE's Total Bellas on E! drew 539,000 viewers and ranked #37 for the night on cable in the 18-49 demographic.This is down from last week's episode, which drew 560,000 viewers and ranked #17 for the night on cable.Below is our Total Bellas Season 2 Viewership Tracker:Episode 1: 681,000 viewersEpisode 2: 558,000 viewersEpisode 3: 575,000 viewersEpisode 4: 560,000 viewersEpisode 5: 539,000 viewersEpisode 6:Episode 7:Episode 8:Follow Marc on Twitter at @this_is_marc . Send any news, tips or corrections to us by clicking here
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A U.S.-based rights group says Iran has sentenced an Iranian-American art dealer and his wife to prison for being Zoroastrians.
The announcement early Wednesday by the Center for Human Rights in Iran marks the latest case of a dual national being imprisoned by Iran in a closed-door hearing before its hard-line Revolutionary Court.
The group says art dealer Karan Vafadari was sentenced to 27 years in prison. It says his Iranian wife, Afarin Neyssar, who has permanent residency in the U.S., received a 16-year sentence.
The group cites a letter that Vafadari wrote to it from Tehran's Evin prison for the information.
The sentences have yet to be reported in Iran. Iran's mission to the United Nations did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
MUNICH May 3 The German insurance giant Allianz on Wednesday confirmed its guidance for 2017 as it reported robust key figures for the first quarter.
"Our first quarter results were a good start into 2017 and our balance sheet remained strong," Chief Executive Oliver Baete said in a statement.
The group affirmed its forecast for 2017 operating profit of 10.8 billion euros ($11.8 billion), plus or minus 500 million euros, barring unforeseen events, crises or natural catastrophes.
First-quarter operating profit rose 9.4 percent to 2.9 billion euros, while revenue was 2.5 percent higher at 36.2 billion.
Net income attributable to shareholders was 1.8 billion euros in the quarter, down 15.3 percent from a year ago, which Allianz attributed largely to year-earlier one-off gains from the sale of financial stakes.
Allianz published the earnings ahead of its annual general meeting due to start later in the morning.
($1 = 0.9163 euros) (Reporting by Tom Sims; Editing by Maria Sheahan)
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Casey McMichael: We Should Be More Patient with Our Pragmatic President
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In recent political conversations, and I really don’t get into many, I’ve come to the conclusion that our esteemed President Trump is still better than what we could have had. Here’s what I mean:
Mr. Trump is a “pragmatist” type of president. By definition, this means he’s “dealing with things sensibly, realistically and in a way that is based on the practical rather than theory.” So, this is why a lot of people are upset with his firm decisions on border control, gun laws and his foreign policies. People may not be looking at him with this view in mind. I don’t think we’ve ever had such a president like this before. (Maybe he reminds me of Reagan a little.)
So, give this some thought and maybe you can help your liberal friends calm down to the point of waiting and being more patient with our president.
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Six houses worth a total of $3,633,630 changed hands in deeds filed with Town Clerk Barbara Serfilippi between Feb. 1 and Feb. 6. The town received $9,084 in conveyance taxes from the transfers, which included:
252 Keeler Drive: Frank Amendola Jr. of Continental Drive to Taeyoung Choi and Eunji Li of Prospect Street, Feb. 1, $534,000.
42 Wilridge Road: William and Ann O’Brien of Olcott Way to Michael Cernak and Rachel Park, Feb. 1, $303,500.
8 Clayton Place: Michael Bresnan and Mary Sherry to David and Tracey Brady of Millstone Court, Feb. 2, $1,068,380.
58 Blue Ridge Road: Jordan El-Hag and Marissa Deangelis to Robert and Katherine Peckham of Thunder Hill Lane, Feb. 2, $420,000.
293 North Salem Road: Christiana Trust of Houston, Texas, to 293 North Salem Road LLC of Torrington, Feb. 3, $582,750.
3 Old Wagon Road: US Bank Trust of San Diego, Calif., to Jordan El-Hag, Feb. 6, $725,000.
Lil Uzi Vert I Dropped $220k to Put Marilyn Manson Around My Neck
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Lil Uzi Vert is officially the biggest Marilyn Manson fan ... unless you know of any others who spent six figures to make an iced out pendant in his likeness.
Uzi was rocking his newest piece at Coachella this weekend. The image of Manson rockin' Mickey Mouse ears is damn near priceless -- the chain and pendant together are made up of 16,000 diamonds totaling 155 carats.
Celeb jeweler Ben Baller delivered the goods to Uzi on Sunday, and IF & Co. Jewelers made it for $220k. We're told the labor alone cost $50,000.
Manson is the only person Uzi follows on IG, so his love for the rocker is deep ... and expensive.
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Fourth-seeded Timea Babos beat Wang Yafan 6-3, 6-4 Saturday to advance to the final of the Taiwan Open.
Babos claimed her first win in three matches against Wang and will face Kateryna Kozlova in Sunday’s final.
Kozlova eliminated Sabine Lisicki, earning a 7-5, 6-4 victory to reach her first WTA singles final.
Babos took both sets behind 24 winners, including seven aces. The Hungarian also won far more points on her second serve than Wang — 54 to 38 per cent.
Kozlova had 18 winners and only 13 unforced errors against Lisicki, whose 32 winners were offset by 31 unforced errors and six double faults.
× Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 10 p.m. for northern Indiana counties
Heavy rain fell across the state this morning and more scattered thunderstorms are developing across Central Indiana right now. The area is being monitored but the Storm Prediction Center for an increase in severe weather potential through this evening. The main severe weather threats would be lightning, large hail and damaging straight-line winds.
Severe T-storm Watch until 10pm.
Five counites are under the watch north of Lafayette.
There is a risk for severe storms through this evening.
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Teachers are rallying in Frankfort again today as legislators meet to discuss the budget. (Source: WAVE 3 News)
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Police have evacuated neighbours as "toxic smoke" billowed from a house fire at Southport on Wednesday.
Firefighting crews were called to a property on the corner of North and Norman streets about 10.40am to find the residence “well alight”, a fire spokesman said.
Fire crews battle the house fire at Norman Street, Southport. Photo: 7 News Gold Coast
Three crews with breathing apparatus brought the fire under control by 11.45am as police evacuated nearby residents due to the smoke, police said.
A fire spokesman said the house was believed to be an abandoned property and squatters had been on site, however all known people had been accounted for.
The property was extensively damaged, with a partial collapse, the spokesman said.
The National Weather Service Quad Cities and the Dubuque County Emergency Management Agency are offering a free storm spotter training class next Tuesday.
The class is from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Regional Emergency Responder Training Center at 14928 Public Safety Way.
No registration is necessary.
The class will cover severe weather hazards including thunderstorms and tornadoes, including the general structure and movement of severe thunderstorms, identification of important storm features and safety concerns.
The class is free and open to the public.
The Latest on the release of U.S. college student Otto Warmbier after months of detention in North Korea : The parents of a college student released by North Korea after 17 months of detention are expected to discuss their son's condition publicly. Otto Warmbier was in a coma when he landed in Cincinnati late Tuesday night.
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May 2 Whirlpool Corp
* Whirlpool Corporation announces planned acquisition of Yummly
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* Whirlpool Corp - acquisition will not have a material impact on Whirlpool Corporation's 2017 financial statements
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KALAMAZOO, Mich. — A man accused of killing two people in two counties in southwestern Michigan has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for one of the crimes.
A Kalamazoo County judge sentenced 33-year-old Zachary Patten on Monday after he was convicted last month of the first-degree murder of Graciela Portillo-Esparza last July.
The mother of four was fatally shot after stepping between her brother and Patten, who were arguing.
A detective testified Patten admitted shooting Portillo-Esparza, but said he was aiming for her brother, Oscar Portillo, the ex-boyfriend of Patten's girlfriend.
Phoenix police Sgt. Vince Lewis talks about a burglary and an officer-involved shooting in Tolleson on Feb. 1, 2018. Alejandro Barahona/azcentral.com
The U.S. Coast Guard is investigating a potential threat aboard the container ship, Maersk Memphis, at the Port of Charleston in South Carolina, authorities said Thursday.
"The Maersk Memphis is currently moored at Charleston's Wando terminal, which has been evacuated while law enforcement units from federal, state and local law enforcement agencies investigate the threat," the Coast Guard said in a statement.
A one nautical mile safety zone has been established around the vessel, the U.S. Coast Guard Southeast said on its Twitter account.
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The United Airlines scandal involving a passenger who was roughly “re-accommodated” out of an overbooked flight has sparked countless jokes memes and parodies. Now here’s a video teaser of something which could become a blockbuster among mobile video games: A UA fighter game for everyone to experience how it feels like to be dragged off a plane.
× Officials seek public’s help to prevent oak wilt disease
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — State officials are seeking the public’s help in preventing the spread of a disease that kills oak trees.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources says April 15 marked the beginning of the yearly period when oak wilt can be transmitted from diseased to healthy red oaks.
Forest health program specialist Roger Mech says red oaks often die within a few weeks after becoming infected.
He says the best prevention method is not to prune or otherwise “injure” oaks between April 15 and July 15.
Oak wilt is spread this time of year as beetles move spores from fungal fruiting structures on trees killed the previous year to wounds on healthy oaks.
The North Saanich Food And Farm Festival is marking its 10th anniversary this year, and organizers have lined up another great weekend for you, including a couple of special events. The festival launch Farm To Table celebration is this Friday, featuring a locally sourced three course meal, and the Canada 150 Community Pancake and Crepe Breakfast on Sunday is the place to be to dig into awe-inspiring breakfast treats and support the Capital Region Food and Agriculture Initiatives Roundtable.
The North Saanich Food and Farm Festival, a Flavour Trails initiative, was recently voted a finalist in the Peninsula News Reviews’ Readers’ Choice Awards for Best Farm Event; more than 20 venue stops and activities comprise the festival. For maps, costs and much more information, fire up your tractor and head over here.
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× Gov. Rauner to deliver Illinois budget address today
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner will propose a third annual budget that is likely to be shelved by the Legislature like his first two.
Rauner addresses a joint session of the Legislature on Wednesday. He will outline budget priorities for the fiscal year that begins July 1.
There has been no state budget since July 2015. The Republican has bickered with Democrats in the Legislature over increasing taxes and cutting spending.
The state is on track to build up a $5 billion deficit by the end of the fiscal year on June 30. It has $11 billion in overdue bills and pension-program shortfalls totally $130 billion.
The Senate has been working on a plan that increases revenue and addresses some Rauner priorities.
White Collar Group Of The Year: Covington & Burling
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 5:06 PM EST) -- Covington & Burling LLP has been the counsel of choice for companies and institutions in major public crises, including Takata Corp. in its highly sensitive $1 billion deal with the U.S. Department of Justice last year over faulty air bag inflators linked to at least 13 deaths in the U.S., landing on Law360's list of White Collar Practice Groups of the Year.
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Enter now for your chance to win a pair of passes to see an advanced screening of Father Figures on Wednesday, December 20th at a Manhattan theater.
Upon learning that their mother has been lying to them for years about their allegedly deceased father, two fraternal twin brothers hit the road on the ultimate paternity quest. See it in theaters everywhere December 22nd.
OSLO, March 31 Norway's $915-billion sovereign wealth fund, the world's largest, may be allowed next year to invest in unlisted stocks, the Norwegian government said on Friday.
The fund, which funnels the revenues from Norway's oil and gas production, can invest in listed stocks, bonds and real estate only.
"The (fund) cannot currently be invested in unlisted equities on a general basis. The Ministry of Finance intends to examine, prior to next year's report on the management of the fund, whether such investments should be permitted in the (fund)," the ministry said in a white paper. (Reporting by Gwladys Fouche, editing by Terje Solsvik)
PARIS, June 15 (Reuters) - French state-controlled utility EDF has been notified of a 24-hour strike starting on June 21, the company said on its website, but EDF did not say if the industrial action would cut French electricity output.
EDF, which operates France's 58 nuclear reactors which provide more than 75 percent of its electricity needs, did not give any further details about the strike.
Uniper, which has a total power generation capacity of 2,000 megawatts in France, said earlier on Tuesday that the CGT, FO and CFE-CGC unions had called for workers at all its power generation plants in France to down tools for a week from June 19-26.
Workers in the French gas and electricity sector organised weekly strikes earlier this year to protest against a wage freeze in the sector. (Reporting by Bate Felix; Editing by Sudip Kar-Gupta)
Notre Dame saw a big leap in production from its defensive line in 2017, and it returns all but one rotation player returns in 2018. The Irish have a chance to be much improved up front, and it starts during the spring.
Blue & Gold Illustrated senior editor Lou Somogyi and football analyst Bryan Driskell break down the unit by discussing who returns and what is expected of them in 2018.
Children and their guardian(s) are invited to spend a day with Melody and her Grandmother as you take an imaginative journey through classical music with the Steinway & Sons Spirio piano. An instructor from Sunset Playhouse School for the Arts in Elm Grove will provide a creative drama workshop using the book MELODY’S MOSTLY MUSICAL DAY. Participants will have fun with dramatic play, story enactment, visual arts, music, and movement. This 45-minute creative drama workshop is followed by a demonstration of the Steinway Spirio, the world’s finest high resolution player piano.Registration is limited!
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After feeling like he was the only one answering questions at a Russian Energy Week Forum plenary session, Russian President Vladimir Putin tells a joke about an Israeli soldier.
I am also glad he refers to the soldier’s adversaries as “terrorists” – but would be nice if Russia stopped supporting some of them!
Sometimes you're too fancy for a limp, overpriced hot dog.
Like this dude who brought his own cheese platter during an Australian rules football match between the Melbourne Demons and St Kilda Football Club on Sunday.
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Look, we're not going to lie, bringing your own cheese platter for instant consumption sounds like quite the idea. The occasion however, is a little questionable.
The platter features avocado, blocks of cheese (perhaps a blue?), cured meats and a baguette on a wooden board (!), according to a person claiming to be the man's friend on Reddit. Ooh la la.
And of course, seems like people are into the idea. Well, some of them at least.
not surpised the price for a pie and a beer at the ground this could be the next in thing — King (@kingschoppe) August 13, 2017
March 30 Da Lue International Holding Co Ltd :
* Says it will issue the 1st series domestic unsecured convertible corporate bonds, worth T$400 million
* Says par value and issue price of T$100,000 for the bonds
* Maturity period of three years and coupon rate of 0 percent for the bonds
* Proceeds to be used for bank loan repayment and business extension
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Bolthouse Farms has a new line for cereal lovers and daily dairy users. Its refrigerated non-dairy Bolthouse Farms Plant Protein Milk contains 10 grams of pea protein in each 8-ounce serving versus only 1 gram of protein typically found in almond milk. The plant-based milks also have 50 percent more calcium than dairy milk. Plant Protein Milk is available in four flavors: Unsweetened, Original, Vanilla and Chocolate, and retail in 48-ounce bottle, each with an SRP of $4.99.
Pro Kabaddi League 2018 Auctions Live Updates: The remaining players will go under the hammer on Day 2. (PKL Twitter Photo) Pro Kabaddi League 2018 Auctions Live Updates: The remaining players will go under the hammer on Day 2. (PKL Twitter Photo)
Pro Kabaddi League 2018 Auctions Live: It was a historic day at the first day of Pro Kabaddi League auction as a total of 6 players – 5 Indian and 1 overseas players were sold for a price of over Rs 1 crore. Monu Goyat shattered the records as he became the most expensive player to be sold at the Pro Kabaddi League auction. The raider was sold for Rs 1.51 crore to Haryana Steelers. Rahul Chaudhari was the second costliest buy as he fetched Rs 1.29 on Day 1 of the auction. Nitin Tomar, Rishank Devadiga and Deepak Niwas Hooda also crossed the Rs 1 crore barrier. Iran’s Fazel Atrachali became the only overseas player on Day 1 to fetch a sum of Rs 1 crore. On Day 2, the remaining players will go under the hammers, and new records might shatter.
The University of California San Diego men's golf team placed 18th of 22 schools at the Cactus Thaw Invitational, hosted by Western New Mexico University Monday and Tuesday at Brookside Country Club. UC San Diego finished with a two-round total of 590, 14-over par.
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The Tribune's Rich Campbell and Dan Wiederer discuss the Bears' new kick competition as the team breaks camp on Aug. 14, 2017.
Bury v Sunderland
Bury take on Sunderland on Thursday 10th August, 2017, with kickoff at 19:45. This match is currently being shown LIVE on Sky Sports.
The season continues to continue (it’s been a long day, alright?) with the Carabao Cup, that used to be the Milk/Carling/League/Tetley/Coca-Cola/John’s House of Magical Pastrami Cup, in days gone by. Sunderland are in the first round after getting relegated last term, and have to face a Bury team that might view this as a chance to slay a giant.
If Sunderland lose it will set the fans up for a few days of misery and complaint, but after last season they at least have some practice in disappointment, which is a real shame for such a great club.
Bury v Sunderland is LIVE on Sky Sports.
Todd Gurley may not win MVP on Saturday night, but he took home some hardware before the NFL Honors awards show kicked off. Gurley was voted FedEx Ground Player of the Year in 2017, essentially making him the best running back in the NFL this past season. Carson Wentz was named FedEx Air Player of the Year, as well.
Gurley had a fantastic season in Sean McVay’s offense, rushing for 1,305 yards and 13 touchdowns. He was also a major threat as a receiver, hauling in 64 passes for 788 yards and six touchdowns.
He was named FedEx Ground Player of the Week twice in 2017, earning the award in back-to-back games in Weeks 15 and 16. Gurley is the first player in Rams history to win the yearly award, which began in 2003.
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When was the last time you heard someone say “Flying was Plan B”? I’ll guess never.
But that is exactly what flying is for Alaska’s Leighan Falley. Once she decided mountain guiding wasn’t a long-term path for her, she executed Plan B. The short film, “Denali’s Raven” is Leighan’s story…
There are 7 dams in Oregon that have been listed as unsatisfactory by the Oregon Water Resources Department. 1 of the 7 is the Johnson Creek Dam northeast of Prineville in Crook County. The designation means the dams are inspected more closely with repairs needed to keep from being labeled as unsafe. There are 869 dams in Oregon according to the Army Corp of Engineers database most of which are privately owned. Concern of the dams came after problems were discovered with the dam in Oroville California.
Join naturalists to explore how High Park trees go from sleeping skeletons to brimming with blossoming buds in the spring and learn basic spring tree ID skills.1:30-3 pm. Free. Suggested donation $2-$5 per person.
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Nigeria midfielder Hope Akpan has linked up with English League one outfit, Bradford City on a two-year contract from Burton Albion, reports Completesportsnigeria. com.
Akpan, 26, joined Bradford City on a free transfer, becoming the club’s ninth signing of the summer.
The midfielder who has been capped at international level by Nigeria has now joined up with his new team-mates at their pre-season Cheshire training camp.
“We are really pleased to get Hope into the building,” Bradford City head coach, Micheal Collins told the club’s official website.
“We already had excellent quality in that area (midfield), but Hope will add to that whilst also offering a strong physical presence.
“The intensity of the league demands we have quality in all departments to cope, and we feel like we are getting there now.”
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Zibanejad (concussion) is doubtful to return to action against the Stars on Monday, Dan Rosen of NHL.com reports.
Considering Zibanejad has just resumed skating, it seems unlikely that he will be available for Wednesday's trip to Ottawa as well, although no official timeline has been announced by the team. Prior to his five-game absence, the center has notched six goals and 10 assists in his previous 15 outings. Boo Nieves figures to remain in the lineup until Zibanejad is given the all-clear to play.
In 2009, Daniel Lopez was pulled over for driving erratically. The car chase that ensued killed a police officer and he was given the death penalty.
GENEVA (Reuters) - The United Nations human rights office called on Friday on Myanmar authorities to release two detained Reuters journalists, a day after they were denied bail.
“We repeat the calls for their immediate release and for the charges to be dropped,” U.N. human rights spokesman Rupert Colville told a Geneva news briefing. “We are alarmed at the serious erosion of freedom of expression in Myanmar.”
× Driver critically injured in I-65 crash on city’s south side
The driver of a car that police say was traveling at excessive speed was critically injured when the vehicle veered off of I-65, flipping several times before coming to rest far from the roadway.
The single-vehicle crash happened about 2:45 a.m. on northbound I-65 just south of I-465 on the city’s south side. The unidentified driver was transported to Eskenazi Hospital in critical condition.
According to Indiana State Police investigators the car flipped at least five times, and the driver–who was not wearing a seat belt– was ejected from the vehicle. Witnesses told investigators that the car was airborne at a significant height. Police say that if not for a Good Samaritan who saw the accident and contacted authorities, the crash site might well have not been discovered until daybreak.
A hidden waterfall in the village of Kritou Terra in Paphos is well worth a visit. The water here never stops flowing, creating a lush, verdant environment. It was once the site for four water mills providing the locals with water. When you get to the village follow the signs and you can park your car at the small picnic area which is near the waterfall and walk another 1,5km along a beautiful but in some points difficult trail until you get to your destination.
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MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico's national security commissioner says respected journalist Javier Valdez was killed last year because of his work.
National Security Commissioner Renato Sales also said Tuesday at a brief news conference that the arrest of a suspect in Valdez's killing was achieved without force. The government announced late Monday that a Sinaloa cartel member known by the nickname "Koala" was arrested in Tijuana.
Weeks before his murder, Valdez interviewed Damaso Lopez, who had been Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman's right-hand man leading the Sinaloa cartel. At the time, Lopez was battling Guzman's sons for control of the cartel.
Valdez's colleagues and journalism advocates called on the government Tuesday to continue pursuing the mastermind of the May 15, 2017, slaying in the western city of Culiacan.
Luton Town remain in with a slim chance of winning the League Two title after leaders Accrington were beaten 2-1 at Newport County on Saturday.
The hosts took the lead on 30 minutes through Padraig Amond's strike, before moving 2-0 ahead with five minutes to play when Frank Nouble netted.
Stanley pulled one back in stoppage time when Billy Kee was on target, but they couldn't find an equaliser, falling to a first defeat since January 27.
John Coleman's side are still heavy favourites to win the championship though, needing just a point from their final two games at home to Lincoln on Saturday and then away to Swindon the following weekend.
Luton need to win both their final games and hope Accrington slip up, the Hatters home to Forest Green and then on the road to Notts County.
Best views in town! Unobstructed of both Camelback Mtn and downtown. Main house has 4 en suite bedrooms, study, elevator, and theatre. Detached Guest house with living room and bedroom. Over sized four car garage. This amazing hillside villa will take your breath away. Don't miss out.
Here’s how Dr. Ruth has overcome bad advice throughout her career.
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Parishioners at St. Catherine of Siena in Metairie said that Congressman Steve Scalise is more than just a politician. To them, he is a devoted church member and a friend.
One by one, parishioners made their way into an impromptu prayer service Wednesday night
"He's camping with us and Cub Scouts, he's blowing trash after the school fair, he's just a normal member of this community," said Michael Martin.
"Sweetest and nicest guy you ever really want to meet,” said Merce Candeo. “It's sad for no reason at all."
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Charlottesville trolley detours on Saturday
Due to the UVA football game against Duke on Saturday, Charlottesville Area Transit (CAT) will detour the Free Trolley. Bus stops along Maury Avenue, Alderman Road, McCormick Road, and portions of Jefferson Park Avenue will not be served.
The detour will begin at 9:20 AM and last until two hours post game. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:20 PM.
During the detour, the Free Trolley will follow Jefferson Park Avenue to Emmet Street where it will travel north until it reaches University Avenue.
Passengers who are trying to reach Scott Stadium should use either the Jefferson Park Avenue @ Cabell Hall bus stop (#11155) or the Emmet Street @ the Central Grounds Parking Garage bus stop (#10472).
Free Rides on Route 7
UVA fans who hold a game day ticket can ride Route 7 for free. Free rides will be honored from 9:20 AM until two hours post game.
Route 7 serves bus stops near the downtown parking garages and along Emmet Street by University Hall and the John Paul Jones Arena.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Artis Real Estate Investment Trust :
* ARTIS REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST ANNOUNCES $200 MILLION OFFERING OF 2-YEAR SERIES B FLOATING RATE SENIOR UNSECURED DEBENTURES
* ARTIS REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST SAYS SERIES B DEBENTURES ARE PRICED AT $100 PER $100 PRINCIPAL AMOUNT Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
“While all pharmaceutical treatments have side effects, racism is not a known side effect of any Sanofi medication.”
SANOFI US, the pharmaceutical company that makes the sleep aide Ambien, in a tweet after Roseanne Barr blamed the drug for the racist post that caused ABC to cancel her “Roseanne” reboot.
In this image taken from video a body is seen on the street outside a nightclub in Istanbul Turkey Sunday Jan. 1, 2017 An assailant believed to have been dressed in a Santa Claus costume opened fire at a crowded nightclub in Istanbul during New Year's celebrations, killing dozens of people and wounding tens of others in what the province's governor described as a terror attack. Partly cloudy skies during the morning hours will give way to occasional showers in the afternoon.
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The shooting took place at 52nd and Market Street shortly before 4:30 p.m. Sunday, police say.
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CNA -- Tourists walk to see Takeshi Tree (金城武樹) on Brown Avenue of Chihshang Township in Taitung, Monday, Jan. 2. Over the New Year long weekend, the tree drew approximately 20,000 visitors, who packed the avenue and nearby illegal parking lots with vehicles. The tree, named after popular Taiwanese-Japanese actor Takeshi Kaneshiro, became a famous tourist attraction after he shot a coffee ad film there.
Pippa Middleton was one of the first to visit the new prince whose birth was marked bell ringing and a gun salute
– Enzo Amore posted the below workout clip on Instagram. According to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Enzo has been seen walking around LA with the cruiserweight title on.
Every damn day ⛰🏆⛰ #RealestChamp A post shared by Enzo Amore (@real1) on Oct 5, 2017 at 12:10pm PDT
– Here is a clip from Total Bellas, featuring Daniel Bryan doing Yoga…
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Report of a bed on fire at a home at 735 SE Bird Avenue in Waldport. Residents are evacuating.
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One female from the home may have been injured. Medic unit enroute.
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Arriving fire crews report smoke in the area. People have evacuated. No flames seen from the outside.
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The NFL fined Ravens linebacker Za'Darius Smith $18,231 for a roughing-the-passer penalty against the Steelers on Sunday, according to the Associated Press.
Smith hit Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger in the head, drawing a 15-yard penalty with 5:18 left in the third quarter. It didn’t cost the Ravens any points, as they ended up forcing a punt, but it did cost Smith.
Smith played 50 of 76 snaps and made two tackles with three quarterback hits.
The Easter Bunny will be in the Children’s Department at Barnes and Noble for photos at the
Promenade Shops – March 24, 25, and 31 from 12 – 4 pm.
Round up all the kids and bring your own camera as there will not be a photographer at the shops.For more information, contact Lucy Skrobacz, 970-461-1285, lucys@poagllc.com
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — Get your 84 jerseys out.
The Minnesota Vikings will induct Randy Moss into the team's Ring of Honor during the upcoming season. The team also announced on Wednesday that former receiver Ahmad Rashad will be inducted with Moss in the team's first ceremony since 2013.
Moss is one of the most popular players in Vikings history. He electrified a stagnant franchise when he was drafted in 1998 and spent seven record-setting years in purple before being traded to Oakland. Moss returned for four games in 2010, but clashed with coach Brad Childress before being released. His No. 84 jersey continues to be a big seller in Minnesota to this day.
Rashad played seven seasons for the Vikings from 1976-82. He made four Pro Bowls as a Viking.
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The Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame Inductions are whittled down to 60 seconds in this trailer promoting its' May 5th debut. The actual event last almost 5 hours, which was difficult for the Moody Blues, who played last despite their combined age of 369 years. The HBO show lasts 3 hours.
Video of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (2018) Official Trailer | HBO
Also, today marks the release of Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame: In Concert, feauring highlights of the inductions that took place from 2014 - 2017.
Full story on "In Concert" HERE
Congo's government says it has returned the body of a militia leader, whose death in August sparked months of fighting with the military that has left more than 400 people dead in the country's Kasai Central province.
The Interior Ministry in a statement late Sunday said the Kamwina Nsapu militia, named after its late chief, has appointed Jacques Kabeya Ntumba as its new leader.
Nsapu's family has been asking for the late leader's body since last year. The government said his body was returned and buried Saturday, and the family has now declared an end to fighting, saying further violence will not be carried out by its members.
The Interior Ministry has called on militia members to surrender, saying more than 50 have already done so.
The evening hours will be warm and humid with a chance for showers and thunderstorms mainly over northern Missouri.
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Linemen are sometimes considered heroes because, at times, they work in dangerous conditions for long hours to restore electric service after a snow and ice storm. To residents in the Sandy River Drive development in northwest Bismarck, Capital Electric Cooperative Crew Foreman Les Vietz is a hero — because he helped save their homes during the flood of 2013.
Vietz, a dedicated cooperative employee for 41 years, is retiring Feb. 1.
When the Missouri River spilled over its banks and began pooling, residents relied on sand bags and sump pumps to protect their homes. The water eventually flooded transformers, vacuum fault interrupters and miles of underground conductor, and the Sandy River Drive development lost power for 10 days. More than 20 homes lost electric service, jeopardizing pumping efforts and requiring expensive replacement generators for power.
Late this month, St. Petersburg producer Nocow will release a trilogy of EPs on Len Faki's Figure imprint.
The three EPs, titled Vozduh, Voda, and Zemlya, respectively, showcase a hard-to-define sonic aesthetic that touches on gritty techno, IDM, ghetto house, and downtempo electronics. Even with these wide-reaching touchstones, Nocow manages to thread a noticeable sound signature throughout, giving the three EPs a cohesive album-like feel while pushing his sound into the outer reaches of each stylistic cue.
The three EPs are set to drop on February 19 and can be pre-ordered here, with "Hecton's Lights," a poignant Boards Of Canada-esque cut, streaming in full below.
WARREN RUDA / THE CITIZENS' VOICE FILE Luzerne County's proposed $3.6 million capital projects plan includes $1.1 million for restoration of the interior of the county courthouse. HAZLETON - Courthouse restoration, improvements and repairs at the Luzerne County Correctional Facility, and other work make up Luzerne County's proposed $3.6 million capital projects plan for the next three years.
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On today's Wake-Up Call, we hear from NEA-NM on the progress of education bills before the legislature, and about a rally and joint House and Senate education committee hearing on Saturday at the Roundhouse. We talk to Con Alma Health Foundation officials about a new report: "Grandparents Raising Grandchildren in New Mexico, Understanding the Trend and Stemming the Tide." And a talk with Matthew Higgenbotham, a Santa Fe landscape artist.
× Piling on, tweeting, the bunny and smombies
Is the media being fair to the president, or just piling it on? Scott discusses this as well as the president’s tweets, whether Hunny Bunny should leave the strip and just what is a smombie?
OJB Jezreel – Gone But Never Forgotten!
Today marks the one year anniversary since singer-songwriter and record producer Babatunde Okungbowa, popularly known by his stage name OJB Jezreel or OJB passed away of kidney disease. Our thoughts and prayers remain with his family and friends. May his soul continue to rest in perfect peace.
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LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - A Golden Alert has been issued for a missing man in Louisville.
Charles Morris, 68, has dementia. He walked away from Norton Healthcare Pavilion at 315 E. Broadway about 5 p.m. Monday and is believed to be on foot.
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Morris is 5'11" and weighs about 250 lbs.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts should call 911 or the Louisville Metro Police Department at 502-574-LMPD (5673).
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Mark Bigler announced he is stepping down as West high school's boys basketball coach Tuesday night.
Bigler has taught for the past 41 years and has been a head basketball coach for 37 of them.
He spent the last 14 seasons with West, leading them to a 15-7 record last year.
Maryland senator says politics has entered into the Department of Justice after the former FBI deputy director Andrew McCabe is fired.
WARSAW (Reuters) - The European Union must have a common policy towards Russia and China, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Monday.
Germany's Merkel says EU must have common Russia and China policy
"We must have a common policy towards Russia and China," Merkel said via a translator at a joint conference with Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki in Warsaw.
Merkel also said that the future of the entire European Union was important for her government, not just the future of the eurozone or some other group of states.
(Reporting by Pawel Sobczak; Writing by Marcin Goettig)
Halsey is the top musical act in the U.S. for the first time thanks to the arrival of her album hopeless fountain kingdom.
The Artist 100, which launched in July 2014, measures artist activity across key metrics of music consumption, blending album and track sales, radio airplay, streaming and social media fan interaction to provide a weekly multi-dimensional ranking of artist popularity. Halsey previously peaked at No. 4 on the Artist 100 on Sept. 19, 2015, the same week her first full-length album Badlands debuted on the Billboard 200 at No. 2.
Album sales account for the largest share of Halsey’s Artist 100 points (72 percent) followed by streaming (9 percent) and digital song sales (7 percent).
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0:56 Jacquez Terrell after rushing for 112 yards and two touchdowns in Spring Valley's 42-21 win over Irmo Pause
2:30 Postgame comments from Lexington's win over River Bluff
2:27 Success a team effort for Newberry's Amir Abrams
1:49 Robin Bacon discusses Spring Valley win
2:06 Confederate flag ignites battle between private Columbia school, parent says it's his right
1:58 USC vs. Arkansas a bigger physical or mental challenge?
1:23 Frank Martin says there are different ways to be a leader. Who will step forward?
2:34 Ryan Carter thankful to have Dabo Swinney's support
2:52 Mark Kingston on Scout Day
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Dane County Sheriff's deputies were called to Kalesey Court in the Town of Springfield around 9:30 Monday night for the report of an unconscious male, who was not breathing. Deputies attempted life saving efforts, however, the 60-year-old man was pronounced dead.
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Miffed with the Snapchat's CEO Evan Spiegel's remarks of calling India "poor country", Indian hackers have claimed to have leaked database of 1.7 million Snapchat users which they hacked into last year. This move was retaliation to Evan Spiegel's remark on expanding business to 'poor countries' like India.
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BEIJING, March 30 China keeps up with importing wheat from its central Asian neighbor Kazakhstan, as part of its One Belt One Road Initiative.
* A third batch of Kazakh wheat has arrived at the port of Xi'an, capital of Shaanxi province, a major joint along OBOR, according to a statement on the website of the department of commerce of Shaanxi province.
* The recent imports bring the total of Kazakh wheat through Xi'an port at 5800 tonnes so far, which were bought separately by China's agricultural conglomerate COFCO and Aiju Oil and Grain Industry Group based in Xi'an.
* China's wheat imports are expected to rise in the year to June 2017 as bed weather lowered production and quality of the domestic crop, according to analysts.
(Reporting by Hallie Gu and Josephine Mason)
At Oregon State University, the Go Baby Go program alters toy cars so that they can help children with disabilities move around with ease.
Source: CNN
Plenty of animals were ready to be adopted Saturday in Wichita Falls.
Texas Pit Crew hosted an adoption event at Petco.
The non-profit, volunteer-run organization is dedicated to eradicating animal cruelty to all breeds in Wichita County and the surrounding areas.
We spoke with a foster with Texas Pit Crew who shared with us why she works to make sure these dogs find a good home.
"These are all dogs that if rescue hadn't picked them up they would have been euthanize," Kari Banahan with Texas Pit Crew said.
At last check one dog had been adopted and several applications for adoption were filed with Texas Pit Crew.
To learn more about the organization or how you can adopt, click here.
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A carbon monoxide leak is blamed for making 13 people sick in Cicero, Ill., according to officials.Firefighters responded to the 5300-block of West 30th Place after some residents reported smelling gas.All the residents declined treatment and there were no serious injuries.The incident is still under investigation.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - VILKYSKIU PIENINE AB:
* SAYS CONSOLIDATED SALES FOR NOV 2017 AMOUNTED TO EUR 9 MILLION UP 13 PERCENT VERSUS NOV 2016
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A man is in serious condition in hospital after being knocked down crossing the road in Glasgow.
The 53-year-old was hit by a Ford Transit Connect van while crossing Springburn Road near to its junction with Keppochhill Road.
Emergency services rushed to the scene and took him to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital where he is being treated for his injuries.
Hospital staff describe his condition as serious.
The 27-year-old man who was driving the van was uninjured.
Sergeant Mark McGowan based at the Trunk Roads Policing Group at Helen Street, Glasgow is appealing for any information. He said: “At this time our investigation into the crash is continuing.
"I would urge anyone who witnessed the crash or who has information that may assist our enquiries to contact us through 101."
It's not quite baseball and apple pie, but the list of combinations more American than beer, agriculture and country music is a short one. So the fireworks were in full effect when the trio of New Belgium Brewing, GCH Inc. (Willie Nelson's legal cannabis company) and the Vote Hemp organization announced their partnership on Tuesday, July 3, to highlight the plant's economic benefits and call for federal and state reform.
Expected to officially launch today, July 4, the American Hemp Campaign wants to encourage hemp farming in America by talking with lawmakers, industry influencers and the public about the economic benefits of domestic hemp production. Although state-legal programs helped push Americans to purchase at least $820 million worth of hemp products in 2017, according to the Hemp Business Journal, the plant still doesn't have the full federal approval of other agricultural products like cotton or wheat thanks to hemp's kinship with psychoactive marijuana plants.
While one of the priests attempts to protect his life at the hospital, another is forced to face uncomfortable elements from his past.
Twenty of Garner's friends showed up, including Reese Witherspoon. "Some of the girls were mom friends from school," the source reveals. "Her manager and publicist were there as well."
The timing of the get-together couldn't have been better, as Garner filed for divorce last week. Though she and Affleck separated in June 2014 and had always intended to finalize their split, it took a while for the exes to put a pen to paper. "Jen looked so happy to be surrounded by the people closest to her. She had the best evening and was so gracious. She gave a little speech and thanked everyone for coming. Everyone went out of their way to make Jen feel special and be there for her," the source tells E! News. "Her friends adore her and think the world of her."
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TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan's immigration department said Tuesday that it has provided temporary accommodation to a Chinese dissident who left his tour group intending to apply for political asylum in democratic Taiwan.
Zhang Xiangzhong abandoned his fellow travellers on April 13, one day after arriving in Taipei on a package tour. He said he hoped to stay on the self-governing island to promote democracy on the Chinese mainland, which is ruled by the authoritarian Communist Party.
The department said in a statement that it found Zhang on Monday night and provided him with temporary accommodation because he did not have any. It said it was investigating the reasons for him leaving his tour group.
Taiwan stopped offering political asylum to Chinese citizens to discourage illegal immigration and a string of plane hijackings in the 1990s by mainland citizens wanting to flee to Taiwan.
Morgan Stanley boosts its price target on Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) to $317 from $305 on a higher expectation for Model 3 deliveries this year and a raised level of comfort with long-term investments. "Capex spend is certainly eye-watering, but not unequivocally concerning, as we continue to believe Tesla's charging infrastructure is a critical competitive advantage," writes analyst Adam Jonas.
Baird takes his price target on Tesla to $411 from $368. "In our opinion, TSLA isn’t a good short headed into the Model 3 ramp as we continue to believe upcoming catalysts will drive shares higher," advises analyst Ben Kallo. The EV automaker is a top pick for 2017 at the firm.
Oppenheimer has its eyes on the "watershed moment" bond offering from Tesla, observing the nearly investment grade pricing despite the financial pressures.
Sources: Bloomberg and CNBC's Carl Quintanilla.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Roma Group Ltd
* Proposes to implement rights issue on basis of three rights shares for every two consolidated shares held at subscription price of hk$0.15 per rights share
* Estimated net proceeds of rights issue will be approximately hk$257.5 million
* Proposes to consolidate every four issued and unissued existing shares of par value of hk$0.016 each into one consolidated share of hk$0.064 each Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (bangalore.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com)
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Feb 14 Beijing Tongtech Co Ltd:
* Says it proposed to pay a cash dividend of 1.8 yuan (before tax) for every 10 shares and to use additional paid-in capital to distribute 30 new shares for every 10 shares to shareholders as 2016 dividend
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KABUL — Afghanistan's Islamic State affiliate has claimed responsibility for a bombing outside a sports stadium in eastern Nangarhar province that killed three people and wounded 10.
In a statement posted late on Monday on an IS-linked website , the militant group said the motorcycle bombing in the provincial capital of Jalalabad targeted a pro-government meeting.
The explosion occurred as former warlord Gulbuddin Hekmatyar wrapped up a rally at the stadium. Hekmatyar, previously a declared terrorist by the United States, signed a peace deal with President Ashraf Ghani in 2017 and was removed from the list.
The Afghan IS affiliate, known as Khorasan Province, is based in Nangarhar.
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Temperatures are expected to reach the mid-fifties this weekend in and around Milwaukee. Because of this, the Milwaukee County Parks Department has decided give us a chance to break out the clubs a little early this year and open up two golf courses on Friday, Feb, 17 at 9 a.m.
Grant Park Golf Course (100 E. Hawthorne Ave., South Milwaukee) and Lincoln Park Golf Course (1000 W. Hampton Ave, Glendale) will each remain open as long as weather permits.
To book a tee time at Grant Park, call 414-762-4646. To book at Lincoln, call 414-962-2400. As other golf courses open, information and conditions will be posted at www.milwaukeecountygolfcourses.com.
LONDON (AP) - Vodafone is confirming that it is in early stage discussions with Liberty Global regarding the potential acquisition of some "overlapping continental European assets" that are owned by Liberty Global.
Vodafone acknowledged the discussions in a statement Friday that followed reports of talks in the Financial Times. The newspaper reported that the talks were likely to involve holdings in the U.K. and Germany.
Vodafone, one of the world's largest telecommunications companies, says there is no certainty the deal will take place and was at pains to say the matter was limited in scope.
In a statement, the company says "Vodafone is not in discussion with Liberty Global regarding a combination of both companies."
Vodafone Group has some 522.8 million mobile customers and 18.8 million fixed broadband customers.
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American International Group Inc (AIG.N) is considering former company veteran Brian Duperreault, who heads Hamilton Insurance Group, as its new chief executive, CNBC said, citing a media report.
Former CEO Peter Hancock decided to step down after coming under pressure from shareholders and the insurer's board, following poor financial performance.
Duperreault oversaw the turnaround of Marsh & McLennan Cos Inc (MMC.N) after the 2008 financial crisis.
AIG said it does not comment on rumors, when contacted.
(Reporting by Nikhil Subba in Bengaluru; Editing by Anil D'Silva)
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A local businessman says the city should update its snow removal practices before our area faces weather emergencies. David Caron says Charlottesville can learn from communities where snow becomes an ordeal every winter.
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President Trump plans to halt payments to insurers under the Affordable Care Act “immediately,” in a major blow to ObamaCare that is likely to draw a legal challenge.
The president, though, used the overnight decision to up pressure on Democrats to negotiate a “fix” to the “imploding” health care law.
“The Democrats ObamaCare is imploding. Massive subsidy payments to their pet insurance companies has stopped. Dems should call me to fix!” he said in a pre-dawn tweet on Friday.
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The upper house of the German parliament, the Bundesrat, has sent a draft bill to the Bundestag – the lower house – that if approved would raise this year’s onshore wind auction volume by 1.4GW.
The draft bill aims to make construction licences mandatory for auction participants in 2018 and 2019 and allow the re-auctioning of capacity that is not developed.
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A total of 5.3GW was built in 2017, but only 3.5GW expected this year.
Some 2.8GW of capacity was awarded in last year’s auctions, but timelines are uncertain as all but 100MW was secured by community projects that have until 2021 to build.
The Bundesrat, which represents Germany’s federal states, has approved the bill, but the Bundestag has yet to vote on the proposal.
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ST PETERSBURG, Russia A loud bang heard on Thursday in a St Petersburg residential building was caused by renovation works and no one has been injured, rescue workers and local city administration told Reuters.
The explosion happened close to the site in St Petersburg where explosives were found earlier in the day, Reuters witnesses said.
A vehicle was damaged by falling masonry, news agency RIA earlier reported, citing a source in Russia's emergencies ministry.
(Reporting by Polina Nikolskaya and Vladimir Soldatkin, writing by Sujata Rao)
PARIS Police have issued an arrest warrant for a second suspect in the shooting that killed at least one policeman and wounded two others seriously at the Champs Elysees in Paris on Thursday night, according to a document obtained by Reuters.
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CHICAGO (AP) - The Chicago Police Department has moved to fire an officer for allegedly lying about the circumstances that led to the 2011 fatal shooting of a motorist.
The Chicago Tribune reports the department is seeking Officer Raoul Mosqueda's firing after the Independent Police Review Authority found he violated department policies in the shooting of 27-year-old Darius Pinex.
Pinex was unarmed when he was shot after police stopped his vehicle. The review board determined Mosqueda lied about the reason for the stop.
Mosqueda and another officer said the vehicle matched the description they'd heard over the radio of a car wanted in a shooting. But the dispatch was aired in a different radio zone, so the officers didn't hear it.
A police spokesman says Mosqueda was suspended Saturday without pay. The other officer quit in 2015.
Mosqueda's phone number is unlisted and he couldn't be reached for comment.
The popular web hosting service is dumping the Daily Stormer after the events in Charlottesville, reports the Huffington Post. The Daily Stormer is a site dedicated to “spreading anti-Semitism, neo-Nazism, and white nationalism,” according to the ACLU. Over the weekend the Stormer posted an abhorrent article about the woman who was killed when a car drove into demonstrators protesting against the white supremacists in Charlottesville. When the article was brought to GoDaddy’s attention, they then tweeted the site had just 24 hours to find a new host. Might we suggest one in Russia?
Heavyweight streetwear brand DOPE is set to announce a limited collaboration with BET Network at their Kicksperience Pop Up Party on June 17th. The exclusive collab marks the first clothing collaboration for BET in their 30+ year history. The DOPE x BET collab is built around the “BET CITY” vintage black t-shirt, which features vintage BET logos on the back, and will inspire nostalgia for those who grew up on BET, Hip Hop and Music Videos. The collaboration is most definitely a level up for both companies and will help diversify the audience for both.
We will keep you posted as more info emerges on the collaboration.
Txikiteo’s Charcuterie Board serves up a variety of regional dry-cured meats from Spain, liverwurst made in Idaho, Olli Salami Toscano from Virgina, Creminelli Coppa from Utah, and Chorizo Cantimpalo from California. The board is filled out with pickled veggies, fruit, whole grain Dijon mustard and bread. Darin Oswald doswald@idahostatesman.com
Burley re-signed with the Browns on Monday.
Burley played 12 games with Cleveland last season, totaling just eight tackles and one pass defensed. He'll figure to be a backup once again in 2017, though he could see a slightly increased role on the defense.
Power outages reported
A severe thunderstorm passed through Waupaca County shortly after 3 p.m., downing trees and powerlines.
Wisconsin Public Service reports that more than 4,600 Waupaca area residents are without power as of 5:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Nearly 1,600 residents in the New London area, more than 500 residents in the Weyauwega area and 37 near Bear Lake are without power, according to WE Energies.
According to Andrew Carlin, the Waupaca County emergency management director, the county dispatch has received about 80 calls reporting damage.
Carlin said most of the damage reported occurred in the Chain O’ Lakes area.
“Ding’s Dock had a building blown off its foundation,” Carlin said.
South Main Street, in front of South Park in Waupaca, was closed when a large tree fell into the roadway.
A tree crashed into a house on Oak Street in Waupaca, Carlin said.
For further updates on area storm damage, visit www.waupacanow.com on Thursday.
India defeated Australia by eight wickets to claim the ICC U19 World Cup for a record fourth time Tauranga in New Zealand on Saturday. Electing to bat first, Australia were dismissed for 216 runs in 47.2 overs. Ishan Porel, Shiva Singh and Anukul Roy picked up two wickets each for India.
How do the Cleveland Browns, San Francisco 49ers, Jacksonville Jaguars and Chicago Bears move on from an awful 2016 season and start rebuilding? By having a successful 2017 draft.
Great teams are built in April—not by spending money in free agency—and teams selecting in the top five will find a draft class with more talent than last year's crop produced. Elite pass-rushers Myles Garrett and Jonathan Allen should hear their names called in the top three, while defensive backs Jamal Adams, Quincy Wilson and Teez Tabor are all top-15 picks (based on my projections, of course, that players like Adams and Tabor declare for the draft).
The 2017 class may be short on offensive tackles and quarterbacks, but that doesn't mean teams won't reach slightly if they find talent they like there. That could be great news for Mitch Trubisky and Ryan Ramczyk if the two juniors enter this year's class.
NEWPORT BEACH, CA–(Marketwired – April 17, 2017) – Taylor Morrison, a leading national homebuilder and developer, has named HomeAid, a leading non-profit provider of housing for the homeless, as one of their 2017 corporate charities. The company will be providing a donation of $15,000 to HomeAid America and an additional $10,000 more to its local chapters to help build housing for service providers addressing homelessness nationwide.
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Caratini is likely to begin the season at Triple-A Iowa, the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
The Cubs appear to be favoring veteran Chris Gimenez for the backup role behind Willson Contreras. Caratini hit an unremarkable .254/.333/.356 in 66 plate appearances for the Cubs last season. He has little left to prove at the Triple-A level, however, having hit .342/.393/.558 in 326 plate appearances with Iowa last year. He's unlikely to receive regular playing time at the big-league level this year unless Contreras is out with an injury.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) – The Charlottesville City Council will decide how it wants to remove the statue of Confederate General Robert E. Lee from its downtown park.
Media outlets report that on Monday the council will discuss whether to sell or donate the statue. The council voted 3-2 earlier this year for its removal. Councilor Wes Bellamy called for the removal of the statue in March 2016, citing residents who feel it is culturally offensive and a symbol of white supremacy.
A community panel last fall suggested that the statue be moved from Lee Park to McIntire Park. Two councilors, however, said Friday that they’re disinclined to this option.
Also Monday, city officials will present to the council and public options for removing the statue. The council will also decide whether to rename both Lee and Jackson parks.
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McDonald’s is testing a vegan burger!
McDonald's has just announced a new addition to its fast food lineup: The McVegan.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – McDonald’s has just announced a new addition to its fast food lineup: The McVegan.
McDonald’s is famous for their hamburgers, cheeseburgers and fries. Now the company is trying their hand at a meatless burger.
But if you live in the U.S., hold off on the excitement, the new menu option is being tested in Finland.
McDonald’s gave customers a first look at what the McVegan looks like on their Finnish website. The meatless burger features a soy patty and can be served with vegan fries,
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A Hawaii man is accused of killing his mother and stuffing her decapitated head and dismembered body parts in seven plastic bags in the refrigerator freezer of the Waikiki apartment they shared.
Yu Wei Gong has been charged with second degree murder, and he was expected to make his initial appearance in court Monday.
According to the state’s complaint filed against Gong, he called police April 11, saying, “I killed my Mom.”
When officers arrived and couldn’t find his mother, he told them she was “in the fridge,” the complaint says.
An officer looked in one of the bags in the freezer and found the body parts.
Gong told officers that he accidentally killed his mother in September after she became angry when the 26-year-old said he didn’t want to go to school.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Social Reality Inc
* SRAX reports second quarter 2017 financial results
* Q2 revenue $6.0 million versus $9.2 million
* Social Reality Inc qtrly ‍net loss per share, diluted, $0.09​
* Social Reality Inc sees 2017 ‍total revenue approximately $36 million​
* Social Reality Inc - ‍reiterates 2017 adjusted EBITDA guidance to be between $2 million and $5 million​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
April 24 (Reuters) - Finish Line Inc:
* FINISH LINE SAYS BOARD UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS SHAREHOLDERS VOTE “FOR” THE APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSAL TO APPROVE THE MERGER AGREEMENT WITH JD SPORTS Source text (bit.ly/2qXS0D6) Further company coverage:
Ava Santhuff, 8, standing right, of the Super Sam Foundation, asks Sen. Claire McCaskill, left, a question at the senator's town hall meeting Wednesday afternoon in Fulton. She voiced her concern about childhood cancer research.
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Latest market share data from Kantar Worldpanel shows that all the major grocery retailers in Northern Ireland have seen an increase in the value of their sales over the last year.
As the table below shows, Tesco remained way out in the lead with its sales increasing the most and share of the market rising to 34.8%. Asda held on to the number two spot, having overtaken Sainsbury’s at the end of last year.
Separate figures released yesterday for the Republic of Ireland showed that Dunnes had taken the top spot in the market, ahead of SuperValu and Tesco.
The Greater Albany Area Alumni Association of Savannah State University is ready to host the 6th Annual Commodore Conyers Golf Tournament at Stonebridge Golf & Country Club. This 4-person scramble is a fundraiser to provide scholarships for deserving students, selected from 12 area counties, who wish to attend Savannah State.
This is a pretty good time to be a demonic entity from any of James Wan'sflicks. An entire demon-verse is being created around them, with the creepy dollalready having received one with a sequel on the way, followed byfrom. And now The Crooked Man from that same film is getting a spinoff, too.Wan is putting together, following the evil and slender creature so crooked he has his own nursery rhyme...No word on a director or where the plot will go, but that will be left up to screenwriter Mike Van Waes to figure out. It looks like these spinoffs, which are as inexpensive and lucrative as the main franchise, are going to be sticking around a while, whether there's aor not.
The Kane Police Department is investigating a report of a missing girl in Kane.
Police describe the missing girl as standing 5-foot-5 and weighing 180 pounds with blonde hair and brown eyes.
Police said she went missing from her home Tuesday evening.
The missing girl was last seen wearing black yoga pants and a white long-sleeve shirt, police said.
Persons who spot the missing girl are urged to call 911 – the county emergency communications center.
The Paiz family is devastated after the temporary memorial on fallen firefighter Garrett Paiz's gravesite was stolen.
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Adebayo scored 15 points (5-9 FG, 5-10 FT) to go with 13 rebounds and six assists in 29 minutes during Friday's 103-97 loss to Philadelphia.
Friday's 15 points marked the first time since January 10 that Adebayo scored in double-digits. However, the rookie center's breakout performance was supplemented by a game-high 13 rebounds for his fourth career double-double. In addition, Adebayo tied a career-high with six assists as well. Overall, Friday's stat line was the rookie's most impressive thus far.
Richardson tallied 17 points (5-9 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 4-5 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one block in 29 minutes during Monday's 107-82 victory over the Grizzlies.
Richardson continued his offensive resurgence Monday, adding another 17 points on just 9 field-goal attempts. He has now scored in double-figures in six of his last seven games while adding 16 three-pointers over the same stretch. Owners would love to see him recording some more defensive stats, and hopefully, this will come in the next game against Portland on Wednesday.
FILE - In this October 1989 file photo, the Dalai Lama, left, talks to the comedy writing and acting team of Renee Taylor and Joe Bologna, during a backstage visit prior to the Dalai Lama's convocation on the subject of compassion at UC Irvine in Irvine, Calif. The Dalai Lama gave a special marriage blessing in the Tibetan Buddhist rite to Taylor and Bologna. Oscar-nominated writer Bologna has died. He was 82. His manager Matt Sherman says Bologna died Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017, after a three-year battle against pancreatic cancer. Taylor credited his doctors for prolonging his life so he could receive a lifetime achievement award at the Night of 100 Stars on Feb. 26. Bologna was nominated for an Oscar in 1971 for best adapted screenplay for “Lovers and Strangers.” He won an Emmy in 1973. File AP Photo
BUNKERVILLE, Nev. (AP) — Supporters of cattleman and anti-federal figure Cliven Bundy are protesting a presidential decision to give national monument protection to public land where Bundy grazes cows near his southern Nevada ranch.
The Spectrum of St. George, Utah, (http://bit.ly/2iVR3K7 ) reports that Bundy family members and friends staged a peaceful rally of about a few dozen people on Saturday near the Bundy home.
Family matriarch Carol Bundy is expressing fear that the government will ban grazing in the Gold Butte area — although the U.S. Interior Department says grazing will be allowed.
An armed standoff in April 2014 stopped a federal roundup of Bundy cattle and led to the arrest on federal charges of 19 people including five Bundy family members.
Trial is set to begin Feb. 6 in Las Vegas for the first six defendants in that case.
LOS ANGELES (AP)  Macaulay Culkin avoids watching his "Home Alone" movie.
Appearing Monday in a taped segment on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show," the 37-year-old actor jokes fans often ask him to recreate his face from the 1990 film and he won't oblige.
Culkin says he tries not to leave his house around Christmas because the movie plays throughout the holiday. He calls it "background radiation at Christmastime."
He says he "can't watch it the same way other people do" because he remembers what was happening behind the scene on the set.
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Co-owner Ashleigh Rogers talks about the new Lotus of the Moon spiritual retail shop and self-guidance center at 303 Casey Avenue. Dave Retter of Sotheby's Real Estate in Kennewick provides an update about the first annual George and Pat Jones Community Service Day.
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It can help your baby swim when they're only a few weeks old, but experts say the Otteroo is not just a toy -- it can help save your baby's life.
Cutting and leaving juniper may increase invasive grasses
ONTARIO, Ore. (AP) — Agencies are spending hundreds of millions of dollars on juniper removal in an effort to increase native shrubs and grasses.
But a recent study by Oregon State University researchers says cutting juniper may lead to an increase in invasive grasses if the trees are simply left where they fall.
The study was conducted from 2012 to 2016 in a wildlife area between the Ochoco and Malheur national forests.
Juniper trees toppled at the beginning of the study were left where they fell. Researchers later found that invasive grasses were more prevalent in areas of cutting than non-cutting.
Study co-author Lisa Ellsworth says juniper reduction is important for habitat and range health. But when the understory is compromised, follow up treatments such as herbicide and native-shrub seeding must be considered.
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Pateryn (thigh) will play Monday against the Rangers.
This is good news for the Stars, but won't really impact fantasy players. The veteran defenseman only has two points and 23 shots on net in 21 games.
Manchester City coach Mikel Arteta suffered a cut to the head after being hit by a bottle launched by Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku, according to Spanish outlet Cadena SER.
The former Arsenal midfielder was left with a wound above his eye after being hit by a bottle thrown by Lukaku, the report claims.
The incident was reportedly part of a wider fracas involving players and coaching staff from both teams.
United manager Jose Mourinho is said to have visited the City dressing room to tell them to tone down their celebrations after a 1-2 win in the top-of-the-table clash.
He allegedly made a comment in Portuguese that was heard by Brazilian goalkeeper Ederson, sparking a row between them that ended in Mourinho being showered in milk and water.
The Daily Mirror says City deny that claim.
But it quotes eye witnesses as saying there was a rush of people towards the door of the away dressing room as the incident unfolded.
Thousands of hunt enthusiasts, including the Countess Bathurst, have been facing major delays of up to nine months to receive their gun licences as more GPs are boycotting issuing certificates due to a change in the law.
Firearms certificates which once took up to three weeks to renew are now being delayed by up to nine months and are having a knock-on effect on sporting events, including pheasant shoots.
Experts say it is a "postcode lottery" on how long an applicant has to wait.
Since the law changed in April, GPs have been required to inform the police if they have any concerns about a patient receiving a firearms licence, if they have any relevant medical conditions such as depression or dementia and are responsible for putting a firearm reminder code on the patient's record.
Adam Sandler and his wife Jackie stepped out to celebrate his upcoming flick!
The couple hit the red carpet at the premiere of The Meyerowitz Stories during the BFI London Film Festival on Friday evening (October 6) in London, England.
They were also joined by Adam‘s co-stars Dustin Hoffman, Emma Thompson and director Noah Baumbach.
The film follows an estranged family who gather together in New York for an event celebrating the artistic work of their father.
The Meyerowitz Stories is set to hit theaters on October 13th.
Hackers stole payment data from taprooms and in-store restaurants at some Whole Foods Markets. Now the company has rolled out an online tool to help consumers find out which stores in their area may have been affected. Eric Gay The Associated Press file
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – The Republican-led Tennessee House has passed legislation aiming to require certain able-bodied TennCare recipients to spend 20 hours a week working, volunteering or attending school.
The House’s favorable vote Monday came hours after Republican Gov. Bill Haslam said he would sign the legislation. It first needs Senate approval.
The bill by Republican House Speaker Beth Harwell seeks a waiver under President Donald Trump’s administration, which is allowing state Medicaid work requirements.
It looks to use Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program money.
Parents and caretakers of children 6 years or older would be affected.
House Democratic Caucus Chairman Mike Stewart criticized the bill, saying it would make it harder for poor mothers to access health care.
Fellow Republican sponsor Rep. Dan Howell says all they’re doing is requesting the waiver.
What to do next on congestion — and fixing the MTA Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the state Legislature have finally found a new revenue source for the MTA: the app-based for-hire vehicles that serve more than 600,000 riders every day, most...
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MOUNT MAUNGANUI, New Zealand — Opening batsman Manjot Kalra scored an unbeaten 101 and India won the under-19 Cricket World Cup for the fourth time with an eight-wicket victory Saturday over Australia.
Australia, choosing to bat after winning the toss, was all out for 216 in 47.2 overs at Bay Oval, Tauranga. Jonathan Merlo top-scored for Australia with 76 while four Indian bowlers took two wickets each.
India, which lost the 2014 final to the West Indies, cruised in reply to 220-2 and never looked threatened in surpassing Australia's total in the 39th over. Lefthander Kalra's 101 came from 102 balls.
India beat Australia by 100 runs in the tournament opener and was undefeated the rest of the way.
The Sarasota Tiger Bay Club is hosting a panel discussion about traffic and roundabouts in the area from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 3, at Michael's on East, 1212 S. East Ave., Sarasota. Panel participants include Alex DavisShaw of the City of Sarasota, L. K. Nadam of the Florida Department of Transportation, David Hutchison of the Sarasota/Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization, Sarasota County advisory board member Norm Schimmel and Paula Wiggins of Sarasota County. Tickets are $27-$32.
At 9:45 pm Sunday police responding to unresponsive resident were met with gunfire at the 1300 block of Brentwood Place in Joliet. Both officers and family members were unsuccessful in making contact, and due to medical conditions of the resident family members called for force entry from the police. Upon entry officers heard a gunshot, identified themselves, and heard another gunshot.
Officers then set up perimeter around the residence and the response team and crisis negotiators were called in. The subject would not surrender for several hours and at 4:30 am special operations breached the residence with tear gas to remove the resident.
The subject currently in police custody undergoing physical and mental evaluation.
× Things to know about the new Wisconsin legislative session
MADISON — Wisconsin legislators will start their next two-year session with plenty of pomp and circumstance but they’ll face some thorny issues almost immediately.
Lawmakers return to Madison on Tuesday for inauguration, a ceremony marked by smiles, handshakes and photo opportunities. From there the heavy lifting will start almost immediately.
Gov. Scott Walker delivers his state of the state speech on Jan. 10 and his executive budget proposal in February.
Republicans control both the Senate and Assembly with their largest majorities in decades but they’re divided over how to pay for road projects. Walker wants to delay major projects and borrow more money rather than raise the state’s gas tax or vehicle registration fees. Assembly Republicans say every revenue source should be on the table.
Harkless (back) is not listed as inactive on the Blazers' game notes.
Harkless entered the day nursing a back injury, and while he looks to be available, it's unlikely that he'll make much of an impact. The 24-year-old played 12 minutes in Wednesday's blowout win over the Bulls, but it was just the second time since Jan. 12 that he'd seen double-digit minutes.
The Beaufort County Sheriff's Office is trying to identify the suspects they say used a stolen credit card at Best Buy in Bluffton.
It happened on Dec. 8. Investigators say the suspect purchased $1,700 worth of goods, and the same card was also used at Walmart stores in Bluffton and Walterboro.
If you have any information about these individuals, please contact L/Cpl. M. Hardy at 843.255.3310 or Beaufort County Dispatch at 843.524.2777.
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RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. has been given a consensus rating of "Hold" by the five brokerages that are covering the company. One analyst has rated the stock with a sell recommendation and four have issued a hold recommendation on the company.
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A Mattituck man was seriously injured after he was struck by an SUV crossing Main Road in Mattituck, Southold Town police said.
Ismael Ochoa, 50, was crossing the street after exiting the S92 bus. Police said he crossed in front of the path of a 2011 Acura SUV and was struck.
The Acura was driven by a 58-year-old Syosset man who was traveling westbound along Main Road.
Mr. Ochoa suffered serious injuries and was treated by Mattituck Fire Rescue. He was transported to PBMC, according to police.
No criminal charges were filed in relation to the crash.
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SALT LAKE CITY — Police have arrested a Utah woman believed to be the pajama-wearing robber in at least six bank robberies in the Salt Lake City area, including five in less than two hours on Saturday morning.
Unified police Lt. Brian Lohrke said Monday that 40-year-old Nannette Perkins was arrested Sunday at her Taylorsville home after Salt Lake City police received a tip about her identity.
Lohrke says the robber did little to hide her appearance.
She wore pajama bottoms, eyeglasses and a blue bandanna over dark hair in a ponytail while allegedly robbing banks in Cottonwood Heights, Salt Lake City, Sandy, Holladay and West Valley City.
Lohrke says he doesn't know what Perkins was wearing when she was arrested.
She's being held at the Salt Lake County jail pending an initial court appearance.
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Louis Tomlinson and Bebe Rexha brought the temperature to record highs at the Teen Choice Awards with their performance of “Back To You.”
The single, which is Tomlinson’s second solo hit, dropped in late July.
The duet performance makes his first Teen Choice performance since One Direction took the stage with “Best Song Ever” in 2013.
It’s safe to say, fans were excited for his comeback and performing with Rexha was almost effortless for him.
He took home one Teen Choice award for “Choice Collaboration” on “Just Hold On” with Steve Aoki.
From the pickle to a gold nugget, to the possum drop, North Carolina has its own unique way of ringing in the New Year in 2017, but what about the rest of America? We found a number of states that have their own unique items that are lowered to celebrate the New Year. Mount Olive, NC: A 3 ft.
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Klefbom led the Oilers with seven shots in a 1-0 loss to the Maple Leafs.
Klefbom's three goals and five assists through 29 games aren't wildly impressive, but he's getting opportunities. He leads the team in average ice time and his 88 shots on the year are the eighth-most among NHL defensemen. There's more potential for upside with him than his point total suggests.
SINGAPORE: The wow factor at this year's Singapore Airshow is ratcheting up with the arrival of two F-35B fighter jets on Saturday afternoon (Feb 3) at Changi Airport.
This is the first time the jets are being seen in Southeast Asia.
The F-35B fighter jets are here courtesy of the United States Marine Corps, and it is believed that there is interest in them by several military and defence forces in the region.
Produced by Lockheed Martin, the jet is able to take off from a short runway and land vertically without a runway.
Currently, no Asian countries have the jet, though its smaller and more conventional cousin, the F-35A, is used by the Japanese and Koreans.
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The Singapore Airshow begins on Tuesday, and will be open to the public during the weekend.
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A mudslide in Regent, near Sierra Leone's capital Freetown, has buried houses in mud.
Flooding is not unusual in the west African state, where unsafe housing is regularly swept away by heavy rains.
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STUDENTS from St Mary’s Primary School have been inspired by a man that is living life with no boundaries despite what would appear to be physical limitations.
Chris Koch was born with no arms or legs – a friend of St Mary’s teacher Kelly McCormack – the Canadian man, 38, stopped in at Myrtleford last Tuesday to talk about his story.
Mr Koch’s story is one that has taken him all over the world and as a motivational speaker he hopes his experiences encourage others to live life to the fullest.
“My family could have treated my disability like a total tragedy but instead chose to take it all in stride and make the best of the situation,” he said.
“We all have our own story and challenges – mine is just more visible.
“Some things are out of our control you can let your story be an excuse or something else to make the most of life.
“The biggest thing I hope kids take away is to live life as positively as they can.”
LEONARD McCOMB, the artist who has died aged 87, produced works of unostentatious beauty in several different media and, as Keeper of the Royal Academy, spoke up for the merits of traditional figurative work in the face of the prevailing fashion for cold conceptualism.
His art was widely admired, his painting radiant at its best, with a kind of shimmer to the brushstrokes. But he really was his own harshest critic: in the early 1970s, when he was becoming increasingly preoccupied by sculpture, he destroyed almost all of his paintings.
“Sculpturally I knew where I was going, but in painting and drawing there were so many alternatives,” he told The Scotsman in 2004. “I was trying all kinds of things....
Medicare launches revamp for heart attacks, hip fractures
WASHINGTON - Medicare wants to start changing how it pays for the treatment of life-threatening conditions.
The goal is to promote quality and contain costs by encouraging doctors, hospitals and rehab centers to coordinate care.
Ninety-eight metro areas will be involved in a cardiac care experiment, and 67 in a hip surgery test.
It's part of a big push under the Obama administration to reinvent Medicare, steering away from paying for services regardless of quality and cost.
Turkmen President Gurbanguly Berdymukhammedov has begun a two-day visit to neighboring Kazakhstan.
Berdymukhammedov held talks with Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbaev on April 18 in Astana.
Nazarbaev called Turkmenistan "our close brotherly neighbor" and said that in the quarter-century since they gained independence in the Soviet collapse, there have been no problems between the two countries that could not be solved.
Berdymukhammedov said that his country supports Kazakhstan's domestic, regional, and international initiatives, but did not get into specifics.
No major deals are expected between the energy-rich countries, but Nazarbaev said that several documents on bilateral cooperation are expected to be signed during Berdymukhammedov's visit.
With reporting by Tengrinews and Kazinform
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Can you identify everyone included in this former RHS tennis team and sponsors? Join past RHS students, staff, parents and friends during their RISD All Class Reunion September 2nd at First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall in Rocksprings. Call Mike Grooms at 830-683-7190 or mdgrooms@swtexas.net or Susie Rudasill Moore at 683-4182 or sunomo@swtexas.net for more information.
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KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — An Afghan official says Taliban insurgents have targeted military checkpoints in eastern Ghazni province in two separate attacks, killing three Afghan soldiers.
Arif Noori, spokesman for the provincial governor in Ghazni, says that five other soldiers were wounded in the attacks, which took place early on Tuesday
He also says the two districts were the attacks took place — Andar and Muqar — are now under the control of the Afghan security forces.
Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid claimed responsibility for the attacks in Ghazni, saying the insurgents were able to overrun the checkpoints and seize weapons and ammunition.
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The Taliban have stepped up attacks on Afghan security forces in recent years, capturing several districts across the country.
Notorious Kidnap Gang Leader, Sani Ibrahim "Burtu" Arrested in Kaduna
Troops of 1 Division Nigerian Army have carried out clearance operation at Rijana forest, Kaduna State on Wednesday 14th June 2017 due to the disturbing resurgence of armed banditry and kidnappings along Abuja-Kaduna road.
The troops cordoned armed bandits’ camp at Rijana forest where they arrested the suspected notorious gang leader, Sani Ibrahim (alias Burtu), who has been on the declared
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The Whirlpool plant in Ottawa is looking for maintenance workers. The facility is holding an open house for anyone interested on Tuesday. You can stop by between 5 a.m. and 6 a.m. or 5 p.m. and 6 p.m.
Plant leader Jenni Hanna tells WLIO TV that the company is looking for people who can work with their state of the art equipment. She added they have many workers approaching retirement and are looking for people to take their place in the future.
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BALTIMORE (AP) – A grand jury has indicted four Baltimore teenagers accused of killing a Maryland police officer. The Baltimore County State’s Attorney’s office announced today that the indictments are made up of first-degree murder and burglary charges. Baltimore County officer Amy Caprio died earlier this month while responding to a report of a suspicious vehicle. Police accused 16-year-old Dawnta Harris of running over her in a stolen Jeep. Also facing murder charges are his three alleged accomplices. They were allegedly committing a burglary when Caprio was run down. In Maryland, if someone is killed during a burglary, accomplices can be found guilty of murder along with the killer.
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Lundqvist stopped 23 of 27 shots in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Predators.
He hasn't won in any of his last five appearances, as the sagging Rangers have been giving their veteran netminder very little support. Of course, Lundqvist's .857 save percentage over that stretch gets a large portion of the blame as well, but the 35-year-old should at least be able to right his own ship sooner rather than later.
You wouldn't be surprised to see Tim McGraw and Faith Hill on the cover of People or Billboard , but this summer, they'll show up in a more unexpected place. The celebrity-super-couple will be featured on the cover of an upcoming issue of Architectural Digest , showing off their vacation home in the Bahamas: one that just happens to be located on a 17-acre private island.
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AWS Maker Studio on https://www.twitch.tv/aws kicks off the first season building a cloud-connected robot. Join AWS Makers to learn the basics of building your first robot to learning dev ops for IoT of your robot. For more information, visit http://amzn.to/2slhb5G.
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A Hot Springs man was killed and four people were hurt Tuesday in a collision on a state highway, according to a preliminary crash report.
Arkansas State Police said the wreck occurred shortly after 2:30 p.m. when 46-year-old Chad Moreland, driving his 2011 Cadillac north on Arkansas 7 near Jessieville, crossed the road's centerline and collided with a 2013 Hyundai going south.
The occupants of the Hyundai — Tanya and Williams Bane of Clarksville, both 46, and two unidentified minors — were hurt in the crash, authorities said.
Moreland suffered fatal injuries. The report did not list what caused him to cross the highway's centerline.
Conditions were reported to be clear and dry at the time of the wreck.
At least 179 people have died in traffic crashes in Arkansas so far this year, according to preliminary figures.
Harvey Weinstein has been indicted with multiple rape and criminal sex act charges according to Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr.
Making the announcement on Wednesday, Vance said the film producer had been bought "another step closer to accountability”.
The news comes just hours after a statement issued by a spokesperson for the disgraced film producer said he would not be testifying before the grand jury over sex charges on the advice of his lawyers.
The 66-year-old waived his right to appear before the panel of between 12 and 23 people on Wednesday.
Weinstein was initially arrested and charged last week on two counts of rape and one of a criminal sexual act for alleged incidents involving two separate women.
He made his first public appearance in court on Friday, nearly eight months after he was hit with numerous allegations of sexual misconduct.
The Raiders will open the playoffs in an AFC wild-card game at Houston on Saturday at 1:35 p.m. The game will be broadcast on ESPN.
The complete NFL playoff schedule looks like this (all times Pacific):
Saturday, January 7 (wild-card games)
Raiders at Houston, 1:35 p.m. (ESPN)
Detroit at Seattle, 5:15 p.m. (NBC)
Sunday, January 8 (wild-card games)
Miami at Pittsburgh, 10:05 a.m. (CBS)
N.Y. Giants at Green Bay, 1:40 p.m. (FOX)
Divisional Playoffs
Saturday, Jan. 14
Seattle, Green Bay or N.Y. Giants at Atlanta, 1:35 p.m. (FOX)
Houston, Oakland or Miami at New England, 5:15 p.m. (CBS)
Sunday, Jan. 15
Pittsburgh, Houston or Oakland at Kansas City, 10:05 a.m. (NBC)
Green Bay, N.Y. Giants or Detroit at Dallas, 4:40 p.m. (FOX)
The conference championship games are Sunday, January 22 with the Super Bowl on Sunday, February 5 on FOX.
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Extend the life of the unused portion of your fruits and veggies in these $7 silicone Food Huggers, and then rinse, and reuse them over and over again. Sure, you could use plastic wrap to achieve the same thing, but you can’t always untangle plastic wrap to reuse a second time.
The Food Huggers come in four sizes and can also be used as jar lids, small bowls, or jewelry holders. Today’s price is less than a dollar away from its all-time low, so squeeze in this deal before it’s gone.
RICHMOND, Va. — The James Madison-Richmond men’s basketball game scheduled for Saturday has been postponed until Sunday at 2 p.m. due to inclement weather.
Tickets for Saturday’s game will be honoured but refunds and exchanges aren’t available.
The Richmond, Virginia, area saw snowfall ranging between 2 1/2 to 5 1/2 inches on Friday.
It’s the first measurable snow at Richmond International Airport during the month of December in almost seven years. Thousands of power outages, and hundreds of vehicle crashes, were reported from 4 p.m. Friday to 3 p.m. Saturday.
Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina says her government will continue to support nearly 1 million Rohingya Muslims who have fled neighboring Myanmar to escape violence.
Hasina says the government is pursuing a plan to build temporary shelters for them on an island with the help of international aid agencies.
She made the statement on Saturday at Dhaka airport on her return from New York after attending the U.N. General Assembly session. The U.N. has described the violence in Myanmar as "ethnic cleansing."
More than 500,000 Rohingya Muslims have crossed over to Bangladesh since late August, when Myanmar security forces responded to militant attacks with a broad crackdown that witnesses and rights groups say has included killing and arson. An equal number of Rohingya Muslims have previously fled Myanmar since 1978.
Appeal denied for Alabama man convicted in 2005 murder
FLORENCE, Ala. (AP) — An Alabama man convicted of murder in the 2005 shooting death of a liquor store clerk has had his application for a rehearing denied.
Lauderdale County District Attorney Chris Connolly told the TimesDaily that he'd been notified of the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals' decision in David Riley Jr.'s case.
Connolly said Riley had sought a new hearing on the basis of "ineffective counsel."
In 2011, the 33-year-old was convicted of capital murder in the death of 38-year-old Scott Michael Kirtley.
The newspaper did not include comment from Riley or a lawyer representing him.
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Kansas freshman Josh Jackson has announced he will enter the NBA draft.
Jackson, who released a statement on Monday, was the Big 12 Newcomer of the Year after averaging 16.3 points and 7.4 rebounds per game. He helped the Jayhawks to a 31-5 record and a berth in the NCAA Tournament's Elite Eight.
The 6-foot-8 Jackson has signed with former NBA player B.J. Armstrong of Wasserman Media Group.
Jackson arrived at Kansas after a stellar prep career in Detroit and Napa, California. He says in the statement that after "consulting with my family, I have decided to enter the 2017 NBA Draft and pursue my dream of playing professional basketball."
He added that he was thankful for "all of the support I have received from my coaches and teammates at Kansas."
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Soccer’s governing body FIFA has lifted its three-decade ban on Iraq hosting international football.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is quoted as saying that this will allow international matches to be played in Erbil, Basra (pictured) and Karbala, where the security situation was considered to be “stable“, but not yet in Baghdad.
Iraq will host Qatar and Syria for a friendly tournament starting on March 21 in Basra.
(Sources: AFP, Reuters)
Annual Jefferson Street Block Party on Saturday
DULUTH, Minn. – The annual Jefferson Street Block Party will take place on Saturday, Aug. 19 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on the 1600 block of Jefferson Street.
The party is a family friendly celebration that brings the Endion neighborhood together.
The party will feature live music, including traditional Anishinaabe music and American folk; food; and a vast array of of activities for the whole family.
The event is free and neighbors across the city are invited to attend.
In case of rain, the party will move to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1710 E Superior St.
The governor of Rivers, Nyesom Wike, in a video published online by Gossip Mill, has said he will drive out members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state.
Highlights of what he said holding up a machete:
The machete is meant for a purpose which is to clear all the unwanted members living in Rivers state and not for decoration.
He actually said, “since PDP has given me a machete, I will not hesitate or look back in cutting the remaining APC’S in Rivers State.”
The implications:
There’s going to be a counter-speech from the APC in the state, which will escalate the tension in Rivers.
The political back and forth war of words between former governor, Rotimi Amaechi and Wike is already a problem, so this might motivate a response from loyal members.
The governor was holding up a machete, portraying him as a regular ‘thug’.
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CLEVELAND, Ohio -- A man was shot and killed Tuesday night in Cleveland's Euclid-Green neighborhood, police said.
The 27-year-old man was shot in the chest around 7 p.m. near the intersection of Euclid Avenue and Torbenson Drive, Cleveland police said.
Authorities said the man died at the scene.
Police did not provide an identity for man or give a motive for the shooting.
Police have not said whether anyone was arrested, whether there are any suspects in the shooting or whether the shooters remain at large.
This story is developing and cleveland.com will provide an update if information becomes available Tuesday night.
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John Martinez Camacho also known as "Chubado," of Barrigada, formerly of Talofofo, died Aug.11 at the age of 66.
Mass of Intention followed by a Rosary is being held at 6 p.m. Aug. 16 through Aug. 18 at the Dulce Nombre de Maria Cathedral-Basilica in Hagåtña. On Aug. 19, Rosary will be said at 5:30 p.m. and Mass will be held at 6 p.m. On Aug. 20, Rosary will be said at 6:30 p.m. and Mass will be held at 7 p.m.
Last respects will be held beginning at 9 a.m. Aug. 26, at Dulce Nombre de Maria Cathedral-Basilica in Hagåtña. Mass of Christian burial will be at 1 p.m. Cremation will follow.
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Trinidad James gives fans his new mixtape ‘The Wake Up 2‘. Featuring nine new records and guest appearances / production by Bankroll Fresh, iLoveMakonnen, Scotty ATL, Peewee Longway, Skooly, Sonny Digital, TM88, Bangladesh, Tino Burna, and more.
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CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Canada just missed out on third place, losing to host South Africa 19-17 on Sunday in the bronze-medal match at the Cape Town Sevens rugby tournament.
New Zealand’s All Blacks beat Argentina 38-14 to win gold at the final tournament in 2017 on the HSBC Rugby Sevens series.
Nathan Hirayama had a try and made five conversions as Canada rolled past France 35-7 in the event’s quarterfinals earlier in the day.
Pat Kay and Connor Braid had tries in Canada’s close 14-12 loss to Argentina in the semis, setting up the match against South Africa.
A Barrie teen hasn’t been seen since late Tuesday night. Barrie Police need help in finding 13-year-old Cameron Abernathy, last seen in the Big Bay Point Rd. and Yonge St. area of Barrie around 11:30 Tuesday evening. Cameron is described as:
Male, white
5’8″, 140lbs
Thin build
Brown hair in braids
Wearing a blue Adidas jacket, gold jewelry, blue jeans, white shoes and a black pack
Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Sergeant D Moore of the Barrie Police Criminal Investigative Division at (705) 725-7025 ext. 2765. Any information can be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or leave an anonymous tip online at www.p3tips.com
× Union leader asks Trump to help keep KC Harley-Davidson plant open, save jobs
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The union representing local Harley-Davidson plant workers is asking President Donald Trump for help keeping the Northland plant open.
The president of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers sent the letter to the White House earlier this month. He asked Trump to help save about 800 jobs here in the metro.
Harley-Davidson announced earlier this year it’s going to close its Kansas City plant. The company has said it’s sticking by its decision to move those jobs to a plant in Pennsylvania.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - ALJ Regional Holdings Inc:
* Quarterly earnings per share $0.03
* Quarterly revenue rose 28.7 percent to $83.5 million
* ALJ Regional Holdings Inc says ‍estimates revenue for three months ending September 30, 2017 to be in range of $81.2 million to $90.0 million - SEC filing​
* ALJ Regional-‍faneuil's contract backlog expected to be realized within next 12 months as of June 30, 2017 was $100.0 million versus $66.2 million as of June 30, 2016​
* ALJ Regional Holdings Inc - ‍faneuil's total contract backlog as of June 30, 2017 was $258.9 million versus $226.3 million as of June 30, 2016
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Less than half of substantial funds allotted between the years 2011 – 2016 for the renovation and modernization of the country’s public universities were used up, according to the Supreme Audit Office. Almost 14 billion crowns were set aside the project. In its audit, the bureau reported that the Education Ministry, which oversaw the program, did not have a proper overview over whether the funds which were spent for improving infrastructure had helped. The ministry said that it did not agree with the findings and said it was conducting its own assessment of the subsidies program.
The Central Iowa Sewing Guild will meet June 17 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Trinity Methodist Church in Huxley. It's sewing challenge time.
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NEO/USD bulls fail to complete bullish pennant pattern, as price breaks lower, down 3%. Heavy supply zone is seen running from $53.00-53.50, support in the near-term at $50.00. The NEO price was hit on Wednesday, after the bulls failed to maintain momentum, which resulted in a non-completion of the bullish pennant pattern. NEO/USD ran […] The post NEO price prediction: NEO/USD bulls fail to complete bullish pennant pattern, could now be susceptible to a reversal of Tuesday’s big gains appeared first on Forex Crunch.
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Muhammed Haq explains to people touring the Anniston Islamic Center in Anniston how worshipers pray and face Mecca in the mosque. Muhammed Haq explains to people touring the Anniston Islamic Center in Anniston how worshipers pray and face Mecca in the mosque.
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TOKYO: The state-backed fund Innovation Network Corp of Japan is looking at the auction of Toshiba Corp's chip unit but did not participate in first-round bidding, INCJ Chairman Toshiyuki Shiga said on Tuesday.
Sources familiar with the matter have told Reuters INCJ may invest in the business as a minority partner - a move that would help the government prevent a sale to bidders it deems risky to national security.
(Reporting by Taiga Uranaka; Editing by Edwina Gibbs)
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Perry White's column on the Thompson Park pool situation was a relief. He correctly identifies some important flaws in the thinking of those who are planning this project.
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2 in critical condition following Marco Island crash
MARCO ISLAND, Fla. — Two people suffered critical injuries in a rollover crash Monday morning at the intersection of San Marco Road and Goodland Drive, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
The single-vehicle wreck occurred at 4:46 a.m. A 1994 Chevy Suburban was driving on San Marco Road, north of Goodland Drive, when the driver lost control of the vehicle, and hit a utility poll and rolled over, according to an FHP press release.
The driver, Tristen Jennings, 18, of Naples, was thrown from the car, while the passenger, remained inside.
Jennings was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash, according to the press release. Both victims were taken to Lee Memorial Hospital.
Charges are pending a further investigation.
No further information was immediately available.
Hoodlums in the early hours of Sunday, December 25, 2016 set ablaze a woman, Mrs. Comfort Ogor Ubani and her four grand after allegedly raping the grand daughter.
The terrible attack that happened in Idumuje Ugboko a town in Aniocha North L.G.A Delta state threw the into mourning as the victims were gathered in the parlour before being soaked with petrol and then set on fire.
one of the children who tried to escape was killed by those outside and was set ablaze.
Mr. Zanna Mohammed Ibrahim, Delta State Commissioner of Police who visited the scene of the crime openly wept after seeing a grand mother of about 80 years and her four grand children roasted like a yam.
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Several leading community groups filed a class-action lawsuit against the city of Chicago Wednesday in a bid to bypass or even scuttle a draft agreement between the city and the U.S. Department of Justice that seeks to reform the nation's second largest police force without federal court oversight. The more than 100-page lawsuit filed in U.S. ...
Longleaf Elementary 4th graders went to Petal Relay Park Thursday morning to get a hands-on experience with local Native American tribe cultures.
The Golden Eagles Tribal Society demonstrated crafts and sports from the Houma, Chickasaw and Choctaw tribes. Students have been learning about Native American history in school. Community advocate for the Tribal Society, Tyler Meadow, said this morning was an important experience for the children.
"A lot of kids, what they see on TV, Hollywood movies, they don't really get that interaction," Meadow said. "They may read a page or two out of a history book. So what this does is open their eyes up."
This weekend, Southern Miss is having a Powwow at Willie Hinton Park in Petal on Saturday and Sunday, starting at 11 a.m. The Powwow will spotlight gourd dancing.
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Perhaps the most remarkable aspect is that at any given moment in songs such as “Just a Closer Walk With Thee” or “St. James Infirmary,” the central melody may or may not be evident, yet the song’s guiding principle keeps the players unified no matter how far afield each may get in his or her own interpretation of that melody.
Unibet UK Tour Keeps it “Grassroots” While the Open Looks Further Afield Four stops on the UK tour have been announced, and the Unibet Open could visit Paris and Dublin. Share:
Unibet has announced the schedule for season three of the UK Poker Tour, with four low stakes stops scheduled across the year.
The full schedule for its more prestigious Unibet Open tour has yet to be announced, but stops in Ireland and Paris have been rumored.
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* Kansas City Southern de Mexico files response to the investigating authority of the mexican federal competition commission preliminary report on effective competition in the mexican railway freight system
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I am less concerned about Trump's support of Alabama senatorial candidate Roy Moore than I am about the unwavering support he's getting from the evangelicals. Trump is a brother sexual predator, but he doesn't vote in Alabama. Many evangelicals do.
Evangelicals have a perverse concept of the truth. The televangelist tells them Jesus Christ is our lord and savior and they believe that, so they believe everything else he says, like when he's trying to sell them something, or Barack Obama was born in Kenya, or Hillary Clinton ran a child porn shop out of a pizza parlor, or Michelle Obama is a transsexual, or all the women who came forward about Moore are all telling the same lie and the Democrats and the media are behind the accusations.
I don't think the evangelicals would desert Moore even if they knew the accusations were true.
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Eight injured in multi-car crash involving truck on Melbourne's Ring Road at Fawkner
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Eight people have been injured, including a school-aged child, in an eleven-vehicle crash on one of Melbourne's busiest arterial roads.
The crash happened at the intersection of Sydney Road and the Metropolitan Ring Road at Fawkner about 4:30pm.
Police said a truck collided with multiple cars and a traffic light while exiting the Ring Road.
A male passenger in the first car hit by the truck has been taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Seven others were also injured, including the 30-year-old truck driver and a school-aged girl.
Two people had to be rescued after becoming trapped in separate vehicles.
Police, paramedics and firefighters were all called to the chaotic scene, which unfolded as traffic ground to a standstill.
Motorists have been urged to avoid the area as it is expected to take some time to clear the scene.
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Grant Riller scored 24 points, Jarrell Brantley poured in 23 more, including the winning layup, and Charleston edged Hofstra 86-85 on Saturday night to take sole possession of first place in the Colonial Athletic Association.
Trailing by a point after Hofstra's Justin Wright-Foreman sank a 3-pointer with 18 seconds left, Charleston (18-6, 9-3) took the ball down the right side of the court and got it inside to Brantley, who dribbled twice to his right before breaking left to drop in the winning bucket with three seconds remaining.
Joe Chealey added 19 points and Nick Harris had 10 for Charleston, which shot 57 percent and got 18 assists on its 30 baskets to pick up its sixth straight win.
Wright-Foreman finished with 24 points to lead Hofstra (14-10, 7-5), Eli Pemberton added 20, Jalen Ray got 11 and Kenny Wormley 10.
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Jay Rock isn’t messing around with his new single “WIN.”
Along with bars for days, Jay’s new visuals for the track prove he’s another Top Dawg Entertainment heavyweight.
The music video is complete with fire…
Missiles…
Turtle necks and cardigans…
Random flashlights…
And the TDE squad representing to the fullest.
Check out “WIN” for yourself below and watch out for Jay’s REDEMPTION album dropping June 15.
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The U.S. News and World Report listed Caprock and Spearman High Schools as two of the nations best.
Kiermaier went 2-for-4 with a run during Monday's loss to Boston.
It's been an underwhelming start to the season for Kiermaier, as the center fielder sports a pedestrian .245/.344/.302 slash line. Thankfully, his excellent defense will keep him in the lineup during cold stretches at the dish. At this point in his career, Kiermaier is unlikely to ever show significant improvement on the .258 batting average he entered 2017 with, but his production across the counting statistics moves the needle enough to make him a serviceable fantasy asset in deeper settings.
The Chief Minister visited flood-ravaged areas of Morigaon district today and took stock of the relief and rescue operations. Talking to the assembled newsmen, the Chief Minister said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is serious about the intensity of the natural catastrophe in the State and admittedly assured Sonowal of all possible help from the Centre to meet the challenges in the post-flood scenario.
The Chief Minister today visited the Bakhorbori relief camp in Morigaon district and directed the Government officials to carry out relief and rescue operations on a war footing. The Chief Minister was accompanied by Union Minister of State for Railways Rajen Gohain and several other MLAs.
It may be mentioned that the flood-related death toll in Morigaon distrct is 2, while 3,86,872 people in 291 villages have been affected by the current wave of floods.
BRAMPTON, Ont. — A bottle-manufacturing company with a plant in Brampton, Ont. has been fined $100,000 after a workplace accident caused permanent injuries to an employee's hand.
Ontario's Ministry of Labour says it launched an investigation into O-I Canada Corp. after the incident in February 2016.
The ministry says the worker had teamed up with the operator of a bottle-making machine to inspect the device and change neck rings and plungers.
It says the worker reached inside the machine to retrieve a fallen neck ring when the bottle mould was closed, which was usually a safe activity, but the mould opened and crushed the worker's hand against a shaft for several minutes.
The ministry says the worker required surgery and ultimately sustained a permanent injury.
The ministry says it found the company did not take proper precautions to ensure that moulds did not re-open and pose a hazard to workers.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Mgenplus Co Ltd :
* Says it completed issuance of 11th series unregistered and unsecured private convertible bonds worth 2 billion won
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May 3 Carlyle Group Lp
* The Carlyle group announces first quarter 2017 financial results
* Q1 earnings per share $0.90
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.38 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Carlyle group lp - economic net income of $400 million on a pre-tax basis and $1.09 per adjusted unit on a post-tax basis in q1 2017
* Carlyle group lp- $55 million of distributable earnings on a pre-tax basis for q1 2017
* Qtrly distributable earnings of $0.13 per common unit on a post-tax basis in q1 2017
* Carlyle group lp- $3.0 billion in gross and net new capital raised in q1 2017
* Carlyle group lp - qtrly total assets under management $161.9 billion versus. $178.1 billion
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Dutch sustainability initiative reports growth
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NETHERLANDS – The Dutch Agreement on Sustainable Garments and Textiles (AGT) has reported a sharp rise in the number of production sites taking part in the initiative since it was first launched back in 2016.
Latest figures show that today, on the second anniversary of the signing of the agreement 4,268 textile manufacturing sites now participate in the AGT programme.
The aim of the initiative is to improve the working conditions, prevent pollution and to promote animal welfare in regions that supply textile and apparel to the Dutch market and expects “the Agreement will reach achieve its objective of 50 per cent market coverage in 2018.”
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A man was shot Monday evening near 70th Avenue and Camelback Road in Glendale, police said.
The shooting occurred about 7:30 p.m., police said.
The victim was transported to a hospital and is in stable condition, according to Glendale police.
Police are currently looking for the shooter but have no leads, officials said.
No additional details were immediately available and the investigation was ongoing, police said.
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Actress Jessica Biel says she was "selfish" and "inspired" to be the best she could be after meeting her husband Justin Timberlake.Biel says she was always focused on her career and never thought of settling down and raising a family until she met the Suit and Tie star in 2007 -- five years before they got married, reports etonline.com."I didn't grow up dreaming about having kids and having a family. I was so focused on my career and so focused on my selfish existence, but I think meeting my husband inspired me," Biel said on Reddit's "Ask Me Anything" session with fans."One day I just woke up and knew it's what I wanted to do and it's been the hardest, greatest thing ever and I wouldn't give it up for the world," she added.
SEOUL Feb 14 South Korean special prosecutor's office said it will decide by no later than Wednesday on whether to request an arrest warrant for Samsung Group chief Jay Y. Lee.
Lee, third-generation leader of the country's top conglomerate, was questioned for more than 15 hours after being summoned as a suspect by the special prosecution on Monday. He is accused of pledging payments to a company and organisations backed by President Park Geun-hye's confidant, Choi Soon-sil, to win support for a 2015 merger of two affiliates.
Last month, a court rejected the special prosecution's first request for an arrest warrant for Lee.
(Reporting by Se Young Lee and Ju-min Park; Editing by Simon Cameron-Moore)
LAS VEGAS (AP) - The famous neon sign of a cowgirl in downtown Las Vegas has been taken town as part of the construction of a planned casino-resort.
After more than two decades on Freemont Street, "Vegas Vickie" was dismantled Tuesday.
Casino owner Derek Stevens says his company is looking for a home for the neon sign. It was created in 1980 and originally dubbed "Sassy Sally" after a casino of that name.
Workers remove the neon sign dubbed "Vegas Vickie" in downtown Las Vegas, Tuesday, June 13, 2017. The sign was taken down as part of the construction for a new resort-casino. (Steve Marcus /Las Vegas Sun via AP)
Stevens' company is planning to transform the space previously occupied by the Las Vegas Club.
Workers remove the neon sign dubbed "Vegas Vickie" at the Fremont Street Experience in downtown Las Vegas, Tuesday, June 13, 2017. The sign was taken down as part of the construction for a new resort-casino. (Steve Marcus /Las Vegas Sun via AP)
An Israeli citizen was attacked on Friday by Palestinian Arabs after he entered the Palestinian Authority village of Abu Dis.
According to the IDF Spokesperson's Unit, a violent riot broke out in the village, during which 200 Arabs threw rocks, set the civilian's car on fire, and prevented him from exiting from the village.
IDF soldiers and Border Police officers entered the village in coordination with the Civil Administration and rescued the civilian who was suffered light injuries.
(Arutz Sheva’s North American desk is keeping you updated until the start of Shabbat in New York. The time posted automatically on all Arutz Sheva articles, however, is Israeli time.)
Murray saved 29 of 33 shots during Friday's 7-4 win over Washington.
This was a tape-measuring matchup, and Murray did his part to help Pittsburgh pull out the victory. Obviously, it wasn't his sharpest outing, and he now owns an underwhelming .905 save percentage and 2.93 GAA for the campaign. However, there's potential for Murray and the Penguins to hit full stride leading into the playoffs, so this could prove to be a buy-low spot. Current owners should probably remain patient.
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A Carnegie was seriously hurt after he was struck by a car about 9:45 p.m. Thursday in Carnegie at the intersection of West Main and Cubbage streets, according to police.
The driver of the car, a yet unidentified woman, told police she was blinded by the snow and thought she had hit a deer, according to Carnegie Police Chief Jeffrey Kennedy.
The woman left the scene of the accident but when she learned from a media report that it was a man, not a deer, that was hit, she returned to the scene to talk to police, according to Kennedy.
Allegheny County homicide detectives were called in because of the severity of the injury of the Carnegie man, Kennedy said.
Allegheny and Carnegie police will continue to investigate the incident Friday, checking footage from local video surveillance cameras.
Mary Ann Thomas is a Tribune-Review staff writer. Reach her at 724-226-4691, mthomas@tribweb.com or via Twitter @MaThomas_Trib.
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The Orange Democratic Movement's National elections board says it will have to repeat the nominations in Busia, but only in Teso North and Teso South.
Fifth Ward Councilmembers Larry Henry and Mark Schreiber appeared on KWOS Open Air to talk about issues involved with the Fifth ward and their hopes as to what could become of the old MSP property.
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CAYCE, S.C., May 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- SCANA Corporation (NYSE: SCG) announced today that its Board of Directors will take additional time before making a decision on the payment of a dividend on the Company's common stock for the quarter ending June 30, 2018. In the Company's first quarter earnings press release, the Company indicated that its second quarter 2018 dividends, if declared, would be payable on July 1, 2018, to shareholders of record on June 11, 2018. These dates no longer apply. If dividends are declared, the record and payment dates will be adjusted accordingly.
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NORWALK - A new clear coffee that won’t stain your teeth has arrived.
The coffee is being introduced by Clr Cff and its British-based creators as the first colorless coffee on the market.
According to the company, the coffee is made from Arabica coffee beans and pure water, and is said to taste like a strong cold brew.
The coffee is available and a two-pack costs about $7.50.
Officials say the largest, most destructive wildfire burning in Southern California is expected to grow as it enters its second week.
The Thomas Fire north of Los Angeles has burned more than 270 square miles, prompted tens of thousands of evacuations and destroyed nearly 800 structures.
The fire that started Dec. 4 is 15 percent contained. It was fanned by dry Santa Ana winds that spit embers ahead of fire lines.
Santa Barbara County Sheriff Bill Brown says the containment number will likely go down not because of a lack of progress, but because of the fire’s expected growth.
The National Weather Service says gusts up to 40 mph are expected through Monday.
The telling silence of India Inc
With Mr Modi's parliamentary majority, India Inc, turned up the praise to full throttle
With Mr Modi's parliamentary majority, India Inc, turned up the praise to full throttle
Anaemic growth must certainly be worrying the government but there is another reason the government should be anxious: The telling silence of India Inc. This section of India’s noisy democracy is assuredly less vocal and a lot more circumspect in its public comments about the government, rarely venturing criticism but also seldom restraining itself from fulsome public praise. The intelligentsia routinely and rightly dismisses the latter as the sycophancy of a constituency that still depends quite heavily on government policy for its fortunes. Looked at another way, ...
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Perhaps this year’s best Valentine’s Day gift comes from none other than A$AP Mob. Today, the collective dropped Cuffin Music, an hour-long mix of the best lovers’ anthems in contemporary music. Cuffin Music doesn’t focus on a specific era, so you’re getting LL Cool J and Jennifer Lopez, Ja Rule, Jodeci, and Mary J. Blige, and much more in one sitting.
Real heads know this isn’t the only R&B mix to come from the camp. If the hour isn’t enough, there’s still the Spread Those Cheeks Girl ’90s mixes from the late A$AP Yams. Vols. 1, 2, and 3 are available for download, and Cuffin Music is streamable below.
April 28 Ford Motor Co:
* On April 28, company entered into thirteenth amendment to its credit agreement dated as of December 15, 2006 - SEC filing
* As a result of the thirteenth amendment, the existing credit agreement has been amended effective as of April 28, 2017 - SEC filing
* As a result of the thirteenth amendment, lenders have maintained total revolving commitments of $13.4 billion
* Allocation of $3 billion of commitments to Ford Credit on an irrevocable and exclusive basis remains in place
* Under amendment, maturity dates have been extended by one year to April 30, 2022 for 75% of the $13.4 billion commitments
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Craig Thomson, Scotland’s most experienced referee, will take charge of Celtic’s potential title-deciding match with rivals Rangers on Sunday.
Thomson was the man in the middle for the first Old Firm clash of the season last September. The 45-year-old official reffed Rangers’ 2-1 win over Hearts at Ibrox last weekend.
Craig Thomson will take charge of the final Old Firm match of the season. Picture: SNS Group
The whistler - now in his 15th year as a FIFA referee - will be assisted by Frank Connor and Graeme Stewart, with Kevin Clancy on fourth official duties.
Celtic can win the league with just a draw against their bitter rivals after they passed up the chance to seal the title with victory over Hibs at Easter Road last weekend.
Goals from Jamie Maclaren and Vykintas Slivka handed Hibs a 2-1 win over Brendan Rodgers’ side, who hit back through substitute Odsonne Edouard but had to put the champagne on ice for at least another week.
In this Dec. 13, 2016, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers' Kevin Love drives past Memphis Grizzlies' Troy Williams in the first half of an NBA basketball game, in Cleveland. The Cavaliers are concerned about All-Star forward Kevin Love's injured left knee.
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Siefke and junior-senior high school principal Keith Edenfield were operating under their initial two-year contracts awarded them in 2014, which were due to expire June 30. Also renewed for three years were the contracts of informational technology coordinator Adam Fill and maintenance supervisor Ed Duko. Siefke's contract was extended for five years, which is the maximum allowed for superintendents under state law.
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A 22-year-old man was arrested Tuesday in connection with what police said was an aggressive panhandling incident in which a man was assaulted and his wallet stolen in Huntington Beach.
Last season, the Chicago Cubs had themselves their first Cy Y oung winner in a long time. Entering the 2016 campaign, most thought there was a good chance that specific someone would repeat.
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The Abe Reid Trio breaking out into old school blues at Millstone Pizza & Taphouse during the 13th annual Jazz and Blues Festival Friday in downtown Rock Hill. Abe Reid Trio Contributed
Stars, business titans and uptown stalwarts turned out for a memorial service for Rao’s co-owner and actor Frank Pellegrino on Tuesday.
We’re told the entire staff of the famously exclusive red-sauce joint sat in the pews of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Harlem, along with model Carol Alt and Rao’s regulars like Ken Langone, Bo Dietl and Dick Grasso.
The eatery’s gatekeeper, who acted in “Goodfellas,” “The Sopranos” and “Law & Order,” died Jan. 31.
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Missouri Lt. Gov. Mike Parson says the resignation of Republican Gov. Eric Greitens "will allow our state to heal and move forward from what has been a difficult time."
× Former Lt. Gov. candidate EW Jackson announces run for Senate
CHESAPEAKE, Va. – EW Jackson announced on Monday he’s running for the republican nomination to challenge Tim Kaine in the US Senate.
Jackson, a former republican candidate for lieutenant governor, made the announcement on the John Fredericks Radio Show.
Three candidates have announced they plan to run for the nomination, including conservative Corey Stewart and Culpeper County delegate Nick Freitas.
Kaine is running for re-election in 2018. The republicans are likely to face-off in a primary in June, Jackson said.
Stay with News 3 for updates on this developing story.
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Some Iowa residents who face steep health insurance bills are turning to faith-based ministries in which religious Americans help each other pay medical bills.
The Des Moines Register reports that the arrangements count as coverage under the Affordable Care Act, even though they aren’t exactly insurance.
Some of the groups’ monthly costs are much lower than what insurance would run, but there are limits on the types of bills they will cover.
Outside health policy experts warn that the “health sharing ministries” have little oversight, and plans are not required to cover pre-existing health problems, such as diabetes or cancer. And unlike health insurers, the groups are not regulated by state officials.
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(WSVN) - It’s a disease that killed millions of Europeans in the Middle Ages, and now the plague has resurfaced in Arizona.
KTVK reports that fleas in Navajo County have tested positive for the plague. That comes a week after fleas on prairie dogs in Coconino County also tested positive for the disease.
Officials said the affected properties will be treated, and they said they will monitor the area.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say the plague is caused by Yersinia pestis. There are three types of plague: bubonic, pneumonic, and septicemic. All three types cause fever, chills, muscle pain, headaches, swollen lymph glands and weakness.
Patients contract the illness after handling or being bitten by an animal carrying the bacteria. Doctors say antibiotics are used to treat the illness, but if left untreated, can cause serious illness or death.
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Unfortunately, when faced with the choice of condemning inappropriate behavior and protecting one of the network's biggest profit-makers, Fox apparently chose to protect the network's golden goose. O'Reilly anchors the number one cable news show, making him invaluable to the network. The women faced a choice of either taking a payoff or standing up against a rich, influential man with the support of a powerful company behind him. Given the circumstances they were in, it's hard to blame these five women for accepting the payouts; it was their word against O'Reilly's, and pursuing litigation against him would certainly hinder their own careers. However, whether the victims accepted a payout does not diminish the gravity of the situation. Wrong is wrong, and these allegations are serious, no matter how much hush money O'Reilly and Fox might have thrown at the women.
Collins contributed eight points (3-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-3 FT), six rebounds and one block across 22 minutes in Thursday's 106-101 preseason win over the Raptors.
The 2017 first-round pick upped most of his numbers across the stat sheet in his second preseason tilt and was particularly impressive on the boards once again. Collins is already averaging 6.5 rebounds across 18.0 minutes in his first two games and his presence is a welcome sight, considering the rookie has already battled a quad injury and concussion since this summer. Collins will look to carve out minutes at both power forward and center in his rookie campaign, with his athleticism and floor-spacing ability presumably affording him a chance to up his profile as the season unfolds.
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo will serve a five-game suspension after pushing the referee following his dismissal during Sunday's Supercopa de Espana first leg against Barcelona.
Ronaldo, having already been cautioned for taking his shirt off after scoring in the 3-1 win at the Nou Camp, was shown a second yellow card in the 82nd minute for diving after going down under pressure from Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti.
The Portugal international responded to his dismissal by shoving referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea in the back before making his way off the pitch.
The Spanish football federation (RFEF) has now handed the 32-year-old a five- ban - one for the double booking and another four for pushing the official.
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When you’re watching horror unfold — whether it be with the Las Vegas massacre or the death and devastation after Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico — you want to imagine that you can do something.
And you can easily donate money after any disaster. Unfortunately, scammers know too well how to trip you up and set up fake crowdfunding sites or crank out pitches for made-up charities via social media.
We’ve been hit by a wave of painful stories — including hurricanes Harvey, Irma, Jose and Maria. Now, this week, a Sunday night outdoor country music concert in Las Vegas exploded with gun fire, leaving at least 59 people dead and more than 525 others injured. Police identified 64-year-old Stephen Paddock, who was found dead in his hotel room at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, as the shooter.
Drew Shipley was named Special Teams Player of the Week by the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference. He's definitely a weapon, Hoffmann said.
"His ability to punt the ball like he has is absolutely a flip-the-field type of weapon," Hoffmann said.
On the offensive side, QB Justin Masloski was a vital part of the attack for UMM Saturday, head coach Matthew Johnson said.
"For the first time this year, he really turned into a dual threat guy," coach Johnson said of Masloski that ran for 156 yards and passed for 145 yards in the win over the Storm.
Looking ahead to Martin Luther Saturday, Oct. 7 in New Ulm where the Cougars look to redeem a 14-7 season opening loss to the Knights back on Sept. 2i n Morris. This is a different team than it was in week one, Johnson said.
"We didn't run the ball at all against them, and that's not our style of football," Johnson said of the UMM offense that ran 17 yards in 25 attempts in the season opener against MLC.
Kick off in New Ulm is at 1 p.m.
Pharrell is trying to double down on the success of his Despicable Me 2 soundtrack hit “Happy” by contributing multiple originals to its sequel, Despicable Me 3. We’ve already heard “Yellow Light,” and today a new one called “There’s Something Special” has been released. You can hear it below.
LEBANON, Mo. (AP) - A Kansas City attorney has been acquitted in the killing of her millionaire father and his girlfriend at their Missouri lake house.
The Kansas City Star (http://bit.ly/2kx1VdE ) reports that jurors found Susan "Liz" Van Note not guilty Tuesday of two counts of first-degree murder in the 2010 attack on 67-year-old William Van Note and 59-year-old Sharon Dickson.
Dickson was stabbed and shot at the Lake of the Ozarks house and died at the scene.
William Van Note died four days later at a hospital, where authorities say his daughter produced a document suggesting she had power of attorney. Investigators say she requested that the ventilator keeping him alive be shut off.
Authorities allege Van Note was in debt and angry that Dickson would have inherited the bulk of her father's estate.
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It’s hard to imagine childhood without a bicycle. That’s why each year the local company Rebel Wipes sponsors Southside Bicycle Day. The event closes down a good chunk of streets between Layton Boulevard and Cesar Chavez Drive between National and Greenfield Avenues, giving cyclists a car-free route to ride. The main attraction, though, is the bike giveaway. The organization will be giving away a whopping 1,000 bicycles to kids.
Legendary film classics and modern showstoppers will be screened all over town under the warm Colorado night sky. You can check them out at Historic Elitch Theatre, Little Man Ice Cream, Red Rocks Amphitheater, Ridge 38, Elitch Gardens, and Civic Center Park.
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Puerto Rico's Senate has ordered government agencies to explain why tens of thousands of people in rural areas remain without power or appropriate shelter as anger grows about the lack of basic services more than seven months after Hurricane Maria.
The agencies have five days to present a plan on how and when they will address the needs of rural towns.
The order comes as police in a small mountain town blocked power crews from leaving on Tuesday while residents demanded they stay to restore electricity service that many still lack.
The standoff ended after the power company promised it would keep crews in Las Piedras until service is fully restored. The crews were obeying company orders to head off to another town.
HELSINKI, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Finnish tyre maker Nokian Tyres reported on Friday rising quarterly profits thanks to growth in North America and Europe.
Nokian, which has a large plant in Russia and a smaller one in Finland, said fourth-quarter operating profit rose 13 percent from a year earlier to 122.6 million euros ($153.1 million), roughly in line with analysts’ average expectation of 121 million euros in a Reuters poll. Nokian said it expected growing sales and profits for this year, adding that raw material costs should be on the 2017 level and that it will be helped by its recent factory expansion in Russia. ($1 = 0.8006 euros) (Reporting by Jussi Rosendahl, editing by Johannes Hellstrom)
Hugh Jackman visits the Laughing Man Café at G'Day USA's Australia House during SXSW at Lucille in Austin, Texas, on March 12, 2018.
April 24 (Reuters) - WuXi AppTec Co Ltd :
* WUXI APPTEC SAYS ONLINE PART OF SHANGHAI IPO ATTRACTED INTEREST AMOUNTING TO 4,913.03 TIMES AMOUNT ON OFFER Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2qUbrxz (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
It has become a trend among travelers to get off the beaten path and avoid popular holiday spots in favor of more unique experiences. While that is also a great thing to do, there is a case to be made for the traditional locations as well. There's a reason some places are the most visited in the world, and while some activities like the London Eye or Eiffel Tower are a bit cliché and possibly overrated for many, the reason to actually go lies deeper.
At many of these hot spots, there is more to be seen beneath the top result on Google for "best places to go in X." If skipping these places because of their popularity is a reason not to go, there are ways to dig deeper and find the remarkable. Some places get a reputation for being underwhelming or too crowded, and while that may be true, that doesn't mean they shouldn't be seen. For those who are reluctant and need a push, here are 12 cliché places in the world that do deserve the hype they receive.
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* SEEKS SHAREHOLDERS’ NOD TO ISSUE NCDS WORTH 1.83 BILLION RUPEES ON PRIVATE PLACEMENT BASIS
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(AP) – Proponents of nuclear power are pushing to revive a failed project to build two reactors in South Carolina.
They argue that the demise of the $14 billion venture could signal doom for an industry that supplies one-fifth of the nation’s electricity.
Collapse of the V.C. Summer project near Columbia, South Carolina, could cost ratepayers billions for work that ultimately provides no electricity and signal that new nuclear plants can’t be built in the United States. The July 31 suspension leaves two nuclear reactors under construction in Georgia as the only ones being built.
South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham says failure could end a nuclear renaissance before it starts. He’s urging Congress to extend a production tax credit to provide billions to the Summer project and reactors in Georgia.
Cameron University's Dean of Students Zeak Naifeh has been appointed to national education advisory group.
Naifeh has been appointed to the National Association for Campus Activities (NACA) Education Advisory Group and will serve as general member for a two-year term.
The university's dean of students since January 2015, he joined the Cameron staff in June 2006 as director of student activities. Over the years, his responsibilities were broadened to include oversight of the Aggie Rec Center and the McMahon Centennial Complex, and he was promoted to director of campus life.
NACA provides knowledge, ideas and resources for campus life at institutions of higher education throughout the country. The organization provides members with programs and events that focus on student and professional leadership development, program planning, concert management, diversity and other areas.
Toronto's real estate market "defies all odds," but government officials should proceed cautiously when deciding how to cool it down, says an Ontario real estate agent. Toronto's real estate market "defies all odds," but government officials should proceed cautiously when deciding how to cool it down, says a real estate agent "To be honest, I just hope they really think about it and go slow, with a very relaxed approach," Dan Cooper, an agent with Royal LePage and CEO of Dan Cooper Group in Oakville, Ont., said Monday.
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The United States dropped the most powerful nonnuclear bomb in its arsenal on what it said was an ISIS cave complex in remote Afghanistan. The bomb — called the GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast — can obliterate everything within a 1,000-yard radius.
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Ella Mai‘s “Boo’d Up” has become the song of the year just in time for summertime flings and “feelings,” in the words of Ella.
Some might argued the track is perfect as it is, but of course remixes will come through whether you like it or not.
A huge one dropped on Tuesday, and let’s just say it’s not getting the best reaction.
The track features Nicki Minaj and Quavo and already people are like…
But there’s some good responses too…I guess.
Check out the song for yourself below, then swipe through to find out what kind of “feelings” Twitter is giving.
Eesh: Twitter Has Some Strong Opinions About Ella Mai’s ‘Boo’d Up’ Remix was originally published on globalgrind.com
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(LEONARDTOWN, MD.) — Authorities say a military helicopter has crashed in southern Maryland.
Maryland State Police spokesman Sgt. Davaughn Parker said a Black Hawk helicopter crashed in Leonardtown on Monday afternoon. He says state police have sent two medevac helicopters to the scene to assist.
Kevin Bowen, who works in the pro shop of the Breton Bay Golf and Country Club in Leonardtown, says he saw the helicopter "flying kind of low" and then "saw it spinning" before it went down between the third and fourth holes of the golf course.
Baku. 6 June. REPORT.AZ/ "Fenerbahçe is a very big club. I'm very happy and excited to be a member of this club. I will spare no efforts to play good and win cups".
Report informs, Polina Rahimova, volleyball player of the Azerbaijani national team, signing a contract with Turkish club Fenerbahçe told official website of the club. The 27-year-old player said she would work hard to reach high level. She stressed that Fenerbahçe is the best team: "I will try to reach a higher level together with the team. I believe, we will win new trophies as a result of our efforts".
Notably, Polina Rahimova signed a 1-year contract.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is seeking people who want to become conservation officers.
The 23-week training academy starts July 15 in Dimondale, near Lansing. Applications are due March 1.
The academy is the first step to becoming a Michigan conservation officer. During the academy, recruits become paid state employees.
After graduating, they become probationary officers and spend several more months training throughout the state before being assigned to one of Michigan's 83 counties.
DNR officers are certified police officers with authority to enforce all state laws. They also have unique training in areas related to the outdoors, such as off-road driving, survival tactics and first aid.
Those interested in the position should visit the conservative officer academy section of the DNR's website.
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Broncos general manager John Elway is sitting in a tie for 45th place at the Colorado Senior Open at Green Valley Ranch Golf Course after shooting a 1-over-par 73 during Wednesday’s opening round.
Elway is seven strokes behind clubhouse leaders Jeff Gallagher, Skip Kendall and Mike Grob, who are in a three-way tie at 6 under.
Forty four players shot even par or better Wednesday.
Following Thursday’s round, a cut will be made with the top 55 players advance to Friday’s final round and a share of the $50,000 purse. The tournament’s winner will be invited to the Colorado Open, which runs July 26-29.
Government’s claim of a ‘New Dawn’ defined by restraint in spending, continues to unravel after the Department of Public Works (DPW) admitted to spending thousands of rands on cosmetic changes on the Parliamentary precinct for the 2018 State of the Nation Address (SONA).
In a reply to a DA Parliamentary question, the DPW revealed that it spent over R175 000 dismantling and re-erecting the scaffolding on Parliament’s Marks Building for ‘for security, safety and aesthetics purposes’.
This latest revelation is yet more evidence that the culture of wasteful expenditure that had taken root during SONA under former President Zuma, continues to fester unhindered.
“It’s unacceptable that money that could have been better spent improving the livelihoods of ordinary South Africans is constantly being diverted to pander to the cosmetic and aesthetic needs of the political elite,” said Malcolm Figg, the DA Shadow Minister of Public Works.
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Wildfires scorching huge areas of Southern California since last week have put at least 13,526 homes at extreme or high risk of damage, real estate data and analytics provider CoreLogic estimates.
The reconstruction value of the properties in that category exceeds $5bn, CoreLogic said today, indicating the average rebuilding cost would be about $370,000. And that is just for the three largest out of the six named fires currently testing the mettle of thousands of firefighters in the region.
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The Windsor Board of Education has selected Virginia Hoerle to be the new principal for Oliver Ellsworth School. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Craig Cooke recommended Hoerle's appointment to the board at a special meeting that was held on April 4. Hoerle has served as an educator in Windsor Public Schools for 18 years.
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Frosty relations between Kabul and Islamabad have put a brake on Afghanistan's ambitious plans to boost fruit exports, seen as vital to providing farmers an alternative to poppy cultivation which fuels the Taliban insurgency. Pomegranates and grapes have long been the pride of Afghan agriculture, but exports from the landlocked country have suffered due to poor air connectivity and frequent border closures by the country's regional nemesis Pakistan.
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BOSTON — A judge on Massachusetts' highest court is stepping into a fight over the proposed sale of works of art by a cash-strapped museum.
A hearing before a single justice of the Supreme Judicial Court is set for Tuesday in Boston.
The Berkshire Museum and Attorney General Maura Healey last month asked the judge to sign off on an agreement that would allow the Pittsfield museum to sell up to 40 pieces of art, including works by Norman Rockwell.
The museum says it needs to sell the art to keep its doors open.
Rockwell's sons dropped their challenge of the sale after the attorney general and museum reached the agreement, which would allow Rockwell's "Shuffleton's Barbershop" to be sold to another U.S. museum.
Others continue to oppose the sale.
TAMPA, Fla. – Two people are recovering after a shooting at Green Gators Bar and Grill in Tampa.
A spokesperson for the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said two people got into an argument outside the bar, which was having a beach foam party with hundreds of people.
The two people began shooting at each other before security got involved. The sheriff's office said the two people were hit in the leg and were taken to St. Joseph's Hospital in Tampa. Both people are stable.
Deputies aren't sure if the two people shot each other or if security shot them.
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UKHIA, Bangladesh (AP) — An Associated Press investigation has found that the rape of Rohingya women by Myanmar’s security forces has been sweeping and methodical.
The AP interviewed 29 women and girls who said they were raped by Myanmar’s armed forces. The women were interviewed separately, come from a wide swath of villages in Myanmar and now live in various refugee camps in neighboring Bangladesh.
The AP found distinct patterns in their accounts, their assailants’ uniforms and the details of the rapes themselves. The testimonies bolster the U.N.’s contention that Myanmar’s armed forces are systematically using rape as a “calculated tool of terror” aimed at exterminating the Rohingya people. They also belie the Myanmar military’s assertion that the rapes never happened.
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“This is powerful anywhere, but in a place like Afghanistan, it can be a means of emotional survival.”
JAMSHID HASHIMI, who runs an online library and is a founder of the Book Club of Afghanistan, on the flourishing of the country’s book publishers as people seek an escape from the country’s cyclonic violence.
Three Albany brothers are celebrating their success as alumni of Albany State University. (Source: Pamela Jackson)
Three Albany brothers are celebrating their success as alumni of Albany State University.
The Graper triplets were born and raised here in Albany.
Joseph, Jonathan, and Joshua Graper all majored in Computer Science.
Jonathan graduated one year ago.
Joseph and Joshua both crossed the stage to get their diplomas Saturday.
"It was a great achievement today, so nothing more I can say, but we're happy,” said Joshua Graper.
Jonathan is already putting his degree to work as an information technology developer in Athens.
His two brothers hope to join him and work alongside each other.
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A 31-year-old man from, Arviat, Nunavut, has died after a polar bear attacked him Tuesday evening.
RCMP say the attack happened on Century Island, which is located about 10 kilometres outside of the hamlet.
The victim was unarmed at the time and was pronounced dead at the scene.
In a news release issued Wednesday, police said the polar bear was killed after the attack to protect the safety of others on the island.
Arviat RCMP stated they are investigating with the Nunavut chief coroner's office. They are also assisting the Nunavut Department of Environment's Wildlife Division.
Guyana Amateur Basketball Federation (GABF) Chief Nigel Hinds says that the core of the Guyana team for the 2018 CBC Championship in Suriname will feature in the International Tour of Barbados from June 8th-10th.
In a brief interview with Stabroek Sport, Hinds said, “We have a team going to Barbados on the 8th and coming back on the 11th. We are cutting the team for the tour around June 5th. That will be the nucleus of the team that will go onto Suriname. We will just have the spots for the overseas-based players.”
According to Hinds, “The three games will be played against the Barbados National Team at the Sir Garfield Sobers Complex. When we return we will recommence training with that squad. We already have two overseas based players here in Anthony Moe and Kevon Wiggins. Ray Victor will be meeting up with us in Barbados from BVI [British Virgin Islands] and we expect the James brothers Delroy and Gordon to come in after we return from Barbados. We are not sure about Shawn James.”….
DENVER (CBS4) – New details have been released about the man stabbed to death inside the Denver Center of the Performing Arts complex parking garage.
The victim is identified as Scott Tice, 39, who worked as an overnight security guard at the complex.
Tice was stabbed Friday morning in the neck, and authorities say his badge was missing.
His body was found on the fourth floor of the garage. Police say they used surveillance video to track Tice’s missing phone which lead them to the suspect.
Police arrested Caleb Schroeder on first degree murder and aggravated robbery.
Investigators say Schroeder had a bloody knife and a security guard badge with him.
Washington authorities arrest retired military man after he threatened to commit a "Las Vegas" style shooting and led them on a nearly 100-mile chase.
– John Cena came to the ring on Raw and demanded an answer from Undertaker regarding his WrestleMania challenge, then got chokeslammed by Kane. You can see pics and video from the segment below, in which Cena hit the ring and said he’s waiting for the Dead Man’s answer to his challenge for a WrestleMania match. Cena said Taker’s silence is telling and said while that the fans turned Undertaker into a God, he’s now a coward.
That led to Kane coming to the ring. Cena suggested that Kane was sent by Undertaker to give a response and asked if the answer was yes or no. That resulted in Kane choke slamming Cena and leaving without saying whether Undertaker would accept the challenge or not.
Was that a YES? Was that a NO? Did @KaneWWE just step up to face @JohnCena at @WrestleMania? We know one thing it was, and that's a CHOKESLAM FROM HELL! #RAW pic.twitter.com/tFktX2D1vT — WWE (@WWE) March 20, 2018
Mystic Aquarium’s Tropical Sunsation is warming up vacation week Feb 18 - 26! Paradise awaits with a staycation including live music, hula lessons, a beach party, colorful crafts and more. Warm up to countless tropical animals and drift away to the soothing sounds of live steel drum performances. Dance to the beat with professional hula dancers then snap a SCUBA selfie by the Coral Reef exhibit. With sun-sational entertainment, exotic discoveries and a delightful Aquarium oasis, enjoy all the luxuries of a tropical vacation in the comfort of your own back yard. Visit MysticAquarium.org to learn more.
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PUPILS from the nursery at St Mary’s School in Henley have posted their letters to Father Christmas.
They put them in a postbox on the town hall steps which has been set up by the town council and will be in place throughout December.
The letters were written by nursery staff, who sat down with each child and asked them what presents they wanted to receive.
Deputy manager Kate Catlin said: “They were really excited about coming and they’re really looking forward to Christmas.”
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An office at Integris Baptist Medical Center was evacuated after a suspicious substance was found on an envelope in the mail.
The hospital is located at 3300 NW Expressway. Authorities tell News 9 only a few people were evacuated from the office, and that Hazmat is investigating.
No patients required evacuation.
This is a developing story.
Keep checking with News 9 and News9.com for more information.
Unfortunately I think our injuries we have now picked up is going to make our season end like it did last year- we have around 4-5 first teamers out for long periods and our best players are that we just cant afford that with the depth of our squad and hope to compete for the top 4 - we have done a great job to get to top 8 (presuming Warrington and Catalans don't win every game) I just hope we can stay in touch with the top 4 that when every one is back we could have a crack in the super 8.thursday doesn't look a good enough side to win away I would say.You cant help injuries...
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SAO PAULO, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Brazilian state-controlled oil company Petróleo Brasileiro SA has sent additional information on its Paraguayan assets to interested parties as it kickstarts the non-binding stage of the asset-sale process, according to a securities filing on Monday.
Petrobras, as the company is known, plans to exit the natural gas distribution sector in the country and sell hundreds of gasoline stations and convenience stores. It is also looking to sell its operations in three airports and a distribution unit near the Villa Elisa city. (Reporting by Bruno Federowski; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
Off their upcoming fourth album Ruins, First Aid Kit release Fireworks.
Johanna and Klara Söderberg have crafted a folksy meandering song to slow dance to.
The sisters say of Fireworks "We’re so excited to finally share “Fireworks.” It’s a track that we put a lot of emotions into. We love the arrangement we created for it with our producer Tucker Martine, borrowing from classic ‘50s ballads and mixing it with Twin Peaks guitars and synths. It’s a song about the ideals you set for yourself in life and how they can break you down, leaving you all alone at the end".
Ruins is due out on January 19th and they hit the road in early 2018 for a string of US and UK dates, no Irish dates have been announced just yet.
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NYPD responding to report of Times Square area explosion
The New York Police Department said it was responding Monday morning to a reported explosion near the Port Authority Bus Terminal. | Mario Tama/Getty Images
NEW YORK — The New York Police Department says it is responding to a report of an explosion near Times Square.
The response is centered in the area of the Port Authority bus terminal.
It’s led to delays along some of the subway lines that pass beneath the bus terminal.
Some passengers have been evacuated as a precaution.
There were no immediate reports of injuries.
COMMERCE CITY, Colo. — A suspect is being sought after two men were stabbed early Wednesday morning, the Commerce City Police Department said.
Officers responded to a 7-Eleven store at 6302 E. 72nd Ave. about 3:30 a.m. They found a victim in the back of a vehicle suffering from multiple stab wounds to his back and side.
He was taken to a hospital to be treated. His condition is not known. He has not been identified.
During the investigation, officers found a second stabbing victim at an unknown location. He was taken to a hospital to be treated for a stab wound to his leg. His condition is not known and he has not been identified.
Police said a suspect was last seen leaving the Snowy Range Motel (7050 Highway 2) on foot in an unknown direction.
He’s described as a white man, about 27 year years old. He’s 6-foot and weighs 170 pounds, and was last seen wearing a white hoodie.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at 303-289-3668.
Moon Jae-in speaks after winning the nomination as a presidential candidate of the Minjoo Party, during a national convention, in Seoul, South Korea, April 3, 2017. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji
SEOUL South Korea's frontrunner for the country's upcoming May 9 presidential election Moon Jae-in said on Wednesday he will immediately push to have a supplementary budget drafted if he is elected.
In a speech on his economic pledges, Moon said he will aim for investment in 10 key sectors and expects to create over 500,000 new jobs per year on average.
Moon did not specify an amount for the pledged supplementary budget.
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Baku. 17 May. REPORT.AZ/ Installation of laboratories at 15 regional centers of Ministry of Agriculture for mass soil testing is about to finish.
Report informs, Minister of Agriculture Heydar Asadov told.
"Trainings in Turkey and 3 other countries is about to finish, and in coming several months, mass soil testing will start. Based on those tests, specialization of regions will be possible. Cultivation of particular plants in particular regions will be carried out after conduction of necessary analyses, study of soil content, proper suggestions for specialization will be made”.
The minister told that during first 4 months of this year, export of agricultural products rose by 44% in comparison with the same period of last year: “Especially, plant products, fruit and vegetable attract attention in terms of export. Talking about sustainability, we expect the volume of products export to increase year by year”.
It’s really good. Very emotional and touching! I don’t personally know anyone involved in the Vegas tragedy, but this song still hits home for me.. and I’m sure anyone who has ever lost someone they knew.
Great job, Eric!
The Winslow Township, New Jersey police department updated their vehicles in response to drownings, but not everyone is happy about the changes. NBC10's Cydney Long tells us why.
Mel B asks fans for patience on Spice Girls reunion as they struggle to sync up their busy schedules but admits to having 'set aside time this year for a tour'
DANBURY, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut university has reopened after norovirus sickened about 100 students, but health officials are still trying to pinpoint the source of the outbreak.
Classes resumed Tuesday at Western Connecticut State University after staff disinfected the school’s two campuses in Danbury on Monday.
University spokesman Paul Steinmetz says school and health officials are interviewing students who became ill, in an effort to determine the source of the outbreak.
Students got sick on Friday and reported typical symptoms of norovirus, a highly contagious bug that can cause diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and muscle pain. More than a dozen students were hospitalized, and tests confirmed norovirus.
School officials are continuing to urge students to wash their hands and advise those who fell ill to not resume classes until 72 hours after symptoms end.
ROCKVILLE, Conn. — A conservative commentator who grabbed a woman after she took a copy of his University of Connecticut speech titled “It’s OK To Be White” is set to make his first court appearance.
Lucian Wintrich was arrested after grabbing the woman and is scheduled to be arraigned on a misdemeanour breach of peace charge Monday at Rockville Superior Court. He denies criminal wrongdoing and says he had every right to retrieve his property.
Wintrich is the White House correspondent for the right-wing blog Gateway Pundit. He was at UConn on Nov. 28 to give the speech, which drew protesters.
Cellphone videos show the woman taking paperwork off the lectern Wintrich was using and walking away. Wintrich then goes after her and grabs her before being led away by police. He was released on $1,000 bail.
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The Hopkins County Sheriff's Office was called to a crash on I-69 near Dawson Springs.
It happened before 8:00 a.m. Monday.
Authorities say Matthew Simon of Owensboro was trying to pass a semi.
They say he swerved to avoid being hit, and rolled over when he crossed the median.
Simon was taken to Baptist Health and then to Deaconess. We are waiting to hear back on his condition.
We heard from viewers who were stuck in traffic for more than 30 minutes.
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– Xavier Woods’ “UpUpDownDown” channel posted this new video of John Cena vs. Steve Austin in the upcoming WWE 2K18 video game.
– The next top indie star expected to sign with WWE is Fred Yehi, according to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter. The former EVOLVE Tag Team Champion and FIP World Heavyweight Champion lost a Cruiserweight Classic qualifying match to TJ Perkins back in 2016.
– Playing off the recent beach ball antics during WWE SummerSlam weekend, Cesaro destroyed a beach ball at last night’s WWExIGN eSports Showdown in New York City. Below is video from the segment:
MANASSAS, Va. (AP) - The National Park Service has reached agreement with a nonprofit veterans' organization allowing it take cremated remains left at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and bury them will full military honors.
A park service statement says the Missing in America Project will take possession of dozens of sets of cremains left at the memorial through the years and any future cremains left. They will be inurned in an in-ground vault at a cemetery in Manassas, Virginia, a capital suburb.
The Washington Post reported Wednesday the remains had been kept in a locked cabinet at the park service's large Museum Resource Center in Maryland. No date for the transfer or burial has been set.
Last year, the park service placed signs at the memorial asking people not to leave human remains.
An ex-Tennessee school bus driver who was at the wheel in a wreck that killed six children has been sentenced to four years in prison for criminally negligent homicide.
Media reported that a Chattanooga judge sentenced Johnthony Walker on Tuesday after an emotional morning of testimony, during which Walker apologized.
Judge Don Poole ruled Walker shouldn't be sentenced to diversion because the crash involving 37 elementary school students was so horrific, but he couldn't give him a longer prison term because of his strong work history and no criminal background.
The decision divided victims' relatives at the hearing. Some said it wasn't enough time while others said they were satisfied with the punishment.
Walker was driving the children from Woodmere Elementary School when he wrecked on a winding Chattanooga road.
The team at VicEmergency have put together a map to show Melburnians the scale of the fire, still burning near Cobden in the state's south-west.
But as Emergency Management Commissioner Craig Lapsley comments, a map can only show so much:
Wyoming country favorites Chancey Williams and the Younger Brothers Band have been tapped to headline Central Wyoming College's 50 Forward Festival. The big party, set for May 11, will celebrate 50 years of education at the college in Riverton.
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Bigg Boss, a one of the most watched reality shows in India, is making a return to the small screen with its season 12 soon. Bollywood Bhaijaan Salman Khan has been hosting Bigg Boss like a one man army from many years. Now it is said that Katrina Kaif will be seen as a co-host alongside the superstar Salman Khan. I guess Salman and Shah rukh should come together
China reaffirms opposition after Dalai Lama's cancellation of Botswana trip
China on Monday reaffirmed its resolute opposition to the Dalai Lama's anti-China separatist activities in any country, even though he had called off a planned trip to Botswana.
Media reported the Dalai Lama canceled the plan in mid August due to health problems. In response, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying said China's position remains firm.
China attaches great importance to relations and friendly cooperation with Botswana, and hopes bilateral ties will maintain positive and healthy development, Hua told a press briefing.
WASHINGTON—A senior Republican congressman disputed President Donald Trump’s claim that “spies” infiltrated his 2016 campaign, saying that the Federal Bureau of Investigation was conducting a legitimate probe of Russian interference in the election.
Rep. Trey Gowdy (R., S.C.), who heads the House oversight committee, also said he understood Mr. Trump’s frustration with Attorney General Jeff Sessions, who recused himself from the Russia investigation based on his involvement in the Trump campaign. Had Mr. Trump known earlier...
Ricciardo on contract tightrope says Webber
Daniel Ricciardo, Abu Dhabi GP 2017 © RV Press
Daniel Ricciardo will walk a contract "tightrope" in 2018.
That is the view of the Australian's countryman Mark Webber, referring to the fact that Ricciardo is on the prowl for a potential move from Red Bull for 2019.
"The first part of the year is very important for him," Webber told Melbourne newspaper The Age.
"He is on a tightrope. There is no question."
But he said that while Ricciardo is gambling slightly by stalling, 28-year-old Ricciardo's F1 future is "safe".
"It's just a question if he is wants the absolute perfect team in '19 and trying to get number 1 status somewhere in those teams. That's what he would love to achieve," Webber said.
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“Over 20 People Were at the Table When Trump Met the Saudis. None Were Women.” ( Read more Photo: Doug Mills/NYT There’s a word for it A.Word.A.Day with Anu Garg
androcracy PRONUNCIATION: (an-DROK-ruh-see)
MEANING: noun: A system ruled by men.
ETYMOLOGY: From Latin andro- (male), from Greek + -cracy (rule). Earliest documented use: 1903.
USAGE: “Some think the system’s androcracy simply perpetuates itself, as powerful men promote other men to positions of power.”
Promotion and Self-Promotion; The Economist (London, UK); Aug 31, 2013.
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Police: Motorcyclist killed in North St. crash
BATON ROUGE – A motorcyclist died in a crash on North Street.
Baton Rouge Police identified the motorcyclist as Jerome Kinchen, 31. The crash happened a few blocks from Kinchen's home address, also on North Street.
Police said Kinchen collided with another vehicle that turned into his path near Roselawn Cemetery.
Police said the crash is under investigation.
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The Plains Cowboys enter their second season under head coach Robert Hernandez, who expects to see improvement.
“We are going to make it pay off this year. They’re ready to go. Excited to be here," Hernandez said. "Cowboys are going to have a great season and let’s see what happens.”
The Cowboys have only seven total wins over the last six seasons, but they look to get going in non-district against teams like Sudan and Lubbock Christian. Hopefully they’ll be prepared for District 4 of 2AD2.
“Hamlin is tough. They are always ranked up there. Roscoe is up there. Seagraves, we have a tough District," Hernandez said. "Tahoka is going to be tough. Roby is getting better. It’s a tough district/ You better play week in and week out and hope your guys can stay injury free.”
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Clashes surges as the Israeli soldiers began the demolition of the Bedouin village Khan al-Ahmar east of Jerusalem, using bulldozers uprooting lands trying to pave the way into the village, while dozens of Palestinian peace activists lined up a human chain in front of it. Israeli soldiers assaulted local defenders and arrested five people, threatening to use live fire if they do not cooperate.
The Israel’s supreme court approved the demolition in May and issued warrants to the residents while pointing out that the village was illegally built, that they should relocate to a village nearby called Al Jabel which Israel authorities had allocated for the residents.
The preparation of the displacement started earlier this week when the Israeli forces raided the villagers and blocked the main roads from public reach.
Peace activists have been present at the sight for two weeks, preventing the Israeli forces to destruct their village that currently has around 35 families, 180 people living within.
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. – The Denver Broncos and San Francisco 49ers will hold a joint practice for the third year in a row.
However, this year the Broncos will be headed to Santa Clara, Calif. to practice.
In the two previous years, the 49ers visited Denver. In 2014, the team hosted the Houston Texans for a joint practice at the UC Health Training Center.
The specific dates of the joint practices will depend on the day the Broncos play the 49ers in preseason. The Broncos will play them in week 2 of the preseason.
The dates are expected to be announced later this month.
The team says this is the first time Denver has traveled for a joint preseason practice since visiting Dallas in 2007.
MINNEAPOLIS — Snoop Dogg’s Super Bowl week has been almost as busy as that of the Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots players who’ll be competing.
He headlined BET’s Super Bowl Gospel Celebration and debuted music from his upcoming gospel album on Thursday. He held a screening for his new Netflix series, “Coach Snoop,” on Friday. And he will work as the DJ of Playboy’s Big Game Weekend Party on Saturday in Minneapolis, where the game is being played on Sunday.
Snoop Dogg is so popular that NFL icon Deion Sanders was extra excited when he saw him at Friday’s event.
“Coach Snoop” follows Snoop Dogg guiding at-risk kids and helping them focus on their goals. The entertainer says the show is “an emotional roller coaster.”
Nahdia Baker was facing over a dozen charges — and on most of those — the jury said she was not guilty.
× Source says Harvey Weinstein to be suspended
HOLLYWOOD — A source with knowledge of the decision says Harvey Weinstein will be suspended from his film company pending an internal investigation into sexual harassment claims leveled against the Oscar winner.
The source, who was not authorized to speak publicly, says an announcement on the suspension and investigation is expected on Friday. The decision was made by The Weinstein Co.’s board of directors.
The New York Times reported Thursday that Weinstein has over the years reached at least eight legal settlements with women over alleged harassment. Weinstein said Thursday that he was taking a leave of absence.
Leadership of The Weinstein Co. is expected to be assumed by Weinstein’s brother, Bob Weinstein, and David Glasser, the company’s chief operating officer and president.
TERRYTOWN, Neb. (AP) — The mayor of a western Nebraska town has issued a warning saying a nearby lake is dangerous.
New warning signs have been placed around Terry’s Lake prohibiting swimming and boating. Terrytown Mayor Kent Greenwalt says the water is dangerous because the shallow lake bottom drops off about 10 feet (3.05 meters) to 15 feet (4.57 meters) in.
Greenwalt says he’s heard various estimates of how deep the lake actually is, but “wouldn’t doubt” it’s deeper than 50 feet (15.2 meters).
The mayor says the city’s maintenance crew is monitoring the lake and police will also patrol the area. Greenwalt continues encouraging people to stop by the lake, but to stay out of the water for safety reasons.
× Expand Katy Perry
One of the great monoliths of 2010s pop radio, Katy Perry will release her latest album Witness on June 9, then launch a major tour, which will include a stop of Milwaukee's BMO Harris Bradley Center on Monday, Dec. 4. Tickets for the concert go on sale to general public on Monday, May 22 at 10 a.m., following a presale through Ticketmaster running Thursday, May 18 from 9 a.m. through 12 p.m.
So far we've heard two tracks from the new album, the dance single "Chained To The Rhythm" and the Migos-assisted follow-up single "Bon Appétit" which is, to borrow the words of the judges from "The Great British Baking Show," a bit of a mess. The track debuted at an unimpressive 76 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts and has since slid from there, but we'll see if the just-released video for the single helps its fortunes at all.
You can stream that video below and judge for yourself.
Thursday, Aug 31 - Oct 1, 2017
Exhibition on view: August 31-October 1, 2017
Opening reception: Saturday, September 2, 5-7pm
Donna Wesley Spencer has spent most of her adult life in Evanston, IL., but she grew up in the South. The photographs in “A Southern Diary” are her response to a long-ago question about when she would be coming home. For the past few years, she has been spending more time in the rural and small town South, photographing places and people that define the region for her, making work in East Texas, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina and Virginia. She is especially interested in places that retain the remnants of history. What she first considered to be the project of a summer has become a continuing journey.
Also showing work in September are Lisa Beard, Alexa Frangos, Mark Kaufman and Christopher Schneberger.
D. L. Hughley Trump was Late on Neo-Nazi Rebuke Fam Has History of Racism
D. L. Hughley: Trump's Late Rebuke of Neo-Nazis Fueled by Family History of Racism
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D. L. Hughley﻿'s not surprised by Donald Trump's belated rebuke of white supremacists ... because he believes the Trumps have roots in racism.
We got D. L. Monday at LAX and asked what he made of Trump's timing to come out and explicitly denounce white supremacists after violence in Charlottesville -- and he had a simple explanation.
The comedian cites reports that Trump's late father, Fred Trump, was arrested in Queens in 1927 after a KKK riot there ... although Trump has denied his dad had any involvement.
Either way ... D.L. thinks the country knows where the Prez stands on race, and it's time Americans looked themselves in the mirror on the issue.
An 83-year-old man was found dead and an 80-year-old woman was found injured after police were called to do a welfare check on New Years Day at a southeast Oak Cliff home.
Dallas officers checked on the pair around 11:30 a.m. Sunday at a house in the 1600 block of of East Red Bird Lane. Choyce Moon was found dead, and Mae Moon was taken to the hospital, police said.
Officials did not give details on how Choyce Moon was killed or how badly injured Mae Moon was.
Police are looking for a known suspect in the slaying.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Tommy Raley at 214-671-3684 or tommy.raley@dpd.ci.dallas.tx.us.
The Fast And Furious actor posted a photo on Instagram of him and his father, with the car done up with a big bow on it. He said being able to give his dad such a lavish present "felt good", as his father had had a hard life and never asked for anything.
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May 3 Genworth Financial Inc:
* Genworth Financial announces first quarter 2017 results
* Q1 adjusted operating earnings per share $0.29
* Q1 earnings per share $0.31
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.23 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Says net investment income was $790 million in quarter, up from $786 million in prior quarter and up from $789 million in prior year
* Says qtrly revenue $2,171 million versus $1,785 million last year
* Says U.S. mortgage insurance reported adjusted operating income of $73 million for Q1, compared with $61 million in both prior quarter and prior year
* Says book value per share for three months ended March 31, 2017 was $25.68
* Says Genworth and Oceanwide engaged with relevant regulators regarding pending applications and continue to target closing transaction in middle of 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting by Prithvi Kanti Bandyopadhyay)
Parker Judy, right, freshman from Gunnison Valley High School, and Don Ward, middle, a 75-year-old retired high school history teacher, give a 2-year-old an Easter basket in the South Parc apartments in South Salt Lake on Thursday, April 13, 2017. When the LDS Church launched its "I Was a Stranger" initiative last year, Don Ward couldn't help but smile.
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It is with shock and sorrow that I learnt of the tragic attack in Toronto on Monday afternoon. I send my deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims, as well as to Prime Minister Trudeau and to all Canadians.
We hold a special thought for the heroic first responders whose calm and courage resolved the stand off without a single shot being fired. Their actions undoubtedly saved many more lives and we all owe them a debt of gratitude.
The European Union stands with the great city of Toronto and we will put any and all means at the disposal of the Canadian authorities should ever this be needed.
SHARE COPY LINK Rachel Newberry, a Mountain Heritage High School student in Burnsville, North Carolina surprised her longtime friend Ben Robinson by asking him to prom. A video of the sweet ‘promposal’ went viral. Mountain Heritage High School
Rachel Newberry, a Mountain Heritage High School student in Burnsville, North Carolina surprised her longtime friend Ben Robinson by asking him to prom. A video of the sweet ‘promposal’ went viral. Mountain Heritage High School
Tuscaloosa authorities arrested the suspect wanted in connection with a Saturday night shooting that sent a 41-year-old man and a 5-year-old girl to the hospital.
Brandon Hurst, who has been charged with attempted murder and assault, talked briefly following his arrest.
"I ain't shoot (expletive). I don't own guns. Now get the (expletive) outta my face," Hurst told WBRC and others as deputies put him into the back of a patrol car.
Investigators accuse him of opening fire on a man standing in a yard during a party on 25th Street Saturday night. They recovered 65 shell casings from the shooting. Stray bullets hit a house next door.
One of them hit a 5-year-old girl in the head. She returned home from the hospital Tuesday.
The 41-year-old man who we're told was Hurst's intended target is still in the hospital recovering.
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Golladay (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Carolina.
Golladay hasn't practiced since last Wednesday and hasn't logged a full practice since Week 3. His second straight absence leaves TJ Jones as the No. 3 receiver behind Golden Tate and Marvin Jones.
Simi Siwisa believed that putting South African Airways into business rescue might hurt the country’s image (How business rescue for SAA could hurt country’s image, May 7). I suggested that trying to keep a bankrupt airline operational might hurt our image a good deal more.
He has now suggested that I should help him structure the business rescue (Debate on SAA welcome, May 28). I must decline. I learnt to recognise hopeless cases a long time ago.
Prof Philip Lloyd
Rosebank, Cape Town
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The City of Amarillo is working hard to make sure that no child is left hungry this summer through its summer lunch program.
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"It's essential, because without this program, thousands of children could easily go hungry for the summer," said City of Amarillo Program Coordinator Summer Campbell.
The mission of the summer lunch is to meet needs of the 67 percent of students in Amarillo who qualify for free or reduced lunches during the school year.
Meals are served at 60 sites throughout the city, including schools, city parks, and community centers.
However, Campbell said the need for additional sites still exists.
"We would love to see apartment complexes come on board," said Campbell. "Oftentimes, there may be children whose parents may not allow them to walk to a park or school."
Interested persons should call 211 or text FOODTX to 877-877 for more on serving dates and times.
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South African Airways will operate single daily flights from Johannesburg to London on a daily basis from April this year – replacing the double daily service operating on the United Kingdom route currently.
“We have decided to focus on those areas of our business that will enhance our efficiencies‚ bring more value to our customers and produce improved overall performance of the airline.
“Network optimisation is one such area that can contribute towards containing our costs and we introduced some initiatives that must yield dividends to return the business to commercial sustainability in the shortest time possible‚” SAA chief executive Vuyani Jarana said. The single flight takes effect from April 20. A new Airbus A330-300 aircraft will operate with effect from Sunday March 25.
Image copyright Family handout Image caption Christina Abbotts was described as "sweet and loving" by her family
A man accused of murdering a woman who failed to turn up for her birthday party is facing a trial.
The body of Christina Abbotts, 29, was found at a flat in Highams Hill, Gossops Green, in Crawley, on 25 May.
The preliminary cause of death from a post-mortem examination was blunt force trauma to the head, Sussex Police said.
Zahid Naseem, 47, of Elm Close, in Amersham, Buckinghamshire, appeared at Hove Crown Court, where the date for a trial was set for 10 December.
The businessman is due back in court on 16 July to enter a plea.
Mr Naseem's lawyer, Lewis Power QC, said: "I have taken instructions that would indicate a not guilty plea to the charge of murder."
The ex-Apprentice star tweeted: “Meghan Markle will be preggers faster than an 11yr old white girl in #Telford.”
The post came on Child Sexual Exploitation Day.
Telford Tory MP Lucy Allan hit out at Hopkins, and described her comments as “vile”.
She said: “Lack of respect for victims is the cause of this horrific crime and is why it is not identified and prosecuted.”
Sanders: I’ll Commit To Joining Democratic Party When It’s Open Enough For Independents
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Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders said he will commit to the Democratic party when he feels it is open enough to independents during an appearance on “Meet the Press” Sunday.
Sanders, who sought the Democratic presidential nomination in 2016, said he will do “what I have done in the past” when filing for re-election in 2018. The self-described Democratic-Socialist said he thinks the Democratic party has a number of issues it needs to work out.
“Let me just say something about this, the current model of the Democratic Party obviously is not working. Republicans control the House, the Senate,” he told host Chuck Todd. “They control the White House. They control two-thirds of the governors offices throughout this country.” – READ MORE
× Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (8th): The FBI memo “is just the wrong thing for America”
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (8th) is part of the House Oversight Committee. Though he can’t be explicit, he responds to the just-released six-page FBI memo.
Trains were brought to a screeching halt by a rogue trampoline which was blown onto the tracks.
The trampoline caused delays for passengers travelling between Glasgow and Neilston, East Renfrewshire, as heavy winds caused by Storm Caroline landed it on the railway.
It was described as an "obstruction" by Scotrail staff as they sent out a warning at 7.12 am this morning (Thu) on Twitter.
Services were delayed, cancelled or revised with those travelling on the line allowed to use a bus to get to their destination instead.
The trampoline landed on the tracks and services were not running normally until 9.30am.
On Twitter, Scotrail reminded those living near train tracks to secure garden furniture to prevent further delays as winds in Scotland are expected to hit 90mph.
They wrote: "There is a trampoline blocking the line in the Patterton area.
"Please remember to secure garden furniture/trampolines if you live near the railway tracks."
In celebration of Easter, LGOCA gallery artists render giant eggs on the lawn of The Ritz-Carlton
In celebration of spring, two of the gallery artists, Kym de los Reyes and Robin Hiers, were commissioned by The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel, to paint their renditions of Easter in beautiful Orange County. This is a must see photo op for art lovers and patrons. The eggs will be on display until April 23.
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Breaking Barriers by Kym de los Reyes
After viewing the eggs, visitors can go inside the hotel to catch the exhibit “California Fun in The Sun,” which will be up until April 27. The vibrant exhibition is to the left of the concierge and near the gift shop at the hotel entrance.
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CA Girls by Robin Hiers
Lots of exciting new things are happening at LGOCA, Laguna Beach. LGOCA’s hours are: 12 to 6 p.m. every day and closed on Tuesday.
For questions regarding artworks, contact Bridgette at (949) 677-8273.
[India], May 31 (ANI): In an endeavour to curb the menace of illegal sand mining in the state, the Andhra Pradesh Government will be introducing GPS tracking system by July end this year.
State minister R Sujayakrishna Ranga Rao while addressing a press conference, said, "Andhra Pradesh government is about to bring GPS tracking system by the end of July 2018 to prevent illegal transport of sand in the state. The government is taking stern actions to avoid interstate illegal transport of sand. After the Government of Andhra Pradesh has implemented free sand policy, reports of the sand mafia are on rife."
The minister said that there are 150 notified sand reaches in the state and that 54 check posts have been established to prevent illegal transport of sand. Ranga Rao further said that geo referral policy is being brought for all major minerals in the state and the permissions for mining activities are being given through auction in an e-permit model. (ANI)
Kaduna State launches residency card for social services, security
Kaduna State government on Wednesday launched its residency card calling on all residents to register for effective provision of social services to the people. Speaking with journalists shortly after he registered at the North West Zonal Office of the National Identity Card Management Commission, NIMC, the state Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Muhammad Abdullahi, explained […]
Kaduna State launches residency card for social services, security
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EVEN though there will be disappointment that Hull, the 2017 City of Culture, did not make the cut to become the new base for Channel 4, it’s encouraging that both Leeds and Sheffield are still in the running after making various shortlists announced yesterday.
This region has much to offer the broadcaster as it prepares to move its HQ, and creative hubs, out of London – the challenge now is to put together two bids which are so compelling in their ambition and outlook that both cities are ultimately selected by Channel 4. Yorkshire’s creative industries deserve nothing less. They already enrich this county and there’s no reason why their flair and talent cannot reach new audiences.
Man Who Rammed Car Into Charlottesville Crowd at White Nationalist Rally Denied Bail
(CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va.) — A judge has denied bond for an Ohio man accused of plowing his car into a crowd at a white nationalist rally.
Judge Robert Downer said during a bond hearing Monday he would appoint a lawyer for James Alex Fields Jr.
Fields is charged with second-degree murder and other counts after authorities say he drove into the crowd, fatally injuring one woman and hurting 19 others.
The rally was held by white nationalists and others who oppose a plan to remove from a Charlottesville park of a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee.
Fields has been in custody since Saturday.
A high school teacher said Fields was fascinated with Nazism, idolized Adolf Hitler and had been singled out by school officials in the 9th grade for his "deeply held, radical" convictions on race.
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Two women were tackled and then robbed at gunpoint late Monday (April 23) after leaving a Bywater bar, according to New Orleans police.
The women, a 35-year-old and a 38-year-old, told police they were leaving a bar about 11:40 p.m., when they were tackled by a man in the 3300 block of Royal Street. After tackling them, the man took out a handgun and demanded the women give them their money.
After the women gave him their cellphones, credit cards and cash, the man told them to run around the corner while he fled.
As of Tuesday morning, police did not provide a description of the suspect. Three other armed robberies were reported to NOPD Monday, two in New Orleans East and one in the Hoffman Triangle neighborhood. A total of seven armed robberies were reported the day before.
Feb 1 (Reuters) - Xinjiang Sayram Modern Agriculture Co Ltd :
* Sees to swing to net profit at 9 million yuan to 13 million yuan in FY 2017 versus net loss at 473.8 million yuan year ago
* Says improvement of main business, and increased sales of main products as main reasons for the forecast
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/QbzJ3y
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
The Decatur City Council Monday proposed a tax rate of 70.5 cents per $100 valuation, a fraction of a cent higher than the current rate of 70.3 cents. The city is expected to keep the same tax rate, since Decatur historically proposes a tax rate slightly higher than the one that is eventually adopted in order to provide budgetary wiggle room in case of something unexpected late in the budget process.
The proposed budget includes 2 percent salary increase for employees and a number of capital expenditures.
The council called for public hearings on the tax rate for 6 p.m. Aug. 28 and Sept. 5 and on the budget for Sept. 5. The tax rate and budget will be approved at the Sept. 11 meeting.
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) - Defensive end Jared Crick has been carted off the Denver Broncos practice field after apparently injuring his right leg during run drills Monday.
Crick’s injury comes 48 hours after the Broncos’ other starting defensive end, Derek Wolfe, was carted off the field with a sprained right ankle that could sideline him until the season opener next month.
The Broncos have been hit hard along their rebuilt D-line this summer, losing defensive end Billy Winn to a torn right ACL in their preseason opener last week and Wolfe over the weekend. Also sidelined until September are nose tackle Kyle Peko (foot) and outside linebackers Shane Ray (wrist) and Shaq Barrett (hip).
Also, rookie receiver/returner Carlos Henderson underwent thumb surgery on Sunday.
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Keeping the body fit also keeps the mind, immunity and outlook strong.
There are lots of great reasons to stay physically active: people who work out regularly do significantly reduce their chances of cardiovascular disease and its related effects like having a heart attack or stroke. They lower their risk of getting diabetes. All of their body’s systems function better. Exercise also helps lower stress, and improve cognitive function.
Not to mention, the average person gains around 12 pounds between October and January!
Luckily, staying fit doesn’t have to be a daunting task. It can be done at home with something as easy as 15 minutes of movement. Representatives of Orange Theory Gym stopped by the studio to demonstrate some universal moves to get viewers moving.
For more information, visit their website.
March 19 (Reuters) - Wuxi Biologics Cayman Inc:
* ‍FY NET PROFIT RMB252.6 MILLION VERSUS RMB141.1​ MILLION
* ‍FY REVENUE RMB1,618.8 MILLION, UP 63.7%​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
A late-night fire at a shed near Mendon, Illinois required the assistance of five fire departments to put it out.
Fire officials said they are still investigating what caused a fire to break out at a shed at 2184 E 1200th.
Fire officials at one time feared a propane tank close to the fire could explode.
The shed was used to store equipment used for Gooding Disposal.
Mendon Fire Chief Robert Simmons says some equipment, including a garbage truck was lost, but things could've been a lot worse.
"Had a five hundred gallon L.P. tank behind the shed. We were able to get water on it and keep it cool. Keep it under control there."
Simmons said there was an explosion, possibly from another tank, but crews were able to keep the fire contained.
No one was injured.
Woodbine Racetrack
July 1st and 2nd
From 11 a.m – 10 p.m.
The Queen’s Plate Festival kicks off on July 1 in celebration of Canada’s 150th birthday with live racing, incredible activations and a show-stopping post-race concert by home-grown talent, Our Lady Peace. The 2-day festival will come to a spectacular finish on Sunday evening with a live concert by the Goo Goo Dolls
ORDINANCE 1097
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE STILLWATER CITY CODE CHAPTER 31, ENTITLED ZONING ORDINANCE, BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY TO REZONE CERTAIN PROPERTY WITHIN THE AP AGRICULTURAL PRESERVATION DISTRICT BY ADDING THEM TO THE RA ONE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
The City Council of the City of Stillwater, Washington County, Minnesota, does ordain:
Section 1. The zoning of the subject property, location of which is legally described as:
Lot 6, Block 2, Neal Meadows
is hereby amended to RA, One-Family Residential. This proceeding is known as Planning Case No. 2017-40.
Section 2. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after publication according to law.
Section 3. In all other ways the Stillwater City Code shall remain in full force and effect.
Adopted by the City Council this 3rd of October, 2017.
CITY OF STILLWATER
/s/ Ted Kozlowski
Ted Kozlowski, Mayor
ATTEST: /s/ Diane F. Ward
Diane Ward, City Clerk
Published in the
Stillwater Gazette
October 6, 2017
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Father drops infant from balcony to firefighter to escape fire
A North St. Paul father dropped his infant daughter from a second-story balcony to a firefighter below as a fire burned in his apartment building.
Assistant Fire Chief Dustin Kalis says both father and daughter are fine, but it was a precarious situation Sunday when the fire broke out. Kalis says there was no time to waste as the father came out on the balcony with the three-month-old baby. He told the father to let her go as he stood by underneath ready to catch the child.
A video shows the infant landing safely in the firefighter's arms. Kalis passed the baby to another firefighter and coached the father down from the balcony.
KSTP-TV resports a candle burning in a first-floor apartment likely started the fire that displaced many tenants.
A 40-year-old man accused of sexually abusing students at the high school where he used to work was arrested Thursday by Tigard police.
Detectives arrested Marcus D. Jolley, a former teacher and coach at Tigard High School, at his home without incident.
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CLEVELAND, Ohio -- A stunt driver died on the set of the upcoming superhero movie "Deadpool 2," various media outlets reported Monday.
The driver was killed during a motorcycle stunt in Vancouver's Jack Poole Plaza, reports said.
Vancouver Police confirmed the driver's death via Twitter.
Canada's Global News reported that the driver was thrown from her motorcycle and fell through a glass window on Vancouver's Shaw Tower.
The driver's name has not been released, and additional details about the crash were not immediately available.
Filming was halted temporarily as a result of the incident.
MEXICO CITY (AP) - Mexico's former first lady Margarita Zavala has announced she is resigning from the country's conservative National Action Party, known as the PAN.
Zavala is the wife of ex-President Felipe Calderon, who governed from 2006 to 2012. She had previously announced her intention to run for the party's presidential nomination.
But in a video Friday, she said the party's current leadership has cancelled internal elections and "handed the party's most important decision to others."
That was an apparent reference to last month's announcement of an alliance between the PAN and center-left Democratic Revolution Party for the July 2018 presidential elections.
Zavala hinted she might still run for the presidency but was not clear, saying only "I resign from the PAN, but not from my duty to participate in politics."
The issue of pension entitlements for Community Employment supervisors is to be debated this evening during Private Members Business in the Dail.
Donegal Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher is bringing forward the motion, calling for a satisfactory pathway to be found to address the pension issue for the 1250 CE Supervisors and Assistant Supervisors based on the 2008 Labour Court recommendation.
The Labour Court recommended that an agreed pension scheme should be introduced, funded by FÁS.
Deputy Gallagher is confident that a vote will pass on Thursday:
Galaxy midfielder Jonathan dos Santos has been forced out of the upcoming Mexican national team friendlies due to a hamstring injury.
Dos Santos suffered the injury during the Galaxy’s closed-door scrimmage Friday.
Giovani dos Santos was ruled out of the upcoming games due to a hamstring injury suffered March 10 at New York City FC.
Mexico faces Iceland on Friday and Croatia on March 27.
The Galaxy returns to action Saturday at Vancouver.
More international call-ups
Galaxy forward Ola Kamara will join Norway for its games Friday against Australia and March 26 vs. Albania.
Teammate Emrah Klimenta will join Montenegro for upcoming games against Cyprus on Friday and Turkey on March 27.
LAFC’s Omar Gaber will join the Egyptian national team for Friday’s game against Portugal and on March 27 against Greece.
London police have sold more than $25,000 worth of property at their spring auction.
The April selloff at McKenzie Associated Auctioneers brought in $26,261 from the sale of bicycles, electronics, jewelry and other items, according to a report going to the police services board Thursday.
London police hold two auctions a year to sell of unclaimed property.
Expenses for the sale, including storage fees and a 15 per cent commission for the auction house, added up to $5,069, leaving police with $21,192.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Advanced Braking Technology Ltd:
* ‍OPERATING REVENUE FOR FIVE MONTHS TO NOVEMBER 2017 REACHED $2.7 MILLION, UP 20%​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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The New Jersey State Police is asking the public's help in identifying a man suspected of shoplifting from a Cumberland County Walmart.It happened around 4 p.m. Sunday, April 15, at the Walmart in Upper Deerfield Township.Police say the suspect was seen placing multiple items in a plastic shopping bag.He was captured on surveillance leaving the store without paying for the items.The suspect is described as a white or Hispanic male, wearing a red hooded sweatshirt, with a black coat.Anyone with information is asked to contact State Police Bridgeton at 856-451-0101.------
TORONTO (AP) – Tyler Bozak scored 1:37 into overtime to cap Toronto’s comeback from two goals down in the second period, and the Maple Leafs beat the Washington Capitals 4-3 Monday night to take a 2-1 lead in the first-round series.
Auston Matthews and Nazem Kadri each had a goal and an assist, and William Nylander also scored for Toronto. Frederik Andersen made 23 saves.
Toronto trailed 2-0 in the first period, and then 3-1 early in the second before Kadri and Nylander scored 4:07 apart late to tie the score in the final minute of the period.
Alex Ovechkin, Nicklas Backstrom and Evgeny Kuznetsov all scored for the Presidents’ Trophy-winning Capitals. Braden Holtby stopped 24 shots.
All three games so far have been decided in overtime.
Game 4 is Wednesday night.
Eau Claire North's Logan Comte shoots a 73 to tie for Medalist honors
Eau Claire North's John Haselwander shoots a 73 to tie for Medalist honors
Chippewa Falls' Bayleigh Crawford gets the shutout win
The Blackhawks tie the game twice, but can't complete the comeback
A provincial government plan in Newfoundland and Labrador is encouraging residents to abandon tiny communities for cost savings. The plan is not without its critics who say they prefer life in rural communities over the potential benefits of city living
Caedmon Reveley, 9, left, has plenty of spirit, especially with his brothers Shepherd, 6, and Rex, 4, alongside. Caedmon has been raising money to give Lego sets to kids at Children's Hospital in Boston.
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MIAMI — A Florida nightclub that was shut down after a scantily clad woman rode bareback on a white horse through a crowd will be allowed to reopen.
A Miami Beach code official ruled Monday the city should reinstate the Mokai Lounge's business license after its owners acknowledged five violations and agreed to pay $12,150 in fines. The club also will make a $10,000 donation to Peaceful Ridge Horse Rescue and promises no more animals will be used in the club.
The city suspended the club's license earlier this month, a day after video went viral showing the woman riding the horse inside the club. As the animal moved through the crowded space, it appeared to panic, and the woman fell off. No injuries were reported to humans or the horse.
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Thayne Thatcher looks down at a small stream Wednesday evening that he plans to build a bridge over at Huck Finn Pond in LaPrele Park.
DannyLee Pearl Wolf Oppegard-Irwin was born on February 8, 2017 at Stevens Community Medical Center in Morris to Kristina Brooks and Craig Oppegard of Johnson.
Georgia Gibbs and Kate Wasley are models, best friends, and the founders of the Any BODY campaign and blog that celebrates beauty of all shapes and sizes and discourages people from comparing women's bodies.
Their mission to promote body diversity began early this year when Georgia posted an extremely sweet and innocent BFF photo on Instagram. But since the internet can be a cesspool of cruelty and misery, their photo went viral and they got relentlessly trolled, with many people commenting on the difference between their bodies.
Here's the original photo that sparked the body shaming, which Any BODY reshared in March:
"Where it all started," reads the caption. It continues:
Aug 14 (Reuters) - General Electric Co:
* GE says "strongly condemn the violent extremism in charlottesville over the weekend" - spokesperson
* GE says Jeff Immelt will remain on the presidential committee on american manufacturing while he is the chairman of GE- spokesperson
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Baku. 7 July. REPORT.AZ/ President of the United States Donald Trump has arrived at the G20 summit in Hamburg, Report informs citing the RIA Novosti.
Trump and German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who as hostess of the current summit meets the incoming leaders, greeted each other, exchanged a few cues, and shook hands.
As expected, the first meeting of presidents of the United States and Russia will be held within the framework of the G20 summit.
Here is a compilation of some of the best amazing human tricks of 2017…people are pretty amazing!
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — A Norwegian aluminum maker operating in Brazil is apologizing for polluting a river and promising to make changes so that it doesn't happen again.
In a statement Monday, the CEO of Norsk Hydro, Svein Richard Brandtzaeg, called the discharge of rain and surface water into the Para River "unacceptable." Brandtzaeg went on to apologize and say an ongoing environmental review of its practices would be expanded.
The company's plant is located in the city of Barcarena in the northern state of Para. Last month, residents alerted environmental authorities to a reddish hue in puddles and flooded areas near the river after some heavy rains.
Authorities said they found areas of irregular discharge. The company initially said it had not released untreated water into the environment, then said it would investigate.
In honor of Earth Day this month, a green question: How many buildings certified as LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Platinum has Washington University built?
A) None B) One C) Two D) Four
Submit your answer here. (Include your name, school or department (or note that you’re an alum, parent, retiree etc.) and campus box (or mailing address) to be recognized if you’re selected as this week’s winner from a random drawing of correct responses. Winners will receive an “I Knew WashU!” luggage tag and a mention in the Record. (Note: You can only win once per semester).
It seems that the New Year is here for Paytm in real sense as the company registered 1 billion transactions in 2016. Registering a growth of more than 45 percent in its total number of users, the company in its official blog said it enjoys a user base of 177 million in December versus 122 million in January.
The company has over 2 million registered merchants on its platform and has 147 million active transacting users.
Earlier, it had announced that the e-wallet major will enable 5 million merchants to leapfrog to digital payments in 2017. It also setup a 100 member help desk to educate merchants on the need and usage of digital payments.
Paytm witnessed 2 billion user sessions and saw 80 million monthly active users.
Its mobile share was 89 percent in 2016 versus 72 percent in 2015, out of which nearly 70 percent was through Android devices.
The company also claimed a 12x growth in offline commerce and claimed a share of 26 percent in overall digital payments in 2016.
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What odds are Iceland to win the World Cup?
200/1
Who's the coach?
Heimir Hallgrímsson, who was the joint-manager at Euro 2016 alongside Lars Lagerbäck, and is now the top man on the island. And works as a dentist.
Who's the star?
Gylfi Sigurdsson is without a doubt the class act, but the Everton man has not played since March with a knee injury. Worth the gamble.
Best thing about them
Heart, teamwork, unity, beards. The smallest nation ever to qualify for the World Cup will give it their all and are not to be underestimated.
A new exhibit is open in the Koth Memorial Gallery on the lower level of the Longview Public Library. Local painter Leon Lowman has a number of his works on display, while one-of-a-kind “steampunk-inspired” items by local designer Mark Counts are in the Koth Gallery display case. These items will be on display through September 1st.
The Longview FIRST Robotics Club holds an open house this afternoon, looking for kids to be involved in the award-winning program. This year’s challenge for 6- to 9 year-olds is titled “Aqua Adventure,” while the challenge for 9 to 14 year-olds is titled “Hydro Dynamics.” Organizers say that this is a great chance for kids to apply STEM skills to teamwork cases, while also having fun as a key factor. Today’s Open House runs from 5 to 7 pm in the Bricks and Minifigs store at the Three Rivers Mall. Get more information on the Longview Parks and Recreation webpage, or e-mail Bob Koenig at morethanrobots@gmail.com.
The Carter family hit the town!
Beyoncé and Jay-Z had a family night out with daughter Blue Ivy Carter this past weekend. The family attended the 2018 Wearable Art Gala in Los Angeles to support Beyoncé's mom Tina Knowles and husband Richard Lawson. During the event, Beyoncé and Jay-Z's mom, Gloria carter, were both honored.
"There is something that feels very off about receiving this award from my mother," she joked in her acceptance speech for their Humanitarian Award. "She raised me to believe that giving was not an option, but a privilege and a responsibility." What other famous celeb outbid Blue Ivy during the event?
KABUL: Pakistani and Afghan officials have met for a second round of talks about allegations levelled against Islamabad in the wake of recent deadly militant attacks in Kabul that have killed over 200 people.
A joint statement after the day-long meeting in the Afghan capital said the two sides promised to keep talking.
Kabul accused Islamabad of harboring the Taliban, but Pakistan denies the charges.
Islamabad says Saturday’s meeting was part of a larger dialogue while the Afghans billed it as a response to their accusations against Islamabad.—AP
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More than most of us, farmers are acutely aware of water as a source of life. In his latest book, the Badger State’s most recognized contemporary essayist on the outdoors, Jerry Apps, recounts his boyhood on a central Wisconsin farm where water was never in dependable supply. He worries that one day the whole world will become the uncertain central Wisconsin of his youth. Sources of safe water are being drained for irrigation or polluted by agricultural industry run-off and the harmful effects of chemicals. Apps sets words into sentences as if they were jewels; he’s a beautiful writer whose warm reflections are shadowed with anxiety for the future.
A lone angler picked a scenic spot to try his luck in Weirs Beach last week. Ice-out was declared on Lake Winnipesaukee at 8:31 a.m. on Monday by veteran lake observer Dave Emerson of Emerson Aviation.
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Fresh off a playoff beatdown by the Philadelphia 76ers, plenty of salty Miami Heat fans laughed their way through a report in the Ringer this morning that exploded Philly's front office. The story documents how the Sixers' president of basketball operations, Bryan Colangelo, has almost certainly kept at least five secret Twitter accounts. On them, he has bashed his team's biggest stars, divulged secret medical information, and, most important, fiercely defended the weirdly gigantic collars he wears.
But Miami's basketball genius is light years ahead of Colangelo in the fake-Twitter department: Pat Riley has likely kept an anonymous account on the site for years, a fact that's been a thinly veiled secret among local sportswriters.
Ira Winderman, the Sun Sentinel's Heat reporter, seemed to have outed the account, @2620pr, in 2013.
SAN DIEGO (AP) — A U.S. sailor has been arrested on allegations of stealing grenades from a San Diego-based Navy ship.
Federal prosecutors say Gunner's Mate Second Class Aaron Booker was detained Tuesday in Great Lakes, Illinois.
He is accused of possessing 20 concussion hand grenades reported missing from the USS Pinckney guided missile destroyer.
Booker could not be reached for comment. It was not clear if he had a lawyer.
Court documents say the grenades were discovered missing Feb. 8, 2017.
Booker was tasked with checking the temperature of the ship's locker where the grenades were kept.
He was later sent for duties in Illinois.
In April, an off-duty law enforcement officer in Arizona found a military-issued backpack on the side of a highway with "GM2 BOOKER" written on it containing 18 grenades.
× Freezing temperatures could lead to icy roads all week
SEATTLE — A blast of freezing air from Canada will cool the Pacific Northwest all week making morning commutes very dangerous. Q13 News meteorologist Walter Kelley says, “icy roads will be the big story as our lows drop into the 20s for all.”
Kelley says the Puget Sound area will see highs this week about 34 degrees with lows in the lower 20s with some teens.
Cities north of Seattle will feel even colder as wind chills will play a role for areas around Bellingham.
“There will be some spotty snow showers from time to time but generally dry and very cold all week,” he explains.
Kelley says roads will still freeze at night with or without precipitation. So please drive slowly.
Next Saturday or Sunday will be the transition from cold to mild. Kelley says on that transition day we will get another chance for snow.
Woman’s Porsche Cayenne stolen at gunpoint in Roscoe Village
A 47-year-old woman was carjacked at gunpoint Monday night in the North Side Roscoe Village neighborhood.
She was sitting in her Porsche Cayenne just after 8 p.m. in the 3200 block of North Hoyne when a male tapped on her window and showed a handgun, Chicago Police said.
He demanded her SUV, got in and drove away, police said. No injuries were reported.
Hornqvist is believed to have left Friday's game against the Capitals due to a lower-body injury, and the Penguins have already determined that he won't travel to New Jersey for Saturday's road tilt against the Devils, Sam Werner of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Hornqvist was injured upon getting drilled by Brooks Orpik, but not before he potted his 16th goal of the season on the man advantage just 26 seconds into the second period. The Penguins and fantasy owners alike certainly will be hoping this injury doesn't linger, as Hornqvist -- who also has 15 helpers through 49 games -- has been averaging more than three and a half minutes on the power play this campaign.
Home Kentucky Traffic Reduced To One Lane On Spottsville Bridge October 6th, 2017 Britney Taylor Kentucky
Traffic will be reduced to one lane on the Spottsville Bridge with a width restriction and weight limit. Vehicles wider than 10 feet and over 18 tons will not be allowed to drive over the bridge while work is being done.
Crews made these changes so that further damage was not made on the bridge’s structure. There will be a light controlling traffic with a speed limit of 35 miles per hour.
The lane reduction, width restriction, weight limit, traffic signal, and speed limit will be in place until bridge repairs are complete.
There’s no word on when the repairs will be complete.
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Eva Longoria is throwing it back to her Desperate Housewives days!
The pregnant 43-year-old actress was spotted rocking a #Housewife baseball cap while out to lunch at E Baldi on Tuesday (April 24) in Beverly Hills, Calif.
PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Eva Longoria
Eva, who showed off her baby bump in a tight fitting tee, was joined by a friend as they grabbed a bite to eat together.
Over the weekend, the mom-to-be got in a little pampering at Ken Paves Salon.
“Sunday Funday!! Love you @kenpaves,” Eva captioned the photo, where she could be seen wearing a face mask and drinking some tea.
2:20 Japan's prime minister visits Pearl Harbor with President Obama Pause
3:55 Barack and Michelle Obama wish you a Merry Christmas from the White House
3:37 President Obama tells Americans to not make Russian hacks "a political football"
1:06 Obama, Castro attend historic baseball game together in Havana
3:23 Frequent-Flyer-in-Chief: President Obama's most historic foreign trips
2:27 Obama's visit to Hiroshima, contextualized via the Truman Library
0:18 Trump calls election rival Evan McMullin 'McMuffin' at rally
3:34 Boxer filibusters a bill rider she calls 'awful'
1:08 Life after the Olympics
The Chinese government has expressed the urgent need for African governments to be independent of their development, saying Nigeria, as the major African power, is expected to lead a self-sustaining economy. It also pointed out the fact that China is highly interested in maintaining a deeper cooperation with Africa, while stressing that African governments and firms, with preference for small and medium scale enterprises , including Nigeria, should come out with workable plans to enable them benefit from the $60 billion funding support from the Chinese government.
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Travis Head, Alex Carey and D’Arcy Short will all take part in the final of the Big Bash after being an eleventh hour decision by Cricket Australia.
The trio are all in Australia’s Twenty20 squad for the tri-series against England and New Zealand, meaning they were expected to play no part in the showpiece finale of the domestic cup.
But CA announced it has made Head and Carey available for Adelaide Strikers, with Short lining up against them for Hobart Hurricanes.
Travis Head will play in the BBL final (Mike Egerton/PA)
Strikers seamer Billy Stanlake has not been granted the same dispensation due to concerns over the pace bowler’s workload.
Head, Carey and Short will head to Adelaide for Sunday’s BBL final following Australia’s T20 curtain-raiser against the Black Caps in Sydney and will then rejoin the national squad in Hobart on Monday.
Australia host England at the Blundstone Arena two days later.
Hernandez went 0-for-5 with three strikeouts in Monday's Grapefruit League loss to the Red Sox.
Hernandez failed to get a hit in five plate appearances Monday, lowering his spring training average to just .209 in 43 at-bats. The good news for the 27-year-old's fantasy owners, however, is that Scott Kingery got the start at third base Sunday, showing team management's desire to use the heralded prospect in roles that won't eat into Hernandez's opportunities at the dish. Kingery will likely begin the year at Triple-A Lehigh Valley, while Hernandez -- who has had two straight seasons with a .294 average and 15-plus stolen bases -- figures to be the Opening Day starter at second base for the Phillies.
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1:28 Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback wants to build an airport to rival KCI
1:17 Westminster Dog Show features new breeds
7:51 Coach Gregg Marshall on Loyloa: 'We knew coming in here that this was going to be a battle'
2:13 What does U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement do?
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0:47 Blue Valley students hold prayer vigil for coach Eric Driskell
2:40 Texas woman convicted of voter fraud says she voted Republican
Wayne Young will be honored as a 2016 top advisor for Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., a broker/dealer based in Syracuse.
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09:14 Reported News Briefs Nissan 4, 5778 , 20/03/18 Nissan 4, 5778 , 20/03/18 Gamliel: Abu Mazen proves that the path of terrorism is his path Minister Gila Gamliel has condemn Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas's remarks against the US ambassador to Israel, David Friedman. Gamliel said, "Abu Mazen's rhetoric of hatred is worthy of condemnation not only from the White House but from the entire world. In a week in which terrorists kill two soldiers and an Israeli citizen, Abu Mazen proves that the path of terrorism is his path." ► ◄ Last Briefs
In a recent video posted to his Facebook page, Congressional candidate Barry Moore (currently a state Rep from Enterprise) talks about being blackballed from the Business Council of Alabama’s beach retreat and how he prefers to drive his skidloader in the mud anyway.
See Moore’s video below.
Kenneth G. Hurst, 82, widower of the late Betty D. Hurst, died Monday, Feb. 13, 2017, at his home.
He was born June 1, 1934, in Washington County, he was the son of the late Brack and Mayme Hendron Hurst.
Mr. Hurst was retired from Abbott Laboratories where he worked as a pharmaceutical sales rep. He also served as an elder and sang in the Glory Boys Quartet at the Hill-n-Dale Christian Church. He was also an avid golfer.
The Hudson County Prosecutor's Office has ruled out foul play in the death of a woman on Martin Luther King Drive last week. JERSEY CITY -- The Hudson County Prosecutor's Office has ruled out foul play in the death of a woman on Martin Luther King Drive last week.
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US President Donald Trump this morning announced he will introduce tough new measures to tackle a national opioid epidemic in America — including even the death penalty for drug peddlers.
About 64,000 people died from drug overdoses in the US in 2016, with synthetic opioids like Oxycontin and Fentanyl as the leading cause.
It's been reported that with more than 100 Americans dying every day, the country is enduring a death toll equal to September 11th every three weeks.
Donald Trump says he wants to escalate the country's war on drugs by introducing harsher sentences for drug traffickers convicted of major offenses while also providing funds for drug treatment programs.
Israel Police on Monday will petition the courts to allow autopsies on the four daughters who were killed in Sunday's fire.
The father, who is religious, has refused to allow the authorities to perform autopsies after the suspicion of a murder-suicide was raised. Autopsies are not the norm in religious circles as they raise serious halakhic questions concerning respect for the human body. A rabbi is normally consulted in cases where authorities deem it necessary to perform one and the people involved are observant Jews.
When firefighters arrived at the scene on Sunday, they found four young girls ranging in age from 11 months to 11 years in a locked, burning room. Since the fire had been contained in a single room, it had not spread to the rest of the house.
The 36-year-old mother had hanged herself on the balcony, and the father was not home at the time.
The video features various scenes of quality body spinning steps and some moves their fans can learn in the new year.
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LAVAL, Que. — Charlie Lindgren stopped all 26 shots he faced to lead the Laval Rocket to a 3-0 victory over the Belleville Senators on Friday in the American Hockey League debut for both teams.
Michael McCarron led the Laval (1-0-0) offence with a goal and an assist and Daniel Audette and Nick Deslauriers also scored for the Montreal Canadiens' new AHL affiliate. The team moved from St. John's, N.L.
Danny Taylor stopped 22 shots for the Senators (0-1-0), who moved to Belleville from Binghamton, N.Y.
As The New York Times notes, Ramaphosa is very much part of the ANC. He has amassed a vast fortune and he also sat back as Jacob Zuma and friends ransacked state coffers.
Andy Kessler’s characterization of GE as a hedge fund may be witty, but it is not true (“General Electric’s Long Unwinding,” Inside View, June 25). We grew GE Capital in the 1980s from less than 10% of earnings to about 40% in the early 1990s. We did this by expanding businesses like aircraft leasing that were closely related to major industrial products that were entering new markets like equipment leasing and were globalized. GE Capital emerged as a large, diversified financial-services company with a Triple-A debt rating. The industrial component consisted of global No. 1 and No. 2 businesses whose operating margin...
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Fast-moving lava from the Kilauea volcano in Hawaii forced officials to shut down a part of a highway on Tuesday, May 29. The officials also warned the residents that the sharp, thin strands of volcanic glass fibres could harm their eyes and lungs. The residents from Lava Tree State Park to Four Corners, who had not evacuated their houses, were asked to exit immediately. The Kilauea volcano entered its fourth week on Sunday of what may be an unprecedented, simultaneous eruption at its summit crater. Lava flows have blocked roads and damaged dozens of buildings on Hawaii's Big Island.
A man and woman, who state police believe were high on bath salts, fired shots into the sky to chase away "alien lasers" in Clinton County.
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Troopers say just after midnight on Saturday, Jesse Shields fired a handgun at the "lasers."
The lasers, as it turns out, were actually fireflies.
Shields and Katherine McCloskey, fearing they were being chased, ran to a nearby home.
Someone inside called 911.
The duo then ran to a neighboring home where the homeowner got the gun from them.
Shields asked that homeowner if he could take a shower to, quote, "get the goo off him that was burning his skin."
Troopers showed up and arrested Shields and McCloskey.
The pair from Mill Hall are locked up in Clinton County.
State officials say that they're making changes to Illinois' newly-designed license plates to make them easier to read.
The Springfield State Journal-Register reports Secretary of State Jesse White's office has received complaints.
The new licenses, designed by White's office, were rolled out in January. White says the old plates were becoming less reflective, making them harder for authorities to see.
The new plates feature Chicago's skyline, a barn with a windmill, the Capitol and part of Abraham Lincoln's face.
But some, including Caryn King of Springfield, have criticized the new plates. They object to the design combination and say it's hard to read.
White's spokesman Dave Druker says future batches of new plates will have darker ink, among other changes. The office will gradually send replacements for passenger vehicles at no extra cost.
Oil futures on NYMEX broke the bearish consolidative mode to upside and reached session highs just ahead of $ 53 mark. However, the bulls failed to survive above the last, as the greenback stalled its corrective slide and resumed the recent uptrend versus its six major rivals.
The black gold also returned to the red zone this Wednesday, after markets started doubting whether high compliance with the agreed cuts will be maintained by the OPEC and non-OPEC producers.
Oil also remains under pressure after the API report showed a strong build in the US crude inventories, which rose by 9.94 billion last week.
Later today, oil prices will get significantly influenced by the official US government figures on the US crude stockpiles, which will be published by the EIA.
WTI technical levels
A break above $ 53.26/35 (daily pivot/ 5-DMA) could yield a test of $ 53.95 (Feb 13 high). While a breach of support at $ 52 (key support) would expose the Feb 8 low of $ 51.22.
Fri, Feb 2: Susan Hay takes a closer look at #MeToo Movement and how it’s affecting daily lives. How is it changing something like dating? Susan sits down with four single men all at different stages in life.
Home burglaries reported in Edgewater
Police are warning North Side residents of four recent home burglaries in the Edgewater neighborhood.
Someone broke into homes through a door or window and stole property from inside, according to a community alert from Chicago Police.
The burglaries occurred:
• between 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Aug. 4 in the 1100 block of West Balmoral;
• between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. Aug. 6–8 in the 1000 block of West Foster;
• between 11:30 a.m. and 4:35 p.m. Friday in the 5200 block of North Winthrop; and
• between 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Friday in the 5500 block of North Broadway.
Anyone with information should contact Area North detectives at (312) 744-8263.
Three Guyana Defence Force (GDF) officers were on Monday found guilty by Magistrate Leron Daly of stealing milk and margarine from the Camp Ayanganna headquarters after appearing at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court.
Richard Charles, 26, Kevin Phipps, 26, of East Ruimveldt and Linton Logan,27, of Hadfield Street, Wortmanville pleaded not guilty to the charge when it was read to them.
The court heard that between February 13 and 14 at Camp Ayanganna, Georgetown they stole 11 (25kg) bags of powdered milk valued approximately $153,890 and seven cases of Golden Cream margarine, property of the GDF.
The trio were fined $100,000 each or one year in prison should they fail to pay the fine.
Hellebuyck stopped 25 of 26 shots in a 5-1 win over visiting Vancouver on Monday.
Hellebuyck's reign of terror at the MTS Center continues, as he's now an eye-popping 11-0-1 this season at home. His ratios in Manitoba are equally as impressive (2.09 GAA, .930 save percentage), but he's been significantly worse on the road with marks of 2.83 and .911. With the sheer amount of goal support the Jets provide, the 24-year-old is pretty much a must-start from a fantasy standpoint regardless of matchup, but it's clear that he's one of the most valuable netminders in the league right now when it comes to home cookin'.
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department is seeking your help in capturing a man who failed to show up for his pre-trial hearing.
The hearing was after authorities arrested Timothy Webb for attempting to pass a stolen check on February 2.
Webb then failed to show up for the hearing, causing a warrant for his arrest to be issued.
If you have any information on his whereabouts you are urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 317-262-8477. You will be eligible for a $1000 award if you provide information that leads to an arrest.
The man suspected of attacking a student on the Centennial Trail on Friday made his first appearance in Spokane District Court on Monday. His bail was set at $50,000.
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Decades into a career of recording everything from jazz to pop to R&B, Rickie Lee Jones continues to throw curveballs to her fans. Her 1997 record Ghostyhead experimented with drum-heavy trip-hop, and 2007’s The Sermon on Exposition Boulevard —a tough, rock ’n’ roll-minded treatise on religion—was one of the most intimate albums of her career. That intimacy has carried through her recent work, even as she’s reached out to new collaborators. Ben Harper guested on her 2009 album, Balm in Gilead , and returned to produce her 2012 covers collection The Devil You Know which included songs by The Rolling Stones and Neil Young. On her latest album, The Other Side of Desire , she showcases her gifts as a songwriter: It’s her first album comprised entirely of originals in more than a decade.
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Thala 57 team is on a small break after a busy schedule in Europe. We are informed that they will soon go back to Europe to shoot a song sequence.
Apparently, the next and final schedule of the film will start by the 18th of January, 2017 after Pongal festival.
For all those Ajith fans who are eagerly waiting for the first look poster of Thala 57, we have news for you. According to our sources, the team is supposedly planning to release the first look poster of Thala 57 this month. We are not sure about the exact release date yet. But we feel Pongal looks to be an ideal option. Let us wait for an official confirmation.
Actress Josie Loren married retired NFL quarterback Matt Leinart at the Basilica of Saint Lawrence in Asheville on Saturday, US Weekly reported. Their reception was held at the Omni Grove Park Inn, according to People Magazine.
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Gas prices in Salt Lake City area increasing
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Gasoline prices in the Salt Lake City area have increased more than 2 cents in the past week.
GasBuddy.com reports the average retail price of a gallon of gas in the area is $2.32. That's according to a survey of 380 gas outlets.
Gas prices in Salt Lake City Sunday were almost 11 cents a gallon lower than a year ago and around about 10 cents lower than a month ago.
GasBuddy.com senior petroleum analyst Patrick DeHaan says seasonal factors continue to affect gas prices. He says gas prices nationwide this spring will be between 10 percent and 25 percent higher than a year ago.
The national average has increased about 3 cents per gallon in the past week, to $2.54.
Toyota Motor Corp. may consider mergers or acquisitions to procure new automotive technologies, including self-driving technologies, the company's president said on Wednesday, adding that it had to compete more aggressively against its rivals. At an annual shareholders meeting President Akio Toyoda said the world's second-biggest automaker, which took longer to warm to self-driving cars and electric vehicles than its rivals, would be more aggressive in expanding in these areas, conceding he may have focused too much on preserving the status quo at the firm until now.
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It was 2015 when CHVRCHES released their second album Every Open Eye and we haven’t hrard from them since-until they made a sizzling comeback with a brand spankin’ new song called “Get Out“—a collaboration with Greg Kurstin. “Working with Greg was so different to what we’d done before, but it also felt so comfortable and like he’d been in our band forever,” Chvrches said in a statement. “He doesn’t try to make you write a certain kind of song. He just listens and then Jedi puppet masters the best work out of you. The opening synth riff of ‘Get Out’ was the first thing to emerge on our first day in the studio with him.”
My butt is clenching just thinking about their upcoming third album Love is Dead and how it’ll be out anytime soon!
Located on a large corner lot in the Mills Estate neighborhood of Burlingame, this four bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home overlooks the Peninsula and San Francisco Airport. With charming curb appeal, this home features a traditional floor plan and an idyllic backyard pool setting. Through its classic entryway, 3096 Rivera opens up to a formal living room that features large picture windows, a wood burning fireplace and an abundance of natural light. The dining room which adjoins a man cave or party hub, replete with an inset bar, is perfect for entertaining. There is a separate family room featuring a second fireplace with sliding glass doors opening up to the spacious patio.
It could all depend on if Price actually wants Roberts aswell, if he has Free Reign on signing players. He may know some Young Quality Half back nobody over here has heard of that he wants. I think Roberts would do Really well over here, but i also thought Frank Pritchard would be an unstoppable force over here and he wasn't. Not the same position i know but theres been a fair few Quality aussies that come over and do sod all so only time will tell.
HELSINKI — A fawn that became stranded on a patch of ice in Finland’s Inkoo archipelago has gotten a hand from members of the Finnish coast guard.
They spotted the unsteady animal from their hovercraft during a regular patrol on Saturday.
Senior Coast Guard officer Sebastian von Bruun filmed colleague Kristian Rasted pulling the “helpless white-tailed deer on the slippery ice” back to shore. Rasted gave a thumbs-up after the fawn rushed into the woods.
Von Brunn said: “The mother deer was very happy and grateful to get her baby back.”
The Coast Guard said while animal rescue missions are not part of its personnel’s normal duties, they do occur from time to time.
The Finnish Border Guard, of which the coast guard is past, posted the rescue video on social media.
Nashville singer, songwriter, and studio engineer Rebekah Long has released another music video from her current album, Run Away.
This time it’s for her song, Fishin’ On The Cumberland, written with Donna Ulisse and Jerry Salley, and the video features her… fishing’ on the Cumberland.
Rebekah is that rarest species of the bluegrass family, a twin, and her sister Lizzy is a grasser as well. The two Long girls grew up in Lincolnton, GA, under the shadow of the famous Lewis Family, and Lizzy works alongside Little Roy Lewis to this days Little Roy and Lizzy.
After graduating from the bluegrass program at Glenville State College in West Virginia, Rebekah came to Nashville where she worked as an engineer and an assistant from Tom T and Dixie Hall.
Run Away was released last fall, and has been popular on radio since that time.
Look for Rebekah and her band at SPBGMA, performing tonight in the Edwards Room at 1:30 a.m.
A Bridgeport man has pleaded guilty charges he supplied heroin to a man who fatally overdosed at a Monroe home in November 2016.
Thirty-four-year-old Careem “C-Lows” Bentley pleaded guilty to distribution of heroin in New Haven federal court Monday, according to the US Attorney’s office.
Authorities said that on Nov. 23, 2016, Monroe police and emergency medical personnel responded to a suspected drug overdose at a home in Monroe. When they arrived first responders found a 37-year-old man unresponsive lying on the floor. He was pronounced dead.
Investigators determined that the man had purchased heroin from Bentley the night before.
Bentley was arrested on Apr. 26, 2017 and remains in custody. He is scheduled for sentencing on Nov. 3, 2017 and faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison.
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Andhra Pradesh was bifurcated to create Telangana in June, 2014
Neem and black buck have been declared as the state tree and animal respectively of Andhra Pradesh.Rose-ringed parakeet will be the state bird while jasmine will be the state's flower, Principal Secretary of Environment and Forests G Anantha Ramu said in an order today."The government felt that it is necessary to have separate symbols for the state after the bifurcation. Accordingly, the symbols have been notified for Andhra Pradesh," the order added. Andhra Pradesh was bifurcated to create Telangana in June, 2014.
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SOREL, Que. — The Nature Conservancy of Canada says it is expanding a wetland conservation area in southern Quebec that is home to several bird and wildlife species.
The conservation group says it's adding 25 hectares to its 305-hectare preserve on Ile de Grace, about 95 km northeast of Montreal.
The island located between Sorel and Trois-Rivieres consists of forested wetlands — an important habitat for many bird species including the least bittern, which is considered threatened under the Canadian Species at Risk Act.
The wetland also home to waterfowl, wildlife, and several species of flowers, according to the group.
The Nature Conservancy announced the creation of the new protected area on Feb. 2, which is World Wetlands Day.
Durham community members who are against the opening of a Publix grocery store, which is expected to open in 2018, gathered Tuesday at a public meeting to discuss their concerns.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Countrywide Plc:
* COUNTRYWIDE PLC - ‍AGREED AN AMENDMENT LETTER RELATING TO ITS TERM AND REVOLVING CREDIT FACILITY WITH ITS LENDER PARTNERS​
* COUNTRYWIDE - ‍ AMENDED FINANCE FACILITIE PROVIDES CO WITH FINANCIAL FLEXIBILITY TO INVEST IN BUSINESS TO RESTORE SALES AND LETTINGS BUSINESS BACK TO PROFITABLE GROWTH​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom: +91 80 6749 1136)
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CHARLES CITY, Iowa (AP) – State prosecutors have taken the rare step of asking the Iowa Supreme Court to reverse the conviction of a Floyd County man sentenced last year to up to 10 years for sexually abusing a teenage boy.
The Iowa Attorney General’s Office says in a new filing that Doug Lindaman, of Charles City, was allowed to represent himself at his trial without knowingly waiving his right to have an attorney.
Lindaman was convicted of sexual abuse after being accused of performing a sex act in 2011 on a 17-year-old boy without the boy’s consent. Lindaman, a former attorney, was running for a school board spot at the time of his 2015 arrest.
An appeal by Lindaman says he didn’t have criminal law experience. If granted, the case would be sent back to Floyd County District Court to be retried or dismissed.
March 19 (Reuters) - Sewha P&C Inc :
* Says 1.7 billion won worth of its 1st series convertible bonds have been converted into 1.7 million shares of the co, at 1,000 won/share
* Says listing date of new shares is March 30
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Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley delivers his State of the State address at the Alabama State Capitol in Montgomery earlier this month. Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley delivers his State of the State address at the Alabama State Capitol in Montgomery earlier this month.
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Sarah Saltzberg, co-founder of Bohemia Realty Group, and seven of her Broadway-performer brokers — stars in their own right — are putting on a 90-minute performance to raise funds for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS on June 7 at the Laurie Beechman Theatre at 407 W. 42nd St.
Saltzberg is co-writer of “Gettin’ the Band Back Together,” and a creator and star of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.”
AD100 designer Steven Gambrel is selling his own 25-foot-wide townhouse at 68 Morton St. for $8.99 million.
The Greek revival-style brick property in the West Village, repped by Joshua Wesokyand Chad Longmore of Compass, comes with three bedrooms and five woodburning fireplaces.
LONDON, Feb. 14, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Automated Guided Vehicle Market: OverviewAutomated guided vehicles are driverless, self-operated computer controlled vehicles which are fitted with guidance and collision avoidance system and can move materials from one place to another,...
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PROVINCETOWN, Massachusetts — Animal welfare officials in Massachusetts say a humpback whale previously entangled in Cape Cod Bay is now swimming free.
A Hyannis Whale Watcher Cruises vessel reported the entangled whale Sunday about six miles off Provincetown, prompting a response from a Center for Coastal Studies’ Marine Animal Entanglement Response crew. The Cape Cod Times reports the crew worked to remove a line that went from the whale’s mouth to the tail stock.
They removed the line and the whale swam away and disappeared.
Humpback whales, frequent visitors to the waters of Cape Cod, are part of a federal inquiry called an “unusual mortality event” along the Atlantic coast.
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Sports has always found a way to be a welcome escape from the drama and bad news that audiences are informed with on a daily basis. Sports can force one out of their seat, to scream at the TV, and cheer with family and friends. This past year brought a lot of excitement and Ashley Docking goes back to some of the most memorable sports moments of 2016.
There were so many to pick from so please comment with some moments that were inspiring, amazing, emotional or downright unbelievable!
Paxton allowed two runs on four hits and four walks with five strikeouts over five innings in a no-decision Wednesday against Texas.
For the first time in seven starts, Paxton failed to complete the sixth inning, as he was so sloppy through the first five frames that the Mariners decided to cut his start off after 89 pitches. Rangers hitters were able to put his knuckle-curve and cutter in play for hits three times, which extended innings where he would usually lock down another strikeout. That said, if this is a relatively bad start for Paxton, the Mariners will be very happy with his presence atop their rotation. He'll get his next start Tuesday against another division foe in the Astros.
Sun Trust Bank denies withholding salaries of lawmakers’ aides
A lawmaker’s aide died due to inability to pay for surgery.
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Amazon's newest feature: delivery to your car while you're at work.
The Seattle company said Tuesday that it has begun delivering packages in 37 cities to Prime members who own newer General Motors or Volvo vehicles. The feature comes six months after the online shopping giant rolled out a method to let delivery people enter unoccupied homes.
Deliveries are available to Prime members with 2015 year or newer Chevrolet, Buick, GMC or Cadillac vehicles with GM's OnStar connected-car service, and those with a 2015 or newer Volvo vehicle with an active Volvo On Call account.
Packages will be placed in the trunks of cars parked in publicly accessible areas like a customer's home or workplace, and then secured, the company said.
Amazon Prime customers need to download the Amazon Key app. From there, they can link their connected car and start their Amazon orders. No additional hardware or devices are needed.
A federal judge in San Francisco is expected to decide Tuesday whether to grant initial approval to a deal worth at least $1.2 billion that aims to compensate the owners of roughly 78,000 Volkswagens that were rigged to cheat on emissions tests. U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer is scheduled to consider the deal covering Volkswagens, Audis and Porsches with 3-liter diesel engines.
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March 19 (Reuters) - Alphabet Inc:
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On February 15, more than 5,000 MPS students will receive free books to continue building their own home libraries and develop their reading skills through the My Very Own Library literacy initiative that is dedicated to putting books into the hands of children in need. This is the second year of the initiative in Milwaukee.
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Mike and Koalani Smith share a hug at Ethel M Chocolate Factory and Cactus Garden during the third annual Lights of Love event on Monday, Feb. 13, 2017, in Henderson. We're both working on Valentine's Day so we wanted to check out the lights tonight, said Koalani Smith.
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A variety of weather conditions will be coming as the week continues. These changes will be arriving in steps with dramatic differences by Friday. Let’s begin by focusing on Wednesday. The best way to sum it up will be “extra warm and windy.” Winds will strengthen out of the southwest allowing temperatures to surge toward records during the afternoon. This is all ahead of an approaching weather system, gliding across the Gulf region. For south Florida, it will mean a cold front arrives between Wednesday night and Thursday morning. As the front gets closer, areas of rain with possible storms will form. Following the boundary, then, winds will veer out of the north and we’ll get some temporary cooling.
Elizabeth Smith, Valgene Phillips and Dan Janney will present the “Power of Song” Sunday at 10 a.m. at Blue Lake First Presbyterian Church, 241 H St.
The “Power of Song” — which Smith describes as “a vocal history of the Negro spiritual and its importance from slavery to today” — was originally written and sung by her father, Nathan Smith, and accompanied by Phillips. The two men performed the musical program all over the North Coast for churches and civic groups, she said.
“I feel blessed to be able to carry on my father’s legacy of sharing black history and his love of music in a way that is accessible to everyone,“ said Elizabeth Smith. “To be able to sing this with his dear friend, Val, accompanying me, and one of dad’s favorite basses, Dan Janney, singing the songs that dad would have sung, feels particularly bittersweet.”
To have the “Power of Song” shared at your church, contact Elizabeth Smith at silverandsterling78@gmail.com.
Elder Art Jones will preside at this Sunday’s worship service.
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by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World NZ today at 9:20 pmOn Tuesday they sailed with the Superyachts in a separate start. The racing was sailed in light winds with the crews working hard to eke the most from the breeze and confused sea. Six J-class are entered for the J-class regatta and five were racing today.
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Testing has confirmed the Victoria man, aged in his 80's, died from the strain linked to the farm in the NSW Riverina.
Report: Officer kills man who wounded 3 cops during South Elgin standoff
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A police officer shot and killed who wounded three police officers during a standoff in South Elgin that ended early Wednesday morning, the Chicago Tribune is reporting.
The standoff ended around 2:30 a.m. when an officer killed the man after he fired at officers, the Tribune is reporting.
The man shot the officers, who were responding to a disturbance call, around 10:50 p.m. Tuesday.
Three officers were taken to Presence Saint Joseph Hospital and one was taken to Advocate Sherman Hospital. All injuries were considered non life-threatening.
President Trump has approved the release of a Republican-penned memo alleging FBI surveillance abuses targeting his 2016 campaign. Asked about the contents of the memo, Trump said, "I think it's terrible. You want to know the truth I think it's a disgrace what's going on in this country, I think it's a disgrace." (Published Friday, Feb. 2, 2018)
President Donald Trump has declassified in full a classified memo on the Russia investigation written by Republicans who accuse the FBI of abusive surveillance tactics in the early stages of its probe, Trump said Friday.
FBI and Department of Justice officials say the document is misleading and could jeopardize national security, while Democrats call the memo an attempt by Republicans to distract attention from the investigation into Russian meddling in the election that sent Trump to the White House.
Here is the complete memo released Friday.
(CNN) For 11 days, as a series of women testified that Bill Cosby had drugged and sexually assaulted them, the comedian's wife, Camille, stayed away.
But on Tuesday, she made her first appearance as his lawyers presented closing arguments in Cosby's retrial on three counts of aggravated indecent assault.
Camille Cosby, in a flowing orange-and-white jacket, smiled as she held her husband's arm and walked from an SUV to the Montgomery County Courthouse in Norristown, Pennsylvania.
Bill Cosby wore a dark suit as the couple, escorted by court officers, declined to comment.
Cosby has pleaded not guilty. This is the comedian's second trial after jurors failed to reach a unanimous verdict in the first case.
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A Kitchener man was awoken early Wednesday morning by the sound of a would-be thief attempting to rob his house.
Waterloo police say they were called to a home on Westforest Trail at around 3:30 a.m.
READ MORE: 2 girls spot man performing indecent act at pool in Waterloo region: police
The homeowner had discovered a man attempting to steal some items.
Upon being confronted, the unwelcomed guest fled but the homeowner tracked him down, holding him until police arrived.
READ MORE: Video of man sought in connection with Kitchener murder released by police
A 29-year-old man from Seaforth, Ont. is facing numerous charges including break and enter.
Susheela Jayapal, 55, was elected as a member of the Board of Commissioners of Multnomah County in Oregon on May 15.
She is the older sister of U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Seattle) — who was the first ever Indian American woman elected to the House of Representatives.
In 1983, at the age of 20, Susheela Jayapal earned her undergraduate degree in economics from Swarthmore College.
After working for two years as a financial analyst, Susheela earned her law degree from the University of Chicago Law School.
She was a litigator at law firms in San Francisco and Portland, and then became the general counsel at Adidas America.
People in the Town of Ladysmith are breathing easier now that a new bio-solids facility is up and running.
The new facility processes human waste into high quality compost.
Mayor Aaron Stone says it was a long time coming…….
Stone says the one point 8 million dollar facility is less than a kilometre off the Trans-Canada Highway in Ladysmith and there’s zero detectable smell.
Aug 15 (Reuters) - Australia and New Zealand Banking Group on Tuesday said its third quarter cash profit rose 5.3 percent to A$1.79 billion ($1.40 billion) compared to the average of the previous two quarters, on lower bad debt charges and customer deposit growth.
Australia's no. 4 lender added that revenue fell 0.3 percent in the quarter compared to the first two quarters, in a limited trading update.
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Franklin Park, located several blocks north of Courthouse Square in downtown Maryville, is undergoing some changes as it becomes a veterans plaza and an art park with one 17-ton granite rock, flags, benches, landscaping and other improvements. The project is the culmination of two ideas - the Maryville Pride Lions, the Maryville Host Lions, as well as the Pickering, Hopkins and Graham Lions Clubs were looking for a Centennial Community Legacy Project to go along with their commemoration of 100 years of Lions Club.
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PHILADELPHIA — Prosecutors have dropped murder charges against a man due to a judge's ruling that a former Philadelphia detective engaged in "outrageous" misconduct. The Philadelphia Inquirer reports the city District Attorney's Office declined to appeal the judge's ruling in connection with Darnell Powell's case during a court hearing Tuesday.
Powell was facing a potential life sentence in connection with the shooting that killed 22-year-old Eliezer Mendez in Philadelphia in 2015.
Powell's lawyer had filed to dismiss the case after it was revealed that detective Philip Nordo had regularly deposited money into the prison account of a witness to the shooting.
The police department fired Nordo last year, saying he "knowingly" socialized with people associated with criminal conduct.
The Inquirer was unsuccessful in reaching Nordo for comment.
A skateboarder who was killed after being struck by a driver in Lancaster County Thursday night has been identified.
According to South Carolina Highway Patrol, the incident occurred just before midnight on Lynwood Drive. The driver of a Kia Sedona was traveling on Lynwood Drive and is accused of striking two pedestrians, troopers said.
Troopers say the driver hit and killed a skateboarder, identified Friday as 20-year-old Carlos Lorenzo Velasco, who was in the road. They say the driver also struck a person who was riding a bike.
The bicyclist was taken to Carolinas Medical Center-Main with injuries. The extent of the bicyclist's injuries is unknown.
Highway Patrol says the driver was not injured.
Both pedestrians did not have lights and were not wearing reflective gear when the incident occurred, troopers said. It is unclear whether the driver will face any charges.
No names were released.
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Ontario Provincial Police say a man from Bonfield and a man from North Bay have been identified as the deceased following a crash on Highway 17.
Police were called to the crash involving a pickup truck and a minivan on Monday morning near Bonfield. Both drivers were pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the pickup truck has been identified as Matthew Menard, 20, of Bonfield. OPP said Gilbert Lavoie, 58, of North Bay was the driver of the minivan.
There is no word on the cause of the crash.
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Edward Campbell, QMA managing director, and Chris Cordaro, RegentAtlantic Capital CIO, weigh in on the odds of a recession, Intel's growth potential, and the odds of a rate hike.
Wednesday, following the cancellation of the reboot for the hit series ‘Roseanne’ President Trump spoke out about the scandal surrounding the ABC series.
Trump’s Tweet wrote:
Bob Iger of ABC called Valerie Jarrett to let her know that “ABC does not tolerate comments like those” made by Roseanne Barr. Gee, he never called President Donald J. Trump to apologize for the HORRIBLE statements made and said about me on ABC. Maybe I just didn’t get the call? — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 30, 2018
Trump called out Bob Iger of ABC for calling Valarie Jarrett to apologize for the scandal but made it a point that he never called “President Donald J. Trump” to apologize for all the “HORRIBLE” statements made and said about me on ABC.
The comedian apologized on Twitter after the cancellation and blamed the sleep aid Ambien and the late hour for her lack of judgment in posting the tweet.
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Istanbul's big three clubs offered condolences after the city was rocked by another terror attack on New Year's Eve. Turkey captain Arda Turan has led condolences from the world of football after Istanbul was hit by a terror attack on New Year's Eve.
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President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday met with a delegation of the judges of the Supreme Court.
The judges were led into the meeting by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen.
The meeting, which began around 2:00pm, took place inside the Council Chambers of the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja.
The meeting was still in progress at the time of filling this report.
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METHUEN, Mass. (WHDH) — Police arrested a student in connection with a threat found at a Methuen school on Thursday.
Police said the threat was found written on the gymnasium wall at the Presentation of Mary Academy.
The student will face a judge in Lawrence.
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October 6, 2017 – Preliminary plans for the Excelsior Springs Golf Course have been released. These plans are subject to change. If you would like to see the plans in person, they are available at The Hall of Waters. (Photos of the plans taken by Bryce Mereness)
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NORTH SOUND, Antigua (AP) — Bangladesh was all out for only 43 before lunch on the opening day as West Indies right-arm quick Kemar Roach destroyed the tourists with figures of 5-8 in the first test on Wednesday.
Fast-medium bowler Miguel Cummins took 3-11 as Bangladesh's innings lasted just 18.4 overs.
Opener Liton Das was the only batsman to reach double figures and his 25 was more than half his side's total.
West Indies won the toss and chose to bowl at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium.
New Zealand made the lowest total in test history when it was bowled out for 26 by England in Auckland in 1955.
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WAVY) — The Coast Guard assisted a man after his kayak overturned near Kitty Hawk, Friday evening.
A Coast Guard boat crew from Station Oregon Inlet in Nags Head heard a mayday call at about 5:10 p.m.
The crew sighted an overturned kayak near Collington Harbor with a man wearing a life jacket, clinging to the kayak.
The crew pulled the man and his kayak from the water and learned he had made the mayday call. The crew brought him back to shore.
“Handheld radios and life jackets are important pieces of equipment for boaters and kayakers alike,” said Coast Guard Petty Officer 1st Class Michelle Downing, operations unit controller for the case. “This kayaker chose to equip himself fully before heading out on the water, and as a result, he was able to get help right when he needed it.”
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How much wood can a woodchuck chuck? How about how many cattle can a beaver lead?Odd video posted to social media by a ranch owner and her husband in Saskatchewan, Canada shows a herd of cattle being led around by a beaver.The pair says the livestock were enchanted by the little guy and followed him everywhere. Young heifers are apparently very inquisitive.The ranch owner described the sight as a "very Canadian moment on our Canadian ranch."
Dec 12 (Reuters) - GEMALTO:
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(AP) — Former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar has informed the mixed martial arts promotion that he is retired from competition.
The UFC confirmed Lesnar’s decision Wednesday.
The decision doesn’t affect Lesnar’s professional wrestling career, where he has spent most of the past five years.
He returned from a 4 1/2-year MMA absence last July to beat Mark Hunt at UFC 200, but the result was overturned after Lesnar failed two doping tests. He was subsequently suspended from competition for a year by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, which administers the UFC’s doping policy.
Lesnar’s decision to retire means he has been removed from USADA’s drug-testing pool, which monitors the fighters year-round.
If Lesnar decides to return to competition, he would have to serve the remaining five months of his suspension.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Crews aided by calm overnight winds kept a wall of flames from descending from mountains into coastal towns after a huge Southern California wildfire exploded in size over the weekend.
Thousands remain under evacuation orders Monday as the fire churns west through foothill areas of Carpinteria and Montecito, Santa Barbara County seaside towns about 75 miles (120 kilometers) northwest of Los Angeles. Much of the fire’s new growth occurred on the eastern and northern fronts into unoccupied areas of Los Padres National Forest.
The fire, which had already destroyed more than 750 buildings, burned six more in Carpinteria on Sunday. It’s just 10 percent contained after burning nearly 360 square miles (930 square kilometers).
Officials say the blaze, which broke out a week ago in neighboring Ventura County, is now the 5th largest in California history.
2 in custody after armed robbery in North Center
Two people were in custody Monday night after they robbed a 37-year-old man in the North Center neighborhood.
The man was walking on the sidewalk about 9:55 p.m. in the 2000 block of West Grace when he was approached by a male and female, Chicago Police said.
The male robber held the man at gunpoint while the female took his keys, phone and wallet, police said. The pair ran off when officers arrived and were taken into custody after a brief chase to the 3400 block of North Claremont. A weapon was also found.
The man who was robbed was not hurt and his property was recovered, police said.
× Three rescued in apartment fire in South Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Fire Department have rescued three people from an apartment on the 600 block of Dison Avenue.
According to officials, two infants and one adult were rescued from the fire.
The infants suffered smoke inhalation and the adult had burns to her lower body, officials say.
Seven total people were in the apartment at the time of the fire.
Anthony Askew rescued three children and one adult from the apartment fire.
This is Anthony Askew. He helped in the rescue from apartment fire off Dison @3onyourside pic.twitter.com/Vv7xfQaPWC — Shay Arthur (@ShayA_WREG3) October 6, 2017
Officials say the two infants and adult who were injured have been transported to the hospital in non critical conditions.
WREG is currently at the scene, we will be live at 4 pm.
Smoke coming from apartment roof. Street lined with fire trucks, police cars. @3onyourside pic.twitter.com/r4uK24Rgvh — Shay Arthur (@ShayA_WREG3) October 6, 2017
Housing charity calls for NCT-style system to maintain standards in rental sector
04 July 2018
A leading housing charity is calling for an NCT-type system for rental properties.
The Oireachtas Housing Committee is looking at standards in the private rented sector, where campaigners say families are often left wanting.
Aideen Hayden from Threshold says overcrowding is also a significant problem.
“There needs to be a sufficient sanction for failure to comply with minimum standards and self-certification is not going to achieve this,” she said.
“Threshold believes that if a car owner can’t certify a motor vehicle then rented homes should be no different.”
“In our opinion there is a serious issue with overcrowding in the private rental sector and it’s increasingly coming to light through our services.”
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Rep. Jackie Speier and MSNBC's Chris Jansing discuss the transition of power and how Democrats plan to challenge Trump’s cabinet picks.
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Aug 15 (Reuters) - Shire Plc
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JOHNSTOWN, OH (WCMH) — The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash in Licking County.
According to the OSHP, at about 11:45pm, Sunday, a 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo being driven by Bryan E. Lake, 25, of Galloway, was traveling eastbound on US 62 near Johnstown, when the vehicle went left of center.
Troopers say Lake overcorrected the car, and drove off the right side of the road.
The vehicle overturned several times causing Lake to be ejected, before coming to rest against a tree.
Lake was pronounced dead at the scene.
Troopers continue to investigate the crash, but say Lake was not wearing a seatbelt at the time.
It is unknown if alcohol or drugs were a contributor in the crash.
After a hugely successful inaugural season last summer, the team behind MosaïCanada 150 have their work cut out for them to build similar hype for the horticultural exhibit’s second iteration in Gatineau.
“The challenge is to present something more than last year,” Lise Cormier said Tuesday. Cormier is the vice-president of Mosaïcultures Internationales de Montréal, the non-profit behind the garden dreamscape that drew 1.3 million visitors to Jacques-Cartier Park during Canada’s sesquicentennial celebrations.
Welcome to your one-stop shop for all CW news and CW buzz!
Deadline recounts the goodbye we said to a hero in DC’s Legends of Tomorrow mideason finale!
TVLine ranks the 10 best TV comedies in 2017…you may see a familiar CW show!
TVLine also ranks the 10 best TV dramas in 2017 – Riverdale made the list!
Nerdist shares Funko paid tribute to Riverdale with new vinyl Pop! figurines!
The New York Times profiles Russell Tovey from Freedom Fighters: The Ray, a new CW Seed animated series!
USA Today‘s critic Kelly Lawler picks the 10 best TV shows of 2017 – TWO of which are from your very own CW!
Entertainment Weekly gives a sneak peak to Supergirl‘s Legion of Super-Heroes!!
Paste Magazine praises Jane the Virgin for its 71st episode and for being the best television show on TV!
We're in between rainmakers right now and this is giving way to sunshine. Temperatures will remain chilly Friday afternoon with highs in the lower 40s. Expect increasing clouds later this evening with overnight lows in the upper 20s.
The weekend weather will be a bit mixed. Saturday is the best day for anything outdoors. Expect highs around 52 with a partly sunny sky. Clouds will be on the increase Saturday night with rain arriving overnight through Sunday. No severe weather is expected due to the lack of instability. Widespread wet weather is likely on Sunday with the heaviest rainfall before noon. Temperatures Sunday afternoon will reach the mid-50s.
Monday should be mostly sunny and mild. Highs will reach the lower 50s. Another wet system will arrive later in the day on Tuesday and will continue through Wednesday. By Thursday, we'll see mostly sunny skies with highs in the lower 50s. Late next week looks dry for now.
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There are a lot of great things going on at Barren County High School and many of them are included in this week’s “BCHS Trojan Report”:
South Dakota's agriculture secretary is leaving his position to join an electric cooperative in the state.
Secretary of Agriculture Mike Jaspers said Wednesday he's stepping down from his post July 1.
Jaspers is set to become business development director for East River Electric Power Cooperative, based in Madison, South Dakota.
He took over as agriculture secretary in 2016.
Jaspers says serving South Dakota's top industry has been "extremely fulfilling."
Gov. Dennis Daugaard says Jaspers' knowledge and experience have strengthened the Agriculture Department.
State Veterinarian Dustin Oedekoven will be interim secretary for the rest of Daugaard's administration, which ends in January.
Actress Cynthia Nixon, best-known for her role on the TV series 'Sex and the City', wants to be governor of New York.Nixon tweeted a video ad announcing she is challenging Governor Andrew Cuomo in the state's Democratic primary.In the video, Nixon talked about inequality and health care.She said, "I love New York and I have never wanted to live anywhere else."This will be Nixon's first run for elected office. New York's primary takes place in September.Cuomo declined to comment.
Companies say the new tools make them more efficient and give employees more opportunities to do new kinds of work. But the software also is starting to take on management tasks that humans have long handled, such as scheduling and shepherding strategic projects. Researchers say the shift could lead to narrower roles for some managers and displace others.
When Shell wanted help evaluating digital business models in the car-maintenance sector, executives plugged the project into an algorithm that scanned for available Shell staffers with the right expertise—and assigned the job with a click. Shell uses machine-learning software designed by Boston-based Catalant Inc. to match workers and projects. The program tracks and evaluates their activity so it can refine the next round of matches.
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CINCINNATI — Police say at least 12 children have been hospitalized, one in critical condition, after a school bus crashed during a multi-vehicle accident.
Police say two toddlers were hospitalized in serious condition after the car they were riding in was struck Monday afternoon by a car whose 23-year-old driver lost control after passing another vehicle. Police say the car the children were in then struck the school bus, causing it to spin into another car. The driver of the children's car was hospitalized in serious condition.
Some 20 students on a bus serving Pleasant Hill Academy were treated at Cincinnati Children's hospital. A 12-year-old girl was critically injured and the bus driver was hospitalized in fair condition.
Police blame excessive speed and say charges are pending against the passing driver.
Feb 14 T-Mobile US Inc, the No. 3 U.S. wireless carrier, reported a 23.4 percent rise in quarterly revenue as it continued to win customers from bigger rivals AT&T Inc and Verizon Communications Inc.
The company's net income rose to $390 million, or 45 cents per share, for the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31 from $297 million, or 34 cents per share, a year earlier.
Total revenue rose to $10.18 billion from $8.25 billion. (Reporting by Aishwarya Venugopal in Bengaluru; Editing by Anil D'Silva)
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MANILA, Philippines – 3 House of Representatives panels – the committee on public order and safety, tourism, and the committee on games and amusement – continue their investigation into the June 2 shooting and arson attack on Resorts World Manila Wednesday, June 14. – Rappler.com
Bills to toughen Wisconsin's welfare requirements offered by Gov. Scott Walker are estimated to cost more than $90 million a year.
The proposals include increasing work requirements for able-bodied adults on food stamps and expanding the requirement for the first time to parents.
Walker and Republican supporters say the measures will move more people off of welfare programs and into the workforce. Opponents argue they will be counter-productive and costly.
Democratic state Rep. Lisa Subeck, of Madison, reacted to the estimated costs Friday by calling the Walker proposal an "election-year gimmick."
An Assembly committee was expected to vote on the bills next week, clearing the way for the full Assembly to take them up later this month.
Expo Transporte is Latin America's largest trucking and transportation trade show. It takes place every two years in Guadalajara, Mexico. This year, equipment editor Jim Park was there for the opening ceremonies and the first two days of the week-long show. He sends this report.
April 24 (Reuters) - Buckeye Partners LP:
* BUCKEYE PARTNERS, L.P. ANNOUNCES AGREEMENT TO CONSTRUCT SOUTH TEXAS GATEWAY TERMINAL
* BUCKEYE PARTNERS LP - SOUTH TEXAS GATEWAY TERMINAL WILL BE CONSTRUCTED ON A 212 ACRE WATERFRONT PARCEL AT MOUTH OF CORPUS CHRISTI BAY
* BUCKEYE PARTNERS LP - CO WILL OWN A 50% INTEREST IN NEWLY FORMED JOINT VENTURE AND PHILLIPS 66 PARTNERS AND ANDEAVOR WILL EACH OWN A 25% INTEREST
* BUCKEYE PARTNERS LP - TERMINAL TO BE CONSTRUCTED AND OPERATED BY BUCKEYE Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reuters.Briefs@thomsonreuters.com)
Mandy Moore attends the 69th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Sept. 17, 2017.
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Firefighters will be at the ready with their buckets of soapy water and sponges on Saturday as part of a charity car wash to raise funds to enhance the lives of serving and retired firefighters.
The event is being held at Homebase in Clitheroe from 10am to 2pm on Saturday, March 24th, and will see crews from Clitheroe Fire Station spend their Saturday cleaning cars to raise money for the Fire Fighters Charity.
The charity provides services that enhance the quality of life for serving and retired firefighters, fire personnel and their families. For more details about the charity visit: https://www.firefighterscharity.org.uk/
GEORGETOWN -- Did you know central Illinois is home to one of the top ranked high school rugby programs in the country?
La Salette Academy has established a rich rugby tradition - almost every single one of the school's 76 students plays the sport.
Noah Newman visits campus and gives us an inside look at why the rugby team is so successful. Click the video above to watch!
Shira Stoll | sstoll@siadvance.com
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Our videographer Amanda Steen (right) is at Comic Con today as Daenerys Targaryen from Game of Thrones for her new show SILive Tries. Stay tuned for her episode coming next week.
Here Amanda meets up with another 'Mother of Dragons'
(AP) – Some men see a simple strategy for stemming sexual misconduct at work: Just avoid one-on-one interactions with women.
The idea has gained new currency after an avalanche of allegations against influential men in entertainment, media and politics this fall.
But some women, and men, worry that the same climate that’s emboldening women to speak up about misconduct could backfire by making some men wary of female colleagues.
Facebook chief operating officer Sheryl Sandberg recently wrote that she hoped the outcry over misconduct doesn’t “have the unintended consequence of holding women back.”
To be sure, plenty of people limit contact with the opposite sex. Vice President Mike Pence has long said he doesn’t have one-on-one meals with any woman except his wife, as part of prioritizing his marriage.
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The Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, Dr. Yousef bin Ahmed Al-Othaimeen, received in his office on Sunday, 18 March 2018, Mr. Fawzi Kabbarah, the Ambassador of the Republic of Lebanon to Riyadh, who presented his credentials as Permanent Representative of the Republic of Lebanon to the General Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation.
During the meeting, the Secretary General praised the important role played by the Lebanese Republic in supporting solidarity among Islamic countries and developing the Islamic Joint Action. In addition, the recent developments of the situation in the region have also been reviewed. The Secretary General affirmed the Organization’s continued support for security, stability and development in Lebanon. For his part, Ambassador Kabbarah stressed the importance of preserving the unity of the Islamic world and his keenness to support the work of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation in serving the Islamic Ummah.
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Among the many interesting things about trees is how deeply rooted in the ground they often are. You’d think this would dissuade people from attempting to yank them out of the ground with anything other than a backhoe, but the world still is filled with many people who throw common sense to the wind.
In a video recently uploaded to YouTube by Khaled A., someone can be seen attempting to tow a tree out of the ground with an SUV, and it goes about as well as you’d expect. After putting up with vehicle’s persistent nagging, the tree finally fights back around the 40-second mark.
We’re not sure who the men are in the video, or what they wanted with the tree, but it’s clear they didn’t think this one through.
In all seriousness, everyone involved here is fortunate something worse didn’t happen, as the branch was moving at a pretty decent clip.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell spoke to NBC10's Jim Rosenfield about why the league decided against bringing the NFL Draft to Philly for a second year. (Published Friday, Feb 2, 2018)
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SYDNEY, April 12 Australia's TPG Telecom Ltd said it will pay the federal government A$1.26 billion ($945.38 million) for mobile phone airspace and spend another A$600 million to build a network, enabling it to bring its services to 80 percent of the population.
TPG, 34 percent owned by Malaysia-born entrepreneur David Teoh, added that it plans to raise A$400 million in a rights issue to pay down debt and allow it to re-draw the cash to pay for the three-year infrastructure build.
($1 = 1.3328 Australian dollars) (Reporting by Byron Kaye; Editing by Stephen Coates)
Williams signed his tender on with the Jets on Monday, Ethan Greenberg of the team's official site reports.
The four-year vet racked up 33 combined tackles and two interceptions one year ago. Given his production over the last two seasons and the Jets' dwindling secondary that no longer includes Darrelle Revis, Williams projects to function as one the team's primary cornerbacks heading into training camp.
The University of Akron is looking to recruit more Ohio athletes for their sports programs as a means of also bringing in more state funding to the school.
Funding is awarded for every course a student completes, as well as when they graduate— and President Matt Wilson says Akron’s athletes graduate at a higher rate than the student body.
Wilson speaks about attracting more in-state athletes
“One of the things that really stood out was, from the state, because we are a public institution, for every athlete from the state of Ohio who comes to the University of Akron, y’know, we receive state support, just like we would with any other student from the state of Ohio.”
Wilson says adding in-state athletes to the roster, as well as shifting to private funding for scholarships, might also help to revive sports such as baseball.
Shaheen caught four passes for 44 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's win over the Bengals.
Shaheen was targeted a season-high five times against a Bengals secondary that was without three of its four starters, and he was wide open on three of his receptions. He should've had an even better day, but the one target he failed to haul was a drop that would've resulted in a short touchdown. It's difficult to predict continued success for the remainder of this season for the rookie tight end, as he was targeted just once over his previous two games, but his dynasty stock is sky high.
Related Stories A popular Ghanaian market in Accra, Dome was gutted by fire at about 7: 40 pm on Wednesday.
Fire Service personnel from the Ga East District of the Greater Accra Region, said the fire gutted 15 metal container shops, and destroyed other properties, though no casualties were recorded.
Although, the fire was later controlled, an eyewitness who gave an account of the fire incident has left the internet in stitches with his intriguing and hilarious details.
Watch the video below.
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I am a regular visitor to Gozo and, on Sunday, while at Dwejra looking at the sunset I came across this marvellous little conceit – only about 45 centimetres high.
I got rather lucky with the photo, the people appearing in the background adding to the optical illusion effect of scale etc.
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By Daniel Thurman. Ian returns to his childhood home 30 years after he last saw his mother
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Indian cricketer Kuldeep Yadav (2L) celebrates with his teammates after he dismissed Sri Lankan cricketer Vishwa Fernando during the second day of the third and final Test match between Sri Lanka and India at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. (Getty Images)
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Ninety-five per cent of what we do is based on habits. In this video, Bruce Keith explains how you can break your old habits and create new ones that will get you closer to success.
BENNINGTON, Vt. (AP) – Vermont Republican Gov. Phil Scott is scheduled to discuss progress on an extension of a municipal waterline to private wells suspected to be contaminated with the chemical PFOA.
The Bennington Banner reports Scott’s office announced Friday the extension will start providing the first phase of homes in Bennington and North Bennington with clean water. Scott is discussing the extension project Monday along with the attorney general and deputy secretary with the Agency of Natural Resources.
Construction on the waterline began in the fall. The project is being funded by a $20 million settlement between the state and Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics.
PFOA, or Perfluorooctanoic acid, is a suspected carcinogen. The chemical was used at a now-closed plant in North Bennington owned by Saint-Gobain.
Sioux Falls Woman Who Left Baby Outside Church Overnight Pleads Guilty
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – A Sioux Falls woman pleads guilty to child abuse charges after leaving her baby outside overnight last October.
28-year-old Mary Jennesse pleaded guilty to abuse or cruelty to a minor under 7 years old. An employee at Faith Family Church found the 2-month-old boy in a car seat. He had been outside in the rain and alone for 18 hours.
When Jennesse and the child’s father reported the child missing, they told police they ‘lost’, or ‘forgot’ or ‘misplaced’ the baby in the heat of an argument.
They later admitted to police that they had been smoking K2, a synthetic marijuana.
Jennesse is scheduled to be sentenced in June.
Hurricane Bianca The story of a New York teacher who moves to the small town of Texas where he is fired for being gay, but later returns disguised as a mean lady to get revenge on the nasty town, is a riot and will leave you in splits. The comedy is out on Netflix and stars Bianca Del Rio.
The very large containership CSCL Jupiter has been successfully refloated at first attempt.
The 14,300 teu, Hong Kong-flagged CSCL Jupiter blocked access to the port of Antwerp on Monday morning when it ran aground in the river Scheldt while enroute to Hamburg.
Despite being stuck hard aground the vessel was successfully refloated on Monday evening with the help of a reported 16 tugboats. The CSCL Jupiter sailed back to the port of Antwerp for inspection after being refloated.
The stricken vessel had attracted hundreds of onlookers on Monday with the low tide allowing people to climb onto the sand bank the bow of the ship was stuck on.
A video of the refloating operation can be viewed below.
Top Italian court OKs seizing $57 million from League party
ROME (AP) — Italy's top court has upheld a prosecutor's request to seize over 48 million euros ($57 million) from a government coalition party's coffers.
The ANSA news agency reported Tuesday the Rome-based Cassation court ruled there wasn't any reason not to seize the funds as requested by prosecutors in 2017. The order stems from the convictions last year of Umberto Bossi, a former leader and founder of the Northern League, and of a former party treasurer.
The two were convicted of irregularities from 2008 to 2010 in documenting reimbursement for electoral spending. The trial also determined the Bossi family used state funds for personal expenses.
Deputy Premier Matteo Salvini now heads the party, which he renamed the League.
League lawmaker Giulio Centemero decried the ruling, citing the party's "total transparency and honesty."
(DAILY MAIL) Donald Trump used his Twitter bully pulpit on Monday to blast Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel for allowing his city’s murder and firearms shooting rates to spiral out of control.
‘Chicago murder rate is record setting – 4,331 shooting victims with 762 murders in 2016,’ Trump tweeted.
‘If Mayor can’t do it he must ask for Federal help!’
Kansas Citians love their sport on TV. The Royals, Chiefs and Kansas basketball did especially well in local ratings in 2016, but so did some other events like the Summer Olympics. Does KC overachieve nationally when it comes to its TV sports interests?
Employee who was fired after finding secret camera sues
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A former legal director for a commercial development firm in Kansas City alleges in a lawsuit that she discovered a camera installed underneath her desk and was fired after calling police.
The Kansas City Star reports that Mary Caffrey, of Leawood, Kansas, is suing Legacy Development, managing partner Dan Lowe and the firm's chief financial officer, Sue Gallatin, in Jackson County Circuit Court.
Caffrey alleges that she called police last summer after finding the secretive recording device underneath her office desk and pointed in her direction. She was terminated five days later. The lawsuit says Lowe and Gallatin knew Caffrey used her office to undress and change into workout clothes.
Lowe and Gallatin didn't respond to multiple requests for comment from The Star. Caffrey is seeking unspecified damages.
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BERLIN — German prosecutors have charged two Syrian men with fighting for terror organizations in their home country.
Abdulmalk A., 30, is accused of joining a combat unit of the Nusra Front extremist group in 2012. The charge says he became a commander for the extremist group in eastern Syria, where he participated in the capture of gas fields and the town of Tabka, including its military airport. In 2014, he allegedly joined the Islamic State group and engaged in combat operations.
Anas Ibrahim A.S., 26, is accused of also joining the Nusra Front in 2012 and participating in the takeover of an ammunition depot belonging to Syrian President Bashar Assad’s troops.
Federal prosecutors said Monday that both men, whose last names were not released, were arrested in Germany in May.
Christian band MercyMe is set to perform at North Little Rock's Verizon Arena this fall as part of the band's 42-city The Imagine Nation Tour.
The show will feature fellow Christian band Tenth Avenue North.
Tickets for the Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018, concert will go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday. The ticket prices range from $28 to $68 before service fees and can be purchased at the Verizon Arena box office or online.
MercyMe, which debuted in 2001, has sold more than 9 million records. The group's single I Can Only Imagine surpassed 2 million digital downloads, making it the first Christian song to go double-platinum.
The mega-hit has now been turned into a feature film that opened in theaters on Friday. I Can Only Imagine is based on the life of frontman Bart Millard, who wrote the song after his father died of cancer. The cast of the film includes Dennis Quaid, Trace Adkins, J. Michael Finley, Madeline Carroll, Priscilla Shirer and Cloris Leachman.
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The Harris Home for Children was founded in 1954 and over the years they have cared for thousands of local foster children. The Harris Home serves both male and females aged 12 to 21 by providing a loving home where foster children not only survive but thrive.
Thousands of children have been served by the home through the years. Many of them are now self-sufficient, contributing members of society as a direct result of the care and training received at Harris Home.
The non-profit organization is currently planning on upgrading some facilities and building a new facility in order to serve more children and continue to offer the highest quality foster care to children in Alabama.
For more information on ways that you can help, contact 256-837-0332
The Portuguese consider this to be their finest Port, and it is deservedly the best selling from Ferreira. Full bodied, elegant, smooth and velevety; it has a long finish and delicate freshness.
Mogadishu, Somalia: The United Arab Emirates have expelled a Somali national who was taking part in an annual Quranic competition. Matar, who was representing Somalia, told journalists in the Gulf state on Tuesday that authorities told him his participation had ended in the recitation contest that began last week.
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meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company was held on Wednesday, 30h May, 2018 and the said meeting commenced at 4:30 p.m and conclude at 6:45 p.m. :1. To Considered and approved the Audited Financial Results of the Company for the quarter and year ended on 31st March, 2018.2. Decide to appoint M/s Badrilal Punglia & Co, Chartered Accountants as an internal auditor of the Company for the F.Y.2018-19.3. Decide to appoint M/s Vishwaskumar Sharma & Associates, Company Secretaries as a Secretarial Auditor of the Company for the F.Y. 2018-19.4. Considered and approved the notice for 24th Annual General Meeting of Members of the Company to be held on Monday 6th August 2018 at 11:00 A.M at the registered office of the Company.5. Consider and approved the Board of Directors Report for the year ended on 31st March, 2018.6.Approved the dates for closure of Registrar of Member & Share Transfer Books (Book Closure) of the company for the purpose of the 24th Annual General Meeting.Source : BSE
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A woman found in a pool without vital signs in Mississauga on Tuesday has died in hospital, Peel paramedics confirm.
Emergency crews were called to a home on Western Skies Way, near Mavis and Old Derry roads, at around 6 p.m. Tuesday for a possible drowning.
When crews arrived on scene, they found an 18-year-old woman without vital signs.
She was rushed to hospital but later died, paramedics say.
Vendors like Center For Lost Objects, Shiznit Vintage, and Owl and the Magpie are all gathering in the back parking lot of Five Watt Coffee to sell their stuff. Translation: Five Watt is hosting their 2nd annual Flea Market from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Sunday, August 27.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Melania Trump is trying to tamp down speculation about why she's not been seen in public in nearly three weeks.
The first lady tweeted Wednesday about the media "working overtime speculating where I am & what I'm doing. Rest assured, I'm here at the @WhiteHouse w my family, feeling great, & working hard on behalf of children & the American people!"
Mrs. Trump was last seen in public in the wee hours of May 10 when she joined President Donald Trump to welcome home three Americans released from detention in North Korea.
The White House announced four days later that she had been admitted to a hospital to treat a benign kidney condition.
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The first lady had recently launched her initiative to teach kindness to children.
Two-time defending champion Oracle Team USA has unveiled the 50-foot catamaran it will sail in the 35th America's Cup in Bermuda this year.
Skipper Jimmy Spithill says the boat, which is just longer than 49 feet, is more refined than the 45-foot cat the syndicate has been training in.
Says Spithill: "Now it really starts for this boat. There are 100 days to go and the clock's ticking. We really need to put some hours on it."
Qualifying races begin May 26. The America's Cup match, between Oracle and the winner of the challenger series, will begin June 17.
Oracle unveiled its new catamaran on Tuesday night. It will launch and christen it with champagne on Wednesday, and begin dockside testing. It will go for its first sail as soon as the weather permits.
A major new motorway project in Cork has been approved by An Bord Pleanála.
The M28 will link Cork city and Ringaskiddy.
The decision has been welcomed by business groups including Cork Chamber.
However, some people living along the route have been objecting to the motorway, saying it will split communities in two.
April 20 Lam Research Corp
* Lam research enters into accelerated stock buyback agreement
* Lam research corp - to repurchase an aggregate of $500 million of company's common stock
* Lam research corp - will acquire common stock pursuant to asr agreements as part of its previously announced $1.0 billion stock repurchase program
* Lam research corp - stock repurchase program is targeted to be completed within 12 to 18 months from date of its announcement on november 18, 2016. Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Mr Mountford, from Glyn Ceiriog, near Oswestry, is one of the artists currently exhibiting his work in an art exhibition at the Oswestry Visitor and Exhibition Centre in the grounds of St Oswald’s Church.
The other artists exhibiting are Hilary Cowley Greer with her figurative ceramics sculptures and drawings, folk artist Annemarie Lagram, Kay Boyce’s drawings entitled the Black and White and Geoff Armitage’s photographic display entitled Just One Colour.
One of Richard’s earliest memories is of looking at a book on art and in particular at a painting by Velazquez.
“I’ve always drawn and painted and continue to do so from a secluded farm. I try to get out as often as I can to paint on the streets as a pavement artist, often working on full sized copies of old master paintings but also working on original pieces.
“I feel that it’s really important that people see how paintings are made.”
LEONVILLE, La. (KLFY) – Authorities in St. Landry Parish are searching for a priest who is missing from Leonville.
Father Julius Ohiaege was last seen at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 16, 2017, at Lafayette Regional Airport, dropping off Father Kenneth Domingue.
Ohiaege has not returned to Leonville and his phone went dead yesterday.
Law enforcement does not suspect any foul play but does believe Ohiaege is lost, as he is not from the United States and new to Louisiana.
Ohiaege is believed to be driving a 2010 Toyota Camry 4D white in color license plate of TNZ489.
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Remove weight – set new record!
That’s the idea and outcome here with this Tesla Model S P100D.
Video comes to us courtesy of Tesla Racing Channel. The record, set by the gutted Model S P100D, is no surprise really as the folks at Tesla Racing Channel have been hard at work over recent months making this Model S quicker and quicker by way of massive weight reductions.
The new record time for a Model S in the 1/4-mile stands at 10.41 seconds at 125.12 mph. That’s just a tick or two quicker than the old record (also held by Tesla Racing Channel at 10.44 seconds).
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EDMONTON — Alberta Environment Minister Shannon Phillips says the province is "still standing" a day after its carbon tax took effect, and Albertans who opposed the levy could start seeing rebate cheques within days.
But Opposition Wildrose critic Don MacIntyre says the majority of Albertans continue to oppose the tax, and that the science isn't settled on whether humans are responsible for the majority of climate change.
The tax officially began Sunday, adding 4.5 cents per litre of gasoline at the pumps as well as hiking costs for home heating.
Phillips held a news conference Monday where she addressed what she felt was "misinformation" about the levy, a day after deputy premier Sarah Hoffman held a similar media availability in the legislature building.
Like Hoffman a day earlier, Phillips stressed the link between the NDP government's new tax on carbon and the Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's approval of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion in November.
April 13 Spring Real Estate Investment Trust
* Manager and China Orient Stable Value Fund Limited entered into subscription agreement
* Manager has conditionally agreed to procure Spring Reit to issue, 114.9 million new units at subscription price of hk$3.25 per unit
* Gross proceeds of subscription will amount to approximately hk$373.37 million
* Manager intends to apply gross proceeds of subscription towards partial early repayment of amounts drawn down under facility Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Happy 48th Birthday RICHIE KOTZEN (MR. BIG, POISON) - February 3rd, 1970
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JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia has begun a campaign to immunize 8 million children and teenagers against diphtheria after the disease killed 38 people, mostly children, since January.
Children in school uniforms and toddlers clinging to their parents received shots at a high school in Indonesia's capital, Jakarta, on the first day of the campaign Monday.
Diptheria can cause breathing difficulties, heart failure and paralysis. It was more or less eradicated in Indonesia in the 1990s but health officials say it has re-emerged in the past four years because immunization rates have dropped, partly reflecting unfounded fears about vaccines.
The $112 million campaign aims to vaccinate 8 million people under the age of 19 in Jakarta and the populous provinces of Banten and West Java.
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Acclaimed author Scott Turow is renowned for his eloquence in tackling contentious and often timely legal issues in his bestselling works of fiction. In his newest book, Turow explores a particularly nasty period in 1990s international intrigue with a spellbinding tale surrounding the disappearance of an entire Bosnian War refugee camp. In Testimony , Turow takes readers on an exciting international adventure involving the long-persecuted Roma people, the International Criminal Court and long-buried Washington secrets. Narrated by a middle-aged prosecutor whose inner life is in turmoil, this fast-paced page-turner captures both one man’s personal angst and the world’s collapsing system of global justice. Author Scott Turow will appear at the The Harry & Rose Samson Jewish Community Center for a book event in conjunction with Boswell Book Co.
SOUTHINGTON >> U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., started his political career here, and he returned to town last week to tour a newly opened, $14 million facility that soon will begin producing electricity using food waste from across the state.
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While chicken tenders are making a comeback at fast-food chains, chicken wings remain a standby at sports bars and gastropubs across America. Crispy, crunchy, and endlessly customizable, wings come in a diverse array of iterations ranging from classic Buffalo to spicy Korean-fusion creations.
To find the most delicious wings the US has to offer, we consulted Yelp, basing our findings on restaurants with the highest ratings and best reviews in the "wings" category. Keep scrolling to learn where you can eat the best wings in every state.
SAO PAULO — Police have searched the offices of Philips in Brazil and are executing arrest warrants for two people linked to the Dutch electronics company.
Wednesday’s operation is part of an investigation into suspected fraud in the supply of medical equipment to the National Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedics and the Rio de Janeiro Health Department.
Prosecutors allege that several companies formed a cartel to win and inflate contracts. In all, 22 arrest warrants were issued and 44 addresses searched.
Prosecutors say two warrants are for people linked to Philips. The company says one had been an executive who has left the company, while the other works in sales. It says the current employee was brought in for questioning and that the company is cooperating with the authorities.
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Patrick Mahomes is getting a lot thrown at him as he takes over as the Chiefs starting quarterback.
France on Monday urged the European Union to consider new sanctions on Iran over its involvement in Syria’s civil war and its ballistic missile program, Reuters reported.
The move comes as Paris tries to persuade Washington to preserve a 2015 nuclear deal with Tehran.
Udoka Azubuike looking for first-round guarantee to stay in draft Udoka Azubuike said on May 17, 2018 at the NBA Draft combine in Chicago he would probably need a guarantee he would be selected in the first round in order to go pro and not return to KU. Aaron Reiss ×
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Smart speakers are all the rage these days (and you can make one with an old phone). Manufacturers have been using Qualcomm chips in these devices, but now Qualcomm has introduced a chip specifically for “smart audio” products.
The new chip includes support for microphones, speakers, and voice recognition, three things that make up every smart home speaker. It also includes specific support for Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. This will make it easier for OEMs to build products with those voice assistants.
Qualcomm didn’t just make the chip for smart devices. It’s also a great chip for pure audio products. They showed off new DDFA audio amplifier tech and an audio development kit. All of this will make it easier for OEMs to create Bluetooth speakers and headphones.
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Batum scored 31 points (11-18 FG, 7-11 3Pt, 2-2 FT) in addition to nine rebounds and two assists across 35 minutes during Friday's 133-126 win over the Pacers.
Batum set a new season high in scoring in this one, thanks in large part to his 64 percent efficacy from beyond the arc. He was primarily a scorer in this one after recording a triple-double on Wednesday, but such is his role as a versatile second option for Charlotte. He's elevated his play of late, with averages of 21 points, eight rebounds, 4.7 assists and 4.3 treys over his last three games.
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Covering the islands from Martinique to Grenada with beautiful scenic photography, this book is by far the most popular guide to this area. The new 12th edition includes many clear detailed sketch charts based on the author s own surveys, and aerial photos of most anchorages. Clear and concise navigational information includes GPS waypoints that can be downloaded directly to your GPS from the author s website. This guide is unsurpassed for its onshore information with sections on exploring, provisioning, eating out, services, water sports and photography.
And is any dessert harder to make? This feather-light French pastry, a temperamental treat made with almond meringue and a thin layer of filling, has taken North Texas by storm in recent years, and now it seems that every dessert place in DFW has their own interpretation on the treat. But macarons are notoriously difficult to bake, and even professional chefs struggle to perfect this thin-skinned cookie.
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PARIS — Survivors and families of victims of the deadly 2015 attack on Paris’ Bataclan concert hall have brought a case before France’s administrative court to find out why French soldiers stationed nearby were ordered not to intervene when Islamic State gunmen stormed the venue.
The new procedure Wednesday seeks to expose who was responsible in the French government for the soldiers’ actions. It comes one month after victims filed a legal complaint with the same goal.
During the attacks, eight soldiers standing near the Bataclan as part of an internal security operation were ordered not to use their weapons. The government later clarified the rules of engagement for its military in similar situations.
The attack on the Bataclan and other Paris venues on Nov. 13, 2015, killed 130 people and wounded hundreds.
The Republican Tax Reform Push Is Already a Huge Mess
When congressional Republicans tried to repeal Obamacare, Mitch McConnell compared the challenge to solving a Rubik’s cube — and he ended up stumped.
Henson managed just four points (2-5 FG) three rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block across 28 minutes in Friday's 92-90 win over the Knicks.
Henson's offensive downturn was drastic Friday, as he'd come into the contest having posted seven straight double-digit scoring efforts. His four shot attempts were the least he'd put up since Jan. 5, a factor that naturally played a large part in his underwhelming effort. Henson also couldn't make up for the shortfall on the glass, leading to one of his poorer all-around efforts of the last two weeks-plus. The 27-year-old, who's posting his best numbers across the board since the 2013-14 season, will look to bounce back against the Nets on Sunday.
Eagles and Pats Excited for Sunday
Eagles and Pats Excited for Sunday
The teams are distinctly different when it comes to Super Bowl experience for Sunday’s big game. But both the Patriots and Eagles are still very excited to be on the biggest stage in sports in Minneapolis at US Bank Stadium.
A man has "fully" confessed to having organised the bombing of the St Petersberg metro, Russian media reported.
A lawyer for Abror Azimov, who was arrested on Sunday, said he had admitted to being behind the blasts, the BBC reported.
The April 3 attack killed 14 people and injured more than 50.
Russia's Federal Security Service, as cited by RIA news agency, identified Azimov as having been born in 1990 and hailing from Central Asia.
He was the ninth person to have been detained on suspicion of having colluded with the bomber, Akbarzhon Jalilov, since the attack took place.
Azimov has been accused of training Jalilov to use the bomb, which he took with him on a train and detonated, killing himself in the explosion.
The attack happened the same day that leader Vladimir Putin was visiting the city.
Russia's state-run TASS news agency quoted Azimov's lawyer, Armen Zadoyan, as saying: "He admitted his guilt in full."
The revered New York designer has designed three posters that directly address aspects of Donald Trump’s policies to date and which will go on display across the NYC subway system
Milton Glaser is the latest designer to create a series of poster for the New York-based School of Visual Arts’ Underground Images campaign, which has been running since the late 1960s.
The ongoing series features contributors from the school’s current and former design faculty and has included work by designers Ivan Chermayeff, Edel Rodriguez, Paula Scher and Tom Geismar.
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Rome, December 11 - Some 40.68 million job contracts were activated between 2013 and 2016 while 39.15 million were terminated for a net gain of 916,000, according to a report released Monday by the labour ministry and several public agencies, including statistics agency ISTAT and social-security agency INPS. "The recovery has accelerated (over the last two years) and the labour market has regained much of the pre-crisis employment levels," the report said. It added that the recovery was "employment intense".
"Each of you gives generously of your own personal time to help other women in different forms of need and those most vulnerable. And because I am being honored by people who are my friends, it's a particular source of pride for me to accept this award," she added.
A film crew pitched up in Queens Square in Crawley on Thursday (October 5) because the BBC were filming for a new game show.
The crew were in the square, which has recently been part of a £3.2m regeneration, for the majority of the day and were filming for a new TV game show called Don’t Panic!.
A giant screen with the show's name was set up in front of The Gym in the square while cameras were scattered around it.
(Image: Sam Truelove)
A Crawley Borough Council spokesman said: “It's a new BBC game show presented by Tom Allen – a comedian. They were in Queens Square all day.”
The spokesman added that the presenter was seen interacting with members of the public who had gathered around to see what was going on – with some being interviewed in front of the cameras.
The BBC have been asked to provide more details on the game show, which has not yet been aired.
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(CNN) "Bachelor" Season 14 winner Vienna Girardi announced she has miscarried twins.
Girardi shared the news on her Facebook page Sunday.
According to the reality star, doctors had noticed that one of her twins had more fluids than the other, which is a sign of Twin-Twin Transfusion Syndrome. Giradi described the syndrome as a condition where one twin is taking more nutrients than the other.
After going into premature labor 18 weeks into her pregnancy, Girardi said doctors told her she was risking her own life if she did not deliver the twins.
Despite doing "everything to save them," Girardi said their hearts stopped beating and she went into a septic shock.
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Gene Taylor was introduced Monday morning as the new Athletic Director at Kansas State University. Taylor will begin work at the university on May 1st.
He was introduced by the President of Kansas State University Richard Myers.
India cricket captain Virat Kohli has often stated that his aggressive nature helps bring out the best in him. As several bowlers across the world have now found out, on-field confrontation pumps up Kohli like nothing else. The stylish right-hander is always involved in the game, celebrating the team's success with as much enthusiasm as a personal milestone. On Thursday, Kohli notched up his 33rd ODI hundred to power India to a convincing six-wicket win over South Africa in the series opener. His celebration after his high-quality ton, however, had a distinct edge to it. In the post-match presentation, the 29-year-old revealed the reason behind his aggressive celebration.
At least five people were killed after two army helicopters crashed near a lake in southern France, investigators said Friday.
A rescue operation was under way to find the sixth passenger after the crash about 50 kilometres (30 miles) northwest of Saint-Tropez, the circumstances of which were unclear.
Indian-origin biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy raises $1.1 billion
BENGALURU: A biotech company founded by 32-year-old Indian-origin entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy has raised $1.1 billion, one of the largest ever fundings in the life sciences sector. The funding was led by Japanese behemoth Softbank and other existing investors.
Ramaswamy’s US-based Roivant Sciences group of companies has five subsidiaries focused on different disease areas – Axovant for neurology, Myovant for women’s health and endocrine diseases, Enzyvant for rare diseases, Dermavant for dermatology, and Urovant for urology.
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View of the first Airbus A380 delivered to China Southern Airlines during a ceremony at the Airbus Delivery Center in Colomiers near Toulouse October 14, 2011. REUTERS/Jean-Philippe Arles
SHANGHAI China Southern Airlines Co Ltd's (1055.HK) Hong Kong-listed shares jumped by more than 2.5 pct in opening trade after the company said it would sell a stake to a subsidiary of American Airlines (AAL.O)
The carrier's mainland shares also rose by more than 4 percent after announcing the deal, which would make American Airlines the second U.S. carrier to own part of a Chinese airline after Delta Air Lines Inc (DAL.N).
(Reporting by Brenda Goh and John Ruwitch; Editing by Stephen Coates)
In this Tuesday, March 6, 2018 photo, University of Rhode Island graduate student in geological oceanography Loes van Dam, of Novato, Calif., uses a spoon to demonstrate characteristics of corn syrup near a tank of 2,000 pounds of the syrup in a lab, in Narragansett, R.I. During experiments, the syrup represents the Earth's mantle which melts to form magma at volcanoes and ridges, while slow-moving belts represent the drifting and shifting tectonic plates. Their intersection is the ocean ridge. One minute of each experiment equals more than 1 million years in time, to show how tectonic plates move mantel material on the ocean floor. Steven Senne AP Photo
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Trs Investments Ltd:
* ‍SIGNED A CONDITIONAL TERM SHEET WITH SHENYANG LIDA AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY GROUP LTD​
* TRANSACTION TO COMBINE LIDA WITH TRS IN EXCHANGE FOR 75 PERCENT NEW SHARES IN TRS TO CREATE GROUP FOCUSED IN HEALTH PRODUCTS IN CHINA Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
YEREVAN, April 25 (Reuters) - Armenia's acting prime minister, Karen Karapetyan, called on the president meet with the opposition after previous talks planned for Wednesday were cancelled.
"Being concerned by the current situation ... I'm calling on president to organise the meeting ... with the participation of parliamentary and non-parliamentary political forces," Karapetyan said in a statement posted on his website.
Talks were initially planned for Wednesday after the resignation of prime minister Serzh Sarksyan on Monday following almost two weeks of street protests that plunged the impoverished ex-Soviet republic into political crisis. (Reporting by Hasmik Mkrtchyan; Writing by Margarita Antidze; Editing by Robin Pomeroy)
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* Says co plans to set up a wholly owned subsidiary in Tokyo as the successor preparatory company on April 21
* Says co will transfer its business to the new subsidiary and restructure itself into holding company, effective Oct. 1
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Texas Rangers center fielder Delino DeShields (3) is pictured during the New York Yankees vs. the Texas Rangers major legue baseball game at Globe Life Park in Arlington, Texas on Monday, May 21, 2018. (Louis DeLuca/The Dallas Morning News)
Pentagon Contract Announcement
(Source: U.S Department of Defense; issued Dec 29, 2016)
Oshkosh Defense LLC, Oshkosh, Wisconsin, was awarded a $176,145,880 modification (P00030) to contract W56HZV-15-C-0095 for 409 Joint Light Tactical Vehicles. Work will be performed in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2017.
Fiscal 2016 and 2017 other procurement (Army); research, development, test and evaluation; and other funds in the total amount of $176,145,880 were obligated at the time of the award.
Army Contracting Command, Warren, Michigan, is the contracting activity.
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Ken Schaphorst Big Band’s newest, How to Say Goodbye, is as enthusiastic as it is moving. This album pays tribute to some of Schaphorst’s greatest influences—as well as his late grandmother. Contributions from the all-star big band leak emotion and experience as the instruments effortlessly dance around each other creating full-sounding compositions. Moods and tempos bounce from place to place in what seems like a vault filled with knowledge and sound from Schaphorst’s tenure as a student and professional in the music industry. Each of the 10 tracks takes listeners to a specific time and place in Schaphorst’s career, creating a memorable and sentimental experience.
A special Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) court on Wednesday convicted and sentenced 11 people of Bharat Nepali gang for murdering gangster Fareed Tanasha in 2010.
Six out of 11 people have been sentenced to life term in jail and five others have been sentenced to 10 years in jail.
Tanasha was an alleged aide of gangster Chhota Rajan.
Convicts Jafar Razi Alam Khan, Mohd Sakin Khan, Ravi Prakash Singh, Pankaj Singh, Randheer Singh and Mohd Rafique Sheikh were awarded life terms.
Ravindra Varekar, Vishwanath Shetty, Dattatreya Bhakre, Rajendra Chavan, Dinesh Bhandari were sentenced to 10 years in jail. (ANI)
Frankly, there's no excuse for Graverman to still be out there. The Orioles had him on the ropes early and stopped having smart at-bats.
The possession or use of any kind of firework is prohibited inside the city limits of New Braunfels. Public safety officers will be responding to complaints concerning the use of fireworks through the New Year's holiday.
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The Castries City Council officially launched its city night festivities on Saturday, December 9.
The family-oriented street party is the brain-child of Mayor Peterson Francis. He is on a mission to revive the comatose night-life in the capital.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Ichigo Inc
* Says Ichigo's thirty-third solar power plant, the Ichigo Sera Aomizu ECO Power Plant began producing electricity on August 11
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Year 5 pupils at Saltergate School pushed the boat out on their school project.
The youngsters at the Harrogate-based school sent 48 letters asking the Mayor Coun Anne Jones to ask if they could launch Long Boats, made during their Viking project, on the Valley Gardens boating lake.
The Mayor, who was also invited along to see the sailing, said: “The letters were beautifully written and very persuasive!
“Permission was granted and the Parks team at HBC cleared the lake ready for use.”
The pupils, who had visited Yorvik Viking Museum during their topic, welcomed the Mayor at the lake.
“I popped down the the Valley Gardens to check how things had gone and which boat had won the floating exercise,” added Coun Jones.
“It was a fabulous project, well executed with a fine result by the lovely pupils of Saltergate, they are a credit to the school.”
In this Nov. 27, 2016, file photo, Mar-a-Lago is seen from the media van window in Palm Beach, Fla. The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Department has racked up about $1.5 million in overtime costs while assisting the Secret Service since President Donald Trump was elected in November.
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Omega Healthcare Investors' present stock price is still less than 70% of the company's pre-crash highs. At the same time, the company continues to offer a dividend of 8.00%.
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NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (AP) — The former director of North Platte’s Housing Authorities has pleaded not guilty to theft and several other charges.
Lincoln County District Court records say 42-year-old Jennifer Smith, of Hershey, entered the pleas Monday. The records also say federal prosecutors may be filing a case against Smith.
The county Sheriff’s Office has been working on the case with state and federal investigators. The case surfaced in February, after a bank alerted authorities about suspicious activity with an account.
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SEATTLE — Seattle police on Wednesday described a “bizarre robbery” in which four people stole a guitar from a store, then crashed into each other in their getaway cars in rush-hour traffic and, finally, two of the armed suspects turned on each other.
Police said that just after 6 p.m. Wednesday, three men and a woman entered the Guitar Center store on Westlake Avenue, stole a $1,600 guitar and then fled in two separate cars.
“For reasons unknown, the suspects began chasing each other, causing a multi vehicle collision and grinding to a halt in Mercer (Street) traffic,” police said in a news release. “One of the male suspects grabbed a machete and confronted another male suspect, jumping on the hood of his car. The other male suspect responded in kind by brandishing a gun.”
Police arrested those two and also the female suspect. The third male suspect was able to escape on foot.
Officers recovered the stolen guitar.
Police have located a 10-year-old boy who went missing in the area of the Evanston Fourth of July Parade on Wednesday.Evanston Police tweeted about the missing boy, Bryce Evans, Wednesday afternoon. Evans was separated from his mother in the area of McDaniel Avenue and Central Street. He was last seen wearing a tan Boy Scout uniform and riding a blue bike. Evans is described as a thin, black boy standing 5 feet, 6 inches tall.
Man dies in snowmobile crash in northeast Minnesota
Authorities say a 22-year-old man is dead after he was thrown from his snowmobile while riding in northeastern Minnesota.
The victim is identified as Wayne Gunnar Anderson of Grand Marais. WDIO-TV reports authorities were called around 5:30 p.m. Saturday and took Anderson to a hospital where he later died.
The Cook County Sheriff's Department says Anderson and a friend were riding on separate snowmobiles along a ditch north of Grand Marais.
A preliminary investigation found the riders encountered deep crevices in the snow from a creek bed and were both thrown from their snowmobiles.
An autopsy is pending, and officials believe Anderson suffered a broken neck on impact. He was then struck by the second snowmobile, but no additional injuries were noted.
Officials say alcohol was not a factor.
President Donald Trump speaks before signing a National Manufacturing Day Proclamation in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Friday, Oct. 6, 2017. Carolyn Kaster AP Photo
This week, Eminem was randomly hit with the spirit to tell a bizarre story.
According to him, back in 2009/2010 at a MTV awards show, he was changing in his trailer, and right next to him was 50 Cent‘s trailer.
Inside 50 Cent’s trailer was Top Gun and Batman Forever star Val Kilmer, who supposedly was in full peeping Tom mode.
Through his window, Eminem said he caught Val catching a look at him naked. It’s a strange and also kind of hilarious tale if you let Eminem explain it…
Hmmm…
Well, Twitter definitely had something to say about the incident.
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LOS ANGELES (AP)  A former student is suing a Southern California community college and the football player convicted of raping her.
The woman's attorneys announced the lawsuit Monday against Cerritos College, the school's dean of student services and the now-former player, 22-year-old Kishawn Holmes.
The lawsuit, filed March 12 in Los Angeles County Superior Court, accuses Cerritos of admitting Holmes to the school and its football program despite knowing he was convicted of rape in 2014 when he was 17.
University spokeswoman Miya Walker says the school can't comment on pending litigation but that "we take the well-being of our students very seriously and have policies and procedures on student conduct."
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STILSON, Ga. (AP) - An emergency official in southeast Georgia says seven people are injured after a severe storm struck overnight near Statesboro.
Ted Wynn, emergency management director for Bulloch County, said a suspected tornado hit the rural community of Stilson at about 4 a.m. Thursday. He said three homes were completely destroyed and another was badly damaged.
No one was killed but seven people were taken to hospitals, mostly for cuts and abrasions caused by flying debris. Wynn said three people with the most serious injuries were taken to Savannah, 40 miles away, for medical treatment.
The damage occurred in a sparsely populated area about 15 miles southeast of Statesboro, home to Georgia Southern University.
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Members of a Ukrainian church in Winnipeg will observe Orthodox Christmas not from the pews but in the basement of their cathedral, as repairs continue on the badly burned house of worship. The Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Metropolitan Cathedral on Main Street and Redwood Avenue went up in flames in July.
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There’s no denying that Daenerys Targaryen (played by Emilia Clarke) is a born leader and that she’s got a pretty valid claim for the Iron Throne.
That said, she might have blown her best chance for the throne when she listened to Tyrion Lannister (Peter Dinklage) and opted not to attack King’s Landing.
Her slip-up was highlighted by a Game of Thrones fan on Reddit.
“One thing that confuses me in season seven was Dany's questionable decision not to fly right to Cersei and end that war before it started,” wrote Reddit user, We_The_Raptors.
“The reasoning we are given is that Tyrion/later Jon believe that burning King's Landing would kill thousands, but this logic is a strawman argument.”
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COPENHAGEN, DENMARK—According to a Science Nordic report, chicken and geese served as status symbols in Denmark during the Early and Late Roman Iron Age, ranging from the first through the fourth centuries A.D. Graves in Denmark from the period that contained hens also contained valuable artifacts, while expensive imported Roman goods were only found in graves that contained geese. “In the Roman Empire, hens and geese were a common burial gift, while in Denmark they were new and exotic species,” explained Anne Birgitte Gotfredsen of the Natural History Museum at the University of Copenhagen. Gotfredsen also pointed out that chicken and goose bones were not found among domestic waste. Geese were considered holy in Roman culture, added Mogens Bo Henriksen of Odense City Museums, because they represented the goddess Juno, who was married to Jupiter, the supreme god of the Roman pantheon. To read in-depth about Egyptian animal mummies, go to “Messengers to the Gods.”
Kick off Memorial Day weekend at a ball game with a team made up of U.S. military veterans.
Although unlike average baseball players, this team is special. Players of the LS Warriors National Amputee Baseball team have either suffered a loss of limb, partial limb, digits, eye, or serious limb deformities, according to a release. At least half of the players use a prosthesis.
The team has three games scheduled throughout the holiday weekend.
Saturday, May 26 at 9 a.m. at Canyon Springs High School vs. Las Vegas 55's
Saturday, May 26 at 12 p.m. at Canyon Springs High School vs. OC Dodgers
Sunday, May 27 at 10 a.m. at Durango High School vs. D Bat Angels
For more information, visit the team's Facebook page.
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WASHINGTON, March 30 Six environmental groups on Thursday filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration in a federal court in Montana to challenge its decision to approve construction of the controversial Keystone XL pipeline.
The groups said the State Department, which granted the permit needed for the pipeline to cross the Canada-U.S. border, relied on an "outdated and incomplete environmental impact statement" when making its decision earlier this month. (Reporting By Valerie Volcovici)
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The Safe Harbour Society will host its 11th annual Community Spring Feast May 12 at Fort Normandeau. (File photo by ADVOCATE staff)
A Red Deer non-profit organization will hold feast now that spring is finally here.
The Safe Harbour Society will host its 11th annual Community Spring Feast May 12 at Fort Normandeau from noon to 5 p.m.
There will be no disposables or styrofoam at the feast, which is being held to honour all the society’s relations. Attendees are asked to bring their own feast bag and anything else to make their day more comfortable.
For more information on the society, visit www.safeharboursociety.org.
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Ryan Adams recorded his 16th solo album, Prisoner, on the heels of his divorce. He channels heartbreak like no other and we're happy to welcome him back for a live session.
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Ahead of Thanksgiving weekend, Edmonton Manning MP Ziad Aboultaif offered his “thanks” to the first responders who stopped a man accused in the “terror incident” in Edmonton last month.
HONG KONG, March 19 (Reuters) - Country Garden, China’s largest property developer by sales, said on Monday it plans to spin-off its property services unit and list it in Hong Kong, three months after it suspended a plan to float in Shanghai.
The company said in December it had decided to withdraw its application for the Shanghai listing, over a year after it applied to the Chinese securities regulator, citing a change in government policies.
Country Garden said in a filing on Monday it has submitted a listing application to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, and it plans to float the property unit without raising fresh capital.
“The spin-off would allow CG Services to gain direct access to the capital markets for equity and/or debt financing to fund its existing operations and future expansion without reliance on the company, thereby accelerating its expansion and improving its operating and financial performance,” Country Garden said.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, 33, married earlier this month.
Now the former Suits actress has been named one of the “Women Shaping 2018” by the UK Vogue.
The list of 25 women nodded to Meghan, naming her as a “campaigning feminist.”
Meghan is the only royal to be named on the list, beating the likes of Kate Middleton, 36, and even the Queen, 91.
The magazine states of the Duchess of Sussex: “Her influence stretches far beyond the ceaseless coverage of her style – as a bi-racial campaigning feminist from America, she is helping to forge a new 21st-century identity for the monarchy.”
Today, it generates almost $500 billion of sales through 11,500 locations and a large online presence. More than 260 million customers passed through Wal-Mart's retailing doors last year.
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Without Google's permission, Burger King ended one of its television commercials with a statement designed to automatically cause Google Assistant devices to read a list of the Whopper's ingredients out loud. A lawsuit alleges Anheuser-Busch and one of its distributors impermissibly used a photo from a woman's Facebook page in promotional materials for the brewer's Natural Light beer.
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South Korean biopharmaceutical firm Celltrion Inc. said Tuesday that its biosimilar drug Truxima began selling in Britain following approval from a European regulator.
Starting earlier this month, Britain-based Napp Pharmaceuticals began distributing Celltrion's biosimilar to Roche's Mabthera at 50 hospitals in the country, Celltrion said.
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In February, the European Medicines Agency (EMA) accepted Celltrion's application to sell the antibody biosimilar which is used in the treatment of a number of diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, a type of leukemia."The first administration of Truxima was completed following the official launch," said a Celltrion official not to be named.With EMA approval, the biosimilar can also be sold in 28 European Union countries, as well as Norway, Iceland and Lichtenstein, company officials said.Biosimilars are officially approved copycat medicines developed after patents for the original biopharmaceuticals expire. (Yonhap)
GIRARD, Ohio (WKBN) – Brookfield and Girard are tied 7-7 late in the first quarter.
The Warriors took an early lead on Hayden Gibson’s 3-yard TD run to cap a 15-play drive.
Girard QB Mark Waid then answered with a 2-yard TD run to tie the contest at 7.
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Lewis Black’s current tour, The Joke’s on US Tour is coming to Seattle in January and they have recently released tickets to a second show!
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DENVER — An overturned semi truck has Pecos closed in both directions at Interstate 70.
The truck is leaking fuel, the Denver Police Department reported at 1:55 p.m.
The Denver Fire Department confirmed the semi was hauling dry cement.
It’s not clear what caused the incident or whether anyone was hurt.
We have a crew at the scene and are working to confirm more information.
A TORCHLIT procession accompanied the annual feeding of the rat in Halford last Tuesday night where once again the ritual throwing of cheese into the River Stour took place.
Local folklore has it that a giant rat lurks in the river but the story goes back to the time of the Vikings.
A Viking warlord called King Hal founded Halford in 888 but his reign was brought to an abrupt end when he was killed by a giant rat which had mutated in the river and had grown so big because it lived off dairy products cast in the river during the making of cheese.
Over the last 30 years Halford villagers have gathered on a riverbank next to the Stour and thrown bits of cheese into the water on the eighth day of the eighth month at eight o’clock.
Full story in this week’s Herald.
The Premier League has returned in thrilling style this weekend.
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MOTD Kickabout is on every Saturday morning at 7.45am on the CBBC channel.
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KNOXVILLE (WATE) – As many in East Tennessee wonder what will happen to health care coverage, a local group is working to make sure those who need medical care can get it.
The KAPPA Foundation is sponsoring a multicultural health fair on Saturday, June 17, from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Vine Middle School. All information and screenings are free, conducted by licensed clinicians and providers.
Romanian state-owned airline Tarom announced that, starting Tuesday night, it would move all its check-in desks in the new terminal of the Henri Coanda Airport (also known as the Otopeni Airport).
Thus, the airline will no longer have check-in desks in the airport’s old terminal, local News.ro reported.
“We expect an increased flow of passengers for the next period. Therefore, Tarom’s development trend has led to the desire to provide customers with optimum conditions both during the flight and on the ground, “the company said in a press release.
Tarom has around 20 check-in desks at the Otopeni Airport, the main airport of the Romanian capital.
The airline estimates it will return to profit this year, after ten consecutive years on a loss. It hopes to reach RON 1.5 billion (EUR 382 million) revenues and a gross profit of RON 27,000 (EUR 5,900), according to the budget launched into public debate by its majority shareholder, the Transport Ministry.
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× Family says father of 5 shot while getting sandwich on Summer Avenue
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The victim of a deadly shooting in Highland Heights early Wednesday morning was identified by family as a father of five and stepfather of two.
Carlos Nash, 41, was getting a sandwich from a barbecue food truck on Summer Avenue when he was caught in the crossfire of a shooting, family members said.
Police say they don’t know specifics of whether one group was firing or if there were two, as witnesses say.
Officers found Nash dead with gunshot wounds in a truck on Lamphier Avenue just after 2 a.m. Wednesday. Police believe the shooting happened several blocks away on Summer Avenue but he made his way over to Lamphier.
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — The New York Jets have re-signed backup linebacker Julian Stanford, three days after releasing him.
The team also announced Monday that cornerback Marcus Williams has signed his restricted free agent tender, worth $2.75 million.
Stanford played in nine games for the Jets last season, including three starts in place of the injured Darron Lee. The former Wagner College star, who has also spent time with Jacksonville, Detroit and Tampa Bay, had 28 tackles before finishing the season on injured reserve with an ankle injury.
Williams has a team-high eight interceptions over the past two seasons. He has started 14 games in three years with the Jets and is a possible replacement for Darrelle Revis in the starting secondary.
Williams was signed by Houston out of North Dakota State in 2014 before being cut during the preseason and signed to the Jets' practice squad.
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INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Vice President Mike Pence will attend Sunday’s Indianapolis Colts game, according to his office.
Sunday’s game against the San Francisco 49ers will feature the retiring of Peyton Manning’s No. 18 jersey. The game is set to start at 1 p.m.
Pence is scheduled to come to Indianapolis from Las Vegas, where he will participate in the mayor’s faith initiative unity prayer walk Saturday.
Pence will travel to California on Sunday to participate in a tax reform event and space council event.
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Eifert (back) is out for Sunday's game against the Bills, Geoff Hobson of the Bengals' official site reports.
With Eifert still sidelined, Tyler Kroft, who caught six passes for 68 yards and two touchdowns last Sunday, will continue to start at tight end for the Bengals in Week 5.
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Is the school changing the name from CSULB to LBSU? If so, what are students’ opinions on this? Find out more in this video! No matter the outcome, we’re still be known as The Beach!
As Super Bowl Sunday draws nigh, credit unions across the country are getting into the spirit in a variety of ways. Here’s just a small smattering of the different ways credit unions are celebrating the big game.
DETROIT, April 3 General Motors Co Chief Executive Mary Barra's salary, bonus and awards dropped more than 20 percent in 2016 because of one-time awards that boosted her salary the previous year, the company said in a regulatory filing on Monday.
According to the filing, Barra's total compensation for 2016 was $22.6 million, down from $28.6 million a year earlier. (Reporting By Nick Carey; Editing by Steve Orlofsky)
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A law enforcement official says what is believed to be an explosive device has been set off on Manhattan subway platform.
The explosion happened around 7:30 a.m. Monday. Details were still developing.
A person was arrested and has non-life-threatening injuries.
There was no immediate word of any other injuries.
The official spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly about the incident.
Passengers were evacuated as a precaution from the subway line where the explosion happened, near 40th Street and Eighth Avenue.
For at least five hours in the early parts of Saturday, a driver was stuck inside a wrecked vehicle on US-431.
Utica Fire Department Assistant Chief Daniel Matthews said the wreck happened sometime before 12 a.m. Saturday in the 6000 block of US-431. But the wrecked car wasn't seen until a farmer went to check on his fields early Saturday.
"Started to drive down into his field and he saw some paper and stuff which wasn't all that uncommon, but then it just kept getting thicker and thicker then he finally noticed the vehicle laying there on it's side," said Matthews. "Most everything in the vehicle had came out."
The Utica Fire Department along with the West Daviess County Fire department arrived to the accident at 5:15 a.m. The injured driver was pulled from the car and taken to a hospital, Matthews stated.
The driver was conscious and able to speak with first responders when they arrived.
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Out of the gate, the Houston Texans will address a big need in their secondary.The team will reportedly sign four-year pro Aaron Colvin to a deal, placing a young cornerback among the slew of veteran defensive backs.Colvin spent his entire career so far with the Texans' rivals Jacksonville Jaguars.Colvin was used mostly in nickel schemes for the Jags defense. For his career, Colvin, a former Oklahoma Sooner, has 138 tackles, five sacks, and one interception, which was earned in Jacksonville's wild card round win against the Bills this past playoffs.Reports state Colvin is signing on with Houston on a four-year deal.Houston struck out on other top free agent corners that include Malcolm Butler and Trumaine Johnson, who are expected to sign with the Titans and Jets, respectively.
LAKELAND, Fla. (WFLA) – A Lakeland man is in critical condition after police say he was hit by a car early Monday morning.
Police were called to U.S. Route 98 in Lakeland around 2:45 a.m. for the report of a pedestrian hit by a car.
According to investigators, 31-year-old John Riley was pulled over on the side of the road and was walking around trying to flag other drivers down. A car headed south on 98 swerved to avoid hitting him, but police say another car was unable to react, and hit Riley.
Riley was taken to Lakeland Regional Health Center, and is listed in critical condition.
At the time of the crash, investigators say Riley was in an area of the road not marked for pedestrians.
No charges have been filed at this time.
The investigation shut down the road for about three hours.
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SEOUL, April 6 Daily net trading in shares on South Korea's main stock exchange by three major categories of investors as of 0731 GMT, in billions of South Korean won (a negative figure indicates net selling): FOREIGNERS INSTITUTIONS RETAIL April 6 *-92.8 -119.6 168.5 ^April 5 -7.6 -167.2 128 April 4 -101.6 -123.5 179.4 April 3 -22.0 31.2 -59.3 March 31 25.7 32.9 -111.0 March 30 89.4 -169.2 65.6 March 29 -61.8 -26.4 36.8 March 28 20.7 -81.8 1.9 March 27 36.4 -104.7 16.7 March 24 -89.1 220.7 -186.8 March 23 52.6 18.2 -128.4 March 22 -96.2 -116.9 181.3 March 21 362.7 -189.9 -234.8 March 20 -84.8 -51.7 85.0 March 17 251.2 -210.4 -93.5 Month to date -224.0 -379.1 416.6 Year to date 5,228.4 -5,327.0 -2,269.7 * Foreign investors have been net sellers for four consecutive sessions, bringing their sales for the period to a net 224 billion won ($197.68 million) worth. ^ April 5 figures revised. ($1 = 1,133.1500 won) (Reporting by Suyeong Lee)
Kevin Lee Disappointed as He Misses Weight at UFC 216 (Video)
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Kevin Lee missed weight at the UFC 216 Official Weigh-in on Friday in Las Vegas.
After he stepped off the scale, tipping it at 156 pounds, Nevada State Athletic Commission executive director Bob Bennett explained the rules regarding Lee missing weight for a title fight.
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A Swiss city is using an ingenious system to deal with trash
A Swiss company is changing the way cities deal with trash by using a system of underground waste disposal.
Trash containers are stored below ground level. This not only increases capacity, but also gets rid of the smell and keeps the trash out of sight.
The best place to get fast internet in Australia might actually be Tasmania, with results from thousands of home broadband tests revealing the island state has the speediest connections.
Hobart residents had the fastest internet of all capital cities with an average download speed of 26.3Mbps, according to 10,300 national speed tests powered by Ookla through comparison website Finder.
Hobart leads capital cities with the fastest internet in Australia. Photo: Janie Barrett
Sydney was the second fastest capital city in the data with a 24.2Mbps average, while Melbourne and Brisbane recorded 23.4Mbps and 23.1Mbps respectively.
Adelaide's average speed was 21.4Mbps and Perth had the worst result at 19.1Mbps.
Location is one factor that affects speed, but the type of connection, provider and plan can all have an impact, Finder spokesman Angus Kidman said.
A squirrel eats an offering on the altar on New Year's Day at the Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine in Kamakura, near Tokyo, Sunday, Jan. 1. The temple, like many throughout Japan, was crowded over the New Year's weekend, with locals visiting to offer a prayer in hope of a fresh start in 2017.
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Air travel doesn’t always upset this little princess, though. She appreciated the fresh scent of the posy of flowers she was given as the Royal Fab 4 departed Warsaw, Poland in July 2017, and even took her first royal curtsy, per mom’s instruction, as they left.
Kosciusko will play host to the Region 4-4A girls and boys basketball tournament next week.
The tournament will feature teams from Caledonia, Houston, Leake Central, Louisville, and Noxubee County.
Both Whippet squads will be looking to defend their titles as both teams won the 2016 tournaments in Louisville.
However, the road will be slightly tougher for the Whippets this year.
Both teams are entering their respective tournaments as the #4 seed, which means both will have to win a first round game to secure a birth in the playoffs.
The tournament kicks off Tuesday, Feb. 14 at 4:00 with a girls game between Houston and Caledonia.
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Vala provides you a way to write C/GObject/GInterface code using a different syntax. Vala doesn’t require to develop a “core library” in order to provide its features. Its “compiler” is not a compiler, is a C code generator.
Vala can’t be compared with Rust, Go, Python, Java or C#, all of them provide their own “core library” in order to provide most of their features, allows you to create modules (like a library) to extend the language for their users consume. Their core generally is written in C, for very basic features, but almost in the language itself.
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SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCBD) — The Summerville Police Department is investigating following a “disturbing social media post” involving Summerville High School.
Officials say on Thursday, October 5, authorities were notified of the post. We’re told an incident could possibly occur next week.
“The police department, working with the school district, immediately began investigating and will continue to investigate the origin of the post as well as the credibility,” according to Dorchester District 2 spokeswoman Pat Rayor.
Summerville High and Dorchester District Two will continue to take every precaution to provide a safe learning environment, Raynor added.
We have reached out to the Summerville Police Department to learn more information.
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Last week, PBS broadcast "Birth of a Movement," a film about the battle between William Monroe Trotter, a firebrand African-American publisher born a few years after the end of the Civil War, and D. W. Griffith, the filmmaker responsible for the racist classic "Birth of a Nation." Trotter, a contemporary of W. E. B. Du Bois, was a Boston native and graduate of Harvard University, and an uncompromising advocate for racial equality, if a bit of a loose cannon.
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[BRIEFING.COM] Equity indices have slipped to fresh session lows in recent action as Fed Chair Janet Yellen takes questions at her post-decision press conference. The S&P 500 is down 0.3%. Seven of eleven sectors trade in negative territory going into the …
SAN BRUNO, Calif. -- The West Coast Conference has hired former Pac-12 executive Gloria Nevarez as the league's new commissioner.
The WCC announced Monday that Nevarez will replace Lynn Holzman and become the fourth full-time commissioner in conference history. Holzman left in January to become NCAA vice president for women's basketball.
Nevarez spent the last eight years with the Pac-12, where she served as the senior associate commissioner and senior woman administrator overseeing all Pac-12 championships with the exception of football.
Nevarez was the league's primary liason for men's basketball where she played a comprehensive role overseeing officiating, scheduling, television issues management, event management and the student-athlete experience.
Nevarez will be one of 10 female conference commissioners in Division I and the first Latin American woman to become a Division I commissioner.
President Donald Trump said Monday that he condemned the outbreak of violence in Charlottesville, Virginia. He explicitly denounced the Ku Klux Klan, white supremacists and neo-Nazis, describing them as repugnant.
“To anyone who acted criminally in this weekend’s violence… justice will be delivered,” the president said.
Trump called the events in Charlottesville an “egregious display of hatred, bigotry and violence.”
The president had faced criticism after he addressed the violence over the weekend. Trump said on Saturday that “many sides” were to blame but made no mention of white nationalists or neo-Nazis.
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WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – Kansas troopers on Monday stopped a vehicle traveling up to speeds of 100 to 120 mph on the Kansas Turnpike south of Wichita.
Troopers located the car traveling northbound around noon that was earlier reported stolen. While attempting to conduct a traffic stop with the vehicle, the driver fled, resulting in a chase.
“Initially, the vehicle pulled to the right and began to stop and then fled,” said Lt. John Lehnherr of the Turnpike Division of Highway Patrol.
Troopers successfully stopped the vehicle around the Haysville exit by using stop sticks to deflate the tires.
“The driver wasn’t able to negotiate the curve and the vehicle rolled,” said Lehnherr.
Lehnherr said once the vehicle came to a stop, two men exited and attempted to flee on foot. They were soon taken into custody by the pursuing officers.
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BRUSSELS, April 12 European Union regulators on Wednesday cleared U.S. car supplier Lear's takeover of the seats and metals business of Spain's Grupo Antolín-Irausa, saying it would still face sufficient competition.
"The Commission concluded that the proposed acquisition would not raise competition concerns given the parties' moderate combined market positions," the European Commission, which acts as the bloc's competition supervisor, said in a statement.
The deal includes 12 factories and two research and development centres in Europe and northern Africa. (Reporting by Robert-Jan Bartunek; Editing by Alastair Macdonald)
NAPERVILLE, Ill. (AP) — A northern Illinois man wrongfully convicted for killing his mother-in-law in the 1990s now seeks a monetary settlement from the state.
William Amor was found guilty for a 1995 murder based on his confession that he lit a vodka-soaked newspaper on fire to burn down the Naperville condo where his mother-in-law lived. The Naperville Sun reports Amor spent two decades in prison before the conviction was overturned.
His legal team successfully argued it's impossible to ignite vodka-soaked newspaper. They also say police coerced a confession through abusive interrogation techniques.
The 62-year-old will appear in a DuPage County courtroom in June to ask for $200,000 and for a certificate of innocence.
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Bridgewater Associates LP, the world’s largest hedge-fund firm, has won approval to sell investment products to institutional and high-net-worth investors in China.
Bridgewater (China) Investment Management Co., a Shanghai-based unit of the U.S. firm, obtained a license on June 29 to be a private fund manager, according to the Asset Management Association of China, a quasiofficial body. It has six months to launch its first onshore investment fund.
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Warriors swingman Andre Iguodala will not play in Monday night’s Game 7 against the Rockets due to a leg injury, head coach Steve Kerr told reporters.
LONDON Britain aims to reach an agreement on its future relationship with the European Union within the two years set out under Article 50 of the bloc's Lisbon Treaty, Prime Minister Theresa May said on Wednesday.
"It is our aim to deliver a smooth and orderly Brexit, reaching an agreement about our future partnership by the time the two-year Article 50 process has concluded," May told parliament.
She said she hoped there would then be a "phased process of implementation" in which both sides prepare for the new arrangements.
May also acknowledged there would be consequences for Britain in leaving the bloc and said she wanted to forge the closest possible security relationship with the EU.
(Reporting by Kylie MacLellan; editing by Stephen Addison)
A construction worker died after he fell from the 15th floor of a building at a construction site at the corner of Sanciangko and Leon Kilat Streets in Cebu City Monday afternoon.
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Revfiel Soco, a resident of Consolacion town, suffered from severe wounds in his head.
Based on initial investigation of the Cebu City Homicide Section, the victim was in charge of the water proofing but went up to the 15th floor of the under-construction building without the permission of his supervisor.
Investigators have yet to determine how Soco fell.
The victim reportedly hit the galvanized iron installed that served as debris protector before hitting the cement delivery truck parked in Sanciangko Street.
Soco was brought to the hospital but was declared dead on arrival.
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Our film critic Stephanie Cooke takes a look at this film about a boy enjoying small town life…with a very big secret.
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Officials are searching for a missing kayaker in Newburyport, Massachusetts, Monday morning.
The Coast Guard says the search began around 1 a.m. with a 29-foot boat, a helicopter crew and a Casa plane crew.
The search was suspended until first light around 7:30 a.m.
No details on the missing person have been released.
Documentary The Observer Makala review – slow-burning documentary 3 / 5 stars The demands of a Congolese charcoal maker’s job don’t make for a fascinating film ‘Wordless journey’: Kabwita in Makala.
This immersive, slow-burning documentary about a Congolese charcoal maker finds poetry in the punishing, monotonous graft of one man’s trade. Twenty-eight-year-old Kabwita lives in Kolwezi, some 50km from “town”, where he must trek (goods strapped precariously to a pushbike) to sell the charcoal that he has stripped and smoked himself.
Kabwita’s wordless journey is emotionally involving, helped along by Emmanuel Gras’s dizzying camera, which captures the dusty browns of the dirt roads and the pulsing blue of a hot, cloudless sky. Yet it’s hard to know what exactly it is about this work (or, indeed, this man) that the film finds compelling, beyond its inherent physical strain.
KENNESAW, Ga. — James Scott hit 5 3-pointers and totalled 30 points as Kennesaw State picked up its second win over USC Upstate in eight days, this time posting a 93-69 rout in the Atlantic Sun Conference rematch on Saturday.
A week ago Anthony Wilson hit the game-winner with 1.4 seconds left for an 81-80 win at Spartanburg.
The Spartans led at intermission, 37-36 after Deion Holmes scored on a layup with :02 left. Mike Cunningham scored at the basket for a 44-43 USC Upstate lead three minutes into the second half, but the Owls responded with a 13-0 run fueled by a Jordan Jones dunk that put Kennesaw State up by 12, 56-44.
Nick Masterson finished with 17 points for the Owls (7-17, 3-6), with Tyler Hooker adding 14.
Members of the Point Pleasant Bike Trail Committee will be installing outdoor exercise equipment at Harmon Park, with equipment being paid for through a "Try-This WV" mini-grant. The PPBT was awarded nearly $1,000 to build at least six pieces of equipment to provide the beginnings of an outdoor gym in the center of Point Pleasant.
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Watson Reminds Super Bowl Champ Of Warren Moon Former Oakland Raiders great Cliff Branch joined In the Loop and gave his thoughts on Deshaun Watson and the latest with the Raiders.
Keidel: Has Mayweather Really Lost A Step?During a recent sit-down with Stephen A Smith, Mayweather mused over his upcoming fight, and made some unusually self-effacing assertions. Most notably, that he's lost a step and that McGregor is not only the younger man, but also larger and stronger. So, says Mayweather, this is the first time his foe as the edge, at least on paper.
The 11th annual Pulse Art and Technology Festival is back in Savannah this weekend, bringing together traditionally different concepts at the Jepson Center.
Artists have used different technology - new tools and new ideas to bring interactive art to life.
There are new video games, 3D art, and even a dinosaur heads you can blow into to hear what they would have sounded like.
Organizers say this exhibit is all about being interactive with art - rather than the typical look but don't touch scenario.
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Stunning contemporary Deck House blends harmoniously into a scenic hillside setting. Perfect as a serene year-round sanctuary or a fabulous getaway. Special features include vaulted ceilings, custom and soffit lighting, walls of windows, skylights and Australian Cyprus floors which all add architectural interest. The master bath has a wall of one-way glass. Decks on both levels overlook the beautifully landscaped property with gunite pool, specimen gardens, pathways, plantings, and a spring fed pond which are all protected by deer fencing. The circular driveway is heated during cold seasons to melt snow and ice. This meticulously cared for property is located minutes to the village, restaurants, schools and highway.
I am writing this letter to support the Morobe Executive Council’s resolutions to tell Government that the people must vote for the LLG presidents.
I agree with the Morobe Executive Council because if people can vote for our national leaders and Local Level Government ouncilors then they can vote for the LLG presidents.
Let it be the people’s choice.
When councilors vote for presidents they will be creating more problems. There might even be lobbying and bribery.
Let the people choose the person the fell will best work for their interest.
Most of the Papua New Guineans will support the Morobe Executives Council’s resolutions which the Government should consider.
Watson Bayam, Via email
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The new building has been constructed over a total area of more than 11, 000 square metres donated by Suhail Bahwan Group. -ONA The new building has been constructed over a total area of more than 11, 000 square metres donated by Suhail Bahwan Group.
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A central Iowa man died at a state park on New Year’s Day.
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a report of a 63-year-old Ames man who died Sunday after a fall at Ledges State Park south of Boone.
Reportedly, the man fell approximately 60 feet from an overlook off the Lost Lake Trail at about 11:15 a.m.
He was airlifted out of the park to Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines and was pronounced dead on arrival.
The man was part of an annual group hike event at the park. The name of the individual is being withheld until all family members are notified.
By Pat Powers, KQWC, Webster City
Aug 8 (Reuters) - AEGON NV:
* Aegon to Sell Unirobe meeùs Groep
* ‍HAS AGREED TO SELL UNIROBE MEEÙS GROEP (UMG) TO AON GROEP NEDERLAND FOR EUR 295 MILLION​
* ‍DIVESTMENT WILL LEAD TO A BOOK GAIN OF APPROXIMATELY EUR 180 MILLION​
* ‍TRANSACTION IS EXPECTED TO RESULT IN AN INCREASE OF SOLVENCY II CAPITAL OF APPROXIMATELY EUR 225 MILLION​
* DEAL ‍WILL IMPROVE SOLVENCY II RATIO OF AEGON NETHERLANDS BY AN ESTIMATED 6%-POINTS​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
A man aged in his 80s has become the third Victorian to die from Listeria, caused by eating contaminated rockmelon.
BHOPAL: The job opportunities in Green business are indefinite, claimed principal secretary of science and technology department Manu Shrivastava stating that the state has generated new jobs by increasing capacity of renewable energy from 500 megawatt in 2012 to 3500 megawatt in 2017. He also spoke about the biggest solar plant to be installed in Rewa.
Shrivastava was speaking at the inauguration function of two-day national seminar on Green Jobs and Business Opportunities at Rabindranath Tagore University on Monday. The seminar was jointly organized by association for green industries and services and university.
Varsity Chancellor Santosh Chaubey called upon the delegates to promote green energy for pollution free environment.
Williams Cos. (WMB, WPZ) is denied a key water quality permit by the state of New York for its Northeast Supply Enhancement natural gas pipeline project, similar to the state's denials of the same permit to two other gas pipelines in recent years.
The New York Department of Environmental Conservation says it denied the permit to the 400M cf/day project "without prejudice" because WMB's application materials were incomplete and an ongoing environmental review may result in changes to the project.
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission last month issued a favorable draft environmental impact statement for the project.
The same regulator two years ago denied a water quality permit to WMB's Constitution pipeline, saying the application failed to address significant water quality impacts, and last year denied a water permit to National Fuel Gas' Northern Access project, saying its construction technique would block the flow of streams.
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Update: 6:21PM SCHOOLS like Ratu Kadavulevu School (RKS), Queen Victoria School (QVS), Ratu Sukuna Memorial School (RSMS) and Saint Joseph Secondary School (SJSS) are the determining factors in who gets to win the 2017 Coke games.
FIJI Association of Sports and National Olympic Committee (FASANOC) and Athletics Fiji president Joseph Rodan said the three schools could really play a huge role in who gets to win the upcoming games.
�I think Natabua could pull through but even RKS, RSMS and QVS have got some good athletes who have clocked some good times and have been coached by qualified athletics Fiji coaches and these athletes could come and take medals away from the bigger schools which could cause a big upset in who is going to win in the boys division,� Rodan said.
He said SJSS would be a determining factor in who wins the girls title which would be heavily contested by Adi Cakobau School and Jasper Williams High School (JWHS).
By BILL BARROW and KIM CHANDLER
Associated Press
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) – Republican Roy Moore and Democrat Doug Jones are making their final pushes ahead of Tuesday’s special Senate election in Alabama.
Jones and Democrats are framing the election as a way for Alabama to reject its history of politicians with baggage that hampers the state.
Republicans say its about keeping a conservative hold on Alabama and not giving Democrats any opportunity to derail President Donald Trump’s agenda before the 2018 midterms.
In truth, the matchup is a mix of Alabama’s history and the partisan divides plaguing Washington.
Jones says it would be disastrous to elect Moore after the former judge was accused of sexual misconduct with teenage girls. Moore denies the charges.
Moore and other Republicans say Jones would be a puppet of liberal Democratic leaders out of step with Alabama.
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This refers to “PSBs: Buck passing between RBI and MoF” by Debashis Basu (March 19). The buck stops at the doors of “we the people”. The concluding paragraph of the article points to the absence of pressure on those who have power and responsibility to prevent corrupt and unethical practices in governance, to exercise the power with responsibility and without fear or favor. The (RBI) Governor in his March 14 speech accepted the responsibility and assured action to overhaul the system.
On different occasions, the previous RBI governors have aired discomfort about dual control of the public sector banks. It is not even the government, but the lower level babus in the Ministry of Finance who feel that they “own” the financial sector and create roadblocks in the smooth functioning of supervisory and regulatory bodies including the RBI.
The American University in Cairo held its midyear graduation commencement ceremonies yesterday that witnessed the graduation of 528 bachelor's degree candidates, of whom 80 graduated with honors, 75 with high honors and 69 with highest honors. Master's degrees were awarded to 201 candidates at the graduate commencement and three students received a doctorate degree.
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David Yeom was raised by a single mom in East Los Angeles, and trips to the local dollar store were both a necessity and a “treasure hunt,” he says.
Now Mr. Yeom runs Hollar Inc., which he says is an online version of a dollar store. Many items sell for $1, the median price is $5, and nothing costs more than $10.
Mr. Yeom, who used to run...
Youth members of First Presbyterian Church of New Canaan recently spent a week at the Providence Rescue Mission on a mission trip.
They helped install a wooden floor for the sanctuary, painted and prepared a kiosk to be used as Holy Smokes BBQ, a place for residents to gain job experience and work. The youths also helped bag and sort groceries at the mission’s youth pantry.
Providence Rescue Mission provides an overnight stay, shower and food for around 50 to 75 men and 50 women nightly. It also has a year-long rehabilitation program to help people get back on their feet.
February 3, 2017 - A longstanding program run by the New York State Department of Health is helping people with asthma achieve better health, while also saving money and improving household conditions, according to three newly published studies by the NYSDOH and the National Center for Healthy Housing in Columbia, MD. Research looking at the New York State Healthy Neighborhoods Program shows the program helps improve health outcomes for people with asthma while lowering the overall cost of their care and helping them eliminate or reduce household hazards that impact health and safety.
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Sandoval applauds Trump plan to combat opioid abuse
CARSON CITY — Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval today praised President Donald Trump on his plans to combat opioid abuse.
“Nevada has and continues to aggressively combat the prescription drug abuse epidemic. and today’s announcement complements our state’s effort,” he said.
In a prepared statement, Sandoval said Trump’s plan would help Nevada get the critical resources to fight the problem. He did not comment on Trump’s call for the death penalty for some drug dealers.
Trump also proposed an educational program to reduce the demand for drugs, medical treatment for drug users, more research into alternatives to opioids and increasing border patrols.
CNBC's Wilfred Frost takes a look at the executive compensation figures for banking CEOs in 2017.
Ole Miss quarterback Shea Patterson visited Michigan on Saturday. He made his departure from Oxford official on Monday
Shea played 7 games with the Rebels in 2017 before suffering a torn PCL. At the time of his injury, Patterson led the SEC in passing yards. He finished 5th in the conference with 2,259 passing yds and 17 TD.
Before injury sidelined him for the season, Ole Miss QB Shea Patterson averaged the third-highest yards per touchdown pass at 33.1 yards. pic.twitter.com/KHpuoHh1iA — PFF College Football (@PFF_College) November 17, 2017
Shea fills a big need for Big Blue at quarterback. Van Jefferson and Deontay Anderson also visited Michigan on Saturday. They’re expected to follow Patterson to the Wolverines.
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Hiplife artiste, Patapaa seems to have found himself a new beautiful white girlfriend during his holiday relaxation in Europe.
It looks as though Patapaa is really enjoying himself during his stay in Europe. According to reports, he also came with the intention to shoot a music video for one of his songs.
We wish him all the best.
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Fowlerville Man Heading To Trial In Fatal Crash
June 14, 2017
A Fowlerville man has been bound over for trial in connection to an October crash that killed a 10-year-old boy.
50-year-old Robert Earl Wilson was charged with one count of operating a vehicle under the influence causing death and three counts of operating a vehicle under the influence causing incapacitating injuries. He waived an exam Tuesday in 66th District Court in Corunna and was bound over to Shiawassee County Circuit Court to face trial.
The charges stem from the October 9th incident on Fowlerville Road, north of Lovejoy Road in Antrim Township. According to the Shiawassee County Sheriff’s Department, Wilson was driving northbound when his minivan crossed the center line and hit a car carrying a family of four from Byron. A 10-year-old Fowlerville Community School student was killed in the crash. His parents were hospitalized with injuries ranging from severe to critical. The boy’s sister was also injured. (JK)
Authorities: 4 killed at home in apparent murder-suicide
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Authorities in South Carolina say four people were found dead in a home in what appears to be a murder-suicide.
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher said in a news release that the dead — a man, a woman and their two children — were found Sunday around 8 p.m. Fisher says it's believed all four died of gunshot wounds.
In a tweet from a verified Twitter account, the Lexington County Sheriff's Department said the deaths appear to be a murder-suicide and the investigation is ongoing.
Fisher identified the dead as 26-year-old Marissa Hope Reynoso and two of her children, 4-year-old Elijah Chavez and 1-year-old Ezra Chavez. Also dead was 25-year-old Jorge Luis Chavez, who's believed to be the father of the two children.
Classically trained flutist Holly Hofmann was influenced by her father, a fine jazz guitarist. At age five, she chose the flute because she could carry it to play music with him. Hofmann has taken the flute from the orchestra to the jazz stand, making her mark with a bluesy style all her own. In this session from 2002, bassist Darek Oles joins Hofmann and host Marian McPartland to perform a set including "You and the Night and the Music" and "Bohemia After Dark."
Originally broadcast in the spring of 2002.
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Aug 13 (Gracenote) - Results and standings from the Slovak championship matches on Sunday Sunday, August 13 Slovan Bratislava 1 DAC Dunajska Streda 1 Saturday, August 12 AS Trencin 1 FK Zeleziarne Podbrezova 1 Ruzomberok 0 Spartak Trnava 2 MFK Zemplin Michalovce 0 1.FC Tatran Presov 1 Zilina 7 FK Senica 1 Friday, August 11 Nitra 1 ViOn Zlate Moravce 0 Standings P W D L F A Pts 1 Spartak Trnava 4 4 0 0 7 2 12 ------------------------- 2 Nitra 4 3 1 0 6 0 10 3 Slovan Bratislava 4 2 2 0 9 4 8 ------------------------- 4 DAC Dunajska Streda 4 2 2 0 5 3 8 ------------------------- 5 ViOn Zlate Moravce 4 2 0 2 5 4 6 6 1.FC Tatran Presov 4 2 0 2 5 11 6 7 Ruzomberok 4 1 1 2 6 5 4 8 AS Trencin 4 1 1 2 5 6 4 9 FK Zeleziarne Podbrezova 4 1 1 2 3 4 4 10 Zilina 4 1 0 3 9 7 3 11 MFK Zemplin Michalovce 4 0 1 3 0 3 1 ------------------------- 12 FK Senica 4 0 1 3 3 14 1 1: Champions League preliminary round 2-3: Europa League preliminary round 4: Europa League depending on domestic cup 12: Relegation
Few people of a certain era in Dallas, and indeed in many cities across the nation, could say they did not know of Juanita Jewel Shanks Craft. Her larger-than-life identity was as a Dallas-based national NAACP leader and local civil rights stalwart.
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In this 2017 file photo, Harris Teeter welcomes shoppers to its new Sedgefield Shopping Center location in the Historic South End neighborhood of Charlotte. A former longtime Harris Teeter worker was sentenced to a year and a day in federal prison this week after admitting she stole nearly $78,000 from the grocer’s employee-assistance foundation. Charlotte Observer file photo
Merck CEO Kenneth Frazier said Monday that he would step down from one of President Trump’s advisory panels, citing “a responsibility to take a stand against violence and extremism” days after a series of racist demonstrations erupted into violence.
Missing the sounds of WYLA’s Vintage Country hour with Roger Bellow? Head to the downtown Charleston County Public Library auditorium on Wed. June 6 for your fix.Roger Bellow’s Drifting Troubadours will present the Vintage Country Hillbilly Time Machine, a special old-time country concert with the whole gang: Bellow, John Spell, Bob Sacks, and Riley Hart.And time machines they are. Last year, Mayor John Tecklenberg declared June 21 John Spell Day in honor of the musician’s deep-seeded roots in the local country tradition, as you can read about here An Old Town School of Folk Music graduate (1959), Bellow was inducted last year into the Lowcountry Music Hall of Fame. He was also a 1995 recipient of the S.C. Folk Heritage Award for Early Country Music.Between all the band members, there’s plenty of history to regale listeners with.Wednesday’s performance starts at 3 p.m. and is free to the public.
The Greater Cincinnati Foundation and The Enquirer co-hosted the 49th Annual Women of the Year. The sold-out event took place in late October at the Hyatt Regency. Over 800 guests celebrated 10 women who have demonstrated commitment to their communities as recipients of the awards.
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FORT COLLINS — A site near the MAX bus rapid transit line won’t be used for apartments after all, according to a report in the Fort Collins Coloradoan.
Two developers had proposed apartments on the site north of Whole Foods at 2105 and 2111 S. College Ave. Those plans raised concerns about parking.
The property’s new owner, a group led by Luke McFetridge, now says that the buildings on the site will be kept largely intact but be renovated to accommodate businesses on the sites.
McFetridge bought the properties in March for $1.6 million, according to the Coloradoan report. He plans to find tenants that will complement each other — in terms of the businesses they conduct and the hours that they draw customers.
Jonah Hill and his younger sister Beanie Feldstein had a day of family bonding!
The 33-year-old actor and the 24-year-old actress, who recently starred in Lady Bird, were spotted while out and about on Monday (December 11) in New York City.
The duo stopped at several stores in SoHo, including Cuyana, where they did some holiday shopping.
Earlier that day, Beanie‘s flick Lady Bird was nominated for several Golden Globes.
The film is up for Best Picture, Best Screenplay and star Saoirse Ronan is up for Best Actress!
Congratulations Beanie and Saoirse!
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Pico Holdings Inc:
* Pico Holdings Inc reports 8.8 percent passive stake in Century Communities Inc as of August 4, 2017 - SEC filing Source text: (bit.ly/2wKjL4r)
It’s Super Bowl weekend as the venerable New England Patriots take on the Philadelphia Eagles. It is a weekend of Super Bowl parties filled with snack food and family fun. Inside your weekend News find some last minutes recipes for your guests, along with a slate of fun facts about the Super Bowl. See pages 5B and 10B.
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1:46 Hall of Famer Chris Pronger returns to the ice for Winter Classic Alumni Game
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Beverly Hills police are investigating a burglary that occurred in John Stamos' pregnant fianceé Caitlin McHugh's hotel room.
A statement from the department said McHugh, 31, reported that the incident took place on Friday evening. Her Beverly Hills Hotel room was unoccupied at the time, police said. They said a preliminary investigation suggests that a person accessed the room by unknown means and removed several items of jewelry valued at approximately $165,000.
The suspect remains at large and the investigation continues.
The burglary took place more than three months after Stamos, best known for playing Uncle Jesse on Full House and Fuller House, and McHugh got engaged in Disneyland.
Toyota to recall all 2,800 Mirai fuel cell cars on the road
TOKYO, Feb 15 (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp said on Wednesday it was recalling all of the roughly 2,800 zero-emission Mirai cars on the road due to problems with the output voltage generated by their fuel cell system.
Toyota said that under unique driving conditions, such as if the accelerator pedal is depressed to the wide open throttle position after driving on a long descent while using cruise control, there was a possibility the output voltage generated by the fuel cell boost converter could exceed the maximum voltage.
To date, Toyota has sold about 2,840 Mirai cars in Japan, the United States and some markets in Europe, as well as the United Arab Emirates.
Toyota dealers will update the fuel cell system software at no cost to the customer, it said. The process will take about half an hour, it said.
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Finance ministers and central bankers of G-20 countries are meeting in Argentina at a summit that has been eclipsed by growing concerns over U.S. President Donald Trump's import tariffs on steel and aluminum and the potential of a trade war.
Officials are also discussing issues including infrastructure development and the technology behind cryptocurrencies during the two-day meeting that began Monday in the Argentine capital.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin, European Central Bank President Mario Draghi and International Monetary Fund head Christine Lagarde are among those attending the summit in Buenos Aires.
It is the first of five meetings by finance ministers and central bankers scheduled in advance of a main G-20 meeting in Argentina that will be held Nov. 30-Dec 1.
"It is a state law, municipalities can do it but the insurance company just doesn't want us to do it," Smith said. Mayor Rudy Rooks said he received a phone call from Norforlk Southern Railroad on Tuesday expressing an interest in closing the railroad crossing at Almon St. and Oxford St. "There's no gates there, just warning lights, the highway department did a traffic count and low traffic comes through there, it's a very rough crossing," Rooks said.
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OKANOGAN – The Okanogan River has been reopened to recreation and other activities, lifting the Sheriff’s order that closed the river on May 15, 2018 due to flooding issues.
“Thank you to all the citizens that complied with the river closure,” said Maurice Goodall, director of Okanogan County Emergency Management.
The sheriff’s office advises people who are planning a trip to the river to remember there may be some areas that the banks were undercut due to the flooding and the river is still flowing swiftly with unseen debris.
The sheriff had ordered the river closed earlier this month due to the extremely high flow and ongoing flooding issues halting boating, swimming or any other activity involving the swollen river.
Step inside this tastefully renovated beach home located near the bay and Lincoln Road. From the beginning of the driveway and courtyard, you are surrounded by peaceful greenery. Perfect location in the heart of SOBE. This home is stunning inside and out with an efficiently designed layout. Modernly designed gourmet kitchen with stainless steel galore. Close to Whole Foods, Sunset Harbor and expressways. This home is for sale and rent.
Turner led the charge for the Dodgers' offense on Sunday, going 2-for-4 with a pair of home runs and four RBI in a 6-4 win over San Diego.
The 32-year-old went deep twice in the same game for the second time this week, bringing his season total up to 17. After a slow start to the season in terms of power, it appeared that Turner wouldn't be able to match the career-high of 27 homers he set last year, but a strong second half has resurrected fantasy owners' hopes of a repeat in that department. His impressive .346/.436/.573 triple slash is proving that 2016's breakout was no fluke.
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Many Downtown Scranton roads closed ahead of Tuesday's fireworks
Senator honors Vietnam-era veterans at Scranton ceremony SCRANTON — For 30 or so Vietnam-era veterans gathered in the city Monday, pins presented by a U.S. senator served as a simple yet, in some cases, long-overdue salute from a grateful nation. (read more)
Kids sought in pizzeria fireworks prank NANTICOKE — A group of juveniles lit off fireworks inside a Nanticoke pizza restaurant Sunday, filling the business with smoke and clearing it of customers, the business owner said. (read more)
Water rates to drop Pennsylvania American Water joins two other regional utilities in passing savings from the new federal tax law to its customers. (read more)
Kluber owns a career record of 5-1 in seven career starts against the New York Yankees with a 1.80 ERA (10ER/50.0IP). He went 2-0 with a 1.59 (3ER/17.0IP) ERA in two starts vs. the Yankees this season.
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The country has let foreign companies including fashion chain H&M set up factories in a push to change the economic focus from agriculture to manufacturing.
WARSAW - Ethiopia is not yet ready for foreign investments in its telecoms and banking sectors, but is interested in developing its manufacturing, Ethiopian President Mulatu Teshome Wirtu said on Tuesday.
The country, which has one of the last state telecoms monopolies on the continent, has let foreign companies including fashion chain H&M set up factories in a decade-long push to change the economic focus from agriculture to manufacturing.
“Ethiopia is not ready yet for accepting investments in telecoms and finance,” Mulatu said during a joint news conference with his Polish counterpart Andrzej Duda.
“Our priority is manufacturing sector. Ethiopia opens door broadly for investments in manufacturing sectors such as textiles, skin products, pharmaceuticals, food processing, and agriculture,” Mulatu said.
Carlos Santana says he was only trying to congratulate Adele on her big night at the Grammys when he said Beyonce “is very beautiful to look at” but “not a singer, singer.”
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Santana told the Australian Associated Press that Adele can “sing, sing.” He said Adele “doesn’t bring all the dancers and props, she can just stand there and she just stood there and sang the song and that’s it, and this is why she wins.”
Santana clarified his stance on Facebook Tuesday , writing that his “intent was to congratulate Adele” and that his comment about Beyonce “was regretfully taken out of context.” He adds that he has “the utmost respect” for Beyonce.
Adele beat out Beyonce for the top awards during Sunday’s ceremony.
Anderson scored 11 points (4-4 FG, 2-2 3PT, 1-4 FT) to go with one rebound, one assist and one steal in 12 minutes during Friday's 103-97 win against Miami.
In his last six games, Anderson has chipped in 9.3 points in 19.3 minutes per night. However, on Friday, the guard was a super efficient 4-of-4 from the floor, including 2-of-2 from beyond the arc, in only 12 minutes of playing time. As of late, Anderson has shot a solid 60.0 percent on 5.8 shots per game in his last six contests. With Philadelphia rumored to be shopping for a guard on the trade market, Anderson's latest increase in production may be short lived. However, if the deadline passes and no deal is made, his value from the bench may only increase as he gets mores playing time.
× Ex-crewman says cause of Seattle-based crab boat’s sinking in Bering Sea may never be known
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The brother of a crewman aboard a crab boat missing and presumed sunk in the Bering Sea says it’s likely no one will ever know what went wrong.
Dylan Hatfield says a number of factors probably contributed to a capsizing Saturday morning of the 98-foot crab boat Destination with six crewmen on board.
Hatfield spent parts of seven seasons on the boat, and when he left, he was replaced by his brother, 36-year-old Darrik Seibold.
Hatfield says the boat may have iced up from sea spray freezing in 20-degree temperatures. He says a pump may have failed in tanks that hold water and help stabilize the ship in rough water.
Crew members disappeared without sending out a mayday call. Hatfield says that likely means the boat sank quickly.
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc. is getting out of one of America’s oldest companies: General Electric Co.
The billionaire investor’s firm sold 10.6 million GE shares in the second quarter, a stake that would have been worth an estimated $315 million as of June 30, according to a regulatory filing. Berkshire received most of the shares in 2013 after the investor lent roughly $3 billion to GE in October 2008 during the depths...
CRANSTON, R.I. (WPRI) — Mayor Allan Fung will take the oath for the fourth time to be inaugurated Monday night as Cranston’s chief executive. The ceremony, at 7 p.m. at Cranston High School West, will also include the swearing-in of city council and school committee members.
Fung won reelection in November over Democratic challenger Michael Sepe. He was first elected to the mayor’s office in 2008. Two years ago, he came in second to Gina Raimondo in a campaign for Rhode Island’s governor.
Fung served two 2-year terms before the city charter was changed to make mayoral terms four years. He has been re-elected twice since then.
Just before Thanksgiving, Mayor Fung told Eyewitness News plans for his final term included maintaining infrastructure, making sure schools, city buildings, and roadways are in the best condition they can be, continuing to watch the city’s finances, and helping to improve local businesses.
Yesterday (May 30) one of Patong’s lifeguard posted pictures on his personal facebook. The photos showed a damaged lifesaving equipment storage box.
The head of Patong lifeguards, Somprasong Sangchart, says, “Someone has destroyed the storage box near Loma Park on Tuesday (May 29) but everything is still inside the box. I discovered this yesterday morning.”
“This is not the first time that lifesaving equipment storage boxes have been damaged. Sometimes first aid equipment is stolen. There are nine lifesaving equipment storage boxes along Patong beach.”
“We want people who are damaging the storage boxes to stop. The equipment is needed to save people’s lives. We also want relevant offices to provide a budget for a more permanent lifeguard station and storage. So we can stay on beaches at all times and don’t have leave the beach to avoid rain or sunshine. We can also keep live saving equipment at these stations.”
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Zurich’s police force have begun testing body cameras, in an effort to prevent altercations with officers. (SRF/swissinfo.ch)
In Switzerland, the use by police of video cameras is restricted to tasks such as traffic monitoring or crowd control, especially during demonstrations or sporting events.Since January 1, some police officers in Zurich have begun wearing small cameras. These body cams can be attached to an officer’s helmet, glasses, shoulder or chest.
The pilot project is part of a wider plan by local authorities to curb attacks on police officers that have risen sharply in the past few years. The hope is that the cameras will prevent attacks or at least gather evidence to aid in the prosecution of offenders.
However, the use of body cameras is controversial since their success preventing violence has been called into doubt.
The pilot project runs for two years.
"We'll make sure our customers are taken care of and we offer whole sale prices to all the different businesses. We have fast delivery and we get deliveries two to three times a day.
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Emergency services dealt with a collision on the A49 between Sundorne Island and the Preston Island in Shrewsbury this evening.
The collision happened near the Preston Island at around 5.45pm and involved two cars and a motorbike.
West Mercia Police and West Midlands Ambulance attended the collision along with three fire appliances from Shrewsbury and an operations officer.
Fire crews worked to make the vehicles safe and assisted police and ambulance crews at the scene.
The road has since reopened.
By Martha B. Jacob –
In recognition of a commitment to quality and an ongoing dedication to the learning and development of children, the Ripley Elementary Pre-K Program has received a Five-Star Step Up To Quality Award from the state of Ohio.
Step Up To Quality is Ohio’s rating system for learning and development programs. Participating programs can earn a one to five star rating.
“I am very proud of our preschool teachers and aides.,” said Ripley-Union-Lewis-Huntington School Superintendent, James Wilkins.
“Preschool provides the foundation of learning for all students, and the future is bright for RULH students due to the solid foundation being nurtured and developed in our preschool.
Ah, bless. Fake news isn’t getting it at its own way. An update on Ukip’s problem with libel:
UKIP could be wound up as a political party within a fortnight after a judge ordered it to pay a crippling £175,000 bill in legal costs for libelling three Labour MPs.
The pro-Brexit party is now facing bankruptcy in the wake of the ruling by Mr Justice Warby on Monday that it had to pay the bill within two weeks.
UKIP MEP Jane Collins falsely accused Labour’s three Rotherham MPs of covering up the town’s sex abuse scandal before the last election…
Although UKIP was not deemed responsible for Collins’ remarks, the High Court ruled last month that the party taken an “deliberate” decision not to settle the case before the 2017 general election. [Huffington Post]
OAKLAND (KRON) — A man is in the hospital after a shooting early Monday morning in Oakland, according to Oakland Police Department.
The shooting was reported around 2:10 a.m. in the 7300 block of Bancroft Ave., police said.
Police say there were two victims, both men, but only one was taken to the hospital.
He is now in stable condition.
No information regarding suspects was released.
No further details are available at this time.
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SOCKS APPEAL: This week's Star Pet is Socks. Owner Kirsty Layzell, of Legerton Drive, Clacton, said: "She brightens up my days, seeing her as she comes running over for a cuddle and breakfast in the morning." Send your Star Pets to cf.gazette@newsquest.co.uk, with your name, address and why you love them.
Suspect In New York Subway Blast Had 'Low-Tech' Device Police are calling an explosion in a crowded corridor between two New York City subway stations Monday morning an attempted terror attack. Officials say suspect Akayed Ullah detonated an improvised pipe bomb that was strapped to his body.
'Something Rotten!' Brings Big Laughs To Denver"Something Rotten!" was nominated for 10 Tony Awards including Best Musical. Set in the time of Shakespeare, it depicts the hilarity that ensures when two brothers try to make a name for themselves by write the very first musical.
× Pro Hog Jarius Wright Agrees To Deal With Panthers
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A person familiar with the situation says the Carolina Panthers and unrestricted free agent slot wide receiver Jarius Wright have agreed on a three-year deal.
The person spoke to The Associated Press Monday on condition of anonymity because the Panthers have not announced the move. Financial terms of the deal were not immediately known.
The 28-year-old Wright has spent all six NFL seasons with the Vikings and is familiar with Panthers offensive coordinator Norv Turner, having worked under him in Minnesota.
The 5-foot-10, 191-pound Wright had 18 receptions for 198 yards and two touchdowns last season. His most productive season game in 2014, when he caught 42 passes for 588 yards and two touchdowns.
Wright has 153 catches for 2,039 yards and 10 touchdowns during his career with Minnesota.
Laura Bush hit the Hamptons over the weekend and was spotted having lunch Saturday at the ­ultra-WASPy Bathing Corporation of Southampton on Gin Lane.
The exclusive members-only beach club for the privileged set is famously hard to get into.
But those who were lucky enough to be there, along with the former first lady, got an amazing view of five whales swimming by.
Bush also visited the 2017 Hampton Designer Showhouse in Southampton, the second year she has visited the location.
Meanwhile, also spotted out and about in the Hamptons this past weekend was Monica Lewinsky.
Police west of Toronto say a suspect in the death of a 30-year-old woman from Brampton, Ont., has been found dead.
Peel Regional Police say 46-year-old Nicholas Anthony Young was found dead in Shelburne, Ont., on Friday.
They say his death has been deemed not suspicious.
Young was the subject of a Canada-wide warrant for second-degree murder in the death of Hoden Said, whose body was found in a home in Brampton last Saturday.
Police say that was Peel Region's fourth homicide of the year.
Anyone with information about the case is urged to call police or Crime Stoppers.
Mumbai: Ritesh Jain, former chief investment officer (CIO) at Tata Asset Management Co., will join BNP Paribas Mutual Fund as CIO on Thursday, a person close to the development said.
Jain had quit Tata Asset Management in December. He was replaced by Gopal Agrawal, previously CIO of Mirae Asset.
When contacted, Jain declined to comment, while a BNP Paribas Mutual Fund spokesperson could not be reached for a comment.
Jain had joined Tata Asset Management in May 2013 from Canara Robeco Asset Management Co., where he was the CIO as well, and had worked for more than five years.
He holds a masters in business economics, and in one of his previous assignments, was the head of fixed income at Kotak Asset Management Co., according to his profile on professional networking site LinkedIn.
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A caregiver has now been charged, after she was caught on camera in a Silver Spring retirement home abusing an elderly woman.
In November 2015, the 95-year-old victim’s son suspected his mother was being abused and set up a hidden camera.
A video shows the caregiver, 48-year-old Roxann Bucchan-Straker, striking wheelchair-bound patient in the head with a cell phone.
She told authorities she became frustrated when the woman took too long to eat.
The victim’s son believed his mother was vulnerable and therefore had reason to see what was really happening when no one was around. He had suspicions about this nurse specifically.
Police say Bucchan-Straker struck the victim at least three more times over a six month period. She told the judge,”I’m so ashamed of myself.” The judge replied,”you should be.”
Bucchan-Straker has been sentenced to one year in prison followed by three years probation.
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Captain Dave confides in Ronnie with a little secret about his love life hoping she'll give him some advice.
Louisiana has enacted a $50 billion, 50-year coastal master plan in attempts to slow the rate of coastal land loss and protect residents and infrastructure from flooding. But that plan will need to be carried out, in large part, on privately owned land.
Nola.com | The Times-Picayune reporter Sara Sneath published a story this week on how the state negotiated with one landowner in St. John the Baptist Parish to build a project on the landowner's property.
For this week's coastal roundup up, Sneath talked with her colleague on Nola.com's coastal desk, Tristan Baurick, about how the state protects and restores a privately owned coast. Listen to their discussion above or Friday (Oct. 6) at 4:44 p.m. on WWNO. For more on this week's coastal news, see the stories below:
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Andersen will be between the pipes Monday against the Capitals in Game 3, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.
Andersen was an absolute monster in Game 2, thwarting a whopping 47 shots in a double-overtime triumph on the road at Verizon Center. The Dane was busy in Game 1, as well, when he allowed three goals on 47 shots, so it'll be interesting to see if the Leafs' D can tighten things up with the last change and better matchups as the series shifts to Toronto.
SARASOTA – So, Sarasota has filled its Head Football Coach opening, but now there is an opening at Cardinal Mooney.
Drew Lascari, head coach of the Cougars since 2015, is leaving to take a quality–control coaching position at Rutgers.
Lascari came to Mooney from Don Bosco Prep, also in New Jersey, to replace Josh Smithers. He was 5–5 in his 3rd and final season for the Cougars.
Ever heard someone make an outlandish digital marketing strategy promise before? Unless you’re teaming up with one of the Kardashians, reputable digital strategists know that no matter how much we want to guarantee a viral hit or social media success, digital marketing just doesn’t work that way. Yes, we can follow industry best practices and glean insights from successful marketing campaigns we’ve managed in the past. But even when we do everything “right” we sometimes can’t deliver a viral smash every time– and that’s okay.
She's 98. He's 94. They met at the gym and just got hitched! https://t.co/yuk9iXmCjK pic.twitter.com/9K5xjOrNt7 — Age Scotland (@agescotland) August 14, 2017
A 98-year-old woman named Gertrude Mokotoff and a 94-year-old man named Alvin Mann from Middletown, New York just got married.
And how did they meet? At the GYM.
Back when Gertrude was only 90 and Alvin was 86, they were both working out at the same gym and a mutual friend introduced them. They’re both widowed from previous marriages, and they started dating.
But clearly, even at their ages, they were willing to take their time . . . because it took EIGHT YEARS before they decided to get married. And Gertrude was the one who finally proposed to Alvin.
They say they’re happy to spend the rest of their lives together, and they’re not worried about how much time they have left.
Alvin says, quote, “Age doesn’t mean a damn thing to me or Gert. We don’t see it as a barrier. We still do what we want to do in life.”
(New York Times)
Tuesday, February 14, 2017
City Councilman Chris Anderson said he and Councilman Chip Henderson are drafting a new short term vacation rental plan for Chattanooga.
An earlier proposal was shot down by a majority of the council, who cited some residents who have concerns about the rentals.
Councilman Anderson said the new plan will take into account that some areas do not want short term vacation rentals, while other parts of town do.
He said the proposal will not be introduced until after the legislative session.
Council members are watching to see if the General Assembly passes any new laws regulating short term vacation rentals.
FILE - In this Oct. 20, 2014 frame from dash-cam video provided by the Chicago Police Department, Laquan McDonald, right, walks down the street moments before being fatally shot by CPD officer Jason Van Dyke sixteen times in Chicago. The video of McDonald's 2014 death prompted protests and demands for sweeping reforms. Several leading community groups filed a class-action lawsuit against the city of Chicago on Wednesday, June 14, 2017, in a bid to bypass or even scuttle a draft agreement between the city and the U.S. Department of Justice that seeks to reform the nation's second largest police force without federal court oversight. Chicago Police Department via AP File)
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olomon went to Gibeon to sacrifice there, because that was the most renowned high place. Upon its altar Solomon offered a thousand burnt offerings.In Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream at night. God said, "Ask something of me and I will give it to you."Solomon answered: "You have shown great favor … More
If you're looking for a job Ingalls is hiring!
The shipbuilder today hosted a job fair at its training center.
And it was a packed house.
Taren Reed spoke to a college student hoping to jump start her career.
Rogers (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the 49ers.
Rogers practiced in a limited fashion both Thursday and Friday, suggesting that his return is near. That said, Stephen Holder of The Indianapolis Star speculates that the wideout might not make it back to the field Sunday. If Rogers remains out this weekend, Kamar Aiken would be in line to continue to see added reps while working with fellow core pass-catchers T.Y. Hilton and Donte Moncrief.
AGAWAM, Mass. (WWLP) – 22News took a look behind the scenes at the Federal Restaurant in Agawam on Valentine’s Day, and it was packed.
We show you the magic that happens in the kitchen to serve up some incredible dishes. We also spoke with one couple celebrating 11 years of marriage magic Tuesday night.
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LONDON, Dec 11 (Reuters) - The British government will accept a proposal by lawmakers to make sure they can have more oversight of the process of severing ties with the European Union, a spokesman for Prime Minister Theresa May said on Monday.
Several lawmakers, including members of the governing Conservative Party, have challenged May’s government over its plans to copy and paste EU rules into British legislation under the EU Withdrawal Bill, saying they give ministers power to change laws without the agreement of parliament.
“We have studied the Procedure Committee’s report in detail and listened to the representations, and we are announcing today that we will be accepting this amendment,” the spokesman told reporters. The proposal will add an extra layer of parliamentary scrutiny to proposed changes from EU law as they are moved into British law. (Reporting by William James, writing by Elizabeth Piper)
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NASHVILLE (AP) — Tennessee is joining more than a dozen other states in urging an appeals court to reinstate President Donald Trump's revised travel ban.
State Senate Majority Leader Mark Norris, a Collierville Republican considering a bid for governor next year, lauded Attorney General Herbert Slatery's office for filing a brief with the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco.
The states argue the ban falls within the president's authority to block foreigners from the U.S. They also reject the argument that it targets Muslims.
Norris last year sponsored legislation to allow the General Assembly to hire its own attorneys to file a legal challenge seeking to halt the federal refugee resettlement program in Tennessee after Slatery and Gov. Bill Haslam declined to sue over the issue.
The Tottenham striker had to wait until the 94th minute to score against Slovenia but in doing so became the first man to score in each of his first three games as England captain, having netted when he wore the armband in the summer against both Scotland and France.
After his infamously dry August, Thursday’s goal took his tally for club and country to 14 goals in just nine games. That eclipses the 13 he scored in the final nine games of last season.
“Have I ever had a period like this before? Maybe when I was younger, when you scored six or seven a game,” he said. “Probably not in my professional career.
“I feel great, physically great, every game I expect to score and want to score. I just want to keep it going. September was fantastic for me personally, hopefully October can be even better.
“That’s the great thing about it, to keep improving. We’ve got a busy month ahead of us again, and let’s see what happens.”
‘Stop the Violence’ event kicks off summer vacation for Dunbar kids
An event aimed at keeping students safe during summer vacation kicked off Wednesday afternoon in Dunbar.
Organizers of the 12th Annual Stop the Violence event hope it will bridge the gap between the community and police.
“This will be one of those days that you are close and have that one-on-one with the police department that you’re not afraid to talk to them,” said Taunya Cola, Dunbar Neighborhood Watch.
Last year, July was ranked as the second highest month fro crimes in Fort Myers. The goal of the event is to keep children out of trouble during the summer and keep the community united.
“We can get all these kids from different communities from Harlem Lakes, Renaissance, all the places that are feuding to come together in one hub,” Cola said.
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The latest trailer for the upcoming Marvel film came out last week, in which a huge raft of Marvel favourites were seen in the clash with Thanos.
We also got our first look at Ebony Maw, a villain from Thanos’s Black Order who was seen torturing Dr Stange (Benedict Cumberbatch).
A Reddit user has convincingly argued that it will be Maw who ultimately spells the end for Thanos - potentially opening up a whole new wave of trouble for the heroes.
User tschandler71 wrote: “After watching the released trailers and reading the reports of the not publicly released or leaked D23 trailer I've been rattling this theory around in my head.
YEREVAN, APRIL 15, ARMENPRESS. At the proposal of ICOMOS - International Council on Monuments and Sites, April 18 is celebrated as International Day for Monuments and Sites since 1983.
The aim is to promote awareness about the diversity of cultural heritage of humanity, their vulnerability and the efforts required for their protection and conservation.
The culture ministry of Armenia told ARMENRESS this year the International Day for Monuments and Sites will be marked in Armenia under the title “Armenia’s cultural legacy and sustainable tourism”.
The culture ministry will hold various kinds of events in Armenia and Artsakh in cooperation with different ministries and agencies.
Viewing the cultural legacy as an important economic and social factor, new models of local development are created as result, which contribute to cultural heritage protection and development of cultural tourism.
Hollywood Is Losing the Battle Against Online Trolls
So-called “downvoting” is haunting movie marketers, but new Armenian genocide film ‘The Promise’ is trying to “fight fire with fire.”
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Tackling wide-ranging issues of racial and religious persecution, brother and sister director/producer team Chelsea and Emann Odufu offer a special screening of "ORI INU: In Search of Self" - an Afro-futuristic coming-of-age story of a young immigrant woman who must choose between conforming her identity and spirituality to the cultural norms of America or revisiting her roots in the Afro-Brazilian religion known as CandomblA©. Sharing its unfamiliar cultural narrative, this original entry into this year's Pan African Film Festival and Hollywood Black Film Festival stars Tony Award-winning actress Tonya Pinkins and features performances by the Grammy nominated Les Nubians.
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Matt Damon moving family to Australia because of Trump
Matt Damon is moving his family to Australia — in part because the liberal star’s fed up with President Trump. Damon, 47, reportedly has purchased a property in Byron Bay, New South Wales. More…
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× Ashley Furniture closes Ripley, MS plant after hail, heavy rain damages roof
RIPLEY, Miss. — Ashley Furniture Industries confirmed hail and heavy rain damaged parts of the roof at a Ripley, MS plant.
The plant closed Monday morning until further notice.
Store officials say they hope to have it back open by 7 a.m. Tuesday morning, but that is just an estimate.
Damages are still being assessed, but they stressed they acted in the interests of employee safety.
We will update this story as more information becomes available.
Tesla says its Fremont plant is at capacity. The company is looking to build a second factory to produce new vehicles such as the Model Y, center.
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April 13 Oxley Holdings Limited
* Pricing Of Us$200 mln 6.375 Per Cent. Notes Due 2021
* 2021 notes will bear interest at a fixed rate of 6.375 per cent. Per annum and will mature on 21 april 2021.
* Oxley Mtn Pte. priced its us$200 million 6.375 per cent. Notes due 2021 under its u.s.$1 billion guaranteed euro medium term note programme Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
April 5 Fluor Corp:
* Fluor - been awarded bid-build contract in texas for construction of Texas department of transportation's U.S. 287 project in Ellis County
* Fluor Corp - Fluor will book undisclosed contract value in Q1 of 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Dec 12 (Reuters) - Australian shares are expected to edge up on Tuesday tracking a strong overnight session from Wall Street, while oil stocks are set to benefit from higher oil prices. Wall Street indexes were higher on Monday with boosts from technology and energy sectors as oil prices rose . The local share price index futures rose 14 points to 6018.0, a 19.7-point premium to the underlying S&P/ASX 200 index close. The benchmark rose 0.1 percent on Monday. New Zealand's benchmark S&P/NZX 50 index fell about 0.1 percent in early trade. (Reporting by Ambar Warrick in Bengaluru, editing by Larry King)
People living in areas with winter snow may need to think twice before shovelling after a heavy snowstorm. According to a new study, snowfall is associated with a higher risk of hospital admission for heart attack, or myocardial infarction , after heavy snowfall, especially in men.
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A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck northern Chile, 144 km (90 miles) southeast of Calama, at a depth of 188 km, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said on Saturday.
The earthquake had a preliminary magnitude of 6.2 and struck at about 5:15 a.m. (0815 GMT), USGS said.
There were no immediate reports on social media of damage or casualties.
(Reporting by Louise Ireland and Brendan O'Brien)
House day is an annual event at the institute where residents can invite guests in the hostel for an hour.
New Delhi: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi girls' hostel on Tuesday asked its residents to wear 'full covered decent western or Indian dresses' on their House Day.
House day is an annual event at the institute where residents can invite guests in the hostel for an hour.
The event is scheduled for April 20.
The notice, put up at Himadri hostel and signed by the warden, was shared by the inmates with Pinjra Tod, an independent collective of students and alumni fighting against discriminatory rules for women in hostels, universities and colleges.
There are two girls' hostel at IIT Delhi, Himadri and Kailash.
A former student, who lived in the same hostel, said they were given such directions all the time though "no one really followed it and no one was punished for not following it".
“7 Towers” is a song off of Yowler’s 2015 debut album The Offer, which is being reissued by Double Double Whammy this week. The release includes a brand new song called “Go,” which was put out as a single, as well as “Tornado Warning.” Now, watch a softly lit, DIY video for “7 Towers” below via The FADER.
The The Offer reissue is out 6/16 via Double Double Whammy.
Join me in the last chat until the start of Lions training camp at 3 p.m. on Thursday, June 15. The Lions will wrap up their third and final day of mandatory minicamp on Thursday. Then they’ll be off until the start of training camp in late July. Bring your questions and comments. It’s always fun.
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A sketch of Zoe that I did in my small Moleskine watercolor book woh my new Twisbi EF pen that is loaded with Deartrementis Document Brown ink.
Document Brown is permanent aka waterproof which makes it great for sketching. Hard to find but mine came from Goulet pens. I also have it in Fog color another document color.
Be careful if you buy some that you get Dartementis DOCUMENT ink or you will end up with some that are not waterproof. Gorgeous colors but NOT waterproof. Confusing because in the same bottles.
Easier to get document inks in these inexpensive sample bottles. Hmm also food for traveling.
Off to Dr Sketchys. Hugs Margaret xoxoxo where it’s raining yet again. Go away Alberto
The cast of LA TO VEGAS sheds light on what their character would do if they heard a couple getting romantic in the lavatory.
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RICHMOND, Va. -- Police are searching for a man who was strolling his toddler while allegedly breaking into cars in Richmond's Jackson Ward neighborhood.
A Jackson Ward community that was fed up with the early morning car break-ins reached out to CBS 6 Crime Insider Jon Burkett, hoping for arrests.
The area targeted is between Marshall and Clay Streets with Brook Road being the divider.
Crime Insider sources say that surveillance video shows a man strolling his toddler at 4 a.m. They believe he was using the child as a distraction so his accomplice could pull on door handles and rummage through cars.
Barbara Given, a Jackson Ward business owner, was one of their victims.
"I just think it's a shame that they can't get a job and earn some legitimate money," she said.
If you have any information you are asked to call Crime Stoppers at 780-1000.​
Stags boss Steve Evans has named all four new signings in his starting line-up at Blackpool this afternoon.
Jake Kean, Joel Byrom, Ben Whiteman and Yoann Arquin will all start at the expense of Scott Shearer, James Baxendale, Danny Rose and Chris Clements.
Mansfield were held to a plucky 1-1 draw against league leaders Doncaster in their last outing and need three points to kick-start the play-off push.
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COURTESY OF BILL BARR Hazleton firefighters survey the damage done when a fierce wind blew through town Sunday evening, toppling a tree that damaged two vehicles and a fence on Holly Street.
A large tree fell onto several parked vehicles during the violent rain and wind storm that tore through Hazleton on Sunday evening.
Hazleton firefighters found the tree, which appeared to be rotted, in the area of 217 W. Holly St., after being dispatched around 7:20 p.m.
The tree’s limbs damaged a hood and fender on one vehicle, scratched another and ripped a hole in a fence, Deputy Fire Chief Shawn Jones said.
Firefighters cut the limbs away so the owners could move their vehicles, but the tree removal will likely be the property owner’s responsibility, Jones said.
No injuries were reported.
A Chinese firm called BOE Technology Group Co. may soon start supplying Apple with displays for new iPhones. According to Bloomberg, the company is currently building two factories in China that will produce AMOLED displays. Even though Apple has been testing sample displays manufactured by BOE for months, the final decision is yet to come. Both companies are currently in talks.
BOE Technology Group has good chances of becoming the first iPhone display supplier from China. Currently, Samsung is named as a primary OLED panel supplier for the iPhone 8. Apple is trying to diversify the supply chain to avoid shortages of components and meeting the demand for new products.
Both Apple and BOE Technology Group Co. declined to comment on rumors about their partnership.
Apple is expected to introduce three new iPhone models later this year, however, only one will get an OLED display. The other two will be equipped with traditional LCD panels.
[via Bloomberg ]
Acquired on November 29 2017 during a flight to Victoria Land, this image shows an iceberg floating in Antarctica’s McMurdo Sound. The part of the iceberg below water appears bluest primarily due to blue light from the water in the Sound.
The undersides of some icebergs can be eroded away, exposing older, denser, and incredibly blue ice. Erosion can change an iceberg’s shape and cause it to flip, bringing the sculpted blue ice above the water’s surface. The unique step-like shape of this berg—quite different from the more common and more stable tabular berg in the top right of the image—suggests that it likely rotated sometime after calving.
The photo was taken as part of Operation IceBridge — an airborne mission to map polar ice which has for several years conducted ice-monitoring flights, giving researchers greater access to the interior of the icy continent and turning up ample science data, as well as spectacular images.
March 31 Da An Gene Co., Ltd. of Sun Yat-sen University:
* Says its controlling investment unit plans to set up capital management JV in Guangzhou
* Says the JV to be capitalized at 10 million yuan and the unit to hold 40 percent stake in it
Source text in Chinese:goo.gl/ELT9X3
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Kuala Lumpur, May 31 (IANS) Visiting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a “productive exchange of views” during a meeting with his newly-elected Malaysian counterpart Mahathir Mohamad here on Thursday.
“The two leaders had a productive exchange of views on strengthening our strategic partnership,” Indian External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Raveesh Kumar tweeted.
“PM congratulated Dr. Mahathir on assuming the post of Prime Minister of Malaysia,” Kumar said.
Mahathir, who governed Malaysia for more than two decades, became, at the age of 92, the world’s oldest elected leader earlier this month.
Modi arrived here from Indonesia earlier in the day for a brief stopover before leaving for Singapore on his three-nation tour of southeast Asia.
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Weems rushed once for no gain in Sunday's 12-7 loss to the Cardinals.
Weems was originally credited with one yard on a 4th-and-1 fake punt, but a challenge by Cardinals coach Bruce Arians revealed that Weems failed to make the line to gain. The former explosive return man is on his last legs in the NFL and rarely touches the ball in any situation anymore.
A Republican state lawmaker says Michigan should protect people’s internet privacy if the federal government won’t.
State Sen. Rick Jones, R-Grand Ledge, has asked for bills that would restore privacy protections for people in Michigan. That’s after Congress voted to block a rule that would have required internet service providers to get customers’ permission before selling their data.
“So now, if you go on an internet service provider, or if you so on a search engine, anything you look at can be retained and it can be sold,” Jones said.
Jones said the bills are still being drafted. But he says a state cannot stop companies from denying service to customers who won’t agree to allow their information to be sold.
“I believe the state has the power to say to a company, if you’re going to provide internet service in the state of Michigan, you will not sell information unless the person agrees to it,” he said.
The Buckingham County football team finished with a record of 2-and-8 last year, marking the teams first losing season since 2006, and ending a seven-year playoff run.
(TRISTATE) — A classic 1980’s song is making a comeback, thanks to August 21st.
Three decades after it topped the charts, a Bonnie Tyler tune is popular again. A few notes most know go straight to the heart.
“If you’re a certain age you know this song was playing everywhere all the time,” says Ed Sein at Moore Music.
You don’t have to be a product of the big-hair generation to feel the power ballad love song belted Bonne. Her “Total Eclipse of the Heart” topped charts all the way back in 1983; shoulder pads and all.
On this throwback Thursday, Tyler turns up hits on YouTube with her 80s classic, racking up millions of new views with the Great Eclipse just weeks away.
The real thing will only take a few minutes, depending where you see it across the Tri-State. Bonnie Tyler’s version will last about three times longer.
Valve recently released its Steam hardware and software survey for the month of September 2017. We thought we would do a new monthly feature where we break down and analyze the latest hardware trends among Steam users.
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Oden M. Rice Jr., 61, of Godfrey, died Friday, April 14, 2017, at Rosewood Care Center of Alton.
Visitation will be 9 a.m. until service at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 19, at Marks Mortuary in Wood River. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery in Glen Carbon.
PRETORIA, April 3 South Africa's new Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba said on Monday he would pursue "tough and unpopular choices" to oversee economic growth and a redistribution of wealth to the country's black majority and help grow a flagging economy.
Africa's most industrialised economy faces the risk of being downgraded to junk status owing to weak growth and the political upheavals after it got a reprieve last year. The economy grew by 0.3 percent in 2016 versus 1.3 percent in the previous year. (Reporting by Mfuneko Toyana; Editing by James Macharia)
TOKYO, March 31 Japan's industrial output rose 2.0 percent in February from the previous month for the fastest pace of increase in eight months, government data showed on Friday, in a sign that final demand is picking up.
That was more than the median estimate for a 1.2 percent rise and followed a revised 0.4 percent decline in January, data from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) showed.
Manufacturers surveyed by the ministry expect output to fall 2.0 percent in March and rise 8.3 percent in April, the data showed.
For the full tables on METI's website: here
For more background, please see this PREVIEW (Reporting by Stanley White; Editing by Chang-Ran Kim)
VALPARAISO, Ind. (AP): A gold coin donated to a northwestern Indiana church is so rare it’s helping pay for construction of a new church building.
A woman who’s a member of GracePoint Church in Valparaiso donated the coin to help finance a new church building for the congregation, which has held services in an elementary school since its founding in 2009.
Sarah Miller of Heritage Auctions says the $20 gold piece is one of only 10 known surviving 1866 Liberty Head double eagles stamped with “In God we trust.” It could fetch more than $300,000 when it’s sold at auction April 27.
Pastor Ben Lamb says Heritage Auctions wired the church $150,000 for advance payment toward the coin’s final auction price and that’s allowed construction to begin already on the new building.
Burns tallied an assist in Wednesday's 5-3 loss to the Flyers.
The reigning Norris Trophy winner picked up right where he left off last season, notching a point and five shots on goal in Wednesday's defeat. He'll look to pot his first goal of the campaign Saturday against the Kings.
The 'Chords and Conversations' Songwriters Event will take place in Waco, Saturday evening to benefit the Texas Tech University Higher Education Teaching Site at Waco.
The songwriters will perform in front of an audience equipped with only their guitars, a handful of songs, and stories from which those songs grew.
The event will feature the songwriters Aaron Barker, Allen Shamblin and J.T. Harding.
The event will directly benefit the Texas Tech Waco campus students through scholarships.
The main performance will take place at the Hippodrome Theatre from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
There will be a pre-reception with Hors D'Oeuvres at The Palladium from 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.
The post-show dessert reception and meet and greet will follow the main event at The Palladium from 10 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Individual tickets are available for $150. You can purchase tickets here.
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Zimbabwe’s first lady Grace Mugabe could face legal action after allegedly beating up and injuring a young woman who was partying with her two sons in South Africa.
Gabriella Engels, 20, said she is going to take Mrs Mugabe to court and sent out pictures of a wound in her head which she said was caused by the first lady during the confrontation on Sunday night.
Mrs Mugabe, 52, had been in South Africa for medical treatment but returned home to Harare on Saturday - only to fly back to Johannesburg 24 hours later.
Bulawayo 24 , a Zimbabwe news site, claimed the country’s first lady then attacked Ms Engel with an extension cord after finding her in a hotel with her sons, Robert Jnr, 25, and Chatunga 21.
Both sons were allegedly unsteady on their feet after a long party.
Writing on Twitter, Ms Engels, a model from Johannesburg, claimed that the first lady attacked her while her guards looked on and did nothing to help her.
Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday expanded his ministry by inducting three new faces ahead of Assembly elections in the state, barely 10 months away.
The new ministers who were administered oath of office and secrecy by governor Anandiben Patel in Raj Bhavan on Saturday morning, represented three dominating castes of MP.
The inductees are Narayan Singh Kushwaha, Jalam Patel and Balakrishna Patidar. They represented Kushwaha, Patel and Patidar communities, considered traditional vote bank of BJP.
Four of six farmers killed in police firing in Mandsaur in MP in June this year belonged to Patidar community.
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CUSTER, S.D. (AP) — A wildfire is spreading and forcing evacuations in Custer State Park in the Black Hills of southwest South Dakota.
The fire had grown to about 4 square miles by Monday afternoon. The state Wildland Fire Division says five homes in the park have been evacuated, though no buildings have burned and no one has been hurt.
The division says another concern is the historic Blue Bell Lodge, which is closed for the season. Officials say it’s not currently threatened by the fire, but they’re keeping an eye on the area.
About 200 firefighters are battling the blaze, which erupted Monday amid dry, warm weather. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Custer State Park features hills with ponderosa pine and prairie. The park is closed, as are all roads in and out of the park.
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While there are geopolitical issues right now around the globe, strategist David Nelson told CNBC on Monday there are "more sinister things" happening in the bond market right now.
He called the 10-year Treasury's drop last week below 2.3 percent "kind of a line in the sand" because he's been looking for yields to break out to the upside, to about 2.6 percent. That, he said, would confirm the reflation trade and the market rally.
"We're breaking down now. You've got the long end of the curve coming in. You've got the short end of the curve going up because the Fed is starting to hike rates. You're starting to flatten the yield curve," the chief strategist for Bellpointe Asset Management said in an interview with "Power Lunch."
"At some point in time, economists are going to start using the 'r' word," he said, referring to a recession.
State police payroll director pleads not guilty to theft
FRAMINGHAM, Mass. (AP) — A Massachusetts State Police payroll director accused of stealing $23,000 of funds has pleaded not guilty to a larceny charge in Framingham District Court.
Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan says 49-year-old Denise Ezekiel was released on personal recognizance following an arraignment Monday. Ezekiel is charged with larceny over $250 for alleged misappropriation of $23,900 in state police payroll funds through her position as the agency's Payroll Director.
Ezekiel was placed on leave in November 2017 when police discovered she had received unauthorized fund transfers to her personal bank accounts for travel and training reimbursements. Charges were filed against Ezekiel on March 6.
The alleged larceny is one of numerous controversies that have rocked the state police this year, including one where state police officers were allegedly paid overtime while skipping shifts.
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This season, in lieu of a typical runway show, Zac Posen created an installation in his old studio, where he’ll unveil his latest collection to attendees through photos and videos. Four of the videos included are premiering exclusively here on the Cut.
Shot in the Soho loft where Posen grew up, the videos each show off one look from the designer’s fall/winter line. The models twirl around the space, where his parents still live, giving the viewer a 360-degree look at how his gowns, cocktail dresses, and suits fit and move. Watch them all below.
Three people are recovering from a crash in Athol, Idaho that landed them in Granite Lake.
Firefighters say they drove off the road and went 100 feet down a steep embankment into the water. They were able to climb out of the car on their own.
One of the passengers, who happens to be pregnant, walked up the hill to get help.
After three hours, crews set up a rope system and pulled them to safety.
Paramedics took them to the hospital. The pregnant woman was taken by Life Flight helicopter to the hospital.
Firefighters say all three of them should be alright.
Champions League: Rangers FC vows to beat JS Saoura of Algeria
Rangers International FC of Enugu has vowed to beat JS Saoura of Algeria in the second leg of the ongoing Confederation of African Football (CAF) Champions League match coming up on Feb.19, 2017. Rangers played 1-1 draw with Saoura FC in Algeria on Feb.10 and needs at worst a goal-less draw to qualify for the […] The post Champions League: Rangers FC vows to beat JS Saoura of Algeria appeared first on The Nation Nigeria... Read Full Story
LONDON — England winger Anthony Watson is set to miss the tour of South Africa in June after being ruled out for the rest of the season with a left Achilles injury.
Watson was hurt in a tackle in the first half of England's 24-15 loss to Ireland on Saturday, the final day of the Six Nations.
A man has been arrested after armed police were called out in Bridlington.
The incident took place at about 10.15am near to Bridlington Priory this morning (Wednesday, July 4).
Residents reported seeing a number of armed officers and several police cars, and Sewerby Road was closed between the church and Watsons Avenue.
A Humberside Police spokesman said: "We were called with reports of a disturbance on Sewerby Road, Bridlington shortly after 10.15am today.
"Officers attended and a man was arrested on suspicion of affray, he remains in our custody at this time."
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French President Francois Hollande has arrived in Iraq amid a fierce fight against the Islamic State group.
During his one-day visit which started on Monday, Hollande is scheduled to meet with Iraqi President Fuad Masum and Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi in the capital, Baghdad. Later, he'll travel to the country's self-governing northern Kurdish region to meet French troops and local officials.
The visit comes as Iraqi troops, backed by the U.S.-led coalition, are fighting IS in a massive operation to retake the northern city of Mosul.
France is part of the U.S.-led international coalition formed in late 2014 to fight IS after the extremist group seized large areas in Iraq and neighboring Syria and declaring an Islamic "caliphate." Like some European countries, France has suffered terrorist attacks claimed by IS.
NEW YORK — The Brooklyn Nets have hired former NBA player and Argentine guard Pablo Prigioni as an assistant coach.
The Nets also announced Tuesday that former Spurs centre Tiago Splitter was hired as a pro scout.
Prigioni spent most of his professional career in Spain and won a bronze medal with Argentina in the 2008 Olympics before coming to the New York Knicks in 2012 as a 35-year-old rookie. He spent four years in the NBA with the Knicks, Rockets and Clippers.
Splitter helped San Antonio win the 2014 NBA championship before spending the final two seasons of his seven-year career with Atlanta and Philadelphia. The Nets said Splitter, who also played for Brazil’s national team, will have added duties related to player on-court development.
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April 10 Guangzhou Boji Medical & Biotechnological Co Ltd:
* Sees net loss for Q1 2017 to be 0 million yuan to 3 million yuan, compared to net profit of the same period in 2016 (162,100 yuan)
* Comments that increased cost and expense is the main reason for the forecast
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/ia7brR
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
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A hybrid of acoustic finger picking and droning undertones, Six Organs of Admmitance is the project of Ben Chasny. His sonic explorations dig deep and redefine into what acoustic music can mean.
One person is recovering from injuries they suffered in an ultralight plane crash in Ventura County. The accident happened early Thursday night at Camarillo Airport.
Ventura County firefighters say the pilot was able to walk away from the craft’s wreckage, and was treated at the scene for minor injuries.
There’s no word on exactly what happened, but the craft which came down on airport property was heavily damaged.
March 19 (Reuters) - Russia’s Rusagro:
* SAYS BOARD RECOMMENDED TO APPROVE DISTRIBUTION OF DIVIDEND OF RUB 2.2 BILLION FOR H2 2017
* TOTAL DIVIDEND PAYMENT FOR 2017 COULD AMOUNT TO RUB 4.09 BILLION, INCLUDING RUB 1.86 BILLION THE COMPANY HAS APPROVED FOR H1
* WILL PAY USD 1.45 (GROSS) PER OUTSTANDING SHARE OR USD 0.29 (GROSS) PER OUTSTANDING GDR
* THE DIVIDEND RECORD DATE IS APRIL 13 Source text - bit.ly/2tVmRow
Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
April 20 Fronsac reit
* Fronsac REIT announces a financing
* Fronsac REIT- May sell up to 10.2 million units at a price of $0.49 per offering unit
* Fronsac REIT- Net proceeds of offering will be used for acquisitions and for working capital Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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PRINCE GEORGE, Va. (WRIC) — The Prince George County Police are investigating the death of Sixth District, Circuit Court Judge Nathan Curtis Lee.
Police and fire/EMS were called to the Prince George County Courthouse Sunday evening regarding an unresponsive male. When crews arrived, they found Lee deceased in his office.
Prince George County Police Department, in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, is further investigating.
Authorities said the investigation is in its early stages; however, foul play is not expected.
The Honorable Judge Nathan C. Lee, age 60, of Hopewell, practiced law in Virginia for over 30 years. He was appointed as a Circuit Court Judge in the Sixth Circuit in 2012.
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A TREASURE trove found in Watlington has been shortlisted for an award.
The Watlington Hoard was acquired by the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford for
£1.35million following a fund-raising appeal.
Now the Art Fund, which contributed £150,000, has shortlisted the treasure in its top 10 acquisitions of 2017.
The Anglo-Saxon hoard was discovered in 2015 by metal detectorist James
Mather, from Tilehurst. It consists of about 200 coins, seven items of jewellery and 15 silver ingots.
The find was significant because it contains so many coins of Alfred the Great, king of Wessex (r.871–99) and his contemporary, Ceolwulf II of Mercia (r.874–c.879), including the rare Two Emperors penny, which shows the two kings side by side.
A replica hoard has gone on display in Watlington.
Embiid (back) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Timberwolves, Kieth Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
After sitting out Saturday's game for rest, Embiid was expected to return to the lineup Sunday, but was a late scratch after experiencing some tightness in his back. The Sixers aren't ready to clear Embiid for Tuesday's contest either, so consider him questionable for now, with another update likely coming following the team's morning shootaround. If Embiid remains sidelined, Amir Johnson and Richaun Holmes would cover his minutes at center.
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — The Latest on the apparent assassination of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's half brother in Malaysia (all times local):
5:50 p.m.
Malaysian police say they have arrested a woman in connection with the death of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's half brother.
Wednesday's statement says the woman was arrested at Kuala Lumpur International Airport. She was carrying Vietnamese travel documents.
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A Derry based economist has published a new report suggesting that Brexit will have an adverse impact on job creation within Northern Ireland, while the Republic is set ot gain jobs as a result.
However, Paul Gosling says the adverse impact on Northern Ireland is likely to extend into Donegal, because of the links between Donegal, Derry and Tyrone.
Paul Gosling believes the key problem with Brexit is that people in Britain made very parochial decisions on how to vote in the referendum………..
Full report available at – http://www.paulgosling.net/2018/04/2915/
New faces are visiting the year-old School of Medicine at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley as officials are nearing the hiring of its new dean.
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March 18 (Reuters) - Shanghai Yuyuan Tourist Mart Co Ltd :
* SAYS ITS 2017 NET PROFIT UP 46.24 PERCENT Y/Y AT 700.2 MILLION YUAN ($110.62 million) Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2GIfjZn Further company coverage: ($1 = 6.3300 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
A female kindergarten employee has surfaced as an arson suspect in connection with a recent series of fires at her workplace in the city of Osaka, investigative sources said Wednesday.
Last month, Ikusei Kindergarten in Miyakojima Ward saw two suspicious fires, although both were extinguished in their early stages.
The first fire came on the night of May 16 when cardboard boxes stored on the second floor of the kindergarten building were burned. Some employees were on duty but no one was hurt, according to the police.
Then on May 30, another fire burned clothing stored in a warehouse on the third floor. This time there were pupils in the building but they were all evacuated safely, the police said.
Osaka police suspect that the woman, whose name has not been released before they file a formal charge, may have been involved in both cases.
Feb 15 (Reuters) - Twenty-two players and officials from Laos and Cambodia have been banned for life from football-related activities for their involvement in match-fixing, Asian soccer's governing body (AFC) said on Wednesday.
The individuals were involved in the manipulation of matches involving the representative teams of Laos and the club side Lao Toyota FC, the AFC said.
Fifteen of the banned individuals are current or former Laos or Lao Toyota FC players.
In November, the AFC provisionally suspended four Laos soccer internationals over their involvement in the scandal .
The four, Saynakhonevieng Phommapanya, Chintana Souksavath, Moukda Souksavath and Phatthana Syvilay, are among the 22 who have now been banned for life. (Reporting by Simon Jennings in Bengaluru, editing by Larry King)
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – Dauphin County prosecutors have withdrawn sexual assault and kidnapping charges filed against two Central Dauphin East High School students.
The district attorney’s office said Swatara Township police received new information that led them to conclude that the girl who made the accusations had not been truthful. Additionally, physical evidence contradicted the girl’s report, and she told investigators she did not want to pursue further prosecution.
The girl reported in April that she was walking along Chambers Hill Road near Beck Circle when a car pulled up beside her. She said two teens she recognized as fellow students at CD East ordered her into the car at gunpoint and sexually assaulted her.
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With graceful updos and literal glitter cleavage, the 2017 Teen Choice Awards did not disappoint in the beauty department. While only a select few went home with the show’s coveted signature surfboard awards, just about everyone brought winning hair and makeup to the red blue carpet. Read on for the best looks from the likes of Zendaya, Millie Bobby Brown, Vanessa Hudgens, and more.
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Joseph Hough, an employee at the Canna Care medical marijuana dispensary, displays a pre-packaged marijuana bud Wednesday, June 14, 2017, in Sacramento, Calif. Tucked in the state budget agreement reached between Gov. Jerry Brown and top legislative Democrats, are standards to merge the state's new voter-approved recreational marijuana law with the long-standing medical marijuana program.
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The Sooner State is playing a big role in this year's version of the nearly annual debate over whether strong beer and wine should be sold in grocery and convenience stores in Kansas. Currently, if you visit a grocery or convenience store in Kansas or Oklahoma, you can buy only beer that has a lower alcoholic content, 3.2 percent by weight.
Start the conversation, or Read more at The Wichita Eagle.
The Cincinnati Reds beat the Braves on Monday night in front of … well … some fans (though there was an announced attendance of more than 9,000).
Tonight's #Reds attendance: 9,463. Actual bodies in the seat: Not that many. pic.twitter.com/xXFyZ56eYS — David Jablonski (@DavidPJablonski) April 24, 2018
To be fair (as pointed out on Twitter), it wasn’t the best weather.
Tarp coming off at Great American Ball Park!! #Braves pic.twitter.com/WCIazcrng4 — 680 The Fan & 93.7FM (@680TheFan) April 23, 2018
Good news though!
The #Reds have scored a run for every two dozen fans in attendance tonight. — Jeff Drummond (@JDrumUK) April 24, 2018
One comfort? The Reds are far from the only team with an empty ballpark this season.
A's will be under 10,000 attendance tonight for fourth time in nine home games. Had three last year in 81 games. pic.twitter.com/1jxm22MYGu — Jerry McDonald (@Jerrymcd) April 17, 2018
One drug is not sold in South Africa, another had its price approved by the department of health and a third is about to be provided at the cheapest price in the world to state hospital patients
The Seahawks opted to pick up Britt's team option that extends through the 2020 season, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.
The 26-year-old has started every game that he has been active for Seattle since the team drafted him back in 2014. Britt appears to be the guy up front for Russell Wilson and this Seahawks bunch for the foreseeable future.
Copyright 2018 Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Detroit police said they busted a $1 million marijuana operation on May 29, 2018.
Copyright 2018 Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Detroit police said they busted a $1 million marijuana operation on May 29, 2018.
DETROIT (WOOD) — Detroit police say a Tuesday drug bust yielded more than $1 million in marijuana, area news outlets report.
Detroit NBC affiliate WDIV says the Detroit Police Department was tipped off about the grow by a U.S. Border Patrol agent who smelled marijuana along West Jefferson Avenue near the river on the city's southwest side.
Police described the operation as "sophisticated."
"There's a lot of work and dollars into this operation," Sgt. Gerry Johnson told WDIV.
>>WDIV: Photos from the bust
Six people were arrested.
March 19 (Reuters) - Lapine Co Ltd
* Says it plans to sell Osaka-based land and building on Dec. 28, at an undisclosed price
* Says gain from the sale will be about 400 million yen
Source text in Japanese: goo.gl/byXqL3
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
Andre Johnson will retire from the NFL as a member of the Houston Texans. (Photo: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports)
The Houston Texans announced they'll sign receiver Andre Johnson to a one-day contract so that he can retire as a member of the team.
Johnson was drafted by the Texans out of Miami in 2003 as the No. 3 overall pick and played there until 2014, when he signed with the Indianapolis Colts. He played in eight games with the Tennessee Titans last season.
Johnson is the Texans' leader in receptions (1,012), receiving yards (13,597), receiving touchdowns (64) and 100-yard games (51). He has the single-season franchise record with 115 catches in 2008 and receiving yards with 1,598 in 2012.
Police said a Dodge Durango sport utility vehicle was struck by an oncoming car after it hit a concrete divider and overturned Friday.
It has been quite a year for the Duchess of Cambridge. Her sister, Pippa, got married in May. She became pregnant with her third child (due next spring). Her son, George, started school. Her brother-in-law got engaged (to this woman named Meghan Markle, about whom you may have heard a thing or two). And now, as we do every December, we will take a comprehensive look back at the year in Kate Middleton—specifically, the year in Kate’s resplendent hair.
Presenting . . . the fifth annual Year in Kate Middleton’s Hair retrospective.
Well, well. The baseball writers, at least some of them, finally acknowledged the on-field and off-field accomplishments of two of the Detroit Tigers most prolific and fan-loved players.
Allan Trammel and Jack Morris made it to the HOF on the modern era ballot that gives consideration to players that languished for years on the regular ballot. Morris got 14 of 16 available votes while Trammel received 13 of 16 votes. 11 votes were needed to win admission to the Hall. Congratulations to both.
So now for the obvious question. Why not Lou Whitaker? Why was he not voted in with his keystone partner, Allan Trammel. I can’t think of a better pair of infielders that made playing the infield an art form. Come on HOF voters. Get your elite heads out of your elite you-know-what.
We are happy for Jack and Allan, and hopeful for Lou’s place in the Hall of Fame.
Africa athletics body visits Malawi: AAM Polls postponed
Athletics Association of Malawi General Secretary Frank Chitembeya said Maboum would hold discussions with officials from athletics, Malawi …
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Sonora, CA — February is American Health Month, and Adventist Health Sonora is preparing for a popular annual event.
As part of its efforts to promote a healthy lifestyle, the hospital is inviting the community to join staff and cardiac patients for a one-mile walk on Friday, February 16, at noon. It will begin at the hospital’s ambulance entrance and the first 150 participants will receive a free t-shirt. The event will take place rain or shine. Anyone seeking more information about the walk can call 536-5028.
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Sports News of Friday, 6 October 2017
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2017-10-06
Black Starlets
Ghana made a winning start to their FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017 campaign with a 1-0 victory over Group A rivals Colombia in New Delhi on Friday.
There were good chances and saves made at both ends of the pitch during the first half, but it was not until the 39th minute that the West Africans made the decisive breakthrough.
A fine counter-attack saw Black Starlets captain Eric Ayiah make an incisive run down the left flank before delivering a pinpoint low cross that Sadiq Ibrahim duly converted at the far post for 1-0 half-time lead.
The Colombians went in search of an equaliser after the break, with their best chance falling to substitute Deiber Caicedo. Yet, after breaking into the Ghana box from the right flank, his low effort went wide of the far post.
Kentucky U. S. Senator Rand Paul was at the congressional ball practice this morning when the shooting took place.
Paul credited members of the U.S.Capitol police with confronting the gunman during a the congressional ball practices session Wednesday morning.
He was outside the fence in the batting cage when the shooting started. He shielded himself with a tree, but worried that he might not be protected.
Paul said he had been at bat 3 minutes before the shooting started. He heard about 50 to 60 shots before capitol police returned fire.
Paul said the team had been practicing for about two months for a planned game on Thursday.
Tunsie Jabbour owns a smoking bar, the Lafayette Bar, home to Saturday night jazz shows that draw audiences from far and wide to Easton.
He'll prohibit smoking in the back room, where the musicians set up, if it bothers them. And he has about $5,000 invested in air purifiers known as smoke eaters to clear the air around the bar area itself.
"It's all about the customers and a lot of my customers smoke," Jabbour says of his decision to continue to allow smoking indoors. "A lot of the people that come to the jazz shows smoke. ...
"If they're happy with it, I'm going to stay with it. If they say, 'Hey, a certain number of us don't smoke and we like your bar and we like the music and we like the jazz, we like the way you do things, can we not have smoking?' I'll consider it."
Deadline Hollywood reports: “Advance tickets for Universal’s June 22 release Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom went on sale today and at the same time Fandango and its parent company Comcast are launching a new voice integration on Xfinity cable systems that allows consumers to purchase tickets right off their TV set.”
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The Lexington County Coroner's Office has identified the two people who died following a collision with a tractor-trailer on Wednesday.
The coroner's office says Carlis Epting, 27, of Batesburg, was pronounced dead at the scene due to injuries in the collision. Harley Epting, 23, also of Batesburg, was taken to a nearby hospital where he died a short time later.
The brothers were traveling east on Pond Branch Road around 8:20 p.m. in a vehicle that Carlis was driving when they collided with the side of a tractor-trailer as it turned left onto the roadway from I-20 near Gilbert.
The crash remains under investigation by the South Carolina Highway Patrol.
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Promoting the upcoming Marvel movie on Ellen DeGeneres’ US talkshow, Johansson was quizzed on recent chatter surrounding a Black Widow solo story - which has been demanded by many fans for quite some time now.
“I think there’s room for it,” the actress said.
“The only way to do it was if it was something we’d never seen before that was groundbreaking and incredibly badass.
“But I think if anything could make that happen, my boss Kevin Feige could. He’s a visionary.”
NASHUA, N.H (WHDH) - Nashua Fire Rescue said two people are safe after a house fire early Saturday morning.
Officials said the fire happened around 3 .m. on E. Hobart Street.
Crews arrived on scene to see smoke and fire coming out of the wood-framed home. Officials said it was below 10 degrees while they battled the flames.
Crews said they were able to get the fire under control and there were no injuries reported.
There is no word on the cause of the fire at this time.
This is an ongoing investigation.
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Placentia city council members and members from Habitat for Humanity of Orange County pose with helmets and shovels of during the groundbreaking ceremony for building two single-family affordable homes at Olive St. in Placentia on Tuesday, June 13, 2017. Habitat for Humanity of Orange County president Sharon Ellis, and City of Placentia Mayor Craig Green cut a ribbon during the groundbreaking ceremony for building two single-family affordable homes at Olive St. in Placentia on Tuesday, June 13, 2017.
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BAKU, Azerbaijan — The mayor of Azerbaijan’s second-largest city has been shot and wounded in an attack that also wounded his bodyguard.
The Interior Ministry said Elmar Veliyev, the mayor of Ganja, was attacked outside his office late Tuesday. It said in Wednesday’s statement that the gunman was arrested by police. His motives weren’t immediately clear.
Veliyev and his bodyguard have been hospitalized with gunshot wounds and are in stable condition.
Authorities said that President Ilham Aliyev has taken personal control of the investigation.
Ganja, a city of 330,000, is located in western Azerbaijan.
× Toys “R” Us recalling thousands of infant wiggle balls
DENVER (KDVR) – Toys “R” Us has issued a recall for around 29,000 Bruin infant wiggle ball toys because the product poses a choking hazard.
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, six instances of the rubber knobs breaking off have been reported, including four reports of the product being found in a child’s mouth.
The wiggle balls vibrate and play music. They’re also known as giggle balls.
The recalled products cost about $13 and were sold between June 2016 and January 2017.
You can return the wiggle ball toys to Babies “R” Us or Toys “R” Us for a full refund.
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced Wednesday (May 30) a program to provide firearms training for some school administrators and to keep guns on campuses as a security measure, WFSA-TV reported.
The voluntary Alabama Sentry Program will allow administrators in schools without resource officers to have an approved weapon, ammunition and a specially-designed bullet-proof vest to be used in case of an active shooter situation, the station reported. Administrators who take part in the program must complete training and have approval from the local school superintendent, the school board and county sheriff to participate. The guns must be kept in a safe on school campuses.
Alabama Secretary of Law Enforcement Hal Taylor and Alabama Superintendent of Education Dr. Eric Mackey joined Ivey to make the announcement Wednesday afternoon.
James Ginther was arrested and charged with the murder of his ex-wife, Suzette Ginther. (Source: Sumter County Sheriff's Office)
A circuit court judge has denied bond for the man accused of killing his ex-wife, then dumping her body in a Sumter County forest.
Lt. Ken Bell with the Sumter County Sheriff's Office says James Ginther will remain at the Sumter-Lee Regional Detention Center until his next court date in connection with the kidnapping and murder of Suzette Ginther.
New details about James' arrest in Kentucky are also coming into focus.
James was arrested just days after Suzette's body was found by a hunter near Camp Burnt Gin. She had been shot, investigators said. James, according to Bell, fell asleep while driving, thus causing him to hit a guardrail.
James was then taken into custody by the Louisville Metro Police Department before he was extradited back to South Carolina.
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Stone netted a pair of goals in Thursday's season opener against the Capitals.
While the Senators went on to lose in a shootout, Stone's strong start to the season is great news for Ottawa. The 25-year-old is expected to have a big year after posting three consecutive 20-plus-goal seasons. Stone posted a plus-4 rating in the victory and has established himself as arguably the best defensive forward in the NHL right now. Look for the goals to continue to pour in from one of the most consistent snipers in the game.
The nannys for teenagers debate (started by Fiona Bruce) has got those of us with twenty-somethings thinking. And what we are mainly thinking is, just you wait. Just you wait until you have young adults home, doing adult things, while still being Big Kids. Making sure the teenagers are alright is one thing. Living side by side with – let’s call them Yadults - is a whole different challenge.
No-one ever talks about this because there is so much hypocrisy involved. You want them to join you around the dinner table into the small hours, but you don’t necessarily want them hearing about the time you got arrested/sacked/dated twin circus jugglers.
What’s yours is theirs, unless you’re talking about the pomegranates you were saving for the salad, or the new white towels and the comically expensive bath oil. Anyway, here are some tips for living with Yadults which, from experience, I think you’ll...
COLOMBO: The Maldivian opposition on Saturday accused President Abdulla Yameen of resisting local and international pressure to comply with a landmark Supreme Court order to free nine political prisoners. Colombo-based MDP spokesman Hamid Abdul Ghafoor said on Saturday morning that “although Yameen has said he will abide by the ruling, he is yet to comply with the order delivered more than 36 hours ago.” The court on Thursday night said that cases against the nine dissidents, including former president Mohamed Nasheed, were politically motivated and asked the government to release them immediately. It also ordered the reinstatement of 12 legislators who were expelled for defecting, and effectively gave the opposition a majority in the 85-member assembly. In a statement issued overnight, the joint opposition, which includes Nasheed’s MDP, said it feared the regime would ignore the release order and that it would trigger further unrest in the nation of 340,000 Sunni Muslims.
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We are all looking forward to turning the calendar page. The year 2036 certainly had its challenges and the grueling presidential election was among them.
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Gabriel Batistuta during his days at Inter Milan in 2003. Adelaide United is in a race to gain his signature as coach.
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A man has been charged in connection with the Chickasha shooting death of a 13-year-old boy, the district attorney's office reported.
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo has vetoed a bill that would've required the state to pay the full cost of providing lawyers to poor criminal defendants accused of crimes. The bill, introduced by state Sen. John DeFrancisco, R-Syracuse, would've shifted the burden that mostly falls to counties.
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A traveling display of trains from the Western Pennsylvania Model Railroad Museum were set up this week for view at the McCandless/Northern Allegheny Heritage Center.
Founded in 1938, the Western Pennsylvania Model Railroad Museum is one of the oldest model railroad organizations in the United States.
Representatives from the museum were on hand to answer questions about the display.
Next up at the heritage center is the “Holiday Heritage and Happenings,” from 11 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 16.
The event will feature a special visit from Santa Claus, who will pose for photos with kids, as well as crafts and a story time at 1, 2 and 3 p.m.
Visitors also will be able to visit the historical exhibits in the center and the three Christmas trees decorating the facility.
The center is located at 830 Pump House Lane in McCandless.
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WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration is implementing a new hiring protocol that could make it significantly harder for foreign scientists to find jobs and research opportunities at the agency, according to interviews and newly obtained documents.The FDA recently began directing hiring managers not to extend any employment offers — including for fellowship and contractor positions — to any individual who has not lived in the U.S. for at least three of the five previous years, according to briefing materials shared with STAT that have been presented to some agency employees.
Cardinal Offers Dispensation for Solemnity of St. Patrick
Cardinal Dolan is offering Catholics in the archdiocese a dispensation from abstaining from meat for the Solemnity of St. Patrick, patron of the archdiocese, on Friday, March 17, which falls during Lent.
In a letter written to pastors and administrators of parishes Jan. 25, the cardinal asked them to notify their parishioners of his action.
The cardinal also noted that “fasting and abstinence from meat on Fridays are important Lenten obligations for every Catholic bound by age and health,” and he urged the pastors and administrators to “strongly encourage our people” to follow the directives.
After all the controversy, how is the travel ban actually working? We surveyed over a dozen security and immigration experts and former government officials and learned how the ban is playing out.
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Speaking of the influx of illegal drugs, Trump said, "These countries are not our friends. You know, we think they're our friends and we send them massive aid. And I won't mention names right now, but I look at these countries, I look at the numbers we send them — we send them massive aid and they're pouring drugs into our country and they're laughing at us.
Italy's hopes of qualifying directly for next year's World Cup were dashed as they produced another uninspired performance and were held to a 1-1 draw at home by Macedonia in their qualifier on Friday.
The result, coupled with Spain's 3-0 win over Albania, ensured that Italy will finish second in Group G, almost certainly guaranteeing them a place in a two-leg playoff for a place in Russia next year.
Giorgio Chiellini put Italy ahead five minutes before halftime but the hosts were stunned when Aleksandar Trajkovski levelled in the 77th minute.
Italy have 20 points in Group G and are set to finish as one of the best eight runners-up who progress to the playoff round from the nine European groups. The group winners all qualify directly.
SAO PAULO, April 28 General and administrative expenses at Banco Bradesco SA will probably grow at the lowest end of a project range this year, as Brazil's No. 3 listed bank captures more cost savings stemming from the acquisition of HSBC Holding Plc's local unit, executives said on Friday.
Bradesco forecasts non-interest expenses to rise between 10 percent and 14 percent this year. Last year, they rose almost 18.5 percent due to the integration of HSBC Bank Brasil Banco Múltiplo SA. (Reporting by Guillermo Parra-Bernal)
Montreal Canadiens forward Jonathan Drouin was hit in the ribs by a slapshot from Karl Alzner in the second period of their matchup with the Anaheim Ducks according to TSN's John Lu.
#Habs Drouin was seen leaving the Bell Centre in street clothes after being hit in the ribs by an Alzner slapshot in P2. — John Lu (@JohnLuTSNMtl) February 3, 2018
He was seen leaving the Bell Centre in street clothes and is on his way to the hospital but tests revealed no fractures. He will be re-evaluated Sunday.
The Canadiens announced that he will not return with what the team is calling an upper-bosy injury.
Drouin exited the ice and was seen doubled over on the Habs' bench before leaving the arena.
In 46 games so far this season, the Quebec native has seven goals and 19 assists.
The work is expected to be completed in 10 days, but additional time may be necessary to allow new concrete to cure. Traffic will be detoured to "R" Street, North Cotner Boulevard, and Vine Street.
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The die hard fans of HBO’s Game of Thrones will have to wait a little before the premiere of season 7 on July 7. All the characters that we have come to love and hate in the huge TV series went through the normal casting process before landing parts in the series. Here is a compilation of some of their auditions that helped them get the roles.
CU of America's scholarships
Credit Union of America, Wichita, Kan., awarded $10,000 to eight students from Credit Union of America’s John Michener Scholarship program for the 2017-2018 school year.
Estevez (oblique) will not be ready for Opening Day after experiencing a setback in his rehab program, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
The young reliever tweaked his oblique back in February, but he still hasn't been able to ramp up his throwing enough to return to game action. He still doesn't expect to be out for an extended period of time, but no firm timetable for his return has emerged at this point. Scott Oberg, Jairo Diaz and Zac Rosscup could see more innings out of the bullpen while Estevez is sidelined.
Being that it is Valentine’s Day, it seems perfectly appropriate to get a good update on Jose and his difficult love life! Jubal describes Jose’s love life as a one legged Pigeon riding a tricycle…. Listen to the podcast to see if this is accurate or not!!
Stefano Staiano, owner of Aria Restaurant at 1033 Washington Blvd., looks at the Park Square West IV construction site that he says is hurting his business with constantly falling debris and poorly maintained fencing. Photographed in Stamford, Conn.
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Police in northeastern Spain have arrested three Russians accused of beating a 22-year-old Italian man to death in the seaside resort town of Lloret de Mar.
A statement by the Mossos d'Esquadra regional police on Sunday said that officers were sent to a discotheque at around 3 a.m. Saturday where they found the Italian badly injured after a fight was reported. It said the man died a day later after being admitted to a hospital in the nearby city of Girona.
A video of the incident on Spanish media showed a man being kicked in the face.
Police identified the victim as Niccolo Ciatti. The Barcelona-based newspaper El Periodico said he was from the town of Scandicci, near Florence.
Police said they later found the 20- and 26-year-old Russians in the town. They said they would most likely be brought before a judge Monday.
Italy's foreign ministry said Monday the Italian died "following aggression" against him, adding that the Italian consulate in Barcelona was following the case.
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad says Malaysia regrets having to end the search for Flight 370 and will consider resuming the hunt if any new information emerges.
The final search effort focused on the seabed in the distant Indian Ocean ended Tuesday after more than three months. Malaysia had signed a "no cure, no fee" deal with U.S. technology company Ocean Infinity to resume the hunt in January, a year after the official search by Australia, Malaysia and China was called off.
Mahathir said Wednesday that Malaysia has come to a stage "where we cannot keep on searching for something we really cannot find."
The Malaysia Airlines plane vanished with 239 people on March 8, 2014, while flying from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing.
SOUTH SIOUX GRAIN ELEVATOR WILL LIKELY BE DEMOLISHED
INSPECTORS HAVE BEEN ON THE SCENE OF THE SOUTH SIOUX CITY GRAIN ELEVATOR THAT WAS SEVERELY DAMAGED BY AN EXPLOSION TUESDAY.
SOUTH SIOUX POLICE CHIEF ED MAHON SAYS PLANS ARE BEING FORMED TO TRY AND PROTECT NEARBY HOMES AND BUSINESSES IF THE ELEVATOR COLLAPSES OR IS TAKEN DOWN:
OC…….. WANDER IN THERE. :19
MAHON SAYS THAT WILL LEAD TO SOME RESIDENTS BEING ALLOWED TO RETURN TO THEIR HOMES.
FOR THOSE RESIDENTS WHO CAN’T RETURN HOME, THEY WILL BE ABLE TO STAY AT A RED CROSS SHELTER IN THE SOUTH SIOUX CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL TONIGHT.
MEANWHILE A FINAL DECISION ON WHAT TO DO WITH THE GRAIN ELEVATOR OPERATED BY ANDERSON FARMS HAS NOT BEEN FINALIZED:
OC………….QUICKLY AS WE CAN. :11
THE NAME OF THE EMPLOYEE INJURED IN TUESDAY’S EXPLOSION HAS NOT BEEN RELEASED.
CHIEF MAHON SAYS HE REMAINS HOSPITALIZED IN A LINCOLN, NEBRASKA BURN CENTER WITH SERIOUS INJURIES.
A Belton man is dead after a rollover accident in the early hours of May 30.
Pieter C. Duplooy, 63, was traveling west on highway 158 in a Chevrolet Silverado when he left the road causing the truck to roll.
According to DPS, Duplooy was wearing his seatbelt. He was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident.
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Citing law enforcement, the Associated Press reported that a vehicle rammed into patrons of a pizza restaurant east of Paris, killing at least one and injuring at least five more.
This story is breaking and will be updated.
People’s Progressive Party/ Civic (PPP/C) parliamentarian Anil Nandlall has filed a legal challenge to a recent amendment of the Value Added Tax (VAT) Act that empowers the Commissioner-General of the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) to prevent persons who owe taxes from leaving Guyana until they pay or make acceptable arrangements to do so.
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Recently, Saanich police caught a scofflaw speeding in a school zone, with no driver’s license and no insurance. The total of all three fines was $1,127.00; most Facebook commenters seem to agree that is was a pretty egregious display of I-couldn’t-care-lessness, and one commenter noted that maybe even a fine of that magnitude could be pocket change to some people, and therefore not much of a deterrent.
Meanwhile, over in a lot of Scandinavian countries, fines for certain infractions are based on the offender’s income — which is why, in Finland, a Nokia executive who was caught doing 45 in a 30 zone was whacked with a fine equalling $US103,000, and two years earlier, the NHL’s Teemu Selanne was handed a $39,000 ticket.
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* EPAM Systems Inc - Jason Peterson will join EPAM, effective April 5, 2017, and will succeed Anthony Conte as CFO on may 10, 2017
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Jim Shirley, executive director of the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County, will speak this Friday, March 23, about the economic, health and social impact of the arts. The presentation will take place at 2 p.m. at the Alderman Oaks Retirement Center, 727 Hudson Ave., Sarasota. Call (941) 955-9099 to RSVP.
The lawmaker responsible for the school funding plan endorsed by the Senate over Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner's veto says the House should vote to override too.
Sen. Andy Manar is a Democrat from Bunker Hill. He told reporters Sunday that a negotiated compromise on the "evidence-based" funding model is still possible. But if there's no deal, the House should override when it convenes Wednesday.
The Senate override vote was 38-19. It upheld the overhaul which ensures no school district gets less money than last year and then pumps new dollars to the neediest districts first. Rauner calls it a "bailout" for mismanaged Chicago schools and made significant changes.
Manar says Republican Rauner's veto was not driven by policy concerns but by politics. But both Rauner and he say they're willing to compromise.
The inset shows the cheetah's inner ear, which affects the animal's balance
Scientists have discovered one of the keys to the incredible speeds of the world's fastest animal, the cheetah.
The balance system, in vertebrates' inner ears, consists of three canals that are semicircular.
The canals contain sensory hair cells and fluid.
The cells detect head movements.
Each of the three canals is angled differently.
They are all especially sensitive to distinct movements: one is sensitive to up-and-down movements, one to side-to-side movements and the last to tilting movements that go from one side to the other.
New research from the American Museum of Natural History has found that two of the three semicircular canals in the inner ear of the modern cheetah are of different lengths than those of extinct species.
Scientists believe the animal's inner ear design evolved over time to make it faster.
FILE - In this Feb. 16, 2018, file photo, former Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney poses for a photograph as he greets students at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. Romney is running for re-election to Marriott International's board of directors, but his campaign said Monday that he'll resign from that post if elected in November to the U.S. Senate, which bars senators from serving as an officer or board member of any publicly-held company. Rick Bowmer, File AP Photo
Last month, we revealed that Bethesda was partnering with Titan Comics to produce a two-part prequel comic to The Evil Within 2. It seems the publisher isn't stopping there, as it's announced plans to partner with Titan once again, this time for a tie-in to Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus - and we've got the first, exclusive look.
Simply titled "Wolfenstein," the comic will be written by Dan Watters (Limbo [the comic from Image, not the video game from Playdead]), with art by Piotr Kowalski (Sex, Clive Barker's Nightbreed) and Ronilson Freire (The Green Hornet, The Mummy: Palimpsest). It'll be available September 13, but you can read several preview pages right now.
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Not final art
As for the game these comics will tie into, it'll be on shelves October 27.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – A Missouri Senate committee is considering a bill aimed at protecting minors in prostitution cases.
The Columbia Missourian reports (http://bit.ly/2lGS35Z ) the bill discussed Monday would prevent minors from being charged or prosecuted for prostitution. It also would increase jail time for engaging in prostitution with minors.
The bill’s sponsor is Democratic Sen. Jamilah Nasheed of St. Louis.
Under the bill, anyone patronizing prostitutes aged 15 to 17 would be charged with a felony rather than a misdemeanor, with possible jail time ranging from less than a year up to four years. If the prostitute is 14 or younger, the possible jail time would be up to seven years.
The bill also would require any person patronizing prostitutes under age 18 to register as a sex offender.
Information from: Columbia Missourian, http://www.columbiamissourian.com
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The long-awaited ruling by US Supreme Court on the New Jersey sports betting case could come as soon as Tuesday, and a favorable ruling for the Garden State could open the proverbial flood gates on sports betting, and potentially online gambling, in America.
Many political pundits expect the Supreme Court to invalidate the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992 (PASPA) which effectively prohibits most states from offer sports betting. However, according to Daniel Wallach, a leading expert on the legalization of sports betting in the US, even if PASPA is not ruled unconstitutional, New Jersey could still walk away with a victory.
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DOVER, Del.- The Dover Police Department is investigating an early morning burglary where a 28-year-old victim was shot at.
Police say it happened just before 8:30 a.m. Monday at Pine Grove Apartments on Webbs Lane. Police say a resident left his apartment to take out the trash and left the door unlocked. When he returned, police say he spotted a man in the hallway.
According to police, the suspect fired a single shot at the victim. The victim was not injured, and the suspect took off.
Police say the suspect is described as a black man, approximately 6'0" tall, medium complexion, with a hooded sweatshirt pulled over his head.
The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact the Dover Police Department at (302)736-7130. Callers may remain anonymous. Tips can also be submitted to law enforcement through tip lines maintained by Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or on-line at http://www.tipsubmit.com or through the Dover Police Department MyPD Mobile App.
Mayor to give state of the city address
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Las Cruces Mayor Ken Miyagishima will deliver his annual state of the city address at 12:15 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 15, in Council Chambers at City Hall, 700 N. Main St. The public is invited to attend.
The address will be televised live on CLC-TV, Comcast cable channel 20 and streamed live on the Internet at CLCTV.COM
Tow trucks are parked in the yard where SDPD and SDFD crews were called early Saturday to investigate noises coming from a pickup truck.
AAA is activating its "Tipsy Tow" service by offering a free tow as a last resort to drivers for the Fourth of July.
The service, offered as a last resort, the program will pick people up and give them a free tow of up to 10 miles away.
Drivers, bartenders, party hosts, or passengers can call 1-800-AAA-HELP or 1-800-222-4357 to request a Tipsy Tow. However, they do want to be a last resort, so the company has a few provisions in place.
The service runs across Texas from 6 p.m. Wednesday through 6 a.m. Thursday.
The tow is free only for 10 miles, then the driver and tow truck contractor can work out a rate charge. You do not have to be a AAA member to use Tipsy Tow, but they will only take you to your house to hotel where you’re a registered guest.
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The front glass door at the Port Elgin library branch is boarded up with plywood after someone hurled a rock through it with enough force that it also damaged an interior pane of glass at the stairs.
“Bah humbug,” was the first reaction from Kathy Samson, Lead Branch Supervisor, after being called by the Town Dec. 7 just after 7 a.m. When she opened the door the shattered glass flew all over, and they found the large rock sitting there.
Samson said the good news is that no one got into the branch.
“So, I wrote 'Happy Holidays' on the door with a magic marker,” she said, adding repairs could take six to eight weeks as the glass is a custom order.
When you hear the word "allowance," you likely think of children.But money experts say giving yourself an allowance as an adult could not only help you set aside cash, but also save your relationship.Banks and other financial groups are even getting in on the trend, setting up special systems and apps for a digital-based adult allowance.Some couples have a method where if they want spending money, they'll take $100 a week or whatever amount they want, and split it up.That's how much each person gets.This method also works if you're single.The app Honeyfi will track your personal spending and purchases, so you don't blow your allowance or your budget.According to debt.com , only 30 percent of Americans have a long-term financial plan that includes savings and investment goals.Another 19 percent have nothing saved to cover emergency expenses.
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The Saskatchewan Roughriders have confirmed that Duron Carter has been charged with marijuana possession in Saskatoon.
The team released a statement Friday saying Carter was charged at the Saskatoon airport. According to the team, he has been released and will appear in court at a later date.
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It brought celebrity TV host James Corden to tears, and made singer Christina Perri tweet that her ‘heart is full’. The viral video that has people damp-eyed around the world is a ‘carpool karaoke’ style lip sync video, created for World Down Syndrome Day (March 21).
Titled ’50 Mums | 50 Kids | 1 Extra Chromosome’, the video was created by mums from the Facebook group ‘Designer Genes’, who all have a child with Down Syndrome. It was inspired by another Youtube video made by a mum-and-daughter pair from a UK Youtube Channel called Singing Hands, which teaches Makaton sign language used by many children with Down Syndrome and their parents.
Christina Perri’s song 1000 Years, made famous by the Twilight movies, is a favourite song for 18-year-old Ella, who features in the original video.
Two Pacific University football players were arrested in connection with a robbery and a street fight.
Washington County Deputies said just after 5 pm Saturday, they were called to a disturbance in the 2800 block of North Davis Court.
They said 18-year-old Christopher Goosby and 19-year-old Jeremy McGoldrick went to a home to buy marijuana from an 18-year-old man.
Deputies said they attacked the man and took off.
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Isaiah Thomas scored 29 of his career-high 52 points in the fourth quarter, setting a club record for points in a period and leading Boston to a 117-114 victory over the Miami Heat on Friday night. Thomas hit six 3-pointers and converted a three-point play in the fourth quarter and broke the franchise record of 24 points in a quarter set by Larry Bird in 1983 and matched by Todd Day in 1995.
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Banjul, Monday
Authorities in The Gambia have shut down a popular radio station critical of long-serving ruler Yahya Jammeh. Intelligence agents ordered Teranga FM’s closure without giving reasons, said Emil Touray, the head of the Gambia Press Union.
This is the first sign of a crackdown on the media since Jammeh rejected defeat in the December 1 poll. Jammeh first seized power in a bloodless coup in 1994.
Four National Intelligence Agency operatives and a police officer visited the offices of Teranga FM on Sunday to demand its closure, a staff member told AFP on condition of anonymity. There has been no official comment from the government.
Station manager Alagie Ceesay was arrested in July 2015 on charges of sedition and “publication of false news” – allegations he denied. The Gambia ranked 145 out of 180 countries in media campaign group Reporters Without Borders’ 2016 World Press Freedom Index. – BBC
UMS trustees to receive recommendation for UMaine president
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — University of Maine System trustees are moving closer to naming a president of its flagship university.
Trustees are expected to go into executive session Monday to hear Chancellor James Page's recommendation for the job. But there will be no announcement until a contract is signed.
System officials have been searching for a replacement for outgoing President Susan Hunter, the first woman to serve in the role. She's due to retire this summer.
The four finalists are Nancy Targett, provost at the University of New Hampshire; Joan Ferrini-Mundy, from the National Science Foundation; Amit Chakma, president of Western University in London, Ontario and Sally Reis, vice provost for academic affairs at the University of Connecticut.
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CHAMBERSBURG, Pa.– A Chambersburg man is facing charges after being accused of sexually assaulting a woman in September.
Adrian Velasco, 31, is now facing charges after information received by police allowed them to identify him as the actor.
On September 28 at approximately 4:30 a.m., police were dispatched to the 2500 block of Sollenberger Dr. for a reported sexual assault.
Police found that a 59-year-old Hispanic woman had been sexually assaulted by an unknown assailant.
After three months of investigation, police finally received information that allowed them to identify Velasco as having committed the attack.
Velasco was taken into custody and will now face charges.
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South Carolina prison officials have for years blamed cellphones for contributing to inmate violence. After a bloody riot at a maximum-security prison last weekend that left seven inmates dead, they find themselves once again asking federal officials to grant waivers and change laws to let them block the signals of these contraband devices.
Gov. Henry McMaster has eased hiring rules for new corrections officers. He says an officer shortage allows contraband to flow freely into the state's prisons, provoking often deadly inmate battles.
But some who've spent time in and around these institutions say contraband is so plentiful it is rarely the cause of violent disputes. They also say the problem stems from the inaction and collusion of currently employed correctional officers, not a shortage of employees.
The Sun reaches its most northerly position in the sky at 11:07 BST on 21 June, marking a point in time known as the June solstice. The UK’s period of night is shortest at this time.
The elliptical nature of Earth’s orbit causes a variation in our distance from the Sun over the course of a year. Our last closest approach, or perihelion, occurred on 3 January when, centre-to-centre the Earth was 91,401,983 miles from the Sun. On 6 July the Earth will be at its furthest distance, or aphelion, positioned 94,507,803 miles from the Sun.
FOND DU LAC, Wis. - Firefighters rescued a cat from a house fire in Fond du Lac.
The fire broke out just before 5 p.m. Monday at a 4-unit home on E. 10th Street.
Fire officials said the fire was quickly put out.
No one was home at the time of the fire.
One cat was rescued and received oxygen by paramedics who used a special mask made for pets.
The fire caused smoke and heat damage to the building.
One adult and three children are without a home and are being helped by the Red Cross.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Did you know? It’s Flag Day!
Flag Day has a long history and began on the local level. Its origins date back to 1885, when a schoolteacher in Wisconsin had her class honor “Flag Birthday” on June 14 to mark the anniversary of the Flag Resolution of 1777. From there, communities across the country began to mark the day.
When?
In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson made a presidential proclamation, which officially established Flag Day. It was not until 1949, however, that President Harry Truman signed an act of Congress designating June 14 as Flag Day.
Why?
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Walvis Bay-A second oil spill was detected yesterday the lagoon in Walvis Bay, days after another massive spill was found at the country’s west coast. Environment and Tourism Minister Pohamba Shifeta was on site yesterday, as the emergency response team tried to contain the oil spread.
The origin of the latest spill remains unknown. Some members of the public said the ministry of environment and Namport must deploy expert divers to help determine where the spill is coming from. The lagoon has been declared a Ramsar (an intergovernmental treaty that provides the framework for national action and international cooperation for the conservation and wise use of wetlands and their resources) area and is protected with international laws due to the fact that it is home to hundreds of sea birds. It is also regularly visited by dolphins and other sea animals that are now at risk due to the spill.
Superyacht Sailing Yacht A, owned by Russian billionaire Andrey Melnichenko was captured off the Larnaca coast on Wednesday.
The sail-assisted motor yacht was designed by Phillipe Stark and build by luxury yacht builder Nobiskrug of Germany.
It was delivered earlier this year. The yacht is 142.81 metres in length, weighs 2,500 tonnes, has eight floors, 54 crew, bomb-proof glass and an underwater viewing floor.
Back for its 13th year, Halloween Haunt at Canada’s Wonderland has returned for a fright filled night of fun. Tim Bolen brought along a few change of clothes and toured the haunted area.
SYDNEY - Fast bowler James Pattinson was Tuesday ruled out of the Prime Minister's XI in a T20 game against Sri Lanka with a foot infection, Cricket Australia (CA) said Tuesday. The 26-year-old had been hoping to get more matches under his belt to be in contention for Australia's Test side for the Ashes late this year. "Pattinson flew with the team to Canberra, however a left foot infection will prevent him from being fit to bowl," CA said. "He will be replaced in the squad by emerging New South Wales bowler Harry Conway."
(KPRC) – Investigators in Harris County, Texas have recovered nearly $1 million worth of meth-laced lollipops.
Deputies were responding to a call Monday about a burglary to a home in Spring when they discovered the drugs.
Two suspects, Evonne Mick and David Salinas were caught leaving the residence and loading a vehicle with the drug-laced candy.
Deputies said the suspects couldn’t even close their car door because there were so many drugs packed into the vehicle.
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San Antonio Police Chief William McManus addresses the media after a massive drug raid in Downtown on April 17, 2018. (Photo: San Antonio Police Department/Facebook)
A man is dead after pulling a weapon on San Antonio Police Officers.
Chief Wiliam McManus says they were called to the Embassy Suites Hotel on East Houston at around 6:40 this morning. A man in his 40’s was trying to break into several rooms.
The Chief says when they arrived the Officers found the man on the 7th floor where he was trying to get into a room.
The man pulled out a 45 caliber pistol and that’s when the officers opened fire.
The Chief says the man had been at the hotel for about an hour when the officers were called and they’re not sure why he was there. The mans name hasn’t been released yet.
TORONTO — Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne is suing the Opposition leader for defamation.
A spokeswoman for Wynne says a statement of claim was filed on Monday in order for the premier to be able to continue with her case against Patrick Brown.
Wynne’s lawyer first demanded in a letter in September that Brown withdraw comments he made a day before the premier testified as a witness at a trial in Sudbury involving two provincial Liberals facing Election Act bribery charges.
Brown had told reporters he hoped Wynne would give answers about the scandal “maybe when she stands trial” and went on to describe her as a “sitting premier, sitting in trial.”
Brown refused to apologize for the statements both after the initial lawyer’s letter and following a libel notice in October.
Wynne’s spokeswoman says this case can be resolved with an apology from Brown, but if he continues to refuse to apologize the premier will be able to continue the legal action.
RICHMOND, Va – A group of student dancers performed a traditional Kalamatianos dance LIVE in our studio! The members of the Doxa and Neo Kyma groups will preform during the 2018 Greek Festival that features delicious Greek food, drinks, shopping and entertainment.
Come on out and experience The 2018 Richmond Greek Festival that kicks off Thursday, May 31st from 11am – 9pm and runs all weekend. Hours on Friday and Saturday, June 1-2 are 11am – 10pm and on Sunday, June 3rd the festival runs from 12pm – 7pm at Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral on Malvern St. in Richmond. You can get more information at https://www.greekfestival.com/.
April 5 Medtronic Plc
* Medtronic announces worldwide voluntary field corrective action for Newport HT70 and Newport HT70 plus ventilators
* Medtronic - notifying customers worldwide of a voluntary field corrective action for all its Newport HT70 and Newport HT70 plus ventilators manufactured since 2010
* Medtronic - voluntary field corrective action conducted following reports ventilator may reset spontaneously during normal operation, without accompanying alarm
* Medtronic - since Aug 2012, and of more than 14,000 ventilators in use, Medtronic has received 12 reports of reset without an accompanying alarm
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Barcelona seized on the second-half dismissal of Dani Raba to beat Villarreal 2-0 and restore their five-point lead at the top of LaLiga on Sunday night.
Ernesto Valverde’s men had struggled to break down their opponents at the Estadio de la Ceramica until Raba’s dismissal on the hour for a foul on Sergio Busquets changed the course of the game.
Luis Suarez gave the visitors a 72nd-minute lead and Lionel Messi turned on the style with a brilliant second goal seven minutes from time to seal the points for the title favourites.
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. — The British Columbia office that investigates serious injuries or deaths involving police has been called to Abbotsford after a suspect was hurt during an arrest.
Abbotsford Police say a 37-year-old man was wanted on outstanding warrants for driving offences and was spotted Thursday in Chilliwack driving 160 kilometres per hour in a 70 kilometre per hour zone.
The man was tracked through the Fraser Valley to central Abbotsford where police say he pulled into a parkade and officers attempted to arrest him.
A news release from the police department says the man tried to flee and landed on the ground about four metres below, suffering an apparent broken leg.
A police officer was also injured when the department says the suspect resisted arrest, and both the suspect and officer were treated in hospital.
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* Results of placing announced earlier today
* Placing of total of 37.7 million new ordinary shares of 0.25 pence each in co, representing approximately 9.0 percent
* Shares placed at a price of 132.5 pence per placing share raising proceeds of 50 mln stg, subject to completion
* Expected that admission will take place at 8.00 am on April 3, at which time dealings in placing shares will commence Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom: +91 806 749 1136)
April 21 Woolworths Ltd
* Notes that an award has now been made in confidential arbitration between woolworths and lowe's in relation to their home improvement joint venture.
* Woolworths will be able to conclude proposed transaction with home consortium without consent of lowe's
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The Sixers have formally requested Maccabi Tel Aviv to allow Bolden to play at summer league, freelance reporter David Pick reports.
Bolden played at summer league in 2017, so it would be surprising if he wasn't allowed to compete again this summer. In fact, there's a legitimate chance Bolden will join the Sixers full time this offseason if summer league goes well for him. The 22-year-old was picked 36th overall in the 2017 NBA Draft.
A priest read a man his last rites, then he started moving
SKOWHEGAN, Maine (AP) — The mother of a Maine man who was shot in the head with a pellet gun says he began showing signs of life less than an hour after a priest read him his last rites at the hospital.
Lauri Quimby tells the Bangor Daily News a doctor said her 19-year-old son Charles Quimby wouldn't live Sunday. But instead, she says he started moving shortly after the priest arrived.
Lauri Quimby says the pellet is still lodged in her son's head as of Tuesday, but he is breathing on his own and able to speak to doctors.
Police say a 20-year-old man shot Charles Quimby Sunday in Skowhegan.
The shooting is still under investigation, and no charges have been filed.
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Information from: Bangor Daily News, http://www.bangordailynews.com
Win tickets to see ZooFunktion at Parq Nightclub on Saturday, April 22nd! Listen to Marvy J. from 7p-12a and when he tells you to call in, be caller 20 at 888-388-1037 to win! Tickets and show information at ParqSD.com.
Gas Prices Hit 17-Month High
The auto club AAA said Monday the price has risen to $2.35 a gallon for the first time since November 2015.
FARGO, N.D. (AP) _ The average price for a gallon of regular gas in North Dakota has hit a 17-month high.
The auto club AAA said Monday the price has risen to $2.35 a gallon for the first time since November 2015.
Fuel prices have been moving up the last couple weeks because of higher crude oil prices. Also factoring into the increase is the introduction of higher-priced summer blends and a seasonal increase in demand, as well as continued maintenance on refineries.
AAA says the national average price for regular is $2.40. Gas prices are expected to continue to climb with Memorial Day approaching and travel picking up.
For the first time this year, there is a sharp divergence between Wall Street and Main Street. The majority of traders and analysts who make up the Wall Street poll for Kitco look for the yellow metal to remain on the defensive next week, while Kitco …
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CHICAGO (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles have placed slugging first baseman Chris Davis on the 10-day disabled list because of a strained right oblique.
The Orioles announced the move before Wednesday's game against the Chicago White Sox.
Davis left Monday's loss to Chicago after hitting a fly to right with the bases loaded in the third inning. He is batting .226 with 14 homers and 26 RBIs.
The Orioles also selected infielder David Washington's contract from Triple-A Norfolk and transferred outfielder Anthony Santander from the 10-day to the 60-day DL because of a strained right forearm.
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Liverpool transfer news: Mohamed Salah has considered his clash with Real Madrid ace Sergio Ramos
Liverpool star Salah has been linked with a move to Real Madrid both before and after Saturday’s Champions League final.
The 25-year-old went into that match in Kiev expected to drive the Reds to glory.
However, Salah lasted just 31 minutes with the Liverpool star going off following a clash with Sergio Ramos.
Ramos has since been inundated with abuse from many Reds supporters.
And Spanish website Don Balon say his tackle on Salah may have cost Real Madrid the chance of signing the Egypt international.
Apple's latest startup acquisition could give its music service a jolt. On Monday, Apple officially announced it was buying Shazam, maker of a popular music-recognition app. It's not hard to understand why the iPhone maker might have been interested in Shazam. As we can see in this chart from Statista, users of the company's app grew quickly up to 2015, and were expected to have doubled to 1 billion between 2014 and 2016.
Apple has been cagey about its plans for the app. But Shazam has been known to spur music downloads, and it's a good bet the tech giant will try to use the app and its data to boost Apple Music.
In LA, Trump bragged he was going to spend a billion dollars on what he claimed would become the world’s tallest building. His architect Bill Fain delivered a gilded 125-storey office tower etched in a diamond-patterned exoskeleton...David Martin also devised a skyscraper: ‘When I told Ivana [Trump] the basis of the idea was to put two diamonds together, she lit up,’ Martin said. ‘I think they were divorced a week later.’ — The Guardian
Whether you've been following the tumultuous life of proposed architecture projects in Los Angeles or not (a stretch of Grand Avenue, for example, has been undergoing elaborate proposals designed in part by Frank Gehry for almost forty years) "Never Built Los Angeles," a book by architectural critics at large Sam Lubell and Greg Goldin, shows us via The Guardian the almost-reality of a Los Angeles-based Trump Tower designed by Johnson Fain back in 1989.
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Hearts’ first home Premiership match of the season has been moved for live TV coverage.
Craig Levein’s side will host champions Celtic at 12.30pm on Saturday, August 11 in a game to be broadcast by Sky Sports.
The Jam Tarts open their league campaign seven days earlier with a trip to Hamilton.
The SPFL today confirmed two other matches to be shown by Sky, Rangers’ trips to Aberdeen on Sunday, August 5 (1pm kick-off) and the Old Firm derby at Celtic Park on Sunday, September 2 (12.00).
Rangers’ clash with Motherwell at Fir Park will be played on Sunday, August 26 with a 12.15pm kick-off. The match will be shown live on BT Sport.
A church crusade held at the Harare Gardens between Wednesday and Friday last week raised eyebrows because of strange sack gowns worn by the wailing worshippers. NewZimbabwe news crew joined the worshippers to find out more about the 'strange' sack cloth uniform and wailing.
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HARRISBURG – Gov. Tom Wolf is trying to make the case for a 40% increase in funding for early childhood education programs. Wolf sat on the carpet with more than a dozen children visiting his office from a Harrisburg-area learning center that’s accredited through Pennsylvania’s pre-kindergarten program. Wolf says such programs pay huge dividends for children later in school and life. Wolf’s office says the extra $75 million he’s seeking would allow more than 8,400 3 and 4-year-olds to enroll in high-quality pre-kindergarten programs that are subsidized for lower-income families. Qualifying programs must meet guidelines for curriculum, teacher training, nutrition, and class size, among other things. About one-fifth of the estimated 300,000 3 and 4-year-olds in Pennsylvania are in a subsidized pre-kindergarten program.
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I know most of you will probably look at these new bikini updates from Charlotte McKinney and just assume that everyone’s current favorite busty nobody is on vacation or something. After all, she’s taking selfies on a yacht in a bikini, right? Wrong. This is Charlotte hard at work. How else do you think she could afford to take a luxury beach trip on a professional Instagrammer salary? Those boat rentals ain’t cheap. Which means she’s either with some rich sugar daddy or some bikini company’s footing the bill. Either way, I say it’s clearly worth every penny. So enjoy.
On Wednesday, May 30, 2018, at approximately 4:30 p.m., emergency personnel responded to Three Notch Road in the area of National Circle, in California for the report of a serious motor vehicle accident involving a motorcycle.
4:58 p.m.: St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Advisory Message: Motor Vehicle Accident Rt 235 in the area of Buck Hewitt Rd. Expect delays.
SMNEWSNET UPDATE 5:00 p.m.: At this time traffic is backed up on Three Notch Road in the northbound lanes prior to the accident.
Updates will be provided as they become available.
Shirley Hitchins
Peacefully at Fairview Manor April 3rd with her daughter by her side, at age 94, dear mother of Cindy and Bill Hitchins.
Predeceased by her son Alan. Grandmother to Tracey, Greg, Michael, Mathew, Candice and Tyler; great-grandmother of seven and great-great grandmother of one.
Cremation has taken place and burial in Toronto. Donations to Country Haven Life Enrichment or Fairview Manor would be appreciated.
Since the mid-1980s, the Sequatchie Valley Historical Association has worked to preserve the Coke Ovens Park in Dunlap. The main fundraiser each year is the Bluegrass Festival with this year’s event being held Friday and Saturday, June 1-2.
For more, see the May 31 issue of The Dunlap Tribune.
BLUE WAVE? New Generic Congressional Ballot Poll Shows Dems Regaining Double-Digit Lead. But: “Will party infighting derail the Dems’ chances to take over the House?”
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Wonderwall.com rounded up the cutest photos of stars and their kids in 2018, starting with this shot of Adam Levine, who was the epitome of fatherhood while out grabbing coffee with daughter Dusty Rose in Los Angeles on March 1. Keep reading for more cute kids...
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Austin, Texas, police chief says "trip wire" used on latest bomb, area is safe after sweep by law enforcement.
Newcastle United are casting their net wide ahead of a potentially-huge summer of recruitment.
The club left manager Rafa Benitez “disappointed” after failing to sign a single player in last month’s transfer window.
But the Championship leaders will need to significantly strengthen Benitez’s squad in the event of promotion to the Premier League.
Benitez will target half a dozen or more players in the summer window should the club return to the top flight.
Newcastle are watching matches across the continent.
And the club was represented at Tuesday night’s Champions League fixture between Benfica and Borussia Dortmund.
One-time United target Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was leading the line for the German club, who were beaten 1-0 at the Estadio da Luz in Lisbon.
Dortmund coach Thomas Tuchel criticised Aubameyang’s body language after the striker failed to convert a penalty in the game.
TOKYO, March 30 Japan's Nikkei share average dropped on Thursday pressured by a pause in the weakening yen trend, while semiconductor equipment makers firmed on gains in the Nasdaq market overnight.
The Nikkei shed 0.8 percent to 19,063.22.
The broader Topix slipped 0.9 percent to 1,527.59 and the JPX-Nikkei Index 400 declined 2.0 percent to 13,651.02. (Reporting by Ayai Tomisawa; Editing by Shri Navaratnam)
John Geraghty
Garafine, Caltra, Ballinasloe. Reposing at Caltra Community Centre this evening from 5 until 8. Removal from his residence tomorrow Friday to St. Peter and Paul’s Church, Ballymacward for mass for John Geraghty at 1. Funeral afterwards to New Cemetery, Ballymacward.
Crissie Dervan
Lawrencetown, Ballinasloe. Reposing at Kiltormer Nursing Home this evening from 4:30. Removal at 6:30 to St. Mary’s Church, Lawrencetown. Mass for Crissie Dervan tomorrow Friday at 12. Funeral afterwards to Lisheen Cemetery.
William also known as Willie Costello
Thomastown, Belclare, Tuam. In his 96th year. Mass for Willie Costello today at 12 in Church of the Sacred Heart, Belclare. Funeral afterwards to Killower Cemetery. Family flowers only, by request. Donations, if desired, to Galway Hospice.
We are sending a high five to Olive Branch native and Seattle Seahawks linebacker K.J. Wright.
Last Friday, Wright came back to North Mississippi to present a check to the Olive Branch High Schools boys' basketball team.
The check covers the cost of the teams state championship rings.
Wright played basketball, football and was on the track team at Olive Branch and went on to play football at Mississippi State University.
HUGE thanks to OB alum and NFL great @KJ_WRIGHT34 for his donation for our basketball state championship rings!! #OBPride #TeamDCS pic.twitter.com/me27MAZsMU — Olive Branch High School (@OBHSQuistors) May 18, 2018
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Bulls Boy 2011 wrote: Hasn't Mitch Achurch been released by Leeds? Maybe he could be worth a shout at this level. I think Toovey can motivate him to be a leader.
Sure I read an article that he's buggered off back to Australia. Crap overrated Aussie anyway. Wouldn't be anywhere near value for the money he'd likely want.
Rohingya refugees line up to get food aid from a local NGO after arriving from Myanmar at the Balukali refugee camp in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh. More than half a million Rohingya refugees have flooded into Bangladesh to flee an offensive by Myanmar's military that the United Nations has called "a textbook example of ethnic cleansing." The refugee population is expected to swell further, with thousands more Rohingya Muslims making the perilous journey on foot toward the border, or paying smugglers to take them across by water in wooden boats.
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The team will make a corresponding roster move prior to Tuesday's game against the Giants. Junis pitched a scoreless inning against the A's on Wednesday in his Major League debut, allowing one hit and walking two before escaping the jam.
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Isaac Vassell joined Birmingham from Luton for an undisclosed fee on Monday
Birmingham City give a debut to new signing Isaac Vassell after the striker joined from Luton on Saturday.
But Blues are without Maikel Kieftenbeld, who was sent off in the win over Bristol City, while David Davis, Che Adams and Jonathan Grounds all picked up injuries in that game.
Filipe Morais is unlikely to start for Bolton, having missed much of pre-season with a knee injury.
Josh Vela (ankle) and David Wheater (back) are also out.
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Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green exited Monday's game against the San Antonio Spurs, the team announced.
NBC Sports Bay Area's Kerith Burke reported Green was suffering from a "midsection issue" (h/t Monte Poole of NBC Sports Bay Area).
Green has not been susceptible to injuries throughout his career. The 28-year-old had never missed more than six games in a season prior to the 2017-18 season, though he's already sat out eight games to this point.
A three-time All-Star, Green remains a jack-of-all-trades for the Warriors. He is averaging 11.4 points, 8.0 rebounds, 7.4 assists, 1.4 blocks and 1.4 steals per game this season.
Jordan Bell is available to see increased playing time until Green can return to the lineup.
Green's injury does leave a significant void for the Warriors, especially with Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson all battling injuries of their own. Golden State's main concern at this point is getting its stars healthy in time for the playoffs.
“My goal when I took over this office in 2015 was to make it operate at the speed of business, not at the speed of government,” stated Secretary Krebs. “We moved from paper filings that were over six weeks behind when I took office to an online service for today’s fast-paced business world where you can form a business within 15 minutes and have your certificate in hand.”
MILAN, April 6 Investors interested in a 700 million euro ($746 million) portfolio of bad loans backed by real estate assets being put up for sale by Italy's Banco BPM must submit non-binding bids by April 10, three sources close to the matter said.
Italy's third-largest bank is shedding problem assets to comply with demands set by European Central Bank supervisors to authorise a merger between Banco Popolare and BPM last year.
The portfolio, dubbed 'Project Rainbow' and including some loans backed by prestigious hotels, has drawn interest from two dozen potential bidders, the sources said. Binding bids are expected around June 10 from a shortlist of five or six buyers.
KPMG and Banca Akros are advising Banco BPM. ($1 = 0.9383 euros) (Reporting by Massimo Gaia, writing by Valentina Za,)
Allison Keller shared video captured by her security camera of a snake that showed up at her front door at her in home in Houston, Texas. Keller said she was woken up after 2am by an alert on her phone that movement was detected outside.
WASHINGTON — Two major issues are holding up the massive government-wide spending bill that must pass Congress before a midnight Friday deadline to avoid another government shutdown.
An agreement could be announced as early as Tuesday.
One hurdle is funding for President Donald Trump’s promised border wall separating the U.S. and Mexico. Democrats appear likely to yield on $1.6 billion in wall funding, but they are digging in against Trump’s plans to hire hundreds of new immigration agents.
Also holding up the spending bill is an $11 billion Hudson River tunnel and rail project favoured by Republicans and Democrats from New York and New Jersey. The Senate’s top Democrat, New York’s Chuck Schumer, backs the project, but a veto threat looms if it’s part of the spending bill.
ROCKWALL, Texas (AP) - A Texas couple has been arrested for allegedly selling a 14-year-old girl to an Illinois family.
Steve Marks has been charged with purchasing or selling a child for sex. He's being held at Rockwall County Jail with bail set at $1 million.
Police affidavits allege Marks knowingly sold the child for sex to a family in Elgin, Illinois. The affidavits say Marks and his wife, Lila Miller, attempted to resell the girl to a different family in Florida after the Illinois family only paid half of the agreed amount.
Miller is facing the same charges as her husband.
Marks denied the accusation to WFAA-TV, saying that anyone who would sell a child for sex "needs to be put away for the rest of their life."
The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services reported the teen missing in September.
Details are starting to emerge about the man believed to be behind the pipe bombing at the Port Authority Bus Terminal Monday morning.The explosion, which happened around 7:30 a.m. in an underground passageway under 42nd Street between 7th and 8th avenues, triggered a massive emergency response by the NYPD and FDNY both above and below ground, tangling subway and bus service. Authorities described it as a terror-related incident.The suspect has been identified as 27-year-old Akayed Ullah, who is from Bangladesh and has been in the country for seven years. He reportedly lived at an address in Brooklyn.He was severely injured in the apparent suicide bombing attempt, and he was taken into custody at the scene and transported to Bellevue Hospital. He appears to have been wearing a low-level explosive device. He was stripped of his clothes to remove it.Fire officials said the suspect had burns to his hands and abdomen.Several people were hurt in the explosion, but all the injuries are said to be minor.----------
Dems Were Warned: No one probably realized the absolute disarray than the Democrats were in until America soundly repudiated Obama's policies and actions. While we need a strong second party, it is quite nice to know that leftist notions will not be part of the conversation for some time to come.
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[India], Dec 11 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to the Election Commission of India (ECI) and the Centre over plea seeking cancellation of nomination papers of any candidate contesting election in two constituencies simultaneously.
Earlier, the apex court had sought reply from the Election Commission and the Centre in the matter.
A petitioner has filed a PIL seeking to declare nomination papers of any candidate contesting election from more than one constituency as null and void.
As per Section 70 of the Representation of Peoples Act, if a person is elected to more than one seat in either House of Parliament or in the House of the Legislature of a state, then, unless within the prescribed time he resigns from all but one of the seats by writing under his hand addressed to the Speaker or Chairman, as the case may be, or to such other authority or officer as may be prescribed, all the seats shall become vacant. (ANI)
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BIRNIN KEBBI—Kebbi State Government has said it had settled pensioners with N79 million of N5.9 billion Paris Club refunds it received from the Federal Government.
At a briefing in Birnin Kebbi, Commissioner for Finance, Ibrahim Augie, said N1.5 billion was deducted every month by the state for the payment of monthly salaries to 19,133 civil servants out of the N2.7 billion it received from the federation account.
He said: “We received the first tranche and instructions by the Federal Government are to use it to settle salary arrears and for infrastructural development. So, essentially, the first tranche went to gratuity and pension arrears. The other half went to infrastructural development and this current one is to be spent the same way.”
Augie further disclosed that the state government recovered about N56 billion from over 1,000 dormant accounts of MDs through the implementation of TSA accounts, saying the state IGR has increased from N270 million to N800 million.
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The Lexington County Coroner's Office has now identified a man who was fatally shot Sunday morning at an apartment complex on Berryhill Road.
Local residents near the new Greenfield Avenue pedestrian crosswalk are asking motorists to please slow down.
The new crosswalk that was created in the summer has proven difficult to keep safe, according to residents in the area.
“I’m definitely avoiding the corner completely now,” said Ed Janes.
His family was helping to promote safety on the new crosswalk with this photo of Owen and Eric, both 7, Isabella, Kailena and Rosie, all 9.
They had seen how difficult it is for motoroists to see the crosswalk when driving west-bound up the hill on Greenfield.
After taking the photo and standing guard for their children, Janes and his wife watched as a woman talking on her cell phone narrowly avoided being hit by a pick up truck.
Awareness from both pedestrians and motororists is required as this new crosswalk becomes more travelled.
The message: Please slow down and cross carefully!
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IN NEW YORK, an explosion at Port Authority.. Not much else is known, except that there are multiple ambulances.
UPDATE: “Possible pipe bomb.”
MORE: Several Injured As Device Explodes At Port Authority.
STILL MORE: Suspected Bomber In Custody.
MORE STILL: Roundup here including possible surveillance video.
Apple will start transferring €13bn (£11.4bn) to the Irish government within weeks, as the internet giant continues to fight against the multi-billion euro bill and despite push-back from Ireland.
Apple was slapped with the bill in 2016 after the European Commission ruled that the tax it paid on its operations based in Ireland was so low that it amounted to illegal state aid.
Apple, at the time, said it would have "the most profound and harmful effect" on investment and job creation in Europe, and launched an appeal against the ruling. This appeal is expected to begin in the autumn.
While it awaits the outcome, which officials this evening said could take as long as five years, the tech giant...
Pierre High School band instructor Mackenzie McKeithan Jensen has established the first-ever band students of the week awards, sponsored by the Student Band Board. The inaugural winners are Adam Forman and Hayden Sayer.
Jensen says her gur goal is for everyone to get to know the band students a little better.
Adam Forman:
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Ben Chenery gives his assessment of The Blues opening performance
The Ram Meadow side were in action for the first time this season, hosting fellow Bostik League Division One North team Romford FC.
GOAL SCORER: Cemal Ramadan had a good game against Romford, scoring Bury Town's equaliser
They drew 1-1, despite having the majority of possession. Bury had a penalty saved in the first half before going a goal down on the 72nd minute, against the run of play.
But new signing Cemal Ramadan brought the team back into contention on the 81st minute, to salvage a point.
Ben Chenery gave his verdict, before speaking at length to the Free Press for this week's paper - plus his expectations of Tuesday's game away to Hertford Town (7.45pm).
Multi-State Manhunt
Authorities in multiple states are actively searching for the Ohio man accused of murder and posting the act online.
The hunt is on for 37-year-old Steve Stephens. On Easter Sunday police say Stephens attacked 74-year-old Robert Godwin senior -seemingly at random- in Cleveland, Ohio. They say Stephens fatally shot Godwin then posted video of it on Facebook. Godwin’s family now says they forgive Stephens. At one point Sunday police were able to reach Stephens on his cell phone and encouraged him to turn himself in. Stephens claims he has killed more people, however, police are only confirming mister Godwin’s murder. Authorities are warning people across the Midwest and Northeast to be vigilant and are offering a fifty-thousand dollar reward for information leading to Stephens’ arrest.
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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Our interstellar visitor last fall likely came from a two-star system.
That's the latest from astronomers who were amazed by the mysterious cigar-shaped object, detected as it passed through our inner solar system.
University of Toronto's Alan Jackson reported Monday that the asteroid -- the first confirmed object in our solar system originating elsewhere -- is probably from a binary star system. That's where two stars orbit a common centre. According to Jackson and his team, the asteroid was likely ejected from its system as planets formed.
Discovered by a Hawaiian observatory in October, the asteroid is called Oumuamua. That's Hawaiian for messenger from afar arriving first, or scout. The rock is about 650 feet (200 metres) long.
The findings appear in the Royal Astronomical Society's journal, Monthly Notices.
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Celebrating the Fourth of July around New York City can't be beat.
On Tuesday, the annual Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks will mark its 42nd celebration. The event is set to start at about 9:25 p.m. ET, according to Time Out.
The seven barges launching the fireworks will be positioned on the East River off Manhattan between 24th and 41st streets.
Here are some great, free places where you can catch the fireworks this Fourth of July:
COCONUT GROVE, FLA. (WSVN) - - A man who was jailed overseas and now finally home in South Florida received a benefit show in his honor.
Matty Gonzalez was detained in Abu Dhabi after officials found his prescription pain killers.
He had them for a shoulder injury, but he was not able to present the required paperwork.
He was sentenced to two years in prison.
Sunday night, the musician held a dinner party in Coconut Grove to raise money to help cover the costs of his legal bills in Abu Dhabi.
‘Feels pretty good to be here to do it,” Gonzalez said. “The support I have received from tons of people I probably don’t even know has been overwhelming.”
Gonzalez was joined on stage by friends and performed some original music.
He also shared some stories about his experience.
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Husky Energy is buying a refinery in Wisconsin for $553-million ($435-million U.S.) in cash.
The refinery at Superior, Wisc., will increase the Calgary-based energy company’s processing capacity by 50,000 barrels per day.
The purchase, which is subject to regulatory approval, will bring Husky’s total downstream capacity to 395,000 barrels per day and add to its asphalt production.
Husky plans to retain the approximately 180 workers at the refinery.
The seller is Calumet Specialty Products Partners LP of Indianapolis, which operates 13 manufacturing facilities in several states.
The Superior refinery has been processing light and heavy crude from the Bakken shale formation in North Dakota and Western Canada.
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DETROIT — Authorities have temporarily closed two stretches of Detroit freeways to search for shell casings or other evidence in the apparently random shootings of four vehicles last week.
State police Lt. Michael Shaw says Monday likely would be the final day for such a search because snow is expected and snowplows will be clearing the pavement.
About two miles of westbound Interstate 94 on Detroit's east side was expected to be closed for no more than 20 minutes, followed by a similar stretch of Interstate 96 on the west side.
Authorities have said they believe Thursday's shootings are linked. A motorist on I-94 was shot in the leg. No one was hurt in the other three vehicles that were shot.
CHICAGO – The lead guitarist for rock band Survivor, best known for the 1982 hit “Eye of the Tiger,” sued original singer Dave Bickler for allegedly using the band’s trademarks to promote himself and his solo career.
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In this Aug. 1, 2008 photo, Dublin Irish Festival honorary chairman John T. Fleming proposes at toast following the tapping of the first Dublin Stout Keg at Brazenhead in Dublin, Ohio. A flight-tracking service shows that a plane piloted by the Ohio executive with five other people onboard quickly lost altitude after taking off from Cleveland's lakeshore airport.
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Tests found no chronic wasting disease in more than 11,000 deer shot by hunters in north-central, central and southeastern Minnesota this fall, and officials say it gives them confidence that the fatal brain disease has not spread beyond a small pocket in the southeast corner of the state.
The Department of Natural Resources ordered the precautionary testing in north-central and central Minnesota this fall after the disease was found in captive deer on farms in in Crow Wing and Meeker County.
The testing also found no spread of the disease beyond the state's designated disease management zone near Preston in southeastern Minnesota, where CWD was already known to exist in wild deer. Tests from that zone found six confirmed and one suspected case, which is down from 11 last season.
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Learn how to combat coddling moths and other pesky insects at a free workshop taught by Master Gardener Bill Horn on Saturday, May 6, at the Curran Apple Orchard Park, located at 3920 Grandview Dr W in University Place. Mr. Horn will discuss and demonstrate homemade traps from 9am to 10am.
Interested people are asked to rsvp to help determine how many handouts are needed. Participants are encouraged to bring along clean half or one gallon jugs with lids if they wish to help distribute traps within the orchard. After the class, interested volunteers are also needed to help hang “sticky apple traps” throughout the orchard from 10am to noon. Wear old clothes.
For more information, please visit www.curranappleorchard.com
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Children ride on the back of a golf cart during the sixteenth annual Harper Street Parade on July 4, 2018 in Newberry, South Carolina. Getty Images/Sean Rayford
Americans across the country celebrated Independence Day on Wednesday, ringing in the country's 242nd birthday with time-honored traditions like parades, barbecues, parties, citizenship ceremonies, and hot dog eating contests.
Though much of the country endured stifling temperatures — NBC reported that some 98 million people were under heat advisories or warnings — the celebrations went on.
Even before the annual nighttime fireworks were set to begin, Americans kicked off their Fourth of July festivities this year with a bang. Here's how the day unfolded:
Even one of the the highest inflation rates in emerging markets is unlikely to persuade Egyptian policy makers to raise borrowing costs on Thursday, as the central bank looks to a rebounding currency and weak consumer demand to do the work instead. Five out of seven economists surveyed by Bloomberg predict the Monetary Policy Committee will hold the benchmark overnight deposit rate at 14.75 percent, with two expecting an increase.
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ROAD SAFETY: The Community Road Safety Grants are valued up to $20,000 for short-term, small-scale road safety projects.
BUNDABERG community-based groups and schools are urged to apply for grants to improve road safety.
Road Safety Minister Mark Bailey said Community Road Safety Grants Program were valued up to $20,000 for short-term, small-scale road safety projects.
"These grants provide an opportunity for local groups to address local issues and make a real difference to the safety of pedestrians and road users,” Mr Bailey said.
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No Droughtlander over here!
Outlander were in for a surprise at the end of Sunday night's season three finale: their first look at season four. Yes, already.
The Starz hit drama decided to waste no time, giving viewers a quick tease at what's in store when Outlander returns in 2018. The 20-second video features Claire (Caitriona Balfe) and Jamie Fraser (Sam Heughan), and promises, "A new land. A new journey."
Worship singer/musician Jimi Cravity ends the year on a powerful high note with his video for "Beacon." The visual finds Cravity, the latest signee to Capitol Christian Music Group and joint venture label sixsteps Records , playing with light and shadows as he delivers uplifting lyrics like "You are the beacon of heaven" that was inspired by his son's battle with cancer.
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LAST October, China raised its leader Xi Jinping to dizzying heights when it wrote Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era into the Communist Party constitution.
Now, the National People's Congress, China's parliament, has incorporated the thought into
Feb 2 (OPTA) - Results and fixtures for the KNVB Beker on Thursday (start times are CET) Quarter-finals ------------------------------------ Willem II (1) 7 Roda JC (1) 6 .... full-time: 2-2 extra-time: 2-2 penalties: 5-4 Willem II win 7-6 on penalties Willem II (1) 7 Roda JC (1) 6 .... full-time: 2-2 extra-time: 2-2 penalties: 5-4 Willem II win 7-6 on penalties
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and LAPD Chief Charlie Beck will light a ceremonial bat-signal tomorrow night to honor Adam West, the star of the Batman TV series who died Friday at age 88. The signal will be projected via spotlight onto the tower of Los Angeles City Hall at 200 N. Spring Street downtown in an event that will start around 9 PM PT.
West brought deadpan comedy and a hero’s jutting jaw to the title character of the landmark TV series featuring Batman, Robin and an over-the-top list of villains. It ran for 120 episodes from January 1966-March 2968 on ABC.
“Our dad always saw himself as The Bright Knight, and aspired to make a positive impact on his fans’ lives,” West’s family said in a statement Saturday. “He was and always will be our hero.”
The family also requests that donations can be made to the Adam West Memorial Fund for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Camp Rainbow Gold, an Idaho-based charity for children diagnosed with cancer and their families.
DARLINGTON, SC (WMBF) – A sinkhole has closed Williamson Park Drive from Spring Street to North Spain Street until further notice, according to city officials.
Lisa Chalian-Rock, the director of the Darlington Downtown Revitalization Association, announced the road closure Monday afternoon.
Chalian-Rock confirmed that a sinkhole caused the road closure.
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The Meyers Fire has continued for a month and has burned nearly 14,000 acres.
A new team assumed command as of 6AM today and they will continue to build on the plans of the previous team. Incident Commander Jay Esperance said "We will continue to build on their success as we manage this incident to work to ensure the safety of firefighters and the public." The team will be spending time getting familiar with the area as they go through "transition".
Suppression plans will not be changing as the fire patterns have not changed. Fire growth in the next few days is a possibility due to the presence of thick and dry vegetation.
Structure protection of the Moose Lake and Frog Pond area will continue to be the priority and attack resources have been identified and are prepared to react to new starts should they occur.
BofA ‘Murdered’ Ex-Client Manager’s Career, Jury Told
Law360, San Francisco (February 2, 2018, 9:29 PM EST) -- A former Bank of America client manager took the stand Friday during the first day of a California federal jury trial over allegations the bank discriminated against her when it fired her and listed her with a fraud reporting agency, testifying that the bank’s actions “murdered” her career.
During her testimony, former Bank of America employee Salma Aghmane broke into sobs multiple times as she recounted how quickly her lucrative banking career was destroyed after she was fired five years ago. Aghmane said when she was...
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Matic sealed a £40million move to Manchester United in July and showed his class on his debut with a commanding man of the match display in the 4-0 win over West Ham.
But question marks remain over why Chelsea would allow a key player to leave the club, especially to a rival.
And in response to a story which claims Conte didn't want Matic, Neville tweeted: "Bull****".
In a follow up tweet Neville added: "He [Conte] told me last Wednesday it was a great loss."
The Teen Choice Awards were handed out last night, with Carrie Underwood walking away with the biggest Country honor, Choice Country Artist.
Meanwhile, Sam Hunt was also a winner last night. His inescapable track “Body Like A Back Road” nabbed the award for Choice Country Song. Check out the country winners below and click here for a complete list of all of last night’s winners.
Choice Country Artist
Blake Shelton
Carrie Underwood – WINNER
Florida Georgia Line
Kelsea Ballerini
Luke Bryan
Sam Hunt
Choice Country Song
“ Body Like a Back Road” – Sam Hunt – WINNER
“Craving You” – Thomas Rhett (feat. Maren Morris)
“Every Time I Hear That Song” – Blake Shelton
“The Fighter” – Keith Urban (feat. Carrie Underwood)
“God, Your Mama, and Me” – Florida Georgia Line (feat. Backstreet Boys)
“In Case You Didn’t Know” – Brett Young
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From the Queen and Prince Philip's marriage to political upheaval, find out everything you need to know about this history of The Crown seasons one and two
The Crown made a triumphant return to Netflix in December 2017, with season two picking up where season one left off.
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Personal relationships and political crises collide as Queen Elizabeth II’s reign moves through the 1950s into the Swinging Sixties.
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SCOTT DEPOT, WV (WOWK) - The Putnam County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help identifying a man accused of stealing $200 in meat from Kroger.
Deputies say the man entered the Kroger at 301 Great Teays Boulevard in Scott Depot, WV on Monday, May 28th, 2018, at approximately 8:24 AM.
They say he stole eight family packs of Red Meats worth around $200.
The suspect is a white man, around 5'9” tall, weighing around 165 pounds, has blonde hair, is 25 to 35 years old, and was last seen wearing white shoes, blue jeans, and a white T-shirt.
If anyone has information about the crime, or you can identify the suspect, you are asked to contact Corporal W.O. Seanze at 304-586-0256. EXT: 2117.
ACADIA NAT’L PARK — The Acadia Advisory Commission will meet at park headquarters off Eagle Lake Road on Monday, June 4, at 1 p.m. The meeting is open to the public and will include an opportunity for public comment. Acadia Superintendent Kevin Schneider will give an update on the park’s draft transportation plan and other issues.
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Mealey's Insurance - Judge: Suit Challenges Rate, Not Entitlement To Payment, Evades ERISA Preemption
DALLAS - A hospital group's state law claims challenge the rate an insurer paid and do not involve a dispute over the right to compensation, providing an independent duty and escaping ERISA preemption, a federal judge in Texas held June 9 (Kindred Hospitals Limited Partnership d/b/a Kindred Hospital Houston Medical Center, et al. v. Aetna Life Insurance Co., et al., No. 16-3379, N.D. Texas, 2017 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 89285).
We’ve all worked crappy jobs. But, how is a crappy job defined? The answer is different for everyone, even though there are definite negative triggers the majority of us all share.
In the end, there are certain behaviors that should make anyone go “HMMM” and make you seriously consider abandoning ship.
Over the course of a recording career that’s spanned more than 40 years (and counting), Sonny Landreth’s distinctive slide guitar has added a little extra sting to a lengthy list of albums.
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Difficult for Sunderland to attract players, laments Moyes
David Moyes acknowledged it will be difficult for Sunderland to sign players as the club struggle on and off the field.
Sunderland languish third from bottom in the Premier League - two points from safety - while owner Ellis Short has already made it clear there will be limited funds in January with the team up for sale.
And ahead of Monday's visit of high-flying Liverpool, Moyes said: "Ellis will speak with me and I'll speak with Ellis, I've got no doubt.
"We'll see what we can do. It's difficult. It will even be difficult to attract the players.
"We need to say, 'We need you'."
Sunderland play host to second-placed Liverpool following their humiliating 4-1 defeat at Burnley on New Year's Eve.
NEW YORK — A former New Jersey police officer will spend up to 25 years in prison for a wrong-way crash that killed a fellow officer and another man in what prosecutors said was the result of extreme intoxication.
Pedro Abad had sought the minimum sentence of one year behind bars, but on Wednesday a judge in Staten Island gave him the maximum — 8 1/3 years to 25 years.
Abad worked for the Linden Police Department in 2015 when he crashed into a tractor-trailer after a night at a Staten Island strip club with friends.
GRAND COTEAU, LA. (WWL-TV) – If you purchased a Louisiana Lotto ticket in Central Louisiana, you may want to check those numbers.
According to the Louisiana Lottery Company, a Lotto ticket purchased in Grand Coteau in St. Landry Parish won a $350,000 jackpot.
Saturday’s winning numbers for the Louisiana Lotto were: 07-08-10-28-36-39. Only one ticket was sold won the jackpot by matching all six numbers. Ten other tickets matched five numbers and is worth $2,028 each.
The next drawing for the Louisiana Lotto is Wednesday, December 13. The jackpot for that drawing is $250,000.
For more information, visit the Louisiana Lottery Company’s website.
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It’s official the fight of the century is going down August 26th in Vegas. May Weather Vs McGregor … May Weather put the video up via his IG Page. The fight will take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Vegas. The Ticket prices have not been set yet.
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An overturned oil tanker caused traffic to snarl on US 95 near Eastern Avenue on March 13, 2017. (Source: LVACS)
An oil tanker rolled over on the U.S. 95 freeway near Eastern Avenue on Monday, causing 50 gallons of its load to spill out.
Nevada Highway Patrol said the incident was reported in the southbound lanes just before the Eastern exit at 7:42 a.m.
There were no injuries from the rollover.
Two right lanes of the freeway were blocked due to the rollover and resulting cleanup. Two lanes were open to traffic during the heart of the morning rush hour.
A backup was reported all the way past Valley View Boulevard.
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Iguodala (shoulder) will be available to play in Monday's game against the Spurs.
Iguodala popped up on the injury report Sunday with a shoulder bruise, but given his probable tag, there was little doubt that the veteran wouldn't be active in San Antonio. With Golden State's recent injury bug, Iguodala has been thrust into the starting power forward spot, and he is expected to be there once again Monday and likely play closer to 30 minutes as a result.
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenya's press is reporting that the government has switched off three TV stations after they aired live broadcasts of an event where the opposition is trying to "swear in" its leader Raila Odinga as an alternative president Tuesday.
The attorney general has warned that such a protest act challenging the official president will amount to treason.
The Kenya Editor's Guild said in a statement Monday that President Uhuru Kenyatta had threatened to switch off TV stations that air live broadcast of the opposition's event.
Odinga claims he won the presidential election despite the electoral commission's official declaration that President Uhuru Kenyatta was the victor. The Supreme Court nullified Kenyatta's August win but when a fresh election was held in October Kenyatta won after Odinga boycotted it.
RICHMOND, Va – Jimmy Budd and Jameson Deloatch from RVA Fashion week stopped by with 2 models showing off local fashions. The week-long event includes networking events, blogger socials and a big runway show happens Saturday, April 28th that benefits Neighborhood Housing Services of Richmond, Inc.
The show is from 8-10pm at The Jefferson Hotel in the Grand Ballroom followed by a reception with hors d’oeuvres, cocktails and live music. For more information go towww.rvafashionweek.com
.@garthbrooks closes out #RODEOHOUSTON 2018 with a new No. 1 paid rodeo/concert attendance record: 75,577. What a night! pic.twitter.com/3VevXNsuVS — RODEOHOUSTON (@RODEOHOUSTON) March 19, 2018
EMBED >More News Videos Some people waited up to an hour to get inside of NRG Stadium to see Garth Brooks kick off RodeoHouston.
Garth Brooks fans have ensured the country superstar's place in RodeoHouston history.Officials at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo say Garth is now No. 1 for paid rodeo concert attendance.In all, 75,577 Garth Brooks fans set him over the top to help him become the new record holder for Sunday's concert.Between both of Garth's shows on Feb. 27 and March 18, more than 150,000 flocked to NRG Stadium to see the artist's triumphant return to the rodeo.Garth says if he's healthy enough, "God willing," he will be back for RodeoHouston's 100th Anniversary.
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Marchand scored a goal and an assist while adding eight shots in Monday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Blue Jackets.
He nearly got a couple of chances to play hero in the extra frame, but both times Columbus rookie Pierre-Luc Dubois either made terrific defensive plays to deny him a clean shot on goal or got away with muggings, depending on your perspective. Marchand now has an amazing six multi-point performances in his last 12 games, racking up nine goals and 20 points over that stretch, and with the Bruins trying to catch the Lightning for the top spot in the Atlantic Division, there's no reason to think the 29-year-old is going to slow down any time soon.
Due to the gusty winds, it’s been a very chilly morning with wind chills in the teens and 20s.
Because we have south winds today, temperatures will be slightly warmer, but it will still be very chilly, despite more sunshine too.
Saturday will be milder, but another cold front is on the way for Sunday, bringing our temperatures back down with some light snow to go along with it.
This cold air will impact the Super Bowl up north in Minneapolis, too! But thankfully they will be comfortably warm in a dome.
This year will be the coldest Super Bowl on record though, beating the previous record from the Lions stadium in 1982.
I’ll have more on this weekend cold blast and how much snow we’re expecting, coming up on KSN News at Noon! Or you can watch my latest forecast right here: http://ksn.com/2017/03/08/weather-forecast-discussion/
~Katie the Weather Lady
Orlando Scandrick spent the past decade clashing on-field with the Washington Redskins. Now he's joining them.
The 'Skins on Monday landed the former Dallas Cowboys cornerback with a two-year pact worth up to $10 million, a source told NFL Network's Mike Garafolo.
Scandrick joins Washington just two days after the Cowboys granted his requested release following nine seasons in Dallas.
The 31-year-old Scandrick started 11 games last autumn before a back injury put him on the shelf. He finished as the 106th-ranked player at his position, but Scandrick brings game-day experience to a group led by Josh Norman ahead of Quinton Dunbar, Fabian Moreau and Joshua Holsey.
Scandrick's addition makes plenty of sense after the Redskins traded away slot man Kendall Fuller to the Chiefs before waving farewell to free-agent cover man Bashaud Breeland.
As for the Cowboys, the team saves approximately $1.4 million against the salary cap by moving on from Scandrick, their fifth-round pick from the 2008 NFL Draft.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - BMW:
* SAYS NOVEMBER GROUP DELIVERIES UP 5.2 PERCENT AT 220,649 VEHICLES
* SAYS NOVEMBER DELIVERIES IN EUROPE UP 1.2 PERCENT, IN CHINA UP 12 PERCENT, IN U.S. UP 4.5 PERCENT
* SAYS BMW BRAND SALES UP 4.8 PERCENT TO 186,346 VEHICLES IN NOVEMBER, MINI SALES UP 7.6 PERCENT TO 33,993 CARS Further company coverage:
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Baku. 4 August. REPORT.AZ/ Wind power stations in Azerbaijan in January-June, 2017, have produced 8 mln. KW/h of electricity.
Report informs citing the State Statistical Committee (SSC), this is 13% less compared to the same period in 2016.
Production of solar power stations in this period amounted to 19.3 mln. KW/h, which is 18.9% less in annual comparison.
Over the past year, production of thermal power plants in the country increased by 3% up to 9 648.3 mln. KW/h. The production of hydroelectric power stations decreased by 1.4% up to 1 055.1 mln KW/h.
Total electricity production in the country increased by 2.2% year-on-year and amounted to 11,199.6 mln. KW/h.
Annual festival of free, community-led walking tours inspired by urban activist Jane Jacobs. Explore your city, share stories about your community and connect with your neighbours on any of Jane's Walks taking place across the GTA on May 4-6. Free. See website for schedule.
FARMINGTON - The Care and Share Food Closet is selling chances on a quilt, a cord of well seasoned wood, and four passes to Sunday River. Tickets are $1 each, 6 for $5, and an arms length for $10. They are 50/50 tickets, so you fill out your information on one ticket, put in in the correct jar (for the prize of your choice), and hope you win. Tickets are available now and they will be available across from the Home Cookin' Booth at Farmington Fair.
The drawing will be Monday Sept. 25 after the fair.
Everyone will win with this raffle. The Closet feeds over 350 families in our communities and needs income to be able to purchase food from Good Shepard. We are able to by at a discount, but it is still an expense that needs to be met to meet the need in the area.
Event time: 5pm Sat and 3pm Sun
The dichotomy between the Arab and Western worlds dissolves in this unique program that joins America’s preeminent early music ensemble (The Boston Camerata) with an ensemble of Arab musicians from Egypt, Syria, and Morocco (SHARQ), in music spanning more than 700 years, from the various coastal areas around the Mediterranean, all inspired by aspects of the Christmas story.
Tickets and info at:
http://earlymusicnow.org/this-season/bostoncameratasharq/
Price: $29-$59 adults/seniors, $10-$20 students
× Change in Gentilly: Tigers remove Rebaudo as football coach
Holy Cross will change football coaches, a source told WGNO Sports.
Head football coach Eric Rebaudo confirmed his dismissal Friday to WGNO Sports.
“They decided to go in another direction,” said Rebaudo.
Rebaudo was dismissed after a 5 win regular season. However, the Tigers defeated Jesuit, St Aug, and ended a 17 game losing streak to Rummel with a dramatic 25-24 double overtime win.
Three of Holy Cross’ 5 losses were by four points, or fewer.
The Tigers began the 2017 season without star quarterback Chandler Fields, who transferred to Rummel.
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Mexico’s retail association said on Monday that sales at stores open for at least a year rose by 5.4 percent in November, compared to the same month a year earlier.
The group, known as ANTAD, includes retail chains such as Wal-Mart de Mexico (WALMEX.MX) and Soriana (SORIANAB.MX). Total sales grew by 8.7 percent compared to November 2016, the group said.
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Professional boxing returns to the Cache Creek Casino Resort in Brooks, near Sacramento, on Feb. 10, with area favorite Alan Sanchez (19-3-1, 10 KOs) of Fairfield meeting Ramses Agaton (20-6-3, 10 KOs) of Mexico in the eight-round, welterweight main event.
Promoters Don Chargin and Paco Damian see a bright future for Sanchez, whose last two fights were a fifth-round stoppage of Miguel Angel Huerta (28-15-1, 8 KOs) last June after a 2016 split-decision win over Pablo Cano (30-7-1, 21 KOs). Agaton was 1-1 in his last two fights.
In another eight-round feature bout, light heavyweight Ryan Bourland (14-1, 5 KOs) of Vallejo faces Jose Hernandez (18-3-1, 9 KOs) of Los Angeles.
Scheduled in supporting bouts on the Saturday night card are super flyweight Bruno Escalante (15-3-1) of Redwood City, cruiserweight Blake McKernan (6-0) of Sacramento and featherweight Ivan Vergara (3-0) of Vacaville.
Cache Creek is about 45 miles west of Sacramento.
The White Sox will activate righty James Shields to make a start on Sunday, as JJ Stankevitz of CSN Chicago reports (Twitter links). That’ll leave plenty of time for the veteran to show not only that he’s back from a lat strain, but also that he still has some gas left in the tank. Shields, 35, turned in three solid starts to open the year after a terrible 2016 season. Possible trade suitors will be looking to see whether he can manage extended productivity between now and the deadline.
Here’s more on the injury front:
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Anna Reisch of Greece wears an Amtrak dress her grandmother made her at the new station. Anna is such a huge rail fan she had an Amtrak-themed birthday. MAX SCHULTE, @maxrocphoto/staff photographer
MUMBAI Feb 14 India's largest drugmaker Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd's third-quarter profit fell below analysts' estimates due to slower sales in the United States, its largest market.
Sun's net profit for the October-December period fell to 14.72 billion rupees ($219.87 million) from 15.45 billion rupees a year earlier. Analysts on average expected a profit of 17.83 billion rupees, according to Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S.
Sun said quarterly U.S. sales rose 4 percent over the year earlier. The company's U.S. subsidiary Taro Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd last week reported third-quarter sales down 15 percent over the last year. ($1 = 66.9500 Indian rupees) (Reporting by Zeba Siddiqui in Mumbai; Editing by Himani Sarkar and Vyas Mohan)
Link: Lex Herald story on possible surplus property irregularities There's a link to a story in the Lexington Herald which will be of interest to anyone concerned about sales of government owned surplus property and bidding on it by employees or elected officials. See: State agency under investigation for 'irregularities' in surplus vehicle auction .
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The first ever Mempho Music Festival is underway at Shelby Farms Park.
Festival organizers expect thousands of people to attend the event, which takes place all weekend.
Security has been heightened in the wake of the Las Vegas shooting. Organizers also shut down roads in the area.
Organizers have been working for months to make sure the festival goes off without a hitch.
"I think the biggest challenge is like anything, you're doing something for the first time here at the park at this scale," one organizer said.
Click here for the full list of events at the festival.
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A Salina man pulled out a machete to protect himself from an intoxicated stranger at his home on St. Patrick’s Day.
No one was injured after police broke up a fight on a front lawn in the 700 block of W. Crawford and arrested 30-year-old Raymond Lawrence of Salina.
Captain Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that 33-year-old Kiel Bale answered his door just before 9pm after Lawrence allegedly banged on it repeatedly.
Police say Lawrence had been drinking and had a bottle of alcohol in his hand – and began swinging it at Bale. He then pulled a knife out of his pocket and that’s when Bale took action, grabbing his own machete.
A shoving and shouting match played out in front of the house until police arrived.
Officers arrested Lawrence on multiple charges that could include aggravated assault and battery.
Police say Lawrence’s knife was part of a utility tool.
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A former sheriff's deputy and Missouri correctional officer who killed his ex-girlfriend and her boyfriend in a child custody dispute has been sentenced to death. Judge Kelly Wayne Parker on Friday sentenced Marvin Rice to death for killing his ex-girlfriend, Annette Durham, in 2011. Rice was sentenced to life in prison for killing Dunham's boyfriend, Steven ...
Thinking about heading to Star City Shores? Maybe need to reconsider that idea.
City officials say three pump motors need repairs at the pool and water slide park off of 33rd and Highway 2. No word yet on when Star City Shores will reopen.
Here’s the list of public pools in Lincoln that are open.
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) - A state lawmaker whose district includes Cooperstown is making a strong pitch to have New York designate baseball as the official state sport.
Sen. Jim Seward, a Republican from Milford in Otsego County, points out that nearby Cooperstown is home to the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. Last week, he introduced legislation that would make baseball the official sport of New York state.
Seward tells The Citizen of Auburn (http://bit.ly/2l7XtUF ) that his proposal was inspired by a letter sent to him last year by a fourth-grade class at Cooperstown Elementary School, where a teacher had students develop the idea during New York state history lessons.
The students also pointed out that New York is home to two major league teams - the Yankees and Mets - as well as 10 minor league ballclubs.
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Information from: The Citizen, http://www.auburnpub.com
Prime Minister Theresa May has this morning called a snap general election. Here is everything you need to know.
What is a snap general election?
The Fixed-term Parliaments Act 2011 provides for general elections to be held on the first Thursday in May every five years. However, a snap general election is an election called earlier than expected.
What happens next?
The snap general election can only go ahead if two thirds of MPs vote in favour of it. The vote is due to take place on the House of Commons tomorrow.
When will the general election be held?
If approved in Parliament, the general election will be held on June 8.
Have snap general elections been held before?
Yes, on nine previous occasions. The most recent was in 1979, held six months before the deadline. It was called when the Labour government of James Callaghan narrowly lost a confidence motion. The Conservative Party, led by Margaret Thatcher, then defeated the Labour government.
NEW YORK (AP) — Actress Uma Thurman has accused embattled Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein of forcing himself upon her sexually and director Quentin Tarantino of making her perform a dangerous car stunt that injured her.
Thurman is quoted in The New York Times on Saturday as saying Weinstein attacked her in London. She says he pushed her down and tried to shove himself on her and expose himself.
Weinstein's representatives say he acknowledges making an "awkward pass" but denies physical assault.
Thurman says when she expressed fear about driving a possibly faulty car in Tarantino's "Kill Bill: Vol. 1" he insisted.
Video shows Thurman crashing into a tree. She says she left a hospital in a neck brace with damaged knees and a concussion.
Tarantino hasn't responded to a request for comment.
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Churchill, Poarch Creek Indians are March lecture series topics
The University of South Alabama Gulf Coast Campus Distinguished Lecture Series concludes for the winter season with two lectures in March at the Gulf Coast Campus Cultural Center Auditorium in Gulf Shores. All lectures start at 6:30 p.m. and are free. To register for any and all lectures call 251-460-7200, email aplatt@southalabama.edu or visit usacontinuinged.com.
The March 9 lectures is titled Churchill and the Many Books about His Life and will be presented by Dr. Ellwood “Woody” Hannum. Dr. Philip Carr & Dr. Karla Martin will present a program about the Poarch Creek Indians on March 22.
The USA Gulf Shores Campus is located at 19470 Oak Rd W. (County Rd. 6 West) in Gulf Shores, about a half-mile east of the Gulf Shores Sports Complex.
Event time: 10am-4pm
Join us in celebrating the East Side Business Improvement District’s 11th Annual Tomato Romp Festival taking place on Saturday, September 9th from 10AM to 4PM on Milwaukee’s east side. A day of throwing tomatoes, live music, a Bloody Mary Challenge where YOU decide & vote on the best among at least 7 contenders AND AMERICA'S LONGEST RUNNING ROTTEN TOMATO FIGHT FOR HUNGER – all proceeds to benefit the Riverwest Food Pantry. More information at www.tomatoromp.com
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Parents can begin registering their children for kindergarten at Cardiff School beginning April 16. A kindergarten tour will also take place at the school on April 27 at 8:15 a.m.
Children must be Cardiff residents and 5 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2018 to register for kindergarten for the 2018-2019 school year.
For more information, visit www.cardiffschools.com/page/493 or call 760-632-5892.
Staff working at Blackpool Victoria Hospital are being urged to get flu jabs – to help protect them as well as patients.
This season’s vaccination schedule ‘got off to a flying start’ though, with another drop-in session being held in the occupational health department from 1pm-2.30pm today.
“The NHS has a duty to protect itself, the health and wellbeing of its staff and its patients,” a hospital spokesman said.
“Getting the vaccination remains the best way to help prevent staff becoming unwell with flu and also stop the spread of the infection throughout the hospital.”
More sessions are due to be held soon.
Ellie Szeryk has the early lead in the Investors Group Ontario women’s amateur golf championship at Seguin Valley Golf Club in Parry Sound.
The Londoner opened Tuesday with a one-over 72 to sit two shots ahead of Victoria Zheng of Granite Golf Club.
Szeryk, a member of Team Canada’s national development squad, recorded a birdie and two bogeys on the front nine and finished the back with a birdie and a bogey.
Szeryk’s older sister Maddie won the event in 2015 at St. Thomas. Ellie won the Ontario junior girls title in Elmira last summer.
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Hunter Reed, Columbia City High School’s outstanding junior wrestler, slams Northfield’s Layne Evans Saturday in the 152-pound weight class at the IHSAA Semi-State at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum.
Reed pinned Evans at 3:25 of their match and eventually punched his ticket to the State Finals this coming Friday and Saturday at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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CLEVELAND -- Skies are now clearing and the flurries have all but ended…. for now.
Our weather pattern going into February will be bobbing back and forth with many polar and arctic air parcels.
The next round of snow for everyone arrives on Sunday. Anticipate general amounts of 2-4″ accumulation. With us trending colder again, our Lake Erie ice coverage will climb to above 90% shutting off significant lake effect snow.
Here is a look at overnight temperatures into early Saturday:
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While Trump was greeting the happy families, one guy requested the president to sign his hat. Trump obliged, but instead of handing the signed hat back to the guy, Trump flung it into the crowd, saying, "Here you go kids!"
MOSCOW: A 63-year old local resident was killed and three other people were hospitalised after a car mounted a pavement and hit pedestrians in the World Cup host city of Sochi, police said on Wednesday (Jul 4).
Police told Reuters they were investigating the incident and that initial signs suggested the driver had fallen asleep at the wheel.
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Two planes flying in close proximity to each other have sparked questions over what is happening in the skies above the region.
Readers have queried the appearance of the aircraft, with the planes reportedly spotted over St Helens and Widnes .
One eagle-eyed reader snapped the planes, which he believed belonged to the military, circling over Parr.
The sight of the planes has caused interest, particularly due to because of how close together they are flying.
Several people have taken to social media in their search for answers over the sight.
The answer is not clear on commercial flight tracking websites so the ECHO has contacted John Lennon Airport and the Ministry of Defence in a bid to clear up the reason for the flights.
Washington Redskins coach Jay Gruden plans to address players saying they are not being prepared to compete as he tries to move past consecutive blowout loss and get ready for the Arizona Cardinals.
After a 30-13 loss Sunday at the Los Angeles Chargers dropped the Redskins to 5-8, safety D.J. Swearinger repeated a theme from an earlier defeat that practices were too lackadaisical and the team wasn't prepared and was going to fail. Gruden says he'll talk to Swearinger about his concerns.
Gruden fielded several questions on his conference call Monday about preparation, answering that it's on him, his staff and players to make sure everyone's "fully ready to play." The coach says injuries and a revolving roster have presented a challenge for Washington this season.
The Redskins have already placed 13 players on injured reserve and could have more. Linebacker Chris Carter is set for surgery on his broken right fibula, and starting inside linebacker Zach Brown will have an MRI on his right foot.
Strahm (knee) could return in early May and would enter the Padres' bullpen, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Strahm has made four rehab appearances at Triple-A San Antonio -- topping 40 pitches in each of his first three appearances -- but the Padres don't want to risk trying him as a starter after throwing only 34.2 innings last season due to patellar tendon surgery. The 26-year-old seems likely to have at least a couple more rehab appearances before returning to San Diego.
RICHMOND, Va. – Chef Brad Turner, AKA ‘the Grill Sergeant’, spices things up in our kitchen with his Jammin’ Jambalaya. Chef Brad explains how this one-pan dish can be tweaked to use whatever is in your fridge. For more information you can visit https://www.facebook.com/brad.turner.90260
Feb 2(Reuters) - Hubei Feilihua Quartz Glass Co Ltd
* Says it was recognized as high-tech enterprise, and to enjoy a tax preference of 15 percent for three years from 2017
Source text in Chinese:goo.gl/5szYdb
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
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If you are in Cancun and worried about the transport services, then you are highly mistaken. It is a great place, and you can enjoy all the sight seen over there. Cancun Transfers and Shuttles are extremely helpful for each and every people over there. The cab drivers take you out on a beautiful journey of the place.
Carrie Coon is on-her-way-out Eden Valley Police Chief Gloria Burgle in "Fargo." Eden Valley and Eden Prairie figure into the third season of the show, which revisits the atmosphere and mood of Joel and Ethan Coen's Oscar-winning 1996 movie .
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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry will tie the knot on May 19, 2018. Christopher Furlong/Getty Images
Meghan Markle has set the fashion bar high with her engagement photo attire.
Given Markle's style thus far, we're expecting a wedding dress that is not only sophisticated but incredibly modern.
Rumor has it that Israeli designer Inbal Dror is in the running to design the dress.
While details regarding Meghan Markle's wedding dress are still mega hush-hush, we for one have no chill when it comes to waiting. Having already set the bar high with her engagement photos (ICYMI: she rocked it out in a freaking ball gown), it's highly unlikely that she'll settle for anything less than a fashion-forward creation. Keep scrolling for 18 wedding dresses — from pared-down and sophisticated to downright whimsical— that we could *totes* see the duchess-to-be walking down the aisle in. Preliminary dress fittings at Kensington Palace unfortunately not included.
The pro wrestling icon dazzled sold-out arenas all over the world in the '80s and '90s, doing battle with the likes of Andre the Giant, "Macho Man" Randy Savage, and Minnesota's own "Ravishing" Rick Rude. But in his personal life, the Snake was wrestling with a much tougher opponent than any he'd ever met in the ring.
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The "Squawk Box" crew talks about Macy's new service which will allow customers to scan bar codes on items with their smartphone using Macy's mobile app.
PWinsider.com has released some news and notes that should be regarded as spoilers leading into tonight’s episode of WWE Raw.
The current plan for the main event is to air The Ultimate Deletion match between Bray Wyatt and Matt Hardy.
Also, Ronda Rousey and John Cena are backstage at the TV events. Something to keep an eye on is the fact that Samoa Joe, who has been out of action with an injury, is backstage at the show as well.
Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke's visit to Alaska and the filing of an undisclosed-applicant permit application to drill " in a giant area in the Susitna Basin mostly west of the Parks Highway near Talkeetna and Willow" is just the latest news sparking debate about Alaska's energy future. What is not news is that our Earth's climate is rapidly warming - and in Alaska twice as fast as the global average.
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Scott Mowatt, 31, and Paisley Bates, 26, both of Arbroath, died near Marykirk Bridge.
Deaths: Crash happened in early hours of Sunday. STV
Two people who died when car crashed off the road and fell down an embankment near a river.
Scott Mowatt, 31, and Paisley Bates, 26, died after the vehicle left the A937 in Angus in the early hours of Sunday.
Mr Mowatt and Ms Bates were from Arbroath, police said.
Another man was seriously injured and was taken to hospital following the crash.
The crash took place near Marykirk Bridge on the Montrose to Laurencekirk road.
Police have urged anyone with information to contact them via 101, quoting incident number 5027 of August 12.
Police have urged anyone with information to come forward. Derek Ironside
Texans in 'bump stock' birthplace worry shooting makes employer a scapegoat
MORAN -- In this tiny West Texas town on Thursday, Jeremiah Cottle was trying to take comfort in the support he has gotten from neighbors.
But elsewhere, there was little comfort. Cottle and the company he owns, Slide Fire Solutions, have come under heavy criticism for selling a rifle attachment that few outside of gun enthusiast circles had ever heard of before this week.
But since a gunman killed 58 people attending a country music concert Sundaynight in Las Vegas, a flood of attention has turned to Cottle's little-known device, called a "bump stock" or "bump fire stock," which may have enabled Stephen Paddock to turn semiautomatic, one-shot-per-trigger-pull rifles into ones able to fire much like machine guns.
All of the attention clearly has taken him by surprise.
-Karen Robinson-Jacobs
Plus: After Vegas massacre, NRA calls for restrictions on rapid-fire 'bump stocks'
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I would like to personally thank Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto and Rep. Jacky Rosen for the $100-plus bump that I just received in my Air Force retirement check. I know that it was through their efforts the the “crumbs” being offered by the Republicans were turned into a substantial increase in my monthly check.
Oh, wait, that’s right. They were the ones who sat on their hands, just as they did during the recent State of the Union address, and did everything they could to derail the tax cuts that are already boosting the entire U.S. economy. I’ll be sure to remember their efforts when the next election comes around.
A man was injured on Gull Lake in Brainerd during a snowmobile crash.
The Cass County Sheriff’s Office arrived to the scene and found an adult injured from a crash, according to the Brainerd Dispatch. The unidentified man was taken to the shore where he was transported by North Memorial Ambulance to Essentia Health-St. Joseph’s Medical Center.
The man sustained non-life threatening injuries. It is unclear if the man was driving the snowmobile.
Lake Shore Police Department, Nisswa Fire Department and North Memorial Ambulance responded to the incident.
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MONTEVIDEO, April 5 Consumer prices in Uruguay rose 0.68 percent in March, the government said in a statement on Wednesday, bringing the country's 12-month inflation rate to 6.81 percent.
It was the first time since December 2010 that Uruguayan inflation was within the country's 3 percent to 7 percent target range.
Central bank chief Mario Bergara said on March 30 that Uruguay would re-enter its target range "sooner rather than later", after the government reported that February's 12-month inflation rate was 7.1 percent. (Reporting by Malena Cristaldi; writing by Hugh Bronstein; Editing by Chris Reese and David Gregorio)
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has suspended state law and called a special election in June to fill the seat vacated by Republican U.S. Rep. Blake Farenthold, who recently resigned following sexual harassment allegations.
Abbott’s Tuesday order schedules an election June 30 for a term expiring at the end of the year.
Farenthold’s seat was already being filled in November’s general election.
But Abbott argued that wasn’t fast enough since Hurricane Harvey ravaged the district, which includes Corpus Christi, and evoked emergency powers to ensure it gets a congressional voice faster.
The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments about that same district Tuesday.
A lower court found that its boundaries as drawn by the Republican-controlled Legislature marginalized Hispanic voters. The high court could order them redrawn, if it agrees.
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Dallas Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett working the sidelines against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017. The Cowboys won, 6-0. (Max Faulkner/Fort Worth Star-Telegram/TNS)
Jon Machota, Cowboys beat writer for SportsDayDFW.com and The Dallas Morning News, answered questions about the team Friday. Here are some highlights.
Is 2018 the year Jason Witten starts to see his role decrease?
Jon Machota: Only if he deals with injury. If he's healthy, Jason Witten's role will remain the same. There's been no indication that his role will decrease and I doubt he'd be returning for his 16th season if he thought he would be playing less.
Who is the next Cowboys coach once Garrett is gone?
Jon Machota: If Vegas put out odds today, Sean Payton would probably be the favorite. Reasons: He has worked as an assistant coach with the Cowboys. He has a good relationship with Jerry Jones. Drew Brees isn't going to play forever.
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Kids from this Perth school act as chefs and waiters at a local nursing home. Source: Today Tonight
With Avengers: Infinity War debuting this weekend, you may need a cram session on what’s going on with all this stuff! I mean there’s a lot to know before you see it!
What are the Infinity Stones? Who is Thanos? Why are they fighting?
Good luck and enjoy!!!
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Rapper Meek Mill is back in a Philadelphia courtroom, hoping to get his appeal moved to a different judge and get a new trial.
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ordered Mill's release last month from prison where he was serving a two- to four-year sentence on a probation violation related to a decade-old gun and drug conviction.
A team of lawyers and public relations consultants had waged an all-out battle to get him freed on bail.
Mill's lawyers will ask Tuesday that Judge Genece Brinkley be removed from his case. They allege she's been waging a vendetta against the rapper, including sending him to prison for the probation violations. She has strongly defended her impartiality.
Prosecutors say they believe Mill should get a new trial because of questions raised about the credibility of his arresting officer.
Palat scored two goals in Tampa's 5-3 win over Florida on Friday night.
He and Brayden Point are already showing fantastic chemistry -- the duo combined for five points Friday night. We had some concerns about Palat's production now that he's been shifted down the lineup, but so far, so good.
EDMONTON — The United Conservative Party says one of its legislature members has resigned from caucus.
United Conservative Leader Jason Kenney issued a terse statement Friday that said Don MacIntyre resigned at about noon.
A tweet from MacIntyre says he’s resigning to focus on family, but it does not specify whether he is stepping down as an MLA or just leaving caucus.
The United Conservative Party did not return phone calls requesting comment.
MacIntyre was elected to the legislature in the constituency of Innisfail-Sylvan Lake in 2015 under the Wildrose banner before the party merged with the United Conservatives.
Before that, he was a part-time instructor for the alternative energy program at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology and worked as chief technical officer for a private overseas geothermal company.
MacIntyre has suggested in the past that science hasn’t conclusively proven that climate change is a man-made problem.
Kate Upton and Justin Verlander celebrated the Astros’ 2017 World Series in the best way possible: By getting married!
Except up until now, we didn’t really have any details. It was just an abstract idea that we couldn’t really get excited about. But on Monday, Upton finally shared some pictures of her wedding with Justin Verlander. Needless to say, the whole day looked pretty picturesque:
Julia Roberts is stepping out to present her longtime friend and frequent co-star George Clooney with one of the highest honors in film.
The American Film Institute says Wednesday that Roberts will be on hand to give Clooney the 46th AFI Life Achievement Award at a gala to be held at the Dolby Theatre on June 7.
Roberts has co-starred with Clooney in a number of films including "Ocean's Eleven," ''Ocean's Twelve" and "Money Monster." She also starred in his directorial debut "Confessions of a Dangerous Mind."
The AFI tribute to Clooney will be broadcast on TNT on June 21 at 10:00 p.m. Eastern and Pacific.
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Coronation Street Episode Guide – Wednesday 26th April.
​SPOILER ALERT!
With Bethany in earshot, Nathan fakes a call to his bank, feigning financial problems. Mel lies to Bethany, telling her the bank is threatening to close down the salon. Alone in the flat Bethany’s startled when a guy calls to collect Nathan’s camera equipment. When Nathan returns to find the equipment gone he tears into Bethany. As Bethany sobs Nathan apologises for his rant, explaining the equipment belongs to Neil. Nathan says Neil has a soft spot for Bethany, maybe if she meets him for a drink it will go some way to making amends. Desperate for Nathan’s approval will Bethany agree?
Rosie finds Leah skulking outside no.4. Leah makes out she wanted to check Sally hadn’t had any more messages from her step-mum. Uneasy Rosie tells Sophie.
Todd’s unnerved when Drew questions him on he and Billy’s plans for the future​​
Finally, good news for a city that has had more than its share of disappointments: Fireworks are coming back to Hartford's riverfront on July 8.
The display had to be canceled last year because of funding woes in Hartford and East Hartford. (The capital city was far from alone. Several cities around the nation had to cancel their fireworks shows last year.) Thanks are owed to Mohegan Sun and Travelers for paying the fireworks bill this year, and to United Technologies Corp. for paying for police and fire services. Their generosity restores an annual tradition that had dated at least to 1982.
Thanks also to UTC for underwriting a summer-long "Summer in the City" program, which kicks off with a blues festival this weekend and includes the Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz on July 14-16 and the Riverfront Dragon Boat & Asian Festival on Aug. 19.
There are a lot of relatively unknown companies that have been manufacturing devices for awhile, and Vivo is one of those said companies. Vivo has been quietly releasing new smartphones on a regular basis and it is planning to release another smartphone later this month in India.
The Vivo V5 Plus will be the company’s latest flagship and will feature a dual-selfie camera design. With more and more manufacturers including dual-rear camera setups, not many have been focusing too much on the selfie camera, other than simply increasing the megapixels.
Unfortunately, there is no more information regarding what the V5 Plus will entail, but we’ll be looking to see if Vivo can deliver on the “selfie camera revolution”. The device will be unveiled at an event in India on January 23rd so we’ll have to wait a few more weeks to see what’s in store.
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​Our man abroad, David Bulmer, caught up with Travis Pastrana who was in England this week to kick off Nitro Circus Live's Europe Tour for 2017 and backflip from barge-to-barge on the Thames River. He also talks about Team USA/MXoN, the state of motocross in general through his eyes, and freestyle.
Thailand's legacy Chiang Mai tourism market has undergone a millennial transformation that is now tapping into a new base of travelers seeking authentic Thai experiences; last year over 4.6 million arrivals at the city's international gateway thrust the destination into a new light, as the passenger volume only trailed Phuket in terms of provincial airports in the country. According to C9 Hotelworks' latest market research Chiang Mai Hotel Market Overview much of the growth has been fueled by rising low-cost carriers, with 5,346 flights from Greater China last year.
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RALPH PETERS: Why the ‘Arab street’ didn’t just explode.
In the wake of President Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital last week, the “experts” crowding the media predicted strategic calamity: Vast, violent protests and a wave of terror would sweep the Muslim world in the coming days.
Instead, the largest demonstration anywhere this weekend was the funeral procession for Johnny Hallyday, the “French Elvis.” Nothing in the Middle East came close.
We have witnessed, yet again, the carefully phrased anti-Semitism of the pristinely educated; the global left’s fanatical pro-Palestinian bias; and the media’s yearning for career-making disasters.
Rather than waves of protest, the waiting world got tepid statements of disapproval from otherwise-occupied Arab governments; demonstrations in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip that, combined, barely put a thousand activists in the streets; and yes, four deaths: two demonstrators and two Hamas terrorists hit by an Israeli airstrike.
DETROIT (AP) — Wayne State University has installed banners in its football stadium recognizing all 3,500 recipients of America’s highest military honor.
The Detroit school announced Tuesday the banners bearing the names of Medal of Honor recipients include Robert Simanek, a 1958 Wayne State graduate who received the medal in 1953. He attended a recent Department of Athletics Academic Recognition Luncheon.
The banners continue an effort by the university’s athletic department to pay tribute to Medal of Honor recipients.
Last fall, it unveiled football uniforms with the last name of a medal recipient. All school teams have been featuring an apparel item with patches representing medal honorees as well as the 100th anniversary of university athletics.
Tree trimming backs up traffic on eastbound SR 16
Tree trimming backed up state Route 16 near Gig Harbor on Monday morning, and work may not be done, according to the state Department of Transportation.
After another stellar weekend at the box office over New Year's, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story now ranks as the second-highest grossing film of 2016. Despite only spending 18 days of the year in theaters, Rogue One has raked in $439.7 million in domestic sales, ComScore reported. It's only behind Finding Dory, another Disney film that brought in $486 million last year.
While the force was with Rogue One over the holiday weekend, it wasn't the only contributor to the weekend box office haul that totaled $200 million across the top-ten films. Universal's animated musical Sing brought in an estimated $56.4 million, followed by Passengers, Moana, and Why Him?
All in all, the industry is expecting 2016 to be a record year at the box office. Despite flat ticket sales, box office revenue is projected to total $11.3 billion. 2015's total was $11.14 billion. Becca Stanek
CMC vice chairman meets with Russian defense minister
Xu Qiliang, vice chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC), met with Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoygu in Beijing on Tuesday.
China-Russia relations have reached a new level thanks to the push by the heads of state of both countries in recent years, said Xu, adding that bilateral military cooperation has consistently maintained positive development momentum.
China and Russia need to strengthen strategic coordination to further enhance the cohesion of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization which has entered a new development phase, said Xu.
Russia has made it its diplomacy priority to strengthen the comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination with China and will continue to deepen cooperation with China so as to jointly tackle new security threats, and maintain regional and world peace and stability, Shoygu said.
Huntsville police are responding this morning to a strange situation that involves a mislocated deer.
The incident is on Corporate Drive in the city.
The police are trying to get the deer out of a building.
The animal apparently smashed through a large window in the back of the business.
Animal control officers are helping out with the situation.
Serving since 2011, Herbalist Farmer has grown into a complete pot bazaar. You'd be remiss not to check out its somewhat limited supply of top-shelf bud, browse its selection of glass or take a look at the current $15 deal on an eighth. But if you go there for one thing only, make it the $25 grams of concentrate, which come in a cornucopia of varieties with a special focus on Sirius Extracts. Especially go for the sativa-dominant Gouda. It'll be the best-tasting shatter you've had in a while, and at that price you might as well grab a couple. Pro tip: Make sure to bring your plastic exit Baggie. They're sticklers about it, and it will save you a dollar.
Ogra chairperson, PSO MD to appear in SC tomorrow
ISLAMABAD: Chairperson of Oil and Gas Regularity Authority (Ogra) and managing director of PSO will appear in Supreme Court (SC) on tomorrow (Thursday).
Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Mian Saqib Nisar summoned Ogra Chairperson Uzma Adil and managing director of PSO on July 5 (Thursday) to inform court about the supply of petrol, diesel, kerosene and furnace oil on cheaper rate to the consumers. They were directed to bring complete reports of taxes collected in the head of petroleum products in order to satisfy court.
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – If you think the COVA Beer Fest is only about a bevy of beverages, think again! Nisa Cochran whipped up a couple of examples of the food offerings you will also find at this family friendly event. Bring your blanket or lawn chair and enjoy live entertainment, local food trucks, Virginia craft beer and a Virginia wine garden.
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YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 3, ARMENPRESS. Finnish President Sauli Niinistö, 69, has announced the birth of his third son.
“President Sauli Niinistö and his spouse - Jenni Haukio, welcomed their third son at 20:00, February 2”, the president’s office said.
The 69 year old won re-election in a landslide victory Sunday and was sworn into office for a second term Thursday before his second wife gave birth to a healthy boy on Friday evening.
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HONG KONG Chinese telecom equipment and smartphone maker Huawei Technologies Co Ltd [HWT.UL] said on Friday it is targeting a net profit margin of 7 percent going forward, adding that its carrier business growth rate will slow in 2017.
Huawei Chief Executive Eric Xu was speaking on Friday after the company said that net profit edged up just 0.4 percent last year, its slowest annual growth since 2011.
(Reporting by Sijia Jiang; Editing by Anne Marie Roantree)
Kelley was placed on the disabled list with ulnar nerve irritation Tuesday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.
Kelley has had two Tommy John surgeries already, so issues with his elbow are even more worrisome than they are for most pitchers. There hasn't yet been word on the timeline for this particular issue, however. In his first six innings of the 2018 season, the 33-year-old has allowed three runs on six hits, striking out nine without walking any batters.
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SWANSEA, Wales (AP) — Bayern Munich has given assistant manager Paul Clement permission to hold talks with Swansea over becoming manager of the English Premier League club.
The 44-year-old Clement would be the south Wales team’s third manager this season, with Francesco Guidolin and then Bob Bradley fired.
Swansea is in danger of being relegated after six seasons in the Premier League, with the team bottom of the standings.
Clement has less than one season’s experience as a head coach, leaving second-tier English club Derby in February 2016 after eight months.
But the Englishman has worked alongside Carlo Ancelotti at Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid and, this season, Bayern.
LIVERMORE (CBS SF) — Police in Livermore Tuesday afternoon are investigating a home invasion robbery where the suspect may be hiding inside a residence.
Police asked people to avoid the area of Wagoner Drive and Coronado Way at about 12:30 p.m.
Livermore PD is currently working an incident in the area of Wagoner Dr and Coronado Way. Please avoid the area. We will provide updates as we can. pic.twitter.com/Xc8XLUlWKH — Livermore PD (@LivermorePolice) April 24, 2018
Numerous Livermore police and SWAT vehicles were parked in front of the home in question. Police units are blocking off streets in the area to keep traffic and residents away from the scene.
They later made several follow-up posts on Twitter that they were “working on a peaceful resolution” with the suspect.
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The 50-megawatt Boulder Solar II plant, southeast of Las Vegas, reached its commercial operation status, NV Energy announced Monday. Boulder Solar II is the 14th solar energy resource to serve the state and is one of 43 renewable energy projects in Nevada.
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Mercer pitcher Robert Broom had 12 strikeouts in six scoreless innings to help the Bears beat No. 1 Florida 6-4 Tuesday.
GAINESVILLE, Florida (41NBC/WMGT) – Mercer pitcher Robert Broom had 12 strikeouts in six scoreless innings to help the Bears beat No. 1 Florida 6-4 Tuesday.
The Gators (34-8, 14-4 SEC) led 4-1 after the first inning before the Bears tied it with three runs in the third.
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Le Bassett had 3 RBIs for Mercer. RJ Yeager had two and Sean McDermott had one.
Tuesday’s win marks Mercer’s third straight over Florida. The Bears also topped the Gators in 2006 and 2014.
Mercer (29-14, 8-7 Southern Conference) hosts VMI this weekend. Game 1 of their three-game series is Friday at 6 p.m.
Roberts said the Dodgers are likely to move Cody Bellinger into the No. 3 spot in the lineup and move Logan Forsythe from second base to third. The Dodgers can play Chase Utley, Enrique Hernandez and Austin Barnes at second base. Roberts said they prefer to use Chris Taylor as the starter in center field and the backup at shortstop.
In this Saturday, March 17, 2018 photo Senior Coast Guard, Kristian Rastedt, attempts to rescue a fawn stranded on the ice on the Inkoo archipelago in southern Finland. Rastedt pulled the fawn over the ice back to shore before giving the thumbs up after the fawn rushed into the woods. Finnish Border Guards via AP)
Viral video shows 8-year-old boy helping elderly woman up steps An 8-year-old boy stopped traffic after he hopped out of a car to help an elderly woman up a set of steps in Milledgeville, Ga. Courtesy of Riley Duncan ×
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The US Department of Energy (DOE) is providing up to $14.5 million (£10.4m) in new funding to advance the development of geothermal energy.
The nation has an installed geothermal capacity of more than 3.8GW and an estimated 100GW or more of potential capacity is said to be accessible.
However, technological innovation is necessary to economically convert these resources into cost-effective energy services, says the DOE.
Daniel Simmons, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy adds: “Advancing research in geothermal drilling technologies will help harness the heat beneath our feet to expand our domestic energy resources.
“Geothermal is a reliable, baseload renewable energy source with firm and flexible operation, allowing it to provide a range of essential services that contribute to our nation’s grid stability and resiliency.”
A 26-year-old man died Sunday morning in what was reported as an accidental shooting, Greeley police reported.
Police were called to the 2000 block of 27th Street at 8:17 a.m. Sunday on a fatal shooting. Lt. David Spies of Greeley police said the shooting was reported to medical units as accidental. It remains under investigation by police. The name of the victim has not been released. Spies declined to say whether the shooter was the victim, or if a second person was involved.
No additional information was released by police.
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The war of words between North Korea and the US "lost some of its heat" over the weekend, says Charles Hecker, a senior partner at risk consultancy Control Risks.
He tells Wake up to Money North Korea may still conduct missile tests in defiance of Washington, but an actual strike on Guam - the US territory - is extremely unlikely.
Nonetheless, such a move would re-ignite tensions and the US may struggle to find a suitable response.
Mr Hecker also doubts the most recent round of sanctions on North Korea will work, as they depend largely on China which is responsible for about 90% of the North Korean economy.
There is also a large amount of illegal trade between the countries which sanctions are unlikely to quell.
JINJER wrote: I'm guessing it's the black maid herself, the cartoon may have been seen to depict all black women as maids/slaves?
It's that and the fact she is so much the old characature of black people in it, no harm intended i'm sure but she's always with the watermelon and chicken legs etc.
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Laiser Hill dethroned Upper Hill as the national secondary school boys basketball champions, winning 51-43 in a pulsating final. This as Girls Basketball
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Gernot Rohr has disclosed he will hire a second fitness trainer for the Super Eagles for next year’s World Cup.
He is Bernard Gines, who worked with Rohr at French Ligue 1 side OGC Nice between 2002 and 2005.
He also disclosed the Eagles will train with FieldWiz, which is an application that accurately measure the physical contribution of a player in training or a match, like miles covered, speed and reaction.
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“We will be ready physically for the World Cup,” he assured.
There are several foreigners already on his backroom staff including a physical trainer, a video analyst and a goalkeeper trainer.
The Eagles coach said he will also step up his scouting so that only the best players will make a provisional squad of 30 players preparatory to the World Cup.
Scotland Yard said local and armed officers attended an address in Mandeville Street
Scotland Yard said local and armed officers attended an address in Mandeville Street, Clapton, after police were called to reports of an armed robbery of a vehicle at 10.50pm on Monday.
The Independent Office for Police Conduct stated: “We're investigating a Met Police UK shooting in which a man has been injured in Hackney, London in the early hours of this morning.
“The man was taken to the Royal London Hospital. Our investigators are at the scene and post-incident procedure making initial enquiries.”
The force said a police firearm was discharged and an injured man was taken to hospital in east London.
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Arkansas Supreme Court has halted the executions of two men originally scheduled to be put to death Monday night, putting another legal roadblock in place in Arkansas’ plan to conduct eight executions before the end of April.
Justices granted the stays Monday afternoon for Don Davis and Bruce Ward. The inmates wanted stays of execution while the U.S. Supreme Court takes up a case concerning access to independent mental health experts by defendants. The U.S. high court is set to hold oral arguments in that case April 24.
The inmates’ attorneys say they were denied access to independent mental health experts. They’ve argued that Ward has a lifelong history of severe mental illness and that Davis has an IQ in the range of intellectual disability.
Arkansas’ supply of one key execution drug expires April 30. A federal judge has also stayed the executions on different grounds, and the state has appealed that ruling.
Firefighters were called to a cafe in Skegness yesterday (Monday) after a fire started in a microwave oven.
The incident took place at Beales, in Lumley Road, at about 3.40pm.
A spokesman for the fire service tweeted the cause was believed to be an electrical fault.
A Redmond couple charged with murdering their 5-year-old daughter by withholding food appeared in court Monday for the first time in two months, when they were arraigned following a grand jury indictment. Estevan Garcia and his wife Sacora Horn-Garcia appeared jointly via video from the Deschutes County jail.
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Monday’s monthly meeting of the Corning Chamber of Commerce was diversified with guests representing a charitable organization and an educational institution serving as guest speakers. Mary Beasley, development officer for the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas (FBNEA), and Karen Liebhaber, Black River Technical College vice president for institutional advancement, each addressed Chamber members to educate them about their respective duties and how those duties affect Corning and Clay County.
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The Vegas Golden Knights used the extra rest to their advantage and defeated the Washington Capitals, 6-4, in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals on Monday night.
It was just another routine showing at T-Mobile Arena for the Knights, who have made a habit of dominating their opponents there.
Not only that, the fact that the team scored six goals in the game projects well for the rest of the series, according to this stat Will O’Toole uncovered.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio — As Ohio seeks to recover over $60 million from a giant online charter school that closed, the attorney general says the school founder and his two businesses should be on the hook for that public funding.
Founder Bill Lager’s for-profit companies were paid to provide management and software services for the Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow.
In a court filing, Attorney General Mike DeWine argues that violated Lager’s fiduciary duty to ECOT and that the public contracts were void. DeWine indicated he’ll seek to recover money from Lager and the companies.
An ECOT attorney isn’t commenting on that.
ECOT has challenged how Ohio tallied student participation to determine a clawback of nearly $80 million, some of which already was collected. ECOT is awaiting an Ohio Supreme Court ruling in that case.
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EMBED >More News Videos The panel offers their Insider Stories of the week.
Host Monica Malpass and the Insiders start out with a robust discussion on immigration and Chicago suing the Feds over 'Sanctuary City' status funding cuts. Could Mayor Kenney and Philadelphia do the same? Other topics include: vulnerable local GOP congressional seats, the Philly DA's race, who's working on the budget funding gap, and should the SRC dissolve?This week's panel is comprised of Non-profit executives George Burrell and Donna Gentile O'Donnell, and journalist/attorney Christine Flowers and GOP state official Val DiGiorgio.
Oklahoma man accused of killing father free on bond
BLANCHARD, Okla. (AP) — A central Oklahoma man accused of killing his father and disguising it as a suicide is now free on $400,000 bond.
The Lawton Constitution reports that 37-year-old James Brooks is charged with first-degree murder. He could face the death penalty, life without parole or a life sentence if convicted.
Brooks is accused of killing Timothy Brooks in August 2012. He'd been held in jail on no bond since his initial court appearance in March.
An affidavit says the investigation began after police responded a report from James Brooks "that his father had shot himself." But the state medical examiner doesn't believe Timothy Brooks could shoot himself in the manner described.
Investigators allege James Brooks was motivated to kill by a $500,000 insurance policy taken out without the father's knowledge.
Records indicate Brooks returns to court July 23.
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HOUSTON - A United Airlines flight bound for Canada landed safely in Houston after striking a bird shortly after takeoff, according to officials.
The plane returned to Bush Intercontinental Airport.
No injuries have been reported at this time.
The airline said it was in the process of changing aircrafts to get customers to their destinations.
The airplane that struck the bird is being inspected.
Here is a statement from United:
"United flight 1780 from Houston to Calgary returned to Houston and landed safely following a bird strike upon takeoff. We are in the process of changing aircrafts in order to get our customers to their final destination as quickly as possible. Our maintenance team is currently inspecting the aircraft."
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LONDON -- British police are investigating six claims of sexual assault or assault by Academy Award-winning actor Kevin Spacey, three more than previously disclosed.
British media reported earlier this year that London's Metropolitan Police force was investigating allegations against the former “House of Cards” star.
Police in Britain don't name suspects until they are charged. Asked about Spacey, the force did not identify him by name but said Wednesday that detectives were investigating allegations of sexual assault alleged to have taken place in London's Westminster borough in 1996 and the western England city of Gloucester in 2013.
The force says three other complaints of sexual assault and one of assault by the same suspect have been made.
Spacey was artistic director of London's Old Vic theatre for 11 years until 2015.
Amerson (concussion) is listed as questionable for the Raiders' game Sunday against the Ravens, Scott Bair of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Head coach Jack Del Rio revealed that Amerson cleared the concussion protocol, but the cornerback remained a limited participant in Friday's practice, as was the case Wednesday and Thursday. Passing through the protocol rather than getting on the practice field was the bigger obstacle for Amerson to overcome, so assuming the Raiders feel comfortable with where he's at form a conditioning standpoint, it seems likely that he'll suit up Sunday. Though he played significant snaps in each of the Raiders' first three games of the season before departing early last week against the Broncos, Amerson hasn't made many waves from an IDP standpoint, collecting 11 tackles and producing no turnovers over that span.
Police have launched an investigation after a child was hit by an officer’s taser probes. The incident happened 2 February during a career fair at Edna Moyle Primary School in North Side. Police, in a statement, said, “During a demonstration of police equipment, the probes on a taser were accidentally released, breaking the skin on a child at the demonstration. The child was treated on-site and did not require further medical treatment. To be clear, there was no electrical discharge of the taser during this accident. ” The RCIPS said the incident has been referred to the Professional Standards Unit.
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On Thursday evening, October 5, 2017, PCSO detectives arrested 42-year-old Julio Ruiz of Haines City, and charged him with forced sexual battery (F-1), kidnapping (F-1), burglary with battery (F-1), robbery (F-3), and tampering with evidence (F-3), in the occupied burglary with sexual battery that occurred in Haines City on Thursday evening/Friday morning, September 29, 2017. The suspect was identified through DNA left at the scene. The victim is 81 years old, and per Florida Statute 119, is confidential and exempt.
Ruiz has an extensive and violent criminal history, including: Sexual Battery, Burglary, Cocaine possession, Firearms possession, Carjacking, Fraud, Forgery, Conspiracy, Receiving Stolen Property, Assault, Aggravated Assault, Terroristic Threats, and Harassment.
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Okafor scored 11 points (5-7 FG, 1-2 FT) while adding six rebounds, two assists and a steal in 17 minutes off the bench during Friday's preseason loss to the Celtics.
He's had a strong start to the exhibition schedule, but it remains unclear exactly how Okafor will fit into a Sixers frontcourt that figures to give big minutes to Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons and Dario Saric on most nights, and which added veteran Amir Johnson in the offseason. Heading into his third NBA campaign, Okafor's best chance at repeating the production he managed in his rookie year might have to come via a trade.
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Conservative commentator and former Bush White House speechwriter David Frum is clearly no fan of Anthony Scaramucci. Frum has been anti-Trump for quite a while, earning him praise with the #Resistance despite his questionable past, but it really comes through here as he coaxes “The Mooch” out of the mild-mannered television version of Anthony Scaramucci.
Scaramucci almost seems docile and level-headed when he first arrives onto the Real Time set for a friendly chat with Bill Maher. They joke about Donald Trump‘s lawsuit against Maher for claiming he is the “spawn of his mother having sex with orangutan,” and he even has a nice rapport going with fellow guest Donna Brazile. But then Frum gets personal:
Tennessee's State Parks are hosting free guided hikes across the Volunteer State on Saturday, March 18 to celebrate spring.
Park staff will guide the free hikes throughout the day and can help you learn more about what each park has to offer.
Hikes will range in distance, degree of skill, accessibility and time of day in an effort to accommodate anyone that wants to participate.
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There will also be planned activities including wildlife viewing and programs.
Conservatives sue University of Minnesota over speech venue
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Conservative groups are suing the University of Minnesota, arguing that the school violated their free speech rights by moving a conservative speaker to its smaller St. Paul campus.
The lawsuit filed Tuesday asks a federal court to declare the groups' First Amendment rights were violated and seeks an unspecified amount of money.
Students for a Conservative Voice and the Young America's Foundation invited conservative speaker Ben Shapiro to speak in February.
They wanted to hold the event in a 1,000-seat hall on the main Minneapolis campus. But university officials cited safety concerns and moved the event to a 400-seat ballroom in St. Paul.
The groups allege the university has a "Speech Suppression Policy."
Shapiro is a plaintiff in the lawsuit.
University officials say they are reviewing the lawsuit.
LONDON, July 4 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's pressure on international firms not to buy Iranian oil will drive prices higher and end up hurting his own economy, a senior Iranian oil official said on Wednesday.
Iran´s OPEC governor, Hossein Kazempour Ardebili, said oil should not be used as a weapon or to make political gains, according to the Iran oil ministry news agency SHANA.
"Trump´s demand that Iranian oil should not be bought, and (his) pressures on European firms at a time when Nigeria and Libya are in crisis, when Venezuela's oil exports have fallen due to U.S. sanctions, when Saudi´s domestic consumption has increased in summer, is nothing but a self harm," he was quoted as saying.
"It will increases the prices of oil in the global markets," he said. "At the end it is the American consumer who will pay the price for Mr. Trump´s policy," he added. (Reporting by Bozorgmehr Sharafedin Editing by Andrew Heavens)
July 4 (Reuters) - British building products supplier SIG Plc said on Wednesday it appointed Ernst & Young LLP as its external auditor, a week after UK’s accounting watchdog began an investigation into Deloitte LLP’s audit of the company’s two financial statements.
SIG, which supplies insulation and roofing products, added expectations for underlying profitability for the full year remain unchanged. (Reporting By Justin George Varghese in Bengaluru; Editing by Amrutha Gayathri)
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A woman making a long-planned trip with her parents and young son says Spirit Airlines kicked the family off the plane when she didn't immediately stop breast-feeding the 2-year-old, who was restless after a long delay.
Mei Rui, a concert pianist and cancer researcher, says she asked for a few minutes to let her son fall asleep in her arms while the plane was still at the gate in Houston and other passengers were walking around.
A Spirit spokesman disputed the woman's account on Monday. He said Rui repeatedly failed to follow flight attendants' instructions to buckle her son into his seat after the plane's door was closed.
The spokesman says Rui told crew members they would have to drag her off the plane while she recorded them.
Tottenham Hotspur right-back Kyle Walker-Peters was understandably delighted to win the man of the match award on his debut against Newcastle United yesterday.
The England Under-20 World Cup winner put in an excellent display at St James’ Park that saw him named as the best player on the pitch.
On the flight back to London from Newcastle, team-mate Eric Dier caught Walker-Peters allowing his pride to manifest itself. The England international snapped a photo of his young colleague taking a picture of the award.
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DAYS after plans for a new economic hub south of Beijing ignited a frenzy among mainland investors, a Chinese property company with links to the zone has unveiled plans to sell overseas bonds.
China Fortune Land Development stands to benefit from the central government's
Launching from Floating Mills, 43 anglers took to the water with Gammon fishing the main line with a spinnerbait. He had a five-fish limit weighing 18.18 pounds to win $760.
Mark Adams of LaVergne made his CCBA debut a successful one with a second-place finish, fishing creeks uplake to catch 17.71 pounds, including the 5.88-pound big fish, to win $1,000.
CCBA veteran Delmos Boone of Lebanon was third, focusing on backs of pockets with spinnerbait to catch 17.01 pounds to earn $250.
Chris Stites of Smyrna was fourth with 16.12 pounds, including the second big fish which weighed 4.54 pounds, focusing on points working the bottom to pocket $350.
Tony Mick of Cookeville was fifth with 15.55 pounds caught on the lower end with a jig to win $80.
CCBA’s next event will be April 28 on Kentucky Lake out of New Johnsonville.
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May 2 Momenta Pharmaceuticals Inc
* Momenta pharmaceuticals reports first quarter 2017 financial results
* Q1 revenue $26.6 million versus i/b/e/s view $24.5 million
* Q1 loss per share $0.46
* Q1 earnings per share view $-0.66 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Momenta pharmaceuticals says reiterating non-gaap operating expense guidance of approximately $200 - $240 million for 2017 and $50 - $60 million for q2 of 2017
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According to Wilson County Emergency Management Agency director Joey Cooper, the two-vehicle accident happened Wednesday morning, and paramedics performed CPR on one person who was taken to Tennova Helathcare-Lebanon. The other person involved in the accident was not injured.
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Runners finish just under the three-hour mark during the Modesto Marathon on March, 19, 2017. Facing the camera at left is ShadowChase Running Club board member Mike Araiza. Andy Alfaro Modesto Bee file
Donald Trump vented his fury at Angela Merkel after she urged him to calm down over the escalating North Korea crisis.
The German chancellor took aim at her US counterpart over his war of words with despot Kim Jong-un.
Chilling ultimatums are threatening to spill over into action as the US and North Korea face-off on the world stage.
But Mr. Trump slapped down the Mrs Merkel saying simply: “Let her speak for Germany.”
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Sussex Police has issued an appeal for help to find a missing Bognor pensioner.
A spokesman said Steyning, 77, was last seen leaving his home in Sylvan Way about 11am this morning (July 4).
They added: "Officers and his family are concerned for his welfare as he suffers from dementia, and is not believed to be in possession of any money or a mobile phone.
"John is described as white, about 5’5”, with grey balding hair, and was last seen wearing a beige cardigan over a dark blue polo top, and black trousers.
"He is a brisk walker who also has links to Littlehampton."
Anyone who sees John or knows where he may be is asked to report it online or call 101, or 999 in an emergency, quoting serial 567 of 04/07.
The city must pay back $3,066,523.00 to people who were ticketed. Butler County Court of Common Pleas Judge Michael A. Oster Jr.’s made the ruling.
“If the government has created an unconstitutional law/ordinance that has taken people’s money without affording them the necessary due process protections, should not justice demand, and the law require, restitution of that money to the people?” Oster asked at the opening of his ruling. “Once the complexities of the law are analyzed, the answer is simple: Yes.”
Speed cameras have nothing to do with safety. It was to make money and it’s theft. They are the modern day highway robbers.
The Ohio Supreme Court chose to not intervene because it’s so obviously true that it’s unconstitutional.
The New Miami officials tried to claim sovereign immunity but the fact that they violated citizens’ constitutional rights, the court would not grant immunity.
This ruling set by the court sets precedent and is good news for Americans all across America.
Lytham boxer Scott Cardle could be excused for having his mind in two places at once at Manchester Arena on Saturday night.
He has a comeback fight against Lee Connelly and will be the most interested spectator in the arena to watch the British lightweight title fight between Robbie Barrett and Lewis Ritson.
It was a Lonsdale Belt that was in his possession until Barrett snatched it off him on a fraught night in Glasgow in April.
But first nothing must distract Cardle for the pressing job in hand, disposing of Connelly, who doesn’t bring the most impressive career record to the ring.
Cardle says his approach will be deadly serious.
“Connelly can take a bit of punishment, but he can also come back. I am not going into the ring thinking that it is going to be easy, but at the same time I want to make a statement to show that I deserve the chance to get the title back against the winner of Barrett/Ritson.”
Even though the weather is beginning to warm up, it seems like we'll have to find some time to binge Netflix. What are you most excited for?
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Scandal - Season 7
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Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Season 4
Girlfriend's Guide To Divorce - Season 4
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Bill Nye Saves the World: Season 3
The Joel McHale Show with Joel McHale
A Little Help with Carol Burnett
John Mulaney: Kid Gorgeous Live at Radio City
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Get ready for a spontaneous Broadway-style, song-and-dance spectacular courtesy of Colorado's premier unscripted musical comedy team. Each week, audience members throw out suggestions, and the performers of Hit and Run create an hourlong musical comedy on the spot with live music. From the melodies to the lyrics and choreography, every show is different. You'll see flashy dance moves, soaring ballads and more emotional outbursts than Rent and The Phantom of the Opera combined. While Stephen Sondheim and Andrew Lloyd Webber may take years to write a musical, Hit and Run thinks fast on their feet and sings whatever pops into their heads, debuting a hilarious new show every time they step on stage at Denver's Voodoo Comedy Playhouse.
An experienced hunter in Maryland wound up in a hospital on Thursday after a recently shot Canada goose fell out of the sky and landed on his head, local media reported.
The falling bird knocked Robert Meilhammer, 51, unconscious, CBS Baltimore reported. He had been out hunting geese with three friends near the Miles River in Easton, Maryland, at around 5 p.m., when someone in the group shot and killed the bird.
Meilhammer was seriously injured in the incident. Officials reported he was in stable condition and recovering in a shock trauma unit in Baltimore as of Friday night.
Geese typically weigh between 10 to 14 pounds, Candy Thomson, spokeswoman for Maryland Natural Resources Police, told the news outlet.
“So, if they’re 35 yards up in the air, and they’re falling 60 feet and they hit you in the head, it’s going to definitely cause severe damage,” she added.
The deceased goose also knocked out two of Meilhammer’s teeth, The Washington Post reported.
The red carpet style at the 2017 Teen Choice Awards was bold, colorful and a little bit bonkers ― just the way we like it.
Zendaya nailed a striped pajamas look, while “Stranger Things” star Millie Bobby Brown brought the ’90s back with a pair of tiny sunglasses. Rita Ora’s outfit was one of the brightest of the night, as her yellow hair and flashy pink dress caused quite the stir on the carpet, which was actually blue.
Bella Thorne’s glittery face paint and Victoria Justice’s white, one-shoulder cape also kept the carpet fun, just as the Teen Choice awards should be. Check out the looks below:
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The bad news for WWE continues this week as viewership figures are in for this past Tuesday night's episode of SmackDown Live.
Following a disappointing number for Monday's RAW show, SmackDown Live set a new record low for 2017 for the blue brand, finishing with 2.072 million viewers for the WWE Money In The Bank pay-per-view "go-home" show.
By comparison, last week's edition of SmackDown Live drew 2.349 million viewers.
If you didn't catch what as soon as you saw that view from the dash cam of the police SUV, well, the person leading this ultra-slow police chase is driving in reverse. This has to be the most unsuccessful getaway ever.
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A Clark County School District police vehicle is shown in an undated image. (File)
A Bob Miller Middle School student had been reported for making a threat against the school, according to Clark County School District police.
According to CCSD police, the student made the threat while in a fight and the statement was caught on video.
Capt. Ken Young with CCSD police said that there was no credibility to the threat.
The school administration had dealt with the student.
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The world lost some of the biggest names in music, acting, literature and politics; Britain reached its breaking point - and apparently so did America; dozens were killed in terror attacks across the globe; the Cubs got their miracle; and then there were those creepy clowns. Nancy Reagan passed away on March 6 at the age of 94. She served as first lady from 1981 until 1989 while her husband, former President Ronald Reagan, was in office.
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The latest technology is helping doctors in Gulfport get a clearer view during mammograms thanks to 3-D technology.
NATIONAL CITY (KUSI) — Three people are injured after crashing their vehicle into two parked cars in National City on Sunday.
A call went out to police Sunday at 7:35 in the evening regarding a multi-car accident in the 100-block of National City Boulevard. Police says that a white SUV was speeding northbound when the driver veered into the parked cars, totaling one of them and pushing the other at least 60 feet down the road.
The driver then tried to run from the scene, leaving his two passengers injured in the vehicle. Officers were able catch and arrest him shortly after.
The other two people were also detained and all three are suspected of being under the influence. The three men were transported to Mercy Hospital for their injuries.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf’s administration is rolling out a new Medicaid feature designed to reduce the future number of enrollees in Pennsylvania nursing homes.
The program starts Jan. 1 in 14 southwestern counties, in a state where the elderly population is exploding.
It’s giving insurance companies a financial incentive to get Medicaid enrollees the nursing care and services they need at home, where it’s half as expensive.
A 2019 launch is planned for the Philadelphia area and 2020 for central and northern Pennsylvania.
Medicaid currently covers home nursing, but insurers are expected to simplify the bureaucracy and respond quickly to needs.
Some say that system can work well, unless insurers try to make the care as cheap as possible, without regard to need.
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West Brom want Federico Fernandez, the centre-back of Swansea.
That’s the claim the Sun are making in their latest transfer news and gossip , after the January transfer window opened on Sunday.
Fernandez has been at Swansea since 2014, when he was signed by then boss Garry Monk.
The 27-year-old also enjoyed plenty of game-time for the Argentina national side, though his most recent cap came back in 2014.
Fernandez hasn’t played since the Swans’ extraordinary 5-4 win over Crystal Palace at the end of November, having suffered a fractured toe since, and in that time the team have conceded 18 goals in six games - three of those from the head of Salomon Rondon.
It’s a record that cost Bob Bradley his job, with Paul Clement expected to take over and spend in January.
Fernandez is thought to be valued at around £7m.
GANGNEUNG, South Korea (AP) Christian Thomas scored an early first period goal and Kevin Poulin made it stand up, stopping 19 shots in Canada’s 4-0 victory over South Korea on Sunday night that wrapped up a trip to the quarterfinals at the Olympics.
The Canadians peppered goaltender Matt Dalton with 49 shots and Eric O’Dell, Maxim Lapierre and Gilbert Brule also scored. The two-time defending Olympic champion Canadians advanced directly to Wednesday’s quarterfinals and will play the winner of a qualifying game between Finland and South Korea.
South Korea fell to 0-3, outscored 14-1 in coach Jim Paek’s debut.
Still, Canada at times looked ordinary against the Koreans, who stayed close until third-period goals from Lapierre and Brule. Canada has 20 Olympic men’s hockey medals (13 gold, five silver and two bronze). Korea, bolstered by seven North American imports, was playing its third-ever Olympic game.
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AMSTERDAM, March 31 The European Union judicial agency Eurojust said on Friday it had helped coordinate cross-border investigations in a major tax evasion investigation involving millions of euros and spanning several European countries and Australia.
Earlier on Friday, Dutch prosecutors said they had launched the investigation after receiving a tip about 50,000 suspect Swiss bank accounts. Credit Suisse said local authorities had been to their offices as part of an investigation.
Eurojust said the investigation began in 2016 and it had held three meeting with Dutch, British, French, German and Australian authorities.
"The independent investigations gathered evidence and analysed a huge amount of data," the agency said. "The undeclared assets hidden within offshore accounts and policies are estimated in the millions of euros." (Reporting by Toby Sterling; editing by Ralph Boulton)
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Officials say they’ll close Fall Creek Falls State Park’s inn, restaurant and conference center in April for a $25 million rebuilding.
Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation spokesman Eric Ward tells the Chattanooga Times Free Press state officials met with employees last week about April 2 closure plans.
Officials will demolish two structures and build one inn with roughly 85 rooms, a restaurant and conference center.
The project should take 1 1/2 to two years.
Ward noted severance will include $3,200 per full-time hospitality staffer, $1,000 for part-time; two years of tuition assistance at state higher education institutions for full-time, one year for part-time; potential unemployment benefits; and for full-time workers, one year on a list eligible for state work.
Thirty-one full-time and potentially 27 part-time jobs are at stake.
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Information from: Chattanooga Times Free Press, http://www.timesfreepress.com
Leading figures in the Church of England are set to debate homosexuality and same-sex marriage.
Peaceful protesters - led by the former bishop of Worcester - have gathered on the steps of Westminster's Church Hall, London, in support of LGBT rights within the Church.
A report by the House of Bishops calls for the Church to adopt a "fresh tone and culture of welcome and support" for gay people - but not to change its opposition to same-sex marriage.
It also suggests both gay and straight men and women training to join the priesthood should face the same questions about their lifestyle - a move which has been likened to a "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy.
The proposed changes, which will be presented to the General Synod on Wednesday, have been criticised for failing to recognise gay people's "authentic voices" in an open letter signed by 14 retired bishops.
About Together Dementia Cafe
The Dementia Cafe provides information about living with dementia and other services available locally in an informal and comfortable environment. A Dementia Cafe is also a place to relax, socialise and meet other people with dementia and their carers.
MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Police say 2 gunmen killed in Somalia restaurant attack as 10 hostages freed; siege continues.
The mother of singer Shane MacGowan has been killed in a car crash in Tipperary.
Therese McGowan, mother of Pogues singer Shane MacGowan, was the first fatality on Irish roads in 2017.
The accident happened on New Year's Day near Nenagh.
Gardai say the accident happened in the Silvermines area before 3pm on Sunday when the car Mrs MacGowan was driving hit a wall.
Mrs MacGowan, who lived locally, was in her late 80s.
Her body was taken to Limerick University Hospital where a post-mortem examination is due to be carried out today.
The stretch of road has been closed to facilitate a forensic examination. Local diversions are in place.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to contact Nenagh Garda Station on 067-50450, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any garda station.
The photographer Drew Jarrett, onetime London roommate of Mario Sorrenti and Glen Luchford and a former hairstylist on their fashion shoots before he turned to taking pictures, is publishing for the first time his pictures of Kate Moss Milla Jovovich , and more denizens of 90's London in his new book '1994,' a snapshot of a moment out tomorrow via IDEA books.
Gold gains
Bengaluru : Gold prices rose in early Asian trade on Wednesday as political turmoil in Italy and concerns over Sino-U.S. trade conflict spurred safe-haven demand.
Spot gold had risen 0.3 percent to $1,301.98 per ounce by 0125 GMT.
United States gold futures for June delivery were up 0.2 percent at $1,301.50 per ounce.
Italy may hold repeat elections as early as July after the man asked to be prime minister failed to secure support from major political parties for even a stop-gap government, sources said on Tuesday, as markets tumbled on the growing political turmoil.
The United States said on Tuesday that it still holds the threat of imposing tariffs on $50 billion of imports from China and will use it unless Beijing addresses the issue of theft of American intellectual property.
About Manx Decaf - Douglas
Manx Decaf are monthly cafes for those who have dementia or memory problems, their relatives and carers to meet, socialise and receive support. The aim is to provide a social environment in an informal setting as well as a place where anyone can come to get information on dementia and other memory problems. Manx Decaf is now a charity run by volunteers but was originally set up by Community Mental Health professionals and retains the link to these professionals who offer advice, guidance and support to people at the cafe.
If you’re still using Allo for accessing Google Assistant, you’re going to be able to share personal information for calendar events, flights and whatnot with your other Allo friends.
Assistant was not able to pull up those events — typically also found on your Feed — up until recently. Now, you can ask Allo about your restaurant, shipment or flight reservations, have the appropriate e-tickets pop up and share that information with others so that they can prepare whatever’s necessary.
You’ll need to update the app to version 6.0 and allow Allo to be able to share your own info. But we think this is another step closer towards a better Assistant.
UK Stocks-Factors to watch on June 14
June 14 Britain's FTSE 100 index is seen opening 1 point lower on Wednesday, according to financial bookmakers. * BHP: Activist shareholder Elliott Management called on BHP on Wednesday to "upgrade" its board of directors as the mining giant prepares to select a new chairman this week. * RYANAIR: European low-cost airline Ryanair is in talks with Boeing about placing an order for its proposed new 737 MAX 10 airliner, two people familiar with the matter said on Tue
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate on Tuesday confirmed President Donald Trump's pick to lead the National Security Agency and the U.S. Cyber Command.
On a voice vote, the Senate approved Paul Nakasone for one of the nation's top intelligence posts. They also approved his military promotion to general.
Nakasone, a longtime member of the cryptologic community, has a strong background in cyber issues. He is replacing the current director, Mike Rogers, who is retiring.
During his confirmation hearing, Nakasone said China, Russia and other nations that launch cyberattacks against the United States aren't worried about retribution and see no reason to change their behavior.
"They don't fear us," he said at the hearing, adding that the U.S. must impose costs on those adversaries to make them stop.
Nakasone previously commanded the U.S. Army Cyber Command and held military intelligence positions in Afghanistan, Iraq and the Republic of Korea.
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COUNTY JAIL DOCKET : Mathew A. Turner, 29, St. Augustine, possession of a controlled substance, possession of paraphernalia; Michael Ross Aguanno, 24, DeLand, court violation ; Darlena L. Jones, 46, Port Orange, public assistance fraud; Hannah Rebecca Pick, 35, DeLand, unlawful use of a two way communication device, solicitation to deliver a controlled substance; Carl Robert Epley Jr., 29, Port Orange, possession of paraphernalia, sale or possession with intent to sell within 1,000 feet of a child care center or school , possession of a controlled substance; Maris E. King, 31, Daytona Beach, grand theft of more than $300 but under $5,000; Braden Glenn Rosberg, 19, Orange City, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon; Deon Lamar Jackson, 45, Daytona Beach, criminal mischief, aggravated battery on a person 65 years of age or older; Jeffrey T. Palmer, 33, Daytona Beach, lewd or lascivious ... (more)
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A Kissimmee man on Monday claimed a prize of $1 million from the Florida lottery, officials in Tallahassee announced.
Gangaram Changa, 48, decided to take his winnings in the $1,000,000 Cashword scratch-off game in a lump sum of $760,000.
He bought the top prize-winning ticket at a 7-Eleven at 101 S. John Young Parkway in Kissimmee.
The store received a $2,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket.
In May, Susan Silverbusch of Longwood claimed the top prize in the same game. She also took her winnings in a one-time payment of $760,000.
Silberbusch, 50, bought her winning ticket at Publix, 3044 S. Atlantic Avenue in Daytona Beach Shores. That store also received a $2,000 bonus commission.
State records show she is a lawyer and a Realtor.
Scratch-off tickets have generated more than $784 million during the 2016-2017 fiscal year and comprise about 68 percent of the tickets sold.
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A 10-year-old Indian girl who was repeatedly raped — allegedly by her stepfather — was granted an abortion on Tuesday, five months into her pregnancy.
A panel of doctors in Rohtak, a town in the north Indian state of Haryana surrounding New Delhi, accepted the girl’s plea for an abortion, the BBC reported. She was expected to give birth in about four months.
Her stepfather was arrested.
Indian law prohibits abortions after 20 weeks unless doctors say the woman’s life is in danger, according to the BBC. The law was put in place to fight the country’s skewed gender ratio.
A local court told doctors it would allow the girl to have an abortion if they provided a recommendation.
India has one of the largest number of sexually abused children in a country. In many cases, the abuser is someone the child knows.
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Baltimore Police responded to multiple non-fatal shootings on Sunday including one just after 11 p.m. in south Baltimore.
Police were called after a 25-year-old man was shot in the leg in the 1500 block of Spruce St. His injuries are not expected to be life-threatening.
Anyone who may have information should call police at 410-396-2221 or Metro Crime Stoppers 1-866-7lockup.
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Man suffers gunshot wound to the leg after shooting in Southwest Baltimore
Pinkard signed a contract with Jaguars on Monday, Ryan O'Halloran of Jacksonville.com reports.
Pinkard is a second-year receiver out of Old Dominion who's yet to appear in an NFL game. He's far from guaranteed a spot on the Week 1 roster and will thus need to fight for a depth receiver job or a role on special teams this summer.
The hackers who broke into HBO's computer network have released more unaired episodes, including several from the highly anticipated return of "Curb Your Enthusiasm," which debuts in October.
The latest dump includes Sunday night's episode of "Insecure," another popular show, and what appear to be episodes of other lower-profile shows, including "Ballers," some from the unaired shows "Barry" and "The Deuce," a comedy special and other programming. They did not release episodes of HBO's ratings hit "Game of Thrones."
HBO did not immediately respond to messages.
The network acknowledged the hack in late July, and the thieves have been dribbling out stolen video and documents since then. Their intrusion has so far fallen well short of the chaos inflicted on Sony when the studio was hacked in 2014.
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PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. >> Pennsylvania’s most famous groundhog foresees no early end to winter.
Punxsutawney Phil’s handlers announced Friday the weather prognosticator saw his shadow.
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Legend has it if the furry rodent casts a shadow on Feb. 2, Groundhog Day, expect six more weeks of winter-like weather.
Phil’s prediction is decided ahead of time by the group on Gobbler’s Knob, a tiny hill just outside of Punxsutawney. That’s about 65 miles northeast of Pittsburgh.
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Spectators bundled up and bopped to music amid the camp and kitsch with the temperature around 11 degrees.
Records dating to 1887 show Phil predicting more winter 103 times while forecasting an early spring just 18 times. No records exist for the remaining years.
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Former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak has pleaded not guilty to four charges in a corruption case brought against him by state prosecutors.
“I claim trial,” he said in a barely audible voice as he stood in the dock at the High Court in Kuala Lumpur.
Judge Mohamad Sofian Abdul Razak approved bail at a million ringgit (£190,000) in cash, and told Najib to surrender his two diplomatic passports.
The criminal charges came two months after the scandal involving the indebted 1MDB state investment fund led to Najib’s shock election defeat.
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POLICE HAVE seized drugs after raiding a house in York.
Officers forced entry to the home, in Dale Street, off Nunnery Lane, at 9.30am today after receiving information from members of the local community.
Inside, they found a small amount of cannabis as well as syringes containing a brown substance.
Police were acting on information received from the local community.
No-one was arrested and the investigation is ongoing.
A spokesman for North Yorkshire Police said: "Anyone with information about activity connected to illegal drugs should contact North Yorkshire Police on 101. As this morning's warrant shows, we can and will act on community concerns and take proactive enforcement action."
About The Welcome Centre
The Welcome Centre is for lonely older people, people who are socially isolated, people with dementia and other long term conditions, such as learning and physical disabilities, Parkinson's Disease or strokes. The aim is to break the stereotype that sometimes is associated with the concept of a Day Centre - that of a place where people sit down in a circle drinking cups of tea. THe Welcome Centre wants to be more creative and innovative in its vision. One of the main strategies is to encourage intergenerational interaction, because staff a the centre not only believe in the therapeutic effect that children and young people have on the older generation, but also in the beneficial effect of such an interaction on the children. This is particularly important for the children whose families may be affected by dementia. The staff also use forms of art therapy (such as painting, craftwork and flower arranging), pet therapy and indoor gardening.
American Mezzo-Soprano Emily Fons has made several exciting role and company debuts in recent seasons that have set her apart as a versatile, powerful, and engaging performer. Ms. Fons was hailed by Opera News as one of opera’s rising stars and one of the best singing actresses of her generation, and received a Grammy nomination for her work on Jennifer Higdon’s Cold Mountain.
Emily Fons will be performing at the Polish Center of Wisconsin on Saturday, November 25 at 7:00 p.m. Her program will include songs and arias in English, Spanish, German and Polish. There will be a reception after her recital in her honor.
Tickets are: Adults $15 in advance, $20 at the door, Students $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Call the Polish Center at (414) 529-2140 to reserve your tickets.
This week on The Disclaimer, WMSE's weekly topic tackle with Ryan Schleicher, Milwaukee Record co-founder Matt Wild and I, we try to make some of the many (many, many, many) odd stories surrounding Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke. Like Donald Trump, whose rhetoric he has adopted, Clarke has gone from a clownish figure to a genuine public menace, using his office as a platform to bully and intimidate his enemies, and the stories just get weirder and weirder. What will it take to get this guy out of office? Matt also gives us an update on the Lake Park Pokemon situation.
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Natalie Wood and Robert Wagner were married twice before she drowned
The account comes as detectives investigating her drowning have designated Wagner a “person of interest” in the case.
The Los Angeles sheriff said since the case was reopened, people had given statements that “portray a new sequence of events on the boat that night”, crucially offering a different account from the original witnesses.
West Side Story star Miss Wood, 43, drowned off Santa Catalina island, California, in 1981 while on a yachting trip with Mr Wagner, now 87, actor Christopher Walken and others.
Earlier this week Los Angeles investigators said Mr Wagner’s version of events “does not add up” and that after Miss Wood was recovered from the water she looked like she was the “victim of an assault”.
BLANHCESTER — Eighteen employees of Blanchester Local Schools were recently laid off, according to Superintendent Dean Lynch.
The Reduction In Force (R.I.F.) included 13 aides, two 3-hour cooks, one maintenance person, one teacher and a social worker.
“The reason for the reduction was financial,” Lynch told the News Journal. “The district had $300,000 in federal grants cut from its revenue, which was used to cover the cost of insurance for 16 employees.”
He said school district employees’ retirement and benefits from fiscal year 2018 to fiscal year 2019 are expected to increase by $537,000.
“Prior to the lay-off we reduced staff through attrition, decrease building budgets, limited the number of supplemental contracts, and switched copier and trash vendors,” Lynch added.
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Co-creator and executive producer Tim Minear discusses the fifth episode of 9-1-1 with executive producer Bradley Buecker and Oliver Stark (“Buck”).
Sentencing arguments for a world-renowned Alberta ski resort that admitted to cutting down a stand of endangered trees have been delayed for seven months.
The Lake Louise resort in Banff National Park pleaded guilty last week to two charges — one under the Species At Risk Act and the other under the Canada National Parks Act.
READ MORE: Lake Louise ski resort pleads guilty to cutting down endangered trees
The resort had been charged after it came to light in 2013 that employees had cut down some trees along a ski run.
Lawyers spent hours in court Monday trying to find a date for sentencing arguments, which are to hear from expert witnesses about the number of trees cut and the environmental impact.
READ MORE: Lake Louise Ski Area in court over endangered species charges
The earliest date everyone is available isn’t until July.
Judge Heather Lamoureux expressed frustration, but said a lack of court resources made it impossible to speed things up.
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Dundee United reject Florent Sinama Pongolle stunned the footballing world with an incredible overhead kick from the edge of the box.
The Frenchman, who briefly joined the Tannadice last season, now plies his trade in the Thai second division.
The former Liverpool man made four cameo appearances for the Tangerines last season, but failed to complete 90 minutes.
Spending most of his time at United on the sidelines, the sight of the 32-year-old finding the net – and in some style – might be hard for Arabs to believe.
After getting the axe at Tannadice, Pongolle went to the far east and joined Chainat Hornbill. His remarkable goal came in the 4-1 win over Chiangmai FC.
With the game tied at 1-1, the forward controlled a cross to set himself up to smash a spectacular overhead kick in to the net and left the keeper flapping.
Since joining his latest club, Florent Sinama Pongolle has netted 15 times in 11 appearances.
Warren (knee) had an MRI that came back clean, but he did not practice Monday and is doubtful to play Tuesday against the Pistons, Craig Grialou of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Warren was forced out of Saturday's loss to the Warriors in the fourth quarter after spraining his left knee, but it doesn't look like it's anything too serious given the clean MRI results. However, it looks like the swingman could be win line for an extended absence, with an absence Tuesday seeming very likely. For as long as Warren is out, rookie Josh Jackson would be in line for a heavier dose of minutes at small forward.
Forest Labs To Pay $4M To End Gender Bias Suit
Law360, Los Angeles (October 6, 2017, 10:38 PM EDT) -- Forest Laboratories Inc. agreed to pay $4 million to settle claims by a group of female employees who had accused the company of widespread gender discrimination, ending years of litigation in the dispute, according to a proposal filed in New York federal court Friday.
The Actavis PLC unit will shell out the sum to cover a payout to female sales force employees who worked at the company for at least one day between Feb. 6, 2010, and April 3, 2017, according to the proposal. The women...
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BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Police say burglars stole $165,000 in jewelry from a room at the Beverly Hills Hotel that was occupied by actor John Stamos’ fiancee.
A police statement says Caitlin McHugh was away from her room Friday evening when a crook or crooks got in and took several items of jewelry.
It’s unclear how the burglars got inside. There’s no indication of forced entry.
The theft comes amid reports that the actress, who’s pregnant, is marrying Stamos this weekend.
A message seeking comment from Stamos’ publicist wasn’t immediately returned Saturday.
Stamos stars in Netflix’s “Fuller House” and spent part of last year with The Beach Boys as a drummer. McHugh has had guest spots on “The Vampire Diaries” and “NCIS: Los Angeles.”
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This Jan. 12, 2017, file photo shows the James A. Musick Facility in Irvine, Calif. Under a contract with federal immigration authorities, the Orange County Sheriff's department houses immigration detainees at the facility in Orange County.
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The world premiere production of Will Eno's Wakey, Wakey has extended its run. The production, which Eno also directs, will now play through March 26 at the Alice Griffin Jewel Box Theatre at The Pershing Square Signature Center, instead of the previously announced March 19. The play officially opens on February 27.
Wakey, Wakey asks some thought-provoking (if a bit vague) questions: What are we here for? Is time a friend or an enemy? Do we all eventually end up in the same place, but take different routes to get there?
The piece stars two-time Emmy winner Michael Emerson (Lost) and January LaVoy (Enron on Broadway).
That is the view of pundit and Chelsea legend Frank Lampard, who thinks Chalobah could have been a key part of the Blues’ first-team squad this season.
The former England under-21 international completed a permanent switch to Watford last month for an undisclosed fee, with some reports claiming it to be worth £6million.
It has been a turbulent summer for Conte at Chelsea and he saw his nine-man side suffer a shock 3-2 defeat to Burnley in their first Premier League game of the season yesterday.
The Italian manager named a number of youngsters on the bench and gave 20-year-old academy graduate Jeremie Boga his first league start for Chelsea.
Play Passages is a new multimedia participatory installation/performance for kids and adults about the nature of childhood play, freedom and risk by artist Mindy Stricke. June 24 from 1-5 pm. Free.
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Gentle giant Shire rescue horse Kavaner has died at the Mare and Foal Sanctuary
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Andrew Darmohraj of American Pet Products Association (APPA) in Greenwich recently announced two staff promotions.
Jennifer Skelley, who previously served as associate director of communications and public relations, has been promoted to director of communications and public relations. Skelley has been with APPA for more than 12 years and oversees all communications’ efforts, including public relations, social media and website content for the association, APPA’s Pets Add Life (PAL) campaign, and Global Pet Expo, the pet industry’s largest annual trade show.
Annie Rotberg has been promoted from associate director of attendee services to director of attendee services. In her new role, Rotberg will continue to oversee all aspects of managing buyer qualification, registration and growing quality buyer attendance for the industry’s event, Global Pet Expo.
FROM THE CENTER FOR FREEDOM AND PROSPERITY: Economics 101: Small Government Is the Recipe for Creating Rich Nations. Yes, but it offers insufficient opportunities for graft.
Plus, some related thoughts from Daniel Mitchell.
The first baby born on Vancouver Island in 2017 was born in Nanaimo.
Yiyi Chloe Wang was born at 2:09 on New Year’s Day and weighed in at 6 pounds.
The girl was born to Eric and Jane Wang at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital.
Naas gardai are investigating the theft of electrical items from a car parked in a Naas supermarket car park.
A Samsung tablet and a Nintendo gameboy console, which have a combined value of €500 were stolen on June 30 between 4.30-5pm. The items were in a car parked at the Lidl store in Newhall.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department says Eubank and Indian school is closed due to an accident.
APD says the intersection is closed due to police activity following an accident.
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Due to motor vehicle accident Eubank / Indian School will be shut down due to police activity — Albuquerque Police (@ABQPOLICE) April 18, 2017
BERRIEN SPRINGS — The Three Rivers varsity baseball team split its games in Saturday’s Berrien Springs Round Robin Tournament.
Kim Losik’s Wildcats, now 5-5 overall, defeated Grand Rapids Calvin Christian in their first game 9-2, before dropping a 10-4 decision to the host school.
Against Calvin Christian, Three Rivers took advantage of five errors by its opponent and collected 10 hits at the plate.
Justin Ochsenrider collected three base hits for the Wildcats. Jalen Heivilin and Alex Minger both added two hits apiece, while Bryce Morlan, Zack Ludwig and Gavin Charvat all had one single each.
Carson Charvat was the winning pitcher for Three Rivers; Charvat worked five innings giving up three hits, one-earned run with two strikeouts.
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Former Wimbledon runner-up Milos Raonic serves up 34 aces on his way to victory over John Millman in the second round.
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BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:20 P.M.) – The Islamic State (ISIL) is in serious trouble in central Syria, as the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) and their allies advance north from the Homs Governorate to the southern countryside of Al-Raqqa.
Led by their elite Tiger Forces, the Syrian Arab Army advanced from the recently liberated Al-Kadeer region towards the Bakhiran area on the Raqqa-Homs border.
Unable to hold their ground, the Islamic State forces withdrew from Bakhiran and nearby Al-Areeka and Al-‘Uthmaniyah, leaving this large desert region to the advancing Syrian Army units.
According to a military source, the Syrian Arab Army killed more than 30 Islamic State militants during this advance, while also closing the gap on the terrorist group’s last supply line to central Syria.
Retired Leafs player, Darcy Tucker drops by the studio to surprise the Ted Reeve Tornados—a GTA hockey team that gives their all, both on and off the ice.
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DOVER, Del. (AP) — Delaware's Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from a felon convicted on gun charges after accepting a Facebook "friend" request from an undercover police officer.
A court panel on Tuesday said a detective's viewing of 40-year-old Terrance Everett's Facebook page did not violate constitutional prohibitions against illegal searches.
Everett was sentenced as a habitual offender last year to 15 years in prison after being convicted of possession of a firearm by a person prohibited.
Everett was arrested in 2015 after accepting a friend request about two years earlier from a detective using a fictitious Facebook profile.
The detective then used information gained from Everett's posts, including a photo of showing a handgun on a nightstand, to obtain a search warrant for Everett's house, where officers found a loaded 9mm pistol.
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Nearly another 2,000 Kentuckians could lose their federal disability benefits because of an ongoing fraud investigation involving attorney Eric Conn.
The Social Security Administration has notified U.S. Rep. Hal Rogers that another 1,965 people who received disability benefits will have to defend their status in court. All of them were represented by Conn, who made millions by bribing judges and doctors to OK disability benefits for his clients.
Conn fled the United States last year shortly before he was supposed to be sentenced. He was caught in Honduras in December and returned to Kentucky, where he now faces more charges.
Disability payments will continue throughout the redetermination process. Rogers said it was heartbreaking to witness the effect of the fraud on his constituents.
Tax Law At Stake In Upcoming Elections, Trump Adviser Says
Law360, Washington (February 2, 2018, 5:45 PM EST) -- A top Trump administration official on Friday touted the benefits of Republicans’ recently passed tax cut legislation but said the president’s most successful legislative initiative so far is in a precarious position because of this year’s midterm elections.
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, P.L. 115-97, has led to wage increases for workers and domestic capital investments by companies, Kevin Hassett, chair of the Council of Economic Advisers, said at an event in Washington, D.C., hosted by the Georgetown University Law Center’s Institute of International Economic...
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CENTRAL FALLS, R.I. (AP) - Two corrections officers have been placed on paid leave as authorities investigate an inmate’s escape from a Rhode Island detention center.
Former Army reservist James Morales was reported missing Saturday night and remains at large.
Wyatt Correctional Center warden Daniel Martin tells WBZ that two officers were placed on leave. He says Morales escaped around 7 p.m. but wasn’t discovered missing until three hours later.
The prison in Central Falls remains locked down as officials review procedures.
The 35-year-old Morales is charged with stealing 16 guns from a U.S. Army Reserve Center.
Police say they believe Morales fled to Attleboro, Massachusetts, and stole a car that was found Sunday. They believe he is bleeding from razor wire that he climbed through to escape.
45 young Aussies and New Zealanders managed to escape from a bus before it exploded into flames
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — After eight surgeries and nearly losing his left leg, Chicago Bears tight end Zach Miller still refuses to rule out a return to the football field.
In his first visit to Halas Hall since his Oct. 29 injury, Miller on Monday expressed thanks for the support he received from the Bears, teammates and fans after vascular surgery to repair a torn artery resulting from a knee injury.
“I’ve been a football player my whole life,” Miller said. “I would love to play football. We’ll cross that road when it’s time.”
Miller said the possibility of losing his left leg was very real in the hours after the injury against the Saints.
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Castro (hamstring) will kick off his rehab assignment Friday, Sweeny Murti of Sports Radio 66 WFAN reports.
Castro has been out since July 21 and was forced to skip the All-Star game due to the injury. He had a fantasy first half with a .307 average, 12 homers, 45 RBI and 52 runs, so he'll be a welcomed addition to the Yankees' lineup once he receives the all-clear to return to the Bronx.
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The Sunset Police Department and State Police are on scene of a overturned 18 wheeler on I-49 South Service Road near milepost 9.5
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This will be a somber week for music fans. On Friday , it will be the one-year anniversary of Prince 's untimely death.
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Mother ‘shocked’ at being told to stop breastfeeding at GAA match
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A mother who was told not to breastfeed her baby at a GAA match, says she was left “shocked” and “embarrassed”.
Iseult Mangan was asked by an official at the weekend’s Kildare/Mayo match to go to the toilets if she wanted to nurse her child.
Other staff came to her aid and told her breastfeeding is welcome.
Iseult says she felt upset at the whole situation.
She said: “Security says ‘no, you can’t do that here’, and I said ‘what do you mean I can’t do that here?’, so he said ‘you can do that in the toilets’.
“To which I stepped back and I had my 11-year-old daughter right behind me, my husband and my sons had gone off to watch the match where we’d said we’d go if we didn’t get a seat.
“I said to him ‘are you for real?’, and he just looked over my shoulder and didn’t engage with me again.”
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ONE person was hurt when flames engulfed the building of a pharmaceutical company in Cugman village, Cagayan de Oro on New Year's Day, the Bureau of Fire Protection -Northern Mindanao said Sunday, January 1. "His leg probably got stuck on something when he tried to put out the fire," said Engineer Noli dela Rita, BFP-Northern Mindanao spokesperson. The BFP-Northern Mindanao said the warehouse of Philusa Corporation was gutted by fire at around 12:48 a.m. The fire swiftly consumed the combustibles inside the warehouse including pharmaceutical products and other household liquids in plastic containers, the agency said.
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Supreme Court says DNA surcharge isn't punishment
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The state Supreme Court says Wisconsin's criminal DNA surcharge isn't punishment.
The 5-0 decision Wednesday stems from a case involving Jamal Williams, who was sentenced to 10 years in prison for his role in a 2013 Milwaukee armed robbery that left a man dead.
Williams argued he was improperly required to pay a $250 DNA surcharge, saying when he committed his crimes the surcharge was mandatory only in certain sex crimes.
The Supreme Court found the surcharge isn't a punishment and therefore imposing it on Williams doesn't violate bans on ex post facto laws.
The court said the Legislature didn't term the payment a fine and it's intended to cover expanding DNA databanks rather than punish.
Williams' attorney, Christopher August, says he still believes the surcharge is "indisputably" punitive.
IBF welterweight champion Kell Brook is set to defend his title against American mandatory challenger Errol Spence Jr in the UK,his promoter Eddie Hearn confirmed on Monday.
It was thought that Brook would face fellow Briton and former world champion Amir Khan but negotiations stalled last week paving the way for Brook to face Spence.
Hearn confirmed the fight was happening via Twitter, saying: ’Terms agreed for @SpecialKBrook v @ErrolSpenceJr -full announcement coming soon -fight will take place in the UK. Best fight in the division.’
It is believed that the fight could be staged at Bramell lane, the home of Sheffield United soccer team
Saltspring RCMP have two Nanaimo men in custody following a pair of break, enter and thefts on Lower Ganges Road.
Mounties say significant damage was done at one of the businesses and numerous tools were taken from both.
Police say through the course of the investigation, a suspect vehicle and general description of one of the suspects was generated and then on Friday, the suspect vehicle, with two occupants, was located at the south end of the Island.
The pair, aged 44 and 43, are facing numerous charges.
As 2017 dawns, an iconic artist with deep roots in classical music takes you inside the lyrics and music of song with a prophetic vision.
Billy Joel is the living definition of "superstar" in rock and pop music. But his mega-hit songs are rooted in the qualities of classical music, especially melody.
In a conversation with WCRB's Tony Rudel, he describes the way a single melodic idea led to a song that, 40 years after its release, seems to speak to our time with uncanny accuracy.
Hear the entire conversation about "Miami 2017" on WCRB's podcast, The Answered Question:
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For the latest news on the accidents and congestion on major roads, including the A14, M11 and A1, that might affect your journey, check out the updates as they happen below.
Delays and cancellations on the trains, affecting commuters heading into and out of London, and across Cambridgeshire, will be updated in the blog, and we will also be reporting on flight cancellations and delays to affect Stansted Airport.
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NEW YORK, May 30 (Reuters) - Alternative asset manager Blackstone Group LP is still open to doing deals in Italy despite political turmoil in the euro zone country, President and Chief Operating Officer Jon Gray said on Wednesday.
"Sure," Gray said at a conference organized by Deutsche Bank, when asked if the firm would be buy Italian assets right now. "It's a function of price."
In January, Blackstone agreed to buy a majority stake in the Financial and Risk business of Thomson Reuters Corp, , the parent company of Reuters News, in a $20 billion deal. Reuters News will remain part of Thomson Reuters.
(Reporting by Joshua Franklin in New York; Editing by Cynthia Osterman)
Former N.C. sheriff’s deputy Joshua Franklin “Hoppy” Hopkins gained national fame on the reality show “Southern Justice.” He was acquitted on Monday of a murder charge in the fatal shooting of a belligerent farmer in the North Carolina mountains. Screengrab of Facebook photo of Joshua Franklin “Hoppy” Hopkins
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Zainab Baloch, a candidate for Raleigh City Council, says someone vandalized her campaign sign overnight Friday by spraypainting the word “Trump” and a racial slur across it. Courtesy of Zainab Baloch
My last column was on the subject of change. In the past two months I’ve had to adjust to a personal change: a broken left leg.
Being home bound afforded a great deal of time for reflection and musing. I learned patience and thankfulness for small and large favors.
I can’t say enough about the kind friends who took me to doctor appointments, brought my newspaper and mail, prepared food, shopped, mowed my lawn, took my garbage to the dump, or just stopped by to say “hello.”
The cheerful folks who delivered Meals on Wheels were welcome visitors. The lovingly prepared food sustained me throughout my recovery. Friends who came over to play bridge or mahjong provided a welcome change of pace.
The warm, summer-like weather feels wonderful after a very cool, rainy spring. I am happy to be out and about, driving, shopping, and walking with a cane for support and confidence.
A spokesman for New Brunswick fishermen based on Grand Manan Island says at least 10 Canadian fishing boats have been intercepted by U.S. Border Patrol agents since last week while fishing in the disputed waters around Machias Seal Island.
Alice Cooper has revealed that he was involved in a car accident on Thursday, February 1st in Phoenix, Arizona.
Says the rock legend: "Had a car accident this afternoon in Phoenix, but luckily everyone walked away UNHURT. Very thankful for that and also to Dodge for building such a sturdy Challenger!!"
Had a car accident this afternoon in Phoenix, but luckily everyone walked away UNHURT. Very thankful for that and also to @Dodge for building such a sturdy Challenger!! — Alice Cooper (@alicecooper) February 2, 2018
Alice Cooper was involved yesterday in a car accident with his Dodge's Challenger in Phoenix. Hopefully, nobody was hurt. Cooper praised Dodge "for building such a sturdy Challenger!!". #AliceCooper #car #Dodge #Challenger pic.twitter.com/HQjiJqkux6 — MarieFranceRemillard (@MFRemillard) February 2, 2018
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Premier Scott Moe has called three provincial byelections in Kindersley, Melfort and Swift Current.
The byelections will replace seats left vacant by Bill Boyd, Kevin Phillips and Brad Wall.
“I want to ensure every resident of Saskatchewan is represented when the Legislature begins sitting again in March,” Moe said in a news release. “Voters in Melfort, Kindersley and Swift Current will decide who is best to represent their constituency and who is best to stand up for Saskatchewan in dealing with the federal government on issues like the carbon tax."
All three byelections will be held on March 1.
The Jazz will be without starting center Rudy Gobert for Game 2 of their Western Conference playoff series against the Clippers on Tuesday, the team announced.
Gobert suffered the injury 11 seconds into Saturday's Game 1, when he knocked knees with Clippers forward Luc Mbah A Moute while setting a screen. Gobert is dealing with both a hyperextension and bone bruise to his left knee.
An MRI revealed no structural damage. Gobert will be evaluated game-by-game moving forward, the Salt Lake Tribune reported.
Derrick Favors will likely move into the starting center spot with Gobert sidelined. There will also be more minutes available for the likes of Boris Diaw and Jeff Withey.
Utah leads the series 1-0 after an incredible 97-95 victory in Game 1.
Collusion Is What I Say It Is
Trump has invented his own legal language to distort the case against him—and it’s working.
× Breaking News: Police respond to explosion on New York subway lime near Times Square
NEW YORK, NY–Police are responding to reports of a large explosion reported on the New York City subway line near Times Square.
The explosion was reported in the area of 42nd Street and Eighth Avenue. This would affect the A, C, and E trains.
Those trains are currently being evacuated.
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WASHINGTON PARK, Ill. - Two firefighters are injured battling four separate house fires over the course of a few hours early Wednesday morning.
The fires all started between 2:30 and 3:30a.m. in Washington Park.
Several Metro-east fire departments responded to the fires which were all within a seven square block radius of each other. Two homes were on North Park Drive.
All of the buildings appear to be vacant.
One of the firefighters was taken to the area hospital. No word on the extent of his injuries.
Fire investigators have been dispatched to figure out a cause for the incidents. At this time, the fire department is gathering evidence to see if the fires were connected.
A federal investigation was underway Saturday after a woman’s body was discovered on the Crow Reservation.
The body was found outside late Friday afternoon, according to FBI Agent Travis Burrows.
Cary Lance, founder of the Arrowhead Neighborhood Watch group, helped the search party for the woman who was identified as 35-year-old Bonnie Threeirons.
Burrows would not comment on the nature of her death.
Lance said about 60 people were in search party. Lance said Threeirons, a Crow tribal member, went missing Sunday.
She was found around 6:15 p.m. in a mountainous area just outside Lodge Grass.
An autopsy was planned. The Bureau of Indian Affairs and the FBI are aiding the investigation.
This is a developing story. we will update as we get more information.
New York (AP) — Sugar futures trading on the IntercontinentalExchange (ICE) Tuesday:
(112,000 lbs.; cents per lb.)
PARIS A second policeman has died from wounds received when he was shot by an attacker in central Paris on Thursday evening, a police source said.
Police said a search was underway at the home east of Paris of an attacker who was shot dead after opening fire on police on the Champs-Elysees, killing one police officer immediately and wounding another.
(Reporting by John Irish; Editing By Richard Balmforth)
A new edition of Jillian Becker's famous book Hitler's Children: The Story of the Baader-Meinhof Terrorist Gang has been published as an ebook. Find it now at Amazon.
So-called Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the New Years Eve nightclub attack in Turkey which left 39 people dead and around 70 injured.
In a statement the terrorist organisation said: "In continuation of the blessed operations that Islamic State is conducting against the protector of the cross, Turkey, a heroic soldier of the caliphate struck one of the most famous nightclubs where the Christians celebrate their apostate holiday."
The attack in Istanbul was carried out by a single gunman, who remains at large.
Sharon Pian Chan has been named vice president of innovation, product, and development for The Seattle Times, effective January 2017. She first joined The Seattle Times as an intern and spent many years as a reporter.
Chan is currently director of journalism initiatives and deputy managing editor for audience development. In her new role, Chan will continue to lead content funding and development, as well as maintain funder relationships.
Chan holds a bachelor’s degree in literature from Pomona College. She is currently pursuing a master’s degree in business administration from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). She has served as national president of the nonprofit Asian American Journalists Association and as a board member of UNITY: Journalists for Diversity.
Let's check out the Yahoo Finance charts of the day.
Dick's Sporting Goods (DKS): Shares are soaring in early trade,Â up around 19.5%.Â Revenue beat expectations, despite the company's move to end the sale of assault-style rifles in February. Comparable-store sales fell more than expected, but Dick's also raised its full-year outlook largely above the Street's forecast.
CBS (CBS): Shares up slightly here, at around .94%.Â Controlling shareholder Shari Redstone shot back at CBS Corp. in a court complaint alleging that CBS Chief Executive Les Mooves threatened to resign unless directors voted to strip the Redstone family of voting control.
HP Inc. (HPQ): Shares up here, at around 2.3%.Â Hewlett Packard Inc.'s second-quarter earnings came in better than expected. The computer and printer maker's revenue beat Street forecasts and HP Inc. raised its forecast for the full year. Financials were overshadowed by more restructuring with the company naming a new CFO.
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Liz Costella, the Principal of McKinley Elementary School here is Burbank, is also seeking help with votes to receive grant money for her school.
She has sent the following message to raise awareness for the voting process:
We are hoping to win the $10,000 to help provide after school enrichment for all students. McKinley has always provided free after school enrichment for our students, thanks to volunteer parents. While we still have wonderful opportunities, the demand is higher than what we are able to provide. Our hope is to supplement additional after school enrichment opportunities such culinary arts, performing and visual arts, science, engineering etc. free of charge to all of our students. This grant will give us that opportunity. People can vote daily from now until the 23rd at http://www.myscholardollars.com/vote/ they can search William McKinley Elementary (Burbank) to vote for us. Thanks to everyone, Liz Costella
Principal
McKinley Elementary School
India won the toss and opted to field against Bangladesh in the second semifinal of the Champions Trophy here today. India picked the same team that played in their previous game against South Africa while Bangladesh too did not make any changes from the eleven that played against New Zealand.
Teams
Bangladesh: Tamim Iqbal, Soumya Sarkar, Sabbir Rahman, Mushfiqur Rahim†, Shakib Al Hasan, Mahmudullah, Mosaddek Hossain, Mashrafe Mortaza (captain), Rubel Hossain, Taskin
Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman.
India: Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli (captain), Yuvraj Singh, MS Dhoni, Kedar Jadhav, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jasprit Bumrah.
Pitch and conditions
The pitch for the semi-final has not been used recently; unless it changes drastically over the game, these sides should not have any real preference for batting or bowling first. The weather seems to have finally settled in Birmingham, and we shouldn’t have any interruptions.
Firefighters are on the scene of a house fire in northwest Harris County where officials say was caused by lightning.Flames tore through the attic where lightning hit Monday morning in the Copperfield area.Firefighters tell ABC13 that the homeowner was sleeping when he heard some sort of "loud boom and explosion." His dog started barking and his alarm went off.A neighbor saw smoke and flames coming from the roof and warned the homeowner.The homeowner and his cat came out of the fire safely.
Copper declines
Manila : London copper fell more than 1 percent to a three-week low on Wednesday, pressured by a firmer dollar and as Italy´s deepening political crisis pulled investors out of risky assets.
Along with copper, investors also sold off other commodities from oil to grains as well as equities as Italy, Europe´s third-biggest economy, may call elections that could put leaders in power who question the country´s commitment to the European Union and the euro currency.
"Markets worry that the upcoming election will ultimately resemble a referendum on the euro resulting in an existential crisis for the euro zone," Mizuho Bank said in a note.
Three-month copper on the London Metal Exchange was down 1.5 percent at $6,754.50 a tonne, as of 0702 GMT.
Earlier in the session, it hit $6,750.50, its weakest since May 8.
If you still can't wrap your head around the fact that Netflix is publishing a comic book, maybe this trailer can help. The streaming giant has released an animated trailer for The Magic Order by Mark Millar's comic book empire, which Netflix snapped up last year. It's a six-issue series written by Millar himself with art by Olivier Coipel who's mostly known for his work with Marvel (Avengers, X-Men, Thor). The story revolves around five families of magicians sworn to protect our world from forces of darkness and who are now being hunted and picked off one by one by an enemy.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Presidio Inc:
* PRESIDIO, INC. ANNOUNCES PRICING OF TERM LOAN FACILITY
* PRESIDIO INC - ANNOUNCED THAT ON DECEMBER 8, 2017 IT PRICED A PROPOSED $741.6 MILLION TERM LOAN B FACILITY
* PRESIDIO INC - TO USE PROCEEDS, IN ADDITION TO CASH ON-HAND, TO REPAY ALL $601.6 MILLION OUTSTANDING UNDER ITS EXISTING TERM LOAN FACILITY Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer was in the hospital on Wednesday after getting a pneumonia diagnosis pneumonia a day earlier, and was expected to make a full recovery.
The Maryland Democrat, 79, was admitted to George Washington University Hospital on Tuesday with pneumococcal pneumonia, his office said in a statement.
“He is being treated with antibiotics and resting, and is expected to make a full recovery quickly, spokeswoman Katie Grant said. “He looks forward to being back at work very soon.”
Politico, which first reported Hoyer’s illness, reported that Hoyer’s diagnosis came on the back of an extensive weekend campaigning in Wisconsin and Illinois, as well as a number of policy events including a visit to a community health center in Chicago.
On Monday, he was part of a roundtable discussion with public service union leaders and members following a Supreme Court ruling that government workers can’t be forced to pay union fees for collective bargaining.
Fox News’ Chad Pergram contributed to this report.
No man’s life, liberty, or property are safe while the legislature is in session.
— Mark Twain
(NBC News) A father’s rage boiled over in a Michigan courtroom Friday during a sentencing hearing for former Michigan State and USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar.
Randall Margraves’ two daughters had just described the abuse they say they suffered at Nassar’s hands when Margraves made an unusual request for time alone with the former doctor.
When the judge denied that request, Margraves charged toward Nassar.
Guards rushed Nassar out of the courtroom, restrained Margraves and took him out in handcuffs.
Nassar spent years as a trainer for USA Gymnastics and Michigan State University. This is his second sentencing hearing after Nassar pleaded guilty to numerous counts of improper sexual contact with the young girls in his care.
The judge denied a contempt of court charge against Margraves, who apologized to the court.
Read more: http://nbcnews.to/2EAzXtm
× Ventura Man Arrested on Drug Trafficking, Gun Charges
Detectives with the narcotics team concluded a month long investigation last month that resulted in the arrest of a Ventura man who is accused of narcotic trafficking activities, authorities announced Wednesday.
Juan Montez, 36, was arrested on June 22 after narcotics detectives with the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office found him with 4 ounces of methamphetamine, according to a news release.
Investigators also seized paraphernalia associated with narcotic sales in Montez’s car.
Authorities searched Montez’s Ventura home and a storage facility in Fillmore, where they found additional evidence, including a modified rifle barrel known as a “bang stick.”
Montez was booked into a pre-trial detention facility on various narcotics and weapons violations, but is out on $60,000 bail.
He is scheduled to appear in court on July 6.
The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced plans to launch a special online resource dedicated to exposing fake news and countering them with accurate and verifiable information from primary sources.
While speaking at a press briefing, the spokeswoman for the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova, announced that the Ministry will be opening a special section on its official website dedicated to exposing fake news and countering them with accurate and verifiable information from primary sources.
The move comes as no surprise. Russia is clearly the number one target of fake news stories by western mainstream media outlets.
Winter white works in the springtime, too! Meghan's lightwhite white wrap coat, which she wore for her engagement photo call with Prince Harry in November 2017, is perfect for those warmer temperatures.
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NEW DELHI (AP) — India's finance minister has announced a federal budget with a string of populist giveaways, from free cooking gas to a health plan for the poor, in an attempt to woo voters ahead of national elections next year.
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has also announced a sharp increase in agricultural exports to help increase prices for farmers. Exports of agricultural products have long been restricted by regulations. The government will also help in building more than 5 million affordable houses for the poor in the next financial year.
This is the last budget of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government, which will seek a second five-year tenure in May 2019 national elections. The new government will determine the full-year budget for 2019-20.
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Jeremy Brett as Count Dracula, in the 1978 production of Dracula, at the Shubert Theater, New York
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SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The surge in 10-year U.S. Treasury yields on Friday after a government report showed that wages’ rising smartly is just a “delayed reaction” to stronger economic growth that has been ongoing for some time, a top policymaker said on Friday.
“Markets sometimes take a while to get going and then they move more quickly,” San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank President John Williams told reporters after a talk here.
“Some of this adjustment seems to be a realization the economy’s doing really well, and obviously with the tax cuts that’s going to add further stimulus in the next years, and if anything the inflation data are heading in the right way,” Williams said.
U.S. stocks fell for a second straight day on Friday and the Dow Jones Industrial Average had its worst day in two years. But Williams was upbeat, calling current financial conditions, even after the rise in bond yields and the fall in stocks, “incredibly positive.”
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (WTNH)– Governor Dannel Malloy is continuing his efforts to improve the criminal justice system in Connecticut.
Malloy has made the issue one of his top legislative priorities, focusing on combating what’s known as the ‘school to prison pipeline.’ He has also taken steps to separate young offenders from the general prison population.
The governor will attend the Council of State Governments’ Eastern Regional Conference annual meeting and regional policy forum in Uncasville, where he will participate in a panel discussion on criminal justice issues.
Connecticut Department of Correction Commissioner Scott Semple, reporter Kevin Johnson of USA Today, Deputy Executive Director Jeff Dion of the National Center for Victims of Crime, and President and Founder of JustLeadershipUSA Glenn E. Martin will also be attending the event at Mohegan Sun.
The Cincinnati Reds are one of the very early surprises of this Major League season. Even after losing on Sunday, they finished the week in first place in the National League Central with a record of 8-5.
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The Legislative Analyst’s office run by Mac Taylor issued a report critical of how California bureaucracy is handling its information technology. Brian Baer Sacramento Bee file
Three years ago, even after Zillow acquired Trulia and cemented its hold on the industry, the doubters and haters dug in, second-guessing the portal’s business model, blowing smoke about it not making money and persistently questioning the true intentions of the company. The peak of this Zillow arc was an amateur “Stop Zillow” movement (and a dubious crowdfunding campaign launched earlier this year). Today, their rants seem empty. Zillow has a market cap of $7.5 billion, the company makes its premier agents millions of dollars a year in commission income, and it has become the door through which most home shoppers enter. Critics of Compass, the NYC-based brokerage, are suddenly sounding shallow as well. Last week, the company raised a staggering $450 million from Softbank, one of the brightest, well-capitalized tech investors in the world. My question to the naysayers: Do you really not get that this is a legitimate and distinctively unique business? With a tried-and-tes...
China has moved to implement United Nations sanctions on North Korea.
China's Commerce Ministry has issued an order banning imports of coal, iron ore, lead concentrates and ore, lead and sea food from North Korea, effective from Tuesday, as Beijing moved to implement UN sanctions announced earlier this month.
The United Nations sanctions must be implemented 30 days after the resolution was approved in a vote on August 6.
China is North Korea's largest trading partner, accounting for 90 per cent of North Korea's total trade.
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Nigerians didn’t let Big Brother Naija winner, Efe Ejeba off lightly after his performance at the AY Live Show that held on Easter Sunday.
According to reactions on social media, Efe who became N25million richer a week ago should forget about rap and look for something better.
Prior to his participation in the Reality TV show, he had released an album titled “Lagos” which a section also described as “wack”.
He performed a track “Halleluyah” at the show which was attended by other housemates off the album and this was received with mixed reactions from Nigerians. While some suggested he forget about music in its entirety, others felt voice and other training will do him a world of good.
Watch Efe perform at AY Live
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CLEVELAND — Browns coach Hue Jackson is confident owner Jimmy Haslam will stick to his plan and bring him back next season.
Jackson, who is 0-13 this season and 1-28 in two years with Cleveland, laughed on Monday when asked about a report that new general manager John Dorsey wants to hire his own coach.
Dorsey was hired as the club's new GM last week by Haslam, who fired vice-president of football operations Sashi Brown.
Haslam announced Jackson will return for the 2018 season. Jackson said he has no indication that Haslam will change his mind and "you've got to trust what he said. I know I do."
The settlement between Disney, the parent company of ABC News, and BPI, or Beef Products Inc, is worth more than $177 million.
The terms of the settlement agreement are not disclosed. However, last week Disney disclosed a charge of $177 million, “net of committed insurance recoveries,” incurred in connection with the settlement of litigation, during a quarterly finance report.
South Dakota-based BPI sued ABC for $1.9 billion over its 2012 coverage of lean finely textured beef, including its use of the term “pink slime” to describe the product. BPI saw an 80 percent reduction in the company’s business by the time the ABC reports ended. BPI was forced to lay off about 750 workers as it closed production lines in Iowa, Kansas and Texas.
An attorney for BPI told meat industry publication Meatingplace: “As Disney disclosed, $177 million is not the total settlement amount. Based on Disney’s disclosure, it appears that Disney is funding $177 million of the settlement and its insurers are paying the rest.”
May 2 Standex International Corp-
* Standex reports third-quarter 2017 financial results
* Q3 non-gaap earnings per share $0.98 from continuing operations excluding items
* Q3 earnings per share $0.60 from continuing operations
* Q3 sales $184.7 million versus I/B/E/S view $182.6 million
* Q3 earnings per share view $1.10 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Standex International Corp - "we expect higher year-over-year refrigeration sales in q4"
* Standex International says closed quarter with net debt of $127.4 million, compared with a net cash position of $7.4 million a year ago
* Standex International Corp - "in hydraulics, end market conditions are fundamentally solid and we anticipate a near-term pick up" Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Event time: 6pm-9pm
Join us at the Three Lions Pub for a evening of Tapas & Taps, a new twist in your traditional beer dinner!
The local brewery, Third Space Brewing, will be taking over 6 of our Taps while 6 Tapas will be prepared by our award winning Chef. It is going to be YOUR job to mix, match and put together the best pairings of beer and tapas. Go against the Third Space Brew Master and Three Lions' Chef and see if you can match what they thought are the best pairings of tapas and taps. Match the most and WIN some great giveaways!
Some of the Third Space Beers that will be featured during the event include:
Happy Place | 1st and First Russian Imperial Stout | Unite the Clans Scottish Rye | That's Gold! Golden Kolsch
Some of these are not even sold commercially!
Price: $35.00 per person
Canada envoy to U.S. embarrassed by delays in Parliament over preclearance bill
Canada’s envoy to the United States says he is embarrassed it is taking so long for Parliament to pass a new law that would pave the way for greater preclearance at the border.
Ambassador David MacNaughton says he leaned on U.S. lawmakers to pass a law that would allow passengers to be precleared at a greater number of airports to allow the speedy flow of people across the 49th parallel.
But Canada’s bill has been before the House of Commons public safety committee for several months.
MacNaughton told a Senate committee he regularly gets asked by Americans where the accompanying Canadian legislation is and he’s embarrassed to say it is not ready.
At the moment, passengers flying to American cities through eight major Canadian airports
Lemaitre out of European Athletics C’ship
PARIS: France’s reigning Olympic 200m bronze medallist Christophe Lemaitre has been ruled out of next month’s European Athletics Championships with a hamstring injury.Lemaitre, a four-time European gold medallist, pulled up in the 100m of Saturday’s Diamond League meet in Paris, clutching his leg and falling to the track.A scan revealed a torn muscle in his right hamstring, the French federation said, ruling him out of both the national championships and the August 7-12 Euros in Berlin. The news capped a bad day for France athletics after Yohann Diniz, three times the European 50km race walking champion, also withdrew from a trip to the German capital through injury.
President Donald Trump listens during a meeting with North Korean defectors where he talked with reporters about allowing the release of a secret memo on the FBI's role in the Russia inquiry, in the Oval Office of the White House, Friday, Feb. 2, 2018, in Washington. Evan Vucci AP Photo
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SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- MoDOT crews will be replacing the overhead road signs at Kansas Expressway and James River Freeway soon. But they'll have to close Kansas Expressway to do so.
That's happening overnight Monday between 9:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. Tuesday.
Kansas Expressway will be closed in both directions at James River Freeway during that time.
This is important if you travel that way. MoDOT won't be setting up any detours, so it's best to plan to avoid that interchange while work is going on.
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ALBANY, N.Y. - Former "Sex and the City" star Cynthia Nixon says she'll challenge Gov. Andrew Cuomo in New York's Democratic primary in September.
Her announcement Monday sets up a race pitting an openly gay liberal activist against a two-term incumbent with a $30 million war chest and possible presidential ambitions.
In a video on Twitter, the public education advocate says "We want our government to work again."
Nixon in recent speeches has called on Democrats nationally to carve out a strong liberal identity instead of being merely the "anti-Trump party."
Nixon is a 51-year-old Manhattan mother of three and an ally of Democratic New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, who frequently clashes with Cuomo on various issues.
The 60-year-old Cuomo was favoured 66 per cent to 19 per cent over Nixon in a recent Siena College poll.
Scene of collision on Woodside Avenue. (8/14/17 FOX Carolina)
Scene of collision on Woodside Avenue. (8/14/17 FOX Carolina)
Greenville County deputies are on scene of a collision on Woodside Avenue Monday evening.
Per the SC Highway Patrol Realtime Traffic Information system, the collision occurred around 8:55 p.m.
Injuries are listed on the traffic system.
Dispatchers say the crash started as a chase with deputies and ended in a crash on Woodside Avenue at A Street.
Our FOX Carolina crew on scene saw at least one vehicle had crashed into a tree.
No further details were available.
Stick with FOX Carolina for the latest.
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You can’t put a price on trust, but for Facebook, at least, the lack of it is getting expensive.
That was readily apparent Monday, when Facebook’s share price slid nearly 7%, making for the stock’s worst single-day drop in at least four years. That equated to more than $36 billion in market value lost as lawmakers erupted in fury over the latest scandal involving the company’s role in the contentious 2016 U.S. presidential election as well as the U.K.’s Brexit vote months earlier.
...
The social media giant has released a 25-page tome outlining its policies on policing what is and isn’t allowed on the platform. It’s the first time the company has publicly defined what content it considers in violation of its “community standards.” The new document goes a long way toward defining what it considers bullying, spam, false news, and other objectionable content that could get removed from the site–or get the poster banned.
One such clarification about its community standards is the topic of nudity. Facebook has come under fire in the past for removing breastfeeding pictures as it violated the company’s policy on posting nudity pictures. The new community standard document now explicitly states that breastfeeding pictures–and pictures with certain other types of nudity–are allowed:
March 19 (Reuters) - AVIC Electromechanical Systems Co Ltd :
* SAYS IT GETS SECURITIES REGULATOR'S APPROVAL TO ISSUE A-SHARE CONVERTIBLE BONDS Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2FQpPw7 Further company coverage: (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
It was only a 20-minute cameo but it was hard to watch Jack Wilshere’s last Arsenal appearance without feeling a certain despair.
He had been shunted out on the right and looked off the pace. Even more worrying, there appeared to be a physical change. Wilshere has always been stocky but his bulky upper-body physique suddenly seemed more akin to rugby league and there was a startling lack of match sharpness.
He was also out of the England squad and, with Granit Xhaka, Francis Coquelin, Santi Cazorla, Aaron Ramsey and Mohamed Elneny also ahead of him in the midfield pecking order at Arsenal, you could understand why he has since described that August weekend as “the final straw”.
Wilshere sent Arsene Wenger a text message to say that he wanted urgently to discuss his future and then told a reluctant manager that it was “best I leave”. Fast forward another four months and to witness Wilshere’s...
Liverpool boss Klopp appeared close to landing Fekir last month, with the player keen to make the move to Merseyside.
The France international, who remains on international duty at the World Cup in Russia, even gave an interview to the Reds’ in-house television channel.
Liverpool remain interested in Fekir but it is understood they still harbour doubts over the player’s knee problems that have plagued him in recent years.
And the Liverpool Echo say Klopp’s pursuit of the 24-year-old has forced the German into making alternative plans.
It is said the Reds will not sign anyone until they sort out the Fekir situation once and for all.
Interest in the Lyon hotshot is rising with Manchester United also keen.
Lilly, the 2-year-old Yorkshire terrier service dog of Daisy King of Huntsville, looks out from a stroller after visiting with a Santa Claus played by Jim Hoffman of West Liberty. Pets had their pictures taken with the jolly old elf during a Saturday Paws and Claus event hosted by the Logan County Animal Haven on the Logan County Fairgrounds. (EXAMINER PHOTO | REUBEN MEES)
For 50 years, Alton Blanks has been a big fan of those golden arches on Garners Ferry Road.
That's right. Blanks, affectionately known as "Pops" by those who know him at the McDonald's near Fort Jackson Boulevard, has patronized that particular restaurant twice a day since it opened in the early 1960's.
Blanks, a World War II vet who served in the United States Navy is a long-term resident of the Midlands and attended Columbia High School in 1944.
For his loyal patronage, Blanks received a birthday cake, a personalized McDonald’s jacket, a signed photo book from customers and crew, and an honorary "Key to the Garners Ferry McDonald’s."
Happy birthday, Mr. Blanks!
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Malawi Manchester United fans donate MK1.2mln worth of medical equipment to KCH
Malawian supporters for the English Premier League side, Manchester United on Monday donated various medical items especially for the theatre at …
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WESTPORT, Conn. - To celebrate the first-ever coast-to-coast broadcast of "Saturday Night Live," guest host Jimmy Fallon led a flash mob in a jubilant performance of David Bowie's classic "Let's Dance."
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TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – It was a tragedy that shocked the Tampa Bay area years before last week’s triple-fatal crash on the Selmon Expressway.
Summer Moll, four-years-old at the time, was left with two broken arms, legs, pelvis, eyeball socket and a cracked skull, after a drunk driver slammed into the car she was riding in with her mother.
Her mother was killed in the accident.
Last week’s tragedy brought back clouded memories for Moll, who says she misses her mother every day.
Jenn Holloway has much more on this story in the video above.
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An anonymous tip led to the arrest of an 18-year-old Springtown man earlier this week and charged in connection with a string of break-ins on that occurred on Isabella Lane in late January.
Parker County Sheriff’s Investigators arrested Samuel Ibarra Jan. 30 and charged him with three counts of burglary of a vehicle, a Class A misdemeanor and one count of burglary of a building, a state jail felony.
Tuesday is the last chance to fill out the Needs Assessment Survey for the Moose Jaw Metis Community.
The Southern Pains Métis Local 160 & the JSGS Policy Shop at the University of Regina have partnered to conduct a needs assessment survey for Moose Jaw residents in the Métis community.
They ask that you make sure each Métis family member and friend complete the survey.
Your participation informs the board about community needs and assets, which the information gathered will be used in a formal report that is then presented to the board.
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It isn’t clear how many more windows of opportunity there will be to resolve the confrontation over North Korea’s nuclear weapons program peacefully, but one is opening right now.
Whether North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is interested in taking advantage of this chance to avoid disaster is, of course, a different question entirely.
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AMARILLO, Texas — Officials in Texas say four children have died from gas poisoning believed to have been caused by a pesticide sprayed under their Amarillo home.
Amarillo Fire Department officials say other people who were in the home are "not out of the woods" yet.
Fire officials say a chemical reaction occurred when one person tried to wash off a pesticide that had been sprayed under the house. Poisonous Phosphine gas was released.
Capt. Larry Davis said in a statement Monday that crews responded to a medical call at the home about 5 a.m. One child died at the scene and three others died at a hospital. Officials didn't release any identifying information, including the children's ages.
An explosion took place at Austria's main gas pipeline hub at Baumgarten east of Vienna on Tuesday, leaving several people injured, police said.
"An explosion occurred at 8:45 am (0745 GMT), followed by fire.
According to preliminary reports, one person has been killed and 18 were injured.
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Melania Trump, age 47, appeared with her husband Donald Trump, President of the United States, as he made a speech to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.
The former-model First Lady stood to the side as Donald Trump, 72, spoke to guests in the East Room of the White House in Washington.
Melania, however, made sure all eyes were on her, despite her husband taking centre stage.
The First Lady wore a skin tight ensemble in two of America’s national colours, red and white.
With Wendell Smallwood (knee) not expected to play, Blount has a good opportunity to top his season-high mark of 26 snaps in Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Les Bowen of the Philadelphia Daily News reports.
Smallwood got a lot of his work on passing downs in Sunday's 26-24 win over the Chargers, but he also had a major role in the ground game with 10 carries for 34 yards and a score. Smallwood's likely absence gives Blount an opportunity to match or even surpass last week's season-high total of 16 carries, albeit against an Arizona defense that's allowing just 3.2 per carry. Clement and Kenjon Barner also figure to take on some of Smallwood's vacated snaps.
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Tenth-ranked North Carolina is uncertain whether forward Isaiah Hicks or guard Kenny Williams III will be ready for Wednesday night’s game at rival North Carolina State due to injuries.
Hicks, a senior starter, missed last week’s loss at Duke due to a hamstring injury. The school said Tuesday that Hicks went through practice in the afternoon and is a game-time decision.
The school said Williams suffered a “lower right extremity” injury on Tuesday and is uncertain to play. Williams is a sophomore starter.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Post Holdings, the company behind Fruity Pebbles, Honey Bunches of Oats and other cereals, said Tuesday that it is buying the maker of British breakfast brand Weetabix as it seeks to expand overseas.
It is paying 1.4 billion pounds, or about $1.8 billion, to buy Weetabix from its owners, Shanghai-based Bright Food Group and Baring Private Equity Asia.
Besides its namesake cereal, Weetabix also makes Alpen, Barbara’s Puffins and other cereals.
St. Louis-based Post Holdings Inc. said that the deal will allow it to grow its U.S. brands internationally and expand Weetabix in North America. Weetabix, a rectangular wheat biscuit that breaks apart when it absorbs milk, is little known in the U.S. but is the second-biggest ready-to-eat cereal brand in the U.K., according to market research company Euromonitor.
The deal is expected to close by September.
Shares of Post Holdings Inc. fell 86 cents to $87 in morning trading.
MONTREAL — American Morgan Hurd is the new all-around champion after winning gold at the artistic gymnastics world championships on Friday.
Hurd had 55.232 points and finished ahead of Canada's Ellie Black, who claimed silver with 55.132 points. Russia's Eremina Elena, with 54.799 points, finished third.
Black came agonizingly close to making history as her final score was just .101 points away from first place. The Halifax native would have become the first Canadian to win gold at the world artistic gymnastics championships.
It is nevertheless Canada's first medal at the competition since 2006, when Kyle Shewfelt (floor) and Elyse Hopfner-Hibbs (balance beam) each won bronze.
Deanna M. Hutchinson, 77, died Aug. 6. Born in Barberton, she was the first Cherry Blossom Queen in 1958 in Barberton. Preceded in death by her husband, Thomas, in 2015, parents John and Isabell Soltis, and sister Carol Fisher. She is survived by her children; Kimberly Lenington, Craig (Becky) Hutchinson, Robin Hutchinson, Brian Hutchinson, sister Beverly Fritz, brother John (Regina) Soltis, seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
Vital's Take: Bummer. Mitchell Oldenburg's Supercross season has come to an end due to a practice crash that left him with a torn ACL and MCL. We wish you a speedy recovery, Mitchell!
There are plenty of ways to conserve oil and gas, but the most efficient way is to reduce our consumption. Do we have to drive to every destination? And should we continue using plastic shopping bags? I will delve into these questions and sufficient ways to save energy in this post.
CLEVELAND (AP) _ These Ohio lotteries were drawn Sunday:
Estimated jackpot: $105 million
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Coming off Easter weekend, let's look at some key economic data we may have missed. On Friday, data on core inflation in the U.S. came in much weaker than expected. Why is that important? It means that the Fed may not have to be aggressive with interest rates. Next, we'll explore how demographic surveys on the homeless population can lead to more funding for certain groups, and how a cocoa surplus in Ivory Coast is negatively affecting farmers.
On Friday afternoon, Doug Jones, the Alabama Democrat running against the Republican Roy Moore for Jeff Sessions’s former Senate seat, was stuck at home, snowed in by a light dusting in the Birmingham area, working on his “honey-do list.” The election is Tuesday. “It’s so unusual, this snow in December,” he told me over the phone, laughing. “Kind of like a Democrat in Alabama, right?” A Democrat seeking statewide office in Alabama is at a natural disadvantage, but Moore would seem to have his own obstacles to overcome. Among them: his removal not once but twice from the Alabama Supreme Court for ethics violations; his financial abuse of his own charitable foundation; his recent remark that things in America were better when slavery was law; his alleged history of pursuing and molesting teen-age girls.
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SHAMOKIN -- A fire sparked at a residence in Northumberland County Saturday afternoon.
Fire officials tell Newswatch 16 the fire, which started around 4:30 p.m., caused significant damage to the double block's interior.
Residents of the home along West Chesnut Street in Shamokin were not there at the time.
According to the fire chief, the other side of the double block sustained smoke damage.
The blaze is not considered to be suspicious but the investigation is ongoing.
Food giant Heinz is in hot water after being found guilty of false and misleading behaviour.
March 19 (Reuters) - Aclaris Therapeutics Inc:
* ACLARIS THERAPEUTICS ANNOUNCES POSITIVE UPDATE ON PHASE 2 RESULTS AFTER A 3-MONTH FOLLOW-UP OF A-101 45% TOPICAL SOLUTION FOR POTENTIAL TREATMENT OF COMMON WARTS
* ACLARIS THERAPEUTICS INC - PRIMARY, SECONDARY, AND EXPLORATORY ENDPOINTS OF PHASE 2 TRIAL MET DURING 8-WEEK TREATMENT PERIOD
* ACLARIS THERAPEUTICS - AFTER TREATMENT COMPLETED, GREATER IMPROVEMENT VERSUS. PLACEBO OBSERVED IN 3-MONTH POST-TREATMENT FOLLOW-UP EVALUATION IN TRIAL
* ACLARIS THERAPEUTICS INC - THERE WERE NO TREATMENT-RELATED SERIOUS ADVERSE EVENTS AMONG SUBJECTS TREATED WITH A-101 45%
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The Poteau Police Department began asking for help Sunday in identifying and apprehending those responsible for the damage done to the Vietnam War and POW/MIA Memorial at Oakland Cemetery in Poteau. The soldier statue received several stab-like wounds and cracks to its face and other body parts as well as damage to its weapons.
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April 12 Molecular Partners AG:
* Christian zahnd, co-founderand former CEO of company, has decided not to stand for re-election as member of board of directors at annual general meeting 2017 due to health reasons
* Christian Zahnd appointed as honorary chairman of the board of directors Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
SINGAPORE: Minister for Foreign Affairs Vivian Balakrishnan will attend the G20 foreign ministers' meeting in Bonn, Germany from Feb 16 to 17, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said in a news release on Wednesday (Feb 15).
The meeting will discuss how countries can cooperate more effectively to address global challenges including sustainable development, sustaining peace and assisting Africa in its development.
Singapore has been invited to participate in the G20 process as the representative of the Global Governance Group (3G), MFA said. The 3G includes countries such as Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, New Zealand, the Philippines, Switzerland and Finland.
Dr Balakrishnan will be accompanied by officials from MFA, the ministry added.
DURHAM, N.C. — Duke says Hall of Fame coach Mike Krzyzewski is stepping away from the team to have lower back surgery.
The school announced Monday that Krzyzewski will have the procedure Friday and that associate head coach Jeff Capel will take over in his absence, starting with a home game Wednesday night against Boston College.
Krzyzewski will have a fragment of a herniated disk removed. The school says Krzyzewski tried several treatment options during the past month before deciding on surgery.
The winningest men's coach in Division I history had four surgeries during the offseason to replace his left knee, repair his left ankle and fix a hernia.
Capel previously took over for Krzyzewski when he missed the trip to Georgia Tech last season because of dehydration and high blood pressure.
A recent University of Arizona graduate, Duarte was part of the Sigma Kappa sorority, Robert C. Robbins, the president of the university said in a statement.
“I know I speak for the UA community in expressing our deepest condolences for Christiana’s family and in asking for their privacy to be respected,” Robbins added.
With temperatures set to plummet well below zero degrees tonight the Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for ice for the evening and tomorrow morning.
A spokesman for the Met Office said: "Ice is expected to form on some surfaces from late Monday afternoon and last overnight into Tuesday morning.
The warning from the Met Office
"There will probably be icy stretches on untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths with some injuries possible from slips and falls.
"Temperatures are likely to fall rapidly below freezing later on Monday across much of the area. This will lead to icy stretches, particularly where snow melt has occurred during the day, or where a mix of rain and snow has fallen across the south of the area."
The Met Office weather warning is in force between 4pm today, Monday, and 11am tomorrow, Tuesday December 12.
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Police on the scene of pedestrian struck on I-59 NB. (Source: Erick H.)
State troopers say all northbound lanes of I-59 have reopened after a pedestrian was struck and killed.
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office says the pedestrian was a suspect in a home invasion and shooting in Jefferson County around 4 a.m. Saturday.
He has been identified as Jakeel Brown, 20, of Forestdale. Brown shot his 18-year-old girlfriend, who sustained non life-threatening injuries.
Police say Brown also fired shots at his girlfriends' parents. They weren't injured.
The sheriff's office says Brown left the scene, and a short time later wrecked his yellow Chevrolet Camaro on I-59 near Argo.
He then attempted to flee on foot and was struck and killed by a 2000 Chevrolet pickup truck. The motorist was not injured.
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The MOViN 92.5 Street Team drove the Party Ride to the Tacoma Dome today and brought some special guests… Justin and Mason! Broadcasting Live from the Maroon 5 concert, we had a blast meeting fans and handing out free maroon wristbands! We also threw out some free MOViN t-shirts to some lucky fans. If you took a photo at our tent you can find it in this gallery!
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Wide receiver Marcus Simms has been suspended for West Virginia's season opener following his arrest on suspicion of drunken driving.
West Virginia coach Dana Holgorsen announced the suspension Monday night. Holgorsen says in a statement that Simms also must fulfill certain requirements before reinstatement. The statement did not specify the conditions.
Holgorsen says Simms will be allowed to participate in team activities during the suspension.
The Dominion Post reports that according to a criminal complaint, Simms was arrested Sunday and charged with DUI and driving on a suspended or revoked license for DUI.
Simms played in nine games as a freshman last season and caught six passes for 95 yards and a touchdown.
West Virginia opens the season Sept. 3 against Virginia Tech in Landover, Maryland.
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Serena Williams put a cryptic Instagram post that immediately made me want to buy shoes.
Be excited. Be very excited…. A post shared by Serena Williams (@serenawilliams) on Dec 11, 2017 at 6:03am PST
What are we supposed to be excited about, Serena? That you’ll be back winning grand slams in 2018? That a building is being named after you? That I really need some glittery gold tennis shoes?
You’re right. We all need some glittery gold tennis shoes.
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: Brian Tyree Henry, 'Atlanta'; Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series: 'This Is Us' For Brian Tyree Henry, all the world's a stage -- literally. As a black man, he refuses to be pigeonholed into what some may think his 6-foot-2 frame projects, and he enjoys turning those presumptions on their ear.
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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Purdue coach Matt Painter said he does not expect starting center Isaac Haas to play again this season -- even if the NCAA approves a brace to protect his fractured right elbow.
The 7-foot-2 senior was injured during an NCAA tournament win over Cal State Fullerton. Team trainers fitted Haas with a large brace to protect his arm and he worked out with his teammates Saturday, but that brace would not have been allowed in a game for safety reasons.
Painter also says Haas also has yet to demonstrate he can grab two-handed rebounds and shoot free throws with his right hand.
Second-seeded Purdue beat Butler without Haas to reach its second straight Sweet 16. The Boilermakers play Texas Tech on Friday in Boston.
The polling booths have closed and counting has begun in one of the most tightly contested elections in South Australia’s history.
PARIS (AP) — French police say an 8-year-old girl was killed and at least five people were injured when a driver slammed his car into the sidewalk cafe of a pizza restaurant in a small town east of Paris.
An official with the national gendarme service said the driver was arrested soon after the incident Monday night in the town of Sept-Sorts.
The official said it is unclear whether the act was deliberate. The official was not authorized to be publicly named according to police policy.
An Algerian man drove his car into a group of French soldiers last week, and a truck attack in the French city of Nice left 86 people dead a little more than a year ago. Several other countries have seen cars used as weapons in recent years.
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India Post has issued a set of 12 stamps on the theme of Splendors of India on 1st January 2017.The stamps depicts Ganesh Pol of Amber fort Jaipur,Pashmina Shawl of Kashmir,Chhau Mask Dance,Bodhi Tree Sanchi,Nut Cutter,Pecock Gate City Palace Jaipur, Chaitya Hall, Karle,Tanjor Paintings,Blue Pottery Jaipur, Colored Glass Window, Bagore Ki Haveli Udaipur,Peitra Dura and Zardoji Carpet Agra.12 Miniature Sheets of this stamp issue are available with purchase of 2017 Calander issued by India Post(Price 1000 Rs).
These five common contaminants are most likely to be found in California’s drinking water. See what they are and how they impact the health of the people that consume the water that they contaminate.
PARIS — Airbus (AIRBUS.SE) Chief Executive Tom Enders has warned staff of "turbulent and confusing times" amid French and U.K. anti-bribery and corruption investigations and urged them to support the aerospace group's top management and the board.
In a letter to 130,000 staff on Friday, Enders defended the decision to report anomalies to U.K. authorities, which had triggered the probes, and said he and general counsel John Harrison had the board's backing to see the process through.
The investigations could however lead to "significant penalties" against the group, he said, according to a text of the letter obtained by Reuters.
Airbus declined to comment.
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Shares of Dick’s Sporting Goods were up more than 24 percent in early trading after the chain posted earnings of 59 cents per share, up from 52 cents during the same period last year. The chain also increased its full-year earnings outlook as its new product, private label and online sales picked up.
Security forces in Burkina Faso eliminated three of the terrorists who perpetrated the terror attack at a Turkish restaurant in the county's capital, Ouagadougou.
A government official said that hostages are still trapped in the building.
17 were murdered in the attack and 8 were wounded.
Gulf Coast residents are bracing for a blast of wind, heavy rain and rising water as Tropical Storm Nate threatens to reach hurricane strength before a weekend landfall.
The National Hurricane Center on Friday issued hurricane and storm surge warnings for southeast Louisiana and the Mississippi and Alabama coasts. The storm is forecast to dump 3 to 6 inches of rain, with isolated totals of 12 inches.
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards declared a state of emergency and mobilized 1,300 National Guard troops. Some are heading to New Orleans, where summer storms have exposed problems with the city’s pumping system.
Mississippi officials are providing sandbags in the state’s three coastal counties. The storm threatened to disrupt one of the coast’s biggest annual tourist events, the “Cruisin’ the Coast” auto show.
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MINNEAPOLIS, April 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Slingshot®, the bold, three-wheeled roadster, today launched its newest SL to the lineup, the LE Midnight Cherry, which boasts new style features for an exhilarating, shared adventure. The all-new vehicle features an exclusive dark cherry red pai...
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BEIJING The Commercial Aircraft Corp of China (COMAC) said on Wednesday the maiden flight for the C919, China's first domestically-produced large passenger plane, is scheduled for May 5.
The maiden flight will take place in the Shanghai Pudong International Airport, subject to weather conditions, COMAC said. State media agency Xinhua earlier on Wednesday reported the maiden flight's date.
Reuters, quoting sources, had reported last month that China planned to stage the maiden C919 flight on or around May 5.
(Reporting by Beijing Monitoring Desk; Editing by Muralikumar Anantharaman)
MEDIA who turned up today for the Noosa Magistrates Court appearance of Noosa Councillor Frank Pardon were told his appearance on six counts of indecent dealing with a child under 16, happened last week.
A court official said Cr Pardon's legal representative Robert Butler successfully applied to have the matter, set down for mention, brought forward to last Thursday.
The official said the court is usually reluctant to agree to changing the court designated date, but the April 18 appearance by Cr Pardon clashed with a case of Mr Butler's in Maroochydore Magistrates Court.
Cr Pardon will appear in the Noosa on Tuesday, June 6 at 9.30am for a committal mention over alleged incidents dating back to the mid-1990s before he was first elected to council.
An international Inuit group is angry they weren’t informed that a rocket stage likely containing highly toxic fuel is set to splash down in waters they routinely hunt for food.
Okalik Eegeesiak of the Inuit Circumpolar Commission said communities learned about Wednesday’s splashdown through news reports.
The rocket is a repurposed Russian missile being used to launch a satellite for the European Space Agency.
Eegeesiak says the launch violates the principles of free, prior and informed consent as well as federal promises to protect Canada’s oceans.
Canada is an associate member of the European Space Agency and routinely contributes over $20 million a year to its operation.
Federal documents say that membership is supposed to give Canada influence in the agency’s decisions.
Aug 15 (Reuters) - Chenguang Biotech Group Co Ltd
* Says it adopted new accounting policy disclosed by the Ministry of Finance on May 10, regarding subsidy
* Effective June 12
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Sharp signed a contract with the Giants on Monday, Mike Klis of 9 News Denver reports.
Sharp has been on the Broncos' practice squad since being waived by the team in late October, but now has an opportunity in New York. The Giants situation at wide receiver behind Sterling Shepard remains in flux, which could lead to some real opportunities for the 23-year-old, but nothing worth fantasy consideration at this point in the season.
Kapil Dev receives the 1983 Prudential World Cup trophy after India beat two-time defending champions West Indies in the final (Getty Images)
Treasurer Scott Morrison has trumpeted the success of the government’s federal budget but says plans to make personal tax cuts for low and middle-income workers will have to wait.
President Trump slams the Mueller investigation amid reports that the special counsel has obtained former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe's memos detailing his interactions with the president; Axios political reporter Alexi McCammond weighs in on 'America's News HQ.'
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The 2018 Hipipo Music Awards, are Uganda’s most prestigious awards, the awards give fans across Uganda and the world 70% power to vote for their favourite artists.
Zambian artist Roberto won in the Best song Southern Africa category for his hit single “Into you” .
Others nominated in the Best song Southern Africa included: AKA – Caiphus Song, Babes Wodumo Ft. Mampintsha & Danger – Umngan’wami , C4 Pedro – Vou Ter Saudades , Cassper Nyovest – Tito Mboweni , Jah Prayzah Ft. Mafikizolo – Sendekera , Kwesta Ft. Wale – Spirit , Mafikizolo – Love Potion , Nasty C – NDA , Shekhinah – Suited.
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Turning to Syria, the Syrian Arab Red Crescent is delivering UN humanitarian assistance to Talbiseh in northern rural Homs and Tlul Elhomor in southern Hama. This is the first convoy to northern rural Homs since a convoy reached Dar al‑Kabira and surrounding areas on 4 March. The convoy is delivering assistance for more than 92,000 people in the two locations. The convoy is also delivering food assistance for 12,000 others in nearby Al‑Jabriya village. United Nations personnel were not permitted to participate in the convoy, due to security approval not being received from the authorities. The United Nations continues to call on all parties to facilitate safe, sustained and unhindered access to all those in need in Syria, including the 2 million people in hard‑to‑reach areas, in line with their obligations under international humanitarian and human rights law.
Defending U.S. Open champion Dustin Johnson arrived to this year’s event as the proud father of a newborn baby boy, just in time for Father’s Day. Charlie Riedel AP
April 13 BGC Partners Inc
* BGC Partners Inc says on April 12, entered into a controlled equity offering sales agreement with Cantor Fitzgerald & Co
* BGC Partners Inc says may offer and sell up to 20 million shares of co's class A common stock, par value $0.01 per share under equity offering Source text for Eikon: (bit.ly/2o95s4k) Further company coverage:
President Donald Trump arrives in the Diplomatic Room of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, June 14, 2017, to talk about the shooting in Alexandria, Va. where House Majority Whip Steve Scalise of La., and others, where shot during a Congressional baseball practice. Andrew Harnik AP Photo
Jerry Cullison of Wellton receives the newly created Blue & Gold Award during the inaugural Arizona FFA Foundation gala held Jan. 28 in Phoenix. Also shown from left are McKenna Mellon of Yuma, State FFA president; Heather Rayner, Arizona FFA Foundation vice president; and Cullison's grandson, Chad Cullison.
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The Georgia State Patrol and other enforcement agencies visited Columbus Thursday for their "Make Your Summer Click" campaign. Officials want you to remember to always wear seat belts and life jackets on the road or on the water, and obey the laws.
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Co-chairman Harvey Weinstein was taking an indefinite leave from the Weinstein Co, the film production company said on Friday, adding it will conduct an internal investigation into the New York Times’ report of sexual harassment allegations against one of the most powerful men in Hollywood.
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Video: J Vessel - Dance Like U ft. A Star in Music Videos "Dance Like U" featuring A Star is the latest single from the debut album, Reflections, from 20 yr old Londoner, J Vessel.
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PHOENIX (AP) — An Arizona Department of Public Safety trooper has been injured while trying to arrest two suspects in Phoenix.
DPS officials tell KPHO-TV the unidentified trooper suffered a bump on his head and was transported to a hospital for precautionary reasons Monday.
They say the trooper made a traffic stop for a registration issue around 1:30 a.m. and discovered the male passenger had a felony warrant.
DPS says the man later identified as 25-year-old Venancio Arreola Vargas of Mexico has been deported before.
They say Vargas has one handcuff around his wrist but assaulted the officer and the 24-year-old female driver exited the vehicle and jumped on the trooper.
The two suspects fled the scene but were later arrested.
They’re facing charges of aggravated assault on an officer and resisting arrest.
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The super bowl is nearly here, but it seems the NFL is taking a big hit to its core audience. These days, it seems like a lot of people aren`t watching as much as they used to.
That doesn`t mean people won't be watching in big crowds this Sunday. In fact, nearly 14 million people will be watching so hard on Super Bowl Sunday that they`ll be celebrating #SuperSickMonday as well.
A survey by Mucinex says millions of people will likely call in sick on Monday. However, it`s not clear if all of those people are actually sick or just hungover.
Healthy or not, you can bet those people know at least a little about football.
That's something you can`t say about a group of jeopardy contestants who competed Thursday. Not one of the contestants even attempted to hit their buzzer for any of the clues from the "talking football category".
It's safe to say those three, at least, will show up for work on Monday; a coin flip for everyone else.
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FEROZEPUR: A government doctor, who allegedly thrashed a woman patient at the Civil Hospital here, has been suspended by the Punjab Health department.
Khushaldeep Singh has been suspended and sent to the department till further notice, officials said. Officiating Civil Surgeon Renu Singla, confirmed the suspension of the doctor.
A video showing Khushaldeep allegedly beating up a woman patient in front of policemen, after accusing her of abusing and trying to hit him, had gone viral on social media.
Khushaldeep, an ENT specialist, was booked under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) after the video surfaced on April 13.
The doctor is at large, police said.
In the video, Khushaldeep could be seen pulling the woman by her hair, slapping and kicking her in front of police personnel at the hospital.
The doctor could be heard using abusive words in the video. PTI
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A Friday morning Facebook post announced long-awaited news: "Living Space’s warming shelter is now open!"
The warming shelter, which was under renovations for the last few months, launched unofficially on Saturday evening.
According to Living Space's post, the launch gave "staff and clients a chance to get to know one another and prepare for a larger community response. On average, we’ve had 5 or 6 people spend the night and many more come in to warm up, grab coffee or food and use the laundry services."
City council unanimously approved a one-time grant of $200,000 to the Canadian Mental Health Association Cochrane Temiskaming Branch in October. The facility will offer transitional housing and a warming centre.
Living Space is a partnership among 11 organizations, who are committed to ending the chronic homelessness problem in this city, said CMHA board president Catherine Simunovic last year at a council meeting.
More to come.
Having WiFi coverage troubles in your large house? If so, you may want to check out a home WiFi system like the NETGEAR Orbi. The three-pack model of the Orbi is now down to $319.99, which is $80 off its $399.99 MSRP, as part of Amazon's Deal of the Day.
The Orbi three-pack comprises of a WiFi router and 2 wall plug "satellites." This particular kit boasts up to 5000 square feet of coverage, making it perfect for more sizable homes. It can be controlled by voice commands through Amazon Alexa, which is pretty handy. Setup is done through the Orbi app, and you can also create a guest network should you feel the need to.
You've got about eight hours remaining on this discount, as it is one of Amazon's Deals of the Day. If you're a Prime member, you'll also get free one-day shipping. You can also purchase an install service for around $70, but I'd imagine that you guys are engaged enough with technology that you know how to set this thing up.
Chris Rice, a Christian aid worker, followed his faith last fall to North Korea. He went to check on 53 tons of donated turkey and soybeans he had helped send to orphanages in the totalitarian state.
Before Mr. Rice left, church parishioners in his home state of North Carolina, including those who normally support such charity, couldn’t help but ask: If North Korea can build the bomb, why can’t it feed its own people?
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If you love watching Bollywood movies, you’ll agree half the fun is in the way each film is now built up on social media. Barely a week passes without a star sharing the first trailer, song or poster of their upcoming projects on their Facebook, Instagram and Twitter profiles.
Thanks to this new trend, we’ve been able to chalk up a calendar of every must-see movie coming up in 2017. There’s something for everyone coming up this year: Raees for the Shah Rukh Khan fans, Ok Jaanu, Half Girlfriend and Badrinath Ki Dulhania for the romantics, Jagga Jasoos for the dreamers, Padmavati for the history buffs and so much more. By the looks of it, 2017 is going to be packed with blockbusters. Pick your favourites in our slideshow!
Hours after “Bachelor In Paradise” contestant Corinne Olympios hired a top attorney and power publicist to take on her case, her co-star DeMario Jackson has also broken his silence. Jackson also claims he will be pursuing legal action.
“It’s unfortunate that my character and family name has been assassinated this past week with false claims and malicious allegations,” Jackson said in a statement to E! News. “I will be taking swift and appropriate legal action until my name is cleared and, per the advice of legal counsel, will be seeking all available remedies entitled to me under the laws.”
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The night before Dave Matthews Band perform at a pre-Super Bowl show in Minneapolis, the group’s longtime violinist Boyd Tinsley announced he is taking “a break” from the band and touring. “I need to take a break from the band & touring 2 focus on my family & my health 4 a while,” TinsleyThis article originally appeared on www.rollingstone.com: Dave Matthews Band Violinist Boyd Tinsley Announces Break From Band …read more
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) – Officials in Charlottesville, Virginia, have denied a permit requested by an organizer of the August white nationalist protest that turned violent.
City Manager Maurice Jones wrote Monday that the “proposed demonstration or special event will present a danger to public safety.”
Jason Kessler, a Charlottesville resident who was the primary organizer of the Aug. 12 protest, called “Unite the Right,” requested the permit last month to hold a two-day rally for the event’s one-year anniversary.
In his application, Kessler described the event purpose as a “rally against government civil rights abuse and failure to follow security plans for political dissidents.”
Jones wrote that “no reasonable allocation of city funds or resources can guarantee that event participants will be free of any ‘threat of violence.'”
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Aug 15 (Reuters) - CITIC Securities Co Ltd
* Says it issued 2017 first tranche corporate bonds worth 4.5 billion yuan, with a term of one year and coupon rate of 4.6 percent
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Oberoi Realty today reported 40 percent increase in its consolidated net profit at Rs 142.92 crore for the quarter ended March. Its net profit stood at Rs 101.82 crore in the year-ago period, Mumbai-based developer said in a regulatory filing.
Total income rose to Rs 352.84 crore in the fourth quarter of the last fiscal compared with Rs 302.33 crore in the corresponding period of the previous year.
During the full 2017-18 fiscal, the net profit rose to Rs 458.80 crore from 378.59 crore in the previous fiscal.
Newton County was well represented at The Premier Preps of East Mississippi sports banquet held last week at MSU-Meridian.
Four different players were honored as players of the year in their respective sports while six others were honored for being selected to their particular sports teams.
The State of Origin arena is about more than skill and speed. While the Blues team possesses these qualities in abundance, there is one area in which they are clearly lagging behind their Maroons counterparts - effort.
Origin encounters can be won and lost early in the tackle counts, with teams struggling to work the ball out of their own end while facing line speeds that are that little bit quicker than at club level.
Quality over quantity: Latrell Mitchell is one of the most effective ball runners in the competition. Photo: AAP
Strong runs from outside backs can be invaluable. Every metre gained by players wearing the 2-5 jerseys means another few seconds of precious rest for a forward.
But where new coach Brad Fittler has opted for speed and power, he has done so at the expense of something else - his new quartet do not come close to their opponents when it comes to sheer volume of touches.
Wales and Scotland had been expected to contest a tight affair under the roof of the Principality Stadium but the visitors found themselves 14-0 down inside 15 minutes.
And the one-way traffic continued as the Welsh led 27-0 after just an hour but they did not let up, pressing on in search of a fourth try that would earn them a bonus point.
Steff Evans eventually did go over in the left corner with seven minutes left to grab the extra point, but the referee decided to check with the television match official that the try had been fairly scored.
However, the TMO only checked that Evans had got the ball down before being pushed off the pitch, deciding not to look at the offload by Hadleigh Parkes that had set him free.
Apple is having an event this month to "hear creative new ideas for teachers and students."
A small aircraft crashed into a radio tower north of El Reno in Canadian County.
Oklahoma Highway Patrol and Canadian County officials crash and subsequent fire Wednesday evening.
The Piedmont Fire Department is also assisting the Okarche Fire Department at the scene in the area of Memorial and Manning roads.
Officials have confirmed at least one fatality.
Bob Mills SkyNews 9 was flying over the scene and saw a radio tower had collapsed with smoke coming from where the plane had landed.
The tower reportedly stood at about 1,200 feet.
Stay with News 9 and News9.com for more information.
The Iota Phi Lambda Sorority is honoring local Black history makers, Marco Merrick, Marcus Smith and Tarrell Parker, for their contributions to spiritual music. The program and a light reception are on Feb. 18 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Freedom Temple AME Zion church, 2926 Hollins Ferry Road, Baltimore, Maryland 21230. Call 410-636-4747 for more details.
Rumors that the biggest free agents want to play for the Los Angeles Lakers seem to surface every summer, but the noise about LeBron James ' potential desire to wear purple and gold are starting to get too loud to ignore. Dave McMenamin of ESPN was the fire-starter, reporting a year ago that James might want to unite with his superfriends Chris Paul and Dwyane Wade in Los Angeles at some point.
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April 20 Ascom Holding AG:
* Erasmus MC buys Ascom Myco 2 smartphones and Ascom Unite software
* Erasmus MC in Rotterdam, the largest university medical center of the Netherlands, awarded Ascom with an order that includes 1,000 Ascom Myco 2 smartphones and the deployment of Ascom Unite Source text - bit.ly/2oRF5kB Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
8 things never to say to a person with anxiety disorder Anxiety disorders and those who suffer from them are often misunderstood. Patience and understanding are key when communicating with a loved one who struggles with anxiety.
According to the South African Depression & Anxiety Group (SADAG), anxiety disorders are the most common illnesses in South Africa.
One in five South Africans is affected by one or more of these debilitating illnesses each year.
Struggling with anxiety can leave your loved one feeling isolated and misunderstood.
While a few words of encouragement can help to ease their anxiety, you could, however, find yourself saying something that has the complete opposite effect.
Here are eight things you should never say to someone with an anxiety disorder:
The powerful leader of Poland’s ruling party says the president should approve a divisive bill that criminalizes certain statements about the Holocaust.
Jaroslaw Kaczynski told Poland’s state radio Saturday the bill — which has ignited a dispute with Israel — is being misunderstood.
It penalizes anyone who blames Poles as a nation for the World War II crimes committed by Nazi Germany. Israel and the United States say the proposed law would infringe on free speech about the Holocaust.
Kaczynski said the bill “is being interpreted totally wrong.” He says it penalizes accusing Poles as a nation but not “someone who says that somewhere, in some village, some place, a Jewish family or one Jewish person was murdered.”
He says “such things did happen and we never denied that.”
Osborne Clarke Lures Partner From Squire Patton Boggs
Law360, London (October 6, 2017, 4:46 PM BST) -- International law firm Osborne Clarke LLP has hired the former U.K. head of private equity at Squire Patton Boggs as a partner at the firm’s fast-growing London office.
Tim Hewens joins the firm’s private equity team headed by Alisdair Livingstone, which has nearly quadrupled its revenues in five years, Osborne Clarke said in a statement on Wednesday.
“Tim is a very well-regarded and well-established partner in the London private equity market that we have had the pleasure of working with on numerous deals,” senior partner Mark...
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× IndyHumane waives all adoption fees this weekend during ‘Free the Shelters’ event
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The Humane Society of Indianapolis will participate in a “Free the Shelters” event this upcoming weekend. All adoption fees will be waived and paid for by PRAI Beauty as part of a national campaign to help homeless animals.
IndyHumane will be open for free adoptions on Friday, December 15th from 1 p.m. – 7 p.m., and Saturday, December 16th from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. The event is being held at 7929 N. Michigan Rd.
“This is the perfect time of year to adopt a pet from our shelter. ‘Free the Shelters’ helps with overcrowding and enables people who were thinking of adopting a pet to bring one home for the holidays. We are thankful to Cathy Kangas and PRAI Beauty for this important contribution to Indy Humane,” said IndyHumane.
Normal adoption procedures will apply and more information can be found at indyhumane.org.
Intel CEO Brian Krzanich has become the third top business leader to step down from President Trump's manufacturing council on Monday.
He follows the chiefs of Merck and Under Armour, who announced their decisions earlier Monday amid the fallout over Trump's response to violence over the weekend at a white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia.
"I resigned to call attention to the serious harm our divided political climate is causing to critical issues, including the serious need to address the decline of American manufacturing," Krzanich wrote in a blog post.
The Moon was a focal point for NASA in 2017, whether it was blocking out the Sun during one of the most-viewed events in U.S. history, or reinvigorating the agency’s human space exploration plans. But the Moon has always been a focus of humanity’s imagination.
This false-color image composed of 15 images taken through three color filters by NASA’s Galileo spacecraft, as it passed through the Earth-Moon system on December 8, 1992. When this view was obtained, the spacecraft was 262,000 miles, or 425,000 kilometers, from the Moon and 43,000 miles (69,000 kilometers) from Earth. The false-color processing used to create this lunar image is helpful for interpreting the surface soil composition. Areas appearing red generally correspond to the lunar highlands, while blue to orange shades indicate the ancient volcanic lava flow of a mare, or lunar sea. Bluer mare areas contain more titanium than do the orange regions.
Image Credit: NASA
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – The Kansas Jayhawks return to Allen Fieldhouse tomorrow to face Oklahoma State. The Jayhawks are winners of seven out of their last eight, and are currently a game up in the Big 12 standings.
But even their recent success hasn’t stopped head coach Bill Self from wanting more from his team. Be sure to tune into KSN News tomorrow for highlights and a postgame report from Allen Fieldhouse!
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An MP has apologised to the Commons and repaid £2.97 after she was found to have breached Parliament's code of conduct.
Dame Margaret Hodge offered a "sincere" apology for "inadvertently" breaching the rules over her review of the London Garden Bridge project.
An inquiry said the Barking MP should not have used Parliamentary resources for the review.
The £2.97 repayment was the cost of House of Commons stationery, she said.
The code of conduct states MPs should use public resources only "in support of parliamentary duties".
The inquiry concluded the review had not been carried out as part of Dame Margaret's parliamentary activities, because it had been commissioned by an outside body for its own purposes.
The £200m plan to build a bridge covered with trees over the River Thames was abandoned following Dame Margaret's review, which was published in April.
Shanghai SIPG manager, Andre Villas-Boas has noted that Brazil international, Paulinho’s move to Barcelona from Guangzhou Evergrande is proof of the strength of the Chinese Super League, CSL.
The 29-year-old midfielder is poised to sign for Barcelona for 40 million euros and he could be unveiled as a Barcelona player today.
Paulinho and Villas-Boas worked together at Tottenham Hotspur in 2013.
The Portuguese coach told reporters on Sunday that the player’s move to Spain, “is good news for Chinese football.”
“Because Paulinho’s come here, he’s done ever so well and now he has a transfer to one of the biggest clubs in the world.
“I think it shows that the big clubs are also looking at our league. It’s a reflection of the players and the quality of work that is being done here.”
Toyota is celebrating the online premiere of the all-new GR HV Concept, ahead of its public debut that will take place at the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show, at the end of the month.
Its name stands for Gazoo Racing (GR), while the HV initials refer to a Hybrid Vehicle, and it's said to have been inspired by both the legendary Supra and the Sports 800 that races in the World Endurance Championship (WEC).
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Feb 13 Rentian Technology Holdings Ltd
* Cash offer by for and on behalf of Luck Success Development to acquire all issued shares of Enterprise Development
* Application has been made to stock exchange for resumption of trading in shares on Feb 14
* For each offer share HK$1.00 in cash
* Offeror intends to finance the consideration payable under the Offer by borrowings Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
A piece of history could soon bite the dust.
A 123-year-old Bay City home is at the center of a fight between its owner and the historic district where it is located.
Don Sabourin wanted to move the home from Center Ave. and N. Trumbull St. to an empty lot 400-feet away but was denied permission.
The home has since suffered so much water damage, Sabourin said it would cost $239,000 to repair. Now he wants it torn down.
Sabourin will make his case before the historic district commission next week.
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York Regional Police is renewing its appeal for help locating a Markham woman missing for three days.
Kristina Lawrence, 19, was last seen leaving Markham Stouffville Hospital July 1 around 8 p.m., police said.
She is about five-feet tall and 125 pounds with long, brown hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a dark hoodie, grey track pants, brown slippers and a surgical mask.
Police are concerned for her well-being and initially issued an appeal for help locating her July 2.
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SAN DIEGO -- A crash involving multiple vehicles is blocking lanes on Miramar Road in the University City area.
The crash was reported shortly after 8 p.m. on Miramar Road near Interstate 805, according to San Diego police.
No other information was immediately available.
Check back for updates on this developing story.
It’s a good plan to work on several things at the same time. It yields the best results; one thing helps out the other and each is purer, more itself. For when ideas crop up you can fit each of them into the place that suits it best, since there are several pigeonholes to choose from.
—Paul Valéry, Analects
Carlo Allegri/Reuters In plastic jars brimming with formaldehyde sit dozens of brains — each belonging to former teachers, doctors, accountants, plumbers — which are now bathing in preservation fluid for the sake of scientific research.
There are 82 brain banks in North America alone. This one lives in Bronx, New York, at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.
The bank opened in 1982 to better understand Alzheimer's patients. In 1990 it began looking at patterns of schizophrenia, too. And today, it keeps dozens of specimens sliced into thousands of pieces in an attempt to understand a raft of neurological disorders.
Here's what it's like inside the brain bank.
April 5 Beston Global Food Company Ltd
* BFC announces major australian retail distribution agreement
* Has secured a contract to supply a major national australian wholesaler with a range of BFC manufactured food products.
* Secured a contract to supply a major national australian wholesaler with a range of bfc manufactured food products
* Given timing of orders, revenue impact for BFC will primarily be in next financial year, 2017-18, and beyond Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
March 19 (Reuters) - Lightron Inc :
* Says 770 million won worth of its 2nd series convertible bonds have been converted into 154,000 shares of the co, at 5,000 won/share
* Says listing date of new shares is April 4
Source text in Korean: goo.gl/srXdhk
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
The scores placed it in the middle of state rankings. The study included surveys of more than 127,000 adults across the United States.
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Here’s what went down at the Toronto Life Best Restaurants 2018 party at the Evergreen Brick Works
Here’s what went down at the Toronto Life Best Restaurants 2018 party at the Evergreen Brick Works
The Virginia Lottery reported that the Super Shin gas station at 3962 George Washington Memorial Highway in Grafton sold a winning $25,000 lottery ticket in Virginia's New Year's Millionaire Raffle.
The winning ticket number is 131727, according to the Virginia Lottery.
Five other tickets across the state won $25,000 while three tickets sold from gas stations in Manassas, Richmond and Lynchburg are $1 million winners, according to a Virginia Lottery news release.
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Police are searching for a man who stole an SUV with two children inside from a Little Rock gas station Monday morning and later dropped those children off at a residence in Saline County.
Little Rock police said a man wearing all black stole a silver Ford Escape from an Exxon gas station shortly after 7 a.m. at 7700 Scott Hamilton Road. A 1-year-old and a 6-year-old were inside the vehicle at the time, authorities said.
With the kids in the car, the thief fled on Baseline Road and ended up at a residence in Saline County, police said. He dropped the kids off at the home, where they were said to be unharmed, according to a post on the Little Rock Police Department Facebook page.
The vehicle was not at the residence, but it was located a short time later at an undisclosed location, authorities said, noting they were still searching for the thief.
This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
FILE - In this July 31, 2015, file photo, people line up to be among the first in Nevada to legally purchase medical marijuana at the Silver State Relief dispensary in Sparks, Nev. A judge in Nevada is trying to decide wh... CARSON CITY, Nev.
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Coachella returns to Indio, California next April 2019. As usual, the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival will take place over two weekends, April 12-14, and April 19-21.
Tickets will go on sale via the festival’s website on Friday June 1st at 11:00 AM PDT/2pm EST. Early general admissions passes are $429, with VIP passes as high as $999. Find out more on the official website, which details different payment plans and camping options.
The Weeknd, Eminem, and of course, Beyoncé headlined the festival this year, with Beyoncé performaning an instant-classic, career-spanning set.
Buzzing: Shares of Pricol slipped 4.6 percent intraday as company's joint venture between the company and Zorg Industries, Hong Kong had been called off due to project non viability.
The company's profit after tax (PAT) in Q4FY18 was up at Rs 32.65 crore against Rs 0.93 crore for the same quarter last year.
The board recommended a dividend of Re 1 per share (100%) to the shareholders of the company for the year March 31, 2018.
SEOUL, April 5 South Korea bought 50 tonnes of nickel for June arrival via a tender that closed on Wednesday, state-run Public Procurement Service said on its website (www.g2b.go.kr). Details of the purchase are as follows: TONNES(M/T) ORIGIN SUPPLIER/PREMIUM(PER TONNE) 50 Norway Glencore Int'l AG/ $600 *Note: The above premiums were made over London Metal Exchange (LME) prices. The nickel products should arrive by June 20 at the port of Incheon. (Reporting By Jane Chung)
Mackenzie’s Beach Clean Up, now in its tenth year, will take place Saturday, May 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The cleanup was started by then four-year-old Mackenzie when she noticed that the beaches were dirty and she wanted to clean the trash.
There will be three check-in tables this year, one at Walnut Beach, one at Silver Sands State Park and one at Gulf Beach.
The clean up is co-sponsored by the Walnut Beach Association, Save the Sound and
the Stratford Home Depot. Bags and gloves will be provided and there will be
free ice cream for the first 100 volunteers, donated by Walnut Beach Creamery.
Check out the facebook page: www.facebook.com/mackenziesbeachcleanup
Parent and guardian input is now being sought regarding the Halton District School Board’s 2018-19 budget.
Individuals are encouraged to provide feedback on the budget priorities for the upcoming school year online through the Halton District School Board’s website at www.hdsb.ca.
Input must be received by Monday, April 16.
Before providing input, individuals are encouraged to review the board’s Multi-Year Plan 2016-2020, Special Education Plan and Operational Plan. A key objective of the annual budget process is to align the Halton District School Board’s financial resources with these important documents.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — An overturned vehicle is slowing traffic on I-459 Northbound, according to people at the scene.
The car is located at the Cahaba River Road overpass near Highway 280, and at this time, the small SUV has been pushed to the side of the road. An ambulance has left the scene, and the shoulder of the road is currently closed.
WIAT will bring you more details as they become available.
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Allie LeClaire scored 22 points, Jessica Lindstrom added 19 and No. 20 Green Bay won its 10th straight game, 75-68 over Wright State on Saturday.
Karly Murphy added 14 for the Phoenix (21-2, 11-1 Horizon) and Caitlyn Hibner had 11 points and a career-high 10 rebounds. Chelsea Welch scored 24 points and Mackenzie Taylor 17 for the Raiders (16-8, 7-5).
After a 3-pointer by Emily Vogelpohl gave Wright State a 45-38 lead to open the third quarter, the Raiders missed their next six shots. But a basket by Welch at the 4:04 mark put the Raiders on top 49-48. However, they missed their next 12 shots, Green Bay scored the first 10 points of the fourth quarter and held on, making 6 of 8 free throws in the last 30 seconds.
Wright State made 5 of 25 shots in the second half but was 14 of 18 from the foul line. Green Bay shot 60 per cent in the second half.
SRINAGAR: A freelance French journalist was arrested for allegedly filming pellet victims and some politicians in Kashmir by violating visa and passport norms, a senior police official said today.
Comiti Paul Edward, who was arrested late last night, was visiting Kashmir on a business visa but was indulging in journalistic works, which was in violation of the visa and passport regulations, Inspector General of Police (Kashmir) Munir Khan said.
The journalist was arrested in the jurisdiction of the Kothibagh police station after it was found that he was allegedly meeting and filming the pellet victims and some politicians, Khan said.
“We have taken the concerned journalist into custody for violating visa and passport regulations,” he told PTI.
Khan said an FIR under relevant sections of the concerned laws was filed against him and the French Embassy in Delhi was informed about it.-PTI
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BEIJING China's Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday it has summoned in a French diplomat after police shot dead a Chinese national in Paris, in an incident that sparked a protest by scores of Chinese in front of a police station in the French capital.
State news agency Xinhua said the Chinese national was killed on Sunday night after a "conflict" with police, with about 100 people from the Chinese community joining the protest on Monday evening.
Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying said China asked France to thoroughly investigate the incident and take effective measures to ensure the safety of Chinese citizens on France.
The ministry has summoned in a French diplomat to lodge representations and will continue to pay attention to developments and protect the safety and rights of Chinese people in France, she told a daily news briefing.
China hopes Chinese people in France can make their feelings known in a reasonable, legal way, Hua added.
(Reporting by Ben Blanchard; Editing by Simon Cameron-Moore)
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New Delhi: Suspected Pakistan-affiliated operatives hacked the official website of the elite National Security Guard (NSG) and defaced it with a profanity-laden message against the Prime Minister and anti-India content. Officials said the hacking attempt was noticed Sunday today and the URL — www.nsg.gov.in — was blocked soon after by the counter-terror force from its headquarters here.
The hackers, identifying themselves as ‘Alone Injector’, posted the offensive content on the site’s home page. Official sources said the hacking attempt could have been carried out by Pakistan-affiliated hackers, though they were still trying to ascertain exact details in this ­regard.
The website belonging to the ‘black cat’ commandos is maintained from the NSG headquarters here and gives out basic information about the force, its origin and operations. The matter has been brought to the notice of the National Informatics Centre (NIC), and “remedial action” is in process.
SEATTLE Feb 13 A U.S. federal judge on Monday said courtroom proceedings over President Donald Trump's travel ban should continue in Seattle during an ongoing appeals court review.
At a hearing, U.S. District Judge James Robart in Seattle said he was not prepared to slow down the case. Robart directed attorneys for the U.S. Justice Department and Washington state's attorney general to prepare for further proceedings in Seattle. (Reporting by Bill Rigby in Seattle; Writing by Dan Levine; Editing by Jonathan Oatis)
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AROUND £60,000 will be spent on funding a crisis worker supporting sex crime victims.
The post, run from the sexual assault referral centre at Treetops in Cosham, will be funded by the crime commissioner’s fund with £30,000 a year for two years.
Already in place, the crisis worker has supported 125 victims between January and March this year, and 179 between April and July.
Now police and crime commissioner Michael Lane has agreed to fund the post for another two years.
Feedback from victims of sexual assaults, published in a decision paper signed by Mr Lane, praised staff at the centre, which last year celebrated its 10-year anniversary.
The funding is on top of the three years the crime commissioner’s office has funded.
‘The crisis worker supports victims through a number of assessments including emergency contraception, sexually transmitted diseases, mental health interventions,’ the report said.
See solent.nhs.uk/treetops
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Today's highlight in history
Today is Wednesday, July 4, the 185th day of 2018. There are 180 days left in the year. This is Independence Day.
On July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was adopted by delegates to the Second Continental Congress in Philadelphia.
Don got his start in the television while working in production for the WWE in Connecticut, while also working overnights at WSTC 1400 News Radio. He moved to Florida to pursue a Master’s Degree while working in sales for the Miami Heat. Don got back in to radio after earning his degree by going to work for Sportsradio 560WQAM in Miami. He worked his way up to become a beat reporter for the Florida Marlins, then the Miami Heat, while also covering the Miami Hurricanes, Florida Panthers, and Miami Dolphins. As he worked in radio, he became a reporter for a High School Sports television show on CBS4 in Miami. Don then went into TV full-time as a sports anchor/reporter at ABC 7 in Fort Myers for 4 years, and then at ABC 7 in Sarasota for 10 years. Don began at SNN in July of 2017. When he is not working he enjoys time with his two sons, Trey(13) and Logan(11), and two dogs, Mia and Venus.
(CNN) – The 75th Golden Globe Awards were held Sunday.Winners are indicated by an asterisk and the word WINNER.MoviesBest Motion Picture – Drama”Call Me… More
March 30Jiangyin Haida Rubber and Plastic Co Ltd :
* Says net profit for FY 2017 Q1 to increase by 10 percent to 30 percent, or to be 22.2 million yuan to 26.2 million yuan, compared to net profit of FY 2016 Q1 (20.2 million yuan)
* Says increased operating revenue as main reason for the forecast
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Saskatchewan Roughrider Duron Carter has been released from custody after being arrested at the Saskatoon airport for marijuana possession.
Saskatoon police say they were contacted by Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA) officials just before midnight on Thursday, where authorities had stopped a traveler, searched his bags and located marijuana. There is no word on the amount Carter allegedly had in his possession.
READ MORE: Duron Carter staying in Riderville for another season
In a statement released by the Roughrider organization they confirmed Carter had been charged: “We are working to gather more information and continue to monitor the situation.”
The 26-year-old CFL player had flown into Saskatoon for the Kinsmen Sports celebrity dinner and it was business as usual during a media gathering on Friday morning before the news broke.
Carter is scheduled to make his first court appearance at provincial court in Saskatoon on March 27.
Ronnie Booth, Michael Booth and Paul Lancaster make up the award-winning trio. Their God-given talent has garnered them numerous awards, including album of the year, song of the year, trio of the year, favorite artist of the year and many others. The Booth Brothers have a unique ability to communicate through song and humor. They appreciate the opportunity to meet their friends and fans at their concerts and other special events.
Join the Booth Brothers on Aug. 17 at Victory Baptist Church at 1777 Tate Lane in Mt. Juliet for an inspiring evening with a life-changing message. The concert will begin at 7 p.m., and doors will open at 6 p.m.
Tickets are on sale for the open-seating event for $15 per person in advance, $20 at the door and $5 for children 12 and younger. Tickets may be mailed or picked up at “will call” window the evening of the event. Please indicate a preference when buying tickets. For ticket information, visit vbcmtj.org or call 615-773-5200.
Ranveer Singh is one of the most sought after actor in Bollywood currently. The actor has graced the cover of Esquire magazine for the month of January. He was chosen as the International man of the year by the magazine and hence made it to the cover.
In his Padmavati look, Ranveer looks absolutely hot. In the photoshoot carried out by the magazine, Ranveer is seen in various looks.
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March 30 Groupe ConcoursMania SA:
* FY net loss group share 473,170 euros ($509,368) versus loss of 1.4 million euros year ago
* FY revenue 13.8 million euros versus 17.0 million euros year ago
* FY EBITDA 0.9 million euros versus loss of 0.7 million euros year ago
* 2020 strategic plan: targets double-digit average annual growth of gross profit and a double-digit EBITDA margin from next year
* Gradually to adopt its commercial name "Actiplay", hitherto used exclusively for BtoB; in France and abroad, group will operate under this name.
* This new commercial name will be proposed as the new official name of the company at the next AGM Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9289 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
March 15 marks a sombre anniversary, the seventh anniversary of the war in Syria. Battles continue to rage in the country's northern and eastern regions, with a variety of factions struggling for power. Even for those refugees who managed to escape the war, its toll is still being felt a world away
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Those heart sculptures you've been seeing around Lincoln this summer were all at the ballpark for Friday night's auction.
The 89 sculptures were made to celebrate Nebraska's 150th anniversary by Nebraska artists representing 24 counties. They were up for bidding at Haymarket Park.
The event's director, Liz Shea–McCoy said it gives the state's artists the opportunity to show what they can do.
"It's like a big art gallery," Shea-McCoy said. "But we've seen something that was created by these Nebraska artists that we love. They take one idea and they change it into 89 unbelievable creative visions."
Shea–McCoy said she's never done a project this big.
Proceeds from the auction go to the artists, Sadie Dog Fund and Lead Up.
Dyson was placed on the disabled list with a right hand contusion, TR Sullivan of MLB.com reports.
Dyson has had an abysmal start to the season -- allowing 13 runs through just 4.1 innings with a 2:5 K:BB while blowing all three of his save opportunities -- so it wouldn't be entirely surprising if he was pitching through the injury the whole time. It's unclear how long the ailment will keep him sidelined, but Keone Kela was called up to take his place in the bullpen for the time being. Matt Bush, Jeremy Jeffress and Jose Leclerc are all possible options to get save chances while Dyson is sidelined, though it remains unknown whether he will be given closer duties back upon his activation from the DL.
March 19 (Reuters) - Fate Therapeutics Inc:
* FATE THERAPEUTICS ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL CLINICAL DATA FROM PHASE 1 STAGE OF PROTECT CLINICAL TRIAL OF PROTMUNE™
* FATE THERAPEUTICS INC - ‍NO EVENTS OF CANCER RELAPSE HAVE OCCURRED WITH PROTMUNE IN PHASE 1 STAGE OF PROTECT​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
WINTER PARK, Fla. - A Sanford flight attendant was the lucky winner of News 6's Tea with the Ladies of 4 p.m. contest.
On Wednesday, viewer Catherine Clifford had tea with anchors Ginger Gadsden, Julie Broughton and Lisa Bell at The Glass Knife in Winter Park.
Clifford said she was so excited to win the contest that she rescheduled a trip to make sure she could attend. She said she's an avid News 6 viewer who likes to stay in the know.
"I watch (News 6) because I want to be up to date, I want to know what's going on. I want to be informed. You know, I got to tune in and see what's up if the Earth is coming apart. I need to know," Clifford said.
For your chance to win a prize from News 6, go to ClickOrlando.com/contests.
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The 'beast from the east' is set to bring snow to the UK this weekend
Officials have warned of disruption to public services as health alerts are extended across the country.
Elderly and vulnerable people are being told to stock up and avoid going out during the blizzards. Up to a foot of snow is expected over high ground.
Temperatures will start to plunge today with overnight lows of -10C (14F) next week.
Daytime temperatures will struggle to rise above freezing. The Met Office has issued a severe weather warning for ice across Scotland, northern and central England this morning.
This will be followed by wintry showers. Snowfall will turn heavier and more widespread from tomorrow night as icy winds blast in from the East.
Popular maths teacher Dennis Patterson was on Monday evening a victim of an armed robbery. He was assaulted in his yard by two bandits who later escaped with his vehicle.
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Watch Donald Trump edited to sing “Once In A Lifetime” by the Talking Heads.
Someone edited President Trump so he looks like he’s singing “Once In A Lifetime” by the Talking Heads. Enjoy!
The Arizona Supreme Court says it will decide if a minimum wage boost approved by voters violates a state constitutional provision requiring initiatives to identify a funding source for increased state costs.
The high court on Tuesday issued an order formally accepting the case filed by the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The court will hold a hearing on March 9.
Proposition 206 was approved by 58 percent of Arizona voters in November. It raised the minimum wages from $8.05 an hour to $10 an hour on Jan. 1 and to $12 in 2020.
The Supreme Court refused to block the increase while it considered whether to accept the lawsuit.
The state is exempt from paying the higher wages, but some agencies expect higher costs to pay contractors.
Red-hot striker Raphael Dwamena has been named in Ghana's provisional squad for pre-2017 Africa Cup of Nations training in UAE.
The 21-year-old ended the first half of the season with a rich-vein of scoring form after banging in 18 goals in 20 league appearances for Austrian second-tier side Austria Lustenau.
But the prodigious forward must prove his mettle when official training starts on Tuesday before the final squad is submitted to CAF on Thursday.
Dwamena won a lot of admirers when he trained with the team at the St Thomas Aquinas School Park after scoring beautiful goals.
He started his football at the defunct Sogakope Red Bull Academy before joining Red Bull Salzburg and then later played for FC Liefering.
For more Ghana football news visit www.ghanasoccernet.com
Large three bedroom brick home, great condition with large entertainment rooms, 504 acres (seven lots). Former county airport with 3,000' asphalt runway, hanger/office, plus storage barn, four acre lake, and four miles ATV trails. Bring your unbridled imagination of recreational uses for this private rural setting. Includes 800# gas well. Permission needed to view grounds.
South Korea's top court dismissed Wednesday a request for a retrial from a former ranking prosecutor convicted of bribery. The Supreme Court rejected the call to review its ruling made in April for Kim Kwang-joon, a former Seoul High Prosecutors' Office prosecutor sentenced to a seven-year term for taking large amounts of kickbacks from a swindler and businessman in return for favors.
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“The Year of the Pitcher: Bob Gibson, Denny McLain, and the End of Baseball’s Golden Age” by New York Times columnist Sridhar Pappu.
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) - The Costa Rica soccer federation says national team coach Oscar Ramirez is out after the team's disappointing performance at the World Cup.
Federation president Rodolfo Villalobos said Wednesday that Ramirez's contract has run out and won't be renewed. Costa Rica compiled a record of 9 wins, 6 ties and 4 defeats in 16 qualifying and three World Cup matches under Ramirez.
Villalobos thanked the coach but said that "it is not convenient for him to remain." He did not name a potential replacement, but said the federation is looking at a long list of candidates.
Costa Rica was the surprise of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, reaching the quarterfinals. But the team was knocked out in the group stage in Russia, losing to Brazil and Serbia and tying Switzerland.
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Eleven people were injured after a ski lift in the Eurasian country Georgia malfunctioned, flinging passengers off into the snow below.The horrifying accident happened at the Gudauri resort in the Caucus mountains. In videos taken of the incident, some riders are seen falling into the snow before reaching the end while others were forcibly flung off at the bottom of the lift as the chair rounded a corner.A local health spokesperson told ABC News that eight of the injured riders were taken to a local hospital, though none suffered critical or life-threatening injuries.The Mountain Resorts Development Company blamed the malfunction on a faulty rope in the lift system.
At Little Cubs Field in Freeport Saturday, teams played a new kind of ball game, all for charity.
Teams played a game called "Blitzball." Players says it is an up-and-coming version of Wiffle Ball.
Saturday afternoon 20 teams from across the country played games in Freeport to raise money for pediatric cancer research. Some players came to the Stateline from as far away as North Carolina for the event.
Organizers say it was a great way to show off Freeport's one of a kind field, while also giving back to the community.
This weekend's Blitzball tournament ended with a home run derby under the lights of Little Cubs Field. The winner got to take home a baseball signed by Chicago Cubs' pitcher Jon Lester.
9:25 PM: Thanks for the tips/questions about a police response in South Delridge. Police are investigating a report of an armed street robbery. We don’t know yet exactly where it happened – possibly near 9000 Delridge Way SW – but they’re seeking two suspects, described so far only as two Hispanic men 18-20 years old. Via scanner, we’ve heard police report finding a gun. There’s no medical dispatch, so – so far – it appears no one’s been hurt.
9:40 PM: A K-9 team is assisting with the search.
10:32 PM: Still searching. No new details – we will be seeking the report tomorrow.
Russian President Vladimir Putin cast his vote on Sunday (March 18) in a presidential election which is expected to give him a runaway victory, the only possible blemish for the Kremlin being if large numbers of voters do not bother taking part because the result is so predictable. (Rough cut - no reporter narration)
Our lecture this week is presented by the Boston University Initiative on Cities, Department of History, Department of Political Science, and the College of Arts and Sciences Academic Enhancement Fund. Our speaker is Rutgers University-Newark professor, Steven Diner. Professor Diner’s lecture is titled “Universities and their Cities: Urban Higher Education in America.”
Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo, left, from Greece, knocks the ball loose from Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, March 19, 2018, in Cleveland. Tony Dejak AP Photo
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - New York state has $525,000 in grants available for tree-planting projects.
The Trees for Tributaries Program is designed to support streamside tree- or shrub-planting projects. The goal of the state Department of Environmental Conservation program is to improve wildlife habitats, water quality and storm resiliency.
Grants from $11,000 to $100,000 will be distributed to municipalities, academic institutions and not-for-profits.
Applications are due by Sept. 7. For more information: https://www.dec.ny.gov/animals/113412.html
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Busted! We’ve Returned Abacha Loot To Nigeria, With Interest – Switzerland (See How Much)
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The four musically-talented voice actresses behind multimedia franchise Project Milky Holmes are to split up after a concert next February, almost 10 years after the Milky Holmes’s creation.
According to the newspaper Sports Nippon, the four idols will perform their last concert in February 2019, with a campaign named “Milky Holmes Road to Final” to take place between now and then. The voice actresses have been performing since February 2010, and they have achieved a significant amount of success: the Milky Holmes group has performed concerts in Japan and overseas, and have even performed live at Budokan, home of Japan’s most famous series of musical concerts.
The band, who have always had the goal of lasting for ten years, have praised their long-standing supporters and are planning a final concert in the city of Yokohama, which is the real-life setting for the anime.
March 31 Mylan Nv:
* Mylan provides update on meridian medical technologies', a Pfizer company, expanded voluntary worldwide recall of epipen® auto-injector
* Mylan - recall is being conducted as result of receipt of 2 previously disclosed reports of failure to activate device due to potential defect in supplier component
* Mylan NV - expanded voluntary recall is being initiated in U.S. And also will extend to additional markets in Europe, Asia, North and South America.
* Mylan NV - recall is being expanded to include additional lots as a precautionary measure
* Mylan NV says recall impacts 0.3 mg and 0.15 mg strengths of epipen auto-injector
* Mylan NV- none of recalled lots include authorized generic for epipen auto-injector, which is also manufactured by meridian medical technologies Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) – The same jury that last month unanimously found Dylann Roof guilty in the slayings of nine black parishioners at a South Carolina church is returning to court to begin contemplating his punishment.
The sentencing phase of Roof’s trial begins Tuesday in Charleston. He could face the death penalty.
With Roof representing himself, the process is sure to be unconventional. The 22-year-old said he plans to call no witnesses or introduce any evidence.
Prosecutors plan to call up to 38 people related to the nine people killed and three who survived the June 2015 slaughter during Bible study at Emanuel AME Church.
Even if Roof is sentenced to death, it’s highly unlikely he’d be executed anytime soon. The federal government hasn’t carried out a death sentence since 2003.
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Last month, Queen announced a deluxe box set celebrating the 40th anniversary of their 1977 album News of the World. In the press release, the band promised “Every lead vocal is different, as are most of the lead guitar parts and a great many other instrumental details.” Now Queen have revealed the reissue versions of “We Are the Champions” and “We Will Rock You,” two of the band’s best-loved songs.
Related: Queen Detail ‘News of the World’ Deluxe Box Set
Dubbed the “Raw Sessions Versions,” the tracks are prototypes for the songs we know: Freddie Mercury’s vocals are a bit looser on “We Will Rock You,” which begins with a few warmup bars of singing. Brian May’s guitar solo is quite different, too. You get the sense that Queen were feeling their way through the tracks as they recorded earlier versions. The piano arrangement on “We Are the Champions” is brighter and happier.
The News of the World box set debuts November 17. Listen to the never-before-heard raw sessions here:
An elderly driver is in hospital after smashing into a truck on Churchill road on Wednesday afternoon.
× Woman overdoses in bathroom at Riley Hospital
Indianapolis, IN – A woman was found in a bathroom at Riley Hospital after overdosing on suspected heroin over the weekend.
The 37-year old woman was found unresponsive by IU Health Academic Health Center Police just after 7:00p.m. Saturday. Officers found suspected narcotics and syringes in the woman’s purse. A spoon and a white powdery substance was also found near the woman, according to a police report.
The woman was taken to an emergency room for treatment.
An IU Health spokesperson said the woman was a visitor at the hospital, but could not provide any further information because of patient privacy restrictions.
Baton Rouge Police work the scene of a homicide in the 1700 block of N 23rd Street, Tuesday, January 12, 2016, in Baton Rouge. Baton Rouge police work the scene of a homicide where a shooting victim was found on the steps of a house at 1915 Birch Street, Saturday, January 16, 2016, in Baton Rouge.
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Bitcoin is set to surge by 70 per cent
Bitcoin prices have continued to disappoint investors as the cryptocurrency once again dropped yesterday but that is set to change, a trader has claimed.
Bitcoin traded to a low of $7,700 which marks a loss of 40 per cent since the beginning of the year.
The trader, Bill Baruch, who is the President and founder of Blue Line Futures, said: “The $7,700 low is ironic because it is the same level that it broke above and began a parabolic ascent in mid-November.
“I am watching a key level at $8,650 and a continued close above that could signal immediate upside potential.”
The trader believes there will be a near-term upside of $14,500, a 70 per cent increase from its current price.
Ontario Provincial Police in Kenora, Ont. say they have one man in custody after a robbery on Tuesday morning.
Police said at approximately 7:44 a.m. they received a call of a robbery in progress at a local business in the downtown core and found the suspect nearby.
One male is in custody and the investigation is continuing, according to a written statement on Tuesday.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact Kenora OPP or crime stoppers.
Last night (3 July 2018) Wiltshire Police and partners declared a major incident in connection with 2 people who fell ill in Amesbury.
Public Health England is working closely with both national government and local services to respond to this incident.
Mike Wade, Deputy Director of Health Protection in the South-West, said:
Forbes MacPherson was all the way to Texas when he realized just how good of a hockey player his young Maritime cousin was. MacPherson was playing with the Shreveport Mudbugs of the Western Professional Hockey League in 1998-99.
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The Azadi Museum was inaugurated at Wagha border on Monday by Rangers Punjab Director General (DG) Umer Farooq Burki.
People from various walks of life, media representatives, and officials of the rangers and army attended the inauguration ceremony in large numbers.
Brigadier Asim Gurdezi while briefing the media said that the museum would open to the public on March 23 and that entry to the museum would be free of cost. Describing the museum, he said that “it captures the evolution of Pakistan through pictures, and provides some basic and important information about Pakistan.”
He further said that Azadi Museum had been established at a cost of Rs 27 million and that its prime objective was to provide recreational facilities.
"I'd make them for 50 cents and charge $10 for an Easter egg and I'd always get this question like, 'Why are you charging $10 for this little Easter egg?'" Kimbal recalls. "And I was like, 'Well, you're supporting a young capitalist. And the reality is if you don't buy it from me, you're not going to get one — and I know you can afford $10.'"
"It was a funny sales pitch, but it worked."
To an extent, he's seen that same drive in his 13-year-old son, who spends some of his time after school as an administrator for the popular children's game Minecraft. Though the role is unpaid, Kimbal believes it could become a business.
Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds are coming to the Chicago Theatre on February 24th. Enter for your chance to win a pair of tickets to the show! Tickets are on sale now. Visit jamusa.com for more information.
Annette Selph's face lights up when she talks about her U.S. Army service from 30 years ago. Clipped military jargon and lingo begins to sprinkle into the sentences describing her experiences.
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Deers cross an open field at the 7th Army Training Command’s Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, Feb. 14, 2017. The Red Deer population on the Grafenwoehr Training Area is one of the largest in Europe, and the training area is home to 138 distinct types of flora and almost 800 endangered species. (U.S. Army photo by Visual Information Specialist Matthias Fruth)
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WASHINGTON (Sputnik) — The United States is closely watching North Korea amid Pyongyang’s plans to test a missile capable of reaching the US west coast, US Defense Department spokesperson Christopher Logan told Sputnik on Friday.
“We watch North Korea very closely but we do not comment on intelligence,” Logan said.
Earlier in the day, Russian lawmaker Anton Morozov said that North Korea was planning to test-launch a missile capable of hitting the western coast of the United States.
Morozov was among three Russian lawmakers who traveled to Pyongyang on October 2-6 to discuss the peaceful settlement of the current crisis on the Korean peninsula.
Morozov stressed that the situation demanded a prompt intervention of all interested states, especially those represented in that region, in order to prevent full-scale hostilities.
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Firefighters put out a fire which broke out early Thursday, February 9, at a midtown Tulsa home.
The home is located in the 1200 block of South Peoria. Firefighters got the call just before 6:30 a.m.
As they pulled up to the home, firefighters saw smoke coming from the back side of the structure. Fire officials say they were able to knock it down quickly.
The residents are safe and were recovering in their car early Thursday morning. Firefighters said most of the damage was to the exterior of the home.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
April 24 (Reuters) - Equinix Inc:
* EQUINIX INC SAYS CEO STEPHEN SMITH’S 2017 TOTAL COMPENSATION WAS $12.7 MILLION VERSUS $12 MILLION IN 2016 – SEC FILING
* EQUINIX INC SAYS CFO KEITH TAYLOR'S 2017 TOTAL COMPENSATION WAS $6.1 MILLION VERSUS $5.1 MILLION IN 2016 – SEC FILING Source text (bit.ly/2FegzAT) Further company coverage:
‘Frankly, This Has No Impact’: Mattis on Flynn Resignation
Speaking to reporters on his way to a NATO meeting in Belgium, Defense Secretary Mattis said he will work with whoever is on the president’s staff.
Feb 13 A U.S. federal judge on Monday said courtroom proceedings over President Donald Trump's travel ban should continue in Seattle during an ongoing appeals court review. At a hearing, U.S. District Judge James Robart in Seattle said he was not prepared to slow down the case.
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May 3 Amarin Corporation Plc
* Amarin reports first quarter 2017 financial results and provides update on operations
* Q1 loss per share $0.08
* Q1 earnings per share view $-0.07 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Amarin corporation plc - re-affirms guidance on full year net product revenues of between $155 and $165 million
* Amarin corporation plc - reduce-it cardiovascular outcomes trial continues to progress on schedule
* Amarin - expects onset of final primary cardiovascular event near end of 2017, with report of top-line results, publications in 2018 for reduce-it trial
* Fy2017 revenue view $165.0 million -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Amarin corporation plc - currently estimate that co will report results of reduce-it in mid-2018, assuming study goes to completion Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The suspected thief who led police on a wild chase in a stolen RV will stay behind bars.
KRQE News 13 first told you about David Barber last summer when he was accused of trying to escape police in an intense chase.
APD ended it with a pit maneuver at Coors and Irving, leading Barber to crash into another driver, killing Tito Pacheco.
Barber is facing first-degree murder charges.
In court Monday, Barber pleaded not guilty and was placed on a no-bond hold.
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Jason Kessler, the organizer of the Unite The Right rally, attempted to hold a press conference Sunday in front of Charlottesville City Hall but ran away when the crowd swarmed him.
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TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) - A handful of states in the Midwest now surrounded by neighbors with so-called right-to-work laws are facing new efforts aimed at changing their labor laws.
In Ohio, two Republican lawmakers want to put the issue before voters in two years. Missouri's new right-to-work law will go to a statewide referendum in November.
It was just under six years ago that Indiana became the first Rust Belt state to enact right-to-work by blocking mandatory union fees in workplaces.
More followed suit, leaving Ohio, Illinois and Missouri nearly surrounded.
Right-to-work backers in those three states contend they're now at a disadvantage because they believe the laws make nearby states more business friendly and attract jobs.
But union leaders argue that right-to-work rules mean lower wages and less protection for workers.
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NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — A woman reported a sexual assault Friday morning in the Oyster Point area of Newport News.
Police spokesman Brandon Maynard tells WAVY.com the woman reported it just before 5:30 a.m.
Maynard says the woman did not know the suspect. There was a gun involved in the incident, and according to Maynard, this was also a robbery.
The suspect took some items from the victim’s home, according to Maynard.
Stay with WAVY.com for the latest on this developing story.
York County may add a new stormwater utility fee to fund rising environmental compliance costs. Many environmental concerns are tied to the area’s building boom. Jeff Sochko Fort Mill Times file photo
About Sheffield Community Transport
Sheffield Community Transport provides a range of door-to-door transport services. These include a Shopper Bus that travels within different areas on different days and takes people from their homes to the City Centre or to local supermarkets. The Door to Door and Community Car Schemes offer transport to and from specific destinations Long distance can be covered please ask for details. Clients should register first and bookings must be made in advance.
Virginia authorities are investigating the death of an Army veteran, paralyzed from the waist down, who was found in his wheelchair outside his apartment complex.
Media outlets report Goochland County Sheriff Jim Agnew identified the man as 38-year-old Paul Chisholm. The sheriff said he showed no signs of trauma other than to his feet, which apparently dragged under his wheelchair, leaving a trail of blood from his apartment. The blood pooled outside other apartment doors, where he may have sought help. A newspaper carrier found his body early Monday.
WWBT-TV reports that Chisholm’s mother said he suffered from post-traumatic stress and was medically discharged after he was injured in Afghanistan, where he served with the 101st Airborne.
The medical examiner was working to determine how he died.
Driving around Great Bend you will notice chunks of property owners’ yards torn out and huge holes marked on the side of streets. The waterline replacement project in Great Bend is not pretty nor convenient, but the $6 million project was needed to replace nearly 40,000 linear feet of pipe.
Great Bend Community Coordinator Christina Hayes says they are making an effort to promote businesses in construction areas that are seeing less traffic in the stores.
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Hayes noted a few local business owners have commented about the reduced foot traffic in the stores since the waterline project started and caused inconveniences for parking.
Great Bend Engineering Technician Karl Otter is working with any business or property owner to minimize the hassle.
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Allene Owen, owner of Renue Salon & Spa on Main Street, says they are encouraging customers to find city parking lots in the area.
The waterline project started last fall and is expected to last roughly a year and a half.
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April 24 (Reuters) - CAISSE REGIONALE DE CREDIT AGRICOLE MUTUEL SUD RHONE ALPES:
* Q1 CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME GROUP SHARE EUR 17.2 MILLION VERSUS EUR 21.0 MILLION YEAR AGO
* Q1 NET BANKING INCOME EUR 102.9 MILLION VERSUS EUR 104.1 MILLION YEAR AGO
* Q1 GROSS OPERATING PROFIT EUR 40.8 MILLION VERSUS EUR 41.8 MILLION YEAR AGO
* Q1 COST OF CREDIT RISK AMOUNTED EUR 5.1 MILLION Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
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CHAZY – The Chazy Presbyterian Women held their 8th annual Mother’s Day Tea on May 13 at the Chazy Presbyterian Church. The theme for the afternoon was the “Roaring Twenties.” Pianist Bill Tisdale performed ragtime tunes on a baby grand in the church’s social hall. Proceeds from the fundraiser amounted to $815 and will go towards church renovation and mission projects.
Tillman (back) will start again for Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday, Jon Meoli of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Tillman hasn't gotten out of the fourth inning in any of his rehab starts, so it's no surprise that he'll make at least one more. He had an ugly 10.46 ERA in seven starts at the major-league level prior to his injury, and it's not clear if the Orioles will want him back on the roster any time soon, let alone in the rotation.
It was quite an active night for areas along and south of Highway 20 Saturday night. We've had a few dozen reports of hail across eastern Iowa , as well as one funnel cloud near Central City and Coggon, as well as flash flooding in the Cedar Rapids area.
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The future looks fast. Currently under development by a handful of companies, the Hyperloop™, a concept human and cargo transport system to be powered by the sun and to move at the speed of sound. Does that harken to science fiction? Maybe, but maybe not. Learn about the Hyperloop™ and whether it can become a reality during the Hyperloop Info Session at Code City. The session will be led by the Toledo Team for Hyperloop Transportation Technologies, working to make Toledo a stop on the planned New York to Chicago route.
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Jason Jordan – Kurt Angle in Boston
The following has been posted on social media, as Kurt Angle and Jason Jordan do media in Boston ahead of Raw tonight:
My son @JasonJordanJJ and I are doing a media day in Boston today for WWE Raw tonight. Going to be a great show. #itstrue pic.twitter.com/mfcxFaisVX — Kurt Angle (@RealKurtAngle) August 14, 2017
Braun Strowman Sends a Message to Samoa Joe
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Cathy Kelley Provides Update on Tonight’s WWE Raw
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Anyone with an Irish name will empathise with Domhnall Gleeson being asked to spell his name over and over again in a recent video.
Domhnall was at the Sundance Film Festival last week with his 'A Futile and Stupid Gesture' co-stars, Joel McHale and Emmy Rossum.
The trio was taking part in a game of ring toss for the Hollywood Reporter when Joel and Emmy were tasked with adding Domhnall's name to the leaderboard.
After being asked over and over again how to spell it, Domhnall yelled: "D-O-M-H-N-A-L-L, it's f*cking easy!"
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Baby Evelyn Baltazar was supposed to be a Valentine baby, but she decided she'd rather come early and be the first baby of the year for El Paso County. Brittany Baltazar has Evelyn handed to her in the NICU on Sunday, January 1, 2017.
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Winter is coming…and so is the Knights of the Tempest Winter Show Spectacular with bold steeds, mounted games, whip tricks, sword fighting, and laughs and gasps! The exciting show takes place at 7 p.m., Saturday, December 16, at the Oasis Equestrian Center, 2024 N. Whitcomb Street, Fort Collins, a heated indoor arena with seating. Tickets are $10 presale; $15 at door. See the Facebook event at https://facebook.com/events/134190320570912/ for details. For more about the Knights of the Tempest troupe, including how you, too, can learn medieval horseback games, visit https://knightsofthetempest.com/
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Authorities were tipped off to the presence of ex-Veracruz state Gov. Javier Duarte in Guatemala by the Nov. 10, 2016 detention of a person carrying two passports with photographs of Duarte and his wife - but with different names - at the airport in the Mexican border city of Tapachula. Investigators "identified many homes, telephone numbers and vehicles related to people who helped Javier Duarte from Mexico City in the logistics of his stay and movement in Guatemala," Omar Garcia Harfuch, head of the Criminal Investigation Agency in Mexico's Attorney General's Office, told a press conference in Guatemala City.
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LONDON (Reuters) - Britain’s promise to pay a financial settlement worth around 35 to 39 billion pounds to the European Union is conditional upon agreeing a future partnership with the bloc, British Prime Minister Theresa May said on Monday.
Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May leaves 10 Downing Street in London, December 11, 2017. REUTERS/Toby Melville
“If we don’t agree that partnership, then this offer is off the table,” May told parliament.
P.J. Pacifico Headlines at Levitt
Singer-songwriter P.J. Pacfico (c) headlined tonight at the Westport Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts. With Eric Donnelly (l) and Ian Tait (r), he performed a variety of introspective folk and pop music. He said some of the songs have yet to be recorded. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) WestportNow.com photo
Diet plan: This will help you lose weight fast with protein and healthy food, scientists claim
Diet plan based on caveman eating is one of the best diets for weight loss according to scientists.
It has a number of advantages, according to nutritionist Cassandra Barns - and one of them is weight loss.
A lot of protein is paired only with foods that would have been produced before humans began agriculture.
Cassandra said: “The Paleo diet, also known as the hunter-gatherer diet or the caveman diet, turns back the clocks to what our ancestors chowed down on thousands of years ago, such as; lean grass-fed meats, fruit, vegetables and seeds, as opposed to processed foods, sugar, dairy and grains.”
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The market for energy-efficient windows is expected to grow from $10.12 billion in 2015 to $25.31 billion by 2026, at an estimated compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.6% between 2016 and 2026, according to a recent report from Research and Markets. The energy-efficient windows market is expected to witness high growth as a result of the increase in green building standards; the trend toward improving energy efficiency; and the increasing popularity of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) applications. The growing trend of sustainable construction techniques such as zero-energy and energy-efficient buildings, the growth in the construction industry, rapid urbanization and commercialization, and stringent government regulations are other factors influencing the growth of the energy-efficient windows market.
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The intense new Pacific Rim Uprising trailer stunned the New York Comic Con 2017 audience when it premiered on Friday afternoon! The sequel to the 2013 original gets fresh look as the new crew plans to battle the Kaiju during the Apocalypse (yes, it has officially returned).
“We were born into a world at war. Between the monsters that destroyed our cities and the monsters we created to stop them, we thought we had sacrificed enough,” Jake Penecost, the son of Idris Elba’s fallen Jaeger pilot Stacker Pentecost (played by rising star—no pun intended—John Boyega) says in the trailer. “But the war we thought we finished is just beginning, and the only thing standing in front of the apocalypse is us.” Set to the tone of Vince Staples' "War Ready," the clip is packed with massive war scenes as Boyega's team fight to save what's left of their city.
General Growth Properties rejected Brookfield Property’s $14.8 billion offer, according to Reuters. The Federal Reserve is getting set for another rate hike this week, MarketWatch reports. These are among today’s top must reads from around the commercial real estate industry.
Banks Trail wins inaugural middle school league football title
Banks Trail Middle School 8th grade defeats Fort Mill Middle to win Fort Mill Athletic Conference football title. Its the first year of play in the new league, which include Indian Land.
Chippewa Falls (WQOW) - Judge James Isaacson approved the sale of the of six store locations to Gordy's Market in Chippewa County court Monday.
All six locations were previously owned by Gordy's. The locations are downtown Chippewa Falls, Lake Wissota, Cornell, Chetek, Ladysmith and Barron.
The sale of the six stores equals $19.8 million. Gordy's Market intends to try and keep all 300 plus employees at those stores.
Richard Spencer holds a press conference, October 19, 2017, at the University of Florida, in Gainesville, Florida. Evelyn Hockstein For The Washington Post, file
Larry King is responding to sexual misconduct allegations made by Terry Richard.
In a new interview with DailyMailTV, Eddie Fisher's ex-wife claims the former CNN host groped her at a public event on two separate occasions as they were taking photos together.
"Larry King is a groper," she alleged. "He groped me twice. He gets a thrill doing this in front of the camera, knowing I couldn't do anything."
Terry claims the incidents took place in 2005 and again in 2006 at a baseball awards dinner at Universal Studios in Los Angeles.
In response to the allegations, Larry's attorney released a statement that stated: "Larry King flatly and unequivocally denies these claims and intends to file suit and prove that they're utterly false."
GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. (AP) - Authorities are searching for a 14-year-old boy and a 62-year-old woman missing in Grand Canyon National Park after they were swept down a creek while crossing it in a remote part of the park.
Chief Ranger Matt Vandzura of the National Park Service says two fellow hikers alerted authorities by setting off an emergency GPS locator beacon in the backcountry area below the canyon's North Rim.
He says the two lost their footing and were swept away Saturday in Tapeats Creek, a tributary of the Colorado River.
Vandzura declined to identify the missing, the other hikers or their relationship to each other.
An investigation is underway but authorities have not concluded how the two were swept away.
A helicopter and a drone on Monday were assisting searchers on the ground.
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Swiss National Bank keeps ultra-loose policy in place
ZURICH, June 15 The Swiss National Bank maintained its ultra-loose monetary policy on Thursday in a bid to reduce upward pressure on the strong Swiss franc.
Philippine officials say the government is considering adding airports to serve the capital Manila and nearby areas, including a sprawling airport city complex that could handle 100 million passengers a year.
Manila's congested international airport once was dubbed the world's worst airport in surveys by travel website The Guide to Sleeping in Airports.
Improvements have allowed it to escape that listing since 2015, but it remains overly congested.
Transport Undersecretary Roberto Lim said a multi-airport system could include the present airport in Manila, an expanded Clark airport northwest of the capital that could handle 8 million passengers per year, another 2,500-hectare (6,177.5 acre) airport in Bulacan, also north of Manila, and possibly yet another airport and seaport in the former U.S. naval station in Cavite province adjacent to Manila.
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LEWISTON, Maine - Maine's schools are considering extending the school year - or the school day - due to a flurry of recent school cancelations.
In both Portland and South Portland, the school year has already been extended an extra week due to snow days. South Portland Superintendent Ken Kunin says the upcoming storms could force his district to extend the school year into late June.
"We really don't want to go there if we don't have to," Kunin says, "but we'll take it if it comes."
Another option that some schools may look at is to extend the school day instead. Under a 2015 law, districts can add an hour to the school day for five days in a row, which would take the place of a snow day. Some local officials say they'll look at that option if the snow days continue to pile up.
WASHINGTON (AP) — GOP aide: No lawmakers injured in accident involving train carrying members of Congress to Republican meeting .
are reportedly separated. According to, the Anthony’s marriage has been strained due to Carmelo’s demanding NBA schedule and rumors he might be traded.
La La reportedly moved out of the home they shared last week and stays in her NYC place. Despite the breakup, sources claim La La and Carmelo are amicable and spent the weekend together.
Divorce is apparently not in the conversation at this time. We pray they are able to work it out.
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MOSCOW: Russia is committed to honouring its international obligations, including in relation to missiles, the Kremlin said on Wednesday, responding to reports it had violated a treaty with the United States by deploying a new ground-based missile.
"Russia has been and remains committed to its international commitments, including to the treaty in question," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said in a daily telephone briefing.
"Nobody has formally accused Russia of violating the treaty," he said.
On Tuesday, media reported, citing U.S. officials, that Russia had deployed a ground-launched cruise missile despite U.S. complaints that this violated an arms control treaty banning ground-based U.S. and Russian intermediate-range missiles.
(Reporting by Maria Kiselyova; Writing by Alessandra Prentice; Editing by Andrew Osborn)
A body found on the Anne Arundel and Prince George’s county border Sunday is being investigated by Maryland State Police.
State police released a statement saying the body was found by Maryland Natural Resources Police near the Prince George's County town of Queen Anne in a wooded area near the Patuxent River. The body has not been identified, and has been taken to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore to determine cause and manner of death, police say.
Police say Maryland Sate Police Homicide Unit was called after 9-1-1 received a call at 2 p.m. from someone walking in the area when they noticed the body.
After investigating the scene and the body, the cause and manner of death are undetermined.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Maryland State Police Glen Burnie Barrack at 410-761-5130. Callers may remain confidential, police say.
The Business Assistance Center , an Oak Cliff, Texas-based nonprofit, has been awarded a $21,000 grant through the Partnership Grant Program from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas and FHLB Dallas member institution, Comerica Bank. The grant was presented to BAC at a ceremonious check presentation today in Dallas.
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• Achilles injury ends campaign for Bath wing • Watson hurt during England’s defeat to Ireland
England’s Anthony Watson ruled out for the rest of the season
The England and Bath wing Anthony Watson has been ruled out for the rest of the season with an achilles injury.
The 24-year-old was hurt during England’s NatWest Six Nations defeat to Ireland on Saturday and left the pitch in the 34th minute.
Bath’s director of rugby Todd Blackadder said on Twitter: “Anthony has been in superb form this year, and we’re obviously really disappointed to have lost him at a critical part of the season.”
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A fatal crash closed a section of 264th Street in Langley for several hours this morning. Cpl. Holly Largy of Langley RCMP says a vehicle and the motorcycle collided around 7:30 am.
March 31Zhejiang Yatai Pharmaceutical Co Ltd :
* Sees Q1 FY 2017 net profit to increase by 55 percent to 95 percent, or to be 37.5 million yuan to 47.2 million yuan
* Says Q1 FY 2016 net profit was 24.2 million yuan
* The reasons for the forecast are decreased financial expense and contribution from subsidiary
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/euMmeA
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If your teen (or perhaps you) enjoying shopping at rue21, the Pittsburgh PA area based company that is closing around 400 stores due to declining mall business, and will focus on on-line sales.
Around 700 stores will remain open in 48 states, but no word on the fate of the 28 greater North Texas area locations.
Currently, the rue21 website is promoting major sale prices, a normal pre-closing procedure.
This may be a good shopping opportunity for teens and parents.
Best wishes to all who will be affected by this downsizing.
Electric cars have finally come of age, offering virtually all the functionality and practicality of traditional petrol- and diesel-engined cars, while delivering zero exhaust emissions and the potential for very low day-to-day running costs.
As demand increases, more manufacturers are offering all-electric models, spanning car-classes large and small, both mainstream and premium. At one end of the scale is the Renault Zoe, Nissan Leaf, VW e-Up and e-Golf. At the other, the likes of the BMW i3 and i8, and Tesla Model S and X.
But are these cars good enough to be the best electric cars? The ones below are – electric cars that have aced the same tests as their conventional petrol- or diesel-powered rivals, yet can be recharged from a plug socket for a fraction of the price of a tank of fuel.
SAO PAULO, Feb 2 (Reuters) - The Brazilian government will not spend much more time trying to persuade legislators to vote in favor of its proposed pension reform and will push for a quick resolution of the issue, President Michel Temer said on Friday.
Temer said during an interview for Rede TV broadcast the government estimates it currently has the support of 271 out of 513 legislators. It would need 308 votes to pass the reform. The president expects the proposal, considered key to reduce Brazil’s growing budget deficit, to go up for a vote this month. (Reporting by Marcelo Teixeira; Editing by Tom Brown)
Pasco police assisted the fire department on a residential structure fire at 115 N. Seventh Ave on Saturday. The building has been vacant for several years and is boarded up by the city of Pasco. Once the fire was knocked down, it was determined that no one was inside or injured. The fire department is investigating the fire further.
ASTORIA, Ore. (AP) — Blake Painter, an Oregon fisherman featured on the television series "The Deadliest Catch," has died. He was 38.
Clatsop County Sheriff Tom Bergin said Tuesday Painter had been found in his Astoria home May 25 by a friend who visited after being unable to reach him.
Bergin said a cause of death would not be released until a toxicology report had been completed, but there was no apparent evidence of foul play.
Painter rose to prominence after appearing on early seasons of the Discovery Channel series, which chronicles the lives and work of fishermen in Alaska waters, with an eye to the hazards of the profession.
In the latest episode of "Traffic In Front of the Net," Denver Post reporter Mike Chambers talks with former Colorado Avalanche great Milan Hejduk and Marty Richardson, executive director of Dawg Nation, about Colorado's surprising playoff season, NHL award finalists Nathan MacKinnon and Jared Bednar and next month's Dawg Bowl at Edge Ice Arena in Littleton.
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Man shot in leg on Far South Side
A man was shot in the leg Saturday afternoon in the xx neighborhood on the Far South Side.
The 26-year-old man was shot about 2:45 p.m. in the 11300 block of South King Drive, Chicago Police said.
He was taken to Christ Hospital in good condition, police said.
No further information was immediately available.
Area South detectives are investigating.
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A Russian Sukhoi-25 fighter jet has been shot down in a rebel-held area in Syria’s north-western province of Idlib, the BBC reports.
The Russian defence ministry said the pilot had ejected into an area believed to be controlled by the al-Qaeda-linked Hayat Tahrir al-Sham alliance.
Although he survived the crash he was killed in a ground fight, Moscow said.
“According to preliminary information, the jet was brought down with a portable anti-aircraft missile system,”the Russian Defense Ministry said, TASS reported.
The Sukhoi-25, a close-support ground-attack aircraft, was operating over the town of Maasran in Idlib.
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — A town in Oregon, near one of America’s microbrew meccas, is thirsting for a piece of the action and offering incentives for the first brewery to establish itself in the community.
In an internet posting, Madras said it could assist in site selection; costs of architecture, engineering, permits and building renovation; expedited permitting, a start-up loan and technical assistance.
Madras, which has 6,300 residents, is located 40 miles north of Bend, which has at least 22 breweries, among the highest number of microbreweries per capita in the United States.
Madras Mayor Royce Embanks said residents believe recruiting a brewery is a top priority, so the town can have a community gathering place and destination for friends, family, and tourists.
At least one bar owner is opposed.
LAFAYETTE, CO (AP) — Police say they’re investigating an allegation that a Colorado middle school teacher assaulted a student who refused to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.
KUSA-TV reports the teacher has been placed on paid administrative leave while officers look into the alleged incident, which occurred Thursday at Angevine Middle School in Lafayette, about 22 miles (35 kilometers) north of downtown Denver.
Police did not give details about the nature of the alleged assault.
Boulder Valley School District spokesman Randy Barber says district policy allows students to stand or sit for the flag pledge.
Barber identified the teacher as Karen Smith, a 20-year employee of the district who teaches physical education. No phone number could be found for her.
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - An earthquake of magnitude 6.5 struck west of Indonesia's island of Sumatra on Sunday, the United States Geological Survey said.
There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage in the quake, which hit at a depth of 67 km (42 miles), at a distance of 81 km (50 miles) west of the city of Bengkulu.
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Adrenaline Junkies Gather as Worlds Longest Zip-Line Opens in the UAE
RAS AL-KHAIMAH, United Arab Emirates  The worlds longest zip-line opened Friday in the United Arab Emirates, allowing thrill-seekers a chance to soar from the countrys highest peak to some 2.83 kilometers (1.5 miles) across the desert valley below.
The Jebel Jais Flight Zipline is to allow the more intrepid visitors to the UAEs northern Ras Al-Khamaih emirate a chance to launch themselves from 1,680 meters (5,511 feet) up, reaching speeds approaching 150 kph (93 mph) as the force of gravity pulls them to the landing point on the other side of the valley.
A small group of people gathered at the Jebel Jais mountain to watch the inaugural run of the zip-line, which has been officially recognized by the Guinness World Records as the longest in the world.
The ride is located some 115 km north of Dubai and costs AE$650 ($177) per person.
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New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) Former Director of AIIMS M.C. Misra has joined as the new Vice Chancellor of Mahatma Gandhi University of Medical Sciences and Technology (MGUMST), Jaipur. The medical institution is among the biggest private medical colleges in India.
Misra, among India's top general surgeons who served the All India Institute of Medical Sciences for three decades, will also hold the position of Director for Surgical Disciplines at the university.
"After superannuation from AIIMS, I strongly felt that I cannot reconcile to retirement doing nothing. I also somewhere deep down feel God willing that I have at least 25 more years to lead a productive life. I considered that MGUMST will give me that opportunity to continue to pursue my passion of institution and nation building," Misra told IANS on Monday.
Misra holds the record for the maximum number of endocrine surgeries in the country for adrenal glad tumours.
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Mother’s Day is just around the corner (it’s on Sunday, May 13 in case you need a reminder), which means it’s time to get the main woman in your life a little something that shows just how much she means to you.
If you have no idea where to start, look to these helpful ideas below, from pretty pastel homeware to beauty products that will make her feel like the damn queen that she is. Trust us—these picks are so nice you’ll want to keep them for yourself.
Scroll through the gallery below for the best picks for Mom, from less than $10.
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BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Police say burglars stole $165,000 in jewelry from a room at the Beverly Hills Hotel that was occupied by actor John Stamos’ fiancee.
A police statement says Caitlin McHugh was away from her room Friday evening when a crook or crooks got in and took several items of jewelry.
It’s unclear how the burglars got inside. There’s no indication of forced entry.
The theft comes amid reports that the actress, who’s pregnant, is marrying Stamos this weekend.
A message seeking comment from Stamos’ publicist wasn’t immediately returned Saturday.
Stamos stars in Netflix’s “Fuller House” and spent part of last year with The Beach Boys as a drummer. McHugh has had guest spots on “The Vampire Diaries” and “NCIS: Los Angeles.”
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The ICMSA says changes to the Heritage Bill are proportionate and necessary for driver safety on rural roads in counties like Donegal.
The body believes the bill which is at report and final stage in the Dail, represents a fair balance between environmental considerations and the safe use of rural roads in permitting managed hedge cutting
Denis Dreannan, Chairperson, ICMSA Farm and Rural Affairs Committee is hopeful these changes can be implemented to increase visibility on rural roads:
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THREE RIVERS — In an email sent to parents and guardians of Three Rivers High School students on Monday, April 23, Interim Superintendent Robert Kuhlman said officers from the Three Rivers Police Department will be present all day Tuesday in response to a threat written in a restroom on Tuesday, April 17.
“Last week, you were notified of a message written in a restroom. We have since assessed that threat to be low level. The investigation continues to be ongoing. To help make your children feel as safe as possible, we will have Three Rivers Police officers in the high school for the entire day tomorrow, April 24. Thank you for your support,” Kuhlman wrote.
In an email sent on Tuesday, April 17, Kuhlman said “[…] Three Rivers High School administration was notified of a written message in a restroom threatening potential violence on April 24, 2018.” No other details about the message have been provided.
Alek Frost can be reached at 279-7488 ext. 22 or alek@threeriversnews.com.
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(WXYZ) - This massive floating waterpark is coming to Lake Michigan.
Whoa Zone at Whihala Beach, Ind., about four hours by car from Detroit, opens June 24.
The floating waterpark is anchored to the bottom of Lake Michigan and has several obstacle courses, including slides, tunnels, half pipes and trampolines. WitBit is a German-based company and has built these floating waterparks all over the world, including one in Florida.
Prices start at $20 per hour.
For more information, visit www.whoazonewhihala.com.
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It's tequila time! The Shepherd Express is hosting the Inaugural Margarita Festival on Friday, August 25th from 5pm-8pm at Catalano Square in the Historic Third Ward.
Sample from Milwaukee’s best margarita-makers, vote on your favorite, and we'll crown a winner at the end of the night. Competition will be stiff!
Your $20 ticket gets you entry to the event and margarita samples from your favorite bars and restaurants, with awesome entertainment! Food and full-sized drinks will be available for purchase.
This is a 21+ event, and it's rain or shine!
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Featherstone Rovers’ away kit has been revealed.
The slick two-tone attire was officially launched in the new edition of League Express, which features an exclusive interview with new signing Martyn Ridyard.
The strip, designed by Steeden Sports, has proved to be a major hit with fans since its release.
👕 THE 2018 Alternate Shirt has arrived… 🛒 PURCHASE yours – in store and online – from 10.00am MONDAY!#BleedBlue pic.twitter.com/C9Xc6hQxbn — Featherstone Rovers (@FevRovers) December 10, 2017
To be in with a chance to win the new strip, buy a copy of League Express to find out how to enter.
MURRAY, Ky. (AP) — Four Kentucky National Guardsmen have been charged with sexual assault.
Kentucky State Police announced the arrests Wednesday in a news release. They say the assault was reported on June 3. Police said the victim was given alcohol and then sexually assaulted.
In a separate news release, Kentucky Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Stephen Hogan called sexual assault a “reprehensible act” and said the guard will support the victim.
Police said 25-year-old Anthony R. Tubolino of Auburn was charged with second-degree rape, second-degree sodomy and third-degree unlawful transaction with a minor; 19-year-old Tyler A. Hart of Bowling Green was charged with first-degree sexual abuse and second-degree sodomy; and 21-year-old Austin L. Dennis and 22-year-old Jacob F. Ruth, both of Munfordville, were charged with second-degree sodomy.
The soldiers couldn’t be reached for comment.
HOUSTON—A couple flying to Costa Rica for their wedding later this week were removed from a United Airlines flight in Houston for not following crew instructions.
Passenger Michael Hohl tells Houston television station KHOU he and his fiancé moved to empty seats because another passenger was asleep Saturday in their ticketed seats. They insisted they complied with a flight attendant to return to their proper seats, but a federal air marshal came aboard the flight and asked they get off. They were rebooked on another flight Sunday.
The airline said in a statement the couple repeatedly tried to sit in upgraded seats they didn’t buy and wouldn’t move.
United has been under fire for the contentious removal of a doctor from a plane in Chicago last week.
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BELEN, N.M. (AP) — The New Mexico Attorney General's Office has received a complaint in connection with a Valencia County commissioner accused of accepting money in exchange for a vote.
The office said this week state lawmakers asked Attorney General Hector Balderas to look into allegations Valencia County Commissioner Helen Cole took a bribe to support a solid waste contract.
The request came after a story about Cole in the Valencia County News-Bulletin.
Cole did not respond to an email from The Associated Press.
But Cole denied the allegations to the Valencia County News-Bulletin this week and said a former boyfriend is making false claims because she broke up with him.
Graduating seniors, family, friends and school-mates gathered at Orange Coast College to salute the graduating Class of 2017 for Fountain Valley High.
The school, which celebrated its 50th anniversary last year, is the home of the Barons. Once the largest high school west of the Mississippi River with 4,300 students, Fountain Valley still has a robust enrollment of 3,700 according to U.S. News and World Report.
ThisJusn is next up. The 16-year-old rapper rapped on stage for JAY-Z, and the rest was history.
That moment was motivation for him to keep knocking out records. The Maryland artist released the video for his latest single, “Chasin Da Bag.”
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Russia, which will host the World Cup soccer tournament next month, lost 1-0 to Austria in Innsbruck, extending its winless streak to six matches.
The loss on May 30 means that Russia has been defeated in all three of its 2018 international friendly matches after falling to Brazil and France in March.
It last won in October 2017, beating South Korea.
Russia will play a final warm-up match on June 5 against Turkey in Moscow.
The World Cup, the world's most popular sporting event, will begin on June 14, when Russia faces Saudi Arabia in Moscow.
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SAN DIEGO (AP) – Franchy Cordero’s go-ahead single in the seventh inning capped a comeback that included Hunter Renfroe’s two-run homer, sending the San Diego Padres to a 4-2, sweep-completing victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday.
Jhoulys Chacin (6-5) pitched seven innings, allowing five hits and two runs. With the score 2-2 after Renfroe’s tying shot an inning earlier, Padres pinch-hitter Matt Szczur and Jose Pirela scored after drawing walks against reliever Michael Lorenzen (3-2) to open the seventh.
The Reds, who have lost their past eight road games, were swept at both Dodger Stadium and Petco Park to go 0-6 on the West Coast trip. Cordero, a rookie center fielder who made his major league debut May 27, hit three home runs in the series and knocked home Szczur with a single to right field.
Frankie Ballard is not shy about sharing his admiration for legendary rock artist Bob Seger. In fact, Frankie's latest single, "You'll Accomp'ny Me"-featured on his current album, El Rio- is a track that Bob penned and originally recorded on his 1980 album, Against the Wind .
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WASHINGTON — A person with direct knowledge of the move says the Washington Redskins have signed cornerback Orlando Scandrick to a two-year deal worth up to $10 million.
The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Monday because the team had not announced the deal.
The Dallas Cowboys released Scandrick over the weekend after he made 38 tackles in 11 starts last season. Scandrick started 69 games and appeared in 125 with Dallas since being taken in the fifth round of the 2008 draft.
The 31-year-old gives Washington some insurance at cornerback behind Josh Norman after trading Kendall Fuller to Kansas City in the deal for quarterback Alex Smith. Scandrick will be in the mix with Quinton Dunbar, Fabian Moreau and Josh Holsey for playing time.
NFL Network first reported Scandrick signing with the Redskins.
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Last year, when it was rumoured that the then upcoming iPhone models -- 7 and 7 Plus -- won't have the 3.5mm audio jack, The Verge's Nilay Patel wrote that if Apple does do it, it would be a user-hostile and stupid move . When those iPhone models were official announced, they indeed didn't have the audio jack. Earlier this week, Android-maker Google announced the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL smartphones that also don't feature the decades-old audio jack either , a move that would likely push rest of the smartphone makers to adopt a similar change. The rationale behind killing the traditional headphones jack, both Apple and Google say, is to move to an improved technology: Bluetooth. But there is another motive at play here, it appears. Patel, writes for The Verge:
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Tuesday morning started with even colder weather than Monday, having lows of minus 17 to minus 2 degrees Celsius nationwide.As of 7 a.m. Seoul recorded minus 12.2 C, Incheon minus 14 C, Bonghwa minus 15.2 C and Jecheon minus 17.2 C. Temperatures in mountainous areas of Gangwon Province plunged to minus 22.6 C in the morning.The Korea Meteorological Administration issued a cold wave advisory in Seoul for the first time this winter. Cold wave warnings are in effect in most parts of Gangwon Province, Northern Gyeonggi Province and Northern Chungcheong Province.The cold snap is set to continue throughout the day, having highs of minus 6 C to 3 C. The freezing weather is forecast to last until Thursday.By Park Ju-young (jupark@heraldcorp.com)
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Do you love or hate group texts? What do you like or dislike about them? Are there any topics that you find fun or annoying to talk about in a group chat? What are they and why?
If you do ever find group texts bothersome, how do you deal with them?
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Grate Mac & Cheese, a new fast-casual restaurant owned and operated by Roaring Fork Restaurant Group, is slated to open in the Whitestone Station development (N92W16125 Falls Parkway) in Menomonee Falls late this summer.
Grate will feature 10-12 gourmet mac and cheese entrees including: buffalo chicken, chicken bacon jalapeno ranch and green chile pepperjack. All dishes will be made with cheeses from Renard’s Cheese in Door County.
“The cheese is really the hero in our concept,” said Abby Hansen, director of marketing at Roaring Fork in a press release. “We’ve been captivated by the emerging segment of mac and cheese restaurant concepts. We love the product, and we’re all connected to the nostalgia of mac and cheese as comfort food.”
For more information visit www.gratemac.com.
Josh and Laura Nowak announce the birth of their son Cody Lawrence on September 18, 2017 at Wake Med Cary. He weighed 8 pounds and was 21 inches long. Cody has a four-year-old sister and a two-year-old brother. He has proud grandparents, Allan and Lynn Nowak of Apex, NC and Bob and Nancy Briggs of Apex, NC. Proud great-grandparents are Bertie Tilley (and the late Elmer Tilley) of Lawsonville, NC, Al and Carol Nowak of Westfield, NC, Pat Briggs (and the late Henry Briggs) of Apex, NC and Larry Hamilton (and the late Joan Hamilton) of Cary, NC.
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BETTENDORF, Iowa (KWQC) – Bettendorf boys cruise to victory over Assumption, 62-45. Watch plays from the game and hear from Coach Curtis Clark, JMichael Young, and Mark Kallenberger in the video player above. The Bulldogs can win the title outright with a win against West on Friday.
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Be among the first to see the results of our vintage Champagne panel tasting, just published in the Christmas issue of Decanter magazine and with scores and tasting notes currently available exclusively to Premium members on Decanter.com.
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The Champagne heartland, 145km east of Paris, has treacherous weather, which brings icy winters, mercurial springs and the threat of destructive frost.
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On Monday’s broadcast of MSNBC’s “Hardball,” host Chris Matthews wondered if the IRS could state that President Trump isn’t really under audit, and stated that it “would be a good leak” if someone at the IRS leaked that Trump isn’t under audit, because “we know there’s no audit.”
Matthews said, “[W]e know there’s no audit. Can’t the IRS — they claim the — can’t the IRS just make a statement, ‘He’s not under audit’? Just make the announcement. Can’t somebody — by the way, that would be a good leak. Somebody from the IRS just leak it.”
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LONDON - Milos Raonic's big serve has powered the Canadian to another victory at Wimbledon.
The No. 13 seed advanced to the third round of the grass-court Grand Slam with a 7-6 (4), 7-6 (4), 7-6 (4) victory over unseeded Australian John Millman.
Raonic had just four break-point opportunities in the match, winning one.
But Millman did next to nothing against Raonic's serve, converting on one-of-two break-point chances. Raonic had 34 aces, compared to only three for Millman.
The 27-year-old from Thornhill, Ont., leads the ATP Tour in the past year with wins in 73.7 per cent of his tiebreaks -- and Raonic continued that trend in his second-round victory.
A return to Wimbledon for the 2016 finalist seems to have given Raonic a boost. He lost in the first round of the Australian Open this year and missed the French Open with an injury, one of several health setbacks during the past few years.
Netflix has been an undeniable game-changer for the entertainment industry, arguably as important as the explosion of the humble VHS into the households of the 1980 & 1990's, Netflix has completely changed our viewing habits. However it's sometimes easy to forget that as well as offering some of the greatest television series' ever committed to the small screen, it also offers gems of the silver screen that you might have missed upon their initial release.
In no particular order of merit, here are Ten Hidden Netflix Movie Gems You Simply Must Watch...
Apple released iOS 11.4 for iPads and iPhones yesterday, and it includes a new feature that makes it easier to keep iMessages in sync between your iPhone and iPad.
The feature is called "Messages in iCloud," and it relies on Apple's iCloud storage to not only back up your messages but keep an identical copy of the iMessages on your iPhone and iPad.
This is helpful for several reasons:
First, if you ever lose an iPhone you can restore it and all of your messages, down to the last one sent or received (instead of the last backup).
Second, if you delete a message on your iPhone or iPad, it'll delete from the other device. That didn't work previously, so it was really annoying to switch to an iPad only to see old conversations still floating around.
Finally, you can save a lot of local storage -- holding on to lots of iMessages can quickly add up to several gigabytes of data. Storing it in iCloud frees all of that up.
The new feature is really convenient, so I'll show you how to set it up.
Biden, Democrats pull out stops for state Senate race - Delaware's political universe is now focused on Middletown, Glasgow and southern Newark. Voters from those areas will determine in a special election Feb. 25 whether Republicans regain control of the Delaware Senate for the first time in 44 years.
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(WAND) – Amazon says it will bring a cashier-less store to Illinois.
The company first opened “Amazon Go” in Seattle. The store features a simple setup, where a customer scans a smartphone app to start shopping, then can take things off the shelves and just walk out. Overhead cameras keep track of what people buy before their payment method is charged.
Amazon says expansion of this project means stores in Chicago and San Francisco. A specific timeline for the Illinois store is unknown at this time.
The “Amazon Go” initiative follows Amazon’s push to open other physical stores. The company now owns Whole Foods and a number of bookstores.
Liverpool new midfielder, Fabinho has denied that he was ever close to signing for Manchester United.
He said there was no concrete offer from the Red Devils.
The Anfield club completed the signing of the Brazilian, just days after losing to Real Madrid in the Champions League final in May.
The 24-year-old cost Liverpool £45million to land from Monaco.
He has since signed a lucrative five-year deal with the Reds.
Speaking with Four Four Two magazine about the speculation linking him to Old Trafford, Fabinho said: “I was never close to signing for Manchester United, no. I heard things said about it, but the truth is it was never a strong possibility.
“I won’t deny there were a few conversations about my situation with Monaco, but there was never an official offer from United.”
Kelly H: Trump is not saving us from chaos--he IS chaos! He's pitted us against each other, constantly causing controversy, disrespecting anyone who is not like him, and keeping us in upheaval as a nation! NO president has ever acted as immaturely as he has!
× WGN Radio News Anchor Steve Grzanich previews the total solar eclipse
WGN Radio News Anchor and “The Opening Bell” Host Steve Grzanich previews next Monday’s events, surrounding the total solar eclipse. He tells John how much ground the eclipse will cover, and from which points the 300,000 people going to Southern Illinois can catch a view. Steve will join John live from the site of the eclipse Monday at 1:20 p.m!
HONOLULU — The FBI is investigating four Honolulu police officers who are accused of forcing a man to place his mouth on a urinal inside a public restroom.
Honolulu Police Chief Susan Ballard says another officer reported the suspected misconduct after the officers responded to a complaint Sunday of a person trespassing in the restroom.
Ballard says the department referred the case to the FBI on Wednesday following an initial internal investigation.
All four have been placed on restricted duty. They have not been identified.
According to the department, the officers have between three and 16 years of law enforcement experience.
STEUBEN COUNTY, Ind. (WOWO) – Four people were taken to a local hospital after a crash in Steuben County Sunday morning.
Steuben County Deputies were dispatched to a crash on southbound I-69 at mile marker 346 around 2:46 a.m.
Once at the scene, Deputies found a Green 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche on its top in the median.
It’s been determined that the vehicle left the roadway, entering the median, and struck a cable barrier which caused it to roll over onto its top.
Three juvenile passengers, ages three, 10, and 11, were transported to Cameron Hospital where they were treated and released.
Another passenger, an adult woman, was transported to Cameron Hospital and later transferred to Parkview Regional Medical Center.
The driver, 32-year-old Brandy Morehouse of Ashley, was arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated.
The crash remains under investigation.
Three men have been arrested in Ewerby after a number of reports to police after alleged bogus fish sellers going door to door.
According to a Lincolnshire Police spokesman there had been reports of men going door to door in Helpringham claiming to be selling fish to householders.
Three men from the Durham area, aged 23, 41 and 56 were said to have been arrested yesterday (Monday) in Main Street, Ewerby, on suspicion of fraud by false representation.
“They have all been released under investigation. They have not been charged at this stage,” said the spokesman.
Lincolnshire Police had recently put out an alert warning people about bogus fish sellers.
Residents in the Sleaford area had issued warnings via Facebook over the last week about fish sellers going door to door in Scredington and Greylees.
There was also a report of an elderly woman allegedly duped into buying £156 worth of fish in Wyberton, near Boston.
We are overwhelmed to announce and welcome you all to the commencement of our Mental Health Conference titled Annual Congress on Mental Health on July 9th & 10th at Paris, France. Mental Health Conference will be organized around the theme “Mental Health instigation through Psychiatric and Psychological Advancements”
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The Class A Tampa Yankees have been renamed the Tampa Tarpons.
New York’s farm team in the Class A Florida State League announced the change Monday,
A Tampa Tarpons played in the FSL from 1957-88, then moved and became the Sarasota White Sox. The Tarpons were affiliated with Philadelphia from 1957-60, Cincinnati from 1961-87 and the White Sox in 1988.
Tampa’s principal colors will be Legends navy, Tarpon silver and Gulf blue.
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The Hampton Inn at 200 Tarrytown Road in Elmsford could collect a new occupancy tax under state legislation passed in June. The 3 percent "bed tax" awaits Gov. Andrew Cuomo's approval by Dec. 31, or will expire.
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NEW YORK – The New York premiere of the much-anticipated film Kazantzakis by Iannis Smaragdis took place at the New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) Auditorium on December 10. The event was dedicated to Nikos and Carol Mouyiaris, in loving memory of their son Alexis Mouyiaris.
The director Iannis Smaragdis and his wife and producer Eleni Smaragdis, welcomed the guests and gave an introductory speech at the opening of the event. The film’s protagonist Marina Kalogirou who plays Eleni Samiou, Kazantzakis’ wife in …
Cleveland Indians' Melvin Upton Jr hits during the second inning of a spring training game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, March 5 in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Cleveland Indians shortstop Eric Stamets walks on the field to take batting practice at the Indians spring training facility Feb. 16 in Goodyear, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
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March 30 Marvipol SA:
* Said on Wednesday that its unit, KH 1 sp. z o.o. (KH 1), negotiates the purchase of up to 33 pct of Soho Develoment SA
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Austin police used a K-9 on Saturday evening to chase down and subdue a man they had been hunting.
Officers were trying to take a suspect into custody on a domestic assault warrant just after 7 p.m. The man they were searching for: Cory Gunsallus.
Police Chief Brian Krueger said as officers were gathering to move on a home in the 11-hundred block of 3rd Avenue Southwest, a neighbor yelled that their man was running out the front door.
After pursuing him through the city neighborhoods, a K-9 handler in the vicinity commanded the fleeing man to stop, and after a warning, the police chief said the dog was sent after him. Police took Gunsallus into custody in the 600 block of 9th Street Southwest, where he was hiding in a back yard.
Chief Krueger said Gunsallus, 35, now faces the original felony domestic assault charge and an additional charge of fleeing a police officer.
Loyola-Chicago basketball team credits 98-year-old nun, Sister Jean, with helping cheer, pray and ultimately lead them to the Sweet 16.
Firefighters extinguishing a car fire on the Hinterland Way at Bangalow.
EMERGENCY services were called to the Hinterland Way at Bangalow this afternoon after a car burst into flames.
The Rural Fire Service's Fires Near Me website says crews were called to the fire just before 3pm.
It is believed the fire is now under control, but drivers are urged to take extra care in the area.
It was a busy day at Fort la Reine School in Portage la Prairie last Saturday as the parent council raised over $1,000 for the school playground fund at the Home and Business Garage Sale.
“The funds were generated from our table rentals, raffle and the canteen set up,” says parent council member, Corinne Pratt. “We had a big group of shoppers that were taking in all the vendors and we’re just so thankful that the community stepped up to support us again.”
The event ran Saturday throughout the day in the Fort la Reine School gymnasium. Tables were rented out to vendors earlier in the year as each table got to keep all of the proceeds they made from the event.
It was the fifth annual Home and Business Garage Sale and Pratt says they don’t plan on stopping any time soon.
Jace Haehnlein prepares coffee drinks for two customersFeb. 15, 2017 at Shiva Coffee. Business profile of Shiva Coffee shop and micro Roastery at 17070 E. Quincy Ave. in Aurora.
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If, for no other reason, I'm glad I'm a South African it's because this country is never boring. I mean where else in the real world, does the skinniving , intrigue, and corruption offer more plot twists than Game of Thrones ? Yet amid the media expose of about eight gigs of email traffic revealing how deep and widespread state capture really goes, and the rumblings of a discontented citizenry, journalist and political commentator, Max du Preez, throws in an unexpectedly positive message at the Glacier by Sanlam i3 Summit in Cape Town recently.
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A Georgia agricultural lending cooperative has announced that dividends totaling $11,184,179 have been declared by its board of directors, with checks to have been mailed to members the first week of April. More than $911,000 of this total is going to members in the Athens area, according to a news release.
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An inter-faith group of residents living in Bahrain who are visiting Israel has issued a statement saying it doesn't represent the government in Manama or any of the kingdom's authorities.
Their visit has stirred uproar on social media over the timing of their trip following the Trump administration's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital last week.
The group said in a statement carried by the state-run Bahrain News Agency on Sunday that it "does not represent any official entity" from Bahrain.
The group, which also has Americans and British nationals, includes Buddhists, Christians, Hindus, Jews and Muslims.
The group's members have said they are traveling on their own initiative.
Many Bahrainis and others on Twitter criticized the visit in the wake of President Donald Trump's move on Jerusalem.
From Academy Award winners and Executive Producers Danny Boyle, Simon Beaufoy and Christian Colson. Trust, FX's new original series, premieres in 2018.
BATTERY maker GP Industries on Wednesday said its unit would sell land and buildings located in Huizhou, the People’s Republic of China, for 266 million yuan (S$54.8 million) to Huizhou Cheng Hong Industrial.
The land and buildings are currently used by the group as a factory and a warehouse for the manufacturing of acoustic and electronic products and a dormitory for its employees. The sale will be done through its unit, GP Electronics (Huizhou).
GP Industries is the main industrial investment vehicle of Hong Kong-listed Gold Peak Industries (Holdings).
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Sebewaing Road closed for bridge repairs
GRANT TOWNSHIP — Sebewaing Road will be closed to thru traffic between Elkton Road and Moore Road in Grant Township starting today.
The closure is necessary to repair the bridge in that area. These repairs are expected to be completed by Saturday. The detour route will be posted.
For further information, contact the Huron County Road Commission at 989-269-6404.
(Reuters) - U.S. auto safety advocacy group Center for Auto Safety has appointed an official with a track record in federal government consumer protection agencies as its new executive director, the industry body said on Tuesday.
Jason Levine, who spent about six years at the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission during the administration of former president Barack Obama, succeeds Clarence Ditlow, who died in November last year.
Levine has also served in the Federal Election Commission and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
The Center for Auto Safety was founded in 1970 by consumer rights advocate Ralph Nader and Consumers Union.
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With the heat wave going on in our area, Joe Snedeker is asking people if they know what the highest temperature that has hit the Scranton area.
As always, Milo has the answer in the this week's Wham Cam.
News-Gazette photographers shine a spotlight on some of their favorite photos from the past week.
Everton reportedly try to ward off clubs interested in Romelu Lukaku by slapping a £100m price tag on the Belgian striker.
Everton have reportedly slapped a £100m price tag on highly-rated striker Romelu Lukaku to try and ward off potential suitors.
The Premier League's top goalscorer has frequently indicated that he wants to play Champions League football and is reported to have turned down a new deal at Goodison Park in March.
According to the Liverpool Echo, the Toffees are determined to keep hold of Lukaku and say they will only consider selling him this summer if a club meets their huge valuation of the 23-year-old.
The report goes on to say that the Belgian was previously rated at £70m last year, but his 24-goal return this season has seen his value go up to reflect his rising stock in the game.
Lukaku's contract at Everton runs out in 2019, with former employers Chelsea among the clubs said to be interested in his signature.
LONDON, April 10 The European Medicines Agency has had expressions of interest to host the London-based regulator from 21 of the 27 countries that will form the European Union once Britain leaves, revealing rivalry from Amsterdam to Zagreb for a prized institution. The European Medicines Agency , Europe's equivalent of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, is preparing to leave its London headquarters in the wake of Brexit and its executive director is hoping for a quick decision on its new location.
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Funeral For: Peter Eidse
Funeral Date: December 12th, 2017
Peter Eidse, 77 of Riverside passed away Friday December 8th at Boundary Trails Health Centre. He is survived by his wife Carolyn “Carrie” Eidse, 2 daughters, 1 son and their families. He was predeceased by 1 sister, 1 brother in infancy, 1 son in law and 1 brother in law.
The funeral service for Peter Eidse will be held Tuesday December 12th, 2pm at Open Door Church, Morris Multi-Plex with a private family burial prior to the service at Rosenort EMC Cemetery.
Viewing will be at Open Door Church, Morris Multi-Plex, Monday December 11th at 7pm with sharing and open mic at 7:30pm.
Donations may be made to Katie Cares.
Arrangements by Morris Funeral Home.
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The Los Angeles Lakers have a busy day of workouts planned for Thursday, with the Kansas Jayhawks' Devonte' Graham and Billy Preston among the participants, per Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN:
The Lakers hold the Nos. 25 and 47 picks in this year's NBA draft.
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The ice is melting under our feetâ€”literally, not only at the poles but also on the roof of the world, John All says. The Western Washington University environmental science professor and mountain climber calls Earth’s mountain ranges “the world’s water towers”â€”the source of rivers and much of our weather. And the weather is changing and the ice is melting as American politicians insist that nothing is happening. Icefall is a travelogue through the Himalayas and the jungle mountains of Costa Rica, as well as a call to action. “Knowledge carries an obligation,” he insists. All worries that greenhouse gas might turn Earth into another Venusâ€”a planet unfriendly to “everything we would call life.” And yet, he has hope. “Survival is a pretty good human motivator,” he concludes. Maybe even Donald Trump could understand that?
Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane has taken to Twitter to give his reaction to England qualifying for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
Kane scored a stoppage-time winner against Slovenia at Wembley last night to book Gareth Southgate’s place at the tournament. He got on the end of an inviting cross from right-back Kyle Walker and steered the ball past Jan Oblak in the Slovenia goal.
On social media, the in-form forward posted a photo of his goal celebration accompanied by the tweet: “Job done! Qualified for the World Cup! A really great feeling.”
The town with a population of less than 10,000 has emerged as a major distribution hub in the Southeast, thanks in large measure to its advantageous location on Interstate 85 between Atlanta and Greenville, S.C. Add to the mix Braselton's proximity to Athens and Gainesville and it's the kind of location developers drool over, according to Jim Shaw - director of economic development at the Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce, which also calls Braselton home, along with Barrow and Gwinnett counties. "Location is important in real estate and it's just as important in distribution," Shaw said.
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SINGAPORE may have just added a new tech billionaire, but it had to lure him from Japan first.
Taizo Son, who built his fortune on hit smartphone game Puzzle & Dragons, has relocated to the city-state from Tokyo and plans to invest US$100 million in South-east Asia
A court in Dubai has sentenced six Sri Lankans, to five years in prison for their alleged involvement with several burglaries carried out at mansions in Dubai.
Dubai media reported that the said individuals had stolen jewellery, money and several other items of value from the mansions. The court has also ordered the suspects to be deported to Sri Lanka following their imprisonment.
Dubai Police has said that four of the Sri Lankan suspects were arrested at the Dubai International Airport while attempting to return to Sri Lanka.
A period of fifteen days has been given to appeal the court decision.
Some Katima Mulilo residents claim they were not served with eviction orders.
More than 500 people have been left homeless since the demolition of illegal structures started at the town.
The State e-Government Agency of Bulgaria has officially launched its own website.
E-gov.bg is designed to take over the management of state registers and services.
One of its structures (the Bulgarian Computer Security Incidents Response Team or CERT) also manages cybersecurity or, having processed 188 alerts about online breaches since the year began.
On its Bulgarian-language website, the e-Government Agency says some 45% of the attacks analyzed by CERT are the so-called Distributed Denial of Service (DDos) which block a service by overwhelming it with traffic.
Malware attacks and phishing sites are less frequent (21% and 15% of all, respectively) if compared to DDoS cases. SPAM alerts constitute only 5% of the total.
E-gov.bg is a structure different to Egov.bg ("The government services and information portal") which will soon create a register of all e-services offered by the public administration.
Cleveland’s Big Three of Kyrie Irving, LeBron James and Kevin Love combined for 89 points to steer the Cavaliers to a 117-111 victory over the Indiana Pacers at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland on Tuesday (Philippine time) in their first round series in the NBA’s Eastern Conference Playoffs.
Irving led the no. 2 Cavs with 37 points while James added 27. Love chipped in 25 as Cleveland took a 2-0 lead in their best-of-seven series with the seventh-seeded Pacers.
Paul George had 32 for the Pacers, who will play Game 3 in their homecourt.
Dec 12 (Reuters) - LHV GROUP AS:
* SAYS NOVEMBER 2017 CONSOLIDATED NET PROFIT REACHED EUR 2.0 MILLION
* SAYS IN NOVEMBER THE BANK’S LOAN PORTFOLIO GREW BY EUR 26.0 MILLION Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
LOS ANGELES (AP)  Source: Movie mogul Harvey Weinstein will be suspended from company pending investigation into sex harassment claims.
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We close the books on 2016 tonight, a year that featured two wild rides for Cleveland's sports teams, as well as one barely successful attempt from the Browns to escape history's backside. The Cavaliers ended the city's championship drought and brought on the long-awaited parade for a tortured sports town in June.
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Crash blocks portion of South Cleveland Ave. in Fort Myers
A crash Wednesday afternoon shut down a portion of the northbound lanes of South Cleveland Avenue, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office said.
The crash happened at the intersection of Big Pine Way and South Cleveland Avenue, according to the sheriff’s office. Drivers should avoid the area.
The circumstances leading up to the wreck were unclear.
Count on WINK News for more information as details become available.
Sir, – Please allow me to correct the record regarding my letter of May 28th; my time period should have read “a year” and not “a day”.
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April 3 Milestone Scientific Inc
* Milestone Scientific reports 10% increase in revenue for fiscal 2016
* Milestone Scientific Inc - believe still on track to receive regulatory marketing clearance in U.S. for epidural instrument in first half of 2017
* Milestone Scientific Inc - "deferred over $1 million in sales due a delayed payment in Q4, which we expect to record in 2017"
* Milestone Scientific Inc - with completion of clinical trials for epidural instrument, expect burn rate of medical subsidiary will be further reduced Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
: Securities market regulator Sebi has "exempted" the central government from making open offers for its proposed acquisitions of additional shares of six public sector banks (PSBs). According to separate "exemption" orders passed by Sebi, the central government will not be required to make open offer to acquire shares in PNB, Syndicate Bank, Vijaya Bank, Bank of Baroda, Union Bank of India and Canara Bank. The central government is expected to infuse additional equity capital in the six PSBs via acquisition of shares on a preferential basis in these six PSBs.
PHILADELPHIA – Rapper Meek Mill is back in a Philadelphia courtroom, hoping to get his appeal moved to a different judge and get a new trial.
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ordered Mill’s release from prison last month where he was serving a two- to four-year sentence on a probation violation related to a decade-old gun and drug conviction.
A team of lawyers and public relations consultants had waged an all-out battle to get him freed on bail.
Mill’s lawyers will ask Tuesday that Judge Genece Brinkley be removed from his case. They allege she’s been waging a vendetta against the rapper, including sending him to prison for the probation violations.
She has strongly defended her impartiality.
Prosecutors say they believe Mill should get a new trial because of questions raised about the credibility of his arresting officer.
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Mike Van Ryn is leaving his post with the Arizona Coyotes affiliate to join the St. Louis Blues as an assistant coach, according to multiple reports.
The 39-year-old Londoner led the Tucson Roadrunners to a 42-20-5-1 record and the Pacific Division championship in his only season in charge of the American Hockey League team. He previously was a player development coach for the Coyotes, a job he took after spending three years with the Kitchener Rangers — the final one in 2015-16 as head coach.
Van Ryn is familiar with the Blues organization. The former NHL first-round defenceman played in St. Louis for parts of three seasons from 2000-03 before moving on to Florida and then the Leafs. He retired in 2009.
This is his first NHL coaching opportunity.
“I’d like to thank Mike for everything that he did for the Roadrunners last season,” Tucson GM Steve Sullivan said. “We wish him and his family all the best in the future.”
Tony Romo played for the first time this season in week 17 when he orchestrated a successful touchdown drive during the 2nd quarter of the Cowboys regular season finale. The Cowboys lost, but the #1 seed was already wrapped up and Romo went 3-for-4 with a touchdown pass. After the game, Romo cut the most positive promo football has had in what feels like years. Fittingly, via Pro Football Talk:
“It’s good and fun to play football.”
Put that on the poster.
Ronnie Wood speaks to Sky News ahead of his tour with The Rolling Stones which kicks off in May.
Reynolds hauled in both of his targets for 17 yards during Sunday's 43-35 loss to Philadelphia.
After receiving six targets in consecutive games, Reynolds wasn't as involved this week. His fleeting boost in fantasy value may also be over with Robert Woods (shoulder) potentially returning to action in Week 15. The rookie out of Texas A&M is a risky fantasy option at this stage of the season, but his long-term outlook for dynasty/keeper settings remains intriguing because of his size, speed and athleticism.
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September 27: Behind The Scenes With The Darkness
The Darkness stopped by our offices to chat about their new album Pinewood Smile on Fuse’s Besterday podcast with host and digital editor Bianca Gracie. Look out for the fun interview in next week’s episode! Check out our Instagram for more behind-the-scenes action with the band and click here for their North American tour dates.
Soccer-Fire hits Russian World Cup construction site in Volgograd
MOSCOW, June 14 A fire broke out on Wednesday at the soccer World Cup venue under construction in the southern Russian city of Volgograd, authorities said, attributing its cause to neglected safety regulations.
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ST. LOUIS (AP)  St. Louis prosecutor dismissing computer tampering charge against Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens, who is resigning.
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* Transcontinental Realty Investors Inc reports second quarter 2017 results
* Q2 loss per share $1.22
* Transcontinental Realty Investors Inc qtrly ‍rental and other property revenues $31.3 million, up $0.8 million compared to prior period revenues of $30.5 million​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Serge Ibaka, alero del Magic de Orlando, trata de driblar a Harrison Barnes, de los Mavericks de Dallas, en el partido realizado el sabado 11 de febrero de 2017 Mainly cloudy with a mixture of rain and snow showers developing during the afternoon. High near 40F.
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DALLAS, May 30 (Reuters) - Exxon Mobil Corp shareholders rejected a proposal on Wednesday at their annual meeting that would have split the roles of chairman and chief executive.
Shareholders also rejected a proposal that would have forced the world’s largest publicly traded oil producer to provide greater disclosure on its lobbying expenditures. Shareholders did approve the full slate of 10 nominees to the company’s board of directors at their Dallas meeting. (Reporting by Ernest Scheyder)
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• Why Wikipedia Works (New York Magazine)
• Ironies of Luck (Collaborative Fund)
• How Nixon Would Have Tweeted Watergate (Politico)
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The 33-year-old singer was judging The Voice's blind audition rounds when he got up from his famous red chair and walked off stage in a huff.
Olly had refused to turn around for contestant Paige Young but instantly regretted his decision after spotting the error in his ways.
Furious that he hadn’t turned and that the contestant was also from Essex, Olly couldn’t bare to stick around, screaming at his fellow judges: “I’m not coming back!”
Part-time fitness instructor and musician Paige, 25, had just performed Camila Cabello's Crying In The Club.
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April 17 (Reuters) - Two-times Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova has entered the draw for next month's French Open four months after suffering a serious hand injury, she said on Monday.
The 27-year-old was stabbed by a knife-wielding intruder in her home in the Czech Republic in December.
"My name will appear on the entry list for Roland Garros tomorrow because I had made good progress in my recovery process and I want to give myself every last opportunity to be able to compete at one of my favourite events," Kvitova said on Instagram on Monday.
"This unfortunately does not mean necessarily that I will be ready to play in Paris, but that I'm doing everything possible to give myself the chance and keep a positive mindset. There remains a long road ahead."
The hard-hitting left-hander rose to number two in the world rankings in 2011 when she won the first of her two Wimbledon singles titles. She is now ranked 14th.
The French Open starts on May 22.
(Reporting by Ed Osmond; Editing by Larry Fine)
Man, 45, critically wounded in Lawndale shooting
A 45-year-old man was shot and critically wounded Tuesday night in the Lawndale neighborhood on the Southwest Side.
The man was shot in the back at 9:32 p.m. in the 3800 block of West Roosevelt, according to Chicago Police. The circumstances of the shooting weren’t immediately known.
He was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital in critical condition, police said.
Area Central detectives were investigating the shooting.
A man was robbed of a significant amount of surveying instruments in Leighton Buzzard on Friday (December 8).
At around 2.45pm the man was working in Grovebury Road when he was approached by two men in a silver vehicle. One man pushed the victim to the ground before the second man loaded the equipment into the back of the car and made off towards the bypass.
The offenders were described as white, of average build and in their 30s. One is thought to have been around 6 feet tall and the other around 5’8”.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Bedfordshire Police on 101 quoting crime reference JD/53473/2017. Alternatively you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
One of the oldest churches in Burlington is planning a celebration of its history through words and music.
Lowville United Church is hosting a public event on Sunday, Oct. 22 starting at 10 a.m.
The day will include a reading of Joseph Featherstone’s 1846 letter to England describing life in the rural village of Lowville.
There will be displays of family trees of Lowville’s pioneers and the founders of the first Methodist meeting house, historical photos and documents from the early 1900s, craft displays, music from the 1800s performed by a piper and fiddler, and a 1982 CBC video of Lowville’s Thanksgiving service.
UFC interim lightweight champion Tony Ferguson has revealed he's hopeful of having his proposed 155lbs title unification bout with Conor McGregor take place in March or April.
"I asked Doc if he could make my elbows any more sharper," Ferguson said in an Instagram post.
"Well ... [with] a wink and a nod it was done!!! T'was a very minor surgery and now getting ready to unify my belt with McNuggets in the first [quarter] of the year (March - April), as recovery is going great!!! #DefendorVacate.”
Miley Cyrus was a no-show at the 2017 Teen Choice Awards in L.A Sunday.
The 24-year-old pop star had been confirmed to appear onstage to accept the show's highest honor, the Ultimate Choice Award, for her involvement in the annual event for over a decade. Cyrus was also nominated in four categories: Choice Female Artist, Choice Song: Female Artist ("Malibu"), Choice Summer Female Artist, Choice Summer Song ("Malibu") and Choice Summer Female Artist. But the singer, who has a remarkable 18 wins under her belt, lost all four awards.
Cyrus' absence was felt throughout UCLA's Galen Center.
"I know," presenter Victoria Justice told the audience. "It's a bummer."
(Winners included Ariana Grande, Beauty and the Beast, Ed Sheeran, Fifth Harmony, Finding Dory, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Riverdale, The Vampire Diaries and Wonder Woman.)
So, why did Cyrus cancel at the last minute?
BERLIN CENTER, Ohio (WKBN) – Western Reserve’s Jack Cappiabianca has verbally committed to play college football at Ohio State.
The standout linebacker was offered a spot on the Buckeyes’ roster as a preferred walk-on, and quickly committed to the team Monday.
Cappabianca is a two-way starter at Western Reserve.
He rushed for over 1,000 yards last season and scored 17 total touchdowns. He also recorded a pair of interceptions on defense.
Ohio State was Cappabianca’s only D-I offer.
Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday exuded confidence that the Congress-JD(S) government in Karnataka will act on its promise of waiving farm loans in its budget and make the state a “beacon of hope” for farmers in the country.
Chief minister H D Kumaraswamy will present the state budget on Thursday.
“On the eve of the Karnataka Budget, I’m confident our Congress-JDS coalition Government will act on our commitment to waive farmer loans and to make farming more profitable.”
“This budget is an opportunity for our Government to make Karnataka a beacon of hope for farmers all across India,” he tweeted.
The Kumaraswamy-led Congress-JD(S) government is expected to announce a crop loan waiver in its budget to relieve farmers of their distress due to drought for successive years.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A Rhode Island environmental agency is recommending caution around a local river following a sewage overflow.
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management is advising the public refrain from water contact with the Seekonk River Tuesday due to over 250,000 gallons of raw sewage spilling into the Blackstone River. The Seekonk River is downstream of the Blackstone River.
The first sewage overflow happened Monday in Central Falls as a result of a blockage. A second overflow of 65,000 gallons was reported on Tuesday by the Narragansett Bay Commission and lasted four hours.
The department is investigating both overflows and is advising hand-washing to anyone who comes in contact with the river’s water until sundown Thursday.
Crews have disinfected portions of the Blackstone with chlorine.
The spills will not impact shellfishing in Narragansett Bay.
Cariboo residents can expect sun and clouds for the day today, followed by sunshine and warm temperatures for the rest of the week.
Environment Canada is calling for a daytime high Tuesday of 14C, 16C for Wednesday, 20C for Thursday, 21C for Friday and Saturday with a chance of rain and cooler temperatures on Sunday.
The warmer temperatures and high snowpack in B.C. has officials concerned about increased flooding in parts of the province.
Read more: B.C.’s snowpack continues to increase, melting delayed
A swollen Creek in Wildwood prompted Wildwood’s fire chief to state his concerns of young children playing in fast waters near culverts.
Read more: Local fire chief issues warning for parents
Gravel Road near Horsefly is seeing some water across the road as well.
It started with mysterious voice problems. One day, Danny Connolly would have trouble speaking, his speech slurring and becoming difficult to understand.
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Baku. 24 October. REPORT.AZ/ OPEC+ agreement on cuttings in oil output fulfilled by 102% in January-September.
Report informs citing the TASS, Russian energy minister Alexander Novak told reporters.
The minister said that technical committees of OPEC and non-member oil countries presented results of the first 9 months: "As a result, agreement was fulfilled by 102%".
Novak noted that during the first 9 months excess volume in global oil reserves decreased by 180 million barrels and amounted to 160 million barrels.
According to him, investments in oil sector have started to recover. With current dynamics, investment volume of 2014 will be reached just in 2020.
Pentagon Contract Announcement
(Source: U.S Department of Defense; issued Dec 29, 2016)
Lockheed Martin Corp., Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co., Fort Worth, Texas, is being awarded a $450,042,458 firm-fixed-price modification to the previously awarded low-rate initial production Lot 10 F-35 Lightning II advance acquisition contract (N00019-15-C-0003).
This modification continues the integration work to implement the development and delivery of the F-35A Air System to the Republic of Korea under the Foreign Military Sales program.
This effort will also provide for non-recurring engineering work.
Work will be performed in Fort Worth, Texas, and is expected to be completed in August 2019.
Foreign military sales funding in the amount of $450,042,458 are being obligated at time of award, none of which will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.
The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Maryland, is the contracting activity.
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Her role as a legal canary in the coal mine during a brief role heading the Justice Department may have poised the White House away from National Security Adviser Michael Flynn, and inspired his ousting.
Yates tried insulating the White House from a series of looming controversies — the potentially illegal executive order banning travelers from seven predominantly Muslim countries and the latest bombshell that Flynn misled several senior members of the Trump administration about his suspected pre-inauguration talks with a Russian diplomat.(nydailynews)…[+]
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Quebec’s chief electoral officer is open to new public consultations on the electoral map.
Pierre Reid said Tuesday that parliamentarians should amend the Elections Act to allow it.
Reid said his office received a petition signed by 14,000 people calling for additional public consultations.
The petition was given to him by Sainte-Marie-Saint-Jacques MNA Manon Massé.
The member of Quebec solidaire, Massé wants to introduce a bill that would allow the Chief Electoral Officer to extend his procedure on reforming the electoral map, which would otherwise be concluded in 10 days.
Massé is fighting against a planned fusion of the Sainte-Marie-Saint-Jacques and Westmount-Saint-Louis ridings, which would then be called Ville-Marie.
Massé said she was concerned the makeup of the new riding would mean some voters voices would not be heard, especially in the Gay Village portion, and that the population profile of Sainte-Marie-Saint-Jacques differs significantly from that of Westmount-Saint-Louis.
Backed-up roads do not make for a livable city, writes Susan Karnes. Pictured here is traffic on Eagle Road near Fairview Avenue. Darin Oswald doswald@idahostatesman.com
The second annual American Car Show, hosted by The American Outreach Foundation, cruised to Bermuda Dunes Airport on Saturday.
WARSAW, Poland (AP) - Poland's Foreign Ministry says the nation's permanent representative to the European Union has stepped down and the resignation has been accepted.
Foreign Minister Witold Waszczykowski said Friday that Jaroslaw Starzyk, 54, had submitted his resignation for "personal reasons." The ministry later said the resignation was accepted, giving no other details.
But the Onet.pl news portal said documents suggesting that Starzyk could have collaborated with communist-era intelligence were found in archives. The portal said Starzyk had concealed the fact of collaboration.
Under Polish law, officials to state offices must declare any communist-era collaboration and anyone caught lying is subject to being dismissed.
Starzyk was appointed in February 2016 by the ruling Law and Justice party, which has vowed to eliminate vestiges of communism from state bodies.
March 31 China Regenerative Medicine International Ltd
* Unit entered into commitment letter with haitong new energy
* China regenerative medicine international- crml agreed to subscribe for interest in fund and irrevocably undertake to make a capital contribution of us$75 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - The Oklahoma Supreme Court has removed language that was critical of the state attorney general’s office in an Open Records Act case involving communications between then-Attorney General Scott Pruitt and major energy companies as well as the Republican Attorney General’s Association.
The court ruled Monday that the trial judge’s characterization of the office as an “abject failure” in complying with the law was “surplus and unnecessary.”
The wording is in a 2017 ruling that ordered the attorney general’s office to provide the Wisconsin-based Center for Media and Democracy with the records it had requested in 2015 involving Pruitt, who now heads the Environmental Protection Agency.
The state’s high court upheld the remainder of the order that the attorney general’s office must provide the records, which it did in February 2017.
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Empress Gardens resident Muriel McRae blows out the candles on her cake (held by dietary aid Debbie Van Riper), with some help from activity director Jen Butcher, as she celebrated her 106th birthday with family, friends and staff on Tuesday, February 14, 2017 in Peterborough, Ont. The retired teacher is a 11-year resident of The Gardens of Peterborough. She first lived at Princess Gardens before spending the last year at Empress. JASON BAIN/The Peterborough Examiner/Postmedia Network
April 24 (Reuters) - Hortonworks Inc:
* HORTONWORKS INC SAYS CEO ROBERT BEARDE’S 2017 TOTAL COMPENSATION WAS $40.1 MILLION INCLUDES STOCK AWARDS OF $39.6 MILLION – SEC FILING
* HORTONWORKS INC SAYS CFO SCOTT DAVIDSON'S 2017 TOTAL COMPENSATION WAS $11.2 MILLION INCLUDES STOCK AWARDS OF $10.4 MILLION – SEC FILING Source text: bit.ly/2KdlUMA Further company coverage:
Ten years after Bear Stearns collapse, investor views on U.S. banks are significantly brighter, but the sector may have already seen its biggest gains. Aleksandra Michalska reports.
NEW DELHI : After days of hectic negotiations, the JD-S will get the Finance portfolio in Karnataka and the Congress the Home department, highly placed sources in the parties said here today.The power-sharing arrangement between the two alliance partners is being finalized and is in the final stages, the sources added.The leaders of the two parties have held five rounds of talks here since yesterday to finalise the portfolio sharing arrangement between the two alliance partners.Sources said Congress chief Rahul Gandhi is on board on the issue and has spoken to leaders on phone from the United States, where he travelling with his mother, who has gone for a medical check-up."We have held five rounds of talks with each other and have decided that the JD-S will get the Finance portfolio. I will be now travelling to Bengaluru to hold further talks within our party," JD-S leader Danish Ali told PTI. He said he would meet both Chief Minister H D Kumarswamy and former prime minister H D Deve Gowda
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Dogs often develop routines that they find comforting for reasons that are beyond human understanding. If these cause problems for humans, they’re called “obsessive compulsive disorders”, and there are ways of modifying the behaviour. If there’s no harm caused (as in this case), just accept it as an endearing quirk.
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Tilly, my young female cat, urinates anywhere she thinks fit. She pees on beds, laundry baskets and clothing, and (occasionally) the litter tray.
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Ahead of Saturday’s Buildbase FA Vase tie against Shepshed Dynamo, Ely City manager Brady Stone has swooped for the services of experienced midfielder Adie Cambridge.
The veteran will bring a wealth of experience with him to the Unwin Ground, having played for Histon in the Vanarama National League.
On top of that, Cambridge has also turned out for Cambridge City and Royston, while more recently he had a stint as manager of fellow Thurlow Nunn League Premier Division side Godmanchester Rovers.
The Robins have also announced the return of defender Nathan Littlefair, who has had a stint out of the game with a knee injury.
* For a preview of the weekend’s FA Vase encounter, plus reaction to the double signing with Ely boss Brady Stone, see this Thursday’s Journal print edition.
× Bicyclists will try to ride across Iowa in 24 hours
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) — A group of bicyclists is about to attempt a ride across Iowa in 24 hours.
The Sioux City Journal reports that about 30 bicyclists will start at 4 a.m. Saturday in Sioux City. They have one day to complete the 335-mile journey to Dubuque to officially complete the Ride Across Iowa in a Day event, known as RAID.
This year marks the seventh time riders will attempt the trans-Iowa trek.
Darren Johnson, the event’s organizer, is riding himself for the sixth time and has finished the full ride once, last year. Eighteen bicyclists finished the ride in 2016.
Factoring in stops, riders will have to average 14 mph for all 24 hours to reach Dubuque in time. Johnson says he doesn’t recommend stopping.
Kadri tallied an assist and fired two shots on goal while posting a plus-1 rating in Monday's 3-1 Game 6 win over Boston.
Kadri has been effective since returning from suspension for Saturday's Game 5, notching two assists while registering six hits and four shots on goal in back-to-back victories. The 27-year-old pivot will hope to continue his strong two-way play and help his team secure a third consecutive win and advance to the second round in Wednesday's Game 7.
BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. (AP) – Authorities say two Florida women overdosed on heroin in a sports utility vehicle with two infants in the back seat.
Boynton Beach police spokeswoman Stephanie Slater said in a news release that 28-year-old Kristen Leigh O’Connor and 29-year-old June Schweinhart were taken to a hospital Thursday after officers found them inside the SUV.
The infants, ages 1 and 2 months, were properly strapped into their car seats.
O’Conner told investigators she picked up Schweinhart – who she met in a drug treatment program – and they bought $60 worth of heroin from her old drug dealer.
The women snorted the drug and then overdosed. After treatment, they were booked into jail on child neglect charges.
The infants were turned over family members. Jail records don’t list attorneys for either woman.
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FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. (AP)  Authorities say a Florida couple lied to their 13-year-old son about having brain cancer so they could use his fictitious illness to raise money for nonexistent medical expenses.
The Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office says on social media that 34-year old Ginny Long and 47-year old Robert Long were arrested Thursday and charged with one count of child abuse and nine counts of fraud.
Detectives say the Longs set up a T-shirt fundraiser for the boy at his school last May and shared the bogus cancer diagnosis on their Facebook accounts. A GoFundMe site was also set up for the boy. The sheriff's office didn't say how much money was raised.
The sheriff's office began investigating in November, after school resource officers began to suspect the boy was being exploited.
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Jail records didn't list attorneys for the Longs.
There are no-nos, of course: sending aubergines or peaches (commonly used to represent phalluses and bottoms); slinging off too many emojis at once; or using one to communicate with an international colleague for whom the image might represent something entirely different (the thumbs up is offensive in Middle Eastern culture; the hand wave is deemed dismissive in China).
The practice still has its detractors, many of whom argue that emojis are a catalyst for the degradation of our language. Dr Arik Cheshin, an assistant professor at the University of Haifa’s Department of Human Services, co-authored a paper on the “dark side of the smiley”. His study of emoji use in 29 countries surmised that sending an emoji straight off the bat with a new colleague can never end well, appearing too forced a rendering of a natural human greeting. “When you meet somebody for the first time and they smile, you don’t assume they’re being ingratiating,” he said. “An emoticon is calculated.”
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Check out the video of the nominees for play of the week, then vote for your favorite!
Be sure to watch for the winner, which will be announced on Sports Overtime on CBS North Carolina at 11:30 p.m. Sunday!
TV actress Divyajyotee Sharma, who was last seen in Dil Bole Oberoi, recently met with an accident.
The thespian is now in Delhi with her children nursing her injury.
When asked about it she shared,"I am trying to loose weight thus have started walking out. One day when I was walking on the road and I fell down in a gutter and hurt myself badly. The left side of my face was badly hurt and I ended up injuring my leg as well. It was painful, for a day I was in hospital. Now, I am with my children in Delhi so I can recover fast."
Deputies arrested a man for punching out a window and threatening to kill someone.
It happened over the weekend in Leelanau County.
Deputies were called to a home in East Lincoln Road in Solon Township shortly after 11 o’clock Saturday night.
They were there for the report of a disorderly man.
When they got there deputies talked to the residents and found that a domestic disturbance had occurred.
Investigators say the suspect, a 26-year-old man, who was drunk at the time, at got angry at his father.
He punched a hole in the wall before threatening to kill his father.
The suspect tried to hit his father, but the father was able to push the suspect out of the house.
That’s when his son broke out a window on a parked vehicle in the driveway.
The suspect was located and arrested for domestic assault.
Volunteers fold clothes at an emergency shelter on February 14, 2017 in Chico, California. Elijah Nouvelage / Getty Images
Margaret Johnston, of Oroville, said she was willing to take the risk at home.
“You don’t appreciate home until it’s taken away from you,” said Johnston, who spent the last two nights sheltering at a church in Chico, California.
She said the rush to leave was “very frustrating” as she threw belongings into black garbage bags, loaded them into the car before quickly becoming trapped in bumper-to-bumper traffic.
Rod Remocal, who fled his home on Sunday, said he was going to leave the shelter but would be at the ready for another notice to evacuate.
“This time we’re going to be on call like they said,” Remocal said.
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Golden Corral’s Cape Girardeau restaurant will open Thursday. The restaurant had planned to open Monday, pending several inspections, which Kevin Behan, speaking on behalf of the restaurant, said have been completed. The buffet-style restaurant at 130 Vantage Drive formerly was another buffet-style restaurant, Ryan’s. A news release also said the restaurant will provide more than 100 jobs to the area.
LUVERNE, Ala. (AP) — The National Weather Service confirms six more tornadoes hit parts of southern Alabama and the Florida Panhandle during storms on Sunday.
Those include two twisters in Alabama’s Crenshaw County and one apiece in Montgomery County and Gulf Shores. In Florida, storms were confirmed in Fort Walton Beach and Molino.
One Alabama storm touched down about 8 miles (13 kilometers) north of Luverne around 1:45 p.m. Sunday. It damaged several structures, with top winds estimated at 95 mph (150 kph).
Waterspouts came ashore in Fort Walton Beach and Gulf Shores. The Fort Walton Beach storm, with estimated top winds of 105 mph (170 kph), damaged a home, blew out school windows and damaged apartment roofs along its 1.24-mile (2-kilometer) path.
Surveyors earlier confirmed Alabama tornadoes in Foley, Elberta and Fort Rucker.
Feb 2(Reuters) - Yantai Shuangta Food Co Ltd :
* Sees net profit for FY 2017 to decrease by 40 percent to increase by 10 percent, compared to net profit of FY 2016 (56.9 million yuan) * In the previous outlook, the company expected the net profit for FY 2017 to be 56.9 million yuan to 85.4 million yuan
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New Delhi: Union drinking water and sanitation minister Uma Bharti was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi after she complained of "severe knee pain".
"She had this knee ailment for some years now. On Friday evening the pain was unbearable for her. She had to be admitted to AIIMS on Friday night", a close aide of the Bharti said on Saturday.
The Union minister is undergoing treatment at the hospital's new private ward.
"She is stable and undergoing required medication," a hospital source said.
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America: The mainstream media has reached peak stupid these last few weeks.
NBC News: Hold our beer:
Ironically that’s the kind of spin N. Korea’s state media might want to run with.
Predicted next NBC News headline: “Trump’s Anti-Kim Jong-un Policy Poses Threat to N. Korea’s Reliable Electrical Grid”:
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Learn to paint winter twigs and leaves in this introductory two-day workshop in watercolor technique for botanical art with instructor Susan Tomlinson.
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(Reuters) - American Sophia Schubert won the U.S. Amateur Championship on Sunday, beating Albane Valenzuela of Switzerland 6&5 in the 36-hole final at San Diego Country Club in southern California.
Schubert, competing in her first U.S. Women’s Amateur, became the first player over the age of 19 to win the title in nine years.
She also joined an exclusive club of champions who never trailed in the final, the list including recent world number one Lydia Ko, who won in 2012.
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A Canandaigua police officer who was sent to an off-duty state parole officer's apartment to check on her ended up in a shootout and shot and killed her, authorities said Thursday. The police officer went to Pinnacle North Apartments on Wednesday afternoon to check up on Sandra Guardiola at the request of another parole officer, said ...
BERLIN (AP) - Police say a burning bird falling from an overhead electric line set fire to a field in northern Germany that was parched by dry weather, torching some 7 hectares (17 acres) of land.
Police in the Baltic Sea port city of Rostock said witnesses reported that the bird caused a short-circuit in a railway power line and fell to the ground in flames. The neighboring field then caught fire, and more than 50 firefighters were deployed to tackle the blaze on Tuesday evening.
Farmers in northeastern Germany have been complaining of the effects of a persistent lack of rain over the past two months.
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Bassitt struck out six and walked three in 4.2 innings against the Padres on Tuesday, allowing two runs on seven hits in a no-decision.
Bassitt gave up just one extra-base hit in the start -- a double by Wil Myers -- and needed 88 pitches (58 strikes) to get through 4.2 innings. In five starts this year Bassitt has a 3.00 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and has thrown two quality starts. There are several A's starting pitchers that might be coming off the disabled list soon (Daniel Mengden, Brett Anderson, and Daniel Gosset) so it remains to be seen what Bassitt's role will be should one of those guys come back into the rotation.
It’s Mardi Gras week in Nocona as the eighth annual Mardi Gras Nocona Style takes places Feb. 8-10.
This family-friendly event is a flurry of parades, food, music and games coordinated by the Nocona Chamber of Commerce.
Steve and Trisha Tettleton were crowned the Mardi Gras king ana queen during the Jan. 27 Mardi Gras Ball.
Monday is the deadline to enter the “Big Mardi Gras Parade” on Saturday. Nellann McBroom, executive director of the Nocona Chamber of Commerce, said those wishing to enter the parade can stop by or call the chamber office at 825-3526 to enter. There is no fee to enter.
Read the full story in the weekend News.
The facts about America’s prison system are startling. The U.S. has 4% of the world’s population, but roughly 25% of the world’s prisoners. Federal and state prisons hold some 1.5 million inmates, and 6.2 million people are in local jails, on parole or on probation. Of the 650,000 people who leave prison every year, two-thirds will commit a new crime within three years.
By reforming federal prisons, Congress has the opportunity to help give former inmates a second chance to become successful, contributing members of society....
This is one of those things that's been on the Internet for a while and for whatever reason is only now making its way to my eyeballs. But now that I've seen it, I can't look away.
When you watch, you'll likely see a reflection of yourself in it. You're either free and easy, dancing like nobody's watching, or you're the bird on the left, arms folded in a corner of the party hoping everyone leaves you alone.
So which cockatoo are you? The not-feeling-it bird on the left, or the I'm-all-in bird on the right?
When Jennifer Knowles helped her sons set up their first lemonade stand over the weekend, she thought it would be a lesson in entrepreneurship and charity.“The boys went online and they decided they wanted to help a child in another country less fortunate, and we found a place in Colorado Springs called Charity International, and they picked a five-year-old boy in Indonesia,” she said.
But they got an unexpected lesson too.
“Someone complained about our lemonade stand,” said Knowles.
Turns out, you need a permit to operate a lemonade stand in Denver similar to hot dog, peanut and sunflower seed vendors outside Coors Field.
The city says it’s about health and safety, but in the Knowles’ case, competition may also be in play.
Baku. 20 February. REPORT.AZ/ Unidentified persons fired Libyan prime minister Fayez al-Sarraj's convoy in Tripoli, two of al-Sarraj’s guards were reportedly injured in the attack, Report informs citing RIA Novosti.
The convoy that came under fire was carrying Prime Minister, State Council Head, and the commander of Presidential Guard. State of the prime minister not reported.
(AP) – Pennsylvania authorities say a man has died of injuries he suffered from lighting himself on fire in his yard. Firefighters in Latrobe were responding to a shed fire Saturday night when they discovered the man on fire nearby.
Fire Chief John Brasile says the 58-year-old man had left a suicide note on a door to his home, where he lived alone. He says the man was burned over about 80 percent of his body. The medical examiner says the man died Monday morning of thermal inhalation injuries, and ruled the death a suicide.
Subway sandwich and salad restaurant is going to reopen under new management next week as indicated by two signs posted on the business’s front door and right-side window facing the street at 64 Main Street on Monday Aug. 14. The company’s longtime location in town temporarily closed in the spring with signs saying it would reopen under new leadership in the future. The company, along with other fast-food chains like McDonald’s and Burger King have been remodeling their locations to update and modernize their looks. — Justin Stock photo
× Mark Carman: “If you’re a star guy…I don’t really want to see you hustling at all”
Recent injuries to Cubs catcher Willson Contreras and Nationals superstar Bryce Harper lead Mark Carman to conclude that star-caliber players should focus on playing “smart” rather than “hard” during the regular season, and maybe lay off the gas on the basepaths to avoid getting hurt. Do you always have to give 110% to be a star, or are you better serving your team by making sure you don’t get hurt?
When specialty designer Linda London mapped out the interiors of her client’s 18,000-square-foot, seven-bedroom contemporary home in Greenwich, Conn., she focused on two things: function and beauty.
“She is very organized and very stylish,” Ms. London said about her client, a mother and grandmother whose husband works in finance and who loves to entertain. Their weekend compound regularly hosts the entire extended family as well as many friends, and has a multitude of areas in which to congregate: terraces, the pool, the...
Image copyright Met Office Image caption The yellow weather warning covers most of southern parts of the UK - as well as most of Wales
Torrential rain has been forecast for Wales, prompting the Met Office to issue a yellow warning.
Officials say flooding of homes and businesses could "happen quickly" as a band of rain sweeps in from the south west.
As well as the rain, lightning, hail and strong winds are also predicted.
A Met Office spokesman said: "There is the potential for 30-40 mm of rain to fall in an hour and perhaps as much as 60-80 mm in 2-3 hours."
The weather warning covers most of Wales and is in place between 11:00 and 23:59 BST on Thursday.
Arsenal will face Swedish minnows Ostersunds managed by Englishman Graham Potter in the last 32 of the Europa League.
Atletico Madrid were drawn against Copenhagen while Borussia Dortmund were the first side out of the hat and will play Atalanta, who beat Everton home and away on their way to topping Group E.
Celtic face the tough proposition of a long-haul trip to Russia after Brendan Rodgers was drawn against Roberto Mancini's Zenit St Petersburg.
Elsewhere Lyon, the hosts of the final
The first legs will be played on 15 February, and the second legs will be played on 22 February 2018.
More to follow.
Arsenal will face Swedish minnows Ostersunds in the last 32 of the Europa League
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Injuries were reported on Monday morning following a crash between a Lee District school bus and an SUV on Buckingham Road in Fort Myers.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, no children were involved, however the bus driver and SUV driver were both injured and rushed to the hospital.
The highway patrol said the driver of the SUV suffered traumatic injuries.
The crash shut down Buckingham Road near Bird Road completely in both directions. As of 7:30 a.m., the scene was cleared and traffic began traveling in both directions.
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Guys, it might be time to skip the bachelor party. A new study by real estate site Zillow and wedding site The Knot says the average millennial male will spend a little more than $1,500 on a single weekend. That number includes travel, hotel and others things.Women spend about $400 less, averaging a little more than $1,100 per person.According to Zillow, if the average person attends nine parties in a lifetime, or three a year for three years, they will have spent up to 34 percent of the cash needed for a down payment on the median home.Bachelor and bachelorette parties are not the only expense associated with attending a wedding.Zillow's study says on average, bridesmaids and groomsmen spend an additional $1,154 for things like wedding day attire, a gift for the bride and groom, as well as travel and accommodations for the wedding day. Guests not in the bridal party still spend $888 on average to attend each wedding.
Armed with a new singer in Aussie novelist/poet Jessica Bell, synthpop outfit Keep Shelly in Athens are readying a new album suited just for the summer. Dubbed Philokalia, it’s due out September 29th via their own Athenian Aura Recordings.
Spanning eight tracks, it serves as the Greek group’s third to date and follows 2015’s Now I’m Ready. The album’s title comes from the name for a body of spiritual texts written between the 4th and 15th centuries, and its lead single, “Leave In Silence” seems to mirror that air of serenity.
Here, Bell’s voice floats weightlessly above a hazy yet tranquil mix of softly glowing synths and flickering percussion. Queue this one up for those humid August nights. Check it out below.
Philokalia Artwork:
Philokalia Tracklist:
01. Leave in Silence
02. Marionette
03. Game Over (Daniel’s Scene)
04. Seattle
05. Philokalia
06. We Want More
07. Dark Light
08. Believe
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- A store clerk was shot in Friday night in an attempted robbery in Cleveland, police say.
The 28-year-old man was shot in the leg by an unknown gunman at the Family Dollar in the 7400 block of Superior Avenue in the city's St. Clair -Superior neighborhood, Cleveland police said.
Police did not give the man's name or say if anything was taken.
No one has been arrested.
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Council is deeply concerned about an incident at Alpine Aqualand on Wednesday evening at approximately 5pm. The incident resulted in a male being arrested by police at the facility in relation to an alleged assault.
Council has spoken to the victim and their family and offered support. Council procedures cover incidents of this nature and pool crew acted swiftly once alerted to the incident.
This matter is now in the hands of the police and Council will assist fully with the ongoing investigation. It is paramount that our facilities are safe places.
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J. Paul Getty's refusal to pay a single, solitary cent to his grandson's captors has significant, unforeseen consequences in Italy.
Two seminarians for the Diocese of Davenport graduated recently from their pre-theology studies.
Ben Snyder of St. James Parish in Washington graduated from Con­ception Seminary College in Con­ception, Mo. He will begin major seminary instruction at St. Paul Seminary School of Divinity in St. Paul, Minn.
Dale Mallory of St. Anthony Parish in Knoxville graduated from St. Paul Seminary. He will continue major seminary studies at St. Paul’s.
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WAYNE, Mich. - A 17-year-old Inkster boy was arrested Wednesday for selling marijuana to students at the Tinkham Educational Center, police said.
Investigators said Rawn Emanuel Williams was selling cannabis-infused Fruity Pebbles to students at the school.
Williams was arraigned Friday on a charge of delivering and manufacturing marijuana. He's being held on $10,000 bail.
A probable cause conference is scheduled for May 1, and a preliminary examination is scheduled for May 8.
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× City of Thibodaux sets 10 p.m. curfew Saturday
THIBODAUX, La. — A curfew will be enforced in the city of Thibodaux from 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, until 7 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 8.
Residents are also asked to pick up all items in their yards that could get blown away by the hurricane-force winds expected Saturday night and Sunday morning when Nate makes landfall as a possible Category 1 hurricane.
Sandbags are available for Thibodaux residents at the Public Works building at 1219 Henry S. Thibodaux St.
Disabled residents who need sandbags delivered can call 985-446-7223.
This is the second curfew announced in the New Orleans metro area.
Orleans Parish has a curfew in place from 7 p.m. Saturday until the weather clears up Sunday.
JEFFERSON HILLS, Pa. (AP) - Cincinnati Bengals receiver Tyler Boyd was charged Thursday with owning a vape pen containing the active ingredient in marijuana that police say was found when his friend crashed the NFL player's car near Pittsburgh in July.
Jefferson Hills police say Boyd, a former star at the University of Pittsburgh, lent his car to a friend who crashed it about 3 a.m. on July 12. Boyd wasn't in the car.
But police say they found an open bottle of cognac, an unopened bottle of peach vodka, and two vape pens and several unopened vape cartridges containing THC.
Boyd's attorney, Daniel Konieczka (koh-NETCH'-kah) says there "might be some factual confusion" over who owned the vape items. But police say Boyd acknowledged owning one of the vape pens.
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Rarely do the movie studios give us big-budget science fiction as intelligent, scary and feverishly beautiful as “Annihilation,” Alex Garland’s entrancing thriller about an expedition into the unknown. These days, alas, a smart, imaginative concept, an excellent cast (led by Natalie Portman) and across-the-board enthusiastic reviews don’t necessarily translate into commercial success, which may help explain why the movie, released by Paramount to disappointing box-office numbers in the U.S., bypassed theaters and headed straight to Netflix queues in numerous other territories.
In the wake of the death of Chyna Thomas, sister of Isaiah Thomas, former Red Sox slugger David Ortiz sent his along his prayers and support to the Celtics star.
On Saturday, Thomas’ 22-year-old sister was killed in a car accident in Washington state. Ortiz tweeted out a message of support to Thomas:
Prayers up for my lil bro @Isaiah_Thomas … keep ur head up, all of Boston is behind u!! RIP Chyna. 🙏🏿 — David Ortiz (@davidortiz) April 16, 2017
Thomas, 28, is originally from Tacoma, approximately 15 miles from the site of the one-car accident. According to Celtics coach Brad Stevens, Thomas will try to play in Game One of the team’s playoff series against the Chicago Bulls.
Massachusetts Judge Consolidates 7 Uber Antitrust Suits
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 2:40 PM EDT) -- A Massachusetts federal judge on Thursday consolidated seven antitrust cases brought by nearly 300 Boston-area taxi companies accusing Uber Technologies Inc. of violating city taxi rules and attempting to build a monopoly by running a cheaper, unlicensed taxi service.
U.S. District Judge Nathaniel M. Gorton found that the cases all involve common questions of law and fact and that consolidating them all under the first-filed suit — Malden Transportation Inc. et al. v. Uber Technologies Inc. et al. — would be most efficient. The lawsuits will...
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A United Parcel Service driver who opened fire during a meeting with co-workers had filed a grievance that he was working excessive overtime.
UPS union official Joseph Cilia told The Associated Press that 38-year-old Jimmy Lam had filed the grievance in March and had requested that the package delivery company relieve him of working extra hours going forward.
Lam appeared to specifically go after the three drivers he killed before fatally shooting himself.
Officials late Wednesday confirmed 50-year-old Benson Louie, 56-year-old Wayne Chan, and 46-year-old Mike Lefiti were killed in the shooting.
Two other UPS employees were wounded, but Cilia said both were released from the hospital.
Comedian Ralphie May, who was born in Chattanooga, died Friday morning after suffering cardiac arrest. He was 45.
"Ralphie had been battling pneumonia and had cancelled a handful of dates over the last month in an effort to recover," his rep said in a statement to E! News.
The funny man is survived by his wife Lahna Turner and children April June May and August James May.
May's career took off after he appeared on the NBC reality competition show "Last Comic Standing."
He finished in second place during the show's the first season. Ralphie would later receive comedy specials on Comedy Central and Netflix.
Stay with WRCBtv.com for updates to this story.
My wife and I went to a “New Parent” class over the weekend and learned all sorts of stuff about raising a newborn. So being that I’m a first time parent (rookie) and U-Turn Laverne is a seasoned veteran, I quiz her on things I learned to see if she remembers from raising her 3 kids. Listen to see if she passed below.
Stock Market Sees Its Worst Weekly Performance In 2 Years The stock market took a big dive on Friday amid growing worries about inflation. The Dow Jones industrial average fell about 666 points, or 2.54 percent. The market saw its worst weekly performance in two years.
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A former treasurer of the Arlington Lions Club received a five-year deferred sentence after admitting to embezzling at least several thousand dollars from the organization. Mary E. Kerner pleaded guilty in Vermont Superior Court Bennington Criminal Division on Thursday to a felony count of embezzlement over $100.
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Warwickshire Police are searching for missing 13-year-old Leah Gilraine.
She was last seen in Beausale near Kenilworth at about noon on Saturday (March 17).
Leah is described as white, with long dark hair usually worn in a ponytail, about 5ft tall and of a medium build.
She was last seen wearing a black puffer-style jacket with a furry hood, dark green trainers and green leggings. She often likes to wear full makeup, including false eyelashes.
Insp Richard Thomas said: "Leah hasn't been seen since Saturday so of course we're all concerned for her safety and welfare.
"It's possible she's actually left Warwickshire and headed for a town or city in the wider West Midlands area, so we're asking people across the region to keep their eyes and ears open for her."
If you have seen Leah or know where she might be then you can call police on 101.
You can also call or text the charity Missing People (www.missingpeople.org.uk) on 116 000.
The below-than-expected growth is likely to delay the country's ambition to reach middle income status by 2020. However, according to Mr Patrick Mweheire, the chief executive officer Stanbic Bank Uganda, the next growth frontier for the country will be in the oil sector - especially the pre-production phase.
Start the conversation, or Read more at Daily Monitor.
Now that Nick Cannon has decided to quit his position as the host of America’s Got Talent, a lot of people are wondering who the new host could be and all eyes are on Ryan Seacrest.
The former American Idol host seems like a perfect choice now that the show is off the air and it would also reunite him with Simon Cowell, one of the original Idol judges who is now a judge on AGT.
TMZ caught up with Ryan and asked him if he would take the gig.
“First I’m hearing about that!” Ryan said when asked if he’s joining the show. “It’s a fantastic show. That show can be around forever. Simon created a hit.”
When asked to give a definitive yes or no on if he would accept the gig if he is offered it, Ryan declined to answer. Watch the video below!
The Department of Public Works is in the process of picking up trees and brush that originate from within the Town right of way only, which is either on or near the edge of a road.
The department will not be picking up trees and brush from residences even if it is placed within the right of way, according to Tiger Mann, director of Public Works.
Residents are directed to bring their brush and debris to the Town’s Transfer Station. Normal rates for disposal will apply.
If you have any questions, contact Public Works at 203-594-3054.
Will New Orleans elect its first woman mayor this year? Such a possibility looms larger than ever in the city's long history. Two of the three major candidates now in the race - former Municipal Court Judge Desiree M. Charbonnet and Councilmember LaToya Cantrell - are women.
Start the conversation, or Read more at The Advocate.
The still hazy links between the Trump administration and Russia grew clearer on Tuesday with the New York Times reporting that former campaign chairman Paul Manafort, along with other Trump associates and members of his presidential campaign, made repeated contact with Russian intelligence officials during the 2016 presidential campaign. American officials intercepted communications between Trump’s entourage and high-level intelligence officials as the U.S. was looking for evidence of Russian hacking and general meddling in the November election.
– Cathy Kelley previews tonight’s WWE RAW from Cleveland in this new video:
– WWE Shop has released new “The Scream Is Back” t-shirts for Paige. Remember to visit WWE Shop via this link to save on your purchases.
– Viral Pro Wrestling sent word that WWE Hall of Famers The Rock n’ Roll Express captured the VPW Tag Team Titles from The Monster Squad at a weekend event in Georgia. Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson will return to the promotion on April 14th, 2018 for their first title defense. Below is a photo of the champs:
BARRE, Mass. -- Police say a former employee of a Massachusetts pizza parlor went to the restaurant wearing a mask and brandishing a fake gun in an attempt to rob it. He was tackled by workers and customers and held until officers arrived.
When his mask was ripped off, the employees of Northeast Pizza in Barre realized he used to work there.
Police say Sean Coulson went to Northeast Pizza on Tuesday, jumped over the counter and grabbed a bag of cash. Coulson allegedly hit an employee with the end of his gun, reports CBS Boston. The employee suffered minor injuries.
Surveillance video shows three people wrestling Coulson to the floor.
CBS Boston
Employee Trevor Kosla says at first he was frozen, but then realized his friend was in danger, so he fought back.
Coulson faces several charges including armed robbery. He was held pending a dangerousness hearing on Monday.
Police said Coulson may have previously been a manager at the shop, the station reports.
Coulson told police he was just playing a joke.
At least 700 families have been displaced from their homes in Jalle County, Jonglei, following an attack in the area on Christmas Day.
Eight people were killed during the incident, and the attackers were identified as a group of cattle raiders from a neighboring state.
Area MP Kuol Bol says some of the victims have fled to Bor town, while others ran to northern part of the county for safety.
Hon Bol urged humanitarian agencies to provide lifesaving assistance to those who have been displaced from their homes.
The displaced need food, medical supplies and non-food items.
Drifty is so excited about all the snow in T2-R9, that he was up all night writing a new song. And of course he’s fully prepared to share the song with the Morning Show boys. Drifty Twitchell joins Bobby and The Shark every Thursday and Friday on the Rock N’ Roll Morning Show.
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Erie police are investigating a late Friday evening shooting on the city's east side that left one man injured. Erie police say just before midnight a 29 year old man was shot near the 2200 block of Buffalo Road.
The victim was shot at his left ankle and transported to UPMC Hamot, with non-life threatening injuries.
Erie police tell us that the victim says he was running down the street when he was shot, however police say the need to investigate further.
At this time, police do not have a description of the shooter.
Fulmer did not allow a hit while walking three and striking out four over four scoreless innings in Monday's start against the Diamondbacks.
Fulmer's nightmarish spring training took a pleasant turn Monday, which may have saved his spot in the White Sox's rotation. After he posted an unsightly 18.90 ERA over his first four starts, manager Rick Renteria expressed confidence in Fulmer, and the young right-hander delivered his best outing this spring. He'll get one more starting opportunity to prove he should head north to Chicago instead of east to Triple-A Charlotte.
THE Met Office has issued a yellow warning of ice for West Berkshire this evening and tomorrow morning.
It is in place for 14 hours - from 7pm on Monday until 9am on Wednesday.
Yellow means "be aware".
On the Met Office website, it says: "Ice is likely to form on some untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths. This increases the risk of accidents, as well as injuries from slips and falls.
The Chief Forecaster's assessment adds: "After a clear start in many areas with the temperature falling below freezing through Monday evening, it will turn cloudier from the north, with the possibility of some wintry showers in places.
"The temperature may come back above freezing in some places for a time, but will fall below again where the cloud breaks.
"Therefore, ice is likely to form where untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths are left wet after snow melts during the day, or partly melted snow refreezes, and where wintry showers occur overnight."
March 30 Quotient Ltd
* Quotient reports continued positive MosaiQ™ performance evaluation results
* Quotient Ltd says manufacturing of microarrays for European field trials planned to commence in early April
* Quotient Ltd says completion of European field trials expected in mid 2017
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The New York Police Department is investigating an explosion at the Port Authority Bus Terminal early Monday. The NYPD and the New York City Fire Department have been dispatched to the scene.
Some kind of explosive device detonated at the A/C/E Port Authority subway stop around 7:30 a.m. Monday, a spokesperson for the NYPD says. The Port Authority has been evacuated. All subways that typically stop there are bypassing the station.
One suspect is in custody, according to an NYPD spokesperson. At least one person sustained non-life threatening injuries, the spokesperson said.
The Port Authority is a major transportation hub for New York City residents and visitors near Times Square.
This is a developing situation, check back for updates.
National Director of Public Prosecutions Shaun Abrahams has extended President Jacob Zuma’s deadline to explain why he should not face corruption charges.
Zuma now has until January 31 to make a submission to Abrahams on why the case against him should be dropped.
His initial deadline had been November 30, but the president requested more time to consult his lawyers.
Abrahams has to decide whether or not to pursue 783 charges against Zuma.
Karachi: Tech giant Google featured a doodle on its homepage to celebrate 70th Independence Day of Pakistan today (Monday).
Last year also, Google dedicated its doodle, inspired by the Lahore Fort, locally known as the Shahi Qila, a historical site build in the Mughal Era.
The giant search engine has also celebrated the birthdays of legendary musician Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’s and philanthropist Abdul Sattar Edhi with its doodle.
Google paid rich tribute to Pakistan’s most prominent and prolific artist Syed Sadequain Ahmed Naqvi with doodle on his 87th birthday.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- The Minnesota Vikings have finalized their trade with the Denver Broncos to acquire quarterback Trevor Siemian, to be their backup to free agent prize Kirk Cousins.
The Vikings announced the deal, which was agreed to last week, on Monday. According to the NFL transaction wire, the Vikings sent a 2019 fifth-round draft pick to the Broncos for Siemian and a seventh-round choice this year.
Siemian was a seventh-round selection by the Broncos. He started 24 games over the past two seasons, going 13-11 for the Broncos. For his career, Siemian has 30 touchdowns and 24 interceptions with a 59.3 percent completion rate.
The Vikings signed Cousins to a three-year, $84 million fully guaranteed contract last week.
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Indian ADRs ended higher on Monday. In the banking space, ICICI Bank was up 0.83 percent at USD 9.71 and HDFC Bank rose 1.44 percent at USD 96.98.
In the IT space, Infosys gained 1.15 percent at USD 15.86 and Wipro added 2.29 percent at USD 5.36.
In the other sectors, Tata Motors advanced 0.82 percent at USD 31.84 and Dr Reddy's Laboratories rose 1.02 percent at USD 34.58.
The Harris County (Texas) Bomb Squad is responding to a report of a suspicious box with a blinking light Monday night.
Pct. 1 deputies securing scene near 11300 of Royal Village St. at 2600 Royal Blue. Citizen called in suspicious box w/blinking light in nearby park. Harris County SO Bomb Squad en route. Surrounding homes evacuated. pic.twitter.com/IjT2MiB0QQ — Harris County Pct. 1 (@Pct1Constable) March 20, 2018
The incident comes amid heightened fears due to a series of explosions in Austin.
The box was reported around 9:20 p.m. local time and is located near Mt. Royal Village in norther Harris County.
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BOSTON (AP) - Massachusetts could be moving quickly to outlaw so-called “bump stock” devices apparently used by the Las Vegas shooter.
Democratic and Republican lawmakers have both filed bills to ban the devices. Republican Gov. Charlie Baker said he supports a ban.
The devices fit over the stock and grip of a semi-automatic rifle and allow the weapon to fire continuously, some 400 to 800 rounds in a single minute.
State Rep. David Linsky, a Natick Democrat, has filed legislation that would outlaw any devices that increase the rate of discharge of a weapon and ban the sale of large capacity feeding devices.
Republican Senate Leader Bruce Tarr of Gloucester has sponsored a bill that would prohibit devices that effectively turn rifles and shotguns into weapons with firing capabilities similar to machine guns.
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Loyalty to the Resistance Bloc MP Hasan Fadlallah Monday said that there are "foreign forces" that work "day and night" to cause sectarian strife in Lebanon, the state-run National News Agency reported.
The Hezbollah MP said that the electoral law is of utmost importance, because Parliament is "the mother of all authority" in Lebanon.
The Hezbollah MP reiterated the party's support for an electoral law based on full proportionality.
President Michel Aoun last Wednesday postponed a controversial parliamentary extension session that had been scheduled for April 13, preventing lawmakers from extending their term by one year and possibly defusing tensions ahead of planned protests.
Key political blocs in Lebanon last week scrambled to reach a last minute agreement on the country's electoral law to prevent any escalation in Lebanon over the controversial Parliament extension endeavor.
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The Army Corps of Engineers says it likely will take until April to finish court-ordered additional environmental study of the Dakota Access pipeline.
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The agency had anticipated completing the task this year. But attorneys say in court documents filed Friday that it will take longer than expected to get needed information from Texas-based pipeline developer Energy Transfer Partners and at least one American Indian tribe.
The $3.8 billion pipeline began carrying oil from North Dakota to Illinois on June 1. But four Sioux tribes are still challenging it in court because they fear a leak could contaminate their water supply.
U.S. District Judge James Boasberg ruled in June that more environmental review was necessary. He's considering shutting down the pipeline while that's done, but it isn't known when he'll rule.
March 30 At&T Inc:
* Selected by FirstNet to build and manage America's first nationwide public safety broadband network dedicated to first responders
* FirstNet will provide 20 MHz of high-value, telecommunications spectrum and success-based payments of $6.5 billion over next five years
* Network buildout will begin later this year
* AT&T will spend about $40 billion over life of contract to build, deploy, operate and maintain network
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Russia has hit back, expelling 23 British diplomats, as tensions rise over the nerve agent attack on a former spy and his daughter.
Gov. Rick Snyder, Lt. Gov. Brian Calley, legislative leaders and others announce the commitment of $50 million in state funding to help build a second large lock at Sault St. Marie, Mich., on Wednesday, May 30, 2018, at the Detroit Regional Chamber's Mackinac Policy Conference on Mackinac Island, Mich. State officials are hopeful that by pledging the money, it will help persuade the federal government to fund the proposed project. David Eggert AP Photo
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Lionsgate TV is looking to turn Wednesday Martin's memoir Primates of Park Avenue into a scripted comedy.
The studio is teaming with the author to develop a half-hour comedy based on her 2016 New York Times best-seller from Simon & Schuster. A network is not yet attached.
Published by Simon & Schuster, Martin will co-write the pilot and exec produce the comedy alongside Anonymous Content's Nicole Clemens, Stacy Cramer (Burlesque) and Heather Lieberman (Cruel Intentions).
Like the book, the potential TV series follows anthropologist Martin, who when she first arrives on New York City's Upper East Side, is utterly out of place with the glamorous, sharp-elbowed mommies around her. As a last resort to fit in, she begins "studying" the new tribe's mating and migration patterns, child rearing practices, and magical purifying rituals. Turns out these primates are more complex than she expected.
Martin is repped by Anonymous Content, Inkwell and Frankfurt Kurnit. Cramer and Lieberman are with Ziffren Brittenham.
Soldiers with the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force practice assault amphibious vehicle recovery in calm waters during Exercise Iron First 2017 aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb 13. The U.S. Marines taught the Japanese soldiers not only how to operate the AAVs but also AAV techniques and tactics. Iron Fist is an annual, bilateral training exercise where U.S. and Japanese service members train together and share techniques, tactics and procedure to improve their combined operational capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alvin Pujols/ Released)
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In 1782, a merchant built a house that straddled the US/Canadian border where the towns of Beebe Plain, Vermont, and Stanstead, Quebec, met. His idea was to sell goods to both Americans and Canadians, so there are entrances on both sides of the building.
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Hopes of a resolution to Italy’s political crisis calm nerves, but investors remain cautious over Spain and US tariffs on EU
FILE - In this Jan.. 6, 2009, file photo, Golden Globe statuettes are displayed during a news conference in Beverly Hills, Calif. Nominations for the 75th annual Golden Globes will be announced on Monday, Dec. 11, 2017. Matt Sayles, File AP Photo
Teraco Data Environments plans to invest about R1bn as Africa’s largest data-centre operator expands infrastructure to meet rising demand.
The closely held business will have spent R4.5bn on building data-services centres in SA when the current investment cycle ends in 2019, chief financial officer Jan Hnizdo said in an interview on Tuesday. Funding has come from a debt facility provided by Barclays Africa Group, now known as Absa, which is lending as much as R1.8bn.
Teraco is investing to meet higher demand for data services in Africa as internet access improves and businesses adopt cloud-based technology. Internet giants, such as Netflix and Facebook are looking to reach more remote parts of the continent, while Amazon’s Web Services and Microsoft’s Azure need data storage.
Teraco’s operations in Johannesburg are used by more than 200 African telecommunications providers and are able to provide 12,000 interconnections.
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THE report on the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) systems glitch that caused the double-posting of certain transactions is now being prepared by the central bank Supervision and Examination Sector.
“I haven’t seen the report yet, but it is being prepared by the examination sector,” outgoing Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Amando Tetangco Jr. told reporters on Wednesday.
On June 7, BPI deactivated its online network and automated teller machines (ATMs) for two days to rectify an internal error that double-posted transactions made between April 27 and May 2.
The country’s oldest and third largest bank has more than 800 branches and 3,000 automated teller machines nationwide.
The bank had assured clients it was not hacked.
Incoming Governor Nestor Espenilla Jr. said the BSP will investigate what happened. Espenilla is also the current deputy governor in charge of overseeing BSP-supervised financial institutions like BPI.
Carroo is slated to undergo minor knee surgery but the receiver should be back in time for training camp in July, Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald reports.
It doesn't sound like Carroo is dealing with anything serious, but he's all but guaranteed to miss next week's mini-camp -- which only delays his entrance into the competition at wide receiver. With incumbents DeVante Parker, Kenny Stills and Jakeem Grant joined this offseason by free-agent acquisitions Albert Wilson and Danny Amendola, Carroo likely needs to hold off a slew of other depth-caliber wideouts for a single roster spot in Miami.
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It's not too late to pull off the party of the summer! Event planner Nicole Marie Pittmon has some great ideas to take your backyard celebration to the next level.
You can find her online a nicolemarie.events
You may not think spaghetti hoops count as one of your 5 a day - but they do!
Tomatoes make up 41 percent of the meal, so a small can will get your portion in.
But dietitian Orla Walsh says fresh tomatoes are a much healthier option: 'Are they the worst thing? No. But they shouldn't be included in your everyday diet. Everyone needs to make sure that their meals are as colourful as possible and have one or two portions of fruit and vegetables.
There's a new guideline in The Sun today which shows you surprising ways you can get your daily fruit and veg intake.
Homemade hummus counts as one, so do ice pops made with fresh fruit juice, veggie pizza and apple crumble!
With Independence Day today, the Jets’ social media team went around and asked some players what their 4th of July traditions were.
Backup linebacker Brandon Copeland actually celebrates on July 2, his birthday. By the time the holiday rolls around, he usually likes to relax. Tight end Eric Tomlinson, meanwhile enjoys a trip to his wife’s lake house. Similarly, fellow tight end Jordan Leggett enjoys going to the beach, grilling and watching some fireworks.
Fireworks were a common theme among those asked, but the Jets need not worry about explosive injuries. Starting nose tackle Steve McLendon has somebody set the fireworks off for him, as does defensive end Leonard Williams. Both made it a point to say that they don’t shoot them off themselves.
That’s good news for Gang Green this 4th of July.
March 31 Tianjin Motor Dies Co., Ltd.:
* Says it plans to use 24 million yuan to set up investment JV in Tianjin, with three partners
* Says the new JV to be capitalized at 50 million yuan and the co to hold 48 percent stake in it
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PITTSBURGH (KDKA/AP) – Jury deliberations resumed in a civil rights lawsuit filed by a black motorist paralyzed by a white Pittsburgh police officer during a traffic stop nearly five years ago.
Friday morning, the jury indicated they were deadlocked. However, a judge has told the jury to go back and try again.
Twenty-four-year-old Leon Ford is suing Officers David Derbish and Andrew Miller for the November 2012 traffic stop where Derbish shot Ford five times.
Ford says the officers acted aggressively because they thought he was a gang member with a similar name, age and appearance.
The officers maintain Derbish fired because Ford was resisting and tried to drive off as he and Derbish struggled inside the vehicle.
Ford says the car was inadvertently knocked into gear.
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The Blackfoot Community Players (BCP) have cancelled the rest of the 2017 season due to the renovations the historic Nuart is about to undergo. Recently the board received a grant from the Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency (BURA) to help with the renovations.
The play "Over the River and Through the Woods," which was set to be performed in April is cancelled, as well as "Luck and Coincidences," which was set for May.
To read more of this story pick up a copy of Wednesday's edition of The Morning News.
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SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Springfield police are investigating a shooting that happened Sunday night in the city’s McKnight neighborhood.
According to Springfield Police Department spokesman Ryan Walsh, a shot spotter activation had alerted police to the area of Eastern Avenue and Union Street around 8:25 p.m.
Walsh said a 31-year-old man was found with a gunshot wound to the leg inside a Florida Street apartment.
Springfield police are continuing to look into what led up to the shooting, but Walsh says the incident was not random. Walsh also said the victim’s account of the shooting conflicts with evidence Springfield police have gathered so far.
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April 20 Au Financiers India Ltd
* Says converted itself from NBFC to a small finance bank (SFB) changing its name to AU Small Finance Bank Source text - (Au Financiers India Limited has converted itself from a Non-Banking Finance Company (NBFC) to a Small Finance Bank (SFB) changing its name to AU Small Finance Bank ("AU") and has commenced operations. RBI has notified (vide its notification dated 19th April, 2017) the commencement of operations by AU) Further company coverage:
Coming to Minot! The annual Mass for God's Children will be held Wednesday, Nov 8, at 7 p.m. at St. John the Apostle in Minot. Bishop Kagan will offer this Mass for all those who lost a child in the womb or during childhood. Please register at bismarckdiocese.com/godschildren to have your child's name in the program and to process a flower to Mary prior to Mass. All are invited to attend!
FREETOWN, Sierra Leone (AP) — A morgue official in Sierra Leone’s capital says more than 200 bodies have been brought in following heavy flooding and mudslides.
Sinneh Kamara, a coroner technician at the Connaught Hospital mortuary, told the national broadcaster early Monday that the number of corpses brought in has overwhelmed the facility.
He told the Sierra Leone National Broadcasting Corp. that bodies were on the floor of the morgue. Kamara also called on the health department to deploy more ambulances, saying his mortuary only has four.
Footage on television showed family members digging through mud in a desperate bid to free their loved ones.
Many of the impoverished areas of Sierra Leone’s capital are close to sea level and have poor drainage systems, exacerbating flooding during this West African country’s rainy season.
The kick off to the 2017 Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run has begun.
The Run with the Law 5k race is set for Sunday, May 7, at 9 a.m., starting at New Canaan High School, navigating Waveny Park and finishing at NCHS.
Registration is $25 before the event, and can be accomplished at https://register.chronotrack.com/r/29218. The cost increases to $30 on race day, and is $15 for youths 15 and younger. Race day registration will begin at 8 a.m. on May 7 at the flagpole at New Canaan High School, 11 Farm Road.
New Canaan Police have set a department goal of raising $2,500 for the Special Olympics this year and are asking for help. All of the proceeds benefit the Connecticut Special Olympics, which helps the athletes achieve their dreams and goals.
For further information please contact Officer Bentley or Officer Patten.
Survivors include one son, Shane Carver of Montrose; one daughter, Jenna Rogers of Beatty, Nevada; and one sister, Janelle Simon-Quick of Lexington, Kentucky. Memorial contributions to The Center for Spiritual Living, 658 Howard St., Delta 81416; or to the Montrose Animal Shelter, 3383 N. Townsend Ave., Montrose 81401.
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Egyptologists should focus on deciphering inscriptions and dating artifacts, but for Wafaa El Saddik, her work also involved fending off corrupt officials and protecting relics from the criminals that mingled with protesters in Tahrir Square. As the first female director of Cairo’s Egyptian Museum, a storehouse of ancient treasures, she had to face workers who grumbled under the supervision of a woman andâ€”during the post-revolution regime of the Muslim Brotherhoodâ€”the probable rollback of civil rights for women. Protecting Pharaoh’s Treasures is an unusual memoir by an insider who witnessed the corruption of the Mubarak era and the uncertainty that followed. Despite many bitter notes, she sustains herself with hope for her nation’s future and love of its past.
YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 3, ARMENPRESS. Former midfielder of Armenia’s national football team Robert Arzumanyan is training in FC Banants – the Premier League Yerevan club, the club told ARMENPRESS.
No other details have been disclosed yet.
Until now Arzumanyan was training in FC Alashkert – the current champion of Armenia.
As part of the Armenian national team, Arzumanyan had 74 appearances, scoring 5 goals.
The midfielder’s last club was FC Shakhter Karagandy.
In the brilliant animation “Shock Therapy” by The Bat Collective, a very nervous man named Jim decided he had enough of being debilitated by his fears and decided to confront them head on by literally living with them. For the first week or so, Jim was a jumpy mess, but as time went on Jim found himself growing more comfortable with each of his fears and even asserting himself at times. Unfortunately for Jim, the date for which he had overcome yet another phobia, wasn’t so pleased to see every single one of Jim’s fears fully on display.
Jim is afraid of everything. In order to face his fears, Jim will bring everything he is afraid of into his house. It doesn’t quite work out as expected….
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Text 2017 ADV 229054—Christina Motyka vs Cuyahoga County Prosecuting Attorney, et al. Petition to determine heirs filed. V. C. Nagy, atty.
Aug 11 (Reuters) - Bengal Energy Ltd-
* Bengal Energy announces fiscal 2018 first quarter results
* Q1 revenue c$2.3 million
* Revenues in Q1 fiscal 2018 were 7% lower than fiscal q1 2017 due to 14% decrease production volumes
* Bengal energy ltd - production in current quarter averaged 369 barrels of oil equivalent per day ("boepd"), a 4% increase and 14% decrease from previous quarter
* Qtrly FFO per share $0.02
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BUDAPEST Hungary will cooperate with Iran on setting up a small nuclear reactor for scientific-educational purposes, Prime Minister Viktor Orban's chief of staff told a news conference on Thursday.
Janos Lazar said in response to a question that the cooperation will be within the framework of an agreement between Iran, the EU and the United States. He said the cooperation had been agreed during a visit by Orban to Iran in 2015.
"When the Prime Minister was there, we undertook to take part in jointly creating a mini nuclear plant with educational, scientific purposes, and now this agreement will be implemented," Lazar said.
(Reporting by Krisztina Than and Sandor Peto; Editing by Hugh Lawson)
KAABOO Del Mar returns September 15-17 and ENERGY 103.7 is hooking you up chances to win tickets to the ultimate “mix-perience” featuring live music, art, comedy, fine cuisine, and indulgent amenities.
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The stock market closed sharply lower, extending a weeklong slide, as the Dow Jones industrial average plunged more than 600 points.
Stocks ended their worst week in two years Friday, and the Dow’s drop was its biggest in percentage terms since June 2016.
Several giant U.S. companies dropped after reporting weak earnings, including Exxon Mobil and Alphabet. Apple and Chevron also fell.
Bond yields rose sharply after the government reported the fastest wage growth in eight years, stoking fears of inflation.
The Dow fell 665 points, or 2.5 percent, to 25,520.
The Standard & Poor’s 500 index dropped 59 points, or 2.1 percent, to 2,762. The S&P is down almost 4 percent since hitting a record high a week ago.
The Nasdaq fell 144 points, or 2 percent, to 7,240.
SB 1070 allowed officers in Arizona to arrest a person without a warrant if they believed the person had committed an offense that could lead to deportation. The law made it a crime for people in the country illegally to seek work, and required police to check the immigration status of people they suspect are in the country illegally when they are stopped for other reasons.
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A suspect is behind bars after a robbery at a Henderson motel.
The robbery happened just after midnight Sunday morning at the Holiday Motel in the 1700 block of S. Green St.
Police say 40-year-old Matthew Clark, of Corydon, and another man, both armed with handguns, went into a room at the motel and demanded money from two victims.
The victims told police that the men took a small amount of money, left, and then Clark came back later and threatened them with a knife.
Police say officers saw the vehicle the victims described early Monday morning near the Clay and S. Green St.
Clark was arrested on a robbery charge and taken to jail on a robbery charge.
Police are still investigating. Anyone with information about the robbery or the other suspect is asked to contact HPD at 270-831-1295 or Crime Stoppers at 270-831-1111.
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One out of every five people older than 65 has been victimized by a financial swindle, according to the Investor Protection Trust. One recent study estimated that older Americans are defrauded out of nearly $3 billion each year.
Forum speakers and groups include Rothman; Clay County Sheriff Bill Bergquist; Julie Marxen, city of Moorhead Senior Connections and Valley TRIAD; Gary Johnson, Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota; AARP of Minnesota; and the Minnesota Elder Justice Center.
Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante said Wednesday that transparency is the most important issue when it comes to contracts between event organizers and the Société du Parc Jean-Drapeau.
For weeks, Plante has been demanding that details of the contract between private promoter Evenko and the Société du Parc Jean-Drapeau, the group that runs the park, be made public.
It was revealed Tuesday that over the last three years, Evenko paid $2.8 million to hold its events in the park.
The contract runs through 2020.
Plante said she anticipates the cost of renting the park will go up after 2020.
"The rent will increase because of our huge investment," she said.
The park has been under construction to develop a 65,000-seat amphitheatre. The project is expected to cost $73.4 million, more than half of which is coming from the city.
The new site is expected to open in the summer of 2019.
Police are growing concerned for a missing student visiting Brighton for the weekend.
According to Sussex Police, Bristol University student Sofia Fareed had come down to the city with friends by coach and had stayed in a local hostel on Sunday night (April 16).
Sophia Fareed, pic by Sussex Police
The 19-year-old was last seen by friends in the late morning on Monday (April 17), police added.
Sofia is Asian, five foot four, very long black hair with some dreadlocks and was last seen wearing a green cardigan, baggy multi-coloured patchwork trousers and carrying a green canvas bag, according to police.
Police believe she is still in Brighton and would like to ensure she is safe and well.
Anybody who knows her whereabouts is asked to contact police with relevant information on 101 or online https://sussex.police.uk/contact-us/response-to-appeal/ and quote serial 314 of 17/04.
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We’d be remiss in not reminding you to check out The Eagle Huntress, a breathtaking documentary about a 13-year-old girl training to become the first female of her Kazakh family to become an eagle hunter; along with cheering along for the protagonist, you’ll be blown away by the incredible cinematography of the Mongolian setting. You’ve only got until this Thursday to see it on the big screen at St. Anthony Main, so tonight’s as good as any. 1 PM & 5 PM. $6. —Curt Stanski
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CHICAGO (AP) - The trial is underway of a former Boston Celtics basketball player accused of receiving guns there were stolen off a freight train in Chicago.
Forty-three-year-old Nate Driggers looked on Monday during opening statements. A prosecutor held up one of the guns and told jurors Driggers dealt in stolen goods.
The theft of around 100 new handguns, valued at $50,000, occurred on April 12, 2015 at a South Side rail yard. Prosecutors say the thieves were street gan members and delivered 30 guns to Driggers the same day.
A defense lawyer said the government's main witnesses are the thieves themselves who have reason to lie in hopes of reduced sentences.
Driggers' career in the NBA was brief. He played in about a dozen games for the Celtics in the 1996-97 season.
Fishermen will protest today against the prepared 60-day ban on catching white clam, reported BGNES.
Discontent is dictated by the fact that the restrictions have not been agreed with the fishing associations and the fishermen themselves, NovaTV said.
The peaceful protest will include owners of fishing boats, processors, buyers, workers, and fishermen from all over the Black Sea coast.
BEIJING (AP) — A U.S. business group says American companies in China are uneasy about Washington's threat of export and investment controls in a trade dispute with Beijing but see them as a possible way to achieve fairer operating conditions.
William Zarit, chairman of the American Chamber of Commerce in China, said Wednesday that companies hope Beijing can be persuaded to ease curbs on investment and business activity.
Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross is due in Beijing on Saturday after the White House renewed its threat of 25 percent tariffs on $50 billion of Chinese goods. Washington proposed curbs on Chinese investment and purchases of high-tech goods.
Zarit said companies don't favor investment and export restrictions but want equal treatment "and this seems to be one of the ways to do that."
NEW YORK, June 14 (Reuters) - Wall Street´s top banks pulled forward their expectations for the Federal Reserve to announce when it will begin reducing its $4.5 trillion bond portfolio to as early September after the central bank offered more details on the plan on Wednesday, a Reuters poll showed.
They also see Fed policymakers raising the bank´s key overnight borrowing rate one more time by the end of 2017 and three times in 2018 despite growing concerns that inflation would fall short of their 2 percent goal in the foreseeable future, according to the poll.
(Reporting by Saqib Ahmed, Karen Brettell, Sinead Carew, Richard Leong, Chuck Mikolajczak, Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss and Caroline Valetkevitch; Editing by Meredith Mazzilli)
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Brantley went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and two RBI in Monday's 3-1 win over the Twins.
It was Brantley's second home run of the season, and the outfielder is now slashing .268/.348/.463 with four runs, eight RBI and two stolen bases in 46 plate appearances. The Tribe is keeping him rested by sitting him against select left-handed pitchers after he played in just 11 games in 2016 due to a shoulder injury. The good news is that the 29-year-old lefty looks fully healthy, and he should provide solid numbers across the board for fantasy owners that took the plunge on him. After all, he's just three years removed from a .327-20-97 season.
STAVANGER, Norway (AP) - A senior minister in the Norwegian Government resigned Tuesday for writing a Facebook post claiming the opposition Labor Party was more interested in protecting the rights of terrorists than protecting the Norwegian people.
The comment by Justice Minister, Sylvi Listhaug, touched a raw nerve in a country still tormented by memories of the July, 2011 attack by far-right terrorist, Anders Behring Breivik. Breivik opened fire on the annual summer camp of the left-wing Labor Party's youth wing on their holiday camp on Utoya Island, killing 69 people, mostly teenagers.
With opposition parties against her, Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg faced the prospect of either dissolving the Conservative-led coalition or sacking Listhaug, who published the post earlier this month. She subsequently deleted the post and apologized.
NEW YORK >> Producers of the Broadway show “Groundhog Day” said the musical will open Monday night with star Andy Karl once again leading the cast despite having to miss the previous show after tweaking his knee.
Karl hurt himself during a preview performance Friday, forcing the cancellation of Saturday’s matinee. An understudy filled in for him at the Friday-night performance. The show, at the August Wilson Theatre, doesn’t run on Sundays.
“Groundhog Day” is based on the much-loved 1993 movie about a jaded weatherman forced to live the same day over, with Karl starring in the Bill Murray role of Phil Connors, a part Karl originated in London and won an Olivier Award as best actor in a musical.
From Franklin D. Roosevelt to Thelma and Louise, the 1940s gave us some of our favorite political and social figures — and, in some cases, many of our favorite classic names. For expecting parents seeking something timeless but not boring (or popular enough to rank in the top 10 most popular list year after year), look no further than the decade of film noir, World War II, and swing music.
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South Carolina State University is marking the 49th anniversary of the shooting deaths of three students during a protest Wednesday. The Orangeburg Massacre happened Feb. 8, 1968, when state troopers fired into a crowd of demonstrators during a tense protest over a segregated bowling alley in Orangeburg.
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Cape Town: South Africa's Kagiso Rabada has sensationally won his appeal against a two-Test suspension, confirming his availability for the rest of the series against Australia.
The 22-year-old fronted a six-hour hearing by video conference on Monday in a desperate bid to have the ban lifted.
He's back: Kagiso Rabada (centre) will line up against Australia at Newlands on Thursday. Photo: AP
Judicial commissioner Michael Heron QC of New Zealand had 48 hours to come to a decision but took less than 16 hours to arrive at his verdict.
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GLOBAL RESEARCH – Israeli planes have been reported spraying herbicides over land inside the Gaza Strip on four occasions in 2017, including twice in the last two days (…) This year marks a decade since the start of Israel’s siege on the Gaza Strip. Israel controls Gaza’s airspace and territorial waters, as well as all of its land crossings save for Rafah, which is controlled by Egypt and closed on all but the rarest of occasions. Gaza’s exports and imports are also controlled by Israel, as is the movement of people — residents and otherwise — in and out of the enclave. CONTINUE READING Share this: Facebook
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Ready for the biggest Independence Day Celebration?Before heading out to CITGO Freedom Over Texas, make sure you know the rules.Here are the rules and regulations:You can also bring umbrellas under 4-feet in diameter.People are not allowed to record live concerts. Any equipment used to record the concerts will be confiscated. Smoking is prohibited, and people cannot bring pets, unless they are seeing and assistance dogs.If you want to a grab a snack at the festival, make sure to bring cash. However, some food vendors may accept credit cards. Beverage purchases are cash or credit cards, and ATMs are available in the park.
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Former University of Cincinnati officer Ray Tensing is charged with murder in the July 2015 in the shooting death of Sam DuBose. His retrial started on June 8.
Jurors heard from a drug analyst, firearms expert and coroner in Day 5 of his retrial Tuesday.
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Vantage Oak Park is a 20-story, 270-unit contemporary high-rise completed in 2016 at 150 Forest Ave in downtown Oak Park. Vantage has a mix of studio, 1-bedroom, 1-bedroom plus den, 2-bedroom, 2-bath, and 2-bedroom, 2-bath plus den apartments.
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Poisonous Scorpions, Spiders Found In Pet Store BathroomA box of scorpions and spiders labeled “poisonous” was abandoned in a pet store bathroom.
Man Charged With Cyberstalking Ex-Roommate Also Tied To Waltham School ThreatsA Newton man has been arrested on federal charges of conducting a cyberstalking campaign for more than a year against his ex-roommate and people who know her.
Man Whose Kin Died Mysteriously Is Trying To Hire LawyerA man suspected of killing his millionaire grandfather is trying to raise money to hire a lawyer to fight his family's attempt to block him from an inheritance.
Massachusetts To Sue Trump Over Contraception Rules RollbackMassachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey said she's suing the Trump administration for allowing more employers to opt out of providing birth control coverage by claiming religious or moral objections.
The Pacers are down 0-2 to the Cavs, but Thad Young says they’ve been close each game and it won’t take a lot to turn things around.
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BUCKHANNON, W.Va. — Upshur County will soon see a large influx in people as pipeliners and contractors head to the area to begin construction work on the 600-mile Atlantic Coast Pipeline, officials said.
Mike Cozad, ACP community liaison, provided the Upshur County Commission an update on the project during the most recent commission meeting.
Cozad said the ACP received a Notice to Proceed from FERC, and has “full blown” authority to begin construction work in West Virginia in areas where trees have been cleared.
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General Curtis E. LeMay, Air Force Chief of Staff, was not happy. First line U.S. fighters had been in South East Asia in small numbers since 1960.
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DETROIT - Tom Izzo has dealt with devastating March losses in the past. But never one quite like this.There has been emotion tied up in all of his NCAA Tournament losses, and sometimes tears. But n...
ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkish media reports say that authorities believe that the Islamic State group is behind the attack on a popular Istanbul nightclub during New Year’s celebrations.
Hurriyet and Karar newspaper reports Monday cited unnamed security officials saying that authorities have determined that the gunman who killed 39 people comes from a Central Asian nation and is believed to be either from Uzbekistan or Kyrgyzstan.
Police had also established similarities with the high-casualty attack at Ataturk Airport in June and was investigating whether the same IS cell carried out both attacks.
The gunman, who is still at large, killed a policeman and another man outside the Reina club in the early hours of 2017 before firing at people partying inside.
Nearly two-thirds of the dead were foreigners, many from the Middle East.
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Police did not say how long the closure will last (Source: KSLA News 12)
Police are blocking Youree Drive near A.C. Steere (Source: KSLA News 12)
A section of Youree Drive near Atlantic Avenue is closed due to a gas leak. The closure is affecting parts of the road near Broadmoor Baptist Church and A.C. Steere Elementary.
Shreveport Police told KSLA News 12 that construction crews hit a gas main and caused the leak.
Officers are on the scene blocking the street while crews make the needed repairs.
Police did not say how long the road will be closed.
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[India], Mar 20 (ANI): The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested a man for allegedly helping illegal Bangladeshi migrants to procure Aadhaar and PAN cards without proper documents.
The accused, 36, was arrested on March 18 by Navi Mumbai unit of ATS from Ulhasnagar in Thane district along with five other Bangladeshi nationals, who were living in India illegally.
"During the investigation, it was revealed that the accused had helped them get the Aadhaar and PAN cards," officials said.
The accused has been remanded to police custody till March 26. A case has been registered against all the accused under relevant Sections of Foreigners Act, 1946, and Indian Penal Code (IPC) while further investigation including terror links is in progress.(ANI)
Look for new signs MoDOT is putting up along Highway 54. The bigger brighter signs will warn drivers they’re going the wrong way and do not enter. The signs will appear along a 100-mile stretch of the road through central Missouri. MoDOT will also start installing more guard cable between the Missouri River Bridge and I-70…and will also be installing a high friction surface to some corners to keep cars from slipping in wet conditions. That work will begin after the Fourth of July.
Arsenal forced to quell Mesut Ozil transfer speculation
We've seen a lot of tweets about this, so to clarify…@MesutOzil1088 misses #AFCvCPFC due to illness pic.twitter.com/mrHON4I0mq — Arsenal FC (@Arsenal) January 1, 2017
Arsenal have posted a tweet to clarify Mesut Ozil’s absence from the squad to face Crystal Palace today in an effort to ends rumours about his future.
With the Gunners star’s name missing from the teamsheet, the January transfer window set to kick into action and Ozil still holding out over signing a new contract, many people started to put two and two together.
The north London club’s official Twitter account were quick to claim that Ozil was missing due to illness.
SAO PAULO — The death toll from a day care centre fire in southeastern Brazil has risen to seven after a 4-year-old boy succumbed to his injuries while en route to a hospital.
A firefighter in the city of Janauba in the state of Minas Gerais said by telephone Friday that Renan Nicolas Santos died Thursday night due to burns that covered 90 per cent of his body.
The firefighter declined to give his name.
On Thursday, four other children and a teacher died when a guard doused the "Innocent People" day care centre in Janauba with alcohol and set it alight. The guard, who had helped with security at the centre since 2008, died hours later in a local hospital.
UK Bans Brokerage Director For 12 Years After £8M Dispute
Law360, London (October 6, 2017, 4:16 PM BST) -- A director of a prime brokerage firm approved by the Financial Conduct Authority has been banned from holding corporate director posts for 12 years after the High Court in London found he owed £8 million ($10.4 million) to creditors, the U.K. government announced on Friday.
George Alex Popescu has been disqualified from acting as a director or taking part in setting up a company for 12 years, the Insolvency Service, an executive agency of the government’s Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, said. Popescu had...
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Premier Will Hodgman announces Virgin Australia will commence direct flights from Hobart to Perth in September.
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(LIFEZETTE) — President Donald Trump urged The Washington Post Saturday to fire Dave Weigel after the reporter tweeted a misleading photo Friday depicting a sparsely populated arena taken before the president’s Florida rally commenced.
Weigel tweeted a photo Friday of the arena in Pensacola where Trump held a rally that evening. The photo, which included the description, “Packed to the rafters,” showed rows and entire sections of empty seats. The reporter later deleted the tweet and apologized for his error after he found out the photo had been taken well before Trump actually spoke.
“@DaveWeigel @WashingtonPost put out a phony photo of an empty arena hours before I arrived @ the venue, w/ thousands of people outside, on their way in,” Trump tweeted Saturday. “Real photos now shown as I spoke. Packed house, many people unable to get in. Demand apology & retraction from FAKE NEWS WaPo!”
More details have emerged into the impeachment of the former speaker of Edo State, Dr. Justin Okonoboh.
His impeachment notice was reportedly signed by 16, out of the 24-member assembly.
Member of the House representing Akoko Edo I, Kabiru Adjoto, was elected as the new Speaker.
Three other members also signed the notice to bring the numbers to 19.
Okonoboh, his deputy, Elizabeth Ativie; and the former Majority Leader, Foly Ogedengbe was also suspended for three months.
It was gathered that on the resumption of plenary, Emmanuel Agbaje, read a letter of a vote of no confidence on the floor of the House.
Another lawmaker, Sylvanus Eruaga had asked Okonoboh to vacate his seat.
The Assembly workers were locked out while the impeachment lasted.
Reyes is out of the lineup Monday against the Yankees.
The recent promotion of first-base prospect Dominic Smith has created a domino effect that has resulted in Wilmer Flores seeing more starts at third base while Asdrubal Cabrera has shifted over to second base more regularly. That could conspire to frequently keep Reyes on the bench, where he'll find himself for the second time in four games. Since the 34-year-old is batting just .221 on the season and isn't viewed as part of the Mets' long-term core, there's little incentive for manager Terry Collins to hand Reyes everyday at-bats over the final month and a half of the campaign.
In neighboring Serbia today another anti-Bulgarian event will be held with the active participation of officials, including church representatives, the correspondent of BGNES has reported.
The premiere of the collection "Bulgarian occupation in southern Serbia during the First World War 1915-1918" will be held in the town of Vranja tonight in the "Army House.
This is another anti-Bulgarian event in southern Serbia and the western outskirts, which are predominantly inhabited by ethnic Bulgarians. Recently in Bosilegrad, populated by 100 percent of Bulgarians, on 8 September, the scathing Mayor of Bosilegrad Vladimir Zahariev, together with representatives of the local organization of the Union of the Fighters of the People's War, marked "The Day of the Liberation of Bosilegrad by the Bulgarian Fascist Occupation".
Toronto police said the woman was walking across the street near Finch Avenue West and Islington Avenue when she was hit Friday morning. She later died in hospital.
New NASA research from the Cassini mission has found new excitement on one of Saturn’s moons: plumes of vapor emerging from Enceladus contain large amounts of molecular hydrogen. More importantly, this hydrogen seems to be the product of hydrothermal activity in the moon’s ocean…and is a strong hint that the moon has conditions favorable to microbial life.
Scott Bolton, a co-investigator for the Cassini mission and co-author on the research, explains why the trail from hydrogen could lead to life, and his hopes for future missions to ocean worlds like Enceladus and Jupiter’s Europa.
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This graphic illustrates how scientists on NASA’s Cassini mission think water interacts with rock at the bottom of the ocean of Saturn’s icy moon Enceladus, producing hydrogen gas. Credit: NASA
Among the many cheesy, laughable, and downright boring horror movies out there, there exist a handful of gems, movies that will actually make you reconsider your choice to live as an adult without a nightlight. We recently compiled a list of the scariest movies from the last five years, and it inspired us to share our all-time picks for the films that really frightened us. Some of these movies are as recent as 10 Cloverfield Lane, while others go all the way back to the '70s. If you're looking for a good horror movie to watch this weekend, you've come to the right place. Without further ado, here are the movies that caused us irreparable damage.
GARDAI are appealing to able-bodied motorists not to park in disabled parking spaces following an incident in Askeaton earlier this week.
A photograph posted on social media of a car blocking two disabled spaces at a car park in Askeaton has been liked more than 60 times.
According to the post, the silver Volskwagen was observed by gardai sometime this Tuesday afternoon.
Observed today in Askeaton.... blocking two disabled parking spaces...... Gardaí remind all drivers to respect parking restrictions . pic.twitter.com/yvtz4xF1la — An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) February 14, 2017
“Gardaí remind all drivers to respect parking restrictions,” read the accompanying message.
While parking in a disabled space is not a penalty point offence, it attracts an €80 fine.
Somehow, a newborn kitten found itself stranded in the middle of a Bangkok highway. Between the heavy flow of traffic and the rain, it was a less-than-ideal situation for such a tiny and scared creature.
Motorists did what they could to avoid hitting the kitten, but no one seemed willing to do anything to actually help the tiny little feline. That was until a biker bravely pulled over and stopped traffic.
After seeing a car drive over — but not on — the cat, the biker encouraged another motorcyclist to halt and then motioned for the car to go in reverse just a little bit. The good Samaritan biker scooped up the terrified kitten from underneath the car.
The biker then placed the kitten on their console, between the handlebars, and with a quick and hopefully reassuring pat on the head, the biker headed back onto the road. No doubt the experience of riding on a motorcycle console isn't exactly a great one for a tiny cat, but at least the promise of safety was on the horizon.
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Dodoma. Vice President Samia Suluhu Hassan has issued an alert to civil servants who survived during the first round fake certificates crackdown that the second round will soon get underway.
Speaking during the closing of the World Ethics Day celebrations at the Nyerere Square grounds here, Ms Hassan said the government was still unsatisfied with performance of some public servants in some institutions.
According to her, the government would like to follow up and establish the actual number of public servants, certificate authenticity and salaries paid to them.
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LONDON British consumer goods group Reckitt Benckiser Group (RB.L) is working with Morgan Stanley (MS.N) on the sale of its food business, which could fetch roughly $3 billion (2.4 billion pounds), sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on Thursday.
The process will kick off soon, said the sources, who declined to be identified, as the matter is private.
Reckitt, which confirmed earlier this month that it was exploring options for the business, declined to comment, as did Morgan Stanley.
Reckitt is expected to use proceeds of the sale, which includes French's mustard and Frank's RedHot sauce, to pay down debt following its $16.6 billion purchase of Mead Johnson (MJN.N).
(Reporting by Martinne Geller. Editing by Jane Merriman)
PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii, May 30 (Reuters) - The outgoing head of U.S. Pacific Command, who is President Donald Trump's pick to be the ambassador to South Korea, said on Wednesday that North Korea remained the United States' most imminent threat.
"North Korea remains our most imminent threat. And a nuclear-capable North Korea with missiles that can reach the United States is unacceptable," Admiral Harry Harris said in a change-of-command speech.
"Without focused involvement and engagement by the United States, and our allies and partners, China will realize its dream of hegemony in Asia. We should cooperate with Beijing where we can but stand ready to confront them where we must," Harris added. (Reporting by Idrees Ali and Phil Stewart; editing by Jonathan Oatis)
Under Armour's Kevin Plank is the latest chief executive to resign from the White House's American Manufacturing Council in the aftermath of the violence in Charlottesville, Va., on Saturday.
Monday night, Plank, founder and chief executive officer of the Baltimore-based sporting goods brand, released a statement saying: "I joined the American Manufacturing Council because I believed it was important for Under Armour to have an active seat at the table and represent our industry. We remain resolute in our potential and ability to improve American manufacturing. However, Under Armour engages in innovation and sports, not politics.
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Singer-songwriter BJ Barham, known by most as frontman of alt-country band American Aquarium, is on "The Great 48" tour. In support of his much-acclaimed debut solo album Rockingham , he will play a show in all 48 contiguous states. The album is Barham’s most vulnerable writing yet, exploring themes like the meaning of home and the futility of the American dream. Barham’s incredible ability to reflect the emotional plight of blue collar life with only his voice and a guitar will strike a chord with any audience.
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An Innisfil man who may have missed all the publicity surrounding the Me Too movement was cautioned about the overly affectionate thank you he gave a pizza delivery driver.
The female driver was shocked when the man suddenly pulled her inside his Alcona house March 18, hugged her and gave a kiss on the side of the head.
She told South Simcoe police the man appeared to be drunk — and was undoubtedly glad to see his pizza.
Xavier Walker and DaQuan Bolton, better known by their hip-hop names Tizzy and Kizzy, are pretty much joined at the hips. The two members of Th3 Higher, one of Charlotte's more promising rap duos, do everything together.
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An impromptu memorial of shells has been set up at the Lillian Street in Kitty Hawk for the 4-year-old lost in the surf on April 25, 2018. People are encouraged to write messages to the family on the shells with their thoughts and prayers.
It looks set to be another cold weekend across the East Midlands with outbreaks of rain, sleet and snow, according to the Met Office.
Forecasters say today will be cold with light rain and sleet.
The Met Office said: "Across the Peak District risk of icy stretches on untreated surfaces this morning, and light snow at times throughout. Highest temperatures along the coast, as light onshore winds develop. Maximum temperature 5 °C.
"Tonight will be largely cloudy with outbreaks of light rain or sleet, also hill snow, gradually dying away. Isolated showers will follow, mainly across Lincolnshire, becoming increasingly wintry. Risk of icy patches. Minimum temperature -1 °C."
And we can expect a frosty start on Sunday, with possibly icy patches on untreated surfaces. Then staying cold despite sunny spells, with scattered wintry showers, although many places will remain dry. Highest temperatures along the coast. Maximum temperature 4 °C.
Leaders of a fundraising campaign say they have reached their goal for establishing a new home for the University of Kansas School of Medicine-Salina. A news release from Tom Martin, executive director of the Salina Regional Health Foundation says the group has raised more than $7.6 million.
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Grzelcyk logged 12:11 worth of ice time in Thursday's 4-3 win over the Predators in the Bruins' season opener.
In the process, Grzelcyk took two shots and also saw 2:50 worth of power-play time. Grzelcyk drew into the B's lineup to start the season with Torey Krug (jaw) out, but as soon as Krug (whose size/style of play are not unlike that of Grzelcyk) is able to return, Grzelcyk will be a candidate to be sent to AHL Providence.
Perry was taken to a local hospital after suffering a lower-body injury in Monday's game against the Hurricanes, although no update on his status has been determined.
Perry's situation remains unclear for the time being until the team is ready to announce an update on his status. Fellow wingers like Jakob Silfverberg, Ondrej Kase and Logan Shaw will all be expected to slide up the depth chart if Perry ultimately requires an extended absence.
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AKON, Ohio -- A South Carolina man was sentenced to 25 years in prison Tuesday for sex crimes he committed in Akron decades ago, prosecutors said.
Summit County Common Pleas Court Judge Jill Lanzinger sentenced John Kruger, 51, of Walterboro, South Carolina in the sexual assault of three minors in the late 1990s and early 2000s, the Summit County Prosecutor's Office said.
The abuse took place over five years, officials said.
Kruger drugged and assaulted girls between 13 and 16 years old. He pleaded guilty to several counts of sexual battery and unlawful sexual conduct in January, prosecutors said.
Kruger must register as a sex offender once he's released from jail for the remainder of his life, authorities said.
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PHILADELPHIA — A federal judge has found six people who protested at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia guilty of trespassing on restricted federal grounds.
The judge on Wednesday acknowledged the constitutional right to protest. But he found the protesters crossed the line when one of them cut through the fence erected more than a quarter-mile from where President Barack Obama would address delegates last summer.
Prosecutors argued the demonstrators could have endangered Obama.
For more than a decade, customer service manager Barbara Barkley's desk at the Bank of the West in northwest Fresno was near the front entrance so she could greet customers, help them with their banking needs and keep an eye on her staff of tellers. But when a new branch manager took over in 2013, he hired a younger, prettier woman with no bank teller experience to be Barkley's assistant and to take over Barkley's desk.
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ANKARA (Reuters) - A Turkish national was among those killed in the attack in Burkina Faso by suspected jihadists, Turkey's foreign ministry said on Monday.
It said another Turk was wounded in Sunday's raid on a restaurant in Burkina Faso's capital, which killed at least 17 people.
The gunmen attacked the Aziz Istanbul restaurant in central Ouagadougou late on Sunday. Burkina Faso security forces killed three of the suspected jihadist attackers, but there are still people trapped inside the building, the Communications Minister said on state TV on Monday.
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Ephraim "Shakes" Mashaba wants to sit at the head of the top table of the South African Football Association. With everyone and their dog vying to get the top job of the national football association, Mashaba has entered the fray. His is bidding to dethrone Danny Jordaan, the man who sacked him from the position of Bafana Bafana coach.
ASHLAND >> Ashland University women’s basketball team set the NCAA Division II record for consecutive victories with its 58th straight win on Thursday night, beating Wayne State 101-84.
The Eagles (21-0) topped the previous mark set by the Winona State men’s team that won 57 straight games in 2006 and 2007.
Senior forward Laina Snyder and sophomore guard Jodi Johnson each had 24 points to lead the offensive effort. Snyder added 12 rebounds for her 43rd career double-double, while Johnson added seven rebounds and three assists.
Ashland broke the DII women’s record with its 52nd consecutive win back on Jan. 6, surpassing the string put together by Washburn University in Topeka, Kansas, in 2005-06.
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UConn women hold the overall record with 111 consecutive wins that ended in the Final Four last season.
A 50 year old teacher was dragged from her car by a man in a pick-up after a minor scrape in Chonburi.
The man was caught on CCTV pulling Phiangreuthai, a teacher at Saen Suk School, from her car.
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There are 28 different football clubs the top four divisions of English football without a suffix - but can you name them all?
The Huddersfield Examiner have taken all of the teams who don’t have a suffix after the place name - such as United or City - and added them to create a quiz to test your footie knowledge.
Things like Football Club or Association Football Club haven’t been counted as suffixes as all teams have them in one form or another.
Teams where the place name is made up of two parts but doesn’t have a suffix such as United or City have also been included in the list of teams.
Simply click on the link below and try to name as many of them as you can in eight minutes - it's harder than you think...
H & R Block Inc shares are surging in reaction to the strong fourth-quarter results the company released Tuesday. BTIG noted the results would mean CEO Bill Cobb, who last month announced his departure from the company at the end of July, will bow out in style.
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* Offering circular supersedes offering circular dated 16 march 2016 and any previous prospectuses, offering circulars or supplements to it
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* Neff Corp - Has provided notice to H&E of Board's determination that fresh proposal constitutes a superior proposal
* Neff Corp - ‍Company's Board has not changed its recommendation in support of H&E merger​
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PRESIDENT Robert Mugabe should have stepped down after the Government of National Unity as the country was on course for peace and development after years of strife and misrule, opposition MDC-T leader Morgan Tsvangairai has said. "Mugabe lost an opportunity to rest at the end of the five years of GNU," the former premier said on Saturday.
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Three teenagers from New York have been charged after recording a nine-plus minute video of themselves trespassing on the new Tappan Zee Bridge that remains under construction.
The teens recorded themselves walking along a train track, slipping through a hole in a fence and climbing a ladder before entering the bridge, LoHud.com said.
The three escaped a security guard but were later tracked down after posting the video on YouTube on July 13.
State Police were notified about the video Aug. 5 and identified the trio over the three days that followed. They were charged with criminal trespass.
Police didn't identify the young men but said they are an 18-year-old and a 17-year-old from Yonkers and a 17-year-old from Tuckahoe.
One section of the new bridge is scheduled to open at the end of the month.
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Monday, March 19, 2018 at 7:20 pm |
The Long Island Rail Road’s president says it will cost up to $20 million to reverse growing service problems.
Newsday says Patrick Nowakowski spoke Monday to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s LIRR Committee.
About three-quarters of the money will go toward expanded labor costs. Signal workers will be stationed at key railroad locations around the clock for a quicker response.
The remainder of the cost will go toward contracts for new services and technology, including third-rail heaters and track switch covers.
The railroad also aims to improve communications with customers.
State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli said Thursday that 2017 marked the LIRR’s worst on-time performance in 18 years. His office’s report said over 9 million riders were inconvenienced by delays and cancellations, costing an estimated $75 million in lost productivity.
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – A Wichita man has been arrested in connection with a fatal rollover that left a six-year-old boy dead.
Daniel Juarez-Lopez was arrested Friday with charges of involuntary manslaughter while driving under the influence and driving without a valid license.
The fatal crash happened in August of last year. Daniel “Danny Boy” Ware, 6, and his 23-year-old father Juarez-Lopez, were traveling westbound on 21st Street when the Jeep they were in crossed over the yellow lines and hit a curb.
Ware and his father were both ejected from the vehicle.
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OTTAWA, Ont. – Trucking HR Canada, with support from the Ontario provincial government, today announced a new project focused on mental health in the trucking and logistics sector.
Spanning two years, the new initiative will work to increase understanding among trucking and logistics employers on the importance of psychological health in the workplace; and, develop practical and relevant resources and tools to support employers in addressing employee mental health.
“Mental health in the workplace is an important, emerging priority among trucking and logistics employers,” said Angela Splinter, CEO of Trucking HR Canada. “This project enables us to focus on the development of tools tailored to the needs of trucking and logistics’ employers in supporting workers dealing with mental health issues.”
In any given week, it is estimated 500,000 employed Canadians are unable to work due to a mental health issue, and the cost of a disability leave is about twice the cost of a leave due to physical illness.
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Donald Trump Attempt to Hold Melania's Hand Is Sad ...
Donald Trump's Attempt to Hold Melania's Hand Is Sad
Donald Trump really wanted to get Melania to hold his hand at a White House event honoring French President Emmanuel Macron ... but man, he had to work for it.
Trump was standing next to his wife in the Rose Garden when he tried to slickly coax her hand into his ... but what ensued was a painfully long battle of wills.
It's clear Melania was trying to avoid the hand-hold ... but Trump and his pinky finger were persistent ... eventually wearing down her defense until she submitted.
True love, huh?
PERTH Scorchers won the toss and will bat first against the Sydney Sixers in Sunday’s WBBL final at Adelaide Oval.
The Scorchers are seeking their first WBBL title, after losing to the Sixers in last year’s decider.
Ellyse Perry’s Sixers named an unchanged side from that which defeated the Adelaide Strikers in the semi-finals.
The Scorchers have kept the faith in their triumphant semi-final team, who accounted for the Sydney Thunder.
The final, played ahead of the men’s BBL title match later this afternoon, will be played in forecast temperatures of 35 degrees.
Sydney Sixers: Ellyse Perry (cart), Alyssa Healy, Ashleigh Gardner, Erin Burns, Sara McGlashan, Amy Jones, Angela Reakes, Sarah Aley, Lauren Smith, Sarah Coyte, Kim Garth.
Perth Scorchers: Elyse Villani (cart), Nicole Bolton, Megan Banting, Natalie Sciver, Heather Graham, Katherine Brunt, Lauren Ebsary, Thamsyn Newton, Piepa Cleary, Emma King, Emily Smith.
Dan Millar was here this morning to tell is about The Salvation Army’s Kettle Campaign, which is underway this holiday season.
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New York State Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics Third-degree relative Parole board – Housing resource – Parole board’s procedures Opinion 17-77 Background: The inquiring judge’s third-degree relative is currently incarcerated upon conviction of a felony. The relative is preparing a written housing plan for submission to the parole board and would like to list the judge’s home as a ...
Despite that off-kilter approach, the episode is likely to be among the series' most viewed. It focuses on Ross, a college dropout and former drug dealer who accidentally slips into an interview at one of Manhattan's top law firms, Pearson Specter. After seeing his photographic memory and intelligence in action, attorney Harvey Specter (Gabriel Macht) hires him on the spot, and for the remainder of the series Ross struggles to keep his nonexistent Harvard Law degree a secret. In the midst of all of this, Ross's relationship with the astute and tenacious paralegal, Zane, is a breath of fresh air.
The chief executive of Kilkenny Chamber of Commerce has called for a “thorough analysis” of the parking charges figures to ensure they are not prohibiting people coming into the city.
John Hurley says taken in isolation some of the numbers are “quite shocking” and need to be examined in more detail.
Last week this paper revealed that Kilkenny County Council made over €1.4 million in profits last year from parking charges in the city with over seventeen tickets issued on average every day.
The figures were obtained following a Freedom of Information request which asked for the total amount of money the council made from parking charges since 2015.
For more on this, pick-up this week's Kilkenny People.
× Acoustic Love Songs with Michael Heidemann (aka Michael J. Foxy) [Live at The Elbo Room on Feb 14th]
Chicago musician, Michael Heidemann (aka Michael J. Foxy) strums some acoustic love songs in preparation for his upcoming Valentines Day show at The Elbo Room as part of Appetite for Rock n’ Roll Storytelling.
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Genoa, Perinetti: 'Perin to Napoli? No contacts have occured. On Criscito...'
Genoa general manager Giorgio Perinetti spoke about Mattia Perin as Napoli are said to have interest in him. Here is what he had to say on the matter as he spoke to the Italian press:
"Mattia Perin? We want to keep him because he grew up here and he has become a great keeper. Napoli? There aren't any talks with Napoli concerning the matter but in the end, it will be up to him to decide what he wants to do. We will hope that he wants to continue to play for Genoa since he means a lot to us. Game against Napoli? Yesterday we didn't talk about the transfer market and I did not meet with Giuntoli or De Laurentiis. Criscito was also present yesterday at the San Paolo so I went to say hi. He is free to sign with who he wants, let's hope that he wants to choose us. We would accept him with open arms...".
Napoli beat Genoa by a 1-0 score line but Ballardini's side played a very solid game indeed...
23:16 Reported News Briefs Kislev 23, 5778 , 11/12/17 Kislev 23, 5778 , 11/12/17 Coming soon: Hollywood movie on Eichmann capture Read more Filming completed about capture: "We rented out a whole airport, we didn't take anything from the real location." ► ◄ Last Briefs
The Citadel's JP Sears led the nation in strikeouts this season, and was named the Southern Conference pitcher of the year. Sears, a junior left-hander from Sumter, will get that chance after being picked by the Seattle Mariners in the 11th round of the MLB Draft on Wednesday.
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Kenny Stills will still be a voice for social change in 2017. He’ll just go about it a different way. Bryan Cereijo BCereijo@MiamiHerald.com
Temperatures will be pretty mild across northeastern Colorado, with highs in the upper-40s and low-50s.
We'll see partly cloudy skies this afternoon and then increasing clouds tonight.
There is a chance of light snow on the plains early Sunday, with temperatures in the upper-30s and low-40s for highs. The mountains will see more snow off and on throughout the weekend.
A new set of bylaws are set to come to the table at city council on Tuesday. The bylaws will look at putting in more protections for Winnipegger’s living in rooming houses. Global’s Zahra Premji reports.
[LISTEN] Duduzane Zuma charged with 2 counts of culpable homicide
Radio 702 | The former president’s son faces two counts of culpable homicide in connection with a car crash in 2014.
JOHANNESBURG - National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) spokesperson Phindi Mjonondwane explains their decision to charge Duduzane Zuma with two culpable homicide.
The former president’s son faces two counts of culpable homicide in connection with a car crash in 2014.
Zuma collided with a taxi on the M1 Highway which led to the deaths of Phumzile Dube and Nanki Mashaba.
While Dube died on the scene, Mashaba is believed to have died in hospital several weeks later.
The NPA’s Phindi Mjonondwane says Zuma has been served through his lawyer.
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× Motivational Monday! Giant Steps Hosting 22nd Annual Autism Awareness Month, Trainer Jenn Zanotti, and Who’s Trump Firing Next? | Full Show (March 19th)
Tonight on Pretty Late with Patti Vasquez (March 19th) It’s Motivational Monday! Comedian Paul Farahvar rides side car as we welcome Greg Lawrence from Giant Steps who is Hosting The 22nd Annual Autism Awareness Month on April 7th. Then, Trainer Jenn Zanotti gives us a boost of motivation with some positive tips and we introduce a new game to see who Trump will be firing next!
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May 3 Strayer Education Inc
* Strayer Education, Inc. reports first quarter enrollment, revenues and earnings; Q2 2017 enrollment outlook
* Q1 earnings per share $0.95
* Q1 revenue $114.9 million versus i/b/e/s view $116.4 million
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.95 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Total enrollments at strayer university for Q2 2017 are anticipated to grow 6% to approximately 43,400 students
* Anticipate revenue per student for Q2 to decrease between 1% and 2%
* Strayer education inc- new student enrollments expected to increase about 8%, while continuing student enrollments are expected to increase about 5%
* Declared a regular, quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share of common stock Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Free agent Ndamukong Suh's next stop is the Los Angeles Rams according to Jordan Schultz of Yahoo Sports. Suh visited the Saints and Titans this past weekend.
According to Schultz, Suh was impressed with both the Saints and Titans visits.
Ndamukong Suh tells me that his visits w/both the #Saints and #Titans went well. While he has yet to speak w/Drew Brees, he really enjoyed Sean Payton and DC Dennis Allen. Also realizes how much TENN has to offer as a playoff team w/a formidable D-Line. Both teams were impressive — Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) March 19, 2018
Suh, 31, was released by the Miami Dolphins after three years there. He was drafted in the first round of the 2010 draft by Detroit. For his career, Suh has 51.5 sacks.
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SCIENTISTS have created the most accurate map of the structure of dark matter in the universe, supporting the theory dark energy and matter make up most of the universe.
Dr David Bacon from the University of Portsmouth’s institute of cosmology and gravitation worked with scientists from the international Dark Energy Survey.
For the first time, they can see the structure of the current universe and can answer many questions about how it evolved.
Dr Bacon said: ‘Dark matter is invisible to us, but we can see its effects – its gravity is bending the light from distant galaxies, so they look distorted to us. We can work back from measuring the distortions to mapping the cause. It’s exciting to see this vast map of the dark universe at last.’
Weak ankles can make it challenging for us to go about our day – and cause us a lot of problems. So Jane Monzures is headed to the East Bank Club to learn how we can all work on strengthening our ankles, and why it’s important to do so.
Stunning mansion on almost seven acres. Elegant gates enclosing property and set back off the road for complete privacy. Inside, three levels of living including 7,200 square feet. Chef's dream with gourmet kitchen includes Viking range, Sub-Zero refrigerator and freezer, and two dishwashers. All bedrooms with private bathrooms. Walkout lower level with kitchenette, mahogany bar, wine/entertaining room and family room. Outside, exquisite landscaping with waterfall, gazebo and in-ground pool with breathtaking views of mountains. Minutes to Spac performing arts, race track, and downtown!
Discussing the current state of the markets with John Koudounis, Calamos CEO; Steve Grasso, Stuart Frankel; and CNBC’s Rick Santelli.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Devin Mitchell scored a career-high 38 points to lead Georgia State to its ninth straight Sun Belt Conference victory, an 81-51 thrashing of Little Rock on Saturday night.
The Panthers ran away with this one in the second half in preparation for their showdown with league-leader Louisiana on Thursday. Georgia State (18-6, 9-2) will host the Ragin' Cajuns, who have won 10 straight and remain undefeated in conference play.
Georgia State started its current win streak by beating Little Rock in Atlanta 73-64 last month.
Mitchell nailed a career-best 10 of 13 from beyond the arc while grabbing six rebounds and dishing out four assists. D'Marcus Simonds added 12 points with eight assists, and Jordan Session chipped in 11 points with nine rebounds and two blocks.
April 10 New York's Department of Financial Services (DFS) is investigating Barclays over its chief executive's attempt to unmask a whistleblower, a person familiar with the matter said on Monday.
The DFS probe is in the preliminary stages, the person said.
Barclays Chief Executive Jes Staley apologised to the bank's staff on Monday, after the lender said it would dock his pay and reprimand him for failing to follow the lender's policy granting whisteblowers anonymity.
A spokeswoman for Barclays declined to comment.
The bank said in a statement on Monday that it had notified all relevant authorities about its handling of the case.
Barclays is licensed by DFS to do business in New York.
(Reporting by Karen Freifeld in New York, writing by Lawrence White)
Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, attends a performance for retired military officials and veterans in Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 2, 2018. Xi on Friday extended Spring Festival, or Chinese Lunar New Year, greetings to military veterans. (Xinhua/Li Gang)
Chinese President Xi Jinping Friday extended his Spring Festival greetings to military veterans.
Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, attended a performance for retired military officials and veterans in Beijing.
The performance featured songs and dances showing the military's training and preparedness to fight, as well as their loyalty to the Party.
Senior military officials, including Xu Qiliang and Zhang Youxia, also attended the event.
Spring Festival, or Chinese Lunar New Year, falls on Feb. 16 this year.
Head to the vets to help diagnose a pet who ate too many Christmas lights! And see what it takes to wrangle wild Caribou with Dr. Oakley!
Personal Finance Daily: The era of affordable birth control is at an end and why ‘beer bellies’ are a myth
Manly’s Brenton Lawrence and Nate Myles are on their way out of the club. Lawrence is 32 and wants a 2-year deal which is putting off NRL clubs. He could be an option and is available now. Nate Myles has joined the Storm too. Reports differ, some say only until the end of the year, others for next year as well. He is 31 and obviously very recent Origin player.
Aging Aussies I know but either of them would give us some grunt up front.
UK productivity hurt by more workers joining service sector
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MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Bucks guard Malcolm Brogdon suffered a left quadricep tendon injury during the second quarter of last night’s game at Minnesota. This morning, he underwent an MRI and subsequent examination by team physician Dr. William Raasch at Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin. The exam revealed a partially torn left quadricep tendon that is expected to sideline Brogdon for 6-to-8 weeks.
This season, Brogdon, 25, has played in 46 games (20 starts) and averaged 13.3 points, 3.3 rebounds and 3.2 assists in 30.5 minutes. The reigning NBA Rookie of the Year, Brogdon joined Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (1969-70) as the only players in team history to win the award. He is the first player not drafted in the first round to win Rookie of the Year since 1966.
CAIRO — Egyptian police have arrested 12 people at a protest against the transfer of two Red Sea islands to Saudi Arabia.
Security officials say the Monday arrests were made around the Journalists' Union building in central Cairo, where dozens of people, mostly lawyers and journalists, had gathered to demonstrate. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they weren't authorized to brief reporters.
Last Thursday, state media reported that President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi's government approved the maritime border agreement and sent it to parliament for ratification despite a court ruling the deal unconstitutional.
Rochester Girls Softball is open to Rochester, Marion, and Mattapoisett. Open Registration for grades 3-8 through March 1. Register online at townofrochesterma.com under “Community Links.”
BLACKSBURG, Va. - A new tenant is coming to the New River Valley Mall.
The Children's Museum of Blacksburg plans on moving locations this November. The new and larger space will cost $1.2 million and has already begin its fundraising efforts.
Plans for relocation have been in the works for the past year to move into the new 15,000 square foot space. The cost of admission will go up after the move.
“We have had a generous contribution from the Blacksburg Lion’s Breakfast Club to start our fundraising efforts and they currently issued a $60,000 matching grant in addition to a $40,000 cash gift,” said Executive Director Sarah Hanks.
“So if individuals are interested in donating, their money will be matched dollar to dollar,” said Hanks.
The museum will also be receiving a new name and logo which will be announced in the next few weeks.
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NICOSIA, Cyprus - A British spokesman in Cyprus says an explosion at the police headquarters of a U.K. military base has slightly injured one policeman and caused minor structural damage.
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Ademola Shobande, right, with his sons Ayobani Shobande (left), 17, and Oluwadurotini Shobande (center), 19. Courtesy of the Southern Poverty Law Center
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Police are searching for a suspect who bailed out of a vehicle after refusing to pull over for officers on Monday.
KCMO police were following a vehicle around 12:20 p.m. on westbound Interstate-70 near Blue Ridge Cutoff.
The driver reportedly abandoned the vehicle near Interstate-435 and 23rd Street.
A witness told FOX 4 the suspect was driving a delivery box truck.
Police gave few details of the suspect, saying only that he was wearing a black shirt.
There is no word yet on what prompted the police to attempt to pull over the vehicle.
FOX 4 will have more as details emerge.
ROCKFORD, Mich. – The owners of The Corner Bar aren’t letting a fire get in the way of serving hot dogs to Rockford residents.
Crews have been working to extinguish a massive fire at The Corner Bar since about 5:00 a.m. Monday morning. The popular downtown Rockford bar has been a fixture since the 1930’s. The bar occupies the oldest building in Rockford, which was built in 1873.
While crews continued to fight the fire into Monday afternoon, staff set up a hot dog stand around the corner at Courtland Street and Squires Street. Staff was handing out free hot dogs to residents and crews helping to fight the fire.
The restaurant owners say they are planning on rebuilding the restaurant. In the meantime, they are working out plans on how to help their employees during the time where the restaurant will be closed.
Much of downtown Rockford is closed Monday, due to the fire.
We’ll have more on later editions of FOX 17.
Blue Jays pitcher J.A. Happ will undergo an MRI to determine the severity of his elbow injury, per Sportsnet. Happ is currently listed as day-to-day. In addition, starter Aaron Sanchez will reportedly see a hand specialist about his blister issues.
Dodgers’ starter Rich Hill is day-to-day after leaving Sunday’s game when he aggravated a blister, according to MLB.com.
Miguel Cabrera is listed as day-to-day after exiting Sunday’s game with back tightness. According to The Detroit News, Cabrera will receive treatment Monday.
ZURICH, Oct 6 (Reuters) - Neutral Switzerland is in touch with Spain and Catalonia about resolving a row over the region's moves towards independence but conditions for promoting talks are not yet ripe, the foreign ministry in Bern said on Friday.
"Facilitation can only be provided if both parties request it. Switzerland is in contact with both parties, but the conditions for facilitation are not in place at this stage," a spokesman said by email in response to a query.
He described the situation in Catalonia as an internal Spanish political matter and said Switzerland respected the sovereignty of Spain. (Reporting by John Miller and Michael Shields; editing by Andrew Roche)
Epworth United Methodist Church and Epworth's Holy Grounds drive-thru coffee stand invite all classic car owners, classic car lovers, and the community to participate in the first ever Cars & Coffee event set to be held on Saturday, June 30 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
While Epworth's Holy Grounds aims to "build relationships one cup at a time" they invite the public to come join them on this upcoming Saturday by bringing their car, truck, or motorcycle out for others to see as they enjoy a morning of "hot cars & cool drinks."
More on this story can be found in the June 28 edition of the Times-Record.
There's just something about the young Hollywood stars who always steal the spotlight during award season.
Jacob Tremblay brought smiles to our face while he celebrated the success of Room. And Quvenzhané Wallis certainly deserved plenty of attention for her Beasts of the Southern Wild performance.
But with the 2018 Golden Globes nominations being announced today, moviegoers have a prediction as to who may be the "it" kid during this year's award season.
May we introduce you to Brooklynn Prince?
The 7-year-old breakout child star has earned rave reviews for her performance in The Florida Project. In the movie, Brooklynn plays a young girl named Moonee who lives with her mother (newcomer Bria Vinaite) at a low-cost motel near Disney World.
JUNEAU, Alaska — The company pursuing a copper and gold mine in southwest Alaska has unveiled plans for what it says will be a smaller, safer project, with plans to move into permitting later this year.
The Pebble Limited Partnership is attempting to reintroduce a project that for years has been the subject of fierce debate because of its location and potential effects on a major salmon fishery in Alaska's Bristol Bay region.
Under the Obama administration, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposed restrictions on development. Pebble sued, and the restrictions were never finalized.
As part of a settlement, the EPA under President Donald Trump pledged to initiate a process for withdrawing the proposed restrictions.
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LAS VEGAS — Alex Ovechkin, Braden Holtby and the Washington Capitals stayed cool in the 100-degree Las Vegas heat and evened the Stanley Cup finals.
Holtby made 37 saves, Ovechkin scored a power-play goal and Lars Eller added a goal and two assists in the Capitals’ 3-2 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 2 on Wednesday night.
The Caps hung on through a scoreless third period for their first victory in the Stanley Cup finals in franchise history largely because of a bounce-back performance by Holtby, who was battered in Vegas’ 6-4 series-opening win.
Holtby capped his energetic performance with a jaw-dropping stick save with 1 minute 59 seconds to play, stretching back to rob Alex Tuch of a possible tying goal.
TORONTO — Despite watching his team win 7-2 in Winnipeg to kick off the season, Mike Babcock wants to see improvements in Saturday's home opener against the New York Rangers.
The Maple Leafs coach reeled off how many penalties Toronto took Wednesday night, making for a rocky opening against the Jets.
Babcock wants to see what he calls a commitment to doing things right.
It looks like defenceman Calle Rosen and centre Dominic Moore will come in Saturday for Andreas Borgman and Eric Fehr.
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New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Fourth Judicial Department Manslaughter Justification – Reversal People v. Marchant KA 14-00980 Appealed from Niagara County Court Background: The defendant appealed from a jury verdict of manslaughter based on an incident in which she stabbed her boyfriend with a kitchen knife, causing his death. The defendant argued that the verdict was against the weight ...
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March 31 Taiji Computer Co., Ltd.:
* Says the co proposed to pay a cash dividend of 2.18 yuan for every 10 shares as the dividend payment plan for FY 2016
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NHL.com So I'd already seen a People.com article about this, but apparently the NHL website is getting into the tabloid business as well. NHL.com I'll pick the one where they didn't need Nashville to teach them how to hockey during the first round.
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PRAGUE, April 6 The Czech central bank (CNB) ended its intervention regime keeping the crown on the weak side of 27 per euro on Thursday, allowing the currency to float to stronger levels.
Investors have bet billions of euros that the crown will strengthen after the end of the currency cap which had been in place since November 2013 to help revive inflation.
The bank reiterated it would be ready to step into the market if it needed to smooth currency swings.
The bank said Governor Jiri Rusnok will hold a news conference to discuss the decision at 2.15 pm. (1215 GMT). (Reporting by Jan Lopatka; Editing by Jason Hovet)
A judge’s decision to give a 20-year-old man an absolute discharge after he pleaded guilty to assaulting his girlfriend has sparked outrage online. The decision is now being appealed. NTV’s Kelly-Anne Roberts reports.
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Target Buys Tech Company to Help it Offer Same-Day Delivery
by Darryl Hood
Target is buying a delivery logistics company to help it offer same-day delivery service to in-store shoppers.
Software made by San Francisco-based Grand Junction connects retailers with about 700 delivery companies around the country that pick up items from distribution centers and take them to customers.
Expanding delivery and making it faster have been key areas retailers have focused on to attract convenience-seeking shoppers.
Target has been working with Grand Junction to test same-day delivery at a New York store. Shoppers there can ask to have items delivered that day for a fee. Target plans to expand the service to other New York locations this year, then bring it to other major cities next year.
Minneapolis-based Target Corp. did not say how much it is paying for Grand Junction.
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"I think what the president is doing is expressing frustration that Attorney General Sessions should have shared these reasons for recusal before he took the job. Not afterward." -- @TGowdySC pic.twitter.com/6E5Nvotcix
Wednesday on “CBS This Morning,” Rep. Trey Gowdy (R-SC) offered his thoughts on President Donald Trump’s frustrations with Jeff Sessions for not disclosing any possible concerns that would lead to his future recusal as U.S. Attorney General.
Gowdy argued Sessions should have offered these reasons before accepting Trump’s offer.
“I think what the president is doing is expressing frustration that Attorney General Sessions should have shared these reasons for recusal before he took the job, not afterward,” he said.
Gowdy also said that he had never met or spoken with Trump.
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MASON CITY, Iowa – A not guilty plea has been entered for an alleged ambush attack at the Cerro Gordo County Courthouse.
50-year-old Misti Lynn Thoe of Mason City is charged with willful injury causing serious injury. She’s accused of waiting for another woman to exit the courthouse on January 19 and then smashing her head into the concrete corner of the building.
Thoe’s trial has been scheduled for April 18.
Leaders Building Leaders group met during a luncheon Thursday at the Southeast Center to discuss the Family Fun Day to be held from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 19 at the Southeast Center in Eunice. Police Chief Randy Fontenot and 20 ministers and pastors met. In no particular order are the Rev. Allen Ben, the Rev. Andrew Guillory, the Rev. Caleb Semien, the Rev. Horace Pickney, elder Joseph Valmore, the Rev. James Edwards, the Rev. Johnathon Clayton, the Rev. Lloyd Antoine, the Rev. Luke Johnson, the Rev. Mike Guillory, the Rev. Wesley Givs Jr., the Rev. Neal Citizen, evangelist Freddy Smith, the Rev. Tyrone Charlot, the Rev. Jimmie Thomas, and the Rev. Tyronne Tyler. Also to particpate, but not pictured are the Rev. Jermaine Tezeno, the Rev. Mac Frank, the Rev. Ben Allen, the Rev. Eddie Caston, the Rev. Joseph Ceaser, the Rev. Matthew Alfred, and elder Freddie Thomas. (Photo by Myra Miller)
A lot can happen when out at sea and open to the elements.
That’s what some sailors realised after heading out on a yacht for an evening sail.
Heading out in bad weather is always ill-advised when it comes to being in a boat.
Yet for some reason, they ignored it and almost suffered the consequences.
Patients who visit a virtual reality beach on the dentist chair are less anxious and experience less pain, researchers have revealed.
Sitting through routine dental procedures such as fillings and tooth extractions with the distraction of a beach walk improves overall patient experience.
The virtual reality beach
But the study by Plymouth, Exeter and Birmingham University researchers found that a VR walk through a virtual city does not impact pain or improve anxiety.
The findings back up a growing amount of research that shows natural environments and marine environments in particular can help reduce stress and anxiety.
US Mint began issuing the first ever PINK coin on Thursday in support of breast cancer awareness with the ultimate goal of raising $8 Million for cancer research. The coins are $5 each and the US Mint has already sold over 6200 of them! It’s Today’s “Good Feeling Story of the Day!
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EMBED >More News Videos Kevin Hart speaks to media after visiting Meek Mill in prison. Watch his news conference from April 24, 2018.
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has directed Judge Brinkley to immediately issue an order releasing rapper Meek Mill on bail, according to Mill's lawyer.The decree was handed down Tuesday afternoon.Mill, whose given name is Robert Rihmeek Williams, was sentenced in November to two to four years in prison for violating probation on a roughly decade-old gun and drug case.Mill issued the following statement regarding the release:Mill's Lawyer said the following:
Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud attends the 28th Ordinary Summit of the Arab League at the Dead Sea, Jordan March 29, 2017. REUTERS/Mohammad Hamed
AMMAN Saudi Arabia's King Salman said on Wednesday his country supported a political settlement to the bloody six year conflict in Syria based on U.N. Security Council resolutions.
In a short speech at the opening of the Arab Summit, the Saudi monarch, whose country has backed rebels fighting to topple Syrian President Bashaw al Assad, said the Syrian people were subjected to "killing and displacement" but did not refer to Assad.
The monarch endorsed a political solution in the war-torn country based on U.N. Security Council resolution 2254 and the Geneva-based political process.
(Reporting by Suleiman Al-Khalidi; Editing by Alison Williams)
Charyl Galpin is no longer the head of Bank of Montreal’s investment dealer BMO Nesbitt Burns and is moving to a new role within the bank.
Ms. Galpin, executive vice-president, managing director and former head of private client division at BMO Nesbitt Burns, is no longer heading the private client division and has been appointed a new role within the bank as chief regulatory officer at BMO Wealth Management.
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Woman charged with abuse of vulnerable adult
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division says they have arrested 52 year old Angela Harrington and charged her with abuse of a vulnerable adult. According to authorities, around March 22nd of this year, Harrington was working as a Behavioral Health Assistant when she’s accused of grabbing the victim by the hair, pushing her to the ground and kicking her in the back several times.
SLED agents say the incident was captured on surveillance video and then reported to SLED. SLED agents say Harrington denies committing the alleged incident.
She is currently being held at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center.
Stay with ABC Columbia News for updates on this developing story.
More than 600 people are scheduled to gather in Nairobi, Kenya on 16 June, the Day of the African Child, with the goal of speaking out for ending the AIDS epidemic among children, adolescents and young women by 2020. The event commemorating the Day of the African Child will call for support by religious leaders, from the grassroots to around the globe, to make sure that all children and adolescents living with HIV and TB have access to life-saving medications.
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MANHATTAN — Artists set up a giant inflatable of President Donald Trump with rodent-like features near Trump Tower Monday in advance of Trump’s planned stay in New York.
The Trump rat is modeled on the inflatable rats used by labor unions to draw attention to developers they take issue with. It was set up at Fifth Avenue and 59th Street.
The creators of “Trumpy the Rat” raised the funds for the balloon on Kickstarter. It has Confederate flag cufflinks.
“Do not underestimate the value in ridiculing and taunting psychopaths, sociopaths, narcissists, antisocial-personality disordered, kleptocratic bullies,” a post on the Kickstarter page said.
More than $10,000 was raised in the campaign. The balloon will be loaned out to future protests.
This isn’t the first inflatable Trump-like balloon. An inflatable chicken with a Trump-style haircut was put up near the White House last week.
The president is expected to arrive at Trump Tower on Monday night. He was originally scheduled to arrive in the city on Sunday.
The suspect in February's massacre at a Florida high school made chilling cellphone videos announcing his intention to become the next school shooter, aiming to kill at least 20 people and saying "you're all going to die."
Cruz introduces himself in the first video and says he is "going to be the next school shooter of 2018." He goes on to say that he wants to use an AR-15 to kill at least 20 people and specifies the high school in Parkland. He laughs and then says, "You're all going to die".
Winning numbers drawn in 'Quick Draw Midday' game
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday afternoon's drawing of the Indiana Lottery's "Quick Draw Midday" game were:
02-09-10-11-12-13-26-32-34-36-43-46-50-54-55-62-65-72-76-78, BE: 50
(two, nine, ten, eleven, twelve, thirteen, twenty-six, thirty-two, thirty-four, thirty-six, forty-three, forty-six, fifty, fifty-four, fifty-five, sixty-two, sixty-five, seventy-two, seventy-six, seventy-eight; BE: fifty)
The influential post-hardcore band Hot Snakes broke up in 2005 and reunited briefly in 2011, but have now announced a new album out in spring 2018 via Sub Pop. The label will also reissue the band’s three previous albums, Automatic Midnight (2000), Suicide Invoice (2002), and Audit in Progress (2004). Hot Snakes will also embark on a small US tour in November. Revisit the band’s 2004 album and check out the new tour dates below.
Hot Snakes:
11-08 Long Beach, CA – Alex’s Bar
11-09 Los Angeles, CA – The Troubadour
11-10 San Francisco, CA – The Chapel
11-11 Portland, OR – Star Theatre
11-12 Seattle, WA – Chop Suey
11-15 Washington, DC – Rock and Roll Hotel
11-16 Brooklyn, NY – Bell House
11-17 Boston, MA – Middle East – Boston
11-18 Philadelphia, PA – Underground Arts
Police in Sweden say they are investigating an attempted arson at a Jewish cemetery.
Remnants of two glass bottles with flammable contents were found Monday near the chapel at the cemetery in Malmo, Sweden’s third-largest city.
It is unclear when the bottles were thrown, but police think it was between Friday evening and Monday morning.
Malmo police spokesman Nils Norling told Swedish broadcaster SVT that if there was a fire, it wasn’t a major one.
Jewish community spokesman Fredrik Sieradzki says there were no injuries and the chapel wasn’t damaged.
The discovery followed the arrests of three people for allegedly throwing firebombs at a synagogue in the Swedish city of Goteborg on Saturday.
A protest in Malmo of the Trump administration’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital included anti-Semitic slogans on Friday.
MADISON, Wis. — Longtime Republican state Rep. Lee Nerison says he won't seek re-election this fall.
Nerison, of Westby, announced Monday that he plans to retire from the Legislature. He has represented southwestern Wisconsin's 96th Assembly District since 2005. He has served as chairman of the Assembly's agriculture committee since 2011.
The 65-year-old Nerison is the third Assembly member to decide not to seek re-election in the last few months. Republican Rep. Jesse Kremer of Kewaskum announced in January he won't run for a third term and Democrat Terese Berceau announced in February she won't run again. She has represented portions of Madison since 1998.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Trump says US troops will be coming home, but wants to leave 'strong and lasting footprint' in Syria.
The deal was announced only last week and followed Daisy CEO Neil Muller’s departure from the company
Daisy will no longer acquire TalkTalk’s direct B2B business for £175m, TalkTalk claimed the decision was “jointly agreed”.
The deal was expected to be sealed by the end of the month after being announced on May 24, but has now been rescinded. The deal would see Daisy take control of TalkTalk’s 80,000 enterprise clients.
In a statement to the London Stock Exchange, TalkTalk said: “TalkTalk and The Daisy Group have jointly agreed not to proceed with the proposed sale of TalkTalk’s direct B2B business, as announced on 24 May 2018. Daisy remains an important, long-term strategic partner for TalkTalk.”
The news follows Daisy CEO Neil Muller resigning from his post and founder Matt Riley taking up the mantle once again.
Two siblings were arrested last week after an arsenal of weapons was found in a Glendale home during a routine probation check, police said.
On May 24, a Glendale police task force was conducting a compliance check on Selin Charmaholi, 31, who is on probation for narcotics sales.
Police determined that Charmaholi lived at that address along Chester Street, but was not home at the time of the compliance check.
Officers searched the home, as part of Charmaholi’s probation conditions, and found five handguns, three assault style rifles, six other style rifles and hundreds of rounds of ammunition, police said. Six AR-15 lower mechanisms were also found, police said.
Authorities also found nunchucks, high capacity magazines and a small amount of cocaine.
Charmaholi’s brother Sergey Charmaholi, 34, was allegedly responsible for the cocaine. Both were arrested on suspicion of weapons and narcotics violations.
Sergey Charmaholi eventually posted bail, but Selin Charmaholi remains in custody, police said.
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In New Jersey, police are seeing a spike in mailbox thefts. Ida Siegal reports. (Published 41 minutes ago)
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Hillary Clinton supporters carry signs, Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016, at the polling places at the Emma Lou Olson Civic Center in Pompano Beach. Joe Cavaretta Sun Sentinel
SALINE COUNTY — Four people were injured in an accident just before 9p.m. Friday in Saline County.
The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2009 Dodge Ram driven by Brett M. Bartlett, 37, Rattan, OK., was northbound on Interstate I35 just south of Magnolia in the driving lane and struck
The vehicle rear-ended a 2001 Honda CRV driven by Bailey M. Stenger, 21, Abilene, as it merged onto I135 Northbound in the driving lane.
Then the Dodge traveled across the center line and the median into the southbound lanes of Interstate 135 striking a 2016 Cadillac CTS driven by Curtis H. Jurgensen, 69, Valley Center, and continued off the road.
Bartlett, Stenger, Jurgensen and a passenger in the Cadillac Linda A. Jurgensen, 63, Valley Center, were transported to the hospital in Salina. All four were properly restrained at the time of the accident, according to the KHP.
But the three-judge panel with the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania ruled against those lawmakers and declined to block the new maps from being implemented before the state's May primary.
"The Plaintiffs' frustration with the process by which the Pennsylvania Supreme Court implemented its own redistricting map is plain," the judges wrote in their opinion.
"But frustration, even frustration emanating from arduous time constraints placed on the legislative process, does not accord the Plaintiffs a right to relief."
State Rep. Jonathan Carroll to host back-to-work seminar in Wheeling
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State Rep. Jonathan Carroll will host a back-to-work seminar Monday, Dec. 18, at the Indian Trails Public Library for those beginning second careers, looking to re-enter the workforce or searching for a new job.
During the seminar, a career coach will discuss becoming more knowledgeable about an industry or company, wearing proper business attire, gaining confidence during a job search or interview and managing one's time during the job search. Jobseekers are encouraged to bring resumes.
The free event is scheduled from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at 355 Schoenbeck Road in Wheeling.
Netflix will be raising prices on two of its streaming services, according to Mashable.
The standard $9.99 service will go up to $10.99 and the premium will go from $10.99 to $13.99. The basic $7.99 service will remain the same.
The main difference between the services is that the basic only allows one screen to be streaming at a time while standard allows for two screens and premium allows for four. The basic also does not have HD.
Mashable reports that these price hikes will take place in November and that subscribers will be given 30 days notice before the price hike takes place.
Although the prices are going up, Netflix is still one of the cheaper streaming services.
More information: Mashable
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Although they sadly lost out of this year’s GAA Munster title, some Cork football supporter have high hopes that their team to bring Sam Maguire home where he belongs.
So much so that knitting group, Knit, and Natter from Dunmanway have knit a life-size replica for the team to raise despite the outcome.
To create the piece the group travelled to Croke Park for cup's measurements, then created a papier-mâché model exact to size and finally began knitting via a 'trial and error pattern'.
The creation also marks the 90th anniversary of the presentation famous cup.
Speaking to Patricia Messinger on C103’s Cork Today Show, the group facilitator Aine O’Brien talked about how the group also knitted the GPO in Dublin to mark the centenary of 1916 in 2016.
What talented ladies.
Among the recent group of Trinity Catholic (Mo.) prospects that recently visited Missouri during their Jr. Day was 2019 athlete Bryce Childress. He talked about what stood out during his recent tri...
PanARMENIAN.Net - Talks on the Syrian crisis involving Russia, Iran, and Turkey that were due to start in the Kazakh capital, Astana, on Wednesday, February 15 have been delayed by one day, Kazakhstan's foreign ministry said without explaining the reason for the delay, Reuters says.
Syrian rebels cast doubt on Monday over whether they would attend the talks, accusing Russia of failing to get Damascus to comply fully with a ceasefire or take any confidence-building steps.
Kazakhstan, Moscow's close political ally, said last week the two-day talks, to which United Nations special envoy for Syria, Staffan de Mistura, had also been invited, would focus on consolidating the Syrian ceasefire.
Delegations of the Damascus government and the rebels attended the previous round of talks in Astana in January but refused to negotiate directly with each other or sign any documents.
A new round of U.N.-backed peace talks is due to begin in Geneva next week.
Trenton Municipal Utilities has set a boil advisory for portions of Trenton starting Thursday, May 31st due to the installation of a new valve.
Water is expected to be off for three hours with the advisory affecting Oak Street from East 16th Street to East 17th Street as well as Princeton Road from East 17th Street to East 22nd Street.
The boil advisory that begins Thursday, May 31st begins in the morning at 8 o’clock and continues through Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock.
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - Bioleaders Corp :
* Says it will issue 3rd series unregistered and unsecured private convertible bonds, to raise 30 billion won in proceeds for operations and investment
* Maturity date is March 21, 2021, coupon rate is 0 percent and yield to maturity is 2 percent for the bonds
* Conversion price is 12,360 won/share and conversion ratio is 100 percent
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WE’RE JUST TWO weeks out from the start of the SSE Airtricity League season and Derry City are the latest club to unveil their new strip.
Having recently switched from Hummel to Adidas, the Folyesiders return to the three stripes nearly 20 years after wearing them last.
Conor McDermott, Aaron McEneff and Rory Patterson. Source: Twitter/derrycityfc
The club was rocked last March when it lost inspirational captain Ryan McBride at the age of just 27. The squad wore ‘McBride 5′ on the front of their shirts for the remainder of the campaign, and will do so once again this season.
Kenny Shiels’ side begin away to newly-promoted Waterford on Friday, 16 February.
Candystripes striker Patterson.
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(CNN) Police are responding to reports of a possible explosion near the Port Authority bus terminal at 42nd Street and Eighth Avenue, New York Police Department Sgt. Brendan Ryan said Monday.
The the A, C and E subway lines are being evacuated, he said.
One person is in custody, according to two NYPD sources with direct knowledge of the situation.
Francisco Ramirez said he heard two explosions as he was exiting a bus about 7:45 a.m. ET. He heard both blasts distinctly even though he was wearing headphones.
"From what I saw it sounded like it came from the subway, but I'm just guessing," he said. "It was two distinct explosions seconds from each other. As I was making my way toward the outside, I kept getting shoved by cops and there were cops at every entrance blocking and there was police and SWAT everywhere.
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Police are asking the public for any information regarding a 17-year-old male who showed up at a Winnipeg hospital overnight suffering from a gunshot wound.
Police say the victim arrived at hospital around 3:40 a.m. Wednesday morning with a wound to his upper body. He is listed in stable condition.
“Officers weren’t called to a scene, officers were called to the hospital so we don’t really know at this point where the scene is and what transpired,” said Const. Tammy Skrabek. “But I’m sure at 3:40 in the morning if you came across something that was a gunshot or heard a gunshot – that would be very helpful information for investigators.”
The Major Crimes Unit is continuing the investigation and is asking anyone with information to contact (204) 986-6219 or Crime Stoppers at (204) 786-8477.
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GRUNDY CENTER, Iowa -- One person is dead after a fiery car crash early Sunday morning.
The accident happened along Highway 14 near Grundy Center. Authorities say the driver was headed northbound on the highway when the vehicle dropped off the east shoulder and hit a guardrail and cement culvert. The vehicle then flipped over, landed on its wheels, and caught fire.
The driver died at the scene.
An autopsy has been scheduled to determine the driver's identity.
People living along part of Yaupon Drive want to see the street name changed to South Beach Drive from 19th to 29th avenues south. "Most of the residents are very much for it because the reputation in the past of the Yaupon corridor and there's still some of that in the northern part, but for the last three years, we've been pretty good at keeping aware of what's going on," David Moore said.
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Residents must cut their weeds within five days or risk a citation.
The city code previously listed time between notice of noncompliance and length of time allowed to cut them as 10 days. The city council on June 7 decreased the time between notice and cutting to five days.
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CHESAPEAKE, Va. - A 39-year-old man was shocked while trimming trees at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens on 3920 Airline Blvd.
The call came in Monday at 3:46 p.m.
When emergency crews arrived, they saw the man suspended in a tree.
Officials say the man hit a power line while cutting a tree and was shocked.
The man was taken to Maryview Hospital with life threatening injuries.
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The Trump administration has granted the Pentagon the authority to manage troop levels in Afghanistan, according to a U.S. official who said the decision is expected to be announced on Wednesday. The move means it will likely be up to Defense Secretary James Mattis to decide whether to send more American troops to Afghanistan as has been recommended by U.S. military commanders.
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc:
* ALNYLAM ANNOUNCES EXPANSION OF U.S. ORPHAN DRUG DESIGNATION FOR PATISIRAN TO TREATMENT OF TRANSTHYRETIN-MEDIATED AMYLOIDOSIS Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Dr. Kang Lee, professor at OISE's Jackman Institute of Child Study, has caused controversy with his suggestion that babies racially profile from as early as six-months-old.
Shattering Lee’s results, Piers Morgan snapped: “Let me stop you. We’ve had four kids, we’ve had happy and sad music; happy music makes the smile, sad music makes them sad.
“We’ve got two babies here, one is black and one is white, how can they have any kind of prejudice?”
He continued: “I remember showing my baby a tortoise for the first time at six-months old, does that make him anti-tortoise?”
Press coverage about Merge Healthcare has been trending positive recently, according to AlphaOne Sentiment Analysis. The research firm, a unit of Accern, scores the sentiment of press coverage by monitoring more than 20 million blog and news sources.
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MOSCOW — A committee of borough teens is sponsoring a series of free concerts at Centennial Park this summer.
The Young Visionaries, led by junior borough council members Grace Hamilton and Jack Cherundolo, are planning the concerts at 7 p.m. on the first and third Saturdays of June, July and August.
The series begins tonight with Daniel Jaggars and Ian Hipps, who play folk, blues and gypsy jazz.
Attendees should bring lawn chairs or blankets. Donations will be accepted to benefit Old Mill Park.
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Hey Rosetta, Tokyo Police club, Born Ruffians, By Divine Right, The Elwins, Sam Cash, Danielle Duval, Julie Fader, Kate Boothman, Tariq Hussain, Sure, Girlfriend Materials and DJ sets by Graham Walsh of Holy F@$k, play this party hosted by Hannah Georgas. 9 pm. $35. ticketf.ly/2Aotkva
The push for tariffs began in April 2017, when Suniva Inc., a bankrupt Georgia-based panel maker filed a trade complaint arguing that it had been crippled by a flood of imports. Trump responded in January, imposing duties of as much as 30%, saying they were necessary to protect American manufacturers and create jobs.
MUKILTEO, Wash. — A 10-year-old Washington boy died after suffering a major head injury when a heavy iron church gate fell on him, according to KCPQ.
The incident, which was labeled an “awful accident” by police, happened at the Sulamita Slavic Pentecostal Church in Mukilteo.
Paramedics arrived around 4:30 p.m. and found the boy on the ground with a bystander performing CPR on him. He was taken to the paramedic unit and pronounced dead a short time later.
Officials are unsure what exactly happened with the gate.
Bluffton Mayor Lisa Sulka recognized Aiden McCarthy, who is a contestant on the Food Network's "Chopped Junior," at the town council meeting on Feb. 14, 2017. The show premiers on Feb. 21 at 8 p.m. with host Ted Allen.
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April 5 Advancepierre Foods Holdings Inc
* Files for resale of its common stock of up to $439.2 million
* Advancepierre Foods Holdings - selling stockholders, including funds managed by Oaktree Capital and members of co's management, are selling 12.5 million shares Source text: (bit.ly/2p2t4YA) Further company coverage:
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SPEEDING drivers and nearly 20 crashes on a stretch of road have sparked plans for traffic calming measures.
A consultation has been launched to install speed bumps in Francis Avenue, Southsea, at its junction with Jessie Road.
The speed bumps could also used as a crossing point to improve pedestrian access.
Give way signs could also be installed at the junctions with Delamere Road and Northcote Road.
The road has seen 19 crashes over the past five years.
Residents in the surrounding area have been sent feedback forms in the post, to have their say and make further comments.
The closing date for the consultation is Wednesday, February 28.
ISLAMABAD: The official websites of several federal ministries and departments have been hacked Monday.
These ministries include Law and Justice, Water and Power, Establishment Division, Information Technology, Defence, Defence and Production, Industries and Production, Climate Change, Inter Provincial Coordination and National Food Security and Research.
Hackers from India have a history of hacking and defacing websites belonging to the Pakistan government.
Earlier this year, Indian hackers had hacked a government website run by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
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If you still have some holiday shopping to do and need to pick up a new Android phone for that lucky someone on your list, Verizon recently announced a new deal on the V30 that's pretty dang enticing.
Starting today, December 11 and going until December 13, you can get $300 of an LG V30 at Verizon Wireless for a final price of just $540. That $300 discount is paid out over the course of 24 months as a bill credit, and you'll need to purchase the V30 on an installment plan in order to take advantage of it.
Assuming you're already on Verizon and don't mind paying for the V30 month-to-month, $540 is a fantastic price for this phone. Although it got sidelined by the Note 8 and Pixel 2 XL, the V30 is still a great buy thanks to its gorgeous design, super fast performance, and phenomenal rear cameras.
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Darwin has experienced its worst cyclone in three decades, and now its moving over WA's north west.
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — When it rains, there is no question Bay Area roads become a much more dangerous place.
What is questionable though is just how many drivers do not seem to know what to do when the roads get slick.
And new on KRON4 News at 10, here is how not to be one of “those” drivers.
Watch the above video to see Stanley’s full report.
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I saw you driving in the rain ….. you were driving fast and crashed… Now, i’ll never be the same. @kron4news pic.twitter.com/UEJTawgG8h — Stanley Roberts (@SRobertsKRON4) April 18, 2017
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Pan-democrat Charles Mok pens letter slamming government's lagging innovation policies, while chief executive blames opposition filibusters for delays A war of words erupted between Hong Kong's outgoing chief executive and pan-democratic lawmaker Charles Mok on Sunday after the latter penned a piece criticising the administration's lagging policies in innovation and technology. Incumbent leader Leung Chun-ying launched an unexpected counter-attack on his Facebook page, saying that the pan-democrats, whom he accused of slowing down government policies, should instead be blamed.
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A councillor has expressed road traffic concerns in Paulstown where he says residents are not “walking like they used to”.
Cllr Malcolm Noonan said trucks and HGVs are causing “considerable change”.
He added: “Residents in the area don’t go for walks like they used to.” Cllr Noonan said he was aware of one incident where a resident was “pinned in to a ditch by a truck” and he called on the Council to look at traffic management in the area.
Director of Services at the Council, Tim Butler, said they “can’t stop traffic from using a section of road”.
He added that if you’re living out the country you have to expect a certain amount of machinery on the roads.
Police Search for Wanted Man who Broke into Fargo Home to Hide
Fargo Police Search For a Man Who Fled Police and Possibly Burglarized a Fargo Home
FARGO, N.D. — Fargo Police are searching for a man that fled police and is suspected of breaking into a house to hide.
The man who was wanted on a warrant was spotted by an officer around 1:30 a.m. in the 100 block of 18th St. South.
Once the man saw police he ran.
Police soon received a report of a house break-in on the 1600 Block of 2nd Ave. South.
The homeowners said the man broke a window and was inside the house.
Police believe it was the same man.
They formed a perimeter around the house and did a K9 search, but didn’t catch the suspect.
Motorists are being warned of severe delays on the M1 following an earlier accident.
A number of vehicles were involved in a crash on the southbound carriageway at J24 at about 9.30am.
Highways England earlier warned of 90-minute delays between J26 and J23A.
Congestion is easing, but drivers may to still expect some delays.
All lanes are now open.
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV is widening its search for a successor for Chief Executive Officer Sergio Marchionne, with a group of second-tier managers joining company veterans on a growing list of candidates, according to people close to the discussions. While Marchionne's closest aides, including Europe chief Alfredo Altavilla and Chief Financial Officer Richard Palmer, are under consideration to replace the CEO, the search has broadened to some younger candidates as the board casts a wide net, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the matter is private.
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WASHINGTON (CNN) — A UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter with three crew members on board experienced a hard landing Monday, crashing in Leonardtown, Maryland.
One of the crew members was medevaced from the scene, Ft. Belvoir spokesperson Jimmie Cummings told CNN.
No additional details were provided about the other crewmembers or why the helicopter, which came from Ft. Belvoir, crashed at approximately 1:50 p.m.
One witness, Garrett Bowles, told CNN he thinks the helicopter hit some trees as it went down. One other helicopter was at the scene when it crashed, Bowles told CNN.
Another witness, Bianca Melton, told CNN the helicopter looked like it stalled out before crashing.
The UH-60 Blackhawk is an Army utility helicopter used in air assault, air cavalry and aero-medical evacuation units.
The weather has acted as an age old talking point in the office and the immediate go to when there is a lull in conversation. People are obsessed with it and judging by the entries to the International Society of Nature and Wildlife Photographers' Weather Watch photo competition it is easy to see why.
Click through to see the winner and runners-up.
Sunrise over Flecknoe, Warwickshire, by Hamish Scott-Brown, 1st Place.
The overall winner for the competition was this foggy sunrise in Warwickshire.
The 4 Queens Resort and Casino is seen here in this undated photo. (FOX5)
An elderly woman was attacked and robbed at the 4 Queens Hotel in downtown Las Vegas early Wednesday morning, according to Las Vegas Metropolitan Police.
Police were called to the hotel at 1:26 a.m. The 81-year-old woman said she was opening her hotel room door when a man came to offer her help. Metro Police said when the door opened, he forced his way in, and punched the woman, breaking her jaw and nose. The man took her camera and purse, which held her ID, credit cards and cash, then fled the room in an unknown direction.
The woman was taken to the hospital with multiple fractures and a black eye, police said.
Police said no surveillance video matching the man's description was found.
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Police responded to a shooting at 3020 Barbara Lynn Way in North Nashville around 2:30 pm on Saturday.
A 16-year-old girl was shot in a drive-by shooting, but police believe her brother was the intended target. He was unharmed in the shooting.
The girl was sitting on the porch of the residence when the suspect, a black male around 19 years old, fired shots from a silver Nissan Sedan.
The victim was taken to Vanderbilt Children's Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Police have not identified anyone at this time. Stay with News 4 for updates on this story.
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LONDON, April 6 (IFR) - Derek Mills, a veteran of Deutsche Bank's bond syndicate desk, has had his job put at risk, according to market sources.
Mills joined the German lender in 1997 according to his LinkedIn profile and was a managing director on the financial institution syndicate desk.
Imran Mohammed, a vice president on Deutsche Bank's private debt syndicate has also been put at risk. He joined Deutsche Bank in 2009 according to his LinkedIn profile and had been working on the private debt syndicate since January 2015.
Mills and Mohammed were not immediately available for comment. (Reporting by Helene Durand, editing by Robert Smith, Sudip Roy)
Large crowds turned out Saturday morning to enjoy the Farm Share free food distribution hosted by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office.
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'Too soon to speculate on St Albans prison brawl'
At least three investigations are underway to determine the cause of the incident.
CAPE TOWN - A week after a deadly riot at the St Alban's Correctional Centre in Port Elizabeth, authorities say it's premature to speculate on the reasons for the violence at the prison.
At least three investigations are underway to determine what prompted more than 30 inmates to overrun warders with homemade weapons and knives on Family Day, killing three prisoners.
Eastern Cape Correctional Services Commissioner Nkosinathi Breakfast says he's trying to find solutions to inmates' grievances following reports of a hunger strike.
“I spoke to inmates and I have listened to their complaints, and currently I am in the process of considering all those complaints and seeing how I can assess them.”
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A pedestrian believed to be in his 50s was killed early Tuesday morning when he was struck and became trapped under an SUV at an intersection in Long Beach, authorities said.The collision was reported at 1:11 a.m. at Sixth Street and Park Avenue. The driver of the vehicle, an 80-year-old man, had a green light and was making a left turn at the time of impact, investigators said.A Long Beach Police Department officer happened to be stopped at the intersection and saw the incident unfold. The SUV hit the victim, who was jogging through a crosswalk, and dragged him for about a block.The driver then pulled over. Despite rescue efforts to save the pedestrian's life, he was pronounced dead at the scene. He was not immediately identified.The motorist was cooperating with investigators, according to police. He was not immediately cited or arrested.
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Anti-government protesters have clashed with police in Bahrain as they marked the sixth anniversary of the tiny island kingdom's Arab Spring uprising. Images posted on social media Tuesday showed masked protesters hurling rocks and other projectiles at riot police, who responded with tear gas.
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Thanks to affordable cosmetics brands like Wet n Wild, E.L.F., and Miss A , you don't have to devote an entire paycheck to keeping your beauty routine on point. All you need is just one dollar to add these beauty products to your digital cart. Feel free to send yourself on a shopping spree.
Knott's Berry Farm lit up in pink for a cure.
The 312-foot-tall Supreme Scream and the Calico Mine Ride will shine in pink across the Buena Park skyline through March 5 in support of breast cancer awareness, services and research in partnership with Susan G. Komen Orange County.
As a part of the park's Knott's for the Cure campaign, there will be complimentary breast exams and mammograms for low-income women and men from 9 a.m. on 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22 at the South Lot.
Guests can also support Knott's for the Cure by purchasing 2017 season passes or daily "pink tickets" online through March 5. For more information, visit the park's website.
BERLIN May 3 Volkswagen reported one of its highest-ever quarterly group profits even as vehicle sales declined, a sign that long-overdue cost cuts are materializing as the carmaker pushes to overcome its emissions scandal.
First-quarter group operating profit jumped 40 percent to 4.37 billion euros ($4.77 billion) from 3.13 billion a year ago, Volkswagen (VW) said on Wednesday, joining rivals Daimler and BMW which have also reported better-than-expected quarterly results.
Results were helped by improving cost savings at VW's troubled core division, the carmaker said, sticking with expectations for the full-year group operating margin to come in between 6 and 7 percent after 6.7 percent in 2016.
($1 = 0.9158 euros) (Reporting by Andreas Cremer; Editing by Maria Sheahan)
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Mood Indigo 18 – Moon + Stars
Tonight’s Mood Indigo features blue tracks to the tune of the moon + stars.
In honor of last night’s full moon and tonight’s waning gibbous, we’ll listen to songs dedicated to the moon, stars, and rest of the cosmos.
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The Bank of Canada left its key interest rate unchanged today at 1.25% as expected. James Smith, Economist at ING, points out that the BoC used a more optimistic language in its statement suggests tightening may not be far away. Key Quotes: “The Bank of Canada kept interest rates on hold, however the tone of […] The post Bank of Canada: Tightening may not be far away – ING appeared first on Forex Crunch.
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Sgt. Josh Glenn of Bethany surprises his daughter Ravyn at the re-school after returning home from the Middle East. She was celebrating her half birthday at the pre-school. He was overseas when she celebrated her birthday on June 7, 2017.
BERLIN — Scientists say a crack along a key floating ice shelf in Antarctica indicates that a vast iceberg is close to breaking off.
The process, known as calving, happens periodically but researchers are watching closely to see whether climate change is affecting the phenomenon.
Scientists at the University of Swansea in Britain said Thursday the rift in the Larsen C ice shelf grew by 17 kilometers (10.6 miles) in six days.
They say the break, when it comes, could produce one of the largest icebergs ever recorded.
University of Colorado scientist Ted Scambos says the shelf appears to be breaking further back than previously recorded calvings.
Scambos adds that "this berg is telling us something has changed, and not for the better. For now, though, the ice shelf will barely notice."
Damascus, SANA- The Syrian Arab Army units started on Monday a precise military operation targeting the terrorist organizations’ hideouts in Hazza town.
SANA correspondent to Ghouta said that the army units advanced towards the town of Hazza to clear it of terrorists in parallel with carrying out precise bombardment targeting the terrorist gatherings and main hotbeds in the town of Zamalka and Erbin.
In the north-western sector of Ghouta, the army units carried out intensive operations on the terrorist gatherings which still besieging many families inside Harasta city and preventing them from leaving the area.
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"Honestly, the heart attack was the best thing that ever happened to me," said Smith, who later noted that he was a "wake-and-baker" (a term for people smoke marijuana shortly after waking up) and felt great despite being awake since 5 a.m.
"It makes sense because I had 100 percent blockage in the LAD [left anterior descending], the big artery, the widow-maker," said Smith in his first television interview since the potentially deadly coronary.
"It didn't feel like I was having a heart attack. [I] didn't recognize it was happening. But as they went inside me, opened up that vein, suddenly I breathed and felt a world better," Smith went on to say.
In the days after the heart attack, Smith was advised by his general practitioner to lose 50 pounds and lower his cholesterol by following a plant-based diet. He says he has since lost 32 pounds and plans to lose more weight in the near future. He credits a potato-based diet touted in magician Penn Jillette's book "Presto!" for the weight loss.
Love at first sight! Gorgeous, inviting custom built home in a quiet Slingerlands neighborhood. Newly remodeled gourmet kitchen, great for entertaining, features a two-story, two-way stone fireplace to the adjoining sunroom. Stunning custom details throughout include raised panels, coffered ceilings, and built in cabinetry. The second level features 6 spacious bedrooms, 3 full baths, ample closet space, and an additional multi-use room that could serve as a playroom, den or exercise room. Enjoy the indoor pool year-round with a wall of sliding glass doors that, in the warmer months, can be opened to the large Trex deck and beautiful screened in gazebo. The private rolling lawn and treed yard make for a lovely retreat. The in-law/ guest suite features a private entrance and front porch, and includes a living room, kitchenette, spacious bedroom with walk-in closet, and a full bath. This is the perfect multi-generational home!
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Funeral services for Freddie Lee Miller, age 69, will be held Tuesday December 12, 2017 at 1:00 PM at the Chapel of Mercer Brothers Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Ridgecrest Cemetery. Mr. Miller died Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital.
Visitation for Mr. Miller will begin on Monday morning December 11, 2017 from 9:00 am until 7:00 pm at Mercer Brothers Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Monday evening from 6:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Mercer Brothers Funeral Home. Mr. Miller will lie in state on Tuesday December 12, 2017 at the Chapel of Mercer Brothers Funeral Home from 9:00 am until time of service.
For more information, please call Mercer Brothers Funeral Home at 731-423-4922.
There is outrage across the country due to increase in price of petrol & diesel. Constant rise in the price of fuel is also a reason for such poll results.Therefore, hike should be immediately rolled back: KC Tyagi, JDU pic.twitter.com/8Lo65rtvR2
On Saturday author/blogger Cory Doctorow launched a new barrage of criticism towards Wells Fargo Life Pro Tip: if you don't like banks, join a credit union.
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The Breeders’ label 4AD announced that it will reissue the band’s first four albums on May 18. The early ’90s records, Pod (1990) and Last Splash (1993), will be getting the wax treatment for the first time in the U.S. by 4AD. Mountain Battles (2002) and Title TK (2008) went out of print after their release. As it stands, copies of Title TK start at around $92 on Discogs. A pre-order of the reissue will run you $17.24. You do the math.
The classic Breeders lineup is currently touring the U.S. in support of their vital new album All Nerve. Check out the band’s fun visit to the NPR offices last week for their delightful Tiny Desk Concert.
Billed as the world's longest aircraft, the £25 million aircraft sustained damage to its cockpit in the crash that occurred at around 11am GMT on Wednesday.
Aircraft enthusiast Dickinson announced last year that he was investing £250,000 in the manufacture of the Airlander 10 - which is described as part plane, part airship. It measures in at 302-feet long and can stay airborne for five days.
HAV, the craft's developer, tells the BBC all the crew are "safe and well". A spokesman adds: "The flight went really well and the only issue was when it landed." Read more here.
Adult Afternoon Movie series presents the 2017 film by Paul Thomas Anderson. Set in 1950s London, Reynolds Woodcock is a renowned dressmaker whose fastidious life is disrupted by a young, strong-willed woman, Alma, who becomes his muse and lover. 2 pm. Free. Drop in.
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Tonight: A 10 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. North-northwest wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 32. North wind around 7 mph.
Thursday night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. East-southeast wind 5 to 9 mph.
1:34 Zion Williamson - best high school dunker ever? Pause
0:49 Traits of a good drill instructor
0:55 Bluffton Town Council says no way to Hilton Head National annexation
2:53 Bluffton leaders recognize 'Chopped Junior' contestant
1:20 Bluffton home destroyed in fire. Neighbor: Watched it 'turn into a roman candle'
1:13 Meet Parris Island drill instructor named 'top hat' in the Corps
1:00 Attorney on possible illegal immigration enforcement activity in Beaufort County
1:36 Locals speak out against redevelopment of Hilton Head National
2:09 Your rights when confronted by immigration enforcement officials
Amarillo police are investigating the death of a 3-year-old child who was found unconscious and not breathing.
On June 8, police were called to the 4000 block of South Bowie. The child was under the care of a home health care professional at the time.
He was transported to a local hospital where he was eventually transported to a hospital in Forth Worth. He died on June 10.
After performing an autopsy, the child's death has been ruled a homicide.
There have been no arrests in this case, and Special Crimes continues their investigation.
If you have information on this incident, call the Special Crimes Unit at 378-9468.
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Cell phones and cash was stolen in an armed robbery from a Metro PCS store in the Serra Mesa neighborhood of San Diego Tuesday, the San Diego Police Department (SDPD) confirmed.
This is the 9th reported armed robbery at a Metro PCS store in San Diego.
The robbery occurred around 3:57 p.m. on the 2600 block of Mission Village Drive.
Police have not yet confirmed if this incident was linked to the others.
There were two suspects involved in the robbery--a 28-year old man with a beard, wearing a gray hoodie, shorts and a 25-year old man wearing a gray shirt and pants.
The 28-year old suspect had been carrying a handgun.
No other information was available.
Check back for updates on this breaking news.
Toronto FC defender Nick Hagglund will be out of action for six to eight weeks with a left medial collateral ligament sprain.
Hagglund suffered the injury in the first half of Toronto’s 4-1 Major League Soccer home win against the Portland Timbers on Saturday. Hagglund was chasing down a Timbers attacker when he fell awkwardly and caught his left leg underneath his body.
The 24-year-old Hagglund had torn the same ligament on May 13, and was making just his second start since returning.
Toronto returns to action Saturday at Chicago.
Israeli occupation forces detained at least nine Palestinians during overnight raids between Sunday and Monday in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem, according to local sources
In East Jerusalem, Israeli occupation forces detained five Palestinians, including a minor. They were identified by locals as Walid Yasser al-Khatib, Hammudeh Ahmad Maqbul, Muhammad Khleif Askar, Sultan Salah al-Din and minor Hammudeh Kifah Askar, whose age remained unknown.
In the central West Bank district of Ramallah, Israeli occupation forces detained two Palestinians identified by locals as Mahmoud Ahed Awwad and Muhammad Ahmad al-Durr.
Source: Ma'an News Agency
NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on October 17, 2017, at 6:00 p.m. at the City Hall located at 690 Quinnell Avenue North in Lakeland, MN 55043, the Lakeland City Council will hold a public hearing to solicit public response to consider an amendment to the citys code with regard to the state building code requirements. Any and all persons desiring to be heard shall be given opportunity at the above stated time and place.
Dated this 3rd day of October, 2017
BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL
/s/Jennifer Hutchins Farrell
City Clerk
Published in the
Stillwater Gazette
October 6, 2017
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3:04 3 challenges to prosecuting hate crimes at the federal level Pause
2:05 Hate crimes carry 'different harm' than other crimes
2:34 Prosecuting hate crimes in Idaho
0:51 The day Idaho's Teton Dam broke
0:08 Instant horse racing: What the machine looks like
1:54 Behind the scenes at the Velma Morrison auction in 2014
0:58 Risch objects to King letter
2:50 Peek inside Velma Morrison's Boise home, hear the YMCA's plans
0:49 Helicopter video shows avalanches cutting off access to Stanley
MASON CITY, Iowa – A North Iowa woman is pleading guilty to possession of methamphetamine with intent to deliver.
33-year-old Toleka Jeanette Juenger of Mason City will now be sentenced on March 20 in Cerro Gordo County District Court. Authorities say she had a little over 14 grams of meth and drug paraphernalia in her possession when she was in Mason City on September 8, 2016.
A small town in north Arkansas will soon have a new hotel, the first for the town.
According to a news release, Fairfield Bay, along with BD Alliance, LLC and DMC International, LLC, announced plans for a new 63-room, 4-story Cobblestone Hotel.
The release said this will be the first hotel in Fairfield Bay. It'll be located on Lost Creek Parkway next to the Fairfield Bay Conference and Visitor Center.
Fairfield Bay is a town of about 2,300 people in Cleburne and Van Buren Counties by Greers Ferry Lake.
The upcoming Cobblestone Hotel is poised to change the face of Fairfield Bay, according to the release.
“As someone who attends many conferences, the Cobblestone Hotel will give Fairfield Bay a huge competitive advantage over mid-size conference centers around Arkansas,” said Mayor Paul Wellenberger.
The mayor said the hotel will have a direct impact on the local economy. He's expecting new businesses to follow as well.
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Althoff girls volleyball clinched the championship of the Class 3A Benton Sectional on Wednesday. The Crusaders advance to the Salem super-sectional against Mount Zion on Friday. Provided
In this July 9, 2016, file photo, police officers arrest DeRay Mckesson for blocking Airline Highway during a protest in Baton Rouge, La. The activist's attorney claims Black Lives Matter is a movement and not an organization that can be sued by a Louisiana police officer who was injured at a protest after a deadly police shooting.
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The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s recent decision to delay costly new financial obligations for removing dormant offshore infrastructure recognizes that oil producers are struggling to meet their responsibilities due to the downturn in crude prices, and how bankruptcies are complicating the process.
Q1 net income of $2.162B or $5.15 per share vs. $1.2B and $2.68 one year ago.
Investment Banking revenues of $1.7B up 16% Y/Y; advisory revenue of $756M down 2%; underwriting revenue of $947M up 37%. Investment banking backlog slipped from Q4 and from a year ago.
Institutional Client Services revenue of $3.36B down 2% Y/Y. FICC revenue of $1.69B flat from a year ago. Equities revenue of $1.67B down 6%.
Investment & Lending revenue of $1.46B up sharply from a year ago.
Investment Management revenue of $1.5B up 12% Y/Y.
Compensation and benefits of $3.29B up 24% Y/Y. Ratio of comp and benefits to revenue unchanged at 41%.
Standard CET1 ratio of 14.2%; advanced of 12.9%. Quarterly dividend is boosted to $0.75 from $0.65. Tangible book value per share of $175.05.
6.2M shares bought back during quarter at average cost of $243.22 each. Another 50M of buybacks is authorized.
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Previously: Goldman Sachs misses by $0.02, misses on revenue (April 18)
BP's Dudley seen reigning for years to restore major's might
LONDON, June 15 When BP boss Bob Dudley clinched a final deal to settle litigation over the deadly Deepwater Horizon disaster, many oil industry executives and investors thought his mission was accomplished.
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia yesterday accused the government of making "shady arms deal" with different countries in its own interest. "Hasina's government is purchasing arms from different countries including India without floating any tender.
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Children aged 3-7 and their parents or other caregivers, and siblings, are invited to Story Time in the Garden on the second Thursday afternoons of the summer months. 1:30 pm on June 14, July 12 and August 9, 2018, in the Gardens at the Yawkey House Museum, In case of rain on a given day, the Story Time will move indoors to the Woodson History Center across McIndoe Street. Staff and volunteers from the Marathon County Historical Society will take turns reading from vintage picture books and leading traditional children’s outdoor games, surrounded by the beauty of nature in our welcoming Yawkey House Gardens. Registration is not required. 715-842-5750.
There’s a new batch of fake ID’s in Tulsa. So far, Homeland Security has seized more than 100 of them. Police say these new fakes are difficult to spot.
Rep. Roger Williams (R-TX) praises the Capitol Police officers who intervened when a gunman opened fire on him and other Republican lawmakers at a baseball practice in Alexandria, Virginia.
The Langlaagte licence testing centre has been closed following a burglary on Sunday night‚ the Johannesburg Metro police said on Monday.
“An undisclosed amount of money was taken from the safe as well as computers were stolen‚” said Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department spokesperson Wayne Minnaar.
He said only learner driver tests and practical driving tests will go ahead as usual “but the rest of the services at the station will be suspended until further notice”.
Minnaar said police would investigate how thieves managed to get past security guards or how they gained access to the station.
A Bushnell, Illinois, woman was arrested on meth charges Sunday, according to the McDonough County Sheriff's Office.
Sheriff Rick VanBrooker said Leslie V. Clark, 34, was stopped for speeding Sunday at 10:30 p.m. During the stop, authorities said the sheriff's office canine, Kenzo, alerted police of the presence of drugs.
VanBrooker said deputies found four grams of meth packed for delivery, hidden inside a Pringles can in Clark's purse. He said they also found digital scales and $637 in her purse.
Clark was charged with possession of methamphetamine under five grams, possession of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver under five grams and an outstanding warrant charging her with delivery of methamphetamine.
VanBrooker said Clark was the first to be arrested as part of operation "Icemelt." He said the operation, which began three months ago, is "aimed at curbing the flow of methamphetamine (Ice) into McDonough County."
The trouble with the rat-race is that even if you win, you're still a rat. -- Lily Tomlin
Renault is a standout midfield performer so far in 2017.
That is the view of Bob Fernley, the deputy boss at Force India.
Last year, Force India was the fourth force in F1, and the Silverstone based team remains fourth in the 2017 standings after three races.
But although Renault’s results are not yet flowing in, Fernley said he is impressed with how Renault is going.
"Yes, I think they are progressing very quickly," he said. "Certainly more quickly than I would have expected.
"Before testing, I thought we would have a rivalry with Williams, Toro Rosso and McLaren, but McLaren clearly has a problem and Renault has made a significant step forward," Fernley added.
"Right now, two teams are in a fierce battle for first place, but behind them there are many teams and that’s great."
With thanksgiving approaching, Sweet Potato Chronicle Girls, Laura and Ceri dishes on how you can take the pressure off your holiday cooking by delegating some of your duties to the kids.
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Russell is in the Cubs' lineup Tuesday against the Indians after being briefly hospitalized with an allergic reaction Sunday.
Russell had a reaction after eating some shellfish but felt better after receiving an IV. The 24-year-old is hitting just .219/.324/.281 to start the season, though his 12.2 percent walk rate and 13.5 percent strikeout rate both represent career bests.
April 27 Emerald Expositions Events Inc
* Emerald Expositions announces pricing of initial public offering
* Says initial public offering of 15.5 million common shares priced at $17.00 per share
* Selling 10.3 million shares and certain stockholders of company affiliated with onex corporation are selling 5.1 million shares
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SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) - A Santa Clara County judge has dismissed a rape charge against former San Francisco 49er Ray McDonald after prosecutors said the woman who made the allegation refused to testify.
Judge David A. Cena dismissed the charge - one count of rape of an intoxicated person - on Monday. Santa Clara County prosecutor Chris Lamiero said in a statement he tried to convince the victim to testify, but she refused.
The woman said she slipped and fell on a pool deck at McDonald's San Jose home in December 2014 and continued to fall after that because of her initial head injury and alcohol consumption. She accused McDonald of carrying her upstairs to his bedroom and sexually assaulting her.
McDonald faced a maximum of eight years in prison.
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Construction firm Kercon Construction has announced that it is hiring.
The building, civil engineering and facilities managment form is looking for an excavator driver, a groundworker and a general labourer/lorry driver.
The excavator driver should have experience with a 360 degree excavator, three to five years experience and a C licence. The groundworker should have broadly similar, as well as experience of power-floating floors, as well as shuttering and their own transport.
And the general labourer can expect to coordinate the delivery of equipment and materials to and from the company’s yard and sites.
Anyone interested should send their cv’s to info@Kercon.ie
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Words and Feathers
They said I was mad. Mad! But I told them I would do it.
Here is my audio recording of my poem “while skydiving, i contemplate the inner ear, stalactites, the half-life of monamine oxidase inhibitors, why i consistently burn my bacon, and whether the chute will open” which you can read (in less time that you took to read that title) at Tupelo’s 30/30 Project page.
Look for Day 10 and the longest title on the page.
Part of the deal was that I would include an audio recording for Robert Okaji in exchange for his sponsoring (and titling) this poem. You can see his site here.
while skydiving
President Maithripala Sirisena says scholars and intellectuals should come forward to provide a better service to the country and the people.
Speaking at the ceremony to mark 75th anniversary of Kegalle Vidyalaya today the President noted that the wolrd leaders respect several factors within the country including free education and free health service and its quality.
“It is our responsibility to create scholars and intellectuals for a better tomorrow. They should not be left idle. They must take social leadership. In a competitive society, when scholars and intellectuals come forward most of the issues in society can be resolved …”
President Sirisena also opened the exhibition which was organized to mark the 75th Anniversary Celebrations of the Kegalle Vidyalaya.
When Collinsville High School graduate Emily Halasey feels anxious, she tries to focus instead on what's around her: five things she can feel, four things she smells or wishes she could smell, three things she hears, and so on.
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CHESTERFIELD, Mo. – Police responded to a Chesterfield apartment complex Friday after a man barricaded himself in an apartment.
The standoff took place at the Village Green Apartments on Bantry Lane.
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Former rapper Craig Mack, best known for the platinum 1994 hit "Flava in Ya Ear" has died in South Carolina.Colleton County Coroner Richard Harvey says the 47-year-old Mack died at his home in Walterboro around 9 p.m. Monday. Harvey said it appeared Mack died of natural causes.The Long Island, New York, native at one time was part of Diddy's Bad Boy Entertainment, which released his first album, "Project: Funk da World," anchored by "Flava in Ya Ear," which was nominated for a Grammy. His follow-up single, "Get Down" went gold.After Mack left Diddy, he released a second album, "Operation: Get Down" in 1997 but left the music industry and devoted his life to religion.DJ Scratch said on Instagram that Mack formerly handled his turntable setups and breakdowns.
Berwickshire farmer Sandy Mole was one of three former members of the Scottish Agricultural Rural Development Centre called on to cut the cake at a 25th anniversary celebration for former members and tenants.
Pictured, from left, are John Ross, National Farmers’ Union Scotland president from 1990 to 1996; Sandy, president from 1996 to 1997; and Scott Johnston, the union’s chief executive from 1978 to 1994.
John and Sandy were president and chief executive of the union during its move from Edinburgh office out to the rural centre at Ingliston in 1992 and spearheaded the its original development.
Forget the New England Patriots; When it comes to sports dynasties, there’s only a handful more dominant than Kate Upton’s reign over Sports Illustrated. Elle Macpherson has the all time lead with five cover, but Upton is closing in with three of her own. Here they all are.
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2013
2017
Wow, I feel so honored and excited to be back with Sports Illustrated!! Thank you @si_swimsuit and @mj_day for inviting me to be part of an issue that features and celebrates beauty and confidence in every shape and size #siswim17 #grateful A post shared by Kate Upton (@kateupton) on Feb 14, 2017 at 9:53pm PST
She also had one back-page cover…
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CANBERRA, Australia — An Australian official says China uses a different tone in private talks than it used in a recent public statement that demanded Australia take off its “tinted glasses” and take “concrete actions” to improve bilateral ties.
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Secretary Frances Adamson was being questioned by a Senate committee on Thursday on the vastly different accounts that the Australian and China foreign ministers gave of their bilateral meeting on the sidelines of a Group of 20 minister’s conference in Argentina last week.
Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop described her meeting with her Chinese counterpart Wang Yi as “very warm and candid and constructive.” Wang issued a statement in terse terms.
Australia has been talking down media reports of diplomatic disruptions over Chinese anger at Australian policies.
April 28 DIGIA OYJ:
* REG-DIGIA PLC IS PREPARING ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR ITS GROWTH STRATEGY: THE COMPANY HAS MADE AN AGREEMENT ON CONDITIONAL BANK FINANCING AND IS PLANNING A RIGHTS ISSUE
* ACCORDING TO A PRELIMINARY ESTIMATE, RIGHTS ISSUE WOULD AMOUNT TO A MAXIMUM OF EUR 12.5 MILLION, AND, MARKET CONDITIONS PERMITTING, IT WOULD BE CARRIED OUT DURING Q2 OF 2017
* HAS DECIDED TO LAUNCH A RIGHTS ISSUE FOR COMPANY'S PRESENT SHAREHOLDERS TO FINANCE ITS PLANNED GROWTH STRATEGY
* HAS ALSO SIGNED AN AGREEMENT ON NEW LONG-TERM BANK FINANCING WITH DANSKE BANK PLC
* COMPANY AIMS TO GROW AT A CONSIDERABLY FASTER PACE THAN IT MARKET AND SEEKS AN AVERAGE ANNUAL GROWTH OF 15 PER CENT DURING STRATEGY PERIOD 2016-2019 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
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Dec 12(Reuters) - Nanning Sugar Industry Co Ltd
* Says it issued 2017 first tranche non-public corporate bonds worth 500 million yuan, with a term of three years and annual interest rate of 6.5 percent
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Spokane Major Crimes detectives were investigating Saturday morning after a reported shooting near the intersection of Addison and Carlisle.
Detectives on scene report a woman was shot following an argument between a man and a woman. It's not clear if the man and woman are in a relationship. Officers on scene detained a person of interest.
A woman was taken to an area hospital in critical condition Saturday.
Police say there is no threat to the public.
Additional details weren't immediately available Saturday. As we learn more we will update this story.
HOUSTON — The U.S. Supreme has refused to review an appeal from a 48-year-old Salvadoran man on Texas death row for the slayings of two Houston store clerks during an attempted robbery more than 17 years ago.
The high court had no comment in its decision Monday in the case of Gilmar Guevara.
Attorneys for Guevara asked the justices to reverse lower courts' rulings rejecting arguments that he's mentally impaired and ineligible for the death penalty.
Guevara was convicted and sentenced to death for the fatal shootings of 48-year-old Tae Youk and 21-year-old Gerardo Yaxon. Youk was from South Korea and Yaxon from Guatemala.
Guevara, identified as the shooter, and two accomplices fled the scene in southwest Houston in June 2000 without any money.
Daniel Mays has said he believes Line of Duty will "run and run".
Mays, who played Danny Waldron in 2016's third series, told BBC Radio 5 live's Afternoon Edition he was very pleased with his Bafta TV nomination for the role, adding it was great to be "acknowledged".
The actor said Jed Mercurio's writing on the police drama was the "best" he had ever worked with.
April 20 Orange SA
* Orange's new banking service, dubbed Orange Bank, will first be offered to group employees from mid-May and then fully launched for customers on July 6, chief executive Stephane Richard said in a conference on Thursday.
* Orange Bank will eventually offer loans, insurance, group said in a statement Further company coverage: (Reporting by Mathieu Rosemain)
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Police have been ridiculed for promoting a bizarre body-contorting move designed to avoid drivers swinging their car doors open into passing cyclists.
The method, dubbed the ‘Dutch reach’, involves motorists winding down the window and opening the door from the outside using their left hand. It’s hoped the technique will reduce the number of cyclists injured through ‘dooring’ which was the cause of 474 accidents across the UK in 2015.
However, the impractical process means drivers are forced to tie themselves in a knot to get out of their cars - despite potentially having a better view of passing cyclist.
But, is it worth the hassle to protect cyclists and prevent accidents? Have your say below....
Tennis has produced some of the world's most successful athletes, with the elite stars raking in millions for their exploits on the court.
Four stars – including one female player – have broke through the £50million mark, while Andy Murray is currently fifth in the all-time earnings list.
Prize money continues to rise each year at many of the major tournaments, with women's tennis stars being paid equal amounts to their male counterparts.
Roger Federer has just revealed his new sponsorship deal with clothing brand Uniqlo, but when only taking prize money into account, where does he rank among the top 10 earners?
Take a look through the gallery to reveal the top 10 highest earning tennis stars of all time.
Today's top gainers include the company Alaska Air Group, Inc. which is in the industry Regional Airlines , gaining 0.23% today. In the last week its performance is -0.42%, and 35.23% for the past quarter.
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Lead singer of 80s pop band Dead Or Alive who gained more fame on Celebrity Big Brother. Died October, aged 57. Emilie Ford - Singer who had UK No.1 with What Do You Want To Make Those Eyes At Me You? Died April, aged 78. Greg Lake - Fronted both Emerson, Lake & Palmer and King Crimson.
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Montana man gets 42 years for producing child pornography
GREAT FALLS, Mont. (AP) — A 36-year-old Montana man has been sentenced nearly 42 years in prison for producing child pornography while he violently abused a girl several times a week over a period of years.
Timothy Allen Weaver of Dearborn pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual exploitation of children and one count of receiving child pornography. He was sentenced Tuesday by U.S. District Judge Brian Morris in Great Falls.
Federal prosecutors say the Cascade County sheriff's department was investigating Weaver in August 2016 when a search of his residence turned up child pornography on his computer and other devices. Prosecutors say the images they found indicated he violently abused a girl, including choking her, several times a week between 2011 and 2016.
Five years ago, Jason Fisher was thrown headlong into the darker corners of the American healthcare system. His wife died unexpectedly of an undiagnosed blood clot just before her 31st birthday, leaving Fisher as a single father of a two-year-old with special needs.
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Mark Zuckerberg is on a worldwide apology tour for misusing your personal data.
The fact is: millions of companies make billions cramming unwanted ads down your throat. An unethical process plays out behind the scenes. Your personal information is collected then passed to anonymous intermediaries for analysis.
The result? More unwanted ads. Your breached privacy is sold to the highest bidder - strangers you will never meet. Strangers who want to know everything about you. Do you feel violated? Good! You should. This is a gross invasion of your privacy. But now there's a way to fight back.
Evacuated locals are watching live footage of their town, desperately trying to see if their homes are among the 70 + reported to be destroyed.
BEIJING, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Honda Motor Co’s sales in China rose 10.9 percent in January from a year earlier to 126,174 vehicles, after climbing 6.2 percent in December, the company said on Friday.
Honda did not provide a forecast for its volume in China this year.
The Tokyo-headquartered automaker last year sold a total of 1.44 million vehicles, up 15.5 percent from 2016. Honda’s sales in China rose 24 percent in 2016. (Reporting by Norihiko Shirouzu and Beijing Monitoring Desk; Editing by Sherry Jacob-Phillips)
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A STRENGTHENING US economy may spur the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates twice in the next 3 1/2 months as a tight labour market pushes risks to the upside, a Bloomberg survey showed.
Median results of the survey of 41 economists, conducted from Dec 5-7, showed
From a stabbed inflatable turkey to a kidnapped statue of the Virgin Mary, the Queen City has experienced a rash of vandalism and mischief-related crimes over the past several weeks, Manchester... For Timberlane wrestling, success is expected.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (Photo: AP)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 15 took to Twitter to greet the nation on the occasion of India’s 71th Independence Day and Krishna Janmashtami. He shared a couple of posts saying, ” Independence Day greetings to my fellow Indians. Jai Hind.” “Greetings on Janmashtami.”
Further details awaited.
94-year sentence possible in officers' assault
WAGNER, S.D. (AP) — A Wagner man is facing up to 94 years behind bars for nearly running over three police officers at the scene of a vehicle fire in 2016.
Jerrod Zephier has been found guilty of three counts of aggravated assault and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, as well as three misdemeanor charges. The officers were forced to dive out of the way to avoid being hit when Zephier drove drunk into the area where they were working.
The Daily Republic reports Zephier threatened harm to one of the officers as he was arrested. Police had to physically restrain Zephier at the hospital where his blood was drawn because he was so combative.
No sentencing date has been set.
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Utility companies have restored power to most of their Iowa and Nebraska customers following the wet, windy weather on Christmas. The National Weather Service says gusts of 70 mph were recorded Sunday night at the Norfolk and Wayne airports in Nebraska, and gusts exceeding 60 mph cut power to more than 4,300 customers in the Sioux City, Iowa, area.
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Sergio Fabian Martinez was driving a 2007 Honda Accord north on Mariposa Road at approximately 6 p.m. when he lost control of the vehicle, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department, causing it to strike a light pole and fire hydrant before rolling over onto the sidewalk.
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We have a stretch of quiet weather setting up for the next several days. A few snow and rain showers are possible in spots this afternoon, but it doesn't look like much at all. High temperatures will be in the 30s to near 40 degrees, which is pretty much seasonable for this time of year.
Quiet weather sticks around for several more days, with warming highs into the 40s by the weekend.
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Home Indiana Evansville Trial Date Set For Man Accused Of Abusing Disabled Person April 24th, 2018 Tyrone Morris Evansville, Indiana
A trial date is set for a former Easterseals employee accused of 11 counts of battery against a disabled and elderly man. William Putty is accused of abusing a 64-year-old man back in August and September of last year.
Police say video surveillance shows putty forcefully holding the victim in a headlock causing a nosebleed, and grabbing and bending the victim’s fingers back.
Putty was hired by a family trust to care for the victim five days a week, but he was first briefly employed at Easterseals.
Easterseals fired him after video surfaced of the alleged incidents.
His trial is set for September 19th.
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MARCELLUS — Centreville’s baseball team swept host Marcellus in a pair of Southwest 10 Conference baseball games Monday 5-0 and 9-0.
Centreville pitchers Alex Meyer and Jared Spencer combined to hold Marcellus without a hit. Meyer struck out four. Spencer struck out four and walked one.
Derek Gleaton cranked out two hits for Centreville and scored once. Seth Chiddister, Nick Weber, Kyzer Bowen, Matt Happel and Chad Spencer all added one hit.
Chiddister drove in two runs and Hunter Huchinson had one RBI.
Weber scored twice. Bowen, Spence, and Gleaton all added one run each.
Trevor Henry took the loss for Marcellus allowing seven hits, four walks with four strikeouts.
Chiddister was the winning pitcher in game two allowing one hit, a single to Marcellus’ Jack Sumners. He walked two and struck out nine.
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The Mall of America has 520 stores, 18,000 parking spaces, shark tanks and amusement park rides. Starting today, it also has a poet.
Twenty-seven-year-old Brian Sonia-Wallace beat out 4,000 others for a shot at the Mall of America writer in residence position, celebrating the Bloomington, Minnesota, mall’s 25th birthday.
Here & Now‘s Robin Young talks with Sonia-Wallace (@RentPoet) about the unusual residency, and what he intends to do.
Robbinsdale Fitness Center at Robbinsdale Middle School has been awarded a $75,000 facility grant from the Hennepin Youth Sports Program to update equipment at the center.
In addition, the City of Robbinsdale and the Robbinsdale Area Schools district will receive $8.702 for miscellaneous equipment at Armstrong High School, Sutton and Tapper Fields near Sandburg Learning Center, and Scanlon Field in Robbinsdale, as well as $110,000 to reconstruct the north playfield at Cooper High School.
Equipment at fitness center, located at 3730 Toledo Ave. N., is used by the middle school and community members. The facility has two gymnasiums, plus a weight room and a large selection of exercise equipment. The update will include replacing old or outdated equipment with newer models.
Crystal and Robbinsdale, as well as Robbinsdale Schools, have received grant funding on multiple occassions in the past for other park and recreational facility updates.
In the Northern Lights Theater: An Evening with The Psychedelic Furs
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A Waynesville man faces child abuse charges after he broke the arm of his two month old son. The incident occurred Sunday when Andrew Abram said he became frustrated while feeding his son. The little boy was later taken to Barnes Hospital in St. Louis where an examination also found the infant had fractured ribs and leg injuries that were three to six weeks old.
Today I was privileged to join a very special programme in Bhubaneswar- I met relatives of leading freedom fighters of Odisha. pic.twitter.com/Cr3Fts7V9r April 16, 2017
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in Bhubaneshwar, Odisha to attend BJP annual national executive meet. He felicitated freedom fighters families who fought in Paika rebellion and Quit India movement.PM felt privileged to meet the families of freedom fighters from Odisha and he expressed it on twitter."Today, the history was recalled with pride. It is my honour to see the descendants of martyrs. Unfortunately, the long years of freedom movement was confined in few persons and specific period. We should recall the events and contribution of everyone who participated in the freedom struggle," said PM Narendra Modi.Later after the felicitation Prime minster in a series of tweets praised the freedom fighters.
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by Gary Reed
"Nobody can accurately predict the future yet today we’re being told that a humankind smart enough to create robots is too stupid to create whole new industries and institutions for itself. People who buy into this are helping to create a perfect storm that will benefit authoritarian collectivists, progressives, social justice warriors, income redistributors and statists of all kinds. Demanding a $15 per hour minimum wage is steadily driving fast food operators and many other businesses into the mechanized arms of robots to automate their operations." (04/16/17)
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75-year-old Sioux Falls man sentenced for 1st-degree rape
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A just says a 75-year-old Sioux Falls convicted of raping a juvenile family member must serve 35 years in prison.
The Sioux Falls Argus Leader reports that Verlyn Julius was arrested in 2017 after the child, now 12, told a school counselor that Julius had touched her inappropriately. Julius pleaded guilty to first-degree rape.
Julius had been on parole following a guilty plea to abuse or cruelty to a minor, a charge that had been reduced from sexual contact with a minor. The minor in that case was also related to Julius.
Judge Jon Sogn said during Tuesday's sentencing that Julius committed a "despicable crime" that was "an unimaginable violation of a child's trust."
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The ADL is also keeping an eye on campus hate. The group is seeing groups recruiting in schools across the nation — including here in Illinois.
“I think it’s getting worse. There’s no question there’s an increase in hate participation,” Nasatir says.
Though Illinois isn’t the hotbed of hatred some other states are, prejudice has picked up over the last few years.
Lonnie Nasatir, regional director of the Anti-Defamation League, says anti-Semitic incidents nationwide are up 86 percent for the first three months of this year, compared to last.
Thirty-two hate groups call Illinois home, according to the Southern Poverty Law Center. The group estimates there are 917 nationwide.
CBS 2’s Jeremy Ross reports on where the Land of Lincoln ranks — and what some are doing about it
Jeremy Ross is a general assignment reporter for CBS 2. Jeremy joined the station in July 2014. He is an award-winning journalist, who came to CBS 2 from WITI-TV in Milwaukee. Before that, he worked in Lansing, Mich. Jeremy, who is...
North lagging behind despite producing more presidents – Balarabe Musa
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Alexus Malone scored 24 points and grabbed a career-high 18 rebounds but it wasn’t enough as Missouri State defeated Louisiana Tech 63-59 Thursday night in the first round of the WNIT at the Thomas Assembly Center.
The lone senior played like she didn’t want her collegiate career to end, scoring 17 points and grabbing nine rebounds in a second half that saw LA Tech (19-12) recover from a nine-point deficit and take a 56-51 lead with under four minutes to play.
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Cyprien produced 10 tackles (nine solo) and a sack in Sunday's 12-7 loss to Arizona.
Cyprien unleashed his best performance in a Tennessee uniform, tying his season high in tackles while recording his third career sack. The former Jacksonville safety's going to come up short of 100 tackles for the first time in his five-year career due to missed time, but Cyprien's 44 tackles in seven games actually put him on pace for 101 over 16 games.
Bills limiting regulation of short-term rentals, allowing doctors and patients to request partial drug prescriptions, and protecting people who administer opiate overdose reversal drugs advanced at the Utah Legislature on Monday. Here's a roundup of some of Monday's action on Capitol Hill.
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STRONGER is the inspirational and heroic true-life story of Jeff Bauman (Jake Gyllenhaal), the man whose iconic photo from the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing captured the hearts of the world. Based on Bauman’s New York Times bestselling book, co-authored with Bret Witter.
A recent FCC report shows pay phone providers generated $286 million in revenue in 2015. Is the pay phone business making a comeback? Yahoo Finance‘s Seana Smith, Andy Serwer, Myles Udland and Dan Howley discuss.
In a statement, the police said it “still discourages all traffic –- including hiking and hunting –- in two areas around Nassuttooq and Amitsorsuaq.”
“The fires are not expected to end within the next few days,” the statement added.
Some of the blazes have been burning since July 31.
Denmark’s meteorological service BMI said the island registered its hottest-ever temperature of 24.8 degrees (77 Fahrenheit) on August 10.
Last year was Greenland’s hottest on record.
The Danish territory has lost about 4,000 gigatons of ice since 1995, British researchers said in June, making ice melt on the huge island the biggest single contributor to rising sea levels.
Police are seen on a street following an attack by gunmen on a restaurant in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, in this still frame taken from video August 13, 2017. (Reuters Photo) Police are seen on a street following an attack by gunmen on a restaurant in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, in this still frame taken from video August 13, 2017. (Reuters Photo)
The local French embassy in Burkina Faso is in contact with local authorities regarding the attack on a restaurant and French citizens are advised to avoid the area, the French foreign ministry said in a statement. “Our embassy is being kept informed of the situation due to permanent contact with local authorities,” the foreign ministry said in the statement.
Suspected jihadists killed at least 17 people and wounded eight during a raid on a restaurant in Burkina Faso’s capital, the communications minister said, as security forces sought to free people still trapped inside on Monday.
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From The Trussville Tribune staff reports
The remains of a woman found Wednesday afternoon in a wooded area adjacent to a Birmingham apartment complex have been identified.
Jefferson County Chief Deputy Coroner Bill Yates said today that investigators do not yet know enough about the cause of the death of Ieasha Shakinna Abrams, 34, for officials to launch a homicide investigation.
Researchers with the coroner’s office also have not yet been able to determine how long Abrams had been deceased when her partially-skeletonized remains were discovered.
WASHINGTON, April 3 President Donald Trump plans to hold a town hall meeting with about 50 business leaders on Tuesday at the White House to talk about ways of improving the business climate, his administration said on Monday.
The meeting, which will include the chief executives of Citigroup Inc, Blackstone Group LP, JetBlue Airways Corp , Mastercard Inc and the New York Stock Exchange, will involve four discussions on infrastructure, modernizing government, workforce development and creating a pro-business climate.
White House spokeswoman Lindsay Walters said the town hall was an "opportunity to discuss policies to create a pro-business climate with top Partnership CEOs from all industries." (Reporting by David Shepardson; Editing by Peter Cooney)
But leaders Jaguars still unbeaten By Sean Devers When Guyana Jaguars began the action packed final day on 104-4 with 61 required for their fifth victory for the season and with Vishaul Singh, one of...
NEWPORT, Vt. (AP) — A Vermont man has pleaded no contest in the fatal shooting of his grandfather who was hosting a drunken party in 2015.
Thirty-two-year-old Ryan Bacon accepted a plea deal with a split sentence of eight to 15 years. The Caledonian-Record reports the deal comes two weeks before Bacon was scheduled to face a jury trial on charges of second degree murder and manslaughter.
Police say Bacon shot Lou-Ron Schneider after an argument at Schneider’s home.
Orleans County State’s Attorney Jennifer Barrett says the murder charge will be dismissed at sentencing.
Barrett and Bacon’s defense attorney spent most of Tuesday afternoon cutting the deal. Bacon’s attorney says some details in the police affidavit weren’t correct.
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K-pop boy band B.A.P will be in town on Friday and we are giving you the chance to party at their 2017 World Tour ''Party Baby'' Singapore Boom concert, held at Grand Theatre, MasterCard Theatres at Marina Bay Sands at 7.30pm.
Formed in 2012, the group's six members are Yongguk, Youngjae, Daehyun, Himchan, Jongup and Zelo.
B.A.P made their musical debut with the single Warrior in 2012, followed shortly by the release of their debut EP Warrior.
The show will feature not only B.A.P's hit songs, but a very special opening act by renowned DJs that will enhance the party atmosphere.
We are giving away five pairs of Cat 1 tickets, worth $288 each, to the concert.
To win, answer the question below. Contest closes Aug 16, 12pm.
Neuvirth made six saves in relief of Alex Lyon during a 4-3 shootout loss to the Senators on Saturday.
The 29-year-old steadied the Flyers enough to allow them to come back and steal a point, but ultimately, the goaltending for the Flyers has been terrible the last four games without Brian Elliott (lower-body). Lyon and Neuvirth have allowed a combined 17 goals in the past four contests. Elliott cannot come back soon enough for the Flyers and owners alike.
Townsend, Gaye's co-writer, passed away in 2003 but his estate reportedly claims Sheeran ripped off the melody, harmony, and rhythm of Gaye's signature song.
This isn't the first major claim brought by an estate close to Marvin Gaye's catalogue. Last year, Gaye's own family won a $7 million settlement when they sued "Blurred Lines" writers (Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams) over the song's similarities to "Got to Give it Up," reported Billboard. Read more and listen to the two songs here.
Some legislators want to bring back the fading scrawl, whose efficacy is in question during the keyboard- and touchscreen-dominated digital age. Business headlines from Crain's Cleveland Business and other Ohio newspapers - delivered FREE to your inbox every morning.
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Daily Four-Midday' game
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday afternoon's drawing of the Indiana Lottery's "Daily Four-Midday" game were:
5-8-5-1, SB: 5
(five, eight, five, one; SB: five)
Last December, same-sex marriage legalized in Australia. Among the couples celebrating were Tim Nelson and Sam “Bolan” Netterfield, singer-songwriter and keyboardist, respectively, of Aussy sweethearts Cub Sport. Childhood best friends turned bandmates, the night the two admitted their love for each other inspired the band’s single “Crush”.
On tour currently promoting their sophomore album BATS, Cub Sport stops in Salt Lake City tomorrow, April 25. BATS is a deeply personal collection of songs, including “Crush”, chronicling Nelson’s journey of coming out and admitting his love for Netterrfield. Nelson and Netterfield are now happily engaged.
The band’s latest single view here: Good Guys Go.
When: Wed., April 25, 7 p.m.
Where: Kilby Court, 748 W. Kilby Ct.
Tickets: $12, http://www.ticketfly.com/event/1579396-cub-sport-salt-lake-city/
Photo credit: Ambar Navarro
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More than 12 pounds of meth was recovered by the Longview Police Department’s Street Crimes Unit on Jan. 31.
Two people were arrested on felony drug charges following a traffic stop near the intersection of Seventh Avenue and Frontage Road. A third person in the vehicle was arrested on a warrant.
It is believed the drugs were intended for distribution in the local area and have a street value of more than $75,000, according to the SCU.
All three occupants of the vehicle are being held at the Cowlitz County Jail.
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In fact, Porto's Ivan Marcano, whose contract expires on June 30, has arrived in Rome. The defender will undergo the medicals, as usual, tomorrow, before signing a three-year deal worth €2m per season.
Ivan Marcano has arrived in Rome!
#ASRoma pic.twitter.com/wPoh1jM2JW — AS Roma English (@ASRomaEN) 30 maj 2018
After announcing the arrival of Coric from Dinamo Zagreb, Roma are ready to announce their second signing.
Florida Georgia Line recorded a duet with pop singer Bebe Rexha. The song is called “Meant To Be”.. and it’s on her latest EP, “All Your Fault: Part Two”.
GREENFIELD (WKOW) -- You could get a workout and find a new friend if you head to Greenfield, Wisconsin.
There is a kitten yoga class at Happy Tails Pet Training. Kittens from the no-kill animal shelter come and play during yoga.
"People can expect probably the most fun time they've ever had with yoga, you will get run over by kittens. You'll be able to play with them. You might be able to get some yoga done, depends on you. But the kittens will make it entertaining," said Darlene Rager, vice president of Happy Endings Animal Shelter.
The class has already led to some adoptions. The owner hopes to offer the kitten yoga class once a month.
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Peter Iappelli, a father from New Jersey, is facing criminal charges after he allegedly put his son’s 16-year-old pee wee football coach in a chokehold. The incident occurred during a game last Saturday after Iappelli’s son was rotated out of the quarterback position, which apparently angered the dad.
According to Fred Kritzer, commissioner of the North Jersey NFL Flag Football league, Iappelli walked over to the coach and extended his hand, pretending that he was looking for nothing more than a friendly shake and a quick word about his son. Once Iappelli got close enough, however, he allegedly put the coach into a bear hug which gradually transitioned into a chokehold. Iappelli now faces charges of simple assault and disorderly conduct. Unsurprisingly, the entire family has been banned from the North Jersey NFL Flag Football League.
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The Buddy Holly Center is excited to announce Caroling in the Courtyard from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 21, 2017, in the Meadows Courtyard. The event is free to the public.
Caroling in the Courtyard will bring the Lubbock community together to celebrate the holiday season with Christmas songs, hot chocolate, cookies, ornament decorating, and Crusty’s Wood Fired Pizza.
"This event is something new that the Center is really excited about," said Brooke Witcher, Center Director. "We want to bring the community together right before the holidays, which is what it’s all about."
For more information, please call (806) 775-3560 or visit www.buddyhollycenter.org. The Buddy Holly Center is located at 1801 Crickets Ave.
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Manager John Farrell tried to change pitchers one pitch into Jacoby Ellsbury's at-bat with one out in the bottom of the ninth and a runner a second base at Yankee Stadium on Sunday.
The problem: Pitching coach Carl Willis already had been out to the mound to talk with Addison Reed right before when Ellsbury was introduced.
According to Rule 863(3), "A manager or coach is prohibited from making a second visit to the mound while the same batter is at-bat."
"I messed up," Farrell said. "I know the rule. I messed up trying to get Kimbrel into the game."
The Red Sox won 3-2 in 10 innings anyway.
Ellsbury grounded out to second base on a 1-0 pitch, then Kimbrel came in and struck out Brett Gardner.
The Red Sox scored the go-ahead run in the top of the 10th on Andrew Benintendi's RBI single with the bases loaded. Kimbrel retired all three batters he faced in the 10th.
Farrell needs to show Reed he has trust in him and use him in eighth-inning situations this week at Fenway.
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WHEAT RIDGE, Colo. — Wheat Ridge police have confirmed that one person is dead after being hit by a car. It happened around 4:19 p.m. and closed down southbound Wadsworth at 3 Acre Lane.
Wadsworth South lane at 3Acre Lane is closed. WRPD on scene of fatal auto/ped. Police investigating. Pls take alt. routes. — Wheat Ridge Police (@WheatRidgePD) October 6, 2017
Police are on-scene investigating and advise drivers to take alternate routes.
Currently, the age, gender and identity of the victim are unknown.
The driver of the car that hit the victim stayed on scene.
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Sixteen children across the country died last week from the flu, more than twice the number who died in the previous week, bringing the total number of pediatric deaths to 53. Two of the new deaths happened in Florida. Miami Herald file
The terrifying video shows the suspect storm into the store with a gun in his hand as customers frantically run out. The suspect demands cash while pointing a gun at the clerk who quickly complies.
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Rawalpindi - A girl was allegedly abducted on Sunday within the Saddar police jurisdiction.
Shahzad lodged a complaint with the local police stating that his daughter S went to a local market but did not return home while her cell phone was going switched off.
He said that he suspects she has been abducted and Waqar Ahmad a resident of same locality could be behind her abduction.
The police have registered a case and started an investigation.
Meanwhile, three armed robbers struck at a house within Westridge police jurisdiction on Sunday.
Muhammad Akram lodged a complaint with the local police stating that three armed robbers broke into his house by scaling boundary wall and held family members hostage at gunpoint before going on a looting spree.
He told that they ransacked the house and made away with Rs50,000, three laptops and jewellery worth thousands of Rupees. The police have registered a case and started an investigation.
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A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket blasted off Monday from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, then the launcher’s first stage returned to landing at nearby Cape Canaveral Air Force Station after sending a Dragon supply ship toward a rendezvous with the International Space Station.
The 213-foot-tall (65-meter) rocket delivered a SpaceX cargo capsule on course to haul more than 6,400 pounds (2,900 kilograms) of experiments and equipment to the space station. It was the 11th Falcon 9 flight of the year, and the 39th Falcon 9 launch overall.
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The Mankato Department of Public Safety responded to a fire just before nine Sunday morning at 2021 Hoffman Road.
Upon arrival, firefighters found fire on the south side of the building with flames spreading into the interior basement and first floor. There were no injuries and fire damages are estimated at $160,000. The cause of the fire is unknown and under investigation.
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Two unidentified militants were killed in an encounter with security forces in Handwara area of Kupwara district in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday. An Army official said the militants were killed in an operation in Qaziabad forests in Kupwara district. He added that searches were going on in the area.
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Joe McKnight’s death hit the USC community hard, and on Monday at the Rose Bowl the Trojans’ current star running back is honoring him. Ronald Jones is wearing No. 4, McKnight’s old number, during the game instead of his usual No. 25.
RB Ronald Jones honoring the late Joe McKnight by wearing No. 4 #USC pic.twitter.com/UDHZ0ueMHr — Chris Trevino (@ChrisNTrevino) January 2, 2017
Ronald Jones II wearing No. 4 to honor Joe McKnight (h/t @keelyismyname) pic.twitter.com/PdJpb5WSIy — Reign of Troy (@ReignofTroy) January 2, 2017
That’s a great tribute. The Trojans are also each wearing a helmet sticker that reads “JM 4” during the game:
Helmet decals for the day. Honoring the late Joe McKnight. Remembered forever. #FightOn pic.twitter.com/kwO42NKmPo — USC FB Equipment (@USCEquipment) January 2, 2017
McKnight’s death shocked the sports world, USC’s tributes to him at the Rose Bowl — a game McKnight played in twice — is perfect.
Stocks opened solidly higher on Wall Street on Monday as the market comes off its worst week since March.
Gains in technology companies and banks helped send indexes higher. Apple, Microsoft and Facebook each rose about 1% in the first few minutes of trading.
Bank of America was up 1.6%, and JPMorgan Chase rose 1.1%.
Signs of anxiety in the market that flared last week were on the wane. Prices for bonds and gold fell.
The Standard & Poor's 500 rose 19 points, or 0.8%, to 2,460.
The Dow Jones industrials rose 128 points, or 0.6%, to 21,988. The Nasdaq composite rose 59 points, or 1%, to 6,315.
BALUKHALI REFUGEE CAMP, Bangladesh (AP) — The Associated Press confirms more than 5 mass graves in Myanmar through videos, interviews with dozens of survivors .
If you're looking for a crafty activity that will keep the kids (or adults) entertained for hours, you've found it with this "Flick Football" game by Made With Happy. The only supplies needed are a brown paper, a paper cup, bendy straws, tape and scissors—plus some Goldfish or your favorite snack for keeping score.
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Nkhatabay Police Station is keeping in custody 29-year-old Gift Mbale for raping a 6-year-old girl.
According to Public Relations Officer for Nkhatabay police Cecilia Mfune, the suspect and the girl’s parents stay at Nkondezi within the district.
On Saturday the rapist found the girl alone at home and he raped her.
“When the victim’s parents noticed the girl was having difficulties in walking, she revealed the whole incident to them.
“The matter was reported to police and suspect was arrested on Sunday,” said Mfune.
The victim was referred to the hospital where results showed she was raped.
Mbale hails from Mwaluweyu Village, T/A Mwelang’ombe in Karonga District.
He will appear before court to answer the charge of defilement.
uford Highway in Brookhaven is open again following a fire under the Peachtree Creek bridge.
The highway was closed in both directions between North Druid and West Druid Hills Road late Monday night.
The highway closed after a debris fire under the Peachtree Creek bridge.
The bridge remained closed after the fire so it could be inspected by the Georgia Department of Transportation.
DeKalb Fire has extenguished the debris fire but keeping lanes closed until @GDOTATL can respond to assess the bridge. https://t.co/ffuiOQy5A6 — Brookhaven Police (@BrookhavenGA_PD) April 18, 2017
Brookhaven police tweeted just before midnight that the bridge re-opened.
Zhang has been practising Kung Fu for nine decades, after first being taught it when she was four-years-old.
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David Moyes acknowledged it will be difficult for Sunderland to sign players as the club struggle on and off the field.
Sunderland languish third from bottom in the Premier League - two points from safety - while owner Ellis Short has already made it clear there will be limited funds in January with the team up for sale.
And ahead of Monday's visit of high-flying Liverpool, Moyes said: "Ellis will speak with me and I'll speak with Ellis, I've got no doubt.
"We'll see what we can do. It's difficult. It will even be difficult to attract the players.
"We need to say, 'We need you'."
Sunderland play host to second-placed Liverpool following their humiliating 4-1 defeat at Burnley on New Year's Eve.
Sperling's BestPlaces started in Portland 30 years ago as a resource for people looking for the best places in the U.S. to live. It's now a popular website that has been cited by the New York Times, USA Today and other national publications and tv networks. The company created a new board game with Rose City Games. Players choose a character and then move around the country collecting experiences and taking advantage of cool opportunities.
For a link to order the board game or to see Sperling's lists, log onto:
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Police found a 21-year-old man suffering from gunshot wounds near 23rd and Alabama streets at 2:40 a.m. on Saturday. He was transported to the hospital in life-threatening condition.
Police also reported shots fired at 20th and Alabama about an hour before they found the man. It’s unclear if the incidents are related. A call placed to SFPD was not immediately returned.
No arrests have been made, as the suspects are unknown.
Following the incident, neighbors took to Nextdoor.com and said the shots sounded as though they were fired from a semi-automatic gun. One man who lives on 24th and Alabama streets reported that he awoke that morning to find that a “gunshot through my window.”
Others living near 21st and Alabama found bullet holes in two vehicles on their block.
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EAST LOS ANGELES >> A pedestrian was struck by a Metrolink train and killed Monday night in East Los Angeles.
The pedestrian was struck about 9 p.m. in the area of Whiteside Street and Bonnie Beach Place, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
The victim, whose age and gender were not immediately available, was pronounced dead at the scene, a dispatcher said.
Baseball, softball games postponed until May 4
Baseball, softball games postponed until May 4
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CARLINVILLE – Monday’s scheduled South Central Conference baseball and softball games between Pana and Carlinville have been postponed due to wet grounds/inclement weather.
The games are rescheduled for Thursday, May 4.
GOOCHLAND, Va. — Virginia authorities are investigating the death of an Army veteran, paralyzed from the waist down, who was found in his wheelchair outside his apartment complex.
Media outlets reported that Goochland County Sheriff Jim Agnew identified the man as 38-year-old Paul Chisholm. The sheriff said he showed no signs of trauma other than to his feet, which apparently dragged under his wheelchair, leaving a trail of blood from his apartment. The blood pooled outside other apartment doors, where he may have sought help. A newspaper carrier found his body early Monday.
WWBT-TV reported that Chisholm's mother said he suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder and was medically discharged after he was injured in Afghanistan, where he served with the 101st Airborne.
The medical examiner was working to determine how he died.
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Amnesty International says Nigeria's military has killed at least 35 people this year as it tries to calm growing violence between farmers and herdsmen.
The human rights group in a new report Tuesday says the communal violence over land has killed at least 168 people and displaced thousands across five states in Nigeria. The report says the military's response isn't curbing the fighting and further threatens the communities it is trying to protect.
Amnesty's Nigeria director Osai Ojigho is calling on the government to change its response to the deadly clashes to avoid worsening the crisis. He also calls for investigations to bring those responsible for the killings to justice.
Amnesty is blaming the unlawful killings and the military's excessive use of force on soldiers being deployed too frequently.
According to WEMA director Joey Cooper, the deputies were in the area when a call came in from 810 Muscogee Way in Mt. Juliet for a fire around 9:24 a.m. The deputies were able to use their fire extinguishers to keep the fire from spreading until WEMA firefighters arrived.
“The fire would have been much worse if these vigilant deputies had not used their fire extinguishers,” said Cooper.
Firefighters were able to get the fire extinguished at about 11:30 a.m. and contain damage to a detached gazebo close to the house. According to Cooper, the fire was electrical in nature.
No injuries were reported in the incident.
Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber clearly wasn't intimidated by facing "The Dark Knight" during Wednesday's contest against the New York Mets at Citi Field.
In the top of the fourth inning with a runner on first, Schwarber blasted the first pitch Matt Harvey delivered deep to right field.
There was no doubt the ball was gone as soon as it left the bat. The 24-year-old took some time to admire his work as his two-run homer sailed beyond the Shea Bridge located behind the bullpen.
The baseball officially traveled 467 feet, but those who saw the shot couldn't be blamed for questioning that figure:
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It's frankly amazing.
Chowdown champions faced off Wednesday at Nathan's Famous July Fourth hot dog eating contest at New York's Coney Island boardwalk.
Miki Sudo beat out 19 others, including record-holder Sonya "The Black Widow" Thomas, to win the coveted Mustard Belt in the women’s competition, eating 37 hot dogs in 10 minutes.
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Last year, Sudo downed 41 franks and buns. Thomas' record is 45, but she managed only 30 last year.
Ten-time winner Joey "Jaws" Chestnut will confront 20 other men to defend his title. He set the record last year, eating 72 frankfurters and buns in 10 minutes.
The event attracts thousands of in-person spectators and is televised on ESPN.
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Last year, animal rights activists tried to unfold a banner amid the crowd. Five protesters were taken into custody for questioning and released.
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In inquiry in Australia has heard that 7% of Catholic priests allegedly abused children between 1950 and 2010.
The Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sex Abuse also heard that more than 4,400 people claim to have been victims between 1980 and 2015.
Andrew Collins, an Australian survivor of abuse, gave his reaction to the findings to the BBC's Newshour.
Megan McCracken, of the U.C. Berkeley School of Law Death Penalty Clinic, talks with Rachel Maddow about drug companies suing to prevent their product from being used in the execution of death row prisoners in Arkansas.
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The snow may be falling, but optimism is riding high for Wall Street and investors as we dive headlong into a new year. What began with a whimper in 2016 ended with a bang.
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BERLIN (AP) - German authorities say they have raided the apartments of four Islamic clerics suspected of spying on opponents of the Turkish government.
The federal prosecutors' office said the Wednesday morning raids in the states of North Rhine-Westphalia and Rheinland-Palatinate were carried out to collect evidence; no arrests were made. The unidentified targets are suspected of spying on supporters of U.S.-based cleric Fethullah Gulen, who is accused by the Turkish government of orchestrating a July 15 coup.
Prosecutors say the four men were affiliated with the DITIB, the union of Turkish-Islamic cultural organizations in Germany, but refused to give further details.
An Austrian lawmaker this week said information indicates Turkish diplomatic offices around the world are gathering information to try to undermine organizations loyal to Gulen, who denies involvement in the coup.
FIA calls for end to 'duplicative' derivs reporting The Futures Industry Association has called for changes to European derivative reporting rules, suggesting that some aspects of the regulations are 'duplicative', and not properly tailored to listed products.
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Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki has angrily ordered Eurocrats to stop “lecturing” his country – and questioned whether the European Commission is an “honest broker” when it comes to the ongoing battle over reforms to Poland’s legal system.
Speaking during a debate on the future of Europe in the Strasbourg plenary, Mr. Morawiecki ruled out backing down on changes reducing the retirement age for Supreme Court judges to 65, allowing the Government to dismiss all those currently serving above that age.
Appealing for a “union of nations 2.0” which needed to “renew the social contract” in Europe, he added: “Judges are more independent now than they were in the past.
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Takara Tomy Studio Series Wave 2 Listings And Stock Images
Amazon Japan website have just update new listings and stock images for the upcoming Studio Series Wave 2 Voyager & Deluxe. We have information of the following figures: SS-10 ?????? (Lockdown) SS-12 ???? (Brawl) These figures are expected for release on July, 28th this year. As usual, there are no discernible differences compared to the Hasbro releases. You can check out the mirrored gallery after the jump and then sound off your impressions on the 2005 Boards!The post Takara Tomy Studio Series Wave 2 Listings And Stock Images appeared first on Transformer World 2005 - TFW2005.COM
ST. GEORGE, Utah -- A single mother in Utah went above and beyond to make her son feel comfortable at his school's "Dads and Doughnuts Day" on Wednesday. Whitney Kittrell became a single mother more than 3 years ago and promised herself that she'd do everything she could to give her kids a normal life.
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ISLAMABAD, Aug 14 (APP): Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan
Abbasi Monday strongly condemned attack on security forces’
vehicle in Harnai resulting into martyrdom of four personnel.
“Attack on this day, when the entire nation celebrates
Independence Day will not deter our valiant forces from its
duty towards the motherland. It is these soldiers who ensure
our freedom through their sacrifices.,” the prime minister
said.
He said such cowardly attacks could not affect our
nation’s morale on such an important day.
The prime minister expressed deep grief over the loss of
precious lives and prayed for peace of the departed souls.
COLUMBUS, GA (WTVM) – With the total solar eclipse just days away, one thing to be aware of is rising scams related to it.
Kelvin Collins with the Better Business Bureau stopped by News Leader 9 discuss some of those scams and how to keep your money safe.
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Belle Isle is already one of the go-to places to visit in Detroit, and the aquarium on the island is also on the list.
People from all over the country and the world come to take in the aquarium wonder and for many reasons, the first being that right when you walk in, you are walking into history.
"The Belle Isle Aquarium is America's oldest aquarium,” says Summer Ritner,VP of Operations for Belle Isle Aquarium. “It was built in 1904 by Detroit's Albert Khan; we are the oldest operating aquarium still in its location in North America".
The Belle Isle Aquarium doesn't just offer a great history lesson in Detroit architecture, but of course, also provides learning experiences with fish, too, especially ones found in the Great Lakes.
"Some of the native species of fish that we exhibit here at the Belle Isle Aquarium are largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, blue gill, perch walleye and sturgeon," Ritner says.
From the colorful halls to cute little fish, there's more to Belle Isle Aquarium than meets the eye.
The government of Polish new Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki is to be officially sworn in amid reports that some ministers may be replaced.
President Andrzej Duda will hold the swearing-in at the Presidential Palace on Monday afternoon.
Morawiecki, the outgoing finance minister, was picked by the country’s ruling Law and Justice party as the new government head last week. He has praised the government’s current ministers and suggested there will be no major changes.
But the state-run PAP news agency reported Monday there will be some changes. It said Foreign Minister Witold Waszczykowski was returning from Brussels at Morawiecki’s request. Questions are also being raised about the future of Defense Minister Antoni Macierewicz.
Morawiecki makes his first policy speech in parliament on Tuesday.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Looking for a little publicity?
President Donald Trump's re-election campaign is trying to raise cash from his first State of the Union speech and giving donors a taste of the spotlight.
Those who contribute will have their names displayed under the livestream of the speech on the campaign's website Tuesday night.
Trump's middle son, Eric, says in a fundraising email that, "Even if you choose to only give $1, the proof of your support will send shockwaves around the world as they see every American who proudly stands behind our President."
The government watchdog group Public Citizen is criticizing the campaign for using the speech as a campaign fundraising event.
The group's president, Robert Weissman, says Trump "is commercializing and corrupting yet another national institution."
Mark Kingon has been appointed the acting commissioner for the SA Revenue Service‚ the Treasury announced on Tuesday morning.
This follows the suspension with immediate effect by President Cyril Ramaphosa of current commissioner Tom Moyane on Monday night.
Kingon stepped into the role of second-in-charge in an acting capacity at SARS last week when chief officer for business and individual taxes Jonas Makwakwa resigned.
The Treasury said in a statement on Tuesday morning that Kingon had been with SARS since its establishment and worked his way through the ranks to become the group executive for relationship management within business and individual taxes.
Ramaphosa cited among his reasons for suspending Moyane the deterioration in public confidence in SARS and public finances being compromised as a result of the ongoing controversy at the tax agency under Moyane's leadership.
Ramaphosa said it was in the public interest to restore the credibility of SARS without delay.
Shapiro: ‘Blue Wave’ Looks Like It’s Barely Going to Be a Ripple (VIDEO)
Many pundits are predicting a “blue wave” in this November’s midterms, with Democrats possibly gaining a majority in the House and the Senate.
Those predictions, however, might be a little premature, according to Ben Shapiro.
On “Fox & Friends” on Tuesday, Shapiro pointed out that Democrats’ lead in the generic ballot has shrunk from approximately 13 points to just three. – READ MORE
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MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – The Alabama House of Representatives has voted to block state funds to colleges and universities that declare themselves so-called sanctuary campuses for immigrants in the country illegally.
House members voted 72-28 Tuesday for the bill to authorize the attorney general to block state funds to colleges that do not follow state and federal immigration law.
Rep. Phil Williams, the bill’s sponsor, acknowledged no Alabama college has announced intent to flout immigration laws but argued that one might in the future.
Democrats questioned the need for the bill and argued the state had more pressing problems. Montgomery Rep. John Knight called it a “political agenda.”
Sanctuary campus is a loosely defined term embraced by students who want to protect undocumented immigrants on campus from deportation.
The bill now moves to the Alabama Senate.
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NEW YORK (AP) -- Police say a man has been shot in the ankle near the Barclays Center in New York City after an argument.
Police say the shooting happened around 2:30 p.m. Wednesday outside a shopping center across the street from the Brooklyn arena, where the NBA's Brooklyn Nets and the NHL's New York Islanders play and the site of concerts and other events.
Police were searching for two men involved in the altercation. No one else was injured.
The victim was taken to a nearby hospital in stable condition.
Marchand tallied an empty-net shorthanded goal while seeing 21:44 worth of ice time in Thursday's 4-3 season-opening win over the Predators.
Marchand, who saw 4:39 worth of power play ice time in the game, remains entrenched as a top-six forward for the B's and will continue to log heavy ice time in all situations as long as he remains healthy. While Patrice Bergeron missed the team's opener, once he returns, he'll once again combo up on a line with Marchand, with the skilled long-time linemates boasting outstanding on-ice chemistry.
CONCEPCION Building and Industrial Solutions, the commercial unit of listed holding firm Concepcion Industrial Corp. (CIC), said on Friday it has changed its corporate name to Alstra.
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“As the commercial arm of CIC, we have embarked on an organizational transformation to make sustainability and efficiency a business priority across businesses, giving birth to Alstra,” Alstra Group Director Rajan Komarasu said.
“Developments in the company’s systems and technologies have allowed for the rename to Alstra, which promises better services for all its clients and business partners,” he added.
“We are excited to share with you more information once we finalize the ongoing deals that will lead to the expansion of the company’s service offerings to system controls and the Internet of Things, which are very much in line with our commitment to a more sustainable and efficient building industry.”
Among the brands that complement the end-to-end solutions of Alstra are Carrier, Otis, and Toshiba.
Bill Maher took aim at House Intelligence Committee chairman Devin Nunes (R-Calif.) on Friday night’s broadcast of “Real Time.”
Maher suggested that a memo drafted by Nunes’ staff which alleges the FBI and the Justice Department inappropriately spied on President Donald Trump’s campaign team was “not an intelligence document.”
Instead, Maher likened the dossier — which Nunes released Friday after Trump declassified it — to “a Facebook post that you briefly skim before clicking unfriend.”
“Republicans talk about this memo like it’s some smoking gun piece of evidence that they uncovered,” said Maher. “No. They wrote it. They uncovered it in their printer.”
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CATONSVILLE, Md. (WMAR) - ABC2 Sports Reporter Shawn Stepner caught up with UMBC forward Nolan Gerrity after the Retrievers returned home on Monday.
UMBC is fresh off a historic NCAA Tournament which saw them become the first No. 16 seed to ever defeat at No. 1 seed. The Retrievers beat top seed Virginia 74-54 on Friday night in the first round of the tournament.
Their Cinderella story came to an end in the second round when they lost to No. 9 Kansas State 50-43.
Gerrity caught the eyes of the nation when the broadcast cameras caught him dancing on the bench during both games.
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Aiden Markram's the ace in the pack
South Africa's "Vision 2019" project took a sharp turn towards the future when Aiden Markram (23) was announced as the stand-in captain for the rest of the ODI series against India.
Ivanka Trump shared a photo of her seated at the desk in the Oval Office with her father, President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. She quickly received backlash over her being seated at the desk with the two men.
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The animals were saved from overcrowded California shelters that planned to euthanize the dogs Thursday. Now, they will wait in seven Western Washington shelters until people adopt them.
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Dr. Gary May is the new chancellor at UC Davis. He joins host Scott Syphax to share his background and his focus for UC Davis as the university’s seventh chancellor.
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Authorities in China's far western Xinjiang region say eight people were killed, including three assailants, in the latest outbreak of violence in the volatile region.
According to a statement posted on the local government's website, the attack occurred Tuesday evening in Pishan county in southern Xinjiang, home to China's ethnic Uighur minority. It said the three also injured five others before police killed them.
Uighurs are predominantly Muslim, Turkic-speaking people who have long chafed under the rule of Beijing, more than 1,800 miles (3,000 km) away from the provincial capital of Urumqi. The government statement did not identify the attackers or say whether they were linked to Uighur separatists who have been blamed for previous attacks in Chinese cities.
Calls to local police went unanswered Wednesday.
Italian economist Carlo Cottarelli (2nd from left) leaves the Qurinale presidential palace on Monday in Rome after a meeting with Italian President Sergio Mattarella, who ordered him to form a new government. Cottarelli, 64, was told to form a potential technocrat government as the country lurched into fresh political chaos following the collapse of a populist bid for power. Photo: AFP
The annual general meeting of the Beckingham Institute is to be held on Tuesday, February 21, at 7.15pm.
The meeting takes place at Beckingham Institute, on High Street.
Police are appealing for information after a number of model railway trains, coaches and wagons were stolen from the garage of a home in New Mills.
The items, made by Hornby, were taken alongside a power drill, sometime between 2pm on Saturday, September 30 and 11.15 am on Sunday, October 1 from the property on Heather Falls.
Officers would like to hear from anyone who may have noticed anything suspicious in the area, or may have any information about the items which were stolen. Can you help?
Anyone with information should call PC Jay Taylor on 101, quoting reference 17*421573, or send him a message online through the Contact Us page of the Derbyshire police website.
You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
36th Anniversary & Pig Roast: Stokes & The Old Blues Boys (noon), The Blues Disciples (4pm), Motown at Mamie's (8pm)
Mamie's 3300 W. National Ave., Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53215
BEIJING: The United States' measures against China's investments are against World Trade Organization rules, and China reserves the right to take countermeasures, the commerce ministry said on Thursday (May 31).
China is not willing to see an escalation in Sino-US trade frictions, and believes the two countries have a huge potential for cooperation, Ministry of Commerce spokesman Gao Feng told reporters at a regular news briefing.
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After trade tensions between the two countries appeared to cool following talks in Washington earlier in the month, the US on Tuesday said it still holds a threat of imposing tariffs and will press ahead with restrictions on investment by Chinese companies in the United States.
× 8 Republican lawmakers mum on gas tax hike to address gap in transportation funding
MADISON — Eight state Assembly Republicans have declined to say whether they would support a gas tax increase to address a gap in transportation funding.
Speaker Robin Vos of Racine has floated the possibility, but Gov. Scott Walker has said this is not the time to raise gas taxes.
Eight Assembly Republicans were asked at a Tuesday, February 14th news conference on rural issues to raise their hands if they support raising gas taxes. None of them did.
Rep. Romaine Quinn says the $500 million of additional borrowing in Walker’s budget proposal to fund transportation costs was too much but declined to share an alternative when questioned further.
The representatives were Quinn, Ed Brooks, James Edming, Joel Kitchens, Bob Kulp, John Spiros, Rob Swearingen and Ron Tusler.
April 10 Hunan Er-kang Pharmaceutical Co Ltd :
* Sees net profit for Q1 2017 to increase by 18 percent to 38 percent, or to be 198.4 million yuan to 232.0 million yuan, compared to net profit of the same period in 2016 (168.1 million yuan)
* Comments that increased sales of main business is main reason for the forecast
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/mZPtjd
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
BRAMPTON — Four people are in hospital after being stabbed Tuesday night aboard a transit bus in Brampton.
Peel Regional Police say the victims were stabbed just after 9:15 p.m. in the Queen St. and McVean Dr. area.
One victim was taken to a trauma centre and the other three were brought to a local hospital. Police say none of the injuries are life-threatening.
A female suspect was arrested at the scene.
Police have not released any names or ages, nor have they indicted what may have triggered the stabbings.
Police want to speak with anyone who was on the bus at the time and have not yet spoken to investigators at the scene.
A man suspected of killing a Newport police officer is no longer in the Jackson County Detention Center.
Wednesday afternoon, deputies transported 18-year-old Tyler Calamese to the Craighead County Detention Center in Jonesboro.
Craighead County Sheriff Marty Boyd said the move is a “common practice” when a law enforcement officer has been killed to move the suspect out of the district where it occurred.
Calamese appeared before a Jackson County judge Wednesday morning who found probable cause to charge him with capital murder in the death of Lt. Patrick Weatherford. He is being held without bond.
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BERLIN CENTER, Ohio (WYTV) – Western Reserve’s Jack Cappiabianca has verbally committed to play college football at Ohio State.
The standout linebacker was offered a spot on the Buckeyes’ roster as a preferred walk-on, and quickly committed to the team Monday.
Cappabianca is a two-way starter at Western Reserve.
He rushed for over 1,000 yards last season and scored 17 total touchdowns. He also recorded a pair of interceptions on defense.
Ohio State was Cappabianca’s only D-I offer.
St. Colman’s College, Fermoy will be hoping to atone for last year’s agonising semi-final loss by claiming their first Harty Cup title in 14 years when they clash with Tipperary representatives, Our Lady’s Templemore in the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick on Saturday next at 2pm.
The main event is preceded by the Corn Thomais Mhic Cholim final between John The Baptist, Hospital and Rice College, Ennis at 12 noon.
Close on 4,000 people are expected for what’s certain to be an epic Cork/Tipp struggle. The pundits have installed Our Lady’s as slight favourites, however, St. Colman’s won’t lack for motivation as they attempt to reclaim the biggest prize in post primary schools hurling.
While they didn’t fire on all cylinders in the semi-final against Midleton CBS, there’s every reason to believe that Niall O’Leary and his men are capable of summoning a monumental championship winning performance.
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Feb 14 National Veterinary Care Ltd :
* NVL announces further acquisitions
* Each practice generates average annualised revenue of above AU$1.95 million
* These acquisitions are expected to be earnings per share accretive in 2017 fiscal year.
* Total cash consideration to be paid for australian acquisitions equals AU$4.0 million
* Total cash consideration to be paid for new zealand acquisitions equals NZ$3.48 million
* New Zealand acquisitions expected to deliver annualised revenue and ebit of NZ$4.40 million and NZ$0.69 million respectively Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
St. Louis suspect who pointed gun, drove at officers sought
ST. LOUIS (AP) — St. Louis police are searching for a man who allegedly pointed a gun at officers and drove at them in his car, prompting one officer to shoot at the man.
The incident happened Monday night in north St. Louis. Police say the driver was not hit by gunfire. He drove away, leading to a brief chase before police called it off.
Police say the incident began when officers pulled over a car for having no taillights. As officers approached, the suspect allegedly put the car in reverse, hit a parked car, then drove toward the officers with a gun in his hand.
One of the officers fired a shot that did not strike the suspect.
It looks like Kylie Jenner will no longer be the only Kardashian-Jenner sister in the beauty business. Kim Kardashian West announced yesterday that she will be launching her beauty line, KKW Beauty a week from today on June 21.
Yesterday, hours before speaking at the Forbes Women’s Summit, the Keeping Up With The Kardashians reality t.v. star announced the launch via Twitter. Of course, her fans are anxiously anticipating its release and curious about the products in the line up.
In a recent interview Kardashian West told ET, “We’re launching this with a contour kit, so it’s going to be cream contour and highlighters in this collection with great brushes. I’m so excited about it.” If it’s anything like the daily contour and highlight that Kim wears, we know it will be nothing short of amazing..
The website is currently live and although there aren’t any previews to the products up yet, there is an email sign-up. You can stay up to date here.
What do you think? Will you be buying?
Serbian police have prevented dozens of far-right supporters from disrupting an event designed to boost dialogue with the former province of Kosovo whose declaration of independence Belgrade does not recognize.
Police cordons blocked several streets in central Belgrade on Wednesday as members of the Serbian Radical Party rallied against the opening of the “Mirdita-Dobar Dan” festival. Party leader Vojislav Seselj, who was convicted of war crimes by a U.N. court, says the festival is a “shame” for Serbia.
The event is organized by liberal youth groups from Serbia and Kosovo to promote cultural exchange between the former war foes. It features films, exhibitions and debates.
Serbia and Kosovo must normalize relations to advance toward membership in the European Union. Kosovo declared independence in 2008 following the 1998-99 conflict.
Pacers told to stay in hotel Sunday night due to Cleveland Facebook killer Extra security is expected for Monday's Game 2 at Cleveland's Quicken Loans Arena. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2oPt1SW While the Warriors opened a quest for a third consecutive NBA Finals appearance, the Rockets dominated.
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May 3 Humana Inc
* Humana inc qtrly GAAP revenue $13,762 million versus $13,800 million
* Q1 revenue view $13.62 billion -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Humana inc - adjusted consolidated revenues for q1 of $13.48 billion compare to adjusted consolidated revenues of $12.91 billion last year
* Humana inc - q1 gaap consolidated benefit ratio of 84.5 percent decreased 30 basis points
* Humana inc - q1 adjusted consolidated benefit ratio of 85.2 percent increased 20 basis points from q1 2016 adjusted consolidated benefit ratio of 85.0 percent Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
On March 1, 2018, Season 2 of the hit FX series "Atlanta" premieres after a lengthy wait (the final episode of Season 1 aired in 2016!). We're not lying when we say we're thirsty to find out what happens next with our favorite characters -- Earn, Paper Boi, Darius and Van. The dramatic comedy is the brainchild of Emmy, Golden Globe and Critics' Choice award-winning writer, actor, director and producer Donald Glover (left), who -- as rapper Childish Gambino -- also happens to be a Grammy-winning musical performer. Donald shared back in 2016 that the "thesis" of his show is to "show people what it's like to be black," a representation he claims can't be written and has to be felt. In honor of the Season 2 premiere, Wonderwall.com is taking a look at the stars and storylines of this game-changing series. Keep reading for more...
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Taiwan to stop growing
Yesterday on this site a story told how people might be paid to stop smoking. Today, below, there is a story about how tobacco growers are being paid not to produce the crop.
U.S. House Rep. Emanuel Cleaver said he was disappointed with President Trump following the violence in Charlottesville - and he's done giving him the "benefit of the doubt."
Feb 14 Indre Sogn Sparebank:
* Cash dividend to be paid is of 3.00 Norwegian crowns per equity certificate
* Payment date is April 12, 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
WEST SPRINGFIELD - A shooting that occurred Thursday night on Memorial Avenue near the Dunkin' Donuts appears to be self-inflicted, police said.
Police Chief Ronald Campurciani told WWLP there was no danger to the public and no suspects are being sought.
The condition of the victim was not immediately available.
The incident began about 10:20 p.m., according to police radio reports.
This is a developing story. Additional information will be posted as soon as it is available.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP)  Wrestler Rich Swann is being held without bail in a Florida jail after he was arrested and charged with battery and false imprisonment.
Swann, who is 26 and a former WWE cruiserweight champion, was arrested Saturday.
According to Gainesville Police, Swann was arguing with his wife, who is also a wrestler. His wife  whose name is Vannarah Riggs but goes by Su Yung  had wrestled earlier. A police report said Swann criticized her performance and the pair began arguing. A witness told police that Riggs jumped out of Swann's slowly moving car.
The report says the witness also saw Swann put Riggs in a headlock and dragged her back to his vehicle.
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Swann will appear in court Monday. No attorney is listed in county records.
Police escort Cuban suspect Raul Gutierrez to court where a judge will rule on prosecutors’ request he be held on terrorism and conspiracy charges in Bogota, Colombia, Thursday, March 15, 2018. Gutierrez is suspected of plotting to kill American diplomats in the name of the Islamic State. Fernando Vergara AP Photo
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Absolute BEST Terrence Howard “Mayne” Memes
By now, you’ve seen a never-ending wave of Terrence Howard “mayne” (or “mane”) memes flood the internet and pretty much save 2017 so you know we had to compile the absolute BEST (and FUNNIEST) of the batch for your Monday workday cackles.
“You told Cookie to beat me mayne” pic.twitter.com/8drxJkoopl — Kt (@ktgonkt) December 9, 2017
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Diana Mackintosh’s account of the George Cross award to Malta (October 3) brought to my mind memories of that day which I remember as if it were only yesterday.
However, reading through the account, I noted that she was quoted saying that her father “gambled at the Casino Maltese”.
I cannot understand how the Casino Maltese came to be described as a gambling house. I had been a member of this ‘casino’ but it was certainly not a gambling house.
A biker said to have been nearly three times the drink-drive limit crashed into a police car before trying to drive off today.
He hit the back of the marked BMW X5 on Birmingham Road, near the Scott Road junction in Great Barr, at around 1.35am.
He then allegedly drove off towards the M6 junction 7, but was stopped after around two minutes.
West Midlands Police said the driver, aged 31 and from Kenilworth, Warwickshire, gave a reading of 88 micrograms of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath at the roadside and then 97 later at a police station.
The legal limit is 35.
West Midlands Police spokesman Brigg Ford said: "He's still in custody and is not fit to be dealt with at the moment."
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35-year-old country-crossover singer Carrie Underwood posted a series of photos on her Instagram account showing her parents celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary.
She wrote along with the post: "Today we listened to stories of how they met and their first years together...the good Lord sure did bless them...and us!"
The “Champion" singer even joked "I think these crazy kids are gonna make it!"
Carrie and her husband Mike Fischer have been married since 2010, so they’re on their way to that landmark anniversary as well.
It's wonderful to see loving relationships run in Carrie Underwood's family!
An Australian man has been killed and another man injured in an explosion in Cambodia. the blast happened it a shooting range near a military base 50km west of the capital Phnom Penh.
Kathy Autry Generette, 58, of 454 Bayshore Drive, Fayetteville, died Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017, at her home.
Arrangements will be announced by Dafford Funeral Home, Dunn.
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Preparing a DIY Halloween costume can be the most fun task of the season — once you've come up with the greatest costume, all that's left is getting crafty. This year, why not enlist a group of friends and brainstorm a brilliant idea to collaborate on? From Disney favorites to memorable TV shows, we've got seven Latinx-inspired group costumes sure to make fellow party guests smile.
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Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen spoke on stage, April 10, as part of a conversation put on by the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy at the University of Michigan's Rackham Auditorium in Ann Arbor, Mich. The Fed today announced that it's raising its benchmark short-term interest rate for the third time in six months, a vote of confidence in a slow-growing but durable American economy.
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OK folks. I did know about Fev being next Wednesday, but I won't be including that game - largely because I like to have the following week up on Tuesday. If we wait until Wednesday evening, I wouldn't get the next weekend up until Thursday, which isn't long enough for people (I don't like having two on the go at once as it confuses my small brainHope that makes sense
Adventure charter skippers Bruce Jacobs and Rachael Sprot of Rubicon3 tested the Henri Lloyd Cobra winter gloves for a season in a variety of tough conditions.
The neoprene in this glove means that even when they (inevitably) get wet, they keep your hands warm. The Maxigrip surface proved particularly good when handling intricate jobs and overall we were really impressed with this glove. Tough, flexible and easy to get on and off even when wet.
Features: Double neoprene cuffs and thermal insulation.
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Three men have been charged with murder after a prisoner was stabbed to death at HMP Wormwood Scrubs.
Inmates Ahmed Khyre, 21, Kalif Dibbassey, 21 and Enton Marku, 20 appeared at Willesden Magistrates' Court on Friday, the Metropolitan Police said.
Khader Saleh, 25, was found with a number of knife injuries on Wednesday afternoon and was pronounced dead at the scene.
A 23-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder has been released under investigation.
The three men are due to appear at the Old Bailey on 6 February.
In his vineyard, Bobby Cox uses hand-for-scale to show how long his grape leaves should actually be. Chemical damage from herbicide drift causes leaves to shrivel and suffer from strapping, interrupting the grape productivity.
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March 30 London Stock Exchange Group Plc
* London Stock Exchange Group announces that it is to commence a 200 million pound buyback programme to repurchase ordinary shares in capital
* Share buyback to be carried out in two tranches Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting By Rachel Armstrong)
Lots of people will be looking for places to take the kids during spring break this week. This week is a good time to check out the Gilcrease Museum's new Norman Rockwell Exhibit.
Withered performed at Decibel Metal and Beer Fest on Sunday, April 23, blasting the crowd with their instantly recognizable melting pot of black, death and doom metal. The Atlanta quartet also revealed their beer collaboration, the “Tortured Blackened Berry Brew,” with Burnt Hickory Brewing, at the fest.
More videos from the fest are available via Max Volume Silence Live.
After seeing the adorable milk foam creations below, your usual flat latte will seem boring from now on.
The art, apparently originating in Japan, is truly impressive.
3D Latte Art from Reissue Cafe pic.twitter.com/FBju3Bz4IJ — 日本 (@AestheticsJapan) September 11, 2017
Kohei Mastuno designed us some custom Sprudge 3D latte art and WE’RE DYING https://t.co/TJpu7YNf2K pic.twitter.com/PhRMOxBz5i — Sprudge (@sprudge) August 27, 2017
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93-year-old fighting for life after being hit by car The West Australian
The Fremantle man was hit by an 80-year-old woman on Parry Street. No charges have been laid.
The Curtis Lovelace case will be back in the national spotlight Friday night.
Dateline NBC will devote two hours of primetime television to the case starting at 8 p.m. The episode, called "Mystery on the Mississippi", follows the Lovelace case from his first wife's death, to his arrest on a murder charge and through his two trials.
Lovelace's first wife, Cory, was found dead at the family's Quincy home on the morning of Feb. 14, 2006. The cause of death was ruled "undetermined", but police said the case was reopened in December of 2013.
Curtis, a former prosecutor, was arrested and charged with Cory's murder the following August. His first trial, in 2016, ended with a hung jury, but he was acquitted by a Sangamon County jury earlier this year.
Since his acquittal, Lovelace filed a lawsuit against the City of Quincy, Adams County and several individuals. That case is scheduled to go to trial in late 2019.
Click here for our comprehensive coverage of the Lovelace case.
May 2 Total:
* Total has started up production from the Badamyar project, located offshore 220 kilometers south of Yangon in the Republic of the Union of Myanmar
* Total says project will enable an extension of the Yadana gas field's 8 billion cubic meters per year production plateau beyond 2020
* "This project underscores Total's commitment to develop gas projects to provide Myanmar and Thaïland with affordable, reliable and clean energy to support the countries’ economic growth over the coming years," said Arnaud Breuillac, President, Exploration & Production at Total, in a statement
* Total is the operator of the project with a 31.2% interest. Its partners are Chevron-Unocal (28.3%), PTTEP (25.5%) and the national company MOGE (15%).
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April 24 (Reuters) - SSLJ.com Ltd:
* SSLJ.COM LIMITED RECEIVES 9 PATENT LICENSES FROM STATE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Two new cases of rabies have been confirmed in Newton, which bring the total to three confirmed cases of rabies in Catawba County so far in 2017. According to county officials, Catawba County Animal Services received a call Wednesday from a man who said he was bit by a fox outside his home in Sherrills Ford.
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LONDON — Three more England cricketers have been punished for off-field misbehaviour, a week after teammates Ben Stokes and Alex Hales were suspended from national-team duty following an incident on a night out.
The England and Wales Cricket Board says Jonny Bairstow, Jake Ball and Liam Plunkett have each accepted a written warning and been handed an undisclosed fine following an investigation into their "unprofessional conduct" during the recent ODI series against the West Indies.
The ECB says the investigation was unrelated to that involving Stokes and Hales, who are suspended on full pay and the subject of a separate disciplinary commission.
Stokes was arrested after video footage purportedly showed England's test vice-captain throwing punches in a street fight.
A key detail of the Russian elections is voter turnout, says Graeme Gill of The University of Sydney.
Skeleton athlete Lizzy Yarnold is bidding to make history as Britain’s first back-to-back Winter Olympic champion after claiming gold in Sochi in 2014.
If she wins the gold medal in Pyeongchang, Team GB will have had an Olympic champion in the women's event at three successive Olympic Games.
The first was achieved by Amy Williams back in 2010 at the Vancouver Games and she reveals what it takes to be the best at the sport.
Orion Pictures has released a brand new sneak peek clip from The Belko Experiment, the new horror thriller directed by Greg McLean (Wolf Creek) and written by James Gunn (Guardians of the Galaxy). The film stars John Gallagher Jr. (“The Newsroom”, 10 Cloverfield Lane), Tony Goldwyn (“Scandal”), John C. McGinley (“Stan Against Evil,” “Scrubs”), Adria Arjona (“True Detective”), Josh Brener (“Silicon Valley”) and Michael Rooker (Guardians of the Galaxy).
Written by the acclaimed writer/director James Gunn (Guardians of the Galaxy, Slither) and directed by Greg McLean (creator of the Wolf Creek franchise), THE BELKO EXPERIMENT is a terrifying, provocative and at times hilarious thrill-ride that literally provokes the question; what does it take to survive at work?
The Belko Experiment was directed by Greg McLean and executive produced by James Gunn and Peter Safran ( The Conjuring 1&2, Annabelle).
Check out the new clip from The Belko Experiment, below.
1:01 Rescued gulls are released at Tacoma Tideflats Pause
1:33 Clint Dempsey updates at Sounders training
4:07 2,300 property owners affected by county roll out new FEMA flood maps
4:54 Bulked-up Felix Hernandez arrives at spring training, feels great
1:15 Jury finds man guilty for fatal robbery of armored-car guard at Lakewood Walmart
4:11 Lorenzo Romar discusses Huskies 85-61 loss at Utah
4:36 Pete Carroll on Seahawks' belief entering offseason
2:13 Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee responds to 9th Circuit ruling on immigration order
3:06 Highlights: Cameron Cranston lifts Union to state with win over Bellarmine Prep
Panik (head) is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Marlins, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Panik was shaken up during Game 2 of Sunday's doubleheader, and although he passed concussion protocol following the game, the Giants will give him a day off to rest. He'll continue to be considered day-to-day; it doesn't sound like he'll be sidelined for too long at this point. Kelby Tomlinson is starting in his place at the keystone, and will likely continue to do so for any time Panik ends up missing.
GEORGETOWN, Texas (KXAN) — Madden Crawford latches on to football factoids — fitting for a kid named Madden.
“He’s just a regular little boy. He just has an excellent memory,” Madden’s mom, Kimri Crawford, said.
Madden’s a 4-year-old football whiz kid with a video that’s been seen nearly 400,000 times on Facebook.
Just dad and son hanging out on the couch talking shop, but Madden amazes all throwing out names and jersey numbers for teams and players across the NFL.
“He can remember things that he should not remember from years ago when you think about it it was really a quarter of his life ago,” his mom said.
Even the Super Bowl participants are no match for Madden.
“We want people to know that we didn’t teach him anything. We didn’t sit him down and make him learn football,” Kimri said.
A Cowboys fan to his core, this whiz kid really has learned to love the good and not so good of football.
“I mean, we knew our kid was amazing of course we did, but it’s crazy that everybody else thinks so too.”
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CLAREMONT, Calif. (AP)  Residents of several Southern California communities are being asked to limit water use this week while a major pipeline is closed for repairs.
Starting Monday, the state Department of Water Resources will be fixing a portion of the Rialto Pipeline, which serves cities in parts of Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties.
The work is expected to last until Saturday. During that time agencies will rely solely on local water supplies instead of regional deliveries.
Customers are urged to keep showers under five minutes, avoid lawn watering and run only full loads in washing machines and dishwashers.
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Communities that could see reduced water service include Claremont, La Verne, Fontana, Montclair, Upland, Chino Hills, Chino, Ontario and Rancho Cucamonga.
President Trump has proposed nothing less than a vast overhaul of the country’s immigration policy, seeking an end to the diversity visa lottery and family sponsorship programs in favor of a system that would privilege immigrants from mostly white countries. “It is time to begin moving towards a merit-based immigration system,” Trump proudly proclaimed to a crowd of cheering Republicans in his first State of the Union on Tuesday night, “one that admits people who are skilled, who want to work, who will contribute to our society, and who will love and respect our country.”
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Scottish outfit Utility ROV Services (URS) is to charter a DP2 vessel from Cyprus-based EDT Ship Management in order to carry out boulder clearance in the European renewables market.
URS will deploy its Utrov remotely operated vehicle (ROV) service from the EDT Kennedy vessel (pictured) starting in May.
The charter is for one-year initially with an option to extend the contract further for an unspecified period.
URS managing director Patrick Crawford said: “URS have been looking to partner with a suitable vessel owner for some time, and we are pleased to enter this agreement with EDT.
“They have a shared vision of providing high quality services into the renewables market, at a cost base that is competitive, whilst delivering high productivity.”
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While his England team-mates will be enjoying a warm down this morning after their World Cup last 16 penalty shoot-out win over Colombia last night, Leicester City’s Jamie Vardy will be treated for a groin injury which could make him a doubt for the quarter-final clash with Sweden on Saturday.
City striker Vardy has a slight groin issue which prevented him from taking the crucial fifth penalty as England finally won a penalty shoot-out in a World Cup finals for the first time.
Vardy picked up the injury after coming on as a substitute for Raheem Sterling and will now be assessed by the England medical team today.
Vardy has had an injection to settle the injury down but he only has four days to recover before England face the Swedes at the Samara Arena.
Outside of hurricane-hit areas, plenty of Americans found work. The number of people describing themselves as unemployed fell to 6.8 million, the fewest since March 2007, before the Great Recession began. That sign of health makes it appear all but certain that the Federal Reserve will raise its benchmark short-term interest rate in December. According to data from the CME Group, investors now foresee a 93 percent chance of a Fed rate hike then.
PRIOR LAKE, Minn. — Pop singer Gwen Stefani will close out a star-studded Super Bowl week in Minnesota.
The three-time Grammy winner will headline at Club Nomadic at Mystic Lake Casino Hotel on Sunday, Feb. 4.
Stefani is the final headliner. Other acts at Club Nomadic include The Chainsmokers on Thursday, Feb. 1; Ellie Goulding and Norwegian electronic dance music artist DJ Kygo on Friday, Feb. 2; and Florida Georgia Line on Saturday, Feb. 3.
Stefani joins a growing list of performers who will be in Minnesota during Super Bowl week. Others include Jennifer Lopez, who will perform at Nomadic Live! on Super Saturday Night. Sheila E., the Revolution and Morris Day & the Time will perform a Prince tribute as part of a series of free concerts.
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As Halloween fast approaches, you want to think out of the box for your costume. Sure, you can look to your horoscope for an idea or two for your All Hallows' Eve look, but consider the notion that the only inspiration you ever needed was — literally — in the palm of your hand this whole time. In a world so consumed by social media, why not dress as one of your favorite memes this Halloween? After all, what better way to look like Michelle Obama than to channel her Inauguration Day look? And is there truly a better North West and Penelope Disick moment than their twinning ballet outfits? Flip through our favorite memes here and shop the looks just in time for Halloween.
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Someone being killed on a movie set is a nightmare most people in Hollywood don't have to wake up to.
Fortunately for the sake of the cast and crew of Deadpool 2, they have a strong leader in producer/star Ryan Reynolds.
Photos: Actors Who Almost Died On Movie Sets
After news broke that a stuntwoman was killed in a tragic accident on set Monday, Ryan made a genuinely heartfelt statement on behalf of the production, writing:
An investigation is currently underway to find out what went wrong with the motorcycle stunt.
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Police in their crackdown against anti-social elements have arrested 12 lawbreakers including a one-wheeler besides recovering seven liters liquor, 12 pistols 30 bore with 158 rounds, a motorcycle and other items from their possession.
According to a police spokesman, RA Bazar police held Muhammad Ali for having seven liters liquor. Mandra police rounded up Nabeel and recovered five pistols 30 bore with 125 rounds from his possession. Other accused were sent behind the bars for carrying illegal weapons.
Meanwhile, New Town police nabbed a youngster namely Usama who was involved in one-wheeling and rash driving.—APP
BOARDMAN, Ohio (WYTV) – An exciting day for local cub scouts after weeks of preparation finally led them to the Pinewood Derby to race their hand-made cars.
Boardman’s Cub Scout Pack 27 had a month and a half to make their cars, and Saturday, they got to see how they measured up to the competition.
Lots of awards were up for grabs, but while friendly competition is always fun, scout leaders say it’s the families that make the event.
“We also offer siblings and family members to enter a car as well. So we want this to be more of a family event instead of just the boys. So, sisters can race their cars, grandparents, whoever is interested,” said Assistant Cub Master Matthew Feehley.
Scouts anywhere from kindergarten to fifth grade could go and race their cars. About 60 of them participated.
The annual derby was held at Boardman United Methodist Church.
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Amazon has paid for a Super Bowl ad to promote its John Krasinski-starring project “Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan.” The series isn’t premiering until Aug. 31, but Amazon clearly wants you to start considering whether you’re going to watch a muscled Jim from “The Office” kill terrorists.
Here’s the ad that will play right after the Justin Timberlake performance at halftime:
2 guilty in fatal drive-by that killed toddler
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Two Florida teens have been convicted in a drive-by shooting that left a toddler dead.
The Florida Times-Union reports that the 19-year-old men were both found guilty Tuesday of first-degree murder by separate juries.
Authorities say 22-month-old Aiden McClendon was fatally shot in Jacksonville in January 2016. Investigators say Aiden's teenage cousin was targeted by rival gang members.
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Zack Whittaker reports via ZDNet:Any guesses as to which company it may be? The company was not named in the 2014-dated document, but it's thought to be an internet provider or a tech company.
DETROIT (AP) — The mother of a G League basketball player who died in March after collapsing on the court during a game has filed a lawsuit accusing the NBA and the Detroit Pistons of negligence.
Zeke Upshaw played for the Grand Rapids Drive, a G League affiliate of the Pistons. He collapsed during a game at Grand Rapids on March 24 and died two days later .
The lawsuit was filed Wednesday in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. The NBA and Pistons are named as defendants, along with SSJ Group and The DeltaPlex Arena.
The lawsuit alleges that medical personnel at the game failed to attempt lifesaving measures in a timely fashion.
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BEN Simmons has been on a tear lately, but the Philadelphia 76ers have struggled, losing their last three games.
On Saturday (AEDT), the Australian point guard is going up against the Goran Dragic and the Miami Heat, in a game that features two of the Eastern Conference’s most talented teams.
Dragic was recently named to Team LeBron for the NBA All Star Game; a selection many thought could have gone to Simmons.
Simmons is currently averaging 16.7 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 7.3 assists per game, and is the favourite to win the NBA’s Rookie of the Year award.
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Free agent Bacary Sagna is set to finalise his move to join Benevento as they look to pull off the impossible and avoid relegation from Serie A in their maiden campaign in the Italian top flight.
The Frenchman has been available on a free transfer since his contract with Manchester City came to an end in the summer of 2017, which has allowed him to complete his move to the Witches of the South after the closure of the January transfer window.
Sky Sport Italia have reported that terms between Benevento and the player have been agreed and that he will join the club in their unlikely efforts to avoid the drop.
Despite being at City for three years, Sagna never won anything of note in Manchester with only a solitary League Cup triumph to his name to add to the FA Cup he won at Arsenal.
The 34-year-old made his international debut in 2007 and went on to make 65 appearances for France
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Robert Mondavi Robert Mondavi Chardonnay was aged in bourbon barrels.
Just think how disappointed Dad would be if you got him a tie for Father’s Day. You can do so much better.
If Dad’s a wine drinker, consider the bourbon-barrel aged chardonnay from Robert Mondavi Private Selection. Aged in Kentucky bourbon barrels, it has fruity notes as well as hints of oak, vanilla and baking spices, and the company said it goes well with barbecue favorites. It’s $13.99 a bottle and available nationwide.
If Dad’s more of a tequila drinker, or just has an appreciation for art, consider these Jose Cuervo Especial limited-edition bottles created to celebrate the company’s 222nd anniversary. There are two Especial Gold and two Especial Silver Bottles, and each has a story: “A Special Lady,” “A Music Inspiration,” “The Devil’s Water” and “The Heart of an Industry,” They’re $26 each, and also available nationwide.
Wimbledon star Lucas Pouille would rather watch the World Cup than the tennis
But there is no doubting what world No.19 Lucas Pouille would rather watch - and it's not the tennis.
Asked what he will be watching given both matches are at the same time, Pouille replied: "Definitely soccer if it's France."
He then confirmed: "Definitely soccer, not tennis."
Pouille himself won't be in the final - he lost in five sets to Dennis Novak on day three - but Wimbledon's stance remains the same regardless of a sporting clash: it will be tennis all the way.
England are two matches away from a potential final in Moscow which will kick off at 4pm UK time.
CLEVELAND (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers Yasiel Puig has been suspended one game and fined by Major League Baseball for making an obscene gesture to Indians fans on Tuesday night.
Puig flashed the middle finger on both hands at fans sitting behind home plate at Progressive Field after hitting a home run in the second inning. Baseball executive Joe Torre announced the one-game penalty and undisclosed fine.
Puig is appealing the decision and will play Wednesday night. The mercurial player said he "stooped" to the level of fans who he said were heckling him in the on-deck circle. Puig said that the group of fans kept talking to him after the home run.
The suspension is the latest incident involving Puig, who has tried the Dodgers' patience with previous behavior.
Puig got two hits in the Dodgers' 7-5 win over the Indians.
A Henderson teenager is accused of distributing child porn.
Detective Shannon Troutman says the 17-year-old was arrested Friday, and is in custody at a juvenile facility in Bowling Green.
Police say the teen put a call out on Snapchat for nude photos of young girls.
They say 51 people replied to his request, and most of them were between the ages of 12 and 18. Police say the teen then shared the photos on Snapchat.
Detective Troutman says most of the girls are from the area. He says they are still investigating and several more arrests could be coming.
The 17-year-old is charged with distribution of materials portraying a minor in a sexual performance.
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This Lotus Elise is piloted by Dan Michl of Michl Motorsport in hill climb competition. The very light 1,650 lb race car is propelled thanks to a Hartley 2.8 L V8 which produces 450 horsepower at 10,000 rpm. You might remember this is the custom DOHC engine that uses two Suzuki Hayabusa heads. Hartley no longer makes the H1 but they are developing the 3.0 L BOLT V8 and the Maxi V8 which “will be the biggest and most powerful engine that utilizes the heads from a sport bike.”
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MIAMI — Authorities say a stowaway on a flight from the Dominican Republic to Miami was spotted emerging from the plane’s wheel well and sent back home.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection spokesman Mike Silva said Monday the man was a Dominican national.
Silva said Miami-Dade Police spotted him exiting the wheel well after American Airlines flight 1026 from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, landed Saturday at Miami International Airport.
Police detained the man, whose name wasn’t released. Silva said he was medically cleared, processed as a stowaway by federal authorities and returned to the Dominican Republic.
Silva said local and federal authorities searched the plane and cleared it to resume normal operations.
Airline spokesman Ross Feinstein said the airline was reviewing the incident with Las Americas International Airport officials.
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Destiny 2 will have a new weekly event
Destiny 2 developer Bungie has lifted the lid on the sequel’s brand new weekly event.
Flashpoints are weekly missions that will take place in a different featured location each time.
Needless to say, successfully completing Flashpoints unlocks special rewards.
That’s according to Destiny 2 game director Luke Smith, who told Kotaku that fans should expect special monsters, treasure maps and more.
“Each week we have an activity called a Flashpoint, which we haven’t talked about really yet, but the Flashpoint is basically like a featured destination, a featured location,” he said.
“Then there’s a whole class of stuff that shows up when it’s the Flashpoint that’s unique, treasure maps to go find, special monsters that show up.”
Flashpoint rewards were described as the equivalent of unknown rewards in Nighfall.
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Ronnie calls out the instructor for being unfair only to have it back fire on her.
After Monday's procession past Dusan Lajovic, Roger Federer's Wimbledon campaign continues today with a second-round match against the Slovakian world No 73 Lukas Lacko.
Lacko comes into the match in a good run of form, having blasted his way to the Eastbourne final last week. He has been ranked as high as No 44, and can be a threat on grass with his big-serving game.
His record against Federer is less encouraging however, having been twice thumped in straight sets in the pair's only previous two meetings.
Federer meanwhile enjoyed such a simple victory on Monday that all talk afterwards focused on his switch from Nike to Uniqlo clothing.
Federer's deserting of Nike has been a major talking point over the last couple of days, with Serena Williams one of many players to be pressed on the issue.
“I think both parties have to do what’s best in their interest,” Williams said on Monday. “I don’t know the ins-and-outs and the details. I am still a Nike athlete.
SAO PAULO, July 4 (Reuters) - The lower house of Brazil’s Congress approved on Wednesday the bill regulating the transfer of rights area. The bill allows state-controlled oil company Petroleo Brasileiro SA to cede to other companies a mandatory 70 percent stake it owns in part of subsalt areas in the Campos Basin.
Now Brazil’s Senate is going to vote the bill. Another bill that authorizes state-controlled power holding company Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras to sell six distribution companies may also be voted later on Wednesday. (Reporting by Eduardo Simões Writing by Tatiana Bautzer Editing by Chris Reese)
Media coverage about ReneSola has trended somewhat negative recently, Alpha One Sentiment Analysis reports. The research group, a service of Accern, identifies positive and negative media coverage by analyzing more than 20 million news and blog sources in real-time.
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A 35-YEAR-OLD has been caught driving at more than four-times over the legal limit in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Police stopped the man on Marvell St at Byron Bay about 2.35am.
He recorded a blood alcohol level of 0.201.
His licence was suspended and he will appear in the Byron Bay Local Court on June 29.
Police said around 11 a.m., they received a call from a family member asking them to check on the person living at the 500 block of North Lamar Street in Wichita Falls. The SWAT Team deployed gas into the home around 2 p.m. before entering the home and taking the man into custody and transported to the hospital for medical clearance.
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A woman faces several drug-related charges after police say she operated a meth lab out of a car.Police say 30-year-old Sarah Bell was a passenger inside of a vehicle when it was pulled over for a traffic stop on Fox Hollow Drive in Magnolia around 2 a.m. Sunday morning.They say Bell was actively manufacturing methamphetamine at the time the vehicle was stopped.------
Leaders from both Shreveport and Bossier City are expected to make a major announcement at the historic Hirsch Memorial Coliseum Monday afternoon.
The announcement is scheduled for 2 p.m. and KSLA News 12 will livestream the event. Click here to watch the event streaming live.
Representatives from the Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Bureau didn't give many details but did say it concerns a national event coming to the ArkLaTex.
Both mayors are expected to be joined by other city leaders to make the announcement.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more details are released.
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The Bridgeport Farmers Market takes place each Sunday and is quite the hub for local produce and small businesses. Small business owners said they keep coming back because of the interest participation in the Farmers Market brings their business.
Two small businesses partnered together Sunday for a cooking demonstration. Quantum Bean Coffee and My Little Cupcake fused their favorites together to make a delicious coffee drink.
ISLAMABAD (AP) - Pakistani authorities are questioning a senior militant who they say voluntarily surrendered, presenting it as a major setback for an Islamic extremist group that has carried out several attacks in recent years.
Military officials confirmed Tuesday that Ahsanullah Ahsan, a former spokesman and senior figure in the Jamaat-ul-Ahrar group, had surrendered recently, without providing further details.
They say he split with the main Pakistani Taliban four years ago and joined the breakaway faction, which claimed a March 31 car bomb near a Shiite mosque that killed at least 24 people.
The officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to brief the media, said information gleaned from Ahsan led to other arrests and the location of a weapons cache.
Texas Rangers' Rougned Odor, left, points to the dugout celebrating his double as Detroit Tigers third baseman Nicholas Castellanos, right, walks over to recover the dropped ball to the bag in the fourth inning of a baseball game, Monday, Aug. 14, 2017, in Arlington, Texas. Tony Gutierrez AP Photo
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Johnny Manziel married his wife Bre Tiesi in a private ceremony in a California courthouse, but the couple could have a larger celebration later this year.
TMZ Sports reported the news, saying they could have a "proper wedding bash for all the homies later this year."
Manziel first proposed in March of 2017, but they officially got married last week, per TMZ.
The former Heisman Trophy winner and 2014 first-round draft pick has been out of football since 2015 but appears to be trying to turn his life around. He said he has stopped drinking and is now attempting a return to football.
He is set to take part in the Spring League, which begins on March 28.
A major exploit leaves every Nintendo Switch susceptible to hacking
If you have a Nintendo Switch gaming console, listen up. It would appear that a new “exploit chain” for Nvidia Tegra X1-based systems outlines an unpatchable process to run random code on all Nintendo Switches.
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WASHINGTON PARK, IL – The Illinois State Police are investigating a homicide that occurred in Washington Park Tuesday night. Police say the fatal shooting happened around 11:45 pm in the parking lot of the Sin City Motorcycle Club just off Kingshighway at 5513 Forest Boulevard.
The victim was an adult male who had been shot several times in the chest.
Police found the victim’s car keys in his pocket, along with several other vehicles in the parking lot.
Officers are trying to locate all of the vehicle owners for questioning.
An investigation is ongoing.
The Thai official overseeing the rescue operation of a football team trapped in a flooded cave in northern Thailand has said the boys have been practising wearing diving masks and breathing. Medics have been examining and treating the boys as rescuers work on the best plan to extract them from the underground cave system
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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va - It's going to be fun for pets and owners at the 11thAnnual Pet Lovers’ Extravaganza (April 27-29) hosted by Care-A-Lot Pet Supply.
We meet Sam the three-legged dog that is set to compete in the DockDogs event and Windi Mae, our designated "Puppy Picasso."
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At least 11 people were wounded due to aerial firing during celebration in on the night between Sunday and Monday.
According to reports, the gun-fire celebrations injured included women and children.
A stray bullet wounded a 13-year-old girl Maryam in Soldier Bazaar area, while a woman was injured in aerial firing near ICI Bridge, reports Dunya News.
Aerial firing in Light House area injured a man named Umair, while Yameen was wounded in Sarafa Bazaar area of Khara Dar.
At least seven more people were injured in incidents of aerial firing in Azam Basti, Lines Aera, Landhi, Mahmoodabad, Defence, Aysha Manzil and Numaish Chowrangi.
The wounded persons were shifted to various hospitals of the city.
A federal appeals court on Tuesday overturned a $32.5 million verdict against Walmart Inc for allegedly infringing discount store operator Variety Stores’ trademark for “The Backyard” by selling Backyard Grill barbecue grills and supplies.
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond, Virginia, said a lower court judge erred in granting summary judgment to Variety, and that there were several unanswered questions to be addressed before deciding if customers were confused.
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Regina police are searching for a nine-year-old boy who has been missing since Thursday afternoon.
William Morrisseau is described as four feet tall, with brown crew cut hair and a stocky build.
He was last seen wearing a camouflage hoodie and dark pants.
Morrisseau was last seen on the 1300 block of Robinson Street around 3:40 p.m. CST on Thursday afternoon.
A photo was not provided.
Police say he is considered vulnerable due to his age and are concerned for his safety.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call the Regina Police Service at 306-777-6500 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Celanese (NYSE:CE) says it is abandoning its agreement with Blackstone’s (NYSE:BX) Rhodia Acetow business to create a joint venture supplying materials for cigarette filters after European Union regulators demanded "excessive" divestments to allay antitrust concerns.
The deal would have combined the world’s second and third largest manufacturers, excluding China, of acetate tow, a derivative of wood pulp used in making cigarette filters and other products.
The EU last year flagged concerns that the deal would leave the new entity’s two only other major competitors, Eastman Chemical (NYSE:EMN) and Daicel Chemical (OTCPK:DACHF), unable to exert sufficient competitive pressure.
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The three-war veteran was asked how many people he had saved working as a medic in multiple wars on a 2015 trip to war monuments in the nation's capital. His answer demonstrated the kind of man Robert Hyatt was, in a life punctuated with service and dedication as a veteran of three wars, family friend John Wales said.
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Video released by the Syrian president's office shows Assad driving to eastern Ghouta as his soldiers appear close to defeating the last opposition foothold. Rough cut (no reporter narration).
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The Roseville man accused of providing a mixture of heroin, methamphetamine and fentanyl to a woman who died of an overdose was found and arrested Friday. Victor W. Lynch, 50, was charged Tuesday via arrest warrant in Ramsey County District Court with two counts of third-degree murder in the death of Trina Maurstad, 28, of White Bear Lake.
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WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) — A Massachusetts man has been charged with disinterment after a body was found at his home.
Worcester police say they responded to a city home on Monday night and discovered a man's body.
They charged a resident of the home, 32-year-old Xavier Broughton, with disinterment of a human body and misleading a police investigation.
The body has not been positively identified and an autopsy is scheduled to determine the cause of death.
Police did, however, confirm to The Telegram & Gazette that the address where the body was found was the location of a party earlier this month where 27-year-old Justin Ramos was last seen alive.
Broughton was in custody, and it was not clear if he had a lawyer.
Felicia Detty loved with all her heart. Growing up in southern Ohio in the rural village of Frankfort, she earned the nickname Bug because she gave the best hugs. Her dad was her best friend, and her daughter, Averie, was the love of her life. At 18, when Felicia visited the emergency room for severe tooth pain, she hadn't planned on getting addicted to prescription pain pills or later heroin. As her mother, Christina, put it: She had no intention of growing up saying, 'I want to be an addict. I want to suffer from substance-use disorder.' In September, 2015, Felicia died of a heroin overdose. Opioid addiction has become all too familiar in my home state of Ohio. The man-made public health-care disaster has spread to every county in the state. This is why, as state attorney
Nestle Looks To Drown 'Colossal Fraud' Poland Spring Suit
Law360, Los Angeles (October 6, 2017, 8:39 PM EDT) -- Nestle pushed back Friday at allegations by a proposed class of consumers that its Poland Spring water is a "colossal fraud," saying that not only have state regulators verified the water qualifies for the “spring” title, but this very issue also has been litigated before.
Nestle Waters North America Inc. touted an Aug. 28 letter from the State of Maine Drinking Water Program verifying that the water sources where it gathers the beverage it then bottles and sells under the Poland Spring brand fit the U.S....
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LONDON (AP) — Thousands of people have marched through London demanding more government money for Britain's overburdened National Health Service.
Trade unions and the main opposition Labour Party backed the "NHS in crisis: Fix it now" protest.
Marchers with placards proclaiming "Save our NHS" and "More staff, more beds, more funds" made their way through central London on Saturday toward Conservative Prime Minister Theresa May's Downing St. office.
Britain's state-funded health service has been under mounting pressure, with demand from a growing, aging population rising faster than investment. Winter illnesses and an exodus of stress-hit medical staff have led to thousands of canceled operations and long waits for ambulances and emergency treatment.
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The British government says it is putting more money into health care and training more doctors and nurses.
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SACRAMENTO (AP) — Supporters of a long-shot bid to make California an independent nation are ending their effort to put it to a statewide vote next year.
The secretary of state’s office confirmed Monday that Marcus Ruiz Evans, vice president of the Yes California Independence Campaign, notified officials he intends to withdraw the California Nationhood ballot measure.
The group’s president, Louis Marinelli, says in a message to supporters that he is seeking permanent residence in Russia. He says supporters may try again to separate California from the United States at a later date.
The movement drew extra interest after last year’s election of Republican Donald Trump as president.
Marinelli says the group has nearly 100,000 registered supporters. Supporters needed more than 585,000 signatures by July to put a measure on the ballot.
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On Harry Connick, Jr's. Valentine's day show, Harry puts his better half to work in the kitchen set.
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* Says Wuhan-based biotechnology unit will invest 1 million yuan to set up a wholly owned biotechnology unit in Wuhan
* Says Beijing-based tech unit will invest 6 million yuan to set up a web service JV and hold 60 percent stake in the JV after transaction
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The Latest on reaction from past shooting victims on the Wednesday shooting at a congressional baseball practice : Gabby Giffords, the former U.S. representative who was shot during a public meeting with her constituents in Arizona six years ago, says she is heart-broken for the victims of Wednesday's shooting at a congressional baseball practice. Giffords issued a statement through her political action committee, Americans for Responsible Solutions, which aims to reduce gun violence through stricter laws.
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The Fans Have Spoken! The Top 10 National Tours You're Most Excited to See in a City Near You
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Clarita Moreno and Estel Mercedes Rodriguez speak with Rodriguez's son, who lives in Hungary, as a curious Angelina Arcia, 6, attempts to get a look at the cellphone in Havana, Cuba, on Sept. 19, 2015. Cubans are increasingly using the balance of their cellphone accounts with the government's ETECSA telecommunications monopoly as a virtual currency sometimes called "el ETECSO." Al Diaz adiaz@miamiherald.com
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RICHMOND, Va. — The Washington Redskins wrapped up their Richmond training camp Monday with a brief workout that ended when free safety D.J. Swearinger kicked an extra point that barely cleared the crossbar.
Swearinger's kick came after coach Jay Gruden invited cornerback Bashaud Breeland to try one, keeping alive a tradition of ending camp by asking a player to do something outside the ordinary. Last year, defensive lineman Ricky Jean Francois caught a punt. Breeland, however, missed his kick badly.
"Call me money," Swearinger said as the team filed off the field to sign autographs for volunteers who worked throughout the three-week camp.
Swearinger said the opportunity brought him back to his middle school days when he handled kickoffs.
"I knew, as soon as it left the foot, man, it was good," he said.
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A 61-year-old man is recovering after being shot in his head while riding a bike on Detroit's west side early Sunday morning.
The bullet had traveled through the cyclist's head and exited through his nose before he pedaled to a party store to get help.
The shooting took place 12:15 a.m. Sunday, in the area of Northfield and West Warren, which is east of Livernois.
After hearing a bang, the victim realized he'd been shot. The victim then pedaled to a party store on the 5000 block of West Warren and asked store staff to call police.
Police recovered a bullet at the scene but have not yet made an arrest. No suspect description is immediately available.
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LITITZ, LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa.–A driver was cited for failure to yield after striking a pedestrian in a marked crosswalk in Lititz on Monday night.
It happened along North Broad Street at the entrance Lititz Springs Park shortly after 8:30 p.m.
Police say Linford Moyer, 63, of Lancaster, struck a juvenile girl as she was crossing the intersection within the crosswalk.
The unidentified girl was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
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Can’t afford the real Jaguar XE SV Project 8 or didn’t place your order quick enough? Arden have got your back with their AJ 24 RS package for the XE. Thanks to the impressive wide body kit they slap on your Jag you get the menacing Project 8 styling albeit with a less powerful heart.
The body mods include a redesigned front splitter and bonnet, flared wheel arches with an aggressive side skirt joining the two, a large adjustable rear spoiler and a new rear diffuser gives the XE significant presence.
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Arden claim 463 hp (345 kw) which suggests that the package is intended for Jaguars’ 3.0-litre V6 engine and while it falls well short of the Project 8’s 600 hp V8, we suspect its more than enough to add some excitement to the XE.
On the chassis side of things, Arden supply new multi-spoke 20 inch forged wheels. They have also fitted an adjustable suspension system to allow a custom ride setup.
All week long week, we are hooking you up with a pair of tickets to see Sam Smith! He’s going on his ‘The Thrill Of It All’ 2018 Tour and he’s making a stop on Friday, August 24, 2018 at the Golden 1 Center!
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Kinsler was ejected during the fifth inning by Angel Hernandez, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.
Kinsler was unhappy about a called strike he believed was low, but waited until after ball one before earning Hernandez's ire. The Tigers' second baseman was 0-for-2 prior to departing and was replaced by Dixon Machado. It is the 11th career ejection for Kinsler.
US Vice President Mike Pence said the US era of strategic patience with Pyongyang is over as he visited the demilitarised border between North and South Korea.
Back in 2000, a young Kobe Bryant was playing the Knicks and got involved in a heated fight with Chris Childs. According to Childs, Bryant is lucky the fight didn't get more serious.
Speaking on ESPN's True Hoop podcast, the former New York guard detailed what led to the fight. He's placing the blame on Bryant, because of
Forth Valley has recorded the highest uptakes in mainland Scotland for take-up of the flu jab over several categories, including the elderly and primary school children.
Latest figures show that 76 per cent of people over 65 have been vaccinated in the Forth Valley area, compared with a Scottish average of 72 per cent.
NHS Forth Valley Consultant in Public Health Medicine, Dr Henry Prempeh, said: “Scotland as a whole has done extremely well in encouraging these target groups to come forward and Forth Valley continues to lead the way with the highest response.
“Whilst this is to be commended there is no room for complacency since over 20 per cent of over 65s have still not been vaccinated.
“It’s important to remember that we are still in the flu season and I’d like to encourage older people across Forth Valley to take up the offer of a free vaccine at their local GP Practice.”
Hrithik Roshan finally broke his silence regarding the controversy with Kangana Ranaut. He took to social media and posted his thoughts in form of a long and elaborate letter. In response to this, Kangana's sister Rangoli has swung her racket in the verbal rally once again.
Rangoli defended her sister on social media, saying, "Acc 2 Hrithik Kangna sufrin frm mentl disordr othr thn fake mails he dsnt hv ny othr medicl proof. .But I can give plenty of proofs of Hrithik's skull drilling brain surgery in 2014. N post dt slf confsed lyf coach thrapy fr years wid Arfin 2 batl dpresion n suicidal state f mind." (sic)
Now this post of Rangoli has taken matters to a different level, giving out a string of fresh and intimate details about the actor's personal life. Whatever’s the truth; this seems like a never ending battle between Hrithik and Kangana.
The rift between Cleveland Cavaliers stars LeBron James and Kyrie Irving got geographical this weekend, as both kept their distance from each other in Miami.
Irving was seen enjoying a night out at Rockwell nightclub in South Beach with Washington Wizards star John Wall.
Meanwhile, James was over in Brickell enjoying dinner at Komodo.
Irving has asked for a trade, reportedly to get out of James’ shadow, with the Heat on his shortlist. The Knicks are also on the list.
On June 1, 2017, the Governor signed into law the Oregon Equal Pay Act of 2017 , expanding the current law's protection against wage disparities among employees. Currently, Oregon prohibits discrimination "between the sexes in the payment of wages for work of comparable character, the performance of which requires comparable skills."
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* Q1 adjusted operating earnings were SEK 8.9 (11.2) million, corresponding to an adjusted operating margin of 8.0 (9.9) percent
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WATERBURY, Conn. (AP) — Two existing Catholic schools in Waterbury plan to merge and open as a new school next fall.
Officials say the Blessed Sacrament School and St. Mary School will merge to form the Stream Academy, which will open September 2018.
The Republican-American reports (http://bit.ly/2nOuIRM) the school will be located in the existing Blessed Sacrament School building.
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According to the Archdiocese of Hartford, the name is an acronym for science, technology, religion, engineering, arts and math. The new school — which will serve students in pre-kindergarten to eighth-grade — will officially be called “Catholic Stream Academy of Waterbury: A Heritage School of St. Mary and Blessed Sacrament Schools.”
The parish and trustees will determine the future use of the St. Mary’s buildings, which are to close after the current year.
Four people have been killed, including the gunman, after a shooting at a UPS facility in San Francisco. NBC's Gadi Schwartz reports.
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PLAYER: Demetrius Burns
POSITION: QB
SCHOOL: Homestead Everglades Prep
CLASS: 2019
HEIGHT: 6-0
WEIGHT: 190
SCOUTING: If we learned one thing when it comes to football in South Florida, school size does not matter. It never really has. Here is one of the fast-emerging quarterback prospects in South Florida, who doesn’t attend a large school. While he had a tremendous sophomore year, this offseason has certainly been a time for Burns’ stock to rise – with positive showings at combines and at 7-on-7 events. With a strong and accurate arm in addition to being and a very good runner, expect Burns to continue to pick up interest during the spring and into the summer. He is an athlete to keep an eye on over the next two seasons.
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Toronto police say that after an officer bought an alleged shoplifter the clothes he was trying to steal for a job interview, the teenager got the job.
Police responded to a report of shoplifting at a Walmart in the city’s north end last week, where they found the details of the case to be somewhat unusual.
The would-be thief had attempted to steal a long-sleeved shirt, a tie and a pair of socks.
The officer involved, Const. Niran Jeyanesan, says such items are not common targets for shoplifters.
Jeyanesan says he decided to buy the clothes for the teenager after learning that he needed them for a job interview.
On Saturday morning, police announced that the 18-year-old had landed the job in the “service industry” and is set to start work soon.
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Last week, Mike Pouncey asked the Dolphins to release him after the team reportedly asked him to take a pay cut. Less than a week later, it appears Pouncey’s gamble paid off.
The Chargers and Pouncey agree to a two-year contract on Monday reportedly worth $15 million and $10 million of it is guaranteed, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The Chargers had a need at the center position and Pouncey will now snap balls to future Hall of Famer Philip Rivers.
The Dolphins found Pouncey’s replacement pretty quickly as the team acquired center Daniel Kilgore from the 49ers and a 2018 seventh-round pick (227th overall) from the 49ers for an exchange for a 2018 seventh-round pick (223rd overall) last Thursday.
Nassar, a former Olympic team doctor, has been sentenced for criminal sexual conduct and for possession of child pornography and is in court again this week to be sentenced for additional sexual assault crimes. A judge in Eaton County, Mich., said the number of women who claim to have been molested by Nassar has reached 265. More than 180 of those women have given impact statements during his sentencing hearings.
The Broncos defeated the Jets in historic fashion in Week 14, snapping an eight-game losing streak. Unfortunately, the win was too little too late.
Because the best possible record Denver could end up with is 7-9, the team has already been eliminated from the playoffs. There are eight AFC teams with seven wins, and there’s only room for six teams in the playoffs.
Even if those teams lost their remaining games and the Broncos won out, Denver would miss out on the postseason thanks to tiebreakers.
The Broncos’ three remaining games will essentially be exhibition contests. Denver will play the Colts (3-10) on Thursday before facing the Redskins (5-8) on Christmas Eve and closing out the season against the Chiefs (7-6) on New Year’s Eve.
The Broncos’ won’t intentionally try to tank, which they proved on Sunday, but winning may actually do more harm than good. Denver could select as high as No. 2 overall in next year’s draft if the team loses.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The State Fair unveiled its new official beer Monday, and you don’t have to wait until fair time to get it.
The new brew comes from Marble Brewery, and is a pale ale with a hint of local wildflower honey.
It comes in an eye-catching yellow and black bee-themed can, a nod to that local honey ingredient.
“It’s an honor. Definitely happy to represent the State Fair with our greatest talents combining four ingredients, in this case, five, to make something that’s truly delicious and craveable,” Ted Rice, Marble Brewery owner, said.
The brew is available statewide starting Monday. You can find it on tap at all of Marble’s Albuquerque breweries, and in cans at local stores.
Of course, you’ll also be able to find it at the fair starting September 7.
THIS year’s tenth Ian Brown’s Cycle Shop 30 Rides in 30 Days Challenge has raised £100,000 for Les Bourgs Hospice.
It brings the total raised since 2008 to £635,501.74.
The 130 people who took part and all pledged to ride their bicycle for one hour each day for 30 days beginning on 29 April and finishing with the annual Rocque to Rock bicycle ride on 28 May.
All of them wore distinctive rainbow jerseys.
‘The Les Bourgs Hospice fundraising activities have long been associated with cyclists and the Rocque to Rock bike ride,’ said organiser Ian Brown.
‘This event provides great awareness leading up to the Rocque to Rock but also provides a challenge for those that literally want to go that extra mile. We are amazed at the commitment and endeavour of the 30in30 challengers and amazed that after ten challenges the total raised exceeds £600,000.’
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Why do we have to borrow or beg from outside or even borrow from within We do so because many people who are supposed to pay tax do not pay the tax. How do we know this We know this by using the standard measurement used all over the World. This is the GDP: tax ratio. This means the amount of taxes paid compared to the size of the GDP, the size of the economy.
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Montreal police are asking for the public’s help locating a missing 26-year-old man.
Dmitro Grabovatskiy was last seen in the area of Hochelaga St. and Highway 25 on July 2 at around noon. Police said Grabovatskiy is in a vulnerable situation and without medication could become disoriented and stop drinking and eating.
Grabovatskiy stands 5’6 and weighs 140 lbs. He’s white with long brown hair and a sparse beard. He has blue eyes and speaks Russian but little French or English.
Anyone with information is asked to call 911 or Info-Crime Montreal at 514-393-1133.
FOWLER, Kan. (AP) – Authorities say three people, including two from South Dakota, were killed in a fiery four-vehicle crash that involved a camper-trailer becoming unhooked on a southwestern Kansas highway.
The Kansas Highway Patrol says that a pickup truck driver was exiting a bridge on U.S. 54 about 6:50 p.m. Friday near Fowler when his trailer somehow came loose and went across the highway.
A tractor-trailer driven by 43-year-old Zachery Duncan of Watertown, South Dakota, drove through the trailer, flattening a tire and causing his brakes to lock. The patrol says that semi then went across the highway and hit another tractor-trailer driven by 56-year-old John Kemp Jr. of Brandon, Mississippi.
Troopers say both big rigs caught fire.
Both truckers were killed along with a passenger in Duncan’s rig – 35-year-old Manda Price of Watertown.
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The Public Safety Answering Center II, or PSAC II, in the Bronx, designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill Albert Vecerka/Esto/SOM Architects Cultural Commentary The Best Architecture of 2017: Buildings of Quiet Ambition New technology and an aim to create a better world make these projects stand out.
The Public Safety Answering Center II, or PSAC II, in the Bronx, designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill Albert Vecerka/Esto/SOM Architects
On May 25th, Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi took part in a Q&A session at Birmingham, England's BIMM Music Institute, where he was on hand to announce details of the BIMM Birmingham Scholarship, which he is sponsoring.
As part of the celebrations, a group of prospective BIMM Birmingham students were invited to experience a taste of life and the fantastic opportunities available at the new state-of-the-art college, which will open its doors in Digbeth this October.
Discussing his career and asked if there was ever an instance when he can remember being there and thinking ‘this has all been worth it, this is it’, Tony reveals: “You know what? I’ve always thought it’s all been worth it, ever since day one, because that’s the drive you’ve got to have if you’re gonna survive in the business. You’ve got to have that in your head because you get so many knockbacks and so many people that don’t like you, but you have to forge through that.”
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J. Cole’s fifth album, KOD, has broken Apple Music’s record for streams in the first 24 hours in the US with 64.5 million streams on its first day, Apple tells The Verge. KOD surpassed the previous record holder, Drake’s Views, by nearly 1 million streams. Seven out of the top 10 most streamed songs in a 24-hour period on Apple Music are now from KOD.
Apple Music pulled in 66 percent of the first-day streaming market share for KOD in the US, and 60 percent worldwide, continuing its run of major first-week streaming totals when it comes to hip-hop and R&B artists. Somehow Apple Music — which has 120 million fewer users than Spotify — continues to give its top competitor trouble with releases in the world’s most popular genre of music.
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Wider use for UnionPay cards
VTB24, the second-largest bank in Russia, will start in-depth cooperation with UnionPay, and all its ATMs and 120,000 point of sale terminals will accept UnionPay cards within this year, Shanghai-based UnionPay International said Monday.
As of now, four major banks in Russia accept UnionPay card business, and the company forecast that UnionPay cards' acceptance in Russia will rise to more than 80 percent this year end.
WARSAW, March 28 Poland's economic growth may exceed 3.6 percent in 2017, Deputy Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said on Tuesday.
"We maintain our (GDP) forecast of 3.6 percent. This year the economy could be a positive surprise," Morawiecki told reporters.
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MONTREAL—An employee in the prime minister’s office has resigned after an investigation into unspecified allegations against him.
A spokeswoman for the PMO says Claude-Éric Gagné is no longer an employee in Justin Trudeau’s office.
Eleanore Catenaro declined further comment in an email, calling it a confidential matter.
Gagné, the deputy director of operations, had been on leave since Nov. 1 pending the outcome of an investigation by a third-party investigator — Rubin Thomlinson, a prominent employment law firm.
He has said previously that he challenged the veracity of the allegations.
KASILOF, Alaska (AP) - Alaska State Troopers say a 23-year-old Kenai Peninsula man made fake 911 calls to divert officers as they pursued his pickup truck and tried to arrest him.
Clayton Nelson of Kasilof (kah-SEE-lawf) is charged with felony eluding, reckless driving, assault and terroristic threatening. He's also charged with driving with a revoked license and violating conditions of his release.
Troopers say they spotted Nelson Saturday afternoon and stop him on an outstanding felony warrant from an assault case.
Troopers arrested Nelson.
Trooper investigators say they later determined Nelson had made false 911 calls.
Nelson is being held without bail at the Wildwood Pretrial Facility in Kenai, southwest of Anchorage.
A message left with the Kenai public defender's office was not immediately returned.
Tennis: Karolina Pliskova is through to the third round at Wimbledon for the first time defeating Victoria Azarenka in straight sets.
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Stardust Lounge (aka “No, theStardust”) celebrates 10 years in the basement this weekend, but the big night is on Thursday. Along with tunes from DJ BMF and live accompanists, the bar offers Prohibition-era pricing on select drinks. This means $0.35 vodka, $0.50 scotch, and $0.18 gin. Which means that you have absolutely no reason not to tip above and beyond what you normally do, cheapskate.6-9 p.m. Thursday; Stardust Lounge, 431 E. Central Blvd.; free;
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April 24 (Reuters) - Africa Energy Corp:
* AFRICA ENERGY ANNOUNCES CONTEMPLATED PRIVATE PLACEMENT AND APPLICATION FOR SECONDARY LISTING IN STOCKHOLM
* AFRICA ENERGY CORP - INTENDS TO UNDERTAKE AN EQUITY ISSUE, ON A PRIVATE PLACEMENT BASIS, OF $40 MILLION IN NEWLY ISSUED SHARES OF CO
* AFRICA ENERGY CORP - APPLIED FOR A SECONDARY LISTING OF COMPANY’S SHARES ON NASDAQ FIRST NORTH STOCKHOLM
* AFRICA ENERGY CORP - CO’S SHARES ARE EXPECTED TO TRADE ON NASDAQ FIRST NORTH STOCKHOLM UNDER TICKER SYMBOL “AEC” STARTING ON OR ABOUT MAY 4, 2018 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Woman burns to death near Santa Maria mental health clinic
April 17, 2017
A woman burned to death in Santa Maria on Sunday near a Santa Barbara County mental health clinic.
At about 12:48 p.m., Santa Maria police received a call about a person on fire in the 500 block of W. Foster Road. The mental health clinic is located at 500 W. Foster Road.
The woman was already dead when officers arrived, according to a police department press release. Police say there are limited details about the incident, but investigators are treating the case as a suspicious death.
Police describe the victim as a white female adult. The victim’s identity is unknown, according to the news release.
Earlier Sunday, Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s deputies found a woman shot and killed in an apartment building parking lot in Orcutt. There is no word of any connection between the two deaths.
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* Filo Mining reports second quarter 2017 results
* Filo Mining Corp - qtrly ‍basic and diluted loss per share $0.03​
* Filo Mining Corp - ‍expects to complete updated resource estimate for Filo Del Sol project in Q3, 2017​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
What make a man a man? Is it his origin? or the way they come to life? I don't think so, it is the choices he makes not how he starts things but how he decides to end them.
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COLONIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) – The American Heart Association kicked off their Red Couch Tour Saturday at Colonie Center.
Volunteers take turns sitting down on the Red Couch with local people affected by heart disease or stroke to share their stories.
Volunteer Jill Harris-Johnson says the tour not only gives survivors the courage to speak out, but also helps people recognize the signs of heart disease and stroke and potentially save a life.
“Something like this, share their heart that’s all i can say,” Jill Harris-Johnson, volunteer.
Saturday’s stories included 10-year-old Paige Sullivan who wrote a book called “Embrace the Cape” about her experience having open heart surgery when she was eight.
Ric Flair Prepping for Surgery ... Medically Induced Coma
Ric Flair Prepping for Surgery, Medically Induced Coma
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Ric Flair is in a medically induced coma and is preparing for surgery ... a rep for the WWE tells TMZ Sports.
The 68-year-old wrestling icon was admitted to the hospital early Saturday morning and the situation has gotten more serious.
We're told Flair is set to undergo a procedure momentarily, though we're not being told what the procedure is ... though Pro Wrestling Sheet is reporting that it's a heart related issue.
Flair's rep had previously asked for thoughts and prayers for the Nature Boy.
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The Southern Alberta Model Railway Club hosted its annual open house this weekend, allowing the public to see the newly expanded facility in Gyro Park. As Malika Karim found out, the club has seen a steady growth in membership from all age ranges.
On Friday, Gov. John Bel Edwards’ pre-disaster emergency declaration request for 17 Louisiana parishes was approved by President Donald Trump.The declaration allows the state to more easily access federal response resources in the event that they become necessary.
“I appreciate the speed and decisiveness with which President Trump granted our Pre-Disaster Emergency Declaration request in anticipation of Tropical Storm Nate making landfall along our coast,” said Edwards. “This declaration will help us continue the process of preparing for potential severe weather with the support of federal resources at our disposal.”
This assistance is for the parishes of Assumption, Iberia, Jefferson, Lafourche, Livingston, Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, St. Charles, St. James, St. John the Baptist, St. Martin, St. Mary, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, Terrebonne and Vermillion.
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Two fire engines were sent to a fire at stables in Charlton Kings this evening, but nobody was hurt and no horses were harmed in the blaze.
Two stables at Timbercombe Lane off Little Herberts Road in Charlton Kings, and a horse box caught fire at around 8pm this evening.
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Lydia Heywood was returning home from riding her own horse in the area when she saw the fire.
She said: “It’s quite serious, I saw it and came over and was one of the first people here. A man next to me called the fire brigade and they sent out two engines and the water carrier.
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A spokesperson for Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service said: “Stables 10 metres by 20 metres are well alight, but no animals or people are in danger. Two engines and a water carrier were sent just after 8.10pm from Cheltenham Fire station and they are bringing the fire under control.”
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — A Christian group that considers homosexuality to be immoral has bought a building that until late last year housed one of Ohio's oldest gay bars.
The Blade reports property records show the Bretz Nightclub building in Toledo was bought last month for $148,000.
The Greater Toledo House of Prayer says in a statement the previous owner had tried to sell the building for three years so it could remain open as a gay club. The group says it has no role in closing the club and bought the building because it needs more space for worship services.
The chairwoman of a nonprofit group that helps runaway and homeless LGBTQ youths says she has concerns about House of Prayer's motivations for the purchase and challenges the religious organization to "embrace" it.
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Police are looking for thieves who attempted to break into more than a dozen vehicles in Long Beach.
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press release: Los Angeles-based electronic producer/composer Nosaj Thing new album. Parallels, is due September 8 via Innovative Leisure. The lead single "All Points Back To U" features the legendary Steve Spacek.
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COVENTRY TOWNSHIP, Ohio– The Summit County Sheriff’s Office released new details in the case of remains found in Coventry Township over the weekend.
The deteriorated human remains were discovered Saturday afternoon in the area of Linda Street and Cottage Grove Road.
The Summit County Medical Examiner’s Office tentatively identified the victim as 54-year-old Howard L. Eubank. According to the sheriff’s office, Eubank was killed earlier this year in a domestic-related incident. An autopsy will be performed this week.
His wife, 49-year-old Marcia Eubank, was not at home when deputies arrived at the scene. She was located in the parking lot of a local business Saturday evening and interviewed by detectives.
Marica Eubank was charged with one count of murder and taken to the Summit County Jail.
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NY Times says Trump campaign had repeated contact with Russian intelligence
Phone records and intercepted calls show that members of Donald Trump's presidential campaign and other Trump associates had repeated contacts with senior Russian intelligence officials in the year before the election, the New York Times reported on Tuesday, citing four current and former U.S. officials.
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The Timmins Kiwanis Falcons won the gold medal in the Atom ‘C’ Division at the 23rd-annual Snowflake Challenge in Sudbury on Dec. 8-10.
The Falcons beat the host Sudbdury Lady Wolves 2-1 in the championship game.
Members of the team, not in order, are: Addi Dickson, Amanda Lafleur, Alexa Keinhuis, Brooklyn Lauzon, Gabi Brazeau, Grace Fortier, Isabelle Joanisse, Kenzie Blu Knapaysweet, Lacey Rivers, Laura Verbeek, Mya Provincial, Quinn Collins and Taylor Hachez, as well as manager Rick Lafleur, coach Ken Joanisse, assistant coach Sue Garlock-Provincial and trainer Luc Lauzon.
Analysts at Natixis provide afterthoughts on the Fed Chair Yellen’s testimony that took place before the Senate Banking Committee yesterday.
Key Points:
J. Yellen’s prepared remarks were more hawkish than expected signaling appetite for further monetary policy tightening in the near term.
We see this change of rhetoric as being consistent with our expectations that the Fed will speed up the pace of the tightening cycle later this year.
The next move is still expected in June.
ROCHESTER, Minn. – A woman, her dog and her 18 cats survived a house fire Saturday night.
Around 10:16 pm, the Rochester Fire Department responded to a residential fire at 1705 3rd Avenue SW. No flames were visible when firefighters arrived but light smoke was seen seeping from the garage, the front door and the roof line. The fire was found in a wall between the home and an enclosed addition.
The flames were extinguished in minutes and search crews safely removed all 18 cats from the house. The resident had already rescued her dog.
Fire and smoke did an estimated $15,000 in damage to the home. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. No one was injured.
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Peddlers Mall is opening its latest location in a vacant big box store near Fairdale.
In a release, the company said the former K-Mart on Outer Loop near New Cut Road will become its 18th location. The "New Cut Peddler's Mall" already has a Facebook page set up and is scheduled to open later this year.
Owner John George says he is offering vendors special rates before the opening. For more information, visit the Peddlers Mall website.
There is also a Peddler's Mall at the other end of Outer Loop in Okolona. The company is building a location in Bardstown and plans a location in Clarksville, Tennessee next summer.
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The Seattle JACL and the Consul General of Japan gathered on Nov. 10 to celebrate retiring Congressman Jim McDermott’s 28 years of service, and his support and advocacy for the local Japanese community.
Consul General Masahiro Omura read a letter of appreciation from Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, community representatives shared their appreciation and stories, and McDermott recounted how he first learned about and was inspired by the Japanese American experience.
The program concluded with a sake toast led by Tomio Moriguchi and Congressman Adam Smith.
Just in time for NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s final visit to nearby Sonoma Raceway next weekend, a road course he's had good success on, the track announced Monday that long awaited facility renovations will finally be installed in Wine Country to celebrate the occasion. Earnhardt Jr., who announced in April that the 2017 season would be his last, is set to take his No.
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World Cup winner Aaron Cruden was officially unveiled as a Montpellier player on Monday having signed a three-year contract.
The 28-year-old New Zealand international fly-half left the Chiefs at the end of the recently finished Super Rugby season.
Montpellier posted a picture of him outside their Altrad Stadium on Monday.
He is Montpellier's marquee signing and the club hope he will allow supporters to forget about the departure of France international fly-half and fan favorite Francois Trinh-Duc to Toulon a year ago.
Paris Jackson admitted she made a hasty exit from a Christian Dior fashion show last week because she didn’t approve of the brand’s use of animals in their presentation.
“To be clear, I did not ‘storm out’ of the show,” Jackson, 20, tweeted Tuesday. “I quietly got up and walked out trying my hardest to not cause a scene, because I do not support animals being branded and whipped. Not trying to become enemies in the fashion world in any way, but I will always be myself.”
Sources previously told Page Six that the late King of Pop‘s It Girl daughter left in a huff after seeing the first model hit the catwalk and went outside to prance around in rain puddles outside.
The show reportedly featured a re-creation of a “Mexican rodeo with all-female riders performing daredevil stunts,” which insiders told us offended the starlet.
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Lundqvist will be the home starter against the Blue Jackets on Tuesday.
Lundqvist hasn't played in New York's last three games, not that he's been missed given his recent play. The Swede has a 2-6-2 record in his last 10 games with a 3.81 GAA and a .902 save percentage. Though the Blue Jackets have scored only 2.69 goals per contest, it's still hard to trust Lundqvist at the moment.
It seems as if Telsa’s troubles as of late keep mounting. Now there has been another Autopilot crash–this time a Tesla Model S slammed into a parked police cruiser in Laguna Beach, California, reports USA Today. The driver told police he had Autopilot engaged at the time of the crash. Luckily, the driver only experienced minor injuries and the police officer wasn’t in his car when the crash occurred. It’s too early to say what the exact cause of the crash was, but it follows other Tesla crashes where the company’s Autopilot system was engaged.
In this time of intense political partisanship, it's important to keep in mind just what we are celebrating on the Fourth of July.
Madeline. Celeste. Jane. Renata. Bonnie. They're all back for Big Little Lies season two, which is officially production. The cast, which includes Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman, Shailene Woodley, Laura Dern and Zoë Kravitz, returned to work on the HBO series' second season and naturally took to social media to mark the occasion. Dern posted the above photo of her and Witherspoon on set as Renata and Madeline.
Last week Woodley posted her return to dark hair for Jane Chapman and Kravitz also posted a picture signifying her return to Bonnie's braids.
HBO said the new season will "explore the malignancy of lies, the durability of friendships, the fragility of marriage and, of course, the vicious ferocity of sound parenting. Relationships will fray, loyalties will erode…the potential for emotional and bodily injury shall loom."
Florida Rep. Ron DeSantis told CNN that the alleged shooter asked him if Democrats or Republican were practicing on the field moments before the shooting occurred.
"Gabriel showing wisdom much beyond his years spoke up that day. He knew something was wrong and took it upon himself to say something," said Scott.
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Jeremy Meeks became known when his mugshot went viral. Women just fell in love with him!
He was labeled “the hottest crook” by the social media.
Now the 32-year-old Jeremy Meeks is giving us a glimpse of his new life! His house, his 140.000 Euro Maserati etc. His comments for these pictures are “It is nice to be home” and “God is good”…
Meeks had been arrested for armed robberies, for illegal guns and for being a gang member.
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Scotland First Minister Nicola Sturgeon on Monday night hosted His Excellency President Mutharika to a dinner at the Bute House in Edinburgh.
The two leaders also signed a bilateral agreement between Malawi and Scotland. Former Malawi Cabinet Minister Colin Cameron was among the guests and showed the First Minister his honour Malawi bestowed him in 2017.
Mr. Cameron saved as Minister at the start of Malawi independence in 1964.
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Home Indiana Evansville UE to Host Food Drive for Local Food Pantry October 6th, 2017 Tyrone Morris Evansville, Indiana
As part of their yearly project to promote good health in the community senior nursing students at the University of Evansville are hosting a food drive.
It’s happening at the Catalyst Church Food Pantry on November 2nd from 4 until 6 p.m. Donations of peanut butter and jelly and canned fruit in 100 percent juice are especially needed.
Canned food donations and basic hygiene products will be accepted. The students say they chose a food drive as this year’s project because they wanted to address food insecurity issues in town.
They plan on having informational booths and will be giving vital sign checks.
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BEIJING (AP) — China's supreme court has thrown out the fraud conviction of a retail tycoon in an unusual gesture of official leniency toward entrepreneurs amid a string of high-profile detentions and prosecutions that has rattled the Chinese business world.
The Supreme People's Court ruling Thursday reversed the conviction of Zhang Wenzhong, former chairman of Wumart Stores, who served 12 years in prison on charges of improperly obtaining technology development subsidies.
A number of Chinese businesspeople have been prosecuted or detained for questioning about possible offenses including embezzlement and bribery.
On Wednesday, a lawyer for the imprisoned founder of the insurance company that owns New York City's Waldorf Hotel said he planned to appeal his 18-year sentence imposed this month on fraud charges.
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"Studies have shown that volunteering is so good for the mind and body that it can ease symptoms of stress and depression," he told Ledger-Enquirer staff writer Larry Gierer. "a Serving others can also be the best distraction from our own worries."
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Mayor John Moore and the Williams Fire Department are providing flags, poles and brackets free of charge to homes that request them. WFD volunteers have installed 126 flags and have six left at this time. To request a flag, call (888) 289-7092. The Williams Flag Project is open through July 1.
HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, Ohio (AP)  An Ohio police officer has apologized for a work mishap by bringing a firefighter a cake iced with an unusual message: "Sorry I tased you."
Hamilton Township Officer Darcy Workman says she accidently shocked firefighter Rickey Wagoner with her stun gun last week while attempting to restrain a patient being taken to a hospital. Wagoner wasn't seriously hurt.
WLWT-TV reports Workman brought a cake to Wagoner on Saturday to apologize. Photos shared on the police department's Facebook page show the cake decorated with the apology and a frowning face.
Hamilton Township is about 30 miles (48 kilometers) northeast of Cincinnati.
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The European Investment Bank is to give €35 million to the Cyprus Organisation for Storage and Management of Oil Stocks (COSMOS) to build a 210,000 tonne privately owned storage facility.
The project will focus on enhancing energy efficiency and improve Cyprus`s energy security by increasing the amount of reserve oil stocks held in the country.
“The EU’s Energy Union strategy aims to make energy more secure and affordable,” said Commission Vice-President Jyrki Katainen, responsible for Jobs, Growth, Investment and Competitiveness.
“This first EFSI project in Cyprus with COSMOS will help us meet those goals. I encourage more project promoters in Cyprus to contact the EIB with their investment proposals in order to continue boosting growth and creating jobs,” stated the Commission Vice President.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - BASWARE OYJ:
* Q4 NET SALES EUR ‍39​.7 MILLION VERSUS EUR 40.2 MILLION YEAR AGO
* ‍KEY STRATEGIC PRIORITY FOR STRATEGY PERIOD 2017-2020 IS CLOUD REVENUE GROWTH.​
* Q4 ADJUSTED EBITDA EUR 1 372 THOUSAND (EUR 3 660 THOUSAND)
* ‍FOR 2018 BASWARE EXPECTS CLOUD REVENUES TO BE BETWEEN EUR 90 AND 95 MILLION​
* ‍FOR 2018 EXPECTS TOTAL COSTS EXCLUDING AMORTIZATION, DEPRECIATION AND ADJUSTMENTS TO EBITDA TO BE SLIGHTLY ABOVE 2017 LEVELS​
* ‍PROPOSES TO ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING THAT NO DIVIDEND BE PAID FOR 2017.​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
Thousands took to the streets of São Paulo to protest against the killing of the Brazilian human rights activist and councilwoman Marielle Franco.
The footage, captured yesterday (March 18) shows people marching in the streets of the southeastern city.
Marielle Franco and her driver, were both shot dead while in her car on Wednesday (March 14).
Marielle Franco, 38, was a human activist and groundbreaking politicians who denounced and fought against inequality and police brutality across Brazil.
In 2016, she was elected to the City Council, the only black female representative and one of seven women on the 51-seat Council.
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A NEW operator has taken over a bus route for rural communities.
Stagecoach South is taking over the 54 bus route from Petersfield to Chichester.
The change will come into force on Monday, April 16.
There will be some minor changes to the timetable, particularly the first and last journeys of the day, which will be reduced to run between South Harting and Chichester only.
Stagecoach is also taking on the 91, 92 and 93 services from Petersfield to Midhurst.
Timetables on these routes will remain largely unchanged. Stagecoach takes over from the Emsworth and District Bus Company.
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Across the city, Santa's little helpers have been keeping an eye on Canberra's mischief makers.
The elves have been reporting back to Santa at the North Pole each night, letting him know who has been naughty or nice.
They have also most likely been causing some headaches for parents tired of coming up with creative hiding spots.
Elf on the Shelf returned on December 1 and now that we're at the half-way mark, we thought parents could do with some inspiration.
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NEW ORLEANS (AP) – Advocates for an endangered species of frog have won a victory in a case that’s headed for the U.S. Supreme Court.
A federal appeals court in New Orleans has refused to revive an environmental case involving the “dusky gopher frog.”
Last year, a three-judge panel of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected a Louisiana business’s attempt to keep the federal government from listing its timberland as essential for the frog’s future.
On Monday the full court voted 8-6 against re-hearing the case.
The frogs now live in some parts of Mississippi but once were found in Alabama and Louisiana as well. Environmentalists say the Louisiana land in question contains a type of pond essential to the species’ survival.
The case next goes to the Supreme Court.
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Ice cream, warm weather, pools, margaritas — I cannot contain my glee, because it's finally Summer! It's my favorite time of the year; you might even say I'm obsessed. Who doesn't love a few months when it's socially acceptable to wear comfy shorts and dresses all the time? If you get as pumped for the season as I do, then you'll understand these 17 things.
The legendary former Mossad agent who led the operation to capture Holocaust mastermind Adolf Eichmann has expressed surprising support for the nationalist Alternative for Germany party.
The 91-year-old Rafi Eitan says in a video statement on his Facebook page Saturday that Israel appreciates the party’s “attitude toward Judaism” and looks for them to also “become an alternative to Europe.”
The party, AfD, won 12.6 percent of the vote in Germany’s September election to win seats in parliament for the first time and become the country’s third-biggest party. Its leaders have expressed anti-Semitic statements and played down the crimes of the Nazi regime.
Eitan, a former Israeli Cabinet minister, appeared to endorse the party’s hard-line toward Muslim immigrants.
Israel’s ambassador to Germany, Jeremy Issacharoff, condemned Eitan’s statement as “sad and shameful.”
Britain raises concerns with GM over possible Vauxhall sale to France's PSA
LONDON, Feb 15 Britain has contacted the president of General Motors to express concerns after the American firm opened talks to sell its European operations, including the Vauxhall plants in England, to France's PSA Group .
Yesterday, Cora Masters Berry, joined the Joe Clair Morning Show to discuss possible cuts to the Marion Barry Summer Youth Employment Program.
Our audience expressed their disdain for the possibility of the program receiving major cuts. Well, good news audience, the program isn’t getting cut…it’s getting expanded!
“The Marion Barry Summer Youth Employment Program will be permanently expanded to cover DC residents age 22 to 24, and maintains the 21,000 slots for the program,” the D.C. Council announced Wednesday.
Marion Barry SYEP will be permanently expanded to cover DC residents age 22- 24 & maintains the 21,000 slots for the program! — SUNNI (@SunniAndTheCity) June 14, 2017
So worry not, fam, the youth in D.C. can still rely on the former Mayor’s great program.
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Bo Horvat scored the shootout winner and added a pair of assists as the Canucks edged the Edmonton Oilers 3-2 on Saturday night for their third straight win. "We have got lots of confidence in the group right now," Horvat said.
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Professor Noel Fitzpatrick and his team treat a therapy dog suffering from complete paralysis in his back legs and a cat that has been hit by a car.
Cleaners sent to clear out a property in Sydney's Lower North Shore have discovered a decomposing body inside.
The occupant of the home on Greendale Street, Greenwich, died close to a year ago and the owners organised for it to be cleaned this week, NSW Police say.
The grim discovery was made on Tuesday when workers entered the building.
"The body has not been identified and the death is being treated as suspicious," NSW Police said in a statement on Thursday.
It's believed the body was there for a "considerable" amount of time and is so badly decomposed a post-mortem examination is required to determine the gender.
The Homicide Squad is assisting with the investigation and urged anyone with information to contact authorities.
The occupant is understood to have been a hoarder.
One neighbour told the Nine Network a workman said the team found the body under a rug.
"He was a bit shaken and we were, obviously, too," she said.
"It was very creepy."
Man arrested at airport with loaded handgun
WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. (AP) — A man has been arrested at a Connecticut airport for trying to board a flight with a loaded gun.
State police say 39-year-old Matthew English of Torrington was detained Monday when Transportation Security Administration officers at Bradley International Airport discovered a loaded handgun in his carry-on luggage.
Local and state police questioned and arrested English, who was set to board a flight to Atlanta. This is the first firearm detected in carry-on luggage at the Windsor Locks airport this year.
English is charged with a weapons violation and circumventing airport security, and was released on a $5,000 bond. He is scheduled to appear in court in May. English did not return a call for comment.
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Cream City producer Dashcam specializes in extroverted, beach-party-ready jams that oweas much to Miami as Milwaukee. He’s also a bit of a community builder. Lastyear he co-founded the label NiceFM, a collective of mostly Midwestern artistswho lean toward the more accessible side of the electronic music spectrum.
Thatcollaborative spirit pays off on the local synth master's latest single “When I’m With You I Feel,” where he's joined on vocals by one of his NiceFM peers, the rising electro-pop singerLuxi, as well as Noh Life artist Zero Tep. The result is a neon-saturated Friday night jam thatplays like an imagined meetup between Daft Punk and The Human League. It's thekind of track that feels like it could single-handedly extend summer by a couple extra weekends.
The Shepherd Express is excited to premiere the track, which you can stream below.
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Melinda’s Garden: Indoor Gardening
Gardening season doesn't have to end with the first hard frost.
With a frost advisory throughout much of the Red River Valley region greeting us as we wake up this morning, it’s hard not to sigh a little and think of the end of much of the gardening season for the year.
But you don’t have to say goodbye to gardening until the start of spring. Let Melinda Myers show you how to give your green thumb a workout even when the snow’s six inches deep, in this week’s Melinda’s Garden moment.
April 13 Zoneco Group Co Ltd :
* Says co plans to buy remaining 49 percent stake in shipbuilding JV from Japanese firm Yamaha Motor Co Ltd, at $1
* Says co will own 100 percent stake in the JV after transaction
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NEW YORK May 3 Aetna Inc will exit the Obamacare individual insurance market in Virginia and will not offer these plans on or off the online exchange created by the Affordable Care Act, the company said on Wednesday.
Virginia's Department of Insurance has a May 3 deadline for insurers to submit premium rates for 2018.
The company said last month that it would leave Iowa. It is selling these plans in four states in 2017. (Reporting by Caroline Humer)
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PHUKET: Government offices across Phuket will shut down this Friday (April 13) as the nation heads into a four-day holiday for the Thai New Year Songkran holidays.
Monday 9 April 2018, 09:41AM
Government offices such as the Immigration, District Offices, the Employment Office and the local Department of Land Transportation office will all be closed this Friday (April 13) and next Monday (April 16), as will main branches of banks, but with some bank branches in shopping malls remaining open.
The Class Act Media offices will be closed on Friday and next Monday, but will re-open next Tuesday (April 17).
From all of us here at Class Act Media – comprising The Phuket News, Live 89.5, Phuket News TV, Khao Phuket and Novesti Phuketa – have a happy, safe Songkran.
Every year, the Jesters production is more than a play. It's a journey into the minds and hearts of the individual company members, supported by a small paid staff of six that help the group put their ideas into words and the many church volunteers that build, paint, sew and assist the actors. Director Lisa Schmidt meets with them every Saturday morning beginning in September, asking them what roles they want to play and what message they have for their audience.
"Back in September, many of them were concerned about the upcoming election, having seen the campaign ads and the news around the debates," Schmidt says. "The cast feels very strongly about the importance of treating people fairly and with kindness, particularly those who seem different from you."
The cast took those ideas and, with Schmidt's help, wove them into a story about ordinary heroes and superheroes that learn they can defeat the most powerful villains if they work together.
MISHAWAKA, Ind. (AP) — A California-based Chinese electric vehicle startup is retooling a Mishawaka factory and hopes to conduct test runs for two lines of SUVs by the end of the year.
State officials say SF Motors, a Silicon Valley-based subsidiary of Chongqing Sokon Industry Group, plans to hire back some workers who were out of a job when AM General halted operations at the plant last year.
The company says it will spend at least $160 million retooling the factory, which will produce two lines of electric SUVs and serve as the company’s main U.S. manufacturing plant. It plans to employ up to 467 workers.
To secure the deal, the state of Indiana is offering the company $3.8 million in tax credits and up to $500,000 for worker training.
Another family has come forward to detail the lack of services available to those who have autism in Nova Scotia. Cuen Eng was admitted to the IWKâ€™s Garron Centre two years ago and he says hearing the story of Callum Sutherland shows nothing has changed since he was there.
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No prizes for guessing who Andrea Leadsom is talking about:
“As you said last week, Mr Speaker, we have a responsibility to safeguard the rights of this House and as Leader of the House I seek to do exactly that, treating all members of parliament with courtesy and respect. I hope and expect all Honourable and Right Honourable members to do likewise.”
Sherra Wright appears before a Memphis judge for the first time. (Source: WMC Action News 5)
Accused murderer Sherra Wright received a $20 million bond Wednesday morning.
The judge said Wright's inappropriate behavior in jail added to her bond amount. It was revealed in court that Wright has has several incidents in jail including, cursing out jailers, stripping off her clothes, flooding toilets, and illegally passing food around to other inmates.
Wright, the ex-wife of former NBA star Lorenzen Wright, was charged in Wright's 2010 murder along with Billy Turner.
Turner received a $15 million bond earlier this month.
They both will be back in court July 11th.
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ABC has decided to cancel Roseanne, multiple outlets reported Monday. The news comes after the show’s star, Roseanne Barr tweeted a racist “joke” at former aide to President Obama, Valerie Jarrett. Wanda Sykes had already announced her exit from the show on Tuesday morning.
“muslim brotherhood & planet of the apes had a baby=vj,” Barr wrote on Twitter late Monday night. She’s since deleted the tweet and quit the social media platform.
In a statement, ABC Entertainment president Channing Dungey said Tuesday, “Roseanne’s Twitter statement is abhorrent, repugnant and inconsistent with our values, and we have decided to cancel her show.”
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Girardi (lower body) will be an injured scratch for Saturday's road contest against the Canucks, Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
This marks the second straight absence for Girardi, who was replaced by Slater Koekkoek for Thursday's wild 7-4 road win over the Flames. Expect a similar arrangement in the upcoming clash, with 33-year-old Girardi's next opportunity to play arriving Monday against the Oilers in Edmonton.
The Van Ness Street overhaul in San Francisco has hit a snag that could push the timeline back another six months. Sam Brock reports.
The Van Ness Street overhaul in San Francisco has hit a snag that could push the timeline back another six months. Old piping and buried utilities are forcing crews to actually excavate by hand.
Van Ness Street sees a ton of traffic and this is a long improvement project, which runs several miles down the spine of San Francisco and ending near Market Street. The delays are certainly an "annoyance" to some, but not expected.
Sam Brock has more in his video report above.
I’ve never run a marathon before (or a half marathon, or a 10K, or a 5K, or… you get the picture) but I imagine there are points along the way where you think there’s no possible way you could ever finish. Your legs burn, you’ve got a cramp in your side, your feet are aching. Your situation seems just as dire as—let me pick something totally at random—a three-touchdown deficit in the second half of the Super Bowl.
And then you see that and you hear Kevin Garnett’s voice in your head screaming “ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE!!!” and you dig deep to finish the race.
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Should black liberals get a pass on making racist accusations? On a Nation of Islam radio show last weekend, Rep. Bennie Thompson — a Mississippi Democrat and member of the...
THE Chronicle has today launched a new podcast aimed at providing listeners a glimpse behind the scenes look
Editor Steve Etwell said: "The Chronicle Weekly is a new podcast that takes a dive into Toowoomba's top stories of the past week and how they came to be.
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New video released by Thailand's Navy Seals shows 12 boys and their coach, stuck in a flooded cave. Authorities say the group is relatively healthy and getting food. Officials are deciding how to get them out. (July 4) AP
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Daniel McCabe is just 5 months old, but he's been fighting a rare liver disorder since he was born. On Dec. 13, things had become so dire that doctors placed him on the waiting list for a new liver and prepared to wait weeks, if not months, with his life in the balance.
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Firefighters battling a fire that sparked inside an Encinitas studio apartment Monday were able to contain the flames, confirmed the Encinitas Fire Department.
The fire began around 3:30 p.m. in the garage on Saxony Road, just south of Leucadia Boulevard. The location is near Highway 101 and just east of Interstate 5.
When firefighters arrived, they found the studio fully engulfed in flames. They were able to extinguish the fire, and there were no residents inside the house at the time.
According to fire officials, it was first reported as a garage fire.
Once crews made entry after containing the fire, the garage appeared to have been converted into a studio apartment with a large office area.
At this time, there have been no reported injuries. The cause of the fire is not yet known.
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Haniger went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer, a walk and four RBI during Sunday's win over Texas.
During his active 10-game hitting streak, Haniger has four home runs, 11 RBI, 10 runs and a .359/.457/.718 slash line. It's an impressive start after he flashed upside during his 2016 debut with Arizona. Expect there to be peaks and valleys throughout his first full season in the majors, but he appears locked into the two-hole, directly in front of Seattle's three best hitters. That cushy setup will certainly help his fantasy floor.
The J.D. Power 2017 North America Airline Satisfaction Study ranks traditional and low-cost airlines. Click through the photos to see where you favorite airline was ranked.
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LONDON (AP) — Supporters of a proposed footbridge and public garden in London spanning the River Thames have abandoned the project after support from the city withered away.
The trust established to build the Garden Bridge, which would have linked Temple with South Bank, shut down Monday after failing to secure guarantees for annual maintenance costs.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan had refused to allocate more public money to the idea, despite the support of predecessor Boris Johnson. Khan’s refusal followed an independent report critical of the project.
The report concluded there was too much uncertainty about the final cost. The project was set to cost 60 million pounds ($77.8 million), but the report said it would end up costing more than 200 million pounds.
The trust described it as “sad day” for London.
I have long loved recorded versions of Samuel Barber’s Agnus Dei, so when I came across this flawless live recording by Vlaams Radio Koor (Flemish Radio Choir), I just about flipped my lid! Conducted by Marcus Creed, the choir’s recording gives me even more chills than usual. I’ve always thought Barber’s work has such beautiful stillness and power in it. And this beautiful choir and talented conductor have really done Barber justice.
Comprised of 130 amateur(!) singers, the choir was founded in 1937 by a popular Belgian public broadcaster.
Enjoy!
And their work with American conductor/composer Eric Whitacre is positively sublime!
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DALLAS (WOOD) — Sunday afternoon saw the first competition between Western Michigan University and Wisconsin.
Both schools’ marching bands set up at Klyde Warren Park in downtown Dalls for the annual Cotton Bowl Battle of the Bands. The Broncos and Badgers took turns entertaining a large and energetic crowd of fans.
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It was a friendly competition between the two groups, who will also perform in the stands and on the field at Monday’s Cotton Bowl.
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In case you haven't heard, Tax Day is tomorrow. In late March, the IRS reported it had only received about half of all individual income tax returns compared to the total submitted in 2016. For those pushing their tax filing to the last minute, here are few tips:
Be careful of scams. One of the most common tactics is calls from "IRS agents" attempting to collect fake tax debts. The IRS has a list of the "Dirty Dozen" scams here.
Contribute to an IRA or HSA account. You can contribute to this account before April 18 to still count for 2016.
Understand state differences. Most states have different rules for computing tax liability. Understand yours and you open the door for many saving opportunities, from income exclusion to retirement income.
Dozens of tornadoes and hail the size of grapefruits pummeled parts of the Central Plains on Monday, leaving at least two people injured. WTOP reporter and photographer Dave Dildine snapped stunning photos of the stormscapes.
Start the conversation, or Read more at WTOP-FM Washington.
Last night, Patti Smith brought along fellow rockers Bruce Springsteen and R.E.M’s Michael Stipe to join her on stage during a concert at New York’s Beacon Theater. The concert followed the Tribeca Film Festival’s premiere of the documentary Horses: Patti Smith and Her Band, which chronicled Smith’s 2015 tour for the 40th anniversary of her debut album, Horses.
In the videos, Bruce Springsteen joins Smith to perform “Because the Night” and then Michael Stipe joins the two for a performance of “People Have the Power.” Watch clips of both performances below.
Cayman Islands Governor Helen Kilpatrick has been hospitalized since Saturday after she was injured in a fall at her residence.
According to a government statement released Tuesday afternoon, Ms. Kilpatrick was admitted to hospital in George Town over the weekend after “slipping on a wet floor and injuring her ribs.”
The statement continued: “She is currently responding well to treatment and is likely to be released in the next few days.”
Shoppers at the Larne branch of Asda are the least romantic in Northern Ireland, according to last year’s Valentine’s Day sales.
Local customers spent the least on flowers and chocolates in 2016.
Customers in Ballyclare spent the second least amount of flowers but spent one third more on Valentine’s chocolates than the supermarket’s other stores.
Meanwhile, sales of champagne and prosecco were up in north Belfast.
The biggest spenders were in Strabane where 43 per cent more roses and 39 per cent chocolate heart lollipops were sold than in any other Asda branch.
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — A winter storm expected to hit the Northeast is forcing at least one college basketball team to alter its travel plans for the third round of the NCAA Tournament.
West Virginia's athletic department announced Monday night the Mountaineers will leave a day early for Boston. WVU says it will depart Morgantown on Tuesday instead of Wednesday.
Fifth-seeded West Virginia meets top-seeded Villanova in the East Region semifinals at TD Garden on Friday night.
The National Weather Service says the bulk of the wind-driven snow and sleet is expected to hit New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware and parts of eastern Pennsylvania before heading off to Massachusetts early Thursday.
A winter storm in the East during the 2017 tournament also prompted teams to scramble their travel plans.
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Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital officials are excited about Dignity Health and Catholic Health Initiatives combining their national ministries to create a new nonprofit Catholic health system. But the hospital’s new Chief Medical Officer, Doctor Jeffrey Rosenberg, says it won’t actually take effect for up to another year and he doesn’t anticipate any noticeable impacts on services or patients…
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Rosenberg was speaking to the medical host of “KNCO: Insight”, Kimberly Parker, who is Executive Director of the Hospital Foundation. Parker says areas of operation won’t overlap at all…
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A news release states that, quote, “the new health system will build a stronger operational and financial foundation to expand access to quality care, build upon complementary resources and capabilities, and reinvest in critical areas, to accelerate improvements in care delivery”, unquote.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Virtus Investment Partners Inc:
* VIRTUS INVESTMENT PARTNERS ANNOUNCES FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THE FOURTH QUARTER 2017
* Q4 ADJUSTED EARNINGS PER SHARE $2.60
* Q4 EARNINGS PER SHARE $0.46
* LONG-TERM ASSETS UNDER MANAGEMENT OF $88.8 BILLION AT DECEMBER 31, 2017 INCREASED $1.7 BILLION, OR 1.9 PERCENT, FROM SEPTEMBER 30, 2017
* QTRLY TOTAL SALES WERE $4.1 BILLION COMPARED WITH $4.6 BILLION IN Q3
* ‍CO WILL ACQUIRE A 70 PERCENT EQUITY INTEREST IN SGA FOR $129.5 MILLION
* Q4 EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW $2.42 -- THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S
* QTRLY TOTAL REVENUES $128.02 MILLION VERSUS $79.85 MILLION Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
GYOPC (Grill Your Own Potato Chips)
You could certainly go ahead and buy some icky chips, or you could grill your own right on your stove top. This option is not only saving you the vat of oil you'd use to fry chips normally (and the buttload of calories that comes with that process), but is also easier to clean up and just super fun in general.
LOS ANGELES — Sony is revising its plan to make sanitized versions of R and PG-13 rated movies available for home viewing after directors like Judd Apatow and Seth Rogen publicly expressed their disapproval. Sony Pictures Home Entertainment President Man Jit Singh said Wednesday that they will only make the films available with the directors' approval.
Last week Sony unveiled their Clean Version initiative, which makes available the less violent, salacious and profane broadcast television and airplane edits of certain movies when you purchase the regular title on a streaming service. Titles currently available include "Pixels," ''Ghostbusters" and "Moneyball."
YOU’RE GONNA NEED A BIGGER CASTING COUCH: 10 Noteworthy Twitter Reactions to the Harvey Weinstein Sexual Harassment Bombshell.
Alex Ellis-Roswell is walking thousands of miles, travelling to every lifeboat station in the UK by foot.
He stopped off at Bridlington earlier last Friday, as part of the marathon challenge, which he embarked upon following the death of his father.
Alex was met by station mechanic Chris Brompton, second coxswain Steve Emmerson and crewman Andy Shewan, who offered Alex a place to sleep before he headed on to Withernsea.
The idea started in a Pub and, inspired by his father who had dedicated his life to charities, Alex set off with no planning, training or end date for the 9,500mile walk.
The journey has not been easy and he has suffered a broken ankle and is still carrying a knee injury but after 9,000 miles he has so far raised almost £60,000 for the RNLI.
Woman shot on Far South Side
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A woman was shot Wednesday night on the Far South Side.
The 25-year-old was walking on a sidewalk about 9:15 p.m. when she was shot in her left leg by someone who opened fire in the 10700 block of South Champlain, Chicago Police said.
More details weren’t provided.
Sioux Falls police investigating unattended death of baby
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) – Sioux Falls police say they’re investigating the death of a baby boy.
Police spokesman Sam Clemens says officers received a call Monday morning about a child who wasn’t breathing. The 8-month-old baby was taken to the hospital and pronounced dead.
Clemens says the investigation into the death is ongoing. An autopsy could help determine what caused the child’s death.
A Donegal Deputy has accused Fine Gael of not caring about rural Ireland.
Deputy Thomas Pringle was speaking in the Dail a short time ago, where he challenged the Taoiseach to outline his plan to curb depopulation, increase local trade and create real and substantial supports across communities in rural Ireland.
A recent survey conducted by Deputy Pringle revealed local businesses in Donegal are concerned about depopulation and the retreat of rural services.
He told Leo Varadkar, Government policy has ensured that depopulation continues to be the trend across rural Ireland:
Cubs manager Joe Maddon describes Kyle Schwarber's two home runs against the Indians as "properly struck" on Tuesday, April 24, 2018. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune)
AN afternoon tea at Watlington library raised £370 for Macmillan Cancer Support.
The charity’s next event will be a coffee morning and craft fair at the Watlington Club on Saturday, September 30 from 9.30am to 12.30pm.
Donations of cakes would be appreciated.
Tata Power’s income from its power business grew about 6% to Rs10.01 billion for the June quarter. photo: Mint
Tata Power Co. Ltd’s first-quarter profit more than doubled, helped by higher income from its core power generation business.
Profit came in at Rs1.64 billion ($25.6 million) in the quarter ended 30 June, compared with a profit of Rs724.9 million a year earlier, the company said on Monday.
Income from its power business grew about 6% to Rs10.01 billion for the quarter.
Shares of the company were trading 5.5% higher after the results. Reuters
A federal judge Tuesday ordered that actress Allison Mack be released from jail and held in home detention while awaiting trial for her alleged involvement in a cultlike group based in upstate New York.
Ms. Mack, best known for her role in the television series “Smallville,” has been held in federal jail in Brooklyn since her arrest on sex-trafficking charges last week. U.S. Magistrate Judge Viktor Pohorelsky said Tuesday that prosecutors and defense attorneys had agreed on release conditions, which included a $5 million bond...
CAIRO—Archeologists in Egypt say they have discovered a 4,400-year-old tomb near the pyramids outside Cairo.
Egypt’s Antiquities Ministry announced the discovery Saturday and said the tomb likely belonged to a high-ranking official known as Hetpet during the 5th Dynasty of ancient Egypt. The tomb includes wall paintings depicting Hetpet observing different hunting and fishing scenes.
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Archeologists discover pair of 3,500-year-old tombs in Luxor, Egypt
Mostafa Al-Waziri, leader of the archeological mission, says the scenes depict a monkey — at the time commonly kept as domestic animals — reaping fruit and another dancing before an orchestra.
By: Focus On The Family
In today’s image-obsessed culture, it’s easy to forget that you’re beautiful to God, inside and out.
When the Homecoming King teased young Sheri Rose Shepherd about her weight, she was wounded to the core. She lost weight, quit doing drugs, and even became a beauty queen. But, as successful as she was on the outside, she was still miserable on the inside.
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In this second part of “Focus on the Family,” Sheri Rose Shepherd, a young beauty pageant winner, shares her addiction to approval, and how she needed it in order to feel beautiful. Even still, she felt ugly inside. Hear her story of hope and healing.
Welcome to Friday's Derby County blog.
So that's that.
Deadline day has come and gone - and the Rams made one addition, with another three heading out of the club.
Kasey Palmer joined Derby on loan from Chelsea until the end of the season, as Gary Rowett added the attacking threat he was hoping for.
Chris Martin (Reading, loan), Johnny Russell (Sporting Kansas City) and Mason Bennett (Notts County, loan) all departed on deadline day.
You can get involved by tweeting us @DerbyTelDcfc or you can find us on Facebook.
On today's blog, we had the fallout from the transfer window - and where it leaves Derby in their promotion push.
Mark Wakefield brought you your updates throughout the day and night.
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Baku. 1 September. REPORT.AZ/ Today, the Ministry of Agriculture has organized sales fairs of sacrificial animals in the territory of Baku in order to meet demand of the population regarding Eid al-Adha. Small cattle male animals are put on sale, for the first time breeding at the State Agricultural Production Enterprise LLC subordinated to the Ministry.
Report informs, Deputy Minister of Agriculture Ilham Guliyev said, while familiarizing with the work of the fair in Khatai district (near Nargile coffee house).
"Nearly 3,000 sheep and goats were brought to the fair, all animals were examined and are healthy, marketable", I. Guliyev said.
Notably, sale price of the animals is 95 AZN. Sale of sacrifice animals is being held in Narimanov district (Aliyar Aliyev Street 26, near Keshle market), Khatai district (near Nargile coffee-house), Sabail district (Seymur Mammadov Street 8, Badamdar settlement; near park) and Yasamal district (Sharifzadeh Street 196, Ideal restaurant yard).
This June Bank Holiday weekend, Carlow Rowing Club will host its annual regatta. The event attracts huge interest from across the country – and this year it’s hoped everybody will come out to cheer on competitors along the banks of the River Barrow.
Eimear Ní Bhraonáin went along to the launch of the event last week where she met members of the club and supporters to find out more…
For a Springfield area state lawmaker, it almost should not have to be said. The General Assembly and governor should keep working until there's a budget.
Start the conversation, or Read more at WTAX-AM Springfield.
April 12 Shenzhen Zhenye Group Co Ltd
* Says it expects Q1 net profit to rise 100-130 percent y/y to 97.6-112.3 million yuan ($14.16-$16.29 million)
Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2p4SUPh
Further company coverage: ($1 = 6.8921 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
The December 2017 West Liberty-Salem Middle School Students of the Month are 8th graders Natalie Hacker and Hayden King; 7th graders Kami Claybaugh and Wylie Harbour; and 6th graders Julia Wilson and Eli Bell.
The December 2017 West Liberty-Salem Middle School Students of the Month are 8th graders Natalie Hacker and Hayden King; 7th graders Kami Claybaugh and Wylie Harbour; and 6th graders Julia Wilson and Eli Bell. http://www.urbanacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/36/2018/02/web1_Web-2.jpg The December 2017 West Liberty-Salem Middle School Students of the Month are 8th graders Natalie Hacker and Hayden King; 7th graders Kami Claybaugh and Wylie Harbour; and 6th graders Julia Wilson and Eli Bell. Submitted photo
MEDINA, Ohio (AP)  A northeast Ohio man has pleaded guilty to fatally shooting his brother and sister last year.
The Medina (meh-DY'-nuh) Gazette (http://bit.ly/2lGI2po ) reports 43-year-old Dean Simms pleaded guilty Monday in Medina County to two counts of aggravated murder.
He was charged with killing 52-year old Cynthia Gesaman and 45-year-old Randy Szychowicz with a shotgun in February 2016 at the siblings' home in Hinckley Township, about 25 miles south of Cleveland. They were shot in the head.
The Medina County prosecutor says Simms never explained why he killed them.
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A defense attorney says Simms could have faced the death penalty had he gone to trial and that plea negotiations were fair.
His sentencing is scheduled for April 3. He could face life in prison.
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Information from: The Medina County Gazette, http://www.medina-gazette.com
Morris was 13-for-20 for 94 yards in Sunday's preseason loss to Detroit. While he led the Colts on their only touchdown drive, he was the third quarterback to play in the game.
Morris has fallen behind undrafted rookie Phillip Walker on the depth chart. While the Colts could carry three quarterbacks if Andrew Luck isn't ready to start the season due to a shoulder injury, it also seems likely Morris may not make the final roster.
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Former President Barack Obama will be among the mourners attending the funeral of Pittsburgh Steelers owner Dan Rooney.
Tuesday’s Mass will be celebrated at St. Paul Cathedral in the city’s Oakland section.
Rooney served as ambassador to Ireland in the Obama administration.
There was a public viewing for family and fans on Monday at the PNC Champions Club at Heinz Field.
Rooney died Thursday at 84.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia, and seven of the couple’s nine children.
The family is asking that memorial contributions be made to Rooney’s alma mater, Duquesne University, or the United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania.
Sen. John N. Kennedy said Tuesday that he would’ve had a more expanded guest list for the state dinner in honor of French President Emmanuel Macron.
“I would’ve included more of a cross section. I would’ve included more of the media,” Mr. Kennedy, Louisiana Republican, said on CNN.
He added that the U.S. should give Mr. Macron more “media exposure” as a thanks for standing with the U.S. in the conflict in Syria. Mr. Trump has not extended an invitation to members of the media or Democrats — with the exception of Gov. John Bel Edwards of Louisiana. The dinner is expected to be a smaller and more intimate occasion with 150 people slated to attend.
Traditionally, the president invites members of the leadership or a few prominent figures within the opposing party, along with some press.
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A federal budget proposal that puts a passenger train route that passes through Kansas at risk is raising concerns.
Start the conversation, or Read more at The Hutchinson News, Hutchinson Kansas.
U.S. stocks rallied Monday as technology companies and banks helped indexes regain a lot of the ground they lost last week, although the calm that has defined the market this year wasn’t quite restored.
On Monday:
The Standard & Poor’s 500 index rose 24.52 points, or 1 per cent, to 2,465.84.
The Dow Jones industrial average advanced 135.39 points, or 0.6 per cent, to 21,993.71.
The Nasdaq composite surged 83.68 points, or 1.3 per cent, to 6,340.23.
The Russell 2000 index of smaller companies leaped 20.08 points, or 1.5 per cent, to 1,394.31.
For the year:
The S&P 500 is up 227.01 points, or 10.1 per cent.
The Dow is up 2,231.11 points, or 11.3 per cent.
The Nasdaq is up 957.12 points, or 17.8 per cent.
The Russell 2000 is up 37.18 points, or 2.7 per cent.
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Whether you're celebrating or commiserating on A Level results day this Thursday (August 17), this offer from Nando's will help.
Nando's restaurants in Chester and Ellesmere Port are giving away a free 1/4 Chicken or Fire-Starter.
The restaurant chain, which is a firm favourite with teens, ran a similar offer last year.
(Image: Birmingham Mail)
How do I claim my free food?
You simply just turn up at your local Nando's with your A Level (or equivalent e.g. BTEC) results slip and your ID and make a minimum spend of £7.
When can I claim it?
Thursday, August 17, 2017.
Frequent contributor Glenn Brasch, the force behind AirportCourtesyCars.com, sent us this photo of a Beaver on floats at Lake Coeur d’Alene in northern Idaho, a seaplane haven.
Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it via this form.
All photos sent in for Picture of the Day are also considered for our new Page 4 photo feature in the print issue of General Aviation News, as well as A Year in Pictures in the December issues.
OLINVILLE, the Bronx — A man was killed after a fatal crash in the Bronx early Saturday.
Around 2:53 a.m., police responded to a call about a motor vehicle collision at the intersection of Burke Avenue and Bronx Park East in Olinville.
When they arrived, officers found a collision with multiple vehicles. One of the drivers, 31-year-old Shiquan Dunn, was found unconscious with severe body trauma, police said. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
A man, 54, and two women ages 28 and 48, were taken to the hospital in stable condition.
Investigation revealed that Dunn and his female passenger were traveling north on Bronx Park East when they were struck by a jeep driven by Andres Mayora, 54, police said.
According to authorities, Dunn’s car then collided into another car, driven by a 48-year-old woman, trying to make a left turn onto Bronx Park East.
Mayora also struck two unoccupied parked vehicles, police said. He was taken into custody and faces DWI and DWAI charges.
The Capitals' Evgeny Kuznetsov is questionable to return to Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals against the Golden Knights after suffering an upper-body injury, the team announced.
Kuznetsov walked off the ice late in the first period after appearing to hurt his left wrist in a check by Brayden McNabb along the boards. After getting slammed into the boards, Kuznetsov fell to the ice.
The Caps forward is the leading scorer in the playoffs, and he's on an 11-game point streak in the playoffs.
Kuznetsov favors his arm after McNabb lays a hit on him. #ALLCAPS pic.twitter.com/JnqMFwlQvM — Cristiano Simonetta (@CMS_74_) May 31, 2018
#Caps Evgeny Kuznetsov (upper body) is questionable to return to tonight’s game. — CapitalsPR (@CapitalsPR) May 31, 2018
He didn't come out for the beginning of the second period. While Kuznetsov is questionable for the rest of Wednesday, Game 3 isn't until Saturday.
Follow Game 2 here.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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A young Moncton woman has proven she has the grit and determination of a true champion at a provincial competition.
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — A Richmond auto worker is dead after a car fell off of a lift and landed on him Monday morning.
Crews responded to the auto repair shop in the 5200 block of Hull Street Road just after 11 a.m. According to friends of the victim, a car fell off a lift onto a mechanic. Friends said the victim, a male in his 30s, died from his injuries.
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In the summer, Toronto’s east-end is a vibrating, music-filled neighbourhood by the water. In the winter, says Beaches-East York Coun. Mary-Margaret McMahon, it becomes a “quiet resort town.”
That will change next year, after the City of Toronto approved an application to convert part of a building that currently hosts an off-track betting facility and movie theatre into an indoor live music venue.
The venue is projected to open in October 2018, at 1661 Queen Street East, and will hold 2,700 people, averaging 150 shows year.
“I’m hoping it will add more vibrancy (to the neighbourhood),” said McMahon. “Wake up the sleepy east.”
McMahon said that the venue, to be operated by Live Nation, is currently in the design stage, and working on sound-proofing.
The Saginaw Police Department found and seized several large marijuana plants.
Community Police Officers Ervin Ward and Sam Buth can be seen holding the plants in a picture posted on the department’s Facebook page.
The officers located the plants after a citizen tip.
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SEC Says Atlanta Atty Participated In $30M Ponzi Scheme
An Atlanta attorney was an “active participant” in a Ponzi scheme that raised at least $30 million from more than a hundred investors, according to a suit filed in Georgia federal court by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. ...read more
The owner of Louisiana's Bar-B-Que Restaurant in La Ronge has succumbed to his injuries following the armed robbery of his business on Saturday night.
La Ronge RCMP arrived at the restaurant just before 11:00 p.m. CST on Saturday night responding to an armed robbery complaint. Once there police found Grant, 64, inside with serious injuries.
Grant was taken to La Ronge Hospital and was later airlifted to Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon for treatment.
He died of his injuries on Monday.
The RCMP Major Crime Unit - North is treating Grant's death as a homicide. It is investigating along with local police officers, forensic specialists and the office of the chief coroner.
Police are interested in speaking with anyone who was at the restaurant or who was nearby on Saturday night.
Pedestrians cross the street at College and Fourth streets in Charlotte. Pedestrian deaths by autos soared last year, and grew at the highest rate in 40 years, a new study found.
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WASHINGTON — A Trump administration official says U.S. intelligence agencies have concluded that Russia has deployed a cruise missile in violation of a Cold War-era arms control treaty.
The alleged violation complicates the outlook for U.S.-Russia relations amid turmoil on President Donald Trump's national security team.
The Obama administration three years ago accused the Russians of violating the 1987 Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty by developing and testing the cruise missile. Officials had anticipated that Moscow eventually would deploy it.
Russia denies it has violated the INF Treaty. An administration official who wasn't authorized to discuss the matter publicly said intelligence agencies assessed the missile became operational late last year.
The missile deployment was first reported by The New York Times.
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As our recent storm system continues to move away, chilly northwest winds will keep temperatures cool the rest of Monday. Clouds will also increase the rest of the day and sunshine may not return until Tuesday afternoon.
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MOSCOW — A car veered onto the sidewalk and struck people near a bus stop in the Russian city of Sochi, killing one pedestrian and injuring five others.
In a video shown by state news channel Russia-24, a black car travelling at high speed on a main street veers across two lanes of traffic and crashes into the pedestrians, then plows through a railing and collides with a car travelling on a cross-street.
News reports said preliminary information suggested the driver had fallen asleep at the wheel.
Wednesday’s accident occurred in the Dagomys district of Sochi, one of the 11 cities hosting soccer World Cup matches.
WARNING: Graphic video below reportedly shows car crashing into pedestrians in Sochi, Russia
Texas stays alive after pinch runner Michael Ramos ignores the third-base coach's hold sign and leaps over the catcher to win the game in the eighth inning. (0:52)
The PONY League World Series Tournament is taking place in Washington County, Pennsylvania, this week. The tournament featured an elimination game on Monday between Brownsville, Texas, and the hometown Washington City team.
With the score tied in the bottom of the eighth inning, pinch-runner Michael Ramos wasn't going to be denied. Michael disregarded his coach telling him to hold up at third base and continued to run toward home. The Brownsville native avoided the tag from the catcher by leaping over him to score, giving Brownsville a 4-3 victory.
Sometimes, you've got to take matters into your own hands. This time, it paid off for Ramos.
-- Paul Saldaña
Liverpool transfer news: Claims about Salah and Coutinho haev emerged from Spain
The bombshell reports have been published by Spanish outlet Don Balon, who are renowned for their bold transfer claims.
They are reporting that Liverpool could sell Salah if they receive money and Lucas Vazquez in return.
And all this, it’s alleged, is known by Barcelona star Coutinho.
It’s said the ex-Kop idol knows Florentino Perez has his sights set on a huge swap deal for Salah.
But he won’t come out cheap with Liverpool apparently holding out for around £122million plus the Real forward.
Real Madrid have flopped this season and they are 15 points behind leaders Barca.
Mark Zuckerberg’s net worth just plunged by $5 billion, but he and his college-sweetheart wife are still worth billions — see their houses, cars, and travels
A man has died after a crash on the A140 at Little Stonham at the weekend.
Police were contacted at about 1.50pm on Saturday afternoon to reports of a collision between a black Audi Q5 and a white Ford Escort van on the A140 between Little Stonham and Mendlesham.
The driver of the van, a man in his 50s, suffered serious injuries and was taken to Ipswich Hospital, but later died.
The driver and occupant of the Audi were treated by paramedics at the scene for minor injuries.
A third vehicle, a blue Renault Clio, sustained what police described as “minor damage” in the accident, but the driver was not hurt.
An investigation is now underway into the cause of the collision. The road was closed in both directions as an examination was carried out at the scene.
Anyone who witnessed the crash is asked to contact police on 101, quoting CAD 213 of Saturday, April 15.
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CHEATHAM COUNTY, Tenn. — Police in Cheatham County have cancelled an endangered child alert for two small children.
The TBI says four-year-old Lillyanna Beneke and her two-year-old brother, Ryder are safe.
Police said their non-custodial parents, Cody and Danielle Beneke took the children Monday.
According to police, the two are addicted to heroin and meth and recently lost custody of the children.
Police say they have outstanding warrants and violent criminal histories.
MORE: The children are believed to be with their noncustodial parents, each with outstanding warrants. DETAILS: https://t.co/TXtjraian1 pic.twitter.com/OfVJawOxwZ — TBI (@TBInvestigation) February 15, 2017
A federal appeals court in Washington D.C. has vacated a decision by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission that it has jurisdiction over Clarksville, Tennessee’s sale of natural gas because it is transported and consumed out of state.
In a unanimous decision on Tuesday, a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia agreed with Clarksville that the commission’s exercise of jurisdiction is contrary to the plain language of the U.S. Natural Gas Act (NGA) and longstanding FERC precedent.
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Chef David's Favorite Oatmeal
What you need
3-1/4 Cups water
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 Cups rolled oats
Toppings
Bittersweet chocolate chips
Toasted Walnuts
Fresh sliced Bananas
What To Do
Combine water, salt, and oats in a sauce pan. Bring to a boil- then reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally until oatmeal has softened and cooked.
(About 5 minutes)
Oatmeal tips: If using steal cut oats combine all ingredients the night before and allow oats to absorb water by sitting in the water all night. This will reduce the cooking time. (Regular cook time for steak cut oats is about 25 minutes at a simmer) For Steal Cut Oats increase the water to 4 Cups total. (Steal Cut Oats can also be cooked in a slow cooker)
Once oatmeal is cooked portion your desired amount into a bowl and add desired toppings. (Chocolate Chips, Walnuts, and Sliced Bananas are Chef David's favorite.)
Alternate version
Try adding fresh raspberries and white chocolate chips.
Manager of Peaches Corner Robert Alston talks about how business has been during the annual Bikefest, also known as Black Bike Week. For Alston, business has been down, something he attributes to the 23-mile traffic loop.
Democratic senator from Illinois reacts after Trump's personal lawyer calls for the end of Mueller's Russia investigation and discusses the future of gun legislation.
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BRAINTREE, Mass. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the Massachusetts Lottery's "Numbers Midday" game were:
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The President of the “Founding Parliament”, Garegin Chugaszyan, announced under investigation since 2016 after “Sasna Tsrer’s” attack on the police patrol regiment, has been noticed in public. “PARA TV” journalist Naira Nalbandyan has published his photograph, noting that she has met Garegin Chugaszyan in the rally.
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MADRID (AP) — Six of nine prominent Catalan separatist politicians jailed for promoting the region's drive to secede from Spain have been moved to prisons closer to their homes.
Some observers see the prison transfer as a goodwill gesture by the central Spanish authorities ahead of a key meeting next week between Spain's new prime minister and Catalonia's new regional president, amid hopes for a thaw in relations between Madrid and the Catalan capital Barcelona.
But Catalan President Quim Torra rejected that interpretation Wednesday and stuck to his hard line on Catalan independence.
Torra said in a statement outside the Catalan regional parliament in Barcelona that the transfer is stipulated by law and "is not part of any negotiation."
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Sami Khedira is one of 14 Juve players that have been called-up to their respective national teams for upcoming games. Here is what the German midfielder had to say on the matter as he wrote a message on his social media platforms:"Germany games ahead of the World Cup? We are working hard, I can't wait to play!".Germany will be playing against Spain and Brazil. You can view his original message bellow right here on Calciomercato.com.
Steve Rolles, Senior Policy Analyst at Transform Drug Policy Foundation, and the journalist and author Peter Hitchens discuss drug tests at festivals.
This photo made available by the Spartanburg, S.C., County Sheriff's Office shows Todd Kohlhepp of Moore, S.C. A woman who police say was locked in a storage container for two months by Kohlhepp, who is charged with killing seven people, is suing her alleged captor. The woman sued Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2016, in Spartanburg County, where authorities say Kohlhepp kidnapped her on Aug. 31 after talking to her and her boyfriend about hiring them to clean up his property FILE - This photo made available by the Spartanburg, S.C., County Sheriff's Office shows Todd Kohlhepp of Moore, S.C. A woman who police say was locked in a storage container for two months by Kohlhepp, who is charged with killing seven people, is suing her alleged captor.
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Notable no-shows:
Tuesday was as much about who wasn't in attendance as it was the fact that Odell Beckham Jr. was.
Defensive tackle Damon Harrison and left tackle Ereck Flowers were the only healthy players on the Giants' roster not in attendance for the first voluntary practice of the offseason.
Shurmur did not sound pleased by Flowers' absence in particular.
"He's not here, so there's not really much to say," Shurmur said. "That's my feelings. We understand that this is a program that is voluntary. I tend to believe that it is very necessary, but he's not here. So, when he is here, we will start to talk about him."
The Giants already have sounded a less than patient tone when it comes to Flowers' transition to right tackle, and Harrison's absence isn't exactly a ringing endorsement for him as a leader in a locker room that was in tatters last season.
As for the players who were on the field ...
Fox Sports Southwest has decided to move on without rink-side reporter Julie Dobbs, who doubled as producer and host of the cable network's "Stars Insider" magazine show.
Dobbs, a cancer survivor and wife of Stars video coach Kelly Forbes, said FSSW management told her in July that it was eliminating her rink side job after three seasons and she was told this week she was out of an "Insider" job after eight seasons. She had asked to drop her producer duties and remain only as host. FSSW had other ideas.
"I would love to stay in the business but my options are limited because of my husband's job here," Dobbs said. "I still love the team and will be at all the games."
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Fast-moving lava forces more evacuations in Hawaii: 'You are at risk of being isolated'
Any hopes of a boost to the economy through an improvement in external demand seem to be fizzling away.
The chart shows that after a brief flare-up between February and April this year, caused by a rebound in commodity prices, the year-on-year rate of growth in merchandise exports has waned equally rapidly. That is true for overall exports as well as non-petroleum products’ exports. Note that July’s tepid growth in exports comes on top of a negative rate of growth in the year-ago period.
That’s not all. Data for India’s services exports for the month of June were also released on Monday. They showed that services exports fell by 0.3% compared to a year ago.
With no signs of a turnaround in investment and with weak external demand, it is now up to consumption to support the Indian economy. And consumption will have to buck up in spite of the disruption caused by the introduction of the goods and services tax. No wonder the Economic Survey seemed desperate to revive growth.
Anthony Trimarco has joined the American Red Cross as regional director of the Service to the Armed Forces program in Idaho and Montana.
Trimarco is a native of Chicago and joined the Red Cross in 2016. He served more than 17 years in the United States Army and is a reserve officer. He earned an M.S. in organizational behavior from Benedictine University in 2011 and a B.A. in advertising and public relations from Marquette University in 2004.
BELLEFONTAINE, Ohio — An Ohio school superintendent charged with child rape has sued to get his job back.
The Springfield News-Sun reports former Indian Lake Schools superintendent Patrick O’Donnell claims in a lawsuit filed in Logan County that he was unfairly fired and that a state referee said the district should wait to decide his job status until after the criminal case concluded.
He was fired Nov. 20. The 52-year-old O’Donnell was indicted on rape and other charges in July after being accused of sexually assaulting a young girl.
His wife, 47-year-old Heather O’Donnell, was charged with child endangering for failing to report allegations to police. She is on unpaid leave from her position as superintendent of an education services center.
Both have pleaded not guilty.
School officials say the firing was justified.
Feb 14 Flir Systems Inc
* Flir systems announces fourth quarter and full year 2016 financial results
* Q4 adjusted earnings per share $0.52
* Q4 gaap earnings per share $0.45
* Q4 revenue $474.7 million versus I/B/E/S view $452.6 million
* Q4 earnings per share view $0.54 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Sees FY 2017 adjusted earnings per share $1.81 to $1.91
* Sees FY 2017 revenue $1.78 billion to $1.83 billion
* Flir Systems Inc says quarterly dividend increased 25% to $0.15 per share
* Flir Systems Inc says approved a new share repurchase program that authorizes repurchase of up to 15 million shares over next two years
* FY2017 earnings per share view $1.79, revenue view $1.72 billion -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Flir Systems Inc says "We are disappointed with this quarter's results from a margin perspective"
* Flir Systems Inc says Flir's backlog of firm orders for delivery within next twelve months was approximately $592 million as of December 31, 2016 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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JACKSON HOLE, WY – It appears some of Drake’s eagle-eyed fans were right about his current whereabouts. A new report by TMZ claims Drizzy is in Wyoming collaborating with Kanye West. The news confirms what many fans speculated after scoping out the social media of Drake’s photographer Theo Skudra.
A source in Jackson Hole, Wyoming revealed Drake and West are both staying at the Amangani luxury hotel under aliases. Drake reportedly brought a crew that includes his engineer, a songwriter and the aforementioned photographer.
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ROHNERT PARK – The Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety would like to make the community aware of a known sex offender attempting to relocate to the city of Rohnert Park, who we consider to be a high risk to reoffend. Daniel “Dan” Patrick Cilley contacted our department this week to advise he is moving into our city. Cilley stated he is currently staying with family at the McDouall Apartments on College View Drive in Rohnert Park.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp :
* FREDDIE MAC ANNOUNCES HOLIDAY EVICTION MORATORIUM; CONFIRMS NATURAL DISASTER RELIEF POLICIES
* FREDDIE MAC - SUSPENSION OF EVICTION LOCK-OUTS BETWEEN DEC. 18, 2017 AND JAN. 2, 2018
* FREDDIE MAC - ALSO CONFIRMED HAS SUSPENDED ALL FORECLOSURE SALES IN ELIGIBLE DISASTER AREAS IMPACTED BY HURRICANES HARVEY, IRMA & MARIA Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Blake Lively wants everyone to know just how many people it takes to get her red carpet ready.
“We have really unrealistic beauty standards and beauty norms,” the 29-year-old actress told Refinery29. “What you’re seeing on red carpets and in magazines takes a lot of effort and a lot of people. People don’t understand that it’s all very constructed. What little girls are seeing isn’t what [these celebrities] look like when they wake up in the morning — even though it’s no less beautiful.”
About how this has effected her as a parent to two daughters (James, 2, and Ines, who was born in September), Blake said, “There’s this awareness of what they’re going to be exposed to and what they grow up seeing. For me, it’s important for my daughters to know that it’s not real life. They’re seeing me dressed up in all this hair and makeup, but they also see me without that. I want them to see both sides, because there is never just one side.”
A tennis commentator dropped by ESPN for a remark about Venus Williams during the Australian Open has sued the sports network for wrongful termination. Former tennis pro Doug Adler maintains he was describing Williams' aggressive style last month as "guerrilla" tactics and not comparing her with a "gorilla."
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Happy birthday to John Mellencamp! Out of his many hit singles, there have been two which sold a million copies each – which two?.
ANSWER: “Jack and Dianne” and “Hurts So Good”
What else happened on this day in rock n’ roll history? Here’s the Rock N’ Roll Diary for October 7, from the College of Classic Rock Knowledge – 100.7 WZLX!
WOODBURY SUPERVISORS TO CONVENE IN LAWTON
THE WOODBURY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON ON THE ROAD TONIGHT (MONDAY) FOR A SPECIAL MEETING IN LAWTON.
BOARD MEMBERS WILL MEET WITH THE MAYORS OF RURAL COMMUNITIES IN THE COUNTY IN A TOWN HALL MEETING AT 300 CEDAR STREET IN LAWTON.
THE AGENDA INCLUDES THE HIGHWAY 20 CORRIDOR EXPANSION, PROGRESS OF COMPREHENSIVE PLANS AND UPDATES FROM COUNTY DEPARTMENTS.
THE MEETING BEGINS AT 6:30PM IN LAWTON.
April 5 U.S. solar company SunPower Corp said on Wednesday it was exploring strategic alternatives for its yieldco joint venture with First Solar .
Separately, First Solar said it was looking to sell its stake in the venture, 8point3 Energy Partners.
So-called yieldcos are publicly traded entities that house solar and wind projects sold to them by their parent companies, and third-party entities. (Reporting by Komal Khettry in Bengaluru; Editing by Anil D'Silva)
An electronic version of MOD Form 1132 is available on the Defence Intranet. For data security reasons e-1132 is only accessible when logged on to an MOD computer system that has access to the Defence Intranet.
NB: The self preference functionality of the e-1132 system is now live. The extension of the existing system provides you with additional online functions, like being able to view available properties that match your entitlement and register your top three preferences in order.
Also, once an offer for a property has been made and accepted, you will be able to book your Move In (and where appropriate Move Out) appointment, as well as electronically signing your licence to occupy.
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Keith Lemon has denied he has tried to crack the US.
A mockumentary follows the star’s journey as he tries to land his dream job hosting a chat show in Los Angeles.
But the comedian, after surprising Susanna Reid and Piers Morgan by crashing into the Good Morning Britain studio, told the ITV show: “I’m not really trying to break America…
“I mentioned James Corden as a joke,” he said of the British star who has cracked the US with his talk show. “‘He did it so I can do it!’…
“It’s not real, it’s a comedy programme, I’m not real.”
The Celebrity Juice star, real name Leigh Francis, also added: “In real life I’m highly intelligent, not a dingbat!”
Coming In America, launching on ITV2 on Thursday, features Sharon and Jack Osbourne and Emma Bunton among its guest stars.
A SEARCH is underway for two men missing on a remote track in Outback WA.
Marcus Byers and George Hotker left Esperance on June 30 intending to drive to Alice Springs.
Police say the men were last heard from on Sunday when they advised a friend they were at Loongana on the Trans Access Road and were heading north towards the remote Blackstone Community.
The pair failed to arrive and police believe their Toyota Landcruiser may have become bogged following heavy rain.
Camera Icon The men are thought to be on the Trans Access road.
Police say concerns are held for the men’s welfare as it is unknown how much food or water they were carrying.
A plane is heading to join the search and surrounding pastoral stations have been notified.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Guangzhou Wondfo Biotech Co Ltd :
* SAYS IT SIGNS FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT WITH ATLAS GENETICS ON COOPERATIONS IN CHINA Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2EvuovW Further company coverage: (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
The group wants “impartial, honourable, independent and credible” investigation into the allegations.
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It can sometimes seem as though mass shootings are occurring more frequently. Researchers who have been studying such crimes for decades say they aren’t, but they have been getting deadlier.
In the five years since a gunman killed 20 children and six adults at a Connecticut elementary school, the nation has seen a number of massacres topping the death toll from Newtown and previous mass shootings. Many of them involve the same AR-style rifle used in Sandy Hook.
But Americans wanting to know why mass shootings are happening will get few answers. There remains little research on the topic and mass shooters remain an enigma.
It’s also unclear whether the higher death tolls are the result of more firearms being available or firearms being more effective.
Opening his first White House Easter Egg Roll, President Donald Trump extolled the strength of America as thousands of kids, and some adults, reveled in the time-honored tradition of rolling hard-boiled eggs across the manicured lawn in his back yard. "This is the 139th Easter Egg Roll.
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JAMMU: There is no respite from heat wave as Jammu recorded another hottest day of the season at maximum 40.2 degree Celsius while monsoon may hit Jammu and Kashmir in first week of July.
The Winter Capital today witnessed another hottest day with maximum 40.2 degree Celsius while the minimum was 24.9 degree Celsius, a Met official here said. “The mercury will further soar in the coming days,” he added.
The weatherman however, predicted clear sky becoming partly cloudy sky while maximum and minimum temperatures will be around 40 degrees and 26 degrees respectively. However, heat wave gripped the region with soaring temperature and forced residents to stay indoors.
“Temperature will keep fluctuating between 40 degrees to 45 degrees maximum but showers will also lash in Jammu with thunderstorm,” said a weatherman. (AGENCIES)
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One in 100 cases of breast cancer is diagnosed in a man. Visit Lexington Medical Center’s blog to learn the story of husband, father and football player Rodney Harmon. He shares a strong message for other men about this disease. #ItsOurFightToo
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CORSICA, France (AP) — Corsica’s nationalist leaders are demonstrating along with unions and students ahead of a visit next week by French President Emmanuel Macron.
The newly elected leaders on the French Mediterranean island hope that Saturday’s march will spur on fresh talks with the French government about demands including equal status for the Corsican language and the release of Corsican prisoners held in mainland prisons.
In December, Corsican nationalists swept the election for a new regional assembly, crushing Macron’s young centrist movement and traditional parties. The nationalists want more autonomy from Paris but unlike some in Spain’s nearby Catalonia, they aren’t seeking full independence — yet.
They also want protections for locals buying real estate on the destination that the French refer to as the “Island of Beauty,” which is famed as Napoleon’s birthplace.
The Mayor spent the second hour today talking about the anniversary of President Kennedy making a stop at the MN state fairgrounds. He also talked about President Trump’s latest comments about “The calm before the storm.”
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BOSTON (AP) — The New England Holocaust Memorial in Boston has been vandalized for the second time this summer.
Police say someone smashed a glass panel on the memorial on Monday. A suspect was taken into custody.
It’s the second time the memorial has been damaged in the past few months.
In June, police say James Isaac used a rock to shatter a roughly 9-foot-tall (3-meter-tall) glass panel on one of the memorial’s six 54-foot-high (16-meter-high) towers. Isaac has pleaded not guilty to vandalism charges.
The six glass towers are lit internally and etched with millions of numbers that represent tattoos on the arms of many Jews sent to Nazi death camps.
The repaired memorial was rededicated in July.
Democratic Mayor Marty Walsh says he’s “saddened to see such a despicable action.”
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The Army's bomb squad are currently examining suspicious items found in a house in Coventry.
Officers from West Midlands Police executed a warrant at an address in Brookside Avenue, Whoberley.
As a precaution, a cordon has been placed around the property.
A 20-year-old local man has been detained under the Explosives Act.
Rubens Close and Brookside Avenue are closed off.
People have been evacuated from their homes.
Reporter Enda Mullen is at the scene.
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LeBron James did this on Tuesday night. It’s a no-look nutmeg assist and it’s phenomenal and wow, there is just so much going on here.
It’s a two-handed between-the-legs pass. LeBron turned his head to even further throw off all the Timberwolves defenders. Kyle Korver was chilling at the 3-point line. LeBron didn’t have to make that pass. He had options.
This is probably the greatest pass LeBron has ever made. Yes, he has pulled off no-look over-the-head passes and other incredible no-look passes, but do any of these compete with the no-look nutmeg?
I don’t think so. None of those seem better — and yet somehow, I feel like he can do even better, though. I don’t know how, but he’s LeBron James.
One more thing to note: LeBron is averaging a career-high 8.8 assists per game this season.
Authorities say a 17-year-old girl was wounded in a shooting in Vancouver's Shumway neighborhood.
Officers responded shortly before 9 p.m. Sunday to the 3300 block of F Street and found the wounded teen. She was taken to a hospital; her injuries are not considered life-threatening.
Police say a suspect fled the scene before officers arrived.
-- Staff and wire reports
'You Irish' trending on Twitter after Sky News presenter uses phrase to refer to Irish people The hashtag 'You Irish' is trending on twitter this morning after a Sky News presenter used the phrase to refer to Irish people in a tweet.
Spike Island finishes second only to Machu Picchu at World Travel Awards Spike Island in Cork has finished second at the World Travel Awards 2017 in Vietnam, second only to Machu Picchu in the ‘World’s Leading Tourist Attraction’ category, writes Olivia Kelleher.
#StandWithKeaton: Teenager gets celebrity support after sharing anti-bullying video "What’s the point of it? Why do they find joy in taking innocent people and find a way to be mean to them? It’s not OK."
Here are Monday’s minor moves from around the league…
The Blue Jays announced that right-hander Chris Smith has cleared waivers and been sent outright to Triple-A Buffalo. Not to be confused with the 36-year-old A’s righty of the same name, the younger Smith (28) made his big league debut with Toronto this season, allowing three runs on seven hits and a walk with one strikeout in five innings of work. Smith has a 4.10 ERA in 26 1/3 innings in the minors this year and a career 4.03 ERA and a 25-to-4 K/BB ratio in 29 Triple-A innings as well as a 2.58 ERA, 11.3 K/9 and 3.1 BB/9 in parts of two seasons (73 1/3 innings) in Double-A.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Pop stars are invading the Golden Globe Awards again this year with nominees such as Mariah Carey, Nick Jonas and Mary J. Blige, who is up for two awards.
Blige earned nominations Monday for her role in "Mudbound." She's up for best supporting actress in a motion picture and best original song for "Mighty River."
Carey is nominated for the Christmas tune "The Star," from the animated movie of the same name. Jonas is nominated for "Home" from "Ferdinand."
Other best original song nominees include Oscar-winning composers. Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, the duo behind "Let It Go" from "Frozen," are nominated for "Remember Me" from "Coco," while Benj Pasek and Justin Paul — who earned an Oscar this year for "La La Land," are up for "This Is Me" from "The Greatest Showman."
'Well Connected Riderz' gather for a group photo during donation drive in 2015 (Source: Candy Rodriguez/KPLC)
One Lake Area motorcycle club wants to make a difference this Christmas for the seventh year in a row.
‘Well Connected Riderz’ will be collecting donations Saturday, Dec. 16, from noon until midnight at the Kmart parking lot located at 4070 Ryan St in Lake Charles for its 7th annual ‘Camp for a Cause.’
All donations collected will go to Oasis a Safe Haven for Survivors of Domestic and Sexual Violence to benefit the women and children currently staying at the shelter.
The club will be accepting donations of clothes, toys and canned goods for the women and children.
For more information call 337-912-8274.
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A vigil was held Saturday, May 27, in Portland at the MAX station where two men, Ricky John Best, 53, of Happy Valley, and Taliesin Myrddin Namkai-Meche, 23, of Southeast Portland, were killed and a third man, Micah David-Cole Fletcher, 21, was wounded in an attack Friday, May 26, 2017. A vigil was held Saturday, May 27, in Portland at the MAX station where two men, Ricky John Best, 53, of Happy Valley, and Taliesin Myrddin Namkai-Meche, 23, of Southeast Portland, were killed and a third man, Micah David-Cole Fletcher, 21, was wounded in an attack Friday, May 26, 2017.
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Coimbatore: Police arrested six persons who attempted to break open the sealed gutka godown in the city on Tuesday night.
The godown at Ponnaiyarajapuram near Gandhi Park was sealed by officials of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India on July 2. The gang was held while attempting to break the seal.
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India officials had tightened vigil and conducted raids across the city and seized around 2 tonnes of pan masala and gutka.
FFSAI designated officer B Vijayalalithambigai told The Covai Post, “We are taking maximum effort to stop distribution of banned gutka. The department has been working effectively and taking appropriate action.”
Just ten days after announcing its existence, the Bon Iver-backed Days Have No Numbers festival has been called off. The reasons for the cancellation are unknown. A message posted to the event’s website, just two days after tickets for the even went on sale, was not specific. “This event has been canceled and full refunds are being issued automatically to all booked guests,” the site read. “Refunds will appear in 5-7 business days. We are very sorry for the inconvenience.” The event was a destination concert in Riviera Maya, Mexico, over the course of three days in January. The mini-fest was set to feature three Bon Iver shows, as well as a performances from Sylvan Esso, Spank Rock, Melt Banana, and more.
Recently, Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon performed with Prince’s band The Revolution, as well as folk legend John Prine.
Danielle Macdonald tells USA TODAY about learning to rap for her starring role in "Patti Cake$." Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAY
The latest news and information on the University of Iowa Hawkeyes sports teams, including football, basketball, volleyball, baseball, softball and more.
Iowa's Josey Jewell and Josh Jackson became the 24th and 25th consensus All-Americans in school history. Both picked up first team honors from the Associated Press and Football Writers Association of America to qualify for the honor.
Jewell, a Decorah native, led the Big Ten and sits third nationally with 125 total tackles this season. His 426 career tackles rank him number five on Iowa's all-time list. The consensus honor came one day after the senior linebacker was named the recipient of the Lott IMPACT Trophy honoring a defensive player who excels in both "performance and character."
Jackson is tied for the national lead with seven interceptions, two of which were returned for touchdowns. The sophomore defensive back holds the national lead with 25 pass break-ups.
When Jodi's boyfriend, who was with her when she overdosed, shows up at A.A., Christy struggles to show him the compassion he needs.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Shineco Inc:
* SHINECO SAYS ON DEC 6, CO, THROUGH ITS JV, ENTERED INTO SHARE EXCHANGE AND ACQUISITION AGREEMENT WITH WESTERN XINJIANG TIANSHENG AGRICULTURAL
* SHINECO INC SAYS ‍PURSUANT TO AGREEMENT, XINJIANG TAIHE WILL RECEIVE 51% EQUITY OWNERSHIP IN XINJIANG TIANSHENG - SEC FILING
* SHINECO - ‍XINJIANG TAIHE TO GET 51% EQUITY OWNERSHIP IN XINJIANG TIANSHENG FOR FURTHER INVESTMENT IN APOCYNUM BUSINESS EXPANSION IN XINJIANG, CHINA​
* SHINECO INC SAYS ACQUISITION CONSIDERATION IS VALUED AT RMB23.8 MILLION CONTINGENT UPON CERTAIN MILESTONES IN NEXT YEARS
* SHINECO - ‍51% EQUITY OWNERSHIP IN EXCHANGE FOR COMBINATION OF 14% EQUITY OWNERSHIP IN XINJIANG TAIHE AND CASH PAYMENTS IN THREE SEPARATE INSTALLMENTS​ Source text: (bit.ly/2nLZ9be) Further company coverage:
April 24 (Reuters) - RIBER SA:
* REG-RIBER : ORDER FOR A MBE RESEARCH SYSTEM IN EUROPE
* HAS RECEIVED AN ORDER FOR A MBE RESEARCH SYSTEM INTENDED FOR PASSIVATION DEVELOPMENT OF HIGH POWER LASERS
* ORDER WILL BE DELIVERED IN 2018 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
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Canadian medical experts are pointing to research that suggests cannabis could one day be used to help mitigate the use of powerful opioids.
Dr. Mark Ware, an internationally recognized researcher and the vice-chair on the federal government's task force on legalizing marijuana, says a legal framework for cannabis will help to facilitate further research.
Ware says opioids have a limited role in successfully treating chronic pain disorders, and that there may be a more expanded role for cannabinoid therapy to substitute or potentially reduce opioid use.
Opioid use in Canada is second-highest in the world after the U.S. on a per-capita basis.
Health Minister Jane Philpott says legalizing cannabis and opioid use are two separate issues, and that the potential harms and benefits of marijuana still need to be fully explored.
The government is aiming to have a legalized regime in place for recreational marijuana by July 2018.
Joe Robbins/Getty With Week 14 of the NFL season nearly in the books, it's time for another waiver cycle in the world of fantasy football.
Some fantasy leagues have already begun their playoffs, while others are starting this week. In either case, this is a final opportunity for championship hopefuls to improve their fortunes for the final push — unless your roster is locked for the postseason, that is. In that case, you can only pore over your matchups and hope the team you assembled is good enough to hold up down the stretch.
The popular pickups this week should include some handcuff running backs and a couple of big, young talents who have only recently announced themselves. Below, read up on 10 names worth grabbing.
Aviation police released Emelia Florano, 71, who was found with a caliber .38 revolver with ammunition at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) after she posted bail. Supt. Alex Lim, NAIA Terminal 1–Aviation Security Group chief, said Florano admitted upon interrogation that she inadvertently took a case where the gun has been securely placed before she left home for NAIA last Saturday. He said the gun is owned by Florano’s son who is a retired United States Navy personnel. Florano was sche­duled to fly to Los Angeles, California via Seoul, South Korea when held at the NAIA terminal 1 departure area after personnel of the Office for Transportation Office discovered the gun and 32 pieces of ammunition inside her bag.
FILE PHOTO: German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble presents draft budget for 2018 and mid-term plans for state spending until 2021 during a news conference in Berlin, Germany, March 15, 2017.
SCHLEIZ, Germany (Reuters) - German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble on Monday reiterated his criticism of the European Central Bank's low interest rate policy and said he hoped it would be changed in the near future.
"I'm not pleased about it," Schaeuble said, referring to the low interest rates set by the ECB. "And I hope it soon ends."
He was speaking at a campaign rally in the eastern town of Schleiz, before a Sept. 24 national election that Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives are expected to win but which may leave them needing a coalition partner.
May 2 JM Financial Ltd:
* Says recommended final dividend of 0.85 rupees per share
* March quarter consol net profit 1.51 billion rupees
* March quarter consol total income from operations 7.25 billion rupees
* Consol net profit in March quarter last year was 1.14 billion rupees; consol total income from operations was 4.64 billion rupees Source text: (bit.ly/2pThKCu) Further company coverage:
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Police are urging people to be vigilant after a series of 'cat flap' burglaries were carried out across Nottinghamshire in one night.
Nottinghamshire Police says burglaries took place in the Mapperley, Sherwood, Bramcote and Newark areas over night on Thursday (October 5).
In each case, car and house keys had either been left inside the door lock or very close to the front door.
The top advice from officers is:
Set house alarms overnight.
Keep house keys and car keys out of the door or within easy reach of the door, particularly if you have a cat flap.
Don't leave keys in visible places.
Put vehicles in garages if you have one.
Ensure all windows and doors are locked even if you're at home.
If you see any suspicious activity, report it to Nottinghamshire Police on 101.
If it is an emergency, dial 999.
BULL ARM, N.L. — There's some good economic news in cash-strapped Newfoundland today as a ceremony marks the wind-up of construction for the massive Hebron oil platform.
It will be towed next month from Bull Arm to its destination about 350 kilometres southeast of St. John's.
Hebron is expected to start producing oil later this year in a field estimated to contain more than 700 million barrels of oil.
The $14-billion project employed more than 3,500 people at the height of construction.
Total costs have almost tripled and oil prices have dropped since the Hebron project was first announced 10 years ago for an estimated price of $5 billion.
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (AP) — A newspaper reports a western Indiana couple has won more than $200,000 in settlements after a police dog bit their son during a school field trip to a courtroom.
The Terre Haute Tribune-Star reported Friday that public records requests show Michael and Gabriel Abbott of Brazil recently reached out-of-court settlements of $105,000 from the state and $80,000 from the city of Brazil. The couple had sued Clay Superior Court Judge Blaine Akers, the city of Brazil and the Brazil Police Department.
The lawsuit said their son, Jaxon, then 11, was placed in unnecessary danger in Akers’ courtroom in 2013 when police placed marijuana on some students and the drug-sniffing dog bit Jaxon’s leg before being forcibly pried off by officers. The lawsuit said the boy suffered scarring and nerve damage.
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Congressman Steve Scalise and four other victims were shot at a baseball field in Alexandria, Va. Mr. Scalise was shot in the hip and was at second base and dragging himself into the outfield to get away from the gunman.
A gunman opened fire near a Y.M.C.A. on Wednesday morning. Members of a security team exchanged gunfire with the gunman, who was armed with a rifle.
President Trump said in a statement that he and the vice president were monitoring developments closely.
The police said on Twitter that a suspect was in custody.
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We're a strange club, when looking at coach retention.
If we take the average length of time for a coach to be two years, we rarely comply. We either have the "stay longer than the Mother-in-law at Christmas",..... Johnno over 7 years, DVDV 4 years, Cullen over 5 years and Smith 8 years......then, there's the revolving door syndrome....Anderson, Plange, Dorahy and gobpooh Lowes. We're either kneejerk or too sentimental.
As I've said before, I can't see Moran getting shut of Smith any time soon. They portray this image of them skipping through a cornfield, hand in hand, looking at each other longingly. An appalling season will be the only way that Smith goes.
p.s. He's still the best coach we've had in my watching lifetime
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Looking for the best public high school in the state?
Niche.com’s list of the best high schools in Pennsylvania has been released and we’re sharing the top 75 of them.
The ranking of the public high schools (including charter and magnet schools) is determined based on data pulled from the U.S. Department of Education and reviews from parents and students. They looked at test scores and college data, in addition to ratings from Niche users.
The school’s score is heavily weighted when it comes to academics, with how well the school does on state assessments and SAT/ACT scores accounting for 60 percent of the overall score.
Niche also looked at culture and diversity, the quality of teachers, and health and safety when determining their scores. You can learn more about the methodology behind the rankings at about.niche.com.
Newcastle Council is trying to get the ball rolling on extending the light rail, amid concerns the state government is dragging its feet.
They’ve passed a motion to push for a working party to look into extending the rail system to the Lake Macquarie interchange and up to the airport.
The state government previously said it was open to the idea of extending the light rail beyond Wickham.
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WARREN COUNTY, Iowa -- The Warren County jail is now officially closed.
The State Department of Correction ruled that the jail had to be closed by Friday. The building has been plagued for years, with issues ranging from mold to sanitation problems to security deficiencies. Corrections leaders say the county failed to fix the problems and the building needed to close.
All inmates from the jail have been moved to surrounding communities. Warren County leaders are sill looking for a solution to fix the issues.
During the ceremony, the graduates confirmed their readiness to defend their country and showcased their military capabilities and what they learnt in the training, including their infantry skills and other specialist knowledge while highlighting their high moral and their loyalty and love for the country.
The parents of several graduates expressed their happiness at the graduation of their children while adding that it is an honour to join the National Service, defend their country and reinforce their loyalty to the UAE leadership, and stressed that the contributions of their children are less than what the country has given them.
Man's final wish fulfilled: dozens of shoes for kids
SAGINAW, Mich. (AP) — Shoes, not flowers.
The final wish of a Michigan man was fulfilled Monday when dozens of children's shoes were donated at his funeral in Saginaw.
Dennis Wright of Perry died of cancer at age 61. He had asked mourners to skip flowers and instead give something that could make a difference in someone's life. As a result, the floor at Snow Funeral Home was filled with boxes of new shoes. They will be donated to families that need them.
Bryan Wright tells TV station WNEM that his father wore shoes until they had holes when he was growing up in Saginaw. He says Dennis Wright was "always excited" when he could finally get a new pair.
The elder Wright retired from General Motors after 39 years.
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A K-9 unit patrols the parade route on 59th Street during the Thanksgiving Day Parade in Nov. 2016, in New York. (Photo by Scott Roth/Invision/AP)
NEW YORK (AP) - A New York City police dog is recovering after falling through a ceiling during a raid last week.
According to police, the German shepherd named Timoshenko was injured while searching the attic of a Brooklyn home Thursday. Police say the K-9 led officers to several weapons that included an assault rifle, shotgun and semi-automatic pistol before falling through the ceiling of the Red Hook home.
Authorities say Timoshenko received seven stitches at a nearby animal hospital.
Police say 61-year-old Agron Haskaj was arrested on multiple weapons charges after the raid. It wasn’t clear if Haskaj had an attorney.
Timoshenko is named after Officer Russel Timoshenko who died in the line of duty in 2007.
ST.LOUIS, Mo. (KMOV.com) – Grammy-nominated artists Kesha and Macklemore are ready to bring excitement and adventure to St. Louis in summer 2018.
The duo is teaming up to bring their ‘Adventures of Kesha and Macklemore’ tour to the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre on July 10, 2018. They will be performing hits from their latest albums such " Praying", from Kesha's No. 1 album, Rainbow, and their joint song "Good Old Days" from Macklemore's album Gemini.
Presale tickets will be available Wednesday, Dec. 13 and general ticket can be purchased on Friday, Dec. 15 at noon. Lawn seats will be available for $19 during the first weeks of sales.
To purchase tickets or for additional information, visit www.Livenation.com
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Sabonis (ankle) will miss both Monday's game against the Lakers, as well as Wednesday's matchup with the Pelicans, Clifton Brown of the Indianapolis Star reports.
Sabonis had already been ruled out Monday, so this is simply another game being tacked on to his streak of absences. That makes Friday's tilt with the Clippers his next opportunity to take the court, though coach Nate McMillan wouldn't guarantee that his big man would be able to take the floor then. Look for Sabonis to attempt to ramp up his activity over the coming few days and his eventual availability will hinge on how the ankle responds. Al Jefferson and Trevor Booker should continue to see added minutes in the frontcourt in the meantime.
× Biplane makes hard landing at Guilford fairgrounds
GUILFORD — A plane made a hard landing Monday at the Guilford Fairgrounds.
According to fire officials said there were no injuries reported.
The pilot of the biplane called in a mayday and went in for a hard landing at the fairgrounds.
Guilford emergency officials received the call about 4:15 p.m.
On Sunday, a plane crashed in Salisbury which resulted in minor injuries.
March 29 American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings Inc:
* American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings - on March 22, shareholder class action lawsuit was filed against Metaldyne Performance Group, members of MPG'S board
* American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings Inc - complaint seeks, among other things, injunctive relief and an award of attorneys' fees and expenses
* American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings - on March 23, plaintiff filed motion for preliminary injunction, request for expedited hearing before special meeting
* American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings - on March 28, plaintiff filed notice with court voluntarily withdrawing his motion for preliminary injunction as moot Source text: (bit.ly/2nuvBv6) Further company coverage:
In western North Carolina, authorities have lifted evacuation orders now that it appears a dam is not about to fail. But Tropical Depression Alberto has dumped heavy rains on the region, causing floods and mudslides — and more rain is on the way.
Here & Now's Jeremy Hobson speaks with Matt Bush (@MattBushMD), news director at Blue Ridge Public Radio in Asheville.
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) – A Fort Wayne death penalty case has been rescheduled to April of 2019, according to the News-Sentinel.
Marcus Dansby is charged with four counts of murder, one count of attempted murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, after the Sept. 11, 2016 attack that killed Consuela Arrington, 37; Traeven Harris, 18; and Dajahiona Arrington, 18, who was eight and a half months pregnant with a boy.
RELATED: Attorney seeks trial delay for Fort Wayne man accused of quadruple murder
Dansby is facing the death penalty if convicted.
He appeared in court Friday, one week after an Allen Superior judge said his lawyer wasn’t qualified for the case.
RELATED: Defense attorney removed in Dansby death penalty case
Michelle Kraus has now been assigned as lead attorney and former Allen County Prosecutor Robert Gevers as co-counsel. The prosecution has agreed to reset the trial for April 15 – May 31, 2019.
Our writer Saima anticipated her piece out tomorrow by joining Erik's article about the expansion draft. "In the days to come, there will be plenty of speculation about which players are protected and which players Vegas will end up selecting.
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The Dolphins have signed receiver Trey Griffey, according to Steven Wine of the Associated Press. Griffey is the son of Hall of Fame baseball player Ken Griffey Jr.
Miami has had multiple receivers slowed by injuries during training camp, though none of those injured are starters.
Griffey had 79 catches for 1,241 yards and six touchdowns in four seasons at Arizona. He chose football over baseball after being drafted in the 24th round of the 2016 baseball draft by the Mariners.
The Colts signed Griffey as an undrafted rookie free agent but waived him with an injury designation in June.
From the coalition:
The Milwaukee Coalition Against Trump is calling a rally to celebrate stopping Trump's planned visit to Harley-Davidson, and to focus our energy on defeating the agenda of Donald Trump and Sheriff Clarke.
There will be a rally at the south end of the Milwaukee County Courthouse at 6pm. Speakers will include representatives from the Muslim, immigrant, and refugee communities who are affected by Trump's racist executive orders.
Our Demands:
Stop separating families!
End the Muslim ban now!
Sanctuary city now!
No more deportations!
Indict & Convict Sheriff Clarke!
#MKEResistTrump
#NoBanNoWall
#ConvictClarke
#DumpDeVos
The 2018 iHeartRadio Music Awards took place in Englewood, California on Sunday evening. Cardi B. was nominated for 5 awards and graced the audience with a performance of her famed Bodak Yellow. She walked away with two awards, including New Artist and New Hip Hop Artist. Click through our gallery to see Ashanti, Draya Michele, Young Thug and more on the red carpet.
March 19 (Reuters) - INVL BALTIC FARMLAND AB:
* SAYS FY 2017 ‍NET PROFIT OF INVL BALTIC FARMLAND, AB GROUP AND COMPANY EUR 885 THOUSAND
* SAYS ‍REVENUE WAS EUR 575 THOUSAND FOR PERIOD OF 2017​
* SAYS ‍ BOARD PROPOSES DIVIDEND PER SHARE OF EUR 0.15 FOR 2017​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
Mesa police arrest man who sold fireworks out of his garage
MESA, Ariz. (AP) — Police in Mesa say they've arrested a man who allegedly sold illegal fireworks out of his garage.
Detectives say they received several tips that Chris Kleve was selling fireworks and found online ads.
Police say detectives went to Kleve's address where they found banners indicating fireworks for sale.
A search warrant was served at Kleve's house Monday and officers say they seized a pickup truck bed full of fireworks.
According to police, Kleve said he drove to nearby states to pick up the fireworks and then sell them in Arizona.
Kleve has been booked into jail on suspicion of possession, sale and storage of illegal fireworks.
It was unclear Tuesday if Kleve has a lawyer yet for his case.
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The Morgan Art of Papermaking Conservatory is getting all cute with its benefit A Diamond in Hough: Gala and Silent Auction, celebrating its 10th anniversary with its 10th annual benefit.
The silent auction will feature 10 works by Morgan founder/artistic director Tom Balbo. And there will be works by artists in 10 categories: Works by Artists in 10 categories: papermakers, book artists, printmakers, Morgan artists-in-residence, Morgan interns, Morgan workshop instructors, Morgan Snail Mail Paper Trail artists, long-standing artist contributors, works from regional & national artists, and local vendor specialty items.
In addition, there will be a cash bar and hors d’oeuvres (10 kinds?) and live music by the Glenn Holmes Trio which knows more than 10 numbers.
Admission is $10 x 4 = $40 ($35 for members, $25 for students 18 and over with ID). Morgan Gems VIP early admission and first crack at purchasing the art is available for $100.
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President Trump on Friday played up his cryptic comments about the U.S. military enjoying a “calm before the storm,” saying that America will soon find out what he was talking about.
“You’ll find out,” Mr. Trump said with a wink when reporters asked him about it at an Oval Office event.
Speculation has run amok since Mr. Trump at a meeting with Pentagon top brass said the get-together was “the calm before the storm.”
Four bands will perform at Camden Harbor Park and Amphitheatre on July 4 from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. for Camden Rotary Club's annual Music by the Sea celebration, to be followed at 9 p.m. by spectacular fireworks over Camden Harbor. Free Admission! 2:00 pm - 3:15 pm: Steelin' Thunder, a steel drum band from Rockland under the direction of Mike Miller, will perform rousing selections with a Caribbean flair ideal for dancing or just good ole lazy August afternoon listening.
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The 94th season of the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra came to a close on Sunday afternoon at NJPAC in Newark. The matinee concert, consisting of pieces by Brahms and Shostakovich, also marked the end of the NJSO's first season led by Music Director Xian Zhang .
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Bolton v Leeds
Bolton take on Leeds on Sunday 6th August, 2017, with kickoff at 16:30. This match is currently being shown LIVE on Sky Sports.
Both of these sides have a bit of history to think on when the nights are cold and the trophies a long way away, but this term it’s all about trying to get out of the Championship and back into the big time, where we are constantly being told the money is very, very good. Leeds need some money, and have for years, but they have looked like they might be good enough to make the jump of late too.
Whoever wins still has 45 matches to go, but starting with three points is never a bad things.
Bolton v Leeds is LIVE on Sky Sports.
Patriots' Hogan, Slater active against Dolphins
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MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. -- New England Patriots receivers Chris Hogan and Matthew Slater are active for Monday night's game against the Miami Dolphins.
Hogan has been sidelined since Game 8 because of a shoulder injury. Slater has been sidelined since Game 5 because of a hamstring injury.
Dolphins cornerback Cordrea Tankersley is inactive because of ankle and shoulder injuries.
Inactive for the Patriots were linebacker David Harris, running back Mike Gillislee, tackle Marcus Cannon, defensive end Trey Flowers, linebacker Kyle Van Noy, safety Brandon King and offensive lineman Cole Croston.
Inactive for the Dolphins were backup quarterback Matt Moore, guard Jermon Bushrod, running back Damien Williams, guard Isaac Asiata, defensive end Cameron Malveaux and tight end AJ Derby.
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There will also be a selection of fine art, such as a portrait of George Washington by Jane Stuart , daughter of Gilbert Stuart; early silver, including an early covered sugar bowl by Colonial Boston silversmith Jacob Hurd ; country furniture; marine items; Native American artifacts, early toys; jewelry; ceramics and art glass; Asian antiques; and other decorative pieces. The sale will begin at 11:00 a.m. each day.
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The Wagoner County Sheriff's Office says two people died in a car crash Friday afternoon.
The sheriff says a car hit a tree and caught fire.
The crash happened at the entrance to Wahoo Bay recreation area at about 3:30 p.m.
Several fire departments responded to the crash.
Firefighters said the crash also caused a grass fire to spread about 100 feet. That has been contained.
It's unknown at this time what caused the crash.
The Wagoner County Sheriff's Office previously reported that three people were in the car, but they later updated that number to only two.
NEW YORK, April 24 (Reuters) - The U.S. Treasury yield curve flattened in early U.S. trading on Tuesday with the benchmark 10-year yield holding below 3 percent in advance of a $32 billion auction of two-year government notes.
At 8:20 a.m. (1220 GMT), the spread between two-year and 10-year Treasury yields narrowed 0.6 basis point at 48.60 basis points after hitting its steepest levels in two weeks on Monday. (Reporting by Richard Leong Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
TORONTO — With fans chanting his name, Toronto FC captain Michael Bradley said the club will bask in its MLS Cup win a little while longer before getting to work on a second title.
Thousands of fans packed into Nathan Phillips Square today for a fan rally celebrating Toronto FC's first ever MLS Cup victory.
Toronto beat the Seattle Sounders 2-0 in the championship game at BMO Field on Saturday, becoming the first Canadian team to win the title.
Bradley told the fans he had immersed himself in Toronto's sports culture and said his team will work hard to emulate the Blue Jays' back-to-back World Series titles in 1992 and 1993.
CHATSWORTH, Ont. — Provincial police say a man is recovering after an officer found him unresponsive and administered a medication to reverse opioid overdoses.
Police say the officer responded to a report of an unresponsive man in Chatsworth, Ont., early Monday morning.
They say the officer found the man without vital signs and began to perform CPR.
OPP say when the man remained unresponsive the officer administered naloxone and the man began to breathe but remained unconscious.
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Children got a chance to try instruments with the San Diego Music Academy.
Children got a chance to try instruments with the San Diego Music Academy. (Karen Billing)
NEW YORK (AP) -- A Bronx deli clerk has a broken jaw after two men hurled avocados at him during a dispute caught on security video.
WNBC (http://bit.ly/2s9wfAl ) says the men also smashed watermelons and threw bunches of bananas before fleeing.
The 21-year-old victim, who also suffered a severely bruised eye, underwent surgery on his jaw Friday.
The video shows the clerk grabbing his head after an avocado hits him. Another worker tries to dodge the produce projectiles.
Police say the customers erupted in anger when there was confusion over their food order. The clerk moved to eject them and the scene turned violent.
The attack happened on Memorial Day and police released the video Tuesday in hopes of finding the two men.
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Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone and Shahid Kapoor‘s Padmaavat has given a dream start to 2018 making trade pundits very happy. Released on January 25, the film has set the cash registers ringing and has broken several existing box office records for all the actors. The film collected a Nett of Rs 10 crore on Friday taking the all-India nett total to INR 176.50 crore. This was tweeted by trade analyst Ramesh Bala. The film made over than Rs 150 crores in just seven days. It is going strong in the second weekend too. This is despite the fact that it is banned in states like Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and others. Padmaavat has been the highest first weekend grosser for its lead stars and the artistic filmmaker.
#Padmaavat off to a strong start in 2nd weekend.. Collects ₹ 10 Cr Nett on Friday – Feb 2nd taking the All-India Nett total to ₹ 176.50 cr.. Weekend will see even higher numbers.. ₹ 200 Cr Nett is around the corner.. — Ramesh Bala (@rameshlaus) February 3, 2018
XTINA XING Christina Aguilera Shows Off Her Incredible Vocal Skills On 'Carpool Karaoke'
Just when we thought we were sick of the "Carpool Karaoke" schtick, one of the greatest voices of the last 20 years climbs into the passenger seat.
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) _ Florida school districts could get more money to hire school resource officers depending on what happens with a contentious program that allows school personnel to carry guns.
Florida legislators this month approved a $400 million school safety proposal that includes $97 million for more school resource officers and $67 million for the “school guardian” program.
Many school districts have already said they have no interest in the guardian program, which would allow trained school employees carry guns on campus.
Senate President Joe Negron said Friday that if there is unspent money in the guardian program, it might be used to hire school resource officers.
Negron said legislative leaders were discussing with Gov. Rick Scott’s office about using the Legislative Budget Commission to shift any unused money.
AUSTIN – Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar reminds shoppers they can save money on certain items during the state’s annual sales tax holiday.
This year, the sales tax holiday is scheduled for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 11-13.
The law exempts most clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks priced below $100 from sales tax, saving shoppers about $8 on every $100 they spend during the weekend.
“Most folks won’t hear the back-to-school bell for another month, but it’s never too early to take advantage of the opportunity to save money on everything from ball caps to ballpoint pens,” Hegar said. “As the father of three young children, I know how these expenses can add up.”
Lists of apparel and school supplies that may be purchased tax-free can be found on the Comptroller’s website at TexasTaxHoliday.org.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Golden Agri-resources Ltd
* GAR continues to have a positive outlook for full year 2017 supported by increasing production volume Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Aswath Damodaran, NYU Stern School of Business finance professor, discusses Warren Buffett's comments to CNBC about investing as well as his thoughts on investing in tech.
TEHRAN, Mar. 20 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has sent a message to his Tunisian counterpart Beji Caid Essebsi congratulating Tunisia on the anniversary of its Independence Day.
After congratulating the people and government of the Republic of Tunisia, Hassan Rouhani hoped that in light of the will of the two countries' high officials, the two countries will further develop their bilateral relations and cooperation based on mutual interest.
The process of Tunisian Independence occurred from 1952 to 1956 between France and a separatist movement led by Habib Bourguiba. Tunisia achieved its independence from the European colonial power on March 20, 1956.
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Daily Three-Midday' game
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday afternoon's drawing of the Indiana Lottery's "Daily Three-Midday" game were:
9-2-3, SB: 1
(nine, two, three; SB: one)
11:00am–#Fairfield Connecticut– A man trying to shop lift a shopping cart full of condoms at the Stop and Shop on Villa Avenue according to radio reports is now in police custody.
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I woke up this morning and was handed a brand new and clean ledger to start the new year God had allowed me. The old sheets were crumpled and smudged by my efforts to erase or correct my errors, to underline my successes and to audit the losses and gains of my past efforts. But somehow I couldn’t just close up and throw away the old one. Too many memories were ... (click for more)
CASPER, Wyo. (AP) - Police say a central Wyoming man they arrested for public intoxication claimed he had traveled back in time to warn of an alien invasion.
Casper police say Brant Johnson was arrested Monday, but he also told police he was from the year 2048.
KTWO-AM in Casper reports that Johnson told police that he wanted to warn the people of Casper that aliens will arrive next year, and that they should leave as soon as possible. He asked to speak to the president of the town, about 170 miles (270 kilometers) northwest of Cheyenne.
Police say Johnson had slurred speech, blood-shot eyes, and a blood-alcohol level of .136
The man told police he was only able to time travel because aliens filled his body with alcohol. He noted that he was supposed to be transported to the year 2018, not this year.
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Montenegro Says It Won Arbitration Over Marina Deal
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 7:33 PM EST) -- Montenegro has prevailed in arbitration that was filed after it backed out of a deal with a Latvian consortium to privatize a marina located on the country's southern coast, according to Montenegro's Ministry of Transport and Maritime Affairs.
The ministry said in a statement Wednesday that the arbitral tribunal had issued a decision in its favor two days prior, though it did not say when or where the claim had been filed.
The dispute stems from the government’s unilateral termination of an agreement to sell shares...
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Chef Ramsay makes an oyster dish and then tells the competitors that he is ready to send some of them home.
Eau Claire (WQOW) -- The Moondogs get a leadoff homer from Daniel Amaral, and keep scoring, eliminating the Express from the Northwoods League North Division playoffs.
Mankato's bats produce 12 runs on 15 hits against Eau Claire pitchers Luke Eldred, Kenny Ogg, and Isaiah Davis. Jake Shepski's three-run homer off of Eldred in the fourth helps turn the game in Mankato's favor, giving the Moondogs a 5-0 lead. Kenton Crews has 4 RBI for the visitors.
The Express offense is stymied by Mankato starter Tyler Lesley, who tosses seven and two-thirds scoreless innings, allowing three hits and issuing three walks while striking out three. Trevor Schweke has a pair of hits for Eau Claire, with Garrett Woolforth delivering the only other hit for the Express.
Eau Claire, which joined the Northwoods League in 2005, was making its fifth appearance in the playoffs and second straight, all under field manager Dale Varsho. The Express won the NWL title in 2010.
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Click here for updated jail bookings in Caddo and Bossier Parishes.
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Shreveport police are searching for one man accused of stabbing another twice in the chest.
Branden White was named by Shreveport police as the main suspect in a Thursday night stabbing. He is charged with aggravated battery.
Police say they got the call at 7:15 p.m. The victim told police that the two were arguing and then it got physical.
The victim was stabbed twice in the chest. His injuries were considered non-life-threatening.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crimestoppers at 318-673-7373 or visit www.lockemup.org.
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Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa joined the blockade on Qatar along with other Gulf nations [Hamad I Mohammed/Reuters] A prominent human rights lawyer in Bahrain has been arrested after launching a lawsuit against the government over its restrictions imposed on neighbouring Qatar. Issa Faraj Arhama al-Burshaid was detained after challenging Manama's sanctions, which include blocking Qataris from staying in the country along with other economic penalties.
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“Had a wonderful meeting with Mr. Roberto Azevêdo, Director-General of the WTO” the PM tweeted and posted a picture with him. (Twitter)
World Trade Organisation chief Roberto Azevêdo today called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi here. The WTO director-general is here for a mini-ministerial meeting. “Had a wonderful meeting with Mr. Roberto Azevêdo, Director-General of the WTO” the PM tweeted and posted a picture with him. Talking to reporters, Azevêdo said the mini-ministerial meeting will be useful for carrying forward the mandate of the multilateral trade body.
“We are facing many challenges in the WTO and outside. Trade environment globally is very risky at this point of time. We will try to have an open and honest conversation at the informal WTO meeting here,” Azevedo said here earlier today.
April 12 Argen X BV:
* Argenx launches phase II study of ARGX-110 as a monotherapy in relapsed/refractory CTCL patients
* Phase II clinical trial will enroll up to 10 additional relapsed/refractory CTCL patients
* Primary endpoints of trial are safety and efficacy and secondary endpoints include pharmacokinetics and immunogenicity.
* Interim data are expected by end of 2017
* Expect to report topline data in second half of 2018.
* Phase II clinical trial will be conducted at multiple centers in Europe Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
A woman who specialized in selling black market petrol along the expressway near Agofure Park, Sapele, Delta State, was today, burnt to death after a car hit her bike while returning from where she went to buy petrol.
According to reports, the fuel she bought to be resold, was attached to the bike when the incident occurred at Oghara. The fuel caught fire after impact and burnt the victim and her bike.
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OSLO, April 28 Norway's central bank will keep its daily sale of foreign currency unchanged in May, it said on Friday.
The bank will sell foreign exchange equivalent to 850 million Norwegian crowns per day.
In order to make funds available to be spent as part of the government's fiscal budget, Norges Bank exchanges currency earned from the country's oil industry and its sovereign wealth fund into Norwegian crowns.
More details on how and why the central bank trades currency can be seen here: bit.ly/2iIfmLq (Reporting by Oslo newsroom)
UDINE, Italy (AP) - Udinese has fired coach Massimo Oddo after 11 straight losses in Serie A.
The decision was expected after Sunday's 2-1 loss to Crotone left the team four points above the relegation zone.
The 41-year-old Oddo replaced Luigi Delneri in November and won his first five league matches, including a 3-1 victory at Inter Milan.
Udinese has not immediately announced a replacement but former Juventus defender Igor Tudor is favored to take over until the end of the season.
The former Croatia international began his senior coaching career in 2013 at Hajduk Split, where he won the Croatian Cup. He has also coached PAOK Thessaloniki, Karabukspor and Galatasaray.
Thousands take to the streets in Rio after a city councilwoman is murdered. No reporter narration.
Let's talk about two of the most popular beverages on the planet.We know coffee is a must-have for many every morning and red wine a staple for some at night.If these are your go-tos - a winemaker has one drink that blends your two loves.Apothic Brew Wine is infused with cold brew coffee, so you will never have to decide again!They infuse the grapes with the cold brew coffee and are only making it in small and limited quantities.It hits store shelves nationwide on April 1 - and no, it's not an April Fools joke.The coffee/wine collaboration contains less caffeine than a cup of decaf coffee, so they say that buzz will likely have to come from the wine itself.
QUEENS — A fire broke out at Citi Field on Wednesday, sending smoke billowing into the sky over the stadium.
The fire started around 3:40 p.m. and was under control by 4 p.m. The sprinkler system knocked down the fire.
Daniel Mosher, a man on scene, said he heard “a loud blast.”
It was in a display case in the stadium’s rotunda.
No injuries were reported.
It is not yet clear what caused the fire.
The Mets are scheduled to play the Braves Wednesday night.
Yankees first baseman Greg Bird continues to play in rehab games while recovering from a bruised right ankle. Manager Joe Girardi said Sunday Bird still needs more at-bats in the minors before rejoining the Yankees. (Photo: Seth Wenig/AP Photo)
Saudi Arabia on Monday said that public cinemas would be allowed in the conservative kingdom and the first cinemas were likely to open by March 2018.
“Commercial cinemas will be allowed to operate in the kingdom as of early 2018, for the first time in more than 35 years,” the culture and information ministry said in a statement on Monday, adding that the government would begin licensing venues immediately.
Reviving cinemas represents a paradigm shift for Saudi Arabia. The kingdom is promoting entertainment as part of sweeping changes known collectively as Vision 2030, which are being implemented despite opposition from conservatives.
“This marks a watershed moment in the development of the cultural economy in the kingdom,” the information minister, Awwad Alawwad, said in the statement.
Hardliners, who see cinemas as a threat to cultural and religious identity, were instrumental in shutting them down in the 1980s.
A French tourist who tried to have her picture taken with a crocodile in Thailand was injured when the reptile snapped at her when she got too close.
The woman, who is in her 40s, suffered a severe bite wound to her leg Sunday at the Khao Yai National Park, said Thanya Netithammakul, head of the National Park, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Department.
She had been squatting next to the animal, posing for a picture, but she tipped over and the crocodile snapped, the official told the Bangkok Post in a story published Monday.
The attack happened Sunday off the nature study trail in the Haew Suwat waterfall area.
According to the Post, signs warned visitors about the crocodiles and tourists were told to keep to the nature trail.
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Amarillo police are looking for information on an attempted robbery late Sunday night.
Around 11:13 p.m., officers responded to the Sakura restaurant at 4000 south Soncy Road.
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A man entered through the back door of the business and pointed a gun at employees.
He demanded money, but employees told him there was none.
He then fled through the same door he entered through and ran into an apartment complex west of the restaurant.
No injuries were reported and no arrests have been made.
The suspect was wearing a black ski mask, black hooded sweatshirt and a lighter cover on his face.
Anyone with information on this crime is asked to call the Amarillo Crime Stoppers at (806) 374-4400.
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Following the Warriors' 103-90 loss to the San Antonio Spurs in Game 4 of the best-of-seven series, Golden State head coach Steve Kerr told reporters that star point guard Steph Curry is "not going to play anytime soon."
Steve Kerr on Stephen Curry: "Not going to play anytime soon." Kerr said he is on track, but doesn't have a timetable on his return — Mark Medina (@MarkG_Medina) April 22, 2018
Kerr also said that Curry "still has a few limitations," although he does not have pain in his left knee.
Curry has missed 14 straight games since suffering from a Grade 2 left MCL sprain on March 23.
The point guard has only played in 51 games this season, averaging 26.4 points, 5.1 rebounds and 6.1 assists.
The Warriors won their first three games against the Spurs in Round 1 of the playoffs before Sunday's loss. The two teams will return to Oakland for Game 5 on Tuesday.
CPA Albert Dicus presented the results of state-required audit for the fiscal year that ended June 30 to last week's regular meeting of the UCRA board. CPA Albert Dicus presented the results of state-required audit for the fiscal year that ended June 30 to last week's regular meeting of the UCRA board.
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Kelly Osbourne has thanked parents Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne for “showing me what true love is”, as the couple celebrate their 36th wedding anniversary.
Singer and presenter Kelly, 33, posted a throwback picture on Instagram of her mum and dad on their big day in 1982.
The sweet snap shows the pair both dressed in white, with Sharon wearing a lacy veil and clutching a bouquet.
Black Sabbath rocker Ozzy has a garland of flowers and leaves around his neck.
Kelly wrote: “Happy Anniversary Mum and Dad 36 years and still going strong.
“Thank you for showing me what true love is.”
Sharon, 65, and Ozzy, 69, tied the knot in Maui, Hawaii, on July 4 1982.
The couple have three children together – Kelly, son Jack and daughter Aimee.
An elderly woman had her bag stolen and was pushed into a metal fence whilst walking in Oswestry yesterday.
The incident happened at around 5.10pm near Oak Street car park.
The woman was walking home when she was approached by a man who demanded money; he then stole her handbag and pushed her into the fence.
Once the man had gained possession of the bag he ran onto Lorne Street onto Prince Street towards Castle Street.
The man is described as white, tall (but under 6ft) with a large big build and with a local accent. He is believed to have been wearing a brown long sleeve top.
If you witnessed this incident, have any information in relation to it or noticed anything suspicious in the area around the time of the incident please contact West Mercia Police on 101 referencing incident 521 of 13 August.
Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Former World Middleweight Champion, Terry Downes has died aged 81. The ring legend – nicknamed the Paddington Express – was Britain’s oldest living world champion.
He passed away peacefully in his sleep this morning after an incredible fighting career throughout the 1950s and 60s.
Downes – who was given the British Empire Medal – is survived by his five children and eight grandchildren.
A statement from his family read: “Terry Downes BEM, the former world middleweight champion, has died aged 81.
“Terry passed away peacefully on the morning of 6th October. At the time of his death he was Britain’s oldest living world champion.
Downes retired with a record of 35 wins and nine defeats with 28 knockouts.
After his retirement from the ring, he went on to have a 25-year acting career.
He released an autobiography in 1989 called My Bleeding Business.
Downes is survived by his wife Barbara along with five children and eight grandchildren, who will keep his memory going on.
PARACHINAR, Pakistan (AP) — A Pakistani official says a roadside bomb has killed six members of a family in a tribal region near the Afghan border.
Rafiq Khattak, a tribal official, says the family was travelling on Tuesday from the village of Muqbil to the village of Boshera to attend a funeral service in the Kurram tribal region when the planted bomb destroyed their vehicle.
He says three women were among the fatalities. A seventh person in the vehicle was wounded and is in hospital, in critical condition.
No group immediately claimed responsibility for the attack. Islamic militants operate in the area, and the Pakistani military has carried out several operations there, trying to rout the extremists.
The holidays are just around the corner, and Kohl's Department Store is looking to fill positions to help with the busy crowds that are expected in stores.
The hiring event will be held October 7, from 10 a.m to 4 p.m. at the following stores:
Kohl’s Cumming Store
1615 Market Place Blvd., Cumming
1615 Market Place Blvd., Cumming Kohl’s Merchant’s Walk Store
1289 Johnson Ferry Rd., Marietta
1289 Johnson Ferry Rd., Marietta Kohl’s Roswell Store
620 W Crossville Rd., Roswell
Seasonal job positions include freight processing and sales associates on the sales floor, point of sale and customer service.
For more information about the hiring event, visit KohlsCareers.com.
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Show Me Cash' game
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Missouri Lottery's "Show Me Cash" game were:
11-13-21-24-29
(eleven, thirteen, twenty-one, twenty-four, twenty-nine)
Estimated jackpot: $127,000
The Edwardsville Police Department once again held its annual Classic Car Show as part of the Route 66 Festival in Downtown Edwardsville on Saturday. The Edwardsville Police Academy benefited again from profit made from the car show.
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Cypress Creek Community Church will hold their Free Food Giveaway on Saturday, August 26, at 8 a.m. Everyone throughout the area is invited to participate. You must be a Florida resident, and be present, to receive the food.
The church is located two miles west of Alford, at 1772 Macedonia Road, just off the Alford Highway (Hwy. 276). For more information, call 850-573-6848 or 850-718-7311.
The 28th Texas Blueberry Festival kicked off this weekend with a new addition called Demo Days. The Nacogdoches Convention and Visitor's Bureau partnered with area businesses to offer demonstration classes as a means to attract more tourist.
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With no challengers, Michael Christensen, Brad Serkin and Brad Waller easily secured seats on the Redondo Beach Unified School District Board of Education four years ago. This time around, the incumbents know what to expect governing the high-performing, 9,700-student district - and they have competition.
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There was nothing haphazard about the violence that erupted today in this bucolic town in Virginia’s heartland. At about 10 a.m. today, at one of countless such confrontations, an angry mob of white supremacists formed a battle line across from a group of counter-protesters, many of them older and gray-haired, who had gathered near a church parking lot. On command from their leader, the young men charged and pummeled their ideological foes with abandon. One woman was hurled to the pavement, and the blood from her bruised head was instantly visible
Moscow is grappling with a slew of fake bomb calls that have prompted the evacuation of shopping malls, schools, railway stations and administrative buildings.
The Tass news agency says there were over 100 anonymous bomb warnings in Moscow on Friday. No explosives have been found.
Friday's calls were the latest in a wave of fake bomb threats that have haunted Russia for a month, prompting evacuations of tens of thousands of people and incurring massive economic damages.
21:17 Reported News Briefs Tevet 4, 5777 , 02/01/17 Tevet 4, 5777 , 02/01/17 Tuesday funeral for Istanbul shooting victim The coffin bearing 19-year-old Lian Zaher Nassar, the Israeli victim of Saturday night's fatal shooting in Istanbul, arrived in Israel Monday evening. Her funeral is scheduled for 11am Tuesday in her home town of Tira.
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March 19 (Reuters) - Xilinx Inc:
* XILINX CEO OUTLINES NEW VISION, STRATEGY FOR THE COMPANY
* XILINX INC - CEO’S STRATEGY INVOLVES “NEW EMPHASIS ON DATA CENTER ACCELERATION”, “ACCELERATING GROWTH IN CORE MARKETS​” Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
March 30 Dongfang Modern Agriculture Holding Group Ltd
* Response to media speculation
* Notes media speculation that company is considering a secondary listing on South Korean Kosdaq
* Confirms that it is in discussions with KOSDAQ and has appointed advisers Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
It’s reported this week by Autosport that the Hyundai and Toyota World Rally Championship teams have expressed an interest in signing Kris Meeke.
The County Tyrone driver and co driver Paul Nagle were dropped by Citroen last week for what the team described as an “excessively high number of crashes”.
The latest crash came in Portugal where Meeke was airlifted to hospital for checks.
Despite a win record under the French manufacture only beaten by the great Sebastian Loeb, Citroen said Meeke’s accidents meant they had to change the line-up on “safety” grounds.
Bebe Rexha and Florida Georgia Line recorded a duet called “Meant To Be”.. and it’s on Bebe’s latest EP, “All Your Fault: Part Two”.
Rome, December 11 - President Sergio Mattarella expressed thanks to the Civil Protection Department on Monday as he awarded it Italy's gold medal for civic valour in relation to its efforts for a recent string of devastating earthquakes in central Italy. "The country is grateful. Thank you for what you do," the head of State said. The series of quakes started with one in August 2016 that claimed around 300 lives. "The Civil Protection Department is a point of linkage and complex fusion that covers al the administrations of the State," Mattarella said. He said it dealt both with prevention and intervention. This work required, he said, "committed, serious, scientific and constant work, for which dedication and capacity is needed. "Thank you for what you do".
NEW YORK, Aug 14 (Reuters) - U.S. interest rates futures fell to session lows on Monday after New York Federal Reserve President William Dudley told the Associated Press he expects another rate increase if economic data were to continue to meet his expectations.
At 2:36 p.m. (1836 GMT), federal funds futures suggested traders saw a 42 percent chance that the U.S. central bank would raise short-term rates at its Dec. 12-13 policy meeting, compared with 36 percent late on Friday, CME Group's FedWatch tool showed. (Reporting by Richard Leong; Editing by Meredith Mazzilli)
Nottinghamshire County Council is playing its part to ensure sports stars have the financial support they need by launching the 2017 Grant Aid Sports Fund for Talented Athletes.
To apply visit www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/talentedathletes by 5pm on the closing date, July 17.
How can Missourians have confidence in Attorney General Josh Hawley’s investigation of Gov. Eric Greitens’ use of the Confide app if the governor didn’t even take part? File photo AP
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A 24-year-old Thabane Sigadla from KwaDabeka has been sentenced to an effective 38 years imprisonment for carjacking, possession of unlicensed firearm and possession of ammunition.
Sigadla was accused of hijacking a vehicle in KwaDabeka in October 2016 and another one in New Germany in 2017. He was arrested in June 2017 after he had hijacked a vehicle in New Germany. It is alleged on 13 June 2017, a New Germany man and his family were leaving for working when they were accosted by three gunmen who wore balaclavas. At gunpoint they demanded the victim's Mercedes Benz and also took his wallet. The police were alerted and they started searching for the vehicle, they caught up with the suspect while he was still cruising in Claremont Road.
He was arrested by police and he was positively linked to another hijacking which took place at KwaDabeka in 2016. He was subsequently found guilty on all counts by the Pinetown Regional Court on 25 June 2018 and was sentenced.
Baku. 23 November. REPORT.AZ/ Price of the Azerbaijani Azeri LT CIF crude, put for sale on world markets went up by $ 0,47 or 0,74%.
Report informs, price of oil brand Azeri LT CIF now makes $ 64,42 per barrel.
Notably, minimum price of Azeri LT CIF was recorded in December 2001 ($ 19.15) and the maximum value of the brand was registered in July 2008 ($ 149.66).
Bellefontaine’s softball team fought its way to a sweep over visiting Kenton on Saturday during a doubleheader at Blue Jacket Park.
Bellefontaine’s Shelby Raney evades the tag of a Kenton player at third base during the first game of a doubleheader Saturday at Blue Jacket Park. (EXAMINER PHOTO | TONY BARRETT)
The Chieftains grabbed a 6-2 win in the first game and battled to an 10-7 victory in the second game.
The Chieftains improve their record to 6-7 as the Wildcats drop to 6-5.
Kenton led 2-1 after three innings in the first game, but Bellefontaine scored three runs in the fourth inning to take a 4-2 advantage. The Chiefs added two more runs in the fifth inning for a 6-2 score and the Wildcats never recovered.
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Prichard Police officers are investigating following a police chase that ended in a fiery crash. It happened Tuesday evening around 10 PM.
A suspect was driving at a high rate of speed along Highway 45 near the I-65 interchange. The suspect’s car crashed into a utility pole.
Highway 45 was shut down for several hours while the wreck was cleared and the utilities were repaired. We’re awaiting more information from Prichard Police.
The first day of Illinois football practice at Memorial Stadium in Champaign on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017.
ROURKELA: A week after a lady Assistant Professor Jharna Dalei (29) committed suicide by hanging herself from a ceiling fan at staff common room of Padmanava College of Engineering (PCE) here, another unnatural death was reported from the same campus on Friday.
Sector-3 police station IIC Rashmita Patel said the institute’s security guard Ram Chandra Gouda (52) was on duty on Friday in front of the boy’s hostel when he collapsed and was declared brought dead at Ispat General Hospital (IGH).
She said Gouda had asthmatic condition and his death has no link with the woman’s death. Meanwhile, police have registered a case against a college faculty member for abetment in suicide based on Jharna’s suicide note.
The faculty member is absconding and efforts are on to arrest him, he said. Jharna’s father Madhusudan and mother Subarna reiterated allegation that their daughter was killed and they want justice. On January 27 afternoon, Jharna had committed suicide at the staff common room.
Seattle Sounders fans still smarting from Toronto FC’s victory on Saturday might have had to go through the five stages of grief all over again this morning if they tried to check the news: For a couple hours, The Seattle Times displayed a pre-scheduled “victory” advertisement for the Sounders on their website.
These type of ads are often planned ahead of time, but are meant to be cancelled in the event of a loss. Apparently, the Times forgot to pull the ad, and so articles on the site were surrounded by bright green banners calling the Sounders “Champions” and advertising a parade and rally in downtown Seattle.
Toronto FC defeated the Sounders 2-0 to take home the MLS Cup with goals by Jozy Altidore in the 67th minute and Victor Vasquez in the 94th, sending the game-clinching shot in after Armando Cooper’s shot hit the goalpost.
The ad mistake was noticed and screenshotted for Twitter as early as 8:45 a.m.
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The Golden Eagles had a chance to beat Providence at the buzzer, but a late turnover secured a 77-75 Friar victory. Take a look at some of the best photos from a memorable day at the BMO Harris Bradley Center. (All photos by Helen Dudley.)
Slideshow • 12 Photos Just shy of 19,000 people attended Marquette's loss to Providence, making it the most well-attended game of the year.
Former Brighton & Hove Albion defender and coach Ian Chapman has hailed their promotion to the Premier League as ‘fantastic’.
The 46-year-old made 281 appearances and scored 14 goals during a nine-year spell at his hometown club.
The now Burgess Hill Town manager went onto a coaching role at the Seagulls in 2006 and has backed Albion chairman Tony Bloom for putting his ‘money where his mouth is’.
Chapman said: “(It is) fantastic. Thoroughly deserved. Hopefully they will go and win the title now, which it looks like they will and they totally deserve that.
“From my point of view, I have supported the club since I was a kid and it’s fantastic they are back in the big time and all credit to all those concerned at the club. The players and the manager have done absolutely brilliant.
“Hopefully, they can establish themselves in the top league with a chairman who puts his money where his mouth is and supports the club.”
Huberdeau scored his first goal of the regular season in the third period of Friday's 5-3 loss to Tampa Bay.
The goal was helpful, but Huberdeau's plus-minus was problematic, as he finished minus-2 despite scoring. Still, he's off to a good start toward a career year on offense, an encouraging sign for his fantasy owners.
Cunningham will get the start at power forward for Monday's matchup against the Rockets.
Cunningham will get the start in place of Anthony Davis (left adductor). He had started in Davis' place three of the previous five games, and posted 8.7 points, 9.0 rebounds, 0.7 steals, 0.7 blocks. and 1.0 triples across 24.9 minutes during that span. He is likely in line for a similar workload Monday.
GARDAI in County Limerick are investigating a hit and run accident where four people, including two children, were hospitalised this Tuesday.
The serious crash happened on the N69 at Wallace’s Cross, Askeaton at around 4pm between a car and an SUV jeep.
Emergency services attended the scene and four people, two adults and two children, required medical attention and were subsequently brought to University Hospital Limerick where their conditions are understood to be stable as they did not suffer life threatening injuries.
Gardai have launched an investigation after the driver failed to remain at the scene and are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the crash to contact them at Newcastle West Garda Station on 069 20650.
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A model wears a T-shirt by Christian Siriano bearing a message of tolerance. Sales of the shirts benefit the ACLU.
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BEIJING (AP) — Chinese Premier Li Keqiang says, 'We don't want to see a trade war' with U.S., hope to negotiate disputes.
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ABCNews.com(WASHINGTON) — The Trump family’s first year of hosting the annual White House Easter Egg Roll showcased first lady Melania Trump as storyteller.
Following her husband’s opening remarks to an estimated 21,000 guests gathered on the South Lawn, the first lady referred to the event as a “wonderful tradition.”
Greeting the crowd and blowing a whistle to kick off the 139th Easter Egg Roll, Melania Trump then sat with a handful of kids and read “Party Animals.”
The first lady told the group of children that the book, written in 2010 by Kathie Lee Gifford, “shows that we are all different, but we are all alike.”
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Borough Assembly meetings are now held in the Hallingstad-Peratrovich Building until further notice – KFSK continues to provide live broadcast of these community meetings.
Find the Archive of past meetings here: KFSK Borough Meeting Archive
The Woodlands-based Huntsman Corp. reported increased profits and revenues in the fourth quarter as market conditions improved for the chemical company. Huntsman’s $128 million quarterly profit compares favorably to just a $4 million gain versus the end of 2015. For the full 2016, Huntsman posted a $326 million gain compared to $93 million in 2015. Huntsman’s quarterly revenues grew just slightly from $2.3 billion to $2.4 billion. The company said it’s progressing with the proposed spinoff of its pigments business in the second quarter of the year. The new company, named Venator, would focus largely on the titanium dioxide chemical, called TiO2, which is used as a pigment for everything ... ...
In this June 1, 2006, file photo, drummer Kirk Johnson speaks at a news conference during the first rehearsal by members of the new band The Truth in Minneapolis. Johnson, a longtime drummer for Prince and estate manager at Paisley Park who was among those who discovered the musician's body April 21, 2016, is one of the key figures investigators want to interview in relation to his death.
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Mitch-Smith Chevrolet car dealership in Cullman suffered significant hail damage late Monday evening.
Every car on the lot had suffered some type of damage whether to the sun roof, windows or side mirrors due to "baseball-sized hail".
According to the General Manager, out of the 350 cars on the lot, 50-60 were a total loss.
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Hood River Valley High School is seeking lightly used winter coats, boots, snow pants, hats, gloves and scarves for students who can’t afford new items. Community members are asked to drop off donations to the front office. Students are also bringing in donations.
The school’s student government class, teacher Matthew Gerlick’s art class, and staff are working together to make what’s turning into a long winter bearable for all students, according to a press release.
During the event, which began Monday and will run through Feb. 24 from 11:25 a.m. to noon in the lower gym, items will be offered for free to all students. Any leftover gear will be donated to various charitable organizations in the Gorge to supply residents with winter clothing.
For more information, email morgan.totten@hoodriver.k12.or.us.
ISLAMABAD : Chief Justice of Pakistan Mian Saqib Nisar on Tuesday took suo motu of an appeal filed by visually-impaired advocate Yousuf Saleem, advising the Lahore High Court (LHC) to reconsider him for the post of civil judge.
The advocate filed a petition challenging the high court selection committee’s decision to turn him down for the post of a civil judge despite successfully clearing competitive examination.
Taking notice of the appeal, Justice Nisar directed the selection committee to conduct a fresh interview with the candidate.
The 25-year-old topped his law examination and received a gold medal from the University of Punjab.
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HAMILTON, Ohio (AP) - A state lawmaker facing a felony firearms charge in southwestern Ohio has been released under $2,500 bond.
Republican Rep. Wes Retherford, of Hamilton, is charged with driving under the influence and improper handling of a firearm in a vehicle.
The Butler County sheriff said says Retherford was arrested early Sunday after police responded to a report of a man passed out behind the wheel at a McDonald's restaurant drive-thru. The sheriff's office says a loaded handgun was found on a vehicle seat.
Retherford's attorney said Monday that he was no threat to flee, had substantial ties to the community, and no criminal record that he knew of. Retherford kept his head down while appearing via video at the hearing.
He just began his third two-year term at the Statehouse.
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METAIRIE, La. (AP) - An alligator has been wrangled after crawling out of a storm drain in Louisiana.
WWL reports (http://bit.ly/2pbVXFK) a 7-foot (2.13-meter) alligator emerged from a drain in Jefferson Parish on Monday after heavy rains.
The drain was located behind an elementary school that wasn't holding class because of spring break.
The alligator did move around, but Bucktown resident Hazel Porter described it as mainly "just chilling."
Video obtained by WWL shows a group of Bucktown residents detaining the alligator by lassoing its neck and tying the rope to a nearby pole as the creature thrashes.
Steven Nicholson, a witness, says wildlife professions arrived and taped its mouth shut. The wranglers placed the bound alligator in a pickup truck and planned to relocate it.
East Lyme - A New London man already facing charges stemming from more than 10 burglaries in four area towns has been charged in connection with four more. Isaiah L. Prue, 28, whose last known address was 22 Amity St., Apt.
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ISTANBUL — Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Ankara to meet his Turkish counterpart, following visits to Syria and Egypt.
Putin and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan are meeting Monday evening to discuss developments in Syria and the Middle East, as well as bilateral relations, according to the Turkish president’s office.
Putin and Erdogan met several times this year and regularly talk on the telephone as they and Iran work to broker a solution in Syria.
Relations between the two countries were tense after Turkey shot down a Russian fighter jet for violating its airspace in 2015. But the two have since restored bilateral relations.
Putin and Erdogan are expected to hold a joint news conference after their meeting.
Beyoncé has not posted a picture in the past couple weeks leading many to think she might of had the twins.
According to The Shade Room, a tip from an unknown source said
“My homegirl works at UCLA Hospital and she spilled some tea about my girl Queen Bey!
She told me that Beyoncé and her team showed up to the hospital and that they’re in the process of shutting down the whole 5th floor. She also said that they’re moving patients to another building”.
In addition, there was a post from hair guru Chuck Amos saying “Hang in there, mama! to Beyonce
“One day we discover that technique has become a natural response… and then our technique is who we are.” Beatrice Manley is writing about stage acting, but as with many aspects of her thespian manual, her advice is applicable to writing, music, sports and most any endeavor that involves mastery of a craft and developing the faith to leap beyond. Manley had a long career on stage before turning to teaching and coaching actors. Your Breath in Art summarizes her methods, and with its emphasis on mindfulness and authenticity, can eveb serve as a signpost to leading a fuller, more connected life.
THE BUZZ: Wyoming Man Tells Police He is from 2048 and Comes with a Warning Message
However, there was a crossed wire
CASPER, Wyo. — Police say they have heard just about everything when it comes to people attempting to get out of trouble with the law.
It appears we have a time-traveler in our midst.
Police in Casper, Wyoming arrested Bryant Johnson after they say he was drunk in public and causing a disturbance.
He had allegedly had slurred speech, blood-shot eyes and a BAC of .136
But Johnson said he wasn’t drinking.
He told police he is a time-traveler from the year 2048 and has traveled back in time to warn us of an impending alien invasion.
When police arrived on scene, he said something along the lines of “Take me to your leader” and demanded to talk to the “town president.”
As for being drunk, Johnson said the aliens had to fill him with alcohol in order to transport him through time.
However, there was a crossed wire.
Johnson said he was supposed to be sent to 2018.
Workers on Arriva Rail North will stage a fresh strike later this month in the long-running dispute over the role of guards on trains.
Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union will walk out for 24 hours on July 21, causing fresh disruption to services.
RMT general secretary Mick Cash said: “It is a tribute to the determination and professionalism of RMT members on Arriva Rail North that they have remained rock solid for over a year now in what is a battle to put public safety before private profit.
A majority of voters thinks President Trump’s executive order on immigration is better described as a restriction on terrorist hot spots than as a “Muslim ban.” And more think the action makes the U.S. safer than say it makes the country less safe.
MOSCOW, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Monday that elements of Moscow’s military contingent to Syria had already begun returning to Russia, the RIA news agency reported. (Reporting by Jack Stubbs; Editing by Andrew Osborn)
The Dec.. 8, 1941, front page of the New York Times announces the attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. (Photo: CONTRIBUTED PHOTO)
There was not a word in the Ventura County Star on Dec. 7 about Pearl Harbor remembrance. We need to be reminded of "A Day to Remember" and the "Day of Infamy" in our newspapers and other news sources.
After seeing nothing on the front page, I went to "Today In History" and was amazed that Dec. 7, 43 BC, plus several years in the 20th century, were mentioned, but nothing on the bombing of Pearl Harbor. How could this happen?
Please mark your calendar for Dec. 7, 2018, and subsequent years so this does not get forgotten again. In a few years, those of us who were alive on that day will be gone. Won't we still want to remind future generations of that fateful day and those who gave their lives?
Ken Dickey, Oak Park
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TYLER, Texas (AP) - James Cavender, the founder of the Cavender's western wear retail chain, has died in East Texas.
Company Chief Financial Officer Jim Thompson says Cavender died Tuesday at East Texas Medical Center in Tyler. He was 87.
Thompson said Wednesday that Cavender, over the past few years, had health issues that left him hospitalized at various times. Thompson did not elaborate.
The company was founded in 1965 in Pittsburg, Texas, where Cavender still lived with his wife, Pat. Thompson says Cavender about 20 years ago turned over day-to-day business operations to his three sons.
The company, now based in Tyler, operates more than 70 stores in Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Colorado, Missouri, Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, Kansas and Nebraska.
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Re: Your smartphone is another addiction to be avoided, Opinion, Aug. 14
Your smartphone is another addiction to be avoided, Opinion, Aug. 14
Great column by Ari Goldkind about smartphones being an addiction and a major cause of distracted driving. Mr. Goldkind argues that even using hands-free or Bluetooth causes distracted driving. After an incident I had last week, I couldn’t agree more.
I was attempting to contact my daughter, using my phone and the Bluetooth feature, while I was driving. Just as she answered the phone, I was approaching a red light. I stopped and, without thinking (distracted by our conversation), I looked both ways, saw it was clear and drove through the red light, as if it was a four-way stop.
This was a perfect example of distracted driving, even though talking on the phone hands-free is legal.
Washington (CNN) The Supreme Court, in a 5-4 decision, ruled Tuesday that foreign corporations cannot be sued in US court under the Alien Tort Statute for violations of international law.
The ruling is a loss for some 6,000 foreign citizens who were victims of terrorist attacks and sought to sue the New York branch of the Arab Bank, the largest bank in Jordan.
The case had pitted human rights groups and victims of terrorism against multinational corporations that had argued they should not be sued in US courts, especially because the allegations lack the necessary nexus to the US.
Take a look back at the good old days with our selection of photographs from the paper's archive.
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Pupils from St Patrick's Convent who were successful at the Feis in 1994
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MOSCOW — A car veered onto the sidewalk and struck people near a bus stop in the Russian city of Sochi, killing one pedestrian and injuring five others.
In a video shown by state news channel Russia-24, a black car traveling at high speed on a main street veers across two lanes of traffic and crashes into the pedestrians, then plows through a railing and collides with a car travelling on a cross-street.
News reports said preliminary information suggested the driver had fallen asleep at the wheel.
Wednesday’s accident occurred in the Dagomys district of Sochi, one of the 11 cities hosting soccer World Cup matches.
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"No more numbers. Say their names": that’s the motto of a new campaign by the nonprofit Marylanders to Prevent Gun Violence.
Behind the Statistics aims to build a personal connection through portraits and essays between the public and those devastated by gun violence. We speak to Jen Pauliukonis, president of the coalition, and Cynthia "KeKe" Collins, a member of Mothers of Murdered Sons and Daughters, whose 22-year-old son was killed in a shooting.
Then: University of Baltimore law professor Michael Meyerson describes the legal challenge facing Maryland’s assault-style weapons ban.
Many people around the Northwest are oohing and awing about that giant ring around the sun Wednesday. The white or rainbow ring circling the sun is something called a sun halo.
A sun halo forms when sunlight shines through ice crystals way up in the upper levels of our atmosphere. A similar occurrence is called a sundog during which a rainbow-colored splash appears to the left or the right of the morning sun.
Whenever we have high-level moisture, a lot of those thin, wispy clouds are made up of ice crystals instead of liquid droplets. Those ice crystals refract or bend the light to create an image like you saw up in the sky Wednesday. A beautiful sun halo.
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Larry Kwong, the first player of Asian heritage to appear in an NHL game, has died at age 94.
Kwong, who played a shift with the New York Rangers in a March 13, 1948 game against the Montreal Canadiens, died on Thursday in Calgary according to an obituary posted online.
Born in Vernon, B.C., on June 17, 1923, Kwong played as a youth with his hometown Hydrophones before moving up to the senior ranks, joining the Trail Smoke Eaters as an 18-year-old.
He eventually joined the New York Rovers, a Rangers farm team, and led them in scoring in the 1947–1948 season.
After his brief appearance with the Rangers, Kwong went on to play several seasons with the Valleyfield Braves of the Quebec Senior Hockey League. He also played in England and Switzerland, where he also coached.
Kwong was inducted into the B.C. Sports Hall of Fame on Sept. 19, 2013.
Parker is not in the lineup Monday against the Marlins, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Parker went 0-for-9 during Sunday's doubleheader, so he'll get the day off to clear his head as Gorkys Hernandez takes over in left field for the contest. The 28-year-old should still see a majority of reps in the outfield moving forward given the Giants' lack of other options.
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Jimoh Moshood, spokesman of the Nigeria police force, says the killing of seven officers in Abuja has shown the need for the special anti-robbery squad (SARS)There has been a campaign to scrap SARS over alleged excesses.Speaking with reporters in Abuja on Tuesday, Moshood said efforts were in place to arrest those who killed the officers in the line of duty.He said the force would not leave any stone unturned in bringing the perpetrators to book.“The killing of the policemen goes a long way to prove that the call for the disbandment of the SARS is not justified,” he said.Prior to the tragic incident, residents of Galadimawa raised security concerns in the area.https://www.thecable.ng/jimoh-moshood-officers-killed-in-abuja-shows-why-sars-wont-be-disbanded
CLICK HERE for the girls new Top Ten High School Basketball Poll from the News and Record, with Northwest Guilford at #1, Northern Guilford at #2 and Rockingham County at #3…
CLICK HERE for the new Boys Poll with Greensboro Day at #1, Wesleyan Christian Academy at #2 and the Southwest Guilford Cowboys at #3…..
Coming in from Joe Sirera and Spencer Turkin at the News and Record HSXtra section, with input from area coaches…
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Aisino Corp:
* SAYS IT SIGNS FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT WITH SHENZHEN TENCENT COMPUTER SYSTEMS ON BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2nvdvuj Further company coverage: (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
Former Eastbourne MP Stephen Lloyd says he will stand against Caroline Ansell in the forthcoming snap General Election.
Mr Lloyd, who lost his seat in the 2015 election to the Conservative’s Mrs Ansell, said he was walking through the Arndale Centre this morning (Tuesday) when he heard PM Theresa May had called the election for June 8.
He told the Herald, “I am ready for the election and up for it.
“I am extremely excited and looking forward to it.
“I loved the job as MP for our lovely town.
“It’s now down to the people of Eastbourne. They will decide.”
The ‘Rocket’ again ruffled feathers at the Betfred World Championship on Sunday by accusing Hearn and the two governing bodies of “bullying” and “intimidation”.
Five-time world champion O’Sullivan’s astonishing outburst stemmed from a letter received after the Masters warning him of possible disciplinary action.
O’Sullivan, the eventual winner, criticised both the performance and abilities of referee Terry Camilleri, and swore at a photographer – though ultimately no action was taken
The let-off saw eyebrows raised, however O’Sullivan sees himself as the victim of unfair disciplinary treatment in recent years.
Freddie Ulvestad has left Burnley to join Swedish club Djurgarden on a three-year deal.
Ulvestad, 25, made only 10 senior appearances for the Clarets since joining from Norwegian club Aalesund in March 2015.
The midfielder spent last season on loan at Charlton but can now look forward to European football with Djurgarden, who finished third in the Swedish top flight last season.
Freddie Ulvestad has left Burnley; he spent last season on loan at League One side Charlton
'Everyone at Turf Moor would like to thank Freddie for all his efforts and wish him well in his future career,' Burnley said in a statement.
Ulvestad played once for Burnley in the EFL Cup last season, before completing his loan move to the Valley - where he featured 31 times.
It was 2015-16 where the player made his most appearances for Burnley in the Championship, before their promotion put paid to his chances of first-team action.
Delhi: Jawaharlal Nehru University professor Ashok Kadam filed an FIR naming 17 students in connection with 12th March incident where the students barged into the Dean's office, allegedly manhandled and abused him.
DUBAI (Reuters) - Kuwait replaced its oil and finance ministers in a cabinet reshuffle on Monday, state news agency KUNA reported.
Bakhit al-Rashidi was appointed the new oil minister of the OPEC member state and Nayef Falah al-Hajraf was named the new finance minister, KUNA said citing a royal decree.
Sheikh Nasser Sabah Al-Ahmad, son of the ruling Emir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, was appointed the new minister of defence.
The previous cabinet resigned on Oct. 30 when its information minister was questioned by parliament and faced a no-confidence vote over violations of budgetary and legislative rules. Mohammed Nasser Al-Jabri was named the new minister.
The major oil producer has the oldest legislature among the Gulf Arab states and experiences frequent cabinet reshuffles. The previous government was formed in February. (Writing By Noah Browning; Editing by Raissa Kasolowsky)
Strike Teams Sent to Thomas Fire
(Strike Teams reassigned)…Imperial County had sent two Strike Teams to assist in the L.A. County Fires.
Imperial County Fire Chief Tony Rouhotas says the two Teams were released from the Rye and Creek fires Sunday. The Chief said both teams were reassigned to the Thomas Fire. They left for Ventura County Sunday night. At last report Monday morning, the Thomas Fire had burned over 230,500 acres and it has crossed over into Santa Barbara County. As of 7:00 Monday Morning the Thomas Fire was just 15 percent contained. The Fire has been burning since December 4th, and has destroyed 794 structures, and damaging 187 others. It is threatening 18,000 structures.
Only 50 metres off Bucca Road in Moonee, people are dumping their household rubbish in the bush.
Only 50 metres off Bucca Road in Moonee, people are dumping their household rubbish in the bush. Rachel Vercoe
AS I take my dog for a walk down Hursley Road I am surrounded by rubbish on the side of the road.
The main ingredients of this morass are cigarette packets and butts, takeaway drink containers from fast-food "restaurants", with the straw intact, and plastic soft drink and water bottles.
Why would anyone think it's okay to chuck these things out of a passing car?
Drivers, passengers, car surfers, whoever - show some maturity and responsibility and stop rubbishing our beautiful neighbourhood.
J. O'SHEA, Glenvale
Willie Nelson will return to PNC Music Pavillion on Wednesday, June 20 after he walked off the stage at his concert back on May 26.
The 85-year-old Nelson was the headline act of the Outlaw Music Festival at the PNC Music Pavilion Saturday.
The country music legend didn't even play a note before exiting the stage. A press release from LiveNation stated that illness was the reason Nelson did not perform.
According to LiveNation, tickets purchased for May 26 will be honored night of the show, no exchange necessary.
Tickets for the June 20 concert with Willie Nelson & Friends are on sale now at LiveNation.com, via the Live Nation app, the PNC Music Pavilion box office, Ticketmaster, or by phone 800-745-3000.
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Fifth Harmony Is Taking an Indefinite Hiatus The all-girl group is taking a break to pursue solo careers. They announced the news on Twitter Monday morning. Fifth Harmony Twitter Rumors sparked about the group's break-up following Camila Cabello's exit from 5H in 2016.
× Investigation underway after 1-year-old boy dies at Sheboygan hospital
SHEBOYGAN — An investigation is underway after a 1-year-old boy was pronounced dead at a hospital in Sheboygan.
Police said they were dispatched to a home near 27th and Center around 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 24 for a report of an unresponsive child. The child was taken to the hospital and pronounced dead.
The investigation is ongoing and an autopsy is pending.
Netflix is raising its prices by 10% next month on most plans . . . and naturally people will be angry. But let’s face it, you’re going to pay, because . . . “Stranger Things”.
The price hikes won’t affect ALL of their plans . . . but since they’re changing the most popular ones, most of their 53 million customers will be affected.
So, subscribers who pay for the standard $9.99 service will be charged $10.99 . . . or $1 more per month. And the price of the premium tier will be raised 17%, from $11.99 to $13.99.
The basic $7.99 plan is staying the same for now. It’s unclear if or how the old-school DVD plans will be affected.
The new prices will go into effect in November. Netflix is officially notifying customers on October 19th, 30 days before they’ll have to pay the higher price.
Season Two of “Stranger Things” hits Netflix on October 27th, and the timing is probably NOT a coincidence. If you’re planning to bail, that gives you less than a month to watch it before the cost goes up.
Shellbrook RCMP are asking for help identifying two people who allegedly stole gasoline, jerry cans and cheques from a rural property.
The two people went to the property multiple times between the evening of May 24 and the morning of May 25, then fraudulently used the stolen cheques in Shellbrook during the following days, according to an RCMP news release.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Shellbrook RCMP at 306-747-2606 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
The team is forced to integrate themselves into the world of big-ticket stadium shows after the life of a superstar singer is threatened.
President Donald Trump spoke again on the violence in Charlottesville. Trump faced criticism for his initial response from members of his own party.
If you don't have the budget or vacation days to take a cross-country trip, gas up the car and take a road excursion to one of these unexpected Texas cities that promise to quench your thirst for new adventures. Explore: Located about 3-1/2 hours from Houston, Tyler State Park has towering trees and a scenic spring-fed lake for outdoor adventurers.
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Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga speaks to media during a news conference after the reports on the launch of a North Korean missile, at the prime minister's office in Tokyo, Japan, in this photo taken by Kyodo February 12, 2017. Mandatory credit Kyodo/via REUTERS
TOKYO Japan's top government spokesman said on Thursday that he was watching the currency market with a sense of urgency, stressing the importance of its stability, as the yen rose after U.S. President Donald Trump expressed concern about the strong dollar.
Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga, while declining to comment on currency levels, told a regular news conference that markets are aware of geopolitical risks but that the U.S. and global economy remain on firm footing.
(Reporting by Tetsushi Kajimoto and Leika Kihara; Editing by Kim Coghill)
If you didn’t already love Brett Eldredge, this photo will definitely seal the deal!
Who are we kidding, EVERYONE already loves Brett so this pic is just icing on the cake!
After Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico leaving its 3.4 million residents with limited resources and no power, celebrities have banded together to raise funds for relief efforts according to In Style.
Stephen Colbert and actor Nick Kroll announced on “The Late Show,” that they would to donate to hurricane relief efforts for “every celebrity that puts up a puberty picture of when they’re 13 and put up #PuberMe.”
Brett was happy to oblige.
Need a good laugh? Here's teenage me….have at it #tbt #puberme #puertoricorelief A post shared by Brett Eldredge (@bretteldredge) on Oct 5, 2017 at 12:09pm PDT
THOSE EYES!
THAT PIC!
Perfection.
Can we also just take a second to share this adorable video of Brett singing a sweet lullaby to his dog, Edgar?
Heart…melting!!!
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A Stockton road is closed after a man climbed onto the roof of a property.
Neighbours say the man, who is believed to be in his 30s, has been on the roof of the Hartington Road building for several hours however police at the scene said he had ‘not been there a long time’.
One resident also claimed things had fallen from the roof onto the street below however this has not been confirmed by police.
Large crowds of people have gathered at either end of the cordon which starts about a third of the way down the road from the Yarm Lane end.
A number of emergency services are on the scene including three police vans, two ambulances and a fire engine.
The man, who is wearing a grey hoodie, has his face covered by a black balaclava. He is sitting part way out of what appears to be a skylight.
A similar protest previously at the property lasted 20 hours, police have confirmed.
Ruth was born in Kingsport, Tennessee to the late Charles and Emily Kent Perry. She was a member of Vermont United Methodist Church, and she enjoyed crocheting and knitting afghans.
She was also preceded in death by a brother, Patrick K. Perry; and sister-in-law, Deborah Perry.
Ruth is survived by her sister, Brenda Caudill and husband Willard; nieces, Rebecca Rife and husband, TJ; Rachel Durham and husband, Daniel; great-nieces, Emily Durham and Hannah Rife; several cousins and friends also survive.
A Celebration of Life Service be conducted at 6:00 pm on Thursday, February 16, 2017 in the J. Wayne Hamilton Memorial Chapel of Oak Hill Funeral & Cremation Services Pastor Christi Taylor officiating.
An online guest registry may be signed by visiting www.oakhillfh.com.
The care of Ruth Adele Perry and her family has been entrusted to The Staff of Oak Hill Funeral and Cremation Services.
A Richmond pharmaceutical company faces national criticism and the ire of at least two U.S. senators after increasing the price of its anti-overdose drug by more than 550 percent. Since 2014, the company, KalA©o, has raised the price on a two-pack from $690 to $4,500, as detailed by a recent study in the New England Journal of Medicine.
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Home Indiana Preliminary Cause Of Death Released For Miner Who Died In Knox County March 19th, 2018 Britney Taylor Indiana
A preliminary cause of death has been released for the Knox County miner who died last Friday. The Knox County Coroner says Jason Williams, 34, of Bloomfield, died from internal injuries from a rollover of a mine transportation vehicle he was operating.
The incident happened at Sunrise Coal LLC on March 16th in the early afternoon.
This is an ongoing investigation.
We will update information as it becomes available.
Indiana Bureau of Mines, ISP, Mine Safety & Health Administration and the Knox County Coroner are investigating Williams’ death.
There’s no word on what led to his death. An autopsy is scheduled for tomorrow afternoon.
We will update information as it becomes available.
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House Democrats are targeting Speaker Paul Ryan and his efforts to scrap the health care law in the party's first national ad campaign ahead of the 2018 midterm elections.
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is running a television spot for one week on CNN and MSNBC. The ad says "Paul Ryan and establishment Republicans" will "never stop" trying to repeal existing health insurance benefits.
Party leaders say their polling shows Ryan and the GOP Congress have lost popularity because of their health care proposals.
The campaign group has bought three weeks of radio ads in 11 Republican House districts. Those ads don't mention Ryan and instead name the local member of Congress.
Democrats are trying to flip at least 24 GOP-held seats to reclaim a House majority in 2018.
"We were very excited to be told that the CDFA was recommending us for funding," Phoebe Bray, Community Kitchen director, said Friday.
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Did anyone hear about the cholera outbreak in Purto Rico? That’s because it didn’t happen . . . New York Times columnist Paul Krugman broke the fake story on Saturday stating in a Twitter post, “Cholera. In a US territory. Among US citizens. In the 21st century. Heckuva job, Trumpie.”
Later, he recanted his statement saying, “OK, cholera not confirmed. Conjunctivitis yes; lack of clean water (situation worsening, not improving). But not certain.”
This fake story was retweeted 9,629 times, while the true story only got 263 retweets.
Isn’t it obvious what is going on here? Liberals are working over time to try and make Trump look bad, but it keeps backfiring in their faces.
This is disgusting.
Let them keep trying, but we all know President Donald Trump is doing an amazing job being POTUS.
Are you sick and tired of these lying leftists?
Tee Grizzley’s breakout year continues with his latest song “Win.” The anthem serves as a victory lap and features him looking back on his newfound success (“First nigga in my family with some legal bread”). Listen below. Grizzley is performing at this month’s TIDAL X benefit show and is at work on his forthcoming album Activated.
Hundreds of people packed out the USC Alumni Center to honor the United Way’s Humanitarian of the Year Mac Bennett just last week. However, in a surprise twist, Bennett was one of many who made sure another Columbia man was also recognized that evening.
Mario Balotelli had an amazing second season with Nice, he scored 18 league goals, establishing his new career record.
*Pound Rises To 1.3354 Against Dollar
Pound Rises To 1.3354 Against Dollar
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The large thunderstorm complex that caused all the rain Monday moved east and left widespread 3-5 inches of rain in the Hill Country...and widespread 2-4 inches across portions of the I-35 corridor from Georgetown down to San Antonio. Some areas in the Hill Country registered over 7 inches of rain.
Rocksprings and Edwards County were fortunate to receive pretty widespread rains during the day Monday. Eddie and Joan Rudasill, west of town off 55N, recorded just over 2.5”, Brenna and Nace Bissett, on the west edge of Rocksprings, 2”, Carroll and Tooter Smith measured 1.2” NE of town off HWY 41. Generally, rains seemed to be around 2”.
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May 3 Telia
* Telia Company announces proposed sale of part of its stake in Turkcell
* Says announces launch of an accelerated bookbuilding offering to institutional investors of approximately 150 million shares in Turkcell, representing approximately 6.8 percent of Turkcell's issued share capital
* Says if all offered shares are sold, Telia Company's direct stake in Turkcell will be reduced to 7.2 percent
* Says Telia Company will continue to be largest shareholder in Turkcell in economic terms post today's proposed transaction
* Says there is no present intention regarding any sale of the shares that represent Telia Company’s indirect interest in Turkcell
* Says transaction is expected to settle on May 8 2017
* Telia Company’s total interest in Turkcell is approximately 38.0 percent of its issued share capital, comprising a 14.0 percent direct stake and 24.0 percent indirect stake Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting by Stockholm Newsroom)
Sean Callow, Research Analyst at Westpac, explains that they pointed out earlier that spec positioning appeared to be a headwind for AUD “in the event of any rise in risk aversion or broad USD bounces” and have had both of these in recent days and AUD/USD has indeed struggled, probing lows since 18 July (RBA Jul minutes).
Key Quotes
“Still, AUD has held up fairly well on many crosses, even against the euro which normally outperforms as risk aversion rises. Commodity prices remain a source of support, with our Aust export price index reaching 3 month highs.”
“Australia’s domestic mood is mixed but decent enough to leave market pricing for the RBA cash rate about flat into year-end. Business sentiment is very strong, consumers are pessimistic but not dramatically so. Wages growth should remain low but the RBA is ready for this, while any July jobs disappointment would be seen in the context of the recent rebound. Overall, if global jitters persist then AUD/USD could probe 0.7800.”
MOUNT DORA, Fla. — Two Florida homeowners owe thousands of dollars in fines for painting murals emulating a Vincent van Gogh masterpiece on the exterior of their home.
A report by WKMG-TV shows the Mount Dora home covered in blue and yellow paint swirled on the house and a perimeter wall in the style of van Gogh's painting "The Starry Night."
Homeowners Nancy Nemhauser and Ludomir Jastrzebski were fined $100 per day, but the fines were capped at 31 days.
The news station reports that a magistrate lifted the cap Thursday. That means the homeowners now owe over $8,000. The fines will continue until the murals are removed.
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Company announcement no 2018-07 31 May 2018
Change in the share capital in William Demant Holding A/S
With reference to Company Announcement no 2018-05, it was decided at William Demant Holding A/S’ ordinary general meeting on 22 March 2018 to reduce the Company’s share capital by nominally DKK 1,319,660 divided into 6,598,300 shares of DKK 0.20. The Danish Business Authority has been notified of the capital reduction, and the capital reduction has been executed.
In accordance with Section 32 of the Danish Capital Markets Act, we hereby state that the Company’s total share capital and total number of voting rights as of 31 May 2018 amount to:
Share capital (nominal): DKK 50,473,595 Number of voting rights: 252,367,975
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Further information:
René Schneider, CFO
Phone +45 3917 7300
www.demant.com Other contacts:
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SINGAPORE, April 28 Singapore's total bank lending rose 6.33 percent in March from a year earlier, on the back of increased lending to general commerce and professional and private individuals, central bank data showed on Friday.
Loans and advances by domestic banking units in the city-state amounted to S$627.9 ($449.91) last month, rising from S$627.4 billion in February.
Loans and advances in Asian currency units (ACU) rose 0.3 percent to S$542.9 billion in March, from S$541.3 billion in February.
The ACU market refers to loans denominated in currencies other than the Singapore dollar. ($1=1.3956 Singapore dollars) (Reporting by Fathin Ungku; Editing by)
It "represents an investment of more than $165 million in the community, is expected to create 355 permanent jobs on-site and approximately 295 additional, indirect jobs in Iowa," says the Cedar Rapids Development Group. "It is also expected to generate 1,283 short-term jobs during the project's construction phase.
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SM Zafar donates hundreds of books to PU
LAHORE Renowned law expert Senator SM Zafar has donated hundreds of valuable books from his personal library to Punjab University. He called on PU Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Zafar Moeen Nasir at his office on Thursday. Dr Zafar Moeen Nasir on behalf of faculty members and the students expressed gratitude to Senator SM Zafar for the valuable gift. Earlier, Senator SM Zafar had donated more than 2,000 books to Pakistan National Library, Islamabad, Hamdard University, Karachi, Masood Jhandir Research Library, Vehari, Jamia Ashrafia, Lahore, Bab-ul-Ilm Library, Haripur, Public Library, Sukkar. He also donated the books he himself authored relating to the profession of law to a number of libraries in all the four provinces of the country.
Joy-Ann Reid reports on the questions about the legitimacy of a Turkish referendum election and the authoritarian power grab seen in Recep Tayyip Erdogan's win, none of which stood in the way of Donald Trump making a congratulatory phone call.
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Prince Harry has paid a visit to London's Borough Market this morning, meeting traders and restaurateurs whose staff and customers were caught up in the recent terrorist attack.
The 32-year-old visited the popular London food market where knife-wielding attackers ran amok, stabbing passers-by after mowing down pedestrians on nearby London Bridge.
Eight people were killed and scores of others injured in the atrocity on Saturday June 3.
They left it late but Newcastle United nabbed a late leveller at Carrow Road last night to retain their one-point lead at the top of the Championship table.
Have you missed the goals from the 2-2 draw? Or were you at the match and want to relive it? Either way here's your chance to catch Ayoze Perez's 23 second opener, as well as a couple of forgettable moments for Karl Darlow and Lascelles before the skipper pops up at the back post to net with time ticking away.
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Police are looking for a man who threw a piece of concrete at a Winnipeg Transit driver, striking him in the head.
Police say the man boarded the bus at around 1 p.m. on May 24 near St. Vital Centre. He refused to pay and argued with the driver before getting off downtown.
The bus driver later saw the same man waiting for a bus at Ellice Avenue and Simcoe Street. Other passengers wanted to get on and off the bus, forcing the driver to stop at the man’s location. Police say that’s when the assault occurred.
The man fled on foot.
He is described as black, 20-30 years of age, approximately 5’10”, 145 lbs, with braided black hair.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police.
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iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Instagram users can now organize the photos they save with the app’s new “collections” feature.
Created as an add-on to its bookmarking tool that was released over the winter, “collections” allows users to organize the posts they save into private groups in their Profile tabs.
It is a similar to a feature on Pinterest, in which users can place photos of travel destinations, recipes, and other items in separate groups, called boards. Unlike Pinterest, however, Instagram collections are private and cannot be seen by other users.
According to a TechCrunch report, Instagram says since it released its bookmarking feature in December, almost half of users have saved at least one post.
The collections feature is now available on iOs an Android devices as part of the Instagram version 10.16 download, which can be accessed through the Apple App Store and Google Play.
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A Pinetown resident had a close shave when he nearly drowned during a house visit on Sunday.
According to ER24 spokesperson Russel Meiring he was swimming with friends when he went under water and did not appear for a while.
His friends fortunately managed to pull him out of the water.
They started driving him to hospital and met paramedics along the way.
He was revived, but was referred to hospital for further assessment.
Rescue workers have been urging people to be cautious around water over the holiday season.
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AUSTIN, Texas — The family of Texas basketball star Andrew Jones says he is making “positive strides” in his leukemia treatment.
The sophomore guard was diagnosed in January and is at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.
The family says in a statement Saturday that Jones recently was able to get out of bed, a “huge difference” from when he was first diagnosed.
Jones considered going to NBA after his freshman season but returned to Texas. He was the team’s leading scorer when sidelined for several games with a wrist fracture. He was diagnosed with leukemia after complaining of always feeling tired. His last game was Jan. 1 against Iowa State.
A fundraising website set up by the school to support Jones’ family has raised more than $150,000.
Kogi Governor calls for citizens support on security
The Kogi State Government has called on the citizens to collaborate with government in its bid to ensure a secured State. According to a statement, the call was made Monday by the Director General on Media and Publicity to the Governor of Kogi State, Kingsley Fanwo during an interactive session with members of the Kogi Forum for Good Governance in Ilorin. He said government has shown great zeal to protect lives and property in the State.
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WINNIPEG, MB – Check out some of what happened Today In History…
1889 Thomas Edison shows his first motion picture.
1927 The era of talking pictures arrives with the opening of “The Jazz Singer,” starring Al Jolson.
1962 Work on the Winnipeg Floodway begins.
1973 “Half-Breed” by Cher peaks at No. 1.
1978 Mick Jagger apologizes for racist lyrics in “Some Girls.”
1989 Bette Davis, 81, dies in Paris after a long battle with cancer.
2000 Winona Ryder gets a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
2009 Canwest Global Communications files for creditor protection to restructure its massive debt; owner of Global Television and the National Post newspaper.
And Today Is…Libraries Day, Come and Take it Day, Lee’s National Denim Day, Mad Hatter Day, Manufacturing Day, Diversity Day, Plus Size Day, Physician Assistant Day & World Smile Day.
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China's government says it will respond to a possible trade probe ordered by President Donald Trump with "all appropriate measures" to protect Chinese interests.
The Commerce Ministry said Tuesday the Chinese government will take action if an American probe violates trade agreements or hurts Chinese companies. It gave no details of possible responses.
Trump signed an order Monday directing his trade representative to look into whether to launch a formal investigation into complaints Beijing forces foreign companies to hand over technology as the price of entry into China's markets.
Sun shines for the final day of Fitger’s Bock Fest
Hundreds turn out to enjoy the weather and the beer
DULUTH, Minn. – Hundreds of people came out to enjoy the 23rd annual Fitger’s Bock Fest.
The day included all kinds of activities, like a lake jump, and the stein races.
Bock Fest is a German celebration of Spring, and with the beautiful weather on Saturday, it sure felt like winter is in the past.
“The sun is shining, there’s a whole lot of people here,” Bock Fest organizer Tami Tanski Sherman said. “The Split Rock Bock beer is flowing. They’re caramelizing the beer, and we’re having a whole lot of fun at Fitger’s Bock Fest.”
Weather – A mix of sun and cloud. High 25. Humidex 28. UV index 8 or very high.
Marine – Wind southeast 15 knots diminishing to west 10 Thursday morning then becoming light Thursday evening. Waves one half to one metre subsiding to one half metre or less Thursday morning.
News Tidbits – Today is the first day of the Wawa Wood Heat Tradeshow at the MMCC!
Women who saw changes to birth control coming rushed to their doctors to make sure they were covered now that employers are no longer required to provide birth control to their employees. Now, women across the country are concerned about their birth control. NBC10's Aundrea Cline-Thomas explains.
A full life: Former Olympian and Vietnam veteran John Kinsela features on 'Awaken' with Stan Grant this week. Picture: Heath Parkes-Hupton Two Olympic Games and eight months manning an artillery unit in Vietnam, plus years of dedication to indigenous causes in western Sydney, has made for an amazing life story.
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More rainfall is expected in Gauteng and neighbouring provinces for the rest of the week.
SA Weather Service forecaster Vanetia Phakula said temperatures were expected to pick up as the week progresses.
“We are expecting more rain for most of the week. On Tuesday we are expecting a 30% chance of rain in the central parts of the Free State and the North West province‚” Phakula said.
“Gauteng‚ Limpopo and KwaZulu-Natal will also see a 30% chance‚ while the central parts of Limpopo‚ Mpumalanga and the northern parts of KwaZulu-Natal are expecting a 60 % chance of rain.”
SAN ANTONIO (AP) - Officers responding to a report of a suspicious person armed with a gun have shot and killed a man at a downtown San Antonio hotel.
Bike patrol and other officers encountered the man early Tuesday on the seventh floor of an Embassy Suites.
Lt. Ricky Lopez told the San Antonio Express-News that officers confronted the man and the situation escalated, resulting in officers firing on the man. It's not clear what happened to prompt police to shoot, and authorities have not said whether the man was in fact armed.
The investigation into the matter continues.
The incident drew a heavy police presence downtown, with some blocks closed to traffic.
No other details have been made available.
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Back for more laughs, the Racine Theatre Guild’s first show in the 2017 - 2018 Comedy Tonight series is just around the corner. The Best of Chicago Comedy: Tim Walkoe & Jimmy McHugh will take the stage on Saturday, October 7 at 8 p.m.
Tim Walkoe’s “rapid-fire delivery and shoot-from the-hip style leaves the audiences laughing so hard it’s hard to catch-up to the next joke” according to the Chicago Tribune. A musician and improvisational actor, Tim uses these talents throughout all of his performances on the local and national scale.
Jimmy McHugh has been dishing out his style of comedy for over 25 years. Born and raised on the Northwest side of Chicago, he blends a mixture of classic observational humor empha
HONOLULU (AP) — A Hawaii man is accused of killing his mother and stuffing her decapitated head and dismembered body parts in seven plastic bags in the refrigerator freezer of the Waikiki apartment they shared.
Yu Wei Gong has been charged with second degree murder, and he was expected to make his initial appearance in court Monday.
According to the state’s complaint filed against Gong, he called police April 11, saying, “I killed my Mom.”
When officers arrived and couldn’t find his mother, he told them she was “in the fridge,” the complaint says.
An officer looked in one of the bags in the freezer and found the body parts.
Gong told officers that he accidentally killed his mother in September after she became angry when the 26-year-old said he didn’t want to go to school.
A corporate descendant of the notorious guns-for-hire firm just got a $204 million contract to support American troops in Africa. A mercenary air force that became a symbol of the U.S. occupation of Iraq is back in action-this time in Central Africa, supporting a shadowy American U.S. Special Forces commando operation targeting the Lord's Resistance Army.
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Piers Morgan was forced to concede defeat to Lord Sugar, after losing a weight loss bet to his old foe.
The ‘Apprentice’ star had set the ‘Good Morning Britain’ presenter a challenge to see who could lose the most weight back in October, with the loser having to donate £5,000 to Great Ormond Street Hospital.
As the pair had a much-anticipated weigh-in live on Tuesday’s (12 December) ‘GMB’, it was soon revealed Lord Sugar had lost over double the amount of weight Piers had.
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5:55pm–#Bridgeport Ct– First responders are on the scene where a pedestrian has been struck by a hit and run driver at Willow and Clermont Avenue.
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Many Tathra residents have described the 'hell-like' conditions that they faced as they struggled to save their homes, evacuating only as the flames encroached onto their back yards.
The Municipal Center, Senior Center, and Library will be closed on Monday, Oct. 9, in observance of Columbus Day. All municipal offices will open again on Tuesday, Oct. 10. The weekly refuse collection will take place as usual.
Park goers watch beluga whales swim in Marineland's Arctic Cove from an underwater viewing area, Friday July 20, 2012 in Niagara Falls.
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NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. — Marineland Canada says it's mourning the passing of a "beloved" beluga whale at its facility in Niagara Falls, Ont.
Marineland issued a statement Monday morning saying the whale named Gia died suddenly, and that preliminary results of a necropsy indicate the cause of death was a twisted small intestine that resulted in a fatal blockage.
The statement says Gia was born at Marineland and had appeared to be healthy until her sudden passing. It adds that the young whale will be deeply missed by everyone at Marineland.
It notes that shortly after her birth, Gia's mother stopped nursing her and she was cared for by a marine mammal team that worked with her 18 hours a day until she developed proper eating habits.
Marineland says complete necropsy results will be provided when received.
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If you live in Guelph, or own property there, then the city will give you a tree. For free. With no strings attached.
“If you have city frontage in front of your property, where there’s room to plant a tree, then the program is definitely available to you,” says Timea Filer, an urban forestry field technologist for the city.
While there are no formal requirements of tree recipients, it is hoped that they’ll help maintain their new trees by watering them during hot weather. (City crews will also come around to look after the trees’ watering needs.)
The city current plants about 1,000 trees a year, mainly in parks, natural areas and new subdivisions.
In addition to shade and aesthetic improvements, trees may increase the value of your home. Some studies have shown that they can add between $8,000 and $12,000 to an average property’s value.
Free solar eclipse viewing glasses and free moon pies are being offered to people participating in Marshall University's viewing event on Aug. 21.
Marshall's College of Science, Student Affairs groups and West Virginia Science Adventures are sponsoring the program set for 1:07 p.m. to 3:56 p.m. at Buskirk Field in Huntington. Peak viewing time is expected to be at 2:34 p.m.
A telescope view of the eclipse will be projected onto a big screen, and space-themed music and fun science facts will be included.
Chinese tariffs on $34 billion of U.S. goods will take effect from midnight July 6 Beijing time, a person with knowledge of the plan told Reuters, amid worsening trade tensions between the world's two largest economies.
Washington has said it would implement tariffs on $34 billion of Chinese imports on July 6, and Beijing has vowed to retaliate on the same day.
However, the 12-hour time difference puts Beijing ahead in terms of actually implementing the tariffs.
"Our measures are equal and being equal means that if the U.S. starts on July 6, we start on July 6," the source told Reuters, who requested anonymity as they were not authorized to speak to media. "The implementation time for all policies starts at midnight."
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) - A nonprofit that tracks pollution in America's largest estuary says the health of Chesapeake Bay is improving, but huge challenges remain.
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation has released a midpoint assessment of a federal plan to curb pollution flowing into the watershed by 2025. States are required to cut phosphorous, nitrogen and sediment from treated wastewater as well as runoff from farms and cities.
The good news in Wednesday's report is that the bay's oxygen dead zone is shrinking. Underwater grasses and oysters are making a coming back. Maryland, Pennsylvania and Virginia have reduced pollution coming from sewage treatment plants.
But the foundation asserts they're not doing enough to tackle the pollution running off farms, and says Pennsylvania is particularly falling short.
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The US and China are working on a response to the North Korean missile crisis, Donald Trump's top security adviser has said. General HR McMaster said China had joined an international consensus that Kim Jong-un's "threatening behaviour" could not continue.
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A downtown fire on Saturday night shut down part of Seward Street and smoked out a building that houses multiple stores. Water and foam ran down the street and pooled at the feet of onlookers who watched firefighters search for the fire's source.
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Cash pours out of Spanish equity funds amid crisis
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DENVER -- Thanks to major advancements in technology, companies all over the world are creating high-quality diamonds in a laboratory.
The FOX31 Problem Solvers take a closer look into what could be the diamond of the future, and what you need to know before you drop big bucks on an engineered rock.
The ability to create a diamond in a lab has been around since the 1950s.
But not until recently did scientists perfect the process to create a stone that rivals some of the brightest diamonds you've seen.
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California's capital has emerged as a leading destination for Afghan refugees who were awarded special visas because of their service to coalition forces in the war. But life in the United States for them has proven a constant struggle.
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WASHINGTON: US pop star Lady Gaga Saturday announced she had cancelled the last 10 shows of the European leg of her world tour due to “severe pain.”
In a statement posted on Twitter, the Grammy award-winning singer told fans she was “devastated” but said the decision to cancel the dates on her Joanne World Tour — her fifth headlining tour — was “beyond her control.”
“My medical team is supporting the decision for me to recover at home,” she said.
“I need to put myself and my well-being first,” she added.
Shows affected include dates in London, Paris and Berlin, as well as Stockholm, Zurich and Copenhagen.
Dates in Cologne, Germany and Manchester, England were also halted.
It comes after the “Born This Way” singer cancelled another show in Rio de Janeiro in September after being hospitalized, also due to severe pain.
Lady Gaga, who shot to global fame in 2008 with her hit debut single “Just Dance,” has previously revealed she suffers from the chronic pain condition fibromyalgia. —AFP
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Preston closed in on the play-off places after making it back-to-back wins on Saturday.
Greg Cunningham and Alan Browne were on target but there was also a 10th booking of the season for Ben Pearson who then hobbled off with a hip injury.
Callum Robinson is denied by Hull 'keeper Allan McGregor.
AS IT HAPPENED: Preston 2-1 Hull
MATCH REPORT: Preston 2-1 Hull
REACTION: Alex Neil hails "important" victory
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The former director of President Donald Trump's election campaign in Idaho says he is seriously considering running for the state's open U.S. House seat.
Layne Bangerter told The Associated Press Monday that he's weighing several options — including a possible appointment to the U.S. Department of Agriculture — but running for Idaho's 1st Congressional District is a strong possibility. Bangerter is currently working as a special assistant to the president. Previously, he chaired Trump' campaign in Idaho and served as an adviser to Donald Trump Jr. on western natural resource issues.
British voters took news of yet another visit to the polls in their stride today after Theresa May announced plans for an early general election.
A year after the referendum was held and just a month after local elections will be held around the country, the UK will again go to the polls following Mrs May's move today.
But her bombshell announcement was greeted with the usual tongue-in-cheek response on Twitter, where users were quick to make light of the situation.
An account set up in the name of the Downing Street cat, called for him to lead the coutntry
Others joked about the mess the Labour party is in as it faces a possible drubbing at the polls
Ireland’s St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated worldwide
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The Ambassador of Ireland Mr. Pat Kelly and Ms. Margaret Kilmartin organized the St.Patrick's day celebration at an unusual place , at the "elite" ruin bar , Brody Studios.
Pay restoration is set to dominate the annual conference of secondary school teachers in Co. Kerry.
Up to Five hundred secondary school teachers are attending the event, which begins in Killarney this afternoon.
Other motions to be debated call for lab assistants, and the restoration of posts of responsibility in schools.
Juliette Gash has this report:
Moby released two albums within a year of each other with his Void Pacific Choir — 2016’s These Systems Are Failing and this year’s More Fast Songs About The Apocalypse — and he’s already following those up with another new full-length called Everything Was Beautiful, And Nothing Hurt that’s due out next year. Today, he’s shared the lead single for the album, “Like A Motherless Child,” which is an update on a traditional spiritual and comes attached to a black-and-white video. Watch and listen below.
Tracklist:
01 “Mere Anarchy”
02 “The Waste Of Suns”
03 “Like A Motherless Child”
04 “The Last Of Goodbyes”
05 “The Ceremony Of Innocence”
06 “The Tired And The Hurt”
07 “Welcome To Hard Times”
08 “The Sorrow Tree”
09 “Falling Rain And Light”
10 “The Middle is Gone”
11. “This Wild Darkness”
12 “A Dark Cloud Is Coming”
Everything Was Beautiful, And Nothing Hurt is out 3/2 via Mute. Pre-order it here.
Sasikala’s MLAs: ‘Locked up’ in luxury, ‘without’ their freedom
More than a hundred AIADMK legislators corralled into a leisure retreat to stop them from running away to the rival camp are in the lap of luxury — swimming, sauna, massage and fine dining at a floating restaurant.
The only luxury they are not allowed is freedom; not even the simple liberty of using their mobile phones.
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One person is dead following a collision late Tuesday, according to Phoenix police.
The collision occurred around 10:40 p.m. near 2800 North 43rd Avenue. Police said a 22-year-old male driving a Saturn was headed south on 43rd Avenue and crossed into the northbound lanes and collided with a Lexus.
The driver of the Saturn was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
The 72-year-old male driver of the Lexus showed signs of impairment and was processed for DUI, according to police.
The investigation is ongoing.
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The final hole on the 2018 US Open venue is aptly called 'Home'.
Shinnecock Hills Hole By Hole Guide: Hole 18
Hole 18: Par-4: 485 yards
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
A new tee has made the tee shot partially blind in 2018, with the two bunkers on the left sure to collect any wayward drives.
The hole then sweeps round to the left and golfs finest will be playing into a green that pitches from back to front.
Bunkers await long, right and left, with the only safe section being short of the green. A par is a good score here and any player in contention would take that score.
DECATUR, Ga. (AP) — All lanes of a major highway in metro Atlanta have reopened after a carpool lane of Interstate 20 buckled and broke apart.
Georgia Department of Transportation spokeswoman Natalie Dale says the lanes heading westbound reopened Tuesday morning, several miles southeast of downtown Atlanta. She said the buckled stretch of the interstate should be fixed by midday.
The 1-20 buckling Monday proved to be another headache for Atlanta area motorists already struggling with the collapse of an overpass on a key north-south route March 30.
DeKalb County Police spokeswoman Shiera Campbell says concrete was being pumped under the highway when a rupture forced the material upward.
A man riding a motorcycle in the carpool lane hit the rising pavement at high speed and was sent airborne. He was hospitalized with multiple broken bones.
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Carolyn M. (McClung) Mefford, 83, passed away, Thursday, Aug. 10. A life resident of Barberton, she as employed by Payless Gas Station, Montgomery Wards along with other retail businesses. Preceded in death by her husbands, Carl McClung and Billy W. Mefford; Carolyn is survived by her sons, Denzil (Valerie) McClung, James (Gina) McClung, Charles (Bonnie) McClung, David (Kathy) Mefford, Christopher Mefford and Jason (Linda) Mefford; numerous grandchildren and other relatives and friends. Funeral service will be Tuesday, Aug. 15 at 11 a.m. at the Campfield Hickman Collier Funeral Home, 566 W. Park Ave, Barberton 44203 with Pastor Mike Prebynski officiating. Burial at Greenlawn Memorial Park. Visitation Monday from 6-9 p.m.
The sentencing for Larry Nassar is back underway this morning in Michigan, after the father of several of his victims tried to attack him.
Larry Nassar, the former USA gymnastics team physician who sexually abused female athletes in his care, was attacked by the father of three of his victims on Friday during the doctor’s sentencing hearing.
The father of three of Nassar’s victims, Randall Margrave, attempted to attack the 54-year-old doctor in the Michigan courtroom where women have been giving testimony about the abuse they suffered under his supposed care.
During the sentencing hearing, Margraves asked the judge for five minutes alone in a room with Nassar.
When the judge declined, Margraves ran at Nassar and deputies had to tackle him.
Nassar was not harmed and the father was put in handcuffs and taken away.
The courtroom was cleared for about 15 minutes before proceeding got underway again.
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Money talks, as they say, but it has also been known to hum or whistle to itself, perhaps a melody from Ravel or Tchaikovsky. It was revealed this week that the Royal Conservatory of Music has launched its new fundraising initiative with a massive financial donation, to the tune of $20-million.
The gift, which jump-starts the RCM's Resounding Campaign halfway toward its goal of $40-million, came from three separate donors.
Details of the bestowment, the largest in the RCM's 130-year history, will be announced at the Conservatory's season gala on Oct. 13. The event at Koerner Hall features actor Bill Murray and cellist Jan Vogler.
Chadian Col. Bakhit Saleh Harane, surgeon, and U.S. Army Reserve Maj. Michael Shotwell, general surgeon, assigned to 3rd Medical Command Deployment Support, perform a hernia surgery together during Medical Readiness Training Exercise 17-3 at the Military Teaching Hospital in N'Djamena, Chad, May 3. The mutually beneficial exercise offers opportunities for the partnered militaries to share best practices and improve medical treatment processes.
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JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel says it is reopening its embassy in Jordan after the two countries put a monthslong diplomatic spat behind them.
Foreign Ministry spokesman Emmanuel Nahshon said on Tuesday that there will be a "gradual reopening" of the embassy in Amman but that no ambassador has been appointed yet.
The embassy was closed after a shooting last summer there in which two Jordanians were killed. Israel's ambassador returned to Israel along with the guard involved in the shooting. The guard claimed self-defense and received a hero's welcome at home, angering Jordanians.
The incident ruptured relations between the countries which signed a peace agreement in 1994 and cooperate on security and other issues.
Israel has since reportedly expressed regret for the incident and offered compensation to the victims.
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Comedian and movie star Sommore is taking over South Florida this weekend. She'll be at The Faena in Miami Beach and you won't want to miss it.
For Sommore information about this weekend's event, visit eventbrite.com.
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The self-produced, 10 track LP, was mixed and mastered by Matt McClellan (Being as an Ocean, Capsize, Better Off), and is described as "a much more somber representation, mixing borderline haunting arrangements with themed subtext of depression, dependency, and isolation."
Bandcamp is currently streaming the two songs which are also available for immediate download for those who pre-order "A Decade Alone on the Alps" from either iTunes or Bandcamp. Listen here.
The agriculture sector is expected to receive special attention from the provincial government of Lunda Sul in this fiscal year, aiming at increasing and diversifying production, local governor Candida Narciso said Sunday in Saurimo. In her first statement in 2017, Cndida Narciso considered Agriculture a key sector for the development of the economy, which deserves special attention and greater investment.
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NEW DELHI: Union Minister Uma Bharti has been admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) due to problems of hypertension, according to hospital authorities.
Bharti was admitted on Friday at the hospital's new private ward.
"Uma BhartiJi was admitted yesterday (Friday) for problems of hypertension. She is stable and is undergoing required medication," said the hospital authorities.
Bharti was earlier admitted to AIIMS in 2016 and 2017, due to problems of chest pain and hypertension.
DOTHAN: Astronomy Night at Landmark Park, scheduled for February 17, is full. However, a second session may be added if 100 people sign up to attend.
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You can save thousands when you sell your home with Colorado Flat Fee Realty. They're shaking up traditional real estate to give you better service at a better price. Realtor John Vizzi, founder of Colorado Flat Fee Realty, joined us in studio to explain how he makes it all happen.
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April 13 Nikkei:
* Bridgestone will issue 150 billion yen in straight bonds, with plans to use proceeds for acquisitions, capital investment and a stock buyback - Nikkei
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UP: To the use of common sense, intuition and just plain good police work that has led to the relatively uneventful resolution of a couple of intense situations encountered by local law enforcement recently. Well-trained, cooler heads prevailed in incidents that could very well have ended badly - as have some similar incidents we have seen dramatically retold in national news.
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English chef Jason Atherton may be gradually achieving domination of the London dining scene, with nine restaurants and counting, but stateside there’s just one place for Atherton fans to get their fix. Luckily, it’s a goodie - The Clocktower, found within Ian Schrager’s New York Edition Hotel, overlooking Madison Square Park.
Occupying the second floor of the former Metropolitan Life Tower - at one time the world’s tallest building - the restaurant is a members’ club-style warren of connecting dining rooms, all period features, panelled dark wood and low lighting, with pops of lime green, cobalt blue and fuchsia pink soft furnishings to add a jovial touch.
March 29 Three Transportation Security Administration workers suffered minor injuries on Wednesday at LaGuardia Airport in New York after exposure to a possible hazardous material, local media reported.
Rescue workers responded to Terminal B at the airport at about 5:45 a.m. EDT (0945 GMT) for a hazardous material incident, a CBS affiliate in New York reported. Three workers were exposed to a food substance and were complaining of eye irritation near a check-in area, the television station said.
The terminal was closed for about 30 minutes. New York Port Authority officials were not immediately available for comment. (Reporting by Brendan O'Brien; Editing by Ian Simpson and Lisa Von Ahn)
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Pepsi/ Getty Images This Super Bowl Sunday, the Philadelphia Eagles will take on the New England Patriots, and both teams will have their eyes set on the Lombardi trophy.
But off the field, there will be another battle on your TV screens, as brands attempt to outwit one another with their Super Bowl commercials.
While the 2018 ad winner is yet to be crowned (here are the 10 most buzziest commercials), it's as good as a time as ever to take a walk down memory lane. Whether heartwarming or funny, sad or downright weird, these commercials left an indelible impression on their audiences.
Here are 10 of the most unforgettable Super Bowl commercials of all time, in no particular order.
BEIRUT: President Bashar al Assad flaunted government advances in Syria’s seven-year war by filming himself driving to meet frontline soldiers near Damascus, making a video of the journey from the city centre into areas recently recaptured. “The road is open… everything is running now in the city and in Syria,” he said in the video, describing a road that had previously been cut by sniper fire it was now easier to travel around the country.
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SALT LAKE CITY — A trail at Utah’s Zion National Park remains closed after a second rock fall occurred in the area in two days.
Park spokeswoman Aly Baltrus says the Hidden Canyon Trial will stay shuttered on the July 4 holiday and at least through the following day until a hazard geologist can examine the area and the trail can be cleared.
A rock fall first occurred Monday afternoon in a 45-foot section of the strenuous trail where hikers must hold onto chains.
A second rock fall occurred Tuesday.
No injuries occurred in either rock fall.
April 24 (Reuters) - AAYAN REAL ESTATE COMPANY KSCP :
* SHAREHOLDERS APPROVE TO SET ASIDE 6.2 MILLION DINARS ADDITIONAL PROVISION FOR TAX LIABILITIY OF CO’S SAUDI UNIT
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A Lincoln Day Dinner will be held on Thursday, February 23 at 6:00 pm inside the Orangeville Community Center at 80 North Main Street.
Guest speaker scheduled for the evening is Lieutenant Governor, Spencer Cox.
The cost for the dinner will be $25.00 per plate and guests get a choice of steak or chicken. Tickets must be purchased by Monday, February 20 by calling (435) 749-9989 or (435) 687-2112.
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The share market has fallen after the heavily weighted mining, energy and banking sectors were sold off amid commodity price falls and global political concerns. The benchmark S&P/ASX200 dropped 0.9 per cent, led by losses from the mining companies after iron ore slumped 3.7 per cent.
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Sleek private view compound nestled in the Hollywood Hills. Completely reinvented in 2017 this modern view home was designed around the art of entertaining. With mesmerizing views from every room of the house, this four bed, four bath gated oasis is lined with high-end designer touches at every turn. Set on three levels, with an open floor and decks on every level. The first floor has an oversized living room featuring large glass sliders that showcase the views and lead out to a great deck. A floating dual fireplace leads to the dining room that opens to the large stream lined kitchen with stainless steel appliances and white quartz tops. A family room and a large office/bedroom complete the first level. The second level houses all the bedrooms including the romantic master suite with large glass walls that capture the views, a walk-in closet and sexy spa like bathroom. The third level is set up as the ultimate lounge that spills out to a massive 1,300 square foot deck ready to host an event of any size.
A pedestrian hit and killed by an Amtrak train Thursday morning in North Richmond was identified by the Contra Costa County coroner's office today as 63-year-old San Pablo man Jesus Arroyo.The collision was reported at 10:19 a.m. and involved San Joaquins train No. 712, which was headed from Oakland to Bakersfield, Amtrak spokeswoman Vernae Graham said.Arroyo was hit on the tracks between Market Avenue and Brookside Drive in an area that wasn't a pedestrian crossing, Graham said.The 55 passengers and crewmembers on the train were not injured, she said.
Wizards' Markieff Morris has huge postseason debut in Game 1 vs. Hawks Markieff Morris outdueled Hawks forward Paul Millsap in the Wizards' Game 1 win. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2oNHKht Washington Wizards forward Markieff Morris dunks the ball past Atlanta Hawks guard Tim Hardaway Jr. during the second half in Game 1 of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Verizon Center.
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - A fake announcement that nuclear missiles were headed toward the United States alarmed shoppers Friday night at a Meijer store near Grand Rapids.
The warning at the store at 315 Wilson Ave. stated that missiles were coming toward the country at about 9:40 p.m.
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Grand Valley State University seniors Lindsay Flood and Juliana Gumina were shopping when the missile threat came over the intercom. They said the announcement, which sounded automated, said that the missiles would hit Los Angeles, Chicago and New York in about 3 1/2 hours.
They said another intercom announcement told shoppers to disregard the warning.
According to Walker Police, the warning, which was determined to be a prank, came from an unknown phone in the store. The incident remains under investigation.
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Nicki Minaj confirmed that her much talked about new banger “Chun-Li” has sold over 500,000 copies in the United States which means her gold plaque from the Recording Industry Association of America, RIAA, is on the way.
“Chun-Li has been certified GOLD. Thank you to everyone for your support,” Nicki wrote on Instagram.
Nicki Minaj says she recorded the song in five minutes while vibing with her producers in the studio. Now “Chin-Li” is one of her biggest hits after peaking in the top ten on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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GRAYSON, KY (WAVE) - A school cafeteria manager from Carter County, Kentucky has claimed the coveted title of Food Network Star.
Jason Smith beat two other competitors Sunday night on the Food Network to win his own cooking show, according to WLEX.
During the 11-week process, Smith beat out several challengers.
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"Gosh. For once in my life, I’m speechless," Smith told Food Network Star. "I’m very honored. I’m very humbled by being named the next Food Network Star. I’m very excited. It’s just one of those things that’s hard for me to even put into words. I feel like I have made an accomplishment beyond accomplishments that I’ve ever set for myself. Or it still hasn’t sunk in. I don’t know what to say."
During Sunday's show, Smith credited his mother for his success.
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Apple Watch Series 3 is on track to launch this fall, with shipments expected to begin in the fourth quarter of this year. Apple partner Quanta Computer will enjoy a successful end to 2017 as a result, with revenues already up as a result of increased demand for notebooks and servers. Apple Watch Series 3 []
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State of Local Disaster Area Issued for City of Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. – The St. Louis County Board has approved a resolution to declare a State of Local Disaster Area in Duluth following the April snow storm.
The storm left multiple severely damaged areas including the Lake Walk Trail, the sea wall and adjacent landscaped areas and flat surfaces and dame to storm water outfalls along the lake shore.
The City says they are now conducting a Damage Impact Assessment Report to submit to Minnesota Homeland Security and Emergency Management to determine eligibility for state public disaster assistance.
According to City Officials “a more in depth assessment still needs to be done with the help of consultants” but there is no word yet as to when that will be completed.
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The UK government said Monday that the location of the European Banking Authority (EBA) or the European Medicines Agency (EMA) "will be subject to the exit negotiations" with the EU. The EU has said that the two agencies, currently based in London, would be moved to an EU country after Brexit. "It would not be appropriate to prejudge the outcome of the negotiations," the UK government said in a statement.
A state wildlife officer has euthanized two aggressive male turkeys that have been harassing postal carriers in a Cleveland suburb.
The Plain Dealer reports the Ohio Division of Wildlife decided it was time to take action after one of its officers watched a young male called a "jake" approach a woman in Rocky River and begin pecking on her pant legs.
The two jakes were euthanized Friday. Non-aggressive hens in the rafter that have been hanging around the neighborhood wandered off.
A Division of Wildlife spokesman says the attack on the woman convinced the officer "the situation needed to be alleviated."
Joggers in the nearby Rocky River Reservation also had reported being harassed.
The Division of Wildlife offered the jakes' carcasses to an animal rehabilitation center to feed its raptors.
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Luanda — Contrary to the comments being circulated lately in the social media about the existence of cracks on the structure of the monument honouring the Unknown Soldier, this new tourism attraction infrastructure built in downtown Luanda City is in good condition, running no risk of breaking up as it has been alleged.
ANGOP has learnt that such information is groundless and everyone can go to the spot and confirm that the infrastructure is of quality.
The infrastructure was inaugurated on 23 September, this year, by the former President of the Republic, José Eduardo dos Santos.
The monument honours all the Angolan citizens who, with heroism and selfless commitment, sacrificed themselves to death in the battleground for the Angolan Nation and whose bodies have not been found.
April 24 (Reuters) - Consolidated Edison Inc:
* CONSOLIDATED EDISON, INC. RECOMMENDS SHAREHOLDER REJECTION OF MINI-TENDER OFFER BY TRC CAPITAL CORPORATION
* CONSOLIDATED EDISON - RECEIVED NOTICE OF UNSOLICITED “MINI-TENDER” OFFER BY TRC CAPITAL CORP TO PURCHASE UP TO 1.5 MILLION SHARES OF CON EDISON’S STOCK
* CONSOLIDATED EDISON INC - CON EDISON DOES NOT ENDORSE TRC CAPITAL’S UNSOLICITED MINI-TENDER OFFER & RECOMMENDS SHAREHOLDERS DO NOT TENDER THEIR SHARES
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Selden made his summer league debut in Tuesday's 95-92 win over the Jazz, totaling 20 points (6-17 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 6-8 FT), four rebounds and six assists across 27 minutes.
Selden was held out of the team's summer league opener Monday, but immediately jumped into the top unit during Tuesday's contest and established himself as one of the best players on the court. He didn't shoot the ball extremely well, but still finished with 20 points and typically took whatever the defense gave him. It's unclear how much run the Grizzlies will give Selden during the rest of the summer league schedule, but he could put up some big numbers if he continues to see a hefty workload like he did Tuesday.
Massachusetts state police say they've recovered a stolen car believed to have been used by a former Army reservist who was charged with stealing 16 guns from a U.S. Army Reserve Center and escaped from a Rhode Island detention center.
They say James Morales remains at large.
U.S. marshals say the Cambridge, Massachusetts, native scaled a building and climbed over razor wire and was reported missing Saturday night. They believe he's wounded and bleeding from the razor wire.
Police say they believe Morales fled to Attleboro, Massachusetts, and stole the car. They found the car Sunday afternoon.
The FBI says Morales stole assault rifles and handguns from an armory in Worcester (WUS'-tur), Massachusetts, in 2015.
Morales also faces child rape charges.
Morales is black, bald, 6 feet tall and 175 pounds. He's 35 and has brown eyes and an eagle neck tattoo.
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Sunday, Monday and Tuesday we reached 90 or above, meeting the requirements for our second heat wave of the year. That marks the earliest date the Hartford area has experienced two heat waves (our first heat wave was May 17-19).
The next couple of days look beautiful with lots of sunshine, cooler and drier air. A high in the 70s likely on Thursday.
The weather pattern turns more unsettled this weekend with showers developing on Friday and rain possible at times Saturday and again Sunday afternoon.
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BANGKOK — So much water is used for sex in Bangkok’s brothels that it is contributing to the gradual sinking of Bangkok, officials have warned.
The capital’s massage parlors – a thin euphemism for commercial sex venues – are illegally pumping so much groundwater for bathing and rinsing they are adding to the subsidence that causes the capital to sink a centimeter annually into the ground, a hydrologist said Wednesday.
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The weather has been quite a story each Friday night of this high school football season, it seems.
One week featured extraordinary heat, while most weeks have actually been fairly decent. On Friday night, many high school football fields were overcome by rain and/or thick fog.
Nevertheless, games were played, conference titles were won and playoff berths were secured.
Here is a look at some of the big plays and finishes from around the state.
The city of Sarasota has declared a local state of emergency due to beach erosion on Lido Beach, city officials said Wednesday.
Officials say waves from Subtropical Storm Alberto have eroded the beach down to nothing in some areas.
"It’s a dire situation," said City Manager Tom Barwin. "In some parts, the beach is nonexistent leaving private property, wildlife nesting areas and infrastructure exposed and in jeopardy."
The emergency declaration allows the city to seek financial assistance.
The state Department of Environmental Protection will aid Lido Beach property owners in getting permits to put out sandbags and sand to fight the erosion.
The city says it is also pursuing short- and long-term solutions for renourishing the beach.
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Doyle had two receptions for four yards on three targets, including a three-yard touchdown, in Sunday's loss at Buffalo.
Doyle had a season low in targets, yards and receptions, but it's hard to read too much into his performance given how much the passing game was limited by playing in a heavy blizzard. He should get more action in the passing game next week against Denver.
New York Yankees vs. Cleveland Indians – 2017 ALDS Game Two Divisional Round - New York Yankees v Cleveland Indians - Game Two CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 06: CC Sabathia #52 of the New York Yankees is pulled from the game in the sixth inning against the Cleveland Indians during game two of the American League Division Series at Progressive Field on October 6, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
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Fed Chair Janet Yellen is testifying before the House Financial Services Committee Wednesday on monetary policy and state of the economy.
On Tuesday, Yellen said waiting too long to raise interest rates would be "unwise" as economic growth continues and inflation rises. Repeating caution that she and other central bank officials have issued in recent months, Yellen said that even though the Fed expects to hike gradually and to keep policy accommodative, getting rates back to normal levels is important and hikes will be considered ahead.
In this Associated Press file photo taken on Aug. 8, 2017, Chung Hyeon of South Korea hits a shot against Feliciano Lopez of Spain during the first round of the Rogers Cup tennis tournament in Montreal. (Yonhap)
South Korean tennis player Chung Hyeon has cracked the top 50 in the men's world rankings for the first time.Chung jumped seven spots to reach a career-high No. 49 in the Association of Tennis Professionals world rankings released on Monday.Chung's previous high had been No. 51 from October 2015.Chung reached the third round at the Rogers Cup in Montreal last week.Retired player Lee Hyung-taik owns the record for the highest-ranking position by a South Korean player at No. 36, attained in August 2007. (Yonhap)
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UK police: Counterterrorism officers join investigation after 2 sickened by unknown substance near spy poisoning town
Anthony Reddick has met several challenges in his 32 years; not the least of which has been combat in Iraq. Now a professional chef, Reddick's most recent challenge has been in competition against another chef and two amateur cooks in a Food Network episode of Cooks vs. Cons.
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This year’s Rasesa Social Picnic will include special appearances from local hip hop stars Ozi F Teddy and Yaw Bannerman.
Tomorrow’s event, which promises an out of town picnic experience, takes place at Masa Gardens. Event organiser, Bakang Phiri, commonly known as DJ Bakito, said patrons are expected to bring their camp chairs and picnic blankets.
“This event is tailored for the whole family; we will have a kiddies’ corner which will have Jumping Castles, a clown, face painting and kiddies’ treats.
Everybody else can look forward to our cocktail bars, food stalls, pool table and great music from the best of Mochudi and Gaborone DJs,” Phiri told Big Weekend, adding that tickets are going at P50 early bird (limited to the first 400) and P70 normal.
The next regular meeting of the Beartooth Billings Clinic Auxiliary will be Feb. 6 at 1 p.m. in the second-floor conference room. All are welcome. For more information please call Lonnie Turner at 446-2635 or Rosemary McAlpine at 446-2151
A PEDESTRIAN has died following a crash on the Bruce Highway this evening.
Emergency services were called about 10:20pm to a single vehicle crash in the Gympie Region of Curra.
It will be alleged that the vehicle crashed into a pedestrian.
Police are investigating with more details to come.
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - Eversource Energy:
* SAYS ‍ON FEBRUARY 1, 2018, NEW HAMPSHIRE SITE EVALUATION COMMITTEE VOTED TO DENY NORTHERN PASS’ SITING APPLICATION​
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Achiievers Equities' commodity report on Copper
Copper trading range for the day is 364-375.
Copper prices gained as solid growth from China's factories brightening the outlook for the base metals.
China's economy grew 6.9 percent in the first quarter from a year earlier, slightly faster than expected.
Peru’s Ministry of Energy and Mines revealed this week that the country’s copper production rose by 5.42% in February compared to the same month last year.
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U. Of Minn. Sees Sex Bias Suit From Ex-Coaches Trimmed
Law360, New York (February 2, 2018, 3:54 PM EST) -- A Minnesota federal judge on Thursday tossed most of the claims in a suit from three former University of Minnesota Duluth coaches claiming they were pushed out because of their sexual orientations, leaving just two claims from only one of the women.
U.S. District Judge Patrick J. Schiltz axed all the claims from Jen Banford, the former women’s softball coach and director of operations for the school’s women’s hockey program, and former women’s basketball coach Annette Wiles in the discrimination suit. The judge also dismissed some...
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Max Suzuki of Japan eats hot dogs during the men's competition of the Nathan's Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest at New York's Coney Island on Wednesday. Joey "Jaws" Chestnut's earned a record-setting 11th title, taking home the Mustard Belt after downing 74 franks and buns in 10 minutes — two more than he did last year.
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Liverpool caught everyone unawares with the £43.7 million purchase of defensive midfielder Fabinho, announced on Monday night. The acquisition will immediately boost morale at Anfield following the pain of a Champions League final defeat, when a gulf in class in central midfield was evident.
There is no shame in that against Real Madrid's trio of Casemiro, Toni Kroos and Luka Modric, but midfield has clearly been identified as a department in need of upgrades with Naby Keita due to arrive too. If Liverpool's pursuit of Lyon playmaker Nabil Fekir proves successful, Jurgen Klopp could have a completely new, well-balanced, midfield axis to transplant into his preferred 4-3-3. Fabinho will be asked...
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Global Ferronickel Holdings Inc:
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* Clarifies that order issued by DENR, to "cease and desist from operating its project," is illegal.
* About reported action of Palawan Council for sustainable development regarding INC's strategic environmental plan, none has yet been received by INC Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
India's exports grew 3.9% from a year earlier to $22.54 billion in July, government data showed Monday.
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Imports rose 15.4% to $33.99 billion, widening the trade deficit to $11.45 billion from $7.76 billion a year earlier.
The data would increase concerns about the economy that is finding it hard to gain momentum amid weak domestic investment and slowing exports growth.
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Real Madrid Was congratulated by club on social media
On Friday, Theo Hernandez celebrated his first birthday as a Real Madrid player when he turned 20.
The defender was born in Marseille on October 6, 1997 and so far this season, he has played three games for Los Blancos.
His official debut came at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu when the former Atletico Madrid man featured in the return leg of the Supercopa de Espana against Barcelona.
The Canadian contingent is the men's singles draw at the French Open is down to one.
Peter Polansky of Thornhill, Ont., lost 6-3, 4-6, 6-2, 6-2 to Pierre-Hughes Herbert of France in a first-round match that concluded on Wednesday. Rain suspended the match after two sets on Tuesday.
The loss leaves No. 24 seed Denis Shapovalov of Richmond Hill, Ont., as the lone remaining Canadian in singles. The 19-year-old faces Maximilian Marterer in a second-round match on Wednesday.
Meanwhile, Gabriela Dabrowski of Ottawa is off to a winning start in doubles. The fifth-seeded team of Dabrowski and Yifan Xu of China downed Tessah Andrianjafitrimo and Fiona Ferro of France 6-3, 6-1 in a first-round match on Wednesday.
Daniel Nestor and Adil Shamsadin of Toronto and Vasek Pospisil of Vancouver play men's doubles matches later on Wednesday.
Why Pius IX Might Be The 'Most Important Pope' In Modern Church History Pius IX became head of the Catholic church in 1846 and instituted the doctrine of Papal infallibility. Pulitzer Prize-winning author David Kertzer says his exile led to the emergence of modern Italy.
In this Friday, Feb 2, 2018, photo conservative activist Charlie Kirk, a speaker with Turning Point USA gives his speech at the Lory Student Center on campus at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colo. Police broke up a crowd of about 200 demonstrators at the university after a group arrived armed with bats and shields. Campus police say there were no arrests at the demonstration late Friday. The Coloradoan via AP Timothy Hurst
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – Northrop lefty Garrett Schoenle has a win-win decision to make – either head to the University of Cincinnati to pitch for the Bearcats or sign with Reds and begin his professional career.
That’s because the Bruins standout was drafted by the Reds in the 30th round of the MLB Draft, 887th overall
The2016-17 Gatorade Indiana Baseball Player of the Year, the six-foot-four Schoenle posted a 4-0 record on the mound with a 0.75 ERA through 24 games, recording 60 strikeouts in 37.1 innings.
Ranked as the state’s No. 1 recruit in the Class of 2017 by Prep Baseball Report, he was batting .456 with two home runs, 17 RBI and an .824 slugging percentage entering the postseason.
In November Schoenle signed with Cincinnati, picking the Bearcats over Indiana and Purdue. However, Ty Neal – who recruited Schoenle – stepped down as Cincinnati’s baseball coach last month. Former Xavier coach Scott Googins has been hired to take over the program.
April 10 Istar Inc
* Safety, Income and Growth Inc files for IPO of up to $100 million - SEC filing
* Safety, Income and Growth Inc - to apply to have common stock listed on New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "SFTY"
* Safety, Income and Growth - intends to elect to qualify as real estate investment trust, for U.S. Federal Income Tax purposes
* Safety, Income and Growth - BofA Merrill Lynch, J.P. Morgan and Barclays are underwriters to the IPO
* Safety Income & Growth Inc - co will be externally managed by SFTY Manager LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Istar Inc
* Safety Income & Growth Inc - concurrently with completion of IPO, will sell $45 million in shares of co's common stock in private placement to Istar Inc
* Safety Income & Growth Inc - proposed IPO price is an estimate solely for purpose of calculating SEC registration fee Source: (bit.ly/2nZynYM) Further company coverage:
Image caption Jobless figures have dropped for the tenth month in a row.
The latest government figures show the number of people claiming unemployment-related benefits in Northern Ireland fell by 1,000 in January.
It is the tenth monthly fall in a row, putting the jobless total at 31,600.
There has also been a drop in Northern Ireland's unemployment rate.
At 5.3% for October to December, it remains above the UK average of 4.8%. Across the UK, unemployment fell by 7,000 to 1.6 million in the three months to December.
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The European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled on April 24 2018 that protection applied under the European Convention on Human Rights if the health of an asylum applicant with severe physical or psychological after-effects from past torture would be “significantly and irreversibly worsened” by the lack of treatment in his or her country of origin.
Britain’s Supreme Court – handling the appeal case of a Sri Lankan who said he was once a Tamil Tiger rebel member tortured by Sri Lankan forces – had asked the Luxembourg-based court to rule on the scope of the EU’s 2004 directive that sets minimum standards known as “subsidiary protection”for third country nationals or stateless persons.
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(AP) - An eastern Montana man died in an oil well explosion north of Baker.
Fallon County Sheriff Trenton Harbaugh tells The Billings Gazette that 39-year-old Chad Tronstad of Baker died after the rig experienced a "pressurized explosion" late Thursday morning.
The cause of the explosion is still under investigation.
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Rome, July 4 - Members of the board of state broadcaster RAI will be voted by the Senate on July 18, sources said Wednesday. They said an agreement had been reached with House Speaker Roberto Fico to move the date from July 11. On July 11 various committees will sit including intelligence service oversight body COPASIR, they said.
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Over the last 242 years, we have argued a lot but broken up only once — temporarily, in the Confederate secession and the Civil War — and it was bitter, costly and deadly. Fittingly, the dispute was over something fundamental to the American people on both sides — the meaning of freedom. Could a nation conceived in liberty continue to deny it to 4 million people of African descent? The answer is obvious today, yet the Confederate states broke off the argument and broke away from the union because somehow they believed that it was their own freedom that was under assault. They lost respect for the institutions that wove the nation together — the presidency, the courts, the Constitution — and for a time they could no longer be bound within what Lincoln called “the mystic chords of memory.”
EPIC has sent a statement to the House Judiciary Committee in advance of the hearing on "Lawsuit Abuse and the Telephone Consumer Protection Act." The telemarketing law bars telemarketers and robocallers from contacting consumers by phone fax, or text without prior consent. EPIC acknowledged that class action settlements often fail to provide direct financial benefits to consumers, but explained that "TCPA cases are among the most effective privacy class actions because they typically require companies to change their business practices to comply with the law." Last year, EPIC filed an amicus brief in support of TCPA protections for consumers. EPIC has also testified before Congress about the telemarketing law and submitted many comments concerning its implementation.
Then their inspired lowering of the DUI level to 0.05 from 0.08 will cost the state additional tax monies by the loss of tourists who will choose to visit other states in the future by not coming to Utah. Surrounding states will benefit by increased tourism.
Tony Hughes has made his first change on the Jackson State coaching staff. Chad Germany is leaving after two seasons as offensive coordinator.
He was removed from playcalling duties on October 17th, sharing OC duties with Derrick McCall. Germany also served as one of the top JSU recruiters, using his countless connections in Louisiana.
To say the Jackson State offense struggled in 2017 was an understatement. The Tigers had 16 touchdowns in 11 games. JSU ranked last in the SWAC in scoring offense (12.7 pts per game) and total offense (231.8 yds per game). They were 9th in passing offense (128.1 yds per game) and rushing offense (103.7 yds per game).
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Cape Verde is an outlier among African nations, a cluster of islands in the Atlantic Ocean that achieved independence from Portugal in the 1970s. Synthesize the Soul documents what happened in the ’70s and ’80s as Cape Verdean musicians traveled to and from Europe, bringing synthesizers and electric guitars into the rhythmically upbeat yet emotionally relaxed tempi that seems typical of the Portuguese-speaking world. Echoes of ’60s rock can be discerned in Nhú De Ped´Bia’s “Nós Criola,” Pedrinho’s almost psychedelic “Nanda” and Abel Lima’s “Farmicia” with its suggestions of Santana.
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Samsung Pay launch date for South Africa — MyBroadband — “Samsung Pay will launch in South Africa around June 2018, the CEO of Samsung Electronics Africa, Sung Yoon, has announced. Speaking on the Expresso Show, Yoon said Samsung Pay will be available this winter, but then firmed up his statement to ‘around June’.
The city hosting this year's NBA All-Star game has long enjoyed a reputation as a welcoming place for the gay and lesbian community. New Orleans is home to one of the country's oldest gay bars, the gay celebration Southern Decadence draws nearly 200,000 people yearly, and gay and lesbian authors flock here for the Saints and Sinners literary festival.
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ST. LOUIS (AP) — The mother of a black 18-year-old whose shooting death by a white police officer touched off protests in Missouri is considering running for Ferguson City Council.
Lezley McSpadden, the mother of Michael Brown, said Monday night during a panel discussion at Harvard University that several people encouraged her to enter the election.
Brown was shot in Ferguson in August 2014, prompting protests and a national discussion on race relations and police. The officer wasn’t charged.
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports McSpadden said her son’s death motivated her to try and change how law enforcement treats black Americans.
Benjamin Crump, an attorney for the family who was also on the panel, noted that if McSpadden won, she would be supervising the police department involved in her son’s death.
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Politicians form the region and the state took to social media to express their thoughts following the attack on republican members of congress Wednesday morning as they practiced for a charity baseball game in Alexandria, Virginia. The offices of both Rep. Darrell Issa and Duncan Hunter confirmed to News 8 that the congressmen were not present at the field at the time of the shooting.
At least nine persons were killed when a building collapsed in Kazakhstan, authorities said on Monday.
Six people, including two children, were rescued from under the rubble of the building in Shahan town on Sunday night, Xinhua news agency reported.
The Cambridge Connections Memory Café invites you to join us for “Dance Me A Story,” a performance of dance, narration, and song by the Back Pocket Dancers.
Back Pocket Dancers is a nine-member intergenerational dance company (oldest member is 93) which presents powerful dance/theater programs.
Hosted the third Friday of each month from 10 a.m. to noon at the Cambridge Citywide Senior Center (806 Mass Ave), Cambridge Connections is a free social gathering for people with dementia and their partners. Cambridge Connections is co-hosted by the Cambridge Council on Aging and Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services.
For more information or to register, call (617-628-2614 ext. 607) or email at info@eldercare.org. Registration is requested, but not required. Anyone who requires personal care assistance must be accompanied by a care partner.
Feb 14 Gevo Inc
* Gevo announces pricing of $11.9 million public offering of common stock and warrants
* Has agreed to sell 5.7 million Series G units at price of $1.90 per series g unit
* Gevo inc- series k warrants will have an exercise price of $2.35 per share
* Gevo inc- series l warrants will have an exercise price of $1.90 per share
* Has also agreed to sell 570,000 Series H units at rpice of $1.89 per series h unit
* Gevo inc- Series M warrants will have an exercise price of $2.35 per share and will expire on November 17, 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – A court document says a doctor prescribed oxycodone for Prince under the name of the musician’s friend to protect his privacy.
Prince was 57 when he was found alone and unresponsive in an elevator at his Paisley Park home on April 21.
Autopsy results showed he died from an accidental overdose of fentanyl, a synthetic drug 50 times more powerful than heroin.
According to search warrants unsealed Monday, authorities searched Paisley Park, cellphone records of Prince’s associates, and Prince’s emails to try to determine where he got the fentanyl that killed him.
The documents suggest Prince was struggling with prescription opioid addiction.
One affidavit says Dr. Michael Todd Schulenberg admitted he prescribed oxycodone for Prince in a Prince’s associate’s name “for Prince’s privacy.”
A message left with Schulenberg’s attorney wasn’t immediately returned.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons shined again in front of rapper Meek Mill, and the dominant duo ushered the nightmares-into-dreams Process of the Philadelphia 76ers into the second round with a 104-91 win over the Miami Heat on Tuesday night.
The 76ers, winners of 10 games just two seasons ago, are in the second round of the Eastern Conference playoffs for the first time since 2012.
They await the winner of Milwaukee-Boston. The Celtics lead the series 3-2.
The Sixers won the series 4-1 and turned the Wells Fargo Center into the wildest house party in the city. Embiid had 19 points and 12 rebounds, Simmons had 14 points and 10 boards, and the entire team had rappers, politicians, actors and kids dancing along for the ride.
Mill made a dramatic return hours after Pennsylvania's highest court ordered him freed while he appeals decade-old gun and drug convictions.
He was taken from prison by helicopter to Philadelphia, where he rang the ceremonial bell at the start of Game 5.
CINCINNATI (AP) — An Ohio prosecutor says a man on trial for aggravated murder wrapped duct tape around his neighbor's face because she was too noisy and kept him awake.
Testimony began Tuesday in Cincinnati for the trial of 29-year-old Kayle Taylor. He's charged with killing 54-year-old Tammy Wiley in July 2016.
WXIX-TV reports Assistant Hamilton County Prosecutor Jackie Stachowiak told jurors during opening statements Wiley's face was wrapped in duct tape and that she choked to death on vomit.
Taylor's attorney said drugs caused Wiley's death and that cellphone records indicate Taylor was at work when she died. Toxicology tests showed Wiley, who had Stage 4 cancer, had fentanyl in her system.
Stachowiak said investigators found Taylor's shoe print in Wiley's apartment and a matching roll of duct tape in his residence.
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EUREKA, Mo. _The deadline for help for flood victims is only hours away. Today is the last day people affected by flooding this spring can apply for help from FEMA. In a statement, the federal government indicates the agency has been handing out money, more than $11 million for eligible households in Missouri.
The National Flood Insurance program has paid about $60 million to hundreds of policy holders. FEMA said it has helped more than 1,800 individuals and families in 35 counties in Missouri with things like home repairs, rental assistance, replacement of personal property and even with medical expenses.
The dates for the flooding are from April 28 to May 11 of this year. The FEMA helpline is 1-800-621-3362 or you can go online at disasterassistance.gov.
Many recovery centers opened across the area, in all there were 26 centers that served close to two thousand people in Missouri.
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Partners for Krabbe Research held a Kentucky Derby-themed gala at the Madison Event Center in Covington.
Guests were serenaded as they enjoyed mint juleps and appetizers. Activities included a hat contest, live and silent auctions, a raffle, dinner, live music, and of course, a time-out to watch The Kentucky Derby.
“Everyone is a winner here,” said Anne Rugari, P4KR founder. “With an ultra-rare terminal disease like Krabbe, affected families must work hard to bring in additional funding from events like this to help make life-changing outcomes for the children.”
The foundation netted $10,000 from the event.
Click on a thumbnail below to view photo gallery from the event.
The Australian Embassy in Israel issued a humorous video to mark the arrival of new Ambassador Chris Cannan, who is replacing Ambassador Dave Sharma.
The video, posted on the embassy's Facebook page, purports to reveal "the embassy's top secret handover brief" for the incoming ambassador.
The video pokes fun at Israelis passion for food, tendency to underdress, speak loudly, use the words "nu," "sababa" and "walla," and busy news cycle.
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MEXICO CITY — Authorities have arrested a former governor of a Mexican border state on corruption charges.
Javier Castro Ormaechea, Tamaulipas state’s anti-corruption prosecutor, says that ex-Gov. Eugenio Hernandez Flores was arrested Friday in the state capital of Victoria.
Hernandez faces charges for misuse of public funds and use of illicit funds related to the acquisition of about 4,000 acres (1,600 hectares) in the port city of Altamira. Hernandez served as governor until 2010.
As early as January 2012, Mexican prosecutors said they were investigating public officials in Tamaulipas. Hernandez and two other ex-governors from the same party acknowledged then they were subjects of the probe, but denied wrongdoing.
Castro declined to provide more details about the ongoing investigation.
Hernandez’s predecessor Tomas Yarrington was arrested in Italy this year and is awaiting extradition.
The clip for the track that opens her latest album, Every Little Thing, was filmed on location in a wooded area near Percy Priest Lake, just outside Nashville, Tennessee (via Rolling Stone).
Pearce is set to hit the road this year, opening for Blake Shelton and Rascal Flatts on various dates throughout 2018. Watch Carly Pearce's video for "Hide the Wine" - here.
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Allstate has embarked on its latest round of share buy-backs, enlisting Morgan Stanley to scoop up $300mn-worth of shares by 8 February.
The share buybacks form part of a $2bn buy-back announced by the insurer on 1 August.
So far, Allstate has bought back $477mn worth of equity from investors, making up 5.1mn shares.
Allstate said on 1 August that the $2bn repurchase program will conclude by February 2019...
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The driver of the Taiwan bus that plunged off a highway near Taipei had been overworked, his daughter has claimed. He and 32 passengers were killed in the Monday night accident. Highway police said the bus had been speeding but did not rule out the possibility that the driver was fatigued due to long hours of work.
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The U.S. Supreme Court sidestepped a turbulent debate over illegal immigration on Monday, turning away an appeal by a group of asylum-seeking Central American women and their children who aimed to clarify the constitutional rights of people who the government has prioritized for deportation. The families, 28 women and 33 children ages 2 to 17 from El Salvador, Honduras and Guatemala, had hoped the justices would overturn a lower court's ruling preventing them from having their expedited removal orders reviewed by a federal judge.
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ACT sports minister Yvette Berry says the Gold Creek School's synthetic sports ground is safe, despite concerns raised about the rubber being potentially toxic.
Responding to questions raised by Liberal MLA James Milligan, Berry said independent studies had cleared the rubber used as safe, with the same material also used in many shoes and toys.
The rubber granules are used to act like soil in and around the artificial grass on some synthetic fields, like the ones at Gold Creek.
ACT sports minister Yvette Berry says the Gold Creek synthetic sports ground is safe. Photo: Rohan Thomson
Milligan asked Berry whether the rubber contained toxic substances after residents and parents had contacted him with their concerns.
"The crumbed rubber is sourced from recycled car tyres which have been used in synthetic sports fields for nearly 20 years," Berry responded.
A structure fire in Belchertown remains under investigation this evening.
Emergency crews responded to a home on 39 Depot Street Monday night.
When our crew got to the scene just before 7:30 p.m. they said the fire was knocked down.
Crews have been on-scene for several hours.
According to the Belchertown Assessor's Office, it's a multi-family home built in 1925.
Western Mass News has reached out to the Belchertown Fire Department for more information.
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Alcohol involved in 17 percent of road deaths during holiday
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is reminding motorists to avoid impaired or distracted driving during the July 4th holiday.
The Democrat says those who plan to drink alcohol during Independence Day celebrations should take public transportation, a cab or designate a sober driver.
White cited Illinois Department of Transportation statistics from the last two Fourth of July holidays. Combined, 17 percent of the traffic deaths during the holiday — six out of 35 — were alcohol-related.
And those driving sober should drive defensively. White says that the rate of alcohol impairment among motorists involved in fatal crashes is 3 ½ times greater at night than during that day. That's according to the National Highway Transportation Administration.
Texting while driving is illegal and White says such distractions can be deadly.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - A nonpartisan think tank says Ohio would lose billions of dollars in federal Medicaid funding under the Republican plan to replace former President Barack Obama's health care law.
A new analysis by the Cleveland-based Center for Community Solutions concludes the plan could cost Ohio over $25 billion by 2025.
The GOP plan would change how the federal government helps states pay for the tax-funded health insurance program. The center's analysis says the resulting payments wouldn't be enough in Ohio to keep pace with health care costs.
The state expanded Medicaid in 2014 under the Affordable Care Act, and it now serves over 3 million poor and disabled Ohioans.
The Columbus Dispatch reports Ohio's proposed Medicaid budget for next year is projected at $28 billion, including federal funding.
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GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) - A Gaza health official says the death of a 9-month-old girl remains under investigation, two weeks after a medical official cast doubt on claims she died from Israeli tear gas.
A medical report issued on May 14, the day of Layla Ghandour's death, and seen by The Associated Press makes no mention of tear gas. It says she suffered from a congenital heart defect and died after her blood circulation and respiratory system stopped.
Dozens of Palestinians were killed that day by Israeli fire and hundreds were hurt, including by tear gas, in Gaza border protests. Layla's relatives claimed she was at the scene of the protests.
Health Ministry spokesman Ashraf al-Kidra said Wednesday that her death remains under investigation. The ministry initially announced she was killed by tear gas.
BUILDING services company King Wan Corporation bagged S$33 million worth of new contracts in January till March 2017, it said in a Singapore Exchange filing on Tuesday evening.
These contracts were for mechanical and electrical projects in Singapore, including mechanical works for a rail and bus depot and reception tunnels for the Thomson East Coast MRT line; installing sanitary and gas services at the Park Mall shopping mall; and installing airconditioning at City Gate, a mixed-use development.
The projects bring its order book to S$163 million and are scheduled to be completed by 2024, it said.
Authorities say a 37-year-old Florida woman ran a drug flop house, charging a “cover fee of drugs” to enter the home.
Danielle Baggett was arrested April 11 on a charge of running a nuisance dwelling after Sarasota County Sheriff’s deputies responded to seven overdoses, including her own.
The Bradenton Herald (http://bit.ly/2oHQ02d ) reports investigators began looking into a surge of heroin and fentanyl overdoses at the home in August 2016. An affidavit says Baggett assured deputies she was trying to “clean up” illegal activities at the house. But the overdoses continued as deputies responded to the home 33 times before her arrest.
An affidavit says victims told investigators Baggett created an environment “for everyone to get high.”
Baggett bonded out of jail. Records don’t list an attorney for her.
The NGT asked as to why the government departments blocked the implementation of its orders. (PTI)
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Tuesday expressed anger at Karnataka Urban Development department and other officials for failing to implement earlier orders to clean up Bengaluru’s Bellandur lake after last year’s fire. The additional Chief Secretary of Karnataka Urban Development said only 230 MLD sewage out of 480 MLD sewage discharged into the lake is treated. The NGT has asked for a report on treatment of sewage and STPs.
The report of the Karnataka Pollution Control Board on treatment of sewage contradicted the statement of the Urban Development additional chief secretary and the NGT asked who is lying.
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The NGT further asked as to why the government departments blocked the implementation of its orders.
The NGT said it will initiate contempt proceedings against Urban Development officials for letter sent by department claiming that it has no authority to pass orders.
Watson (calf) was a full practice participant Friday and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game in Oakland.
Watson followed the same pattern last week, missing practice Wednesday and Thursday but then returning as a full participant Friday. He caught five of six targets for 43 yards in Sunday's 26-9 loss to the Steelers, with his snap share (62 percent) sitting right in its usual range. A similar workload can be expected Sunday in Oakland.
Part of the thrill of any new Nineteen Thirteen release is hearing how the duo pushes the limits of their two-man drums/cello lineup. There are no perimeters on their sound. With each new release—and there have been a lot of them lately—the band introduces new possibilities. They can do chamber pop one song, jazz the next, and trip-hop after that. The addition of a guest musician can fundamentally reshape their entire approach.
It’s not too surprising, then, that the two new songs the duo released this month sound almost nothing alike. “Trick Zipper” is the more traditional of the two, a concise chamber piece with a tumultuous edge. “Hot Garbage,” on the other hand, introduces an unsettling combination of smoky jazz and foreboding beat poetry that plays out like an eerie late night broadcast. True to form, both introduce new tones and textures you’ve never heard on a Nineteen Thirteen song before.
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WASHINGTON The Trump administration wants to tax imports from countries that put tariffs on the United States, said Gary Cohn, director of President Donald Trump's National Economic Council.
"Fair means we treat our trading partners the way they treat us," Cohn told a conference on the sidelines of the IMF and World Bank's spring meetings in Washington on Thursday. "If you want to insist on having a tariff on a product, which we prefer you not, the president believes that we should treat you in a reciprocal fashion and that we should tax your product coming into the United States."
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CORRECTED-UPDATE 2-China approves two new GMO crop varieties for import, renews 14 -ag ministry
BEIJING, June 14 China approved two new varieties of genetically modified (GMO) crops for import from June 12, after the world's top buyer of GMO soybeans pledged to speed up a review of biotech products as part of a recent trade deal with the United States.
Authorities in San Antonio have arrested at least a dozen people for animal cruelty after interrupting what they believe was ritual sacrifice.The San Antonio Express-News reports that Bexar County sheriff's deputies found dead and dismembered animals in a San Antonio-area home Friday night after receiving calls that animals were being sacrificed.Sgt. Elizabeth Gonzalez says that deputies saw more than a dozen people inside a garage where a woman was cutting up animal parts while another person was draining the blood of a chicken into a container.Gonzalez says, "It appears that they were having some sort of unknown ritual."Deputies found additional mutilated animals in the residence, including goat heads and more chickens.Gonzalez says between 12 and 14 people were arrested and will face misdemeanor charges of cruelty to non-livestock animals.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Fans attending the Super Bowl in Minneapolis will have the chance to go through security screening off-site, and out of the elements.
NFL Chief Security Officer Cathy Lanier says this is the first time remote satellite checkpoints are being used for a Super Bowl, and she says it's by far the easiest way to get to the game. Fans can be screened at the Mall of America, then take a light rail to U.S. Bank Stadium.
Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen says there's no threat to the Super Bowl. But people will see more security.
Rick Thornton, special agent in charge with the FBI, says it is game time for law enforcement. He says authorities have planned for every scenario and are ready.
BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. - One person is dead after a crash Monday morning in Blue Springs.
At 9:05 a.m., Blue Springs police responded to westbound U.S. 40 Highway and Cemetery Road on a crash.
Police said it appears a Ford Mustang was traveling westbound on U.S. 40 Highway and a Toyota Prius was traveling southbound on Cemetery Road when the two vehicles collided.
Both drivers were taken to local hospitals. One driver later died.
U.S. 40 Highway near Cemetery Road is shut down.
The Blue Springs Police Department’s Traffic and Investigations Units are investigating the crash.
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - Marksmen Energy Inc:
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Andrew Lincoln attends the Live Special Edition of "Talking Dead" at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
It’s a day that Walking Dead fans have dreaded for some time! The website Collider.com says ANDREW LINCOLN wants off the show so he can do other things. And he’ll make his exit by the end of the upcoming, ninth season. Supposedly, he’ll only do SIX episodes.
Meanwhile, the producers are offering NORMAN REEDUS a nice raise to stay on . . . and the plan is to make Daryl Dixon the lead character.
The story was later confirmed by Entertainment Weekly on Instagram:
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If you thought the deaths of Carl, Hershel, Lori, Dale, & Glen were sad…we can only imagine how the end will come for the original star and main character of the Walking Dead.
Architosh has completed one of its most ambitious special projects that hail back to the site’s origins—the creation of the world’s biggest list of CAD applications written for the Mac (Macintosh) platform. In this list, we have over 140 macOS native …
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FARGO, N.D. -- It's Valentine's Day and one special grandpa proves to us that chivalry isn't dead. "It was 60 years ago this week that me and my wife were engaged to… continue reading ›
This aerial photo shows a site where the final phase of the Dakota Access Pipeline will take place with boring equipment routing the pipeline underground and across Lake Oahe to connect with the existing pipeline in Emmons County, Monday, Feb. 13, 2017, in Cannon Ball, N.D. It is the last big section of the $3.8 billion pipeline, which would carry oil from North Dakota to Illinois. A federal judge on Monday refused to stop construction on the last stretch of the pipeline, which is progressing much faster than expected.
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Mike Catanzaro, panel installer at Accelerate Solar, finishes installed electrical wiring at a solar array he recently installed at a job site in East Charlotte, North Carolina. Mike Catanzaro, panel installer at Accelerate Solar, finishes installed electrical wiring at a solar array he recently installed at a job site in East Charlotte, North Carolina.
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Feb. 3 (UPI) -- Max Gail, who is best known for playing Detective Stan "Wojo" Wojciehowicz on the cop comedy Barney Miller, has been tapped to play Sonny's father on the ABC soap opera General Hospital.
TVLine reported Gail is replacing actor Ron Hale, who played the role of Mike Corbin on the show from 1995 to 2010.
Gail's first episode as Mike is expected to air Monday.
Mike and his son, gangster Sonny Corinthos, played by Maurice Benard, have had a complicated relationship for decades. Sonny is frequently called upon to bail compulsive gambler Mike out of trouble after years of estrangement.
"Sometimes an actor comes on a show and changes dynamic. That's @MaxGail," Benard tweeted.
On Friday, according to district staff, 10 teachers were out sick at the scholars academy in Thomasville.
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Despite the rather negative overtures though, he does have hope for the future. With the technology being so new, accidents, unfortunately, are going to be inevitable. As such, his comments, while rather morbid, do actually make perfect sense.
It has taken us the best part of 50 years for us to get air flight on automation as safe as it now is. While it hopefully will not take as long with cars, cars do have a problem that most aircraft don’t. There is, after all, a lot more to hit on the ground that there is in the air.
He, therefore, feels as the technology grows, it will get safer. Potentially even to a level that will make the roads and driving safer than ever before. This report does, however, come on the same day that a driverless Tesla car struck a police car in America.
What do you think? Can driverless cars ever be truly safe? Would you trust one to drive you or would you be too nervous? – Let us know in the comments!
The Office of Undergraduate Admissions will be hosting hundreds of newly admitted students and their families to campus today, February 2. Show off your best Texas Tech pride and West Texas hospitality to these newest members of the Red Raider family as they explore our campus. If you have any questions about the event, please contact the Visitors Center at 806.742.1299.
March 29 The following financial services industry appointments were announced on Wednesday. To inform us of other job changes, email moves@thomsonreuters.com.
GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC
The investment bank named managing director Greg Berube head of restructuring in the Americas, and managing director Clinton Ray head of restructuring in Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
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Japan's biggest brokerage appointed Prabhat Awasthi as its new head of India, replacing Vikas Sharma, who has been promoted to head of Asia ex-Japan.
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The London-based wealth planner appointed Martin Reed as a financial planner to its Bournemouth office.
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The private bank said it appointed company veteran Christophe de Backer as a non-executive board director, effective immediately.
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Evan Ziporyn, conductor
Maya Beiser, cello
Composer and MIT professor Evan Ziporyn formed the Ambient Orchestra in the wake of David Bowie’s death to perform a tribute concert. This rendition of Bowie’s swan song album, "Blackstar"—which was released on the singer’s 69th birthday and just two days before he died—stays true to and amplifies Bowie’s themes of transformation. The program features cellist Maya Beiser, who collaborated with Ziporyn to re-imagine Bowie’s complete final album as a cello concerto. Beiser has reinvented solo cello performance in the mainstream classical arena and has performed on the world’s most prestigious stages. The Boston Globe declares, “With virtuoso chops, rock star charisma, and an appetite for pushing her instrument to the edge of avant-garde adventurousness, Maya Beiser is the post-modern diva of the cello,” while Rolling Stone calls her a “cello rock star.”
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - The Illinois State Museum is among 2,000 museums across the nation to offer free admission to military personnel and their families this summer.
The Blue Star Museum Program is supported by the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families and the Department of Defense.
The program is designed to give families the chance to enjoy the nation's cultural heritage. And it helps families after a military move learn more about their new communities.
The Illinois State Museum's program runs until Sept. 3. The museum's "Unsung Heroes" exhibit continues until June 3. Its major exhibition, "Bicentennial and Beyond! The Illinois Legacy Collection" begins June 30. It will showcase the museum's rarest and best pieces.
Active military and veterans always get free admission to the museum.
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The flu is widespread and being reported in every state and now the potentially deadly virus is changing some church practices.
Springfield Diocese spokesman Mark Dupont told 22News that the Catholic church is implementing “common sense practices” to keep parishioners healthy.
Instead of drinking wine from a chalice, only bread is being offered. And the sign of peace is now a wave instead of a handshake.
“That doesn’t need to be a handshake,” Dupont explained. “And many pastors just to say to people, ‘if your neighbor waves to you, wave back.’ There’s nothing wrong with that.”
Dupont told 22News these common sense practices will help keep everyone healthier.
He also recommends parishioners stay home if they’re feeling sick.
The Railway Police (GRP) arrested a home guard with 22 kg of ganja from Ludhiana railway station on Monday. Though the exact value is yet to be determined, the narcotics department says it could be over Rs 5 lakh. The accused has been identified as Nand Kishor. He was deputed at the Home Guard headquarters at Ghumar Mandi in Ludhiana.
Kishor was arrested during checking by the GRP team. The accused had hidden the ganja in his bag. GRP Sub-Inspector Jeevan Singh said the team was checking suspicious persons at the railway station during which the 22-kg ganja was recovered from Kishor. Then, they learnt that he was deputed in the Home Guard cell of Punjab Police. The SI said the accusedhad brought ganja from Bihar and used to sell in the city to make money.
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Cheboygan, Dearborn, Dundee, Eaton Rapids, Kalkaska and Flat Rock will participate
Michigan Main Street staff will work with each community
The communities already have developed communications and fund development plans
LANSING — Six Michigan communities want to grow their downtowns.
Cheboygan, Dearborn, Dundee, Eaton Rapids, Kalkaska and Flat Rock will participate in the Michigan Main Street Program.
Michigan Main Street staff will work with each community to develop ways to foster community support, which is necessary to have a successful program. The communities already have developed communications and fund development plans.
Manager Laura Krizov says the program's "interactive training gives Main Street communities the tools they need to create engaging places for residents and visitors to enjoy."
Michigan Main Street is part of the Michigan Economic Development Corp.
Where he was ranked last year: The Columbus native took a massive leap up the rankings after being the fourth linebacker for Ohio State last season. Harrison was ranked No. 40 last season, a 20-spot difference to this year.
March 19 (Reuters) - U.S. Silica Holdings Inc:
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Masterpiece, the upcoming film of Mammootty is high on expectations and this complete entertainer will mark its big arrival during the upcoming Christmas season.
Initially, the makers of Masterpiece came up with some captivating posters of the film, followed by a perfect teaser. In the past week, the makers of the film came up with the first official trailer of the film, which had made it to the headlines
Meanwhile, certain updates regarding Mohanlal's upcoming big project Lucifer and Dileep starrer Professor Dinkan, also hogged the headlines.
Keep scrolling down to read about all these and other important news in the latest edition of Mollywood news of the week..
A federal lawsuit accuses a Hawaii high school of negligence after an autistic student was convicted of sexually assaulting a classmate. A federal lawsuit accuses a Hawaii high school of negligence after an autistic student was convicted of sexually assaulting a classmate.
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New evidence reveals Trump campaign aides and other associates spoke with Russian intelligence officials repeatedly in the year before the election. Mark Mazzetti, the New York Times reporter who broke the story, joins Joy Reid.
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At least four employees were killed, two others remained trapped and 300 were evacuated in a fire that hit Manila Pavilion Hotel and Casino.
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TULSA, Okla. (AP) - Police in Tulsa are investigating the shooting death of a 33-year-old man in the parking lot of a nightclub.
Investigators say the victim was leaving the nightclub when he was shot at 3:47 a.m. Sunday. Police say there were numerous people in the parking lot when a suspect wearing a dark, hooded sweatshirt shot the victim.
But bystanders have provided little information to assist their investigation. Investigators say only one of the many people in the parking lot at the time of the shooting has come forward with information.
The victim was rushed to a local hospital but died during transit in an ambulance. His name hasn't been released.
This shooting is the 79th homicide in Tulsa so far this year. Oklahoma's second largest city recorded 82 homicides in 2016.
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ABC’s firefighter-themed Grey’s Anatomy spinoff is heating up casting-wise, with four new series regulars — including Friday Night Lights/Aquarius alum Grey Damon — added to the offshoot. Also boarding the still-untitled Shondaland drama: Okieriete Onaodowan (Broadway’s Hamilton), Danielle Savre (Too Close To Home) and Barrett Doss (Marvel’s Iron Fist). The quartet join the previously cast Jaina Lee Ortiz (Rosewood) and Jason George (who will be playing his Grey’s Anatomy character, Ben).
The 10-episode series revolves around the brave Seattle firefighters who risk their lives and their hearts both in the line of duty and off the clock. The lead characters will be introduced in an episode of Grey‘s Anatomy later this fall ahead of the spinoff’s launch at midseason. Longtime Grey’s EP Stacy McKee will serve as showrunner.
The news was first reported by our sister site Deadline.
April 17, 2017, 6:35 PM | On his trip to South Korea, Vice President Mike Pence made an appearance on the border with North Korea. He issued a warning to the North’s leadership. The visit comes days after a North Korea military parade and failed missile test. Adriana Diaz has more from Beijing.
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — For the first time in five years, the state of Indiana has updated its Big Tree Register.
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources on Tuesday said the register is now available here. It’s published every five years and lists the largest tree of every native species in Indiana.
Among the biggest trees in Indiana is a 155-foot-tall hickory bitternut in Perry County. It has a 130-inch trunk circumference.
State experts say the biggest trees are found in open areas like yards, fields or cemeteries because trees don’t have to compete for water and sunlight and can grow to their largest potential.
Nominations for the register opened in 2015. Several species don’t have entries because they haven’t received nominations.
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FBI's Andrew McCabe has been fired days before his retirement. Alan Dershowitz reacts on 'The Ingraham Angle.'
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — New York Jets rookie wide receiver ArDarius Stewart is recovering from recent operations on a thumb and his groin.
The third-round draft pick out of Alabama had the injuries before joining the Jets, coach Todd Bowles said. Although Stewart participated in rookie minicamp last month, he needed to have the procedures during the past two weeks.
Bowles says Wednesday that Stewart should be "good to go" for the start of training camp in late July.
Fellow rookie receiver Chad Hansen, a fourth-rounder from California, hurt a knee Tuesday and didn't participate in practice Wednesday. Bowles says only that the knee is sore and it's not a serious injury.
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BRASILIA, April 6 Brazil's Agriculture Ministry on Thursday said it has found problems such as salmonella in eight of the 302 samples of meat-based products collected from the 21 meat processing plants being investigated in a corruption probe.
The ministry said it has started procedures to cancel federal operation licenses for the plants where the problems were found. The 21 plants are the target of a probe that revealed that major meatpackers bribed federal health inspectors to allow production and marketing of irregular meat-based products. (Reporting by Cesar Raizer; Writing by Marcelo Teixeira)
Toronto Mayor John Tory proclaimed Dec. 11 as Reds Day in recognition of the Major League Soccer championship win by Toronto FC.
Where do young metalcore bands turn when writing breakdown-laden songs about unrequited love just isn't interesting anymore? The answer to that question, surprisingly, appears to be "metaphysics and astrology," as evidenced by a fresh crop of bands like Fallujah, Hollow Earth, and most impressively Los Angeles' Silent Planet, who are all turning their attention skyward. Silent Planet's latest LP, 2016's "Everything Was Sound," is as lush with wonder and captivation as it is technically heavy. On opener "Inherit the Earth," frontman Garrett Russell rants and raves in gasps and howls as the rest of the band pulses sporadically around him, creating a truly awe-inspiring atmosphere. It's an impressive, defiant record for equally defiant times.
Silent Planet will play with Hail the Sun, Dayseeker, and Ghost Key on Tuesday, February 21, at The California Brew Haus, 402 West Ridge Road. 6 p.m. $13-$15. ticketfly.com; silentplanetband.com.
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SAADA, Dec 11 (Saba) - US-Saudi aggression coalition launched six air raids on residential homes and a health facility in Saada province early on Monday, a security official told Saba.
Four of the air strikes targeted two houses, a health unit and a farm in the areas of Qad and Al Ali in Razih district, while the others hit Bani Sayah area of the same directorate.
The official condemned the continuation of the aggression coalition in targeting homes of citizens, hospitals and health centers that violates all charters and international humanitarian laws.
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MUMBAI: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis today said that around four lakh farmers who had defaulted on their loans between 2001-09 had been included in the state government's farm loan waiver scheme, officially called the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Shetkari Sanman Yojana.Talking to reporters after a cabinet meeting, the Maharashtra CM said that these farmers could not avail of the loan waiver that was announced earlier in 2008 as well the current one since the latter covered loans availed between 2009-16.He said that some four lakh farmers would benefit due to this decision, adding that a final figure on the new beneficiaries was yet to be ascertained.Fadnavis, informing about other decisions finalised at the cabinet meeting, said that the state would set up a labour insurance society to provide medical services to labourers.A fund of Rs 1200-1300 crore received from the Centre would be transferred to this proposed society to finance the insurance scheme , he said.
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A van fire on M25 caused traffic and delays for drivers on Wednesday afternoon (May 30).
The van caught fire between between Junction 9 Leatherhead and Junction 8 Reigate clockwise and images show flames and smoke engulfing the entire vehicle.
Two lanes were closed to allow Surrey Fire and Rescue Service to extinguish the blaze as traffic built up back past Junction 10.
Motorists were advised by Highways England to allow extra time for their journeys at just after 5pm.
At 5.50pm, traffic service Inrix reported that all lanes had reopened and the fire had been extinguished.
Leatherhead Fire Station attended and used four pumps, a hose reel and two breathing apparatus to tackle the blaze.
MONTREAL — An employee in the prime minister's office has resigned after an investigation into unspecified allegations against him.
A spokeswoman for the PMO says Claude-Eric Gagne is no longer an employee in Justin Trudeau's office.
Eleanore Catenaro declined further comment in an email, calling it a confidential matter.
Gagne, the deputy director of operations, had been on leave since Nov. 1 pending the outcome of an investigation by a third-party investigator — Rubin Thomlinson, a prominent employment law firm.
He has said previously that he challenged the veracity of the allegations.
Before joining the PMO, Gagne was chief Quebec organizer for the Liberal Party of Canada during the 2015 election campaign.
With its announcement that it would again raise tuition at South Dakota's six public universities, the Board of Regents continues a trend that either ignores or discounts a new reality in higher education.
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BRUSSELS (Sputnik) — Russia's Permanent Representative to the European Union Vladimir Chizhov said Tuesday that the time for a bilateral strategic partnership is "long overdue."
"The moment has not only come, but it is even long overdue. It is necessary to look at the fields and areas of cooperation that meet the pressing needs of both sides," Chizhov told reporters.
Since 2014, relations between Russia and the European Union and the United States, deteriorated amid the crisis in Ukraine. Brussels, Washington and their allies introduced several rounds of sanctions against Russia on the pretext of its alleged involvement in the Ukrainian conflict, which Moscow has repeatedly denied. In response to the restrictive measures, Russia has imposed a food embargo on some products originating in countries that have targeted it with sanctions.
SOUTH WHITLEY, Ind. (WOWO) – The family of a South Whitley man who was fatally shot two years ago is seeking financial compensation, according to News Now.
Adam Porter was shot and killed by David Hagan on August 14, 2015.
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Dan Porter, Adam’s father, filed the lawsuit against Hagan, seeking damages for emotional distress and the loss of Adam’s potential earnings.
The family did not specify a dollar amount in the suit.
Hagan claimed self-defense for the shooting, but was convicted of reckless homicide in 2016. He was sentenced to four years in the Indiana Department of Corrections.
No hearing date for the lawsuit has been scheduled.
Service members with Norwegian Home Guard arrive at Camp Ripley, Minnesota, to begin the 44th United States/Norway Reciprocal Troop Exchange on Feb. 10, 2017. The Norwegian service members will work with Minnesota National Guard service members to learn how the U.S. Army and Air Force train and about American culture. (Photo by Sgt. Sebastian Nemec, Minnesota National Guard Public Affairs)
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Easley (knee) intends to sign a one-year deal with the Rams on Monday, Myles Simmons of the team's official site reports.
The big man off the edge saw his year flash by in the blink of an eye upon tearing his ACL before the start of the 2017 regular season. In his first season with the Rams back in 2016, Easley registered a career-best 3.5 sacks in 16 games and was a key contributor in the trenches for Los Angeles.
MONTREAL — The Quebec government is hosting a two-day forum beginning Friday on flood control in order to better prepare for natural disasters such as last spring's devastating floods.
Scientists and other experts have been invited to discuss land use, urban planning, and to review rules governing development in flood-prone areas.
Some 5,000 residences in 278 Quebec municipalities were affected by flooding last spring while 4,000 people had to be evacuated from their homes.
Many flood victims have criticized the government's response, saying they've had trouble accessing financial aid or getting information on their files.
Aug 14 (Reuters) -
* Moody's: Asia faces demographic challenges to growth that investment in human capital and narrower workforce gender gaps could mitigate
* Moody's on Asia - high actual and potential growth supports Moody's assessment that many Asian sovereigns have robust economic strength compared to peers outside the region
* Moody's - Malaysia, Maldives, Singapore have grown on employment-driven models, to now experience sharp slowdown in growth in their working-age population Source text - bit.ly/2fELMGb (Bengaluru Newsroom)
Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Justin Okonoboh has been impeached.
The speaker was impeached by lawmakers on Monday at an emergency assembly.
Honourable Kabiru Ajoto has been elected as the new Speaker.
Details later…
New research identifies critical proteins present in the tumors of women with ovarian cancer. Karin Rodland discusses the work led by Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and Johns Hopkins researchers, working with collaborators across the nation.
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The proposed federal legislation would allow police to command a breathalyzer from drivers regardless of whether they suspect the person has been drinking. A Regina lawyer says proposed impaired driving laws introduced by the federal government last week are a terrible "step backwards" for the rights of all Canadians.
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A former Virginia news anchor whose girlfriend was fatally shot during a live broadcast in 2015 says he plans to run for a seat in the House of Delegates.
Chris Hurst tells The Roanoke Times that he will seek the Democratic nomination for the 12th House District seat. The seat is currently held by Republican Del. Joseph Yost, who says he will run for re-election.
Hurst left WDBJ-TV on Friday. He was dating reporter Alison Parker in August 2015 when she was fatally shot while conducting an interview on live TV. WDBJ cameraman Adam Ward was also killed.
Hurst has never held public office. He says that while reducing gun violence will be a big part of his campaign, he is also interested in many other issues.
A project that began as a response to Lions international youth initiative has become one of the most rewarding outreach activities for the Roanoke Valley Breakfast Lions Club. Each month, Lion Mary Jo Hubble coordinates a date for RVBLC members to visit second graders at Fairview Elementary School. The time is spent visiting with the students during their lunch period. With the goal, to encourage the students to achieve success. We simply want them to know that they matter to us. We have certainly been encouraged by the reception of the students and the wonderful second grade teachers, especially Ms. Sweet who initially arranged for the club to become lunch buddies. Each month we take gifts and treats to the students and receive much more in return.
Kishore Biyani-led Future Retail is looking to rebrand the newly-acquired HyperCity stores as Big Bazaar Gen Nxt, sources in the know said. Gen Nxt are upmarket stores aimed at urban shoppers. Future had earlier rebranded bigger stores of Bharti Retail it acquired as Big Bazaar, and those of Big Apple it acquired in north as EasyDay. According to sources, Future is expected to double the share of fashion in HyperCity stores to turn around the chain and set up FBB (earlier called Fashion at Big Bazaar) inside HyperCity stores. Currently, the share of fashion in HyperCity is ...
Rapp said he hopes his actions will help people who are victims of abuses of power to speak up.
“I've been very gratified by the response I've gotten from so many people. I think all of this is an important step to dismantle the machinery that allowed this sort...
A pumpkin spice-scented air freshener is being blamed for an emergency response at a school in Baltimore.The Cristo Rey Jesuit High School in southeast Baltimore was evacuated Thursday after a possible hazardous substance was found on the third floor. Students and staff were evaluated outside."We've sent out a message already to parents to make sure that we're in communications about the steps that we've taken to ensure the safety of all their kids," said Bill Heiser, president of the school.A spokesman for the Baltimore City Fire Department has confirmed the source was a pumpkin spice-scented air freshener.Two students and three adults were transported as a precaution, one of the adults were transported for an unrelated reason.
Man shot to death in Gary home
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A man was shot to death in his home early Wednesday in Gary, Indiana.
Jessie Brown, 29, was found dead from multiple gunshot wounds about 12:55 a.m. in his home in the 3400 block of Pierce Street, according to the Lake County Coroner’s Office.
His death was ruled a homicide, according to the coroner’s office.
Gary police, the Gary Fire Department and Lake County officials were investigating the death.
Washington has no legal grounds to close Russian consulates in the United States, Russia’s Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Sunday evening on state news broadcast Rossia-1.
Russia’s Kommersant newspaper reported on Friday that the White House is considering closing a Russian consulate in response to the Kremlin’s ousting U.S. diplomatic staff from Russia and confiscating embassy property.
Russia currently has four consulates in the United States — one more than the Washington maintains in Russia.
Zakharova dismissed reports of the possible consulate closure as “a bluff" intended to impress "those who don’t understand the core of the issue.”
She said that several years ago Washington turned down Moscow’s offer to open a fourth consulate in Russia.
“The Americans were invited to open a fourth consulate on the territory of the Russian Federation, and they did not do it.”
Unknown vandals have damaged the newly-installed ticket turnstiles at ISAP electric railway station in Neo Faliro, south of Athens.
The attack, which comes in the wake of various similar incidents across the capital, took place around 1.10 a.m. on Wednesday.
The energy sector helped lift Canada’s main stock index in late-morning trading, while the loonie flew higher after the latest rate announcement by the Bank of Canada.
The Canadian central bank kept its key interest rate on hold at 1.25 per cent, but its comments increased market expectations that it would raise the rate in July. The Canadian dollar was trading at 77.66 cents U.S., up from an average value of 76.92 cents U.S. on Tuesday.
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BERLIN (Reuters) – North Korea has been using its embassy in Berlin to procure parts for its missile program, the head of Germany’s BfV domestic intelligence agency told a German broadcaster.
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Gallatin Police are looking for this man who entered the Sprint store at 1545 Nashville Pike #103 and said he was the reincarnated devil sent from Las Vegas. He was carrying a pocket knife in his hand. (Photo: Gallatin Police Department)
The Gallatin Police Department has located and interviewed the man who brandished a knife at a Sprint store Thursday, claiming he was the devil from Las Vegas. That incident led to a lockdown at Volunteer State Community College's Gallatin Campus.
The subject has been identified and the investigation has been closed, according to the police.
Anyone with information related to this or any other crimes that have occurred in Gallatin should contact police at 615-452-1313.
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London fire commissioner says it will take weeks for high-rise building in inferno tragedy to be searched and 'cleared'
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions on Monday backed a plan outlined by President Donald Trump aimed at combating the opioid crisis by vowing to seek the death penalty "wherever appropriate" against drug traffickers.
"Drug dealers show no respect for human dignity and put their own greed ahead of the safety and even the lives of others," he said in a statement, adding that the Justice Department "will continue to aggressively prosecute drug traffickers."
(Reporting by Sarah N. Lynch; Editing by Jonathan Oatis)
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A conservative minister announced he’s joining the fight for the Republican nomination to challenge Democratic U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine in 2018.
E.W. Jackson announced his campaign Monday on The John Fredericks Show radio program. The lawyer-turned-preacher ran unsuccessfully for lieutenant governor in 2013.
He joins Corey Stewart, a former state campaign chairman of President Donald Trump, and Del. Nick Freitas, as announced candidates.
Jackson on Monday previewed a possibly contentious fight with Stewart for the nomination, suggesting Stewart supports tax increases and may be sympathetic to the Muslim Brotherhood. Stewart said both claims were “ridiculous.”
Jackson’s fiery rhetoric added a touch of drama to his 2013 race. He compared Planned Parenthood to the Ku Klux Klan and said former President Barack Obama may be an atheist or a Muslim.
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Maddie Scaletta, center, waits with friends for the start of rehearsals for the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular in Boston, Tuesday, July 3, 2018. Michael Dwyer AP Photo
A Houston couple who welcomed quadruplets early last month brought their babies home swaddled in patriotic style.
These little bundles were decked out in stars and stripes ahead of their first Fourth of July celebration.
The Agi children were born to parents Linda and Thomas on June 1 at Texas Medical Center. The photo was taken a few days later.
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The three girls, draped in stripes, are: Mercy-Grace, Adriel and Amaris; their brother, decked out in stars, is Zephanih.
According to ABC station KTRK in Houston, two of the babies were less than three pounds at the time of their birth, while two others weighed just under four pounds.
Linda told KTRK she is thrilled to take her four babies home, and for the excellent care she said she received since their birth.
In the initial phase, the Wagon Cab will operate with 200 such taxis which will be driven by drivers trained in medical aspects
Nitin Gadkari
Union Transport and Highway Minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday flagged-off the taxi-ambulance service initiated by the Wagon Cab start-up. In the initial phase, the Wagon Cab will operate with 200 such taxis which will be driven by drivers trained in medical aspects.
"Time plays an important role in our lives, especially in the context of road accidents. With the launch of Hospital wagon as a Taxi Ambulance service, we are looking forward to make the roads of Delhi-NCR safer," Uttam Bose, COO and Co-founder of Wagon Cab said in a statement.
The statement also cited the data released by the Transport and Highway Ministry which said nearly 1.5 lakh people die every year in India in around 5 lakh road accidents.
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Authorities in Peru have detained a truck driver accused of damaging part of the world-renowned Nazca lines.
The nation's Ministry of Culture says Jainer Flores drove into an unauthorized section of the U.N. World Heritage site on Saturday, leaving tracks and damaging part of three lines.
The Nazca lines are huge etchings depicting imaginary figures, creatures and plants that were scratched on the surface of a coastal desert between 1,500 and 2,000 years ago.
They are believed to have had ritual astronomical purposes.
Greenpeace activists damaged the lines by leaving footprints in the adjacent desert during an event in 2014.
Protesters in North Carolina have toppled a long-standing statue of a Confederate soldier.
Activists on Monday evening used a rope to pull down the monument outside a Durham courthouse. Video footage posted online shows protesters – some white, some black – kicking the crumpled bronze statue as dozens of people in the crowd cheered and chanted.
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The Durham protest was in response to a white nationalist rally held in Charlottesville, Virginia, over the weekend. One woman was killed Saturday after one of the white nationalists drove his car into a group of peaceful counterprotesters.
A United Daughters of the Confederacy website says the Confederate Soldiers Monument was erected in 1924.
North Korea is certainly in the news day after day, yet very few are following the money. It is not well known that North Korea is sitting on perhaps trillions of dollars in mineral wealth. The vast potential of North Koreas mineral wealth includes zinc, limestone, tungsten, copper, gold, iron, graphite and some of this is concentrated in the rare earth sector which is critical to high technology platforms such as smart phones.
According to North Korea the total value lies between $6 and $10 Trillion dollars. However, the ability to export these minerals is extremely difficult due to both politics and lack of expertise. China has made inroads and Russia has made attempts.
Although the amount of wealth claimed by North Korea is most likely highly exaggerated, the fact remains that a substantial amount does exist. Who might covet such resources?
Dear editor: Heads up, voters. Democrats and unaffiliated voices have a significant primary election just ahead. On Tuesday, June 26, we get a big say as to who becomes the next U.S. Congressman for our district.
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Mark Williams is the only choice for me because he has taken the strongest stand against the interests of oil and gas companies. I do not want any more poisonous fracking operations polluting our air and water. Mark Williams does not take any political action committee money from entities linked to the oil and gas industry.
Sadly, the same can't be said of Mark's opponent.
Want to do your part to halt the influence of dirty money in politics? Then vote for Mark Williams. He's for people, not oil and gas company profits.
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WILSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) – At least one person died late Wednesday night in a crash on State Route 109 in Wilson County.
The crash happened at 9 p.m. near the Interstate 40 interchange. Northbound lanes were closed to drivers.
Southbuond lanes were not affected. The road was expected to reopen at 11 p.m.
Further details weren’t immediately released. The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating.
Mexico City prosecutors say they have arrested a man who signed off on an apparently faulty construction project that collapsed in the magnitude 7.1 earthquake of Sept. 19 and killed two women.
Prosecutors have not identified the suspect, who faces homicide charges.
But they said Monday he was in charge of ensuring the seven-story apartment building was constructed according to approved plans in 2016.
The prosecutor's office says the building's foundations didn't meet specifications approved for the site. It says the structure had "little resistance" and didn't meet specifications.
The quake killed 369 people in all, 228 of them in the capital.
Experts say recently built structures should have been able to withstand the quake.
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Jacqueline Rayos Garcia, 14, the daughter of Guadalupe Garcia de Rayos, cries as she speaks to the press as her father, the husband of Guadalupe, who doesn't wish to be identified by name, comforts her, during a press conference speaking about Guadalupe outside ICE headquarters in Phoenix on Feb. 9, 2017. David Wallace/The Republic
A pair of bus routes servicing south end Barrie will soon make a few extra stops. The City has announced route 1 will, as of Sunday, loop up around Churchill Dr. from Park Place, instead of heading down to Mapleview. This means no more northbound service along Welham from Mapleview to Churchill. Route 11, instead of just going from a Lockhart Drive subdivision to Park Place and back, will soon make runs up to the Allandale Rec Centre too. All this comes into effect Sunday.
5:40pm–#Milford CT– A car has hit a pedestrian and hit a building at 254 Melba Street. Ironically Google says 254 is a wine store called the Crushed Grape.
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Baku. 18 November. REPORT.AZ/ In January- October, Azerbaijan has produced 37.500 tons of propylene.
Report informs referring to State Statistics Committee (SSC), 28.900 tons were produced for sale.
In reporting period, 71.600 tons of propylene and 73.800 tons of ethylene were produced in the country.
In January-October, propylene production in Azerbaijan decreased by 10.4% and polyethylene production reduced by 9.8%, while ethylene production down by 9.9% as compared with corresponding period in 2016.
As of November 1, 1700 tons of propylene, 2500 tons of polyethylene and 500 tons of ethylene are in stock in the country.
A section of Ukambani leaders want Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka to join President Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy William Ruto for the sake of development in their region.
Led by immediate former Kitui Senator David Musila, they said as it will not be noble for the county to stay in the opposition for the next five years.
“It will not be in our best interest to stay in opposition as Ukambani,” Musila told a press conference at parliament buildings.
Kalonzo who was Raila Odinga’s running mate in the just concluded general elections were defeated by President Uhuru Kenyatta.
Uhuru got 8,203,290 votes (54.27%) against Raila Odinga’s 6,762,224 votes (44.74%).
However, Raila Odinga has disputed the results saying he will not allow President Uhuru Kenyatta to get away with “another stolen victory”.
Authorities say a dispute at a mobile home park ended with two people injured and another person facing numerous charges.Egg Harbor police say 45-year-old township resident Shawn Delgado stabbed 45-year-old Stacy Ward "multiple times" in the chest after they argued Friday night at a residence in the Atlantic Gardens community. They say Delgado then attacked 53-year-old Kurt Stine when he tried to intervene.Ward and Stine were both taken to a hospital for treatment of injuries that were not considered life threatening. Further details on their conditions were not available Monday.Bail was set at $200,000 cash for Delgado. He's been charged with aggravated assault, criminal restraint, false imprisonment and weapons offenses.It wasn't known Monday if Delgado has retained an attorney.
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to discuss a new security arrangement in southern Syria, near the Israeli border, agreed upon by the United States, Russia and Jordan, Israel's Channel 10 news reported Wednesday.
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Radwanska saves 3 match points to survive at Shenzhen Open
SHENZHEN, China (AP) — Top-seeded Agnieszka Radwanska saved three match points before edging Duan Ying-ying of China 6-2, 6-7 (4), 7-5 in the first round of the Shenzhen Open on Monday.
Radwanska, the defending champion, cruised through the first set without facing a break point, but struggled in the final two sets, dropping serve five times to the 103rd-ranked wild card entry.
The Pole relied on her strong defense to close out the match in just under 2 1/2 hours, chasing down a well-placed drop shot and hitting a forehand crosscourt winner to set up match point.
Creamsicle Day is celebrated annually on August 14 & honors a refreshing & delicious treat! The original creamsicles were made of vanilla ice cream covered by iced orange juice. In recent years, creative ice cream makers have replaced the outer orange fruit juice layer with other flavors like blueberry, strawberry, and grape, just to name a few.
While Creamsicle is a brand name of the popular frozen treat in the US, any ice cream covered by a layer of iced fruit juice on a flat wooden stick is popularly called a creamsicle.
Looking for ways to celebrate? Treat the kids with a delicious creamsicle when they get home from their first day of school! Make your own creamsicles and share them with family and friends. A great recipe video is above, but perhaps you may even experiment with other flavors.
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“In the past, people fabricated content. There were ‘midnight flyers,’ which were pieces of propaganda usually sent out by candidates and put on the windshield of your car or under your door at home. And there were forms of content that contained serious misinformation in them. Sometimes they looked news-like and sometimes they didn’t,” explains Dr. Kathleen Hall Jamieson, director of the Annenberg Public Policy Center. “But there wasn’t a mass distribution system for it, so it had real trouble taking hold. Now with the web, anyone can sit at the computer, create content and try to move it virally through like-minded channels. It doesn’t take any time to do it, and it isn’t expensive.” | Part of what helps fake news thrive today is the public’s reliance on social media for their information. —News Media Alliance
Gov. Bill Walker delivers his State of the State Address to the Alaska Legislature on Wednesday. Behind him, left to right, are Senate President Pete Kelly, R-Fairbanks, and House Speaker Bryce Edgmon, D-Dillingham.
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BEIJING (Reuters) - Liu He, a key economic adviser of China’s President Xi Jinping, was nominated to be a vice premier.
Liu He, vice chairman of the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), shakes hands with an official after the closing session of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China March 15, 2018. REUTERS/Jason Lee
Yi Gang, a vice central bank governor, was nominated to become the head of the People’s Bank of China, while Liu Kun was nominated to be the new finance minister.
The nominations were read out at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Monday during a parliamentary session, with journalists in attendance.
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(Yicai Global) Aug. 14 -- The Agricultural Bank of China Ltd. [SHA:601288] and Mastercard Inc. [NYSE:MA] will work with China’s largest audio sharing platform, Himalaya FM, to release credit cards aimed at younger demographics.
The new card, called My Way Credit Card, marks the first time that banks have worked with an audio platform to integrate financial payments with intellectual property payments and listening and reading.
Cardholders can enjoy a free three-month membership for the platform and also receive monthly recommendations regarding Himalaya FM shows.
The card will be functional online and offline in 210 countries.
The number of consumers willing to pay for intellectual content in China tripled in 2016 to reach nearly 50 million, with users born in the 1980s and 1990s making up over 90 percent.
As an economist and the author at Cleveland Sports Economics , I recently published a long-form empirical research study that analyzes the determinants of gameday attendance between 2002 and 2016 for the Cleveland Indians and the rest of the American League Central. Given that this obviously includes an analysis of the Royals, I thought the audience at Royals Review might be interested.
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Some lucky Game of Thrones fans in the North-east were left in shock yesterday as one of the series’ most popular characters helped pack their tree.
Kit Harington – who plays Jon Snow in the show – was lending a hand at Wardhill Castle in Aberdeenshire helping people park and pack their Christmas trees.
It’s likely Harington was in the area with his fiancee and Game of Thrones actor Rose Leslie, whose parents live at nearby Lickleyhead Castle and own Wardhill Castle.
An image of the star posing with one of the trees had been posted on the castle’s Instagram page on Saturday, but has since been deleted.
One fan said: “He was very down to earth, just mucking in and helping out with everything.
“He seemed very friendly, but people weren’t approaching him for selfies as it was very obvious he was there as a family member rather than a celebrity.”
The actor was also spotted shopping at Inverurie Tesco earlier in the day.
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* Fed's Tarullo on CNBC - ADP another indicator of economic growth
* Fed's Tarullo on CNBC - forward indicators bode well for Q2 growth
* Fed's Tarullo on CNBC - have been agnostic about coming fiscal policy
* Fed's Tarullo on CNBC - the way Volcker rule was implemented has proven to be clunky
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One of Saturday’s visitors for Junior Day at East Carolina was sleeper pick Jsi Hatfield who could play any number of positions in college.The rising senior has seen a boat load of action at quarte...
(WSPA) – Ric Flair’s management team is asking for prayers after the professional wrestler was admitted to the hospital over the weekend.
The wrestling icon is reportedly in intensive care.
Melinda Morris Zanoni with Legacy Talent and Entertainment tweeted Saturday that Flair was in the hospital for routine monitoring and there was no reason to panic.
Zanoni asked for “prayers and positive energy” and said the wrestler is dealing with “tough medical issues” early Monday morning on Twitter.
Are u a Fan/Friend of Ric Flair?If so, we need prayers & positive energy 4 our Living Legend as he is dealing w/some tough medical issues???? — MelindaMorrisZanoni (@LegacyTalentCEO) August 14, 2017
The 68-year-old wrestler known as the Nature Boy is from Charlotte and both a WCW and WWE champion among other accolades.
May 2 Waddell & Reed Financial Inc
* Waddell & reed financial, inc. Reports first quarter results
* Q1 earnings per share $0.39
* Q1 revenue $287 million
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.42 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Waddell & reed financial inc - operating revenues of $287 million during q1 of 2017 declined 2% sequentially
* Waddell & reed financial - march 31, 2017 assets under management were $81 billion, increasing 1% during quarter, but declined 15% compared to march 31, 2016
* Waddell & reed financial inc - average assets under management were $81 billion during current quarter, compared to $82 billion during prior quarter
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.42, revenue view $284.0 million -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
March 29 Northwest Pipeline LLC
* Northwest Pipeline LLC - $250 million in aggregate principal amount of senior notes due 2027, scheduled to be delivered on April 3, 2017
* Northwest Pipeline LLC prices private debt issuance
* Northwest Pipeline LLC- senior notes were priced with a 4.000 percent coupon and at an offering price of 99.641 percent of par
* Northwest Pipeline LLC- Northwest intends to use net proceeds from offering to repay $185 million of 5.95% senior notes due 2017 upon maturity on April 15, 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Milwaukee Brewers' Lorenzo Cain reacts after hitting an RBI double during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins Thursday, April 19, 2018, in Milwaukee. Morry Gash The Associated Press
Applying for an Australian work visa is set to become harder for Irish people.
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has announced that he's scrapping the 457 temporary work visa, which allows people work in the country for up to four years once they're sponsored by an emplyer.
The visa will be replaced with a new category to give Australians priority for jobs.
Over 2,000 Irish people applied for the Visa last year. Current holders will not be affected by the move.
Turnbull used Facebook to announce the new policy:
People line up to vote at a polling station in the first round of 2017 French presidential election in Vaulx-en-Velin, France, April 23, 2017. REUTERS/Emannuel Foudrot
PARIS Turnout figures for the first round of the French presidential election showed a 28.54 percentage participation rate by midday local time, (1000 GMT) the Interior Ministry said on Sunday, slightly above the corresponding rate in the 2012 vote.
The 28.54 percent compared to 28.29 percent in 2012 at the same hour, and compared to midday turnout rates of 31.21 percent in 2007 and 21.40 percent in 2002.
(Reporting by Sudip Kar-Gupta; Editing by Andrew Callus)
Irish sportswear company, O'Neills, will open the doors of its new super store in Derry for the first time this week.
The new Waterloo Place based store will open at 11am on Thursday.
The new shop has created 40 new jobs for the local economy.
"Celebrating 100 years in the sportswear business, O'Neills is proud to announce that one of the country's most historic, vibrant and dynamic cities, Derry, is to be the location of our latest retail venture, creating around 40 new jobs," said Stephen Thompson from O'Neill's back in March.
Live music with Fizz Kizer and the Leftover Poets at Ras’ 8-11, Saturday.
With Special Guest Javier Carrasco’s Latin Rock Trio. For more info contact Paulette at lupine.anderson@gmail.com or 612-229-6014.
Mich. Restaurant Secures Initial OK For $7M TCPA Deal
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 6:25 PM EDT) -- A Michigan federal judge gave her initial blessing Friday to a nearly $7 million settlement that will see the insurers for a restaurant with two locations pay up to resolve claims of Telephone Consumer Protection Act violations stemming from allegedly unsolicited fax advertisements.
U.S. District Judge Victoria A. Roberts granted preliminary approval to a deal floated by lead plaintiff Avio Inc. to bring to an end its class action accusing the Alfoccino Restaurant — which has locations in Auburn Hills and Farmington Hills, Michigan — of...
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AIRVILLE, Pa. (WHTM) – A York County man has died five days after a farm tractor accident in Lower Chanceford Township.
Elmer Sueck, 86, was thrown from the tractor and into a creek Friday afternoon after he hit a four- to five-foot embankment, causing the tractor to overturn, Coroner Pam Gay said.
The accident occurred in the 500 block of Kennedy Road.
Gay said Sueck died Wednesday morning at York Hospital as a result of his injuries.
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“From the minutes of the previous two MPC meetings it can be inferred that it is a highly structured set-up,” Soumya Kanti Ghosh, group chief economic adviser at State Bank of India, the largest lender, wrote in a February 8 note. “If we take a look at the minutes of the Federal Reserve’s meetings, these are more spontaneous and there is much more detailed discussion regarding the various aspects of the economy before arriving at the conclusion.”
BART's Warm Springs station has yet to open, but workers there are on the job. (Feb. 14, 2017)
Even as BART postponed opening its new Warm Springs station in November, the initial phase for an expansion into the South Bay, it has been staffing the facility for about three months.
While the station isn't in service yet, there are several workers on the clock there, preparing the facility for opening, the transit agency said.
BART was supposed to open the station in November, but financial and technical issues caused a delay. Meanwhile, there are five station agents working there, along with a train dispatcher supervisor and two janitors.
The workers not only are getting the station ready for operation, but they also are there for security purposes, working to keep vandals away, BART officials said.
There is still no firm date for when trains will start running to the Warm Springs station.
Officials were so concerned about the mental stability of the student accused of last month's Florida school massacre that they decided he should be forcibly committed.
Most of us feel really good about the idea of there being a Black Princess in the royal family — but some are treating Meghan Markle and Prince Harry‘s engagement as if it considered a symbol of hope for Black Women.
For many black women, Meghan Markle's engagement offers 'hope' https://t.co/eBI4OHshN4 pic.twitter.com/HQEBhFkqJt — Good Morning America (@GMA) December 6, 2017
I’m crying at the idea that this woman marrying a white man is considered as a symbol of hope for black women.. LMAO. Black women are the hope. Delete this 😭 https://t.co/b9kYzZDa08 — Kayla ✨ (@KaylaRenae_) December 7, 2017
But Meghan isn’t the first Black woman to marry into royalty, and certainly won’t be the last. Hit the flip too see more Black Girl Royal Magic.
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Officials at Dominion Power held an informational meeting Thursday night to discuss a possible hydroelectric storage facility on East River Mountain.
A novel about Project Zebra, a secret mission in Elizabeth City during World War II, will be released in November with new details about what happened, says California-based author M.G. Crisci. Crisci said the time is right for his story with the release of classfied documents in 2013 and plans for a monument in Elizabeth City to honor of fallen Project Zebra aviators.
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BOSTON — The Boston Symphony Orchestra is returning to its seasonal home at Tanglewood.
Music director Andris Nelsons will conduct works by Mozart and Tchaikovsky as the renowned orchestra kicks off its 2018 outdoor season on Friday evening at the western Massachusetts venue.
Superstar pianist Lang Lang will play Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 24 in C minor.
This summer’s season, which runs through Sept. 2, continues the BSO’s yearlong homage to Leonard Bernstein.
The Massachusetts-born conductor and composer would have turned 100 on Aug. 25. He died in 1990 at age 72 in New York City.
Bernstein was a fixture at the annual summer music festival at Tanglewood for half a century.
WASHINGTON—The U.S. and Qatar signed a preliminary agreement for the sale of dozens of Boeing Co. F-15 jet fighters to the Persian Gulf monarchy, in a transaction that risks further ensnaring the Trump administration in an escalating dispute between leading Arab countries.
Qatar’s Defense Ministry valued the contract at $12 billion and said it would create 60,000 American jobs. The preliminary deal was signed at the Pentagon on...
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WYTV) – Police arrested a man from Austintown after he told students and staff at a college in Youngstown that he had a bomb.
Officers were called about 9:30 a.m. Tuesday to Eastern Gateway Community College on East Federal Plaza on reports of a man who spoke to some students about having a bomb or bombs.
When police arrived, they found 37-year-old Peter Steven Harasyn standing outside of the building. Due to the nature of the threat, Harasyn was ordered to the ground at gunpoint. He appeared to be very intoxicated with slurred speech, according to the police report. Police also noted they saw him place a can of High Gravity Lager (malt liquor) on the wall next to him.
When officers asked Harasyn about the mention of having a bomb, he told them he did have dynamite and it was still on him, according to the report. No explosives were found.
Harasyn was arrested and charged with inducing panic, public intoxication and open container. He is being held in the Mahoning County Jail.
Lake Charles police confirm there was a shooting on Eighth Avenue on Monday night. Deputy Chief Mark Kraus said he has no further information to release at this time.
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A 29-year-old chef has died after collapsing in the hottest London Marathon on record, organisers said on Monday.Matt Campbell, who featured in the BBC television show "Masterchef: The Professionals" last year, collapsed on Sunday at the 22.5-mile mark."Although he received immediate medical treatment on the scene from race doctors, he died later in hospital," the statement said.Campbell, from the Lake District in northwest England, was raising money for a youth charity and told his Instagram followers on the morning of the race he was running in honour of his late father.The chef had already run in the Manchester Marathon on April 8.Sunday's 38th London Marathon was the hottest ever recorded at 24.1 degrees Celsius.
Only 1 percent of the participants in a Stockton University poll released yesterday rate the state economy as “excellent.” Some 21 percent would go as far as “good.” Nearly half (48 percent) rate the New Jersey economy as “fair,” with 27 percent of 709 adult state residents rating it “poor”; 2 percent said “unsure.”
Residents of South Jersey are a bit more pessimistic than counterparts to the north. In the eight southernmost counties, only 18 percent give positive ratings to the state economy, but 80 percent rate New Jersey’s economy as” fair” or “poor.” In the 13 counties to the north, 24 percent rate New Jersey’s economy positively, while 73 percent rate New Jersey’s economy as “fair” or “poor.”
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PALO ALTO (KRON) — Police in Palo Alto are asking drivers to be extra cautious this week as children return to school.
With the increase in morning traffic, police are launching their “Safe Routes to School” program.
The program reminds drivers that they will be sharing the road, not just with more cars, but bicycles, skateboards, and pedestrians as well.
A list of tips is provided for all methods of transportation.
The tips can be found on their website here: www.cityofpaloalto.org/saferoutes
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NEW YORK (AP) — A spokeswoman for a New Jersey city where the Kushner Cos. is a major real estate developer says the firm has withdrawn its request for a 30-year tax break for one of its buildings.
Jersey City spokeswoman Jennifer Morrill says the company owned by the family of Jared Kushner sent a letter about a week ago withdrawing a request for a break on city taxes for its planned One Journal Square building. The mayor recently came out against the break.
It is the latest setback for the Kushner real estate company in a city where it has several projects.
The shared office space company WeWork recently pulled out as anchor tenant of One Journal Square. That has reportedly put in doubt a state tax break that was tied to WeWork.
Ciara is expecting her second child by her husband Russell Wilson any day now.
Her other baby father, rapper Future, decided to ask for Ciara’s forgiveness in a very emotional Instagram post today for Valentine’s Day.
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Remain positive about economic turnaround, Ajimobi urges Nigerians
GOVERNOR Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State has called for a renewed hope from all Nigerians on the ability of the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration to stem the current tide and take the country out of [...] The post Remain positive about economic turnaround, Ajimobi urges Nigerians appeared first on Tribune... Read Full Story
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Middle school-age youth from Trinity and Immanuel Lutheran churches in Princeton finished six weeks of vacation Bible school called Summer Stretch. While the group participated in many service projects, its main project was to collect used crayons for the Crayon Initiative. The teens collected many used or broken crayons. According to the Crayon Initiative, the wax from crayons is not biodegradable and will never break down, leaving a waxy sludge in landfills for centuries to come. The Crayon Initiative supports environmental efforts by diverting crayons from the landfills. Annually, over 500,000 pounds of broken crayons are discarded in landfills throughout the country. The Crayon Initiative organizes crayon collections, re-manufactures the used crayon and provides them to hospitals that are caring for kids.
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Recently, several people gathered at the location of a new child care center in Hazen to begin the preparations of getting the building ready for opening. Although lots of progress was made, there are hopes to keep the momentum going with another work day.
Erin Huntimer, board president of the Energy Capital Cooperative, told the other board members that she wished to see a new work day scheduled sometime in February.
The board decided to make Feb. 18 the second work day. Anyone from the area can participate, and the board also discussed advertising and using Facebook to help get the word out.
The original work day, held Jan. 28, brought in many of the key planners and organizations with the child care center. One benefit the group saw was the addition of Allen Stumpf, whose wife Mary represents the North Dakota Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives on the board.
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Dr. Henry Bock, a pioneering doctor in racing and a key player in creating the SAFER barrier, has died. He was 81.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway officials made the announcement after confirming the death with his caregiver, who was working directly with the family.
Bock served as the track's senior director of medical services from 1982-2006. He held the same title with the IndyCar Series from 1996-2006 and continued working as a consultant for both after retiring.
Though he developed new treatments for drivers, Bock may be best known for working on the SAFER barriers that have become a staple at American tracks.
In 2000, he received Indiana's prestigious Sagamore of the Wabash distinction.
Bock is survived by a brother, Bob, and a sister, Marianne.
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This couple is seeing double rings!
When Becky McCabe went to propose to her girlfriend, Jessa Gillaspie, she stalled her answer by doing THIS.
True love never lies! Congrats to the happy couple.
The Idaho Statesman unveils the 41st edition of the All-Idaho Football Players of the Year. Coaches in 5A, 4A, 3A, 2A and 1A vote on their classification's top player, and the Statesman compiles the votes and publishes the results. Photos courtesy of the Coeur d'Alene Press, the (Idaho Falls) Post Register and the (Twin Falls) Times-News.
Roger Federer’s run of 17 straight wins in 2018 came to an end as Juan Martin del Potro beat him 6-4 6-7 (8-10) 7-6 (7-2) in a thrilling encounter.
But on route to the final, Federer received a special prize from 11-time Grand Slam champion Rod Laver.
After Federer’s win over Borna Coric in the semi-finals, the 36-year-old was presented with one of Laver’s very own rackets.
Laver tweeted a picture of the pair with the caption: “Delighted to present @RogerFederer with my Dunlop Maxply inscribed: ‘To the greatest, from Rod Laver ’62 ’69’ after his SF win today. Onto another final @BNPPARIBASOPEN.”
Despite their meeting before the Indian Wells final, Federer couldn’t take any inspiration from Laver as he was far from his best against Del Potro.
ISLAMABAD: At least five people including a pedestrian woman was injured when the roof of a factory collapsed in Lahore.
Roof caved in after a cylinder blast in the Nimko manufacturing factory in Shadbagh China Scheme area, reported a private news channel (Dunya News).
A pedestrian woman Razia, labourers Shafique and Aqeel, guard Nasir and a man Javed were wounded in the incident.
They all were immediately shifted to hospital where two are said to be in critical condition.
Police while gathering proofs has initiated a probe into the incident.
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In a statement on its website, Greece's neonazi Golden Dawn praised a white supremacist rally in Virginia last week that turned fatal when a far-right protester drove a car into a crowd of anti-fascist protesters.
Describing the rally as a "dynamic demonstration against illegal immigration," Golden Dawn accused anti-fascist protesters of seeking to break it up "with the classic method of holding a counter-demonstration."
"Fully equipped anarcholeftists attacked the peaceful demonstration of the American Patriots but the outcome of events was not what they expected," GD wrote.
"The legal gathering of the patriots was banned and the anti-fascists continued their violent acts with a tragic conclusion: a citizen hit participants of the counter-rally with his car, causing a death and many injuries."
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A man has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the 2015 shooting death of a Cape Breton man.
Police were called to a residence in Reserve Mines, N.S. on June 25, 2015. Officers found 24-year-old Brandon Kelly suffering from gunshot wounds. He died at the scene.
Brandon James Berthiaume of Ben Eoin, N.S. was arrested in the Halifax area the next day and charged with first-degree murder in Kelly’s death.
Berthiaume pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of second-degree murder on Monday.
He also pleaded guilty to the attempted murder of another man - Norman MacIntyre - in Reserve Mines the same day Kelly was shot and killed.
Berthiaume is set to be sentenced on Aug. 28.
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Two political leaders from upstate New York who are seen as possible candidates for governor next year are weighing in on incumbent Andrew Cuomo, the upstate-downstate divide and the state’s economic future.
Outgoing Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner, a Democrat, joined Deputy Senate Leader John DeFrancisco, a Syracuse Republican, at a forum Monday in Albany.
Both Miner and DeFrancisco are considered possible challengers to Cuomo in 2018 though they didn’t announce any formal decisions Monday.
Cuomo, a Democrat, has been mentioned as a possible White House contender but says he’s seeking a third term.
Miner and DeFrancisco faulted Cuomo’s upstate economic development strategy and said too many statewide leaders have prioritized New York City’s needs over a statewide approach that benefits upstate and downstate.
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MOUNTAIN BROOK, Ala. (WIAT) — Columbia Cottages is celebrating the birthday of one of their oldest residents.
The organization threw a party for Dorothy Levy’s 105th birthday at their assisted living facility in Mountain Brook.
To give you some perspective – she was born the year the Titanic sank in the Atlantic Ocean.
David Butero with Columbia Cottages tells CBS42 that Levy refuses to let her age slow her down.
“Ms. Dorothy Levy is a very vibrant, very spunky lady and all the residents absolutely adore her,” Butero said. “So it makes them feel great, because the example she sets as somebody that can reach this age and still be as vibrant as she is.”
Levy is not shy about sharing her secrets to a long and happy life.
“I get up in the morning and I eat a good breakfast and at night I cheat and I eat all the wrong things and I still survive,” Levy said.
Levy says she doesn’t have a secret to long life but she does stay active and exercises…
LEXINGTON, Miss. (WCBI) – A central Mississippi inmate escapes from a Lexington jail.
Michael Amos, 20, is considered armed and dangerous.
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Our state-wide news partner, WLBT, reports Amos escaped from the Holmes Humphreys Correctional Facility.
He is facing Burglary, Aggravated Assault, Armed Robbery and Felony Taking of a Vehicle charges.
If you see him call 911.
Henderson City Commission finalized the financing to buy 50 body worn cameras, and 40 in-car cameras for Henderson P.D. (WFIE)
More police officers will be wearing body cameras soon.
Henderson City Commission finalized the financing to buy 50 body worn cameras, and 40 in-car cameras for Henderson P.D. The city has been studying the use of body cams and which type to purchase for several months.
This will cost the city about $429,000. They say it will be paid over a five year period.
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The potential for temporary British membership of the European Economic Area after it leaves the European Union would be both challenging and costly to handle, Norway's Prime Minister Erna Solberg told Reuters on Monday.
ARENDAL, Norway: The potential for temporary British membership of the European Economic Area after it leaves the European Union would be both challenging and costly to handle, Norway's Prime Minister Erna Solberg told Reuters on Monday.
"There would be a cost they would have to share, and an authority outside their border that could impose binding decisions on them, which is not entirely in line with what they've said they want ... But we're prepared for various scenarios," Solberg said on the sidelines of a news conference.
(Reporting by Joachim Dagenborg, writing by Terje Solsvik, editing by Gwladys Fouche)
Inter Milan have confirmed the signing of Matias Vecino from Fiorentina for a fee of €24 million.
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Vecino has signed a contract until 2021 with his new club, who have met his buyout clause.
Vecino made 85 appearances for Fiorentina, scoring six goals and providing eight assists.
A Uruguay international, the 25-year-old has won 13 caps for his country, scoring once.
In 2016-17, Vecino made 40 appearances in all competitions, as Fiorentina finished eighth in Serie A and reached the first knockout round of the Europa League.
EVERETT, Wash. (AP) – A Washington county is preparing to sue the state to get back money it spent to comply with a law that required placing more ballot drop boxes countywide.
The Everett Herald reports Snohomish County is gearing up for what could be the first of many lawsuits against the state.
The law, which was sponsored by former Republican state Sen. Kirk Pearson to make it easier for people in rural areas to vote, took effect July 23. It required at least one drop box for every 15,000 registered voters, with a minimum of one box in each city, town, and census-designated place with a post office.
Snohomish County expects to spend $250,000 next year to install and operate 19 new ballot boxes.
The state provided no funding.
Ban for Clacton driver who watched iPad on A12
A man from Clacton has been banned from driving and faces 200 hours of community service after being caught watching his iPad on the A12.
Matthew Brogan, 34, of Skelmersdale Road pleaded guilty to dangerous driving after watching his iPad whilst doing 60mph on the A12 near Marks Tey.
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Gambian defender Simon Richter has moved into a new club after quitting Roskilde of the Danish second tier, Foroyaa Sport can report. The 33-year-old turns his back on his former employers after been considered surplus to requirements.
The Danish-born Gambian found himself contending with playing a bit-part role at Roskilde, his club of five years, as the team's board attempts to freshen up its squad with new signings in an audacious effort to secure promotion to the Super League.
Capped thrice with the Scorpions, Simon was said to be pondering an exit to seek news pastures elsewhere. For family reasons, he decided against it last year before opting to make the decision at end of this just concluded term.
He now joins Brønshøj, a club in the Danish third division for duration of 12 months.
FILE - In this March 9, 2017 file photo, Dr. Garen Wintemute, an emergency room physician at the University of California, Davis, Medical Center, shows the website of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, on a computer in the hospital in Sacramento, Calif. Gun deaths have fallen in California over a 16 year period ending in 2015, driven largely by a decline of African-American homicide victims, a recent and rare scientific study of firearm violence found. Researchers at the University of California, Davis published their findings in the May issue of Annals of Epidemiology after reviewing the 50,921 firearm deaths recorded in California between 2000 and 2015. The researchers said it's the first such deep analysis of California gun deaths in 30 years. Rich Pedroncelli, File AP Photo
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PARTYNEXTDOOR (whose real name is Jahron Brathwaite) has been arrested for drug possession. According to a press release from the New York State Police, Brathwaite was on a bus entering the United States that got stopped for inspection. He was allegedly in possession of Xanax and oxycodone, according to U.S. Customs and Border personnel. Brathwaite was arrested yesterday morning, October 5, and has been charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. Pitchfork has contacted PARTYNEXTDOOR’s representatives for comment.
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The latest shooting under investigation by Chattanooga Police happened in the College Hill Courts on Tuesday night.
Officers responded to reports of a person shot at the 800 block of West 14th Street Court just after 9PM.
The victim had already gone to the hospital with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound.
36 year old Robert Blocker told police he heard gunshots and then realized he had been hit.
Police do not have suspect information at this time.
If you have any information on the shooting, please contact Chattanooga Police.
A visitation has been planned for Aaron Smeltzer, a WYFF News 4 photojournalist killed while covering a story with anchor and reporter Mike McCormick.
Aaron and Mike died Monday when a tree fell on their SUV in Polk County, NC.
The accident happened on Highway 176 in Polk County while they were covering the impact of heavy rain in that area.
Aaron’s visitation is planned for 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday at Seawright Funeral Home at 26 East Main St. in Inman. We will continue to pass along information on arrangements for Mike when they are available.
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As the launch of the highly expected book on the life and time of the former governor of Yobe State titled " Poorlitics" draws near,here is a brief profile of the author.
Maiduguri. His Excellency ,Bukar Abba Ibrahim began attending primary school in 1957. In 1965, he proceeded to Government College in
Ahmadu Bello University in 1972 where he obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Quantity Surveying in 1975. After taking the West African School Certificate Examination in 1970, he was admitted toin 1972 where he obtained hisdegree in Quantityin 1975.
Thereafter, he undertook post-graduate professional training in the United Kingdom from 1981 to 1982, which led to his qualification as an associate member of the Nigeria Institute of Quantity Surveyors.
civil servant in Borno State eventually becoming Commissioner of Works. From 1985 to 1988, he worked as aineventually becoming Commissioner of Works.
He later became a three term governor and three term Senator of the Federal Republic Of Nigeria
“My message is that no one should doubt that this is a very serious undertaking,” David Schwendiman, an American who is chief prosecutor of tribunal, said in September.
Pa. Campaign Workers' DNC OT Class Action Nixed
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 4:01 PM EST) -- A Pennsylvania federal judge on Friday dismissed a class action alleging the Democratic National Committee and the state’s Democratic Party failed to pay overtime to organizers who worked on the 2016 campaign, finding the workers were not protected by the federal statute that covers overtime.
U.S. District Judge C. Darnell Jones II concluded that the campaign workers were not engaged in interstate commerce or the production of goods, and consequently were not covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act. The judge also found that the Democratic...
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Liverpool are willing to sell Mohamed Salah to Real Madrid if the Reds win the Champions League
The Egypt international has been heavily linked with a move to the Bernabeu this summer.
Real Madrid are ready for a shake-up at the end of the season, with club president Florentino Perez desperate to land a new Galactico.
And according to Spanish news outlet Don Balon, who are well known for their outlandish transfer claims, Salah is Real’s top choice.
They also reckon the Liverpool winger is desperate to join the Spanish giants at the end of the season, despite only heading to Anfield last summer.
However, Don Balon add that the Reds are only willing to let Salah join Real if they win the Champions League this campaign.
Jurgen Klopp wants his star man focused on Liverpool until the end of the season and he’s promised the attacker that the Reds will listen to offers that arrive.
Arcia (ankle) is out of Tuesday's lineup due to a stomach illness, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
It was reported that Arcia's ankle has returned to full health and that he would have been in Tuesday's starting lineup had it not been for his illness. The team didn't indicate the severity of Arcia's sickness, so consider him day-to-day until further notice. With Arcia out, Eric Sogard is starting at shortstop Tuesday night.
"He always had that chip on his shoulder for just the way he played, taking risks going out there and just trying to win," Graham said, adding, "Just knowing and seeing a guy that's been an underdog like him, we can relate to him. I think a lot of guys will open their ears and just be excited to be a part of that."
A boil water advisory was issued for an Ellis County community Monday morning after a water main failure, officials say.
The Waxahachie Daily Light reports the city issued the notice for the Saddlebrook Estates area after a 24-inch water main line failed Sunday evening. All city water should be boiled before use, including washing hands or face, brushing teeth and drinking, the report says.
"Children, seniors and persons with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable to harmful bacteria, and all customers should follow these directions," a city news release said.
The boil water notice appeared to be limited to the Saddlebrook Estates neighborhood, located off U.S. 287 southeast of Waxahachie.
The damaged line was repaired and activated Monday morning, the city said. Crews were flushing the water line and performing water quality analysis.
"As soon as suitable results are received, the rescinding notice will be issued," the Daily Light reported.
It appears former Hamilton Tiger-Cats cornerback Delvin Breaux is on the trade block.
According to Nick Underhill of The Advocate, the Saints are shopping Breaux after three seasons with the team.
The Saints are shopping Delvin Breaux, per source. They’re frustrated with his injury history over the last three years. — Nick Underhill (@nick_underhill) August 14, 2017
Underhill reports the Saints are tired of Breaux's injury problems - he missed 10 games last season due to a shoulder injury and is currently unable to practice in training camp due to a leg injury.
Upon joining the Saints in 2015 after two seasons in the CFL, Breaux played all 16 games and made three interceptions while breaking up 19 passes and making 37 tackles. He was held without an interception in six games last season, making 18 tackles and breaking up one pass.
The defensive back will turn 28 in October.
WASHINGTON May 3 In a razor-thin vote, the U.S. Senate on Wednesday approved a resolution killing a Labor Department regulation aimed at easing federal restrictions for new state-sponsored retirement savings plans for lower-income workers.
The rule, championed by states such as California but opposed by the mutual fund industry, exempted state-run retirement plans from strict pension protection laws.
It was the 14th Obama-era rule that the Republican-led Congress has killed under the once-obscure Congressional Review Act, which allows lawmakers to repeal newly minted regulations with only simple majorities in both chambers and a signature from the president.
The Senate passed the resolution in a 50-49 vote, and President Donald Trump was expected to sign it into law. (Reporting by Lisa Lambert and Sarah N. Lynch)
BALTIMORE — U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions and the new chief of Homeland Security will use Baltimore as a backdrop to talk about efforts to combat a notorious gang with law enforcement and immigration actions.
Sessions and Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen (KEERST-jen kneel-sen) will speak Tuesday about the Trump administration's efforts to fight the MS-13 gang. They'll join officials at the U.S. attorney's office.
MS-13 members are suspected of committing high-profile slayings in Maryland, Virginia and New York. A hallmark of the gang, which has ties to Central America, is repeated slashes to a victim's body.
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No. 16 ARIZONA ST. 95, No. 2 KANSAS 85 ARIZONA ST. (9-0)
White 6-11 1-1 13, Shibel 1-1 0-0 3, Justice 2-10 1-2 7, Evans 8-14 1-2 22, Holder 8-16 9-12 29, Lake 0-1 0-0 0, Mitchell 0-1 0-0 0, Martin 8-11 3-3 21. Totals 33-65 15-20 95.
KANSAS (7-2)
Azubuike 6-7 1-1 13, Newman 5-12 0-0 13, Vick 11-15 0-0 25, Graham 7-16 0-0 19, Mykhailiuk 3-14 5-6 14, Lightfoot 0-1 1-2 1, Garrett 0-2 0-0 0. Totals 32-67 7-9 85.
Halftime_Kansas 40-37. 3-Point Goals_Arizona St. 14-28 (Evans 5-9, Holder 4-7, Martin 2-2, Justice 2-9, Shibel 1-1), Kansas 14-38 (Graham 5-11, Vick 3-6, Newman 3-8, Mykhailiuk 3-11, Garrett 0-2). Fouled Out_None. Rebounds_Arizona St. 26 (Justice 9), Kansas 34 (Azubuike 9). Assists_Arizona St. 17 (Holder 7), Kansas 19 (Graham 8). Total Fouls_Arizona St. 13, Kansas 16.
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Influential contemporary artist Lawrence Weiner visited Milwaukee in 2013 to familiarize himself with the Milwaukee Art Museum and to choose a site for his large-scale work. He focused on the Santiago Calatrava–designed Windhover Hall and, using models of the building, designed two installations for the Museum’s grand hall. Visitors who step into Windhover Hall, step right into the site-specific installation featured in this special exhibition.
X Factor runner-up Nicholas McDonald appears at Motherwell Concert Hall on Friday at 7.30pm.
Nicholas will be performing tracks from his first album In the Arms of an Angel and his upcoming album.
He said: “It’s great to come back to Motherwell and give something back to all my local fans who supported me throughout the X Factor and continue to do so. This will be a night to remember!”
Tickets costing £15 (£12.50 concessions) are available by calling 01698 403120 or online
Premium tickets are also available which includes entry to the soundcheck, meet and greet, and a signed poster.
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David Swanson spoke at the Unitarian Universalist Society of Oneonta, NY on April 24, 2016 as part of a tour for his book War Is a Lie. David Swanson is an author, activist, journalist, and radio host.
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RIO DE JANEIRO, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Finance Minister Henrique Meirelles said on Friday that Brazil’s economy is well on the road to recovery and that he will decide in April whether to run for president in the October general election.
Speaking at a business conference in Rio, Meirelles said the need to overhaul Brazil’s costly pension system will become a big campaign issue if Congress does not approve the government’s pension reform bill, which is due to face a first vote in the lower house in the week of February 19. He said he sees signs of growing support for the bill that has failed to muster the needed two-thirds majority so far. (Reporting by Camila Moreira Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
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BALTIMORE -- This time of year is all about pumpkin spice.
Pumpkin spice lattes, Oreos, M&M's and apparently pumpkin spice air fresheners!
Yeah, and it's what caused a school in Baltimore to evacuate, Thursday!
Some students and teachers at Cristo Rey Jesuit High School started coughing and even had trouble breathing after they noticed a weird smell.
The odor apparently made four people so nauseated, they had to be taken to the hospital!
The fire department evacuated more than 200 people
Crews searched the building twice but couldn't find anything toxic.
But they later discovered it was a pumpkin spice plug-in air freshener that sprayed every few seconds.
Yeah, apparently it was a few too many sprays.
Just a little piece of advice, keep your love for pumpkin spice at home, people.
April 5 Aier Eye Hospital Group Co Ltd
* Says its net profit up 30.2 percent y/y at 557.5 million yuan ($80.86 million) in 2016
* Says it sees Q1 net profit up 30-35 percent y/y
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Further company coverage: ($1 = 6.8947 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
The Pokémon Company International has teamed up with Snapchat to launch a new Pikachu Lens available now for a limited time, the company announced today.
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The new lens turns selfie-taking users into Pikachu (as pictured above) and also includes an animated Pikachu with the character’s voice when users open their mouths. You can see the feature in action in the video below.
Add the look of Pikachu when you take your next Snapchat selfie with a special Pokémon Lens! Pikachu’s ears, nose, and bright-red cheeks will appear over your smiling face when you use this Lens. Then, you can open your mouth to call on Pikachu to join you in the photo! If your device’s sound is turned on, you’ll hear Pikachu’s iconic voice as it jumps onto the screen and strikes a pose. Snap the perfect portrait of you and the famous Pokémon to share!
The feature is available starting today in the latest version of the Snapchat app on the App Store and will be available for a limited time.
February is the month of love, but if what you love most is ghosts, ghouls, blood and gore, Fright Haven is the place to bring your sweetheart.
The haunted house in Stratford is popular around Halloween, but it branches out to other holidays, too. From Feb. 9 to 11, Fright Haven presents “Valentine’s Day Massacre.” “Massacre” tells the story of “the ultimate date night gone wrong,” and “where lovesick souls go when the heartbreak drives them mad.”
It will be presented Friday to Sunday from 7 to 10 p.m. Fright Haven is in the Stratford Square Shopping Plaza, 411 Barnum Avenue Cutoff in Stratford, next to L.A. Fitness and Ninety Nine Restaurant (across from Home Depot). All ages are welcome, but it might be too scary for those 12 and younger. Individual tickets range from $25 to $50. Discounts are available when tickets are bought in multiples. FrightHaven.com.
FAIRVIEW, NC (WSPA) – Buncombe Co. deputies are asking for your help to find missing teen, Dianne Rylee Baker.
They says she is 15 and from Laurel Haven Rd. in Fairview.
She was last seen between 3:30 – 3:45 p.m. on Saturday April 15th.
Deputies say she could possibly be in the vicinity of Old Highway 70 and Bee Tree Road in Swannanoa.
Dianne is a white female, 5’3”–5’5”, 90lbs
Blonde hair and hazel eyes
She has a partial shaved eyebrow and the right side of her head is partially shaved.
She was last seen wearing blue jeans, white Nikes, and a tank top, color unknown.
Dianne had a white blanket and a blue backpack in her possession.
March 19 (Reuters) - MIDDLE EAST HEALTHCARE CO:
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Nebraska U.S. Republican Senator, Deb Fischer, Friday filed for re-election with the Nebraska Secretary of State. Fischer was first elected to the U.S. Senate in 2012 and serves on the following committees: Armed Services; Agriculture; Environment and Public Works; Commerce, Science, and Transportation; Aging; and Rules. In a prepared statement, Senator Fischer said, “Six years ago, I promised I would stand tall for our shared values and build relationships with my colleagues to get things done. I am proud to have worked every single day to keep that promise. Together, we have fought to keep our communities strong and promote prosperity for Nebraska families. I look forward to running on that record,” Fischer said.
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — An envoy says Maldives will not extend the state of emergency that is due to expire on Wednesday amid criticism of the government over the recent political turmoil.
Mohamed Hussain Shareef, ambassador to neighboring Sri Lanka, said the government "has no intention of extending" the emergency when its 30-day period expires, "barring very unusual circumstances such as widespread violence."
Maldives declared an emergency due to turmoil following a Supreme Court ruling ordering the release of several of the president's jailed political opponents. Under the emergency law, President Yameen Abdul Gayoom had two Supreme Court judges arrested for alleged corruption and the remaining three judges annulled the order to release Yameen's opponents.
The emergency regulations gave Maldives' security forces sweeping powers, including to make arrests and search and seize property.
Mansfield Town's promotion push continues this afternoon as they host bottom-of-the-table Barnet at the One Call Stadium.
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Jeremiah Collin Cruz of Kingman, born August 7, 2006 to Tiffany Oakley and Jose Cruz Jr, turned 11 last week.
Cruz has three siblings, Austin and Andrew Vanheeringen and Dalton Hake-Hinds. Grandparents are Kim Hake and Jack Hake.
Her mum is her self-taught coach, her dad takes her in mixed martial arts training, she's a proud Samoan and supports the All Blacks, but Destanee Aiava is Australia's brightest rising tennis star. Eleven years after Serena Williams sparked her interest in a sport her parents knew nothing about, the Melbourne 16-year-old is looking the part and playing a power-game like her childhood idol.
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Two people were attacked with what may have been bear spray during a home invasion near the border of Cambridge and Puslinch Township.
Wellington County OPP say the home invasion occurred late Tuesday night at a residence on Wellington Road 34, near Townline Road.
They say four men in disguises forced their way into the house and attempted to restrain the two people inside.
Those two people were able to get away and call 911 from a neighbour’s house.
Police say they want to hear from anyone who has information about the attack or about a vehicle that was seen parked on Wellington Road 34 near Townline Road Tuesday night.
The Irish were lucky this afternoon.
The Hibernia Marching Society's 40th annual St. Patrick's Day parade rolled through downtown Biloxi
Roberta L. Morrill, 79, of Roxana, died at 7:40 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2016.
Private services were conducted at Marks Mortuary in Wood River. Burial was in Wanda Cemetery in South Roxana.
Warner Bros.The deluxe edition of Prince‘s iconic 1984 album Purple Rain, which includes two CDs — the original album, and a second CD of previously unreleased tracks — has been reviewed by Variety.
The verdict?
The magazine calls the 30th anniversary disc “remarkably diverse,” and “compact and loaded with hits.”
Fans can also expect the album to include a sound that’s much brighter than the original version — make sense, since it’s been remastered — with “tighter definition on a few previously obscured elements.”
As for the previously unreleased tracks, Variety calls them a “mixed but …read more
FAIRBANKS, Alaska — A 25-year-old musher from Alaska has captured the top prize in this year's Yukon Quest dog sled race.
Matt Hall was the first to cross the finish line Tuesday afternoon, completing the 1,600-kilometre race between Whitehorse and Fairbanks, Alaska, in 10 days, one hour and three minutes.
The resident of Two Rivers, Alaska, told people gathered at the finish line that he was just trying to keep up with his dogs, who were raring to go.
Hall made his big move on Saturday, taking the lead from former Quest champion Brent Sass, who ended up scratching from this year's race.
It's the first time he has won the race, but Hall grew up in Eagle, Alaska, a mandatory stop along the trek where his parents still run the checkpoint.
Antonio Tarver normally serves as the broadcast analyst for boxing on Spike TV. But Friday night he will be in the ring at Prudential Center in Newark, putting his fists,...
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Evgeni Malkin had a goal and an assist in his return from a lower-body injury, Sidney Crosby got his 999th career point wi…
Nollywood actor, Saeed Mohammed better known as Funky Mallam, has decided to give love another chance after morning his failed marriage with his first wife which ended about three years ago.
The actor, who was filled with joy as he walked down the aisle with his new wife, took time appreciate everyone who turned out to show him love.
In his words, “No word will or can express my gratitude to you all that made my wedding electrifying and colorful. In fact, let me just say a big THANK YOU and shot up.”
4. Sinatra - "You Brought A New Kind Of Love To Me" Sinatra recorded the Sammy Fain and Irving Kahal number for Songs for Swingin' Lovers in 1956, but the song didn't truly swing until Sinatra '65. 3. Judy Garland - "It's A New World" This beautiful song was written for the 1954 film A Star is Born .
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scottty wrote: Keith Holden - when he was fit enough to play
Scottty, I think you are being either extremely harsh or have misread the thread title hereKeith Holden was an outstanding young prospect who in my humble opinion was neither of Sally's criteria. If I recall he fell in a pot hole whilst playing for us against Swinton at the old Station Road and wrecked his knee and never really recovered.A potential star for me who suffered rotten luck with injury.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina lawmakers say two holidays are off limits for local school districts when scheduling snow makeup days.
Members of a House committee voted in favor of legislation that will remove Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and Memorial Day as options for rescheduling missed school days. The proposed bill also removes the flexibility colleges and universities have for observing the days.
York Rep. Bruce Bryant said he’s hesitant about taking away governing authority from local school boards who are mandated to operate a certain number of days during the school year. Some school districts have previously used the holidays as makeup days.
Currently, state offices and buildings except medical and emergency facilities are required to observe the holidays.
The bill was introduced in the House last month.
Beginning in 2017, the state Department of Transportation will no longer issue the little registration stickers for the corner of license plates. PennDOT says the change will save more than $3 million in production and mailing costs, some of which will be used to buy automated license plate readers which permit police to scan license plates to see if the vehicle is registered and has insurance.
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ONAMIA, Minn. (AP) — Tribal authorities are investigating an abandoned gillnet found on Mille Lacs Lake that contained 67 dead walleyes.
Last week’s find has revived the controversy over tribal fishing on Mille Lacs, where the walleye population has been on a long-term decline.
Mille Lacs is co-managed between the state and eight Ojibwe bands that have court-affirmed treaty rights to net and spear a portion of the lake’s walleyes.
Charlie Rasmussen, spokesman for the Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission, says Fond du Lac band conservation officials have begun an investigation. He says the 112 pounds of walleyes in the net will count against the band’s quota.
Only members of the eight bands may keep walleyes from the lake this year. For state-licensed walleye anglers, it’s the third consecutive summer of catch-and-release-only.
The Washington Post was first to report special counsel Robert Mueller is investigating Trump for obstruction of justice, a turning point in the widening probe. WaPo reporter Devlin Barrett and W.H. experts Richard Painter and Ron Klain join Lawrence O'Donnell.
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April 3 Polski Holding Nieruchomosci SA:
* The company announces 2017-2023 strategy
* Plans to increase net asset value by 50 percent of which up to about 40 percent to be paid as dividend
* Intends to increase until 2023 value of the property portfolio by 140 percent to 6.0 billion zlotys ($1.51 billion)
* Plans to allocate 0.7 billion zlotys for purchase of commercial spaces Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 3.9858 zlotys) (Gdynia Newsroom)
WASHINGTON D.C. (AP) — Scientists have witnessed the first modern case of what they call “river piracy” and they blame global warming.
Most of the water gushing from a glacier in northwest Canada last year suddenly switched from one river to another.
That changed the Slims River from a deep, raging river to something so shallow that it barely was above a scientist’s high top sneakers at midstream. It also means the water from the glacier ends up in the Pacific Ocean instead of the Arctic’s Bering Sea.
Study chief author Dan Shugar of the University of Washington Tacoma says it seems to happen in about one day last May. A canyon formed at the end of the glacier, rerouting the water to another river.
The study is published in Monday’s journal Nature Geoscience.
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And former Liverpool defender and ESPN FC TV pundit Steve Nicol has laid into the Belgian, claiming he’s a flat-track bully.
Lukaku arrived at Old Trafford this summer in a whopping £75m deal from United’s Premier League rivals Everton.
And he hit the ground running in Manchester, silencing the critics that had claimed he was overpriced.
Lukaku has since endured a barren run though, netting just twice in 13 games in all competitions.
And Nicol has torn into the 24-year-old after he failed to shine in United’s 2-1 defeat to local rivals City.
FILE - In this March 1, 2018, file photo, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell testifies as he gives the semiannual monetary policy report to the Senate Banking Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington. The Federal Reserve’s first meeting under Powell’s leadership will likely end Wednesday, March 21, with an announcement that the Fed will resume its modest interest rate hikes. Jacquelyn Martin, File AP Photo
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WOOLWICH TOWNSHIP, N.J. (AP) — Police in New Jersey were put to the test over the weekend when they were called to catch a loose pig.
NJ.com reports (http://bit.ly/2fDoErQ ) three Woolwich Township police officers responded to a call about a mischievous pig roaming a township neighborhood Saturday morning. According to police, the officers used a makeshift lasso and dog treats to lure the pet pig back into its owner’s yard.
In a self-deprecating Facebook post the Woolwich Township Police Department quipped, “No pig(s) were hurt in the process.” The department also invited commenters to make their best “pig/bacon/cop” jokes.
The department’s piggy post has received more than 400 likes and 70 comments.
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Is it crazy that a Medium post about javascript bloat would have itself have megabytes of javascript and stylesheets? I wouldn’t know, since I didn’t see it. I have a little proxy like service running that rewrites its HTML. This particular service was an experiment to replace some python code with go, to evaluate suitability for future hacks.
I’ve been using the python lxml library for HTML parsing for ages. Seems to work pretty well. There’s actually a bunch of little one off scripts that share a similar skeleton, which is modified as needed. After all, the best code isn’t reusable, it’s reeditable. A little while ago that turned into a script to download Medium posts after I read them and save the important parts, so that sometime later when I want to read about the Riemann Hypothesis, it’s all still there in a place I can find it.
Nikolas Cruz, charged with murdering 17 people at his former high school, appeared in court in February for a status hearing. before Broward Circuit Judge Elizabeth Scherer. Cruz is facing 17 charges of premeditated murder. Mike Stocker TNS
A 58-year-old Kalispell man died while biking the Going-to-the-Sun Road last week.
Don Graham was found dead near Big Bend in the alpine section of the road on May 25 at about 10 a.m. Graham, who had apparently biked from Avalanche Creek, was alone and apparently died of natural causes.
Another biker found Graham in the roadway and performed CPR with no success. That biker then went down the Sun Road until they found an off-duty park ranger who called dispatch.
National Park Service rangers, the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office and the A.L.E.R.T. helicopter all responded to the scene. Graham was pronounced dead at the scene.
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The Dallas Mavericks have aggressively attacked the free agent market the past few offseasons with mixed results, to put it generously. Hassan Whiteside, Mike Conley, Dwight Howard and most infamously DeAndre Jordan have all heard Dallas' pitches only to sign elsewhere while Harrison Barnes and Wes Matthews have opted to become Mavericks.
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SCRANTON — Four stations across Pennsylvania will televise a town hall featuring U.S. Sen. Bob Casey on Wednesday at 7 p.m.
Casey will sit before a studio audience at a Harrisburg TV station, but will take questions from social media and audiences at three other stations across the state, including WYOU-TV in Wilkes-Barre. WYOU will air the town hall and its reporter, Andy Mehalshick, will moderate local questions.
To join the local studio audience, email WYOU news director Rod Jackson at rjackson@pahomepage.com.
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Clark injured his leg during the Texans' regular season finale against the Titans, Aaron Wilson of The Houston Chronicle reports.
Both the nature and severity of Clark's injury weren't specified. Until more light is shed on his situation, his status for the first round of the playoffs is far from certain.
Human rights activist dies of head injury
HARIPUR: A human rights activist Nehmat Gul died after suffering a head injury, family sources said on Wednesday. He was 35.
Family sources said the doctors at the District Headquarters Hospital, Haripur, had conducted Nehmat Gul’s surgery for hernia about two and half weeks back. They said soon after his operation, his blood pressure got disturbed, adding, he suffered severe head injury due to sudden hypertension induced collapse. He was removed to a private hospital where he was operated upon to stop constant bleeding.
× IMPD at scene of shooting on east side, teen in critical condition
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Police are at the scene of a shooting Friday night that has left a victim in critical condition.
Just before 7:15 p.m., IMPD officers were dispatched to the 9200 block of E. 30th St. on the report of a shooting.
They confirmed that a victim is in critical condition following the incident.
IMPD said he is a 19-year-old man. He was transported to Eskenazi Hospital.
Police are canvassing the area for potential witnesses.
The U.S., Brazil, Canada and other producers outside the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries will increase output next year by the most in four years, the IEA said. So while the cutbacks should reduce the world's bloated oil inventories to average levels by the time they're scheduled to end next spring, demand for OPEC crude won't be high enough for the group to reverse the curbs without seeing stockpiles rise again.
"Our first outlook for 2018 makes sobering reading for those producers looking to restrain supply," said the Paris-based IEA, which advises most of the world's major economies on energy policy.
Funeral services for Donald W. Cornwell, 73, of Rayville, LA were held Friday, May 25, 2018 at Brown-Holley Funeral Chapel, Rayville with Dr. Charles Wesley officiating.
Interment followed in the Providence Memorial Cemetery, Winnsboro, LA.
Donald was born December 2, 1944 in Corpus Christi, TX and passed away Tuesday, May 22, 2018 in Monroe, LA.
Condolences may be left at brownholleyfuneralhomes.com.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Keno' game
DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Keno" game were:
02-03-04-07-09-10-11-15-17-27-37-41-42-43-54-58-64-66-68-72-74-76
(two, three, four, seven, nine, ten, eleven, fifteen, seventeen, twenty-seven, thirty-seven, forty-one, forty-two, forty-three, fifty-four, fifty-eight, sixty-four, sixty-six, sixty-eight, seventy-two, seventy-four, seventy-six)
The view from Scarness Jetty is obstructed by heavy fog about 9am.
FOGGY conditions in Hervey Bay have led to a woman being hospitalised after she collided with a car on Monday morning.
A 65-year-old woman was taken to hospital with head injuries after she rode her bicycle into a car on Torquay Rd about 7.51am.
She was taken to Hervey Bay Hospital in a stable condition.
Queensland Ambulance Service senior operations supervisor Martin Kelly said the woman was currently being treated at the hospital.
Going into the Larimore Invite, Gator senior Bryce Bergeron sat three victories away from a career milestone. Bergeron pinned his first opponent in 57 seconds and his second opponent in 30 seconds, putting him one victory away from the milestone. In the final round, Bergeron pinned Logan Berg of the MonDak Thunder in 43 seconds to win the 120-pound title and clinch career victory number 100, becoming the thirty-seventh wrestler in Gator Wrestling program history to reach this milestone.
“It was great to see Bryce hit this milestone and I know it was one of his goals coming into the season,” Gator Head Coach Todd Bergeron said.
This win, along with five other individual tournament titles, would also help the Gators capture the Larimore Invite team title by 60.5 points over second-place Pembina County North on January 27 in Larimore, N.D.
MARION, Ohio (AP) — Authorities say an Ohio man suspected of shooting at his ex-girlfriend later exchanged gunfire with police and was wounded.
Marion police say the city police officer and a Marion County sheriff’s deputy involved weren’t hurt in that street confrontation Tuesday evening in Marion, roughly 45 miles (72 kilometers) north of Columbus.
Police say the suspect, 33-year-old Matthew Lust, of Bucyrus (byoo-SY’-rus), was shot at least once and was taken to a hospital.
The Marion Star reports that the ex-girlfriend’s injuries weren’t considered life-threatening.
It’s not clear whether Lust has an attorney. Court records listed no new charge against him as of Wednesday, when the court was closed for the Fourth of July.
The officers involved will be on paid leave while the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation reviews the shooting.
March 31 BioAmber Inc:
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Perez is not in the lineup against the Yankees on Friday.
Perez will head to the bench for Game 2 of the ALDS after working behind the plate during Thursday's victory. In his place, Yan Gomes will handle the catching duties and bat eighth in the order.
TV viewers were given a thrilling sample of the Tony-nominated musical Frozen on the May 30 edition of Good Morning America. The morning show hosted the company for the chance to show off an exciting number from the celebrated show. Watch the talent-packed cast sing Tony nominees Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez's “For the First Time in Forever” and make your way to the St. James Theatre soon to experience Frozen for yourself.
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MORDEN, MB. — Two Morden woman are facing cocaine trafficking charges after police stopped a suspicious vehicle.
It happened at the corner of Wardrop Street and Birchwood Drive around 9:00pm last Tuesday, April 11th.
Morden police searched the vehicle and seized a quantity of baggies filled with cocaine.
Shannon Fontaine and Jennifer Giesbrecht were arrested and charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance (Cocaine), Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (Cocaine), and Possess Goods Obtained by Crime.
Warrants were obtained to search their residences.
Police recovered over 40-grams of cocaine, four cell phones, a scale, baggies, a cutting agent, and some cash.
The accused were released on a promise to appear in court in May.
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It was a night of firsts as Arsenal annihilated Everton 5-1 in their Premier League clash at the Emirates on Saturday.
There was a first-ever hat-trick for Aaron Ramsey, then a hat-trick of assists for Henrikh Mkhitaryan and then a debut goal for Arsenal’s record signing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in the emphatic 5-1 thrashing of Everton on Saturday
Ramsey netted two of his side’s four first-half goals and rounded off the scoring 74 minutes in, as the Gunners returned to winning ways and reduced the gap on the top four to five points.
Nigerian international, Alex Iwobi, was also in the mix as he played from start to finish as Arsenal final looked like a team capable of holding their against any opposition.
Student accused of making threats against school near Miami
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Officials say a student made hoax threats against his high school near Miami using fake email accounts he had created in other students names.
School officials tell news outlets the Coral Gables Senior High School student was arrested Tuesday.
Miami-Dade County Public Schools Superintendent Alberto Carvalho tells WTVJ-TV the threats were written with a Gmail account. He says the student won't be expelled, and instead attend an alternative school and receive counselling.
School district spokeswoman Jackie Calzadilla tells The Miami Herald school police learned about the threats over the weekend. She says the student told authorities it was a prank, and had taken a screenshot of the threats and sent the photo on social media to other students.
He faces a felony charge of false reporting concerning planting a bomb.
A collector hit the jackpot when a photograph he picked up on eBay for just SEVEN POUNDS turned out to be genuine and potentially worth a whopping £TWO MILLION. Justin Whiting, 45, bought the picture in July 2017 and immediately tracked down Will Dunniway, a 19th century photography expert from California. He was astonished when forensic experts confirmed his picture of infamous Wild West outlaw Jesse James was genuine and could sell for six figures.
Japan's Princess Aiko (C) picks mandarins with her parents Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako during a stroll through their Togu Palace residence garden in Tokyo in this picture taken on Nov. 24, 2005 and released by the Imperial Household Agency on Nov. 30, 2005. EPA-EFE FILE/POOL/HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY
Japan's Princess Aiko is set to attend summer school in the United Kingdom, marking her first extended solo stay abroad, state broadcaster NHK reported Thursday.
Sixteen-year-old Aiko, the only child of Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako, plans to attend a course of about three weeks' duration between late July and early August at the prestigious Eton College. There she will board in a dormitory with other students, according to the report.
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“Everyone supports renewable energy,” said Matthew Benson, spokesman for the utility-funded opposition initiative. “The question is whether we are going to have an Arizona plan that is created and implemented by Arizona leaders and officials, or whether we're going to have a plan crammed down our throats by a political activist from California.”
These homemade air-conditioner instructions will help you skip the expense of air conditioning this summer.These DIY air conditioners will give you up to 6 hours of coolness. They're not too complicated, and the cheapest one can be built for around $8 bucks. You even have the option to use solar power.Let us know if you make one of these coolers by posting on social media using #abc30insider.
Skilled liar. Dangerous personality. Watch this SELECTED SCENE from the premiere episode of The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story.
NEW YORK (AP) - Law enforcement officials say they have arrested 45 suspected gang members or affiliates during a recent crackdown in the metropolitan New York area.
They say the joint initiative by federal and local law enforcement included 39 linked to the MS-13 gang. Authorities say the gang has been responsible for nearly 20 killings on Long Island in the past 18 months.
Many of those killings have centered on the Brentwood and Central Islip (EYE'-slihp) communities. Victims have included high school students.
The majority of arrests were in Suffolk County, where authorities rounded up 33 suspects on a variety of charges.
Those arrested, all of them male, include nationals from El Salvador (27); Honduras (11); Mexico (5); and Guatemala (2).
Authorities say 12 of the MS-13 members crossed the border as unaccompanied minors.
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FLORENCE COUNTY, SC (WMBF) – Two people were shot, one fatally, Friday evening in Lake City, according to a press release from the Florence County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies responded to a home on North Country Club Road at about 10:15 p.m. Friday after reports of a shooting. One person was dead on scene. The other victim was transported to an area hospital for treatment, the release states.
The Florence County Sheriff’s Office and Florence County Coroner’s Office is investigating.
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Wed, Jun 14: A fatality inquiry into the violent death of a peace officer nearly five years ago said changes have to be made to protect officers across the province. The inquiry, which wrapped up on Wednesday, was called to examine the circumstances surround the retired Mountie’s death. David Boushy reports.
SOCHI, Russia, April 30 Honda will supply the Sauber Formula One team with engines from the 2018 season, both sides announced on Sunday at the Russian Grand Prix.
The Japanese manufacturer currently has an exclusive agreement with former champions McLaren.
"In addition to the partnership with McLaren which began in 2015, Honda will begin supplying power units to Sauber as a customer team starting from next year," said Katsuhide Moriyama, Honda's head of brand and communication operations. (Reporting by Alan Baldwin, editing by Amlan Chakraborty)
Clevver's Erin Robinson puts the cast of Girls Trip to the test and plays a little game of never have I ever!
BALLARD, Utah (AP)  Authorities say a 2-year-old Utah girl has died after being fatally shot while her sibling was handling a gun.
The Uintah County Sheriff's Office said Monday that the child was accidentally shot in her home Sunday by an older sibling who was moving the gun from one room to another.
The sheriff's office says in a statement that the gun had been leaning against a wall inside the home since Saturday after being brought back from a hunting trip.
The girl's parents took her to the hospital, where she died.
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Messages seeking additional details from the sheriff and chief deputy were not immediately returned.
Ballard has a population of about 850 people and is about 150 miles (240 kilometers) southeast of Salt Lake City.
Bishop Carroll baseball has gotten off to a fantastic start this season, and they continued their strong play with a 9-2 win over Wichita West this afternoon.
The Golden Eagles jumped out to an early lead thanks to a three-run second inning, and the bats stayed hot throughout the rest of the game. Next up for Bishop Carroll is a doubleheader tomorrow at Wichita South. Wichita West has a home doubleheader against Wichita East tomorrow. Both doubleheaders start at approximately 5 p.m.
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP)  Four environmental groups are suing to overturn a federal petroleum lease sale in northern Alaska.
The groups say the Interior Department in December conducted the largest-ever lease offering within the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska without a proper environmental review.
The lawsuit says the Bureau of Land Management did not retain authority to prohibit future activities on the leases sold and failed to thoroughly analyze effects of oil and gas development.
The environmental groups say the lease areas include one of the largest and most significant wetland areas in the world.
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The Interior Department offered 900 tracts covering 16,100 square miles (41,700 sq. kilometers), roughly the size of New Hampshire and Massachusetts combined, in the lease sale.
Oil companies submitted bids on just seven tracts covering 125 square miles (324 sq. kilometers).
In this week's recruiting segment on The Hog Call with the Great Mike White, we talk about all the great in-state talent in the 2019 class and what they could bring to the table for the Razorbacks. The only question left is which ones will get to campus?
U.S. stocks rose on Friday boosted by strong industrial output numbers. But as Fred Katayama reports, they posted losses for the week.
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The University of Alabama’s equestrian program hosted a horse show competition Saturday and Sunday at the River Oaks Farm located on Culver Road.
The show was part of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association’s 50th anniversary tour. The tour includes 400 colleges and more than 9,000 riders.
Bob Cacchione, the founder and director of IHSA, said he is honored to be apart of the 50th anniversary tour.
“Riding is a lifelong sport, and this you take with you the rest of your life going forward,” Cacchione said.
UA’s equestrian team will compete in a scrimmage against the University of Tennessee at Martin this Saturday in Tuscaloosa.
To learn more about the UA equestrian program, visit its website at equestrian.ua.edu.
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The worsening deficit picture comes as Congress digs into its pockets for tens of billions of dollars more for hurricane relief. Lawmakers also are working toward a round of tax cuts that could add $1.5 trillion in debt over 10 years on top of already grim projections.
The Cure will celebrate their 40th anniversary with a headline performance in London's Hyde Park next July.
The English gothic rockers are the latest act to be announced for the British Summer Time festival, in what will be their only European concert of 2018.
Formed in 1976, the Robert Smith-led group released their first single in 1978.
Four decades on, they will celebrate their impressive back catalogue on July 7 when they will be joined by special guests Interpol, Goldfrapp and indie rockers Editors.
BST has previously hosted performances from The Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, Michael Buble and Bruno Mars.
× Elon University police arrest student in connection to a sexual assault
ELON, N.C. — An Elon University student has been arrested in connection to a sexual assault that happened in April, Elon spokesman Dan Anderson confirmed to FOX8 Wednesday.
According to Elon News, an officer responded to a call about a sexual assault in Global Building A residence hall on April 6 at approximately 10:29 p.m., after a female student reported Lucas A. Peralta had sexually assaulted her.
Peralta, an Elon sophomore, was arrested and charged with second-degree forcible sex offense against another student. He turned himself into police on June 21, Anderson said. He was released later that day and has a court date set for July 13.
7 "Born in the USA," Bruce Springsteen
Springsteen's "Born in the USA" sounds like it will be an ode to the States, but the lyrics reveal a much deeper message about the Vietnam War. Speaking to Rolling Stone, Springsteen explained the war's terrible impact: "When you think about all the young men and women that died in Vietnam, and how many died since they've been back—surviving the war and coming back and not surviving—you have to think that, at the time, the country took advantage of their selflessness." It's this somber recognition that makes this an American rock classic.
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A 21-year-old West Des Moines man has been arrested after a gun he was handling fired, sending a bullet through a basement ceiling that hit his sleeping mother.
Paramedics were called to the home around 5 a.m. Friday and found a 43-year-old woman shot in her upper body.
She was taken to a hospital with injuries not believed to be life-threatening.
Police say her son told officers he had been holding the handgun in the home's basement when it fired, sending the round into the ceiling and through a bed on which his mother was sleeping.
He called 911.
The son faces charges of reckless use of a firearm causing injury and three drug possession counts.
A man was taken into custody after police executed a search warrant at a marijuana dispensary in Okanagan Falls on Wednesday.
Penticton RCMP found several kilograms of marijuana and marijuana edibles in the building, located at 936 Main Street.
READ MORE: Unlicensed Penticton pot shop moves to Okanagan Falls
The investigation confirmed the dispensary was operating without a license to sell marijuana, and that anyone from the general public could purchase the drug without any medical note.
The investigation is on-going.
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Chief Traffic Officer Yousaf Ali Shahid said one-wheelers would be dealt in accordance with the law and wardens have been directed to impound motorcycles of one-wheelers in their respective areas on the Independence Day. Special teams deployed to check motorcyclists indulging in one wheeling and strict action would be taken against the violators”, he added. He urged parents to keep vigilant eye and play their due role to stop the dangerous activity.—APP
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Price (elbow) threw out to 90 feet Sunday, the third consecutive day he's played long toss, Tim Britton of the Providence Journal reports.
Throwing a third straight day is a positive sign. Price will take Monday off before the team evaluates what the next step will be for the left-hander. It would seem a bullpen session is not too far off.
Software made by San Francisco-based Grand Junction connects retailers with about 700 delivery companies around the country that pick up items from distribution centers and take them to customers.
Expanding delivery and making it faster have been key areas retailers have focused on to attract convenience-seeking shoppers.
Target has been working with Grand Junction to test same-day delivery at a New York store. Shoppers there can ask to have items delivered that day for a fee. Target plans to expand the service to other New York locations this year, then bring it to other major cities next year.
Minneapolis-based Target Corp. did not say how much it is paying for Grand Junction.
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Quinton Jefferson went off on some unruly Jaguars fans who chucked a beer at him.
Marina Litvinenko, widow of murdered former KGB officer Alexander, tells Sky News about her thoughts on Jeremy Corbyn's comments in relation to the Skripal poisoning.
Chance the Rapper will perform at Red Rocks in May. Lindsey Bartlett
Chance the Rapper, the independent hip-hop artist who won Best New Artist, Best Rap Performance and Best Rap Album at the Grammys for an album released entirely online and without a major label, just announced that he's coming to Red Rocks in May.
The show will take place on Tuesday, May 2, at 7 p.m. Tickets go on sale today, February 14, at 5 p.m. and can be purchased at axs.com or 888-929-7849.
For more information about the tour, go to Chance the Rapper's website.
Check out his video for the catchy "Same Drugs."
The pledge of returning US astronauts to the Moon marks a change in focus from the Obama administration, which emphasized exploration of Mars.
BERLIN, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Germany’s would-be coalition partners said on Friday they would allocate 10-12 billion euros of public money to build gigabit-speed fixed-line data networks over the coming four years.
In a coalition paper seen by Reuters, negotiators for Chancellor Angela Merkel’s conservatives and the Social Democrats (SPD) said they would also aim to use the construction of 5G mobile data networks to help enhance coverage, including by auctioning licences on a regional basis.
“We will become the first country in Europe with a 5G network, laying the foundations for this year,” they wrote. (Reporting by Markus Wacket; Writing by Thomas Escritt; Editing by Peter Graff)
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About Daisy's Cafe
Daisy's Cafe provides a warm welcome, along with support, advice and information to people affected by dementia as well as their family and carers. Though this is our primary aim everyone is welcome - the cafe is run on a friendly and informal basis by volunteers and we provide various activities for everyone to get involved with such as arts, crafts, traditional games, word-searches etc. Sometimes we have guests who come and provide musical entertainment, past guests have included the Three Valleys Gospel Choir. Soup, sandwiches, drinks and biscuits are provided.
play videoSome Ghanaians shared their fondest and funny memories of their teachers
On Thursday, October 5, 2017, the world celebrated Teachers’ Day, a day set aside to honour the hard work of teachers worldwide. The day was marked on the theme: “Teaching in Freedom, Empowering Teachers.”
President of National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), Christian Addai-Poku renewed calls for World Teachers Day to be declared a holiday in Ghana.
Speaking on the AM show on Joy News channel, Mr. Addai-Poku said, “Today is our day but unfortunately we are being asked to go into the classroom and teach.”
Hitting the streets of Accra, some Ghanaians shared their fondest and funny memories of their teachers when they were in school.
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Rare white squirrel can be found in Ocean Springs
A white squirrel has made its home at the Children's Park in Ocean Springs. The squirrel is not believed to be albino, but a rare anomaly.
The University of Guelph is opening a research lab dedicated to improving testing and treatment for Lyme disease, a tick-borne bacteria that is increasingly affecting Canadians across the country. The Ontario university's lab is being set up with a $1.4-million grant from the G. Magnotta Foundation for Vector-Borne Diseases, named for Magnotta Winery co-founder Gabe Magnotta.
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A cold front will sweep through tonight bringing colder air and spotty showers tonight and Saturday. Look for a few showers, some southwest wind and a low of 9 C tonight. Saturday will feature a few sunny breaks and a 40 per cent chance of showers, windy again with highs of 15. Sunday and Monday it's a return to sunshine.
Law on exit capital tax to come into force only together with compensators of state budget revenues
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has said that the law on exit capital tax will come into force only together with compensators of state budget revenues.
"I declare that this bill does not and will not have any contradictions with the International Monetary Fund, since this bill will come into effect only when respective compensators are provided for in the budget," he said at a meeting with business representatives in Kyiv on Wednesday.
LANCASTER, Wis. (AP) - The remains of a Wisconsin serviceman killed in the Korean War and recently accounted for will be buried this week.
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency says the remains of Army Cpl. Leonard Purkapile of Potosi are being returned to his family for burial with full military honors.
His burial is set for Thursday in Lancaster in southwestern Wisconsin.
The 26-year-old Purkapile was a member of Company E, 2nd Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division fighting the Chinese People’s Volunteer Forces near Unsan in late November 1950. Following the battle, Purkapile was unaccounted for and reported as missing in action.
In 1993, North Korea turned over 33 boxes containing remains believed to be U.S. servicemen killed during the Korean War. Scientists used DNA analysis to help identify Purkapile’s remains.
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Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May speaks in Parliament as she announces that she has sent the letter to trigger the process of leaving the European Union in London, March 29, 2017. Parliament TV handout via REUTERS
LONDON Now is the time for Britain to come together and ensure it gets the best Brexit deal possible, Prime Minister Theresa May said on Wednesday after the country formally triggered its exit from the European Union.
European Council President Donald Tusk received a letter from the British ambassador to the EU on Wednesday, confirming Britain's intention to leave the European Union.
"Now is the time for us to come together and be united across this house (of parliament) and across this country to ensure that we work for the best possible deal for the United Kingdom and the best possible future for us all," May told parliament.
(Reporting by Kylie MacLellan, Elizabeth Piper and William James, editing by Estelle Shirbon)
Riverside School teacher Kate Miserocchi will travel to Munich, Germany, this summer to run music workshops for children of Syrian refugees. Riverside School teacher Kate Miserocchi will travel to Munich, Germany, this summer to run music workshops for children of Syrian refugees.
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Cold-pressed sunflower oil. (Photo: Hudson Valley Cold Pressed Oils)
On the hunt for a local, nutritious cooking oil? Right over the border in New York is Hudson Valley Cold Pressed Oils, whose cold-pressed sunflower seed oil features a light, nutty flavor and is made from locally grown seeds. The company prides itself in a sustainable, cyclical relationship, too: Once the seeds are pressed into a versatile cooking and baking oil, the byproduct is fed to local farm animals. The family-owned company suggests using the sunflower oil for dressings, dips, baked goods, stir fries and sautes, as well as in homemade lotions and soaps. $12 for a 375 milliliter bottle, $30 for a gallon, hudsonvalleycoldpressedoils.com.
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PACCAR (PCAR -3.9% ) reports trucks sales rose 39.1% to $4.35B in Q1.
Parts revenue increased 19.5% to $939.9M.
Financial services revenue grew 9.9% to $332.2M.
U.S. and Canada revenue advanced 36.6% to $3.45B
Revenue for Europe up 28.9% $1.59B.
New truck deliveries +27.1% Y/Y to 44,500.
Truck, Parts and Other gross margin rate improved 100 bps to 14.8%.
The company increased the estimate of 2018 Class 8 truck industry retail sales for the U.S. and Canada to a range of 265,000-285,000 vehicles.
Previously: PACCAR beats by $0.14, beats on revenue (April 24)
Dozens of cows were killed in an early morning fire Wednesday at a dairy farm on Gréber Boulevard near Montée Paiement in Gatineau’s east end.
Emergency services were called to the scene at about 1 a.m. and found the barnsat 1257 Gréber Blvd. fully engaged in flame.
Police estimate there were 200 animals in the barn at the time.
There were no human injuries and the cause of the fire remains under investigation.
There was was no damage estimate.
The fire was under control by about 5 a.m. but Gréber Boulevard was expected to remain closed to traffic between Musée and Dugas streets for several hours.
VANCLEAVE, Miss. (AP) — A woman leaving a Mississippi restaurant accidentally drove through a wall of the establishment, bumping a customer with her Jeep as a waitress was taking their breakfast order.
News outlets report that one person was taken to a hospital after the accident at BJ’s restaurant in Vancleave on Tuesday. The person’s condition was unknown.
Customers rallied to help rebuild the eatery in south Mississippi’s Jackson County. Owner Amy Byrd says a construction crew that eats at BJ’s every day came to help clean up and repair the wooden wall.
Byrd says BJ’s took to-go orders all day Tuesday and opened for business as usual at 4:30 a.m. Wednesday.
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The? Phoenix Suns plan to suspend forward? Marquese Chriss?for a game stemming from a verbal confrontation with an assistant coach, league sources told ESPN.
The Suns host the Charlotte Hornets?on Sunday afternoon.
The incident occurred after Friday night's 129-97 loss to the Utah Jazz, according to sources.
An argument broke out over a postgame routine Chriss is required to do, sources said.
The second-year forward played 14 minutes in the game and scored three points.
Chriss, 20, was drafted eighth overall in 2016 by the Sacramento Kings and traded to Phoenix on draft night for Bogdan Bogdanovic, Skal Labissiere, Georgios Papagiannis and a 2020 second-round pick.
Chriss is averaging 7.0 points per game this season.
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The Dementia Cafe provides information about living with dementia and other services available locally in an informal and comfortable environment. A Dementia Cafe is also a place to relax, socialise and meet other people with dementia and their carers.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The mother of a Texas man who was fatally shot by police last year says sheriff's deputies recently turned up at her mother's home and tried to serve a warrant for the dead man's arrest.
Dee Crane told The Associated Press on Wednesday that Tarrant County deputies came to the house in Arlington this month, making her family "hysterical all over again."
Sheriff's office spokesman David McClelland hasn't responded to messages seeking comment.
Twenty-three-year-old Tavis Crane was killed in February 2017. Authorities say he ran over an Arlington police officer while attempting to flee a traffic stop.
Officer Craig Roper entered Crane's car and fatally shot him. Crane's two-year-old daughter and two friends were also in the car. They were not hurt.
A grand jury took no action against Roper.
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Banks hurt his ankle during Sunday's 38-10 loss to the Vikings.
The nature of Banks' injury isn't clear. However, he'll be afforded plenty of time to recover with the Bears out of postseason contention.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Yida China Holdings Ltd:
* ‍IN NOVEMBER 2017, GROUP‘S CONTRACTED SALES AMOUNTED TO APPROXIMATELY RMB 557 MILLION​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
A federal judge in Columbus has sentenced a Jamaican man being held at the Stewart Detention Center in Lumpkin, Ga., to 41 months in prison for threatening a federal official. Chief U.S. District Court Judge Clay Land sentenced Delroy Anthony McLean for threatening to "bash the head" of Judge Sandra Arrington-Dempsey, threatening her husband and repeating the threats outside a courtroom.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Bank of Spain:
* Says Spain's banks borrowed 171.9 billion euros ($202.95 billion) from the European Central Bank in July
* In June, Spain's banks borrowed 172.9 billion euros from the ECB ($1 = 0.8470 euros) (Madrid Newsroom)
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This man's reaction to his house almost toppling over is inspiring It’s the Leaning Tower of Babylon. A Hurricane Sandy-damaged home on Long Island went tumbling like a house of cards Wednesday after slipping from its supports as workers raised it...
Deranged man worries about sentence after killing mother A mentally troubled Long Island man fretted in court Saturday about the punishment he’ll face on charges of killing his mother. “Does this mean the end of my life?” Joseph...
Galway Bay fm newsroom – More time has been allowed for a Greenway Enhancement Project at NUI Galway in Newcastle.
The college applied for an extension of planning permission for the N6 underpass and approach roads near the Quincentenary Bridge.
The works at the NUIG campus will include the formation of a new vehicle, cycle, pedestrian underpass along the N6 road.
The development will include a riverside walkway as part of the city’s Greenways initiative.
City planners have granted an unconditional extension of time for the project, which must now be completed within five years.
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HAMPTON ROADS, Va - After a long winter, it can be difficult to make the inside of your home smell fresh again. Cheryl show us how to make home-made potpourri and an easy way to keep the odor out of your shoes.
A former deputy director of Auburn Hill's Emergency Services Police Division has been named manager of Homeland Security for Oakland County. The 52-year-old Hardesty will be responsible for ensuring the county's preparedness for natural or man-made hazards.
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The weatherwoman flaunted her incredible figure in the tight-fitting number, which clung to her curves.
The short-sleeved style featured a bold floral pattern on the bust and arms, and had a simple round-neck collar.
Carol allowed her dress take centre-stage as she presented the forecast and chose to keep her accessories to a minimum.
Her blonde locks were styled in loose curls while she sported lashings of mascara and a dusting of bronzer to highlight her glowing complexion.
Feb 2(Reuters) - China Resources Double-crane Pharmaceutical Co Ltd
* Says it received goods manufacture practice (GMP) certificate from Beijing Food and Drug Administration
* Certificate issued to large volume injection manufactured by the company and the valid period is until Jan. 8, 2023
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BRATTLEBORO REFORMERDeputy State's Attorney Steve Brown goes over photographs of the scene with Vermont State Police Detective Lt. Lance Burnham during the double homicide case, in Windham County Superior Court, Criminal Division.
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A man who was seriously hurt in a crash last month has died.
The Dunn County Sheriff’s Department says 47-year old William Lang died yesterday from injuries he sustained in the crash on March 27th. The crash between Lang’s car and a semi happened on US Highway 12 and County Highway BB in the Town of Menomonie. Lang’s car was reported to be on fire and he appeared to be hurt. When crews arrived on scene, they found that Lang’s car had been northbound on 390th Street when it failed to stop for a stop sign. It was then struck by a semi. The car fire was extinguished, and Lang was taken to the hospital with serious injuries. The crash remains under investigation.
Watch: How Goa's Canacona forest reserve was saved from an 'afforestation' project
How a few determined local residents demanded accountability and challenged decisions taken by a government department. When threatened by the lumbering bureaucratic attitude of Goa’s forest officials, local residents took steps such as filing the RTI and mobilising a public call-to-action based on video proof with scientifically-backed research.
May 3 Quintiles Ims Holdings Inc
* Quintilesims reports first-quarter 2017 results and raises full-year 2017 adjusted diluted eps guidance
* Q1 gaap earnings per share $0.31
* Quintiles ims holdings inc - full-year guidance reaffirmed for revenue and adjusted ebitda
* Sees q2 adjusted earnings per share $1.02 to $1.07
* Q1 adjusted earnings per share $1.01
* Sees q2 revenue $1.93 billion to $1.97 billion
* Quintiles ims holdings inc - full-year guidance raised for adjusted diluted earnings per share
* Q1 revenue $1.911 billion versus i/b/e/s view $1.91 billion
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.96 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Q2 earnings per share view $1.08, revenue view $2.01 billion -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Quintiles ims holdings inc sees fy 2017 adjusted diluted earnings per share is raised to $4.45 to $4.60
* Fy2017 earnings per share view $4.48, revenue view $8.05 billion -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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talkRADIO: ‘It’s surprising only a third of young people say they’re gay or bisexual’ talkRADIO: ‘It’s surprising only a third of young people say they’re gay or bisexual’. A third of people aged between 16 and 22 say they identify as gay or bi, according to pollster Ipsos Mori. However 88% of those in the ‘baby boomer’ generation, those who are now in their 50s and 60s, say they are […]
The Southern Motorway was briefly blocked today when at least two calves fell from a cattle truck on the northbound lane near Fairfield.
A police spokeswoman said one calf was injured and at least one other, but possibly two or more calves were running loose after falling from the Cook Transport truck when officers arrived shortly after 12pm.
The animals were quickly rounded up while police diverted traffic, and the motorway was reopen by 1pm, she said.
She was unable to provide a condition update on the injured calf.
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FREDERICTON -- The Maritimes are being warned about the arrival of an invasive, tree-destroying beetle that has already done significant damage in Ontario and Quebec.
The Nature Conservancy of Canada says the emerald ash borer has been discovered in Edmundston, N.B., and is urging the public to help reduce its spread.
The group says people should buy and burn local firewood, rather than move firewood from one location to another.
Paula Noel, New Brunswick program director for the Nature Conservancy of Canada, says the emerald ash borer does not fly far on its own but will hide in firewood or nursery stock than can be transported.
It is a non-native, invasive beetle, originally from Asia, that is spreading rapidly and threatening forested areas throughout North America.
Five of Canada's ash species have been listed as critically endangered because of the emerald ash borer.
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Switching up your workout routine can help you lose weight. Elaine Thompson/AP
Losing weight isn't easy, but there are small changes you can make daily to help.
Planning your daily agenda to include your workout, prioritizing strength training, and tracking your progress without using the scale are a few changes you can make to encourage weight loss.
Taking the stairs, parking further away, and mixing up your workout routine are a few small changes you can make daily to lose weight.
Losing weight is a difficult process for many. When it comes to working on getting the scale down, it's all too easy to get stuck on a plateau. You might feel like you're doing everything right, and yet you're not seeing any results. Or maybe you haven't begun your weight loss journey quite yet, but you're struggling to get things started.
Regardless of where you are in the process, these are small exercise changes you can make every day to lose weight and really see the impact.
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Chilly weather out the door this morning will give way to another warm and windy afternoon. Winds will gust up to 35mph this afternoon.
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About Assisted Shopping Scheme
A service that allows older people to do their own shopping by providing transport to a local supermarket. Transport operates from Brompton on Swale, Gilling West, Richmond and Colburn, and takes clients to Morrisons in Darlington. An adapted minibus is used and, as well as a driver, there is a support worker who can help with shopping. There is an opportunity to meet in the cafeteria for refreshments before the journey home to the client's door.
The leaders of Southcentral school districts and a nationally renowned University of Alaska Anchorage program are blending high school and college in an attempt to cure the state of multiple education ills. The Anchorage School District recently took over the Alaska Middle College from the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District, which is expanding the program in its own territory.
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Skopje, 4 July 2018 (MIA) - The Ministry of Defence and General Staff of the Army of the Republic of Macedonia (ARM) organise Wednesday ceremony honoring the recruitment of 125 professional solders in Macedonian Army.
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ORCHARD PARK, NY — The Bills announced Wednesday that they have signed third-round pick Harrison Phillips to a rookie contract.
The signing leaves quarterback Josh Allen as the only Bills draft pick still unsigned.
Harrison Phillips is officially a Buffalo Bill!
Welcome to Buffalo: https://t.co/xcuwLCp7oi pic.twitter.com/AojQY7cc0F — Buffalo Bills (@buffalobills) May 30, 2018
The Bills selected Phillips with the 96th pick in April.
He's listed at 6-foot-3 and 307 pounds, and was a two-year starter with Stanford. Phillips led the Cardinals with 103 tackles while adding 7 1/2 sacks and earned first-team Pac-12 honors in his senior season last year.
Phillips will have a chance to develop in Buffalo on a defensive line that features two veteran starters in Kyle Williams and offseason free-agent addition Star Lotulelei.
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Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts left Game 2 of Boston's AL Division Series against the Astros in the eighth inning with an apparent hand/wrist injury.
Mookie Betts' wrist was clearly bothering him during that last at-bat, and now Rajai Davis has replaced him in right field. Brock Holt stays in the game at second. Craig Kimbrel pitching. — Chad Jennings (@chadjennings22) October 6, 2017
Betts injured his right thumb in a game Sept. 17 and wears a protective brace on that thumb to protect it. After a foul ball in an at bat against Astros reliever Luke Gregerson the 24-year-old was in obvious pain in the batter's box.
He fouled off several more pitches and winced after each one before flying out to left field.
The 2016 American League MVP runner-up then went into the dugout and spent a substantial amount of time talking with manager John Farrell and head trainer Jon Jochim before he was removed from the game for Rajai Davis.
Betts was 1 for 4 in the game and 3 for 8 in the series before he made his exit.
A woman pauses while looking at some of the 58 white crosses for the victims of Sunday night's mass shooting, on the south end of the Las Vegas Strip, October 5, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. On October 1, Stephen Paddock killed at least 58 people and injured more than 450 after he opened fire on a large crowd at the Route 91 Harvest country music festival. The massacre is one of the deadliest mass shooting events in U.S. history. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)
“You Are Wearing Butt Pad” – Fans Lash out at Oge Okoye
Controversial Nollywood actress and mother, Oge Okoye is in another social media brouhaha. This time around, she is being accused of wearing butt pad! The actress who was once accused of stealing dog photos denied wearing a butt pad, and said it was because of the see through leggings she was wearing!
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The Wapakoneta Rotary Club Pancake Day will be held Thursday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 612 N. Dixie Highway.
The meal consists of all-you-can-eat pancakes, syrup, butter, a couple of sausage links and a beverage. Drinks include coffee, milk, chocolate milk and orange juice.
This is the 56th year for the event. Proceeds go toward... For more on this story and others pick up a copy of the Wapakoneta Daily News.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Dnb Asa :
* DNB ASA says total of 5.4 million shares were repurchased in open market, whereas a total of 2.7 million shares will be redeemed from state of Norway
* DNB ASA - Weighted average purchase/redemption price for 5.4 million shares is NOK 152.75 ; DNB ASA will return approximately NOK 821 million to shareholders Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Two golf team members, from the Scotts Hill High School Golf team, recently competed in the 2017 TSSAA Golf State Championship. Ava Williams and Chase Maness represented their school and community well, while playing at the WillowBrook Golf Club on September 26th & 27th. This competition was a two-day tournament, on a beautiful 18-hole golf course, in Manchester, Tennessee. While heat was a factor in this tournament, both…
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A KIDNAP victim of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) has escaped his captors and was picked up by military troops in the province of Basilan, an official said.
Edmundo Ramos alias “Moymoy sought refuge at the home in Tapiantana of an unidentified civilian who informed the military in the area, according to Brig. Gen. Cirilito Sobejana, Joint Task Force (JTF) Sulu commander, in a report.
Sobejana said Ramos, the fourth kidnap victim who escaped the Abu Sayyaf, said soldiers picked him up at about 1 a.m. on Monday.
Three other kidnap victims with Ramos escaped from the ASG last week, with Ramos being left with the terrorist group. DEMPSEY REYES
About Carers Support Group - Salisbury
Carers Support Whiltshire runs monthly groups which are open to all carers. The groups have a speaker at each one to talk about a wide range of topics. There is always a support worker on hand to help and discuss any difficulties carers may have. Topics: crafts groups for wellbeing (the benefits of using crafts for relaxation and joining or setting up a group for joint support); benefits of volunteering (how to use one's skills as a carer to help other carers); free session (a free group where carers can raise any issue that may be affecting them in a safe and confidential environment); Carer Involvement - Having Your Say (how carers can get involved by raising issues that affect their caring role and influence the way that carer support is provided in Wiltshire); benefits for carers (how benefits can change as one gets older or their circumstances change); nutrition; wellbeing and coping strategies; a guide to hospital discharge.
LOWER PAXTON TOWNSHIP, DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa — One person is displaced after a fire rips through their Dauphin County home on Friday morning.
Crews were called to the 5300 block of Wood lawn drive just after midnight on Friday for a fire with possible entrapment. Crews arrived to find a car and attached carport up in flames.
Officials say the fire departments quick action prevented the blaze from spreading into the home.
The damage is estimated at $100,000.
One person was displaced.
The eagerly-anticipated Salman Khan starrer Tubelight is taking longer to be ready than expected. While it is well on schedule for its Eid release it seems to have missed its appointment with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).
Now the producers would have to apply for a fresh date for censor consideration.
Says a source from CBFC, “The producers of Tubelight had gotten into the queue for censor certificate before their film was ready thinking they’d be ready on time for the date when the CBFC would view the film. Unfortunately it did not happen. They missed their appointment with the CBFC. Now they will return when a fresh date is issued.”
FIRS implements new tax regulations for multinationals
Nigeria's Federal Inland Revenue service has implemented new regulations governing taxes paid by multinationals. Under the new rules, the tax service will now require multinationals to report yearly revenue, and profit or loss before tax in each jurisdiction that the company operates in. In addition late fines now start at 10 million naira and increase by one million naira every month. Joshua Bamfo, Partner at Andersen Tax joins CNBC Africa to unpack the reforms. https://www.cnbcafrica.com/videos/
Interesting: VJ said they are trying Max Garcia at LG & Ronald Leary at RG to get Garcia more comfort. Leary had been at LG all spring.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Thousands of children are heading to the White House for its biggest social event of the year: the annual Easter Egg Roll.
There had been some hand-wringing over whether President Donald Trump and his wife, Melania, would be able to pull off a successful “egg-stravaganza.” Both the president and first lady have been slow to fill White House staff jobs.
But a downsized version of the 139-year-old event is kicking off early Monday on the South Lawn.
The White House is expecting more than 21,000 children and adults to attend the festivities. That’s down from the 35,000 people who attended last year.
The first lady tweeted over the weekend that she’s looking forward to hosting the Easter Egg Roll. The event was first held in 1878.
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Yaum-e-Takbeer, the celebration of Pakistan’s atomic explosions in 1998, was observed the other day across the country with a vow to make Pakistan a stronger and better country, militarily and economically, among the comity of nations. The Day is celebrated every year on May 28th to mark the conduction of nuclear tests in ’98, making Pakistan 7th nuclear state of the world and first Islamic state to have a nuclear arsenal. These nuclear tests gave a clear message to the world that Pakistan despite being a peace loving country will not hesitate in defending its honour and people in case of any challenge. To mark the day different political and social organizations carried out different programmes in different parts of the country.
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A man blew kisses at a 3-year-old and exposed himself outside of a house near Wynnton Road, according to testimony Wednesday morning in Columbus Recorder's Court. Feaginess Lee Wood, 31, pleaded not guilty to child molestation and providing false information.
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A transgender inmate who Illinois authorities agreed to move from one male prison after her claims of abuse says the mistreatment has continued at her new location in another male prison, causing her such despair that she's tried to kill herself.The accusations come in a federal lawsuit filed Thursday for 27-year-old Deon Hampton against Illinois' Department of Corrections. Hampton, who goes by "Strawberry," is serving a 10-year burglary sentence.She's seeking to become one of the state's first transgender women to be granted a transfer to an all-female prison. The IDOC couldn't immediately say if there's been a decision on the request and declined comment on the lawsuit.Hampton was transferred to the Lawrence Correctional Center in January from the Menard prison under an agreement in a separate lawsuit.
UPDATE: Officers say they responded to more than 40 crashes in Dubuque this afternoon.
Emergency dispatchers say they've taken more than 300 calls this afternoon in Dubuque County.
Police say the roads are slick and they have requested salt trucks.
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Dubuque Police say their officers are running from one crash to another this afternoon as the snow falls.
"We are getting slammed with crashes," said Public Information Officer Lt. Scott Baxter.
Lt. Baxter says he's concerned people are forgetting how to drive in the snow and is urging people to slow down.
Get updates on the snow from the StormTRACK 7 team here and watch News 7 KWWL at 5 & 6 p.m. tonight.
Host kills himself after accidentally killing his best friend at birthday party
A Michigan man celebrating his birthday committed suicide moments after he accidentally killed his best friend, cops said. Zachary Woodcock invited friends over for his 21st birthday party and at some point pulled out a gun that he fired unintentionally, killing his friend, 21-year-old Richard Cody Skillman. He then went outside and turned the firearm on himself. More…
The DSC will be distributing copies of the guide to local media organisations starting this week. In addition, copies of the guide will be distributed to Embassies within the UAE and several Arab countries.
Lesions of lichen crust stone rain these fields. I lie in a hollow, a shallow scrape of earth bedded in clover and buttercups and the hill holds me still. Cow bells, chainsaws, dogs barking, church bells dawdle on the warm breeze. A pair of orange butterflies tumble . I hold in my hand a piece of lead glazed pot, turned green in the firing. A cuckoo calls my name.
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MANSFIELD, Mass. (WLNE) — Mansfield Police are investigating after a car drove into a building Monday afternoon.
According to the department’s Facebook page, they responded to School Street where they found a Hyundai SUV inside Elements Massage.
Mansfield Police say one person was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Police say in total three stores were impacted by the crash.
“The stores [a]ffected by the accident are Hilliards, Element Massage, and Right Foot Shoes,” said the department on Facebook.
The accident is still under investigation
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BEIRUT, April 13 The U.S.-led coalition against Islamic State on Thursday denied a Syrian army report it had carried out an air strike that had hit poison gas supplies belonging to IS and caused the deaths of hundreds of people.
"The Coalition conducted no strikes in that area at that time. The Syrian claim is incorrect and likely intentional misinformation," U.S. Air Force Colonel John Dorrian, a colaition spokesman, told Reuters by email. (Reporting by John Davison; Editing by Mark Trevelyan)
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If you're still groggy from a New Year's Eve pub crawl, we've got the perfect activity for you.
Put the knowledge gained traipsing round after the next pint to the test in our Cambridge pubs quiz.
We've blurred out the signs on pictures on 10 pubs in the city. All you have to do is match the picture to the correct pub name.
Quiz: can you name these Cambridge schools?
Try it yourself and see how good your pub knowledge is:
If you've aced the pubs test, why not try some of the other local knowledge quizzes we've put together? All those reviews of 2016 are getting just a little bit depressing...
Officials roll out good news on New Mexico water front ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. Check out this story on lcsun-news.com: http://lcsun.co/2os73DF ALBUQUERQUE - Cities and farmers along New Mexico's stretch of the Rio Grande can expect a full allotment of water this year since snowpack in the mountains that feed the critical artery were above average this winter, federal officials said Thursday. During a packed briefing in Albuquerque, the Bureau of Reclamation outlined its expectations for water supplies and management along the river system that flows through some of the state's most populated areas.
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April 5 LHC Group Inc
* LHC Group Inc - On April 1, 2017, co and Keith G. Myers entered into an amended and restated employment agreement - SEC Filing
* LHC Group- Myers to continue to serve as co's CEO,if elected from time to time by co's stockholders to serve on board,continue to serve as chairman of board Source text: [bit.ly/2oEnHSQ] Further company coverage:
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - Senators want to re-enact a prohibition that would keep convicted felons waiting years after serving their sentences before they could run for office in Louisiana.
The constitutional amendment by Sen. Conrad Appel, a Metairie Republican, would require felons to wait five years.
The Senate backed the proposal in a 36-0 vote Tuesday, sending it to the House for consideration. If approved there, voters would get the final say at the ballot box.
In prior years, House lawmakers have supported longer waits for felons, but couldn’t win Senate agreement. The five-year provision is a compromise.
Louisiana had an amendment barring felons from seeking office for 15 years. The Louisiana Supreme Court overturned the provision in 2016, saying voters approved a version differing from one lawmakers passed.
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Senate Bill 31: www.legis.la.gov
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South Dakota Lawmakers to Debate Legislative Pay Panel
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) – South Dakota lawmakers may establish a commission to give salary recommendations for the state’s 105 legislators.
The 10-member Legislative Compensation Commission would consider salaries of other similar state legislators in developing recommendations.
The citizen panel would look to maintain a citizen Legislature while compensating members such that all people would have an opportunity to serve.
State lawmakers set their own salaries, which have been a subject of debate during the 2018 session.
The state House has approved a measure that would ask voters to set legislators’ salaries at one-fifth of the South Dakota median household income.
U.S. Census numbers for 2015 show that would mean a raise of 70 percent for state lawmakers to nearly $10,200. The proposed constitutional amendment is pending in the Senate and would require voter approval.
PARIS (AP) — The husband of a woman who was found burned and strangled near her usual jogging route in eastern France has confessed to killing her accidentally, a defense lawyer says.
Attorney Randall Schwerdorffer told reporters Tuesday that 34-year-old Jonathann Daval "caused the death" of 29-year-old Alexia Daval in October.
Schwerdorffer says his client told police he strangled his wife "accidentally" following a marital dispute.
Daval reported her missing on Oct. 28, telling police she hadn't returned from a job. Her body was found two days later.
The killing prompted marches and memorial runs in Alexia Duval's honor.
In November, Jonathann Daval appeared distraught and in tears while reading a tribute to his wife at one march.
LAVAL, Que. — Jeremy Bracco had one of four Toronto goals in the second period and added an assist as the Marlies beat the Laval Rocket 5-2 on Saturday for their fourth straight win in American Hockey League action.
Andreas Johnsson, Kasperi Kapanen and Frederik Gauthier also found the back of the net in the second with Ben Smith scoring an empty netter in the third for Toronto (20-5-0), the Maple Leafs’ AHL affiliate. Travis Dermott and Kerby Rychel tacked on two assists apiece.
Chris Terry and Niki Petti scored for the Rocket (10-11-6), Montreal’s farm club.
Calvin Pickard made 17 saves for the win in net as Michael McNiven stopped 27-of-31 shots in defeat.
Laval’s Daniel Audette received a major penalty and game misconduct for elbowing in the third period.
The Marlies were 2 for 8 on the power play and Laval was scoreless on four attempts.
Kudos to this fine young man standing his ground with the Israeli flag – in the face of unadulterated hatred (including from a very young child).
Note at the end how his flag is ripped from his hands. Which is quite symbolic, given what they are trying to do to Israel itself.
Update: This is very reminiscent of this iconic footage from 2010.
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Yankees fan films himself going through emotions
If you need one face to tell you the entire story of Sunday's crucial Boston Red Sox win over the New York Yankees, here it is.
It belongs to a Yankees fan who was pumped to see the Pinstripes two outs away from a big victory over the AL East-leading Sox to pull them within 3.5 games. He put his cell phone on selfie mode as Aroldis Chapman prepared to throw to Rafael Devers … and we got to witness his devastation as Devers knocked a dinger over the wall to tie it up in an eventual extra-innings victory:
Sneak peak to tonights reaction. #Chapman vs devers 2 strikes 1 out.. the stadium as electric as its been all year until....#yankees#RedSoxpic.twitter.com/DEy83luDNN — Joezmcfly (@JoezMcfLy) August 14, 2017
And here it is again, with footage of the home run spliced in:
Oof. We now go to Bart Simpson for comment:
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MADISON, Ala. (WIAT) — This time the High School Game of the Week sent us up north with Hewitt-Trussville on the road against Bob Jones in Madison
The teams met with first place and a stranglehold on the 7A Region 4 on the line.
Hewitt-Trussville put their foot on the gas early and didn’t let up on their way to a 52-18 final score.
See how it went down in the video above.
ST. PAUL (AP) -- Minnesota has reported its first child death from the flu this season.
The weekly flu report shows a continued increase in flu activity across Minnesota. As of the week ending Jan. 6, the Minnesota Department of Health reports more than 1,700 flu-related hospitalizations, 55 outbreaks of influenza-like illness in long-term care facilities, 43 outbreaks in schools and one pediatric flu death this season.
Health officials say all those indicators point to a potentially severe flu season, and Minnesota may not have seen the peak of the season yet.
April 13 Staffing 360 Solutions Inc
* Revenue was $183.5 million for twelve months to December 31, 2016, up 27.1 percent
* Staffing 360 Solutions - for 12 months to Dec 31, 2016, net loss attributable to common stock decreased to $8.1 million versus net loss of $9.4 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The Queen has expressed concern about a shake up in her security detail that means her protection officers are regularly rotated, it has been claimed.
Scotland Yard has been gradually implementing a new policy that provides protection to the royal family on a pool basis, meaning back-up officers are sometimes assigned to government ministers and sometimes to royalty.
A senior source told the Evening Standard: “Her Majesty is not the only one who has expressed concerns.
“A number of senior officers are not happy either. Personal protection is all about building a relationship with the principal. How on earth is that supposed to happen if the officers are rotated every five minutes with new faces?”
Ken Wharfe, who was a personal protection officer for Diana, Princess of Wales, said: “The security will be less effective.
“Understanding the behaviours of the person you are charged with protecting is crucial. Understanding the machinations of the royal household is very important too.
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2018 marks the 90th anniversary of the Academy Awards. We're sure you've watched all the movies and have your Oscar brackets ready ahead of this year's ceremony -- which airs on March 4 at 8 p.m. on ABC -- but do you know these 14 odd facts about the award ceremony? Keep reading to learn them all!
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Kanter scored 10 points (5-9 FG) while adding 13 rebounds and an assist in 18 minutes during Monday's 110-92 win over the Bulls.
Kyle O'Quinn saw a few more minutes than Kanter coming off the bench, but it was the 25-year-old starting center who had the better fantasy line. Kanter now has double-doubles in nine of his 14 games since Kristaps Porzingis (knee) was lost for the season, averaging 13.6 points and 11.8 boards over that stretch.
Market Extra: Spain — and investors — on roller-coaster ride after Catalonia’s referendum chaos
Spain was headed into another weekend of demonstrations and uncertainty as a crisis over a rebel region drags on.
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One of Jeremy Corbyn's closest allies has suggested that the Labour leader could quit if the party's position in the polls does not improve before 2020.
Len McCluskey, the general secretary of Unite the union, admitted that the polls look "awful" for Labour, with the party trailing by some 14 points behind the Conservatives in some polls.
'Rogue One' tops box office for third straight weekend
NEW YORK - The "Star Wars" spinoff "Rogue One" has led the box office for the third straight week, taking in an estimated $64.3 million over the four-day New Year's weekend.
The success of "Rogue One" has only further cemented a record year for the Walt Disney Co., which ran up more than $2.7 billion in domestic ticket sales in 2016 and accounted for more than 25 percent of the market. "Rogue One" has grossed about $440 million in North America and nearly $800 million globally.
In its second week of release, the animated "Sing," from Universal Pictures, again trailed in second with $56.4 million
Some Oscar contenders are also packing theaters. The Los Angeles musical "La La Land" grossed $12.3 million. And Denzel Washington's August Wilson adaption, "Fences," made $12.7 million.
Covered California #CoveredInArt bus tour stops in Fresno
Covered California kicked off open enrollment Nov. 1 with a comprehensive marketing and outreach campaign including ads and a 22-city bus tour to promote enrollment in health insurance. The “Covered in Art” bus tour traveled 1,300 miles during the seven-day outreach campaign to promote enrollment in health insurance making stops in communities across California, including several in the Central Valley. The statewide bus tour stopped in Fresno on Saturday, Nov. 3 at Clínica Sierra Vista on Divisadero Street.
Merced Police Department patrols the streets during a busy New Year's Eve
The annual mochitsuki at Livingston United Methodist Church
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Thanks to Tara for the following WWE NXT live event results from Thursday's show in Dade City, Florida:
* Nikki Cross defeated Vanessa Borne
* Adrian Jaoude defeated Chad Lail (Gunner)
* Dakota Kai defeated Bianca Belair
* Buddy Murphy defeated Babatunde Aiyegbusi
* Raul Mendoza defeated Lio Rush
* Kairi Sane and Liv Morgan defeated Shayna Baszler and Lacey Evans
* Killian Dain defeated Cezar Bononi
* NXT Tag Team Champions SAnitY retained over The Authors of Pain
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× Amazon to Open Book Store in San Francisco Bay Area
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Amazon is bringing a brick-and-mortar retail bookstore to the San Francisco Bay Area months after it opened its first store in California.
The San Francisco Chronicle reported Tuesday (http://bit.ly/2kSouNo ) that the online retailer announced it is opening a store in Walnut Creek. There are currently stores in Seattle, Portland and San Diego and plans for locations in Chicago, Boston, New Jersey and New York.
Amazon would not say when the Bay Area store will open or how big it will be. The company says it is hiring store managers and associates now.
In this photo provided by NBC, Katie Couric, left, joins Matt Lauer on NBC News' TODAY show Monday, Jan. 2, 2017, in New York. Couric returned to the co-anchor chair for the first time in more than a decade Monday. She made cameo appearances on the show in recent years, but Monday was her first time as a guest co-anchor. (Nathan Congleton/NBC News' TODAY via AP)
Related View Larger FILE - In this May 3, 2016, file photo, Katie Couric attends the LA premiere of her documentary 'Under The Gun' in Beverly Hills, Calif. Couric returned to the 'Today' show Monday, Jan. 2, 2017, to co-anchor for the first time since she left the program in 2006. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)
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Police have closed Highway 63 south of Fort McMurray after a collision Monday between a tanker truck hauling ammonia and a road grader.
Ammonia is leaking from two tankers, RCMP said in a news release.
The collision occurred about 50 kilometres south of Fort McMurray at about 2:30 p.m. Monday.
The highway is closed in both directions. Northbound and southbound traffic are being diverted to Highway 881.
Police are asking people to avoid the area until further notice. Witnesses to the collision are asked to contact Wood Buffalo RCMP.
Ammonia can be harmful if it is inhaled or comes in contact with the skin or eyes. Exposure to high concentrations can be fatal.
In this photo taken on Friday, Aug. 9, 2013, Arkady Babchenko, 41, who had been scathingly critical of the Kremlin in recent years, looks at an opposition picket in Moscow, Russia. Police in the capital of Ukraine say a Russian journalist has been shot and killed at his Kiev apartment. Ukrainian police said Arkady Babchenko's wife found him bleeding at the apartment on Tuesday, May 29, 2018 and called an ambulance, but Babchenko died on the way to a hospital. Alexander Baroshin AP Photo
BENI, Congo — The United Nations Deputy Special Representative for Congo says military offences will be launched against rebels who killed at least 15 Tanzanian U.N. peacekeepers last week in eastern Congo.
In a memorial ceremony Monday David Gressly said those who staged the assault, which wounded 50 others, will pay for their actions. The Dec. 7 attack about 45 kilometres (28 miles) from Beni was the deadliest single attack on a U.N. peacekeeping mission in nearly 25 years.
At least five Congolese soldiers also were killed in the attack. The peacekeeping base has been repeatedly attacked by rebels from the Allied Democratic Forces group.
Tanzania’s ambassador in Congo Paul Ignace Mella called on the U.N. to protect its peacekeeping soldiers. The U.N. peacekeeping mission in Congo is the largest in the world.
Lance Cpl. Kai Wendland, a combat engineer with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, pours a beverage at a soup kitchen in Catania, Italy, Dec. 29, 2016. Marines and sailors volunteered their time to help clean up the area and serve food during the holiday season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexander Mitchell/released)
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Business starts Drive Reduced Emissions program
For drivers who want to reduce their impact on the environment, SpeedyQ Market's new Drive Reduced Emissions program aims to keep the Thumb of Michigan green.
Starting on June 1, the Drive Reduced Emissions Program, the first sustainability program of its kind in Michigan, will be available to all drivers in and around the Thumb.
SpeedyQ Markets have partnered with GreenPrint and The Arbor Day Foundation to offer a more environmentally-conscious option to their customers.
For every gallon and grade of gas pumped at SpeedyQ Markets in and around Michigan, Drive plants trees in local parks and neighborhoods and invests in certified carbon emissions reduction projects, such as greenhouse as local green-scape, reforestation, wildlife protection, and renewable energy projects, to neutralize emissions by up to 30 percent.
In addition to the carbon offsets, the Drive program will plant 5,000 trees in the Michigan area with the Arbor Day Foundation.
Roger Federer was beaten on his return from a two-month break, losing 2-6, 7-6 (8), 6-4 to German veteran Tommy Haas in the second round of the Stuttgart Open on Wednesday in Germany.
The 39-year-old Haas, who is playing his last season before retirement, saved nine of the 12 break points he faced and converted two of his three chances to deal the Swiss great his second defeat of the season.
“I’ve even shocked myself a bit,” said Haas, who is ranked 302nd and was given a wild card for the grass-court tournament.
Federer hadn’t played since winning the Miami Open in early April. The 35-year-old Swiss had skipped the clay-court season to recuperate from a busy start to the year in which he captured his 18th Grand Slam event title at the Australian Open.
Also, Philipp Kohlschreiber upset fifth-seeded Steve Johnson of the United States 7-6 (3), 5-7, 7-6 (6).
× Akron toddler dies after being found in cold on front porch
AKRON, Ohio – A 2-year-old Akron girl died on Friday after she was found in the cold weather on the front porch of a home.
Akron police report that they were called out to a home on Doty Drive at around 3:30 p.m. after the child’s mother had found her “outside in the cold on the front porch.”
She was taken to Akron Children’s Hospital where she died.
The Summit County Medical Examiner’s Office will be conducting an autopsy.
The name of the child is not being released pending further family notification.
This is a developing story. As details become available, Fox 8 will provide updates on air and on Fox 8.com.
Fulham return to Craven Cottage as they welcome Nottingham Forest in the Championship - with new additions Aleksandar Mitrovic and Cyrus Christie in line to make debuts.
Slavisa Jokanovic's side are unbeaten in seven league games after last weekends' 3-1 victory over Barnsley - a result that has seen them break into the play-off places for the first time this season.
Now the target is to stay there, and maybe even catch second place, and that starts this afternoon when Aitor Karanka's new-look Forest visit SW6.
Fulham won the reverse fixture 3-1 at the City Ground, and you can follow team news and live goal and match updates throughout the afternoon right here.
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LINCOLN HEIGHTS UPDATE: Victim of shooting is 15 year-old boy; second victim suffered blunt force trauma after crash - both stable. pic.twitter.com/mnFSPj9hQA — Marc Cota-Robles (@abc7marccr) April 17, 2017
A 15-year-old boy was injured in a shooting in the Lincoln Heights area Monday morning, Los Angeles police said.The incident was initially reported to police as a traffic accident around 6:45 a.m.A car carrying the 15-year-old and an older driver crashed at Medford and Soto streets, officials said.At some point, the 15-year-old passenger was shot. The driver of the car was not shot, but he suffered blunt force trauma and walked about a block away from the scene and collapsed on Soto Street.Both victims were described to be in stable condition.Los Angeles police said two men were detained for questioning after being picked up at nearby Lincoln Park. Investigators said the two were not being connected to the shooting at this time.The investigation was ongoing.
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Head coach Hue Jackson said he expects Collins (knee) to be 100 percent healthy for training camp, Scott Petrak of the Chronicle-Telegram reports.
Collins tore his MCL early on last season in November, eventually landing him on IR for over half the campaign. However, after more than six months of going through the recovery process, Collins has progressed as expected and figures to be ready for training camp. Coach Jackson also expressed a desire to have Collins compete in 11-on-11s during minicamp in couple weeks, though a decision on that doesn't appear to have been made quite yet. Either way, Collins shouldn't miss any time heading into the 2018 season if he avoids setbacks the rest of the summer and fall.
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Romanian lawmakers have approved changes that critics say will weaken the European Union member's efforts to root out high-level corruption.
Parliament voted 167-70 Monday to change a law that obliges public officials to declare their assets and regulates conflicts of interest. Lawmakers and public officials banned from holding office due to rules violations could now see the ban lifted.
Lawmakers also approved a law obliging judges and prosecutors to pay financial damages for judicial errors made "in bad faith or grave negligence," which critics say could make magistrates wary of prosecuting or issuing rulings.
Opposition lawmakers whistled as the laws were approved, while members of the left-wing governing coalition cheered.
Thousands of Romanians have protested against the proposals saying they will make it harder to punish high-level corruption.
FILE PHOTO: Leader of the Democratic Alliance Mmusi Maimane is pictured ahead of President Jacob Zuma's State of the Nation Address (SONA) to a joint sitting of the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces in Cape Town, South Africa February 9, 2017. REUTERS/Sumaya Hisham
JOHANNESBURG South Africa's parliament said on Wednesday a motion of no confidence in President Jacob Zuma can only be withdrawn by opposition leader Mmusi Maimane and not the Speaker, responding to requests by the opposition to delay the vote.
The Constitutional Court said on Tuesday it would consider whether the no-confidence vote should be taken by secret ballot. Opposition leader Mmusi Maimane then requested the Speaker to delay the vote until the case was determined.
(Reporting by Nqobile Dludla; Editing by James Macharia)
NEW YORK — Shares of Netflix are streaming to new highs a day after the company announced its first true price hike in years.
That's a far different result compared with 2011 when Netflix separated its streaming and DVD-by-mail service and raised prices.
About 600,000 customers fled and its stock price plummeted by 80 per cent.
But Netflix, based in Los Gatos, California, is a different animal today. The production powerhouse landed more Emmy nominations this year than any TV network other than HBO.
Some of that price hike, $1 per month for the company's most popular plan, will likely be plowed into the race to produce more blockbuster shows like "Stranger Things."
Netflix is up against HBO and Amazon, which has its own ambitions for great television.
Shares of Netflix hit $198.92 Friday.
LOS ANGELES (AP) - CBS says Anthony Scaramucci will be a guest on Stephen Colbert's late-night show tonight.
The network said Wednesday that Scaramucci will appear on Colbert's "The Late Show" on Monday.
The former White House communications director lost his job with President Donald Trump's administration July 31, after only 11 days in the job. His firing came after he gave an expletive-filled interview.
Scaramucci had been scheduled to make other public appearances, including at the Politicon political convention in Southern California, but the financier canceled.
Colbert's gleeful focus on the Trump White House has given his show a late-night ratings lead, and landing Scaramucci is a coup for the host.
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GREEN RIVER — The winners of the recent Green River Eagles Picnic Horseshoe Tournament include:
From left to right:
Lisa Nussbaum & Matt Vigil 2nd place; Shantz Vigil & Bud Maynard not pictured 3rd place; and Mark Lundgren & Bino Maestas 1st place.
'Bachelorette' Star Becca Kufrin Dodging Questions About Garrett Liking Bigoted Memes
'Bachelorette' Becca Kufrin Mum on Garrett Yrigoyen Liking Hateful Memes
'Bachelorette' star Becca Kufrin happily smiled and posed for cameras in NYC, and appeared unfazed by our guy asking how she feels about her leading guy liking hateful memes on social media.
We got Becca leaving an event Tuesday, and a throng of fans and photogs snapped shots of her before she bolted. We tried to ask her about Garrett Yrigoyen -- the suitor who got Becca's first impression rose on Monday's season premiere, but who's also come under fire for allegedly liking Instagram posts mocking transgender people, Parkland shooting survivors and immigrants.
Garrett, who also appears to be the guy Becca picks in the finale, deleted his Instagram account after the posts were published on several blogs.
If Becca's concerned, she's not showing it in public.
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The Associated Press will use an application from Microsoft to give its members the ability to create localized stories using data prepared by its national team, the news cooperative announced Wednesday.
Troy Thibodeaux, who leads the AP’s data team, said he hopes this will be a major step forward for data journalism in general.
Mourinho: ‘Why Pogba let Alexis Sanchez take the penalty’
José Mourinho explained why Paul Pogba let his new team-mate Alexis Sanchez kick the penalty that allowed the Red Devils to take a 2-0 lead against Huddersfield Town on Saturday.
“The decision was between him [Alexis] and Paul and Paul was a nice guy to him. He understood that it was important for him to score and let him take the penalty. I don’t think it’s a dream goal for Alexis because no player like to score a penalty after a save and a second ball but he had a good reaction so it’s fine to me”, Mourinho said.
“Alexis is a fantastic player and is not a Prima Donna. He is an humble guy who has not forget where he started. I think when he was playing Chile he had difficult places to play. He is quite used to I think.”
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Alabama punched their ticket to the College Football Playoff National Championship Saturday, with their 24-7 victory over Washington in the Peach Bowl. Alabama fans looking to cheer the Crimson Tide on in Tampa, have you gotten your tickets to the game? The longer you wait, the more expensive it gets. Tickets right now are going for at the cheapest $750.
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Rába AGM approves HUF 20 per-share dividend
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Shareholders of automotive industry company Rába approved the boardʼs proposal to pay a HUF 20 per-share dividend on last yearʼs earnings at the companyʼs annual general meeting on Thursday, according to Hungarian news agency MTI.
Rába will pay out HUF 276 million in dividends starting from June 12. Rába last paid a dividend in 2002.
Draft resolutions proposed by minority shareholders asking to raise the dividend to HUF 50 per share were rejected.
Rába had consolidated HUF 42.6 billion revenues last year, down 7.6% from the year before. EBITDA fell 7.4% to HUF 4.1 bln and operating income was down 8.3% at HUF 2 bln.
Rába had unconsolidated after-tax profit of HUF 509 mln last year, according to Hungarian Accounting Standards.
The state owns 74.3% of Rábaʼs shares.
United States Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley held a meeting on the human rights situation in North Korea where one defector spoke about how she was forced to have an abortion following her repatriation from China.
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Amazon customers have been put on alert about a scam e-mail
Amazon fans have been put on alert about a new scam designed to steal their login details.
Action Fraud, the UK's national fraud and cyber reporting centre, issued a warning about the Amazon scam.
The con tries to trick Amazon customers into handing over their login details with a convincing looking e-mail that asks them to “verify” their accounts.
The message claims that the recipient has been chosen as part of a “brief check” to ensure customers are getting the “best” possible service.
It then asks them to click on a “verify now” button to allegedly “confirm” their account details.
However, it’s simply part of a scam carried out by cyber criminals in order to steal usernames and passwords.
The official Action Fraud Twitter account tweeted a picture of the scam e-mail along with the message: “This fake email looks convincing doesn't it?
“Don't take the bait! It's designed to steal the username and password for your Amazon account.”
The transitional national legislature is debating a constitutional amendment bill which would extend the term of the government for more 3 years.
This was confirmed by the chairperson of information committee at the transitional parliament earlier on Tuesday.
Paul Yoane said the amended draft constitution was presented to the house by the Minister of Justice, include the incorporation of the 2015 peace agreement.
Yoane said MPs will debate on article 102 which would extend President Salva Kiir is office term for 3 more years.
Other articles, include 103 for the extension of the First Vice President term in office for the same period and term of the national and state legislative assemblies.
“Probably if the committee of justice and legislation has done its work, it will be presented back to the house in two week time,” said Yoane.
Nicholas Koh, 79, died Nov. 22, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Chenda Chhay; daughter, Huoy Lin Mao; and son, Leang Heng Mao. His funeral was held Dec. 2 at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church in Como Park, with interment at Roselawn Cemetery
GAUHATI, India — Heavy monsoon rains have unleashed landslides and floods that have killed at least 160 people and displaced millions of others across northern India, southern Nepal and Bangladesh.
Officials said Monday they were still trying to determine the scale of the disaster, with casualties and damage reported in multiple locations across the Himalayan foothills of South Asia.
The seasonal floodwaters damaged bridges, toppled power lines and washed away thousands of homes in the northeastern Indian state of Assam. Officials say people have been killed by drowning or being caught inside collapsing houses or beneath falling trees.
In neighbouring Nepal, police spokesman Pushkar Karki were searching for 85 people reported missing after rivers burst their banks and killed at least 75. Another 20 people died over the last few days in Bangladesh.
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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) - Puerto Rico's Senate has ordered government agencies to explain why tens of thousands of people in rural areas remain without power or appropriate shelter as anger grows about the lack of basic services more than seven months after Hurricane Maria.
The agencies have five days to present a plan on how and when they will address the needs of rural towns.
The order comes as police in a small mountain town blocked power crews from leaving on Tuesday while residents demanded they stay to restore electricity service that many still lack.
The standoff ended after the power company promised it would keep crews in Las Piedras until service is fully restored. The crews were obeying company orders to head off to another town.
LOS ANGELES — Charles Manson's cremated remains have been scattered nearly four months after the cult leader died in prison. A funeral was held Saturday following a court battle for the 83-year-old's remains.
Pastor Mark Pitcher of the Church of the Nazarene in Porterville, California, says 20 to 25 people attended the funeral.
Among them were Manson's grandson, Jason Freeman, and Freeman's wife, Audrey.
Freeman prevailed last week in a months-long court fight for custody of Manson's remains.
His grandfather was cremated after the service and his ashes scattered.
Pitcher said Monday he agreed to lead the service because Freeman and his wife are Christians.
Manson was sentenced to life in prison for orchestrating the 1969 murders of actress Sharon Tate and eight others.
He died in November.
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Yesterday (Dec. 8), Nicki Minaj had fans screaming happy birthday to her from all corners of the globe, but one person’s words made the biggest splash on the ‘Net. Nas, someone frequently mentioned in “best lyricist” conversations, had some heavy words of praise for his lady on her 35th birthday.
READ: Nicki Minaj Credits Herself For “Reintroducing” Female Rappers To The Mainstream
Beneath of regal photo of Nicki on his Instagram, he called his bae the “Queen of NY/Hip-Hop,” a title the fellow Queens rapper has been working towards for 10 years.
Queens Get The MFkN Money! Happy Birthday To The QUEEN OF NY / HIP HOP @nickiminaj A post shared by Nasir Jones (@nas) on Dec 8, 2017 at 4:36pm PST
To keep the party vibes going, he posted a clip from her video with Lil Uzi Vert for “The Way Life Goes,” which came out earlier in the week. “BDAY vibes,” he wrote.
BDAY VIBES A post shared by Nasir Jones (@nas) on Dec 8, 2017 at 7:16pm PST
We’re sure he had more birthday surprises planned for her. Happy belated, Nicki!
You could be forgiven if, due to the relatively warm weather we have been experiencing in the past few months, you have forgotten that winter is on its way.
Snap out of it.
On Monday, expect some light snow in the morning, with a steady temperature of a balmy –10 C in Montreal. No big deal.
But there's a storm system developing over the Great Lakes, and it will reach southwestern Quebec on Tuesday.
It will bring 10 to 15 centimetres of snow to the Montreal area between Tuesday morning and Wednesday morning, and more than 15 centimetres of snow to the Quebec City area.
The snowfall "is expected to cause significant issues," according to Environment Canada. And to top it all off, the winds following the storm system may cause blowing snow conditions on Wednesday.
It won't be particularly warm this week either, with temperatures not expected to climb higher than –5 C. And that will be tomorrow, the day with all the snow.
Say goodbye to fall 2017, everyone. It's (unofficially) gone.
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WILKES-BARRE — The Luzerne County Transportation Authority will hold a public transit rider’s forum at 2 p.m., Oct. 17, at the Wilkes-Barre Family YMCA, 40 W. Northampton St., Wilkes-Barre.
Transit riders are encouraged to attend and voice their opinions on public transit in Luzerne County.
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International Business Machines and Ericsson have announced a research breakthrough that could accelerate the launch of the 5G communications networks and support new mobile enterprise and user experiences enabled by high data rates, including the Internet of Things (IoT), connected vehicles and immersive virtual reality. According to the companies, they have created a compact silicon-based […]
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From Monday, April 24, the 125 Bus Route beween Eastbourne and Lewes is being revised and operated by Seaford and District Buses instead of Compass.
Only one of these each way go via the Rodmell Estate and Selmeston Road and none go via Polegate High Street, creating difficulty for users on this route
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White Lake, MICHIGAN (WXYZ) - When children work together, they can accomplish amazing things.
At the St Patrick Catholic School in White Lake this week they started collecting non-perishable food this week. Their goal was to help those who the Open Door Outreach Center in Waterford helps to avoid hunger.
The school has about 465 students in grades K-8. They set a goal. They wanted to collect 10,000 items. They didn’t just accomplish that goal. Together they collected 18,742 canned goods, non-perishable food items, diapers and wipes. The community then brought in an additional 2,000 items.
The company Professional Movers volunteered to deliver the items. It took two trips with a large moving truck to get the job done.
SYDNEY (AP) — Paul Gray, lead singer of the 1980s Australian pop band Wa Wa Nee, has died of cancer, his brother said on Wednesday. He was 54 years old.
He musician died on Tuesday of multiple myeloma, his brother and fellow band member Mark Gray said in a statement.
“It is with deep sorrow and a heavy heart that we announce that Paul Gray passed away peacefully,” Mark Gray said.
“We would like to thank all the doctors, hospital staff, relatives, friends and fans for the overwhelming support given to Paul and our family while he heroically battled multiple myeloma,” he added.
Wa Wa Nee formed in the early 1980s and had an Australian hit with their single, “Stimulation,” in 1986.
The band later charted in the United States with the song “Sugar Free.”
The band’s broke up in 1989, but re-formed in recent years to perform at 1980s revival concerts and to support British group The Human League on their Australian tour last year.
Addendum to City Commission Meeting Agenda, Tuesday, August 15, 2017, at 9:00 a.m. in the City Commission Room of the City Hall, 200 E. 4th Street, Sweetwater.
1. Call to order.
2. Invocation.
3. Pledge of allegiance.
4. Action Items
A. City Commission to consider, discuss and act upon proposals received August 11, 2017 on Group Health, Dental and Life Insurance Employee Benefits FY 2017-2018.
B. City Commission to discuss and consider oil and gas lease in all of Section 81 save and except 26.69 acres in the NE/4, and 106.83 acres located in the NE/4 of Section 76 both in Block 23, T&P Ry. Co. Survey, Nolan County, Texas...To read more, please see our print or online edition.
A death investigation is underway after police say hikers found some bones on a hiking trail in southwest Portland.
Officers responded to the 8400 block of Southwest Macadam Avenue just after 2:45 p.m. Sunday.
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SAN ANTONIO - A man was shot and killed early Saturday morning after San Antonio police say a domestic dispute turned violent.
According to police, a man and a woman were arguing in the 8300 block of Exbourne Street.
Police said the woman tried to leave and at some point the man dragged her by the hair. The woman's uncle attempted to intervene when the man reportedly attacked him, police said. The uncle pulled out a gun and shot the man multiple times, police said. The man was pronounced dead on the scene.
Police said they plan to treat this case as self-defense. So far, no charges are being filed against the uncle. Police are reviewing home security footage as part of the investigation.
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The new season of The Bachelorette is here! And as we watch Becca's journey to the Final Rose, Season 13 alum Matt Munson is here to recap each episode with Gina J!
Right off the bat we noticed that the guys are young this season! There's only a couple guys over 30!
There's that model who couldn't stop talking about his looks... that got annoying!
And of course fan favorite, Colton! He's the former NFL player who was inujured and now runs a Cystic Fibrosis charity. He claims he's still a virgin, which we don't buy... (Men telling lies?!? Really? You don't say!! LOL!)
Then there's the stuntman with the beautiful hair -- and fans are joking that he looks like Alex from last year!
Gina couldn't resist and checked out Reality Steve's spoilers. (But maybe he's wrong!) She won't spoil it (and we aren't posting it here), but some photos surfaced on the internet last week of the proposal and it's not hard to figure out who it is...
Join Matt and Gina again next week for another Bachelorette recap!
Several other brokerages also recently commented on ANGI. Cowen and Company reaffirmed a "market perform" rating and set a $6.50 price objective on shares of Angie's List in a research note on Tuesday, January 17th.
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Apple appears to have caught up with iPhone X demand, and most models now ship from the company's site in just a few days.
MacRumors first noted the change in supply.
In the United States, almost all models of the white and black iPhone X can be ordered today for delivery between December 13 and December 15, just 2-5 days from now. This is an improvement since launch, when the iPhone X order page typically said it would ship within a couple of weeks.
The exception appears to be the T-Mobile 128GB and 256GB models, both in black and white, which will be delivered by Dec. 19 according to Apple's website. That's still an improvement and means most orders placed now should arrive before Christmas.
That should alleviate early concerns Apple wouldn't be able to meet demand during the holiday season.
Minnis Government kills local paint manufacturers’ business in single decision!
Nassau, Bahamas – We now know why paint has no duty on it anymore in this budget of the FNM and we believe it is designed for the benefit of one man who is also a member of the Cabinet.
Bahamas Press has made deep discovery inside the business of the sale of paint and supplies and discovered Brent Symonette and his relatives stand at the centre to benefit from that decision.
In the 2017/18 Budget the Minnis-led Government agreed to remove all taxes on the import of paint into the country. This single decision has delivered a major blow to local paint manufacturers and has rendered their businesses dead dead dead!
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Dallin Maybee Chief Operating Officer at SWAIA and Kenneth Johnson, Indian Market Artist, joined New Mexico Living to invite us to the market and to show us some of the jewelry available.
The Santa Fe Indian Market is the largest and most prestigious juried Native arts show in the world. Kenneth Johnson, a contemporary jewelry designer and metalsmith working in copper, silver, gold, platinum and palladium. The event is on August 19 and 20.
For more information, visit their website.
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The Brooks Cybernic Treatment Center is the first rehabilitation center in the US to utilize HAL (Hybrid Assisted Limb) technology.
HAL uses the remaining electrical impulses from the brain to the limbs in injured patients to help stimulate movement.
Learn more about HAL and the Brooks Cybernic Treatment Center here.
St. George • A Cedar City man accused of sexually assaulting an unconscious woman has pleaded guilty.
The Spectrum reports (http://bit.ly/2lOZJQu ) that 28-year-old Leonel Morales on Tuesday pleaded guilty to attempted rape as part of a plea agreement. He was initially charged with first-degree felony rape and forcible sexual abuse.
Morales is accused of assaulting a sleeping woman during a party at a Cedar City residence in October.
Sentencing has been scheduled for March 28.
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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Marco Estrada thanks first responders who helped during Monday's deadly van rampage, before the team's baseball game against the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday, April 24, 2018, in Toronto. The Canadian Press via AP Fred Thornhill
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PUMPKIN MOVIE (Sophy Romvari, Canada). 10 minutes. Rating: NNNN
Screening in the Silence Breakers shorts program, Sophy Romvari’s experimental work presents itself as a Skype conversation between the filmmaker in her Toronto apartment and her friend Leah Collins Lipsett in Halifax, who idly trade stories of everyday misogyny while they each carve a Halloween pumpkin.
All the stories are true, taken from their lives and the lives of friends. And in just 10 minutes, Pumpkin Movie conveys a weary sense of just how exhausting it is for young women to live in a society that seems designed to remind them of their vulnerability and relative status. The fact that these two women are having this conversation while wielding large knives is its own mordant commentary.
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Nix caught two passes for five yards in the Steelers' overtime win against the Browns on Sunday.
Targeted twice, Nix had his first receptions this season, matching his 2015 total. He still has no rushing attempts in his two NFL seasons, a trend that should continue when Pittsburgh hosts Miami in the Wild Card round.
CONCORD, Calif. (AP) — Authorities say a major fire ripped through an apartment building under construction in Northern California, injuring two people and forcing the evacuation of 250 people from a neighboring building.
The San Francisco Chronicle reports the blaze was under control Monday but still burning five hours after it started in the empty building in Concord.
Concord Fire Marshal Robert Marshall says the building is considered a total loss and that the damage is estimated at $55 million.
He says an adjacent apartment building was evacuated due to heavy smoke and that two people were treated for smoke inhalation and taken to the hospital.
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Gunshots in a fight over flirting with the victim's girlfriend on the Fourth of July led to the arrest of a Lehigh teen last Friday.
More than a month ago on July 5 at midnight, police arrived to a "shots fired" call at a house party in the 2300 block of SW 40th Terrace.
That's where they found the victim who said before they got there, he confronted 18-year-old Cedrick Thompson for flirting with his girlfriend. That's when Thompson and his friends began beating him up. The victim then said Thompson pointed a gun at him and threatened to shoot, according to the report.
Police said other anonymous tips came in claiming they also saw the bullets flying into the air that night.
Officers then found Thompson as a suspect and arrested him on Friday, August 11.
They also checked his home and found the gun used in the crime.
He's charged with two counts of aggravated assault, battery, and firing a weapon in public.
The second phase of the Laos-Thailand railway, which will extend the line from the suburbs of Vientiane to its centre, is set to resume after the project was suspended in 2011. The 7.5km line will link the track from the outlying Thanalaeng railway station in Hadxaifong district to the inner city, a government official in charge of the project said yesterday.
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ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan has signed measures aimed at stopping gun violence.
Hogan signed a bill into law on Tuesday to enable families and law enforcement to ask courts for an order to temporarily restrict a person’s access to firearms, if they are found to be a risk to themselves or others.
He also signed a measure to ban bump stocks, which can increase a semi-automatic rifle’s firing rate. And Hogan signed a measure to require convicted domestic abusers to surrender their guns.
The Republican governor says they are “commonsense bipartisan measures that will keep guns out of the hands of the mentally ill and those with criminal backgrounds.”
He also signed legislation for tougher sentences for repeat violent offenders and people who commit crimes with a gun.
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Marnie Simpson, Nicola McLean and Gemma Collins all entered the Borehamwood Bungalow expecting first class treatment from the housemates.
But, it seems they will also get to witness an explosive showdown between Lotan Carter and Hannah Agboola.
In a preview clip from tonight's episode, Hannah can be seen screaming at her fellow housemate insisting that he leave her alone.
"Don't f**king p**s me off," she shouted at him, while sitting down for lunch.
A prominent member of the presidential council of Libya's U.N.-backed government in Tripoli has resigned.
Musa al-Koni's resignation at a televised press conference Monday was the first such move by one of the nine members of the council, formed in early 2016.
Al-Koni, a deputy Prime Minister from southern Libya, cited the body's failure to assert authority over state institutions or provide services to citizens as a reason for his resignation.
The U.N.-brokered body was created as an attempt to establish a unity government to end the chaos that has plagued Libya since the ouster and killing of longtime strongman Moammar Gadhafi in a 2011 uprising. Instead, Libya remains divided between east and west, with no effective government and rival factions and militias.
EDINBURGH, March 19 (Reuters) - Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson said on Monday she would not support a Brexit deal which failed to deliver full control over fish stocks and vessel access.
“That we now have to wait until 2020 to assume full control is an undoubted disappointment,” said Davidson, who leads British Prime Minister Theresa May’s party in Scotland. “Having spoken to fishing leaders today, I know they are deeply frustrated with this outcome.
“I should make it clear today that I will not support a deal as we leave the EU which, over the long-term, fails to deliver that full control over fish stocks and vessel access,” she said. (Reporting by Elisabeth O’Leary in Edinburgh; writing by Guy Faulconbridge; editing by Michael Holden)
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan has kicked off a day of celebrations marking the country’s 70 years of statehood and independence.
The festivities began on Monday with gun salutes in the capital of Islamabad and in each of the four provincial capitals.
In Islamabad, President Mamnoon Hussain hoisted the national flag at a ceremony attended by Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and visiting Chinese Vice Premier Wang Yang.
Later, Hussain will hand out medals to noteworthy citizens.
Pakistan gained independence when the departing British left India and split the subcontinent in 1947, sparking one of the most violent upheavals of the 20th century.
For the Pakistanis, the anniversary comes amid political turmoil that has characterized successive civilian governments of the country, which has been dominated by military rule through much of its history.
TOKYO (AP) — Charles Jenkins, a U.S Army deserter to North Korea who married a Japanese abductee and lived in Japan after their release, has died. He was 77.
A group representing families of Japanese abductees to North Korea said Tuesday that Jenkins died the day before.
Jenkins, of Rich Square, North Carolina, was found collapsed outside his home in Sado, northern Japan, rushed to a hospital and later pronounced dead. The cause of death wasn’t released.
Jenkins disappeared in January 1965 while patrolling along the Demilitarized Zone dividing North and South Korea. He came to Japan in 2004 to be with his wife Hitomi Soga, who was kidnapped to North Korea in 1978 but allowed to visit home in 2002 and stayed. The two met in North Korea and had two daughters.
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Kaizer Chiefs are believed to have upped the ante in their chase for out-of-favour Maritzburg United midfielder Philani Zulu.
The 24-year-old was frozen out at the Team of Choice after refusing to sign a new deal in September last year.
Ironically, his last appearance for the club came against Amakhosi, who have already confirmed that they will be reinforcing their squad ahead of the upcoming campaign.
Media reports suggest that Zulu has agreed terms with the Soweto giants to link up with his former coach at Maritzburg, Steve Komphela on a free transfer.
Earlier this year, Zulu turned down the opportunity to join Polokwane City after they made a formal offer for his services.
Should the utility player finally put pen to paper, he will compete with the likes of George Lebese and Edmore Chirambadare for a place in Komphela's starting line-up.
Orlando Pirates, Bidvest Wits and Platinum Stars were also among the PSL clubs interested in Zulu, but it looks like Amakhosi have won the race for his signature.
Overlooking both Bent Tree and Preston Trails fairways the home has 7,180 total square feet per appraiser. 2,775 square feet at golf course level feature: guest suite of two bedrooms and den, plus exercise room, workroom and dine-in brick, barrel vaulted, wine cellar complete with serving bar, sink, wine fridge, cabinetry for display and storage. Main street level has fabulous master, his and hers separate baths, huge closets, plus two bedrooms, rich paneled office. Living room and dining room perfect for entertaining, main den off cook’s kitchen. Relaxing pool, covered patio, interior courtyard as well as the panoramic views create a sense of peace and quiet not often found inside the city of Dallas. Truly unique. Three-car garage plus four parking spaces.
Democrat Mackler announces bid for Tennessee US Senate seat
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Nashville attorney and former Army helicopter pilot James Mackler says he is running for the Democratic nomination to represent Tennessee in the U.S. Senate.
Mackler announced Monday that he wants to challenge incumbent Republican Sen. Bob Corker in next year’s general election.
Forty-four-year-old Mackler suspended his legal career in response to the 9-11 attacks, joining the Army in 2001. He spent three years as a Black Hawk pilot in the 101st Airborne Division that included a deployment to Iraq and an Air Medal for “bold and audacious piloting.”
He later transferred the Judge Advocate General Corps. Mackler left active duty in 2011, but continues to serve in the Tennessee Air National Guard.
Republicans have held both of Tennessee’s seats in the Senate since 1994.
Both Android and iOS feature very useful tools that allow you to quickly locate your smartphone if it gets lost or stolen.
Even if you are unable to recover the phone, you can still remotely lock it and wipe all your data.
The first step is to make sure that your device can be located.
In Android, go into Google Settings, then Security, and activate the option "Remotely locate this device", if it is not already turned on. Then you only have to connect to android.com/find with any Internet browser, whether on a computer or mobile device, to access real-time information on the location of your smartphone.
Other options allow you to have the phone ring to alert you of its location, or remotely lock it and erase all your information.
Some brands offer their own solutions, like Samsung with its "Find my mobile" function, which allows you to synchronise your smartphone with your Samsung account, and activate remote control and tracking.
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is due to address the press ahead of Thursday's Europa League clash with St Etienne.
The United boss has taken the competition seriously so far and is likely to field a strong side as he looks to extend United's good run of form.
Anthony Martial is back in the starting line-up, and Henrikh Mkhitaryan has been a key figure in recent games.
Another player who is likely to start is Paul Pogba, who will be facing his brother Florentin.
Ahead of the summer transfer window, Antoine Griezmann continues to be the main name hitting the headlines. The Frenchman has spoken out about what the future holds for him after the end of this season.
He remains United's top target, although they are also being linked with a series of defensive recruits.
Stick with us all day for all the news and transfer rumours from Old Trafford.
Authorities in Massachusetts are investigating after four people in Chelsea suffered fatal overdoses over two days.
Chelsea Police Chief Brian Kyes said Sunday the overdoses had occurred since Friday. Three happened in the city within 24 hours.
Kyes said it appears that there may be a deadly batch of heroin in the area. He said it's possible that the drugs used may have been laced with the synthetic opioid fentanyl.
In a community alert, the department said police are actively seeking to find the source through chemical analysis.
"The police are here to assist anyone who wishes to seek help without consequences or judgment," the department added.
Massachusetts State Police and local police are investigating.
With reporting by the WBUR Newsroom
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DAVENPORT, Iowa - The Public House in Davenport was filled with Iowa Hawkeye fans.
"Look at this, all Iowa fans, nothing better," said Eric Johnson, Hawkeye fan.
The game was on every screen, as the fans watched the Iowa Hawkeyes take on the Florida Gators in the Outback Bowl.
"I can't wait, after the Rose Bowl loss last year, I just can't wait to get back on track and hopefully winning a bowl game because it's been so long," said Austin Chesney, Owner, Public House.
The fans were hopeful that the Hawkeyes would win.
"Of course, of course, they're weak, they ain't got nothing on us," said Johnson.
For the owner of the Public House, having all of the fans there, was a dream come true.
"To see everyone here, enjoying it just as much as I do because of how big of a fan that I am, of the Hawkeyes, I'm living the dream," said Chesney.
Win or lose the fans said they'll always be rooting for the black and gold.
The Iowa Hawkeyes lost to the Florida Gators 30 to 3.
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UPDATE 1-Credit Agricole seeks to reassure over French retail bank unit after writedown
PARIS, Feb 15 Credit Agricole, France's biggest retail bank, beat forecasts with a smaller than expected earnings drop in the fourth quarter after it booked a writedown on the value of its French retail unit, blaming a low interest rate environment.
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The Eagles are in. Will the Panthers, Jaguars and/or Chargers join them?
All four of those teams finished in last place in 2016. If all four win their divisions this season, it would set a record for the most worst-to-first teams in NFL history.
In both 2005 and 2006, three teams went from worst-to-first. The Bears, Giants and Bucs accomplished it in 2005 and the Ravens, Saints and Eagles did it the following year.
After winning the NFC East, the Eagles ensure at least one 2016 cellar-dweller makes the postseason. In 14 of the past 15 seasons, at least one team won its division the season after finishing in last place.
Another streak seems certain to continue this season, too. In each season since the 12-team playoff format was instituted in 1990, at least four teams have qualified for the playoffs after missing the playoffs the previous season.
MIAMI — A person familiar with the deal says the Miami Dolphins have signed undrafted free agent receiver Trey Griffey, the son of Hall of Fame baseball player Ken Griffey Jr.
The person confirmed the agreement to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Monday because the Dolphins had not announced the signing or contract terms.
Griffey had 79 catches for 1,241 yards and six touchdowns in four seasons at Arizona. A center fielder in baseball, he was drafted in the 24th round of the 2016 draft by the Seattle Mariners but opted to stay with football.
The Indianapolis Colts signed Griffey after the April draft, but he was waived-injured in June.
At least five Dolphins receivers — none of them starters — have been slowed by injuries during training camp.
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TOKYO, March 29 Toshiba Corp's CEO said on Wednesday that offers received so far for a stake in its NAND flash memory business are high enough for the Japanese company to avoid falling into negative shareholder equity.
"We expect the chip unit valuation will be at least 2 trillion yen ($18 billion), Satoshi Tsunakawa said at a news briefing in Tokyo after the company's U.S. Westinghouse nuclear unit filed for Chapter 11 protection from creditors.
Tsunakawa will seek approval for the sale of more than half the business at a gathering of shareholders in Tokyo on Thursday. ($1 = 110.9600 yen) (Reporting by Makiko Yamazaki; Writing by Tim Kelly; Editing by Edwina Gibbs)
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× St. Louis group for women entrepreneurs expands to six cities
ST. LOUIS (AP) – A St. Louis organization that supports women-led startup companies is expanding to six new cities.
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that Brazen Global announced Tuesday that it’s creating branches in Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Philadelphia and Fort Worth, Texas. The organization has hired acting directors in each new market.
Brazen was founded in 2014 by Jennifer Ehlen, who noticed that St. Louis ranked near the bottom of an American Express study on cities that support women entrepreneurs. Brazen has assisted more than 1,000 women entrepreneurs in St. Louis since forming.
The organization provides resources, sponsors support groups and hosts networking events for female business owners.
Ehlen says the group hopes to help women entrepreneurs realize their growth aspirations.
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Paula Lewis presides Monday over her first meeting as chairman of the Oklahoma City School Board. [Photo by Nate Billings, The Oklahoman] On a night when three people began new four-year terms on the Oklahoma City School Board, much of the focus centered on improving academic outcomes for minority students.
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US actress Cynthia Nixon attends "The People's State of the Union" event in New York City on Jan. 29, 2018. Nixon has announced her candidacy to challenge Democratic New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo in the party primaries. EFE-EPA/ Alba Vigaray
Photo showing US actress Cynthia Nixon attending the Tony Awards on June 11, 2017. Nixon has announced her candidacy to challenge Democratic New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo in the party primaries. EFE-EPA/ Jason Szenes
Actress Cynthia Nixon, who became famous for her role in the popular series "Sex and the City," will move from acting and activism into the political sphere in New York, announcing a campaign to challenge Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who is seeking his third term, in the party primaries in September.
"I love New York, and today I'm announcing my candidacy for governor. Join us," Nixon said on her Twitter account on Monday after speaking in the media about the idea for months.
Andeavor has received sufficient commitments from third party shippers to warrant the construction of the Conan Crude Oil Gathering Pipeline system in the Delaware Basin, the company stated in a press release.
As previously announced, the Conan Crude Oil Gathering Pipeline system will be approximately 130 miles in length and transport crude oil from origins in Lea County, New Mexico and Loving County, Texas to a terminal to be constructed in Loving County, Texas, where the gathering system interconnects with long-haul pipeline carriers.
The first phase of the Conan Crude Oil Gathering Pipeline system will provide capacity of approximately 250,000 barrels per day. Future phases of the system may expand capacity up to 500,000 barrels per day.
The system is under construction and is expected to begin commercial service in mid-2018. The estimated capital investment for the first phase of the gathering system is approximately $225 million of which $75 million is expected to be spent in 2017.
“I just said, ‘Get your hand off my ass before I punch you in the face.’”
“You are black and you are gay,” naysayers told the Tony winner, “and unless you change that, you will not work.”
This episode features conversations centered around the University of New Brunswick’s (UNB) Sexual Assault Climate Survey, the general social conditions in which sexual assaults take place, and sexual assault law.
The show features interviews with:
St. Thomas University Criminology and Criminal Justice professor and feminist scholar, Karla O’Regan; Fredericton Sexual Assault Centre program and volunteer coordinator, Jennifer Gorham and University of New Brunswick Sexual Assault Support Advocate, Maggie Forsythe.
President Muhammadu Buhari has called on the Nigerian army to partner other security agencies in the fight against insurgency. Represented by the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Gabriel Olonisakin, at the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Annual Conference in Ibadan, Buhari also reiterated his government’s determination to fight insurgency in Nigeria.
"I want you to look ahead with the aim of sustaining the nation’s democratic efforts. It is evident that the nation’s armed forces have moved to the next level,” the president said.“The nation appreciates the enormous sacrifices of our gallant officers and pray for the repose of the souls of our soldiers whom we have lost in the course of enthroning sustainable peace in the country.”
He equally called on leaders in the country to key into the change agenda of the government. The week-long conference is an annual forum where senior officers in the army brainstorm on their activities.
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April 6Ambromobiliare SpA:
* Said on Wednesday that Giovanni Natali resigned from the board of directors of Ambromobiliare, where he held the position of CEO
* Decided to propose Giovanni Natali as chairman of 4AIM SICAF SpA at the shareholders' meeting scheduled for April 7
* The candidacy of Giovanni Natali as chairman of 4AIM SICAF to be considered by Ambromobiliare after resignation of Gianluigi Costanzo from the position of chairman on March 15
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Kristen Monroe talks with land specialist Aaron Milliken, a Whitetail Properties team leader, about ways to add value to recreational land. Milliken suggests projects such as timber sales, trails, and plantings.
Hurricane Nate heads toward the Central Gulf of Mexico
The storm will move toward the north today night and then turn north-northeast tomorrow, the hurricane centre predicted. — Reuters picMILWAUKEE, Oct 7 — Hurricane Nate headed toward the central Gulf of Mexico today and was expected to strengthen and make landfall along the US central Gulf Coast later during the day, the National Hurricane Centre said.
The Category 1 hurricane was about 420 miles (675 km) south-southeast of the mouth of the Mississippi River with maximum sustained winds of 80 mph (130 kmh) early today, the centre said.
The centre of Nate was expected to move across the Gulf of Mexico today and make landfall later in the day, the centre said.
The storm will move toward the north today night and then turn north-northeast tomorrow, the hurricane centre predicted. — Reuters
CHARLOTTE, Mich. (AP)  Judge: 'No way' she'll punish father of three Nassar victims who tried to attack disgraced doctor in Michigan court.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Multnomah Falls’ lower viewing platform has opened to the public for the first time in over six months.
The Oregonian/OregonLive reports the platform opened on Monday.
The viewing platform, which sits at the base of the falls, was closed in September by the Eagle Creek fire.
The blaze swept through the Columbia River Gorge and covered nearly 49,000 acres (77 square miles).
Firefighters protected the 1925 lodge from the flames, and it reopened in November.
Many gorge destinations, including most trails in the burned area. Authorities haven’t set a timeline for when the trail to the falls’ upper viewing platform will reopen.
The upper platform remains intact.
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Homer and the guys try helping Moe cheer up by getting their old bowling team back together again, but they soon face a team of arrogant millionaires.
DUESSELDORF, Germany A man of Islamist background has been detained by German investigators probing blasts against a bus carrying players of Borussia Dortmund football club, the federal public prosecutor's office said on Wednesday.
It said investigators had searched the apartments of two suspects from Germany's Islamist scene and decided to detain one of them.
It did not say where the suspect was detained but added that a decision would be made on whether to seek a judicial arrest warrant against him.
The prosecutor said metal strips had been used in the explosive devices activated in the attack, which injured one player and is being treated as having a "terrorist background".
"The precise motive for the attack is unclear at present," the prosecutor's office said in a statement.
(Reporting by Matthias Inverardi; Writing by Joseph Nasr; Editing by Paul Carrel)
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NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Police Department says it is responding to a report of an explosion near Times Square.
The response is centered in the area of the Port Authority bus terminal.
It’s led to delays along some of the subway lines that pass beneath the bus terminal.
Some passengers have been evacuated as a precaution.
There were no immediate reports of injuries.
Do you ever go solo to shows?
New statistics show that half of young people aged 18-24 go to gigs alone.
The study conducted by DICE found that 65% of youngsters surveyed had been to a music concert by themselves – and a massive 98% wouldn’t mind doing it again. Not only that, but 84% said that the music sounded better while alone.
Among the reasons given for going solo to a show, 38% said that friends were unavailable, 37% had friends with different taste, and 31% said it was because their decision to go to show was spontaneous and last minute.
Of the 500 people who took part in the research, indie music was the most popular genre of music that people went alone to with 41% preferring guitar music, while pop came in at 2% and grime 1%.
Over 30million people attended gigs and festivals in the UK in 2016.
A self-driving car from Uber hit and killed a woman in Tempe, Arizona, on Sunday evening, what is likely the first pedestrian fatality involving a driverless vehicle
Police are appealing for information after a car was damaged on Wednesday, December 6.
The Times understands the incident occurred in the Monkstown area sometime between 10:30pm and 11pm.
Appealing for information, a police spokesperson said: “We are appealing for anyone with information about the damage caused to the car which was parked in the Ards Drive area to come forward.
“We would like to speak with anyone who was in the area at the time and would in particular like to speak to the driver of a silver vehicle which was in the area.
“If you saw suspicious activity between 10:30pm and 11pm, or could provide further information about the silver car seen in the area, please contact us on 101 quoting reference 1143 of December 6 or contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
Some unknown gunmen have abducted a traditional ruler in Kogi, a family source said in Lokoja on Sunday.
The monarch, the Ohi of Ajaokuta, whose name was given Isah Achuja, was returning from Lokoja, the state capital, on Saturday when his vehicle was intercepted on the Lokoja-Ajaokuta road at gunpoint and the ruler taken to an unknown destination.
A member of the royal family, who did not want his name in print, told journalists that an aide to the traditional ruler and his driver narrowly escaped being hit by the bullets of the abductors.
He said the abductors had already contacted the family and demanded a N20 million ransom.
Contacted by the News Agency of Nigeria, the State Police Command's spokesman, Williams Aya, said the incident had not been reported to the command.
He, however, promised that police would swing into action in a bid to rescue the monarch as soon as the details of the abduction were available.
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ROME, April 5 An Italian government measure aimed at defending companies from hostile takeovers will be presented as a government amendment to a broader bill on competition policy, a senator from the ruling Democratic Party said on Wednesday.
The government is expected to put the bill to a confidence vote but not date has yet been set, Salvatore Tomaselli told Reuters.
The measure envisages that, to increase transparency, once investors have increased their stake above certain thresholds, they may be forced to state their final objectives.
The government initiative follows aggressive stakebuilding by French media group Vivendi, which has sharply increased its holding in Italian broadcaster Mediaset.
(Reporting by Massimiliano Di Giorgio, writing by Gavin Jones)
As we all were missing a glimpse of Misha in the first vacation pic of Shahid Kapoor on social media, the latest pic on Udta Punjab actor’s Instagram will surely lighten up your day.
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Under normal circumstances where the economy is doing well, entrepreneurs and industrialists usually keep quiet, shun publicity and quietly enjoy the fruits of their labour. Therefore, the constant alarms, public utterances and anxieties which have appeared in the media from time to time constitute bad omens for the whole country.
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The hard work of two local sheriff's deputies didn't go unnoticed when they were recently honored for their actions in combating impaired driving. Deputy Adam Hylin, 25, and Deputy Charles Wallace, 43, of the San Bernardino County Victorville Sheriff's Station, recently received an award from Mothers Against Drunk Driving for their dedication in taking impaired drivers off city roads.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP)  The University of Missouri is naming a new residence hall after a late journalist who was repeatedly denied admission to the school starting in the 1930s because she was black.
The Board of Curators unanimously voted Thursday to honor Lucile Bluford by bestowing her name on the 279-student dorm at the Columbia campus. The board also voted to name the hall's atrium after Gus Ridgel, the university's first black graduate.
Bluford was denied admission to the university's journalism school 11 times. Five decades after her first application, the university granted her an honorary doctorate degree in humanities in 1989.
Bluford spent decades working at the Kansas City Call newspaper before her death in 2003.
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Ridgel received a master's degree in economics from the school in 1951. The 91-year-old taught, researched and worked as an administrator at the university level. He says the board's decision is "humbling."
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Democrats battling for their party’s nomination for governor spent their final debate focused on policy instead of taking jabs at each other.
Former Alabama Chief Justice Sue Bell Cobb, Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox, former state legislator James Fields, Doug Smith and Chris Countryman and appeared in the Wednesday debate hosted by Alabama Boys State, a civics and leadership program for teens.
The candidates spoke in favor of Medicaid expansion, establishing a state lottery and the need to improve economic opportunities to keep young people from leaving the state.
The debate in front of the teen audience was cordial despite contentious moments in earlier debates between Maddox and Cobb. The two are often considered the front runners in Tuesday’s primary election.
The winner will face the Republican nominee in November.
MADRID — Spain’s maritime rescue service says it has saved 104 migrants trying to make the perilous crossing of the Mediterranean Sea to Europe from North Africa.
The service says its rescue craft Guardamar Concepcion Arenal intercepted two boats carrying 53 and 22 migrants each overnight and early Sunday in the Strait of Gibraltar. The same rescue vessel also took on board another 25 migrants that a Civil Guard patrol craft had picked up at sea.
Another rescue craft, the Salvamar Denebola, later spotted a tiny rubber boat carrying four more migrants that it took to shore.
Tens of thousands of migrants try to reach Europe each year in small smugglers’ boats unfit for the open sea, with thousands dying in the attempt.
Baku. 25 February.REPORT.AZ/ Presentation ceremony of the books "Khojaly genocide: Causes, Consequences and International Recognition" and "Stages of Ethnic Cleansing and Genocide Policy against Azerbaijanis" by Presidential Aide on Socio-Political Affairs, professor Ali Hasanov was held with the organization of the Council on State Support to NGOs under the auspices of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
Report informs, the event was attended by MPs, officials of state agencies, representatives of scientific and educational institutions, diplomatic missions of foreign countries in Azerbaijan.
FORT JACKSON, SC (WSPA) – Two soldiers are dead and six others are hurt after an accident involving a military vehicle and a troop formation, Friday afternoon in South Carolina.
Everyone involved was taken to a hospital off of Fort Jackson.
The identities of the victims have not yet been released, pending notification of the next-of-kin.
“Our hearts and prayers go out to the families of the soldiers we lost today and to the families of the injured, they represent the best of our Nation and we will endeavor to support all those affected through this difficult time” said U.S. Army Training Center and Fort Jackson Commander Maj. Gen. Pete Johnson.
The accident is under investigation.
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With the regular season winding down in high school hoops, battles for division crowns took center stage on Friday night.
YAIAA Boys Division III: Littlestown 53, York Catholic 47. The Bolts and the Irish are now tied for first place in the division with one game to go.
YAIAA Girls Division I: Central York 43, Spring Grove 26. The Panthers sweep the season series against the Rockets, as Central holds on to first place in the division.
Lanc-Leb Boys Division 3: Lancaster Mennonite 66, Northern Lebanon 43. The Blazers clinch second place in the division and a spot in the upcoming league tournament.
The Mid-Columbia is a playground for hikers, bikers and outdoor enthusiasts of all ages. Herald file
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April 28 Sporting Clube de Braga Futebol SAD :
* Said on Thursday it agreed with player Andre Pinto to the early termination of the contractual bond between both parties which was valid until June 30
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Stella Hayes, left, was one of 15 seniors of Wagram who spent Valentine’s Day painting. The Wagram Active Living Center put on the event that had participants getting creative by painting “love” inspired works of art. The Valentine’s Senior Social was for those 55 and older. The program was free.
Delores Bennett channelled her inner artist Tuesday to celebrate Valentine’s Day by painting alongside fellow seniors of Wagram.
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Summer is drawing to a close soon, and it looks the #DriveByDunkChallenge is going along with it.
We saw some great entries — Anthony Davis, John Calipari, Jaylen Brown, Grayson Allen and a bunch of other basketball players/coaches took part, but now, it’s hockey’s turn with the #DriveBySlapshotChallenge.
New York Rangers defensemen Ryan McDonagh and Brady Skjei drove around Minnesota, found random nets in a neighborhood — just like their NBA and college hoops counterparts — and shot some pucks into them:
It’s also worth pointing out that Calgary Flames blueliner Dougie Hamilton did it in Canada last month:
#DriveByDunkChallenge Canadian style 🏒🥅🇨🇦 Let's see what you got @johngaudreau03 @sbennett_93 @matthew_tkachuk @curtislazar95 @ferdaddy79 A post shared by Dougie Hamilton (@dougieham) on Jul 28, 2017 at 7:19am PDT
Good — and silly — way to end the summer, boys.
April 10 Mianyang Fulin Precision Machining Co Ltd:
* Sees net profit for Q1 2017 to increase by 30 percent to 60 percent, or to be 68.7 million yuan to 84.6 million yuan, compared to net profit of the same period in 2016 (52.9 million yuan)
* Comments that financial result consolidation of newly merged company is the main reason for the forecast
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GETTING THE BOUNCE This Man's Pong Move Is So Much Of A Failure It's Nearly A Win
Your only competition is ultimately yourself, and this man takes that very much to heart.
Building dispute leads to mural of crowned mayor on a toilet
NORTH PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A Rhode Island mayor says he's not bothered by an unflattering public mural of him wearing a crown and sitting on a toilet that stems from a long-simmering dispute over a building he has called unsafe.
North Providence Mayor Charles Lombardi has been involved in a dispute with building owner Anthony Farina over the building, described by the mayor as a "health hazard."
Lombardi tells WPRI-TV the painting doesn't bother him but Farina should question how he's representing himself to the community.
Mural artist Paul Morse says he has nothing against the mayor but was hired specifically to paint him on a toilet and wearing a crown.
Farina hasn't responded to a request seeking comment.
Rana Dagubatti will next be seen in The Ghazi Attack, a film based a true event that took place just before the 1971 Indo-Pak war broke out – Pakistani Submarine – PNS Ghazi had set out to destroy the one and only Indian aircraft carrier – INS Vikrant. For the film the actor has to prep hard and would often meet the former Navy officer who regaled him with their tales of those times. Over the course of time, the challenges faced by the officers bothered him big time that led him to write a letter to the President of India. In the letter he requested to him stating that that our armed forces personnel need to be acknowledged as they are the unsung heroes of nation. People must be made aware of their immense contribution towards the safety of the country.
MADISON, Wis. — House Speaker Paul Ryan is planning to hold a town hall meeting Aug. 21, his first open to the public in nearly two years.
The town hall in Racine is being organized by CNN and will be hosted by Jake Tapper. Ryan's office says CNN will be in charge of attendance for the event and is inviting attendees from Ryan's southeastern Wisconsin congressional district.
Republican and Democratic opponents have criticized Ryan for not holding a public town hall since October 2015. Ryan has defended himself by saying he doesn't want opponents from outside his district bussed in to disrupt any such meeting.
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) -- Police in a Phoenix suburb say one of Uber's self-driving vehicles has struck and killed a pedestrian.
Police in the city of Tempe said Monday that the vehicle was in autonomous mode with an operator behind the wheel when the woman walking outside of a crosswalk was hit.
Sgt. Ronald Elcock says in an email that the accident happened overnight but did not say whether it occurred Sunday night or Monday morning.
The woman died of her injuries at a hospital and her name was not made public.
Uber has been testing the self-driving vehicles in Tempe and Phoenix for months.
Uber says on Twitter that it is "fully cooperating" with the investigation and expressed condolences to the family of the victim.
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SEOUL, March 30 North Korea on Thursday said it had reached agreement with Malaysia for the return of the body of a citizen killed in Kuala Lumpur in February and identified by South Korean and U.S. officials as the half-brother of the North's leader.
The body is to be returned to family in North Korea, the official KCNA news agency said, adding that both countries would lift reciprocal bans on travel by citizens and guarantee their safety, letting nine Malaysians now in Pyongyang return home.
The agreement was reached after recent talks between North Korea and Malaysia in the capital, Kuala Lumpur, it added.
North Korea does not acknowledge the dead man is Kim Jong Nam, the half brother of leader Kim Jong Un. Pyongyang continues to refer to him as Kim Chol, the name on the diplomatic passport Kim was carrying when he died. (Reporting by Ju-min Park and Jack Kim; Editing by Clarence Fernandez)
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Hamill Man Pleads Not Guilty In Death Of Former Girlfriend
BURKE, S.D. (AP) – A Hamill man accused of killing his former girlfriend has pleaded not guilty.
The Daily Republic reports that 46-year-old Chance Harruff during a Tuesday hearing pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder, second-degree murder and first-degree manslaughter.
He had initially been charged with second-degree murder in the death of 38-year-old Kristi Olson.
A court filing says Harruff argued with Olson at her residence in Dallas, South Dakota, on June 1. The document says he hit Olson in the chest with a “‘mule’ strength punch,” knocking her to the floor.
The filing says Harruff said he left the residence without knowing whether Olson needed medical help. She was unresponsive when officials arrived June 1, and was pronounced dead after being taken to a hospital.
Defense attorney Clint Sargent declined to comment to The Associated Press.
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Baku. 15 February. REPORT.AZ/ The ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Afghanistan Juma Al Kaabi died of wounds sustained in a bomb attack in Kandahar last month.
Report informs citing WAM, Ministry of Presidential Affairs stated.
Notably, the blast in Kandahar on January 10, killed 11 people and injured 16, as well five Emirati aid workers were also among victims, also, UAE ambassador to Afghanistan got injured.
The explosion took place in Kandahar governor's guesthouse, where a UAE delegation attended with humanitarian mission.
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Come to the St. Jude “An Affair of the Art” Gala and enjoy a fun night with live entertainment and exquisite dining while supporting the St. Jude Children’s Hospital. The event will also hold an auction featuring custom artwork. To purchase tickets or for more information, email Erica.Thompson@st.jude.org. 11011 W. Charleston Boulevard, 702-341-2903; stjude.org
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Participants of the Popular Ponzi money doubling scheme, Mavrodi Mondial Moneybox (MMM) has assured participants that their accounts will be unfrozen on January 14.
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LAWRENCE, Kan. (KSHB) – The University of Kansas is designating part of one of its residence halls for Gender Inclusive Housing.
“Gender Inclusive Housing is specifically for transgender, nonconforming and queer students where they don’t fit into the traditional box of what we think of as higher education residential living,” says Vanessa Delgado, coordinator for the Center for Sexuality and Gender Diversity.
It’s an initiative more than 200 universities and colleges have done.
“KU is, it’s on the university to make that initiative and just that we think that it’s important, speaks volume,” Delgado says.
Bassem Youssef was a heart surgeon in Cairo who harbored a love for Jon Stewart and The Daily Show and who dreamed of becoming a comedian. In the years following the Arab Spring he made that unlikely leap -- first with a YouTube show, and eventually with a live political satire show that drew more than 30 million viewers every week. The new documentary Tickling Giants -- directed by Sara Taksler, herself a Daily Show producer -- follows Youssef’s journey to stardom and ends with him fleeing the country for the United States after the military-backed government forced his show off the air in 2014.
Photo: Egyptian political satirist Bassem Youssef, featured in the new documentary Tickling Giants
Any efforts to change the way Virginia handles legislative redistricting are now dead for the year. Supporters of change say it’s needed to create a fairer electoral process. But House Republican leaders say the current process is already fair. WLNI’s Evan Jones has more.
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ITHACA, N.Y. — Matt Morgan scored 17 of his 28 points in the final 8 1/2 minutes and Joel Davis hit two free throws with 25 seconds left to help Cornell beat Dartmouth 86-85 on Friday night.
Davis finished with 16 points. Stone Gettings had 20 points, five rebounds and five assists, while Steven Julian added nine points and 10 rebounds for Cornell (8-10, 2-3 Ivy League).
Taylor Johnson made two free throws to give Dartmouth an 84-79 lead with a minute left. Morgan hit a jumper and, after Will Emery made 1 of 2 free throws on the other end, added a 3-pointer that pulled Cornell within one with 33 seconds to go. Davis made a steal, was fouled and hit two free throws eight seconds later to put the Big Red up 86-85. Johnson missed a jumper with four seconds to go and Cornell's Terrance McBride grabbed the rebound to seal it.
Johnson led Dartmouth (4-14, 0-5) with 25 points, Miles Wright scored 18 and Ian Sistare had a career-high 15 points. Wright now has 1,006 career points.
In a car accident that occurred between the Silwan neighborhood and Ras al-Amud, a private vehicle veered for an unknown reason and hit a pole.
A mother and her daughter were evacuated from the vehicle in a light condition.
During the police's handling of the road accident, the closure of the road and the rescue of the wounded, Arabs threw stones at the policemen.
Police and Border Police conducted searches, during which two suspects were arrested.
A little girl has died after her mother restrained her to her bed and duct taped her mouth shut.
Cynthia Estrada-Lopez of Lexington, South Carolina, is charged with homicide by child abuse over the death of her four-year-old daughter.
Police say the 24-year-old had restrained her daughter in the child's bed, taped her mouth and then simply abandoned her on July 31.
Cynthia Estrada-Lopez of Lexington, South Carolina, is charged with homicide by child abuse over the death of her four-year-old daughter
When she returned later, she found the girl unresponsive.
Paramedics arrived and the little girl was rushed to hospital where she was pronounced dead a short while later.
A cause of death has not yet been confirmed and the investigation is ongoing.
Estrada-Lopez was arrested and remains in the Lexington County jail after she was denied bond, the Houston Chronicle reported.
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LOS ANGELES — One person was fatally shot at the scene of a house fire early Tuesday and a suspect was arrested after holing himself up for two hours inside the burned home south of downtown Los Angeles, authorities said.
Firefighters heard gunshots after quickly knocking down the flames in the two-story structure shortly around 4:30 a.m. in the Harbor Gateway neighbourhood, Fire Department officials said.
Police and sheriff’s deputies set up a perimeter and evacuated nearby homes during a standoff with the suspect.
Police Officer Chris No confirmed one fatality in the shooting but didn’t know whether the victim was a man or woman.
The suspect appeared to have suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound and was taken into custody shortly before 7 a.m., officials said.
There were no reports of injuries to firefighters or police officers.
Four adults and a child were displaced by the blaze, and the American Red Cross was sent to assist them, according to fire officials.
A man has been arrested after a security scare that put Crown Casino into lockdown.
A 15-year-old boy in the Denver area has been charged with killing a 10-year-old girl and could be tried as an adult.
A group of middle school students is making a difference in Albany by helping fight the blight in town.
Students from Sherwood Christian Academy were out on Bonny View Avenue Friday, preparing a church for a new paint job.
The students cleaned tables at the city park, picked up litter around the area and pressure washed the exterior of the church.
Keep Albany Dougherty Beautiful Executive Director Judy Bowles said the school called her up saying the kids were eager to have a day of service.
"It's really a blessing for them to let us have an opportunity to come and help others," said 8th grade student Johan Ruiz. "When we came, it wasn't really looking nice."
And 8th grade student Phillip Shayeb said, "It looked all run down and mossy. So we're here just to clean it and fix it up."
Another group of high school students will paint the church next Friday.
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RALEIGH, N.C. — The world’s largest pork producer is putting its best case before jurors to debunk claims its waste emits stenches so foul and attracts so many flies that life for rural neighbours is miserable.
Smithfield Foods’ lawyers hand-picked the two plaintiffs and the neighbouring 4,700-hog operation in the second in a series of nuisance lawsuits that opened Wednesday.
Plaintiffs’ lawyers picked the first case and won a nearly $51 million jury verdict last month. That was cut to about $3 million because a state law limits punishment for corporate misdeeds.
Neighbours say for decades they’ve put up with livestock sewage sprayed over crops that also drifts and coats their homes and cars.
Smithfield Foods lawyers say jurors should forget the company’s size and focus on how one grower treats his neighbours.
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Maese (shoulder) will miss the entire 2018 season, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Maese underwent surgery to address a shoulder impingement that bothered him throughout 2017. While he was originally hoping to return early this season, it turns out he'll be sidelined for the entirety of 2018 recovering from the procedure. It's a tough blow for the 21-year-old, who was a third-round pick back in 2015. Maese will now focus on getting healthy for the 2019 campaign.
Ghana coach Avram Grant has decided against bringing back experienced midfielder Kevin Prince Boateng and Sulley Muntari to his team that will be play in the Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon.
There were heavy calls for the inclusion of the duo who have not played for Ghana in the last two years after disciplinary actions were taken against them.
Both players were bundled out of the World Cup to be staged in Brazil in 2014 though Muntari has apologized for his actions.
Boateng who now plays for Las Palmas has stated his desire to return though he is yet to apologize.
At this stage Avram Grant has named a provisional 26-man squad on Monday without the two.
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A 51-year old New Zealand man has been found dead in his Bangkok apartment, police say.
A note left at the two-storey townhouse in Bangkok's Sai Mai district said the man faced a "medical problem".
Captain Methasit Pattanakittipong, deputy inspector of Sai Mai Police Station said there were no sign of foul play.
The man's wife, who was not present at the time of the incident, had called on neighbours to check on her husband. They found the body on Monday.
New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs Consular Officials said they were investigating the tragedy to provide details to family members in New Zealand.
The report of the New Zealand man's death comes after a 32-year-old Australian man plunged to his death from a fourth floor escalator at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport in late March.
The man, who also held dual Irish passport, was rushed to hospital but was pronounced dead 90 minutes after the incident.
It’s Week 7 of the high school football season as well as the Pigskin Picker season and Mac Cordell is starting to widen the gap from the rest of the pack. Cordell turned in a 12-1 effort last week to give himself a 51-13 record on the season. Tim Miller is the only other picker within striking distance with a 47-17 record.
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Former soccer players (L-R) Ronaldo Nazario, of Brazil; Lindsay Tarpley, of the US; and Jorge Ramos, of Mexico, pose during the press conference held after the announcement of FIFA's The Best award in Moscow, Russia, on July 4, 2018. EPA-EFE/LavandeIra jr
Former soccer players (L-R) Ronaldo Nazario, of Brazil; Lindsay Tarpley, of the US; Jorge Ramos, of Mexico; and Lothar Matthaus, of Germany, pose during the announcement of the FIFA's The Best award in Moscow, Russia, on July 4, 2018. EPA-EFE/LavandeIra jr
FIFA's The Best Football Awards revealed on Wednesday the list of retired soccer legends who are to serve as judges, which included Brazil's Ronaldo Nazario and Kaka, Spain's Iker Casillas, England's Frank Lampard and Germany's Lothar Matthaus.
The categories for the award are for the best men's and women's players and coaches for the 2017/2018 season, the Puskas award for best goal, best goalkeeper and best fan.
Kaia Gerber may only be 15 years old, but she's already taking the fashion world by storm. The gorgeous daughter of Cindy Crawford has already booked major shoots: she slayed in Teen Vogue last September and oozed coolness in Interview Magazine the following month. Even Kendall Jenner sees her as competition. And off the pages of the magazines, Kaia has been dominating red carpets and city streets alike with her killer style.
She's a mix master, pairing badass leather boots with feminine dresses and smashing patterns for a one-of-a-kind look. We've gathered Kaia's most striking fashion moments of the past couple of years to get you fawning right along with us. Read on and take notes.
Tractor-trailers emerged as a popular smuggling method in the early 1990s amid a surge in U.S. border enforcement in San Diego and El Paso, Texas, which were then the busiest corridors for illegal crossings. Before that, people paid small fees to mom-and-pop operators to get them across a largely unguarded border. As crossing became exponentially more difficult after the 2001 terror strikes in the U.S., migrants were led through more dangerous terrain and paid thousands of dollars more.
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Show Me The Beef Cattle Drive kicks off Thursday, May 31 (Source: KFDA)
Show Me The Beef Cattle Drive kicks off Thursday, May 31 (Source: KFDA)
The "Show Me the Beef" cattle drive kicks off Thursday evening.
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The drive starts at 11th and South Polk at 6:00 p.m.
This year's drive also celebrates the grand opening of two restaurants on Polk Street - Six Carr Pub and Brewery and the new Crush Amarillo location.
"Center City's portion of it is that we co-sponsor the Convention and Visitor Council, we co-sponsor a photo contest, and we will have great pictures of historic longhorn cattle coming down our Polk Street in a nostalgic cattle drive," said Center City's Beth Duke.
The winner of the photo contest will receive $500.
Center City will announce the winner at the first High-Noon on the Square next week.
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March 30 Manitex Capital Inc:
* Manitex Capital Inc Restates previously reported 2016 quarterly financial results
* It has filed a restatement of its previously reported financial results for 2016 quarters
* Revised its revenue recognition accounting policy pertaining to a distribution contract that was effective January 1, 2016
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* FieldPoint Petroleum reports results for second quarter 2017
* Q2 revenue $899,700 versus $780,600
* FieldPoint Petroleum Corp qtrly ‍net income per share, basic, increased to $0.16 from a net loss of $0.07
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Jackrabbits Excited For Shot At Defending National Champions
SDSU Heads To FCS Semifinals
BROOKINGS, S.D. — The South Dakota State football team is two wins away from a national championship after their impressive performance on Saturday in the FCS Quarterfinals. The Jackrabbits throttled New Hampshire from start to finish last Saturday, winning their first ever quarterfinal game 56-14.
SDSU now heads to the FCS Semifinals against defending national champion James Madison, a team currently riding a 25 game win streak.
The Jacks aren’t lacking for confidence either after winning seven straight.
Kickoff for Saturday’s semifinal is scheduled for 3:30 PM with ESPN U televising the game nationally. The winner of this game will face the winner of the other semifinal between Sam Houston State and North Dakota State which will be played on Friday.
Willie Nelson cuts show short, cites Utah's high altitude
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SALT LAKE CITY -- Willie Nelson is blaming Utah's high altitude for forcing him to cut a performance near Salt Lake City short.
Nelson ended his show early at the USANA Amphitheatre in suburban West Valley City on Sunday night.
He later apologized in a statement posted to his Twitter and Facebook accounts. The 84-year-old country music legend explained: "The altitude got to me. I am feeling better now and headed for lower ground."
Nelson's publicist didn't immediately respond to a request for further comment Monday.
Nelson was forced to cancel several concerts earlier this year because of what his publicist said was a bad cold.
ATLANTA (AP) — The New York Mets have lost another pitcher.
Steven Matz exited Tuesday night's game against the Braves after just three innings with an apparent problem on his left hand.
Leading 4-0, Matz went out to the mound to warm up for the bottom of the fourth. But he suddenly stopped throwing and looked at his hand , prompting manager Mickey Callaway and a trainer to pop out of the dugout. After being examined, Matz walked slowly off the field and was replaced by Paul Sewald.
Matz allowed just one hit, walked two and struck out two.
Before the game, New York placed right-hander Noah Syndergaard on the 10-day disabled list with a strained ligament in his right index finger. In all, the injury-plagued Mets have 11 players on the DL.
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Did you know Lyme disease cases have been reported in every state in the country? And the disease is often misdiagnosed as other illnesses, such as fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome or multiple sclerosis? The documentary "Under our Skin," which exposes the hidden story of Lyme disease, will be shown at 10 a.m. Feb. 25 at YES Cinema, 328 Jackson St., Columbus. Doors open at 9 a.m. for the free showing.
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(AP) — As the 77th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally draws to a close, the South Dakota Highway Patrol has compiled some numbers on the public safety aspect of the gathering that draws hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Black Hills.
The patrol says there were eight traffic fatalities this year compared to three last year. The latest fatalities happened Saturday. An 18-year-old Piedmont man lost control of his motorcycle west of Sturgis and slid into highway guardrail. A 29-year-old woman was thrown from her pickup and died after it rolled over east of Host Springs.
There were 68 injury crashes, 18 more than last year. Forty-six people were arrested on felony drug charges, down slightly from 2016. One-hundred-61 people were arrested for drunken driving, 26 fewer than last year.
The rally ended its 10-day run Sunday.
FORT COLLINS — If Larry Eustachy’s administrative leave was a distraction for the Colorado State basketball team, there’s no way you would’ve known.
The Rams played one of their better games of the season against the best team in the Mountain West just hours after finding out on social media that athletic director Joe Parker has asked Eustachy to step away while Parker concludes his investigation into the way Eustachy has been running his program.
CSU did its best to give Nevada its second loss in Mountain West play under the direction of interim head coach Steve Barnes, a longtime Eustachy assistant. But second-half shooting woes got the best of the Rams in a 76-67 loss to the visiting Wolf Pack on Saturday night at Moby Arena.
Colorado State (10-15, 3-9 MW) has now lost six in a row for the first time since December 2008 when the team finished 9-22.
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Concessions from office landlords are on the rise nationwide, but in technology-centric markets, deal sweeteners such as free rent periods and remodeling allowances are waning.
In 2017, Seattle, the San Francisco Bay Area, Boston, Atlanta, Austin and other tech hubs were among the handful of office markets in which landlord concessions declined and effective rents increased compared with the previous year, according to Savills Studley’s 2018 Effective Rent Index.
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CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuelan state security has detained nearly two dozen people allegedly involved in violent acts against officers during an overnight raid that left several apartment buildings in shambles.
Residents at the Los Verdes complex in Caracas say officers fired weapons, destroyed elevators, broke doors and windows and shot to death at least one pet dog.
Witness video showed an armoured truck plowing through a metal yellow gate leading to the building.
Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado says the raid amounts to "state terrorism."
Interior Minister Nestor Reverol says 23 people identified as "terrorists" were detained for their alleged involvement in an attack on a national guard captain and three sergeants.
A weather warning is still in place for Warwickshire this morning (Monday).
A yellow warning is currently in place for the West Midlands for ice.
After the heavy snow fall yesterday the temperatures overnight will have likely caused a lot of icy patches on roads and on pavements.
The warning is in place until 11am.
In Warwickshire temperatures today are not expected to get above 1°C.
More snow has been forecast today but this is expected to be in the northern part of the country.
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* AMERICAN EXPRESS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FLEXIBILITY TO MERCHANTS BY ELIMINATING SIGNATURE REQUIREMENTS WORLDWIDE
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The share prices of China’s big banks are surging. But the institutions tasked with cleaning up their balance sheets are struggling to keep up.
The optimism surrounding Chinese banks partly stems from higher domestic market interest rates, caused by Beijing’s ongoing campaign to deleverage the economy. Investors hope those higher rates will help widen banks’ net interest margins, a key profit engine.
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KNOXVILLE (WATE) – Crews responded to a house fire in West Knoxville Tuesday morning.
The fire happened at a home at 10133 Wolf Den Lane. Firefighters say the fire started in the garage and spread to the house.
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Silver trading range for the day is 38341-40229.Silver prices ended with losses as gains from a weak dollar was offset by profit-taking at the end of a year.Growth in Chicago-area business activity slowed by much more than anticipated in the month of December, according to a report.U.S. economic data gave the Fed the confidence to raise rates for the first time in a year.SELL SILVER MAR BELOW 38900 SL ABV 39100 TGT 38740-38620. MCX.
Soils are very saturated this spring and over 100 landslides and ground failures have already The Wenatchee AppleSox continue to roll out the 2017 roster with the next round of incoming players coming from schools around the Pacific Northwest. Those schools include Western Oregon, Central Washington, Montana State-Billings, Yakima Valley Community College and Whitman, Sox coach Kyle Krustangel announced Monday.
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In this April 11, 2017, photo, Neb. state Sen. Brett Lindstrom of Omaha, listens to Sen. Patty Pansing Brooks of Lincoln, right, in the legislative chamber in Lincoln, Neb.
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DIARY-Malaysia 2017 corporate earnings
Following is a list of release dates for the quarterly earnings of some top Malaysia-listed companies. All dates are confirmed except those marked by a "TBD", which means it will be released around those dates. To submit a date, email: liz.lee@thomsonreuters.com TBD: To be determined Company RIC PERIOD DATE AirAsia Bhd Q4 Feb 23 AMMB Holdings Bhd Q3 Feb 24-28 Astro Malaysia
This Sunday, Bishop Fintan Monahan will be the chief celebrant at mass for the conclusion of Catholic Schools Week 2018. This mass will be broadcast by RTÉ Radio 1 Extra at 11am from the Cathedral of Saints Peter & Paul, Ennis. As well as the local parish community of Ennis, the liturgy for this year’s Mass for Catholic Schools Week will be enhanced by the participation of students, staff and parents from local schools.
Catholic Schools Week is an all-Ireland annual celebration, which invites Catholic schools to give expression in a special way to the ethos of Catholic education. During CSW schools are invited to reflect on the relationship that exists between home, school and parish. This year’s theme “Catholic Schools: Called to be a Family of Families” connects with the upcoming World Meeting of Families due to take place in Dublin from August 21 – 26.
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AMHERST COUNTY, Va. - A 23-year-old Amherst County woman is wanted on multiple charges related to the death of her 1-month-old son.
Maegan Elaine Collier, of Madison Heights, is currently charged with involuntary manslaughter and two counts of felony child endangerment.
Her son died March 6.
If you have any information about Collier’s whereabouts please contact the Amherst County Sheriff’s Office at 434-946-9300 or Crimestoppers via the P3 app or 1-888-798-5900.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon officials are delaying a decision about whether to adopt a new wolf management plan that could eventually open the door for a wolf hunt.
The Oregonian/OregonLive reports that the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission on Friday decided to delay a vote on the plan that had been scheduled for January. It’s not clear when the commission will vote.
Commissioners made the decision following an hour of testimony from environmental groups, hunters and ranchers.
Environmentalists say Oregon still has a wolf recovery program with a wolf population that can’t sustain hunting.
Hunters and ranchers say Oregon’s proposed plan doesn’t do enough to stop wolf attacks on livestock.
Bounty hunters wiped out wolves in Oregon 70 years ago. Oregon now has an estimated wolf population of 112 wolves.
PARIS (AP) — The alliance of carmakers Renault, Nissan and Mitsubishi says it's the world's top automaker after selling 10.6 million cars last year, thanks to growing demand for SUVs and electric vehicles.
The Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance says collective sales rose 6.5 percent in 2017, the first year full year that Mitsubishi Motors was included in the group.
The group sold vehicles in nearly 200 countries under 10 brands, led by China, the U.S., France and Japan.
Nissan sales grew 4.6 percent to 5.8 million cars, while France-based Renault's grew 8.5 percent and Mitsubishi's 10 percent.
Alliance CEO Carlos Ghosn claimed the results make the group the world's No. 1 carmaker. Volkswagen reported sales of 10.74 million vehicles last year, but Ghosn has said that 200,000 of Volkswagen's vehicles were trucks that shouldn't count.
North Carolina day care director accused of assaulting child
GREENVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Police have accused the director of a North Carolina day care of assaulting a child with a paint stir stick.
Greenville police told local news outlets that 47-year-old Shannon Jacobs is charged with misdemeanor assault on a child under 12.
An arrest warrant said Jacobs hit a 2-year-old twice with the stick on April 12. Police say Jacobs told the parents of the discipline, which left the boy with visible injuries on his left arm and left leg.
A statement from Trinity Christian School said the pastor and deacon board at Trinity Free Will Baptist Church decided to discontinue corporal discipline and rely on other disciplinary measures.
Jacobs turned herself in at the magistrate's office last Friday and is free on bond. It's not known if she has an attorney.
This combination photo shows Lin-Manuel Miranda, top row from left, Rita Moreno, Jennifer Lopez, and bottom row from left, Camilla Cabello, Marc Anthony and Luis Fonsi who are a few of the musicians who have participated in the new original song, “Almost Like Praying” to help raise money for Puerto Rican hurricane relief. AP
Volunteers help clean up Brookhaven’s Peachtree Creek
Forty volunteers cleaned up trash along Peachtree Creek during the April 8 “Sweep the Hooch” event. Organized by Chattahoochee Riverkeeper, the event draws hundreds of volunteers to pick up litter along 70 miles of the river and its tributaries. Photos by Phil Mosier.
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Ryanair on Thursday promised its pilots significant improvements in pay and conditions, saying it would exceed rates paid by rivals and improve job security, according to a letter to pilots seen by Reuters. Scarlett Cvitanovich reports.
The Hanover Insurance (NYSE:THG) estimates 3Q17 catastrophe pre-tax loss to be in the range of $185M to $225M and net of reinsurance. This estimate includes anticipated losses from hurricanes Harvey, Irma, Maria and the two Mexico earthquakes, as well as other catastrophe activity.
The international specialty group, Chaucer estimates pre-tax loss to be in the range of $115M - $135M before taxes, net of reinsurance.
The domestic business pre-tax loss is expected to be in the range of $70M - $90M and net of reinsurance.
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Tokyo : Oil prices were mixed in early Asian trade on Wednesday, with worries that Saudi Arabia and Russia will pump more crude weighing on the market.
Saudi Arabia and Russia have discussed raising OPEC and non-OPEC oil production by 1 million barrels per day (bpd) to counter potential supply shortfalls from Venezuela and Iran.
Brent crude was down 1 cent at $75.38 a barrel by 0015 GMT, after settling up 9 cents on Tuesday.
U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude was up 13 cents, or 0.2 percent, at $66.86 a barrel, having earlier settled down $1.15.Credit Suisse analysts on Tuesday said even if Russia and OPEC producers raise output, they would likely only add an additional 500,000 bpd, which would leave inventories in the most developed countries short of the five-year average by the end of 2018.
A man has been acquitted of the murder of a Gold Coast 16-year-old boy during a botched drug deal.
Michael Brack died after he was stabbed in the neck at a Bundall shopping centre in November 2015.
Ryan John Howes, who was accused of murdering the youth, claimed during his Brisbane Supreme Court trial he'd been acting in self-defence.
Witness Reece Rowe outside the Brisbane Supreme Court on March 12. Photo: AAP
Howes' legal team argued he heard "two clicks" of what he believed to be a gun when he tried to buy 14 grams of cannabis for $160.
Following a week of evidence from Michael's friends, investigators and people who found the teen, the jury on Tuesday accepted Howes was defending himself when he knifed Michael.
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The Asheville Police Department is seeking public assistance to locate Shamar Dennis Powell. Powell currently has three open warrants for Possession of a Firearm by a Felon and two counts of Assault with a Deadly Weapon with Intent to Kill or Inflict Serious Injury.
Shamar is described as a black male, 27 years of age, 6’2” and weighs 173 pounds. He has black hair, brown eyes and multiple tattoos on arms and thigh. He is known to frequent the communities of Pisgah View and Livingston.
Shamar is considered to be armed and dangerous. If anyone has any information on his whereabouts they are encouraged to contact the Asheville Police Department at (828) 252-1110 or Buncombe County Crime Stoppers at (828) 255-5050.
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WASHINGTON -- Former FBI Director James Comey has scorned the memo that was released by House Republicans after being declassified by President Donald Trump, saying it doesn't add up to much.
His assessment on Twitter was: "That's it?"
Comey called the memo "dishonest and misleading" and not worth the damage it's done to public trust in U.S. intelligence agencies.
After being declassified by Trump, the memo was released Friday by House Republicans. It claims the FBI abused its surveillance powers in the Russia investigation.
The FBI, Justice Department and Democrats furiously lobbied Trump to stop the release, saying it could harm national security and mislead the public.
Since his firing last May, Comey has made his personal feelings about Trump known, testifying in detail about personal interactions he says troubled him.
NAIROBI Feb 14 Rwanda set the price of its initial public offering of shares in I&M Bank Rwanda Ltd at 90 francs ($0.1085) each, the finance ministry said on Tuesday.
The government is selling 99,030,400 shares representing 19.81 percent stake in the lender. ($1 = 829.4300 Rwandan francs) (Reporting by Clement Uwiringiyimana; Editing by Duncan Miriri)
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A federal judge dropped Taylor Swift from the complaint in a suit filed by radio host David Mueller.
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Mueller sued Swift in 2015, claiming he was fired after false allegations that he groped the singer at an event in 2013. Swift countersued that same year claiming sexual assault and battery.
“Taylor Swift did not act improperly,” Judge William J. Martínez said in United States District Court in Denver, according to the New York Times. Martínez said Mueller offered, “insufficient evidence Miss Taylor Swift acted improperly when she reported an assault she truly believed happened.”
Despite Swift being dropped from the case, the judge allowed the suit to continue against the other two defendants, Swift’s mother, Andrew Swift, and Frank Bell (one of Swift’s managers). Swift’s countersuit will also continue.
Closing arguments are expected today.
× Transform your light switch into nightlight
A Utah company, SnapPower, launching a Kickstarter that can turn a single light switch into a nightlight! We reviewed their outlet cover in 2016 and loved it. Now they’re taking the same concept and applying it to your light switch.
It solves the problem of bulky night lights blocking furniture or furniture blocking the light. The light automatically turns on when it gets dark and turns off during the day. There’s also a switch on the front that lets you adjust brightness or turn off the nightlight altogether.
There is one catch, it only works with single switch, single pole light switches.
If you get into the Kickstarter early, you can get the new SnapPower SwitchLight for just $10!
A 17-year-old Innisfil boy was arrested while on his way home from Barrie at 1 a.m. Dec. 9.
Barrie police were on Lakeshore Drive South conducting a RIDE check. When the car the teen was in was stopped, officers learned the Innisfil teen was on two separate judge's orders to not associate or communicate with another boy in the car.
The orders were given as a result of previous drug and assault charges.
The teen was rearrested and taken to the Barrie police station to await a bail hearing.
Montreal's health authority says 11 people have now died from complications related to the hot and humid weather.
Another four deaths have been reported in the Eastern Townships region east of Montreal, with officials expected to provide an update later today.
Meanwhile, the ambulance service that serves a large swath of the Montreal area is calling on people to refrain from calling unless it is a real emergency.
Urgences-sante says it has been inundated by the volume of calls since a heat wave enveloping Eastern and Central Canada settled in for an extended stay over the weekend.
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If you're in the world of Instagram fitness stars, you could be earning up to £20,000 ($26,000) per post, according to a new report.
Sports nutrition brand Forza Supplements compiled a list of the world's top 50 Instagram fitness gurus based on their number of followers.
For the most influential stars, they also looked at their earnings based on sponsored Instagram posts, commercial deals, and business income — and discovered that some are charging as much as £20,000 for a single Instagram post.
The research also shows that there's a huge gender pay gap in the world of fitness stars. While 42 of Forza's top "Fitstagrammers" are women, the highest earner is a man — earning three times as much as the highest-paid woman.
Using the data, Business Insider has compiled a list of the highest-paid fitness Instagram stars in the world, ranked by yearly earnings in ascending order.
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* Sees EBITDA growth of between 2.8 percent and 6.5 percent in FY 2017, to between 55 million euros and 57 million euros
* Sees revenue growth of between 3.2 percent and 4.5 percent in FY 2017, to between 236 million euros and 239 million euros
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Darling gave up three goals on 23 shots in a 3-2 loss to Anaheim on Monday.
That's five straight losses for the former Blackhawk, all of which have come on the road. Darling's 2.72 GAA and .899 save percentage significantly trail his 2.38 and .924 marks from last year, so perhaps he's not handling the full-time starter's role as well as Carolina had hoped when he escaped Corey Crawford's shadow last spring.
Gold prices ended steady at Rs 28,300 per ten grams on the first trading day of 2017 on scattered demand from local jewellers.
However, silver declined by Rs 100 to Rs 39,300 per kg owing to reduced offtake by industrial units.
Traders said absence of cues from global markets which are closed, mainly kept gold prices unaltered here.
In the national capital, gold of 99.9 and 99.5 percent purity ruled flat at Rs 28,300 and Rs 28,150 per 10 grams, respectively. It had lost Rs 200 on the last trading session of 2016 on Saturday.
Sovereign, however, traded at last level of Rs 24,000 per piece of eight grams in limited deals.
On the other hand, silver ready drifted lower by Rs 100 to Rs 39,300 per kg, while weekly-based delivery rose by Rs 495 to Rs 39,195 per kg.
Silver coins held steady at Rs 70,000 for buying and Rs 71,000 for selling of 100 pieces.
Twenty years ago, English soccer club Brighton and Hove Albion were languishing in the fourth and lowest tier of the English Football League pyramid, at risk of losing their place in the league altogether. On Monday, they sealed their spot in the Premier League, and next season they’ll play in the top-flight of English soccer for the first time in 34 years. The Brighton supporters were understandably delirious with joy.
Brighton beat Wigan 2-1, putting them on the cusp of promotion to soccer’s biggest stage. It wasn’t a certainty, but it was enough for supporters to swarm the field.
Shortly after the win, Derby drew with Huddersfield and Brighton’s ascension was assured. Come August, the club will get to experience what will probably be a frustrating series of defeats, an uncomfortable stay in the bottom of the table, and probably a few thrashings. Or not!
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This much is guaranteed at least: They will undoubtedly own Arsenal at some point next year.
Arie Luyendyk Jr. is taking things seriously as the Bachelor.
A source tells ET that Luyendyk couldn't be more committed to making sure his season has a happy ending.
"He's very serious about finding love," the source says, noting that the women are his first priority. "He's not fully focused on the production of the show. He is really focused on the connections he's making with the women."
Though some fans questioned the casting of Luyendyk as Bachelor (the 36-year-old race car driver hasn't been on a Bachelor show since coming in second place on Emily Maynard's season of The Bachelorette in 2012), ET's source says that his intentions really are to find love -- and producers have done what they can to make sure he finds it.
Former “Real Housewives of New York” star Jules Wainstein’s estranged husband, Michael Wainstein, must look for a new home, because a Manhattan divorce judge ordered him to sell his penthouse apartment in a famed Upper West Side building.
Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Michael Katz said Tusday that although Michael is living in the condo, it is in Jules’ name, so her reputation will suffer if they are evicted for nonpayment of fees.
Bruce Saunders, MP for Maryborough, was devastated upon hearing of the fatal crash.
"ABSOLUTELY devastated" was the response of Maryborough MP Bruce Saunders when he heard of the fatal crash that killed two people on the Bruce Highway last night.
The fatal crash, which saw two killed and four seriously injured, has sent ripples through the communities of Maryborough and Tiaro, as police continue to piece together what led to the tragic event.
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Mr Saunders said he would wait for the coroner's report before making further comment about funding for the highway.
"It's devastating to know that some families will never be the same again; I'm just shocked at what's happened," he said.
"People have just got to slow down and drive to the conditions on the road."
Police investigations into what caused the accident continue, with the highway re-opened about 8.40pm last night.
LANSING, Mich. (AP) - The Michigan Supreme Court has turned away the appeal of a former Rotary Club president convicted in the murder of his wife because prosecutors say he wanted to devote himself to a secret sexual bondage lifestyle that involved other women.
The court issued an order Tuesday regarding the appeal from Bob Bashara. The trial revealed that Bashara hosted men and women at a sex dungeon under a bar called the Hard Luck Lounge and went by bondage nickname "Master Bob."
Bashara's wife, Jane, was strangled by a handyman in their Grosse Pointe Park garage in 2012. Her body was discovered in her Mercedes-Benz in a Detroit alley.
A scrap yard fire that triggered explosions and produced thick, black smoke forced the closure of a stretch of Interstate 787 near Albany.
Officials say Tuesday's fire at NH Kelman Scrap Recycling in Cohoes also led to the evacuation of nearby homes.
Albany International Airport sent its foam-dispensing fire trucks to help battle the fire.
The fire started around 6 p.m. Tuesday and burned for more than two hours. No injuries have been reported.
Cohoes Mayor Shawn Morse said previous fires at the facility haven't risen to this magnitude.
The scrap yard has been in business since 1903.
It's located on 10 acres just west of the Mohawk River and features a 20,000-square foot warehouse.
Cohoes is still recovering from a devastating Nov. 2017 fire that damaged or destroyed more than two dozen buildings.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
New York state’s construction of wider snowmobile trails in the Adirondack Mountains has been upheld by a state Supreme Court judge.
The environmental group "Protect the Adirondacks" sued the state in 2015. It says cutting thousands of trees for the Community Connector trails violates the Forever Wild clause of the state’s Constitution.
The Department of Environmental Conservation contends the number of trees being cut is far less than what the group claims. Among issues raised in court was the definition of a tree.
Acting Supreme Court Justice Gerald Connolly in Albany ruled in the state’s favor in a decision dated Dec. 1.
The Adirondacks region is popular for outdoor activities including snowmobile riding, ice fishing, and dog sledding. A network of trails linking Newcomb, Minerva and North Hudson is slated for completion in 2020.
Sydney’s most notorious hoarders are at it again, filling their Bondi yard full of junk. Waverly Council is once more taking the Bobolas family to court over the rubbish.
Actor Gemma Arterton spoke to IBTimes UK ahead of the release of her latest film, Their Finest. The movie tells the story of Catrin Cole, a female screenwriter hired by the government during the Second World War to create a propaganda film to boost public morale.
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The jury trial for a 65-year-old woman accused of causing a fatal accident back on Jan. 21 has been pushed back to next year.
Jane E. Hart is charged with two alternate counts of involuntary manslaughter with different theories of the crime. Both counts are level four felonies with a maximum sentence of over 14 years in prison.
Hart is accused of pulling in front of a motorcycle at 30th and Prairie Dunes Drive. That accident killed 62-year-old Charles Caselton from Burrton. She was eastbound on 30th and made a left turn onto Prairie Dunes Drive. She struck a motorcycle that was traveling westbound. Caselton was pronounced dead at the scene.
Judge Trish Rose had set a tentative trial date of Sept. 12, but at the request of the defense, Judge Rose agreed to a continuance. The trial is now scheduled to begin on Jan. 16, 2018.
TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – The man found guilty of killing his stepdaughter and stuffing her body into a suitcase was sentenced on Monday.
Johnny Oquendo received a maximum possible sentence of 27 years to life.
Last year, Oquendo was found guilty on all charges brought against him including murder, strangulation, and concealment of a human corpse.
During sentencing, Oquendo said that nothing ties me to murder except strong suspicion.
He asked for a delay in sentencing again but the judge denied the request and went along with sentencing.
WSAZ – A West Virginia couple is welcoming their new identical triplets.
“God’s been right there every step of the way,” said Brianna Walls, who says she never thought this would happen.
Walls gave birth to three girls — Kenadie Faith, Teagen Grace, and Raelynn Hope — on February 23 at Cabell-Huntington Hospital.
She remembers the day she got the surprising ultrasound.
“She started counting and she was like, ‘1, 2, 3,’ and I was like, ‘What are you counting?'” said Walls. “She was like, ‘Heartbeats.'”
They were even more shocked when the babies were born and were identical.
“It’s exceedingly rare,” said Dr. Cynthia Massey at Cabell-Huntington Hospital. “I don’t think any of us have ever seen triplets that are identical before.”
She says the chances of having identical triplets are about 0.00048% or 1 in 200,000.
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Body of Missing Lake Andes Woman Found
LAKE ANDES, S.D. (From Sheriff Randy L. Thaler🙂 The Charles Mix County Sheriff’s Office and the SD Division of Criminal Investigation are investigating the unattended death of a 22 year old female identified as Tessa Joseph of Lake Andes, SD.
Miss Joseph was last seen the early morning hours of 2/2/18 in Lake Andes, SD. Her body was discovered during the early morning hours of 2/3/18 near the Lake Andes Coop Grain Bins. An autopsy is scheduled on Monday, 2/5/18.
Other Agencies that assisted with the investigation are the Wagner Police Department and the Yankton Sioux Tribal Police.
Two people and their pets fell through the ice at Admiral’s Green Golf Course Sunday afternoon. The couple was out walking their dogs in Pippy Park when one of the pets walked out onto the frozen pond and fell through. The woman slowly crawled over to save the animal but fell through herself. Her husband then tried to save them all but the thin ice could not hold his weight. Emergency crews were quick to arrive on scene, by that time the couple had made their way safely back to dry land. The woman was taken to hospital for medical attention; she suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
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LPC-Kloeckner to pay €426m dividend as part of €2bn financing
LONDON, June 14 Shareholders to German packaging company Kloeckner Pentaplast are set for a €426m dividend payout as part of a latest €2bn cross-border loan and bond deal that will also refinance existing debt and back its merger with UK peer Linpac, banking sources said.
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina man has been arrested in a weekend hit-and-run wreck that killed a woman.
South Carolina Highway Patrol Lance Cpl. Gary Miller told local reporters that 45-year-old Andrew Grant Whetstone II of Greer has been charged with leaving the scene of a wreck with death, traveling left of the center lane and possession of a stolen vehicle.
Greenville County deputy Coroner Jeff Fowler said 32-year-old Dianna Lisett Deleon of Greenville died in a two-vehicle wreck around 8:45 a.m. Saturday.
Miller said Deleon was driving a car that was struck by a sedan being driven by Whetstone.
It was not known if Whetstone has an attorney yet. He is being held in the Greenville County jail.
Arsenal beat Everton 5-1 with Aubameyang making his Gunners debut following his £53million move from Borussia Dortmund.
The Gabon international enjoyed a fine debut, scoring a deft chip to ensure he get his Arsenal career off to a flier.
And, speaking after the game, the 28-year-old expressed his delight at getting off to a winning start.
"I am really happy, we won the game in the first-half, the second was a bit different, whole happy today," he said.
Mkhitaryan blossomed for Arsenal in his third appearance for the club.
BEIJING (Reuters) – Chinese President Xi Jinping warned self-ruled Taiwan on Tuesday that it will face the “punishment of history” for any attempt at separatism, offering his strongest warning yet to the island claimed by China as its sacred territory.
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—Massachusetts State Police Police launched a multistate manhunt after a prisoner made a daring escape from a maximum-security federal detention center in Rhode Island on New Year’s Eve, scaling a building, climbing over razor-wire fences, and stealing a getaway vehicle just across the Massachusetts border.
James W. Morales, 35, who was being held on charges that he broke into a Worcester armory and stole a cache of firearms in November 2015, was discovered missing from the Donald W. Wyatt Detention Facility in Central Falls, R.I., at 11:30 p.m. Saturday.
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CBJ — Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz has announced that its key overnight trendsetting rate is going to remain at 1.25%.
However, with the national economy showing signs of strength it does appear as if rate hikes will be coming later in the year.
The Bank of Canada’s next scheduled interest rate decision is set for July 11 when it will also update its outlook for the economy and inflation in its monetary policy report.
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About Carer's Emergency Respite Service (CERS)
Southend on Sea Borough Council's Emergency Respite Scheme gives carers peace of mind in the event of an emergency that stops them carrying out their caring role. Carers who have registered with CERS can nominate family or friends who CERS can contact in an emergency. Up to 48 hours of free support at home by a trained member of staff for the person you care for (up to 72 hours on a Bank Holiday). Southend Carers Hub is the first point of contact for membership as they are the administrators for this service and Ashley Care will attend any emergency that comes within the criteria of the service.
Police: Man shot to death in West Garfield Park
A man was shot to death Monday afternoon in the West Garfield Park neighborhood, according to Chicago Police.
The shooting happened at 12:42 p.m. in the 300 block of South Keeler, police said.
The 23-year-old man was shot numerous times and pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
No one is in custody as Area North detectives investigate.
Adrianza went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run and two RBI in Wednesday's 11-8 loss to the Royals.
The 28-year-old connected on his first homer of the year as part of a six-inning rally that nearly dug the Twins out of a nine-run hole, but their comeback attempt fell short. Adrianza is hitting .333 (8-for-24) over his last eight games with four doubles in addition to the home run, but his .629 career OPS makes it tough to trust that he'll be able to keep that level of production up for much longer.
Javi Garcia joins Real Betis from Zenit
Real Betis have completed the signing of Javi Garcia from Zenit for an undisclosed fee.
The 30-year-old midfielder has joined the Seville-based club on a three-year deal.
"I am very excited," Garcia said after Betis announced the deal.
"Betis were my first choice because the club is making a great effort to put a competitive team together."
The former Real Madrid and Manchester City man spent three years with Zenit, winning one Premier League title, two Super Cups and the Russian Cup.
He is the seventh permanent signing Betis have made in a hectic transfer window to date. They have also brought in Jordi Amat and Antonio Barragan on loan.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- Perrion Callandret had 23 points on 10-of-14 shooting and Idaho led the entire way in an 81-58 victory over Sacramento State on Saturday night.
Victor Sanders hit a 3 with 3:29 left that sparked a late 9-0 run to help the Vandals (16-7, 8-3 Big Sky) secure their third win in a row and sixth in the last seven.
Idaho doubled up the Hornets (6-17, 3-7) in the first half for a 40-20 lead at the break. Sacramento State scored the first nine points of the second half, but didn't cut the deficit into single digits until a 10-0 run made it 59-50 with seven minutes left. That was as close as they would get.
Brayon Blake added 16 points, Chad Sherwood scored 12 and Jordan Scott 11 for Idaho, which made 10 of 21 from 3-point range.
Joshua Patton led Sacramento State with 16 points. Justin Strings scored 13 and Jeff Wu 11.
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Bucks say the knee surgery on forward Jabari Parker was success and he is expected back in approximately 12 months.
Parker suffered a season-ending left knee injury for the second time in three years on Feb. 8 during a home loss to Miami. The surgery performed Tuesday was to repair his ACL.
Parker will miss the remainder of the season with the recovery and rehabilitation period estimated at 12 months.
Parker was averaging a career-high 20.1 points and 6.2 rebounds as one of the Bucks’ franchise cornerstones and the team’s second-leading scorer. An injury to the same ACL in December 2014 knocked Parker out of his rookie season after 25 games.
The ArcticShark. Credit: Navmar Applied Science Corp. A new window on the Arctic region is opening up, thanks to scientists at the Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and several other DOE laboratories.
The ArcticShark, an unmanned aerial system designed to collect the most sophisticated atmospheric data ever in the Arctic, recently took to the skies for testing in Pendleton, Ore. The system is managed by the Atmospheric Radiation Measurement Climate Research Facility, a DOE national scientific user facility. The aircraft will be equipped with more than a dozen instruments designed to help scientists understand one of the most sensitive regions of the planet.
The ArcticShark has a 22-foot wingspan, can carry up to 100 pounds of instruments and can climb to 18,000 feet. It's scheduled to be deployed by DOE next year for use by scientists around the world.
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BELLEVILLE – A 56-year-old man from Picton was arrested on Friday and charged with impaired driving.
An officer with with Prince Edward OPP detachment officer was conducting a RIDE program – a sobriety testing program run by police – that night near Clarke Road. While doing stops the officer noticed that a driver was showing signs of alcohol consumption. The driver failed a roadside sobriety test.
The driver was arrested and taken to the OPP detachment, where further testing confirmed that he had been drinking, the OPP reported Monday.
The 56-year-old was charged with impaired driving and his driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days. He will appear in court on Jan. 18.
In another RIDE program the same night on County Road 5, a 19-year-old also failed a sobriety test, and officers who conducted a search found marijuana on him, the OPP report. The 19-year-old has been charged with impaired driving and drug possession. He will appear in court Jan. 3.
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Nelson gathered in two of three passes for 26 yards during Sunday's 12-7 win versus the Titans.
After Larry Fitzgerald's five catches for 44 yards on 62 (of 65) offensive snaps, Nelson was second among Cardinals wideouts in receiving yards, despite Jaron Brown (15 yards) out-snapping him, 55-40. Nelson has actually earned three of his five greatest workloads of the season the past trio of games, but it hasn't translated to the game log, which displays five receptions (on 15 targets) for 82 yards. His explosiveness also hasn't shown through, as evidenced by one reception of 20-plus yards during that stretch. Due to the lack of production, he defines what it means to be hit or miss, with more of the latter than the former at this point in his career.
Iniesta has spent his whole career at the Nou Camp, helping the club to a stunning haul of trophies.
The midfielder is one of the most decorated players in the game, but his Barcelona contract is up in the summer and an exit could be on the cards.
Clubs in China have been lining up to sign the 33-year-old.
But a Spanish newspaper suggests a switch to England could be on instead.
Starsport have already revealed Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is keen on a reunion with the player in the Premier League.
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Body found in Cheatham Co. identified as missing Nashville man
Metro police have identified the man found murdered in Cheatham County on Friday.
Investigators discovered the body of James Thomas on the side of a steep cliff near Lovers Leap Road. Relatives reported him missing on Jan. 15.
Detectives believe Thomas, 38, was murdered in Nashville and his body was taken to Cheatham County. Police say they are pursuing strong leads in this case.
Anyone with information about Thomas’ murder is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 615-742-7463.
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Nine women have now made allegations against Weinstein to British police.
British police investigating Harvey Weinstein have received two further allegations of sexual assault, sources said.
A woman alleged the disgraced movie mogul assaulted her in Westminster in 2011 while a separate alleged incident took place outside the UK.
Reported to police in November but only now made public, it brings bring the total number of women who have reported Weinstein to British police to nine.
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A spokeswoman for Scotland Yard said: “On 13 November an allegation was received that the man sexually assaulted a woman (Victim 9) in Westminster in 2011 and outside the jurisdiction of the UK in 2010.
“The second allegation will be passed to the relevant police force in due course.”
It comes on the same day Kill Bill star Uma Thurman alleged the former Miramax founder assaulted her in a London hotel room around the release of Pulp Fiction.
New Music: Yung6ix – Real Quick (Freestyle)
Yung6ix stuns with a new freestyle reportedly recorded in one take titled “Real Quick“. This track follows the success of his Korede Bello assisted “Loving You” and “No Favors” with Dice Alies & Mr. Jollof. This fiery freestyle is released in anticipation of Yung6ix’s new LP titled “High Star“. Listen and Download below: Download
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Presidential candidate Lindiwe Sisulu has urged all former uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) combatants to put their differences aside and present a united front.
Delivering a message of support on behalf of deputy president Cyril Ramaphosa‚ Sisulu made a surprise appearance at the MK National Council and uMkhonto we Sizwe Military Veterans Association (MKMVA) inclusive conference at Nasrec‚ Johannesburg‚ on Friday and pleaded with the soldiers to come out of the conference united for the sake of saving the African National Congress.
"The unity of the MK is essential for the unity of the ANC. We are that disciplined force of the ANC that at all times needs to make sure that we are that glue that keeps our people together‚" said Sisulu.
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RIYADH:- Saudi Police announced to investigate an arson attack targeting on a woman's car in Mecca, Sabq online news reported on Tuesday. The car was burned at dawn on Sunday in one of Mecca's villages. A video on the social media showed that the car was burning with the sound of a woman's crying. The woman cried that a group of her male neighbours intentionally burned her car as the village was against the recent decision to allow women to drive. Saudi Arabia lifted a ban on women driving vehicles on June 24 after decades of restriction. On June 4, the country handed the first driving license to a woman.–Xinhua
Despite the ban, many women are expected to face some difficulties by the conservative members of the male-dominated society.
Calgary police have closed a stretch of Deerfoot Trail due to poor road conditions and a number of collisions.
Deerfoot Trail is currently shut down in both directions between McKnight Boulevard to Anderson Road.
There is no word yet on when the road will re-open.
It was all glitter for gold market in 2016
It was all glitter for the gold market in 2016, at least as far as price was concerned.
“Gold prices went up by 15-20 per cent on an average throughout the year. Overall price wise it was a good year, but demand was subdued. After around four years we have seen a good price,” Director, All Indian Gems and Jewellery Trade Federation, Bachhraj Bamalwa told IANS.
On Friday, the final trading session of the year, gold’s price was hovering around Rs 28,200 per 10 grams for 24 carats, up 8 per cent compared to December 30, 2015 price of Rs 26,000.
However, the price has dropped around 11 per cent since November, said Bamalwa.
He attributed three main reasons to it – the US elections result, interest rate hike by US Federal Reserve and the demonetization drive that India is going through.
A woman has pleaded guilty in connection with the death of three year-old Dexter Neal who was attacked by a dog in Halstead.
Jade Dunne, 29, of Colchester (formally of Parker Way, Halstead) had been charged following the incident at her home on August 18, 2016.
Appearing at Chelmsford Crown Court today, she pleaded guilty to owning a dog dangerously out of control resulting in death.
She is due to be sentenced at Chelmsford Crown Court on Tuesday, May 16.
The dog, an American Bulldog called Ruby, has since been destroyed.
BILLINGS — Wildlife advocates plan to challenge the approval of a new Yellowstone River dam to benefit farmers that critics say could kill off a dwindling population of a fish dating to the time of dinosaurs.
A bypass channel for the irrigation dam would be built near the Montana-North Dakota border to let endangered pallid sturgeon reach upstream spawning grounds.
But scientists don’t know if the fish would use the channel.
Defenders of Wildlife and the Natural Resources Defense Council said in a court filing Friday they are negotiating with officials on how to proceed following last month’s dam construction approval by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Bureau of Reclamation.
The groups have a lawsuit pending over the $57 million project.
U.S. District Judge Brian Morris temporarily blocked it in 2015.
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) - A university in Virginia has begun its search for a new president.
The Virginian-Pilot reports that Norfolk State University is seeking nominations and applications for the school's seventh president. Melvin Stith was named interim president last November after Eddie Moore Jr. retired in December. Stith began working as interim president on Jan. 1, 2018.
A 21-member search committee is set to hold open sessions where members of the public can voice their thoughts on the search this month. There will be more sessions in August. Comments and nominations can also be made online at the school's website.
A university news release says the next president needs to understand the school's station as a historically black institution and the changing environment of higher education.
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Galatasaray will pay West Ham a transfer fee of 4.25 million euros ($5 million) while the player will receive an annual wage of 3.85 million euros plus bonuses, the club said in an announcement to the stock market.
Feghouli, 27, who arrived in Istanbul late on Sunday, is expected to be formally introduced to fans on Tuesday.
Galatasaray are seeking to regroup after finishing fourth in the domestic Super Lig last season, well behind champions and Istanbul rivals Besiktas.
For the new season, the club have already signed French international striker Bafetimbi Gomis, Moroccan international midfielder Younes Belhanda and Brazilian midfielder Fernando.
But Croatian coach Igor Tudor still has to convince fans he is the man for the job.
Galatasaray’s season started in the worst possible way with the side knocked out by Swedish outfit Ostersund in the the Europa League second qualifying round.
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WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Polish authorities have charged a Tunisian citizen with murder in the stabbing death of a 21-year-old Polish man on New Year’s Eve, a case that sparked violent protests over the weekend.
The trouble began Saturday evening when the Pole, identified only as Daniel, got into a quarrel with the employees of a kebab restaurant in Elk, in northeastern Poland.
Prosecutor Wojciech Piktel said Monday that investigators are still unsure of all the circumstances, but it appears Daniel took two bottles of a beverage from the restaurant without paying. In the ensuing brawl, a 26-year-old cook in the restaurant used his knife to deliver two fatal stabs to Daniel.
The following evening people protesting the man’s death threw stones at store windows and at police, sparking the arrest of 28 people.
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CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Browns No. 1 overall pick Myles Garrett has wowed his teammates and fans during Browns training camp with his speed, his power, and explosiveness off the ball.
One minute, he's blowing past fellow rookie Rod Johnson, and the next he's storming off the edge around 10-time Pro Bowler Joe Thomas for a would-be sack.
Garrett serves notice on almost every snap that he'll be a force to be reckoned with this season.
Fans only have a few more days to watch Garrett live at camp, but in the video above by cleveland.com's Dave Anderson, you can spend a day with the edge-rusher and get a feel for the freak of nature that he is.
We're not permitted to film 11-on-11s, but join Garrett for a day in the life as he does everything else.
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Popular Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike, a rumored candidate in upcoming parliamentary elections, says she wants to influence national politics to speed up changes needed in Japan by starting them in her city.
Koike, who became Tokyo's first female leader last year and led her local party to a stunning victory in July city elections, has launched a new national party to challenge Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in the Oct. 22 parliamentary vote.
Koike told The Associated Press on Friday she wants to use her experience in Tokyo to encourage changes nationally, and is working with like-minded politicians to push for her goals. She says women's advancement and measures for Japan's aging and shrinking population have come too slowly under Abe.
She didn't make clear if she is seeking the prime ministership.
FARMINGTON - The sounds of New Orleans traditional jazz and lively gospel music will fill the Fairbanks Union Church at 10 a.m. on Sunday, April 23.
The South Strong Road Crew - Andy Buckland on bass, Scott Dixon on drums, Doug Walrath on keyboard and Sherry Walrath, singing — will play throughout the service and lead the congregation in jazz versions of traditional gospel hymns. Others who will provide special music include Louise McCleery, Nan Berry, John Vetne, Louise and Joel Bunker, Alan Hutchinson and the Fairbanks Church Choir.
Jazz is no stranger to the church. Many famous jazz musicians began as church musicians. Those early beginnings show through in many well-known jazz tunes like “When the Saints Go Marching In."
Everyone is invited to feel the beat and share in the fun at this all-music sixth annual jazz service. Come early and stay late; the band will play jazz both before and after the service.
For more information contact Anne Smith at 684-2108 or McLintic@aol.com.
The General Assembly is forecasting a surplus of $552.5 million for the 2017–18 fiscal year. Republican leaders see this as manna from heaven: proof that their policies work, but also dollars that can be stashed into the state's rainy-day fund, spent on PR layups like teacher salaries, and doled out in additional tax cuts.
But scratch the surface a little, and you'll find that the money could also go to a raft of government initiatives—some little known, many that have proven merit—that could very much use the help. To your right are six examples we thought of in a couple of hours. There are many more.
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The NBA’s Golden State Warriors will buy the popular half-time entertainer known as the Red Panda Acrobat a custom-made, $25,000 unicycle to replace the one stolen from San Francisco’s airport.
The team notified Rong Niu’s agent of its plan to replace the 7-foot (2.13-meter) unicycle the acrobat uses in her plate-juggling routine at halftime shows across the country. Agent Pat Figley says the unicycle will be built in China.
Police released surveillance photos from San Francisco International Airport’s baggage claim area showing a man wheeling away black bags containing the unicycle. Niu has had the unicycle stolen Jan. 24 for 30 years.
She is a regular performer for the Warriors, the Los Angeles Clippers and Los Angeles Lakers.
She’s also appeared on America’s Got Talent.
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In East Liverpool, speed cameras and the tickets being generated are putting the breaks on some speeding in the city. "I know when I drove through town everyone is doing closer to the speed limit.
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BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombia’s government has opened its first shelter for Venezuelans who are pouring across the border in ever-larger …
One person was killed in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 26 Monday afternoon
Oregon State Police responded to a crash on Highway 26 near the Dairy Queen in Manning.
Highway 26 is closed in both directions for an investigation and reconstruction, according to the Oregon Department of Transportation, and a detour has been setup using Pihl and Pondgratz Road.
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Little Evelyn Molloy loves playing at Anzac Park in Maryborough. The weather has remained warm during the first month of autumn.
Little Evelyn Molloy loves playing at Anzac Park in Maryborough. The weather has remained warm during the first month of autumn. Carlie Walker
WHILE the weather stays warm, little Evelyn Molloy is making the most of it.
Enjoying another warm autumn day, the two-year-old girl played at Anzac Park in Maryborough on Monday.
But a cool change may soon be upon us, with Bureau of Meteorology forecaster Adam Blazak saying a south-easterly may bring cooler air to the region later this week.
"It's just a touch of autumn, a suggestion of a change of season coming," he said.
As well as cooler weather, showers are also possible.
Mr Blazak said between eight to 10mm was possible in some parts.
"But I wouldn't be relying on it to water the garden," he said,
Today is set to bring a top of 30 in Maryborough and 29 in Hervey Bay.
Later in the week that will fall to 28 to 27 degrees.
SAO PAULO, Aug 14 (Reuters) - The world's largest meatpacker JBS SA reported net income of 309.8 million reais ($97.16 million) in the second quarter, below a consensus estimate of 603 million reais, reflecting higher net financial expenses and the challenges faced by its Brazilian and South American divisions, according to a statement on Monday.
Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA), a gauge of operating profitability, came in at 3.7 billion reais, above a consensus estimate of 3.4 billion reais, reflecting the good results of its United States, Australia and Canadian operations. ($1 = 3.1884 reais) (Reporting by Ana Mano; Editing by Sandra Maler)
The first round of interviews for candidates interested in becoming the next superintendent of the Sevastopol School District is set for Saturday at 9:30AM in the multi-purpose room at the school in Institute. Five individuals have been invited to the closed door meeting involving a 19-person committee representing the school board, community members, parents, teachers, and support staff. The school district has been working with Jeff Dickert of Cesa-7 to develop a list of applicants interested in the job. A total of 26 individuals have expressed interest and, based on community/staff surveys, the number was whittled down to the five who will participate Saturday. Each candidate will be evaluated based on a scoring system and the top applicants will be asked back for the second round of interviews the first week in March. Current Superintendent Steve Cromell has announced that he will retire at the end of the current school year.
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“Game Of Thrones’ is coming back pretty soon. But (although you can’t rule out just about anything where this show is concerned) there are 150,966 folks who won’t be returning. Want to meet them one last time?
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A federal judge has dismissed a northern Wisconsin tribe’s lawsuit over the expansion of a rival tribe’s casino.
U.S. District Judge James Peterson found last fall that the Stockbridge-Munsee Band of Mohicans was too late in filing its lawsuit to block the Ho-Chunk Nation from expanding its casino in Wittenberg, which opened in 2008. But he held open the question of whether its claims against the state were also barred by a six-year statute of limitations.
In a decision Friday, Peterson dismissed the lawsuit, finding that the Stockbridge-Munsee’s claims against the state were also subject to a six-year statute of limitations, which lapsed in 2014. He rejected the tribe’s claims that the time started running last year.
Stockbridge-Munsee spokeswoman Megan Hakes tells the Wisconsin State Journal the tribe will appeal.
London police are considering a variety of criminal charges related to the June fire at Grenfell Tower that killed 71 people.
Police told an inquiry Monday that the possible charges include misconduct in public office, manslaughter, corporate manslaughter and breaches of fire safety regulation.
No one has yet been charged.
Jeremy Johnson, the lawyer representing the police at the inquiry, said the scope of the police investigation was "unprecedented" in a case that did not involve an extremist attack.
He said police are studying 31 million documents and 2,500 exhibits.
Johnson spoke at a hearing spelling out how a detailed inquiry into the disaster will be carried out.
Officials say the goal is to make sure there is never a repeat of the catastrophe.
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Monday 100% High 16° / Low 1° Snow Snow likely. High 16F. Winds SSE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of snow 100%. Snow accumulating 3 to 5 inches.
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Montero allowed two runs on five hits and two walks across six innings in Monday's no-decision against the Yankees. He struck out six.
Montero allowed just one run through five, but he lost his lead when a solo home run from Aaron Judge tied the score in the sixth, just before his exit. He was effective for much of the night, inducing six groundball outs while tying his second-highest strikeout total of the season. Montero's quality start came at a good time, as he had been tagged for 13 earned runs across 13.1 innings over his previous three outings. He will look to build on this performance Saturday against the Marlins.
TORONTO — Canada's main stock index edged higher in late-morning trading, helped by the financial and materials sectors, while U.S. stocks fell into the red.
The S&P/TSX composite index was up 5.73 points to 15,557.79, after 90 minutes of trading.
In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was down 35.56 points to 24,413.13. The S&P 500 index was down 3.23 points to 2,667.06 and the Nasdaq composite index was down 27.19 points to 7,101.41.
The Canadian dollar was trading at 77.96 cents US, up from an average value of 77.92 cents US on Monday.
Danny Duffy's grandmother Terry Schneider played baseball in the era of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League as chronicled in the movie "A League of Their Own." Schneider, a left-hander, played shortstop and outfield for New York Life Insurance, where she worked during the day. Danny Duffy's arm strength may be attributable to her arm and that of his mother, Deanna, a longtime softball player who played many catch games with her son. Duffy's father, Dan, showed off Schneider's glove.
A former deputy U.S. marshal in North Dakota has been sentenced to three years in prison for spying on young women in Bismarck dressing rooms. Thirty-year-old Michael Rivera was convicted in February of misdemeanors including surreptitious intrusion and creating and attempting to create sexually expressive images.
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Although the Mad Ants' win-loss record has taken a downturn the last couple of weeks, their rebounding prowess has been enhanced.
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Driver dies when truck hits downed power lines in Kansas
SATANTA, Kan. (AP) — Authorities say a man from Texas died when his semi-trailer truck hit downed power lines in southwest Kansas.
The Kansas Highway Patrol says 42-year-old Louis James Torres died Tuesday afternoon on a rural road about 17 miles north of Satanta in Haskell County.
The patrol says Torres was driving on a road that had been closed when his tractor-trailer hit the power lines.
KAKE-TV reports Torres, of Midland, Texas, was pronounced dead a short time later.
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Twenty-six year old Army Spc. Zach Mcintyre rescued a puppy while serving in Afghanistan. But in some ways, the dog saved him as well, providing crucial emotional support through difficult times. Now, the pair reunites in a heartfelt moment. TODAY’s Megyn Kelly reports.
Levy rates for the new school year top the agenda at tonight’s Camdenton R-III board of education meeting. Other agenda items include the sale of surplus property , updates to the district’s strategic plan, and updates on several school policies, including student transfers and graduation requirements. The board meets at 5:30 in the Administration Building.
The School of the Osage board will meet in a work session this evening. The agenda includes discussion on long-range facility planning and a review of the district’s tax rates. That meeting will be held at 6pm in the Heritage Building Archive Room.
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Nobody likes losing their hair but up until now, there wasn't much you could do about it! Now thanks to Stem Cell Therapy, hair thinning may be a thing of the past. And how about those wrinkles on that delicate skin around your eyes...Stem Cell Therapy can help with that, too! Nick Tvirdick, owner of Aria Integrative Health told us all about his new therapies and how they are game changers in the beauty world. Get the Vivace treatment with Amnio for 20% off. That includes a free consulation. Also, get 20% off the Hair Regeneration plus a free consultation. Call 303-953-2899 or go to AraiIntegrativeHealth .com to book an appointment.
UPDATE 1-Qatar signs $12 bln deal to buy F-15 jets from U.S.
June 14 Qatar's Ministry of Defense said on Wednesday the country signed a deal to buy F-15 fighter jets from the United States for $12 billion.
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RUTHERFORD COUNTY, N.C. — A teen faces charges in connection to the Party Rock Fire that burned for several weeks in western North Carolina last year, WLOS reports.
The 17-year-old is charged with “negligently setting or causing to be set on fire of any woods, lands or fields in any county under the protection of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources,” according to the Town of Lake Lure.
The Party Rock Fire burned 7000 acres in the areas of Lake Lure, Chimney Rock Village, and Bat Cave, and caused mandatory evacuation of area residents, in November of 2016.
That area consists of 2489 acres on North Carolina State Park property and 4653 acres on private property.
Firefighting costs are estimated at $7 million.
'The Godfather' Meets Bruce Springsteen -- How This CEO Aims to Give You a Severe Case of Cultural Whiplash
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If you love fitness and food you are in luck because this weekend they come together at the bRUNch Run 5k 10k. Participants can run, stroll or walk and at the finish line they get to celebrate with food and drinks. It all happens Sunday October 8th from 8am to noon. Tickets range from 8am to noon. Go to BrunchRunning.com for more information.
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Man charged with DUI after head-on crash in Virginia
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (AP) — Virginia State Police say a man driving the wrong way on a highway has caused a two-vehicle accident.
Michael Guy Bright, of Portsmouth, was arrested and charged with driving under the influence after the accident early Sunday morning.
Police said Bright was driving his Ford pick-up truck in the wrong direction on Interstate 264. A Chevrolet Suburban driven by Lee Spears Jr., of Chesapeake, was traveling Interstate 664 South and preparing to go onto I-264 East when it was struck head-on by Bright's truck.
Spears and his female passenger were taken to Norfolk General Hospital. State police did not immediately release the extent of their injuries.
It could not immediately be determined if Bright has an attorney.
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HAMPTON ROADS, Va. - Mary Carlomagno, the author of Give it Up! My Year of Learning to Live Better with Less has money-saving tips and time-saving tricks to getting dinner on the table and still have some “you” time.
Manchester United manager José Mourinho has opted to relegate Paul Pogba to a place on the substitutes bench ahead of this afternoon’s clash at home to Huddersfield Town.The pair had been seen having a heated exchange of views during the Red Devils’ match against Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday night, and it seems there have been repercussions for the Frenchman’s poor display at Wembley.The Portuguese tactician has decided to deploy Scott McTominay alongside Nemanja Matić within his preferred 4-2-3-1 formation, which has been subjected to a lot of criticism in itself over recent weeks.Meanwhile, Juan Mata, Jesse Lingard and Alexis are set to start behind Romelu Lukaku in what looks like an attacking set-up from the former Chelsea and Inter boss. The Old Trafford crowd will be hoping to see their side score a few goals and put their midweek struggles behind them.Jordan Russell (@JordRuss96)
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A motorcycle stunt driver has died on the set of Deadpool 2 on Monday morning, according to the Vancouver Police.
According to WorkSafeBC spokesperson Trish Chernecki, the agency dispatched an officer to the incident following calls from the Vancouver Police. Both WorkSafeBC and the Vancouver Police will be investigating the incident.
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If you're familiar already with the formidable work that chef Matt Pilato is doing at LAMP Pizzeria, a neighborhood parlor nestled among the scenic desert peaks and million-dollar homes of far-north Scottsdale, the answer might be: pretty damn far. If you've never heard of LAMP Pizzeria, though, and you don't already spend your free time navigating the wide, smooth roads of north Scottsdale, a trip to LAMP Caf might seem like kind of a hard sell.
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Peterborough Athletic Club were thin on the ground for their Eastern Young Athletes League match at Luton and finished seventh out of the eight teams taking part.
They managed only a handful of wins with Max Roe claiming a double success in the Under 13 boys age group. He won the 75m hurdles B race in 14.6 and the A string long jump with 4.71m.
Both were new personal best performances and his long jump effort made the UK top 20 rankings for his age group.
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Match result: Havering 771pts, Shaftesbury Barnet Harriers 756pts; Basildon 677pts; City of Norwich 589pts; Luton 300pts; Peterborough 268pts; Biggleswade 124pts.
PAC winners:
Under 13 Girls: Long Jump B - Elena Rivetti.
Under 15 Girls: 200m A - Samantha Muchina 27.0.
Under 17 Girls: Shot A - Harriet Fenton-Lake 10.73 (PB).
Under 13 Boys: 75m hurdles B - Max Roe 14.6 (PB); Long Jump A - Max Roe 4.71 (PB).
Under 15 Boys: High Jump A - Luke Phillips 1.66.
LAS VEGAS — For now, Nevada marijuana regulators won't be able to issue pot distribution licenses to businesses other than liquor wholesalers after all.
The Las Vegas Review-Journal reports that a judge on Friday sided with the Independent Alcohol Distributors of Nevada, who have the exclusive rights to deliver recreational marijuana to sellers for 18 months.
The ruling comes a day after the Nevada Department of Taxation decided on Thursday to open up the market in order to meet demand since legal recreational marijuana sales started July 1.
The judge said the alcohol distributors are owed their due process after winning the rights from the November election ballot question approved by voters.
Six liquor wholesalers are already licensed.
A hearing is scheduled this week.
How To Setup Your Linux System For The Radeon RX Vega
As has been already covered, with AMDGPU's new display code stack (also known as DC / DAL) having yet to be merged into the mainline Linux kernel, you won't see "out of the box" support for Radeon RX Vega on Linux for at least a few months. Thus the easiest way for quickly getting the Radeon RX Vega graphics cards on Linux is by installing the AMDGPU-PRO driver. That is, of course, assuming you are running a supported distribution like Ubuntu 16.04, Red Hat Enterprise Linux / CentOS, or SUSE Linux Enterprise. Support on unofficial distributions will vary as always depending upon your Linux kernel version, X.Org Server, etc.
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TORONTO — A coalition of business groups says Ontario’s proposed changes to labour laws will put 185,000 jobs at risk in the first two years of being implemented.
The Keep Ontario Working Coalition, which includes groups such as the Ontario Chamber of Commerce and the Retail Council of Canada, has released an economic impact analysis of the labour reforms in Bill 148.
A spokesman for the coalition says the bill will have “dramatic unintended consequences,” including job losses.
The proposed legislation would, among other things, raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour, require equal pay for part-time workers and expand personal emergency leave.
Business groups have repeatedly expressed concerns about the minimum wage increase and the pace at which it would be implemented.
The bill would boost the minimum wage, which is currently set to rise with inflation from $11.40 an hour to $11.60 in October, up to $14 on Jan. 1, 2018, and $15 the following year.
Harris is expected to start his Clippers debut Saturday against Chicago, Clipperholics of the FanSided Network reports.
As expected, Harris will make his debut Saturday after being traded from the Pistons earlier in the week. The 25-year-old will start at one forward spot alongside Gallinari, while fellow former-Piston Avery Bradley will get the nod at shooting guard.
General Electric Co said on Wednesday it will fold its energy connections business into its GE Power unit, and that connections chief Russell Stokes would lead the combined business as Steve Bolze retires as head of GE Power. Bolze said in a letter to employees that he had told GE Chief Executive Jeff Immelt he would retire after 24 years at GE if he was not chosen to lead the company.
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The funeral mass has taken place of the four victims of last Mondays crash on the N25 outside New Ross
It was presided over by Bishop Denis Brennan in Cushinstown
Mourners from the US and Ireland gathered in Cushinstown Parish Church today for the funeral mass of four members of the Alexander Family who were killed on their way the funeral of Lily Alexanders sister Winnie Keevey a week ago today
The Taoiseach was represented at the mass by his Aid De Camp
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Davis finished with 43 points (17-34 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 6-8 FT), 10 rebounds, three steals and one block in 38 minutes during Friday's 114-100 victory over the Thunder.
Davis was unstoppable Friday, delivering the Pelicans arguably their best road win of the season. With DeMarcus Cousins (Achilles) gone for the remainder of the season, Davis is going to be shouldering a heavy load moving forward. After a couple of tough losses without Cousins, this victory was a huge boost for the team who will welcome their newest recruit, Nikola Mirotic, for their next game against the Timberwolves on Saturday. This will take some of the offensive pressure off Davis and will hopefully help to spread the floor, allowing him to go to work inside the paint.
MOMBASA, Kenya (Reuters) - Eleven people drowned when the boat they were traveling in capsized in turbulent waters in the Indian Ocean off Kenya, officials and witnesses said on Monday.
Ten of the dead were members of the same family and were heading to a local airport to catch a flight to Mombasa on Sunday, Joseph Kanyiri, area government administrator, told Reuters.
The sole survivor was Shekue Kahale, a local politician who campaigned for election to parliament in last week's election. His wife, four children and a sister with three children, were among those who died, Kahale told reporters.
"We suspect the boat capsized due to sea turbulence,” Kanyiri said.
Nine bodies had been recovered by midday on Monday and a search for the remaining bodies was ongoing, Kanyiri said.
(Reporting by Joseph Akwiri; Editing by George Obulutsa; Editing by Robin Pomeroy)
Play for day one of the ASB Classic has been suspended due to rain, meaning number one seed Serena Williams will have to wait until tomorrow to make her debut.
Poor weather has affected the tournament since 1pm today with games on the back courts postponed first before tournament organisers finally made the decision to end the day’s play on centre court as well a short time ago.
Williams was supposed to play Frenchwoman Pauline Parmentier at 6.30pm this evening after rising star Naomi Osaka and Annika Beck finished their match.
Osaka won the first set 6-2 and was leading the second set 2-1 when her game against the German tennis player was suspended.
Hollywood based rockers Salems Lott have released a new video for the track "Shattered To Pieces", from their upcoming album Mask Of Morality, set to be released April 6th. The clip, directed by Ian Moore and produced by UWOWI, can be seen below:
Salems Lott guitarist Jett has checked in with the following comment: "This track is a very universal song as most people have had to deal with the sudden affliction of sickness or loss of those who are close to them and the accompanying forms of grief, anger and acceptance. It's very different from the band's previous work and showcases a diversity in the band's sound."
Tracklisting:
“Enigma”
“When Heaven Comes Down”
“You Can’t Hide From The Beast Inside”
“Higher Anguish”
“Royal Desperado”
“Fatal Attraction”
“Shattered To Pieces”
“Thin Ice”
“Mother Of Chains”
“Alexandria’s Genesis”
“Enigma” video:
“You Can’t Hide From The Beast Inside” video:
March 29 Las Vegas Sands Corp
* Las Vegas Sands Corp - Units entered into a fourth amendment to existing credit agreement dated as of December 19, 2013
* Las Vegas Sands Corp - Under agreement, term loan lenders will provide refinancing term loans in an aggregate amount of $2.18 billion - SEC Filing
* Las Vegas Sands Corp - Amendment agreement extends maturity date of term loans from December 19, 2020 to March 29, 2024 Source text: [bit.ly/2nwI4OM] Further company coverage:
Officials with the Montgomery Fire Department are investigating two fires within the same week, on the same street, as arson. According to Sgt.
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Jennifer Lopez strikes a fierce pose as she and boyfriend Alex Rodriguez hit the red carpet at the 2018 Time 100 Gala on Tuesday night (April 24) at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City.
The 48-year-old entertainer looked super sexy in a sparkling nude-colored gown as the 42-year-old former Yankees player looked handsome in a black tux.
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There are many roads to qualifying for the Rugby World Cup. 12 of the teams in England two years ago knew their berths for the next tournament in Japan were secure after finishing third or higher in the pool stages. Now only five places remain, with familiar nations such as Romania to newcomers in Tahiti all still in the mix.
For Tonga scrum-half Sonatane Takulua there was no moment of on-field joy to celebrate the fact that his country had qualified for their eighth World Cup, after finishing as runners-up in this year's Pacific Nations Cup. Instead he found out through Twitter.
"After we faced Fiji [in the Pacific Nations Cup] our tour was done and we went our separate ways. I was checking on Twitter for score updates," Takulua told the Telegraph.
"In the first half it felt like Samoa were going to take the [qualification] slot. Then after not getting a few updates, I saw the final score...
Wow. Polish national media council fines the main independent TV station 1.48 million zlotys for "propagating illegal activity," i.e. showing demonstrations on TV https://t.co/LQD4VaM4zW
Two boys, aged four and five, died of suffocation after being stuck inside a car for close to nine hours in outer Delhi's Ranhola area. The incident took place on October 3.According to the police, the two boys were playing in the car owned by the father of one of the boys. Around 1 pm, the car owner, a taxi driver, locked the vehicle through central locking, without realising that the children were inside, a police officer said.After a few hours, when the family members realised that the children were missing, they rushed to the police station in a neighbour's car to file a complaint.Meanwhile, one of the relatives of the boys unlocked the car door and found them in an unconscious state, the officer said.The boys were rushed to a hospital where they were declared “brought dead” by the doctors. The post-mortem report said they died due to suffocation. There were burn injuries on their body.
A man died after he was hit by a car while trying to cross a highway on his bike in Lane County, Oregon State Police said.
At 9:38 p.m Sunday, the bicyclist crossed Oregon 58 in the path of a car heading east on the highway, state police said in a statement.
They didn't name the cyclist pending notification of his family.
He sustained major injuries and was taken by ambulance to PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at Riverbend. He was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
One of the eastbound lanes of the highway was blocked for about four hours for the investigation.
The bicyclist wasn't wearing a helmet and the bicycle didn't have any lighting, police said.
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(CNN) A car was intentionally rammed into a pizzeria east of Paris Monday night, leaving one person dead and seven injured, according to the French Interior Ministry.
The incident took place in Sept-Sorts, 55 kilometers (34 miles) east of Paris, a ministry spokesperson told CNN.
The driver of the car has been arrested but his motivations are still unknown the spokesperson said.
The French National police tweeted that an operation was ongoing and asked people to respect the security perimeter, in order not to affect the rescue operations.
Developing story - more to come
China has criticized a U.S. government report that portrays Beijing as a potential nuclear adversary and called on Washington to honor its commitments to reduce its own arsenal.
The Defense Ministry on Sunday said China's military activities are defensive and its nuclear forces are the "minimum level" required for its security. A ministry statement expressed hope the United States will "abandon a Cold War mentality" and "shoulder its special and prior responsibility for its own nuclear disarmament."
A sweeping U.S. nuclear policy review issued Friday says Washington wants to prevent Beijing from mistakenly concluding that any use of nuclear weapons, however limited, is acceptable.
RICHMOND, Va. (AP)  Virginia set to expand Medicaid after state Senate gives approval, ending yearslong partisan battle.
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Watch John Pilger in this commentary on Russia Tonight on the British Government’s accusations against Russia over the poisoning of the double agent Sergei Skripal and his daughter in Salisbury.
The attack, Pilger notes, occurred not far from the Porton Down facility where chemical weapons are developed for the United Kingdom.
Caissie Levy, who played Fantine in the 2014 revival of Les Misérables and Elphaba in Wicked, will play Elsa, and Patti Murin (Lysistrata Jones, Xanadu and currently in NBC’s Chicago Med) will play Anna in Frozen, Disney’s new musical aiming for a spring 2018 Broadway bow.
They topline a principal cast that includes Jelani Alladin as Kristoff, Greg Hildreth as Olaf, John Riddle as Hans and Robert Creighton as Duke of Weselton in the adaptation of the 2013 animated blockbuster, which won the Best Animated Feature Oscar and grossed $1.28 billion worldwide.
Ahead of rehearsals that begin in June, Tony winner Rob Ashford (Thoroughly Modern Millie) has replaced Christopher Gattelli as choreographer, who producers said has chosen to leave the show. Ashford and Frozen director Michael Grandage teamed before (on stage for Evita and Guys And Dolls and Ashford did the choreography for Disney’s feature film Cinderella.
Frozen is produced by Disney Theatrical Productions, which unveiled the cast today.
2016-17 O'Brien Fellow Mark Johnson will discuss the findings from his fellowship project, "Outbreak," published in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. The ongoing series looked into the growing threat posed by diseases that jump from animals to humans.
Our own choices are increasing the threat that once-distant diseases will spread to developed nations. Through their roles in climate change, clearing of forests and globalization, humans are driving the rise of diseases that pass from animals to us. Our next choice -- how to respond -- is fraught with ethical, moral and political concerns.
The conference will include discussions on climate change and the ethics of genetic modification, and a panel on the student work involved in this project.
Read the series here: https://projects.jsonline.com/news/2017/3/8/orangutan-death-sparks-fear-about-greater-threat.html
Tickets are not required, but highly recommended.
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – Earth, Wind & Fire, one of the world’s top-selling musical groups, will perform in Youngstown.
The show will be Friday, March 16 at the Covelli Centre. The show starts at 7:30 p.m., with doors opening at 6 p.m.
Earth, Wind & Fire got its start in Chicago in 1969. The band has released 23 albums, including eight #1 R&B singles and eight Double Platinum Top 10 Pop Albums. The band has earned more than 50 Gold and Platinum albums and sold over 100 million albums worldwide, earning them a solid spot as one of best-selling music artist of all time.
Some of their top hits include “September,” “Boogie Wonderland” and “Let’s Groove.”
They were inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000.
Tickets for the Youngstown show range in price from $45.50 to $95.50. They go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, December 15.
You can get tickets at the Southwoods Health box office at the Covelli Centre, by calling 1-800-745-3000 or visiting www.ticketmaster.com.
Leeds United 2-1 Bristol City: Garry Monk happy with the win
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Do you know anyone who would love to grow their own hops?
Social Hops, Dublin's hops growing project is currently on the look out for plots, gardens and unusual spaces to establish mini Community Hop Farms.
You can get the chance to grow your own hops with other avid gardeners and beer enthusiasts in some of the most unlikely destinations.
The Social Hops movement is known to have rooftops, balconies and the most unlikely spots in the heart of the city covered in varieties of hops.
If you know of a perfect patch to grow hops, get in touch with Social Hops for more information and learn how you can get involved.
Contact andrew@urbanfarm.ie with your idea or space
Enter to win a family 4-pack of tickets for the Florence Freedom game on Friday, June 15 11th
It’s Star Wars Night with Star Wars characters in attendance! Plus, the first 800 Kids Club Members get a light saber ! The team will also be wearing special Star Wars themed jerseys for the game!
Plus, stick around after the game for Star Wars themed post-game fireworks!
April 24 (Reuters) - Industrial Bank Co Ltd:
* SAYS Q1 NET PROFIT UP 6.2 PERCENT Y/Y
* SAYS IT PLANS TO ISSUE UP TO 300 MILLION DOMESTIC PREFERENCE SHARES IN PRIVATE PLACEMENT, TO RAISE UP TO 30 BILLION YUAN ($4.76 billion) TO REPLENISH CAPITAL Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2HVMMjm; bit.ly/2FepDFM Further company coverage: ($1 = 6.3041 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
TORONTO — Security ministers from the G7 countries are discussing how to fight the threats lurking in the internet's dark spaces against the backdrop of a city reeling from Monday's deadly van attack.
Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale was peppered with questions and offers of assistance from his G7 counterparts after Monday's daylight tragedy that saw the driver of a rental van barrel through a crowd of people on a north Toronto sidewalk, killing 10 pedestrians and injuring 15.
Goodale maintains no motive for the attack has been found to link it to a national security threat, although he acknowledges that the police investigation is in its early stages.
A major focus of the final day of the G7 ministerial meeting in Toronto will be addressing violent extremism and looking at the role of the internet as a tool for training, propaganda and financing.
Sam Carroll and the rest of the team will be with you today from 9am to ensure constant coverage of all things EFC, including news, great photos, nostalgia, live interviews and much, much more.
The ECHO will also provide you with the very latest transfer news as it happens throughout the week, with every rumour and story digested and analysed each day with updates from full-time EFC reporter Phil Kirkbride, as well as Head of Sport David Prentice and more.
There will be all the latest team news before games, plus every one of the next Everton manager's press conferences covered live and with video.
We want you to get involved too - tell us your thoughts on what's happening at Goodison by tweeting @LivEchoEFC or @SamCarroll0. Join the debate!
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B.T. first tried stand-up comedy in college and the rest is history. He has performed in over 43 states, three countries, and has been seen in numerous television shows from the Sci-Fi channel’s Black Scorpion, to the critically acclaimed HBO movie Suckers. With an act that crosses all boundaries, B.T. will surely have you rolling with laughter. His physical performance style and charm landed him two performances on NBC's Friday Night Videos and a performance at the prestigious HBO U.S. Comedy Arts Festival. B.T. has also appeared on BET’s Comic View, MTV's The Jenny McCarthy Show, and FOX's The Keenan Ivory Wayans Show. Catch this versatile entertainer as he continues to rise.
The metropolitan area is served by four interstates. Last month, a five-lane section of one collapsed during rush hour and took part of that highway out of commission.
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Eldon is celebrating our nation’s Independence Day with a full slate of events and activities, including a 5k, a parade, open swimming in the aquatic center, and, of course, a large fireworks display. It will be busy day that you may need to plan early for – especially when it comes to parking.
NEWS-7-4-18 Michael Brandt - 4th July 2018
That’s Parks and Rec Director Michael Brandt. He says you can also take Mill Street to the Sacred Heart Catholic Church and park in the adjacent field. While you’re out celebrating, wherever you choose to go, keep plenty of water on hand and stay hydrated to beat the heat.
The Development Review Committee, DRC, staff meeting presents an opportunity for applicants to discuss proposed or current projects with county review staff in lieu of, and/or prior to, meeting formally with the Development Review Committee. One or...
South African communities give Nigerians quit notice
The Nigeria Union in South Africa, on Wednesday claimed that two communities in the country, have asked Nigerians to leave their territories. President of the union, Ikechukwu Anyene, said the Kuruman community in Northern Cape Province gave Nigerians till Thursday to leave. He also said the Klaafontein community, Extension 5, Johannesburg, directed landlords not to […]
South African communities give Nigerians quit notice
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A 55-year-old woman was found dead Thursday morning after freezing to death outside the Herman Building in downtown Saskatoon, according to her family.
Police said a passerby found the woman on the fire escape of the building on the 200 block of Third Avenue South.
A relative told CTV News the woman’s name was Rita May Arnault. She lived in North Battleford, but was drinking in Saskatoon the night she died. Arnault had a disagreement with someone and then couldn’t get back into the building, her relative said.
Police haven’t released the cause of death, but said their initial investigation and an autoposy didn’t show anything suspicious.
The temperature dropped as low as -30 C overnight before Arnault’s body was discovered.
There were three “exposure deaths” in Saskatoon last season, according to the coroner’s office. Statistics aren’t yet available for this year.
Police are seeking surveillance video from the area.
Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger, has claimed that Alexis Sanchez is earning more than £600,000-a-week at Manchester United.
Wenger, spoke during an interactive session for the club’s executive box holders.
The Frenchman also admitted that he should have sold Sanchez for 60m to Manchester City last summer.
The Chilean eventually moved to United in a deal that saw Arsenal get Henrikh Mkhitaryan.
When quizzed whether Sanchez’s deal was as much as the £600,000-a-week as had been reported, Wenger pointed to the ceiling as if to signify it was worth even more.
Sanchez endured an unhappy four months at Arsenal, after being made to stay at the Emirates and Wenger pointed to his drop in goals and assists, as to why the gamble to keep him backfired.
SHOCKING NEWS FROM THE WORLD OF SCIENCE: If You Drink This Kind Of Red Wine, You’re More Attractive (Says Science).
HOWARD CITY — The Big Rapids girls soccer team edged Tri-County 2-1 on the road Monday. The game was originally scheduled to be played at Big Rapids, but […]
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The holiday season in Jeffreys Bay has been characterized by near perfect weather for the holidayakers who have flocked to the coastal town for their annual pilgrimage.
Local photographer Robbie Irlam took this image of Jeffreys Bay waking up during the festive season.
LONDON (AP) — Israeli author David Grossman has won the Man Booker International Prize for his novel "A Horse Walks Into a Bar."
The award was announced Wednesday in London.
Grossman beat out five other finalists, including fellow Israeli author Amos Oz for the counterpart to Britain's prestigious Booker Prize. Grossman's novel is about a failing standup comic and his final performance.
The award has a prize of 50,000 pounds ($64,000) that is split evenly between Grossman and translator Jessica Cohen.
The prize was previously a career honor, but changed last year to recognize a single book in a bid to increase the profile of international fiction in English-speaking countries.
Last year the prize was awarded to "The Vegetarian" by South Korea's Han Kang.
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Live Updates: Washington In Shock After A Gunman Opens Fire On Republican Congressmen
"We are united in our shock and anguish," Speaker Paul Ryan said after a gunman opened fire on Republicans at baseball practice, injuring five people. "An attack on one of us is an attack on all of us."
Ever been to Springfield? Not the one in Missouri. The one in Illinois. See why this summer is the perfect time to make a trip to the Capital City.
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An emergency official says a small plane has crashed at an airfield in eastern Austria, killing two people aboard.
Lower Austria province fire service spokesman Franz Resperger told the Austria Press Agency that the aircraft came down nose-first Wednesday morning in a field next to the runway at the Voeslau-Kottingbrunn airfield, south of Vienna. The two men were trapped in the badly damaged cockpit.
There was no immediate word on the cause of the crash.
Vargas (hand) was confirmed for his Mets debut Saturday in San Diego, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
As expected, Vargas will start Saturday against the Padres after missing a month with a broken glove hand. He'll fill in as the Mets' fifth starter after the struggling Matt Harvey was sent to the bullpen. Vargas had a surprising 18 wins but just a 4.16 ERA (with a 4.94 xFIP) in 32 starts for the Royals last season.
May 3 Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri As
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Fedex Corp:
* Fedex Corp - Ceo Frederick W. Smith's 2017 total annual compensation was $15.6 million versus $16.8 million in 2016 Source text: (bit.ly/2w7Ir8N) Further company coverage:
Natural Bridge Hoedown
The famous Natural Bridge Hoedowns have been a popular tradition at Natural Bridge for over 45 years! Natural Bridge State Resort Park and square dance caller, Jane Bolin, invite you on Saturdays from May through mid-October to Hoedown Island for some easy to learn Appalachian square dancing, line dancing, two-stepping, polka’s, waltzes and other couple and individual dances. The warm-up dance starts at 6:30 pm and the regular dance program begins at 7:30 pm. Admission is $3.00/person (ages 12 & under are free). As an outdoor event, there is the possibility of cancellation if inclement weather is forecast or occurs.
Oct 07, 2017 / 6:30 P.M. - 10:00 P.M.
Oct 14, 2017 / 6:30 P.M. - 10:00 P.M.
Oct 21, 2017 / 6:30 P.M. - 10:00 P.M.
For more information call (606) 663-2214 or visit parks.ky.gov/
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‘Beginning of the end has started,’ says Mamata Banerjee as BJP loses in UP, Bihar by-polls
A video has emerged online which shows Nigeria’s Vice-President, Yemi Osinbajo and some past leaders of Nigeria – former Heads of state, Presidents and Vice-Presidents singing hymns for the deliverance of the country from its current multiple challenges.
Osinbajo was joined by the likes of Olusegun Obasanjo, Yakubu Gowon, Ernest Shonekan among others as they rendered the popular christian hymn, “O God our Help In Ages Past”. Press play to watch it after the cut.
Vice-President shared the video on his Facebook page and wrote:
A squad commander in the Givati ​​Brigade, who was seen in a video stealing fruit from an Arab stand in Hevron during an operation of his unit in the city, has been sentenced by the battalion commander to 20 days in military prison, according to Channel 10 Television.
In addition to the prison sentence, the battalion commander dismissed the soldier from his position as a squad commander. The Israel Defense Forces Spokesman said, "The investigation conducted by the battalion commander revealed that the soldier's behavior was not consistent with IDF values."
Lexington County man who stabbed wife in the heart sentenced to 45 years with no parole
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The Rockville girls basketball team beat Attica 35-28 to win their first sectional championship since 1981.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Latest on the 90th annual Academy Awards, which are being bestowed Sunday at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood (all times local):
The Cold War fantasy film “The Shape of Water” is the winner of the best picture Academy Award.
Director Guillermo del Toro’s film has been considered one of the front-runners for the evening’s top honor. It received a leading 13 nominations for this year’s Oscars, and won four Oscars on Sunday night.
It stars Sally Hawkins as a mute janitor who falls in love with an aquatic creature kept captive in a government lab.
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April 28 SK No.3 Special Purpose Acquisition Co Ltd :
* Says it will be merged by SGA Systems Co., Ltd, a software company
* Says merger ratio is 1 : 1.7191726 between the two companies and 10,915,582 shares will be issued for the merger
* Expected merger date is Sep. 29
Source text in Korean: goo.gl/qMOXpp
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
A thief was struck by “instant karma” after he stole a cellphone and taxi drivers took justice into their own hands.
Kosie van der Merwe‚ a farmer from Kinross in Mpumalanga‚ was driving to the Witbank Airport on Thursday around 5pm‚ with the window of his red Toyota Hilux bakkie open.
At a traffic light in Emalahleni a man asked Van der Merwe for a cigarette with his body slightly turned and his right hand in his pocket. Van der Merwe said he does not smoke.
The thief pulled out an Okapi knife‚ raised it above his shoulder “like he was throwing a ball” and demanded Van der Merwe’s Samsung S8.
Independent senator David Leyonhjelm wants to amend the Sex Discrimination Act to protect businesses opposed to same-sex marriage.
A crossbench senator wants sex discrimination laws changed to protect the "proverbial wedding cake baker" and other businesses when same-sex marriage is made legal.
'So that it won't be discriminatory for suppliers of goods and services to refuse to supply those good or services in the context of solemnising marriage," Liberal Democrat David Leyonhjelm told reporters in Canberra on Tuesday.
"The proverbial wedding cake baker, florists, other suppliers of goods and services in the context of a wedding won't be in breach of the sex discrimination act if my amendment passes."
Crossbench senator Nick Xenophon said he would wait to see the details before deciding on a position.
"I think principles of non-discrimination are very important," he said.
NEOSHO, Mo. (AP) - A significant landmark in the history of education of black students is in its final stages before being added to the National Register of Historic Places.
The Joplin Globe reports historic preservation consultant Deb Sheals presented the George Washington Carver schoolhouse to the Missouri Advisory Council on Historic Preservation last week. The site was approved and recommended for advancement to the final stage.
The National Park Service is expected to approve the designation within the next 12 weeks in Washington, D.C.
Missouri passed legislation in 1865 requiring districts to provide schools for children regardless of race, but included a provision for segregated schools.
The public school was the first dedicated school for black students in Neosho. Prominent scientist and inventor George Washington Carver attended the school for two years.
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Purdue returned from spring break and had its first practice since March 7 on Monday.
Stacy Clardie and Kyle Charters watched intently. What'd they see?
Welcome to the Decanter World Wine Awards
Now in its 15th year, the Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) is the world’s largest and most influential wine competition. Judged by the top wine experts from around the globe, the DWWA is trusted internationally for its rigorous judging process.
The call Friday morning was urgent. You need to come home, Jose Palma's wife told him. Now.
Palma left the house he was painting and jumped in his car. An awful feeling churned in his chest as he drove. After months of sleepless nights, maybe the day they'd been dreading was here. They were about to be kicked out of the home they'd bought and renovated only to find out it was a scam and they never legally owned it.
Pulling into his driveway on Pine Street in southern Dallas, Palma saw his family's attorney, Dallas County District Attorney Faith Johnson, and his family's advocate, Lisette Caraballo, standing on his porch with his wife and kids.
"A man has bought this house and is giving it to you," Caraballo said in Spanish, smiling. "It's your house. You don't have to pay. It's a gift."
FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — Federal prosecutors say a man was arrested in central California for allegedly uploading the Marvel film “Deadpool” to his Facebook page days after its February 2016 release.
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California says 21-year-old Trevon Maurice Franklin was arrested Tuesday on a federal criminal charge of copyright infringement.
The arrest follows an FBI investigation.
The office says the film copyrighted by the Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation was viewed more than 5 million times on Franklin’s Facebook page.
It says Franklin used the screen name “Tre-Von M. King” to upload the film, which was one of the highest-grossing movies in 2016.
If convicted, Franklin faces a statutory maximum penalty of three years in federal prison.
April 13 Tapstone Energy Inc
* Tapstone Energy Inc files for IPO of up to $100 million of common stock - sec filing
* Tapstone Energy Inc - applied to list common stock on new york stock exchange under symbol “TE”
* Tapstone Energy Inc says BofA Merrill lynch and citigroup are underwriters to IPO
* Tapstone Energy Inc - proposed IPO price is an estimate solely for purpose of calculating sec registration fee Source text : bit.ly/2o9RRJp
Douglas James defeated Tyler Bateman via DQ in the main event of the Santino Bros’ No Rest for the Wicked on February 2 in Bell Gardens. Click for full results.
Santino Bros.
No Rest for the Wicked
February 2, 2018
Santino Bros. Dojo
Bell Gardens, CA
Jake Atlas over Vandagriff
Dominick Kubrick over Alonzo Alvarez
Robby Phoenix vs. Lucas Riley vs. Koto Hiro went to a no-contest when Jake Atlas interfered.
True Grit (Jesse James & Hoss Hogg) over DoomFly (Eli Everfly & Delilah Doom)
Douglas James over Tyler Bateman by DQ to retain the Santino Bros. Submission Championship.
-Post match Ruby Raze challenges Bateman to a Three Stages of Hell match
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Crossroads continues the John Lee Hooker Centennial Birthday feature with some early classics, a guest appearance with slide guitar Roy Rogers, music from his daughter Zakiya Hooker, and a cover by Living Blues Award winner Billy Branch.
Plus music from another Living Blues Award winner Rhiannon Giddens, a celebration of Robert Plant’s birthday with the blues side of Led Zeppelin, and new music from Eric Bibb, Doug Macleod, and Chris ‘Bad News’ Barnes.
Florida congressman says federal government has vowed to assist with investigation into pedestrian bridge collapse at Florida International University.
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HARRISBURG, Pa. — Firefighters are on the scene of a row home fire in Harrisburg. Flames were showing from the second floor of the home, located on the 100 block of North 13th Street. Fire broke out after 1 p.m.
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* Said on Thursday decided to buy 25 percent stake in Oncu Girisim Sermayesi Yatirim Ortakligi (Oncu GSYO) through participation into capital increase in Oncu GSYO with 20.0 million lira ($5.61 million)
* Share capital of Oncu GSYO will be increased to 80.0 million lira from 51.0 million lira
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By the time you see this, the Twins may have already traded Brian Dozier and his 40+ homers. Multiple reports are trying to link the Atlanta Braves into the mix for this trade sweepstakes.
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - The Illinois House has approved another plan for state licensing of gun dealers after an earlier version was vetoed by the governor.
The vote Tuesday was 65-49 in favor of requiring firearms dealers to pay a fee for a five-year state license. It would require training for gun shop employees to spot illegal purchasers and videotaping of key areas of the business.
The measure is opposed by gun-rights advocates as too vague and too burdensome to small dealers. Addison Democratic Rep. Kathleen Willis says her plan is aimed at stopping the legal sale of firearms to those who transfer them to criminals.
Opponents say a majority of law-abiding gun dealers is being punished.
The plan must return to the Senate because of House changes.
McCaw (toe) is available for Saturday's game against the Nuggets, Connor Letourneau of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
McCaw is good to go after being listed as questionable earlier in the day with toe soreness. He should assume his regular role as a reserve Saturday; the 22-year-old is averaging 3.8 points, 1.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists across 16.4 minutes per game this season.
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ST. CHARLES, Mo. _The Walk to End Alzheimer's is fast approaching. It's the worlds largest event to raise funds and awareness for Alzheimer's care, support and research.
The September 30 event will be held in multiple locations in the bi-state area, including one in St. Charles.
Mrs. Missouri-America, Bridget Schuster from O'fallon, Missouri, talks about the importance of the walk.
St. Charles Walk to End Alzheimer's
St. Charles Community College
Saturday, September 30th
Registration opens at 8am
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1-800-272-3900
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DARIEN, Ill. -- A few months ago, WGN introduced you to a young Chicago Cubs fan battling a rare form of cancer. His family travels to Mexico for costly experimental treatments.
Muralist Ken Markiewicz, owner of Crayons Gone Wild, was so moved by Joey Ventimiglia's story, that he offered to turn the boy's bedroom into a Cubs fan's dream -- free of charge.
So while the family was out of town for a recent treatment, Markiewicz transformed Joey's room -- he painted a W Flag on the ceiling, an ivy outfield on his bedroom wall and he even got the entire 2017 team to sign his closet doors.
And when Joey returned home, he got the surprise of his life.
To support Joey on his journey to recovery, visit his GoFundMe page here.
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Sinn Féin representative Oliver McMullan has met with the PSNI to discuss “ongoing loyalist criminality” in the Larne area.
In a statement, Mr. McMullan said: “I met today (Friday) with senior PSNI officers in Larne to discuss the ongoing criminality from loyalist groups in the Larne area.
“I made it clear to the PSNI that people in the area are living in fear of these loyalist criminal gangs and that action is needed.
“The meeting was positive and they assured me that patrols would be stepped up and action taken against these gangs.
“I will continue to meet with the PSNI in the time ahead to ensure that progress is made so that communities can live in peace.”
Feb 2 (Reuters) - TOFAS TURK OTOMOBIL:
* REPORTED ON THURSDAY FY 2017 NET PROFIT AT 1.28 BILLION LIRA VERSUS 970.2 MILLION LIRA YEAR AGO
* FY 2017 REVENUE AT 17.47 BILLION LIRA VERSUS 14.24 BILLION LIRA YEAR AGO
* EXPECTS DOMESTIC RETAIL SALES AT 110,000 - 120,000 UNITS AND PRODUCTION VOLUME AT 370,000 - 390,000 UNITS IN FY 2018
* EXPECTS INVESTMENTS AT 150.0 - 170.0 MILLION EUROS IN FY 2018
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HOMESTEAD, FLA. (WSVN) - Two people were able to swim to safety after, officials said, their car ended up in a canal in Homestead, Monday morning.
According to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, the occupants’ vehicle went inside the water near Southwest 142nd Avenue and 312th Street. The driver and passenger made their way out the vehicle and swam back to shore safely.
The car was eventually pulled out of the canal.
The cause of the accident remains under investigation.
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Remember UberRush? Don't worry, you're not alone in saying, "Not really." And now, it looks as though Uber wants to forget about UberRush, too.
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One person is dead after a pre-Fourth of July shooting in the Del Paso Heights neighborhood.
According to a press release from the Sacramento Police Department, officers were called to the area of Fell Street and Harris Avenue just before midnight after reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers found a man suffering from gunshot wounds. The victim was eventually pronounced dead at the scene.
Homicide Investigation – Fell Street / Harris Avenue.
On Tuesday, July 3, 2018, at approximately 11:26 p.m., officers from the Sacramento Police Department were called to the area of Fell Street / Harris Avenue, regarding a shooting. #sacpd https://t.co/Py6yehlhdz pic.twitter.com/fbq6oifIxN — Sacramento Police (@SacPolice) July 4, 2018
Police have not yet released the identity of the victim, or a description of the suspect.
If you have any information regarding this incident, call the Sacramento Police Department at 916-264-5471.
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Pulock picked up two assists while adding four shots, three blocked shots, a hit and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Blue Jackets.
It was a strong overall effort for the 23-year-old, but while he has eight points (one goal, seven assists) in his last 10 games, five of them came in the same contest. Pulock's game-to-game volatility makes him a risky play in DFS formats, even if he's proving to be a useful asset in deeper season-long leagues.
A college football player in Alabama has been charged with murder after police say he shot a high school basketball player who was out getting ready for his senior prom. Anthony Parker, an 18-year-old freshman at University of West Alabama, was arrested Tuesday for firing into an occupied vehicle, according to news reports.
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Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt has signed a proposed rule that would restrict the types of scientific studies regulators can use to determine the impact of pesticide and pollution exposure on human health.
Pruitt says the change would increase transparency in the agency's decision-making by requiring all underlying data used in scientific studies to be made publicly available.
Critics, including former EPA administrators and scientists, say Pruitt's move is designed to restrict the agency from citing peer-reviewed public-health studies that use patient medical records required to be kept confidential under patient privacy laws.
The embattled EPA administrator signed the proposed order at EPA headquarters Tuesday in an event that was livestreamed on the agency's website but not open to press coverage.
REFUGIO, Texas (AP) — A natural gas pipeline has exploded in South Texas, in a fiery display that lit up the sky and could be seen for miles.
Texas Department of Public Safety Sgt. Nathan Brandley says the explosion occurred early Wednesday near Refugio (ray-FYOO’-ee-oh), a rural community north of Corpus Christi, about 15 miles from the Texas Coast.
Brandley says no one was hurt and that there are no refineries or plants nearby.
He says it’s too early to know what triggered the explosion.
Brandley says crews are working to close the line and extinguish the flames.
Mishaps with transmission lines are not uncommon. In the past two decades, the U.S. government has recorded more than 2,000 accidents on gas transmission lines across the country.
Dear Editor,
Let me say that Tacuma Ogunseye has stood the test of time, and has left footprints in the sands of time, as one would say. He has been in the trenches, and struggled along with the poor and powerless; he is no johnny come lately who beats his chest and blows his own trumpet. And by the way, say what you will, this brother is an intellectual in his own right. Look, I’m not saying the brother is infallible, but I have faith in him. But let me make myself clear ‒ and I hope that I’m wrong ‒ I have no confidence in the coalition, although still, I would welcome a surprise. Just why some are bent on destroying genuine everyday people really beats me, why don’t they go after the real rogues; they don’t hide, they are there in the open. I am disappointed that Ogunseye’s comrades who know better and can stand on a mountain top and sing his praises are silent as the grave.
Yours faithfully
Frank Fyffe
From 4:30 to 10 a.m. Thursday, the City of Santa Barbara will temporarily close the 1100 block of Anacapa Street, between Anapamu and Figueroa streets.
The street closure is necessary to accommodate continuing roof maintenance activities at the Central Library, 40 E. Anapamu St.
Vehicle traffic will be detoured to surrounding streets.
For more information, contact William Davis at 805.897.2666 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) .
— William Davis is a project engineer for the City of Santa Barbara Public Works Department, Facilities & Energy Management Division.
Yerevan/Mediamax/. During the day and on the night of February 14 Azerbaijan violated the ceasefire regime for 45 times on NK-Azerbaijan Line of Contact, applying fire weapons of different caliber.
More than 600 shots were released in the direction of the Armenian positions.
Azerbaijani Armed Forces applied 60 mm and 82 mm mortar launchers in the Eastern direction, releasing 3 shells.
Vanguard units of NKR Defense Army returned fire to suppress Azerbaijan’s offensive activity.
Join V-103, The People’s Station, as we put on the most lit Tailgate party at our new location at Northside Drive & Rhodes Street next to Vine City MARTA station as Atlanta takes on Carolina at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Sunday, December 31st, 2017 from 11:00am to Kickoff. Join V-103 as we turn it all the way up at Northside drive and Rhodes Street with the Liquid Luxury Lounge presented by Courvoisier and Effen Vodka!
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A 37-year-old Mesick man is facing a lengthy prison sentence after he was arraigned in 84th District Court Tuesday for failure to comply with the sex offenders reg... As cadillacnews.com transitions to a metered site, the login information will help us determine whether you are a paid subscriber or one of our casual visitors. The process of logging in does not make you a subscriber nor does it require any billing info, so there is no financial obligation attached to logging in.
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Ignite continues to blow up the Danceworks Studio Theatre with the area’s best and most exciting hip hop crews. These high energy performances are a DanceLAB favorite–be a part of this year’s experience.
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Couple found dead in Grover Beach identified
April 24, 2018
Grover Beach police have identified a man and woman who died earlier this month in a suspected drug overdose. [Cal Coast Times]
On the evening of April 12, Grover Beach officers found the bodies of Randy Stroub, 61, and Christine McLain, 52, inside the same room of a home in the 100 block of Newport Avenue. Officers found illegal narcotics and drug paraphernalia at the scene.
Police initially said there were no obvious signs of foul play. Officers were investigating the relation of drugs to the deaths.
The county coroner’s unit has since performed autopsies on both Stroub and McClain. Toxicology results are pending, and investigators have yet to determine their causes of death.
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Nikki Dye with her triplets, Maggie, Hank, and Sawyer . Travis and Nikki Dye of Spotsylvania County became parents to the trio two months early on Dec. 31, 2015.
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-At 9:15 last night, Vincennes police were called to investigate a domestic battery complaint at 1212 Sycamore. Cody S. Edgin was arrested for a misdemeanor count of domestic battery
-18-year-old Tyler Bilskie was arrested by State Police last night. He was booked into jail just before midnight for operating while intoxicated and illegal consumption of alcohol.
-Indiana State Police arrested 23-year-old Brandon Smith for refusal to submit to a chemical test. He was jailed just after 5-pm Monday.
-Several were picked up on failure to appear warrants yesterday. 39-year-old Charles Kent, 20-year-old Jordan Griffith-West , 50-year-old Allen Hillenberg and 23-year-old Garrett Daily were all wanted on the warrants.
COLLIERVILLE, Tenn. — Big changes are coming for students in Collierville.
On Monday, the school board approved a plan to reconfigure a couple of school buildings once the new $90 million high school is built.
When it’s done students at Schilling Farms Middle will move into the old high school building. The former middle school will then be turned into an elementary school.
Superintendent John Aitken said the district will also be looking at making some changes to the existing buildings as well.
“Painting, cosmetics, security issues, particularly the middle school. If you convert a middle school to an elementary school you’ve got the little ones that require lower fixtures and restroom facilities,” he said.
Leaders told WREG in the long run, the changes will save them a lot of money and eliminate the need to build any new schools for a while.
Currently, schools in the district are at 90 percent capacity.
The new high school is scheduled to be completed in August 2018.
Left wing Elie signs $735,000 deal to stay with Dallas Stars
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Left wing Remi Elie has signed a $735,000 contract to stay with the Dallas Stars.
The one-year deal with the restricted free agent was announced by the team on Tuesday.
Elie had six goals and eight assists in 72 games last season for the Stars. He added two goals and seven assists in 19 AHL playoff games with the Texas Stars.
Dallas selected the 23-year-old Elie in the second round, 40th overall, in the 2013 NHL draft.
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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Philadelphia police are looking for a killer after two men are gunned down in North Philadelphia on Monday afternoon.
Police say two men, a 39-year-old and a 24-year-old, were shot multiple times around 4 p.m. on the 2900 block of Wishart Street.
Both men were rushed to the hospital where they later died.
No arrests have been made.
Anyone with any information is asked to call police at 215-686-TIPS.
Are you an old-school prospector? You know, the kind who budgets a lot for advertising, tends to be a little pushy or aggressive and lives for cold calling? Not me! If you’re like me, the traditional way probably makes you feel a bit icky. If a sales pitch wouldn’t work on me, then I won’t use it on a prospect. I prefer the softer sell. The kind that attracts people to me instead of repelling them away. The best way to build a real estate business (or any business for that matter) is through relationship building. Building relationships with prospects on a solid ground of service creates loyalty and referrals. The downside of this type of prospecting is that it's more of a marathon than a sprint. It takes time to build these relationships and create a pipeline that is self-sufficient and doesn’t require at least some force-feeding. Service-oriented prospecting incorporates five elements. They are value-based marketing principles, service-oriented focal points, socia...
‘Hire A Man’ a romantic comedy movie, showing in cinemas across the nation and directed by Desmond Elliot, has sold over N8 million in it first three days. The movie which opens in cinemas last Friday has been adjudged as the favourite Nollywood movie in cinemas at the moment. Speaking about the success of the movie, the producer Chinneylove Eze says, “HIRE A MAN was inspired by
SINGAPORE, Aug 15 (Reuters) - Sales of private homes by developers in Singapore hit a three-month high in July and rose 1.5 percent compared with a year earlier, government data showed on Tuesday.
Developers sold 1,108 units last month, compared with 1,092 units in July 2016, data compiled by the Urban Redevelopment Authority showed. The sales in July were the highest since April this year, when 1,567 units were sold.
The level of sales in July rose 35 percent from the 820 units sold a month earlier.
For more details, click on www.ura.gov.sg (Reporting by Masayuki Kitano; Editing by Amrutha Gayathri)
The FBI in Las Vegas is unveiling a new multi-agency quick-response team to handle potential child abduction cases in Nevada.
Special Agent in Charge Aaron Rouse plans to outline the Joint Child Abduction Rapid Deployment unit on Monday, with representatives from federal, state and local police agencies, the state attorney general's office and at least one sheriffs' office.
Dubbed JCARD, the idea is to be able to quickly involve trained investigators to increase the chances of recovering a child safely.
A statement calls the unit a force-multiplier -- modeled after an FBI national abduction rapid deployment program.
In Nevada, it will include Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas and Mesquite police; Esmeralda County sheriff deputies; the Nevada Highway Patrol; U.S. National Park Service police; and federal Homeland Security Investigations agents.
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TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Police in Florida say a dog named Scarface attacked a family who tried to put a sweater on it.
Tampa police say the pit bull mix bit a 52-year-old woman who was trying to dress it Friday and her husband was attacked while trying to pull the dog off her.
Police say the couple’s 22-year-old son was attacked while trying to stop the dog by stabbing it in the neck and head.
The three people escaped the house and left the dog in the backyard. They ended up in the hospital.
Police say animal control officers shot it with a tranquilizer gun, but it managed to get back into the house where two children were. Police used a bean bag gun and stun gun on Scarface before catching it.
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Thousands of women, men, children raped in Syria’s war: UN report
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Severe storms including at least one tornado slammed Alabama’s Jacksonville State University on Monday night, as reports of serious damage started to emerge.
Strong winds downed trees and damaged buildings throughout the southern state as the National Weather Service (NWS) confirmed a “damaging and possibly large tornado” near Jacksonville and Calhoun Counties, predicted to be moving east into northern Cleburne County.
“Tornado warning in effect! Take this seriously and shelter now!!” the NWS Birmingham tweeted.
Early and unconfirmed reports on Twitter seemingly indicated that the roof of JSU’s Pete Mathews Coliseum was heavily damaged from the storm.
Jacksonville fire officials confirmed to the Anniston Star newspaper that the roof of a Dollar Tree store nearby is also “gone.”
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
(WFLA) — Apps have completely changed the way we work, live and play and today they are getting some recognition.
It’s National App Day!
Apps, which is short for “software application”, are the computer programs designed to run on your phone, tablet or watch.
Today there are over two million apps on both the Apple and Android platforms, and thousands more are introduced daily.
The latest is by main social media company Instagram, who plans to unveil a new app, called Direct, to enhance your one-on-one messaging experience.
The front facing camera will immediately appear on your screen when you open the Direct app, making it similar to rival app Snapchat.
The social media app plans to add more to dominate the filter game, which is currently why Snapchat is so popular.
The new app will become available today in Chile, Israel, Italy, Portugal, Turkey and Uruguay. There is no word when the app will be available in the states.
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The full-on trailer for Legendary’s Pacific Rim: Uprising just dropped at New York Comic-Con during the pic’s panel. Steven S. DeKnight directs the follow-up to the Guillermo del Toro film which takes place 10 years after the previous movie which in layman’s terms is essentially a Transformers vs. lizard monster movie. However, in Pacific Rim, the humans control the big-Transformers like fighting machines and they’re called “Jaegers”.
John Boyega plays Jake Penecost, the son of Idris Elba’s Stacker Penecost in the 2013 film.
Cailee Spaney, who was also present on the panel today, plays Mara, whose family was wiped out by the first movie’s attack. She’s a Jaeger pilot as well. Burn Gorman returns as Herman Gottlieb.
Del Toro is aboard as producer and Boyega is producing as well.
Universal is releasing Pacific Rim: Uprising on March 23.
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 Hard-hitting linebackers Ray Lewis and Brian Urlacher and big-play receiver Randy Moss all made the Pro Football Hall of Fame on their first try, while controversial receiver Terrell Owens got in on his third time on the ballot.
Safety Brian Dawkins also got voted by the 47 Hall of Fame voters as part of the eight-person class that also included contributor Bobby Beathard and senior nominees Jerry Kramer and Robert Brazile.
Lewis and Urlacher helped define playing middle linebacker in their era with Lewis winning two AP Defensive Player of the Year awards and one Super Bowl MVP for Baltimore and Urlacher winning a Defensive Player of the Year award of his own.
Moss and Owens were two of the most dynamic receivers of their time, but also lightning rods because of an inability to get along well with teammates and coaches at times that led to each playing for five teams in their careers.
Delaware Transit Corp. announced changes to DART Statewide Bus Services have been approved to become effective Sunday, May 21, 2017. Weekday, Saturday and/or Sunday schedule times have been adjusted on most routes to improve on-time performance and connections, and/or re-routing.
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Snapchat has paired up with The Pokmon Company to debut a Pikachu filter that turns users' faces into that of the famous yellow electric Pokmon. Best of all, whenever you open your mouth you'll hear Pikachu's instantly recognizable voice as the animated character leaps onto the screen to strike a pose! Gotta snap 'em all! []
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SPORTING KANSAS CITY AT ORLANDO CITY SC
WHEN/WHERE: 6 p.m. Saturday; at Orlando City Stadium, Orlando
TV/RADIO: Fox Sports KC Plus; 99.3 FM
ABOUT SPORTING KC (5-2-3, 18 points): Even after last week’s 2-0 loss in Minnesota, Sporting KC owns a league-best 0.50 goals against average, aided by six shutouts in 10 matches. Dom Dwyer is suspended for the match with yellow card accumulation. The remainder of the lineup is healthy.
ABOUT ORLANDO CITY SC (6-3-0, 18 points): The Lions are off to a hot start behind forward Cyle Larin, who has six goals in nine matches. But they’re perhaps not quite as dominant as the record indicates — five of their six victories are by a one-goal margin, most in MLS.
BOTTOM LINE: While Sporting KC has played considerably better on the road this season, Orlando City is 5-0-0 on its home field in 2017. It is the only club to win all of its home matches.
PREDICTION: Orlando City SC 2, Sporting KC 1
Permission is being sought to build a new three-storey mixed use building in Tralee.
Iron Bridge Ventures Limited have made the application to Kerry County Council to demolish an existing commercial unit at Upper Rock Street and replace it with a new building to incorporate commercial and retail on the ground floor and offices on the upper floors.
A decision is due on October 31st.
Australia face India in a three-match Twenty20 International series, but could be without captain Steve Smith for the opening clash.
Australia could be without captain Steve Smith for the opening Twenty20 meeting with India on Saturday due to injury.
Smith is a doubt for the first match in the three-game series as he is struggling with a shoulder problem, Cricket Australia confirmed.
He underwent an MRI scan after training on Thursday and skipped much of Friday's session, meaning Australia will make a late call on his participation in Ranchi.
With the Ashes series on the horizon, Australia will not be likely to take any unnecessary risks with the batsman's fitness.
If he is absent for the match with India, vice-captain David Warner is likely to deputise in the skipper's role.
Smith has not played a T20 for his country since March 2016, when India were again the opponents.
April 6 Saint-gobain:
* Extension of the validity of the agreement between Saint-Gobain and the Burkard family relating to the sale of the shares of Schenker-Winkler Holding
* Saintgobain has exercised its option to extend the validity of the agreement until December 31, 2017
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Brunswick Regional Water and Sewer H2GO's permit to discharge brine wastewater into the Brunswick River faces a challenge from the town of Leland. The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued a National Pollution Discharge Elimination System permit May 8 for H2GO's proposed reverse osmosis water plant.
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Paul Robinson, owner of Paul Robinson, Inc. and Jessie Kielma, an employee of neighboring business Blue Ally, discuss the progress or lack thereof on the old Holiday Inn hotel off Delk Road in 2016.
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PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A Maine high school student who fled his native Zambia says the experience of participating in a national spoken poetry competition was "heaven" even though he didn't advance.
Deering High School junior Allan Monga had to go to court to become one of 53 participants Tuesday in the national Poetry Out Loud competition in Washington, D.C.
U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree, who championed his cause, said the asylum seeker learned about "persisting through challenges to chase your dreams."
A federal judge allowed the 19-year-old Monga to participate in the competition hosted by the National Endowment for the Arts. The NEA originally prohibited Monga from competing because he hasn't been granted legal asylum.
Monga told the Portland Press Herald that, "Just being here and experiencing this was like heaven."
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The Habs kick off their annual pair of Super Bowl weekend matinee games with a visit from the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday. GAME PREVIEW ➡️ https://t.co/X3n7HSOA26 #GoHabsGo — Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) February 3, 2018
Having an annual tradition of playing two hockey games in the weekend in which the most watched sporting event in the world, and thinking every one of their followers should recognize that it is in annual tradition, is a perfect condescending, passive aggressive French Canadian thing to do. Well done, Montreal. I’m not mad. I’m impressed.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – Nashville’s current growth is historic and women are helping shape the future of the city and the region.
This Thursday, News 2 shows you the ‘Women 2 Watch’ as Nashville continues to evolve.
These women are leaders who are helping influence economic growth or directly contributing to civic and social improvements.
News 2 worked with dozens of community leaders to determine whose stories need to be told.
Meet News 2’s “Women 2 Watch,” all day Thursday in every newscast and our special report on Sunday at 4:30 p.m.
Lucy and Edmund Pevensie return to Narnia with their cousin Eustace where they meet up with Prince Caspian for a trip across the sea aboard the royal ship
The time has finally come. Arizona football will hit the field once again as it opens spring practice Monday evening marking the first official practice with new head coach Kevin Sumlin at the helm...
You gotta have goals. One man's dedication has earned him the highest U.S. civilian taco award. Yes, there is such a thing.
Local Sioux Falls resident, Chad Birger, rarely misses a Taco Tuesday at Taco John's. As a matter of fact, he rarely misses a Taco Bravo Thursday and Wednesday morning breakfast at the taco joint.
Thanks to his enthusiastic determination, Birger will be awarded the highest U.S. civilian taco award, The Taco John's Taco Trophy, on Tuesday, October 10 at Taco John's on 5100 S. Louise Avenue.
According to a press release, Birger has been a fan of Taco John's since 2005 and rarely misses his weekly trips to the restaurant. Taco John's appreciates Birger's patronage and every Tuesday they give away celebratory mugs for patrons who dine with him in the restaurant.
The presentation ceremony will take place at the South Louise Taco John's at 12:15 PM on Tuesday, October 10.
Young hockey players and scores of proud spectators cheered on all the teams at the Williams Lake Minor Hockey Association Novice Home Tournament this weekend.
Six Williams Lake teams welcomed out-of-town teams from Quesnel, Clearwater and Prince George for the fun-filled tournament which got underway Friday afternoon.
Cheered on by siblings, parents and grandparents who braved the cold weather to take in the action, the teams also played Saturday morning and afternoon and wrap up the tournament Sunday morning and early afternoon with awards.
Consisting of seven and eight year old players, the novice teams play half ice match-ups with smaller nets. The style has been around for a few years now and enables players to get more puck touches in a game.
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Harvey Weinstein got indicted by a grand jury for multiple rape charges.
Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus R. Vance Jr. announced the disgraced Hollywood exec was hit with committing criminal sexual act in the first degree and rape in the first and third degrees. This is “another step closer to accountability for the crimes of violence with which he is now charged,” Vance says.
Weinstein did not testify on his behalf during the proceedings. His attorney, Ben Brafman, thinks prosecutors have “unfairly denied access to critical information about this case.” Brafman suggests that one of the accusers had a decade long consensual affair with Harvey.
Stay tuned for more details as this story develops.
Under heavy security, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is in northern Greece to discuss plans to become a key supplier of European energy through an ambitious Mediterranean undersea natural gas pipeline project.
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Netanyahu met in Thessaloniki, Greece's second largest city, with Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras, while Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades was also due to attend the talks.
More than 3,500 police officers were deployed for security around the city, which historically had a large Jewish community that was almost wiped out during the Nazi occupation in World War Two.
Israel is hoping to export much of its newly discovered natural gas to Europe by a proposed undersea pipeline to Cyprus and Greece.
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March 31 UTI Group:
* FY net income group share 0.7 million euros ($747,670) versus 0.4 million euros year ago
* FY recurring operating income 1.4 million euros versus 0.9 million euros year ago
* FY revenue 28.7 million euros versus 28.7 million euros year ago
* In 2017, UTI Group anticipates a wait-and-see attitude among clients due to upcoming political events
* In 2017 the group aims to maintain its level of activity and will continue its efforts to improve its profitability Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9362 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
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The National Oil Corporation (NOC) has advertised new tenders:
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John Sloan (Left) and Tom Gerstenecker (Right) of Continental Fabricators, Inc. visiting with Doug Little (Center) of Koch Ag & Energy Solutions in the Continental Fabricators, Inc. booth at the SynGas Conference in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
The disappearance of two 13-year-old Indiana girls has ended in heartache.
Cops say they’ve found the bodies of best friends Liberty German and Abigail Williams who vanished around 5:30 p.m. Monday.
Detectives suspect foul play is involved in the sickening crimes.
According to WTTV, the girls were dropped off at a hiking trail and picked up by family members later in the day.
But when it came time for the pickup the girls were nowhere to be seen.
Their bodies were found in Deer Creek, near Delphi, Ind..
“We are investigating this as a crime scene,” said Indiana State Police Sgt. Kim Riley, according to the Lafayette Journal & Courier. “We suspect foul play.”
Late Monday, Abigail’s mother Anna expressed her fears to reporters: ‘I’m getting scared now. It’s getting cold and they’ve been out a long time. I don’t know what time they ate last.”
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Alfreton Male Voice Choir will be raising money for Ashgate Hospice at their annual Autumn Showcase concert.
They will be performing at the David Nieper Academy in Alfreton on Saturday, October 14, at 7.30pm.
The Rolls Royce Ladies Choir will be the special guests.
Tickets £8, available from the website or call 01773 747279 or 07964 762633.
KENNESAW, Ga. (AP) — A police officer in Georgia found a stun gun disguised as a package of cigarettes during a traffic stop.
News outlets report that the driver repeatedly requested to smoke while the officer was speaking to him, but he was not allowed to get his cigarettes during the stop. The Kennesaw Police Department posted a video to Facebook on Monday showing the recovered stun gun and reminding the public that requests to retrieve items during a traffic stop will be denied.
The department has not released further details, including the identity of the driver or if any charges were filed.
WASHINGTON (AP) — US consumers increased their borrowing in August at a slower annual pace of 4.2 percent, down from 5.7 percent in July.
A student photographer named, Tyler Lillico, took over 20,000 photos across Canada and the United States to create a breathtaking time-lapse video.
Tyler posted the video Thursday and wrote that the project required “two years of early mornings and late nights.”
There is something completely mesmerizing about rolling clouds and snow covered mountains. And just wait until the aurora kicks in.
Just take the time to bask in Earth's beauty.
BUT WAIT...there's so much more coming to the menu at Hershey's Chocolate World Attraction during Chocolate-Covered February! These items are available exclusively this month.
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Thai Peanut Soup Made with Reese's Peanut Butter Another favorite returns, but even better this year, with the option to be served in the NEW Chocolate Bread Bowl! Who knew chocolate and peanut butter paired together in a savory meal could be just as delicious as the dessert combo?
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State Trooper Robert Purdy says in a news release that 51-year-old Randall L. Sparks and 58-year-old Lloyd W. Sparks, both of Berea, were passengers in a car that collided with a pickup truck on U.S. 421 on Sunday. Both were pronounced dead at the scene.
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An evening of fresh food, exhilarating performances, and Hawaiian culture awaits at KA WA'A L'au! Before the show begins, guests can participate in various traditional Hawaiian arts including, kapa printing, flower arranging, pai ai taro pounding, and obtaining temporary kakau tattoos. After the L'au introduction and welcome chant, guests are invited to enjoy a lavish Hawaiian feast. With a variety of culinary options including a meat carving station, fresh local seafood, decadent desserts, and kids' selections, KA WA'A L'au is teeming with cuisine the whole family will enjoy! When the L'au begins, the audience will observe breathtaking performances that bring to life the culture and legends of Hawaii. Click here for more information on the activities.Aulani, A Disney Resort and Spa92-1185 Ali'inui Dr, Kapolei, HI 96707(866) 443-4763for more information.
Atlanta Braves third baseman Adonis Garcia is expected to miss about two months after having surgery to repair ligament damage in his left ring finger.
The Braves announced Wednesday that Garcia had the procedure Monday in Atlanta.
The 32-year-old Garcia was placed on the 10-day disabled list on June 7. He hurt his hand on a swing. He is hitting .247 with four home runs and 16 RBIs.
Real Madrid's Sergio Ramos (L) vies for the ball with Leganes' Gabriel Pires during the King's Cup quarter-final second leg match between both teams at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain, Jan. 24, 2018. EPA-EFE FILE/RODRIGO JIMENEZ
Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos and Isco Alarcan on Saturday were included in the 19-player squad after recovering from injuries in time for the La Liga game against Levante.
French coach Zinedine Zidane called up Ramos and Isco after their absence from the previous round against Valencia, in which Real Madrid won 4-1, while Achraf Hakimi, Marcos Llorente and Borja Mayoral would be absent.
Mumbai, March 20 (IANS) Securities market regulator Sebi has "exempted" the central government from making open offers for its proposed acquisitions of additional shares of six public sector banks (PSBs).
According to separate "exemption" orders passed by Sebi, the central government will not be required to make open offer to acquire shares in PNB, Syndicate Bank, Vijaya Bank, Bank of Baroda, Union Bank of India and Canara Bank.
The central government is expected to infuse additional equity capital in the six PSBs via acquisition of shares on a preferential basis in these six PSBs.
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The long-anticipated boxing match between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor will go down August 26 in Las Vegas.
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has approved August 26 as the date for a Mayweather Promotions fight at MGM Grand Garden Arena, NSAC executive director Bob Bennett told Fox Sports.
Yahoo’s Kevin Iole and Adam Hill of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported Wednesday that the fight is done and finalized, with an official announcement imminent.
The fight was long-rumored in the works, with some reported debate about the payouts and stakes. The MMA star makes the move into boxing to face 40-year-old Mayweather, who retired in September 2015. British tabloid The Sun ran a story in May 2016 claiming that the two were “on the verge of agreeing [to a] billion dollar mega-fight.” UFC president Dana White swiftly shot down the rumors and Mayweather admitted to planting the story.
Okada riders attack, injure VIO officer in Abuja
Suspected commercial motorcycle operators have attacked a Vehicle Inspection Office (VIO) personnel in Abuja. Spokesman of the agency, Mr Kalu Emetu, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Tuesday. Emetu identified the victim as Mr Abubarkar Eyge. He said the incident occurred at the Area 1 roundabout in the Garki […]
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(Associated Press file photo) This March 9, 2016, file photo shows a total solar eclipse in Belitung, Indonesia. The total solar eclipse on Aug. 21, 2017, will be the first in the mainland U.S. in almost four decades.
Richard allowed two runs on four hits and a walk with five strikeouts through seven innings but took just a no-decision Wednesday against Miami.
Richard was efficient, as he needed just 99 pitches to get through seven innings and induced 14 ground balls en route to his fourth quality start in his last five outings. Over those five starts, Richard owns a sharp 3.22 ERA with a 29:5 K:BB over 36.1 innings. Especially when he's pitching at Petco Park, Richard deserves attention from fantasy owners. His next start will be another home draw Monday against Atlanta.
Nebraska lawmakers have confirmed a new superintendent for the State Patrol despite some reservations about recent problems in the agency.
Senators voted 37-0 on Friday in favor of Col. John Bolduc, who was appointed by Gov. Pete Ricketts and sworn in for the job on Oct. 16.
Some senators raised concerns that they still don’t have detailed answers about why Bolduc’s predecessor, former Col. Brad Rice, was abruptly fired in June.
Bolduc has promised to overhaul the agency and ensure all patrol members are accountable to the public.
Rice’s termination came after news surfaced that the agency had mishandled internal investigations and didn’t properly respond to possible misconduct against female recruits by a patrol doctor.
Rice was chosen following a national search for a replacement.
After blaming violence from protests on “many sides” in Charlottesville, Va., on Saturday, President Trump condemned the K.K.K., neo-Nazis and white supremacists during a White House speech on Monday.
We’re firm believers in the idea that you can pretty much never have too many coats—particularly if you live in a place where temperatures plummet come winter. It’s ideal to have a few chic options to rotate through, like a printed statement coat, a sleek puffer (yes, those exist), and, of course, our current favorite: teddy bear coats. After appearing on the fall 2017 runways of Max Mara, Miu Miu and Sandy Liang, these aptly named fuzzy toppers are having a major fashion moment.
We love the shaggy texture that falls somewhere between fluffy shearling and fleece, and which somehow looks bohemian yet also upscale and polished. Whether your choose a fashion-forward color block option or stick with classic creams and browns, this season’s hottest outerwear will keep you looking cool while keeping you toasty.
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Louisiana State Police Troop D arrested two Mississippi residents during a traffic stop after finding more than $50,000 worth of drugs in their vehicle. Sean Burnett, 25,of Bookhaven, Miss.
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JOHANNESBURG (AP) — It will be a first for Zimbabwe's voters: the name of Robert Mugabe, 94, won't be on the ballot when elections are held on July 30. But the military-backed system that kept the former leader in power for decades, and then pushed him out, is still in control.
That is the conundrum facing a southern African country anxious to shed its old image as an international pariah, and to draw the foreign aid and investment needed for an economic revival. The government promises a free and fair vote and the military, whose 2017 takeover led to Mugabe's resignation, says it won't stray from the barracks.
Some Zimbabweans, though, wonder how much things have really changed.
They ask whether the ruling ZANU-PF party and military would accept an opposition victory.
Jimmy Fallon and the Roots did a cover of "At This Moment" by Billy Vera & The Beaters while backstage in the Tonight Show music room.
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COPENHAGEN, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Danske Bank’s fourth-quarter pretax profit came in at 6.73 billion Danish crowns ($1.13 billion), beating the 6.45 billion expected in a Reuters poll of analysts.
The bank, Denmark’s largest, also said it expected a net profit this year of between 18 and 20 billion crowns, down from 20.9 billion in 2017.
× Winston-Salem pizza restaurant robbed at gunpoint
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — A pizza restaurant in Winston-Salem was robbed at gunpoint late Sunday night.
At about 11:13 p.m., Winston-Salem police responded to Burke Street Pizza located at 1140 Burke St. in reference to an armed robbery. Upon arrival, officers learned that two suspects entered through the business’ back door and demanded money before fleeing through the same door.
A K-9 track was conducted and police determined the suspects left the scene in a vehicle.
No injuries were reported and the investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call the Winston-Salem Police Department at (336) 779-7700 or Crime Stoppers at (336) 727-2800.
Friday, 06 October 2017
It's now almost certain that cigarettes will be increased in next week's budget. The scale of the price hike is still unclear however.
Secretary for Transport & Housing Prof Anthony Cheung will visit Beijing on April 20 to meet Mainland railway officials.
He will call on the China Railway Corporation and the National Railway Administration.
They will discuss issues about the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link Hong Kong section.
Under Secretary for Transport & Housing Yau Shing-mu will be Acting Secretary during Prof Cheung's absence.
Preston Grasshoppers RFC forward Christian Taylor has left Lightfoot Green to link up with Sale FC.
The versatile Taylor, who can play in the back row and at hooker, recently skippered the England Counties’ Under-20s team on their successful tour of Holland.
His England team won both matches ion tour, including the 57-8 win over Holland A at Watergaareden when Taylor crossed for two tries.
Forwards coach for England Counties on their Dutch tour was Preston’s Paul Arnold.
Bhubaneswar: Ahead of the Independence Day celebrations on Tuesday, security has been tightened across the State, said DGP KB Singh on Sunday.
During the parade in the State capital, 25 platoons of police forces would be deployed and 50 CCTV cameras would keep watch on the proceedings.
Meanwhile, a full-dress parade rehearsal was held at Mahatma Gandhi Marg in the city. All the troupes that would participate in the Independence Day parade joined it. DGP Singh informed that for the first time ITBP, Odisha Swift Action Force, ODRAF contingents have been included in the parade.
“We have been very selective in choosing the participating contingents. Last time, there were 65 contingents, but this year we chose 53 teams to improve quality,” said Singh.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Dolphin Entertainment Inc:
* DOLPHIN ENTERTAINMENT INC FILES FOR MIXED SHELF OF UPTO $30 MILLION - SEC FILING Source text - bit.ly/2nxsqEh Further company coverage:
April 3 Pia Corp :
* Says it repurchased 39,400 shares for 122.4 million yen in total in March
* Says this was part of the share repurchase plan announced on May 10, 2016
* Says it accumulatively repurchased 162,200 shares for 421.6 million yen in total as of March 31
Source text in Japanese: goo.gl/osysFa
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DW Bobst is a Hiring specialist and CEO or TrendHR — He was a guest on the Gary Rivers Show Wednesday. He spoke about Roseanne’s firing from ABC — along with some key Do’s and Don’ts for when you are applying for your next job.
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Farmers Fight Syngenta Bid To Speed $218M Verdict Appeal
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 5:09 PM EDT) -- A class of farmers asked a Kansas federal judge Thursday not to sign off on a $218 million jury verdict they won against Syngenta AG in a multidistrict litigation over genetically modified corn, saying that the global agribusiness giant had failed to show why it should be able to hurry forward its appeal of the award.
The Kansas farmers urged U.S. District Judge John W. Lungstrum not to certify the verdict against Syngenta as a final judgment. They said Syngenta can't meet the high burden of justifying an immediate...
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Man gets 10 years IHL for raping a 28 year old woman
Blantyre, October 5, 2017: Limbe Senior Resident Magistrate Court Monday convicted and sentenced a 21 year old Kaka Mdoka to 10 years …
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Crossject SA:
* ANNOUNCED ON THURSDAY THAT FDA ATTRIBUTED TO ZENEO MIDAZOLAM THE OPRHAN DRUG STATUS
* CROSSJECT CONFIRMS THE OBJECTIVE OF RA SUBMISSION FOR ZENEO MIDAZOLAM IN 2019, IN THE USA AND IN EUROPE
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OAK PARK, Ill. – Police are investigating after the body of an elderly man in an apartment.
Oak Park police say a janitor discovered the victim's body around 1 p.m. in an apartment in the 1000 block of North Blvd. A friend of the 77-year-old victim requested a well being check.
Police say there were no signs of forced entry into the apartment but that there were obvious signs of foul play.
The West Suburban Major Crimes task force forensic unit was among the units investigating on the scene.
The identity of the victim has not been released and cause of death has not been determined yet by the Cook County Medical Examiner.
Police say it appears to be an isolated incident and that there is no threat to the public.
Anyone with any information is asked to call Oak Park Police.
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A SWAT situation following a crash has shut down State Highway 71 just east of State Highway 130 and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
The Travis County Sheriff’s Office says there are no serious injuries in the crash at Ross Road, but one person involved has refused to get out of the vehicle.
Deputies were called to the scene at 4:15 p.m. They are unsure if the person involved has a weapon.
Check KXAN’s Traffic page for other crashes that might impact your afternoon commute.
KXAN will update this story as we get additional information.
No fireworks in Democrats final debate for governor
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Democrats battling for their party's nomination for governor spent their final debate focused on policy instead of taking jabs at each other.
Former Alabama Chief Justice Sue Bell Cobb, Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox, former state legislator James Fields, Doug Smith and Chris Countryman and appeared in the Wednesday debate hosted by Alabama Boys State, a civics and leadership program for teens.
The candidates spoke in favor of Medicaid expansion, establishing a state lottery and the need to improve economic opportunities to keep young people from leaving the state.
The debate in front of the teen audience was cordial despite contentious moments in earlier debates between Maddox and Cobb. The two are often considered the front runners in Tuesday's primary election.
The winner will face the Republican nominee in November.
Dell Technologies is considering merging with business software provider VMware as part of several potential strategic options.
The Round Rock, Texas-based computer maker already owns 82 percent of VMware. The company said the board of directors is reviewing the option.
Dell, which went private in 2013, also said Friday it is considering a public offering of stock.
In a regulatory filing, Dell touted the impact of its buyout of partner EMC in 2016 and said it has repaid about $10 billion in debt since that deal closed.
Explore further: Michael Dell takes long view with 'Dell 2.0'
We all miss football - only 67 days until the DISH Orange and White Game. In that spirit, we're going to take a more in-depth look at the Vols' 2017 class over the next few weeks.
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In business and personal lives it is important to have a focus. Here are 7 techniques you can deploy to improve focus and productivity.
Brewer generated three points (1-2 FG, 1-2 3Pt), one steal and one block across 22 minutes during Oklahoma City's 113-96 loss to the Jazz in Game 4 of their Western Conference first-round playoff series.
Brewer had served as a solid complementary source of offense over the previous two games in particular, but his usage saw a notable downturn Monday. The veteran wing's two shot attempts were his fewest of the series, leading to his lowest scoring total of the four games, as well. While Brewer figures to be more aggressive in Wednesday's Game 5, his involvement is highly likely to pale in comparison to the rest of his first-unit teammates.
The media invoked competition between Eichel and McDavid following the 2015 draft has quickly disappeared. While McDavid is the potential Hart winner; Eichel is still finding how he can utilize his skill set to lead Buffalo to greatness.
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MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) - A Florida nightclub that was shut down after a scantily clad woman rode bareback on a white horse through a crowd will be allowed to reopen.
A Miami Beach code official ruled Monday the city should reinstate the Mokai Lounge's business license after its owners acknowledged five violations and agreed to pay $12,150 in fines. The club also will make a $10,000 donation to Peaceful Ridge Horse Rescue and promises no more animals will be used in the club.
The city suspended the club's license earlier this month, a day after video went viral showing the woman riding the horse inside the club. As the animal moved through the crowded space, it appeared to panic, and the woman fell off. No injuries were reported to humans or the horse.
STUART JAMES LINDAHL, 30, pleaded guilty Jan. 17 to burglary. In a plea agreement, prosecutors will recommend two to four years in prison, to be served concurrent to an earlier District Court case.
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Feb 14 Nel ASA:
* Has been awarded contract by Icelandic Hydrogen for three H2Station hydrogen fueling stations and NEL C-series electrolyser
* Contract has total value of more than 4 million euros ($4.25 million)
* Target is to start shipping equipment towards the end of 2017 and install during 2018
* Icelandic Hydrogen is newly established joint venture between Icelandic oil retail company Skeljungur HF (90 pct) and Nel ASA (10 pct)
* Purpose of JV is to establish network of hydrogen fueling stations and renewable hydrogen production in Iceland Source text for Eikon:
Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9418 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
Let the bells ring out and the band play, spring officially arrives at 15 minutes after noon Tuesday.
As the saying goes, however, the first day of spring is not necessarily the first "spring-like" day. Bundle up. Temperatures will once again be well below normal, with highs that will likely come up just short of the freezing point.
Don't let the sun fool you either — a wind out of the north northwest will add to the chill.
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Congressman Introduces PRIDE Act to Combat Violence Against LGBT People
‘Orphan Black’ Star Jordan Gavaris Comes Out as Gay
Donald Trump delivered a statement reacting to the Congressional baseball shooting this morning in Alexandria, Virginia.
Trump reported that the shooter died from his injuries.
Adriana Lima: ‘I Will Not Take Off My Clothes Anymore For An Empty Cause’
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Collins Gets Blasted By Son In A Shocking Tell-All!
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HOLLYWOOD, Fla. (AP) — A Florida nursing home that had 12 patients die after Hurricane Irma has laid off 245 workers.
The Sun Sentinel reported the layoffs Friday for the Rehabilitation Center at Hollywood Hills. The facility was evacuated last month, several days after the storm damaged the electric transformer that powered the facility’s air conditioning. State officials later suspended their license, and owners eventually closed the facility permanently.
The layoffs include 79 certified nursing assistants, 37 licensed practical nurses, 23 occupational or physical therapists, 18 registered nurses, 25 environmental or laundry workers, 10 administrative assistants, five doctors, and others who worked in activities, dietary aid, engineering and supplies.
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Deputies in Actworth are searching for two gunmen who attempted to rob a Waffle House early Saturday morning.
At 4 a.m. two black males entered the restaurant on the 1100 block of Highway 92.
Both were armed as they demanded cash from the register.
A patron drew his weapon and fired a round at the suspects causing them to flee.
The suspects were seen wearing black hoodies, one with a pictured of a basketball player jumping and the other with “Been Broke Before” written on the front.
Police say the suspects fled the scene in a silver SUV. They are considered armed and dangerous.
Anyone with information about this crime is asked to call Cherokee Sheriff’s Office at (770) 928-0239 or 911.
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Christol Hickman has always enjoyed working with people the one time customer service
manager knew he true passion was working with young people and that lead her into teaching
Hickman is in her 4th year teaching at Jefferson Elementary in Kingport.
She’s taught two years and kindergarten and is now in her 2nd year with the1st graders.
Hickman says she loves to thrill of getting to make an imprat on each of her 20 students
every single day.
“Our classroom philosophy i built on trust and having a positive learning environment. They really
thrive in that type of environment. They can understand that even if they don’t know the right
answer if you don’t try you will never know. So I really try to instill that in my kids,” Said
Hickman.
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This was Dubrovnik's first purpose-built hotel when it opened in 1897, and throughout its long history has hosted many leading dignitaries; for instance, Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson stayed here while touring Europe in 1936.
It has been carefully preserved and the original 19th-century architectural features such as the sweeping stone staircase and stone columns have been retained, but the plush, old-fashioned furnishings and interior colour schemes of the hotel's past have given way to a contemporary aesthetic, with shades of white, grey and blue, and antique-look mirrors to accentuate natural light and spaciousness.
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MILAN — Financial markets have calmed amid signs that Italy may avoid imminent elections after President Sergio Mattarella gave two populist parties time to figure out whether they can agree on an alternative to a euroskeptic economy minister.
The leader of the 5-Star Movement, Luigi Di Maio, has proposed moving the contested ministerial candidate to a different Cabinet post. League leader Matteo Salvini, meanwhile, said he isn’t closing the doors on any solution. But he’s also showing some resistance to the change, saying “if someone in Berlin or Paris wakes up in a bad mood that doesn’t mean that an Italian minister gets kicked out.”
Mattarella gave the leaders time to form a coalition government after markets plunged on news of an interim administration that would take Italy to new elections.
An Ohio high school student has died of injuries suffered last week in a car crash that also killed his brother.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol says 16-year-old Kevin Laudermilt, of Canton, died Sunday at Akron Children's Hospital. He was injured Thursday when a car driven by his brother, 18-year-old Aaron Laudermilt, went off a road in Stark County's Plain Township and hit a utility pole and a tree. Aaron Laudermilt was pronounced dead at the scene.
Both were students at GlenOak High School in Plain Township.
Police say both were wearing seat belts at the time of the crash. Alcohol and drugs were not believed to be a factor in the crash.
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Hollywood came out in full force over the weekend to attend the world premiere of Star Wars: The Last Jedi—but Carrie Fisher, one of the series' brightest stars, was noticeably absent. The actress, who died in December 2016, reprises her role as General Leia Organa in the film, 40 years after she played the princess from Alderaan in 1977's Star Wars: Episode IV: A New Hope.
Mark Hamill, who returns as Leia's long-lost brother, Luke Skywalker, shared his memories of Fisher in an exclusive interview with E! News. "She's wonderful in the movie," he said. "I always think of her in the present tense, not the past. If she were here now, she'd be giving you the bunny ears, flipping me the middle finger. I mean, she was just fun to be around—all the time!"
Hamill honored her spirit by staying positive. "Instead of being upset that she's not here, I have to remember all the years of fun that she gave me," he explained. "I met her when she was 19!"
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On behalf of the students and instructors from the St. Canice religious education program, I would like to thank our wonderful parishioners and community members for supporting our recent car wash and bake sale.
Our young people enjoyed the opportunity to serve you. We ended our day recognizing, once again, that we are truly blessed to live in this community!
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A man accused of painting swastikas on more than 200 gravestones at a southern Illinois cemetery has been charged with criminal damage, institutional vandalism and hate crimes.
Aside from the alleged vandalism at the Sunset Hill Cemetery in Glen Carbon, Timothy V. McLean is accused of daubing the Nazi symbol on houses, cars and mailboxes there and in nearby Edwardsville over the Memorial Day weekend.
The Belleville News-Democrat reports that the 34-year-old McLean is also suspected of painting swastikas on area churches in April.
McLean is being held on two $100,000 bonds at the Madison County Jail in Edwardsville, about 25 miles northeast of St. Louis.
It isn't clear if McLean has an attorney who can comment on his behalf.
A Commerical Appeal reporter was attacked outside 201 Poplar on Monday morning, according to Shelby County Sheriff's Office spokesperson Earle Farrell.
Farrell said the man was breaking off car door mirrors when he spotted the reporter and "body slammed" her without reason.
The reporter is expected to be OK, but was checked out for injuries.
The suspect was also checked out for injuries, but it's unclear what for. He is not facing charges yet, but is likely to.
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Chris Gotti stopped by to talk about his latest accomplishment Add Venture Music Seminars that helps independent artists put themselves on. He dropped so much knowledge. Check out the interview below.
Chicago is already waiting on one of its offseason acquisitions (Zach LaVine) to return from injury. They might have to wait for another.
Kris Dunn suffered an open dislocation of his left finger during Friday's 114-101 win over Milwaukee, the team announced.
The second-year point guard could miss the Bulls' regular season opener on October 19 as the injury will sit him down for at least a couple of weeks, says Coach Hoiberg. Sam Smith of the Bulls' official website says the recovery could take up to a month.
The injury took place when Dunn tried to contest Sterling Brown's dunk attempt. He left the game with 11 points (5-7 FG) in 16 minutes of play.
Dunn, who played behind Ricky Rubio in Minnesota after being drafted fifth overall in 2016, was hoping for a breakout season with the rebuilding Bulls after being traded during the offseason. He averaged just 17.1 minutes, 3.8 points and 2.4 assists per contest last year.
Ref.3149 : French house for sale in Brittany.This ravishing property, surrounded by its park, is situated close to a village on the Ille-et-Vilaine department, south of Rennes. Built on the 19th century, the property is about 270sqm of living space and that can extended if the second floor is converted. It comprises: entrance, 2 sitting rooms, dining room, kitchen, laundry with access to the garage. A large bedroom with bathroom and dressing room, 2 toilets.On the first floor, accessible by a lift or a stairway: 3 bedrooms, bathroom and toilet.On the second floor, about 110sqm to be converted. The outbuildings comprise a house of about 50sqm. It comprises a large canopy, sitting room, kitchen and toilet.Some garages, horse loose boxes, workshop and attic space above.Beautiful paved courtyard, a park nicely planted and an orchard. All in about 7,41 acres.
In respect with Australian markets, the market will be keenly awaiting the communication around this week’s highly anticipated Fed rate hike, which will be the 6th hike in the current cycle, which began in December 2015. “Often when we are this far into …
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During his campaign, Donald Trump repeatedly welcomed the idea of banning lobbyists from his administration. Fast forward eight months, and now-President Trump is welcoming them in. Last June on CBS’s “Face the Nation,” host John Dickerson asked Donald Trump: Given the candidate’s drumbeat of criticism of the Washington lobbyist class, “Will you say ‘No lobbyists will…
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While addressing the nation on the eve of India’s 71 Independence Day, President of India Ram Nath Kovind urged people to build New India before 2022 when India will celebrate 75th I-Day.
Police are issuing a warning to residents of Southington after several car thefts and break-ins over the weekend.
Police said the incidents were mainly in the southwest part of Southington and they are reminding residents to lock their vehicles and be vigilant about anything or anyone suspicious.
Rex Dow, 5, shows off his basket after an egg hunt at the First United Methodist Church's annual Easter egg hunt on the grounds of the state Capitol on Saturday. DEBORAH CANNON / AMERICAN-STATESMAN It's the day after Easter and we know that the Easter bunny was probably good to your house.
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Leon’s Furniture in Orillia is set for a big reveal as it celebrates change and growth during a May 31 grand reopening ceremony.
Acquired by the Macdonald family in January 2018, the Orillia location is the third store to join the largest chain of Leon’s franchises in Central Ontario.
“As we expand locations and expand the company, it means more jobs locally,” said Phil Macdonald, owner. “We now employ just over 100 people, and that’s pretty awesome.”
The grand reopening event starts at 10 a.m. with a ribbon cutting and unveiling of the newly updated store, which now boasts an expanded delivery zone and millions of dollars in new inventory.
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Dash Wilder of The Revival reportedly broke his jaw at the WWE NXT live event in Spartanburg, SC on Friday night, according to WWE.com. Dash was teaming with partner Scott Dawson against Hideo Itami and Shinsuke Nakamura.
"On Friday night, following an in-ring injury to the right side of his jaw, we sent [Wilder] to the ER for a cat scan," NXT medical personnel Dr. Jeff Westerfield told WWE.com. "The test came back showing a jaw fracture. As a result, he will be getting his jaw wired [Friday at 9 a.m.] and we are looking forward to him being back on the main roster in about eight weeks."
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Mary Meeker, a former Morgan Stanley internet analyst and now partner at venture-capital fund Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, delivered her annual internet trends report at this year’s Code conference in California today (May 30). Here are her slides:
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Roseann Barr loses her successful Roseann sitcom reboot because of a racially charged tweet. Politico foretells the future of the Mueller Investigation. And Neal Larson and Julie Mason take calls about racism, double standards and letting your heart heal.
Steve and Marlene Aisenberg's daughter Sabrina mysteriously went missing from their home in November 1997.
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Meet Yule, our adorable pet of the week.
She came into the Davidson County Animal Shelter as a stray and is looking for a forever family.
Yule is shy but very friendly.
Her adoption fee is only $75.
For more information, contact the Davidson County Animal Shelter at (336) 357-2805.
BERLIN (AP) — German airline Lufthansa says it’s agreed to an arbitrator’s proposal for a new wage agreement for its 5,400 pilots, signaling an end to a lengthy and bitter dispute.
The airline, Germany’s largest, said Wednesday it agreed to a four-stage 8.7 percent total wage increase, and a one-off 30 million euro ($31.7 million) payment that would translate to some 5,000 to 6,000 euros per employee.
The new agreement will be in place until the end of 2019.
The Cockpit union had been staging strikes sporadically since April 2014, costing Lufthansa multiple millions, before the two sides agreed to arbitration on December.
Cockpit, which had no immediate comment, had sought raises of 3.66 percent a year going back 5 years.
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Nick Guy of Sparta, Wis., left, stands next to his mother Diane Matousek, second from left, as she is presented an award during the fifth night of the 59th Wrangler National Finals Rodeo at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Monday, Dec. 11, 2017. Matousek is a survivor of stage four breast cancer. Joel Angel Juarez Las Vegas Review-Journal @jajuarezphoto
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CHICAGO (AP) _ Illinois’ department of revenue says more than 300 state employees, including two lawmakers, are delinquent in paying their taxes for the 2014 calendar year.
Department of Revenue officials tell the Chicago Tribune the 312 state workers are getting their salaries but still haven’t filed returns for calendar year 2014, which were due two springs ago.
Each of the employees has already been given a $250 penalty for delinquency and faces an additional penalty equivalent to 10 percent of any taxes owed.
The lawmakers appear to be the highest-ranking stragglers out of thousands of Illinois workers whom the revenue agency originally identified and contacted after matching W-2 tax forms to payroll records.
The department declined to name any of the workers because tax returns are confidential.
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Britain's Prince Philip, in his role as Captain General, Royal Marines, attends a Parade to mark the finale of the 1664 Global Challenge, on the Buckingham Palace Forecourt, in central London, Britain August 2, 2017. The 96-year-old husband of Britain's Queen Elizabeth, made his final solo appearance at the official engagement on Wednesday, before retiring from active public life. REUTERS/Hannah McKay
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A Rhode Island man has been accused of abusing his infant son, leaving the child with broken ribs and head injuries.
The Providence Journal reports 23-year-old Wilfredo Perez was arraigned Monday in district court on a first-degree child abuse charge for injuries sustained by his 6-week-old son.
Perez was home alone with the baby Friday and called 911 saying his son was struggling to breathe. An examination at Hasbro Children's Hospital showed the baby had a brain bleed, bruises on his head and broken ribs. Police were contacted and detectives determined Perez threw the baby on the floor. There is no information on his condition Tuesday.
No plea has been entered, as is customary in felony cases in district court. The judge issued a no-contact order. An attorney for Perez could not be identified.
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A Canberra man avoided time behind bars by the "skin of [his] teeth" after he sexually assaulted a 16-year-old girl during an evening driving lesson, a judge has said.
The man, who has not been named to protect the identity of the victim, was found guilty by a jury in November last year of three counts of an act of indecency without consent.
The jury found that he showed the victim a photo of his penis, placed his hand on her leg and pushed her legs apart and kissed her.
The offences happened on September 8, 2016, when as a favour he was teaching a close friend's daughter how to drive.
The mother was also concerned about her daughter's development and had asked the man, who was about 44, to give the 16-year-old a male perspective of sexual relationships.
"In doing so, she clearly trusted you a great deal," Justice John Burns said in sentencing remarks published on Thursday.
Dec 12(Reuters) - Ilkka Yhtymä Oyj:
* SAID ON MONDAY SIGNED AN AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF SEINÄJOKI TO SELL OLD PRINTING PRESS OFFICE IN SEINÄJOKI
* WILL ADD ABOUT EUR 1.6 MLN GAINED ON THE SALE TO Q1 2018 RESULTS
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Rask is slated to start Monday's playoff game at home against the Senators, the Boston Herald reports.
With the B's and Sens having split the first two games of the teams' first-round playoff series, which opened in Ottawa, Rask will look to get Boston back in the lead, following Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss. Playing at home for the next two contests should help the B's cause, but the blue line corps in front of Rask is currently taxed, with Adam McQuaid, Brandon Carlo and Torey Krug all sidelined and Colin Miller considered a game-time decision for Monday's tilt.
Very high quality building designed as a day surgery center on one side of the building and the other side for routine Dr. visits. Building Plans available for review. Inner city location on cul-de-sac with other professional buildings. There is a doctor's walking path which leads to the Crockett Hospital building, hospital business office, and a two story building home to an emergency clinic and dentist office.
The labor ministry is making arrangements to refer the Dentsu advertising agency and officials at its branch offices to prosecutors for allegedly making employees work illegally long hours, according to sources close to the matter. The ministry's Tokyo Labor Bureau has already pursued Dentsu's violation of the Labor Standards Law over the overwork-related suicide of a 24-year-old employee.
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That was a tweet from Matt Yglesias, so here goes:
The best, in order
The Henriad (as a unit!)
King Lear
Hamlet (even if it is a bunch of cliches, strung together)
Measure for Measure
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Merchant of Venice
As You Like It
Twelfth Night
Winter’s Tale (underrated)
Love’s Labour’s Lost
Anthony and Cleopatra
Othello (slightly overrated)
Richard II + III
Pretty flawed, but I still want to call underrated
Cymbeline
Coriolanus
Troilus and Cressida
OK, and would be pretty awesome from anyone else
Comedy of Errors
Much Ado About Nothing
All’s Well That Ends Well
Overrated, though you still can think they are pretty good
Julius Caesar
Macbeth
Taming of the Shrew
Just not that good
Henry VIII
Two Gentleman of Verona
Merry Wives of Windsor
Timon of Athens
King John
Let’s not even get into the possible co-authorships.
The bottom line
Shakespeare is very likely the deepest thinker the human race has produced, so these are worth careful study! I am a fan of the Folger Library editions.
Scope slipping at factory torque specs I just put a razor 5x20 gen I on a savage .308 with badger ordinance steel rings. Badger calls for 12 inch - lb. I got the gun out on the range and everything went well but after every 25/30 rounds I was reconfirming my zero since the scope is brand new. I kept having problems with elevation, windage was fine. After a full day of shooting it seemed to level out at .75 inches low. I went home thinking the scope might have issues, but I noticed the scope had marks where it had slipped. I'm figuring that's the cause of my frustration. I torqued them down to 20 lb since razors are built like a tank. I have never had this problem. What are you guys torquing too? Any other ways to remedy this? I won't get a chance to shoot for a few weeks. I am going to remount the scope again. I Just want to eliminate any factors so I can confirm the scope tracks well next time out.
The U.S. Justice Department said Monday that Kaan Sercan Damlarkaya, a U.S. citizen, was arrested on Dec. 8 following an undercover FBI operation. A statement says Damlarkaya said he intended to travel overseas and fight for IS and said he tried to get to Syria twice. He told agents that he would commit a U.S. attack if efforts to travel overseas failed.
Two people were arrested by police in Leeds after a stolen car crashed into a wall in Horsforth.
The vehicle had already failed to stop for officers and driven the wrong way up Town Street when it lost control.
Members of the road policing unit arrested the driver on suspicion of drink driving, theft of a motor vehicle and being in the UK illegally.
One passenger was also arrested, although two others managed to run away before they could be detained.
PRECIOUS-Gold gains as stocks fall; weak U.S data spurs safe-haven demand
* Weaker U.S. retail sales, consumer inflation hurt dollar * Report of Trump probe hits risk sentiment (Updates prices, adds quotes) By Nithin ThomasPrasad BENGALURU, June 15 Gold edged up on Thursday from a near three-week low hit in the previous session, supported by softer U.S. economic data and a fall in Asian shares following a report that President Donald Trump was being probed for possible obstruction of justice. Weaker U.S. retail and inflation data over
Forest officials in Gurgaon swung into action late Monday evening after receiving reports that a leopard was spotted near the Golf Course in Phase 5 area, home to several gated condominiums, offices and shopping malls.
Officials said they received a call regarding the sighting around 7 pm, after which a team was sent to the area for further investigation. “There were reports of the animal being spotted at the edge of the Golf Course, on the fringes of the Aravalli forest near which the course is located. Our team spent a couple of hours but found no evidence of a leopard,” said M D Sinha, Conservator of Forest (Gurgaon circle).
“The animal may have been a civet, which, then, is a positive sign. In any case, a leopard being so close to a residential area is not an ideal situation. We plan to plant camera traps in fringe areas of the Golf Course on Tuesday to further verify the claims and look into the matter,” Sinha added.
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The surge in online television viewing is spurring a wave of big real estate deals, as companies such as Netflix, Amazon.com Inc. and Google snap up space to cope with increased production demands. The amount of office space the entertainment industry occupies in Los Angeles County has climbed to the most this decade, with media tenants in 25.5 million square feet, up 2.99 million square feet from five years earlier, according to brokerage CBRE Group Inc. The space the streaming companies lease has evolved from the small offices of a few years ago to the giant production facilities typically associated with traditional Hollywood studios.
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ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. (WNCT) — A Silver Alert has been issued for a missing Rocky Mount man.
George Michael Butts was last seen at 730 Marigold Street in Rocky Mount.
He is believed to be suffering from dementia or some other cognitive impairment, according to the alert.
He was last seen wearing all-dark clothing and may be heading toward either 304 Mill Branch Road in Sharpsburg or 540 Cokey Road in Rocky Mount.
If seen, call the Rocky Mount Police Department at 252-972-1411.
Coyle (shoulder) was able to go through individual drills during Wednesday's practice, Matt Barrows of the Sacramento Bee reports.
Coyle underwent surgery to repair a torn labrum in January. He's just now starting to get back into the swing of things, but the expectation is that he'll be operating at full speed by the time training camp rolls around this summer.
Walker scored 41 points (11-22 FG, 5-12 3Pt, 14-14 FT) to go along with nine assists and three rebounds across 42 minutes during Friday's 133-126 win over the Pacers.
Walker exceeded the 40-point mark for the third time this season, thanks to a perfect night at the foul line and an efficient showing from behind the arc. He also led the team in assists and minutes played, though he went without a block or a steal for the second straight game. Walker, who is in the midst of one of his best scoring stretches of the season, has averaged 32.2 points and 5.2 treys per game over the last five.
We've reached the end of the unofficial first quarter of the 2017 NFL season, and two teams have gotten out of the gate a little faster than the rest in the race to Super Bowl LII.
One is obvious. The Chiefs haven't looked back after dusting the Super Bowl LI-champion Patriots in New England in Week 1 to remain the only undefeated team in the league after Week 4. Because it plays in the AFC and has beaten the best there (so far), Kansas City needs an early NFC opponent.
That team is Green Bay, the best overall of the 3-1 teams in that conference. The Packers have been playing well through injuries and still have the game's most transcendent quarterback.
Before we fast-forward to a Super Bowl I rematch, though, the competition remains stacked behind those powers.
If forecasts are accurate, the median price of an existing single-family home in Orange County will rise above $775,800 in 2017, beating the all-time high set during the housing boom. Highlight: By year end, Orange County's median family income will pay only 60 percent of the amount needed to buy a median-priced home, Chapman reported.
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Hours before voters go to the polls in Georgia's 6th district, Trump attacked Jon Ossoff, who could possibly flip the long-time red seat blue. The Daily Kos' David Nir, who helped Ossoff raise $1 million of the $8.3M fueling his campaign, joins Lawrence O'Donnell.
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But just how much does that buzz represent widespread practice, and of what precisely do these offerings consist? LJ recently surveyed public librarians in the United States and Canada to understand how common Maker programs really are and what types of creative lineups are gaining traction. LJ distributed links to the Public Library Maker Survey to 7,000 public librarians on March 10, 2017, and the survey closed on April 3, with 404 responses.
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Pepsi should fire its ad agency “Tone-deaf” is an understatement. A new Pepsi ad — which features Kendall Jenner using a can of soda to end a stand-off between cops and a group of young, multi-racial...
Bratton, de Blasio 'freaking out' crime increase: author Violent crime in some of America’s largest cities is on the rise thanks to the “false narrative” perpetuated by groups such as Black Lives Matter, a prominent policing expert said...
Black Lives Matter won't endorse presidential candidate WASHINGTON — The Black Lives Matter network will not make a presidential endorsement but will keep up its political activism by confronting candidates about the treatment of African-Americans in the...
Getty statuette: In the June 14 Calendar section, a Quick Takes brief about the Getty Museum returning an ancient statuette of Zeus to the Italian government misstated the year curator Marion True resigned and the year that the museum announced it would return dozens of disputed objects to Italy. True resigned in 2005, not 2006, and the repatriation announcement came in 2007, not 2006.
Uber board meeting: In the June 12 Section A, an article about a meeting of Uber’s board of directors misspelled the first name of attorney Stephen Hirschfeld as Steven.
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Former long-time Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe spoke for the first time since his deposition last year.
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TWIN FALLS - An Idaho grand jury has indicted a Jerome man in the death of his girlfriend's baby last year.
The Times-News reports 33-year-old Joshua Molina was indicted last week on charges of first-degree murder and four counts of injury to a child.
The 20-month-old Twin Falls girl died at a Boise hospital in October. According to court documents, a doctor had told police that he believed the child's head injuries were caused by non-accidental blunt force trauma.
Amanda Dunlap was arrested shortly after her daughter's death and charged with first-degree murder and multiple counts of injury to a child.
According to court documents, Dunlap had told police that Molina wouldn't let her take her daughter to see a doctor after she had a seizure.
Molina is being jailed without bond.
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We reported in last week’s paper that Elaine Patterson was the soloist who sang at the Sorbie Tower poppy display’s ‘weeping window’ when in fact it was Elaine Barton.
Apologies to Elaine for getting her surname wrong! We are happy to put the record straight.
April 4 Beston Global Food Company Ltd :
* Relinquishment of investments in B-D. Farm Paris Creek and Wellington Dairy Farm
* Beston global food company ltd - transactions will provide proceeds to bfc of $7.0 million which will be used to further expand dairy operations of BFC
* Beston global food - in agreement with b.-d. Farm paris creek, relinquished its convertible notes in paris creek and agreed to sell wellington dairy farm to paris creek
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China remained Africa's biggest trading partner as bilateral economic relations boomed, said Jiang Zengwei, head of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade. Bilateral trade between China and Africa reached 149.1 billion U.S. dollars in 2016, Jiang said at a meeting on investment opportunities between China and Sao Tome and Principe in Beijing on Friday.
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DETROIT (AP) — Miami center Hassan Whiteside is out for the Heat's game at Detroit with an illness.
Whiteside is averaging 14.1 points and 11.7 rebounds this season. Kelly Olynyk started at center Saturday night for the Heat.
Detroit is not at full strength either, with rookie Luke Kennard (foot) and guard Dwight Buycks (illness) missing the game. The Pistons have been without point guard Reggie Jackson since late December because of an ankle injury.
Detroit is playing its second game with newly acquired star Blake Griffin.
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SKÅNES FAGERHULT, Sweden, May 31, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The total number of registerred shares at 1 January 2018 was 40,872,000.
On 3 May 2018, the AGM resolved to retire 840,900 of the company's own repurchased shares. The retirement of shares has been carried out through a reduction of share capital with retirement of shares and a subsequent bonus issue to restore the share capital.
The department tweeted that a civilian was also shot.
The shooting happened about 4:30 p.m. Tuesday outside a Home Depot in northern Dallas.
The Dallas Police Department tweeted about the shooting, giving the conditions of the officers. But it did not immediately provide other details.
The department tweeted that a civilian was also shot. That person’s condition wasn’t immediately known.
Aerial video showed police using a helicopter and trained dogs to search for a suspect in a wooded area next to the store parking lot.
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"Don't give up the ship."This summer, Ohio tourists won't be able to fully bask in those immortalized words of Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry, as the Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial on South Bass Island is set for major exterior and interior renovations.The National Parks Service says the maintenance on the 350-foot tall structure — which commemorates an important War of 1812 victory led by Perry— may extend into December and will cost around $2 million.In the meantime, Clevelanders can visit a statue of Perry at Fort Huntington Park, next to the Cuyahoga County Courthouse.
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Cardiff City are bidding to keep the heat on Wolves at the top of the Championship as they travel to Reading on Monday evening.
The Bluebirds can move within two points of the Molineux high-fliers with victory at the Madeski Stadium.
A win would see them attain a useful six-point cushion over third-placed Bristol City as the Welsh side look to regain their place in the Premier League.
As for Reading, a victory for the Royals would see them jump into the top half and within eight points of the playoff spots.
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Baku. 15 November. REPORT.AZ/ 93-year old Robert Mugabe's wife Grace Mugabe is believed to have fled Zimbabwe.
Report informs citing the SkyNews.
Notably, soldiers overran the headquarters of the ZBC, Zimbabwe’s state broadcaster and a principal Mugabe mouthpiece, denied reports that they had seized power: "Robert Mugabe and his family are safe and sound”.
It’s estimated that about 82 percent of Adults in the United States take at least one prescription medication. Over the past decade, however…
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New rehab hospital opens in west Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. — A grand opening celebration for Spire Rehabilitation Hospital at 616 West Forest Avenue was held, Wednesday.
Officials from the hospital and from around Jackson and Madison County were on hand to officially cut the ribbon and open the new facility. It has 48 private rooms as well as a therapy gym, outdoor courtyard, dining area and day room area.
Spire is located inside the old Jackson Clinic building, which had to be remodeled to accommodate its new purpose. “We didn’t have showers in the rooms before,” said Julie Taylor, Spire’s CEO. “Also, the gym is probably quadruple the size of what we had before and the equipment is much more unique and detailed.”
Spire will begin accepting patients at its new location on July 1.
Critically-ill boy headed home after Medicaid relents
IMPERIAL, Mo. (AP) — A critically-ill child is finally going home from the hospital thanks to help on social media.
KSDK-TV reports that 1-year-old William Aubuchon of Imperial suffers from a rare genetic condition similar to Rett Syndrome. A ventilator is necessary for William to breathe, and he faces an uncertain future.
He was admitted to St. Louis Children's Hospital Feb. 1, and his parents, Billy and Justine, have stayed beside him.
Now, William is stable enough to go home but needs 24-hour care costing up to $10,000 per month, and insurance won't cover it.
Medicaid turned down the family despite their working-class income. So the Aubuchons took to Facebook. Their postings were shared thousands of times.
The effort paid off. On Friday, William was approved for Medicaid. He'll head home soon.
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield has been chosen as the state's top museum.
It was chosen through online voting for the Illinois Top 200 project.
The project is part of the state's bicentennial celebration and lets people vote every two weeks on a different category naming the state's best
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“It’s a Catch-22. We have cooler weather, but also shifting winds. It’s breezy today,” said Lynne Tolmachoff, a spokeswoman for Cal Fire. “So that’s a little bit of a problem for us. … If the firefighters can’t get more containment in, there is a possibility of more significant growth over the weekend.”
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BRUSSELS European Union governments called on the United Nations Security Council on Thursday to "strongly condemn" a chemical attack in Syria this week which killed at least 70 people.
"The EU urges the United Nations Security Council to come together, strongly condemn the attack on Khan Sheikhoun and ensure a swift, independent and impartial investigation of the attack," the EU said in a statement, also calling for "a genuine political transition in Syria".
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Stanley Enow has shared the visuals to his song, 'Casanova'.
The Cameroonian rapper plays the lover boy who is supposedly caught cheating by his girlfriend in his new video.
Casanova is layered on a mellow tune with a relatable storyline.
The video was directed by Dr. Nkeng Stephens.
× 1 teen dead, 1 wounded in West Side shooting near school
CHICAGO — Chicago police are investigating a double shooting that killed one teenager and wounded another in the Austin neighborhood.
It unfolded around 9 a.m. near the YCCS-West Youth Connection Charter School.
Police say an 18-year-old and a 17-year-old were shot in the 1100 block of North Lamon Avenue.
One of the victims ran into the school for safety.
The 18-year-old died. At this point his identity has not been released.
The 17-year-old was shot in the leg and taken to Stroger Hospital. His condition is stabilized.
Police say the victims apparently knew the shooter. They were seen walking together on surveillance video.
Investigators believe the shooting stems from an argument.
Police are looking for the suspect. So far there have been no arrests. Area North detectives are running the investigation.
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. — Businesses in British Columbia's wildfire-ravaged Cariboo region are bracing for more economic hardship after the closure of much of the backcountry during peak tourism season.
Executive director Claudia Blair of the Williams Lake Visitor Centre says trails are closed and travellers are limited in what they can do in the popular summer destination.
Blair says businesses have already lost thousands of dollars since the city and surrounding area was evacuated last month due to wildfires and about 40 per cent of residents have not yet returned home.
She says she's never seen such an economic downturn in 31 years in the area where mills and stores have been forced to close temporarily and the livestock industry has been decimated.
Restrictions to access in the Cariboo fire centre that cover 103,000 square kilometres of Crown lands went into effect last Friday as the province continues to battle the worst fire season since the 1950s.
Okung was able to reenter Sunday's 30-13 win over the Redskins after exiting in the first quarter with a left knee injury, the Associated Press reports.
Okung took a big fall and limped off the field with the injury early on, with the Chargers initially deeming the left tackle questionable to return. After being evaluated, Okung was cleared to check back into the game later in the first half and finished out the contest, suggesting the knee issue isn't anything significant. It wouldn't be surprising, however, if Okung's practice time was restricted this week, especially with the Chargers facing a six-day turnaround with their next game coming Saturday against the Chiefs.
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Norwood, M.A. (CBS) — Forget a flag planted in the ground or waving from a pole, Arthur McCann turned his lawn into a giant picture of stars and stripes!
He used field paint, stencils and measuring tape to get it just right, and it’s always a big hit.
“I have a 4th of July party every year and the kids really enjoy it, so I like to show them what you can do if you put your mind to it,” said Arthur McCann. “And just a little respect for the veterans and to remind people there are American patriots still in this country.”
McCann says people stop to take photos all the time, some even stand on the roof of their cars to get an overhead shot.
Conservative Chief Whip Andrew Mitchell has apologised publicly for having a row with police at Downing Street.
Tribal authorities in the Sisseton-Wahpeton area are asking for the public's help to find a man who has been missing for about a month. 49-year-old Markus Evans was last seen in the Enemy Swim housing area on the Traverse Lake Reservation around December 1. Authorities believe he may have left with a group of people in an unidentified car.
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BOSTON (WHDH) - Boston Police responded late Sunday night to a double-shooting in Roxbury.
The shooting happened on Pleasant Avenue.
Boston EMS says two people were taken to the hospital. One of those people has life-threatening injuries.
No arrests have been made at this time.
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Postal officials conducted a mandatory public hearing on the plan Tuesday in city council chambers at One Government Center. The station at 618 Second St. is likely to move to 303 Main St., officials said.
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Some common sense appears to have broken out in the politically correct world of the public sector. After we reported on Monday that children aged 10 are being asked whether they are “comfortable with their gender”, the question has been removed from a questionnaire sent by the NHS to primary schools.
The children were being asked if they felt the same inside as the gender they were born with and to tick a box to confirm their true identity, whether boy, girl or other. Parents were told that the survey helped healthcare workers and teachers better understand and support children “who may be struggling with their identity.”
Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trusts has now decided to drop the survey, and rightly so. The issue of gender fluidity and reassignment is a serious matter for teenagers who feel trapped in the wrong body, but it is wrong to confront impressionable young children with such...
Recently we had a family emergency that was handled by the Nova Scotia health care team and I give them a AAA+ rating. Glace Bay and Sydney regional hospital employees did a phenomenal job of getting the patient to Halifax in excellent shape.
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Some Southeast Asian nations are now "seeking to diversify their strategic partnerships, beyond a binary choice between Beijing and Washington," a think tank said.
The 22-year-old, who rose to prominence at Lyon, joined for a fee of £36.5million, penning a five-year contract which will keep him at the Allianz Arena until 2022.
Chelsea were recently credited with an interest, and reports earlier this month suggested they had made a £30.5m bid.
But Bundesliga giants Bayern confirmed they got their man, and his fee could rise as his deal includes performance-related incentives.
Speaking about his move, Tolisso said: “I had a wonderful time at Olympique for which I am thankful.
HONOLULU (AP) — Lawyers representing Hawaii in the state’s long-running fight against Trump administration travel bans have filed a motion asking a judge to let them challenge the latest version of the policy.
Hawaii filed the motion Friday asking a federal judge for permission to file an amended lawsuit targeting the third travel ban.
The latest travel ban removes Sudan from the list of affected countries and adds Chad and North Korea, along with several officials from the government of Venezuela. It’s scheduled to take effect Oct. 18.
State Attorney General Doug Chin said the new ban still discriminates on the basis of nationality, exceeds the president’s legal authority and seeks to implement his Muslim ban.
Chin has been challenging President Donald Trump on travel bans since February, after Trump sought to bar new visas for people from seven mostly Muslim countries.
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It’s 2018, and your headphones don’t need wires anymore. Luckily, Amazon’s offering up Sony’s popular and well-reviewed XB950B1 Bluetooth over-ears for $88, within $5 of the best price we’ve ever seen. This particular set of cans includes an extra bass mode that you can turn on or off, and even a smartphone app that you can use to change your audio settings on the fly.
× St. Louis group for women entrepreneurs expands to 6 cities
ST. LOUIS (AP) _ A St. Louis organization that supports women-led startup companies is expanding to six new cities.
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that Brazen Global announced Tuesday that it’s creating branches in Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Philadelphia and Fort Worth, Texas. The organization has hired acting directors in each new market.
Brazen was founded in 2014 by Jennifer Ehlen, who noticed that St. Louis ranked near the bottom of an American Express study on cities that support women entrepreneurs. Brazen has assisted more than 1,000 women entrepreneurs in St. Louis since forming.
The organization provides resources, sponsors support groups and hosts networking events for female business owners.
Ehlen says the group hopes to help women entrepreneurs realize their growth aspirations.
Shaifer House, located in Claiborne County, was damaged when thieves made off with four wooden support beams and damaged interior flooring and walls. The damage was discovered on April 1, but police think it happened earlier that week.
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The latest jobs report from November showed more progress in the U.S. economy.
Here & Now's Jeremy Hobson and The Atlantic's Derek Thompson (@DKThomp) look at which sectors did best in 2017, and discuss how much credit Donald Trump can take for the economic conditions.
Average gas prices in Las Vegas area increasing
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Gasoline prices in the Las Vegas area have gone up in the past week.
GasBuddy.com reports the average retail price of a gallon of gas in the area has increased almost 6 cents in the past week, to an average of $2.82. That's according to a survey of 649 gas outlets.
Gas prices in Las Vegas Sunday were 21 cents a gallon higher than a year ago and about 7 cents more than a month ago.
GasBuddy.com senior petroleum analyst Patrick DeHaan says seasonal factors continue to affect gas prices. He says gas prices nationwide this spring will be between 10 percent and 25 percent higher than a year ago.
The national average has increased about 3 cents per gallon in the past week, to $2.54.
Multiple people were injured and the coroner's office is responding after a crash in Spartanburg County, said officials.
The call came in at 4:41 p.m. Troopers said the incident occurred at 1521 E Georgia Road and SJ Workman Hwy. Injuries were initially reported.
The Assistant Woodruff Fire Chief told FOX the crash involved 2 vehicles, and 4 people were injured.
The Fire Chief couldn't confirm a number of victims that had died due to the crash. He said 3 of the injured victims were in one vehicle together, and the other injured victim was in another vehicle.
This crash remains under investigation by SC Highway Patrol and the Coroner's Office.
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After the popular success of their last recording together, The Goat Rodeo Sessions, cellist Yo-Yo Ma, mandolin player Chris Thile, and bassist Edgar Meyer reunite for Bach Trios. Based primarily on works for the keyboard, Bach Trios demonstrates the endless adaptability of Bach’s music and the nearly endless virtuosity of these three exciting performers.
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By Bruce Martin INDIANAPOLIS – From “Down Under” to Victory Lane at the Indianapolis 500, Will Power’s journey to the greatest achievement of his career can be traced back to a chance meeting with fellow Australian Craig Gore. “I remember I was racing in Europe in one of the European formulas there and that’s how…
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× Cold Temperature Can’t Stop Dedicated Eastern Iowa Water Skiers From Hitting the Lake
DELHI, Iowa — The cold isn’t keeping people out of the water in eastern Iowa.
The weather is perfect for water-skiing in the town of Delhi, and a group of friends went out for a ride despite the temperatures being just above freezing.
The lake is finally at full capacity following a dam breech in 2010 that drained the water. For more than five years only a trickle of water flowed through the dry lake bed, but even at its worst the February skiers were on the water.
“We did some skiing behind the 4-wheeler when the lake was drained, so we got our fun out of it, but it’s definitely nice to have it full,” said Nate Tauke of Dyersville.
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LONDON — A London museum has revealed that the remains of five archbishops of Canterbury were discovered inside a secret tomb beneath its building.
The Garden Museum posted a statement and video Sunday revealing the find, which was made more than a year ago.
The museum sits on a site that used to house the former St. Mary-at-Lambeth Church and is located next to Lambeth Palace, the archbishop of Canterbury’s London residence.
The remains were found while builders were renovating the building. They lifted some slabs to reveal a hidden crypt.
Garden Museum director Christopher Woodward says five archbishops were buried in the tomb, including Richard Bancroft.
Bancroft became archbishop in 1604 and played a major role in production of the King James Bible.
The remains of the others have not been identified.
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On Wednesday, the state filed paperwork appealing the recent dismissal of the murder charges Kennedy cousin Michael Skakel was facing.
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WICHITA, Kan. (AP) – A federal judge has thrown out one of the charges against a Kansas man accused of plotting to attack Somali immigrants in the meatpacking town of Garden City.
U.S. District Judge Eric Melgren granted a defense motion to dismiss a firearms charge against Curtis Allen. The decision comes in the wake of a 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeal panel’s ruling in May in an unrelated case that found that a person convicted of misdemeanor domestic battery under a city ordinance can legally carry a gun.
Allen and co-defendants Patrick Stein and Gavin Wright still face charges of conspiring to detonate truck bombs at an apartment complex where Somali immigrants live.
All three men have pleaded not guilty.
Their trial is set for Feb. 20.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – U.S. Rep. Jim Cooper and Tennessee state Sen. Steve Dickerson are hoping to raise voter registration rates with a new project involving businesses and other organizations.
A news release from Cooper said Tennessee has more than 838,000 adults who aren’t registered to vote. The release said Cooper, a Democrat, and Dickerson, a Republican, worked together to increase Nashville high school registration rates by 85 percent in 2015.
Their new effort, Project Register, aims to raise awareness about online voter registration across Middle Tennessee.
The program involves businesses, nonprofits and other organizations encouraging new employees to register to vote and reminding employees twice a year to register to vote online.
The release said more than 70 organizations representing more than 125,000 employees have signed up to participate.
We live in times when a nation’s most powerful leader conjures up information at will with the pretentiousness of a socialite pulling a Chihuahua out of her clutch and the dexterity of an illusionist extracting a rabbit from his chapeau to rapturous applause from a bewitched audience that always sees but seldom observes.
These are times when a spellbound public, eyes open and minds closed, is constantly fed a supposititious concoction of skulduggery with dollops of chicanery on a bed of false hope at an intensity and scale unfathomable not long ago. It is in times like these that it ...
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* THE REVISED OBX COMPOSITION HAS EFFECT FROM START OF DAY FRIDAY DECEMBER 22ND 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting by Joachim Dagenborg)
Six Arrested On New Year’s Eve
Six people were arrested as Guernsey celebrated the beginning of 2017.
Three were arrested on suspicion of assault, while two were detained for being drunk in a public place.
One person was also held for disorderly behaviour.
A police spokesperson says that enquiries for all cases are still ongoing, with the suspects due to appear before Guernsey’s Magistrate’s Court over the coming days.
None of those arrested on New Year’s Eve remain in custody.
The Ministry of Energy yesterday (Oct 4) revealed its plan to make “Tuk-Tuk” a product champion for export after Thailand has exported them to three countries in Europe.
It also plans to convert the existing 22,000 LPG-powered Tuk-Tuks in the country to run on electricity within five years.
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Blue Bulls flank Jannes Kirsten injured ankle ligaments in the loss to Western Province and will be sidelined for several weeks.
The Bulls went down 45-34 to WP at Newlands on Saturday. Coach Nollis Marais has since confirmed that Kirsten, one of the Bulls’ key players, has injured ankle ligaments and will be unavailable for the next few weeks.
The severity of Kirsten’s injury will be made public in the next 24 hours following further tests. Marais said that Tim Agaba is likely to fill the void on the flank.
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ROCKVILLE, Conn. (AP)  A conservative commentator who grabbed a woman after she took a copy of his University of Connecticut speech titled "It's OK To Be White" is set to make his first court appearance.
Lucian Wintrich was arrested after grabbing the woman and is scheduled to be arraigned on a misdemeanor breach of peace charge Monday at Rockville Superior Court. He denies criminal wrongdoing and says he had every right to retrieve his property.
Wintrich is the White House correspondent for the right-wing blog Gateway Pundit. He was at UConn on Nov. 28 to give the speech, which drew protesters.
Cellphone videos show the woman taking paperwork off the lectern Wintrich was using and walking away. Wintrich then goes after her and grabs her before being led away by police. He was released on $1,000 bail.
Aug 11(Reuters) - Changjiang Securities Co Ltd
* Says Hubei Energy Group Co Ltd acquires 506.8 million shares (9.2 percent stake) of the co from its wholly owned unit and becomes co's second biggest shareholder
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Two months after the unexpected passing of former MTV reality star Brian Lancaster, his cause of death has been revealed.
According to the Chester County Coroner's Office, the former reality star, who appeared on Road Rules in 1999, died at 43 years old from fentanyl, heroin and ethanol intoxication. The manner of his death has been deemed accidental.
Lancaster died at Pheonixville Hospital in Phoenixville, Pa. on March 29.
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece’s culture ministry has rejected a request by Italian luxury brand Gucci to use the ancient Acropolis for a fashion event this summer.
Culture Minister Lydia Koniordou told state television a panel of ministry experts turned down the request late Tuesday, adding she was in “total agreement.”
The Acropolis is listed as a World Heritage Site by the United Nations cultural organization, Unesco.
Koniordou said: “We have a duty to defend the importance of (the Acropolis) … a global symbol of democracy and freedom.”
Requests for commercial use of ancient monuments in Greece are rarely approved.
American singer Jennifer Lopez was granted access to the Acropolis for a 2008 photo shoot. The site also featured in the 2014 film “The Two Faces of January” starring Viggo Mortensen and Kirsten Dunst.
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SACRAMENTO (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday afternoon's drawing of the California Lottery's "Daily 3 Midday" game were:
8-0-3
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TOKYO, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group said on Friday net profit rose 9.7 percent in the nine months ended December, helped by fewer bad loans and gains from its stock portfolio.
Japan’s largest lender said net profit came in at 863.4 billion yen ($7.86 billion) for the April-December period, compared with 786.9 billion yen a year earlier.
The bank’s profit was also boosted by a strong performance from Morgan Stanley. MUFG owns about one-fifth of the Wall Street investment bank.
For the full year through March, the bank kept its net profit forecast of 950 billion yen, up 2.5 percent from the previous year and below an average estimate of 1.01 trillion yen in a poll of 14 analysts by Thomson Reuters. ($1 = 109.8100 yen) (Reporting by Taiga Uranaka; Editing by Subhranshu Sahu)
MACOMB (AP) — College students and faculty in western Illinois will get more travel abroad opportunities because of a U.S. Department of Education grant.
In a Friday news release, Western Illinois University officials said the grant of over $400,000 will benefit their school and also Spoon River College in Canton.
WIU officials are directing the grant, which covers three years of academic travel.
Faculty members at the university have already developed travel opportunities to Puerto Rico and Ecuador. Seven students will study abroad in those two locations this summer.
School officials say it's a good opportunity for students to emphasize global perspectives.
BERN, Switzerland (AP) — Brazilian authorities investigating Olympic official Carlos Nuzman in a vote-buying case have asked prosecutors in Switzerland for help.
The office of Switzerland's attorney general says it is "currently analyzing" the request for legal assistance.
Nuzman was arrested Thursday in Rio de Janeiro on suspicion of obstructing the investigation. Prosecutors also believe he stored 16 bars of gold in a Geneva depository.
As Brazilian Olympic Committee president, Nuzman led the 2016 Olympic bid and organizing committees.
Prosecutors have implicated Nuzman in a bribery scheme to help win votes from IOC members, who chose Rio as host city in 2009.
The International Olympic Committee is considering a provisional suspension for the 75-year-old Nuzman, who is an honorary member.
Nuzman also sits on an IOC panel overseeing preparations for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
AUBURN, AL (WTVM) - Auburn baseball’s bid to host a regional fell short, but their season still lives on, as the Tigers clinched a berth in the Raleigh regional hosted by 16-seed NC State.
It’s the Tigers’ second straight trip to the big tournament, and third in the last four seasons. Last year they made it to the finals of the Tallahassee regional but lost to host Florida State in back-to-back games.
Northeastern and Army join Auburn and NC State in the regional. It’s a double-elimination tournament.
Up first, the Tigers face Northeastern, a team they’re familiar with. They faced them in early March in a three-game series, one the Tigers won two games to one. Pitcher Casey Mize threw a no-hitter in one of those games.
First pitch between Auburn and Northeastern is scheduled for Friday at 2p/1c.
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NEW YORK — Watching NFL football games on your phone used to be mainly limited to Verizon customers. Soon anyone will be able to watch football games on the go for free on Yahoo’s app, now that Verizon owns Yahoo.
But people who want to watch football through online-TV services like Sling will have more problems. An NFL game on ESPN will still be blocked on the Sling app on a phone — and starting next season, on tablets, too. Verizon apps will have the exclusive rights on phones and tablets.
Verizon bought Yahoo in June and is trying to build a digital ad business to rival Facebook and Google. Verizon’s multi-year deal with the NFL takes effect in January. Playoffs will stream on Yahoo, Verizon’s app go90 and the NFL’s own app.
RIO DE JANEIRO, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Brazil’s Mero field in the offshore Libra area should begin producing 40,000 barrels of oil per day by the end of February as part of a long duration test, an official at state-controlled oil company Petroleo Brasileiro said on Friday.
Fernando Borges, Petrobras’ manager for Libra, said the area is already producing 20,000 bpd, adding that the company completed an initial shipment of 500,000 barrels of oil. (Reporting by Marta Nogueira and Alexandra Alper Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
Seventeen-time grand slam winner Roger Federer marked his long-awaited comeback with a confident straight-sets victory over Britain’s Dan Evans in the Hopman Cup.
The 35-year-old Swiss, representing his nation in the mixed team event that he first won back in 2001, needed only an hour and three minutes to dispatch Birmingham’s Evans 6-3 6-4 in Perth.
"I was quite emotional when I walked on to be honest. It was better than I thought it was going to be"
- Federer on his #HopmanCup return pic.twitter.com/bReDO3JMBi — Hopman Cup (@hopmancup) January 2, 2017
Despite missing six months of action with knee and back injuries, Federer showed no signs of rust as he opened the singles showdown with an ace, breaking Evans in the sixth game of the first set.
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The British number three effectively handed Federer the match by dropping his serve in the second-set opener and half an hour later, the older man had put one point on the board for Switzerland.
By MIKE STOBBE
AP Medical Writer
NEW YORK (AP) - This year's flu season is off to a quick start and so far it seems to be dominated by a nasty bug.
Health officials say the flu vaccine seems well matched to the viruses making people sick, but it's too early to tell how bad this season will be. The main flu bug this season tends to cause more deaths and hospitalizations and vaccines tend not to work as well against this type.
Flu began picking up last month. By the end of last week, seven states reported widespread flu activity: Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Oklahoma and Virginia.
Most flu seasons don't really get going until around Christmas. That's how last year's flu season played out.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported the latest data Friday.
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Ah, brunch. It’s a high point of the weekend after a long work week, most likely on a Saturday or Sunday morning—or afternoon—after a late night out with friends. The best part of brunch (besides endless mimosas, of course) is obviously, getting dressed. The requirements: something that you can throw on that looks effortlessly chic, and also has a touch of irreverence, because it is the weekend after all.
When you’re digging through your closet, remember that while you should be 100-percent comfy in your brunch outfit, we’re not telling you to step into Balthazar wearing pajama pants and a hoodie. There’s a good chance you’re hungover, and may or may not be about to indulge in avocado toast, eggs benedict, and pancakes. Think oversized sweaters, your favorite pair of jeans, and forgiving maxi dresses.
Ahead, click through 25 street-style stars who nailed the weekend brunch look, and then style your own.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - CASIN Guoxing Property Development Co Ltd
* Says it will sell 30 percent stake in Weihai-based real estate unit for 15 million yuan
* Says it will decrease voting power in unit to 70 percent from 100 percent
Source text in Chinese:goo.gl/M3My8i
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Lucky Links Night' game
ROCKY HILL, Conn. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Connecticut Lottery's "Lucky Links Night" game were:
01-08-09-10-15-16-19-20
(one, eight, nine, ten, fifteen, sixteen, nineteen, twenty)
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Mumbai attracts over 1.5 million foreign tourists every year. To most people arriving into India for the first time, Mumbai — a mad jumble of colour and experiences — is bewildering.
The sheer volume of people and traffic, the garbage, the beggars, the chaos on the streets, the smells — fishy and otherwise —that accost you, the contrast between the lives of the rich and the poor and the fascinating economy that envelops it all can overwhelm the most seasoned traveller. That there is a method to the madness is not evident to even the most experienced eyes. So ...
Foothills Christian (El Cajon, Calif.) star Jaylen Hands needed 11 points to break the scoring record set by Stephon Marbury 22 years ago at the UA Holiday Classic at Torrey Pines, Calif.
He got 38.
The UCLA signee averaged 36 points per game in five outings, including 42 in his team’s semifinal win.
Foothills Christian won the tournament’s National Division with a 61-57 victory against St. John’s College (Washington D.C.).
BERLIN Britain must understand that it won't have advantages over its 27 peers in the European Union once negotiations over its exit from the bloc are concluded, German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble said in remarks published on Saturday.
"There is no free lunch," Schaeuble told the Funke Media Group, using an English expression. "Britons must know that."
Chancellor Angela Merkel this week warned Britons not to delude themselves that they would continue to enjoy EU rights after Brexit and insisted the bloc would only agree on future ties with London after they have nailed down a deal to leave.
British Prime Minister Theresa May said Merkel's remarks underlined how tough Brexit negotiations will be.
Schaeuble added: "We don't want to weaken Britain. But we also don't want that the rest of Europe is weakened. Britain should not have advantages after the exit, that other countries don't have."
(Reporting by Joseph Nasr; Editing by Catherine Evans)
Two U.S. Senators are teaming up on a bipartisan effort to ease the adoption of driverless vehicles. However, one well-publicized case may show that the technology is not yet ready for prime time. Mark Reddig talks with Laura O’Neill-Kaumo of OOIDA’s Washington, D.C., office.
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This Wednesday, June 18, 2014, booking photo released by the Stockton Police Department shows Jeremy Meeks who was arrested on felony weapons charges in Stockton, Calif. The image went viral, being shared extensively on social media, and Meeks began a career as a model. Meeks filed for divorce from his wife of eight years this week, news outlets. Stockton Police Department
OAKLAND, Calif. — Tampa Bay right-hander Nathan Eovaldi has not allowed a hit through six innings against Oakland in his first start since having a second Tommy John surgery.
Eovaldi has four strikeouts and 70 pitches. The only hitter to reach so far is Matt Chapman, who drew a one-out walk in the first inning.
Rays centre fielder Johnny Field made a diving catch on a sinking liner from Mark Canha in the third. Right fielder Carlos Gomez made a similar play to take a potential hit away from Chad Pinder in the sixth.
Eovaldi last pitched in the majors on Aug. 10, 2016, for the Yankees. Nine days later, he underwent a second elbow surgery. Eovaldi also had Tommy John surgery in 2007 when he was a junior in high school.
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — A man who confessed to a string of rapes and murders with his brother and now wants to be released from an Ohio prison is due back in court.
Attorneys for Nathaniel Cook say a plea deal signed nearly 20 years ago forces the court to order his release this year. A judge plans to hold a hearing Thursday in Toledo, when she could decide whether to free Cook.
The judge has ordered Cook to undergo evaluations, but she said last month that more information was needed before she could make a decision about his release.
An agreement with prosecutors two decades ago forced Nathaniel Cook to admit he killed three people while his brother confessed to killing five others in the 1980s.
His brother is serving two life sentences.
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ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — A Turkish amateur league football club has transferred a player by paying him with Bitcoin, in what the club chairman said is the first signing of a player in cryptocurrency.
Harunustaspor chairman Haldun Sehit told Turkey's state-run Anadolu Agency late Tuesday that the club paid player Omer Faruk Kiroglu 2,000 Turkish liras worth of Bitcoin (0.0534 Bitcoin) in addition to 2,000 Turkish Lira ($540).
Sehit told Anadolu the club decided to sign Kiroglu with the cryptocurrency to make the team known "in Turkey and the world."
Sehit said: "God willing, Bitcoin will bring us the championship."
The club competes in the first division of Sakarya's Amateur League.
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Sleepy Hollow alum Zach Appelman is the man who has stolen Burgess’ heart on Chicago P.D.
The actor will guest-star on the NBC drama as federal prosecutor Matt Miller, the recently referenced new boyfriend of Intelligence rookie Kim Burgess, TVLine has learned exclusively.
Miller — who appears in Episode 8 — really likes Burgess, and thus, is fighting to balance his work and personal life. However, complications in the pair’s relationship arise when they realize they’re both working mob cases, pitting Chicago prerogatives vs. federal initiatives.
“I get the sense that [the couple is] getting serious,” star Marina Squerciati recently told TVLine. “But we’ll see. Burgess doesn’t have the greatest track record, so who knows?”
In addition to his role as Joe Corbin on Sleepy Hollow, Appelman’s TV credits include episodes of Law & Order: SVU, Blue Bloods, Bull and Beauty and the Beast.
Chicago P.D. Season 5 currently airs Wednesdays at 10/9c on NBC.
× Happy 201st birthday, Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Monday is Indiana’s 201st birthday! The Hoosier State became the 19th state to join the United States on December 11, 1816.
I am thrilled to proclaim today Indiana Statehood Day. We celebrate the 201st anniversary of Indiana becoming the 19th state of the Union. pic.twitter.com/YA2GrGBVVQ — Eric Holcomb (@GovHolcomb) December 11, 2017
Governor Eric Holcomb proclaimed today Indiana Statehood Day. There was a celebration at the Statehouse, and a group of students from Plainfield Schools sang “Back Home Again in Indiana.”
Cheers to another 201 years, Indiana!
Danny Lane, CEO of Yorkshire-based organisation Music and the Deaf, has visited Bradford Grammar School to give Sixth Form students a unique enrichment session.
The session had the aim of inspiring and educating the students on the importance of music and how deaf people can access, play and enjoy music.
Angela McOwen, BGS head of sixth form enrichment said, “We were delighted to welcome Danny to BGS, and his visit has been a great success.
“He is a compelling speaker with a wealth of experience. We are so lucky that such a high profile charity has stopped off at BGS and made a real impact on our students.”
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli media is reporting that police are expected to question Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on a pair of corruption allegations.
A black screen was placed Monday in front of Netanyahu’s official residence in apparent anticipation of the police investigators’ arrival and to obstruct the view of journalists seeking to film them.
Netanyahu has denied what he calls the “baseless” reports that he received gifts from two businessmen.
Israel’s Channel 2 TV has reported that Netanyahu accepted “favors” from businessmen in Israel and abroad. It said Netanyahu was the central suspect in a second investigation that also involves family members. It said a criminal probe is expected next week.
An opposition lawmaker is also campaigning for Netanyahu to be investigated over suspicions that donors improperly transferred money for his personal use.
EDMONTON — The University of Alberta is standing by its decision to give David Suzuki an honorary degree despite growing criticism.
Earlier this month, the university announced that the longtime environmentalist will be one of 13 people to receive the honour later this spring.
That led to criticism from some professors, donors and alumni — including some in the oil and gas industry — who said they would withdraw donations and partnerships.
University president David Turpin has issued a statement saying the school won’t change its mind.
He says withdrawing Suzuki’s honorary degree might seem like an easy solution to the controversy.
But Turpin says the university’s reputation is founded on the principles of freedom of inquiry, academic integrity and independence.
Suzuki is to receive the honorary doctor of science degree on June 7.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Daily Three-Midday' game
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday afternoon's drawing of the Indiana Lottery's "Daily Three-Midday" game were:
2-7-5, SB: 1
(two, seven, five; SB: one)
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Jimmy Butler has been out of action since the end of February due to a meniscus injury, but it seems like he is itching to return to the court.
According to Marc Stein of the New York Times, the Minnesota Timberwolves guard wore his game jersey under his street clothes during Sunday's night game against the Houston Rockets.
He was on the bench for the first time since his injury, wearing a unique outfit of a shirt, blazer and sweatpants, as seen on his Instagram account:
While you can't see the jersey under his shirt, it wouldn't be surprising for him to have worn a hidden show of support for his teammates.
Butler hopes to return to the court before the playoffs, per Kyle Ratke of the team's official site.
Tickets for the general public to see the "Tosh.0" host go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday. Individual ticket prices range from $50-$81, plus fees.
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This footage was captured during the Davit Walimska Wiosna 2018 race in Poland, when Fiat 126p pilot Marcin Szatanik drove his car off the icy track and into a ditch.
The crew of Szatanik and Karol Galysa were about to dismount before the fans sprang into action, teaming up to hoist the light vehicle out, and it was back on its way in no time.
Seeing that many people all working in concert to save the day for the drivers and keep the event running smoothly might just make your day. Rally fans are the best.
Calgary post-punk band Women’s late guitarist Chris Reimer died in his sleep in 2012. Now, his family and friends have plans to release a new double album of his unreleased music that’s out in 2018. Details for the new record haven’t been revealed just yet, but to raise money for the project, they’re auctioning off a T-shirt from his personal collection, one that features an image of the band’s final album Public Strain. The shirt has never been worn. Place a bid. The record’s proceeds will go toward the Chris Reimer Legacy Fund, which raises money for Calgary youth music and dance education.
In August 2012, Reimer’s friends posthumously released The Chad Tape, which was a collaborative effort with Calgarian Chad Van Gaalen.
The City of Milwaukee has filed a lawsuit seeking the closure and sale of 12 near south side rental properties that have been linked to widespread criminal activities, including drug sales and prostitution. Alderman Bob Donovan and Alderman JosA© G. PA©rez - whose aldermanic districts are home to all 12 of the properties owned by defendant Kenneth D. Churchill III of West Allis - said the properties have been a source of numerous complaints about criminal activities for years.
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William Lackland, 5, of Elgin sings Christmas carols into a microphone held by speech therapist Rima Birutis as 176 children gather to visit with Santa Saturday at the Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital in Wheaton. William had brain surgery earlier in 2017 and had to relearn how to walk and talk, but now loves to sing.
MADRID, April 15 Isco's brilliant double helped a much-changed Real Madrid side snatch a 3-2 win at Sporting Gijon on Saturday to move six points clear of title rivals Barcelona at the top of La Liga.
Madrid twice came from behind before Isco's low drive in the 90th minute handed Los Blancos victory against their exhausted hosts, who had faced waves of attacks.
Sporting opened the scoring in the 14th minute when Mikel Vesga scooped a pass over Madrid's defence which Duje Cop slammed home, before Isco equalised three minutes later with a brilliant individual goal.
Vesga looped a header over Kiko Casilla to put the hosts back in front after halftime, but Alvaro Morata equalised with a headed goal of his own, before Isco's late winner. (Reporting by Rik Sharma; Editing by Toby Davis)
MOSCOW, March 29 Russia's Sberbank hopes to complete the sale of its Ukrainian subsidiary in May or June, a source with the bank said on Wednesday.
Sberbank said this week it had agreed to sell its unit in Ukraine to a consortium of investors, which include Norvik Bank (Latvia) and a Belarussian private company.
"We plan that (in the) next 1-2 weeks we will, together with the buyers, send the documents for approval to the regulators, three in Ukraine and one in Latvia," the source said. (Reporting by Alexander Winning; writing by Katya Golubkova and Polina Nikolskaya; editing by Maria Kiselyova)
There has been discussion about unwanted alarms in the last few years. The fire service says this is “an industry problem,” but is it?
May 2 OneBeacon Insurance Group Ltd:
* OneBeacon - to be acquired by intact financial corporation for $1.7 billion; deal for $18.10 per share
* OneBeacon- OneBeacon debt of about $275 million to remain outstanding; expects to continue paying qtrly dividends as per past practice prior to deal closing Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
After more than four months of spiraling political scandal, criminal charges and the threat of impeachment, Gov. Eric Greitens of Missouri made a surprise announcement: He would resign his office by the end of the week. It was a sudden switch for a governor who for months had defiantly rejected a chorus of calls to quit and who said he had done nothing illegal.
On Wednesday, prosecutors in St. Louis said they would dismiss a felony charge against him as part of a deal reached if he resigned.
Here are major takeaways from Mr. Greitens’s saga.
His playbook sounded a lot like President Trump’s, except for one thing.
As he defended himself in recent months, Mr. Greitens chose his words carefully. “Let’s call this what it is,” he said at a news conference last month. “A political witch hunt.”
An ad last week, paid for by the governor’s political operation, also used language that sounded borrowed from Mr. Trump.
The Nike Inc. store in Soho is more than just a place to try on sneakers and workout gear. It's a playground, equipped with a small soccer pitch, a basketball court and treadmills, so consumers can take potential purchases for a test drive.
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The band met as teenagers back in the '90s so it's pretty perfect thatMaroon 5 would be picked for the 2017 Teen Choice Awards' Decade Award tonight.
Lead singer Adam Levine and guitarist James Valentine came on stage at the Galen Center and joked about the band's age. "I am not going to lie: I am 38 years old," said Levine. "We look really good for 38. We're not teens, but the fact that teenagers— all of you—can appreciate what we do after all this time. Our first album came out in 2002, before most of you hadn't been born that that point. It's so crazy that we're still doing this."
The new dad then joked that the band's "sixth and final album" was coming out in November, which obviously shocked the audience. Levine quickly said, "I am joking. We are never going to go away."
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Regarding the Nunes memo: I recall another time when elements of the government fought so hard to suppress release of a document.
That document was called “The Pentagon Papers.”
Apparently the revelation of malfeasance remains a matter of national security.
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Rays outfielder Carlos Gomez is having a hard time making contact this season—he has a .198 batting average—but not with the dugout water cooler.
Marlins pitcher Jose Urena struck Gomez out in his first at-bat of Wednesday’s game and Gomez reacted by taking his frustrations out on the hydration vessels. He attacked the first cooler so aggressively that he knocked his batting helmet off.
When someone brings veggie burgers to the 4th of July BBQ. pic.twitter.com/mDlpU5bblv — Cut4 (@Cut4) July 4, 2018
Yes, I said “first cooler” because he then went after another one on the dugout ledge.
Carlos Gómez is one of many José Ureña HBP victims, but one of few who didn't get awarded first base. He felt some type of way about that... pic.twitter.com/6osRg451oh — Fish Stripes (@fishstripes) July 4, 2018
Geez, even Paul O’Neill never went that ballistic.
High Prairie E.W. Pratt High School presented its annual athletic awards during an assembly June 19. Brendyn Larson won top overall male athlete. Katrina Reade was named top overall female athlete, but was absent. Top female and male athletes for each grade were presented. Cole Isaac won the Francis Lessard Sportsmanship Award. The Lynn Edwards Sports Award was presented to student Abdullah Sharkawi during graduation ceremonies May 12.
Mason (concussion) was taken off injured reserve Monday.
Mason will resume his role as the No. 2 behind Connor Hellebuyck now that he is back to 100 percent. The veteran missed the previous seven outings due to his concussion and while he will be the lineup Monday versus Vancouver, he will be watching from the bench. Given the emergence of Hellebuyck this season, Mason will likely spend more time observing than playing moving forward.
'Benji' on Netflix: The Adorable Dog Is The Best Actor In This Movie – And These Gifs Prove It
BREAKING: A muddy spill on the Sunshine Mwy is disrupting traffic, as motorists slow suddenly to avoid the hazard in a 90kmh zone.
The Department of Transport has issued a high priority alert over the spill on the motorway, in the westbound lanes just after the Mooloolah River bridge.
The Department of Transport issued an alert over the spill at 1.53pm.
The spill was reported before 2pm, but has since been spread about 1km down the motorway.
Motorists shouldn't expect significant delays as a result of the spill, but have been urged to exercise extra caution along the stretch.
Home prices are up, the stock market keeps hitting all-time highs and consumer confidence has soared. On the other hand, we’ve been rattled a year of unprecedented natural disasters, growing divisiveness and an on-going inventory shortage. What will happen in 2018? Taking a cue from Brad Inman’s top 10 predictions for 2018, here’s my take on what to expect next year. (By the way, I fancifully speculated that Trump could win the White House in September 2015, four months before Brad Inman did.) Prediction 1: WomanUP! In early 2017, the California Association of Realtors (CAR) discovered that only 14 of the top 100 brokerages in California were run by women. CAR set about remedying this situation by launching its Women’s Initiative that included its day-long WomanUP! conference this past June. Look for this initiative to become a major force in the industry during 2018 as CAR releases the white paper on its research, launches a national mentoring initiative and ho...
Feb 2 (Reuters) - CBIZ Inc:
* CBIZ ACQUIRES LAURUS TRANSACTION ADVISORS LLC
* CBIZ INC SAYS LAURUS TRANSACTION ADVISORS, L.L.C. WILL BE COMBINED WITH CBIZ‘S CURRENT TRANSACTION ADVISORY SERVICES GROUP Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
April 28 Kbr Inc
* KBR announces first quarter 2017 financial results
* Reaffirms FY 2017 adjusted earnings per share view $1.10 to $1.40
* Q1 revenue rose 11 percent to $1.1 billion
* Q1 earnings per share $0.26
* KBR Inc says estimate for operating cash flows will range from $100 - $200 million for 2017
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.29, revenue view $1.12 billion -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* KBR Inc - Pemex settlement completed and cash collected in April; to be recorded in Q2 2017
* Says Q1 revenue up driven by recent acquisitions in government services segment and organic growth from contracts with U.S. Military
* FY2017 earnings per share view $1.27 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* KBR Inc - KBR backlog decreased from $10.9 billion as of December 31, 2016 to $10.6 billion as of March 31, 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed first-round pick T.J. Watt to a four-year contract.
Watt, a linebacker from Wisconsin and the younger brother of Houston Texans star J.J. Watt, was taken with the 30th overall pick in the draft. He is the last of Pittsburgh’s eight draft picks to sign. Financial details were not released.
Watt actually began his collegiate career as a tight end before switching to linebacker. He played in 27 games for the Badgers, making 14 starts, over a two-year span. Watt recorded 70 tackles, including 17 stops for losses and 11½ sacks in his college career.
The Steelers finish minicamp on Thursday. They report for training camp at St. Vincent College in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, on July 27.
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Trying to practice the flu away. I’ve been waiting to sing this song since 1991 when I saw my idol, Whitney Houston, own this song. And now, my chance has finally come. And it just so happens that this chance comes when I have two small Petri dish kids who literally cough INTO MY MOUTH and rub their snot on my cheek. You can’t write this stuff I swear! And here we are. I’ve arrived at another one of my dreams which is slowly becoming a sort of nightmare. I will tell you, this is one of the biggest honors of my life, singing this song in front of my family, my military family, my dad and brother and step mama and family and the world. And the EAGLES!?!?! I promise I will do my best, as I always do. As far as the gremlins that got me into this mess, you can cough at me for the rest of your lives. If it’s a contest, babies, you win. #spreadthelove #spreadthegerms #pleasegivememyvoiceback #ificansingimgonnakillit
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LONDON (Reuters) - A British female healthcare worker has been arrested on suspicion of murdering eight babies and the attempted murder of six others following an investigation into deaths at a neonatal unit in northern England, police said on Tuesday.
Police said the arrest came after an inquiry into the deaths of 17 babies and 15 "non-fatal collapses" between March 20165 and July 2016 at The Countess of Chester Hospital's neonatal unit.
"This is a highly complex and very sensitive investigation and, as you can appreciate, we need to ensure we do everything we possibly can to try to establish in detail what has led to these baby deaths and collapses," said Detective Inspector Paul Hughes.
Police did not give further details about the arrested woman or their investigation.
(Reporting by Michael Holden; editing by Guy Faulconbridge)
THEY SHOULD HAVE WRITTEN A HAREBRAINED LETTER ASKING FOR THEIR MONEY BACK: Claremont Snowflakes Write Hairbrained Open Letter Characterizing Truth as a ‘Myth’
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump wants to send man back to the moon — and on to Mars.
Trump is signing a space policy directive directing NASA "to lead an innovative space exploration program to send American astronauts back to the moon, and eventually Mars."
That's according to White House spokesman Hogan Gidley.
Trump has taken several steps to refocus NASA's mission on space exploration.
High Plains Grape Growers and Terry County Tractor hosted a dinner and a meeting on Thursday evening for area producers. Kubota representatives were there, as well as representatives from chemical companies instructing those in attendance on how to safely use certain chemicals on crops and how to avoid drift over on other crops which could be damaged by the chemicals. Shown is Adam Hixon from BASF.
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An exhibition dedicated to Hawick’s ‘Lovely Lassies’ is proving a popular draw at Borders Textile Towerhouse.
It explores the roles of the women who take part in Hawick Common Riding, featuring outfits, objects and images of the Cornet’s Lasses, Acting Mothers and Maids of Honour of years gone by. It is hoped that the exhibition will bring back fond memories of Common Ridings past for locals, while giving visitors an insight into the big event.
Shaureen Lammie, Live Borders Museum and Gallery Service, thanked those who donated objects, costume and images for this exhibition which organisers hope will lead to a larger, similar, event next year. Anyone who has any objects that they would like included in the next exhibition should email Shaureen.lammie@liveborders1.org.uk or call on 01450 377615.
The Lovely Lasses exhibition runs until September 10. Monday-Saturday 10am-4.30pm, and Sunday 12-3pm.
BOISE, Idaho — Chandler Hutchison had 21 points and 12 rebounds and Boise State beat Sacramento State 77-54 on Saturday.
Hutchison was 7 of 14 from the floor, made 6 of 8 free throws and collected his fourth double-double of the season. Justinian Jessup added 18 points for Boise State (9-1), which has won five straight, is 6-0 at home and is off to its best start since the 1988-89 season.
Jeff Wu scored 16 points for Sacramento State (2-8). Justin Strings added 15 points and 10 rebounds.
Joshua Patton’s layup pulled the Hornets to 14-13 with 9:31 remaining in the first half. David Wacker made consecutive dunks and Christian Sengfelder slammed another to spark a 24-10 surge and the Broncos led 38-23 at halftime. Sengfelder added two 3-pointers and scored all 13 of his points during the stretch.
March 31 M1 Kliniken AG:
* Dividend should be 30 cents per share as in previous year
* During reporting period preliminary annual net income was 5,455,893.52 euros ($5.82 million), with earnings per share of 0.36 euros
* In 2017 M1 group will continue to invest in quality of services. Company aims to increase sales by 20% Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9367 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
SYDNEY, Australia — Australia won the toss and elected to bowl against New Zealand in their Twenty20 match at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday.
Captain David Warner confirmed that Alex Carey and D'Arcy Short will make their Australian T20 debuts, with Short expected to open in place of the injured Aaron Finch.
New Zealand captain Kane Williams will have his full-strength bowling line-up of Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi and Trent Boult.
It was the first match in a tri-series tournament also involving England.
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Lineups:
Australia: David Warner (captain), D'Arcy Short, Chris Lynn, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Alex Carey, Ashton Agar, Andrew Tye, Kane Richardson, Adam Zampa, Billy Stanlake.
New Zealand: Kane Williamson (captain), Martin Guptill, Colin Munro, Tom Bruce, Ross Taylor, Colin de Grandhomme, Tom Blundell, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi, Trent Boult.
Umpires: Simon Fry, Australia, and Chris Brown, New Zealand.
May 2 Oil and gas producer Anadarko Petroleum Corp reported a smaller quarterly loss on Tuesday, helped by higher realized crude prices.
Net loss attributable to Anadarko narrowed to $318 million, or 58 cents per share, in the first quarter ended March 31, from $1.03 billion, or $2.03 per share, a year earlier.
Average sales prices for oil was $50.34 per barrel in the quarter, up from $29.65 a year ago, the company said.
Texas-based Anadarko's revenue more-than-doubled to $3.77 billion. (Reporting by Ahmed Farhatha in Bengaluru; Editing by Martina D'Couto)
PORTAGE, Ind. (AP) — The National Park Service has reopened three beaches at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore after tests showed no significant traces of a potentially carcinogenic chemical from a U.S. Steel Corp. wastewater spill.
The park service says water and beach sand samples taken last week came back below laboratory reporting limits for hexavalent chromium, so it reopened the beaches Monday afternoon.
The Environmental Protection Agency says U.S. Steel resumed full operations Monday at its Midwest Plant in Portage, about 30 miles east of Chicago. The company began a gradual restart there Friday, three days after an expansion joint failed, allowing wastewater containing the chemical to flow into the wrong treatment plant at the Portage complex. That wastewater eventually flowed into Burns Waterway at a point about 100 yards from Lake Michigan.
All southbound lanes are now open on Interstate Highway 680 at Vargas Road in Fremont following an earlier collision, according to California Highway Patrol officials. Click below for the top news from around the Bay Area and beyond.
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The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced it is to undertake a periodic review of the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI).
All public bodies are subject to periodic review to ensure they remain effective and accountable. DAERA’s review of AFBI will follow the Cabinet Office’s Tailored Review approach.
In the first instance it will examine the role of AFBI before considering its capacity for delivering more effectively and efficiently as well as ensuring the governance arrangements in place meet recognised principles of good corporate governance.
The review, which starts this month and will be completed by March 2018, will be comprehensive, constructive and beneficial to both AFBI and the department.
As part of the process, there will be an opportunity for organisations and individuals to provide information to the review.
This will include an online questionnaire, which will be publicised in due course.
Original Air Date: 7/14/16. For nearly 50 years, the Sacramento Metro Chamber has led a delegation of business, civic and political representatives from the 6-county Sacramento region to Washington, D.C. to meet with federal representatives. Erica Taylor, this year’s volunteer leader of the program, and Robert Dugan from the chamber talk with host Scott Syphax about what the delegation accomplished.
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Aug 14(Reuters) - Zhejiang Garden Bio-chemical High-tech Co Ltd
* Says it changes accounting policy based on accounting standards for business enterprises
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FROM inflatable water slides to sausage sizzles and a cold beverage - the Whitsunday Sea Eagles Family Fun Day today had it all.
Family and friends gathered around Whitsunday Sports Park oval at 3pm to watch two teams filled with players from the masters, seniors, reserves, womens and kids sides take to the field.
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For more on the Whitsunday Sea Eagles new committee and direction see the Whitsunday Times this week.
April 13 Onex Corp:
* Onex Corp- normal course issuer bid permitting Onex to purchase for cancellation up to 10% of public float in its subordinate voting shares, or 8.4 million shares Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
80-year-old woman scammed out of $20,000 in Davenport
DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) — Police in Davenport are investigating after an 80-year-old woman fell victim to a scam artist who claimed he was checking water meters.
KCRG-TV reports that Velma Holmes answered a knock on her door Thursday from a man claiming he was with Iowa American Water Co. She took him to the basement to show him her meter. The next day she realized money and valuables worth $20,000 were missing, including her wedding ring.
Experts encourage residents to make sure a company name is on the car of anyone who comes to the home. Iowa American Water Co. says their employees always carry a company-issued photo identification and will never enter a customer's home demanding access or a payment to avoid shutting off water.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. (NEWS10) – The legal battle continues over a local museum auctioning off paintings from a well-known artist to pay its bills.
Originally, the sale of the painting were set to be given the okay, starting on Monday.
The Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office has asked for an extension until the end of the month.
The paintings the museum wants to sell are painting from Norman Rockwell.
Rockwell’s own sons went to court in October to stop the sale of the artwork, which their father donated himself.
The museum’s lawyers are now fighting the attorney general’s request for an extension.
April 20 Kuehne Und Nagel International AG :
* Q1 net turnover increased by 7.2 per cent to 4,299 million Swiss francs ($4.31 billion)and gross profit by 3.5 per cent to 1,648 million Swiss francs
* Q1 EBITDA at 257 million Swiss francs reached the previous year’s level
* Q1 earnings for the period stable at 165 million francs
* Increase in volume and productivity as well as cost control mitigated the ongoing pressure on margins
* Rtrs Poll Avg For Q1 net turnover was 4.12 billion francs, gross profit 1.6 billion francs, EBITDA 267 million francs Source text - bit.ly/2otQF3R Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9971 Swiss francs) (Gdynia Newsroom)
Thunder Road’s Children’s Charity Day Focuses on Autism
Any tickets purchased today can be used anytime throughout the summer
FARGO, ND — A little bit of rain didn’t stop kids from coming out to Thunder Road for a day filled with fun and to raise money for autism.
Children’s Charity Day was held at Thunder Road where you were able to get a summer’s full of tickets all at once.
Tickets give you access to mini golf, go carts, batting cages, bumper cars and laser tag.
Half of your cost goes towards North Dakota Autism Center and The Village Family Service Center.
“It’s great for the community to come together for two nonprofits,” said Darcy Kasprowicz. “It’s just a great day for us to raise some awareness and raise some money for the two charities today.”
Any tickets purchased today can be used anytime throughout the summer.
Related Stories Andres Iniesta has signed a “lifetime contract” with Barcelona, the club have announced.
Barcelona said the 33-year-old midfielder had penned a deal which will keep him at the Nou Camp for the rest of his career, although did not specify exactly how many years it would run.
A club statement read: “Andres Iniesta signed a lifetime contract with FC Barcelona on Friday, in a deal that will keep him at the club for the rest of his career.”
Iniesta has made 639 appearances for Barcelona since making his debut 15 years ago, second only to his former team-mate Xavi in the list of the club’s all-time appearance makers.
He has been at the club since 1996, having joined their famed youth set-up at La Masia at the age of 12.
The Spain international has won eight LaLiga titles and four Champions League crowns with the Catalan giants and has captained the side since 2015.
COVENTRY, R.I. (WPRI) — Coventry police are looking to identify a man they say stole from a liquor store twice in the matter of eight days.
Police say the suspect first stole a $79 bottle of Hennessey then left the store. They believe he could have left the area in a black Pontiac Aztec.
Then, eight days later, investigators say the alleged suspect returned to the store and stole the same thing. He was wearing khaki pants and a blue knit cap.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Coventry Police Department at 826-1100.
Media stories about Celadon Group have trended positive this week, according to AlphaOne Sentiment. AlphaOne, a subsidiary of Accern, identifies positive and negative media coverage by monitoring more than twenty million news and blog sources in real time.
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DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Hall of Fame Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski is stepping away from the team to have lower back surgery.
The school announced Monday that the procedure is scheduled for Friday, with an anticipated recovery time of four weeks. Associate head coach Jeff Capel will take over in Krzyzewski’s absence, starting with a home game Wednesday night against Boston College.
Krzyzewski will have a fragment of a herniated disk removed. The school says Krzyzewski tried several treatment options during the past month before deciding on surgery.
The winningest men’s coach in Division I history had four surgeries during the offseason to replace his left knee, repair his left ankle and fix a hernia.
Capel previously took over for Krzyzewski when he missed the trip to Georgia Tech last February because of dehydration and high blood pressure.
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"Coming back into an offseason where there's no install… it's all 'Hey, this is the play call. This is what we ran last year,'" he said. "It's right back into picking up where we left off. And that will be nice to continue to build that rapport with all the receivers and Todd and the O-line. It will be great."
Raiders sign backup QB Josh Johnson
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ALAMEDA, Calif. -- The Oakland Raiders have signed free agent quarterback Josh Johnson to compete for the backup position.
The team also officially announced the signing of cornerback Shareece Wright on Monday. Wright said last week he had agreed to join the Raiders.
Wright spent last season in Buffalo, where he had one interception and five passes defensed in 12 games.
Johnson is an Oakland native and was drafted by Tampa Bay in Raiders coach Jon Gruden's last season there in 2008. Johnson has spent time with 10 teams and started five games. He has completed 96 of 177 passes for 1,042 yards, five touchdowns and 10 interceptions and a 57.7 passer rating.
Johnson hasn't thrown a pass in the NFL since 2011 and will compete with Connor Cook to become Derek Carr's backup.
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WASHINGTON, March 19 (Reuters) - U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions on Monday backed a plan outlined by President Donald Trump aimed at combating the opioid crisis by vowing to seek the death penalty "wherever appropriate" against drug traffickers.
"Drug dealers show no respect for human dignity and put their own greed ahead of the safety and even the lives of others," he said in a statement, adding that the Justice Department "will continue to aggressively prosecute drug traffickers." (Reporting by Sarah N. Lynch; Editing by Jonathan Oatis)
Bob Kat proves that you don’t need a bunch of fancy tech to put together a robot. A lot of the stuff we throw away can actually be repurposed into a project. He found the tongue depressors that he used for this build in a dusty old box that was stored away in overstock. The rest of the bot came from the trash. “I sourced 90% of the materials for this robot from junk I found in the garage,” Kat said. “Though, I do work at a robot shop, so our garage might have different junk than yours.”
You can grab the full material list and build instructions for this cute little bot on Bob Kat’s Maker Share project page. He says that the entire process won’t take very long (1-3 hours tops), so this might be a fun and easy project to do with your kid one weekend afternoon.
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New Miami Litigation Boutique Focuses On Client Experience
Law360, Miami (October 6, 2017, 10:16 PM EDT) -- A new litigation boutique just launched in Miami is aiming to “realign” the attorney-client relationship through its focus on technology, transparency, fee predictability and collaborative case management, according to its founders.
Mark Migdal & Hayden, which is based in Brickell, brings together former Berger Singerman LLP partners Etan Mark and Don Hayden with former Stolzenberg Gelles Flynn & Arango LLP partner Josh Migdal, providing a collective 40 years of experience in the South Florida legal market and dozens of trials.
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Idea. When the president attacks a reporter we all follow that reporter. So @daveweigel would have as many followers as @barackobama for example. Double what El Presidentè Trump has. It's like the Streisand Effect applied to ranting authoritarian politicians on Twitter.
The Cooper family are celebrating Our Duke's Irish Grand National win in Sheerans Coolrain.
A huge crowd gathered to welcome back the family and their supporters.
A 52-seater bus had travelled to Fairyhouse from the village for the race.
"It's an incredible result," said Sloane Cooper.
"I felt going to Fairyhouse today that he would win. The press had talked him down in recent days, but we knew how good he was, and he did it. I was never in any doubt."
Sloane's brother-in-law, Charles Piggott, who is based in Pennsylvania, said it was the biggest win the syndicate had in its 20 year history.
"Every horse we had won something, but this is huge."
Hazel Piggott noted that Our Duke had the staying power. Of course it depended on how he jumped and he jumped well."
Shamita Shetty celebrated her birthday yesterday with sister Shilpa Shetty Kundra and other friends at Olive in Bandra.
Shilpa shared some adorable pictures of them with the birthday girl who looked pretty and stylish at the same time. Shamita was wearing a strapless pink dress, which turned on her prettier and sexier attitude.
Shilpa too did not leave her style book less pretty, while wearing a grey dress with a plunging neckline. While the younger sister turned brighter with her style statement, Shilpa preferred to keep the look paler and simpler.
Both of them carried the same hairstyle and looked quite beautiful.
The trio, two women and a man, are said to have received procedures which boosted their lips and cheeks.
Hilarious wanted pictures issued by police show their faces looking swollen.
The man’s cheeks in particular appear stretched and tightened by previous procedures.
All three are claimed to have legged it after being given the treatments at Persona cosmetic medicine clinic in Bexley, Kent.
Health workers have marked the NHS’s 70th anniversary by recreating an “amazing” 1920s staff photograph which was discovered in a broom cupboard.
The original image, showing a matron, her assistant and nurses wearing traditional nursing caps, was taken at Sandwell Hospital’s headquarters in West Bromwich in 1927, when it was known as Hallam Hospital.
Fourteen staff members at Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust recently posed in a similar line-up outside what was once the site’s nurses’ home.
Avnash Nanra, ward manager for the paediatric/adolescent assessment unit at the trust, which runs the hospital, featured in the re-enactment.
She said: “The old picture is truly amazing and shows a completely different side to the health care service.
“You can clearly see how things have changed over the years. I was privileged to be part of this project and I hope that the re-enactment will be looked at in years to come.”
The Manitoba Wheat and Barley Growers Association (MWBGA) is welcoming two new directors and one returning director to its board, following an election process that took place this past fall.
Boris Michaleski of Ashville, Rauri Qually of Dacotah and incumbent Fred Greig of Reston were nominated for the three available board positions and elected by acclamation. Greig is currently serving at the group's chair.
The three directors’ four-year terms will start following MWBGA's AGM, to be held February 15th at the 2018 CropConnect Conference in Winnipeg.
They'll join the existing four directors which include Robert Misko of Roblin, Drew Baker of Beausejour, Dean Harder of Lowe Farm and Cale Jefferies of Glenboro.
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) - Walt Disney World plans to honor a Nebraska boy who was killed by an alligator at one of its resorts near Orlando with a sculpture of a lighthouse.
A year ago Wednesday, an alligator grabbed 2-year-old Lane Graves, who was playing along the Seven Seas Lagoon beach outside Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa. The child's father, Matt Graves of Omaha, jumped into the water to try to free his son. The child's body was found 16 hours later and his death was ruled an accident.
Walt Disney World Resort president George A. Kalogridis said in a statement on Tuesday that the sculpture will be installed at an undisclosed location on the property this summer.
The child's death occurred two days after the Pulse nightclub massacre in Orlando.
The University of Wisconsin System’s Board of Regents last week adopted a policy calling for institutions to track faculty teaching loads, based on a Republican-backed state budget measure linking funding to instructional time. The controversial legislation, first proposed by Republican Governor Scott Walker, also requires institutions to reward those who teach more than a standard academic load. Regent Tony Evers, a Democrat who is running against Walker for governor next year, cast the only dissenting vote, according to the Associated Press.
Individual campus chancellors will decide how to meet policy requirements. Critics of the tracking initiative, including Madison campus Chancellor Rebecca Blank, have said the measure undervalues research and service and so puts research campuses in Madison and Milwaukee at a particular disadvantage in tying teaching to state funding.
According to the Georgia Department of Corrections, an inmate died Friday morning and officials suspect it was a homicide.
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HARTFORD, WI - JUNE 14: Jordan Spieth of the United States talks with caddy Michael Greller as coach Cam McCormick looks on during a practice round prior to the 2017 U.S. Open at Erin Hills on June 14, 2017 in Hartford, Wisconsin. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
More than 4,000 pounds of fireworks found in Lemont home; 1 in custody
More than 4,000 pounds of fireworks were seized Wednesday from a home in southwest suburban unincorporated Lemont. | Cook County sheriff's office
More than 4,000 pounds of fireworks were seized Wednesday at a home in unincorporated Cook County near southwest suburban Lemont.
Sheriff’s police responded about 9:15 a.m. to a domestic trouble call in the 14800 block of Kotlin Road, according to a statement from the Cook County sheriff’s office. Inside, they saw what appeared to be boxes of fireworks by the front door.
Officers were allowed to search the home and found about 4,000 pounds of fireworks, including about 40 pounds of commercial-grade and homemade fireworks, according to the sheriff’s office. They also found materials to make fireworks such as flash powder, tubes, fuses and plugs.
Charges were pending against a person who was in custody Wednesday afternoon.
Collectible toy maker Funko has filed for its initial public offering.
It's applied to list on Nasdaq under the symbol FNKO.
For the six months ended June 30, FAH LLC (the predecessor of the newly created Funko Inc.) had net sales of $203.8M (up 15.6% Y/Y), and a net loss of $10.17M (vs. a year-ago loss of $6.03M).
It will use proceeds to repay subordinate promissory notes.
The company's filing through Goldman Sachs, J.P. Morgan, BofA Merrill Lynch, Piper Jaffray, Jefferies, Stifel, BMO Capital Markets and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey.
Republican Rep. Jeff Duncan says he suspects he spoke with the man who minutes later opened fire on the congressional baseball practice. Duncan, of South Carolina, says he gave a description of the man to Alexandria police that "fits the picture that's being shown on TV."
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"I'll take this step first, take it step by step — I'd like to fight four times this year," Ramirez said. "Fighting Triple-G is possible, because I think he will move to 168 at some point.
Panic ensued at the pump after people said they heard shots at the Chevron on Cleveland Avenue and Hanson Street in Fort Myers on Monday.
Kids may say the darndest things, but parents tweet about them in the funniest ways. So each week, we round up the most hilarious 140-character quips from moms and dads to spread the joy. Scroll down to read the latest batch and follow @HuffPostParents on Twitter for more!
Why is hepatitis B so tough to treat? One expert explores the issues.
In this interview, a general surgery resident discusses his recent research on mobile apps designed to reduce readmissions for colorectal surgery patients.
The American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases issued revised guidelines for treating chronic hepatitis B virus. In this Q&A, one expert explains the updates.
A new scoring system may help pinpoint patients with acute pancreatitis who could use more time in an acute care facility, according to a recent analysis.
Researchers recently found that combining albumin with lactulose can improve outcomes, including survival, in patients with cirrhosis and hepatic encephalopathy.
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John Salter has had some big tests so far in his Bellator career, and he’s passed them all with flying colors.
Saturday, Salter (15-3 MMA, 5-0 BMMA) will get his next test when he takes on an unbeaten opponent, Rafael Lovato Jr. (7-0 MMA, 3-0 BMMA), at Bellator 198.
Bellator 198 takes place Saturday at Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Ill., near Chicago. The main card airs on Paramount following prelims on MMAjunkie.
Lovato may be unbeaten, but Salter has won seven straight – all by stoppage. Most recently, he submitted Jason Radcliffe in less than two minutes at Bellator 188 this past November in Israel. In his current run, he’s only had to go out of the first round once.
In the video above, check out Salter’s dominant win over Radcliffe. Then don’t miss his fight Saturday against Lovato.
And for more on Bellator 198, check out the MMA Rumors section of the site.
Kenilworth was among the many places across the country to be covered with several inches of snow on Sunday (December 10), and residents made the most of it.
Plenty of snowmen popped up around the town, and Abbey Fields was the place for many families to try out their sledging skills.
Some of Kenilworth's creations even made it to national news - a snowman, polar bear and dog were featured on BBC Breakfast's weather forecast at 6.30am today (Monday December 11).
The weather has also forced several of Kenilworth's schools to close today.
A polar bear, snowman and snowdog watching on - the photo made BBC Breakfast's weather forecast this morning. Photo: Fraser Pithie
Dalehouse Lane looking very wintry. Photo: Fraser Pithie
A few brave drivers tried passing the A46 yesterday. This is the view from the Stoneleigh junction. Photo: Fraser Pithie
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Norfolk Fire-Rescue units were dispatched to the home in the 1300 block of Bolling Avenue around 10:30 p.m. Engine Company 7 and Ladder Company 7 entered the home through the front door and made their way to the second floor, where they found the attic access door. When they opened the door, they were greeted by smoke and flames.
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'Caddyshack' redux: Bid to smoke out woodchuck burns 2 acres
MONMOUTH, Maine (AP) — A Maine apple orchard employee's attempt to channel the soul of Bill Murray's character in "Caddyshack" has ended with a similar result.
Authorities say the orchard employee started a fire on Saturday to try to smoke a woodchuck out from a hole in the ground in Monmouth. The Kennebec Journal reports he accidentally started a brush fire that burned almost 2 acres (0.8 hectares) of grass and brush.
Monmouth assistant fire chief Ed Pollard describes the effort as "not the way to get rid of a woodchuck." Pollard says it's unclear if the woodchuck was harmed or scared off by the fire.
In the 1980 film "Caddyshack," Murray's Carl Spackler character fails in an attempt to use explosives to kill a pesky gopher and causes a lot of damage.
Though largely unnoticed in Washington, the United States has been making a big push to strengthen ties with the South Asian island nation of Sri Lanka. This policy shift began during Barack Obama US must not ignore Sri Lanka's human rights violations First lady appears to remind Trump to cover his heart for national anthem Clinton campaign hands over 10 million contacts to DNC: report MORE 's tenure and, thus far, has continued since Trump assumed the presidency.
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ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Georgia junior linebacker Natrez Patrick could be facing a four-game suspension following his second arrest on marijuana charges in three years.
According to the Athens-Clarke County jail report, Patrick was arrested Thursday night on a misdemeanor charge of possession of less than one ounce of marijuana. He also was charged with “prohibited stopping, standing or parking.” He was released about an hour later after posting bond.
Patrick was suspended for one game against Kentucky as a freshman in 2015 following his first arrest on marijuana charges. According to the Georgia student-athlete handbook, a player can be suspended four games for a second marijuana violation.
Patrick is tied for third with 17 tackles for No. 5 Georgia, which plays at Vanderbilt on Saturday.
Georgia had no immediate comment on the arrest.
The FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Bello has called on the National Implementation Committee for the Curtailment of Cattle Rustling to track all the cattle coming in from the neighbouring countries. Bello made the call while receiving members of the committee led by its chairman, AIG Charles Ugomuohm, who were on advocacy visit on Tuesday in Abuja.
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You may have seen red boxes dotted labelled "Dry riser" around high-rise buildings and not given them a second thought.
But, as Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service explains, they help firefighters quickly get water into buildings more than 18m (59ft) high.
At many Vermont schools, this is the last week of classes. Summer vacation can be fun and exciting for kids but it can also be stressful for parents. So how do you strike balance between summer fun and structure when school is out? We got some expert advice from Dr. David Rettew, a child psychiatrist at the UVM Medical Center. Watch the video to see.
When it comes to proposals and wedding pictures farmers really are outstanding in their field!
We’ve seen brides and grooms made from round bales, pedigree cattle in the wedding pictures and of course the ever-popular tractor shot featuring an array of the most popular marques.
Stephanie and Harry
Harry Thompson, from Randalstown, son of Henry and Dorothy Thompson, recently proposed to Loanends girl Stephanie McCollam, daughter of Stephen and Jane McCollam, using an innovative technique.
Harry farms dairy, beef and sheep at home and thought it would be very fitting to use three of his flock to propose, as Stephanie’s family breed their own Pedigree Texel and Commercial flocks.
Of course she said yes!
Adam Grant, The Wharton School professor, explains how corporate culture impacts the workplace and how companies can manage missteps effectively.
It's not surprising that most blockbuster movies fall into the PG-13 category. This may come as a shock but producers get nervous when throwing around hundreds of millions of dollars, and when the potential return is in the billions. The results can't really be argued with, either. Look at Marvel, which has kept its content inoffensive and mostly family-friendly. We've grown so accustomed to it that any variation from the formula, like 20th Century Fox's R-Rated, appeals to everyone because it's not the same old thing.But even with that level of success, Fox executives were concerned the harder edge and adult-skewing material being pushed bywould be too much. Fox chairman Stacy Snider had this to say about it a recent Q&A...Fox deserves credit for going this route, especially after the critical and commercial failure of. The easy answer would have been to stick to the routine, even though the routine just bombed.opens on March 3rd and we'll see if the payoff was worth it. [ Variety
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Police are currently on a Stockton street as they attempt to deal with an ongoing incident.
A police van and car have been on Woodlands Street in Stockton since the early hours of this morning with unconfirmed reports suggesting an armed response team were also in attendance.
It is understood that some residents on the street were woken up at around 2.30am today.
One Woodlands Street resident, who did not want to be named, said: “I woke up at about 2.30am to this loud man’s voice saying ‘walk to me, walk this way, I’ll cover your head.
“From my window I could see three or four police cars all at angles blocking off the street.”
They added: “I could hear police dogs barking. The police have been here since.”
In another incident, several police units also attended an incident on Stockton High Street.
The Gazette have contacted Cleveland Police.
An advanced class on iPad and iPhone is being offered from 10 a.m. to noon on Feb. 27 and 28 at Everett Senior Center, 702 Burchfield St. in Maryville. Cost is $35 and both days are required.
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Tompkins Financial Corp raised its position in Tyson Foods, Inc. by 69.9% during the first quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The fund owned 7,241 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 2,980 shares during the period.
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It was a weekend of highs and lows for Wilvo Yamaha’s Arnaud Tonus at his home Grand Prix at Frauenfeld-Gachnang.
On Saturday, it was announced that Tonus would represent his home country at the 2017 Motocross of Nations in the MXGP class. Less than 24 hours later, Tonus held off Max Anstie to claim his first ever Grand Prix moto win.
In the second moto, Tonus crashed on the new loop section and was hit by Suzuki’s Arminas Jasikonis as he tried to return to his bike. The incident resulted in a broken rib.
“What a week end! First i want to thanks all of the swiss fans you were absolutely amazing, i could really feel your energy and the support thru the races, it was crazy!,” Tonus wrote on Instagram. “Winning the first moto at home was a feeling that you cannot describe. Unfortunately i broke one rib in the second moto and could not finish the race but i will be back, i will keep the positive and move on.”
It has not been determined if Tonus will compete this weekend at the Grand Prix of Sweden.
THE NUMBER ONE problem for Athlone Town against Cabinteely today was exactly that — finding a number one.
A combination of injuries and work commitments meant that Aaron Callaghan’s side were left without a recognised goalkeeper for this afternoon’s SSE Airtricity League First Division clash.
Luke Kelly, an 18-year-old midfielder who is far more comfortable out wide than between the posts, was the man asked to pull on the gloves.
Kelly didn’t disgrace himself, keeping a clean sheet in the first half, but he couldn’t prevent Athlone from falling to their fourth defeat of the season as goals from Conor Keeley and Joe Doyle after the break gave Cabo a 2-1 win.
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Five people were injured in a ski-boat accident on the KwaZulu-Natal south coast on Friday morning.
The holiday-makers from Pretoria were heading out on a fishing trip when their boat experienced mechanical problems‚ said Belinda Catchpole‚ area manager for KwaZulu-Natal Private Ambulance.
"The boat's canopy came loose. The skipper asked everyone to jump off the boat as it was too dangerous. Five people sustained moderate injuries and were taken to hospital and five others were uninjured‚" said Catchpole.
On Wednesday a 50-year-old man from the UK died when the boat he and nine other divers were on capsized in Umkomaas‚ also on the south coast.
LONDON — Britain's Supreme Court has ruled against protesters who were arrested and searched by police when Prince William married Kate Middleton more than five years ago.
The country's highest court Wednesday upheld lower court rulings that the Metropolitan Police had acted lawfully when they took some protesters into custody.
The protesters had argued that police violated their human rights and took steps to suppress "anti-monarchist sentiment."
The court found that detaining people for up to five-and-a-half hours had been reasonable in order to prevent possible breaches of the peace.
It said police could be "severely hampered if they were not able to detain somebody for a short period of time."
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO (KTVI) – Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle, gathered together for the special Missouri legislative session, are reacting to the news of the shooting.
The reaction in Jefferson City is much like the rest of the country. Lawmakers say they’re troubled by the incident and concerned about the relationship between public officials and constituents, especially that this happened at a bipartisan event, much like the charity softball game Missouri lawmakers play every April.
Last fall, Missouri spent $415,000 to install new metal detectors at the capitol entrances, as well as metal detector wands. The security measures were installed in January and firearms were banned in the capitol building.
Shortly after, Gov. Eric Greitens lifted the ban and allowed concealed carry in the capitol. Lawmakers unhappy with the security decided to strip money for it in next year's budget.
Congress president Rahul Gandhi today exuded confidence that the Congress-JD(S) government in Karnataka will act on its promise of waiving farm loans in its budget and make the state a “beacon of hope” for farmers in the country.
Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy will present the state budget tomorrow.
“On the eve of the Karnataka Budget, I’m confident our Congress-JDS coalition Government will act on our commitment to waive farmer loans and to make farming more profitable.
“This budget is an opportunity for our Government to make Karnataka a beacon of hope for farmers all across India,” he tweeted.
The Kumaraswamy-led Congress-JD(S) government is expected to announce a crop loan waiver in its budget to relieve farmers of their distress due to drought for successive years.
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Today is the birthday of Emil Schandein . He was born in Bavaria, Germany, but emigrated to America when he was sixteen, in 1856.
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Blade Runner 2049 brought in $4 million last night at the North American box office.
Variety reports over $800,000 came from IMAX screenings of the Denis Villeneuve-directed sequel, which stars Ryan Gosling and Harrison Ford. Blade Runner 2049 is tracking to open domestically this weekend with between $45 million to $50 million.
Comparatively, the original Blade Runner made $32 million over its theatrical run in 1982. The sequel has an estimated budget of $150 million.
If you're unfamiliar with the film, we here at IGN broke down the history and world of Blade Runner. Needless to say, the sci-fi film has quite the legacy.
For more on the movie, check out IGN's Blade Runner 2049 review.
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30-year-old Jacob Wayne Duffee has not been seen or heard from since Sept. 28 and the Levelland Police Department is asking for the public's help in finding him.
Duffee is described to be a white male standing at 5 ft. 4 in., 120 lbs with brown hair and hazel eyes, according to a police department Facebook post. Police believe he could be in a white 2005 Ford F-250 with the words Landscape Tech in green letters. The license plate is GNT7281.
Police are asking people to contact them with any information regarding Duffee by calling 806-894-6164.
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The police look like they are in a war zone. The NSA listens in to our phone calls and reads our text messages with the help of "private" telecommunications companies. The Bill of Rights is being gutted. Should we give up and accept the creeping police state? Hardly!Rutherford Institute president John W. Whitehead joins today's Liberty Report with important information on how we can fight back against the authoritarians who seek control over us. Also don't miss a special announcement in today's program: John Whitehead is joining our excellent line-up of speakers at our August 18th Peace and Prosperity Conference in Washington, DC!
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Richmond International Airport set a record for April passenger traffic last month.
The Richmond Times-Dispatch reports the Virginia airport handled 340,590 passengers in April, up just over 15 percent over the same month in 2017.
The number of travelers also marks the seventh consecutive monthly record for passenger traffic at the airport.
Overall, passenger traffic is up 5 percent year over year for the first 10 months of the fiscal year, which ends June 30.
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Peter Tägtgren’s Pain have released a video for “Coming Home”, the title track of their latest album, available via Nuclear Blast. Watch the new video below. Coming Home’s cover artwork was created by Stefan Heilemann (Epica, Lindemann, Indica).
Tracklisting:
“Designed To Piss You Off”
“Call Me”
“A Wannabe”
“Pain In The Ass”
“Black Knight Satellite”
“Coming Home”
“Absinthe-Phoenix Rising”
“Final Crusade”
“Natural Born Idiot”
“Starseed”
“Coming Home” video:
“Designed To Piss You Off” lyric video:
“A Wannabe” video:
“Call Me” video:
"Black Knight Satellite” lyric video:
Pain are:
Peter Tägtgren - vocals, guitars, programming etc.
David Wallin - drums
Michael Bohlin - guitars
Johan Husgavfel - bass
North Little Rock police are investigating after a man was shot several times early Saturday, according to a police report.
Officers were sent to the 700 block of West 23rd Street just before 4:30 a.m. The 32-year-old victim, Antonio Lee of North Little Rock, was reportedly found nearby suffering from four gunshot wounds to the hip and buttocks.
Lee told officers he did not know who shot him but said witnesses had information about the crime.
"You had something to do with this," he reportedly yelled at a man standing close by. And to a woman, he said, "You also know who did this," authorities said.
The man Lee accused said he heard people arguing, then gunshots, near the scene but told officers he did not see the shooter.
Police said Lee was taken to UAMS Medical Center in Little Rock in stable condition, but a CT scan found a bullet lodged in his stomach that required surgery.
No suspect was listed, and no arrest had been made at the time of the report.
A judge has sentenced a central Indiana woman to 120 years in prison for fatally stabbing her young children hours after her husband filed for divorce.
Thirty-one-year-old Brandi Worley learned her sentence Monday after she pleaded guilty in January to two counts of murder for killing her son, 7-year-old Tyler Worley, and her daughter, 3-year-old Charlee Worley, in November 2016. Her husband was asleep downstairs at the time at the family's Darlington home, about 40 miles northwest of Indianapolis.
Worley gave no statement at the sentencing, and her attorney said there was no explanation for what she did.
Court documents have said Worley told police she killed the children because she didn't want her husband to take them. She also was treated for self-inflicted stab wounds to her neck.
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Bystanders helped rescue a seriously injured teen in the waters of Lake Erie on Tuesday afternoon.
A 17-year-old Oakville resident was injured after being thrown from a personal watercraft while at Pottahawk, said police.
Off-duty police officers and other bystanders who witnessed the incident sprang into action to rescue the teen and hold him above water until emergency services arrived at the scene.
Norfolk OPP along with the members of the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre Trenton, Norfolk County Paramedic Services and Ornge responded to Turkey Point at about 3:22 p.m..
The teen was transported back to shore and then taken by air ambulance to a London area hospital to be treated for serious non-life threatening injuries.
"The OPP need everyone to put their safety as a priority. If it hadn't been for the quick thinking actions of everyone involved, the outcome could have been a tragic one,” Norfolk OPP Constable Ed Sanchuk said in a media release.
The investigation is continuing.
Read more: Times of Oman
Military police officers at the scene of a deadly shooting in Vihti, Finland June 18, 2016. Lehtikuva/Roni Rekomaa/via REUTERS/File Photo Military police officers at the scene of a deadly shooting in Vihti, Finland June 18, 2016.
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Elderly woman dies in fire caused by microwave
STURBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — Fire officials say an apartment fire in central Massachusetts that killed an elderly woman originated inside a microwave oven.
State Fire Marshal Peter Ostroskey says the apartment fire in Sturbridge on Sunday was started inside a microwave in the victim's kitchen. The fire alarm in the apartment did not work when the victim's clothing caught fire.
The Sturbridge Fire Department responded to reports of flames at 4:25 p.m. and found the woman badly burned.
She was taken to a hospital, where she died from her injuries.
It is unclear whether the microwave itself failed, or if food inside the microwave ignited. The department is working with the owner of the building to ensure smoke alarms in every apartment are working and up-to-date.
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The Approach Carers Cafes are monthly support groups for anyone who cares for an older person with a mental health issue. The Cafes provide an informal and enjoyable environment where carers can meet with each other, and with professionals who can support them. Guest speakers from local organisations also come along to each cafe and give a small presentation on what their organisation does and how they can be of help to the carers to support their situation.
The world’s top shopping mall companies are betting that e-commerce isn’t such an existential threat.
The latest sign is a tentative bid for U.K. real-estate investment trust Hammerson from its French peer Klépierre. Beneath the European veneer of the deal is U.S. mall giant Simon Property Group, Klépierre’s biggest shareholder.
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Andrew Cunanan celebrates his birthday in San Diego as his life starts to fall apart. An FX Original.
An estimated 200 goats are led by herding dogs down the railroad track at Elk Grove Boulevard in Old Town Elk Grove, around 7:45 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017. Teresa Crable took this video while stopped at the crossing, thinking "great, how long is this train going to be." Instead, she saw this scene. A couple more dogs bring up the rear in the video. The goat herd is chomping down the dry weeds along the train tracks.
Lincolnshire Police are appealing for the public’s help in identifying a group of people who may be able to help with their investigation into the fire at Hubbards Hills earlier this week.
The fire - which is being treated as arson - took place on Monday evening (May 28), and resulted in a wooden rain shelter being destroyed.
The arson sign was put up at Hubbards Hills after the fire earlier this week. (Picture: Twitter/Louth Fire Station).
Today (Wednesday), a police spokesman said: “We believe the people in the photo may be able to help with our enquiries.
“We would like anyone who can help identify who they are or anyone who has information to call us on 101.”
An 18-year-old boy allegedly committed suicide, a day after his sister was molested by a few men, in Delhi's Samaypur Badli area, police said on Sunday.
According to the police, on December 7 they got an information of Deepak's body being found hanging at his house. No suicide note was found from the spot, they said.
Later, Deepak's mother told the police that he had a scuffle with a few people from their locality who had accused him of theft on the previous day, a police officer said.
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The same people had also tried to molest Deepak's sister the same day, but the matter was not reported to the police then, the officer said.
A case has been registered and police are probing the matter.
(PTI)
Falklands : The Government speaks on its third outing at the JMC since 2014 Submitted by Falkland Islands News Network 18.11.2016 On November 1 and 2 the Montserrat delegation met with JMC delegations from other Overseas Territories representing Anguilla, Ascension, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Falkland Islands, Gibraltar, Montserrat, Pitcairn, St. Helena and Tristan da Cunha.
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Over its 10 year run, Radio Milwaukee 88.9 has grown from a modest community station operating out of an unassuming stretch of a Milwaukee public studio to a major powerhouse with its own glamorous headquarters in Walker's Point. To celebrate its tenth anniversary, the station will host a free block party on Saturday, June 24 outside of its studio space at East Pittsburgh Avenue and South Barclay Street, featuring a host of local and national names.
The poetic Chicago rapper Noname—a Chance The Rapper collaborator who proved herself a star in her own right on her 2016 album Telefone —will headline, supported by indie rocker Stand of Oaks and Milwaukee folk-rock royalty Field Report. The event will also feature local food vendors, art installations and Milwaukee-themed games.
The complete tentative schedule is below.
• 3 p.m. - Abby Jeanne
• 4:15 p.m. - D'Amato
• 5:30 p.m. - REYNA
• 6:45 p.m. - Field Report
• 8 p.m. - Strand of Oaks
• 9:15 p.m. - Noname
Staff at Washoe Lake State Park is inviting area residents to join them for a cup of hot chocolate and a presentation about the park itself.
The presentation will talk about the park's cultural and natural history followed by a virtual tour of the park and its hiking trails.
The event will be at 7 p.m. the 18th at the Equestrian Pavilion on the east side of the lake. The park entrance fee is $7 per vehicle with a $2 discount for Nevada residents.
More information is available from Kim Zuch at 687-4319.
New York • The first trailer for "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" has dropped, showcasing a Luke Skywalker who just might be flirting with the dark side.
Director Rian Johnson unveiled a teaser at the "Star Wars Celebration" fan event in Orlando, Florida, on Friday. After he, producer Kathleen Kennedy and the cast chatted for an hour with host Josh Gadd, Johnson premiered a brief trailer for the much-anticipated next chapter in the "Star Wars" saga.
The footage offered few clues but notably featured Mark Hamill's Skywalker intoning from a dark cave that "it's time for the Jedi to end."
April 24 (Reuters) - Atos:
* WILL WORK WITH GOOGLE CLOUD TO BRING ENTERPRISES NEW SECURE BUSINESS SOLUTIONS
* RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTERS TO FOCUS ON MACHINE LEARNING AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
* TO CREATE THREE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTERS AND INNOVATION LABS IN EUROPE AND NORTH AMERICA
* GOOGLE CLOUD IS NOW ATOS’ PREFERRED PUBLIC CLOUD PARTNER
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The company made the announcement Monday as it marked the 4 millionth vehicle produced at the plant since it opened in 2003.
Spokeswoman Lloryn Love-Carter says about 250 workers will be redeployed from other areas to staff the second shift assembling NV vans. The Canton plant is the only plant worldwide that makes the large vans for Nissan. The Japanese automaker sold about 18,000 NV vans in the United States last year, according to company figures.
About 6,400 Nissan employees and contractors work at the Canton complex.
The plant is donating a NV van to a Canton soup kitchen, Our Daily Bread Ministries, to mark its 4 millionth vehicle.
Welsh rider Geraint Thomas (Sky) competes in the prologue of the Tour of Romandie on Tuesday, April 24, in Fribourg, Switzerland. EFE-EPA/JEAN-CHRISTOPHE BOTT
Australian cyclist Michael Matthews (Sunweb) competes in the prologue of the Tour of Romandie on Tuesday, April 24, in Fribourg, Switzerland. EFE-EPA/Valentin Flauraud
Slovenia's Primoz Roglic (Lotto Jumbo) rides the prologue of the Tour of Romandie on Tuesday, April 24, in Fribourg, Switzerland. EFE-EPA/Valentin Flauraud
Australia's Michael Matthews (Sunweb) stands on the podium after winning the prologue of the Tour of Romandie on Tuesday, April 24, in Fribourg, Switzerland. EFE-EPA/JEAN-CHRISTOPHE BOTT
Australian cyclist Michael Matthews (Sunweb) is the early leader in the Tour de Romandie after winning Tuesday's prologue here.
Matthews, 27, became the first to wear the yellow jersey with a winning time of 5 minutes, 33 seconds in the 4km circuit around Fribourg, outpacing Switzerland's Tom Bohli (BMC) by a single second.
Multiple vehicle break-ins this weekend have prompted the Jackson police department to remind you to lock your car.
You are also asked to look out for others, and if you see any suspicious activity happening to any one’s property, you’re asked to call 573-243-3151.
October 8 is the last day to register for the Kids' Marathon in Aiken.
Kids will run one mile per day up to five times a week and keep a log -- totaling 25 miles.
At the end, the kids will participate in a 1.2 mile grand finale "fun run" at Citizens Park Trail on November 4 at 9 a.m.
Each child will receive a number, medal and t-shirt.
The cost is $5 per participant.
You can call 803-642-7631 to sign up.
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There is good news for shoppers and employees in four South Dakota cities. The JCPenney stores in Mitchell, Watertown, Pierre and Mitchell will not be closing as soon as expected.
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I-90 at Vantage is back open in both directions with lane restrictions between milepost 130 and 135 after a grass fire area east of Ryegrass.
Eastbound traffic is reduced to one lane at milepost 130, east of Ryegrass. The westbound right two lanes are open with a single lane closure west of Vantage Bridge at milepost 135.
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This morning westbound I-90 is closed at Vantage because of a grass fire. A detour is available with local roads. Right now, its not clear when it will re-open.
I-90 eastbound is open through the area but is reduced to one lane for a two mile section at milepost 130.
The fire started late Sunday night and at last check at burned 1,500 acres.
Video posted on the KHQ Facebook page showed drivers passing very close to flames. Heavy smoke was cut down on visibility.
Use caution if traveling in that area.
Looking to beef up their injury-mired infield, the Baltimore Orioles claimed infielder Jace Peterson on Tuesday after he was placed on waivers by the New York Yankees.
Peterson provides depth to the Orioles, who already are without injured second baseman Jonathan Schoop and saw Tim Beckham leave Monday's game against Cleveland in the eighth inning with a groin injury.
Peterson, 27, has appeared in 386 games since coming up with the San Diego Padres in 2014. He has played shortstop, second and third bases and all three outfield positions.
He appeared in three games with the Yankees this season, going 3-for-10.
Beckham missed the last three games in spring training with a groin injury but was still in the opening day lineup. If he goes on the disabled list, he would be the sixth Orioles player on the ledger.
In addition, first baseman/outfielder Trey Mancini (right knee) returned to action Monday as a pinch hitter after missing two games.
--Field Level Media
NEWARK, Del. A big U.S. retreat by Donald Trump's White House from low international trade barriers could significantly hurt U.S. economic growth, Jeffrey Lacker, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, said on Tuesday.
"A quantitatively significant retreat from lower trade tariffs and barriers has the potential to be a significant impediment to growth," Lacker, who will retire from the U.S. central bank in September, told reporters.
(Reporting by Jonathan Spicer; Editing by Meredith Mazzilli)
Anna L. Farmer, 82, of Brighton, died Monday, April 23, 2018, at Christian Hospital.
Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, April 26, at Gent Funeral Home in Alton, where funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday, April 27. Burial will be at Upper Alton Cemetery.
Botox: It's all fun and games until you end up with a cracked nose.
Ottavio, performer and one half of the animated pop duo Bratavio, is hoping the doctors can fix the nose he botched with Botox in this clip from Wednesday's all-new Botched.
"I had nose filler in the bridge of my nose," Ottavio explains.
"It was one of those Botox parties, but like fillers and everything else. You know, I had a glass of champagne and thought, 'Why not?' But as the needle went in, I heard it go crack."
It sounds like champagne and Botox are not a winning combination.
MILTON (CBS) — A serious crash briefly shut down all northbound lanes on Interstate 93 in Milton midday on Tuesday.
One lane has since reopened.
MassDOT is encouraging drivers to seek alternative routes.
State Police tweeted that the crash was about a half a mile away from Granite Avenue.
It is unclear if there are any injuries.
No other information is available at this time.
COPENHAGEN, May 31 (Reuters) - Some Danish banks are beginning to behave in the same way they did in the period leading up to the financial crisis 10 years ago, the central bank said in its Financial Stability analysis on Thursday.
Medium-sized banks have been easing credit standards for corporate customers for quite a while, and risks may be building up in the banking system, the central bank concluded.
“This development emphasizes the importance of having well-capitalised banks and of building up the countercyclical capital buffer so that the effects can be mitigated when the economy reverses,” the central bank said. (Reporting by Teis Jensen; Editing by Christian Schmollinger)
BEIJING (Reuters) - China’s finance ministry said on Wednesday it will not fire the first shot on implementation of tariffs in a trade dispute with the United States.
FILE PHOTO: The People's Republic of China flag and the U.S. Stars and Stripes fly on a lamp post along Pennsylvania Avenue near the U.S. Capitol during Chinese President Hu Jintao's state visit, in Washington, D.C.,U.S., January 18, 2011. REUTERS/Hyungwon Kang/File Photo
The ministry, in a statement, said it would not implement its tariffs on U.S. goods set to take effect on July 6 before the United States imposes its tariffs on Chinese goods.
This is what happens when you try to do a u-turn on the beach with an 18-wheeler. This truck was stuck on Monday, near Corolla, NC. YouTube/screenshot
PACKED: There wasn't a seat to be found for the Diocese of Providence "town meeting" held Wednesday at Hendricken High School to discuss the future of Warwick's 10 Catholic parishes.
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Try not to get bogged down by trivia, either in your personal life or in your work. You have wasted a lot of time and energy in recent weeks on issues that are of no real significance. Now it is time to do something important.
Ben Foster and Laura Prepon welcome first child The "Orange Is the New Black" star and fiancé Foster announced Prepon's pregnancy in January.
Wedding planning is no picnic for Laura Prepon and Ben Foster "Apparently doing the list for your wedding is a whole thing that could cause some issues," Prepon admitted.
Oregon woman sentenced for attempting to kill aunt, uncle
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A 26-year-old woman has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for attempting to kill her aunt and uncle.
The Oregonian/OregonLive reports that Rhyan Leigh Smith of Warm Springs, Oregon, apologized to her relatives when sentenced Tuesday.
Smith's defense lawyer Ruben Iniguez said his client suffers from schizophrenia, and she's taking medication for it now.
A criminal complaint says Smith shot Zack Chambers and Bernadette Smith multiple times at the family's home. FBI agents recovered at least seven 9mm bullet casings on the floor.
Smith pleaded guilty to two counts of assault with the intent to commit murder and one count of possession of a firearm in the furtherance of a crime of violence.
Judge Michael W. Mosman said he decided on the 13-year sentence due to Smith's mental diagnosis.
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Information from: The Oregonian/OregonLive, http://www.oregonlive.com
Mon, Jan 2: Paola Samuel has the Montreal Morning News headlines for Monday, January 02.
Kay Ivey is Alabama's second female governor. (Source: alabama.gov)
Governor Kay Ivey on Friday will hold a news conference to give an update on Tropical Storm Nate.
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According to the National Weather Service, Tropical Storm Nate conditions have strengthened and are likely to impact Alabama.
Joining Governor Ivey will be Alabama Emergency Management Director Brian Hastings, State Meteorologist Jim Stefkovich and other members of the Emergency Operations Team to provide updated information on preparations and forecasted weather conditions in Alabama.
The news conference will begin at 2:00 p.m.
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press release: Revolutionary Skatepark Company and Freedom Skate Shop offer free activities for families. Skateboarding lessons, skate competition, free lunch, prizes, and giveaways.
Events bring us one step closer to opening the indoor park Madison wants and needs. With your help we can make this dream, a reality! EVENT SURVEY
Just show up, it’s FREE, but be sure to stop into Freedom Skate Shop and grab some raffle tickets to help fund more lighting at the park. **5 Tickets for $5.00 and you are entered to win a Deck, Jacket, shirt, or gift cards!
President Donald Trump embarked on a mission to shed 10 to 15 pounds in January 2018, causing White House chefs to find ways to limit fat and calories in the dishes they prepare for Trump's meals. CNN's Kaitlan Collins reports.
Tatum projects to be a versatile player on both ends of the court. On offense, he's as comfortable in the low and mid post as he is out on the wing.
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Residents of a Carmarthenshire village say their bank holiday weekend was ruined by an illegal rave.
The unlicensed music event started in Brechfa on Friday evening and continued through to Monday.
Broken bottles, gas canisters and human excrement were left on the site, after a reported crowd of 1,000 people descended on the area.
Bed and Breakfast owner Steve Bradney said residents had to stay in doors on one of the hottest days of the year.
Freight broker seeks to collect after beef stolen from truck
BEND, Ore. (AP) — A Redmond freight broker is suing an independent truck driver after thieves stole nearly $100,000 in boneless organic beef from his truck.
The Bend Bulletin reports that Sterling Truck Brokerage sued Adrian Ortega Ramirez, of Los Angeles, Monday in Deschutes County Circuit Court to recover about $42,000.
The lawsuit says Ramirez hauled a truckload of refrigerated beef to Los Angeles for a meat processor in 2012. It alleges Ramirez parked the loaded truck in front of his house and left it unattended. The truck was stolen that night but eventually recovered. The meat, however, was gone.
Sterling says it covered the loss and set up a repayment plan with Ramirez. It alleges he stopped making payments.
Ramirez did not return multiple calls to his cellphone Monday. Records show he had not yet been served with the lawsuit.
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Event time: 7:30pm
The Black Lillies
Saturday, April 22nd
7:30 pm
Tickets $20
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The Black Lillies are a band for the ages: rich, rootsy tunes performed with as much heart as technical virtuosity. If you ask them, they’ll tell you they play “Tennessee music” – combining strains of swampy Memphis soul and blues with Nashville’s classic country and East Tennessee’s traditional Appalachian style. Rolling Stone describes it as “country music with a soul-rock infusion, supported by bandleader Cruz Contreras’ smart songwriting and tight musicianship.” Either way, it’s music that stirs your soul, touches your heart and makes you want to dance.
Price: $20
MOSCOW — An international journalists' rights organization is calling on Russian authorities to investigate threats made against a newspaper that reported gays were being tortured and killed in Chechnya.
The report this month in the respected Novaya Gazeta drew a range of official denials and rebukes. Chechen President Ramzan Kadyrov on Sunday said international attention to the story constituted a "massive information attack ... to blacken our society, lifestyle, traditions and customs."
A meeting of elders and Islamic leaders in Chechnya after the story appeared called for retribution, which Novaya Gazeta said "pushes religious fanatics toward the massacre of journalists."
Veteran actor and director Bonipus Fernando passed away today February 15 at the age of 83.
Bonipus Fernando who was a resident of the Madampella area in Katana was active in Sri Lankan Cinema from the 1950s till the late 1990s.
His career as an actor eclipsed after playing the lead role in the movie, Sirimali, in the year 1956.
He later starred in a number of movies including Suveenetha Lalani, Suhandha Dhee Wee Pidhuma, Sudhu Sandhe Kalu Wela, Samajaye Api Okkoma Eke Samanai, Wijeyaggrahanaya, Tikira and Sriyani.
Fernando who was also featured in a number of teledramas, also made his mark as director following his debut movie Sriyani.
His funeral is to be held on Saturday, February 18 in Katana, Negombo.
Mobile phones and tabs are these days have become an inseparable part of our life. They bring about a high degree of convenience and comfort to us. But the disadvantages of it should also be given some thought before declaring what a complete boon they are. In many popular schools they handover tab to children for learning which is so wrong for their health. Because these gadgets use Radio Frequency (RF) waves in order to transmit signals to and fro. The RF signals from mobile phones fall within the microwave part of the electromagnetic spectrum.
Now these microwaves are responsible for heating effects, the very concept which a microwave oven utilizes in order to heat food. Thus holding a mobile phone to our ear for a substantial part of the day, as many of us today do, is effectively equal to holding an electronic microwave emitting device which shoots microwaves into our head.
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The German Embassy in Ukraine welcomes the adoption by the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine of the bill extending the effect of the law on a special procedure of local self-government in certain areas of Donetsk and Luhansk regions (ORDLO) for a year.
"Germany welcomes today's decision of the Rada to extend the provisions on the special status of Donbas, and we reaffirm our commitment to a peaceful resolution of the conflict within the framework of the Minsk process," the German Embassy in Ukraine wrote on its Twitter page on Friday.
Earlier this day, Verkhovna Rada Chairman Andriy Parubiy signed the bill extending the effect of the law on a special procedure of local self-government in certain areas of Donetsk and Luhansk regions (ORDLO) for a year, which was to expire on October 18, 2017.
Eating nuts "significantly" boosted the number and health of sperm in young men in a scientific trial, researchers said on Wednesday.
The findings "support a beneficial role for chronic nut consumption in sperm quality," they said, but stressed the study participants were all healthy, apparently fertile men.
The potential benefits of nuts for men struggling with fertility have yet to be probed.
For the study, researchers recruited 119 men aged 18-35, who they divided into two groups.
One group ate 60 grammes of almonds, hazelnuts, and walnuts daily on top of their usual "western-style" diet, while the second group got no nuts.
After 14 weeks, the nut group "had significant improvements in their sperm count, vitality, motility (movement) and morphology (shape)" - all associated with male fertility, said a statement.
"Moreover, the subjects in the nut group also showed a significant reduction in their levels of sperm DNA fragmentation, a parameter closely associated with male infertility."
Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred takes questions from the media before a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Toronto Blue Jays in Toronto on Tuesday, April 24, 2018. The Canadian Press via AP Fred Thornhill
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York’s governor is blasting a proposal from the White House that he says would devastate funding for food assistance.
Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Friday that President Donald Trump’s plan would reduce Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program benefits for an estimated 2.3 million New Yorkers.
Among other changes, the Republican president has proposed replacing a portion of the assistance with a box of food to be called a “harvest box.”
Cuomo is calling on Congress to reject Trump’s proposal and protect funding for the program.
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The Russian pianist Daniil Trifonov creates a furor. The term is a familiar one in the annals of super-virtuosity.
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The annual Free E-waste Drop-off Day for City of Verona residents will be Saturday, November 4, 2017 from 8:00 am - 3:00 pm at the City of Verona Public Works Facility at 410 Investment Ct. E-waste includes televisions, computers, printers,
computer monitors, DVD players, VCRs, fax machines, cell phones, and computer parts and accessories. The city normally charges fees for disposal of electronic waste, which is prohibited by state law from being sent to a landfill. One day only, these items may be dropped off free of charge. Anyone dropping off items must furnish basic proof of City of Verona residency. PLEASE NOTE: Household chemicals, paint, refuse, bulk waste and recyclables normally collected curbside will not be accepted. For further information please contact Public Works at 845-6695
× Amazon expected to sell prescriptions online, shake up drug industry
Drug retailers are on edge after reports were released Friday that online giant Amazon.com may venture into selling prescriptions via the internet, according to Bloomberg.
Shares of Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc (WBA.O), CVS Health Corp (CVS.N) and Rite Aid Corp (RAD.N) took a tumble after news of the possibility spread, stirring a panic that Amazon.com could take a huge bite out of sales at existing retailers.
In a letter to clients, brokerage firm Leerink analyst Ana Gupte wrote that Amazon has been assessing the drug retailing market and hiring experts in the field to flesh out the venture.
“We are convinced that AMZN will almost certainly enter the drug distribution value chain within 2 years, evolving into a more disruptive offering over time,” Gupte said.
It’s expected that Amazon will make an official announcement regarding the project by Thanksgiving 2017.
A spokesperson for the company declined comment.
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — A petition has been created to name April the giraffe’s calf after the son of “Giraffe Mom” Erin Dietrich.
Dietrich, of Myrtle Beach, became a viral sensation in March when she used April’s pregnancy to create a spot-on impersonation of the giraffe. Dietrich was also pregnant at the time.
The roughly 8-minute video shows her wearing a giraffe mask and pacing in her room. She takes a break to sit in a chair and even dances during the whole thing. The original video had more than 30 million views.
She went on to give birth to a healthy baby boy named Porter on March 8.
After April the giraffe gave birth on April 15, an online petition was created to name April’s calf “Porter.”
Animal Adventure Park, where April and her calf are located, is holding an online poll to name the calf. Votes are $1 each for a minimum of five votes per person. All funds will go towards giraffe conversation efforts, Ava’s Little Heroes and the park.
International Paper (IP +1.9% ) is higher after DA Davidson upgrades shares to Buy from Neutral with a $62 price target, praising IP's successful containerboard price increases, strong box shipments and a rebound in its pulp business.
Davidson notes IP has successfully implemented two increases in containerboard prices since Q4 results, while box shipments rose 3% during H1; also, the firm thinks EBITDA of IP's pulp business should jump 42% in FY 2018 after fluff prices rose, and fluff looks poised to make up a higher percentage of the company's revenue going forward, boosting overall results.
IP's overall comp sales should resume increasing this quarter and profits should rise by 19% in Q3, the firm says, which would be the company's first increase in its profits in six quarters.
Former Auburn coach Pat Dye says his onetime Alabama counterpart Gene Stallings has suffered a mild stroke.
Dye says Stallings was taken to a Dallas-area hospital Monday morning. Dye says Stallings was at the Dallas/Fort Worth airport at the time awaiting a flight to Alabama for speaking engagements.
Both were scheduled to speak in Huntsville, Alabama, Monday night and in Montgomery Tuesday. Dye says Stallings told an event organizer that he wanted to reschedule "so he's optimistic about it."
Stallings, who led Alabama to the 1992 national championship had a stroke in May while in Montgomery to introduce Clemson coach Dabo Swinney at a banquet.
Stallings was the Crimson Tide coach from 1990-96. He's also a former Texas A&M and St. Louis/Phoenix Cardinals coach.
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Sterling Ski Club, based out of Stratford, is celebrating its 80th anniversary with a banquet on Saturday, May 13, from 7-11 p.m., at Costa-Azzurra Restaurant, 72 Broadway, Milford. All current, past members, and friends are invited.
To purchase tickets, contact either corresponding secretary at [email protected] or call Cal Smith at 203-874-4307.
The ski club was started in 1937 by a small group of enthusiastic skiers. Today, the club has about 500 members. The club is the only ski club in North America that owns two ski houses, which are located in Vermont.
BARWON HEADS, Australia — Australian Minjee Lee shot a 6-under 67 Sunday for a five-stroke victory in the Vic Open, the first tournament of the year on the Ladies European Tour.
Lee finished with a four-round total of 13-under 279 on the 13th Beach Golf Links, one better than Karis Davidson, who closed with a 71.
Voting began in the election for governor of the Indonesian capital after a months-long campaign in which the monumental problems facing Jakarta took a backseat to religious intolerance and racial bigotry.
More than 13,000 polling places opened at 7 a.m. to accommodate the 7.1 million people eligible to vote. The election is one of dozens taking place Wednesday across Muslim-majority Indonesia.
Incumbent Gov. Basuki "Ahok" Tjahaja Purnama, a minority Christian and ethnic Chinese, is vying against Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono, who is the son of a former president, and Anies Rasyid Baswedan, a moderate now courting the votes of conservative and hard-line Muslims.
Ahok's chances appeared dashed after accusations of blasphemy led to criminal charges and his ongoing blasphemy trial but he has recently rebounded in opinion polls.
Eagles' Wentz is out for the season with torn left ACL
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PHILADELPHIA - Eagles coach Doug Pederson has confirmed that star quarterback Carson Wentz has a torn left ACL and will miss rest of the season and playoffs.
Wentz, a favorite in the NFL MVP race, had an MRI on Monday that confirmed the severity of the injury. Wentz was hurt late in the third quarter at Los Angeles. Backup Nick Foles rallied the Eagles (11-2) to a win that secured the NFC East title and put them in first place in the conference with three games remaining.
The Eagles have overcome several key injuries and now have to move forward without their most indispensable player. Nine-time Pro Bowl left tackle Jason Peters, return specialist/running back Darren Sproles, star linebacker Jordan Hicks and special-teams captain Chris Maragos already went down for the season.
There’s nothing quite like lounging after a days of agressive shopping, planning and eating like there’s no tomorrow.
While you may not be in the mood for doing the most in the glam department, there’s no need to forego the cuteness during the post-Christmas lull.
Nightwear and lingerie pieces have bad reps for being pretty but impractical, sometimes even uncomfortable.
But there are items that feel as cozy as they look attractive. And, ranging in styles from two-piece pyjamas to onesies and silky nightgowns, there’s plenty to choose from.
Good loungewear also comes in a range of prices suitable for a number of occasions, from après Ski hangouts to nights in with friends.
Scroll on for the most lounge-worthy pieces ideal for that documentary binge you’ve been meaning to have.
Hugh Bowman given green light to ride Winx The West Australian
The jockey took a heavy fall but has the medical all-clear.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - A U.S. judge on Monday ruled that Microsoft Corp's LinkedIn unit cannot prevent a startup from accessing public profile data, in a test of how much control a social media site can wield over information its users have deemed to be public.
U.S. District Judge Edward Chen in San Francisco granted a preliminary injunction request brought by hiQ Labs, and ordered LinkedIn to remove within 24 hours any technology preventing hiQ from accessing public profiles. (Reporting by Dan Levine; Editing by Tom Brown)
A Capitol Hill Police officer walks past an automobile with the driver's window damaged at the scene of a shooting in Alexandria, Virginia, June 14, 2017. President Donald Trump announced that the gunman suspected of shooting Republican Congressman Steve Scalise and several others Wednesday outside Washington has died from injuries sustained in a shootout with law enforcement officers.
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Oberlin College is proving Joe’s theory about the word racism. It not longer means what it used to mean. It has been watered down and doeosn’t hole the punch. Joe is a big fan of cherries jubilee. A satanic monument will not be allowed for a display.
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Antoine Walker joins Cris Carter, Nick Wright and Jenna Wolfe to discuss Rajon Rondo joining the Los Angeles Lakers.
President Mutharika commends China for visible infrastructure development to Malawi
He said Malawians are proud to see Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST), Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC), the New Parliament Building, Karonga-Chitipa Road and the Bingu National Stadium (BNS), the visible infrastructure developments by the Chinese Government.
The United States is stepping up its negotiations with Israel and the Palestinian Authority (PA), Haaretz reported on Wednesday, citing a senior Israeli official.
The Israeli official said that Jason Greenblatt, U.S. President Donald Trump's envoy on the peace process, will come to the region soon to meet with Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem and PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah.
The leaders of a massive drug trafficking ring involving more than $50,000 worth of heroin and fentanyl are facing lengthy stints in prison after an eight month investigation thwarted the scheme. The Atlantic City Task Force originally busted Richard Michilena, 26, and Bolivar Delacruz, 39, in April, 2015, following a joint investigation between New Jersey state law enforcement and local officials in Atlantic City.
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Following Oracle offloading Java EE to the Eclipse Foundation and then renaming the project to Jakarta EE , we now know more about the future of this Java Enterprise Edition.The embargo expired this morning for the Eclipse Foundation today announcing their path forward. Jakarta EE is going to be focused on a "cloud native" Java with native support for Kubernetes, Docker, and other modern cloud services. Beyond cloud integration, Jakarta EE will be looking at better support for micro-services and delivering their innovations at a faster pace than what occurred for Oracle's Java EE.Also news today is that Microsoft and SAP have joined as new members of the Jakarta EE project alongside IBM, Microsoft, Red Hat, Fujitsu, and others.More details on the Jakarta EE path forward via today's press release
Acacia Mining says Tanzania output hit but annual targets unchanged
LONDON, June 15 Acacia Mining's production of gold from Tanzania has been hit by an export ban but targets for the year remain unchanged at this stage, Chief Executive Brad Gordon said on Thursday.
Eclipse Viewing at Wickliffe Mounds State Park
Monday, August 21, view this historic event, the Eclipse of the Sun, amid the ancient mounds at Wickliffe. Be in position by 12:45, Eclipse begins around 1:00 p.m. Food concessions by Grace United Methodist Church of LaCenter and other vendors available from 10:00 to 3:00.
• Tickets sold at the gate: Adults and kids age 12+ each – 1 day $5; 2 days $9; 3 days $12. Kids age 11 and under are free. Packages available for 3 day admission, $25 per person, and includes an Eclipse T-shirt, eclipse souvenir and viewing glasses.
• Eclipse souvenirs, T-shirts, viewing glasses are available for sale in the gift shop.
For more information call (270) 797-3421 or visit parks.ky.gov
The mother who initially told deputies her baby was abducted Tuesday, before the 11-month-old's body was found, is facing new charges in connection to the little girl's death.
A man has been taken to hospital after a collision between a car and a motorbike, police have confirmed.
The incident happened shortly before 7pm last night near the Baview Hotel, on the A921 road between Kinghorn and Burntisland.
Police were in attendance and a man in his 30s was taken by ambulance to Victoria Hospital.
A Scottish Ambulance Service Spokesperson said: “We received a call at 6.52pm on Wednesday, November 1, to attend a road traffic collision on the A921.
“We dispatched one ambulance to the scene. One male patient in his thirties was transported to Victoria Hospital.”
HARARE - A European Union Election Observer Mission (EOM) expected in Zimbabwe any time soon will monitor electoral complaints that may be lodged after the elections.
This comes after the Zimbabwe government invited the EU in March to deploy an observation mission for the upcoming harmonised elections set to mid-year.
“In addition to observing the run up to the elections and election day itself, the EOM will also monitor electoral complaints that may be lodged after the elections.
The EU observers will be deployed nationwide,” the EU said in a statement.
“The long-term presence of the observation mission will allow it to make an impartial and comprehensive assessment of the electoral process and environment, as well as of the conduct of the elections themselves. In their work, the EU EOM will liaise closely with all key stakeholders, as well as with other international observation missions and domestic observers.” Zimbabwe has invited 46 countries from across the world to observe the general elections.
At the 7th International Internet of Things Expo in New York, I spoke on behalf of Cisco’s education services and the IoT Talent Consortium about the people side of organizations’ digital transformations. Here are my thoughts, summarized:
Digital disruption is happening all around us.
Most people think of the term “digital disruption” as a buzz word. But the truth is that it’s much more. According to the Global Center for Digital Business Transformation, 40% of market incumbents will be replaced in the next 10 years. This means that almost half of businesses today will be replaced in the next 10 years. It’s something we need to pay attention to now and get ahead of to survive in the digital era, Cisco included.
A new culture is necessary to embrace the IoT.
Read the entire article here, Embracing a New Culture for IoT
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March 19 (Reuters) - Wsi Industries Inc:
* WSI INDUSTRIES BOARD AND SPECIAL COMMITTEE REJECT DPW HOLDINGS DEMANDS
* WSI INDUSTRIES INC - “DPW HAS NOT PROVIDED ANY INFORMATION THAT WOULD SUBSTANTIATE ITS ABILITY TO FUND THE TENDER OFFER”
* WSI INDUSTRIES-APPROVING DPW AS “INTERESTED SHAREHOLDER” UNDER BUSINESS COMBINATION PROVISIONS WOULD NOT BE IN “BEST INTERESTS” OF ALL SHAREHOLDERS​
* WSI INDUSTRIES - BOARD SAID DPW HAS NOT MADE “A GOOD FAITH” PROPOSAL AS IT DOES NOT HAVE ADEQUATE CAPITAL TO FINANCE PROPOSED TENDER OFFER Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti had what he thought would be a Big Idea to dissuade citizens from setting off fireworks for the Fourth of July.
#Fireworks are illegal in the City of Los Angeles and even small ones can cause a lot of damage.
This watermelon was completely destroyed by a firework the size of a stick of gum.
🎆 This #FourthOfJuly be safe, find a professional show near you: https://t.co/gow9utbD5K pic.twitter.com/KHqrJZDVba
— Mayor Eric Garcetti (@MayorOfLA) July 2, 2018
All others had to find their own parking.
We were not allowed to use the hospital-parking ramp even though much of it had empty spaces.
Modern Niagara, my employer, supplied parking for their employees at city parking lots, which I am sure benefitted taxpayers in some way.
Others parked along the lakeshore and at (some) times of the year got tickets for doing so.
Icahn raises stakes in Herbalife, Hertz, cuts Freeport-McMoran in 4Q
NEW YORK, Feb 14 Billionaire activist investor Carl Icahn increased his holdings in Herbalife Ltd and Hertz Global Holdings Inc in the fourth quarter, and exited Voltari Corp.
Most of us feel really good about the idea of there being a Black Princess in the royal family — but some are treating Meghan Markle and Prince Harry‘s engagement as if it considered a symbol of hope for Black Women.
For many black women, Meghan Markle's engagement offers 'hope' https://t.co/eBI4OHshN4 pic.twitter.com/HQEBhFkqJt — Good Morning America (@GMA) December 6, 2017
I’m crying at the idea that this woman marrying a white man is considered as a symbol of hope for black women.. LMAO. Black women are the hope. Delete this 😭 https://t.co/b9kYzZDa08 — Kayla ✨ (@KaylaRenae_) December 7, 2017
But Meghan isn’t the first Black woman to marry into royalty, and certainly won’t be the last. Hit the flip too see more Black Girl Royal Magic.
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NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (AP) — A federal jury has convicted a Virginia woman on fraud and tax charges after prosecutors said she charged over a half-million dollars on her boss’s credit cards.
Sherea Darnell is a former manager at a Williamsburg eye care center. Prosecutors say she used the doctor’s credit cards to charge some $514,000 in personal transactions, including her son’s preschool tuition.
The jury heard from prosecutors that she also took over $90,000 in cash advances from the credit cards, using it to hire maid services and buy clothing and airline tickets. Authorities say that after her resignation from the eye center, Darnell continued to use her boss’s cards until the doctor finally discovered the fraud.
Darnell faces a maximum penalty of 30 years. Sentencing is set for October.
Ampco-Pittsburgh Corporation (NYSE:AP) announced that the Board of Directors has suspended the Corporation’s quarterly cash dividend, beginning with the Q217.
CEO John Stanik: “Ampco-Pittsburgh Corporation is in a period of growth. The decision to suspend the dividend is an effort to deliver value to shareholders by preserving liquidity for investments in that growth, including working capital, capital expenditures and acquisitions, and for the repayment of debt, We believe this dividend decision will maintain the Corporation’s ability to remain focused on our strategic initiatives, ultimately increasing profitability and providing long-term value to our shareholders. The Board of Directors will continue regularly to assess the Corporation’s allocation of capital and evaluate the possibility of reinstating the dividend.”
Christine and Martha are ready to let loose. The all-new season of Baskets premieres January 23rd on FX.
A tentative settlement agreement has been reached in a civil rights lawsuit in which attorneys for inmates at a Southeast Texas prison said sweltering summer heat was endangering the inmates' health.
The inmates' attorney, Jeff Edwards of Austin, said Friday that the Texas Department of Criminal Justice would guarantee air conditioning for 1,400 inmates of the Pack Unit covered by the lawsuit. Temporary arrangements would be made for air conditioning this summer and a permanent solution thereafter.
Prison system spokesman Jason Clark said the deal would provide additional safeguards for Pack Unit inmates susceptible to extreme heat. He said the specifics haven't been finalized and he declined to comment further.
Edwards said U.S. District Judge Keith Ellison plans a hearing next month in Houston to approve the settlement.
A courthouse in Morgan Hill was evacuated Tuesday morning due to a suspicious package sent by a party in an ongoing case.The courthouse was evacuated around 11:30 a.m., but it was unclear who brought the package into the building.The evacuation prompted officials to cancel proceedings for the rest of the day.The package was taken out of the building by Sheriff's deputies, and the bomb squad was called in.The street leading to the court was blocked off, and no further details were immediately available.
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Held a high-level position on Wall Street until someone shooed him away. Now Benedict spends most of his time in the glorious upstate countryside, because why doesn’t every pigeon do that? They can just do that.
April 20 Motherson Sumi Systems Ltd:
* Seeks members' nod to mortgage, charge, or pledge all shares of MSSL (GB) Ltd, UK, held or to be held directly by co
* Seeks members' nod to secure financial assistance in form of loans or other financial facilities for up to 22 billion rupees Source text: bit.ly/2pVtJeM Further company coverage:
Up against James Lewis on the BBC valuation programme, she began this leg of their journey near Lacock in Wiltshire, before travelling through Bath, Frome and Swindon.
The 69-year-old arrived at antiques shop Cobwebs where she met with dealer Alan, but was soon stunned as a spooky bear revealed some unusual characteristics.
Spotting the toy, Anita asked: “What about this wee guy here? Tell me about him. I think this wee guy is great fun. It’s a knitting teddy bear. Is he working?”
As the bear came to life with spooky green glowing eyes, it rocked back and forth in a miniature chair.
April 6 Gartner Inc
* Gartner Inc says co and its subsidiaries entered into an agreement to amended existing credit facility dated as of June 17, 2016 - SEC filing
* Gartner Inc says amendment increased aggregate principal amount of Gartner S term loan A facility by $900 million
* Gartner Inc says amendment added an incremental tranche term loan B facility in an aggregate principal amount of $500 million
* Gartner Inc says term loan B facility will mature on April 5, 2024 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
This week Gautier City leaders are heading to Washington, DC to lobby for their city. Mayor Phil Torjusen joins us with details on just what they hope to achieve.
Blink talks about how her parents were slaughtered which is why she is fighting the war.
April 6 Australian shares are expected to fall on Thursday, following Wall Street, which ended lower after the Federal Reserve signaled it could change its bond investment policy this year. Gold stocks are likely to come under pressure as gold fell overnight after strong U.S. jobs data boosted the U.S. dollar but losses were limited after Fed minutes were released. The local share price index futures fell 0.3 percent, or 16 points, to 5,843.0, a 33.197-point discount to the underlying S&P/ASX 200 index close. The benchmark closed 0.3 percent higher on Wednesday. New Zealand's benchmark S&P/NZX 50 index was down 0.2 percent at 7,251.02 in early trade. For a summary of overnight action across global markets, double click on For a digest of the day's business stories in Australian newspapers, double click on (Reporting by Suhail Hassan Bhat in Bengaluru; Editing by James Dalgleish)
Savannah, GA (WSAV)- Police need your help to find a missing 70-year-old man who has Alzheimer’s.
James Lukes was last seen late Monday afternoon on Sugarbush Court on Savannah’s south side.
Lukes is 5’8″ and 170lbs. He is wearing jeans and blue/green shirt.
If you see him, please call 911.
A Border Security Force (BSF) trooper posted on the International Border (IB) in Samba district in Jammu and Kashmir died under mysterious circumstances, officials said on Thursday.
“A BSF jawan, Parveen Kumar, deployed in Ramgarh sector of Samba district has died under mysteries circumstances,” an official said.
Constable Kumar, of 176 battalion posted on Kandral border outpost, vomited blood, he added.
He was shifted to hospital where doctors said he had died en route. “An enquiry has been started. The deceased trooper belonged to Gurdaspur (Punjab).”
Last week also a Border Security Force (BSF) trooper died near the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district in Jammu and Kashmir after he fell into a gorge.
BSF sources said here that Kulbir Singh of the 137th battalion died when he slipped and fell into a deep gorge near the LoC in Poonch district.
OUAGADOUGOU: Security forces in Burkina Faso’s capital ended an assault Monday against suspected jihadists who opened fire on a restaurant in a “terrorist attack” that left at least 18 people dead, the government said. The attack that began Sunday night in a Turkish restaurant popular with foreigners also left a dozen people injured. Two assailants were later killed, Communications Minister Remis Dandjinou said. It was not clear how many gunmen were involved. “The operation has ended” but searches are continuing in the Ouagadougou neighborhood around the restaurant, Dandjinou told a press briefing carried on social media. The Istanbul restaurant is just 200 meters from a hotel and cafe targeted in an assault in January 2016 that left 30 people dead and 71 wounded, many of them foreigners. That attack was claimed by the Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) group.
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Match 4' game
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Washington Lottery's "Match 4" game were:
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NEW YORK — Starbucks plans to start testing concoctions that mix coffee and ice cream.
CBSN Starbucks’ world domination? One analyst predicts Starbucks will increase the number of locations by 8.5 percent in 2017, which would put it ahead of McDonalds. CBSN’s Elaine…
The Seattle chain said it will serve “affogato” varieties of hot or cold coffee over ice cream at 100 stores in Orange County, California, starting Wednesday, with pricier versions sold at 10 locations with its “reserve” bars.
Spokeswoman Holly Hart Shafer said the treats were first introduced at the company’s Roastery store in Seattle, which is a pipeline for potential new menu items. She noted that “affogato” means “drowned” in Italian. The priciest version at regular stores is a 12-ounce option that costs $6.45 and mixes cold brew coffee with ice cream.
The test was first reported by Business Insider.
Starbucks Corp. has successfully driven up sales over the years in part by introducing pricier new items.
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If you know French you can probably figure out what the music of Quebec-based ensemble De Temps Antan is like without hearing it. Their name translates roughly to “old times” or “yesteryear.” Since 2003, the ensemble has been applying instruments such a guitar, harmonica, accordion, fiddle and even bouzouki to tunes that sounds both evocatively traditional and appealingly modern.
They’ll be performing at Peninsula’s G.A.R. Hall as part of its Voices in the Valley series. Tickets are $25. Doors open at 7:30pm; music starts at 8.
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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – A power outage at the City-County Building in downtown Indianapolis has trapped people in elevators.
Crews at the scene tell FOX59 that the fire department is working to rescue those trapped.
The outage has not reportedly affected the entire building.
Multiple Indianapolis Power and Light trucks are at the scene and crews are working to restore power.
The cause of the outage is not known at this time.
More @IPLPower workers arriving at CCB. A lot of people hustling around here right now. pic.twitter.com/EwbNWqnv28 — Deanna Allbrittin (@deannaTVnews) December 11, 2017
This story is developing and will be updated as more information becomes available.
This is the emotional moment which sees Max Branning wake up to a life which is about to change forever for several residents in EastEnders following the deaths of Ronnie and Roxy Mitchell.
Max was left alone by Roxy as she headed off with Ronnie in an episode which saw the Mitchell sisters die in tragic circumstances at the swimming pool. In tonight’s episode, he awakes to find that she has still not come back and, confused, he heads downstairs.
Only to find that the police are at the entrance at the hotel:
It’s the day after the tragic night before – and things are about to get emotional.
The episode airs on Monday 2nd January at 8pm on BBC One.
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BERLIN (AP) — Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz says he's opening proceedings to have a student fraternity shut down for promoting neo-Nazi ideals.
The APA news agency reported Wednesday that Kurz told reporters he'd agreed with Interior Minister Herbert Kickl to try to shut down the small Germania fraternity after Austrian media reported its songbook contained neo-Nazi lyrics.
The report revealing the songbook lyrics focused on Freedom Party state lawmaker Udo Landbauer, who served on Germania's board. He said he's never heard the songs sung.
Still, Kurz said there should be political consequences, but that was for the Freedom Party to decide.
The Freedom Party, which was led by former Nazis in the postwar period but has distanced itself from that past, is the junior partner in Kurz's new national coalition government.
April 3 China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Ltd
* CALC (BVI), a wholly-owned subsidiary of company, and Airbus entered into aircraft purchase agreement
* CALC (BVI) agreed to purchase two Airbus aircraft from Airbus
* Aggregate list price for two Airbus aircraft is approximately US$216.8 million
* Consideration will be funded through commercial bank loans and group's working capital
* Is in active discussion with various airline customers for two Airbus aircraft, as at date , no formal lease agreement reached Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
A suspected organiser of the St Petersburg Metro suicide bombing that killed 14 passengers has been arrested while carrying a gun, authorities say.
Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) said the suspect was arrested in Odintsovo, a city just outside Moscow.
It said the man was armed with a pistol when he was detained.
He was named by the FSB identified as Abror Azimov, 26, from ex-Soviet Central Asia.
The FSB said the man arrested on Monday is believed to have helped prepare the suicide bomber.
At least eight other people have been arrested in connection with the bombing.
The bomber in the April 3 blast was from Kyrgyzstan.
The impoverished, predominantly Muslim countries in central Asia are seen as fertile ground for Islamic extremists and thousands of their citizens are believed to have joined the Islamic State group.
The City of Rockingham's International Food Festival was well-attended last Friday night. Photo: City of Rockingham
The City of Rockingham's International Food Festival was well-attended last Friday night. Photo: City of Rockingham Picture: Picture: City of Rockingham
Churchill Park in Rockingham was transformed into a food lover’s paradise on Friday night as throngs of people attended the City’s International Food Festival.
With more than 25 food trucks set up on the foreshore offering cuisine from across the globe, patrons were spoiled for choice.
A number of cultural performances — including belly dancing and Akwaaba African drumming — were accompanied by free children’s activities.
Rockingham Mayor Barry Sammels said the event has been a hit on the City’s calendar for a number of years and he was pleased at how popular it had become.
Rockingham police officer-in-charge Senior Sergeant Brett Reyne said there were no incidents to report across the events at the foreshore on Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
Nokia will relaunch the 3310, which is perhaps the best loved and most reliable phone in history.
The phone, which was first released in 2000 will be sold for just €59 (about N23000).
For those who remember the phone, the 3310 is being pitched as a reliable second phone.
According to Evan Blass, the phone will be revealed at Mobile World Congress later this month.
The phone will be available for purchase on Amazon marketplace and not directly from the company itself.
The Amazon listing describes a range of features, including a clock, calculator, the ability to store up to ten reminders and four games: Snake II, Pairs II, Space Impact, and Bantumi.
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JOHANNESBURG – The five best read stories on Alec Hogg’s BizNews.com, Sunday, 17 April 2017:
1. Revolutionary madness? ‘Let’s nationalise banks, mines, insurance companies’ – Gigaba man
2. Thuli Madonsela on rising SA activism: ‘excited and afraid’; warns world of anti-white extremism
3. Archbishop Makgoba: Zuma’s SA is entering its own ‘Zimbabwe Zombie’ moment.
4. Future of SA? Back to financial dark ages as Zimbabwe banks ordered to accept cows, goats as security
5. Twitter fight erupts over SA’s new economic adviser, a fan of ‘Hugo Chavez School of Economics’
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NEW YORK (AP) - The Fox network says it has picked up "Showtime at the Apollo" as a one-hour weekly series set to debut next season. The show will feature as its host Steve Harvey, who presided over two "Apollo" specials earlier this season.
Performers on those specials included John Legend, Ja Rule, Doug E. Fresh, Chaka Khan and Flo Rida.
Along with more guest stars, the upcoming series will feature elements from the Apollo's legendary Amateur Night, the live talent competition now in its 82nd year.
FILE - In this April 26, 2015 file photo, Steve Harvey presents an award at the 42nd annual Daytime Emmy Awards in Burbank, Calif. The Fox network says it has picked up "Showtime at the Apollo" as a one-hour weekly series set to debut next season. Harvey will serve as host. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)
The Apollo Theater launched the careers of legendary artists including James Brown, Stevie Wonder, Lauryn Hill and The Jackson Five.
DALLAS – Two Dallas police officers have been critically wounded in a shooting outside a hardware store.
The shooting happened about 4:30 p.m. Tuesday outside a Home Depot in northern Dallas.
The Dallas Police Department tweeted about the shooting, giving the conditions of the officers. But it did not immediately provide other details.
The department tweeted that a civilian was also shot. That person’s condition wasn’t immediately known.
Aerial video showed police using a helicopter and trained dogs to search for a suspect in a wooded area next to the store parking lot.
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli police say a prominent billionaire businessman and four other suspects were taken into custody on a battery of charges, including money laundering, obstruction of justice and bribery.
The police say the suspects were arrested and questioned on Monday, following a joint investigation with Swiss and American authorities into forged documents and fictitious real estate deals abroad.
The police would not comment on the specifics of the current investigation, but confirmed that Beny Steinmetz was among those arrested.
Steinmetz, a Geneva-based diamond-mining magnate with an estimated worth of just over $1 billion according to Forbes, was arrested by Israeli authorities in December over allegations of bribing officials in the African country of Guinea to promote business interests there.
He spent two weeks under house arrest at that time.
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Officers responding to a report of a suspicious person armed with a gun have shot and killed a man at a downtown San Antonio hotel.
Bike patrol and other officers encountered the man early Tuesday on the seventh floor of an Embassy Suites.
Lt. Ricky Lopez told the San Antonio Express-News that officers confronted the man and the situation escalated, resulting in officers firing on the man. It’s not clear what happened to prompt police to shoot, and authorities have not said whether the man was in fact armed.
The investigation into the matter continues.
The incident drew a heavy police presence downtown, with some blocks closed to traffic.
No other details have been made available.
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There are varying schools of thought when it comes spending time at the airport. Some prefer to get and out of the airport as quickly as possible. While others, like my colleague Matt DeBord, prefer to take their time, enjoy the terminal's many facilities, and make a day of it.
Personally, I tend to show up at the airport several hours before my flight. Mostly because I'm pathological when it comes to the fear of missing my flight.
But before a recent flight from Dubai in the United Arab Emirates to New York, I decided to change things up and arrive a few hours early to simply enjoy the comforts of Emirates Airline's business class lounge.
My flight was scheduled to depart from Emirates' palatial home base in Dubai International Airport's Terminal 3. The terminal features three business class lounges capable of handling more than 4,600 people at a time.
Here's a closer look at my morning at the Emirates Business Class Lounge in Dubai.
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WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) – As Republicans in the U.S. Congress rush to finish their tax plan, the legislation is not getting more popular with the public, with nearly half of Americans still opposed to it, according to a Reuters/Ipsos opinion poll released on Monday.
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This footage shows scenes from Taiwan and amp;rsquo;s live-fire military drills on August 22, 2016, simulating an invasion of the Port of Taichung by China and amp;rsquo;s People and amp;rsquo;s Liberation Army. This year and amp;rsquo;s annual Han Kuang military drill will start on April 30.
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White House says President Donald Trump spoke Tuesday to three potential Supreme Court nominees
Opinion Focus: The October 1 independence referendum in Catalonia has plunged Spain into a constitutional crisis, threatening to undermine the post-Franco settlement. Here is the best of our comment and analysis
What the Green Remedy lacks in curb appeal it makes up for in sheer volume, particularly when it comes to shatter. Whether you live in deep Southeast or just find yourself in the area, this is a place where you can stock up for $30. It carries a Grandaddy Purp shatter that will leave you higher than this store's vaulted ceilings. It's a personal favorite of Green Remedy budtender James, the man who personally tests all products before they hit the shelves. Move around the glass cases to the far end of the spacious store to find just about every strain you've ever heard named in a rap lyric. Looking for something familiar like Obama Kush or Gorilla Glue 4? You'll probably find it in stock, or at least some form of a mash-up. If you're a fan of Bay Area rapper-turned-entrepreneur Berner, the Green Remedy keeps his highly touted phenotype of Girl Scout Cookies, Berner's Cookies, on hand.
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We learned overnight that 75 homes on Hawaii's big island have now been destroyed in the volcanic eruption that's a dozen more. In the last 48 hours a fountains of lava or shooting hundreds of feet into the air and the lover has forced the partial closure. Of a major highway there how everyone 32 it also cut off access till local power plant. But authorities insist the plant poses no danger to the public the volcanic case now stretches as far as Guam some 4000 miles away.
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Environment Canada warns that conditions are favourable for the development of dangerous thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts and torrential rain.
Isolated thunderstorms are expected to develop this afternoon and continue into this evening. These thunderstorms will be very slow-moving and capable of producing 50 to 75 mm of rain.
About Carers support group Bexley
The peer support group gives people the opportunity to meet with others who understand some of what they are going through. Run by a facilitator, the sessions offer a chance to ask questions, get information and share experiences in a safe and supportive environment.
Baku. 28 February. REPORT.AZ/ The US Senate has confirmed 79-year-old billionaire Wilbur Ross to the post of Commerce Secretary.
Report informs citing Dw, he served as economic adviser to US President Trump during pre-election campaign.
According to information, in 2014, W.Ross worked as Deputy Chairman of the Bank of Cyprus Board of Directors. This financial institution is the second largest shareholder of the Lamesa Holding registered in Panama, which belongs to Russian oligarch Viktor Vekselberg.
Earlier, Wilbur Ross had business relations with Russia.
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DES MOINES, Iowa — A trial date is set for a Des Moines teenager accused of ambushing and killing another teen.
Daniel Lamay will stand trial on December 1st for the murder of Noah Campbell. Des Moines police say Lamay ambushed Campbell outside a gas station on the east side of Des Moines in August.
Earlier this week, police announced a second person is now charged with first degree murder for the shooting death of Campbell. Crystal Lee, 29, is charged with his murder and as an accessory in two other drive-by shootings in September.
Mariah Carey’s big OOPS in front of millions on New Years Eve
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(CNN) – Mariah Carey was a show stopper during her New Year’s Eve performance in Times Square, New York.
This time, it wasn’t her platinum vocals that captured global attention, but a rare musical meltdown in front of a live audience of millions on ABC’s “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest.”
An audio track malfunction was reported while Carey was lip-syncing to some of her biggest songs onstage in front of a live audience of millions.
Just moments before the ball dropped on Time Square, it seemed the ball dropped on the five-time Grammy Award-winning artist’s performance.
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Today's Video Novel approach advances home and health sensors
You may get a breakdown of your home energy use in your monthly bill, but what if you could see how much energy your bedroom lamp draws versus your toaster? With support from the National Science Foundation, computer scientist Shwetak Patel and his team at the University of Washington are developing new sensing systems to empower people to make better-informed decisions for themselves and their homes. Patel's initial interest was in providing the most detailed information yet for consumers about their energy and water consumption, and most of that technology has already been transferred to the marketplace. Now, with the same fundamental approach and goals of detail and ease, they have turned their attention to personal health monitoring.
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Instead of bringing bad luck, this month’s Friday the 13th will bring some free healthy luck to Region 8.
On Friday, Oct. 13, St. Bernards will offer free community screenings at St. Bernards Health & Wellness, 1416 E. Matthews in Jonesboro.
From 7 until 10 a.m. medical staff will administer free screenings for total cholesterol, anemia, glucose, blood pressure, height/weight/body fat percentage, and body mass index.
Additional tests for minimal fees will be available and include full lipid panel (total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, and triglycerides) for $8.50; hemoglobin A1C (average blood sugar for over three months) for $6.50; and PSA (prostate-specific antigen), for men 40 and older, for $12.50.
Fasting for lab testing is strongly encouraged for 6 to 8 hours before the lab draw to increase the accuracy of test results.
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Yeah, I went through two keyboards trying to write this post. They kept shorting out from all the drool. It’s this new game, Railway Empire, which is being teased with the not-subtle tagline, “All Aboard Railway Tycoons!” It looks amazing. It looks like it picks up where Railroad Tycoon and Railroads left off, but bigger and more detailed. Players can invest in 300 technologies. There are 40 different trains “modeled in extraordinary detail.” Players will also have to manage work forces and can conduct raids and industrial espionage against rivals. Zzzzt! Dangit. There went another keyboard…in any event, it’s scheduled for release in the 1st quarter of 2018 for Mac, PC, Xbox, PS4, and Linux. Watch the amazing trailer below.
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Porzingis produced 17 points (6-15 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds and two blocks across 35 minutes in Friday's 92-90 loss to the Bucks.
The big man has been under 20 points in three of his past four contests, but he's made up for the slight downturn with solid work around the rim. Porzingis has hauled in seven rebounds in three of the past five games while logging multiple blocks in four straight, giving him some solid all-around lines. Shooting has been partly to blame for the 22-year-old underachieving a bit on the offensive end lately, as he's posted a 39.3 percent success rate (13-for-33) over the last two games, including a 1-for-10 tally from distance during that span.
MOSCOW, Dec 12 (Reuters) - The Russia-China Investment Fund (RCIF) and Russian business conglomerate Sistema have sold 6.3 percent in Detsky Mir, Russia’s largest toy retailer, the RCIF said on Tuesday.
The RCIF is a joint venture between the Russian Direct Investment Fund and China Investment Corporation. (Reporting by Katya Golubkova; Editing by Dmitry Solovyov)
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A French tourist who tried to have her picture taken with a crocodile in Thailand was injured when the reptile snapped at her when she got too close.
The woman, who is in her 40s, suffered a severe bite wound to her leg Sunday at the Khao Yai National Park, said Thanya Netithammakul, head of the National Park, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Department.
She had been squatting next to the animal, posing for a picture, but she tipped over and the crocodile snapped, the official told the Bangkok Post in a story published Monday.
The attack happened Sunday off the nature study trail in the Haew Suwat waterfall area.
According to the Post, signs warned visitors about the crocodiles and tourists were told to keep to the nature trail.
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Well we have a Ryzen R-series release window, we have the specs and product range of the new CPUs, we have pricing, and we even have initial performance results, at least at stock. And while we're sure a lot of you are waiting on overclocking performance, it appears we'll have to wait a little while yet.
But at least we know what the box art will look like.
Guru3D has the art via a retailer from Thailand, and it's pretty snazzy. It's based around the logo we've all become familiar with, on an elegant black background.
It won't make the chip's inside go any faster, but it sure looks cooler than Intel's box art.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the withdrawal of his subordinate troops from Syria. He announced his decision during a surprise visit to the airbase, Khomeyim, reports RT.
In front of the military, Putin stressed that Russian forces and the Syrian government army "defeated one of the most tough international terrorists" within two years.
He pointed out that there will be Russian forces in the Khomeyim and the Tartus naval base, and new blows will be triggered by a re-activation of the extremists.
A few days ago, the Iraqi government declared victory in its war with jihadists.
Photograph showing a Federal Police agent leaving the National Congress building with seized documents in Brasilia, Brazil, Apr. 24, 2018. EPA-EFE/Joedson Alves
Photograph showing a Federal Police agent leaving the National Congress building with seized documents in Brasilia, Brazil, Apr. 24, 2018. EPA-EFE/Joedson Alves
Brazilian police on Tuesday searched the congressional offices of two lawmakers accused of involvement in a $2 billion corruption scandal centered on state oil company Petrobras.
The subjects of the operation were Sen. Ciro Nogueira and lower house member Eduardo da Fonte, both of the conservative PP party.
In addition to his frequent forays into casinos and gun shops, Las Vegas strip killer Stephen Paddock took 20 cruises, many of them in Europe and the Middle East, investigators have learned.
The cruises included stops at ports in Spain, Italy, Greece, Jordan and the United Arab Emirates, according to information provided by a law enforcement source who asked not to be identified because the source was not authorized to share information about the investigation. Paddock’s girlfriend, Marilou Danley, accompanied him on nine of the cruises.
The information provided by the source did not specify the cruise line involved, the type of cruises, when they occurred or the couple’s reason for travel. Most cruise ships have casinos on board, and Paddock was an avid gambler.
Metra plans fare hikes, service cuts, citing ‘worst financial crisis’
Metra is planning to raise fares and cut service in response to what it calls “the worst financial crisis for transit in Chicago since horse cars started operating” in the 1800s.
A 10-ride pass would cost 8 percent to 12.6 percent more, monthly passes would go up 4 percent to 8.4 percent, some weekend service would be lost on the Milwaukee District North Line, two rush-hour trains would be dropped on the North Central Line, the SouthWest Service and Rock Island District Line would see cuts, and service also could be affected on the Union Pacific and BNSF lines in 2018 under plans unveiled Friday that will be voted on in November.
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High-ranking Democratic senators gave campaign cash to Menendez after indictment
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A number of high-ranking Democratic senators combined to contribute tens of thousands of dollars to Sen. Robert Menendez’s campaign committee this year, a review of Federal Election Commission records shows.
Menendez, D-N.J., who was indicted in April 2015, is currently facing 12 counts of corruption charges that include bribery. Prosecutors have said that the senator had a “corrupt pact” with Salomon Melgen, a wealthy Florida eye doctor, a previous donor to Menendez’s campaign.
Menendez himself has contributed to the campaigns of a number of top Democratic senators this year from his leadership PAC, the New Millennium PAC, the Washington Free Beacon previously reported.. – READ MORE
Firefighters are attempting to free two people from the wreckage of their vehicles following a two-car crash on State Highway 1 north of Whangarei, police say.
The two vehicles collided about 1.5km north of Hikurangi just before 8am, a police spokeswoman said.
Fire and Emergency NZ had reported that three people were seriously injured and "the rest" had minor injuries, she said.
The NZTA said lanes were blocked in both directions after the crash and warned drivers to avoid the area or delay their journeys if possible.
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Amnesty calls on Sierra Leone to end protest crackdowns
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Amnesty International is calling on Sierra Leone's new government to end police crackdowns on peaceful protesters and improve human rights.
In a new report, the rights group says nine protesters have been killed and more than 80 injured in peaceful demonstrations over the past decade but no police officer has been held criminally responsible.
The report urges the government to restore public trust in security forces by setting up a mechanism to compensate victims of police abuses and by better funding and training the police force.
Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Lawrence Leema says the three-month-old government led by President Julius Maada Bio "will not stifle the rights of the people" as long as demonstrators respect the law and don't affect the rights of other people.
Washington (CNN) House Speaker Paul Ryan deleted a tweet Saturday touting the GOP tax overhaul after critics called him out for appearing out of touch with the reality of low-income individuals' financial situations.
The tweet shared the story of a secretary who, according to a report by the Associated Press, was "pleasantly surprised her pay went up $1.50 a week."
"A secretary at a public high school in Lancaster, PA, said she was pleasantly surprised her pay went up $1.50 a week ... she said [that] will more than cover her Costco membership for the year," Ryan tweeted with a link to the full article.
A basic Costco membership costs $60 a year.
People, including several prominent Democrats, noted on social media that $1.50 per week is not a significant pay bump.
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President Donald Trump has signed the "Right to Try" bill Wednesday that would help people with deadly diseases try experimental treatments. He called it a "fundamental freedom" that will provide hope and save lives. (May 30) AP
"Love in All its Many Forms" is an art show at Kristen Ashley Artist Shop in downtown Athens that will hang until March 31. Courtesy Kristen Ashley Artist Shop "Love in All its Many Forms" is an art exhibit that hanging through March 31 at Kristen Ashley Artist Shop. The show features submitted work from local artists.
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Twitter founder Jack Dorsey celebrated Valentine's Day with a big confidence boost for the social network.
Dorsey bought just over $7m (£5.6m) worth of Twitter stock - and of course, tweeted about it, using the romantic hashtag #LoveTwitter.
The Twitter boss, who also founded payments company Square, snapped up 63,007 shares worth $15.8715, and 362,991 shares worth $16.5294, according to the Securities and Exchange Commission documents he posted online yesterday.
Twitter stock plummeted last week on its results for the fourth quarter, losing 12 per cent before the bell on Friday when it revealed revenues had inched up by just one per cent.
Shares in Twitter closed up 4.5 per cent yesterday at $16.65.
A Dora the Explorer movie will now shoot in Australia after the country’s second largest state of Queensland agreed to a tax break concession, reports Deadline.
A Paramount picture and James Bobin-directed feature, the film is a live-action update of the hit Nick Jr. cartoon and is set to follow a teenage Dora and her cousin Diego as they circumnavigate the world.
While a cast is yet-to-be-announced, Deadline reports Storks director Nick Stoller is tapped for script-writing, and Michael Bay, Andrew Form and Brad Fuller are coproducing. The movie has been scheduled for an August 2019 debut.
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TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) – Kansas legislators who favor balancing the state budget with a big income tax increase are preparing to test fellow lawmakers’ appetite for such a fix.
The state House was planning to debate a bill Wednesday that would boost personal income taxes to raise more than $1 billion over two years, starting in July. The measure would abandon core policies championed by Republican Gov. Sam Brownback.
The measure has bipartisan support but Republicans in the GOP-controlled House are split.
Kansas faces budget shortfalls totaling nearly $1.1 billion through June 2019. The state has experienced persistent financial problems since Republican lawmakers slashed personal income taxes in 2012 and 2013 at Brownback’s urging.
The bill would end an exemption for more than 330,000 farmers and business owners and boost income tax rates.
× Man dies after drowning in Long Island Sound
STAMFORD — Stamford police and fire responded to reports of a drowning victim Friday afternoon.
Stamford police they were dispatched to a Long Island Sound shoreline residence at 262 Harbor Drive around 11:22 a.m. Fire personnel and dive team members arrived within minutes and initiated a water search and rescue operation.
Police said around 12:21 p.m., nearly an hour after the call first came in, the crews located a male in the water. They pulled him on board and immediately began CPR. Stamford EMS transported the victim to Stamford Hospital where he died a short time later.
Fire department officials said it’s unknown why the man was in the water and what he was doing at the time. The victim’s father has been notified of his death, according to Stamford police detectives.
Police said they are in the middle of the investigation and are not ready to release the identity yet.
Five soldiers were reported missing after an hit two Army posts on the (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir, police said on Tuesday.
Two soldiers went missing in Kupwara district's Nowgam sector on Monday evening and three others disappeared on Tuesday morning in Bandipora district's Gurez sector.
"Continuing in the area is hampering rescue operations," a police officer said.
A rescue operation was underway in the area.
More than five feet deep snow had accumulated in Gurez due to the heavy that started on Monday evening, the officer added.
Two suspects are now in custody following murders on New Year’s evening, in Friendship, which took the lives of two cousins, according to Police “A” Division Commander, Clifton Hicken earlier today.
Reports indicate that at approximately 19:00hrs yesterday, David Singh, 34, a chicken vendor and his 23-year-old cousin Hazrudeen Hussain of little Baiboo, Mahaica Creek were ambushed by two masked men, armed with rifles, who opened fire on them just after they left a fowl cock fight gambling den in Friendship, East Bank Demerara.
The murderers then fled the scene.
According to police, Singh was shot 15 times about his body and died instantly, however Hussain was pronounced dead while receiving treatment at the Georgetown Public Hospital. He reportedly sustained injuries to his neck and chest.
Nothing of value was taken from the victims and police are treating the incident as a “hit.” (Ramona Luthi)
By Rushil Dutta April 17 Most Southeast Asian stock markets fell on Monday as investors sought refuge in safe-haven assets in the wake of mounting geopolitical tensions. Already bruised by worries over North Korea and upcoming French elections, global investor sentiment was further hurt by weak U.S. economic data.
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The Thistle & Shamrock: Dear Jean
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Artists celebrate Jean Ritchie (1922-2015) by singing the songs she taught them and by passing along their wisdom. Host Fiona Ritchie explores the reach of Jean's songs and presents music from a commemorative CD featuring Robin and Linda Williams, Peggy Seeger, Kathy Mattea, John McCutcheon and many more artists who were proud to call "The Mother of Folk" their friend.
Oct 14, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala defends Denver Nuggets forward Danilo Gallinari in the third quarter at the Pepsi Center. The Warriors won 129-128.
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A home is lost and two family pets are dead after a home fire in Amarillo early Saturday morning.
Around 6:52 a.m., Amarillo fire officials responded to a report of a house fire on the 1400 block of N Marrs Street.
Crews found a home fully involved in the fire.
Two residents of the home were in the home when the fire started, but were able to evacuate.
Both occupants were unharmed.
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Of the four family dogs in the home, the family was able to rescue two of them.
The other two died in the blaze.
The cause of the fire is undetermined and is under investigation.
The American Red Cross responded to assist the family.
The damage to the home is considered a total loss.
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Both the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) and Independent Investigation Office (IIO) have yet to issue a statement.
Ronnie barges into the cockpit to ask Captain Dave to keep the altitude below 10,000 feet.
The Liverpool star is in a race against time to be fit for the start of the tournament in Russia next month after being forced off the pitch in tears during Saturday's Champions League final.
The Egyptian Football Federation president Hani Abu Reda, national team coach Hector Cuper and doctor Mohamed Abou El-Ela met with Salah on Wednesday in Valencia, where the 25-year-old is undergoing treatment and rehabilitation.
And all the signs are that Salah will win his fitness race.
A Liverpool statement issued today read: “Mohamed Salah could feature at the World Cup, with the Egyptian FA hopeful the Liverpool star's lay-off will not exceed three weeks.
The huge fire at Saddleworth Moor that has been alight for more than a week is being investigated as arson, police have said.
Firefighters have been tackling the blaze in challenging weather conditions, which started on the edge of the moor in Greater Manchester.
"The moorland fire in Tameside is now being investigated as arson," a police statement said.
"An investigation has been launched into the cause of the fire on Saddleworth Moor following initial enquiries with Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS).
"At 8.19pm on Sunday June 24, GMFRS were called to a report of land on fire near to Buckton Vale in Tameside.
"Since then, firefighters have spent more than a week tackling the blaze in extremely challenging weather conditions.
"Although now under control, the fire is continuing to burn despite the best efforts of all those involved," it continued.
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The Alliance Police Department says it has recovered a stolen 2014 Ford Explorer and a teenage suspect is believed responsible for the theft.
Police say at noon Sunday they received a report the vehicle was taken from a residence on the 2000 block of Niobrara Avenue. Police officers obtained information which led to the execution of a search warrant at 815 Big Horn Avenue where they recovered several pieces of property belonging to the owners of the stolen Ford Explorer, including Christmas gifts. Suspected marijuana, THC products, and drug paraphernalia were also seized.
The media release says Sunday evening the stolen Ford Explorer was recovered in Rural Box Butte County. A 14 year old male is suspected of being involved, the investigation is ongoing and criminal charges are pending.
Alliance Police Department officers were assisted by the Box Butte County Sheriff’s Office and Nebraska State Patrol throughout this investigation.
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Zoo Miami doctors performed a double root canal on a 4.5 year old giant otter. According to Zoo Miami’s Facebook page Ticuna, a “highly endangered 50-pound otter had broken both of her upper canines, exposing the pulp and creating what was certainly severe pain.” The zoo also added that Ticuna is “doing swimmingly well following a precedent-setting double root canal.”
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Former Nashville Mayor Karl Dean knows Tennessee has turned solidly Republican in recent years but thinks its voters might be receptive to a more progressive message when they choose their next governor in 2018.
Dean has been traveling the state and taking its measure in recent months. He's also written a new book touting the booming city's successes, including many that took place or accelerated while he was mayor between 2007 and 2015.
Dean says he will decide whether to join the governor's race in the first quarter of 2017. He says the early start of a bid to succeed term-limited Republican Gov. Bill Haslam would be necessary to overcome the fundraising and organizational challenges Democratic candidates face in Tennessee.
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Several other equities research analysts have also recently issued reports on the company. Susquehanna lifted their price objective on Brinker International from $42.00 to $45.00 and gave the stock a "neutral" rating in a report on Monday, March 28th.
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JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Crews are working to clear a massive tree that has fallen on McDowell Road.
The tree fell sometime Monday morning before 9.
The tree is blocking all four lanes on McDowell Road near McDowell Park Circle.
We are working to get more information on when the tree will be cleared from the roadway.
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Evangelical Voters And Roy Moore Penny Young Nance, president of Concerned Women for America, a conservative evangelical group, talks with Steve Inskeep about sexual assault allegations against Roy Moore and Alabama's Senate race.
Wall Street’s top regulator has raised alarms about the money flooding into bitcoin trading and other cryptocurrency markets, warning the red-hot corner of less-regulated finance is burning with risk for retail investors, The Wall Street Journal reports.
Securities and Exchange Commission chairman Jay Clayton issued a lengthy statement spelling out his concerns about bitcoin, which the agency does not regulate, and other deals that piggyback off excitement about the cryptocurrency.
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Raul Mendez Garcia celebrates his U.S. citizenship Monday by posing for photos with Barry Moravek, left, and Larry Flint, members of the Sons of the American Revolution, during a ceremony held at the U.S. District Court in Richland. Watch a video at: tricityherald.com/video Bob Brawdy Tri-City Herald
At the same time, Mulayam cancelled the January 5 party convention called by him, apparently on fears that there could be a low turnout compared to the convention held by his son in Lucknow yesterday.
The faction headed by Akhilesh, the Chief Minister, will also approach the EC tomorrow to assert their right over the symbol, which is crucial for the upcoming Assembly elections. Ramgopal Yadav is likely to represent the faction.
Election Commission sources said it is unlikely to intervene till it hears both the sides.
Mulayam reached Nirvachan Sadan here this evening along with his brother Shivpal Singh, his close confidante Amar Singh and former MP Jayaprada to put forth his stand on the feud which has virtually split the party he had founded 25 years ago. I am still the president of Samajwadi Party and the decision of the rival camp to appoint Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav as the party chief is against partys constitution, Mulayam said.  PTI
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The opening reception for the exhibit “Accessing History: Unmasking the Process of Preservation” will be held on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 from 4:30 pm to 6 pm in the Fourth Floor Exhibition Gallery of the UWM Golda Meir Library, 2311 E. Hartford Ave.
The opening will include a brief introduction to the exhibition along with a hands-on experience with rare library materials and preservation tools.
The exhibit runs through June 30, 2017. For more information or special needs, call 414-229-4345
Price: Free and open to the public
There is a warning going out to people in one East Baton Rouge Parish city to be alert about suspicious phone calls.
The Zachary Police Department reported “scammers” are calling people and claiming to be with Zachary Travel.
Investigators said the callers are telling people they have won a free trip and need to put a credit card on file in order to secure the free trip.
Zachary PD said it has contacted the travel agency and "these calls are confirmed to be a scam."
Officials advise that people never give financial information over the phone unless they are certain who they are giving it to.
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× Fort Bragg paratrooper found dead in Fayetteville
FORT BRAGG, N.C. — Authorities at Fort Bragg have launched a death investigation after an 82nd Airborne Paratrooper was found dead in Fayetteville Thursday morning.
WTVD reported that Pfc. Connor T. Brown, 19, of Chesterton, Indiana, was an Infantry Paratrooper with the 1st Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division.
“Connor Brown was among the young men and women who volunteered to serve his Nation in a time of war and for that we are forever grateful,” said commander of the 1st Battalion, 508th PIR, Lt. Col. Robert McChrystal. “We now turn our attention to his family in their time of need.”
Brown joined the Army in June 2016 and completed Basic Combat Training, Advanced Individual Training and Airborne School before being assigned to Fort Bragg.
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) – Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski says the person who replaces Anthony Kennedy on the Supreme Court should be in the same mold as the retiring justice.
Speaking Monday at an Anchorage news conference, Murkowski noted Kennedy’s pivotal role on the court. He has often served as a swing vote between the court’s liberal and conservative justices.
President Donald Trump has said he will announce his nominee to the court on July 9. Abortion rights are seen as a litmus test for the next nominee.
Murkowski and Maine Sen. Susan Collins are moderate Republicans who support access to abortion services.
Collins has told CNN she couldn’t support a nominee who “demonstrated hostility” toward Roe v. Wade, the 1973 decision that affirmed women’s right to abortion.
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There are reports the political data firm Cambridge Analytica was able to gather private information on about 50 million Facebook users without their knowledge. Cambridge Analytica is also facing a lawsuit in a British court that could reveal how those users were targeted.
Here & Now's Robin Young speaks with David Carroll (@profcarroll), professor of media design at The New School and the man who filed that suit.
John Legend on Roseanne She's a Racist Idiot
John Legend Says Roseanne's a Racist Idiot
John Legend has only two words to describe Roseanne Barr in the wake of her Twitter scandal ... and they rhyme with racist and idiot.
We got John and his wife, Chrissy Teigen, leaving Il Pastaio Wednesday in Bev Hills with their daughter, Luna, hanging onto mom ... but no sign of their newborn, Miles.
They were getting peppered with questions from paps -- from whether they'd be hitting up Kanye's listening party for his forthcoming album and if they thought Kim could change hearts in D.C., but it wasn't until John was asked about Roseanne that he answered.
Remember ... Roseanne tanked her own show after calling former Obama adviser Valerie Jarrett a baby born out of the "muslim brotherhood & planet of the apes."
All that considered, you gotta wonder if John's got a point.
The seemingly endless legion of cosplayers present at Comiket 91 has ensured their internet admirers thousands of images to joyously wade through, with the plethora of sexy female cosplayers sure to have made many of the photographers at the venue wish they could get away with more scandalous angles (few have yet surfaced for some reason…).
Neymar made the perfect start to life as a PSG player, as he scored on his debut at Guingamp.
Desus Nice and The Kid Mero are completely dominating the late night game right now, and they’ve been on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon five times just in the last year.
This week, the pair made their way to Late Night With Seth Meyers for an interview, where they talked about how dope it felt to sell out a show at The Apollo–along with how different it is to do a show live versus recording their podcast, Bodega Boys. Along with the success of their own late night show and their recent 5 borough tour, the Bronx natives also discuss what it’s like having different “family members” come out of the woodwork every time they become more successful.
And as always, the boys give their extremely spicy hot takes about politics.
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ROCHELLE PARK, N.J. -- Her phone buzzed with texts from drug buyers while Rochelle Park police processed a Newark driver who was carrying illegal prescription drugs and $4,555 in suspected proceeds when she was stopped, authorities said.
Alisha Gonzalez, 38, was brought to headquarters late Monday after an officer who stopped her 2003 Lexus for moving erratically on Rochelle Avenue found the drugs and cash, Detective Sgt. James DePreta said Tuesday.
"She was also believed to be under the influence of drugs," DePreta said.
During a consent search of her phone while she was in custody, drug-selling texts came in, the sergeant said.
Gonzalez, who was also wanted on out-of-county warrants, was charged with various drug and money laundering counts and sent to the Bergen County Jail.
A judge released her Tuesday afternoon, pending further court action, under New Jersey's bail reform law.
The cash was seized for forfeiture.
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An adult male in San Francisco was fould shot and killed early Wednesday following a car crash, according to police.
The fatal shooting occurred around 2:15 a.m. near Eddy Street and Van Ness Avenue, police said.
Arriving officers found the man suffering from head trauma consistent with a gunshot wound, according to police. He was later pronounced dead at the scene.
The shooting is being investigated as a homicide, but no suspect information has been released. The victim's identity has also not been released.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the San Francisco Police Department at 415-575-444 or text a tip to TIP411 and begin the message with SFPD.
Clark leaves Rugby Park a year to the day after joining the Premiership club.
Exit: Lee Clark is moving back to England. SNS
Lee Clark is leaving the manager's position at Kilmarnock to join Bury.
Clark is to leave Rugby Park one year to the day after being appointed at the Ayrshire club. He has taken charge of 44 matches during his time at the club.
Bury are expected to confirm his appointment on Wednesday afternoon.
The Englishman was appointed to steer the club clear of relegation and was successful, managing an 11th -place finish in the Premiership ahead of Dundee United and defeating Falkirk 4-1 on aggregate in the play-off final.
Clark will now face a similar task at Bury, who are currently 21st place in English League One.
Baku.28 February.REPORT.AZ/ Complex Drilling Works Trust of the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan Republic (SOCAR) continues drilling of 2 wells in "Pirallahi adası" field.
Report informs citing SOCAR, project depth of the well No.1193 at square No.1140 is 895 meters, No.1160 at square No.1150 is 850 meters.
Notably, daily 4-5 tons of oil will be produced from each well, drilling to the "Girmekialti Lay Destesi" under the order of the “Abşeronneft” Oil and Gas Production Department (OGPD).
NEW YORK — A video taken on the set of Mission: Impossible 6 shows Tom Cruise limping after performing a stunt where he jumps between buildings.
The video was published Sunday by TMZ. It captures a tethered Cruise leaping to a building, hitting its side and then crawling over the top and running away. After he finished the take, Cruise is seen limping, though he was able to rappel back to the building he jumped from.
The extent of Cruise’s injuries wasn’t known. Neither Cruise’s representatives nor Paramount Pictures returned messages Sunday.
The 55-year-old actor is well known for performing many of his own stunts.
The sixth instalment in the Mission: Impossible franchise is currently shooting in London. It’s scheduled for release in July next year.
Atlantic City's casinos are off to a good start in 2017, with their January gambling revenue up 7.7 percent from a year ago. Figures released Tuesday by the state Division of Gaming Enforcement show the seven casinos took $204.6 million from gamblers in January.
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Chelsea have been rocked by a demand for a loyalty bonus from Diego Costa.
Costa claims he is entitled to the payment, as he is being forced out by manager Antonio Conte.
It is believed that the bonus demand, forms part of his legal case against the Stamford Bridge outfit.
It also comes despite the Spain striker openly admitting last season, that he wanted to rejoin his former club, Atletico Madrid, only to have his exit vetoed by Conte.
Speaking in the Spanish media, the £140,000-a-week star said last August: “Everybody knows there was a possibility of going back to Atletico but it didn’t happen because of a few details.
“Now I’m at Chelsea, I’m happy there and I’ve started the season with them. I hope Atletico do well this season like last year and win titles. I wanted to go back, I won’t lie about it.”
NIAGARA FALLS, ONT.—Marineland Canada says it’s mourning the passing of a “beloved” beluga whale at its facility in Niagara Falls, Ont.
Marineland issued a statement Monday morning saying the whale named Gia died suddenly, and that preliminary results of a necropsy indicate the cause of death was a twisted small intestine that resulted in a fatal blockage.
The statement says Gia was born at Marineland and had appeared to be healthy until her sudden passing. It adds that the young whale will be deeply missed by everyone at Marineland.
It notes that shortly after her birth, Gia’s mother stopped nursing her and she was cared for by a marine mammal team that worked with her 18 hours a day until she developed proper eating habits.
Marineland says complete necropsy results will be provided when received.
Super Bowl LII kicks off Sunday in Minneapolis between the Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots. Players from both sides will hit free agency shortly after the game concludes.
Bears fans have no rooting interest on Super Sunday aside from an office pool or a few prop bets. There’s still reason to pay close attention to the field.
Chicago will be active and aggressive in free agency, and some of its targets could include a handful of Eagles and Patriots players.
Here’s a look at four players participating in Super Bowl LII that could interest the Bears once free agency kicks off.
Catch The Alvin Gentry Show on WRNO 99.5 FM every Thursday night during the season as the head coach of your New Orleans Pelicans discusses upcoming matchups, player news and more.
Daniel Sallerson recaps the past week
Sean Kelley sits down with Alvin Gentry for part 1 of his one-on-one interview
Sean Kelley sits down with Alvin Gentry for part 2 of his one-on-one interview
Sean Kelley with Michael Lee:
Sean Kelley wraps up Thursday's episode:
If you run a David-sized company and feel that manual management of documents is the only viable option, then you need to think again! Even the best document management software tools are available at affordable prices to help small businesses incorporate technology into their day-to-day functioning. There are many document management software like VIENNA Advantage Document Management System, RicohDocs, KRYSTAL Document Management System, etc.
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DELAWARE — Peter and Alyssa Droll, of Delaware, are the parents of a girl.
Victoria Stefanie Droll was born at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 8, 2018, at the Ohio State University Hospital, Columbus.
She was 20 inches long and weighed 8 pounds, 2 ounces.
The maternal grandparents are Steve and Vicki Washburn, of Harpster; The paternal grandparents are Jerry and Becky Droll, of LaRue.
The maternal great-grandparents are Vaughn Morral, of Harpster, and the late Joan Morral; Elizabeth Washburn, of Morral, and the late Clarence Washburn.
The paternal great-grandparents are Patricia Droll, of Upper Sandusky, and the late Donald Droll and Rosanna Hohman, of Vermilion, and the late Joseph Hohman.
The Hellenic Retail Business Association (SELPE) announced on Monday that stores will remain open until 9 p.m. on weekdays and until 8 p.m. on Saturdays as of this Thursday, when Christmas opening hours come into force.
It added that retailers will also operate on the three remaining Sundays of the year from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WYTV) – Police are investigating a robbery of the Dollar General on Belmont Avenue.
Thursday afternoon, officers were called to the store, where an employee reported that she was robbed by a man wearing black clothing and a pink bandana over his face. The man ran toward Fairmont Avenue and then Foster Street, according to a police report.
Police checked the area but were unable to find the robber.
The employee said the man had a handgun and demanded cash from the register.
D.J. Peterson, Steve Baron and Ben Gamel each hit their first home runs of the season Monday afternoon to lead the Tacoma Rainiers to a 4-3 victory and a series sweep over the Albuquerque Isotopes at Cheney Stadium.
D.J. Peterson, Steve Baron and Ben Gamel each hit their first home runs of the season Monday afternoon to lead the Tacoma Rainiers to a 4-3 victory and a series sweep over the Albuquerque Isotopes at Cheney Stadium.
Tacoma (7-4) has now won five consecutive games, and the Rainers lead the Pacific Coast League Pacific Northern Division.
Rainiers starter Christian Bergman improved to 2-0, allowing three runs on six hits in 62/3 innings. He struck out four and walked two.
Baron gave the Rainiers a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the third inning, lining a home run into left field.
The Rainiers took the lead for good in the sixth inning on back-to-back homers: Peterson’s two-run homer and Gamel’s solo shot to right field.
The news changes often regarding the Trump administration's approach to immigration, but most signs point toward tougher enforcement against those without legal status. Some communities are pushing back, saying they want to protect undocumented residents who they say are otherwise law-abiding people with jobs and families.
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Sony is offering 15 months of PlayStation Plus for the price of 12 months
PS4 owners should check out Sony's new PlayStation Plus deal ahead of the imminent price rise.
If you want to avoid paying full price for PS Plus once the price increases, then Sony may just have the deal for you.
From now until the end of August, fans can pick up a 15 month PlayStation Plus subscription for the price of a 12 month subscription.
That's 15 months for £39.99 from the PS4 PlayStation Store.
PS Plus will increase in price from August 31, so it's worth taking advantage of the deal to save money.
Annual PlayStation Plus memberships will increase from £39.99 to £49.99, quarterly prices will rise from £14.99 to £19.99, while monthly prices will go up from £5.99 to £6.99.
April 24 (Reuters) - JOSE IGNACIO SANCHEZ GALAN, CHAIRMAN OF IBERDROLA SA:
* SAYS SALE OF GAS STORAGE ENSTOR IN US HAS NOT GENERATED CAPITAL GAINS BUT THAT “WILL NOT GENERATE MORE LOSSES THIS YEAR” Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
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The RCMP is asking for the public’s help in locating an elderly man reported missing from South Rawdon, N.S.
Martin McLearn was last seen at his home around noon Sunday and police are concerned for his safety.
Police say 89-year-old McLearn is hard of hearing, may walk with a slight limp, and wasn’t operating a vehicle.
McLearn is described as five-foot-six, 150 to 160 pounds, with white hair and blue eyes. He wears glasses and was last seen wearing rubber boats, dark workpants, and possibly a tan overcoat and cap.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact the RCMP.
Golfer Louis Oosthuizen completed the Grand Slam on Sunday at the PGA Championship.
Actually, it was the Grand Slam of Finishing Second. By posting a T2 at Quail Hollow, he’s now finished second at all four of golf’s majors and won one at the 2010 British Open.
Oosthuizen took that “slam” in stride, posting a hilarious video of himself lip syncing to Andrea Day’s Rise Up on a plane after the tournament ended.
Just finished my career grand slam second's .. "I'll rise up" pic.twitter.com/083aRityWn — Louis Oosthuizen (@Louis57TM) August 14, 2017
If there was a major for lip syncing, he’d win that one easily.
Today – Sunny, with a high near 46. West southwest wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight – Clear, with a low around 17. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
Tuesday – Sunny, with a high near 46. West southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.
Tuesday Night – Mostly clear, with a low around 19. West southwest wind around 8 mph.
Wednesday – Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. West wind 6 to 8 mph.
Wednesday Night – Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable.
Thursday – Sunny, with a high near 41. West wind 6 to 11 mph.
Thursday Night – Mostly clear, with a low around 20. Breezy.
Friday – Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Breezy.
Friday Night – A 20 percent chance of snow after 11 pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Saturday – A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Breezy.
Saturday Night – Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Breezy.
China Aircraft Leasing Orders 50 Boeing 737 MAX
June 14, 2017
China Aircraft Leasing Group (CALC) announced an order for 50 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, worth USD$5.8 billion at list prices.
The order, the Hong Kong-based lessor’s first direct with Boeing, will be delivered between 2019 and 2023.
CALC also has orders for 147 Airbus aircraft with 57 already delivered. The orders include 68 A320neo-family planes.
China Aircraft Leasing currently has a fleet of 87 aircraft.
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Dell Technologies Inc. formally disclosed in a regulatory filing Friday its board “is evaluating potential business opportunities” which include going public, combining business with VMware Inc. or staying as is.
Chief Executive Michael Dell said in the filing that “nothing has been decided and alternatives are just being considered at this stage.”
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Brantley is an option to start in left field for Game 3 of the ALDS on Sunday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
Brantley is going to partake in a workout during the team's off day Saturday, which will likely determine manager Terry Francona's lineup decision for Game 3 in New York. The outfielder has essentially been out since early August due to an ankle injury, although he was able to see some action during the final weekend of the regular season. Looking forward, there will be an update on his status following Saturday's workout session. He is available off the bench as a pinch hitter in the meantime.
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ROANOKE - The Don Holliday Memorial Scholarship Tournament Board of Directors introduced Cassidy Chambers of Staunton River High School as the 32nd recipient of the Don Holliday Memorial Scholarship.
The scholarship is administered by the Roanoke Valley Golf Hall of Fame which each year awards a four-year, $30,000 scholarship to a student from Southwest Virginia who has an interest in golf.
Chambers will play golf at Western Carolina University and major in Physical Therapy.
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DART rail service in downtown Dallas has resumed after a train collided with a car, DART officials said.
It happened near DART's West End Station at North Houston Street and Pacific Avenue just before 1 p.m. Tuesday.
The driver of the van ran a red light and struck a northbound Green Line train, according to DART officials.
No injuries were reported.
Train service in the area was down for a short time, but normal operations have resumed.
Republican U.S. Senator Bob Corker, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, said he expects President Donald Trump to pull out of the Iran nuclear agreement in May. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
As I was checking in at Busch Stadium for today’s Winter Classic, I ran into Tom Stillman, owner of the St. Louis Blues. I asked if he could take a couple of minutes to chat with me and he was more than gracious with his time. We talked about the excitement of this outdoor game in St. Louis and where the team is at with improvements to their home arena.
I wanted the Sisterhood look at the year ahead to be a positive take on what's in store for Jewish girls, Jewish women, and Jewish gender-non-conforming individuals. And it might have been just that, had I, a Jewish woman, not spent much of the past 24 hours blocking and reporting Nazi sympathizers for social-media harassment.
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April 20 Onconova Therapeutics Inc:
* Onconova Therapeutics- on dec. 5, 2016, co entered into at market issuance sales agreement with FBR capital to create an at--market equity program
* Onconova Therapeutics Inc - effective april 19, 2017, company terminated sales agreement and related atm program - sec filing
* Onconova Therapeutics Inc - has decided to terminate sales agreement because it does not intend to utilize sales agreement to raise additional capital
* Onconova Therapeutics Inc - company will not incur any termination penalties as a result of its termination of sales agreement Source text - bit.ly/2p0N6Wx Further company coverage:
Interview help with PACE
The PACE Center will host a free presentation to teach students about interviewing skills at the LBJ Student Center 3-14.1
The presentation will be held April 18 and last from 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Free food and door prizes will be available.
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WATCH: Candace Owens Accuses The Left Of ‘Wanting Their Slaves Back’
Turning Point USA Urban Engagement Director Candace Owens said liberals want black people to remain as slaves, Tuesday on “Fox & Friends.”
Owens was thrust into the limelight Saturday after rapper Kanye West commended her on Twitter and said he likes the way she thinks.
West came under fire for defending the black conservative and Owens thinks it has to do with the desire to keep African Americans down. – READ MORE
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STOCKHOLM (AP) — Ramon Zenhaeusern of Switzerland beat home favorite Andre Myhrer of Sweden to claim his first World Cup victory in a parallel slalom city event Tuesday.
With overall leader Mikaela Shiffrin sitting out the women's race, Nina Haver-Loeseth of Norway took her second career win when Swiss rival Wendy Holdener lost control in the second run of the final.
Petra Vlhova of Slovakia beat Frida Hansdotter of Sweden for third.
The men's race was the final World Cup event before the Pyeongchang Olympics and it ended with a duel between the two tallest competitors.
Using his 2.00-meter (6-foot-7) frame to cross check gates with both of his fists, Zenhaeusern edged Myhrer by a narrow 0.06 seconds.
Linus Strasser of Germany beat Luca Aerni of Switzerland for third.
James Alex Fields Jr. drove his car into a crowd of anti-fascism protesters Saturday in Charlottesville, Virginia, killing an anti-racism activist and injuring 19 people. Fields, 20, had expressed his support for far-right ideologies since at least middle school, The New York Times reported. Yet somehow critics on the far-right spent the weekend blaming the mayhem…
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A driver who only cleared a small gap in their snow-covered windscreen before setting off has been reported for careless driving, police say.
Essex Police officers stopped the driver in Harlow just before midnight, Insp Matt Allsop said in a tweet.
Parts of Essex saw up to 10cm (4in) of snow on Sunday, leading to road closures and travel problems across the county.
On Monday, more than 50 Essex schools were closed due to the weather.
Annemarie Bain sent us this photo of John Bianco in his Stearman doing a fly-over at Bayport Aerodrome (23N) in New York. She explains it is one photo made up of several frames called image stacking.
Florence police are looking for a vehicle that struck a person in a wheelchair on Friday night.
The accident happened on Cloyd Avenue around 9 p.m. Police said an unknown individual driving a small SUV with front-end damage fled the scene traveling east on Cloyd towards Mall Road. The color, make and model of the vehicle is unknown.
The victim was flown to a hospital with serious injuries. If anyone has any information about the hit-and-run, please contact Florence police at 256-760-6610 or text a tip to 274637 using keyword FPDTIP plus your message.
In the four years that I've worked daily to promote solutions to climate change, I've experienced more ups and downs than I could possibly count. I'm not going to lie - election day was definitely a low point.
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Brodin collected three assists in Friday's 5-2 home win over the Golden Knights.
None of the helpers took place on the man advantage because he wasn't even on the ice for any of the team's seven opportunities rolling out the extra attacker. Still, beggars can't be choosers when it comes to Brodin, who only had five goals and seven assists heading into Friday's action.
The Tongan parliament found itself in a bit of a bind this week when it struggled to find a word to encompass all its members, including the sole woman MP, Akosita Lavulavu. The MPs were approving a letter in response to King Tupou VI's speech opening the current parliamentary session, and one word used in the letter - "matu'a" - was rejected by Lord Havea Tu'iha'angana, on the grounds that it referred to a group of old men, the Matangi Tonga Online website reports .
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Boyd Gaming Corporation today announced that the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs has placed into trust for the Wilton Rancheria Tribe a 35.9-acre land parcel in Elk Grove, California. Boyd Gaming currently has an agreement, subject to approval by the National Indian Gaming Commission, to develop and manage a casino resort on the Wilton Rancheria tribe's behalf.
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(Reuters) - American Sophia Schubert won the U.S. Amateur Championship on Sunday, beating Albane Valenzuela of Switzerland 6&5 in the 36-hole final at San Diego Country Club in southern California.
Schubert, competing in her first U.S. Women’s Amateur, became the first player over the age of 19 to win the title in nine years.
She also joined an exclusive club of champions who never trailed in the final, the list including recent world number one Lydia Ko, who won in 2012.
(Reporting by Andrew Both in Charlotte, North Carolina)
May 3 Arris International Plc
* Arris announces preliminary and unaudited first quarter 2017 results
* Q1 adjusted non-GAAP earnings per share $0.40
* Q1 GAAP loss per share $0.21
* Q1 revenue $1.483 billion versus I/B/E/S view $1.46 billion
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.38 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Sees Q2 2017 adjusted earnings per share $0.55 to $0.60
* Sees Q2 2017 GAAP earnings per share $0.02 to $0.07
* Sees Q2 2017 revenue $1.64 billion to $1.69 billion
* Q2 earnings per share view $0.62, revenue view $1.65 billion -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Arris International Plc- Order backlog at end of Q1 2017 was $1.304 billion, as compared to $1.335 billion at end of Q1 2016
* Arris International Plc- Company's book-to-bill ratio in Q1 2017 was 1.13, as compared to Q1 2016 of 1.24 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Passengers are on board the Royal 1 ferry for the first service between Pattaya and Hua Hin, which did not leave the Bali Hai pier. The much-publicised ferry service between Pattaya and Hua Hin could not make a debut on Sunday after the Marine Department and the operator decided to call it off for the safety of passengers.
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Bangladeshi sail on a raft made of banana tree trunks in an area submerged by flood in Kurigram, northern Bangladesh.
A Bangladeshi woman carries a goat through floodwaters in in an area submerged by flood in Kurigram, northern Bangladesh.
Bystanders look on as floodwaters rage near a house in Kurigram, northern Bangladesh
Bangladeshi stand on a raft made of banana tree trunks in an area submerged by flood in Kurigram, northern Bangladesh
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BERLIN (AP) — German police say that a 19-year-old Afghan asylum-seeker has suffered serious burns after setting himself on fire at a supermarket warehouse in Bavaria.
Police said that the man poured gasoline over himself and set himself ablaze early Monday in Gaimersheim, a town between Nuremberg and Munich. He had bought the gasoline shortly before at a filling station.
The blaze was extinguished swiftly by other people at the scene, but the man was seriously injured.
The man’s motives weren’t immediately clear. Police say he was carrying a knife but didn’t use it.
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Jeff Johnson, EMT, and Rex Johnson, advanced paramedic, listen to discussion during Thursday's meeting of the Emergency Management Services Board of Directors. The two joined the board as EMS staff representatives starting this month.
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A PRISONER from Portsmouth has denied taking part in a riot at HMP Lewes.
John Udy, 38, from Portsmouth is one of five prisoners on trial for prison mutiny at Hove Crown Court.
One of his co-defendants, threatened to gouge out the eyes of guards with a pool cue during a six-hour cell block riot, the court heard.
Ross Macpherson had been lying on a pool table when recreation time came to an end in C Wing at HMP Lewes, East Sussex, around 10am on October 29 2016.
When guards asked him to hand back the cue and return to his cell, he refused, jurors were told.
Officers feared for their own safety and retreated from the wing, the court heard.
Udy, along with Macpherson, 28, currently at HMP Belmarsh, Steven Goodwin, 29, of Hastings, Shane Simpson, 30, of Totton, Southampton, and David Carlin, 26, of Kirton, Nottinghamshire, all deny prison mutiny.
The trial, expected to last to last up to five weeks, continues.
PHOENIX (AP) — The Latest on the Southern Baptist Convention meeting (all times local):
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The Southern Baptist Convention formally condemned the political movement known as the "alt-right" during a national meeting in Phoenix.
The denomination initially refused to take up a resolution repudiating the movement that emerged dramatically during the U.S. presidential election and mixes racism, nationalism and populism.
Pressure built on Southern Baptists to make some statement against the movement. They did so Wednesday after emotional appeals from attendees.
The resolution decries every form of racism, including what the denomination called "alt-right white supremacy" as antithetical to the Gospel.
The Southern Baptist Convention was formed in the 19th century in defense of slaveholders. It has been working to overcome its history.
In honor of Memorial Day weekend, SeaQuest Interactive Aquarium at the Boulevard Mall will be offering complimentary single-day passport admission to all active duty military and veterans.
SeaQuest said in a statement that with the school year over, children and families are invited to their Summer Kick Off. The kick off starts tomorrow and ends Monday.
The Summer Kick Off will have face painting and story times, and children can visit Marina the Mermaid and Spider Dad, SeaQuest said.
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SPRINGFIELD -- Home improvement chain Lowe's said Friday it plans to hire 1,300 employees across New England, a number that would include 200 employees in Massachusetts.
It's hiring cashiers, loaders, customer service associates and sales specialists with a focus on customer service.
Hiring will take place today from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lowe's said in a press release it will hold open interviews. Candidates should bring their Social Security card and a government-issued photo identification, such as a driver's license.
Lowe's said its part-time and full-time positions offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and a 10 percent employee discount.
Lowe's has 27 stores and employs more than 3,500 people in Massachusetts.
Job seekers can apply at each participating store during the event or online at https://jobs.lowes.com/.
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LOUD AND UNDERGROUND, a new music group on campus that centers queer/POC/women voices, presented the Costume Cover Show on February 10, 2017 at Olde Club. While the show centered these voices, it was not an exclusive event. As part of the theme, some performers dressed up as the artists whose songs they covered.
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AMERICAN CANYON >> This city calls its Earth Day celebration, AmCan by the Bay, and this year it's planned for 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 22 at the Napa River Bay Trail - 625 Eucalyptus Drive, city officials announced. Designed to “celebrate all things green and inspire participants to become more environmentally friendly,” the event features various activities and information booths, organizers said.
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37-year-old Ifeanyi Ajaero was arrested by police in Ogun State for chaining his wife, Obiageli, 28, to a Generator set from night till daybreak. The incident happened at Ewooluwo Shagamu in Shagamu Local Government Area of the state.The suspect, who is a member of the disbanded merchant Navy used hand-cuff to chain his wife who had become weak as a result of severe beating. According to
Three outstanding students from St. Bernard Parish were recently named as this year’s district-wide Students of the Year.
Representing the elementary division was Robyn Hays from Arabi Elementary. Robyn had her eye on winning the coveted award since kindergarten.
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Many believe butterfly knives, or balisongs, originated in the Philippines. They're illegal in many places, but two men are trying to keep the craft alive.
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The new album was announced via YouTube video, in which Josh Homme undergoes a polygraph test regarding details of the album that have been kept quiet all year.
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The NFC (near-field communication) chip embedded in the iPhone 6 and upwards enables cashless, contactless payment with Apple Pay.
This chip is reportedly getting an update that will allow it to interact with NFC-enabled doors and unlock them with a swish of your phone.
According to The Information, Apple is expected to make an announcement next month detailing this update and its functionality, which is said to have applications including unlocking car doors and paying public transport fares.
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NFC has built-in security because information stored on the chip is isolated from data stored within the phone’s main memory.
All will be revealed at WWDC 2018 from June 4th to 8th when iOS 12 and its new features will be announced. This NFC functionality is already in use among Apple employees in Cupertino who can access their office using an iPhone.
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While preparations for Sunday’s Super Bowl game are underway in Minneapolis, Eagles’ fans back home are celebrating before the big game with a tradition of their own.
Nearly 20,000 Eagles fans came together in Philadelphia on Friday for the annual Wing Bowl.
Competitive eater Molly Schuyler took first place in the “Wingettes” challenge after eating a record 501 wings in only 30 minutes.
She topped her own record of 444 wings in 2015.
The competition, started in the 1990s, is usually Philadelphia’s substitute for the Eagles going to the Super Bowl, but this year’s event served as rally for the big game against the New England Patriots.
Schuyler took home a 2018 Hyundai Sonata, $5,000 cash and a championship ring, NJ.com reported.
Eagles’ fans hope to celebrate an even bigger win come Sunday night.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
The new route, which will operate all day with buses at stops every 15 minutes, will go from the new Metrolink station, located on San Fernando Boulevard near Hollywood Way, down Hollywood, then east on Winona Avenue, south on Ontario Street, east on Empire Avenue, north on Lincoln Street and then north on San Fernando back to the station.
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A Nigerian Air Force plane has crash-landed in Kaduna.
According to the air force spokesperson, Olatokunbo Adesanya, the plane was flown by a student pilot.
“The student pilot, who was the only one on board, suffered minor injuries and is already receiving treatment at the 461 Nigerian Air Force Hospital, Kaduna.
“The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, has immediately directed the constitution of a board of inquiry to determine the exact cause of the incident while efforts are ongoing to recover the aircraft,” he said in a statement.
The incident, which happened on Monday, was said to be as a result of an airborne emergency that could not enable the pilot fly the Diamond 40 Trainer aircraft back to the base.
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A celebration of life will be in the spring for William “Bill” Ardell, age 80 of Sartell and formerly of Baltimore who died Saturday at the St. Cloud Hospital.
Ademola Adeleke, who dumped APC, emerges PDP candidate for Osun senatorial bye-election
The younger brother of late Isiaka Adeleke, Demola, has emerged the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for the Osun West Senatorial District bye-election. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Mr. Adeleke, who had been cleared to contest for the primary on the platform of APC, defected to PDP on Tuesday evening. Mr. …
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Mattress startup Casper (New York) opened its first permanent store, the Casper Sleep Shop, in Manhattan’s NoHo neighborhood this past February. Since its inception in 2014, Casper has opened a small showroom on Bond Street, several temporary concept shops across the U.S. and has recently partnered with Target. The new permanent store showcases the brand’s products through various bedroom mockups and plywood homes painted in bright pastels and white walls, contrasted by dark navy and black accents. Also on display are its various bedroom accessories, including pillows, bedsheets and duvets.
This store opening originally appeared in the April 2018 issue of VMSD in the "On Our Radar" section.
It is a community that has met, marched and prayed for peace. However, some neighbors in South Dallas are still speaking out against violent crime after another senseless shooting.
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NEIL Henry will be sacked and Jarryd Hayne pushed out the door following a day of carnage at the Gold Coast Titans.
Henry's tenure at the Titans will be officially brought to an end in the coming days after his dramatic feud with Hayne boiled over.
Henry and Hayne were on Monday called into meetings with Titans powerbrokers, who later claimed they needed more time to decide on the duo's futures.
But the writing is on the wall for both, with Henry to be axed and Hayne told he is free to be released from the final year of his $1.2 million contract.
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STORRS, Conn. (AP) — Prosecutors have dropped a breach of peace charge filed against conservative commentator Lucian Wintrich after a confrontation with protesters last month during an appearance at the University of Connecticut.
Wintrich, the White House correspondent for the right-wing website Gateway Pundit, was charged after grabbing a woman who took his notes from the lectern as he prepared to give a speech titled "It's OK To Be White."
That woman, 35-year-old Catherine Gregory, of Willimantic, turned herself in Sunday to face charges of attempted larceny and disorderly conduct.
Gregory, who is free on a $1,000 bond, is due in court on Wednesday.
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Wintrich, who had argued that he had every right to retrieve his property, tweeted on Monday that justice was finally being served.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - TELEMEDYCYNA POLSKA SA:
* Q2 NET ‍​LOSS 84,736 ZLOTYS VERSUS PROFIT 3,167 ZLOTYS YEAR AGO
* Q2 REVENUE FLAT AT 1.4 MILLION ZLOTYS Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
April 5 Ico Group Ltd -:
* Change Of Executive Director, Chairman Of The Board, Authorized Representative, Process Agent And Member Of The Nomination Committee
* Pang yick him ("mr. pang") has been appointed as an executive director
* Lee cheong yuen, chief executive officer and executive director, is appointed as chairman of board
* Yong man kin has tendered his resignation as executive director and chairman of board
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The leaders of British Columbia’s New Democrats and Greens say it is not unprecedented for an Opposition member to serve as Speaker as they prepare to navigate a potentially tricky political situation in the provincial legislature.
NDP Leader John Horgan and Green Leader Andrew Weaver are using former Liberal MP Peter Milliken as an example, saying he served as Speaker in the House of Commons during a minority Conservative government.
B.C.’s election last month did not produce a clear winner with Christy Clark’s Liberals winning 43 seats, the NDP 41 and the Greens three.
Clark says when politicians return to the legislature on June 22 there will be a Speaker.
But if her government is defeated as expected, political tradition dictates a new Speaker be elected and that person normally comes from the government side of the house, which would mean electing a New Democrat to the position.
The Speaker’s vote will be crucial in the legislature because of the tight election result.
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April 24 (Reuters) - Waterstone Financial Inc:
* WATERSTONE FINANCIAL, INC. ANNOUNCES RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 2018
* QUARTERLY EARNINGS PER SHARE $0.25
* QTRLY NET INTEREST INCOME $13.1 MILLION VERSUS $11.9 MILLION Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
A high-speed getaway along rural roads Sunday morning culminated with a truck slamming into a ditch and fleeing occupants trudging through deep snow to escape. Shortly after 8 a.m., a Carberry RCMP member was on his way to a suspicious single-vehicle collision on the Trans-Canada Highway involving a white van, when he was informed of a stolen 2017 Chevrolet Silverado driven from Virden.
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U.S. rail operator CSX Corp said its board has called for a special meeting of its shareholders to discuss requests made by hedge fund Mantle Ridge LP, which is trying to install Hunter Harrison, outgoing chief executive of Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd as the company's chief executive. CSX said it will allow shareholders to vote on Harrison's proposed pay package, which is estimated to exceed $300 million.
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Rescue crews responded after workers were left dangling on the side of a building after a scaffolding collapsed in Palmetto Bay Tuesday morning.
The incident was reported at a building in the 18000 block of Old Cutler Road.
Footage showed two workers dangling from safety lines near the scaffolding, which was hanging off the side of the building.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue workers responded and helped one of the men to safety with the help of a ladder truck. Crews were working to help the other man to safety.
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Huron County OPP have released the identity of a 31-year-old woman who was found dead in a farmer’s field.
The deceased has been identified as Caitlin Atkin, from North Huron.
Officers responded to the property on London Road just north of Blyth for a report of a woman’s body found lying in a field on Friday around 3:30 p.m.
Members from the Huron County OPP Crime Unit, OPP Forensic Identification Services (FIS) and Office of the Chief Coroner attended the scene to assist with the investigation.
A post-mortem examination was completed earlier this weekend.
Police say it is a non-suspicious death.
Liverpool have rejected numerous bids from the Spanish giants for Coutinho, who missed their Premier League opener versus Watford with a back injury.
The 25-year-old attacker submitted a transfer request last week after Liverpool rejected a €100 million (£90m) from Barcelona.
Philippe Coutinho has also been left out of Liverpool’s squad for Tuesday’s Champions League play-off match against Hoffenheim, in Germany.
Former England international Chris Waddle criticised the player’s attempt to force through the transfer.
WinnCompanies is roughly 10 years into the redevelopment of the 1 million-square-foot downtown icon. Of the 176 apartments completed to date, roughly 90 percent are leased, officials said. A ribbon-cutting on Tuesday, May 29, 2018, marked the completion of a $28 million, 72-unit senior living project called Landmark, affordable to people making between 50 and 90 percent of area median income.The entire Sibley redevelopment is estimated to be 50 percent complete. Brian Sharp
OASIS wishes first of all to thank Karin Ward, who has served diligently and faithfully for many years as our Treasurer. Karin will be stepping down this fall, so we are on the lookout for a new Treasurer. The candidate’s name will go on the OASIS Election Ballot in October.
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Chick-fil-A restaurant plans to open in Reno this spring.
Brenda Morrow, Manager, External Communications for Chick-fil-A, Inc. says "We anticipate opening Reno's first Chick-fil-A restaurant this spring. We are looking forward to serving all of guests in an atmosphere of genuine hospitality with our award-winning, freshly prepared menu that includes healthy options for a variety of dietary needs. The restaurant will continue our expansion into Nevada with our first two openings having occurred last month in metro Las Vegas."
Chick-fil-A is building the Reno restaurant at 6365 S McCarran Boulevard which is where Marie Callender's was previously located.
For all of the procrastinators out there, today, Tuesday, April 18, is the deadline to file 2016 tax returns.
Those who still need to file for last year, or still owe Uncle Sam money from previous years, will need to act quickly or file for an automatic six-month extension before Wednesday to avoid penalties.
As the IRS notes on its website, however, an extension of time to file a return does not grant the taxpayer an extension of time to actually pay.
According to the Associated Press, the IRS had processed about 101 million tax returns from individuals as of April 7. Close to 80 percent of those who have filed qualified for a refund with the average refund amount hovering around $2,800.
DETROIT, April 5 Preliminary U.S. heavy-duty truck orders rose 41 percent in March from the year-ago month as truck firms returned to buying as they see freight volumes rising after a tough environment in 2016, industry forecaster FTR said on Wednesday.
Orders for Class 8 trucks - the big rigs that haul the majority of America's freight by road - hit 22,800 units, FTR said. It was the third consecutive month of growth.
"March orders are reflective of a more normal Class 8 market in a moderate, freight-driven upcycle," Don Ake, FTR's vice president for commercial vehicles, said in a release. "This reflects growing fleet confidence as they see freight growth returning after a difficult 2016." (Reporting by Nick Carey; Editing by Leslie Adler)
STEUBEN — The Henry D. Moore Library and Parish House will host a bean supper and silent auction on Saturday, Aug. 19.
The silent auction will take place from 5 to 6 p.m. in the library, located on the second floor of the building. The supper begins at 6 p.m. downstairs in the auditorium.
Those attending the auction can enjoy a selection of hors d’oeuvres and snacks along with punch. The supper menu includes baked beans, macaroni and cheese, hot dogs, cole slaw, corn muffins, gingerbread with whipped cream, coffee and tea.
Among the items to be sold during the auction are a framed photograph by award-winning local photographer Johanna S. Billings, a framed photo by Craig Snapp, a framed wood cut by Bob Bryson and more.
For more information, call Jeanne Benedict at 546-7301 or email [email protected]
At least 16 people are reported dead in Russias Vladimir region after a speeding train crashed into a bus at a railway crossing on Friday (6 October). The accident that took place around 3.39am local time (1.39am BST) near the Pokrov station in Vladimir — located around 110km east of Moscow.
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Dubnyk stopped 26 of Los Angeles' 30 shots in a 4-3 overtime loss to the Kings on Monday.
Home ice didn't make a difference for Dubnyk, as he conceded the same four goals he did the most recent time he faced the Kings. L.A. needed three more shots than last time, giving him a slightly better save percentage, but it still wasn't good enough, making for a rare home defeat for the netminder. Though Dubnyk's now lost three of four, his 2.61 GAA makes him a decent No. 2 option most nights, as long as the Kings, who seem to have him solved, aren't his opponent.
OnTheWight has learnt this afternoon that South Boats IOW Ltd are closing their operation on the Isle of Wight.
The boat-building company based at Medina Yard have taken the decision to close the operation on the Isle of Wight, but continue operations at the Alicat Workboats Limited site in Great Yarmouth.
OnTheWight has been told that no staff will be transferred over to Alicat.
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The company’s Website boasts:
South Boats has a strong heritage of boat building and repair on the Isle of Wight. Latterly, South Boats IOW has given the company the commercial strength to expand its design portfolio and compete internationally in commercial and military and security sectors.
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TAYLOR — Two people were hurt in a crash in Lackawanna County.
A car and SUV collided head-on at the intersection of Union and Harrison Streets in Taylor late Sunday night.
Crews had to free the driver of the car.
Both drivers were rushed to the hospital.
Investigators haven’t said what caused the crash, or if any charges will be filed in Lackawanna County.
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(NBC NEWS) A West Virginia couple is welcoming their new identical triplets.
“God’s been right there every step of the way,” said Brianna Walls, who says she never thought this would happen.
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Walls gave birth to three girls — Kenadie Faith, Teagen Grace, and Raelynn Hope — on February 23 at Cabell-Huntington Hospital.
She remembers the day she got the surprising ultrasound.
“She started counting and she was like, ‘1, 2, 3,’ and I was like, ‘What are you counting?'” said Walls. “She was like, ‘Heartbeats.'”
They were even more shocked when the babies were born and were identical.
“It’s exceedingly rare,” said Dr. Cynthia Massey at Cabell-Huntington Hospital. “I don’t think any of us have ever seen triplets that are identical before.”
She says the chances of having identical triplets are about 0.00048% or 1 in 200,000.
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If you bought your solar eclipse viewing glasses minutes after booking your eclipse-viewing yurt in advance of the celestial event coming to the U.S. on August 21, you may want to check the label. Some unsavory manufacturers have been flooding the market with glasses that don’t necessarily meet the minimum safety standards. Since staring at the sun during an eclipse (or ever, really) can result in severe eye damage or blindness, this is kind of a big deal, which is why Amazon said on Sunday that it is offering refunds to anyone who bought glasses on Amazon that “may not comply with industry standards.” The e-commerce giant has also removed a few listings for glasses on its website “out of an abundance of caution,” per Oregon’s KGW news.
In the days since violence broke out in downtown Charlottesville, a memorial at the spot where Heather Heyer was run down has swelled.
On Sunday night, a vigil for Heyer and the two Virginia State Police personnel who died in a helicopter crash was packed with residents who who lit candles, brought flowers and spread messages of love on the street.
The gathering was emotional, but also reflective with many people vowing to be the support the causes Heyer championed.
Others said they not only came to offer condolences, but to also to try and wrap their heads around the violence they witnessed in their hometown.
One man who attended the vigil with his wife and two children says he hopes that even in tragedy, his children will learn about tolerance.
While last night was peaceful, there was a noticeable police presence on the mall.
Earlier events had been canceled due to safety concerns.
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U.S. Senator Dean Heller (R-NV) announced earlier Monday that Las Vegas would receive $5 million grant through the Urban Areas Security Initiative program, part of the Department of Homeland Security, to help with protection measures against terror attacks.
According to Senator Heller’s officer, the grant increased $2.13 million from 2017.
“This is nearly double the amount in funding that Las Vegas received last year," Heller said. "For years, I have pushed the Department of Homeland Security to reconfigure its formula so that Las Vegas receives adequate funding to preempt and protect against threats.”
The senator’s office said Heller had repeatedly urged the DHS to rearrange the USAI grant program and reassess the “Risk Profile” for Las Vegas.
Heller said that a piece of legislation that boosts USAI funding was recently signed by President Donald Trump.
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VANCOUVER — Hecla Mining Co. says it's buying Vancouver-based gold miner Klondex Mines Ltd. for $605 million with a mix of cash and shares.
Idaho-based Hecla will gain control of Klondex's Fire Creek, Midas, and Hollister underground gold mines in Nevada, while Klondex will spin out its True North mining operations in Manitoba into a new entity for existing shareholders.
Hecla says its focus is high-grade underground mines so Klondex's operations will fit well into the company and add production while minimizing dilution.
Klondex produced 189,500 gold equivalent ounces in 2017, short of its guidance of between 210,000 and 225,000 ounces.
News of the deal helped send Klondex's share price up 62.2 per cent to $2.92 in midday trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange, though well off the $7.54 high the stock traded at in September 2016.
GALLUP, N.M. (AP) — A U.S. agency responsible for providing medical services to Native Americans has awarded a western New Mexico city $1.5 million for its detox center.
The Indian Health Service announced this week that the city of Gallup will receive the five-year grant to "increase access to social detoxification" and help patients with alcohol abuse.
The Gallup detox center near the Navajo Nation received last year an annual operating budget for the first time in nearly four years.
City officials approved an annual budget of more than $1 million to Na'nizhoozhi Center Inc. Detox, freeing detox staff from having to spend time fundraising.
The Indian Health Service also awarded the Oglala Sioux Tribe in South Dakota $500,000 for its detox center.
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NEW YORK (AP) — A law enforcement official says what is believed to be an explosive device has been set off on Manhattan subway platform.
The explosion happened around 7:30 a.m. Monday. Details were still developing.
A person was arrested and one has non-life-threatening injuries. There was no immediate word of any other injuries.
The official spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly about the incident.
Passengers were evacuated as a precaution from the subway line where the explosion happened, near 40th Street and Eighth Avenue.
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Celtics rookie Semi Ojeleye is currently playing out the first season on his four-year deal, so there’s no urgency for his teammates to learn how to spell his name correctly.
That’s a good thing, because they clearly have no idea how to properly do so, judging by a funny video that has since gone viral.
A number of Ojeleye’s teammates tried to spell his name, and nearly all of them failed big-time. Aron Baynes’ attempt was among the worst.
Jaylen Brown was the only player to spell Ojeleye’s name correctly, which you can see in the video clip below.
Ojeleye’s role has been increasing, as he played 27 minutes in Friday’s game against the Hawks. His teammates will need to learn a bit more about him going forward.
Either way, that video was entertaining, and fun to watch.
Nearly 450,000 more migrants are working in the UK while the number of British-born people in work has fallen by 120,000, according to new figures.
The Office for National Statistics disclosed that the number of foreign-born migrants working in Britain has increased by 431,000 to 5.4million over the past year.
Over the same period the number of British people in work has fallen to 26.37million.
Paris Saint-Germain players Dani Alves and Thiago Motta admit they are very happy to have Neymar as part of their team following their 3-0 win over Guingamp
RESEARCH from a university looked at breast cancer awareness in India.
Judith Fletcher-Brown, from the University of Portsmouth’s department of marketing and sales, visited the country to look at the condition.
The study found cultural and religious issues meant women do not access health services, are reluctant to consult male doctors and neglect their own health due to family obligations.
Judith said: ‘India is still a patriarchal society and while women are now in responsible jobs and earning for their families, it’s the men who are still the head of the household.
‘Even educated professional women do not discuss private matters about their bodies with their husbands, fathers or brothers so it’s essential to direct health messages towards men to increase their awareness of and willingness to discuss the problem.’
Professor Vijay Pereira was the second author on the paper published in the Journal of Business Research.
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Bristol Airport has apologised to passengers after the departure lounge had to be evacuated this afternoon.
The alarm was sounded and passengers were asked to leave the terminal for a short while after a strange smell was reported.
All passengers have since been allowed back into the terminal.
A Bristol Airport spokesman said on twitter: “We apologise to passengers for the brief evacuation of the departure lounge.
“Engineers were on site investigating the earlier alarm activation and remain on site.
“Passengers are now safely back in the terminal and normal flight operations are continuing.”
BristolLive reported that an unusual burning smell set off an emergency alarm.
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SARASOTA COUNTY-A bookstore here on the Suncoast gives away all that it has in its last days.
Jan’s Paperbacks is in the process of closing shop located on 17th Street and Lockwood Ridge Road on Wednesday.
Owners Patrick and Leigh Spencer announced on a Facebook post that they would be giving away around 30,000 books.
Dozens of book enthusiasts from all over Florida showed up to grab their fair share of literature.
Patrick Spencer says this has been overwhelmingly positive experience.
“We committed to homeschooling our kids before we took over the bookstore, and it’s becoming where we had to choose one over the other. So we chose homeschooling the kids over running the bookstore,”says Spencer.
Moving on the Spencers will open a food truck called Shiny Gumbo which will serve Cajun style cuisine.
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BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. (WESH) — A Good Samaritan saw a Cocoa, Florida home on fire Tuesday and ran into the flames to save a woman and two of her dogs.
“Driving by and I seen some clouds and it was too big to be a bonfire,” Josh Leissa said.
Leissa decided he needed to act.
“I went into the front door and that part was blocked so I couldn’t go in there. So I had to go to the back and she was in the back room.” he said. ” A lot of smoke. Could barely see anything.”
Inside Leissa found a woman lying down, the only protection he could offer her was a yellow rain poncho.
“I grabbed her and her dogs and got her out of there,” Leissa said.
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SACRAMENTO -- The Sacramento police department is investigating a home invasion that left a man without his dog and two cars.
The robbery was called in around 3:20 a.m. Tuesday at Logan Park Apartments.
Only one person was in the home at the time of the incident. He was not injured during the altercation.
Police say the man's dark colored BMW and Silverado truck were stolen. They may have also taken other items inside of the home.
At this time, there is no suspect description available and it is not known if the suspects and victim knew each other.
Stay with FOX40 for updates on this story.
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Chinese varsities to challenge institutions in North America, Europe: THE Rankings Editor Phil Baty
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Indian universities yet again missed a spot on the Times Higher Education (THE) World Reputation Rankings 2017. The list is compiled through research insight, from leading academics across the world. No Indian university made it to the top-100 list, which Harvard University topped. Asian universities, however, improved their performance, with 28 of them on the list. Some Chinese institutions went ahead of several prestigious European counterparts. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Stanford University retained their second and third positions that ...
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For months, Cynthia Nixon has been teasing the possibility of challenging New York Governor Andrew Cuomo in the primary this year. For months, New Yorkers have also been facing mounting delays on the subway as aging infrastructure makes riding the train an absolute nightmare. But perhaps Nixon is the answer to all our subway woes: she announced today that she’s officially running for governor, with a platform that includes “fixing our broken subway.” In a press release, her campaign office added that “unlike Andrew Cuomo, Cynthia rides the subway nearly every day, and understands the toll that his disastrous mismanagement of the MTA is taking on New Yorkers.”
Nixon, a longtime education activist, is most famous for her role as Miranda Hobbes, the least annoying member of the core Sex and the City friend group. She’s positioning herself as an outsider progressive, with promises to work on health care and mass incarceration and would be New York’s first woman and LGBT governor if she wins. Also, don’t forget:
Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber has been better since returning from a stint in the minor leagues. Through June 21, he was hitting .171/.295/.378. Since then, he’s hitting .241/.327/.552. Problem is he’s still striking out a bunch. Entering Monday’s action, he had struck out 38 times in 98 plate appearances since being brought back up to the big leagues, and he had struck out in seven consecutive plate appearances.
Schwarber extended the streak to eight when he whiffed in his first at-bat of the night against Reds starter Asher Wojciechowski. Fortunately for him, Schwarber’s streak ended in the third inning when he was hit by a 3-2 Wojciechowski change-up.
Despite Schwarber’s two-week demotion, he still ranks 25th among all hitters (min. 350 PA) in total strikeouts at 114. His 31.6 percent strikeout rate ranks eighth in baseball.
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Zanaco coach Numba Mumamba's wife Salome who died after collapsing on New Year's Eve will be put to rest today at Memorial Park Burial Site in Lusaka.
According to the programme released, church service will be at St. Joseph Catholic Church near Chris Corner in Chilenje.
Mourners will thereafter proceed to Memorial Park where the wife of the 2016 Coach of the Year will be put to rest.
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Non-contact OTA practices may have claimed another player.
According to Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Steelers tackle Jerald Hawkins suffered a knee injury in practice this morning, and it appears to be serious.
“I didn’t see it at all,” left guard Ramon Foster said. “I just heard him screaming.”
Hawkins had to be helped to the locker room by the team’s training staff, but there was no official word from the team on his condition.
“It’s tough, but it’s part of it,” Foster said. “Every year, it’s going to be somebody. You just hope it’s not somebody who is super significant. I don’t know the full details of it, but he did get carried off so we’ll wait to see what the medical report is.”
Hawkins was competing for the swing tackle job, after the Steelers lost Chris Hubbard in free agency to the Browns. Hawkins, their fourth-rounder in the 2016 NFL Draft, played in five games last year and started one.
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FILE PHOTO: A Microsoft logo is seen a day after Microsoft Corp's $26.2 billion purchase of LinkedIn Corp, in Los Angeles, California, U.S., on June 14, 2016.
(Reuters) - A U.S. judge on Monday ruled that Microsoft Corp's (MSFT.O) LinkedIn unit cannot prevent a startup from accessing public profile data, in a test of how much control a social media site can wield over information its users have deemed to be public.
U.S. District Judge Edward Chen in San Francisco granted a preliminary injunction request brought by hiQ Labs, and ordered LinkedIn to remove within 24 hours any technology preventing hiQ from accessing public profiles.
Orthopedic surgeons earned the most among specialists while pediatric physicians earned the least in 2016, according to a recent compensation survey.
The ECRI created a toolkit to help eliminate patient misidentification through health information technology.
Researchers have found flaws in the design of more than 20 studies that challenged the validity of a tool used to measure the risks associated with surgery.
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SPARTANBURG, S.C. (WSPA) – Archer Western Construction is looking for equipment operators, carpenters and other construction workers.
The company will hold a hiring event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 18 at SC Works Upstate. The office is at 220 E. Kennedy Street in Spartanburg.
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It was a busy news week in London for the first episode of NewsFlash, your weekly news roundup show from Radio Western.
Hosts Richard, Jesse, and Meagan talk about Uber's threat to leave London, a Globe and Mail investigation that found that the London Police classify one in three sexual assault cases as unfounded, and Donald Trump's executive order banning travel to the United States from seven predominately Muslims countries.
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Lake Country Family Fun is so excited to announce the 5th annual Hartland Kids Day! This will be a festival of fun that will fill Nixon Park in Hartland with local businesses, bounce houses, a rock wall, demonstrations and more. At Hartland Kids Day there will be fun everywhere you turn and not a moment to be bored! Nixon Park will be hopping from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm on July 26th, so come out and join us! The event is free to attend, and there will be food vendors, such as Kona Ice to keep your belly full while having a great time.
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Vice President Pence Sends Warning To North Korea Amid Rising Tensions
In South Korea Monday, Vice President Mike Pence warned North Korea that U.S. patience was running out with the regime. This came a day after North Korea tried and failed to test a ballistic missile.
Arsenal transfer news: Andre Gomes and Lucas Torreira could both sign
Emery has been busy in the transfer market since taking over from Arsene Wenger.
The Spaniard has already drafted in exeprienced defender Stephan Lichtsteiner on a free and bagged goalkeeper Bernd Leno too.
Centre-back Sokratis Papastathopoulos put pen to paper earlier this week to further Emery’s backline.
And focus has now turned to landing midfield players.
Arsenal have been after Torreira for weeks but with the Sampdoria star being busy at the World Cup with Uruguay, no deal has yet gone through.
Thomasville Police are investigating an incident at a city park, in which a man came up to a woman and her daughter, soliciting money.
This happened late Tuesday afternoon at Paradise Park.
According to the incident report, the man told the woman, "'I'm not going to do anything to you."
Police Capt. Maurice Holmes said despite incidents like this, the city parks are safe.
"As with anything, you can have individuals roam the parks because they are open. We patrol the parks daily. We are always on the lookout for what we consider suspicious behavior," said Holmes.
Holmes said the public should be vigilant and call police if they see anything suspicious.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Columbus defenseman Zach Werenski will miss the rest of the postseason because of a broken cheekbone.
The Blue Jackets announced the decision Monday, one day after the 19-year-old rookie took a puck to the face on a shot by Pittsburgh’s Phil Kessel that opened a gash on his right cheek in the second period.
He played a couple shifts in the third period with a full facemask, but his eye swelled shut and he had to sit out the rest of the game. He tweeted a photo of his face after the game that showed his eye nearly swollen shut.
Pittsburgh won the game 5-4 in overtime for a 3-0 lead in their first-round series. Game 4 is Tuesday night.
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Fourteen people have died of cholera in Eastern Lakes, the state minister of health has confirmed.
The cholera outbreak was first reported in the state in mid-January.
Seven fatal cases were reported in Shambe; and seven others in Langmatot.
Dr. Achol Marial says the total number of cholera cases reported at Adior, Langmatot and Shambe is seventy-two.
Dr Achol believes poor hygiene and sanitation has contributed to the outbreak.
Meanwhile, the director general in the ministry says samples have been sent to the World Health Organization for tests.
Mading Adhor says the state government now wants to relocate people from the islands.
“People will be sent to Camben, Adior, and Langmatot areas today,” Mr Adhor told Eye Radio this morning.
Cholera is an infectious disease caused by consuming contaminated food and drinks. It can be prevented through proper hygiene.
According to the World Health Organization, more than 4,000 cases and roughly 80 deaths have been reported across the country since June last year.
DETROIT — Miami centre Hassan Whiteside is out for the Heat’s game at Detroit with an illness.
Whiteside is averaging 14.1 points and 11.7 rebounds this season. Kelly Olynyk started at centre Saturday night for the Heat.
Detroit is not at full strength either, with rookie Luke Kennard (foot) and guard Dwight Buycks (illness) missing the game. The Pistons have been without point guard Reggie Jackson since late December because of an ankle injury.
Detroit is playing its second game with newly acquired star Blake Griffin.
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Two patients suffering the most common form of sight loss in Britain can read again after a groundbreaking stem cell patch was transplanted into their eyes.
An 86-year-old man, and a woman in her 60s, had both been diagnosed with wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a condition which causes loss of central vision.
AMD affects more than 600,000 people in Britain and occurs when the specialised light-sensitive cells at the very centre of the retina - a region called the macular - become damaged.
Currently the only treatments available are injections into the eye, or laser surgery, which both slow the growth of blood vessels which harm the macular. However they only partially restores sight and do not work for everyone.
Now scientists at University College London (UCL) and Moorfields Eye Hospital in London have shown sight can be restored using a patch of stem-cells which replenishes the damaged area.
exclusivity, at the gates of aix-en-provence, in a dominant position this former hunting lodge of the eighteenth is full of history, its origins are very ancient. the property belongs to the same family for six generations it consists of a main building of about 460 m2 and outbuildings in kind of garage and old stables large pool pool and pool house with stunning views the city, to expect, blow of heart guaranteed for a single site.
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Ont. police say a man officers found covered in blood and windshield washer fluid told a gas station attendant to call 911 before he began a violent outburst.
It’s alleged the man went to the Kingston, Ont., gas station around 3 a.m. on Tuesday, began kicking the door and told the attendant to call 911.
Police say he then allegedly started throwing jugs of washer fluid, smashing them off the store and ground.
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Police say the man, covered in blood, sweat and washer fluid, was smashing another container when officers arrived.
They say he immediately put his hands behind his back and co-operated with police.
A 25-year-old Kingston man is charged with mischief.
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Foreign naval forces in international waters off Somalia's coast shot dead two pirates and wounded another when the bandits attempted to hijack a ship, a Somali official said Sunday. The two men were part of a group of nine pirates who were in a boast approaching an unidentified ship near the Gulf of Aden when a naval force opened fire on them, said Ahmed Abdullahi, an official with the anti-piracy force in Puntland, a semi-autonomous part of Somalia.
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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia—Months after the start of an anticorruption crackdown, Saudi authorities are still holding a senior prince and several dozen businessmen and former officials in detention and recently have made new arrests, government officials said.
Some of the detainees have been beaten and deprived of sleep while being questioned, officials and people close to the detainees said. In some cases, these people said, those in custody haven’t been charged with crimes and have been permitted little or no contact with relatives...
The 139th annual White House Easter Egg Roll kicked off Monday morning with a furry friend that the internet found mildly disturbing.
Thousands of adults and children came to the South Lawn to participate as the formal event, which began in 1870s on the grounds of the Capitol, kicked off at 7:30 a.m. ET. Various other activities and entertainment accompanied the actual egg roll, a game where children race wooden eggs with spoons.
Per tradition that began during the Nixon administration, there is also a costumed Easter bunny to aid in the celebrations. But this year, the bespeckled bunny that made an appearance had viewers, uh, perplexed.
The suit, mouth agape, had Twitter users all over making comparisons to a character in the 2001 cult-classic film “Donnie Darko.”
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Sheriff Gahler, Senator Wayne Norman and Delegate Kathy Szeliga announce bill aimed to protect church parishioners during worship.
Harford County Sheriff Jeffrey R. Gahler will announce Tuesday his legislative partnership with Senator Wayne Norman and Delegate Kathy Szeliga through the introduction of the Parishioner Protection Act of 2018. The legislation will permit the wearing and carrying of a concealed handgun on church owned property by any “law abiding” member of the congregation providing they have written permission from the governing body of the church and are legally able to possess a firearm in the State of Maryland.
Sheriff Gahler stated “Giving churches the ability to permit congregation members to wear and carry a firearm will save lives and allow citizens to protect themselves in our houses of worship.”
Salinas Firefighter of the Year's focus on others Salinas Fire Capt. Skylar Thornton has been honored as Salinas Firefighter of the Year.
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In 1986, when Muhammad Ali Jr. was 14 years old, his father, the greatest boxer alive, picked up the teen for a visit. “We got in the car, and I...
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To be fair, this overflowing waterfall gushing over a cliffside road in the mountains of Nepal is beautiful. But we absolutely, positively would never allow ourselves to be driven through it.
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by: Katie Writer – KTNA
Joy and Mai Phanhly have opened their doors to a new business on Main Street in downtown Talkeetna that serves Chinese food.
Although their restaurant front is under the name, The Salted Pickle, they plan to change the name to “The Lucky Dragon” in March. The are a takeout only business and their menu includes egg rolls, dumplings, egg drop soup, chicken, beef and seafood dishes. KTNA’s Katie Writer spoke with the new owners of the Salted Pickle.
Norsat International Inc. , which is subject to a controversial takeover bid from a Chinese firm, says it may accept a better offer from an American investment fund. The Vancouver technology company says the deal from Privet Fund Management LLC values it at US$67.3 million, which is slightly above the deal proposed by Hytera Communications.
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On 19 February 2008, nine year-old Shannon Matthews went missing from The Moorside Estate in Dewsbury, and a hunt ensued which gripped the nation.
The frantic community search led by a local woman, Julie Bushby, is dramatised in a new BBC two-parter starring Sheridan Smith.
Despite the efforts of the police and the community, no trace of Shannon could be found and within a few hours the police investigation took on the scale of a murder enquiry.
Emotional public appeals from her mother Karen Matthews amounted to nothing, and gradually people began to suspect that she might have been involved in the abduction.
Just as all hope was close to fading, Shannon was found alive. The wild celebrations of Julie and the community were rapidly cut short when they learned that Shannon was being held by a man known to Karen.
LANSING, Mich. (AP) – The wife of Lt. Gov. Brian Calley is joining her husband in the Capitol as a state lawmaker from Ionia County.
Julie Calley, also a Republican, becomes the fourth member of her family to serve in the House. Public service is in her genes: Her mother just retired as a township trustee.
Brian Calley tells the Detroit Free Press that he doesn’t think their paths will cross much. Besides being lieutenant governor, he also presides over the state Senate and doesn’t have much contact with the House.
Brian Calley says he and his wife will disagree on some issues. He says they’ve “got plenty of experience working out conflict.”
Julie Calley says she wants to boost opportunities for workers in skilled trades.
Il-76 jet of the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations landed in Armenia’s Erebuni airport on Monday evening.
The jet was greeted by Deputy Minister of emergency Situations E. Apriamov and Deputy Head of the Armenian-Russian Humanitarian Response Center V. Rshtuni.
The Armenian-Russian rescue squad headed to the scene on a helicopter to carry out an aerial surveillance, as a result of which decision will be taken on the tactics of putting out the fire with the help of the Russian jet.
12 water carters with 90 tons of water, which will load the jet, have also arrived at the airport.
Earlier, Armenia requested Russia to help it in putting out the fire in Khosrov Forest State Reserve.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The University of New Mexico Board of Regents has chosen five finalists for president of the Albuquerque-based school.
The finalists announced Friday include University of Idaho President Charles “Chuck” Staben, and Garnett S. Stokes, University of Missouri provost.
Two others are medical school deans David A. Brenner at the University of California San Diego and Kenneth Kaushansky at Stony Brook University.
The fifth is Anny Morrobel-Sosa, a former administrator at City University of New York and the University of Texas at El Paso.
The previous UNM president, Bob Frank, left the office last year.
Faculty members unsuccessfully asked the regents to keep interim President Chaouki Abdallah at the helm an extra year to lend stability to a budget-crunched institution amid rapid leadership turnover and a pending accreditation process.
Esha Deol is in the later stages of her pregnancy and the girl is glowing! She was spotted last night at the airport with her husband Bharat Takhtani and they looked so nice together. Check out the photos –
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I’m middle-aged, with a much older husband and teenage child. My husband and I lived and worked on opposite sides of the globe when we met. We split our time in each other’s country after we married. Once schooling began, our child and I stopped commuting overseas. My husband soon chose to live with us full-time. He did this without discussing it with me beforehand. He said he took a leave of absence from his job, which deferred his pension until his retirement age. He spent the next ten years surfing the Internet and playing at being Mr. Mom, despite my clear requests that he get a job.
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He gave me no clear answer as to what’s considered retirement age by his country/employer. I waited. And took temporary postings overseas, working 12 hours, seven days a week for months. Then I got cancer and had to take medical leave for years during chemo and radiation. The result was a huge income loss.
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OTTAWA: More than 3,000 Canadian Pacific Rail workers are on strike, but contract negotiations continue, their union said.
The nation's second largest railway said it would rely on managers to keep trains rolling, but the strike since yesterday is widely expected to curtail or shut down its freight shipments.
That would compound shipping delays at CP and its larger rival Canadian National Railway over the winter caused by extreme weather that hit miners, loggers and grain farmers trying to get their wares to ports for shipping to overseas markets.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said his government would not rush to force the train conductors and engineers back to work, but has sent federal mediators to assist in the negotiations.
This is the third strike at CP Rail since 2012.
The latest labour action comes as the company reached a tentative deal yesterday with its more than 300 signalling workers who were also poised to walk off the job.
Rural Trump Supporters Back His Comments On Charlottesville The White House tweaked its reaction to the events in Charlottesville, Va. President Trump was criticized for suggesting the bigotry had come from "many sides." Supporters blame the left for violence.
Casserly reports on the six keys he believes will help the Green Bay Packers defeat the Dallas Cowboys in their week 5 matchup.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - EBC SOLICITORS SA:
* SAID ON FRIDAY THAT ITS Q2 REVENUE WAS 410,976 ZLOTYS VERSUS 1.2 MILLION ZLOTYS A YEAR AGO
* Q2 NET LOSS WAS 466,107 ZLOTYS VERSUS LOSS OF 496,023 ZLOTYS A YEAR AGO
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March 19 (Reuters) - Goldenmax International Technology Ltd
* Says it was recognized as high-tech enterprise again and could enjoy a tax preference of 15 percent, from 2017 to 2019
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LOS ANGELES (AP) - Comedian Katt Williams was sentenced to three years of probation after pleading no contest to stealing a celebrity photographer's camera.
Los Angeles prosecutors said Monday that Williams will also need to attend anger management classes.
In September 2014, a celebrity photographer accused Williams and former rap music mogul Marion "Suge" Knight of stealing her camera. The photographer said she suffered a concussion after an associate of the men attacked her.
Williams' attorney has said in court the comedian briefly took the camera from an associate only to erase any images of Knight's son, who was with his father visiting a Beverly Hills studio.
His attorney didn't immediately comment Monday.
Charges against Knight are still pending. He's also charged in a separate murder case and has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
Many businesses and stores will be back to regular hours on Easter Monday, April 17, though schools and federal and provincial government offices will remain closed.
Here is a list of what is open and closed on Easter Monday.
Schools are closed.
Canada Post will not have delivery service.
Island Waste Management will have regular collection.
Sobeys stores are open regular hours.
Walmart is opening at 7 a.m. (one hour earlier than normal).
Atlantic Superstores are open regular hours.
All P.E.I. Liquor Control Commission stores are open regular hours.
Charlottetown Mall is open regular hours.
Confederation Court Mall is open regular hours.
County Fair Mall in Summerside is open regular hours.
T3 Transit is operating on regular schedule.
P.E.I. Public Libraries are open regular hours.
Provincial and federal government offices are closed.
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Chiumia confirms deep divisions in DPP
“What I meant is, it is my responsibility to outline the disadvantages of such reforms so that Malawians can properly make a decision afre comparing the advantages which PAC and other stakeholders are advocating,” she said. Chiumia said she has written PAC to clarify her remarks, saying her ministry …
WBO #6 heavyweight Tom Schwarz (20-0, 13 KOs) predicted a fourth found KO over Samir Nebo (10-2-1, 10 KOs) and he got it on Saturday at the Erdgas Sports Arena in Halle (Saale), Germany. Schwarz threw a barrage of punches prompting Nebo to turn away and the bout was stopped at 1:50 of round four. Nebo protested to no avail.
Sheeran may not have attended the ceremony but he shared an early-morning cat photo with a caption thanking the Recording Academy for the honors. "Woke up to the news I won two grammys last night," he wrote. "Thank you! This little fluff-ball is doing a bit of a celebratory dance, lots of love to everyone xx"
In the picture, his cat is splayed out on the ground, appearing to be perfectly content with life. The newly engaged singer has a lot to celebrate these days. Check out Ed's digital acceptance - here.
There were fireworks at the weekend as some very special guests got the festive season underway with the big lights switch-on.
Kirkintilloch town centre was bathed in colour after Heart Radio’s Paul Harper joined Mr and Mrs Claus to illuminate the traditional Christmas decorations on Saturday (November 25).
DJ Paul Harper joined Mr and Mrs Claus at the event which (top) lit up the town. Pic: Jamie Forbes
The event, which included a fireworks display, also saw families enjoy live music and entertainment at the Regent Centre - including performances by the Kirkintilloch Band, Kirkintilloch Male Voice Choir and Rookie Rockstarts.
Fairground rides, face painting and tours of the newly-rejuvenated Kirkintilloch Town Hall also proved to be popular.
GLENDALE -- Glendale Police are looking to a identify a woman who assaulted a juvenile employee at a McDonald's on Sunday morning.
Police say the woman walked behind the counter, shoved the girl to the ground, which caused her to hit her head twice.
The woman then fled the store.
Police have released surveillance photos of the suspect leaving the store.
Anyone with any information is urged to contact the Glendale Police Department at (414) 228-1753.
A HELICOPTER carrying first daughter Ivanka Trump and her husband, Jared Kushner, had to be rerouted after one of its engines failed, law enforcement officials told CNN.
The senior White House aides were flying from Washington, DC, to New York on Thursday afternoon in a two-engine helicopter when one engine failed, reported theNew York Post.
The chopper had to return to Ronald Reagan National Airport, where the couple hopped on a commercial flight instead.
It is unclear how far into the less than two-hour trip they were when the engine failed.
The aircraft was a Sikorsky owned by the Trump Organization.
A spokesperson for the couple had no comment on the incident.
This article was originally seen in theNew York Post and has been republished here with permission.
Shot fired after officers called to reports of armed robbery of vehicle in Hackney
Police have shot and injured a man in east London after responding to reports of an armed robbery of a vehicle.
Armed officers attended an address on the Clapton Park estate in Hackney at about 10.50pm on Monday.
“A police firearm was discharged and a man was injured,” the Metropolitan police said in a statement, adding that the victim was taken to a hospital in east London. Police gave no further details about the man’s condition.
Officers have referred the incident to the Met’s directorate of professional standards and the Independent Office for Police Conduct has launched an investigation.
The IOPC said the injured man had been taken to the Royal London hospital.
“Our investigators are at the scene and post-incident procedure making initial inquiries,” the watchdog tweeted.
April 28 Conwert Immobilien Invest SE:
* Vonovia submits request to squeeze-out minority shareholders
* Further details on amount of adequate cash compensation will be published separately once required valuation has been finalised
* Vonovia, in total, holds 94,867,722 shares in conwert; this corresponds to a participation of 93.09 % of conwert's share capital Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
Patricia A. Fleurent, 75, of Mattapoisett passed away Thursday, August 10, 2017 in St. Anne’s Hospital.
Born in New Bedford, a daughter of the late Leo H. Fleurent, Sr. and the Late Sophie (Wypych) Fleurent Pitta she lived most of her early and later years in the area, while also living in New Jersey for 30 years.
Miss Fleurent loved her cats. They were like her children. She also loved the beach.
She is survived by two brothers, Leo H. Fleurent, Jr. and his wife Rochelle of Fairhaven and Robert “Pete” Fleurent of Wareham; nieces and nephews, Lynne Sylva, Michael Fleurent, Randall Fleurent and Nicole Fleurent. She was the aunt of the late Bruce Fleurent.
Her Funeral Mass will be Saturday, August 19, 2017 at 9 am in St. Mary’s Church, Main Street, Fairhaven, MA. Burial will be private. For online tribute, www.waring-sullivan.com.
3 die in Dera Bugti landmine explosion
ISLAMABAD: The biggest passenger airplane of the world, Airbus A380, will land on the new Islamabad International Airport on July 8 (Sunday).
It will be a landmark in the aviation history of the Pakistan.
The Civil Aviation Authority has granted permission to a Middle Eastern airline, which will fly the giant aircraft, to bring the airplane to Pakistan.
First flight of A380 will arrive with 650 passengers on board from Dubai. It will land in Islamabad at 12:30 am, Private news channel reported.
The double-decker plane stands 80-foot high from the ground and has a speed of 945 kilometers per hour with its four powerful turbo engines.
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — American Angel Yin won the Omega Dubai Ladies Classic in a playoff Sunday, beating South Korea’s In-Kyung Kim with a birdie on the second extra hole.
The 19-year-old Yin won with a tap-in birdie on the drivable 17th hole. The victory in the Ladies European Tour season finale is her first on a major tour.
“I feel amazing,” Yin said.
Yin closed with a 5-under 67, saving par on the par-5 18th after finding the water, to match Kim (65) and France’s Celine Herbin (64) at 15-under 273 at Emirates Golf Club.
Yin and Kim birdied the 18th on the first extra hole, and Herbin was eliminated after hitting into the water with her third shot.
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Sara Keller, Logistics, Engineering, Force Protection deputy director, Air Mobility Command, Scott Air Force Base, Ill., looks at the forward lavatory servicing connection of a C-5M Super Galaxy Feb. 8, 2017, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. Wearing protective gear, Airman 1st Class Benjamin Harper, 436th Aerial Port Squadron fleet service specialist, demonstrated for Keller how the lavatory service truck provides waste removal and servicing to C-5Ms, as well as other aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)
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On Saturday, March 11 the Walker’s Point bar and restaurant Drink Wisconsinbly Pub will celebrate one year in business with a “first birthday party.”
The celebration begins at 3 p.m. and the first 50 guests will receive a Drink Wisconsinbly birthday present. Keeping with the theme, the bar will also serve a Wisconsin-shaped birthday cake. The day’s special will be $5 SoulBoxer Old Fashioneds, and they will also hold their Old Fashioned Giveaway that night.
The event will be open to the public with no cover charge. You can find more information here.
Motorists Alerted to Railroad Crossing Closure
Michaela Madison Reporting
(Dover, Ohio) The Dover Police Department is reminding motorists that the railroad crossing on South Tuscarawas Avenue is closed this week.
Officials say crews will be ripping up the old tracks in order to install new.
This will cause the crossing near the fairgrounds to be closed until Friday, weather permitting.
Officials apologize for the inconvenience but stress that there will be no way through the crossing.
Detours are posted.
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John Hayden is a jazz pianist in the style of Bill Evans, using open voicings and melodic, single note improvisational lines. His playing has been described as “lyricism with an edge.”
We believe Live Jazz should be as accessible as possible. As always there is no cover charge.
April 28 Ashford Hospitality Prime Inc-
* Ashford Hospitality Prime Inc - on april 27, 2017, Douglas A. Kessler resigned from his position as president of company
* Ashford Hospitality Prime Inc - on april 27, board appointed Sarah Zubiate Darrouzet to board
* Ashford Hospitality Prime- also on april 27, board appointed Richard J. Stockton as president of co in addition to his current role as CEO of co Source text: (bit.ly/2oQLfjA) Further company coverage:
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THE BACKSTREET BOYS are starting their own restaurant. They just filed for a trademark for the name “Backstreet Barbecue”. Nick Carter tweeted, quote, “When you have two boys from Kentucky and three from Florida, I promise you that it’s gonna be finger licking good.” They’re also looking to start their own tequila brand. Nick says they’re trying to find a partner in Mexico.
Don’t laugh . . . there’s money in it. George Clooney and Cindy Crawford’s husband started their Casamigos tequila in 2013 . . . and sold it off last year for $1 BILLION.
The Valley City High School boys' and girls' basketball teams hosted Lisbon High School on Saturday. The boys won by a score of 79-74, while the girls beat the Broncos 58-35, giving both Hi-Liners home opening wins. Check out Tuesday's Times-Record for more on the games.
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SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- Since 1971, Le Moyne College's tradition of Dolphy Day has given students a day to blow off steam before final exams.
Each year, the administration and students launch a last minute opt-out of a day of class to dance, eat and party on campus.
Classes went on as normal but hundreds of students chose to play volleyball, dizzy bat, football and frisbee for hours on Tuesday, while a DJ blasted music on campus.
Katrina Tulloch writes life and culture stories for Syracuse.com and The Post-Standard. Contact her: Email | Twitter | Facebook
Fight Club for bell ringers: Inside the secret society of SU's Chimemasters (video)
John Arnold’s 60th birthday party took place in The Rathcormac Inn last Saturday night. In keeping with the personality of Bartlemy’s most famous son, this event was lively, good humoured, spontaneous and a bit wild – in a good kind of way.
Organised at relatively short notice, the get together attracted a tremendous crowd, all in some way linked to John through his involvement with GAA, local history, folklore, journalism, amateur drama, Scor, trips to Lourdes etc.
A procession of people, too numerous to mention, paid homage to the great man – armed with tall tales all of which reflected favourably on a devoted, if somewhat non conformist family man.
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The logo of Airbus is pictured at the entrance of the Airbus facility in Bouguenais, near Nantes, France March 20, 2017. REUTERS/Stephane Mahe
PARIS European planemaker Airbus (AIR.PA) on Thursday said that it had placed a total of $1.5 billion (1.2 billion pounds) in U.S. dollar bonds, as companies look to take advantage of low interest rates to raise funds from capital markets.
Airbus said it had sold $750 million in U.S. dollar bonds with a 30-year maturity and a fixed coupon of 3.950 percent in a private placement, and had also placed a further $750 million in U.S. dollar bonds with a 10-year maturity and a fixed coupon of 3.150 percent.
The company said it would use the proceeds for general corporate purposes.
In February, Airbus reported lower 2016 core earnings and unveiled a new 1.2 billion euros ($1.28 billion) charge for its A400M military aircraft programme.
(Reporting by Sudip Kar-Gupta; Editing by Sarah White)
People wearing costumes from the time of World War II attend a ceremony marking the 73rd anniversary of the outbreak of the 1944 Warsaw Uprising against the Germans during the World War II in Warsaw, Poland, on Aug. 13, 2017. (Xinhua/Hou Yubo)
A woman wearing costume from the time of World War II attends a ceremony marking the 73rd anniversary of the outbreak of the 1944 Warsaw Uprising against the Germans during the World War II in Warsaw, Poland, on Aug. 13, 2017. (Xinhua/Hou Yubo)
A woman wearing costume from the time of World War II attends a ceremony marking the 73rd anniversary of the outbreak of the 1944 Warsaw Uprising against the Germans during the World War II in Warsaw, Poland, on Aug. 13, 2017. (Xinhua/Hou Yubo)
Hosts June Grasso and Ed Baxter feature the best stories of the day from Bloomberg Radio, Bloomberg Television, and over 120 Bloomberg News bureaus around the world on Bloomberg Radio’s Bloomberg Best. Some highlights include a conversation with Nobel-winning economist Richard Thaler, Eli Lilly CEO Dave Ricks discusses the drugmaker’s first quarter results, and California Treasurer John Chiang explains why he’s advocating for a leadership change at Wells Fargo.
producer: David Sucherman +1-212-617-7663 or dsucherman@bloomberg.net
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Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has cut short his vacation as a result of the fresh security challenge in the State.
This was occasioned by the ongoing killing of Benue people by armed herdsmen.
He made the announcement through his Chief Press Secretary, Terver Akase on Tuesday.
Akase said in the Governor’s absence, the Acting Governor, Engineer Benson Abounu had done a commendable job.
DAILY POST reports that earlier today, Tuesday, over 19 persons, including two clerics were killed after gunmen attacked worshippers in Gwer West LGA of the state.
The best martinis in Toronto prove it’s not just Brits like Bond who have an appreciation for the classy gin or vodka cocktail. The choice is all yours: vodka or gin? Shaken or stirred? With a twist? Or perhaps an olive stuffed with pimento, garlic, or blue cheese? However you like it, look like a pro by ordering a martini at one of the following bars.
Here are the best martinis in Toronto.
The following is the daily intake report for the Carroll County Detention Center provided by the Central Booking Unit. For more information, visit the Maryland Judiciary Case Search website.
Arrest Date Name Statute Desc Disposition 2/14/17 COMBS, SANDRA LEE VIOLATION OF PROBATION HELD ON MULTIPLE ARRESTS 2/14/17 COMBS, SANDRA LEE VIOLATION OF PROBATION HELD ON MULTIPLE ARRESTS 2/14/17 HARTER, RACHEL AMELIA DISPLAY SUSPENDED LIC RELEASED-PERSONAL RECOGNIZANCE 2/14/17 HARTER, RACHEL AMELIA DRIVING WHILE LIC. SUSPENDED UNDER RELEASED-PERSONAL RECOGNIZANCE 2/14/17 HESS, JAMES EDWARD SR FAILURE TO APPEAR HELD AT CCDC 2/14/17 MURPHY, VINCENT PATRICK CDS DISTRIBUTE - OTHER HELD AT CCDC 2/14/17 SWANKE, SARAH ELIZABETH ASSAULT-SECOND DEGREE RELEASED-PERSONAL RECOGNIZANCE
April 20 Indian shares ended higher on Thursday as investors picked beaten down counters, including technology stocks that lost ground on disappointing quarterly results from software services exporters Infosys Ltd and Tata Consultancy Services Ltd.
The broader NSE index closed up 0.36 percent at 9,136.40, posting its first gain in six sessions.
The benchmark BSE index ended 0.29 percent higher at 29,422.39.
For the midday report, click (Reporting By Darshana Sankararaman in Bengaluru; Editing by Gopakumar Warrier)
A fisherman accused of fatally stabbing a man in the head with a screwdriver during a fight in East Fremantle last year today entered a "firm plea of not guilty" to murder.
Andrew Doan, 34, is charged with murdering Irishman Charles John McCarthy during an early morning scuffle on Riverside Road two days before Christmas.
At a short hearing in the Stirling Gardens Magistrate's Court this morning, Mr Doan's lawyer Michael Perrella said his client would enter a "firm plea of not guilty" to the charge.
During an earlier bail application, it was revealed Mr Doan would argue Mr McCarthy's death was a result of accident or self-defence.
Mr Doan was remanded in custody and will appear in the Supreme Court on June 11.
PARIS, April 17 (Reuters) - Minor scuffles broke out between about 60 to 80 anti-National Front protesters and police near the Zenith concert hall in north-east Paris ahead of a rally by far-right leader Marine Le Pen, a Reuters photographer saw.
Police fired teargas at the protesters, some of whom threw chunks of wood.
French voters go to the polls on Sunday in the first round of the most unpredictable presidential election in decades.
Opinion polls have for months shown Le Pen and centrist Emmanuel Macron qualifying for the May 7 run-off, but the gap with conservative Francois Fillon and far-leftist Jean-Luc Melenchon has been tightening. (Reporting by Philippe Wojazer; Writing by Ingrid Melander; Editing by Leigh Thomas)
Police are asking the public to avoid the area of 17th and Vermont streets in San Francisco. San Francisco police are responding to a shooting at a United Parcel Service facility in the Potrero Hill neighborhood and have asked people nearby to shelter in place.
Start the conversation, or Read more at Los Angeles Times.
West Acres Cinema Loses Screen Power in Overnight Storms
Power was restored around 9:30
FARGO, ND — Moviegoers at West Acres Cinema were also hit by power outages just after 9 o’clock last night.
Our very own Nick Broadway was there when the screens went black.
Many customers crowded the lobbies waiting for power to come back while others decided to run out to their cars and leave.
Power was restored around 9:30.
University of Massachusetts students will be hit with at least a "slight" tuition and fee increase in the coming school year, UMass President Marty Meehan said Wednesday, but tuition and fees will not be set until July when officials hope to have a better handle on their budget picture.
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Monday, January 2, 2017
One person was shot at a motel on Cummings Highway early Monday morning.
The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office was on the scene of the shooting that happened around 5:48 a.m.
One person was transported to a local hospital.
The incident was at the Chattanooga Inn and Suites, 2531 Cummings Highway.
The location is at the foot of Lookout Mountain.
TORONTO — No winning ticket was sold for the $33 million jackpot in Friday night’s Lotto Max draw.
That means the jackpot for next Friday’s draw will grow to approximately $50 million, and there will also be two Maxmillions prizes of $1 million each up for grabs.
The Federal Government's been forced to rethink its overhaul of 457 visas after complaints from the tech sector that the new system would make it harder to attract highly skilled talent.
The outgoing 457 skilled worker visa was replaced yesterday by the Temporary Skill Shortage or TSS visa, which no longer includes a path to permanent residency.
The IT industry argued the change was affecting its ability to attract top workers to compete on the world stage with hubs like Silicon Valley.
The government's now responded, introducing a new 12-month pilot program with the TSS known as the Global Talent Scheme.
Importantly, it includes a path to permanent residency after just three years.
Sydney-based tech company Readytech, has welcomed the development, saying it's desperately in need of highly skilled IT professionals.
Roche Holding's (OTCQX:RHHBY) immunotherapy drug Tecentriq (atezolizumab) has lost market share to Merck's (NYSE:MRK) Keytruda (pembrolizumab) since a clinical trial showed the Swiss company’s medicine failed to improve overall survival in bladder cancer.
According to an analysis by Barclays, Tecentriq’s share of the bladder cancer market has slipped to 32% from around 45% before May’s surprise study failure.
Tecentriq was given accelerated U.S. approval in 2016 based on positive preliminary bladder results securing it a dominant position but its overall survival miss contrasted with later success for Keytruda.
Several awnings along a West Philadelphia block came crashing down Sunday afternoon.It happened around 3:30 p.m. along Addison Street, near 52nd Street, sending debris onto the sidewalk.Officials say one awning fell, causing the others to come down with it.Luckily no one was hurt.So far, no word on what caused the collapse.
CLEVELAND (AP) _ These Ohio lotteries were drawn Monday:
02-12-17-26-28-48, Kicker: 9-9-3-2-5-9
(two, twelve, seventeen, twenty-six, twenty-eight, forty-eight; Kicker: nine, nine, three, two, five, nine)
Estimated jackpot: $11.6 million
11-17-25-32-44, Lucky Ball: 9
(eleven, seventeen, twenty-five, thirty-two, forty-four; Lucky Ball: nine)
Estimated jackpot: $37 million
9-4-8
(nine, four, eight)
6-5-0
(six, five, zero)
4-0-9-5
(four, zero, nine, five)
1-4-4-4
(one, four, four, four)
4-1-5-0-7
(four, one, five, zero, seven)
4-3-6-4-6
(four, three, six, four, six)
Estimated jackpot: $80 million
02-04-17-34-37
(two, four, seventeen, thirty-four, thirty-seven)
Estimated jackpot: $694,000
AP
Thursday night’s Patriots-Buccaneers game generated a strong rating for CBS and NFL Network.
The game had a combined 11.1 overnight rating, up 26 percent from the Thursday night game in Week Five of last season, which also aired on both CBS and NFL Network.
Apples-to-apples year-to-year comparisons of Thursday Night Football ratings are a little difficult because the league makes changes about which games air exclusively on NFL Network and which games are also on a broadcast network, either CBS or NBC. But generally speaking, Thursday night ratings this year are up, when comparing NFL Network-only games this year to NFL Network-only games last year, and when comparing broadcast network games this year to broadcast network games last year.
There’s been much hand-wringing about NFL ratings over the last two years, but there’s little doubt that the NFL remains the most-watched programming on American television.
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Jackson Academy girls basketball team has three seniors who all eclipsed 1,000 career points this season.
Conley Chinn, Lauran Sheriff, and Emily McNair all reached the individual career milestone this season. The players have been able to have this individual success while playing for a championship caliber team. The Lady Raiders are the defending MAIS Overall Tournament champions and are 31-2 this season.
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NEW YORK (WFLA) — The New York City Police Department says one person is in custody after an explosion near Times Square Monday morning.
According to the department’s Twitter account, the explosion came from an unknown origin at 42nd Street and 8th Avenue in Manhattan.
Law enforcement tells the Associated Press a man had an explosive device strapped on when it exploded in the subway around 7:30 a.m.
An NYPD official tells NBC News one person suffered a minor injury. That is the person who is in custody.
The A, C and E lines have been evacuated.
White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders says President Donald Trump has been briefed on the situation.
.@POTUS has been briefed on the explosion in New York City — Sarah Sanders (@PressSec) December 11, 2017
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DUBAI (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia’s government will announce the state budget for 2018 after markets close on Dec. 19, the Information Ministry said on Monday.
FILE PHOTO - Saudi Minister of Finance Mohammed al-Jadaan speaks during the Euromoney Saudi Arabia Conference 2017 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia May 2, 2017. REUTERS/Faisal Al Nasser
Finance Minister Mohammed al-Jadaan, Economy Minister Mohammad al-Tuwaijri and Central Bank Governor Ahmed al-Kholifey will speak at a budget news conference.
A woman from Cedar Rapids tried to drop off a van full of donated goods to a veterans home on Sunday. But when she arrived, no one was home.
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The final AP Tennessee high school basketball polls for the regular season were released on Monday.
In the Class AAA boys’ poll, Oak Ridge finished the regular season at #2, while Maryville finished at #8.
The AA boys’ poll still has Catholic at #1 and Fulton at #4.
The Class A boys’ poll shows Grace Christian at #5 and Harriman at #9.
The girls’ AAA poll has Oak Ridge at #3, Bearden at #4 and Morristown West at #9.
The girls’ AA poll shows Gatlinburg-Pittman at #7 and Fulton at #9.
The much anticipated Pliny the Younger beer will be released on Friday. The beer will make its 14th annual return to the Russian River Brewing Company Feb 2 through Feb 15. It will be available on draft each day at the brewpub until it runs out of that day’s allocation. Younger is neither bottled nor available in growlers so more people will have the opportunity to enjoy it right from the source, or at a handful of select draft accounts.Bob redell reports. Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE
The Cobar Roosters Senior Rugby League Club celebrated on Saturday night what ended up being one of their most successful seasons in the past 10 years. After being thrown out of Group 11 at the start of the year for not being able to field the requisite four teams (Under […]
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April 28 Arnoldo Mondadori Editore SpA:
* Concludes agreement on the disposal of the business units involved in the logistics activities of Mondadori Libri and Mondadori Retail to Ceva Logistics Italia
* Agreement envisages the disposal of the logistics business units of Mondadori Libri and Mondadori Retail to Ceva Logistics Italia for 0.5 million euros ($544,550.00)
* Agreement envisages the disposal of Verona-based site used for the activities to Akno Trading for consideration of 6 million euros
* Akno Trading is a property company part of the Akno Group, an industrial partner of Ceva group
* Agreement envisages the conclusion of an exclusive agreement for the supply by Ceva Logistics Italia of logistics services to Mondadori's books and retail areas for 9 years
* Disposal of the site at closing date will produce a (pre-tax) gain of 4.2 million euros, already included in guidance for 2017 disclosed last March 21 Source text: www.1info.it Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9182 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
Purplebricks is dreaming of California, with the online estate agent on Wednesday revealing it has chosen the home of Hollywood for its US debut. The AIM-listed firm, which marries an online platform with local property experts to charge a fraction of traditional agents' fees, said it aims to make the move this year because of the state's "strong housing and economic fundamentals".
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On the “Dan Patrick Show” yesterday, NFL Hall of Famer Deion Sanders discussed and showed off the damage from a “turf toe” injury he suffered during the 1998 season that hobbled him.
Despite multiple surgeries, Sanders says he still can’t feel one of his toes on his left foot.
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State-run Union Bank of India on Saturday reported a net loss of Rs 1,250 crore for the third quarter of 2017-18, against a net profit of Rs 104 crore in the corresponding period of 2016-17. (Image: IE)
State-run Union Bank of India on Saturday reported a net loss of Rs 1,250 crore for the third quarter of 2017-18, against a net profit of Rs 104 crore in the corresponding period of 2016-17. “Net loss for October-December 2017 stood at Rs 1,250 crore. This includes investment depreciation of Rs 700 crore and Rs 991 crore of additional provision for 18 accounts referred to National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), as per RBI list-II,” the company said in a BSE filing. “The bank has provided entire amount of additional provision for NCLT accounts up front which was to be spread till March 2018.”
Further, the company’s net interest income for October-December 2017 quarter increased to Rs 2,548 crore from Rs 2,136 crore earned during the year ago period.
Has Cape Town finally run out of ideas for people to name things after? Judging by a report to Tuesday’s city council naming committee‚ the answer is yes.
It says attempts to rename four “service delivery areas” — north‚ central‚ south and east — have failed due to lack of interest.
In March‚ the committee called for public meetings throughout the city to discuss ideas‚ but officials decided not to go ahead because of the danger of “public participation fatigue” following 22 meetings about the annual budget.
In June‚ the Cape Town Heritage Trust and the Association of Professional Heritage Practitioners was asked for ideas‚ but the response was “poor and a disappointment‚ with many not responding and others stating that the current geographical‚ directional designations ... are more practical”.
Now the council plans to ask for ideas on social media.
Planners say Matthew Guy's pledge to release almost 300,000 extra housing lot on Melbourne's fringe if he becomes premier in November could ratchet up the cost of new homes instead of making them cheaper.
And the Opposition Leader's move – designed to lower land prices – would also leave scores of new suburbs in outer Melbourne without adequate infrastructure, senior planners and their professional body said on Wednesday.
More paddocks will become homes under Matthew Guy's plan. Photo: Eddie Jim
The warnings follow Mr Guy’s announcement that a Liberal state government would fast-track the rezoning of 11,000 hectares of farm land – about 290,000 extra housing lots – on Melbourne’s fringe.
He said this would help make more houses more affordable. The price of a housing lot in outer Melbourne had risen from $203,800 in 2014, when Labor won office, to $323,000 this year.
The average lot size had reduced over this time from 445 square metres to 400 square metres today.
Half of all London’s pay as you go journeys are now contactless — MayorWatch — “Figures released by Transport for London show that more than 17m contactless pay as you go journeys are now made using contactless each week, with more than 1.7bn journeys made since launch.”
The Lexington County Coroner has identified the person who died after a boat vs. dock accident on Lake Murray on Sunday.
The coroner said Jimmy Gene Ayers, 57, of Lexington died at the scene of the accident from multiple traumatic injuries to his upper body.
According to the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, the accident happened around 6 a.m. Sunday near Wessinger Island and Heimatsweg Road on the Chapin side of Lake Murray.
Ayers and his nephew were on the boat at the time. Ayers' nephew was transported to a hospital in Richland County with multiple non-life threatening injuries.
DNR continues to investigate.
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* Holly Energy Partners L.P. reports first quarter results
* Q1 revenue $105.6 million versus I/B/E/S view $117.3 million
* Qtrly net income attributable to Holly Energy Partners for Q1 $0.13 per diluted limited partner unit
* Holly Energy Partners - excluding loss on early extinguishment of debt, net income attributable to co for Q1 $0.32 per diluted limited partner unit
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A man and woman were hurt after their van went off the road and into a ditch.
It happened on Monday, March 13 at about 2:10 p.m. on Lakeshore Road near County Farm Road in Sanilac County.
Investigators said a 1995 Chevrolet Astro van driven by 64-year-old Darell Pirronello of Harbor Beach was southbound on Lakeshore Road when he left the roadway and entered an east side ditch.
The van then struck a tree and came to rest in the ditch.
Pirronello was treated and released at the scene.
His passenger, 57-year-old Carol Marsiglio was taken to Harbor Beach Hospital by ambulance. A third occupant, 27-year-old Troy Davis, was not hurt.
Police did not say whether the crash was weather related.
Alcohol does not appear to be a factor, they said.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Latest on California wildfires (all times local):
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Crews aided by calm overnight winds kept a wall of flames from descending from mountains into coastal towns after a huge Southern California wildfire exploded in size over the weekend.
Thousands remain under evacuation orders Monday as the fire churns west through foothill areas of Carpinteria and Montecito, Santa Barbara County seaside towns about 75 miles (120 kilometers) northwest of Los Angeles. Much of the fire’s new growth occurred on the eastern and northern fronts into unoccupied areas of Los Padres National Forest.
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The fire, which had already destroyed more than 750 buildings, burned six more in Carpinteria on Sunday. It’s just 10 percent contained after burning nearly 360 square miles (930 square kilometers).
Officials say the blaze, which broke out a week ago in neighboring Ventura County, is now the 5th largest in California history.
When 15-year-old Austin Eggleston was placed on a heart transplant list nearly five months ago, his doctor made him a deal.Dr. Phillip Thrush promised Austin - a die-hard Star Wars fan from Pontiac, Illinois - that when a heart became available, he would deliver the good news wearing a Chewbacca costume.Dr. Thrush made good on his promise on Saturday, and the heartwarming moment was captured on video in Austin's room at Lurie Children's Hospital in Chicago."We got a heart? Do we seriously have a heart?" Austin asks before high-fiving and hugging the pediatric cardiologist-turned-Wookie warrior.Austin's family said Monday he has already received the new heart and is still recovering from the transplant surgery.
Thomas caught eight of 12 pass attempts for 93 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 23-0 win over the Jets.
He had more receptions and yards in this one than in his past two games combined. The 29-year-old was again Trevor Siemian's most-targeted receiver, as no other Bronco saw more than four. The Georgia Tech product will look to take advantage of another plus matchup with the Colts in Week 15.
April 24 (Reuters) - Nektar Therapeutics:
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NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court today took note of the rampant misuse of the stringent Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act against government servants and held that there shall be no immediate arrest on any complaint filed under the law.Before arresting a public servant under the SC/ST Act, a preliminary probe by an officer not below the rank of deputy superintendent is a must, the court said.A bench of Justices Adarsh Goel and U U Lalit said there shall be no absolute bar for granting anticipatory bail to public servants booked under the stringent provisions of the law.The bench, which passed a slew of directions, said a public servant can be arrested in cases lodged under SC/ST Act only after prior approval by the competent authority.
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SAN ANTONIO (AP) — A federal magistrate judge has denied bail to a conspiracy theorist charged with a weapons violation after telling a Texas church that the killing of more than two dozen of its worshippers was a hoax.
The judge ruled Tuesday that Robert Mikell Ussery must remain in custody on a charge of being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm. He already faced a charge of making a terroristic threat over the hoax comment.
Ussery, who’s 54, was convicted in 1984 and sentenced to four years in prison for burglary of a vehicle in Brazoria County.
The weapons charge centers on his armed presence March 5 at the First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs, about 30 miles southeast of San Antonio. Worshippers have said he and his girlfriend claimed the U.S. government fabricated the November 2017 mass shooting.
A profit of about $200 million could be enough to get Carl Icahn to stop fighting Michael Dell.
Mr. Icahn is unlikely to push Dell Technologies Inc. to sweeten its deal to buy back shares that track Dell’s interest in VMware Inc., after reaping a paper profit of around $200 million on the tracking stock and VMware’s publicly traded shares, according to people familiar with the matter.
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INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department is searching for a suspect following an investigation into a stolen vehicle.
The search is happening on the city’s west side near Rockville Road and Gasoline Alley.
Police said the suspect stole an idling car from a newspaper delivery man at a White Castle near Lynhurst Drive and Washington Street.
Police say the suspect led officers on a chase that lasted for about a mile heading east on Washington Street, then bailed out of the vehicle and took off on foot.
IMPD has an active perimeter in a neighborhood in the area as the search for the suspect continues. K-9 units are also on the scene.
No one has been injured as a result of this chase.
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MASON CITY, Iowa -- Authorities in Mason City have reportedly filed new search warrants in the investigation into the disappearance of former TV news anchor Jodi Huisentruit, according to KMIT News 3.
The anchor disappeared in June 1995 and hasn't been seen since.
Police are reportedly seeking GPS data from two vehicles owned by John Vansice, an acquaintance of Huisentruit's who has long been considered a person of interest in the case.
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When you're trying to lose weight, it's easy to assume that cutting items out of your diet will provide the quickest path to your goal. But after speaking with a panel of nutritionists, INSIDER discovered that addition can be even more effective for weight loss than subtraction. For a quicker metabolism, an increase in vitamins and minerals, and a higher level of energy, consider adding these eight foods to your meal plan.
Voters will decide if a bond issue will fund a new Performing Arts Center with higher property taxes; before that, another election will determine if a school sales tax will continue.
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A Marietta woman was declared dead after becoming pinned under her vehicle in her driveway.
The victim has been identified as 50-year-old Glenda Boyd.
Cobb County Police say Boyd was backing out of her driveway on Sunday when she exited her black Chrysler 300.
Investigators believe the open driver’s door hit the victim causing her to fall onto the driveway as the car continued to roll down.
Her body was discovered pinned beneath the car by a man who was running past Boyd’s Angus Court home.
It is not known at the moment why the woman exited the vehicle.
Anyone with information is asked to call (770) 499-3987.
Check back with CBS46 as details regarding this incident are updated.
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Zach Johnson and Brandon Goodwin combined for 49 points and Florida Golf Coast pulled away from Jacksonville State for an 80-55 win on Saturday night, running the Eagles’ winning streak to 11, their longest at the Division I level.
Johnson had 25 points, Goodwin 24 and Dinero Mercurius 11 as FGCU (18-8, 9-0 Atlantic Sun) picked up its 100th conference win since moving up from D-II in 2008. Twice the Eagles won 14 in a row, the last time 11 years ago.
Jace Hogan led the Dolphins (12-14, 6-3) with 17 points and Tanner Rubio had 13. Jacksonville State also had 19 turnovers.
FGCU led 33-25 at the half and steadily pulled away to get the season sweep. The Eagles won 68-62 at home a week earlier and are now up three games plus the tiebreaker with five games remaining in the regular season.
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A massive new distribution center is now open just off I-10 in Harrison County. The 300,000 square-foot facility will be used to store and distribute the titanium dioxide that Chemours produces.
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BRUSSELS -- The next few days for Defense Secretary Jim Mattis will be a reassurance tour with a twist.
He'll tell allies the U.S. is committed to NATO. But he also is expected to visit Europe with a hand out, hoping to secure bigger defense spending commitments and greater assistance in military campaigns in Afghanistan and elsewhere.
Mattis also will field questions about national security adviser Michael Flynn's resignation over his pre-inauguration discussions with Russia.
Speaking to reporters on the way to a NATO defense ministers' meeting, Mattis said Flynn's departure "has no effect at all" on him.
Mattis also reinforced earlier comments he's made on NATO's importance.
But he said allies must discuss increasing military funding to a benchmark goal of 2 percent of gross domestic product.
The committee has stopped working for the day, but it wasn’t a boring Thursday in Jefferson City and it all came down to where a mysterious $100,000 came from.
Copyright infringement: Author slams N100m lawsuit on Stephanie Okereke for ‘Dry’
Nollywood actress, Stephanie Okereke, has been slammed a N100m lawsuit by an author – Daniella Madudu – for alleged copyright infringement of her book titled: “Behind Her Veil.” Madudu claims that major parts of her book were lifted and used without any form of acknowledgement to her in Stephanie Okereke’s movie – “Dry” According to …
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — A man was arrested for shooting at the person who stole his girlfriend’s car as the thief was driving away Saturday morning, according to police.
Police said it happened around 10 a.m. The shooting suspect, Monta Scott, is a previous offender and is on probation, according to police. He was arrested and charged with possession of a weapon by a previous offender. Police said the gun he used had been reported stolen.
Police found the car, which had four bullet holes, abandoned in a neighborhood in the area of Austin Bluffs Parkway and Nevada Avenue.
MELVILLE, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) – A small plane has crashed in Melville, N.Y.
There was one person on board. That person’s status was unknown.
Officials say it is a vintage SNJ-2 pilot trainer plane from an aerobatics team. It went down near Republic Airport.
Images from the scene showed the plane completely engulfed in flames.
Witnesses at the scene told CBS2’s Carolyn Gusoff they saw several WWII-type planes flying overhead at the time of the crash. The planes frequently practice in the area, witnesses said.
Check back soon for more on this developing story.
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - A European industry lobby told Prime Minister Theresa May on Wednesday the bloc and Britain needed trade “frictionless as with a customs union” after Brexit, adding to discussions in London on what future deal to seek.
FILE PHOTO: Anti-Brexit demonstrators wave EU and Union flags outside the Houses of Parliament in London, Britain, January 30, 2018. REUTERS/Toby Melville
The European Round Table of Industrialists (ERT), which brings together around 50 European companies from Germany’s energy giant E.ON (EONGn.DE) to the Dutch publisher Wolters Kluwer (WLSNc.AS), also issued a warning during their meeting with May.
“The uninterrupted flow of goods is essential to both the EU and UK economies. This must be frictionless as with a customs union. We need clarity and certainty, because time is running out. Uncertainty causes less investment,” the lobby said in a statement.
Local referee Jaco Peyper will be in charge of Saturday's South African Super Rugby derby between the Stormers and Sharks at Newlands (17:15 kick-off).
Peyper will be assisted by compatriots Stephan Geldenhuys and Archie Sehlako, with Marius Jonker the television match official (TMO).
The earlier match between the Bulls and Jaguares in Pretoria (15:05) will be refereed by Egon Seconds .
Seconds will be assisted by AJ Jacobs and Jaco Kotze, with Johan Greeff the TMO.
The other South African involvement this weekend sees Rasta Rasivhenge referee the Chiefs v Brumbies match in Hamilton on Saturday (07:15 SA time).
Rasivhenge will be assisted by Kiwis Glen Jackson and Angus Mabey, with Shane McDermott on TMO duty.
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An Algerian man drove his car into a group of French soldiers last week, and a truck attack in the French city of Nice left 86 people dead a little more than a year ago.
French police say an 8-year-old girl was killed and at least five people were injured when a driver slammed his car into the sidewalk cafe of a pizza restaurant in a small town east of Paris. An official with the national gendarme service said the driver was arrested soon after the incident tonight in the town of Sept-Sorts. The official said it is unclear whether the act was deliberate. The official was not authorized to be publicly named according to police policy. An Algerian man drove his car into a group of French soldiers last week, and a truck attack in the French city of Nice left 86 people dead a little more than a year ago. Several other countries have seen cars used as weapons in recent years.
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Kevin Linn continued his strong play and scored two goals to help the Jonathan Law boys soccer team defeat Bassick High, 4-1, on Friday.
Linn opened the scoring for Law at the 26-minute mark when Jon Vitale played a ball into him and Linn beat the Bassick keeper Gustavo Poblano far post.
Law continued to pressure Bassick and got another one from Linn this time near post on another assist from Vitale.
Law came out hungry in the second half and Linn setup Will Contaxis for Law’s third goal.
Bassick answered in the 60th minute when Juan Osorio scored to cut the lead to 3-1.
Law hit the crossbar twice, before Matt Tournas played a ball across the box and Vitale hammered it home to score his third goal of the season making it 4-1.
“Jack (Pincus-Coyle) played a really good game and had six saves,” Law coach Mike Gruber said after the Lawmen improved to 6-2 on the season.
Bassick falls to 6-2-1.
Law plays Tuesday at Bowen Field against Career/Hillhouse.
A Burke County man was arrested Friday after investigators located a firearm inside his home.
Burke County Sheriff's Office and North Carolina Department of Public Safety conducted a warrantless home search in the 1400 block of Goat Farm Street Friday.
Officials say Harold Timothy Miller was arrested after a firearm and paraphernalia was found inside his home.
Miller was charged with felony weapon possession by felon, misdemeanor possession drug paraphernalia and misdemeanor probation violation.
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The major averages are about flat this session, but the banks (KBE +1.9% ), (KRE +1.9% ) are enjoying sizable gains.
Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB +6% ) and Zions Bancorp (ZION +3.2% ) are leading the way after cruising through estimates.
Previously: Fifth Third Bancorp beats by $0.49, beats on revenue (April 24)
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But there's also interest rates, and there's been plenty of worry of late thanks to the yield curve flattening to post-crisis lows - not necessarily a good omen for the economy or bank earnings. Things are steepening at least a bit now, though, with yields on the long end rising to new cycle highs. The 10-year Treasury this morning touched 3% for the first time in four years.
Shocking body-cam footage has been released by police showing a female officer screaming in terror as she is attacked by a thug who tore out chunks of her hair. PC Emma Agyei can also be heard breaking down in tears in the front seat of a police car shortly after being assaulted on May 20 last year. West Midlands Police released the disturbing footage yesterday (Fri) to highlight the impact of officers being assaulted on Britain's streets. PC Agyei had been attending a domestic incident in Chapel Street, Bilston, West Mids., when she was attacked as officers tried to arrest 24-year-old man.
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin says that Russia’s economy has overcome a recession.
Putin said during Thursday’s live call-in show televised nationwide that the “crisis is over,” pointing at an economic growth over the past nine months. He also pointed at low inflation and rising hard currency reserves.
The Russian economy had plunged into recession under the impact of a drop in global oil prices and Western sanctions imposed on Moscow over its annexation of Ukraine’s Crimean Peninsula and support for pro-Russia insurgents in eastern Ukraine.
Putin acknowledged that the Russian economy hasn’t yet shed its dependence on exports of raw materials, but noted that non-energy exports have been growing.
Texas Rangers pitcher Martin Perez suffered a brutal injury back in December while at his ranch in Venezuela, when a bull came charging at him out of nowhere.
Perez attempted to evade the bull, but ended up fracturing his non-pitching elbow, which required him to undergo surgery.
Still, though, Perez made sure to exact revenge on the beast that injured him, which he recently revealed to reporters.
“I killed him and I ate him,” Perez said.
“It was good meat,” Perez added. “No more bull.”
Perez really took the bull by the horns here (Get it?).
THOUSAND OAKS (CBSLA/AP) — Right guard Jamon Brown has been suspended for the first two games of the Los Angeles Rams’ upcoming season for violating the NFL policy and program for substances of abuse.
The NFL announced the suspension without pay Tuesday.
Brown started all 16 games last season for the Rams, who drafted him in the third round in 2015. He has started 30 games in three NFL seasons.
Los Angeles had the same starting offensive line for 15 consecutive games last season before resting several regulars in the finale. That line continuity was a big factor in the defending NFC West champions’ transformation from the NFL’s worst offense into the league’s highest-scoring unit during coach Sean McVay’s first season.
Brown can return to the active roster in Week 3, when the Rams face the Chargers.
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China will "steadfastly" implement the Paris climate pact, Premier Li Keqiang said Thursday, urging others to do likewise as US President Donald Trump was due to announce whether he will keep Washington in the deal.The European Union's top climate change official, Miguel Arias Canente, said in a statement that Trump's decision to leave the Paris accord made it "a sad day for the global community", adding that the bloc "deeply regrets the unilateral decision".The joint statement, the first between the China and the European Union, will commit to cutting back on fossil fuels, developing more green technology and helping raise $100 billion a year by 2020 to help poorer countries cut their emissions.On Thursday, European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker, who was Luxembourg's prime minister, told POLITICO that "A Luxembourger is not afraid of an American", referring to Trump."
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If Lonzo Ball is to become the Los Angeles Lakers’ next Jedi, he’ll have to brush up on all things “Star Wars” first. The team blared the famous John Williams score over the speaker system during practice at Baruch College on Monday, ahead of Tuesday’s game against the New York Knicks. But according to ESPN’s Arash Markazi, Zo was confused about the lack of lyrics to the theme.
Lonzo: Is this a real song?
Shaw: It’s the theme to Star Wars.
Lonzo: I know but there’s no words?
Shaw: (Shakes his head.) pic.twitter.com/vObexuI9ZG — Arash Markazi (@ArashMarkazi) December 11, 2017
Lonzo won’t have long to study up before “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” hits theaters on Thursday night. He’ll probably be too busy preparing for his first trip at Madison Square Garden, followed by his first game against the Cleveland Cavaliers—featuring LeBron James, his favorite player growing up—on Thursday night.
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It seems all of the claims in the western media of satellite images of cracks in the Mt. Agung crater of Bali's volcano were false, and magically now state that climate change is making volcanoes more "Fierce". The IPCC global warming crowd really needed that eruption to explain cooling temperatures on Earth causing record anomalous sea ice growth into the double and triple gains over previous high marks. Really, its all time anomalous sea ice gains across the Arctic. See for yourselves.
Hundreds of runners of all ages grabbed their capes and flew over to Creve Coeur Lake Saturday for The Super Run, a national series of Superhero-themed 5K fun runs that partner with nonprofit organizations to help raise funds and awareness for their cause.
Webb: It’s about doing things the right way
Former referee Howard Webb, who took charge of the 2010 FIFA World Cup Final in South Africa, talks to FIFA.com about The Best FIFA Football Awards™ and his part in helping decide the winner of the FIFA Fair Play Award.
Novak Djokovic has admitted he is ‘not really satisfied’ with his performance against qualifier Jaume Munar in the French Open. The former champion, 31, posted a straight-sets win against the Spaniard, 21, to reach the third round of the Grand Slam, but was quick to point out that he needs to improve. Speaking after the match he said: ‘I feel like I need to go back to those days when I started playing tennis.’ Djokovic, who underwent right elbow surgery earlier this year, is the No 20 seed in Paris, his lowest Grand Slam seeding since the 2006 US Open
Bridgeport City Council held two first readings of ordnance's Monday regarding purchasing of property within city limits.
Firsts, council read and approved the authorization of purchasing five and a half acres of property near the North Central West Virginia Benedum Airport Authority on Route 131. Secondly, council also approved a first reading to purchase property on Worthington Drive near the Bridgeport City Pool.
“The city has always looked at opportunities to purchase property adjacent to or within the city limits because we know we’re a growing community, and we need to be planning long term for the expansion of its populations and its needs,” said Bridgeport City Manager, Kim Haws.
All council members were in agreement with the need for the purchases of property, and a second reading of the ordnance will be read at Bridgeport’s next council meeting.
SACRAMENTO (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the California Lottery's "Daily 3 Midday" game were:
2-8-3
(two, eight, three)
PARIS, March 29 Indonesia has signed a letter of intent to buy Airbus A400M military aircraft, the office of French President Francois Hollande said on Wednesday.
The provisional agreement was signed during a visit by Hollande to Indonesia and covers an unspecified number of aircraft, according to a list of deals issued by his office.
If completed, it would provide the troubled European military programme with a second export customer after Malaysia.
A previous deal to export A400M airplanes to South Africa was cancelled in 2009. Chile was also at one time seen as an export partner for the aircraft, which has run into billions of euros of cost overruns and years of development delays. (Reporting by Cyril Altmeyer, Tim Hepher; editing by Alexander Smith)
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CUSTER, S.D. (AP)  A wildfire is spreading and forcing evacuations in Custer State Park in the Black Hills of southwest South Dakota.
The fire had grown to about 4 square miles by Monday afternoon. The state Wildland Fire Division says five homes in the park have been evacuated, though no buildings have burned and no one has been hurt.
The division says another concern is the historic Blue Bell Lodge, which is closed for the season. Officials say it's not currently threatened by the fire, but they're keeping an eye on the area.
About 200 firefighters are battling the blaze, which erupted Monday amid dry, warm weather. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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The Irishwoman was one of the most decorated amateur boxers in the world with 2012 Olympic gold and five world titles to her name.
She turned professional last year and racked up six wins in just eight months before fighting Sanchez for the WBA world lightweight title on the undercard of Anthony Joshua vs Carlos Takam in Cardiff.
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DARLINGTON, S.C. — Authorities say a woman in labour and her unborn baby were killed along with two other people and another baby still in the womb after a SUV ran off the side of a road into a ditch in South Carolina.
Highway Patrol Lance Cpl. Judd Jones says all 11 people inside the vehicle were ejected in the wreck around 10 p.m. Friday on a two-lane road in Darlington County.
Judd says the eight people injured were taken to the hospital, but he didn't have their conditions.
Tulsa police safely located a missing 17-year-old girl with autism Wednesday night.
Police said Jadon Marie Black was missing from the 7900 block of South Sheridan and was last seen around 7:00 p.m.
Police said just after 9:00 p.m., Black was located at Union High School.
She was found safely and taken to her family.
DANVERS, Mass. (AP) — No, a live alligator was not lurking by the side of a Massachusetts highway this weekend: It was just a plastic toy.
The Salem News (http://bit.ly/2w3mn06 ) reports that police in Danvers got their first report of an alligator along Route 128 at around 8:40 a.m. Sunday. One person walked into a police station to report the alligator on the southbound side of the highway a couple of hours later.
The reports prompted a frenzy on Twitter.
Officers who went to investigate found a foot-and-a-half plastic toy discarded by the side of the road. They removed it.
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December 11, 2017, 8:42 AM | Oscar-winning actress Jodie Foster is now sitting in the director's chair for her latest project, the Emmy Award-winning Netflix series "Black Mirror." It's a science fiction anthology series described as a modern take on "The Twilight Zone." She directed the episode "Arkangel" where a mother turns to a new surveillance technology to keep her daughter safe. Foster joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss "Black Mirror" and the movement to address sexual harassment in Hollywood and other industries.
Dundalk Rugby team continued their preparations for the new season with the club's first transatlantic tour in many years last week.
The Mill Road men set off for St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada at the invitation of Mr. Pat O'Callaghan, a committed and loyal supporter of the club, last Wednesday week.
A game against the locals, Swilers Rugby Club, on Friday saw the tourists come up narrowly short, though the trip remained a thundering success despite the defeat.
The highlights of the tour came off the field, however, as the 35-strong group took in some cod fishing and whale watching in Quid Vidi with the hospitality having been provided by Dr. Noel and Christine Browne.
With the Leinster league to get underway in September, the team will continue their pre-season schedule on Irish soil with the team bonding and experienced gained from the trip sure to stand them in good stead.
The Rugby Club are indebted to their sponsors who made the tour possible.
Japanese stocks ended marginally lower in choppy trade on Wednesday, as investors refrained from taking positions ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve's monetary policy decision. The index was confined to a narrow range ahead of the Fed's two-day policy meeting that ends later on Wednesday, at which the U.S. central bank is expected to raise interest rates.
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Sal Biasi is goin' to Kansas City.
At least that's the hope after the Royals chose the Penn State University pitcher and former Hazleton Area two-sport standout in the 11th round of major league draft Wednesday.
Biasi was the Nittany Lions' top pitcher during the 2017 season, earning All Big Ten second-team honors.
Biasi's selection comes one year after his younger brother Dante was picked in the 20th round by the Chicago Cubs. Dante decided to attend Penn State where he will compete for a job next season.
Look for more about Sal Biasi in Thursday's Standard Speaker print edition.
Several large cruiser wakes are being blamed for an outing on the water being interrupted by a trip to the E-R for an Iowa woman. The highway patrol report indicates it happened around 4:45 Saturday afternoon near the 7-milemarker of the main channel. 54-year-old Anita Schaub, of Cedar Falls, was a passenger in the boat and stood up as the boat hit several large wakes causing her to fall. Schaub was treated for moderate injuries at Lake Regional. The operator of the boat, 53-year-old Michael Schaub, was not injured.
Chino Hills golf companions Judy Amiguet, Barbara Hanson, Vi Page and Jean Brennecke are seen here at the Great Wall of China. They traveled to Beijing, Zian and Shanghai.
The Daily Bulletin is eager to enjoy its readers’ vacation trips with its regular Daily Bulletin on Vacation feature, publishing photos of readers on vacation holding the newspaper in the photo.
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While addressing a press conference in the national capital on Wednesday, National Spokesperson of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Sambit Patra appreciated the Supreme Court's verdict over Delhi Lieutenant Governor and Delhi Government's power tussle and said it is good that the Supreme Court upheld the Constitution of India and gave a decision against anarchy.
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VICTORIA - British Columbia Premier John Horgan will be giving his government's decision on the future of the controversial Site C hydroelectric dam this morning.
The New Democrat government has been debating whether to continue the construction of the $8.3-billion dam or cancel the work midway through the job.
The B.C. Utilities Commission, an independent energy regulator, concluded in its assessment that the dam is over budget and behind schedule.
The dam has been marked by deeply divisive approaches to environmental, economic, technological and Indigenous concerns that have become the front lines of political battles in B.C.
An estimated $4 billion has been spent so far on the dam that has been under construction for more than two years.
B.C. Hydro, the province's public utility, has said more than 2,000 people are working on Site C, which is in the Peace River area near Fort St. John.
April 20 Restaurant Group Plc finance chief, Barry Nightingale, is set to leave the company after less than a year in the role, Sky News reported.
Nightingale's departure is set to be announced as early as Friday, the newspaper also reported. bit.ly/2pWHdak
Restaurant Group named Barry Nightingale, the former head of Monarch Airlines, as its finance chief in June last year. (Reporting by Parikshit Mishra in Bengaluru)
BEIJING (AP) — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has made a new appeal for calm on the Korean Peninsula and says he believes the United States would prefer a diplomatic resolution to the standoff.
Wang told reporters Tuesday that although U.S. officials have made clear that a military strike remains on the table, he believes that Washington would still prefer to de-escalate tensions through multi-sided talks.
Wang’s comments came amid a mounting war of words between Washington and Pyongyang. After Vice President Mike Pence visited the demilitarized zone in South Korea on Monday and warned that “all options are on the table,” a senior North Korean official responded by accusing the U.S. of bringing the countries to the brink of thermonuclear war.
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International Development Secretary Penny Mordaunt uses sign language in Parliament as she announces a global disability conference will take place in London later this month.
The historic moment, believed to be the first time a cabinet minister has used sign language on the front bench, was applauded by MPs.
Happy Fourth of July.
Did the rather dimwitted hosts of Donald Trump’s favorite news source “Fox and Friends” get punked by a Thomas Jefferson impersonator?
Everything he read from the Declaration of Independence actually appears in our founding document. But his selection of specific items from the long list of grievances against George III is interesting in light of recent events.
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MARBLEHEAD, OH (AP) — A 77-year-old man in Ohio has pleaded guilty to raping a woman who posted a Snapchat video of herself being attacked.
James Allen says he had been drinking and did not remember what happened.
Police in Danbury Township, near Marblehead, arrested Allen in early August after the victim’s friend saw the Snapchat video and alerted officers. Ottawa County Prosecutor James VanEerten says the video clearly showed a sexual assault taking place.
Prosecutors say Allen pleaded guilty Friday to rape and faces up to 11 years in prison when he is sentenced in December.
Allen said Friday that he takes full responsibility.
The Israeli government said on Tuesday it was abandoning a plan to forcibly deport African migrants who entered the country illegally.
The government had been working for months on an arrangement to expel thousands of mostly Eritrean and Sudanese men who crossed into Israel through Egypt’s Sinai desert.
“At this stage, the possibility of carrying out an unwilling deportation to a third country is not on the agenda,” the government wrote in a response to the court.
The migrants, it said, will again be able to renew residency permits every 60 days, as they were before the deportation push.
Many economists may have underestimated the role of improvements to the supply side of the eurozone economy. And there are still plenty of supply side measures at both eurozone and national level that could improve actual and potential growth, writes Simon Nixon.
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NEW YORK (AP) — McDonald’s says it has reached a settlement with a U.S. labor agency over a lawsuit that could have decided if the fast-food company should be liable for hiring, pay and other decisions made at its franchised restaurants.
The lawsuit, filed in 2016 by the National Labor Relations Board, contended that McDonald’s should be considered a “joint employer” with its franchises. But the settlement, if approved by a judge, would squash that.
NLRB did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
McDonald’s Corp., based in Oak Brook, Illinois, says the settlement is the first step toward ending “wasteful multi-year litigation.”
Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson will bring their shock rock shenanigans to the Xfinity Theatre in Hartford this summer.
The pair are set to co-headline the Xfinity Theatre on Aug. 11 at 7 p.m. Tickets for the show are on sale beginning Saturday, March 24 at 20 a.m. through Live Nation at livenation.com and by calling Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000.
The Zombie and Manson tour was also part of Live Nation's "Ticket to Rock" package that provides tickets to four separate summer concerts at Xfinity Theatre.
Zombie is a Haverhill, MA native who founded metal band White Zombie before a successful solo career as a musician, producer, and film director.
Manson was one of the stars of 90s metal with his hit releases "Antichrist Superstar" and "Mechanical Animals."
Dr. Mugan specializes in artificial intelligence and machine learning. His current research focuses in the area of deep learning, where he seeks to allow computers to acquire abstract representations that enable them to capture subtleties of meaning. Dr. Mugan received his Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Texas at Austin. His thesis work was in the area of developmental robotics where he focused on the problem of how to build robots that can learn about the world in the same way that children do.
She will be awarded exactly what she asked for, $1.
BREAKING: Jury sides with Taylor Swift in sexual assault civil trial, symbolically awards her $1.00 — NBC News (@NBCNews) August 14, 2017
He’s prob gonna pay her in pennies because you know how those zany, wacky DJs are.
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A search has been launched for a man wanted in connection with an alleged assault, say police.
The Risk and Threat Team at Blackpool Police say that Paul Smyth is wanted following an allegation of assault on a man and his daughter in Blackpool on Thursday, November 30.
A spokesman for the team said: "Police are keen to trace the whereabouts of Smyth aged 39 years.
"Smyth is wanted in relation to an allegation of assault on a male and his daughter in Blackpool.
"If you have any information which can help the Police in the matter please contact the Officer in charge of the case."
Anyone with information should email 8659@lancashire.pnn.police.uk or call 101.
Alternatively you can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
A National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) event titled “Take a Knee for Equality and Justice for all” in order to “Stand Up for America” will be held Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Mission Plaza in San Luis Obispo.
The event will include an opening ceremony by the Chumash Tribal Council leader, musical performances, speeches by local leaders and human rights organizations, including Bend The Arc SLO, Mothers for Peace, GALA, and Unity of San Luis Obispo.
A voter registration booth and information booths representing groups in the community supporting inclusiveness and tolerance will be there as well. A drawing for many donated raffle prizes is being held at 2 p.m.
February is Black History Month.
MONTGOMERY, Alabama (AP) — Donald Trump Jr. is defending how his father's responded to this summer's violent racial protests and blaming campus liberals for an atmosphere the younger Trump says is unfair to conservatives.
Trump Jr. says it should not have been controversial for his father to blame "both sides" for the August violence in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Trump Jr. didn't mention the incident in Charlottesville in which a white nationalist plowed a car into a crowd, killing a counter-protester. But the president's son is noting a onetime Bernie Sanders supporter who shot Republican congressmen gathered at a congressional baseball practice in June.
Trump Jr. is speaking at a private Christian university in Alabama.
He is sidestepping the ongoing FBI probe into Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential campaign.
The Board of Control for in India (BCCI) has confirmed to that Indian pacer stayed in a hotel in on February 17 and 18.
BCCI's response came after a letter was sent to the Board by the seeking Shami's schedule last month. The police sought the details to check if he had gone to as claimed by his wife
Earlier in the week, Shami had pledged full co-operation from his side and his family as a team arrived at his house in Uttar Pradesh's Amroha city, to continue investigations into the allegation levelled against him by his wife.
Shami's wife had earlier alleged that Shami abused her physically and mentally on multiple occasions and has been involved in extra-marital affairs.
Consequently, a case has also been registered against Shami under various non-bailable and bailable sections of the IPC, including Section 307 (attempt to murder) and Section 376 (rape) of the Indian Penal Code.
However, the bowler has refuted all the allegations and said that someone was misleading his wife.
Dominic Green’s three-pointer at the buzzer Saturday night gave Washington a 78-75 win over No. 9 Arizona.
It was Green’s fourth trey of the game. He finished with 14 points.
Dusan Ristic lead UA (19-5, 9-2) with 21 points and ten rebounds.
The win was the fourth straight for the Huskies (17-6, 7-3) and their first over a Top 10 team at home since 2008.
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Superintendent Jay Dave is the highest-ranking police officer from a black, Asian or minority ethnic background in Wales.
He joined South Wales Police at the age of 23, and was the first BAME police officer posted to Barry in the Vale of Glamorgan.
Just 1.6% of police officers in Wales are from BAME backgrounds.
Supt Dave said: “We’re not going to be a responsive police force that understands all of its communities, without looking like, sounding like and being like all of those things.”
He came to the UK from Tanzania with his family, who are originally from India.
At least half-a-dozen people are taken into custody over the weekend by the highway patrol. 32-year-old Cody Robinett, of Eldon, was arrested shortly after 5:00 Saturday afternoon. Robinett had been wanted on two Miller County warrants for an alleged bond violation in connection to drug-related charges. The highway patrol also arrested two people for driving while intoxicated and three people for boating while intoxicated…not displaying proper navigational lights apparently led to those three being checked out in the first place before being arrested.
NAPLES, Italy — Napoli full back Faouzi Ghoulam has had a third operation on his right knee but the Algeria international should be fit to take part in pre-season training.
Ghoulam missed most of last season after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his knee in November and fracturing his kneecap in training in February.
There were fears he had another problem after his knee swelled up on holiday recently and Ghoulam underwent further tests earlier this week.
On Wednesday Napoli says Ghoulam had "a small operation to remove the metal pin in his right patella."
A day after Wetaskiwin High School was placed on lockdown due to an alleged threat, and five youths were arrested, RCMP said no charges were laid.
RCMP officers were called to Wetaskiwin High School at about 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 29, after they were made aware of a possible threat in the parking lot.
The school was placed on lock down for about 30 minutes and police found and arrested five youths, the lockdown was lifted when the teens were arrested.
Investigators later determined there was no viable threat to the school, and no charges were laid. Police said school officials will be dealing with the students involved.
Kojo Yankson, Host of Joy Fm’s Super Morning Show
Host of Joy Fm’s Super Morning Show, Kojo Yankson replied callers who accused him of failing to hold the previous government accountable for the flooding that occurred this morning in Accra and other parts of the country.
Mr Yankson rejected the accusations maintaining that he had no interest at all in protecting one government or the other.
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Tim Rakel has fronted a handful of bands over the past fifteen years — the raggedy Bad Folk, the harder-charging Union Electric — but the May Day Orchestra holds a special place in his collected songbook. A songwriter with a burly, stentorian delivery and a desire to tell knotty stories rather than make easy rhymes, Rakel returned with a new May Day lineup at the beginning of 2018, and its albumpinpoints the band’s strengths. On the album, Rakel sings of Yusuf bin Hasan, a Kenyan revolutionary who led a massacre in Mombasa in 1631. But for Rakel and his bandmates, the story is launch pad for themes of colonialism and revenge, and with new guitarist Charlie Tabing’s searing leads, these songs work as equal parts history lesson, parable and rock song.folk operas, the people’s history, Son Volt
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CAPITOL NASHVILLE’s LUKE BRYAN will release his sixth studio album, “What Makes You Country,” on FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8th. The project will include the lead single, “Light It Up,” the title track, and 13 additional cuts. BRYAN made the announcement today (10/6) on ABC-TV’s “Good Morning AMERICA,” with a video of fans sharing what makes them Country; check out that video here. “What Makes You Country” will be a running theme throughout the launch of the album, which is available for pre-order here.
“My favorite part of making a new album is getting to collaborate with the songwriting community in this town,” said BRYAN. “It is important to me to continue to push myself to grow on all levels, and I feel like we did that on this project. Making and performing music never gets old, and I can honestly say I am having the time of my life. I will be forever grateful to every fan who sings along each night.”
WASHINGTON May 2 U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday said Republicans should make it easier for the Senate to pass legislation, either by allowing bills to be approved by a simple majority vote or by winning a wider majority in the 2018 congressional election.
"The reason for the plan negotiated between the Republicans and Democrats is that we need 60 votes in the Senate which are not there! We either elect more Republican Senators in 2018 or change the rules now to 51%. Our country needs a good 'shutdown' in September to fix mess!" he wrote on Twitter. (Reporting by Susan Heavey; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
The embargo has been lifted—but don't worry about spoilers!
With the exception of a few cast members, Monday's Hollywood premiere marked the first time that the stars of Marvel Studios' Avengers: Infinity War saw the film in its entirety. (During the film's production in 2017, the actors were typically only given excerpts of the script—and, as the cast members said on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, some were given alternate scripts altogether.)
Uniting characters from Ant-Man, Captain America, Doctor Strange, Guardians of the Galaxy, The Incredible Hulk, Iron Man and Thor against a common enemy—in this case, Thanos (Josh Brolin)—was no easy task. But crticis agree directors Anthony Russo and Joe Russo, producer Kevin Feige and screenwriters Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely all met the challenge. Here's what critics and stars who attended the premiere had to say about the movie on Twitter:
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Alan Pardew remains the racing favourite to be the next manager - but after Mauricio Pellegrino was sacked by Southampton, there aren't many other candidates.
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is actually second favourite with Skybet, but is a 9/1 shot, while David Moyes of West Ham is third favourite at 14/1.
Conte has been linked with roles back in Italy this season while West Ham has been subject to supporter unrest.
Pardew has enjoyed just a single victory in the 18 matches that he has been in charge at The Hawthorns.
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is 18/1 with Skybet.
The odds of no manager being sacked at all is 10/1, while Sam Allardyce is an 25/1 shot.
Less surprising is the manager considered safest. Pep Guardiola, who is running away with the championship at Manchester City, is 100/1 against being the next manager to depart.
NEW YORK (AP) — Mike Smith scored 20 points and Columbia kept Dartmouth winless in the Ivy League with a 77-74 victory on Saturday night.
Quinton Adlesh added 18 points on 6 of 10 shooting from distance for the Lions (6-13, 3-3). Lukas Meisner scored 16 points and led with 11 rebounds. Kyle Castlin also scored 16 and Patrick Tape had 10 rebounds.
Adlesh sank three 3-pointers early and Smith and Meisner each added another to help Columbia to a 21-12 lead and the Lions were up 39-27 at intermission.
A hail of 3-pointers by both teams opened the second half and Columbia led 63-54 midway. Dartmouth’s Ian Sistare drained a 3-pointer late to give the Big Green a 67-66 edge but it didn’t last as Castlin replied with six straight points and Smith added a 3 to put Columbia up 75-72 with 1:06 left.
Adrease Jackson scored 24 points and grabbed 14 rebounds for the Big Green (4-15, 0-6) who are on a nine-game skid. Miles Wright added 19 points.
China's Anbang Insurance Group will let its agreement to acquire U.S. annuities and life insurer Fidelity & Guaranty Life for $1.6 billion lapse, after failing to secure all the necessary regulatory approvals, people familiar with the matter said on Sunday. The development casts new doubt on Anbang's commitment to U.S. deals, following its abandoned attempt last year to acquire Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc for $14 billion.
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ROME (AP) — Police in northern Italy found a small arsenal of Kalashnikovs, pistols and ammunition hidden in the trunk of a rental car and arrested the Bosnian man who was driving it.
The ANSA news agency says police believe the car, which had Swiss license plates, was headed to Barcelona when they stopped it on a routine check April 19 in Gorizia, near Italy's northeast border with Slovenia and Austria.
ANSA says police became suspicious when they found two Berettas in a bag. They then proceeded to search the rest of the car and found several guns in the spare wheel well of the trunk and another stash under the back seat.
The 52-year-old Bosnian was being held on suspicion of possession and transport of weapons of war.
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An airline pilot is facing charges in Canada after police say he was found by his co-pilot passed out in the cockpit of a Boeing 737 before it was set to take off.
Calgary police say the gate crew as well as crewmembers on the aircraft indicated that Miroslav Gronych was behaving strangely ahead of his scheduled flight Saturday. Sgt. Paul Stacey says the co-pilot later found the 37-year-old captain "slumped over in the seat" of the airliner.
The pilot was escorted from the plane and charged with having a blood-alcohol level above .08 and controlling an aircraft while impaired. Police allege Gronych had three times the legal amount of alcohol in his system.
Sunwing Airlines calls it "a very unfortunate matter."
The Mexico-bound plane later took off with another pilot.
USC moves The Citadel game to Columbia
COLUMBIA – The University of South Carolina’s baseball game against The Citadel tomorrow night (Tuesday, March 20) has been moved to Founders Park to avoid the thunderstorms that are projected for the Charleston area. First pitch for tomorrow’s game is scheduled for 7 p.m. The Tuesday, April 10th game scheduled for Founders Park will now be played at Joe Riley Park in Charleston.
Ticket holders will need to use their April 10th ticket against The Citadel for admission to tomorrow night’s contest at 7 p.m. Fans who cannot make the game can exchange the April 10thgame vs. The Citadel for any other game in the SRO Bi-Lo Berm area. Exchanges will be based on availability.
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Food Processing Minister had an unexpected reason to smile. To her surprise, a German official praised her online presence. The official, who represents the world’s largest food and beverage fair in Cologne, said that German ministers could learn a thing or two from Badal’s tech savvy ways. That the appreciation came from someone from Germany, considered one of the most technologically advanced countries, was probably on Badal’s mind as she flashed a warm smile.
× Warm and humid for the rest of the week
In spite of our dry month of August this has been a wet Summer. The good news for farmers is that our chances for rain will increase late this week.
This has been a mild Summer so far. That will change this week and a surge of warm air will settle in for the next seven days. 90-dgree heat will return by the start of next week.
We’ve only had six, 90-degree days so far this Summer
Summer rain fall continues to be above average.
We’ve bee quite dry for the past three weeks.
Expect a dry, warm Tuesday at the fairgrounds.
Scattered t-storms are likely Thursday.
Showers will linger into Friday.
Dry weather will return for the weekend.
Eastbound lanes of Interstate 40 in Faulkner County have been shut due to a crash, according to the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department.
The wreck is west of Mayflower and has shut down a 1-mile stretch of the interstate near the 135 mile marker, the agency said.
No further information was available as of Wednesday afternoon.
Check back with Arkansas Online for updates on this developing story.
VENICE — “You guys, just say ‘skooozy’ and walk through,” a young American woman commanded her friends, caught in one of the bottlenecks of tourist traffic that clog Venice’s narrow streets, choke its glorious squares and push the locals of this enchanting floating city out and onto drab, dry land. “We don’t have time!”
Neither, the Italian government worries, does Venice.
Don’t look now, but Venice, once a great maritime and mercantile power, risks being conquered by day-trippers.
The soundtrack of the city is now the wheels of rolling luggage thumping up against the steps of footbridges as phalanxes of tourists march over the city’s canals. Snippets of Venetian dialect can still be heard between the gondoliers rowing selfie-snapping couples. But the lingua franca is a foreign mash-up of English, Chinese and whatever other tongue the mega cruise ships and low-cost flights have delivered that morning. Hotels have replaced homes.
It’s Tornado Awareness Week in Wisconsin. Now that we’re reasonably certain to be done with winter weather, Tod Pritchard with Wisconsin Emergency Management wants us to start thinking about the severe weather that comes when the days turn warn.
“Make sure that you dust off your plans for a tornado,” Pritchard advises. “It’s not really a question of if we’ll have a big tornado in Wisconsin, it’s a question of when.” According to the National Weather Service, Wisconsin averages 23 tornadoes annually. Last year, there were 16 tornado touchdowns in the state. All of the tornadoes were either an EF0 or EF1
For the second year in a row, there will be a statewide tornado drill, scheduled for Thursday at 6:55 p.m. The tornado drill will take place even if the sky is cloudy, dark and or rainy. If actual severe storms are expected in the state on Thursday, April 20, the tornado drills will be postponed until Friday, April 21 with the same times. If severe storms are possible Friday, the drills will be canceled.
Cole has signed a one-year contract with Maccabi Tel Aviv of the Euroleague, international writer David Pick reports.
Cole opened the 2016-17 campaign playing in the Chinese Basketball Association, but following the completion of that season, he ended up joining the Thunder for the final month of their schedule. He took part in just 13 games, posting averages of 3.3 points and 1.1 assists across 9.6 minutes. Once again, Cole struggled to field interest during free agency this offseason and will now head to Maccabi Tel Aviv. That said, there's a chance he ends up coming back to the States following the completion of their season once again, so it wouldn't be surprising if he ultimately attempted to latch on with a contender in February.
The European Commission and the government of Germany urged US President Donald Trump not to withdraw from the Iran nuclear accord.
The representative of the Brussels office said on Friday that the deal is a long-term solution to the Iranian nuclear problem, DW reported.
Berlin also stressed the importance of the treaty with Tehran. Representative of the Foreign Ministry of Germany noted that relevant consultations are being conducted by the German Embassy in Washington with members of the US Congress to influence the decision of the Trump's administration.
Government’s handling of the Amerindian Land Titling (ALT) process is not about money but it is about time, personnel and equipment, Minister of Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs Sidney Allicock told a parliamentary committee yesterday, acknowledging that only a quarter of the money available has been spent.
“The situation is not money. It is time and manpower. It is time consuming,” Allicock said. However, committee member Opposition MP Pauline Sukhai retorted, “He has no problems with money but he has problems with execution. That needs to be corrected.”
Allicock’s and Sukhai’s comments were made at yesterday’s meeting of the Parliamentary Sectoral Committee on Natural Resources at which Allicock answered questions on a status report on ALT. ….
(CNN) More than half of the world's children are at risk one or more of three threats -- conflict, poverty and discrimination against girls -- according to a new report from Save the Children.
The report, published ahead of International Children's Day on June 1, estimates 1.2 billion children are exposed to at least one of those risks. Of those, 153 million children are at extreme risk of all three.
"More than half the world's children start their lives held back because they are a girl, because they are poor or because they are growing up in a warzone," the report said.
"Early marriage, child labor and malnutrition are just some of the life-changing events that can rob children of their childhood."
A displaced Syrian child at a temporary camp in the village of Ain Issa on April 28, 2017.
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HARTFORD (AP) — A former Hartford police sergeant caught on video stomping on a handcuffed man’s head following a car chase has been sentenced to two years of probation and 25 hours of community service.
Former Sgt. Sean Spell avoided potential jail time Thursday after pleading no contest to misdemeanor assault.
The 46-year-old Spell was arrested after a June 2016 encounter with Emilio Diaz following a police chase of a stolen car from Hartford into West Hartford. A police dashboard camera recorded Spell stomping on Diaz’s head.
Spell said he kicked Diaz because Diaz refused to stop spitting blood at him. Diaz denies the allegation.
Spell was allowed to retire last year amid a police excessive force investigation.
Drug possession and other charges remain pending against Diaz in connection with the chase.
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A silk tie given as a gift by Donald Trump is one of the lots on offer in a charity auction.
The future US President gave it to journalist and television personality Piers Morgan on the show Celebrity Apprentice which he won in 2009.
Donation: Patron Piers Morgan
Now, as its newest patron, Mr Morgan has donated it to St Peter and St James Hospice in North Chailey for its forthcoming online auction.
Bidding starts at 10am tomorrow (Saturday, February 3) in the SWALK (Sealed With A Loving Kiss) event.
The tie has been dubbed ‘priceless’, but bidding starts at £50.
The hospice’s first online auction fund-raiser continues until 10pm on Sunday, February 11. Visit www.32auctions.com/SWALK
It features a host of celebrity items, show tickets, holidays and days out.
Among them are a pair of signed trainers donated by tennis star Andy Murray, a signed photograph and kiss in that trademark lippie from actress Joanna Lumley and X Factor judge Simon Cowell’s trademark Ray Bans.
Late Monday morning, Sedona Fire, while responding to a medical call, happened upon a vehicle fire. Fire Investigator Rick Evans says a local sightseeing trolley caught fire forcing the evacuation of the passengers onto the side of highway 179, between Little Horse and Bell Rock Trail Heads. Evans says crews quickly notified the dispatch center and went to work extinguishing the fire. Evans says it was very fortunate that Engine 561 discovered the fire when they did, as nearby grass and brush were beginning to burn just as the engine arrived. He says one passenger twisted an ankle exiting the vehicle, but other than that no injuries were reported. Evans says the fire started in the engine compartment but the exact cause is unknown.
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Bills coach Sean McDermott is encouraged by the initial medical reports on his injured quarterbacks to feel confident Buffalo won't have to add a player before hosting Miami this weekend.
McDermott did not go into further detail, a day after the Bills (7-6) beat Indianapolis 13-7 in overtime to stay in the AFC playoff picture.
Rookie Nathan Peterman is in the NFL's concussion protocol after being dazed while making a headfirst dive in the third quarter against the Colts. Peterman started in place of Tyrod Taylor, who bruised his left knee in a 23-3 loss to New England a week earlier.
Third-stringer Joe Webb finished the game in place of Peterman.
McDermott says Taylor showed signs of making progress over the past few days after practicing on a limited basis last week.
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Man Utd sign £31m Lindelof from Benfica
Manchester United have completed the signing of defender Victor Lindelof from Benfica for £31m. The Sweden international, 22, travelled to Manchester on Wednesday to discuss terms and have a medical. Lindelof, who has won 12 caps for Sweden, becomes United’s most expensive defender, overtaking the £29.1m paid for Rio Ferdinand in 2002. “I’m thrilled,” said […]
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Posted: Dec 11, 2017 7:30 AMUpdated: Dec 11, 2017 12:22 PM
Ben Nicholas
The Dewey Christmas Parade was a raging success on Saturday evening with more than 75 participants in the parade, and hundreds of spectators on the streets. Starting with the Dewey Police Department and ending with Santa, the parade saw many different organizations build floats to celebrate the holidays. Judges tallied their scores, and declared 8 winners.
The results from the parade:
Commercial
Arrowhead Veterinary Clinic Medicalodges of Dewey
Non-Commercial
Gold Wing Road Riders Kiddie Park
Religious
Dewey United Methodist Church Lighthouse Outreach Center
Youth
Copan FFA Paths To Independence
Congratulations to all of the winners, and thank you to all of the participants and the City of Dewey.
LAGOS, March 31 South Africa's Tiger Brands is still interested in investing in Nigeria despite pulling out of a flour milling business it acquired that never turned a profit, local conglomerate UAC said on Friday.
UAC's chief executive said its partnership with the food company was paying dividends and in recent conversations the South African firm had said Nigeria remained important as it looked to expand abroad.
Tiger Brands sold its 65.7 percent stake in its loss making Nigerian division for $1 to Dangote Industries Limited, having bought it for $200 million in 2012. (Reporting by Chijioke Ohuocha; Editing by Greg Mahlich)
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Iowans are asking GOP lawmakers to reconsider proposed budget cuts they say would be devastating for the state's farmers, students and most vulnerable citizens.
Members of the public and lobbying groups spoke Monday at a Capitol hearing, criticizing proposed reductions they say will hurt vital services. GOP lawmakers hope to approve a roughly $7.2 billion budget this week as they hurry to adjourn the session.
Small agriculture groups asked the Republican-led Legislature to reconsider cutting the Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture at Iowa State University. Advocates for the center say it is vital for innovation within the state's farming businesses.
Others criticized cuts to higher education, victims' services and conservation as well as the loss of federal family planning money.
GOP lawmakers say the cuts are needed amid budget constraints.
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Will David Ross return to dance another week on ‘DWTS’?
David Ross and Lindsay Arnold on "Disney Night" on "Dancing with the Stars" | ABC
It was a magical Monday night indeed, as “Dancing with the Stars” presented it’s hugely popular “Disney Night” spectacular. And to add to the drama, dancers were told as the evening progressed whether they were ‘safe’ to return for another week of competition, or “in jeopardy,” meaning they could go home by night’s end.
SPOILER ALERT
By the show’s halfway point, three couples were already in jeopardy (not to be revealed here yet).
As for retired Chicago Cubs catcher David Ross? Well, he hadn’t yet danced a step to his “Cars 3”-inspired jive routine with pro partner Lindsay Arnold, but it was revealed he is safe, and will be back next week.
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“I wrote a book all about the joy of food. I am on a mission to knock one of these superfood shills off their perch,” she said.
She is no fan of Jasmine and Melissa Hemsley, the sisters whose gluten-, grain- and refined sugar-free recipes have proved a hit with the fashion crowd; or of Joe Wicks, the fitness coach who has no nutritional qualifications but has sold two million books espousing a “reduced-carbohydrate breakfast and lunch”.
The Hemsleys have accepted that their food evangelism is not for everyone. Appearing at the BFI and Radio Times Festival earlier this month, they said: "People will say about us whatever they think... we're not going to be able to convince everyone. But those that we can: we're very happy and proud to have done that."
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84-year-old iconic artist Little Richard is singing a very different song than the one he has been the majority of his career. In a recent interview, he stated that he would be living out the rest of his time on earth the way God would want him to. Click on the audio player to hear more in this exclusive clip from the Early Morning Evening News on the “Ed Lover Show.”
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MARANG: The police seized an assortment of drugs worth RM77,158 with the arrest of a man during a raid at a house in Bukit Payung housing estate yesterday.
District police chief, DSP Suhaimi Mohd Ali said the 42-year-old suspect who had five criminal records related to drugs was released from jail on June 26 after serving a 10-year jail term for a drug offence.
He said the man was picked up at 7.30am following the seizure of psychotropic pills, Eramine 5, syabu, and heroin from the house and a car.
The police also seized RM10,000 from the suspect who will be remanded until Dec 16. — Bernama
WHITE RIVER, SD – Donna Lee Scott Harris was born April 16, 1943 in Philadelphia. She graduated from high school in 1960, did modeling, then traveled to SD to attend USD. While there she met Garry Harris of White River and they were married in February 1963. They had two sons: Christopher Robert and Scott Leslie. Donna was a 4H leader, camp counselor, attended her son’s sporting events, and found her true passion as a reading and math tutor. Donna passed away Thursday March 8th surrounded by her family.
Donna is survived by son Scott Harris, his wife Amy (Kirkpatrick), grandchildren Autumn, Olivia, and Owen, and the Mallory family. Donna is preceded in death by her 3 month old son Christopher, husband Garry, and her parents.
A memorial service will be held in White River, SD on March 24th at the Methodist Church at 1PM. In lieu of flowers an education memorial fund will be set up in Donna’s name.
Photo by Jeff Baughan The sanctuary of the church has 150 chairs ready for Sunday's first service, but Pastor David Bounds said the church has room to seat many more and expects to for Sunday's service. Photo by Jeff Baughan The Pentecostals of Parkersburg will have its first service at 2 p.m. Sunday in the former Parkersburg Medical Associates location at 1122 Market St. Photo by Jeff Baughan The sanctuary of the church has 150 chairs ready for Sunday's first service, but Pastor David Bounds said the church has room to seat many more and expects to for Sunday's service.
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Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, center, arrives at the Fort Bragg courtroom facility for an arraignment hearing on Tuesday, May 17, 2016 on Fort Bragg, N.C. ANDREW CRAFT FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER via AP
Memorial Day Weekend is upon us. Now is a great time to remind everyone preparing to drive on many of the interstates and highways in Tennessee and many other states of the Move Over Law.
The law requires drivers to move over a full lane or slow down for emergency vehicles.
There's also a big social media push with law enforcement agencies from around the country raising awareness with the hashtag #MoveOver18.
Learn more about the law here.
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BBC One idents - the images between programmes which have ranged from swimming hippos to a revolving globe - are getting a makeover. The broadcaster has commissioned renowned British documentary photographer Martin Parr to "capture an evolving portrait of modern Britain in all its diversity" for 2017, based around the theme of "oneness".
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× Man arrested for trying to carjack man in Whitehaven
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — There was an attempted carjacking Sunday evening in Whitehaven.
The victim told police he was sitting in his car in the 4100 block of Neely Road around 8:15 p.m.
The two suspects came up to the victim, and one of them tried to open his car door as he pulled out a gun, police said.
The suspect yelled at the victim to get out of the car, but the victim said he put his car into reverse and backed up, which caused the suspects to run away westbound on Raines Road, police said.
Police said they took one suspect into custody.
Police are still investigating and looking for the other suspect.
The Muskingum County Emergency Management Agency announced that the 8 inch natural gas leak that occurred near Zanesville High School has been capped. E-M-A Executive Director Jeff Jadwin says Energy Cooperative crews were able to shut some valves on the line once they got some equipment in place. He says customers should not lose service as a result of the temporary repair. Jadwin says depending on damage to other parts of the gas line total repair will take between 6 and 8 hours, or maybe sooner. Jadwin says the “shutter in place” order has been lifted and people in the area can resume normal activities.
It’s been a record-setting year for the Sunrise Beach Fire Protection District. Chief Dennis Reilly says the department responded to their 749th run this morning. The previous record for a year was 743 runs. The record number is expected to continue to rise, as well. Chief Reilly says with 20 days left in the month, mild temperatures in the forecast, and an influx of holiday visitors expected to come to the region, they expect their numbers to increase significantly by the end of the year.
Below is an interview with Chief Dennis Reilly.
We must not lose sight of passive safety – Euro NCAP
Automotive World talks to Andrew Miller, Chairman of Euro NCAP and Chief Technical Officer at Thatcham Research. By Martin Kahl
2017 marks the 20th anniversary of Euro NCAP. The organisation’s first crash test results – a seven-car supermini test – were published in February 1997. Here, Automotive World talks to Andrew Miller, Chief Technical Officer at Thatcham Research, and Chairman of Euro NCAP about treading the fine lines between passive and active safety, and between improving safety through regulation and the power of market forces.
The increase in levels of driver assistance and autonomous driving make a convenient starting point, and one which Miller instantly uses to inject a dose of reality into the debate about vehicle automation….
APC, PDP will collapse before 2019 – Former Kogi acting governor, Clarence Olafemi
The All Progressive Congress (APC), chieftain in Kogi State, Chief Clarence Olafemi has predicted the collapse of both the All Progressives Congress, APC, and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) before 2019. Olafemi, in an interview with journalists in Lokoja said that, his prediction was predicated on the lingering crisis within both party which he said […]
APC, PDP will collapse before 2019 – Former Kogi acting governor, Clarence Olafemi
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TORONTO - A man is dead following a late-night shooting in one of Toronto's busiest intersections.
Police say a man was shot at around 11 p.m. at Yonge-Dundas Square in the heart of downtown.
The man believed to be in his 20s was rushed to a nearby trauma centre in critical condition.
Homicide Det. Stephen Henkel says he died of his injuries in hospital.
He says investigators had not yet identified the victim, nor have they released any suspect information.
Henkel says police are seeking witnesses from the many people who in the square at the time of the shooting and planned to check out surveillance camera footage in the area.
Black boy has it all,
but black boy is afraid he’ll fall
Black boy ain’t no sissy,
black boy has to be a man
Ain’t his fault his dad left him
Black boy can’t love his wife
‘cause he a mama’s boy
Black boy can’t play with dolls,
he gotta play with masculine toys
It’s alot he feels within,
black boy tries to wipe off his brown skin
He thinks he’s too dirty,
he can’t get clean
Sits in the bathtub all night,
cries himself to sleep
But what he doesn’t know is that he is a king,
black boys brown beautiful skin is a cherished thing
Black boy gotta play by the rules,
If he don’t then yall gone see him on the news
Black boy can’t play with no cops,
can’t eat no skittles, can’t play hop scotch
Can’t walk down the road,
can’t get a degree
Can’t be woke and can’t be free
Crying, dying and feeling depressed,
black boy is also feeling oppressed
Maybe one day black boy will have it all,
maybe one day black boy can finally stand tall.
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A new report from a group representing 15 health insurers operating in Ohio says managed care is saving Medicaid a lot of money.
Miranda Motter is the CEO of the Ohio Association of Health Plans. She says the report looked at costs from 2013 to 2015, and compared managed care costs versus what would have been paid out under traditional fee-for-service plans. “When you look at that two year period of time, the savings was about $2.5 to $3.2 billion in lower costs.”
And when prescription drugs were added in, Motter said Ohio saved more than 13% over the average costs racked up in other states. And Motter says while the report looks good for her group, she says it’s backed up by data.
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While many schools passed their health inspections this week with flying colors, the same cannot be said for one Batesville restaurant.
Among the observations reported: “evidence of mice activity and feces.”
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March 31 Mad Catz Interactive Inc:
* Mad Catz Interactive - co, subsidiary, 1328158 Ontario Inc., made a voluntary assignment in bankruptcy on March 30, 2017
* Mad Catz Interactive Inc - Pricewaterhousecoopers Inc has been appointed as trustee in bankruptcy of company's estate
* Mad Catz Interactive-Mad Catz, Inc ceased operations, filed voluntary petition for relief under chapter 7 of U.S. Bankruptcy code to initiate orderly liquidation of assets
* Mad Catz Interactive - certain of co's other subsidiaries filed or will file for liquidation under comparable legislation in their countries of origin
* Mad Catz Interactive - announced that all of directors and officers of company have resigned effective as march 30, 2017
* Mad Catz Interactive - board of directors has been advised that co's lenders will not increase amount of its credit facilities beyond current levels Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Kid Rock hit the stage with Foreigner during the band’s recent appearance in Detroit. The appearance was Rock’s first public offering in the Detroit area in roughly two years and marks his first live show in the area since expressing interest in a run for the Senate seat from Michigan. “Y’know, I was reading in Rolling Stone magazine the other day, they said Detroit rock ‘n’ roll audiences were one of the greatest audience in the world. I said to myself, ‘Shit, I’ve known that for 10 years!'” to which Foreigner’s Kelly Hansen replied, “I can attest to that, yes I can.” Kid Rock joined Foreigner for a performance of “Hot Blooded,” their finale for the evening. Rock also pumped up the crowd yelling: “If you guys yell loud enough they’ll do another song.” Sadly this was moments before the city’s curfew and the band opted to take a bow and call it a night. Copyright(c) 2017 RTTNews.com. All Rights ReservedLess «
We've all heard the story about how Leonardo DiCaprio got his name. His pregnant mother decided on it when she first felt the future film star kick while admiring a da Vinci painting at a museum in Florence.
Now, in what would appear to be a role that DiCaprio was born for, the 42-year-old actor and environmental activist will play his namesake in the film adaptation of Walter Isaacson's biography 'Leonardo da Vinci'.
Paramount Pictures & Universal Pictures currently in a bidding war to develop a biopic on Leonardo da Vinci; with Leonardo DiCaprio starring pic.twitter.com/XHWHALrL09 — GOAT Movie Podcast (@GOATfilmpodcast) August 12, 2017
Paramount Pictures won an intense battle with Universal Studios to acquire the rights for the book, which DiCaprio's production company, Appian Way, will produce according to Deadline.
According to Amazon Isaacson's 'Leonardo da Vinci' brings mankind's greatest thinker to life, "showing why we have much to learn from him".
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio — Cleveland Cavaliers centre Tristan Thompson could play for the first time since Nov. 1 on Tuesday against Atlanta.
Thompson has been sidelined with a strained left calf. The team initially said Thompson would be out for up to four weeks, but he said Monday that timeline was inaccurate and that his injury was more serious. Thompson did not divulge any other details about the injury.
Coach Tyronn Lue says Thompson will not start when he returns, meaning Kevin Love will remain at centre. Thompson says he's fine with a reserve role and made it clear he's willing to do whatever Lue needs.
The Cavaliers have won 14 of 15 and their defence has improved dramatically over the past month.
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A man has been charged with the murder of a "vulnerable" man who was found dead at his home in Lancashire.
Forty-five-year-old Christopher Moore's body was found at the house in Derby Street, Nelson, on 20 June.
A post-mortem examination revealed Mr Moore had suffered "significant injuries", police said.
Atif Muhmood, 38, of Bankhouse Road, Nelson, remains in custody and is scheduled to appear at Blackburn Magistrates Court on Thursday.
May 3 Telecom Italia Chief Executive Flavio Cattaneo tells analysts in a post-results call:
* group will need to invest 600-650 million euro in spectrum license renewal
* does not expect any particular changes in Italian mobile market in next 6-9 months before Iliad's arrival
* without shops, it's impossible to increase number of customers or have significant number of mobile clients in Italy
* network spin-off is not an option on the table Further company coverage: (Reporting by Milan newsroom)
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Holland has refused to satisfy Ankara’s demand that it hand over the Turkish officers who requested political asylum and has granted them temporary residence of 18 months, reported BGNES.
During this period, the Dutch Justice Ministry will review the requests of the Turkish officers and their families for political asylum in the country and decide their fate.
Ankara sent a request to the Dutch government insisting that the wanted NATO military officers be handed over to Turkey within three months, with the assurance that their Turkish citizenship will not be revoked.
The officers refused to return after the coup attempt on July 15, 2016 and pointed out in their requests for asylum that they have zero guarantees of a fair trial in their homeland, reported BBC Turk.
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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady won the NFL’s Most Valuable Player award, as expected after his chief competition, Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz, went down with an ACL injury on Dec 10.
Wentz, however, picked up the FedEx Air Player of the Year Award during Saturday’s NFL Honors at Northrup at the University of Minnesota. He will be on the sidelines Sunday to root against Brady and the Patriots in Super Bowl LII at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Wentz broke the Eagles’ team record for touchdowns passes in a single season with 33. He threw his 33rd after he tore his ACL against the Los Angeles Rams, a win that wrapped up the NFC East title. He completed 60.2 percent of his passes for 3,269 yards and just seven interceptions.
Doug Pederson lost out on the Coach of the Year award. That went to the Los Angeles Rams’ Sean McVay, even though Pederson had a better record and beat McVay’s Rams head to head with a backup quarterback in Nick Foles finishing up the 43-35 win that day in L.A.
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HALIFAX -- For the first time, electricity has been sent between Newfoundland and Nova Scotia through the new Maritime Link.
The 500-megawatt transmission line was tested Friday, but won't go into commercial operation until early in the New Year.
Rick Janega, the CEO of Emera Newfoundland and Labrador, calls the test an historic accomplishment and the culmination of almost seven years of work.
The project includes two 170-kilometre subsea cables across the Cabot Strait, with almost 50 kilometres of overland transmission in Nova Scotia and more than 300 kilometres of overland transmission in Newfoundland.
Once in service, the link will improve electrical interconnections between the Atlantic provinces and connect Newfoundland to the North American energy grid for the first time.
The link will eventually carry power from the Muskrat Falls hydro project in Labrador, where construction is running behind schedule and billions of dollars over budget.
FILE - In this Thursday, March 2, 2017 file photo, Tony Ferguson speaks with the media during a news conference for UFC 209 in Las Vegas. Ferguson is scheduled to battle Khabib Nurmagomedov, of Russia, in a mixed martial arts lightweight fight in Las Vegas. Tony Ferguson (22-3) fights seventh-ranked Kevin Lee (16-2) in UFC 216 on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. Ferguson has a nine-fight win streak coming into the bout, and the winner could ultimately fight against megastar Conor McGregor to unify the belt.(AP Photo/John Locher, File)
Former governor of Ondo State, Olusegun Mimiko has denied reports that he was sponsoring protest against President Muhammadu Buhari.
This is contained in a statement on Sunday by his media adviser, Eni Akinsola.
Mimiko said the allegation was handiwork of mischief makers and blackmailers.
“We are aware of an attempt to blackmail Dr Olusegun Mimiko by linking him to an anti-Buhari protest.
“The blackmailers are out to bandy figures running into hundreds of millions as funds released for the phantom support.
“Mimiko is not interested in causes he cannot stand up to be seen as supporting.
“He is of the firm conviction that the President, by transmitting power to the Vice President, has fulfilled the proper and constitutional requirement”, he declared.
JAKARTA:- A strong 6.4-magnitude earthquake hit off the Indonesian island Sumatra on Sunday but there was no tsunami risk, seismologists said as panicked residents fled their homes. The quake hit at a depth of 35 kilometres (22 miles) at 10:08 am (0308 GMT) 73 kilometres west of Bengkulu, according to the United States Geological Survey. “The earthquake was quite strong and shallow, it was felt all the way to Padang, West Sumatra, but there was no threat of a tsunami,” Mochammad Riyadi, an official at Indonesia’s meteorology and geophysics agency told .
General Bipin Rawat said parents should counsel young men who have taken up arms.
New Delhi: A day after four soldiers, including a decorated Major, were killed by terrorists in encounters in Jammu and Kashmir, Army Chief General Bipin Rawat had a strong warning for locals he said are "not supporting the army" despite people-friendly ops. Local people who picked up arms and appeared to support terrorists would be treated as anti-nationals and would face harsher action, said General Rawat. Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the soldiers who died in encounters in Kashmir's Handwara and Bandipora.
Barcelona have been unrelenting in their pursuit of Philippe Coutinho as they seek to find a replacement for Neymar, who joined Paris Saint-Germain in a world-record deal worth £198million.
Liverpool are already bracing themselves for a third bid for Coutinho with reports emerging last week the offer could be in the region of £108m.
The Reds have already turned down two bids, the last of which was for £90m.
Jurgen Klopp has publicly insisted Coutinho is not for sale at any price and suggested during pre-season Barca should stop ‘wasting their energy’.
Reports emerged last night that there could be a change to the transfer window which would see it close earlier next season.
A peaceful beginning to the workweek was shattered Monday after an explosion rattled through one of the busiest transit hubs in New York City, causing the authorities to evacuate hundreds of commuters and throwing the morning into chaos.
The Police Department said that one person was in custody after the blast echoed through the passageway connecting the Times Square and Port Authority subway stations shortly before 7:30 a.m.
The suspect, identified by the police as Akayed Ullah, 27, from Brooklyn, was in serious condition at Bellevue Hospital Center.
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MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) - A Vermont man facing his second federal death penalty trial for the 2000 abduction and murder of a Rutland supermarket worker wants the trial to be held in Burlington.
In a Monday court filing, attorneys for 36-year-old Donald Fell said that a number of prospective jurors who were in the process of being chosen last month before the trial was delayed until September would have had to travel a long distance to hear the case in Rutland.
The attorneys also argued a survey found prospective jurors from southwestern Vermont were more likely to favor the death penalty than those from northern and southeastern Vermont.
Fell was convicted in 2005 and sentenced to death for the killing of Terry King, but his conviction was overturned due to juror misconduct.
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× Utah senator resigning after Trump taps him for regional Health & Human Services director
SALT LAKE CITY — FOX 13 has confirmed Sen. Brian Shiozawa will resign from the Utah State Legislature after being tapped to serve in the Health & Human Services administration.
Sen. Shiozawa, R-Salt Lake City, was picked to be regional director for HHS and will be based out of Denver.
Sen. Shiozawa is a medical doctor with expertise in health care legislation on Utah’s Capitol Hill. In 2014, he helped save the life of Senate Majority Leader Ralph Okerlund, R-Monroe, who had a heart attack during the legislative session.
Most recently, Sen. Shiozawa signed on to a ballot initiative to support Medicaid expansion in Utah.
This is a breaking news story. Updates as details become available on FOX 13 and fox13now.com
Rapper Nicki Minaj recently took to social media to announce the launch date of her latest collaboration with DJ Calvin Harris.
(Photo: Reuters/Danny Moloshok)A photo of Nicki Minaj arriving for the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles in September 2012.
On Monday, June 12, Minaj posted a copy of the cover art of Harris' upcoming album titled "Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 1" on Instagram. In the caption, the rapper mentioned that her new project with Harris was a "real special record." She revealed that the album is set to be released on June 30, but she also encouraged her fans to preorder their copies of the album.
A suburban Kansas City mother has been found competent to stand trial on charges that she gave her three children medication to try and kill them before taking it herself.
The Kansas City Star reports that attorneys for 37-year-old Therese Roever requested a mental evaluation for the Olathe woman. A judge reviewed the results before finding Friday that Roever is able to understand the proceedings and help her attorneys defend her in the attempted capital murder case.
Court documents say two of the children would have died if they hadn’t been found and rushed to a hospital. The records also show Roever and her ex-husband have been involved in long-running litigation involving domestic issues, including child custody.
Roever is jailed on $1 million bond.
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TORONTO — A member of Toronto's board of health says the city is trying to partially open at least one of three safe injection sites by the end of the week.
Coun. Joe Cressy says work is being done to open part of the site located in a city-owned facility ahead of its estimated completion date in the fall.
The effort come after harm reduction workers have set up an unsanctioned safe injection site in a downtown Toronto park, saying the space is needed as the city grapples with a string of overdoses and suspected overdose deaths.
Last week, harm reduction workers said immediately opening interim drug use spaces would save lives while the city's three supervised injection sites were constructed.
Earlier this month, the city announced it was speeding up the opening of the three sites, as well as widening the distribution of the opioid overdose antidote naloxone to public health staff, community agencies and first responders.
It's a bit of a rumour, but it certainly makes sense.
It's that time of year when people start turning their minds to their favourite music of 2017. But where once that was a matter of thinking back over what you listened to most, your streaming service can now easily (and possibly embarrassingly) tell you. Thing is, I've not seen anyone listing Play Music or Apple Music (and certainly not Tidal) track listings. Everyone's been sharing their Spotify lists.
It's just that ubiquitous.
But it looks like YouTube is aiming to take on the music giant, if reports from Bloomberg are anything to go by. Apparently "people familiar with the matter" are of the opinion that a service called Remix is going to launch on YouTube in March of next year.
The service already has the support of Warner Music Group, according to these 'people', and Youtube's taking to Sony and Universal, as well as the Merlin consortium.
YouTube is also talking directly with artists to help promote the upcoming service.
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump will host military families on the South Lawn for a Fourth of July picnic.
“My fellow Americans, Melania and I are truly honored to wish every American a happy Independence Day,” Trump said.
The commander in chief will then watch fireworks put on by the National Park Service and watch a live performance from Sara Evans , Lola Astanova and American Idol finalists Jax and Jonny Brenns.
“Today as we celebrate the Fourth of July with friends and family let us never forget that our freedom has been earned through the blood, sweat and sacrifice of American heroes and these were great American heroes,” Trump said. “Let us share the grateful heart of our nation with every veteran and member of the United States armed forces.”
Bands from the United States Marines, Navy and Air Force will also perform.
A member of the Gibsons fire department collects donations for the Elves Club near the Sunnycrest Mall Dec. 2, along with fire departments up the Coast. The “boot campaign” in Gibsons contributed more than $9,000 to the total $30,000 raised. Donna McMahon photo
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French center Joakim Noah’s future with the New York Knicks was thrown into further doubt Friday as the team said he would remain away indefinitely, US media reported.
The New York Daily News, reporting from Milwaukee where the Knicks played the Bucks on Friday, said the Knicks announced that “in a mutual decision Joakim will not be back with the team until further notice.” Noah hasn’t been with the Knicks since January 25, the day after he and head coach Jeff Hornacek engaged in a heated exchange during a practice in Denver. ESPN, citing league sources, reported Noah and Hornacek had to be separated.—APP
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MIAMI (CBSMiami) – Miami-Dade Fire Rescue performed a perilous rescue of two men left dangling on the side of a Palmetto Bay building after their scaffolding partially collapsed.
The workers were on the side of the building at 18001 Old Cutler Road when a swing stage scaffold collapsed. The four story building was once the headquarters of Burger King.
One of the workers was left dangling on the side of the building by his safety harness. The other was trapped a part of the scaffold which did not drop.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue was able to lower a firefighter from the roof to the man who was dangling. The man was strapped into a harness and lowered to a waiting rescue crew.
A second firefighter was then lowered to the remaining man trapped on the scaffold. A safety harness was put around him and attached to the firefighter’s harness. Both men were then lowered to the ground to safety.
Dakota Johnson has landed a role in the upcoming film The Peanut Butter Falcon.
The 27-year-old actress will join Shia LaBeouf, as well as Bruce Dern in the indie film from Tyler Nilson and Mike Schwartz, who wrote and will direct.
The Peanut Butter Falcon follows a down on his luck crab fisherman as he embarks on a journey to get a young man with Down syndrome to a professional wresting school in rural North Carolina and away from the retirement home where he’s lived most of his life. Zachary Gottsagen, who was the inspiration for the movie, will play the role of Zak.
The film will begin production later this week in Georgia!
A man and woman have been charged after officers raided a Sydney home in the middle of the night and seized nearly 50 boxes of Lego.
A retail store in Botany Bay alerted police to the alleged shoplifting on Saturday with officers executing a search warrant at a Vineyard home at 2am on Sunday where they allegedly seized several items including 47 Lego boxes.
A 28-year-old woman and a 48-year-old man faced several charges of larceny, police said.
The pair were granted conditional bail and are both due to face Downing Centre Local Court on February 22.
PARIS (AP) — Play is underway on Day 4 of the French Open, with top-seeded Simona Halep facing 83rd-ranked Alison Riske of the United States in the last remaining match of the women's first round.
The encounter on Court Philippe-Chatrier was postponed from Tuesday because of evening storms.
Halep, a two-time finalist at Roland Garros, needs to reach the semifinals or better this year to have a chance of holding onto her No. 1 ranking. She won both of her previous matches against Riske.
On the men's side, 2016 champion Novak Djokovic will face qualifier Jaume Munar of Spain in the second round.
The second-seeded players in both the men's and women's draws, Alexander Zverev and Caroline Wozniacki, will also be in action.
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Donald Trump Used in Mexican Wrestling League for Ultimate Heel Move
President Trump has a starring role in a Mexican wrestling league. Yeah, you read that right.
Sam Adonis, an American who's wrestling in the CMLL (think WWE with more flavor), stepped into the ring in Mexico City the other night ... waving an American flag with Donald Trump's face. For good measure, he also plastered POTUS all over his tights.
We're not sure ... but we think Sam might be playing the villain.
Far as we know, he made it out of the arena alive that night.
The National Alliance on Mental Illness offers monthly support groups for family members of those facing mental health challenges.
A Ridgefield group meets on the second Thursday of every month, starting Dec. 14 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Jesse Lee Memorial United Methodist Church.
All area residents are welcome to attend. The group is led by trained facilitators with lived experience. All discussions are confidential. For information, call Marc at 203-940-2516.
ANKARA The arrest of a senior Turkish banker by U.S. authorities will be discussed with U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson when he visits Ankara this week, Turkey's foreign minister said on Wednesday.
In an interview with broadcaster TRT Haber, Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu also called for a transparent process regarding Hakan Atilla's arrest, and said the Turkish consul general was unable to receive information about Atilla until a formal statement was made.
U.S. prosecutors on Tuesday charged Mehmet Hakan Atilla, a deputy general manager at state lender Halkbank (HALKB.IS), with participating in a multi-year scheme to violate U.S. sanctions against Iran, escalating a case that has added to tensions between the United States and Turkey.
Shares in Halkbank slumped as much as 16 percent on Wednesday.
(Reporting by Daren Butler and Humeyra Pamuk; Writing by Ece Toksabay; Editing by David Dolan)
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — As Ohio seeks to recover over $60 million from a giant online charter school that closed, the attorney general says the school founder and his two businesses should be on the hook for that public funding.
Founder Bill Lager's for-profit companies were paid to provide management and software services for the Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow.
In a court filing, Attorney General Mike DeWine argues that violated Lager's fiduciary duty to ECOT and that the public contracts were void. DeWine indicated he'll seek to recover money from Lager and the companies.
An ECOT attorney isn't commenting on that.
ECOT has challenged how Ohio tallied student participation to determine a clawback of nearly $80 million, some of which already was collected. ECOT is awaiting an Ohio Supreme Court ruling in that case.
Niger Delta militants fire back at Governor Okowa‎ over derivation proceeds
The New Delta Avenger, NDA, a new coalition of ex-militants from the oil producing areas of Delta State, has fired back at Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, challenging him to give account of the 13 per cent derivation he received from the Federation Account in the last two years. The group also asked him to explain what […]
Niger Delta militants fire back at Governor Okowa‎ over derivation proceeds
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THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) - Under heavy security, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is in northern Greece to discuss plans to become a key supplier of European energy through an ambitious Mediterranean undersea natural gas pipeline project.
Netanyahu met in Thessaloniki, Greece's second largest city, with Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras, while Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades was also due to attend the talks.
More than 3,500 police officers were deployed for security around the city, which historically had a large Jewish community that was almost wiped out during the Nazi occupation in World War Two.
Israel is hoping to export much of its newly discovered natural gas to Europe by a proposed undersea pipeline to Cyprus and Greece.
(WESH)- South Korea wants all of the athletes participating in the upcoming Winter Olympic Games in PyeongChang to practice safety first. And we're not referring to knee pads and helmets (those are a given).
According to the South China Morning Post, a total of 110,000 condoms will be handed out to all 2,925 participants, which comes out to 37 condoms per athlete. The Games run from February 9 to February 25 (16 days), which means the pros will have to be getting busy more than once a day to go through their full personal stash — but they're Olympic athletes after all, they have the stamina!
The Morning Post also notes that the total number of contraceptives being given out bests the numbers provided at Vancouver in 2010 or Sochi in 2014 by a solid 10,000.
New England Patriots fans have not gotten over Deflategate. Or so it seems.
A banner, hung from an airplane, flew over Roger Goodell’s vacation home in Maine. It read: “GOODELL NFL CLOWN SCHOOL NOW OPEN.”
Admittedly, the banner could have been paid for by any handful of fanbases. But Patriots fans have done it before. They flew banners over Goodell’s Maine home during the legal proceedings of the Deflategate scandal to express their frustration over the commissioner’s treatment of the team and quarterback Tom Brady. Perhaps, they’re behind this banner as well.
BERLIN (AP) -- The head of Germany's domestic intelligence agency says North Korea has used its embassy in Berlin to acquire equipment apparently intended for its missile or nuclear programs.
The comments by BfV agency head Hans-Georg Maassen were released by NDR public television Saturday before a documentary airing next week.
Maassen said of the embassy: "We have seen that procurement activities took place from there, from our point of view with a view to the missile program and in part also the nuclear program."
He added that "if we see such things, we prevent them," but it isn't always possible to recognize them and the activities often involve goods usable for either civilian or military purposes.
Pyongyang has faced increasing U.N. sanctions in response to its nuclear and ballistic missile tests.
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This is the moment happy revellers broke out into Christmas songs in a Beverley train station at the weekend.
They were waiting for the last train to Hull on Saturday evening at about 11pm and decided to make the wait a bit more enjoyable.
In the video above, a group can be seen singing Christmas songs as others - not with the group - begin to join in.
The Mail's Sophie Kitching was there and said the atmosphere was brilliant.
"Everyone was waiting for the last train to Hull from Beverley," she said.
"I was with seven other people and we joined in after a group of people broke out into random Christmas songs.
"It made waiting in the freezing cold a bit more interesting - and merry."
Wessex Scene has done some digging around campus to find out who will be apparently nominating themselves for a position on the sabbatical team of 2018/2019.
Our track record for guessing a large percentage of the correct candidates is quite stellar so far, so hopefully, this year is no different. Here’s the 411 on who may be fighting for your votes in the next few weeks!
VP Engagement
Charlie Morris
Fleur Elizabeth Walsh
Simon Pinney
VP Communities
Arun Aggarwal
Emily Harrison
Elena Christodoulou
Harvey Rickatson
VP Education
Bruno Russell
Sam Dedman
Matthew Cowley
Carly-May Kavanagh
VP Welfare
Laura Barr
Charlie Pound
Ellis Murrell
Olivia Reed
Dave Williams
VP Sports
Steve Gore
Jay Ham
Damian Meaden
Sami Said
VP Democracy and Creative Industries (DCI)
Tom Brown
Evie Reilly
Xavier Voigt-Hill
Danny Rickard
George Seabrook
Union President
Lii Mohamed
James Barker
Matthew Cowley
Matthew Armstrong
Sam Dedman
Emily Dawes
Cameron Meldrum
JUPITER, Fla. (AP) - A woman has died after scuba diving off Florida's Atlantic coast.
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office spokesman Deputy Eric Davis said in a Palm Beach Post report that the woman was diving Saturday morning with a crew from the Jupiter Dive Center when she began to suffer a complication.
Davis said a sheriff's office marine unit and a private vessel responded to the dive crew's distress call.
The woman was rushed to shore. She was pronounced dead at a hospital. Her name has not been released.
The Palm Beach County Medical Examiner's Office will determine the cause of death.
Information from: The Palm Beach (Fla.) Post, http://www.pbpost.com
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A memorial is filled with flowers, signs and candles at the Cascade Mall on September 26, 2016 in Burlington, Washington.Karen Ducey—Getty Images
A memorial is filled with flowers, signs and candles at the Cascade Mall on September 26, 2016 in Burlington, Washington.Karen Ducey—Getty Images Karen Ducey—Getty Images
A man accused of killing five people in a shooting at a Washington mall last year was found dead of an apparent suicide.
Arcan Cetin, 20, was awaiting the results of a recently administered mental health evaluation, before he was found dead in his cell in the Snohomish County Jail Sunday evening, the Associated Press reported.
Cetin was charged with killing a teen, three women and one man in a September 2016 shooting at a Macy's store at the Cascade Mall in Burlington, Wash.
The New York Times reported in September that Cetin had a history of violent behavior and had been charged with domestic violence three times for attacking his stepfather.
Fargo Police Release Photo of Casey’s Robbery Suspect
Police say the suspect demanded money but did not appear to be armed
by TJ Nelson
FARGO, N.D. — Fargo police have released this snapshot of a man who robbed Casey’s General Store on 43rd Street and 13th Avenue South last month.
The photo was taken from security camera footage.
Police say the man entered the store on January 19th around 8:30 at night and demanded money.
It didn’t appear that he was armed.
If you have any information on the suspect, call Fargo Police.
DETROIT (AP) - Consumer Reports is now recommending Tesla's Model 3 compact electric car after a company software update improved its poor braking performance.
The magazine says the wireless update of antilock braking software cut 19 feet from the car's stopping distance from 60 miles per hour.
A previous test found that it took 152 feet for the car to stop from 60. That was the longest braking distance of any modern car the magazine has tested.
But in a test after the update, the stopping distance fell to 133 feet. Consumer Reports says that's typical for a compact luxury car.
The improved braking raised the car's score high enough for it to be a recommended buy. But the magazine still has concerns over wind noise and the touch-screen controls.
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Leni Candan is one of thousands of Turkish entrepreneurs who are no longer allowed to apply for indefinite leave to remain in the UK, following a rule change in March
The Luas Cross City in Dublin is boosting house prices.
A new KBC / Daft report shows three-bed homes along the tram line are up 15% in the last year, compared to 6% for similar homes near other railway lines.
€519,000 is the average asking price for a 3-bed around Dawson Street, Trinity and Westmoreland Street in the city centre.
Report author - Economist Ronan Lyons explains why the Luas is so popular.
He said: "It’s the regularity of the service, the other thing is the permanence of it, whereas with the bus lanes, they could always change.
Jones was selected in his first year of eligibility and will be inducted into the hall on July 29 along with Vladimir Guerrero, Jim Thome and Trevor Hoffman.
"Congrats to my boy Chipper Jones on getting elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame today," Aldean shared on Instagram next to a photo of him hanging out with the baseball star who spent his entire 19-year career with the Braves. "Proud of ya brutha and very well deserved." See the post - here.
Metroid: Samus Returns Brings The Series Back To Its Roots - E3 2017
Nintendo brought a live gameplay demo of Metroid: Samus Returns to our E3 2017 stage and talked to us about how the series is back better than ever.
A third man has been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting that occurred in Iredell County in early 2018.
According to the Statesville Police Department, Kasey Allen Randol was arrested on Tuesday in the death of 30-year-old Freeman Jacobi Wells. Randol was charged with murder.
Wells was fatally shot just before 3:30 a.m. in the 500 block of Hickory Avenue in Statesville on Jan 6.
Officers said Randol was taken to the Iredell County Jail and is being held without bond.
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Randol is the third person to be charged with murder in connection with the deadly shooting. Earlier in 2018, Enrico Heggins was charged with first-degree murder in Wells' death and Antwon Taylor was arrested and charged on May 17, police say.
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Iranian army showcases its military equipment (PHOTO)
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Baku, Azerbaijan, Apr. 18
By Khalid Kazimov – Trend:
Iranian army has showcased its equipment and arms on the occasion of the national army day in the country.
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and high-ranking military commanders attended the ceremony in capital Tehran, Tasnim news agency reported.
Missile systems as well as air defense missile systems including the S-300 and man-portable air-defense systems, artillery guns, Akhgar machine gun, Shaher sniper rifle, tanks and armored personnel carriers and also rocket launcher vehicles were among arms showcased on April 18.
At 1-800-LUCKY, you can enjoy an extra shot of vodka for free when you buy a Simple Vodka cocktail. It’s for a cause too — the proceeds from every drink provide one meal to someone in need. The special is offered every day from 4-7 p.m. as part of 1-800-LUCKY’s “Fight Hunger Happy Hour.”
In his first season in charge of the club, Jurgen Klopp took Liverpool to the Europa League and League Cup finals.
As of yet, he hasn’t got his hands on any silverware.
At his previous club, Borussia Dortmund, winning came more easily to him as he lifted two Bundesliga titles.
WASHINGTON, April 24 (Reuters) - Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland said on Tuesday she held "intensive" talks with U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Robert Lighthizer focused on U.S. proposals for auto rules in a new North American Free Trade Agreement.
"There are of course a number of other significant issues that still need to be resolved and we look forward to digging into those issues as discussions continue tomorrow," Freeland said as she left the meeting with Lighthizer in Washington. (Reporting by David Lawder Editing by Christine Murray)
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Resistance Summer Community Cookout
Join with fellow progressives at Mitchell Park on Sunday, July 2 at 1PM for a Resistance Summer Community Cookout. We'll enjoy some food, spend time with friends old and new, and celebrate all we've accomplished so far in resisting the radical agenda of the Trump administration.
When:
Sunday, July 2 at 1 p.m. (local time)
Where:
Mitchell Park Picnic Area 2, Please bring a dish to share if you can.
524 S Layton Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53215
Host:
Lisa M. Anita A. Christophor R.
Last week, Cyclone Linda produced throaty, sizable tubes for the competitors in the final rounds of the Quik and Roxy Pros. If you tuned in to the event’s last day, you saw Kirra firing on all cylinders, producing A+ conditions for the likes of Julian Wilson, Griffin Colapinto, Lakey Peterson, et al. But Linda worked her magic all over Australia’s eastern shores, including the otherworldly sand bank featured in the video above. In the newest episode of “Happily Stoked,” Sebastian Zietz, Sheldon Simkus, Josh Kerr and Soli Bailey snuck away from the contest arena and found themselves weaving through azure vortices. Press play and watch Seabass and Co. scoring just about as hard as humanly possible, courtesy of Linda.
Sunshine will return today with seasonal highs in the mid 50s with a north breeze.
A warming trend kicks in tomorrow with highs climbing to the 60s and 70s.
Another storm system could bring showers and thunderstorms late Sunday through Monday.
A few of the storms could be strong to severe.
Stay tuned for the latest!
Enes Kanter sits On the bench after hitting a chair during a timeout in the Thunder-Mavericks game at Chesapeake Energy Arena on Jan. 26, 2017. Kanter broke his right forearm after hitting the chair.
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Dec 11(Reuters) - Gansu Dunhuang Seed Co Ltd
* Says it sets up industry buyout fund with partners, with tentative fund’s size of 410 million yuan
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WATCH | Shock at widespread abuse of pupils
Eighteen cases of physical and sexual abuse of pupils by teachers – 11 of them at primary schools – have been reported to the provincial department of education between 2015 and this year.
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Del. Ariana Kelly stands outside the Maryland House of Delegates after the House voted unanimously on Monday, March 19, 2018 in Annapolis, Md., for her bill to strengthen the General Assembly's policy for handling sexual harassment complaints to cover lobbyists and create a framework for independent investigators to take up complaints. Brian Witte AP Photo
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A Banca Popolare di Vicenza sign is seen in Rome, Italy, March 29, 2017. REUTERS/Alessandro Bianchi
MILAN Troubled Italian banks Popolare di Vicenza and Veneto Banca are close to finalising the long-mooted sale of 8-9 billion euros in problem loans, the chief executive of bad loan manager Cerved said on Tuesday.
"We expect something to happen shortly," CEO Marco Nespolo said in reference to the two Veneto-based lenders' bad loan sale.
Nespolo also told an analyst call that a consortium comprising a fund he did not name and Cerved had been shortlisted to submit a binding bid for a 700 million euro ($762 million) bad loan sale by Banco BMP (BAMI.MI).
Sources have said Cerved has teamed up with Cerberus in the tender.
(Reporting by Massimo Gaia, writing by Valentina Za)
Hill hurt his knee in the Rams' season finale Sunday against the Cardinals, Rich Hammond of the Orange County Register reports.
It isn't clear how severe Hill's injury may be. Nonetheless, the Rams' season is over and Hill will have plenty of time to return to full strength prior to the start of summer OTAs.
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A woman was arrested early Monday morning after SWAT responded to the south Austin home she refused to leave.
Austin police were originally called to the scene Sunday at 11:57 p.m. for a disturbance involving a possible suspect who had a weapon, according to Officer Destiny Wilson. The woman would not come out of the home on Quicksilver Boulevard near Bluff Springs Road, so officers called SWAT.
She eventually left and was arrested, according to police. There are no details on charges at this time.
One person was taken from the scene in an ambulance, but APD could not confirm if it was the woman who was arrested or if there were any victims in the case.
People in nearby homes were evacuated for a time but allowed to return after 3:45 a.m.
removal arriving from Dublin at 6pm on Tuesday to St. John’s Church, Ballybunion. Requiem mass on Wednesday at 11 O Clock. Burial afterwards in Killehenny Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to The Irish Cancer Society or Barnardos.
LAWRENCE, Kan. (KSNT) – Hundreds took to Massachusetts St. in Lawrence on Saturday in protest of a Facebook Event called “Drag The Flag March.”
The original event has since been deleted, but another event, “Defend Our Flag,” was created in response.
According to a “Defend Our Flag” organizer, they’re protesting to defend the United States Flag.
Confederate flags could be seen in the area. Organizers of “Defend Our Flag” denied the event as a White Nationalist Rally.
According to The University Daily Kansan, no protesters from “Drag the Flag March” were seen on Massachusetts St.
Lawrence Police said the protests have largely remained non-violent, but that one arrest was made and one person received a citation. They said they are continuing to monitor the protests.
KSNT has a team at the protest and will update this story as more information become available.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - A guilty plea is expected from a man charged with providing the gun used to kill two Ohio police officers.
Federal prosecutors say 30-year-old Gerald Lawson, of suburban Cleveland, bought the handgun that 31-year-old Quentin Smith used in the February slayings of Westerville officers Eric Joering and Anthony Morelli.
A record of a plea agreement was filed in federal court last week and Judge Edmund Sargus scheduled a change of plea hearing for Thursday. The U.S. attorney's office declined comment until the hearing. A message was left for Lawson's attorney.
A criminal complaint says Smith gave Lawson the money to buy the gun last summer along with $100 for completing the transaction. Smith wasn't allowed to have weapons because of a previous burglary conviction.
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Android O release scheduled for the week of 8/21, "most likely on the 21st itself."
Tom Waits’ music has always had an affinity with the romance of jazz. New York trumpeter Aaron Shragge and his band, Innocent When You Dream, explore those jazz connections in their album of Waits’ songs, Dirt in the Ground . On “Chicago,” the band’s thrumming groove becomes the foundation for some edgy blowing. Playing it straighter on “All the World is Green,” their arrangement suggests the sad love theme from a melancholic ’60s movie. The moods continue to change from track to track as “Down in the Hole” swings with a confident soul beat.
The mayor spent the first hour today talking about the proper way to place a fridge in the garage. He also had an omission from the foghorn he issued on Sister Rosetta Tharpe and her nomination for the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame.
Hillsborough, Calif., police believe they've captured a kidnapping suspect who's been wanted for more than 20 years.Kevin Lin, 68, is now in custody after being arrested in southern California Friday night, though it was unclear in what city he was captured.Lin is suspected of abducting then 9-year-old Kristine Chiu and holding her for ransom for nine hours in 1995.The State Department was able to match Lin's photo to a wanted picture issued by Hillsborough police back in 1995 when he applied for a passport under his real name.They then notified authorities in the Bay Area and asked if they were still looking for him. Officials confirmed they were, and federal officials placed a hold on him.He is being held on $5 million bail.The kidnappers gave up on their plan after learning the girl's wealthy parents were in Taiwan. She was found unharmed inside a hotel at San Francisco International Airport.One other suspect was caught and found guilty back in 1997.
Just before this weekend's New York Comic Con arrives, Dark Horse has revealed plans to team up with Nintendo on a series ofgraphic novels. There isn't too much info at the moment, but Dark Horse shared a look at the artwork by Joe Ng, who previously illustrated characters from the Darkstalkers and Street Fighter series for some of Udon Entertainment's books.Dark Horse referred to the project as “a new publishing program for the energetic and strategic fighting game," Hopefully we'll know more soon, but for now you can look forward tocomics rolling out sometime in 2018. Here is a look at some of the art that Joe has done.Here is the official trailer for thevideo game! What are your thoughts on the article? Have you played this game before? Are you excited for a graphic novel series? Let us know all your thoughts in the comment section below!
PHOENIX (AP) — Police in Phoenix say they’re searching for a suspect after an 18-year-old man was fatally shot.
They say Joe Acosta walked into a hospital around noon Monday with a gunshot wound.
He died a short time later.
Police believe the shooting occurred near 64th Avenue and Van Buren Street.
Officers searched the area and found an abandoned property where evidence of the shooting was recovered along with several stolen cars.
Police say suspects in the homicide case haven’t been identified yet.
Mr. and Mrs. Steven Lobaugh of Cottonwood are pleased to announce the engagement of their son, Kyle, to Maria “Katie” Wilson, daughter of Kathy Reay of Rimrock and James Wilson of Camp Verde.
Kyle and Katie met each other in pre-school while attending Los Ninos in Camp Verde and graduated together from Camp Verde High School in 2013. Katie attended Martin Luther College in New Ulm, Minnesota and is now teaching Social Studies and coaching volleyball, basketball and softball at Camp Verde Middle School. Kyle attended Muscatine Community College in Muscatine, Iowa and is a reserve fire fighter for Copper Canyon and Verde Valley Fire. He also coaches baseball for Camp Verde High School.
They will be married June 9, 2018, on the Camp Verde High School Baseball field, with a reception following at Katie’s mother’s home on Beaver Creek.
DENVER | Police have identified the security guard killed last week at the Denver Performing Arts Complex as 39-year-old Scott Tice and have arrested a suspect.
The Denver Post reports that police used a cellphone that belonged to Tice to help track the man they believe stabbed him to death with a pocket knife.
Tice’s body was found Friday morning and 23-year-old Caleb Schroeder was arrested later that evening. Court records say police found a bloody pocket knife in his pocket and a security badge pinned to his backpack.
Detectives also reviewed Denver police security footage to place Schroeder at the scene during the time of Tice’s death.
Booking documents do not indicate if Schroeder has hired an attorney.
Neto (quad) will not play Friday against the Suns, Andy Larsen of KSL.com reports.
Neto will be held out of his second straight contest due to tightness in his left quad. The issue doesn't appear to be overly serious, but it's something to keep an eye on over the next week or so.
Photos from Game 1 of the National League Division Series between the Cubs and Nationals on Friday, Oct. 6, 2017, at Nationals Park.
It's been five days of 100+ temps in Lubbock and we may continue that trend on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
High pressure will keep us about ten degrees or more above normal as we move into the weekend. The hottest days will likely be Friday and Saturday with a significant drop in temperatures on Sunday and Monday. Even with the big drop in temps it will still be in he low to mid 90s for those two days.
A strong cold front will bring the cooler temperatures and a slight chance of storms late weekend into early next week. However, after that brief cool-down it will get hot again by the middle of next week.
Isolated storms will develop Thursday afternoon and may produce some severe weather including large hail and high winds, but coverage will be limited.
The chances of rain on Friday and Saturday is very low.
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Stopping to take a picture of a moose on a highway here is as common as seeing one. However, when Wayne and Linda Smith got out of their vehicle to grab a shot of moose on their way back from Brigus, they got more than they bargained for. NTV’s Leila Beaudoin reports.
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Nick Cannon doesn’t see himself shooting the next season of “America’s Got Talent” … after NBC execs considered firing him over a racial joke he told in his comedy special.
TMZ broke the story … NBC and ‘AGT’ honchos felt Nick had disparaged them and breached his contract by joking the network doesn’t want him using the n-word, and insinuating it generally crushes his swagger while hosting ‘AGT.’ The special aired Friday night on Showtime
That news pissed off Nick … who now says he’s loved hosting ‘AGT’ but “my soul won’t allow me to be in business with corporations that attempt to frown on freedom of speech, censor artists, and question cultural choices.” He also says he doesn’t care about the millions they pay him.
He adds, “I can not see myself returning.” He told Howard Stern last week that he’d sue if they ever fired him over a joke.
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Two teams, Police Baton Basketball Club and NAF Rockets Basketball Club, both of Lagos, have clinched the two remaining slots in the Atlantic Conference of the Nigeria Basketball Federation Premier Basketball League for the 2017 season.
This follows their success at the interview conducted by the federation’s technical committee for four clubs bidding for a place in the elite basketball league.
According to the NBBF, their admission is Provisional and subject to their meeting certain conditions stipulated in the offer. The successful clubs are expected to bring their previous experience in the league to bear when the new season dunks off.
The two other clubs which also put in a bid for a slot but were not successful are Whitecap Chiefs Basketball Club and Raptors Basketball Academy.Both clubs were however, advised to “work harder to harness (their) potential in the lower leagues to earn promotion next season under the new promotion system to be introduced by the federation.”
A total solar eclipse will take place August 21, which means darkness will fall across North America while the moon covers the sun.
While many will consider this event an exciting experience, it’s never safe to stare at the sun, even as it disappears behind the moon.
The only safe way to look directly at the eclipsed sun in through special-purpose solar filters, such as eclipse glasses.
To help with viewing the event, News Leader 9 is giving away free solar eclipse glasses at Atlanta Postal Credit Union on Bradley Park Drive in Columbus. Glasses will be given out while supplies last.
WXTX Fox 54 will also give away glasses at Hollywood Connection located at 1683 Whittlesey Boulevard.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Ohio Democrats plan to stage the first in a series of debates next month in the race for their party's 2018 governor nomination.
Party Chairman David Pepper said Monday the four current candidates will meet Sept. 12 at Martins Ferry High School in eastern Ohio. He said they hope to debate in all of the state's regions. He said Democrats want to highlight that they will be the candidates of change and how regions such as eastern Ohio have been hurt by Republican policies.
The four announced Democratic candidates are former U.S. Rep. Betty Sutton, Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley, former legislator Connie Pillich and state Sen. Joe Schiavoni.
Four Republicans, including three statewide officeholders and a fourth-term congressman, are running to succeed two-term GOP Gov. John Kasich (KAY'-sik).
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LONDON Worcester prop Val Rapava-Ruskin has been suspended for six weeks for pushing the referee in the back, the Rugby Football Union (RFU) said on Wednesday.
Georgia-born Rapava-Ruskin was cited by the RFU for shoving the official with both hands in their match against Newcastle Falcons on Friday.
He pleaded guilty on Wednesday before a disciplinary panel, who said the offence was at the lower end of seriousness for this type of offending.
"The panel imposed a sanction of six weeks which reflects the seriousness of making contact with a referee or any match official,” the disciplinary panel said in a statement.
(Reporting by Toby Davis, editing by Ed Osmond)
RICHMOND, Ky. (WTVQ) – The Richmond Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding the person they believe to be responsible for the theft of a Bass Guitar. They are reporting that on Tuesday, February 14, this subject stole a mahogany and white Epiphone Thunder Bass Guitar from Dans Discount.
According to authorities, the subject was driving a red Chevolet pick up truck and pulling a small trailer. If you know this subjects name or any additional information, please contact Officer Daniel Deaton at 859-623-1162.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Florida Supreme Court is refusing to block the state’s first execution after a hiatus of more than 18 months.
The court on Monday ruled 6-1 that the state can go ahead with the scheduled Aug. 24 execution of Mark Asay.
Asay, 53, was originally scheduled to be executed in March 2016, for the 1987 murders of Robert Lee Booker and Robert McDowell in Jacksonville.
The execution was put on hold after the U.S. Supreme Court found the state’s death penalty sentencing law unconstitutional.
The Legislature has since twice changed the law, most recently this year when it required a unanimous jury recommendation for the death penalty.
Justices rejected several arguments that Asay made to block his execution, including his questioning of a new drug the state plans to use for lethal injection.
There will be a BBQ chicken dinner benefit for Jake Lipstraw on January 21 at Oak Harbor High School.
Following an accident in October, a very large tumor was discovered in Jake’s spinal canal. He underwent a very extensive nine hour surgery at Cleveland Clinic on December 19 that was supposed to remove the tumor entirely. Unfortunately, the surgeons were unable to remove all of the tumor and another surgery took place on December 27.
Cindy A. Ahrens, 56, of Edwardsville, died Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2017, at her home in Edwardsville.
Visitation will be 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 20, at the Esic Baptist Church, 1000 Esic Drive in Edwardsville, where a memorial service will follow at 5 p.m. Sunday. According to her wishes, she was cremated.
Weber & Rodney Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) -- Indian National Congress party on Monday named Rahul Gandhi, the scion of the country's Nehru-Gandhi political dynasty, as party president.
Gandhi was elected to the post unopposed and succeeds his mother, Sonia Gandhi, for the top job in the party.
Sonia Gandhi has led the party for 19 years. She has had health problems over the last few years, but the family and party have released little information about them.
The 47-year old politician entered politics in 2004 and is a member of India's Parliament. He was appointed party vice president in 2013.He has now become the sixth member of the Nehru-Gandhi family to lead Congress, while his father Rajiv Gandhi, his grandmother Indira Gandhi and his great-grandfather Jawaharlal Nehru have served as prime minister since India's independence from British colonialists in 1947.
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FACIL announces results of General meeting (KSE) Date: 16 Apr 2017 Commercial Facilities Company announced results of General meeting held on April 16, 2017. Shareholders approved the distribution of 16 Fils cash dividends per share.
Drivers on the 215 Freeway between McCall Boulevard and the 15 Freeway in Menifee and Murrieta can expect slower traffic Wednesday, May 30, and Thursday, May 31, because of road work.
Crews will close parts of the left lane to sweep but will open it again once sweeping is finished. The closures will be between 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday.
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Max Emerson has become one of our favorites here at Instinct Magazine, so much that we named him as one of the hottest gay celebrities of 2017 recently, and for good reason.
His latest Instagram post is proving this, as well as his form fitting boxer-briefs that look to be holding on for dear life as they expand ever so nicely.
Much needed @rumble_boxing A post shared by Devin Goda (@dgoda85) on Dec 3, 2017 at 11:06am PST
He evidently spent 48 hours doing some underwear modeling with Wilhemina Model and former NFL player Devin Goda. Sounds grueling right?
48 hour underpants supermodeling marathon with @dgoda85. I’m getting too old for this shit. #iWokeUpLikeThis A post shared by Max Emerson (@maxisms) on Dec 7, 2017 at 7:28am PST
Unless you are blind or seriously having a hard time with your vision, his bulge is clearly on display and whether he wants to admit it or not, it's there for all of us to enjoy. It's definitely one we would like to unwrap, given the opportunity.
Happy Holidays, Max.
On Saturday, Talkeetna musher Anja Radano finished her first Iditarod in 51st place out of 52 finishers.
Before this year’s race, Radano said her goal was to finish the race ahead of at least one competitor. At 11:00 am on Saturday, she accomplished that goal, finishing thirteen minutes ahead of Magnus Kaltenborn of Whitehorse. Kaltenborn earned this year’s Red Lantern Award for being the last musher to pass under the burled arch in Nome.
Fifteen of the original sixty-seven mushers who entered this year’s race scratched for various reasons, including perennial fan favorite DeeDee Jonrowe.
Anja Radano finished the 2018 Iditarod with a race time of twelve days, twenty hours, and ten seconds. She finished the race with twelve of the sixteen dogs she started with in harness.
The Canadian government wants to rewrite the North American free-trade agreement to prevent any member country from weakening environmental protections to attract investment, Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland says.
It’s an ambitious goal for the government particularly when U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration is rolling back policies designed to protect the environment and withdrawing the United States from the Paris Agreement to cut greenhouse gas emissions.
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Book illustration has a long history, believed to date as far back as ancient Egypt, when funerary texts called the “Book of The Dead” were filled with hieroglyphs and detailed drawings of the soul’s path from the body.
The power of both words and illustrations are highlighted in this exhibition that focuses on Edo Period (1603-1868) Japanese books, including religious, educational and historical texts as well as others from China’s Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1912) dynasties. To help give historical context, other documents and items will also be on display.
Seikado Bunko Art Museum; 2-23-1 Okamoto, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo. Futako-Tamagawa Stn. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. ¥1,000. Closed Mon. 03-5777-8600; www.seikado.or.jp/en
A course for new referees will take place at Wisbech St Mary FC starting on June 7.
It will run over a couple of Sundays in mid-June and will be a practical style course delivered chiefly outside on the pitch. The minimum age is 14 years old and is open to both male and females. Cambs FA have been able to secure a 50 per cent reduction for any females taking the course.
Cambs FA have sponsorship for the course, so anyone aged 16 or over who would like to take the course and gain their FA referee qualification then referee a minimum of five games on the Cambs Saturday afternoon league, can get a full refund.
For details email: colin.hills@cambridgeshirefa.com
Jesse Duplantis who is a famous televangelist from Louisiana says that God told him he needs a brand new $54 million jet.
Duplantis is calling on his viewers around the world to make donations saying that God was very specific about what he is supposed to buy which is a Dassault Falcon 7X, a three-engine private jet that can carry up to 16 passengers at speeds up to 700 miles-per-hour
In a video posted last week, Duplantis said, “I really believe that preachers ought to have every available outlet to get this Gospel preached to the world.”
The aircraft would be the fourth jet in Duplantis’ fleet.
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Mohamed Salah Named BBC African Footballer Of The Year
Following a record number of votes, the Liverpool star won ahead of Gabon’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Guinean Naby Keita, Sadio Mane of Senegal and Nigeria’s Victor Moses. “I am very happy to win this award,” the 25-year-old told BBC Sport. “It’s always a special feeling when you win something.
March 19(Reuters) - PiPEDO HD Inc
* Says its 70 percent-owned consolidated subsidiary will set up a wholly owned subsidiary in Tokyo, on March 26
* Says the subsidiary will be capitalized at 10 million yen
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23:33 Reported News Briefs Kislev 23, 5778 , 11/12/17 Kislev 23, 5778 , 11/12/17 Rocket siren heard in the Ashkelon area A "Red Alert" incoming rocket siren was heard a few minutes ago in the Ashkelon area. Locals reported hearing explosions shortly after the siren went off. Full Story ► ◄ Last Briefs
COLUMBUS, Ga. — Authorities say no one was hurt after a house erupted in flames Tuesday evening.
Firefighters responded to a home on 2nd Avenue near 40th Street that caught fire around 5 p.m. Tuesday.
Police did close off the intersection while firefighters battled the blaze.
No word yet on how the fire started.
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IOWA -- A new movie will showcase the true story of the Iowa City West High School girls volleyball team.
In 2011, the team lost its star player, Caroline Found, in an accident. The other members of the team then had to find a way to win without her with their coach leading the way.
Helen Hunt plays the coach in The Miracle Season, but Kathy Bresnahan, the team's real coach, joined Jannay Towne in the Channel 13 studio to talk about the events that inspired the upcoming film and Found's lasting impact on the community.
The Miracle Season is also a hardcover book. To purchase a copy, visit kcisports.com and use the promo code "IOWAVB" to get the discounted price of $15.
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — They risk their lives to keep us safe and firefighters are facing a huge threat to their health just by doing it.
Roughly 126 Firefighters in Columbus have been diagnosed with cancer.
For the Williams family, this hits close to home. A father and his son were diagnosed with the same cancer while his other son battled with his own cancer.
The Williams are this week’s Fighting 126.
“I grew up with it. My grandfather, three uncles, my dad, cousin. Now me, my brother, and our cousins children are starting to get into firefighting now,” said Jesse Williams. For him, firefighting is a family tradition. He and his brother Jake took their qualifying tests together. “We both did well. I may have done a little better on that test, but he did better on the test before, so it all worked out,” said Jake.
NBC4’s Hattie Hawks has the whole Williams family story coming up Wednesday on NBC4 at 6am.
The Linden native birdied the final two holes to post a one-shot victory over teammate Josh Wiseman at Windtree Golf Club in Mt. Juliet. He posted a four-under 67 with seven birdies in the first round and added four more birdies in the final-round 68 for his second individual win of the year.
Cumberland will begin play in the Mid-South Conference Championships next Monday at Bowling Green (Ky.) Country Club.
Carole Radziwill has cooled things with her much younger chef boyfriend Adam Kenworthy.
The “Real Housewives of New York City” star, 53, sparked rumors about a breakup after she unfollowed Kenworthy, 32, on Instagram.
A source said, “They took a step back over the summer and are giving each other space after living together. They still spend a lot of time together, and will always be in each other’s lives.”
A rep for Radziwill didn’t comment.
It seems only right to do a Stockholm one. Then, maybe, a Copenhagen one. And then we'll have Scandinavia covered.
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With 400 animals currently in house, the Humane Society of South Mississippi will offer waived adoption fees on Thursday, June 15. With such an influx of animals, HSSM also needs six full-time employees and one part-time employee, so a job fair will be held 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 14, at the shelter, 2615 25th Ave., Gulfport. The shelter needs animal care associates, kennel technicians, vet technicians and a maintenance assistant.
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Joel Embiid revealed to fans he is "on a basketball court doing things" as he completed his first practice since his March surgery.
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid completed his first full practice on Thursday since undergoing surgery in March after tearing his meniscus in his left knee.
Embiid, the third overall pick in the 2014 draft, took to Twitter to tell his fans that he was, "on a basketball court doing things".
Though he has been cleared for five-on-five drills, Embiid will not play in the 76ers' second preseason game against the Boston Celtics on Friday.
Coach Brett Brown has said he wants to work slowly with Embiid to ensure he is ready to go on October 18 for their opener with the Washington Wizards.
"I trust them, but at the same time, I have a voice, too," Embiid said on Thursday. "I think they value my opinion. It's about being on the same page."
Virginia associate head coach Ron Sanchez is set to become head basketball coach of the Charlotte 49ers, the Observer has confirmed. University of Virginia
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* Q1 earnings per share $0.75; q1 operating earnings per share $1.41; q1 total operating revenue $16.88 billion, up 2 percent
* Q1 earnings per share view $1.27, revenue view $17.08 billion -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Metlife q1 premiums, fees & other revenues $11.99 billion, down 4 percent
* Metlife q1 net investment income $5.20 billion, up 14 percent
* Metlife says at quarter-end, book value, excluding aoci other than fcta, was $50.52 per share, down 5 percent from $53.31 at march 31, 2016
* Metlife - q1 net income includes $602 million, after tax, in net derivative losses compared with $868 million, after tax, in net derivative gains in q1 2016
* Metlife says in q1, rising equity markets and costs associated with repositioning hedging strategies contributed to net derivative losses
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It's Valentine's Day, but Elle King isn't planning a romantic celebration with her fiance: instead, she's starting the next chapter of her career. The singer was busy Grammy weekend performing at a Tom Petty tribute and attending the ceremony, where she was nominated for her duet with country star Dierks [derks] Bentley .
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WASHINGTON _ These Dist. of Columbia lotteries were drawn Wednesday:
5-2
(five, two)
1-1-1
(one, one, one)
1-6-7-6
(one, six, seven, six)
2-4-8-1-7
(two, four, eight, one, seven)
Estimated jackpot: $283 million
Estimated jackpot: $70 million
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Police respond to a report of an explosion near Times Square on Monday, Dec. 11, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Charles Zoeller)
NEW YORK (AP) — Police Commissioner James O'Neill says the device that exploded in the New York City subway was a terror-related incident.
A 27-year-old man had a crude pipe bomb strapped to him and it went off in a passageway from Seventh and Eighth Avenues near Times Square.
Three people suffered minor non-life-threatening injuries. The suspect was also injured and was taken into custody.
Mayor Bill de Blasio says the device that exploded in the New York City subway was an attempted terrorist attack. He says it's lucky the suspect didn't achieve his ultimate goals.
Law enforcement officials say he was inspired by the Islamic State, but had apparently not had any direct contact with the terror group.
BUDAPEST, March 30 Hungary's central bank will not lift the countercyclical capital buffer rate required of banks, maintaining the current rate of zero percent as cyclical systemic risks are low to support lending, the central bank said in a statement on Thursday.
The rate is reviewed quarterly.
"Though the turnaround of lending was achieved both in the household and corporate segments, the degree of the persistently and significantly negative benchmark credit-to-GDP gap, as well as the current level and dynamics of the supplementary indicators on overheating and vulnerability signal low level in the cyclical systemic risks," the bank said. (Reporting by Sandor Peto anbd Marton Dunai)
Arista NashvilleBrad Paisley just released the second single from his Love and War album, which comes out Friday. While you should soon start hearing “Last Time for Everything” on the radio soon, Brad shot the video for yet another track this weekend on the outskirts of Nashville.
The West Virginia native and his band performed the new song, “Heaven South,” in the back of a vintage pick-up as it cruised down Main Street in downtown Franklin, according to The Tennessean.
Around 400 volunteers turned out to be part of the audience for the shoot, which started around 6 p.m. on Saturday. Brad and his band then moved to a flat-bed trailer situated on the historic square in the quaint town.
Brad, who lives nearby, told the audience he picked Franklin for the shoot because the song makes him think about the town.
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Habitat for Humanity of South Georgian Bay will be collecting electronic waste at the Home and Lifestyle Expo, which takes place at the Eddie Bush Memorial Arena from April 27-29.
The organization will have a truck parked outside of the arena where residents can drop off electronics.
“We offer this e-waste program throughout the year but once or twice, generally around Earth Day, we do collection events and this seemed tailor made,” said Joy Fleury, executive director of Habitat for Humanity.
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Aleksandr Kogan, a researcher who worked for the University of Cambridge and created the personality quiz that harvested over 87 million Facebook users’ data without their permission has told a U.K. parliamentary committee that his project would be of little use for targeted advertising ( via Reuters ):
“I believe the project we did makes little to no sense if the goal is to run targeted ads on Facebook. In fact, the platform’s tools provide companies a far more effective pathway to target people based on their personalities than using scores from users from our work.”
The data Kogan collected was then used by Cambridge Analytica to help target voters for President Trump’s 2016 election campaign. Both Facebook and Cambridge Analytica have blamed Kogan for the alleged data abuse that has embroiled the two companies into the biggest scandals in their history. As for Kogan, he maintains that the companies are using him as a scapegoat.
A Kenton man was placed on community control for five years after he pleaded guilty to theft charges in a case heard in Hardin County Common Pleas Court.
According to court records from Prosecutor Brad Bailey’s office, Charles Bradley Adkins, 726 Tracy St., Kenton, was charged with three counts of petty theft and one charge of theft from a person in a protected class.
Judge Scott Barrett sentenced Adkins to five years of community control and 60 days of local incarceration. Barrett fined Adkins a total of $500 and ordered he pay restitution of $6.63 to Bethany Broseke; $600 to Cherry Berry; $670 to Jeffrey Berry and $400 to Augusta Cramer.
In another recent case, Salena L. Adams, 813 King St., Kenton, pleaded guilty to one count of attempted theft. Barrett sentenced her to five years of community control and fined her $100. She is to pay restitution of $1,445 to Matti Marling and have no contact with Robert Cummins.
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I'm not quite sure what prompted this, but who cares? I will never forget that FBI Director James Comey was responsible for Donald Trump, and here's yet another example that illustrates this:
After the release of the Comey letter, Trump's favorability shot up six points. It's dipped slightly since then, but only by a few hairs. In over a year of campaigning, only one thing had a serious impact on the presidential race. James Comey.
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The Grizzlies recovered from a huge deficit tonight against the Spurs, but eventually fell short of a comeback win, losing 96-84. Kawhi Leonard shot 19 free throws in the game while the Grizzlies shot just 15, a fact which coach Dave Fizdale was quick to note in his postgame press conference.
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Fizdale went off on an incredible rant about the officiating in the game, backing his grievances up with plenty of data. He got so fed up he stormed off with an exclamation point after he wrapped up the conference.
Fizdale will inevitably earn a hefty fine for this outburst, but the bombastic rant after a tough loss is a tried and true coaching tactic. The Grizzlies will most likely get more calls in Game 3 and his players will be ready to run through a wall for their coach after he stood up for them so publicly. Hell, I’m ready to fight for him after this speech.
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump is saying that “racism is evil” as he condemns the KKK, neo-Nazis and white supremacists as “criminals and thugs.”
He is speaking in the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House after meeting with Attorney General Jeff Sessions and FBI director Christopher Wray about the race-fueled violence Saturday in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Trump has come under fire for his comments Saturday that “many sides” are to blame for the violence. In those remarks, he did not single out white supremacists or any other hate group, even as Republican lawmakers and others in his White House did condemn them by name.
President Trump denounces white supremacists after coming under fire over Charlottesvillehttps://t.co/O9RL1cW3Eb — CBS This Morning (@CBSThisMorning) August 14, 2017
Condolences to the family of the young woman killed today, and best regards to all of those injured, in Charlottesville, Virginia. So sad! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 12, 2017
TOKYO — Popular Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike, a rumoured candidate in upcoming parliamentary elections, says she wants to influence national politics to speed up changes needed in Japan by starting them in her city.
Koike, who became Tokyo’s first female leader last year and led her local party to a stunning victory in July city elections, has launched a new national party to challenge Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in the Oct. 22 parliamentary vote.
Koike told The Associated Press on Friday she wants to use her experience in Tokyo to encourage changes nationally, and is working with like-minded politicians to push for her goals. She says women’s advancement and measures for Japan’s aging and shrinking population have come too slowly under Abe.
She didn’t make clear if she is seeking the prime ministership.
Woman investigating noise accidentally shoots herself
COVENTRY, R.I. (AP) — Police say a woman in Rhode Island had taken out a gun to investigate a noise when she accidentally shot herself.
Coventry police say the woman slipped Friday night and the gun she was carrying discharged, striking her. She had been looking into a noise she heard from behind her home.
WJAR-TV (http://bit.ly/2iWGKBm ) reports the woman was taken to Kent Hospital to be treated for injuries. Her condition wasn't clear.
A police investigation confirmed it was an accidental, self-inflicted gunshot wound.
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Kampala- Tanzania has started building the 300km Standard Gauge Railway from the Indian Ocean port of Dar es Salaam to Morogoro, which line is expected to be extended to Port Mwanza on Lake Victoria to link Uganda. This development will put the spotlight on plans which should have seen Uganda either renovating the run-down Port Bell in Luzira or starting work on the proposed Greenfield Bukasa Port in Kirinya, Wakiso District.
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If you’re wanting to do something a little different this holiday season, maybe Jungle Bells at the San Diego Zoo is worth a visit.
The zoo spices things up from December 8 through January 1 with decorations, special animal experiences, costumed characters, live entertainment and reindeer games. In addition, the food stands offer holiday treats. (On December 14, the Zoo is open until 5 p.m., with no Jungle Bells activities.) An extra bonus is that zoo tickets (price ranges from $42-58) are like a Christmas gift to wildlife as the zoo works across the world to bring species back from the brink of extinction.
Patrick Vieira and Thierry Henry are being considered to replace Arsene Wenger at Arsenal
Wenger will leave Arsenal in the summer after almost 22 years in north London.
But could he be replaced by one of the greatest players he had during his time at the club?
Vieira is the current manager of Major League Soccer side New York City, so has some experience.
Henry is the assistant to Belgium boss Roberto Martinez but is yet to take sole charge of a team.
Sky Sports claim the French duo are two “outstanding” candidates to take over from Wenger.
The Doors’ first two LPs were among the greatest rock albums of the 1960s. And yet, in their day, they were also thought of as a singles band with a consistent presence on Top-40 radio. The Singles collects each of The Doors’ 45s, A and B sides both, on two CDs. Those tracks trace the breadth of The Doors’ music from the driving psychedelia of “Break on Through (To the Other Side)” to the orchestral pop of “Touch Me” and the hard blues-rock of “Roadhouse Blues.” One surprise: the post-Jim Morrison Doors released five singles? Also included are some mono radio mixes and a third disc, the 1973 Best of the Doors album in a high-resolution quadrophonic mix.
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* Under terms of proposed spin-out each share of Entrée is exchanged for one new share of entrée and 0.45 of mason common share
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FIREFIGHTERS were called to a kitchen fire.
A crew from Havant and one from Waterlooville were sent to Lavender Road in Waterlooville after some cooking on a hob caught fire at 5.40pm yesterday.
The house suffered some smoke damage but the fire was out by the time the firefighters arrived.
They used a fan to clear the smoke and were back at the fire station by 6.20pm.
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Tuesday’s double header in Hays between the Great Bend Panthers and the Hays High Indians has been postponed.
The two teams will make up the games next Monday April 30th at 4 p.m.
The two games will be broadcast on B-104.3 starting at 3:45 p.m.
Teen clothing retailer rue21 is closing 14 Louisiana stores among 400 it will shutter nationwide as it focuses more on its online business. Of Rue21's 34 Louisiana stores, the 14 that are closing include the Siegen Lane Marketplace location in Baton Rouge, along with locations in Kenner, Covington, Harvey, Laplace, Luling, Marrero, Thibodaux, Abbeville, Bastrop, Natchitoches, Pineville and two in Shreveport.
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TORONTO -- Ontario's NDP leader says the party would spend $1.2 billion to provide dental coverage to an additional 4.5 million people if it wins the spring election.
Andrea Horwath says today that her party's plan -- called Ontario Benefits -- would provide coverage for students, seniors and people working jobs without dental benefits.
Horwath says an NDP government would raise the money to pay for the plan by increasing taxes on the wealthy and corporations.
The NDP leader also says that her party would run a deficit if elected but she would not provide any further details.
The announcement comes on the same day the province's Liberal government is set to outline its priorities heading into the election with a throne speech.
Ontario's election is expected to be held June 7.
KAYLA BOONE Officers with the St. Petersburg Police Department have located a missing woman. She was found unharmed. According to the St. Petersburg Police Department, Ms. Kayla Boone,20, left her home and was considered in danger. She was seen last Thursday in the 2700 block of Fourth Street S. Police said Ms. Boonehas a…
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A Scunthorpe supermarket has cut back its opening hours, posing a question over the viability of trading late at night.
The Asda store on Station Road is closing earlier at 10pm, instead of 11pm from Monday to Saturday.
The move comes as the retail chain is reported to be battling slumping sales and changing shopping habits.
The company is understood to be reviewing staffing levels at 59 stores, none of which have been identified.
Eighteen large UK stores where ten per cent of the 3,257 jobs could go are also under review.
Fears of job losses have been triggered off by a near 20 per cent drop in profits last year to £657.2 million.
At the same time revenue fell by more than three per cent to £2.17 billion.
The price war started by German-owned discounters Aldi and Lidl is blamed for the decline in Asda’s fortunes.
More Asda customers are also using self-service tills, requiring fewer staff.
Event time: 6-8:30pm
Thursday evening concerts, weather permitting, will run from 6-8:30 p.m. every Thursday, starting June 29 through Aug. 10 on the Market Square stage. The Corners and surrounding restaurants will provide some seating options and guests are also invited to bring their own chairs to enjoy the performances. The Market Square stage features state-of-the-art equipment including a 12x20 foot digital screen for visual elements and an audio system that will offer clean and clear sound to intended listeners, while providing a signature “hard avoid” area that lowers sound levels where not desired.
Global wine output in fall
AFP | A decline in output from major wine producing countries in 2017.
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The lights are back on near Fostoria after a wide-spread power outage over the weekend. American Electric Power says nearly 25-hundred homes lost power Saturday afternoon due to equipment failure. A warming station was set up at the local intermediate school for the folks without power.
DRB-Hicom: PONSB gets RM1.1b R&D reimbursement grant
Perusahaan Otomobil Nasional Sdn Bhd (PONSB) has received research and development (R&D) reimbursement grant for RM1.1 billion from Ministry of Finance. — Bernama file picKUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 — DRB-Hicom Bhd announced that Perusahaan Otomobil Nasional Sdn Bhd (PONSB) has received research and development (R&D) reimbursement grant for RM1.1 billion from Ministry of Finance.
In a filing to Bursa Malaysia today, DRB-Hicom said as was announced on June 22 this year, PONSB would use the grant proceeds to deleverage to the maximum extent by reducing its existing financial liabilities.
PONSB is the manufacturing arm of national carmaker, Proton Holdings Bhd.
It said PONSB intended to fully settle its syndicated loan facility and thereafter help Proton to part settle its shareholders’ advance due to DRB-Hicom from the remaining funds of the R&D reimbursement grant. — Bernama
March 19, 2018 -- A self-driving Uber vehicle struck and killed a woman in Tempe, Arizona in what may be the first known death of a pedestrian hit by an autonomous vehicle on a public road.
The woman was crossing the street outside of a crosswalk when she was struck by the Uber vehicle in autonomous mode with a human safety driver at the wheel, according to Tempe police, The New York Times reported.
The incident occurred overnight, but police did not say whether it was late Sunday or early Monday and did not release any details about the woman.
Uber is "fully cooperating" with local authorities, a company spokesman said, and Uber has suspended testing of its self-driving cars in Tempe, Pittsburgh, San Francisco and Toronto.The Times reported.
As Turkey mourns the victims of the New Year’s Day shooting, a manhunt is underway to find the attacker on one of Istanbul’s best known nightspots. Rough cut (no reporter narration).
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COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Ohio State University Police have issued a Neighborhood Safety Notice after a sexual assault that happened in the campus area.
According to police, the incident happened around 1:30 a.m. on Saturday in the area of W. Lane Avenue and N. High Street.
A female student told police she got into a car she believed was associated with a rideshare service.
She was later able to escape and flagged down a Columbus police cruiser.
The car is a newer model, white, four-door sedan which appears to be missing a hubcap on the driver’s side rear wheel or has a small spare tire mounted on the vehicle.
The operator of the vehicle is described as an Asian male between 23 and 27 years old. He’s around 6’0″ tall with a thin build and has black hair with a spiked crew cut.
Anyone with information on the car or driver is asked to call Columbus police at 614-645-4266 or email SAU@columbuspolice.org.
Mario Batali takes leave amid sexual misconduct allegations
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ANCHOR POINT, Alaska (AP) — Alaska State Troopers say a 47-year-old Kenai Peninsula man was shot and wounded as he pointed a rifle at officers.
Fernando Ospina of Anchor Point was treated at South Peninsula Hospital in Homer and then flown to Anchorage for additional care.
Troopers in Soldotna took a call on just after 10 a.m. Sunday that shots were fired in Anchor Point.
According to troopers, officers were outside Ospina’s home when he opened the door and pointed a rifle at them.
Fernando was shot once.
Department policy calls for the officer’s name to be released three days after the incident. The Department of Law’s special prosecutions office reviews cases involving deadly force to determine if it was justified.
Kenyan teenagers want to be taught how to use contraceptives, including condoms, oral pills and injectables, as part of sexuality education in school and at home. Because they are already sexually active, they also want to know where to get these products so as to protect themselves against sexually transmitted diseases and prevent unwanted pregnancies.
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Wale caught everyone off guard when he dropped his EP It’s Complicated last week and today he’s coming through with a visual in support of his guerilla tactic style album.
In “Staying Power” the free agent rapper takes it back to his DC grounds where he picks up a thick young lady at the airport and takes her for a ride around town.
Q-Tip meanwhile links up with Demi Lovato to remake the 70’s classic “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart” whose clip features a party where everyone in attendance is out loud and proud.
Check out the rest of today’s drops including work from DJ Stevie J featuring Future, E-40 and B-Legit featuring P-Lo, and more.
WALE – “STAYING POWER”
Q-TIP FT. DEMI LOVATO – “DON’T GO BREAKING MY HEART”
DJ STEVIE J & FUTURE – “STRIPPER”
E-40 & B-LEGIT FT. P-LO – “BOY”
TANK, TREY SONGZ & TY DOLLA $IGN – “WHEN WE”
KUR FT. PNB ROCK – “NO SHINE”
YELLA BEEZY FT. LIL BABY – “UP ONE”
MOLLY BRAZY – “DRACO”
SKIPPER – “F.U.P.M”
MANI COOLIN’ – “MONOPOLY”
THE KID DAYTONA – “LATELY”
Jaguar Land Rover's fabled history is richer than most, and with their new Classic Works headquarters, they aren't afraid to show it. The £7 million project hosts myriad vintage and otherwise noteworthy Brits, including design icons like the Land Rover Series II and E-Type Jag—enough to make us drool over the marque's style expertise. According to Autocar, the manufacturer will use the facility to house historic models and restore them for customers, keeping the spirit of these machines alive.
The Classic Works project was unveiled 60 years after the brand's historic win at Le Mans with the much-worshiped D-Type. Inside the warehouse lies a collection of Le Mans memorabilia, all collected from Jaguar's seven wins at the race.
The ever-popular Chilli Festival at West Dean Gardens, near Chichester, drew big crowds on Friday and the weekend.
Billed as the UK’s biggest chilli festival, the event included live music, Latin dance and cookery demonstrations, along witha host of stalls selling all things chilli.
Officials overseeing preparations for the Joplin campus of the Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences are confident the school will be ready to open in June and receive its first class of students July 28. The Joplin Globe reports workers are transforming a former temporary Mercy Hospital into the new medical school. Paula Gregory, dean of the campus, says hiring is still underway but faculty already in place are experienced and planning their classes. She says she’s also talking to local faculty and physicians who might be interested in teaching guest lectures or labs. And she says the first class of 150 is about half full with applications still coming in.
Gov. Matt Bevin announced Friday that Kentucky has seen a record $5.8 billion invested in the state in the first five months of 2017. "This is going to be a year that's going to shatter beyond anything, anything that has preceded it," Bevin said in front of the state capitol building in Frankfort.
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LONDON — Thousands of people have marched through London demanding more government money for Britain’s overburdened National Health Service.
Trade unions and the main opposition Labour Party backed the “NHS in crisis: Fix it now” protest.
Marchers with placards proclaiming “Save our NHS” and “More staff, more beds, more funds” made their way through central London on Saturday toward Conservative Prime Minister Theresa May’s Downing St. office.
Britain’s state-funded health service has been under mounting pressure, with demand from a growing, aging population rising faster than investment. Winter illnesses and an exodus of stress-hit medical staff have led to thousands of cancelled operations and long waits for ambulances and emergency treatment.
The British government says it is putting more money into health care and training more doctors and nurses.
(WASHINGTON TIMES) The Hillary Clinton email fiasco isn’t ending anytime soon, with State Department officials saying they have no idea when they will finish sorting though and releasing the previously hidden messages.
More classified documents that the former secretary of state improperly handled keep coming to light.
The Trump administration doesn’t even know if it has hunted down every trace of the emails that Mrs. Clinton — a former first lady, U.S. senator, top diplomat and Democratic presidential nominee — sent from a secret email server stashed in her home.
Waterloo police are investigating a break-in at a home along Grant Avenue where a 13-year-old was threatened.
According to the police report, the boy was woken up by intruders who entered the house through a window, pointed a handgun at his head, and took some of his possessions. The boy alerted his mom who then called police.
The two suspects took a 52" Smart TV, a 32" TV, a video game console, and PlayStation games. They face charges of Burglary and Aggravated Assault.
This is an ongoing investigation, no arrests have been made at this time.
Edmond Firefighters were able to stop a car fire from spreading to other cars at the Edmond Hyundai dealership.
Edmond Firefighters were able to stop a car fire from spreading to other cars at the Edmond Hyundai dealership.
The call came in around midnight, to the business on Broadway near Kelly.
A viewer told News 9 they could see the flames and smoke from the highway. Crews said a used car caught fire.
There’s no word yet on what sparked the flames.
Sunrise Point Elementary School in Overland Park, Kansas. Google Street View
Two adults are in critical condition after a shooting at an elementary school in Overland Park, Kansas, according to local media.
The two men who were shot outside Sunrise Park Elementary School were construction workers who were developing the school's playground, the Kansas City Star reported.
There were no children at the school at the time of the shooting, the newspaper added.
The suspect fled the scene after the shooting, and is now being pursued by police. They believe the suspect was a co-worker of the injured men, and that the shooting came after an argument.
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Minutes after fleeing the scene, the perpetrator attempted to carjack someone nearby, and fired more shots, according to the Star.
The suspect then stole another vehicle at another location by gunpoint. Nobody was hurt in the carjacking incidents.
The British Columbia Pipers' Association held their Annual Gathering at Clayton Heights Secondary School on April 14 and 15. Since 1932, pipers, drummers and pipe bands have met at the gathering to test their mettle against one another. Now in its 85th year, it is one of North America's largest and most prestigious piping competitions.
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Pavelec saved 44 of 45 shots before allowing two goals in the shootout during Monday's 2-1 loss to Dallas.
This was a rare dominant showing from the veteran, as Pavelec entered Monday's contest with a .901 save percentage and 2.99 GAA through 48 games over the past three seasons. Additionally, with Henrik Lundqvist locked into a huge workload, the veteran Czech is unlikely to see many starts moving forward. It all adds up to Pavelec offering limited fantasy upside, and it's likely safe to leave him to the waiver wire in most settings.
[India], May 30 (ANI): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Wednesday registered a case against Sanjay Gupta, owner and promoters of OPG securities Pvt Ltd, two others and officials of SEBI and NSE in a bribery case.
According to sources, the case revolves around bribing NSE officials and developing software to get early trades.
Meanwhile, searches are underway at seven locations across Delhi, Mangalore and Mumbai. (ANI)
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On August 25th, gamers who registered for a chance to get their hands on Call of Duty: WWII early will enjoy the fruits of their auto-filling of name and email labor and land a spot playing the CoD: WWII beta. Sledgehammer games made it known that we wouldn’t be playing the supposedly-terrifying Nazi Zombies mode but were mum on exactly what we would be playing in the early look.
Now we know specifically what we can expect, courtesy of Sledgehammer games via PlayStation Lifestyle:
Saudi Arabia has gotten too big for its britches, and the oil-producing Middle East is turning even more unstable. Not to mention that global warming is getting worse and worse because of burning fossil fuels like petroleum.
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Indonesia-based startup accelerator Kejora Ventures believes Asean now offers the size and scale to produce some hugely successful tech-based businesses. By Erich Parpart Some digital businesses are winner-takes-all, where the number one player can probably take almost 70% of the market, so speed and timing are everything in a digital venture, says Sebastian Togelang, founding partner of Kejora.
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Pagano ready to make case to remain Colts coach
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Indianapolis Colts coach Chuck Pagano plans to meet with team owner Jim Irsay later Monday.
Pagano met with players before taking questions from reporters.
During the scheduled news conference, Pagano said he has not yet had his annual end-of-season meeting with Irsay.
Last year, Pagano promised to fight hard to keep his job and was rewarded with a four-year contract extension.
He said Monday he also felt the need to make his case to stay after missing the playoffs for the second straight season. It's the first time since Indy (8-8) missed the playoffs in back-to-back seasons since 1997-98.
After being eliminated from the playoff chase at Oakland, there has been rampant speculation about Pagano's job security in Indy.
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MIAMI (AP) – Police say seven people, including three teenagers, were injured in a New Year’s Day shooting in Miami-Dade’s West Little River neighborhood.
The Miami Herald (http://hrld.us/2hEq8Ny ) reports that police say the victims were standing outside a house at around 6 p.m. Sunday when a car pulled and someone inside opened fire.
Police say six of the victims are in stable condition. A 17-year-old is in critical condition.
Police say there may be more than one suspect. A description of the suspect’s vehicle was not given.
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UK Labour party fights to avoid Copeland poll humiliation
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No longer can we sit on the sideline and hope white supremacy goes away. No longer can we be silent in the face of hate and evil. Populism, economic protectionism or even free speech do not excuse the hatred and violence of white supremacist domestic terrorist groups. Their violence has been here for centuries because we have allowed it. We have been fighting terrorism for decades; that fight has now come home.
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Traffic accident on Highway 101 at Clancy, just north of Lincoln City. Watch for emergency vehicles.
A TEENAGER has been taken to hospital after a crash in Wondunna on Thursday.
A Queensland Ambulance spokesman said the crash happened about 7.15am and involved a truck and person riding a bicycle on Doolong Sth Rd.
The spokesman said a female teenager was taken to Hervey Bay hospital with minor injuries.
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Residents are being asked to support a $2.5 million referendum to maintain buildings, programs and staff.
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates will begin spring training without third baseman Jung Ho Kang.
President Frank Coonelly announced Tuesday the team doesn’t expect Kang reporting with the rest of the team’s position players by Friday. Kang is scheduled to go to trial in Seoul, South Korea, on Feb. 22 following his arrest in December on charges of driving under the influence and leaving the scene of an accident.
Coonelly says the team “will continue to do whatever we can to assist (him) and his representatives in their efforts to resolve all necessary matters so that Jung Ho will be able to travel to the United States to prepare for and play in the 2017 season.”
Kang is in the third year of a four-year contract he signed with Pittsburgh in January 2015.
The Bosse Bulldogs will have plenty of time to develop a contending team with over half their roster filled with first-year players.
On the varsity squad there are only two upperclassmen, a pair of juniors, who will try to lead a young team to success.
Head coach Nikki Darrett is paving the way for the Bulldogs in her third season with the team.
She said the team is fortunate to have so many young players because it means Bosse can develop a new and unique identity for itself.
On the other side of the net, Heritage Hills head coach Kayla White is in her first season with the Patriots.
The team is the opposite of the Bulldogs in the sense that it has eight seniors to lead an experienced bunch.
Heritage Hills took its first step to success with a straight-set victory over Bosse Monday.
The Patriots attack was too much for the Bulldogs to handle in a 25-13, 25-9, 25-14 victory.
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The United Nations said about 800 people in Iraq have been affected by food poisoning in a camp for displaced people near the city of Mosul. The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in Iraq on Tuesday said the 800 people affected lived in the Erbil province's Hasansham U2 camp, which houses 6,235 internally displaced people from Mosul and other conflict areas.
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The Milford Striped Bass Club and the City of Milford have announced the date for the 49th annual Milford Children’s Trout Derby: It will be Saturday, May 6, from 6 to 9:30 a.m. at the upper and lower duck ponds.
Awards will be presented around 10:30 a.m. No registration is required. All children ages 15 and younger are eligible to participate.
Prizes will be awarded for the largest trout in four categories, and every child will receive a free grab bag at the end of the event.
For more information or to help support the derby contact Trout Derby Chairman Shawn Lalond, 203-913-6335, or co-chairman Jennifer Lalond at 203-671-9545.
More than 4,000 dancers from 50 countries are converging on Phoenix in August for the World Hip Hop Dance Championship. The world championship is part of a nine-day lineup of dance events, presented by Hip Hop International.
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Police say that a 31-year-old man who escaped the custody of a medical facility in the city’s west end on Thursday should be considered “violent and dangerous.”
Ijahim Peter was last seen in the vicinity of Queen Street West and Shaw Street at around 10 a.m.
Police say that Peter “had been ordered into the custody of a medical facility and was supposed to remain there.”
He is described as about five-foot-ten with a muscular build, black hair and brown eyes.
Police say that they are concerned for the safety of both Peter and members of the public.
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Donald E. Whaley 88, of Mt. Pleasant passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2017, at the Henry County Health Center in Mt. Pleasant.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 18, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. at the Oakland Mills Community Church with Pastor Rick Moorman officiating. Burial will follow in the Oakland Mills Cemetery. Friends may call after 1 p.m. on Friday at the Murphy Funeral Home in Mt. Pleasant where the family will receive friends from 5 to 7 that evening. Memorials may be directed to the Oakland Mills Community Church or to the Oakland Mills Cemetery in his memory.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.murphyfuneralandmonuments.com
Murphy Funeral Home of Mt. Pleasant is handling the arrangements.
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Gambian legend Biri Biri’s son Yusupha Njie this week grabbed his first goal in the Portuguese top tier.
The 23-year-old plastered home the game’s winner after the tie looked head for a stalemate.
Making his first start since returning from a two-month injury lay-off, Njie out-jumped his marker in the box to connect his head on a teasing corner kick from the left that beat a hapless Maritimo FC net-minder in the 80th minute.
The goal doubled Boavista’s advantage reducing Maritimo’s initial first goal to a mere consolation after Mateaus had banged home the equaliser for Njie and his mates.
Boavista now climb to seventh in the 18-team league on twenty-seven points in twenty games.
The first Gambian to play in the Primera Liga, Yusupha is on a season-long loan from Moroccan outfit FUS Rabat with an option of a permanent deal at conclusion of the experimentation.
New Delhi, July 4: The UPSC Civil Services Prelims 2018 Results will be declared soon. The results once declared will be available on the official website.
The expected date of the results is July 15 2018. As per the previous trends, the results are usually declared within 40 to 45 days from the date of the examination.
The official notification of UPSC Civil Services Examination 2018 or CSE 2018 confirms that the UPSC CS Main Examination would be conducted in the month of September 2018. The UPSC Main examination 2018 would be conducted on Septemter 28, 29, 30 and October 6, 7. The results once declared will be available on upsc.gov.in.
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LAGOS, Nigeria — French President Emmanuel Macron has shaken up a two-day visit to Nigeria with a stop at the New Afrika Shrine, a concert hall founded by the late music legend Fela Kuti.
Macron also held talks with Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari on security in Africa’s vast Sahel region as the extremist threat grows from groups linked to al-Qaida and the Islamic State organization.
Macron’s visit to Africa’s most populous nation ends Wednesday.
His visit to the New Afrika Shrine was for a launch event for the 2020 Season of African Cultures in France.
Macron also is inaugurating an Alliance Francaise cultural centre in Lagos and meeting young Nigerian entrepreneurs.
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Julian Smith MP welcomes this week’s announcement that the Tour de Yorkshire will be returning to the Ripon area as part of its 2018 route.
Next year, a number of villages around Ripon will feature in stage four of the race which this year has been extended to four days. This stage of the route will go through the villages of Burnsall, Kilnsey, Kettlewell, Masham and Pateley Bridge.
The area has hosted a number of successful cycling events in the past few years and Julian was pleased to support the Tour de Yorkshire when the route came through the area in 2016. He was also heavily involved in promoting the Yorkshire leg of the Tour de France in 2014.
Julian Smith MP said: This is fantastic news for our area. The race brings tourists and visitors to the Yorkshire Dales and promises to promote our wonderful part of the country. I am really pleased that the race will once again pass through the Ripon area and our communities will be able to work together to get involved.
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Quarry Park to Get a Disc Golf Course
Volunteers Are Working to Remove Vegetation Until July
DULUTH, Minn.- Quarry Park in West Duluth is getting a Disc Golf Course this summer
Duluth’s newest park was dedicated last year, and has been used for different types of recreation, like Ice Climbing and mixed climbing through the winter season. Now, the Lake Superior Disc Golf Community and volunteers have been working to clear vegetation for a proposed 9-hole disc golf course.
“We’re really excited to see that there’s a complimentary summertime use to the wintertime climbing,” said Lisa Luokkala, the Project Coordinator of the City of Duluth.
Volunteers will be on site working through to July 1st.
John E Dunn has edited and written for numerous tech titles, including Techworld, Computerworld UK, Network Week, Network World, LAN Magazine, Personal Computer Magazine, start-up title Tornado-Insider Magazine, as well as churning out pessimistic blogs, freelance articles, and making glum appearances on BBC TV/Radio, and CBC Canada.
Harvard University is teaming up with Google to reduce the use of harmful chemicals in building products and materials.
Organizers say the initiative announced Wednesday targets chemicals used in consumer products like furniture and carpets that science has shown have potential negative health effects.
The goal is to create a set of tools using the latest research to inform decisions by large institutions, purchasers and manufacturers with the hope of increasing demand for healthier alternatives. Organizers said there are more than 80,000 chemicals in use, some associated with long-term health and environmental problems.
The collaboration is an initiative of the Center for Climate, Health, and the Global Environment launched Wednesday at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
The center is led by former Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Gina McCarthy.
The organisers of the event have planned to take winners of the pageant to other states and shoot at the enchanting locations highlighting the potentiality of the North East as a much sought-after tourist destination of the country.
Fiama Northeast Diva 2016-17 also plans to bring forth the lost glory of muga silk, the golden thread of Assam, and display its diversified look in the opening round of the finale, the organisers said while briefing the media here today. Pride East Entertainments Pvt Ltd has been hosting North East Diva for the last three years.
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The borrower had eyed a $200m offshore fundraising when it hit screens in February via three mandated lead arrangers and bookrunners. Credit Suisse, E.Sun Commercial Bank and Standard Chartered marketed the three year bullet with a $100m greenshoe.
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Augusta, GA (WJBF) – Richmond County deputies are on the scene of a serious accident.
It happened around 8 a.m. Wednesday on Gordon Highway at North Leg.
Injuries are reported.
Several vehicles are involved.
As of 8:30 a.m., three lanes of westbound traffic were blocked.
You may want to avoid the area until those vehicles can be removed.
The Congress on Wednesday took out a rally at Bhangar in South-24 Parganas district and demanded withdrawal of
false cases lodged against villagers. Led by state Congress President Adhir Chowdhury, party workers also demanded restoration of law and order in the area.
“The state government must immediately withdraw false cases, which were lodged against villagers who took part in an agitation months ago. The government should also ensure peace in the area,” said Chowdhury.
The rally was taken out from Gazipur area in Bhangar.
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NEW YORK (AP) — In Washington, even a name change is fraught with political drama.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is pushing to be referred to as the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, a surface level, but notable change for the agency tasked with protecting consumers against debt collectors and banks.
Officials say the change reflects the bureau's legal name, but critics say it underscores the abrupt ideological turn the bureau has taken since Trump-appointee Mick Mulvaney took over. The 2010 Dodd-Frank Act did create a "Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection" but that name has rarely been used, except occasionally in court filings.
Under Mulvaney, the bureau has proposed revisiting the regulations and policies the Obama administration put in place, and has also reduced the number of enforcement actions it has taken.
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Sean Hannity's Real Estate Portfolio Raises Journalism Ethics Questions The talk show host reportedly amassed a big real estate portfolio during the foreclosure crisis. Some homes were purchased with HUD support, which he didn't reveal when interviewing the HUD secretary.
CALGARY _ WestJet Airlines Ltd. says it has partially resolved a computer system outage and has started to resume regular operations.
The airline says some flights have been delayed and it is experiencing longer lines at check-in because of the issue.
WestJet recommended passengers arrive early at the airport and check their flight status ahead of time because of the problems.
Travellers had reported on Twitter that there were long lines and kiosks off-line at some airports, as well as issues with booking on the company’s website.
Last October, the airline said computer problems caused delays for dozens of flights.
There are four teams left in this year’s Champions League.
Roma, Real Madrid, Liverpool and Bayern Munich represent four of Europe’s top five leagues.
On Tuesday, Liverpool welcome Roma. The Reds eliminated Manchester City in the previous round, winning home and away. Roma dumped Barcelona out on a stunning night at the Stadio Olimpico.
On Wednesday, Bayern Munich host Real Madrid, in a clash of two heavyweights. Real are seeking to win the title for a third consecutive year, while Jupp Heycknes is targeting his second Treble with the Bundesliga champions.
Champions League semi-finals
Tuesday, April 24
FT: Liverpool 5 vs Roma 2
Wednesday, April 25
19:45 Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid
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Life’s too short to vacuum every other day, but luckily, you can pawn that tedious chore off to a Roomba, and the entry level 650 model is marked down to $300 today on Amazon, which is the best price we’ve seen outside of last year’s $274 holiday promotion.
I have the similar Roomba 770, and while it does require a bit of babysitting from time to time, I hardly ever manually vacuum anymore, and yet the floors always feel clean, even with two pets.
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY)- Beckley Police Department is taking back unwanted prescription drugs on April 28, 2018 at The Raleigh County Commission on Aging.
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Beckley Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public an opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs.
Bring your pills for disposal to The Raleigh County Commission on Aging at 1614 South Kanawha St. Beckley, WV. The DEA cannot accept liquids or needles or sharps, only pills or patches. The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.
For more information about the disposal of prescription drugs or about the April 28 Take Back Day event, go to the DEA Diversion website or contact the Beckley Police Department at 304-256-1708.
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Man found shot in Calumet Heights
A 25-year-old man realized he was shot Saturday afternoon in the Calumet Heights neighborhood on the Far South Side.
About 2:59 p.m., the man was in the 9300 block of S. Escanaba when he discovered he’d suffered gunshot wounds to the back and leg, according to Chicago Police. Police said the shooting happened at a different location.
The man was taken to Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn and was listed in serious condition, police said.
No one was in custody and Area South detectives were investigating.
The gorgeous weather made it the perfect day for a parade, and the city of Long Beach didn't disappoint.
Dave Ryan takes us to the small, but always exciting Long Beach St. Patrick's Day Parade.
My name is Tonya, and I grew up on a 300-acre farm in rural Virginia that has been in my family for over 100 years. After graduating from college, receiving my master’s degree in speech and language pathology, and living and working in a small city for six years, I decided to return to the place of my childhood. Here, in this rural area, on this patch of green, where for four generations my family has farmed, gardened, and lived, I, too wanted to be a part of this continuity. As a fourth generation farmgirl, I have many interests that not only include, but also go beyond the basics of farming, gardening, sheep and chicken-keeping. It is all of this and more that I plan on sharing in this blog.
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The Approach carers Cafes are monthly support groups for anyone who cares for an older person with a mental health issue. The Cafes operate throughout Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire and provide an informal and enjoyable environment where carers can meet with each other, and with professionals who can support them.
The discovery of a cell phone on the side of the road led to a man's arrest on child pornography charges, according to the criminal complaint.
Marion County Prosecutor said Wednesday that Lee V. Gatlin was charged with two counts of child pornography.
The complaint filed by police states a woman found the cell phone Sept. 28, 2015 at U.S. 61 and Bellevue in Hannibal. It stated the woman looked in the phone to see if she could figure out who the owner was by looking at the photos but found child pornography.
According to the complaint, Gatlin was arrested Monday at an unidentified location. The charges filed states the second count is for possessing child pornography the day he was arrested.
Gatlin was placed in jail on a $100,000 surety bond.
× Texas mom accused of shooting video, photos of child’s abuse
HUMBLE, Texas (AP) — Court records show a Houston-area woman is accused of placing a plastic bag over the head of her 1-year-old son and sending video of the abuse to relatives because she was upset that the child’s father had a new girlfriend.
Twenty-three-year-old Jamelle Peterkin of Humble (UHM’-buhl) appeared in court Monday on a charge of endangering a child and was freed on $15,000 bond.
The boy’s aunt, Ra’Neicha Broadnax, told KTRK-TV that in recent days she received videos and pictures from Peterkin also showing the child being slapped.
Broadnax said Peterkin indicated she was angry about the father’s new girlfriend. Records show Peterkin also placed a plastic bag in the boy’s mouth.
The current condition of the child wasn’t detailed in the report.
Online records don’t list an attorney for Peterkin.
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China's seizure of an American underwater drone in the South China Sea this month was a reflection of Beijing's concerns about the growing use of such vehicles in the contested waters and would spur efforts to build up its own military capabilities beneath the waves, military experts say. Beijing played down the seizure of the unmanned underwater vehicle, which the United States said was operating lawfully in international waters about 50 nautical miles northwest of Subic Bay in the Philippines when it was taken by a Chinese navy ship on December 15, and returned the drone five days later to a US navy ship close to where it had been seized.
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MADRID — Spanish police say the man suspected of plotting an ISIS-inspired attack in Colombia appeared on their radar for his hate-filled messages toward the United States, a country where he had lived and was allegedly trying to get to.
A Colombian judge jailed Raul Gutierrez last week on terrorism and conspiracy charges.
On instant messaging app Telegram, the 45-year-old Cuban man said that he would commit a suicide attack in the name of God and the Islamic state, two of the Spanish investigators following the case told The Associated Press.
The agents said the alleged attack was initially planned for March 6 but was later rescheduled for March 13. They spoke anonymously out of security concerns.
The family will receive friends at Jones-Wynn Funeral Home in Douglasville, Friday, Feb. 17, 2017 from 12-1 p.m. Memorial Services will be conducted Friday, Feb. 17, 2017 at 1 p.m. at the Chapel of Jones-Wynn Funeral Home in Douglasville with Gary Price officiating.
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Ghana international, Kwadwo Asamoah says he delighted after completing his move to Inter Milan.
The former Udinese star joined the former European Champions on Monday on a free transfer from Juventus.
Asamoah penned down a three-year deal after completing his move.
However, the skilful wing-back dispelled any fears about his fitness, which limited him to an average of 26 appearances in each of his six seasons at Juve.
“I felt as good as ever last season,” the Ghanaian told Kwesi ESPN.
“I played regularly and felt great in training.
"I’ve always said that once I’ve found my best physical shape, I’ll return to my national team and that moment is near.”
WASHINGTON (AP) — No, that wasn't drool on the lips of Massachusetts Rep. Joe Kennedy III. He says it was ChapStick.
Twitter lit up with jibes about the 37-year-old Democrat's response to President Donald Trump's State of the Union. In his televised speech Tuesday, Kennedy's lips appeared wet and glistening, leading to tweets about Kennedy's "drool."
Kennedy joked on ABC's "Good Morning America" Wednesday that he "decided to go a little bit light on the ChapStick this morning...which is probably a wise choice." He told CNN that Tuesday's ChapStick was "a little too much, apparently."
Other State of the Union responders have attracted similar unwanted attention. In 2013, GOP Sen. Marco Rubio's response to President Barack Obama's speech was mocked for Rubio's awkward off-screen reach for water.
In the past, the radio DJ had been linked to former Spice Girl Mel C and Irish actress Aoinhinn McGinnity after he split from his serious girlfriend TV producer Sophie Waite in his Radio 1 days.
He is regularly heard chatting away to his listeners as presenter on The Chris Moyles show on Radio X, but he has reportedly been holding back some big news from his audience.
It appears newly-slim Chris, 42, has found love across the pound with Los Angeles beauty Tiffany Austin.
Tiffany is said to have a successful career in artist management and is originally from Beverley Hills, where the DJ spent a lot of his time after quitting Radio 1 in 2012.
Femi Makinde, Osogbo An Osun State Magistrate’s Court sitting in Osogbo has ordered that a driver, Mr. Elijah Oyebode, and one Yusuf Ajibade, be remanded in the Ilesa Prison for allegedly killing a 400-level student of the Osun State University, Miss Rofiat Adebisi. The two accused, who were arraigned by the police on Tuesday, were […]
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Plow train going through Danforth this afternoon clearing the tracks. More snow on the way!
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The women who write for The Tonight Show and Miley Cyrus had a surprise for Hillary Clinton: thank you notes.
Host Jimmy Fallon told the former Secretary of State that his writing staff wanted to thank her.
Set to some “thank you note-writing music,” the women who write for the show came out, one by one, and sat in Fallon’s seat to write thank you notes to Clinton.
The last person who wanted to thank her was Miley Cyrus, who was in tears before she could finish her letter.
Clinton wrote a note too – and it’s just as touching as the ones thanking her.
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Police in Kansas City are investigating a homicide that took a woman's life early Monday morning. Officers were called at about 12:49 a.m. to the 7000 block of Kensington Avenue on an ambulance call.
In this programme Joe McGill is going to examine what it is like to come to Kerry from another country and live here. He talks about the Tralee International Resource Centre and a book which tells the remarkable and inspiring true-life stories of 15 international people who have made Kerry their home called ‘Behind the Face’. He also talks about the horse fair in Puck fair. There is also the Kerry County Council Creative Kingdom slot Creative Ireland projects taking place here in the county.
Islandmagee Camera Club is staging its annual exhibition at Whitehead Railway Museum this summer.
The exhibition features members’ photographs taken in the local area.
The display, which is housed in the education room in The Stables gallery, will be refreshed week by week until the exhibition closes at the end of August.
As part of the initiative, Camera Club members are planning a photo-shoot at the museum itself.
Visitors to Whitehead Railway Museum will have free access to the exhibition.
Meanwhile, the RPSI Summer Steam train rides season starts this Saturday, July 7.
The excursions, which run from the museum will be in operation every Saturday until the end of August.
For more details visit the RPSI website at https://www.steamtrainsireland.com/
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Photograph: Jordi Corbilla “Mind the yellow line.”
I’m always intrigued with subway photography, and Jordi’s photograph is a great capture of everyday subway life. In She captures people waiting for their train behind the yellow safety line by going ahead of the line herself. Doing so made for a great, wide capture that not only shows people waiting, but the train. If you look closely, you’ll see those people reflecting in the train windows as well, which connects the two subjects together in a unique matter.
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The undercover cops from the 21 Jump Street program have survived high school, and are assigned to deep cover to find a drug supplier at a local college.
Bollywood actor Fardeen Khan and his wife Natasha became proud parents for the second time on 11th August. The couple named their newborn son Azarius.
Recently, Fardeen took to his Twitter page to share the first picture of his tiny tot. Have a look at it here...
David Cross: Oh Come On at the Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts
Emmy Award winner and Grammy Award nominee David Cross is an inventive performer, writer, and producer on stage and screens both big and small.
David’s recent creative successes include writing and directing the indie film “Hits” (2014), creating “Mr. Show with Bob and David” for Netflix (2015), creating and starring in the third season of “Todd Margaret” (2016), and launching the inventive new series “Bliss” in the UK (2018).
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It was reported that all newly built homes - Housing Board flats as well as private residences - will have to be installed with smoke detectors from next June, when an updated Fire Code is released (All new homes to have smoke alarms from June; Aug 11).
The authorities should conduct more feasibility studies before implementing such a measure.
Having such a system in homes may look good on paper, but does not serve any purpose if home owners do not maintain their systems, unlike the commercial sector, where there are regular maintenance and testing of smoke alarms.
If the authorities want to ensure the effectiveness of such a measure, they should not only ensure that all new HDB flats or private condominiums come with the smoke detectors installed, but also bring the maintenance of the system under the HDB or condominium managements' purview, to ensure that it is regularly serviced or tested.
They should not leave it to home owners to bear the cost and maintain such devices.
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is the world’s most valuable brand, according to the latest Interbrand ranking. Information technology is the most valuable sector in this year’s ranking. Fourteen brands are valued in excess of $600 billion. A look at the world’s and their worth:
Measured across three components, the ranking looks at the impact of brands on business growth. A brand value of $178 billion sees top the ranking. With at the helm, Facebook managed to grow 48% over the previous year:
Firefighters rushed to a blaze at a farm yesterday (Monday, April 17).
Two fire engines from Pevensey and Herstmonceux were called to a farm in Wartling around 10.30am after reports of 200 tonnes of manure on fire.
According to East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service, crews used hose reel jets to tackle the flames.
Peep show: Calculate the speed of light with stale Easter treats
If you just celebrated Easter, you might have some stale marshmallow Peeps lying around the house. And if you want to avoid eating those Peeps, they are the perfect material for a science experiment you can do in your own kitchen.
With the help of a ruler and a microwave, you can use leftover Peeps to calculate one of the constants of the universe — the speed of light.
It might sound crazy, but all will be revealed in this video from NPR's science YouTube channel, Skunk Bear. As a bonus, you'll also get to see animated Peeps illustrate the history of the search for the speed of light going back to Galileo.
Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens resigned Tuesday amid a scandal over an affair he had, as well as accusations he used a charity donor list for political purposes. Greitens insisted he hasn't committed any crimes.
Here & Now's Jeremy Hobson gets the latest from KCUR's Brian Ellison (@PTSBrian).
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York state is getting closer to a goal of providing broadband internet to every corner of the Empire State by the end of this year.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo was in northern New York earlier this week to announce the start of the third and final round of the program bringing access to high-speed internet. The Democrat announced in Plattsburgh on Wednesday that nearly $210 million in state funding will provide more than 120,000 homes, business and institutions with broadband, closing the final gap.
The program was launched in 2015 after Cuomo vowed to connect all New Yorkers to quality, speedy internet access by the end of 2018.
Officials say providing all New Yorkers with broadband access is vital for strengthening the state's economy.
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Daddy's BBQ, the new barbecue restaurant set to open in Smithfield in coming months, has received at least 50 applications, and another 50 people have recently picked up applications. Owner Jesse Witten hoped to be open by October, but is waiting on a few things to fall into place first.
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Another Springfield area retail outlet has announced a store closing.
The teen apparel chain, Rue21, announced the closure of four hundred stores nationwide over the weekend. Among those stores is the Springfield location inside White Oaks Mall, as well as locations in Jacksonville, Decatur, and Champaign.
No closure date has been announced, as the company will focus on online sales.
Photo Credit: Facebook / Rue21
ACT Policing are seeking witnesses after two men threatened the residents of a Holt home with a gun before fleeing with cash.
The men entered the home about 7.15pm on Sunday, March 4, using a sawn-off shotgun to threaten occupants while demanding money.
They fled with a third man in a vehicle with the registration plate of YKY645.
Police said they believed the incident was targeted and there was no ongoing threat to the public.
Witnesses or anyone with footage on the incident are being urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, quoting reference number 624 0738.
Photo: Contributed Haad Rin beach in Thailand.
Global Affairs Canada says a Canadian has died in Thailand.
According to a Thai media report, a Canadian man died after a New Year's Eve party on the island of Koh Phangan.
Global Affairs wouldn't identify the person or the details surrounding the death, but is providing consular assistance to friends and family.
The Bangkok Post reports that a 26-year-old Canadian tourist drowned during the party at Haad Rin beach, which was attended by about 20,000 people.
The news outlet says there were high waves during the event, and one other person — whose nationality is not known — was injured.
AHL Announces Suspension of Cleveland Monsters
February 14, 2017 - American Hockey League (AHL) - Cleveland Monsters News Release
Cleveland Monsters forward Brett Gallant has been suspended for four (4) games as a consequence of an illegal check to the head of an opponent in a game vs. Manitoba on Feb. 12.
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CHICKASAW, Ala. (AP) - A man is dead after a chase involving Chickasaw Police.
WKRG-TV reports police investigated a vehicle broken down Friday afternoon on I-65 north and discovered the owner was wanted for warrants out of Mobile County, including a parole violation. When asked for ID, the suspect ran.
The release says park rangers from Chickasabogue Park saw him running through the woods and dive into a creek, attempting to swim to the other side. He went under water and never came up.
The body of the suspect, identified as 36-year-old Bobby Crook, was recovered late Friday.
Information from: WKRG-TV, http://www.wkrg.com/
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WINDSOR, Ont. — A labour strike at Caesars Windsor has forced the tourist draw to cancel more hotel reservations and postpone performances by musician Brian Wilson and illusionist Darcy Oake.
The southern Ontario venue is temporarily closed because of a strike by casino and hotel workers that began April 6.
Caesars Windsor says it's now cancelling hotel reservations scheduled between May 1 and May 19.
It's also postponing Wilson's concert on May 4 and Oake's show on May 17, but says they will be rescheduled.
DALLAS (AP)  A Minnesota woman arrested in Texas in the killings of two people in separate states, including her husband, will likely be sent to Florida for prosecution.
Fifty-six-year-old Lois Riess is being held in the Cameron County jail in South Texas on Florida charges that include murder with a firearm.
Cameron County prosecutor Edward Sandoval says Riess will attend an extradition hearing Monday to send her to Florida.
Minnesota authorities say Riess is suspected in the shooting death of David Riess, whose body was found at their home in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, in late March.
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Investigators believe Lori Riess then fled to Florida where she killed Pamela Hutchinson in Fort Myers Beach, intending to steal her identity.
Authorities arrested Riess on Thursday at a Texas Gulf Coast restaurant.
Kentucky Coach John Calipari liked his team's ball movement in 85-58 win over Tennessee, but he said his team is still a work in progress.
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NEW YORK (AP) — A law enforcement official tells The Associated Press that a man had a pipe bomb strapped to him when it went off on a New York City subway platform.
The explosion happened around 7:30 a.m. Monday. Details were still developing.
The person was arrested and has non-life-threatening injuries. Another person on the platform sustained non-life-threatening injuries
The official spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly about the incident.
White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders has tweeted that President Trump has been briefed on the explosion.
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The Grammy winner restored the charming Tudor-style home with Pam Shamshiri of Commune, a source confirms to PEOPLE. The renowned design firm, which recently collaborated with West Elm, is also responsible for the interiors of Ace Hotels in L.A. and Palm Springs and several private residences for Hollywood’s elite.
Islamabad: Zada Khan, Head of Protocols Department in the Pakistani Ministry of Foreign Affairs received a copy of credentials of Sheikh Mohammed bin Omar bin Ahmed Al Marhoon as the Sultanate's Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.
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The strange case of a Hong Kong pro-democracy activist who claimed mainland Chinese agents stapled his legs as a warning has taken another twist after police arrested him on suspicion of providing false information.
The Chinese-ruled city's police force said they arrested Howard Lam early Tuesday.
Lam made waves last week with his eye-catching allegations, in which he claimed he was abducted and rendered unconscious by unknown men.
He said they warned him not to try sending a signed photo of soccer star Lionel Messi to the widow of late Nobel Peace Prize laureate Liu Xiaobo. Then they stapled his legs with Xs because of his Christianity.
Police said they investigated but the results don't match what Lam said in his report.
NEW YORK – An HBO documentary about the relationship between actress and writer Carrie Fisher and her Hollywood legend mother, Debbie Reynolds, will airSaturday.
“Bright Lights: Starring Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds” was expected to premiere on the cable network this spring, but HBO moved it up after the pair’s deaths.
Although it hasn’t been on television, “Bright Lights” was shown last year at film festivals in New York and Cannes.
Fisher died Tuesday after being stricken on an airplane flight. Her mother was rushed to the hospital and died the next day.
The filmmakers have described the project as Fisher’s initial idea. Her mother was about to give her final live performances in Las Vegas two years ago, and Fisher wanted to document them.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio Gov. John Kasich (KAY’-sik) has been named chairman of the Midwestern Governors Association ahead of a September summit in Columbus planned by the public-policy-focused group.
Kasich’s agenda for the bipartisan group of a dozen governors is focused on how technology is transforming jobs and the workforce and how the region can better prepare for that future in areas such as education, training and infrastructure. Kasich says teamwork and sharing ideas can help the region provide opportunities, attract workers and elevate its resources.
The term-limited Republican is in his final year as Ohio governor.
" Tim Hardaway Jr. made a tying 3-pointer with 3.3 seconds remaining in regulation and scored nine points in overtime, including the go-ahead free throw, to lift the Atlanta Hawks to a 114-112 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday night. Hardaway made the first of two free throws with 10.8 seconds remaining in overtime for a 113-112 lead.
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A 5000-strong crowd turned out at Gympie's ANZAC Day Dawn Service this morning to commemorate our fallen soldiers and those who have served and continue to serve.
Gympie residents gathered before sunrise to watch veterans, students and dignitaries march to Memorial Park where the touching service took place in front of the town's Memorial Gates.
Addressing the crowd, Gympie RSL sub branch president Peter Maddocks paid tribute to soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice.
"We honour the men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice so we remain free.”
Mayor Mick Curran echoed his sentiments:
"That day at Gallipoli the Anzac spirit was born and is now part of our national identity,” Mr Curran said.
"I'm proud to say the Anzac spirit lives on in the Australian culture.”
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The RBA minutes from July 4th is out, highlighting that a further rise in AUD could lead to slower growth and lower inflation.
Main headlines
Judged steady policy consistent with growth and inflation targets at Aug meeting
Needed to balance risks from high household debt in a low-inflation environment
Says house prices, household debt warranted "careful monitoring"
Some easing of house prices in Sydney, Melbourne but mortgage credit still outpacing income growth
GDP growth likely picked up in q2, economy seen growing around 3 pct for 2018 and 2019
A$ had risen amid a broad-based decline in the US dollar
Further rise in a$ could lead to slower growth, lower inflation
Mon pol unch as balancing h'hold debt risk amid low inflation
Aud assumption one source of uncertainty to f'casts
ABS weights change to lead to lower reported cpi in q4
Housing mkt conditions, h'hold b/s need careful monitoring
Overall housing credit growth outpacing h'hold income rise
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) will on Wednesday release the results of this year’s May/June WASSCE.
No fewer than 1.5 million candidates across Nigeria sat for the exam which held between March and early May.
Candidates can check their results on the Council’s results website: www.waecdirect.org as from Wednesday Evening.
1. Enter your 10-digit WAEC Examination Number. (This is your 7-Digit centre number followed by your 3-digit candidate number eg. 4123456789)
2. Enter the 4 digits of your Examination Year eg. 2018.
3. Select the Type of Examination.
4. Enter the Card Serial Number found on the reverse side of your Scratch card.
5. Enter the Personal Identification Number (PIN) on your Scratch card.
Click Submit and wait for the results window to come up.
The FCA is trying out technology that will allow it to identify misleading words in a firm’s advertising material
The City watchdog is planning to use computer programs to detect rogue firms that make false promises to customers.
The Financial Conduct Authority is trying out technology that will allow it to identify misleading words in a firm’s advertising material.
For instance, it may be able to flag up words such as ‘guaranteed returns’, which could be an indication that a firm is luring in customers with unrealistic promises and failing properly to explain the risks of losing their money.
The adverts could then be shut down.
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The High Commission of India in Guyana has announced that the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India (GOI) is organising for the first time ever, a special Know India Programme (KIP) for the elder generation to visit India and reconnect with their roots.
According to a media release from the High Commission, the programme is available to seven Latin American countries, including Guyana, for persons of Indian origin, in the age group of 45 to 65, who have never been to India and fall in the low income group.
KIP is a flagship initiative of GOI, which familiarises youths of Indian origin with their Indian roots and contemporary India, through a 25-day orientation….
Amazon.com Inc. Chief Executive Officer Jeff Bezos said he expects his company -- the world’s largest online retailer -- to be scrutinized by government regulators, who are taking an increasingly critical look at the influence of U.S. technology giants.
“The big tech companies have become large enough that they’re going to be inspected,” Bezos said in Berlin, where he was accepting an award for innovation. “It’s fine.”
Bezos said the company, which has been the frequent target of criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump, would follow any new regulations and continue to "delight customers."
SIDNEY — Ashley Blankenship and Clint McCorkle Jr., of Sidney, have announced the birth of a son, Terrell Owen McCorkle, born April 19, 2018, at 12:57 p.m., in the Copeland-Emerson Family Birth Center at Wilson Health.
He weighed 10 pounds, 5 ounces, and was 21 1/4 inches long.
He was welcomed home by his brothers, Donavon Smith, 12, and Jonathon Smith, 11, and his sister, Elliana McCorkle, 4.
His maternal grandparents are Sherry Howard, of Sidney, and Greg Blankenship, of Maplewood. His stepgrandmother is Elaine Geise, of Maplewood. His paternal grandparents are Geneva McCorkle and Clint McCorkle Sr., both of Sidney.
His great-grandparents are Juanita and Richard Trimble, of Piqua, Ida and Don Bodiker, of Beaufort, South Carolina, and Wilda Reddy, of Sidney.
His mother is originally from Sidney.
North Korea’s vice minister for external economic affairs has held in-depth discussions with Chinese officials on boosting bilateral cooperation in the energy sector.
According to sources in Beijing, Vice Minister Ku Bon-tae arrived in the Chinese capital on an Air Koryo flight Monday, and held a series of meetings with Chinese officials in charge of economic and trade policies.
Before Ku's arrival, the North Korean embassy in China had contact with China’s Far Eastern Group to discuss large-scale joint venture projects.
Ku’s trip, which follows North Korean leader Kim Jong-un’s recent visit to China, appears to be intended to ask Beijing to ease sanctions on Pyongyang in return for denuclearization, and to seek joint energy ventures amid the North’s severe power shortage.
It appears that the vice minister also sought China’s investment in the North’s textile industry, after the North Korean leader recently criticized his country's outdated facilities and technology.
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TAIPEI, Taiwan -- Good morning, here are the top stories from around Taiwan for Wednesday February 15, 2017.
United Daily News: What was the cause behind another fatal bus crash?
China Times: Driver worked for three days straight - how is that not overwork?
Liberty Times: Kim Jong-un sends assassin to kill own brother.
Apple Daily: Bus driver worked 18 straight days, overwork leads to 33 deaths.
JACKSON, Mich (WLNS) – Two people are living in temporary housing today after an apartment fire Sunday night.
According to our media partners at MLive, the fire also claimed the lives of four pets.
The fire broke out at about 9:30 p.m. inside the apartment at Abbey Villas Apartments on the 300 block of VanBuran Street.
Firefighters were able to isolate the blaze to the single unit, sparing 40 adjacent units.
Two dogs and two cats were killed.
There were no injures reported.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
HUBER HEIGHTS, Ohio (WDTN) – Huber Heights residents have an opportunity to serve on the city’s Parks and Recreation Board.
The city of Huber Heights is looking to fill two open spots on the board.
The city council will be accepting applications until July 14.
Huber Heights residents can pick up an application at city hall, or on the city’s website.
More information is provided on the City of Huber Heights website.
Stir the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a mixing bowl until blended. Cut in the butter using a pastry cutter or two knives until coarse crumbs form. Mix in the craisins. Use a fork to stir in the eggnog and make a sticky dough.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface; dip hands in flour and knead the dough about 10 times. Pat the dough out into a disk about 1/2 inch thick. Dip a 2 inch diameter biscuit cutter into some flour, and cut out 8 to 10 rounds. Place rounds about 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheet. Use up remaining dough by patting it into a smaller disk and cutting again.
Majestic center hall colonial manor on approximately 1.4 acres of park-like property with flowering trees, and exterior accent lighting set back on a knoll. Enter the gated paver driveway with Belgium block trim leading to the mahogany front door and three car heated garage. Enter and be awed by the two-story entry and attention to detail that is apparent in the molding and trim, Coffered, Barrel and Tray ceilings, architectural columns, curved archways, exquisite tile work and counter tops in the renovated bathrooms and kitchen. A gourmet Ulrich kitchen is sure to impress the most distinguished chef with center island, large eating area and top appliances. A laundry room is conveniently located off of the kitchen. The second floor master bedroom suite is spacious and inviting with a fireplace, master sitting room and spa-like bath. The lower level will provide hours of entertaining in the home theater and recreation room with pantry closet and plenty of storage.
Newcomers Medvedev, Darcis advance at Chennai Open
CHENNAI, India (AP) — Daniil Medvedev made a successful debut at the Chennai Open on Monday, beating another first-timer Thiago Monteiro of Brazil 6-3, 6-3 to advance to the second round.
The 99th-ranked Medvedev's booming serves and powerful groundstrokes left the result in little doubt. Riding on his serve, the 20-year-old Russian hit eight aces — on top of several unreturnable ones— with the Brazilian left-hander only briefly rallying in the second set.
Medvedev next plays either eighth-seeded Yen-Hsun Lu or Radu Albot.
Fast-moving Dudi Sela of Israel kept Damir Dzumhur of Bosnia on the run with pinpoint ground strokes to post a comfortable 6-2, 6-2 win at the SDAT Nungambakkam stadium.
Sela faces the winner of the match between sixth-seeded Borna Coric and qualifier Hyeon Chung.
Belgian Steve Darcis quelled the challenge of Croatian qualifier Nikola Mektic 6-2, 6-3 to face third-seeded Spaniard Albert Ramos-Vinolas in the second round.
A prominent Gartner analyst argues that Windows 10 Pro is a dead end for enterprises , citing recent changes by Microsoft to the Windows 10 support schedule. "[We] predict that Microsoft will continue positioning Windows [10] Pro as a release that is not appropriate for enterprises by reducing [...] support and limiting access to enterprise management features," Stephen Kleynhans, a research vice president at Gartner and one of the research firm's resident Windows experts, said in a report he co-authored. Computerworld reports:
TORONTO — Canadian pro gaming team SetToDestroyX has signed top NHL gamer Nick (HeadShotPro) Myers.
The Charlottetown native, who signed a two-year contract, is currently high on the leaderboards of the inaugural Snider Hockey Cup, a WorldGaming tournament using the made-in-Canada EA Sports “NHL 18” title.
The tournament is connected to the Ed Snider Youth Hockey Foundation, which was created by the late Philadelphia Flyers owner to build lives and unite communities through hockey.
Online qualifiers started Jan. 10 and will run through Feb. 10 with online playoffs scheduled for Feb. 17-18. The live championship is set for March 7 in Xfinity Live! Philadelphia, an entertainment centre that is part of the Wells Fargo Center.
The NHL is expected to ramp up its connections to esports, with the NBA and MLS having already announced plans for their own esports leagues.
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A man missing from Aldershot has been found safely, police have confirmed.
Hampshire Constabulary has thanked those who helped with the search for Julian Price, 28.
Officers last week launched an appeal to trace Mr Price after he was last seen near Farnborough town centre at around 11.30pm on Thursday (August 10).
However, shortly before 10.50pm on Sunday, police said: "We're pleased to tell you that Julian Price has now been located.
"Thank you for sharing our appeal."
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MESA, Ariz. — Jake Arrieta is hopeful of receiving a contract extension with the Chicago Cubs before he hits free agency after this season, yet he also realizes this could be his final year with the club if talks don't materialize.
The ace right-hander and 2015 NL Cy Young Award winner landed a one-year deal for $15,637,500 last month. As the reigning World Series champions geared up for the first pitchers and catchers workout, Arrieta insisted Wednesday that his future isn't going to be something he allows to be a distraction at the start of spring training.
Arrieta says, "I don't want to see that time come to an end, my time as a Cub."
THERE was barely any hint of a North Korean policy before he took the keys to the White House, and now that he's US president, Donald Trump's pointed words and actions towards the hermit state in recent weeks are unnerving regional powers.
Mr Trump ratcheted his rhetoric up a notch after
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The Canada – U.S. trade relationship is far from equal. These five simple animated maps tell you why Canada has so much to lose in a U.S. trade war.
For nearly a decade, Montcalm High School has been helping give the gift of life by holding multiple blood drives throughout the year.
The school's JROTC program sponsors the blood drives and its cadets make most of the donations. However, they also encourage other students to get into the habit of giving.
"I do it because it makes me feel good, says JROTC cadet Theresa Riggs."I like helping people. If I can't help them physically, I might as well help them in another way like giving them my blood."
The American Red Cross collected a total 60 units during Monday's drive
"If we're healthy and able to give blood, we should be here giving," says JROTC cadet Jared Bailey.
Organizers says four blood drives are held at Montcalm High School every year.
The VINLEC Junior Pan Fest, will be staged this afternoon and is expected to be a top class show on the calendar of activities for Vincy Mas 2018.
The show will see eight school bands and five community bands, including two from Union Island, firing up Carnival City, Victoria Park.
The 2017 Junior Pan champions in the school based and community categories respectively – the Girls’ High School and the Sion Hill Euphonium – will be defending their titles.
The other competing bands in the school bands category are the Marriaqua Government School, Sandy Bay Government School, Bethel High School, C.W Prescod Primary School, Union Island Secondary School, South Rivers Methodist School and Troumaca Government School. The community bands category will see Symphonix, Starlift, Genesis and debutants Union Island Combined vying for the top spot.
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SINGAPORE - A taxi mounted the kerb at a junction in Bukit Merah and crashed into a power box on Monday morning (Dec 11).
Straits Times reader Gary Haris said he saw a CityCab taxi that had crashed into a power supply box at the junction of Hoy Fatt Road and Jalan Rumah Tinggi.
Mr Haris, 43, told ST that the crash left debris strewn on Jalan Rumah Tinggi. There was also oil on the road, which the Singapore Civil Defence Force was cleaning up when he was there from 1pm to 2pm.
The accident caused traffic congestion for up to 40 minutes, said the senior business development manager in the security industry.
The police told The Straits Times that they were alerted to the accident at that location at 10.15am.
No injuries were reported. ST understands that there were no passengers in the cab at the time. No pedestrians were hurt, either.
Investigations are ongoing.
ST has contacted ComfortDelGro for more information.
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Full time: France 0-1 Scotland
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BRILLIANT WIN FOR SCOTLAND!
Burke’s goal the difference in the end but what a confidence boosting night for those young boys. The defenders were heroic as was the goalkeeper. The midfielders worked hard throughout and the team always carried a threat.
A vital save from McCrorie preserved the win, and although France had chances in the latter stages, Scotland were disciplined and showed great concentration throughout.
Great workout and an even better result.
Cardinals Make Offseason Move to Sign New Pitcher
ST. LOUIS (AP) - The St. Louis Cardinals added pitching depth to their organization, signing right-hander Angel Castro to a one-year contract.
The 31-year-old Castro is 4-3 with a 1.29 ERA in eight starts for Aguilas in the Dominican Winter League and the Cardinals had spots open on their 40-man roster. He has spent seven seasons in the minors since being drafted by Detroit in 2006 and also played in the Mexican League in 2010-11 and Japanese Pacific League in 2012. He has not pitched in the majors.
Last year, the 5-foot-11, 200-pound Castro was 8-5 with a 3.48 ERA for the Dodgers' Triple-A affiliate in Albuquerque and made 19 starts. He also pitched for the Dominican Republic in the 2013 World Baseball Classic.
The Cardinals made the move Wednesday.
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SAO PAULO Orascom TMT Investments Sarl has voluntarily extended for a third time the deadline for Brazilian phone carrier Oi SA to consider an alternative in-court reorganization plan, according to a securities filing on Friday.
Oi (OIBR4.SA) said in the filing the decision will allow management and shareholders to examine Orascom's suggestions for the reorganization. Oi said Orascom voluntarily sent a letter to the company extending the deadline to May 1.
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Thanjavur: A group of activists of the Hindu Makkal Katchi (HMK) created a flutter by visiting the Collectorate here today with a bull and a cock to present a petition to the district administration demanding that the Supreme Court and Central government grant permission for the conduct of Tamils’ traditional sport of valour, jallikattu (taming of bulls).
Led by the outfit’s youth wing Secretary Karthik Rao, the HMK activists presented a petition to Collector A Annadurai during the public grievance redressal day programme. Their petition stated that the jallikattu is organised in several parts of Tamil Nadu for many centuries to proclaim to the world the Tamils’ traditional culture. There is no place for torture of animals in Tamils’ culture. In fact, ‘Maattu Pongal’, the third day of the four day Pongal festival, is celebrated to thank the bulls, which play a vital role by working hard to help farmer raise crops in their fields.
Much like the great Tim Duncan, Falcons MVP quarterback Matt Ryan is perceived by some analysts as being “too nice” to be a real winner. This is of course completely bogus. Ryan knows how to be tough, how to lead and even be mean when necessary.
Sports Illustrated’s Peter King is making his annual rounds to each team’s training camp. Yesterday he arrived in Flowery Branch and shared a story about Ryan tearing into wide receiver Taylor Gabriel during practice for the Super Bowl:
Ripping into teammates can be a dicey proposition and you have to know when to do it.
Some quarterbacks (their names rhyme with Aaron Rodgers and Tom Brady) have been known to dress down their teammates in front of a national television audience. Ryan holds his guys accountable but he never embarrasses his receivers in public like that.
Private practices are the best time to get after your teammates and the fact we’re just hearing about this now is proof of a tight locker room that trusts their leader.
Two men are accused of trying to arraign a sexual encounter with a 14-year-old child who was actually a State Police investigator, the Fulton County Sheriff's Office said Tuesday. Deputies and troopers also arrested two alleged prostitutes during their June 6 underage sex sting, the sheriff's office said.
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There’s a new development on a lawsuit filed by a Baton Rouge police officer against activist, Deray McKesson and Black Lives Matter.
A hearing was held Wednesday, June 14 that could derail the whole case. In the lawsuit, the unnamed officer claims members of Black Lives Matter protesting the Alton Sterling shooting case in July hurled a rock at his face, knocking out teeth and hurting his jaw.
The officer also claims McKesson was in charge and was directing the July protesters. But a federal judge is now weighing the argument that Black Lives Matter is not a formal organization, and therefore, is not responsible for the actions of protesters.
The judge is expected to make a decision on whether or not the suit can move forward in the coming days.
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More than 450 people enjoyed the fun and free food at an annual holiday party thrown by a 100-year-old Vermont resident.
Anthony Pomerleau says he pays for the entire party each year in Burlington, with this year’s bill costing around $13,000. He tells WPTZ-TV he doesn’t mind the cost because he “was brought up the hard way” and wants to help the less fortunate with his money.
U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders helped kick off the first party 37 years ago when Pomerleau asked the independent senator, then mayor of Burlington, if he could throw a holiday dinner. Pomerleau says the party has fed at least 40,000 under-privileged children.
The centenarian also remarked on his age, saying “first of all, I’m 100 years old! Feels pretty good to be here.”
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Sarasota's Church of the Palms recently unveiled its new Palms Center, a 14,000-square-foot multi-use building with a café, lounge, classrooms, stage area and basketball and volleyball court. The Palms Center was designed by Carlson Studio Architecture and built by Jon F. Swift Construction. Founded in 1957, Church of the Palms now has over 1,800 members.
Evangel Ministries WEMI-FM in Appleton collected more than 2,000 Christmas Care shoe box gifts in the 19th annual ‘Christmas Care’ drive, benefiting 35 local crisis programs and emergency rooms. Shelter staff and hospital emergency room workers watch carefully for patients who are in crisis or lack adequate clothing. A staff member at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Green Bay described one event: “A tall, elderly man who had fallen came in for our help and he ended up staying overnight. He was upset with the thought of spending Christmas in the hospital. There was a Christmas Care gift marked ‘for a tall man’, and we gave that to him. He was tearful – and told us it was the only present he had gotten in years – he was delighted by the gift, and said that this made his Christmas. Thank you!”
Apple Maps added support for transit directions in West Virginia this week, as first noted by AppleInsider. The directions included below are transit directions within the city of Charleston, WV. Support for this area isn’t listed on the Apple Maps feature list, yet, but they are live now. Our screenshot was taken early evening, Monday.
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CRAIG — Food, fun and games were on offer at Brown’s Amusements, a family carnival owned and operated by Sherry and Danny Brown based in Arizona, which was in Craig during Memorial Day Weekend.
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EFFINGHAM, Ill. (WAND) - A birds' nest caused a church roof to go up in flames on Thursday evening, according to the Effingham Fire Department.
Fire fighters were called to the Effingham Assembly of God at 3200 S. Banker Street 10:36 p.m. for a fire in the roof of the building.
When on scene they found heavy fire coming from the peak of the roof at the north end of the church complex. Inside the church they found light smoke in the building.
An aerial ladder was brought in to being putting out the fire on the roof. The fire was out just before 11 p.m.
The cause of the fire was determined to be from a birds' nest behind and exterior cross that had a light illuminating from behind.
Damage is estimated at $30,000 with and additional $20,000 for the damage to contents.
No injuries were reported.
Teutopolis, Watson fire departments also assisted in the fire.
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Shipley (shoulder) started in Saturday's preseason opener against the Raiders.
Shipley underwent surgery to repair a muscle issue in his shoulder during the offseason. It was unclear how along in his recover he was, but his participation during the Saturday's exhibition contest indicates he is on track for a healthy start to the season. The veteran logged 15 snaps in the game.
How many people have TB disease in Italy
by Roberta Lunghini - 2017.02.14
In Italy, in 2015, about 3.769 people fell ill with Tuberculosis (TB). This number increased if compared to 2014 when they were 3,680 and to 2013 when they were 3,153 (+ 20%). After a five-year period (2009-2013) of a significant reduction, in fact, the number of cases began to rise again. To be noted that 60% of the cases concerns foreign citizens. The positive aspect of the matter is that, in this country as in the rest of Europe, child mortality because of this disease is quite low: 2%, which comes to 8% in children coinfected with TB/human immunodeficiency (HIV ). The little ones have an increased susceptibility to this infection because their immune system has not completed its maturation process yet. The risk of contracting the disease through contact with infected people is 43% in infants under 12 months, 24% in children between 1 and 5 years and 15% in adolescents.
U.S. officials say President Donald Trump will recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital on Wednesday and instruct the State Department to begin a multi-year process of moving the American embassy from Tel Aviv to...
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BERLIN, March 30 Britain's finance minister Philip Hammond is to visit his German counterpart Wolfgang Schaeuble in Berlin on Thursday, a day after the British government formally started the process of leaving the European Union, a German ministry spokeswoman said.
James Curling remembers vividly the moment he broke down during a Skype call with his parents during his first year at university. After months of hiding the truth, he finally revealed to them how much he hated the course he was on.
“I literally broke down into tears while talking to them,” he says. “Because I had kept it bottled up for so long, they didn’t realise the extent of how unhappy I was and [had previously] told me to just crack on.”
James, 21, originally enrolled in the Chemistry undergraduate course at The University of Nottingham. However, he quickly became disillusioned with his chosen degree.
He describes becoming trapped in a “spiral” of disinterest, finding it harder and harder to engage in his lessons.
Coupled with his homesickness, James began to feel “incredibly lonely”.
“Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead,” live from the Old Vic in London, will be screened at the Athens Concert Hall on Thursday, April 20, at 9 p.m. Starring Daniel Radcliffe, Joshua McGuire and David Haig, David Leveaux’s new production marks the 50th anniversary of the play that made a young Tom Stoppard’s name overnight. With English subtitles. Tickets cost 15 euros (8 euros reduced) and can be purchased in advance from the Athens Concert Hall's website.
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The RCMP arrested two people Tuesday after attending the scene of an attempted robbery in a sports clothing store. File photo
Two people are in custody after police responded to a potential robbery at sports goods store in Williams Lake.
Williams Lake RCMP Insp. Jeff Pelley said police were called at around 11:25 a.m. Tuesday, April 24 to a 9-1-1 call from Caribou Ski Source for Sports involving a suspected theft of clothing.
“It was determined that two females were involved in the incident and one fled the area,” Pelley said, noting the investigation determined one of the suspects brandished a knife during the apprehension by employees prior to the arrival of the police.
There were no injuries to any of the individuals involved and both suspects were arrested without incident.
An investigation into the incident continues and police are assessing potential robbery charges.
No names are being released at this time.
Heyman talks 20th Anniversary of Barely Legal
ECW founder and current WWE on-air talent Paul Heyman recently spoke with Busted Open about the 20th anniversary of the first ECW Pay Per View live event, Barely Legal, that took place on April 13, 1997.
“20 years ago is a long time and I feel like I’ve lived many lives. In that way I’m a very blessed man. Just to pull that off and to be part of it, and at 31-years-old, it’s the old thing where they say ‘they won’t be able to take that away from you.’ I don’t look back often, but I’m very humbled.”
Bliss on RAW move
Former WWE Smackdown Women’s Champion Alexa Bliss spoke with Yahoo! Sports about her recent move over to RAW in the Superstar Shake Up and her goals on the brand.
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New York State Bar Association Committee on Professional Ethics Former partner or associate of District Attorney Conflict of interest Ethics Opinion 1119 Background: The inquiring attorney works in the law firm where the newly elected district attorney was once a partner. The inquirer seeks to represent defendants in criminal matters in the county. Opinion: The Committee concluded that a lawyer ...
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Welcome to the third day of The News' live blog from Pompey's pre-season tour in Ireland.
We'll be bringing you all the latest from the Blues' Fota Island base throughout the morning and afternoon.
Well done, Clippy: Microsoft has passed Google in market valuation for the first time in three years, CNBC reports . Microsoft is now valued at $753 billion, while Alphabet (Google’s parent company) is valued at $739 billion. While Amazon and Apple still top this particular list , Microsoft now rounds out the top three and gosh it just feels so good when rich people become richer.
Google’s demotion is undoubtedly only temporary. It first supplanted Microsoft back in 2012, and the two have taken turns trailing after Amazon and Apple ever since. Still, this is big news for Microsoft who has shifted focus under the leadership of CEO Satya Nadella, who took over four years ago. Microsoft is now less focused on Clippy and more on targeting cross-platform technologies, the cloud, and artificial intelligence. Under Nadella’s leadership, Microsoft’s stock price has more than doubled.
A local day centre is being given a spruce up thanks to a group of local teenagers.
The students from Kesteven Grantham Girls’ School and The Priory Ruskin Academy are all undertaking the National Citizen Service scheme (NCS) and raised £200 from a cake sale for the Forget-Me-Not Day Centre, St Peters Hill, last week, as part of their social action.
The money raised will go towards renovating the centre by giving it a lick of paint to brighten it up and buying new plants.
Mentor Matthew Smythe said: “It is a great way of bringing the community together and getting rid of the stigma that young people don’t do anything. The young people can also see the impact that their hard work is having.”
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It’s OK to see Omardath Maraj as the new sensation on the Soca Chutney scene. In Trinidad and Tobago and across the Caribbean you ask who is the Village Ram from San Juan and they will tell you it’s Omar.
Omar is actually from the central village of Las Lomas in Trinidad and he is a very affable guy who rode the popular soca chutney, Ramsing Sharma to capture the 2017 Chutney Soca Monarch. He also has a string of hits including Ring Bang, Balkissoon, and Devanna which he will bring to the chutney soca fans in Montreal on Saturday June 17 .
He will at LE MANOIR 5319 ave NDG for the big I Love Chutney SOCA event together with a strong lineup of the best deejays in the city including Nemesis Sounds, Mr Vik, Trini Shatta, and DJ Jerry.
The event is a presentation of The Caribbean Sports Club and Mr. Vik. Info at 514 733 0208
As Rafa Nadal returns to the top of tennis, how well do you know the rankings system
UPDATE: A viewer sent in a photo of a black bear cub near Garwin around 4 p.m.
No word if this bear is the same one spotted near Wellsburg over the weekend.
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According to the Grundy County Sheriff's Office, a bear cub was spotted east of Wellsburg Sunday.
Someone saw the black bear cub by itself around 7:00 a.m., and authorities were notified shortly after.
The bear was not captured and was last seen walking south alone.
There hasn't been a second sighting, and no other bears were around.
Authorities say if you see the bear, do not approach it and call authorities.
Selena Gomez's "Bad Liar" music video gives us the story of a tangled up love triangle in three minutes: a student, played by Selena Gomez, realizes her father (also played by Gomez) is having what appears to be an affair with her Farrah Fawcett-esque gym teacher (again, played by Gomez). She comes home to her mother (Gomez in her fourth role!) and dad at the dinner table, retreats to her room, and reveals that she too has a crush on the gym teacher.
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But while all that was going on, Gomez's good friend Taylor Swift made a flash appearance, as Buzzfeed pointed out—but she was really hidden in there.
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He finally conceded today. He is however calling a special session to "deal with wild fires and flooding". These guys have not been shown to make good decisions during special sessions. This can wait until after the first of the year.
Here are some photos from Friday's Music City Bowl that saw the University of Tennessee Volunteers beat the Nebraska Cornhuskers 38-24 From the second half of the Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl featuring the University of Tennessee Volunteers versus the Nebraska Cornhuskers, on Dec. 30, 2016, at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn. From the second half of the Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl featuring the University of Tennessee Volunteers versus the Nebraska Cornhuskers, on Dec. 30, 2016, at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn.
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David Teoh’s TPG Telecom says it has benefited from delays to the national broadband network’s rollout and the discounts it has passed on to customers.
The telecommunications company posted a profit decline of 11.3 per cent for the first half of the year.
TPG upgraded its full-year underlying earning guidance. Photo: Rob Homer
At the same time, the telco upgraded its fiscal 2018 earnings guidance from a range of $800 million to $815 million, to $825 million to $830 million.
Some of the increase is due to a benefit of a slower than anticipated migration onto the NBN, which is less profitable for the telco.
In November, the NBN Co announced a six- to nine-month delay for connecting households to the network that use pay TV cables, or HFC, after concerns about performance.
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Virginia R. Kulczak , 96, Lake Geneva, died Monday at Holton Manor, Elkhorn. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, Lake Geneva.
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A conference hearing to discuss the status of a lawsuit involving funding for the Canadian County Juvenile Center is scheduled for June 15 in Oklahoma County District Court, Canadian County officials said Tuesday. The hour-long meeting, which included a 58-minute executive session, ended without action from the commissioners other than to ask their attorneys to follow the directions given in the closed door meeting.
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"Why waste negative entropy on comments, when you could use the same entropy to create bugs instead?" -- Steve Elias
Petrol price was today cut by 7 paise a litre and diesel by 5 paise - the second reduction in as many days on the back of softening international oil rates. Petrol in Delhi now costs Rs 78.35 a litre, down from Rs 78.42, according to a price notification issued by state-owned oil firms.
Diesel rates have been cut to Rs 69.25 per litre from Rs 69.30.
This is the second reduction in rates coming after a 16 day relentless price hike that followed lifting of a nearly three-week hiatus on price revision just before Karnataka went to polls.
Petrol and diesel prices were yesterday cut by 1 paisa a litre each. That reduction followed rates touching an all-time high of Rs 78.43 per litre for petrol and Rs 69.31 for diesel in Delhi on Tuesday.
Prices vary from state-to-state depending on local sales tax or VAT. Delhi has the cheapest price among all metros and most state capitals.
In the 16 consecutive increases since May 14, petrol price was hiked by Rs 3.8 per litre and diesel by Rs 3.38.
Thomas signed a one-year contract with the Dolphins on Monday, Joe Schad of The Palm Beach Post reports.
Thomas played well as a nickel corner and backup safety in Miami last season, finishing the year with 85 tackles. He'll likely see a similar role in 2017.
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) – Landry Shamet and Darral Willis Jr. each scored 15 points to lead Wichita State to a 100-66 thrashing of Bradley on Sunday in a game where 16 Shockers got playing time.
The game was never in doubt as Wichita State (12-3, 2-0) grabbed a 13-0 lead capped by back-to-back 3s by Markis McDuffie and Shamet.
A pair of Callum Barker free throws for Bradley made it 18-11 marking the last time the Braves would face a single-digit deficit. Austin Reaves’ 3 with 12:50 left before halftime made it 21-11 and the rout was on.
The Shockers proceeded to outscore Bradley 30-18 before halftime and led 51-29 at intermission.
Reaves finished with 14 points, shooting 4 for 4 from 3-point range. McDuffie scored 13 points and Rauno Nurger 10.
Darrell Brown led Bradley (6-9, 1-1) with 12 points and Nate Kennell had 10.
Very attractive traditional home on a gorgeous 20.475sf (HCAD) lot in sought after Braeburn Country Club Estates situated in Bellaire city limits. Open floor plan with windows galore looking out to the pristine salt water pool and yard big enough for a soccer match. First floor living also includes a designer-inspired dining room, stately study with oversized fireplace and a wet bar great for entertaining. Spiral staircase leads to four bedrooms on the second floor, all en suite. Spacious master with a fabulous Programme-Martin master closet and separate area. Radiant heated floors in master bath. Thirrd floor flex room great for an expanding family. Bright and airy floor plan. All per Seller.
Teenage boy at Canyon Ridge High School graduation pretends to shoot people in crowd Video taken at the Canyon Ridge High School graduation ceremony appears to depict a teenage boy standing in the bleachers with an umbrella pretending to shoot people. The video has sparked concern in the community about the teen's behavior. Joesph Simon Aggregated by Kelsey Grey and Nicole Blanchard ×
crossOrigin="anonymous" SHARE COPY LINK Video taken at the Canyon Ridge High School graduation ceremony appears to depict a teenage boy standing in the bleachers with an umbrella pretending to shoot people. The video has sparked concern in the community about the teen's behavior. Joesph Simon Aggregated by Kelsey Grey and Nicole Blanchard
How is this Horse’s Conformation?
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How is this horse’s conformation?
Breed: Mustang
Age: 8 YO
Want to use for trail riding
Looking for feedback on the horse. Please feel free to give us your input. We’d love to know your thoughts
-Michele
A:
Hi Michele,
This is a nice looking mustang, stocky body with sturdy legs. Not knowing how his feet are or how he moves, I think he would make an excellent trail horse. Conformation on this horse is very nice big shoulder, deep girth, his hind quarters are nice and large, his downside is that his head will be high and will take some work to teach him to put it down and collect. Also at his current weight his withers are a little flat or their just hidden by good food. Low withers make saddle fit and security difficult, but conditioning and exercise will help. If I was looking for a mustang this is the type of horse I would be looking for.
Thanks Brent
Celebrating Easter in Salinas Joining people around the world, residents observe one of Christianity's most important days. Check out this story on thecalifornian.com: http://bit.ly/2ogui2l Showering congregants with holy water, Deacon Rick Gutierrez of Sacred Heart Church in Salinas begins the 9:00 AM Mass on Easter Sunday.
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Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott 4) celebrates after beating the New York Giants 30-10 in an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J.
Darlene's event is a land hui in Waikaremoana. She wants Rex to show her how to get unique tastes. Tonight’s menu includes Beer Battered Trout with a Kimchi and Sweet Chilli sauce, and a berry tart.
April 5 Clarocity Corp-
* Clarocity Corporation signs letter of intent to acquire intellectual property assets
* Clarocity Corp - signed a non-binding letter of intent for an aggregate purchase price of us$1.6 million
* Clarocity Corp - signed non-binding loi pursuant to which co will acquire certain intellectual property assets from ernie durbin and steve ferguson Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Jan. 28 was the 60th anniversary of the iconic LEGO brick and to celebrate the occasion, the company has teamed up with Walmart to offer limited edition sets at 1958 prices.
Walmart is offering a bundle of the LEGO Classic Creative Building Set and the Sand Baseplate, a $30 value, for just $5.65. The LEGO Classic Creative Building Box has 583 pieces in 41 colors. The bundles will be available on Feb. 3, Feb. 7 and Feb. 11 while supplies last.
Walmart is also offering three limited edition sets with a nostalgic look and design at regular prices. The first, a house set, was revealed on Feb. 1. There are two more mystery sets that will be revealed on Feb. 5 and Feb. 9.
NBA players love SUPREME — but the brand’s latest collaboration with Nike resurrects a concept we probably didn’t need for another decade.
The Dipset-certified all-over-logo print logo that we all had on at least one jacket, shirt or pair of jeans will be available in sneaker form soon.
Is it too soon for a retro?
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For New Life Animal Rescue founder and director Kim Mangione, the mission is personal."I have a little girl that's special needs. She is such an inspiration and, kind of, the animals are, too," Mangione said.Every two hours, Mangione is tube-feeding a litter of five 10-day-old Chihuahua babies."The mom is very underweight and was not producing milk very well," Mangione said.While Mangione is dedicated to the cause, her house is quickly filling up."We are looking for a property where we can rescue, rehab, and save a lot more animals," Mangione said.And give them a second life.ONLINE: https://www.newlifeanimalrescue.org/ If you're interested in any of the animals featured in this report, you can visit the Hemlock Edge Rescue website And, if you'd like us to share your shelter success stories, post a picture to theusing #6abcshelterme and tell us where you adopted your pet and how much they mean to you.We'll be featuring your stories on upcoming Shelter Me segments.----------
Man found dead in Fox River in Aurora
A man was found dead Sunday in the Fox River in west suburban Aurora.
Edward A. Poe, 39, of Aurora, was pulled from the river and taken to Presence Mercy Medical Center in Aurora, according to the Kane County Coroner’s Office.
The coroner’s office was notified and Poe’s body was taken to the Kane County Morgue, officials said.
The cause of death had not yet been determined. It was not yet clear if drugs or alcohol were involved, officials said.
The coroner’s office and Aurora police were investigating the death.
SUNRISE, FLA. (WSVN) - Florida Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz hosted a gun safety rountable discussion in Sunrise, Monday morning.
Wasserman Schultz brought together Sybrina Fulton, the mother of Trayvon Martin, Marjory Stoneman Douglas High students, elected officials, community and faith leaders and gun safety advocates.
The discussion centered around how to keep assault-style weapons off South Florida streets.
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Chrissy Teigen and John Legend are all smiles as they arrive at the 2018 City Harvest Gala on Tuesday night (April 24) at Cipriani’s in New York City.
The 32-year-old model/cookbook author dressed her baby bump in a chic pink, silk dress while the 39-year-old musician looked handsome in a navy suit.
PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Chrissy Teigen
Other guests at the event included Julianne Moore and husband Bart Freundlich, Katie Couric, Chopped host Ted Allen, Queer Eye‘s Antoni Porowski, and Richard Gere.
Chrissy is being honored tonight for her efforts in helping feed families in NYC.
FYI: Julianne is wearing a Givenchy dress.
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Update: The Ducks' bid for a season-best four-game winning streak was thwarted Thursday by the Ottawa Senators, who scored a power-play goal in overtime. Still, the Ducks have now picked up points in four consecutive games as they push for the postseason, and they continue Saturday with the third leg of a five-game road trip. The Habs have been an utter disappointment this season and are below .500. They also are riding a three-game losing streak. ... The Ducks hosted the Canadiens in the seventh game of the season and routed them 6-2 at home. That was back when the Ducks were injury ravaged (they sport a far more fierce lineup now). Adam Henrique, who was acquired in a trade in November, saw his six-game point streak end Thursday. ... John Gibson remains day to day, so Ryan Miller figures to get the nod in goal. He was stellar against the Senators (30 saves on 32 shots) and the 37-year-old has been effective in spot duty all season.
Wearing a blue T-shirt and worn jeans, Marc Yale stood near the welcome pole at the annual Rare Disease Legislative Advocates conference handing out money. Envelopes in his left hand held $750 checks to help patients with a rare disease cover the cost of a whirlwind trip to the nation's capital.
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Iran will remain in its 2015 nuclear deal only if its benefits are guaranteed by other signatories after the United States withdrew from the accord, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani told a news conference on Wednesday. Scarlett Cvitanovich reports.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Onex Corp:
* ONEX TO INVEST IN SMG
* ONEX CORP - TERMS OF TRANSACTION WERE NOT DISCLOSED.
* ONEX CORP SAYS HAS AGREED TO ACQUIRE SMG HOLDINGS INC, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ITS EXISTING MANAGEMENT TEAM
* ONEX CORP - INVESTMENT WILL BE MADE BY CO’ $5.7 BILLION FUND ONEX PARTNERS IV Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
March 31 Pado Corp:
* Says it issued 13.5 million new shares for 1 billion yen in total via private placement
* Says RIZAP GROUP raised stake in it to 71.1 percent from 0 percent, a Yokohama-based advertisement company cut stake in it to 7.2 percent from 25 percent, an individual cut stake in it to 6 percent from 20.8 percent
Source text in Japanese: goo.gl/OZQvit
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Back-to-back doji candles signal indecision in the marketplace. Gold finds no takers despite the Italian political crisis and trade tensions. Daily chart Current price: $1,300 Daily high: $1,305 Daily low: $1,300 Trend: sideways, indecisive market Resistance $1,305 (session high) $1,308 (200-day moving average) $1,319 (April 6 low) Support $1,298 (10-day MA) $1,292 (May 29 low) […] The post Gold Technical Analysis: Indecisive Market appeared first on Forex Crunch.
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Oklahoma City police are looking for a man and a woman they say shoplifted a cart full of merchandise from a Target store. Officers say the suspects were captured on surveillance video when they loaded a shopping cart with merchandise at the Target near West Memorial Rd. and North Pennsylvania Ave. and then pushed the cart out of the store without paying.
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Working in partnership with the Burbank Unified School District to make sure every child in Burbank gets a quality arts education, the impact of the organization's work has supported thousands of students in their academic, social and emotional growth, thanks to the support of major studios, local businesses, media companies, parents, educators, the city of Burbank and dedicated supporters and patrons of the arts.
Two New York companies share the process of making the Oscar statuettes. Alicia Powell reports.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - A peaceful vigil in downtown Springfield on Sunday paid respects to the victims from the Charlottesville, Virginia protests.
Organizers wanted to bring the Springfield community together and create a vigil intended to promote racial unity and recognize victims who lost their lives or were harmed.
Dozens of people gathered to listen to speakers and prayers for the families and the victims.
The Beast from the East struck again over the weekend leaving treacherous conditions across the region on Monday.
Temperatures dropped to freezing levels overnight and snow fell throughout Saturday night.
Drivers are avoided to check routes this morning as many roads are icy.
It is not expected to snow again today, but the weather over the weekend has left many roads dangerous.
There are no trains from Lichfield to Birmingham New Street until 3pm, after problems with overhead cables at Sutton Coldfield.
Updates will follow throughout the day.
I got broiled in an argument recently. The issue centred on which is the true church of Christ on earth. It was triggered by a social media post on how Muslims have virtually taken over Europe, Britain in particular. One view made some sound propositions on how to curb this ugly development. However, point seven…
The release of the self-titled debut from British hard rockers, Bigfoot, is scheduled for October 13th. A lyric video for the album’s opening song, “Karma”, is available for streaming below.
With a wide range of influences from The Eagles through to Pantera, the group boasts the powerful vocals of Antony Ellis, dual lead guitars from Sam Millar and Mick McCullagh, plus the thunderous rhythm section of bassist Matt Avery and drummer Tom Aspinall.
The self-titled debut album was co-produced by the band with Justin Richards (who also mixed the record), and consists of eleven songs.
Tracklisting:
“Karma”
“The Fear”
“Tell Me A Lie”
“Forever Alone”
“Eat Your Words”
“Prisoner Of War”
“Freak Show”
“I Dare You”
“The Devil In Me”
“Uninvited”
“Yours”
“Karma” lyric video:
“Forever Alone”:
“The Fear” video:
Bigfoot is:
Antony Ellis - vocals
Sam Millar - guitar
Mick McCullagh - guitar
Matt Avery - bass
Tom Aspinall - drums
Feb 14 Hanmi Semiconductor Co Ltd :
* Says it signed a 4.51 billion won contract with ASE Group(Advanced Semiconductor Engineering, Inc) to provide semiconductor manufacturing equipment in Taiwan
Source text in Korean: goo.gl/rP5enI
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Adam Lambert poses for pictures as he arrives at The Blonds Fashion Show during New York Fashion Week on Tuesday night (February 14) at Gallery 1 in New York City.
The 35-year-old entertainer was joined at the front row for the show by Paris Hilton, Randy Jackson, Amanda Steele, and Bebe Rexha.
PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Adam Lambert
During the show, Adam took to Instagram to share a picture of a model rocking a jumpsuit on the runway.
Check out the post below!
@theblondsny @phillipeblond LIVING A post shared by ADAMLAMBERT (@adamlambert) on Feb 14, 2017 at 7:41pm PST
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“It's a no from me pet” Laura Simpson
Simpson, who shot to fame after giving Wayne Rooney “a kiss and cuddle” last year flashed nipple and knickers during a big night out with a mystery pal.
The 29-year-old, who has just announced she is single, was in the passenger seat of her VW Beetle when the former England captain was pulled over for drink driving.
And it appears that he flesh-flashing display has garnered attention from more famous people.
Essex Police have named the pedestrian who died following a crash in Harlow earlier this week.
The collision took place on Cambridge Road, just past Harlow Mill, at around 4.35pm on Tuesday (October 3).
The victim has now been identified as 82-year-old Dennis Piper from Galleywood.
An inquest into Mr Piper's death will be opened next week.
A 29-year-old man from London was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving but has since been released under investigation.
Police are continuing to appeal for any witnesses to contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 101 or email collision.appeals@essex.pnn.police.uk
Baku. 29 March. REPORT.AZ/ Penalty for infringement of secret correspondence, telephone conversations, mail, telegraph or other messages increased by 4-fold in Azerbaijan.
Report informs, according to Article 155 of current Criminal Code (infringement of secret correspondence, telephone conversations, mail, telegraph or other messages), the action is punished by fine of hundred up to five hundred of nominal financial unit or by corrective work for the term of up to one year.
The draft amendment proposes increase of the amount from 1,000 AZN to 2,000 AZN.
The penalty amounts from 3,000 AZN to 4,000 AZN, if committed by an official abusing its post. The amount is increased from 5,000 AZN to 8,000 AZN.
The draft amendment was recommended to plenary session of Milli Majlis (the Azerbaijani Parliament) after being discussed in the parliament's committee meeting.
Morning News Brief: 'Unite The Right' Rally In Charlottesville Turns Deadly After the deadly events in Virginia, President Trump blamed "many sides." Those remarks didn't go far enough for some, who called on Trump to denounce the white supremacists behind the violence.
WASHINGTON—Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said the U.S. would support efforts by Russia and Ukraine to resolve a yearslong conflict outside of an internationally backed agreement signed by both countries, the implementation of which has long been a U.S. condition for lifting sanctions against Moscow.
Mr. Tillerson made his comments on Wednesday in testimony before the House Foreign Affairs Committee. They appeared to mark a departure from longstanding U.S. policy and a potential break from other world powers, including...
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May 3 Alpha And Omega Semiconductor Ltd
* Alpha And Omega Semiconductor reports financial results for the fiscal third quarter of 2017 ended march 31, 2017
* Sees q4 2017 revenue $95 million to $99 million
* Qtrly earnings per share $0.14
* Qtrly revenue $ 93.3 million versus $ 83.0 million
* Alpha And Omega Semiconductor Ltd qtrly diluted earnings per share $0.14
* Alpha And Omega Semiconductor Ltd sees q4 gaap gross margin is expected to be 24.5% plus or minus 1% Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Event time: June 2,3,4,9,10,11; 7:30pm all nights.
WHAT
Green Day’s American Idiot
WHOM
The Milwaukee Rock Theatre
WHERE
Tenth Street Theatre
628 N. 10th St.
Milwaukee, WI 53233
WHEN
June 2,3,4,9,10,11; 7:30pm all nights.
ABOUT
American Idiot has won two Grammy awards. The original concept album won a Grammy for best rock album. The Broadway cast version won a Grammy for best musical.
DIRECTION
Directed by Don Linke and Sherry Summers. Don has over 25 years experience as actor, director, composer and playwright. He has directed six rock musicals with the MilwaukeeRock Theatre.
For info: www.rocktheatre.org, 414-640-1558
Price: Tickets may be purchased at the door or in advance atwww.brownpapertickets.com. (Search for American Idiot.)
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KOCHI: Despite repeated seizures and arrests, there has been no let-up in bids to smuggle gold through the Cochin International Airport. Since May 24, the Customs Intelligence officers at the airport foiled eight smuggling attempts and seized 2.689 kg of gold worth `78.45 lakh.
Four gold biscuit weighing a total 466.56 g were seized on May 24 from a passenger who arrived from Muscat. He had concealed the yellow metal in a specially-stitched pouch inside his pants. The same day, a crude gold chain weighing 349.5 g was also seized from a passenger who arrived from Riyadh. He had concealed the gold bars inside mobile chargers. The officers seized 443.2 g of crude gold ornament from a woman who arrived from Bahrain.
A passenger from Malappuram was caught smuggling two gold bars weighing 699.60 g. The seizures were made under the provisions of the Customs Act.
× Apparent tornado in Falkville caught on camera
FALKVILLE, Ala. – We tracked a tornado-warned storm that went right through Falkville on Monday afternoon.
Viewer Jon Cammon sent us video he says he captured around 6:30 p.m. just west of Falkville High School.
Storm surveys will have to officially confirm, but it very much appears he caught a tornado on camera.
We do want to remind all viewers to be safe as they attempt to capture video and images of dangerous storms.
We've hit the fifth day of SF Beer Week - the 10-day brew festival that offers more than 900 beer events across the entire Bay Area. The Valentine's Day lineup includes more than 100 events, including, of course, more than a few romantically-themed beer happenings.
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Tuesday is the first day of spring. But Thursday could still bring a winter blast.
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Caitlyn Jenner doesn’t have plans to sleep with anymore women in her life! In her new memoir, The Secrets of My Life, Caitlyn says she has never considered sex a priority in her life, even as a man.
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CCTV has been released of the armed masked men who got away with hundreds of pounds in cash during a terrifying raid at a coffee shop in Peterborough.
The raid happened at Starbucks at the Orton Centre in Peterborough at about 10.15pm last night (Tuesday).
CCTV from the knifepoint robbery at Starbucks
The robbery happened as the drive-thru store was closing for the night.
A Cambridgeshire police spokesman said: "Three men armed with a hammer, knife and baseball bat demanded money from the two female members of staff. They made off with approximately £530 in cash. They were wearing bandannas over their faces and black hooded jumpers."
Anyone with information is asked to call Cambridgeshire police on 101, or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
Police recovered ammunition among other items from the home of a man who shot and wounded patrons inside an Oklahoma restaurant last week.
The warrant to search the apartment of 28-year-old Alexander Tilghman was issued just more than four hours after police say Tilghman wounded three people about 6:30 p.m. last Thursday at Louie’s On The Lake. A fourth person fell and broke his arm in the chaos after the shooting before Tilghman was fatally shot by two civilians.
The warrant filed Tuesday says 9 millimeter ammunition, notebook writings, a computer, a laptop and cellphones were taken from the apartment.
Police have not said what type of handgun was used by Tilghman, who was certified as an armed security guard.
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RAWALPINDI: District Health Department along with local police raided a godown at Dhoke Chaudrian and seized a huge quantity of Indian smuggled drugs, informed sources on Wednesday. However, the owner of the godown managed to escape the scene, sources said.
According to sources, a team of DHD, under the surveillance of Drug Controller Navid Anwar, on a tip off, carried out a raid on a godown where a huge cache of drugs were stocked. Local police were also assisting the DHD team and recovered huge quantity of drugs from the godown. The medicines were smuggled from India and were not registered, sources added. During the raid, the smuggler ran away while the seized drugs were shifted to PS Race Course. A case has also been registered under sections 23/27 of Drug Act 1976 with PS Race Course.
Paxton: Last yr I was kinda feeling my way around rather than just cutting it loose. Now you can have a little bit more swag about yourself.
If you’ve ever been inclined to make a Christmas Carol sound creepy, you’re going to really like this.
His name is Chase Holfelder. He’s a singer, song writer and producer. He’s also Youtube famous for his Major to Minor series where he changes the feeling of a song just by changing the key it’s sung in. Now, you can easily go down a rabbit hole of music theory getting into the subject of minor and major keys. So rather than get into that, just listen to what happens to these happy Christmas Carols when Chase switches the key.
I have to admit, I kinda like the minor key versions better.
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Polak (infection) is not ready to return for Saturday's game against the Bruins, Jonas Siegel of The Athletic reports.
Polak was expected to rejoin the action during Saturday's game, but it appears he will push that target date back to at least Monday. Still on injured reserve, the team should announce the veteran blueliner's activation off injured reserve prior to his return.
The top eight contestants for The Voice‘s thirteenth season were revealed last week and they will be performing tonight for their chance to move forward into the finale!
America voted for their favorite artists following the Top 10 performance episode on Monday (December 4) and the results were revealed the next night.
WHO WENT HOME? Click here to find out who was voted off
The singers who placed in the bottom three were revealed and they performed again for the chance to be saved by America. The country then got to vote again and the two contestants with the least amount of votes were sent home.
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) – Geothermal features within a national preserve in northern New Mexico that marks the heart of an ancient collapsed volcano could get extra protections under a new effort by the National Park Service.
Officials say Valles Caldera National Preserve would become the 17th park unit with designated thermal features. Yellowstone, Crater Lake and Hawaii Volcanoes are on the list.
Valles Calderas is home to vast grasslands and the remnants of one of North America’s few super volcanoes.
The nearly 140-square-mile preserve was purchased by the federal government in 2000 and managed as a working ranch for years. The Park Service took over in 2015.
The federal government moved a decade ago to condemn the last privately owned mineral rights to protect against geothermal development within the preserve. The latest effort would ensure outside development doesn’t affect the designated features.
SLIDELL, La. (AP) — Louisiana parish officials say construction will begin in early January on a pond expected to reduce storm flooding by holding nearly 91 million gallons of water.
St. Tammany Parish President Pat Brister said in a news release Monday that the French Branch Pond in Slidell should be finished by early 2019.
A news release says the pond will cost about $4.1 million, and another $6.5 million will widen a downstream canal.
Most of the cost will be covered by a $7.9 million federal grant.
Slidell is about 28 miles (46 kilometers) north-northeast of New Orleans.
When Alaska makes national news for snow, something very wild just happened.
This week, it was a snowstorm that dumped an impressive ten inches in one hour.
"I've heard people say it snowed 6 inches an hour, and I'm like, yeah right," Mark Hanson said, standing next to his snow plow. "But we had an hour and a half where our avalanche tech measured 15 inches of snow. So yeah, that was pretty wild."
Hanson has worked in Thompson Pass for the Department of Transportation for more than 20 years. He says he's never seen anything like that snowfall.
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PanARMENIAN.Net - Even though its founders are long gone, The Pirate Bay remains one of the biggest piracy websites on the planet. Over the last decade, the torrent hub has been shutdown, reborn and consistently targeted in numerous lawsuits, of which one is only now coming to a close.
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Buhari Labels Benue Church Killings As ‘Satanic’
The Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday condemned the killing of church goers and two priests, at a Catholic church in Ukpor-Mbalom community in Gwer East Local Government Area of Benue State, as “vile, evil and satanic.” Mr. Femi Adesina Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, expressed the President’s opinion in a […]
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Karan V. Grover, known for shows like “Saarrthi” and “Woh Rehne Waali Mehlon Ki”, recalled how people would occasionally mistake him for “Alone” actor Karan Singh Grover. While shooting for an episode of Zee TV’s weekend chat show “JuzzBaatt… Sangeen Se Namkeen Tak”, Karan went down memory lane. “There were times when I used to get 100 calls a day by the name of Karan Singh Grover and I didn’t know what to do,” Karan told the show’s host Rajeev Khandelwal.”Sometimes the calls would be from his fans because he was extremely popular. I would just be nice to them and appreciate their love and generosity. You don’t want to disappoint and upset your well-wishers and fans, right”?”
Funeral services will be held for Harry Swayne Barry, age 86, formerly of Hickman.
Services will be held at 1:00 on Thursday at Strong Funeral Home.
Burial will follow in the Hickman City Cemetery.
SportsPulse: Trysta Krick discusses Justin Thomas win, Another member of the new age rat pack (Rickie Fowler, Jordan Spieth, and Justin Thomas) that won his first Major. USA TODAY Sports
GETTYSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – The National Park Service is inviting the public to share their thoughts on plans to make changes at a popular Gettysburg site.
The purpose of the plan is to provide solutions for overuse and overcrowding at Little Round Top.
Gettysburg National Military Park is currently looking at two options: one would be to take no action and the other would be to restore the landscape, add more parking, put in new trails, improve pedestrian safety and add new restrooms.
The planwas based on input from park staff, planning consultants, Licensed Battlefield Guides and the public.
To read the plan and provide comments, click here.
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A Tunisian zoo that closed after a crocodile was stoned to death has reopened, with extra guards and new signs instructing visitors not to throw things at the animals. The Belvedere Zoo in central Tunis shut its gates in March after a public outcry over the animal's death.
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Van Halen's hit single "Jump", the lead track from the band's album 1984, is featured in the new trailer for Steven Spielberg’s Ready Player One movie, which will be released on March 30th. Jump is Van Halen's biggest hit, reaching #1 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
The Ready Player One film is based on Ernest Cline’s bestseller of the same name. Set in 2045 when the world is on the brink of collapse, it stars Tye Sheridan (Mud, X-Men: Apocalypse) as Wade Watts, a young man who decides to join the contest to find an Easter egg placed in the virtual reality universe of Oasis by its eccentric creator James Halliday (Mark Rylance from Bridge Of Spies). The film also stars Olivia Cooke, Ben Mendelsohn, T.J. Miller and Simon Pegg.
Written by Zak Penn and Ernest Cline, the film is produced by Donald De Line, Spielberg, Kristie Macosko Krieger and Dan Farah. Adam Somner, Daniel Lupi, Chris DeFaria and Bruce Berman served as executive producers.
Watch the trailer below:
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A federal judge has overturned a jury decision that found a former president of Bolivia and his defence minister responsible for government killings during 2003 unrest.
U.S. Senior District Judge James Cohn upheld a defence motion Wednesday that there was insufficient evidence to support an April verdict that included $10 million in damages in a lawsuit filed by Bolivians whose family members were among the dead.
The jury verdict had followed a nearly three-week trial of the civil suit in federal court in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Jurors found against former Bolivian President Gonzalo Sanchez de Lozada and his former defence minister, Jose Carlos Sanchez Berzain. Both live in the U.S.
The lawsuit was filed under the Torture Victim Protection Act, which authorizes suits in the U.S. for extrajudicial killings.
A man was found dead on a rural Sedgwick County road early Monday morning, according to a Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office spokesman. Lt. Lin Dehning said that deputies were called at about 7 a.m. to a rural location near 47th Street South and 127th Street East, which is southeast of Wichita.
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A 32-year-old Waterbury man has been arrested and charged in connection with a home burglary in Farmington Monday morning.
Police said they responded to a home on West District Road just before 9:30 a.m. Monday after a homeowner interrupted a burglary at the residence.
The man, later identified as 32-year-old Francisco Mendez, of Waterbury, ran from the house and tried to run from officers, but they stopped him near New Britain Avenue, police said.
Mendez was found with items reported stolen from the home during the burglary, according to police.
Mendez is being held on a $200,000 surety bond and is scheduled to appear in Hartford Superior Court on Aug. 15 to face charges including third-degree burglary, second-degree criminal trespass, fourth-degree larceny, third-degree criminal mischief, second-degree reckless endangerment, disobeying an officer’s signal and engage an officer in a pursuit.
New Orleans police search for a missing teenager.
The mother of Reneka Aaron, 14 says her daughter left their home in 1400 block of Southlawn Boulevard.
The teenager was reportedly going to a party with a person known as Terrance.
Police learned the party was canceled, but Aaron has not been seen or heard from since June 9, 2017.
The teenager was last seen wearing jeans and a light blue hoodie.
Anyone with information about Reneka Aaron’s location is asked to contact the Fourth District at 504-658-6040.
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The band delivered a touching tribute to several icons who’ve died in the past couple of years — David Bowie, Prince, George Michael, Soundgarden’s Chris Cornell and Linkin Park’s Chester...
A road in Brandon has closed after a crash between two vehicles earlier today (December 11).
The accident happened at around 3.40pm in B1106 Bury Road, where a Nissan Micra and a Vauxhall Combo Van collided.
There were minor injuries to the drivers, but an oil spill has required a recovery unit to clean it.
Both directions of the road will be closed until the road is cleared.
For the latest information on accidents and congestion on major roads, including the A14, M11 and A1, check out the updates as they happen below.
Delays and cancellations on the trains, affecting commuters heading into and out of London, and across Cambridgeshire, will also be updated in the blog.
And we will be reporting on flight cancellations and delays affecting Stansted Airport.
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Wolves boss Paul Lambert admitted he was “angry” after seeing his side crash to a third straight defeat – and an eighth at home this season.
He said: “I’m like everyone else, disappointed and angry with the way that we performed.
“The first half was the catalyst. We were far too slow and defended too deep and waited for things to happen instead of going to make things happen. We never did enough, that’s for sure. It wasn’t good enough.
“We were too passive, we never dominated the ball and were not aggressive enough with or without the ball. Normally my teams come out of the traps and that is the disappointing thing.
“If you don’t do things right then you will get beat. We have to be better than that. You are going to have to come through it and it makes you stronger and resolute and it makes you appreciate that things are not always going to go your way.”
13 years on, Xposed are still showcasing the best of queer film from around the world, with all the glory, camp and beauty that encompasses. It opens with feature Phaidros by Mara Mattuschka. Through May 27.
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In this photo made from video, Sudanese asylum seeker Abdul Aziz Muhamat speaks about the immigration camp on Manus Island and the recent Australian government settlement Wednesday, June 14, 2017, in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.
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ROME, March 31 Trade disputes between the United States and Europe would hurt economic growth and global governance at a time when the West needs to show a unified front against unfair trade practices, Italy's industry minister said on Friday.
"Any trade clash between the United States and Europe would be dangerous not only for our economies, but also for the rules that govern globalisation," Industry Minister Carlo Calenda told reporters in Rome.
Calenda said Western countries should refrain from trade disputes "that would symbolically show a division at a moment when the Western world should be unified in protecting its citizens from unfair trade practices". (Reporting by Antonella Cinelli, writing by Steve Scherer)
Grains mostly higher, livestock mixed
Wheat for Jul was rose 11.25 cents at 4.9150 a bushel; Jul corn was up 5.25 cents at 3.4275 a bushel; Jul oats gained 8.50 cents at $2.54 bushel; while Jul soybeans fell 4.50 cents at $8.44 bushel.
Beef was mixed and pork was higher on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Aug. live cattle was off .45 cents at $1.0645 a pound; Aug. feeder cattle was up .88 cent at 1.5280 a pound; while July lean hogs rose .52 cent at $.8372 a pound.
Senator Hoeven and Governor Burgum Talk Drone Focus
They were highlighting all of North Dakota's initiatives in the industry
FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota has become a national leader in unmanned aircraft systems.
A huge part of that is because of the state’s devotion to drone technology.
Senator John Hoeven and Governor Doug Burgum highlighted all of North Dakota’s initiatives in the industry at Fargo’s annual drone conference.
The state has been selected as one of ten national sites for the FAA’s Drone Integration Pilot Program, which Burgum attributes to collaboration.
“It’s going to help us attract new services and new jobs and unlock the enormous potential of unmanned aerial systems. Whether it has to do with infrastructure, energy, agriculture, transportation, communication, marketing, education, the technology you’re talking about here touch everything,” Gov. Burgum said.
Thirty–five companies collaborated on the winning bid for the program.
He offered the business to his children. They too had grown up here, and they knew the business. "So I told them, 'Give me a quarter and it's yours.' But they said, 'No, we can't do what you do. You've got the mustache, you've got the attitude, you've got the experience.'"
The next "A Cup with a Cop", event is scheduled from 7 to 9 a.m. on Aug. 23 at FoxHound Espresso & Coffee Broaster, 317 Spring St. in Nevada City. As part of the Community Connect Program, Nevada City Police Chief Tim Foley and other officers will be on hand to visit with interested community members. In this relaxed, informal setting, Chief Foley and the officers are open to discuss local interests, community concerns, and current events, or just get acquainted.
MORENO VALLEY, Calif. (AP) — A woman sleeping in her bedroom was killed after a car slammed into her house east of Los Angeles.
KTLA-TV reports that 47-year-old Sophia Zapien was asleep in her Moreno Valley home when a car hit the bedroom around 5:30 a.m. Monday, killing her instantly.
The car’s driver is not believed to have been impaired and wasn’t hurt in the crash. He was detained but no other details about him were released.
Neighbor Sheryl Henry says the car was so deep in the house she couldn’t even see it.
Zapien’s aunt, Rosie Sandoval, says the impact of the car was so hard, everything in the bedroom was hurled against the opposite wall.
She says her niece was “a wonderful young woman,” and she hopes she didn’t experience any pain.
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They have been the No. 1 team in the country for three weeks and show no signs of giving up that spot.
In addition to winning all 26 of their games, they have trounced AP Top 25 foes by an average of 10.5 points.
Advanced statistics, such as those published by Ken Pomeroy, confirm their status as the nation’s best.
But unless they finally make the Final Four, none of that stuff matters.
Once again, the Gonzaga Bulldogs find themselves…
Voters for St. Clare were relentless this past week as the Great Kills parish captured SILive.com's weekly youth basketball poll.
The St. Clare's contingent headed off a tough St. Ann's group that took the early lead in the poll, lost it and could never quite catch the winners again.
As a result, St. Clare is where our sharp-shooting sports photographer, Derek Alvez, will camp out on Saturday afternoon and shoot a handful of games for a gallery like the one above.
The winning school collected more than 58 percent of the vote or 23,433 of the whopping 40,365 votes cast. St. Ann recorded 15,571 votes.
Holy Child was third in the six-team poll, which began Monday and concluded Friday afternoon.
We introduced this poll last year with much success and brought it back by popular demand this season.
Look for our next poll with some of the same schools and some others beginning Monday afternoon.
In their inaugural preseason match last Saturday, Major League Soccer expansion side Atlanta United treated their traveling fans to a pleasant surprise. In the second half of their match with the NPSL’s Chattanooga FC, Atlanta unveiled their 2017 away jerseys.
The white jersey features tonal gray horizontal stripes with red detailing and is a tribute to the Southern city’s railroading history. The simple crew neck collar gives a casual feel to the jersey.
The backside of the jersey has a red ATL UTD label under the collar.
The sleeves have red and gray MLS badges on both arms to comply and red cuffs. ‘Atlanta United’ is embroidered in gray on the cuff of the right sleeve.
The club crest on the left breast is a red and gray version. Shirt sponsor American Family Insurance is in red, and the complete kit comes in red shorts and socks with grey trim.
The 2017 adidas Atlanta United away jersey will be available soon at World Soccer Shop.
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Former Green Bay guard Trevor Anderson is transferring to Wisconsin, one of two walk-ons who will round out the Badgers…
Finn Balor Does Demon Crawl During His Rehab
Former WWE Universal Champion Finn Balor has posted the following video to his personal Instagram account showing him doing his signature “demon crawl” as he continues to rehab and work towards an in-ring return:
#DemonCrawl Rehab with @wilk_kevin ( @cutandsewdublin shirt ) A post shared by Finn Bálor (@finnbalor) on Feb 14, 2017 at 2:41pm PST
Matt Morgan Posts Photo Teasing Return To The Ring?
Former WWE and TNA Superstar Matt Morgan has posted the following to his personal Instagram account teasing some kind of a return to pro wrestling soon:
Member of the Yosemite Blaze 10 and under travel softball team are, front row from left, Jada Mathewson, Khloe Owen, Jayden Johnson, Gracie Proctor, back row from left, Cassie Hansen, Anika Mulkey, Aiyana Bos, Emma Blea, Cassidy Klein Smith, and Clowey Alberta. Submitted Photo
Free baseball!
Forbes reports that through Oct. 11, the MLB Network will be free on several cable and satellite carriers, so fans can catch the ALDS games.
Hey @Indians fans, Game 2 is on #MLBNetwork Friday at 5pE! See info below on providers carrying MLB Network, including free previews! pic.twitter.com/xeP8uM0Vhi — MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) October 6, 2017
Customers of the following services can watch the games on the MLB Network for free:
— Armstrong
— AT&T U-Verse
— Cablevision (Optimum)
— Comcast (XFINITY)
— Cox
— DISH
— DirecTV and DirecTV NOW
— Fidelity
— Frontier
— Grande
— GVTC
— Mid-Hudson Cable
— Norwood Light Broadband
— RCN
— Verizon FiOS
The postseason games are also available via a live stream to customers of participating TV providers through MLB.com At Bat, MLBNetwork.com/Watch and MLB.TV.
Continuing coverage here.
For more on the Indians and the ALDS schedule, click here.
The extraordinary staff at the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region risk their lives and give their hearts to save all animals big and small.
“Microsoft dismissed Consumer Reports’ Surface reliability ratings last week, but a new internal memo sheds some light on the issues that the software maker has faced,” Tom Warren reports for The Verge.
“Consumer Reports surveyed 90,000 tablet and laptop owners and found roughly 25 percent of Surface users have encountered issues by the end of the second year of ownership,” Warren reports. “Paul Thurrott has obtained an internal memo about Microsoft’s response to Consumer Reports, and it appears to suggest that high Surface Pro 4 and Surface Book return rates could have impacted Consumer Reports’ findings.”
“In a leaked chart, return rates for Surface Book hit around 17 percent during its launch period, and remained above 10 percent for six months,” Warren reports. “The Surface Book has suffered from consistently higher return rates than any other Surface product throughout the nearly two years it has been on sale.”
Read more in the full article here.
Two people have been injured after a serious crash on the A40.
The road is closed in both directions after the crash which happened at about 3.50pm on a busy stretch of the road.
Two vehicles were involved in the incident which took place at Little Barrington between Northleach and Burford.
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The crash was between the A429 (Little Barrington) and the A361 High Street / Barns Lane (Burford).
Heavy traffic is being reported between Cheltenham and Oxford.
Officers from Gloucestershire Constabulary are at the scene and are advising motorists to avoid the area.
We will be bringing you live updates as we get more information.
Nevada officials cataloging items left at shooting memorial
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Southern Nevada officials are cataloguing stuffed animals, cards, photos and other items left at a memorial honoring the victims of the October mass shooting in Las Vegas.
Clark County Museum officials in November moved items left as a tribute to victims of the Route 91 concert from the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign on the Strip to a museum.
The Las Vegas Sun reports officials are in the process of cataloging 15,000 to 20,000 artifacts left at the sign and at other memorials.
Museum workers are uploading photos of catalogued items to the county museum's website and are asking those who left items to fill out an online form explaining why they left it.
Museum officials are also receiving advice from historians who helped curate memorials to victims of other mass shootings like the 2016 Orlando nightclub shooting.
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A pair of orphaned kangaroos and a wallaby huddled together to feed from milk bottles at a Victorian wildlife shelter on March 8.Our Haven Wildlife Shelter released the video of the Australian animals loudly and contentedly suckling from the bottles on Sunday. Credit: Our Haven Wildlife Shelter via Storyful
The 2018 Texas A&M softball season came to an end Saturday night as the second-seeded Florida Gators defeated the Aggies in walk-off fashion, 5-3, at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.
The Aggies finish the season with a 44-18 record.
Trailing 2-0 heading to the sixth, the Aggies cut into the lead as Tori Vidales scored on a wild pitch. In the seventh, Texas A&M mustered a two-out rally as Sarah Hudek singled to right before Vidales gave the Aggies the lead with a two-run shot to center, her 14th of the season.
In the bottom of the seventh, the Gators (55-9) were down to their last strike with runners on first and second as Jordan Matthews ended the game with a three-run homer.
Trinity Harrington suffered the loss, giving up four runs on six hits in 4.2 innings. Payton McBride threw two innings of relief, allowing two hits and one run with a strikeout.
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Rumours started floating out of the blue that film-maker Rohit Shetty is all set to cast Prabhas and Salman Khan in his upcoming film and fans were excited that the Baahubali 2 star will have a grand debut in Bollywood. However, all these rumours are not true and no official confirmation has been given by anyone.
At first it was rumoured that Karan Johar wants to cast Prabhas in his upcoming film and when that news died down, a new rumour came up that Rohit Shetty wants to cast both Prabhas and Salman Khan in his upcoming film. None of it is true as well. We guess, tomorrow we'll end up hearing another rumour about Prabhas starring with Shahrukh Khan and Aamir Khan too. It's all fake news and rumourmongering is at its peak when it comes to Prabhas.
(WTNH)–Fairfield Prep boys basketball took down No. 1 Hillhouse last week. New week, same challenge.
This time, Prep hosted the new number one Notre Dame of West Haven. The Green Knights are No. 1 in the state for the first time in program history. The Jesuits played them tough.
John Kelly has some game. Hit a fallaway jumper, and Prep was up by one early in the first.
Notre Dame would answer, though. Tremont Waters on the break finds Michael Brooks for the flush. Knights back up by one.
Still close in the second quarter, Notre Dame closes the half strong. Waters changes hands and gets it to go.
Tim Dawson and Notre Dame hold off the Jesuits, 57-53. ND stays undefeated, but nobody is going to want to play Prep in the state tournament.
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ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The Maryland House of Delegates has voted to strengthen the General Assembly's policies on sexual harassment to cover lobbyists.
The House voted 138-0 for the bill Monday. It now goes to the Senate.
Earlier this month, a state senator accused a lobbyist of inappropriately touching her in a bar near the statehouse. The lobbyist has denied the allegations. Also this month, three female state lawmakers publicly discussed sexual harassment they've experienced while working in the statehouse.
The measure would allow the assembly's Joint Ethics Committee to refer sexual harassment complaints to an independent investigator. It would require referral to an investigator at the request of a complainant.
It also prohibits a registered lobbyist from harassing other lobbyists, lawmakers, interns, pages and others working in the executive and legislative branches.
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Keeping yourself occupied during a long flight can be quite draining if you're not one to snooze in the air.
With our devices forced into airplane mode, we have to get creative when it comes to finding ways to entertain ourselves. But for artist Stephen Palladino, all it takes to get his creative juices flowing is a black dry-erase marker and a window seat. Palladino is taking his artistry to new heights and giving fellow passengers a moment of amusement with adorable illustrations.
Check out a few of our favorites below!
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2 Centuries of U.S. Immigration
From 1920 to 2013, 79 million people obtained lawful permanent resident status in the United States. This map visualizes all of them based on their prior country of residence. The brightness of a country corresponds to its total migration to the U.S. at the given time.
1 dot = 10,000 people
Here is Everyone Who Has Emigrated to the United States Since 1820
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About West Dorset Younger People's Group
The peer support group gives people the opportunity to meet with others who understand some of what they are going through. Run by a facilitator, the sessions offer a chance to ask questions, get information and share experiences in a safe and supportive environment.
Queens of the Stone Age frontman Josh Homme is apologizing for kicking a female photographer in the head during a holiday concert Saturday in Los Angeles.Photographer Chelsea Lauren posted a video of the incident on her Instagram, saying it was unprovoked and that Homme smiled at her before he hit her.Lauren says she checked out of the hospital and is doing OK.Homme released a statement explaining that he was kicking over lighting equipment on the stage and "would never intentionally cause harm to anyone."Homme also wrote that he hopes Lauren accepts his "sincere apology."
Easy Lift will provide free transportation to individuals who need accessible transportation to the polls on Election Day, Nov. 8.
To make reservations, call 681-1181 from 8 a.m-noon and 1-5 p.m. Reservations will close at 2 p.m. Nov. 7. Transportation will be provided as available.
This service is available through a county initiative to ensure equal access to individuals with disabilities and frail seniors.
For more information regarding voter assistance such as curbside voting and the accessible voting system, AutoMARK, contact Santa Barbara County Registrar of Voters at 1-800-SBC-VOTE.
To learn more about Easy Lift and the services offered, visit www.easylift.org.
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LONDON, May 30 (Reuters) - Local superbike rider Dan Kneen died on Wednesday after an accident during qualifying for the Isle of Man TT races, organisers said.
They said the 30-year-old had died at the scene of the incident after crashing at Churchtown on the opening lap of the session.
Kneen had achieved his first TT podium last year, finishing third in the Superstock race, and he was Irish Superbike champion in 2014.
Another rider was flown to hospital after a collision with a course car attending to the earlier accident.
The TT races around the island off the north-west coast of England between Britain and Ireland have been run since 1907 and rank among the most dangerous in motorsport.
British media reported Kneen was the 147th TT rider to die on the Snaefell course and 256th when the Manx Grand Prix races are included. (Reporting by Alan Baldwin, editing by Ed Osmond)
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Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra talks about the team's trip to the Civl Rights Museum in Memphis. Dec. 10, 2017.
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Snow is expected across southern Ontario starting today and into tomorrow morning.
Environment Canada has issued a weather statement saying the region can expect five to 10 centimetres of snow as a result of a winter weather system called an "Alberta Clipper."
The agency says there may be a few flurries earlier in the day but the steadier snow is expected to start this afternoon.
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Some of the NFL's best QBs didn't even get drafted, like the newly-retired Tony Romo 7. Jim Hart: The Cardiac Cards won a lot of games under Don Coryell as Hart made four straight Pro Bowls 6. Jake Delhomme: Led a record 8 game-winning drives in '03 when Carolina narrowly lost to the Patriots in the SB 5. Tony Romo: Won 78 games in 10 seasons and finishes with 4th highest passer rating (97.1) in NFL history 4. Jeff Garcia: Steve Young's replacement finished his career with a combined 41,979 yards and 272 TD passes 3. Dave Krieg: Won 98 games, was voted to three Pro Bowls in Seattle and took them to the playoffs four times 2. Kurt Warner: Arguably the greatest Cinderella story in NFL history is now a memb
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A man freed after 30 years on death row will undergo a competency evaluation as a judge considers whether his lawyers in a lawsuit are properly representing him.
U.S. District Judge Terrence Boyle ruled Friday that Henry McCollum must be evaluated before his lawsuit can proceed against investigators who put him behind bars.
A court-appointed advocate argues McCollum was steered into dubious financial arrangements by his lawyers and he lacked the mental capacity to understand his representation agreement with them.
McCollum and his half brother were released from prison in 2014 because of DNA evidence and later pardoned of a 1983 killing. Their 2015 lawsuit notes both have intellectual disabilities.
McCollum testified last week that he can take care of his own affairs and he trusts his lawyers.
A Hopkins mayoral candidate says his opposition to the Southwest Corridor light rail project is because people from “Welfareapolis” will end up with the sons and daughters of Hopkins.
City Pages reports Bob Ivers made his comments at a League of Women Voters candidate forum on Monday.
“All the Chicago and Detroit riff-raff that’s moved into ‘Welfare-apolis,’ they’re going to get on that train. And you know where they’re going to end up? They’re going to end up down at the depot,” Ivers said. “And they’re going to end up with yours, and yours, and yours granddaughters, and daughters, and grandsons. And I predict within two months of that coming through here, there’s going to be a shooting down at that kid’s depot.”
If they build the “little yellow train that you’re all bravo about, you’re going to have all the ethnics you want,” he said.
BRUSSELS Feb 14 The following are mergers under review by the European Commission and a brief guide to the EU merger process:
APPROVALS AND WITHDRAWALS
-- Swedish hygiene products and forestry group SCA to acquire German bandage and plaster cast maker BSN from private equity firm EQT (approved Feb. 13)
-- Investment fund EQT Fund Management to acquire joint control of Germany energy company Getec Energie Holding which is now solely controlled by GEH GmbH (approved Feb. 10)
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-- General Electric Co to acquire rotor blade maker LM Wind Power Holding
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VIDEO: In the Sunday, Feb. 14, edition of On the Hill, Vail Daily on snow correspondent Ross Leonhart rides Vail Mountain with Warren Miller film star Chris Anthony, who discusses his latest effort to bring snow science and avalanche education into local schools.
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LONDON Grammy award-winning artist Sheena Easton has made her West End debut in the musical "42nd Street", with Britain's Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton, actor Morgan Freeman and tennis coach Judy Murray attending the show's premiere.
The musical follows a Broadway director named Julian Marsh as he attempts to put on a successful theatrical production in the middle of the Great Depression.
Easton plays Peggy Marsh, one of the chorus line in the show, who takes over as the lead when the star actress breaks her ankle.
Produced by Johnny Hon and directed by Mark Bramble, "42nd Street" is famous for songs like "Dames", "We're In The Money" and "I Only Have Eyes For You".
It is not the production's first showing in London, having run in the West End from 1984 to 1989. A relatively unknown Catherine Zeta Jones performed in the chorus line in 1984.
(Reporting by Reuters Television, Writing by Karishma Singh; Editing by Michael Perry)
Jimmy Raymond Robertson, 78, of 312 Bypass 127, Laurens, S.C., passed away Thursday, October 5, 2017, at his home.
Born in Lunday, N.C., he was a son of the late Earcil David and Ruth Davis Robertson. A retired mechanic, he was formerly employed with Lakeside Country Club and Quality Parts.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 7, 2017, at Forest Lawn Cemetery.
The family will be at their respective homes and will receive friends at The Kennedy Mortuary, Friday, October 6, 2017, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 p.m.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.thekennedymortuary.com.
EMBED >More News Videos Jamie Hogland is sharing her story of survival after being shot in the face at Tarleton State University.
A Conroe teen is still basking in the glow of Saturday night's show at RodeoHouston.Jamie Hogland,19, was paralyzed after she was shot by a man at her off-campus apartment last December near Tarleton State University, outside Fort Worth.The man later revealed he meant to shoot someone else.Country star Cody Johnson surprised Hogland with a one-on-one meet and greet before his show on Saturday, and even promised to get her tickets for his next RodeoHouston show.Jamie gave Johnson a shirt from her support campaign that reads #JamieStrong.A benefit for Hogland is planned for April 28 at the Splendora Assembly of God Church from 12 to 5 p.m. The benefit needs food donations and other preparation assistance.You can call the church from (281) 689-6172 if you would like to help.The family is also sellingand
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Felix Wilson the former President of the Dominica Olympic Committee (DOC) was escorted out of a Pan American Sports Organization (PASO) meeting in Miami on Tuesday.
DNO understands that Wilson had booked his flight to the meeting prior to the DOC election which saw him booted out of the position of President.
DNO further understands that after the election, the new DOC canceled the ticket and informed PASO of the new executive.
DNO was told that it was most surprising that Wilson was present at the meeting together with the new DOC President, Billy Doctrove, which caused shame and embarrassment for Dominica.
Wilson, who was attempting to get accreditation to the meeting, was eventually escorted out.
He was kicked out as President of the DOC after a long drawn out and bitter battle on May 18. He has since cried foul saying politics and nepotism were involved in him losing the position.
Go behind the scenes of the new season of Genius, exploring the life of Pablo Picasso, with Antonio Banderas and executive producer/showrunner Ken Biller.
On July 29, 1981, millions of people gathered around TV sets to watch Lady Diana Spencer marry Charles, Prince of Wales.
Playing the role of wedding photographer for the world was Michael Lumley, at the time the BBC’s executive producer for ceremonial and political milestones. The BBC and the U.K. commercial network ITV were the only broadcasters allowed in or near St. Paul’s Cathedral that day, so other TV networks relied on their live views of the ceremony’s pomp and pageantry—and its big star, Diana.
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Video: 'You're not going to be able to breathe' – London fire victim live streams attempt to save residents trapped in 23rd floor apartment inferno
Rania Ibrham began live streaming on Facebook as the fire raged yesterday. It's not known if she was among the survivors.
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan met on Wednesday with the representatives of the Armenian community on the margins of his visit to Georgia. (PHOTOS)
The Prime Minister visited the Armenian Pantheon of Tbilisi (Khojivank) and laid flowers on the tomb of Hovhannes Tumanyan, Raffi and Gabriel Sundukians.
Local Armenians welcomed Pashinyan near Saint George's Church.
The Prime Minister is expected to hold open-format meetings with the representatives of the Armenian community in Tbilisi as well as to visit Hovhannes Tumanyan House Scientific-Cultural Center.
One of a kind property on Guana Cay "Bella Vita" is a three bedroom, three bath beach front home offering breathtaking views of the Atlantic ocean. The home is set on 3 acres of land that been subdivided into six 1/2 acre lots, the house on one lot, a second vacant ocean front lot and 4 interior lots. The property is ideally located within walking distance from the settlement of Guana Cay, Nipper's and your choice of marinas and shops. You can either choose to develop the property or keep it as your private ocean front estate home. Asking $1,700,000 for the entire package.
New York: US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and high-ranking North Korean official Kim Yong-chol entered a second day of meetings in New York on Thursday as they try to settle nuclear weapons disagreements and set the stage for an historic summit between their two leaders.
North Korea's Kim Yong-chol, centre, leaves a hotel in New York, on Wednesday. Photo: AP
The two men left a 90-minute private dinner at a New York apartment on Wednesday night, locel time, without providing details about their conversation. Another round of talks was scheduled for Thursday, with Pompeo expected to leave New York in the afternoon.
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The United States has been demanding that North Korea abandon its nuclear weapons program amid reports that it is close to being able to launch a nuclear-tipped missile capable of reaching the United States.
Pyongyang has long argued that it needed nuclear weapons for its security.
#Chaisam wedding is undoubtedly the most-awaited celebrity wedding of South Indian film industry, in recent times. Naga Chaitanya and Samantha Ruth Prabhu, the Ye Maya Chesave co-stars, are all set to exchange wedding vows in the real life, too.
Naga Chaitanya and Samantha recently finished their Mehendi rituals in a grand ceremony, which was attended by Akkineni, Prabhu, and Rama Naidu families. Samantha also made sure that she shared the pictures of her fairytale wedding with her fans and well-wishers, through social networking platforms.
As per the sources, Naga Chaitanya and Samantha will tie the knot as per the Hindu customs, today (October 6). The couple will renew wedding vows at a Christian wedding ceremony, which has been slated to be held on October 7.
Check out the Chaisam Mehendi pictures, here...
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Jyn was blowed up. Was the crystal?
Seemed to be a bit bigger story-wise than just the totem from a lost parent to me. I've only seen the movie once, so I haven't really analyzed it, but the whole thing where Chirrut "saw" it on her...just seemed like the movie dwelled on that crystal more than it needed to for that purpose, plus it's an item that we know has greater significance in Star Wars, so.... hence my kooky theory.
This week, it became known that Dougherty County's interim administrator plans to sue the county for $3 million.
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Security forces fired tear gas and water cannons at protesters, some of them waving Palestinian flags, near the U.S. Embassy in Beirut, Lebanon. Demonstrators set fires in the street, torched U.S. and Israeli flags and threw projectiles toward security forces who had barricaded the main road to the complex.
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Do you need a second job to help pay for the holidays? Or are you on the lookout for a new career? This weekend, you'll have the chance to explore the opportunities at the Empire Mall in Sioux Falls.
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Denrele Edun Opens Up On His Failed Marriage Plans
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There's now a sign on the garage of the home warning trespassers to keep out. The house is in foreclosure. When deputies showed up to evict the owners last month they were shocked at what they found: A body in a closet.
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A 19-year-old man was shot to death on East Chestnut Avenue in Santa Ana early Saturday.
Dispatch got the call around 2:10 a.m. that a male was down on the sidewalk in front of 621 E. Chestnut Ave., according to the Santa Ana Police Department.
Officers arrived to find the 19-year-old with a gunshot wound. Orange County Fire Authority first responders pronounced him dead at the scene.
The victim's name is not being released pending notification of family.
Homicide detectives have determined the shooting was gang-related, which means anyone with information that can help locate the killer or killers could receive up to $50,000 through the city’s Gang Homicide Reward Program.
Tips can be called in to SAPD homicide detectives at 714.245.8390. Orange County Crime Stoppers collects anonymous tips at 1-855-TIP-OCCS.
Abiola’s ‘loyalists’ have turned back on him – Gani Adams
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Singer Katy Perry says she has had "sing-offs" with her former beaus in the past and that she tends to make up songs while showering."I've had several sing-offs with boyfriends. That's very fun -- singing in the shower and scrubbing," Perry told W magazine.The 32-year-old says she cries to her own songs, reports etonline.com."My songs are so personal. Sometimes they are about people who are no longer in my life, or they're about unrequited love. I started out on tour last time and I couldn't perform a couple of the songs on the record because I was just too upset," Perry told W magazine.On what inspires her songs, Perry says there are three different things which help her in penning her tracks."From Transcendental Meditation, where I rest and kind of restart my mind. Or during a massage. Or showering. I always have my phone on standby when I hop out of the shower."
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Mayor Michael Fougere spoke at a news conference at city hall on March 19 and is asking the city administration to re-assess all aspects of the current snow clearing system.
ISLAMABAD:- Afghan President Ashraf Ghani Tuesday telephoned Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif and offered condolences over the loss of life in Monday's Lahore terrorist attack. The prime minister said terrorism was a common enemy of the both states and such cowardly acts could not deter their resolve, a statement issued by the PM's media office here said.–APP
The City of Prague will broaden the area of the city in which Segway vehicles are banned, Mayor Adriana Krnáčová confirmed. The details of the extended ban will be discussed by city councillors on Tuesday. Prague banned Segways from the historic centre and a number of adjoining areas last July; the current plans will further limit use of the motorised vehicles in all of Prague 2 and will extend the ban eastward to the district of Prague 10.
A northern Idaho woman charged with animal cruelty has pleaded not guilty.
The Moscow-Pullman Daily News reports Teresa Rai Davis recently entered her not guilty plea in court and asked for a Jan. 17 pretrial hearing.
Her trial was scheduled for Feb. 3.
Five horses were removed from Davis’s property in December.
A criminal complaint says the horses were either unsheltered or kept in unsanitary conditions, and were not given enough food or water.
Judge William Hamlet granted the state’s request for an order that prohibits Davis from contacting the specialists who are rehabilitating the horses.
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ONEIDA COUNTY (WAOW) - Plans for a new Marshfield Clinic Hospital in Minocqua have been voted down.
The Oneida County Planning and Development Committee voted 3-2 Wednesday to reject the plan.
Planning and Zoning Director Karl Jennrich says the vote came after vigorous debate.
The new 72,000 square foot, 12-bed hospital would have been built close to the existing Howard Young Medical Center. Jennrich says some committee members worried the new hospital would be detrimental to Howard Young, and hurt their ability to give care to their patients.
There was concern in the past that there would be water drainage and traffic problems with the new hospital, but Jennrich says that did not play a factor.
Ministry Health Care, which owns Howard Young, says they are happy with the committee's decision.
Marshfield Clinic can appeal their decision to the Oneida County Board of Adjustments.
The rush is on to Alaska, but it's not a repeat of the Gold Rush that flooded the state with prospectors in the late 19th century. Instead, the 2017 version features cruise ships large and small bound this summer for the sheltered waters of the Inside Passage and scenic ports of call in Juneau, Skagway and Ketchikan, along with some surprising guests and experiences.
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× NASA Langley testing robotic arm for future space missions
HAMPTON, Va. – NASA’s Langley Research Center is in the middle of testing new technology, including a high tech robotic arm.
The project is in hopes of advancing technologies to be able to autonomously construct large platforms in space, which is being conducted in collaboration with industry partners, according to NASA.
NASA most recently tested its Tension Actuated in Space MANipulator (TALISMAN), using it to demonstrate deployment of a solar array.
NASA is also testing the Strut Assembly, Manufacturing, Utility & Robotic Aid (SAMURAI) and NASA Intelligent Jigging and Assembly Robot (NINJAR) to demonstrate autonomous truss building.
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Furrow , UWM’s undergraduate literary magazine, is hosting its annual issue release party on Thursday, May 11, 2017 from 5pm to 7pm at Milwaukee’s Art Bar (722 E Burleigh St.).
Come celebrate Furrow ’s newest publication with readings from the new issue, raffles, and door prizes. Copies of the magazine will also be available for purchase. Admission is free to the public, and all ages are welcome.
Dating back to 2000, Furrow showcases outstanding undergraduate writing and art from across the U.S. and gives UW-Milwaukee undergraduates training in editing, publishing, publication design, web design, publicity, fundraising, and business practices.
Through the generous support of local donors and the UW-Milwaukee Department of English, Furrow publishes a full-color, print issue of the journal every May and features new work regularly on its website. Furrow ’s goal is to connect student writers and artists with a broader network of creative spirits within and beyond Milwaukee.
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MILWAUKEE — Prosecutors have charged three Milwaukee men in last year’s fatal shooting of a 9-year-old girl struck by a bullet as she watched TV.
Thirty-two-year-old Otha Jose Brown Jr. 21-year-old Damonta Jennings and 25-year-old Tony Powell Jr. are all charged with first-degree reckless homicide in the killing of Za’Layia (zah-LAY’-ah) Jenkins. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports Brown and Powell are in custody, while an arrest warrant is out for Jennings.
Za’Layia was inside a relative’s home in May 2016 when she was hit by a bullet fired from outside the home.
The complaint says the suspects fired at the home after a woman scolded them for taking part in an apparent drug sale. The men drove off, but when they returned someone fired at the car and a gunfight broke out.
Alli has come under fire for his short fuse and, after a dip in form last season, is no longer guaranteed a place in England’s starting line-up.
But Dier reckons Alli can handle the flak and will thrive in the red-hot cauldron of a World Cup.
“He is always going to be someone that divides opinion and I think he is comfortable with that,” said Dier.
“He’s very comfortable with who he is and he should be – he’s a fantastic young boy and a great player.”
Alli heads to Russia after a campaign in which he scored just nine league goals – half his tally of the previous season.
Lawton (OK) Eisenhower forward Antonio Gordon has been on Tulsa’s radar for quite some time, and the Golden Hurricane extended a scholarship offer on June 24. Early last month, Gordon made an unoff...
Former Japanese tax agency chief Nobuhisa Sagawa, a key figure in a cronyism scandal that has sparked a political crisis for Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, raises his hand as he testifies in the Diet on March 27.
Osaka prosecutors decided Thursday not to indict former top Finance Ministry official Nobuhisa Sagawa for allegedly falsifying documents on a murky land sale that has sparked allegations of cronyism by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's administration.
Sagawa and other ministry officials had been facing claims that they doctored documents on the 2016 sale of state-owned land to Moritomo Gakuen, a nationalist school operator with ties to Abe's wife, at a greatly discounted price.
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AKRON, Ohio -- A man is in serious condition after he was shot multiple times by a landlord after getting into an argument, police say.
The 21-year-old man was hit in the stomach, chest and buttocks in the shooting Monday afternoon on Oakdale Avenue near the Highland Square neighborhood.
Police found the victim lying in a tree lawn. He was taken by ambulance to Akron General Hospital.
Police say the landlord, Jeffrey T. Musilli, 65, of Oakdale Avenue, has been charged with felonious assault in connection with the shooting.
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Bards & Brews is a live creative reading held the third Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. in the Ore Dock Community Space. Launched in 2015 as a collaboration between U.P. Poet Laureate Andrea Scarpino and the Ore Dock Brewing Company, the series serves as a platform for writers to share their work with the city of Marquette, Michigan. The event is free and open to all ages.
The BNB Reader is a small collection of work by Matthew Fogarty, Ally Harris, Ginny MacDonald, Josh MacIvor-Andersen, Dan Mancilla, Kyle McCord, Jen Hahn Nielsen, and Casey Thayer, all of whom visited during year two of the series. Enjoy!
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JPD is looking for a Popeye's burglary suspect. Source: JPD
Jackson Police are still searching for a suspect wanted for burglarizing the Popeye's located in the 2500 block of Highway 80 W earlier this month.
SUSPECT: #JPD needs assistance with identifying this man. He is wanted for burglarizing Popeye’s in the 2500 block of Highway 80W earlier this month. Anyone with info, call Crime Stoppers at 601-355-TIPS(8477). #CashForClues pic.twitter.com/wMAkr9AtZh — Jackson Police Dept. (@JacksonMSPolice) March 19, 2018
If you have any information call Crimestoppers at 601-355-TIPS.
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Young inventors coming to Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn
DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — More than 400 young people from the United States and Mexico are expected to showcase their solutions to everyday problems at the K-12 National Invention Convention and Entrepreneurship Expo in suburban Detroit.
The event will be held Thursday through Saturday at the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation in Dearborn.
Inventions will be displayed on the museum floor and judged Friday for prizes and recognition. Participants competed against more than 100,000 of their peers to get invitations to the event.
Lemelson Foundation program officer David Coronado says the conference "highlights the power of invention education." The foundation is a sponsor of the convention and expo.
The event is presented by the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation and Farmington, Connecticut-based United Technologies Corp.
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4th Day For Jurors In Minnesota Trial Over Motorist Shooting
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – A Minnesota jury is returning for its fourth day of deliberations in the trial of a police officer charged with manslaughter in the death of a black motorist.
Officer Jeronimo Yanez, a 29-year-old Latino, shot Philando Castile five times just seconds after Castile informed him he was carrying a handgun. Castile had a permit and prosecutors say Yanez overreacted to a non-threat.
Yanez testified that Castile was pulling out the gun despite his orders and he feared for his life.
The jury appears to be struggling. Judge William Leary admonished them in a brief hearing Wednesday to keep working.
The 12-member panel includes two black members and no Latinos.
WASHINGTON May 2 The U.S. Senate voted on Tuesday to confirm attorney Jay Clayton to head the Securities and Exchange Commission, the agency tasked with policing and writing rules for Wall Street.
In a 61-37 vote, the Senate approved the nomination, with some moderate Democrats joining their Republican colleagues in supporting his confirmation. (Reporting by Sarah N. Lynch, editing by G Crosse)
Last year, rapper Radamiz broke out on the scene with his project Writeous. The Dominican rapper poured his mind, body and soul into all 11 tracks, which features contributions from Oswin Benjamin, Chris Wattz and more. Now the Mogul Club rapper is out gain new followers in the streets with his latest video.
READ: Ride Through Brooklyn With Radamiz In His “Sumner” Video
After gaining a lot of attention upon the album’s release, the New York City native aims to keep the hype alive with the official visual for his single off the project called “poweR.” In the clip directed by directed by the SwissArmyGuys, Radamiz links up with fellow rising star History as they run through the streets of New York City and build up more “power” from each block they pass in order to charge up their hustle.
Watch Radamiz and History “poweR” up in their new video below.
May 3 MTN Group Ltd:
* Says group total revenue increased by 7.1% with data revenues up 29.4% year-on-year yoy)
* MTN South Africa reported a solid performance with a 4,1% increase in service revenue
* Group subscribers decreased by 1.5% quarter-on-quarter as result of restatements to subscriber numbers in Ghana, Rwanda and Zambi
* MTN South Africa subscribers declined in quarter on traditional seasonality, but remain committed to net additions guidance of 630000
* MTN Nigeria delivered continued positive operational momentum and reported an 11,6% increase in qtrly total revenue Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bangalore.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com)
Looney will be available for Monday's game against the Spurs.
Looney showed up on the injury report with a bruised jaw, but the thought all along was that the UCLA product would ultimately be available. Expect Looney to again fill an increased role in the continued absence of Kevin Durant (ribs). Looney has logged at least 20 minutes in each of the Warriors' last three game and is coming off of a 13-point, two-rebound, six-block effort in Saturday's win over Phoenix.
NORTHERN STATES: This region is anticipated to be under sunny and hazy conditions during the forecast period. Day and Night temperature values are expected to be in the range of 30 – 35 oC and 11 – 19 oC respectively.
CENTRAL STATES: Abuja, Minna , Kaduna and Bida are expected to be Sunny and hazy conditions during the forecast period. Day and Night temperature values are expected to be in the range of 27 – 35 oC and 13 – 20 oC respectively.
SOUTHERN STATES: Dust haze conditions are expected with visibility range of 2 – 5 km over the entire Southern region in the next 24 hours. However, some places such as Benin, Enugu and Akure may witness localized visibility values less than 2000m. The Day and Night time temperatures are expected to be in the ranges of 32 – 35oC and 17- 22oC respectively.
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Lathrop Gage Snags Ex-Proskauer Insurance Pros In LA
Law360, Los Angeles (October 6, 2017, 6:05 PM EDT) -- Lathrop Gage LLP has added an ex-Proskauer Rose LLP partner who will head its Los Angeles office and the firm's insurance practice, the firm announced Friday.
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George Clooney will be the 46th recipient of the AFI Life Achievement Award.
The American Film Institute announced Thursday it will honor the actor-director at a gala tribute in Los Angeles in June.
The 56-year-old Clooney may be on the young side for lifetime achievement awards, but this isn’t his first. The Hollywood Foreign Press Association in 2015 handed him its lifetime achievement award, the Cecil B. DeMille Award.
AFI board of trustees chairman Howard Stringer calls Clooney “America’s leading man.”
Stringer in a statement hails Clooney as “a modern-day screen icon who combines the glamour of a time gone by with a ferocious passion for ensuring art’s impact echoes beyond the screen.”
Clooney’s next directorial effort is the 1950s home invasion drama “Suburbicon,” which opens later this month.
On Thursday, June 8, 2017 at approximately 4:50 a.m. Eau Claire Post troopers responded to I-94 mile post 11 west bound near Roberts for a motorcycle vs. deer crash.
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – Newport News Police are investigating a robbery that occurred early Wednesday morning at Dodge’s Chicken in the 13100 block of Jefferson Avenue.
Police responded to the scene around 2:40 a.m. and spoke to two employees who said a light skinned black male entered the store wearing a gray sweatshirt, gray sweatpants, a white shirt worn as a mask covering his face, and blue latex gloves.
He confronted one of the store employees and told her to ‘Get over here and give me what’s in the drawer.”
The suspect kept one hand in his pocket throughout the robbery, implying he had a weapon.
The employee opened the drawer and gave the suspect an undisclosed amount of money.
The suspect fled the scene and ran towards Industrial Park Drive.
No one was injured.
Anyone with any information that may help police identify the suspect is asked to call the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP.
The founder of Mountain of Fire Ministries, MFM, Pastor D.K. Olukoya says he and his church members don’t celebrate Christmas because it’s “demonic.”
Speaking during the New Year service, the General overseer said, “In Mountain of Fire, we don’t celebrate Christmas because the root is demonic.”
“It is on scriptural records that Jesus Christ, when winding up his mission of salvation about two thousand years ago, expressed his ambivalence about finding faith in the world when he returns.
“He must have seen with precision the impending decadence awaiting Christendom after his departure.”
“Be careful what you say about a man of God,” he added.
Robert King of Chapin had three hits as Chapin/Newberry Post 193/24 pulled out a 7-5 win over Lexington Post 7 Tuesday at Smith Road Complex at Newberry College. The victory avenged a 11-1 loss in eight innings a night earlier in Lexington.
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HARVEY, LA (WGNO) — Jefferson Parish deputies are looking for two men who are accused of forcing their way into a home then getting into a gunfight with the people inside of it.
Deputies say it happened on February 9 at about 8:00 in the morning. They say the two men both had guns and got inside a home on Tattersall Drive in Harvey. Once inside, they’re accused of confronting a couple, perhaps to rob the man.
According to a statement from the JPSO, at some point the woman in the home got into a gunfight with the two strangers. She was hit in the arm, but there’s no word on whether the gunmen were hurt.
Both rushed from the home without taking anything. Deputies released photos of the two suspects in the case. Click on the photo gallery below to see the pics.
Anyone with information about the case or the identities of the suspects should call CrimeStoppers at 504-822-1111.
A pilot who was drunk in the cockpit has been arrested shortly before take-off in Canada.
Police said the pilot boarded the Boeing 737 with 99 passengers and six crew members in Calgary, Alberta, for a flight that was scheduled to make stops in Regina, Saskatchewan and Winnipeg, Manitoba, before continuing on to Cancun, Mexico.
Two hours after his arrest, the 37-year-old man was found to have more than three times the legal limit of alcohol in his body.
Airline staff noticed the pilot behaving strangely, and then he passed out. They alerted the authorities and the man was escorted from the cockpit.
According to BBC World News service the Calgary police have named him as Miroslav Gronych, 37, a Slovak national.
Cardinals General Manager John Mozeliak confirmed reports that were surfacing late Tuesday afternoon that the club’s top pitching prospect, Alex Reyes, will need Tommy John surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right throwing elbow. An MRI by team doctor George Paletta confirmed the injury.
Reyes will get a second opinion from Dr. James Andrews, but Mozeliak is certain the diagnosis is correct.
Reyes is schedule to have surgery in Jupiter, Florida on Thursday. He will begin his rehab and if all goes according to play, Reyes will target a return to the field for the 2018 season.
Afghan officials say at least one police officer was killed and five others were wounded when their vehicle hit a roadside bomb in eastern Logar Province on January 2.
Salim Saleh, a spokesman for the Logar governor, said three road construction engineers were also among the wounded in the blast in the Mohammad Agha district.
District Governor Nasir Ahmad Amin confirmed the incident.
Mohammad Agha is some 35 kilometers from the capital, Kabul, and is one of Logar’s most volatile areas.
Meanwhile, local media reported that at least two security officials were kidnapped in western Herat Province late on January 1.
There were no immediate claims of responsibility for the attacks in Logar and Herat, but the Taliban militant group often targets Afghan security forces and government officials.
Based on reporting by AP, pajhwok.com, and khaama.com
Green Monday is another major online shopping day. Rex Shutterstock
If you thought the lineup of crazy shopping days is over, think again.
Today represents one more weekday when retailers are slashing their costs to encourage people to shop before the holidays. Using a term first coined by eBay in 2007 when it noticed an upsurge during the second week of December, Green Monday now falls on the second Monday of every December. The day’s reference to green is a sly mention of the upsurge of greenbacks in motion and the day is becoming increasingly more popular as a major online shopping event. While it’s not nearly as big as Black Friday or Cyber Monday, Green Monday is still a good time to scour for that last-minute pair of shoes.
Here are some of the best shoe-related Green Monday online deals to take advantage of today:
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President Muhammadu Buhari is currently meeting with governors of the governing All Progressives Congress (APC).
The meeting, which began at about 8pm, is holding inside the conference hall of the office of wife of the president at the presidential villa Abuja.
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, are also attending the meeting.
Governors in attendance include Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna, Yahaya Bello of Kogi, Simon Lalong of Plateau, Jibrilla Bindow of Adamawa, Abdulaziz Yari of Zamfara, Rochas Okorocha of Imo and Abdulahi Ganduje of Kano.
Others are Kashim Shetima of Borno, Abubakar Bello of Niger, Tanko Almakura of Nassarawa, Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo, Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun, Godwin Obaseki of Edo and Abubakar Bagudu of Kebbi.
Sophia Spindle (Mackenzie Hagerman) and Squire Cribbs (Robert Britt) in a scene from the latest Golden Chain Theatre production, The Drunkard, with Friday and Saturday performances at 7 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m., and runs through June 18. General admission, $15 - seniors, $12 - active military and students, $10. Rated G. goldenchaintheatre.org - (559) 683-7112. Steve Montalto Submitted Photo
Legendary supermodel, entrepreneur and mom Cindy Crawford invited Joe Sabia of Condé Nast Entertainment into her gorgeous Malibu home to answer 73 random questions by for Vogue. Amongst the subjects Crawford discussed were her favorite fashion show, a Prince song written about her, her perfect dinner menu and her best advice to young models including her daughter Kaia.
When it comes to Vogue, legendary supermodel Cindy Crawford has done it all. The one thing the prolific cover star hasn’t done yet is answer 73 Questions. Cindy invites Vogue inside her Malibu home and discusses her family, her all-time favorite photo shoot and gives her best advice for up-and-coming models.
BRUSSELS: A Belgian minister arrived by bike to a news conference to promote cycling on Tuesday, only to find it had been stolen when he left half an hour later.
Ben Weyts, minister of mobility for the Dutch-speaking region of Flanders, unveiled a plan to invest 300 million euros (US$320 million) in cycle lanes until 2019, as part of a wider program to promote alternative modes of transport.
"We left the bike in racks at the station and locked it," a spokesman for the minister said. "When we got back half an hour later, it was gone."
While Belgium is a country obsessed with cycling as a sport, cars are the main method of commuting to work, leading to some of the worst road congestion in Europe.
The minister had to call his driver to pick him up from the station in Halle, just south of Brussels, the spokesman said, and hoped police would discover the bicycle thief with the help of security camera footage.
(Reporting by Robert-Jan Bartunek; editing by Philip Blenkinsop)
Myrtle Beach Middle is the newest Horry County school, but it may not be for a whole lot longer because of an improvement plan being considered. JASON LEE jlee@thesunnews.com
Dr. Andrew Miller can tell you stories about The Gaston Concert Association, and the former president and lifetime board of trustees member has a lot of them to share. Miller, who is a native of Shelby and a retired Gaston County doctor, was part of a group of people in Gastonia made up of musicians, professionals and teachers who wanted to bring live music to Gaston County.
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An anti-terrorism court on Saturday summoned the petitioner, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf’s Shah Mehmood Qureshi, in the murder case lodged against Nawaz Sharif and others on Saturday.
The case was lodged after protesters were killed during the opposition’s 2014 Islamabad sit-in.
Qureshi was sent the summons for February 26. The police have submitted a report to the court pleading for the dismissal of the case due to lack of evidence.
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London’s donor registration rate of 42 per cent is above the provincial average, but the head of the Trillium Gift of Life Network is hoping to see numbers climb across the board.
Hull winless in 9 after loss at West Brom
WEST BROMWICH, England — West Bromwich Albion deepened Hull's relegation concerns with a 3-1 victory at the Hawthorns in the English Premier League on Monday.
Robert Snodgrass had given Hull a first-half lead, but Chris Brunt and Gareth McAuley seized on errors and James Morrison also scored in West Brom's comeback.
The victory cemented the central England team's grip on eighth place, while Hull is three points from safety without a win in nine league games.
[India], June 15 (ANI): A fine of Rs. 27 lakh has been imposed on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) by the Public Works Department (PWD) on charges of 'unauthorised occupation' of party office.
The party is liable to pay Rs. 27,73,802 as the market rent for unauthorised occupation.
According to the notice, the dues will further accrue upto the date the premises are finally vacated.
In April, the PWD had issued a notice to AAP's National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal asking him to immediately vacate the office, which was allotted to him in "violation" of rules. (ANI)
Boy, 13, reported missing from Austin
A teenager last seen Tuesday afternoon has been reported missing from the Austin neighborhood on the West Side.
Davion Perkins, 13, has been missing since 3:15 p.m. Tuesday from the 5400 block of West Division, Chicago Police said in a missing person alert.
Perkins is a 5-foot-8, 109-pound black boy with black hair, brown eyes and a medium complexion, according to police. He has a birth mark on his lower back.
He was last wearing a white tank top and a white, blue and red Anthony Rizzo Chicago Cubs jersey with jogging pants.
Anyone with information about Perkins’ whereabouts is asked to call detectives at (312) 744-8266.
[India], July 4 (ANI): Two Maoists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Narayanpur district of Chhattisgarh.
The encounter broke out in the forest area of Balebeda village in the district.
One naxal has been identified as Kishore, the section commander of Military Company No. 05, while the identity of the other is yet to be ascertained.
The District Reserve Guard (DRG) also seized two weapons, bags and other daily-use material from the spot.
More details are awaited.
In a separate incident in the district earlier today, the special task force retaliated strongly to naxals who opened fire at the security forces in the forest area of Jedda village. Following the retaliatory firing the Naxals fled from the spot. The police seized bags, camp sheets, medical kits and other daily-use materials. (ANI)
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CAPE TOWN, South Africa — “Day Zero” is approaching as South Africa’s showcase city of Cape Town prepares to turn off most water taps amid the worst drought in a century. Tensions among the four million residents are highlighting a class divide.
The top international tourist destination has both sprawling informal settlements and high-income oceanside neighbourhoods. Some say poorer residents are unfairly blamed as concerns rise over wasting precious water.
The Associated Press is exploring how residents are coping, and it spoke with researchers about where the water usage problems lie.
Kirsty Carden with the Future Water Institute at the University of Cape Town points to the city’s leafy suburbs. “They are much more profligate in the way that they use water, because they’re used to the water just being, coming out of the taps.”
Breaking Burke- three year old boy found dead outside a home in Morganton. Deputies believe he wandered out last night. Prayers for family pic.twitter.com/v05TAPjfE2 — Dave Faherty (@FahertyWSOC9) March 15, 2017
Deputies are investigating after they said a toddler was found dead outside a home early Wednesday morning in Burke County.Officials toldthat they were called to the home on Hopewell Road, just south of Morganton, around 7 a.m. and found a 3-year-old boy dead outside.Authorities said that someone driving by the home spotted the child and called 911.Investigators think the boy, who had turned three the day before, wandered outside sometime during the night and may have died as a result of exposure to the cold.Deputies toldthat when they got to the home the front door was open and the mother was still asleep inside.Wind-chill values in the High Country were below zero overnight.The name of the child has not been released and deputies closed down Hopewell Road while they investigated.
In fear of demo Malawi govt says ready with 50+1 electoral Bill
Malawi government is panicking as the clock ticks to December 13 a day set by the Public Affairs Committee (PAC) to hold nationwide protests to push for the processing of the Electoral Reforms Bills in Parliament and has said it will this Monday circulate the two remaining pieces of legislation, including …
LAKEVIEW, MI - One man is dead following a crash Thursday morning in Montcalm County.
Michigan State Police identified the man as Wayne Lorentz, 42, of Holly.
The crash involved a pick-up truck driven by Lorentz and a garbage truck at the intersection of Crystal Road and McBride Road.
Lakeview Post troopers responded to the fatal crash a little after 8 a.m. according to a Michigan State Police press release.
A Waste Management garbage truck driven by 31-year-old Joshua Vanspyker of Hudsonville was heading eastbound on McBride Road when he struck Lorentz's GMC Sierra pick-up truck at the intersection. The pick-up truck was heading north on Crystal Road.
Vanspyker refused medical treatment.
Both drivers were wearing seat belts and alcohol is not believed to be a factor in the crash, according to police.
Assisting at the scene were personnel from Richland Township Fire Department, a Home Township Officer and Montcalm County EMS.
EMBED >More News Videos San Jose police are looking for the driver of a car that struck a 12-year-old girl while she was walking in an intersection on Monday.
San Jose police are looking for a hit and run driver after a 12-year-old girl was hit in a crosswalk in San Jose, California.The incident was caught on surveillance video on Monday morning. In the video, it appears the light turns green for traffic and pedestrians.The 12-year-old girl started walking in the crosswalk but the car turning left doesn't yield to her and hits her. The girl climbs back up to her knees as a car coming the other direction stops and that driver gets out and appears to help out the girl.The 12-year-old was taken to the hospital with injuries not considered to be life-threatening.As for the car that hit her, a 4-door Toyota Camry, another surveillance camera shows it pull over briefly, before taking off.The driver of the Camry is described as a woman in her 40s or 50s.
Yerevan /Mediamax/. Aurora Humanitarian Initiative announced a call for volunteers to participate in the 2018 Aurora Prize special weekend of events that will take place from June 8-10.
“We are looking for responsible and energetic individuals, wishing to contribute to the cause of humanity and gain unforgettable experience, as part of an important international event in Armenia. Join us to help, learn, and share the celebration of the human spirit and wonderful work of those people, who save others risking their own life and making our world a better place to live!”, Aurora’s statement says.
All interested candidates are invited to apply by filling out and submitting the application form by April 8, 2018.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview. The results of the selection process will be announced by May 8, 2018.
For additional information, please contact Maria Aloyan: +374 55 220147, m.aloyan@auroraprize.com.
London Fire Brigade Chief says Firefighters have reached Top Floor of Burnt Tower, But have Not Been Able to Conduct Comprehensive
LONDON FIRE BRIGADE CHIEF SAYS FIREFIGHTERS HAVE REACHED TOP FLOOR OF BURNT TOWER, BUT HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO CONDUCT COMPREHENSIVE SEARCH OF BUILDING YET -ITV INTERVIEWThe material has been provided by InstaForex Company – www.instaforex.com
Indy reporter Marianne Goodland talks statehouse politics on KMGH
Indy reporter Marianne Goodland joined KMGH anchor Anne Trujillo on Sunday, Feb. 12 to talk about the latest news from the Colorado General Assembly. Goodland and Trujillo talked about a bill to put Colorado on Mountain Standard Time year-round (dead, but coming back as a bill to put Colorado on Daylight Savings Time year-round), a bill to mandate that charter schools receive funding equal to regular public schools, and a new bill that would allow people to take action when they see a child or a pet who appear to be in distress in a locked vehicle.
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TEHRAN - Iranian Vice President Eshagh Jahangiri said on Friday that his brother, who heads several major tourism projects, had been arrested. Mehdi Jahangiri has interests in large-scale developments, including a new tourism park outside Tehran, as well as a branding deal with France's Novotel and Ibis hotel chains signed in 2015. "I do not have precise information on the reason and manner of the arrest," Eshagh Jahangiri said on his Instagram account.
The train smashed into the buffers at Kings cross station
Railway staff have been pictured looking at the train from Royston, which appeared to have hit the buffers at Platform nine.
Staff in high visibility overalls were gathered around the front of the train and a cordon was in place.
Station staff refused to discuss what had happened.
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Specializing in macarons, La Patisserie certainly makes this little french treat extra special at Easter and owner Soraiya Nagree was here to show us what they have in mind. You can visit La Patisserie at one of their two locations either on West Annie or on Burnet. Go here for more information.
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JOHNSTOWN, OH (WCMH) — The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash in Licking County.
According to the OSHP, at about 11:45 pm, Sunday, a 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo being driven by Bryan E. Lake, 25, of Galloway, was traveling eastbound on US 62 near Johnstown, when the vehicle went left of center.
Troopers say Lake overcorrected the car and drove off the right side of the road.
The vehicle overturned several times causing Lake to be ejected before it came to rest against a tree.
Lake was pronounced dead at the scene.
Troopers continue to investigate the crash, but say Lake was not wearing a seatbelt at the time.
It is unknown if alcohol or drugs were a contributor in the crash.
Kentucky Reggae Festival
The sound of steel drums and the savory smell of Caribbean-inspired foods make this the premiere Memorial Day event for those longing for summer. Flavorful dishes from the Jamaican Association of Louisville, Caribbean Market featuring arts, crafts, jewelry, beads and more. All surrounded by the contagious and soul-satisfying sounds of live, authentic reggae music. You’ll find it all at the Kentucky Reggae Festival.
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Hundreds of workers at ARDA Estates here have gone for over six months without receiving salaries with the state-owned firm's management claiming it could not secure cash from local banks to pay the wages. Workers at ARDA Mushangwe Estate traditionally received their pay in hard cash but this has since stopped as the country continues to experience worsening cash shortages.
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(CNN)The President-elect’s incoming press secretary, Sean Spicer, clashed Monday with CNN host Alisyn Camerota, casting doubt on a US intelligence assessment that suggests Russia directed hacks on the Democratic National Committee in order to sway the presidential race in favor of Donald Trump.
“This report that everyone keeps talking about is not final,” Spicer said, speaking on CNN’s “New Day.” The “intelligence community is talking about wrapping it up later this week … the idea that we are jumping to conclusions before we have a final report is frankly irresponsible.”
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Alyssa Miller from the children’s department at the Kaubisch Memorial Public Library reads a book to Longfellow School students Monday morning at the school. The school and library have collaborated this year to further engage students in literacy and all the library has to offer. About twice a month, library staff come into the school to read books and complete activities and crafts with kindergarten students. The goal is to be able to take students to the library at the end of the year. On Monday, Miller read holiday stories, sang holiday rhyming songs and completed a holiday coloring page.
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Responsible owners of dogs and cats license their pets. Licensed animals are easier to reunite with their owners if they stray, and the money generated by the license fees goes to fund much-needed animal control officers and programs.
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After spiking up over Memorial Day weekend, gasoline prices held fairly steady this past week across Utah.
AAA Utah spokesman Mike Blasky said the average price of a gallon of regular gasoline statewide was $2.54 on Tuesday, the same price drivers paid a week ago. Prices also were stable in Salt Lake City and Provo, holding at $2.50 and $2.49, respectively.
"Demand is increasing in the region ahead of the summer travel season," Blasky said, "but refinery production is still high. If refiners continue to produce record amounts of gasoline and oversupply the market, consumers will reap the benefit."
Utahns are paying 13 cents a gallon more for gas than a year ago, 9 cents more than a month ago, he noted. That price also tops the national average — $2.33 cents on Tuesday. A year ago, it was $2.30.
10-month-old revived twice after being exposed to fentanyl
METHUEN, Mass. (AP) — Authorities in Massachusetts say a 10-month-old baby had to be revived twice after she was exposed to fentanyl.
Police arrived at the Methuen (mih-THOO'-uhn) residence early Saturday afternoon after receiving a report of a child not breathing.
First responders took the child to Lawrence General Hospital, where police say she stopped breathing twice and had to be resuscitated. She was later airlifted to Tufts Medical Center in Boston, where she's in stable condition.
Authorities say hospital tests indicate the baby had the potent synthetic opioid fentanyl (FEHN'-tuh-nihl) in her system.
The Department of Children and Families says it has taken custody of the baby. The incident remains under investigation.
Melania Trump detests her husband Donald Trump and it shows. She’s given up on keeping up the appearance of a happy marriage and at this point, she just wants him to stay as far away from her as possible.
The most recent evidence that Melania is fed up with Donald Trump is this video of the president trying to hold her hand.
That moment when your wife resists holding your hand… PRICELESS. 🤣🤣 @realDonaldTrump pic.twitter.com/hDpPddTv5C — BetsyBits (@BetsyBits) April 24, 2018
This wouldn’t be the first time Melania curved her husband. Hit the flip for more times she proved she wasn’t here for him.
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A 9-1-1 call in reference to a distressed swimmer had a tragic ending today when the man's body was discovered in the Gulf of Mexico during a search. The call came in around 11:34 this morning from a location near the Crab Trap restaurant on Scenic Highway 98. Someone had spotted a man struggling in the water a good distance from shore.
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March 29 Mm2 Asia Ltd:
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Fi arrives in Albert Square and immediately gets on the wrong side of one family but why is she in Walford?
Tina snaps at Woody following an incident with the jukebox and worried about her, Woody encourages her to open up about losing Sylvie. As Tina and Woody have a heart-to- heart over their losses, Tina offers advice to Woody on how to settle in at The Vic.
Donna suggests Abi moves in to the house but when Ben and Jay refuse, she is forced to break the news to a disgruntled Abi. However the pair refuse to give up and come up with an idea to changeBen and Jay’s mind. However when Abi returns to Dot’s, she begins to have doubts about her move.
Derek causes more stress for Honey when he fails to pick-up basic tasks at the Minute Mart.
BJP President Amit Shah has asked OP Rajbhar, Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party Chief, to come to Delhi. Rajbhar's party is an ally of BJP is UP, yesterday he stated that he will boycott voting for #RajyaSabha elections if he does not get to speak with Shah. (File Pics) pic.twitter.com/LwpwKEeiJZ
A man is being held in the Hot Spring County jail on a murder charge, authorities said.
Jesse Quincey Collins, 36, faces a murder charge. His bail has been set at $250,000, the Hot Spring County sheriff’s office said.
Authorities said the killing happened in Malvern.
Emergency crews were at a crash blocking at least two lanes of Interstate 4 west in Seminole County this morning.
The crash happened about 5:35 a.m. near Mile Marker 96, just before the exit to State Road 434.
Florida Highway Patrol troopers responded to the scene and reported that at least one person was injured in the crash. Details about the person’s injuries haven’t been released.
Traffic cameras showed emergency vehicles initially blocking two left lanes. Vehicles were getting by in a far right lane, but traffic had backed up past Lake Mary Boulevard.
Details about the crash weren’t immediately available.
Traffic officials this morning were also warning drivers to watch for pockets of dense fog.
The fog moved into Central Florida overnight and was reducing visibility in some spots to about a quarter of a mile, according to the National Weather Service in Melbourne.
Forecasters expect most of the fog to lift by about 8 a.m.
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MUNCIE, Ind. – Police arrested a Ball State University student accused of raping a fellow student over the weekend at an off-campus apartment.
The victim told campus police that Lanne Sierra, 19, raped her early Sunday morning, according to court documents. The victim said she was at the suspect’s apartment because she had gotten into a fight with her roommate.
Court documents say Sierra forced himself on top of her, pinning her arms down. She said she kept telling him “no” and tried to push him away, but she was unable to do so.
She said a friend picked her up from the apartment, and that’s when she called police.
According to court documents, Sierra admitted to investigators that the victim told him “no” five times.
Sierra faces a preliminary charge of rape, a Level 3 felony carrying a standard nine-year prison term.
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Today we’ll likely have temperatures top around 50° and possibly higher on Tuesday, before dropping again by mid-week.
A few showers and pockets of drizzle this morning then the steadier rain comes at us tonight into Tuesday.
An Arctic front pushes in Tuesday night driving our highs below average once again. The colder trend will continue into the 2nd week of January. Look at how the colder air shifts to the central US and expanded compared to late December.
We sometimes link super-cold air with snowfall. Often times, snowfall occurs without abundant cold. In fact, more times than not at least 3″ of snow fall when temperatures are above 30 degrees!
Here’s the latest Fox 8 Day Forecast.
Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Magu, has vowed never to give up fighting corruption in the country. He made the statement in Abuja on Monday during a walk to mark the 2017 International Anti-Corruption Day in Abuja.
It was gathered that the EFCC boss noted that the days when impunity held sway in Nigeria were over.“It is high time Nigerians were united against corruption for sustainable development, peace and security,” Magu said.
"Our country has witnessed a torrent of the adverse effects of corruption and we need to kill the monster of corruption before it kills our country.“I will never give up in making sure that corruption is completely eradicated in Nigeria. The days of impunity are gone".
The walk took off from the EFCC Head Office, Wuse 2, Abuja en route to Unity Fountain, to Area 11 junction, with the theme, “United Against Corruption for Development Peace and Security.”
Cate Blanchett got all ruffled up for the BFI London Film Festival!
The 48-year-old actress stepped out at the LFF Connects event during the annual film fest on Friday night (October 6) in London England.
Cate looked chic in black trousers paired with a white top with ruffle detailing.
She was also joined by director Julian Rosefeldt.
Cate is currently in the middle of working on her film Where’d You Go, Bernadette and her new flick Thor: Ragnarok will be hitting theaters in November.
FYI: Cate is wearing Givenchy.
AS Roma have warned Liverpool they are not "a supermarket" and there will be no bargain buy for winger Mohamed Salah.
The Reds have been in talks with the Serie A side for several weeks over the Egypt international after having an opening bid of £28 million (S$49m) rejected.
"For Salah, there is an offer from an English club but the price will be set by Roma, not the buyers," sporting director Monchi said.
COOPER CITY, Fla. (AP) — A spider is being blamed for a car crash in the Florida suburbs.
Broward Sheriff’s Office spokesman Mike Jachles tweeted that the crash happened Tuesday after the driver saw a spider loose in the car.
The white car hit a light pole, knocking it into the street in Cooper City, which is northwest of Miami.
Few details about the crash were available, but pictures taken by the sheriff’s office show damage to the car’s front end.
In a tweet, Jachles said while he doesn’t know what kind of spider caused the one-vehicle crash, it definitely was “not #itsybitsy.”
The owners of these homes, Spence said, will have the ability of living off the electrical grid if they so choose. He’s getting solar panels for the units from Germany and making allowances for the installation of home-powering batteries once that technology improves. Garages will be equipped with charging units for electric cars and each unit will come with an electric bicycle, too.
April 28 Ace Aviation Holdings Inc:
* Ace Aviation reports 2016 annual results
* Ace's only remaining assets as at April 28, 2017 consist of cash in an aggregate amount of approximately $6.7 million
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Brown is currently on a triumphal international tour after his latest book, Iron Gold topped the New York Times lists.
In fact, with adulation everywhere he goes and screaming admirers it almost resembles the kind of progress and reception his hero Darrow would have made.
Luckily, however, his Howlers (as the fans call themselves) may be a feisty and devoted bunch, but the there has been no major bloodshed along the way.
I caught up with him at the London main book signing at Foyles on Charing Cross Road. During a cheeky and irreeverent private chat before the main event, we covered Iron Gold plot spoilers, TV and film plans, whether the Book 5 release date might shift and much more.
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JERUSALEM (AP) - In an embarrassment to the Israeli government, only five of 11 NFL players have arrived on a sponsored trip aimed at improving the country's image.
The ministry for strategic affairs and public diplomacy issued an press release after the Super Bowl boasting that the visit would bring "influencers" who would serve as "goodwill ambassadors" when they returned home.
The announcement led Seattle Seahawks defense lineman Michael Bennett to pull out. He accused the government of trying to use him for PR purposes and cited sympathy for the Palestinians. Several others players followed suit.
Rambam hospital spokesman David Ratner says Wednesday that only five players arrived for a planned visit to the hospital. The ministry declined to comment.
ROANOKE, Va. - There is potential for significant snow may impact travel later this week, according to the National Weather Service.
A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for multiple counties in our area, these include Bland, Giles, Wythe, Pulaski, Montgomery, Grayson, Carroll, Floyd, Craig, Alleghany, Bath, Roanoke, Botetourt and Rockbridge counties.
A complex winter storm system will develop over the Ohio Valley and mid-Atlantic coast through mid-week., which the National Weather Service said will bring widespread precipitation to the region that will change over to snow Tuesday night and continue into Wednesday, before tapering off Wednesday afternoon into Wednesday night.
Precipitation will change from rain over to wet snow Tuesday night into Wednesday.
The greatest accumulations of wet snow are expected along and west of the Blue Ridge at the higher elevations, with lesser amounts in the valleys and to the east of the Ridge.
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TORONTO — Five things to know about the Ontario government's throne speech:
— Hospitals: The government says it will make "significant investments" in hospital operations to cut down on wait times
— Home care: The government suggests new money will be made available to increase supports for people wanting to receive care in their homes
— Mental health and addictions: The government hints at new funding to increase supports in these areas and ensure people receive the help they need
Today Sunny, with a high near 64. West northwest wind 5 to 14 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 28. Southwest wind around 9 mph becoming west northwest after midnight.
Thursday Sunny, with a high near 67. West northwest wind around 7 mph.
Thursday Night Clear, with a low around 29. South southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Friday Sunny, with a high near 65. West wind 5 to 9 mph becoming north in the afternoon.
Friday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 31.
Saturday Sunny, with a high near 60.
Saturday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Sunday Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Sunday Night A slight chance of rain before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Washington’s Birthday Partly sunny, with a high near 60.
Monday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
After a torrent of web attacks during the GOP primary, fmr. Cruz Aide Ron Nehring tells Ari Melber authorities should investigate Russian backing for Trump during the entire election cycle
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Police investigating the theft of a bottle of wine and a child’s bike have issued a CCTV image of a man they would like trace.
North Yorkshire Police said that a man had entered the B&M store on Seamer Road, Scarborough, at around 4.20pm on Friday.
He then left the store with a bottle of wine without making any attempt to pay for the item.
As he left the store, he spotted an unlocked child’s mountain bike outside.
He put the bike the boot of a black Vauxhall Astra before driving away.
A spokesman said: "Police have issued a CCTV still of a man they would like to speak to in connection with the thefts, as he may have important information that could assist the investigation."
If you recognise him or have any information email Stephanie.Palmer@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk or dial 101, select option 2 and ask for Stephanie Palmer.
Information can also be passed on anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Please quote reference number 12170209294.
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TSMC to deal out cash dividend of NT$7 for 2016
Jessie Shen, DIGITIMES, Taipei [Tuesday 14 February 2017]
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company's (TSMC) board of directors has adopted a proposal recommending the distribution of a NT$7 (US$0.23) cash dividend per share for 2016. The proposal will be discussed and decided at TSMC's annual general meeting on June 8, 2017.
TSMC posted net profits of NT$334.25 billion on consolidated revenues of NT$947.94 billion in 2016, with diluted earnings per share of NT$12.89. Profits and revenues for the year were both record-high levels.
The board also approved a capital appropriation in the amount of about US$1.93 billion for purposes including advanced technology capacity upgrades and expansions, the conversion of logic capacity to specialty technology, specialty technology capacity upgrades and expansions, and second-quarter 2017 R&D capital investments and sustained capital expenditures.
By Ashley Hiruko [email protected] FERNDALE — The Northwest Clean Air Agency announced May 21 it had ended an investigation to identify the source of a strong odor that caused a school evacuation last June. Fndings could not pinpoint a direct link between the smell and a source. Around noon on June 1, 2017, people at…
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According to Tuttsport, Chelsea and Paris Saint Germain are trying to sign Juventus striker Gonzalo Higuain.Juventus will see the Argentine international for a reported fee of 60 million euros. The Turin club will then use this funds to bring in new players in the summer transfer window so that they can add more fire power to the squad.Mario Mandzukic is also expected to leave and if Higuain leaves, Juventus need one or two forwards.
Besides Poshter Boyz, Bobby Deol is collaborating with his actor-brother and actor-father for Yamla Pagla Deewana. And now we hear that the actor is gearing up for another film – a thriller titled Good Friday.
Filmmaker Mukul Abhayankar has been reportedly approached to direct the film. From what we hear, the film has been in the planning stage for quite some time and it is now that it is finally set to roll. As for the leading cast, apart from Bobby Deol who will play the male lead, it is being said that the film will have two leading ladies and an antagonist but the details of all these actors who will essay the roles are yet to be finalized.
While Bobby Deol has already kick started the promotions of Poshter Boyz with director of the film Shreyas Talpade and his brother Sunny Deol, it has been learnt that Good Friday will go on floor in September. Apparently, the shoot schedule for the film will continue for the next two months.
April 5 Widepoint Corp
* Nokomis Capital, L.L.C reports 15.4 percent stake in Widepoint Corp as of April 3, 2017
* Nokomis Capital L.L.C. - Purchased common stock of Widepoint Corp based on belief that the common stock, when purchased, was undervalued
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The 23-year-old left-back arrived from Monaco with a thigh injury but took a step towards his debut when he started working with his team-mates
Benjamin Mendy trained with Manchester City for the first time after his £52 million signing.
The left-back became the most expensive defender in history when he joined from Monaco this summer, but is yet to feature for Pep Guardiola's side due to a thigh injury.
He was City's only big new signing to miss out on a Premier League debut appearance in Saturday's 2-0 win over Brighton and Hove Albion.
Premier League to move transfer deadline day
The 23-year-old took a step towards making his first appearance when he started working with his team-mates on Monday during their training camp in Catalonia.
City are set to take on newly-promoted La Liga side Girona in a friendly on Tuesday.
Mendy signed a six-year contract with City when he joined from Monaco, having made 39 appearances in all competitions for the Ligue 1 champions.
A woman was arrested at the Cape Town International Airport with cocaine with an estimated street value of R350 000, police said. Picture Henk Kruger/ANA/African News Agency
Johannesburg - A 38-year-old woman was arrested at Cape Town International Airport on Tuesday with cocaine with an estimated street value of R350 000, Western Cape police said.
The suspect entered the Western Cape on a flight from OR Tambo International Airport [in Johannesburg], and was destined for Doha [Qatar] on a connecting flight when she was arrested," spokesperson Lieutenant-Colonel Andrè Traut said.
"The Johannesburg woman is due to make a court appearance in Bellville on Thursday."
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The city of Rapid City is in the process of settling two lawsuits, including one that would put a formal end to the more than 10 year experiment with the Presidents Plaza project. The big dreams of towering residential, retail and parking project downtown ended last year when the city terminated its agreement with the developer.
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The Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether inter partes review, the procedure that allows a Patent and Trademark Office tribunal to invalidate patents, is unconstitutional. The Court will hear argument in the fall and render a decision in early 2018.
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Renters in metro Phoenix could get a bit of break this year thanks to the apartment building boom going on. Renters, look for deals later this year at Phoenix-area apartments PHOENIX -- Renters in metro Phoenix could get a bit of break this year thanks to the apartment building boom going on.
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River University Continues Job Guarantee Program for Second Year :
NASHUA, N.H. — New Hampshire’s Rivier University is continuing with its promise to graduates that they will find employment nine months after graduation.
The university’s Employment Promise Program, now i its second year, promises full-time undergraduate students that they will land a job within nine months of graduation. If not, the school will either pay their federally subsidized student loans for a year or enroll them in up to six master’s degree courses tuition-free.
Students enroll as freshmen and follow a four-year plan. The Nashua Telegraph reports the program has an 80 percent participation rate.
Starting this year, the university began allowing neighboring companies them to promote themselves on-campus and become a “company of choice” as the students move toward graduation and eventual employment.
BRETHREN — Brethren girls basketball had to hold off two furious comeback attempts by Bear Lake on Tuesday to climb into a share of first place in […]
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A crash between two vehicles near the University of Portland campus Friday night also caught three pedestrians, one of whom was sent to the hospital with non life-threatening injuries, police say.
The Portland police are still investigating the incident, which happened just after 10 p.m.
The university's student newspaper, The Beacon, reports that the crash happened near the intersection of Willamette and Portsmouth boulevards. Photos published by the newspaper show a silver Chevrolet Camaro with dents on its front driver's side at the scene.
A UP student told the paper he saw the Camaro jump the curb and hit the three students.
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FIVE masked thugs are on the run after they viciously attacked a petrol station worker during a robbery in Melbourne’s northeast.
The men are believed to have produced an axe before they punched the employee in the face at the Rattray Rd service station, near Montmorency Primary School, about 6.30pm on Wednesday.
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The victim, who suffered minor injuries, told friends he was “shaken but okay”.
He claimed the attackers were of African descent.
Victoria Police spokeswoman Belinda Batty said police were investigating the incident.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
AMES, Iowa -- Iowa State guard Lindell Wigginton says he is withdrawing from consideration for the NBA draft and returning to school for his sophomore season.
Wigginton, who averaged 16.7 points and 2.8 assists a game as a freshman, announced his plans on Wednesday.
Wigginton and fellow newcomer Cameron Lard gave the Cyclones a pair of young cornerstone players in what was a rebuilding season a year ago. Wigginton broke Iowa State's record for points by a freshman, topping 20 on 13 different occasions.
Though Wigginton had a strong initial season in Ames, he wasn't expected to get drafted -- especially after playing mostly at shooting guard despite standing just 6-foot-2.
I’m not sure who the ignorant owners are that leave dog crap in our parks. I have walked the Ford Test Track for many years and have seen hundreds of piles of poop that someone has eventually cleaned up.
I often wondered if it was a teacher from Gordon McGregor or St. Bernard schools that cleaned up so the children could use the park as they often do in nice weather.
Obviously, there is no poop fairy. Hopefully the city can catch and ban these ignorant people from our parks so that children might play without stepping in it.
GARY HEWTON, Windsor
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Melania Trump: She tries to avoid holding Donald's hand in a funny video
Melania Trump, 47, snubbed her husband Donald Trump, 71, as he tried to take her hand during the arrival ceremony for Emmanuel Macron, 40, and his wife Brigitte Macron, 65.
The arrival ceremony was an important political event for Donald, as his first official state visit from France to the White House.
Melania wore a white suit with a belted waist for the appearance, with a matching white wide brimmed hat.
However, Melania for some reason seemed intent on keeping her hand to herself in video footage which portrays the awkward moment.
It shows Donald and the First Lady standing side by side in preparation to greet Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron.
Minister of Administrative Development, Labour and Social Affairs H E Dr Issa bin Saad Al Jafali Al Nuaimi, Sheikh Faisal bin Qasim Al Thani, Founder and Chairman of Al Faisal Without Borders Foundation, Staff Major General Saad bin Jassim Al Khulaifi, Director General of Public Security and GCC Assistant Secretary General for Security Brigadier General Affairs Hazza' Mubarak Al-Hajri, attended the inauguration of the second International Scientific Conference on Social Responsibility. Under the auspices of Prime Minister and Interior Minister H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalfa Al Thani, the second International Scientific Conference on Social Responsibility was inaugurated yesterday at Qatar National Convention Centre.
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The man accused of murdering three-year-old Courtney Pieters from Elsies River will make his next appearance in the high court in Cape Town.
Mortimer Saunders‚ Courtney’s father’s best friend‚ allegedly raped and murdered her in May.
He appeared in the Goodwood Magistrate’s Court on Friday morning‚ when the case was transferred to the high court.
The pre-trial hearing will take place next month and the trial will begin in February.
Courtney’s story shocked the nation and prompted a visit by President Jacob Zuma‚ who said it was one of the saddest things he had ever heard.
“That man who stays here can rape the child‚ kill the children in the bedroom … and break every bone to make the child fit in a plastic bag … It shows something has gone wrong with society‚” Zuma said.
Courtney is one of more than 60 children killed in Cape Town this year.
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Kano State Hisbah Board says it arrested no fewer than 94 beggars in Kano metropolis last month for allegedly violating the law banning street begging in the state.
Dahiru Nuhu , the officer in charge of Anti-Begging Unit of the Board, disclosed this while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Kano.
Mr. Nuhu said that the suspects were arrested during different raids in the metropolis, adding that 24 of them were children, while 70 were adults.
He said the arrests were carried out in areas around motor parks and restaurants but were however released and warned after confirming that they were first time offenders.
Mr. Nuhu urged people to shun begging but instead, use their hands to better their livelihood.
NAN reports that violation of the law banning street begging in the state attracts a minimum of three months jail term if convicted.
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Butch Harmon may be a world-renowned instructor, but he’s more than one thing. He can sink his teeth into course design, too.
Claude Harmon III, Butch’s son, posted this footage to Twitter on Monday:
Walk around for "The Harmon" Par 3 course at the Flo! pic.twitter.com/xwj05lt3LJ — Claude Harmon III (@CH3golf) August 14, 2017
As Claude clearly shows, this is Butch breaking ground on nine-hole, par-3 course deemed “The Harmon Coruse” at The Floridian.
As the sheet notes, the course is being co-designed by Butch and Kelly Gibson.
The Floridian, located in Palm City, Fla., is home to a 4,500-square-foot learning center built to Butch’s specifications.
We’ll have to wait for the finished product, but the routing looks pretty inviting and everything appears underway!
RAWALPINDI: Afghan Ambassador Dr Hazrat Omar Zakhilwal called on Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa in Rawalpindi on Wednesday.
During the meeting matters of mutual interest including security situation in the region and Afghanistan were discussed.
The Ambassador thanked the Army Chief for his efforts in improving bilateral relations.
A state inspection has found 11 alleged violations of regulations at a Kansas water park where a 10-year-old boy died in 2016.
BANGOR, Maine — The Bangor Water District Board of Trustees will hold its regular monthly meeting at 3:45 p.m. Tuesday, April 18, in the Hughes Building, 614 State St.
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Harlingen police arrested a man and a woman for allegedly abandoning a toddler in a car while they were inside a bar.
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Damascus, 19 March 2018 (MIA) - Syria has condemned Turkey’s capture of the northern Syrian town of Afrin from Kurdish forces, AP reports.
The Syrian Foreign Ministry, in messages sent to the U.N. Security Council and secretary general on Monday, called on Turkey to withdraw its forces immediately from Syrian territories.
Turkish troops and allied Syrian opposition forces seized Afrin from a Kurdish militia on Sunday after a nearly two-month military campaign.
The Syrian Foreign Ministry said the move was “illegal” and called it an invasion.
Turkey views the Kurdish forces as terrorists because of their links to Kurdish insurgents inside Turkey. Ankara denies it is invading or occupying Syrian land, saying it is only removing militants from areas along the border. ik/19:38
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Two men suspected of a carjacking in Connecticut were killed when the stolen car crashed into a synagogue following a police chase.
New Haven police say the two suspects claimed to have a handgun and took the victim’s 2005 Toyota Highlander around 12:15 a.m. Monday. The victim was not injured.
A little more than an hour later an officer spotted the stolen car, called for backup, and began pursuing the suspects.
The stolen car crashed into the Congregation Beth El Keser Synagogue.
The suspects’ names have not been released. New Haven police say the investigation has been turned over to the Connecticut State Police and the state’s attorney’s office.
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Tonight's National Lottery jackpot is an estimated jackpot of £9.7million - but have you got a winning ticket?
If you bought one, you can check your numbers below. Good luck!
Tonight’s National Lottery Lotto winning numbers are: 29, 26, 49, 8, 58, 27 and the bonus ball is 38.
This draw’s £1 million Lotto Millionaire Raffle winning code is: LIME 59588590
Tonight’s National Lottery Thunderball winning numbers are: 03, 13, 15, 17, 26 with the Thunderball being number 2.
The biggest ever jackpot scooped by a single ticket holder has stood for 20 years since a £42m jackpot was claimed in 1996.
The largest ever jackpot prize was the £66m on offer in January this year. The prize was eventually split between two winning tickets.
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The world’s last male northern white rhino, Sudan, has died after ‘age-related complications’
No. 1: Tempting to turn to Lance, but leave it alone -- In the wake of a nail-biting loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1, Indiana Pacers coach Nate McMillan was asked if he'd adjust his starting lineup with Lance Stephenson. He said no, of course.
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March 29 Europejskie Centrum Odszkodowan SA :
* Said on Tuesday that its management board resolved to issue up to 50,000 series A bonds at issue price 1.000 zlotys ($0.25) per bond
* The redemption date is set at April 14, 2020
* Bondholders will be paid interest at a floating rate percentage
* Interest are to be charged on the nominal value of the bonds at the base rate WIBOR6M plus a margin of 4 pct per annum
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BERLIN (AP) - Budget airline Ryanair says it is taking an initial 24.9 percent stake in an Austrian-based airline being set up by former Formula 1 driver Niki Lauda.
It plans to raise its holding to 75 percent.
LaudaMotion is the successor to Niki, long a subsidiary of bankrupt Air Berlin, which Lauda bought back after it fell victim to its parent's financial woes. It plans to operate scheduled and charter flights from Germany, Austria and Switzerland to largely Mediterranean destinations.
Ryanair said Tuesday that it plans to increase its stake to 75 percent "as soon as possible," subject to European Union approval.
It said that the total stake will cost it less than 50 million euros ($61.5 million), but it will invest another 50 million euros in startup and initial operating costs.
Just a week after the Hendersonville Police started providing their officers with the opioid overdose drug Narcan, officials are crediting it with saving two lives.
Officers responded to two calls, just days apart, where they found an unresponsive victim in distress after injecting drugs believed to be heroin.
In the first incident, the victim had an immediate reversal and regained consciousness.
The second victim had to be transported to the hospital but also regained consciousness after being treated by officers on the scene.
The Narcan spray was provided to Hendersonville Police through a Tennessee Dept. of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services program.
Police officials say they are "committed to doing everything possible to combat the growing opioid epidemic and save the lives of those addicted in the Hendersonville community with this valuable resources now on-hand.
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[India], December 11. (ANI): India's Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa is going to Sri Lanka on an official tour from December 11 to 14.
During his visit, the Chief of Air Staff is scheduled to hold meetings with the officials of Sri Lanka Air Force and deliberate on the matters of mutual interest to both the nations related to regional security.
He will also review the Commissioning, Award of Wings and Passing Out Parade of the Lankan Air Force, which is scheduled for December 14. The occasion will be the first in Sri Lankan history to witness a foreign Air Force Chief reviewing the parade ceremony.
According to a statement by the Indian defence ministry, the visit would provide impetus towards increasing defence cooperation between the two Air Forces and pave the way for greater interaction in the future. (ANI)
Syracuse (12-6, 4-1 Atlantic Coast) walloped Clemson (5-12, 0-5), 3-0, on Friday night in the Women’s Building. As a team, SU hit .231, its second-best percentage since sweeping Binghamton on Sept. 16. The Orange has already nearly doubled its win total from last season (seven). Below, see our best shots from the game.
President Trump will welcome Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the White House today. It’s the prime minister’s first visit after years of frosty relations with the Obama administration.
Mr. Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner has emerged as a quiet force in the Trump White House, serving as a main conduit for foreign contacts in Mexico, China and Canada, among others. But when it comes to Israel, the stakes are especially high, reports CBS News correspondent Jan Crawford. For Kushner, it’s personal.
Watch the full report today around 8:07 a.m. EST on “CBS This Morning.”
The town of Lake Lure has declared a state of emergency at this time due to rising water levels in Rocky Broad River and Lake Lure.
Flood gates at the dam will stay open until the Rocky Broad river subsides, according to Lake Lure police.
A flood warning also remains in effect in Rutherford Co., per the report.
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San Antonio District 6 City Councilman Greg Brockhouse is hosting his first neighborhood representatives meeting Monday.
The meeting had been rescheduled from last Monday due to weather.
The District 6 Neighborhood Representatives Meeting will be from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Pre-K 4SA West Education Center at 1235 Enrique Barrera Parkway. Anyone wishing to attend is asked to contact Brockhouse’s office.
“We have neighborhoods across the district don’t even know each other anymore,” Brockhouse said. “They haven’t connected and talked about shared sacrifice and doing the things together that are going to build District 6. So my number one goal is to just get everybody together.”
Attendees will mostly consist of neighborhood leaders, board members and commissioners. Brockhouse will lay out the new neighborhood plan (#D62U), neighborhood sweeps plan and listen to leaders about their concerns for the community.
Federal and state workers have reduced the amount of pressure in an oil well that is misting natural gas on Alaska's frozen North Slope, officials said Sunday. Workers from the Alaska Department of Conservation and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Saturday night were able to connect hoses to valves that allow pressure in the well to be reduced, according to a statement from the state conservation department A statement Sunday from the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation says .
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Editor Jeremy Verdusco recently wrote about drilling’s environmental reputation. What can the drilling industry do to improve public perceptions of it being a “dirty” technology?
Ignore the critics. People fear what they don’t understand.
Own it. Drilling is messy, but if you can’t grow it you have to drill for it.
Make the case. Educate the public on the benefits of drilling.
May 2 Emerson Electric Co
* Says qtrly sales of $3.6 billion were flat versus the prior year on both a net and underlying basis
* Sees fy earnings per share $2.55 to $2.65 from continuing operations
* Q2 earnings per share $0.58 from continuing operations
* Emerson electric co- automation solutions net sales are expected to be down 3 to 4 percent for 2017
* Emerson electric co- commercial & residential solutions net and underlying sales are expected to be up 5 to 6 percent for 2017
* Emerson electric- "considering our solid performance in the first half of the fiscal year and current order trends," raising fy sales, eps guidance
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Police were called to a rail crossing near Glover Road and Fraser Highway around 8:30 p.m. Tuesday. RCMP say a man who appears to have been wearing headphones was killed after he was struck by a train in Langley Tuesday night.
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A town centre bar has closed for refurbishment, its owners have confirmed.
Revolution, pictured, on Mill Street shut its doors earlier this month.
Revolution Bars Group Plc said it has offered bar staff jobs at its other branches during the revamp.
It is claimed the bar will reopen but no exact date has been set.
When contacted by the Express a spokesman for Revolution Bars Group Plc said: “We have temporarily closed our Macclesfield site for refurbishment.
“All staff have been offered relocation to other branches of Revolution during the refresh.
“We look forward to re-opening our doors and welcoming our guests back, following completion later this year.”
Baku. 2 June. REPORT.AZ/ Weather forecast for tomorrow in Azerbaijan was announced.
Report was informed in the National Hydrometeorology Department of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources. According to report, on June 3 some places in Baku and Absheron peninsula will be rainy. The lightning is predicted. In the second half of the day the weather will be changeable cloudy, mostly rainless. South-east wind will blow.
Air temperature will be 15-18 C at night, 22-27 C in daytime, in Baku 16-18 C at night, 24-26 C in daytime.
Atmospheric pressure will be within the norm of 760 mm Hg. Relative humidity will stay at 60-70%.
In some of the country regions lightning and intermittent rain is expected. The daytime will be rainless. It will be foggy in some places in the morning. East wind will blow.
Temperature will be 15-20 C at night, 27-32 C in daytime, in mountainous areas 8-13 C at night, 15-20 C in daytime.
Ronnie, Bernard and Capt. Dave struggle with a "Jackpot Challenge" flight training course, but find themselves excelling at a real-world emergency.
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FREDERICTON — Bell Canada is locating a national call centre in Fredericton that’s expected to create up to 150 jobs over the next five years.
Premier Brian Gallant says it’s great news that will help strengthen New Brunswick’s information technology sector and the economy.
Bell Canada will be eligible for up to $3.6 million from the province in the form of payroll rebates once the jobs are created and maintained for at least a year.
Bell also announced it is investing $100,000 in the Canadian Institute for Cybersecurity at the University of New Brunswick.
Bell currently employs more than 1,500 across New Brunswick.
There is a fix that can prevent a great amount of email-born attacks on consumers and businesses. Unfortunately, the vast majority of public and private organizations globally, including leading cyber security companies, have not deployed DMARC to prevent spammers and phishers from using an organization's name to conduct cyber attacks, according to new research from the Global Cyber Alliance .
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The wife of Reshat Ametov wipes her tears during his funeral in Simferopol on March 18, 2014. Crimean Tatar Reshat Ametov, who had been protesting against Russian troops in the Black Sea peninsula, was found dead, days after he was seen being hauled away by men in military-style jackets. kyivpost 11:23:00 AM CEST
CLEARCREEK TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WDTN) – Fire and medic crews are at the scene of a fire at General Dynamics Monday.
The call came in just before 3:30 p.m. at 200 S. Pioneer Blvd. on a report of smoke showing.
The Clearcreek Fire Chief tells 2 NEWS that they believe the fire may have started in the heater or filter in the building. When the fire started, there were reportedly 15 people inside.
2 NEWS currently has a crew at the scene. We will update this story with more information as we get it.
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chase through terre haute in a stolen car -- was in court for the first time this morning. this is "31"-year-old "tremaine wilson". accoring to court documents -- the pursuit happened friday afternoon. that's after indiana state police attempted to stop the vehicle in southern vigo county. police say "wilson" continued to pass several vehicles on the emergency shoulder. the pursuit ended near 3rd and chestnut streets after "stop sticks" were deployed. "wilson" remains in the vigo county jail on a number of charges -- including auto theft -- refusal to identify self and resisting law enforcement. another hot and steamy day outside. plus.. our
Shah Rukh Khan in Zero teaser
Shah Rukh Khan, Anushka Sharma and Katrina Kaif seem to be having the time of their lives on the sets of their upcoming film ‘Zero’.
The star trio recently went around the city of Mumbai in a rickshaw ride, and shared a snap from their adventure on social media.
“Best memories begin with insane ideas...Girls taking me along for a ride called #Zero @aanandlrai #Katrina @AnushkaSharma,” tweeted Shah Rukh Khan.
“The best ride in town with these two!..” Anushka shared.
Anand L. Rai's Zero is set to release on December 21, 2018.
A teaser of the film released at the start of the year showed Shah Rukh as a vertically-challenged man who seems to be fond of Bollywood. The short video sparked immense interest in a matter of hours and started trending on social media.
John Cosgrove and Stephen Quinn of The Crafty Rogues podcast join Phil and Judd to add some culture to the show for a long segment. The guys also talk about their favorite ‘talking head’ sports shows and answer Questions of Significant Importance.
East Lancashire Newspapers has once again teamed up with Burnley's Reel Cinema to offer readers the chance to win a pair of film tickets.
We have one pair of tickets to give away this week for Fifty Shades Freed starring Jamie Dornan, Dakota Johnson and Rita Ora.
To be in with a chance of winning, just tell us one of the stars.
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Tayler Hebner remembers falling in love with science at an early age. The chemical engineering sophomore at UMD is now passing on her passion to younger kids in Duluth.
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Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has said that the unity of Nigeria is non-negotiable.
Wike made the comment over the weekend while visiting the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad.
“We cannot run away from this country. The unity of this country is very, very paramount. The unity of this country is non-negotiable,” he said according to The Cable.
“I am from the Niger Delta, from Rivers state to be specific so I cannot see us in a divided country. No way. We stand for the unity of this country.
“In Rivers you hardly find pipeline vandalisation. We are working at all times to protect national assets in our state. In my state, I am governor for all the people living in the state. I am not a governor of a particular political party, but a governor for all the people of Rivers state,” he added.
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Wike also said that he visited Sokoto to congratulate Governor Aminu Tambuwal following his daughter’s wedding on Saturday, December 31, 2016.
Dallas has agreed to pay more than $173 million to settle decades-old lawsuits from thousands of public safety workers over years of back-pay claims.
The Dallas Morning News reports that an executive committee representing nearly 8,700 current and former Dallas police officers and firefighters approved the settlement Tuesday.
The settlement still needs to be approved by a City Council vote this summer.
Council members say Dallas will be able to pay out without increasing property taxes, funding the settlement with existing bond capacity.
Mayor Mike Rawlings called the latest settlement “a prudent move for taxpayers” both financially and psychologically.
Last year, Dallas settled four lawsuits for more than $61 million arising from the language of a 1979 pay referendum.
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A driver is believed to have run off from the scene of a crash which blocked tramlines in Sheffield.
A silver Ford Focus was involved in a collision on Beeches Bank, in Norfolk Park, Sheffield, yesterday at around 8.30pm.
Police said the driver is believed to have made off towards Norfolk Park following the crash, in which no one was injured.
Police said Park Grange Road was closed at the time of the incident but later reopened.
Any witnesses are asked to call police on 101, quoting the incident number 1143 of June 13.
BETHLEHEM, West Bank (AP) — Palestinian protesters have disrupted a meeting between U.S. officials and a Palestinian trade group in the West Bank, shouting at the American participants and pelting their vehicles with tomatoes as they departed abruptly.
About a dozen protesters burst into the meeting with the Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday brandishing posters with anti-U.S. messages. Protesters said they opposed any contact with American officials and came to "forcibly stop this meeting," which was quickly cut short after the protest.
The State Department condemned the incident and called it "intimidation" by "unruly protesters." The statement said the meeting was "one part of long-term U.S. engagement to create economic opportunities for Palestinians."
The incident comes amid unrest following President Donald Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
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Every Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. until Oct. 18, the Milwaukee Art Museum will be giving narrated trolley tours as part of Sculpture Milwaukee.
The 60 min tours will start at the Museum’s main entrance and go down Wisconsin Avenue where the sculptures are displayed. Reservations are required ahead of time and can be made by emailing grouptours@mam.org or by calling 414-224-3842. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for kids 12 and under.
Sculpture Milwaukee features 22 sculptures by 21 different artists located throughout Wisconsin Avenue, starting at 6th Street and ending at O’Donnell Park. The project will be on display until Oct. 22 and will return in 2018.
For more information on tours visit https://mam.org/calendar/events/index.php?eID=8730.
To learn more about Sculpture Milwaukee visit https://www.sculpturemilwaukee.com/.
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A recent survey commissioned by the New York Times found that people who could find North Korea on a map were more likely to favor talks over military action. A glance at North Asia’s geography explains why.
More than six decades after the Korean War ended without a peace treaty, the peninsula remains bisected in a perpetual stalemate, with the U.S.-backed South Korean military lined up against more than a million North Korean troops. While tensions have occasionally flared — such as after Kim Jong Un’s weapons tests or threats of “merciless revenge” over American-led military exercises that began Monday — the two sides have so far staved off another devastating conflict.
The 250-kilometer (160-mile) border defined in a 1953 armistice lays bare one obvious peril of any confrontation: The demilitarized zone sits on the doorstep of the Seoul metropolitan area, where about half of South Korea’s 51 million people live.
HOMEWOOD, Ala. (WIAT) — One local couple will never forget New Year’s Day 2017. That’s because it’s their baby’s birthday.
Bennett Zinder is the first baby of the New Year for Brookwood Baptist Medical Center.
He is 6 pounds, 2 ounces, and is 19 inches long.
Bennett’s proud parents are Tyler and Kelley Zinder.
LONDON — The former head of the official “Leave” campaign in Britain’s 2016 vote on European Union membership is denying breaking spending rules ahead of a report from the country’s electoral watchdog.
The Electoral Commission has not yet published its report on Vote Leave.
But Matthew Elliott, who headed the group, says the commission has concluded that Vote Leave broke rules by donating more than 600,000 pounds ($800,000) to another group then using the money for its own activities.
Elliott denied wrongdoing Wednesday, saying Vote Leave acted “both within the letter of the law and also the spirit.”
The Electoral Commission has conducted several investigations into the referendum, which was won by those wanting Britain to leave the EU.
Another pro-Brexit organization, Leave.EU, was fined 70,000 pounds in May for overspending and filing inaccurate records.
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Several types of interior paints have been created to suit various surfaces and give off different effects. For most people, this amount of variety makes it easier to come to a decision.
Feb 14 Centurylink Inc
* Centurylink - Ohio, Utah approve the merger of Centurylink and Level 3 Communications; merger also received regulatory clearance from State of Nevada
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SACRAMENTO – A spat between the California Public Employees’ Retirement System executive office and state transit workers over pension funding requirements was properly decided in the workers’ favor since the CalPERS executives didn’t follow proper procedure before taking the dispute to court, a Third Appellate District panel ruled Tuesday.
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Toronto Raptors big man Serge Ibaka says it would be "tough" to play if Game 2 of the opening round of the playoffs was Monday.
Ibaka sat out practice Sunday and Monday after spraining his left ankle in Toronto's 97-83 loss to Milwaukee in Game 1 on Saturday night.
'It's getting better'
Ibaka believes he'll be ready to play Tuesday, when the Raptors host the Bucks in Game 2
"It's getting better, better than two days ago" Ibaka said. "Actually I woke up today a lot better, I'm walking perfect, so hopefully tomorrow I'm going to wake up and feel more better and be ready to go."
Ibaka rolled his ankle after coming down on the foot of Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo in the third quarter, but remained in the game, finishing with 19 points and 11 rebounds.
Ibaka is fortunate the Raptors had two days between games. Had they played Monday, he believes he'd likely have to sit.
Haywood HS seniors stage mock drunk driving crash
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. — Students at one local high school got a first-hand look Tuesday at a potentially deadly situation.
Haywood High School seniors simulated a drunk driving crash, assisted by Brownsville first responders.
The mock crash was put together before prom to bring awareness to drunk driving and show students what can happen if they drink and drive.
This is the 19th year the school has put together a mock crash.
NEW YORK (AP) — Merriam-Webster has revealed “feminism” as its word of the year for 2017.
Company lexicographer and editor at large, Peter Sokolowski, says the word hung in the air throughout the year. It saw a 70 percent increase in lookups over 2016 on Merriam-Webster.com and experienced a major spike around the Women’s March in January. Kellyanne Conway’s “I am not a feminist” remarks at the Conservative Political Action Committee gave the word another push. So did the takedown of Harvey Weinstein.
Merriam-Webster’s decision follows Dictionary.com’s word of the year designation of “complicit,” a word that made the Merriam-Webster short list.
Other runners-up: recuse, empathy, dotard, syzygy, gyro, federalism, hurricane and gaffe.
Wondering about gaffe? It was a go-to for the media after the wrong best picture winner was announced at the Academy Awards.
Now Supernatural is truly a family business, onscreen and off.
One Tree Hill actress Danneel Ackles joins her husband, star Jensen Ackles, on the CW drama next Thursday (at 8/7c), and her character is already making friends and foes in these new photos.
Ackles will recur as Sister Jo, a faith healer who attracts the attention of the devil… so much so that he strikes an unlikely deal with her. Welp, that can’t be good. And we’re also not liking the way Lucifer seems to have a forcible grip on Jo. Luckily, Dean and Sam come to her aid — but will it be too late? The episode’s title is “Devil’s Bargain.”
Elsewhere in the first look, Cas is finally reunited with the Winchesters. (That’s going to be one heck of a catch-up session!) Not pictured: “Asmodeus inches closer to finding Jack,” per the official description.
Scroll through the gallery above (or click here) for a sneak peek, then hit the comments with your thoughts.
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World No 2 Caroline Wozniacki is out of Wimbledon after a shock second round defeat to Russian Ekaterina Makarova.
The talented Dane looked to wrangle back control with a dominant 6-1 second set win but saw the momentum return to the other side of the net as she became SW19's latest casualty in the ladies' singles.
On the Russian's serve at 5-4 in the third, Wozniacki saved four match points before stealing a break to level the game. But Makarova - who suffered a first round exit at the Australian Open and second round at the French - remained determined and rounded off a thrilling spectacle on No 1 court to progress to the third round.
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World No 35 Ekaterina Makarova pulled off a shock by beating World No 2 Caroline Wozniacki
With the rise of modern art, however, the emphasis on studying human anatomy diminished. Before long, life drawing seemed like a throwback to an irrelevant past. By the Eighties, the discipline was so unfashionable that, in some art schools, it was banned.
As this exhibition suggests, though, many contemporary artists, including several well-known Royal Academicians whose work is on display, relish working from life, and often do so vigorously.
In a sense, then, this small show in the Sackler Wing amounts to an amuse-bouche before the main course of All Too Human, a major exhibition devoted to 20th-century British figurative painting that is due to open at Tate Britain next February.
The trouble is, at the RA, what was meant to be an eloquent, sprightly defence of working from life proves to be excessively mumbling and indistinct.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio - On July 4, 1839, the first cornerstone was laid for the Ohio Statehouse.
In the 179 years since, the Ohio People’s House has been remodeled and expanded. Today, three buildings sit on the 10-acre Ohio Capitol Square.
From floor to ceiling, the buildings showcase beauty and the symbols of the state's heritage.
The following images capture some of that history.
"Give Me the Key" is a powerful and disturbing statement on family relationships and responsibility, where art and the every day inevitably collide.
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--is a performance of psychotic demands and emotions caused by Alzheimer's disease. Originally intended as a live performance, the audio and video installation is part of the accompaniedthirty-day film project which presents the everyday rehearsals and confessions of the artist process.Thedocumentary and video installation,andis a powerful and disturbing compilation from 300+ videos, filmed daily over 30 days, depicting the raw and honest portrait of living with dementia and the blurring of artist process.Born in Los Angeles and raised in England by Chinese and British parents, Ginger Liu's work investigates the intersections of memory, identity, culture, and performance.By Ginger LiuThe Holden GalleryGrosvenor Building, Cavendish St,Manchester M15 6BR0160 267 1705www.holdengallery.mmu.ac.uk
BORSTAR Rescues Lost Man
A man lost in the Imperial Valley desert was located Monday afternoon by U.S. Border Patrol Search Trauma and Rescue ( BORSTAR ) agents.
A man called the California Highway Patrol at about 2:30 p.m. Monday and said that he was lost in the desert. CHP dispatchers notified the El Centro Sector Border Patrol and agents were able to use GPS coordinates to narrow a search area. The lost man also lit a fire to make his location more visible. Agents went to the Carrizo Wash area where they were able to find the man at about 3:50 p.m. The man appeared in good health and was taken to the Border Patrol Station for further care and investigation.
Berlin: A German court has found a Syrian refugee guilty of attempting to defraud Islamic State, a court spokeswoman said on Monday, granting legal protection to a group viewed as terrorists by the European Union.
A judge in the district court in the southwestern city of Saarbruecken sentenced the 39-year old hairdresser from Damascus to two years in prison for trying to get Islamic State operatives to transfer him up to 180,000 euros ($212,400.00).
The judge ruled that the man used the false pretence that he would carry out attacks in Germany for Islamic State using explosives. The money was never transferred to the man.
The court rejected the prosecution`s argument that the man was guilty of the more serious crime of planning to carry out attacks on behalf of the militant organisation.
Both parties have appealed the ruling to the Federal Supreme Court, the court spokeswoman said. The Syrian refugee was named only as Hasan A. due to German privacy laws.
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A collision sent one person to hospital and closed Hwy. 97 north of Cache Creek on Sunday night. (Savannah GB-Pierro/Twitter)
One person has been airlifted to hospital after being hit by a semi truck on Hwy. 97 on Bonaparte Indian Band land early Sunday evening.
According to Sgt. Kathleen Thain, “a semi tractor truck clipped a pedestrian” and sent the person to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
The cause of the collision is still under investigation, Thane said, but noted that the semi stayed on the road and did not swerve out of its lane.
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CLAREMORE, Okla. (AP) - A northeast Oklahoma couple has been arrested following a Snapchat image of a baby in a laundry bag that was hanging from a door handle.
The Claremore Daily Progress reports that 23-year-old Paul Chuckluck and 21-year-old Johnnie Gaghins were booked into Rogers County Jail on Monday. They face possible charges of child abuse or neglect.
Hominy police alerted the Claremore Police Department about the photo's appearance on Snapchat, a social media app. Claremore police obtained a copy of the picture and found that Chuckluck and Gaghins were the baby's parents.
Police allege that Chuckluck placed the nine-month-old inside a mesh laundry bag, tied a knot and hung the bag on a door handle. Records say Gaghin said she thought it was funny and took a photo of the child.
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It's been 15 years since Aaron Sorkin walked away from his hit political drama "The West Wing."
As a screenwriter for the 1993 film “Malice," Sorkin revealed he was uncomfortable penning a steamy scene at the request of the director.
The unexpected take on the Green Day classic was inspired by a letter Fallon pulled out of the audience suggestion box. Fallon joined the six-man group, clad in matching argyle sweater vests, to sing the deadpan version of Green Day's tune.
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - The Kentucky Race Track Chaplaincy has instated a new bilingual chaplain team to serve Spanish-speaking workers.
WAVE-TV reports (http://bit.ly/2oHYtAz) that about 85 percent to 95 percent of those working behind the scenes at Churchill Downs speak Spanish. In addition to leading prayer and preaching in the chapel on the grounds, chaplains will operate a clothing closet and food pantry for workers.
Chaplain Joseph del Rosario says his aim is to help the workers who keep operations running smoothly in any way possible. He also says that representation of women among the workers is growing.
The chaplaincy was founded in 1989 to specifically serve the workers in the barn and training areas.
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The state of North Dakota released its latest tally of man hours and dollars spent from the Dakota Access Pipeline Protests. The state has spent almost $33 million in taxpayer dollars managing the protests at the site.
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Two Toronto Star investigative reporting projects were among those honoured at one of Canada’s most prestigious public service journalism awards Wednesday night.
The Star’s Panama Papers, and Secrecy and the SIU series were each given citations of merit as nominees for this year’s Michener award.
The top prize was awarded to London Free Press for its two-year investigation into the life and death of Jamie High, which exposed shortfalls in policing, bail, community and hospital mental health care.
Robert Cribb, Marco Chown Oved and Tanya Talaga represented the Star in its collaboration with 100 media outlets around the world who worked together to investigate what has now been dubbed the Panama Papers.
Spearheaded by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ), the Pulitzer Prize-winning investigation looked into the contents of 11.5 million files leaked from inside Mossack Fonseca, a Panama-headquartered law firm that specialized in building offshore companies.
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SHELBY COUNTY – A man from Helena has died after going into Lake Lay in Shelby County, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.
The incident occurred on Saturday when Maxie Pernell Blalock, III, 41, went into the lake near Waxahatchee Creek but did not come back up. His body was recovered by authorities today. According to ALEA, he was found near the area he first went into.
Calera Dive Team, NE Shelby Rescue, Tallapoosa Rescue, Childersburg Rescue and Shelby County Sheriff’s Office assisted ALEA with recovering Blalock’s body.
No further information is available as ALEA Troopers continue to investigate with the Marine Patrol Division.
Faces of Spring softball 2018. In March, some of the sport's brightest stars from area high schools stopped by our studios for preseason portraits.
India Advances S-400 Negotiations with Russia India has concluded negotiations with Russia to purchase five S-400 surface-to-air missile systems despite serious U.S. concerns. The deal is worth an estimated $6 billion. “Our negotiations, including the financial details on the deal, have been concluded and we hope to formally announce the deal in October during an annual summit between India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin in New Delhi,” ...
Members of the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight drive a mine-resistant ambush-protected vehicle to the safe area at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia Nov. 9, 2016. The safe area is located approximately 1.4 kilometers from the burn pile. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew Park)
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Former Kalamazoo Gazette editor James R. Mosby Jr. died this morning, Feb. 12. He was 79.
Mosby, a native of Detroit, had a 37-year career in journalism at four newspapers throughout Michigan.
I know, strange. And believe me, I've paid for it. Given the Celtics-Lakers rivalry, cheering on Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol in the mid-2000s didn't make my life any easier.
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NEW YORK, April 13 U.S. Treasury yields hit session highs on Thursday, pulling further from near five-month lows, in the wake of a University of Michigan survey that showed U.S. consumer sentiment unexpectedly improved in early April.
The yield on benchmark 10-year Treasury notes was 2.264 percent, down 3 basis points from late on Wednesday. It touched 2.218 percent earlier Thursday, which was the lowest since Nov. 17. (Reporting by Richard Leong; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
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The abrupt resignation Monday evening of White House national security adviser Michael Flynn is the culmination of a secret, months-long campaign by former Obama administration confidantes to handicap President Donald Trump’s national security apparatus and preserve the nuclear deal with Iran, according to multiple sources in and out of the White House who described to the Washington Free Beacon a behind-the-scenes effort by these officials to plant a series of damaging stories about Flynn in the national media.
The effort, said to include former Obama administration adviser Ben Rhodes—the architect of a separate White House effort to create what he described as a pro-Iran echo chamber—included a small task force of Obama loyalists who deluged media outlets with stories aimed at eroding Flynn’s credibility, multiple sources revealed.
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Officials to break ground on new Tennessee state library
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — State officials are planning a groundbreaking ceremony for the new state Library and Archives building.
According to a news release from the Tennessee secretary of state, the event will take place Monday afternoon at the future site of the facility in Nashville.
Among the officials expected to attend are Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett, Gov. Bill Haslam, Senate Speaker Randy McNally, House Speaker Beth Harwell and Tennessee State Librarian and Archivist Chuck Sherrill.
The new Library and Archives facility is being built near the new Tennessee State Museum that is under construction north of the state Capitol.
The museum falls under the jurisdiction of the executive branch, while the legislative branch controls the Library and Archives.
The young pastor stood in a house filled with mourners ready to minister. His parishioner had been strangled, her body dumped.
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Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah stated that no region of the state will benefit from the removal of article 35 (A). Abdullah added that the propaganda of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) that Jammu and Ladakh will benefit from Article 35(A) is invalid and the region will face immediate brunt if it is removed. He further slammed the Hurriyat Conference and said the separatist party does not believe in the constitution of India, thus they have no business to comment on article 35A.
(CNN) Islamic scholar and TV analyst Tariq Ramadan has been arrested in Paris and charged with rape, a judicial source told CNN.
Ramadan, 55, was arrested on Wednesday, charged Friday and will remain in custody in France until his next hearing, the source said.
The arrest of the Oxford University professor follows public claims by two women that he assaulted them in French hotel rooms.
CNN has reached out to Ramadan's lawyer for comment.
Ramadan is a Swiss citizen who often has been featured by international media , including CNN, and whose grandfather, Hassan al-Banna, founded Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood movement.
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Cork's former prison island is offering the opportunity for movie lovers to travel to the island after dark for a screening of The Conjuring.
Spike Island Cinema Club returns with the horror movie screening on Saturday, March 3 in the prison auditorium.
The evening starts with a ferry journey across Cork Harbour at 5pm, following in the footsteps of the thousands of convicts.
On arrival, guides take guests past abandoned homes and villages to the fortress before walking through the imposing entrance tunnel.
The movie will be screened in the prison auditorium, a room that once held up to 100 child prisoners at a time.
When the film ends and darkness falls, there will be a torchlight tour of the abandoned prison and punishment block.
Then it’s back to the ferry and on to Cobh.
Think you're brave enough?
Tickets for the event are €19 and are available here.
A ghostly chant of “Bill of Rights, Bill of Rights” drifted out of a sidewalk tent as the United Nations monitor on extreme poverty walked the streets of skid row as part of a national tour investigating human rights conditions for the poorest U.S. citizens.
Philip Alston, an Australian and a New York University law professor, got a full taste of the epicenter of L.A. homelessness last week, passing by a shelter courtyard with dozens of people bedding down on the concrete because there was no room inside.
He and his entourage veered into the street to avoid a shirtless man who lay groaning across a wheelchair, a colostomy bag showing below his shorts hem.
“I think it’s on a scale I hadn’t anticipated, block after block of people,” Alston said at the tour’s end. “When you see how concentrated it is, it’s more shocking.”
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JACKSON, Miss. (AP) – The University of Mississippi will take the landshark as the school’s new on-field mascot, upending the short reign of the black bear.
Ole Miss Chancellor Jeffrey Vitter announced the move in a letter Friday, a week after students backed the switch in a campus vote.
The nickname for athletic teams remains the Rebels, but Ole Miss retired Colonel Reb from the sidelines in 2003. Critics saw the bearded old man as reminiscent of a plantation owner. Some backers still demand the return of Colonel Reb.
Despite that change and the removal of other Old South symbols, Vitter states “unequivocally” that the school’s nickname “always will be” the Rebels.
The landshark comes from a celebratory hand signal that Ole Miss athletes started using in 2008.
Comments have flooded in since the Prime Minister’s surprise call for a general election this morning.
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iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Here are the latest scores and winners:
NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
Indiana 117 Orlando 104
OT Atlanta 114 San Antonio 112
Detroit 107 Miami 98Portland 95 Minnesota 89
Toronto 123 L.A. Lakers 114
NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
OT Toronto 5 Detroit 4
Washington 2 Ottawa 1
SO Anaheim 4 Philadelphia 3
NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE
OT Pittsburgh 27 Cleveland 24
Minnesota 38 Chicago 10
New England 35 Miami 14
Cincinnati 27 Baltimore 10
Tampa Bay 17 Carolina 16
Tennessee 24 Houston 17
Philadelphia 27 Dallas 13
N-Y Jets 30 Buffalo 10
Indianapolis 24 Jacksonville 20
Arizona 44 Los Angeles 6
N-Y Giants 19 Washington 10
Atlanta 38 New Orleans 32
Denver 24 Oakland 6
Seattle 25 San Francisco 23
Kansas City 37 San Diego 27
Green Bay 31 Detroit 24
TOP-25 COLLEGE BASKETBALL
(13) Butler 78 Providence 61
OT Minnesota 91 (15) Purdue 82
(18) Arizona 91 Stanford 52
(23) Cincinnati 92 Tulane 56
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Narrow medians in Colorado Springs are now off limits to pedestrian use.
The city council unanimously voted to pass an ordinance Tuesday afternoon.
The ordinance covers the following types of medians:
Any median that’s located on a roadway with a speed limit of 30 mph or higher
Any median on a freeway, expressway, parkway, principal arterial, or minor arterial
Any median that doesn’t have a flat area at least four feet wide
Signs will be posted on the medians covered by the ordinance. Penalties for violating the new rules include probation and/or a fine of up to $500.
The city said the ordinance is a response to an overwhelming number of drivers saying they’re worried about safety.
>> Read the full ordinance here.
The victim being laid on a stretcher to be sent to Sri Aman Hospital. The car involved in the collision lands in the drain. The motorcycle which crashed head-on into the car.
SRI AMAN: A youth was killed when the motorcycle he was riding on collided with a car at Bukit Temudok in KM12 Sri Aman-Serian road yesterday morning.
A spokesman of Civil Defence Force, Sri Aman, said in the 8am accident, the motorcyclist identified as Paul Galatia Ranggong Gima, 23, was killed on the spot.
He is believed to be riding from Sri Aman to Bukit Temudok, while the car was coming from the opposite direction.
The victim was confirmed dead by the police at the scene and the body was sent to Sri Aman Hospital for post-mortem.
A former Santa Fe, N.M., sheriff’s deputy who shot and killed his partner will go to trial for the third time.
All Blacks superstar Sonny Bill Williams posted on social media overnight his latest method of keeping his core in good nick.
The hulking All Black busted out some impressive reps of front lever bar core exercises while in the gym.
He posted the video on Instagram with the caption: "A little bit of fun today #gettingthereslowly"
Williams, 31, has been named to start in the All Blacks' first Test tomorrow night against Manu Samoa at second five-eighth in Auckland.
A Defensive Tackle for the Cincinnati Bengals was arrested Thursday in Boulder, Colo.
The Boulder Police Department confirmed that Josh Tupou was arrested for violating a protection order. Part of that order states that he is not allowed to have any alcohol.
Tupou, a native of California, attended college in Boulder as a Defensive Lineman for the University of Colorado from 2012 to 2016.
The Bengals signed Tupou as a free agent in May of 2017, according to their website.
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WILKES-BARRE — A Kingston man is facing indecent exposure charges after police said he exposed himself in view of the public on Monday.
Police said a 42-year-old woman called them to a location along North Pennsylvania Avenue around 11:30 a.m. Monday to report a man was exposing his genitals and engaging in lewd behavior in view of the public.
The suspect, Terrence Dwayne Bobbitt, 50, fled the scene prior to police arrival but was identified by other law enforcement officials, police said.
Police filed charges of indecent exposure and open lewdness against Bobbitt, police said.
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In this all-you-can-eat era, with its supersized, double-dipped, triple-cooked, gut-busting, multi‑coursed, all-the-trimmings expectations, I was delighted to hear a report on BBC Radio 4’s You and Yours last Friday which indicated that perhaps the country of John Knox can save us from our greedy selves.
It’s time for us to get a grip – of the doggy bag, that is.
The report, from Scotland’s Good to Go campaign, outlined an ambition to have doggy bags introduced in all restaurants, in an aim to cut food waste to zero. In Scotland, the equivalent of one in six restaurant meals is thrown out, costing the hospitality sector over £64 million each year. But it doesn’t have to be this way. According to the research, 75 per cent of people said they would like a doggy bag, but 42 per cent admitted to being too embarrassed to ask for one.
FILE - This undated photo provided by Eric Paddock shows his brother, Las Vegas gunman Stephen Paddock. On Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, Stephen Paddock opened fire on the Route 91 Harvest Festival killing dozens and wounding hundreds. Paddock spent hours in casinos. and was known for betting big on video poker and staring down fellow gamblers. There is no indication, though, that any particular grievance set him off. But details that have surfaced so far about the one-time IRS agent and son of a notorious bank robber, are clues, at least, to his mindset. Courtesy of Eric Paddock via AP)
In an interview with journalists in Tsitsernakaberd, Chairman of the Investigative Committee of the Republic of Armenia Aghvan Hovsepyan touched upon the question whether he will continue his service. “I will continue to serve my country, I have always worked and I am not going to resign”, said Aghvan Hovsepyan.
Referring to the popular uprising against former Prime Minister Serzh Sargsyan, he said: “It was a change of government, but I am not a politician to comment on whether it was a revolution or not”. Aghvan Hovsepyan added that he welcomes the people.
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Update:
The report had been an active shooter.
They are now reporting it was a false alarm.
They were running an exercise at the same time and we’ve seen this before. Someone who hasn’t been informed of the exercise then reports the person playing the role of the active shooter as a real shooter. Not saying that’s what it is exactly here, but it seems likely.
CNBC's Bob Pisani takes a look at what's moving in early morning trading as shares of Facebook move below the 50-day moving average.
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Bunker Labs Tennessee Entrepreneur Workshop tour is scheduled for the Clarksville Entrepreneur Center on February 25th, 2017 from 8:00am to 6:00pm. This is an action-driven, collaborative workshop with a small and supportive group of like-minded entrepreneurs, led by an experienced entrepreneur who will introduce concepts and help you put them to work immediately through hands-on activities and exercises.
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Vijay Antony, who’s awaiting the release of Kaali, will collaborate with director Ganeshaa of Nambiyaar fame next.
The filmmaker tells us, “This story traces the life of a constable who eventually becomes an assistant commissioner of police. How he inspires a bunch of youngsters forms the plot.”
The principal shooting will start on March 1 in Chennai, and some portions will be shot in Tirunelveli. “I’ve been working on this story for three years, and it was written with Vijay Antony in mind. He’ll be editing and composing as well,” he adds.
The par-4 third has been made more difficult than its 2004 version. Take a look at our guide here.
Shinnecock Hills Hole By Hole Guide: Hole 3
Hole 3: Par-4: 500 yards
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
The tee shot on the third hole looks vastly different than the 2004 version. Moved back 22 yards and to the left, the six fairway bunkers have all been brought into play, especially the one on the right with the small mound in the middle of it. (Corey Pavin is playing out of it below)
The fairway has been tightened to sharpen the dogleg, with some of the longer hitters possibly getting down the hill leaving only 150 yards in.
The second-longest par-4 on the course then has two large bunkers protecting a massive green that slopes from back to front.
The Ultimate Fighter season 13 winner moved into pole position to be the man to welcome McGregor back to the Octagon at UFC 216 by claiming the interim lightweight title, a belt which was brought into the mix due to the Irishman's hiatus from the Octagon.
Immediately after claiming his first UFC title, Ferguson made a beeline for 'The Notorious', saying: "Where you at McNugget, you f***ing piece of s**t?"
"You better defend that title or vacate!"
The UFC brass were hopeful of having McGregor vs Ferguson headline UFC 219, which takes place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on December 30.
Portland, Ore. — During the cold weather, you often hear Eric G and me talk about frost-free hose bibs. This is the one on my house.
From the schematic diagram, you can see that the actual water shut-off valve is at the end of the copper pipe inside the house, where the air should never reach freezing temperatures. By itself, this faucet should withstand the coldest of nights. But, if you leave a hose connected, the faucet is liable to freeze and split. Unless you know your hose bib is frost-free, be sure to put an insulating bonnet on it.
Seacamp on Big Pine Key is offering an American Red Cross lifeguard training course, including first aid and CPR/AED training, Saturday through Monday, March 11-13. The course will meet all three days from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Registration fee is $180, and additional fees will apply to participants needing additional time to complete skills.
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MASON CITY, Iowa – A man is facing a felony criminal mischief charge after police say he broke out multiple windows of a rental house.
Tyler Thompson, 21, is being held in the Cerro Gordo County Jail on $5,000 bond after he was involved in an argument Sunday at 3:55 p.m. in the 200 block of 7th St. NE.
Police say Thompson had been staying at the residence and during a dispute he broke the glass out of multiple windows. Police say he fled the scene as officers arrived.
“This also goes above and beyond standard wear and tears on a house,” the criminal complaint states.
An estimate to fix the damage is $1,738.
SINGAPORE: A 44-year-old man was arrested on Friday (Oct 6) for his suspected involvement in a prayer scam, the police said in a news release.
The man had told his victim that someone had cast a black magic spell on her and offered to conduct prayers for her in exchange for payment.
He then managed to collect S$52,250 from the victim via a series of payments before he became uncontactable.
The victim made a police report on May 8 and the man was arrested on Friday after further investigations.
The man will be charged for cheating on Saturday. If found guilty, he may be punished with up to 10 years’ jail and be liable to a fine.
Man kills wife, stepson after sex in bush
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A 35 year-old man from Ikot-Okpora village in Biase Local Government Area of Cross River State, Okon Ubem, has allegedly killed his wife, Eka Imaobong, after having sex with her in the farm. The suspect, who will soon be charged to court for murder, is …
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BURLINGTON, Ont. — Police have laid charges against the father of a three-year-old Ontario boy who died after being left in a hot car last week.
Halton regional police say 37-year-old Shaun Pennell of Burlington, Ont., faces one count of criminal negligence causing death and one count of failing to provide the necessaries of life.
Police have said officers got a call on May 23 from a "hysterical'' man, indicating that a child was in a vehicle and was not breathing.
They said the boy was outside a grey Ford Escape when emergency crews arrived and paramedics pronounced him dead at the scene.
April 28 Tachi-s Co Ltd
* Says it will wholly acquire a Shizuoka-based company, which will be set up by Fuji Kiko Co Ltd on Oct. 2
* Acquisition price is 6.1 billion yen
* Says Shizuoka-based new company will take over sheet business from Fuji Kiko, on Oct. 1
Source text in Japanese:goo.gl/1MULaQ
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
The death toll in a fire disaster that destroyed a 24-storey block of flats in London was expected to rise on Thursday, with many people still missing and firefighters facing hazardous conditions as they searched the charred body.
Firefighters rescued 65 people from the building.
The tower, a social housing block built in 1974 in North Kensington, an area of west London, contained 120 flats and was thought to have been home to about 600 people.
The building had recently undergone an 8.7 million pound ($11.08 million) exterior refurbishment, which included new external cladding and windows.
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You may be connected to thousands of people on social media channels, but those channels own that connection and your content. When you have someone’s email address (and the permission to contact them), you own it, giving you the power to send out a message and know that it’s been received.
Online tools can be a very effective way to grow your list of email addresses. The bonus? Most require just a one-time setup. In addition, these tools provide express consent as defined by the Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation. Once the tool is set up, you can enjoy collecting email addresses from prospects wherever they found you online (even while you sleep).
For each of these tools, you’ll need a link that someone can click. That means having an account with a service such as MailChimp or Constant Contact. Otherwise you’ll be receiving emails from different sites and must spend time cutting and pasting. These services are free or inexpensive and will automate the process.
Here are five suggestions:
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Forget stealing from the collection plate. A Bridgeport pastor is accused of stealing a whole church, according to the Connecticut Post.
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Some were offensive and negative against incumbent Rep. Dana Rohrabacher (R-Costa Mesa), a seasoned, well-known and respected candidate who has worked in the best interests of the citizens of this community for some 30 years. This sure turned me off, as the signs were from a man obviously doing all possible to win, but at the expense of someone who has devoted much of his life to our community.
OSLO, March 19 (Reuters) - Norwegian retail sales will probably grow by 3.0 percent on a nominal basis in 2018, below a September forecast of 4.0 percent but up from 2.5 percent in 2017, the Enterprise Federation of Norway, also known as Virke, predicted on Monday.
The forecasts, measuring the value of all sales, are not adjusted for inflation. Statistics Norway expects core inflation of 1.7 percent in 2018. (Reporting by Camilla Knudsen, editing by Terje Solsvik)
April 6 Gore Spain Holdings Socimi I SA :
* Says formalizes sale of 12 companies from the logistics warehouses section of its assets portfolio for 243.4 million euros ($259.3 million)
* Says price represents a premium of 25 pct over the assets valuation, carried out on June 30, 2016
* Says after this sale, its portfolio will be comprised of 6 companies and corresponding assets, with an approximate valuation of 103 million euros Source text for Eikon:
Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9389 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
Sikh families are setting up food stands in the streets and politicians are pulling their kurtas from the closet as Vancouver prepares for today's massive Vaisakhi celebration. This year, there's a twist: for the first time, an LGBT group of people of South Asian ancestry, Sher Vancouver, is participating in the annual parade through South Vancouver.
Start the conversation, or Read more at The Georgia Straight.
Landmark mosque in Iraq's Mosul to be rebuilt
PARIS (AP) — The United Nations' cultural agency, the United Arab Emirates and Iraq have signed an agreement to finance the reconstruction of a landmark mosque in Mosul that was blown up last year by the Islamic State group.
UNESCO announced Monday that the UAE will provide $50.4 million to finance the project, focusing on the restoration of the Al-Nouri Mosque, built in the 12th century and once famous for its leaning minaret.
UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay said "this is a historic partnership, the largest and unprecedented cooperation to rebuild cultural heritage in Iraq ever."
IS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi declared an Islamic caliphate from the al-Nouri mosque in the summer of 2014. The extremists blew it up in June 2017 as Iraqi forces closed in.
WELLS FARGO CHAIRMAN ON CNBC SAYS BANK BOARD COULD HAVE CLAWED BACK MORE OF STUMPF'S COMPENSATION, DECIDED NOT TO
2 Palestinians die of wounds sustained in Gaza protests
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — The Health Ministry in Gaza says two Palestinian youths have died of wounds they sustained in Israeli fire during protests near the Israel-Gaza border.
Monday's deaths raise to 34 the numbers of Palestinians killed in mass protests along the border since March 30.
The two were identified as an 18-year-old who was shot in the head earlier this month and a 20-year-old son of a senior Hamas commander killed in clashes with more radical extremists in 2009.
The Islamic militant group Hamas controls the Gaza Strip and has organized the protests.
The demonstrations are set to climax with a massive march to the border on May 15, when Palestinians mark the "nakba," or catastrophe, of their uprooting during the war over Israel's creation in 1948.
Art, potentially worth thousands, is going on sale for just €50 thanks to a special 'incognito' auction.
The Jack and Jill Children's Foundation has convinced artists to donate 1,500 miniature pieces which will go on sale in The Solomon Gallery in Dublin at the end of the week.
The only catch is that the artist's identity is top secret and will not be revealed until after their work has been bought.
Jack and Jill CEO, Hugo Jellett, expects the sale to be liberating.
"When you take away the name of the artist, and the pressure that many people feel when they go to buy art, that they need to be following the reputation of an artist, when you take that away, you're left with this really glorious sense of relief about simply choosing something you like," he said.
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Beneath the ice at the South Pole, an underwater robot has observed an explosion of colorful sea life. VOA's Steve Baragona brings us a look.
If you or someone you know is in need of addiction treatment please call The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s National help line at 1-800-662-HELP (4357) or go to findtreatment.samhsa.gov.
April 25(Reuters) - Zhejiang CFMoto Power Co Ltd :
* Says it plans to pay cash 3 yuan per 10 shares as FY 2017 div payment
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/HXgEu9
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
LOS ANGELES — Caitlin McHugh, John Stamos’ fiancee, had thousands of dollars worth of jewelry stolen, according to the Beverly Hills Police Department.
The pregnant McHugh reported the burglary from her Beverly Hills Hotel room Friday night, police said.
Detectives say the burglar accessed the unoccupied room by an unknown means and stole about $165,000 worth of jewelry.
The burglary comes before McHugh and Stamos’ wedding, which is scheduled for this weekend, TMZ reported.
This case comes on the heels of numerous other celebrity burglaries in the Beverly Hills and San Fernando Valley areas, including star boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr., rap artist Niki Minaj and Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig.
Mayor Eric Garcetti said there is no connection between these burglaries, according to a March 2017 Los Angeles Times report. Officials are still unsure if there is any link.
Anyone with information about Friday’s burglary is asked to call the Beverly Hills Police Department Detective Bureau at 310-285-2158.
The 35-year-old presenter, on a break from ITV’s This Morning - to which she returns tomorrow - was snapped looking smiley and happy as she strolled along the Caribbean sandy beach.
Wearing a white kaftan over her bikini, she had her trademark blonde hair tied up into a clasp and shielded herself from the sun’s glare with stylish large shades.
She was spotted hand-in-hand with husband Dan Baldwin - with whom she has three children - and also had a chat with James Corden’s wife Julia.
Holly and Dan seemed to have enjoyed their New Year celebrations overseas as she posted a photo to Instagram showing them in whacky 2017 glasses that lit up.
WASHINGTON _ The winning numbers in Wednesday afternoon’s drawing of the Dist. of Columbia Lottery’s “DC 5 Midday” game were:
2-4-8-1-7
(two, four, eight, one, seven)
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Notable Calls cites an Economic Daily News report that Samsung (OTC:SSNNF, OTC:SSNLF) will raise mobile DRAM prices by 10% to 20% in Q4 versus the flat pricing in Q3.
Other key DRAM players: SK Hynix (OTC:HXSCF, OTC:HXSCL) shares are up over 6% , Nanya shares up 3% , and Micron (NASDAQ:MU) shares up 0.04% .
DRAM pricing tends to go up around the holiday season but this year will have a tighter supply due to Micron's two-week plant shutdown in July, which might have reduced supply by 50K wafers.
Previously: DRAM prices expected to keep rising in 2H17 (Aug. 11)
× St. Luke’s Urgent Care/Fox 2 Athlete of the Week – Collin Sutton – February 3, 2018
The St. Luke’s Urgent Care/Fox 2 Athlete of the Week for Saturday, February 3, 2018 is Winfield High School’s Collin Sutton.
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Sutton a three sport star at Winfield was recently named the Max Preps Semper Fi Athlete of the Month. Baltimore Ravens wide receiver and St. Louis native Jeremy Maclin presented Sutton with his award at a school assembly. Sutton has thrown for five thousand yards and 59 touchdown passes in the past two seasons at Winfield. Sutton also carries a 4.5 grade point average.
In the first episode of the Democracy in Crisis podcast, hosts Baynard Woods and Marc Steiner speak with Payam, one of the organizers of a protest at Baltimore's BWI airport, about the Trump administration's indefinite ban on people from seven Muslim-majority countries from entering the US, and his own family's immigration experiences. Payam is a teacher and a grassroots organizer (he asked not to use his last name to protect his family).
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JEFFERSONVILLE, IN (WAVE) - A new member of the Jeffersonville City Council was sworn in Monday.
Ron Ellis was elected to the at-large council seat left vacant when Josh Rodriquez died in March.
Photos of Ellis' swearing in were posted on the Jeffersonville Mayor's Office Facebook page.
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* Griffon announces the retirement of Alan H. Koblin and the appointment of Ronald E. Zinco as president of Clopay Plastic Products Company Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — A cyclist from Fort St. John has announced that he will be putting on the second Tour of the Peace this summer.
Blizzard Bicycle Club vice president Dan Webster hosted the first Tour of the Peace last September. Seventeen riders took part in the 144 kilometre bike ride, and raised $22,000 for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
Webster was inspired to put on the fundraiser by his son, who was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes in 2015. He says that he is once again going to be jumping on his bike for the 144 kilometre ride from Peace Island Park to Hudson’s Hope. According to the Tour of the Peace website, the Blizzard Bike Club is teaming up for the ride to offer coaching for prospective riders, after hearing from many in the community that wanted to participate, but were insure about cycling such a long distance in one day.
For more details on the 2017 Tour of the Peace, visit their website
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Conquest Art loves to inspire people living with disabilities and long term health issues to discover their creative energy and build self confidence through art. Everyone is encourage to create artwork from their imagination and develop their own style in their own time. That is important, as a person's disability can sometimes affect their level of creativity. Many who doubt their ability to draw or paint are surprised at the results of their work. No artistic talent or previous experience is necessary and all materials are provided.
Freshman student and political science major Pdg Muhamiriza will be taking on the role of student body vice president and will work alongside Student Body President Humza Khan. Muhamiriza stated that he was involved with the student senate only two weeks before he came into his new position.
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WEST VILLAGE, Manhattan — Police are searching for the person they say slashed two people in the West Village Saturday night.
Two people were slashed near Christopher Street and Seventh Avenue around 10 p.m., police said.
One woman’s lip was cut open, according to police. Information about the second victim was not available.
Both were transported to the hospital, police said.
A man wearing black jeans and armed with a blade ran off. No arrests have been made.
Submit tips to police by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), visiting www.nypdcrimestoppers.com, or texting 274637 (CRIMES) then entering TIP577. Spanish-speaking callers are asked to dial 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).
May 2 Technogym SpA:
* Revenues in the first quarter of 2017 amounted to EUR 124.1 million ($135.31 million), up by 7.4 pct compared to EUR 115.57 million in the same period of 2016 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9172 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
Tune in to the Evening Program on Monday, 9PM for a discussion with film composer Justin Hurwitz about his Oscar-nominated score for La La Land .
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LANSING, MIch (WLNS) – The Lansing City Council is tonight scheduled to have a busy night tackling some very important issues on the table.
The public is invited to give their comments on the proposed sale of the current City Hall building.
The public hearing is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. at City Hall.
Residents will have the opportunity to tell council members how they feel about the plan to construct a new city hall and voice their opinion about turning the current one into a downtown hotel.
That’s not the only sale proposal on the agenda.
Tonight the Lansing council Committee of the Whole will meet.
They’re planning to discuss putting Waverly and Michigan Avenue parks on the market.
That meeting will start tonight at 5 p.m. in council chambers.
LendingClub Investors Fight Class Cert. Objectors
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 7:49 PM EDT) -- A proposed class of investors suing LendingClub Corp. over the alleged hiding of defective internal controls asked a California federal judge on Thursday to ignore a bid by objectors fighting certification of the class, saying the objectors are just trying to become the lead plaintiffs in the case.
The lead plaintiff in the federal suit — Water and Power Employees' Retirement, Disability and Death Plan of the City of Los Angeles — said the objectors, who are lead plaintiffs in a similar California state class action,...
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"La-la-la-la-la-la, sing a happy song. La-la-la-la-la-la, Smurf the whole day long!" A song that generations of fans have come to love and with a little sprinkle of magic dust, South African audiences will soon be transported into the magical world of colourful mushroom houses and little blue people when THE SMURFS LIVE ON STAGE - SMURFS SAVE SPRING takes to the stage in a month from the 13th to the 30th July 2017 at the Theatre of Marcellus at Emperors Palace, Johannesburg.
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Faben's finest. Every once in a while, site and home converge with breathtaking effect. The private island effect of peninsula tip waterfront for uncommon privacy and an unrivaled outlook. Gifted design systematically capturing views of Seattle to Bellevue skylines and beyond, over 180 degrees. Beautiful symmetry softens the extraordinary scale of amenities. Exquisite cherry joinery. Five main bedrooms plus full apartment. Garages for four. Epic dock. 173 waterfront. For the most discerning.
A suicide car bomb blew up on Wednesday in Sadr City, a heavily populated poor Shi'ite suburb of Baghdad, killing at least 15 and wounding 50, security sources said.
This is a developing story.
The biggest NCAA free agent available this summer is Josh Healey, who plays on defense for Ohio State. Yesterday TSN's Bob McKenzie wrote a piece on him, bringing his name to minds of hockey fans everywhere, not just those in the Buckeye State.
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(CNS): A 23-year-old man was arrested Wednesday in connection with the murder of Omar Bailey on Saturday, 20 January, on Eastern Avenue in the central area of the capital, police have confirmed. The young man from George Town, who remains in custody, is the second person to be arrested in the first murder case of 2018. A 27-year-old George Town man was bailed by police on 24 January after several days in custody as there was insufficient evidence to continue holding him.
Bailey was gunned down in a car park outside a barber’s shop in a plaza not far from the junction of Eastern Avenue and Shedden Road. He was hit multiple times, including a gunshot to the head, and died at the scene. Bailey, who was originally from Jamaica, was resident in Cayman for several years and had two young children.
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Residents in five villages in Erie and Niagara counties will find contested races on the ballot Tuesday when they head to the polls.
In East Aurora, voters will find themselves choosing from among three current trustees who all want to be mayor: Raymond C. Byrnes, Fresh Ideas Party; Peter Mercurio, Good Change Party; and Patrick Shea, Integrity Party.
Mayor Allan A. Kasprzak decided not to seek re-election to a two-year term.
Judging maple syrup: It's a sweet and serious gig in Vermont, the top producer of syrup in the U.S.
The Big Sick is a beautiful & funny movie starring a wonderful Pakistani-American actor named Kumail Nanjiani, and featuring a brilliant supporting role for Holly Hunter. The entire film was snubbed for Golden Globes nominations. [LaineyGossip]
The Leftovers got snubbed for its final season too. [Pajiba]
This poor dog needs better parents. [Dlisted]
What in the world is Emily Ratajkowski wearing?! [Go Fug Yourself]
That creepy story about the girl who got plastic surgery to look like Angelina Jolie? The whole thing was a hoax. [The Blemish]
Douchebag kicks woman in head. [Starcasm]
Porscha Williams talks about her dinner with NeNe Leakes. [Reality Tea]
All of these feminist tweets are on fire! [Buzzfeed]
Christian Louboutin is a Jedi, I think. [OMG Blog]
The new Tomb Raider poster isn’t as bad as the first poster, but it still looks like they stuck Alicia Vikander’s head on someone else’s body. [Looper]
Businesses in Henderson will be looking for new employees at a job fair Wednesday.
Jobertising.com teamed up with companies for the Henderson Career Fair scheduled to take place from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Sunset Station Hotel and Casino.
Hundreds of jobs will be available, according to Jobertising. Companies expected to attend include the Clark County School District, Nevada Job Connect, Crescent Schools of Gaming and Bartending, Sunset Station Hotel and Casino, ADT, Univision Communications, West Dermatology and more.
Attendees are encouraged to bring plenty of resumes and dress ready for interviews. To register for the fair, click here.
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Springfield youth are meeting with local employers Monday at a summer job fair sponsored by Hampden County District Attorney Anthony Gulluni. Hoop Up Springfield is a daylong event that young people can attend to learn about employment opportunities for summer break.
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A Malaysian judge has approved bail at $250,000 for former Prime Minister Najib Razak in corruption case
Trey Songz Arrested On Felony Domestic Violence Charges
It was reported that Trey Songz has been arrested for allegedly hitting a woman at a party in Hollywood. According to the woman, the singer was upset with her because she was talking to another man.
TMZ reported Trey Songz turned himself in, with his lawyer ,Shawn Holley, present. He was booked around 6 a.m. and posted a $50,000 bond shortly after.
Trey Songz took to Twitter and issued a statement on the situation saying “For weeks my lawyers & Mgmt have asked me not to comment on this and I initially agreed but this morning I feel that my fam, the women that raised me, my friends & fans especially the youth need to hear from me. I am being lied on and falsely accused for someone’s personal gain.”
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A man has been banned from driving for 12 years and sentenced to 18 months in prison after he crashed into a parked garda car and almost knocked down two pedestrians during a high speed chase.
24-year-old Patrick Moran with an address at Kilcohan Park in Waterford, had pleaded guilty to endangerment, criminal damage, having no licence or insurance on 13 November 2016, and six counts of dangerous driving at various locations in the city and county on the same date.
He was disqualified from driving at the time.
Judge Eugene O’Kelly said there was a substantial risk of death” to the gardaí and the pedestrians.
He was given a two-year sentence for endangerment, with the final six months suspended.
He also received a number of concurrent sentences of less than one year for the dangerous driving charges.
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - Shanghai Shimao Co Ltd:
* SAYS UNIT WINS LAND AUCTION FOR 430 MILLION YUAN ($64.98 million) IN FUZHOU CITY Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2A9iPrj Further company coverage: ($1 = 6.6171 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
Remember last year when I said the market for Docker jobs was blowing up? Well, it’s more than doubled in the last year. And Swarm is also rising quickly, growing 12829%, almost all of that in the last year. We expect that with our partnership with Microsoft and Windows Docker containers, that this will grow even faster in the next year as .NET developers start to containerize their applications and Windows IT Professionals start porting their infrastructure to Docker. Take a look at this trendline from indeed.com.
So what are you doing to increase your Docker skills? Want a few suggestions?
Whether you’re a developer or more an ops person, a great place to start is the Docker Labs repository, which has currently 28 labs for you to choose from. They range from beginner tutorials, to orchestration workshops, security and networking tutorials, and guides for using different programming languages and developer tools.
Read the entire article here, New Year’s Resolution: Learn Docker
via the fine folks at Docker.
Related Coverage NC bill would fine slow drivers in the left lane
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Drivers beware. Those caught bogging down traffic while travelling in the left lane in North Carolina could face a $200 fine under advancing legislation.
A House judiciary committee passed a bill Wednesday that would make it illegal for someone to block the steady flow of traffic by cruising in the passing lane.
Bill sponsors call it a public safety issue. They say drivers travelling below the speed limit in the left lane create tight clusters, which can cause accidents.
The proposal would expand a current law requiring vehicles traveling less than the speed limit to be in the right lane.
Rutherford County Republican Rep. David Rogers opposed the measure, saying it wouldn’t seem fair to punish drivers travelling the speed limit who don’t move over if a speeding car approaches.
Gurbaksh Chahal was born in the town of Tarn Taran, near Amritsar in Punjab, India to Avtar and Arjinder Chahal. In 1985, his parents received a visa for America through a lottery-based system in India, and the following year, when he was four, the family settled in San Jose, California. His parents had arrived with only $25 to their name, and they struggled at menial jobs to make a future for their four children. To know more visit www.gurbakshchahal.com.
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The Superintendent of the Sergeant Bluff-Luton Community School District has been accused of drunken driving.
Court records show that 57-year-old Rod Earleywine was arrested August 5th in Dickinson County.
Earleywine is scheduled to be arraigned September 7th on a charge of operating while under the influence, first offense.
He posted a one thousand dollar bond.
The Sgt. Bluff-Luton school district has not released a statement regarding Earleywine’s arrest.
MOSCOW (Sputnik) — Russian authorities will be trying to improve the living standards of the country's population, President Vladimir Putin said during his annual "Direct Line" call-in session on Thursday.
"In general, we will definitely trying to achieve a situation which allows people to really feel a change for the better," Putin said.
According to Putin, the authorities have already indexed social pensions and made block payments to pensioners.
Work is also underway to raise Russia's minimum wage, the president added.
Russia has been hit by a downturn that began in early 2015 after falling oil prices and Western anti-Russia sanctions took bite. The country's GDP fell 3.7 percent in 2015, according to the Russian Federal Statistics Service Rosstat.
On April 18, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said in its World Economic Outlook report that Russian economic growth is expected to pick up in 2017 — 2018 and will reach 1.4 percent for both years.
While I agree with your original point, I'm less sure that the above is true.
"The problem when you play Leeds is that they are a huge 'confidence' side. If you get on top of them, they will cower and go away, but when they get in front their chests puff out and they start whooping as they make tackles. " (Jon Wilkin)
General Electric says CFO Jeffrey Bornstein will be leaving the company at the end of the month, the latest executive shuffle at the industrial conglomerate this week.
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The company said Friday that Jamie Miller, CEO of GE's transportation unit, will take over the CFO job Nov. 1. She joined GE in 2008.
Bornstein, who has been at GE for 28 years, said he and CEO John Flannery concluded it's the right time to bring in a new CFO with fresh perspective.
Flannery took over from long-time CEO Jeff Immelt in August. Immelt announced earlier this week he would be retiring as chairman three months early, noting Flannery's transition to CEO is going well.
GE also said two of its vice chairs, Beth Comstock and John Rice, will retire Dec. 31.
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Harrison is listed as the starter at point guard Monday against the Nets, Michael Wallace of Grind City Media reports.
Harrison has been cleared to play after missing several weeks with a wrist injury, and he'll apparently slot back into the starting five, with Tyreke Evans designated as inactive. The move comes as somewhat of a surprise, though the Grizzlies' rotation has been in a seemingly constant state of flux for much of the season due injuries and period rest for veterans.
TRANSPORT LEADERS in Cebu have asked the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board and Land Transportation Office in Central Visayas to intensify their campaign against colorum tourist buses. Ryan Benjamin Yu, general manager of the Cebu Integrated Transport Multi-Purpose Cooperative, said these unlicensed buses are bad for Cebu’s tourism industry because they put visitors at risk. “We have to remember that kinabuhi ang atong gidala (what we are transporting are lives), aside from the fact tourism is a major industry here in Cebu,” Mr. Yu said. He attributed the proliferation of colorum buses to the high demand for transport and the inability of legal operators to buy costly brand new units. Julieto Flores, president of the North and South Bus Operators Cooperative, also said that the operation of colorum tourist buses is very rampant in Cebu. — The Freeman
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Most categories see positive figures. Youth unemployment (among those under 25) dropped with almost 6 percent. The category between 25 and 50 years saw a drop of just over 6 percent.
The 50+ category, traditionally a tough one, enjoyed a 5.4 percent improvement. The best figures were in the 50-55 and 55-60 years category, with declines of some 8 percent. Figures for the 60+ meanwhile increased with 10 percent, but this mostly due to a different rule as people have to remain stand-by until a later age.
Problems remain in the section of immigrant job seekers, where figures remained more or less stable despite the other excellent reports. Language, culture and also discrimination are mentioned as the main causes. "This remains a problematic issue", admitted the Flemish Employment Minister Philippe Muyters (N-VA), who wants a more tailored approach.
March 28 Nimble Storage Inc:
* Nimble Storage -on March 24, David Ettel filed putative securities class action complaint in U.S. District court against co, individual members of board
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Re: Trump branding started with Freud, Letter, June 12
Trump branding started with Freud, Letter, June 12
The issue of branding is something to be gravely concerned about. Thanks to critical thinkers like Naomi Klein we can now see more clearly how this contagious issue really does affect all of us.
Letter writer Dr. Mark Leith has done excellent research into the gloomy history of what is euphemistically known as advertising or public relations and he has dug deeply into the roots of the evil of human manipulation for the profit of big business.
But how can we become more aware of the brands that are sold to us, and thus become critical viewers of what we see?
We all do our best to avoid illness – but did you know you can give your immune system an additional boost through the foods you eat? Jane Monzures is meeting up with Balanced Babe Sarah Baker to learn about four categories of foods that can be especially helpful.
Police investigated a shooting that critically injured a person Friday night near Independence and Cleveland avenues in Kansas City. Toriano Porter tporter@kcstar.com
As far as I can tell, Valor's Luke McCaffrey threw his first career TD pass tonight. Guessing there will be a lot more to come. #copreps
Auston Matthews scored twice, Frederik Andersen earned his 100th NHL win and the Toronto Maple Leafs routed the New York Islanders 7-1 on Tuesday night in a game with playoff implications. The Maple Leafs set a season high for goals and won for the third time in nine games.
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The gross proceeds to GenMark, before deducting the underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses, are expected to be approximately $75.0 million. The offering is expected to close on or about June 19, 2017, subject to customary closing conditions.
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Shares of ILandFS Engineering and Construction Company advanced 7.5 percent intraday Monday as it has received a letter of acceptance (LoA) of Rs 242.56 crore.The company has received a LoA for a road contract from Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) through CE (NH) PWD, Government of Karnataka for a total value of Rs 242.56 crore.The project involves widening of two/four lane with paved shoulders of NH-50 on an EPC mode in the state of Karnataka with a completion period of 24 months.The company is currently executing a metro rail contract in Karnataka for Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation for a value of Rs 326.99 crore.At 10:10 hrs ILandFS Engineering and Construction Company was quoting at Rs 44.95, up Rs 2.30, or 5.39 percent on the BSE.Posted by Rakesh Patil
My mid-week morning train reads:
• Soros: How to Save Europe (Project-Syndicate)
• Easy in Theory, Difficult in Practice (Of Dollars And Data)
• Price Is What You Pay; Value Is What You Get – Nifty Fifty Edition (FFA)
• Harvard study estimates thousands died in Puerto Rico because of Hurricane Maria (Washington Post) see also Trump Failed the Americans of Puerto Rico (Bloomberg View)
• How Amazon Plans To Use Whole Foods to Dominate the Retail Industry (Fortune)
2:37 Witness to Mike Wallace beating testifies in court Pause
0:55 PETA says go vegan for your valentine
8:20 Cooper offers compromise HB2 repeal proposal
1:30 Super Bowl 51: Players to Watch
1:04 Statesville Avenue developments
0:34 Nice day to get a Valentine
2:43 Tax reassessment: A boon for Trump National Golf Club and a loss for North Carolina county
5:49 Fayetteville police rescue woman and child from car trapped in flood waters live on Facebook
1:41 Senate leader sees no 'true compromise' in Cooper's HB2 proposal
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July is here, even though it feels like it was just January.
And with a new month come new TV shows available on Netflix, from original shows to long-running ones. The only problem is that a lot of the new content available on Netflix isn't worth your time. So we studied the list of what's to come in July and picked the 6 shows that we recommend.
Here's 6 shows coming to Netflix in July that definitely won't be a waste of your time:
• The Sinner: Season 1 (available July 2)
• The Comedy Lineup (July 3)
• Anne with an E: Season 2 (July 6)
• Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee: New 2018: Freshly Brewed (July 6)
• Sacred Games (July 6)
• Orange Is the New Black: Season 6 (July 22)
Police say they're investigating an allegation that a Colorado middle school teacher assaulted a student who refused to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.
KUSA-TV reports the teacher has been placed on paid administrative leave while officers look into the alleged incident, which occurred Thursday at Angevine Middle School in Lafayette, about 22 miles (35 kilometers) north of downtown Denver.
Police did not give details about the nature of the alleged assault.
Boulder Valley School District spokesman Randy Barber says district policy allows students to stand or sit for the flag pledge.
Barber identified the teacher as Karen Smith, a 20-year employee of the district who teaches physical education. No phone number could be found for her.
(Copyright 2018 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)
Patrick “Wappy” Shobe, 24, of Coffeyville was arrested on Tuesday, February 7, by the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department for a double shooting which occurred on January 11 near 5thand Sycamore. Shobe was arrested on two counts of attempted murder, criminal possession of a firearm by a felon and unlawful discharge of a firearm in the city limits.
On January 11, officers responded to a shooting in the 500 block of Sycamore. Brice Chapman, 35, and Glenn Starr, Jr., 46, both of Coffeyville, were transported to Coffeyville Regional Medical Center for gunshot wounds. Starr was later transported by air ambulance to Joplin, and Chapman was treated and released.
“Our officers and detective put significant effort into working this case in order to secure the necessary evidence needed for an arrest warrant from the County Attorney’s office,” stated Police Chief Kwin Bromley. “I also appreciate the assistance of Sheriff Bobby Dierks and the Montgomery County Sheriff’s office.”
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North Korea's media on Wednesday reported a South Korean delegation's trip to Pyongyang for friendly inter-Korean basketball matches.
The Korean Central News Agency(KCNA) said that the delegation led by South Korea's Unification Minister Cho Myoung-gyon arrived in Pyongyang on Tuesday for the "games of reunification."
The KCNA also reported on a welcoming dinner hosted by the country's culture and sports ministry at the Okryugwan restaurant.
The North’s state broadcaster Korean Central Television issued a similar report, saying that the South Korean delegation arrived at Pyongyang International Airport where they received a warm welcome from the North's vice sports minister Won Kil-u.
Four friendly inter-Korean basketball matches are set to be played in Pyongyang on Wednesday and Thursday. South Korea’s 100-strong delegation, which is comprised of government officials, basketball players and journalists, is set to return home Friday.
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A new law has opened the way for Virginia ABC stores to sell the strongest alcoholic beverage ever made available in state liquor outlets. But it won't be on the shelves at every location. And, residents of a disappearing Virginia island in the Chesapeake Bay are looking to a project in Maryland as a way to save their home. Those have been among the most read stories over the past week on the Virginia Public Access Project's Va News link at vpap.org.
More now from Fred Echols.
This report, provided by Virginia Public Radio, was made possible with support from the Virginia Education Association.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Take 5' game
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the New York Lottery's "Take 5" game were:
02-04-18-25-38
(two, four, eighteen, twenty-five, thirty-eight)
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Profits for the airline industry will be solid this year but are unlikely to be at the level anticipated in December, the head of the International Air Transport Association said on Thursday.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) logo is seen at the International Tourism Trade Fair ITB in Berlin, Germany, March 7, 2018. REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch
Alexandre de Juniac, speaking to reporters at a media event ahead of the organization’s annual meeting due to begin on Sunday, said fresh forecast would be given next week, adding that the December projection was based on oil at $60 per barrel.
In December, the group had predicted a record $38.4 billion net profit for the airline industry in 2018, with $27.9 billion coming from U.S. and European airlines.
Juniac said higher fuel price had not yet been passed on in fares yet.
IATA represents some 280 airlines comprising 83 percent of global air traffic.
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Here’s today’s bind item in Mumbai Mirror, which is rather easy to decipher because how many female choreographers (who are also movie directors) do we have in Bollywood eh? Anyway, here’s what happened. The woman’s husband is a certified creep, but the wife has mostly turned a blind eye to his misdeeds. The poor woman was forced to come out of her denial when one of the husband’s girlfriends turned up at their building. Seeing that this was too close to home, the woman in question slapped the ‘mistress’ twice and forbade her from entering the premise ever again.
Any guesses?
Real Sociedad's head coach Eusebio Sacristan before the UEFA Europa League round of 32, second leg soccer match between FC Salzburg and Real Sociedad in Salzburg, Austria, Feb. 22, 2018. EPA-EFE FILE/ANDREAS SCHAAD
Real Sociedad’s president Jokin Aperribay (R) during the revealing Imanol Alguacil as new coach at the Anoeta stadium, in San Sebastian, Spain, on March 19, 2018. EPA-EFE/ Javier Etxezarreta
Real Sociedad’s president Jokin Aperribay (R) during the revealing Imanol Alguacil as new coach at the Anoeta stadium, in San Sebastian, Spain, on March 19, 2018. EPA-EFE/ Javier Etxezarreta
La Liga side Real Sociedad on Monday named its B-team coach, Imanol Alguacil, as the new head coach of the first team, a day after firing both its coach and sporting director.
Ex-coach Eusebio Sacristan and ex-director Lorenzo "Loren" Juarros were sacked in response to Saturday's La Liga home defeat against Getafe 2-1.
Meet our Pet of the Day: Dani Rae!
Dani Rae is still just a puppy, she's only seven months old. She has lots of energy, so she'll need to go to a home that is active and can get her outside for walks or runs. Also, a big yard would do her good as well. Dani Rae is very friendly. She is already spayed. As you can see she's a large mix breed, proud and confident. Since she has so much energy and is still so young, she's going to need some obedience training. If you have children, a home with older children would be best to handle her high energy.
If you're interested in Dani Rae, or want to learn more about the other animals up for adoption, contact the Eau Claire County Humane Association.
Winsteds Board of Selectmen, town staff, Friends of Main Street, the Winchester Economic Development Commission and members of the community welcomed Sacred Beauty Salon to its new location at 19 Rowley St. with a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, May 9. Sacred Beauty Salon's move coincides with its 10th anniversary; the ribbon cutting was followed by an open house. For more information, call Shana Devaux at 860-309-3292 or Phillip Allen at 860-459-1216. less
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AMES, Iowa -- Police officers often come into contact with people suffering from mental illness, and there's a new drive at Iowa State University to make sure those interactions go as well as possible.
The ISU Department of Safety joined the One Mind Campaign, and Iowa State University Police Chief Michael Newton stopped by the Channel 13 studio to discuss the program and how the department hopes it will benefit both the community and officers.
TitansOnline.com Senior Writer and Editor Jim Wyatt offers quick hits from Mike Mularkey’s press conference on the opening day of the offseason program. …read more
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Baku. 23 October. REPORT.AZ/ The Methanol Plant of the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan Republic (SOCAR) has a great export potential, and also has the potential to create industrial clusters around the enterprise.
Report informs, Deputy Economy Minister Niyazi Safarov said at the event titled "Supporting domestic production in development of processing industry in Azerbaijan".
He pointed out that one of the main challenges facing the company is stable and durable activity. "Maybe, there are few methanol consumers in Azerbaijan. But we can increase the number by creating a processing industry based on it”.
Speaking about the work done in the processing industry of Azerbaijan, he noted that a lot has been done in the development of this sphere.
Cardi B. was the star of the evening at the 2018 iHeart Radio Music Awards. The Bronx-born rapper was nominated for 5 awards including, Best Lyrics, Best Hip-Hop Song, Best New Artist, Best New Hip-Hop Artist, and Best Music Video. She left winning both Best New Artist and Best Hip-Hop Artist. While she didn’t walk the carpet, that didn’t stop the star from showing up in style. We broke down everything about the two outfits that Cardi B. wore during the award show. Click through our gallery for all the details!
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Vehicles travel on Colo. 402 on Friday just west of County Road 9E in Loveland. Crews will reduce traffic to a single lane starting Monday as reconstruction of the intersection begins.
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3 women posted about being followed while shopping to warn others be aware of their surroundings
Agents from the Federal Bureau of Investigation questioned former-National Security Adviser Michael Flynn last month about whether he talked about sanctions with a Russian official, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the issue.
Bluegrass Concert at Pine Mountain State Resort Park
The first Friday of each month June through September award winning local bands will grace the Laurel Cove amphitheater with the sounds of Americana, Blues, Bluegrass, and more! Concerts begin June 2nd, 2017 with live shows 6-9. The Mountain View Restaurant will cater each event with BBQ, Catfish, and all your favorite sides! Refreshments and adult beverages will be available as well, including draft beers! *RAIN OR SHINE*
For more information contact Keith Bowling, keith.bowling@ky.gov or call the lodge at call 606-337-3066.
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The Eisenhower Tigers won just three games last season. But with a plethora of starters back on both sides of the ball, they’re looking for a lot more wins in 2017.
Head Coach Marc Marinelli preaches to his guys, TPW, which stands for Tough Players Win. He says they have a lot of talent, they just have to be more mentally tough this season against the other teams in 5A.
A Macomb County woman finished fourth at the Boston Marathon, finishing with a time of 2:25.06.
Desiree Linden was looking to win todays Boston Marathon and break a three-decade run of American female runners not winning the title, according to an interview with the Boston Globe.
Linden, of Washington Township, trains with the Hansons Brooks Distance Project, which is based in Rochester.
Edna Kiplagat, of Kenya, won the womens race with a time of 2:21.52.
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Though it was in 2011 that she missed the title by two seconds, Linden said she is still in her prime.
At 11:30 a.m., she was sixth, moving up in the last 20 minutes.
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AKRON >> The wife of a man who killed himself at an Ohio county jail has filed a lawsuit claiming jail staff didn’t take sufficient precautions to prevent his death.
Cleveland.com reports that Wayne Jordan’s wife filed the lawsuit last week in federal court in Akron. Jordan died in February 2016 at the Summit County Jail.
At the time, a sheriff’s office spokesman said the 63-year-old hadn’t shown any signs of being suicidal.
The suit says that Jordan denied considering suicide when initially booked but his mental condition deteriorated before his death four months later.
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The suit says there was no suicide monitoring in place when he hanged himself in his cell days before his trial on rape charges was set to start.
A sheriff’s spokesman declined to comment.
YEREVAN, AUGUST 14, ARMENPRESS. President of the Republic of Artsakh Bako Sahakyan signed a decree on August 14 on posthumously awarding serviceman of NKR Defense Army's N division Arman Movsisyan with the "For Service in Battle" medal for bravery shown during the defense of the NKR state border, “Armenpress” was informed from the press service of Artsakh President’s Office.
Exactly one year ago today, the Internet’s most downloaded podcast was filmed on the Joe Rogan Experience.
Rogan admitted to grinding out podcasts “all week” to make sure the fated interview’s episode number would be #911.
Every topic was fair game while the most unexpected theories were being connected throughout the broadcast
Even the most skeptical viewer hated to see it end.
See it in full right here:
Steven Crowder and Joe Rogan discuss the Alex Jones encounter:
Last week, President Trump signed a memorandum for $200M per year in federal funding to advance K-12 computer science education.
A good initiative, says IEEE, but, for just this once, let's not spend this money on yet again a bunch of 3D-printers, laptops or educational robots.
Ideal CS courses should teach computational thinking: logical thinking, abstraction, algorithmic expression, problem decomposition, stepwise fault isolation, and debugging. Hardware ain't helping there. Good, qualified, teachers do. But how do you get (good) CS graduates in front of the classroom when they can easy make a multitude writing software, or doing network engineering?
Companies like Microsoft already have programs that encourage volunteer employees to spend a couple of hours each week, teaching classes at high schools. An even better idea, IEEE claims, would be if those employees spent several days at the school, teaching students, while also mentoring teachers.
Kristen A. Graham covers the Philadelphia School District. She was part of a team that won the Pulitzer Prize for public service in 2012.
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press release: The Verona Senior Center will be conducting senior case management outreach at the Verona Public Library on the second Monday of the month in Study Room 1. Drop in between 1 and 2 p.m. on Monday, May 8; no appointment necessary. Becky Losby, case manager at the Verona Senior Center, will answer questions and provide resources for you or your aging loved one. She'll have information on Medicare, homecare, housing assistance, financial resources, and more. Contact Becky at 608-845-7471 with questions.
This service is free and open to the public. For library information, visit www.veronapubliclibrary.org, or call 608-845-7180. The Verona Public Library is located at 500 Silent Street.
The average value for the Canadian dollar on Wednesday was 75.18 cents US, down 0.14 of a cent from Tuesday.
The U.S. dollar was at C$1.3301, up 0.25 of a cent.
Pound sterling was at C$1.7541, up 0.53 of a cent, and US$1.3188, up 0.15 of a cent.
The Euro was at C$1.5408, up 0.49 of a cent.
Quotations provided by the Bank of Canada.
Fine Gael leader Leo Varadkar's parents Ashok and Miriam at Aras an Uachtarain in Dublin to see him receive his seal of office as Taoiseach http://www.independent.ie/breaking-news/irish-news/incoming-taoiseach-aspired-to-ministerial-office-when-he-was-just-seven-35826557.html http://www.independent.ie/breaking-news/irish-news/article35826556.ece/e5b5c/AUTOCROP/h342/PANews_P-be1affba-fc56-4327-b221-053b10dd79d9_I1.jpg But two short years ago, when Ireland became the world's first country to vote for gay marriage, his recognition as an equal citizen rekindled his aspiration.
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A logo is pictured on a branch of the Credit Suisse bank in Bern, Switzerland April 4, 2017. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse
BERN Swiss Attorney General Michael Lauber is in touch with Dutch authorities over an international investigation into suspected tax evasion and money laundering via accounts at Credit Suisse (CSGN.S), he told a news conference on Wednesday, declining further comment.
His office said last week it was disconcerted that the Dutch-led investigation based on an anonymous tip about thousands of suspect accounts had kept Swiss prosecutors out of the loop at first.
Coordinated raids began on Thursday in the Netherlands, Britain, Germany, France and Australia, the Dutch office for financial crimes prosecution said on Friday.
(Reporting by John Miller, Editing by Michael Shields)
This giraffe is LIVING. ITS. BEST. LIFE.
One look at the video and that much is obvious.
Back up: What happened with the giraffe?
The story is quick:
April 23, a 7-month-old giraffe named Thabisa “escaped from her enclosure” at Indiana’s Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo, according to the Associated Press.
She never escaped the actual zoo and was returned a few hours after. But man was she having a blast while she was free.
As shown in the video, zoo staff kept Thabisa trapped in a fenced-off parking lot, and she literally looked at THEM like they were crazy.
Watch Thabisa the giraffe escape from Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo:
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So. Donald Trump is crowing tonight, with caps-lock set on STUN, after the GOP-controlled House Intelligence Committee proclaims they have found no evidence of collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia.
Raise your hand if this shocks you in any way.
THE HOUSE INTELLIGENCE COMMITTEE HAS, AFTER A 14 MONTH LONG IN-DEPTH INVESTIGATION, FOUND NO EVIDENCE OF COLLUSION OR COORDINATION BETWEEN THE TRUMP CAMPAIGN AND RUSSIA TO INFLUENCE THE 2016 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION. — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 13, 2018
Pelosi responds: “Speaker Ryan has allowed the House Intelligence Committee to make a mockery not only of the investigation but the Committee itself.” pic.twitter.com/eQgvAvGmIf — Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) March 13, 2018
SOUTH CHARLESTON, WV - A Nitro man was arrested for sexual assault after police say he confessed during an pre-employment interview.
The South Charleston Police Department were interviewing Tyler Price, 21, of Nitro, after he told officers that he assaulted a woman following a night of heavy drinking in South Charleston.
Price confessed to officers that he took advantage of the woman while she was incapacitated and video taped the ordeal on his phone.
The woman was later interviewed by officers who confirmed that she did not consent to sexual relations with Price, nor did she recall having sex with Price or any video having been recorded.
She also told police that Price had called her on the evening of his confession to police, and told her about the video and sexual assault.
The woman tells police that Price worked at the gym she attends and never mentioned the assault to her before his confession to police.
Snow, Wintry Mix Coming For Tuesday Morning CommuteThis isn’t going to be a significant winter event, but given the timing, there will likely be some issues for Tuesday morning’s commute.
Boston Police Step Up Patrols Near MBTA Stations After NYC AttackBoston Police said they would be stepping up patrols around major MBTA stations in the city.
Roger Goodell Surprises Patriots Fan With Super Bowl TicketsWhen Bill Duggan was diagnosed with brain cancer, his friends and family set out to make sure he could go to the Super Bowl.
Bullied Boy Gets Wave Of Support From Celebrities OnlineA woman's video of her tearful son recounting being bullied at middle school has prompted a wave of support from athletes, entertainers and politicians.
Florida State's Kyle Cavanaugh, right, taps helmets with Nick Derr after hitting a home run in the eighth inning of the team's NCAA college baseball tournament super regional game against Sam Houston State on Sunday, June 11, 2017 in Tallahassee, Fla. Florida State won 19-0, and advances to the College World Series.
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If you have little ones, you may have been one of the lucky parents who battled their way through crowds to find the must-have toy of the Christmas season. Hatchimals, the part-Furby, part-Tamagotchi toy, was this year's Tickle Me Elmo, sending parents on a quest to obtain the in-demand hatching robotic stuffed animals.
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There are partnership opportunities for organizations wishing to utilize Halton District School Board properties.
Community groups and members of the public are invited to a meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 8 at 7 p.m. to discuss potential planning and partnership opportunities within HDSB facilities.
Partnership opportunities in existing schools and co-build opportunities in proposed new schools, as well as in a proposed new board administrative centre, will be discussed at the J.W. Singleton Education Centre, 2050 Guelph Line.
Potential partners are requested to bring relevant planning information such as population projections, growth plans, community needs, land use and green space/park requirements to the meeting.
The JAC 12th Inter Arts Result 2017 is likely to be declared today. The results once declared can be accessed on the official website of the board.
The State of Jharkhand came into existence on the 15th of November, 2000. An Act to establish the Jharkhand Academic Council was enacted by the Jharkhand State Legislature and assented to by the Governor of the State on 26.12.2003, which was known as Jharkhand Academic Council Act 02.7.2003.
Once the results are declared students can check the same at jac.nic.in or jharresults.nic.in.
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Just weeks after the U.N. Security Council imposed new sanctions on North Korea over its nuclear weapons program, the regime admitted that the restrictions were having an impact.
The new sanctions were passed on Sept. 11 in response to a sixth underground nuclear test by North Korea. They ban all natural gas sales to the North, limit the amount of oil that can be sold to the country, and ban its exports of textile products.
President Donald Trump, who pushed for the sanctions, originally had wanted a complete halt to the sale of oil, but received pushback from Russia and China.
North Korea’s state media said on Sept. 29 that the sanctions are causing a “colossal amount of damage.” The media also threatened the United States with extinction.
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NEW YORK Bitcoin surged past US$18,000 (S$24,300) after making its debut on a major global exchange but was trading lower later in the day, highlighting the volatility of the controversial digital currency that has some investors excited but others nervous.
Trading on a futures contract began at 6am Singapore time yesterday on the Chicago Board Options Exchange (Cboe) at US$15,000.
Heavy traffic made the Cboe website inaccessible in the first 20 minutes, but it said "trading runs on very separate systems and was totally unaffected by the website issues".
At 5pm Singapore time yesterday, bitcoin was trading at US$17,600 a unit for the futures contract expiring on Jan 17 after reaching a high of US$18,850, according to Cboe's website, meaning it exceeded the highest value reached on alternative non-regulated Internet platforms.
A futures contract is a financial product that allows investors to bet on whether the currency's price will rise or fall.
Volusia County Council meetings are too long and the manager too frequently gets raises, according to the man slated to take over as county chair in January. Ed Kelley, in a recent interview, emphasized a desire to shorten meetings, increase the number of council workshops, and criticized the council's unanimous decision earlier this month to give Jim Dinneen, who earned $234,000 before benefits, even more for the coming year.
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Thomson Reuters to Power Blockchain Contracts with Experimental Service
Thomson Reuters bets on new revenue for its data from firms involved in blockchain consortia efforts, R3 and the Enterprise Ethereum Alliance.
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Tech losses lead US stocks lower
Posted/updated on: March 19, 2018 at 3:24 pm
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) -- Losses in tech companies, including Facebook, led Wall Street in the red on Monday.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average tumbled 335.60 (-1.35 percent) to finish the session at 24,610.91.
The Nasdaq fell 137.74 (-1.84 percent) to close at 7,344.24, while the S&P 500 finished trading at 2,712.92, down 39.09 (-1.42 percent) for the day.
Crude oil prices dipped 0.24 percent to $62 per barrel.
Winners and Losers: Shares of Facebook sunk 6.77 percent as the stock continues to suffer from accusations that Cambridge Analytica mishandled the personal information of more than 50 million Facebook users during the 2016 presidential election. Facebook on Saturday announced it had suspended the data firm.
An activist investor with Sherborne Investors acquired a 5.16 percent stake in Barclays, sending shares 4.85 percent higher.
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Looking for a great way to entertain the kids over the summer without breaking a sweat or the bank? The Cinemark Cinema 4 movie theater here in Big Spring is putting on the Summer Movie Clubhouse program, providing movies for the whole family to enjoy all summer long at a very cost effective price.
Starting Tuesday, June 5, Cinemark Cinema 4 in Big Spring will have a 10 a.m. showing of a variety of PG movies. The showings will take place every Tuesday morning at 10 a.m. through August 7, 2018. There will only be one showing per Tuesday during the summer program.
For the full story and additional details, please see Monday's edition of the Herald.
Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on February 2 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events!
SHOWS THAT OPENED ON THIS DATE:
Person dies in Edgewater fire
A person died in a fire early Saturday at an apartment in the North Side Edgewater neighborhood.
Firefighters responded about 2 a.m. to the fire in the 6100 block of North Kenmore and found the person, who was pronounced dead at the scene, according to a tweet from Chicago Fire Media Affairs.
No other injuries were reported, fire media affairs said.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation, fire media affairs said.
Hellebuyck will be in the blue paint for Monday's contest with Vancouver, Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Sun reports.
The UMass-Lowell product has really struggled of late, recording a sub-.900 save percentage in five of his past six starts and owns an overall statline of a 2.99 GAA and .885 save percentage with a 3-1-2 record over that span. Hellebuyck is just 24 years of age and has all the tools to become an elite goaltender in the NHL, though he'll need to overcome bouts of inconsistency to fulfill his potential. Monday, Hellebuyck will play a Canucks team that will be without top-six forwards Bo Horvat (leg) and Sven Baertschi (face).
How to report potholes
Motorists in Tennessee can find information about reporting potholes by visiting the Tennessee Department of Transportation’s potholes webpage.
What Did We Learn From The Nunes Memo? The Justice Department opposed the public release of the memo. NPR's Michel Martin talks with former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales about how the disclosed information could affect the agency.
CHICAGO (AP) — A longtime White House adviser to former President Barack Obama is taking a job as a senior fellow at the University of Chicago Law School.
The school announced Monday that Valerie Jarrett will, among other things, work on projects focused on health care and justice reform. She’ll begin Jan. 1.
Before heading to the White House, Jarrett worked as a vice-chair of the university’s board of trustees and chair of the University of Chicago Medical Center’s board of trustees.
Jarrett studied psychology at Stanford University and got her law degree from the University of Michigan Law School. Her career included a stint as deputy chief of staff to then-Chicago Mayor Richard Daley.
She’s served on multiple boards, including at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and Ariel Capital Management Holdings.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Epsilon Energy Ltd
* Epsilon reports second quarter 2017 results
* Q2 revenue $7.9 million versus $6.2 million
* Q2 earnings per share $0.05 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) Police say a person is in serious condition after a shooting on Fort Wayne’s north side Tuesday night.
Officers were called to the 3600 block of Dupont Road around 10:00 pm. The shooting appears to have happened outside a Lassus Handy Dandy gas station.
NewsChannel 15 has a crew on the scene and will update this story as more information becomes available.
Landmark study proves that 'super-boosting' approach counters negative interaction between key HIV and TB drugs. Courtesy of Scholars & Gentlemen/DNDi The non-profit research and development organization Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative has released results of a study in South Africa that will make it easier for healthcare workers to treat children living with HIV who are co-infected with tuberculosis .
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FERGUSON, MO (KTVI) – The issue of the new D.AR.E. vehicle was brought before the Ferguson City Council. Some in the city say the name of the mascot is insensitive to the residents of the city.
D.A.R.E.is the national police program that works with schools and children to prevent drug and alcohol abuse.
The new dare vehicle, is a black Humvee and displays the D.A.R.E. logo and the mascot, Daren the Lion on the vehicle. Some residents say given Ferguson’s recent relationship with police, having a vehicle that looks like a heavy-duty military vehicle as the vehicle that will go into schools and work with children sends the wrong message. Some residents don't oppose the dare program or what it does in schools, but think the city could have put a little more thought into the message they could potentially be sending with the use of the new vehicle.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Reata Pharmaceuticals Inc
* FDA confirms that use of mFARS as primary endpoint in part 2 of the MOXIe trial can support approval of omaveloxolone in Friedreich’s Ataxia
* Says ‍primary endpoint of trial will be change from baseline in mFARS of omaveloxolone compared to placebo at 48 weeks​
* Reata Pharmaceuticals Inc says ‍initiated screening patients for part 2 of MOXIe and plans to randomize first patient during second half of 2017​
* Reata Pharmaceuticals - ‍FDA indicated that it may consider either accelerated or full approval based on overall results of trial and strength of data​
* Reata pharma- FDA recommended co extend treatment duration for part 2 of study, add a straightforward patient-reported or performance-based outcome endpoint Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Ashwani Gujral of ashwanigujral.com told CNBC-TV18, " Tata Motors is a buy with a stop loss of Rs 475 and target of Rs 500. Shriram Transport is also a buy with a stop loss of Rs 870 and target of Rs 910." Tata Steel is a buy with a stop loss of Rs 398 and target of Rs 420," he added.
Crowded after-parties aren't Ed Sheeran's scene anyway.
For the fourth year in a row, everyone's favorite romantic was turned away from his own label's post-Grammy celebration at Milk Studios. The party, which was held at Warner Music Block Party in Los Angeles, filled up to max capacity in just one hour.
Sheeran dished about the parties for On Air With Ryan Seacrest this morning when the musician was invited in studio to celebrate Valentine's Day.
"That's actually happened four years in a row, and that's not just my label's after-party!" he laughed. "That's just after-parties in general."
Sat 10/7-Sun 10/8 @ 10AM-4PM
Load the family into the car and drive them out to the country, to Holden Arboretum, to be specific, where Goblins in the Garden will be happening this weekend.
Kids can wear their costumes to this non-scary daylight Halloween celebration where they can trick-or-treat in a garden decorated in a holiday theme. There will be danceable music by Musical Mark on Saturday, and Chip and the Munks will do their interactive performance of stories and songs on Sunday. There’ll also be stilters and chance to learn from a tree why forests are beneficial. Admission is $20 per car for nonmembers, $10 for members.
The Murch Canopy Walk and Kalberer Emergent Tower will be open all weekend too. Tickets are $4 for adults and $2 for children.
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IMPHAL, Mar 19 : A one day career counselling programme was organised by Liangmai Naga Katimai Ruangdi at Apou Kading High School (AKHS) Gailong Tamei yesterday.
A press release issued by the information and publicity secretary of LNKR stated that the career counselling programme was focused on motivating the students and spreading awareness about the importance of proper guidance in the lives of the students.
The union further expressed gratitude to the resource persons, the 14th Sikh Regiment Tamei for their contribution.
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Nigeria with playing the host nation, Morocco, in the final of the 2018 African Nations Championship (CHAN) on Sunday, February 4, 2018. These are all you should know as the historic game.
The Super Eagles are playing in the final of the game for the first since 2009. The best stage Nigeria has achieved since the inception of the game is Third position in South Africa 2014 edition of the competition.
— Colin NOT Collins (@) 2013-07-22 14:22:09.0
This is also the first final for the Moroccans. Hence, it is a historic day irrespective of the side that wins the match.
When and where the game will be played
The date and venue of the match are detailed below.
Date: Sunday, February 4
Time: 7 p.m. (GMT), 2 p.m. (ET)
Venue: The Stade Mohamed V, Casablanca Morroco.
Where To Watch It
The game will be aired live NTA International, Kwese Sport, DSTV ,GOTV and beIN Sports 1.
Live streaming of the game can also be watched on beIN Sports Connect (U.S.) and SuperSport (Africa).
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - A federal appeals court in San Francisco has refused to reinstate President Donald Trump's ban on travelers from seven predominantly Muslim nations.
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Thursday wouldn't block a lower-court ruling that suspended the ban and allowed previously barred travelers to enter the U.S. An appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court is possible.
U.S. District Judge James Robart in Seattle issued a temporary restraining order halting the ban last week after Washington state and Minnesota sued. The Justice Department appealed to the 9th Circuit.
Government lawyers argued that the ban was a "lawful exercise" of the president's authority and that the seven countries have raised terrorism concerns.
The states said Trump's executive order unconstitutionally blocked entry based on religion.
(Copyright 2017 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)
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MONTPELIER, Vt. (NEWS10) – There is good news and bad news in the fight against the ongoing heroin epidemic in one Northeast state.
In its annual report to the legislature, the Vermont Health Department says the number of overdoses involving fentanyl jumped from 51 to 68 last year.
The number of stats show the number of heroin deaths dropped from 51 in 2016 to 51 in the same time frame.
Overall, 104 people died of overdoses in 2017. That’s more than double the deaths in 2012. In 2017, the total was the same as 2016.
The? Phoenix Suns plan to suspend forward? Marquese Chriss?for a game stemming from a verbal confrontation with the team's strength coach, league sources told ESPN.
The incident occurred after Friday night's 129-97 loss to the Utah Jazz, sources say.
An argument broke out over a postgame routine Chriss is required to do following the contest, sources say.
The second-year forward played 14 minutes in the game and scored three points.
To the Editor,
Last week my family and I gathered in front of our TV set to watch Bill Hayes’ presentation of “The Real Mayberry.” Surprise, surprise — it was well-written combined with excellent photography and an extraordinary verbal presentation.
But what was most noteworthy was the long past due recognition of Mr. Gene Rees for his outstanding community service on the individual and corporate levels. Gene will render assistance whenever and wherever needed. He is indeed the dynamic engine that has placed the “Granite City” back on the road to prosperity.
Thank you Mr. Bill Hayes and thank you Gene Rees.
Monroe Donathan
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John White, UTEP's Chihuahuan Desert Gardens Curator, returns to the studio for a discussion in post-holiday plant care.
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It looks like NHL star and two-time Stanley Cup champion Phil Kessel has had the last laugh.
Just a few years after the then Stanley Cup-less Toronto Maple Leafs winger took flack for his hot dog loving ways — most notably as a regular at a Front and John Sts. dog vendor — suggesting he was more committed to his snack-game than he was his hockey game.
It was the talk of the hockey world for a time. But now, two years into his spot with the Pittsburgh Penguins he has proven you can enjoy the finger things in life and bring home Lord Stanley’s trophy at the same time.
On Monday, Kessel shared a photo on Instagram from the golf course. In it is the Cup filled to the rim with his favourite snack.
“Hotdogs taste better out of The Cup! #twotime #statestreetbrats,” he wrote in the caption.
Even among the exceptionally strong 2015 freshman class of the Dallas City Council, Tiffinni Young has stood out as an inspiring and courageous leader. No, she's not perfect.
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adios Roseanne! good riddance. hashtag NOT Winning. the runway is now clear for OUR reboot. © #CharlieHarperReturns
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WASHINGTON, Feb 1 (Reuters) - The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission said it issued an order on Thursday filing and settling charges against Deutsche Bank Securities Inc, a unit of Deutsche Bank AG, for attempted manipulation of the ISDAFIX benchmark and requiring the firm to pay a $70 million civil penalty.
The CFTC said that from at least January 2007 to until May 2012, Deutsche Bank Securities made false reports and attempted to manipulate the U.S. Dollar International Swaps and Derivatives Association Fix (USD ISDAFIX), a leading global benchmark referenced in a range of interest rate products.
It said Deutsche Bank Securities did so to benefit its derivatives positions, including positions involving cash-settled options on interest rate swaps.
Source: Reason
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Image copyright London Fire Brigade Image caption The blaze broke out at a car workshop at an industrial estate in West Drayton
A huge fire has broken out at a car workshop on a west London industrial estate.
Ten fire engines and 72 firefighters are tackling the blaze in Trout Road, West Drayton, London Fire Brigade said.
Shaun Coltress, from the service, said: "The fire has been contained to the unit of origin but firefighters are likely to remain for some time."
The cause of the fire is not yet known. Crews from Hillingdon, Hayes, Heathrow, Southall and Feltham are at the scene.
On the evidence of First Light, Northampton’s Dan Michaelson isn’t the sort who leaps out of bed to greet the day. His seventh album (two solo, five with the Coastguards) concerns itself with that first moment of consciousness, and his weary voice sounds suitably hypnopompic. Indeed, there are echoes of Bill Callahan in his delivery, the sense that his measured baritone could imbue even the most mundane line with emotion. Arnulf Lindner’s orchestral arrangements are a subtle delight, meanwhile, violins, cellos and violas beautifully framing Michaelson’s at times almost positive lyrics. If there’s a criticism, it’s just that too little distinguishes one song from another.
Singles Match Added To WWE Payback
RAW General Manager Kurt Angle has announced Roman Reigns vs. Braun Strowman for the April 30th WWE Payback pay-per-view from San Jose, California at the SAP Center.
Below is the updated card for the RAW brand event, which features SmackDown’s Randy Orton defending the WWE Title.
House of Horrors Match for the WWE Title
Bray Wyatt vs. Randy Orton
WWE United States Title Match
Chris Jericho vs. Kevin Owens
WWE Cruiserweight Title Match
Austin Aries vs. Neville
RAW Tag Team Title Match
Cesaro and Sheamus vs. The Hardys
Seth Rollins vs. Samoa Joe
Roman Reigns vs. Braun Strowman
I was nervous about playing Isabelle [in ‘Amy and Isabelle’] and scared. But I have learned over the years it is the only reason to play a character. It means you are going to be pushing yourself beyond the boundaries you know you have.
I don't mind this. Greenwood had set his heart on a move to the NRL and was going at the end of the season anyway. All we've done is traded a potentially distracted player for a professional old head. Taia has real size to him and is a better player than Greenwood currently.
Greenwood has done well to get his move and good luck to him. I've often criticised players for not taking a punt and believing in themselves and he's gone and done it. It will be an absolute baptism of fire moving mid-season with no pre-season to adjust to the country, the heat and the new team. I remember Gareth Ellis was criticised when he first went for being incredibly raw defensively and needing weeks to be coached properly. And he was regarded as world class when he went. I'd be amazed if Joe was playing first grade over the next month or two. Saints need to keep in touch and ensure he comes to us if he does come back with his tail between his legs like all Wigan's players do when they fail miserably.
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Mourinho drops Pogba in favour of McTominay for Huddersfield clash
Paul Pogba has been dropped by Jose Mourinho for Manchester United's Premier League clash against Huddersfield Town, with Scott McTominay picked in his place.
France international Pogba was seen engaged in a heated discussion with Mourinho on the touchline during United's 2-0 defeat at Tottenham on Wednesday.
Mourinho substituted Pogba soon after their exchange at Wembley and has been excluded from the starting line-up against the Terriers, with McTominay given only his second Premier League start of the season.
Anthony Martial, who played the full 90 minutes against Spurs, has also dropped to a bench that gives Mourinho plenty of attacking options, as Ashley Young and Marcus Rashford also hope for a chance to impress.
Alexis Sanchez will make his home Premier League debut following his January arrival from Arsenal, as he, Jesse Lingard and Juan Mata are selected to support Romelu Lukaku.
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Intel has canceled its annual Intel Developer Forum, which was scheduled for August in San Francisco.
In comments to Anandtech, Intel said the event had simply grown too large especially given its move into autonomous driving and artificial intelligence.IDF has been held annually since 1997. A spring IDF 2017 in China was also canceled.
Ontario Deputy Premier Deb Matthews of London is calling it quits and won’t seek re-election, her riding staff confirmed Friday.
The No. 2 in Liberal Premier Kathleen Wybnne’s government, Matthews swept to office with Dalton McGuinty’s Liberals in 2003 and has been a cabinet heavyweight through the 14 years of Liberal rule since then, serving as minister in key posts including health, treasury board and advanced education.
Matthews has also played an instrumental role in helping to run the Liberals’ election campaigns.
Her departure, with an election expected by June, dramatically changes the landscape in her London North Centre riding, which she won by defeating longtime former Progressive Conservative MPP Dianne Cunningham.
Progressive Conservative candidate Susan Truppe, a former London Conservative MP, is seeking election in that riding.
Late last month, London’s Ward 13 councillor Tanya Park said she would step away from her council duties to pursue the New Democrat nomination.
The boys begin their challenge. Only 12 of the 20 will progress to the next challenge.
In an exclusive interview, Terry who has pitched his tents behind Burna Boy in his drama with Mr 2Kay has says that Buna Boy is innocent of the crimes he is being accused of. About his personal life, when asked if he was a virgin, Nigerian indigenous singer, Terry Apala, shared that he is a virgin who plans to marry a virgin.
"Our people have always believed that through the success of our children, the future of our people and our culture will be assured." Gov. Lolo Matalasi Moliga The 2017 Flag Day ceremony, under the theme, "Tupulaga Mo a Taeao ", officially starts at 9a.m. today at Veteran Memorial Stadium in Tafuna, with all groups, organizations and schools that will take part in the parade to assemble around 6a.m. on the stadium's field.
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* Group is expected to record a significant decrease in loss attributable for three months ended 31st march 2017
* Expected decrease in loss was due to net gains on financial assets at fair value through profit or loss of about hk$17.9 million for Q1 Source text: [bit.ly/2prEwQs] Further company coverage:
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* diös Sells Commercial Property in söderhamn
* ‍BUYER IS HELSINGE HUS AND CHANGE OF POSSESSION WILL BE SEPTEMBER 1ST 2017.​
* TRANSACTION TAKES FORM AS COMPANY TRANSACTION AND RESULTS WILL BE REPORTED IN Q3 OF 2017
* BUYER IS HELSINGE HUS AND CHANGE OF POSSESSION WILL BE SEPTEMBER 1ST 2017
* UNDERLYING PROPERTY VALUE OF SALE IS SEK 51 MILLION, WHICH IS IN LINE WITH DIÖS' MOST RECENT VALUATION Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
Four unidentified gunmen have killed the newly sworn-in Ukanafun local government area Secretary, Ime Atakpa.
Atakpa was shot while in his farm in his backyard at Ukanafun on Sunday.
His wife, Imo, who disclosed this to newsmen, said they went to Ukanafun for Easter service.
She said prior to the church’s service, they decided to check on some pigs in the farm, adding that while she and the children were in the house, she heard gunshots.
She further explained that when she tried to find where the sound of the gunfire emanated, she saw four masked men walking away from the compound.
The Akwa Ibom Police Public Relations Officer, Chukwu Ikechukwu, confirmed the incident.
Okechukwu, a deputy superintendent of police, said four gunmen shot the late council secretary in the stomach, adding that he died on the way to hospital.
“The man was in his farm in Ukanafun LGA when four unidentified gunmen shot him,” he said. (NAN)
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ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A Democratic lawmaker is holding a 24-hour sit-in on the Minnesota House floor to protest the lack of action on gun legislation this year.
Rep. Erin Maye Quade began the protest Tuesday morning. Several Democratic colleagues and one suburban Republican joined at the start to share stories of Minnesotans who were fatally shot.
Maye Quade is a first-term lawmaker from Apple Valley. She hopes to call attention to the need for stronger gun restrictions.
Gun laws are under scrutiny nationwide after February’s deadly school shooting in Florida. But any changes in Minnesota face have faced stiff resistance from both Republican majorities and rural Democrats.
Maye Quade and others are calling for expanded background checks and a legal way for family members to temporarily restrict a loved one’s gun access.
TORONTO — A Back to the Future reunion is set for this year’s Fan Expo Canada.
Organizers say previously announced guest Michael J. Fox will now be joined by fellow Back to the Future stars Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson and Tom Wilson.
READ MORE: IN PHOTOS: Fan Expo takes over downtown Toronto
Edmonton-born Fox starred in the Back to the Future franchise as time-travelling teen Marty McFly.
Fan Expo Canada will run Aug. 30 to Sept. 2 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.
WATCH: Back to the Future sneaker could fetch $90,000
Other guests expected include Canadian actors Evangeline Lilly and William Shatner, and American stars Jeff Goldblum and Jason Momoa.
Also in the lineup is Deuce Bigalow actor Rob Schneider as well as Billy Dee Williams and Peter Mayhew of Star Wars and several cast members from The Princess Bride.
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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — A Louisiana televangelist is asking his followers for donations to buy a $54 million private jet.
Jesse Duplantis runs a church outside of New Orleans.
More than 750,000 people watch his sermons online.
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He is the second prominent televangelist this year to preach the virtues of a private jet.
In January, Texas-based Kenneth Copeland announced the blessing of a new multi-million dollar “Gulfstream Five.”
Both pastors defended their need to buy these top of the line jets.
East Ridge, TN-(WDEF) East Ridge beat Signal Mountain 58-56 in overtime on Monday night in a district matchup.
The Pioneers built a 12 point lead at halftime before the Eagles rallied.
They cut the lead to two at the end of three quarters.
Then with four minutes left in the fourth quarter, Owen Honroth’s layup gave Signal Mountain a 41-40 lead.
With 25 seconds to play and East Ridge down three, Tyrone Martin hit a three that would send the game into overtime
tied at 47.
The Pioneers grabbed the early lead in overtime before winning it 58-56.
LAW lecturer at the University of Namibia John Nakuta has been appointed as the new media ombudsman.
Nakuta replaces attorney Clement Daniels, who has been at the helm of the office since its inception in 2009.
Nakuta said he is humbled and privileged to have been selected as the new media ombudsman for the next three years.
"It is a great honour to take over from a giant such as Daniels," Nakuta told The Namibian this morning.
According to the chairperson of the Editors' Forum of Namibia (EFN), Joseph Ailonga, Nakuta was selected unanimously during the special annual general meeting held by the supreme policymaking authority of the EFN on Friday.
Daniels is expected to hand over office to Nakuta soon for him to start his three-year term, which may be extended for a second term by the EFN.
The media complaints committee and media appeals committee were also elected during the meeting. Their names are yet to be released.
Indian equities can sustain valuation premiums, buy on dips: BoAML's Mookim
Indian equities can sustain their valuation premiums, says Sanjay Mookim of Bank of America Merrill Lynch.
Sanjay Mookim of Bank of America Merrill Lynch says Indian equities can sustain their valuation premiums and long term investors should continue to use corrections as buying opportunities.
Using NSSO sample data, he finds expenditure on entertainment and hospitals should increase meaningfully over the next 10 years.
Listing the compounders for the next decade would be the ultimate investment objective, he says.
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ALONG the cobblestone streets of SoHo, Chanel handbags and Arc'teryx jackets are displayed in shops like museum pieces, harking back to the height of the neighbourhood's trendiness. But rents there are softening, and the number of vacant storefronts is rising.
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Punjab Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif has constituted an inquiry committee to look into the death of a woman from Kasur in Jinnah Hospital.
The three-member committee will submit its report within 24 hours. King Edward Medical University Vice Chancellor Dr Faisal Masood will be the head of the committee while its members will include Fatima Jinnah Medical University Vice Chancellor Dr Sardar Fakhar Imam and the health department additional secretary (technical).
The committee will thoroughly probe the matter.
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WASHINGTON (Sputnik) — Former US Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson will deliver his testimony to the House Intelligence Committee in a public hearing on Wednesday, according to the US House of Representatives calendar.
Johnson’s testimony is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. EST (2 p.m. GMT), the calendar revealed on Wednesday.
The US House Intelligence Committee is investigating alleged Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election.
Congressman Adam Schiff, the top Democrat on the committee, said last week that its members would invite Johnson to testify in an open session, followed by a closed session.
Russian officials including President Vladimir Putin have denied allegations that the Kremlin interfered in the vote, saying Moscow does not interfere in the affairs of other countries.
The sun beat down, and the afternoon wind picked up. Dust swirled into the air, further intensifying the hot, dry conditions. There hadn’t been rain in days; in fact, there barely had been any cloud cover.
It was time to head to the river.
The Gunnison Valley has been in a pattern of parched weather as of late. Monday afternoon, locals and visitors alike congregated along the banks of the Gunnison River. Some were fishing, others rafting. Some just went for a splash to escape the July heat.
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Roya Real Estate Investment Company will offer 20 per cent of itself in its share sale, equivalent to 8.6 million shares, with Thob Al Aseel Company offering 20 per cent of itself in its share sale, equivalent to 1.0 million shares, the CMA said.
Hey, quick question: How many times have you done something solely for the Instagram? (Don’t worry, I won’t tell Aunt Doris who is already on your case about “living in the moment” and all that.) Chances are, you’ve done it at least a few times like the rest of us, and the world is listening. Over the past couple of years, Instagram-friendly spaces, particularly millennial pin k ones, have cropped up seemingly all over the place while other natural wonders, like Senegal’s Lake Retba (should be the 8th Wonder, tbh) and India’s Hawa Mahal, have saturated the feeds of hashtag #pinkaesthetic pages.
Ahead, see 40 of the coolest pink places on the planet to visit and to ‘gram (or to just take in and enjoy, Doris) immediately.
It appears Adidas is set to release yet another signature shoe for Portland Trail Blazers All-Star Damian Lillard -- or rather DAME D.O.L.L.A., Lillard's rapper stage name.
According to the shoe website SneakerNews.com, Adidas will introduce a new shoe in honor of Lillard's rap persona DAME D.O.L.L.A. (Different On Levels the Lord Allows), with the latest edition baring a resemblance to the popular Dame 4s.
Here's a look at the DAME D.O.L.L.A., with two colorways set to release on Friday, Feb. 9.
Photos via SneakerNews.com
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — German Chancellor Angela Merkel is in Poland for top-level talks that will focus on the European Union's future and security, and on bilateral issues between the neighboring countries.
Merkel was greeted Monday by Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki before going into talks on the EU's post-Brexit future, the bloc's budget, ways of solving the migration crisis and Poland's refusal to accept migrants under an EU plan.
They will also discuss the EU's energy security and Poland's opposition to a planned Russia-to-Germany gas pipeline, as well as Europe's strained relations with Moscow.
Merkel will also meet with President Andrzej Duda.
She is making her second foreign trip, after visiting Paris, since she was sworn in for a fourth term last week.
Germany's new foreign minister visited Warsaw on Friday.
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A captured fugitive is accused of dozens of federal firearms violations in Montana for allegedly exporting guns from the U.S. to customers in countries with restrictive gun laws.
Authorities allege 37-year-old Eric Daniel Doyle concocted an elaborate scheme to use the internet to sell handguns to customers in Australia, Norway, Denmark and Sweden. The weapons were shipped through the U.S. Postal Service.
Doyle was indicted by a federal grand jury in 2015 but eluded authorities for more than two years.
He was captured in the Mexican state of Sonora on Nov. 8 and is scheduled to appear Tuesday before U.S. Magistrate Judge Jeremiah Lynch for a detention hearing in Montana.
Doyle has pleaded not guilty to 44 gun violations and related crimes.
Four alleged accomplices were previously sentenced after striking plea deals with prosecutors.
Gov. Willie Obiano of Anambra, who was sworn in Saturday for his second tenure, has re-appointed Prof. Solo Chukwulobelu, as the Secretary to the State Government.
A statement by Dr Daniel Ezeanwu, Permanent Secretary, Office of the Secretary to the State Government on Monday in Akwa, said Mr Primus Odili was also appointed as Chief of Staff to the Governor.
According to the statement, other appointees are Mr Willie Nwokoye, who returned as Principal Secretary to the Governor, while Mr James Eze, who was Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Media, assumes the position of the Chief Press Secretary.
It said the newly appointed officers would be inaugurated later in the day.
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* Fiera Capital QSSP II Investment Fund and Fiera Capital, as manager of fund, announced they will redeem all series of class A shares of fund on August 31, 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
April 11 Washington Federal Inc:
* Washington Federal, Inc. to acquire Anchor Bancorp for $63.9 million in stock
* Washington Federal - transaction is expected to be immediately accretive to Washington Federal's tangible book value per share by $0.19 per share
* Transaction estimated to be accretive to earnings per share by $0.05 per year once fully integrated
* Washington Federal Inc - under terms, each outstanding share of Anchor common stock will be exchanged for shares of Washington Federal common stock Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom)
Cleveland Indians outfielder Michael Brantley could return to the starting lineup for Sunday's Game 3 of the American League Division Series against the New York Yankees.
Manager Terry Francona said Brantley will test his injured right ankle in the outfield at Yankee Stadium on Saturday's workout day. A decision likely will be made after the workout.
Brantley missed 50 consecutive games due to the injury before being activated from the disabled list last Saturday.
The two-time All-Star will be available as a pinch hitter for Friday's Game 2.
Brantley missed the 2016 postseason due to a shoulder injury. He batted .299 with nine homers and 52 RBIs in 90 regular-season games and was a member of the American League All-Star team.
"He helps us win," Francona said of Brantley. "I'm excited for him because last year he missed out. This year, with a lot of hard work, he's now going to be a part of what we're doing.
"I know it will mean a lot to him, and because of that, it means a lot to us."
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Claire Senita, 25, is competing this week in the Ms. Wheelchair America Pageant, which is being held in Erie, Pa.
Senita, a Pine-Richland High School graduate, won the title of Ms. Wheelchair Pennsylvania last March and now joins women from around the country who are all vying for the title.
A budding gymnast, Senita's life changed forever in 2006 when, at the age of 14, she sustained a spinal cord injury during training that left her paralyzed from the neck down.
Surgery and years of intense rehabilitation has helped her to improve her mobility.
Senita is an active advocate and is working toward helping to open a branch of the rehabilitation facility Journey Forward in the Pittsburgh area. This is the program she used in Boston that has helped her improve the quality of her life.
Ms. Wheelchair America will be crowned on Saturday, Aug. 19.
The New Canaan Chapter of The Daughters of the American Revolution / DAR has given the 2018 Community Service Award to the New Canaan Volunteer Ambulance Corps., the emergency medical service (EMS) for the Town of New Canaan.
The award is for extraordinary dedication to the citizens of the community, said DAR’s announcement.
The DAR chapter nominates a worthy person or group for this award each year.
Founded in 1975, the ambulance corps is the 911 provider of emergency medical services to the town of New Canaan. There are currently over 40 active volunteers.
The DAR was founded in 1890 and is a non-profit, non-political volunteer women’s service organization dedicated to promoting patriotism, preserving American history, and securing America’s future through better education for children.
Turner played only 15 minutes in Saturday's 100-92 win over the 76ers, failing to score a point (0-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt) while adding three rebounds, two assists and a block.
He got into early foul trouble trying to contain Joel Embiid, and with Domantas Sabonis playing reasonably well in his place, Turner found himself on the bench for most of the rest of the night to rest his sore knee. The young center will get a chance to redeem himself at home Monday against the Wizards.
Are you ready for the battle of the cattle? Homecoming Day is upon the Big Spring Steers as the BSHS varsity football team prepares to face the Graham Steers in the game that brings together current students and alumni to celebrate all things gold and black tonight. At halftime, the 2017 Homecoming Court will be presented and one boy and one girl will be crowned as the Homecoming King and Queen. Those ten include: Damien Cisneros, Kloee Gang, Nolan Dominguez, Ashley Gonzalez, Adam Gonzales, Jori Hanlan, John Ibanez, Courtney Myers, Aaron Martinez, and Carlie Roberts.
For full bios on the BSHS 2017 Homecoming Court, see Friday's edition of the Herald.
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Whitefield firefighters work to clean debris from the roadway after a single vehicle accident on Dorchester Road Sunday morning. The driver of a sport utility vehicle ran off the right side of the road and struck a traffic control sign and then ran off the left side of the road and struck another. The vehicle then overturned and came to rest on its wheels on the right side of the road. No one was injured. (Photo by David Rogers)
It's National Beer Day, which seems like as good a reason as any to savour a pint of the amber nectar (though not Fosters, obviously – these days the selection on offer is much better than that).
And here's another: that same glass of beer could actually help you live longer.
Last year, a study of 80,000 adults conducted by the Pennsylvania State University found a pint or two a day could help reduce the risk of having a stroke or developing cardiovascular disease.
The research, conducted among Chinese adults, discovered that a moderate daily alcohol intake (most visible with beer) helps slow the decline of high-density lipoprotein (HDL), or "good" cholesterol, better than not drinking at all.
In fact, there are more surprising health perks hiding in your pint glass than you may think (though, of course, you should always drink in moderation) ...
SOUIX FALLS, S.D. (March 19, 2018) — Blazin’ Racin’ announced on Monday they would began the process of ceasing operations effective immediately. The following statement was posted by team manager Greg McCormick.
Greetings Everyone,
The Blazin Racin Team, has decided to cease operations. During the next 40 days, we will be accepting offers for a "Team Buyout." If unable to confirm sale before April 30th, on May 1st, we will begin dissolving the teams assets for the duration of 2018… pic.twitter.com/OBqas2nd9T — Greg McCormick (@gregens21) March 19, 2018
Blazin’ Racing, owned by Todd and Susan LaHaise, fielded a winged sprint car team with a variety of drivers over the years including Bryan Clauson, Kevin Thomas Jr, and Dusty Zomer.
New inmates at the Huron County Jail, August 11-13, 2017
Here are pictures and information from the Huron County Jail regarding new inmates for August 11 through 13, 2017:
Stalock allowed three goals on 34 shots in a 4-3 overtime victory against the Sharks on Sunday.
The stat line indicates he had an average night, but two of the goals Stalock yielded were to Brent Burns on the power play. At even strength, he was very sharp, stopping 22 of 23 shots. That begins to make up for the seven goals he allowed in his last start against the Jets on Nov. 27. With only eight appearances, that game has put his numbers completely out of whack - .905 save percentage and 3.09 GAA. In his first six games, he posted a .928 save percentage.
Dar es Salaam — The deadline for the verification of all Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in Tanzania mainland has been extended to 14 days from 10 as announced earlier.
The decision of the deadline extension comes after the National Council of NGOs (Nacongo) and the Tanzania Human Rights Defenders Coalition (THRDC) claimed to the Registrar of NGOs that the period was not enough.
"Ten days were not enough for an exercise of verifying about 8,000 NGOs countrywide, but thanks to the register for accepting our request," according to the Nacongo Secretary, Mr. Ismail Suleiman.
According to him, the verification exercise expects to start from August 21 to September 4, this year. He said that the aim of the exercise was to vet the list of NGOs, to correct and update the database.
According to the public notice issued by the registrar of NGOs on 9th August, 2017, the exercise will be conducted in five zones including Eastern, Central, Northern, Lake and Southern Highlands zones.
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On Monday night in game two of the Eastern Conference playoffs Kyrie Irving become the second-highest playoff scorer in Cleveland Cavaliers history.
Irving, a point guard himself, passed legendary Cavs point guard Mark Price for second all-time on the Cavaliers playoff scoring list. You can take a good guess as to who number one is.
At just 25, Irving is already vaulting himself up a prestigious list of all-time great Cavaliers.
Mark Price even took to Twitter to congratulate Irving on the awesome feat.
Cubs manager Joe Maddon discusses this season's American Legion Week and slugger Kyle Schwarber on Monday, Aug. 14, 2017. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune)
Marshall gets their first road win of the year with a victory over Toledo on Saturday.
A.J. Pierzynski talks about joining the White Sox as an ambassador on Dec. 11, 2017. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune)
An overall increase of 11.4 percent in arrivals during the month of September was reported by Fraport at the 14 airports it manages across Greece.
According to Fraport, domestic passenger traffic increased by 5.9 percent year-over-year last month, while international passenger traffic rose 12.6 percent, with Thessaloniki, Mytilini and Kos seeing the largest increase.
Over the first nine months of this year, 23.9 million passengers arrived at the 14 airports managed by Fraport Greece, which represents a 10.5 percent increase from that same period in 2016.
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STOCKTON -- Police in Stockton investigated two shooting scenes on Sunday night.
The first shooting happened near Manhattan and Knickerbocker drives.
No confirmation yet but it appears there's a body in a driveway off Manhattan Drive in North Stockton @StocktonPolice investigating @FOX40 pic.twitter.com/sQSH2asBAu — Eric Rucker (@EricRuckerfox40) December 11, 2017
A body could be seen in the driveway of a home.
Later, a second shooting happened around 10 p.m. on Greensboro Way near Cambridge Drive. Three to four people were shot and transported to area hospitals by ambulance. Their conditions were not known.
We were covering another shooting in Stockton with this one happened on Greensboro way multiple people taken in ambulance no word of extent of injuries @FOX40 pic.twitter.com/m7QsXltNPQ — Eric Rucker (@EricRuckerfox40) December 11, 2017
It is not known if the shootings were related.
Stay with FOX40 and FOX40.com for updates on this developing story.
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The alleged gunman who shot Rep. Steve Scalise and others Wednesday made a negative post about the representative on his personal Facebook page in January 2015.
James T. Hodgkinson, the man believed to be the gunman at a baseball field in Alexandria, Va., Wednesday morning, posted to his personal Facebook page on Jan. 8, 2015 that “here’s a Republican that should Lose His Job, but they Gave Him a Raise.”
Scalise is currently undergoing surgery for wounds he received Wednesday morning but is reportedly in stable condition, according to his staff.
April 10 Shenzhen Sunline Tech Co Ltd
* Sees net profit for FY 2017 Q1 to decrease by 65 percent to 95 percent, or to be 480,700 yuan to 3.4 million yuan
* Says the net profit of FY 2016 Q1 was 9.6 million yuan
* Comments that increased management expense and selling expense as reasons
Source text in Chinese:goo.gl/4q3VQQ
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
guy who wrote this looks like the villain in a movie where the hero is a crafty mouse
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MANHATTAN, Kan. (KSNT) – A Fort Riley man was arrested for stabbing a Manhattan.
Riley County police said they filed a report for aggravated battery in the 500 block of N. Manhattan at 1:10 a.m. Saturday. RCPD listed a 47-year-old Manhattan man as the vicim when it was reported a known male suspect stabbed him.
The suspect was identified as Mario Maldonado, 28, of Fort Riley, who was arrested and issued a bond of $5,000. RCPD reports Monday that Maldonado was no longer in jail.
By Norbert Michel/Norbert Michel studies and writes about housing finance, including the reform of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, as The Heritage Foundation’s research fellow in financial regulations.
President Donald Trump has vowed to dismantle the Dodd-Frank Act, and on Friday he signed two executive orders to get that process moving. All Americans should be encouraged by this start, especially since the president is only two weeks into his administration.
One of Friday’s executive orders deals with a single Obama administration rule, but the other one sets the table for much broader reforms.
A two-vehicle crash sent one person to an area hospital in McCracken County, Kentucky on Dec. 21.
It happened after 11 am. on Bleich Road in Paducah.
According to deputies, an 80-year-old driver of a Toyota Yaris was turning into her driveway when she pulled into the path of another car. A child in the car was injured and taken to an area hospital.
Mercy Regional EMS, Lone Oak Fire assisted the sheriff's office.
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The Latest on the next trial phase of the man facing a possible death sentence for slaying nine people during Bible study (all times local): 3:15 p.m.
ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY, Va. – Authorities are responding to an industrial accident in Isle of Wight County.
The Isle of Wight County Sheriff’s Office says they received calls reporting the incident just after 10 a.m. Monday morning.
The accident occurred at a large housing complex under construction in the Benn’s Grant neighborhood.
This is a developing situation. No further information is known at this time. Stay with News 3 for updates.
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We are in search of Houston's best sandwiches because we love sandwiches and we love Houston!
Much like the Vietnamese bánh mì, the Mexican torta (the common name for a sandwich) is one of Houston's unofficial sandwich ambassadors (greatest job ever!). It doesn't get quite the respect of the other popular Tex-Mex hand food, the taco, but it's close.
The Pechuga Torta (literally translated: breast cake) at La Tapatia (the Richmond location is my fave) is a marinated and grilled chicken breast on soft, toasted talera bread. The oblong, oversized roll, is larger than a hamburger bun (my dining partner said, "Would you like some sandwich with your bread?") but with a similar soft consistency.
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The Rock Springs City Council will meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, February 6, 2018, at the City Council Chambers located within Rock Springs City Hall.
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Venezuela's ruling socialist party has officially tapped President Nicolas Maduro as its candidate for this year's election.
Socialist party chief Diosdado Cabello on Friday announced the unanimous decision. The government has said the election will be held by the end of April.
Maduro succeeded the late President Hugo Chavez, leading the oil-rich country into a deepening crisis marked by soaring inflation and shortages of food and medicine.
The United States says it will reject the "snap" election. Several Latin America countries condemned holding a vote before Maduro's government and its political opposition complete negotiations aimed at resolving the crisis.
Venezuela's opposition coalition hasn't selected a candidate or decided if it will participate.
Maduro says that in his second term he'll wean Venezuela's economy off of oil production.
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Garcia is out of the lineup Monday against the Yankees.
Garcia will head to the bench following a string of five straight starts, during which he went 4-for-17 with three doubles and two runs. Thanks to his positional versatility, Garcia figures to continue seeing a steady diet of at-bats most weeks, but he'll need to make more of an impact at the dish before attracting interest outside of AL-only formats.
HONG KONG — “It means the joy of beautiful woods,” said Grace Wu Bruce, on the name of her private collection of Ming furniture that is due to hit the block at Sotheby’s in early October. Beginning in the 1980s, Bruce amassed the MQJ collection as she rose to prominence as an expert and dealer in the field of Sixteenth and Seventeenth Century Ming furniture. Her involvement in the field since has led to several curated exhibitions as well as published literature. Watch the short video for a preview of select pieces in the sale. For more information, www.sothebys.com or 212-606-7000.
Wind gusts dying down as dangerous hurricane begins to pull offshore following direct hit on Puerto Rico; Steve Harrigan reports from San Juan
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WILKES-BARRE — Civitas Media, the North Carolina-based company that owns the Times Leader Media Group, has sold another daily newspaper.
Phillips Media Group has acquired the Sedalia Democrat in Missouri.
The Sedalia Democrat was founded in 1868 as a weekly newspaper and began its daily edition, originally called the Daily Democrat, in 1871. Civitas Media acquired the Sedalia operation from Freedom Communications in 2012.
The news comes a day after Civitas Media announced it has reached agreements to sell 16 daily newspapers in Ohio and one in West Virginia to AIM Media Midwest.
An additional four Civitas newspapers in West Virginia including the Logan Banner, Williamson Daily News, Coal Valley News and The Pineville Independent were sold to HD Media.
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“It‘s not accurate to say it’s proven to work. Aspects of it have been proven, but everything that has to be tied together hasn’t happened,” said Simpson, adding he would provide advice to the coalition for free. ”They still need another 10 years to perfect this, and it would be great. There’s lots of thorium. You could get thousands of years of energy out of it.“
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Abundant sunshine will grace us on Tuesday with highs around 70°. It will be cooler near the lake once the afternoon lake breeze kicks in. More unsettled weather is scheduled for mid-week.
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An 81-year-old member of the "Never Miss a Super Bowl Club" might be attending the big game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the New England Patriots for the last time this year.
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The wait for new music will “soon” be over for 30 Seconds to Mars fans. The band released a humorous teaser video to announce their upcoming single “Walk on Water,” which will arrive Aug. 22.
Related: Muse, 30 Seconds to Mars, PVRIS Announce Summer Tour
In the video, a label executive chastises the band for not putting out a new album in four years and that they keep telling their fans they will put out new music sometime “soon.”
“People are sick and tired of soon,” the executive says. “Soon doesn’t mean s—. F— soon. We need to go now.”
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YOLA, Nigeria — Officials in Nigeria say gunmen have killed 15 people in an early-morning attack on a Catholic church, including two priests.
The attack took place in Ayar-Mbalom, a community in Benue state.
Terver Akase, a media aide to the Benue state governor, says the attackers also burned down 50 houses.
President Muhammadu Buhari in a statement calls the violation of a place of worship “vile, evil and satanic” and an attempt to stoke religious conflict.
Benue state in central Nigeria has seen a series of attacks in recent weeks, many linked to a long-running dispute between farmers and herdsmen.
A few days ago 10 people were killed by alleged herdsmen in the state.
This is the adorable moment that a baby hears its mother’s voice for the very first time.
Alison Potts was born with a genetic hearing disorder called Waardenburg syndrome and she unknowingly passed it on to three of her eight children - including little Ellianna.
The condition is a rare genetic disorder most often characterized by varying degrees of deafness as well as a white forelock of hair, skin pigmentation loss, in some cases cleft lip and pallet and issues with the heart.
Alison’s youngest, Ellianna, who is three-months-old, was one of the children born with the condition and was unable to hear her own mother’s voice.
However, after receiving her first pair of hearing aids, the tot was shocked into silence when her mum started to sooth her.
Ellianna Potts was born with a rare genetic disorder called Waardenburg syndrome which meant that she could not hear until she had a hearing aid fitted (left)
'If you want to push us out, help us.' Homeless man says he has no good options but the streets.
Xavier Cabano, 28, and four friends were camped out on 14th Street on Tuesday, eating snacks and guarding a large cart the group uses to store their clothes. He said his group has gotten more grief from police since residents began asking city officials to clear them out.
The first baby born in the new year in the greater Prescott area took its time arriving, hospital staff said Sunday.
Madison May Scott, a 6-pound, 3-ounce, girl was born at 11:24 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 1, at Yavapai Regional Medical Center-East to Karlie Chapman and Cameron Scott.
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — Zach Lofton matched career highs with four steals and seven 3-pointers, and finished with a season-best 34 points to lead New Mexico State in a 90-67 rout of UT Rio Grande Valley on Saturday for its ninth straight win.
New Mexico State (20-3, 7-0 Western Athletic Conference) has won 14 of its last 15 games. UT Rio Grande Valley (12-12, 3-4) had its two-game win streak snapped.
Lofton, who averages 19.9 points and 1.5 assists per game, was one point shy of a career best on 10-of-17 shooting from the field while adding a season-high six assists.
The Aggies' Jemerrio Jones chipped in 10 points and a matched a career-high with 20 rebounds for his 14th double-double of the season.
Nick Dixon scored 15 points and Greg Bowie had 14 for the Vaqueros.
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SCRANTON -- Former railroad cars from the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus will soon have a new purpose.
Officials with the Lackawanna Dining Car Preservation Society say they purchased two sleeping cars and an animal car from the circus.
The society plans to renovate the cars and use them for visitors to experience what it's like to live the traveling experience with their existing dining cars.
Former insurance agent accused of fraud gets probation
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A former insurance agent in Polk County accused of fraud has been given two years of probation.
Court records show 39-year-old Nicholas Menough, of Grimes, last week pleaded guilty to misdemeanor theft, identity theft and fraudulent practice. He also was given a suspended prison sentence of six years and was told to pay restitution. The amount's not yet been determined.
Prosecutors say Menough falsified insurance policy applications and altered financial documents related to the sale of insurance policies. Prosecutors say the scheme reaped him more than $10,000 in advance commission payments and bonuses.
"Saath Nibhana Saathiya" actress Devoleena Bhattacharjee, who played Gopi on the show, is thrilled about starting her singing career with a Krishna bhajan.
This year, Lord Krishna's birthday is coinciding with Independence Day on August 15.
"My song, 'Hey Gopal Krishna karu aarti teri', is a Krishna arti. I plan to sing the song as a gift to my lord around his birthday. I am happy to choose such a pure day to start my singing career," she told IANS about the song, which was launched a day before Lord Krishna's birthday.
"I have grown up listening to stories of 'kanha'. My mother brought me up with his tales. So, I have been devoted to him since my childhood. I got the show '...Saathiya'... that was a gift from him. Luckily, he got me famous as Gopi," she added.
"Hey Gopal Krishna karu aarti teri" is presented by Sarthak Films Entertainment.
(Source: IANS)
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A new culinary creation which sees Italy and Yorkshire collide to incredible effect has gone on sale at Morrisons stores.
The supermarket chain has shaken up the base of our fast food favourite.
To mark Yorkshire Pudding Day (Saturday, February 3) stores are now selling a Yorkshire pudding PIZZA.
The £3 creations are topped with either pepperoni or meat feast.
Jenny Dixon, Yorkshire Pudding Expert at Morrisons, said: “Everyone loves Yorkshire Pudding and everyone loves pizza, so we are combining the two to create the ultimate comfort food for Yorkshire Pudding Day.
"The crust is made the same way as a typical Yorkshire Pudding and is topped the same way as one of our pizzas.
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"We’re looking forward to hearing what customers think but we hope that they’ll love it!”
The pizzas will be available until February 20.
Md. Justices OK Expert's Use Of Medical Files In Injury Case
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 9:49 PM EST) -- Maryland’s highest court ruled Friday that medical records used by an expert trial witness were properly admitted, because the expert relied on the records to form his opinion that a woman didn’t suffer personal injuries because of a car accident, and said the records satisfied a court rule regarding such evidence.
The Maryland Court of Appeals unanimously ruled that a trial judge properly allowed the evidence in a personal injury trial in which Patricia Lamalfa accused Janis Hearn of negligently rear-ending the car she was riding...
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In the golden age of the 1950s and 60s, automakers and designers were often fixated on imagining what cars of the future would look like. Many flew, some were solar-powered and none resemble the vehicles of the 21st century.So, even though it is impossible to accurately depict what a high-performance GT might look like in the year 2049, Behance designer Francesco Gastaldi has decided to do it nevertheless with the Maserati Hommage.Unlike many current vehicles which favor straight lines and sharp edges over flowing body panels, Castaldi’s Maserati Hommage has a gorgeous, curvy design made all the more impressive by the single sheet of glass which acts as the windscreen, roof and rear window.Besides Maserati’s customary side vents, the Hommage doesn’t really resemble any current car from the Italian marque but even still, its exterior has us hopeful that beautiful cars will continue to hit the streets in the coming decades, even if ever-strict regulations limit artistic freedoms.
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Gold and earnings are helping boost Canada’s main stock index. The TSX is gaining to 15,560 as the price of gold increases to 1,330 an ounce.
Restaurant Brands International reported better than expected earnings with restaurants like Burger King and Popeye’s but the Tim Hortons chain did see a drop in sales.
Across the border the Dow is down to 24,437 following a morning gain thanks to boosts in tech stocks. However, Alphabet is seeing a drop in shares despite a better than expected quarterly report. The company, which owns Google, saw shares drop 2.8 per cent as investors looked towards a hefty increase in company costs rather than the $9.5 billion in revenue.
Oil is climbing once again up to 69.05 a barrel.
The Loonie is gaining to 77.90 cents US.
02:44 Reported News Briefs Av 23, 5777 , 15/08/17 Av 23, 5777 , 15/08/17 UN: No room for anti-Semitism and xenophobia The United Nations on Monday condemned violent clashes between white nationalists and counter-protesters in Charlottesville, Virginia. "We're against all racism and bigotry. We believe that there must be no place in our societies for the violent racism, anti-Semitism, xenophobia and discrimination that we've seen in Charlottesville, Virginia that we've seen in recent days," said UN spokesman Farhan Haq. ► ◄ Last Briefs
N.M. delegation calls for $69M from BLM BLM spokeswoman Donna Hummel said until those protests have been formally closed, the money will not be distributed. Check out this story on CurrentArgus.com: http://c-cargus.co/2oOGQyG Members of New Mexico's congressional delegation are requesting the Bureau of Land Management pay nearly $70 million in revenue to the state from a September oil and gas lease sale as soon as possible.
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One man awoke with a start when he heard loud banging coming from outside his home. He rushed to his front door where he found a boy panicking on his step. Then, when the youngster explained what had happened to him, the man leapt into action.
It hadn’t been the best morning for one youngster in Kansas City, Missouri. In August 2017 the boy left his home to make his way to school. However, to his complete horror, he discovered that he’d missed the bus.
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Plano firefighters they battle a fire at a Corner Bakery Café off U.S. 75 Wednesday morning.
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Firefighters said they battled a fire at a Corner Bakery Café in Plano Wednesday morning.
Plano firefighters responded to a call at the Corner Bakery in the 900 block of North Central Expressway near the Collin Creek Mall just before 5 a.m.
Plano Fire Department spokeswoman Peggy Harrell the restaurant had burned for a while before someone noticed and called 911.
Harrell said they expect extensive damage to the building
No further details have been released.
Other than operating as a bar during the evening, The Eddy will be built out of temporary structures to hold outdoor venues and events throughout the day. Kurt Stitser, the co-owner of The Eddy said, "It is open to the general public, all ages so it is a family friendly venue that will create a gathering space in downtown."
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The Seahawks rallied from 11 points down to beat San Francisco 25-23 yesterday. The Hawks ended up as the #3 seed in the NFL Playoffs and will host the Detroit Lions this Saturday at 5:15 pm. Chip Kelly was fired as the Niners coach following the game…..CJ McCollum had a career high 43 points to lead the Trail Blazers to a 95-89 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Blazers were playing without Damian Lillard. They are hoping he’s back in time for Wednesday’s game at Golden State…..Malachi Flynn and Josh Hawkinson were tremendous down the stretch as the WSU Cougars rallied to beat the Washington Huskies 79-74. Hawkinson had 26 points and Flynn scored eight of his 16 in the final two minutes…..The Oregon State women’s team upset the Huskies 73-70.
Viewers watched on as Adam (played by Sam Robertson) made a move on Eva (Catherine Tyldesley) - who has been seeking revenge on Aidan (Shayne Ward) ever since she found out about his affair with Maria (Samia Ghadie) - in the latest instalment of Coronation Street.
However, despite Eva pulling away and telling him that she couldn’t kiss him, Maria clapped eyes on the pair looking cosy first, before she ran off to tell Aidan what she had just witnessed.
Despite insisting that she wasn’t going to tell him at first, Maria finally said when Aidan had told him that his wedding was being brought forward and that they were going to be tying the knot with bride-to-be Jenny Bradley (Sally Ann Matthews) and Aidan’s father (Robert Hawley): “It’s sad you chose her because you think she’s all sweet and innocent. Are you sure [the baby is] yours?"
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Ingredients that fetch top dollar in underground markets and garnish plates at fine-dining restaurants may — quite literally — grow like weeds in your front yard.
The new frontier among top restaurants is "field-to-table," a version of farm-to-table dining that elevates ingredients found in the wild, such as mushrooms, stinging nettle, dandelions, miner's lettuce, and huckleberries.
Some of the most highly rated restaurants in San Francisco, including Benu, Quince, Atelier Crenn, and Lazy Bear, hire professional foragers to supply them with the freshest ingredients that Mother Nature has to offer. These modern hunter-gatherers spend their days, rain or shine, picking food and plants in the wild and can earn upwards of $1,000 for a fruitful haul.
Business Insider spent the day with Bryan Jessop, a professional forager who gave up a career in economics to follow his passion, to see how he makes a living by walking in the woods.
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Former Major League Baseball star Curt Schilling said in an interview with TMZ Sports that the outspokenness of his political views are keeping him out of the MLB Hall of Fame.
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“[Voters] are not hiding the fact that they’ve stopped voting for me because of the thing I’ve said on social media,” Schilling said. “That’s their prerogative as voters.”
“If I had said, ‘Lynch Trump,’ I’d be getting in with about 90 percent of the vote this year,” he added.
Schilling’s lifetime regular season numbers included a 216-146 record, 3.46 ERA and 3,116 strikeouts (15th all-time per Baseball Reference) are good career numbers, but his postseason 11-2 record with a 2.23 ERA in 19 starts and three World Series titles make him among the elite.
Schilling did say that if he does not get voted in, then so be it.
He said, “My dad told me when you leave home at 18 the word ‘fair’ goes out the window. I’m ok with that.”
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WEST HARTFORD - I-84 westbound has reopened at exit 40 following a motor vehicle accident Friday evening.
The closure happened around 6:50 p.m. State police said it was a multi-vehicle accident and several occupants were taken to the hospital for minor injuries.
The highway was closed for several hours causing a major traffic backup. The highway was reopened about 2 a.m.
The mascot for the 2018 Winter Olympics was in our nation's capital.
The Olympic games in PyeongChang, South Korea start in less than two months.
And the mascot, Soohorang, came to meet some Americans.
The white tiger is rich in symbolism.
In South Korea the tiger often represents trust and strength and his white fur represents the snow and ice that are part of the Winter Olympics.
Soohorang also brought a friend with him.
Bandabi, a black Asian bear, is the mascot for the 2018 Paralympic games.
Cardiff Blues chief executive Richard Holland says he would welcome more South African teams to join the Pro14 following the introduction of Cheetahs and Southern Kings last season.
He says they have been "a great addition" to the league.
Sam Smith takes it to church with "Pray," the latest taste from his just-announced forthcoming album The Thrill Of It All. Produced by Timbaland, the gospel-tinged tune fuses the singer's love for soulful R&B and pop.
"I'm young and I'm foolish, I've made bad decisions / I block out the news, turn my back on religion / Don't have no degree, I'm somewhat naive / I've made it this far on my own / But lately, that shit ain't been gettin' me higher," he muses in the song's first verse. The emotionally driven "Pray" is the second song from Smith's new album, following last month's "Too Good At Goodbyes." The Thrill Of It All, the follow-up to 2014's GRAMMY-winning In The Lonely Hour, will arrive on November 3. It will feature credits from YEBBA, Malay, Stargate, Jason "Poo Bear" Boyd and Smith's longtime collaborator Jimmy Napes, who co-wrote the award-winning "Stay With Me."
Federer suffered the problem midway through the second set of his 6-3 6-4 defeat to Alexander Zverev at the Rogers Cup in Montreal on Sunday.
It was just the third time in 38 matches this year that Federer suffered defeat.
Federer said: "I tweaked my back in Montreal and need to rest.I always enjoy playing here. Cincinnati has some of the best fans in the world and I am sorry I will miss them."
"I always enjoy playing here. Cincinnati has some of the best fans in the world and I am sorry I will miss them."
Federer's withdrawal put his participation in this month's US Open in doubt.
A man was killed Tuesday when he was struck by an oncoming train in Oceanside, the San Diego County Sheriff's Department said.
The conductor told deputies the Amtrak train was traveling at approximately 55 mph along the tracks through Oceanside at 7 p.m.
When the train approached the intersection of Cassidy Street and Broadway Street, the conductor saw a man laying on the tracks.
The conductor initiated emergency braking but the train did not stop before striking the man.
The man, who has not been identified, was killed in the collision.
Anyone with information about this case can call the department's non-emergency line at (858) 565-5200.
The Boston Bruins went up 1-0 against the St. Louis Blues on Thursday night after capitalizing on a loose puck in the crease.
B’s forward Jake DeBrusk’s shot went off Blues goalie Jake Allen’s glove, and he lost sight of it in the crease. Krejci pounced on it and scored his ninth goal of the season.
Boston went on to win 3-1.
For a breakdown of Krejci’s goal, check out the Berkshire Bank Exciting Rewind video above.
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LIVONIA, Mich. (WXYZ) - Amazon calls its warehouses “fulfillment centers” because that’s where the orders come to life through smiling boxes and a motivated crew to get them delivered. Want to be a part of their “customer obsessed” team?
Amazon is hiring 850 Warehouse Associates right now for its Livonia warehouse.
The facility is located at 13000 Eckles Road in Livonia.
APPLY ONLINE HERE.
Pay is $13.25/hour
No previous experience is necessary
Must be 18
Must have a high school diploma or the equivalent
Must be trained on the job
Must be willing to work on forklifts, cherry pickers, and other powered industrial trucks
Must be open to extra hours, time off, and a rapid pace
Benefits include:
Health care starting day 1
401(k) with company match
Holiday and overtime pay
Paid time off
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Employee discount
Career Choice program which supports educational and career goals
Do these people hate Mr. Trump more than they love their country?
President Donald Trump. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
So the Southern Poverty Law Center says Donald Trump used dehumanizing language by calling MS-13 gang members “animals.” Yet the group supports the NFL’s Colin Kaepernick and others calling police officers “pigs.”
I guess calling a person a Nazi, Hitler, racist, fascist, sexist, homophobic, white nationalist, traitor and all of the other names leftists (those in the party of tolerance and inclusion) can come up with is not dehumanizing if directed at the president of the United States.
Do these people hate Mr. Trump more than they love their country? I think so.
Ms. Carolyn Parrish age 67 of Chatsworth passed away Tuesday February 7, 2017 at her residence.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Mary Lee Smith; brother, Phillip Smith and a sister in law, Teresa Smith.
Survivors include her daughter and son in law, April and Jason Parker; granddaughter, Alison Parker all of Chatsworth; sisters, brothers and spouses Jeanne Jackson of Chatsworth, Mike and Annette Smith of Dalton, Bruce and Felisha Smith, Larry Smith, Tony Smith all of Chatsworth and Lesia and Andy Smith of Dalton; special friend, Linda Hand of Dalton. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services were Friday, 2:00 p.m. at the chapel of Shawn Chapman Funeral Home with Pastor Stephen Parrish officiating. Interment followed in the Dawnville UMC Cemetery.
The family received friends at the funeral home Thursday, 5:30 till 8:00 p.m.
Arrangements made with integrity by Shawn Chapman Funeral Home, crematory and monuments. www.shawnchapmanfh.com
The leaders of North and South Korea are due to hold a summit this Friday.
It will be the first direct meeting between the countries' leaders for more than a decade.
They are expected to discuss bringing a formal end to hostilities between the two countries.
The meeting will take place on the southern side of the truce village of Panmunjom.
As a part of an exclusive series from within North Korea, Al Jazeera's James Bays reports on his road trip from Pyongyang to the border.
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) Wichita State has announced an eight-year deal with Under Armour for players to wear its apparel and use its equipment, a contract that coincides with the Shockers’ move to the American Athletic Conference.
The Shockers’ high-profile basketball program had been aligned with Nike, but other programs had worn uniforms from other companies. The volleyball program, for example, wore Adidas last season.
One of the benefits of the contract is to establish uniformity throughout the department.
All teams will honor the terms of existing agreements, which means the basketball team will continue to wear Nike next season. It will begin wearing Under Armour gear for the 2018-19 season.
Other AAC schools that wear Under Armour include South Florida, Cincinnati and Temple.
Anson Record 4-H participant Katie Edwards, third from right, visits with the county commissioners during a break in their meeting. She had to visit a meeting to fulfill a 4-H requirement.
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A new arrival in Green Bay was a little anxious to ring in the New Year. Cody Haldiman is the first baby born in Green Bay in 2017.
He rang in the new year at a whopping five pounds nine ounces at 2:30 Sunday morning at HSHS St. Vincent Hospital.
His parents Tiffany and Eric say they couldn't be happier to be first time parents.
"Joy, thankfulness for my doctors and nurses and family, just excitement to have him here and get him out," explained Tiffany Haldiman.
Cody Haldiman was borth 19 days early happy, healthy and full of Packers pride.
Shares in IPL Plastics dipped in their first hours of trading yesterday after the company completed its Canadian IPO.
Shares were down more than 1.3pc after the first three and a half hours, with IPL having raised CAD$178.2m (€116m) as part of the deal.
The company plans to use acquisitions to expand its manufacturing footprint into new countries, chief executive Alan Walsh said in Canada yesterday.
Europe and North America are the company’s two main areas of focus for future expansion, given that IPL has no manufacturing presence in continental Europe, Mr Walsh said.
We leaders often enjoy the affirmation and adulation of others as we express our ideas, provide direction and set future courses.
And we sometimes enjoy it so much that we only want people to agree with us and affirm us, even if we are wrong.
It's called echo chamber leadership. Properly defined, it's an environment in which leaders encourage and encounter only beliefs or opinions that match their own, so that their existing views are reinforced and alternative ideas and pushback are not considered.
Read more: https://www.christianpost.com/voice/the-dangers-of-echo-chamber-leadership.html
About Community Support Torfaen
The community support service is for people with dementia who need support to carry on doing the things they enjoy or to try new activities. This may include support with some daily living activities, as well as leisure and social activities. The service is based on an individual assessment and can be provided at home or in the community.
Ryan Ward: Paul George will face the Lakers for the first time in an OKC uni on Jan. 3 (Staples). Then Jan. 17 & Feb. 4 in OKC. Feb. 8 back in LA.
If the testimony on June 8 by the former F.B.I. director, James Comey, was a startling example of candor in Washington, the appearance on Tuesday by Attorney General Jeff Sessions before the Senate Intelligence Committee was a master class in bamboozling, blustering and butt-covering. Sessions said with outrage that any suggestion that he might have done anything wrong, especially colluding with the Russian government to influence the 2016 election, was an “appalling and detestable lie.” That was a moment of clarity. But it came in his opening statement and was not repeated during the rest of the hearing.
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Kenny Grable (left) and his wife Pat Grable, both of Tampa, take a closer look at art with friends Maggie Cole and her husband Bob Cole, both of Hobe Sound, Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, during the 17th annual Hobe Sound Festival of the Arts along Southeast Dixie Highway in Hobe Sound. "I think it's awesome," said Pat Grable about the festival, "I want one of everything." The festival continues from 10 a.m.to 5 p.m. Sunday. To see more photos, go to TCPalm.com. HOBIE HILER/SPECIAL TO TCPALM
× Storm moving faster, expected to strengthen to Hurricane Nate as it nears Gulf coast
Tropical Storm Nate is gaining speed and strength Friday as it heads toward the Gulf of Mexico — and hurricane warnings have been issued in the U.S., according to the National Hurricane Center.
Nate is moving north-northwest at 21 mph and was about 165 miles north-northeast of Isla Guanaja, Honduras, and about 175 miles southeast of Cozumel, Mexico, according to the hurricane center’s 11 a.m. advisory. The storm has maximum sustained winds of 50 mph.
The storm is predicted to get stronger and faster over the next couple of days.
Nate is expected to reach the eastern coast of the Yucatan Peninsula, then move into the southern Gulf of Mexico on Friday night, according to the advisory. It should approach the Gulf coast Saturday night. Nate is expected to become a hurricane by the time it enters the northern Gulf and make landfall early Sunday near New Orleans, the hurricane center said.
WILLIAMSTOWN, N.J. — The Philadelphia Eagles have surprised a fan who woke up groggy from recent dental surgery asking, “Did I miss the Super Bowl?!?”
She has two tickets for the big game in Minneapolis.
Haley Parks’ father tells NJ.com the team reached out on social media Friday, offering his daughter the tickets.
She says she’s “freaking out” over the news.
Meanwhile, her parents are trying to find flights to Minneapolis.
Her father posted a video on Facebook this week showing the 21-year-old Rutgers student coming out of anesthesia after having her wisdom teeth removed. She babbled about the Eagles through a mouth of cotton packing. The video had been viewed more than a million times.
The Eagles face the New England Patriots on Sunday.
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NEW YORK, April 5 BlackRock Inc, the world's largest asset manager, on Wednesday said it would nominate Cisco Systems Inc chief executive Charles Robbins to serve on its board of directors.
"Throughout his career, Chuck has helped global corporations navigate a world being reshaped by technological advancement," said BlackRock chairman and CEO Larry Fink. "At BlackRock, technology is rapidly transforming how we invest, measure risk, distribute our products, and run our operations."
(Reporting by Trevor Hunnicutt; Editing by Chris Reese)
This occurred at in the intersection of Osbourne and Forbes roads in Madison Township at 8 a.m. Friday. -Noah R. Roberts, 20, Shem Road, Negley, was cited for failure to control after striking some wooden fence posts and a utility pole while driving on Carmel Achor Road in Middleton Township at 7:30 a.m. Thursday.
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A physician accused of bribing Mississippi's former corrections commissioner wants another trial delay.
A lawyer for Dr. Carl Reddix filed a motion Friday saying she needs more time to listen to 4,800 wiretap recordings that may contain evidence relating to Reddix.
U.S. District Judge Daniel Jordan III earlier delayed the trial from October to Feb. 7.
Reddix was indicted in July on six counts of bribery and one count of conspiracy to commit honest services wire fraud. Prosecutors say Reddix bribed then-Commissioner Christopher Epps to secure prison medical contracts, starting at $6,000 a month and then rising when Epps gave Reddix's company another contract.
Reddix has pleaded not guilty and remains free on $10,000 bail. He faces up to 80 years in prison and $1.75 million in fines if convicted.
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Residents expressed outrage when the discussion of a pay raise for the City Council members and the mayor came up at Monday evening’s meeting.
The current pay for a Council member is $30 a meeting; this does not include special session meetings and the current pay for the Mayor is $350 a month.
The pay raises would include $50 a meeting for Council members and $500 a month for the Mayor.
“You have no money now how can you give yourself a raise,” resident Teri Gibbs asked?
Other residents commented about how “it is not supposed to be about the money it is supposed to be about the best interest of the town.”
The raises would not go into effect until the next fiscal year which would be July 1, 2018.
The pay raises were roll call vote and Council members Ryan Jung, Brenda Roberts and Kyle Lane voted yes while Council members Rolland Cagley and Tom Johnson voted no to pass the raises.
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The Baltimore Farmers' Market and Bazaar returns April 23. Located beneath the Jones Falls Expressway at Holliday and Saratoga streets, the market has 13 new food vendors for its 40th season. Here's a look at some of the newcomers you'll see at the Sunday market.
Born in Watertown, MN on August 31, 1965, Tim passed away unexpectedly while in Panama City FL on June 7, 2017.
Tim is preceded in death by his mother, Sharon, grandparents Patrick and Aggie Connors and Winnie and Ernie Golberg.
Tim is survived by his wife Jennifer, step-daughter Nicole (husband Robert), granddaughters BrynnLee and Zayla, his father Tim R. Connors step-mother Jeanne Connors, in-laws Cliff and Donna Cooke and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Tim joined the US Marine Corp in June of 1986 and served in Desert Storm. He was very proud of his Marine Corp service and loved helping veterans. He served as the Commander of Monticello VFW Post 8731. He married Jennifer in August of 2005 and loved being a dad to Nicole and he LOVED being Grandpa!
Interment will be held at Fort Snelling on June 30, 2017 at Assembly Area 1 at 11:05 a.m. A Celebration of Life will be held on July 1, 2017 at the Monticello VFW Post 8731 from 11a.m. to 2 p.m. Memorials are preferred to flowers.
SARDIS, Miss. (AP) – The man accused in the 2014 burning death of a 19-year-old woman has had his capital murder trial date pushed back.
News outlets report District Attorney John Champion said Monday that 28-year-old Quinton Tellis will go to trial Oct. 9. Tellis was originally set to stand trial on June 19, but the date was moved because the daughter of one of the defense attorneys has to undergo medical treatments.
Tellis is accused of setting Jessica Chambers on fire in Courtland. She died after being found on a roadside with burns all over her body.
Authorities say Tellis had been in a relationship with Chambers. He has pleaded not guilty.
Tellis is also accused in the 2015 stabbing death of 34-year-old Meing-Chen Hsiao, a University of Louisiana at Monroe graduate student.
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For those who are interested in snapping up a SNES Classic pre order, a new option could be coming up this week.
However, before you do put money down on one of the nostalgia boxes, you’ll probably be glad to hear that Nintendo have solved one of the issues connected with its predecessor.
The NES Classic Edition was a pretty commodity that sold out just as quick as the SNES.
However, it did have a niggling issue that cut to the core of its old-school fun.
The NES Classic’s controller cord was just too short and it could really create problems for those with a less-than easy setup.
Luckily, Nintendo took on the fan feedback from the NES, making sure that the SNES mini would suffer the same annoying issue.
It has been confirmed that the SNES wire will be 5ft long, 2ft longer than the NES.
April 10 Repros Therapeutics Inc :
* Company holds meeting with FDA to discuss oral Proellex® in the treatment of uterine fibroids
* Before meeting, was notified meeting would be Type C/guidance meeting, rather than Type B/end of Phase 2 meeting as previously expected
* Company intends to announce further information following receipt of additional guidance from FDA on oral Proellex
* Company expects to submit additional information and a proposed clinical protocol within a month on oral Proellex
* FDA confirmed Proellex to continue on current partial clinical hold
* Proellex to continue on partial clinical hold while FDA consult's with its liver experts regarding previously disclosed effects on liver
* FDA agreed to accept additional information from co, its panel of liver experts for consideration by FDA's internal advisory liver team Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
March 20 (Reuters) - Italian club Fiorentina are to rename their training ground the "Centro Sportivo Davide Astori" in honour of their former captain, who died suddenly at the age of 31 earlier this month.
Astori, who played 289 Serie A matches over 10 seasons and won 14 caps for Italy, died of what authorities said was cardiac arrest in his hotel room ahead of a league game against Udinese.
"We've made this decision because that was his home," Fiorentina president Mario Cognigni told Italian media outlet Mediaset. "He went there every day for training and used to spend time there with his family too.
"We believe that honouring him in this way is the right thing to do so the training ground will now be called Centro Sportivo Davide Astori. We will do it as soon as possible."
The defender's death left Italian football in shock and thousands of fans turned out along with players and coaches at his funeral on March 8. (Reporting by Aditi Prakash in Bengaluru)
Cauley-Stein (back) took part in practice Monday and will be a game-time call for Tuesday's matchup with the Suns, James Ham of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Cauley-Stein has missed the last three games with a lower back strain, though his participation in Monday's practice bodes well for a return on Tuesday. Look for Cauley-Stein to test out the back during morning shootaround and pregame warmups before a decision is made on his availability, so we may not get official word until just prior to tip-off. If Cauley-Stein is cleared, Zach Randolph would likely shift back to power forward, with the likes of Skal Labissiere and JaKarr Sampson losing some minutes in the frontcourt.
Hartford Financial Management Inc. raised its stake in Costco Wholesale Corporation by 0.0% during the third quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 16,744 shares of the retailer's stock after buying an additional 1 shares during the period.
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There isn't much work left at this point. Lengele mainly wants to spruce up the washroom and add a few more details. The biggest challenge is simply creating a modern VR experience. The creator only has a first-generation Oculus Rift developer kit, which isn't going to cut it circa 2017 -- he'll need to try things out with a newer headset before you can walk through Deckard's living room as easily as you would in real life. Even so, this might just give you something to do if the Blade Runner 2049 VR experience just doesn't cut it. Let's just hope that the copyright holders don't mind the project's existence, as we've seen what happens when they do.
Students and families tour the new 12-classroom expansion at Shaw Road Elementary in Puyallup following a ribbon-cutting ceremony Aug. 29, 2017. Some school districts are struggling to figure out how to implement the state Legislature’s school-funding fix. Tony Overman toverman@theolympian.com
Future Full of Hope Prayer Service for Couples Struggling with Infertility
A prayer service for couples struggling with infertility and/or miscarriage will be held during National Infertility Awareness Week on April 27 at 7 p.m. at St. Ignatius Martyr Parish in Austin. Sarah’s Hope & Abraham's Promise of the Rabboni Institute, St. Ignatius Parish Respect Life Ministry, and the Diocese of Austin Offices of Pro-Life and Family Life invite all to attend and join with these couples in prayer. A reception will be held immediately following. E-mail shap@teachmehealme.com, call (512) 736-7334 or visit http://infertilityprayerservice2017.eventbrite.com for more information and to register for the prayer service.
Dr. Bronner’s Baby Unscented Gift Set combines four specially formulated organic body care products suitable for babies and people with sensitive skin: Pure-Castile Liquid and Bar Soap, 4-in-1 Organic Sugar Soap and Organic Magic Balm are said to be extra-gentle, made with the finest organic and fair-trade ingredients to nourish and hydrate. The set contains no synthetic ingredients or petrochemical detergents, but cleans and moisturizes with organic coconut, olive, hemp and jojoba oils, forming a creamy lather that leaves skin and hair smooth and soft. SRP for the set is $29.99.
MOSCOW (AP) — An international journalists’ rights organization is calling on Russian authorities to investigate threats made against a newspaper that reported gays were being tortured and killed in Chechnya.
The report this month in the respected Novaya Gazeta drew a range of official denials and rebukes. Chechen President Ramzan Kadyrov on Sunday said international attention to the story constituted a “massive information attack … to blacken our society, lifestyle, traditions and customs.”
A meeting of elders and Islamic leaders in Chechnya after the story appeared called for retribution, which Novaya Gazeta said “pushes religious fanatics toward the massacre of journalists.”
On Monday, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Russia should “act swiftly, decisively and effectively” against threats to the newspaper and to the story’s reporter.
Purdue guard Carsen Edwards 3) shoots over Rutgers forward Mamadou Doucoure during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, in Piscataway, N.J.
The Rangers on Sunday acquired right-handed pitcher Clayton Blackburn from the San Francisco Giants in exchange for Minor League infielder Frandy De La Rosa . Blackburn, 24, has yet to appear in a Major League game, although he was with the Giants for a three-day stint last season.
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NORTON SHORES, Mich. — A Dalton Township resident, 26, was arrested over the weekend for a string of vehicle break-ins in the Norton Shores area.
The suspect was spotted by an off duty officer at the Lakes Mall in Norton Shores, the officer was able to keep the suspect in view until on duty officers were able to arrive.
According to police, over the past two weeks items such as lap top computers, flashlights, back packs, tools and loose change had been taken out of unlocked vehicles.
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Quick action by a Jeannette teen who pulled a fire alarm box near his Penn Avenue home early Tuesday likely saved his house from destruction, the city's fire chief said.
Chief Vance Phillips said the boy realized the house was on fire, but could not use his cell phone because it was not charged and there was not a landline in the home. He went outside and found a nearby fire alarm call box, alerting the department at 12:42 a.m.
Firefighters were at the scene within two minutes, Phillips said, and were on the scene for almost an hour.
“We were able to stop the fire and prevent it from causing further damage,” Phillips said.
The two-story wood-framed home has smoke and water damage. The cause of the blaze is under investigation, Phillips said.
The family was displaced by the fire. The chief did not provide their identities or a dollar estimate of the damages.
GLENDALE — Greendale firefighters on Wednesday morning, May 30 responded to the area of Board Street and Crocus Ct. for reports of a gas leak.
Officials say a crew installing a water main hit the gas line. The gas was shut off and the line was repaired.
No injuries have been reported.
THE Bundaberg Child Protection Week Action Group is urging residents to keep children in mind, especially during September.
The group launched their appeal yesterday at the Bundaberg Police Station in the lead up to Child Protection Week.
This year, the annual week is held from September 3 to 9 with a range of activities held to further the community message that "Child Protection Is Everyone's Business”.
Cr Judy Peters said it was important for adults to come together to show support for the region's children.
"I think young people don't necessarily have a voice and we need to be that voice whether it is as a parent, carer or service provider,” cr Judy Peters said.
This year the action group will hold inaugaral dinner on September 1 which includes an award presentation.
Local artist John Olsen has sculptured the award to be presented.
To find ut more about the activities being held as part of Child Protection Week, head to the Bundaberg Child Protection Week - CPWAG Facebook page.
Several times a week, "village elders" in the scenic Dutch tourist town of Volendam cram into a small hut overlooking the harbour, as yet another boatload of Asian tourists depart in the background. For many the green-and-white "Het Praathuis" - Dutch for "talk house" or "meeting place" is the spot to test local sentiment - whether it be inclement weather, local football success or the unending stream of day-trippers from nearby Amsterdam looking for an "authentic Holland" experience.
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TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s president has issued a direct threat, claiming his country is capable of restarting its nuclear program within hours.
Hassan Rouhani says it could be done “in an hour and a day” if Washington continues with “threats and sanctions” against Iran.
He says that once restarted, the program could quickly be brought to a much more advanced level than it was back in 2015, when Iran signed the nuclear deal with world powers. That agreement capped Iran’s uranium enrichment levels in return for the lifting of international sanctions.
Rouhani’s remarks to lawmakers on Tuesday offered no evidence of Iran’s capabilities but are likely to ratchet up pressure further with the Trump administration.
Rouhani also tempered his threat, adding that Iran seeks to remain loyal to its commitments under the deal.
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Hackenberg could get a look before the end of the season if Josh McCown can't play with a broken left hand, ESPN.com's Rich Cimini reports.
Ineffective in the preseason, Hackenberg has been a healthy scratch as the No. 3 quarterback all year. Jets head coach Todd Bowles already said Bryce Petty will take over as the starter for Week 15 in New Orleans if McCown can't play through his injury, but that doesn't necessarily mean the team would stick with Petty for the rest of the season. It still seems pretty clear that the Jets don't view Petty or Hackenberg as a potential franchise quarterback. The team figures to acquire a young signal caller in the 2018 draft, while McCown has made a strong case to stick around for another year. Regardless of what happens over the next few weeks, Hackenberg likely will find himself fighting for a roster spot in camp next year.
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — Calling hours and funeral services are set for longtime Rep. Louise Slaughter, who died last week after taking a fall at her Washington, D.C., home.
The Democratic congresswoman from the Rochester area was 88 when she died early last Friday at a Washington hospital where she was being treated after falling the week before.
Slaughter’s Washington office announced Monday that calling hours will be held from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday and from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at Miller Funeral and Cremation Services in Rochester.
Her funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Kodak Hall at the Eastman Theatre in Rochester. The service will be open to the public.
Slaughter was elected to congress in 1986. The Kentucky native was the first woman to chair the House Rules Committee.
By BOB BAUM
AP Sports Writer
PHOENIX (AP) - Adam Duvall's grand slam erased an early four-run deficit, and the Cincinnati Reds rallied to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-4 on Wednesday.
Scott Schebler added a tiebreaking two-run drive in the sixth, helping the last-place Reds salvage the finale of the three-game set. Joey Votto and Eugenio Suarez each had three hits.
Both of Cincinnati's homers came off Patrick Corbin (5-2), who gave up a season-high six runs in six innings.
Paul Goldschmidt and John Ryan Murphy went deep for the Diamondbacks, who have dropped 16 of 20 overall.
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Hutton made 27 saves in a 1-0 win over Buffalo on Saturday night.
Holy Hutton -- this guy is hot. This was his fourth straight win and second shutout in the last two weeks. Hutton continues to outpace former Blues' starter Jake Allen and his individual stats (1.70 GAA and .945 save percentage) are the NHL's best. The 32-year-old career backup is living large right now, but there will be regression to the mean at some point. Milk his current greatness, but get ready to slot in someone else when things sour.
Brylie Hager won Friday’s and Saturday’s calf scramble for younger ages during the 65th Annual Chisholm Trail Rodeo this past weekend at the Nocona-based arena. (News photo by Eric Viccaro)
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One constant in architecture is the need to deal with large amounts of data. However, in the past five years, advances in geographic information system (GIS) software have made the task of processing information much faster.“When building models, it would entail days of work collecting information about the area before we could start working on ...
Kensuke Koike is a visual artist from Japan who likes to experiment with images and collages.In this video, Kensuke can be seen putting a picture of a dog through a humble pasta cutter three times, creating a beautiful pixilated collage. The process is incredibly satisfying to watch. Credit: Kensuke Koike via Storyful
Police on Friday arrested 13 persons from several villages along East Bank Demerara (WBD) for various offences.
Based on information received, ranks from the ‘A’ Division around 12 and18:00hrs conducted an operation in the Friendship ,Grove ,Mocha, Providence and Broad street districts of WBD for narcotics, stolen articles ,arms and ammunition and wanted persons.
According to the police, several houses were searched and two 32-inch flat screen televisions and sixty five grams of cannabis were found in an abandoned house at Broad street.
MARBLEHEAD, Ohio — A 77-year-old man in Ohio has pleaded guilty to raping a woman who posted a Snapchat video of herself being attacked.
James Allen says he had been drinking and did not remember what happened.
Police in Danbury Township, near Marblehead, arrested Allen in early August after the victim’s friend saw the Snapchat video and alerted officers. Ottawa County Prosecutor James VanEerten says the video clearly showed a sexual assault taking place.
Prosecutors say Allen pleaded guilty Friday to rape and faces up to 11 years in prison when he is sentenced in December.
Allen said Friday that he takes full responsibility.
April 20 Telenor Asa
* Telenor's Dtac Q1 EBITDA NOK 1,653 million (NOK 1,741 million)
* Telenor's Dtac says 2017 outlook unchanged: Service revenues (excluding interconnect) same level as previous year, EBITDA at least same level as previous year, CAPEX THB 17-20 billion
* During the quarter the number of Dtac subscriptions decreased by 170,000 to 24.310 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting By Camilla Knudsen)
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SAN DIEGO (AP) - A U.S. sailor has been arrested on allegations of stealing grenades from a San Diego-based Navy ship.
Federal prosecutors say Gunner's Mate Second Class Aaron Booker was detained Tuesday in Great Lakes, Illinois.
He is accused of possessing 20 concussion hand grenades reported missing from the USS Pinckney guided missile destroyer.
Booker could not be reached for comment. It was not clear if he had a lawyer.
Court documents say the grenades were discovered missing Feb. 8, 2017.
Booker was tasked with checking the temperature of the ship's locker where the grenades were kept.
He was later sent for duties in Illinois.
In April, an off-duty law enforcement officer in Arizona found a military-issued backpack on the side of a highway with "GM2 BOOKER" written on it containing 18 grenades.
BEIJING (Reuters) - China's Commerce Ministry issued a ban effective from Tuesday on several imports from North Korea, including coal, iron ore, lead concentrates and ore, lead and seafood, a move that is in line with U.N. sanctions announced this month.
Beijing issued the banning order on Monday.
U.N. sanctions must be implemented 30 days after the resolution was approved in a vote on Aug. 6.
The Chinese government said any cargoes already on their way to China would be cleared by customs as usual before the U.N. sanctions deadline.
Related Coverage China pressed iron ore traders to halt business even before U.N. sanctions
Two years saving the world, not all humans are thrilled by the Autobots' presence on planet Earth. But mankind soon discovers the consequences of leaving the planet unprotected.
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Text 2017 ADV 229042—Pamela Gorski vs Michael Erlanson, et al. Petition for declaratory judgment filed. P. L. Gorski, atty.
VATICAN CITY — Almost all Vatican officials initially opposed Pope Francis’ idea of bringing the Israeli and Palestinian presidents together for a prayer summit, he said in an interview published...
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Everyday items are getting a fresh start thanks to local artists.
The 8th Annual ABQ Recycled Art Fair is an annual event which features New Mexico art vendors, a youth market, educational activities, fun contests, and live musical performances. Recycled art is work created from 75 percent or more discarded material—most of which would have otherwise piled up in storm water drains or landfills. The general inspiration is to rethink: “reduce, reuse, recycle”.
The 8th Annual ABQ Recycled Art Fair is free for the whole family and will be held at the Open Space Visitor Center on Saturday, April 29 and Sunday, April 30. A variety of activities will be held on both days between 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
For more information on the fair, visit the Recycled Art Fair website.
In the new video below, Leif Edling (The Doomsday Kingdom, Candlemass, Avatarium) gives a run through of his current gear:
The Doomsday Kingdom released their self-titled debut album on March 31st via Nuclear Blast. With this first studio masterpiece, including eight epic doom metal tracks and a pinch of NWOBHM, Leif Edling and his bringers of darkness invoke the spirits of the catacombs and prove that doom has never been so alive.
The Doomsday Kingdom tracklisting:
“Silent Kingdom”
“Never Machine”
“A Spoonful Of Darkness”
“See You Tomorrow”
“The Sceptre”
“Hand Of Hell”
“The Silence”
“The God Particle”
Track-by-track Part 1:
Track-by-track Part 2:
“Hand Of Hell” lyric video:
“A Spoonful Of Darkness” lyric video:
“The Sceptre” lyric video:
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An overturned car caused traffic chaos for rush hour commuters in Swansea .
The vehicle overturned in the westbound lane of Carmel Road, Winch Wen, just before 8am.
The road was closed while police directed traffic following the incident, between Colwyn Avenue and Mansel Road.
A spokesman for South Wales Police said: "We received a report of a one-vehicle road traffic accident with a vehicle on its side at 7.43am on Carmel Road – no injuries reported."
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The vehicle has since been removed from the area and traffic is said to have returned to normal.
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court is rejecting Arizona's plea to stop issuing driver's licenses to young immigrants known as "Dreamers" who are protected from deportation.
The justices did not comment Monday in leaving in place an appeals' court decision in favor of the immigrants who sought licenses.
About 20,000 young immigrants in Arizona are protected from deportation under a 2012 program started by the Obama administration. The Trump administration is trying to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, but has been blocked by federal courts.
The high court recently turned down an administration request to take on the DACA controversy.
Arizona sought to prevent DACA-protected immigrants from getting licenses. Then-Gov. Jan Brewer cited a desire to reduce the risk of licenses being used to improperly access public benefits.
MOSCOW, April 12 Russian inflation could fall below 4 percent in April-May, but inflation pressure in the second half of the year could make it difficult to keep inflation near the central bank's target in 2018, analysts at the Russian central bank said on Wednesday.
The analysts also said in a report that the current balance of inflation risks allowed for a gradual reduction of the central bank's key rate.
The central bank should be careful with lowering the key rate to keep inflation near 4 percent in 2018-2019, and Russian gross domestic product could grow by 2 percent this year, they added. Next key rate policy meeting is set for April 28.
The opinions expressed by the analysts do not necessarily reflect the official position of the central bank. (Reporting by Elena Fabrichnaya and Alexander Winning; editing by Katya Golubkova)
Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has revealed that the Senate has started the process of amending the Constitution to allow for the creation of state and community Police.
Saraki made the revelation via his verified Twitter handle, while details were provided on the Medium page of the Senate President.
He also listed the key actions the Nigerian Senate is currently focusing: “Constitutional amendment for State and community police, passage of police reform Bill, confirmation of new police service commission members, consideration of security summit report, constitutional review as it relates to role of national security agencies coordination.”
Finn Balor Returns To The Ring On Tonight’s RAW
As noted, Finn Balor reportedly suffered a concussion during last Monday’s WWE RAW match against Jinder Mahal after taking a stiff forearm to the face.
Balor was kept off weekend WWE live events but was re-evaluated at tonight’s RAW in Columbus, Ohio. It appears he passed the Impact concussion test as he was cleared to return to the ring. Balor answered Curt Hawkins’ open challenge and quickly defeated him.
No word yet on what’s next for Balor but he has not been announced for a match at the April 30th Payback pay-per-view and is not currently involved in any feuds.
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There is no exact date of the next meeting on Syria in Astana, official representative of Kazakh Foreign Ministry Aybek Smadiyarov said July 4, RIA Novosti news agency reported.
“We hope that the negotiations (on Syria in Astana) will be held by the end of the year,” he said.
Astana hosted nine rounds of negotiations for the settlement in Syria, where an armed conflict continues since 2011. The main decision of the meetings in Astana was the creation of de-escalation zones, which significantly reduced the level of violence in Syria.
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PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — A Cambodian court has found a British man guilty after he was arrested with other foreigners for allegedly posting photos on social media of sexually suggestive dancing at a party.
Siem Reap provincial court spokesman Yin Srang said 31-year-old Daniel Jones was sentenced Tuesday to one year in prison for producing pornography. The court, however, said he can go free Wednesday based on his having already served one month and 22 days in prison, with the rest of the term suspended.
The spokesman said Jones could continue to be held if the prosecutor files an appeal within one day.
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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. - U.S. Senator Bob Corker (R-Tenn.) released the following statement after President Donald J. Trump announced his intent to nominate John L. Ryder to serve as a member of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Board of Directors.
'With over 9 million customers, TVA is the largest public power utility in the nation, and it is critical that it remain a low-cost, reliable producer of electricity for both ratepayers and our state's business recruitment efforts,' said Corker. 'John Ryder is a highly respected leader in Tennessee and fully understands TVA's mission. He will bring valuable experience to the board, and I am honored to recommend him to my colleagues for swift confirmation.'
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The Le Creuset Shamrock Dutch Oven Le Creuset
Le Creuset is no stranger to themed kitchenware, but this time they're celebrating St. Patty's day with a Shamrock Dutch Oven.
The dutch oven is bright green and shaped like a clover.
It is available to shop now for $225.
Fresh on the heels of their recent lavender and Mickey Mouse launches, everyone's favorite French cookware brand is back…with a leprechaun-approved, clover-shaped Dutch oven, ahead of St. Patrick's Day.
Dubbed the Clover Cocotte, Le Creuset's bright hunter-green cast-iron Dutch oven hits websites and stores today for $225, and it is the perfect vessel for Irish stew, Dublin Coddle or any other festive fare you can conjure up.
An heirloom-style cast-iron pot to add to our collection? We're feelin' pretty lucky.
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The Chicago Cubs will be taking on the Washington Nationals in the National League Division Series as they begin their title defense.
The Cubs finished the regular season with a 92–70 record to win the National League Central Division. It marked the Cubs' second straight division title.
The Nationals handily won the National League East Division by 20 games with a 97–65 record.
The Cubs will send Kyle Hendricks to the mound in Game 1 against Stephen Strasburg.
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GENEVA, Feb 2 (Reuters) - An estimated 90 migrants are feared to have drowned off the coast of Libya after a smuggler’s boat capsised early on Friday, leaving three known survivors and 10 bodies washed up on shore, the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) said.
Survivors told aid workers that most of the migrants on board were Pakistanis, who form a growing group heading to Italy, IOM spokeswoman Olivia Headon, speaking from Tunis, told a Geneva news briefing.
“They have given an estimate of 90 who drowned during the capsise, but we still have to verify the exact number of people who lost their lives during the tragedy,” she said. (Reporting by Stephanie Nebehay; Editing by Peter Graff)
MANHEIM, Pa. (AP) - Pennsylvania Lottery officials say the winning Powerball ticket worth almost $457 million was sold at a convenience store in Lancaster County.
Officials said the ticket was sold at Speedway in Manheim. The store earns a $100,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket. It was the only winner of the huge March 17 jackpot, the eighth largest ever.
The ticket matched all of the winning numbers: 22-57-59-60-66 and Powerball 7.
Powerball is played in 44 states plus Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
The largest jackpot in Powerball history was $1.6 billion. Three winning tickets were sold in that Jan. 13, 2016, drawing.
Journalist Arkady Babchenko is alive after reported murder
The Russian journalist was reported murdered yesterday, but has since spoken at a news conference in Kiev, where he apologised to his wife
Lehtonen relieved an injured Ben Bishop (head laceration) in Friday's home game against the Golden Knights, but he took the loss by allowing two goals on 11 shots.
The Finnish tender was forced into duty early in the third period after Bishop was struck in the mask with the puck and bloodied. He promptly allowed a goal from James Neal and then Neal got him a second time by going top shelf. Unfortunately for Lehtonen, he'll go down in the books as the first netminder to lose to the Golden Knights, and in the season opener of all times.
Related Coverage Milford Police warn parents to keep kids on dirt bikes, ATVs off public roads
WEST HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — A warning was issued to West Haven parents from the town’s police department.
Officers are now addressing kids who are illegally and dangerously riding their bikes in traffic.
The police department’s Facebook page recently posted a picture showing kids popping wheelies in front of a car.
Related Content: Milford Police warn parents to keep kids on dirt bikes, ATVs off public roads
Police say parents should talk to their kids about this dangerous and illegal behavior.
Otherwise, officials say they will need to get involved and confiscate the bikes before someone gets hurt.
Markkanen (personal) will remain out Saturday against the Clippers.
Markkanen remains away from the team following the birth of his first child, and Saturday will mark his second consecutive absence. Paul Zipser got the start in his place Wednesday in Portland, so expect that to again be the case, unless coach Fred Hoiberg opts to go with Bobby Portis. Markkanen, meanwhile, should be considered questionable for Monday's game in Sacramento.
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Wine on tap is the next big thing
“It’s just getting people to realise that even if it comes out of a keg, it can be the same, if not better quality than what comes out of the bottle,” said Philip Rich, general manager of wine for The Lucas Group. “The first screwcap wines came out in the early 2000s and diners would send it back. Seventeen years later, everyone accepts screw caps.” Source, News
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* China National Chemical Corporation announced today that it has extended the tender offers to purchase all publicly held registered shares of Syngenta AG
* Chemchina announced today that the tender offers to purchase all publicly held syngenta shares and adss will end on 4 May, 2017. Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting by John Revill)
The Inside Story of Sputnik's Effect on the US Space Program
An embarrassment for the US at the outset of the space race eventually gave way to a period of scientific diplomacy with Soviet researchers.
Wrong Lady Liberty on stamp to cost US Postal Service $3.5M
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LAS VEGAS (AP) — A judge has ordered the U.S. Postal Service to pay $3.5 million to the sculptor of a Statue of Liberty replica at the New-York-New York casino-resort in Las Vegas after an image of the replica was mistakenly used on a stamp.
Sculptor Robert Davidson sued the Postal Service for copyright infringement over the "forever" stamp design released in 2011 that featured the face of his Lady Liberty. The Postal Service had been releasing the stamps for at least three months before discovering it was not an image of the New York statue.
Postal Service attorneys argued Davidson's design was too similar for him to claim copyright.
Photo: File Photo U.S. Postal Service shows the Lady Liberty first-class postage...
A federal judge sided with Davidson last week and agreed his work was an original design with a more modern, feminine and contemporary face.
The Postal Service declined to comment.
Blue Buffalo (NASDAQ:BUFF) is added by Citi to its U.S. Focus List and called a Top Pick by the analysts team.
Susquehanna analyst Pablo Zuanic is also out with a new note on Blue Buffalo, calling the stock the "most attractively valued" growth stock in its food and beverage coverage universe.
"The big picture, in our view, is that the market is missing the fact that the 'natural' pet food segment continues to grow in the low teens, so c10% growth is realistic for BUFF given its #1 position in the segment as it adapts to channel shift, gaining exposure in ecommerce, independents, and farm and feed," writes Zuanic.
Both firms cite attractive valuation on Blue Buffalo.
JERUSALEM — The Israeli government has acknowledged it cannot expel African migrants against their will and has cancelled all pending deportation orders.
In a statement to the Supreme Court on Tuesday, the state says: “It is not possible to implement expulsions to a third country without (migrants’) consent.”
Some 35,000 African migrants, mostly from Sudan and Eritrea, are in Israel. The government wants most of them to leave, but has not been able to find a way to expel them lawfully.
Last month, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reached a deal with the U.N. to resettle half of the migrants in Western nations and absorb the rest. But hours later, he called it off, caving in to nationalist critics who said it wasn’t enough.
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(Reuters) - A broad low pressure area over the Caribbean Sea has an 80-percent chance of developing into a cyclone, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said on Saturday.
The Miami-based center said the showers and thunderstorms area, currently located some 250 miles (400 km) northeast of the Turks and Caicos Islands, was expected to form into a tropical depression later on Saturday.
Asia Ta holds up an iPad with a photo of her dog, Louie, while getting treatment at Seattle Children’s Hospital. The Pasco 13-year-old was diagnosed with a rare soft tissue cancer in January. Courtesy of Angela Leonard
Kyle Edmund and his coach are facing an unprecedented problem with their national allegiances.
The 23-year-old arrived at Wimbledon practice courts on Wednesday wearing an England football shirt, having cheered on the home-side during their penalty shoot-out victory over Colombia.
However, his Swedish coach Fredrik Rosengren turned up in his own national team’s kit, prompting Edmund to tweet a photo of them jokingly sparring.
Kyle Edmund
He wrote: “When your coach is a Swede and you tell him it’s coming home… let’s go @England!”
When your coach is a Swede and you tell him it's coming home... let’s go @England! 🦁🦁🦁 #ThreeLions pic.twitter.com/b319rJqSM7 — Kyle Edmund (@kyle8edmund) July 4, 2018
England face Sweden in the World Cup quarter-final on Saturday.
But both men may miss out on watching the match, with Edmund scheduled for a third-round match on Saturday if he wins his match on Thursday.
Your Cole County Commissioners are burning the midnight oil at the courthouse. Western District Commissioner Kris Scheperle says they spent a two full days on budget work last week …
Cole County has about $23-million in reserves. Scheperle says the proposed budget has a 1 – percent cost of living raise for staff, but he’d like to see more They got a 2 – percent hike and merit raises last year. By law, the 20-18 county budget has to be done by early next month.
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It was part of a national effort targeting the buyers - or johns - who are driving the sex trafficking trade all over the U.S. Now a Nevada assembly woman has joined forces with advocates and law enforcement to propose a new law to reduce the crime. Channel 2 News rode along during the undercover operation with the Regional Street Enforcement Team and spoke with the legislator about the new bill.
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Elections are taking place for various positions in Milton town government today, April 24 from 7am-8pm. Results will be posted on the Milton Times website.
Any band whose motto is “Bring back the art of making music” has set a lofty critical bar for themselves. On their second release, Milwaukee’s Rebecca and the Grey Notes perform increasingly assured chin-ups on that bar with a smart, sincere amalgam of unassumingly sweet acoustic country, light blues-rock swagger and a hooky sort of Americana. The familial bond of lead singer Rebecca Famularo and the presence of her lead guitarist-father among her three Grey Notes put them in the city’s parent-child lineage of The Spanic Boys, an act whose rootsiness aptly parallels their sound, too.
Regardless whether she’s singing of love gone right, wrong or yet to be requited, Rebecca brings to it a balance of softness and stridency that ought to win her favor with listeners who already have Bonnie Raitt and Sheryl Crow in their playlists.
It is time to get ready for the 2017 NHL Entry Draft. Now that the Leafs are a playoff team, Toronto's scouting staff must work a little bit harder to acquire top talent at the amateur level.
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Kate Middleton and Prince William are jetting off for another royal tour! Kensington Palace announced on Monday that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will be going on the Royal Tour of Sweden and Norway from Jan. 30 through Feb. 2. The Duchess will be nearing the start of her third trimester at that time as she is expecting to give birth in April. It will be the couple’s first out-of-the-country royal tour since it was announced that Kate is expecting the couple’s third child this past…
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Ryan Harper is a senior product manager at Condé Nast Entertainment, where he supports the video initiatives of brands such as The New Yorker, Pitchfork, and Wired. He's also been a product manager at iHeartMedia; a cofounder of the music distribution startup Newquill, and a developer of iOS and Android apps for DirecTV, LACMA, and WebMD. Ryan is a graduate of Yale University.
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- State superintendent candidate Lowell Holtz was chastised by his former school board for donating football field bleachers without notice to a nearby private school his children attended.
Personnel records obtained by The Associated Press show Holtz was also at odds with the Whitnall School District board over his communication about a district employee who used a computer to facilitate a sex crime.
Holtz retired as superintendent in June and faces two-term incumbent state superintendent Tony Evers in the April 4 election for state superintendent.
Holtz said Monday the bleacher deal saved the district a couple thousand dollars it would have cost to haul them away. And he says he withheld news of the cafeteria worker's arrest at the request of police and held a public meeting about it after the name was made public.
What are the MOST Shazamed songs of all time?
The music-identifying app Shazam released a list of “The 10 Most Shazamed Songs of All Time.”
So, these are the songs that are playing somewhere when you see people holding up their phones trying to figure out what they are.
Here’s the list, along with the number of times they’ve been tagged…
1. “Wake Me Up”, Avicii . . . 22.3 million Shazams
2. “Blurred Lines”, Robin Thicke, with T.I. and Pharrell . . . 20.1 million
3. “Lean On”, Major Lazer with MØ and DJ Snake . . . 20.1 million
4. “Somebody That I Used to Know”, Gotye with Kimbra . . . 19.9 million
5. “Let Her Go”, Passenger . . . 19.6 million
6. “Rather Be”, Clean Bandit with Jess Glynne . . . 18.8 million
7. “Cheerleader (Felix Jaehn Remix)”, OMI . . . 18.7 million
8. “Thinking Out Loud”, Ed Sheeran . . . 18.7 million
9. “Take Me to Church”, Hozier . . . 18.6 million
10. “Thrift Shop”, Macklemore and Ryan Lewis with Wanz . . . 16.1 million
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Listeners lined the streets waiting for Billy Graham’s motorcade. Some held signs to pay tribute to the Graham family as they rode by.
Local police showed up at our summer park visits. They stayed and played corn hole with children, and took selfies with listeners!
Summer backpack drive supporting local schools.
The 106.9 the Light programming team visited its local Rescue Mission for a tour and served lunch to the homeless.
At Christmas, 106.9 the Light’s Family Night with Denver and the Mile High Orchestra was a fun, free event for families. A photo booth was created to get pictures with the Troy & Tricia Morning Show!
OTTAWA — The Liberal government is planning to introduce long-promised legislation as early as Tuesday to strengthen controls on the sale, licensing and tracing of guns.
The Liberals are bracing for political pushback from the Conservatives, as the bill would repeal some measures passed by the previous government.
The bill is expected to fulfill Liberal election platform promises to enhance background checks for anyone buying a handgun or other restricted firearm, as well as require purchasers to present a valid licence.
The Liberals also pledged to require vendors to keep records of all firearms inventory and sales to assist police in investigating gun trafficking and other firearms-related crimes.
The government has stressed that it has no interest in reviving a national long-gun registry.
Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale has already earmarked more than $327 million over five years, and $100 million a year thereafter, to address criminal gun and gang activities.
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* Affiliates of H.I.G. Capital successfully complete tender offer to acquire NCI Inc Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
So by now you’ve probably heard Justin Timberlake is performing the Halftime show at this Sunday’s Super Bowl. One has to wonder though what NFL execs thought of his comments during the Super Bowl press conference. When he was asked if his son would play football he shut it down without hesitation, saying it would never happen! The back peddling started almost immediately after… Do you guys think the NFL would be upset by Justin’s comments? -Suits
1:20 The United States of Powerball Pause
57:11 Dave Barry and Carl Hiaasen talk politics, Florida and a presidential bid at the Miracle Theatre
2:27 Dave Barry discovers something other than fish in the ocean off Rio
1:28 The day Cassius Clay and The Beatles shared the ring
5:48 Dave Barry's 2016 Holiday Gift Guide
1:38 Dave Barry goes searching for protesters on the campaign trail
0:59 Penn State fans gather in Los Angeles for Rose Bowl pep rally
2:19 What advice did James Franklin give his players at the Rose Bowl?
1:33 Students hold #NotMyPresident protest at Penn State
Ex-prosecutor becomes first black leader of Louisiana ACLU
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A former prosecutor and Louisiana Supreme Court staffer will be the first black executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Louisiana.
The New Orleans Advocate reports 36-year-old Alanah Odoms Hebert starts Monday, succeeding the retired Marjorie Esman.
In the wake of the organization's successful legislative push for criminal justice reform last year, Hebert says she hopes to continue to tackle Louisiana's status as a top incarcerator and expand the group's focus on issues like gay rights.
The New Jersey native has somewhat of an atypical background for the group, which often spars with prosecutors. She says she joined the Orleans Parish District Attorney's office with idealistic hopes, but felt she became "complicit" in pursuing harsh penalties.
She's also served as the state Supreme Court's deputy general counsel.
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Information from: The New Orleans Advocate, http://www.neworleansadvocate.com
Kellton Tech Solutions Ltd's net profit for the quarter ended September 2017 rose 15.6 per cent to Rs 14.96 crore, compared to Rs 12.95 crore in the corresponding period of the previous fiscal, the company said.
The Hyderabad-based company said in a statement that total revenues grew 22.6 per cent to Rs 185.25 crore from Rs 151.07 crore.
The company added six new clients during the second quarter of 2017-18.
"We are confident of maintaining the growth momentum going forward", its Chairman, Niranjan Chintam, said.
With the the help of the brewery we compiled a handful of fun facts about the history of Saint Arnold. Saint Arnold has won more Great American Beer Festival and World Beer Cup medals than any brewery in the South.
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LONDON, April 5 British housebuilder Galliford Try said on Wednesday it would not make a formal bid for fellow builder Bovis, the second of two suitors to pull out of a potential buyout of the ailing firm.
Bovis, whose CEO quit in January following a profit warning resulting from a failure to build enough homes on time, has been subject to takeover speculation since a major shareholder wrote to another builder suggesting a tie-up earlier this year.
"It has... become clear to the Board of Galliford Try that it is not possible to secure the support of the Board of Bovis on terms that represent the best interests of Galliford Try shareholders," the firm said on Wednesday.
Fellow builder Redrow said last week it would not make a formal offer after its initial bid was rejected at too low. (Reporting by Costas Pitas, Editing by Paul Sandle)
WASHINGTON (AP) — Police say two men have been arrested for their role in a violent altercation outside the Turkish ambassador's residence during a visit to Washington by Turkey's president last month.
The Metropolitan Police Department said in a brief statement that Sinan Narin had been arrested in Virginia on an aggravated assault charge.
It said Eyup Yildirim had been arrested in New Jersey on charges of assault with significant bodily injury and aggravated assault.
The department released no further details about the suspects but said additional information would be available Wednesday.
U.S. officials had strongly criticized the Turkish government after President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's security forces pushed past police and violently broke up a protest outside the residence on May 16.
"This song presented the opportunity," he told XXL. "Of course I'm a big fan of Migos and we crossed paths on the road a bunch of times. Offset's verse on 'Bad and Boujee' was crazy, so I really wanted to get him on something and it worked out for this song."
The lyric video features cartoonish 'Miami Vice' clips, with each rapper's head superimposed over a character. In one scene, Jon plays a perp that Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas are apprehending; In another, he's pictured busting a move on an '80s dance floor. Watch the lyric video for "Alive" - here.
The best tweets in cycling this week
As we all know, cyclists and Twitter is often a fantastic combination, allowing the fans a behind the scenes look at what goes on in and around the professional peloton. Here are some of the tweets that caught our eye this week, including ones from Michal Kwiatkowski, Tom Moses, Ted King and more.
1. Perfect ornament for the downstairs loo
2. I really hope this was a one take video
3. The mid-season transfer we didn’t see coming
4. More super top secret marginal gains for recovery
5. Will accept bribes for entries
6. Still not the weirdest outfit choice I’ve seen
7. Is Danny MacAskill real..?
8. One Sky sandwich with chips please
9. Progress
10. A great way to announce your Tour team
1:00 Rock Hill shoppers do the Valentine's Day scramble Pause
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1:33 Repealing Obamacare without replacement 'irresponsible,' say York Co. protesters
3:46 'He's reloading': 911 call from Emanuel AME after Dylann Roof shot 9 parishioners
1:53 Tennessee wildfires damaged more than 100 homes, buildings, say officials
1:42 Winthrop students: Rock Hill buses would make city more accessible
1:06 Trump supporters at Fletcher, NC rally
1:10 Video: Winthrop's Mike Howland keeps Eagles men's basketball moving in the right direction
1:02 Nikki Haley's last Christmas open house as governor
Following Morecambe Sailing Club’s highly successful New Year Big Bay Dip, Morecambe Sailing Rear Commodore, Phil Preston, presented cheques for £175 to James Donnell of RNLI, Morecambe and to Lisa Preston of St John’s Hospice, Lancaster.
Mr Preston said: “The Big Bay Dip held on New Year’s Day exceeded all our expectations and we were pleased to support both exceedingly worthwhile charities. We are told that the bucket collection by the Hospice collectors on the sea front raised another £198 for their cause.”
Pictured are Phil Preston presenting Lisa Preston of St John’s Hospice with a cheque.
“It is as if the brain reacts to a stimulus by building then razing a tower of multi-dimensional blocks, starting with rods (1D), then planks (2D), then cubes (3D), and then more complex geometries with 4D, 5D, etc. The progression of activity through the brain resembles a multi-dimensional sandcastle that materializes out of the sand and then disintegrates,”
Shoe cobbler Sunny Yoo, of Ellicott City, is asking for the public’s help to find his prize-winning shoes that earned him a silver medal in an international shoe repair contest after they were stolen from his family’s business over the weekend.
In December 2016, Yoo submitted the pair of Allen Edmonds dress shoes to the 2016 German Shoe Repair contest, repairing the right shoe and leaving the tattered left shoe untouched. He was among more than 40 cobblers to compete throughout the U.S. and Europe.
Yoo said Monday that he was “very disappointed” to find out that his first medal-winning shoes were stolen from the family-owned business, Cobbler & Co. shoe repair, at the Arundel Mills mall either Dec. 7 or 8.
“The shoes were displayed in the front of the store so customers could see,” Yoo said. “We had a ‘do not touch’ sign on the display. I believe they were stolen when we were working and had our backs toward the machine.”
Yoo is offering a free shoe repair to anyone with information about the theft.
D∆WN has released a second video for her bold, brassy single, “Renegades” from her 2016 album Redemption. The video, subtitled “A Dance Story,” features D∆WN and two backup dancers, well….dancing.
Wielding various props—baseball caps, tulle wraps, sweatshirt bodysuits, the usual—D∆WN and her backups first appear in black leather thongs and bras. After gyrating in choreographed harmony for a while, the screen turns neon green and they go to work at a ballet barre.
D∆WN, formerly known as Dawn Richard on previous solo records, released the singles “Gravity” and “Break Me” earlier this summer.
Watch “Renegades- A Dance Story” below and read our November 2016 Q&A with D∆WN here.
NEW YORK — Chicago White Sox outfielder Melky Cabrera has been reinstated from the paternity list before the opener of a three-game series against the New York Yankees.
Cabrera missed three games in Minnesota to return to Chicago for the birth of his fourth child, daughter Mianna. The left fielder was back in the lineup Monday night, batting third against his original team.
To clear a roster spot, the White Sox optioned outfielder Willy Garcia to Triple-A Charlotte after Sunday's win over the Twins.
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Sam Ahmed, also known as WebsterX, is a recording artist from Milwaukee. Entrenched in his music, WebsterX delivers a message of hope with stories from his path to finding his own identity. With vibrant lyrics addressing his dark past WebsterX holds the torch for his city and lights the way to a bright future. Spreading positivity through his community WebsterX is a co-founder of a youth organization called FreeSpace. With impressive national press coverage and award winning music videos WebsterX has put a spotlight on Milwaukee's budding music community and continues to see his vision become a reality.
Is SUR turning into divorce court?!
During Vanderpump Rules' final reunion episode tonight, Scheana Marie will face Mike Shay for the first time since telling him she wants a divorce in November, and it's safe to say it will be just about as emotional--and awkward--as you'd imagine. Especially because Mike finds out about her new boyfriend, actor Rob Valletta, right then and there.
"It's unfortunate," Mike says of Scheana's new relationship in E! News' exclusive sneak peek above. "You having a new boyfriend I think is very quick."
But when he says he doesn't even know who his ex's new beau is, Scheana quickly informs him that he does. "That's the guy you're dating?!" a shocked Mike asks, before confirming he does in fact know him.
Feel free to cringe, like many of the other cast members, at any time.
It’s the time of year when area crop farmers do a lot of waiting.
“Most of the guys I talk to are getting their equipment ready, watching the fields and waiting for the right moment to get after it,” said Terry Basol, Iowa State University Extension Field Agronomist.
Basol, who works out of the ISU Extension Northeast Iowa Research farm near Nashua, said that although some farmers have already begun to harvest, most northeast Iowa farmers are still a couple weeks away from taking out their corn and soybeans.
For more of this article, see Tuesday's New Hampton Tribune or Thursday's Nashua Reporter.
By any outward criteria, Putin could afford to let Navalny campaign freely. It’s obvious that Russia has weathered the economic consequences of the commodity price collapse and Putin’s 2014 break with the West. The oil price is holding at a level the government considers sustainable for the Russian budget. Core inflation is down to the U.K. level. Economic growth is back, and there’s especially robust progress in agriculture, the sector Putin had singled out for priority development as Russia battened down its hatches in 2014. The Saudi king has paid his first ever visit to Moscow: Russia is stronger in the Middle East than it has ever been since the breakup of the Soviet Union. Ukraine, the biggest thorn in Putin’s side, has descended into its usual quagmire of political squabbling and economic incompetence. In other words, everything is going reasonably well -- there are no obvious defeats or failures that could undermine Putin’s dominance in Russia.
A woman ties a Rakhi or a traditional Indian sacred thread on the wrist of a taxi driver to celebrate the Hindu festival of Raksha Bandhan, during which a sister ties one or more of the sacred threads onto her brother's wrist to ask him for her...more
A woman ties a Rakhi or a traditional Indian sacred thread on the wrist of a taxi driver to celebrate the Hindu festival of Raksha Bandhan, during which a sister ties one or more of the sacred threads onto her brother's wrist to ask him for her protection, in Kolkata, August 7, 2017. REUTERS/Rupak De Chowdhuri
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Irish billionaire John Magnier is to sell a €125m painting at auction in New York next month.
Amedeo Modigliani’s nude painting "Nu couche (sur le cote gauche)" reportedly has the highest guide price of any work of art this season.
The piece will be the star lot of Sotheby’s Impressionist and modern art sale on May 14 in New York.
Mr Magnier bought the painting for $26.9m (€22m) at Christie’s in 2003.
The piece is from the Italian painter’s 1917 production and is the largest canvas he ever painted.
“This is among the greatest modern paintings in private hands,” Simon Shaw, Sotheby’s co-head of Impressionist and modern art told Bloomberg News.
“The scale, the power, the subtlety, the fine level of finish -- it’s something he really threw himself into.
“He was painting it as a masterpiece."
Mr Magnier is the owner of the Coolmore Stud, and has produced hundreds of major horserace winners.
A wanted Milford woman was arrested Monday after police were called to a Wawa for a theft. 29-year-old Veronica Hurtt was not involved in the theft of the Wawa on North DuPont Highway, but police were able to determine that she was wanted in Kent County. She was arrested, and police found drug paraphernalia on her during a search. Hurtt was later released on $500 bond, but will have a court date later for her wanted status and criminal summons.
Chelsea transfer news: Could Eden Hazard and Gareth Bale both swap clubs this summer?
That’s according to well known Spanish journalist Eduardo Inda.
Real Madrid are expected to renew their interest in Eden Hazard when the transfer window reopens but Chelsea are not willing to let their prized asset leave without getting something in return.
Gareth Bale’s time at Real Madrid appears to be coming to an end with Zinedine Zidane thought to be keen to move him on.
And Inda says both parties are willing to negotiate a swap deal involving the two superstars.
“Chelsea would be willing to do the Hazard operation with Real Madrid if Gareth Bale enters,” Inda revealed.
“Real Madrid or Chelsea could have to give money to close the operation, but the priorities of the two parties have been clear.”
Alabama head coach Nick Saban tends to favor players with high football IQs and a general knack for the game.
That was on display recently, when quarterback Jalen Hurts was taking in a softball game between Alabama and Tennessee. He was given the honor of throwing out the first pitch, and did a great job of it.
Jalen Hurts throwing out the first pitch before tonight's game. He fired a strike. Does that help in the QB battle? pic.twitter.com/TQrwH2F8Yw — Ehsan Kassim (@Ehsan_Kassim) April 23, 2018
Later on, a foul ball came hurtling in his direction, but he was able to evade it at the last minute.
Roll tide!
Michael Jackson accepts an imaginary award
In 2002, the MTV Video Music Awards happened to take place on Michael Jackson's birthday. To celebrate the occasion, MTV arranged for a birthday cake to be wheeled out on stage and presented to the music legend. When Britney Spears presented him with the cake, she referred to him as the "artist of the millennium." Jackson misunderstood and thought he was being given an Artist of the Millennium award (which did not exist) and went on to give an acceptance speech.
TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – Tupelo Police find a lot of green after a traffic stop Tuesday.
Police stopped an SUV on Interstate 22 near Veterans Boulevard on for careless driving.
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During the investigation TPD Street Crimes Officers, K-9 officers and Narcotics Officers seized a large amount of suspected felony narcotics including marijuana, THC candy, THC wax, THC stickers, THC edible food and other types of narcotics.
THC is the common name for tetrahydrocannabinol, the active component in marijuana.
Police say Kimberly Porcelli and Reuban Pollard were both arrested for Felony Possession of Schedule I Narcotics.
Their bonds have been set at $25,000.
"We are thrilled that Shazam and its talented team will be joining Apple. Since the launch of the App Store, Shazam has consistently ranked as one of the most popular apps for iOS," Apple said in a statement to CNBC. "Apple Music and Shazam are a natural fit, sharing a passion for music discovery and delivering great music experiences to our users."
As we mentioned last week, Shazam's tech already works with Siri to identify songs and it's available for use on both iOS and the desktop. Pairing Shazam with Apple Music makes a lot of sense, but given the fact that the app also offers image recognition tools, Tim Cook & Co. could have bigger plans for its new purchase than just audio.
According to a release from the Rapid City Police Department, three people were shot and stabbed in the 300 block of East Adams Street around 2 a.m. One of the victims died, the other two were taken to the hospital with what police believe are non-life threatening injuries.
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* Says it sets the conversion price at 6,460 yen per share for the 2023 due euro-yen denominated convertible bonds with warrants
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* The previous plan was disclosed on Feb. 1
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Judy Crowe from the Kenton Elks Club hands Joe Dulin a gift bag for the veterans at Hardin Hills Health and Rehab.
All veterans were visited and were given a gift.
Turner (knee) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the 76ers.
Turner has played the previous four games since returning from a nine-game absence, but Saturday marks the second half of a back-to-back set. The Pacers will likely determine his status based on how he is feeling closer to tip-off. Domantas Sabonis would presumably be in line for a start and increased workload should Turner ultimately sit out. Expect an update on his status closer to game time.
LONDON (AP) — Budget airline Ryanair has signed a formal recognition agreement with the British Airline Pilots Association, a significant milestone in addressing the company's often testy relations with its employees.
The voluntary agreement means that union representatives will be involved in future negotiations on pay, hours, schedules and holidays.
Ryanair altered its stance on unions following a challenging period last fall in which thousands of flights were canceled following pilot scheduling errors.
The association's general secretary, Brian Strutton, says that "given Ryanair's previous hostility towards unions, today's agreement is an historic one."
Ryanair's chief people officer, Eddie Wilson, says the progress with pilots in Britain is in contrast to some other European Union countries "where we are still waiting for a response to our recognition proposals."
Testing Shows Chronic Wasting Disease in Deer Hasn’t Spread in Minnesota
Officials say it gives them confidence that the fatal brain disease has not spread beyond a small pocket in the southeast corner of the state
MINNESOTA — Tests found no chronic wasting disease in more than 11,000 deer shot by hunters in north-central, central and southeastern Minnesota this fall.
Officials say it gives them confidence that the fatal brain disease has not spread beyond a small pocket in the southeast corner of the state.
The DNR ordered the precautionary testing in north-central and central Minnesota this fall after the disease was found in captive deer on farms in in Crow Wing and Meeker County.
The testing also found no spread of the disease beyond Preston, Minnesota where CWD was already known to exist in wild deer.
- As noted, Randy Orton pledged his "undying allegiance" to WWE Champion Bray Wyatt at the end of last night's WWE SmackDown and said that he would not face Wyatt at WrestleMania 33. Above is video of SmackDown General Manager Daniel Bryan announcing a battle royal for next week's SmackDown with the winner going on to face Wyatt for the title at WrestleMania. As noted, AJ Styles is the first name confirmed for the battle royal.
- The dark match after last night's SmackDown and 205 Live tapings saw Intercontinental Champion Dean Ambrose defeat The Miz. The Miz cut a promo on the crowd and sang to Maryse for Valentine's Day, however Ambrose kept interrupting. Ambrose ended up getting the win with Dirty Deeds.
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BUTCH COMEGYS / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Ida L. Castro of Scranton, vice president for government and community relations and chief diversity officer at the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine in Scranton, is the legal guardian of Joelene Joinvil, 21, a senior at Susquehanna University. BUTCH COMEGYS / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Ida L. Castro of Scranton, vice president for government and community relations and chief diversity officer at the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine in Scranton, is the legal guardian of Joelene Joinvil, 21, a senior at Susquehanna University.
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A do not consume drinking water advisoryhas been issued for the Regina Pioneer Village.
The advisory is a precautionary measure resulting from unplanned maintenance to the facility’s plumbing system, according to the Saskatchewan Health Authority.
Residents should not drink the water, however it is safe for washing hands, bathing and laundering only. Potable water has been brought to the facility for residents, visitors and staff, food preparation and other necessities.
The issue is being monitored by maintenance and public health staff. Water samples will be tested at an accredited lab before the advisory is lifted.
An update on the issue is expected on Monday.
Smith (hip) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Spurs, Eddie Sefko of the Dallas Morning News reports.
Smith is set to miss a third straight game, as he's yet to shake a lingering left hip strain. That should provide him another few days off for rest and recovery ahead of Thursday's matchup with the Warriors, though his availability for that game remains unclear at this point in time as well. Look for Yogi Ferrell, J.J. Barea and Devin Harris to see an increased workload Tuesday.
Heavy monsoon rains over the weekend triggered landslides and floods, killing at least 173 people in northern India, Nepal, and Bangladesh. Millions of others have been displaced. The rains have damaged bridges and washed away thousands of homes. Soldiers and rescue workers in northern India pulled 46 bodies from buses covered by rocks and mud. Authorities said about 200,000 people took refuge in emergency camps in the state of Assam, northeastern India. Nepali police spokesman Pushkar Karki said rescue crews are still searching for 85 people after area rivers burst their banks and killed at least 80 people. The Nepal Red Cross warned scarcity of food and safe drinking water could trigger a larger humanitarian crisis. “Several villages and settlements are unreachable,” spokesman Libya Raj Poudel told Agency France-Presse. “Telecommunications, mobile phones are still not working, so it is difficult to give a full assessment."
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* Says all of its 4th series unregistered and unsecured private convertible bonds have been subscribed on April 3
* Says it has raised 500 million won in total
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Man caught groping teen at train station
Police in Nanjing have detained a man on suspicion of molesting a teen at a train station.
The suspect in his twenties was taken into custody by Nanjing Railway law enforcement after a photo snapped by a fellow traveler was uploaded on Sina Weibo, thepaper.cn reported Monday.
In the widely circulated photo, the suspect appears with the girl seated on his lap in a waiting area at Nanjing South Railway Station on Saturday.
The suspect has both hands under the girl's blouse while she watches video on a smartphone.
The teen is under 14 years old, while the suspect is a student in Nanjing, media reported.
Police are still conducting an investigation. The case has garnered nationwide attention. The Sina Weibo hashtag "girl molested at Nanjing South Railway Station" has 240 million views as of press time.
Some commenters called for increased sex education among teens to better protect them from such crimes.
The Big Sick: Despite becoming one of the highest grossing indie films of the year, Kumail Nanjiani's romantic comedy didn't get any love from the Hollywood Foreign Press Association.
Jake Gyllenhaal: The actor's portrayal of a Boston Marathon bombing victim who lost his legs in Stronger stood out to critics, but failed to garner him—or the film—any nods.
Tiffany Haddish: The comedian has been hailed ever since her breakout performance in Girls Trip, but the actress did not make the cut for a nomination.
The Florida Project: Despite its high acclaim, Sean Baker's comedy-drama was honored solely with a Best Supporting Actor nod for Willem Dafoe.
Beauty And The Beast: Despite it being the highest-grossing film of the year, Disney's live-action rendition of the animated classic was not recognized in any categories, including the musical ones.
South African tennis hopeful Kevin Anderson's first match of 2017 ended in defeat at the hands of Bosnia's Damir Dzumhur at the Memphis Open on Monday.
The unseeded Bosnian eked out a 6-7 (6/8), 7-6 (7/2), 6-4 victory over the South African No 1.
Dzumhur, the world No 86, rallied from a set and 3-1 down to seal the two-hour, 38-minute result. Anderson, who reached the final in his last Memphis appearance two years ago before losing 6-4, 6-4 to Japan's Kei Nishikori, was playing his first match of the season after a hip injury.The 30-year-old was ranked as high as No 10 in the ATP Rankings in 2015 before an injury-plagued 2016 saw his ranking drop significantly.He is currently ranked 74th in the world by the ATP . Results on the first day of the ATP Memphis Open on Monday:
First round
Donald Young (USA) bt Adrian Mannarino (FRA x6) 3-6, 7-5, 7-6 (7/4)
Yoshihito Nishioka (JPN) bt Guillermo Garcia-Lopez (ESP) 6-4, 6-4
Damir Dzumhur (BIH) bt Kevin Anderson (RSA) 6-7 (6/8), 7-6 (7/2), 6-4
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Goa Customs today seized gold, saffron and cigarettes worth around Rs 15 lakh from two passengers hailing from Kasargod. Gold worth Rs 11 lakh, 4.3 lakh worth Saffron and 50 cigarette cartons were seized by the customs officials from the duo at Dabolim Airport on Monday morning.
Oxlade-Chamberlain was carried of on a stretcher after just 18 minutes of the Anfield Champions League clash.
The winger's chances off making the England World Cup squad appear to be in danger after his latest injury.
The former Arsenal man had started brightly before appearing to fall awkwardly while challenging for the ball and twisting his right knee.
"Oxlade-Chamberlain is probably a really bad injury," Jurgen Klopp told BT Sport.
"That is bad news for us. The squad doesn't get bigger at the moment so we need to be creative in the next few games."
Georginio Wijnaldum came on in his place and played an instrumental part in another storming Liverpool performance.
Inter's Eder reacts.
Inter’s two-month long winless run continued when they were held to a 1-1 draw by lowly Crotone at San Siro in Serie A and were jeered off the pitch.
Eder gave Inter a 23rd minute lead when the Brazilian-born forward headed in from a corner but Andrea Barberis levelled on the hour for Crotone who are 17th, one place above the relegation zone.
Inter, fourth in the table, have not won in any competition since Dec. 3 when they thumped Chievo 5-0.
Sampdoria and Torino drew 1-1 in the other game.
ALOHA, Ore. -- Residents were evacuated in an Aloha neighborhood after a gas line fire broke out Wednesday night.
The fire was reported in the area of Southwest 198th Avenue and Alexander Street at around 9 p.m. Roads in the area are closed.
Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue said crews were kept the fire under control until Northwest Natural Gas arrived. Northwest Natural crimped the gas line and firefighters put the fire out before 11 p.m.
Evacuated tenants will likely be temporarily displaced, TVF&R said. No one was hurt.
The cause of the fire has not been determined.
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Free Speech Social Network ‘Gab’ Threatened with Termination from Domain Provider
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GREENVILLE, N.C. — Shawn Williams knocked down six 3-pointers, made 8 of 9 free throws to score a career-high 30 points as East Carolina — the nation's worst 3-point-shooting team — went off from deep to defeat Memphis 88-85 in overtime in Saturday.
East Carolina (9-13, 3-8 American) trailed 80-78 early in overtime when Williams nailed consecutive 3-pointers in the span of 43 seconds. The Pirates made 11 of 24 from distance, or 46 per cent. ECU was 351st, dead last, among NCAA teams in 3-point shooting this season, making 27 per cent (108 of 396) from distance before Saturday.
Isaac Fleming recorded the first triple-double in program history for ECU with 11 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists. Kentrell Barkley scored 19 points with 13 rebounds and B.J. Tyson added 14 points.
ECU never trailed after Williams' back-to-back 3s, but Memphis (14-9, 5-5) twice came within a point.
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HOCHFILZEN, AUSTRIA, Feb 15 (Reuters) - Germany's Laura Dahlmeier put in an almost perfect shooting performance under enormous pressure to power her way to victory in the women's 15km individual race to win her third gold medal at the 2017 Biathlon World Championships in Austria.
Among the later starters in the race, the 23-year-old German hammered her way around the course, missing just one of her 20 shots before sweeping up the final hill to beat Gabriella Koukalova of the Czech Republic by 24.7 seconds.
On top of a silver medal won in the sprint category, Dahlmeier has also won gold in both the women's pursuit and the mixed relay.
The bronze medal was won by Italy's Alexia Runggaldier, who came in one minute 45.6 seconds after the winner despite hitting all her targets.
(Reporting by Philip O'Connor in Stockholm; editing by John Stonestreet)
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CHICAGO — The neighborhood was hit by a pair of carjackings Monday night only a few minutes apart.
One happened near the intersection of Bell and Roscoe around 8 p.m. when a man pulled over in a red Dodge Dart. He told police two men opened his doors and forced him out at gunpoint before taking off.
The other happened just a few blocks away at Roscoe and Hoyne where a woman said a man tapped on her window and showed a gun before forcing her from her Porsche SUV. He then sped off in the car.
Police said the first carjacking happened
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Today is National Science Fiction Day, a date that honors the birth, 97 years ago, of literary sci-fi genius Isaac Asimov. A Russian immigrant in Brooklyn, he taught himself to read at 5, skipped several grades, got his high school diploma at 15, and sold his first short story at the age of 19. (1920)
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Reflecting the impact of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, the Labor Department released a report on Friday showing an unexpected decrease in employment in the U.S. in the month of September.
The Labor Department said non-farm payroll employment fell by 33,000 jobs in September after climbing by an upwardly revised 169,000 jobs in August.
The modest decrease surprised economists, who had expected employment to rise by 90,000 jobs compared to the addition of 156,000 jobs originally reported for the previous month.
Despite the unexpected drop in employment, the unemployment rate dipped to 4.2 percent in September from 4.4 percent in August. Economists had expected the unemployment rate to hold at 4.4 percent.
The report also showed a notable acceleration in the pace of wage growth, as average hourly employee earnings were up by 2.9 percent year-over-year in September compared to 2.5 percent in August.
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The "Squawk on the Street" crew talks about Warren Buffett's three-hour appearance with CNBC's Becky Quick on "Squawk Box," where he talked about Berkshire Hathaway's investment strategy and the market.
Black Unemployment Rate Jumps 12% From Dec 2017 to Jan 2018, Largest Increase in Six Years
The black unemployment rate in the U.S., which President Donald Trump claimed credit for reducing to a record low, jumped last month by the most in almost six years.
The Labor Department’s monthly employment report released Friday showed that joblessness among black Americans rose to a nine-month high of 7.7 percent in January from 6.8 percent in December, which was the lowest in data back to 1972.
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A pizza delivery driver reported he was robbed by an armed man late Sunday behind East of Chicago Pizza at 910 N. Main St., Findlay police said early today.
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In certain cities, Amazon Fresh delivers a wide array of foods for $14.99 per month added to your Prime membership, which itself costs either $12.99 per month or $99 a year. With the subscription, orders over $50 are free. Anything less costs an extra $9.99.
If your orders always meet that threshold, the delivery service comes out to an add-on of about $180 a year, equal to the cost of 18 deliveries from Walmart.
So if you live in a participating region and you get your groceries delivered even once every two weeks, Amazon's offer may be cheaper, but if you use the service infrequently or Fresh isn't available, Walmart delivery may be the better option.
Last month, Amazon announced an even better deal. It will be delivering Whole Foods groceries to its Prime members in select cities: Austin, Cincinnati, Dallas, Virginia Beach and now Atlanta and San Francisco. That means free two-hour delivery on orders of $35 or more for Prime members, or $7.99 if you want your free-range organic chicken in an hour.
Cubs 5, Reds 4
GOODYEAR, Ariz. — The Reds fell to the Chicago Cubs 5-4 before a crowd of 8,159 at Goodyear Ballpark Monday night.
The game in three paragraphs:
—Right-hander Robert Stephenson made the start. He went 3 2/3 innings and allowed two runs on five hits. He walked two and struck out five. Stephenson has allowed at least two runs in four of his five outings. He has a 7.71 ERA this spring.
—Jose Peraza went 3-for-4 with a two-run single. He’s hitting .355 over his last 10 games with three RBI.
—Right-hander Kevin Shackelford, one the top candidates for a bullpen role, had his second straight rough outing. He gave up three runs on three hits in 1 1/3 innings. He gave up two runs in one inning in his previous appearance.
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The Reds go to Peoria to take on the San Diego Padres. Tyler Mahle (1-0, 2.45 ERA) makes the start. The Padres have not announced their starter. The game is on 700-WLW.
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An Automated Teller Machine (ATM) of United Bank of India dispensed fake notes in Bareilly's Subhash Nagar. Complaint was registered by the customer after three customers received fake notes form the ATM. All of the 500 notes withdrawn wer fake", said a complainant. "The bank will reply us on Monday", he added.
Black smoke poured from a chemical blending facility in Cresson, Texas, after an explosion on March 15. News reports said one person suffered severe burns and another is missing.Fire and rescue crews from Ft Worth and neighboring Granbury responded alongside local emergency services. The Granbury Volunteer Fire Department said as of approximately 11 am local time all crews had been pulled back and were awaiting a hazmat unit from the Ft Worth FD. Credit: Granbury VFD via Storyful
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Registration for Nutanix .NEXT 2017 in the US is now open. It will be held from 28 – 30 June, 2017, at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in Washington, D.C.
Last year I really enjoyed Nutanix .NEXT 2016, it was a well organised event and I had some great conversations and was able to catch-up with the vCommunity.
I booked my trip last week and I will probably be there earlier that week to complete my NPX Panelist trainee requirements with the mid-year NPX Defences (date not finalised). Look forward to seeing you all there!
As I and my friend and fellow family history missionary Angie Hutchinson headed in to the Salt Palace for yet another day of events at the RootsTech technology and family history events last week, I stopped at the top of the entry ramp and looked at the people. They were streaming down West Temple, up West Temple and pouring out of First South, Second South and Third South and points above and below.
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Police in Urbandale are crediting the public for information leading to the arrests of two men in a truck stop robbery. On February 6th and 7th, Urbandale police arrested Connor Ray Lloyd Bennet of Marshalltown and Tuffy Delray Eugene Jackson of Des Moines on first-degree robbery charges.
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Thando "Thabooty" Thabethe is back from her wonderful Brazil baecation.
The 5FM radio presenter and actress is the main star of the pictures looking carefree and relaxed. Every now and then her bae steps out from behind the camera to join her in the images. And they look like they are completely in love and having the most fun.
Thabethe and her significant other looked like they were having so much fun, we just had to share it.
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Every year students at Japan’s Musashino Art University use leftover rice straw to make giant animal sculptures. Here are some of them, with a time-lapse video of making the straw lion
You can see the other animals here.
As much as we may not want to hear it, there is nothing new about the phenomenon known as fake news. Combatting it has proven to be a viable business for Snopes.com, which has been exposing fake news items, from fabricated messages to factual distortions since the mid-1990s.
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Northern Invasion is an annual two-day music festival taking place in Somerset, Wisconsin. The 2018 edition is set for May 12th and 13th at the Somerset Ampitheater and is highlighted by a double helping of Maynard James Keenan, as both Tool and A Perfect Circle are confirmed to play.
Other notable acts include Alice in Chains, Stone Temple Pilots, Avenged Sevenfold, The Used, Andrew W.K., Atreyu, and The Bronx, among others.
General admission and VIP passes are now on sale through the festival’s website.
NEW YORK (AP) — The no-frills supermarket chain Lidl is opening its first wave of stores in the U.S. this summer, ahead of schedule.
The Germany-based chain has plans to open up to 100 stores across the East Coast within a year.
The details of the expansion, announced Wednesday, come as Wal-Mart and traditional grocery chains already are seeing a stronger threat from German low-priced retailer Aldi, which is aggressively expanding and now has more than 1,600 U.S. stores. Both offer low prices with a focus on store label products rather than name brands.
The first 20 Lidl stores will be opening in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia, where the company established its first U.S. headquarters in 2015. Originally, it planned to open its first batch of U.S. stores no later than 2018.
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April 28Olympus Corp
* Says U.S.-based firm Image Stream Medical Inc (ISM) will become unit of Olympus Corporation of the Americas, which is wholly owned unit of the co
* ISM is engaged in image management system integrator used in operating room
* Transaction amount of up to $87 million
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Ed Sheeran never made it to his label’s Grammys party. It’s not like he didn’t want to go, he wasn’t allowed in.
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After the British singer/songwriter performed his new single, “The Shape of You,” at the GRAMMYs, he tried to get into his party, but he was turned away along with a crowd of others, so he went to another afterparty to celebrate.
“That’s actually happened four years in a row, and that’s not just my label’s after-party, that’s just afterparties in general,” he told NME. “It’s just—do you know what I don’t get… it’s like you walk into those parties and there’s four musicians there and everyone else there are people from L.A. who didn’t even go to the GRAMMYs and just want a party to go to.”
“So I went to Benny Blanco and Diplo’s party and arrived there super-early,” he continued, “and suddenly 2,000 people turned up.”
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Could Biden Make A Presidential Run In 2020? Former Vice President Joe Biden has had a busy public schedule lately. It's fueling speculation about ambitions to run for the White House in 2020.
EL CAJON (KGTV) - A man was shot by El Cajon police Sunday night after lunging at officers with a knife.
Police were called at around 9 p.m. to reports of an incoherent man standing in traffic at Second Street near Oakdale Avenue.
Officers tried to talk to the man when he pulled out a knife and started walking south toward Madison Avenue.
Officers twice used a TASER to subdue the suspect but he pulled the barbs out of his skin.
Police reportedly struggled to get the knife out of his hands and was shot when he lunged at the officers with the knife.
The suspect, described as a white male in his 60s, was taken to a nearby hospital. His condition is unknown at this time but police say he is expected to survive.
CHARLOTTE – Spiritual life coach Gwendolyn Roberts will give a reading of her latest book, “Pocket Prayers,” at Park Road Books.
The book offers 40 prayers, ranging for grieving the loss of a loved one to finding a peace of mind.
Roberts has worked in the human services industry, in addition to teaching spiritual-based classes in Atlanta and Charlotte.
The event starts at 2 p.m. Jan. 7 at the bookstore, located at 4139 Park Road.
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Ritsu Doan was substituted in the second half after failing to make an impression in his FC Groningen debut, a 3-3 draw at home against Japanese compatriot Yuki Kobayashi’s Heerenveen on Sunday.
Groningen came from 2-0 down at the break in the teams’ Eredivisie season opener, with Lars Veldwijk netting in the 53rd and Mimoun Mahi converting from the penalty spot for the second time in the 88th minute at the Noordlease Stadion.
Doan, who moved from Gamba Osaka on a loan deal starting July 1, played until the 63rd minute but the 19-year-old was unable to provide a threat in front of goal for the Dutch first-division side. His most notable effort saw him awarded a yellow card for a tackle on Kobayashi.
“It was fun. The atmosphere was great. My play wasn’t impressive so it can’t be helped (that I was replaced),” said Doan after the game in front of a crowd of 19,000.
BERLIN — An emergency official says a small plane has crashed at an airfield in eastern Austria, killing two people aboard.
Lower Austria province fire service spokesman Franz Resperger told the Austria Press Agency that the aircraft came down nose-first Wednesday morning in a field next to the runway at the Voeslau-Kottingbrunn airfield, south of Vienna. The two men were trapped in the badly damaged cockpit.
There was no immediate word on the cause of the crash.
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The video of a 4-year-old girl with cerebral palsy taking her first steps went viral after her family posted the emotional video on social media.
In a video posted to Instagram on Monday, Maya can be seen struggling at first to gain her balance, but managing to take several steps before bursting out into laughter.
“I’m walking!” she exclaimed, “I’m walking!”
The moment defied doctor’s expectations. Doctors believed she would be unable to walk for about six months after undergoing a major spinal procedure in May, the Daily Mail reported.
Less than two months later, Maya took her first steps without the assistance of a walker or cane.
“She’s doing it. You’ve done it for like a minute,” the girl’s brother can be heard saying in the video.
The video was posted with the caption: “First Steps – 4 years, 10 months. I can’t even put into words how we are feeling. Nothing seems to fit the enormity of this moment for us. We are beyond proud of our Mighty Girl.”
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The statement was issued last week due to bad air quality and poor visibility.
What Smithers looked like last week with the smoky haze. (Josh Casey photo)
The air quality statement issued last week for the Bulkley Valley has now ended.
Environment Canada lifted the notice Monday afternoon. It had been put in place last Wednesday after smoke from the wildfires burning across the province lofted into the BV and Smithers causing poor air quality and reduced visibility
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The Jaguars practiced without running back Leonard Fournette again on Monday and they will play without him on Thursday.
That was the word from coach Doug Marrone after Monday’s practice. Marrone said that Fournette, who is dealing with a foot injury, and wide receiver Marqise Lee, who reportedly has a high ankle sprain, will not face the Buccaneers.
“We’re just being smart on it,” Marrone said, via ESPN.com. “Obviously we’re going to be smart with him and Marqise, so we’ll probably hold those guys out for at least until after the game.”
Lee’s absence is expected to stretch a bit longer than this week while the word on Fournette has been that the team is being cautious after he reported soreness on Friday. The first-round pick ran for 31 yards and a touchdown against the Patriots in Jacksonville’s first preseason game.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Ascent Capital Group Inc:
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TV says actor Harrison Ford had a potentially serious run-in with an airliner at a Southern California airport. Musicians Lady Gaga and Alicia Keys along with Oscar winner Jessica Lawrence are among more than 140 celebrities condemning a Texas "bathroom bill" targeting transgender people.
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The AAP government indicated on Tuesday that the realisation of its two key promises of providing free Wi-Fi and opening subsidised canteens will take more time. At the annual report release of the government's "achievements", Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia refused to set any deadline for the roll out of the ambitious Wi-Fi project saying AAP had promised to implement it within five years and not two years.
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March 31 Aedifica SA:
* Expands its dutch portfolio with addition of two sites in hilversum (the netherlands)
* Announces agreement for acquisition of care residence to be constructed in Hilversum for about 8 million euros ($8.6 million)
* Acquisition of care residence in Hilversum for about 4 million euros
* Rest home in Remicourt (Belgium) available for use following completion of transformation and extension works -- contractual value after transformation: about 10 million euros
* Other investments will follow - CEO Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9350 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
(WTNH)–New parents quickly learn the in’s and out’s of caring for an infant, but they may be overlooking a critical health threat: tooth decay.
Dentist Dr. Ukti Phadnis, DMD, owner of Wethersfield Dental Group, joined Good Morning Connecticut on Saturday to educate parents about the ABC’s of oral hygiene before the first baby tooth even appears.
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month. Phadnis says parents need to immediately get into the habit of cleaning a baby’s mouth to remove harmful bacteria.
Watch the video above for much more.
April 24 (Reuters) - InnoTek Ltd:
* REVENUE FOR Q1’18 SLIDE 6.8% TO S$47.6 MILLION
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Xbox One users everywhere are finally getting the 4K treatment, where YouTube is concerned that is. Though the Xbox One S launched with native 4K support over a year ago, Google has only decided to tap into that potential now, with the new YouTube app offering 4K videos at 60FPS.
If you're eager to experience YouTube in 4K on your Xbox One X or S, you can either wait for the update to roll out to your device sometime this week, or download the app directly from a separate Windows Store listing right now.
This news will undoubtedly come as a pleasant surprise to many, but it's unclear whether or not the update will be enough to convince those who have long since moved on to other 4K-supporting, third-party YouTube apps -- such as MyTube -- to make the switch back. However, with Google's incessant crackdown on certain third-party YouTube apps, the decision may soon be out of their hands.
Paul McCartney made a surprise appearance alongside the Killers to perform the Beatles’ “Helter Skelter” during the band’s performance at a private New Year’s Eve party in St. Barts.
The Killers posted video of the
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NEW YORK — Baltimore linebacker Za'Darius Smith and Washington cornerback Bashaud Breeland have been fined $18,231 by the NFL for hits last weekend.
Smith was called for roughing the passer after hitting Pittsburgh's Ben Roethlisberger in the Ravens' loss to the Steelers.
Breeland made a horsecollar tackle of Kansas City running back Kareem Hunt in the third quarter of the Redskins' loss to the Chiefs last Monday night.
Oakland punter Marquette King was docked $9,115 by the league after he threw a football at a Denver Broncos player following a failed fake punt. He was penalized 15 yards for unsportsmanlike conduct.
Jacksonville linebacker Paul Posluszny was fined $9,115 for taunting Jets linebacker Dylan Donahue after Donahue got hurt during a punt when he hit the Jaguars veteran.
Philadelphia's Vinny Curry and Indianapolis' Jonathan Hankins were also fined $9,115 — both for unnecessary roughness.
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The Catalan government has submitted to the regional parliament the final results of a disputed referendum on secession from Spain, a necessary step before declaring independence as separatist politicians have promised.
Spain’s central authorities have deemed the referendum illegal and a constitutional court suspended it.
But a vote went ahead on October 1 anyway, despite a lack of census controls and violence by Spanish police who were trying to halt the vote.
The final numbers confirm earlier results showing 90% of votes in favour of independence.
The regional government said 2.28 million Catalans voted, 43% of eligible voters.
The No side received some 8% of the votes.
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Separatist Catalan president Carles Puigdemont will address the regional government on Tuesday to “report on the current political situation”.
It was unclear if he or other separatist politicians would use the meeting to introduce a vote on declaring secession.
Feds plan public land closures in New Mexico amid fire fears
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Federal authorities are restricting access to multiple wilderness areas in northern New Mexico amid potential wildfire concerns.
The U.S. Forest Service says Santa Fe National Forest will close at 8 a.m. Friday. It's the first national forest closure for New Mexico this season, while portions of national forests in neighboring Arizona already have closed.
Portions of three national park sites in New Mexico also will be off limits starting midnight Friday. The National Park Service announced backcountry within Bandelier National Monument, Pecos National Historical Park and Valles Caldera National Preserve will be closed.
The parks' visitor centers will remain open. People can still hike parts of Bandelier and Pecos.
But Valles Caldera is suspending access to all fishing, horseback riding, biking and hiking, with the exception of ranger-led tours and hikes.
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A drug sweep in Madison County recovered a stolen SWAT fully automatic submachine gun. The weapon was stolen from the Jackson Police Department 4 years ago.
Some 70-thousand dollars in crack, powdered Cocaine, and marijuana were recovered. One-hundred-thirty-thousand dollars in cash was also confiscated during the Saturday morning raid.
A year-long investigation led to the Canton drug ring. Five people face charges. The suspects are Jeremiah Kelly, Dexter Smith, Dannie Williams, Lavar Williams and Lenaris Milton.
All face drug charges and an assortment of weapons charges. The suspects were busted at homes on Jackson Street in Canton and Kings Way in Madison County.
The raid was carried out by the Madison County sheriff's SWAT team and narcotics investigators.
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The investigation into the death of Rachel Anna Rosoff at the Heritage Point pool at 2226 Valley Forge Road was centered around an electrical breaker box on a building next to the pool complex on Tuesday, September 6, 2016, in Raleigh, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
The first trial over a Central Texas gunfight involving rival motorcycle gangs that left nine people dead, 20 others hurt and more than 150 bikers charged is now set for April, 23 months after the 2015 shootout. "In complex cases, it's not uncommon for the trial to occur 18 months to two years after the alleged incident occurred," 54th District Judge Matt Johnson, who will preside over some of the trials, told the Waco Tribune-Herald .
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Bluffton Village Council has picked the village’s next administrator. The Courier reports council hired Jack Huber for the role this week. Huber has a bachelor’s degree in public administration and has worked in both the public and private sectors.
Huber takes the place of Jamie Mehaffie. Council fired Mehaffie in January at the recommendation of the Mayor Judy Augsburger. Officials didn’t publicly say why they made the move.
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Yesterday, Jeff Immelt, the 16-year CEO of GE was given his walking papers as the conglomerate has underperformed during his entire tenure. An insider,a Get alerted any time new stories match your search criteria.
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Bid on great items to enrich Menlo-Atherton High School through 3/25
Community members, along with M-A families, are invited to participate in the M-A Foundation for the Future’s online auction going on now. Proceeds from the auction will fund teacher salaries to enable smaller class sizes in core subjects, add electives and AP classes, and provide additional guidance counselors.
Some popular items up for bid include:
· Two tickets and trip to see a taping of The Voice in LA
· Rosewood Serenity Spa and overnight package for 2
· College prep package from AJ Tutoring
· Sharks and Giants games tickets
· Throw first pitch at an A’s game
You can browse all the items here.
You may also participate in the Foundation’s Fund a Need program, which is committed to raising $45,000 to purchase computers for the school’s Digital Media Arts lab.
The auction runs from through Sunday, March 25 at 9:00pm.
Work on the Alston Avenue widening project in Durham will require closures of both the Durham Freeway and Alston Avenue over the next few weeks. The Durham Freeway closures will be for three nights next week so the contractor on the $39.8 million project can start the demolition of the western side of the Alston Avenue bridge.
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An 86 year old man was taken to hospital after this pair of burglars broke into his Leda home.
Naples, December 11 - Premier Paolo Gentiloni said Monday that the investment conditions for southern Italy had reached a new high. "We have conditions to invest and create jobs in the south that are of unprecedented interest," Gentiloni told a conference organised by daily newspaper Il Mattino in Naples.
× 8-year-old dead, 5 injured as car plows into French pizzeria
PARIS — French police say an 8-year-old girl was killed and at least five people were injured when a driver slammed his car into the sidewalk cafe of a pizza restaurant in a small town east of Paris.
An official with the national gendarme service said the driver was arrested soon after the incident Monday night in the town of Sept-Sorts.
The official said it is unclear whether the act was deliberate. The official was not authorized to be publicly named according to police policy.
An Algerian man drove his car into a group of French soldiers last week, and a truck attack in the French city of Nice left 86 people dead a little more than a year ago.
Several other countries have seen cars used as weapons in recent years.
BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. - Bedford County now has a better way to search for people lost and in need.
Project Lifesaver is a program that helps law enforcement officers track people who may wander, like those with autism or dementia patients. The Bedford County Sheriff's Office has been a part of the program for about nine years, but the department was in need of new tracking equipment.
Thanks to a grant from the Bedford Health Foundation, the department can upgrade four receivers that have a longer range and better response.
"Thank them from the bottom of our hearts, and I know the citizens of Bedford County thank them. For the dementia patients, Alzheimer's and autistic children, it's helping them and bringing loved ones home when they go missing," said Capt. Timothy Hayden, with the Bedford County Sheriff's Office.
The program is free for children with autism and dementia patients. For more information, call the Sheriff's Office at 540-586-4800.
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Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens reads from a prepared statement as he announces his resignation during a news conference, Tuesday, May 29, 2018, at the state Capitol, in Jefferson City, Mo. Greitens resigned amid a widening investigation that arose from an affair with his former hairdresser. Greitens said his resignation would take effect Friday. The Jefferson City News-Tribune via AP Julie Smith
If you have no idea how much you spent on food, transportation or online shopping last year, you're not alone: Only one in three Americans track their expenses.
If you're among the majority, it may be time to look at where your money is going and how much of it is leaving your pocket. Chances are, it's more than you may think.
To give you a point of reference, cost information site Howmuch.net created a chart that breaks down how much the typical American making $75,000 per year spends on various expenses. All data comes from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
How do your spending habits compare?
SHEIKHUPURA- Residents and shopkeepers have flayed the TMA inaction, which has resulted in heaps of garbage litter one of the city’s busiest Lahore-Sargodha Road locality.
A large number of shopkeepers and residents led by Citizen Welfare Society Chairman Sheikh Masood Ahmad staged a protest. They deplored negligence on the part of the TMA officers, blaming that though the sanitation staff remove garbage from some area, they collect it in front of SC Lesco office and set the waste on fire. They regretted that the smoke, emits from the burning heaps of garbage not only cause nuisance but also spreading various diseases. The protesters urged the Deputy Commissioner to take notice of the issue and improve cleanliness condition of the city. They also demanded removal of heaps of garbage from their locality.
Last night, the Italian King of Cashmere, Brunello Cucinelli, hosted his twice-yearly “family” dinner at Villa Palmieri in the hillside Tuscan town of Fissile, five miles above the city of Florence, on the occasion of Pitti Uomo 92. The setting is said to be the inspiration for the idyllic villa where characters from the story went to escape the Black Death that had taken over Florence in The Decameron. It was indeed a paradisal escape from the steamy onslaught of Fashion Month in June. It was also the perfect place to meet a few of the most stylish men and women on the fashion circuit (and one actor!) who you’ll never see peacocking in front of the famous “Pitti wall” for the street style paps. Here they are.
A Gulf man was found guilty by the National Court in Waigani yesterday of killing a man at a workshop in Port Moresby last year.
The court found that Maitae Hereva had no intention of killing Morgan Ido and reduced the charge of murder to a lesser charge of manslaughter.
Hereva, will return to court on Oct 19 before Justice George Manuhu for a pre-sentence report from his lawyer from the Public Solicitor’s Office.
He told the court that he had nothing to say after being convicted.
Hereva’s lawyer would be making a submission on penalty the court would impose on him.
The court heard that Hereva was a first-time offender.
The court also heard that on May 22, Hereva caused a fight with another colleague, Mekoi Meana, over K300 missing from his trousers pocket.
He started a fight, and when Ido intervened. Ido was punched three times on the head by Hereva.
The court found that Ido fell badly and suffered injuries to the back of his head which resulted in his death.
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Wildfire Closes Custer State Park In South Dakota
CUSTER, S.D. (AP) – Multiple agencies have responded to a wildfire that has closed Custer State Park in the Black Hills.
Custer County Emergency Management said Monday all main roads, including Highways 16A and 87, in and out of the park will be closed until further notice.
Emergency managers say the Blue Bell Lodge at Custer has been evacuated. Officials say the lodge is closed for the season, but the people that stay year round to maintain the property have been asked to leave.
GARNER, Iowa – A Hancock County forgery case ends in probation.
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Jacob Aaron Schimmelpfennig, 30 of Scarville, has been ordered to spend three to five years on supervised probation after pleaded guilty to one count of forgery. Authorities say he passed four bad checks worth over $1,100 at First State Bank between June 4 and October 18, 2017. Schimmelpfennig has also been ordered to pay restitution to his victims.
Nintendo has released enough high-quality Switch games to keep you happy for the rest of 2017, but there are also plenty of other developers with great games on Switch that you may have overlooked. So if you're finally done playing Zelda: Breath of the Wild, or simply need a break from Splatoon 2, don't fret: there are excellent fighting games, RPGs, and platformers waiting for you in the eShop.
In the gallery above, we've compiled a list of our favorite Switch games that we think you should play if you haven't already. Keep an eye out in the coming days for similar features for other platforms.
Friday on CNN’s “Wolf,” host Wolf Blitzer harangued Rep. Chris Stewart (R-UT), a member of the House Intelligence Committee, for releasing the much-anticipated FISA memo and doing so not at the same time as the Democratic Party minority memo, so that a side-by-side comparison could be made.
Stewart dismissed the criticism, but later in the segment, Blitzer accused Stewart and the GOP of allowing Russian President Vladimir Putin to succeed given the member created doubt in U.S. government agencies.
“So, Putin has succeeded because that’s what’s happening right now,” he said. “The whole nature of the support for the intelligence community, the law enforcement community, the fighting that’s going on here in Washington, he’s sitting back and he’s smiling, saying, guys, good work. We succeeded.”
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SUNBURY— Boats are heading back to storage and docks are being removed in preparation for the fabridam bag replacement project at Sunbury. DCNR park manager John Clifford says boats are required to be removed from the marina Monday and docks will be removed starting Tuesday.
Docks located at the Sunbury riverfront will be removed this Wednesday, according to Sunbury City Council member Jim Eister.
The dam will be lowered starting this Sunday, and then work begins to replace two of the dam’s seven inflatable bags. During the six to eight week project, a causeway will be constructed at the worksite. A coffer dam will be added to divert water around the work area, and the two bags will be removed and replaced.
Clifford says the work is timed to coincide with typically lower water levels and the work schedule may change depending up water and weather conditions.
Vietnam's ruling Communist Party has fired the party boss of the central city of Danang, which will host next month's Asia Pacific summit, which U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to attend.
The government said in a statement Friday that the party's elite Central Committee dismissed Nguyen Xuan Anh as city party secretary and removed him from the committee for serious violations and mistakes that damaged the party's image and caused anger among the public and party members.
The party's inspection committee said last month that Anh had violated party rules and used a car and two houses belonging to private businesses.
The party has stepped up its anti-corruption drive, jailing or arresting dozens of senior officials and executives.
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PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The first day of spring will feel more like the return of winter in western Pennsylvania.
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory from 8 p.m. Tuesday until 8 p.m. Wednesday for a number of western Pennsylvania counties, including Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Westmoreland and Indiana.
Tuesday is officially the first day of spring, but portions of the state could see snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches from Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.
Winter returns! Snow returns Tuesday morning, but heaviest accumulation will be Tuesday night into Wednesday. Below is the latest forecast with winter weather advisories and warnings up for most of the region. #Pittsburgh #pawx #ohwx #wvwx #snow #mdwx pic.twitter.com/P7uwGrv1kr — NWS Pittsburgh (@NWSPittsburgh) March 19, 2018
Drivers should watch out for slippery road conditions and reduced visibility.
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BERLIN (AP) - German authorities say they have deported 69 Afghans whose asylum requests were rejected back to their home country.
A plane carrying the men from Munich to Kabul landed in the Afghan capital early Wednesday. It was one of the largest collective deportation flights yet organized by Germany, which has vowed to step up the removal of people who don't have a right to remain in the country.
The state interior minister of Bavaria, where 51 of the men had been living, welcomed the deportation flight.
Joachim Herrmann noted that unlimited deportations to Afghanistan had recently been approved by Germany's federal authorities. In recent years deportations to Afghanistan were limited to people with criminal convictions.
Are you ready to get lost in the music? Rise sure hopes so. Fans will get an exclusive first look at NBC's new musical drama Rise during the Super Bowl, but you don't want to wait until then to get a glimpse—E! News has your exclusive first look at the cast's take on Macklemore's "Glorious."
Tony-winning Rise music director Tom Kitt is behind the new arrangement featured in the music video, which was shot on the New York set and in various neighborhoods. Rise hails from Friday Night Lights and Parenthood veteran Jason Katims and Hamilton's Jeffrey Seller. Katims serves as showrunner on Rise.
Ohio police say they have taken a homicide suspect into custody after a standoff. . This undated photo provided by North Royalton Police Department shows George Brinkman Jr. Police in the Cleveland suburb of North Royalton Brinkman was charged Wednesday, June 14, 2017, in the deaths of a moth... NORTH ROYALTON, Ohio - Authorities in Ohio say a man charged in the deaths of five people in two cities is set for a hearing on the latest charges.
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Colorful chairs line Main Street in downtown Port Lavaca inviting visitors and residents alike to try them out and enjoy the coastal sunshine. Monday is expected to be another perfect spring day along the coast with an expected high of 81 degrees and a low of 70 degrees with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, according to the National Weather Service in Corpus Christi.
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Brazilian authorities say that dozens of inmates have died during a prison riot in the northern state of Amazonas.
The office of the state’s public security office says the rebellion at Anisio Jobim penitentiary complex began Sunday afternoon and was quelled Monday morning. An office spokesman says dozens have died, but did not specify.
News portal G1 cites the governor’s office as saying that at least 50 have died and an unknown number managed to escape in the chaos. Calls to the governor’s office were referred to the security office.
READ MORE: At least 18 dead, 55 escape after Brazilian prison riots
Similar incidents happened in Brazilian prisons in October.
Two of the biggest crime gangs of Brazil began fighting last year over control of several prisons.
It’s not immediately clear what sparked the latest unrest.
A male cyclist is in life-threatening condition after he was struck by a tractor-trailer in Mississauga Wednesday morning.
The accident occurred on Dixie Rd. at Mid-Way Blvd., just south of Derry Rd., around 3:30 a.m., Peel paramedics said.
Far-right commentator Milo Yiannopoulos has held a rally at the University of California, Davis.
The Sacramento Bee reports (http://bit.ly/2ixVEkb) Yiannopoulos stood on a picnic table Saturday at the campus quad and used a megaphone to decry Friday's cancellation of planned speeches by him and former pharmaceutical executive Martin Shkreli.
Protesters used their own megaphone to periodically interrupt him.
Yiannopoulos then walked through the campus, followed by supporters and a loud group of counter-protesters chanting, "No Milo. No KKK. No fascist U.S.A."
Yiannopoulos writes for right-wing Breitbart News and is permanently banned from Twitter after leading a harassment campaign.
Shkreli was heavily criticized in 2015 for raising the price of a lifesaving malaria medication.
Peppers (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Lions, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
Even with his appearance on the injury report, Peppers is expected to play Sunday. He hasn't been slotting in as a starting, having played no more than 34 defensive snaps in a game yet. Still, the veteran defensive end hasn't lost his pass-rushing touch, recording 4.5 sacks through the first four games. His fantasy value relies on sacks, though, making him a high-risk, high-reward IDP option.
(CNN) – Do you like coffee, but hate that it stains your teeth? A new brew may be the answer you’ve been looking for. The first colorless coffee, CLR CFF, has hit the market.
The British company says the coffee is made from Arabica coffee beans and pure water. It’s produced by what the company calls “methods which have never been used before.” It’s unclear what those methods are, and a full ingredient list has not been released.
The transparent coffee will do wonders for your teeth, according to the company, as the dark color of other coffees tend to stain those pearly whites.
The coffee is available for purchase online, but it’s not cheap. A two-pack costs about $7.50.
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Peaks TV is a new podcast from David Chen and Joanna Robinson. Every two weeks, we’ll be recapping the latest episodes of Twin Peaks: The Return on Showtime. This week, we recap the 5th and 6th episodes of season 3 of Twin Peaks. Be sure to check out Joanna’s interview with Chrysta Bell and Ben Pearson’s recap of eps 5 and 6.
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SWFL Restaurant Week continues for Tommy Bahama
WINK News reporter Kristin Sanchez learned more about some of the dishes offered at Tommy Bahama during Southwest Florida Restaurant Week
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Previously on the Best and Worst of WWF Raw Is War: SummerSlam ’97 happened, and now everything’s happening in a landslide. Bret Hart is the new WWF Champion thanks to Shawn Michaels, The Undertaker wants to kill Shawn Michaels, and Owen Hart nearly paralyzed Stone Cold Steve Austin. Now we’re stepping into what might be the two most important Raws of the year, back-to-back.
If you haven’t seen this episode, you can watch it on WWE Network here. Check out all the episodes you may have missed at the Best and Worst of WWF Raw Is War and Best and Worst of WWF Monday Night Raw tag pages. Follow along with the competition here.
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Sammy Callari posted a video of him telling his buddy Parker Seward that the two of them would grace the front cover of America's Next Great Trainer magazine and the boy's reaction is amazing.
Check it out!
Sammy and Parker's story started as two friends working together rather than just a fitness trainer and client, Sammy said in his Facebook post. Parler suffers from Down Syndrome.
"My mission since day one has always been to provide Parker with the tools to chase his dreams," said Sammy. "We live in a society that loves to bring people down and destroy positivity."
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Sammy said he hopes by sharing their training sessions they can inspire others to reach for their dreams.
The magazine cover will be out in October.
Director: Joel Hopkins; Starring: Diane Keaton, Brendan Gleeson, Lesley Manville, Alistair Petrie, Jason Watkins, Hugh Skinner, Peter Singh, Simon Callow. 12A cert, 103 mins.
Hampstead the film very plainly wants to do for Hampstead the place what Notting Hill did for Notting Hill. In reality, the kind of reputational PR job it performs feels closer to Sacha Baron Cohen’s Grimsby, or perhaps Wolf Creek.
This is a hair-moultingly twee and staggeringly unconvincing romantic comedy inspired by the true story of Harry Hallowes, a homeless man was awarded the deed to a £2 million plot of land on the fringe of Hampstead Heath in 2007 after having squatted there for 20 years, largely unhindered.
Brendan Gleeson plays the tramp, here renamed Donald for the sake of a lousy joke, and Diane Keaton is Emily, a (wholly fictional) widow and long-term resident of the picture-book north London neighbourhood who falls in love with him.
Before Voting Begins, A Look At Alabama's Special Senate Election One of the most contested and high-profile special Senate elections of recent times is drawing to a close in Alabama. A day before voting begins, a look at where Republican Roy Moore stands against Democrat Doug Jones.
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WOODSON TERRACE, MO (KTVI) – A strong weather system blew through the St. Louis metropolitan area Wednesday afternoon, leaving damage in its wake in a north St. Louis County municipality.
The winds were so strong they knocked a large tree into two homes in the 9400 block of Muriel in Woodson Terrace.
The American Red Cross of St. Louis is helping nine people in both homes who are affected by this incident with emergency assistance of food clothing and shelter, but those families still have a ways to go.
A Des Moines man is in jail after police charged him with driving while barred for the ninth time. Joseph Barnhart, 50, faces a long list of charges that includes eluding police, open container and possession of a controlled substance.
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“I thought I was going to die...”
That was the one thought that ran through security guard Sabelo Maziba’s mind when angry fans attacked him following Kaizer Chiefs’ loss to Free State Stars at Durban’s Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday.
Video footage of Maziba cowering on the ground‚ while he was beaten with chairs‚ punched and kicked by upset fans‚ went viral after the disastrous event.
Maziba was among 18 people who suffered injuries following Kaizer Chiefs’ loss in the semi-final of the Nedbank Cup.
All the injured were treated and discharged from hospital.
The assault caught the attention of Johannesburg businessman Blaine Joseph‚ founder of Billion Forex Investments‚ who hired a private investigator to trace Maziba to offer to match his salary for a year.
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WJTV) — Hattiesburg officers are investigating a shooting at the Westchester Apartments on Highway 49.
According to HPD, officers responded to a call about shots fired around 12:45 p.m.
When they arrived, they said they found a man injured.
He was taken to the hospital; At last check, he was listed in stable condition.
Officers are still investigating.
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The first clip from Amazon’s upcoming third season of The Man in the High Castle is here, and it is not screwing around. If you’re not caught up on the excellently and gorgeously produced series, you should probably avoid this clip until you rectify that. For everyone else, this sneak peek at Season 3 reveals just what John Smith (Rufus Sewell) is privy to in his new position. The Nazi threat, if you can believe it, grows even more dangerous based on what he discovers. It’s a powerful revelation and a perfect tease for the upcoming season.
Returning in 2018, The Man in the High Castle also stars Alexa Davalos, Cary Tagawa, Luke Kleintank, Chelah Horsdal, and will see the introduction of Jason O’Mara in Season 3.
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John Smith (Rufus Sewell) learns more about time travelers in this exclusive sneak from Season 3.
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A van ran into the front of Carmelo’s restaurant on Camp Meade Road South in Linthicum Heights on Friday afternoon, injuring the driver and a teenager in the restaurant, county fire officials said.
The accident was called in at 4 p.m. The driver, an 83-year-old woman, was taken to Baltimore Washington Medical Center in Glen Burnie with minor injuries.
A 14-year-old girl suffered minor injuries and was taken to the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center in Baltimore, county fire department spokesman Capt. Russ Davies said.
Davies said the building is stable, but a building inspector will take a look at the damage to the overhang in front of the store. Baltimore Gas and Electric Co. was also called because the point of impact was near the building’s gas line, though no apparent damage or leak was reported. The county Department of Health also will take a look, Davies said.
Mike Davis will compete for a role as a backup running back for the 49ers, but he has minimal Fantasy value coming into the season. San Francisco has Tim Hightower and likely DuJuan Harris ahead of Davis on the depth chart as backups to starter Carlos Hyde, and the 49ers will likely give fullback Kyle Juszczyk his share of touches as well. Davis had minimal touches in 2016 with 19 carries for 50 yards and one touchdown and three catches for 25 yards in eight games. Ignore him in all leagues on Draft Day.
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Matt and his friends work to relocate several huge crocs out of a popular area, but find that the job is way more dangerous than they realized.
And the rumor mill begins!
According to reports streaming from Asia, it appears that BMW has something special up its sleeve for the Shanghai Motor Show. That's because all-new images of what appears to be a BMW M4 with an aggressive front lip, OLED taillights and a modified rear deck have been teased.
Speculators have said that it's the M4 CS but there's a part of me wondering if this is merely the facelift M4 GTS.
Hold on tight, Spies!
M4 CS to debut at Shanghai Automobile Show Just got news from BMW China and it says there's a new M4 model gonna show up in Shanghai automobile show. It looks like it comes with the 763M wheels, GTS front lips and OLED taillight. I tried to upload some screenshot but the form tool doesn't allow me to do that.
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Amazon is encouraging people to link their Twitch and Prime accounts by offering two weeks of free games as part of their annual Prime Day sale. A new game is added every day and it can be downloaded for free for a varying number of days after it first appears. The promotion began on July 2 and it ends on the 18th. The Definitive Edition of Obsidian Entertainment’s outstanding RPG Pillars of Eternity was the first game offered and you can still get it today if you hurry.
You have to have both Twitch and Amazon Prime accounts to download the free games and the two accounts must be linked. Linking is easy. Go to Amazon.com and click the Prime tab on the upper-right side of the screen next to the Cart icon. Scroll down the page and you’ll find a panel about Twitch.
Here are all the free games along with the dates they are available.
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Costa has hit out at Chelsea in a newspaper article, claiming he does not want to play for the club again.
He is currently in Brazil but Chelsea want him back in training.
Antonio Conte texted the striker earlier this summer telling him he was not part of the manager’s plans for this season.
And former Arsenal striker Wright says Costa should do what Schweinsteiger did at United last season when told by Jose Mourinho he had no future at the club.
“I think it’s disgraceful, the way he’s behaving,” Wright said on 5Live.
The Senate passed a bill that renders the national anthem gender neutral Wednesday despite the entrenched opposition of some Conservative senators.
The House of Commons overwhelmingly passed a private member’s bill in 2016 that would alter the national anthem by replacing “in all thy sons command” with “in all of us command” as part of a push to strike gendered language from O Canada.
The bill was first introduced by Liberal MP Mauril Bélanger, who died in 2016. It now must receive royal assent by the Governor General before it officially becomes law.
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As North Korea improves relations with the US, an area of China that borders North Korea is seeing a property boom.
Future investors are hopeful a complete lifting of sanctions on Pyongyang will help the Dandong region.
Al Jazeera's Rob McBride reports from Dandong.
Despite their thrilling winning start to the new Premier League season, Arsenal could be about to lose German international Mesut Ozil to Atletico Madrid.
That’s according to this morning’s football rumour mill, which also suggests that Liverpool are lining up Napoli’s Lorenzo Insigne as a replacement for Barcelona wannabe Philippe Coutinho.
As we gear up to spin nothing but vinyl from 12 PM – 12 AM this Saturday in celebration of Record Store Day, we decided to pay a visit to a woman who’s been at this for longer than we’ve been around.
Val Camilletti of Val’s Halla Records has been a fixture in the community for decades. With the rise in popularity of vinyl, there’s one important distinction that’s gotten lost in the shuffle.
A record player and a turntable are not the same thing!
Watch above as Val explains the difference between the two and how it can affect your setup.
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PIQUA — Edison State Community College will present Poem In Your Pocket Day at noon, Thursday, April 26, in East Hall, Room 456, of the Piqua campus, 1973 Edison Drive, Piqua.
Area poets can take poems to read to the audience at this annual event, and the featured poet will be Myrna Stone.
Stone is the author of five, full-length books of poetry, including, most recently, “Luz Bones” from Etruscan Press. The recipient of three Ohio Arts Council grants, a fellowship to Vermont Studio Center and the 2001 Ohio Poet of the Year award, Stone has published poetry in more than 50 journals, including Poetry, Boulevard, The Massachusetts Review, Southwest Review, Ploughshares, River Styx, Nimrod and Crab Orchard Review.
The event is free and open to those who want to read a poem or just listen. For information, email vblevins@edisonohio.edu or call 937-778-3815.
Cobblers made it three successive wins at Sixfields on Tuesday when beating Swindon Town 2-1.
A Lloyd Jones own goal put Northampton in front and after Luke Norris levelled, John-Joe O’Toole secured victory for the hosts.
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President Trump on Monday doubled down on his support for Sen. Luther Strange.
“Luther Strange of the Great State of Alabama has my endorsement. He is strong on Border & Wall, the military, tax cuts & law enforcement,” Mr. Trump tweeted.
Mr. Strange, Alabama Republican, was appointed to former Sen. Jeff Sessions’ seat by now disgraced former Alabama Gov. Robert J. Bentley when Mr. Sessions became the attorney general.
The primary for the seat is set to take place Tuesday and Mr. Strange, despite the president’s endorsement, is struggling in the race.
The special election for the seat is set to take place on Dec. 12.
TRAGIC: A murder investigation has been launched after the death of an England fan last night
The 49-year-old man died following the attack outside the bar in Brixham, Devon.
Police say he was attacked during the England vs Belgium game on June 28, but died of his injuries last night at Derriford Hospital in Devon.
A fight is believed to have broken out after the match outside The Three Elms pub.
There was also a further brawl outside the nearby Crown and Anchor pub.
BEIJING (AP) — China has criticized proposed U.S. investment controls as a violation of global trade rules and says it reserves the right to retaliate if they take effect.
The Commerce Ministry's comment Thursday came as the two sides prepared for weekend talks in Beijing on American complaints about China's trade surplus and Beijing's promise to buy more American goods.
A ministry spokesman, Gao Feng, said the White House proposal to restrict Chinese investment in the United States violates the "rules and basic spirit" of the World Trade Organization.
Gao said, "The Chinese side will carefully evaluate the U.S. measures and reserves the right to take corresponding measures."
Celebrity chef Mario Batali, facing sexual misconduct allegations, steps away from daily operations at his restaurant empire
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– Robbie E discussed his depature from Impact Wrestling, saying he has no ill will toward the company and that his time in the company was “life-changing.” Robbie, real name Rob Strauss, spoke with Pro Wrestling Sheet Radio and said he asked for his release, as he hadn’t been used much in the past year.
Robbie added that he had no hard feelings toward the company. “TNA for me was life changing,” he said. “It really was. Best seven years of my life. So much has went on. It gave me opportunities to be on reality shows and freakin’ travel the world and do so much cool stuff. So I’ll never have a bad anything in me about TNA.”
As to what he plans to do next, he said he’s making plans and will be appearing for independent promotions. “Typical guy that just left the company,” he joked. “Y’know, hashtag ‘Big things in the works.’”
"You need about 24 of the super heroes to kind of top that because that was a phenomenal piece of work," Wong said of 'Black Panther.'
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Solange Knowles has vented her anger at Beyonce being overlooked for the Album of the Year gong at this year's Grammys. In a series of now-deleted tweets, the 30-year-old sister of Beyonce criticised the Record Academy for giving the night's most prestigious award to only two black artists since 1997.
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For the tenth consecutive year, Kathy Griffin and Anderson Cooper teamed up to ring in the new year in New York City for CNN's annual coverage of the ball drop from Times Square. Opening their telecast from The Renaissance Hotel in NYC, Griffin was quick to start poking fun at a giggling, suit and tie-sporting Cooper.
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In this edition of Faith Walking, Erica Campbell discusses the importance of a strong foundation. She reads from Luke 6, a scripture about how much stronger a house can withstand a storm when it is built on a foundation of rock, over anything else. Similarly with us as humans building relationships, businesses, and more, it will be hard to get through tough times if you haven’t build your motivation to get through on something solid.
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Roseanne Barr is partly blaming Ambien for the tweet that led to her show's cancellation, but the maker of the insomnia drug quickly retorted that “racism is not a known side effect.”
WHAT: The first trailer for The Bad Batch, which is being described as a post-apocalyptic cannibal love story, and looks like one.
WHO: A cast that includes Jason Momoa, Keanu Reeves, Jim Carrey, and relative newcomer Suki Waterhouse, along with A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night director Ana Lily Amirpour.
WHY WE CARE: The last film Ana Lily Amirpour made mixed quite a few genres. It was a vampire noir Western set in a fictional part of Iran. For her next trick, the director is upping the ante with the sublimely bizarre combo of dystopian cannibals and romance. The first clip from The Bad Batch, released back in September, didn't reveal very much. Now that the full trailer is available, though . . . we still have no idea exactly what is going on, only that it looks hella interesting and there's a grody arm-sawing scene. To sum up Co.Create's opinion: more like The Good Batch!
At least 9 dead in attack on Somalia restaurant, 2 gunmen killed
Most of the victims were young men who were entering the Pizza House at the time, Hussein said.
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Continuing utility work along the Warm Springs/Talbotton Road corridor will once again cause some lane closures, the Georgia Department of Transportation has announced. During a Friday morning hearing in Columbus Recorder's Court for Jalontaye Clay Cleveland, Columbus Police Sgt.
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THE DEPARTMENT of Agriculture (DA) turned over Monday, April 23, P4 million worth of checks and two hauling trucks to the local fisheries and livestock sector in Davao City. The trucks, funded through the Philippine Rural Development Project (PRDP), were given to two cooperatives engaged in the production and processing of cacao. Half of the P4 million, which is under the Payapa at Masaganang Pamayanan or PAMANA program of the national government, went to the City Agriculturist Office (CAO) and the other half to the City Veterinarians Office (CVO). “The money will be used for the purchase of a (solar-powered) dryer for seaweeds and the construction of small warehouses for the use of fisherfolk,” CAO head Leo Brian D. Leuterio said. The CVO share, meanwhile, will be spent for livestock production projects. — Carmencita A. Carillo
(CNN) - Feeling a little sluggish after losing an hour this weekend?
Just call it a day, and go back to bed. The day after Daylight Saving Time is National Napping Day!
It's the brainchild of former Boston University professor William Anthony,who wanted people to realize the health benefits of catching some quality sleep time.
Studies have shown that short 10-to-20 minute naps work wonders for productivity. National Napping Day was born in 1999. It's meant to coincide with the return of daylight saving time because we are more "nap-ready" after the spring forward time change.
Mytaxi cab drivers will be receiving first aid, acid attack and childbirth simulation training to help ease the pressure when dealing with emergency situations.
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Abandoned Abused Street Dogs.
This photo was taken underneath the
Nurse Nuns bungalow where Mamas
wooden bed is located.
On a scale of 1-10 with ten being the best
it's still hard to evaluate where Mamas
condition's at. She is standing on her own
and doing short walks.Superficial wounds
that were of no consequence are drying up.
The "worst" two wounds are inside her back
leg. I can put my thumb inside both of them .;-(
There's a host of others that are still wide open.
On a good note:
Mama isn't crying as much but there's still the look
of pain constantly in her eyes. As for the scale of 1-10.
Lets say a 5 on a good day at best !
We have a long long ways to go yet !
Now I know somebody will spot the monkey heads
on Mamas new pajamas.Get over it, that's all they had.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump will be meeting with members of the video game industry next week as he continues to discuss ways to prevent school shootings.
White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders says discussions are “ongoing” about the best way to move forward and progress is “something that we don’t expect to happen overnight.”
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said earlier Thursday that he doesn’t expect gun legislation to move forward next week.
Trump has repeatedly referenced violence in movies and video games during conversations about guns and school safety since the Florida shooting.
Trump said yesterday that he looks at some of the things his son Barron watches and thinks, “How is that possible?’”
CENTRAL FALLS, R.I. (AP) – Massachusetts state police say they’ve recovered a stolen car believed to have been used by a former Army reservist who was charged with stealing 16 guns from a U.S. Army Reserve Center and escaped from a Rhode Island detention center.
They say James Morales remains at large.
U.S. marshals say the Cambridge, Massachusetts, native scaled a building and climbed over razor wire and was reported missing Saturday night. They believe he’s wounded and bleeding from the razor wire.
Police say they believe Morales fled to Attleboro, Massachusetts, and stole the car. They found the car Sunday afternoon.
The FBI says Morales stole assault rifles and handguns from an armory in Worcester (WUS’-tur), Massachusetts, in 2015.
Morales also faces child rape charges.
Morales is black, bald, 6 feet tall and 175 pounds. He’s 35 and has brown eyes and an eagle neck tattoo.
Residents are being advised that they will see changes to police officers’ uniforms.
“They are a vital part of neighbourhood policing and play a huge role in building links with the local community.
“The new uniform, which is only a change in the colour of their shirt, will see them adopt the national uniform. Their role will not change and they will continue to offer the same great service.”
LIVERMORE, Calif. — In the two decades since Ben Santer helped write an international report linking global warming and human activity, he’s been criticized by politicians, accused of falsifying his data and rewarded with a dead rat on his doorstep. He describes it as “background noise,” and he tries to tune it out as he presses…
What was to be a day of freedom for Baton Rouge, Louisiana rapper Kevin Gates has turned into just the opposite. The Ledger reports that plans to release the rapper from Polk County Jail in Bartow, Florida today have been halted due to an out of state warrant.
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LONDON (AP) — British police are investigating six claims of sexual assault or assault by Academy Award-winning actor Kevin Spacey, three more than previously disclosed.
British media reported earlier this year that London's Metropolitan Police force was investigating allegations against the former "House of Cards" star.
Police in Britain don't name suspects until they are charged. Asked about Spacey, the force did not identify him by name but said Wednesday that detectives were investigating allegations of sexual assault alleged to have taken place in London's Westminster borough in 1996 and the western England city of Gloucester in 2013.
The force says three other complaints of sexual assault and one of assault by the same suspect have been made.
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Spacey was artistic director of London's Old Vic theater for 11 years until 2015.
LONDON (AP) — Snow and wintry weather are still wreaking havoc on travelers in Britain, with flights cancelled, roads sheathed in ice and rail travel disrupted.
With temperatures dropping overnight as low as minus 11.6 Celsius (11 degrees Fahrenheit), hundreds of schools were closed Monday. Europe’s largest airport, Heathrow, warned Monday that some flights would be cancelled as it cleared the backlog of flights delayed by Sunday’s snowfall.
Heathrow asked travelers to check with their airlines. In the world of interconnected air travel, any extended disruption quickly leaves planes and flight crews out of position, knocking them out of rotation for their next assignments.
National Rail said poor weather conditions are affecting travel across England and Wales. Trains on Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry, Great Western, and Virgin Trains will all also be affected.
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(Photo above: Bend roundabout art by Stephen Fairfield)
On Wednesday May 24, the Sisters City Council unanimously voted to accept the Request for Qualifications prepared by City Staff, with support from the Sisters Arts Association, Sisters Ranger District (USFS) and the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) to start conducting a search for an original, large scale, interpretive public artwork.
The artwork will be a permanent installation, located in the center of the new roundabout. The project is fully funded by a Federal Lands Access Program Grant (FLAP).
Interested Artists can find information and submit their entry though the CaFE for Artists website. www.callforentry.org.
The deadline is Friday, June 30, 2017.
LuAnn de Lesseps and Tom D’Agostino actually managed to make it down the aisle in a lavish ceremony in Palm Beach, Florida.
The nuptials took place on New Year’s Eve.
If you watch The Real Housewives of New York City online, you’re probably sitting there wondering what the hell LuAnn was thinking by going ahead with the wedding.
If you recall, Tom was the man who seemed to be getting a little too close to some of LuAnn’s co-stars on the Bravo reality series.
It resulted in Bethenny Frankel lifting the lid on all of the bad things to LuAnn.
Unfortunately, LuAnn chose to jump to Tom’s defense and it kind of set the tone for some boring episodes of the series.
LuAnn did not seem to give a damn that the man she was about to spend her life with was stepping out on her.
It’s hard to imagine there being a happy ending if Tom was looking at other women this early into the relationship. …read more
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A fifth day of angry protests was expected in the Middle East over US President Donald Trump’s declaration of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, as Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas visited Cairo for crisis talks.
Protests were being planned for Lebanon and Iran as well as in East Jerusalem and the Palestinian territories.
Hezbollah, the Lebanon-based terror group which fought a war with Israel in 2006, called for the demonstration in Beirut’s southern suburbs, with large crowds and a speech by the Shiite group’s leader Hassan Nasrallah expected in the afternoon.
A large turnout was also expected for a protest in Tehran.
In Indonesia, demonstrators burned US and Israeli flags in front of the American embassy in Jakarta to protest the move.
An appeal court ruling has affirmed the right of police officers to pose as underage children in their efforts to catch predators.
 A Spokane-based team leads the PNW Pro-Amateur Championship golf tournament by one stroke.
The team of PGA Professional Jeff Gove and amateur Darren Slackman of The Creek at Qualchan Golf Course leads by one stroke after firing Four-Ball scores of 61, 11 under par.
They lead by two strokes over 2011 Champions Brian Thornton of Meridian Valley and amateur Todd Densley, and the team of Russell Grove of North Idaho College and amateur Reid Hatley of Hayden Lake, Idaho.
The event is one of nearly 100 new and existing amateur tournaments across the 41 PGA of America Sections nationwide being linked together to form the Pro-Am Series.
National created the tournaments to help further the PGA of America’s mission to grow interest and participation in the game of golf at local levels.
The Series will run February through October 2017.
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WARNING! The following photograph contains an adorably fat squirrel running away with an avocado. We have to give Reddit user cdheiden a shoutout for sharing this gem of a moment.
At least he’s stealing something healthy. Aren’t avocados are the good kind of fat?
Stefano Sanderra (centre) will be Hibernians' coach during the 2018/2019 campaign. Photo: Hibernians FC
Hibernians appointed Stefano Sanderra as the new coach for the 2018/2019 campaign, which will start on August 17.
Sanderra, 51, has a lot of coaching experience in Italy having coached several teams across the country including Potenza, Frosinone, Cosenza and Sambenedettese.
One of his most memorable spells was with Latina Calcio where he guided them towards the Coppa Italia - Lega Pro triumph after beating Viareggio 3-2 over two legs, in the 2012/2013 season.
The Italian coach will be assisted by Ryan Pulis while the club confirmed former goalkeeper Mario Muscat as their goalkeepers' coach.
The Paolites start their campaign against Pieta' Hotspurs before facing Valletta and Floriana in the following couple of encounters.
The top end is dealing with an emergency in the aftermath of Cyclone Marcus, with drinking water in short supply.
BOSTON (AP)  A former Bank of America executive and her husband have pleaded guilty to embezzling more than $2.7 million from the bank through fraudulent charitable donations then using the money to fund a lavish lifestyle.
Federal prosecutors say 45-year-old Palestine "Pam" Ace, a former senior vice president of the Charlotte, North Carolina-based bank's Global Wealth and Investment Management Division, pleaded guilty Thursday to multiple counts of bank fraud and wire fraud.
Her husband, 46-year-old Jonathan Ace, pleaded guilty to wire fraud and engaging in an unlawful monetary transaction.
Authorities say the Rockland, Massachusetts, couple transferred bank money to various nonprofit organizations, and then demanded the return of a portion of the money in order to ensure that Bank of America would continue to fund the organization.
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Sentencing is scheduled for May.
PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia has improved its standing on the latest edition of Digital Diplomacy Review by 18 notches to take the 34th spot among 209 countries of the world and outperform its neighbors in the South Caucasus.
Digital diplomacy, also known as eDiplomacy, is usually defined as the use of the Internet and new technologies to help achieve diplomatic objectives.
The DDR17 identifies 5 major digital diplomacy needs, depicted as hierarchical levels within a pyramid. They also represent the stages of progress from a beginner to advanced degree of digital diplomacy practice at corporate level: Presence, Customization, Up-to-dateness, Engagement, Influence.
Armenia was on the 52nd spot in the 2016 edition of the report.
This year, Azerbaijan and Georgia have taken the 47th and 66th positions, respectively.
The DDR17 team collected digital assets used by foreign ministries from the beginning of 2017 to end of November 2017.
A Chapin Road business went up in flames early Monday morning with early damage estimates coming in at just around $1 million, according to the Lexington County Department of Public Safety.
Firefighters were dispatched to the scene of an auto repair shop just before 12:30 a.m. and they found heavy smoke and flames pouring from the structure by the time they arrived.
The structure has been deemed a total loss. Several cars were also destroyed in the fire.
Irmo Fire and the Columbia Fire Department were called in to assist in extinguishing the blaze.
An investigation into the fire remains ongoing.
No injuries were reported.
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Amy Rene Richard 37, of Marengo and formerly of Wayland passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2017.
Funeral arrangements are pending at the Murphy Funeral Home of Mt. Pleasant.
Friday, a pair of humpback whales was seen offshore of Fort Pierce Inlet by anglers aboard several different vessels. NOAA whale officials remind boaters to remain at least 100 yards away from humpback whales and 500 yards away from right whales. VIDEO CONTRIBUTED BY KENNY COSTELLO Wochit
YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 3, ARMENPRESS. Armen Sargsyan, the Republican Party’s nominee for the upcoming presidential election in Armenia, had a meeting on February 2 with representatives of Armenian national and spiritual establishments of Milan.
The Diocese of Italy told ARMENPRESS that the meeting took place in the Hay Tun (Armenian Home) National Institution.
Armenian clergy, the Honorary Consul of Armenia in Milan Pietro Kuchukyan, executives and representatives of various organizations, such as the AGBU and the Youth Council of the Armenian Community of Milan, attended the meeting.
Armen Sargsyan presented his vision on the future of Armenia, listened to the participants’ views and ideas regarding the involvement of the Diaspora in various programs of Armenia in the new administration format – the parliamentary system.
A French tourist has been bitten by a crocodile in a Thai national park as whe tried to take a selfie with the beast. She was taken to hopsital and is expected to recover.
The crocodile bit 47-year-old Muriel Benetulier on the leg when she ignored warning signs and approached it to take a selfie, park officials said.
The incident took place at the Khao Yai national park, three hours north of Bangkok.
Local media posted pictures of park rangers dressed in camouflage carrying the victim strapped to a stretcher, a thick bandage around her knee.
Another photo showed a ranger pointing to a pool of blood close to a sign saying in Thai and English "Danger Crocodile No Swimming".
Siamese crocodiles were once ubiquitous across South East Asia but their populations have been decimated in the last century by hunting and habitat loss.
They are currently listed as critically endangered on the IUCN's red list.
In Thailand there are just a handful of wild populations left in central and western national parks.
The Bajaj Auto stock has gained 10 per cent over four trading sessions, given the performance in the first three months (April-June of the financial year. With strong volumes in the quarter, operating profit is expected to improve by 64 per cent over the year-before period.
This, a premiumisation trend, a high share of three-wheelers and export should rub off well on both revenue and margin. The immediate trigger for the stock has been the 65 per cent year-on-year growth in volume to over four million units in June, higher than the expectation. The outperformance was largely due to ...
There’s only one open seat on the Board of Fire Commissioners and incumbent Fire Commissioner Richard Surozenski is running unopposed for another five-year term. Voting takes place Tuesday evening between 6 and 9 p.m. at the Center Firehouse.
Mr. Surozenski has been a commissioner for 22 years and joined the Fire Department in 1965.
Because there is no other candidate seeking to unseat Mr. Surozenski, voting will be by paper ballot in line with the Fire District’s policies.
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Former Manchester United trainer Tom Curry, who died in the Munich disaster in 1968, is being honoured with a commemorative plaque on the home he lived in.
Alison and Charlie Bell found out the little-known United trainer lived at their house and talk to BBC North West Tonight about his life in football.
× Where every day is Valentine’s Day
There’s a place in the Chicago area where nearly every day is Valentine’s Day. As WGN-TV’s Steve Sanders reports, it involves a romantic restaurant, handwritten love notes, and two secret drawers.
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The drawer tables at Found are very popular. But, you can request them when you make your reservation. You can find this farm to table restaurant by clicking the link below.
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TAYLOR (AP)  The Michigan Supreme Court has rejected an appeal in the case of an unusual school labor agreement that was widely viewed as a way to get around the states right-to-work law.
The decision Thursday means a 10-year side agreement between the Taylor school district and its teachers is dead. Justice Richard Bernstein wanted to hear the case.
The deal was made just before Michigans right-to-work law started in 2013. Taylor and the Taylor Federation of Teachers had agreed that teachers would pay union dues or a service fee over a 10-year period.
But the Michigan Employment Relations Commission struck it down. The state appeals court agreed, saying it would undermine the intent of the right-to-work law, which says workers cant be forced to support a union to keep their job.
Brown has been suspended two games for violating the NFL Policy and Program for Substances of Abuse, the Rams' official site reports.
Brown, who is still eligible to participate in all of the Rams' preseason practices and games, will be eligible to return to the team's active roster on Sept. 17. Per ESPN's Lindsey Thiry, Austin Blythe is a candidate to fill in at right guard for Brown -- a 16-game starter last season -- while the 2015 third-rounder serves his suspension.
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A tree service worker has been airlifted to a hospital after being shocked by power lines in Bedford.
It happened at about 11:30 Monday morning in a neighborhood in the 3500 block of Maplewood Court.
The victim came into contact with high voltage lines, according to Bedford Fire Chief Sean Fay.
Fay said the victim is in critical condition.
Young revellers bringing in the New Year were shot dead in the blood bath at an Istanbul nightclub on the last night of 2016.
Those killed include the chief of security at the Reina nightclub, a Lebanese banker, a female security guard and the daughter of a prominent Lebanese businessman.
Turkish police have begun to release the identities of the 39 dead as a manhunt for their brutal jihadi killer gets underway.
ISIS has claimed responsibility for the attack during which a man arrived in a taxi and rampaged through the exclusive club, spraying 180 bullets from six magazines into the crowd.
The terror group said the killer was a “heroic soldier of the caliphate who attacked the most famous nightclub where Christians were celebrating their pagan feast”.
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — A Lansdowne man is facing charges for an alleged sexual relationship with a teen girl who police say he met while working at a juvenile detention center.
Police say Davon Robertson, 27, sexually assaulted the victim who had been released with an ankle monitor.
According to police, Robertson met her at the Delaware County Juvenile Detention Center.
Police also say the victim told them that the sexual encounters happened “numerous” times over a period of several years.
Robertson is in prison after failing to post bail.
NEW YORK — The video above shows the moment a low-tech pipe bomb exploded underground near the Port Authority Bus Terminal and Times Square during the height of the Monday morning rush hour.
The device went off about 7:20 a.m. in a below-ground walkway that connects the Times Square shuttle and the Nos., 1, 2 and 3 lines.
Three people who were near the blast suffered minor injuries and took themselves to the hospital, FDNY Commissioner Dan Nigro said. They had ringing in their ears and headaches, injuries consistent with being in the area of an explosion.
Police have identified the suspected bomber as Akayed Ullah, 27, of Brooklyn. He’s in custody at the hospital where he’s being treated for burns and wounds to his body consistent with an explosive device.
Mayor Bill de Blasio called the incident an “attempted terrorist attack.” Gov. Andrew Cuomo said an attack on the subway system is “one of our worst nightmares,” but lauded the city for its resiliency and encouraged New Yorkers to “get back to work.”
Winter shows no sign of letting up as severe weather hits the South with powerful thunderstorms in Tennessee and hail just outside of Waco, Texas.
LAFAYETTE, Colo. (AP) — Police say they're investigating an allegation that a Colorado middle school teacher assaulted a student who refused to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.
KUSA-TV reports the teacher has been placed on paid administrative leave while officers look into the alleged incident, which occurred Thursday at Angevine Middle School in Lafayette, about 22 miles (35 kilometers) north of downtown Denver.
Police did not give details about the nature of the alleged assault.
Boulder Valley School District spokesman Randy Barber says district policy allows students to stand or sit for the flag pledge.
Barber identified the teacher as Karen Smith, a 20-year employee of the district who teaches physical education. No phone number could be found for her.
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — The Blue Angels began streaking across Bay Area skies about 3 p.m. Friday afternoon, in their first of three performances.
An elite group of Navy pilots has been flying as the Blue Angels since 1946.
An enthusiastic crowd came to the Marina Green for a front row seat and for many it was not their first time.
The moves were familiar to some but no less exciting. And each and everyone had a favorite.
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The actor, who stars as Samwell Tarly, took to Instagram to share a snap of himself next to co-star Kit Harington, who plays King in the North, Jon Snow.
The pair can be seen flashing a small smile at the camera in the selfie, which was captioned: "Briefly, but happily, back together again."
The description appears to hint that the pair have not seen each other for some time - does this mean they've not shared any screen time this season?
Sam last saw the Bastard of Winterfell before his death and resurrection, when he left for the Citadel to train as a Maester in season five.
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Lorde kicked off the European leg of her Melodrama world tour last week, and she’s been performing her cover of Phil Collins’ “In The Air Tonight” during all of the shows. Until last night, that is, when in Paris she subbed it out for a cover of the 1975’s “Somebody Else” instead. That song is, of course, off their still-unfortunately-titled 2016 album I like it when you sleep, for you are so beautiful yet so unaware of it. Watch her take on the song below.
Earlier this week, Lorde announced that Run The Jewels, Mitski, and Tove Styrke would open the North American leg of her tour.
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At this stage, the vast majority of trade discussions surrounding Kawhi Leonard have involved the Los Angeles Lakers. With talks seemingly stalled (at least to some degree) with the Lakers, though, other teams with the ability to make interesting offers have surfaced and that includes the Boston Celtics.
The Celtics are legitimate NBA title contenders and are currently listed as the Eastern Conference favorites by most odds-makers at this very early juncture. With that in mind, Boston is apparently quite interested in Leonard but, in short, they reportedly aren’t willing to send any of their “core” players to San Antonio.
ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski appeared on SportsCenter (h/t Fred Katz of MassLive.com) and indicated that the Celtics have a list of five players that aren’t currently available.
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu is scheduled to hold a meeting with Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipris and Greek Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades in Thessaloniki on Thursday.
The meeting will deal with promoting the agreement to transport Israeli gas to Europe via Cyprus and Greece, and other joint projects.
A faithful and loving husband of almost 60 years, as well as a loving and caring father, Queen spent 20 years in the U.S. Navy, from which he retired as a commander. Because of his love for life and his desire to continue serving, he spent 20 years at Maycor, where he enjoyed a second retirement.
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The federal government announced plans Tuesday to buy the Trans Mountain pipeline and its assets. Conservative MP Bob Zimmer says he is happy as a British Columbian to see the pipeline go ahead.
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Fire Department is battling a large house fire in South Memphis on Worthington not far from Lamar Avenue and South Parkway.
They said everyone inside the house got out safely.
It is unclear what started the fire.
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Follow government orders to stand, salute, sing…or you are fired and told to get out of the country! OK…I’ve embellished a bit…but that is actually what the President of American, the home of the brave and the land of the free, told everyone earlier this month. We’ve gotten so use to Trump’s excesses, lies, distortions, inanities, contradictions, and flasehoods, that such things aren’t even focused on these days. But they should be! We use to be proud to be citizens of a free country where civil protests of all kinds were respected, cherished and lawfully protected. That is no more the case. And the dangers of American-style fascism are greater than ever now on top of the war criminal nature of U.S. foreign “exceptionalism” responsible for so much killing and destruction for so long in so many places.
TRUMP: “You have to stand proudly for the national anthem. Or you shouldn’d be playing, you shouldn’t be there. Maybe you shouldn’t be in the country!”
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GIVEN the Lib Dems pride themselves on being a broad church, it’s ironic that Tim Farron felt he could not be leader while staying true to his personal beliefs as a strong Christian.
However his position effectively became untenable when former police chief Brian Paddick, the party’s openly gay home affairs spokesman, resigned citing “concerns about the leader’s views on various issues”. This question of morals is another blow to a party in danger of losing its political compass; a handful of gains in last week’s election could not mask a far wider loss of support.
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A vicious fight was captured on video outside a Laguna Beach bar and authorities are hoping the public can help identify the suspects.At least two men, and a woman who tried to help one of the victims, were assaulted in the incident.In the video, a man is seen being chased out of a bar, and punched in the head by two different men as he tries to walk away. He falls on the ground and one of the men walks up and kicks him in the head.In the same incident, a woman who was trying to help one of the men is seen being grabbed by the neck and thrown to the curb.And in the aftermath of the incident, two men are seen on the ground, bloody and barely conscious as bystanders try to help them.The incident happened Friday night outside The Saloon in Laguna Beach on South Coast Highway.
Migrant workers hold banners reading: 'Free Andy Hall' in support of British migrant workers' rights activist, Andy Hall, as they wait for his arrival for a sentencing hearing at the Bangkok South Criminal Court in Bangkok, Thailand, Sept. 20, 2016. EPA-EFE/FILE/NARONG SANGNAK
British migrant workers rights activist, Andy Hall (C) walks after his sentencing hearing at the Bangkok South Criminal Court in Bangkok, Thailand, Sept. 20, 2016. EPA-EFE/FILE/NARONG SANGNAK
A Thai court of appeals on Thursday acquitted a British activist, convicted of defamation in 2016 after he had reported alleged abuses against migrant workers in a fruit export firm.
The court accepted the appeal filed by the legal team of Andy Hall, who is currently abroad, and ruled that the activist's work showed there were real possibilities of human rights abuse in the factory of the Natural Fruit company, reported Finnish nonprofit Finnwatch, which had commissioned Hall's research.
Oct 19, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Edwin Encarnacion reacts to striking out during the ninth inning against the Cleveland Indians in game five of the 2016 ALCS playoff baseball series at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports After another ALCS run this last October, the Toronto Blue Jays found themselves halted by yet another AL Central foe.
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Authorities are investigating the deaths of a man and woman in suburban St. Louis as a murder-suicide. St. Louis County police said in a news release that the shooting happened Monday morning in Shrewsbury. Police identified the victim as 41-year-old Kenna Daly and the suspect as 45-year-old Christopher Daly. Police say it appears that Christopher Daly shot Kenna Daly and then himself. Christopher Daly was pronounced dead at the scene while Kenna Daly died at a hospital. The release says say other family members were in the home when the shooting happened but weren’t hurt.
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Two suspects have been arrested in connection to a shooting that happened in Scott County yesterday.
Sikeston native Ronald Langley turned himself in yesterday afternoon.
Fellow Sikeston native Dylan Nobles was still on the loose, but was arrested last night.
The two men are accused in connection to the shooting Matthew Williams of Sikeston early yesterday morning.
Williams said received his injuries while at a home in Scott County.
He had to be taken from a local hospital to St. Louis, where he is in stable but serious condition.
Police arrested Nobles while he was driving the shooting victim’s Silver 2013 Dodge Journey, in which he and Langley had originally driven away from the crime scene.
If you have any information, you’re asked call police at 573-545-3525.
Nicholas Joseph Adams, 27, died Friday, Dec. 8, 2017.
Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 14, at Gent Funeral Home in Alton, where funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday. Burial will be at Rose Lawn Memory Gardens in Bethalto.
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Two Findlay men are facing drug charges. The Courier reports the Hancock County grand jury handed up the indictments Wednesday. 46-year-old Eric Brown faces two counts of trafficking in heroin and one count of trafficking in cocaine. He allegedly sold the drugs on June 6 of last year.
In a separate case, 33-year-old Cutler Batchelor faces one count of trafficking in cocaine. The alleged incident happened on July 11 of 2016.
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Walter Eliasen, age 80, of Pueblo, CO (formerly of Charles City, IA), died in his home on June 3, 2017.
Walter was born in Charles City, IA on May 23, 1937 to Clarence and Mildred Eliasen. He graduated from Charles City High School.
Walter is survived by his two children. Julie Priest of Fountain, CO and Jeffrey Eliasen of Aurora, IL.
He was preceded in death by his spouse, Judith Eliasen in 1982.
Walter spent many years farming and then later selling fertilizer for Na-Churs Plant Food Company, where he was the Regional Manager. He was also a teamster and drove truck in his later years.
The immediate family will be doing a private memorial service.
One man is behind bars after he says he strangled his wife in his sleep. It all happened just before 1:30 a.m. Friday. GFPD was sent to a home after John Howendobler called dispatch, saying he choked his wife. When officers arrived they spoke with both Howendobler and his wife, who has not been identified. She said she was sitting on the bed as her husband slept. Howendobler suddenly woke up as if he had a bad dream and started choking her, saying he was going to cho...
One man is behind bars after he says he strangled his wife in his sleep. It all happened just before 1:30 a.m. Friday. GFPD was sent to a home after John Howendobler called dispatch, saying he choked his wife. When officers arrived they spoke with both Howendobler and his wife, who has not been identified. She said she was sitting on the bed as her husband slept. Howendobler suddenly woke up as if he had a bad dream and started choking her, saying he was going to cho...
Richard & Kim spoke with NSW Minister for Transport & Infrastructure, Andrew Constance, about works getting underway this week in Stewart Avenue in the Newcastle’s CBD. They also covered the issues with the buses in Newcastle and calls for a ferry terminal at Wickham. http://www.2hd.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Constance-2HD-Interview-.mp3
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A House of Representatives committee began an investigation Monday, when it hosted two of the state's top executive officials to testify about financial scandal within the Oklahoma State Department of Health.
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski isn't not happy with the fast-track process the Senate Majority leader is using to bring a health care bill to the floor without any hearings, she said. Murkowski, a member of the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, would have a chance to work on the bill if it were going through the normal committee process. But it isn't.
A tense overnight standoff in Richmond has finally ended with RCMP taking one man into custody.
The Emergency Response Team was called in around midnight after officers were first called to the home near Cambie Road and Bargen Drive around 9 p.m.
The response team eventually moved in, using flash bangs to subdue the situation.
One man was arrested.
Richmond RCMP is not releasing many details at this time but is expected to release more this morning.
It seems like every male celebrity in the world has their own story about getting curved by Rihanna–that’s just the kind of stuff that happens when you’re as sought after as Rih Rih is.
Chris Rock was on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Monday, alongside fellow legendary comedian Adam Sandler. The two were there to discuss their respective comedy specials on Netflix, and at the start of their interview, Rock re-tells a hilarious story from his Tambourine special and yes, it’s about Rihanna. The bad gal “uncle-zoned” Chris Rock and crushed his soul by looking at him like one of her aunts, with no sexual attraction what-so-ever.
Peep Rock telling the story of Rihanna’s curve game in the video below, it’s clear that he’s still not over the hurt. We don’t blame him.
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FILE - In this Jan. 30, 2018 file photo, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg answers a law student's question as she participates in a "fireside chat" in the Bruce M. Selya Appellate Courtroom at the Roger William University Law School in Bristol, R.I. Ginsburg has received a lifetime achievement award from a prominent Jewish organization. Stephan Savoia, File AP Photo
Vishakhapatnam police on Sunday caught three persons, including an orthopaedic surgeon, who allegedly offered valid currency notes for the demonetised currency on commission.
Police seized Rs 47 lakh (Rs 46 lakh in Rs 2,000 denomination and Rs 1 lakh in Rs 100 denomination) and arrested Dr Anne Sireesh, an orthopaedic surgeon, and his associates M Surya Prasad Reddy and B Srinivasa Rao. Assistant commissioner of police CP Chittibabu said acting on a tip-off, his team carried out a raid at an apartment on Shankarmattam Road and apprehended the trio.
"Dr Sireesh was offerring Rs 47 lakh in valid currency for the demonetised notes for a commission of about 30 per cent," the ACP said. Earlier Dr Sireesh had exchanged Rs 40 lakh in old currency with new notes, the officer said.
The Income Tax Department officials were also probing the matter, he said.
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RENO — A Reno man who seriously injured a woman after driving his truck through a crowd of people who were rallying for Native American rights under the city’s famous arch has escaped jail time.
The Reno Gazette-Journal reported Tuesday that Nicholas Mahaffey was ordered to attend anger management counseling and complete 120 hours of community service in connection with the October incident. Mahaffey previously pleaded guilty in the case.
The January court order says he will have to spend six months in jail if he violates any of the conditions.
The protesters had been demonstrating against Columbus Day and for awareness of indigenous people when Mahaffey plowed through the crowd with his pickup truck.
Fifty-nine-year-old Kitty Colbert was seriously injured in the assault.
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This week Azz Mohammed and Stevie Nicks speak to DJ and producer Toddla T, and grime MC’s Coco & Smiley.
James M. "Bones" Nault, 50, began his life at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester. He started and ended his adventure in the loving community of South Grafton.
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The SNP’s new Westminster leader has undermined Nicola Sturgeon’s claims she is still weighing up whether to press ahead with a second independence referendum after arguing it was Scotland’s “insurance policy” against Brexit.
The First Minister described as “nonsense” allegations that she has already decided to plough ahead with her blueprint to break up Britain despite the SNP’s General Election mauling.
Amid growing pressure on her to make public her stance, a defiant Ms Sturgeon said she would “not be dictated to” over the timing of an announcement and she would set out her plans “in due course after talking to people across the SNP.”
But only hours later Ian Blackford said the SNP will “make sure” that the option of another referendum is available for Scots if they are unhappy with the outcome of the Brexit negotiations.
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The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office has reported a crash near Highway 80.
According to the sheriff's office, the crash has caused both lanes of Marler Road and Marler Court to close.
Emergency vehicles are on the scene.
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BEIJING, April 13 China's central bank will improve its policy toolkit this year in order to maintain financial stability, the People's Bank of China's (PBOC) said on its website on Thursday.
The PBOC will also focus on preventing cross-sector, cross-market financial risks, central bank vice governor Fan Yifei said at an internal meeting.
China's central bank resumed injections into the money market after a near three-week absence, in an apparent bid to ease fears of a cash crunch in the financial system following massive drains from maturing debt instruments. (Reporting by Kevin Yao and Beijing Monitoring Desk; Editing by Clarence Fernandez)
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Nemanja Matic says Jose Mourinho’s high standards can make him “very difficult” to work with. That plus a lot more below.
Tom Lawrence answered Wales' call for a hero to boost their World Cup qualification hopes with a 1-0 win against Georgia in Tbilisi.
Wales were without their injured talisman Gareth Bale, but Lawrence ensured the Real Madrid star's absence was not felt as he struck a 25-yard winner four minutes into the second half.
The victory keeps Wales in second place in Group D and firmly in the race for a play-off ahead of their final qualifier, at home to the Republic of Ireland on Monday.
Wales started the penultimate round of fixtures in second spot, four points behind group leaders Serbia and one ahead of the Republic of Ireland - visitors to Cardiff on Monday.
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Two wins would almost certainly guarantee Wales a play-off place next month, although favourable results in other groups could see four points being enough.
While San Francisco Giants pitcher Johnny Cueto isn't one to shy away from the big stage, his comments over the weekend caused some head-scratching. Heading into the San Francisco Giants ' two-game series with the Kansas City Royals this Tuesday, Johnny Cueto was asked by reporters about his interest in batting and running the bases, something pitchers can't do in the American League because of the DH.
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VAN NUYS — A man was found dead Monday night in Van Nuys, prompting a police investigation.
The discovery of his body was reported at 8:40 p.m. on the 14500 block of Hartland Street near Van Nuys Boulevard, said Officer Rosario Herrera of the Los Angeles Police Department’s Media Relations Division.
There was no immediate word about how he died, or any indication about how long he had been dead.
Herrera said there was no one in custody and that the man’s cause of death will be determined by the coroner’s office.
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US officials have warned that North Korea’s suspected biological weapons programme poses a growing threat amid heightened tensions on the Korean peninsula.
Analysts believe that the pariah regime is moving steadily towards acquiring essential machinery that could potentially be used for advanced bioweapons, from factories that can produce microbes by the tonne, reported the Washington Post. Scientists are also gaining specialist knowledge abroad.
Although there is currently no evidence that dictator Kim Jong-un has ordered production of actual weapons, it is feared that US and South Korean ground troops would be targeted with biological agents in the event of war.
“That the North Koreans have [biological] agents is known, by various means,” one senior US official told The Post on condition of anonymity.
“The lingering question is, why have they acquired the materials and developed the science, but not yet produced weapons?”
The violence in Charlottesville reveals not who we are as Americans, but who we might become if we allow radicalism and totalitarianism to become normalized. In America today, that possibility is most likely to come, not from the radical Right, but from the Left. To understand this trajectory, we need to know who the players were in this weekend’s violence. Those behind the protest and the counter-protest were not average Americans, but two extremist groups: anti-fascists (Antifas) on the Left (the counter-protestors) and white supremacist nationalists on the Right (the protesters).
When will N.C. Highway 540 be finished? It's a million-dollar question for many commuters in the Triangle, especially those who live south of Raleigh. North Carolina Department of Transportation officials say they have a plan to complete the loop around Raleigh faster.
Godwin brought in one of two targets for eight yards in Thursday's 19-14 loss to the Patriots.
The rookie made a tough catch on his one reception, bouncing off a defender to gain a couple of extra yards. Godwin's involvement still has a high degree of week-to-week variance, given the plethora of pass-catching options the Bucs have at their disposal. He'll look to put together a more productive performance in Week 6 against the Cardinals.
Sahbay is a kind, gentle child that loves reptiles. He spent so time at Zoo America to check out a snake, turtle and lizard. This young man is polite and helpful. He’s athletic, enjoys baseball, football and soccer. Sahbay is on a traveling soccer team. When it comes to to finding him a permanent home.
“We’re looking for a family who will give him individual attention.. do the things he loves challenge him academically, commit to him taking him in adulthood, so he can become the self-sufficient individual we know he can be.” Adoption worker Karen Knodel said. Saybay does very well in school and is in accelerated classes. He would like to continue to have visitation with his siblings.
MOSCOW Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson spoke by phone on Saturday about the situation in Syria after the U.S. strikes on a Syrian air base, the Russian ministry said in a statement.
Lavrov pointed out that "an attack on a country whose government fights terrorism only plays into the hands of extremists, creates additional threats to regional and global security," the Russian ministry said.
He also told Tillerson that assertions that the Syrian military used chemical weapon in Idlib province on April 4 do not correspond to reality, the ministry added.
It said Lavrov and his U.S. counterpart agreed to continue discussions on Syria in person. Tillerson is expected in Moscow for talks with Russian officials next week.
(Reporting by Polina Devitt; Editing by Hugh Lawson)
Three women were arrested by the Thane Crime Branch for allegedly carrying around to 50 kg of cannabis Wednesday near Kalyan station.
The women — Junnu Dakwa (45), Sarojini Swain (31) and Babbi Reddi (35) — had come from Odisha, police said. Crime branch unit V officers said they had received information that some people were set to arrive with cannabis.
“We laid a trap and arrested three women. When we checked their luggage, we found 49.728 kg of cannabis stashed in four bags,” said a senior officer.
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A wheelchair-bound Algerian terror suspect linked to Osama Bin Laden has won his 21-year legal battle to live in the UK in the latest blow to the Government’s efforts to expel foreign jihadists.
The father has repeatedly defeated attempts to deport him despite being accused of helping to send young British Muslims to terror training camps abroad.
Now a judge has ruled that the threat of deportation has affected his mental health and quashed the Home Office refusal to grant him the right to indefinite leave to remain in the UK.
The judge has also overturned government restrictions which had forced him to stay at his home address and report to a police station once a month. He is also to be allowed to study Algebraic Thinking at the Open University.
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The Green Bay Packers have signed free-agent offensive lineman Byron Bell, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.
The Packers also released offensive lineman Jacob Alsadek, per Schefter, after signing him as an undrafted free agent in April. According to Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, the Arizona alum was the team's first signing following the draft.
This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.
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Bennett (ankle/shoulder) caught three of his five targets for 33 yards and a TD in Sunday's 35-14 win over the Dolphins.
Bennett has been an injury report regular since hurting his ankle back in Week 5, and he'll no doubt benefit greatly from the Patriots' upcoming first-round playoff bye. Once the team returns to action in the postseason, Bennett will no doubt log a heavy workload, with fellow TE Rob Gronkowski (back) out for the season.
JACKSON, N.Y. (AP) — Authorities in New York are searching for a bull that escaped a livestock auction show.
WTEN-TV reports (http://bit.ly/2lNOnMC ) that the bull’s owner was unloading the animal from a trailer outside a livestock barn in Cambridge when it sprinted away Tuesday night. Police say the bull was almost hit by a car in the street.
Cambridge police and New York State Police are currently searching for the animal.
Authorities are warning people to stay away from the bull because it’s agitated.
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The deep red state of Georgia could soon be seeing a little more blue as Democrat Jon Ossoff battles to fill the congressional seat left behind by Trump's Secretary of Health and Human Services Tom Price.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - An Arkansas day care center has fired four employees over the death of a 5-year-old developmentally disabled boy who was left in a sweltering van all day.
Ascent Children's Health Services CEO Dan Sullivan said Wednesday that "staff did not follow company policies and procedures, and if they had, this tragedy would not have occurred."
Christopher Gardner was picked up by Ascent on Monday morning but he wasn't taken inside the West Memphis day care center, which serves children with developmental disabilities and has centers throughout the state.
Sullivan, who is also a state representative, says the company has been in contact with Christopher's family and that it will continue to work with the authorities investigating the death.
West Memphis is across the Mississippi River from Memphis, Tennessee.
TOKYO, April 18 (Reuters) - Japanese trade minister Hiroshige Seko said on Tuesday that he has not received a request from U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross for any particular topic to be discussed.
Seko also told reporters that he would exchange information on Toshiba issue if Ross asks to do so.
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence will meet with Japan's Deputy Prime Minister Taro Aso on Tuesday, kicking off talks in Tokyo that the White House hopes will open doors in Japan for U.S. products and attract Japanese investment in U.S. infrastructure projects. [nL3N1HP4BL ]
Pence will meet Prime Minister Shinzo Abe for a working lunch. They are expected to be joined by U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross who is in Tokyo for talks with Seko. (Reporting by Ami Miyazaki, writing by Kaori Kaneko; Editing by Eric Meijer)
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Boston Celtics star Kyrie Irving will miss his fourth straight game Tuesday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder, the team announced.
Celtics head coach Brad Stevens said Sunday that Irving will not play until his left knee soreness dissipates.
"I think he feels better and better," Stevens said before falling to the New Orleans Pelicans, 108-89. He just doesn't quite feel 100 percent. So until that point then he'll be out. There was a chance that he would play (against the Pelicans). He just didn't quite feel that. And, again, we're going to make sure that he feels that way."
Jaylen Brown (concussion) will also sit out against the Thunder. This weekend, Stevens said the wing is "getting closer" to a return assuming he avoids setbacks while moving through the NBA's concussion protocol.
Christopher Plummer Nominated For Golden Globe After Replacing Kevin Spacey The 75th Golden Globe nominations were announced on Monday. Among the nominees is actor Christopher Plummer, for his role replacing Kevin Spacey in All the Money in the World, after Spacey faced allegations of sexual misconduct.
Need six more reasons to see Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2?
Look no further than Chris Pratt, who rips off his shirt to reveal his toned abs in the film's latest teaser trailer (released Monday). While the blink-and-you'll miss it titillated Twitter, Gamora (Zoe Saldana) was far less impressed, telling Peter Quill/Star-Lord (Pratt), "You're insufferable."
The sequel (in theaters May 5) also brings back Dave Bautista (Drax the Destroyer), Bradley Cooper (Rocket), Vin Diesel (Baby Groot), Karen Gillan (Nebula) and Michael Rooker (Yondu Udonta). The movie also introduces new characters played by Pom Klementieff (Mantis), Elizabeth Debicki (Ayesha), Kurt Russell (Ego) and Chris Sullivan (Taserface). Many of the cast members will appear on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Monday night to promote the Marvel blockbuster.
The Step Up Oklahoma coalition has ended talks with The Wind Coalition, citing concerns that wind lobbyists were undermining efforts to solve the state’s budget crisis, according to a letter published Friday evening.
A letter sent to Jeffrey Clark, president of The Wind Coalition, by Oklahoma City attorney and Step Up Oklahoma member Glenn Coffee detailed the group's concerns:
LAKE TWP. — A man died from drowning in Reed Lake in Lake County on Saturday. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office responded to a possible drowning at 5:11 p.m. […]
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Craig Campbell and his daughter cover the theme song “I Don’t Want To Live Forever” from the movie “Fifty Shades Darker” by Zayne and Taylor Swift and they rock it! Enjoy 🙂
JOHANNESBURG, April 5 South Africa's Bid Corporation (Bidcorp) has bought a 90 percent stake in Spanish foodservice group Guzman Gastronomia and Cuttings, it said on Wednesday without disclosing the value.
Bidcorp, spun out of Bidvest last year in a $5 billion listing on the Johannesburg Securities Exchange, said in February it could tap $1.2 billion for acquisitions to extend its push outside its home market.
Guzman is a foodservice company supplying hotels, restaurants, industrial caterers and other institutions throughout Spain, Bidcorp said in a statement.
The Spanish firm's revenue is expected to be about 100 million euros ($106.67 million) this year, Bidcorp said, adding that the Spanish foodservice market had potential to grow as the economy picked up and the tourism industry expanded.
The South African firm acquired its stake from Miura Private Equity and Guzman's management, who retain a 10 percent interest.
($1 = 0.9375 euros) (Reporting by TJ Strydom; Editing by Edmund Blair)
MUZAFFARNAGAR: Seven CRPF personnel, deputed as security detail for UP minister Suresh Rana, were today injured, two of them severely, when their vehicle overturned on the Meerut-Karnal Highway in Shamli district, police said.
The accident took place this evening near Jhal village when the personnel were on their way to Meerut, Circle Officer Ashok Kumar said, adding that the injured were rushed to a nearby hospital, where the condition of two of them was stated as "critical".
The injured were headed to Hapur town, in western Uttar Pradesh, to escort Rana, Kumar said.
Think about this very carefully. If you had to decide now where to invest your money to earn the best return with the lowest risk over the next seven years, where would it be?
Many people would say the U.S. stock market. They would be wrong, according to a new analytical tool published this month by the asset allocation team of Mackenzie Financial.
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In today’s episode I speak to Dr Zara Dennis, who has appeared on the podcast previously. We catch up on what she’s been up to since we last spoke, and I talked to her after she
Topics we cover include:
– Mixing Zara’s interest in flying with education
– What sparked her interest in flying
– Her piloting career
– The Growing Teacher Tall Poppies Award
– The Amazing Spaghetti Machine contest
– Her collaboration with PrimeSci in providing holiday programmes to children
– Taking her classes out to remote and rural communities
– Women in Aviation International’s involvement in the programme
– Future extensions to the Sci Fly programme
– The need to encourage females into STEM subjects
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The web page of Sci Fly STEM Outreach is:
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Powell's teammate Matt Forte (toe) will not play in Sunday's game in Cleveland.
Powell took full advantage of Forte's absence in Sunday's 23-20 overtime win over the Jaguars, piling up 163 yards and a touchdown on 21 carries and adding 27 yards on four catches. While it's never realistic to expect a stat line of that magnitude, Powell is essentially a lock for double-digit touches whenever Forte doesn't play. The Browns have held opponents to just 3.0 yards per carry and 87.3 rushing yards per game, but they have allowed running backs to catch 21 of 27 targets for 187 yards and two touchdowns. Elijah McGuire will also handle part of the backfield workload, after rumbling for 131 scrimmage yards of his own last week.
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Feb 14 Molson Coors Brewing Co reported a 4.2 percent fall in quarterly sales, due to a strong dollar and weak demand for its Coors Light beer, its highest-selling product.
The company's net sales on a pro-forma basis fell to $2.47 billion from $2.58 billion.
On a pro-forma basis, the company reported a net loss of $608.6 million, or $2.83 per share, in the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, compared with a profit of $6.1 million, or 3 cents per share, a year earlier.
The company took a charge of $521.1 million, primarily driven by impairment charges recorded for the Molson brands in Canada during the quarter.
Molson Coors bought beer giant SABMiller's stake in the MillerCoors joint venture for $12 billion in October last year, following SABMiller's agreement to be acquired by Anheuser-Busch InBev for over $100 billion. (Reporting by Gayathree Ganesan in Bengaluru; Editing by Shounak Dasgupta)
The Golden State Warriors are the 2017 NBA champions, and they'll celebrate their title with a victory parade through downtown Oakland on Thursday.
The parade will go through Oakland and culminate with a celebratory rally. More than a million people showed up for the Warriors' championship parade in 2015, and this year it's expected to be closer to 2 million. Below is the viewing information and route info for Thursday's parade.
How to watch
What: Warriors NBA Championship Parade
Warriors NBA Championship Parade Where: Downtown Oakland, California
Downtown Oakland, California When: Thursday, June 15, 2017
Thursday, June 15, 2017 Start time: 1 p.m. ET
1 p.m. ET Live Stream: CBS-SF Bay Area
CBS-SF Bay Area TV: NBA TV
Parade Route
Run, Rude Boy! Cracking commentary as GB’s 4×100 relay team wins gold
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FIRSCO, Texas (AP) - Roland Lamah scored two goals, Maximiliano Urruti added another and FC Dallas beat the 10-man Seattle Sounders 3-0 on Sunday.
Dallas (1-0-1) has lost just twice in its last 21 MLS home matches, going 11-2-8.
Lamah opened the scoring in the 20th minute. Mauro Diaz sent a well-placed through ball to Michael Barrios, who got past the defense to the corner of the 6-yard box and rolled it in front of the goal for an easy finish by Lamah.
Urruti made it 2-0 in the 58th minute by bending a shot around Stefan Frei on a breakaway shot from distance. Lamah chipped it over Frei five minutes later after a nice give-and-go with Anton Nedyalkov.
Seattle (0-2-0) was reduced to 10-men in the 37th minute after officials reviewed a video showing Clint Dempsey's elbow making contact with Jacori Hayes. Dempsey will be suspended for the Sounders' next MLS match against the Montreal Impact on Saturday, March 31.
Fog blanketed Wrightsville Beach on Monday, Jan. 2. Here are a few images of the fog today.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Investigators say a fire that destroyed the former Kansas City home of baseball legend Satchel Paige might have been arson.
The Kansas City Star reports investigators found evidence an accelerant was used in the fire Tuesday at the home where Paige lived until he died in 1982. The house has been vacant for years.
The Hall of Fame pitcher starred in both the Negro Leagues and Major League Baseball.
Bob Kendrick, president of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City, said baseball legends often visited Paige's home. Kendrick said he and others wanted to do something with the home to honor Paige but there was never enough money.
The current owner, Brian Cushon, said Tuesday he had intended to renovate the home.
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* Expected result due to one-time expenses incurred as a result of change of control event that occurred in January 2017 as well as challenging trading conditions
* Expected to report a loss for year as compared with audited consolidated profit for year ended 31 march 2016 of approximately HK$24.7 mln Source :(bit.ly/2pG7VHX) Further company coverage:
Friday, Mar 16 - Apr 28, 2018
Opening Reception: March 16th, 5pm - 7:30pm
Schneider Gallery is pleased to showcase a two-part group exhibition of experimental photography. Part I features work by Colleen Woolpert, Thomas Kellner, Letitia Huckaby, and Jim VanBibber. The artists in this exhibition explore a diverse scope of approaches to photography employing non-traditional materials, processes and historical devices.
Thursday, Dec 7 - 10, 2017
This show offers the ultimate holiday shopping experience with over 600 artists presenting hand-crafted and specialty items, artwork, festive food, fashion show and live music.
Tickets: $12-20.
Glen Campbell, who passed away last August after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's, would have celebrated his 82nd birthday this past Sunday. So, to honor their father, the youngest of Campbell's 8 kids Ashley Campbell and her brother Shannon Campbell returned to Abe's Garden in Nashville, the Alzheimer's Care facility where Glen spent the final days of his life. It was there, that Ashley on banjo, and Shannon on guitar, performed their father's hit Gentle On My Mind.
Video of Ashley Campbell and Shannon Campbell play "Gentle On My Mind" at Abe's Garden in Nashville, TN
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CHANDIGARH: The Rohtak police have booked Prof Dheeraj Sharma, the director of Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Rohtak, on charges of sexually harassing a former assistant professor of the institute.
As the director is reportedly out of station, a statement released on behalf of IIM-Rohtak maintained that the complainant had been terminated from service and had filed the complaint to defame the director and the institute.
Earlier, two MPs had written to the Union Human Resource Development Minister Prakash Javadekar, alleging irregularities in Sharma’s appointment.
Suns' Robert Sarver discusses his team's arena situation during a press conference on Wednesday at Talking Stick Resort Arena.
SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine — Police say a man crashed into a building and was trapped inside his vehicle.
According to South Portland police, a car crashed through the front of a building, formerly known as North East Turf, Inc., just after midnight Monday on Broadway near Evans Street.
Police said the 19-year-old male driver was the only person in the vehicle.
Crews needed extraction equipment to get the driver out because the vehicle was heavily damaged.
The man was taken to the hospital. There was no word on how badly he was injured, but he is expected to survive.
The crash is under investigation.
Kapanen, who scored a goal Saturday against Montreal, is impressing his coach and teammates with his speed, reports Lance Hornsby of Canoe.com.
"Yeah, it's kind of unbelievable how he kind of comes from a standstill to full speed within a few strides," said center Nazem Kadri, who thinks Kapanen is the fastest Leaf on the ice. "He just has that gift to have that natural skating ability and knows how to use it." Kapanen is playing on the team's fourth line, giving the Leafs the best line in the NHL because of his speed, scoring touch and two-way ability. Kapanen could be in line for increased responsibility in 2018-19 if James Van Riemsdyk leaves in free agency. File that away.
P.E.I. curler Brett Gallant has accepted an invitation for one final chance to represent Canada at the Olympics.
Gallant told CBC News Monday morning he and Jocelyn Peterman will compete at national mixed doubles curling trials. The event will decide which mixed doubles team Canada will send to the Olympics.
The team of Peterman/Gallant won the 2016 Canadian mixed doubles championships in Saskatoon. (Trevor Bothorel/CBC)
Gallant and Peterman are the 2016 Canadian mixed doubles champions.
Both curlers were in Ottawa last week competing to represent Canada at the team trials.Gallant, with team Gushue, lost in the men's semi-final Saturday night. Peterman, with the Carey rink, lost in the women's final.
Curling Canada invited 18 teams to the mixed doubles trials. Many of the players were waiting for the Ottawa event to conclude before making a decision to attend.
The tournament begins Jan. 3 in Manitoba.
WEST HAVEN >> A street is closed Wednesday morning due to an overnight motor vehicle accident that caused a telephone pole to collapse.
Beach Street between Washington and Third avenues is currently closed, police said.
Kenosha County Parks will celebrate their 90th anniversary with a celebration at Petrifying Springs Park on Saturday, August 5 from noon-8 p.m.
The celebration will feature performances from Grateful Deadliners, Saddlebrook, The Sam Llanas Band and Altered Five Blues Band. There will also be a fireworks show, free kids games throughout the park, magicians, face painting, bounce houses and more.
The Kenosha County Board created the Kenosha County Parks Commission in November 1925. By 1927, the commission had purchased the property for their first park. 90 years and eight parks later, we are celebrating their legacy.
This event is free and open to the public. You can find more information at www.parks.kenoshacounty.org.
SEATTLE – An Uber driver who was demanding money before returning a woman’s purse quickly changed his mind Sunday after a Seattle officer sent him a text and a selfie, police said.
The woman contacted Officer Eric Michl on around 2 a.m., saying she’d left her purse, wallet and ID in the Uber.
She was distraught because she was scheduled to fly home later that day and worried she wouldn’t be able to without her identification, according to KCPQ. She said she had called the driver and offered to pay his fare if he brought her things back, but he refused and demanded more money.
Michl called the driver and left a voicemail. Then, he sent a text, telling the driver he could be arrested and his car could be impounded if he didn’t return the woman’s purse.
To prove he was a police officer, Michl also sent a selfie.
The driver quickly brought the woman’s purse back, saying he’d been busy taking other fares.
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed first-round pick T.J. Watt to a four-year contract.
Watt, a linebacker from Wisconsin and the younger brother of Houston Texans star J.J. Watt, was taken with the 30th overall pick in the draft. He is the last of Pittsburgh’s eight draft picks to sign. Financial details were not released.
Watt actually began his collegiate career as a tight end before switching to linebacker. He played in 27 games for the Badgers, making 14 starts, over a two-year span. Watt recorded 70 tackles, including 17 stops for losses and 11 1/2 sacks in his college career.
The Steelers finish minicamp on Thursday. They report for training camp at St. Vincent College in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, on July 27.
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CLEVELAND—Newly elected Hall of Famer Jim Thome won’t be enshrined with Chief Wahoo.
Thome played most of his career with the Cleveland Indians and “fully” supports the team’s decision to remove the divisive Wahoo logo from its uniforms. He prefers to have the club’s block “C” logo on his Cooperstown plaque.
The slugger feels the “C” logo is “the right thing to do.” Thome plans to speak with his wife, Andrea, and Hall of Fame officials before making a final decision.
Thome wore the Chief Wahoo logo while playing for the Indians from 1991-2002 and again when he returned in 2011. The left-handed hitter belted 612 home runs, eighth on the career list.
The Wahoo logo will be removed from jersey sleeves and caps starting in the 2019 season, when Cleveland hosts the All-Star Game.
THE former leader of the city council has praised her successor for his pledge to tackle the Southsea sea defences as part of a cross-party group.
New leader, councillor Gerald Vernon-Jackson, last week announced plans to bring together councillors from all parties, including Tory boss Cllr Donna Jones, to focus on the sea defences together.
Cllr Jones said: ‘It is only right and proper that the community is involved fully and meaningfully in the consultation.
‘I’m pleased the leader of the council has invited Cllr Stephen Morgan and me as group leaders to take part in the cross-party group.
‘I am calling on the leader to extend that to include key members of the community, representing the seafront wards of the city such as Leon Reis, the chair of the East Southsea Neighbourhood Forum, a representative from Friends of Old Portsmouth and David Baynes, chair of Friends Canoe Lake.’
Sam DeBrodie and T.J. Green pose for a picture. They are engaged to be married, and are planning a May wedding.
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Image caption Police cordoned off the area around the taxi while they investigated the scene
A man who was shot through a taxi window by police has been charged with possessing an imitation firearm.
Samuel Houlihan was hit in the arm on Friday in Bishop Auckland and taken to hospital for treatment.
Police were called to reports of a man carrying a handgun in the James Street area at about 10:45 BST.
The 24-year-old, of Linburn Drive, Bishop Auckland, was remanded in custody after appearing at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates' Court.
He will appear at Durham Crown Court on 27 June.
Paul Anderson, prosecuting, alleged Mr Houlihan was carrying a Sig Sauer P226 gas-powered air weapon.
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) have been informed of the incident and is investigating.
The Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal, has dissolved the Sokoto State Executive Council with immediate effect.
The dissolution is aimed at restructuring and restrategising the cabinet for optimum efficiency and service delivery to the good people of Sokoto State.
This is contained in a statement signed by Director-General Media and Public Affairs to the Governor, Abubakar Shekara.
While thanking members of the council for the dedication, sacrifice and loyalty to the administration, the governor expressed appreciation to the people for cooperating with and supporting the outgoing members of the council towards achieving the success recorded.
According to the statement, the commissioners would hand over the affairs of their respective ministries to the permanent secretaries.
Governor Tambuwal wishes the outgoing Executive Council members success in their future endeavors.
Harrisburg, Pa. (WHTM) – Harrisburg police are investigating a possible home invasion. It happened a home on the 400 block of South 13th street around 10:30 Tuesday night.
Police say some people inside were taken to the hospital with minor injuries.
No word on any suspects.
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As seen on this week’s episode of Monday Night Raw in Dallas, Texas at the American Airlines Center on the USA Network, John Cena once again challenged The Undertaker to a match at WrestleMania 34. However, Taker didn’t show but instead, his brother, Kane, did and choke slammed the former WWE Champion.
WWE has announced the match for next week’s episode of Raw on the USA Network. Cena will battle Kane in a singles match.
WWE holds next week’s show in Cleveland, Ohio at the Quicken Loans Arena. As of this writing, no other matches for Raw have been announced.
Former resident Mark Lynch, 58, pleaded guilty to supplying the heroin that killed his 25-year old son Christopher, according to Stamford Advocate. On Friday, Oct. 6, Lynch, in front of Judge Richard Comerford in Stamford courthouse, pleaded guilty to criminally negligent homicide and sales of narcotics, the paper said.
Lynch is expected to get sentenced to three years in jail and seven years of special parole, during which time he can be returned to jail for violating any law, said the Advocate.
Lynch stood next to his defense attorney, New Canaan’s Matthew Maddox and said ‘yes,’ after the Judge Comerford asked if the state’s fact of how his son died September 2016 were correct, according to the Advocate.
Click here for report on arrest. Click here for his son Chris’ obituary.
× Dr. John Duffy: Can you blame the media for political strife?
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Public Works projects:
· University Parkway (from Southwest Avenue to Magnolia Avenue Extension) – conduit installation in median. Lane closures possible. Motorists are urged to use caution in this area.
· Knob Creek Road and Market Street – installation of handicap ramps at all corners of intersection. One lane closed periodically. Motorists are urged to use caution in this area.
Water/Sewer projects:
· Circle Drive (Chinquapin) – water line replacement; lane closures
· Old Stage Road (between Old Gray Station Road and Interstate 26 overpass) – clean up; lane closures
· Orleans Street (300-400 block) – water line replacement; lane closures
· 347 Delmer Salts Road (Gray) – sewer extension
· Market Street (between Roan and Buffalo streets) – utility connections; closed 8 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday until 6 a.m. the following morning
Derrick Henry is a candidate for the Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week after rushing for 65 yards and a touchdown in Tennessee’s 24-17 victory over Houston in Week 17. …read more
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International Maritime Organization (IMO) Secretary-General Kitack Lim experienced polar conditions at first hand during a recent visit to Antarctica (8-12 February).
Shipping in waters surrounding the two poles has increased in recent years. IMO’s Polar Code entered into force on 1 January 2017, bringing in additional safety and environmental provisions for ships operating in these harsh, remote and unique conditions.
Secretary-General Lim was hosted by the Chile an Navy during his journey to King George Island in Antarctica. In Punta Arenas, the southern tip of Chile, he met with stakeholders from various maritime organizations.
They discussed the relevance of the Polar Code to ships operating in the polar regions and the need to promote safe and sustainable shipping.
The Polar Code aims to protect the lives of crews and passengers and minimise the impact of shipping operations on the pristine polar regions.
A Mid-Michigan man said it was the "best mistake I've ever made", and it led to him winning $100,000.
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The Tuscola County man, who has chosen to remain anonymous, matched the Fantasy 5 numbers drawn Thursday to win the Fantasy 5 jackpot.
He bought his winning ticket at Worth's Party Store, located at 4730 East Main Street in Millington.
"I usually play 04-14-28-30-31, but I accidentally picked 29 instead of 28," said the player. "Rather than starting over with a new slip, I just decided to go ahead and play those numbers and I'm so glad I did.
The lucky player claimed his prize on Tuesday.
"Winning the jackpot was all because of a simple mistake, but it's definitely the best mistake I've ever made."
He said he plans to use the money to pay down his mortgage.
"I can't tell you how it feels to win the jackpot. It's a once in a lifetime kind of thing," the player said.
The late, great Gore Vidal said that we live in “The United States of Amnesia.” Our fatal forgetfulness flares when white bigots come out of their closets, emboldened by the tacit cover they’re given by our president. We cannot pretend that the ugly bigotry unleashed in the streets of Charlottesville, Va., this weekend has nothing to do with the election of Donald Trump.
Feb 13 Delta Air Lines Inc :
* Delta announces intention to acquire additional shares of Grupo Aeroméxico
* Delta announces intention to acquire additional shares of Grupo Aeroméxico
* Delta air lines inc - deal for mxp$43.59 per share
* Delta air lines inc - intends to acquire up to an additional 32 percent of outstanding capital stock of grupo aeroméxico s.a.b. De c.v.
* Delta air lines inc - delta intends to commence tender offer once required regulatory approvals in mexico and united states have been obtained
* Delta air lines-owns approximately 4.1 percent of outstanding shares of grupo aeroméxico and holds an option to acquire an additional 8.1 percent
* Delta air lines-following completion of offer,co, delta pension trust would own or have options to buy up to 49 percent of grupo aeroméxico's outstanding shares
* Delta announces intention to acquire additional shares of grupo aeroméxico Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
"Liberal Redneck" Trae Crowder is back, and this time he's taking on the Alabama Senate race between Roy Moore and Doug Jones.
As you might have guessed, Crowder is no fan of Moore's.
He says:
"The people of Alabama's choices are Democrat Doug Jones, and a poorly written villain from a fucking Dukes of Hazzard episode. "Seriously y'all, even when you take into account that the man that they’re replacing is a f**king Hobbit from an alternate universe where JRR Tolkien owns slaves, Roy Moore is an unbelievable bag of sh*t. He’s a judge who’s been kicked off the bench twice for refusing to do his job, he’s taken money from his own non-profit, he’s openly admitted that he thinks the last time America was great was before the Civil War, he thinks all legislation should be drafted by Jesus, and he presumably believes that the Devil invented dinosaurs and gay people.”
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President Donald Trump pauses while speaking in the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House in Washington, Monday, Aug. 14, 2017. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
President Donald Trump pauses while speaking in the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House in Washington, Monday, Aug. 14, 2017. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) Evan Vucci—AP
President Donald Trump is saying that "racism is evil" as he condemns the KKK, neo-Nazis and white supremacists as "criminals and thugs."
He is speaking in the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House after meeting with Attorney General Jeff Sessions and FBI director Christopher Wray about the race-fueled violence Saturday in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Trump has come under fire for his comments Saturday that "many sides" are to blame for the violence. In those remarks, he did not single out white supremacists or any other hate group, even as Republican lawmakers and others in his White House did condemn them by name.
Her Majesty’s Government of Gibraltar notes the restatement of the established position of the 27 remaining EU Member States.
Gibraltar will continue to work closely with the United Kingdom in the process of its on-going Article 50 negotiation, in which we are fully involved and which the UK has repeatedly stated includes Gibraltar.
This restatement of their established position by the EU changes nothing in that respect.
The Government of Gibraltar claims they have no doubt that with goodwill and through dialogue with our European partners we can reach understandings and advance cooperation so that the language of vetos can become a thing of the past.
In that way, we are sure we will find mutually agreeable resolutions which benefit everyone living and working in and around Gibraltar.
Feb 14 CEL-SCI Corp :
* CEL-SCI says met with FDA on February 8, 2017
* CEL-SCI - at the meeting with FDA, there was a discussion of steps that would be required to lift the partial clinical hold
* CEL-SCI - has immediately begun working on the steps which may or may not result in the lifting of the partial clinical hold Source text - bit.ly/2ld0khk Further company coverage:
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) – A Fort Wayne man was sentenced to 26 years in prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm and maintaining a drug-involved premises.
According to documents in the case, 37-year-old Booker T. Sewell was distributing multiple kilograms of cocaine and pounds of marijuana from his Fort Wayne home.
He was sentenced to 120 months imprisonment for the gun charge and 192 months imprisonment on the drug charge. Sewell will also serve two years of supervised release and was ordered to forfeit $21,917.
If an unexpected obstacle stops you from moving in a particular direction today you should see it as a sign that the universe is trying to keep you from harm. The planets are trying to tell you something Aquarius. Be smart and listen.
MINNEAPOLIS - Let's face it, we've all been there before: sometimes the clothes we put on first thing in the morning, don't always lead to instant comfort throughout the day. One St. Paul woman is trying to change that one pair at a time.
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SANTA ROSA, Calif. (AP)  Authorities are investigating whether a suspected drunken driver is responsible for a hit-and-run crash that killed a Northern California woman's two miniature horses.
The Press Democrat reports (http://bit.ly/2ohUzxb) the California Highway Patrol suspects Ronald Rennert's vehicle was the one that plowed through a corral and struck both of the woman's horses in Penngrove early Saturday. The animals were later euthanized.
Sgt. Andrew Henkens says car parts matching the Oakland man's Honda CRV were found at the crash site and the vehicle had front-end damage that included tufts of animal fur.
Police say an officer arrested Rennert later that day after spotting him swerving his vehicle on a roadway in nearby Petaluma and noticing the damage to the car. Police say he appeared intoxicated.
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CARIFTA Day 3- Bajan boys go for gold
Tre Hollingsworth and Nathan Fergusson continue their quest for gold when they contest the Under-18 Boys 110m hurdles this afternoon. They both qualified this morning at the Ergilio Hato Stadium in Willemstad, Curacao.
Hollingsworth ran 14.04 for the fourth fastest time heading into that event while Fergusson is one split second behind 14.05.
jonh wrote: Ignorant.
Style over squad.
Madge over Noble.
I will have a pint of whatever you have had.So the best squad in SL has won 1 trophy in 4 years.How does that work?It is a total utter nonsense that we have the best squad in the competition.The same tripe has been rolled out for the past few years.We are not particularly successful and play a style that is alien to the majority of supporters.
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A Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) boss has been sent on compulsory leave.
The KPA Managing Director (MD) Catherine Mturi-Wairi was suspended on Wednesday over incompetence and theft of containers.
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Daniel Manduku formerly of National Construction Authority (NCA) was appointed new MD in an acting capacity by the Cabinet Secretary for Transport James Macharia.
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Republicans in Georgia's conservative 6th district don't agree which of their party's 11 candidates should represent the area in Congress. Republicans in Georgia's conservative 6th district don't agree which of their party's 11 candidates should represent the area in Congress.
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SOUTH MILWAUKEE, WI (GVE) – The Speaker of the Edo State House of Assemble, Honorable Justin Okonoboh has been impeached.
Honorable Okonoboh was impeached by the lawmakers today, Monday 14th August 2017 at the Assembly, in Benin City, Edo State..
Honorable Kabiru Ajoto was elected in his place as the new Speaker.
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Bank of Chongqing lays the groundwork for AT1 Bank of Chongqing Co is meeting fixed income investors this week to gauge their appetite for an additional tier one dollar bond, as it sets its sights on raising up to Rmb50bn ($7.55bn) equivalent.
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WARNING: This article contains spoilers for The 100 season 5
This season of The 100 has had viewers absolutely gripped since episode one.
Last week’s episode of the dark dystopian drama saw the group make a grave mistake by following Octavia (played by Marie Avgeropoulos) into the Shadow Valley.
Ignoring Clarke’s (Eliza Taylor) best advice, the gory instalment saw some Alien style chest burster action as a parasite entered one of Miller’s (Jarod Joseph) men and burst through his stomach.
This caused other parasites to rain down on everyone and one managed to get in through Octavia’s open wound.
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EVP and COO Jay Marshall started working for Hy-Vee on his 16th birthday, 35 years ago, in between his high school and college commitments. “Then I just started on the ladder of responsibility, worked through all the management roles in the store, became a store director, ran two stores,” he recalls. “Ran a district of stores and then moved into the office. I’ve had responsibilities all over the office, from merchandising, marketing [to] now operations.”
Marshall notes the unique diversity of Hy-Vee’s marketing territory: “We're in big cities of 3 million people, and then our smallest store is in a town of 800 people. So the store size and the client base is very diverse. We have real small towns, and then big cities, but we’re also spread out; we’re in eight states. So we’re pretty diverse across our chain. I think that’s pretty unique.”
What does Marshall admire most about Hy-Vee?
Thus far, there are no reports of any Singaporeans directly affected or injured by the incident, says Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. People run away from a nightclub where a gun attack took place during a New Year party in Istanbul, Turkey, January 1, 2017.
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Brazilian Army escorts truckers willing to return to their work on the Regis Bittencourt road, some 30 kilometers outside of Sao Paulo, Brazil, May 30, 2018. EPA-EFE/FERNANDO BIZERRA Jr.
Brazilian Army personnel escorts truckers willing to return to their work on the Regis Bittencourt road, some 30 kilometers outside of Sao Paulo, Brazil, May 30, 2018. EPA-EFE/FERNANDO BIZERRA Jr.
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The number of people in work in Wales dropped in the last quarter of 2016, but was still up compared to the previous year, figures have shown.
Between October and December, unemployment was 1,000 lower than July to September, according to figures from the Office for National Statistics.
Employment in this time was down 19,000 to 1.4 million, but over the year it had increased by 12,000.
The unemployment rate remained at 4.4%, lower than the UK rate of 4.8%.
First Minister Carwyn Jones said: "The jobs market in Wales has continued to outperform almost every other part of the UK over the past year.
"Employment in Wales has increased faster than England, Scotland or Northern Ireland and is well above its historic average level."
Alun Cairns, Secretary of State for Wales, said: "It's great to see that in Wales employment is higher and unemployment is lower than this time a year ago."
NEW YORK (AP) — The 25th anniversary of Steven Spielberg's "Schindler's List" and the 35th anniversary of Brian De Palma's "Scarface" will be celebrated with reunion screenings at the Tribeca Film Festival.
The New York festival announced Monday that Spielberg will join Liam Neeson, Ben Kingsley and Embeth Davidtz for a post-screening conversation April 26 at the Beacon Theatre. The "Scarface" event will reunite De Palma, Al Pacino and Michelle Pfeiffer on April 19 at the Beacon Theatre.
The festival will also host an anniversary screening of 1992's "In the Soup," an acclaimed independent film directed by Alexandre Rockwell. The largely forgotten release, starring Steve Buscemi and Seymour Cassel, has been restored following a Kickstarter campaign to repair the remaining, damaged print.
Also slated for on-stage interviews at Tribeca are Bradley Cooper, Jamie Foxx, Spike Lee and Alec Baldwin.
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ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) -- The New York State Museum has set an early May opening date for its new exhibit highlighting artifacts from Albany's nearly four-century-old Dutch roots.
The exhibit will open May 5 at the downtown Albany museum. It's title -- "a small fort, which our people call Fort Orange" -- is taken from an account a Dutch West India Company official wrote in 1625 describing the 1-year-old settlement at what is now known as Albany.
The exhibit will feature never-before-displayed artifacts that were discovered by state archaeologists along the Hudson River's west bank ahead of the construction of Interstate 787 in the early 1970s. The artifacts were found on the site of Fort Orange, established in 1624 as the first permanent Dutch settlement in New Netherland.
The State Museum has 36,000 objects in its Fort Orange archaeology collection.
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Despite “being spotted at brunch together” countless times, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner are finally beginning to move on.
The pair finally filed for divorce last week, almost two years after announcing their separation. Yet according to TMZ, it could take six months or more to finalize the divorce process; the pair were reportedly so focused on trying to make things work they haven’t even begun figuring out how their assets will be divvied up.
Now, Ben is dating someone (although “not seriously”) and plans to move out of the family guesthouse, while Jen “cares deeply for Ben” but feels it’s “the right time to end the marriage.”
It’s just as Gwyneth told us: Love may be fleeting, but conscious uncoupling can last a lifetime.
Chef Vicky from SoundBite Cafe shows us how to make a quick breakfast cake
Ingredients:
2 Tablespoon + 1 teaspoon flour
1 Tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
3 Tablespoon buttermilk*
1 Tablespoon beaten egg
1 Tablespoon frozen berries
Process:
Add all ingredients in a microwave safe mug.
Mix well and cook in microwave for 90-95 seconds.
Breakfast cake is ready, topped with fresh fruits and whipped cream.
*How to make buttermilk substitute:
Add 1 Tablespoon vinegar/lemon juice, fill with milk up to 8 oz line.
Let sit at room temperature for 10-30 minutes.
Zobrist has been scratched from Monday's lineup against the Reds with a stiff neck, Bruce Miles of the Chicago Daily Herald reports.
Zobrist will be available to pinch hit off the bench, but the neck stiffness is enough that the Cubs will opt to start Tommy La Stella at second base in his stead. Thanks to the Cubs' enviable depth, they can afford to give Zobrist the rest that he needs to ensure he'll be as healthy as possible for the stretch run. Expect him back in the starting lineup shortly.
Josh Carr, Theatre Contributor, brings information on the different Theater Performances that you could attend around town this weekend. Listen in as he does a review on the different plays and venues in San Diego Area
A federal judge has granted a request from the attorneys of Michael Slager for a statewide jury pool leading up to the former North Charleston officer's trial in May. The new order from U.S. District Judge David Norton denies requests by prosecutors for a jury to be selected solely from the Charleston and Beaufort areas. Slager faces federal charges of deprivation of rights under the color of law, use of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime, and misleading investigators following the shooting of Walter Scott in 2015.
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Wednesday will be a big day for hotel stocks as 2016 fourth quarter earnings results filter in from Hilton Worldwide , Marriott Int'l and Choice Hotels Int'l . Analysts surveyed by Factset are expecting Marriott, boosted by its September $13 billion acquisition of Starwood Hotels & Resorts , to crush results.
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We're following developing news of a shooting in San Francisco.
Police say a gunman started shooting at a UPS facility, killing at least three people and injuring two others before turning the gun on himself.
Witnesses say the killer barged into a workers safety meeting and shot the three employees execution-style.
Stay with Northern Michigan’s News Leader as we work to bring you more information.
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Milwaukee Brewers' Eric Thames hits a two-run home run during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday, June 14, 2017, in St. Louis. Jeff Roberson AP Photo
Mohammed Ahmed Othman Al Hammadi, UAE Ambassador to Somalia, today met with Ahmed Isse Awad, the new Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Somalia.
The UAE ambassador conveyed the regards of H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, and his best wishes of success to the Somali minister in his new duties.
The Somali minister, during the meeting which was held in the UAE embassy premises here, commended the deeply-rooted relations between the two countries and their peoples, hailing the developmental projects carried out by the UAE in different fields in Somalia, and the support lent in particular to the Somali Foreign Ministry.
WASHINGTON, March 19 (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday gave the green light to two class-action lawsuits filed by residents of Flint, Michigan who are pursing civil rights claims against local and state officials over lead contamination in the city’s water supply.
The justices left in place a July 2017 ruling by the Cincinnati, Ohio-based 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals that revived the litigation after the lawsuits were thrown out by a lower court.
The high court rejected separate appeals filed by the city of Flint, Genesee County’s drainage commissioner and officials at the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality.
One of the survivors of the horrific New Year’s Eve terror attack in Istanbul was a Delaware man who was reportedly saved when a bullet was deflected by his cell phone.
William Jacob Raak, 35, was shot in the leg when a gunman opened fire in the packed the Reina nightclub — killing 39 and wounding dozens, according to NBC Philadelphia.
But a second bullet struck his cell phone, possibly saving his life.
“When he got shot the bullet hit his phone,” Raak’s brother told the network. “It went from his hip to his knee but the bullet didn’t hit any major arteries.”
In a video posted online, Raak is being wheeled into an ambulance as chaos loomed outside the club.
“I was shot in the fu–ing leg man,” Raak said. “These crazy people came in shooting everything!”
Raak was visiting the city with friends, one of whom is from Dubai and was also injured in the attack.
The Delaware man is expected to make a full recovery and return to the US within days, the report said.
Banks aren’t ready to call Zelle’s hyped entry into the peer-to-peer payments space a Venmo killer, at least not yet.
Early Warning, the company owned by a consortium of major U.S. banks that runs the peer-to-peer payments network, announced Monday that the volume of payments made through that channel were valued at $55 billion last year — more than double that of Venmo for the same period. But banks are holding off the ad blitz for now.
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A young Ludlow wrestler celebrating a state championship win for the second year in a row.
7-year-old Charles Soffen is a second grader at Chapin Elementary School.
But around town, he's known as "The Punisher" because of his signature singlet that he likes to wear.
Charles set two town records last year, becoming the youngest state champion and the only kid from Ludlow to ever win the K-2 Division.
"I've been practicing at wrestling for four years and I really like it," Charles Soffen told Western Mass News, "I'm gonna win more."
Charles was recently presented with an award from FW Webb as 2018 Youth Champion Wrestler of the year.
His father, James Soffen tells Western Mass News that he wrestled for the Wilbraham Falcons this season and "is now the youngest and only wrestler to win the K-4 State Championship in Wilbraham's history."
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Highland senior quarterback Garrett Martihas good protection from his offensive line as he looks to complete a pass en route to going 15 for 19 for 287 yards and three touchdowns in HHS’ 68-24 romp over visiting Waterloo Friday night. Daniel Fussner dfussner@bnd.com
WATERBURY, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut police have charged a man with murder after a fatal weekend shooting in Waterbury.
Police responded to a call Saturday morning from the hospital about a man who was shot in the head. The Republican-American reports that 35-year-old Terry Smith died shortly after arriving at the hospital.
Later that day, police arrested and charged 46-year-old Robert Williams with murder. Williams is currently being held on a $1 million bond. It’s not clear if he has a lawyer.
Both men have criminal records.
Williams was shot in the leg, but police wouldn’t say if shots were exchanged between the victim and suspect. Both shootings remain under investigation.
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission said it issued an order on Thursday filing and settling charges against Deutsche Bank Securities Inc, a unit of Deutsche Bank AG, for attempted manipulation of the ISDAFIX benchmark and requiring the firm to pay a $70 million civil penalty.
The CFTC said that from at least January 2007 to until May 2012, Deutsche Bank Securities made false reports and attempted to manipulate the U.S. Dollar International Swaps and Derivatives Association Fix (USD ISDAFIX), a leading global benchmark referenced in a range of interest rate products.
It said Deutsche Bank Securities did so to benefit its derivatives positions, including positions involving cash-settled options on interest rate swaps.
“We have cooperated extensively with the CFTC’s investigation and have undertaken significant efforts to remediate benchmark-related activities,” Deutsche Bank said in a statement.
“I would love to take some of the consistency into this season. In the last few years, I haven’t been so good,” she admits. “I was always there, but couldn’t quite flip the switch. I would love to stay with the switch on, because it’s the key for me. I feel that I’m playing as well as the best in the world, and I have a chance to beat them and be ranked among them everywhere I go. It’s a great feeling because I worked really hard to be there.”
From bull riding to hot-dog eating, the cast of Search Party joined fans for a scavenger hunt around Hollywood.
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AP Sports Writer
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) - Wesley Bryan rallied to win his home-state RBC Heritage for his first PGA Tour title, closing with a 4-under 67 on Sunday for a one-stroke victory over Luke Donald.
Bryan, a South Carolina native who played college golf for the Gamecocks, was four shots behind entering the day and moved into contention with four consecutive birdies on the front nine. He took the lead with a birdie on the 15th hole and finished at 13-under 271.
Donald shot 68 in his latest close call at Harbour Town Golf Links - it was his fifth second-place finish here since 2009.
The 27-year-old Bryan tapped in for par on the closing, 18th lighthouse hole to make the former trick-shot artist the first South Carolinian to win the state's lone PGA Tour event.
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Essayist Sam Stephenson’s fascination with Gene Smith (1918-1978) led him down a 20-year investigation into the photographer’s life. The resulting book, fortunately, isn’t a monotonous chronicle but a set of essays examining the subject from various angles. It’s not the first biography of Smith, whose chiaroscuro photographs were published in Life magazine before he set out on his own for an amphetamine- and alcohol-fueled life on the edge. Stephenson isn’t a fawning admirer, calling out Smith for his cult of personality, and maintains a critical yet sympathetic stance toward his subject. A Wide-Angle View brings a fresh interpretation to a leading figure from photography’s heroic age. One complaint: The book includes none of Smith’s photographs.
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A rockslide has cut off Highway 1, north of Hope, stranding vehicles and stopping train traffic.
Staff Sgt. Robbie Drake with the Chilliwack RCMP says the rocks fell on to the highway, about 25 kilometres north of Hope, Tuesday evening, closing the highway for the evening.
She says the road is blocked, but no vehicles were hit in the slide and no injuries have been reported.
Drake says the slide was quite significant, stranding several vehicles on the south side of the blockage, including a Greyhound bus, and stopping train traffic in the area.
Crews were trying to get the vehicles turned around and off of the highway Tuesday night before a large amount of rain forecast for the area began to fall.
The closure comes just days after the same highway, along with several others in the area, were closed due to high avalanche danger and icy road conditions on Feb. 9 and 10.
DriveBC says there's no estimate yet on when the road will re-open, but an assessment will take place Wednesday morning.
The increasing power tariffs may warrant cement price hikes. Cement manufacturers, Tororo say the high energy cost is greatly affecting production of cement in the Country. Tororo Cement Executive Director Morgan Gagran says government needs to lower power tariffs in order for manufacturers to increase production and reduce the prices.
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain intends to prevent a hard border in Ireland after leaving the European Union whatever the outcome of talks with the bloc, UK’s Brexit minister said on Monday, saying comments that this was not legally enforceable were taken out of context.
European Union Chief Negotiator for Brexit Michel Barnier accompanied by a delegation of Irish ministers visits the Armagh and County Louth border between Northern Ireland and Ireland May 12, 2017. REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne
Davis on Sunday said that a pledge on the Irish border agreed as part of a divorce settlement was “a statement of intent” rather than a legally binding move, but said the media had twisted his words.
“Of course it’s legally enforceable, under the withdrawal agreement, but even if that didn’t for some reason, if something went wrong, we would still be seeking to provide a frictionless, invisible border,” Davis told LBC radio.
A MAN who was reported as missing from Newport has been found safe, police have said.
A spokeswoman for Gwent Police said: "We recently appealed for information to locate 39-year-old Jason Kenneth Jones who has been reported as missing from Newport, he has since been located."
Srinagar: Two bank guards were today killed when militants opened fire on their vehicle in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said.
Security forces have launched a search operation to track down the assailants.
A police official said, “Unknown gunmen opened fire on a vehicle of Jammu and Kashmir Bank in Keller area of Shopian this afternoon, resulting in injuries to two employees”.
The two guards succumbed to their injuries in a hospital, police said. (PTI)
The Avengers gathered last evening in L.A for the world premiere of Marvel's latest Avengers: Infinity War.
All the stars walked that prestigious purple carpet, including Robert Downey Jr., Chris Pratt, Scarlett Johanson, Chris Hemsworth, and more!
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Don't forget, Avengers: Infinity War hits theaters this weekend!
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A new promo spotlighting the January 2017 drama on EastEnders sees Jack Branning left heartbroken following the death of new wife Ronnie Mitchell.
As fans of the BBC1 soap know, both Ronnie and her sister Roxy drowned in shock scenes broadcast last night - and now a rapid-fire trailer gives us a glimpse of what to expect in upcoming episodes.
As well as a mortified Jack, we also have a pensive Phil, Mick scowling in the wake of Lee's recent admission, plus the arrival of a new character: Ada Emerald Fox, the mother of Kim and Denise. Doña Croll - best known for playing Pearl McHugh in Family Affairs and Vera Corrigan in Doctors - will make her debut later this month.
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Somalia's auditor general Dr Nur Farah Jimale has called in the outgoing aviation minister Ali Jama Jingale to rescind his plan to transfer the country's airspace to foreign countries.
Speaking at press conference in Mogadishu, Mr Jimale called on the government to prevent the minister from handing the air control over to Kenya, Ethiopia, India and Mauritius.
"The government and the people of Somalia as a whole should act quickly and save the airspace which is on the brink to falling into the control of foreign countries," he said.
Jimale's call comes as the caretaker aviation minister of Somalia Ali Jamac Jangali is having talks with officials Kenya, Ethiopia, India and Mauritius over the airspace control in Canada.
Kaine heading to Puerto Rico to survey hurricane damage
On Saturday, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), Ron Johnson (R-WI), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Cory Gardner (R-CO), and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) will travel to Puerto Rico to survey hurricane damage and relief efforts.
The senators will travel as a part of a bicameral and bipartisan CODEL through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Kaine, Gillibrand, and Blumenthal are members of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Johnson is Chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Gardner is a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy.
The University of California's governing board has approved a tuition increase for out-of-state undergraduate students of 3.5 percent, or $978 a year starting in the 2018-19 school year.
The Board of Regents voted 12-3 in favor of the increase Thursday and will decide in May whether to raise tuition for California residents.
Thursday's vote means that tuition for out-of-state undergraduate students, who currently pay about $28,000 annually, will now pay nearly $29,000.
The regents approved a similar increase last January, the first tuition increase since 2011.
The university says the increase will generate revenue of nearly $35 million and help compensate for lower than expected state funding at a time of record-high enrollment.
Students have vocally opposed the increase and urged regents to push harder for state funding.
Authorities believe that the Cleveland killer who posted a Facebook video of himself executing a grandfather has now turned off his cell phone, making it more difficult for police to track him, sources told cleveland.com.
A massive manhunt is currently under way for Steve Stephens, 37, who officials say posted a video of himself gunning down Robert Godwin Sr., a 74-year-old father of nine.
Cleveland police spoke to Stephens over the phone early on in the investigation, but he refused to turn himself in.
A ping from his cell phone was detected about in Erie, Pa., about a 100 miles east of Cleveland, authorities told CNN.
Roger Federer breezed past his second round opponent Lukas Lacko in straight sets this afternoon, much to the delight of the Centre Court crowd.
But it’s not just the fans on Centre Court he’s been entertaining this week after a video on social media showed the 36-year-old impressing fans with his skills at a completely different sport.
Federer was seen giving croquet a go inside the Wimbledon grounds.
The sport involves players hitting balls through hoops with a mallet.
And after taking a bit of time to get used to the weight of the ball, Federer quickly picked up the skill as he knocked ball after ball through both hoops.
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A spokesman says former U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge expects to leave a Texas medical facility in time to be home in Maryland for Christmas.
Ridge suffered a heart attack on Nov. 16 while attending a Republican Governors Association conference in Austin, Texas. He’s been recovering at a local rehabilitation center.
The 72-year-old Republican served two terms as Pennsylvania’s governor, from 1995 to 2001. He was the first homeland security secretary, serving under President George W. Bush until 2005.
Ridge’s spokesman, Steve Aaron, also said Sunday that Ridge’s hospitalization won’t affect his security firm’s contract with the Transport Workers Union of America to review airplane maintenance outsourcing to overseas companies.
Aaron says Ridge will be involved but that the work is being handled by a team at his firm.
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FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Over the weekend, 12-year-old Jamarion Johnson passed away after fighting brain cancer for two years. Monroe County Sheriff’s Office shared the news on their Facebook page on Saturday.
Johnson was close with deputies. He was sworn in as an honorary deputy sheriff in February.
In December we talked to Johnson when we was DJ for a day at one of his favorite radio stations, 97.9 WIBB. He was also presented with a key to Macon-Bibb County.
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JERUSALEM May 3 U.S.-Israeli digital insurance company Next Insurance said on Wednesday it raised $29 million in an early funding found led by Munich Re/HSB Ventures.
U.S. insurance companies Markel and Nationwide, as well as existing investors, also participated.
Next, which offers its services to small and medium-sized businesses through partnerships with various insurance companies, said the financing will go towards building its own insurance products and expanding its offerings to new business sectors.
Founded in 2016, Next -- which previously received $13 million in seed funding -- is based in Silicon Valley, with its research and development in Israel. (Reporting by Steven Scheer)
An MRI - and many other vital health-care procedures - are performed exactly the same way, no matter where a patient receives care.
But huge differences can be found when patients receive bills to pay for those tests.
A national investigation by Raycom Media revealed the cost of MRIs can vary from $8,000 to $300.
Even a simple blood test can vary in price.
Watch KOLD News 13 at 10 p.m. Monday, Feb. 5 to find out what we found out and get tips and saving money on your medical bills.
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Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho says his tired team did not "sync" during a 2-0 victory over 10-man West Ham United at London Stadium.
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THE Caltex at Clairview has been boarded up and permanently closed.
A delivery driver, who spoke to a Daily Mercury reporter at the shop this morning, said the store, formerly known as Hawkins, unexpectedly closed about two months ago.
It has been replaced with a self service diesel pump instead.
A worker at the Clairview Beach Holiday Park said they have been getting a lot of travellers stop in nearly out of fuel.
The closure of the Clairview Caltex means for travellers on the Bruce Hwy, there are no fuel stations between Carmila and Marlborough - a distance of 131 kilometres.
Caltex closure : Caltex at Clairview has closed without notice.
In July 2015, Caltex Australia Petroleum purchased the business from Hawkins Family Property for $1,100,000.
In a Facebook poll during the same year, Hawkins Clairview was voted as one of the top 10 truck stop in the country - namely for their good food and service.
Adair County Primary Center joins fight against child abuse Students receive blue ribbons from Lake Cumberland Children's Advocacy Center Click on headline for story with photo By Wes Feese Media Relations, Adair County Schools Students at Adair County Primary Center took a stand against child abuse last week by wearing - and hanging - blue ribbons around campus. The display was the result of a joint effort between the Family Resource Center and the Lake Cumberland Children's Advocacy Center to raise awareness for Child Abuse Prevention Month.
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From super sniffer to super hunter, to super companion, the study of the dog reveals amazing things.
Stitched Fiber Bowls at Kentucky Artisan Center
Shawnna Southerland Demonstrates Stitched Fiber Bowls at Kentucky Artisan Center
On Saturday, Feb. 3, Shawnna Southerland, of Berea, will demonstrate her stitched fiber bowls, place mats and coasters from 10:30 to 3:30 at the Kentucky Artisan Center.
Southerland comes from several generations of seamstresses who created both functional and decorative works. She is reminded of this family tradition, some of which predates the sewing machine, every time she sews on her 1950s machine.
The Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea is located just off Interstate 75 at Berea Exit 77. The center’s exhibit, shopping and travel information areas are open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and the cafe is open from 9:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free.
The Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea currently features works by more than 750 artisans from more than 100 counties across the Commonwealth.
For more information visit kentuckyartisancenter.ky.gov
In a 13-inning battle, the Fort Wayne TinCaps fell to the West Michigan Whitecaps, 3-2, on Monday night at Parkview Field. A solo home run from Cole Bauml to lead off the top of the 13th inning gave West Michigan a one-run lead and proved to be the difference.
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A record number of runners took part in the annual Telstra South West Academy of Sport Fun Run on Saturday morning.
A record number of runners took part in the annual Telstra South West Academy of Sport Fun Run on Saturday morning.
A record number of runners took part in the annual Telstra South West Academy of Sport Fun Run on Saturday morning.
More than 280 competitors ran around the Leschenault Inlet for the charity run, which aims to raise money for SWAS athletes and its programs.
SWAS chief executive officer Bernice Butlion hailed the event a success.
“There were perfect conditions for running,” she said.
“It was so rewarding that everyone, young or old, gave it a go.
“It is exciting to see that the community supports us.”
Runners take off from the starting line in Saturday’s Telstra South West Academy of Sport Fun Run. Picture: Teneille Watson
Mrs Butlion said she was still counting the money raised from the run.
She said the organisation would look to hold the fun run again next year.
WASHINGTON (AP) — It took less than 15 minutes for newly minted Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch to ask his first questions from the bench.
Gorsuch and his colleagues were hearing arguments Monday for the first time since President Donald Trump's pick was sworn in April 10.
The case before the justices involved a procedural issue in a federal worker's employment discrimination claim. Gorsuch asked lawyer Christopher Landau four questions in a row, saying he was "sorry for taking up so much time."
The high court is back to its full contingent of nine members after being short-handed since the death of Justice Antonin Scalia more than 14 months ago.
The session started with Chief Justice John Roberts welcoming Gorsuch and wishing him "a long and happy career in our common calling."
The Giant Eagle Kid-A-Palooza, sponsored by Green Giant Veggie Tots, is happening at David L. Lawrence Convention Center on Saturday, February 10th from 10AM-4PM! Tickets are on sale now for this Festival of Fun for the entire family! Tickets are on sale now. Click here to buy tickets.
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The Pawtucket Red Sox is still reviewing revised financing legislation for a proposed stadium in Rhode Island.
The legislation introduced Thursday in the Senate Finance Committee details $85 million as the top amount the Pawtucket Redevelopment Agency could bond. The deal continues to rely on an additional $12 million upfront payment from the Boston Red Sox Triple-A affiliate.
The team said in a statement Monday that it will take time to digest the proposed revisions. It says it hopes partners and stakeholders understand the “delicate balance achieved” in the original agreement.
PawSox says it is concerned over some of the suggestions, but didn’t elaborate.
The team says the new ballpark can no longer be ready by April 2020, due to the time it’s taken to come to a decision.
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Love office cats? Then try a wild puma
A handout picture released on August 14, 2017 by Sao Paulo state fire department shows a puma in an office building in Itapecerica da Serra, Sao Paulo state, on August 14, 2017. — AFP picSAO PAULO, Aug 15 — There’s having an office cat nestled by the computer — and then there’s finding a wild puma under your desk.
Staff at a factory in Itapecerica da Serra, a small town near Brazil’s biggest city Sao Paulo, called in the local fire service after discovering a dark brown puma on the office floor.
Pictures posted on the firefighters’ Facebook and Twitter pages showed the large feline peeking over the edge of a desk. In a brief video, it can be heard growling and roaring at the emergency services.
“We believe the puma came out of its habitat because of constant wildfires,” the Sao Paulo state fire department said on Facebook.
After being captured, the puma was delivered to a non-governmental organisation specialising in wild animal rescues. — AFP
“Enter a universe where more than one wears the mask.” There’s a half-glimpsed tombstone with Peter Parker’s name on it, so Phil Lord and Chris Miller are drawing a bit from Marvel’s Ultimate Universe to bring Miles Morales (voiced by Shameik Moore) to the screen. But though they obviously owe a debt to Miles’ co-creators Brian Michael Bendis and Sarah Pichelli, this animated film looks like it’s leaping off into new territory. Or at least, bigger territory than we thought.
By calling “Into the Spider-Verse,” and asking us to wonder what if more than one wore the mask, does this mean it’s a doorway to Spider-Gwen (now called “Ghost-Spider”)? The Scarlet Spider? Dare we hope for Peter Porker, the Spectacular Spider-Ham? The mind boggles. Though we’ve got still ahead for December 2017, this lays out a pretty good promise for December 2018.
Friday, October 6, 2017
Here’s what you heard this morning on KXT:
6am — KXT Wake-Up Call
“Friday” — Joe Jackson
I’m The Man, 1979
7:30am — This Day In Music History
Happy birthday to David Hidalgo of Los Lobos! The American singer-songwriter was born on this day in 1954. We hope you have a great 63rd!
“Will The Wolf Survive?” — Los Lobos
How Will The Wolf Survive?, 1984
8am — Brad’s Vinyl Vault
“Higher Ground” — Red Hot Chili Peppers
Mother’s Milk, 1989
9am — Art&Seek Calendar Highlights
Looking for weekend plans? Our friends over at Art&Seek have you covered! Check out the weekend events that are worth your time in North Texas.
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Washington (CNN) Former FBI deputy director Andrew McCabe may have been fired, but a member of Congress has extended an opportunity for McCabe to continue working in the federal government in hopes it can help him earn more retirement benefits.
Rep. Mark Pocan, a Wisconsin Democrat, offered a job to McCabe, according to a statement from his office over the weekend. The job is "to work on election security," Pocan said in the statement.
"He deserves the full retirement that he has been promised, not to have it taken away as a result of the President's political games," Pocan said.
Pocan's office did not immediately respond to CNN's request for comment for additional details. Melissa Schwartz, a spokesperson for McCabe, declined to comment on any specific offer.
Attorney General Jeff Sessions fired the former FBI deputy director Friday, two days before McCabe was set to retire, ending his two-decade career with the bureau.
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Motorists planning on traveling on South Mountain Road in Clarkstown this week can expect delays as contracting crews begin preparing the area for a road resurfacing project.
The Clarkstown Police Department issued an alert on Tuesday morning cautioning that South Mountain Road is being milled today in advance of the resurfacing project, which is expected to last several days.
Police said that motorists can expect delays in the area and to seek alternate routes, when possible. There will be posted detours and flaggers in the area to assist with the flow of traffic.
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - HUGO GAMES A/S:
* HUGO GAMES APPOINTS ANDERS EGHOLT SØGAARD AS NEW CFO 7/2018
* ‍ANDERS EGHOLT SØGAARD WILL ASSUME CFO POSITION ON FEBRUARY 2 2018​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
Decrying budget cuts and staff reductions at environmental agencies, the Environmental League of Massachusetts on Tuesday renewed its call for greater environmental funding in order to maintain public health initiatives, outdoor recreation, wetland and river restoration, land preservation, and the state's tourism industry. The environmental group was joined by lawmakers and other advocates as it rolled out its "green budget," requesting spending increases that they say will put the state on track to dedicate 1 percent of its operating budget to environmental agencies, a goal Gov. Charlie Baker committed to as a candidate.
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'Endless Summer' surf film director Bruce Brown dies at 80
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LOS ANGELES -- Bruce Brown, director of the classic surfing film "The Endless Summer," has died. He was 80.
The general manager of Brown's film company Alex Mecl says Brown died Sunday in Santa Barbara, California, of natural causes.
Brown and his 1966 documentary "The Endless Summer" created the modern image of surfers as spiritual seekers on a quest, rather than thugs or buffoons.
And, along with the Beach Boys, he took surfing from a quirky hobby to a fundamental part of American culture.
"Endless Summer" was actually Brown's sixth surfing film, and like all the others it was shot on a tiny budget with Brown performing nearly every duty, from camera man to narrator.
The film follows two surfers as they hop hemispheres to constantly surf wherever it is summer.
Their charisma and the film's beauty made it an unlikely hit.
A hydraulic fluid spill has closed westbound Orange Grove between Camino de La Tierra and Interstate 10, according to Sgt. Chris Warren, spokesman for the Marana Police Department.
#TrafficAlert: Westbound Orange Grove is closed between Cmo De La Tierra & I-10 due to hydraulic fluid spill. Use Alt Route @MPDSgtScott pic.twitter.com/FqIFU1t6Xn — Sgt. Chris Warren (@MPDSgtWarren) August 14, 2017
The off ramps for Orange Grove have reopened, according to Sgt. Chriswell Scott, with the Marana Police Department, after being closed for a short time due to the spill.
Traffic Update: The off ramps are now open @ Orange Grove. WB Orange Grove still closed between CDLT/I-10. — Sgt. Chriswell Scott (@MPDSgtScott) August 14, 2017
However, westbound Orange Grove remains closed for clean up.
Drivers are advised to use an alternate route if possible. No word yet on how long the road will remain closed.
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Yes, First Dates is coming back on the box. But not as you know it: the dating show is moving from The Paternoster Chop House in London to a romantically-charged boutique hotel in France.
Channel 4 is giving us the chance to see what happens next with the singletons that hit it off, as they can choose to extend their stay in the French countryside.
When can I watch First Dates Hotel on TV?
Channel 4 will be showing the new series on Monday 2nd January at 10pm.
Will Maître D’ Fred Siriex be returning?
Yes, the French dating guru and his time will all be moving to the Hotel.
How many episodes will there be?
There will be six episodes in the series.
BRUSSELS May 2 The agreement on Greek pension and income tax reforms reached on Tuesday morning paves the way for discussions on debt relief for Athens, the euro zone bailout fund ESM said in a statement.
"Staff teams from the European Commission, European Stability Mechanism, the European Central Bank and the International Monetary Fund have reached a preliminary agreement with the Greek authorities on a policy package to support the recovery in Greece, and which will be the basis for concluding the 2nd review of the ESM stability support programme," it said.
"The Greek authorities have confirmed their intention to swiftly implement this policy package. This preliminary agreement will now be complemented by further discussions in the coming weeks on a credible strategy for ensuring that Greece's debt is sustainable," the fund said.
(Reporting By Jan Strupczewski; editing by Robert-Jan Bartunek)
Late last night, Pusha T set the internet on fire when he responded to Drake with all kinds of inhumane slander on “The Story of Adidon.” From putting out photos of a young Drizzy in blackface to mocking Drake’s parents’ and Noah ’40’ Shebib‘s multiple sclerosis diagnosis, Push got ugly. Not to mention, outing a child Drake allegedly fathered.
We covered the craziest memes to come out of Pusha’s latest offering, but you also need to see the SoundCloud slander. Press play on “The Story of Adidon” up top to see fans’ thoughts in real time and hit the flip for some comments that stood out.
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BRASILIA (Reuters) - Brazil’s fuel distribution market should be regulated to reduce concentration in a few hands, the country’s Public Security Minister Raul Jungmann said on Wednesday, in the wake of a crippling truckers’ strike.
Jungmann said the owners of distribution companies took part in the stoppage that almost brought the country to a halt and left gas stations and airports across Brazil with no fuel, disrupting road and air travel.
Brazil’s supply lines were now returning to normal, he added.
TORONTO—The Bank of Montreal’s Chicago-based BMO Harris unit helped power fiscal second-quarter earnings by reporting record revenue and profits Wednesday.
With continued growth in the U.S. in mind, BMO could be in the market for deals to boost organic efforts to attract retail and commercial customers.
“We’ll assess [acquisition] opportunities...
April 28 Crosswood SA:
* Net profit for 2016 was 3.7 million euros ($4.03 million), or 0.35 euros per share, compared to 4.6 million euros a year earlier. Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9184 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
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April 3Nanjing Aolian Ae & Ea Co Ltd :
* Says actual controller proposed to pay a cash dividend of 4 yuan for every 10 shares, and use additional paid-in capital to distribute 10 new shares for every 10 shares, as dividend payment plan for FY 2016
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All five former members of the Spice Girls have met up amid rumours of a plan to reunite the girl-power group.
Photos posted by several group members on social media showed Victoria "Posh Spice" Beckham, Melanie "Sporty Spice" Chisholm, Emma "Baby Spice" Bunton, Melanie "Scary Spice" Brown and Geri "Ginger Spice" Horner .
They were seen earlier on Friday arriving at Horner's home north of London, along with former manager Simon Fuller.
The Sun newspaper reported the quintet is considering several projects, including a TV talent show, though not a live tour.
The Spice Girls were a 1990s phenomenon, with hits including "Wannabe." They split in 2000 and last reunited at the 2012 London Olympics.
Now the group's highest-profile member is Beckham, a fashion designer married to former soccer star David Beckham.
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Annual inflation in Mexico slipped to its lowest level in over 14 months in the first half of April, moderating at a faster pace than expected, data from the national statistics agency showed on Tuesday.
FILE PHOTO: Apples in boxes are displayed for sale at a Sam's Club store, in Mexico City, Mexico, November 17, 2017. REUTERS/Henry Romero/File Photo GLOBAL BUSINESS WEEK AHEAD
Inflation in the 12 months to the first half of April fell to 4.69 percent, from 4.90 percent in the second half of March. That’s the lowest reading since the second half of January 2017.
A Reuters poll had showed annual inflation slowing to 4.77 percent.
The closely watched core price index, which strips out some volatile food and energy prices, slipped to 3.70 percent in the first half of April, from 3.90 in the second half of March.
Court executes man for rape, murder girl [14/أغسطس/2017]
SANAA, Aug 14 (Saba) - The court of Appeal and judicial authorities in the capital Sanaa on Monday executed Hussein Abdullah al- Saket after convicted him of raping and killing five-year-old girl Safa Mohamed Taher al-Matari.
The execution of the 22-year-old al-Saket was carried out in a public place in Tahrir Square in central Sanaa where thousands of people witnessed the scene.
The execution was also attended by judicial representatives, members of the family of the victim child and media outlets.
This is the second of its kind executions in the capital in less than a month against men convicted of raping children.
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World War II was terribly unkind to Egypt . Never keen to partake in hostilities to begin with, the country nevertheless found itself thrust into the conflict as the European powers battled one another across vast swathes of its arid sands.
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Earlier this year, 10-year-old Hannah was diagnosed with leukemia. She's now in remission and the community is invited to a fundraiser at Thompson Park in Pottsboro on Saturday, October 7 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. There will be food, music, and a softball tournament. Click here for more info.
No California law requiring students learn Arabic numbers
SACREMENTO, Calif. — There is no law in California requiring students to use Arabic numbers in schools — because they already do.
A post by the Last Line of Defense claimed Democratic Gov. Jerry Brown signed into law a requirement that students learn Arabic numerals. But California students, like others around the world, already use the Hindu-Arabic numeral system.
Brown's deputy press secretary Brian Ferguson says the post serves to "stoke fear and misinformation."
Ferguson says California encourages young people to study Hindu-Arabic numerals — "or as we call them, 'numbers.''"
The photo the conservative site shared of Brown speaking at a bill-signing ceremony was from a July event in San Francisco about climate change.
A BP Plc well on Alaska's North Slope is no longer leaking crude oil or natural gas, a spokeswoman said Monday. Environmentalists, describing the well as "out of control," called on the state to investigate.
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By Jeff Zimmerman
Errol Spence Jr on his just announced fight against Kell Brook for the IBF welterweight title.
Achiievers Equities' commodity report on Crudeoil
Crudeoil trading range for the day is 3369-3447.
Crude dropped despite bullish Chinese economic data, as investors weighed the impact of a ramp-up in U.S. oil production.
Barker Hughes reported its weekly U.S. rig count rose by 11 to 683, it was the thirteenth straight weekly increase
Traders look ahead to OPEC’s next meeting, scheduled for May 25; it is widely expected that OPEC will announce the cut global oil supply.
SELL CRUDEOIL APR 2017 @ 3420 SL 3460 TGT 3380-3340.MCX
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Tyre info Hi, newbie here, I have a 1007 JK and would like to put larger tyres on as I feel the current ones look a little small, does anyone know what size I can go up to without lifting on 17" rims?
Hi, newbie here, I have a 1007 JK and would like to put larger tyres on as I feel the current ones look a little small, does anyone know what size I can go up to without lifting on 17" rims?
A national study says confusing and unnecessary best-before labels are a major cause of food waste in Canada.
The National Zero Waste Council says consumers are confused about what best-before labels actually mean.
It says most dates that appear on products refer only to peak quality and have little to do with whether the food is healthy to eat.
Research has found that almost 400 kilograms of food per person are lost or wasted in Canada every year — one of the highest totals in the world.
The council says consumers are responsible for almost half that waste.
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The member representing Kachia/Kagarko, Federal Constituency of Kaduna State, Adams Jagaba has defected from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the People's Democratic Party (PDP).
Jagaba formally announced the defection in his letter to the House of Representatives at Wednesday's plenary.
The lawmaker said he left the APC following his suspension from the party at the state level.
He said that the party suspended him for being vocal against the killing of innocent Nigerians across the country.
"My unwarranted suspension by the party because I was vocal against the killings in the state and across the country made me to take that decision," he said.
The fourth annual Ridgefield Gone Country BBQ Festival starts Saturday, May 6, at 11 a.m. and runs through Sunday, May 7, at 5 p.m. The festival is a collaboration between the Ridgefield Rotary Club and the Lounsbury House.
There will be local musicians including: Danbury’s The Red Hots, Jesse Lynch and Joe Pacelli, Wilton’s Jerome Goosman, New Rochelle’s Michelle DeAngelis, Woodbury’s Erik Krieg, and Ridgefield’s Mackensie and Caitlin, of School of Rock.
The Lounsbury House is located at 316 Main Street.
Tickets: $10 for adults and $5 for students; children under 12 admitted free. Learn more at RidgefieldBBQCT.com.
The proceeds of this event are returned to charities via the Rotary grant process and to maintaining the Lounsbury House.
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- We talk so much about Ohio State's future quarterback battle, that it's possible many Buckeye fans just assume that their team has accumulated the best collection of quarterback talent in the country.
Dwayne Hasksins, Tate Martell and Emory Jones on the way? How cold it possibly get any better than that?
Take a look at Georgia.
The Bulldogs got a commitment from 2018 quarterback Justin Fields on Friday. He's the No. 1 overall player in the country, and naturally the top-rated dual-threat quarterback. His commitment makes Georgia the only program in the country to sign/get commitments from more quarterback talent than Ohio State.
Who else is in the running? Take a look below at our rankings of the program's with the most quarterback talent in the last three recruiting classes.
By Bill Landis, cleveland.com
Tiger Woods and Peyton Manning teed it up together at The Memorial Pro-Am on Wednesday, shooting 11-under for the round. Time
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At first glance, what’s striking about the black and white images in Photographic Portraits Berlin is how closely the people and settings resemble urban scenes in big American cities, complete with graffiti-covered walls, baseball team caps and faces of African heritage. An art professor at Madision’s Edgewood College, photographer Alan Luft grew up in Wisconsin and is keenly aware of German heritage in dialogue with a rapidly changing world. Luft is no tourist with a camera slung around his neck, but prefers to establish rapport with his subjects and enter their milieu.
An opening reception for an exhibition based on Photographic Portraits Berlin will be held 4:30-7:30 p.m., April 27 at Edgewood College Gallery. German studies professor Stephen Brockmann will speak and Luft will sign copies of the book. The exhibit runs through May 21.
The move has already drawn criticism from users who believe it's an attack on free speech and claim that Discord is playing favorites. However, the company maintains that it will take action against anyone who violates its guidelines and terms of service -- racists who condone or participate in violence happen to be part of that group. It's aware that censorship is a "slippery slope," but it clearly believes that freedom of expression ends when threats begin.
As it stands, services like Discord have pragmatic business reasons to ditch absolute neutrality. As Reddit found out first-hand, racists and other corrosive members tend to scare away fellow users, advertisers and other business opportunities. To an extent, Discord needs a cleaner chat environment if it wants to keep attracting new users and the money that follows.
NORFOLK, Va. – A traveling Vietnam War memorial will make a stop in Norfolk later this week and remain on display through the weekend.
‘The Wall That Heals’ is a 250-foot replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The wall, along with a mobile Education Center, will arrive at Nauticus on April 19, accompanied by a motorcycle escort of local veterans.
The Education Center contains digital displays with photos of service members whose names are on The Wall; letters and memorabilia left­ at The Wall in D.C.; a map of Vietnam and a chronological overview of the Vietnam War.
The wall replica, consisting of 24 individual panels, each containing six columns of names, and the education center, will be set up in Nauticus’ front circle, as well as in Town Point Park.
The memorial officially opens to the public with a Color Guard ceremony and laying of flags by veterans on Thursday, April 20. It will be open 24 hours a day through 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 23.
Separating bitcoin’s real economics from hype is harder than it seems, and NVT tries to mimic the market’s p:e, which is the most widely used method for valuing share prices
She got started in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to combat bullying at school. But the Vernon youth has turned that move into a “golden” opportunity.
Savannah Chatham Metro Police report that they were called after a suspicious man was seen Frank Movie Theatre on Victory Drive in Savannah. A moviegoer was concerned and pulled the fire alarm.
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Conservative columnist Andrea Seastrand is a former Congressional Representative for the 22nd District, a longtime grassroots activist and current president of the Central Coast Taxpayers Association. Her column runs in The Tribune every other Sunday, in rotation with liberal columnist Tom Fulks.
It’s rare to see great wide receivers hit free agency. Sometimes they get franchise tagged and traded. Sometimes they sign long-term extensions. big play wideouts aren’t easy to find. If a team is looking for some, they may be available in 2019. Here are the top wide receivers set to be free agents next year.
Odell Beckham Jr., New York Giants
Beckham Jr. wants to be the highest paid player in the NFL. He may not get that deal, but mostly because there’s only one team who will be bidding for his services. The Giants aren’t letting one of the most explosive wide receivers in the league go anywhere. He’s set to be a free agent in 2019, but he’ll be franchise tagged at worst.
× Bradford County Teen Sentenced After Abandoning Her Baby
NEW YORK — A teen from Bradford County who put her baby in a plastic bag and left her outside is headed to prison.
Harriette Hoyt, who was 17 when she was charged, must serve nine years in prison.
Police say Hoyt put her eight-month-old daughter in a bag and left the baby outside a home in Elmira last year.
Neighbors found the baby three days later.
A psychologist who examined Hoyt diagnosed with postpartum depression.
The baby survived.
You might not have realised it but there is alright way and a wrong way to pronounce the popular high street store.
The discount clothing retailer has even added the answer to its ‘help’ section on its website to straighten the matter out.
Who knew a seven letter word could cause so much drama?
So it turns out the official way of pronouncing Primark is Pry-mark.
The clarification was apparently needed because too many people were saying Pree-mark and this just isn't right at all.
We won't even get into the official nicknames - we are going with Primarni on that one.
So there you go. Every day is a school day.
Political Disagreements In Illinois Foil Budget Agreement
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Illinois has gone 20 months without a budget and the state's finances and services are increasingly precarious. Gov. Bruce Rauner and his chief Democratic opponent show little sign of compromising.
Wed, June 14: The Parti Québécois says there is a problem with English being spoken in Quebec workplaces. As Global’s Elysia Bryan-Baynes reports, the opposition party is hoping to table a bill that would limit employers’ ability to require English as a work skill.
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Celebrity chef Mario Batali says he's deeply sorry for any pain, humiliation or discomfort he has caused after allegations of sexual misconduct.
The online website Eater New York reports the incidents occurred during a period of at least 20 years and involve at least four women, three who worked for Batali.
In a prepared statement sent to the Associated Press, Batali said the complaints match up with his past behavior.
The famous chef is stepping down from daily operations at his restaurant empire.
And ABC has also asked Batali to step away from his show, "The Chew", while the allegations are investigated.
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As brothers, we're sure that Cole and Dylan Sprouse spend a lot of time together. And they don't need to broadcast it to the world to prove it's true, either; that's just part and parcel of what most brothers do. Still, they're both really busy — Cole is starring on Riverdale and working on photography, while Dylan has his own meadery in Brooklyn — so we don't see them together as often as we'd like. Hey, when Suite Life ended, it was only a matter of time before they went their own ways.
But when the Sprouse twins went to the 2017 Electronic Entertainment Expo, they decided to take Instagram along for the ride. Both Cole and Dylan posted a few stories from their time at E3 to their Instagram stories, and it seems like they had as much fun as you could expect to have at a gaming convention. (This is to say: a lot.) They played games together, ignored each other while playing games solo, and even went out to dinner together.
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Ward Hall Open House
Ward Hall, completed in 1857, is considered one of the nation's finest Greek Revival-style mansions. Ward Hall's center hallway is dominated by a copy of George Peter Alexander Healey's 1860 portrait of Sallie Ward, a celebrated Kentucky belle of her day.
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As Univision Communications Inc. explores extensive cost cuts after shelving its plans for an initial public offering, the company’s digital assets aren’t being spared.
Univision, which has been owned by private-equity firms since its massive leveraged buyout a decade ago, hired Boston Consulting Group to review the company’s business. As part of the firm’s preliminary recommendations, BCG proposed cutting the budget of Fusion Media Group by as much as 35%, according to people familiar with the matter.
The Jerusalem Post reports: WASHINGTON – The Trump administration on Tuesday condemned the Gazan attack on Israel that began in the early hours and continued through the evening.
One official called the attacks “reprehensible,” while another told The Jerusalem Post that they justified “preventative” measures taken by the Israeli military – actions previewed earlier by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has vowed a response to the worst day of projectile fire on the South since the 2014 Gaza War (Operation Protective Edge).
“We are aware of numerous mortar attacks on Israel today and are closely monitoring the situation, ” a National Security Council spokesman told the Post. “ We call on those launching the attacks to cease this destructive violence.
“We fully support Israel’s right to self-defense,” the official added, “and to take action to prevent such provocations.”
Read more here.
Ludhiana: Minerva Punjab FC beat a spirited Chennai City FC 2-1 in an I-League encounter at the Guru Nanak Stadium here on Monday to climb to the top of the points table.
French striker Jean-Michel Joachim put Chennai ahead in the fifth minute but the hosts struck back through William Asiedu (49th) and Kassim Aidara (59th) in the second half to pocket all three points.
The result saw Minerva climb to the top of the table with 10 points from four matches. They displaced Kolkata giants Mohun Bagan, who are on seven points from three matches, from the pole position.
UPDATE 1-Germany's Merkel says EU ready to negotiate Brexit, no change seen
MESEBERG, Germany, June 14 German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Wednesday the European Union was ready to start negotiating with Britain about its exit from the EU on June 19, as planned, despite surprising election losses for London's governing Conservatives.
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TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Economy Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said on Tuesday that the threat posed by North Korea has entered a new stage and that Japan wants to work with the United States and other relevant countries to respond.
Motegi, speaking to reporters, said he wants to monitor the situation in case of any impact on Japan's economy.
He also said he declined to comment on any financial market moves related to North Korean tensions.
× “Elton Jim” has a new scar for no reason, drives to Wisconsin for soda pop and frozen custard, and has a bad day at the racetrack betting on hunch bets
In this 65th episode of “Elton Jim” Turano’s “CAPTAIN POD-TASTIC,” Jim Turano follows up on his recent hand surgery — finding out he didn’t need to have a growth (a Granuloma Annulare) removed and the five stitches and new scar that went along with it. Then tells the tales of a recent sojourn to Wisconsin for Sprecher’s Grape Soda and to taste some of Milwaukee’s best frozen custards. And in the “Pop Culture Club,” Jim tells Emily Armanetti how he lost many hunch bets at the race track — including a bet on a horse named for her — and he defends his British accent, which Emily doesn’t think is spot on.
WASHINGTON, Aug 14 (Reuters) - U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said on Monday that if North Korea was to fire a missile at the United States, the situation could escalate into war.
"If they fire at the United States, it could escalate into war very quickly," Mattis told reporters.
Mattis said the United States would know the trajectory of a North Korean missile "within moments" and if a missile is assessed to be hitting Guam, "we will take it out." (Reporting by Idrees Ali in Washington; Editing by James Dalgleish)
× Report: Doug Manchester contacts NFL about new stadium
SAN DIEGO — The Union-Tribune reported Tuesday that developer Doug Manchester contacted the National Football League about building a new facility.
Columnist Kevin Acee wrote that Manchester, former owner of the newspaper, told NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell that he has lined up a group of associates that could replace Qualcomm Stadium with a privately funded 70,000-seat stadium.
The stadium would be made available to the Chargers if they return, the Raiders if their planned move to Las Vegas falls through, or another team.
BD retain injured Tamim for SA ODIs
DHAKA: Bangladesh on Thursday retained opening batsman Tamim Iqbal in their squad for the three-match One-day International series against South Africa despite an injury concern.
A hamstring injury forced Tamim out of the second Test beginning Friday (today) at Bloemfontein but team physiotherapist Thihan Chandramohan was hopeful he would recover in time for the ODI series which starts October 15.
“Following the first Test match Tamim underwent an ultrasound scan which demonstrated a grade 1 hip muscle strain,” Chandramohan said in a statement.
“These findings coupled with his worsened clinical signs mean that he will be unavailable for selection for the second Test. If his recovery goes to plan, then we are hopeful that he will be fit for the first ODI.”Tamim pulled his muscle during a three-day practice match at Benoni last month.
× Woman faces open murder after fatal stabbing at an Allendale mobile home park
ALLENDALE, Mich. — On Monday, Heather Marie McFerrin, 33, was charged with open murder following the death of Spencer Rauch over the weekend.
Authorities say he died from a single stab wound to the chest Saturday evening following an altercation with the suspect at an Allendale Township mobile home park. It’s not believed the pair had a domestic partnership, but the investigation was on going.
Loved ones told FOX 17. Rauch was trying to protect his nephew when he was killed.
McFerrin remains in jail without bond.
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CHICAGO (CBS) — A top aide to Congressman Randy Hultgren is out of job over allegations involving an underage boy.
56-year-old Nick Provenzano was fired over the weekend.
According to a police report obtained by the website Politico, Provenzano was found shirtless in a car in McHenry County with a 17-year-old boy he met on a gay dating app.
His Facebook profile says Provenzano is married with children.
No charges were filed in the case.
Hultgren’s office would not comment further only saying that Provenzano is no longer with the office.
President Donald Trump has tweeted about Roseanne Barr’s show being cancelled by ABC.
ABC made the decision to drop ‘Roseanne’ after the actress compared former Obama advisor Valerie Jarrett to a cross between the “Muslim brotherhood” and an “ape”.
Bob Iger, the chief executive of Disney, which owns ABC, expressed his support for the network’s decision and later called Jarrett to apologise, which prompted the President’s response.
On Wednesday, the president tweeted: “Bob Iger of ABC called Valerie Jarrett to let her know that ‘ABC does not tolerate comments like those’ made by Roseanne Barr.
“Gee, he never called President Donald J. Trump to apologize for the HORRIBLE statements made and said about me on ABC.
“Maybe I just didn’t get the call?”
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AUCKLAND, New Zealand -- Serena Williams will have to wait a little longer for her first match of 2017 after rain curtailed play Monday on the opening day of the ASB Classic.
Williams was due to play in the evening session against unseeded Pauline Parmentier of France, but steady rain made play impossible at the open-air stadium, and the first-round match was postponed to Tuesday.
Venus Williams, a former champion in Auckland, is due to play New Zealand wild-card entry Jade Lewis on Tuesday.
In the only main-draw matches completed Monday, Lucie Safarova beat Czech compatriot Denisa Allertova 6-1, 6-2 and Kurumi Nara of Japan beat Germany's Antonia Lottner 6-2, 6-2.
Naomi Osaka of Japan led Annika Beck of Germany 6-2, 2-1 when play was suspended.
Former No. 1-ranked Caroline Wozniacki is set to open against Nicole Gibbs of the United States.
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Tulsa’s Woody Guthrie Center is in the middle of its 5th anniversary celebration. There’s lots going on, including a concert by five-time Grammy winner Marty Stuart.
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They set the NBA wins record, saw their star become the league's first unanimous MVP, climbed out of a 3-1 hole to win the Western Conference, gave up a 3-1 lead to lose the NBA Finals and then signed one of the most talented players in history just as he was entering his prime. They enter 2017 with a 29-5 record, primed for another deep playoff run.
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Police in one South Florida neighborhood are asking for your help in finding two men who robbed a gas station wearing clown masks.
Surveillance video that NBC 6 got overnight shows the June 6th inside the Exxon station on West Commercial Boulevard in Lauderhill.
Police say the suspects pointed guns at the clerk and demanded the money in the register, all while wearing the masks.
Anyone with information is asked to call Broward CrimeStoppers.
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CLEVELAND – The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed their 2018 NBA Draft pick, Collin Sexton, General Manager Koby Altman announced today from Cleveland Clinic Courts.
Sexton (6-3, 190) was selected by the Cavaliers with the eighth overall pick last month. In 33 games (32 starts) at Alabama in 2017-18, he averaged 19.2 points, 3.8 rebounds and a 3.6 assists in 29.9 minutes. The 2017-18 SEC Newcomer of the Year and Co-Freshman of the Year totaled the most points ever by a Tide freshman and the third-most in school history with 632 points, and was a 2017-18 AP Honorable Mention All-America selection.
Sexton will wear jersey number 2 with the Cavs.
Don't get the pessimism towards this... the alternative is we could do away with it and be happy with playing Salford, Wakefield and Leeds year in, year out. I've never seen us play against Brisbane, one of RL's most iconic sides. Being the first English side to win a world club series game would be nice too... and if the series is a success it adds a little more variety to the annual fixture list. Our sport needs more 'events', and I hope this establishes itself as a season opener for the best SL teams.
Rivers rerun: Army recovers DSP Alkali’s gun, uniform
The Nigerian Army has recovered the uniforms of Mohammed Alkali, a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) of Mobile Police Unit 48 and his orderly, Sgt. Urukwu Nwachukwu in Rivers state. General Officer Commanding (GOC) the newly-created 6 Division in Port Harcourt, the Rivers capital, Maj.-Gen. Kasimu Abdulkarim, who displayed the uniforms, alongside an AK-47 rifle on Sunday, said […]
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In northwest Hillsborough County there’s a 400-acre chunk of land that environmentalists hope to save as a way to keep recharging the drinking water aquifer; Monday night in the Hillsborough County Center there’s a land use meeting, in part to talk about the future of this land near Keystone that also includes a shooting range.
Last Thursday WMNF interviewed Tom Aderhold, president of the Keystone Civic Association, about the land and a gun range on part of it.
Residents were granted a kind of victory on Friday: the owners of the shooting range were reprimanded by Hillsborough County’s code enforcement.
For more on that we spoke Friday afternoon with Deanna Corarito, a member of the Keystone Civic Association who lives near the shooting range. She’s standing in her yard; if you listen closely you can hear the constant shots being fired from the shooting range.
WMNF requested an interview with Equity LifeStyle Properties (ELS), but we did not get a response by air time.
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PINE BLUFF, Ark. — Martaveous McKnight scored 30 points, grabbed 10 rebounds and dished out 10 assists as Arkansas-Pine Bluff rolled to an 80-62 win over Alabama A&M on Saturday night.
McKnight was 12 of 17 from the field including three from distance for the Golden Lions (9-15, 9-1 Southwestern Athletic Conference) who lead the conference by two games over Grambling State. Trent Steen added 12 points and Terrance Banyard chipped in 10.
The team shot 53 per cent from the field compared to 37 per cent for Alabama A&M which took 22 shots from beyond the arc, making four of them.
The Golden Lions scored first and led all the way to an 11-point advantage before leading 37-28 at intermission.
Alabama A&M closed it to 46-39 early in the second half but a McKnight 3-pointer followed a tip-in by Steen and a Banyard dunk stretched it to 53-41 with 13:41 to go and the Golden Lions cruised from there.
Arthur Johnson scored 19 points with six rebounds for the Bulldogs (2-21, 2-8) who are on a six-game skid.
BERLIN — The new leader of one of Germany’s governing parties says she plans to join a protest against working conditions at Amazon during a visit by company CEO Jeff Bezos to Berlin.
Andrea Nahles, the chairwoman of the centre-left Social Democrats, said she would take part in a demonstration Tuesday outside publisher Axel Springer’s Berlin offices, where Bezos is to be presented with an award for his “visionary entrepreneurship” in online business and digitalization strategy at the Washington Post.
Nahles argued that Amazon’s tax practices and working conditions aren’t worthy of a prize.
She is seeking to boost her party’s profile after a disastrous election result last year and its decision to enter the new German government as conservative Chancellor Angela Merkel’s junior partner.
The major fire in the Grenfell Tower may delay the announcement on signing an agreement between the Conservative Party and the Democratic Unionist Party of Northern Ireland and the start of the negotiations on the UK leaving the EU, BBC informed. According to BBC, the negotiations between them continue, the two sides are close to an agreement but the emergency in London makes any statement by politicians impertinent. The publication of the results of the deal may be delayed until the next week which may delay the start of the negotiations on Brexit. The British Conservatives resumed the negotiations with the Democratic Unionists of Northern Ireland on June 14.
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Barossa pruning history
It is the race that stops South Australia's wine regions, and for Malcolm Parish and his family, it is an event that holds more than a century of tradition. The South Australian Pruning Championships have a long history in the Clare Valley, dating back to the early 1900s. Source, The ABC.
Southern Mass Credit Union announced that it has appointed Carmen F. Sylvester as the new president and CEO of the Fairhaven, Mass.-based institution.
Sylvester, who has served as vice president of finance at Centreville Bank in West Warwick, R.I., for the past five years, officially takes over her new post at the $205 million credit union on August 14.
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has scheduled a 2 p.m. news conference to discuss updates on the state's efforts and planning ahead of Tropical Storm Nate.
Ivey will be joined by state EMA Director Brian Hastings, State Meteorologist Jim Stefkovich and other members of the Emergency Operations Team. We will carry the governor's news conference on our website and mobile app at 2 p.m.
Ivey has already declared a state of emergency, which went into effect at 7 a.m. Friday.
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While still a tropical storm, Nate is expected to grow into a Category 1 hurricane as it enters the Gulf of Mexico and moves northward in the direction of Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama coastlines. The storm is already responsible for at least 22 deaths.
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Peralta is set to become a free agent at this end of this season.
The right-hander elected free agency Friday, and will attempt to restart his career elsewhere after spending his entire professional career in Milwaukee. Peralta only appeared in 19 games for the Brewers this season, eight of which were starts, while accumulated a 7.85 ERA and 1.83 WHIP. A team may take a chance and try to work Peralta back into the majors as a starter, but he may just wind up serving out of the bullpen if he's able to find a home.
The second year of the Twenty20 tournament is currently being held in the United Arab Emirates out of security fears, but after a military crackdown on extremism officials were confident enough to plan for the final to take place in the cricket-mad city.
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Niagara Falls Water Board has hired a global engineering firm to look into last month’s incident that caused black sludge to spill into the Niagara River.
An overflow of sediment from a wastewater treatment plant turned part of the river black.
The Niagara Falls Water Board says it was worker error — a pump was allowed to run for too long.
Officials with the Water Board say they want to make sure this never happens again.
AECOM will review equipment readings, summary reports and operational readings.
NEW YORK (AP) — A watchdog group is politely pleading with Justin Timberlake to keep his Super Bowl halftime show "safe for the children watching."
In an open letter to the entertainer issued Tuesday, the Parents Television Council hopes there isn't a repeat of what happened in 2004 when Timberlake ripped Janet Jackson's costume to reveal her right breast.
The group writes that it hopes Timberlake will keep the halftime show "friendly and safe" for the children watching, especially since some will want to emulate the singer.
Timberlake has assured viewers "That won't happen this time."
The infamous wardrobe malfunction drew CBS a $550,000 fine from the Federal Communications Commission that was later overturned.
The watchdog group says it wants "a positive, uplifting and entertaining halftime show on Sunday."
Exactly 30 years ago, when the 20th anniversary of the Six-Day War was marked, Dr. Avi Ofer, then an activist in Peace Now,...
If you've become increasingly more aware of the ingredients in your skincare products, you're not alone — there's been a huge uptick in ingredient awareness, both from consumers and the brands themselves. Knowing what your go-to lotions and body scrubs are made of is incredibly important — many brands use harmful parabens, synthetic fragrances, and dyes in their products — and we just learned that your favorite mission-driven brand The Honest Company is now available on Amazon. That means in just two days, you can get hypoallergenic shampoo, fragrance-free lotion, and even sweet-smelling, leave-in-conditioner right on your doorstep. Natural and safe products were never easier to find.
Need ideas for Thanksgiving leftovers? Registered Dietitian Shannon Crocker has some tasty and healthy options.
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CHICAGO - There is one thing you can say about Sports Feed - we love when we have a show on Valentine's Day.
It gives Jarrett Payton and Josh Frydman a chance to show off their creative side to pay tribute to the holiday that comes every year in the middle of February.
That's what Tuesday's show has a number of segments dedicated to Valentine's Day, including the seventh and final one.
Jarrett and Josh tells us who they're crushing on in the world of sports, who they'd like to break up with along with penning their own letters to one figure in particular.
That segment is part of the #FeedonThis from Tuesday's show and you can watch that in the video above.
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As you can imagine, Social Fodder was full of tributes from local sports teams to the holiday.
Not only did Josh and Jarrett feature tweets but also a unique video featuring the "Luvabulls."
See them all in the video above.
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HARTLAND -- Dylan Richman is a senior at Arrowhead High School. Dylan is on the All-American Scholastic Shooting Team. He's been competing the past 4 years. In the first two years he finished first. In the next year he finished second and this past year he finished in third. Dylan says he started up competitive shooting to be with his dad and have fun. After high school, Dylan is planning on attending college. He says he would like to study aerospace engineering or mechanical engineering. Besides shooting guns, Dylan like superheroes. The Flash is his favorite.
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Apr 12, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Tigers left fielder Justin Upton receives congratulations from first baseman Miguel Cabrera after he hits a home run in the first inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports Detroit Tigers fans saw the team just miss the postseason in 2016.
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(AP) – Sheriff’s officials south of Austin say a deputy was shot multiple times while responding to a home about a theft. The shooting occurred late Thursday or early Friday at the home near the unincorporated community of Dale, northeast of Lockhart.
The Caldwell County sheriff’s office says deputies came under fire as they approached the home. The wounded deputy was taken to a hospital. Authorities haven’t provided the deputy’s medical condition.
Two people were taken into custody and are being questioned. They haven’t been identified and it’s unclear if they were involved in the shooting. The Texas Rangers are leading the investigation.
In-memory data grid specialist Hazelcast Inc. yesterday the release of an updated version of its relatively new distributed processing engine for Big Data streams. Hazelcast Jet 0.4 comes with several new capabilities, including event-time processing with tumbling, sliding and session windowing.
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The Maryland State Bar Association’s Technology Committee has unique way to attract attendees to its education session Thursday in Ocean City: a free virtual reality headset. Lawyers will be able to take home the foldable, plastic eyewear that works with your cellphone, much like Google Cardboard. The presentation at the annual meeting also will be captured in ...
London International Airport says some people are running into a technical glitch preventing them from accessing the airport’s website.
Airport chief executive Mike Seabrook said a small number of users weren’t able to access the website after the airport switched website hosts.
Seabrook said the problem can be solved with the standard refresh command: press the Shift key and then the F5 key.
An explanation of the problem and the solution are posted on the airport’s Facebook page.
Seabrook said all of the airport’s internal systems are operating normally and any problems are confined to accessing the airport website pages.
British Prime Minister Theresa May promised on Wednesday evening there will be a “proper investigation” following the Grenfell Tower fire, in which at least 12 people were killed and scores injured.
“In due course, when the scene is secure, when it's possible to identify the cause of this fire, then of course there will be proper investigation and if there are any lessons to be learned they will be, and action will be taken,” she said.
Stacey Abrams , House minority leader for the Georgia General Assembly and State Representative for the 89th House District , talks about how Democrats are mobilizing around Tuesday's special election in Georgia's 6th district for the House seat up for grabs - an election many say is a bellwether for how the 2018 midterm elections may swing. Sarah Gonzalez , WNYC and NJPR's northern New Jersey enterprise reporter, discusses how New York City teachers are grappling with what's appropriate to say at school these days - and what's not.
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× True Blue Playoff Plus: The Cubs defeat The Nationals as Kyle Hendricks throws a gem
The WGN Sports team has got your Cubs playoffs covered with True Blue! Tonight, the great Mark Carman, Andy Masur and Kevin Powell from D.C. join Justin to break down the Cubs 3-0 victory over the Washington Nationals in game 1 of the 2017 NLDS.
Follow Justin on Twitter and give him a like on Facebook. The Download with Justin Kaufmann airs Monday through Friday from 7 pm. to 11 pm on @WGNRadio
AAA Michigan: Statewide average gas prices increase 9 cents
DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — AAA Michigan says average gas prices statewide have risen about 9 cents in the past week.
The Dearborn-based auto club said late Sunday that the average price for self-serve regular unleaded gasoline was about $2.88 per gallon. Prices are about 34 cents more than at the same point last year and AAA says they're at the highest point since 2015.
Michigan's lowest average price was about $2.74 per gallon in the Marquette area. The highest was about $2.92 per gallon in the Jackson area.
The Detroit-area's average daily gas price was about $2.86 per gallon, up about 8 cents from last week.
AAA Michigan surveys daily fuel prices at 2,800 gas stations across the state.
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A total of 33 children from 12 different families were given a special Christmas holiday treat this year, courtesy of the Cuba Police Department at the third annual Shop with a Cop event.
Social media threats are now among the biggest security issues for school districts. Administrators are struggling to find a balance between controlling social media and, at the same time, using it to keep people safe.
On Friday morning, members of the La Crosse community joined together for the 8th Annual Justice and Peace Stations of the Cross. The Franciscan Spirituality Center hosted a two-mile silent prayer walk, giving people a chance to reflect on injustices and suffering in the community and the world.
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HAMMOND, La. (AP) — Eddy Polanco scored seven of his 19 points in the final minute to help Southeastern Louisiana fight off Central Arkansas’ comeback bid for an 89-84 win on Saturday night.
Mathieu Kamba, who had a career-high 30 points, slammed home a dunk with 1:48 remaining as Central Arkansas closed to 76-75. Joshua Filmore and Polanco responded with back-to-back 3-pointers to push the advantage to 82-77. Polanco, who finished 11 of 11 from the line, then added four consecutive free throws to seal the win.
The Bears roared out to a 43-35 halftime advantage. Southeastern Louisiana opened the second half on a 17-6 run to go ahead 52-49. The Loins took the lead for good, 63-57, when Polanco scored six straight unanswered points.
Jordan Capps led the Lions (14-10, 8-3 Southland Conference) with 26 points. Filmore added 18 and Moses Greenwood chipped in 13. Marlain Veal had 11 assists and four steals.
Kamba also had 10 rebounds for Central Arkansas (12-12, 6-5). Jordan Howard added 25 points.
In Oregon, all new tax measures must start in the House and in order to pass, tax measures require a super-majority of members: 36 in the House and 18 in the Senate. That means that by taking the OBI job, Johnson may have given himself plenty of work in the future, fighting off Democratic tax measures.
US and Qatar sign a letter of agreement for a $12-billion sale of US-manufactured F-15 fighters: the Pentagon https://t.co/Y3zoNsWiFE
A precious baby girl, Jaleana May Shaffier, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2017 at the University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center in La Plata, Maryland.
She was the beautiful little girl of Michael and Tammy (Cargill) Shaffier. In addition to her parents, she is also survived by her sisters, Megan Hill and Kayla Shaffier; her brother, Johnathon Shaffier; her maternal grandparents, Thomas and Sylvia Hill; her paternal grandmother, Evelyn Willet; her great-grandmother, Mary Lucille Hill; her uncles, John Cargill and his wife Brittney and Steven Shaffier, Jr. and his wife Sheryl; as well as many cousins.
She was predeceased by her sister, Clair Alvey and her paternal grandfather, Steven Shaffier, Sr.
There will be a gathering on Wednesday, August 9, 2017 from 10:00 AM until time of service at 12:00PM at Raymond Funeral Service, 5635 Washington Avenue, La Plata, Maryland 20646. Interment will be at Oakland Cemetery, Route 228 (Berry Road), Waldorf, Maryland 20603.
Jeffrey Dean Morgan and wife Hilarie Burton are fed up with fans just showing up at their house.
Both “The Walking Dead” star, 52, and the “One Tree Hill” alum, 36, turned to Twitter to ask fans to respect their privacy.
“Dear people that think it’s a solid plan to come to our house, take pictures, drive up to house, knock on door… it’s not a good plan,” Morgan tweeted on Tuesday.
“It’s rude and creepy. Respect our privacy please. And… you’re being recorded.”
Burton retweeted her husband’s message and added, “Nothing makes me angrier.”
Morgan and Burton have two children together.
WILLIAMSTOWN, N.J. — The Philadelphia Eagles have surprised a fan who woke up groggy from recent dental surgery asking, "Did I miss the Super Bowl?!?"
She has two tickets for the big game in Minneapolis.
Haley Parks' father tells NJ.com the team reached out on social media Friday, offering his daughter the tickets.
She says she's "freaking out" over the news.
Meanwhile, her parents are trying to find flights to Minneapolis.
Her father posted a video on Facebook this week showing the 21-year-old Rutgers student coming out of anesthesia after having her wisdom teeth removed. She babbled about the Eagles through a mouth of cotton packing. The video had been viewed more than a million times.
The Eagles face the New England Patriots on Sunday.
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Authorities Wednesday identified a young man who was found shot to death at a park in Sylmar, authorities said Wednesday.
The body was discovered about 9:30 p.m. Monday at the park at Borden Avenue and Polk Street, said Sgt. J. Bender of the Los Angeles Police Department’s Mission Station.
The man was identified as Sergio Tabares, 21, whose hometown was not known, the coroner’s office reported.
“A couple of people knocked on the door at the fire station and said there was a man on the ground who appeared to have been shot,” Bender said.
Anyone with information on the case was urged to call (877) LAPD-247.
WHATEVER you do, do not download this infringement notice.
The 'notice' is a scam and was emailed to a Sunshine Coast resident, who posted it to the Sunny Coast Community Board as a warning to others.
There have been a variety of similar scams recently, usually with more effort put into making the fake infringement notice looking legitimate, such as these examples claiming to be from the Western Australia police and the Australian Federal Police.
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In the case of Queensland Police, it is possible to get an 'e-ticket', delivered via email instead of regular post.
However, you Queensland Police says you will only receive an e-ticket if you have first been physically stopped by police and have opted to receive your infringement notice as an e-ticket.
If in doubt, phone the agency claiming to have issued your ticket, being sure to get the number from the phone book or the agency's website rather than the suspect notice.
Gold prices settled higher on Wednesday on the back of declines in the U.S. dollar, then edged down in electronic trading shortly after the release of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s Beige Book. The snapshot of domestic economic activity showed moderate expansion from April to early May, hinting that the central bank is on track to raise interest rates next month. Gold for August delivery was at $1,305.60 an ounce in electronic trading. Prices had climbed $2.40, or 0.2%, to settle at $1,306.50 an ounce.
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JARED CROMPTON The Largo Police Department arrested a 19-year-old man and charged him with first-degree murder. The shooting took place New Year’s Eve. According to police, the shooting took place at about 11:30 p.m., Saturday. Largo Police responded to 616 Rosery Road, NW. When police arrived, EMS was on the scene and transported the…
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Have you ever seen a cat react this enthusiastically to a reunion with its owner?
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It’s so often the case that cats don’t give you so much as a ‘hello’ in the morning, so to get a reaction like this is something special.
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Man exposes himself to a teenager at the Lexington Library. Now the police are after him
Lexington Police are searching for a man after an indecent exposure incident at the Lexington County Public Library.
SUSQUEHANNA Twp.Pa, (WHTM) – Police have charged a man for assaulting two police officers over the weekend. Officers were called to a home on Lucknow Road for a reported burglary in progress at the rear of the home.
The complainant told police that someone was screaming and yelling while trying to gain entry into her home.
During the investigation, police say two officers were assaulted by Gary Neilson, Jr. He is charged with two counts of aggravated assault of a law enforcement officer, loitering and prowling at night time, disorderly conduct, and public drunkenness.
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The Granite City Police Department will host its first Shop with a Cop on Sunday, Dec. 17.
Ten children have been selected and will meet at 10 a.m. Sunday at the Granite City Township building at 2060 Delmar Ave. for a lights-and-siren escort to the Granite City Walmart. Once there, they will have their choice of a new bicycle or a new Razor scooter, which were donated by an anonymous local business. They will spend the next hour one on one with a police officer shopping for winter clothing, necessities, and toys. Once all the children are done shopping, the officers will return with them to have pizza and refreshments.
Parents will return to get their children at noon.
“We have several officers who are volunteering their off-duty time to participate in this event and we are hoping to make a positive impact in our community,” a Granite City Police Department press release states.
Taking a break from the theatrical world of professional wrestling, Rob Gronkowski posted an Easter Sunday message the only way he knows how.
The Patriots tight end posted a photo on his social media of a giant Easter bunny wearing a Gronkowski jersey spiking an enormous Easter egg. While it’s not clear if it’s Gronkowski himself wearing the bunny suit, the “Gronk spike” style is indicative of the NFL star’s style.
Gronkowski, 27, has been rehabbing after season-ending back surgery in December. For Patriots fans, they hope to see the All-Pro back in Gillette Stadium, showcasing his patented spike, (maybe) minus the bunny suit:
× Dr. Julie Morita of the CDPH: “Our goal is to make sure tobacco products are less accessible, less affordable and less attractive”
Dr. Julie Morita, Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health, stopped by to chat with Bill and Wendy about the recent decline in youth smoking, teen vaping, and much more.
You can find Bill and Wendy on Twitter and on Facebook. The Bill and Wendy Show airs Monday through Friday from ten a.m. to noon, then streaming from noon to 1 p.m.
Nicola Bodor's second child is due next week, and along with a hospital bag, she has got the application form for SCEGGS Darlinghurst ready to go.
Ms Bodor toured the private school when she was pregnant with her first daughter Poppy, and said she was told she had about a month after Poppy was born to get on the waiting list to have a chance of being accepted.
"We sent in the form for SCEGGS when Poppy was five days old," Ms Bodor, who lives in Balmain, said.
Nicola Bodor sent in the application for SCEGGS when her daughter Poppy was five days old.
Ms Bodor also put Poppy on the waiting list at Ascham and had to pay an application fee of $250 for each school, and is planning to do the same for her second child.
She was told there was a spot at SCEGGS for Poppy eight months after applying and had to pay a $1000 non-refundable holding fee that wouldn't go towards school tuition costs to keep the spot.
GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) -- Mark Warburton has asked Rangers to explain why it said he resigned as manager of the Glasgow club.
Rangers announced last week that it had accepted the resignation of Warburton and two of his backroom staff, but they say ''at no stage did we resign from our positions.''
They added in a statement that ''despite its detailed public statements, the club has not answered key questions put to it by the LMA (League Managers Association) ... requesting an explanation of why it suggested that we resigned.''
Rangers is third in the Scottish league - 27 points behind leader Celtic - in its first season back in the top division after being forced to start again in the bottom tier in 2012 after a financial meltdown.
Formerly the infamous Cannababes dispensary, which was staffed with scantily clad women, this affordable NoPo shop now has a Thrasher magazine-inspired logo and meme-heavy Instagram feed. It's the type of place that reminds us that "What's up, dude?" can be a remarkably warm greeting. Still recovering from the testing backlog that took so many brands off the market, the concentrate menu is made up of Select Strains and CO2 Company, ranging up to $80 for a full-gram cartridge. But you'll always find quality sun-grown and indoor buds on the 25-strain shelves. With some third-tier strains going for $7 per gram, there's a fulfilling sense of nostalgia in being able to walk out the door with a $20 eighth, just like you could in the old days.
BLUE SPRINGS (AP) — A Missouri man is charged with second-degree murder in the death of a Kansas man outside a restaurant.
Jackson County prosecutors charged 24-year-old John Dewayne Jeffries of Raytown on Thursday in the death of Clinton Peckman, of Paola, Kansas, who had gone to the area to work.
Investigators say Peckman was shot while he was inside a work van parked near the Bethlehem Cafe in Blue Springs.
Jeffries also is charged with first-degree robbery and two counts of armed criminal action. He allegedly tried to carjack a vehicle from another couple before he was found and arrested.
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reposing at The Gleasure Funeral Home, Tralee on Thursday from 4.15 to 6.15pm followed by removal to the Immaculate Conception Church, Rathass, Tralee. Requiem mass on Friday at 11 O Clock. Burial afterwards in Rath Cemetery. No flowers please.
Dust off the tiara and bring out the sash. It's time for another unforgettable beauty pageant!
In about two short months, a new Miss USA will be crowned in Shreveport-Bossier, Louisiana.
And as the countdown officially begins, E! News has an exclusive announcement about the annual event. We're happy to reveal first that Nick Lachey and Vanessa Lachey will host Miss USA 2018 taking place May 21.
While Nick may be new with the beauty pageant world, his wife is a full-on pro. The Hollywood actress and former Dancing With the Stars contestant was crowned Miss Teen USA in 1998.
In addition, Vanessa has served as a backstage correspondent for Miss USA 2001 and as a co-host of Miss Universe 2007.
The heart of Toussaint de Perrien, Knight of Brefeillac, was sealed in this lead container after his death in 1649 and eventually buried with the body of his wife Louise de Quengo, who died seven years later. The 17th-century burial of a French noblewoman that included the embalmed heart of her husband is not only a trs romantic gesture, but also a scientific phenomenon that has never been seen before in archaeology, according to a recent study on the emergence of modern burial practices in Europe.
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An 18-year-old man was fined £250 last Wednesday at Craigavon Magistrates Court for driving without insurance on September 18 this year.
Glenn McKeown, whose address was given as Pinebank, Craigavon, was also given six points and ordered to pay a £15 offender’s levy.
The court heard that at 4.20pm a police check on a car travelling on the Old Portadown Road showed it was not insured.
They spoke to the defendant who was the driver and it transpired that his previous policy had been cancelled.
The car was seized.
A solicitor representing the defendant said his client couldn’t afford insurance and, on this occasion, made a foolish decision to drive.
Deputy District Judge Anne Marshall said McKeown had made a bad start to his driving career having got three points previously for speeding.
Asian shares opened to sharp falls on Wednesday morning as Italy's political crisis continued to send shockwaves through global markets, sending the euro to a 10-month low and pushing up borrowing costs for the government in Rome.
Japan's Nikkei index ended the morning 1.8 percent down, Hong Kong lost 1.1 percent and...
Charles Manson Death Certificate Released
Charles Manson's Death Certificate Released, Died of Cardiac Arrest & Colon Cancer
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Charles Manson died of acute cardiac arrest and complication of a battle with colon cancer.
TMZ just obtained Manson's death certificate -- released by Kern County -- and it lists cardiac arrest as the immediate cause of death. Respiratory failure and metastatic colon cancer are the underlying causes.
TMZ broke the story ... Manson died November 19 at a hospital in Bakersfield, CA. He'd been transferred there from Corcoran State Prison when his condition worsened.
The document is short on details about the mass murderer. His mother and father's names are listed as unknown. Ditto for his occupation, but we kinda know that already -- failed songwriter, turned weirdo murderous cult leader.
Priciest home sales in Albertson (11507)
September 2017
The three highest-priced home sales in Albertson last month ranged from $610,000 to $995,000.
The priciest Albertson home sold in September was a 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home on .23 acres at 9 Amherst Road that sold for full asking price of $995,000. It was listed by Carmine Vacchio of Voro Real Estate and sold by Kyong Park of East Coast Realtors.
A 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath colonial on .14 acres at 46 Sunset Road fetched $895,000. The home was listed and sold by Jacklin Soleimani and Dalia Elison of Douglas Elliman Real Estate.
At 2 Chaffee Ave., a 4-bedroom, 1-bath cape on .14 acres went for $610,000, which was $2,000 over asking. It was listed by Lenore Wieman of Realty Connect USA and sold by Geeta Shulka and Wen Chyi Wu of Keller Williams Realty Gold Coast.
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According to psychologists, self-improvement, or at least the desire for it, is a shared American hobby. It's why so many of us - some estimates say more than 40 percent of Americans - make New Year's resolutions.
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30-year-old Isyaka Dahiru married two women on New Year’s eve, December 31, which brings the number of his wives to three. Dahiru, a graduate of Accountancy from Federal Polytechnic, Nassarawa, took to his Facebook page to share his pre-wedding photos with the two brides, Khadijat and Rashida. "The family of late Mallam Dahiru Ahmed invites the general public to the weeding fatiha of his son Isyaka Dahiru (Smiling Judge) and Khadijat and Rashida, which is scheduled to take place on 31 ...
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St. Tammany Parish Councilwoman S. Michele Blanchard of Slidell will lead the parish governing body in 2018.
Blanchard, a lawyer, was elected by the council Thursday (Dec. 7) to serve as chairwoman next year. Councilman Mike Lorino Jr. of the Madisonville area was elected vice chairman.
After the separate votes, both unanimous, current Chairman Steve Stefancik thanked the pair for their willingness to lead in 2018. Those in the audience applauded. Stefancik then quipped that the applause would likely the be the last Blanchard and Lorino would receive for the next year.
Blanchard, a Slidell native, owns Airey Blanchard Law Office. She was appointed interim councilwoman in July 2015 after Councilman Richard Artigue stepped down to become manager of Slidell Municipal Airport. She won election to the 13th District seat that fall.
Lorino, a river pilot, is serving his first term on the council. He was elected unopposed to the 4th District post in the 2015 election.
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Police were investigating a shooting in west Phoenix on Friday night, officials said.
Officers responded to a call near the 3200 block of West Monroe Street, where they found a man with a gunshot wound, Phoenix police said.
The victim did not suffer any life-threatening injuries, and was taken by firefighters to a nearby hospital, police said.
Police said the victim did not live in the area of the shooting.
Witnesses reported that they did not hear or see the shooting, police said.
Phoenix police were at the scene investigating Friday evening.
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BASINGSTOKE'S Su-Ha-Ri Karate School member returned with 10 medals from the Western Karate Union competition in Western-super-Mare Diya Shanmugaraj contested the girls eights kata category. Shravya Subash also enjoyed success, taking the bronze in the girls 10's high belt kata.
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April 13 Chesswood Group Ltd
* Chesswood exercises accordion feature under credit facility
* Has exercised $30 million of $80 million accordion feature in its existing corporate revolving credit facility
* Chesswood Group Ltd says credit facility permits company to increase size of facility to an aggregate of $250 million from $170 million
* Chesswood Group Ltd says facility matures in December 2019 and chesswood had drawn $154 million under facility as of end of March Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Authorities are trying to locate a driver suspected of fleeing on foot after a deadly hit-and-run collision that killed a woman in the south King County city of Kent. Kent Police Commander Jarod Kasner said in a news release that the woman, who was a passenger in the vehicle that was hit, died from her injuries following Saturday night's crash.
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The Classic Wineseller at 20 Church Street, is Waynesville's premier wine and craft beer shop, small plate restaurant, and intimate live music venue. Guitarist Kevin Lorenz performs Friday, February 24 at 7:15pm.
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A Thai court of appeals has dismissed criminal defamation charges against a British labor rights activist who was sued by a fruit packaging company after he alleged human rights violations at its factory.
Andy Hall’s protracted legal battle stemmed from a 2013 report he researched for Finnish consumer organization Finnwatch that alleged labor abuses at Natural Fruit’s pineapple canning operation. It employed migrant workers from Myanmar who said the company abused them and broke labor regulations.
Sunya Joongdee, a lawyer for Hall, said Thursday’s court ruling dismissed the criminal defamation case, which also resulted in the collapse of a related computer crime case.
He says the court accepted that Hall’s interviews with migrant workers revealed information that should be made public.
The Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty Could Be In Trouble The U.S. says Russia is violating the treaty and some Republicans want to respond by developing a new missile. But arms control experts say that could spur a nuclear arms race and isn't necessary.
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North Korea’s Kim Jong Un says preparations for long-range missile at final stage
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un hinted Sunday that the test-launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile could be coming soon. In his annual New Year's address, Kim said preparations have "reached the final stage."
A man who hurled his dog to its death from a New York City balcony has pleaded guilty to felony animal cruelty.
Yuk Cheung is expecting a sentence of 45 days in jail and five years of probation. He also will have to register on a city animal-abuser list.
Court records show the 35-year-old Cheung entered the plea last week. His lawyer hasn't returned a phone call placed Monday seeking comment.
Queens District Attorney Richard Brown says Cheung threw the 12-year-old pug from a seventh-floor balcony in March while arguing with his ex-girlfriend about the dog. Cheung had left the dog with her.
Prosecutors say Cheung claimed the dog leaped out of his arms but investigators determined it had been thrown.
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Self-tinting windows
UBC researchers created a cost-effective method for making self-tinting windows, Architect Magazine reported.
Wei Cheng, who led the project as part of his postdoctoral work at UBC, deposited a solution that includes a metal ion onto glass and baked it into a film using ultraviolet light.
Eclipse searches for an old friend from his past in the hopes of acquiring useful information while the mutants work on a plan to defeat Sentinel Services.
Some of the most-seen, easiest-to-recognize fonts in the world are the fonts in famous logos. At the same time, almost no one knows the names of logo fonts. You can probably visualize the Netflix font, but can you name it? What about the Instagram font? Microsoft?
Designer and teacher Emanuele Abrate was tired of these fonts not getting their due, so he decided to rectify the situation by redesigning several famous logos with the name of the font in place of the name of the brand. Take a look at 10 of his reimainged logos (look for the arrows on the side of the image to scroll between them):
It's amazing how easy it is to recognize each logo, even without the brand name. "Every time I see a logo, I wonder how it was conceived, how it was designed, what kind of typeface was used and why," Abrate told Co.Design. Now we're going to start doing the same thing.
CASA GRANDE, Ariz. — Casa Grande police have identified the two suspects arrested and the victims in a quadruple killing attributed to domestic violence, saying that one of the victims was the estranged wife of one of the suspects.
Police say 31-year-old Alec Javier Perez and 22-year-old Rodney Ortiz Jr. remain jailed after being arrested Thursday on suspicion of four counts of first-degree murder.
The victims are identified as 32-year-old Justin Allen Yates, 27-year-old Jose Martin Aguilera, 31-year-old Connie Carrera and 29-year-old Crysta Proctor.
Police said Proctor was the estranged wife of Perez.
Police say the case has been submitted to the Pinal County Attorney's Office for review.
Twenty new paintings by Connecticut artist Jan Dilenschneider will be featured in an exhibition entitled, Eco Visions. The exhibition will be curated by Gail Ingis.
Ms. Dilenschneider’s works have been successfully featured for the last four years at the prestigious Galerie Pierre-Alain Challier in the historic Le Marais district in Paris. Ms. Dilenschneider is the only living American artist to have her work on display at the Grand Palais in Paris. In the past year, her exhibitions have been featured at the Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts Sill House Gallery and at the Bellarmine Museum in Fairfield, Conn, where she broke attendance records. Each of these exhibitions were solo shows.
April 3 Dryships Inc
* Enters into $226.4 million common stock purchase agreement with Kalani Investments limited and announces the acquisition of six vessels
* Says has entered into agreements to acquire six vessels for a total gross price of $268 million
* Under agreement Co may sell up to $226.4 million of its common stock to kalani over a period of 24 months
* In consideration for entering into agreement, company has agreed to issue up to $1.5 million of common stock to Kalani as a commitment fee
* Expects acquisitions will be financed by cash on hand, available liquidity under senior secured credit facility with Sifnos Shareholders Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
CARACAS, March 31 Scores of opponents of Venezuela's socialist leader Nicolas Maduro blocked a highway in Caracas on Friday at the start of what activists say will be rolling street protests against the ruling Socialists.
"Today in Venezuela, we've woken up blocking streets," said opposition lawmaker Miguel Pizarro, among a crowd chanting and waving banners on a motorway to protest what they view as this week's lurch into "dictatorship" by Maduro. (Reporting by Corina Pons; Writing by Andrew Cawthorne; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
DAYTON – One person is in critical condition, as Dayton Police investigate multiple shootings near the same area Monday night.
Authorities were dispatched to the 800 block of Boone Place, near Germantown Street, just after 8:30 p.m.
Regional Dispatch says a victim’s neighbor reported hearing gunshots, before finding one victim alive and breathing with gunshot wound.
Police also say another person was shot at the near that location. One victim is in critical condition and the other has suffered non-life threatening injuries.
We have a crew on the scene and will update the story as more information becomes available.
Torrington Ford started community college at 12-years-old. He graduated three years later and will now be heading to Ohio State University to continue his education.
"The storm is coming, and get ready for it now," Ford says about starting school at such an early age. "If you're prepared you have your rain coat, all your gear, you should be able to weather the storm."
Ford entered Anne Arundel Community College in Maryland in 2015.
He plans to pursue studies in aviation at OSU.
"My ultimate goal is to, eventually, own an airline," Ford said.
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Expert tasks FG on establishment of national blood transfusion service
Prof. Yetunde Aken’Ova, Head, Department of Haematology, University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, has urged the Federal Government to establish a national blood transfusion service to encourage voluntary blood donation in Nigeria. Aken’Ova made this charge at the symposium organised by the department to mark this year’s World Blood Day with the theme: “Blood connects us…
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Indian benchmark indices witnessed a good up move Wednesday after a series of volatile sessions over the last week. However, these 8 stocks have been steadily declining over the past 8 sessions.
It includes stocks like Fedders Electric and Engineering, Bigbloc Construction, Arihant Superstructures, Arrow Greentech, JBF Industries, Petron Engineering Construction, Pincon Spirit, Panoramic Universal and Goldstone Technologies.
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Under 3 weeks left: Obama in closing stretch of presidency
HONOLULU - President Barack Obama is entering the closing stretch of his presidency, an eleventh-hour push to tie up loose ends and put the finishing touches on his legacy before handing the reins to President-elect Donald Trump.
Obama returns to Washington at midday today from Hawaii with less than three weeks. His final days will largely be consumed with a bid to protect his endangered health care law, a major farewell speech and the ongoing handover of power to Trump's team.
His speech in his hometown of Chicago, on Jan. 10, is expected to be his closing message to the nation. White House officials say Obama is also planning last-minute commutations and pardons in line with his second-term effort to cut sentences for drug offenders given unduly harsh sentences.
TOKYO (TR) – Tokyo Metropolitan Police have arrested three persons for the illegal recruitment of female pedestrians to work at hostess clubs in the capital, reports the Sankei Shimbun (May 31).
Between January 25 and May 11, Jota Ishimoto, 24, and two others, including a college student, are alleged to have called out to women in the Roppongi and Shibuya entertainment areas in inquiring about whether they would like to be introduced to clubs for work at night.
All three suspects, who have been accused of soliciting in violation of a public nuisance ordinance, admit to the allegations.
According to police, the three suspects worked with three clubs in Roppongi. The suspects were paid a flat fee of 50,000 yen for each woman referred. They also received between five and 10 percent of her subsequent earnings.
Ishimoto told police he earned about 300,000 yen per month through the work, according to TBS News (May 31).
Something big is lined up for the Super Bowl LII halftime show.
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White House: Secretary of State Pompeo to meet with senior NKorean official Kim Yong Chol in New York this week
Rebecca Sisneros from the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central New Mexico, joined New Mexico Living to talk about ‘Pie it Forward’ and summer programs happening now.
The Boys and Girls Clubs of Central New Mexico has been proving support to our young people for sixty-five years and are currently providing a safe place during summer break to more than 250 kids in Albuquerque and Rio Rancho. They have recently partnered with Village Inn for Pie it Forward, an event happening on Wednesday, July 12, with the goal of having fun for a good cause. You can also nominate your boss to take part in ‘Pie your boss’ happening on the same day.
For more information, visit their website.
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Kathy McCarty reached out to NBC10 Responds and Harry Hairston after her Club Cadet riding mower caught fire shortly after her husband finished mowing the lawn.
FORT LORAMIE — The Fort Loramie American Legion Auxiliary Post 355 elected officers during its April 9 meeting.
Cindy Plas will sernve as president; Sue Hoying, as secretary; Lynn Crowe, as treasurer; and Jeanne Boerger, as chaplain.
In other business, the auxiliary:
• Learned that dues will be raised this year. Member dues will increase to $25 from $20; junior member dues will increase from $4 to $8.
• Appointed Deb Albers, Cindy Plas and Natalie Mescher to an ad hoc committee concerning the Liberty Days parade.
• Voted to donate $100 to the school’s scholarship fund.
• Discussed the delegates to Buckeye Girls State for 2018: Emma Wilt, daughter of Jenny and Mark Wilt; Samantha Gaerke, daughter of Judie and Jason Gaerke; and alternate Madison Rose, daughter of Kelly and Madison Rose. Rose will attend as a delegate from Anna.
Memorial Scholarship Fruit of the Spirit program supporting the upcoming scholarship in memory of Joyce Allen and the “I Love 2 Read” Gift Book Ministry will be held on Saturday, July 7, at 6:30 p.m. at the Copiah County Ministerial Alliance Christian Center, 17160 Highway 51 North, Hazlehurst.
Featuring nine speakers, speaking seven minutes each, sharing good fruit. Speakers are: Sis. Paulette Wells, Sis. Cathina Noel, Sis. Connie Jones, Sis. Bertha Taylor, SIs. Lucy McInnis, Mayor Shirley Sandifer, Mayor Sally Garland, Sis. Cynthia Pope and Sis. Regina Dixon, along with great gospel singing.
Come support and be a blessing to this memorial occasion. For additional information contact Gloria Thompson at 601.927.1513.
Stephen Keel's had enough of defenders getting embarrassed on ExtraTime Live driven by Continental. He's here to bury the Golden Cone and finally give the back line its due.
UNDATED - Minnesota employers had about 123,000 job openings in the second quarter of this year. The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development says that's up 26 percent from the same period a year ago when there were more than 97,000 vacancies statewide.
Sixty-percent of the job openings were in the seven-county Twin Cities metro area.
The most openings are in health care and social assistance, followed by accommodation and food services, retail, manufacturing, education, and construction.
Fifty-nine percent of the openings are either for part-time work or temporary seasonal jobs.
Want the world's best, up-close view of a rocket launch without being right there at the pad?
For the first time, cameras will provide live 360-degree video of a rocket heading toward space.
NASA will provide the 360 stream Tuesday as an unmanned Atlas rocket blasts off from Cape Canaveral, Florida, with a capsule full of space station supplies. The stream will begin 10 minutes before the scheduled 11:11 a.m. liftoff and continue until the rocket is out of sight.
The four fisheye-lens cameras are located at the pad, about 300 feet (100 meters) from the rocket. A computer in a blast-proof box will stitch together the images for a full, in-the-round view. There will be about a minute lag time.
It will be shown on NASA's YouTube channel .
Just a little over a month past his 18th birthday, a Gulfport teenager was arrested and charged with 13 felony counts of local vehicle burglaries on the morning of Friday, May 25.
According to Gulfport Police, the suspect, Benjamin Langkamp, Jr., smashed the windows of 13 vehicles to gain entry on three separate days between May 16 and May 24.
“All of the burglaries occurred in and around the area of 30th Avenue South to 31st Street South and Beach Boulevard to 56th Street South,” said Sergeant Thomas Woodman, the department’s public information officer, in a written statement.
Because of the location and known offenders within the area, police were able to quickly develop a suspect, said Woodman. At the time of the break-ins, police obtained data from the ankle monitor Langkamp was wearing and they used other investigative measures, including a confession by the suspect, to lead to his arrest.
Langkamp is currently in Pinellas County Jail on a bond of $65,000 awaiting trial.
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana’s senators have agreed to allow the state’s riverboat casinos to move on land.
The Senate voted 22-14 Tuesday for the proposal by Sen. Ronnie Johns, a Lake Charles Republican. The measure got two votes more than it needed.
Passage to the House came after a heated debate about whether the bill’s provisions could be considered an expansion of gambling in a state with 15 riverboat casinos, video poker, a lottery, slot machines at racetracks and a land-based casino in New Orleans.
The measure would allow Louisiana’s 15 riverboat casinos to conduct gambling activities within 1,200 feet on land from where the riverboat is berthed and remove the requirement the riverboats have an operable paddlewheel. It also would redefine the limits on gambling space.
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OAK FLAT, Ariz. - Vandals destroyed four crosses on Apache holy ground near Oak Flat, Ariz., according to the Center for Biological Diversity.
Two of the crosses were missing, having been ripped from the ground. Two others were hacked apar by an axe.
There was evidence of large tires driving through the area. Ceremonial eagle feathers were left on the ground.
The U.S. Forest and law enforcement agencies are investigating.
KS95 plays today’s variety…artists like Imagine Dragons, Taylor Swift, Maroon 5 and Ed Sheeran. KS95 Morning Show in the morning, Moon & Staci on the ride home.
The next Cottage Market in Newbridge takes place on Saturday June 2 in Newbridge Town Hall.
It runs from 10am to 2pm.
“Come along and support local growers, bakers and makers as we celebrate our first birthday,” said the organisers.
“Enjoy over 30 stalls of fabulous local produce, family entertainment and a friendly atmosphere.”
I promise, I will do everything I legally can to prevent Susan Collins from gaining another term as senator from Maine.
It’s my single resolution this year.
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The average UK adult has more than 16,000 living relatives
Research by family history firm Ancestry found that the average person is related to 16,895 eighth cousins.
The company said: "Based on this, if you went to see a football match at the 90,000-capacity Wembley Stadium, you'd potentially be sitting in a crowd containing two long-lost cousins."
People in Scotland have the most living connections, typically with an average of 21,000 cousins, followed by residents of the North West, with more than 20,000.
Regions across the south of England tend to have significantly fewer cousin connections, said the report.
Belting out one his newest hits, Those Steady Lights, Montreal-based singer songwriter Adam Karch is performing his 12th show in as many nights. Karch has performed at clubs and festivals and in front of large crowds, but for this show, he's playing in front of 27 people in a Lindenwoods living room.
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April 10 Wells Fargo & Co:
* Wells Fargo statement regarding board investigation into the Community Bank’S retail sales practices
* Received report containing findings of investigation conducted by board's independent directors into company's retail banking sales practices
* Will continue to review report to incorporate its key findings Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
YEREVAN, APRIL 18, ARMENPRESS. This year the International Day for Monuments and Sites in Armenia will be celebrated under the title of “Cultural Heritage and Sustainable Tourism”, reports Armenpress.
On April 18, Erebuni historical-archeological Museum-Reserve and ICOMOS/Armenia organize an exhibition entitled “Cultural Heritage and Sustainable Tourism of Yerevan: Erebuni, Karmir Blur (Red Hill), Shengavit”.
The exhibition will last until May 8.
At the proposal of ICOMOS - International Council on Monuments and Sites, April 18 is celebrated as International Day for Monuments and Sites since 1983.
The aim is to promote awareness about the diversity of cultural heritage of humanity, their vulnerability and the efforts required for their protection and conservation.
Jared Goff with some words of wisdom
He said: "Just remember what this feels like. It's going to drive you through the offseason. It's going to drive you into next year. It's going to maybe even carry with you for the rest of your life."
We say: This is what Goff said he told his teammates in the postgame locker room after the Rams finished a 4-12 season with a 44-6 home loss to the Cardinals.
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MARSEILLE, France (Reuters) - Two French military helicopters belonging to an army flight training school crashed in the southeastern Var region on Friday, causing deaths, the local prefecture said.
A security source and an official from the local authority said five people were killed in the accident.
There were no immediate details on what caused the crash.
Dash cam video captured how a rookie Glenn Heights police officer quickly moved a burning truck from a Jack in the Box drive-thru.
Dramatic dashcam footage shows the moment a woman was struck by a vehicle Tuesday morning near downtown Las Vegas.
The video, provided to FOX5 by Mingo Collaso, shows a hit and run at the intersection of Maryland Parkway and St. Louis Avenue about 10:15 a.m. Las Vegas Metro police said the woman who was hit was taken to Sunrise Trauma with broken bones, but was expected to be okay.
The driver fled the scene in a green SUV, potentially a Ford Explorer, police said. The vehicle had not been found by Tuesday night.
Anyone with information about the whereabouts of the vehicle is urged to call Metro police at 702-828-3111.
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Members of the 15th class to finish the Associate Degree Nursing Program at Terra State Community College received their nursing pins during a ceremony Dec. 17 at the college. Sister Patricia Carter, RN, Assistant Director of the Academic Service Center, was chosen by the graduating class to be the keynote speaker.
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How could Manchester United line-up if they sign Marko Arnautovic?
Manchester United have emerged as an unlikely destination for West Ham forward Marko Arnautovic this summer.
The Austria international joined the Hammers from Stoke for £24million last year and made an instant impact, finishing the season as the club’s top scorer with 11 Premier League goals.
Jose Mourinho is reportedly eyeing a reunion with Arnautovic, who he previously managed at Inter Milan.
The 29-year-old could potentially fill a role on the right side of United’s attack, with although that would mean one of several high-profile stars would drop to the bench.
Take a look through the gallery above to see how Manchester United could line up if they sign Marko Arnautovic.
A suspect was identified in a Tuesday afternoon stabbing in Portland's Sellwood neighborhood that left one man hospitalized.
40-year-old Michael Hecht was taken to Multnomah County Jail on a charge of domestic violence assault in the first degree, burglary in the first degree, domestic violence unlawful use of a weapon and domestic violence attempted murder, Portland police said Wednesday.
Police found a man with knife wounds around 2 p.m. in the 1700 block of Southeast Tenino Street. They believe the assault happened inside a nearby apartment.
The victim was taken to a local hospital with what was believed to be serious, but non-life-threatening injuries, police said.
The assault is still under investigation. Police ask anyone with more information about the assault to contact detectives at 503-823-0479.
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Members of the public bring supplies to Notting Hill Methodist Church to assist people affected by a fire that engulfed the Grenfell Tower, a high-rise apartment building on fire in west London Wednesday, June 14, 2017. Fire swept through the high-rise apartment building early Wednesday, sending dozens people to area hospitals. PA via AP Jonathan Brady
A 16-year-old girl was raped by her friend at a park in Begumpur area of Rohini, the police said on Wednesday.However, the girl had initially alleged that she was gang-raped but after investigation it emerged that she was lying, police said.The girl went to the park in the area around 9.30 pm on uesday where her 22-year-old friend allegedly forced himself on her, police said.When the girl returned home, her parents asked her why she got late and in order to save her friend and not get scolded by her parents, she cooked up a story that she was gang-raped, a senior police officer said."She alleged that four men raped her in front of her male friend," said the officer.He said it was only after the CCTV footage of the area was analysed and her friend questioned, that the truth emerged.The accused friend has been arrested, the officer said. The girl was known to the accused for around a year as he worked near her house, he added.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Zoneco Group Co Ltd:
* SAYS SHARE TRADE TO RESUME ON FEB 5 Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2DWVyL8 Further company coverage: (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
News that the Pantone Color Institute, the global authority on color trends, has chosen Ultra Violet as the color of 2018, is as good a time as any to pay homage to the virtues of purple foods in the plant kingdom.
Trendspotters at Pantone describe their hue of ultra violet as "dramatically provocative and thoughtful."
Long associated with the mysteries of the cosmos, over the years, enigmatic purples have also come to symbolise counterculture, unconventionality, individuality and emotion, says Pantone.
Think icons like Prince, David Bowie and Jimi Hendrix.
The Pantone declaration follows a 2016 prediction from organic retailer Whole Foods, which predicted purple foods to trend in 2017.
"The power of purple goes beyond the vibrant color and often indicates nutrient density and antioxidants," reads the report.
Homeless and schizophrenic, James Boyd spent his last moments with a knife in each hand in someone's backyard in the Foothills. After Albuquerque police officers Dominique Perez and Keith Sandy shot and killed Boyd, the city ended up paying Boyd's family a $5 million settlement.
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OUR TECH LORDS CERTAINLY LOVE THEIR SERFS: Mark Zuckerberg once called Facebook users ‘dumb f***s’ for handing personal data over to him – as firm becomes further embroiled in Cambridge Analytica row.
An appeals court says federal disability law requires movie theatres to provide interpreters to patrons who are deaf and blind.
The Philadelphia-based 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against Cinemark, the nation's third-largest movie chain.
The case involved a Pennsylvania man who wanted to see the movie "Gone Girl" and sought a "tactile interpreter" from a Cinemark theatre in Pittsburgh. The theatre denied his request.
The plaintiff, Paul McGann, reads American Sign Language through touch.
The appeals court concluded Friday that tactile interpreters are covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act. It says Cinemark can still argue that providing the interpreters would be an "undue burden."
The interpreters cost a few hundred dollars per showing. Plano, Texas-based Cinemark earned $257 million in 2016.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Daily 3 Midday' game
SACRAMENTO (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the California Lottery's "Daily 3 Midday" game were:
3-0-7
(three, zero, seven)
According to ShowBuzzDaily.com, this week’s edition of WWE Raw, featuring Bayley winning the Women’s Title in the main event and Chris Jericho’s “Festival of Friendship”, averaged 3.087 million viewers. This week’s number is down from last week’s 3.115 million viewership average.
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The following is the hourly breakdown for this week’s Raw:
-The first hour drew 3.199 million viewers
-The second hour drew 3.153 million viewers
-The final hour drew 2.909 million viewers
This week’s show ranked #3 on cable for the night in viewership, behind The O’Reilly Factor and Tucker Carlson.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP)  A Florida sheriff's lieutenant is charged with driving under the influence after she was spotted driving backward and honking her horn in the middle of the night.
Pinellas County Sheriff's Lt. Christi Ruhtz also was fired from the department where she had worked for 19 years.
A deputy reported finding Ruhtz driving in reverse and honking her horn just before 2 a.m. Sunday in Largo.
The sheriff's office said Ruhtz performed poorly on a field sobriety test and initially refused a breath test as part of a criminal investigation. She did provide a breath sample, which is a condition of employment in such circumstances, and that test showed a blood alcohol level of .14. The legal limit is .08.
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A phone listing found for Ruhtz was disconnected.
HERE are some photographs of familiar sites around Newport from the South Wales Argus archive. From parks which have long since been demolished to busy shopping centres, we hope the images bring back some fond memories.
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The six rooms are unique, atmospheric and nicely designed, with warm parquet floors, air-conditioning, retro furnishings, big comfortable beds, built-in cupboards, satellite televisions and en-suite bathrooms with showers. The cheapest Standard Room is a small yet ample double on the first floor, though it costs just $10 (£7.50) more for the Explorer Room, which has a little garden terrace.
The best rooms are Traveller and Discoverer. Located above one another on the ground and first floors, they overlook the two pools, and are well-designed and spacious. Upper-floor Discoverer costs slightly more – while it has less interior space, its bathroom is bigger and it also has a bathtub.
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Notable former umpire dies
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — Former major league umpire Ken Kaiser, a colorful figure between the lines who briefly moonlighted as a professional wrestler to make ends meet while working in the minor leagues has died. He was 72. Read the full story and more in your Weekend edition of The Ennis News. Be informed, subscribe today!
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DERBY, England — Former Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard is taking over as manager of second-division club Derby.
The English team says the 39-year-old Lampard has signed a three-year contract.
The former England international says "I know it won't be easy - managing a football team never is - but I'm really looking forward to the challenge ahead."
In his time at Chelsea from 2001-14, Lampard became the club's record scorer with 211 goals, made 649 appearances and was the heartbeat of teams that won three Premier League titles, four FA Cups and the Champions League in 2012.
Lampard started out at West Ham before finishing his career with short stints at Manchester City and then New York City FC in Major League Soccer before retiring last year.
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March 29 Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc -
* Vanda and UCSF announce license agreement for CFTR activators and inhibitors
* Under terms of deal, vanda will pay UCSF an initial license fee of $1 million and will be responsible for all development costs
* In 2017 intends to complete technology transfer activities from UCSF,initiate ind enabling studies for several CFTR indications
* To acquire exclusive worldwide license from UCSF to develop, commercialize portfolio of cftr activators, inhibitors Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Zhonglu Co Ltd:
* SAYS IT IS WARNED BY SECURITIES REGULATOR FOR VIOLATIONS OF INFORMATION DISCLOSURE Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2ydQ7DT Further company coverage: (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
It's pretty much a rite of passage to go to a Wetherspoons before a flight no matter what time of day it is, and order a double G&T.
And thanks to Delta Air Lines, you might start making a habit of ordering Prosecco on the plane, too, after the airline announced complimentary fizz would soon be part of their in-flight services. This is excellent news.
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During international flights, customers have always had the choice of complimentary beer, white and red wines plus spirits, but it's only now that Delta have introduced Avissi Prosecco for long-haul flyers.
"Sparkling wine is often the first choice for a celebration and we know how special it is for people to jet off on a trip so we wanted to bring the celebration to them," said Lisa Bauer, Delta’s Vice President of On-Board Services.
To be fair, free Prosecco and going on holiday all in one day is pretty much the dream. When do we go?
Hamburg, Harrisburg?
A slip of the tongue put President Donald Trump in Berks County, but he's actually coming to Dauphin County next week.
Trump will be in Harrisburg on Wednesday, the White House press office confirmed Friday evening.
When asked where he will be in Harrisburg, a spokeswoman said, "We have no guidance on that at this time. We will update you soon."
A previous report quoting White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said Trump would be in Hamburg, Pa.
"It's caused quite a stir," a spokeswoman said.
Trump will indeed return to Harrisburg Wednesday, she assured.
It will be the president's second visit to Harrisburg since he was sworn into office.
He previously visited the capital city in April.
Once again, Trump will fly into Harrisburg International Airport.
The video below shows him exiting Air Force One at HIA when he visited Harrisburg in April.
Theresa May hailed the fall in the number of bogus student migrants coming to the UK
Theresa May said Home Office efforts to stop migrants posing as students while really looking for work had largely been rooted out so their movements “don’t have a longterm impact on the numbers.”
Her remarks follow a bitter row between ministers about the inclusion of student numbers.
Home Secretary Amber Rudd is among senior Tories who have argued foreign student data drives up immigration figures, hampering government attempts to keep the annual target of net migration below 100,000.
Some ministers want rules to change so the students are no longer counted.
A suspect in the surprise-attack shooting deaths of two men in Kansas City, Missouri, is now charged in a woman's killing.
Prosecutors on Friday charged 22-year-old Fredrick Demond Scott of Kansas City with first-degree murder and armed criminal action in the shooting death of 64-year-old Karen Harmeyer of Grandview.
The indictment didn't include details of the death but KCTV reports an officer was called in July to investigate a dead body. Once the officer arrived, witnesses told him about Harmeyer, who lived in woods behind a church.
The officer entered the campsite and found her decomposed body inside a tent.
Scott previously was charged in two killings and is a person of interest in three others. All those victims were older white men. Scott is black.
The men were shot in surprise attacks, some near recreation trails.
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Information from: The Kansas City Star, http://www.kcstar.com
We have an updated development in the Aleah Beckerle case.
Terrence Roach is accused of Aleah's murder.
We found out Wednesday the office of Glen Grampp, the attorney for Roach, has filed a request to withdraw from the case.
We are working to gather more information.
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Ever wonder what your brain is actually made up of? We’ve got the answer in this week’s ‘Did You Know’!
The New Girl
The New Girl
Ngaga is an eligible bachelor who has refused to get married, his neighbour Nana will not let him,so he decided to bring in his niece to live with him but many thought she's his wife. Will they be able to hide it for long?
Starring: FRED IDEHEN, STELLA UDEZE, MOC MADU
Houston police are on the scene of a bicyclist killed in a daytime wreck in the Museum District.The accident happened in the 6000 block of Main at Sunset Boulevard just before noon.Police say a woman on a bicycle was fatally hit by a dump truck. The victim has not been identified.The investigation is underway and drivers are advised to avoid the area.
Madoff Investors Can't Get All SDNY Judges Off Their Case
Law360, New York (February 2, 2018, 8:28 PM EST) -- A New York federal judge on Friday dismissed motions by a group of investors in Bernard Madoff’s Ponzi scheme asking that a $1 billion settlement be reconsidered and that every judge in the Southern District of New York be recused for conflicts of interest, saying she's the judge who matters for the case and she has no conflicts.
U.S. District Judge Colleen McMahon said the Dec. 24 death of the case’s former presiding judge, U.S. District Judge Thomas Griesa, rendered moot the objectors’ claim that his...
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The Samsung Galaxy Note8 is really expensive. $900 is quite a lot of money, especially for something as fragile as a smartphone. One drop could mean the end of your shiny new device, or at least a very expensive repair job. Thankfully, Zizo makes some fantastic cases for the Note8 (they're even available on Amazon), and we're giving away 30 of their Zizo BOLT cases!
As you can probably tell from the pictures, the Zizo BOLT is made to take a beating. It meets 12 ft. military grade 8.10.1-G compliance, so it will keep your phone safe during drops and tumbles. The case also has a kickstand, a detachable 360-degree belt clip (so you can be as cool as Ron Swanson), and a lanyard loop. Your screen isn't left unsafe either, with a free glass screen protector being included in the box.
You can enter the giveaway below, as long as you live in the United States. It will run from October 3rd, 2017 until 11:59PM Pacific Time on Friday, October 6th, 2017. Good luck!
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Golden Belt Bank has announced the promotion of Brian Cox to assistant vice president of information technology. Cox has served as the network administrator for Golden Belt Bank for over 11 years and brings 19 years of computer systems experience to this role.
Prior to his work with Golden Belt Bank, he served as a systems engineer for the Hutchinson office of Agris Corp. In this position, he designed and installed computer networks for companies throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Major traffic hold-ups have seen traffic grind to a halt around Wigan's busiest junction today.
But council highway bosses say snarl-ups around The Saddle should ease with the end of repairs to Adam Bridge.
Today should see the final part of the junction being resurfaced - with engineering work due to be completed by 3.30pm.
The 12-week project on the bridge, over the River Douglas, was due to run from July to September.
However the scheme, which included replacing a waterproofing membrane, was pushed back.
QUETTA, Pakistan (AP) — A Pakistani health official says a special five-day anti-polio drive is being launched in the capital of southwestern Baluchistan province after traces of polio virus were found in the sewer system.
Syed Faisal Ahmed, the coordinator for Emergency Operation Centre in Quetta, said Monday that some 400,000 children under age five will be immunized against the deadly virus.
He said decision to launch the special drive was made after environmental samples in Quetta confirmed the presence of the virus. Ahmed said 1,345 teams will cover 39 local councils of the city amid tight security.
Multiple anti-polio drives enabled Pakistan to announce last year that the virus had largely eliminated.
Gunmen kill police informant in A’Ibom – The Punch
Gunmen kill police informant in A'Ibom
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Etim Ekpimah, Uyo. Gunmen suspected to be cult members have killed a 65-year-old police informant, Raphael Udofia, who resided at 81 Ikpa Road in the Uyo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. The deceased was said to have been brutally shot and his …
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MORE than 30 volunteers helped tidy up around St Mary’s Church in Wargrave.
Villagers and parishioners spent Saturday morning collecting leaves from the churchyard and neighbouring Mill Green. In return for their help, they were served coffee and bacon sandwiches.
Organiser Bob Austen said: “I wish to thank all those who turned up and hope that they enjoyed the fresh air and exercise.” Meanwhile, the churchyard is currently being prepared for the construction of a new £400,000 church annexe.
A tree and several gravestones have been removed and the area will be levelled in preparation for laying the building’s foundations, which will take about 10 weeks. The annexe will be called the St Mary’s Church Centre and will contain two meeting rooms for use by community groups, such as Mill Green WI, a café and toilets.
It will also provide access to the church via the north porch.
March 31 Celestial Asia Securities Holdings Ltd -
* Termination Of The Very Substantial Disposal For Cash In Relation To The Disposal Of 36.28% Shareholding In CFSG To Ever Billion
* CIGL as offeror and CASH entered into a termination agreement
* Parties agreed to immediately terminate sale and purchase agreement
* Deposit in amount of hk$50 million paid under sale and purchase agreement will be returned to offeror Source text (bit.ly/2nGKlZz) Further company coverage:
Cable’s downside momentum is expected to test the 1.2930 region in the near term, suggested Axel Rudolph, Senior Technical Analyst at Commerzbank.
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“GBP/USD remains under pressure following the key day reversal recently from the 50% retracement at 1.3255 and the break of its near term uptrend: With such a strong rejection from the Fibo resistance seen, we continue to suspect that 1.3267 was the end of the move. We have minor support offered by the 55 day ma at 1.2931 but look for this to be eroded for losses to the support circa 1.2775/50 (December 2016 high). Intraday rallies are likely to find initial resistance at 1.3035/55 ahead of the 1.3267 recent high”.
“Above 1.3267 we have TD resistance at 1.3311 and the 1.3446/1.3502 September 2016 high and the 2009 low”.
WASHINGTON (AP) – A Pentagon official tells The Associated Press that transgender people can enlist in the military beginning Jan. 1, despite President Donald Trump’s opposition.
The new policy reflects growing legal pressure on the issue and the difficult hurdles the federal government would have to cross to enforce Trump’s demand to ban transgender individuals from the military. Two federal courts already have ruled against the ban.
Potential transgender recruits will have to overcome a lengthy and strict set of physical, medical and mental conditions that make it possible, though difficult, for them to join the armed services.
Maj. David Eastburn says the enlistment of transgender recruits will start Jan. 1 and go on amid the legal battles. The Department of Defense also is studying the issue.
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JERUSALEM, April 5 Venture capital firm 83North has raised a $250 million fund, its largest yet, to invest in European and Israel technology companies.
The group said on Wednesday the new fund, its fourth in 11 years, brings its total capital under management to $800 million.
Its earlier funds backed more than 40 companies, including Germany's Hybris Software, which was acquired by SAP in 2013; ScaleIO, which was bought by EMC Corp; and Britain's Just Eat , which went public in London.
83North started as Greylock IL, an affiliate fund of Silicon Valley's Greylock Partners, an early investor in companies such as Facebook and LinkedIn. Today, 83North is an independent firm investing in European and Israeli firms. (Reporting by Ari Rabinovitch)
Brennan Farm House, 84th and Broadway, 1879. Collection of The New-York Historical Society Most New Yorkers today are living on what was once farmland.
As early as the 17th century, before Manhattan formed its famous grid, the island contained farms in neighborhoods from Midtown to the Upper West Side.
The Museum of the City of New York's online collection reveals what the city looked like at the time. The series, "The Greatest Grid," features illustrations and photos of New York City's former rolling hills, which were later demolished to create a flat streetscape.
Take a look at the city's transformation below.
× Man in critical condition after altercation at Grand Rapids’ bar
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A man is in critical condition following a physical altercation at the Web Bar in Grand Rapids, according to the Grand Rapids Police Department.
Officers responded to Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital at approximately 1:50 a.m. to a report of an assault victim.
The 33-year-old victim is currently being treated for many injuries, including a collapsed lung. According to police, he was transported to the hospital by a private party.
The assault is still under investigation by GRPD’s Major Case Team. Police are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact GRPD at 616-456-3400 or Silent Observer at 616-774-2345.
A woman needed hospital treatment after being injured by an escaped pig.
The 61-year-old received wounds to both her legs after the incident in Heathfield Lane, Darlaston, West Midlands, on Wednesday.
West Midlands Police said it attended at 9.26am, after reports of “a pig on the loose”.
Officers and an ambulance crew managed to deal with the animal and the “pig was taken back to its pen”, according to the force.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “Crews arrived to find a woman who had suffered injuries to both of her legs.
“Following treatment on scene, she was transported to Walsall Manor Hospital for further assessment.”
Baku. 22 December. REPORT.AZ/ Professional Football Discipline Committee of Turkey (PFDC) has punished Emin Yetim, president of Shanlıurfaspor football club playing in the second league.
Report informs referring to the PFDC website, a reason was his punching and kicking the player of his team.
PFDC for such behavior fined him 180,000 TRY and disqualified him from football for 3 year and 2 months. As the duration of suspension is more than three years, the club president was suspended from football for life.
On the same ground, official of Shanlıurfaspor club Mehmet Geray Küçük has been disqualified for a year. He will also pay 60,000 TRY. Another employee of the club Mustafa Müsri was suspended from football for 30 days.
On December 6, Mertcan Çam has been punched by Emin Yetim and other club officials during the dispute for demanding his salary. He has complained to police. The club president was released after giving testimony to police.
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The attraction is part of the Reigate Seaside fun weekend at Priory Park
The UK’s biggest inflatable water slide is coming to Reigate's Priory Park on Saturday (July 7) and Sunday (July 8) .
Kids and adults will be able to run up the stairs on slide and out into the Megalodon’s mouth, then slide a whopping 50 meters down it as many times as you like for an hour.
The slide is a big part of Reigate’s Seaside fun weekend, which includes donkey rides, a fun fair, a free Sandpit and free Punch and Judy shows.
Tickets for Megalodon are £10 per hour, per person. It will be open from 10am to 8pm Saturday and Sunday.
Tom Matthews, who owns and operates the slide said: “Its 17 meters high. We named it after the Megalodon, the biggest shark ever, and it’s got a big shark on top.
“We’re looking forward to coming to Reigate because it’s nice and sunny and it’s going to be a nice weekend in a beautiful park."
SAUGATUCK, Mich. (AP) — Michael Ryder had been approved for $360 every week in Michigan unemployment benefits — until the state learned he'd been dogging it at the Detroit-area restaurant chain where he supposedly worked.
Ryder is a German Shepherd owned by attorney Michael Haddock on the other side of the state in Saugatuck.
WZZM-TV reports that Haddock received a benefits letter addressed to "Michael Ryder" from Michigan's Unemployment Insurance Agency. The station says Haddock contacted the agency about the letter.
The agency says its computer system sent the letter, but the claim later was flagged as suspicious and denied.
Investigations administrator Tim Kolar wrote in a tongue-in-cheek email that he knows "first-hand it is rare for 'man's best friend' to contribute financially to the household and that will continue in this instance."
Police Scotland are pleased to advise they have traced a man who was reported missing from the Fraserburgh area.
Garry Jappy, 31, has been found safe and well.
Officers would like to thank the public for their assistance throughout this enquiry.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - The Kansas City Chiefs will be without center Mitch Morse and right guard Laurent Duvernay-Tardif when they face J.J. Watt and the Houston Texans’ defensive front Sunday night.
Morse remains sidelined after spraining his foot last month against Philadelphia, while Duvernay-Tardif was ruled out Friday after spraining his left knee last Monday night against Washington.
Zach Fulton is expected to start again at center, but coach Andy Reid did not indicate who would start at guard. Jordan Devey got the spot duty when Duvernay-Tardif went down last week, but Cam Erving and Parker Ehinger could factor into the mix against the Texans.
Erving, former first-round pick, hasn’t played since arriving in a preseason trade with Cleveland, while Ehinger hasn’t played since tearing a knee ligament with the Chiefs last season.
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"With the grant, we want to hire community dental coordinators to conduct outreach to partners and [the] community to offer oral-health education … and have them come back to the clinic," Idehen said. "We also want to screen kids off site and link them to our clinic."
SEATTLE (AP) — Boeing plans to shift another work group away from the Puget Sound region.
The Seattle Times reports (https://goo.gl/awwrNu ) the company confirmed Wednesday the work shifting to Mesa, Arizona, could involve hundreds of jobs.
The changes will affect Boeing’s Shared Services Group, which employs about 3,000 people and provides support services to Boeing’s corporate and production units.
The unit’s leadership has initiated a review and has started to tell specific groups that their jobs could be moving.
The move is part of Boeing’s drive to cut costs, which is largely responsible for the loss of more than 18,300 Boeing jobs in Washington state since the most recent employment peak in fall 2012.
Boeing aims to complete the reorganization by 2020.
Group president Beverly Wyse says it’s too early to know how many jobs will be moved.
Time was in New York City that new restaurants sprang up in the ground floors of old brownstones in Midtown or tenement buildings in Greewich Village and were deemed worthy or not by the demanding standards of Manhattanites. Not so in New York's newest neighborhood.
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Turkish Cypriot diabetes patients of the Famagusta Public Hospital in the north have complained of shortages in medication vital to their treatment. Patients have reported to Turkish Cypriot media that insulin injections, along with blood glucose test strips, are scarce.
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Brink's Company Director Peter A. Feld sold 475,000 shares of the company's stock in a transaction on Monday, June 12th. The shares were sold at an average price of $65.17, for a total value of $30,955,750.00.
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The mayor of Flint is planning to meet with Gov. Rick Snyder Tuesday to discuss Michigan's decision to withdraw some financial assistance that was originally offered to help the beleaguered city and its residents cope with a man-made public health crisis caused by lead-contaminated tap water. The state announced three weeks ago that it will stop paying a portion of customers' bills and also halt covering Flint's costs to use water from the Great Lakes Water Authority - a move that will save the state more than $2 million per month.
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Kenyan-born runner Daniel Kipkoech is aiming for his fourth straight Goodlife Fitness Victoria Marathon title.
Late entry is still being accepted for the 8K, half-marathon, full marathon and kids run. Registration closes at 6PM at the Victoria Conference Centre.
NEW YORK (AP) — Mario Batali is stepping down from daily operations at his restaurant empire following reports of sexual misconduct by the celebrity chef over a period of at least 20 years.
The online site Eater New York reported Monday that the incidents involve at least four women, three who worked for Batali. In a prepared statement sent to The Associated Press, Batali said the complaints match up with his past behavior.
A spokesperson for Batali & Bastianich Hospitality Group says an employee reported inappropriate behavior by Batali in October. The company told Eater it was the first formal complaint against Batali and that he was reprimanded and required to attend training.
ABC said Monday that it has asked Batali to step away from the show, “The Chew” while the allegations are investigated.
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The traditional rulers wife was among 10 others killed, while several houses were also burnt down by the suspected herdsmen.
Herdsmen kill traditional ruler, wife, nine others in fresh Kogi attacks
Ten persons, including a traditional ruler, the Onu Agbenema, Musa Edibo, have been killed by suspected herdsmen in attacks on Agbenema, Aj’Ichekpa, Opada and Iyade villages of Kogi State on Monday.
The traditional rulers wife was among 10 others killed, while several houses were also burnt down by the suspected herdsmen.
The attackers were allegedly armed with sophisticated weapons.
The administrator of Omala LGA, Ibrahim Aboh, was reported to have been lucky to escape from the attackers.
Also, the houses of a former Chairman, Adofu Stephen, and that of his parents were burnt.
The police could not confirm the attack as at press time.
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The hotel is located in Oranjezicht, one of the oldest residential suburbs on the lower slopes of Table Mountain that neighbours the city centre. The city's sights are easily accessed on foot but you are also strolling distance from the MyCity terminal, the city's best bus network, connecting you to Hout Bay, Camps Bay and the Waterfront. The main caveat to this hotel's location is the lack of views. Devils Peak, Table Mountain and Signal Hill ('The Three' referred to in the hotel name) can only be seen in their entirety from the roofdeck of the hotel.
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If you're a beginner cook or just moved into a new apartment, you may be wondering how to stock your pantry.
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Sierra College was the site of a mass casualty drill over the weekend. Nevada County Consolidated Fire District Battalion Chief Josh Sunde says the idea was to improve the readiness of fire agencies from all over the county. He says the real life scenario, at the Public Safety Training Center behind Station Two on Saturday, simulated a vehicle into a crowd with 18 patients. Actors were made up to look injured…
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Sunde says fire departments try to conduct mass casualty drills once a year.
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) – SpaceX is about to launch a few tons of research to the International Space Station – plus ice cream.
An unmanned Falcon 9 rocket is scheduled to blast off at 12:31 p.m. Monday from Florida’s Kennedy Space Center.
Experiments make up most of the 6,400 pounds of cargo. That includes 20 mice.
The Dragon capsule is also doubling as an ice cream truck this time.
There was extra freezer space, so NASA packed little cups of vanilla, chocolate and birthday cake ice cream for the station’s crew of six, as well as ice cream candy bars.
Those treats should be especially welcomed by U.S. astronaut Peggy Whitson, in orbit since November.
As usual on these cargo flights, SpaceX will try to land its leftover booster back at Cape Canaveral.
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Long Branch — The City of Long Branch held the Second Annual Fishing Tournament, sponsored by the City of Long Branch, Greater Long Branch Chamber of Commerce and Giglio’s Bait and Tackle (1123 Ocean Avenue, Sea Bright).
The tournament consisted of fish being caught off the beach (no boats) and only Striped Bass. The tournament was held the week of October 22, but with a week of no fish being caught, the two, it was extended through the month of November.
The top three winners were awarded their prizes Thursday, November 30 at Giglio’s Bait and Tackle.
First place went to Dominic DiGirolamo, Second Place to Bill Bertsch and Third Place was Bob Pastor.
Giglio’s Bait and and Tackle for weighed the fish and recorded the winners.
Look for the tournament again next fall.
Arsenal transfer news: Stephan Lichtsteiner and Sokratis are both linked with the Gunners
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Stephan Lichtsteiner & Sokratis Papastathopoulos are just the types of signings Arsenal need to make this summer, claims former Gunners striker Kevin Campbell.
The duo, 34 and 29 respectively, are vastly experienced both in Europe and at international level.
"They need experience and toughness, because that is everything that Arsenal have lacked” Campbell told ESPN FC.
"That experience and that toughness and being able to go away and grind out a victory at one of your rivals, Arsenal haven't done that in years.
“So that type of experience and knowledge is key."
Former Vikings receiver Jarius Wright is headed to the Carolina Panthers, a league source confirmed to the Star Tribune.
The former 2012 fourth-round pick left the Vikings as one of the longest tenured players. Wright, who was cut Friday, appeared in 83 games, including four playoff games during which he caught nine passes for 129 yards. The Vikings saved $2.64 million in cap space by releasing him.
Wright, 28, was a productive slot receiver, catching 66.5 percent of his targets for 2,168 yards and 10 touchdowns during six seasons.
“Jarius is not only a very good football player, but a tremendous person,” general manager Rick Spielman said. “Tried to see if we could make it still work, but understanding sometimes the business side takes over.”
The Panthers get Wright on a reported two-year deal worth up to $3.5 million in the first season, according to NFL Media. He rejoins Norv Turner, his former offensive coordinator in Minnesota, and former teammates Matt Kalil and Captain Munnerlyn.
Equinox, the luxury fitness brand, is opening its third Fairfield County facility on June 1 at 233 Old Post Road in Southport.
The newest Equinox, which joins those at 72 Heights Road in Darien and at 16 Old Track Road in Greenwich, will formally open at 2 p.m. The showroom at the three-level club is already open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends.
Membership packages range from $160 to 295 per month.
Equinox’s parent company, The Related Companies, also owns such brands as SoulCycle, Pure Yoga and Blink Fitness.
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A former Leonard Kirtz School aide was sentenced to one year of probation for excessively disciplining two students who are mentally challenged.
Judge R. Scott Krichbaum of Mahoning County Common Pleas Court imposed the sentence Wednesday on Audrey Johntony, 34, of North Beverly Avenue, Austintown, who pleaded guilty to two misdemeanor counts of child endangering.
She was accused of grabbing the 9-year-old’s hand and slapping him in the face three times using his own hand.
Johntony grabbed the 7-year-old’s arm and forced his head down onto a table, the prosecutor’s office said.
Read more about the case in Thursday's Vindicator or on Vindy.com.
[India], May 31 (ANI): Hit by water crisis locals in Jheeram village of Chhattisgarh are compelled to consume and use contaminated water in order to meet their daily needs.
A local told ANI that the village lacks all basic facilities like education, water and electricity.
"There are no facilities here. The toilets made by the government can't be used as there is no water," a local said.
The locals also said that they have to walk miles in the scorching heat, in search of drinking water.
Many incidents related to water scarcity are being reported from different parts of the state. (ANI)
Two men have been arrested for allegedly robbing nine Fresno liquor and convenience stores at gunpoint in an 18-hour period, Fresno police Chief Jerry Dyer said. Two men have been arrested for allegedly robbing nine Fresno liquor and convenience stores at gunpoint in an 18-hour period, Fresno police Chief Jerry Dyer said in a news conference Tuesday.
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Batson-Cook Company, 200 Galleria Parkway in the Cumberland area, announced that David Barksdale, chief operating officer, is retiring after a 40-year-career with the 102-year-old general contracting and construction management firm, effective immediately.
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Icelandic fugitive in bitcoin heist arrested in Amsterdam
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Amsterdam police have arrested an Icelandic fugitive suspected of masterminding the theft of hundreds of computers used to mine bitcoin and other virtual currencies.
Police spokesman Rob van der Veen confirmed Monday that Sindri Thor Stefansson was arrested Sunday night in downtown Amsterdam. He declined to give further details, saying that prosecutors will now work on Stefansson's extradition.
Stefansson fled a low-security prison last Tuesday and flew to Sweden. Icelandic officials said it was unlikely that Stefansson had to show a passport at the airport since he traveled within Europe's passport-free travel zone but the plane ticket he used was under someone else's name.
Stefansson was among 11 people arrested for allegedly stealing the computers in a series of burglaries in December and January.
Siliva Havili worked tirelessly to earn the Canberra Raiders No. 9 jersey, but he will be more than happy to release it in the next six weeks.
He even thinks the Raiders will be better for it.
Siliva Havili is loving the No. 9 jumper but he is happy to let it go. Photo: Fairfax Media
But Raiders coach Ricky Stuart has no plans to abandon Havili when first choice hooker Josh Hodgson returns from an anterior cruciate ligament tear - he says they will be a better team with both in the game day 17.
Havili and Hodgson are almost polar opposites. The Tongan international doesn't say much on the field, while the Englishman effectively acts as a second halfback.
Hodgson is targeting Canberra's round 16 clash with the Brisbane Broncos at Suncorp Stadium for his return after injuring his knee at last year's World Cup, with Havili's efforts as cover set to earn him a contract extension.
A fire at a Church's Chicken restaurant was ruled accidental by the Lubbock Fire Marshal's Office early Tuesday morning. Lubbock Fire Rescue responded at 2:05 a.m. after a passerby reported visible smoke coming from the roof of the location near 34th Street and Quaker Avenue, according to an LFR statement.
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Garrett Paxton (11), taking a jump shot against Kennewick on Jan. 19, broke Kamiakin’s all-time boys scoring record on Friday with 23 points in a 60-45 win over Pasco to push his career total to 1,195. Steve White had held the record for 39 years. Noelle Haro-Gomez Tri-City Herald
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MOMENCE, Ill. (AP) — Northern Illinois police are investigating the death of a disabled man whose body was found in a hot van.
Sixty-nine-year-old Charles McLaughlin was found dead Sunday evening in a van in rural Momence, near Kankakee. WLS-TV reports (http://abc7.ws/2ridBFg ) that temperatures in the area topped 90 degrees on Sunday.
Authorities say an autopsy was planned to determine the manner and cause of McLaughlin’s death.
McLaughlin was a resident of a group home for men with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Momence called Good Shepherd Manor.
Good Shepherd Manor President Bruce Fitzpatrick says McLaughlin’s death is devastating. He says officials with the group home are cooperating in the ongoing investigation into McLaughlin’s death but he could not comment further.
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SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. - A Florida teen is in hot water after he asked a girl to prom using a racist message. Now the school district is investigating.
Over the weekend, this post appeared on social media. A Riverview High School student, whom we are not identifying, asked a girl to prom with this message- 'If I was black I'd be picking cotton. But I'm white so I'm picking you.'
"We've been knowing him since freshman year. I never thought he would say something like that, but...." Nolan Perez, Riverview High School Student, told WFLA.
Erin Williams shared the post that has since gone viral. She and other students are outraged. "I think it was something that he thought was gonna be funny, but it's not."
The Sarasota County School District is now investigating. Officials have spoken with the teen and his parents.
The student has since apologized. The school district has not announced whether he will face any disciplinary action.
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Police fired teargas at the protesters, some of whom threw chunks of wood. The protesters then left, followed by a small group of police.
Ms Le Pen is dues to address her supporters at a rally in the Zenith concert hall in the north-east of the French capital.
The French presidential contest is seen as being very close and none of the candidates can be assured of making it through to the second round with the polls being volatile and too close to call with certainty.
× Did you own a ‘Phat’ PS3? You could be owed $65 – but you have to claim it soon…
If you owned a PlayStation 3 after it was unveiled nearly 12 years ago, you could be owed $65.
PCMag.com reports that the original PS3 console – or the “phat” PS3 – was heavy and bulky and had the ability to install an alternative operating system. When a smaller model was released, that operating system functionality was removed due to security concerns.
A class action lawsuit was then filed until a settlement was reached in 2016. That settlement allows owners of the larger PS3 console to claim $65.
Those claims must be filed by April 15. Those who plan to file a claim must have purchased the console from an “authorized retailer” and include their PSN username and PS3 serial number.
The offer is limited to 20GB, 40GB, 60GB and 80GB models.
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Paramedic George Redner III started to grow angry and distant after he failed to revive a 2-year-old who had drowned. But not even his parents saw how deeply his work affected him until he took his life seven years later.
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Quincy Police are looking for a man in connection with a deadly motor vehicle crash.
Police are looking for 22-year-old Christopher Murch is sought in relation to a fatal crash that took place on Palmer St. last Monday August 7.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts is being asked to call Quincy Police at 617-479-1212.
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CONCORD, N.H. — A Vermont man suspected of killing his millionaire grandfather is trying to raise money to hire a lawyer to fight his family’s attempt to block him from an inheritance.
Nathan Carman has been called a suspect in the shooting death of 87-year-old real estate developer John Chakalos in Connecticut. No one has been arrested. He also has been questioned about the day his boat sank with his mother on it near Rhode Island. She’s presumed dead.
Her sisters sued in New Hampshire, accusing him of killing his grandfather and possibly his mother. They asked a judge to block Carman from collecting money from the estate.
Carman told a judge he wants to use money from a trust in which he’s the sole beneficiary to hire a lawyer. He says one of his aunts is trustee and hasn’t allowed him any funds.
A message was left Friday with the aunts’ attorney.
Minnesota, once a national leader in school choice and the first state to have charter schools, may be ready to jump back into the reform movement.
“Proposals are advancing in the state House and Senate to make tax credits available to parents for private-school tuition and to individuals and corporations who donate to foundations to offer K-12 scholarships to kids,” the Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports.
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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Legislation moving through the House would let North Carolina voters decide whether to limit the leadership terms of the General Assembly’s two most powerful members.
A bill advanced Wednesday by a House judiciary committee would put a constitutional amendment on the November 2018 ballot that asks voters whether the House speaker and Senate president pro tempore should be restricted to four consecutive two-year terms.
Currently, there are no term limitations for officers elected by the legislature.
Bill sponsor Republican Rep. Harry Warren of Rowan County says the bill’s purpose is to work against the possibility of entrenchment in leadership roles.
Warren says previous proposals seeking to limit leadership terms have failed.
The latest bill heads to the House Rules Committee for consideration.
Kate Spade (NYSE:KATE) reports that direct-to-consumer comparable sales fell 2.4% in Q1. The mark falls to -8.1% if the e-commerce channel is backed out.
Kate Spade North America sales were down 0.6% during the quarter, while the international business was flat.
Gross profit as a percentage of sales increased 140 bps to 63.2%. SG&A expenses came in at 60.7% of sales vs. 55.3% a year ago.
Kate Spade ended the quarter with 448 stores vs. 452 a year ago.
The company says that there is no definitive timeline for its review process. No new guidance was issued.
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The Paducah Board of Commissioners approved an emergency ordinance for James (Jim) Arndt to serve as Paducah’s next City Manager.
The agreement is for three years and he will begin to serve on July 1. His base salary will be $137,500 plus benefits with a performance evaluation to be held in six months.
This comes after three candidates were interviewed on May 22.
Arndt was the city administrator for Effingham, Illinois. He had served in that position for eight years.
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“I’ve been hearing from my friends around Illinois in how lucky we are in getting him [James Arndt]," City Commissioner Sarah Stewart Holland said.
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Galway Bay fm newsroom – The Department of Transport and Tourism is being urged to review the land acquisition process for the Galway section of the planned Galway to Dublin greenway.
The government is currently attempting to acquire lands for the route through ‘permissive access.’
However, Galway West/South Mayo TD Eamon O’Cuiv says the system fails to compensate farmers – while allowing landowners to revoke permission at any time.
Deputy Eamon O’Cuiv says common sense must prevail.
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Temperatures will remain above 70 degrees all night long everywhere due to tropical air in place.
Download the Cleveland 19 News app to view a Slideshow of the radar for tonight
The remnants of Alberto is tracking west and north of us.
Look for scattered storms with tropical downpours with these storms.
Things should dry out for a time by 8:00 a.m. Most of the day tomorrow is looking dry.
A hot day is coming up with many area temperatures getting to 90 degrees. The heat index will make it feel more like the mid-90s at times.
A cold front approaches the area Thursday night. We think thunderstorms will develop late in the day and Thursday night.
Some of these storms could be severe so there is a First Alert for that. The cold front comes through Friday with a risk of storms. A noticeable cool down begins to happen Friday afternoon and night.
COLUMBUS, Ohio >> Regulators have OK’d the construction of two new natural gas power plants in Ohio.
The Ohio Power Siting Board on Thursday approved plans for the two separate projects in Guernsey and Trumbull counties that are targeted to begin operating in 2020.
Close to a dozen natural gas power plants are being built or are in the planning stages around the state.
They use gas from the Appalachian shale fields and turn it into electricity.
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The new plant in Guernsey County will be south of Cambridge and produce up to 1,100 megawatts. The plant in Lordstown near Youngstown will be able to produce 940 megawatts.
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It was all for a photo shoot that the people behind the production didn't want you to see -- despite the fact it all took place on a public street in the middle of the day.
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Kaep has been spending time in Harlem lately -- he recently donated $25k to the local DREAM Charter School as part of his $1 million pledge.
The Music of Cream at the Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts
The Music of Cream – 50th Anniversary Tour
Ginger Baker. Jack Bruce. Eric Clapton. Cream was a chemical explosion like no other, the blueprint for every supergroup to follow and the heavy blues precursor to Hendrix, Zeppelin and so much more. Fifty years since their earth-shaking debut album, the bloodlines of that hallowed trilogy come together to pay tribute to Cream's legendary four-album reign over the psychedelic frontier of the late 1960s. Kofi BAKER (son of Ginger) and Malcolm BRUCE (son of Jack) unite with Will JOHNS (nephew of Eric and son of Zeppelin/ Stones/ Hendrix engineer Andy) to unleash the lightning that electrified a generation. Feel the fire and the freedom of "Spoonful", "Strange Brew", "Sunshine of Your Love", "White Room", "Crossroads" and "Badge" — performed by master musicians whose lives have been steeped in the Cream spirit and legacy.
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Atalanta are ready to sign Pierluigi Gollini from Aston Villa, according to the Gazzetta dello Sport.
The 23-year-old was signed on a loan-to-buy deal at the beginning of the season, but has only played seven Serie A games.
He is currently on an 18-month deal, and has a €3.5 million release clause. Villa themselves signed the shotstopper for €5m in 2016.
The former Manchester United academy product was linked to Inter back in the winter, with the Gazzetta writing that he was considered to be the
Originally from the Fiorentina academy, Gollini signed for Manchester United in 2012, but he returned to Italy via Verona.
The goalkeeper performed encouragingly when he was at Aston Villa earlier this season, but has been overshadowed by Etrit Berisha, who has been one of the better shostoppers in the league in recent years.
Having been conspicuously absent in his last two wheel finals, rising Australia cycling star Sam Welsford hit back with a bang on Sunday to take out his second consecutive Burnie Wheel. Having been conspicuously absent in his last two wheel finals, rising Australia cycling star Sam Welsford hit back with a bang on Sunday to take out his second consecutive Burnie Wheel.
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About Day Care Bishop Auckland
DACC is a member Co-operative (I&P 28016) and its members are the people who use or provide its services. The Day Care provided is to help enable their elderly client members to continue to live in their own homes and communities. DACC offers a warm and friendly atmosphere with trained staff recruited from the local community providing stimulating activities and outings. Breakfast and afternoon snacks and a three course lunchtime meal are included and transport can be arranged.
Washington (CNN) House Intelligence Committee Chairman Devin Nunes hinted Friday that there would be additional memos released regarding the committee's investigation into alleged abuse of FISA warrants -- and the next one may look at the State Department.
On Friday, President Donald Trump approved the declassification of a highly controversial memo, spearheaded by Nunes, that alleges FBI abuses of its surveillance authority.
When asked on Fox News if more memos would come out, the California Republican responded: "Yes, this completes just the FISA abuse portion of our investigation."
Nunes went on to say that the "investigation is ongoing."
"We are in the middle of what I call 'phase two' of our investigation, which involves other departments," Nunes said. "Specifically the State Department and some of the involvement they had in this."
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Stevie Clark of LSU Shreveport upends Graceland University's L.T. Davis in the NAIA semifinals Monday night at Municipal Auditorium. Graceland won 87-80. Ryan Weaver Special to The Star
ANKARA Feb 13 Turkish soccer club Galatasaray has decided to sack head coach Jan Olde Riekerink less than a year after the Dutchman took the position, broadcaster CNN Turk said on Monday.
Riekerink led the club to a domestic cup win over bitter rivals Fenerbahce last year, but Galatasaray are currently in third place and five points behind league leaders Besiktas after 20 games. The club failed to qualify for European championships this season after finishing the 2015-16 season in sixth place.
The news came a day after Galatasaray suffered a 1-2 home loss to Kayserispor, currently in danger of being relegated, and is expected to be made official at the board meeting on Tuesday despite disagreements within the board.
The club will seek the leadership of a Turkish head coach for the remaining games of the season, CNN Turk said, adding the club had started moves for Riekerink's replacement.
Galatasaray was not immediately available to comment. (Reporting by Tuvan Gumrukcu; editing by Andrew Roche)
It was a happy Valentine’s Day indeed for Galashiels salesman Stuart Bannon in 1988 when he rocketed to top of the British sales league for greetings cards.
Stuart, then 35, beat his 51 fellow UK sales colleagues to be named as the ‘Valentines of Dundee Supreme Salesman of the Year’.
It was quite a credit to his sales area covering the Borders, Dumfries, the Lothians and Lanarkshire who had snapped up literally millions of the firm’s cards over the year.
Stuart said: “For a population of 100,000, the Borders buys a lot of cards. Communication seems to be very important here. I’d say Borderers are more sentimental and cards seem to say what they want to say.”
He is pictured celebrating with his daughter Joy-Ann.
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The xx has just released their latest single from their upcoming I See You, out January 13.
The song, which explores a reluctance to open up to another person (duh!), is a lot more straight rock than their previous offerings.
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EMBED >More News Videos A mother and daughter are heartbroken after they say their dog died on a United flight from Houston to New York.
A dog who was mistakenly flown to Japan is back with his family in Kansas.The German Shepherd, named Irgo, arrived at a Wichita airport Thursday night after a flight on a private plane from Japan.Kara Swindle and her two children were flying on United Airlines from Oregon to Kansas City, Missouri, earlier this week during a move to Wichita, Kansas.When they went to pick up Irgo, they instead were given a Great Dane United said in a statement that the dogs were somehow put on the wrong flights during a connecting flight in Denver.Swindle told "Good Morning America's" Michael Strahan Friday that she is considering a case against United Airlines. She did say she was pleased with United's efforts to return Irgo. She said the dog seemed healthy and happy to be home.
Kamji road opens to heavy vehicles
Feb 15 2017
The road stretch at Kamji opened for heavy vehicles from today.
Recently, due to the restoration works, heavy vehicles were diverted from Pasakha-Manitar bypass route.
After the road was damaged during monsoon season last July, a temporary bridge was built in the area.
Earlier this month, Project DANTAK removed the temporary Bailey bridge in order to be replaced by a road.
Kamji is 22 kilometres away from Phuentshogling town towards Thimphu.
Works and Human Settlement Minister Dorji Choden, Indian Ambassador to Bhutan Jaideep Sarkar, DANTAK officials and other dignitaries were present during the event.
President John Smith called to order the February 2, 2017 meeting of the Historic RMP Board at 4:30 in the Pioneer Museum. Secretary Linda Maddux presented the minutes which were approved. Treasurer’s report was also approved and memorial donations received.
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BANGKOK, June 15 (Reuters) - Authorities in Thailand have arrested a 62-year-old suspect in connection with a bomb attack at a military-owned hospital in Bangkok last month that wounded 24 people, the defense minister said on Thursday.
The attack at the Phramongkutklao Hospital in central Bangkok came on the third anniversary of the army seizing power.
Defense Minister Prawit Wongsuwan told reporters a male suspect was being interrogated in connection with the bombing.
Prawit gave no indication of any suspected motive or affiliation of the suspect.
Police in charge of investigating the bombing have not commented on the arrest. (Reporting by Amy Sawitta Lefevre; Editing by Matthew Tostevin, Robert Birsel)
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The FDA approves the use of GlaxoSmithKline's (GSK +0.5% ) Trelegy Ellipta [fluticasone furoate/umeclidinium/vilanterol (FF/UMEC/VI)] for the long-term, once-daily treatment of airflow obstruction in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
The triplet therapy was first approved in the U.S. in September 2017 for the long-term, once-daily treatment of COPD patients who are on a fixed-dose combination of FF and VI for airflow obstruction and reducing exacerbations in whom additional treatment for airflow obstruction is desired or for patients who are already receiving UMEC and a fixed-dose combination of FF and VI.
The boxed warning has also been removed, in line with recent safety data updates to the ICS/LABA class of medicines.
Previously: FDA OKs Glaxo's inhaled triplet therapy for COPD (Sept. 19, 2017)
The 43-year-old model could barely keep her hands off her boyfriend, 30, Monday during their romantic Costa Rican getaway. Relaxing on the rocky beach, the duo cuddled close while taking in their beautiful surroundings and briefly cooling down in the tropical water.
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“The Deadwood Stage Company joined in wishing one of their members, Theresa, a very happy birthday for her special day. A scrumptious chocolate cake was made by Rose with the pretext of the top decorations being good for ones diet!!!
She and Jude are seen alongside a Christmas tree and the other 19 members present raised their glasses to toast Theresa, as well as wishing all your readers a very merry Christmas.
The next venture for “The Deadwood Stage Company” will be entitled “Cinder-Hella”. This comedy with a Panto theme, will be presented at “The Madhouse”, Pueblo Principe, Villa Costa on 9th, 10 and 11th February 2018.
Tickets @ 6€ each are obtainable from members or you can ring Vida for more information. Meanwhile, “Deadwood” carry on rehearsing and hope you all enjoy the festive season and can look forward to a happy, healthy New Year.
President Trump demonstrated the special relationship he has with French President Emmanuel Macron by wiping off dandruff from Macrons shoulder.
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Valdez was cut from the Giants' spring training and reassigned to minor league camp Monday, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Valdez did a fine job for San Francisco this spring, giving up just two runs over eight games (seven innings). However, coming off a 2017 season that saw him post an 8.50 ERA and 1.44 WHIP over 14 games (18 innings) in the Show, which were split between the Angels and Padres, the club decided against opening the year with Valdez in the bullpen. He didn't fare much better at the Triple-A level last season either, as he combined to own a 5.31 ERA and 1.48 WHIP at Triple-A Salt Lake and Triple-A El Paso.
A Charles City man has been sentenced to up to 50 years in prison for the June shooting death of another man.
The 36-year-old Antoine Williams was sentenced Friday for second-degree murder. Iowa law says he must serve nearly 38 years before he can be released.
Williams was found guilty by a Floyd County jury in October of killing 36-year-old Nathaniel Fleming on June 30 in Charles City.
Police have said Williams shot Fleming, of Mason City, several times before pulling Fleming out of a vehicle and fleeing the scene. Williams testified that he shot Fleming when he thought Fleming was reaching for a gun.
SEDGWICK COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating over a dozen suspects on sex trafficking charges.
On Thursday several Wichita police units worked together to focus on those individuals attempting to purchase sexual relations in the Broadway corridor in Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson.
Vice Detectives, the Wichita Broadway Corridor Team, Patrol South Community Policing Officers, Patrol North and South officers participated in the investigation. They arrested 13 men attempting to buy sexual relations, according to Davidson.
Police arrested 15 in similar operation in early September.
Davidson said the message is simple, “police will continue to conduct these assignments until no one is arrested. Do not come to the Broadway corridor to engage in this type of behavior or you may end up talking with a police officer.”
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The tough final climb up the Cauberg hill has been cut from this year's Amstel Gold Race cycling classic, with organizers saying the move should create a more open race.
Climbing specialists often wait until the short but steep Cauberg shortly before the finish line to make their move in the race that passes through the rolling hills of Limburg province.
Race director Leo van Vliet says he now hopes "to create a more open race, which leads to more potential winners and the attacking riders will have more chance."
Fans of Dutch climbs will still get the chance to see riders going up the Cauberg - the racers have to climb it three times during the April 16 event.
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YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WYTV) – Youngstown police are investigating after a man said he was robbed at gunpoint outside of a gas station on the city’s south side.
According to a police report, officers were called about 12:20 a.m. Sunday to Austintown to meet officers there and a victim who said he was robbed at the Petra Gas Mart on South Avenue.
The victim told officers that as he was walking out of the gas station, he was approached by a man who said, “Give me everything. I have a fully decked out Glock.”
The victim said he gave the robber $250 and that he saw a gun in the man’s hand.
The man got into a car and took off and the victim followed him to Austintown, where he called 911.
Police stopped a suspected vehicle, but the police report did not indicate that an arrest was made.
The investigation is ongoing.
A Russian state news agency says that the children of Russian diplomats expelled by the United States are being invited to a holiday gathering at the Kremlin.
The White House on Thursday ordered 35 diplomats out of the country as part of measures aimed at punishing Russia for alleged hacking interference in the U.S. presidential election. Many of them and their families arrived in Moscow early Monday.
Some officials complained that the expulsion ruined families’ celebrations of New Year’s Eve, Russia’s main gift-giving festivity.
Elena Krylova, a spokeswoman for the presidential affairs administration, was quoted by the Tass news agency as saying that a visit for the children to see the holiday tree in the State Kremlin Palace is being organized.
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Pelosi, in 2009, warned that harsh rhetoric could foster politically-motivated violence
Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, during a weekly news conference in September 2009, choked up while speaking about the hostile political environment. Pelosi said some of the language being used in the healthcare debate reminds her of 1970
All eyes are on the skies for some potentially rough weather that might approach San Antonio from the west.
A Flash Flood Watch is in effect through 10 AM Monday Morning for the Western Hill Country and the Rio Grande areas.
National Weather Service Forecasters said those areas could generally expect two to four inches of rain… with isolated pockets of up to six inches in spots. Areas east of the watch could see one to two inches of rainfall, though forecasters warned another complex of storms could impact areas east of the watch area Monday Afternoon or Evening.
Stay with 550 KTSA and FM 107.1 for the latest on this potential severe weather threat.
“The first thing I want to do is create an efficient communication link between the permanent representatives in Asia so that we have a network that shares information together on a daily basis,” he explained. “Another plan is to conduct an in depth study that will look at several issues such as what climate problems specific member states are facing, what are the capabilities of every country, how can they participate, and what do they need. Once all of this is analysed it will give me a clearer picture of what I can do to help,” he added.
A blast from the past is set to hit Christchurch in August when 2000s techno sensation Darude plays a show.
Darude rose to fame with his 2001 hit 'Sandstorm'. Source: Darude/Facebook
Darude announced the show on Facebook, which will take place at the Empire Bar and Izakaya on August 2.
His biggest hit, Sandstorm, will be the main attraction, having been released in 2001 and maintaining a cult status ever since.
Motorists are facing long delays this morning following an accident on the A404.
It is believed the crash was on the northbound carriageway, near the junction for Hurley.
Highways England said both the northbound and southbound routes were heavily congested.
The cause of the delay has not yet been confirmed, but one eyewitness said they saw paramedics giving treatment to someone on the side of the road.
Another Twitter user reported that traffic had not moved for 40 minutes.
TORONTO, March 31 Canada's main stock index opened lower on Friday as financial stocks and railway companies led the declines.
The Toronto Stock Exchange's S&P/TSX composite index was down 19.70 points, or 0.13 percent, at 15,559.06 shortly after the open. Seven of the index's 10 main groups were in negative territory. (Reporting by Solarina Ho)
Budget Approvals Move Congress Closer to Tax Reform Goals
Congressional Republicans' tax reform plans are nearer fruition with the House's passage of a fiscal 2018 budget resolution the same day the Senate Budget Committee approved its own version.
The House voted 219-206 to pass its budget resolution October 5, with 18 Republicans siding with Democrats, all of whom opposed the budget. The resolution includes reconciliation instructions to produce deficit-neutral tax reform legislation along with more than $ 200 billion in mandatory spending reductions.
Delaware surgeons to do Jamaica's first liver transplants
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Delaware surgeons are planning to head to Jamaica this summer to perform the first liver transplants ever undertaken on the Caribbean island.
The two Jamaican patients are both young boys, one just nine-months old. They both suffer from a rare disease that can impact babies called bilary atresia.
The News Journal of Wilmington reports that the surgeons from Nemours/Alfred I. duPoint Hospital for Children will head to Jamaica's capital of Kingston in July.
The goal is to teach and assist Jamaican physicians with liver transplants over the next couple of years so they will be able to perform those operations independently.
Nemours surgeon Dr. Stephen Dunn has previously trained medical colleagues how to do liver transplant operations in Bolivia and India.
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After a long dry spell, widespread rain is predicted for most parts of the country from Tuesday.
Director General Met Office told government based radio station that a westerly wave is likely to approach upper parts of the country on Tuesday.
Under influence of this weather system, intermittent rain, thunderstorm and snowfall are expected over upper parts of the country from Tuesday to Saturday.
Scattered rain is expected over Islamabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, FATA, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Sargodha and Lahore divisions, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir.
Isolated light rain and snowfall over the hills is expected over Quetta and Zhob divisions as well Light to moderate snowfall is also expected over the hills of Malakand, Hazara divisions, Galiyat, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir.
Met office reports intermittent rain may trigger landslides in the mountainous areas of KP, GB and Kashmir.
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* Moody's - ppp procurement model being considered for several projects in development but only few water, wastewater ppp projects have reached financial close
* Moody's - increased regional co-operation could support execution of more water and wastewater infrastructure projects
* Moody's - new financing options like water infrastructure finance and innovation act (wifia) are expected to complement traditional funding sources
10-year sentence in woman's identity theft employment scheme
SLIDELL, La. (AP) — A Louisiana woman has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for stealing another woman's identity to land an executive-level job.
Forty-one-year-old Cindy White was sentenced Tuesday by state District Judge Scott Gardner in St. Tammany Parish.
In April, a parish jury found White guilty of identity theft after just 15 minutes of deliberation. Prosecutors said White lifted the resume' of an unsuspecting woman with a similar name on an online networking site. The impressive credentials helped White land a $95,000-per-year job in 2015 as human resources manager at Diversified Foods and Seasonings in Covington.
The New Orleans Advocate reports that three additional businesses reached out to the District Attorney's Office after White's conviction to report that they, too, were scammed by her.
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(CNN) — Two Detroit police officers who went to a home to investigate a burglary call late Sunday were wounded in a shooting when they approached the location, the city police chief said.
A 19-year-old man inside the home fired a shotgun because he might have feared for the “safety of his family,” Police Chief James Craig told reporters early Monday.
The man and his family had called 911 at least three times on Sunday before the shooting. The incident took place about 11:45 p.m. on Detroit’s west side.
Officer in ‘critical condition’
One officer remains in critical condition at a local hospital after a bullet struck him in the face, Craig said.
The other officer suffered a shrapnel wound to his left arm and will be released from the hospital Monday, he said.
The shooter, his mother and a 14-year-old sibling were taken into custody, police said.
The officers are relatively new in the job, Craig said, one with the department for 18 months and the other for two years.
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Updating a previous report: Jones will not be joining Pelicans, Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports reports
It was previously reported that the Pelicans were finalizing a 10-day contract with Jones, but it appears they have decided to change course. The forward last played for the Bucks during the 2016-17 season, and will now be forced to seek a new opportunity.
Versatile local act Moa Bones (aka Dimitris Aronis) will perform country ballads, rural blues, acoustic Americana and 60s folk tunes at St Paul's Anglican Church on Saturday, February 18, at 9 p.m. A limited number of tickets are available for 10 euros, with regular admission at 12 euros, from Ticket Services (www.ticketservices.gr, Pezmazoglou arcade, 39 Panepistimiou, tel 210.723.4567).
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The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team has released a criminal profile of the person believed to be responsible for Marrisa Shen’s death.
Commuters on a Melbourne train were mortified to find three nuggets of poo on a seat.
The faeces was spotted on a pull-down seat prioritised for disabled passengers on a train passing through Southern Cross Station at about 9am on Tuesday morning.
A passenger on the train took a photo and warned fellow commuters of the gut wrenching smell.
Passengers on a Melbourne train were horrified to discover three nuggets of poo on a seat
'There is a POO on my train. It smells,' she wrote on Twitter.
She later posted a video of a Good Samaritan in a suit brave enough to cover the turd with tissues.
'Poo on a train update. Someone put tissues on it. It still smells,' she wrote.
The man can be seen carefully placing tissues on the seat, keeping a safe distance.
Metro Trains said the excrement would be cleaned up and apologised for the 'discomfort' caused.
The train service tweeted: 'We are getting it checked, we have further reports that the train is from Laverton, can you confirm please?'
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Contemplation is the highest expression of man's intellectual and spiritual life. It is that life itself, fully awake, fully active, fully aware that it is alive. It is spiritual wonder, It is spontaneous awe at the sacredness of life of being. It is gratitude for awareness, for life, and for being. It is vivid awareness that life and being in us proceed from an invisible, transcendant, and infinitely abundant Source.
In contemplation, we know beyond all knowing and un-knowing.
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Watch Huw Jones burst through the English defence to score his second try in their 25-13 win at Murrayfield, which was picked by Jeremy Guscott as his best of the 2018 Six Nations.
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WILLIAMSTOWN, N.J. (AP) — The Philadelphia Eagles have surprised a fan who woke up groggy from recent dental surgery asking, "Did I miss the Super Bowl?!?"
She has two tickets for the big game in Minneapolis.
Haley Parks' father tells NJ.com the team reached out on social media Friday, offering his daughter the tickets.
She says she's "freaking out" over the news.
Meanwhile, her parents are trying to find flights to Minneapolis.
Her father posted a video on Facebook this week showing the 21-year-old Rutgers student coming out of anesthesia after having her wisdom teeth removed. She babbled about the Eagles through a mouth of cotton packing. The video had been viewed more than a million times.
The Eagles face the New England Patriots on Sunday.
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Josephine Cheval, 97, a resident of Jeanerette, died Friday, Aug. 11, 2017, at Maison Teche Nursing Home in Jeanerette.
Jones Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Police say singer Chris Brown “sucker-punched” a photographer at a club in Tampa early Monday morning.
According to police, Brown and his crew showed up to Club AJA in Channelside for a paid appearance, and punched Bennie Vines, Jr., a photographer who works for the club. The police report says Brown punched Vines for allegedly taking photos.
Brown had left the scene by the time police arrived.
The victim suffered a minor laceration on his lip, and wishes to prosecute.
The club took to Facebook Monday afternoon to release a statement on the incident.
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PARMA, Ohio– The Parma Police Department is investigating a smash-and-grab early Wednesday morning.
It happened at the BP and Subway at Ridge Road and West Ridgewood Drive at about 4:30 a.m.
The suspects used two mini vans; One to crash into the building and another as the getaway vehicle. They made off with the ATM.
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Cocky sports brothers will regret dumping these WAGs The Murray brothers are back on the market. After former minor league infielder Josh Murray broke off his engagement to “Bachelorette” beauty Andi Dorfman earlier this month, his younger brother...
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On April 9, 2017, Michael T. Benson, beloved husband of Nancy J (Heller) Benson, loving brother of the late Leslie Benson and Paula Selis, devoted father of Paul Benson, Marlene Benson, Aaron Benson and Susan Kaye, proud grandfather of Shlomo Benson, Rivka Benson, Rina Kaye, Sara Kaye, Bentzion Kaye, Bayla Kaye, Elisabeth Benson Nataniella Benson and Samuel Benson. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Rutgers University Foundation, with specific earmark to the Gimbel Research for neuromuscular disease directed by Dr. John Bach, by calling Sarah Zughbi at 973-972-9470.
Reveley, 74, announced earlier this month that he will retire when his contract ends on June 30, 2018. He will have spent a decade as president of the university by the time his tenure ends.
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DEARBORN (AP) — AAA Michigan says gas prices statewide have fallen by about 6 cents per gallon in the past week.
The Dearborn-based auto club says late Sunday the average price for self-serve regular unleaded gasoline was about $2.50 per gallon. That’s about 37 cents more than it was at the same point last year.
AAA says the lowest average price was about $2.42 per gallon in the Flint area. The highest average was about $2.53 in the Jackson area.
The Detroit-area’s average is about $2.52 per gallon, roughly 3 cents more than last week’s average.
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The pound faltered ahead of the Bank of England's interest rate decision
Sterling fel to around 1.1363 against the euro, and 1.271 against the dollar before policymakers led by Bank Governor Mark Carney give an update on the economy.
Rates are set to be held at 0.25 per cent, and worse than expected wage data yesterday dampened expectations that soaring inflation could persuade more members of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to vote for a rise.
Lower than expected retail sales put further pressure on sterling.
High street spending fell 1.2 per cent between April and May 2017, and annual growth sits at just 0.9 per cent - its lowest level since April 2013, data from the Office for National Statistics showed today.
Britain's currency is now testing key support levels against the dollar which, if broken, could send the pound plunging to lows not seen in momths, experts have warned.
Newton (shoulder) will be restricted from throwing throughout OTAs, ESPN's David Newton reports.
Newton underwent surgery on March 30 to repair a partially-torn rotator cuff in his right shoulder. Despite this team-imposed ban on him throwing any footballs for the time being, Newton will still be allowed to participate in the Panthers' strength and conditioning program, which began Monday and lasts approximately two weeks. OTAs then continue on through June 9 with minicamp commencing June 13. If Newton isn't cleared to resume throwing by then, he'll likely be forced to wait until late July for the start of training camp to test out his surgically-repaired throwing arm.
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran's Foreign Ministry says it will raise the case of a detained British-Iranian woman with the judiciary "out of humanitarian concerns" following a visit by British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson.
Ministry spokesman Bahram Ghasemi said Monday that the final decision on whether to release Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, who is serving a five-year sentence for allegedly plotting to overthrow the government, rests with the judiciary.
Johnson raised the case during a two-day visit to Iran that concluded Sunday.
Zaghari-Ratcliffe, a charity worker, was detained in April 2016. Her family has denied the allegations against her.
She is among several dual nationals held in Iran, where the judiciary and security forces are dominated by anti-Western hard-liners. It's unclear whether Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, a relative moderate, can secure her release.
× Multiple traffic lights out following transformer fire in North Haven
NORTH HAVEN — Firefighters are asking drivers to avoid Universal Drive, Terminal Drive due to several traffic light outages.
North Haven Fire Department said a transformer fire has caused multiple traffics lights to shut off. If you plan on driving around that area, it is asked to seek an alternate route as firefighters are currently trying to clear up the scene.
FD on scene of transformer fire on Universal Dr/Terminal Dr. Multiple traffic lights out. Avoid Universal Dr if possible due to congestion — North Haven FD (@NorthHavenFD) June 14, 2017
No injuries have been reported.
FOX61 will provide you with updates as soon as they become available.
Dua Lipa, Camila Cabello and Shawn Mendes are all performing at the 2018 Billboard Music Awards!
The exciting news was revealed on Tuesday (April 24) ahead of the awards ceremony on May 20 in Las Vegas.
PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Camila Cabello
Shawn and Camila are also nominated at the ceremony. If you haven’t yet, check out the full list of nominees.
Excitingly, this will also be Dua‘s first performance at an awards show in the United States – and it’s about time!
Are you excited to watch all the BBMAs performances?
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Alisha Chakravarty of Turlock, CA, is competing in the Scripps National Spelling Bee near Washington, D.C., starting Sunday, May 27, 2018. Scripps National Spelling Bee
David Mabuza is sworn in as the new South African Deputy President at the South African parliament in Cape Town on February 27, 2018. Photo: RODGER BOSCH / AFP
JOHANNESBURG – Deputy President David Mabuza, who is also the chairperson of the South African AIDS Council (SANAC), will give a keynote speech on World TB Day (Saturday).
The globally acknowledged day aims to create awareness and facilitate activities in an attempt for prevention and treatment of the disease.
In South Africa specifically, there is an urgent need for public attention, prioritisation, commitment and funding for this disease.
This year's commemorative theme is: "Unite to end TB & HIV - South African Leaders taking action".
The event will host the deputy president, community leaders, traditional leaders, international allies and the health minister.
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MOGADISHU Gunmen were holding at least 20 people hostage in a restaurant in Somalia's capital Mogadishu on Wednesday, police said, after a suicide bomber rammed a car nearby and militants stormed inside in an attack claimed by Islamist al Shabaab militants.
"The fighters are still inside the Pizza House (restaurant) and they are holding over 20 people. We do not know how many of those are dead or alive," said Major Ibrahim Hussein, a Mogadishu police officer.
(Reporting by Abdi Sheikh; Editing by Aaron Maasho/Mark Heinrich)
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Do not forget that Tuesday April 24 is the day that the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) will be closing the Jefferson Street (eastbound Route 30) moveable bridge over the DesPlaines River for inspection and survey work. It is expected that the work will be complete and the bridge will reopen by 7:00 PM on Tuesday April 24, 2018. A detour utilizing Raynor Avenue, McDonough, Chicago, Washington and Scott Streets will be posted. Drivers are advised to exercise caution and seek alternate routes when traveling in the area.
CALGARY — A million-dollar fraud case dating back nearly five years is heading to trial next week in Calgary.
Blackfalds RCMP began investigating in October 2012 allegations of altered financial documents and the theft of millions of dollars from Silverado Oilfield Ventures.
Shelley Davidson, who is now 40, was charged with fraud and theft over $5,000 in August 2013.
Davidson worked for the company from 2006 to 2011.
Silverado Oilfield Ventures shut down soon after the police investigation.
A two-week trial was to start in Red Deer court in March, but it’s now set to go Aug. 21 to Sept. 1 in Calgary.
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Cornelia Parker has amalgamated images from her Instagram account taken last summer as the official artist of the 2017 election, creating a filmed montage to capture the monumental, the moving and the mundane moments of a pivotal moment in British history
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Skopje, 19 March 2018 (MIA) - The Parliament dismissed Monday five members of the State Commission for Prevention of Corruption (SCPC), who tendered their resignations earlier this month.
SCPC president Igor Tanturovski and four other members resigned following revelations from an internal audit report, which noted suspicious payments of fictitious travel expenses and spending of budget funds. The commission currently has two remaining members.
In addition, the Parliament also dismissed the president and members of the State Commission for second-instance decisions in the field of inspection oversight and misdemeanor procedures.
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May 2 Tiscali SpA:
* Reported on Friday FY revenue 207.2 million euros ($226.20 million) versus 202.1 million euros a year ago
* FY net loss 45.0 million euros versus loss 18.5 million euros
* FY net loss widened due to 19 mln euro amortizations for fixed wireless network in FY 2016, 7 mln euro losses for discontinued activities in FY 2016, and 12.8 mln euro positive impact on FY 2015 due to a one-off entry
* To focus for the next few months on core business in order to strengthen its presence on the Italian market of fixed and mobile broadband
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Nigerian singer, Kechi Okwuchi, is set to release her debut album titled “Don’t You Dare”.
Okwuchi, is one of the two survivors in the Sosoliso Airlines Flight 1145 crash on December 10, 2005 that claimed 107 lives, 60 of which were her school mates from Loyola Jesuit College.
She made the “Big announcement” on her official twitter account while urging fans to anticipate the release.
@kechi “Debut single ‘Don’t You Dare’ dropping next Friday, July 13. 10 day countdown begins now”.
Kechi took part in the twelfth season of the famous America’s Got Talent hunt show in 2017, finishing off as a finalist.
The music sensation has gone on to graduate from the University of St Thomas, Texas, United States of America.
BOISE - Here are some highlights from this morning's Fourth of July parade in Boise.
The annual parade marched through downtown Boise much to the delight of the thousands of people lining the streets.
This year's theme, "Embrace Independence. Live Local."
Highlighting Boise's growing number of locally- and family-owned businesses.
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Event organizers say they are proud to showcase the City of Trees, and the people say they love it!
"We do it to bring the community together, to give them a fun way to celebrate the Fourth of July and to participate in a fun community activity," said event coordinator Natalie Boston.
"I'm having the time of my life, I'm now 91 and so every year seems to get better and better," said
There were a lot of floats in the parade, but this little guy stole the show - hard to beat a French bull dog on a skateboard.
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Authorities found a BMW stolen from a Nashville area car dealer at an apartment complex last week but say they didn’t figure out who the culprit was until tragedy had struck.
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Schroder (shoulder) will play in Friday's matchup with Boston, Michael Cunningham of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Schroder will play through his shoulder injury once again after doing so on Wednesday against the Hornets to the tune of 13 points and nine assists in 30 minutes. Look for him to see a similar workload against the Celtics on Friday.
The final decisions have been made. Time to play ball.
Below is the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 25-man roster for the National League Divisional Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Click on the name of a player to be taken to his Player Profile page, which includes biographical information, career path, contract status, 2017 highlights, a link to his complete statistical data, and photo gallery.
PITCHERS
Pedro Baez
Tony Cingrani
Yu Darvish
Josh Fields
Rich Hill
Kenley Jansen
Clayton Kershaw
Kenta Maeda
Brandon Morrow
Ross Stripling
Tony Watson
Alex Wood
CATCHERS
Austin Barnes
Kyle Farmer
Yasmani Grandal
INFIELDERS
Cody Bellinger
Logan Forsythe
Corey Seager
Justin Turner
Chase Utley
OUTFIELDERS
Andre Ethier
Curtis Granderson
Yasiel Puig
Chris Taylor
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Kike Hernandez
The next generation of feature-filled and energy-efficient electronics will require computer chips just a few atoms thick. For all its positive attributes, trusty silicon can’t take us to these ultrathin extremes.Now, electrical engineers at Stanford have identified two semiconductors – hafnium diselenide and zirconium diselenide – that share or even exceed some of silicon’s desirable traits, starting with the fact that all three materials can “rust.”“It’s a bit like rust, but a very desirable rust,” said Eric Pop, an associate professor of electrical engineering, who co-authored with post-doctoral scholar Michal Mleczko a paper that appears in the journal Science Advances.
A rare chance to see three of folk music’s finest on stage together is at Lincoln Drill Hall next week as Mike McGoldrick, John McCusker and John Doyle team up for a special concert.
Key members of the BBC’s acclaimed transatlantic sessions, McGoldrick, McCusker and Doyle are joining forces to present the best in modern contemporary folk.
The gig is on Wednesday, February 22 at 8pm.
Tickets are £18 from the box office on 01522 873894 or www.lincolndrillhall.com
The logo of Russian gas giant Gazprom is seen on a board at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum 2017 (SPIEF 2017) in St. Petersburg, Russia, June 1, 2017. Picture taken June 1, 2017.
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Gazprom said on Monday that new U.S. sanctions against Moscow would not result in the Russian gas exporter having to make changes to key projects, although they could cause delays.
Several provisions of the sanctions law signed by U.S. President Donald Trump earlier this month target Russia's energy sector, which produces much of its foreign income, with new limits on U.S. investment in Russian companies.
Last month Gazprom said the sanctions might delay some giant gas projects, including Nord Stream 2, Turkish Stream gas pipelines and deepwater, Arctic offshore or shale projects.
"For the time being (sanctions) are not cause for changing the strategic direction of business or adjusting the list of key Gazprom projects", the state-owned company said in statement.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Badger 5' game
MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Wisconsin Lottery's "Badger 5" game were:
06-19-23-24-28
(six, nineteen, twenty-three, twenty-four, twenty-eight)
Estimated jackpot: $10,000
¶ Maximum prize: $45,000
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – When he faces Pablo Cesar Cano Saturday, New Mexico boxer Fidel Maldonado Jr. will get a chance to see if his new diet helped.
Maldonado decided to become a vegan for his latest training camp.
“Honestly I feel better than ever,” said Maldonado. “I feel great. I feel strong. I don’t feel weak at all but, after the weigh ins I am going to probably eat a steak and go back to that.”
Maldonado and Cano will face off at the Dallas Cowboys training facility in Frisco, Texas for the WBC Fecarbox Super Lightweight Title. It will be the first boxing event a the facility.
That would excite a Cowboys fan but, not so much for Maldonado.
“I’m not really a Cowboys fan,” said Maldonado. “A lot of my family, they are Cowboys fans.”
“It’s pretty cool I guess because some of them are going to be down there. Me, you never know, I’m a Broncos fan but you might see me rocking the Cowboys that night.”
Maldonado is 23-3-1. Cano is 30-5-1.
OCRACOKE, N.C. (WAVY) – The Ocracoke Station officially have running gas pumps.
An employee at Ocracoke Station told 10 On Your Side that the pumps were back working on Friday. The employee also said that the only way to use them is with a credit card at the pump.
The only gas station on the entire island of Ocracoke was without gas for nearly a week after owners were unable to pay bills after Hurricane Matthew wreaked havoc on the island.
Related: Ocracoke Station says insurance dispute responsible for no gas on island
There is no timetable for when cash payments would be excepted for gas purchases.
The Cape Hatteras National Seashore is encouraging visitors to fill their vehicles prior to departing for Ocracoke from the Hatteras, Swan Quarter, or Cedar Island ferry terminals.
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Thishas turned into a media circus. Usher and Jermaine Dupri were enjoying lunch outside the Alfred Coffee eatery in West Hollywood on Friday whenran up on him asking for a comment on the pending lawsuits stacked against him.
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Jermaine Dupri waved the photogs away while usher seemed visibly bothered. Usher remained mum, but respectful while wishing the cameraman a good day.
Chile. Dis tew much. It appears usher and JD might be back in the studio. The super producer posted a photo of he and Usher on Instagram with crown emojis.
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Home Indiana Blue Bell Ice Cream to Hit Shelves in Surrounding Cities December 11th, 2017 Tyrone Morris Indiana, Kentucky
Good news for local ice cream lovers– a favorite brand will soon be back on the shelves. Blue Bell ice cream will expand its distribution area starting in March.
That means stores in places like Henderson, Evansville, and Jasper will be carrying the sweet treat once again.
The company is reopening its distribution facility in La Grange and says most major supermarkets and drug stores will carry its ice cream.
Below is a list of locations to find Blue Bell products.
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According to the Haaretz, an Israeli daily, Livni, was asked to join the world body by Guterres himself in a phone call. If the reports are confirmed it would be a huge stain on the international body, tasked with upholding international law and being a voice of reason in the global community. The Israeli politician was implicated in war crimes during her tenure as foreign minister during the War on Gaza in 2008-2009.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Willie Nelson will return to Charlotte on June 20 after an illness forced him to walk off the stage at his concert Saturday night.
TMZ reported that the 85-year-old country music legend had a stomach bug Saturday night as he was about to play at the Outlaw Music Festival.
Nelson was seen on video walking to the stage and briefly getting ready, but then unstrapping his guitar, throwing his hat in the audience and walking off without playing anything.
Live Nation said on Wednesday that tickets purchased for May 26 will be honored on the night of the show and no exchanges are necessary.
Willie Nelson announced he’s returning w/special guests to #PNCMusicPavilion #Charlotte 6/20 to play for fans who missed his scheduled show 5/26. Tickets purchased for 5/26 honored night of show, no exchange necessary. Tix on sale here: https://t.co/VgX6fvjSig
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The Predators nearly ceded the weirdest goal of the playoffs in the first period against the Blackhawks, after a power-play clearance banked off a stanchion and veered towards goal. Pekka Rinne leapt in the path of this one and pawed it just wide of danger.
AS PART of an operation aiming to stop illegal importation of unapproved therapeutic goods, Australian Border Force officers searched two Hervey Bay properties.
The search warrants conducted on Tuesday were initiated by the Therapeutic Goods Administration, with the regulatory body working in conjunction with the Australian Border Force, Queensland Police and the Australian Sports Anti-doping Authority.
The unauthorised goods being targetted include prescription only medicines.
Further steps will be taken dependent upon the outcomes of the investigation.
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The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, said on Monday that it has received a petition from constituents to recall Abubakar Kuki, a member of the Kano State House of Assembly representing Bebeji Constituency.
In a statement signed on Monday by Adedeji Soyebi, who is the Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, IVEC, of the commission, the electoral body said it had written to inform the lawmaker of the petition.
He also said a timetable and schedule of activities pursuant to the petition will be issued shortly.
This is the second recall petition the commission has received in about three months.
The first was from constituents of Kogi West senatorial district who signed the petition to recall the senator who represents the zone, Dino Melaye.
However, an Abuja high court had stopped the recall process of Mr. Melaye stating that status quo be maintained until it hears a motion for interlocutory injunction by the senator’s lawyer.
April 28 Tompkins Financial Corp
* Tompkins financial corporation reports record first quarter earnings
* Q1 earnings per share $1.03
* Qtrly net interest income was up 9.1% compared to same period last year
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5W1H: Congress, BJP blame Mamata Banerjee over Panchayat Election in West Bengal
This is a segment of Zee News which brings to you latest updates. Congress, BJP blame Mamata Banerjee over Panchayat Election in West Bengal. Watch this video for more information.
In memory of Stephen Hawking, Nat Geo joins scientists at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory in conjunction with NASA on a historic mission.
TEGA CAY, S.C. — An anonymous donor left a gold coin worth $1,300 in a Salvation Army kettle in South Carolina last week, WCNC reports.
The coin was dropped into a red kettle in Rock Hill on Dec. 4 with a note that said, “use this anonymous gift to publicize giving.”
Donations to the Salvation Army helps families in need celebrate Christmas.
“We would like to say thank you to the donor who dropped the gold coin into the kettle,” said Salvation Army corps officer Lt. Michael McGee. “Your generation helps us fight for good in our community all year. God bless you.”
SO COOL! A gold coin valued at $1,300 was just dropped in a Salvation Army kettle in Tega Cay (York Co). First time this has happened in the Carolinas!! @wcnc pic.twitter.com/QbZtYZyPgn — Savannah Levins (@LevinsReports) December 6, 2017
Alexis Sanchez scored his first goal for new side Manchester United on Saturday on his first appearance at Old Trafford, netting the second against Huddersfield.
The Chile international saw his penalty saved in the 68th minute but he scored when the ball came back off goalkeeper Jonas Lossl.
Sanchez, 29, joined United from Arsenal during the January transfer window, with Henrikh Mkhitaryan moving in the opposite direction.
The forward impressed in his first outing for Jose Mourinho’s team in last week’s FA Cup tie away to lowly Yeovil but was quiet in United’s midweek defeat by Tottenham at Wembley.
Damaged Car Owner Asked To Call Police
Jersey Police are appealing for the owner of a car which was damaged in the area of Marett Road and Havre Des Pas Gardens to come forward.
A silver or grey jeep was vandalised between 16.40 and 17.00 on Saturday 11th February.
Anyone with information is asked to call Police on 612 612
Former University of Cincinnati officer Ray Tensing , second from left, watches as his attorney Stewart Mathews, right, speaks during testimony in Tensing's retrial Tuesday, June 13, 2017, in the Hamilton County Courthouse in Cincinnati. Tensing is charged with murder and voluntary manslaughter in the shooting of unarmed black motorist Sam DuBose during a July 19, 2015, traffic stop. The Cincinnati Enquirer via AP, Pool Cara Owsley
ARMADA TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WXYZ) - Grab your helmet!
After 10 years of planning and countless fundraisers, a new recreational skatepark is ready to ride in Armada Township.
The park welcomes bikes, rollerblades, scooters and skateboards. Plus, it's free for anyone to enjoy.
Armada Board and Bike is located at 75400 North Avenue behind the fire department and water tower.
If you‘re looking to save money and fix your finances, a budget is an easy way to reach your goals, says Lisa Rowan, a savings expert at The Penny Hoarder.
(Reuters) - World Cup-bound Nigeria conceded a late penalty and were held to a 1-1 draw by the Democratic Republic of Congo in a friendly in Port Harcourt planned to give them a fitting send-off to next month's tournament in Russia. Nigeria, who head to Europe to continue their preparations with a game against England on Saturday, took a 15th-minute lead through Dutch-born defender William Troost Ekong. But they gave away a spot-kick in the 78th minute which striker Ben Malomgo converted for the equaliser. Nigeria will also play a friendly against the Czech Republic before they head to Russia, where they face Croatia, Iceland and Argentina in Group D.
(Reporting by Mark Gleeson in Johannesburg, editing by Ed Osmond)
President Donald Trump plans to build a wall on the border with Mexico. He has said no one can build a wall better than him. He'll have to do better than these famous walls to make that promise a reality.
Marcus Mariota spent nearly all day Friday making rounds with media outlets on Radio Row in Minneapolis.
As he made his way around Mall of America, one fan approached Mariota asking him to sign a jersey. When the typically accommodating quarterback turned around, he saw a man in a Blake Bortles jersey.
Mariota gave the fan as close to a stiff arm as you can give someone without actually putting a hand on them.
This is fun!
Credit the Jacksonville an for having the guts to run up to a rival and ask for an autograph on his Jaguars jersey. Also credit to Mariota for taking it in stride with a smirk before walking away to fulfill his other obligations.
The only better outcome here is if Mariota signed the jersey with some sort of anti-Jaguars sentiment. It’s not a surprise the Titans famously amiable quarterback took the high road though.
AMBER, Blue and Silver Alerts: What you need to know
AMBER, Blue and Silver Alerts are used by local law enforcement to notify the public that someone has gone missing. Here’s what you need to know about what each color code means.
WATCH: James Eats A Locust Live On-Air!
Chris decided to punish James by taking the concept of a breakfast show to a whole new level.
What better way to start your day than with a little snack of locusts? We're pretty sure that's not actually what producer James thinks, but he was made to eat some anyway!
Watch him in action in our video.
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NASA’s Opportunity Mars rover remains silent as a giant dust storm continues to swirl on the Red Planet.
The storm began on May 30 and grew to encircle the entire planet a few weeks later. With so much dust in the air, the solar-powered Opportunity hasn’t been able to recharge its batteries and has entered a sort of hibernation.
“We have not heard from the rover for a couple of weeks,” said Ray Arvidson of Washington University in Saint Louis. Arvidson is deputy principal investigator for the Mars Exploration Rover mission, which originally consisted of Opportunity and its twin, Spirit. The duo touched down in different locations on Mars a few weeks apart in January 2004.
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A 19-year-old woman was killed in a crash after she apparently lost control of the Honda Accord she was driving along a road in Manassas, Va., authorities said, and was thrown from the vehicle.
The incident happened around 1:16 a.m. Wednesday along the Prince William Parkway near Scenic Point Place, according to Prince William police. The driver — later identified as Bonnie E. McCafferty of Manassas — was headed north on the parkway when she lost control of the car, police said.
The 2005 Honda Accord veered off the road and hit an embankment before it rolled. Police said McCafferty was not wearing a seat belt and was ejected. She was alone in the car.
Authorities said their initial investigation found that speed was a factor. The accident remains under investigation and it is not known at this time, police said, whether drugs or alcohol played a role.
April 10Starway Bio-technology Co Ltd :
* Says net profit for FY 2017 Q1 to increase by 514.2 percent to 575.6 percent, or to be 50 million yuan to 55 million yuan, compared to net profit of FY 2016 Q1 (8.1 million yuan)
* Says increased revenue as main reason for the forecast
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Here are some of the best photo highlights from India's win over Sri Lanka on Day 3 of the third Test at Kandy.
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It's a long way from the KGB. Watch this selected scene from the final season of The Americans.
× Weinstein Co. files for bankruptcy protection
NEW YORK (AP) _ The Weinstein Co. has filed for bankruptcy protection with a buyout offer in hand from a private equity firm, the latest twist in its efforts to survive the sexual misconduct scandal that brought down co-founder Harvey Weinstein.
The company also announced on Monday that it was releasing any victims of or witnesses to Weinstein’s alleged misconduct from any non-disclosure agreement that would prevent them from speaking out.
In a statement, the company says it “expressly releases any confidentiality provision” to the extent that it has prevented anyone who “suffered or witnessed” any form of misconduct by Weinstein from telling their stories.
The Weinstein Co. says it has entered into a sale agreement with Lantern Capital Partners, subject to approval by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Delaware.
EMBED >More News Videos Nearly 200,000 people are still under mandatory evacuation orders Monday night over fear the Oroville Dam emergency spillway could fail.
The Oroville Dam evacuation orders have been lifted for nearly 200,000 people living below the spillway.Butte County Sheriff Kory Honea said Tuesday that the lake behind Oroville Dam is capable of handling additional rain from an expected storm this week.Experts found no additional damage to "compromise the overall integrity" of the spillway but Honea says that residents should stay prepared in case the situation changes.
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said on Tuesday that China is happy to see signs of easing tensions on the Korean peninsula and China will continue to play its role.
He was speaking at his annual news conference at the end of the meeting of parliament.
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Arsenal legend, Thierry Henry, has criticized Romelu Lukaku for not scoring a hat-trick on his Manchester United debut.
Lukaku scored a brace on Sunday to help the Red Devils got their 2017-18 Premier League season off to the perfect start when they destroyed West Ham 4-0 at Old Trafford.
The striker netted twice on top of efforts from Anthony Martial and Paul Pogba as the Hammers simply couldn’t cope with United’s fluent attack.
However, Henry, who was seriously impressed with United’s attack told Sky Sports after the game “he (Lukaku) was close to a hat-trick, he scored goals we expected him to score, and there are bits he can work on.
“But, what a start to his Manchester United career.”
An aerial view shows the Velodrome, which had its roof partially burnt after a fire, used for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games in Brazil. REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes
Milwaukee Brewers' Lorenzo Cain 6) celebrates as the crosses the plate after hitting a solo home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals Tuesday, April 24, 2018, in Kansas City, Mo.
POMPANO BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) - A yacht left destroyed in Pompano Beach by Hurricane Irma is set to be removed by Saturday.
7Skyforce HD hovered over the sunken 92-foot yacht in Hillsboro Inlet.
Crews prepared the giant vessel to be pulled out by TowBoatU.S. of Fort Lauderdale.
The company will use a 300-ton crane to yank it out of the water and haul it to a boatyard.
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Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has revealed that the end of his coaching career is near.
The 45-year-old signed a three-year contract at the Etihad Stadium last summer, but says he might not go on till he is 60.
“I will be at Manchester for the next three seasons, maybe more, but I am arriving at the end of my coaching career, of this I am sure,” he told NBC Sports, prior to City’s 2-1 Premier League win over Burnley on Monday.
“I will not be on the bench until I am 60 or 65 years old. I feel that the process of my goodbye has already started.”
Guardiola has won 22 trophies since he started out at Barcelona B in 2007.
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Real Housewives of New York star Bethenny Frankel is suing her ex-husband for custody of their 7-year-old daughter after he was charged with stalking and harassing the Skinnygirl mogul.
Frankel reopened her 2013 divorce case against former hubby Jason Hoppy on Dec. 6, according to court records.
They’re due in court in January.
Lawyers for the parties did not immediately respond to requests seeking comment.
Hoppy was arrested in January for showing up to their daughter’s school and warning Frankel, “I will destroy you, you can get all the lawyers you want, you’ve been warned,” according to an NYPD spokesman.
He denied the claims.
They settled their bitter custody battle in 2014 by agreeing to co-parent their daughter Bryn. They reached the deal after Frankel called Hoppy “white trash” from the witness stand.
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Police have appealed for information after a teenager was attacked in Inverness city centre in the early hours of Monday.
The 16-year-old suffered injuries to his face in the serious assault by a man wearing a grey hooded top and tracksuit trousers and riding a bike.
The incident happened at about 01:30 near Falcon Square.
The teenager was taken to Raigmore Hospital for treatment.
An Independence police officer who’s been in law enforcement for 22 years says he’s handled hundreds of wrecks, all of them causing heartache.
April 12 Italy's Fininvest, the holding company of former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi which owns 30 percent of Banca Mediolanum, says:
* Bank of Italy, on April 11, asked it to proceed with the sale of its shares in Banca Mediolanum exceeding 9.99 percent
* Bank of Italy said it must sell the shares within 18 months
* it will appeal the decision Further company coverage: (Reporting by Milan newsroom)
GLADSTONE, Mo. — A second suspect is now facing charges in a March 2018 murder in Gladstone.
Christopher Bilbruck, 45, has been charged with second-degree murder, two counts of armed criminal action, unlawful use of a weapon and tampering with physical evidence in Clay County.
Gladstone officers were called to the 6500 block of N. Broadway on a one vehicle crash around 11:30 p.m. Saturday.
When police got to the scene, they found the driver unresponsive with a gunshot wound. The victim, later identified as Paulus Fermin, was taken to a hospital where he died.
A second suspect, Franklin Liles, has also been charged in connection to the deadly shooting.
Bilbruck’s bond was set at $1 million, according to the Clay County Sheriff’s Office.
In 2016, diplomats at the United States Embassy in Havana were mysteriously stricken. Was it an attack? There is no official explanation for it, but it has played a big role in America’s current political disengagement with Cuba.
VIENNA — Austria's food safety agency says it has found the first instances of eggs contaminated with Fipronil in the country.
The AGES agency says eight of 80 samples tested nationwide yielded traces of the insecticide, with the highest level at 0.1 milligrams a kilogram. That's below the EU limit of 0.72 milligrams a kilogram and AGES says the traces in Austria are 10 times lower than the highest concentration, found in Belgium.
AGES said Monday the insecticide was found in shipments of egg products for restaurant use from Germany, The Netherlands, Belgium and Poland.
Experts say the risk of getting sick from eating an egg tainted with Fipronil is low. But the illegal use of the insecticide in spray to rid hens of ticks, fleas and lice has prompted European food safety agencies to issue warnings and recalls of possibly affected imports.
Australian naval officers deployed to the Middle East have seized 414 kilograms of heroin and dumped the drugs at sea.
Crew members aboard the ship's Seahawk chopper found the drugs after intercepting a smuggling vessel in the Western Indian Ocean.
The HMAS Warramunga has seized and disposed 11.5 tonnes of hashish and 1.5 tonnes of heroin from seven vessels since deploying to the Middle East in November.
"As a result of this latest seizure, Warramunga has now taken more than $1 billion of narcotics out of circulation," Commander Dugald Clelland said on Saturday.
"Meaning the funds raised from this sale are no longer available for use by terrorist organisations around the world."
NEW YORK - LONDON, APRIL 18, ARMENPRESS. Oil prices for 17 april:
WTI Crude Oil (Light Sweet) price at NYMEХ Stock Exchange down by 1.13% to $52.58 per barrel. Brent Crude Oil price at London’s IСE Stock Exchange down by 1.07% to $55.29 per barrel.
Barrel is the unit of measurement of oil volume. One barrel equals to 159.98 liter.
New York’s NYMEХ (New York Merchantile Exchange) is a US futures market founded in 1882. It ranks first in oil futures trade. Currently trade is carried out by the exchange’s two divisions, the NYMEX Division and the COMEX Division, the first one designed for trades of oil, gas, platinum, palladium, ethanol, coal, electricity and carbon dioxide emissions, the second one for gold, silver, copper and aluminum.
London Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) is a London-based options exchange and a leading operator of global exchanges founded in 1982.
HELSINKI May 3 Finland's Nokian Tyres said on Wednesday it had decided to build a new factory in the United States to boost growth outside Europe, while it reported rising quarterly profits on the back of growing sales in Russia.
Nokian, which currently has a large plant in Russia and a smaller one in Finland, said the new greenfield plant with an annual capacity of 4 million tyres will be in Dayton, Tennessee.
The total investment is about $360 million and the construction is scheduled to begin in early 2018.
($1 = 0.9146 euros) (Reporting by Jussi Rosendahl; Editing by Stephen Coates)
One of the most popular food items for Super Bowl Sunday was enjoyed a day early at the Oakley Lindsay Center.
Wing Fest was a big hit in Quincy Saturday afternoon and Oakley Lindsay Center executive director Rob Ebbing says there was the largest turn out ever.
More than 13 local restaurants and caterers let people try a variety of all you can eat wings, from fire-hot to sweet and tangy.
"Quincy Notre Dame football parents are outside helping us cook. They're putting out a hundred pounds of wings every ten minutes and they're having a hard time keeping up," Ebbing said. "We've got over five thousand pounds cooked today. It's been a great day."
Proceeds of Saturday's event will go to local athletic programs in the schools.
It's been a few years since Phoenix performed in, well ... Phoenix. The French electronic group packed fans into the Marquee Theatre for the Ti Amo tour.
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Dhaka [Bangladesh], Feb.15 : Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's government in Bangladesh and concerned district authorities have been ordered by the Dhaka High Court to take immediate steps to rehabilitate the Santhal communities of Gaibandha and Gobidaganj, months after they were reportedly subjected to police brutality. Seeking to know what steps have been taken to rehabilitate these evicted Santal communities, the high court, according to the Daily Star, said it expected a reply within a fortnight.
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WINNIPEG — Justin Kirkland and Trevor Smith scored in the shootout as the Milwaukee Admirals halted the Manitoba Moose’s nine-game winning streak with a 4-3 victory on Saturday in American Hockey League action.
Phil Lane, Jimmy Oligny and Tyler Kelleher supplied the offence in regulation for Milwaukee (12-10-1), which recovered from a two-goal deficit after the first period.
Cameron Schilling, Cam Maclise and Mason Appleton had goals in the first period for the Moose (17-5-3), the AHL affiliate of the Winnipeg Jets.
Juuse Saros stopped 23 shots for the win in net and Michael Hutchinson made 22 saves in defeat.
The Admirals were 1 for 2 on the power play and Manitoba was scoreless on four opportunities.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Investigators say a fire that destroyed the former Kansas City home of baseball legend Satchel Paige might have been arson.
The Kansas City Star reports investigators found evidence that an accelerant was used in the fire Tuesday at the home where Paige lived until he died in 1982. The house has been vacant for years.
Paige was a pitcher and hall of famer for the Negro Leagues and Major League Baseball.
Bob Kendrick, president of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City, said baseball legends often visited Paige's home. Kendrick said he and others wanted to do something with the home to honor Paige but there was never enough money.
The current owner, Brian Cushon, said Tuesday he had intended to renovate the home.
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Information from: The Kansas City Star, http://www.kcstar.com
(AP) – Global warming is opening up the fabled Northwest Passage, a route through Arctic waters that’s closed to ships for most of the year. The Associated Press traveled through the passage on a Finnish icebreaker that achieved the earliest recorded transit from the Pacific to the Atlantic oceans last month.
Together with Arctic researchers, the AP team documented the impact climate change is having on the environment, communities and animals that live in this remote corner of the world.
The changes are indicative of the effects of rising temperatures on the Arctic as a whole. Scientists predict that a warming Arctic will affect lower latitudes, because of the role it plays for global weather.
An account of their 10,000 kilometer (6,200-mile) journey from Vancouver to Nuuk, Greenland, is published Monday.
VIJAYAWADA: Decrying ‘injustice’ meted out to Andhra Pradesh by the Union government in the budget, leaders of the Krishna district unit of Aam Aadmi Party held demonstration at Lenin Centre on Friday.Speaking to the media, convenor of the AAP district unit Kambhampati Krishna sought to know how the state BJP leaders would face the public.Earlier in the day, the Congress leaders too showed their dissent against the Centre by burning a copy of the Union Budget at their party office. Meanwhile, CPI and CPM said they would support any party that fights to protect the interests of the state.
Samsung's S9 is likely to sell below expectations based on the sales figures of Apple's iPhone X, says Ray Wang of Constellation Research.
ROME (AP) — Italy’s highest court has rejected a request by a German group to release its migrant rescue boat seized eight months ago by prosecutors investigating allegations that non-governmental organizations colluded with migrant smugglers.
The German group, Jugend Rettet, said Tuesday that it was devastated by the Cassation Court’s ruling and that “we will fight for the right to rescue people in danger at sea.”
Doctors Without Borders said the ruling “sends a working signal (that) Europe will continue to criminalize humanitarian organizations conducting search-and-rescue operations … rather than strengthening capacities to save lives at sea.”
Prosecutors told the court that the Iuventa was seized based on three episodes in which crew members had contact with migrant smugglers. The group’s spokesman, Philipp Kulker, said in Berlin that the evidence had been fabricated.
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Amazon shares are diving as part of a broader tech sell-off on Tuesday.
All three major US indices are down, after the US 10-year treasury yield hit 3%.
Amazon shares are down more than 4% to an intraday low of $1,448.64 a share Tuesday, as part of a broader tech sell-off.
Amazon isn't the only FANG stock to drop Tuesday. Facebook is down more than 3.5%, while Alphabet is down 5%, as its better-than-expected earnings results were outweighed by its soaring costs. Netflix is down more than 3.5%, meanwhile.
All three major US indices are down Tuesday, after the US 10-year treasury yield hit 3%, worrying investors about a noticeable uptick in inflation.
Amazon is up 22.88% on the year.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - India’s Bayer Cropscience Ltd:
* DEC QUARTER PROFIT 107 MILLION RUPEES VERSUS 368 MILLION RUPEES LAST YEAR
* DEC QUARTER REVENUE FROM OPERATIONS 4.80 BILLION RUPEES VERSUS 6.95 BILLION RUPEES LAST YEAR Source text - bit.ly/2s1W49i Further company coverage:
April 28 Jiangsu Yanghe Brewery Joint-Stock Co Ltd:
* Sees net profit for H1 2017 to increase by 10 percent to 15 percent, or to be 3.77 billion yuan to 3.94 billion yuan, compared to net profit of the same period in 2016 (3.42 billion yuan)
* Comments that increased sales of liquor business is the main reason for the forecast
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/1iocXv
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
Mayor of Naxos, Greece, Mr. Ioannis Margaritis, who paid a private visit to the island over the weekend, had dinner with the Mayor of Castries, His Worship Peterson D. Francis on March 9.
Mr. Ioannis Margaritis is also the Vice Governor of the South Aegean Region in Greece.
The dinner was hosted at The Grill restaurant at the Capella Marigot Bay Resort and Marina.
During the dinner meeting a comparison of management styles was made. The gentlemen also discussed the state of cooperation and prospects of enhancing it in various fields. Additionally, a number of topics of common interest, especially in the political, economic, tourism and cultural areas, were discussed.
The dinner was also attended by Capella’s General Manager Mr. Daniel Canas and Office of the Mayor’s Communications Manager Jason Hullingseed.
April 28 Apple Inc:
* Says "we’ve been trying to reach a licensing agreement with Qualcomm for more than five years but they have refused to negotiate fair terms"
* Says "without an agreed-upon rate to determine how much is owed, we have suspended payments until the correct amount can be determined by the court" Further company coverage:
Special Counsel Robert Mueller's investigation is circling the Oval Office, and the closer he gets, the more agitated President Trump and his defenders become. In response, they've begun an all-out assault on Mueller, one that could well result in Trump firing him. It's more than obvious that Trump wants to do so; the only question is how long the relatively sane people around him who appreciate the consequences of such a move can hold him back.
The Referendum Commission is urging people to check the register.
It has launched a public information campaign which will see impartial advice on the eighth amendment sent to more than two million homes in Ireland.
Labour leader Brendan Howlin says it is important people have their say.
“Check the register. Don’t assume you are on it,” advised Mr Howlin.
“Every single referendum, every single election we have in our offices’ people who tell us that they turned up to vote, had been on the register previously and somehow, they have lost that right.
“So check the register now.”
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The Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery – Parkers Crossroads Support Committee met on Tuesday, July 3rd for their monthly meeting. In the absence of the chairman, James Lindsey, the meeting was called to order by Kim Parker and Vice-Chair Jack Johnson. Parker said that the property for the Veterans Cemetery was officially received by the State about a week and a half ago, and that all hiring for the cemetery and grounds staff had been completed. Parker also said that…
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The Red Cloud Indian Art Show is one of the largest and longest-running Native American art shows of its kind in the country, and one of only a few held on an Indian reservation hundreds of miles from any urban area. Each year, the exhibition showcases more than 150 submissions in categories from painting and photography to beadwork and quillwork. The show is open daily.
 Arkansas outfielder Luke Bonfield on Monday became the first Arkansas player to earn individual recognition from the SEC this season.
Bonfield was named the SEC player of the week for his performance during the Razorbacks' midweek game at Missouri State and weekend series against Georgia. In four games, Bonfield had 8 hits and 11 RBI.
The junior's week included two home runs during the Georgia series, including a two-run home run in the seventh inning of a game Friday that gave the Razorbacks a 3-2 lead. He also had a double and his first career triple during the week, and finished the four games with a .400 batting average.
Bonfield has started all 37 games this season for the Razorbacks (29-8, 11-4 SEC), mostly in left field. He has a .329 batting average with 7 home runs and 35 RBI.
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INVESTIGATION is underway to unmask the culprits behind the gun attack on the residence of a town official in Zamboanga Sibugay, the police said Wednesday, February 15. The Police Regional Office-Zamboanga Peninsula reported the incident occurred around 2:30 a.m. Tuesday in the village of Lapaz, Alicia, Zamboanga Sibugay. The house that came under gun attack is owned by Alicia Municipal Councilor Salim Laja.
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New Delhi: A video is getting viral on social media claiming that snickers chocolate can cause cancer.Footage shows some people throwing crates chocolate into a pit and setting them on fire.The video is, reportedly, from Gaza. It also claims that in 56 countries production of this chocolate is stopped.Our investigation:In our investigation, we found that video is of 2016. In Germany, a consumer found plastic particles inside snickers. So on consumer's complaint, as a precautionary step, Mars company (which manufactures snickers) recalled the entire consignment.Hence, the video claiming that snickers chocolate can cause cancer is WRONG.
HOUSTON - Heavy rain is moving through the Houston area Wednesday, and that has caused some flooding on area roads.
You can check the rain throughout the day with our interactive radar or by downloading Frank’s Free Forecast app.
Here’s a list of the high water locations being reported by Houston Transtar:
IIH-45 NORTH Northbound At N MAIN ST Right Shoulder,Right Lane,Center Lane Verified at 10:50 AM today
IH-45 NORTH Northbound At SH 249/ MOUNT HOUSTON RD 4 Frontage Road Lanes Verified at 3:31 PM today
IH-45 NORTH Southbound At SH 249/ MOUNT HOUSTON RD 4 Frontage Road Lanes Verified at 3:34 PM today
IH-45 Northbound Before SH-242 in Montgomery County 2 Frontage Road Lanes Verified at 1:56 PM today
IH-610 WEST LOOP Northbound At WESTPARK DR 3 Frontage Road Lanes Verified at 10:23 AM today
WESTPARK TOLLWAY Eastbound At POST OAK Exit Ramp Verified at 10:10 AM today
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) – Police are investigating a rollover crash that happened in Providence on Friday morning.
A vehicle rolled over around 6:30 a.m. into the soccer field at Merino Park.
Police said the driver was trapped and once he was freed, he was taken to the hospital.
Eyewitness News will continue to track this story and add information as it comes into the newsroom.
Local resident Lamin Tamba named the dead man as Haruna Jatta and said he was one of six protesters shot on Friday by ECOMIG forces stationed in Kanilai. Soldiers from The Gambia and ECOWAS soldiers patrol in front of the Second Infantry Battalion Camp in Farafenni, Gambia on January 22, 2017 A Gambian protester died of gunshot wounds Saturday, the day after being shot as supporters of former Gambian leader Yahya Jammeh clashed with West African forces.
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DUNMORE — A collision in Dunmore sent one man to the hospital.
Two cars collided at the intersection of West Grove Street and Monroe Avenue around 11 a.m. Saturday morning.
One of the drivers was sent to the hospital with minor injuries.
According to police, the driver in the white car had been reported missing for nearly three years.
Officers on scene told Newswatch 16 the man is not missing and was listed that way due to an error.
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TOKYO The dollar nursed losses on Thursday as weak U.S. inflation data left investors wondering if the Federal Reserve would follow up its latest rate hike with another later this year.
SARASOTA,Fla.-- Each New Year's Eve, the quiet downtown of Sarasota is flooded with an estimated 30,000 people and this year will be no different. For the Sarasota Police Department that means all hands on deck.
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CAPRON, Va. (AP) — A former Virginia death row inmate who had his sentence commuted to life in prison is expected to be released before Christmas.
The Richmond Times-Dispatch reports that Joseph Giarratano will walk out of Deerfield Correctional Center on Dec. 20.
Giarratano was convicted in the 1979 rape and capital murder of 15-year-old Michelle Kline and the murder of her mother, 44-year-old Toni Kline, in Norfolk.
In 1991 — two days before his scheduled execution — Gov. L. Douglas Wilder commuted his sentence after questions were raised about his guilt.
Last month, the Virginia State Parole Board approved his release.
Giarratano told the newspaper he plans to live in Charlottesville and work as a paralegal.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Authorities are labeling the death of actress Natalie Wood four decades ago as suspicious — and they’re calling her widower Robert Wagner a “person of interest.”
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department announced the move Thursday.
Officials say newly interviewed witnesses described arguments aboard the yacht where Wood, Wagner and actor Christopher Walken were sailing before she died in 1981.
The 43-year-old actress was found drowned off the Southern California coast after a night of drinking. Rumors have long swirled about her demise, which at first was considered an accident.
But after the case was reopened in 1981, her death certificate was amended to include drowning and “other undetermined factors.”
Wagner has denied involvement in his wife’s death. His publicist declined to comment Thursday.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos will be inducted into the Logistics Hall of Fame on Nov. 9, in recognition of his company’s outsized role in shaping modern e-commerce logistics. Bezos’ ever-present online bookstore is now the largest online retailer in the United States, and Amazon.com’s logistics outlay impacts pretty much every other company that participates in the market.
Based in Germany, the Logistics Hall of Fame chooses, “leading figures who have made outstanding efforts to promote the further development of logistics and supply chain management.”
Bezos will join a storied roster of logistics innovators, including Fred Smith, founder of FedEx, Henry Ford, founder of Ford Motorcars, and William Tunner, the logistics guru behind the Berlin Airlift of 1948-49.
To learn more about the impact of e-commerce on supply chains, air freight and logistics, join us at Air Cargo World’s ELEVATE Conference in Miami, Oct. 2. Click here for registration information.
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Fresh out of my mailbox, South Dakota Republican Party hopeful Jason Ravnsborg sent out an update this morning on his activities, and how things are going on the campaign trail:
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Gov. Ralph Northam, with his wife Pam, left, son Weston, and daughter Aubrey celebrate his victory in the Democratic primary during an election party in Crystal City, Va., Tuesday, ... . Virginia Democratic candidate for governor, Lt.
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Justin Timberlake visits Texas shooting survivor in hospital
SANTA FE, Texas (AP) — Pop star Justin Timberlake made a surprise visit to a Texas school shooting survivor as she recovers from her wounds in a hospital.
Sarah Salazar was among the more than two dozen injured in the May 18 attack at Santa Fe High School. Her mother, Sonia Lopez-Puentes, shared on Facebook a photo that shows Timberlake wearing a medical gown and rubber gloves as he poses next to a smiling Salazar in her hospital room last Friday.
According to an online fundraiser for Salazar, the teenager suffered a broken jaw and will need shoulder replacement surgery after the shooting.
Timberlake performed two shows in nearby Houston last week as part of his Man of the Woods tour.
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Baku. 9 June. REPORT.AZ/ "Gross Domestic Product has increased 1.2 times in the first quarter of 2018"
Report informs, Deputy Minister of Economy Sahib Mammadov said at the summit of the Alliance of Conservatives and Reformers in Europe held in Baku.
According to him, this is the result of the economic policy: "Today, the main focus is on exports and non-oil exports. Export has increased by 16%, while export of non-oil field by 19.3% in the first quarter of this year. We will continue this poicy".
Researchers from the People's Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University) have refined our understanding of the structure of synthetic toxins which impede the development of red lionfish embryos, but in their modified form can be used for studying embryos of vertebrata. The results are published in the Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry journal.
Researchers from the People's Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University) have refined our understanding of the structure of synthetic toxins that impede the development of red lionfish ...
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Treasurer Scott Morrison says the banking regulator is trying to make the industry more competitive with a proposal for a new licensing regime.
The banking watchdog is aiming to increase competition with a new licensing regime that would reduce barriers for new entrants while maintaining adequate safeguards.
Treasurer Scott Morrison, commenting on a discussion paper released by the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority on Tuesday, said the proposed changes complemented the government's plan to enable all authorised deposit-taking institutions to call themselves a bank, rather than just those with capital greater than $50 million.
"A more competitive and innovative financial sector means more choice, lower prices and better service for Australian customers," Mr Morrison said in a statement.
An Ohio couple is facing drug charges after they received and mailed dozens of packages containing powerful opioid drugs, federal authorities said. James F. Halpin, 30, and Grace A. Bosworth, 38, both of Cincinnati, are charged with illegally importing and conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute fentanyl after they sold drugs to agents with Homeland Security on the dark web, according to a U.S. Attorney's Office Northern District of Ohio news release.
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Armenia is the location of today's first report; the nation is in the midst of a political crisis, and we're explaining why. From there, we're previewing the upcoming talks between two leaders on the Korean Peninsula. And we're exploring how an enzyme is hoped to help tackle the world's problem with plastic waste.
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Technology Group Of The Year: WilmerHale
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 3:35 PM EST) -- WilmerHale LLP's attorneys delivered high-value wins for technology giants including Intel Corp. and Comcast Cable Communications LLC last year, earning it a place among Law360's Practice Groups of the Year.
The firm's intellectual property litigators helped Intel dodge nearly $2 billion in infringement claims from AVM Technologies LLC by successfully excluding its expert testimony and including evidence at trial that undermined AVM's image. Additionally, the firm helped Comcast win summary judgment of noninfringement with respect to OpenTV Inc.'s entire patent portfolio, taking advantage of one court's...
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April 24 (Reuters) - Jilin Province Huinan Changlong Bio-pharmacy Co Ltd:
* QTRLY TURNOVER RMB160.5 MILLION VERSUS RMB153.1 MILLION
* QTRLY PROFIT ATTRIBUTABLE TO EQUITY HOLDERS RMB18.9 MILLION VERSUS RMB17.9 MILLION
* ON 24 APRIL 2018, A SPECIAL DIVIDEND OF RMB7 CENTS PER SHARE WAS PROPOSED Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The App of the Day is 'Songbot' - search for a favorite song, and it'll search through 90,000 radio stations and find one that's playing it right then so you can listen along. Very cool but only works for iPhones.
A 16-year-old turned himself in to authorities Friday for causing a crash that killed a Mobile woman in November, the Mobile County District Attorney's office said Friday.
Wilkinson Nichols Howes of Mobile will be charged with manslaughter, the District Attorney's office said in a press release. He was booked into jail Friday afternoon and later released.
Claudia Leatherwood, 38, died in the crash on Lloyds Lane and one of her children was severely injured.
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Some of Canada was found in Australia. Our anthem was changed (pending royal assent). And maybe, just maybe, we’re getting rid of the nickel. That’s not all.
Firefighters in Collier County spent hours fighting a six-acre brush fire that threatened eight homes near Collier Boulevard on Monday.
Restaurant giant Nando's has spoken out over rumours of a new outlet in Doncaster town centre.
There has been speculation on social media that the firm, which already has a branch at Lakeside, was planning to open a new branch in Priory Walk later this year.
But the chicken chain has no plans to open a new restaurant in Doncaster anytime soon, according to bosses.
A Nando’s spokesman said: “We are aware of the love for Nando’s in Doncaster and love hosting local PERi-PERi fans in our Lakeside restaurant, however unfortunately at this current point we do not have a new restaurant opening in the area."
The Lakeside branch opened in 2015.
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — An Indiana measure that would allow some epileptic people to be treated with oil derived from cannabis plants has cleared the state Senate.
Indiana is among the last states to forbid even the issue of marijuana extracts that are low in THC and high in cannabidiol, or CBD, the compound that studies suggest may help reduce epileptic seizures.
The measure creates a registry for some physicians, nurses, individuals and caregivers to treat intractable epilepsy with cannabidiol and permits pharmacies to dispense it. The Senate has sent it to the House for consideration.
An amendment to the bill replaced references to “hemp oil” with cannabidiol. The measure defines cannabidiol as a plant extract or mixture containing less than 0.3 percent THC, at least 5 percent CBD and no other controlled substance.
Les Miles is used to have a very busy schedule.
Now that he has some time on his hands, the former LSU head coach is pursing his passion — acting.
Watch the 64-year-old show off his acting skills in scenes from The Godfather, Silence of the Lambs and Independence Day, in this video from AL.com:
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Miles is no stranger to acting.
He has an IMDB page and has had roles in When the Game Stands Tall, Camera Obscura and he'll be featured in the upcoming film called Angry Men.
Steve Barclay takes over brief for financial district at a time when other cities across EU are vying for London’s business
A former director of Barclays Bank who has also worked as a financial regulator has been appointed City minister by Theresa May.
Steve Barclay, who backed the Vote Leave campaign, takes over the brief for the financial district at a time when other cities across the EU are aiming to grab business from the City after Brexit.
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DARTMOUTH Mass. (WPRI) – Emergency crews responded Wednesday to a crash on Reed Road in Dartmouth that left a vehicle on its side with the driver trapped inside.
Police said it appeared the Westport woman suffered only minor injuries and she was evaluated on scene by EMS personnel.
Police urged drivers to proceed through the area with caution.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
Stay with Eyewitness News as we track the latest developments.
Bold and intense, this spiced whisky packs plenty of flavor. Fireball is basically what happens when you drop atomic fireballs in your liquor, and it’s just as much fun to drink as it sounds. Spice up your cocktails with a little blast of Fireball! Most commonly enjoyed as a shot, a mixed drink, or out of a flask on a cold day.
But the original plans for the performance were far different. At one point the tribute could have included Beyonce and Rihanna. George Michael's manager, Michael Lippman, wanted the three artists as well as host James Corden to perform a mashup of Michael's hits including 'Freedom" and 'One More Try," Grammy executive producer Ken Ehrlich told Billboard,
That decision shifted when Lippman found out "how passionate Adele was," Ehrlich says, "and that she had a vision for what she wanted to do with it." Adele would go on to perform a ballad version of Michael's 1996 hit "Fastlove" backed by an orchestra. It was a song she recalls hearing for the first time at the age of 10 and she instantly "heard the vulnerability in that song," Ehrlich says. Read more here.
Matthew Gerwin, 13, a member of Boy Scout Troop 422, pledges allegiance to the flag at Bowling Green's annual Pause for the Pledge ceremony on Flag Day. The event drew many fire and police officials.
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The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear a case arguing that it is improper for lower courts to invalidate patents because they cover abstract ideas.
The justices said they would not hear an appeal by digital communications company RPost Communications Ltd challenging a ruling that voided six of its patents relating to electronic messaging on such grounds.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is disputing a report that he watches hours of television each day, calling it, “Another false story.”
The president is pushing back against a report in The New York Times about his first year in office that mentioned he watches at least four hours of television a day, sometimes twice that amount.
Trump says on Twitter that he “seldom, if ever,” watches CNN or MSNBC, “both of which I consider Fake News.” The president says he also never watches CNN anchor Don Lemon’s show, “CNN Tonight.”
The Times said its story was based on interviews with 60 advisers, associates, friends and members of Congress.
Trump has repeatedly lodged complaints about mainstream news outlets that he argues have covered his presidency unfairly and inaccurately.
The City of Santa Cruz, working with Levy Media Works, will utilize a small drone to take a series of aerial photos of the San Lorenzo River beginning Wednesday, April 19. The drone flights are being used to create a set of aerial photographs to document the changes in the river bed due to the February 2017 storms. These flights will cover the section of the river between Highway One and the San Lorenzo River Trestle Bridge, next to the Boardwalk.
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His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn has contributed 100 million baht to Siriraj Hospital to partly fund the construction of the new Navamindrapobitr 84th Anniversary Building inside the hospital’s compound.
The king’s contribution to the 5-billion baht building was disclosed by Prof Dr Prasit Watanapa, the dean of Mahidol University’s Faculty of Medicine at Siriraj Hospital.
According to Prof Dr Prasit, the King granted him and the hospital staff an audience on Aug 11 and bequeathed the money.
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An estimated 1 million people ushered in the new year in Times Square, screaming and kissing as the glittering crystal ball dropped. New Year's Eve revelers began to fill Times Square hours before midnight.
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BRUSSELS — The European Union's foreign policy chief says the EU is reluctant to change the landmark nuclear agreement with Iran even as U.S. President Donald Trump threatens to walk away from the pact.
Federica Mogherini said Monday after chairing talks among the foreign ministers of EU countries that Europeans "attach strategic importance to the full implementation of the agreement by all parties."
Mogherini said: "It is for us a matter of security, for Europe and for the rest of the world."
The EU's representative for foreign affairs and security policy says the pact, "if disrupted, would create an additional security threat and concern in the region."
PLAINVILLE, Conn. (WTNH) — Crews were called to a fire in Plainville late Monday morning.
The blaze happened at a home on Hollyberry Lane.
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There has been no word yet on what caused the fire.
Officials have not said if anyone was hurt during the blaze.
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News 8 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.
IMPHAL, Dec 11 : All India Football Federation, AIFF has announced the final list of 23 players of the U-15 Women’s team and 10 players from Manipur have been included in the list.
The Indian team will head to Dhaka, Bangladesh for SAFF U-15 Women’s Championship which will commence on December 17.
The names of the players from the State mentioned in the final list are S Monika Devi (GK), N Khushi Chanu (GK), S Mekola Devi (D), U Pushparani (D), Y Pakpi (D), Th Kritina Devi (MF), Th Martina (MF), N Priyanka Devi (F), H Shilky Devi (F) and Lynda Kom (F).
The other players named in the squad for the championship are Manisha (GK), Poonam (MF) and Kiran (MF), Sarita Soreng (D), Susmita Tanty (D), Bannaya Kabiraj (MF), Niketa Bisi (F), Pavithra Murugesan (D), Pratiksha Lakra (D), Sunita Munda (F), Santhiya Vengadajalam (F), Aveka Singh (MF) and Anay Bai (MF).
Reserves: Anjali Berka (GK), Kavita (D), Nisha Kumari (D), Momita Soronia (D), Promila (MF), Varsha (MF) and Anju (F).
Mike Dunn has a shelf of baseballs at his home in Las Vegas marking 100 strikeouts - and 200 and 300. The milestones have become routine.
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Brighton beat Wigan 2-1 at the Amex with goals from Glenn Murray and Solly March, and as Huddersfield could only draw at Derby, it was enough to guarantee Premier League football next season for the Sussex club.
One more win will clinch the title, with rivals losing Newcastle losing at Ipswich, and Hughton, whose side can clinch that at former side Norwich on Friday night, said: “We’ve got an opportunity now to win the title. It’s a great achievement to win promotion, but an even greater one to win the Championship. We are one win away.
A five-year-old boy has been injured after being run over by a golf buggy.
The child, who was trapped underneath the vehicle for some time, was hit at about 6.30pm on Hope Island in Gold Coast, Queensland.
The buggy is believed to have swerved off a road and crashed into a garden.
A five-year-old boy has been injured after being run over by a golf buggy (file picture)
It is not clear who was driving or if they have been arrested.
A Queensland Ambulance Service spokeswoman told the Gold Coast Bulletin that the young boy was treated in hospital for 'minor abrasions'.
She added that he was discovered 'under the vehicle'.
Queensland Police are aware of the incident.
After one couple paid $300 to a wedding photographer who didn't show up, they're making sure it doesn't happen to any other couple. NBC10's Harry Hairston has that couple's story and tips to prevent it from happening to you.
CLEARWATER BEACH, Fla. (AP)  A photographer captured a beautiful picture of a couple on a Florida beach, silhouetted by the setting sun moments after their marriage proposal.
As The Tampa Bay Times reports , Lori Hayes realized that she had the couple's moment in her hands, but they left Clearwater Beach before she could share it.
Hayes then took to social media, asking if anyone knew of an engagement there Friday. She also asked television station WFLA to share the image.
Word spread, and within days, a friend tagged Brooke Houseworth. She and her fiance Bryan Parker found the photo on WFLA's website and got in touch.
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Houseworth calls it "such a gift to have that moment" captured by someone who thought it was "as beautiful as we did."
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An East Village corner was co-named Saturday in honor of two men killed there two years ago in a gas explosion.
Second Avenue between Seventh Street and St. Marks Place will now bear the names of Moises Locón, 27, and Nicholas Figueroa, 23, who were killed in the thunderous blast that engulfed four buildings in flames, collapsing two of them.
The streets were renamed Moises Locón Way and Nicholas Figueroa Way.
Family members of the victims, local elected officials and first responders attended the ceremony.
“In the East Village we will never forget the tragedy that took place taking two precious lives,” Councilwoman Rosie Mendez tweeted. “This was a healing moment for all.”
The explosion was blamed on an illegal cost-cutting gas-delivery system allegedly set up by building owner Maria Hrynenko and her son, Michael.
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New Delhi [India], Feb 3 (ANI): Foreign exchange reserves saw a USD three billion surge to USD 417.789 billion in the week to January 26, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) stated.
The present rise, the RBI claimed, was attributable to the rise in foreign currency assets.
Over the past four-odd weeks, foreign exchange reserves have been rallying continuously, following a temporary dip in October.
Earlier, foreign exchange reserves registered a new high of USD 414.784 billion in the week to January 19.
Meanwhile, the RBI said gold reserves remained unchanged at 20.421 billion dollars. (ANI)
Pope Francis has accepted the demission of Archbishop Henryk Hoser of Warszawa-Praga, Poland. Hoser is now likely to become the Pontifical Delegate for the sanctuary of Medjugorie.According to the Italian weekly Famiglia Cristiana, Hoser believes that Medjugorie is in direct line with the “new evangelization”. He seems to care little about the truthfulness of the alleged apparitions, “It is not my task to express myself about this because the Church has not spoken about this matter.”Hoser holds a similar position regarding the reliability of the alleged visionaries, “I abstain from a judgment, because this is not my task.” Hoser calls Medjugorie “a small Lourdes”.
The most important thing to know about Sophia is her stamina or her will, or perhaps her certainty of the way which things should be… This multi-media work reflects on the story of guest choreographer Daniel Burkholder's 97 year-old grandmother, Sophia Saren. In side-by-side, simultaneous performance spaces, filmed interviews about Sophia's childhood, marriage and life journey are interwoven with athletic dancing, monologues, diverse music and audience interactions. Guests move from one performance space to the next, absorbing details and abstractions of Sophia's memories— and are invited to consider how their own memories live on to create the story of their lives.
The performance runs:
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Saturdays, March 4 & 11, 2017 at 7:30 p.m.
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* Says offer to acquire UK gaming operator Netplay TV sanctioned by court and will be completed
* Says the total offer consideration amounts to GBP 26.4 million (on a fully diluted basis) and one-off transaction costs, which will be reported in the first quarter results, amounted to SEK 4.3 million
* Says the currently outsourced customer service and payment operations will be centralised to Malta and crucial CRM and VIP functions will be moved closer to the rest of the Betsson business
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Two soldiers martyred in IED explosion in North Waziristan: ISPR
RAWALPINDI: Two security personnel were martyred when their vehicle struck an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in North Waziristan, Inter Services Public Relations said Wednesday.
According to ISPR, the media wing of the military, two soldiers Lance Naik Momin Ali and Sepoy Saleem embraced Shahadat while three others injured when their vehicle struck the IED, planted on track by terrorists near Datakhel.
The injured have been shifted to CMH Peshawar, the ISPR said.
Michael Bird reviews Gainsborough: a Portrait by James Hamilton
In 1727, when Thomas Gainsborough was born, English art was an insignificant presence on the European stage. In Italy, the Netherlands and France, they had art. In England we had what Gainsborough called the “Face Business”, which entailed knocking out portrait after portrait of Georgian oligarchs, their wives, mistresses, children and horses. This was the business to which Gainsborough devoted his life and to which he would owe his posthumous fame.
The names Mary Graham and Mr and Mrs William Hallett may not mean much to you, but you’ll instantly recognise Gainsborough’s images of these forgotten people. The pink-cheeked girl in ivory and raspberry-sorbet silk, the debonair young couple stepping out under the trees – their poses are unoriginal, their expressions empty of psychological depth, yet these are among the most memorable...
Stepping in for Carol Kirkwood who usually fronts the BBC Breakfast segment, Sarah looked sensational as she delivered the morning forecast in a stunning grey frock.
She told viewers it will feel a little bit fresher today as the UK sees plenty of sunshine but also a few scattered showers.
There will be some rain in Scotland and Wales as it edges eastwards but it will remain dry in Devon and Cornwall.
It won’t be as warm as yesterday but temperatures will reach 24 degrees celsius in the east of England and will feel fresher.
Multiple schools have received hoax bomb threats this morning (Monday, March 19) with at least one being locked down.
Students going to Bristol Free School this morning were greeted by police officers after the school delayed opening its gates because of snow.
A student told the Bristol Post officers were searching their pockets and bags and no-one was allowed to leave the building. Bristol Free School has been contacted for comment.
Avon and Somerset Constabulary confirmed five schools in their force area have received threats today.
Hundreds of schools across the UK have been evacuated after hoax bomb threats were made today. More than 400 schools and colleges are thought to have received the email threat, according to Humberside Police.
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Schools in London have also been affected, with the Met Police investigating reports.
We will have the latest for you here.
Has your school been affected? You can call our newsroom at 0117 934 3328, or email michael.yong@localworld.co.uk
Eakin recorded an even-strength assist in Friday's 2-1 road win over the Stars. He also logged a whopping 22:57 of ice time.
Eakin was the primary distributor on James Neal's second goal. The top-six pivot won't forget about this one, as he was pitted against his former team for the first regular-season contest in the history of the Golden Knights franchise. It's strange to see a forward get that much ice time in a regulation contest, but then again, Vegas wants to prove it can be a competitive team from the start.
The 2018 South by Southwest Music Festival in Austin, Texas has come to an end. But before the week-long fest finished, Alt.Latino host Felix Contreras and NPR Music hip-hop correspondent Rodney Carmichael met up at a barbecue joint in Austin to dish about their favorite performances from the week.
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"This is, like, my new favorite hip-hop artist right now," Carmichael says. "She has this song called 'Mumbo Jumbo' ... that she laid down rough vocals for and she never went back and cleaned them up. It sounds so good, and her energy on stage was so incredible."
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"They do a combination of Nicaraguan folk music mixed with jazz, mixed with ska, mixed with a bit of rock," Contreras says. "They blew the roof of this place."
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"She's up on the stage; this tall, thin, regal-looking black woman with an afro that adds another five feet to her stature," Carmichael says. "It's just a mix of soul and funk and classical thrown in."
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Beauty Expert Stacy Cox joined us live with tips on which winter beauty products to get rid of and new products to add to your spring beauty stash. For more information on Stacy Cox and the products she mentioned in the segment, you can go to her website or follow her on social media @StacyCoxBeauty.
NORTHFIELD, N.J. — A New Jersey teacher has been convicted of simple assault of a student who hit his head on a floor after authorities say she kicked a chair he was leaning back in.
The Press of Atlantic City reports that 41-year-old Kimberley Peschi was ordered Wednesday to pay about $200 in fines and fees but the forfeiture of her teaching license is still being deliberated.
The Galloway Township resident was suspended from her job as a music teacher at the Belhaven Middle School in Linwood after the February 2017 injury to the sixth-grade student.
Northfield Municipal Judge Timothy Maguire says surveillance video was the strongest evidence. The judge will rule on the teaching license by July 15.
Peschi’s defence attorney says she will appeal.
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Information from: The Press of Atlantic City (N.J.), http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com
Dundalk have been drawn to face non-league Crumlin United in the FAI Cup second round this evening
The draw, which took place during the recording of Soccer Republic, pits Stephen Kenny's men against the side who they also faced at this hurdle in last season's competition, where they prevailed 5-0.
Crumlin produced a cup 'shock' on Friday night when they defeated Wexford FC away from home, while Dundalk accounted for Derry City at Oriel Park last night.
The tie will be played on the weekend of August 26th with exact date, time and venue to be confirmed.
Like last year, Crumlin were pulled from the hat first, however, they gave up home advantage on that occasion.
April 10 Beijing Leadman Biochemistry Co Ltd
* Sees Q1 FY 2017 net profit to decrease by 10 percent to increase by 10 percent, or to be 16.2 million yuan to 19.8 million yuan
* Says Q1 FY 2016 net profit was 18 million yuan
* The reason for the forecast is strengthened the management of customer credit account, reduced bad debts risk and decreased income
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A yet-to-be identified 27 year-old Nigerian is awaiting extradition by Poland to the United States over an estimated $7m cybercrime.
The Nigerian was arrested by Poland’s police in the southwestern city of Wroclaw in connection with alleged cyberfraud and extortion done over the internet.
The Police Central Bureau of Investigation said in a communique Wednesday that the Nigerian was nabbed as a result of cooperation with the FBI and Interpol, which had circulated a warrant for him.
The police raid took him by surprise, the communique said.
The man is suspected of banking fraud, extortion and theft of online banking access data.
TOKYO (REUTERS) - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe sent a ritual offering to the Yasukuni shrine for war dead on Tuesday (Aug 15) to mark the anniversary of Japan's World War Two surrender.
Past visits by Japanese leaders to Yasukuni have outraged Beijing and Seoul because it honours 14 Japanese leaders convicted by an Allied tribunal as war criminals, along with other war dead.
Abe has only visited the shrine in person once since taking office in 2012, but sends offerings on Aug 15 and during Yasukuni's twice yearly festivals.
Masahiko Shibayama, a lawmaker from Abe's Liberal Democratic Party, told reporters that he had made an offering on Abe's behalf.
Abe's move comes amid heightened tensions in the region in the wake of North Korean missile tests, threats from Pyongyang to strike the area around the US territory of Guam and US President Donald Trump warning of "fire and fury" if North Korea threatened the United States.
Andrew McCabe calls his firing an attempt to discredit the FBI and Mueller; former FBI assistant director James Kallstrom weighs in on 'Sunday Morning Futures.'
The “Parks and Recreation” actor opened up to Details magazine about a quick stint he had at a burger joint. “I resigned in disgrace from Johnny Rockets after one day,” he recalls. “The guy was like, ‘All right, so here’s where the fries are,’ and then this fifties song came on the jukebox and he’s like, ‘Oh, excuse me for a second,’ and ran over to the waiters and busboys and they started singing and doing a little dance. And then he runs back and he’s like, ‘Sorry— every time this song comes on, we all get together and sing!’ And I was like, ‘If you’ll excuse me for a second . . .’ and I left. I was in uniform— a paper hat, the whole thing. Never picked that paycheck up.”
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Four people were injured in an explosion in the passageway connecting the Times Square and Port Authority subway stations. A suspect is in custody.
Towns across the American south are reckoning with whether or not to tear down Confederate statues in public spaces. For New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu, taking down the monuments felt like a necessity, despite the tension it brought forth in his city. “I didn’t start the problems with race in this country, but I did force the people of New Orleans to confront them,” Landrieu reflected in in this short interview at the 2017 Aspen Ideas Festival.
Here are your five things to do for this weekend, including the Winter Wander in Vancouver's Vanier Park and Duncan's Maple Syrup festival.
Check out what’s happening this Thanksgiving region in your community.
It’s Thanksgiving weekend and the Black Press Social Squad is hitting the region to attend all kinds of fall harvest events.
From the pumpkin swim in Vernon, to pumpkin patches at Davison Orchards, to the salmon run in Adams River, to the Armstrong Derby be sure to catch the team taking photos and video of the fun.
Check out what else is happening this long weekend with Social Squad member Anna Zeitner.
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In Tandem Theatre is turning 20 and what better way to celebrate than with a huge party! On Saturday, June 24 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., In Tandem Theatre is closing down 10th Street from Michigan Avenue to Wisconsin Avenue to party the night away. Special appearances from In Tandem favorites round out this exciting and unique evening filled with music, food, and a superb silent auction.
Entertainment includes the Dick Strauss Orchestra, the Dick Satan Trio and In Tandem Theatre.
For more information, visit www.InTandemTheatre.org or call the box office at 414-271-1371.
Price: Tickets are available by calling the Tenth Street Theatre Box Office at 414-271-1371 or visiting www.InTandemTheatre.org
Student athletes were celebrated in a ceremony Friday.
Forrest General Hospital, Hattiesburg Coca-Cola and The Orthopedic Institute honored middle school, junior high and high school athletes at the 23rd Annual Scholar Athlete Awards.
The luncheon celebrated student athletes who received honors both in academics and athletics.
This year's keynote speaker was USM head football coach, Jay Hopson.
Forrest General's Public Relations Coordinator Michael Marks said he was excited that Hopson was speaking to the students.
"We celebrate their achievements on the field all year long," said Marks. "Today, we not only celebrate their achievements on the field, but we celebrate their scholastic accomplishments in the classroom."
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Shire Studies New Takeover Bid From Takeda
Shire Plc is considering a new offer from Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. after the Japanese drugmaker revised its roughly $60 billion bid for the biotechnology company once again. Bloomberg's Ed Hammond has the latest on "Bloomberg Markets." (Source: Bloomberg)
The bus was the 113 service on Finchley Road, outside Finchley and Frognal station, and set on fire last night.
A security worker from a nearby office rushed out, armed with a fire extinguisher from his workplace, to tackle the flames.
He was praised by witnesses as he ran towards the burning bus, dressed in a suit and tie.
A witness said: “He wasn’t wearing a mask or anything like that, he just ran out and did what he could. He is a hero. At one point he was so close to the flames, people were shouting at him to get back.”
A Transport for London spokeswoman said: “There were no injuries sustained by the passengers or driver and investigations as to the cause of the incident are under way".
LITTLE RIVER, SC (WBTW) – Why hunt for Easter eggs on the ground, when you can do it up in the trees!
More than a hundred people took part in Go Ape Treetop Adventure’s first-ever Easter egg hunt this weekend. The park’s own “gorilla-bunny” even hid eggs and made special appearances throughout the adventure course. Site manager Jenn Weiland says the park was packed with Easter egg hunters, and it wasn’t children getting in on the fun. “It was kids, adults, kind of everyone in between that came out, got to find some Easter eggs and got some little prizes. Just getting them up in the trees to do something as a family and celebrate the holiday as well was what we wanted to accomplish.”
Go Ape hopes to make the Easter egg hunt adventure an annual event.
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Students at Mindanao State University in Marawi City catch up with the last day of enrollment on Friday (August 11, 2017). Classes were supposed to start on August 7 but postponed to August 22 as the school administration opted to wait for clearance from the military. MindaNews photo by H. MARCOS C. MORDENO READ STORY
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A large fire has broken out at the Finnygook Inn in Crafthole, near Torpoint.
Video footage from the scene this afternoon showed huge flames coming out of the pub's roof, as a fire alarm went off in the background.
Fire engines from Torpoint, Saltash, Liskeard and Looe are all on the scene. Follow our live blog below for more as we get it.
The National Eating Disorders Association(NEDA) and its national walk sponsor, Aerie, have teamed up to hold the 1st annual Augusta NEDA walk.
The walk will take place on November 4 at Lake Olmstead Park.
They are hoping to raise awareness for the seriousness of eating disorders, and build a supportive community around it.
In the U.S. 20 million women and 10 million men suffer from clinically diagnosed eating disorders.
The walk starts at 10 a.m. with registration beginning at 9 a.m.
To register click here.
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Irish Rail has closed the toilet at Tralee’s train station because of drug use.
The facilities at Casement Station now only open 25 minutes prior to a train departing and will then close.
Jane Cregan of Irish Rail says the toilets were subject to anti-social behaviour including drug use when they were available the whole time the station was open.
She says reducing the times the facilities are in operation will mean safer conditions for customers and staff.
Bihar's ruling Janata Dal-United (JD-U) on Monday suspended 21 members, including former minister Ramai Ram, on charges of anti-party activities after they backed rebel leader Sharad Yadav, who has opposed Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's decision to tie up with the
Among the leaders suspended are Arjun Rai, a former MP from Sitamarhi.
JD-U President Vashistha Narayan Singh issued a statement naming the 21 who were stripped off their primary membership.
The JD-U on Saturday removed Sharad Yadav, who opposed the party's decision to ally with the in Bihar, as its leader in the Rajya Sabha and replaced him with R.C.P. Singh, a trusted lieutenant of
On Friday, the JD-U suspended its Rajya Sabha member Ali Anwar Ansari from the parliamentary party after he attended a meeting of opposition parties convened by Congress chief Sonia Gandhi.
(Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
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Daniel Bryan confirmed the main event of tonight’s WWE Smackdown Live will feature Bray Wyatt defending his title against John Cena and AJ Styles in a triple threat match.
The title bout was originally scheduled to feature Cena challenging Wyatt in a singles match, but AJ Styles came out and made a case that he still deserved a title rematch first. Cena and Styles were in the ring as Bryan came out and heard both arguments, then determined they would all compete in a triple threat tonight.
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Era of Wyatt
The following video features Bray Wyatt getting his new custom title plates added to the WWE Championship after his win at WWE Elimination Chamber:
Emergency responders say grabbing your car keys and driving yourself to the hospital may not always be the safest.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/ WMGT) – Tuesday morning, a west Macon man was shot inside his home. When 45-year-old Larry Harden was found by his girlfriend, she seen he had multiple gunshot wounds. Instead of calling dispatch for an ambulance, she did what she had to do and drove Harden, herself, to the hospital.
This isn’t the first time 41NBC News has reported on people with injuries, driving themselves to the hospital, or having people drive them, instead of calling 911 for emergency responders to come.
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WAUKEE, Iowa -- A seven-year-old hospitalized because of the flu is still improving.
Jaxson Ridout spent days in a medically-induced coma due to complications of the flu. He woke up on Wednesday.
On Friday, his mom Meloday posted on Facebook that his ventilator was removed. He is still weak and needs help moving around, but Meloday said Jaxson is starting to talk and even getting his sense of humor back.
Dangal has collected over 270 crores in just ten days at the Box Office in India, which is huge. While Aamir Khan already tops the list of highest grossers of all time list, thanks to PK, with a collection of 339 crores at the domestic box office, here’s a question that erupts – will Dangal beat this record?
Dangal has so far beaten the collections of other biggies like Chennai Express, Kick and Krrish 3 and has now become the fifth highest grosser of all time
Here’s the list of top 10 highest grossing films of all time:
A grey day, the latest of many, framed the Korean Friendship Bell in Angel’s Gate Park, in San Pedro on Wednesday.
As June draws near, the gloom will endure today.
Highs in the South Bay will again be in the mid-60s with more clouds, fog and drizzle.
Pull on that coat again, folks.
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Take a deep breathe ice cream lovers because Starbucks is launching an exciting new treat! Starbucks is now adding affogato to their menu!
For those who don’t know what an affogato is, it’s an Italian dessert that has a scoop of vanilla ice cream that is drowned with a shot of hot espresso.
So here’s the deets, according to the Business Insider affogato will be offered at 100 stores across the country.
The Coffee chain has started serving its more luxurious Roastery Affogato menu to 10 upscale bars in Los Angeles, Boston and Washington, DC.
So stop by your nearest Starbucks and test out their new treats!
BRUSSELS (AP) — A power outage has hit Brussels airport, delaying departing planes and leaving hundreds of people stranded outside the terminal.
Florence Muls of Brussels airport says the outage hit at 5 a.m. (0400 GMT) Thursday and specifically affected the luggage and air conditioning systems.
Early morning departures were immediately affected and hundreds of people were left waiting outside.
Muls says after the outage was fixed, people were slowly let back in the building. Dozens of flights were delayed.
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Weezer has released a cover of Toto’s “Africa” after a teenage fan pressed the group for months on social media to record the song.
The teen, known as @weezerafrica, jokingly started lobbying the 1990s band on Twitter in December. The campaign gained followers.
Weezer released a cover of Toto’s “Rosanna” on May 24. But the teen was not satisfied. The group rolled out “Africa” on Tuesday.
In a statement, Weezer drummer Pat Wilson called it “victory over culture.” He said “The Weez inhabits the boundaries between multiple dimensions.”
Toto guitarist Steve Lukather tweeted he was flattered with the “Rosanna” cover.
The teen has not immediately responded to a request for comment.
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The body of a missing 88-year-old Peterborough man was found Monday afternoon at the end of Mervin Line, near the Otonabee River, in Cavan Monaghan Township just southwest of the city.
Al Turner's death does not appear suspicious, Staff Sgt. Dan MacLean stated.
The coroner will investigate the cause of his death, MacLean stated.
Al Turner. (photo provided by Peterborough Police Service)
Early on Monday morning city police issued a description of Mr. Turner after he was reported missing.
He had left his home in the Armour Rd. and Parkhill Rd. area of the city's northeast end at about 5 p.m. Sunday.
Police had said he may have been confused or in medical distress.
Police said he was driving a 2009 Toyota Corolla car, brown in colour, with licence number BWPZ462.
A car was found partially submerged in water on Mervin Line around 1 p.m. Monday.
$84 million repair of fertilizer plant sinkhole repaired
MULBERRY, Fla. (AP) — A fertilizer company announced it had completed an $84 million repair of a sinkhole below a gypsum stack at its manufacturing plant nearly two years after it led to the release of about 215 million gallons of contaminated water into the Floridian Aquifer.
The Lakeland Ledger reports that the sinkhole became a minor environmental problem for the Mosaic company but a major public relations disaster.
The sinkhole opened in September 2016 at the plant in central Florida, but the company did not make a public announcement of the accident until 10 days later after questioning from the media.
The announcement led to a backlash from hundreds of nearby residents, concerned about contamination of drinking water.
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Information from: The Ledger (Lakeland, Fla.), http://www.theledger.com
CARNEYS POINT TWP. -- Firefighters quickly brought a blaze under control that destroyed an outbuilding at a local home on Monday, officials said.
The first alarm was sounded around noon for the fire on Sportsmans Road, according to Carneys Point Fire Department and Rescue Squad Lt. John T. Stranahan Jr.
Along with a shed, a vehicle and brush also burned.
According to Stranahan, firefighters had the blaze under control about 15 minutes after their arrival.
One firefighter was evaluated at the scene for heat exhaustion, officials said.
Along with Carneys Point Fire Department and its ambulance, Deepwater Fire Co., Pennsville Fire and Rescue Co., Reliance Fire Co. and Penns Grove's Liberty Fire Co. responded to the scene.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
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Hezbollah has overtaken Iran as the top security threat to Israel, according to the annual report of the Institute for National Security Studies, which was released on Monday. Hamas was third.
The main reason for the high ranking was Hezbollah's missile arsenal, coupled with the battlefield experience gained in Syria's civil war.
A man who murdered his estranged wife by shooting her four times in the head and torso has been sentenced to at least 31 years and one month behind bars for the "deeply shocking" crime.
Keith Owen Goodbun, 62, had an Apprehended Domestic Violence Order in place against him when he arrived at his wife's home at Horseshoe Bend, near Maitland in the Hunter region, just before 3am on October 7, 2016.
He crept up to the house, intending to let himself in with a key, and was armed with a knife and an unregistered bolt action .22-calibre rifle.
Keith Goodbun (left) will spend at least 31 years in jail. Photo: AAP
When he tried to enter the home through a sliding door, Molly Goodbun, 59 – who had woken to use the bathroom – stood in his way and pushed him back.
"I'll tell you what I'm here for you f---ing bitch," Goodbun told her. "This is the end of your life."
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Ionis Pharmaceuticals Inc:
* IONIS PHARMACEUTICALS LICENSES IONIS-HTT RX TO PARTNER FOLLOWING SUCCESSFUL PHASE 1/2A STUDY IN PATIENTS WITH HUNTINGTON‘S DISEASE
* IONIS PHARMA SAYS ROCHE HAS EXERCISED OPTION TO LICENSE IONIS-HTT(RX)
* IONIS PHARMACEUTICALS INC - ROCHE WILL NOW BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL DEVELOPMENT AND COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR IONIS-HTT(RX)
* IONIS PHARMACEUTICALS INC - IN CONJUNCTION WITH DECISION TO LICENSE IONIS-HTT(RX), IONIS EARNED A $45 MILLION LICENSE FEE FROM ROCHE. Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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An electrician smashed an Audi into a bollard in Ayr’s Sandgate while driving under the influence.
Stuart Robson, of Seafield, Ayr, was more than three times over the limit when he got behind the wheel at 1am on November 12.
Depute fiscal Stuart Bell told Ayr Sheriff Court a pub worker flagged down police and reported the accident. Robson confirmed he was the driver.
A breathalyser test revealed his booze reading at 80 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath. Twenty two microgrammes is the limit.
Robson, of Gartferry Court, admitted the drink driving charge at court on Monday. Sheriff Mhairi Mactaggart fined him £500 and banned him from driving for 16 months.
Days ago a NYC crowd delivered a standing ovation for a simulated assassination of the President of The United States.
Now, a baseball practice loaded with Republican congressman and staffers became a live mass-shooting event.
• If one of your goals for 2017 has to do with weight loss, take note: These 19 everyday habits — from simply being kind to yourself when you slip up to keeping track of your food triggers to treating yourself — are here to help you lose weight and (and this might the hardest part) keep it off. [Women’s Health]
• Good news: It’s totally okay to drop a bit of walking into your running routine. And yes, you can still call yourself a runner. [Runner’s World]
• One more reason to bike to work: You’re more likely to get there on time, a new study shows. [Science of Us]
• On a week when it seems everyone and their mother is talking about giving up gluten and dairy and alcohol (and, like, everything else good in life), this list of things to give up — calorie counting! Stress! — is a nice change of pace. [POPSUGAR Fitness]
• For when Dry January comes to a close: To run or not to run with a hangover? [Outside Online]
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March 29 Eco Oro Minerals Corp
* Eco Oro issues letter to shareholders and files management information circular
* On ongoing basis, board explored options to "maximize value for shareholders", including sale or merger of Co, sale of assets
* Concluded that "best path to value for shareholders" was to pursue our rights with respect to Angostura Project Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
It now has more than 180 branches throughout the country - and growing - from Middlesbrough in the north to Southampton in the south, and more than 40 across London and the Southeast.
This film examines the strategies that have enabled them not just to survive in challenging times for the industry, but to prosper.
For CEO Glynis Frew these include: the franchise model itself with its nationwide network of independent local experts; a wholehearted embrace of the latest technology and a genuine commitment to customer communication and service.
All that’s contributed to an impressive string of industry awards, and – most significantly – a customer satisfaction rating of 96% - well above the sector average.
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Company website: www.hunters.com
Location: York
Year founded: 1992
Network income 2016: £35.4m (2015: £30.2m) +17%
Clark County (WQOW) - One person is dead after a rollover crash in Clark County.
According to a press release, the Clark County Sheriff's Office said the crash happened on Friday, shortly after 5 p.m. Deputy sheriffs said 35-year-old Steven R. Faber, lost control of his pick-up truck. They said he had one passenger in the car, 35-year-old Andy M. Mallory. Police said Faber's truck spun clockwise, entered a ditch and rolled over several times.
Authorities said Faber and Mallory were ejected from the truck. They said Faber was taken to an area hospital by helicopter. Police said Mallory died on scene. The Clark County Sheriff's Office said alcohol and speed appear to be factors in the fatal accident, and both Faber and Mallory were not wearing seat belts.
The Clark County Sheriff's Office said this is the county's first traffic fatality in 2017.
TOKYO, May 31 (Reuters) - Japan’s industrial output rose 0.3 percent in April from the previous month, government data showed on Thursday, casting some doubt on the strength of corporate activity.
The rise was less than a median forecast for a 1.2 percent increase and followed a 1.4 percent rise in the previous month.
Manufacturers surveyed by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry expect output to rise 0.3 percent in May but fall 0.8 percent in June, the data showed.
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March 30 Marrone Bio Innovations Inc:
* Marrone Bio Innovations Inc - entered into an invoice purchase agreement with Lsq Funding Group, L.C.
* Marrone Bio Innovations Inc - pursuant to agreement, LSQ may elect to purchase up to $7 million of eligible customer invoices from company
* Marrone Bio Innovations Inc - company's obligations under LSQ financing are secured by a lien on substantially all of company's personal property Source text (bit.ly/2ogdj3O) Further company coverage:
VIDEO: #Giannis goes for 29 PTS, 11 REB, and the win for the @Bucks at home! #FearTheDeer https://t.co/KbIsiUhHiE Pro zobrazen? videa mus?te m?t zapnutou podporu JavaScriptu
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Shit is starting to get real...
Dow is down 600 points from today's highs...
The Dow is back below 24,000...
Big Bank stocks are all red...
And while the Dow is down hard, Nasdaq is the worst performer for now...
As FANGMAN stocks are tumbling...
Treasury yields have spooked stocks...
Back into the red for 2018 for the 11th time this year...
Sony is pretty good about letting the open-source community have a field day with its devices thanks to the company's Open Devices Program. Two new phones just got added: Xperia XA2 and Xperia XA2 Ultra. That means that they are open to flashing custom versions of Oreo.
As an added bonus, Sony also provides a guide to help you build from AOSP. The company is careful to point out that all of this is meant for developers, since the early stage nature of it can lead to some instability. Those of you who are interested in contributing can hop over to Sony's GitHub project pages to take part in the community.
All in all, I think this is a great thing and I wish more OEMs did this. Good job, Sony. Keep it up.
(CNN) Queens of the Stone Age guitarist Josh Homme has apologized for kicking a female photographer during a concert, leaving her bruised and in tears.
Celebrity photographer Chelsea Lauren posted a video to her social media of Homme kicking her in the head mid-song at a performance in Los Angeles on Saturday night.
"Thanks to @joshhomme I now get to spend my night in the (emergency room). Seriously, WHO DOES THAT?!?" Lauren said in her post.
It's unclear from the video whether or not the kick was deliberately aimed at Lauren, but in a video apology Homme admitted he had been "a total dick."
"I don't have any excuse or reason to justify what I did ... I'm truly sorry and I hope you're okay," he said in a video posted to various Queens of the Stone Age social media accounts.
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April 28 Gensource Potash Corp:
* Gensource announces brokered private placement for up to $6,000,000
* Gensource Potash Corp - offering will consist of sale of up to 11.11 mln common shares in capital stock of company at a price of $0.18 per common share
* Gensource Potash - offering will also consist of sale up to 20 million common shares issued on a flow-through basis for gross proceeds of up to $4 million
* Gensource Potash - gross proceeds from sale of flow-through share portion of offering will be used to fund cee related to projects in Saskatchewan Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Sean Kelleher, the man responsible for overseeing customs enforcement on the Irish border for eight years, has warned the Irish Revenue and Customs service is not adequately resourced to deal with a hard Brexit.
Mr Kelleher monitored the 310-mile frontier from Carlingford Lough in the east to Lough Foyle in the west.
BBC News NI spent a day with him to discuss his concerns.
Around 70 firefighters are tackling a huge blaze in north London.
The fire raged began raging through an industrial unit on Bernard Road, Tottenham, this morning, London Fire Brigade said.
Ten fire engines were sent to the scene shortly after 10am, with around 50% of the single-storey building currently alight.
The fire raged began raging through an industrial unit on Bernard Road, Tottenham, this morning, London Fire Brigade said
Ten fire engines were sent to the scene shortly after 10am, with around 50% of the single-storey building currently alight
Black smoke could be seen billowing into the clear blue skies overhead in pictures posted online.
The fire service said the operation to extinguish the fire was 'still in progress'.
Black smoke could be seen billowing into the clear blue skies overhead in pictures posted online
Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz began his landmark three-day visit to Russia on an embarassing note. The 81-year-old arrived in Russia and while he was disembarking his private plane, his golden escalator customised for him stopped functioning.
The escalator stoppped just seconds after the King stepped on it. He had to walk down the rest of the steps. Once he got down, he received a guard of honour on the Russian soil. He was greeted by Russia's deputy PM Dmitry Rogozin and a military brass band at the airport.
Known for his extravagant trips, the King reportedly travels with a 1,500-strong entourage, two Mercedes Benzes and 459 tonnes of luggage.
King Salman during his trip to Russia also met President Vladimir Putin and signed a slew of arms and energy deals.
Doug McDermott scored 20 points, Jimmy Butler had 19 points and 12 assists in his return to the lineup, and the host Chicago Bulls continued their mastery over the Toronto Raptors in a 105-94 victory Tuesday night.
Taj Gibson had 14 points and Rajon Rondo scored 12 to help the Bulls beat the Raptors for the 11th consecutive time. Toronto’s last victory in the series was Dec. 31, 2013.
Kyle Lowry scored 22 points for the Raptors, who lost their third game in a row.
Toronto’s DeMar DeRozan had 18 points, 10 below his season average, and was ejected in the final minute after picking up his second technical foul of the game.
Cleveland 116, at Minnesota 108: LeBron James had 25 points, 14 assists and eight rebounds for the Cavaliers, who overcame 41 points by Andrew Wiggins. Kyre Irving scored 25 points for the Cavaliers, who shot 51% and made 13 three-point shots. Karl-Anthony Towns scored 26 for the Timberwolves.
Sacramento 97, at Lakers 96
A 13-year-old girl is in a serious condition in hospital after she was shot in the leg in Sydney's west on Tuesday night.
The girl was sitting with a group of people in an open garage of a home in Guildford when a number of shots were fired about 9.45pm, police said.
Emergency services rushed to the scene on Constance Street and found the girl had been shot in the thigh.
She was treated by paramedics before being taken to the Children's Hospital at Westmead in a serious but stable condition.
A neighbour told Nine News she was watching television with her partner when they heard five or six "pops".
"I said to my partner 'Look, that didn't sound like a car backfiring or anything, that sounded like gunshots'," the unnamed woman said.
"So we sat around at home for a bit and then we heard the police coming and we heard a bit of screaming."
Police believe the shooting is not random, and a police spokeswoman said officers were waiting to speak to the girl once she was well enough.
April 28 Bristol-myers Squibb Co
* China FDA approves country's first all-oral regimen for chronic Hepatitis C, daklinza (daclatasvir) in combination with sunvepra (asunaprevir)
* Bristol-Myers Squibb Co - daklinza also approved in China for use in combination with other agents, including sofosbuvir, for HCV genotypes 1-6
* Bristol-Myers Squibb Co - sofosbuvir is under review by China food and drug administration and is not currently licensed in China Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Jermaine Lavone Brown Sr. of Princess Anne, criminal summons served 6-22-18 for theft over $10,000, and acting as a contractor without a license. Brown was released on signature pending court actions.
Mark Steve Ridgway of Princess Anne, criminal summons served 6-22-18 for 1st degree assault. Ridgway was released on signature pending court actions.
Antwine Lamont Whittington of Salisbury, arrested 6-24-18 for driving while under the influence of alcohol, driving while impaired by alcohol, and or drugs, possession of marijuana under 10 grams, and negligent driving. Whittington was
later released on citations pending court actions. The arrest was the result of a traffic stop conducted by Deputies in the area of Crisfield Highway, and Kingston Lane,
David Thomas Wheatley Sr. of Princess Anne, criminal summons served 7-2-18 for 2nd degree assault. Wheatley was later released on signature pending court actions.
Police in Roscommon County need your help in locating a person of interest in an theft investigation.
The theft happened at the Walmart in Houghton Lake.
The Denton Township Police Department is investigating the theft and needs your help in identifying the person seen in these photos.
The suspect was seen driving a motorcycle, which can also be seen in the photos.
Anyone with information about the incident or who can help identify the person is asked to to call the Denton Township Police at 989 366 4518.
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Rock Island District Line Blue Island Metra station and Metra Electric Line's Blue Island station are located across the street from each other, allowing for easy transfers. Like most commuter rail systems, Metra's 11 lines follow the hub-and-spoke pattern, going from the suburbs to the city.
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HAMBURG, N.Y. (AP) — When it comes to chowing down on kale, Gideon Oji is once again the top dog, beating back a challenge from hot-dog-eating champ Joey Chestnut.
Oji gulped down 22½ 16-ounce bowls of the leafy green vegetable in eight minutes during Sunday’s Kale Yeah! Competition at the Erie County Fair in New York. The kale was served raw with oil and vinegar.
The contest is billed as the world’s healthiest eating competition.
Chestnut, of San Jose, California, consumed 20 kale servings. He is the reigning hot dog-eating champion at the Nathan’s Famous in New York City.
Oji is Nigerian and now lives in Marrow, Georgia. He took the inaugural kale-eating title last year, consuming 25½ servings.
Sunday’s event was an unlikely partnership between the Independent Health Foundation and Major League Eating.
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"There were many choices thrust upon him that brought about very challenging circumstances through his early years," he said of Manson, the son of a prostitute who never knew his father. "But he also made choices that brought great consequence and negatively impacted other people for many, many years."
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No one of sound mind can debate that this was the Year of SZA . Since finally gracing the masses with her debut CTRL album, it’s only been up from there for Top Dawg Entertainment’s resident siren.
RELATED: SZA’s “CTRL” Named 2017’s Best Album by Time Magazine
She’s since gone on her first headlining trek, garnered several RIAA plaques, and further secured her place as more than a flash in the pan after locking down five Grammy nominations for the 2018 ceremonies: best new artist, best R&B performance, best rap/sung performance, best R&B song, and best urban contemporary album.
Catching The Big One In Monster Of The Deep: Final Fantasy 15
It's not all fun and games in this PlayStation VR experience--we'll have to battle a real beast of a fish too!
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Here are the crossword solutions found in today's paper.
Here are the answers to the crossword puzzle from our newspaper published on April 24, 2018.
ACROSS 1 Kirk, to Bones 4 Slowdown 8 Shacks 12 Fort near Monterey 13 Buffalo's lake 14 Press 15 Blossomed, as corn 17 Type of second 18 Knave 19 Improvise (hyph.) 20 Weathervane dir. 22 Common ailment 23 Without, to Pierre 26 Rainbow goddess 28 Utility bill abbr. 31 "Breaking --" 32 Watch pocket 33 Mauna -- 34 Cask 35 Groovy 36 Complaint 37 Journal VIPs 38 Dog-owner's shout 39 Break 40 Milk qty. 41 Vive le --! 43 Used solder 46 Pine Tree state 50 Curved molding 51 Risked 54 Seine aits 55 Delhi nursemaid 56 Years on end 57 Rochester's Jane 58 Meditative exercise 59 Miscellany
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Less than one week before the trial into the shooting death of a construction executive was supposed to start in Goderich, legal developments have forced another delay.
Boris Panovski has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of Don Frigo, who was shot while training hunting dogs at the Hullett Wildlife Conservation Area near Clinton in September 2014.
His legal proceedings have repeatedly been held up due to issues involving translators and health issues, and Panovski switching lawyers on multiple occasions – even planning at times to represent himself.
The lawyer who had most recently represented Panovski has been appointed as a judge, meaning Panovski is once again searching for legal counsel.
Jury selection for Panovski’s trial had been scheduled to start next week. Instead, it will take place at some point in 2018.
With files from CTV London
Britain’s economic growth is forecast to be better than previously expected, boosting hopes of a quick recovery from the very slow start to the year.
GDP should rise by 1.4pc this year and 1.3pc next year, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) believes, in an upgrade from March’s forecasts of 1.3pc and 1.1pc respectively.
Economic sentiment in the UK has also bounced back, rising from 105.5 in April to 107.4 in May on the European Commission’s index, which counts 100 as the long-run average.
Boosting growth beyond this modest level depends on a good Brexit deal, the OECD’s forecasters said.
Jan 2 (Reuters) - Sampdoria forward Fabio Quagliarella would like to settle down and end his career at the Genoa-based club after switching teams several times in his career, he told Sky Sport on Monday.
The former Italy international, capped 25 times, joined Sampdoria in February after 18 months at Torino. He previously had a one-year spell at the club in 2006-07.
"I hope, first of all, to extend my contract with Sampdoria because it expires in June ... I don't think that there should be problems for the renewal," the 33-year-old said.
"For superstition though I will not say the words 'end of career' because in the past I have changed many shirts," he added.
Quagliarella, who spent four years with Juventus from 2010-14, has scored 100 goals in Italy's top division.
Sampdoria, 13th in the standings, travel to third-placed Napoli on Saturday, their first Serie A game after the holiday break.
(Reporting by Silvia Recchimuzzi in Gdynia, editing by Ed Osmond)
On 3 July the new-look Daily Dispatch hit the streets and as part of the stakeholder engagement the Dispatch editor hosted members of the provincial government and political parties represented in the Bhisho legislature.
A 38-year-old man has "life-threatening" injuries after a Little Rock shooting Monday morning, police say.
Officers found Issac McCoy lying in the hallway of a Doe Run Cove residence with a gunshot wound to his chest and right side, according to a report from the city's Police Department. Authorities said the shooting occurred shortly before 9:15 a.m.
Emergency medical personnel took McCoy, who had critical injuries, to UAMS Medical Center in Little Rock, the report stated. Department spokesman officer Steve Moore said the victim remained in a hospital Monday afternoon with "life-threatening injuries."
According to police, a witness said she heard a gunshot while sleeping in the living room and saw a man leaving with a younger black female. McCoy also told police that a 37-year-old Little Rock man had shot him.
The listed suspect did not appear on the Pulaski County jail's online inmate roster as of Monday afternoon.
Further information on the shooting was not immediately available.
Visitors will have the chance to to embark on an after-hours adventure at Yorkshire Sculpture Park for one night only next month.
Its doors and gates will open to visitors until 9pm in celebration of Museums at Night on Friday, May 18.
The evening is part of Culture24’s festival of after-hours culture and heritage.
From 5pm, visitors can park for free, enjoy out-of-hours access to extraordinary exhibitions, enjoy dinner at the park, book a place on exclusive events and see YSP in a whole new light.
For more on all the events go to www.ysp.org.uk/events
AFCON-bound Togo led by former Arsenal and Real Madrid star Emmanuel Adebayor arrived Monday morning on board a presidential jet for a training camp in Dakar, Senegal.
The Hawks of Togo touched down at the LSS Airport in Dakar by 1800 GMT.
Togo President Faure Gnassingbe released his official jet to fly the country’s football team to Senegal, where they will train before they head out to Gabon for the Nations Cup.
For Gabon 2017, Togo are drawn alongside defending champions Cote d’Ivoire, DR Congo and Morocco.
Togo coach is the vastly experienced Claude Le Roy, who led Congo Brazzaville to the last eight of the 2015 AFCON in Equatorial Guinea.
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Man gets 4 years in assault that left 2-year-old blind
STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut man who nearly blinded a 2-year-old girl in a violent assault has been sentenced to four years in prison.
The Advocate reports that 33-year-old Pedro Salinas, of Norwalk, was sentenced Friday in Stamford to four years in prison and 20 years' probation. Salinas pleaded guilty last year to multiple offenses including first-degree assault.
The child's mother moved her family from San Diego after meeting Salinas on the internet.
Court records show the child was hospitalized with bleeding in the brain, multiple bruises and retinal hemorrhaging. Salinas' arrest affidavit says the injuries were consistent with shaken baby syndrome and additional assaults to her head.
Salinas said during sentencing that the child's mother said in a letter she never saw him do anything to the children.
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Garcia cleared waivers and was outrighted to Double-A Bowie on Monday, Rich Dubroff of PressBoxonline.com reports.
Garcia was removed from the 40-man roster to clear room for Damien Magnifico, who was recently acquired in exchange for an International Signing Bonus Slot. He has some big league experience, though that came back in 2015 when he was kept on the Orioles' roster as a Rule 5 pick (4.25 ERA and 22:17 K:BB through 29.2 innings). The 24-year-old is still fairly young, but he'll have to improve on his combined 4.82 ERA across three seasons at Double-A if he wants to make it out of Bowie.
Much is written in our local media concerning the Shaw Cancer Center ("the Shaw"). Having recently completed five months of cancer treatment at the Shaw, I can speak firsthand to its success. Granted, my type of cancer was not as severe as brain or pancreatic; it was cancer nevertheless. Chemotherapy of any kind is unpleasant.
I never considered traveling to the Front Range for care. The positive reviews of the Shaw and location were enough for me. The physicians, nurses and staff surrounding my treatment were all first-rate.
I highly recommend the Shaw to all patients with cancer concerns. The location, people and physical facilities are all superior. Also a big thank-you to the Vail Health Hospital for their involvement.
Steven T. Otopalik
Shaw Cancer Center patient
The Detroit Pistons will interview two-time NBA champion and current TNT analyst Kenny “The Jet” Smith for their head coaching vacancy, Yahoo! Sports reports.
If hired, the 53-year-old Smith would replace Stan Van Gundy. The Pistons parted ways with veteran coach and president of basketball operations earlier this month after going 152-176 in four seasons.
Smith played nine games for the Pistons during the 1996-97 season, his last of 10 in the NBA.
While he has no NBA coaching experience, Smith interviewed for the New York Knicks’ coaching job earlier this year. The Knicks opted to hire former Memphis Grizzlies coach David Fizdale instead.
Smith averaged 12.8 points and 5.5 assists over 737 career NBA games, but is most remembered for his run with the Houston Rockets from 1990 to 1996. The former No. 6 overall pick teamed with Hall of Famer Hakeem Olajuwon to win back-to-back championships with the Rockets in 1994 and 1995.
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Hoomanawanui was targeted once but did not record a catch in Thursday's loss to the Falcons.
Hoomanawanui played 25 of 52 offensive snaps in Atlanta but the big tight end remains behind starting tight end Josh Hill on the depth chart and is primarily a blocker even when he's in the game. Accordingly, Hoomanawanui can be left on the waiver wire in most leagues.
DETROIT – Aaron Rodgers threw three of his four touchdown passes in the second half, lifting the Green Bay Packers to an NFC North-winning 31-24 victory over the Detroit Lions on Sunday night.
Detroit’s Matthew Stafford connected with Anquan Boldin for a 35-yard touchdown pass with 13 seconds left, but the Packers recovered the onside kick and Rodgers had only to kneel once to seal the victory.
The Packers (10-6) closed the regular season with six straight wins, running the table as Rodgers said they could after losing four straight games midway through the season, to win the division for the fifth time in six years. Like his team, Rodgers has been perfect during the streak with 15 TD passes and no interceptions. He will lead fourth-seeded Green Bay at home Sunday against the fifth-seeded New York Giants in an NFC wild-card game.
Detroit (9-7) dropped its last three games after it had a two-game lead in the NFC North, spoiling its shot at winning a division title for the first time since 1993.
Amyris (NASDAQ:AMRS) is down 12% premarket on slightly higher volume in response to its disclosure that it will be unable to recognize $10M of Q4 and 2016 revenue that was part of its earnings announcement in early March. The revenue, now expected to be booked in this quarter, relates to the accounting treatment of payment structure of its license agreement with Blue California, specifically establishing an equity stake in one of Blue's affiliates in lieu of cash connected to its strategic focus on the sweetener market.
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A Nunavut man has died while protecting his children from a polar bear.
Relatives say thirty-one-year-old Aaron Gibbons was on an island about 10 kilometres from the hamlet of Arviat along the west coast of Hudson Bay with his children when the bear attacked.
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Gibbons’ uncle says his nephew urged the girls to run to their boat for safety while he put himself in front of the bear.
Hamlet residents heard the girls’ panicked cries for help over the CB radio.
The girls were rescued safely.
Many in the hamlet stood on the beach under the midnight sun to greet Gibbons’ body as it was brought home.
READ MORE: Polar bear behaviour previously unknown to researchers captured on body cam collars
The bear was destroyed.
Investigators are on the way to Arviat to get information on its condition.
The fatal bear attack Tuesday was the first in Nunavut since 2000.
Two leading psychiatrists address the current research and treatment for a range of psychiatric issues, from anxiety to seasonal disorders to dealing with grief--and they answer your mental health questions. How much anxiety is normal during stressful societal times? What is narcissism, and how does it affects someone's relationships and behavior? Does the winter bring on seasonal affective disorder and sleep disorders? And we answer listener's questions about psychiatric issues.
Guests: Dr. Charles Reynolds, Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, now based here in Maine
Dr. Robyn Ostrander, Medical Director, Division of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Maine Medical Center; Chair, Glickman Family Center for Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Spring Harbor Hospital
Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall weight loss: He used intermittent fasting to drop the weight
Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall, 53, is a British celebrity chef best known for hosting the River Cottage television series.
Tonight his new series, Britain’s Fat Fight, starts on BBC One. But how did the chef lose weight himself?
It is clear from photographs that Hugh – who is married to Marie Derome, his wife since 2001 – has gone from somewhat chubby to slimmed down and sleek in recent years.
But how has he transformed his body, so that he now looks a whole new man?
He has previously said he followed an intermittent fasting regime to lose eight pounds in less than a week.
By Abby Hassler
Today (June 14), Queens of the Stone Age announced the impending release of their seventh studio album, Villains. This will be the band’s first LP since their 2013 …Like Clockwork.
Related: Queens of the Stone Age Tease New Album, Reveal Song Titles?
The band also released an album trailer, which was directed by Liam Lynch, to reveal the album’s title and a snippet of the record’s first single, “Feet Don’t Fail Me.” In the video, frontman Josh Homme and the band have to take a polygraph test where they try to deny the record’s title.
Villains was produced by Mark Ronson and does not have a release date as of yet.
Watch the album preview video below.
The Louisiana Tech baseball team secured a 6-4 win in game one, and a 7-3 triumph in game two in a Saturday twin bill over the Rice Owls. The Bulldogs clinched a series sweep with the pair of victories in front of a crowd of 2,006 from J.C. Love Field.
LA Tech (15-6, 3-0 C-USA) combined for 25 hits and 13 runs in Saturday’s sweep, while holding the Owls (9-13, 0-3 C-USA) to 13 combined hits and seven runs.
Tech returns to action with a pair of midweek contests, taking on Northwestern State on the road on Tuesday night, and hosting ULM on Wednesday evening. The ‘Dogs return to C-USA play next weekend on the road at UAB.
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Ad revenue growth is expected to slow to 4.7% worldwide as TV ad sales decline for the first time since 2009, Magna forecasts Worldwide advertising revenue growth is expected to decline slightly this year, dragged down by more traditional mediums like television and print and a slowdown in the U.S. and U.K. Excluding cyclical events like last year's Olympics and the U.S. elections, media owners' ad revenues are expected to increase 4.7% this year globally, compared with 4.9% growth in 2016, according to the latest forecast from Interpublic Group of Media companies knew to brace for a slowdown generally this year given the $5 billion that Magna estimates they raked in last year from ads featured around events like the Summer Games, U.S. elections and Copa America soccer tournament.
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Leo Varadkar and his new cabinet are spending their first full day in office, after being approved by the Dail last night.
His new ministers received their seals of office just before midnight last night after a late-night vote of TDs.
Our political correspondent Gavan Reilly has more
Meanwhile, a new study's revealed that more men named Sean and John have been elected to the Dáil over the years than the total number of women.
Former jobs minister Mary Mitchell O'Connor was the only person to be demoted - to a 'super junior' minister role.
People Before Profit TD Bríd Smith says that raises serious concerns about the new administration
A funeral will be held Friday for Paul Atchison, the 43-year-old man who was stabbed to death at his home on Stewart Street last week.
Paul Atchison
Atchison was found on the sidewalk on Dalhousie St. near his home at 200 Stewart St. Unit 3 and rushed by paramedics to Peterborough Regional Health Centre where he was pronounced dead.
Bryan Townson, 34, of Stewart Street, was charged with first-degree murder. He is scheduled to return to court Wednesday.
Bryan Townson (Facebook photo)
A memorial has been set up outside Atchison's home.
Atchison was a father of three and grandfather of one.
Visitation will be at Ashburnham Funeral Home on Armour Road on Friday from 12:30 p.m. until the time of the service at 2 p.m.
His family is asking that memorial donations be made to Warming Room Community Ministries, Peterborough Food Bank, Salvation Army Peterborough or to Brock Mission.
A man was shot to death early Tuesday in San Pedro, authorities said.
The shooting occurred about 1:10 a.m. near First and Beacon streets, Sgt. J. Sydanmaa of the Los Angeles Police Department’s Harbor Station said.
Steven Archuleta, 26, died at the scene, the coroner’s office reported. His hometown was not known. According to police, Archuleta was shot in the head.
No witnesses came forward and there was no suspect information. Anyone with information on the case was urged to call (877) LAPD-247.
Jessica St. Clair opens up about breast cancer battle "At first when it happened to me I was very, and this is going to sound crazy, but you get cancer and you're kind of embarrassed," she told Page Six.
'Friends' co-creator talks reuniting with Lisa Kudrow Marta Kauffman says working with Lisa Kudrow again on "Grace and Frankie" was like "going home."
A MAN is accused of spitting in the face of a bouncer after he became enraged about being denied entry to a pub
Police say they were called to the Top Pub in Stanthorpe at about 11.30pm on Saturday.
The 20-year-old man was charged with common assault and is due to appear in Stanthorpe Magistrates court on May 31.
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ISTANBUL (AP) — A trial has begun in Turkey against dozens of suspects, including the alleged shooter in the New Year’s Eve attack that left 39 people dead in Istanbul.
Fifty-seven suspects, mostly foreigners and 51 of them behind bars, were on trial Monday on the outskirts of Istanbul.
Albulkadir Masharipov — the lead suspect — is charged with membership in a terror group, murder, attempting to overthrow the constitutional order, among other charges. The prosecutor is seeking multiple aggravated life sentences.
On Jan. 1, an assailant shot his way into Istanbul’s Reina nightclub where hundreds were partying. The assailant escaped and the Islamic State group claimed the attack. Masharipov was caught 15 days later.
Turkey has been hit by a string of attacks since 2015, blamed on Kurdish militants and IS.
In an effort to reduce the stigma around marijuana, Melissa Etheridge opened up about her experiences with the highly-debated drug on Yahoo!'s Weed & the American Family online platform. Most surprisingly, Melissa opened up about smoking marijuana with her two oldest children.
"It was funny at first, and then they realized it is a very natural end of the day," said the two-time Grammy winner. "It brings you closer." Melissa shared how she much rather smoke with her grown kids Bailey, 20, and Beckett, 18, than have a drink with them.
While Linda asks Maze about her soul, Maze's bounty meets her at the bar, and she knocks him out.
SOUTHAMPTON, England (AP) — Southampton says it has sacked Frenchman Claude Puel after one year as coach of the Premier League club.
The south coast club said in a short statement that it had "terminated the contract of Claude Puel with immediate effect" and that "the search for a new management team is underway."
Puel guided the team to last season's League Cup final, where it narrowly lost to Manchester United in February, and an eighth-place finish in the Premier League.
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If you wanted an indicator of how far the US has fallen in the regard of global opinion, Cancun would be a good place to be this week.As one speaker on a panel on protectionism said, “it’s going to get a lot messier in world free trade”.... More
Bangladesh was all out for only 43 before lunch on the opening day as West Indies right-arm quick Kemar Roach destroyed the tourists with figures of 5-8 in the first test on Wednesday.
Fast-medium bowler Miguel Cummins took 3-11 as Bangladesh's innings lasted just 18.4 overs.
Opener Liton Das was the only batsman to reach double figures and his 25 was more than half his side's total.
West Indies won the toss and chose to bowl at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium.
My morning train reads:
• Corporate America Is Having Its Best Earnings Season in 13 Years (Bloomberg)
• The Incredible Shrinking Sears (New York Times)
• The Greatest Mystery Finally Solved: Who Makes Trader Joe’s Snacks? (Eater)
• Back to the land: how sanctions transformed Russian farming (Financial Times)
• Sebastian Gorka, the West Wing’s Phony Foreign-Policy Guru (Rolling Stone)
Be sure to check out our Masters in Business interview this weekend with Matt Wallaert, a behavioral scientist working and former director at Microsoft Ventures, who works at the intersection of technology and human behavior
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SAN DIEGO (AP) — A wheelchair athlete who was injured after organizers of a San Diego marathon altered the course has been awarded $4 million.
The San Diego Union-Tribune says a jury this week ruled for Craig Blanchette in a negligence lawsuit against organizers of the 2014 Rock 'n' Roll marathon.
Blanchette, a former Olympian, says on the morning of the race, organizers narrowed part of the course by eliminating one lane without telling the racers.
Blanchette says he was doing about 20 mph when his wheelchair slammed into a car. The crash broke his collarbone and several ribs, tore his rotator cuff and ended his career as an elite racer.
A representative for the race organizer, Competitor Group Inc., told the Union-Tribune that the company doesn't comment on ongoing litigation.
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Tennis: Aussie Nick Kyrgios says he still feels nerves on the court following his recent four-set victory over Denis Istomin.
Oregon Transportation Department sweeps Salem homeless camp
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Authorities have cleared away Salem's largest homeless camp.
The Oregon Department of Transportation warned of the sweep two weeks ago, and its crews were joined by police Monday in notifying campers they had to go. The campers were offered a hot cup of coffee and trash bags.
The camp established on state property near the Center Street bridge had 25 tents at its peak. Some people left before the sweep.
ODOT spokesman Lou Torres says the agency spent more than $3 million cleaning up homeless camps between 2013 and 2017.
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The Dollop is a bi-weekly American History Podcast. Every week, Dave Anthony reads a story to his friend, Gareth Reynolds, who has no idea what the topic is going to be about. Don’t miss a live episode of The Dollop recorded right here a Turner Hall!
Looking for a new spot to get used, vintage, consignment and more? A new business is here to help. Located at 4212 Emancipation Ave. in the Third Ward, the newcomer is called Options Trading Co This newcomer offers hand-selected vintage wear from the 1980s and '90s. Customers can check out vintage basketball jerseys, sports and pop culture-inspired tees, and cropped to. Featured brands like Fubu, Tommy Hilfiger, and Nike. (You can check out a selection of items offered here .)Options Trading Co. has just one review on Yelp so far that gives the shop a five-star rating.Orlando S., who was among the first Yelpers to review the new spot on January 11th, said: "Cool hidden treasure inside of the 3rd ward, filled with vintage '90s brands, rare pieces, and decent prices. Worth a try."Intrigued? Stop in to try it for yourself. Options Trading Co is open Tuesday-Saturday from 11am-7pm, and Sunday from noon-6pm. (It's closed on Monday.)
A dog is lucky to be alive after he was picked up by a tornado that tore through a North Carolina county three weeks ago.
Lewis Vannoy told WGHP that his 12-year-old Australian shepherd, Duke, was picked up in the tornado's swirling wind and tossed "like a rag doll" across the road and into a pasture.
Vannoy told WGHP that when he found Duke, the dog was lethargic and crying.
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Duke suffered a broken leg and a damaged retina, but is expected to make a full recovery.
Vannoy said that one of his horses was also thrown by the tornado and survived, WGHP reported.
Vannoy's house was completely destroyed by the tornado. He said it will take him awhile to clean up the debris, but he will build a new home.
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– In a post on Twitter, Alexa Bliss said she will end Asuka’s streak on tonight’s episode of RAW.
Tomorrow night, I stand toe to toe with @WWEAsuka for the exact reason that I challenged her: to end her stupid streak. #Raw — Alexa Bliss (@AlexaBliss_WWE) March 19, 2018
– The Bella Twins have posted a new video which looks at John Cena and Nikki Bella’s mixed tag match at Madison Square Garden against Elias and Sonya Deville.
Oh, honey, NBC's fierce four just broke even more new ground.
With the nominations for the 75th Golden Globe Awards just announced—the first award show the Peacock's revival of Will & Grace has been eligible for—the beloved comedy's comeback has managed to do the one thing that all the zombie shows back from the dead before them weren't able to: It got nominated.
As revealed by presenters Alfre Woodard, Garrett Hedlund, Kristen Bell and Sharon Stone, Will & Grace is up for awards in two major categories, with nominations for Best Comedy Series and Best Actor in a Comedy (Eric McCormack).
By Abby Hassler
Post Malone showed his love for his fans—and Popeye’s biscuits—this past weekend at Coachella by ordering $8,000 worth of food from the fast-food chain at his platinum party for his Stoney album, according to TMZ.
Related: Post Malone Announces Headlining Tour Dates
The rapper ordered 10,000 Popeyes biscuits and used Postmates to deliver the food. In the video, the delivery guy’s car looks to be completely packed with Popeyes boxes.
Think he’d be willing to share?
Oscar receives warm welcome upon Shanghai arrival
Oscar has arrived in China following ahead of the finalisation of his record-breaking switch from Chelsea to Shanghai SIPG.
The attacking midfielder touched down at Pudong Airport on Monday and was greeted warmly by a large contingent of supporters.
Oscar was presented with bouquets of flowers and the Brazilian stopped to sign autographs for fans who came out to welcome him.
The 25-year-old will link up with compatriots Hulk and Elkeson at SIPG, where Andre Villas-Boas is head coach.
The club shelled out a CSL-record €60million in order to capture Oscar, who general manager Sui Guoyang said was motivated to sign by the offer of first-team football.
Oscar struggled for game-time following Antonio Conte's arrival at Stamford Bridge, starting just five Premier League matches.
His role was further limited by a switch to a 3-4-3 formation and his exit was confirmed last month.
KEA investment company has decided to begin the construction of a 150-room hotel at Hafnarstraeti 80 in Akureyri, North Iceland, according to the company's website. This will be the largest hotel not only in Akureyri but in all of North Iceland.
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Renderings of a new beer garden coming to Paso Robles, to be located next to Chubby Chandler's Pizza on Railroad Street.
Courtesy of the city of Paso Robles
The city is moving ahead with the planned rehabilitation of the Trout Lake Road overpass. A request for tenders for the work closes early next month.
The project includes concrete overlay on deck and sidewalk, waterproofing and paving of the bridge deck and replacement of parapet walls. Last year, the province announced it was providing the city with about $2.9 million for the project, which also is expected to include resurfacing of 510 metres of Trout Lake Road from Giroux Street to Mountainview Drive.
The money is coming from the provincial Connecting Links program, which funds up to 90 per cent of total eligible project costs, up to a maximum of $3 million per project, for the design, construction, renewal, rehabilitation and replacement of connecting link infrastructure.
Tune into Pinkbike all week to catch the action live from France. First up on the schedule is Dual Speed and Style.
Dual Speed and Style, Thursday 15 June:
- 5:30-7:30 PM CEST Local Time
- 4:30-6:30 PM BST (UK Time)
- 8:30 AM PDT (LA Time)
- 11:30 AM (USA, NY Time)
- 1:30 AM, Friday (Australia, Sydney)
- 3:30 AM, Friday (New Zealand, Auckland)
Pump Track Challenge, Friday 16 June:
- 8-10 PM - (Local Time)
- 7-9 PM - (UK Time)
- 11 AM PDT (LA Time)
- 2 PM - (USA, NY Time)
- 4 AM Saturday - (Australia, Sydney)
- 6 AM Saturday - (New Zealand, Auckland)
DH presented by iXS, Saturday 17 June:
- 3:30- 5:30 PM - (Local Time)
- 2:30-4:30 PM GMT - (UK Time)
- 6:30 AM - (LA Time)
- 9:30 AM - (USA, NY Time)
- 11:30 PM - (Australia, Sydney)
- 1:30 AM Sunday - (New Zealand, Auckland)
Here is Pete with all of your Friday night football scores:
Roosevelt 0
Abernathy 55
Whitharral 29
Anton 70
Levelland
Bushland
Andrews 21
Coronado 48
Southland 66
Cotton Center 6
Valley 62
Crowell 36
Idalou 22
Denver City 19
Midland 21
Frenship 7
Lubbock Christian 24
FW Calvary 13
Rule 24
Guthrie 59
Hart 0
Happy 59
Plainview
Hereford
Rotan 54
Jayton 41
Brownfield 66
Kermit 41
Loraine
Klondike
Nazareth 0
Kress 70
Holy Cross
Lazbuddie
Balmorhea JV 48
Loop 0
Silverton 48
Lorenzo 54
Hermleigh 60
Meadow 64
Northside 6
Motley County 59
Grady 0
New Home 54
Borden County 78
Paducah 22
Kingdom Prep
Patton Springs
Snyder
Perryton
Whiteface 0
Petersburg 45
Farwell 24
Post 50
SpringLake-Earth 21
Roby 0
Wellman-Union 8
Ropes 56
Ira 54
Sands 6
Greenwood 32
Seminole 35
O'Donnell 34
Spur 79
Monterey 20
Stephenville 17
Lamesa 7
Sweetwater 69
Dimmitt 0
Tulia 41
Trinity Christian
Willow Park
Plainview Christian
Wilson
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Violet Brown spent much of her life cutting sugarcane in the fields around her home in western Jamaica.
She attended church regularly, avoids pork and chicken, and celebrated her 117th birthday last month.
On Saturday, she is believed to have become the world’s oldest living person following the death of Emma Morano of Italy, born Nov. 29, 1899.
Brown told The Associated Press she is surprised but grateful to have lived this long.
READ MORE: World’s oldest person dies in Italy at age 117
“This is what God has given me, so I have to take it, long life,” Brown said.
Brown is considered the oldest person in the world with credible birth documentation, according to Robert Young, director of the supercentenarian research and database division at Gerontology Research Group, a network of volunteer researchers into the world’s oldest people.
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Decatur Fire crews respond to mobile home fire off of Delta Avenue and Chris Court.
Fire officials say they responded to the home around 11 P.M. Friday night.
Decatur Fire says the home is a complete loss.
No one was hurt.
Despite shaving 28 strokes off their score from their previous match, the Weston High girls gold team lost 227-238 to Joel Barlow on Monday, April 17, at Aspetuck Valley Country Club.
Two Trojans shot in the 50s. Halley Melito led the team this time with a 54. Carolyn Zech shot a 58.
Julia Schroeder finished with a 62 and Abby West had a 64.
Barlow’s Molly Healey was the medalist with a 49.
Union City Public Works officials have announced the end of their leaf pick-up season in the city.
Director Steve Ladd says the last day for the leaf machine to run will be on Friday.
Following this date, Ladd said leaves that will be picked up must be in bags and placed at the curbside, not in the street.
Asian stocks opened lower Tuesday after tech shares fell sharply in the U.S. overnight due to concerns about whether Facebook Inc. did enough to stop improper access and handling of user data.
The Nikkei Stock Average opened 0.8% lower while Australia’s S&P ASX 200 sank 0.6%. South Korea’s Kospi sank 0.3% as Samsung Electronics dropped 0.6%.
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A fire in a West London apartment building has killed a number of people.
The Grenfell Tower was home to around 200 people, and it's still unclear how many managed to escape.
Residents warned last year that the building was a fire risk.
JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — The United Nations says a Nepalese peacekeeper in South Sudan has been accused of inappropriately touching a teenage girl in exchange for money.
The allegation in the town of Aweil comes two months after 46 Ghanaian peacekeepers were recalled when some members allegedly paid local women living in a protection camp in the town of Wau for sex.
A U.N. statement says an investigation into the latest allegation is underway.
Multiple U.N. peacekeeping missions have faced allegations of sexual abuse or exploitation in recent years, with Secretary-General Antonio Guterres calling it a "global menace" that must end.
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The U.N. has about 15,000 peacekeepers in South Sudan, whose civil war is well into a fifth year.
Photos: Victor Lindelof arrives for Man Utd medical
Benfica defender Victor Lindelof has arrived at Manchester United’s Carrington training ground to undergo a medical.
United announced over the weekend that they had agreed a deal to sign Lindelof. The 22-year-old centre-back arrived in Manchester this morning to finalise his move.
He had been on international duty with Sweden, who played out a 1-1 draw with Norway in Oslo last night, but is now available to complete the formalities of his transfer.
You can see him arriving at Carrington earlier this morning in the photos above.
One Midlands family received a wonderful Easter surprise - the return of their beloved soldier who was deployed overseas.
Sgt. Shea Yarborough surprised his family and friends in Elgin - including his 8-year-old and 2-year-old children - by dressing as the Easter bunny on Sunday.
His wife, Jodi Yarborough, said Shea returned home on Saturday after his 10-month deployment to Afghanistan - his second while in the Army National Guard. She said the surprise was something the couple planned together.
"I hid him for the night and as you saw it borrowed the Easter bunny costume from our local church to pull off this AMAZING surprise!" Jodi said.
And from their reactions, you could tell the family was pleasantly surprised.
Welcome home, Sgt. Yarborough, and thank you for your service!
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Police are investigating a crash between a taxi and a van in downtown Vancouver Wednesday that left a passenger with minor injuries.
The taxi was headed south on Howe near Smithe when it collided with a van that was pulling out of a parking spot shortly after 2 p.m., according to authorities.
The impact of the crash caused the taxi to roll onto its side, and sent the van into a pickup truck.
All of the three drivers remained at the scene, and apart from the one taxi passenger no one was hurt.
The cause of the collision hasn't been confirmed and remains under investigation, police said.
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The union representing thousands of Las Vegas casino workers says two companies would lose more than $10 million a day combined if housekeepers, cooks and others go on strike.
The Culinary Union detailed Wednesday how it thinks a one-month strike would affect MGM Resorts International and Caesars Entertainment, which operate more than half the properties that would be affected.
The contracts of 50,000 workers employed at 34 casino-hotels expire at midnight Thursday. They could walk off the job any time starting Friday after voting last week to authorize a strike.
MGM says it met with union negotiators this week and has more talks scheduled. The company says it remains confident that it can “resolve the outstanding contract issues.”
Caesars did not immediately respond to a request for comment Wednesday.
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SRINAGAR: Two unidentified militants were killed in an encounter with security forces in Handwara area of Kupwara district in Jammu and Kashmir today.
An Army official said the militants were killed in an operation in Qaziabad forests in Kupwara district.
He added that searches were going on in the area.
YEREVAN, APRIL 17, ARMENPRESS. U.S. Vice President Mike Pence made an unannounced visit Monday to the perilous Demilitarized Zone separating North and South Korea, which he called the "frontier of freedom”, NBC News reported.
Pence, whose father was a decorated soldier in the Korean War, joined a motorcade to the DMZ with Army Gen. Vincent Brooks, commander of U.S. Forces Korea. Speaking only a few yards from the military demarcation line, the vice president said "all options are on the table" amid turmoil over North Korea's military threats, including Sunday's failed missile launch.
"The people of North Korea, the military of North Korea, should not mistake the resolve of the United States of America to stand with our allies," he said. "The alliance between South Korea and the United States is ironclad."
Pence is in South Korea to kick off a 10-day trip to Asia.
Out of the 61 schools to show improvement since 2011/2012, 57 of them were public schools. However, independent schools continue to outrank public schools.
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Police have charged two men from Behchoko, N.W.T. and are seeking a third after several seizures of drugs, cash, and paraphernalia in the community.
According to a news release, police executed search warrants at three residences and a vehicle in Behchoko on June 3.
Police seized quantities of cocaine, marijuana, and cash, as well as drug paraphernalia and a set of brass knuckles.
Two men have been taken into custody and are facing charges:
Keith Washie, 29, of Behchoko; charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking.
Sonny Simpson, 30, of Behchoko; charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking, possession of a weapon for the purpose of committing and offence, and possession of a prohibited weapon.
A third adult male is being sought by police, according to the release. RCMP did not disclose the name of the individual.
Surveillance video captures explosion in New York City subway system Commuters were walking in the underground passageway when the explosion erupted.
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PITTSBURG (BCN) — A person was struck and killed by a train on Tuesday afternoon in Pittsburg, according to police.
The incident was reported at about 3:50 p.m. on train tracks near the corner of Loveridge Road and Pittsburg-Antioch Highway, according to police Capt. Ron Raman.The victim, who has not been identified, was pronounced dead at
The victim, who has not been identified, was pronounced dead at the scene, Raman said.The train is operated by Texas-based BNSF Railway. A spokeswoman
The train is operated by Texas-based BNSF Railway. A spokeswoman from BNSF was not immediately available for comment.
A well-known critic of the government in Kazakhstan has gone on trial for alleged money laundering, a charge which he and his supporters claim is fabricated. (RFE/RL's Kazakh Service)
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The Great British Bake Off favourite spoke out about claims that he was going to join the BBC show, admitting it was “very tricky” at the time.
Speaking exclusively to Express.co.uk, the 51-year-old commented on the reports while promoting his new motoring series Big Continental Road Trip - also on the same channel.
When asked if he was offered a Top Gear role, Paul revealed: “Well, I was already filming this so it was very tricky.”
The baker continued: “So, no. I loved doing this, it’s very different and celebrated different things.”
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Musical legends have been brought to the big screen for decades, in biopics that range from transformative to mediocre. Finding actors who can accurately portray those artists often requires some musical training, studying of mannerisms, and physical transformations.
While some roles merely require learning some choreography and slight makeup, others are more intensive, like Jamie Foxx having his eyes glued shut to portray blind musician Ray Charles.
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He always marched to the beat of his own drum. Baskets is still figuring it out when the new season premieres January 23rd on FX.
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(CNN) -- President Donald Trump has authorized the release of a controversial Republican memo, and has sent word to the House Intelligence Committee the document may be made public, a White House official said. There were no White House-initiated redactions to the memo, a House aide said. The extraordinary decision to release the classified four-page memo with a never-before-used House Intelligence Committee rule would escalate the partisan fight over the investigations into Russian election meddling and possible collusion. This will likely have major repercussions for the relationship between the Justice Department and Capitol Hill.
This is against an international background where venture capital in the US declined by 13% and in the UK the decline was 4%. , chairman, Irish Venture Capital Association .
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When he isn't on military duty, he is a full time Charleston County Sheriff's Sergeant. He is currently on his sixth deployment and serving in Germany. He and his wife Lana have a two year old daughter, Laelyn, and they're expecting a son in December.
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COHOES, N.Y. (NEWS10) – A Cohoes man pleaded guilty on Monday to shooting another man back in June.
Police say Christopher Cowan pulled a pistol out of his pocket during a fight and shot the victim twice in the shoulder.
The shooting was captured on a cell phone.
Officials say Cowan will face nine to 12 years in prison.
He will be sentenced next year.
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WASHINGTON The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission said on Monday that a unit of New York-based brokerage Sidoti and Co Inc SDTO.O agreed to pay a $100,000 penalty to settle charges of compliance and trading surveillance failures.
"The SEC’s order finds that Sidoti & Company LLC had no written policies or procedures in place from November 2014 to July 2015 as it pertained to those making investment decisions for an affiliated hedge fund that invested in issuers covered by Sidoti’s research department and some other issuers for which Sidoti provided investment banking services," the SEC said in a statement.
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WASHINGTON, Feb 2 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump "would be inclined" to permit the release of a memo written by Democrats that rebuts a Republican document alleging anti-Trump bias at the FBI, if it passes a security and legal review, a White House spokesman told CNN on Friday.
"I think the president would be inclined to release the Democratic memo should it come to us and should it be reviewed and gone through the same process and if national security and legal equities review it and say it doesn't challenge sources and methods, the information in it" is accurate, White House spokesman Raj Shah told the network. (Reporting by Eric Walsh; Editing by Eric Beech)
Qatar said Wednesday it had pulled all of its troops from the border of Djibouti and Eritrea, East African nations that have a long-running territorial dispute which Doha had helped mediate. Qatar offered no explanation for the move, though it comes amid a diplomatic dispute with other Arab nations that have cut diplomatic ties and now are trying to isolate Qatar from the rest of the world.
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March 19 (Reuters) - BZ WBK:
* Polish lender Bank Zachodni WBK (BZ WBK) says that it has received a recommendation from the Polish financial regulator KNF to retain its 2017 net profit
* KNF did not oppose the potential payment of dividend by BZ WBK from its 2016 profit, BZ WBK says in a statement Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Warsaw Newsroom)
Electricity has been restored to approximately 1,400 Scarborough residents who lost power due to a defective underground cable outside one of Toronto Hydro's stations, the utility says.
The power outage began at 4 p.m.
According to a tweet from Toronto Hydro, the original boundaries of the power outage were from Sheppard Avenue East south to Ellesmere Avenue and from Scarborough Golf Club Road east to Morningside Avenue.
Emergency crews were on site restoring power and had estimated that power would be back on by 2 a.m.
Toronto Hydro spokesperson Kaitlyn Woods said the repairs were more extensive than originally thought and says crews worked hard to restore power.
"We do understand it's pretty cold out."
Skye Christy-Olivia, the first baby born in 2017 at Norwalk Hospital. Skye was born at 8:30 a.m. on New Year's Day ]and weighed 7.8 pounds.
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Do you consider yourself part of the older generation of workers, who gets things done and follows a hard work ethic? Or are you part of the entitled and restless workforce that believes in working smart not hard? Either way, by the year 2050 millennials will make up half of the world’s workforce - so what exactly is a millennial? And why is there a workplace war between generations these days?
We take a closer look at how generations mingle in the workplace with Avril Henry, Management Consultant, Author and Senior Advisor on Generational, Gender and Cultural Diversity to Australia’s Chief of Army.
Pakistan's army says a suicide attack on a military unit has killed three soldiers and wounded seven in Swat Valley, in the Kabal area.
A military statement says the suicide bomber detonated his explosives' vest near an empty lot used by the soldiers for sports and exercise on Saturday.
Security forces have cordoned off the area and are searching for possible accomplices of the bomber.
No group immediately claimed responsibility for the attack.
Islamic militants ruled the picturesque Swat Valley from 2007 until a massive military operation routed them from the area in 2009. The operation involved evacuating 2 million people from the valley. They were able later to return to their homes.
Saturday's attack was the first in over three years in the valley.
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A Pennsylvania lawmaker said he would not stop his car “under any conditions” if protesters took to the streets in his district as they were in St. Louis, Mo., after a former police officer was acquitted of the murder of a black man.
“If anyone EVER tries to stop my car on a highway with negative intentions… I will not stop under any conditions,” Rep. Aaron Bernstine, a Republican who represents Pennsylvania’s 10th district in the state’s legislature, wrote on Twitter Saturday.
Bernstine also tweeted a link to news article about the unrest that erupted in downtown St. Louis on Friday night following the acquittal of ex-cop Jason Stockley in the 2011 shooting death of 24-year-old Anthony Lamar Smith. – READ MORE
BRASILIA (Reuters) - The office of Brazilian President Michel Temer said in a written statement on Wednesday that it was committed to the financial health of Petroleo Brasileiro SA and it would continue to preserve the state-led oil firm’s fuel pricing policies.
A government source told Reuters that Temer may scrap a market-based pricing mechanism that Petrobras has used for the past year and revert to selling all fuel below costs after a trucking strike largely paralyzed the nation the past 10 days. Temer acknowledged in a television interview late Tuesday that he was open to reviewing the pricing policy.
Baku. 4 February. REPORT.AZ/ "Arab countries highly appreciated Azerbaijani honey. As a part of export missions carried out from Azerbaijan starting from this year, the first order was received from Dubai Emirate.
Chairman of the Azerbaijan Association of Beekeepers' Badraddin Hasratov told Report.
"Currently, Azerbaijan doesn't produce enough honey of its natural potential. However, we consider export opportunities. We took part in two export missions within promotion of "Made in Azerbaijan" brand. Purpose of our visits was to study demand for Azerbaijani honey in Dubai and German markets. We have already received an order on export of honey to Dubai", B.Hasratov added.
According to him, 6 tons of honey were exported to Japan from Azerbaijan in 2017.
Stephanie Morgan, a Senior Interior Design major of Los Alamitos, was among approximately 500 Bob Jones University students named to the Spring 2017 President’s List.
The President’s List recognizes students who earn a 3.75 or higher grade point average for the semester.
Located in Greenville, South Carolina, Bob Jones University is a biblically faithful, Christian liberal arts university focused on educating the whole person to reflect and serve Christ.
LONDON, April 13 Some of the best-rated euro zone government bonds saw their yields plummet to multi-month lows on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he would prefer to see interest rates kept lower in the world's richest country.
German, Dutch and Finnish government bond yields all followed a sharp move downwards in U.S. Treasury yields overnight and hit their lowest levels since at least the start of the year.
U.S. Treasury yields turned lower along with the dollar and stocks on Wednesday after Trump said the dollar is getting too strong and that he would prefer the Federal Reserve keep interest rates low.
Germany's 10-year government bond yield hit its lowest level since early January at 0.181 pct, down 2 basis points on day.
Dutch 10-year govt bond yields hit a five-month low of 0.277 pct, down 2 basis points on the day, and the Finnish equivalent dropped below 0.30 percent for the first time since November 9. (Reporting by Abhinav Ramnarayan, editing by Nigel Stephenson)
Seasonal maintenance is behind a gas shortage at Petro-Canada locations across Calgary and Edmonton.
Nicole Fisher, a spokeswoman for Suncor, said they are working to mitigate the effects.
“We are doing everything we can to improve the situation,” said Fisher, who was unable to comment on where the maintenance is occurring or how long it would affect stations.
Postmedia identified at least four stations that have shut down pumps that have run dry in Calgary; however, Fisher is unsure of the total number of stations affected.
Some stations have been shut down for as many as five days.
Fisher said Suncor is working to source additional supply for their stations and that similar maintenance happens across the industry.
She added that this maintenance is done for other companies as well.
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Bexar County Commissioners are set to vote on an incentive package for HULU today.
The video streaming giant announced it’s intention to set up shop in the Alamo City but it took some incentive deals at both the city and county level to help seal the deal.
County Commissioner Tommy Calvert feels HULU will be a major player in the future on the region.
Calvert tells us the habits of most millennials are going to be online so getting involved now makes sense.
He also notes the region is being noticed for it’s technological advances and he expects there to be more opportunities in that industry along with the entertainment field as HULU continues to grow.
A demonstrator clashes with riot police during a protest against President Michel Temer's proposed reform of Brazil's social security system in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, April 28, 2017. REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes
BRASILIA Brazil's President Michel Temer deplored violent clashes in Rio de Janeiro during a national strike on Friday but said his government would press ahead with its agenda of reforms aimed at balancing the budget.
Temer criticized demonstrators who blocked roads and prevented workers from reaching their jobs during the one-day strike against his proposals to reform labour laws and pensions. "The work to modernize the country's laws will continue," Temer said in a statement.
(Reporting by Anthony Boadle; Editing by Daniel Flynn)
OF COURSE: Turkey’s Erdogan calls Israel a ‘child-murderer’ state.
BUT: Netanyahu Says Israel Will Not Be Lectured to by the Likes of Erdogan.
AND: Erdogan will cut ties with Israel if the US Embassy moves.
It wasn’t all that long ago that the de facto Turko-Israeli alliance was one of the few bright spots in Middle East geopolitics. These days, it’s the de facto Saudi-Israeli alliance.
And it’s no coincidence that the Saudi Arabia under Crown Prince bin Salman is attempting to modernize, while Turkey under Erdogan is regressing into pre-Kemalist thuggery.
Unit Corporation (NYSE: UNT) announced today that it will present at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2018 Energy Credit Conference in New York, New York on Wednesday, June 6th. The presentation will be broadcast live over the Internet at 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time (8:30 a.m. Central Time). Listeners may access this webcast via the Company’s website at www.unitcorp.com.
Unit Corporation is a Tulsa-based, publicly held energy company engaged through its subsidiaries in oil and natural gas exploration, production, contract drilling and natural gas gathering and processing. Unit’s Common Stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol UNT. For more information about Unit Corporation, visit its website at http://www.unitcorp.com.
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April 28 Primecity Investment PLC:
* Revenue increased in 2016 to EUR 52.6 million ($57.30 million) from EUR 39.7 million in 2015
* FY operating profit amounted to EUR 88 million
* FY net profit amounted to EUR 62 million
* Net cash provided by operating activities increased to EUR 41 million in 2016, up from EUR 31 million in 2015
* Total assets amounted to over EUR 1 billion as of year-end 2016
* FY equity ratio of 60 pct, 63 pct assuming conversion of the convertible bonds which were fully converted/redeemed in March 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9179 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
PokerStars Resurrects PCA in Surprise U-Turn in Live Tournament Branding Next Bahamas stop will be branded the PokerStars Caribbean Adventure, and rumors hint that even the European Poker Tour could be resurrected. Share:
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This surprise change is the first reversal of an ambitious—and risky—rebranding strategy that the company embarked on in late 2016, which involved axing the famous PCA and the European Poker Tour (EPT) names for all-new Championship and Festival titles.
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The former Ukip leader criticised caller Daniel for saying the time it took for the Republican billionaire to condemn far-right groups had suggested support for violence.
Mr Trump has condemned the violent riots in Charlottesville and the "repugnant" KKK as he vowed racist criminals will be held accountable for their actions.
Speaking on his LBC show, Mr Farage said it was impossible to stop support from certain types of people.
He said: “Whether you’re a leader who’s seen to be on the right or the left, you get people who support you politically that you would never want.
CHICAGO — A Chicago masseuse is suing Marvel Comic’s Stan Lee, accusing him of inappropriate behaviour during two massages in 2017.
Maria Carballo filed the lawsuit Monday seeking more than $50,000 USD in punitive damages and attorney fees from the 95-year-old writer and artist.
The Chicago Tribune reports that Lee’s attorney, Jonathan Freund, called the lawsuit “a shakedown” and says Lee denies the allegations.
Carballo also filed a complaint with Chicago police, who are investigating.
According to the complaint, Lee fondled himself during the first massage and moaned so much during the second that Carballo stopped the treatment. Lee stood up and angrily demanded Carballo keep massaging him.
The complaint also says Carballo was massaging Lee with her feet when he grabbed her foot and touched it to his genitals.
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio — Cavaliers point guard George Hill is questionable for Wednesday’s crucial Game 5 against Indiana because of back spasms.
Hill has been dealing with back problems since the series opener when he was flattened by an illegal screen by Pacers forward Trevor Booker.
Cavs coach Tryonn Lue says Hill was limited to some shooting drills during Tuesday’s practice and will start if he can play.
Jose Calderon started Game 4 at Indianapolis and scored five points in 19 minutes as the Cavs evened the series at 2-2. Cleveland is 24-9 when Calderon starts.
Hill is averaging 8.7 points and 1.7 assists in his first post-season with Cleveland, which acquired him at the trade deadline in February. He started 24 games during the season.
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HEART-RACING RIVER RUNNIN' This Boat's Going Way Too Fast For A River This Twisty
Oh sure, it's fine. Have your phone out, with no case, while the boat makes these crazy-tight turns. Nothing could possibly go wrong.
LONDON, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Britain’s Co-operative Bank has named former chairman of Paragon Banking Group Bob Dench as chairman, Co-op Bank said on Friday, as it seeks to further its recovery following a $900 million rescue by investors last year.
Dench will join Co-op Bank on March 14, succeeding Dennis Holt who is retiring.
The bank agreed a restructuring and recapitalisation plan last June with U.S. hedge fund creditors after its capital base fell to levels unacceptable to regulators hurt by restructuring costs and weak income.
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A man was taken to hospital after a car crashed into a tree.
The A458 on the Much Wenlock side of Morville, was closed due to the crash, which happened at about 5.30am this morning.
Firefighters used one hose reel jet and one dry powder extinguisher to put out a small fire in the engine compartment.
A spokesman for Bridgnorth Fire Station said: "All three emergency services have attended and a male casualty has been taken to hospital with minor injuries.
"The vehicle was smoking on our arrival, so was extinguished using a hose reel jet, before being made electrically safe."
A West Mercia Police spokesman said: "We were called by the police at 5.23am this morning to this location. One ambulance attended and found a car which had collided with a tree. One man was assessed by ambulance staff at the scene and treated for cuts to his head. He was taken to Princess Royal Hospital for further checks."
Olkhon Island is the fourth-largest lake island in the world. Millions of years of tectonic movement have transformed the terrain into beautiful steppe, taiga, a small desert, and even its own salt lake!
Drivers are facing delays this evening due to a collision on the A283.
The collision happened this evening, just north of the cement works.
It is affecting traffic in both directions, with queues all the way back to Upper Beeding from the Adur flyover, with lengthy queues southbound too.
Police are not currently at the scene.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Charles Schwab Corp
* Schwab reports monthly activity highlights
* Charles Schwab Corp - ‍net new assets brought to company by new and existing clients in July 2017 totaled $15.8 billion​
* Charles Schwab Corp - ‍total client assets were a record $3.10 trillion as of month-end July, up 15% from July 2016 and up 2% compared to June 2017​
* Charles Schwab Corp - ‍new brokerage accounts totaled 107,000 in July, up 27% from July 2016​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Open-records disclosures can no longer include information on cybersecurity plans and vulnerabilities in Michigan.
Gov. Rick Snyder signed legislation Monday that allows for the exclusion of cybersecurity information shared with Michigan State Police and other government bodies. The changes cleared the Legislature in a bill sponsored by Republican Rep. Brandt Iden of Oshtemo earlier this month.
Supporters say the exemption reassures companies that sensitive information shared with officials in the event of a security breach does not surface in public-records requests under Michigan’s Freedom of Information Act.
The exclusion also applies to requests that could trigger future security breaches. The Michigan Press Association opposes the curtailment, saying it allows for excessive exemption-taking.
Last week, the state announced that a recent audit found phishing vulnerabilities among its public employees.
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Four football players at Lansing Catholic High School face benching at tonight’s game against Ionia if they take a knee during the National Anthem.
In an email to parents, school president Thomas Maloney says “any student-athlete who chooses not to stand will receive consequences. As always, this will be handled with Christian Charity, with the goal of growth in virtue."
Michael Lynn Jr. is the father of starting quarterback Michael Lynn III, one of the players involved. On WKAR’s Current Sports program, Lynn says that statement has been clarified today by administrators that the players will not start the game. "There’s not going to be any expulsions, there's not going to be suspensions," Lynn states. "The kids will not start that game. They will be eligible to play after they don't start."
All four players are starters for the Cougars.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — A person with direct knowledge of the deal says the Texas Rangers and right-hander Chris Martin have agreed on a $4 million, two-year contract after the reliever spent the past two seasons in Japan.
The Rangers will be Martin’s third major league team after previous stints with Colorado and the New York Yankees. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Monday because the deal was pending a physical.
It’s the second time in recent years the Rangers have tried to bolster their bullpen with someone who pitched in Japan, and this is a homegrown talent. The 31-year-old Martin went to Arlington High School before a long road that finally reached the majors with the Rockies in 2014.
Two years ago, the Rangers signed Tony Barnette after the right-hander spent six seasons in Japan. He signed for a third season in Texas earlier this month.
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BURLEIGH FALLS — Author Mary McGillis discussed her book titled Thank Our Lucky Stones at a book release for reviewers held at the home of Ronald and Lisa Schokking on Tuesday afternoon in Burleigh Falls.
McGillis will be launching her book at Happenstance Books and Yarns in Lakefield in May.
The book features early beliefs, wisdom, knowledge, customs and lore regarding stones prevalent among Celtic nations and others, with a new twist.
There are on the The Batavian story from Yesterday, titled Law and Order: Suspect caught going through vehicles on Union Street. In it, The Batavian reports that:
Joshua John Dibble , 35, of Pearl Street, Batavia, is charged with petit larceny. Dibble was allegedly caught going through vehicles and stealing property on Union Street at 2:37 a.m., Monday.
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Martin (ankle) is listed as out for Sunday's game against the Browns.
Martin will miss his second consecutive game and will have to focus on recovering before a divisional matchup with the Patriots in Week 6. The fifth-year linebacker has yet to make a serious fantasy contribution in his career, but 2017 will mark the first season he's listed as a starter, so things could change when he's healthy.
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Trump Continues To Question Evidence That Russia Meddled In U.S. Election
Donald Trump has said he is not convinced that Russia was behind the hacking. This week, he'll meet with representatives of the intelligence community to discuss their findings about Russian hacking.
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* It is expected to record a loss after tax for three months ended 31 March 2017
* Expected result due to decline in income from online trading platform services comparing to corresponding period in 2016 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has decided not to launch a threatened missile attack on Guam, Pyongyang’s state media reported on Tuesday, but warned that he could change his mind “if the Yankees persist in their extremely dangerous reckless actions.”
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The Board of Supervisors voted to ax the controversial PACE program in unincorporated Kern County Tuesday following a contentious, three-hour hearing over whether it helps or hurts consumers. It directed county staff to begin terminating a series of agreements that allows the Property Assessed Clean Energy initiative to operate in its jurisdiction, meaning outside Kern's incorporated cities.
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Millcreek Township would like you to keep local children in mind as you do your holiday shopping.
A giving tree is set up in the lobby of the Millcreek Township Municipal Building.
It features the names of 80 families and 175 children from the Millcreek Township School District who are all in need of some extra support this holiday season.
You can stop by and pick a tag with one child's name or an envelope to support a family.
"We're just looking for anyone out there who can maybe give a little extra this holiday season, support a family in need, help give them a really nice Christmas," said Ashley Marsteller, Millcreek Township Parks and Recreation Director.
The township asks that you return the wrapped gifts with the tag to township by Dec. 13.
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The most interesting player in the MLB draft this June is a switch-hitting catcher.
And a right-handed pitcher. And a left-handed pitcher. A starter. And a closer. An infielder. And, oh yes, an outfielder.
He's Anthony Seigler, an 18-year-old high school senior from Cartersville, Georgia, and trust me, you've never seen anyone quite like him. He's Shohei Ohtani, if Ohtani turned around and started throwing left-handed too. He's the switch-pitcher Pat Venditte, if Venditte started a game behind the plate and ended it on the mound.
He's the guy who could play all nine positions in one game, except he could do it one day throwing right-handed and the next day throwing left-handed.
It’s Wednesday, and that means Jesus and Mo Day, the strip that got this site banned in Pakistan. (I’m still fuming about that one.) Today’s strip, called “taxes,” refers to the UK, where “faith schools” are indeed supported by the taxpayer. It’s absolutely on the mark as Mo reveals the scam:
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ANKARA, March 30 Turkey will take the necessary diplomatic and legal steps regarding the arrest of a top banker from Turkey's Halkbank, an adviser to President Tayyip Erdogan said on Thursday.
An executive from Turkey's fifth-largest listed bank by assets, Halkbank, is accused of conspiring with Turkish-Iranian gold trader Reza Zarrab, who is already on trial. Turkey's justice minister had said earlier the arrest was a "completely political" move.
Speaking at an interview with broadcaster NTV, presidential adviser Cemil Ertem also said he expected Turkey's economic growth to exceed 2.5 percent in the final quarter of 2016. (Reporting by Tuvan Gumrukcu; Editing by David Dolan)
The man who shot several Republicans, including the majority whip, said that it was “time to destroy Trump,” proving just how incredibly insane the leftists have become.
POLICE, ambulance crews and the Beaumaris lifeboat were called to rescue a man who was discovered in the water at Porth Penrhyn in Bangor on Sunday night.
The volunteer crew of the Beaumaris Inshore Atlantic 85 Lifeboat Annette Mary Liddington launched at 10.21pm.
The lifeboat crew managed to recover the man from the water and he was handed over to paramedics.
A spokesman for the Welsh Ambulance Service NHS Trust said the man was taken to Ysbyty Gwynedd in a stable condition.
A police spokesman said: “There was concern for the safety of the man who was in the water. We can’t go into any further details.”
The Surface Laptop is a great addition to Microsoft’s Surface family, but its operating system may leave potential buyers wanting.
This time on All Hands on Tech, Alex tackles the Surface Laptop, but it would be impossible to review it without also reviewing the OS attached to it, Windows 10 S. This doesn’t bode well for the latest Surface device that is tasked with challenging the MacBook Air and helping Microsoft regain footing in the education sector versus the Google Chromebook. The watered down version of Windows 10 holds the Surface Laptop back from reaching its full potential, but thankfully, there is a quick, yet pricey, fix.
The Surface Laptop is available today starting at $1,299. Students and teachers can purchase it starting at $1,169.99.
Last time on All Hands on Tech we reviewed the BlackBerry KeyOne. Can this smartphone bring back the keyboard? Check out our review to find out.
Valentine’s Day is also the day for those with heart problems
by Editorial Staff - 2017.02.14
Every year 4,000 children are born in Spain with heart problems. To this figure we can add the 120,000 young people and adults who live with this chronic pathology. This data was presented to mark the Congenital Heart Defects Awareness Day that is celebrated today on the 14th February with numerous activities. In Spain the Fundación Menudos Corazones a non-profit organisation that has offered assistance to these children, adolescents and their families for 15 years, both in hospitals and in everyday life, has asked members, volunteers and sympathisers to celebrate this day by participating in one of the many events organised in the Spanish cities to increase awareness amongst the general public.
On Monday April 10th, I was honored to recognize Mr. Gordon Wayne Miller on the occasion of his retirement. Mr. Miller is the current executive director of the Tennessee Organization of School Superintendents .
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Those coaches have long-term contracts. It’s different for the golfers, who are competing for their existences. Blair is No. 120 in the FedEx Cup standings; Summerhays is No. 124. If they miss the 36-hole cut in Greensboro and enough players behind them post high finishes, they will fall out of the top 125 and lose exempt status for the season that starts in October. Blair would have to be very unlucky for that to happen, though, and Summerhays has another variable working for him.
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Gov. Andrew Cuomo has asked state education officials to investigate reports that some New York schools prevented students from taking part in Wednesday’s nationwide student walkout to protest gun violence.
The Democrat sent a letter Thursday to Education Department Commissioner MaryEllen Elia, calling on her to look into any reports of schools blocking exits so students couldn’t leave.
Cuomo called such actions “an egregious safety violation” and unlawful. His letter mentioned reports of schools in New York state disciplining students and faculty for participating in the event.
Newsday reported students at some Long Island schools were suspended.
Cuomo joined students in New York City who walked out of their school for a “die-in” demonstration in Manhattan. He laid down on the pavement and joined students in chanting “Gun control now!”
Three executives to leave GE in shake-up under new chief
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GENOA, Italy (AP) — The Italian league game between host Genoa and Atalanta has been postponed by 24 hours due to bad weather.
The match was scheduled for Monday at 7 p.m. local time (1800 GMT) but will now be played Tuesday at the same time.
Snow has been falling in northern Italy and is expected to get heavier on Monday.
Genoa is 16th in Serie A, two points above the relegation zone and seven below mid-table Atalanta.
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Why the Warriors must take LeBron James seriously
The early lines for the 2018 NBA Finals have the Warriors as a massive favorite to beat LeBron James and the Cavaliers for the third time in four years.
But Dieter Kurtenbach of the Mercury News came up with a few reasons why the Warriors have to be mindful of the Cavs. A big reason is the status of forward Andre Iguodala.
"The Cavs might follow the Rockets' gameplan and try to slow things down to a crawl against Golden State, and not having Iguodala could swing a few possessions towards the Cavs. As we saw in the Western Conference Finals that a few possessions could turn a series from a five-game gentleman's sweep to a seven-game, drag-it-out affair," Kurtenbach wrote.
Megachurch pastor dismissed amid allegations of misconduct
TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — A pastor at a Tacoma megachurch has been dismissed from his position amid accusations of physical misconduct with a former employee.
The News Tribune reports 50-year-old Dean Curry of Life Center Assembly of God denied the unspecified allegations Sunday during a meeting called by church leaders.
He said the woman accused him of behavior that would have amounted to adultery.
Leaders of the Northwest Ministry Network said Monday they relied on "the testimony of two or more witnesses" before unanimously recommending the dismissal.
Curry has led the church for 14 years.
He says he is entitled to an automatic appeal with the Assembly of God's national organization in Springfield, Missouri.
He says the loss of his license and church bylaws prevent him from continuing in his position until the process is complete.
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Information from: The News Tribune, http://www.thenewstribune.com
ABC/Image Group LACanaan Smith credits Miranda Lambert and his wife Christy with inspiring his new song “Like You That Way.”
“I live with one and I listen to the other,” he says of the two ladies who helped give life to the song’s eyebrow-raising lyric: “You’re Miranda Lambert crazy and I like you that way.”
The tune is Canaan’s first new music since his debut album Bronco, which featured the #1 “Love You Like That.”
“We’ve played ‘Like You That Way’ a few times in front of a live crowd at home and when we were touring overseas in Europe,” he tells People, “and the crowd reaction is always a great barometer. The reaction to that song so far has been amazing, so I can’t wait for more people to have the chance to hear it.”
You can check out the lyric video for the lead single from Canaan’s upcoming sophomore album on YouTube.
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A serial asbestos waste dumper has become the first person in NSW to be jailed under tough anti-dumping legislation.
Dib Hanna arrives at court on Thursday. Photo: AAP
Dib Hanna was on Thursday sentenced to three years in prison, with a non-parole period of two years and three months, in the NSW Land and Environment Court after he pleaded guilty to one charge of illegal transport of waste and four counts of illegal dumping of waste.
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The illegal dumping occurred at East Kurrajong, Llandilo and Wallacia.
Hanna is the first person to be jailed as a "repeat waste offender" under anti- dumping legislation introduced by the NSW government in 2014, Environment Minister Gabrielle Upton said in a statement.
The first birthday bash at Build-A-Bear was amazing and exceeded our expectations. As a mother of three, I am busy with cooking, cleaning, and raising my three very different girls. My oldest, deaf and autistic, has a number of challenges. My inquisitive and bright three year old, our perpetual talker and project manager requires a different level of attention.
Our youngest daughter just turned one. Though she has yet to walk consistently on her own, we wanted to have a creative and fun experience for her 1st birthday. When I think of birthday parties, I love when children of all ages can be included. I also love the idea of giving gifts to my guests. Because the items at Build-A-Bear workshop are the same size as our 1 year old, I felt like it was a great place to have her first birthday.
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John Tlumacki/The Boston Globe via Getty Images(BOSTON) — Fifty years after becoming the first woman to officially finish the Boston Marathon, Kathrine Switzer has done it again.
“I’m exhilarated,” she told ABC News after finishing the 26.2-mile race on Monday. “All the way along the route, people had heard my story, saw my bib, and they were holding signs up that read ‘261 Fearless’ and ‘Go, Kathrine!’ They were screaming and going crazy. It was amazing, especially the little girls who were there with their moms. They were just jumping up and down.”
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Pakistani designers strutted their stuff at London’s Fashion Parade 2017
Fashion Parade is Pakistani designer’s annual night out in London.
Held on February 6, the fashion show saw the work of 10 Pakistani designers, including Nilofer Shahid, Faiza Samee, Shamaeel Ansari, Nomi Ansari, Saira Rizwan, Tena Durrani. Studio S, Maria B, Raani Emaan and Sherzad Rahimtoola.
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Baku. 6 November. REPORT.AZ/ New generation identity cards will be issued to the citizens of Azerbaijan starting in January 1, 2019.
Report informs, relevant amendment will be made to the law "On identity card of the citizen of the Republic of Azerbaijan".
However, identity cards were scheduled to be issued on January 1, 2018, the period was extended due to technical problems.
The draft was recommended to the plenary session of the Milli Majlis.
Notably, the new generation ID cards will be more secure than older ones. These cards will include an electronic carrier (chip), containing holder's biometric photo and other personal data.
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) - A leading neo-Nazi website is losing its internet domain host after its publisher posted an article mocking the woman who was killed in a deadly attack at a white nationalist rally in Virginia.
GoDaddy tweeted late Sunday night that it has given The Daily Stormer 24 hours to move its domain to another provider because the site has violated the Scottsdale, Arizona-based company's terms of service.
GoDaddy spokesman Dan Race said the move was prompted by a post on the site about Heather Heyer, who was killed Saturday when a man plowed his car into a group of demonstrators in Charlottesville. The post called her "fat" and "childless" and said "most people are glad she is dead, as she is the definition of uselessness."
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AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — A Republican U.S. Senate candidate is fighting to stay on the ballot even though his lawyer admits some “hanky panky” led to the submission of fraudulent signatures.
Financial planner Max Linn wants to compete against Republican Sen. Eric Brakey in the GOP primary for the opportunity to try to unseat independent Sen. Angus King in November.
The two candidates submitted more than the 2,000 signatures needed to qualify for the ballot even though more than 200 of Linn’s signatures were found to be invalid.
On Tuesday, Linn faced questions from Brakey’s attorney about 46 additional signatures that could be duplicates or from deceased or unregistered voters.
Both sides agree that a criminal investigation is warranted. The secretary of state and a judge could weigh in on Linn’s candidacy this week.
Want to learn Spanish? A basic Spanish class for beginners will start at 6 p.m. Friday and run for six weeks in Carson City as a fundraiser to help purchase the books for non-speaking English Hispanic adults.
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Toys "R" Us says it will close all 735 of its stores in the U.S. and will sell its other locations around the world, which means the toy store's future in Canada is in doubt
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After a terrific Tuesday with mostly sunny skies, rain will push back into the area on Wednesday morning with scattered rain showers likely into the afternoon. Rain totals will be around 1/2" with locally higher amounts. Severe weather is unlikely; although, a few rumbles of thunder will be possible. Rain shifts east by evening with dry weather for most of Thursday.
Rain Wednesday
Isolated showers late Thursday night
Sunny (Perfect!) weekend.
Severe weather first week of May
Here's the hour-by-hour look at Futurecast.
6AM WEDNESDAY: Scattered rain showers will begin arriving from the west. Expect cloudy skies for most of the day.
NOON WEDNESDAY: Expect scattered showers, cool weather continues
6PM WEDNESDAY: Scattered showers will shift east by late-evening.
Severe weather will not be a factor on Wednesday.
Rain totals are forecast to be around 1/2".
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First it was Lucky Charms being turned into a milkshake, then it was Froot Loops. What is next for Burger King?
Get ready for Cinnamon Toast Crunch milkshakes from Burger King. The milkshake is slated to be released today and PopSugar says that you can taste the cinnamon in every sip you take.
The Cinnamon Toast Crunch Shake features vanilla soft serve, sweet syrup, and the cereal squares, and according to the press release, it’s “a cup of cinnamon swirl bliss.”
Will you be rushing out to try this new creation?
The commander of Jordan's border guards says Islamic State extremists are expanding their influence in a sprawling border camp for displaced Syrians, posing a growing threat to the U.S.-allied kingdom.
Brig. Gen. Sami Kafawin spoke to The Associated Press during a tour of the desert area where Jordan, Syria and Iraq meet.
A ride in a military helicopter offered a view of the Rukban camp, an expanse of makeshift shelters housing tens of thousands of Syrians.
Conditions in the camp deteriorated sharply after Jordan sealed its border in June, following a cross-border IS attack that killed seven Jordanian border guards.
Kafawin said on Tuesday that "the (militant) threat is increasing, especially in this area."
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Raysearch Laboratories Ab (Publ) :
* MITCHELL CANCER INSTITUTE, US, SELECTS RAYSTATION FOR TOMOTHERAPY Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting By Stockholm newsroom)
Closing racial achievement gaps, reducing the number of student suspensions, improving third-grade literacy, including more Black students in the gifted program and diversifying the district-wide teaching staff.
Those items represent just a partial “to-do” list that Pittsburgh Public Schools Superintendent Anthony Hamlet has created after his first year at the helm of the city schools.
In a wide-ranging Facebook Live interview with PublicSource, Hamlet outlined some of his plans for the district — most of which are included in his recently released five-year strategic plan — and how he will hold himself publicly responsible with an online “dashboard” he expects to be operating by the time school starts next fall.
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One of the neatest curiosities in baseball is when a player seems to perform inordinately well against a certain team or pitcher. When that player has the other guys' number.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The man accused of fatally shooting one person and wounding six others at a Tennessee church has a new court date.
Nashville district attorney general spokeswoman Dorinda Carter says 25-year-old Emanuel Kidega Samson's preliminary hearing will be Oct. 23.
Samson wasn't in court Friday when his case was briefly mentioned.
He's charged with murder in the Sept. 24 slaying of a woman at Burnette Chapel Church of Christ in Nashville. Additional charges are expected. He's being held without bond.
An arrest affidavit says Samson waived his rights and told police he arrived armed and fired at Burnette.
Police haven't determined a motive. Law enforcement officials told The Associated Press a note in Samson's car referenced retaliation for a white supremacist's 2015 massacre at a black church in Charleston, South Carolina.
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× Singer Trey Songz arrested on allegations of punching woman
LOS ANGELES (AP) _ Police say R&B singer Trey Songz has been arrested on suspicion of punching a woman at a Los Angeles party.
Officer Drake Madison says Songz, whose real name is Tremaine Neverson, turned himself in at a Hollywood police station Monday. He’s accused of felony domestic violence.
Jail records show the 33-year-old was released about two hours later on $50,000 bail.
Andrea Buera told reporters last week that she was the woman Songz had assaulted. Buera said he punched her repeatedly because he was upset she was talking to another man at a party Feb. 18.
The singer tweeted Monday that he was being falsely accused for someone else’s personal gain.
His attorney, Shawn Chapman Holley, accompanied him when he surrendered. Asked for comment, she replied that “Trey’s tweet this morning sums it up.”
CHICAGO — Authorities say con artists are scamming people out of thousands of dollars by sending them threatening emails that appear to be from the FBI.
The emails that appear to be from a Chicago-area FBI office alert people that they’re suspected of “money laundering and financing terrorism.” It adds if they don’t respond quickly they’ll be charged with a crime. FBI spokesman Garrett Croon says people who respond receive another email telling them they can avoid prosecution by wiring money to a particular overseas location.
The FBI says an elderly couple recently fell for the scam and lost thousands of dollars.
The FBI says it never informs people by email that they’re suspected of a crime and never asks for money. The FBI asks people to report such emails to IC3.gov.
–Associated Press
Olathe North High School received a Golden Football. They're delivered to schools who contribute to Super Bowl history.
On Feb. 6, police received a complaint of a break and enter at an oilfield site at a rural location. Thieves gained entry into the office and a storage building and stole numerous items. The investigation into this crime is ongoing.
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On Feb. 8, police received a complaint of an erratic driver on Highway 14. A patrol was made and the vehicle in question was located. The driver was issued a violation ticket for speeding.
That evening, police received a complaint of a possible suicidal male. Police were able to locate the male in Vegreville a short time later and confirmed he was fine.
Later that night, police received a complaint of a domestic dispute in progress in Viking. Police attended the residence and arrested an intoxicated male.
He was lodged in cells for the night and has been charged with one count of assault. He will be appearing in Vegreville Provincial Court in March.
Reusse and the boys spend the hour talking about the big story of the day, the report that Sixers GM Brian Colangelo has been using burner accounts on Twitter. Nadine Babu of Babu Social Networks joins to weigh in on that and Gophers chatter. Reuvers has a sports update, then it’s more topics of the day, including a potential new opening theme for the Ride.
BUCYRUS, Ohio (AP) — A one-time death row inmate in Ohio whose sentence was commuted to life in prison is asking for a new trial based on concerns that have surfaced around a former state crime lab worker.
Attorneys for Kevin Keith are questioning whether the state forensic expert provided unreliable testimony against him at his 1994 trial.
The forensic expert who worked then for Ohio’s Bureau of Criminal Investigation has denied manipulating evidence.
But the state public defender and others have formed a task force to review cases involving the longtime forensic scientist whose credibility has been questioned.
The review and concerns that been raised led Keith’s attorney to ask for a new trial in new trial in Crawford County.
Keith was convicted of killing three people in Bucyrus in 1994.
Failing to come to a complete stop at a stop sign is the most common road rule Queensland drivers ignore.
More than 9200 drivers in the 12 months up until last November were fined in the state for disobeying stop signs.
Queensland's peak motoring body, the RACQ, says more than 3000 Brisbane drivers alone were caught flouting one of the most fundamental road rules.
"It should be one of the easiest rules to understand," RACQ spokesperson Lauren Ritchie said.
"Stop signs mean you must come to a fully controlled stop behind the line before you take off again. It's not rocket science.
"To flout the law like this is really a dumb behaviour."
Disobeying a stop sign topped the list of the five rules drivers ignore on Queensland roads, which the RACQ have released on Thursday.
Other basic rules that are being disobeyed are "no right turn" signs, following other vehicles too closely, driving at night without lights and driving with L plates when you're not a learner.
An Ohio zoo's polar bear is off to Chicago to find love.
The Toledo Zoo says its 21-year-old female bear named Nan has been moved to the Brookfield Zoo near Chicago to see if she will breed with the zoo's male bear.
Nan moved into her new home this week where she's separated by a fence from her potential mate named Hudson.
The Brookfield Zoo says the bears will spend a little time getting to know each other before moving in together.
The move was arranged by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and its polar bear species survival program.
Keepers at the Toledo Zoo say Nan is genetically important because she was born in the wild and discovered as an orphan cub near Barrow, Alaska.
Telecommunications companies around the globe are having a challenging time dealing with disruption from the constant evolution of new technology. Understanding how the opportunities can be used to enhance their business and service offerings and trying to avoid being left behind competitors creates cause for concern.
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Waste Management, Inc. was the target of some unusual options trading activity on Friday. Investors acquired 10,615 put options on the company.
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SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Delegates for state political party conventions will be chosen at neighborhood caucus meetings around the state amid a climate of bickering at the Utah Republican Party over the nomination system for candidates.
The Deseret News reports that the meetings will be held Tuesday night. The current nomination process allows candidates to gather voter signatures to get on the primary election ballot as an alternative to the caucus/convention system.
Mormon leaders have urged members of the faith to get involved, citing low political participation rates in Utah.
Delegates attend party conventions and cast votes to select candidates to run in primary and general elections. Delegates must be at least 18 by the November election, must live within the precinct and must be registered to vote and a member of their party.
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The GolfBC Championship opening ceremonies took place Wednesday afternoon at Gallagher’s Canyon Golf & Country Club.
The kick-off event of the Kelowna leg of the PGA Mackenzie Tour tournament was a long drive challenge.
Nicklaus Kennedy drove the ball 367 yards to win the challenge Wednesday afternoon.
ROXBURY, Kan. (AP) — The Kansas Highway Patrol says a pilot was injured when his small plane crashed in central Kansas.
The pilot was taken to a Salina hospital but the patrol says is injuries were not considered life threatening.
Trooper Ben Gardner says the plane crashed Tuesday afternoon northeast of Roxbury in McPherson County.
The Topeka Capital-Journal reports the pilot said he was trying to take off from a blacktop road when the plane’s left wing hit a street sign and came back down.
Gardner said in some circumstances taking off from a street is legal and there was no indication the pilot broke the law.
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Information from: The Topeka (Kan.) Capital-Journal, http://www.cjonline.com
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REDDING, Conn. (AP) — Students at a Connecticut high school are rallying for four classmates who remain hospitalized after they lost control of their car and crashed it over the weekend. The Connecticut Post reports that two students from nearby high schools were also injured.
Students at Joel Barlow High School in Connecticut kicked off a card campaign Monday, after a weekend spent worrying about the six teenage students injured in the single-car crash Friday evening. All six students remain hospitalized, and police say they are unable to provide information on their conditions.
Many details of the crash are still under investigation by Connecticut police, Chief Douglas Fuschs said, adding that investigating crashes like this can take months.
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March 31 J&J:
* Johnson & Johnson publishes interim result for Actelion tender offer and declares the tender offer successful
* Janssen Holding to acquire all publicly held shares of Actelion Ltd for $280 per share
* J&J - subject to satisfaction of certain conditions, Janssen has declared tender offer successful
* Says Japan Fair Trade Commission and Israeli Antitrust Authority have cleared proposed acquisition of Actelion
* Co will initially hold 16 percent of shares of Idorsia Ltd and have rights to potentially increase to 32 percent through a convertible note Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom)
March 19 (Reuters) - Combined Motor Holdings Ltd:
* FY HEPS IS EXPECTED TO INCREASE BY BETWEEN 10% AND 20%, RESULTING IN HEPS OF BETWEEN 312.6 CENTS AND 341.0 CENTS PER SHARE​
* FY EPS IS EXPECTED TO INCREASE BY BETWEEN 20% AND 30%, RESULTING IN AN EPS OF BETWEEN 316.0 CENTS AND 342.3 CENTS PER SHARE​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reuters.Briefs@thomsonreuters.com)
Hull City bid farewell to the club captain last night as Michael Dawson's departure from the club was officially confirmed.
The 34-year-old former England defender became the third senior player to depart since the end of the season following David Meyler and Allan McGregor, having signed a two-year deal at the City Ground.
The departure leaves City thin on defensive troops, with head coach Nigel Adkins desperately needing reinforcements ahead of the start of pre-season training in a little over three weeks' time.
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The Dolphins have listed Godchaux (knee) as active for Monday's tilt against the Patriots.
Although he logged a full practice Saturday, Godchaux earned a questionable designation heading into Monday's game. The 23-year-old figures to resume his role as a reserve defensive tackle assuming he avoids any setbacks throughout the contest.
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Giancarlo Trotta Entertainment and Rock On Agency are proud to announce the second part of the tour Metal For Autism with Russell Allen (Symphony X, Adrenaline Mob, Trans-Siberian Orchestra) for the project Magni Animi Viri. (
"In the first tour edition we could buy a bus to the medical centre in Salerno. Now we want to do more, because the situation in the south of Italy is difficult and medical treatments are too expensive for the families or it's too hard to reach a big hospital. Heroes Temporis association provides medical assistance (analysis, therapies and so on) for free for all these kids."
The Show:
- Russell Allen will be holding a workshop and performing a live show.
- Support band: De La Muerte
The Guests:
- Kobi Farhi from Orphaned Land - March 3rd, 4th and 5th
- Marco Basile from DGM - February 23rd and March 11th
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115 Women's March 2018 brings thousands back to Olympia
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BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. - Dogs are known for hating baths, but Angel, a 12-year-old Schnauzer from Broward County, may now have good reason.
Battalion Chief Michael Kane, a spokesman for Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue, said owner Maria Fuentes was giving Angel a bath in a tub Saturday morning when the dog's paw got caught in the drain. Fuentes tried to free Angel, but after several attempts, she called for help.
Members of the Broward Sheriff Technical Rescue Team arrived and were able to get Angel free in about 20 minutes, Kane said. The team used "Man and Machine," a newly purchased piece equipment to free the dog, Kane said.
The device is specifically designed to free small items from small places.
Kane said Angel was reunited with Fuentes and the pair are doing well.
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Turkey Creek will be hosting a job fair in October.
The shopping center’s job fair will have representatives from many stores looking to hire. There are more than 200 stores, shops, restaurants and more at the center.
Store participating in the job fair include Belk, Buttermilk Sky Pie, Regal Cinemas, Calhoun’s and more.
Applicants should bring resumes to the event.
The job fair will be Oct. 17 from 4 to 7 p.m.
(Reuters) - Britain’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said on Thursday that Informa’s (INF.L) 5.6 billion pound ($7.45 billion) takeover of rival UBM (UBM.L) did not qualify for an investigation.
The deal, announced in December, will create a global leader in business events and conferences, almost a decade after UBM tried to buy Informa.
The Blues have yet to make a signing this summer but have been linked to a number of players.
The managerial situation has not been ideal for the Stamford Bridge outfit, with agents reluctant to open talks with so much uncertainty at the club.
But it appears that the west London side have finally started to make progress.
Director Marina Granovskaia looks set to take charge of transfers negotiations and a dossier of her targets have been uncovered by the Evening Standard.
As well as arrivals, there could well be some departures - including club-record buy Alvaro Morata.
March 28 Net Marketing Co Ltd:
* Says its stock will begin trading on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) JASDAQ on March 31, 2017, under the symbol "6175"
* In its initial public offering, the company will offer a total of 960,000 common shares, comprised of newly issued 280,000 shares and privately held 680,000 shares
* Says the nominal offering price as of filing date of Registration Statement is 1,010 yen per share with total offering amount will be 969.6 million yen, and the fixed offering price will be announced at later date
* SBI Securities Co Ltd will be the underwriters for this offer
Source text in Japanese: goo.gl/BrCnT9
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MEXICO CITY, April 6 Mexico's auto production rose 36.2 percent in March compared with the same month last year, while exports were up 32.7 percent in the same period, the Mexican Auto Industry Association (AMIA) said on Thursday.
The country produced a record 363,687 units during the latest month and exported 297,571, AMIA said.
Exports to the United States, Mexico's top trading partner, jumped nearly 40 percent to total 225,741 units.
The U.S. market received nearly three-quarters of Mexico's car exports.
Meanwhile, exports to Canada were down about 1 percent. (Reporting by Sharay Angulo Editing by W Simon)
Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta (2nd R) and Deputy President William Ruto (3rd R) listen to Bishop John Brown Masinde during a church service at Deliverance Church Umoja in Nairobi, Kenya August 6, 2017. Kenyatta, who six years ago was sitting in the dock in The Hague on charges of crimes against humanity for orchestrating the 2007 violence, urged a peaceful vote and outcome. "No matter the result of this election, we must stand together as one people. Above all, we must reject intimidation. We must reject violence or any attempt to divide us," he said in a televised national address. "We are all Kenyans." The case against him collapsed in 2015 for lack of evidence. Presidential Press Service/Handout via REUTERS
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CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) — A former Atlantic City councilman once charged in a sex blackmail case that involved a secretly recorded video, a Baptist minister and a hooker has been sentenced to prison over another recording made by a co-owner of a Boardwalk rolling chair company.
John Schultz was sentenced Monday to six months in prison followed by six months of house arrest for conspiring to defraud the Internal Revenue Service of nearly $120,000 over a three-year period.
The 74-year-old Schultz operated the rolling chair business with two others. The secret recording was made by a co-owner who was cooperating with the government and revealed that the company kept two sets of books to hide money from the IRS.
In federal court in Camden, Schultz admitted wrongdoing, saying, “It’s my own fault.”
A mysterious hint that Calvin & Hobbes could return It’s been two weeks, and we still don’t know whether Calvin and Hobbes reappeared before our eyes as an April Fool’s Day joke — or for real. Let’s hope it...
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NEW YORK (AP)  Harvey Weinstein won't testify before the New York grand jury that's weighing whether to indict him on rape and other sex charges.
A statement issued through a spokesman Wednesday says Weinstein's lawyers decided there wasn't enough time to prepare him to testify. They say he learned the specific charges and the accusers' identities only after turning himself in Friday, with a deadline set for Wednesday afternoon to testify or not.
They say his request for more time was denied.
Prosecutors haven't immediately commented.
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Weinstein faces rape and criminal sex act charges involving two women in New York. Dozens more women have accused him of sexual misconduct ranging from harassment to assault in various locales.
The 66-year-old former movie mogul has consistently denied all allegations of nonconsensual sex.
The Green Mountain Youth Symphony (GMYS) is holding auditions for summer and fall placement in all three orchestras and for the Creative Arts and Music Program (CAMP). Auditions will be heard on three upcoming Saturdays, May 5, May 19, and June 2, in Montpelier.
There are open seats for musicians novice through advanced next fall. Registration is also open for the GMYS CAMP for intermediate to advanced music students. CAMP will be held at Northern Vermont University-Johnson from August 5 through 11 this year.
Students of all orchestral instruments, all ages, and all levels are invited to join the fun and challenging environment of GMYS. Placement in the orchestras and CAMP is by audition only.
To schedule an audition, or for more information, please e-mail GMYS at [email protected], call (802) 888-4470, or visit the website at www.gmys-vt.org. — from Green Mountain Youth Symphony.
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Irish Water has warned customers in the Glenwood estate and surrounding areas that supplies may be affected until 9pm tonight.
The company said that the disruption in services is due to repairs being carried out to a burst water main.
For up to date alerts see: https://twitter.com/IWCare
DANVILLE, Va. - Martinsville-based Carlisle School will close its satellite campus in Danville at the end of the current school year due to financial issues.
The school's board of trustees president, Eric Monday, says the private school is not making any money off of the Danville campus and the utility costs are too high.
Students will be allowed to go to the school's main campus in Martinsville next year and free bus service will be provided.
Most, if not all, of the staff at the Danville campus will also be able to transfer to the main campus.
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"While Barton was busy perfecting her craft and turning her acting dreams into reality, her mother ... was secretly scheming to exploit Barton's bourgeoning career for her benefit," the suit states.
Halifax Regional Police Chief Jean Michel Blais has announced his plans to retire from the force after more than five years in the post.
The police force issued a statement Wednesday saying Blais will step down by March 31, 2019.
A recruitment process has started, and Blais will be replaced after a change of command ceremony is held.
Blais was appointed chief on Oct. 11, 2012, after spending 25 years with the RCMP.
Blais said leading the police force and serving as chief have been “two of the greatest privileges of my professional life.”
Regional Coun. Steve Craig, chairman of the board of police commissioners, thanked Blais for his service, saying his leadership has positioned the police force “for exceptional service of our community well into the future.”
Fitch: Growth and Profitability under Pressure for U.S. Captive Finance Cos.
(The following statement was released by the rating agency) Link to Fitch Ratings' Report: U.S. Captive Finance Companies: 2016 Review (Leverage Remains Elevated as Asset Quality Weakens) https://www.fitchratings.com/site/re/899435 NEW YORK, June 14 (Fitch) Captive finance companies are likely to face continued pressure on profitability due to rising credit losses, declining residual values and higher funding costs, according to a review of U.S. Captive Finance Companies from Fitch Ratings. In a
A man has been convicted in Maryland of multiple felonies after authorities say he used a tracking device to monitor a casino patron in order to rob him.
The Washington Post reports that jurors have found Kevin Carroll guilty on armed robbery, assault and other charges following a trial.
Prosecutors say Carroll stuck a GPS tracking device on a fellow casino gambler’s car. He and an accomplice later conducted robbery at the man’s home in Montgomery County. The newspaper says the victim’s teenage daughter testified that the intruders marched her 21-year-old brother through the house looking for money. Her mouth was covered by tape.
Prosecutors say investigators found duct tape with Carroll’s DNA.
The intruders took $6,000 in cash.
Defense attorney Andrew Jezic says Carroll will appeal.
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HUBBARD, Ohio (WKBN) – A hot start from Davion Daniels and Tyreq Moorer has Hubbard leading Jefferson 48-7 in the second quarter.
Daniels scored on 17-yard touchdown run, while he also has TD passes of 78, 63 and 81 yards.
Moorer caught the 78-yard TD pass, and Ray Minniti hauled in the 63 and 81-yard TD catches.
Moorer also scored on a 14-yard TD run late in the first to make it 27-7. He then added TD runs of 4 and 54 yards to add to the blowout.
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The Three Rs are reflexology, reiki and raindrop technique. Carol Abbas is providing the reflexology service; Jan Uhlenkamp is providing reiki, and Violet Plagge is working with the raindrop technique.
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A home invasion robbery has occurred at what’s described as a pretty remote location in Nevada County. And arrests were made just a few hours later. Sheriff’s Lieutenant Rob Bringolf says it happened on Grizzly Trail, off Greenhorn Road Monday morning…
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Bringolf says one man was armed with a handgun, the other two had knives and machetes. The suspects also tried to take a safe in their vehicle before running out of gas and becoming stuck in the mud. One man was detained, while the other two got away. Bringolf says there was a large ground search, also with air support from a CHP helicopter…
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Bringolf says the other two men were found by late Monday morning. They’re identified as: 46-year-old Michael Diaz, 28-year-old Steve Rhodes, and 24-year-old Shawn Turnage. Bringolf declined to speculate as to whether the suspects knew the male victim or whether the home was chosen at random. He says there was evidence of an outside marijuana grow.
3 shot to death at Great Lakes Dragaway
From the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office On 08-13-17 at 6:59 pm, the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department as well as numerous Rescue Agencies responded to a ‘Shots Fired’ medical call at Great Lakes Dragaway located at 18411-1st Street (Highway KR). 2 victims were deceased at the scene and one died after being taken to a hospital
At this time the scene is still fluid and under investigation. Three victims have been shot. At this time the type of weapon used in this incident is unknown, as is what might have precipitated this action.
It was estimated that over 5,000 persons were at the event today known as “Larry’s Fun Fest” which in the past has attracted persons from Milwaukee, Chicago, and other surrounding areas.
We ask that this area be avoided so the Kenosha Sheriff’s Department can continue a proper investigation.
If anyone has information related to this incident, please contact the Sheriff’s Department at 262-605-5100
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Carey’s village council wants more information before they make a decision on installing automated water and electric meter readers. The Courier reports members decided to have Verizon Wireless make a presentation about the system at 6 p.m. on May 1.
The cost to install the meters is a little more than $802,000. Village Administrator Roy Johnson says the village would fund the cost over five years. Village officials say installing the meters allows employees to focus on other work.
Some council members expressed concern over the installation costs. Others said they has concerns the equipment could lead to a rate hike in the future.
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Terror groups are together orchestrating a "No" campaign for the upcoming referendum on constitutional changes in Turkey, Prime Minister Binali YA ldA rA m has repeated, following earlier controversial claims linking the "No" campaign to terrorism. "If all terror organizations are carrying out 'No' campaigning like a chorus, then that should have meaning for our country, our people and our citizens.
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TARRYTOWN, N.Y. — New York police say three teenagers face criminal charges over a YouTube video that shows them trespassing on a bridge that's under construction.
State police announced Monday that it made the arrests between Aug. 6 and Aug. 8.
The Journal News (http://lohud.us/2w448aQ ) says the July 13 video shows the 17- and 18-year-olds walking along train tracks, squeezing through a fence hole and roaming around a span that will replace the Tappan (TAP'-uhn) Zee Bridge.
The camera shows some dizzying views of the Hudson River below. About five minutes into the video, one teen says they've been spotted and they run away.
One of the two new spans of the bridge north of New York City opens Aug. 25. The other will open next year.
It's being named for former Gov. Mario Cuomo.
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Russia makes new request to Greece for cybercrime suspect
THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — Russian authorities have sent a new extradition request to Greece for a Russian cybercrime suspect also sought on criminal charges by the U.S. and France.
Alexander Vinnik, 38, a former bitcoin platform operator, was informed of the new Russian request by Thessaloniki court officials Wednesday, and is not contesting it.
Russia initially sought Vinnik on lesser fraud charges. The new request raises the amount allegedly involved to 750 million rubles ($12 million).
Greece's supreme court has already approved Vinnik's extradition to the United States for allegedly laundering billions of dollars using the virtual currency. Vinnik had fought that decision.
Another court ruled for his extradition to Russia based on the first request. France wants him on charges including cybercrime and money laundering.
Greece's justice minister will rule on the requests.
Great Britain's Evie Richards collapses from exhaustion after winning the women's Under-23 title at the Cyclo-Cross World Championships.
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Allison Janney and Anna Faris teamed up with James Corden for another one of his hilarious Crosswalk Musicals!
This time, the group performed The Sound of Music - all within the amount of time they could cross an intersection at a red light!
The trio was also joined by Big Bang Theory‘s Kunal Nayyar and Young Shelton‘s Iain Armitage, although he didn’t quite stick around for the final production.
The group succeeded in putting on the short form musical, complete but costume changes and huge props but Allison and James hilariously clashed over who would star as Maria.
Check out the entire video below…
Port Alberni RCMP are looking for a green 1999 Ford F250 diesel pickup truck, as it was taken without the owner’s consent. The truck was last seen between 1 and 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 14 at The Liquor Depot store on Johnston Rd.
The truck is described as a short box pickup with an extended cab. It has an attached front end winch with LED lights on either side of it. The truck is lifted a few inches and bears the BC licence plate 8384 EC.
Anyone who knows the whereabouts of this truck or the person operating it is asked to contact the Port Alberni RCMP at 250-723-2424 or Alberni Valley Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
Man burglarizing parish offices in Pilsen
Police are searching for a man who has been burglarizing parish buildings in the Pilsen neighborhood.
The suspect forces his way into parish offices and steals cash, according to a community alert from Chicago Police.
The burglaries happened at 10:47 a.m. Nov. 29 in the 1600 block of South Allport, at 2 a.m. Dec. 4 in the 1600 block of South Allport and at 9:30 a.m. Dec. 4 in the 1900 block of South Ashland, police said.
The suspect is described as a 5-foot-6 Hispanic man between 40 and 50 years old and wearing a puffy hooded jacket, police said.
Anyone with information is asked to call Area Central detectives at (312) 747-8382.
Immigrant lockup to open on site of destroyed Texas prison
RAYMONDVILLE, Texas (AP) — Officials in a remote South Texas county have approved a contract to open a privately run, 1,000-bed immigration lockup on the site of a tent city prison that was destroyed during a 2015 riot.
The Valley Morning Star of Harlingen reports that Willacy County commissioners on Monday agreed to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center outside Raymondville, about 50 miles (80 kilometers) from the U.S.-Mexico border city of Brownsville.
County Judge Aurelio Guerra says the new lockup will boost the local economy.
The prison that housed 3,000 inmates in tent-like domes closed after the 2015 uprising. A county lawsuit blamed the riot on "abysmal mismanagement" by Utah-based Management & Training Corp.
Management & Training, which bought the site last year, will operate the new immigrant facility.
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Information from: Valley Morning Star, http://www.valleystar.com
A thief bumbled his way out of a Melbourne bookshop in the early hours of March 15, carrying a heavy safe out of the inner-city complex after making a wobbly start to his heist.Police released footage on March 19, showing the man clumsily trying to break into the Dymocks bookstore on Collins St. He uses his leg to jemmy open the glass sliding doors of the shop, before becoming caught in the door and wriggling free.He then attempts to gain entry to the shop floor by climbing over a balustrade, but not before falling over an escalator.The man then walks into an office, disrupts a CCTV video feed, and is next seen removing a safe from the complex and leaving the shopping centre. Credit: Victoria Police via Storyful
You can now buy 128gb USB sticks or SD cards for around $20. Meanwhile, 16 gb RAM sticks still are $100+. Are the performance specifications for RAM that much more stringent? Is the demand for SD cards and USB sticks that much greater that there's more economies of scale?
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Pakistani troops on Monday targeted Indian posts at two places along the (LoC) in Tangdhar sector of but there were no casualties.
"Pakistani troops violated ceasefire by firing towards our positions at Chath-Khadi Saidapora and Taad in Tangdhar sector at around 2.20 am," an army official said.
He said the firing lasted for more than an hour but there were no casualties.This was the second by the Pakistani troops in north Kashmir in the past 24 hours.Yesterday, three were injured in Pakistani firing in Uri sector.
If Crackle's upcoming series Snatch is anything like the Guy Ritchie film it's based on, it's going to be plenty crazy. So does that crazy carry over to filming on set? TVGuide.com asked Snatch cast members Rupert Grint , Luke Pasqualino and Ed Westwick -- who were in Pasadena, Calif.
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After 37 years as a firefighter, Captain Tom Moore of Fire Station 69 is retiring.
The Thousand Oaks resident came to Pacific Palisades in 2014 after working with the Hazardous Materials Task Force in San Fernando Valley, and the Urban Search and Rescue Task Force in Hollywood.
An LAFD captain on the C-shift, Moore has had to endure four orthopedic surgeries, including both shoulders, a knee and an elbow.
“We choose a profession where we use our body as a tool,” Moore said on his last day at the station on July 29. “Physically, we have to do so much.”
Through different assignments, he’s been to structure and brush fires, worked during the riots in 1992 and in the aftermath of the 1994 Northridge earthquake.
Moore was on the scene after the train crash in Chatsworth that saw 25 fatalities. “The emotional stresses are there,” he said. “We see lots of tragedies. It’s really tough sometimes.”
– Vince McMahon posted to Twitter promoting HBO’s Andre the Giant documentary by praising the late WWE Hall of Famer. You can see his post below:
Andre the Giant was an extraordinary human being who lived an extraordinary life. https://t.co/tBAwhXqep3 — Vince McMahon (@VinceMcMahon) February 2, 2018
– WWE’s stock closed at $34.52 on Friday, down $0.92 (2.6%) from the previous closing price.
– WWE posted the following bonus clip from this week’s Total Divas season finale, which features with Nikki Bella teasing Brie Bella about not being her maid of honor”
New Orleans Saints & Ochsner Hospital for Children(NEW ORLEANS) — Jarrius Robertson, the teenage superfan of the New Orleans Saints who is battling a chronic liver disease, will be honored with the Jimmy V Perseverance Award at this year’s ESPYs, it was announced Wednesday.
The 15-year-old who has already undergone two liver transplants and 13 surgeries works as the official “hype man” for the football team. Robertson was able to meet some of the Saints players in 2015 when they visited the Ochsner Hospital for Children in Jefferson, Louisiana.
“When I first heard the news I thought I was dreaming!” Robertson said …read more
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Twice a year, hundreds of Tri-State veterans take the trip of a lifetime to Washington D.C. to see the monuments built in their honor, and it's all thanks to Honor Flight of Southern Indiana.
ARLINGTON, Va. — Washington Capitals forward Nathan Walker is set to become the first Australian player to dress in an NHL game when he makes his debut Saturday night against the Montreal Canadiens.
Walker grew up in Sydney after he and his family emigrated from the United Kingdom when he was 2. After his brother Ryan was exposed to the sport, it became clear Nathan had pro potential and he moved to the Czech Republic at age 13 to play minor and then junior hockey.
The Capitals made Walker the first Australian selected in the NHL draft when they took him in the third round in 2014. After a few seasons in the minors, the 23-year-old developed into a strong penalty killer and earned a spot on Washington's season-opening roster.
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Singer considers suing AbbVie for killing drug merger Hell hath no fury like a hedge fund mogul losing money. Billionaire hedgie Paul Singer, stung by the busted $50 billion AbbVie-Shire drug merger in October, is not taking the...
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A predatory 80th minute strike from Nahki Wells gave Huddersfield Town all three points against Wigan Athletic at the DW Stadium.
In a low quality encounter, David Wagner's side avenged the Latics' 2-1 triumph at the John Smith's Stadium back in November by converting the only real effort on goal from both sides.
Elias Kachunga tried his luck from distance with home goalkeeper Jussi Jaaskelainen only able to parry the ball into the path of Wells who finished with aplomb from close range.
But who stood out to warrant the Man of the Match accolade? And who flattered to deceive or was below par?
Have your say below with our Player Rating Gadget letting you score each of David Wagner's men out of 10 and don't forget, you can also now rate the referee's performance as well!
BEIJING (AP) " China is reasserting its hard line on Taiwan following Panama's switching of diplomatic recognition from Taipei to Beijing.
Spokesman for the Cabinet's Taiwan Affairs Office Ma Xiaoguang told reporters Wednesday that there could be no deviation from Beijing's insistence that Taiwan recognize it's part of China.
The move by Panama this week was the clearest sign yet of China's drive to increase pressure on Taiwan's independence-leaning President Tsai Ing-wen.
Tsai's ruling Democratic Progressive Party says it wants stable relations with Beijing but hasn't endorsed the "one China" principle. Beijing cut ties with Tsai's government a year ago and has been steadily ratcheting up both diplomatic and economic pressure.
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The sides split amid civil war in 1949, and Beijing insists only it has the right to represent China in international society.
MIAMI (WSVN) - Miami Police cleared a bomb threat made to the Victoria Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Miami.
Police responded around 9 p.m. to the scene along Northwest Ninth Avenue and Northwest Third Street, Tuesday.
Update: The all clear has been given by our Bomb Squad and the roads have been reopened. https://t.co/TtBS0bNwb4 — Miami PD (@MiamiPD) July 4, 2018
The bomb squad checked the nursing home floor by floor before clearing the scene just after midnight.
According to a police spokesperson, no evacuations were ordered.
Several roads were shut down while officials investigated and have since been reopened.
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Several large retail companies, including Wal-Mart, Target, Best Buy, and Macy's, are making a direct appeal to President Donald Trump not to impose tariffs on goods imported from China. Aleksandra Michalska reports. Video provided by Reuters Newslook
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A D.C. Council member apologized for a social media post in which he claimed that Jewish financiers control the climate.
The Washington Post reported Sunday that Trayon White Sr. (D-Ward 8) posted a video to his official Facebook page as snow flurries were hitting the nation’s capital.
He said, “D.C. keep talking about ‘We are a resilient city.’ And that’s a model based off the Rothschilds controlling the climate to create natural disasters they can pay for to own the cities.”
White apologized, saying he didn’t realize his remarks were anti-Semitic.
The newspaper reported Monday that White contended that the Rothchilds’ control the World Bank and the federal government, making those remarks during a February gathering of top officials.
The Rothschilds are a famous European business dynasty that has been subject to anti-Semitic conspiracy theories.
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Official White House Photo by Pete Souza(NEW YORK) — President Obama will give his farewell address in his hometown of Chicago later this month, the White House announced Monday.
In an email, President Obama cited George Washington’s precedent-setting “peaceful, democratic transfer of power.” “He also set a precedent by penning a farewell address to the American people,” Obama notes, “and over the 220 years since, many American presidents have followed his lead.”
“I’m just beginning to write my remarks,” he says, “but I’m thinking about them as a chance to say thank you for this amazing journey, to celebrate the ways you’ve changed this country for the better these past eight years, and to offer some thoughts on where we all go from here.”
The speech will take place on Tuesday, January 10th.
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Nearly 6,000 Africans who participated in Middle East fights may return to Africa, warned African Union (AU) Peace and Security Commissioner, Smail Shergi, quoted by the France press.
According to data among the 30,000 foreigners who joined the terrorist group in the Middle East, there are 6,000 African fighters, Shergi said in a meeting in the Algerian town of Oran, devoted to the fight against terrorism. "The return of these people to Africa raises serious threats to security and stability, and requires certain actions and enhanced cooperation between African countries," the commissioner said, and urged the parties to prepare to deal with these circumstances. He urged them to exchange intelligence about the returning jihadists after the defeat of ISIS in Iraq and Syria.
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If you built a border wall inspired by Wynwood Walls, it would attract all the hipsters and tourists with their selfie sticks.
We have yet to see you begin erecting the wall you promised would mark the United States’ border with Mexico, but while you are working on that, might we offer Wynwood Walls as your inspiration?
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A few major developer tycoons basically transformed a neighborhood of abandoned warehouses into the city’s art district with the artwork of a few international muralists. Now Wynwood attracts all the swanky restaurants and cool kids.
That probably isn’t what you’re going for with the border wall, but the Wynwood Walls are still worth a visit.
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Sokratis is expected to become Unai Emery’s first signing since becoming Arsenal manager some time this week.
Defence has become a major issue for the Gunners after Per Mertesacker retired and Laurent Koscielny was struck by a serious injury.
And the 29-year-old looks to have secured a £16m move to the Emirates, thanks to transfer chief Mislintat.
It will be the third Borussia Dortmund player to make the switch, the club which the German scout used to work with.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang signed from Dortmund in January, with Henrikh Mkhitaryan also arriving, via Manchester United.
PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Washington State leading scorer Robert Franks has decided to withdraw from the NBA draft and will return for his senior season.
Franks, the Pac-12’s Most Improved Player last season, announced Wednesday that he would return.
Franks declared for the draft in March but did not hire an agent. His return is good news for Washington State, which lost Drick Bernstine to graduation and point guard Malachi Flynn to a transfer.
Last season, Franks averaged 17.4 points and 6 rebounds per game. He was an honorable mention All-Pac-12 selection.
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Kids in Carbondale can get free rides on public transportation this week.
The Jackson County Mass Transit District say all children 16 and under can ride for free between March 13-17 as part of Spring Break.
Children under 12 must be accompanied by a paying adult over the age of 17.
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The vernal equinox, also known as the March equinox or spring equinox, falls on March 20 this year at 10:15 a.m. MDT (10:14:29, to be exact). Loosely translated, equinox means “equal night.” Equinoxes happen twice per year, the vernal in March and the autumnal in September, when the sun is exactly perpendicular to the rotational axis of the earth, causing the length of day and night to be almost the same.
Most importantly, the vernal equinox is the time of seasonal change from winter to spring!
PHOENIX (AP) - Three Democrats have filed petitions to be on the primary ballot in the hopes of challenging incumbent Republican Gov. Doug Ducey this fall.
Kelly Fryer, the CEO of the YWCA Southern Arizona, filed nearly 11,000 signatures to get on the ballot, according to the Arizona Secretary of State’s office.
She’s running along with David Garcia, a U.S. Army veteran with a career in public education who filed more than 9,400 signatures. State Sen. Steve Farley, who was elected to the Statehouse in 2006 filed 8,770 signatures.
Libertarian candidate Kevin McCormick has also filed signatures.
Republican and former Secretary of State Ken Bennett has said he’s running and has been collecting signatures.
The filing deadline for candidacy is 5 p.m. on May 30.
Arizona’s primary is August 28.
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A 19-year-old Afghan asylum-seeker suffered serious burns after setting himself on fire at a supermarket warehouse in Bavaria, German police said.
Police said that the man poured gasoline over himself and set himself ablaze early Monday in Gaimersheim, a town between Nuremberg and Munich. He had bought the gasoline shortly before at a filling station.
The blaze was extinguished swiftly by other people at the scene, but the man was seriously injured.
The man’s motives weren’t immediately clear. Police say he was carrying a knife but didn’t use it.
Opposition lawmaker Son Chhay, seen speaking to CNRP supporters at an event earlier this month, has requested an inquiry into silica sand extraction in the Kingdom. Facebook Opposition lawmaker Son Chhay has asked Mines Minister Suy Sem to release detailed information about the export of silica sand - which was last month revealed to be exempt from a ban on sand exports - threatening "to impeach" the minister if he does not comply.
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China is rising.
There are few segments of the global economy where this is more evident than the auto industry. For more car makers, China is the most important market in the world. The Middle Kingdom's new-found wealth and 1.5 billion strong population have helped create a booming car market. Not even economic uncertainty, environmental challenges, and overburdened infrastructure can put a damper on this party.
This is why the Beijing Auto Show will serve as the capstone to the 2017-2018 auto show season.
Beijing 2018 will feature a solid mix of futuristic concepts and daily drivers from a variety of brands like BMW, Buick, Infiniti, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, Maybach, Nissan, Volkswagen, Volvo, and Polestar. Electric vehicles will be out in force in light of China's new focus on non-internal combustion mobility.
The 2018 Beijing Auto Show will be open to the public from April 29 to May 4 at the China International Exhibition Center.
Chinese conglomerate HNA Group Co. said its chairman and co-founder Wang Jian died after being injured in an accident during a business trip in France.
HNA 000616, -0.29% said Wang, 57 years old, died unexpectedly on Tuesday local time after an accidental fall. He had been traveling in Provence.
In a statement Wednesday, HNA’s other co-founder, Chen Feng, and Chief Executive Adam Tan said: “Together we mourn the loss of an exceptionally gifted leader and role model, whose vision and values will continue to be a beacon for all who had the good fortune to know him, as well as for the many others whose lives he touched through his work and philanthropy.”
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The tournament is a two-man, better ball event and usually draws a large field. The entry fee is $100 per player. Call Link Hills professional Bob Ward at (423) 639-2961 for more information or to enter.
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A Minnesota judge will hear oral arguments on whether to dismiss the case against the officer who shot and killed Philando Castile during a July traffic stop.
St. Anthony police Officer Jeronimo Yanez is charged with manslaughter and other counts. His attorneys will argue at Wednesday’s hearing that the case should be dismissed. They’ve said in court papers that Castile was reaching for his gun and the shooting was justified.
Prosecutors disagree. They’ve filed documents saying issues raised by the defense should be decided by a jury.
Castile, who was black, was killed July 6. The shooting’s gruesome aftermath was streamed live on Facebook by his girlfriend. Prosecutors have said the 32-year-old was shot after telling Yanez he was armed. Authorities later discovered Castile was licensed to carry a weapon.
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SHENZHEN, China (AP) — Top-seeded Agnieszka Radwanska saved three match points before edging Duan Ying-ying of China 6-2, 6-7 (4), 7-5 in the first round of the Shenzhen Open on Monday.
Radwanska, the defending champion, cruised through the first set without facing a break point, but struggled in the final two sets, dropping serve five times to the 103rd-ranked wild card entry.
The Pole relied on her strong defense to close out the match in just under 2 1/2 hours, chasing down a well-placed drop shot and hitting a forehand crosscourt winner to set up match point.
In other matches, second-seeded Simona Halep, the 2015 champion, defeated Jelena Jankovic 6-1, 3-6, 6-3; third-seeded Johanna Konta routed Cagla Buyukakcay 6-2, 6-0; and Serbian qualifier Nina Stojanovic took out fifth-seeded Timea Babos 1-6, 7-5, 6-2.
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Amid reports that Kanye West is scaring friends by saying he’s going to take control of every aspect of his work, we hear that West has fired manager Scooter Braun.
The Blast reported on Monday that people close to the rapper worry that he has been acting in a way that’s similar to his behavior just before his breakdown in 2016, telling people that “Yeezy is the new Apple” and saying he doesn’t need people with “titles” doing things for him.
West hired Braun a couple of years ago, and took on more responsibility in March of this year after West’s longtime manager Izvor “Izzy” Zivkovic stepped down. But sources tell us that it’s over between West and Braun.
West has spent the past week tweeting “philosophy,” upsetting fans by praising with the right-wing commentators and reportedly telling a radio host that he “love[s] Donald Trump.”
An out of control fire has ripped through a suburban neighbourhood in Brisbane with the ferocious flames able to be seen from across the city.
Two homes at Westlake, in the city's outer west, caught alight shortly after 11am on Thursday morning.
Fire crews are continuing to battle the blaze, but say it has completely destroyed the two neighbouring homes.
An out of control fire has ripped through a suburban neighbourhood (pictured) in Brisbane's west, with the ferocious flames able to be seen from across the city
Fire crews are continuing to battle the blaze, but say it has completely destroyed the two neighbouring homes
Emergency services report one house has a partially collapsed roof, while the roof of a second home fully collapsed. The cause of the blaze is not yet clear.
All residents of the two homes are safe but one person has been taken to hospital as a precaution.
Two pets - a cat and a dog - remain missing, according to the Queensland Fire Service.
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ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) – A Florida woman sparked an explosion of a propane barbecue grill being transported in her SUV when police say she lit up a cigarette.
Orlando police Lt. Cindy Lane tells news outlets that the grill was turned on and the propane tank was open in the back of the red Kia Sorento as she left a barbecue at the Central Florida Fairgrounds on Sunday afternoon.
Lane says the woman and her husband were burned and their sports utility vehicle was severely damaged. The couple’s injuries are not considered to be life-threatening.
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HOLLYWOOD hunk George Clooney has lost nearly two dozen pounds — seemingly overnight — leaving pals wondering if the Ocean’s Eleven star is seriously ill or battling stress at home. “He’s lost a ton of weight in a fairly short time,” one Hollywood insider tells STAR.
“It’s led to a lot of speculation something may be wrong with him physically or that personal issues are dragging him down.” The 55-year-old actor seemed a shell of his former brawny, 190-pound self as he walked through Los Angeles International Airport in March — shocking spy witnesses. Sources also note George has a lot of “trepidation” as he waits for wife Amal to deliver twins — a boy and a girl — this summer.
WINNIPEG — Patrice Cormier scored twice as the Manitoba Moose downed the Milwaukee Admirals 6-1 on Sunday in American Hockey League action.
Chase De Leo had a goal and two assists for the Moose (18-5-3), who improved to 10-0-1 in their last 11 games. Brendan Lemieux, JC Lipon and Mike Sgarbossa rounded out the attack for the Winnipeg Jets’ AHL affiliate.
Tyler Kelleher opened the scoring in the first for Milwaukee (12-11-1).
Jamie Phillips made 32 saves for the win in net as Juuse Saros kicked out 37 shots in defeat.
Manitoba converted once on three power plays and the Admirals were scoreless on six attempts.
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COVENTRY, R.I. (AP) — Police say a woman in Rhode Island had taken out a gun to investigate a noise when she accidentally shot herself.
Coventry police say the woman slipped Friday night and the gun she was carrying discharged, striking her. She had been looking into a noise she heard from behind her home.
WJAR-TV (http://bit.ly/2iWGKBm ) reports the woman was taken to Kent Hospital to be treated for injuries. Her condition wasn’t clear.
A police investigation confirmed it was an accidental, self-inflicted gunshot wound.
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Kelsea Ballerini performs at tonight’s 2017 Symphony Fashion Show fundraiser this evening at Nashville’s Schermerhorn Symphony Center.
Tyler Farr is featured on the song, “My Truck,” on Colt Ford’s new album, Love Hope Faith. If you pre-order the project, which comes out May 5, you’ll be able to instantly download the track.
Rosanne Cash will be one of this year’s inductees into the Austin City Limits Hall of Fame. She’ll be honored, along with the late Roy Orbison and the Neville Brothers, at a ceremony in Austin, Texas on October 5.
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"I am the 4th generation to serve our country in the family," said Spc. Andrew Ayala, an intelligence analyst with the 316th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), a Army Reserve unit from Coraopolis, Pa.," Continuing the families service is one of the main reasons I'm here."(U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Christopher Bigelow)
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Crime Stoppers Atlanta is asking for the community's help in locating these wanted fugitives in Gwinnett County.
The organization is offering rewards of up to $2,000 for the capture of these wanted criminals.
Check out a slideshow of the most wanted fugitives in Gwinnett County.
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If you've seen any of these men or have any information on their whereabouts, please contact Crime Stoppers at 404-577-8477.
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(CNN) It is a mouthwatering clash which will be the hot topic of football discussions for many months.
On Monday, defending champions Real Madrid were drawn against big spending Paris Saint-Germain in what will be the stand-out tie of the Champions League last 16 stage.
It is a match which will put Cristiano Ronaldo -- a five-time Ballon d'Or winner and the highest scorer in the tournament's history -- against Neymar, the world's most expensive player.
It's also the first litmus test of PSG's Champions League ambitions after the recruitment of Neymar and Kylain Mbappe last summer.
Other last-16 highlights include former champions Chelsea versus five-time winners Barcelona and Juventus' clash against Tottenham Hotspur, who beat Real 3-1 at home in the group stages.
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Dozens in the metro got to hear their favorite Christmas songs performed by some very talented young musicians. It's all part of St. Joseph Catholic School's annual holiday concert, "Gifts of the Season."
The concert includes the work of fine arts students who specialize in the school's music, visual arts, and chorus classes.
"It's a concert band, and we take a different approach as far as the style of music we play," said Ronnie Russell, the school's director of fine arts. "Of course we have the freedom to celebrate musically the birth of Christ, and we do that in the first half of our program with traditional Christmas music, and in the second half, we get into popular, pop Christmas music."
Students also performed outside the theater during intermission as well.
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Jim Kennedy, owner of Jim Kennedy Sales and Leasing, will retire after selling and leasing cars for "a good deal" for 26 years to lucky buyers in the community and those who serve in the U.S. military. Kennedy proudly stands in front of his "Wall of Fame," which contains photos of all of his former customers with their new cars.
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An African penguin bites into a heart shaped valentine at the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco, Monday, Feb. 13, 2017. The valentines will be used as nesting material.
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ASHTABULA, Ohio (AP) — A housing inspector under investigation for the theft of $260,000 from a vacant home has been charged with raping a woman during an inspection last September.
The Star Beacon newspaper reports 47-year-old John Artuso was arrested Thursday after being indicted on rape, kidnapping and sexual battery charges by an Ashtabula County grand jury.
County Prosecutor Nicholas Iarocci said the victim contacted authorities in December after learning that Artuso, an Ashtabula housing inspector, was under investigation after he found money inside a home scheduled to be demolished.
Ashtabula police said in a search warrant affidavit that Artuso gave some of the money to other people. The affidavit said police and the FBI had been investigating Artuso for public corruption involving prostitutes and bribery.
The news comes after ABC canceled its 'Roseanne' reboot, creating a hole on its Tuesday night comedy block.
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The last stage of the Canadian Culinary Championships are underway
The last stage and most anticipated event of the Canadian Culinary Championships are underway in Kelowna.
The grand finale is a competition where anything goes. The 11 competing chefs, from around the country, create their best dish, paired with either Canadian wine, beer or spirt, for the almost 600 guests to sample.
RELATED: Students excited to be part of Culinary Championships in Kelowna
Some of the dishes being prepared include smoked pork consommé by chef Barry Mooney of Nova Scotia, rotisserie chicken tuile by David Vinoya of Regina, and braised beef cheek and smoke tongue by chef Nick Jewczyk of St. John’s.
RELATED: 11 of Canada’s top chefs land in Kelowna
The winner and champion chef of 2018 will be announced later Saturday evening.
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LONG BEACH, Calif. (AP) - A Tulsa, Oklahoma man who ambushed and killed a woman and her 4-year-old daughter in an unprovoked attack on a Long Beach, California, street will spend life in prison.
Twenty-three-year-old Brandon Colbert Jr. was sentenced to two life terms without parole on Friday. A judge said he's shown no "respect, sorrow nor remorse."
The hearing was disrupted when Colbert, who has a history of mental illness, tried to leave court, saying he didn't want to stay for victim impact statements. Three bailiffs tackled him and he was strapped to a chair.
Prosecutors say in 2016, Colbert hid behind a sign and opened fire with a shotgun, killing 26-year-old Carina Mancera and her daughter, Jennabel Anaya.
The girl's father wasn't hit.
Colbert didn't know the family.
DNA linked him to the killings.
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The Green River Police Department says a subject suffered minor injuries after jumping from a moving vehicle following a verbal dispute.
According to police reports, officers of the Green River Police Department responded at about 2:59 p.m. on Tuesday to the area of West Teton Boulevard and Shoshone Avenue for the report of someone who was injured after exiting a moving vehicle.
It was reported that a vehicle was traveling eastbound on Shoshone Avenue and stopped at the intersection with West Teton Boulevard. The vehicle turned south onto West Teton Boulevard when a passenger exited the moving vehicle following a verbal dispute with the driver.
The person who jumped from the vehicle was checked on scene by Castle Rock Ambulance Service. The subject was transported to the hospital for further evaluation and was later released.
No further information on this incident was immediately available.
Billie Lee is serving up some storylines this season.
"I love that people are going to see a trans woman dating. That's cool."
Two dogs died in a house fire that caused an estimated $60,000 damage Sunday evening to a Junction City home, authorities said. First-arriving crews found light smoke coming from a door at the residence.
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Is the iPhone Supercycle Dead?
Bloomberg Gadfly columnist Alex Webb calls the end of the Apple iPhone supercycle. He speaks with Mark Barton and Vonnie Quinn on "Bloomberg Markets." (Webb is a Bloomberg Gadfly columnist. The opinions expressed are his own.) (Source: Bloomberg)
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BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Mets closer Jeurys Familia pitched an inning for Double-A Binghamton on Monday as he prepares to return from a 15-game suspension under Major League Baseball's domestic violence policy.
Familia worked a 1-2-3 sixth inning against Portland in his second appearance this season, throwing six of his nine pitches for strikes. He is eligible to return to New York's roster Thursday, when the team wraps a three-game home series against Philadelphia.
Familia's suspension stems from an altercation with his wife last fall. He was arrested Oct. 31 on a simple assault charge, but prosecutors later dropped the case. Under the domestic violence policy, a player can be disciplined absent a criminal conviction
Serena Williams’ 75-yrs-old father moves to divorce wife over theft
Richard Williams, a tennis coach and father of female tennis sensations – Venus and Serena – has filed for divorce from his wife, Lakeisha Williams. The 75-year-old is accusing Lakeisha of stealing his social security checks and forging his signature to transfer property, which include cars and a house, to her name in court documents […]
Serena Williams’ 75-yrs-old father moves to divorce wife over theft
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WXYZ Detroit - On Sunday, August 13, Spotlight on the News will focus on two major summer events in Southeast Michigan, the Woodward Dream Cruise and the annual Detroit Jazz Festival. Guests will include: Dream Cruise Executive Director Tony Michaels, Ford Performance Car Marketing Manager Jim Owens, Detroit Jazzfest President & CEO Chris Collins, Motor City Solutions Car Restoration Shop Owner Jeff Adwell, 1966 Ford Mustang Owner Wendy Kozma and 1971 Chevy Monte Carlo Owner Richard Gebstadt.
Spotlight on the News, now in its 52th season, is Michigan's longest-running weekly news and public affairs television program. It airs every Sunday at 10:00 a.m. on WXYZ-TV/Channel 7 in Detroit and 2:30 p.m. on 23.1 WKAR-HD in East Lansing and 6 p.m. on 23.2 WKAR World.
It's the Grand Slam nobody really wants. In finishing second at the US PGA Championship on Sunday, South Africa's Louis Oosthuizen has now finished runner-up at all four of golf's majors.
The 34-year-old finished level with Francesco Molinari and Patrick Reed behind winner Justin Thomas at Quail Hollow, to add to his so-near-yet-so-far achievements at the 2012 Masters, the 2015 Open and the 2015 US Open.
Oosthuizen, however, could find the funny side of his Grand Slam of near-misses: he posted a video on Twitter of him lip-syncing to Andra Day's song Rise Up, which soon racked up the retweets.
The European Union's financial affairs chief is in Greece for talks on the bailout-dependent country's slow-moving negotiations with its international creditors.
Pierre Moscovici met Greek Finance Minister Euclid Tsakalotos Wednesday, and was due to hold talks later with Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras.
Tsipras' left-led government was hoping by next week to conclude dragging negotiations on spending cuts and reforms demanded by Greece's European creditors and the International Monetary Fund.
An agreement would allow the country to join the European Central Bank's bond-buying program, and ease its way to tapping bond markets again later this year.
But Athens refuses to introduce new austerity measures, and next week's meeting of eurozone finance ministers is not expected to provide a full breakthrough in the talks.
Greece has depended on international bailouts since 2010.
PARIS Police officers were deliberately targeted in the Paris Champs Elysees avenue shooting, but it is too early to say what the motive was, French Interior Ministry spokesman Pierre-Henry Brandet said on Thursday.
Police sources had said earlier that the shooting could have been an attempt at an armed robbery.
(Reporting by John Irish, Gerard Bon and Emmanuel Jarry; Writing by Ingrid Melander)
Activist investors seeking to block Clariant’s merger (OTCPK:CLZNF, OTCPK:CLZNY) with Huntsman (HUN -1.8% ) say they own “significantly more” than 15% of Clariant shares and are seeking to increase their stake, adding to the growing doubts that the merger ever will be completed.
White Tale Holdings became Clariant's largest shareholder last month with a disclosed 15.2% stake, and they say the proposed deal significantly undervalued Clariant and overvalued HUN.
Martin Lehmann, who manages the 3V Invest Swiss Small & Mid Cap fund, says he does not expect the deal to go through at the proposed terms and that Clariant will be unable to win the necessary two thirds of shareholder votes.
White Tale, "like us, see[s] limited strategic rationale in the deal and may be able to rally others against it, though it is likely to be approved by antitrust authorities with few hurdles," Berenberg analysts say.
A local tax woman is in legal trouble on this eve of the tax filing deadline. According to the IRS- Criminal Investigation Division, Cristina Gonzalez was arrested Monday morning on charges of tax evasion and aiding the the preparation of false tax returns.
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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE (CBSLA) — Vandenberg Air Force Base plans to launch an unarmed intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) on Wednesday morning.
The Air Force Global Strike Command Minuteman III ICBM test launch is scheduled for April 25 between 3:26 a.m. and 9:36 a.m.
The previous Minuteman III test launch was on Aug. 2, 2017. A February 2018 launch was postponed.
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Those who have walked on Central Avenue's sidewalks this summer near The Vault may have noticed a recent addition to the area that has left many with a sense of intrigue.
Next to a tree sits a painted piano with the words "Play Me" written on it with a chair placed in front. On several occasions citizens have paused on their walk and taken a minute to sit down and play a tune. An upbeat rhythm could be heard during the Rally in the Valley Parade, and if one visits The Vault's Facebook page a video of two people playing Journey graces the top of the page.
So, one might ask, where did this piano suddenly appear from?
According to Wes Anderson, Justin Jones had this piano with a hairline fracture in the harp. While the piano is unsalvageable for sale, it still works just fine at this point and Anderson thought the City Park Bandshell would make a good home for it.
More on this story can be found in the June 26 edition of the Times-Record.
Winning numbers drawn in '5 Card Cash' game
MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Wisconsin Lottery's "5 Card Cash" game were:
QC-AH-10C-5D-9D
(QC, AH, 10C, 5D, 9D)
NEW YORK (AP) — Police in New York City say a 34-year-old woman was found dead in her Brooklyn apartment with her hands handcuffed behind her back and a plastic bag over her head.
Police say Ketsia Zephir was found dead Sunday afternoon in her Flatbush home. Investigators say there were no signs of a struggle.
The superintendent of the building says there were at least three other residents living in the apartment.
The medical examiner will determine the cause of death. An investigation continues.
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Happy July 4th, folks! We have yet another hot & humid day ahead – but it won’t be quite as brutal as yesterday. Expect high temps mainly in the upper 80s, with some low 90s. There is also a chance for isolated thunderstorms mainly inland…but not as intense as yesterday!
Overall outdoor plans still look fine, you might have to just duck inside for a couple of minutes while any showers pass. It’s gonna be steamy again, so the pool or a shaded area would be good bets!
The forecast for tomorrow appears very similar to our weather today – perhaps with a few more peeks of sun. Highs reach the upper 80s with plenty of humidity. Friday looks like the best bet for rain in our forecast, with some drenching thunderstorms expected as a cold front moves through. Once the front crosses the area, we’ll enjoy MUCH lower humidity and temperatures this weekend.
Have a great holiday!
Taylor caught two of three targets for 11 yards in Sunday's 26-16 win over the Texans.
Fellow wideout Marquise Goodwin was able to replicate his improved production with new quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo on Sunday, but the boost in usage we saw from Taylor last week fell by the wayside. The rookie's skill set is best suited for short to intermediate routes, and the 49ers' signal caller felt comfortable spreading the ball around on those types of throws, which directly ate in to Taylor's target share. San Francisco's offense has looked better as a whole under Garoppolo, but it appears that no receiver other than Goodwin can be relied upon for a heavy usage on a week-to-week basis. That said, another favorable matchup against an inconsistent secondary is on deck next Sunday against the Titans, so owners in a pinch in deeper PPR leagues could always take a gamble on Taylor.
We're back live again this afternoon with the Cambridge News live blog, here to bring you the latest traffic and travel news from across the county, and beyond.
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NEW DELHI (AP) — An Indian company that is partnering with the Trump Organization on an office tower project outside New Delhi has been accused of running an elaborate real estate swindle that cheated investors out of nearly $150 million.
Documents obtained by The Associated Press make no mention of the Trump Organization, and focus largely on two real estate deals that began years before the organization signed a 2016 agreement with IREO to partner on an office tower outside of New Delhi.
Ramesh Sanka, the former CEO of the real estate firm IREO, says he saw "various acts of cheating, fraud and misappropriation of money," creating "huge wrongful gains" for the company's managing director and his associates.
Top IREO officials could not be reached for comment.
BRIEF-Shenzhen Kaifa Technology to pay A shares annual div for FY 2016 on June 22
* Says it will pay cash dividend of 0.50 yuan(before tax)/10 shares for 2016 to shareholders of record on June 21
Ryan collected a pair of helpers in Thursday's season opener against Washington.
The trio of Ryan, Derick Brassard and Mark Stone was electric in the loss, racking up a combined seven points. Ryan only managed 13 goals in an injury-riddled 2016-17 campaign, but he got back on track with a very impressive postseason. The 30-year-old is a solid sniper locked into a top-six role, making him worth owning in most fantasy formats.
iStock/ThinkstockBy DR. JENNIFER ASHTON, ABC News Senior Medical Contributor
For some, being in a big crowd can bring on feelings of panic and anxiety.
This is a real disorder and it’s called enochlophobia. It’s closely related to agoraphobia, which is the fear of being humiliated, often in large groups of people.
If you feel a panic attack coming on, here are three things you can try immediately:
The first is something called belly breathing. Put one hand on your abdomen and the other hand on your chest and take turns breathing against one hand and then the other.
Financial Express mentioned a UBC study in an article about the relevance of colour in a car showroom.
The UBC study noted blue is the colour of clear communication.
God is transcendentally Holy. His love is holy, his judgment is holy, his ways are holy, his spirit is holy, everything he is, is summed up in one word HOLY.
Sharonee releases a single titled Mimo (Holy), off her just released 12 track album “The Oblation”. A beautiful song of worship describing God in his holiness. This song will take you to a deeper level in your worship and reverence for the Holy God.
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If you’re in need of a date night, after school help, or just a sitter so you can get your to-do list done, we all know it can be hard to find someone trustworthy. Local mom Molly Smalley talks about her creation Nounou Neighbors.
Christmas came early for dogs at an Aberdeen pub this weekend.
Slains Castle, on Belmont Street, held a doggy day, with activities and treats specially designed for those of the four-legged variety in an effort to raise funds for Mrs Murray’s Cat and Dog Home.
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The Santa Paws Doggie Grotto saw dogs from across the city get their pictures taken with Santa for a small fee, with all profits going to the rehoming centre.
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel is preparing to extradite a 63-year-old citizen to the United States, where he is wanted on suspicion of killing his mother.
The state prosecution says Monday it has asked the court to declare Thomas Joseph Gross fit for extradition. The American extradition request says Gross travelled to Florida in 2012 to visit his mother. The night before his return to Israel he allegedly drugged her and stabbed her to death in her car outside her Lakewood Ranch home. The next morning he called 911, saying he had found her body, and tried to portray the scene as a suicide or robbery gone wrong.
Gross’ Israeli lawyer says he was previously questioned and released by authorities and the extradition is a shaming attempt by his sister over an inheritance battle.
Former "Sex and the City" star Cynthia Nixon says she'll challenge Gov. Andrew Cuomo in New York's Democratic primary in September.
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese telecommunications, internet and solar company SoftBank Group Corp. is buying U.S. investment company Fortress Investment Group for $3.3 billion.
The deal was announced by both sides Wednesday. New York-based Fortress, which manages global investments, said its senior professionals will stay to keep up its fund performance.
Tokyo-based SoftBank has been aggressive in global acquisitions. Chief Executive Masayoshi Son was recently seen with President Donald Trump, who praised his promise to invest and create jobs in the U.S.
SoftBank owns the U.S. wireless company Sprint Corp. and Britain’s ARM Holdings. ARM is known as an innovator in the “internet of things,” and in technology used in smartphones.
It has set up a $25 billion private fund for technology investments that it says may grow to $100 billion.
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Hopewell residents will vote on their representative for the 63rd District seat in the Virginia House of Delegates during the Democratic primary on June 13. Incumbent Delegate Lashrecse Arid will face challenger Gerry Rawlinson for the second time in a head-to-head campaign. Last year Delegate Arid rose above the completion in the 2016 Democratic Primary battling against four other candidates: Larry Brown Sr., Atiba H. Muse, W.H. 'Mouse' Jones Jr. and of course Gerry J. Rawlinson.
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First full day of jury deliberations
The jury are out in the trial of three men over the murder of heroin-dealer Mark Hillman.
Brandon Bilsborough, 19, and Connor Hunt, 18, deny murdering the dad-of-three by luring him to Lloyd Close, Everton, with a fake drugs order and “ambushing” him on April 27 last year.
Mr Hillman, 26, was hit in the back by two bullets fired from a revolver as he tried to run from his killers, and died at the scene.
Bilsborough’s brother-in-law Paul Smith, 35, of Wyncroft Street in Dingle, is also on trial charged with assisting an offender after driving the pair to London City Airport the day after the murder.
The jury of eight women and four men retired at 3.40pm on Tueday and began deliberating again at 10.15am this morning.
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A huge blaze broke out on a 10-storey building in Sydney's CBD on Thursday morning.
A witness said there was a "huge amount of damage on the facade of the building" after the fire broke out near Legal Grounds Cafe and not far from Parliament House.
The fire at a construction site on Macquarie Street. Photo: Twitter/@tsdheo - Douglas Thompson
Macquarie Street was closed in both directions while 12 fire crews attended.
Witness Ignatius Corboy told Channel Nine's Today show he "saw it start out".
"It seems to have been started from some form of electrical spark or something on the plastic mesh and, as we all know, plastic, as soon as it catches, it just goes up," he said.
Rodney pitched a scoreless ninth inning and struck out one batter en route to collecting a save in Sunday's 3-1 win over the Dodgers.
After being blown up for three runs while recording one out just one day earlier in a non-save situation, Rodney looked right at home in the ninth inning Sunday, working around a one-out walk to record his fourth save of the season without much stress. Rodney's 10.13 ERA and 6:5 K:BB ratio over 5.1 innings this season certainly don't look good, but since he's yet to blow a save chance this season, it looks like he still has some leeway as the team's closer.
RICHMOND, Va. (AP)  DowDuPont Inc. says it is investing $50 million in its global operations that make Kevlar, a high-strength fiber that's manufactured at a Virginia plant, among other locations.
The Richmond Times-Dispatch reports the investment will go toward upgrading and modernizing equipment to improve production, quality and automation.
The company didn't say how much of the $50 million would be invested at the company's Spruance plant in Chesterfield County. John Richard, a company executive, says the money won't mean additional hiring at the plant, which employs about 1,800 people.
Kevlar also is manufactured in Ireland and through a joint venture in Japan.
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It is used in bullet-resistant vests and other protective apparel such as gloves and boots. Richard says the investment is the result of "strong demand" in global markets.
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× Louisiana gal hoping for Arie’s heart on new season of ‘The Bachelor’
NEW ORLEANS – The new season of ABC’s hit show, “The Bachelor” is set to premiere on January 1st. There are 29 ladies vying for Arie Luyendyk Jr.’s heart.
Arie is a 35-year old race car driver who was the runner-up on Emily Maynard’s season of The Bachelorette in 2012.
One of the ladies hoping to win Arie’s heart is a gal from Louisiana.
Her bio said her name is 33-year old, Lauren J. She’s from New Roads, Louisiana, which is a few hours away from New Orleans.
Her occupation is listed as “recent master’s graduate.”
Go Lauren! We’re rooting for you and your quest for love!
Meet all the other girls on Arie’s season, HERE.
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EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) – Michigan State University extension experts say they think this year’s Michigan apple harvest is ahead of schedule.
Our media partners at MLive report that MSU extension says data collected from around the state suggest the apple harvest will be significantly early for certain varieties in some parts of the state.
The data show that predicted peak harvest dates will fall anywhere from a few days to an entire week ahead of normal.
For example, MacIntosh apples are ten to 11 days ahead of normal in parts of Michigan and a few days ahead of 2016.
Peak harvest for Red Delicious apples is predicted one to eight days ahead of normal, depending on what region they’re in.
Wisconsin Singer/Songwriter Series will present JAN KRIST & JIM BIZER in concert Saturday, Oct. 14th. The event will take place at the UNITARIAN CHURCH - NORTH, 13800 North Port Washington Road in Mequon - just south of Pioneer Road. Tickets are $17 in advance, $10 for students ( at all times) or $21 at the door.
Discounts of $1 (off at the door price) per donated food items ( up to a maximum of 4 ) will be given at the door.
Coffee, water, juices, and snacks will be available. All seating is general admission.
Kidnappers of the Oniyani of Iyani-Akoko in Ondo State, Oba Joel Daodu, are demanding a N5 million ransom before they will release him. The monarch was kidnapped near Oba-Akoko on the Owo-Ikare road on Saturday April 15th alongside one of his prominent chiefs, John Afelumo. The kidnappers had earlier demanded a N15 million ransom but have now reduced it to N5 million.
The Clark County Coroner identified a man who was shot and killed after an argument near downtown Las Vegas.
The coroner said Patrick Jordan Outhoummountry, 22, died from multiple gunshot wounds. He was shot after an argument broke out between several people in the 100 block of Martin Luther King Boulevard, near Bonanza Road on May 24.
RELATED: Man killed in shooting on MLK near Bonanza
Las Vegas Metro police originally responded to the scene at 10:18 p.m. Outhoummountry was taken to the hospital where he later died, police said.
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Whether it's two bicycle repairmen from North Carolina creating a flying machine or an enterprising scientist from Washington building an artificial heart, the beauty of inventions is they can come from pretty much anywhere.
Faculty at MidAmerica Nazarene University decided to see which inventions best represented each state.
Going back to the late 18th century, the inventions range from blue jeans to the iPhone. They were picked based on the impact they've left on society, the economy, or science.
These inventions won't soon be forgotten.
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Germany's Foreign Ministry says two people who lived in Germany, one of them a German citizen, are believed to have died in the New Year's attack on an Istanbul nightclub. Ministry spokesman Martin Schaefer says that both resided in Bavaria.
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Another day with temperatures getting past 95 degrees, with a couple of record high temperatures, such as Providence Rhode Island at 95 degrees. Boston also got to 95 degrees, but the record is 98 degrees, set back in 1984.
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SALT LAKE CITY (AP)  Police have arrested a Utah woman believed to be the pajama-wearing robber in at least six bank robberies in the Salt Lake City area, including five in less than two hours on Saturday morning.
Unified police Lt. Brian Lohrke (LOHR'-key) said Monday that 40-year-old Nannette Perkins was arrested Sunday at her Taylorsville home after Salt Lake City police received a tip about her identity.
Lohrke says the robber did little to hide her appearance.
She wore pajama bottoms, eyeglasses and a blue bandanna over dark hair in a ponytail while allegedly robbing banks in Cottonwood Heights, Salt Lake City, Sandy, Holladay and West Valley City.
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Lohrke says he doesn't know what Perkins was wearing when she was arrested.
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MORGAN COUNTY, Colo. — The body of a man was found in a vacant garage by workers who were preparing to demolish it on Monday, the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office said.
Deputies were called to the 19000 block of Highway 34 and are treating the death as a homicide, the sheriff’s office said. The property, which has been vacant for a few years, is near Saunders Road in Fort Morgan.
An autopsy has been scheduled for Tuesday in an attempt to identify the person.
The Fort Morgan Police Department and the Morgan County Coroner’s Office assisted the sheriff’s office in the investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to call the sheriff’s office at 970-867-2461.
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The Cherokee Area Council of Scouting will search for a new Scout executive. Ty Roberts resigned his position with the Cherokee Area Council for a full time position with the US Army. The Council represents Scouting in a six-county footprint in Northeast Oklahoma.
The resignation was effective immediately. Council President, Chris Cook says the scouts appreciate Roberts's service to our country through the National Guard and now for his active duty.
The search process will begin in the next two weeks and is expected to take 90 days to complete.
The Cherokee Area Council has more than 100 years of Scouting service in NE Oklahoma. Plans are underway for the August membership kickoff with the new Family of Scouting in the Cub Scout program serving girls and boys. Local staff and volunteer Scout leaders look forward to another successful year for youth gaining life skills plus social interaction and character development.
ATHENS May 2Greece said on Tuesday it expects to wrap up talks with its foreign creditors on fiscal issues and reforms by May 22 to conclude a crucial bailout review which will open the way for the disbursement of vital loans that the country needs to get to repay debt.
Government spokesman Dimitris Tzanakopoulos also said it wants an agreement on debt relief by then, the day when Eurogroup finance ministers meet in Brussels.
The Greek parliament will legislate on May 16 new measures agreed with international lenders. (Reporting by Renee Maltezou and Lefteris Papadimas Editing by Jeremy Gaunt)
The Federal Reserve’s latest update to its economic outlook shows officials are still penciling in one more rate rise this year after Wednesday’s increase, amid forecasts that showed a weaker inflation projection and an even rosier the job market outlook.
The forecasts were released in conjunction with the outcome of the interest-rate setting Federal Open Market Committee meeting, updating views last put down in March.
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The Rotary Club of Epworth and Isle of Axholme held its usual event at the switching on of the Christmas Lights in Epworth and it proved very successful once again this year.
It begins with the collection for re-homing of any soft toys looking for a new owner along with some lovely hand knitted toys.
A wrapping evening prior to the event with pizza and wine made the task of wrapping over 200 soft toys in cellophone a very convivial one. The evening itself was very cold but lots of warm smiles and festive spirit made for a lovely evening and we raised £ 223.85 for Bluebell Wood Childrens’ Hospice.
A spokesman said: “We are also hoping to raise more money for this very good cause from ‘guessing the names of the teddies’ in three hampers situated in the Salon, High Street, Epworth, The Queen’s Head, Queen Street, Epworth and Axholme Decorating Centre, Albion Hill Epworth.
“Thank you to everyone who helped in any way.”
(THE HILL) — Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) is set to announce a federal jobs proposal that would guarantee a job with at least a $15-per-hour wage and health benefits to every adult American “who wants or needs one,” The Washington Post reports.
The senator is still in the early stages of crafting the plan, according to the Post, which would provide a job or required training for any American.
Sanders’s office has yet to release the details of the plan’s funding, but previous large-scale projects proposed by the Vermont progressive have involved ending tax breaks for the wealthiest Americans and large corporations.
RUTLAND, Vt. (AP) - A regional planning committee has refused to sign off on a proposed solar project in Rutland amid concerns over its visual impact on a neighboring home.
The Rutland Herald reports the commission refused to endorse one of the three 500-kilowatt projects proposed near Thomas Dairy after resident Eileen Coughlin complained because it would have a negative effect on the aesthetics of her nearby home.
Rutland Regional Planning Commission executive director Ed Bove said Monday that Coughlin used photo simulations to make her case.
Select Board Chairman Josh Terenzini said Monday the town was glad the regional commission "had hit the pause button" on the project because of the visual impacts.
Developer Triland Partners of New Hampshire has been invited to a Tuesday meeting to discuss the project.
FILE - In this Monday, April 2, 2018 file photo, Villanova's Donte DiVincenzo (10) chases the loose ball against Michigan's Charles Matthews (1) during the second half in the championship game of the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament in San Antonio. NBA draft decisions by underclassmen will help shape the 2018-19 college basketball season. The winners and losers at the deadline to withdraw from the NBA draft by players who did not hire an agent. David J. Phillip, File AP Photo
STOCKHOLM Feb 14 Apartment prices in Sweden rose 8 percent in January from a year earlier, figures from an association of Swedish real estate agents showed on Tuesday.
Prices of single-family homes rose 9 percent, the Svensk Maklarstatistik association said in a statement.
Month-on-month, apartment prices were up 1 percent and single-family home prices were unchanged, it said.
A boom in Swedish home prices since the late 1990s has driven up household debt to among the highest levels in Europe, raising concerns among policy makers.
Last year, Sweden introduced rules making it mandatory to pay down the principal on mortgages, a measure widely seen as having a dampening effect on the housing market. (Reporting by Stockholm Newsroom)
Special guest of the annual Hmong International New Year celebration on Monday, Dec. 26, 2016 at the Fresno Fairgrounds was Elk Grove Mayor Steven Ly. He is the first Hmong elected mayor in the United States. He talks about his strong connection to the area, the Hmong population here and the Hmong International New Year celebration.
U.S. YIELD CURVE STEEPENS FURTHER AS 10-YEAR YIELD HITS FRESH 4-YEAR PEAK, YIELD GAP BETWEEN 2-YEAR, 10-YEAR TREASURIES AT 67 BPS WIDEST SINCE MID-NOVEMBER - REUTERS, TRADEWEB DATA
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If you own a Nintendo Switch, buying a copy of Super Mario Odyssey is basically a requirement. If you don’t have yours yet, Amazon’s offering a rare discount down to $49 today, one of the best prices we’ve ever seen.
Nigerian Air Force acquires helicopter gunships, other aircraft
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Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said on Wednesday that the search for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 that ended this week with no trace found may be resumed if new evidence comes to light. “We have to come to a stage where we cannot keep searching for something we cannot find,” Mahathir told a news conference. “If we find any new information, we may resume the search,” he said.
Flight MH370, carrying 239 people, vanished on a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing on March 8, 2014, becoming one of the world’s greatest aviation mysteries. A privately funded underwater search for the missing jet ended on Tuesday.
Paducah Police are asking motorists to avoid the area of Hannan Plaza at Lone Oak Road and Alben Barkley Drive for the next several hours due to a gas leak.
Police said in a release Tuesday morning the gas leak is significantly impacting traffic in the area. The leak is coming from an Atmos Energy line near Fernwood Apartments.
There have been limited evacuations from buildings in the immediate area.
This story will be updated.
The biggest newspapers in Connecticut and Rhode Island are feuding over which state is worse.
The Hartford Courant in Connecticut wrote a scathing editorial after The Providence Journal in Rhode Island published an editorial calling its New England neighbor struggling, and blasting its business climate as enormously difficult.
Radio 702 | Verahsni Pillay, Huffington Post SA editor, they didn’t conduct an identity check on a blogger who was later found out to be not who claimed to be.
JOHANNESBURG - Verahsni Pillay, Editor-in-chief of Huffington Post South Africa, says they did not conduct an identity check on a blogger who went viral after she wrote a piece Could It Be Time To Deny White Men The Franchise?.
The blog was posted on 13 April but removed from the publication's website on 15 April ‚ after it could not “confirm the veracity of the source.
Pillay says they have never done identity checks on bloggers saying they accept people in ‘good faith’.
She also admitted it was an oversight on their part.
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NEW YORK, April 4 Erik Falk has left private equity firm KKR to pursue a new opportunity, sources said.
Falk oversaw some of the private credit funds within KKR's US$35bn credit business, which is run by Alan Burke on the leveraged credit side and Nat Zilkha on the private credit side, according to a source.
His last day was April 3.
Falk previously served as co-head of leveraged credit at KKR Asset Management.
Falk was the co-portfolio manager of the KKR Lending Partners II LP fund, which closed in April 2015 after raising US$1.34bn, according to KKR's website. The fund focused on priavetely-originated senior loans.
Falk did not return a request for comment. (Reporting by Jonathan Schwarzberg; Editing By Jon Methven)
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Disney is revamping the 1955 classic "Lady and the Tramp" as a live-action/CG adaptation, according to the Hollywood Reporter.
Charlie Bean, who directed “The Lego Ninjago Movie,” will helm the project, which will be available exclusively on Disney’s digital streaming service scheduled to go live next year.
Andrew Bujalski wrote the script and Brigham Taylor is producing.
The original movie followed two dogs — an upper-middle-class cocker spaniel named Lady and a stray mongrel named Tramp — on a series of romantic adventures through town.
Disney is in the middle of remaking a slew of its biggest hits, including “Aladdin,” “The Lion King” and “Mulan,” as well as reboots including “Christopher Robin” and “Mary Poppins Returns.”
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Tennessee forward Kortney Dunbar 13) celebrates after defeating Texas 82-75 in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017, in Knoxville, Tenn.
Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, right, and Prime Minister Binali Yildirim, left, carry the coffin of historian Fuat Sezgin after funeral prayers at Fatih Mosque in Istanbul, Sunday, July 1, 2018, a week after landmark presidential and parliamentary elections in which Erdogan has secured an executive presidency with sweeping powers.(Presidential Press Service via AP, Pool)
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HOUSTON— The Houston Police Department is investigating after a cyclist was fatally struck in downtown Houston.
According to police, a woman was riding a bicycle in the 6000 block of Main around 11:55 a.m. when she was hit by a dump truck.
As Bill Cosby awaits a verdict in his sexual assault case in Pennsylvania, the comedian's civil lawyers are fighting civil lawsuits against him by 10 women around the country. Currently, seven women have defamation suits pending in Massachusetts, while three more have defamation or sexual battery suits pending in California.
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Shankar Rai of Birsingpur village was bitten by a snake Saturday night and awoke Sunday to find that his condition had deteriorated, according to GulfNews India.
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Rai, who likely realized he didn’t have much longer to live, proclaimed to his wife, Amiri Devi, how much he loved her before biting her on her hands and expressing that he wanted them to die together.
The couple lost consciousness before they were rushed to a nearby hospital, according to GulfNews India.
Doctors were able to treat and save Devi, but Rai did not survive.
“He told me he loved me too much and want to die together before grabbing my wrist and sinking his teeth into it,” Devi told the media. “I allowed him to do so.”
Read more at GulfNews India.
Iggy Azalea Opens Up About Burning all of Nick Young's Clothes In a recent interview on Watch What Happens Live, Andy Cohen prompted Azalea with the following question from a viewer: "Iggy, I'm obsessed with the fact that you burned some of your ex's stuff. What was the most expensive thing you lit up and did it belong to your ex-fiancÃ©?" Azalea then smiled devilishly at the camera before responding: "I burnt it all darling." This is what I did: He was out â€¦ We had a fire pit outside, a nice fire pit you can put on with the gas. I text him a video and I was like, ’Hey I‘m burning your (expletive).' â€¦ I don‘t know where you‘re at, probably with some girl, so I hope you get home quickly because I‘m moving on.‘ Don't get on Iggy's bad side...
WA's attorney general says he's now confident the state's concerns about the national redress scheme for child sexual abuse victims will be addressed after encouraging talks with federal social services minister Dan Tehan.
John Quigley feels his meeting with the minister was productive, with his questions about any federal government responsibility for the post-war Commonwealth Child Migration Scheme and eligibility of victims with criminal convictions getting a good hearing.
No decision has been made about signing up the state to the scheme, which begins on July 1 and another meeting will be held in late April.
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While Summerfest's 50th edition has understandably been getting the most coverage, another major Milwaukee festival is celebrating a big anniversary this summer, too. Fest Italiana will mark 40 years this July, and over the last few weeks the festival has been revealing its headliners.
So far they include alt-rock veterans The Gin Blossoms, “America’s Got Talent” finalist Sal "The Voice" Valentinetti, the violin rock ensemble The Violin Femmes, and today the festival announced another: Waukesha's hometown heroes the BoDeans, of "Closer to Free" fame, will play the festival on Friday, July 21 at 9 p.m. at the Calypso Lemonade Stage.
For more details, visit the festival's website.
DAVIS, W.Va. — The West Virginia Press Association held its 2017 Convention, Aug. 3-5, at Canaan Valley Resort.
Here are photos from the event:
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Love (hand) will start at center for Monday's game against the Bucks, but will have a minutes restriction, Cavaliers play-by-play announcer John Michael reports.
Love was originally targeting a return on March 23 against the Suns, but apparently progressed quicker than expected and has now been given the go ahead to make his return Monday following a month and a half layoff due to a fractured left hand. Despite immediately entering the starting lineup at center, coach Larry Drew acknowledged that Love would have some restrictions right away, so DFS owners will likely want to avoid the situation for the time being. With Love back in the fold, it should mean less minutes for Larry Nance (hamstring) once healthy, as well as the likes of Jeff Green and Ante Zizic.
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 6 (Reuters) - California Attorney General Xavier Becerra said on Friday he was "prepared to take whatever action it takes" to defend the Obamacare mandate that health insurers provide birth control, now that the Trump administration has moved to circumvent it.
The administration's new contraception exemptions "are another example of the Trump administration trampling on people's rights, but in this case only women," Becerra told Reuters.
Becerra and other Democratic attorneys general have filed courtroom challenges to other Trump administration policies involving healthcare, immigration and the environment. (Reporting by Dan Levine; Editing by David Gregorio)
DELAWARE COUNTY, Pa. (CBS)—A family of six runs for safety as a two-alarm fire tears through a home in Delaware County.
It happened around 1 a.m. Monday in the 700 block of 14th Avenue in Prospect Park.
Firefighters tell CBS 3 the fire started on the ground floor of the home.
Crews from across the county worked for hours to contain the blaze.
Officials say the family of six with three young kids and a dog escape the fire uninjured. Tragically, some pets did perish in the blaze, authorities say.
Neighbors say the house caught fire on two previous occasions.
The exact cause of the blaze is still under investigation.
T he Borno Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, yesterday, said some youths in Maiduguri now hypnotise teenage girls with drugs and charms to rape them. The Commandant of the corps, Mr. Ibrahim Abdullahi, who made the disclosure in an interview in Maiduguri, said the command recorded three cases of rape in one week between December 20 and 30, 2016.
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Mobile data and internet traffic in North America is forecasted to grow almost 4-fold from by 2020 as the number of devices and applications increase. Wireless carriers will look to bring on spectrum and deploy it using wireless towers and small cells to manage the additional capacity and coverage necessary for demand.
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1:06 Athletes show off feats of strength in Strongest Man and Woman Competition Pause
0:51 Watch a hog be auctioned off at the California Mid-State Fair
1:01 Watch Frankie Valli in concert at the Mid-State Fair
0:35 See the California Mid-State Fair carnival from the air
17:49 Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood talk about how excited they are to play the 2017 Mid-State Fair
1:20 Edible bugs. 'Kevin Bacon.' See some of the strangest things you can buy at the Mid-State Fair
1:21 Watch Keith Urban in concert at the Mid-State Fair
1:01 Watch Hunter Hayes and The Band Perry in concert at Mid-State Fair
2:15 Good vs. evil: A moral food dilemma at the California Mid-State Fair
NEW YORK (AP) — She’s once, twice, three times a Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover lady.
Kate Upton is once again gracing the cover of the annual issue, becoming only the fourth woman to do so three times. This year, she’s making the splash with three different covers.
Other women who did the cover three times include Tyra Banks, Heidi Klum and Christie Brinkley, who also is featured in this year’s edition with her two daughters. Elle Macpherson holds the record with five cover appearances.
Other notables in this year’s edition include former cover girl Chrissy Teigen, an expectant mother and athletes including tennis champ Serena Williams and Olympic gold medal gymnast Simone Biles.
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Police say a man has been hospitalized after his car went flying off a cliff on the Massachusetts coast.
The car went off the road Sunday in Plymouth, about 40 miles south of Boston.
A nearby resident, Karl Abele, says he saw the car go over the cliff and found it dangling about a third of the way down, narrowly avoiding a drop onto the beach below.
Abele says smoke was coming out of the car. He says he broke the rear windshield before he and another neighbor helped the driver out.
Abele says the man seemed dazed but otherwise OK. The driver was taken to a hospital; his condition wasn’t immediately known.
The Plymouth Fire Department was able to remove the car that evening.
Amazon is slashing prices across its store in the Early Easter Sales - and there's a great LaCie Rugged external hard drive deal to be had.
The LaCie Rugged Mini USB 3.0 1TB external hard drive normally costs about £90, but it's down to £59.99 on Amazon, for today only.
The LaCie Rugged drive is rather iconic, with its distinctive orange bumper to keep it protected from drops and knocks, making a popular choice for those looking to backup or store data on the move.
There are a number of different versions of this drive, but it's only the USB 3.0 version (from 2016), that's on offer. It offers you 1TB of storage, giving you plenty of space to store things like video files out on location.
It's rain resistant, can withstand drops and can be run over, withstanding 1000kg of pressure.
The Amazon Easter sales are running up until Easter weekend, but this drive will likely only be on offer for 24 hours, so don't delay.
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6/13/17
By H. Randolph Holder
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Writer Jack London once observed that “A bone to the dog is not charity. Charity is the bone shared with the dog, when you are just as hungry as the dog.”
The Aldergrove Atom C1 Snipers won an achievement banner for good sportsmanship this past 2017-2018 season.
The Pacific Coast Amateur Hockey Association Team Achievement Award is awarded annually to recognize the team in each division judged to have best demonstrated the attributes of sportsmanlike behaviour, fair play both on and off the ice, and cooperation with league officials.
Team players are Karter Wheeler, Gurshaan Bhullar, Kennedy McTaggart, Rylee Hastie, Calvin Hobek, Keith Broten, Carlos Dionisio, Liam Feldman, Calvin Takahashi, Bogdan Mazur, Matthew McCutcheon, Chase Twiss, Landon Oswald, Cameron Stevens and Wyatt Rosenburg. Coaches are Corey Oswald, Darcy Broten, Blair McTaggart and Brad Wheeler.
WWE Smackdown Live
Previously on the Best and Worst of WWE Smackdown Live: Team Hell No got back together for the first time since 2013. Then on Raw, Dr. Shelby showed up. If The Shield shows up to Extreme Rules wearing swat gear and dog masks, we’ve officially gone back in time. Hey, maybe CM Punk’s there!
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Digital vs. analog: Angeline Protogere, spokeswoman for Duke Energy Indiana, talks about the company's new meter, foreground, and how it compares to the older model, background, at the Duke office on Home Avenue on Tuesday.Tribune-Star/Joseph C. Garza Tribune-Star/Joseph C. Garza Taking a closer look: Duke Energy customer service representative Justin Bennett goes over billing statements with customer Denis Bacon at the Duke Energy office on Home Avenue in Terre Haute on Tuesday. Tribune-Star/Joseph C. GarzaHere to help: Duke Energy customer service representatives, including Lisa Wagoner, foreground, were on hand at the company's Home Avenue office on Tuesday to answer questions that customers might have about high energy bills.
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CODY, Wyo. (AP) - Police have arrested a man they say wounded three people by firing live rounds instead of blanks during a Wyoming gunfighter show last summer.
The shooting happened at the height of tourist season in Cody, a city named for the wild West showman Buffalo Bill Cody.
Bullets struck one spectator in the legs and another in the chest as he held his 3-year-old daughter. The girl was wounded in the arm during the nightly Cody Gunfighters show July 29.
Police arrested 51-year-old Steve Winsor, of Cody, on Monday. He is charged with five misdemeanor counts of reckless endangerment. He remained jailed Tuesday on $7,500 bond. He had no attorney and couldn't be reached for comment.
A police affidavit says Winsor told investigators live rounds got mixed up with his blanks.
Robert "Bobby" Braun, who will take over as dean of the University of Colorado's College of Engineering and Applied Science, pictured on Dec. 15, 2016. For a good portion of his career, Bobby Braun has wrestled with the technological challenges of putting spacecraft on Mars.
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Art: Tideland Views
Fairfield Museum and History Center’s annual IMAGES photography exhibition––March 9 to April 30
Fairfield Museum and History Center’s annual IMAGES photography exhibition and contest chose Joe Standart as its featured photographer for 2017.
An internationally known photographer, artist, and director, Standart is acclaimed for capturing the ever-changing subtleties of light and mood.
The image above, Selden Cove, represents a selection from Standart’s Tidelands Series, showcasing landscapes of the Lower Connecticut River Valley. The IMAGES 2017 show will be on display at the Fairfield Museum from March 9 to April 30.
A new night of great music comes to the city tomorrow (Friday) when The Lightbox on Bridge Street launches Electronic with DJ Anthony Thornhill.
It is a new night showcasing the best electronic grooves old and new.
The Lightbox
There will be no one particular style, but more a focus on great tunes from solo producers right through to indie bands who add electronic sounds into their songs.
The vibe will be relaxed to begin with and will get a little more groovy as the night goes on.
Expect old classics from the likes of Massive Attack and Primal Scream right through to some modern day house and indie bands from 9pm-1am. Free entry all night.
Arrive early (from 6,30pm-9.30pm) and there is a pop-up with Nick from Embe2Go, with everything African and Caribbean from vegan dishes to the usual winter killer... jerk!
Then, on Saturday, Eclectic Ballroom will be back doing their stuff with the best of soul, disco and funk.
Read more: What’s on in and around Peterborough, 7-13 December
SULTANA, Calif. (AP)  A school district in central California has paid $2.8 million to settle lawsuits by four former students who say they were sexually molested by a former teacher.
The Fresno Bee reports the former students said in their lawsuit that lack of attention and follow-up from the Monson-Sultana Joint Union School District in Tulare County allowed former teacher David Blancas to prey on students.
The students say Blancas took photos of their genitals as they slept on overnight trips.
The district has already paid $4 million to settle a lawsuit with another former student who went to police in 1995 to report Blancas had abused him.
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Blancas was an elementary school teacher for 17 years. He was sentenced to 25 years to life for sexual abuse in 2013.
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Doral Academy players watch from the dugout as they play Venice HS in the Semifinals of the FHSSA State Baseball Championships in Fort Myers, Florida, May 30, 2018.
BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany’s would-be coalition partners want to tighten sanctions on companies in cases of employee misconduct by increasing fines to up to 10 percent of company revenues for large firms from an upper limit of 10 million euros, according to a coalition paper.
Chancellor Angela Merkel’s conservatives and the Social Democrats (SPD) are negotiating on forming a coalition government more than four months after a national election. They hope to come to an agreement in the coming days that will then be put to the SPD’s roughly 440,000 members to vote on.
"The fact that everyone is doing worse does not mean doing just bad is okay. Always strive for what is good."
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UPDATE 2-Fed poised to move on plan to gradually trim its bond holdings
NEW YORK, June 14 The U.S. Federal Reserve pressed ahead with plans to shrink its $4.5-trillion portfolio on Wednesday, mapping out a very gradual approach to shedding assets that allows it to begin the tricky process as soon as September.
PARIS (Reuters) - The Netherlands-based shipping company TNT Express said on Tuesday it was experiencing interference with some of its systems, following a global ransomware attack.
"We are assessing the situation and are implementing remediation steps as quickly as possible," a spokesman said.
A global ransomware attack on Tuesday hit computers at Russia's biggest oil company, Ukraine's international airport, global shipping firm A.P. Moller-Maersk and the world's biggest advertising agency WPP .
(Reporting by Clement Rouget; Writing by Maya Nikolaeva; Editing by Edmund Blair)
Joey Chestnut is the GOAT in competitive eating.
There was a time when it was at least a two-horse race, when Takeru Kobayashi and him were going to toe-to-toe, but now that the Japanese eater is out of the competition, it’s all about Chestnut.
And he crushed the field at the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest again on Wednesday, per usual.
Chestnut ate 74 hot dogs, while Carmen Cincotti was the next-closest with 45. Geoffrey Esper ate 43, which was good for third place. But, most importantly, Chestnut’s 74 was a new world record.
Here he is with the Mustard Belt.
CHESTNUT TIES RUSSELL!!! American Hero Joey Chestnut wins his 11th Mustard Belt by eating 64 hot dogs and buns 🐐🐐🐐 pic.twitter.com/LxvIOOvixT — The Sports Quotient (@SportsQuotient) July 4, 2018
For reference, Chestnut ate 72 last year, so, he continues to improve, like a fine wine. He’s the GOAT.
MODESTO (CBS13) — An early morning fire broke out in a two-story apartment building Wednesday in Modesto.
Fire crews said they responded to a structure fire just after 3:30 this morning on the 400 block of S. Santa Cruz Ave. Upon arrival, they said they found fire venting from the windows and the front door.
No injuries were reported but initial reports indicated that a person remained in the building. Crews said they worked in offensive mode and knocked down the fire quickly, and did not locate any occupants after primary and secondary searches.
The cause and origin of the fire remain under investigation, according to firefighters.
Commissioners court to hold public hearing regarding tax rate
WAXAHACHIE — The Ellis County Commissioners Court have set a time, date and location for a public hearing where they will potentially approve a fiscal budget. The public hearing on the new tax rate, proposed at $0.393221, which is down from $0.413599 in FY 2016-17, is anticipated to take place at 2 p.m. on Aug. 22 at the historic courthouse. The proposed tax rate for the budget along with other agenda items will be discussed at Tuesday’s meeting. The meeting will take place at the historic Ellis County Courthouse, located at 101 W. Main St. in downtown Waxahachie. Read the full story and more in your Weekend edition of The Ennis News. Be informed, subscribe today!
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Stand off between Tyrone and Donnelly 06 October 2017
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Tyrone's highly rated strength and conditioning coach Peter Donnelly may be about to call time on his role with the county.
The Ulster Herald reports that Donnelly is in a dispute with the Tyrone county board over a new contract after his previous one expired on September 30th.
It is understood that an independent human resource company has been drafted in to review the issue and there are growing concerns that Donnelly could walk away from the position.
Donnelly is highly regarded in his field of expertise and Tyrone's loss would be someone else's gain. This is not the first time that the S&C coach had a dispute with the county board.
In 2016, Donnelly was scuppered by the board in his attempts to set up a way forward to bring players through from the academy to the senior squad.
On that occasion, Donnelly was persuaded back into the fold, but it remains to be seen if the latest issues can be resolved.
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…would you WANT to kick for goal to win after the sirenω Pierre Boscart
...would NOT WANT to tackle you at trainingω Anthony Girard
...would you NOT WANT to eat their cookingω Pierre Labigang (myself)
...spends MOST TIME getting their hair just rightω Raph Ubeda
Favourite AFL teamω Richmond Tigers
Favourite AFL Playerω Dustin Martin
Richard Virenque
Your best other sportω Soccer
DO YOU...
…Bounce the ball or tap on the ground Bounce
…wear footy socks up or down Down
...prefer AFL Grand Finalω Day/Twilight/Nightω Day
Most Embarrassing Footy Moment Hit the post from the goal square
Any Footy Superstitionsω Pull socks half way when kicking for goals
How did you end up playing this gameω Wanting to try a new sport
Best Footy momentω Representing France in the IC
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Not everyone wants a desk job. Standing at the mouth of the furnace, before a 2,642-degree inferno that is neither sworn enemy nor willing consort, that point has never been clearer. At the Saint-Louis crystal workshop, deep in the eastern French forest of Moselle, the act of creation has never seemed more primordial, or magnificently elusive. The fires here burn constantly. For the artisans, they are part of an effulgent destiny—a roaring connection that binds apprentices and masters from 1586 to the present—and the kind of work that reminds us that true beauty rarely springs from a desk job. Before the royal commissions or exquisite art de la table, Saint-Louis crystal is the instinctual, physical heroism of craft. A race between fire and time, it’s molten lava, muscle, and lung power that patiently cedes to intricate etchings, engravings, 24-carat finishes, and artistry guided by hand. Fragile is an understatement.
LG has set up a pre-registrations page on its official website to let interested users pre-register for the smartphone. Remember that it is meant to just show the interest of users in the LG G6, but not to pre-order one.
The LG G6 was unveiled at the MWC 2017 and is all set to be released soon in India. While pre-registering for the smartphone, users need to provide some details including name, contact number, and email address.
There is no need to pay any amount as it is done with pre-ordering. The LG G6 is believed to be priced in the premium market segment as it is a flagship smartphone.
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BEIJING — China’s foreign ministry says Stern Hu, a former executive of the mining giant Rio Tinto, has been released from prison.
Hu, an Australian citizen, was released Wednesday. He was given a 10-year sentence in Shanghai after being convicted of accepting bribes and stealing trade secrets in 2010. The case strained relations between Australia and China, the former’s largest trading partner.
Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Lu Kang said during a regular press briefing in Beijing that Hu’s sentence was reduced.
Lu said Hu’s “lawful rights and interests in accordance with law” were ensured during his prison sentence and that his sentence was “mitigated” because he also observed China’s “laws, regulations and disciplines.”
Hu led Rio Tinto’s iron ore operations in China before he and three Chinese colleagues were arrested in 2009.
Drivers on eastbound Interstate 80 who use the Belmont Avenue exit into Liberty will have a detour today.
Cars and trucks won't be able to directly access Belmont Avenue by way of Liberty Street because Liberty Street is closed between Motor Inn Dr. and Belmont from 7 am until 3 pm.
During that time crews will be resurfacing Liberty Street.
According to the Ohio Department of Transportation, the recommended detour is Motor Inn Drive to Belmont Avenue.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Union Bank Of India Ltd:
* APPROVED ‍TO RAISE TOTAL CAPITAL TO UP TO 80.24 BILLION RUPEES IN FORM OF EQUITY CAPITAL/AT 1 CAPITAL/TIER II CAPITAL DURING 2017-18​
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Dec 12(Reuters) - Shenzhen Coship Electronics Co Ltd :
* Says it plans to sell 35 percent stake in Nantong-based tech firm for 54.5 million yuan
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Springfield officials say the city uses salt to de-ice roadways but there’s a conscious effort to cut back on its use.
Springfield Public Works Director Mark Mahoney tells The (Springfield) State Journal-Register that utilities haven’t raised the issue of salinity in Lake Springfield and most of the city’s roads are far from the lake. But the city has been monitoring its use of salt for years. The city also has experimented with alternatives like beet juice and fly ash but decided to stick with salting.
Mahoney says city workers will attend a snow removal conference in Indianapolis to hear about new techniques and technology. He says the city is open to alternatives while looking at cost and efficiency.
The city uses between 3,000 to 9,000 tons of salt per winter.
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Information from: The State Journal-Register, http://www.sj-r.com
The defense attorney for a teenage driver accused of driving drunk while livestreaming the crash that killed her younger sister says a mechanical problem may have caused the accident in California.
The Merced Sun-Star reported Obdulia Sanchez’s lawyer told a judge Friday that he has reason to believe the crash was caused by wear and tear on a tire, causing it to blow out.
Sanchez was driving a car that veered onto the shoulder of the road on July 21. Authorities said she overcorrected, causing the vehicle to swerve and overturn, ejecting and killing her 14-year-old sister.
Prosecutors said Sanchez was live-streaming on Instagram while driving and the video shows her taking her hands from the steering wheel.
Sanchez has pleaded not guilty to gross vehicular manslaughter and drunken driving.
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Feb 13 Foresight Energy Lp
* Foresight Energy LP announces preliminary unaudited Q4 and full-year 2016 results commencement of process to refinance debt and is working with Goldman, Sachs & Co
* Q4 loss per share $0.65
* Foresight Energy LP says commencement of process to refinance debt and is working with Goldman Sachs & Co
* Preliminary sales volumes of 5.2 million tons during Q4 2016 generated coal sales revenue of $251.0 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Nearly 40 years after the Summer Olympics brought festive crowds and top athletes from all over the world to Soviet Moscow, the Russian capital is again in the spotlight, hosting another major sports event, the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Check out Sputnik's gallery to discover how these epic tournaments have changed the city.
On June 14, the 2018 FIFA World Cup kicked off in Russia for the first time in the country's history with a colorful opening ceremony at Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium. Football matches will be played all throughout the country until July 15, when the final takes place. At this very stadium, on July 19, 1980, the Olympic flame was lit, commencing the 1980 Summer Games. This is not the only thing that these two sports festivals have in common, although a lot has changed over the last four decades – even the country's name is different. From happy fans to top athletes and celebrations — Sputnik's has picked the highlights.
Robert Deaton, who most recently executive produced the Nashville portion of the star-studded Hand In Hand: A Benefit for Hurricane Relief telethon that aired on September 14, has joined UTA’s client list.
The television producer and director, who also has an extensive background in music video directing, pitched and sold the idea to televise a CMA Music Festival special on ABC 14 years ago. Country music stars Kelsea Ballerini and Thomas Rhett co-hosted the recent TV special, which aired in August. In addition, Deaton has served as the exec producer of ABC’s CMA Awards for 11 shows and was at the helm of The Billboard Music Awards and CMA Country Christmas.
On the music side, the Grammy nominee co-produced Michael W. Smith & Friends: The Spirit of Christmas collection featuring Vince Gill, Little Big Town, Amy Grant, Carrie Underwood, Bono and Michael McDonald.
Last year, Deaton made his feature directorial debut with the film, Rounding Third, which stars Garret Dillahunt and John C. McGinley.
VAIL, Ariz. - Pima County Sheriffs are investigating a double homicide near Sahuarita Rd. and Highway 83 in Vail.
Deputies say one suspect is in custody.
Additional details about this incident are still coming into the newsroom.
Stay with KGUN9 and kgun9.com for updates on this developing story.
Cecil Britt, 56, who was new to the Myrtle Beach area from North Carolina was was killed in the crash, according to Michelle McSpadden, deputy coroner with Horry County Coroner's Office. The crash happened about 3 a.m. Wednesday on the southbound side of U.S. 501 in front of the Tanger Outlet shopping center, according to Cpl.
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The Anchorage Fire Department rescued two men - and two cats - from the frigid waters of Cook Inlet on Sunday after rough waves halted an attempt to reach Fire Island. An emergency call came in shortly before 11 a.m. Sunday.
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Weather #Snowmageddon2015 with these 7 cozy après-ski looks With the storm, the only way to get around may be via skis. But afterward, grab a cocoa and warm up with these stylish post-powder looks! Faking It Wrap yourself...
15 fashionable marsala items, Pantone’s 2015 color of the year Every year since 1990, the Pantone Color Institute has announced its pick for the Color of the Year, which involves a surprisingly exhaustive selection process. While past picks have ranged...
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An historic tool stolen from Heage Windmill has been recovered and returned to the site.
Heage Windmill, in Chesterfield Road, was broken into sometime between 2.30pm on Wednesday, August 9 and 9am the next day.
The front door was forced open and a donation tin stolen along with a mill bill – a tool used for sharpening the grinding surface of millstones.
Following an appeal, we received several calls from members of the public and the mill bill has now been returned.
Officers will be speaking to a teenaged boy about the incident in due course.
Swan, 19, is competing at the All England Club for the second time as a professional and she made an incredible start on Monday.
The British hopeful beat Irina-Camelia Begu, who is ranked 165 places above her, 6-2, 6-2.
Swan is first on Court 3 this morning and she takes on No 29 seed Mihaela Buzarnescu.
It is by far the biggest moment of her young career to date but she is keeping her feet firmly on the ground – just like she did following her surprising first-round win.
Here’s what '1922' crime drama film trailer is all about
Trailer for Hollywood’s new crime drama film ‘1922’ has been released.
Directed by Zak Hilditch, the film is based on the novel of Stephan King and tells a story of a guy who murders his wife for financial gains and later admits to the killing.
Cast of the film includes Thomas Jane, Molly Parker, Neal McDonough, Brian D’Arcy James and Dylan Schmid.
Containing scary and spine tingling scenes the film will be released in cinemas on October 20.
MADRID (AP) — The Spanish parliament's lower house is debating whether to end Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy's nearly eight years in power and replace him with the leader of the Socialist opposition.
Rajoy refused to resign after his conservative Popular Party was fined as beneficiary of a large kickbacks-for-contracts scheme. In a damaging ruling last week, the court questioned Rajoy's claim that he and other top officials were unaware of the party's illegal accounting.
Socialist leader Pedro Sanchez, who is leading the no-confidence vote against Rajoy, would instantly become the country's prime minister if he wins 176 or more votes in the 350-seat Congress of Deputies on Friday.
His opening speech Thursday proposing an alternative government will be watched by other opposition lawmakers who are still undecided on whether to oust the government.
Stan Chatman, executive director of the Tascosa Cluster, and Roscoe Guest, principal of Lee Elementary School are set to retire. Chatman is part of a group of four senior executives who report directly to the superintendent.
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The death of a woman in her 30s, found critically injured in a Fort Garry residence on Monday, is being investigated as a homicide.
Winnipeg police responded to a report of an injured woman at a residence on Beaumont Bay near McGillivray Boulevard on May 28 at 12:10 p.m.
The woman was taken to hospital in critical condition and died.
Police are not revealing any other specifics, including the nature of her death.
"We're not able to expand on what caused her injuries," said Const. Jay Murray.
The homicide unit is investigating. Anyone who can help the investigators is asked to call 204-986-6508 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).
A man is in custody after reportedly firing a gun at police officers in Kahaluu Saturday afternoon.
Police were responding to an unrelated call around 3:45 p.m. near 47196 Kamehameha Highway.
As they were leaving the residence, a man in his forties, apparently unrelated to the call, fired a shotgun at the three officers from a bus stop across the street. Pellets from the shotgun shell left the officers' police cruiser peppered with nine holes.
As the suspect tried to fire off a second round his gun jammed according to HPD. That brief moment gave the officers the opportunity to put the suspect under arrest, after witnesses say the officers tackled him to the ground.
The suspect now faces attempted murder and drug charges.
Honolulu police closed Kamehameha Highway in both directions between Hunaahi Street and Hunalepo Street in Kahaluu as they investigated the report. The highway has since reopened
This story will be updated.
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SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — San Francisco Fleet Week is adding extra security in the wake of the Las Vegas massacre.
KRON4’s Will Tran is at Marina Green, a location from which he has covered Fleet Week for several years.
He says “you can definitely see heavy security.”
Officials confirmed to KRON4 that the extra police presence is in fact because of Sunday’s mass shooting at a country concert in Las Vegas.
Will is also previewing the highly anticipated Blue Angels performance.
He says they will be performing for the next few days as a part of Fleet Week celebrations.
KRON4 is showing Saturday’s performance live at 2:00 p.m.
Watch the video above for Will’s full preview!
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Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday extended New Year greetings to all Chinese compatriots and people around the world, saying hardwork and joint efforts in 2017 will make China and the world better.
“There is no such thing as a free lunch, and only hardwork will make dreams come true,” Xi said in his New Year speech.
He said 2016 was an extraordinary year for China as it achieved progress in every aspect, and urged the international community to join hands to build a more peaceful and prosperous world.
The new online degrees include the doctor of nursing practice and four nurse practitioner master's degrees specializing in pediatric primary care, pediatric acute care, adult gerontology acute care and adult gerontology primary care. The additional programs provide access to advanced education for students who are unable to attend programs in a traditional classroom setting, said Lauri John, associate chairwoman for graduate nursing, in an email.
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UFC's Neil Magny Ronda Can Rebound Train With My Camp!
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Not everyone believes Ronda Rousey's fighting career is over -- in fact, UFC bad ass Neil Magny thinks she still has a real shot for a comeback ... if she comes and trains with his team in Colorado.
Magny fought before Ronda on the UFC 207 card -- beating Johny Hendricks -- and looked pretty solid. He's been training with the Elevation Fight Team out of Denver.
When we asked about Ronda, Magny stopped short of trashing her coach Edmond Tarverdyan -- but said the results of the fight speaks for itself ... and she might wanna think about switching up her team.
"Don't be the definition of insanity. If you're doing the same thing over and over and trying to expect a different result, then you're doing something wrong."
"Just switch it up for a bit. See what happens."
× NOPD looking for man who has been missing since August 8
NEW ORLEANS – The NOPD is looking for a man who has been missing since August 8.
Willie James White was last seen August 8 around 4 p.m. in the 2500 block of Annette Street, according to the NOPD.
White is 6’ tall and weighs approximately 170 pounds. He currently wears a short “twist” haircut, and has tattoos reading “504” and “9th Ward” on his neck, according to the NOPD.
If you have information about Willie James White’s whereabouts please notify Detective Jake Engle or any Fifth District detective at (504) 658-6050, or call the NOPD non-emergency number at (504) 821-2222.
Lindi — Some 55 cashewnuts farmers from Lihimalyao village in Kilwa District, Lindi Region have demonstrated to District Commissioner's office to seek government intervention over delay to receive their payment from a local cooperative union.
The District Commissioner, Mr Christopher Ngubiagai, conformed the incident when talking to cashewnuts and simsim stakeholders held in Lindi municipal.
He said after receiving the farmers, he called a meeting of the district peace and security committee which ordered the arrest of executives of Ulina Amcos, a local cooperative union which has delayed the payments to the farmers.
"We want the leaders to tell us where the money has gone. We want to find out why these farmers have not been paid. This is not good," he said.
Chasity is wanted by the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office for AGGRAVATED ASSAULT CHARGES. She was last known to live in the Wichita, Kansas area.
Anyone with information on the location of this person or any other wanted person or about ANY CRIME is urged to contact the Sedgwick County Sheriffs Office at 1.800.874.6449 Wichita-Sedgwick County Crime Stoppers at 316.267.2111 or 911 or texting at CRIMES(274637) and enter TIP217 plus your message.
Name: Chasity Ann Roberts
Born: 1976
Ht/Wt: 5′ 5″ – 190 lbs.
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White Female
Brown hair / Brown eyes
Scar Right Calf, Scar Left Thigh, Glasses
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CREEK COUNTY, Okla. - A semi-truck overturned on Turner Turnpike near Bristow early Monday morning.
Oklahoma Highway Patrol said Brian Farris, 28, was driving a 2017 Kenworth Bobtail Box truck in a westbound lane on Turner Turnpike when he departed the roadway, overcorrected and overturned one half time before landing on its side.
Troopers said Farris was pinned for approximately 49 minutes.
Farris was transported to a Tulsa-area hospital in good condition, troopers said.
The cause of the investigation is still under investigation.
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Lockdown Over at Downtown Fargo Hotel
Swat team secures individual at Radisson Hotel Fargo.
Update: Fargo Police say the situation has been resolved at the Radisson Hotel in Downtown Fargo.
The individual is in custody.
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Fargo, ND — Fargo Police are on scene at the Radisson Hotel in Downtown Fargo dealing with what they call a “suicidal male”.
He may have a gun but they could not confirm.
The Radisson Hotel is on lockdown and appropriate guests have been evacuated from the building.
We have a crew on the scene and will have more as it develops.
Capela contributed 28 points (13-14 FG, 2-4 FT), eight rebounds, and five blocks in 24 minutes during Monday's 130-123 win over the Pelicans.
Capela finished with a career high in scoring and matched his career best in blocks while playing only half the game. Moreover, he locked DeMarcus Cousins down in the pivotal fourth quarter, holding him to just one point in the final eight minutes of action.
Part of Interstate 20 in Shreveport has reopened after workers cleared lumber someone spilled on the westbound side of the highway.
ATLANTA – Lawmakers have backed a spending plan increasing state law enforcement pay and providing money for storm recovery in south Georgia, sending it to Gov. Nathan Deal.
The Georgia House and Senate on Tuesday voted in favor of $600 million in additional spending to this year’s budget. Deal plans to sign the measure on Wednesday in Augusta.
The plan includes $5 million intended for recovery work in communities affected by the recent storms that killed 16 people in Georgia. It also includes about $27 million for a previously announced 20 percent pay raise for state law enforcement agencies, $50 million for a new cyber security program in Augusta and $109 million for public schools.
Both chambers will now focus on a proposed $49 billion budget for the financial year starting July 1.
(WCTV Eyewitness News)
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Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, celebrates after making a birdie on the 18th green during the final round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational golf tournament Sunday, March 18, 2018, in Orlando, Fla. McIlroy won the tournament at 18-under-par. Phelan M. Ebenhack AP Photo
Moore exploded for 36 points (15-20 FG, 6-8 3Pt), three rebounds, and three assists in 42 minutes during Monday's 130-123 loss to the Rockets.
Moore was a man on a mission, finishing with career highs in scoring and threes. He is on a tear this month, posting 19.4 points per game (on 62.1 percent from the field) and 3.6 treys (on 67.6 percent) through seven December showdowns. Anthony Davis (groin) has missed four of the seven games this month, which has undoubtedly been a factor in Moore's breakout. Nevertheless, there should still be plenty of shots to go around once Davis comes back since the team prefers an uptempo style of play.
WASHINGTON, April 28 The U.S. House of Representatives on Friday approved legislation to avert an imminent government shutdown by giving lawmakers until May 5 to come up with legislation funding federal agencies through the fiscal year that ends on Sept. 30.
The Senate is expected to vote on the measure later on Friday. Without congressional action, the government would run out of money for many programs at midnight on Friday triggering widespread agency shutdowns.
(Reporting by Richard Cowan; Editing by Susan Heavey and Will Dunham)
AMHERST, Mass. (WWLP) – The women’s basketball team at Amherst College won its second NCAA Division III national title over the weekend, with a 65-45 victory over Bowdoin College.
This is the Mammoths’ second consecutive undefeated season, and their second national championship in two years.
“The whole school is just kind of taking it all in,” Emma McCarthy told 22News. “Winning back-to-back is something really special for our team and it’s been an awesome experience.”
The team has now won 66 games in a row, and winning another national title. They’re is now 15 games away from the Division III record for consecutive wins which was set by Washington-St. Louis in 2001.
Something to be thinking about for next season: the Mammoths will be losing one of their starters after graduation.
New YouTube offerings from Utahns this week were full of surprises, from Stacey Harkey dressed up as a grandma to a dinosaur buried in Moab.
Utahns Lexi Mae Walker and Jenny Oaks Baker performed a new arrangement of “The Prayer.” Walker said in the video description, “If you didn't know who Jenny Oaks Baker was before, you do now. ... Kurt Bestor did the arrangement for us and I think it's absolutely beautiful!”
Theresa May has said she is providing calm leadership with the full support of her cabinet, as she attended an event in Maidenhead. She did not respond directly to a question about members of the Conservative party who do not support her leadership
• Tory ministers privately agree Theresa May should go, says Grant Shapps
Among those receiving awards at the banquet at the Hyatt Regency were Jo-Ann Martin-Hughes (Lifetime Achievement), Kenya Woodard and Ja'da Bennett (Rising Stars), Maureik Robison (Go Forth and Prosper), James Taylor, Walter "Mickey" Presha and Ryan McBride (President's Award), Valerie Buchan (Community Service), Renee Snyder (Public Service) and Lucille Mobley (Education).
April 3 Snipp Interactive Inc
* Snipp provides corporate and financial update
* Snipp Interactive Inc says Q1/2017 revenue are forecast to exceed revenue for Q1/2016
* Cash flow breakeven is expected to be reached sometime during second half of 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Pete Rose was banned for life from Major League Baseball in 1989 for betting on MLB games while manager of the Cincinnati Reds. Since then he has proved to be a master of marketing himself. Check out this promotion, tweeted by ESPN's Darren Rovell in March, that offers four fans the opportunity to dine with, receive autographs from and pose for selfies with Rose for $5,000 — provided that the fans pick up the tab for the meal.
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Demetric Lamond Chapman, 38, was taken into custody Tuesday morning by U.S. Marshals. He was sought by Hoover police on a third-degree burglary charge for a November 2016 break-in at Crest Cadillac on Montgomery Highway, said Hoover police Capt.
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Well, it certainly wasn't the result that anyone wanted.
And it highlights just how deep the problems are at Villa Park.
Steve Bruce challenged his players to 'show some balls', after the game.
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WASHINGTON (AP) - Nationals right-hander Erick Fedde left in the second inning of his start against the Boston Red Sox after throwing just 25 pitches.
Training staff and manager Dave Martinez went to check on Fedde after he allowed a single to Rafael Devers to lead off the second on Wednesday. After a long conversation, Fedde walked off the field and was replaced by lefty Matt Grace.
The 25-year-old was coming off his first major league victory last weekend in Philadelphia.
Fedde entered the game 1-3 with a 6.00 ERA in five starts this season. His 2017 season ended in early September with a right forearm flexor strain.
Washington's 2014 first-round pick had Tommy John surgery after being drafted. He's 1-4 with a 7.23 ERA in eight starts during his career with the Nationals.
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BOISE - With school nearly out for the summer, it's time to hit the swimming pool!
The City of Boise's six outdoor swimming pools will all open this Friday at 1:30 p.m.
Every pool is staffed with certified lifeguards.
And if your child doesn't know how to swim just yet -- swimming lessons are available.
Admission rates vary by pool, ranging from $2 to $4 per person.
Youth season swim passes are also available, starting at $32 per person for Boise residents.
Family passes and non-resident passes also are available.
The Meridian pool will also open on Friday with free admission from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
And Nampa's pools will open Saturday with free entry to both Lakeview Waterpark and the Lincoln pool from 1 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.
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April 3 Spirax-Sarco Engineering Plc:
* Acquisition of Gestra for eur 186 million (£160 million)
* Signed a conditional sale and purchase agreement to acquire Gestra AG and associated businesses from Flowserve Corporation
* Acquisition will be accretive to earnings in 2017 but is expected to have a slightly dilutionary impact on group profit margin in this year
* The purchase consideration will be financed from a combination of existing cash resources and debt facilities
* Completion is subject to certain customary conditions, including regulatory approval by merger control authority in Germany
* These conditions are expected to be satisfied during current quarter Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom: +91 806 749 1136)
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - UPDATE (4:12 a.m.): Bakersfield Police are now calling Sunday night's stabbing a hate crime.
BPD says racial slurs were shouted during the altercation.
Police have taken two men into custody. Seth MIlls, 21, and 31-year-old James Alfter both face assault with a deadly weapon, conspirace and hate crime charges. Mills also faces carjacking and probation violation charges.
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Bakersfield Police are investigating a stabbing that happened at the Circle K on Stine Road in southwest Bakersfield on Sunday night.
BPD says that two teens were stabbed and are both suffering minor to moderate injuries. They have both been taken to local hospitals.
One of the victim's cars was stolen during the altercation; that car has been located and returned to the victim.
No arrests have been made and there is no description of the offenders.
This story is developing, check back for updates.
‘Customer Experience’ (CX) is the measure of a customer’s opinion and sentiment towards your brand and the value it provides based on the customer’s entire journey, from first to current touchpoint.
So, how exactly does this translate to business success?
Again and again, people naturally gravitate towards brands that make them feel good; no matter where they are situated in their own unique purchase (or repurchase) journey.
When customers are openly appreciated and rewarded with exceptional end-to-end experiences, the benefits (mainly, overall profitability) are undeniable — repeat buyers are the lifeblood of many thriving businesses.
Here are 3 core building blocks you can lay down for heightened customer experiences. When meaningfully implemented, they shape the lasting foundations of retained custom.
FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. – Denny Morrison finished the final stage of the ISU World Cup in Calgary without a spot on the Team Canada Olympic team.
Morrison competed in his trademark 1,000-metre and 1,500-metre events. He finished the 1,000-metre race with a time of 1:08:48 and sixth place. He crossed the finish line in the 1,500-metre race in fifth place with a time of 1:42:92.
“I wasn’t able to step on the podium in this really competitive field, but today was nonetheless another step forward,” said Denny Morrison. “I don’t know when was the last time I came up with a time of 1:42. I’m super happy with my time! But what makes me most happy is that I now have the feeling that I can do it again. I’m pretty sure that between now and the Olympics trials, I will be able to improve my opener and my overall time.”
Morrison has one last shot to crack Team Canada for the upcoming Winter Olympics in PyeongChang in February 2018 at Long Track Team Selections in Calgary on January 4th to 9th.
The bizarre long-term dimming of Tabby's star—also known as Boyajian's star, or, more formally, KIC 8462852—is likely caused by dust, not a giant network of solar panels or any other "megastructure" built by advanced aliens, a new study suggests.
Astronomers came to this conclusion after noticing that this dimming was more pronounced in ultraviolet (UV) than infrared light. Any object bigger than a dust grain would cause uniform dimming across all wavelengths, study team members said.
"This pretty much rules out the alien megastructure theory, as that could not explain the wavelength-dependent dimming," lead author Huan Meng of the University of Arizona said in a statement. "We suspect, instead, there is a cloud of dust orbiting the star with a roughly 700-day orbital period."
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OTTAWA - Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Carolyn Bennett held back tears as she announced an agreement in principle with survivors of the '60s Scoop.
The agreement provides up to $750 million in compensation for individuals classified as status Indians and Inuit.
It also includes an investment of up to $50 million for a foundation for healing and reconciliation.
Bennett called the 60s Scoop a dark and painful chapter in Canada's history.
Between the 1960s and 1980s, Indigenous children were removed from their homes by child welfare agencies and placed in the care of non-Indigenous families.
The deal is aimed at resolving numerous related lawsuits, most notable among them a successful class action in Ontario.
How am I going to get to work?
This was the question many social media users posed as they braced for a planned strike by the taxi industry in the City of Ekurhuleni on Tuesday morning.
The city announced it would also be suspending its bus services due to the strike.
Meanwhile, OR Tambo International Airport management advised passengers travelling to the airport of possible disruptions to road access by protesting taxi drivers.
Twitter users of course were quick to share their concerns the best way they knew how:
Late-Filing Estate Can’t Argue Incompetence In Med Mal Suit
Law360, Los Angeles (October 6, 2017, 7:15 PM EDT) -- A Tennessee appellate panel on Thursday upheld the dismissal of a suit accusing a hospital of negligent treatment that contributed to a patient’s death, finding the patient’s family failed to show he had been “adjudicated incompetent” at the time of death and thus the suit is time-barred.
The appeals court found that Bobbi Harjo Caudill and the estate of her late father Austin Amos Harjo failed to provide the lower court with proof that a temporary guardianship qualified as an adjudication of incompetence or applied at...
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The Jets filled another need on Wednesday, agreeing to a deal with free-agent center Spencer Long on a four-year deal, according to a source. Long was selected by the Redskins...
The Jets will have a new inside linebacker this season. The team agreed to a deal with Avery Williamson, formerly of the Titans, on Tuesday night. That spells the end...
Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with Frank Oz, then discusses puppets in pop culture and the people "behind the curtain."
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Baku. 25 March. REPORT.AZ/ Germany national football team who are on visit to Baku took city trip in capital.
Report informs, according to the German Football Union's social media pages, several players of Bundestim and team officials took part in the trip.
Accompanied by a guide they visited Shirvanshah's palace, Maiden Tower, Old City and other places.
Notably, Azerbaijan - Germany match to be held at the Republican stadium named after Tofik Bakhramov starts at 20: 00.
A driver who ran over a bicyclist in Long Island City on Tuesday afternoon had a suspended driver’s license, cops say.
Cyclist Aaron Padwee, 45, was riding on 21st Street near 46th Avenue when a driver opened a car door right in front of him, sending him up and flying into the street where a box truck operated by Austin Osorio ran him over and killed him.
Cops determined that Osorio, 32, had a suspended license. He was charged with aggravated unlicensed operator for driving with a suspended license.
State Sen. Michael Gianaris, who is pushing a bill that would stiffen criminal penalties against unlicensed drivers who kill or seriously injure someone.
“It’s a horrifying epidemic throughout our city and the legislature has been slow to do anything about it,” said Gianaris.
The Senate unanimously passed the bill last month and now it’s in the assembly’s court.
In January, an unlicensed man was charged with only misdemeanors after he struck and killed a 13-year-old cyclist riding through Bedford-Stuyvesant.
The sick leave for stress has soared by 77% as police budgets are slashed. In the 12 months to March 2014, 5,460 officers from forces across England and Wales were too stressed to work.
But from March 2017 to this year the number soared to 9,672.
The Metropolitan Police in London was the most stressed with 1,086 officers off. And in Manchester, 720 police were on sick leave.
Ché Donald, vice-chairman for the Police Federation of England and Wales, said: “It comes as absolutely no surprise to us that sickness figures are going up.
Feb 14 Omega Advisors Inc :
* Omega Advisors Inc dissolves share stake of 273,650 shares in Chesapeake Energy Corp - SEC Filing
* Omega Advisors Inc cuts share stake in Facebook Inc to 68,800 class A shares from 278,100 class A shares
* Omega Advisors Inc cuts share stake in Delta Air Lines Inc to 75,600 shares from 976,400 shares
* Omega Advisors Inc - Change in holdings are as of Dec 31, 2016 and compared with the previous quarter ended as of Sept 30, 2016 Source text for quarter ended Dec 31, 2016: bit.ly/2lfYUm4 Source text for quarter ended Sept 30, 2016: bit.ly/2fNytzh
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Zhejiang Cheng Yi Pharmaceutical Co Ltd :
* SAYS IT SIGNS HEALTH INDUSTRY PARK CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WORTH 120 MILLION YUAN ($19.13 million) Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2nCuHgr Further company coverage: ($1 = 6.2740 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
In Alaska's unforgiving climate, women must use their instincts and ingenuity to survive, thrive and provide for their families.
LAWRENCE, Kan. -- University of Kansas chancellor Douglas Girod says the school didn't produce any written reports after an independent examination of the athletics department during a federal investigation of corruption in college basketball.
Girod said Monday he was given verbal briefings after the Kansas review last fall but he didn't think an external written report was necessary.
The review came before Kansas was named earlier this month as one of the schools where a former Adidas representative allegedly arranged payments to parents of athletes to ensure they committed to the schools.
When The Lawrence Journal-World filed an open records request seeking all written reports related to the review, Kansas officials said no such records exist.
Girod said in an interview the school has found no evidence related to the alleged scheme.
Pincon Spirit Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) Monoranjan Roy has resigned from the company.
Last month, Roy was arrested by the Rajasthan police for allegedly duping 25,000 people in the state, who had invested money in the company's debenture.
"Monoranjan Roy, CMD of Pincon Spirit, has tendered his resignation from the Board of Directors of the company," Pincon Spirit said in a BSE filing.
"The company is in the process of filing the necessary forms with the ROC (Registrar of Companies) for giving effect to his resignation at the earliest," it added.
Shares of Pincon Spirit were 3.95 per cent lower at Rs 29.15 on the BSE today.
Stewart, Loyd help Storm beat Liberty 77-62
NEW YORK (AP) — Breanna Stewart and Jewell Loyd scored 21 points apiece to help the Seattle Storm beat the New York Liberty 77-62 on Tuesday night.
Stewart made 9 of 12 from the field, grabbed eight rebounds and had three steals. Natasha Howard added 13 points and Sue Bird had 11 assists for Seattle. The Storm (13-5) moved into a tie with Phoenix atop the WNBA standings.
Stewart made back-to-back baskets to spark a 14-0 run that gave Seattle an 11-point lead when Bird hit two free throws with 32.1 seconds left in the first half. Epiphanny Prince answered with two foul shots, but Loyd's putback of an airball by Howard at the buzzer made it 39-28 at the break and the Liberty trailed by double figures the rest of the way.
Bria Hartley led New York with 16 points. The Liberty (5-12) have lost six of their last seven games.
The Storm had 25 assists on 30 field goals.
SACRAMENTO (KRON) — A mother says her 13-year-old boy got sick just one day after visiting Raging Waters in Sacramento.
The teen from Stockton thought he had just been out in the sun too long.
But after a few days and a doctor’s visit, lab results said it was cryptosporidium, an infection caused by parasites and commonly found in public pools.
Josiah’s mom Michelle says after some research, she was convinced the water park is where he got it.
The mom says what bothered her is that after speaking with the corporate office and sharing her story, they never got back to her with even just an apology.
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CINCINNATI (AP) – Some on the front lines of the opioid crisis in one of the nation’s hardest-hit states would like to hear more about President Donald Trump’s plans to fight it.
Trump is headed to Ohio on Monday but is expected to focus on the new tax overhaul.
Newtown, Ohio, Police Chief Tom Synan (SEYE’-nan) says he found Trump’s comments on opioids in his State of the Union address to be “much of the same”: strong words without strong actions.
Synan is a law enforcement representative on the Cincinnati-based Hamilton County Heroin Coalition. He wrote a column recently for The Cincinnati Enquirer calling for more urgency in the national response.
But Ohio Fraternal Order of Police leader Jay McDonald says Trump was spot-on about the scope of the problem.
Funeral services will be held for Tyler Cruce, age 25, of Obion.
Services will take place Tuesday at 3:00 at Edmaiston-Mosley Funeral Home.
Burial wil follow in the Terrace Hill Cemetery.
Supporters of MDC-T leader Nelson Chamisa dancing outside the High Court in Bulawayo following the dismissal by High Court judge of a case in which the Chamisa group was seeking an order to bar Thokozani Khupe from using the name and logo of the party following their split.
A Sydney woman seen brandishing a large kitchen knife in a Hungry Jack's car-park "sounded like a little girl" when she asked police to "leave her alone" moments before an officer shot her dead, an inquest has heard.
Courtney Topic, 22, appeared agitated and was talking to herself when numerous witnesses called police to West Hoxton the morning of February 10 in 2015.
Within a minute an officer fired a single bullet into Ms Topic's chest . She died moments later.
Witnesses called police after they noticed Courtney Topic sipping a takeaway drink and wielding a large kitchen knife. Photo: Seven News
An inquest in the NSW Coroner's Court at Glebe is examining the circumstances that led the police officer to fire the fatal shot.
It will also explore whether police were adequately trained to respond appropriately to people suffering mental illness.
A Whitby elementary school teacher is facing multiple counts of sexual assault after allegedly getting involved in inappropriate relationships with some of his students.
Thomas Grieve, 39, of Scugog Township, is facing eight counts of sexual assault and eight counts of sexual interference.
It is alleged that the incidents happened during school hours. According to police, all of his alleged victims are under 16.
Police say Grieve is a teacher at Robert Munsch Public School and had coached team sports at the school, as well as coached the Female Under 18 team for the Durham Rebels Volleyball Club.
He also taught at EA Fairman Public School and various schools as a supply teacher. He has also taught night school and summer school at numerous secondary schools.
Investigators want to make sure there are no other victims.
Anyone with new information connected with this investigation is being asked to call Det. Const. Briese of the DRPS Child Abuse Sexual Assault Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5323.
Ukraine is facing international backlash after they faked the death of anti-Kremlin journalist Arkady Babchenko.
Ukrainian security services say the shooting of Babchenko was staged in an attempt to catch Russian agents who were trying to assassinate him.
This plot has astonished Russia experts, who are not universally supportive of it.
The Economist's Russia editor Arkady Ostrovsky slammed the move by the Ukrainians on CNN this morning, comparing it to a George Orwell plot and calling it an “insult”.
“This is absurdity becoming reality ... declaring someone dead who is not, this is fake news,” he said.
There is widespread concern this Ukrainian plot will now give Russia more ammunition to claim various incidents are fake news.
For more on this story, Matt Bevan joins RN Breakfast.
May 2 Chinasoft International Limited:
* Change of Chief Financial Officer
* Frank Waung, chief financial officer of company, has resigned as chief financial officer
* Leong Leung Chai, Florence has been appointed as deputy chief financial officer of company
* Leong to perform duty of chief financial officer, with effect from 2 may 2017 Source text: [bit.ly/2qoLo2y] Further company coverage:
Buehler, 23, is considered the best prospect in the Dodgers system. He struggled with his command at times Monday against the Marlins, but recorded five strikeouts and generated plenty of ground balls. The organization hopes he can crack the rotation later in the summer, with team officials keeping a close eye on his usage. Buehler is not expected to exceed more than 150 innings this season, after undergoing elbow ligament reconstruction in 2015.
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Karen Reimer, the Renaissance Society’s Director of Publications, introduces Richard Rezac’s work in Address.
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Milos Raonic hit 34 aces to beat John Millman of Australia in straight sets and reach the third round on Wednesday.
The Canadian 13th seed won 7-6, 7-6, 7-6 in a match that only featured a break of serve for each player in the second set.
Raonic reached the third round for a sixth straight year, having lost to eventual champion Roger Federer in last year’s quarter-finals.
Milos Raonic hit 34 aces to beat John Millman 7-6, 7-6, 7-6 in the second round at Wimbledon
Raonic, who lost the 2016 final to Britain’s Andy Murray, will play Austrian qualifier Dennis Novak for a place in the last 16.
Novak beat 16th seed Lucas Pouille of France 6-4, 6-2, 6-7, 3-6 6-2 to reach the third round of a Grand Slam for the first time.
Despite his best efforts, Millman was unable to get the better of Raonic on Wednesday
Marin Cilic briefly resumed his match with Guido Pella on No 1 Court, but another shower saw them depart with the third-seeded Croatian leading 6-3, 6-1, 3-4 — a break down in the third set.
"The issue remains: How they have placed in relation to the bull changed the bull and its message". According to NBC New York , Di Modica believes that "Fearless Girl" alters the creative dynamic of " Charging Bull ".
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The five-piece band hailing from Nashville has released three albums: Cabaret (2012), Mountains Beaches Cities (2013) and Daybreaker (2015). They have appeared on Late Show with David Letterman, Late Night with Seth Meyers, and Conan. Their music has also been featured in multiple commercial and TV placements including BMW, Nashville, MLB, NFL, and HBO Sports to name a few. A festival favorite, the band has performed at Bonnaroo, Coachella, Governor’s Ball, Hangout Festival, Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits, Outside Lands and more.
This week, President Trump is expected to make the expansion of apprenticeship programs the centerpiece of his administration’s labor policy. The president will visit a technical school in Wisconsin on Tuesday and give a policy speech at the Labor Department on Wednesday that will flesh out his proposal. But, please, hold “The Apprentice” jokes, if you can.
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March 28 Selvita SA:
* Signs with Berlin-Chemie AG from Menarini Group license agreement concerning compound SEL24
* Under the agreement Menarini Group gets exclusive rights to research, develop and commercialization of SEL24 in the whole world
* Deal is worth at maximum 379.1 million zlotys ($96.89 million) Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 3.9125 zlotys) (Gdynia Newsroom)
The earth under a multi-storied building caves in following heavy rains in Aizawl. PIC/PTI
Mizoram Chief Minister Lal Thanhawla yesterday set up a high-level committee chaired by state Home minister R Lalzirliana to assess the flood situation in the state where eight persons have died.
Several other north eastern states are taking stock of the situation following incessant rains since the last three days, which has triggered flash floods and landslides.
The swollen Khawthlangtuipui river has submerged over 350 houses in Tlabung sub-division in Lunglei where eight persons died after flash floods caused by heavy rainfall wrecked havoc on Tuesday.
Disaster Management and Rehabilitation department officials estimated that over 2,000 families were affected by the floods. In Assam floods have affecting nearly 14,000 people in 39 villages, a report from the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) stated. In Arunachal Pradesh, incessant rains have thrown life out of gear.
WASHINGTON – A new report says the Brooklyn Bridge and Washington’s Arlington Memorial Bridge are among thousands of spans considered structurally deficient.
Although the numbers of deficient bridges have declined in recent years, the American Road & Transportation Builders Association’s analysis of transportation department data shows more than 55,000 bridges in the U.S. have been deemed deficient.
ARBTA says deficient bridges are crossed about 185 million times a day. The top 14 most-traveled deficient bridges are located in California.
Bridges labeled structurally deficient aren’t necessarily in immediate danger of collapse. The term is applied when spans need rehabilitation or replacement because at least one major component has advanced deterioration or other problems.
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (AP) - U.S. Sen. Rand Paul says he still has trouble breathing since he was tackled in his yard eight months ago by a neighbor. His attacker was given a 30-day sentence, a punishment the Republican lawmaker thinks should have been harsher.
Paul told his hometown newspaper, the Bowling Green Daily News, that too often people "seem to think violence is the answer," and one way to stop the trend is with punishments that fit the crimes.
His neighbor, Rene Boucher, pleaded guilty to assaulting a member of Congress and was sentenced last month.
Federal prosecutors who sought a 21-month prison sentence are appealing the 30-day sentence.
Paul has filed a civil lawsuit against Boucher asking for medical costs and attorney fees relating to the incident.
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Cardinal Walter Brandmüller, one of the four prelates who signed the Dubia regarding Amoris Laetitia, explained to the Italian newspaper(December 8) that Holy Mass and the Lutheran Supper are totally different.But the interviewing journalist replied that these were “rigid positions” and “mumbles of the traditionalists”.At this Brandmüller answered, “Regarding mumbling traditionalists I want to say: Am I one of them because I am convinced that the thesis of Pythagoras is still true?”
C8, also known as perfluorooctanoic acid, is a toxic and cancerous chemical used to make Teflon. Since the 1950s, a DuPont plant near Parkersburg, West Virginia has been emitting C8 into the air and the Ohio River.
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Sure, you can bake your own doughnuts, but why do that when there are so many good doughnut shops out there in the world? Everyone will always have their small-town favorites, but this mix of giant chains and smaller shops is what I believe to be the absolute best doughnut selection the United States has to offer. They're in no particular order, because they're all just that damn good.
The Uists/Benbecula Alzheimer Scotland 5k Memory Walk and Afternoon Tea was recently held in Balivanich raising over £800 to support local dementia-related activities.
The event, which is now expected to become an annual fixture in the Uists calendar, saw an overwhelming 44 participants attend to help raise funds and awareness for local people with dementia and their families.
On return to Balivanich Hall the participants were greeted with welcome refreshments and home baking, kindly donated by members of the community.
Walking steward volunteers from the community and NHS Western Isles’ Public Health Division, Police Scotland and HMS Coastguard, assisted organisers to ensure participant safety.
During a recent episode of X-Pac 12360, Sean Waltman spoke about Matt Cappotelli’s and Kenny Omega having Chasyn Rance work his recent show…
WALTMAN TALKS ABOUT THE PASSING OF MATT CAPPOTELLI: I didn’t know Matt, but just like you {Joey Ryan} and everyone else you hear what a wonderful guy he was and it just took the wind out of me, it was a punch in the gut and I didn’t even know him. Just because thirteen years he fought that… It just made me think about back when I didn’t really give a s*** and actually tried to take my own life and this guy is f***ing fighting you know. Thirteen years for his life. Life can really be unfair.
WALTMAN TALKS ABOUT CHASYN RANCE WRESTLING ON KENNY OMEGA’S SHOW: Kenny should be able to count on others too. It shouldn’t be all on him. He organized the event, he took responsibility for it… But just the selfishness of him {Chasyn Rance} putting himself in that match knowing it was gonna raise some eyebrows, bull**** on you Chasyn.
The stamp released to commemorate 25 years of diplomatic relations between Romania and Slovakia . The stamp illustrates the Romanian Military Cemetery from Zvolen.
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More than 100 Costco stores nationwide will honor active-duty military members and veterans during Military Hour on Saturday, March 24, 2018. David Middlecamp dmiddlecamp@thetribunenews.com
April 10 Marcato Capital Management Lp:
* Marcato sends letter to Rent-A-Center board of directors
* Plans to vote for Engaged Capital's director nominees at Rent-A-Center annual meeting, if board resists strategic alternatives review
* Urges Rent-A-Center Inc's board to immediately explore sale of entire company
* Discussions with Rent-A-Center CEO speese have "made clear to us that he does not intend or desire to be CEO for long term"
* Beneficially owns 4.9 percent of outstanding common shares of Rent-A-Center
* Urge Rent-A-Center board to "immediately commence a process to review all strategic alternatives including a sale of entire company" Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom: +91 806 749 1136)
Jarry saved 26 of 27 shots during Monday's 2-1 loss to Colorado.
After allowing 10 goals through his previous three outings for an .859 save percentage and 4.28 GAA, this was a nice rebound from the Jarry. He's now appeared in eight consecutive games for the Penguins with Matt Murray (lower body) on the shelf, but the two-time champion is nearing a return. As a result, the 22-year-old rookie will likely return to backup duty or potentially return to the minors to see consistent starts. A huge decline in fantasy value is looming.
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Students at the Ron Clark Academy were thrilled to find out they were all going to see the upcoming movie "Black Panther," and their reaction has gone viral online.
Congressional Republicans released a classified memo related to the Russia investigation Friday after President Donald Trump decided that the document should be available to the general public. The memo from Republican members of the House Intelligence Committee alleges U.S. law enforcement officials including the FBI abused their authority in seeking to put a Trump campaign associate under surveillance for possible ties to Russia. The release of the memo has set off yet another political firestorm over the Russia probe in Washington, as we hear from VOA National correspondent Jim Malone.
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BOSTON -- Marathons produce inspiring stories and the Boston Marathon was no different.
Marine Staff Sgt. Jose Luis Sanchez lost part of his left leg to a roadside bomb in Afghanistan six years ago.
But Sanchez completed Monday's marathon, just as he did last year, carrying the American flag, and wearing a "Semper Fi" t-shirt.
It took him about 5-and-a-half hours to complete the race, and photos of him running are going viral across the Internet.
Sanchez told Runner's World he completed the race as a charity member for the Semper Fi Fund, which supports wounded veterans.
"I want to recognize veterans and everyone who thinks they can't do something," he said.
Pretty amazing. #bostonmarathon #inspiring 🇺🇸 A post shared by Laura Vitalini (@lkv117) on Apr 17, 2017 at 8:41am PDT
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Cleveland TFi 2135 putters: All you need to know!
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Mizuno’s new MP-18 range has been designed to find the artist in every player. With three distinct iron models and a new Fli-Hi to choose from, there is greater scope than ever before for better players to mix and match models to create the perfect set for their need.
Grain Flow Forged in the brand’s exclusive Hiroshima plant and refined by Mizuno’s renowned master craftsmen in YORO Japan, the MP-18shave been inspired by every great player to ‘pure’ a Mizuno iron since 1933.
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News for Tonight’s WWE RAW – Final Hype for SummerSlam, Sasha Banks vs. Nia Jax, More
Tonight’s WWE RAW takes place from the TD Garden in Boston with the final build for Sunday’s WWE SummerSlam pay-per-view.
Tonight’s show will feature Sasha Banks vs. Nia Jax with the winner facing RAW Women’s Champion Alexa Bliss on Sunday. No other matches have been announced for tonight but we do know that WWE Universal Champion Brock Lesnar is scheduled.
WWE is focusing on the following points for tonight:
* Every woman for herself: Sasha vs. Nia
* Joe is gonna get you
* Mizzed opportunity with The Miztourage and Jason Jordan
* Face your fear, Finn Balor
* Brothers on the mend, Rollins and Ambrose
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Big News on a Crazy Brock Lesnar Feud, “Broken” Hardy Plans for WWE RAW Revealed, Vince McMahon Upset with WWE Newcomer, New GIFs & Galleries, More
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The final episode of Moments In Half Black History. Taking half of Black History month to honor great Halfrican Americans. Today we honor the 44th President of the United States…Barack Obama
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Pier B in Duluth Now Offers Boat Rentals
DULUTH, Minn. –Pier B Resort in Duluth is now offering a new chance to get out on the water on Lake Superior and the St. Louis River.
The hotel, located right near Bayfront Park in Duluth, has marina space right on the water and it is sharing its marina with a company called “YourBoatClub.”
The hotel now has six pontoon boats that are available for daily rentals.
The boats are available to both hotel guests and the public.
“Lake Superior is a unique experience all to itself,” says Pier B General Manager Jon Driscoll. “There’s other resorts in the state where you can get out in the water, but there’s very few that I can think of where you can get on Lake Superior and the St. Louis River.”
Managers at Pier B say you can visit YourBoatClub online or come to the boathouse right at their marina to inquire about rentals.
IT’S YOUR CHOICE – Xo (Adnrea Navedo) struggles to make an important decision and looks to Jane (Gina Rodriguez) for guidance leaving Rogelio (Jaime Camil) feeling like an outsider. Alba (Ivonne Coll) is frustrated with Rogelio when it seems he is once again making his career a priority over Xo. Meanwhile, Petra (Yael Grobglas) turns to Rafael (Justin Baldoni) for advice on her love life. Justin Baldoni directed the episode written by Valentina Garza & Micah Schraft (#414). Original airdate: Friday, March 23, 2018 @ 9pm
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BEIJING (AP) - Chinese conglomerate HNA Group, which operates Hainan Airlines and other businesses around the world, says its co-chairman has died while on a business trip in France.
HNA Group said Wang Jian, a co-founder of the company, suffered "severe injuries" in a fall and died Tuesday at age 57. It gave no other details.
Launched in 1993 on the southern island of Hainan, HNA grew to become China's fourth-largest airline and expanded into finance, hotels, logistics and other businesses in a multibillion-dollar global acquisition spree.
More recently, HNA has been selling some assets as Chinese regulators tighten lending controls and press companies to rein in debt.
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RHP Jake Odorizzi was quite pleased with the news Tuesday that he prevailed in his arbitration hearing against the Rays, and will get a $4.1-million salary. "Kind of overjoyed,'' Odorizzi said.
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March 29 Organigram Holdings Inc:
* Organigram announces production license renewal
* Organigram Holdings Inc - Organigram's expansion project remains on target for completion in calendar Q4 2017
* Organigram Holdings Inc - Organigram's expansion project remains on target for completion in calendar Q4 2017
* Organigram Holdings Inc - project will add 110,000 square feet to production facility in Moncton, New Brunswick
* Organigram Holdings - Co's unit received renewal of license to produce, sell dried marijuana, cannabis oil
* Organigram Holdings Inc - upon completion of this phase, company will have capacity to produce up to 16,000 kgs of cannabis
* Renewal of license for co's unit pursuant to access to cannabis for medical purposes regulations Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Two members of security staff at Athletic Bilbao's San Mames stadium were attacked by Olympique Marseille ultras during a Europa League game on Thursday, according to Spanish reports.
Three Marseille supporters have reportedly been arrested in relation to the incidents.
The first security guard had a neck wound after being stabbed and was treated at the stadium before being taken to hospital, while the second sustained less serious injuries.
In February a Basque police officer died after clashes between supporters at a Europa League game between Bilbao and Spartak Moscow.
Marseille won 2-1 in the second leg tie to progress 5-2 on aggregate and reach the quarter-finals.
Here's where you can stream this hotly-anticipated series on the life of global superstar Luis Miguel.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical Group Co Ltd
* Provides clarification announcement on media reports in relation of non-binding proposal
* As at date of this announcement, non-binding proposal is still in a bidding process on a non-exclusive basis Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
A 66-year-old man has been found guilty of sexually abusing children in his care 40 years ago at a hostel in Perth.
Martin James Cooper was on trial in the WA District Court for four weeks charged with 43 offences against nine boys and girls, eight of whom were wards of the state, at Warminda Hostel between 1978 and 1983.
The jury deliberated for almost five days before convicting him on Wednesday of 30 counts and acquitting him of 13 others.
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Cooper's lawyer asked for his client to be released on bail until his sentencing hearing on Friday next week, saying he had physical health problems and also early onset dementia.
But prosecutors opposed bail, saying it was not appropriate for someone convicted of such serious offences including rape.
Judge Mark Herron rejected the request.
Windsor’s Peace Fountain located adjacent to Coventry Gardens on the Detroit River will be coming out next week.
The fountain operates from 11am to 11pm between May and October each year, shooting water as high as 70 feet in the air and through a dazzling light display at night.
The Peace Fountain has been pleasing tourists and residents since 1978.
Twitter user, @theolliemead has recounted the hilarious things men say to her about her massive ‘bombom’.
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PICTURESQUE VINEYARD HAVEN - CAN’T BE BEATENA home for all seasons, sensational in winter and summer with the everchanging backdrop across Groot Constantia vineyards. Large 4 bedroom home with 4 reception rooms, 3500sqm garden, tucked away cosy cottage with own driveway, all presented in immaculate condition.The luxury of space comes with this home, separate pool room, changing facilities & domestic room.
× More fleas test positive for plague in parts of Arizona
TAYLOR, Ariz. — A second Arizona county in two weeks has confirmed that fleas in the area tested positive for plague.
The announcement by Navajo County Public Health officials on Friday comes one week after Coconino County officials found prairie dogs in the area to be carrying fleas with the plague.
The plague is an infectious disease infamous for killing millions of Europeans in the Middle Ages. According to health officials, the disease can be spread to humans if they are bitten by an infected flea or if they come in direct contact with an infected animal.
The fleas in Navajo County were found near the town of Taylor.
Navajo County advises people to watch for sudden die-offs of groups of prairie dogs or rodents, which might be an indicator of the plague.
Officials have notified residents and plan to treat and closely monitor the rodent burrows.
Through December 12th, Max Mara is hosting an exhibit in Seoul, South Korea at the Dongdaemun Design Plaza, which was designed by renowned architect Zaha Hadid. It includes seven themed-rooms, which feature garments, sounds, memorabilia, and interactive features that represent the brand’s history, spanning over 60 years.
In 2006, the Coats! exhibition was first displayed in Berlin, followed by stops in Tokyo (2007), Beijing (2009), Moscow (2011) and now, Seoul. The current exhibit was designed by Studio MIGLIORE+SERVETTO ARCHITECTS, and it is housed inside a dome inspired by the utopian architecture of Étienne-Louis Boullée.
Over 90 coats and archival items are on display in the exhibit, which is in partnership with installation mapping artist, Yiyun Kang. The Max Mara coats on display are from the 1950s through present-day, including the classic 101801 style.
The Captains Named Best Loved Business
The Captains has been named the best loved business in the island. It won 363 positive reviews in the Guernsey Business of the Year awards for 2017.
It has retained its title, closely followed by Trim Dog Pet Centre in second and JR Photography third.
The awards are organised by ‘thebestof’, an agency that works to raise the profile of local businesses.
It’s part of a wider national campaign which also saw businesses like Specsavers’ Market Street branch and Forest Road Garage win their categories awards.
NEW YORK (AP) - Anita Pallenberg, a model and actress who served as a muse for The Rolling Stones, has died. She was 75.
A spokesperson for Keith Richards told The Associated Press that Pallenberg died Tuesday at St Richard's Hospital in the city of Chichester, located in southeast England. The cause of death was not revealed, but the statement released Wednesday said Pallenberg "had been ill for some time" and that her family was by her side.
Richards, the father of Pallenberg's children, said in a statement she was "a most remarkable woman. Always in my heart."
Pallenberg was born on April 6, 1942. She is survived by a son, a daughter and five grandchildren.
The Stones' "Miss Amanda Jones" and "You Got the Silver" were inspired by Pallenberg.
About Carers Support Group - Chippenham
Carers Support Whiltshire runs monthly groups which are open to all carers. The groups have a speaker at each one to talk about a wide range of topics. There is always a support worker on hand to help and discuss any difficulties carers may have. Topics: crafts groups for wellbeing (the benefits of using crafts for relaxation and joining or setting up a group for joint support); benefits of volunteering (how to use one's skills as a carer to help other carers); free session (a free group where carers can raise any issue that may be affecting them in a safe and confidential environment); Carer Involvement - Having Your Say (how carers can get involved by raising issues that affect their caring role and influence the way that carer support is provided in Wiltshire); benefits for carers (how benefits can change as one gets older or their circumstances change); nutrition; wellbeing and coping strategies; a guide to hospital discharge.
Birthday wishes go out today to Cuba Gooding Jr. and Jack Hanna. Gooding Jr. turns 49 and Hanna is 70. Welcome to the 2016 A-List Dining Guide, our comprehensive list of 100 of Northeast Ohio's finest dining destinations.
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Greater Sudbury Police officers are looking for the person who robbed Mac's Convenience at 2142 Lasalle Blvd. last last night.
Three police cruisers could be seen at the store and three others were parking in the area.
"Robbery at Mac's Convenience 2142 Lasalle," police said on its Twitter account. "Significant officer presence in the area. K9 track being conducted. Pls avoid the area."
No other details were released.
There are on the The Galveston County Daily News story from 15 hrs ago, titled Felix Hernandez out to "prove people wrong" after down year. In it, The Galveston County Daily News reports that:
It's the result of the World Baseball Classic and his determination to prove last year's struggles were an anomaly. "I've got to prove people wrong," Hernandez said after taking his physical with the Mariners.
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FILE - In this Dec. 14, 2008 file photo, then U.S. President George W. Bush, right, walks with Iraqi President Jalal Talabani in Baghdad, Iraq. Talabani, a lifelong fighter for Iraq’s Kurds who rose to become the country’s president, presenting himself as a unifying father figure to temper the potentially explosive hatreds among Kurds, Shiites and Sunnis has died in a Berlin hospital at the age of 83. Evan Vucci, File AP Photo
Rome, July 4 - The Italian Bishops' Conference (CEI) on Wednesday hailed the government's new ban on advertising for gambling as a "sign of civility". CEI spokesman Father Ivan Maffeis recalled the Church's work against gambling addiction and said "we welcome as a sign of civility the government decree that puts an end to ads on gambling". The government's so-called 'dignity decree' aims to curb advertising on gambling and stop top actors and personalities fronting ads. Italy has seen a surge in gambling addiction despite a fall in purchasing power over the last few years. photo: a rally against gambling addiction
About Dementia Cafe The Rowans
The Dementia Cafe provides information about living with dementia and other services available locally in an informal and comfortable environment. A Dementia Cafe is also a place to relax, socialise and meet other people with dementia and their carers.
UK hard rockers Stevie R. Pearce And The Hooligans will re-release their independent released self-titled debut album on March 23nd, via Cargo Records UK. Stevie Pearce has established himself as a highly regarded guitar player, and has become first call for Jizzy Pearl (Jizzy Pearls/Love Hate) and Kory Clarke (Warrior Soul).
The album was mixed and mastered by Dave Draper at Tower Studios. Recoded at Evolution studios Oxford, and Studio 91 Newbury.
Tracklisting:
“Bad Day”
“Goin’ Down”
“Nobody Loves You”
“You”
“Same Old Story”
“Set My Soul On Fire”
“Can’t Turn Your Back On Blood”
“‘Til Something Better Comes Along”
“Mama’s Door”
“Folsom Prison Blues”
“Hooligan”
“Doin’ Okay”
“Bad Day” lyric video:
What happened after Smackdown Live
“After the TV portion of the evening ended last night, Jinder Mahal defended the WWE Title against Randy Orton. When Orton was in control and going for the win, the Singh Brothers interfered and got the champion disqualified, saving the Title for him.”
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Gallup tracks daily the percentage of Americans who approve or disapprove of the job Donald Trump is doing as president. Daily results are based on telephone interviews with approximately 1,500 national adults; Margin of error is ±3 percentage points.
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DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) - Syrian President Bashar Assad visits troops in newly-captured areas in eastern Ghouta near the capital Damascus.
SHERBROOKE, Que. – Kenworth Maska has opened a new 28,000 sq.-ft. parts and service facility in Sherbrooke, Que.
The dealership features 10 service bays, a 2,000 sq.-ft. parts display, and 9,000 sq.-ft. warehouse. There is also a lounge with recliners, satellite TV, work spaces and vending machines.
It’s situated on 5.4 acres about 130 kilometers east of Montreal, at 8850 Boulevard Bourque. The phone number is 819-864-9900.
Milwaukee police investigate death of baby boy
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee police are investigating the death of a baby boy.
Police were called to a sudden death at a home in far northwest Milwaukee around 8:30 a.m. Saturday. Police say the 3-month-old boy was found dead at the home.
An autopsy was planned. The name of the boy was not immediately released.
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SIALKOT, July 4 (APP)::Former foreign minister and PML-N backed candidate for NA-73, Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Wednesday expressed
his hope the PML-N would win general election.
Addressing the party workers at UC Imam Shaib, he said the people
of Pakistan know who could beneficial for them. He said that respect
of vote should be restored and the people would cast vote in favour
of PML-N during forthcoming elections.
He said that it was a time when the respect of vote should be
restored in the country.
Criticizing PTI Chief Imran Khan, he said that Imran filed a
suite against him in a court but did not produce any evidence.
He said that PTI could do nothing except leveling tall claims
and elections would decide their future.
He said the people of Sialkot gave votes to him during five
previous elections and now they would also give vote to the PML-N.
He said that despite of hurdles, PML-N would win forthcoming
general elections with heavy margin.
Lily Allen has returned with a new song featuring Giggs. Stream “Trigger Bang” below. Earlier this year, she released a cover of Rufus Wainwright’s “Going to Town” that featured music from Mark Ronson. She also offered to send people unreleased demos she’d recently discovered if they could prove they’d registered to vote in the UK election on June 8. Allen recently announced a yet-untitled memoir that focuses on the grief of losing a child. Her last album Sheezus came out in 2014.
Read Pitchfork’s “Ten Discarded Lily Allen Album Titles.”
A Tennessee man managed to stop his 5-year-old son from being kidnapped — by socking the woman who was trying to swipe him in the face, cops said.
Police officials told FOX13 Memphis that the dad’s actions were deemed necessary and ultimately led him to getting his child back on Monday.
The boy’s attempted kidnapper, Gina A. Richard, 53, later said that she was under orders from “God” to try and take him.
She had tried going to a nearby fire station after getting punched and told them she was only trying to stop a kidnapping, but police later spoke with the father and confirmed what really happened.
Richard wound up getting arrested and charged with attempted aggravated kidnapping. In her mugshot, she appears to be sporting a busted lip — courtesy of pops.
While some on social media questioned whether it was wrong for a man to punch a woman like that, most felt that the father did the right thing.
“Would have done the same thing,” wrote one Facebook user.
“Wrong but right,” another said.
Bay Street got a boost today as the financial and energy sectors got a lift.
Combined those two sectors make up more than half of the TSX’s weight. Enbridge shares are up more than a point on the back of an announced $4 billion deal to sell its natural gas facilities in Alberta and B.C. and oil prices are continuing to rally. The TSX closed the day at 16,304, up 41 points.
Meanwhile, trade worries put a damper on tech stocks, which weighed down European shares, and things were quiet on Wall Street thanks to the July 4th holiday. At press time oil is up 19 cents to $74.33 U.S. per barrel, gold is up $4.60 to $1,258.10 an ounce, and the loonie is down a shade to 76.05 cents U.S.
No additional jail time, but she'll have to pay it all back.
Meihalanei Cruz was sentenced in federal court this week after pleading guilty to attempted credit union fraud.
Earlier this year, Cruz was caught writing bad checks to the bank.
The checks totaled over 31-thousand dollars and were addressed to Navy Federal Credit Union.
Is Weinstein's career finished?
Harvey Weinstein will take a leave of absence from the Weinstein Company following a New York Times report alleging decades of sexual harassment claims against the Hollywood producer. Global media editor Matthew Garrahan and Companies editor Brooke Masters discuss what's next for the media mogul.
Ogun State Governor, Ibikunle Amosun has announced that the state plans to leverage value chains in its agriculture space. Adepeju Adebajo, Commissioner for Agriculture joins CNBC Africa to discuss ways to drive investments into the state.
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TEDxWellington approached us with the theme of ‘perspective’ for this year’s event. We looked past the obvious interpretation of visual perspective in favour of an identity that makes you think, rethink and unthink what you already know.
We set out to challenge the conventions of a typical event programme through poetry, scale and photography. The elements combined to create a unique narrative and unexpected experience, whilst staying true to the theme.
Citing legal concerns, Granbury school officials Monday night opted for voluntary instead of mandatory Breathalyzer tests for students entering the high school prom at Arlington Convention Center May 29. A group of students, concerned about underage drinking and alcohol-related car crashes, requested that each attendee receive a breath test as they arrive at the prom. School attorneys pointed out that prom tickets were bought with no mention of mandatory alcohol tests, Superintendent Jim Largent said.
Oando CEO, Wale Tinubu, has delivered an emotional tribute to his late brother, Deji, who passed on January 25, 2018.
Wale, who revealed that he received the news of his late brother, while he was about to catch a flight, broke down in tears as he spoke about Deji, who he described as an “incredible human being”
He also added that “death is not for my family”.
Tinubu, who until his death was who until his passing was the Special Adviser on Commerce, Industry and Cooperatives in Lagos state, slumped and died while playing football, at the ongoing retreat of members of the Lagos State Executive Council and Permanent Secretaries at the Jubilee Chalets, Epe.
Doctors and nurses rushed to give him first aid.
His uncle, Jide Idris, who is the State Commissioner for Health, was in the stands and was one of the people who applied first aid. But Tinubu could not be revived.
He was taken to the General Hospital, Epe where he was confirmed dead.
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Austin, Texas: For a town that prides itself on being a little weird, there are some things that are too weird for Austin, Texas.
One of them is the string of bombs disguised as packages or planted in public that have claimed two lives and injured four since March 2.
One explosion killed a 39-year-old. A second one went off, killing a 17-year-old and wounding his mother. The same day another explosion wounded a 75-year old. And most recently, a blast reportedly detonated with a tripwire near a footpath injured two.
An Austin police officer talks with a woman at a barrier near the site of Sunday's explosion, on Monday. Photo: AP
The cases are being investigated by local police, the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. A large reward has been offered. Initial concerns were that they were racially motivated.
“We don’t know why the bomber is doing this," FBI special agent Christopher Combs was quoted as saying in the New York Times . "We don’t know his reasons.”
Brooke Shields reveals Donald Trump once asked her out
Add Brooke Shields to the list. Emma Thompson, Salma Hayek and Candice Bergen have all previously revealed that now-President Donald Trump asked them out years ago, and on the Oct. 3 episode of "Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen," Brooke, too, confirmed The Donald once pursued her (via E! News). Andy showed Brooke an old photo of herself with Donald at what she said was a "charity food event" and asked her if he hit on her. "No," Brooke said, "but he did ask me out later." She went on to say she didn't go out with him. "He called me. I was on location doing a movie, and he called me right after he had gotten a divorce [from Marla Maples]," Brooke told Andy. "He said, 'I really think we should date, because you're America's sweetheart, and I'm America's richest man, and the people would love it.'"
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20-year-old Craig resident Corban Shipman died yesterday at Saint Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction from injuries sustained in a pickup rollover accident late Saturday afternoon just west of Hayden. Shipman and his stepfather Troy Henderson were both ejected during the accident. Four others in the pickup suffered only minor injuries. Henderson is currently recovering from multiple injuries at a hospital in Salt Lake. A link to sites where donations can be made to help the family with travel and medial expenses can be found below. Pictured: Corban Shipman
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Models walked 29 entries down the runway as part of the annual fundraiser for the Juneau Arts and Humanities Council. Materials included tin can lids, glass beads, duct tape, guitar and violin strings, bottle tops, flowers, chicken wire, lace, recycled copper fuel line, corn husks, fur, and vinyl records to name a few.
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Prosecutors want the maximum 15-year prison term for a young Chicago-area man who sought to join an al-Qaida-linked group fighting Bashar Assad's regime in Syria.
They requested the sentence in a court filing Thursday for Abdella Ahmad Tounisi's (too-NEE'-see), who was 18 when arrested in an FBI internet sting in 2013. He has pleaded guilty to attempting to offer material support to foreign terrorists.
Tounisi's lawyers want a seven-year term. They say their client felt isolated as a Muslim in the U.S. and that his decision to travel to Syria reflected his immaturity. They insist he's tried to change since then.
Prosecutors say Tounisi persisted even after a friend was arrested on terrorism charges in 2012, and after relatives expressed concern about his interest in Syria.
Sentencing is Oct. 19.
The bridge gave way suddenly while the traffic light for motorists on Tamiami Trail was red, so that the concrete span fell on top of a row of stopped vehicles. A woman stopped at the light who was heading westbound said the structure fell without warning. The woman, who asked that her name not be used, said it was immediately clear to her that several people were dead.
[...] The bridge crashed across six lanes of heavily traveled Tamiami Trail, crushing a still undetermined number of cars and killing a still unclear number of people. Police on the scene said at least six people could be dead.
Thursday A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before noon. Sunny, with a high near 91. West northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming east southeast in the morning.
Thursday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Southeast wind around 8 mph.
Friday Sunny, with a high near 96. Breezy, with a southeast wind 8 to 13 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph.
Friday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 72. South southeast wind 13 to 16 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.
Saturday Sunny, with a high near 88. Breezy.
Saturday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 60.
Sunday Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Sunday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Monday Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Monday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Tuesday Sunny, with a high near 94.
Tuesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 70.
Wednesday Sunny, with a high near 94.
CHICAGO (AP) — A U.S. Army veteran with a green card who faces deportation because of a 2008 drug conviction has lost an appeal to remain in the country.
The 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago rejected the argument by Miguel Perez Jr that his life would be in danger if he were deported to Mexico. He left Mexico when he was 8 years old.
Perez's supporters said Monday in a statement that the ruling has left his family "distraught."
Perez served two tours in Afghanistan. He says he mistakenly thought he became a U.S. citizen when he took an oath to protect the nation.
He's being held in a Wisconsin detention center where he awaits deportation.
He pleaded guilty to a drug charge for handing a laptop case containing cocaine to an undercover officer. He served half of a 15-year prison sentence.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Police in Tennessee say a toddler who was shot in the head while riding in a car with her mother and brothers has died.
Memphis police spokesman Louis Brownlee said Wednesday that 2-year-old Laylah Washington has died after she was shot Sunday night.
Police say the girl’s mother told officers that a car nearly hit her in a parking lot while she waited for her sons to leave work, and she yelled at the driver who yelled back something inaudible. She told police that after her sons got into her car and they left, she realized she was being followed and then heard shots.
Brownlee said the girl was the only one hit and she was taken to a hospital in critical condition.
No arrests have been made.
Some breaking news this morning from Newsweek:
A new court filing by Robert Mueller’s Special Counsel confirms that Paul Manafort was raided by the FBI to look for documents relating to the Trump Tower meeting in June 2016 with Russian lobbyists, which was brokered by Donald Trump Jr.
[...] According to the latest court filing by the Mueller inquiry, which is defending a warrant attached to a raid on Manafort’s home in July 2017, part of what the FBI were hunting for were “communications, records, documents, and other files involving any of the attendees of the June 9, 2016 meeting at Trump Tower, as well as Aras and [Emin] Agalarov.”
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Let's get this out of the way. Henrik Lundqvist is a good goalie. Sure, he's begun wearing down a little bit, like your 20-year-old first car with the rear doors that don't work, one rear view mirror hanging off by a tiny thread of plastic and a broken tape deck.
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The average person may never venture into space, but they can go to Space Center Houston and experience space like nowhere else on Earth. The space museum and activity center is the official visitor's center for the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, home of mission control and NASA's human spaceflight activities.
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Michelle Borth is set to make her triumphant return to Hawaii Five-0 in the April 13 episode — and EW has the exclusive first look.
In a Romancing the Stone-esque hour, Lt. Catherine Rollins (Borth) recruits McGarrett (Alex O’Loughlin) and Jerry (Jorge Garcia) — doing his best Indiana Jones — to help her track down a uranium deposit thought to be hidden on an abandoned Hawaiian island, leading them to a suspected terrorist who is plotting to make dirty bombs with it.
Borth last appeared on Hawaii Five-0 in season 7, when Catherine paid McGarrett a surprise visit to help him free his mother, Doris (Christine Lahti), from CIA custody. During her prior final season 6 appearance, Steve and Catherine had ended on amicable terms, with the former saying he could no longer wait for her. But could Catherine’s return mark a romantic reunion? Check out these photos for potential proof:
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The Findlay Police Department is asking for your help in finding a missing woman. Investigators say 84-year-old Patricia Musser was last seen at her home around 10 a.m.Wednesday. She was discovered missing around noon, along with her car.
Musser suffers from mild dementia. Police describe her as 5’4″ and around 112 pounds. She has red hair and green eyes. She may be driving a red 2013 Buick Verano with Ohio license plate CR40SP.
If you have any information on where Musser may be, you are urged to call the Findlay Police Department at 419-424-7150.
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Hayward scored nine points (4-9 FG, 1-4 3Pt) while adding a team-high five assists, two rebounds and two steals in 23 minutes during Friday's preseason win over the 76ers.
The former Jazz star is very quickly adapting to life with the Celtics alongside Kyrie Irving, and with the talented guard taking the scoring lead for the club, Hayward may find himself with more distribution duties than he's had the last few seasons in Utah. The 27-year-old wing averaged a career-high 5.2 assists per game back in 2013-14, and he has the skills to challenge that mark as he fills a point-forward role in Boston.
Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price makes a save during the second period in Game 3 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series against the New York Rangers, Sunday, April 16, 2017, in New York. . Montreal Canadiens' Artturi Lehkonen, right, reacts after scoring during the second period in Game 3 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series against the New York Rangers, Sunday, April 16, 2017, in New York.
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ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Police say an international student at Memorial University of Newfoundland is facing a charge of attempted murder following a fight along a hiking trail on Signal Hill in St. John's earlier this month.
Const. Geoffrey Higdon, a spokesman for the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary, says Masih Allahbakski was scheduled to appear in provincial court on Monday.
Allahbakski was initially charged with assault following the April 7 incident involving another international student.
At the time, police said there was a physical altercation between the two men that resulted in minor injuries to the victim.
Joseph (toe) was inactive for Sunday's 24-6 loss to the Broncos.
As expected, Joseph wasn't given the green light to play after returning from a three-week absence just Thursday. However, he appears to be nearing a return to game shape and could be ready in time for the Raiders' first playoff game next weekend against the Texans.
NEW YORK (AP)  The New York Police Department says it is responding to a report of an explosion near Times Square.
The response is centered in the area of the Port Authority bus terminal.
It's led to delays along some of the subway lines that pass beneath the bus terminal.
Some passengers have been evacuated as a precaution.
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There were no immediate reports of injuries.
Castlecomer councillors have called for a traffic safety plan for parking and turning at the rear of Kilkenny Road Estate.
Last month’s Municipal District meeting had a motion put forward by Cllr Pat Fitzpatrick who highlighted the issue.
Cllr Maurice Shortall said there were two incidents where the ambulance had to reverse out of the estate after calling to houses.
Area engineer, Philippe Beubry, said there are a plan of works in place but there is not much scope for improvement.
He said the aim is to remove a high kerb on the right hand side of the drive in and create an area for turning for vehicles and install hatching and markings to prevent parking.
He added that funding for the works is an issue and members will have to wait until next year as there is no funding available at the moment.
Florida fish farm scam nets 3 accused of swindling $500,000
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Three would-be financial advisers are accused of swindling seven Florida residents out of nearly $500,000 for a bogus, cutting-edge fish farm.
The SunSentinel reports 43-year-old Rebeca Gonzalez sold the elderly investors on the idea of the fish farm between 2013 and 2014. Gonzalez, along with 36-year-old Matthew Braun and 48-year-old Michael Creamer face several securities fraud charges in the case.
The Florida Office of Financial Regulation began investigating the scheme when one of the victims notified them.
The newspaper reports an 85-year-old victim told authorities he invested $110,000 in Blue Ocean Farm LLC after Gonzalez promised his stake would yield up to a 6 percent return.
Creamer surrendered Monday and was jailed in Palm Beach County. The other two were arrested and bonded out in June. Attorney's aren't listed on jail records.
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The FBI says a substance found in a letter sent to the Minneapolis office of the Federal Aviation Administration has tested negative for worrisome biological agents.
The FAA in Minneapolis was evacuated Tuesday after a letter containing the suspicious substance was found. Four people were hospitalized as a precaution.
FBI spokesman Michael Kulstad says Wednesday that tests were conducted and “came back negative for biological agents.” But more testing is being done as authorities work to identify the substance.
The office houses employees involved in aircraft certification, security, pilot licensing and regulatory compliance. Authorities say air traffic control functions are not located in the building and were not affected.
The Miami Dolphins have exercised the fifth-year option on wide receiver DeVante Parker, the team announced Tuesday.
Parker, a first-round pick (14th overall) in 2015, is signed through the 2019 season.
Parker has played in 42 games with 24 starts over three seasons and totaled 139 receptions for 1,908 yards and eight touchdowns. He set career highs with 12 starts and 57 receptions in 2017.
The option, which is guaranteed against injury only, comes with a projected salary of $9.4 million.
The Dolphins will be without their leading receiver from last season, having traded Jarvis Landry to the Cleveland Browns this offseason.
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Rockford Police say a 20-year-old woman was robbed as she was walking into church Sunday morning.
Police say the victim was walking through the parking lot of her church in the 800 block of Locust Street around 11:30 a.m. Sunday when a suspect approached her and grabbed her purse off her shoulder.
The victim told police the man threatened to shoot her, but she did not see a gun during the robbery.
Police were able to locate the woman's cell phone and charger nearby.
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Both the Northeast Men’s and Women’s Basketball teams downed Southeast on the road Tuesday night as the men won 109-107 while the women won 96-52.
The Hawk men upped their record to 21-7 on the year while the women improved to 25-2.
Both teams host Iowa Western on Saturday with game times set for 5:00 and 7:00 p.m. in Norfolk.
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Over 62,000 people filled in to the official ticketed "LA Pride" celebration on San Vincente Boulevard between Santa Monica Boulevard and Melrose. Normally on a Sunday night, people are walking their dogs here.
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CLEVELAND, Ohio -- With Cleveland Indians and Yankees players lined up on either side of the ball diamond and a capacity crowd on their feet, Youngstown singer and voice instructor Brittany Best stood behind home plate for her big moment on Friday.
As the ballpark noise fell to a din, she lifted the microphone and gave her rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner."
See the video above for the view of the performance from the field.
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A lady who was a member of the Somali police service was last night killed in Hodan district in Mogadishu.
Witnesses told Radio Dalsan that the policewoman whose name was Ridwan Salad was killed at a business premise just next to her house where she came to buy something and that her killers escaped immediately from the scene.
The area was then abandoned and the Somali police force later arrived and carried their colleague's body from the scene.
Planed killings of some members of the government's security forces and civilians have been witnessed in Mogadishu for the last twenty-four hours but so far there is no one arrested for the same.
Stephen Curry scores 27 points, nine rebounds, and 10 assists as the Warriors defeat the Rockets to advance to the NBA Finals.
Los Angeles Chargers starting middle linebacker Denzel Perryman may require surgery and is likely to miss the season’s first four games after suffering a significant ankle injury against the Seattle Seahawks Sunday night, according to NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport.
Rapoport also went on to note that the potential extended absence of Perryman might land him on the injured reserve/designated to return list.
Perryman went down with a non-contact injury in the first half of the Chargers’ 49-17 loss at the hands of Seattle but did return to the sideline on crutches and with a boot on his left foot.
Though he’s likely to miss at least one-quarter of the season and the team isn’t overly deep at inside linebacker, Los Angeles does have some good talent in the likes of linebackers Korey Toomer, Jatavis Brown and Joshua Perry behind Perryman.
Toomer posted an impressive 81.3 Pro Football Focus grade in 2016, while Brown was just behind at 79.2 with Perry at 76.4 on just 114 snaps.
Have you ever had a straight guy tell you there’s a gay guy at work and then get completely flummoxed when you ask him whether the guy is hot, even though he knows the answer?
Michael Henry and Travis Coles sort out the meaning behind that wishy-washy behavior in another on-the-street investigation.
Anheuser-Busch InBev is adding another brand to its craft-and-import-focused, "high-end" portfolio with the launch of this summer in Miami. The beverage megacompany has tapped Colombia's Bogota Beer Company and Oregon's 10 Barrel Brewing for the collaboration.
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(WSPA) — If you’re looking to find a job, social media might be the answer.
Sites like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Linkedin are all places you can follow your friends and find a job.
Take Mcdonald’s, they took out a 10 second long ad on Snapchat that takes you straight to the chain’s career website.
If you want to search many sites like Facebook or twitter, use hashtags.
try keywords such as #hiring, #jobs or #applynow.
Not only will you find job postings, you’ll also see tips that may help you ace the interview.
WASHINGTON — President Trump addressed the rally violence that killed one woman and injured 19 others Saturday in Charlottesville, Virginia. You can see his full remarks in the video.
The president noted that the Department of Justice and FBI are investigating those responsible for the violence this past weekend. “You will be held fully accountable,” President Trump said. “Justice will be delivered.”
Arabesque Asset Management is a relative newcomer to sustainable investing, but the young firm has made a big splash. Steered by Omar Selim, 54, who led the European firm’s 2013 buyout from Barclays (where he was a top banker), Arabesque manages $150 million, including two European quantitative funds that have outperformed their benchmarks. The board is a who’s who of the sustainable universe, including chairman Georg Kell, the founder of the United Nations Global Compact, the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative, and Barbara Krumsiek, the former CEO of socially responsible powerhouse Calvert Investments,...
CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – Some leaves are already changing color here in western Massachusetts!
However, it’s important to know that this is not fall foliage. The leaves are changing color for different reasons.
Some leaves are changing because of environmental stresses. Other factors are insect damage and disease. Insects chew the leaves during the summer, and the resulting damage stresses trees and plants.
Gary Corchesne from G&H Landscaping told 22News that in some cases, it could also be the lack of a good soaking rain.
“In some cases the soil is getting dry even though we have had rainfall, the rain that comes down is heavy and it doesn’t penetrate and washes off, in some cases it could be drought,” said Corchesne.
Gary also told 22News that leaves were also changing colors and dropping this time last year because it was so dry.
Depending on the weather we can begin to see leaves change for fall late August, early September.
Peak fall foliage doesn’t take place until mid to late October.
A North Dakota woman accused of killing a pregnant neighbor so she and her boyfriend could keep the baby is set to change her plea.
Thirty-eight-year-old Brooke Crews is scheduled to appear in Cass County Court in Fargo on Monday. She and her boyfriend, 32-year-old William Hoehn, have pleaded not guilty to conspiracy to commit murder and kidnapping in the death of 22-year-old Savanna Greywind.
Investigators haven't said how Greywind was killed, but Fargo's police chief has called it a "cruel and vicious act of depravity."
The baby was found alive in Crews and Hoehn's apartment in Fargo. Greywind's boyfriend says DNA tests confirmed he and Greywind are the girl's parents.
Greywind was eight months pregnant when she disappeared in August. Kayakers found her body wrapped in plastic in a river.
WASHINGTON Federal Reserve Governor Jerome Powell expressed support Thursday for removing the qualitative standard applied by regulators to regular stress testing of banks.
Powell said that applying a qualitative standard after the financial crisis played a key role in getting banks to understand their risks. But as banks have improved their books after the financial crisis, the need for that part of the regular stress test has lessened.
"We’ve seen a great deal of progress," he said. “I do think we’re getting to the point where qualitative supervision of risk management can no longer be part of the stress test but will return to being part of the normal supervision of firms."
(Reporting by Pete Schroeder; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
2018-19 season: Technical aids and electronic communication will be allowed in the Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2 on both benches in the "technical zone" for coaching and e.g. in the event of injuries https://t.co/Hj6HzsEcML pic.twitter.com/qHyWWNR4Uz
Pupils of the Lesley McFarlane School of Highland Dancing gained many successes on the competition circuit in 1987.
They gathered for a group photograph to celebrate whilst at the same time donating the proceeds from that year’s fundraising concert to the Cencar Research campaign. Young dancer Laura Millar presented the cheque for £200 to Mrs Jenny Thomson, centre, who collected it on behalf of the charity. The youngsters had competed at multiple competitions in Edinburgh and Eyemouth that year.
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SINGAPORE: This year's National Day Parade , which will be held at the Marina Bay Floating Platform, will pay special tribute to national servicemen as Singapore celebrates 50 years of National Service. At a media showcase on Tuesday , organisers said the parade will feature the largest military tattoo performance in NDP history.
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WellSpan York Hospital announced today the completion of its Emergency Department renovation, marking the end of a multiyear, $50 million project aimed at enhancing lifesaving treatment for the most serious injuries and complex conditions. "Our emergency department renovation was a project 10 years in the making," said Keith Noll, senior vice president, WellSpan Health and president, WellSpan York Hospital.
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IRVINE – Coroner’s officials have released the name of a 43- year-old woman killed in a head-on traffic crash in Irvine.
The woman was identified as Carmella Vann of Tustin, according to the Orange County Coroner’s Office.
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5 hot places around the world that will be cooler than Southern California this weekend The crash was reported at 3:14 p.m. Tuesday in the area of Main Street and the Costa Mesa (55) Freeway. Vann was the driver of one of the two vehicles, according to Irvine Police Public Information Officer Kim Mohr.
The other driver was taken to a hospital, Mohr said. The condition of the second motorist was not immediately known.
There were no passengers in either vehicle.
Multiple eyewitnesses say the hooded protester who went nose-to-nose with Jacob Rees-Mogg tonight is a Corbynista, Momentum and Labour supporter. The word on campus is that the hatted protester with red sunglasses seen berating the Mogg in the above video is Josh Connor, a former student at the University of the West of England, where tonight’s disruption took place. Connor was described by eyewitnesses as the protester who was “most vocal and stayed longest.” His social media tells the usual story…
Likes include Jeremy Corbyn, Bristol Momentum Youth, Bristol Labour Party and Filton and Bradley Stoke Constituency Labour Party. Posts include a picture of a pie with the word “corbz” baked into the crust. Another picture shows Ken Loach addressing a Bristol Momentum event. Other pics show a copy of Mao’s Little Red Book being received as birthday present and hammer and sickle with the slogan “eat the rich.” Sadly predictable…
LONDON, June 15 (Reuters) - Britain's ruling Conservatives and Northern Ireland's Democratic Unionist Party have yet to agree a deal to support Prime Minister Theresa May's government, Sky News reported on Thursday, citing sources.
"No agreement yet between Conservatives and DUP, despite Leader of the House confirming Queen's Speech next Wed," Sky's Ireland Correspondent wrote on Twitter.
Earlier, the leader of the lower house of parliament said the state opening of parliament would be held on June 21, when the government will set out its legislative agenda, suggesting the two parties had neared an understanding.
(Reporting by Costas Pitas, Editing by Paul Sandle)
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-- On Raw tonight, WWE announced three new matches for Payback to take place later this month on April 30 in San Jose, CA. The updated lineup is now: Randy Orton vs. Bray Wyatt (House of Horrors Match for the WWE Title)
Kevin Owens vs. Chris Jericho (WWE US Title Match)
Neville vs. Austin Aries (WWE Cruiserweight Title Match)
The Hardy Boyz vs. Sheamus & Cesaro (WWE Tag Team Title Match)
Bayley vs. Alexa Bliss (WWE Raw Women's Title Match)
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Carey Price made 20 saves to lead the Montreal Canadiens to a 3-1 win over the New York Rangers in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference quarter-final series on Sunday. Artturi Lehkonen and Shea Weber scored power-play goals for the Canadiens, and Alexander Radulov added a spectacular even-strength goal late in the third.
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EPHRATA – A Lancaster County accident involving an ambulance is under investigation. Today at 1:38 a.m., Ephrata Community Ambulance responded to a medical emergency in the first block of Akron Road in Ephrata Borough. After loading a patient into the ambulance, one of the EMT’s suffered a medical emergency while driving the ambulance away from the patient’s house. The ambulance struck a parked station wagon, which was pushed into a parked SUV, which in turn was pushed into a house. The house sustained moderate damage to an exterior wall. No obvious injuries from the crash were reported. The original patient was transported to Wellspan Ephrata Hospital for treatment. Two EMT’s, who were treating the original patient, were evaluated at the hospital. The ambulance driver was taken to Wellspan for treatment of his medical emergency. He is expected to recover.
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LONDON — Roger Federer and Serena Williams are both back on Centre Court at Wimbledon on Wednesday as they look to advance to the third round.
Federer will play Lukas Lacko of Slovakia as he continues his quest for a record-extending ninth title at the All England Club. Williams then faces Bulgarian qualifier Viktoriya Tomova as she goes for a 16th straight match win at the tournament — having missed last year while pregnant.
Australian Open champion Caroline Wozniacki and last year's men's runner-up, Marin Cilic, are also back in action as they try to avoid more upsets at the tournament. Three of the top-10 seeded men lost in the first round, while former champions Maria Sharapova and Petra Kvitova also went out on Tuesday.
The forecast calls for more sunny skies, although there is a 30 per cent chance of rain showers in the afternoon.
Area MP Charlie Angus says 325 people from Kashechewan First Nation flew to Kapuskasing, Ont., on Sunday and another 200 are expected to leave the community Monday as ice breaks up north of the community along the Albany River. He says local officials and those from the province will monitor the ice as open water moves towards the reserve where roughly 2,000 people live.
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The rescue operations have resumed today morning in Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh where at least 46 bodies were recovered following a landslide.
The number of people killed due to the unfortunate incident could rise over 50. Passengers were travelling in the two buses hit by the landslide, triggered by a cloud burst, at Kotpuri near Padhar on the Mandi-Pathankot national highway, officials said.
A massive landslide struck two moving Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) buses at Kotrupi on the Pathakot-Mandi-Manali-Leh National Highway in the wee hours on Sunday.
The state transport minister, G S Bali, in a Facebook post on Sunday said that the death toll may reach 50.
Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh also left from Shimla to reach Mandi to take stock of the rescue operations.
Cape Coral police say a drunk driver is responsible for slamming into a street sign and splitting a palm tree in half in the southern part of the city.
Impiyakhe Smiley left a path of destruction at the 5800 block of South Chiquita Boulevard next to Cape Harbour and took out city road signs and lawns.
Police reports say the 32-year-old Smiley caused the crash that ripped a palm tree in half.
"I couldn't believe how half a tree is still standing. They took out a half of a royal palm!" said resident, Doreen Glover.
Officers also found crack cocaine, marijuana, and a gun inside Smiley's smashed car.
"You don't like hearing that he had that in the vehicle," Glover said.
Police arrested smiley for drunk driving.
Smiley is still in the Lee County jail where he is facing a handful of charges like DUI and property damage, as well as drug trafficking and firearms charges.
He has been arrested 13 times in Lee County.
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Gunmen armed with assault rifles and grenade launchers stormed the heavily fortified headquarters of the Afghan interior ministry, battling security forces for more than two hours in the latest attack on the capital Kabul. and amp;nbsp;Footage:Reuters
You might notice something a little different at Eagle’s View Elementary next year. The time finally came to replace the carpet, despite staff and maintenance crew’s taking great care of it. The first step in its replacement, approval by the school board, took place last year. This summer while school was out, the carpet was replaced.
Early this summer, the Unalaska Raider Boys’ Basketball team took apart the elementary library so that the carpet could be replaced in there as well. Last Wednesday, they helped put the library back together again. They worked from about 11 am to 2 pm moving shelves and putting books back. The Unalaska Public Library generously donated six book carts for the team to use. By the time they were done, the library looked as good as new.
School starts soon, on August 23rd, for Unalaska students! Be sure to check out the school and new carpet at the open house on August 30th.
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ABC News’ Elizabeth Vargas, who’s talked openly and honestly about her struggle with alcohol in her book “Between Breaths: A Memoir of Panic and Addiction,” confided to book lovers at the East Hampton Library’s Authors’ Night on Saturday.
Vargas said, “I bared my soul so other successful and high-functioning people who face the same problems of anxiety and addiction as I did know they aren’t alone.”
The award-winning journalist and “20/20” anchor added, “If I can just help one or two people who silently suffer and go home and self-medicate to come out of the shadows and get help I will have succeeded.”
Webster-Roy: HIV funding to downsize
Minister Ayanna Webster-Roy
In light of ongoing economic challenges, funding for projects aimed at enhancing the Caribbean's response to discrimination against persons suffering from HIV/ AIDS may also be affected as two of the major sponsors for the Pan Caribbean Partnership (PANCAP) Against HIV/ AIDS will no longer be funding the project, this was revealed by Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister Ayanna Webster-Roy this morning.
Speaking at a joint stakeholder forum to address concerns of HIV/ AIDS discrimination in the Caribbean, at the Hyatt Regency, Webster-Roy says while TT remains committed to ending all forms of stigma and discrimination against the disease, issues of funding initiatives remains a key challenge and said two donors will be withdrawing their funding.
BOGOTA, March 30 Cemex Latam Holdings, a unit of Mexican cement company Cemex, said on Thursday it would use only a portion of capacity at a new cement plant after Colombian environmental authorities denied the company permission for bigger output.
Cemex had asked the regional environmental authority of Antioquia, in north western Colombia, for a license to build a plant with production capacity of 950,000 tonnes, but the request was denied.
Still, Cemex said in a statement that it would continue construction of the $340-million plant, near Maceo in Antioquia province, but keep output at only 250,000 tonnes a year.
"I will continue our project to finish the plant with the capacity to produce 250,000 tonnes of cement, but in the future we will request authorization again through a new delimitation of the current mining title," a company source told Reuters. (Reporting by Luis Jaime Acosta; Writing by Helen Murphy; editing by Diane Craft)
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HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) – Researchers say a teen appears to have suffered a shark bite on South Carolina’s Hilton Head Island.
Linton Suttle tells The Island Packet that he was swimming Thursday near Sea Pines Beach Club when he felt a sharp pain in his foot.
His parents used photos of comparable bites and an exchange with shark researchers to confirm it was a shark bite.
The family received an email from George Burgess, director of the Florida Program for Shark Research, confirming the bite was from a shark.
The North Carolina teen escaped without major injuries. But he’s had to use crutches and stay out of the ocean.
Suttle is the fourth shark bite victim on Hilton Head Island this summer.
None of the bites were life-threatening, indicating they were from smaller sharks.
Work to repair Chief Joseph Highway slide to begin
CODY, Wyo. (AP) — Crews are scheduled to start making temporary repairs Tuesday to a section of the Chief Joseph Scenic Highway damaged by a landslide in northwest Wyoming.
The work on Wyoming 296 about 20 miles (32 kilometers) west of the intersection with Wyoming 120 northwest of Cody is expected to cause traffic delays of about an hour.
Parts of the Chief Joseph Scenic Highway slid downhill last Thursday, leaving a single lane for traffic.
Engineer Todd Frost of the Wyoming Department of Transportation says a more permanent, long-term fix is being designed and construction may begin this summer.
A self-driving car operated by Uber struck and killed a pedestrian in Tempe, Ariz. The incident could be the first pedestrian death involving a self-driving vehicle.
The car was in autonomous mode, but had a human riding along to take control of the vehicle if necessary, The New York Times reported. Several reports indicate the pedestrian was a woman, who was immediately transported to a local hospital where she died.
Uber has suspended all autonomous vehicle operations in Pittsburgh, Tempe, San Francisco and Toronto in response to the crash.
In a statement provided to NPR, Uber said, "Our hearts go out to the victim's family. We are fully cooperating with local authorities in their investigation of this incident."
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi referenced the "incredibly sad news out of Arizona" in a tweet and reaffirmed that the company will cooperate with local law enforcement.
Requests for comment from the Tempe Police Department were not immediately returned.
Cavaliers forward Kevin Love will return March 19 after missing six weeks because of a broken left hand.
Cleveland was 11-9 without Love, who was injured on Jan. 30. He’s averaging 17.9 points and 9.4 rebounds in 48 games.
Associate head coach Larry Drew said Love’s minutes will be restricted in Cleveland’s game against Milwaukee. Drew is running the team while coach Tyronn Lue takes a leave of absence to address health issues that have included chest pains and a loss of sleep.
The Cavaliers are third in the Eastern Conference despite dealing with several injuries. Larry Nance Jr. (sore right hamstring), Rodney Hood (strained lower back), Cedi Osman (strained left hip flexor) and Tristan Thompson (sprained right ankle) were ruled out of Monday’s game.
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The Terre Haute South boys basketball team beat Franklin Central 67-66 to improve to 5-1 in Conference Indiana.
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The New York Giants have waived wide receiver Kevin Norwood and tight end Colin Thompson and signed receiver Andrew Turzilli and linebacker Chris Casher.
The Giants announced the moves Monday. Norwood was waived with a hip injury and Thompson was waived with a non-football injury (appendectomy).
A Rutgers product, Turzilli played in three games and had two receptions for 25 yards for the Tennessee Titans in 2015. He spent a month with the San Francisco 49ers practice squad in 2015, and was signed to the Detroit Lions practice squad on Dec. 20 and to their roster on Jan. 9. He was waived on May 11.
Casher is a rookie who played in college at Florida State and Faulkner. He was with the Oakland Raiders from May 8 to Aug. 4.
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YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 3, ARMENPRESS. Clear weather has been reported along all roads and highways of inter-state and republican significance as of 10:00, February 3.
The ministry of emergency situations told ARMENPRESS that all roads are open for traffic.
Georgian authorities said the Stepantsminda-Lars road is also open for all types of vehicles.
The Stepantsminda-Lars road is the only land connection between Armenia and Russia, which runs through Georgia. Stepantsminda is a small town in north-eastern Georgia. The road is used for both passenger and cargo transportations and is of major significance. Vehicles pass through the Verkhni (Upper) Lars customs checkpoint into Russia.
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Revolves around Frank, an American tourist visiting Italy to mend a broken heart. Elise is an extraordinary woman who deliberately crosses his path.
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Searches for illegal weapons by the Israel Defense Forces in cooperation with the Shin Bet Israel Security Agency, Border Guards and the Israel Police resulted in the seizure of Carlo machine guns in the Bethlehem-area village of Beit Fajr and in the village of Deir Tzamat in the southern Hebron hills.
A handgun was seized in the Hevron Hills village of Deir Al-'Asal.
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WLNS – On Monday, google revealed new smartphones, a laptop computer, a new camera and a new set of ear buds….and the ear buds are creating a lot of buzz online.
They’re called the Google Pixel Buds.
They’re wireless and with the tap of a finger you can direct them to play music, give you directions, place a phone call and translate in real time.
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French presidential candidate Marine Le Pen will visit Lebanon next week for talks with top officials, a Lebanese government source said Wednesday.
The latest polls for April's presidential vote show Le Pen, who heads the far-right National Front (FN) party, leading with 27 percent in the first round, but she is not expected to triumph in a run off.
At her campaign launch earlier this month, Le Pen vowed to put France first and to fight "terrorism", and she has called for dialogue with Syrian President Bashar Assad.
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FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) — Workers at an Indiana zoo needed a couple of hours to corral a young giraffe that escaped from her enclosure.
The 7-month-old female got loose Monday from the African Journey exhibit at the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo. Zoo spokeswoman Bonnie Kemp says the giraffe, Thabisa, never left the property.
It wasn’t immediately clear how the youngest in the zoo’s herd of nine giraffes escaped.
Staffers were able to trap the giraffe in a fenced parking lot in a non-public area of the zoo. Zookeepers calmed her down before returning her to the enclosure.
The zoo just opened to the public for the season on Saturday.
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NCAA declares Abuja airport ready for operations
The Director-General, Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Mr Usman Muktar, says the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, runway is ready for operation and can be opened on Wednesday. Muktar stated this while speaking with newsmen during an inspection of the airport’s runway on Monday in Abuja. The Abuja airport was closed on March 8 for…
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CALGARY -- Most of a major arterial highway in Calgary reopened Saturday evening after it was completely closed to traffic due to poor driving conditions.
Police closed Deerfoot Trail in both directions from McKnight Boulevard in the city's north to Anderson Road in the south earlier in the day.
Duty Insp. Jim Shaw says in a news release that the day was busy for police and emergency services as they tried to keep up with collisions across the city.
Between midnight and 4 p.m. police responded to 238 collisions, 27 of which involved injuries, and many of the collisions involved multiple vehicles.
Environment Canada's forecast for Calgary still called for heavy snow on Saturday night, but conditions were expected to clear later on.
Police in Edmonton also reported many collisions on Saturday, following snow that fell Friday and continued through the night.
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The Supreme Judicial Court on Oct. 4 announced the recent appointments of a new chair, vice chair and three new attorney members to the Board of Bar Overseers. Vincent J. Pisegna was named chair effective July 1. He has been a BBO member for four years, having previously served as vice chair. Pisegna is a partner and ...
The Road Bond Election is Saturday and Randolph county polling places have been moved to different locations.
The Mountain State Forest Festival has taken over downtown Elkins and made polling places difficult to reach. Precincts 25, 30 and 31 have all been relocated to the Phil Gainer Event Center.
“We’ve got several millions of dollars worth of projects that the Road Bond would accelerate. So, it’s a positive for economic development in our county because it’s going to allow us to have more roads and better roads for transportation for folks to get in and out of Randolph County,” said Commissioner Mark Scott.
Precinct 205 will be moved to Dailey Fire Hall and precinct 215 in Valley Head has been relocated from the school to the Valley Head Library next door.
ROME, April 13 The Italian economy grew around 0.2 percent quarter-on-quarter in the first three months of the year, helped by a robust service sector, the Bank of Italy said in a report published on Thursday.
Over the same period, the bank predicted that industrial output slipped by around 0.5 percentage points by comparison with the fourth quarter of 2016, bringing to an end two consecutive quarters of growth.
"Uncertainty stemming from economic and political factors is once again the main obstacle to growth (for Italian firms)," the bank said.
The Italian government this week raised its gross domestic forecast to 1.1 percent for 2017 from a previous target of 1.0 percent.
"The main factor contributing to GDP growth in the first three months was the estimated positive performance of the service sector," the bank said, adding that there was a margin of error of 0.1 percentage points on its GDP forecast.
"In the first quarter, downside risks may be prevalent," it said.
(Reporting by Crispian Balmer)
CLEVELAND - He's one of Cleveland's favorite players and now probably a favorite son. Kyrie Irving has accomplished a lot since his NBA debut in 2011.
The 25-year-old just finished another season with the Cavaliers, falling short of winning another NBA Championship. Cleveland is still proud of Irving and the entire time and it's certain his dad who couldn't be more proud.
Kyrie attributes much of his success to his father, Drederick, who gave up his own professional basketball career to take care of him and his sister.
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His father moved Irving and his sister Asia to Orange New Jersey. According to Kyrie, Drederick Irving still lives in the home where he raised his son and daughter. As a thank you, Kyrie gave the house a complete makeover.
Kyrie used Houzz to shop for furniture and find a designer to bring his vision to life. See photos of the house below and more on Houzz.com:
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Consolidated-Tomoka Land Co:
* Consolidated Tomoka announces amendment of remaining land sale contract with minto communities
* Consolidated-Tomoka Land Co - ‍amended Minto II contract reduced acres of land being sold to 1,614 acres for a reduced purchase price of $26.5 million​
* Consolidated-Tomoka Land Co - ‍minto intends to utilize second parcel for second phase of their active adult community Latitude Margaritaville​
* Consolidated-Tomoka Land - ‍as a result of amended Minto II contract, co currently has 7 executed purchase and sale agreements with 7 different buyers​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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PROVO, Utah - More winter weather is making roads and highways treacherous in northern Utah.
This crash on I-15 northbound at 1460 N. in Provo is just one of dozens across the Wasatch Front Monday.
Two cars lost control and slammed into the Utah Highway Patrol car.
So far, there is no word on injuries.
UDOT is urging drivers to be safe and slow down.
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine’s baby eel fishermen are on track to catch the entirety of their quota for the valuable fish after falling short in recent years.
The eels are sold to Asian aquaculture companies, and are part of the worldwide supply chain for Japanese food. Maine’s the only U.S. state with a significant fishery for the eels, called elvers, and regulators limit them to 9,688 pounds per year.
The Maine Department of Marine Resources says fishermen have caught more than 4,150 pounds of elvers through Monday. That puts them in position to catch the whole quota this season, which ends in June.
Maine elver fishermen fell just short of quota in 2016 and 2017, and caught 5,259 pounds in 2015. They are averaging a record of $2,585 per pound at the dock.
Everyone agrees prescription drugs are too expensive, but what to do about it? One popular idea—supported in the past by President Trump, and by 80% of the public in some polls—is for Medicare to negotiate lower drug prices directly. But such negotiation would work only if there were some limitations on the drugs available to patients, raising many questions about the feasibility of creating a national formulary. Would beneficiaries accept that?
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April 6 RAPALA VMC CORP
* REG-RAPALA VMC CORPORATION: CODETERMINATION NEGOTIATIONS COMPLETED.
* TOTAL NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES AFFECTED BY CODETERMINATION NEGOTIATIONS IS 50 OF WHICH FIVE ARE COVERED WITH PENSION ARRANGEMENTS.
* PLANNED REORGANIZATION OF PRODUCTION COULD MEAN MAXIMUM OF 10 EMPLOYEES REDUCTION IN ROVANIEMI.
* ORIGINALLY ESTIMATED AMOUNT WAS APPROXIMATELY 45-53 EMPLOYEES IN RAPALA VMC OYJ IN FINLAND
* NON-RECURRING COSTS RELATED TO ANY PERSONAL REDUCTIONS, WHICH ARE RECORDED IN YEAR 2017, ARE ESTIMATED TO BE ABOUT 0.2 MEUR.
* AIM OF PLANNED FINNISH RESTRUCTURINGS IS TO HAVE ABOUT 1.5 MEUR ANNUAL SAVINGS WHICH WILL BE REALIZED ON 2018
* NON-RECURRING COSTS RELATED TO ANY PERSONAL REDUCTIONS, WHICH ARE RECORDED IN 2017, ARE ESTIMATED TO BE ABOUT 0.2 MEUR. Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
Terror and trade will form the backbone of discussion amongst world leaders with the ASEAN Summit beginning in Sydney today.
Gamecocks alum Ingram shows off arm, claims he can throw football 100 yards
MINNEAPOLIS (WOLO) – Former Gamecock great and Los Angeles Chargers pro bowler Melvin Ingram is having plenty of success in the NFL as a pass rusher.
But, if the Bolts ever need to give Phillip Rivers a breather, the defensive end can fill in with an apparent cannon for an arm.
Visitng Minnesota for the Super Bowl’s festivities, Ingram was a guest on the NFL Network’s Good Morning Football, claiming that he can throw a football 100 yards.
“I’m a fourth-string quarterback,” said Ingram.
The Carolina star told the show that in his college days, he could throw the ball the length of the field easily, and then proceeded to fire footballs from one knee on a field set up for the show.
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So, @MelvinIngram says he can throw a football 100 yards. And you know what!? We don't doubt him one bit after this 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/YUD2raNdJ5 — GMFB (@gmfb) February 2, 2018
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Nolan “Boo” Engstrom, son of Scott and Kathy Engstrom of Rogers, MN, passed away at age 19 on April 15, 2017. Celebration of Life scheduled for Thursday, April 20th at the Elm Creek Chalet at Elm Creek Park Reserve at 12400 James Deane Pkwy, Maple Grove from 4:30 – 8:30 p.m. A short memorial program is schedule for 6 p.m. Memorials preferred to 4 Paws for Ability Organization (4pawsforability.org) or Make-A-Wish Foundation (mn.wish.org).
Troi releases Troi Activator Plug-in 4.5.1 for FileMaker Pro 16
Troi has released Troi Activator Plug-in 4.5.1 for FileMaker Pro 16. It’s an update of the tool for triggering scripts remotely. It’s a maintenance update with some bug fixes and performance tweaks.
Licences for Troi Activator Plug-in 4.5.1 are $89 per user. A demo is available at https://www.troi.com/products/activatorplugin/ .
Firefighters in Oregon rescue a deer stuck on ice near the Woodlands Golf Course in Sunriver, Oregon, which is east of Eugene. A rescue sled purchased on a grant from Firehouse Subs came in handy on Thursday morning at 10:30 a.m. when L4262 Sunriver Professional Firefighters got the call. That's firefighter JJ Johnston conducting the rescue with help from shore personnel.
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This week’s Featured events:
WPMA GOLD, GEM AND MINERAL SHOW Saturday, the 18th through Sunday, the 19th at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds in Monroe!
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Good morning Blues fans. The St. Louis Blues had a terrible night last night. With their mounting mistakes it makes one wonder what is in store for this team in 2017.
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South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service have paid tribute after three children died in a house fire in Salford.
The blaze, which is being treated as suspicious, broke out at a terraced house in Worsley at around 5am.
A 14-year-old girl was declared dead at the scene while an eight-year-old boy and a seven-year-old girl died later in hospital.
The 35-year-old mother is in a serious condition is hospital while a three-year-old is said to be in a critical condition.
South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service tweeted: "This is dreadful news from Salford. Our thoughts are with the loved ones of those who died and the firefighters who attended this tragic incident."
Police have launched an arson investigation and there is currently an 'active manhunt' for the suspect.
Two 16-year-old boys rescued themselves from the fire and police said they are keeping an open mind of whether it is gang related.
There are reports that a car and van have been involved in an accident at Maplestown Bridge on the Dundalk to Ardee Road this afternoon.
Emergency services, including an ambulance, have arrived at the scene.
According to a new update, the road is currently blocked to allow the vehicles to be removed. Emergency services are still at the scene.
More as we get it.
ZURICH Disasters cost insurers $54 billion (42.92 billion pounds) in 2016 and created total economic losses of $175 billion, reinsurer Swiss Re (SRENH.S) said in a revised study on Tuesday.
"The losses in 2016 – both economic and insured – were the highest since 2012 and reversed the downtrend of the last four years," the world's second-largest reinsurer said.
The group said natural catastrophes and man-made disasters claimed 11,000 lives last year.
The figures showed an increase on initial estimates provided by the group in mid-December, which placed financial losses above $158 billion and insured losses at $49 billion at least.
In its annual natural catastrophe review released in early January, Munich Re (MUVGn.DE) said insurers paid out around $50 billion for natural disaster claims last year.
(Reporting by Brenna Hughes Neghaiwi; Editing by Michael Shields)
The JSO Director Mahmoud Qariouti said that the first earthquake took place at around 4:50pm and measured 4.2 on the Richter scale. The trembler was felt in Irbid and registered at a depth of 10 km.
A 3.2 magnitude aftershock followed, 8 minutes later, in the same area and was also at the depth of 10 km, Qariouti added.
Seismic activities occur in different parts of the Kingdom, mainly in the Jordan Rift Valley area which extends from northern Jordan down to the Dead Sea and is part of the Great Rift Valley that stretches from the Taurus Mountains of Turkey down to the Zambezi Valley in southern Africa.
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Nicola Sturgeon defends the SNP's financial blueprint after left-wing critics in the Yes movement said its recommendations would lead to further years of austerity, according to The National. It says the First Minister posted a series of tweets yesterday addressing the controversy sparked by last week's document by the Sustainable Growth Commission.
Gronk Praised By World-Famous DJ For Avicii Tribute
Gronk Praised By World-Famous DJ Gianluca Vacchi For Avicii Tribute
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Rob Gronkowski celebrated Avicii's life EXACTLY the way the DJ would've wanted ... so says another world-famous DJ, who tells TMZ Sports Gronk put a little happy into a terribly sad situation.
We got Gianluca Vacchi (yes, he's Italian) -- the dude GQ once called "The Coolest Man On Instagram" -- and asked him what he thought of Gronk turning up to Avicii's song in Austin this weekend.
You can tell Vacchi (who's remixed Avicii's music in the past) was moved by the tribute, telling our camera guy having fun is the whole point of EDM, and the perfect way to honor the late DJ.
Sad story, but you know what's not sad? Vacchi's Instagram. Dude has over 11 million followers and we gotta say his lifestyle makes Gronk look like Peyton Manning.
RIP Avicii.
In Kenya, teachers are getting a new curriculum for the first time in 32 years.
The new curriculum focuses more on life skills, technology, and nurturing talent, and less on final exams.
Many teachers and parents say it is a welcome change.
But critics say the government also needs to build more schools, buy more books and employ more teachers.
Al Jazeera's Catherine Soi reports from Nairobi, Kenya.
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President Donald Trump speaks during a news conference with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Friday, Feb. 10, 2017, in the East Room of the White House in Washington. When a judge who helped derail President Donald Trump's travel ban was hit with online threats, the abuse raised safety concerns among jurists across the country.
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In this image from Senate Television video, Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., pauses as he speaks Wednesday, June 14, 2017, on the Senate floor at the Capitol in Washington, about the shooting at the Republican congressional baseball practice. Sanders says the man authorities identified as opening fire on the practice had apparently volunteered on his presidential campaign. Sanders says in a statement: "I am sickened by this despicable act." Senate Television via AP)
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And although the $457 million Powerball jackpot was won in Pennsylvania, there’s another mega-prize still up for grabs, a $377 million Mega Millions jackpot for Tuesday.
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First-place Manchester City goes to seventh-place Burnley in Premier League action on Saturday. Here's how you can watch the match and our prediction:
How to watch
When: Saturday at 7:30 a.m. ET
TV: NBCSN
Stream: fuboTV (Try for free)
Follow: CBS Sports App
Prediction
Burnley is formidable, but City is England's best and has too much quality in the final third to slip up here. Manchester City 3, Burnley 0.
In Week 14 of the NFL season, plenty of first-year players made impacts on the field for their respective teams. Which rookie stood out the most to earn Pepsi Rookie of the Week honors?
PEPSI ROOKIE OF THE WEEK NOMINEES
Mitchell Trubisky, Chicago Bears Trubisky completed 25 of 32 passes for 271 yards and a touchdown while rushing for another touchdown in the Bears' 33-7 win over the Cincinnati Bengals.
England must defend just 211 all out on an awkward surface in Cardiff to beat Pakistan and progress to a third successive home final in the Champions Trophy. Eoin Morgan's men struggled after being put in on a used pitch as Hasan Ali bowled admirably, and Pakistan were not made to pay heavily for a series of early fielding lapses - or the absence of Mohammad Amir with a back spasm.
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A Beaufort County woman died after being struck by a car in Seneca, S.C., according to a news report. WJCL reported the Oconee County Coroner's office identified 27 year-old Toni Smith Marcello, a Seabrook resident, was the victim of a car-versus-pedestrian crash that occurred Friday.
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Bit of Info: Tax Return – April 18th 2017 – It’s officially tax day, but make sure you’re filling out your paperwork correctly, because if you do, you could find yourself with a lot more money to invest, which will end up making you more money in the long run.
There were four stakes races Saturday at Santa Anita, and the easiest winner was Roy H in the $200,000 Palos Verdes Stakes. Roy H, the Eclipse Award champion sprinter after winning five of his six races last year, cruised to a 3 1/2-length victory under Desormeaux in his 2018 debut at six furlongs. Trainer Peter Miller has plans for the 6-year-old to race in the Golden Shaheen in Dubai on March 31.
The United States Postal Service filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) today of price changes to take effect Jan. 21, 201…
Tass says Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived at a Russian air base in Syria
“You want to start this? We’ll finish it, so f**k you.” This sounds just like another politically motivated tirade from a keyboard warrior, right? Wrong. Despite having all the hallmarks of a tweet from an angry Twitter troll, this intimidating promise was actually delivered by Labour MP Clive Lewis less than eighteen months ago.
Lewis stridently opposed his Labour colleague John Woodcock’s intention to vote in favour of Syrian airstrikes and wasn’t shy about letting him know. Indeed, despite Mr Lewis’s immediate apology, the incident revealed the latent aggression inherent in modern politics, when passion and conviction mutate into something darker.
PORTSMOUTH, Va. – The Children’s Museum has a fun new event this year–a sock skating rink!
Kids of all ages can wear their coolest socks and slide around the rink.
The event runs until Sunday, December 31. The rink is open Tuesdays through Thursdays from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sock skating is included with museum admission. Click here for more information.
The Irish rockers performed a two-hour set on Friday night at the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Manchester, Tennessee, as part of their world tour celebrating the 30th anniversary of their Grammy-winning "The Joshua Tree" album. They played the full album, as well as some of their other hits, including "New Year's Day" and "Beautiful Day," to tens of thousands of music fans.
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Denrele Edun reveals why his plans for marriage with ex, Yvonne failed
Eccentric media personality, Denrele Edun, has revealed the circumstances that led to why he abandoned his marriage plans with his ex, Yvonne. He explained that he jettisoned his plans to get married when demands were made of him to change from his weird ways. He argued that his weird ways was what was getting him …
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It’s the beginning of the end for the clones of “Orphan Black.”
The first glimpse at the fifth and final season of BBC America’s award-winning science-fiction series suggests things will go out with a bang, with the four key clone characters played by Tatiana Maslany recounting the struggles they’ve faced before vowing to fight to the end.
According to the series’ official synopsis for the new season, things do sound dire, with talk of insidious conspiracies and the clones finally learning their true origin — plus, they’re facing a battle that could either set them free or end their lives.
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The fifth and final season of “Orphan Black” premieres June 10 on BBC America.
The internet really has no chill. For some very weird reasons, a funny hashtag, #TrumpImpeachmentParty is trending on Twitter with Americans taking all sorts of shots at President Trump. See more tweets after the cut…
Ex-firefighter accused of setting wildfires pleads guilty
GREENSBURG, Pa. (AP) — A former firefighter accused of setting eleven wildfires in a Pennsylvania county two years ago has pleaded guilty to reduced charges.
Dylan Miller had faced multiple felony counts of arson, reckless burning and risking a catastrophe stemming from the fires that occurred over a six-week period in Westmoreland County.
But the 20-year-old New Florence man pleaded guilty Monday to four misdemeanor counts failing to control a dangerous fire. He was ordered to serve four years of probation and pay $44,885 in restitution.
A state Forestry Bureau forest fire specialist identified Miller as a suspect after seeing him at one of the fires in 2016. He initially denied being involved in them but eventually broke down and admitted it.
Authorities have not said why the fires were set.
Today is the last day to vote "in-person absentee" for Tuesday's special election for clerk of the circuit court, a contest between Democrat Jacqueline Smith and Republican state Del.
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TAMPA, Fla. — Police in Florida are investigating an incident at a nightclub where a photographer said he was "sucker punched" by singer Chris Brown.
Tampa police spokesman Stephen Hegarty says 28-year-old Bennie Vines Jr. was hired by Aja Channelside to take photos during an event hosted by Brown.
Vines told officers that while he was snapping photos early Monday, Brown punched him. Brown was gone by the time officers arrived. Vines refused medical treatment and told officers he wants to prosecute because of a minor lip cut.
The club confirmed the incident on its Facebook page Monday and apologized to patrons.
Brown, singer of the hit "Five More Hours" and the recent track "Privacy," completed probation in a 2009 felony assault case for an attack on singer Rihanna, his then-girlfriend.
TOKYO —
Two people died and 12 others were hospitalized in Tokyo after choking on “mochi” rice cakes on New Year’s Day, the Tokyo Fire Department said Tuesday.
Fire department officials said the two fatalities were a 60-year-old man from Kita Ward and an 81-year-old man from Itabashi Ward. Fuji TV reported that their families called 119 after they started choking on the mochi. They were rushed to hospital where they died later Sunday.
The other 12 people, ranging in age from 28 to 89, were all discharged from hospital by Monday morning, officials said.
Each year, before the New Year holidays, the National Police Agency and the Fire and Disaster Management Agency urge elderly people to be careful when eating the rice cakes during the New Year holidays.
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Rescuers pulled a kayaker from the Skykomish River on Tuesday night after the man was caught in rough water.
Fellow kayakers were able to reach the man after he was carried downstream out of the dangerous patch of water near Gold Bar, according to the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office. The rescuers also performed CPR.
The man was transported to EvergreenHealth Medical Center in critical condition.
The incident is the latest of several in area rivers since April, including five drownings in Snohomish County.
In a press release, Shari Ireton, communications director for the Sheriff’s Office urged people to always wear life jackets in or near rivers and to wear helmets when boating. “Snohomish County rivers are cold and swift this time of year,” she wrote.
A Whangarei woman says she is terrified after her family was allegedly attacked by a man wielding a baton on a Northland Beach. Ivy, who doesn't want to use her last name for fear of being targeted, was at Uretiti Beach on Friday with her two small children, fiance, parents in-law and friends.
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Pat Mahoney has been a teacher at the Topeka Rescue Mission's Hope Center classroom for six years. She previously was a Topeka USD 501 elementary counselor for 25 years.
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Readers of the Savannah Morning News donated more than $90,000 to local families during the holidays via the paper's annual Empty Stocking Fund. "We are grateful and thankful for our readers and the community for their generous support of the Empty Stocking Fund," said Michael Traynor, publisher of the Savannah Morning News and savannahnow.com.
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April 12 Sinnerschrader Ag
* Business continued positive trend in the second quarter / revenue 14 percent over previous year; ebita nearly doubled / forecast for the entire 2016/2017 financial year confirmed
* Well on way to achieving forecast for entire year of 2016/2017
* From 1 december 2016 to 28 february 2017, sinnerschrader achieved revenue of 13.7 million euros up 13.8 per cent
* Revenue in second financial quarter also surpassed figure for q1 by 2.7 per cent Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
I wish I could say that it’s a shock that someone died in Charlottesville, but I’ve been predicting just this sort of thing in radio appearances for months. The liberal media is dying to blame it all on Donald Trump, but it should look in the mirror.
× Movie critic talks best movies to watch this Valentine’s Day
Movie critic Blake Stubbs joins Jon Hansen on the Matt Bubala Show to talk cinematic love stories with listeners. Stubbs says one of his favorites is Groundhog Day, even though it was not the most popular movie when it was released. He thinks Groundhog Day became a cult classic status movie because it’s centered around a certain holiday and it “give [the movie] life every year.” Other movies mentioned are The Notebook, Brokeback Mountain and Lala Land. Stubbs says that these movies “develop personal connections for people” because in Brokeback Mountain, the movie captured the right audience. In The Notebook, he talks about how a love story develops over time.
Tune in to hear the full conversation and what listeners will be watching.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - General Electric Co:
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ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - The mother of a Texas man whom police fatally shot last year says sheriff's deputies recently turned up at her mother's home to serve a warrant for the dead man's arrest.
Dee Crane told The Associated Press Wednesday that Tarrant County deputies came to the house in Arlington this month, upsetting her family "all over again."
Sheriff's office spokesman David McClelland hasn't responded to messages seeking comment.
Tavis Crane, a black 23-year-old, was killed in February 2017. Authorities say he ran over an Arlington police officer while attempting to flee a traffic stop.
Another officer, Craig Roper, fatally shot Crane in his car. Both officers are white.
Crane's two-year-old daughter and two friends were also in the car. They were not hurt.
A grand jury took no action against Roper.
Christina Nordby, 43, of Eden Prairie passed away February 10, 2017 in the comfort of her home, after a two-year battle with colon cancer.
Chris used this time to travel, rekindle old friendships and spend time with family.
Survived by her parents Barb and Larry Nordby; her brother Arik and his wife, Katie and her nephew, Isaac, Chris will also be missed by her dear pugs, Toby Foo and Kemo.
Chris enjoyed the simple gifts of life: laughing, friends and family, a sunny day in her garden, listening to music and helping others. (Especially that last one.)
A memorial will be held at Turtle’s Social Center in Shakopee on Sunday, March 5th, 3PM. Beer will be poured, music will be played and laughs will be had.
Her brother has the honor of distributing her ashes over the coming years at only the sunniest, warmest, most fun parts of the earth.
Oh yeah, one more thing: go sign up for a colon screening. Do it now.
NEW YORK (AP) — Comedy Central's Jordan Klepper is planning a slumber party for young activists pushing for action on gun control
Klepper plans to host Thursday's episode of his show, "The Opposition," from a living room of a private home in Bethesda, Maryland. That's where young people are gathering in preparation for Saturday's March For Our Lives on Washington to oppose gun violence.
Klepper took special interest in the issue even before he began hosting the show last fall. He did several stories on gun control when he was part of "The Daily Show."
He plans to stay in character, as a right-wing conspiracy theorist, as he interviews the activists. His show airs at 11:30 p.m. Eastern.
The Union Times The Union County Carnegie Library is located at 300 E. South St., Union. For more information about the library and its services call 864-427-7140.
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The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has lambasted the state Governor, Nyesom Wike, Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State and former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, for directly accusing former governor of Rivers State of having stashed the contentious Ikoyi $43 million recovered in a building in Lagos State. In a statement […]
We have a GR8 Job to pass along to a Paragould firefighter.
According to a post on the Paragould Fire Department’s Facebook page, Gregg Webb completed the Leadville Trail 100 Mountain Bike Race in Leadville, Colorado on August 12.
Competitors took on tough terrain and high-altitude conditions as the race starts at 10,152 feet in the Rocky Mountains and tops out at 12,424 feet.
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WASHINGTON — House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi's office is dismissing President Donald Trump's latest claim that she's an "MS-13 lover" as simply not true.
The Democratic leader's spokesman pointed to a fact-checker's report rating Trump's earlier suggestions that she favors of the gang as "false." Pelosi declined further comment.
Trump's most recent characterization of Pelosi came in attacks during a campaign-style rally Tuesday in Tennessee as the White House focuses on illegal immigration ahead of the midterm election.
Pelosi has been critical of Trump's use of the word "animals" in his talks about illegal immigration, saying the president should respect the worth of every person, but the White House has said the was referring specifically to the gang members.
The Coats Senior Center will host a Quarter Mania auction Saturday to benefit the center located at 214 Park St., announced Director Melody McGee. Doors will open at 10 a.m. and the auction will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Ms. McGee said there are many vendors with great auction items. For more information, call 910-897-4616.
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There will be no bonuses or salary increases for employees at municipalities that perform poorly in KwaZulu-Natal.
This is the reality facing errant provincial municipalities‚ in line with KwaZulu-Natal’s co-operative governance and traditional affairs department’s Operation Bounce Back campaign.
This stern warning was issued by MEC Nomusa Dube-Ncube during a media briefing in Durban on Wednesday. She was speaking following municipal audit outcomes in Auditor-General Kimi Makwethu’s national municipal audit report for the 2016-17 financial year.
Makwethu painted a bleak picture of the financial situation of municipalities in the country‚ with his report revealing that the expenditure budget for the municipal sphere in 2016-17 was R362.13bn.
North Korean official Kim Yong Chol arrived at a New York hotel on Wednesday for the highest-level official visit to the United States in 18 years, as President Trump and Kim Jong Un sought to salvage prospects for a high-stakes nuclear summit. (May 30) AP
A comedian on YouTube has put out a video called “Country Kendrick,” where he sings Kendrick Lamar’s hits as country songs. It’s actually pretty funny.
May 2 Halcon Resources Corp
* Halcon Resources files for offer and sale of up to 55.2 million shares of co's common stock by selling stockholders - sec filing
* Halcon Resources says the shares being offered by selling stockholders issued upon conversion of co's 8% automatically convertible preferred stock Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
POUND, VA (WJHL) – Two Southwest Virginia police officers avoided serious injury after a suspect sped away from a traffic stop this weekend.
Pound, Va. Police Chief Tony Baker said two officers pulled over Dana Neil Howard for speeding on U.S. Highway 23 late Friday night.
After Howard reportedly tried to give the officers fake identification, they asked him to turn the ignition off and to get out of the car.
Howard refused and sped away, running over one officer’s foot and hitting the other officer with the passenger side of the car.
A pursuit ensued until Howard crossed into Kentucky, where state police captured him.
Howard was charged with assault on law enforcement officers, attempt to forge a public document, felony elude, driving under the influence and driving suspended.
Baker said the officers involved in the incident did not require medical attention.
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The school girl could be set to sleep with his friend Neil Clifton (played by Ben Cartwright) as Nathan (Chris Harper) continues to manipulate her.
When Nathan and Neil have a fall out during a party, Bethany (Lucy Fallon) will be convinced to spend some time with him to try and make amends.
Her boyfriend will explain that Neil has a soft spot for her and it would mean a lot to him if she agreed to go for a drink.
Eager to please Nathan, the youngster will spend time with Neil, who later suggests they head back to his flat where he's holding a party.
Templeton High junior Lauren Reeves goes for the kill in a CIF-Southern Section Division 6 playoff match against Whittier. tgibson@thetribunenews.com Travis Gibson
Re: "Awards banquet caps season" and "Minor hockey association tips its hat to the past," April 11
Orillia Minor Hockey paid tribute to our present but more importantly paid tribute to our past - the past being Orillia's Byers Bulldozers 1969-70 Canadian midget A champions as well as North American Silver Stick champions.
Many of the former players, coach and stick boy attended from many parts of Canada.
A big thank-you goes out to this team as their presence made the day so special for all our present teams in attendance.
Brett Cook, a former minor hockey player as well as a graduate of the OHL and also a U17 World Challenge champion, was in attendance. A big thank-you, also, to Brett.
Dave Dawson's coverage in your newspaper is so appreciated.
Another great year!
Ron McKay
Orillia Minor Hockey Association life member
Oro-Medonte Township
The Pantry in Portlaoise has been shortlisted for the ‘Best Café in Laois’ award at the prestigious Restaurant Awards of Ireland 2017.
This is the second year in a row that the popular Main Stree café has received a nomination and comes hot on the heels of a Georgina Campbell recommendation which was bestowed on the café in January of this year.
Asked about the award nomination, the owners, Ladonna McCartan and Mark Healy said that they were delighted to be selected as one of six cafes in Laois for this award.
They thanked their customers for the time they took to show their support of The Pantry and indeed other eateries in the county, which serves to encourage Laois into the ‘foodie limelight’ a little more.
Ladonna and Mark wish to pay particular tribute to the ability and dedication of their team there and promise to continue delivering the widest selection of tasty home-made food in Portlaoise.
An Isabella County man is dead after deputies say the pickup he was driving was hit by a suspected drunk driver.
It happened just after 3:00 Sunday afternoon near Blanchard and Crawford Roads in Lincoln Township.
Deputies say a man from Crystal crossed the center line and side swiped a pickup truck driven by Duane Ryckman, from Winn.
The pickup then lost control and rolled several times. Ryckman was thrown from the truck and pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the car that crossed the center line was not hurt and arrested for operating while impaired causing death.
Just in time for World Smile Day, we give you Mochi!
When it comes to tongues, Mochi “Mo” Rickert, a female St Bernard from South Dakota, USA, has the competition licked. She has entered Guinness World Records’ NEW Amazing Animals edition for having a tongue that measures 18.58 cm. Mochi is a rescue and just about the cutest thing we’ve ever seen! Try to look at Mochi and not smile! 🙂
Meet Mochi — the adorable Saint Bernard that just broke the Guinness World Record for the "longest dog tongue" in the world pic.twitter.com/P654DUAYnY — CBS News (@CBSNews) October 4, 2017
Get ready for the second annual Headless Bicyclist Bike Ride coming up this Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at CiCo Park.
This is a family-friendly 6 mile bicycle ride where you can either race your friends or enjoy a nice bike ride. Several local vendors will be on hand including the farmer’s market, Brew Bros, and Pathfinder, with free face painting and spooky story time. There will also be a trunk-or-treat and a costume contest for all ages.
Proceeds will go to enhance the Green Apple Bikes program.
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Two supermarket employees were stabbed while trying to stop a shoplifter at a Miami Beach store, police said.
According to police spokesman Ernesto Rodriguez, the employees were trying to intervene when they saw a man shoplifting in a Publix supermarket on the 6800 block of Collins Avenue Tuesday evening.
An off-duty police officer who was nearby was able to subdue the man, WPLG-Ch. 10 reported.
Matthew Lawrence Miller, 43, was arrested and charged with aggravated battery, armed robbery and retail theft, according to Miami-Dade jail records.
Police say one of the employees was stabbed in the stomach and taken to a hospital for treatment. The other suffered a cut on the leg.
Both are expected to recover, according to news accounts.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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Three children have died and a fourth is in a critical condition after a “suspicious” house fire in Walkden, Greater Manchester Police said.
The injured child, a girl aged three, and her mother are fighting for their lives in hospital.
The Manchester Evening News reports that a 14-year-old girl was declared dead at the scene and that a boy, 8, and a girl 7, later died in hospital.
RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia’s attorney general says that a state law prohibiting the concealment of dead bodies does not apply to stillborn fetuses.
Attorney General Mark Herring issued an official opinion Wednesday in the case of a Virginia woman who was convicted and sentenced to five months in jail for disposing of a fetus that had died in her womb and led to a miscarriage in 2016.
The Virginia Court of Appeals recently upheld the woman’s conviction.
The Washington Post reports that Herring acknowledged his office made a mistake by arguing in a brief that Katherine Dellis’ conviction should be upheld. Herring said he disagreed with the decision, but the case was never brought to his attention.
In his opinion, Herring wrote that the state legislature never intended the statute to apply to the remains of stillborn babies.
Man sentenced to 27 years in slaying of stepfather
MOUNT HOLLY, N.J. (AP) — A New Jersey man has been sentenced to 27 years in state prison in the stabbing death of his stepfather during an altercation at the younger man's apartment.
Forty-four-year-old Stephen Paul pleaded guilty last month to aggravated manslaughter in the August death of 70-year-old Edward Williams in Burlington City.
Burlington County prosecutors sought a 30-year term for Paul, who was initially charged with murder. Authorities said Paul repeatedly stabbed Williams with a knife during a fight.
Prosecutors say Paul must serve nearly 23 years before becoming eligible for parole.
March 19 (Reuters) - Mercator Medical SA:
* FY NET PROFIT 4.9 MILLION ZLOTYS VERSUS 13.9 MILLION ZLOTYS YEAR AGO
* FY OPERATING REVENUE 302.5 MILLION ZLOTYS VERSUS 264.9 MILLION ZLOTYS YEAR AGO
* MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDS TO TRANSFER FY 2017 NET PROFIT TO CO’S SUPPLEMENTARY CAPITAL Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
The most famous bagpipe band on the planet is taking to the stage at Lincoln’s Drill Hall this month.
The Red Hot Chilli Pipers bring bagpipes with attitude, drums with a Scottish accent in a show that carries its own health warning.
Since their formation in 2002, the band’s achievements have reached incredible heights with their ground breaking fusion of traditional Scottish music and rock/pop Anthems which they proudly call “Bagrock”.
The Chillis have collected together an impressive group of musicians from Scotland and further afield, many holding World Championship titles and all are seriously good players with impressive credentials and qualifications.
The Red Hot Chilli Pipers will be at Lincoln’s Drill Hall on Thursday, November 16.
Tickets on 01522 873894 or via www.lincolndrillhall.com
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Islamabad
President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum (PBIF), President AKIA, Senior Vice Chairman of the Businessmen Panel of FPCCI and former provincial minister Mian Zahid Hussain on Monday said bond auction has remained successful which will provide some space to the government to put the economy back on the track. International investors did not give any importance to the negative reports regarding Pakistan which indicate that they are hopeful about the economic future of the country, he said. The auction of bonds worth 2.5 billion dollars attracted investors despite political turmoil, dharna and law and order issues which is a success, the former minister. Mian Zahid Hussain said that a loan from IMF was cheap as compared to the loan acquired from the debt market but the IMF loan seldom comes without strings.
End of cross-Canada pipeline plan could be felt in Maine
End of cross-Canada pipeline plan could be felt in Maine
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A Canadian company's decision to abandon plans to build a pipeline that would have carried more than a million barrels of crude oil per day from western Canada to the Atlantic coast could have implications in Maine.
Jakarta: The Jakarta Interbank Spot Dollar Rate (JISDOR) depreciated by 0.04 percent or six points to Rp13,900 per dollar on Tuesday, April 24, 2018.
According to Bloomberg, the Indonesian rupiah spot exchange rate depreciated by 0.62 percent or 86 points to Rp13,889 per dollar as of 4:59 AM EDT or 3:59 PM Jakarta time.
Jakarta: The Jakarta Composite Index slumped by 1.25 percent or 78.51 points to 6,229.64 in today's trading session.According to RTI Infokom, as many as 254 stocks were down, 125 were up and 108 were unchanged.The top losers were PT Express Transindo Utama Tbk (TAXI), PT Jaya Trishindo Tbk (HELI) and PT Unilever Indonesia Tbk (UNVR).(WAH)
Too often the world looks at Africa in ignorant horror, yet its real story is that its struggles have subsided — but it takes about 60 years, writes David Pilling
The NBA will again play its annual All-Star game, and it appears that, for the first time since 2013, it won’t be cold or windy or both in the host city. That’s good news if you grew weary of media types whining about the bone-chilling weather in Toronto for last year’s game.
NBA All-STAR GAME 2017: How to watch the weekend's events
We can then focus on the players, which is considerably more fun. There will be 24 All-Stars suiting up Sunday (with the possibility of an injury replacement or two), and of course not all are created equal. In fact, we went through and had a look at all players slated to participate in the game, and ranked them according to how they have played heading into the break this season.
Lauderdale’s annual City-Wide Garage Sale will be held Saturday, May 20. Lauderdale residents must call City Hall at 651-792-7650 by Friday, May 12, to register a sale location and let the city know what kinds of items to list about your sale on the garage sale map. The sale is a great way to get rid of stuff, meet your neighbors and find some good deals. There is no charge to register and the city does the promotion. A list of garage sale locations will be available from City Hall the week before the event. If you are having a garage sale, don’t forget to put a garage-sale sign in your yard. Sales may begin at 8 a.m.
Officers have arrested a 19-year-old after a laser was directed at a police helicopter.
The man was held on suspicion of endangering an aircraft following the incident in the North Belfast area, the PSNI said.
Superintendent Norman Haslett said: "Not only is this type of behaviour an offence, but it is also highly irresponsible and dangerous.
"Anyone engaging in this type of reckless activity can be assured that once detected, they will be held accountable for their actions."
Samuel (back) is not listed on the final injury report for Sunday's game in Detroit, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
Though he'll avoid missing multiple games, Samuel doesn't figure to have a huge role in the offense so long as Kelvin Benjamin, Devin Funchess and Russell Shepard are all healthy. Shepard has eight targets and one carry in three games.
North Adams officials have announced dates for parent/teacher conferences for both Northwest and Southeast Elementary schools.
Southeast Elementary parent/teacher conferences are scheduled from 3:30-7 p.m. for Feb. 22 in the students’ classroom.
Conferences for Northwest Elementary School will be held on Feb. 22 by teacher invitation. Teachers will contact guardians of students in need of a winter conference. If any parent or guardian wishes to meet with a student’s teacher and did not receive a parent/teacher conference invitation letter, they are invited to contact Northwest at 724-3633 or email the student’s teacher directly to arrange a conference time.
Police are appealing for witnesses after a collision on the A6 Beetham Road just outside Milnthorpe between a red Scania HGV and a cyclist.
The cyclist, a 31-year-old local man, sustained significant injuries as a result of the collision and was taken by ambulance to Royal Preston Hospital, where he remains in a stable condition.
The HGV driver, a 42-year-old local man, was not injured and is assisting police with their enquiries.
The incident happened at around 7.25pm on Wednesday March 14.
The road was closed until midnight whilst the collision scene was examined by specialist officers.
Police are keen to speak to anyone who may have driven this route around this time who may have seen the cyclist prior to the collision.
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A Merrill native is recovering after being shot during the Las Vegas shooting massacre.
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April 20Haixin Foods Co Ltd :
* Says it will use additional paid-in capital to distribute 7 new shares for every 10 shares to shareholders of record on April 26, for FY 2016
* The company's shares will be traded ex-right and ex-dividend on April 27 and the dividend will be paid on April 27
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/DMp01E
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
MOSCOW: Russia and China will hold joint anti-missile defence drills and work on cooperation against missile threats from other countries, RIA news agency cited the Russian Defence Ministry as saying on Friday.
(Reporting by Jack Stubbs; Editing by Alison Williams)
Jordan Peterson: ‘You Need to Have Respect’ for Trump Supporters (VIDEO)
Canadian psychologist Prof. Jordan Peterson debated a liberal panel on comedian Bill Maher’s HBO program on the “polarization” he said is happening in America over President Trump.
Peterson said that many on the left are not treating Trump supporters respectfully or even trying to hear opposing views.
“Your country is polarizing in a way that’s not good,” Peterson told Maher, Stormy Daniels’ attorney Michael Avenatti, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee (D), former MSNBC host Alex Wagner and New York Times writer Frank Bruni. – READ MORE
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Aoxin Q & M Dental Group Ltd
* Revenue rose by 22% to RMB47.6 million in 1H2017
* Profit net of tax from continuing operations would be RMB6.5 million for 1H2017 as compared to RMB4.5 million for 1H2016 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
APC expels NEMA Director-General, Mustapha Maihaja
The newly appointed Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Alhaji Mustapha Yunusa Maihaja, has been expelled by the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Yobe State. The is contained in a statemen​t​ on Wednesday by the state secretary of the party, Alhaji Abubakar Bakabe, in Damaturu. ​It explained that ​Yobe State Executive Council expelled […]
APC expels NEMA Director-General, Mustapha Maihaja
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Cairo, Egypt | AFP | Egypt and Russia signed a final contract on Monday for the building of Egypt’s first nuclear power plant, during a visit to Cairo by President Vladimir Putin.
The contract to build the plant in Dabaa on the Mediterranean coast was signed during a live ceremony shown on state television and attended by the Russian leader and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.
The contract was signed by the head of Russian state nuclear company Rosatom, Alexei Likhachev, and Egypt’s electricity and renewable energy minister, Mohamed Shaker.
Egyptian media reports put the cost of the plant at around $30 billion.
The two countries signed two agreements in November 2015 for Russia to finance and build the power plant, with four 1,200 megawatt reactors, in Dabaa.
The Artsakh Ministry of Defense says that one of its soldiers, Arman Movsisyan, was killed by Azerbaijani gunfire earlier today.
The ministry says that Movsisyan has serving at an army outpost in the northeast of the country.
With the expiration of her last round of recall petitions, a Comanche tribal member is circulating a new round of petitions to remove the tribe's Business Committee and lawyer.
Eleanor McDaniel is leading a recall petition rally beginning at 9 a.m. Thursday at 1063 NW Quanah Road in Cache, just north of the Cahoma Building.
Tribal members can stop by and sign the petitions throughout the day. McDaniel said she will be taking signatures on five petitions. She asked those wishing to sign to take tribal identification.
McDaniel is pursuing five petitions calling for special tribal council meetings to tackle the issues. She is seeking one meeting to: reinstate the elected election board, including the election board chairman; three meetings to recall Susan Cothren as vice chair and Clyde Narcomey and Johnny Poahway as Business Committee members; and a meeting to remove tribal attorney Richard Grellner.
Toyohiko Otomo, head of the Kasumigaseki subway station district, offers flowers at Kasumigaseki station in Tokyo Tuesday, March 20, 2018, to mark the 23rd anniversary of sarin nerve gas attack by the Aum Shinrikyo cult. Members of the Aum Shinrikyo cult punctured plastic bags to release sarin nerve gas inside subway cars in 1995, sickening thousands and killing 13. Kyodo News via AP Yoshitaka Sugawara
Long-term mortgage rates ticked up slightly the week of Oct. 2 as the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose to 3.85 percent from 3.83 percent a week before.
Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said the 15-year home loan, often used by homeowners who refinanced their mortgages, also rose slightly to 3.15 percent from 3.13.
While near historically low, mortgage rates are higher than they are a year ago. The increase reflects in part the expectation that President Donald Trump and the Republican majority Congress will approve tax cuts that are meant to stimulate growth and could possibly increase the deficit.
Rates on long-term home loans typically track the yield on 10-year Treasury notes.
Freddie Mac said the rate on adjustable five-year mortgages blipped up to 3.20 percent from 3.17 percent.
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NEW DELHI: Thursday is likely to be a long day for Congress leader P Chidambaram as he is set to face CBI officials, who are expected to question him for at least six-seven hours.
Much also depends on how things unfold at the high court, where Chidambaram’s plea seeking protection from arrest in corruption cases relating to the Aircel Maxis deal and INX Media will be heard in the morning.
Chidambaram’s role has come under the scanner as during his tenure as Finance Minister, FIPB clearance was granted to Aircel-Maxis and INX Media, in which alleged irregularities were found.
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Terming the heavy militarisation as the main reason behind the killing of five innocent youths in south Kashmir’s Shopian district over the past week, Jammu Kashmir Democratic Freedom Party (JKDFP) said stopping people from performing their religious obligations by imposing restrictions has become a norm in Kashmir.
In a statement, DFP secretary general Moulana Mohammad Abdullah Tari said, “Kashmir has practically become a military state where anybody can be killed or arrested at the will of the men in uniform and nobody is allowed to raise his voice in a democratic way. It has also proved that the men in uniform are the real rulers of the disputed territory.”
“This attitude is the result of the rigid and illogic policy of New Delhi towards the Kashmir dispute. The result of such rigidity is nothing but bloodshed. Since Kashmir dispute is political in nature, so it needs political measures to resolve the issue as per the wishes of the people,” Tari said.—KR
Cleveland Indians' Francisco Lindor reacts after hitting a grand slam off New York Yankees relief pitcher Chad Green during the sixth inning of Game 2 of a baseball American League Division Series, Friday, Oct. 6, 2017, in Cleveland. Phil Long AP Photo
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Biocancell Ltd:
* BIOCANCELL LTD - INVESTORS INITIATE TENDER OFFER TO TAKE BIOCANCELL PRIVATE AHEAD OF PLANNED FUNDRAISING ROUND
* BIOCANCELL - INVESTORS HOLDING 88.9 PERCENT OF CO‘S SHARES ARE OFFERING TO BUY REMAINING 11.1 PERCENT OF SHARES AT NIS 1.40 PER SHARE
* BIOCANCELL - FULL TENDER OFFER FOR ITS SHARES WAS BY GROUP OF INVESTORS LED BY CO‘S CONTROLLING PARTY, CLAL BIOTECHNOLOGY INDUSTRIES Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Deals range from discounted drinks and meals to free paper shredding to a great way to eliminate the stress of filing at the last minute. Through April 22, HydroMassage locations nationwide are giving away massages on their user-controlled massage beds for the company's ninth annual Tax Week promotion.
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The Burkhart Center is teaming with Cyclebar Lubbock for an indoor bike ride!
Biking for the Burkhart will be held on Saturday, April 29, at 2:30 pm
at Cyclebar Lubbock
7604 Milwaukee Ave
Lubbock, TX 79424.
Biking for the Burkhart will be a fantastic warm-up celebration for
the Burkhart Center’s Annual Walk for Autism Awareness on Sunday, April 30,
at Texas Tech’s John Walker Soccer Complex.
To participate and support the Burkhart Center’s important work with autism spectrum disorders, please follow the link below, create an account, and choose your bike.
https://lubbock.cyclebar.com/class-detail/?apptid=2107482
All money raised from this event will go directly to the Burkhart Center
If you have any questions or would like more details on the ride, please contact Becca at rebecca.beights@ttu.edu.
Bishnupur: A sensitization programme on Integrated Child Protection Scheme (ICPS), JJ Act 2015 and POCSO Act 2012 was held at Zilla Parishad building, Mini Secretariate Campus, Bishnupur.
Organised by Child Welfare Bishnupur, the programme was attended by ADM Bishnupur, N Gojen Singh, SDO Bishnupur Lalithambigai K as dignitaries among others.
BENTON HARBOR, Mich. (WOOD) — Police in Benton Harbor are looking for the man who robbed a Family Dollar at gunpoint.
The robbery happened Monday morning at the store located at 491 Pipestone St., near E. Britain Avenue. The Benton Harbor Department of Public Safety says the robber showed a handgun and got away with a small amount of cash.
The robber was described as a 5-foot-10 black male with a medium build. He was wearing black jeans, a gray sweatshirt and a black jacket. He also had a cloth covering his face.
Police provided two surveillance images of the robber in the hopes that someone may recognize him.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at 269.927.0293 or Crime Stoppers at 1.800.342.STOP (7867).
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Baek Bok-in has been reappointed as chief executive of KT&G for another three years, reports The Korea Times.
The 53-year-old has led KT&G since October 2015. He joined the firm in 1993 and has been in charge of business strategies, marketing, overseas businesses, manufacturing and R&D.
Under Baek’s leadership, KT&G has expanded aggressively into new markets.
In 2017, KT&G posted KRW1 trillion ($935 million) in overseas sales, despite the strong won.
He also oversaw the launch of the company’s heat-not-burn cigarette, Lil.
“With aggressive overseas expansion, KT&G will consolidate its position as a global enterprise,” said Baek.
“I will also maximize value for shareholders and contribute to the growth of the national economy, by establishing a balanced business portfolio with red ginseng, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and real estate.”
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"I wanted to be a nurse but I make some bomb steak," joked Spc. Lydia Wilson as she reminisced on her reasons for joining the Army. Wilson is a food service specialist with the 316th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), a Army Reserve unit from Coraopolis, Pa."I joined to go to college," added Wilson"I'm going to be a doctor."
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Nobody needs to tell you what happened, it’s all been written about ad nauseum and propelled at the speed of the internet and Instagram.
You watched the WSL’s QS rated (Womens 6,000 and Mens 1500 ) 2018 Florida Pro live and listened to the broadcast announcers dissect every ride, competitor scouting report, the tricky, shifting waves of Sebastian Inlet and all the nuances of big time pro surfing, The Greatest Show On Earth.
What you haven’t seen yet is our stash of photos which we present here unfettered with words of analysis, hype and boring hard copy.
Just the best photos we compiled during six long but glorious days while witnessing the triumphant return of pro surfing to the east coast and Sebastian Inlet.
And damn wasn’t it a good time!
A man suspected of killing three people in Houston was found in Dallas and booked into Dallas County Jail on Sunday.
Police say 35 year-old Jeffery Noble is being charged with capital murder. He was seen leaving the scene of a shooting on Friday in Houston. The victims were identified as 67 year-old Robert Sciandra, 22 year-old Jessica Sciandra and 25 year-old Jordan Michael Collier.
A neighbor of the home where the shooting took place alerted police.
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Jurrell Casey is a candidate for the Castrol Edge Clutch Peformer of the Week after his game-sealing sack late in the fourth quarter of Tennessee’s 24-17 victory over Houston in Week 17. …read more
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MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Miami Dolphins coach Adam Gase says he doesn’t know whether injured quarterback Ryan Tannehill will return to practice this week for the team’s first playoff game since 2008.
The Dolphins play at Pittsburgh on Sunday and will be seeking their first postseason victory in 16 years.
Tannehill missed the final three regular-season games with a sprained left knee, and Matt Moore has gone 2-1 filling in at quarterback.
If Tannehill returns to practice, Gase said he doubts he’ll wait until the end of the week to decide on the starter at quarterback. Gase said he wants to be sure he doesn’t jeopardize Tannehill’s long-term health.
Cornerback Byron Maxwell (ankle) and linebacker Jelani Jenkins (knee) might also return this week.
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Captain Troy Milsaps with Quint 17 said the fire was located in the kitchen, but was spreading rapidly into the ceiling.
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Authorities said 11 children in northern Vietnam were injured, some seriously, after a balcony railing collapsed at their school.
According to the Tuoi Tre newspaper, the students, all in year five, were reportedly lined up on a second floor balcony at Van Mon Primary School in Bac Ninh province on Monday, when a railing gave way.
The paper reported that the children, who were leaning against the railing, fell to the first floor.
It said three of the children were seriously wounded with fractured skulls and were rushed to hospital in nearby Hanoi for treatment.
Another eight suffered minor injuries and were treated at a local hospital.
Police are investigating the cause of the accident, although they told Tuoi Tre that balcony railings at the school were in “poor condition.” (NAN)
While presidents have always traveled, Trump’s travel is "unprecedented," one expert says, because he repeatedly visits his family-owned properties.
HELSINKI, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Finland's President Sauli Niinisto became the first holder of the country's top job to have a baby in office when his wife Jenni Haukio gave birth to a boy on Friday, his office said.
"The mother and the baby are well, according to the father who was present at the birth," the statement read.
Niinisto, 69, and Haukio, 40, were married in 2009. The child is Haukio's first and Niinisto's third. Niinisto lost his first wife in a car accident in 1995.
Last month, Niinisto - a moderate politician known for cultivating good relations with Russian President Vladimir Putin - was elected by a huge margin for a second six-year term in the office. (Reporting by Jussi Rosendahl)
Six South Bay education foundations received checks totaling nearly $1 million from the Skechers Foundation during a celebration at the Shade Hotel in Redondo Beach on March 2. Members and friends of the the South Bay Boardriders Club filled the Hermosa Beach Community Theater for the club's annual Big Wave Challenge Awards night on Wednesday, May 24. Nominees Flavio Pirez, Angel Luhrsen, Tracey Meistrell Alex Gray and Trevor LaShure were called to the stage. "The best part of the ride was the view when I looked up."
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Dave Funk has been named a business development consultant with Heritage Bank of Nevada, where he will represent Heritage Bank in Northern Nevada to provide financial solutions for small to medium-sized businesses.
Funk recently retired after 53 years working for a number of banks in Northern Nevada. His most recent position was senior vice president and regional executive/Nevada with Umpqua Bank and also spent eight years as president/director with Nevada Security Bank.
Funk’s banking affiliations include the Nevada State Board of Finance, Independent Community Bankers of America, where he was a national director, the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN), Western Independent Bankers (WIB) headquartered in San Francisco, and the American Institute of Banking (Sierra Nevada Chapter). Dave has also served in many capacities including the Board of Directors for the American Bankers Association (ABA), headquartered in Washington D.C.
A man is under arrest on Long Island after police say he broke into an Islamic center and stole money out of the charity box.According to police, Huzaifa Shafeeq, 22, of Valley Stream entered Five Towns Islamic Center in Hewlett through a window on Dec. 25th and again on Jan. 1st and removed an undisclosed amount of cash.He was arrested at his home without incident.Shafeeq is charged with third-degree burglary.
SEOUL, South Korea — The chairman of South Korea’s Asiana Airlines has apologized for inflight meal service disruptions and a reported suicide at a meal supplier.
Park Sam-koo, chairman of the country’s second-largest air carrier, said he felt a moral responsibility after the boss of the company that had been supplying the meals killed himself, according to media reports citing police.
The apology came as criticism mounted following the reports, which linked the apparent suicide to pressure from Asiana on its caterer.
Asiana Airlines said 114 out of 310 flights had left South Korea without meals since Sunday. Most were short-haul flights to Asian destinations.
The problems arose after the airline tried to change its meal catering service.
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Kansas City Chiefs tight end Demetrius Harris will be suspended for the first week of the season.
The Chiefs said they were notified Tuesday morning by the NFL.
According to the NFL, Harris was suspended for "violating the NFL Policy and Program for Substances of Abuse."
The suspension is for Harris' arrest in 2017 for unlawful possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.
Harris will be allowed to play in the preseason and participate in offseason practices.
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Baku. 29 September. REPORT.AZ/ Name of the best footballer of the week in UEFA Champions League was announced.
Report informs citing the UEFA official website, Real Madrid striker Cristiano Ronaldo has become a winner.
He has been selected as the best player within group stage II round match after Real Madrid defeated Borussia Dortmund 3: 1.
Notably, C. Ronaldo is nominee for the best player in the 2017 World Cup along with Lionel Messi and Neymar.
CHAMPAIGN - Tickets for the Garth Brooks concert are expected to go back on sale on Thursday.
On Friday, tickets went on sale but the web site was quickly shutdown due to traffic. Tickets will go back on sale on Thursday at 10 a.m. sharp.
This comes after Garth Brooks announced a second show Friday morning for April 28th due to the high interest.
The Garth Brooks World Tour stop in Champaign was announced on Wednesday, March 1. This will be Brooks’ first appearance in Champaign since 1997 and his last stop in Illinois as part of his World Tour.
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From creek flooding to high ground water. Homeowners in the tiny south Okanagan community of Willowbrook can’t seem to catch a break. Shelby Thom reports on the situation, and why residents say it all could have been avoided.
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June 3
The St. Mark MB Church will be having our Men's Day Program on Sunday, June 3, 2018 at 2:00pm. The speaker will be Deacon Charles Davis (Crystal Springs, MS). Everyone is invited to be a part of this great program.
June 10
The annual meeting of the Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery Association will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 10 at Liberty Baptist Church.
June 10
Forest United Methodist Church will have a reception for Rev. Trey Harper and family on Sunday, June 10, from 2:00 until 3:30 p.m. in the church Fellowship Hall to honor their service, love and friendship to the church and the community.
June 10
Scott Central High School Class of 1981 Reunion – July 14. Please contact Shelia (Gardner) Coan for more information 2683 Ridge Road – Columbus, MS 39705; rcoan5@msn.com; Facebook
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HARTFORD, Conn. (CBS Connecticut) – Connecticut transportation officials are weighing technical analysis and public input as they narrow their options for realigning I-84 in Hartford and replacing Union Station.
State Department of Transportation Commissioner James Redeker says they are considering whether the highway should be elevated, tunneled, or placed at or near grade. “Later this year we hope to come out with a small set of options to get us to a preferred alternative. That includes relocation of a rail line, and potential location and relocation of a new train station.”
Because the highway is being moved, it’s expected that the train tracks will also have to be moved away from the existing Union Station, a brownstone edifice that is more than a century old.
RENTON, Wash. — The Seattle Seahawks have acquired cornerback C.J. Smith from the Cleveland Browns in exchange for a conditional seventh-round draft pick in 2020.
Smith is another young option in Seattle's secondary. He spent the 2016 season with the Philadelphia Eagles and played sparingly in 2017 with the Browns. He's appeared in 13 career games, with 10 of those coming with the Eagles.
Smith played collegiately at North Dakota State, where he was part of five national championship teams, including his redshirt year.
The teams made the trade on Monday.
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National Security Advisor Michael Flynn resigned last night following revelations that he spoke with Russian officials about U.S. sanctions on behalf of the Trump administration before he was in office - a serious violation of federal law. Good morning all.
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NEW ORLEANS (AP) New Orleans Fair Grounds says it has expanded an equine herpes quarantine to all barns along the race course’s backstretch and stopped permitting horses to ship in or out.
Racing remains on schedule, but the quarantine affects which horses race and when they can train.
The quarantine began in a barn where two horses tested positive last week. By Sunday, a third horse in a different barn tested positive.
Officials say two more horses’ temperatures spiked Monday, and the Louisiana Department of Agriculture expanded the quarantine as a precaution.
The virus, called EHV-1, is latent in many horses, but symptoms can emerge periodically, at which point it becomes contagious. Symptoms include fever, nasal secretions, poor balance, anorexia and aborted pregnancies.
The real takeaway here is that this will really give me the fire in the belly I need to fight the good fight against the National Rifle Association, climate change denial, institutionalized sexism (UGH, the WORST), and, of course, that sick loser in the White House. You should all come to the party I am going to throw to celebrate putting an end to their sorry careers. Don’t think about what I did, continuously, over decades. Think about this RAD PARTY! We will sell T-shirts that say “FEMINIST” on them. We will sell all kinds of things like that. There definitely will not be a snake pit.
McGraw-Hill Asian Holdings today picked up 6.32 lakh shares of rating agency Crisil Ltd for an estimated Rs 117 crore through an open market transaction. According to bulk deal data available with the National Stock Exchange (NSE), McGraw-Hill Asian Holdings (Singapore) Pte Ltd purchased 6,32,670 shares, representing 0.88 per cent stake of the rating agency.
The scrips were bought at Rs 1849.66 apiece, valuing the transaction at Rs 117.02 crore, the data showed.
Meanwhile, Sundaram Mutual Fund offloaded 5,12,914 shares of the rating agency for Rs 95 crore.
Crisil, Sebi-registered credit rating agency, is majority owned by S&P Global Inc.
Shares of Crisil surged by 12.76 per cent to close at Rs 1,899.80 on the NSE.
There is not, and never has been, a Red Notice for Bill Browder. Mr Browder is not wanted via INTERPOL channels. https://t.co/8zI3IepOMh
Papua New Guinea will ban Facebook for one month so it can analyse the effects of the website on its residents and to take down fake profiles. The Post Courier reports Communication Minister Sam Basil says “The time will allow information to be collected to identify users that hide behind fake accounts, users that upload pornographic images, users that post false and misleading information on Facebook to be filtered and removed." Around 10% of people in Papua New Guinea have internet access but Basil emphasised: "We cannot allow the abuse of Facebook to continue in the country".
Attorney General Jeff Sessions is asking congressional leaders to undo federal medical marijuana protections that have been in place since 2014, according to a May letter that became public Monday. The protections, known as the Rohrabacher-Farr amendment, prohibit the Justice Department from using federal funds to prevent certain states "from implementing their own State laws that authorize the use, distribution, possession or cultivation of medical marijuana."
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A 44-year-old man was arrested on Saturday in Nicosia after being reported for threatening another person with a loaded airgun during a scuffle.
According to the police, a man reported on Friday night that the 44-year-old had threatened him with an airgun during a scuffle between them.
Following the 44-year-old’s arrest, police also took the gun with them, and discovered that it was loaded. The man had a licence for the gun, but he is also being investigated for its illegal transport.
21:07 Reported News Briefs Kislev 23, 5778 , 11/12/17 Kislev 23, 5778 , 11/12/17 Shooting death in Qalansawa A 23-year-old man was critically wounded Monday night by gunfire in the Sharon-area Arab community of Qalansawa. Magen David Adom medics and paramedics who arrived at the scene were forced, together with a local doctor, to pronounce his death. ► ◄ Last Briefs
Ever dreamed of spending a Saturday crawling your way down Northeast Sandy Boulevard's Green Mile, burning up prerolls and ending the night with raucous karaoke at Chopsticks II? Well, this is where you'd start. This little shop carries a smallish selection of some very nice flower, including a beautiful jar of the most limonene-heavy Jack Herer I've ever encountered. Those top-shelf flowers are competitively priced, too—some of it as cheap as $10 per gram pretax. The selection of concentrates is rather small, though, and what they do have is on the spendy side.
Asking an elderly parent or relative to stop driving is difficult because driving allows them to maintain their independence. Yet, many elderly drivers are a danger to themselves and others on the road.
If you are unsure about your loved one’s ability to drive, this checklist from San Diego Elder Law Center may help. Answering “yes” to any combination of these items suggests it's time to have the conversation about giving up the car keys and exploring other transportation options.
More information about this can be found in the “Senior Guide for Safe Driving” handbook available at the Department of Motor Vehicles or online at www.dmv.ca.gov.
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A "Celebration of Life" was held on Wednesday to remember the three women -- Dr. Jennifer Gray Golick, Christine Loeber and Dr. Jennifer Gonzales Shushereba -- who died at a veterans center in Yountville. At the memorial, CA Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Dr. Vito Imbasciani saluted the victims for how they lived and how they served."So while we grieve with your family, in mourning this terrible loss, we also salute these brave women for how they lived and how they served," he said. "We pray that their sacrifice will advance their purpose. In the words of a great French statesman, 'It is not tolerable, it is not possible that from so much death, so much sacrifice and ruin, so much heroism, a greater and better humanity shall not emerge.'"INCLUDE RELEVANT SOT HERE IF YOU CAN
× Breakfast with a Blackhawk: Rocky Wirtz
The chairman, Rocky Wirtz, joined The Steve Cochran Show as our “Breakfast with a Blackhawk.” Rocky is so proud of the MB Ice Arena and talked about how important the community involvement portion of the project was to him. He thinks the biggest perk is the breakfast that they can get in the amazing kitchen.
Last year, average rents slipped by 6 per cent in Dubai, with much of the softening taking place in the freehold communities. If at the start of last year, pressure on rents was felt mostly by high-end rented homes, by the close even mid-market residential locations elsewhere in the city was witness to such pressures.
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Memphis, Tenn. — Memphis police flex their acting chops in a new play starring only officers, and what they have to say is something we all need to hear.
Andrea Williams is a long-time officer with MPD and the playwright behind "Dangerous Seduction".
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Quentin Flagg and Bill Downey pay tribute to The Blues Brothers, with Steve Bobbitt as Rod Stewart, and Quentin Flagg's Rockin' Review.
The venue for the Nigerian trials for the 2018 Gold Coast Commowealth Games scheduled to hold at the Goodswill Akpabio International Stadium Uyo, Akwa Ibom state, has been moved to the Abuja National stadium, the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has announced.
The trials will hold from February 14th to the 17th, according to a statement from the AFN federation with the deadline for registration fixed for the 10th of February.
The XXI Commonwealth Games will be held on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, between 4 and 15 April 2018.
According to a media statement signed by Apeh Melvina, the secretary of the AFN, each state association will pay the sum 100,000 for the annual affiliation fee and register each athlete for the trials with 2,000.
Over 150 athletes across the country are expected to take part in the trials.
The Dallas Arboretum has long been a gem of a city landmark, praised for displaying every variety of regional flora imaginable on its lavish grounds.
So it seems only natural for it to become a go-to place to learn how to grow and turn vegetables, herbs and fruit into dinner. The new A Tasteful Place has opened on the south end of the gardens. The 3.5-acre edible display was years in the making and taps into the grow-your-own movement to get folks to eat healthier.
This community can't have enough of that.
ST. CLOUD, Minn. (AP) — A central Minnesota man now faces first-degree murder charges in the killings of his grandparents, who had taken him into their home.
A Stearns County grand jury on Tuesday indicted 33-year-old Gregory Scheel on four counts of first-degree murder and two counts of second-degree murder in the deaths of 93-year-old Wilbert Scheel and 80-year-old Gloria Scheel, of Paynesville. Their bodies were found last month along a road in nearby Kandiyohi County.
Scheel earlier was charged by complaint with second-degree murder in his grandparents’ deaths. A first-degree murder conviction carries a life sentence in Minnesota.
Scheel is scheduled to make his first court appearance on the indictment Wednesday. He remains jailed with bail set at $3 million with no conditions or $1.5 million with conditions.
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NEW YORK (AP) – Defending champion Joey “Jaws” Chestnut chomped down a record 74 franks and buns to take home his 11th title at the annual Nathan’s Famous July Fourth hot dog eating contest.
The renowned competitive eater from San Jose, California, takes home the coveted Mustard Belt and surpassed the previous mark of 72 dogs and buns he downed last year.
The heat wasn’t a factor; the National Weather Service put the temperature at 83 degrees with a heat index of 91 degrees.
Miki Sudo said after eating 37 dogs and buns that the heat may have slowed her down in winning the women’s competition.
That didn’t stop the Las Vegas eater from easily beating out second-place finisher Mischelle Lesco of Tuscon, Arizona, who chowed down 28 wieners and buns.
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Canadian bank stocks continue to grind sideways, raising the question of what might inspire the next rally. Could the improved outlook for the Canadian economy do the trick?
Recent share price performance has certainly been lacklustre. The S&P/TSX commercial banks index, which includes all the Big Six along with Canadian Western Bank and Laurentian Bank of Canada, has slumped 7.5 per cent from its highs in March and is now down for the year. The recent second-quarter reporting season, when most banks beat analysts’ estimates and three banks raised their quarterly dividends, failed to ignite any enthusiasm – for three reasons.
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The Michigan State Police are investigating a fatal off road crash that happened over the weekend.
On Saturday emergency crews were called to the crash on Trail 6 in Roscommon County’s Backus Township.
Troopers say a heavily modified Jeep that was designed for off-road use only lost control and hit a tree along the trail.
The vehicle rolled over and four occupants were thrown from the Jeep.
The driver, a 27-year-old man from Cedar and a 21-year-old female passenger were taken to the hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.
Another passenger, a 51-year-old woman from Gladwin, is listed in critical condition.
And the final passenger a 48-year-old man from Gladwin died as a result of his injuries.
Police say none of the occupants were wearing seatbelts at the time of the crash. Alcohol is considered a factor and the accident is still under investigation.
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Myers went 4-for-6 with a pair of doubles, two RBI, a stolen base and a run scored in Monday's 13-5 win over the Rockies.
Myers has hit the ground running since returning from the disabled list last Friday, going 6-for-14 (.429) with three runs, two RBI and a steal. The free swinger won't maintain his current .346 batting average, but as long as he stays on the field, Myers will provide a rare combination of power and speed -- at the expense of batting average -- that not many players with first-base eligibility can bring to the table.
This follows claims by ANC presidential hopeful Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma that learners in some schools are taught to hate the ANC.
JOHANNESBURG – The Basic Education Department says its set up a ministerial task team to investigate whether or not there's material used in schools to promote discrimination of any type.
This follows claims by ANC presidential hopeful Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma that learners in some schools are taught to hate the ANC.
Last week, Dlamini-Zuma addressed ANC supporters in Sasolburg in the Free State saying learners are taught that the ANC is corrupt, adding the party must ensure there's transformation at schools.
Education department spokesperson Elijah Mhlanga said, “We encourage learners and teachers to report if a teacher is teaching in a way that is not appropriate so we can put in place corrective measures.”
Miranda Lambert will perform at the Bryce Jordan Center Friday and is asking fans to help Centre County PAWS by donating cat and dog supplies. John Salangsang Associated Press, file
Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren has demanded that Congress to conduct an inquiry into the alleged ties between the administration of President Donald Trump and Russia.
Her call was made after Trump's National Security Adviser, Michael Flynn, was forced to resign, according to Politico.
In his letter announcing he
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In 1917, work on the new Big Four YMCA building in Urbana is being retarded because of indecision over whether to build two or three stories tall. It also has been found that the cost is running over the appropriations, which is between $15,000 and $16,000.
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SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - South Korea says it will send a 160-member artistic delegation to North Korea, including about 10 popular K-Pop singers.
A joint statement issued after the two Koreas met on Tuesday said the South Korean artistic group will visit Pyongyang, North Korea’s capital, from March 31 to April 4 and give two performances.
The development comes during a thaw in the North Korean nuclear crisis. A North Korean band performed in South Korea during the recently ended Pyeongchang Winter Olympics.
The South Korean delegation will include some of the country’s most celebrated singers, including Cho Yong-pil, Lee Sunhee and Cho Jin Hee, who performed in Pyongyang during a previous era of detente.
Popular girl band Red Velvet is also among the South Korean groups.
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Plans to create a new coffee hub from storage containers have been given the green light.
A planning application had been lodged by Dean’s of Huntly with Aberdeenshire Council, seeking permission to create the contemporary facility in the car park of its base in Huntly.
Known for its shortbread, the business’ new coffee hub would be named Fly Cup if approved.
And now Aberdeenshire Council has given proposals its approval.
Dean’s, based on Steven Road, launched in 1975 and now exports to around 30 countries around the world, including India and China.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Virginia Kirkendoll; and four brothers James, Harry, Roger and Walter Kirkendoll.
Survivors include his son, Don Daniel Kirkendoll; brother, Charles Kirkendoll; sister, Frances Kirkendoll; sisters-in-law, Franceola Kirkendoll, Lois Kirkendoll; grandchildren; a host of nieces and nephews; and special friends, Garland Nunley, Jimmy Gibson and Jimmy Hobbs.
Neuble Monument Funeral Home at 1330 Bluebird Road is in charge of arrangements, 615-444-3117.
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San Diego Fire-Rescue crews and San Diego police were called to Allied Gardens just after 9 a.m. Friday for a massive geyser pumping water out onto the street near a park and playground.
Officials said the water was shut off by 9:35 a.m.
The cause of the geyser was a hydrant that had been struck. No information was available as to what caused the hydrant to open.
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MUNSHAAT announces Board changes (KSE) Date: 03 Jul 2018 Munshaat Real Estate Projects Co appointed Mr. Nawwaf Mussaed Abdul Aziz Al Osseimi as Board Member to replace Mr. Dawood Soliman Al Busseiri - representative of Soukouk Real Estate Co and Mr. Abdullah Fouad Abdullah Al Thaqeb to replace Mr. Ferass Fahd Al Bahr - representative of Soukouk Holding Co.
Authorities are searching for a 14-year-old boy and a 62-year-old woman missing in Grand Canyon National Park after they were swept down a creek while crossing it in a remote part of the park.
Charlottetown singer Rachel Beck's debut solo single has made the CBC Radio 2 Top 20 list.
Beck is known as one half of the duo The Beck Sisters along with her sister Amy. Together they became 2013 CBC Searchlight competition finalists and released two albums.
But now she's striking out on her own with a single released this week and an album coming out in March.
Her single Reckless Heart debuted at number 13 on the CBC Top 20 list. It's the highest debut of the week and it also garnered the most online votes in the weekly Top 20 poll.
"This opportunity means it's played in regular rotation across the country," she said, "which just means it gets huge exposure to lots of people who love and appreciate music."
"Getting my music to those people's ears is just huge and then when I go on tour in a different province, there are hopefully some more people there who have heard of me or my music."
Her self-titled solo album comes out on March 2.
Iannetta went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk during Sunday's win over the Dodgers.
Iannetta has been splitting time behind the plate with Jeff Mathis, which limits the fantasy value of both backstops. Iannetta is most certainly the better hitter, but without more consistent at-bats, he's nothing more than a fringe asset in most settings. However, calling Chase Field home could help his power numbers, and Iannetta boasts a .355 wOBA against left-handed pitchers dating back to 2014. He has sneaky upside against southpaws for daily contests.
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SPORTJuventus vs Napoli: Koulibaly scores late header to take Serie A title race to wire
Kalidou Koulibaly headed Napoli back into the Serie A title race with a dramatic last-minute goal, to defeat leaders Juventus 1-0 at Allianz Stadium.
The Senegalese defender’s winner sees Napoli close up to within one point of Juve, with four games left in the season.
Massimiliano Allegri’s side face a trickier run-in, as they will face Inter Milan and Roma.
There is also the distraction of a Coppa Italia final against AC Milan.
Napoli will hope to capitalise on any slip-up by their rivals when they tackle the likes of Torino, Sampdoria and Crotone across their remaining fixtures.
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Terror suspects are being arrested at a record rate as security services attempt to contain the unprecedented threat.
Official figures show there were 304 arrests for terrorism-related offences in Great Britain in the year to the end of March this year.
This was an increase of 18% on the previous 12 months, and the highest number in any financial year on record since data collection started in September 2001.
Dr. Jerome Corsi joins David Knight to look at the results of his recent investigations into Sen Corker (he’s not running again), ObamaCare robbing Fannie & Freddie investors (rumored to end soon) and his new investigation into a new corrupt foundation like the Clinton Foundation — the Obama Foundation.
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Police are facilitating further evacuations in Christchurch due to the fire crossing Dyers Pass Road into Victoria Park.
Residents in the area from the Sign of the Takahe, Cashmere to Victoria Park should evacuate their homes immediately. This includes Victoria Park Road, Pentre Terrace and Dyers Pass, south of Takahe Drive.
The south side of Cashmere Road between Kennedy's Bush Road and Hoon Hay Valley Road is also being evacuated.
Christchurch Police will have extra patrols out tonight to assist those in the areas affected.
All residents should please check in with their neighbours, where you are being evacuated or not.
We'd like to thank all emergency services for their efforts and the public for their ongoing cooperation.
Caroline Gschwend displays her certificate presented by U.S. Rep. Steve Womack at his office in Rogers. Gschwend won first place for her app titled "defendUS," an educational game that explores American history "in a fun and exciting way."
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Freddie Roach It's Over for Ronda ... She Should Retire
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There's no hope left for Ronda Rousey ... her fighting career is over ... so says legendary boxing trainer Freddie Roach.
Actually, Roach didn't believe in Ronda going into the fight either -- and actually bet AGAINST her at UFC 207. Turns out it was a smart bet.
Listen to Roach ... he basically says Ronda was never able to come back mentally from the Holly Holm thrashing ... plus, everyone now knows her flaws as a fighter.
Bottom line ... it's over for Ronda.
Mookie Betts describes Jose Altuve’s ability as everyone has seen it: great.
The Boston Red Sox outfielder praised the Houston Astros second baseman Thursday night, following Boston’s 8-2 loss to Houston in Game 1 of the American League Division Series. Altuve powered the win by hitting three solo home runs — two of them off Sox ace Chris Sale — leaving Betts with no other option than to tip his cap to the Astros star.
To hear what Betts said about Game 1 and Altuve, check out “Red Sox Final” in the video above, presented by Plainridge Park Casino.
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The Royal Navy needs to take more drastic action to provide cash
The Senior Service is considering axing the specialist landing ships HMS Albion and HMS Bulwark and 1,000 Marines.
Two mine hunters and a survey vessel are also under threat.
The Royal Navy is already scrapping its other major assault ship HMS Ocean. But it needs to take more drastic action to provide the cash and manpower for its two new aircraft carriers.
A senior Royal Marine officer blamed the new carriers for worsening the Navy’s financial and manning problems.
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It was a veteran move. At least, something you might not expect from a 19-year-old playing in his 27th NBA contest.
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OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — CenturyLink Center officials are reminding wrestling fans coming to Omaha for the state high school tournament in two weeks that the arena’s clear bag policy will be enforced.
Fans will be allowed to have clear plastic bags to carry personal items. They can measure 12 inches tall, 12 inches long, and 6 inches wide. Small or clutch-sized purses or wallets not exceeding 4.5 inches tall by 6.5 inches long will be allowed. So will one-gallon, clear plastic freezer bags.
One bag is permitted per person.
No large or oversized purses, backpacks or fanny-packs will be allowed past security.
Bags of medical necessity will be tagged and admitted into the facility. Individuals carrying medical bags are asked to identify the bag to security checkpoint personnel.
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin is taking a second emergency move to keep the government from going above the debt limit that is now back in effect.
In a letter to congressional leaders, Mnuchin says he will not be able to fully invest in a large civil service retirement and disability fund. He says skipped investments will be restored once the debt limit has been raised.
In September, Congress agreed to suspend the debt limit, allowing the government to borrow as much as it needed. But that suspension ended Friday.
The government says the debt subject to limit stood at $20.46 trillion on Friday. Mnuchin has said he will employ various "extraordinary measures" to buy time until Congress raises the limit.
What odds are Poland to win the World Cup?
50/1
Who's the coach?
Adam Nawalka. A star of Poland's run to the semi-finals of the 1978 World Cup and as coach he has taken the side into the world's top 10.
Who's the star?
Robert Lewandowski, who before scoring hundreds of goals for Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich was set to join Blackburn until an ash cloud delayed his flight.
Best thing about them
There are likely to be plenty of goals in their matches. In qualifying they averaged nearly three goals a game and conceded more than any other group winner.
Denis Naughten should excuse himself from anything to do with the Irish Times bid to buy the Irish Examiner, according to the Social Democrats.
Following the controversy over Minister Naughten's contact with representatives of INM last week, the party says he should step back from other mergers.
Social Democrats TD Catherine Murphy said that she has concerns about his involvement in the proposed sale of the Irish Examiner.
"Yes, we do, and we've been given reason to have concerns, by virtue of what happened last week," she said.
"It's not enough that what happened last week is judged on what consequence there was for the Government, and for the Minister. What we should be looking at is - is the integrity of this process compromised by virtue of the fact that there was most definitely a conflict?"
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Researchers at BYU are the first to 3D-print a viable microfluidic device small enough to be effective at a scale much less than 100 micrometers. Microfluidic devices are tiny chips that can sort out disease biomarkers, cells and other small structures in samples like blood by using microscopic channels incorporated into the devices.
The accomplishment, which is a major breakthrough toward mass-producing the medical diagnostic devices cheaply, is detailed in the latest issue of the academic journal Lab on a Chip. Researchers Greg Nordin, a BYU electrical engineering professor, and Adam Woolley, a BYU chemistry professor, say the key to their innovation was two-fold:
Gulfport police held a press conference to address the perceived threat of gunfire at North Gulfport Middle School on Thursday.
SHERIDAN — Sheridan Junior High School students will perform in a pops concert next week.
The concert is set for Feb. 8 at 7 p.m. in the Early Auditorium at the school.
SJHS is located at 500 Lewis St. For additional information, call the school at (307) 672-9745.
NEW YORK, April 12 U.S. Treasury yields fell to session lows on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump told The Wall Street Journal he would prefer the Federal Reserve to keep interest rates low.
The yield on benchmark 10-year Treasury notes fell to 2.259 percent, the lowest level since Nov. 17, before rising to 2.280 percent, which was down 2 basis points from late on Tuesday.
(Reporting by Richard Leong; Editing by Leslie Adler)
Authorities in Dhaka have demanded that Myanmar repatriate tens of thousands of Rohingya Muslims who crossed the border to escape what they say is persecution, and are now living illegally in Bangladesh. Myanmar says it will accept a small fraction of the refugee population now in Bangladesh, but the Rohingya themselves say they are unwilling to go back to Myanmar's Rakhine state.
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ST. PETERSBURG, Russia — Australian Open champion Caroline Wozniacki's lost to Daria Kasatkina 7-6 (2), 6-3 in the quarterfinals of the St. Petersburg Ladies Trophy on Friday.
Kasatkina came back from a break down to win the first set in a tiebreaker before speeding to a 3-0 lead over the top-ranked Wozniacki in the second set.
The eighth-seeded Kasatkina, the last Russian left in the draw, will face France's Kristina Mladenovic in Saturday's semifinals. Mladenovic defeated Katerina Siniakova 6-4, 6-3.
Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic continued her strong wild-card run with a 6-0, 6-2 win over French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko.
Rome, July 4 - Anti-mafia and pro-migrant writer Roberto Saviano said Wednesday that Italy was funding "torturers" by financing the Libyan coast guard. "Funding the Libyan coast guard, which according to UNHCR coincides with people traffickers, means fomenting the traffic and not stopping it," he said. "It means funding torturers". Saviano, who has accused the government of responsibility for recent migrant drownings, said "you will have no help from me: I will never be your accomplice".
GREENVILLE —On Monday afternoon two women crashed, sending one to the hospital, at a Greenville intersection known for accidents
On March 19 at approximately 2:32 p.m. Darke County Deputies along with Greenville Township Fire and Greenville Township Rescue were dispatched to the intersection of U.S. Route 127 and Kruckeberg Road in reference to an injury accident.
The preliminary investigation revealed a light blue 2005 Buick LaCrosse, driven by Nancy Poling, 81, of Bradford was traveling East on Kruckeberg Road at U.S. Route 127. Poling failed to yield the right of way from a stop sign hitting a white 2001 Oldsmobile Alero, driven by Martha Garner, 62, of Ansonia, who was traveling North on U.S. Route 127.
Poling was treated and released at the scene. Garner was transported to Wayne HealthCare by Greenville Township Rescue with non life-threatening injuries.
The accident remains under investigation by the Darke County Sheriff’s Office.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – Gov. Henry McMaster has signed a law allowing South Carolinians to obtain a driver’s license that meets federal identification requirements for boarding a plane or getting onto a military base.
The law reverses the state’s decade-long refusal to comply with the federal REAL ID Act.
But the new ID is an option – not a mandate. And the new licenses won’t be available for at least six months.
Following McMaster’s April 5 signature, Homeland Security granted South Carolina another extension from REAL ID enforcement. Officials hope the federal agency certifies South Carolina as fully compliant before that deferment expires in October.
The Department of Motor Vehicles says that would give South Carolinians until October 2020 before a REAL ID license is needed to show at military bases or airports.
WASHINGTON (JTA) – The Trump administration said it was “concerned about the humanitarian situation in Gaza,” but said its Hamas rulers were responsible.
The administration held a news briefing Tuesday at the State Department in which the Israeli-Palestinian conflict was discussed.
State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert acknowledged the Israeli security cabinet’s approval of the Palestinian Authority’s request to reduce electricity going to Gaza by 40 per cent.
“We continue to underscore the need for international support for Gaza’s recovery and humanitarian assistance to the Palestinian people,” she said.
According to the military commanders present at the Israel’s recent security cabinet meeting, more reductions in the electricity supply to Gaza would escalate the chances of increased violence in the area.
Area fire crews are answering the call of grass fires. On Saturday crews from several agencies responded to a grass fire in Scammon. While in Newton county, Missouri Redings Mill crews battled a grass fire at 7488 Old Scenic drive. Conditions are perfect for grass fires and officials strongly urge against burning. Firefighters say it can take a small spark, even a cigarette butt to trigger a grass fire in winter.
Girard fire chief Joe Clow said, "It's so dry. And we do have a pretty steady wind. It's not a real high wind but it is just so dry that it's gonna take off. We have a lot of agricultural properties that get burned off every year at the end of winter before spring planting things. So they have a narrow window. The big thing is to keep an eye on it and to be present and watch the fire the entire time"
Clow said if there is a fire, call for help right away instead of trying to put it out yourself.
A Fanshawe College student gave birth to a baby girl at Woodstock General hospital just hours after completing her final exam.
College officials said Jill Mater wrote her exam Thursday, for the healthcare office assistant program, one of the school’s new MyPath programs at the Woodstock/Oxford regional campus.
Hours later, Emma Mater was born at 7:46 p.m., weighing in at five pounds, 10 ounces and was welcomed by Jill and her husband Andrew.
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Fanshawe said Mater entered the program after the recent Siemens Canada plant closure in Tillsonburg left both her and her husband unemployed and looking for options. Pending final grades, she is expected to be a member of the first MyPath graduating class.
“We were truly proud to receive such a joyous announcement with a major connection to our campus,” said student engagement specialist Eric Collins in a statement.
“Rest assured, Emma’s recruitment for fall 2036 is well underway,” joked Collins.
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Manitoba's conflict-of-interest commissioner said the province has likely the weakest legislation in Canada when it comes to rules of conduct for members of the legislature.
Jeffrey Schnoor's report recommends the legislation be modernized in order to build confidence that MLAs will act in the public interest.
Among the recommendations for change is a call for members to disclose all their assets, liabilities and sources of income.
The report says the commissioner should have the power to investigate alleged breaches of conflict rules, and it recommends penalties that would include the loss of a member's seat.
Turkish authorities believe the attacker who killed 39 people at an Istanbul nightclub over the New Year is linked to ISIS and may be from Central Asia, the Hurriyet daily said.
Investigators also consider it possible that the attacker is linked to the same cell that in June carried out a triple suicide bombing and gun attack at Istanbul's Ataturk airport blamed on ISIS that left 47 dead, it added.
In a separate article also in Hurriyet, columnist Abdulkadir Selvi wrote that Turkey received intelligence from the United States on Dec. 30 warning of the risk of attacks by ISIS in Istanbul and Ankara on New Year's night.
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In this April 5, 2017 file photo, a commuter ferry crosses the Hudson River to New York City, as seen from Hoboken, N.J. While the New York region's tunnels, bridges and railways burst at the seams, ferries may be the answer for commuters sick of clogged roads and an unreliable rail system. For now, price is a barrier.
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TORONTO — North American stock markets were surging this morning in a broad advance across most sectors to start the week.
The S&P/TSX composite index was up 120.35 points to 15,153.73, after 90 minutes of trading.
In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 154.13 points to 22,012.45. The S&P 500 index was up 25.93 points to 2,467.25 and the Nasdaq composite index was up 78.78 points to 6,335.34.
The Canadian dollar was trading at 78.76 cents US, down from an average price of 78.83 cents US on Friday.
The September crude contract was up 26 cents to US$49.08 per barrel and the September natural gas contract was down four cents to US$2.94 per mmBTU.
DICKSON, Tenn. (AP)  Tennessee authorities say a sheriff's deputy has been fatally shot and a suspect believed to be "armed and dangerous" is still at large.
A Tennessee Highway Patrol spokesman told news outlets the suspect was involved in an altercation with the Dickson County deputy early Wednesday after a vehicle was reported stolen.
The Humphreys County Sheriff's Office identified the suspect as Steven Wiggins, who is described as a white male with balding brown hair.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Advocates for District of Columbia statehood are making their annual pitch to members of Congress.
This year’s “lobby day” organized by D.C. Vote comes amid an attempt by House Republicans to invalidate a local law. On Monday, a House committee voted in favor of a resolution that would strike down the District’s new assisted-suicide law.
Congress hasn’t invalidated a city law since 1991, and it’s unlikely the House and Senate will vote on the resolution in time to stop doctor-assisted suicide from becoming legal. But Congress often finds other ways to block local policies that members don’t like.
Supporters of statehood will be visiting House and Senate offices Wednesday, armed with talking points about how District residents are “second-class citizens” because they lack voting representation in Congress.
FRANKFURT The European Central Bank's chief economist upheld the bank's stated policy plan on Thursday, effectively pushing back market speculation that the ECB might consider raising interest rates before ending its bond purchases.
"This forward guidance implies a sequencing between the interest rate policy and the quantitative policy that can most efficiently internalise and exploit the intimate complementarities between these two key components of our current stance," Peter Praet told an audience in Frankfurt.
(Reporting By Francesco Canepa, editing by Larry King)
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With record heat at the end of September and unusually dry conditions, risk for fires in combines is increased this harvest season.
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UFC 212 may be Rafael dos Anjos’ next destination.
The former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) lightweight title holder is making the move to welterweight. For dos Anjos, the move came down to how much he had to sacrifice to make weight each fight.
Dos Anjos recently spoke about how his body is holding up since announcing his new weight class. He said he is excited to begin his new journey (via MMAJunkie.com):
“I still need some time to adjust my body to compete in this new division, but I’ve never felt so good. I know I’ll have a good path at 170 pounds. I just need to keep focused and embrace the opportunities. I’ll retrace my path to the title.”
As far as who he wants to face and where, dos Anjos is satisfied with doing battle against a ranked foe. He also expressed his desire to return on the Rio de Janeiro, Brazil card on June 3.
Beanie Babies were so popular in the 1990s that some people called it a bubble. There were predictions that some Beanie Babies would sell for $5,000.
"Peggy Gallagher, an early trader, discovered that the Beanie craze hadn't hit Germany yet and placed an order with a distributor in Nuremberg," according to a 2015 New York Times story. "She paid $2,000, including shipping, for a box of the toys that, back in the United States, had a value of $300,000, a return of nearly 15,000 percent."
Profits were $700 million per year at one point. The owner of the stuffed-animal company, Ty Warner, is now worth $2.8 billion.
But the bubble burst: A Beanie Baby could easily be yours for $5 today.
New Delhi: The service tax ranging from 5 to 20 per cent added to bills of customers can no more be made mandatory at restaurants. On Monday, Department of Consumer Affairs said that automatic applying of a service fee is violation of fair trade practices.
Already state governments have been asked to communicate to restaurants and hotels that service charge is not mandatory but a customer may pay it voluntarily whereas an unhappy customer may not pay any service fee at all.
As per government sources, the Hotel Association of India has also confirmed that service charge is discretionary and the Department of Consumer Affairs has pressed upon making customers as well as hotel and restaurants aware about this provision in the Consumer Protection Act, 1986.
WINONA TWP., Ohio (WKBN) – An investigation is underway after the Youngstown Bomb Squad removed a homemade bomb from a mailbox on King Road in Winona Township.
Police got a call about the bomb at 3:40 p.m. Sunday. A woman reported that she had issues with people riding through the fields before finding the bomb.
Bomb Squad Officers tried to use a robot to get the device out of the mailbox, but it was eventually removed by hand.
It was apparently made with a galvanized metal pipe. Bomb Squad officers said it looks like the fuse was lit, but the device didn’t work correctly.
It will be sent to a lab to test if it is a functional device.
The county auditor’s website says the property is owned by Glacier Hills Farm from Lakewood, Colorado.
Ants are invading the country once again, choosing July 4 to sprout wings and venture outside their nests to find mates from other colonies.
This peculiar event takes place once a year, falling usually in the middle of summer, and lasts only for a day.
According to the Society of Biology, this process is necessary to the reproduction of ants, as their mating leads to the creation of new colonies.
But despite its importance, people don’t always welcome the storm of flying ants swarming around the country.
(Top) U.S. Rep. Pete Olson, R-Texas, speaks during Sugar Land’s Memorial Day event Monday at Sugar Land Memorial Park. (Photo by Joe Southern)
(Bottom) Children Nathan, Connor, Emily and Kathryn help Director of Programs Krystal Willeby with the George Ranch Memorial Day remembrance. “We try to capture the loss and what it means to people. These are soldiers who had families, and who made the ultimate sacrifice,” she said. (Photo by Donna Hill)
The festival will feature a lineup of both national and West Coast bluegrass bands including the Vintage Martins, Nu-Blu, Grasslands, Desperado, Stillhouse Road, Shinbone and many more. The family friendly event also will have a corn hole tournament, workshops, kids activities, and craft and food vendors.
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Golfers in East Dunbartonshire are being warned to be vigilant after a thief swiped a buggy and trailer from a golf course.
The theft happened at Hilton Park Golf Club which is on Stockiemuir Road, Milngavie, some time between 5.10pm and 6.10pm yesterday (Wednesday, June 14).
If anyone has any information please contact Kirkintilloch Police Office on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 if you’d like to remain anonymous.
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Raleigh police are investigating after a man who was stabbed walked into a restaurant near the intersection of Wake Forest Road and Interstate 440.
Officers were called to the 3200 block of Wake Forest Road at 4:22 p.m. Friday, police said.
The man had been stabbed more than once, according to police.
Police said the man walked into Denny’s already suffering from the stab wounds.
The victim was taken to WakeMed. His condition isn’t yet known.
Police said they are trying to figure out where the man was stabbed.
Police are investigating and ask anyone with information that could help them to call Raleigh CrimeStoppers at (919) 834-HELP or visit raleighcrimestoppers.org for text and email reporting options.
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About London (South West) Young Onset Evening Peer Support Group
The peer support group gives people the opportunity to meet with others who understand some of what they are going through. Run by a facilitator, the sessions offer a chance to ask questions, get information and share experiences in a safe and supportive environment.
PITTSBURGH (AP) – The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pennsylvania’s largest health system, says it has reached a deal to acquire Pinnacle HealthSystem of Harrisburg.
It’s expected to be completed Sept. 1 if it meets regulatory approval.
The Philadelphia Inquirer reports (http://bit.ly/2wJoraK ) the two health systems have been working on the deal since March.
If approved, UPMC will move into direct competition with the University of Pennsylvania Health System. Penn is the biggest health system in southeastern Pennsylvania.
Pinnacle Health landed with UPMC on the rebound after its merger with Penn State Hershey Medical Center was blocked over concern it would allow prices to rise in the Harrisburg region.
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (AP) - Brenton Scott scored 20 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as Indiana State pulled away from Northern Iowa in the second half to take a 77-66 Missouri Valley Conference victory and snap a three-game losing streak on Saturday afternoon.
Scott knocked down three 3-pointers, giving him 257 career treys and leaving him 26 shy of the school record.
The Sycamores hit five 3-pointers in a row, the final two by Devin Thomas, to extend a one-point second-half lead, 45-44, into a 60-52 advantage.
Jordan Barnes contributed 13 points for Indiana State (11-13, 5-6).
Bennett Koch hit 8 of 11 from the free-throw line and finished with 16 points to lead Northern Iowa (11-13, 3-9), which dropped its third straight and fourth in its last five games. Klint Carlson added 14 points and Isaiah Brown contributed 10.
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BERLIN Negotiations about a future free trade agreement between Britain and the European Union can take place only after the contours of the Brexit divorce talks are clear, a spokesman for German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Friday.
Steffen Seibert said Merkel had noted the close relationship between Britain and the EU, adding "in the negotiations it must first be clarified how this interconnection is orderly unbundled."
He told a regular government news conference that Germany would look carefuly at the EU's draft on how the bloc's remaining 27 members want to negotiate Brexit.
(Reporting by Michelle Martin; Writing by Joseph Nasr; Editing by Paul Carrel)
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Hopkins County Jail
A 26-year-old woman faces felony charges following a motor vehicle crash in Hopkins County. Officers charged Victoria Brawly with intoxication assault with a vehicle causing serious bodily injuries and she remains in jail in lieu of $50,000 bond.
Family loses everything when fire rips through their Highland neighborhood residence
Flames rip through a residence in Shreveport's Highland neighborhood. A KSLA News 12 viewer caught firefighters on camera as they fought the blaze.
BRUNSWICK — Northbound traffic on the Frank J. Wood Bridge, which carries Route 201 into Topsham, will be detoured from Wednesday, April 19, to Monday, April 24, because of bridge repairs.
The one-lane closure will not affect southbound traffic from Topsham.
The detour will re-route drivers from Route 1 to Route 196, back to Route 201 in Topsham, according to the Maine Department of Transportation.
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The Dementia Cafe provides information about living with dementia and other services available locally in an informal and comfortable environment. A Dementia Cafe is also a place to relax, socialise and meet other people with dementia and their carers.
Joyce Griffith, 78, is living proof of that old familiar phrase -- "Where there's a will, there's a way!" Handmade: Small-town quilter pieces group together Joyce Griffith, 78, is living proof of that old familiar phrase -- "Where there's a will, there's a way!" Check out this story on detroitnews.com: http://detne.ws/2k9e0p6 Joyce Griffith, 78, is living proof of that old familiar phrase: "Where there's a will, there's a way!" Griffith, who lives in "the small town" of Eaton Rapids , 15 miles south of Lansing, has been passionate about quilting for the past 14 years.
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Washington (CNN) The Justice Department will not have to release memos written by former FBI Director James Comey about conversations he had with President Donald Trump, a federal judge ruled Friday.
CNN and several other news and advocacy organizations, including USA Today and the Daily Caller, sought the memos and related documents through the court system.
But Judge James Boasberg of the US District Court for the District of Columbia Circuit said the department and office of the special counsel Robert Muller do not have to turn over the documents at this time.
The ruling comes after an extraordinary effort from top members of Mueller's team to intervene by sharing details with the judge about their ongoing investigation, even after the FBI had shown the judge the Comey memos.
"The Comey Memos, at least for now, will remain in the hands of the Special Counsel and not the public," the judge's opinion said
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Police say Edward Scheuerman, 61, of Paso Robles believed he was meeting for sexual acts with a person under 18. Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office
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The 24-year-old Jordan Mooney left his friends home in Kelowna’s Dilworth area late Sunday and has seemingly disappeared.
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A California utility has launched hybrid battery and gas turbine systems to produce and store electricity for use during hot summer months when power demand soars.
Officials with Southern California Edison and General Electric said during an event Monday in the Los Angeles suburb of Norwalk that the new Hybrid EGT systems are the first of their kind in the world.
They combine a 10 megawatt lithium-ion battery energy storage system with a gas turbine.
Officials say the systems that went online March 30 in Norwalk and Rancho Cucamonga operate somewhat like a hybrid car — drawing first on the battery, and then switching as needed over to the gas turbine if power demands spike.
Edison says the systems will reduce costs for its operations and for customers.
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Founder of My City Kitchen Inc. Kashia Diaz Cave opened up the Gourmet Cafe on March 28 on the first floor of the R.D. Scinto/Edgewell building at 6 Research Drive in Shelton. The business offers cooking classes for all ages, meal planning designed to help manage weight, and private cooking parties.
For more information, e-mail [email protected] or visit www.mycitykitchen.org.
"This is huge."
Tyler Henry sent Khloe Kardashian a strong warning on Wednesday's Hollywood Medium With Tyler Henry. On the episode, Khloe sat down with Tyler and he warned the Keeping Up With the Kardashians star about her "susceptibility" to skin cancer.
"OK this just came through really strongly, skin, I'm seeing skin, I'm referencing to what looks like melanoma," Tyler told Khloe. "I'm getting a reference to three separate situations that I view as being problemed areas. You have a susceptibility on your back and there's a susceptibility on your leg and I need you to keep both in mind. This is huge."
Khloe then told Tyler, "I've had melanoma on my back, but never on my leg, so where else?"
Tyler then explained to Khloe that the third location is in a private area, which Khloe later said she believes is her chest area.
With the Washington Nationals facing their last strike of the game, right fielder Bryce Harper crushed a Joaquin Benoit fastball over the center field fence for a three-run homer that gave the Nationals a 6-4 victory over the Phillies on Sunday. Harper also hit a two-run homer earlier in the game and finished the day 3-for-5 with two home runs, five RBIs, and two runs scored.
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It takes more than love to keep a relationship hot—and these couples are proof of that. In this episode of Black love, our couples detail everything they do to keep their relationship sexy. After being together for years, Nica & Okai, Jen & Gary and Ben & Melinda, explain the ins and outs of their love and how their passion stays alive.
The group is totally candid about the hottest places they’ve had sex and the one thing their partner does to turn them all the way on.
You may pick up a few tips for your own relationship along the way.
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KISS frontman Gene Simmons is awaiting the signal from the US Patent and Trademark Office after he filed an application for a trademark on a hand gesture, reports The Hollywood Reporter. Below is the drawing that's included in the application:
According to Simmons, this hand gesture was first used in commerce on November 14th, 1974, which appears to correspond with KISS’ Hotter Than Hell tour. The report states that the hand gesture appears quite similar to what's known as the "Sign of the horns," a devil signal that, according to an entertaining entry from Wikipedia, dates back to the 5th Century BC founder of Buddhism. It's also the American Sign Language gesture for "I love you."
Simmons is claiming the hand gesture mark for "entertainment, namely, live performances by a musical artist; personal appearances by a musical artist."
Read more at hollywoodreporter.com.
Osman Sow is looking to make a name for himself in English football after signing for MK Dons.
The striker, Robbie Neilson's number one target this summer, put pen to paper on a two-year deal at Stadium MK on Monday night.
Having worked for the manager in Scotland, where he scored 23 goals in 52 appearances for Hearts before securing a move to the Chinese Super League, Sow said he was keen to come to England and ply his trade.
“I’m very happy and I’m looking forward to getting going," he told iFollow MK Dons.
“Robbie spoke very highly of the club and it’s a big opportunity for me to come back to England, which is the best country in the world to play football in.
“I like to create chances and I like to score goals but, for me, the big thing is winning football games – I want to win and that’s what makes me sleep well at night!”
Demonstrations in Gaza and the West Bank continue after the U.S. says it recognizes Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. CNN's Arwa Damon speaks to protesters in Ramallah.
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has thrown her support behind a potential Olympic bid for southeast Queensland, being pushed by local councils.
The Southeast Queensland Council of Mayors has commissioned a feasibility study on a potential bid by the region rather than a single city, to report back by the end of the year.
Ms Palaszczuk is currently on a trade mission to Japan.
She inspected preparations for the 2020 Tokyo Games, and said she believed Queensland hosting an Olympics would put the state on the world map.
The Los Angeles Dodgers (104-48) take on the Arizona Diamondbacks (93-69) in their best-of-five National League Division Series, which starts Friday at Dodger Stadium.
The Dodgers haven't played since the regular-season finale Sunday, the Diamondbacks had to fight their way through an 11-8 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday in the NL wild-card game.
Want to watch the series? Check out the full schedule here:
All times Pacific
* If necessary
Game 1, Friday, Oct. 6
Arizona at Los Angeles, 7:31 p.m. (TBS)
Walker (9-9) vs. Kershaw (18-4)
Game 2, Saturday, Oct. 7
Arizona at Los Angeles, 6:08 (TBS)
Hill (12-8) vs. TBA
Game 3, Monday, Oct. 9
Los Angeles at Arizona, TBA (TBS)
Game 4, Tuesday, Oct. 10*
Los Angeles at Arizona, TBA (TBS)
Game 5, Thursday, Oct. 12*
Arizona at Los Angeles, TBA (TBS)
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Online: MLB Network (subscription); TBS.
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A total of 21 people died and over 200 others were injured when the Shosholoza Meyl locomotive collided with a truck between Hennenman and Kroonstad last month.
JOHANNESBURG - Nine of the Free State train crash victims have been laid to rest in a mass funeral in Virginia outside Bloemfontein.
A total of 21 people died and over 200 others were injured when the Shosholoza Meyl locomotive collided with a truck between Hennenman and Kroonstad last month.
The Transport Department says one of the victims from Free State is still undergoing DNA tests and identification processes.
Spokesperson Hillary Mophethe says local churches have been assisting families.
“In the Free State, we have chaplains, pastors who normally are sent out by the government to assist in crises like this so chaplains have been providing counselling and support to the affected families.”
March 29Zhejiang Hisun Pharmaceutical Co Ltd :
* Says net loss for FY 2016 is 94 million yuan
* Says in the previous outlook, the company expected the net profit for FY 2016 to increase by 260 percent to 300 percent
* Says the net profit of FY 2015 was 13.6 million yuan
* Comments that increased advance receipts instead of revenue is the main reason for the forecast
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/VXOPdB
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A federal judge in Philadelphia is scheduled to hear arguments in the NFL's request for a special investigator to look into what the league says are fraudulent claims in a $1 billion concussion settlement.
The league last month cited an independent study it said found that more than 400 claims had been recommended for denial based on evidence of fraud by attorneys, doctors and former players attempting to cheat the program.
Plaintiffs' lawyers contend the league is not awarding settlement funds fast enough. So far, $227 million in claims have been awarded.
The league says attempts to scam the system are responsible for delays. The NFL has asked that the investigator be granted subpoena power.
League officials say the investigator would help ensure the integrity of the settlement.
Southern California man convicted of rape, bondage killing
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — A Southern California man who says a woman died after their bondage sex went wrong has been convicted of killing her and raping three other women.
Kevon Ross of Gardena was convicted Wednesday of 25 felony counts, including first-degree murder and sodomy of an unconscious victim.
He could face nearly 300 years to life in prison.
Prosecutors say Ross suffocated a woman at a Gardena hotel in 2015. Authorities say Kelli Nolan was wrapped in cellophane and duct tape from her abdomen to her hair. Ross later called 911 and his attorney said the death was accidental.
Prosecutors say that in other sexual encounters, Ross had women hanging from cloths around their necks until they were unconscious.
The defense argued that the women consented to the acts.
Governor Brian Sandoval signed an executive order on Monday that established the Statewide School Safety Task Force.
Plans to create the Task Force were announced last week.
According to a press release from the governor's office, the task force may include members of the Nevada Congress, as well as district superintendents, school principals, teachers, behavioral health care professionals, law enforcement officials, parents, and anyone else deemed necessary by the governor.
The Task Force is set to review the current law related to school safety and a summary of any recommended actions that can be made to improve the situation. Such measures may include bills or budget requests, another executive order, and new policies to be adopted by school districts.
The Task Force is required to complete their review on or before August 1 of this year.
Regis Philbin is coming to Ocean City this spring. Philbin has been agreed to host the Mr. Mature Pageant in Ocean City and also be the Grand Marshal of the city’s annual Doo Dah Parade earlier in the day. Philbin is 85 years old and has enjoyed a long show business career which included hosting talk shows and game shows. Both events will be held on April 8th.
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Former Minister of Education, Mallam Ibrahim Shekarau, has lauded the anti corruption fight by President Muhammadu Buhari, describing it as a good omen. "I am a strong advocate of anti corruption fight, as I set up an anti corruption and public complaints commission in Kano State in 2005a 3. Shekarau further urged that "nobody should be above the law in this direction; there should also be respect, adherence and respect for the rule of law.
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Hunwick was relegated to an observer role for Pittsburgh's entire first-round matchup with Philadelphia.
Hunwick has actually been a healthy scratch in 20 of the Pens' prior 23 outings dating back to March 1. The defenseman has seen his spot on the blue line taken over by Chad Ruhwedel, who has turned himself into a penalty-kill specialist. At this point, the 32-year-old Hunwick will probably need somebody to pick up an injury in order to get into the lineup.
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Have a heart -- go red for a woman you love.
We’re not wearing red on the Morning Show in honor of the Patriots heading back to the Superbowl — although the big game is on almost everyone’s minds as we start off this first weekend in February. Instead, there’s something else we want you to think about too — heart disease and the fact that it kills almost one in three women each year.
It’s National Wear Red Day, and it helps kick off the Go Red For Women campaign that KVRR is proud to sponsor. We’re joining forces with folks from the American Heart Association like Julia Dangerfield, who sat down to talk live in-studio with the Morning Show’s Emily Welker about the silent killer of so many women you care about.
Learn tips on how to take better care of yourself, find out which of your numbers you need to know, and even get the scoop on some heart-healthy recipes by watching the interview and checking out this link.
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No one would be forced to accept the birth control assistance. And, for those who object on moral or religious grounds to their tax money funding contraception for someone else, well, there are a lot of us who object, on moral and religious grounds, to capital punishment, the National Guard, subsidies to meat production and oil drilling, undermining the preservation of public lands and, while we are on the subject of health, the state’s cold-hearted rejection of full Medicaid expansion under Obamacare.
Alleged recording of lawyer in Mill case given to newspaper
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A lawyer representing the Philadelphia judge overseeing rapper Meek Mill's case has been recorded saying the judge was wrong not to grant a new trial.
Philly.com reports a documentary film crew recorded an off-the-record conversation with attorney Charles Peruto Jr., and a supporter shared it with a reporter.
Peruto says regardless of the alleged tape, he doesn't believe he said Judge Genece Brinkley made a mistake.
Mill's attorneys filed another motion last week to try to remove Brinkley from his case saying she showed bias in denying a new trial despite the Philadelphia district attorney's office agreeing a key witness was not trustworthy.
Brinkley had sentenced Mill to two to four years for a probation violation in a decade-old drug and gun conviction. He served nearly five months.
The ESSA timeline includes one early bird deadline of April 3 and one later deadline on Sept. 18. So far, 17 states plus the District of Columbia have told the ED that they are shooting to have their plans ready in time for the April date, according to Education Week .
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OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso — Burkina Faso's Foreign Ministry says one Canadian is among 18 killed in a suspected extremist attack on a popular restaurant in the country.
It says other foreigners killed include two Kuwaitis and one person each from France, Senegal, Nigeria, Lebanon and Turkey.
Suspected Islamic extremists opened fire at a Turkish restaurant in the West African country's capital late Sunday.
Seven Burkina Faso citizens were also killed and authorities said three other victims had not yet been identified.
There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the violence, which continued into the early hours Monday.
Gunfire could be heard almost seven hours after the attack began.
Striker, Michy Batshuayi made his Borussia Dortmund debut in the starting team on Friday against Cologne in the Bundesliga, scoring a brace in the 35th and 62 minute.
Goals from Simon Zoller (60min) and Jorge Mere (69min) gave the home team hope of drawing the game, until Andre Schurrle scored in the 84th minute to give Dortmund an away 3-2 win against Cologne.
Batshuayi signed for the German giants on Wednesday on loan from Chelsea.
Dortmund head coach, Peter Stoeger opted to start the 24-year-old as he looks to replace Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who signed for Arsenal.
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The sheriff says he isn’t sure how the boy was able to access the gun or what consequences he may face.
Residents may have noticed some new construction taking place at the McDonald's location in Lander. The store is currently open with no interruptions to regular business anticipated.
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Wilmington Brew Works, the city first production brewery in more than 60 years, is nearing end of construction and plans to open by the end of June. Jennifer Corbett, Wilmington
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A stripper was called to a job in northwest Austin, but much to her surprise it was at a middle school.
A Round Rock Independent School District spokesperson says a student called the “entertainer” and paid for her by using his parent’s credit card. When she showed up the address on School House Lane Wednesday around 11:30 a.m., she quickly realized it was Grisham Middle School and called the front office, reporting the prank.
The woman did not enter the school, a district spokesperson said.
The student was identified and is facing disciplinary action “to the full extent possible,” the spokesperson said.
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The Waverley West neighbourhood has seen the most growth fees paid compared to other suburbs.
A new report at City Hall says $1.96 million worth of growth fees, also known as impact fees, have been collected as of the end of September in Winnipeg.
Waverley West saw 69 new permits issued for home builds, totaling $680,000 in growth fees.
Old Kildonan was second at 63 permits with fees reaching $531,000. Wilkes, Transcona West and South St. Boniface made up the rest of the list.
Mayor Brian Bowman fought to introduce the charges, arguing homeowners in sprawling suburbs were not paying their fair share for related infrastructure and services.
The money is being set aside in a reserve fund for infrastructure projects.
April 28 Invengo Information Technology Co Ltd
* Says it expected FY 2017 H1 net loss to be 20.2-25.2 million yuan versus net loss of 4.2 million yuan year ago
* Says that increased business development expenses as main reason for the forecast
Source text in Chinese:goo.gl/zyQsvk
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
Not coincidentally, when R Street issued its first regulation report card in 2012, Florida ranked dead last and North Carolina was somewhere in the middle. This year, North Carolina is dead last and Florida is somewhere in the middle.
Baku. 7 April.REPORT.AZ/ The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Estonia Sven Mikser will pay a visit to Azerbaijan on June 12.
The head of the Estonian diplomatic mission in Azerbaijan, Indrek Kiverik told Report.
According to him, during the visit, Estonian minister will meet with high-ranking officials in Azerbaijan. Bilateral relations, as well cooperation within the program "Eastern Partnership" will be discussed in Baku.
Notably, Estonia will chair the EU in the second half of 2017 and will organize the "Eastern Partnership" in Brussels.
ARLINGTON – Although Da Boyz won’t have the 1st 2nd or 3rd draft pick this year, there’s another way they’re winning this week.
That’s showing off the home turf, A.K.A., Jerry’s World, to millions of guests and familiar faces.
Yep that’s the NFL network setting up shot.
This is where some of the calls will be made come Thursday night.
And, let’s not forget about the huge stage rolled out for Roger Goodell and future players.
Hey, we all know sprucing up this stadium to it’s fullest potential is pretty easy for a billionaire like Mr. Jones!
UTICA, N.Y. -- The man shot to death Thursday night out an Oneida County apartment complex has been identified.
David A. Davis was fatally shot in the 1500 block of Whitesboro Street in Utica, said Lt. Bran Coromato, a Utica Police Department spokesman. The Utica man was 35 years old.
Police rushed to Whitesboro Street around 8 p.m. after callers reported hearing gunshots.
When officers arrived at the apartment complex, they found Davis wounded between two buildings, Coromato said. The complex is the Cathedral Gardens Apartments, reported WKTV.
Davis was rushed to St. Elizabeth's Medical Center, where he died.
The homicide remains under investigation. As of Thursday night, police did not have information about a suspect.
Man fatally shot outside Oneida County apartment complex, police say
SACRAMENTO (AP) _ These California lotteries were drawn Tuesday:
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A federal appeals court on Friday ruled coffee chain Starbucks Corp was not responsible for a 3-year-old boy’s loss of a finger at one of its stores in Chicago, finding his parents had failed to properly supervise him.
In a 3-0 decision, a unanimous panel of the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals said that under Illinois law, a child’s safety lies primarily with his or her parents, who have a duty to ensure the child’s behavior does not result in danger to the child or others.
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President Trump is expected to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un within the next month. South Korean President Moon Jae-in is to meet Kim on Friday at the border village of Panmunjom in a rare summit between the Koreas. The rivals remain technically at war because the 1950-53 Korean War ended with an armistice, not a peace treaty. Here to discuss this and more is Mark Dallas of Union College. WAMC's Alan Chartock hosts.
The number to call with your questions and comments is 1-800-348-2551. You can also email voxpop@wamc.org.
March 28 RenetJapanGroup Inc
* Says it completed the off-floor distribution of shares on March 28
* Says 451,000 shares of its common stock were sold at the price of 1,035 yen per share
Source text in Japanese:goo.gl/OD1H0a
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
B. Smith opens up about life with Alzheimer's disease The restaurateur is writing a memoir, chronicling her career and recent struggle with the disease.
Veteran actress JoBeth Williams is one for the ages Respected veteran actress JoBeth Williams, co-starring opposite Richard Dreyfuss on the new TBS sitcom “Your Family or Mine,” doesn’t mince words when it comes to TV roles for mature women...
B. Smith's last remaining restaurant closes its doors The former model and restaurateur is battling Alzheimer's, but her husband says they closed up shop because of location costs.
What started as just a coat closet five years ago has now grown into a huge resource for students at Crossroads Elementary.
Staunton school leaders adopted a budget for the 2018 school year.
The school board approved a $31.3 million budget during Monday night’s school board meeting. Chairman Ron Ramsey says it was a priority to take a balanced budget to council given their recent commitment to a $40 million Lee High school renovation.
The budget includes a 3 percent raise for all school staff.
"We've got the steps back in place now so that we can do the same thing for everyone and that's really been helpful in trying to do something for our bus drivers, our instructional aides, the people that were on the short end before,” Ramsey said.
Health insurance costs are likely going up this year, but the board expects to pick up the bulk of it with reserve funds.
ST. LOUIS (AP) — The St. Louis Blues have placed forward Jaden Schwartz on injured reserve with a right ankle injury, and he will re-evaluated in six weeks.
The Blues made the move Sunday, hours ahead of their game against the Sabres. Schwartz suffered the injury during the Blues’ 6-1 win in Detroit on Saturday. He was tied for ninth in the NHL with 35 points (14 goals, 21 assists) and ranked second with a plus-23 rating through 30 games for the Central Division-leading Blues.
St. Louis also recalled forward Ivan Barbashev from the American Hockey League affiliate in Chicago. He has 12 points (five goals, seven assists) in 36 career NHL regular-season games.
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LOS ANGELES (AP)  Los Angeles has approved using a $10 million fund to provide legal help to children separated from their parents at the U.S.-Mexico border.
The City Council and county Board of Supervisors approved of expanding the LA Justice Fund on Tuesday to help children in the Los Angeles area who've been separated from their parents.
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and Supervisor Hilda Solis announced creation of the fund in 2016 ahead of an anticipated immigration crackdown by President Trump. It originally was meant to help immigrants facing deportation who didn't have violent criminal pasts.
Solis says the county "will always stand with immigrants and asylum seekers."
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She says the U.S. Office of Refugee Resettlement estimates more than 100 children are in the area after being separated from their parents.
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A previous version of this story said the fund is $3 million. It is $10 million, and the county's contribution to it is $3 million.
Arrieta will make his Grapefruit League debut Thursday against the Tigers, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
After a series of workouts, Arrieta is ready to make his much-awaited spring debut. After Thursday's game, more information should become available regarding when Arrieta will head to the mound once the upcoming season gets underway. Fortunately, Arrieta was throwing regularly over the summer during the time he was unsigned and is confident that he'll be ready to pitch during the first week of the season.
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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. – Crews battled a brush fire along the Chippenham Parkway in Chesterfield Saturday afternoon.
The roadway’s right and center lanes near Belmont Road were closed while crews knocked out the flames just before 4 p.m.
All lanes had reopened by 5:30 p.m.
There has been no word yet on what sparked the fire.
Italian conductor Riccardo Chailly, left, and La Scala's general director Alexander Pereira talk prior to the start of the press conference to present the 2018/2019 season, in Milan, Italy, Wednesday, May 30, 2018. Antonio Calanni AP Photo
Man acquitted in ex-wife's murder speaks out
Jarod Ingram waited six years for his trial in the June 2012 death of his ex-wife Ciara Ingram. Now that the "brick wall" of murder charges are behind him, he looks forward to reuniting with his children and living the life that God wants for him
Four Callaway County residents were arrested over the weekend after a narcotics search warrant was executed by the Callaway County Sheriff's Office, the LANEG Drug Task Force and the Mustang Drug Task Force. Lori A. Dodson, 53, of Mokane: Felony possession for a controlled substance, unlawful use of drug paraphernalia and possess under 10 grams of marijuana.
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The Turkish navy ship Barbaros has anchored in Famagusta port, media in the north reported on Tuesday.
Turkish Cypriot daily Haberal Kibrisli said the Barbaros anchored on Monday in the port of Famagusta.
According to a statement issued by the Turkish Cypriot ‘security forces’ the frigate would open on Tuesday until December 1 for public visits.
The public, the statement said, may visit the boat from 10am to 4pm daily.
The Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards are one of the most fun and family-friendly award shows around. Each year, celebrities walk the orange carpet and watch unsuspecting stars get slimed -- and they love to bring their children along for the fun. With the 31st Annual Nick KCAs set to air on March 24, 2018, Wonderwall.com is taking a look back at some of the cutest family moments from past shows, starting with perhaps the most famous family to ever attend a show: the Jolie-Pitts. In 2015, Angelina Jolie brought daughters Zahara Jolie-Pitt and Shiloh Jolie-Pitt to watch the ceremony. The girls got to see their mom accept the award for best villain for her work in "Maleficent" and give an uplifting speech about being different.
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× ‘Major’ Gas Leak on USC Campus Prompts Evacuation of Business Building
A gas leak at a construction site on the USC campus briefly triggered the evacuation of a business building Monday morning, officials said.
The gas leak was reported just after 7:20 a.m. near the building in the 3700 block of South Vermont Avenue, said Amy Bastman, a spokeswoman for the Los Angeles Fire Department. USC officials said the gas leak was on the main campus.
Construction workers asked people inside the seven-story building to evacuate, Bastman said. The evacuation was “calm and orderly,” she said.
By 9:21 a.m., the gas leak was stopped and the evacuation ended, officials said.
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PORTLAND, Ore. — Josh McSwiggan scored 14 points, including the go-ahead bucket in the second half, to help Portland get past San Jose State for a 64-55 win Saturday night.
JoJo Walker added 13 points, Marcus Shaver Jr. had 11 and Franklin Porter 10 for Portland (4-6), which snapped a two-game skid with the win. McSwiggan was 6 for 10 from the field with two 3-pointers.
Tied at 39-all in the second half, both teams went scoreless for nearly three minutes before McSwiggan hit a jumper with 11:57 left to end the drought and spark at 10-3 burst that put the Pilots in control the rest of the way. Philipp Hartwich had two dunks during the run.
San Jose State, which outrebounded Portland 30-26, got a pair of free throws from Ryan Welage to cut the gap to 49-44 but it was as close as the Spartans (2-7) got the rest of the way.
Welage finished with 21 points, including 10 free throws, to lead San Jose State.
Kevin Wieting and Jancie Hatcher walk through Veterans Memorial Park Saturday in Dawsonville. Wieting proposed to Hatcher via classified ads in The Times in Gainesville and the Dawson County News in Dawsonville.
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March 30 Singapore Exchange Ltd
* Singapore Exchange filed complaints with authorities in China against Wu Xinhua, executive chairman and ceo of sgx-listed China Fibretech
* The complaint was made against Wu in relation to several alleged offences under the Chinese Penal Code
* Complaint was made against Wu in relation to several alleged offences under the Chinese Penal Code
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Markakis went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run, a walk and a strikeout in Tuesday's loss to the Yankees.
Markakis brought the Braves within one run during the seventh inning with his home run, but Giancarlo Stanton responded with a shot of his own to help secure the win. The veteran Markakis has a fantastic .326/.392/.498 slash line with 27 doubles, 10 home runs, 58 RBI and more walks than strikeouts -- 39 walks to 38 strikeouts -- in 84 games this season.
Marilyn E. Boggs, 85, went home to be with her husband and son Thursday, Aug.10. She was a resident of Barberton for 50 years. Preceded in death by her husband, Mack and son, Jeff; Marilyn is survived by her children, Janet (Bill) VonStein, Judy (Jody) Baker and Mike (Nikia) Boggs; 15 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; three sisters; three brothers; along with other relatives and friends. Funeral service will be Monday, 10 a.m. at the Campfield Hickman Collier Funeral Home, 566 W. Park Ave., Barberton 44203 with Pastor Mike Prebynski officiating. Burial at Greenlawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 2-4.
Connecticut Magazine reports: In 1917, a century ago this spring, a stray dog with brown and white fur and a thick snout wandered onto the New Haven fields near Yale Bowl, where the 102nd Infantry of the U.S. Army’s 26th Yankee Division camped and trained. Pvt. J. Robert Conroy, a 25-year-old New Britain man, adopted the dog and named him Stubby. The dog went on to serve in the trenches of France during World War I, where he would bark, salute, charm and earn his way into history for a number of heroics that seem ripped from a movie.
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Pakistani devotees react outside the closed gate of the shrine of 13th century Muslim Sufi saint Lal Shahbaz Qalandar, a day after a bomb blew up at the shrine in the town of Sehwan in Sindh province, some 200 kilometers northeast of the provincial capital Karachi.
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EDINBURG, Texas — Police in Texas say 17 people were found locked inside a tractor-trailer parked outside a gas station.
Edinburg Assistant Police Chief Oscar Trevino tells KGBT-TV the immigrants from several different countries may have been locked inside the 18-wheeler for at least eight hours before being freed by officers Sunday morning.
None of the people inside the tractor-trailer required medical attention. Trevino says two people believed to be in charge of the rig were detained.
The television station reports Edinburg police responded after getting an anonymous call from someone saying a relative was trapped inside the tractor-trailer with several others.
A spokeswoman for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement says the agency is investigating the case.
The incident comes more than three weeks after 10 people died and several others were rescued from a sweltering rig in San Antonio.
– In a post on Twitter, Rusev said that WWE should sign Flip Gordon. Gordon recently used the “Rusev Day” line during a pre-match promo at an event in California.
– Asuka posted the following on Twitter to hype her match with Alexa Bliss tonight.
– After the announcement that Wrestlemania 35 will take place at the MetLife Stadium, Triple H commented on WWE returning home to the New York area.
I am a high school junior, and I shoot guns and hunt. Many of the kids protesting guns right now don't seem to know that much about them.
The arrival of Valentine’s Day has naturally served as another grand opportunity for artists to get noticed, with all forms of social media being bombarded with Valentine’s themed illustrations by both official and rookie artists alike – and hopefully helping otaku cope with their all but inevitably solitary Valentine’s Day.
Zaitsev (upper body) will make his return to the lineup for Monday's Game 3 against Washington, ESPN's Pierre LeBrun reports.
The Russian blueliner was held out of the first two games of the series, with the Leafs winning one of those decisions in Washington. With 36 points in his rookie campaign, Zaitsev has shown impressive puck-moving ability from the back end, and will slot into the Toronto lineup in place of the injured Roman Polak (lower body).
A former employee of a private finance company has been accused of pledging fake gold and taking a loan of Rs.3,65,500.
According to police, Rubini, a former employee of the Kosamattam Finance in Oppanakaran Street here, took a loan of Rs. 3,65,000 by pledging some ornaments. On examining, the authorities found that the ornaments pledged by Rubini were not gold. It was also found that Rubini had affixed a fake signature on the papers.
Following a complaint from the manager of the finance firm, Vinubarath, police registered a case under Section 408 and 420 of IPC.
Rubini is yet to be apprehended.
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The younger sister of Charleston church shooter, Dylann Roof was given a $5,000 bond on Wednesday after she was arrested for bringing weapons and drugs onto the campus of A.C. Flora High School.
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The US Federal Reserve has raised interest rates and outlined plans to reduce its massive balance sheet amid a double dose of soft economic data that cast doubt over signals of another rate hike this year.
Policymakers raised the Federal Funds target range to between 1pc and 1.25pc on Wednesday, up from 0.75pc to 1pc.
While the tightening represents the second rate rise this year, it is just the fourth increase since the financial crisis, when policymakers pushed rates down to zero.
SENECA, SC (WSPA) – A man is in the hospital after Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative says he tried to steal power from a pole after his service was disconnected.
Blue Ridge Electric says the man used an aluminum ladder to climb one of their poles and tried to use jumper cables to reconnect the power to his home in the Friendship community.
They say that he, at some point, came into contact with an energized conductor.
The man was taken to a local hospital but the extent of his injuries is not known.
Blue Ridge Electric says they had disconnected service at the home after the bill was not paid.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Officials have released the name of the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office deputy involved in a fatal pedestrian crash.
It happened just before 1:30 a.m. Sunday, June 4, 2017 in the area of Coors Blvd SW and Gun Club SW.
Video shows 28-year-old Brendan McClure in the street when he was struck by a deputy cruiser. McClure died as a result of his injuries.
Officials say Deputy Leroy Chavez was on duty at the time of the crash. Chavez has been with BCSO for three years.
According to BCSO, Chavez was involved in two traffic crashes in 2016. BCSO says no one was injured in those crashes.
The Albuquerque Police Department is investigating the incident.
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey's state-run news agency says at least two people have been wounded in a rocket attack from northern Syria on a Turkish border town.
Anadolu Agency said two rockets fired by Syrian Kurdish fighters in the enclave of Afrin struck a house and a garden wall in the town of Reyhanli on Wednesday.
Two people were hospitalized, Anadolu reported, but there was no immediate information on their conditions.
It was the latest in a string of rocket attacks on Reyhanli and the border town of Kilis since Jan. 20, when Turkey's military launched a cross-border operation to drive out the Syrian Kurdish militia from Afrin.
The attacks have killed three people — two of them Syrian refugees — and wounded dozens of other people.
LONDON, March 29 Prime Minister Theresa May said on Wednesday she realised it would be a challenge to meet her own two-year deadline to reach a deal on Britain's future relationship with the bloc.
"We recognise that it will be a challenge to reach such a comprehensive agreement within the two-year period set out for withdrawal discussions in the Treaty," May said in a letter to Tusk which formally started the negotiating period.
"But we believe it is necessary to agree the terms of our future partnership alongside those of our withdrawal from the EU," May said in the text of the letter, which was distributed by her office. (Reporting by William James; editing by Stephen Addison)
An organization started after the death of a Midlands police officer is now no more, but a special announcement Monday has made sure what is taking its place is even bigger.
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Jake Mogan finished the 2017 Boston Marathon with a little help from his new friends.
Four runners, including two servicemen, carried Mogan across the Boston Marathon finish line Monday after he couldn’t continue racing, according to The Boston Globe’s Rachel G. Bowers.
Jorge Maravilla and Thomas Young were clad in their military fatigues as they, Mike Korfhage and Michael Leech hauled Mogan across the 26.2-mile marker.
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker shared video of the touching moment on Twitter.
An image of a very pregnant Donald Trump being held by Russian leader Vladimir Putin plastered on the side of a building in Chelsea.
New Yorkers were treated to a picture of a very pregnant President Donald Trump carrying the baby of Vladimir Putin Tuesday night.
The interesting image, which shows the Russian leader caressing him and kissing his shoulder, decorated the side of a building on 14th Street and Eighth avenue and a second building on North 6th Street and Wythe Avenue in Brooklyn.
Hater displayed the photo to promote their app using the hashtag #LoveThroughHate. The New York City-based dating app helps users find love through mutual dislikes.
"I'm scared of what's in that belly," said reddit user WikiThreadThrowaway. Another user called the photo "one of the greatest love stories of the 21st century."
Onlookers got a few laughs as they walked through Chelsea and Williamsburg on Valentine's Day.
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The Saint Xavier High School boys basketball team improved to 14-2 on the season with a 70-68 win over Flint Hills Job Corps on Tuesday night at the Bradley Gym.
The Rams went undefeated on their home court this season.
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1. Thomas Rhett - Star of the Show
2. Dustin Lynch - Seein' Red
3. Little Big Town - Better Man
4. Dean Brody - Time
5. Luke Bryan - Fast
6. Meghan Patrick w/ Joe Nichols Still Lovin You
7. Brad Paisley - Today
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9. James Barker Band - Just Sayin'
10. Jojo Mason - Made for You
11. Blake Shelton - A Guy With a Girl
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The winners of last year's U.S. National Junior Olympics were in Shreveport's Lee Hedges Stadium on March 17 to show off their speed. The second- and third-graders from DeSoto Parish ran the 4-by-100 in less than a minute. (Source: KSLA News 12)
VanVleet (personal) will be available for Friday's game against the Blazers, Raptors Republic reports.
VanVleet was away from the team following the birth of his child, but he'll return to action Friday after missing Thursday's game against Washington. Expect VanVleet to fill his usual role of roughly 18-20 minutes off the bench behind Kyle Lowry.
March 19 (Reuters) - Bora Pharmaceuticals Co Ltd
* Says it will use undistributed profit to pay cash dividend of T$0.5 per share to shareholders for 2017
* Says it will pay cash dividend of T$13 million in total
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Prosecutors are reviewing charges against a man held for fatally stabbing two men at a Salvation Army apartment building in Minnesota.
Police say the 53-year-old man was intoxicated when he killed the men following an argument at Castleview Apartments in Rochester, a building that provides housing for the homeless, disabled and those with mental health issues.
The man was arrested shortly after the stabbings Saturday night as he tried to leave the building through a back stairway. The Olmsted County Attorney's Office was reviewing the case Monday and expected to file charges Tuesday. The suspect was being held on two tentative counts of second-degree murder.
Police say the victims, 57-year-old Phillip William Hicks and 45-year-old Eric Alan Flemming, were stabbed in the chest and upper abdomen. Both lived in the building.
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The top comment on Willam's new holiday video for "HO HO HO HO" reads as follows: "One of my uncle's dolphins died yesterday so I really needed this pick me up this morning thank you Willam!!"
RuPaul's Drag Race legend Willam, who is one of the rumored queens to be on All Stars 3 (fingers crossed), has released yet another hilarious music video that has left us holiday gagging in the best way possible.
After the success of her other songs like "Boy is a Bottom" and the Spanish version of that track "Es Una Pasiva", Willam is bringing it home for the holidays with "HO HO HO HO."
The censored version is listed below, so if you want to see the uncensored version with all the bells and whistles (like the gogo boy's actual asses), then click here. Otherwise, enjoy three minutes of one of the most original (and naughty) holiday songs we have ever heard.
Love you Willam.
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A Savannah woman is giving back to the homeless community and making them look good in the process.
Besty Rothman hosted her third annual event helping at the old Savannah city mission on Bull Street today. She and a team of volunteers gave free haircuts, manicures, warm meals, and much more to people who stopped by.
Rothman, a licensed cosmetologist, said she organized the event to honor her late sister and to give back to the community.
"I feel like everybody needs to give back especially to people who don't have anything," said Betsy Rothman. "It just shows how much people care."
Sunday's event also raises awareness for suicide prevention, depression, and sexual assault.
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Piedmont Virginia Community College's student launch team, as well as a number of other tech organizations, were also on hand to show the students some of the technology they have built.
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Lewis Hamilton thinks this week's Bahrain Formula 1 test will be crucial for helping Mercedes answer its "question mark" over getting the best out of the 2017 tyres...
It’s a widely accepted fact that whatever websites you visit are being tracked by someone, somewhere. But you may soon be tracked outside of cyber space, too.
Google announced last month that it had a new device designed to track your credit card purchases. This latest tool will gather approximately 70% of purchases made in stores. That information will then be streamlined into reports which will be shared with companies who opt in.
The reports are designed to see how well on-line advertising works, by matching in-store purchases with Google ads. This tool utilizes deep learning technology to analyze vast amounts of user data, including email addresses, ad clicks, browser and location history, and user surveys.
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Are you single and looking for love? Are you a man and over thirty years of age?
If you answered yes to those two questions, then First Dates Ireland could be for you.
In a recently-released video promotion, the show's producers revealed that the restaurant in Dublin's Gibson Hotel will re-open to applicants in the coming months.
Waitress Alice said: "If you're single and looking for love, we're reopening the First Dates restaurant for another series."
While the show is looking for people of all ages, they are particularly seeking for men aged over 30 to come forward.
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Jennifer Aniston's closet is full of basics she can pull out season after season. Take her boyfriend jeans or cozy sweaters — the star never deviates from her classic aesthetic. She stayed true to this style while attending a jewelry launch hosted by friends Jenna Dewan Tatum and Jennifer Meyer. Jennifer showed up to the party in a structured black blazer and blue jeans. The outfit is easy to replicate for all fashion girls, and it set the tone for Jennifer's accessories.
She wore a handful of gold bangles and a gold ring. The star kept the timeless theme going with a quilted black shoulder bag. It had a thin gold chain and buckle, which neatly complemented her jewels. The bag was the key piece to Jen's look as it provided a polished feel. Plus, unlike other of-the-moment handbags, we know this one she can keep for years to come.
A divided U.S. Supreme Court halts the presidential recount in Florida, effectively making Republican George W. Bush the winner. (Dec. 12) AP
May 2 Atlanta Gold Inc
* Atlanta Gold announces agreement with holders of its notes and debentures
* Atlanta Gold Inc - reached agreement with holders of $2 million principal amount convertible debentures and $6.1 million principal amount senior secured notes
* Atlanta Gold - agreement to settle accrued and unpaid interest on debentures and notes totaling c$1.7 million and to extend maturity of notes by one year
* Atlanta Gold Inc - maturity date of outstanding notes will be extended by one year to august 31, 2019 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The Richmond County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in identifying two subjects. The man and woman pictured on the left are wanted for questioning. The case involves a stolen credit card being used at Krystal's.
If you have any information about these subjects, you are asked to contact Deputy James Price at the Richmond County Sheriff's Office at (706) 821-1056 or (706) 821-1020.
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May 3 Nbcuniversal Media Llc
* NBCUniversal Media - on May 1, co's unit entered into loan agreement among USJ, lenders and Sumitomo Mitsui banking corporation, as agent - SEC filing
* NBCUniversal Media - loan agreement provides for a JPY 450 billion unsecured term loan to co's unit USJ
* NBCUniversal Media - proceeds of JPY 450 billion loan to be used to refinance existing senior secured debt of USJ
* NBCUniversal media - JPY 450 billion term loan comprises a and B tranches, each of which matures on March 31, 2022 Source: (bit.ly/2pJg5yG) Further company coverage:
WASHINGTON (AP) - US Supreme Court turns down Republican leaders' request to put new Pennsylvania congressional map on hold.
On the same day as Google Earth relaunched with a bunch of new features, Google’s virtual reality (VR) version of the service has also been given some notable updates.
Google Earth VR was first unveiled for the HTC Vive headset back in November, but now it’s also available for Facebook’s Oculus Rift, with support for the Oculus Touch controllers.
This isn’t the first time Google has introduced support for Facebook’s VR platform — the internet giant rolled out a version of its futuristic VR paint app Tilt Brush for Oculus a couple of months ago.
But arguably more important than its arrival on Oculus, Google Earth VR now also lets you manually search for places through the app.
Until now, users could navigation by flying over landscapes and conurbations, but they couldn’t actually search for a place using keywords, as you can on Google Maps or Google Earth.
Google said that it has also added 27 new locations, including South Africa’s Table Mountain and Argentina’s Perito Moreno Glacier.
March 19 (Reuters) - The Islamic lending arm of Turkey’s state-run Vakifbank has applied to sell 500 million lira ($127.4 million) worth of Islamic bonds, or sukuk, according to a regulatory filing.
Unlisted lender Vakif Katilim started operations in February 2016 as part of wider efforts by the Turkish government to develop Islamic banking, known domestically as participation banking.
No tenor or details of underlying assets were given for the deal, which will be sold to qualified investors via an asset leasing company, according to Turkey’s Capital Markets Board.
Islamic banking has developed slowly in Turkey, partly because of political sensitivities and the secular nature of its laws, but the entry of government-backed lenders is gradually changing this.
Turkey’s state-run Ziraat Bank launched its own Islamic unit in 2015, joining privately owned Islamic lenders Albaraka Turk, Kuveyt Turk and Turkiye Finans. ($1 = 3.9244 liras) (Reporting by Bernardo Vizcaino; Editing by Amrutha Gayathri)
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) -- Jerrick Harding scored 29 points and Dusty Baker added 17, including a career-high tying five 3-pointers, to help Weber State beat Northern Arizona 87-55 on Saturday night.
Harding made 5 of 7 from 3-point range and finished 11-of-15 shooting. Ryan Richardson had 16 points and Zach Braxton scored 10 for Weber State (15-7, 8-2 Big Sky Conference). The Wildcats have won five in a row and eight of their last nine.
Harding scored 10 points, including two 3s, during a 19-3 run that made it 23-7 about nine minutes in and Weber State led by double figures the rest of the way. Baker hit a 3-pointer to spark a 16-0 spurt that pushed the lead to 41 points with four minutes to play.
Torry Johnson had 17 points, Karl Harris scored 11 and Corey Brown added 10 for Northern Arizona (4-20, 1-10). The Lumberjacks have lost three in a row and 10 of their last 11.
Weber State hit 13 3-pointers and shot 60 percent from the field.
Scenes of spring have added color and charm to southwest China’s Guizhou Province. Mountains of white, pink and red azaleas are in full bloom in the Baili Azalea Scenic Spot in Guizhou Province, the world’s largest azalea forest. #China #Guizhou #Spring #Flower #Nature #Bloom #beauty #Azalea
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Shopify and Magnolia Home, the home and lifestyle brand created by HGTV’s Chip and Joanna Gaines, added a new statement piece to the latter’s iPhone app: Augmented Reality. Just released, the update allows Magnolia Market users to see how virtual products would look in their real-life homes before buying.
To find the feature, users can fire up the iOS 11 app and go to a new section called “Preview in Your Home.” As simple as tapping an image to enlarge, people can tap the AR preview and point their camera to see the object placed in their actual room. A selection of the products is available for AR viewing now.
A man has appeared in court in Toronto charged with 10 counts of first degree murder.
25-year-old Alex Minassian was arrested after driving a van onto a pavement and into pedestrians yesterday.
10 people were killed and 15 others were injured.
He has now appeared in court where he has also been charged with 13 cases of attempted murder.
Mr Minassian didn't enter a plea and is due back in court on May 10th.
It is the worst mass killing in Canada in decades.
Coast Guard officials say a terminal at the Port of Charleston in South Carolina has been evacuated because of a claim about a threat aboard a ship.
Sun filled 2007 Colonial on a level half acre in Larchmont Gardens with a double height foyer and open staircase, large eat in cook's kitchen with professional grade appliances, family room off the kitchen with fireplace and French doors to patio and yard. A formal dining room also has French doors that open to the rear patio. There is a mud room with half bath off a three car garage. Upstairs there is a huge master suite with spa bath/shower, sitting room and two walk-in closets. There are two second floor bedrooms with private baths, two bedrooms share a Jack and Jill bath and a second floor laundry room. Lower level has a private entrance au-pair/guest suite with private bath, media room, playroom, storage and utilities. Walk or stroll along the Brook all the way down to the Duck Pond. All can enjoy an enviable 35 minute commute to NYC by Metro North RR.
Colorado police search for 6-year-old missing since New Year's Eve
AURORA - Police in the Denver suburb of Aurora are searching for a 6-year-old boy who has been missing since New Year's Eve.
David Puckett was reported missing on Saturday night after apparently wandering off from his home.
Denver-area police agencies and volunteers searched for David on Saturday night and New Year's Day with the help of a helicopter and a bloodhound. Police say he has wandered off in the recent past but was found with the help of the public.
He was only wearing a light jacket, not enough to be out overnight in winter weather which is set to get colder.
A 13-year-old boy who vanished from the backyard of his Aurora home Sunday night was found on Monday. Police don't believe the cases are connected.
NORFOLK, Va., April 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) today announced the regular quarterly dividend of 72 cents per share on its common stock, payable on June 11 to shareholders of record on May 4.
Since its inception in 1982, Norfolk Southern has paid dividends on its common stock for 143 consecutive quarters.
DENISON, TX -- The cupboards are nearly bare at the Grayson County Shelter.
The facility that provides a temporary home for displaced families and individuals needs everything from food to volunteers.
The shelter said it has several families with children who could use a helping hand. There are usually about 25 people staying at the facility, not including nightly walk-ins.
They are hoping someone can donate necessities like toothpaste, canned meat, sunblock and bug spray.
"But the hardest thing we have I see donation-wise is our food," said volunteer coordinator Krystal Vincent. "During the summer, our food donations do drop. No, it's not Thanksgiving; it's not Christmas. You know those food donations do drop during summertime."
Donations are accepted at the Grayson County Shelter, located at 331 West Morton Street in Denison. Call 903-465-6041 if you have any questions.
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Ted Kuenz, Project Manager with the local Renewal By Andersen, joined us in studio to talk about what sets his team apart from other window companies. Watch the segment to see that the difference is in the frame, the glass and the window screen.
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This week on Teen Mom 2, Kailyn Lowry is really struggling with her media course at university as she tries to balance home life and studying.
Kailyn is really desperate to graduate but she is finding it hard to find the time to balance her domestic pressures and her academic work. She seeks out her advisor who says that if things don’t improve then her chances of completing her course are low. Kailyn seems keen to catch up but also has a few rather lame sounding excuses for missing some classes, it sounds as though her advisor is less than 100% about her commitment.
Meantime Jenelle Evans and David are having a few hiccups as they set up their new house and Leah has some big decisions to make about college.
Last week we saw how Leah Messer had decided to go into business with her friend selling lipstick, is this now getting too much?
Teen Mom 2 airs on Mondays at 9:00 PM on MTV.
GANGNEUNG, Korea, Republic Of — A pair of smiling North Korean skaters has carried out lifts and death spirals during practices ahead of the Winter Olympics, drawing applause from spectators at Gangneung Ice Arena.
The duo, Ryom Tae Ok and Kim Ju Sik, is the focus of intense media attention as they were the only North Korean athletes who were initially qualified to compete in the Pyeongchang Games before their Olympic committee missed a confirmation deadline.
The International Olympic Committee later allowed 22 North Korean athletes, including Ryom and Kim, to participate in the games in special entries given to the North as it worked out a set of Olympics-related rapprochement deals with South Korea.
NEW YORK — Sarah Jessica Parker is adding another credit to her life as a bookworm.
The "Sex and the City" actress is serving as honorary chair of the American Library Association's newly created Book Club Central. The library association told The Associated Press on Wednesday that the club will recommend books throughout the year and will formally launch in Chicago on June 24, during the ALA's annual conference.
"From an early age, books were my constant companions and my local library a place I could find a new friend on every shelf," Parker said in a statement. "I'm thrilled to help champion original voices for dedicated readers as well as for a new generation, supporting libraries in what they do best."
CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Teenage fast bowler Lahiru Kumara struck twice in one over to give Sri Lanka a positive start to the second cricket test against South Africa at Newlands on Monday.
The 19-year-old Kumara dismissed Hashim Amla and JP Duminy in the lead-up to lunch, leaving South Africa on 69-3 at the interval after the host lost the toss and was asked to bat on an overcast and muggy morning.
Although Sri Lanka's decision to bowl appeared justified when Suranga Lakmal had opener Stephen Cook caught behind off the fourth ball of the match, a patient 66-run stand between Amla and Dean Elgar threatened to make it South Africa's morning.
However, Kumara intervened in his third over when he bowled Amla for 29, then had Duminy caught down the leg side for a duck.
Elgar went to lunch unbeaten on 36, while captain Faf du Plessis was on 1.
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Columbus Police have identified the man killed in a south Columbus shooting on Monday.
Officers were dispatched to the area of 284 E. Bartham Ave. around 3:25pm Monday on the report of a shooting. When officers arrived they found one man, later identified as Brandon D. Meeks, 29, who had been shot. Meeks was pronounced dead on the scene by medics.
Nearby, officers found a second man, who has not been identified, with a gunshot wound. He was transported to Grant Medical Center in stable condition and is expected to survive.
Police say officers are questioning a person of interest in the case. Investigators say they have not determined a motive at this time and no other people are known to be involved.
Anyone with information about this homicide is asked to contact the Columbus Police Homicide Unit at 614-645-4730 or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-461-TIPS(8477).
This is the 130th homicide in Columbus this year.
Navy thwarts pirate attack in Gulf of Aden
Press Trust of India, New Delhi, Oct 6 2017, 19:06 IST
Twelve suspected pirates were involved in the attack which occurred at around noon, they said. Stealth frigate Trishul thwarted the attack. Image courtesy ANI/twitter
The Navy today thwarted a pirate attack on a ship flying the Indian flag in the Gulf of Aden, Navy sources said.
Twelve suspected pirates were involved in the attack which occurred at around noon, they said.
Stealth frigate Trishul thwarted the attack. An operation by navy's special forces to fully secure the ship is on, the sources said.
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The news of President Trumps national security adviser (Michael Flynn) resigning over “inappropriate” contacts with Russia has spiked the Japanese Yen and Gold and dented the USD in overnight trades. Flynn said in his resignation letter that he had “inadvertently” misinformed Vice President Michael Pence about his contacts with Russia because of “the fast pace of events.”
The 1 hour Gold chart has broken over the 50 period MA at 1228.30 and is gaining momentum the short term MACD and RSI are both moving up and the parabolic SAR remains positive. The 1 hour and 4 hour resistance coincide at 1231.00. The 1 hour 14 period ATR (1.65) offers potential target level from here as we European and London traders take to their seats.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Lilis Energy Inc
* Lilis Energy and Lucid Energy Group enter into a long-term gas gathering, processing and purchase agreement in the Permian basin
* Lilis Energy Inc - ‍has entered into a gas gathering, processing and purchase agreement with an affiliate of Lucid Energy Group​
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump sat by Rep. Steve Scalise’s bedside and spoke with the House Majority Whip’s family during a visit Wednesday evening to the hospital where Scalise remains in critical condition.
Press Secretary Sean Spicer describes the scene in the intensive care unit as “emotional.”
Spicer says the president was also briefed by Scalise’s medical team and spoke with Capitol Police officer Crystal Griner, who was shot in the ankle during the attack on a Republican Congressional baseball practice.
The president and first lady Melania Trump spent about half an hour at MedStar Washington Hospital Center.
Trump also met with other Capitol police officers who have gathered at the hospital and thanked them for their service.
The president was accompanied by White House doctor Ronny Jackson.
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Notre Dame guard Matt Farrell (5) looks to pass while covered by Boston College forward Garland Owens, right, on a drive to the basket during the first half of an NCAA basketball game in Boston, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) Charles Krupa, AP
Kazoo! Fest will be returning to Guelph this year for its tenth anniversary. The not-for-profit festival known for showcasing the best in up and coming indie artists will take place from April 5 to 9. The all-ages festival will feature over 40 musicians, as well as visual art, multimedia art installations, Kazoo! Print Expo, and contemporary dance performances.
Guelph’s eBar, Silence, Heritage Hall, Making Box, Outpost Vintage, the Red Brick, Cornerstone, Planet Bean, and Boarding will host Kazoo!’s events.
Jessy Lanza, Weaves, and Constantines are among the list of musical performers revealed so far, with more to be announced. Checkout the first wave announcement below.
Two people were shot Monday afternoon, according to Memphis Police Department.
The shooting happened near the intersection of Merriweather Avenue and Decatur Street, a block north of the Medical District.
MPD said both victims are in critical condition. One of the victims is under the age of 18.
Copyright 2017 WMC Action News 5. All rights reserved.
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Goldman analyst David Tamberrino reaffirms his sell rating for Tesla shares, predicting Model 3 deliveries will come in below expectations.
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Beyoncé was the guest of honor at her mother Tina Knowles-Lawson’s Wearable Art Gala this weekend, but Blue Ivy Carter stole the show.
Related: Beyoncé and JAY-Z Announce 2018 Tour Dates for ‘On the Run 2’
The celebration included an art auction and a portrait of Sidney Poitier hit the block. Six-year-old Blue Ivy entered a bidding war with none other than writer-director-producer Tyler Perry, making a $19,000 bid on the painting.
JAY-Z supervised Blue Ivy’s bids and seemed to reign her in when the stakes rose to $20,000. You’ve got to know when to hold ’em, when to fold ’em, when to walk away and so on. This didn’t look like Blue Ivy’s first time bidding on expensive art and most likely won’t be her last. Ultimately, Tyler Perry won the piece.
Blue Ivy didn’t leave the gala empty-handed, however. She won a piece by artist Samuel Levi Jones for a more modest sum of $10,000.
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“The clashes and escalation of violence in the south of Libya endanger the political process and put Libyan citizens’ lives at risk, ” – says the statement of the European External Action Service.
“Libyans deserve peace and stability, and expect all sides to refrain from violence and take measures to de-escalate the tense situation. Libya’s political crisis can only be solved through negotiation between all stakeholders based on a willingness to compromise and by putting the interests of Libyans first.”
“The United Nations remains the framework through which the international community continues to support Libya’s political settlement. The European Union is determined to continue supporting this process, including through the Libya Quartet with the United Nations as well as the African Union and the Arab League.”
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#Libya-n rivals clash in the south of the country https://t.co/jcS2PjKg9l — Rafik Hariri Center (@ACmideast) April 14, 2017
Jury acquits St. Louis man for pregnant woman's death
ST. LOUIS (AP) — A St. Louis man has been acquitted in a pregnant woman's shooting death but convicted of illegally concealing a gun.
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that a jury ruled Friday that 67-year-old David Harvey is not guilty of first-degree murder, unlawful use of a weapon and two counts of armed criminal action.
Police allege that Harvey shot India Blake in the head about three years ago. Blake was pregnant when she died. Officers found her body in a St. Louis alley.
Police found a revolver on Harvey when arresting him, but the gun didn't match the bullet that killed Blake.
Police also accused Harvey of shooting at Blake's friend, Archie Taylor. Harvey's lawyer alleges it was Taylor who accidentally killed Blake.
Harvey didn't testify in the trial.
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Information from: St. Louis Post-Dispatch, http://www.stltoday.com
Work is well under way to replace the Santa Fe Avenue bridge over the Tuolumne River near Hughson. Federal and state funds are paying for the bulk of the $14.3 million Stanislaus County project, which was deemed necessary after the old Santa Fe bridge built in 1947 was declared "functionally obsolete." Here's the view from above shot by a drone last week.
Billions of dollars and hundreds of thousands of jobs.
That’s what’s at risk if the state legislature passes the so called Bathroom Bill that defines access to public facilities by transgenders.
Marketing expert Steve Atkins tells us a new study looked into what’s at risk and what they found was a huge hit to the city’s tourism and hospitality industry.
“Almost 412 million dollars in the first 12 months as well as the elimination of well over 4,600 jobs.”
Atkins says the impact state wide is in the billions along with 6 digit job losses.
Atkins says the state has a reputation of being hospitable and a bathroom bill would cause some serious damage to that.
He cites the problems North Carolina had after a bathroom bill was passed there.
The economic impact study released Monday afternoon was conducted by Visit San Antonio.
A young lad is okay, after a tense nearly hour long search in Innisfil. South Simcoe Police say an argument with his dad sent the youngster running from home late last evening, unprepared and under dressed for the weather, the police were called in. The South Simcoe Police K9 unit and Simcoe County Paramedics began a search of the wooded area nearby, a York Regional Police helicopter was even dispatched, but was not needed. The boy was found just under an hour later, several kilometres away from home. Luckily, frostbite had not set in.
Toronto FC’s Michael Bradley said Monday that winning the Major League Soccer Cup was the team’s “dream” and “obsession” and bringing the Cup to Toronto was why “every single one of us is here.”
An Illinois parole board panel received gruesome testimony Wednesday against releasing Frank DeLuca, who was convicted with former girlfriend, Patty Columbo, for one of the suburbs' most notorious murders. The couple killed Columbo's parents and her 13-year-old brother at their Elk Grove Village home in 1976, bludgeoning, stabbing and shooting the victims.
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LONDON (AP) — Prime Minister Theresa May is flying to China seeking a major economic partner for post-Brexit Britain.
She leaves behind a divided government, a feuding Conservative Party — and a question mark over how long she will remain leader once she returns.
May leaves Tuesday for a three-day trip with stops in Beijing, Shanghai and Wuhan and meetings with Chinese premier Li Keqiang and President Xi Jinping. Accompanied by 50 British business leaders, May is looking to burnish the "golden era" between the two countries announced by Xi in 2015.
China is key to British hopes of forging new trade deals and partnerships around the world after it leaves the EU.
China expert Kerry Brown, of King's College London, says May's challenge is to "inject a little dynamism into the relationship."
PARIS France and the rest of Europe must use last week's U.S. missile strike on Syria as a tool to revive peace negotiations between warring parties, French President Francois Hollande said in a newspaper interview published on Wednesday.
In the interview with Le Monde, Hollande said intelligence suggested that the nerve gas attack which prompted the U.S. missile strike was tactical in nature and launched from an aircraft.
Major western powers and their Middle Eastern allies blame Syrian President Bashar al-Assad for the attack and have been pushing this week to try to isolate him over the attack on a rebel-held town last week that killed 87 people including 31 children.
Pressure is also building on Russian President Vladimir Putin to break ties with Assad.
(Reporting by Andrew Callus; Editing by Brian Love)
The friends of Hurricane Creek kicked off a fundraiser to raise money for local creek keeper John Wathen.
The organization advocates for clean creek water from suburban and coal mining pollution.
“I’ve seen a decrease in a lot of the pollution sources in particular coal mining. I’ve seen it diminish quite a bit, not only because the laws weer upheld; but the industry itself is beginning to die out,” said Hurricane Creek Keeper John Walton.
Secretary Alina Coryell said there is not exact amount of money to raise John Wathen patrols the creek who a lot of times ends up doing work outside of his watershed as well.
This is the first time this organization raised money for a creek keeper.
“We got a call on a shooting. When we arrived, the victim didn’t want anything to do with us,” a King County sheriff’s spokesman said.
King County sheriff’s detectives were interviewing a man who was shot in the leg in Shoreline shortly after noon on Wednesday.
Sgt. Jason Houck said the victim was uncooperative and it is believed he knew the person who shot him. Houck said the victim, who was not identified, was taken to Harborview Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries and a detective has followed him there.
“We got a call on a shooting. When we arrived, the victim didn’t want anything to do with us,” he said.
The shooting occurred in the 500 block of Northeast 195th Street, according to a department tweet.
The sheriff’s office has no information on a possible suspect at this time.
March 19 (Reuters) - Gibson Energy Inc:
* GIBSON ENERGY ANNOUNCES SALE OF U.S. ENERGY SERVICES BUSINESSES FOR $125 MILLION
* GIBSON ENERGY - ‍ENTERED INTO 2 DEALS FOR DIVESTITURE OF U.S. ENERGY SERVICES BUSINESSES, INCLUDING U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES AND U.S. SEISMIC ASSETS​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Willie Simmons is the new Florida A&M coach. The Tallahassee native will be formally introduced during a news conference on Tuesday.
Simmons has been the head coach at Prairie View A&M the past three seasons. The 37-year old played at Clemson and The Citadel before starting his coaching career. Simmons had a 21-11 in three seasons at Prairie View, including 6-5 this past season.
Simmons will take over a program that has not had a winning record since 2011.
Alex Wood resigned on Nov. 20 after going 8-25 in three seasons. The Rattlers were 3-8 this past season and 2-6 in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference.
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Boyband B.A.P has released an image for the upcoming release of its new album.The band, slated to release the album in March, revealed the image via its official social media accounts. It showed a puzzle reminiscent of an old painting, with all but one piece set in place.B.A.P is scheduled to kick off its world tour with a three-day concert at the Blue Square Samsung Electronics Hall from March 24-26.By Yoon Min-sik(minsikyoon@heraldcorp.com)
Utility work on Springer Boulevard in Little Rock will require a moving lane closure Wednesday and Thursday, the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department said. A section of the southbound lanes of Springer, also called Arkansas 365, just south of the Interstate 440 westbound ramps will be closed from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days, weather permitting.
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A group of young Australian and New Zealand travellers are safe after a bus taking them to the Anzac Cove Dawn Service at Gallipoli burst into flames.
The 45 passengers were four hours into the journey in Turkey when smoke started belching from the engine and they were told to get off, Nine Network reported on Wednesday.
The bus and their belongings were destroyed but organisers transferred the group to a hotel nearby where they received clothes and blankets before boarding another bus to get to the service on time.
A couple that has been dating for two years has won more than $130,000 in a recent Lotto Max draw.
Mitchell Williams of Mississauga and Amy Morgan of Brampton claimed a $138,546 prize in the May 18 draw. It was the first lottery ticket they purchased together.
The couple are both restaurant workers who met on the job. They checked their ticket using the OLG Lottery app and Morgan says at first, they thought they had won $138 before seeing the last three digits.
With their winnings, they plan to purchase a new vehicle, take a trip to Costa Rica with friends and save the rest.
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JTC has put up for tender two industrial sites in Braddell and Tampines, and released another in Corporation Drive for application for sale, it announced on Wednesday.
For tender is one confirmed list site at Tampines Industrial Drive and a reserve list parcel at Braddell
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THE nation has been plunged into mourning following the sudden death of Minister of State for Masvingo Provincial Affairs Cde Shuvai Ben Mahofa early this morning.
Minister of Information, Media & Broadcasting Services Dr Chris Mushohwe confirmed the sad development.
“Minister Mahofa collapsed and was rushed to Makurira Hospital where she died around 4 am this morning,” he said.
A veteran politician, Cde Mahofa joined the National Democratic Party in 1960, before joining Zapu when the NDP was banned, she later moved to Zanu from 1979, and has been a ruling party cadre till her demise.
A war collaborator during the liberation struggle, Cde Mahofa was a long-serving MP for Gutu South and has held several party and Government positions, among them Deputy Minister of Women Affairs; and Minister of State for Masvingo Provincial Affairs, a position she held to this day.
She is survived by four children and 27 grand children.
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KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — An Afghan official says that at least one police officer has been killed by a roadside bomb in eastern Logar province.
Salim Saleh, spokesman for the provincial governor in Logar, said Monday that four other people including a district police commander and three road construction engineers were wounded in the blast.
Meanwhile at least six people were wounded in another explosion near the western city of Herat Sunday evening.
No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attacks in Logar and Herat provinces.
Professor Randy Blazak grew up in a "Klan town" outside of Atlanta, and had his fair share of run-ins with "racist skinheads." According to an interview from the The Oregonian , Blazak embedded himself with a group of skinheads in Orlando, Florida in 1988 for research purposes.
Start the conversation, or Read more at The Raw Story.
Leading the Armistice Day parade in Market Rasen 50 years ago was the town band - a custom which will be repeated this Sunday.
In 1967, the parade and wreath laying at the town’s war memorial were followed by a service in the Methodist Church, where superintendent minister, the Rev J F Jones spoke about the tangible forms of Remembrance, even in what he called ‘these cynical days’.
“Take away these symbols,” he said, “and you so easily forget.”
Inept FBI Crowd Sources DC Shooter Investigation; $10 Billion Annual Budget Not Enough to Launch Own Probe of Congressional Shooter
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Andrew McCabe’s inept FBI has struck an all new low: Crowd-sourcing the investigation of the alleged gunman who opened fire and wounded members of Congress early Wednesday at a park in Alexandria, VA.
Late Wednesday, The FBI released a poster of the gunman asking the public for tips to assist its investigation on James T. Hodgkinson. No, this is not a joke. Here is the link.
Here’s a tip: The guy is dead. He should be real easy to find. Even for today’s FBI.
Here’s another tip: Do your job. Hit the bricks and do what you are paid to do: Investigate.
The poster and it’s request for public tips on a deceased suspect are completely absurd.
The public already pays the bloated FBI $10 billion a year to conduct investigations.
Get off your asses and earn your pay.
It’s Wear Red Day
The Day is Used to Raise Awareness Among Women for Their Heart Disease Risk
DULUTH, Minn.-You may see more woman wearing red today.
That’s because it’s the American Heart Association’s National Wear Red Day.
The day helps raise awareness and advocate for more research for women’s heart health. Heart disease is the leading cause of death among women in the U.S.
“It starts a conversation about what are the risk factors for heart disease and those are like physical inactivity, not eating a healthy diet, having high blood pressure, having high cholesterol, having diabetes,” said Dr. Katie Benziger, a cardiologist at Essentia Health. “I think it will help people think about those things.”
Lifestyle choices such as smoking along with excessive alcohol consumption, can increase anyone’s risk for heart disease as well.
To find out more about Wear Red Day, visit this website.
× Garrett’s Blog: Cloudy & Rainy Monday; Unsettled All Week
A stationary front located across Arkansas and Oklahoma continues to cause unsettled weather across our area with cloudy skies and frequent rain chances.
On Monday, 0.40″ of rain has fallen in Fayetteville and 0.25″ in Fort Smith.
Temperatures continue to trend unusually cool for August with highs in the 70s to near 80º.
Normal highs this time of year range from 90º-95º.
TUESDAY 7AM: Unsettled weather is expected to continue into Tuesday morning with scattered showers once again developing along the stationary boundary.
We may see a small lull in the rainfall on Wednesday followed but another round of storms Wednesday night into Thursday and still another complex late Thursday into Friday.
-Garrett
It was evident even before BookCon kicked off on June 3 at the Javits Center in New York City that the four-year-old consumer show, with the official tagline "where storytelling and popular culture collide," is settling into a celebration of YA literature, with such popular YA novelists as Victoria Aveyard, Veronica Roth, and Danielle Page appearing together on the Main Stage on Saturday, while on Sunday middle grade authors Jeff Kinney, Mary Pope Osborne, Lemony Snicket, and Kwame Alexander appeared on the Main Stage as "Kids' Book Blockbusters" panelists.
Start the conversation, or Read more at Publishers' Weekly.
Markets are caught between the positives on the economic and interest rate front and the negatives of everything going on politically, says Marc Ostwald of ADM Investor Services.
Perched in trees and scampering down sidewalks, green iguanas have become so common across South Florida that many see them not as exotic invaders, but as reptilian squirrels. Native to Central and South America, green iguanas that escaped or were dumped as pets have been breeding in the Miami suburbs and the Keys for at least a decade without making headlines like other voracious invasive reptiles such as Burmese pythons or black-and-white tegu lizards.
Start the conversation, or Read more at WFLX-TV West Palm Beach.
One local family is bringing some Christmas cheer to their neighborhood with a decorative and festive light show.
Tim Wyatt, from Midland, set up thousands of bulbs outside of his home for a holiday light show.
Those lights are synchronized to 16 different songs.
The video features Carol of the Bells performed by Trans-Siberian Orchestra.
The Wyatt family has been doing this tradition for five years now.
The family is new to the neighborhood as they moved in this past May from Denver.
Wyatt said his family is excited to bring some extra Christmas cheer to their new neighborhood. Check it out by heading to 2789 N. Cedaridge Drive.
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× ‘Sex in the City’ star Cynthia Nixon running for governor
ALBANY, N.Y. — Former “Sex and the City” star Cynthia Nixon said on Twitter Monday that she’ll challenge Gov. Andrew Cuomo in New York’s Democratic primary in September.
Her announcement sets up a race pitting an openly gay liberal activist against a two-term incumbent with a $30 million war chest and possible presidential ambitions.
In a video on Twitter, the public education advocate said, “We want our government to work again.”
Nixon in recent speeches has called on Democrats nationally to carve out a strong liberal identity instead of being merely the “anti-Trump party.”
The 51-year-old Manhattan mother of three is an ally of Democratic New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, who frequently clashes with Cuomo on various issues.
The 60-year-old Cuomo was favored 66 percent to 19 percent over Nixon in a recent Siena College poll.
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia University says it installed an interim general manager of the student-run U92 radio that was temporarily shut down from a job action by student workers on Thursday.
School officials say while their investigation continues, assisted by an outside counsel, the current general manager won’t be reporting to work on campus.
Some students say the issue has been inappropriate comments and sexual innuendo by station general manager Matthew Fouty.
Fouty, a WVU employee, told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette he’s the subject of complaints to the university’s Title IX office by five current and former students, complaints which he says are unfounded.
WVU says it won’t tolerate harassment or sexual misconduct and it’s also committed to creating an environment where faculty, staff and students feel safe and free to express themselves.
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Valencia Sporting Director, Jesus Garcia Pitarch, has confirmed they have held transfer talks with Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel.
Mikel, 29, has fallen out of favour at Stamford Bridge this season and is yet to make an appearance under Antonio Conte.
Pitarch revealed that he engaged in negotiations with the defensive midfielder on Christmas Day and confirmed that the ball is firmly in his court with regards to ending his 10-year tenure with the blues.
He said: “In the case of Obi Mikel, with Chelsea’s permission, I met with him in London on Christmas day.
“I informed him of the option [of joining Valencia]. He said he would think about it”.
Valencia are looking to reinforce their squad this month in a bid to turn their fortunes around.
With just three wins in their 15 league games, Los Che are 17th in La Liga and level on 12 points with Sporting Gijon, who are in the relegation zone.
54-year-old Ernest Lee Felton, of Franklin County, was found shot to death inside his Fayette home.
According to Jefferson County Coroner Ricky McDonald, police were called to the home on Knapp Street at 7:35 a.m. Wednesday.
It appears that the man had one gunshot wound to his body.
No one else was home at the time his body was found.
There are no suspects or leads in this investigation.
The body has been sent to the crime lab for an autopsy.
We will continue to update this story as more information becomes available.
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There is a hearing today which Meek Mill‘s lawyer will ask that Judge Brinkley be removed from the case based on bias.
TMZ obtained a document from the D.A. handling the case that wrote:
“In light of recent disclosures regarding this officer’s misconduct, the Commonwealth is not able to stand behind the credibility of his trial testimony at this time. Accordingly, the Commonwealth concedes that a new trial is necessary.”
The cop in question was on the “do not call” list created by the D.A.’s office, which was the central to Meek’s first conviction for weapons and drugs.
“The D.A. actually made that point during a previous court hearing, but Judge Genece Brinkley said the issue wasn’t before her so she told Meek to sit in jail without bail for 60 days until the scheduled hearing.”
Meek Mill’s Prosecutor Asks Judge To Grant New Trial was originally published on boomphilly.com
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Barclays “misled” the UK authorities by rejecting the offer of UK state aid during the banking crisis, Gordon Brown has claimed.
He said the firm, led at the time by American Bob Diamond, then accepted “state money” from oil rich Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
He said: “I was always unhappy that Barclays chose to use their deal to make a political statement – denouncing our state recapitalisation of the banks.
“The fact that it was state money from Qatar and UAE that bailed them out did not discourage them from trying to score cheap political points and build a myth about the awfulness of state interventions.”
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A new faction of All Progressives Congress (APC) has emerged.
According to Channels Television, the new faction is called Reformed-APC (R-APC), and is chaired by Buba Galadima.
Speaking to newsmen, Galadima said that the new faction was formed as a result of the ruling party’s failures.
The R-APC chairman added that the APC is “severely underperforming and unable to meet its potentials for good governance.”
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There are also reports in the media that members of the nPDP have finalized plans to leave the APC.
It is not clear if the they have joined the newly created Reformed-APC (R-APC).
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No matter how annoying or needy YOUR friends might seem… at least they didn’t ruin a first date for you. But that’s what happened to one of our listeners, Jay. And he was JUST trying to be a good guy. Find out what went wrong in the PODCAST.
Full-time school employees in Detroit will be able to pay half-price for Land Bank-owned homes up for auction.
Mayor Mike Duggan and the Detroit Land Bank Authority say the program includes workers in city public, charter and parochial schools. They say the expansion is designed to encourage educators to invest and live in the city where they work.
Homes are up for bid on the Land Bank website. Bidding starts at $1,000.
The 50-percent discount will be applied after an employee makes a winning bid. Those that purchase homes through the auction are required to rehabilitate the homes within six months and get the homes occupied.
Buyers also must own the homes for three years.
The discount already is offered to active Detroit municipal employees, retirees and their immediate families.
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Superstore fans, prepare to be transported to Cloud 9: NBC has renewed the America Ferrera-fronted comedy for a 22-episode third season.
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“We are extremely proud of Superstore, which is one of the smartest and funniest comedies on television today,” said Jennifer Salke, President, NBC Entertainment, in a statement. “Through the show’s expertly drawn characters, our producers and cast do a remarkable job touching on many issues in which audiences can relate. To its credit, not only does Superstore make us laugh, but it makes us think as well.”
Season to date, Superstore has averaged a 1.8 rating in adults 18-49 and 5.7 million viewers overall in Live+7 data.
The pickup comes on the heels of NBC’s renewal of fellow Thursday-night comedy The Good Place.
The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police continues to investigate an incident that happened June 22 outside PNC Park when a vehicle was driven through a group of protesters.
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Police identified the driver as Gregory Clark Wagner, 58, of Sewickley.
Hina Khan
Hina Khan made news recently when she quit Ye Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai owing to her differences with the makers of the show. It definitely came as a shock to many, as she played the lead for almost 8 years and some fans even threatened to kill themselves if she did not return to the show.
Hina Khan with Rocky Jaiswal (Source: Instagram | @realhinakhan)
There were speculations that Hina has quit the show to marry her boyfriend Rocky Jaiswal and eventually open a production house together, but the actress completely denied those rumours. Reports are doing the rounds that Hina and Rocky were approached to be on Nach Baliye 8, but they reportedly declined the offer. Rocky is reportedly too camera conscious and feels comfortable only behind the cameras.
Oh well, I am sure fans would have loved to see Hina back onscreen and even more so, to see her shake a leg with her beau. Amirite? Are you listening, Hina?
A murder investigation has been launched after a 22-year-old man was stabbed to death.
Scotland Yard said police, the London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance were called to an address at St Mary’s Close in Tottenham, north London, in the early hours of Saturday after reports of a stabbing.
The murder investigation is being led by the Homicide and Major Crime Command.
Police have launched a murder probe (PA)
The victim’s next of kin have been informed and a post-mortem examination date has yet to be set.
Detective chief inspector Andrew Packer said: “I am keen to hear from anyone who was in the vicinity of Kemble Road and St Mary’s Close in the early hours of Saturday morning.”
Authorities have removed the last homeless people from a Southern California riverbed encampment after a weeklong effort that saw some 730 transients placed in shelters or motel rooms.
The Orange County Sheriff's Department announced Monday that everyone camping along the Santa Ana River Trail between Anaheim and Orange had relocated.
The department says it will now patrol the area and arrest trespassers. Authorities also are cleaning up the trash that was left behind.
The county provided shelter or motel vouchers in a settlement with activists who had sued over earlier attempts to clean out the encampment.
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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) – Police say two women found dead in a lake in Alabama may have been electrocuted.
Authorities held a news conference Monday to discuss the deaths of 34-year-old Shelly Darling and 41-year-old Elizabeth Whipple. They were found dead early Saturday in Lake Tuscaloosa.
Homicide Capt. Kip Hart says an investigator was shocked during an initial search at the scene, so authorities know there was electricity going through at least part of a dock where the women had gone to sunbathe.
But Hart says officers are waiting on a full report from a medical examiner to determine exactly what happened.
The two were found dead after relatives reported them missing. Family found the women’s belongings on the dock, but the women were missing.
Authorities say foul play isn’t suspected.
Two out of the four cultists allegedly involved in the attack have been apprehended by security operatives and are currently cooling off their heels in police custody.
The victim who had his hand almost chopped off - is currently receiving medical attention in an undisclosed hospital.
Source; A member of the National Youth Service Corps has been left seriously injured after an attack by some notorious cultists in Bayelsa state. Reports have it that the serving Corp member was butchered in Angalabiri community, Sagbama Local government area of the state in an alleged case of armed robbery two nights ago.Two out of the four cultists allegedly involved in the attack have been apprehended by security operatives and are currently cooling off their heels in police custody.The victim who had his hand almost chopped off - is currently receiving medical attention in an undisclosed hospital.Source; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2018/03/serving-corps-member-butchered-cultists-bayelsa-state-graphic-photos.html 1 Like
LONDON (AP) — London fire investigators are painstakingly searching for more victims of an inferno that engulfed a high-rise apartment building and killed at least 12 residents.
Authorities say the death toll is expected to rise as emergency workers sift through more of the wreckage on Thursday.
The fire early Wednesday in the 24-story building in west London’s North Kensington district also injured dozens, 18 of them critically, and left an unknown number missing. The cause of the blaze is under investigation, but a tenants’ group had complained for years about the risk of a fire.
More than 1 million pounds ($1.27 million) has been raised to help victims of the tragedy as volunteers and charities worked through the night to find shelter and food for people who lost their homes.
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FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — Over $3,000 was raised at the Carnival of Hope in Charlie Lake this past weekend.
Organizer Lisa Behrens says that the amount of money raised could go higher, since donations and tallies are still being counted. Behrens that one highlight from the carnival was co-organizer Brenda Baumeister raising over $600 during her turn in the carnival’s dunk tank. She also said that over $1,800 was raised from admissions.
This year, the carnival took place at the Charlie Lake Community Hall for the first time, after the first event took place in Fort St. John. Behrens says that since the carnival will be in the same location again next year, that even more attendees will show up.
All of the money raised will be donated to the Canadian Cancer Agency.
Northern Pass opponents have released a critical review of the developer's claims about jobs and cheap energy associated with the controversial project.
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The Federal Government on Monday said the sum of N750bn would be released this week to Ministries, Departments and Agencies of government for implementation of capital projects contained in the 2017 budget.
The Minister of Finance, Mrs Kemi Adeosun, gave the figure while speaking during a meeting with a delegation of investors from France.
She said the government had previously released the sum of N450bn for capital projects, adding that with the additional N750bn, a total sum of N1.2tn would have been invested in infrastructure projects.
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ESTEVAN, Sask. — An extra women's curling team has been added to the field for the Home Hardware Canada Cup in December.
Headlined by world champions Brad Gushue and Rachel Homan, as well as 2014 Olympic champion Jennifer Jones, the $140,000 event Dec. 5-9 in Estevan, Sask., will feature seven men's teams and eight women's teams.
They're invited based on ranking and there was a virtual three-way tie for two women's berths, according to Curling Canada's release Wednesday.
Edmonton's Laura Crocker, Calgary's Chelsea Carey, Casey Scheidegger of Lethbridge, Alta., Kerri Einarson of Gimli, Man., and Winnipeg's Darcy Robertson will be in the women's field.
Mark Zuckerberg’s fortune dropped $4.9 billion Monday as investors weighed reports that a political advertising firm retained information on millions of Facebook Inc. users without their consent.
Facebook said Friday that Cambridge Analytica, the advertising-data firm that helped Donald Trump win the U.S. presidency, received user data through an app developer on its social network, violating its policies. The company harvested private information from the Facebook profiles of more than 50 million users without permission, the New York Times reported.
It was a punishing day for other tech billionaires. Amazon.com Inc.’s Jeff Bezos lost $2.1 billion and the fortunes of Alphabet Inc. founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin each declined $1.5 billion.
Facebook shares fell 6.8 percent to $172.56, cutting Zuckerberg’s fortune to $70.4 billion and dropping him one place to fifth on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. He’s behind Bezos, Bill Gates, Warren Buffett and Amancio Ortega.
None of the pills in the musician's home were prescribed to him; streaming service still reeling in subscribers; Illinois bill takes aim at passenger removal; and more headlines as you prepare for your drive home Monday, April 17, 2017. Investigators found pills in several parts of Prince's Paisley Park estate outside Minneapolis after he died of an opioid overdose last year, but none of them had been prescribed to the pop star, according to court records released Monday.
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About 8:20 p.m., a nourthbound Mercedes-Benz hit a man who was crossing North Decatur Boulevard near West Bonanza Road, Metropolitan Police Department Lt. David Gordon. He died at a local hospital.
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
A pedestrian died after a crash Wednesday night in the central valley, Las Vegas police said.
About 8:20 p.m., a northbound Mercedes-Benz hit a man who was crossing North Decatur Boulevard near West Bonanza Road, Metropolitan Police Department Lt. David Gordon. He died at a local hospital.
Northbound Decatur is closed between Bonanza and Vermont Avenue while police investigate, Gordon said.
No further information was immediately available.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
Contact Mike Shoro at mshoro@reviewjournal.com or 702-387-5290. Follow @mike_shoro on Twitter.
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An NYPD K-9 is recovering after falling during a drug raid in Brooklyn.The German shepherd, named 'Timoshenko', fell through a ceiling while sniffing for weapons as officers executed a search warrant Friday night in Red Hook.He suffered several injuries, but is expected to survive.During the search, Timoshenko sniffed out a handgun, six rifles and two shotguns.The dog is named for NYPD Officer Russel Timoshenko, who died in the line of duty 10 years ago.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Guanghui Logistics Co Ltd
* Says it plans to issue up to 1.6 billion yuan ($239.88 million) asset-backed securities
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One of two men imprisoned for the 1983 robbery killing of an Iowa bartender is getting another chance to challenge his conviction with the trial court. Reports say the Iowa Court of Appeals has sent 57-year-old B.C. "Basil" Pendleton's case back to Scott County District Court in Davenport.
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The JSW group-owned Bengaluru FC, along with Tata Steel Limited, joined the ISL bandwagon after winning the bids for the two new teams.
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A Coral Gables police officer fired shots when the driver of a stolen car wouldn't stop and headed "straight for" the officer, according to news reports.
The saga unfolded shortly before 7 p.m. when an officer's license plate reader indicated that a Toyota Camry along U.S. 1 near Ponce de Leon Boulevard was stolen, WFOR-Ch. 4 reported.
Coral Gables police spokeswoman Kelly Denham told the station that the car fled from police and jumped a median before heading "straight for that officer who discharged his firearm."
The Camry would hit two more vehicles before the driver got out, ran into Alex Rodriguez Park at Mark Light Field where, according to WSVN-Ch. 7, he was tackled by an officer who broke his hand in the process.
The driver was taken into custody and the people in the other cars that were hit had only minor injuries, according to WSVN.
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MARVELS and Meltdowns in Gosport has revealed that a new music and movement group is taking place at its family centre.
The children’s centre, which supports children affected by ADHD, autism and SPD, will be hosting fortnightly Saturday sessions for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers.
The sessions, called Jiggly Wrigglers, take place at the family centre at the St Vincent College Campus in Mill Lane, and will get youngsters up and active.
The next session will be taking place on Saturday, June 9 – to book a place for your child, call the centre on (023) 9260 3625.
University officials said they were notified on Saturday Cole Whaley, a student from Mobile, Ala. and member of Pi Kappa Phi fraternity, died in New Orleans.
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INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Thousands of people from across the state were at the Indiana State Fairgrounds on Saturday for the annual Purdue Ag Fish Fry.
The event brings people in the agriculture field together to network and learn about changes in the industry.
Sen. Joe Donnelly stopped by to talk to Hoosier farmers.
He says he takes what he learns from them back to Washington.
“And to be with Hoosier farmers, we’re putting a farm bill together coming up. And my wisdom comes from our farmers. They come up with the ideas that we try to put in the bill so this today is a listening session for me,” Donnelly said.
March 19 (Reuters) - Kroger Co's Fred Meyer said it would exit its firearms business, two weeks after deciding to stop selling guns and ammunition to buyers under the age of 21.
Earlier this month, Kroger joined other U.S. retailers such as Walmart Inc and Dick's Sporting Goods Inc to bar sale of firearms to buyers under 21, following a deadly shooting at a Florida high school.
Fred Meyer said it was working on plans to phase out sales of firearms and ammunition.
The firearm business generated about $7 million annually, the company said, also highlighting "softening consumer demand".
The company operates 133 stores in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington and sells firearms in 43 of them.
(Reporting by Nivedita Balu in Bengaluru; Editing by Sriraj Kalluvila)
An East Texas man was sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty for continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14.
According to a post on the Rusk County and District Attorney’s Office Facebook page, Norman Copeland, 50, was called before trial on Oct., 4th after being charged and indicted with the offense of continuous sexual abuse of a child under the age of 14.
Upon listening to the evidence and the argument of counsel, Copeland was found guilty for the offense.
Copeland was then sentenced to life without possibility of parole, according to the post.
The much-awaited sequel to Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania is finally here! Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt returns as a pair in the second film of the Dulhania franchise. We present to you the complete audio jukebox of Badrinath Ki Dulhania.
Badrinath Ki Dulhania has a total of five tracks. These include Aashiq Surrender Hua (sung by Amaal Mallik and Shreya Ghoshal), Roke Na Ruke Naina (sung by Arijit Singh), Humsafar (sung by Akhil Sachdeva), Badri Ki Dulhania – Tiltle Song (sung by Dev Negi, Neha Kakkar, Monali Thakur and Ikka) and Tamma Tamma Again (sung by Bappi Lahiri, Anuradha Paudwal and Badshah).
The music has been composed by Amaal Mallik, Akhil Sachdeva, Tanishk Bagchi and Bappi Lahiri. The lyrics have been penned by Shabbir Ahmed, Kumaar, Akhil Sachdeva, Indeevar and Badshah.
Enjoy the complete jukebox right here:
Badrinath Ki Dulhania is written and directed by Shashank Khaitan and produced by Hiroo Johar, Karan Johar and Apoorva Mehta.
It is slated to hit theatres on 10th March.
Alms givings, sil observances and sermons took place at Tempitiya Rajamaha Vihara in Mayaoya yesterday in view of Adhi Poson full moon poya day.
On the occasion, the ministry of social welfare donated spectacles, wheel chairs and crutches for the needy.
It took place on the advice of chief incumbent Ven. Tempitiye Gnanananda Thera, and under the patronage of Minister Daya Gamage and deputy minister Dr. Anoma Gamage.
James (knee) was waived/injured by the 49ers on Monday, Dave Southorn of the Idaho Statesman reports.
James tore his ACL on Saturday night during the 49ers' preseason opener, which is particularly concerning since he suffered the same injury twice during his time at Boise State. If he clears waivers, he'll likely revert to injured reserve.
Festus Abu Samson Siasia is one of the select few being considered for the vacant Rwandan national team job. Siasia, alongside his compatriot Samson Unuanel, 47 Europeans, three Algerians and one American were last week confirmed by the Rwanda Football Federation to have applied for the position, which became vacant following the sacking of Irishman […]
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From filmmaker Steven Spielberg comes the science fiction action adventure movie Ready Player One, based on Ernest Cline’s bestseller of the same name. The film hits theaters on March 30, 2018 starring Olivia Cooke, Hannah John-Kamen, T.J. Miller, Ben Mendelsohn, Simon Pegg and Letitia Wright.
Check out the new story trailer for Ready Player One, below.
An Oskaloosa man was arrested Friday night with a stolen vehicle from Topeka in Jackson County.
According to Sheriff Tim Morse, a deputy stopped 30-year-old Jordan Lee Thornton allegedly driving a 2012 Toyota Prius for a traffic violation near 126th Road and US Hwy 75 near Hoyt.
The deputy soon discovered the vehicle had been stolen from a Topeka car dealership.
Thornton was arrested for felony possession of stolen property, interference with law enforcement, possession of methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia and driving while suspended.
Thornton remains in custody in the Jackson County Jail.
CLEVELAND (AP) _ These Ohio lotteries were drawn Sunday:
Estimated jackpot: $105 million
0-3-2-5
(zero, three, two, five)
3-1-7-7-3
(three, one, seven, seven, three)
Estimated jackpot: $80 million
She was born Evelyn Joyce Vickers on January 17, 1930, to Russell and Evelyn Vickers.
She had five brothers: Jack, Bill, Tom, Donnie and Jim, who preceded her in death; along with two sons, Edwin and Robert.
She is survived by two daughters, Susan Hyde and Denise Murray; four grandchildren: Joseph (Mary) Metzler, David (Jennifer) Stiles, Daniel (Heather) Barton and Jesseca (Cody) Pfaff; as well as several great- and great-great-grandchildren.
She was a bartender/server most of her life, and also worked for Grand Haven Salvation Army. She lived at Evergreen Senior Living for 15 years before succumbing to illness.
There will be no services as per her wishes, but a celebration of her life at a later date.
Clinton Police are on the scene working to get a car out of the lake on Linda Drive and Pinehaven Drive.
The wreck happened around 9:00 p.m. Wednesday.
According to Mark Jones with the Clinton Police Department, two people that were inside the orange Dodge Avenger were unfamiliar with the neighborhood.
No one was injured.
Witnesses on scene say the occupants were teenagers.
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The Federal Investigation Agency arrested two proclaimed offenders who were involved in human smuggling and swindling people by impersonating to be Prime Minister’s Secretariat officers. The anti-human smuggling cell of FIA made the arrest. The accused have been identified as Raja Zafar Abbas and Raja Mazhar Abbas. Zafar and Mazhar would cheat people on the pretext of sending them abroad and looted hundreds of thousands of rupees from them, said FIA officials. They added the accused would introduce themselves as officers of sensitive agencies and PM’s Secretariat. Cases have been registered against them and their remand has been obtained.
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4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Constitutional Law, Establishment Clause: The district court did not err in issuing a nationwide preliminary injunction prohibiting implementation of a section of an executive order issued by the President of the United States which would suspend for 90 days the immigrant and non-immigrant entry of foreign aliens from seven predominantly ...
CHARLOTTE - Over 180 student-athletes from all over the Eastern part of the United States came to Mallard Creek High School on Sunday March 18th to participate in the VTO Sports Combine. There were several outstanding performers and the talent from this group was amazing.
Here are some of the highlights from the combine.
Four air and space pioneers will be enshrined in the National Aviation Hall of Fame in Ohio in a ceremony this fall in Texas. The Class of 2017 will include Capt.
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Atlanta based Amanda shared a new photo of her growing baby bump today and captioned it: "Bébé got mama looking thick."
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The fourth annual Human Puzzle Piece for Autism Awareness event takes place this Sunday at Mic Mac Park.
The afternoon event starts at 2pm with vendors, activities, entertainment, a BBQ, and autism awareness merchandise.
The photo of the human puzzle piece will be taken by Windsor Fire at 4pm. You are asked to wear blue.
Last Years puzzle piece was the biggest yet, with it being made of 434 individuals.
Apr 13 (Reuters) Japan Senior Living Investment Corporation FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (in billions of yen unless specified) 6 months 6 months 6 months 6 months ended Feb 28, 2017 ended Aug 31, 2016 to Aug 31, 2017 to Feb 28, 2018 LATEST PRIOR COMPANY COMPANY RESULTS RESULTS FORECAST FORECAST Revenues 988 mln 980 mln 988 mln 987 mln (+0.9 pct ) (-15.0 pct ) (0.0 pct ) (-0.1 pct ) Net 301 mln 302 mln 296 mln 296 mln (-0.3 pct ) (+42.4 pct ) (-1.7 pct ) (0.0 pct ) Div 3,561 yen 3,573 yen 3,500 yen 3,500 yen To see Company Overview page, click reuters://REALTIME/verb=CompanyData/ric=3460.T
Woodbridge Group of Companies LLC has asked a Delaware bankruptcy court to sign off on its agreement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission closing a probe that helped push the high-end property developer to file for bankruptcy protection.
Woodbridge sought Chapter 11 protection in December after the SEC in subpoena enforcement actions beginning in September cracked open the company’s books to look into possible fraudulent sales of securities.
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Saturday morning, 1am, and hundreds of sweaty twentysomethings are bellowing out the lyrics to Thank You For the Music. It’s the last song of the night, and the attendees of the ABBA After Midnight clubnight know every single word.
A genuine appreciation of the sateen-clad Swedes is no longer an embarrassing thing to admit. For the past 15 years, ABBA fans have been crawling out of the woodwork, while musicians including Brian Eno, Noel Gallagher and Jarvis Cocker, who narrates ABBA: Super Troupers – a new Southbank Centre exhibition dedicated to the band – have declared their admiration for Anni-Frid Lyngstad, Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus and Agnetha Fältskog.
ABBA: Super Troupers is an immersive exhibition in which the group’s rise to fame is retold in a series of spaces that recreate rooms where ABBA history was made: the Brighton hotel room in which they celebrated their 1974 Eurovision...
Chairman of the Freedom Caucus U.S. Rep. Mark Meadows (R-NC), who today said that Republicans still lack the votes to pass a reform bill to overhaul the U.S. healthcare system, walks in a hallway of the Rayburn Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., May 2, 2017. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
WASHINGTON The head of the U.S. House of Representatives Freedom Caucus said on Tuesday that Republicans still lack the votes to pass a reform bill to overhaul the U.S. healthcare system.
Representative Mark Meadows of North Carolina, who heads the conservative caucus that helped block passage of the previous Republican healthcare bill, said Republicans were still "a handful of votes away" from being able to pass a reform bill.
Top aides to President Donald Trump have predicted the House would move this week to overhaul the U.S. healthcare system.
(Reporting by Richard Cowan; Writing by David Alexander)
AUBURN, Ala. - With defensive stops hard to come by, Canyon Barry and the Florida Gators simply scored more than they had all season.
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BANDA ACEH: At least 10 people have been killed and dozens more injured after a fire at an illegal oil well in Indonesia's Aceh province, authorities said Wednesday.
An oil spill sparked a huge blaze about 1.30am (1830 GMT Tuesday) in a residential area that torched at least three houses and was still out of control mid-morning.
"The [fire] is still soaring high and has not yet successfully been extinguished," Saiful, head of Aceh's Ranto Peureulak subdistrict, said.
At least 10 bodies have been recovered and the death toll is expected to rise, police said, while injured victims were being treated at local hospitals.
Firefighters were at the scene, with state-owned oil company Pertamina assisting their efforts.
East Aceh is dotted with numerous small-scale oil mining operations, which are often operated illegally by local villagers.
BALTIMORE — The Baltimore Orioles have claimed utility infielder Jace Peterson after he was placed on waivers by the New York Yankees.
Peterson, a left-handed hitter, is expected to report Wednesday.
He provides depth to an infield that is without injured second baseman Jonathan Schoop and could potentially lose Tim Beckham, who left Monday’s game against Cleveland with a groin injury.
The 27-year-old Peterson played in three games with the Yankees this season, going 3 for 10 with a walk.
Selected by San Diego in the first round of the 2011 draft, Peterson broke into the big leagues with the Padres in 2014 before playing for Atlanta the past three years.
Peterson has 386 games of major league experience, primarily as a second baseman. He also plays third base, shortstop and all three outfield positions.
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The Death Star set piece from 1977′s Star Wars: A New Hope was a terrific achievement in movie effects history. And now you can own a piece of it. Much of the Death Star set pieces used by Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) for the incredible trench run at the end of A New Hope were tossed into a landfill. An ex-employee of ILM fished one piece out as a souvenir and it was later acquired by Star Wars collector Steve Grad. The piece, which measures 23.75 inches by 11.75 inches and varies in height, currently has a bid of $10,600. The auction ends Sunday, June 3, so if you have any delusions of grandeur about slowly rebuilding the first Death Star, you may want to jump on this.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Auto Italia Holdings Ltd :
* Expected to record a net profit for six months ended 30 june 2017
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An Arkansas day care center has fired four employees over the death of a 5-year-old developmentally disabled boy who was left in a sweltering van all day. Ascent Children's Health Services CEO Dan Sullivan said Wednesday that "staff did not follow company policies and procedures, and if they had, this tragedy would not have occurred."
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The Jaypee Group's promoters are feeling the heat. Clients who bought homes from the group's companies and have been waiting for possession for over 4 years now, have filed a criminal FIR with the Noida Expressway Police against Manoj Gaur and six directors of JP Associates and JP Infratech. CNBC-TV18's Manisha Natarajan finds out why the buyers are getting desperate, especially when the real estate regulator will come into effect in a few days from now, on May 1 2017.
Tiger Woods had pain, anxiety and sleep drugs in system during arrest. (Source: Jupiter Police Department/CNN)
(CNN) - We are learning more about the state of Tiger Woods on the night of his DUI arrest.
Monday, Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office released its toxicology report from Woods' arrest on Memorial Day.
The famous golfer was taken into custody after he was found asleep on the side of a road in his 2015 Mercedes-Benz.
Woods told authorities that he had an unexpected reaction to prescribed medications.
Monday's toxicology report shows Woods had pain, anxiety and sleep medications in his system at the time of his arrest. As well as THC, the active ingredient in marijuana.
Experts warn against mixing some of those medications.
In June, Woods announced he was receiving professional help to manage his medications.
Last week, he entered a DUI first-offender program.
Woods' arraignment is set for Oct. 25.
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Buhl Man Drowns Trying To Save His Dog
BUHL, Minn. – A Buhl man is dead after trying to rescue his dog from a water-filled mining pit.
The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office has identified the man as 56-year-old Gary Paternoster.
The drowning happened around 6 p.m. Saturday.
Authorities said the dog got caught on something in the water.
Paternoster was swimming out in the mine pit to save the pet when he drowned, according to authorities.
The St. Louis County Rescue Squad recovered the man with a pulse around 8 p.m.
He was later pronounced dead at a hospital in Hibbing.
The dog was rescued safely by deputies.
In this week's Q+A Business Podcast Corin Dann talks to Craigs Investment Partners Head of Private Wealth Research Mark Lister about the state of the share market and why so many Kiwi investors still prefer to invest in property over shares.
Fresh from his election victory, Vladimir Putin dismisses allegations that Russia was behind a nerve agent attack on a former Russian double agent as "total rubbish". David Doyle reports.
Huang Yiping, a member of PBOC's monetary policy committee, was on the wires last hour, speaking with Xinhua News Agency, commenting on the Chinese growth outlook for 2017.
Key Headlines:
GDP target for 2017 should be in the 6 to 7% range (was 6.5 to 7% in in 2016)
Unlikely to see large-scale monetary loosening
Can't rule out tightening
A woman’s body was found around noon Wednesday in a field off Dresslerville Road between Muir and Riverview in the Gardnerville Ranchos.
Douglas County Undersheriff Paul Howell said the woman is believed to be 58 years old and had been at the scene for seven to 10 days.
Howell said a tentative identification of the woman has been made, and investigators will be contacting people who may have known her.
“The investigation remains active and no further information can be released at this time,” he said.
KINGSTON, N.H. (AP) — Police say they have found remains and a metal plate from a gravestone dated 1895 in Kingston, New Hampshire, after recent logging.
WMUR-TV reports Kingston police responded to the woods after hikers found what they believed to be a skull last weekend. The earth had been moved in the area to create logging roads.
Police say in addition to the skull, some hair with a hair clip was found, a lower jaw bone, ceramic denture plates and part of a spine. They also found a metal plate used on gravestones that indicated a 28-year-old woman had died in 1895, along with metal handles and hardware associated with old wooden caskets.
State Archaeologist Richard Boisvert is investigating the extent of the gravesite.
April 5 Ocean Rig Udw Inc-
* Ocean Rig announces over 75% support for restructuring agreement from holders of the company's consolidated indebtedness
* Ocean Rig -has sufficient support from supporting creditors in order to implement restructuring of co, dov and dfh as contemplated by terms of rsa Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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ST. LOUIS, MO (KPLR) - The Muny Theatre is kicking off its 99th season with Jesus Christ Superstar, the world’s first rock opera created by Tim Rice (lyrics) and Andrew Lloyd Webber (music). The story follows the last days of Jesus’ life, from his arrival in Jerusalem to his crucifixion, and explores his relationships with Judas, Mary Magdalene, and Pontius Pilate.
Actor Ben Davis returns to the Muny in the role of Pontius Pilate. He has also starred at the iconic St. Louis theatre in Spamalot, South Pacific, and Oklahoma!. He joined us to talk about the show’s powerful music and how he’s beating the St. Louis summer heat.
Jesus Christ Superstar runs through Sunday, June 18, 2017. Performances start at 8:15pm. Click here for tickets.
May 2 Noble Energy Inc
* Deal for $1.225 billion
* Amount includes upfront cash of $1.125 billion and an additional contingent amount of $100 million
* Noble energy sells upstream appalachia natural gas assets
* Noble energy - deal amount includes upfront cash of $1.125 billion and an additional contingent amount of $100 million, structured as 3 separate payments of $33.3 million
* Proceeds from deal to be used to pay down essentially all of debt borrowings resulting from Clayton Williams energy deal
* Signed definitive agreement to divest all of its upstream assets in northern West Virginia, Southern Pennsylvania to an undisclosed buyer
* Marcellus acreage will retain its dedication to cone midstream for natural gas gathering
* Noble Energy's interest in cone midstream is not included in transaction.
* BofA Merrill lynch acted as financial advisor to noble energy and porter & hedges served as legal counsel Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bangalore.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com)
Winning numbers drawn in 'Daily 4 Night' game
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Daily 4 Night" game were:
2-7-8-4, Sum It Up: 21
(two, seven, eight, four; Sum It Up: twenty-one)
DETROIT (AP) - Consumer Reports is now recommending Tesla's Model 3 compact electric car after a company software update improved its poor braking performance.
The magazine says the wireless update of antilock braking software cut 19 feet from the car's stopping distance from 60 miles per hour.
A previous test found that it took 152 feet for the car to stop from 60. That was the longest braking distance of any modern car the magazine has tested.
But in a test after the update, the stopping distance fell to 133 feet. Consumer Reports says that's typical for a compact luxury car.
The improved braking raised the car's score high enough for it to be a recommended buy. But the magazine still has concerns over wind noise and the touch-screen controls.
Investigators said a Wingo, Kentucky woman is accused of taking money from her employer and drug charges.
According to Graves County Sheriff’s Office, Nichole Nelson was interviewed by investigators after the owner of KY Mart reported $700 was missing from the deposit bag, along with checks.
The sheriff’s office confirms Nelson admitted to stealing some of the money.
As she was leaving the store she reportedly tried to pull away from and spit on the deputy, according to the sheriff.
After searching her purse, deputies found methamphetamine. She was taken to the Graves County Jail
Nelson faces charges of theft by unlawful taking over $500 but less than $10,000, possession of a controlled substance first degree, first offense, possession of drug paraphernalia, disorderly conduct second degree and resisting arrest.
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× Severe thunderstorm warning remains in effect for Iroquois county
At 316 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Clifton, or 11
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HAZARD…Quarter size hail.
SOURCE…Radar indicated.
IMPACT…Damage to vehicles is expected.
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Source: Ghana FA
2017-10-07
Accra Hearts of Oak
The GFA Disciplinary Committee has taken the following decisions at its sitting at the GFA Secretariat Boardroom on Friday, October 6, 2017.
Accra Hearts of Oak SC vs Aduana Stars FC
The protest was dismissed with a cost of GHc1000 awarded against Accra Hearts of Oak SC.
*Written decision to be forwarded to the parties on Monday, October 9, 2017.
Aduana Stars FC vs Hearts of Oak SC
The protest was dismissed with a cost of GHc2000 awarded against Aduana Stars FC 50% of which is awarded in favour of Accra Hearts of Oak SC.
Great Olympics vs Hearts of Oak SC (Case 2)
The protest was dismissed as withdrawn. Cost of Ghc2000 awarded against Accra Great Olympics; 50% of which will be awarded in favour of Accra Hearts of Oak.
*Written decision to be forwarded to the parties on Monday, October 9, 2017.
4. Great Olympics vs Hearts of Oak (Case 1)
The case has been adjourned to Tuesday, October 10, 2017, at 4 pm.
David Petr, president and CEO of the Montgomery Country Economic Development Corporation describes how he wants to lead Montgomery County’s business community into a national leader. Petr started the job in September 2016 and has worked to emphasize the many assets provided by the region to take the county to another level.
SEOUL—Hyundai Motor Co. and affiliate Kia Motors Corp. are bracing for another challenging year after missing their sales targets for a second straight year on lackluster performances in China, the U.S. and other key markets.
Hyundai and Kia, which together form the world’s fifth-largest auto maker by sales, on Monday set their combined sales target for this year at 8.25 million cars, up 1.5% from a 2016 target of 8.13 million.
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UPDATE: The Midland Police Department is reporting Queston has been located.
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The Midland Police Department needs your help locating a missing person.
Authorities are looking for Queston Barton, 41.
Barton was last seen on Monday in the 200 block of N. Eisenhower Dr. wearing a light gray hoodie, light gray sweatpants and white Nike's.
If you know where Barton is, contact Midland Police at (432) 685-7108.
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This Saturday and Sunday, Oct 7th – 8th, North Canton residents Aaron Crewse and Dr. Jeff Mallette will attempt to qualify for the match play portion of the 2017 USGA Mid-Amateur Championship with 36-holes of stroke play in Atlanta.
Both players start on Saturday at Atlanta National Golf Club off the 10th tee, and finish Sunday at the primary tournament course, Capital City Club Crabapple.
Crewse starts at 12:30 pm, while Mallette goes at 1:25 pm.
LAKELAND, Fla. (WFLA) – Lakeland police are asking for the public’s help in finding a missing teen.
Nicholas Eugene Hamilton, 17, was last seen at his residence in North Lakeland on Tuesday, June 6.
He was wearing white shorts and a white hoodie.
No further details were provided.
Anyone with information on Hamilton’s whereabouts has been asked to contact the Lakeland Police Department at 863-834-6900.
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ISLAMABAD, Oct 6 (APP): The National Assembly session started on
Friday at 10:47 am with the recitation of verses from the Holy Quran and Naat.
Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq was in the chair.
The House would take up agenda items, question answer, calling attention
notices, presentation of periodical reports of various standing committees and motion of thanks.
A judge in Philadelphia has denied Meek Mill’s request for a new trial and the removal of another judge from the rapper’s case.
Rapper Meek Mill (Matt Rourke/AP file)
PHILADELPHIA — A judge in Philadelphia has denied Meek Mill’s request for a new trial and the removal of another judge from the rapper’s case.
Presiding Judge Leon Tucker told Mill in a Wednesday hearing that he doesn’t have jurisdiction over the matter.
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ordered Mill’s release from prison last month where he was serving a two- to four-year sentence on a probation violation related to a decade-old gun and drug conviction.
Mill’s lawyers want Judge Genece Brinkley removed from his case. They allege she’s been waging a vendetta against the rapper, including sending him to prison for the probation violations.
She has strongly defended her impartiality.
Prosecutors say they believe Mill should get a new trial because of questions raised about the credibility of his arresting officer.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - ‍La Torretta Lake Resort & Spa:
* Notification regarding a data breach suffered by Sabre hospitality solutions affecting reservations made at La Torretta Lake Resort & Spa
* ‍La Torretta Lake Resort & Spa - reports a data breach suffered by sabre hospitality solutions, an independent service provider to hotel​
* ‍La Torretta Lake Resort & Spa - data breach did not involve any systems at hotel or any information that guests provided to hotel directly​ Source text for Eikon:
April 3 Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc :
* MUFG lowers stake in Toshiba to 3.54 percent from 5.14 percent: regulatory filing Further company coverage: (Reporting By Chris Gallagher)
LOS ANGELES — Former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar has informed the mixed martial arts promotion that he is retired from competition.
The UFC confirmed Lesnar's decision Wednesday.
The decision doesn't affect Lesnar's professional wrestling career, where he has spent most of the past five years.
He returned from a 4 1/2-year MMA absence last July to beat Mark Hunt at UFC 200, but the result was overturned after Lesnar failed two doping tests. He was subsequently suspended from competition for a year by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, which administers the UFC's doping policy.
Lesnar's decision to retire means he has been removed from USADA's drug-testing pool, which monitors the fighters year-round.
If Lesnar decides to return to competition, he would have to serve the remaining five months of his suspension.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - United Overseas Bank Ltd:
* ‍DISPOSED 10.29% INTEREST IN MARCO POLO MARINE LTD AT S$0.035 PER MPML SHARE​
* DISPOSAL IS NOT EXPECTED TO HAVE A MATERIAL IMPACT ON EPS OF BANK FOR FY ENDING 31 DEC 2018 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (bangalore.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com)
A quick gaze into the crystal ball leads to the discovery of some startling sights that will appear over the next 12 months.
January
Following his unscheduled call to MUTV’s post-match phone-in, Usain Bolt announces that his ambition is one day to get through to the BBC’s 6-0-6. “It’s what every young kid growing up in Jamaica dreams of doing,” he says. But his chances are dashed when the BBC announces that he has been placed on their list of banned participants, alongside Piers, the Arsenal fan who always rings in to moan about Arsène Wenger. “We have a policy of barring persistent nuisance callers,” says a BBC spokesman. “Unless they are Robbie Savage, obviously.”
March 31 MKS Instruments Inc
* MKS Instruments makes a voluntary $50 million prepayment on its term loan
* MKS Instruments Inc - Prepayment is in addition to a scheduled principal payment of $1.6 million
* MKS Instruments Inc - Prepayment reduces outstanding principal amount of term loan to $575 million as of March 31, 2017, down from $780 million at origination Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The video of a passenger being dragged by an officer from a United Express flight shined an unwanted spotlight on the little-known police force that guards Chicago's two main airports and could threaten the agency's future. "That's why I've asked the Trump administration to stop overbooking until we set rules how the airlines can conduct themselves".
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A former New Jersey police officer convicted of causing a wrong-way crash that killed a fellow officer and another friend has been sentenced to up to 25 years in prison. WABC-TV reports that a judge on Staten Island gave Pedro Abad the maximum sentence on Wednesday - 8 1/3 to 25 years in prison.
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March 19(Reuters) - Marujun Co Ltd
* Says it plans to sell 100 percent stake in a Gifu-based automobile related unit, to two individuals and an automobile sales related firm Honda Cars Tokai, which is a consolidated subsidiary of VT Holdings Co Ltd
* Says the consolidated subsidiary of VT Holdings will hold 34 percent stake in the Gifu-based automobile related unit after the transaction
* Transaction date on March 30
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Economy & Politics Another Moi son joins criticism of DP Ruto
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Another son of retired President Daniel arap Moi has joined the opposition to Deputy President William Ruto’s ambitions, asking him to go slow on his 2022 presidential bid.
Raymond Moi, the Rongai MP, said Mr Ruto should concentrate his efforts on making sure President Uhuru Kenyatta wins a second term of office in the August 8 general election.
So far, Gideon Moi is the only member of the former first family to publicly oppose the Deputy President.
From left: Jasmine Malhi, Amanvir Hans, Vijayta Kaushal and Baljot Grewal were among a group of volunteers preparing care packages Sunday for Valentine's Day care packages for women's shelters. One of the hand-made Valentine's Day cards included in the care packages that were delivered to women's shelters across the GTA on Sunday.
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“It was setting this really big goal to qualify, to compete, and to finish the race, but also to show my kids and my wife that we can still do these fun things and accomplish these big goals.”
ASHEBORO, N.C. (WFMY) — A mom and her 19-year-old son are OK and lucky after a man robbed the mom, and shot at the son.
The mom was getting money from an ATM on North Fayetteville Street in Asheboro, when a man suddenly appeared, pushed her against her car and took the money, according to a police report.
The woman’s son was in the car and got out to help. The suspect then pulled a gun from his waist and fired it at the son, police said.
The bullet missed and the man ran away with the cash.
Police say the crime happened on New Year’s Day around 6:15 p.m.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court says foreign businesses cannot be sued in U.S. courts by foreign victims of human rights abuses and extremist attacks.
The justices voted 5-4 on Tuesday in favor of Arab Bank, which is based in Jordan. The bank was sued by Israeli victims of attacks in the West Bank and Gaza who claim that it helped finance the attacks.
The victims had tried to use the 18th-century Alien Tort Statute to hold the bank accountable for its role.
The decision continues the court’s paring back of a three-decade-old strategy by human rights lawyers to use civil suits to pursue individuals who may be responsible for torture and other atrocities, as well as companies with operations in countries with poor records in the area of human rights.
May 2 EXFO Inc:
* EXFO streamlines monitoring solutions portfolio
* EXFO Inc - staff reductions related to this product line and varied go-to-market adjustments will affect approximately 5pct of EXFO'S global workforce
* EXFO Inc - EXFO will significantly reduce investments in passive wireless monitoring which represented less than 5pct of total sales
* EXFO Inc - company will also incur one-time restructuring costs of US$4.0 million in Q3 of 2017
* EXFO Inc - following restructuring, which should be completed in Q4 of fiscal 2017, EXFO intends to benefit from annual cost savings of US$8.0 million
* EXFO Inc says co has streamlined its monitoring solutions portfolio to focus on testing, active service assurance, fiber monitoring and analytics Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Every January the Navajo Times names its “Person of the Year.” This time around, for the first time, the honoree is deceased. The Times’ reporters, photographers and editorial staff have named Ashlynne Mike as their 2016 “Person of the
Year.”
11-year old Ashlynne, a Navajo, was the little girl kidnapped from a school bus stop in May and then brutally murdered. Her younger brother was also taken, but he escaped unharmed. The case caused heartbreak and sadness across the United States.
The Times decision to name Ashlynne as their “Person of the Year” was based on how, in death, she brought attention to the need for the Navajo Nation to introduce the Amber Alert system across their nation.
The young girl was taken in the late afternoon, yet an Amber Alert was not issued until many hours later; early the next morning. Her body was found near the Shiprock pinnacle. The suspect in the case was arrested and charged soon after.
Parliament has failed to find answers regarding who initiated the idea of the 6 billion shillings reward after the former attorney General Fred Ruhindi accused President Yoweri Museveni of initiating the idea of a reward to winning team.
The attorney general told the committee that his letter was a follow up on the president’s promise and that’s how he got caught up in the trap.
Man self-immolates over domestic dispute
LAHORE: A 63-year-old man set himself ablaze over a domestic dispute in Shafiqabad police limits Wednesday. Police said Hanif of Mohalla Ferozpura Timber Market. had contracted two marriages and retired from Sui Gas Department. He was jobless after retirement over which he used to face the wrath of two wives. On Wednesday, he had a scuffle with his wife over poor finances. He got dejected, locked himself in a room, sprinkled petrol on his body and lit fire which left him severely burnt. The family tried to extinguish fire but he succumbed to his burns.
Valley Center Fire crews are working with Sheriff’s deputies to rescue a horse that fell into the Hellhole Canyon Preserve.
The animal is at the bottom of the canyon in a 5-foot deep ditch.
The horse and 17-year-old rider were riding in the canyon just before sunset when the horse fell on the rider. She was assisted out of the canyon by helicopter and is being treated for minor injuries. County Animal Service’s Large Animal Rescue Team is now responding.
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Jan 02, Colombo: Rigid Tyre Corporation Ltd. equipped with the latest technology will invest Rs. 11.25 billion to build a new tire plant in the Board of Investments Industrial Zone in Wagawatta, Horana.
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Former Oakland Raiders offensive tackle Marshall Newhouse, right, trips over Miami Dolphins middle linebacker Kiko Alonso and fumbles the ball during a game on Nov. 5, 2017, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Lynne Sladky AP Photo
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PORT and terminal operator PSA International posted a 5.1 per cent rise in full-year net profit to S$1.23 billion on higher revenue and container throughput at its terminals worldwide.
Revenue for the year ended Dec 31, 2017, was 7.8 per cent higher at S$3.97 billion.
1:41 Clovis West girls basketball nationally ranked Pause
1:06 First baby of 2017 in the Fresno area born at Clovis hospital
0:33 Detectives nab woman and man who stole $2,500 in Christmas gifts
1:18 Troubles continue at Fresno's Hotel California
2:45 Understanding the Electoral College: 'A process not a place'
2:35 What were the 5 best video games of 2016?
2:43 Meet the adorable Victor E., Fresno State's real-life bulldog mascot
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1:17 After 89 years, Madera's Bridge Store closing
Frontline Ltd. (the “Company”) announces the filing of its annual report on Form
20-F for the year ended December 31, 2017.
The annual report can be downloaded from the Company’s website www.frontline.bm
or from the link below. Additionally, shareholders can request a hard copy of
our complete audited financial statements free of charge by writing us at:
PO Box HM 1593, Par-la-Ville Place
Hamilton HM 08
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Police said the body of Chawalwit Kaewkulsri, 23, was retrieved from the reservoir of Rajabhat Uttaradit University in Muang district at 10.38pm following a search of about an hour.
Friends called police after Chalwalwit drowned while swimming with four friends at night. The friends tried unsuccessfully to locate him in the dark water
Jim Stewart, New York Times, discusses the challenges facing Qualcomm from Apple now that Broadcom’s takeover bid has been quashed.
A West Bay man was found unresponsive around 8 a.m. on (3 July) Tuesday at a house on Peace Lane and according to a police statement he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police said the circumstances of the death do not appear suspicious at this time. They say an inquest will be held to determine the cause of death. The man’s identity has yet to be released.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Harri Sateri stopped 32 shots for his first career victory, and the Florida Panthers beat the New York Islanders 4-1 Tuesday night.
Mike Matheson, Evgenii Dadonov, Keith Yandle and Jonathan Huberdeau scored for Florida, which snapped a three-game skid and improved to 3-6-1 since closing December with five straight victories.
Sateri was making his fourth start with Roberto Luongo and James Reimer sidelined by lower-body injuries. The 28-year-old rookie, who spent the previous three seasons in the KHL, made his NHL debut Jan. 2 at Minnesota and came in 0-3-0 with 4.59 goals-against average.
Adam Pelech scored for the Islanders, who have lost four of their last six. Jaroslav Halak, starting for the sixth straight game and 15th in the last 17, finished with 36 saves.
Arsenal could launch a summer bid for Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Jan Oblak, according to the Evening Standard.
The Gunners are tipped to sign a new keeper ahead of the 2018/19 campaign, with the report claiming that Colombia international David Ospina is almost certain to leave this summer, while Petr Cech’s position as Arsene Wenger’s no.1 is under threat following his shaky performances of late.
Slovenia international Oblak, aged 25, is touted as a potential target.
He came through the ranks at his homeland at Olimpija Ljubljana, joining Benfica in 2010 and moving on to Atletico in 2014.
He has since clocked up 136 appearances for the Spanish side and established himself as one of Europe’s top keepers.
But the report suggests that Arsenal’s hopes of attracting Oblak could rest on them securing Champions League football for next season, which currently looks unlikely.
A second year away from Europe’s top club competition might be unappealing for Oblak and would also impact on the Gunners’ spending power.
BANGKOK (AP) — A French tourist who tried to have her picture taken with a crocodile in Thailand was injured when the reptile snapped at her when she got too close.
The woman, who is in her 40s, suffered a severe bite wound to her leg Sunday at the Khao Yai National Park, said Thanya Netithammakul, head of the National Park, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Department.
She had been squatting next to the animal, posing for a picture, but she tipped over and the crocodile snapped, the official told the Bangkok Post in a story published Monday.
The attack happened Sunday off the nature study trail in the Haew Suwat waterfall area.
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Nigerians blasts Mrs. Folorunso Alakija for staging lavish wedding for son
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First Manhattan Co. maintained its stake in shares of Science Applications International Corporation during the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC.
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Oji interviews the cast of "Monogamy" to find out the meaning behind the new web series.
The show airs on the Urban Movie channel, starring Jill Marie Jones, Brian White and Vanessa Simmons.
According to the cast, the series explores the meaning of monogamy, whether it works and the drama that comes along with it.
You can stream the new show on the Urban Movie channel website.
Mean Girls on Broadway has officially opened, and Tina Fey stopped by the Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Friday to share our first musical glimpse of the show.
Fey wrote the play (and the 2004 movie of the same name), and her husband, Jeff Richmond, wrote the music for the show.
The soundtrack hasn’t been released just yet, but Fey introduced us to the track that was performed during The Tonight Show.
"This song comes at a pivotal moment in act two, when everyone at school has basically lost their minds," Fey explains.
Barrett Wilbert Weed, who plays the role of Janis Sarkisian in the show, performed “I’d Rather be Me.”
Mean Girls is now playing daily at the August Wilson Theater in New York. The original cast recording of the show’s soundtrack will be released on June 15.
Greek authorities have agreed to extradite to France the Georgian suspected head of an international crime ring specializing in robberies and burglaries.
Lasha Shushanashvili, 57, was among 14 people arrested, in coordination with France, in April in the northern city of Thessaloniki during a two-day operation involving more than 100 police officers.
A further 17 suspected members of the crime ring were arrested in France.
Shushanashvilis lawyers said they would appeal to Greeces supreme court against Wednesday's extradition ruling by Thessaloniki judicial authorities.
Shushanashvili was first arrested in Greece in 2012, and sentenced to 14 years' imprisonment for heading an international criminal ring allegedly involved in armed robberies and at least one contract killing.
In fewer than three years, he secured early release on health grounds. [AP]
Steven, a teen from Walla Walla, Washington, did what so many other teens do: He smoked weed and took an array of other drugs. He was put on probation for criminal offenses and, at the age of 17, he nearly killed himself from an overdose.
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It's another cloudy start to the day as tropical moisture continues to invade Southwest Florida. Temperatures are also very warm out this morning with most places starting in the mid to upper 70s.
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COPENHAGEN, June 15 (Reuters) - The U.S. Coast Guard said on Thursday a terminal at the Port of Charleston in South Carolina will reopen and a safety zone has been lifted after investigating a "potential threat" of a dirty bomb on a container ship.
"Unified Command determines no existing threat to the port. Terminal will reopen and safety zone has been lifted," the U.S. Coast Guard Southeast said on Twitter.
There were four containers where a threat was posed at the terminal, it said. "These have been scanned and cleared by authorities."
Maersk Line, the world's biggest container shipping company and part of A.P. Moller-Maersk, said in a statement on Thursday the U.S. Coast Guard had informed it of a threat of a "dirty bomb" aboard one of its vessels. It said all crew members were safe and ashore. (Reporting by Jacob Gronholt-Pedersen and Stine Jacobsen; editing by Jason Neely)
Kentucky’s Hammertowne has released a debut single in advance of their next project for Mountain Fever Records.
It’s the title track from Hillbilly Heroes, written by the band’s guitarists, Dave Carroll and Scott Tackett. Scott sings the song that tells about falling in love with bluegrass music, something we can all relate to.
Hammertowne is Tackett and Carroll on guitar and vocals, Bryan Russell on bass, Chaston Carroll on mandolin, and Brent Pack on banjo.
The single can be purchased now from Amazon and other online resellers, and is available to radio programmers from Airplay Direct. Pre-orders for the Hillbilly Heroes album will include an instant download of the single.
Look for the full album to hit on June 2.
THEY'RE HERE FOR YOUConVal's Gender-Sexuality Alliance is open to all students and is working to create a more accepting school, change stereotypes, and organize events to raise awareness about the LGBT community. The group offers a community for anyone t ConVal senior Felix Smith recently made a short film that tells the story of two transgender students: Chris Clark and August George.
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Defense Secretary Jim Mattis is looking to the Middle East and North Africa for broader contributions and new ideas to fight Islamic extremism as the Trump administration fleshes out its counterterrorism strategy.
The vehicle went up in flames in a lay-by at the southern end of Loch Lomond.
A82: Firefighters tackled blaze with foam jet. Heather Wilson
Fuel leaking from a burning lorry set the A82 ablaze and shut the route for hours.
The vehicle caught fire in a lay-by at the southern end of Loch Lomond at 9.30pm on Sunday.
Witnesses reported hearing several loud bangs and seeing fire spread across the road near Duck Bay.
Firefighters used a high-pressure foam jet to tackle the fire and the road remained shut until 1.30am.
A spokeswoman for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said: "We were was alerted at 21.24pm on Sunday to reports of a lorry fire on the A82.
"Two fire appliances were immediately mobilised to the scene of the incident, at a lay-by between Balloch and Duck Bay.
"Firefighters used a high pressure foam jet to extinguish the small fire. Crews left the scene after ensuring the area was made safe."
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Belleville West head coach Joe Muniz and the Maroons take the podium to discuss their season and victory over Whitney Young in the IHSA Class 4A state championship game. Todd Eschman teschman@bnd.com
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Bay County Sheriff deputies are investigating the deaths of two people. The bodies were found in a northern Kawkawlin Township house about noon Friday.
Technicians from the Michigan State Police Crime Lab are assisting with the investigation. No other information was immediately released.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - EURO CERVANTES SOCIMI SA:
* SAID ON THURSDAY REVISED ITS FY 2018 FINANCIAL GUIDANCE
* SEES FY 2018 REVENUE AT 5.3 MILLION EUROS VERSUS PREVIOUS GUIDANCE OF 0.6 MILLION EUROS
* SEES FY 2018 NET LOSS AT 21.4 MILLION EUROS VERSUS PREVIOUS GUIDANCE OF NET LOSS OF 26.0 MILLION EUROS
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COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — The Norwegian organization that oversees the Nobel Peace Prize says a concert typically held after the annual ceremony won't take place in 2018.
Norwegian Nobel Institute Director Olav Njolstad said Tuesday that the concert was put on "temporary leave" because of "a wish to re-think the concert format and content."
Since the first concert in 1994, the event has drawn big names from the entertainment industry. Lionel Richie, Bon Jovi, Aretha Franklin and Mary J. Blige are among the performers who have hosted the event.
The winner of the Nobel Peace Prize is announced in October while the award ceremony and concert usually are held in Oslo on Dec. 10, the anniversary of award founder Alfred Nobel's death.
CHICAGO, Ill. (WBAY) – The insanely popular American Girl doll line has some new characters, including its first boy doll.
The company unveiled Logan Everett during a Facebook Live event Tuesday.
Logan plays drums for his friend Tenney Grant, a songwriter trying to make it big in Nashville.
“Tenney and Logan challenge each other to grow as musicians, and their partnership teaches girls the importance of being open to collaboration and compromise,” American Girl says.
The company says a boy doll has been a top request for decades.
Also in this year’s announcement: Gabriela is the 2017 Girl of the Year; and the return of favorite historical character Felicity.
The new dolls go on sale on Feb. 16.
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After defeating number one Baylor earlier in the week in Morgantown, the West Virginia Mountaineers used that momentum to pick up a road win over Texas 74-72 on Saturday.
Jevon Carter led the Mountaineers with 17 points. Teyvon Myers and Tarik Phillip each had double digits in the victory.
The Mountaineers improve to 15-2 and 4-1 in the Big 12. Next up, the Mountaineers host Oklahoma on Wednesday night.
Police have arrested a suspect after a man was shot in the leg at the Montreal Lake Cree Nation on Monday. In the early hours of the morning, Waskesiu and Montreal Lake RCMP received multiple complaints about a man carrying a firearm.
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Archaeologists working on the Macroom Bypass are striking today as part of an ongoing pay dispute.
UNITE, the trade union representing the eight workers is holding a protest in Macroom town in solidarity; it is claimed the company is refusing to engage with the workers collectively.
Irish Archaeological Consultancy says it deals directly with staff on contractual matters and says it has been offering salary packages on projects, including the Macroom Bypass, up to 4% above what UNITE are seeking.
IAC says the archaeologists working on the Macroom Bypass were informed last Friday that their work would be completed by this Friday.
It says every effort will be made to accommodate the workers on other projects, where possible.
Richie Browne is UNITE Regional Coordinating Officer:
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A huge night from Tucker and some strong pitching performances across the minors. See how the teams and prospects performed in their games last night.
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You’re distracting me,
waiting when I am unsure that you are what’s good for me
or if I deserve you.
Success, do you deserve the best
or to move on to what’s next?
Hard to focus even when you’re always in your own zone
or even when you’re alone.
All Black because you feel like an outsider,
when really all you are is different.
K for KNOWLEDGEABLE, V for VACANT,
when really as long as you have knowledge
it is impossible for you to feel vacant
when that is the best thing you can have.
Things to make you feel a way that you should not,
ways that you feel that you can not control,
ways of life.
You never know what exactly is next
so you live life like flipping a coin or rolling dice.
Knowledge forever, vacant like you don’t have a thing
when really you got it.
Knowledge separates you from all of them.
You are different KV.
The Costa Rican Football Federation (FEDEFUT) has announced Friday's World Cup qualifier at home to Honduras will instead be played on Saturday at 16:00 local time (22:00 GMT).
Tropical storm Nate has caused havoc in Costa Rica, as well as in Honduras and across Central America, and the decision was made to postpone the match over concerns for supporter safety.
Obviously #Nate isn't well organized at the moment. Tomorrow is a key day to see how intact it emerges from Honduras for strengthening pic.twitter.com/Qbg712HnL9 — Eric Blake 🌀 (@EricBlake12) October 5, 2017
"We are in solidarity with the situation and we believe that this event should be moved to this day, hoping that the weather conditions will be more favourable and thus not put at risk the fans who will be at the stadium this day," said FEDEFUT president Rodolfo Villalobos.
Costa Rica are second in the CONCACAF standings, sitting three points behind leaders Mexico, while Honduras are just one point adrift of automatic qualification.
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - Skywest Inc:
* SKYWEST, INC. REPORTS COMBINED NOVEMBER 2017 TRAFFIC FOR SKYWEST AIRLINES AND EXPRESSJET AIRLINES
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A North Little Rock police spokesman says there is no threat to the public following a report of a suspicious package in North Little Rock on Monday afternoon.
According to Sgt. Amy Cooper with the North Little Rock Police Department, the package in question had some boxer shorts in it.
3 p.m. UPDATE
Police are investigating a suspicious package in North Little Rock, according to a department spokesman.
North Little Rock Police Department Sgt. Amy Cooper said authorities were dispatched to the 700 block of Main Street on Monday afternoon.
She said North Little Rock police are on scene. Further information on the situation was not immediately available.
× Accident shuts down I-70 westbound, child critically injured
ST. LOUIS – First responders are on the scene of a serious multi-vehicle accident on I-70 just west of downtown St. Louis. Paramedics are treating multiple patients and have transported one critically injured child.
Authorities have shut down the interstate at St. Louis Avenue.
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The singer appeared live via satellite on her show from rehearsals for his upcoming Super Bowl halftime show on Feb. 4, surrounded by members of his band, the Tennessee Kids.
DeGeneres fished for inside information regarding the halftime performance, but the pop star was not giving up and secrets. "It's going to be a spectacular spectacular," he joked.
The singer paused to announce that he'd sent DeGeneres a birthday gift, with a stagehand bringing out a large bouquet of pink flowers. Timberlake wrapped the segment by having the band and studio audience join him in singing "Happy Birthday" to the talk show host. Watch the heartwarming moment - here.
AMAZING FIREWORKS DISPLAYS
There are so many fun events happening around Minnesota this 4th of July, that I started thinking about some of the best fireworks displays that I've ever seen? I searched for the best fireworks displays and this amazing video popped up. There are some incredible displays of flash and brilliance.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson enter a hall during their meeting in Moscow, Russia, April 12, 2017. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov
MOSCOW Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said at a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson in Moscow on Wednesday that it was important not to allow a repeat of U.S. strikes in Syria.
Lavrov said the strikes carried out by the United States on a Syrian airbase last week were unlawful.
He added that he expected to hold frank and honest discussions with Tillerson on forming a broad anti-terrorism coalition.
(Reporting by Yeganeh Torbati and Vladimir Soldatkin; Writing by Denis Pinchuk; Editing by Alexander Winning)
PanARMENIAN.Net - The leader of Israeli political party Yesh Atid, Yair Lapid, has spoken out against Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan, invoking the Armenian Genocide to denounce the leader of the Muslim nation, The Times of Israel reports.
His comments came after Erdogan vowed to use “all means to fight” against the US recognition of Jerusalem as the country’s capital.
“Palestine is an innocent victim… As for Israel, it is a terrorist state, yes, terrorist!” Erdogan said. “We will not abandon Jerusalem to the mercy of a state that kills children.”
“Those who deny the murder of children in the Armenian Genocide should not preach morality at us,” Lapid tweeted on Sunday.
Israel — along with other countries, including the United States — has refrained from formally recognizing the Armenian Genocide over fears of angering Turkey. Lapid has publicly called on Israel to recognize the targeted mass killings of 1.5 million Armenians as genocide.
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How many David Davis’s are there? After all, you never seem to get the same answer from him if you ask him the same question more than once, so it stands to reason that there might be more than one. And how angry will one wing or other of the Conservative Party be when they find out what the actual answer is?
But enough of Brexit, it’s time for tonight’s musical interlude. We haven’t had any suggestions, so what have I got for you tonight?
Confusion seems to be the order of the day, so here’s something from the Beatles…
Enjoy, and I’ll see you next week…
Wood Group’s £2.2bn takeover of Amec Foster Wheeler is set to escape an in-depth investigation by the competitions watchdog after the companies offered to sell off major North Sea assets.
The Competitions and Markets Authority said the disposals “might be acceptable” as the two companies look to avoid the merger being referred for an in-depth investigation.
The CMA is considering the proposal after an earlier investigation found that the tie-up could “significantly reduce customers’ ability to obtain competitive bids, which could lead to increased prices and affect the competitiveness of the oil and gas industry in the UK”.
A listener recently asked advice on how to reply to a work-related e-mail from a very nice client. Even though the message was related to business, it also included an invitation to receive a link for religious material. Working in a public sector job where separation exists between church and state, the recipient was unsure how to respond and felt it inappropriate to engage the request.
Although we advise against it in professional communication, people will often include "God bless" or quotes from famous thinkers in an e-mail signature. If the link you receive is embedded in the signature, there's no need to reply about it. But if the message is a specific request for you to visit the link, consider responding by saying, "I saw the link you sent and, no, I'm not interested."
Be sure to follow that up with a polite closing such as, "talk to you soon" or "have a nice weekend," to maintain the good rapport you have with your associate.
Listen to this podcast of Awesome Etiquette to hear more on the topic.
MUSIC
IHEARTRADIO TOP 10 SONGS IN L.A.
1. Love On The Brain: Rihanna
2. Shape of You: Ed Sheeran
3. Passionfruit: Drake
4. That’s What I Like: Bruno Mars
5. Counting Stars: OneRepublic
6. Demons: Imagine Dragons
7. Fake Love: Drake
8. When I Was Your Man: Bruno Mars
9. Stay: Rihanna
10. One More Night: Maroon 5
IHEARTRADIO TOP 10 ARTISTS IN L.A.
1. Drake
2. Bruno Mars
3. Linkin Park
4. Ed Sheeran
5. The Chainsmokers
6. Shawn Mendes
7. Migos
8. Imagine Dragons
9. Adele
10. Eagles
the brush off
i’m not a morning person.
i purse my lips, my brain flipping
sleepily through pages of trivial to do lists
while cursing the night for leaving so soon
morning sits quietly, lonely
not quite meeting my gaze even though
we’re in the same room.
but i’ll love her soon enough.
around lunch time my heart will pick up
the moodiness and push it aside
then i’ll tell her she doesn’t have to hide
anymore, she can come along for the ride
and we’ll sit side by side, i’ll feel wistful
as the last hours of the sunset slide
under the blankets and covers
i sit quietly, lonely
knowing i should love her more
since she raises the sun high in the sky
pouring more time, more days into my cup
but there are just some days
i can’t bother to wake up
Experiments make up most of the 6,400 pounds of cargo. That includes 20 mice. The Dragon capsule is also doubling as an ice cream truck this time. There was extra freezer space, so NASA packed little cups of vanilla, chocolate and birthday cake ice cream for the station's crew of six, as well as ice cream candy bars. Those treats should be especially welcomed by U.S. astronaut Peggy Whitson, in orbit since November.
NEW YORK (AP) — Hundreds of public school teachers in New York City have landed tickets to the hottest show on Broadway.
Some 400 teachers from schools in all five boroughs will attend Wednesday night’s performance of the sold-out, Tony Award-winning musical “Hamilton.”
The teachers were selected by the city’s Department of Education and via a lottery held by Teach For America-New York, a nonprofit educational organization. Barclays is also involved in the performance for educators through a partnership with the organization and the Education Department.
The Broadway show’s organizers hope the musical’s message of diversity and inclusiveness will resonate with educators and their students.
The teachers going to the show are educators who teach a variety of subjects in schools across the city.
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Metro Transit suspended Green Line traffic at Dale Street in St. Paul during rush hour this evening after a shooting at or near a light rail stop.
According to scanner audio released by Police Clips, there were reports of a shooting at a light rail platform at University and Dale. There appeared to be at least one gunshot wound victim, according to the audio.
Metro Transit spokesman Howie Padilla said one person was taken to Regions Hospital in St. Paul. The person’s condition was unknown.
The incident is being investigated by Metro Transit police.
Metro Transit tweeted that traffic is expected to be restored later Monday evening. People should also expect delays along the Green Line.
SPPD investigating a shooting death in the area of Fuller Ave and St Albans St N. Media availability will be at this intersection at 7:30 pm — St. Paul Police PIO (@sppdPIO) April 17, 2017
While the G650GS and K1300S may not necessarily be considered suddenly obsolete, it appears they no longer fit the BMW Motorrad business plan. The 650 has effectively been replaced by the F700GS, and the growing popularity of small-bore sporties from other manufacturers and BMW’s own 310GS means there's little call for the stalwart single of old.
The K1300S meanwhile, once the sportiest of BMW’s inline fours, has also been eclipsed by more powerful fours from Japan, and by the even sportier BMW S1000RR. The Bavarians were among the first to bring features like ABS and electrically adjustable suspension to the sportbike menu, but it didn’t take the competition long to respond.
So BMW isn’t necessary thinning the herd, but rather responding to changing market trends, more focused competition and economic realities.
Buster Posey of the San Francisco Giants falls backwards after he was hit in the head with a pitch by Taijuan Walker of the Arizona Diamondbacks in the bottom of the first inning at AT&T Park Those good feelings were pushed away in the first inning, when the San Francisco Giants and their fans watched superstar catcher and face of the franchise, Buster Posey , take a 94-mile-per-hour fastball off his helmet, sending him to the ground in a heap. "He's fine right now".
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The Seattle Mariners have reportedly been eyeing Minnesota Twins right-hander Ervin Santana for some time, but the possibility of a deal has become less likely because of changes in the standings.
According to Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times, talks between the two clubs are "on hold" now that the Twins have surpassed the Mariners in the American League wild-card race -- essentially transforming Minnesota into a buyer rather than a seller.
Seattle is in desperate need of starting pitching with James Paxton recently joining Felix Hernandez on the disabled list. Santana, 34, owns a 3.28 ERA across 24 starts for the Twins this season. He's due $13.5 million in 2018 with a club option for 2019 and a vesting option for 2020.
It's unclear if Minnesota has placed the 13-year veteran on revocable waivers this month, a necessary action for any trade to be consummated.
-- Nick Ostiller
NEW YORK (AP) — The latest on developments in financial markets (All times local):
9:35 a.m.
Big gains in consumer prices and retail sales are sending bond prices lower and yields higher in early trading. Bank stocks rose along with bond yields, but most other stocks fell.
The yield on the 10-year Treasury note rose to 2.51 percent Wednesday, up from 2.47 percent late Tuesday.
The higher bond yields sent high-dividend stocks broadly lower for the second day running. Utilities, real estate companies and phone companies fell more than the rest of the market.
The Standard & Poor's 500 index fell 1 point to 2,336.
The Dow Jones industrial average rose 20 points, or 0.1 percent, to 20,525. The Nasdaq composite increased 1 point to 5,784.
More stocks fell than rose on the New York Stock Exchange.
“Social Animals” is far darker than its colorful, exhibitionist exterior lets on. As the film builds to a climax, it swings wildly in tone, each scene feeling disconnected from the one before. Despite losing some narrative cohesiveness along the way, Bennett manages to steer the film to a happy, if somewhat unearned, ending.
BRIEF-Jiayuan International Group updates on contracted sales for Month of May
* For period from 1 May 2017 to 31 May 2017 contracted sales of group was approximately RMB699.0 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Johnson (wrist) participated in the non-contact portions of Monday's practice, Kyle Goon of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
This is the first encouraging sign from Johnson since he was diagnosed with tendon instability in his right wrist, as it's the first report of him practicing since he was sidelined on Oct. 31. Given that it's still non-contact, it seems safe to say that Johnson won't return for Tuesday's game in Chicago, but it looks like the veteran swingman is close to being back to full health.
Facebook shares tumbled Monday following reports that user data had been inappropriately obtained. Cambridge Analytica, whose clients included Donald Trump's presidential campaign, reportedly used the data of 50 million Facebook users without their permission. (Published 46 minutes ago)
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by Ahtra Elnashar
VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis has insisted that indigenous peoples must give prior consent for any economic activity on their ancestral lands – an indirect critique as the Donald Trump administration seeks to advance construction on a $3.8 billion oil pipeline over opposition from American Indians.
Francis met Wednesday with representatives of indigenous peoples attending a U.N. agricultural meeting in Rome. He said the key issue facing them is how to reconcile the right to development with protection of their cultures and territories.
He said “the right to prior and informed consent” should always prevail especially “when planning economic activities which may interfere with indigenous cultures and their ancestral relationship to the Earth.”
The Cheyenne River and Standing Rock Sioux tribes are suing to stop the Dakota Access project.
One team less, following the exit of RBC Lions, seven (7) teams are poised and ready to continue their journey to becoming the DAVA Business League Champions. DOMLEC, N2N, Police, Prison, NEP Workers, Petro Stars and BNS will battle it out in the month of June as the league which was halted by Hurricane Maria reconvenes.
Games kick off this weekend at 12th Street Canefield. On Saturday DOMLEC will take on N2N from 3:00pm, followed by a clash between Petro Stars and NEP. Sunday will bring Prison across the net from BNS.
The association is grateful to all the companies participating and thanks them for their continued interest. All volleyball players and lovers are encouraged to come out to support and enjoy the games this and every weekend in June.
The Pentagon announced Monday it will begin a new review of its nuclear posture at the direction of President Trump, amid rising tensions on the Korean Peninsula over Pyongyang’s missile firings and potentially a sixth nuclear test.
Hoffenheim head coach Julian Nagelsmann insists Liverpool will be just as strong in their UEFA Champions League qualifier without the likes of Coutinho, Lallana and Sturridge.
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Three people were arrested early on Sunday after an attempted arson attack at a synagogue in the Swedish city of Gothenburg, a spokeswoman for the Swedish Prosecution Authority said.
There were no reports of injuries and the fire did not reach the synagogue or an adjacent meeting house where Jewish youths had gathered when the attack took place late on Saturday, Swedish media reported.
The spokeswoman gave no motive for the attack. It was not clear if it was linked to the U.S. recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.
Security for synagogues in Stockholm has been raised after the incident in Gothenburg, news agency TT reported.
NZD/USD dumped amid weak fundamentals and extends post-FOMC slide. FOMC hiked rates late-Wednesday and called for one more hike this year alongside balance sheet normalization. Data released earlier today showed New Zealand GDP came in at 0.5% q/q vs …
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US President Donald Trump has praised North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's actions as 'very honourable'. President Trump says discussions on a planned summit are going well, but has played down expectations of a quick denuclearisation deal. Trump says he won't repeat the mistakes of past administrations, by relaxing sanctions too early in pursuit of deals with North Korea. Kim Jong-un is due to meet his South Korean counterpart at a summit at the demilitarized zone on Thursday.
× President Trump on Charlottesville attack: ‘Justice will be delivered’
WASHINGTON– President Trump is expected to strongly and directly condemn the Charlottesville attack during remarks soon, saying: “To anyone who acted criminally in this weekend’s racist violence, you will be held fully accountable. Justice will be delivered.”
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Fast Forward is a video interview series where we have conversations about living in the future. Today my guest is SAP's Steve Singh , who talks AI, automation, and the future of travel technology.
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In this April 3 2017 photo, snow covering the Sierra Nevadas is seen in the background of the PG&E hydroelectric dam at Spaulding Lake in Nevada County. Rich Pedroncelli AP
BRUSSELS—Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called on Palestinians to accept Jerusalem as Israel’s capital on Monday, saying that was the best way to advance serious peace talks.
Speaking on his first ever official trip to the European Union capital, Mr. Netanyahu said last week’s decision by President Donald Trump to recognize Jerusalem as the Israeli capital had “put facts squarely on the table.”
“Peace...
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FULL TIME! Wales 34 Scotland 7
A nightmare day for Scotland as they are put to the sword in Cardiff.
The Principality Stadium remains a nightmare venue for the men in dark blue and today was absolutely no different.
Gregor Townsend’s men started brightly but were hit with an early sucker-punch and it was all downhill from there as Leigh Halfpenny scored two tries and produced a masterful kicking display.
It’s the worst possible opening to this 6 Nations campaign for Scotland after some pretty high expectations in the build up.
At the very least, it can only get better... surely?
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Greaterchina Professional Services Ltd :
* Qtrly loss attributable to owners of co HK$116.6 million versus loss of HK$22.3 million
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Loadmasters from the 386th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron secure pallets in the cargo area of a C-130H Hercules Dec. 23, 2016 at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. They loaded approximately 18,500 pounds of goods onto the Hercules. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Andrew Park)
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This elephant wasted no time enjoying the sunshine with a pool party of its own
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When spring finally arrives, it’s hard to resist the call of the pool – and that was certainly the case for Samudra the elephant at Oregon Zoo.
https://www.independent.ie/world-news/and-finally/this-elephant-wasted-no-time-enjoying-the-sunshine-with-a-pool-party-of-its-own-36840712.html
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Mayweather Promotions CEO Leonard Ellerbe took some time to talk boxing with me a few days ago.
There's no shortage of relevant stories and events taking place in Ellerbe's world. We talked about the massive upcoming April 21 card. Gervonta Davis will chase another world title as he takes on Jesus Cuellar. Jermall Charlo will face Hugh Centeno Jr. in a battle for the interim WBC middleweight title and Adrien Broner clashes with Jessie Vargas.
Ellerbe and I touched on each of those fights as well as discussed the prospects and predictions for bouts between Jermall and Jermell Charlo against Canelo Alvarez, and of course, we talked about Floyd Mayweather potentially climbing into the UFC's Octagon to test himself in the world of mixed martial arts.
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St. Vincent’s to host seminar on joint replacement
St. Vincent’s Medical Center surgeons, therapists and nurses will conduct a free seminar about options for knee and hip replacement at 6 April 10 at St. Vincent’s Health & Wellness Center, 3272 Main St., Stratford. Guests will learn about the range of options available to them, including non-surgical and surgical options for knee and hip pain.
To register, visit https://www.stvincents.org/Community-Wellness/Events-Classes/Ortho-Seminaror call 475-210-5409.
The General Secretariat for Civil Protection on Tuesday declared the Ionian island of Zakynthos to be in a state of emergency amid of spate of wild fires that have tested firefighting services over the past two days.
The announcement following a request by Zakynthos Mayor Pavlos Kolokotsas late on Monday. He asked for the island to be declared in a state of emergency for the next six months.
In comments to the Athens-Macedonia News Agency, Kolokotsas claimed that the island had been targeted by arsonists, noting that on Tuesday alone 12 fires were burning simultaneously.
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“Binge watching” is a term associated with multiple practices of serial narrative consumption afforded by digital infrastructures. This paper tracks the normalization of the term “binge watching” in the press. I look at the archives of the New York Times, Atlantic, Wall Street Journal, Daily News, New York Post, Slate, and the criticism of several prominent journalists from the 1980s to 2016 to trace the phrase and its evolving social relevance. I find that for journalists, the episode, not the hour is the fundamental unit of the “binge watch”. Journalists participated in the construction of “binge watching” as an all-consuming experience that takes place at the expense of daily life. At the same time, they contradicted this construction by using the term to represent practices of serial media consumption that fit seamlessly within existing patterns of work and leisure.
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An addiction therapist in Venice said the 'Juul' e-cigarette — an odorless vaping pen with a sleek design reportedly popular with teens — has addictive nicotine in it that poses dangers to its users. Mary Beth McDade reports for the KTLA 5 News at 10 on February 2, 2018.
St. LANDRY PARISH, La. (KLFY)- The body of a 21-year-old Shreveport woman was found in Lake Dubuisson early this morning.
According to the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office, a fisherman headed to Toledo Bend hooked the woman’s purse containing her ID this morning and contacted authorities.
A search and rescue team found her body in the lake at about 10:30 a.m. today, Sheriff Bobby Guidroz said.
Guidroz said the woman was reportedly abducted while visiting Alexandria. Investigators believe her body had been in the lake since last night or the day before.
The identity of the victim will not be released until next of kin has been notified.
We have a news crew headed to the scene.
Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s 337-948-6516.
Are you looking for a new furry friend? Meet Lady!
Lady (A370060) is a 14-year-old dog who was surrendered because her owner could no longer keep her. Lady is a little shy, but she's a sweet senior girl. Her previous owner said that she is car-trained, leash-trained and housebroken. She knows basic commands, and gets along with children and other dogs. Lady can't wait to find a new family!
The adoption fee for dogs is $55; however, Lady's adoption fee has been waived due to our Senior Pets promotion. Fees include sterilization, vaccinations and a microchip.
Orange County Animal Services is located at 2769 Conroy Road, near the Mall at Millenia. The shelter is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. For more information, please call 407-836-3111 or visit ocnetpets.com.
A 10-year-old boy with a rare disorder was sworn-in as a junior police officer in Fort Worth.Dakin Lovelace, of White Oak, Texas, has an extremely rare disorder called Spinal Muscular Atrophy with Respiratory Distress."People see policing as one side. This is really what policing is all about: making a difference in the community. It's not about arresting people and things like that. It's about reaching out to somebody like that, you know, somebody who might not have normally had this opportunity," Fort Worth Police Sgt. Chris Britt told KDAF Dakin traveled three hours to join the squad."For us, this is a big deal, you know. This family doesn't live here. They're three hours away. So for them to come to us, of all departments, you know that's a big honor on our end. We all, as you can see, we're going to put on all the bells and whistles for him and make sure he has a really good day," Britt added.
December 11, 2017, 7:11 AM | Israel’s prime minister urged European allies to support President Trump’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as the country’s capital. It follows a series of violent protests by Palestinians over the weekend. Four people were killed and dozens hurt. Seth Doane reports from Jerusalem.
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Zverev who is seeded second for the French Open was given a big scare in the second round on Wednesday.
However, the German prevailed in five sets against world No 60 Dusan Lajovic - 2-6, 7-5, 4-6, 6-1, 6-2 in Paris.
Zverev, who picked up his third Masters title in Madrid last month, has struggled in the Grand Slams to his date, with his best showing coming at Wimbledon last year where he reached the fourth round.
He is widely seen as a natural threat to Rafael Nadal - who is gunning for his 11th French Open crown - on clay.
UPDATE 4-GE merges power units as exec who lost out on GE CEO job retires
SEATTLE, June 14 General Electric Co said on Wednesday it will combine its power and energy distribution businesses to create its largest unit by revenue as the top executive at GE Power announced his retirement after failing to win the conglomerate's CEO job.
(SINGAPORE) - The Aug 26 super-fight between undefeated five-division world champion Floyd "Money" Mayweather Jr (49-0, 26 knockouts) and current Ultimate Fighting Championship lightweight champion Conor "The Notorious" McGregor (21-3, 18 knockouts) in Las Vegas will be shown live on Aug 27 at 9am (Singapore time) on Hub Sports PPV (pay-per-view) HD (StarHub TV Channel 218) and StarHub Go.
StarHub will have an early bird discount for interested fans in what will be the fight spectacle of the year.
From Aug 14-20, customers will have to pay just $39.95 to watch the bout on StarHub TV and StarHub Go Android app or web browser, and $40.98 on StarHub Go iOS app.
From Aug 21, the price will be $49.95 on StarHub TV and StarHub Go Android app or web browser, and $49.98 on StarHub Go iOS app.
All prices are inclusive of GST.
For more information, please visit www.starhub.com/boxing
Though all the messages were powerful—especially the "Fearless" note—we have to give props to the final note, which read, "Begin again."
You see, Swift has been dealing with this situation for four years. It all started when she met the 98.5 KYGO radio DJ at a fan meet and greet in 2013. They posed for a photo together when the singer said Mueller put his hand up her skirt and groped her bare butt.
He was then fired from the station and, two years later, filed a lawsuit against Swift, claiming he lost his job over "false allegations." Shortly thereafter, Swift responded by filing a counter suit for assault and battery.
SANTA ROSA (AP) — Authorities are investigating whether a suspected drunken driver is responsible for a hit-and-run crash that killed a Northern California woman’s two miniature horses.
The Press Democrat reports the California Highway Patrol suspects Ronald Rennert’s vehicle was the one that plowed through a corral and struck both of the woman’s horses in Penngrove early Saturday. The animals were later euthanized.
Sgt. Andrew Henkens says car parts matching the Oakland man’s Honda CRV were found at the crash site and the vehicle had front-end damage that included tufts of animal fur.
Police say an officer arrested Rennert later that day after spotting him swerving his vehicle on a roadway in nearby Petaluma and noticing the damage to the car. Police say he appeared intoxicated.
The incident remains under investigation.
The Walking Dead’s Shocking Death
Are you still watching The Walking Dead? We know their ratings are struggling these days so you may have stepped away. Whatever the case, we’re sure all of America is going to care about the shocking death from last night’s midseason finale. One of the OG characters appears to be dead. You know The Walking Dead is all about shock twists so this may not be the case, but it sure does look bad. Hit the flip for the SPOILER and reactions.
With so many places to shop for holiday gifts, it can be a bit overwhelming.
However, what about when it comes to purchasing gifts you can only find in state?
We want to know, where is the best place to go for Michigan-made Christmas gifts?
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Janet Jackson wants to make it crystal clear: She will not be joining Justin Timberlake during this year's Super Bowl halftime show.
The pop icon says in a statement "to put to rest any speculation or rumors" as to whether she will be performing at the Super Bowl between the Philadelphia Eagles and the New England Patriots in Minnesota on Sunday: "I will not."
She thanks her fans for their support and says she looks forward to seeing them very soon.
Timberlake is returning to the halftime show 14 years after a wardrobe malfunction with Jackson caused a national controversy. Timberlake was Jackson's guest during her performance and ripped off a piece of her clothing, revealed her breast.
CBS aired that Super Bowl and was fined by the Federal Communications Commission. The fine later was overturned.
Copyright 2018 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Employees in France can now ignore work emails outside of regular work hours thanks to a new 'disconnect' law that took effect on New Year's Day.
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WSJ Personal Tech columnist Geoffrey A. Fowler did a video review of Microsoft’s new Surface Laptop, the one with the cloth. I’ve been wandering about that cloth, and was very curious what he might say. The short version is that he compares it to Apple’s years-old MacBook Air, is able to clean the above-mentioned cloth, but expresses doubt about what it will be like after a couple of year. He also questions why Microsoft bothered to make it, which is a question I’ve also had. The title gives you a good indication of where he’s at on the device: “Surface Laptop Review: The Good, Bad and Filthy.”
Check It Out: WSJ Reviews Microsoft Surface Laptop’s ‘Good, Bad and Filthy’
Listen, I love Bella Thorne as much as the next red-blooded blogger who makes a living posting pictures of hot nobodies on the Internet. She helped buy me… well, not a house, but at least my last pair of Costco sweatpants. Anyway, point is, I think Bella needs to lay off the weed, because it’s staining her teeth, and it’s starting to distract me from staring at her funbags.
Dennis Greene’s search for his first win as Boston Town boss will have to wait a little longer.
Today’s UCL Premier fixture at Cogenhoe United has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.
The Poachers will return to action on Tuesday night, away at highflying Yaxley.
BEIJING — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has made a new appeal for calm on the Korean Peninsula and says he believes the United States would prefer a diplomatic resolution to the standoff.
Wang told reporters Tuesday that although U.S. officials have made clear that a military strike remains on the table, he believes that Washington would still prefer to de-escalate tensions through multi-sided talks.
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A plentiful Easter weekend of chocolate and even more delicious four-pointers has seen the try-scorers leaderboard been given a good shake-up.
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We now have joint leaders courtesy of a hat-trick of tries which has pulled one man very quickly to the top of the pile.
Slide on to see who's leading the charge to the tryline so far this season.
Craziest gig: I was hired to play records at a Halloween event that featured Michael Moore. After attempting to get paid, and realizing that wasn't going to happen, I decided to leave. When I disconnected my equipment, Moore's microphone was connected to it, so the mic stopped working in the middle of his speech. I didn't feel bad—he would've backed me up.
Strange Music’s Big Scoob gives fans his new album titled Duality. Featuring 19 new songs and guest appearances by Tech N9ne, Fat Joe, B-Legit, Boogieman, Mitchy Slick, Eight0, Nowdaze, Auni Saxton, Pretty Boi Beats, and more. You can stream Duality now on iTunes/Google Play.
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Interlocking Directorates — Not Just A Section 8 Issue
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 12:18 PM EDT) -- We regularly receive queries from clients regarding the legality of director interlocks under Section 8 of the Clayton Act. Section 8, of course, prohibits certain types of interlocking directorates between competitors with the goal of preventing anti-competitive coordination between the two interlocking companies. But a different and perhaps equally important question clients should consider is the potential risk created by interlocking directors under Section 1 of the Sherman Act or Section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act. A company’s ability to defend an interlock under...
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[India], July 4 (ANI):Patiala House Court will consider the charge-sheet filed by Enforcement Directorate (ED) against Karti Chidambaram, in the Aircel Maxis Case, on July 6.
The charge-sheet which was to be considered today has been delayed due to the absence of the concerned judge.
The Aircel-Maxis deal scam, which emerged out of the 2G spectrum case, pertains to a grant by the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) to the firm M/S Global Communication Holding Services Ltd for investment in Aircel.
Karti was arrested on February 28 at Chennai Airport upon his return from the United Kingdom for his alleged role in the case. The Enforcement Directorate had earlier said that the FIPB approval granted in 2006 by Karti's father and former Finance Minister Chidambaram was beyond his mandate as he was only authorized to accord approval on project proposals of up to Rs 600 crore. (ANI)
COPENHAGEN — Voters in Greenland went to the polls Tuesday for a parliamentary election that has featured discussion on what the sparsely populated Arctic island needs to do to become independent from Denmark.
Residents of the semi-independent Danish territory harbour hopes of independence, but know the economy, which depends mainly on fisheries, needs to improve.
Another debated issue in the election for the 31-seat parliament is upgrading three airports to allow international flights land in Greenland and therefore increase tourism.
Prime Minister Kim Kielsen’s centre-left Siumut party said during the campaign that English, not Danish, should be taught as a second language in schools to allow the island’s 56,000 inhabitants become more international.
Recent polls have Kielsen’s party neck-and-neck with the left-leaning Inuit Ataqatigiit. They are likely to form a governing coalition.
Voting stations close at 8 p.m. (1800GMT) and full results are expected Wednesday.
MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Brewers announced Wednesday, May 30 that Tyler Saladino has been placed on the 10-day disabled list with a left ankle sprain — and that Orlando Arcia has been recalled from Triple-A.
The Brewers initially demoted Arcia. The slick-fielding Arcia was hitting .194. Considered one of the franchise’s top young players, the 23-year-old Arcia was having trouble at the plate after hitting .277 with 15 homers in 2017.
INF Tyler Saladino has been placed on the 10-day disabled list with a left ankle sprain. SS Orlando Arcia has been recalled from Triple-A @skysox. pic.twitter.com/g2UA7HiMIB — Milwaukee Brewers (@Brewers) May 30, 2018
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After our first look at compact adapters in the Apple 5W Adapter Knock-offs: The Colorful A1265 Tear-Down, it's time to test something a little more reputable and hopefully see how much safety can be crammed into a compact form factor designed correctly.
Stepping in as the first ~$10 entry is Aukey’s PA-U32, with its foldable prong design to reduce travel volume and poking hazard, two USB ports to plug devices into, and a claimed output of up to 2.4A.
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In a recent interview, the player-turned-broadcaster said he hopes the 2008 Celtics' feud with Ray Allen will end soon. "I know eventually it's gonna smooth over," said Pierce.
Start the conversation, or Read more at Boston.com.
Geoff Raby, former Australian ambassador to China, also compares the different approaches to solving trade issues.
Lewis Hamilton has revealed his doubt about his future
Hamilton is hoping to win his fifth Drivers’ Championship this season, which gets underway in Australia at the weekend.
However, the Brit is in the final 12 months of his Mercedes contract and he has yet put pen to paper on a new deal.
Talks have been ongoing since the end of last year but Hamilton says they hit a hitch because he was unsure if he wanted to continue racing.
Hamilton, 33, is reaching the latter end of his career and admitted that he considered calling it time after his last success in 2017.
Minneapolis Mayor Trump At the Super Bowl? ... I'm Not a Fan
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey: Trump at the Super Bowl? I'm Not a Fan.
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If President Donald Trump decides to take a last minute trip to the Super Bowl -- don't expect Minneapolis mayor Jacob Frey to lead the welcoming party!
For those unfamiliar ... 36-year-old Frey has made headlines for speaking his mind -- most recently when he made a video in which he asked if the city was really welcoming "f**king Eagles" fans to Minnesota.
So we asked if he would welcome Trump, too ... the answer? Not so much.
Frey did, however, say his dream celebrity meet-and-greet would be Snoop Dogg -- saying a Gin and Juice session with the rapper is on his bucket list!
... Unless Snoop suddenly becomes an Eagles fan.
ATLANTA (AP) — Two Atlanta men have been sentenced for illegally buying and trafficking at least three dozen guns from Georgia to Trinidad and Tobago.
The U.S. attorney’s office in Atlanta says Errol Alfred, known as “Major,” was sentenced Thursday to five years in prison. Kerry Fernandez, known as “Trini,” was sentenced April 19 to two years and three months.
Both had previously pleaded guilty to charges including conspiring to smuggle firearms out of the U.S.
Prosecutors say between August 2013 and September 2014, Alfred and Fernandez used straw buyers to buy guns. Alfred then hid the guns in shipping barrels to smuggle them to Trinidad, where they were sold.
A third man, Jordan Dunham, in April got six months in prison for illegally purchasing some of the guns the two men shipped.
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The Grovetown Fire Department will be conducting more fire hydrant testing and flushing with the week of May 28.
This starts on Wednesday, May 30 and goes until Thursday, May 31 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Fire Department will be in the following areas: along Wrightsboro Road west of Trudeau Trail and the Estates at Deer Hollow Subdivision.
Residents might experience low water pressure and cloudy or brown water. The water discoloration isn't harmful but could stain laundry. Residents are advised to avoid using the washing machine during this time and to test that their water has returned to clear before doing laundry.
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TMZ learned earlier today Wednesday June 14, 2017, that Corinne Olympios has hired a team to “seek justice” for the “Bachelor in Paradise” swimming pool incident.
The statement reads, “I am a victim and have spent the last week trying to make sense of what happened on June 4. Although I have little memory of that night, something bad obviously took place, which I understand is why production on the show has now been suspended and a producer on the show has filed a complaint against the production.”
She continued, “As a woman, this is my worst nightmare and it has now become my reality. As I pursue the details and facts surrounding that night and the immediate days after, I have retained a group of professionals to ensure that what happened on June 4 comes to light and I can continue my life, including hiring an attorney to obtain justice and seeking therapy to begin dealing with the physical and emotional trauma stemming from that evening.”
-source via tmz.com
Ghanaian Afro-pop songstress eShun and rapper Flowking Stone have teamed up perfectly to create arguably the most beautiful love song of all, ‘Someone loves Me’.
It is produced by Willis Beatz. eShun’s latest single is a classic in the truest sense of the word and is a proof that music is a living organism.
It’s a combination of the perfect fusion of several opposites, combining music’s art of songwriting and the science of beat making.
About eShun
eShun is a talented and beautiful singer and songwriter with a gift of connecting with a wide range of audiences. Her unique approach to melodies, stunning vocals have captured the attention of audiences in Ghana and abroad.
French officials: Louvre attack was 'terrorist in nature'
Parts of Haiti left in ruins, says UN humanitarian coordinator
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Hornets C Cody Zeller to miss time with a concussion
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The Hornets say center Cody Zeller has been placed in the NBA's concussion protocol.
There is no timetable for his return.
Zeller took an elbow to the head in the fourth quarter of Charlotte's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday night. Zeller will not play Monday night against the Chicago Bulls.
Zeller will begin the process to return once he is deemed symptom-free, per the NBA's concussion policy.
The fourth-year center is averaging 10.7 points, 6.2 rebounds and 1.1 blocks and shooting 59.5 percent from the field - all career highs. Zeller has played in 31 games for Charlotte this season, starting 29.
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NHL commissioner Gary Bettman and NHL Players' Association executive director Donald Fehr offered competing visions on the likelihood that NHL players will attend the Pyeongchang Games in 2018. Speaking ahead of the NHL Centennial Classic on Sunday afternoon, Bettman kept pushing a now-familiar narrative that NHL owners were reluctant to return for a sixth consecutive Olympics.
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Sabathia (knee) completed a bullpen session Monday and said he "felt good" afterward, Erik Boland of Newsday reports.
According to Bryan Hoch of MLB.com, Sabathia indicated that he'll likely require another bullpen session before coming off the disabled list when first eligible. If Sabathia's plan goes without a hitch, he'll likely take the hill to start Saturday against the Red Sox, replacing Luis Cessa, who was called up from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to make a spot start in his stead Monday versus the Mets.
Utley is out of the lineup Tuesday against the Marlins.
With the left-handed Dillon Peters taking the mound for the Marlins on Tuesday night, the Dodgers will look to get another righty in their lineup. Utley will head to the bench while Enrique Hernandez starts at second base and hits third.
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Prostate cancer is diagnosed over 40,000 times in the UK every year, according to the NHS.
The condition usually develops very slowly, so symptoms may not appear for several years.
Prostate cancer symptoms include having a weak flow of urine, straining or taking a long time to urinate, and difficulty beginning to pee.
Signs of the condition usually develop because the prostate becomes enlarged, and puts pressure on the urethra.
You could lower your risk of prostate cancer by adding more tomatoes to your diet, scientists have claimed.
The Wisconsin Crossface Wrestling magazine has named seven area wrestlers – six from Boyceville and one from Glenwood City – to its 2017 All-State Academic teams.
After a weekend of heavy snow ice is expected to form on the roads.
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for ice starting from 4pm today through to tomorrow morning.
The public is urged to take extra care on untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths with some injuries possible from slips and falls.
The Proact Stadium was rocking on Saturday when Robbie Weir scored a late, late winner for Jack Lester’s side to lift them off the bottom of League Two.
Find out how the Spireites rated in the 2-1 win over Barnet and vote in the poll at the bottom of the page to crown your Man of the Match.
Scanner traffic from the night three people were wounded in a shooting in Five Points captures the chaos and fear as officers from the Columbia Police Department coordinated their efforts to treat the wounded and begin their investigation.
Zion Lutheran Church – Jubilee will ring in the Spring season with a bell concert on April 23. The performance will begin at 2 PM at the church, which is located at 12007 Jubilee Road in La Porte City.
The public is invited to enjoy a variety of songs by the Joy & Jubilee Ringers, featuring both bells and chimes.
A freewill offering will be accepted, with fellowship to follow the concert.
UPS spokesman Steve Gaut said Wednesday that he believed the shooter "turned the gun on himself" but did not have additional information.
He said the four victims were taken to a hospital but didn't know their conditions.
A witness says he heard at least five gunshots and saw UPS drivers running down the street screaming "shooter, shooter."
SAN FRANCISCO - A UPS spokesman says four people were injured in a shooting at a package delivery facility in San Francisco and that the shooter was an employee.
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Cllr Robert Beasley says north Kerry is having an accommodation crisis, which was seen recently when Ras Tailteann came to Listowel last weekend. He also said many other older people are getting out of the B&B business.
About Dementia Cafe Leyland
The Dementia Cafe provides information about living with dementia and other services available locally in an informal and comfortable environment. A Dementia Cafe is also a place to relax, socialise and meet other people with dementia and their carers.
Bloomberg View senior executive editor David Shipley presents an editorial arguing that governments, educators and employers need to make lasting investments in adult students. This editorial aired on Bloomberg Radio.
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Ladies and Germs, give your applause and congratulations to your winners of the 2016-2017 NM Fantasy league!! Here they are in finishing order: Winner : McDavid is My Bitch 2nd Place : On Your Markstrom 3rd Place : Quick and the Dead It was a competitive fantasy season, moral victories abounded, and every owner should be up for a real GM spot some time n the future... we are all, just that good . We will return next season.
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The video also shows the moments before the SWAT team engaged Mateen in a gun battle.
The already dangerous Spurs will get a big boost on Tuesday with the return of All-Star Kawhi Leonard.
Leonard, who has missed San Antonio’s first 27 games of the season with a quad injury, is listed as “probable” for Tuesday’s game against the Mavericks.
Even without Leonard, the Spurs are off to a 19–8 start, good for third in the Western Conference. LaMarcus Aldridge is leading the team with 22.7 points per game and Kyle Anderson is averaging 8.9 points and 6.0 rebounds after stepping into Leonard’s spot in the starting lineup.
Getting Leonard back is a massive boon for the Spurs. They’re already just 2.5 games back of the Rockets for the league’s best record and now they’re adding a guy who finished in the top three in MVP voting in each of the last two seasons.
Speaking to media including Express.co.uk at a recent press day, the soap executive said: “There was just a nice symmetry to that and because this week is designed to be like the final chapter in the No Return story from last year.
“We talked extensively about making even the pictures look quite similar, so that there is a deliberate parallel to be drawn there.
He continued: “That was pretty much the first thing that popped into my head. It was very deliberately an echo of all of that.
“When you come to watch it – it’s weirdly pictorial and serene. It’s like James’ death, less anguished. She’s not screaming in terror in quite the same way she was.”
It's time for a dollar covered bond resurgence The moribund dollar covered bond market is set for a renaissance, as the cost advantage compared to other currencies and other sources of wholesale funding has improved, and issuers ought to be renewing alternative sources of demand.
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Lane closures on I-95 changed to Wednesday night | The Press and Standard
The South Carolina Department of Transportation announces a lane closure on I-95 northbound from mile marker 53.5 to mile marker 55.5. It will be in place from April 25 at 7 p.m. until April 26 at 5 a.m. A guard rail will be installed on the right lane during this closure.
Pakistan bowled and fielded tightly to restrict the hosts to a paltry total of 211 all out and the lowest-ranked team in the tournament knocked off the runs in style with a massive 12.5 overs to spare.
It was a major disappointment for England, who won all three group matches in their bid to claim a first global 50-over title and had beaten Pakistan in 12 of their last 14 one-day internationals.
They collapsed, however, on a sluggish pitch from 128 for two in sunny conditions which normally favour batsmen and the bowlers failed to repair the damage as Fakhar Zaman and Azhar Ali shared a stand of 118 to lead Pakistan to their target.
Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed won the toss and England openers Alex Hales and Jonny Bairstow, replacing the out-of-form Jason Roy, made a solid enough start.
Vince Congratulates John Cena, WWE Looks At Top Hopeful Moments In 2017
– WWE posted the above video recently, which lists seven things they want to see in 2017. Check out WWE’s “7 Things We Want To See In 2017” video above.
– Vince McMahon made a rare appearance on Twitter recently. The WWE Chairman took to social media this past weekend to congratulate longtime top WWE Superstar John Cena being named number six on the 2016 Celebs Gone Good top ten list.
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When New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman and head coach Bill Belichick went on “The Tonight Show” last week, host Jimmy Fallon suggested that Edelman open up a seafood restaurant, called “Edelman’s Catch,” based on his famous Super Bowl LI catch during the Patriots’ historic comeback against the Atlanta Falcons.
So Edelman had a little fun Tuesday, posting a spoof video of himself imagining what it would be like if he was gutting fish instead of winning Super Bowls. He even mimicked his famed catch in the video.
Take a look at Edelman envisioning his restaurant in the Twitter video below.
If Edelman did open his restaurant, would the fish and chips come with fries or onion “rings”?
Thumbnail photo via Twitter/Edelman11
Comedian Bovi Shares Inspiring Quote on Instagram
Phyno has responded to the claims made by Decarlo on Twitter yesterday, June 11, stating that Pia Mia’s “I’m a Fan” is the “authorized” version as he was the one that wrote the song, which on the flipside means Phyno stole “I’m a Fan” from him. I wrote the original demo of I’m A Fan” …
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Chef Ramsay reveals to the remaining All-Stars that they will be competing for the coveted black jacket by facing a series of three difficult challenges.
SIX PERSONS were killed when the car in which they were travelling collided with a luxury bus near Ranavav in Porbandar district on Thursday evening. Police said the victims were family members of a police inspector in Mehsana.
Police said the accident took place near Modpar village of Ranavav taluka on Ranavav-Jamnagar road at around 5 pm.
The collision was head on and all the six died on the spot, police said, adding that two injured have been admitted to hospitals in Ranavav and Porbandar.
Police said that the bus was ferrying a marriage party, while those in the car were returning home after attending a social occasion at a relative’s place.
They further said that the victims were family members of Arsi Sisodiya, a police inspector posted in Mehsana district.
The victims were identified as Sisodiya’s wife Poori, son Jaydeep, brother Ankit and his wife Lakhi, Ashwin Sisodiya and Saudhi Sisodiya.
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Two Sumter County schools could close at the end of this school year.
Last Friday, the Sumter School Board finance committee proposed to close FJ DeLaine Elementary and Mayewood Middle in a unanimous vote. The vote comes upon the recommendation of consultant Scott Allan, who was hired by the school district following the discovery of a significant financial shortfall.
The closures would affect approximately 166 children from DeLaine and 154 students from Mayewood.
If approved by the Sumter School District Board of Trustees, here's the plan for DeLaine Elementary students:
Pre-K through first grade will attend Oakland Primary.
Second and third-grade students will attend Shaw Heights Elementary.
Fourth and fifth-grade students would go to High Hills Elementary.
Mayewood Middle School students would be moved to Chestnut Oaks Middle.
The closures would save the school district $3.6 million.
Teachers and staff at those schools would also be moved to different locations.
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Greece to extradite Georgian suspected crime boss to France
THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — Greek authorities have agreed to extradite to France the Georgian suspected head of an international crime ring specializing in robberies and burglaries.
Lasha Shushanashvili, 57, was among 14 people arrested, in coordination with France, in April in the northern city of Thessaloniki during a two-day operation involving more than 100 police officers.
A further 17 suspected members of the crime ring were arrested in France.
Shushanashvili's lawyers said they would appeal to Greece's supreme court against Wednesday's extradition ruling by Thessaloniki judicial authorities.
Shushanashvili was first arrested in Greece in 2012, and sentenced to 14 years' imprisonment for heading an international criminal ring allegedly involved in armed robberies and at least one contract killing.
In fewer than three years, he secured early release on health grounds.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – The Lexington Fire Department said two were injured after an explosion at the UPS distribution center on Blue Sky Parkway in Lexington, Ky. on Wednesday morning, May 30.
The fire department said the injuries do not appear to be life-threatening. The department says 10 more people are expected to be taken to the hospital for evaluation.
Most of the damage occurred to the walls and roof of the building. The fire department said the structural damage was significant.
The cause of the explosion is still unknown.
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So many of us are guilty of venting on social media. But can you be found guilty in the court of law for what you say about someone in a Facebook post?Ask Georgia resident Anne King, who was reportedly jailed after her ex-husband, a deputy sheriff, got upset about a post allegedly picking on his parenting.She wrote: "That moment when everyone in your house has the flu and you ask your kid's dad to get them -- not me -- more Motrin and Tylenol and he refuses."She added that she was "feeling overwhelmed."A friend of Anne's commented something unflattering, that she says could be open to interpretation.Anne's ex-husband saw all of this and demanded she remove the post.She does. But a few days later Anne and the friend who commented were charged with criminal defamation of character, which has been illegal in Georgia since 1982.You can say something to someone's face, just not on social media.Both women were jailed, then posted bail, and are now suing the ex and his friend who helped file the paperwork.-----
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Who will start for Uruguay when they take on France in their World Cup quarter-final clash?
Uruguay could be without their star duo of Luis Suarez and Edinson Cavani for their World Cup quarter-final against France.
Cavani scored twice during the last 16 victory over Portugal, but was forced off the field shortly after his second with a hamstring problem.
The Paris Saint-Germain striker is almost certainly out of the quarter-final, while his partner Suarez is also a doubt after picking up a knock in training.
Even if Suarez is passed fit, Uruguay manager Oscar Tabarez may opt to field an extra midfielder as opposed to a direct replacement for Cavani.
The back four is expected to remain the same as last time out, while Rodrigo Bentancur is one booking away from a suspension.
Take a look through the gallery above to see how Uruguay could line up for their World Cup quarter-final clash with France.
Could we love Ryan Gosling any more? Turns out that on top of being insanely handsome and talented, he also has a sweet spot for animals, and for one furry friend in particular.
The Notebook and La La Land actor went on The Ellen DeGeneres Show Friday, where he told Ellen DeGeneres about his recent life transition of losing his best pal. Gosling's dog, George, was 17 years old and passed away in December. Still wearing George's tags around his neck, Gosling described him as "a good friend to me." Last week, he wore a shirt that paid tribute to George in his former glory while hosting Saturday Night Live.
Gosling fondly remembered how George was with him for almost every film he's every been a part of, even traveling with him to each set.
A 27-year-old woman is facing charges after strangers found her 9-month-old baby crawling in the middle of a busy New York street.A viral video posted to Facebook shows the moment the baby was found Friday night, wiggling around on the surface of the busy roadway,Police say Ledrika E. Ford allegedly told them the baby was secured inside his car seat when they left one location, only to look back and find the infant had disappeared.When the mother and another relative went back, she took the baby from the bystanders who came to the boy's aid.Investigators said they searched for the mother after seeing the video to find out how this all happened.Her baby and three other young children are now in the custody of Child Protective Services.Ford is facing a charge of endangering the welfare of a child, and will appear before a judge on March 23.
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March 30 U.S. CDC:
* Investigation update regarding multistate outbreak of Shiga Toxin-Producing E. Coli O157:H7 infections linked to I.M. Healthy Brand SoyNut Butter
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(WXYZ) - The Grand Hotel is offering a package to help you and your family kick off fall:
Its "Celebrate Michigan" package is $130 per night, per person and it includes:
-Accommodations at the Grand Hotel
-Full breakfast and five course dinner
-Free admission to Fort Mackinac
-25% off lunch at Grand Hotel restaurants
-10% off Grand Hotel shop merchandise
-Free golf greens fees
This limited time offer is available October 5, 12 and 26. Space is limited. You can call the hotel to make a booking.
BERLIN, March 30 German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel said on Thursday that negotiations about Britain's exit from the European Union would be tough before getting easier.
"The Brexit negotiations with the United Kingdom that the European Union will lead for us won't be easy - some people know the saying that ... things will get difficult before they get easier again - that applies to these talks," said Gabriel.
He also said he expected Brexit negotiations to start from the end of May and stressed that he wanted Germany to remain friends with Britain.
"We must stay friends ... maybe apart from when we are on the football pitch." (Reporting by Madeline Chambers and Michelle Martin)
The former PFA Footballer of the Year has gone AWOL after trying to force through a move to Manchester City.
City made a fourth and final offer of £60m on deadline day which was rejected and sent the Algerian star into meltdown.
He has not been seen since, angering team-mates and fans alike and putting him on the brink of a £200,000 fine by the club.
Some players are thought to be furious Mahrez went missing on the eve of their midweek clash at Everton, but manager Claude Puel insists he hasn’t burned all his bridges.
He will not be in action against Swansea today but Puel insists there is a way back for one of the stars of Leicester’s shock title win two years ago.
“He’s a valuable player for the squad, and the players in the squad are his friends. He will come back with us with a good feeling,” said Puel. “Riyad is a good player and a good man. I respect him.
Windhoek – A decomposing body of a Namibian woman was found under a bridge along Florence Nightingale Street, a police official says, adding that the woman might have been "rapped before being murdered".
According to The Namibian, police spokesperson, Fabian Amukwelele, said the naked and partially decomposing body was found by passers-by on Sunday morning.
Her clothes were found scattered at the scene, where a mattress and blankets were also found.
Amukwelele warned the public to avoid walking through riverbeds and other unsafe places, as it could be risky.
"Members of the public should be mindful and avoid using shortcuts where they are likely to be vulnerable," Amukwelele was quoted as saying.
Reports indicated in recent years that rape cases topped crime in Namibia.
Violence against women and children continued unabated in the southern African country despite a deafening outcry from individuals and various organisations against the perpetration of violent crimes, the reports said.
NYON, Switzerland — AC Milan's hunt for the only European title it lacks will continue against Ludogorets Razgrad in the last 32 of the Europa League.
With Milan currently seventh in Serie A, the Champions League place awarded to the Europa League winner could be the best chance for the seven-time European champion to return to the elite competition.
Atletico Madrid, the 2010 and 2012 Europa League winner, was drawn to face Copenhagen after placing third in its Champions League group. Napoli will play Leipzig in a pairing of two more teams which dropped down from the Champions League.
Also, it was: Celtic vs. Zenit St. Petersburg; Ostersund vs. Arsenal; and Astana vs. Sporting Lisbon.
The Lubbock Police Department is searching for the driver of a hit and run.
Officers responded to a traffic accident just before 1:30 p.m. Saturday afternoon, involving a pedestrian.
It happened at the intersection of 57th St. and Vicksburg Ave.
LPD tells us two juveniles were fighting in the street, with a crowd watching the fight.
Authorities say one of the bystanders was hit by an SUV.
The SUV fled the scene and has not been located.
The victim was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Line at (806) 741-1000.
We will continue to update this story, as we learn more.
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Ms. Hicks didn’t necessarily see herself as entrepreneur because she didn’t have a big idea and felt she wasn’t a charismatic leader.
Yet Ms. Hicks, who is best-known as the face of her eponymous list—which helps consumers find service providers such as plumbers—says she discovered that not being willing to give up is often the characteristic which determines an entrepreneur’s success.
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Two people are facing charges after the weekend's Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over patrols.
Sheriff's deputies say tried to pull 46-year old Catherine Javier over around 1:30 Sunday morning after noticing her front wheel was severely damaged and appeared to be on fire.
Deputies say she ran a stop sign at Fuquay and Covert and eventually pulled over at the I-69 overpass. Deputies say she was more than twice the legal limit.
As deputies were talking to Javier, they say they saw 30-year old John Gonzalez attempting to enter I-69 against traffic. Deputies say he was nearly twice the legal limit.
Both are facing charges of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated.
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British clothing and accessories brand, Ted Baker, has launched its first flagship store in India at New Delhi’s Chanakya Mall. The brand was available in India through the multi brand boutique The Collective in Bengaluru and this is the brand’s first exclusive business outlet (EBO) in the country.
Ted baker is currently looking at setting up more outlets. The new store is well lit and encapsulates a modern design that complements the brand’s smart casual clothing line. The store carries the brand’s entire handbag line along with a special section dedicated to accessories. It displays men’s and women’s wear. The brand’s latest collections include the ‘colour by numbers’ line of handbags and an all-cotton clothing collection for spring. Starting off as a shirts store in Glasgow, UK, in 1988 the brand is today known for its bags and accessories. The brand was launched by Ray Kelvin its CEO.
April 24 (Reuters) - Trinidad Drilling Ltd:
* TRINIDAD DRILLING LTD. ANNOUNCES FAVOURABLE RECOMMENDATIONS FROM ISS AND GLASS LEWIS FOR MEETING PROPOSALS
* TRINIDAD DRILLING - PROXY ADVISORY FIRMS ISS, GLASS LEWIS RECOMMENDED THEIR INSTITUTIONAL CLIENTS VOTE FOR ALL RESOLUTIONS BEING CONSIDERED AT CO‘S AGM Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
LOS ALAMOS, N.M. — Bandelier National Monument is raising its vehicle and entrance fees.
The National Park Service says starting June 1 that entrance fees will be $15 per person. The new vehicle fee is $25, while the Bandelier annual park pass will be $45.
Each fee change represents a $5 increase in cost.
Bandelier is among more than 100 National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee. Three hundred have no entrance fee.
Bandelier National Monument features canyon trails, wooded hikes and ancient dwellings that are embedded into rocky cliffs.
The fee changes at Bandelier is set to go into effect the same day that access to backcountry at the monument and two other National Park Service sites in the state will be suspended amid severe drought and heightened concerns over potential fire dangers.
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, NAIROBI, Kenya Jul 4 – Busia Governor Sospeter Ojaamong has been arrested after the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) approved charges against him and 9 others over fraud in the Integrated Solid Waste Management services project from a private firm, in what led to the loss of Sh20 million.
Ojaamong was arrested on Wednesday morning, and was due to be arraigned in court, according to an official at the Ethics and Anti Corruption Commission (EACC) which has been investigating the matter since 2016.
“He is here being processed to be taken to court,” the official told Capital FM News on Wednesday morning.
Three other officials of Busia County were arrested on Tuesday and were to be arraigned in court alongside the Governor, the official said.
Five others were being sought.
Director of Public Prosecutions Noordin Haji, in his recommendation, said, he is satisfied with an investigation by the EACC implicating the nine officials.
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The 2017 All Veterans Stand Down at the Nevada County Fairgrounds continues 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. today.
The Stand Down has grown each year, and to accommodate more veterans and service providers, this year's event will be held in the Northern Mines building.
A myriad of federal, state, county and local services will be provided such as, health and wellness, home health care, information on financial assistance and judicial consultation. There will also be free breakfasts and lunches served.
Local volunteers and providers give their own time and services to come support our veterans and say "thank you" for their sacrifice and service to our country.
Gold Country Stage is offering "Free Fare Days" to those who take public transportation. Route 3 stops at the fairgrounds Brighton Street and McCourtney Road every hour.
For more information on the Stand Down, visit http://www.NCAVSD.org or please contact Will Buck at williambuck8.5@gmail.com.
For years, many of us were conflicted when it came to the Renaissance Bookstore at 834 N. Plankinton Ave., Downtown. So much so that the floors appeared to sag and the creaky staircases to list.
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Steinbach RCMP report they responded to three domestic assaults on Sunday.
The first incident was reported at 12:22 a.m. and is still under investigation.
Then at 2:22 a.m. they were called to a residence in the RM of Hanover. A 28-year-old male from the Mitchell area has been charged with assault
And at 8:45 p.m., officers were called to the Reynolds Ponds just northeast of Richer. A 37-year-old male from Devlin Lake, Ontario was charged with domestic violence.
Northampton Town Football Club have donated £200 to an appeal set up to support a Millwall supporter who suffered a heart attack when the two teems met on Good Friday.
Anthony Murphy was taken ill when attending the game between the Lions and the Cobblers at the New Den on Good Friday and a fundraising campaign has been set up.
Writing on the campaign page, friends of Mr Murphy said: "On Friday 14th April, our dear friend Antony Murphy, whilst at Millwall attending the game, suffered a cardiac arrest resulting in him dying for 9 minutes. He was resuscitated for over 40 minutes in the stand.
"Antony has been put into a induced coma and has also had heart surgery to clear a blood clot blocking his arteries.
"The reason for this collection is to help Antony with financial pressure at home, once he has woken from his coma and on his way to recovery."
Supporters can donate to the cause online via Just Giving.
Gardaí and other emergency services were dealing with a serious four-vehicle collision on the quays in Dublin on Tuesday.
Traffic came to a standstill in the area following the crash on Wellington Quay, near the Parliament Street junction on the south quays and traffic was being diverted.
Dublin Bus said it was experiencing delays on a number of routes and urged passengers to leave extra time for their journeys.
Aircoach said its 4pm service to Cork would pick passengers up from D’Olier Street due to the diversions.
A Garda spokesman confirmed that management of the incident was on going shortly before 4pm but it was not known if anyone had suffered injuries.
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ABU DHABI, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Abu Dhabi Financial Group (ADFG), a privately owned investment company which has $6.5 billion of assets under management, expects to raise $200 million from the stock market listing of Etihad REIT next year, its chief executive said on Monday.
Etihad REIT, a sharia-compliant real estate investment trust, will be listed in either Abu Dhabi or Dubai, Jassim al-Seddiqi told Reuters at a conference in Abu Dhabi.
Shuaa Capital is advising on the listing, he said. (Reporting by Stanley Carvalho, writing by Alexander Cornwell; Editing by Andrew Torchia)
Soul, R&B, electronic music, trip-hop and spoken word. Doors 9 pm, show 10 pm. $10 before 10 pm, $15 after.
Six wolves have escaped from the Bavarian national park near Ludwigsthal. The park is located near the Czech German border and the authorities say the animals could appear in the Šumava Mountains.
In the event of sighting them people have been asked not to approach them, try to feed them or take pictures.
The head of the national park Franz Leibl said an all out effort was being made to recapture the wolves. Since they were bred in an enclosure their chances of survival in the wild are extremely slim, he said.
Forsan defeated Tahoka 10-4 thanks to a strong start. The Lady Buffs outhit the Bulldogs 13 to 3 in the game and showed great plate discipline all game. Forsan got on the board early on a double by Hannah Williams, a stolen base by Avery Tigert, a single by Taylyn Still, a double by Kayla Morin, and an error in the second inning. Forsan looked impressive in every phase last night. With those sticks at the plate and the great leadership and play provided by Still and Pearson, the Lady Buffs look poised to make some waves in the post season. They will get their chance Thursday in Pecos when they face off against Anthony for bi-district bragging rights.
For full story, see Tuesday's edition of the Herald.
South Korea should act as a buffer between US and North Korea
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BAKER, La. (AP) — Police say a Louisiana woman left an autistic child in a truck with the engine off in cold weather while playing bingo.
The Advocate reports a Baker police report says an anonymous caller reported someone sitting in a truck outside the Baker Bingo Hall for nearly four hours Friday. Officers found a nonverbal, autistic boy sitting in the truck in approximately 35-degree weather.
Police say 53-year-old Leslie Domengeaux said the truck belonged to her and the child was under her supervision. She told officers she had been at the hall for 20 minutes, but the police report says multiple eyewitnesses said she was there for at least two hours.
She has been charged with improper supervision, cruelty to juveniles and child endangerment. It’s unclear if she has a lawyer.
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A large hole has appeared in the middle of a busy road in Hyde.
Tameside council’s highways team tweeted an image of the crater this afternoon after it opened up in a bus stop on Talbot Road.
It looks to be around a metre long – the length of a yellow bus stop marker line – and is equally as wide.
At the moment the road remains open but the hole has been fenced off and traffic cones put in place.
It’s not yet known what has caused the collapse, but a spokesman for United Utilities confirmed they had not been called to the scene.
Tameside Highways tweeted urging motorists to approach with caution due to the partial road blockage.
They posted: “Tameside Emergency Callout; large hole has appeared in road on Talbot Road, Hyde.
“Road narrowing and barriers, please drive carefully.”
Uber (Private:UBER) will suspend its self-driving car testing program after a car hit and killed a woman in Arizona on Sunday evening.
Uber statement to Bloomberg: “Our hearts go out to the victim’s family. We are fully cooperating with local authorities in their investigation of this incident.”
More on the accident from a police statement to Reuters: “The vehicle was traveling northbound ... when a female walking outside of the crosswalk crossed the road from west to east when she was struck by the Uber vehicle.”
The vehicle had a safety driver behind the wheel at the time of the accident.
WS Management Lllp decreased its position in Exxon Mobil Co. by 50.4% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission .
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According to the estimates, about 30,000-40,000 militants of various groups are currently operating in Southern Syria.
Most of them belong to Hay’at Tahrir al Sham and ISIS terrorist groups. In addition to them the following groups are in Daraa and Quneitra provinces:
Futures were little changed after earlier falling as much as 1%. U.S. explorers added 11 rigs last week to cap the longest stretch of gains since 2011, according to data from Baker Hughes Inc. Bloomberg's Dollar Spot Index fell to the weakest in three weeks as soft inflation data from the U.S. cast doubt on the pace of Federal Reserve rate hikes.
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Indian ADRs ended weak on Monday. In the IT space, Infosys was down 1.75 percent at USD 17.98 and Wipro declined 5.03 percent at USD 5.29.
In the banking space, ICICI Bank fell 1.75 percent at USD 9.04 and HDFC Bank fell 0.32 percent at USD 97.65.
In the other sectors, Tata Motors shed 2.53 percent at USD 25.77 and Dr Reddy's Laboratories was down 0.66 percent at USD 32.94.
With the new year upon us, here is a look at some potential milestones within reach for the Dodgers in 2017. As a team, the Dodgers will try for their fifth straight postseason appearance, unprecedented in franchise history, just as three and four straight playoff trips were.
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Costumed patrons dance during the Beaux Arts Ball at the American Legion in downtown Beaumont this past Saturday.
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DES PERES, MO (KPLR) – Several car thefts and break-in's are under investigation in a Des Peres neighborhood
Des Peres police said early Tuesday morning residents in a neighborhood near Lindeman and Manchester woke up to find their cars missing or items missing from them.
Police said two cars were reported stolen and two other cars had items stolen from them.
One car has been found in north St. Louis.
The police believe all of the cars were left unlocked and it appears to be a crime of opportunity.
A HEAT WAVE heading to Spain is expected to send temperatures up to 45 degrees next week.
A warm front from Africa is forecast to scorch areas such as Badajoz and Zaragoza on Monday, with maximum temperatures of 40 degrees. Madrid and Sevilla will hover around 38-39 degrees, with the Valencia and Barcelona areas feeling ‘fresher’ with highs of 33 for Monday but they are set to raise as the week goes on.
The rest of Andalucia is set to stay above 40 degrees, with meteorologists fearing parts in land will hit 45 degrees in the shade.
Malaga will see highs of around 36 on Monday but again they are expected to increase over the course of the week.
Mallorca and Valencian health officials have also issued warnings due to the expected rise in temperatures, with children and the elderly advised to stay in the shade as much as possible and to drink plenty of water.
Murcia has already seen high temperatures, with the hottest day of July in Spain so far at 35 degrees and is set to get warmer from next week.
Anukul Roy picked up the two big wickets of Param Uppal and Jonathan Merlo. (Twitter | Cricket World Cup)
Taking wickets at regular intervals, a good collective bowling effort ensured India had the advantage by the end of the first innings of the much-awaited final against Australia in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2018.
From Ishan Porel and KL Nagarkoti's initial blows to Shiva Singh and Anukul Roy's stunners at the end, Australia was never really allowed to get going. However, a masterful innings by Jonathan Merlo kept the game alive for his team and helped set a target of 217.
Earlier, Australia won the toss and elected to bat first. The Indian colts aim to rewrite record books with a historic fourth World Cup title.
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US President Donald Trump has said North Korea wants to hold a high-stakes meeting "as soon as possible" as he praised Kim Jong Un as "very open" and "very honourable".
Mr Trump was addressing his upcoming plans to meet with the North Korean leader during his discussions at the White House with French President Emmanuel Macron.
Mr Trump's praise for the North Korean dictator stands in stark contrast to his past comments in which he referred to Mr Kim as "Little Rocket Man".
The Trump-Kim meeting is expected in May or June.
South Korean President Moon Jae-in is meeting with Mr Kim on Friday to kick off a new round of high-stakes nuclear diplomacy with Pyongyang.
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March 30 Sysage Technology Co Ltd:
* Says it will use undistributed profit to pay cash dividends of T$ 1.5 per share to shareholders for 2016
* To use undistributed profit to distribute stock dividend worth T$ 0.5 for every one share
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/ZXDHsm
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April 12 Yamada Denki Co Ltd:
* Says it will fully acquire Best Denki Co Ltd through stock swap effective July 1
* For the stock swap, one share of Best Denki's stoke will be exchanged for 0.28 shares of Yamada Denki's stoke
* 22,835,807 shares of Best Denki's stock will be exchanged
* Best Denki will be delisted from Tokyo Stock Exchange and Fukuoka Stock Exchange effective June 28 (last trading date will be June 27)
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In these waning days of summer, you must do all you can to take advantage of the great outdoors, which is why Shore Club’s (1604 N. Lake Shore Dr.) opening over the weekend happens to be perfect timing. You still have the opportunity to drink a cocktail while draped over a lounge chair, a thing you can absolutely do here.
Things were quiet on this first weekend for the beachfront bar and restaurant, but don’t expect that to remain the case—with the Air & Water Show on the horizon, you may find yourself fighting for a stool.
Here’s what all we saw when we stopped in.
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Watch: Dom Goes Busking With Picture This!
Our man hangs out on the streets of Dublin with Ireland’s biggest band…
The Chris Moyles Show was in Dublin for St Patrick's Day last weekend - and what would be better than to do a bit of busking on the streets of this fine city?
And who should Dominic Byrne encounter but the hottest pop duo from Ireland at this very moment - Picture This!
Ryan Hennessy is on vocals, Jimmy Rainsford is on guitar and Dom is on... tambourine?
Take My Hand is the song - watch and see what happened!
Speech to Text for Hughes retires
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bryan hughes is stepping down as the head coach at barr-reeve.. after 33 years of coaching.. 25 of which were spent at barr- reeve.. hughes is retiring. hughes is one of the most successful coaches in indiana basketball history.. he holds a career record of 590-205.. that's a 74 percent win rate.. which is 4th highest among active coaches.. with his retirement.. hughes finishes 17th on the state's all-time wins list.. hughes has guided barr- reeve to five state title games during his tenure.. most recently.. he led the vikings to a semi-state appearance and a 24-5 record.. hughes has been a basketball staple in the valley for more than
PARIS (AP) — President Emmanuel Macron is launching a national lottery to help restore France's magnificent chateaux and other historic monuments.
Macron is kicking off the project Thursday with a visit to the chateau of French philosopher Voltaire, near the Swiss border, to showcase an example of successful restoration.
A total of 250 sites will benefit from the financing. The list includes an 18th century fortress on a tiny Brittany island, the home of writer Aime Cesaire in the Caribbean, a 12th century Burgundy castle and a Roman aqueduct in eastern France.
Macron, a culture and history lover, hopes the operation will yield millions of euros for the French state, in addition to cash winnings for lucky players.
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It is the first such project in France, though Britain has a similar initiative.
ST JOHNS CO., Fla - A St. Augustine woman with an unfortunate name is facing what is at least her 15th arrest on drug charges.
Crystal Methvin is currently in the St. Johns County jail on drug possession charges.
According to online records, she's faced drug charges at least 14 other times. Her arrest record dates back to at least 1998.
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The Canadiens recalled Scherbak from AHL Laval on Friday.
Scherbak has been highly productive in the minors this season, racking up seven goals and 30 points in 24 contests. The Canadiens have been struggling offensively, so they'll hope the addition of Scherbak will provide them with a spark up front Saturday against Anaheim.
The IMF's chief to Ukraine told Kiev Tuesday its pension system was unsustainable because it supported nearly a third of the population and must limit the number of retirees.
The International Monetary Fund has long pressed Ukraine to tackle its budget-draining social welfare program for retired workers as part of a broader overhaul that could get future lending from the West back on track.
Van Rooden did not explicitly say that Ukraine must raise its pension age in order to receive future loan disbursements under a $17.5 billion (16.4 billion euro) program agreed in 2015 .
Ukraine hopes to secure another $4.5 billion from the Fund this year.
A memorandum signed between Kiev and the IMF requires parliament to adopt pension system enhancements by the end of the month.
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - FBI Director Christopher Wray sent a statement to the agency’s employees on Friday saying he stands with them after a document written by congressional Republicans alleging bias against President Donald Trump at the FBI and the Justice Department in the Russia investigation was made public.
“I stand by our shared determination to do our work independently and by the book,” Wray said in a statement to FBI staff, excerpts of which were seen by Reuters.
“Talk is cheap. The work you do is what will endure,” he added.
[TOKYO] Tokyo stocks opened higher on Tuesday as a weaker yen lifted exporters following the US treasury secretary's reported remark that a strong dollar is "a good thing" over long periods of time.
The benchmark Nikkei 225 index, which snapped a four-day losing streak on Monday, added 0.86 per cent, or 157.29 points, to 18,512.55 in early trade while the Topix index of all first-section issues was up 0.85 per cent, or 12.52 points, at 1,478.21.
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Police in Ellendale are looking for a man wanted in Sussex County. Police say Lewis Townsend is wanted for criminal impersonation and driving while suspended. If you have information on his whereabouts – contact Ellendale Police or Crime Stoppers.
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MUNISING - Divers have found a body near the spot in Lake Superior where a person went missing after a weekend pontoon boat accident.
Michigan State Police put out a statement around 3:30 p.m. Monday saying the Alger County Sheriff's Department's Dive Team was in the process of recovering the body.
The person's identity is not being released at this time.
Authorities began searching the southern edge of the lake near Autrain Island late Sunday after a large wave hit a pontoon boat with seven people aboard.
All were swept off the boat. Six were rescued and treated for hypothermia. The seventh was last seen swimming toward the boat, police said.
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Former NHL star Mike Comrie — once married to Hilary Duff — is under investigation by the LAPD for allegedly raping a woman at his L.A. home, but he claims it was consensual … TMZ has learned.
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Law enforcement sources tell us the woman claims she met up with Comrie at a bar Saturday night and went back to his West L.A. condo. She claims he raped her multiple times.
The woman says she almost immediately went to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center nearby, and a rape kit was administered.
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Sources connected with Comrie say he’s known the woman for a long time and acknowledges he had sex with her, but insists she gave full consent. The sources also say the encounter was a 3-way and the other woman has not filed any complaint.
We’re told so far Comrie has not spoken to cops.
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) – Beginning today (Monday), drivers in downtown Mobile have to deal with two road closures that will take weeks before they are complete.
After months of construction, the steeple will be installed this month at the Christ Church Cathedral. Due to the construction, Church Street between Royal and Jackson streets will remain closed for the next two weeks. Parking areas along the street will be accessible through alternate routes.
A few blocks down from the steeple installation, Alabama Power is conducting equipment upgrades on St. Anthony Street.
One lane of St. Anthony Street, between St. Joseph and Conception streets, is closed until May 5th. However, both lanes will be open when workers are not present.
A church was damaged by gunfire Monday night or Tuesday morning, according to Newport News police spokesman Brandon Maynard.
An employee of First Baptist Church of the East End, in the 3000 block of Jefferson Avenue, told police he saw two bullet holes in the church windows, Maynard said.
He reported the bullet holes Tuesday afternoon. No one was injured, and the investigation is ongoing, he said.
Authorities say they're searching for a missing baby while the parents are jailed in Arizona for withholding information about the girl. Mohave County attorney's office investigator Steve Auld says officials in Arizona, Nevada and California are trying to track down "Baby Girl Jackson."
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The Eagles will be without defensive tackle Fletcher Cox, and perhaps without a key part of their rushing game.
Via Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia, Cox has already been ruled out for this week’s game against the Cardinals because of a calf injury. It will be the second straight week he’s out.
“He’s good,” Eagles coach Doug Pederson said. “He’s right on track where he needs to be. It’s Week Five and we have a lot of football left. And he’s progressing nicely. We got to just be careful.”
And while running back Wendell Smallwood is listed as questionable, some questionables are more questionable than others. He hasn’t practiced this week because of a knee injury, though Pederson said he’d be a game-time decision.
If he can’t play, they’re down to LeGarrette Blount, Corey Clement and the just-signed Kenjon Barner.
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LONDON, May 2 (IFR) - Natixis has appointed Christopher Lovgren as head of global high-yield corporate distribution and trading, a newly created job.
The role is designed to allow the French bank to cater for the increasing overlap between the bond and loan markets, according to the bank.
Lovgren moves to the role from loan syndications, where he has been global head since 2013. He will report to Selim Mehrez, global head of fixed income.
The French bank has also appointed its head of global markets research, Christophe Ricetti, as global head of cash equity. He reports to Luc Francois, head of global markets.
Denis Pronteau replaces Ricetti as head of global markets research, covering economics, credit and equity. Pronteau moves from being head of global markets for America.
(Reporting by Yoruk Bahceli, Additional reporting by Christopher Spink. Editing by Julian Baker and Helene Durand)
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“You do not have a right to threaten people’s lives, you do not have a right to hate people because they’re black,” says Dorothy Potter Snyder of Hillsborough, seen listening to speakers outside the old Orange County Courthouse in Hillsborough, NC, on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017. Mark Schultz mschultz@heraldsun.com
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A Republican lawmaker in Oklahoma wants some sex offenders to undergo so-called chemical castration under a bill he's introduced to add Oklahoma to a list of states where the punishment is on the books, but is rarely carried out.
State Rep. Rick West of Heavener says he filed the bill at the request of a constituent and that he fully intends to push for its passage. It's likely to face strong opposition, even in a conservative state with a tough-on-crime reputation.
If approved, Oklahoma would join at least seven other states with laws allowing chemical treatments that reduce male testosterone for certain sex offenders. Experts say the punishment is rarely carried out and one described it as a "half fantasy" version of criminal justice.
A law professor at University of California at Berkeley says evidence suggests such drugs are most effective when used voluntarily.
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The first wave of garden villages planned to create tens of thousands of new homes in England has been given the go-ahead. Ministers have backed 14 bids across the country that will develop new communities with between 1,500 and 10,000 properties.
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NYON, Switzerland — Europa League final host Lyon is at risk of a one-season ban from UEFA competitions after more fan disorder.
UEFA says it has charged Lyon for incidents including "racist behaviour" and "crowd disturbances" at a Europa League home game against CSKA Moscow on Thursday. Lyon was eliminated from the competition and lost the chance to reach the final at home.
The French club could be barred from Europe when UEFA makes a judgment on the case.
Last April, UEFA put Lyon on two-year probation after fan disorder delayed a Europa League quarterfinal match against Besiktas.
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. — Storm damage has prompted the closure of a portion of the Fountain Creek Regional Trail, officials announced Monday, August 14.
“Erosion has made trail impassable,” the El Paso County Public Information Officer tweeted.
Officials say the damage is about half a mile north of Camping World, but the trail is closed from Stratmoor Valley (on the north) to Camping World.
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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Purdue University officials expect road construction will prove an extra challenge for about 6,500 students who are arriving to move into campus housing.
The (Lafayette) Journal and Courier reports that police are advising drivers to use U.S. 231 to enter the West Lafayette campus because of construction elsewhere but that will cause traffic backups during the fall semester move-in period that begins Monday.
Purdue is providing students and their families with maps specific to each residence hall to help them navigate construction and recently converted two-way roads.
Purdue police Capt. Eric Chin says there also will be extra officers on campus to direct and assist motorists. He says police are “asking community members and parents and students to allow for a little extra time.”
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What we call insects that glow at night
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Some words are like out-of-state license plates—they’re dead giveaways that you’re not from around here. Just try rhyming aunt with can’t in parts of the Northeast or Upper Midwest (you cahn’t) or ordering a sub in Philadelphia, the epicenter of hoagie country. Not convinced? Check out this list of 13 foods that have totally different regional names . In recent years, linguists have pondered whether the homogenizing effects of TV, film, and the Internet have begun to eliminate many so-called regionalisms. To find out, I surveyed Americans about how we talk. The good news, based on the 350,000 responses received: American English shows no sign of disappearing. So slip off your sneakers (more on that later), grab a soft drink (ditto), and let’s take a tour of Americanisms. (Find out if you're like the rest of us and mispronounce these common words , too.)
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Russia has said 23 British diplomats must leave within a week amid the fallout from the use of a nerve agent targeting Sergei Skripal and his daughter on UK soil. The move comes after the UK decided to kick out 23 Russians earlier in the week. Jacob Greaves reports.
The Montreal Canadiens have fired coach Michel Therrien and hired Claude Julien to replace him.
Julien was just fired as coach of the Boston Bruins last week. Montreal general manager Marc Bergevin made the announcement Tuesday, two days into his team's bye week.
The Canadiens are the NHL's worst team since the start of January and lost 4-0 to the Bruins on Sunday. They next play Saturday against Winnipeg.
Therrien was in his fifth season of his second tour of duty as Canadiens coach. They missed the playoffs last season after goaltender Carey Price injured his knee in November.
Julien returns to Montreal, where he coached from 2003-2006. He won the Stanley Cup with the Bruins in 2011 and was the longest-tenured coach until last week.
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (AP) - Coast Guard officials say a terminal at the Port of Charleston in South Carolina has been evacuated because of a claim about a threat aboard a ship.
Coast Guard Sector Charleston commander Capt. Greg Stump tells WCIV-TV (http://bit.ly/2s32DGI) that employees were evacuated Wednesday night and a portion of the Cooper River has been closed.
Stump says a YouTube conspiracy theorist reported a suspected threat aboard a container ship in the port. He says authorities are investigating out of caution.
The commander says the threat is more to the vessel than public safety. No further details were available.
Mar 10, 2017; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Lauri Markkanen looks to pass during a Pac-12 Conference Tournament game against the UCLA Bruins at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports Even with this loaded draft class, there are still a few players the Charlotte Hornets should not pick with their first round selection.
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Colleagues of Russian journalist Arkady Babchenko who was reported murdered in Kiev on 29 May, jumped with joy as he dramatically reappeared alive on 30 May in the middle of a televised briefing about his own killing by the Ukrainian state security service. A friend of Babchenko, Kateryna Lisunova, who was visiting his office at ATR, a Crimean Tatar television channel, captured the moment they saw their friend appear alive at the news conference. An emotional Babchenko appeared before reporters saying he had been part of a special Ukrainian sting operation to thwart a Russian attempt on his life
What suspended lawmaker, Jibrin told EFCC during his questioning
On Tuesday, the Economic and Financial Crimes Comission (EFCC), grilled former Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriations, Abdulmumin Jibrin, for five hours at its head office in Abuja. Jibrin arrived at the premises around 10am, where he remained until 3pm, after which he was asked to leave, Punch reports. The lawmaker was asked to […]
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Safe full of cash stolen from Chugiak bar and grill
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Employees at a bar and grill in Chugiak say someone broke in over the weekend and stole the business' safe full of cash.
KTVA-TV reports that Birchwood Saloon filed a police report on Sunday, saying someone broke in that morning and stole the safe.
The saloon posted to Facebook offering a cash reward for any information on the break-in.
Bartender Joleigh Rainwater described the safe as a very "stout," heavy older-model that is about the size of a cooler.
She says Chugiak is a "tight-knit community" where "everybody knows everybody."
Rainwater says detectives were out for several hours collecting evidence.
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Information from: KTVA-TV, http://www.ktva.com
Texas A&M starting defensive tackle Zaycoven Henderson has been suspended indefinitely, per athletics department policy, after he was arrested over the weekend on multiple charges, including aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
According to the Houston Chronicle, Henderson, 23, is alleged to have "pointed a gun at several people at Campus Village Apartments in College Station around 2:30 a.m."
Officers charged both Henderson and one other man with possession of marijuana after pulling over a car trying to leave the apartments, adding a charge of tampering with evidence for Henderson after finding the alleged weapon nearby in the woods.
Texas A&M's day-to-day operations are currently in the hands of interim coach Jeff Banks as new coach Jimbo Fisher is working to assemble his staff for the 2018 season in College Station. Henderson has been a two-year starter on the defensive line and his absence from the Belk Bowl (Dec. 29, vs. Wake Forest) is certainly a huge loss for the Aggies.
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WBTW) – Firefighters with Horry County Fire Rescue are actively fighting a house fire Monday night, according to the department.
A tweet posted by the department at 9:48 p.m. said firefighters were called to a single-family home in the 3700-block of Bakers Chapel Road.
Crews on scene have requested a second alarm, according to the tweet.
Count on News13 to continue following this story as it develops.
The SNJ-2, also known as a Texan T-6, is a two-passenger, single-engine aircraft that was widely used by the U.S. Air Force and Navy to train fighter pilots into the 1950s.
Valentine the horse gallops in his pen a year after he was injured after falling into ravine. (Feb. 14, 2017)
What a difference a year has made for a baby horse rescued from a Fremont ravine last Valentine's Day. The horse has made great strides, according to Fremont police.
The police department shared a video on its Facebook page showing Valentine galloping around and enjoying the fresh air.
A year ago, the then-6-day-old colt spent two days stuck at the bottom of Morrison Canyon. Animal Services and the fire department were able to pull him out. He suffered a broken pelvis and underwent life-saving surgery.
BOSTON (AP)  Students who survived last month's shooting at a Florida high school that left 17 people dead are set to participate in a panel discussion at Harvard about guns.
The event Tuesday evening at Harvard Kennedy School's Institute of Politics will feature six students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland.
The students have become vocal advocates for stricter gun laws.
They say they're expecting more than 1 million people to participate in marches on Saturday in Washington and in other parts of the country calling for tougher firearms regulations.
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They've already helped lead rallies and lobbied lawmakers in Washington and Florida.
Tuesday's event will be streamed live on the institute's website .
CLEVELAND, Ohio - The 2018 NCAA Tournament is down to the Sweet 16 after one of the wildest weekends in memory that saw some incredible upsets -- one being historic -- but some outcomes that have set up some intriguing matchups for this weekend.
The biggest upset belonged to University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC), which made history as the first No. 16 seed to defeat a No. 1 seed when the Retrievers defeated Virginia. Not only was Virginia a No. 1 seed but also the No. 1 team overall and UMBC did it in dominating fashion, winning by 20.
Eleventh-seed Loyola of Chicago is one of several Cinderella's left in the tournament. Loyola won two nailbiters in defeating No. 6 Miami by two and No. 3 Tennessee by one. Loyola will play No. 7 Nevada on Thursday.
In the latest college basketball video, Elton Alexander and Branson Wright talk about this past weekend's game and what it all means moving forward.
As Ulsterbus celebrates its 50th anniversary, GRAEME COUSINS looks at the downgrading of the rail network in Northern Ireland during the 1950s and 1960s while a local railway society gives its opinion on the impact the bus network had on railways in the Province Even before Ulsterbus was born in 1967, railways across Northern Ireland were being shut down by the Ulster Transport Authority as more and more emphasis was put on developing the road infrastructure and in turn bus services. 1950 was to be the year the levee broke for railways in Northern Ireland.
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A South Georgia summer fruit got all dressed for a contest in Crisp County Wednesday.
Keep Crisp Beautiful held its annual Watermelon decorating contest.
Melons were transformed into hot air balloons and cartoon characters.
Judges had to pick which contestants made the 'most creative' and the 'most recycled' entries.
"We do the most recycled category, which kind of sticks in with Keep Crisp Beautiful," Executive Director Catherine Harrell said. "We try to encourage recycling. Everyone is really creative, sometimes its hard to decide whats more creative and whats more recycled."
Judges will announce the winners of each category Thursday when WALB News Ten broadcasts live in Cordele at noon.
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Numbers Midday' game
BRAINTREE, Mass. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday afternoon's drawing of the Massachusetts Lottery's "Numbers Midday" game were:
8-2-3-2
(eight, two, three, two)
Ed and the crew attempt to save Isaac, Dr. Finn and her two sons after their shuttle becomes set on a course into uncharted space.
Guzman returned to the lineup and went 2-for-4 with two runs in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Astros.
Guzman was activated off the 7-day concussion list and started at first base Tuesday. Prior to his concussion, Guzman had started 28 of 32 games, slashing a respectable .266/.364/.489 during that stretch.
JACKSON, Wyo. — Some parents in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, are upset that “shooting at (President Donald) Trump” was offered as a possible answer on a multiple-choice, online English test.
The Jackson Hole News & Guide reported Friday (http://bit.ly/2ku7SgM) that the Jackson Hole High School quiz has since been taken down.
Teton County School District officials apologized and say they take threats of any kind seriously.
The quiz involved George Orwell’s 1945 novel “Animal Farm” and asked why a character in the book orders that a gun be fired.
Parent Jim McCollum says he was surprised when his son, a junior, came home and showed him a screenshot of the quiz.
McCollum says the potential answer on Trump was completely out of line.
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LONDON, March 19 (Reuters) - England and Bath back Anthony Watson will miss the rest of the season with an Achilles tendon injury, his club said on Monday.
The 24-year-old, who has scored 15 tries in 33 tests for his country, left the field on an electric cart after 34 minutes of Saturday's 24-15 Six Nations defeat by Ireland at Twickenham.
British media said he would be sidelined for about six months, ruling him out of England's tour of South Africa in June. He will also be missing for Bath's last five games in the Premiership run-in as they try to make the playoffs.
"Anthony has been in superb form this year, and we´re obviously really disappointed to have lost him at a critical part of the season," Bath's Director of Rugby, Todd Blackadder said on the club's website (www.bathrugby.com).
England are already set to be without Courtney Lawes and Nathan Hughes for the three-match series against South Africa after both players had knee surgery last week. (Writing by Ken Ferris; Editing by Nick Mulvenney)
Richardson (shoulder) indicated he plans to play in Game 5 against the 76ers on Tuesday, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Richardson is technically still a game-time call, so final word on his availability may not come until after pregame warmups. That said, Richardson himself believes he'll end up taking the court, which means he appears to be trending more towards probable at this point. If cleared as expected, Richardson would take on his typical starting role and would likely see a full complement of minutes, barring any sort of in-game setback.
Netflix shares stream to all-time highs
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of Netflix are streaming to new highs a day after the company announced its first true price hike in years.
That's a far different result compared with 2011 when Netflix separated its streaming and DVD-by-mail service and raised prices.
About 600,000 customers fled and its stock price plummeted by 80 percent.
But Netflix, based in Los Gatos, California, is a different animal today. The production powerhouse landed more Emmy nominations this year than any TV network other than HBO.
Some of that price hike, $1 per month for the company's most popular plan, will likely be plowed into the race to produce more blockbuster shows like "Stranger Things."
Netflix is up against HBO and Amazon, which has its own ambitions for great television.
Shares of Netflix hit $198.92 Friday.
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (AP) — Fairbanks Mayor Jim Matherly has defended the city’s decision to tear down the Masonic Temple in wake of its roof collapsing.
The Fairbanks Daily News-Miner reports that Matherly took to social media on Sunday to explain why the building that had been listed on the National Register of Historic Places had to be demolished. City officials deemed it a safety hazard after a heavy snowload caused a portion the 112-year-old temple’s roof to cave in on Saturday.
Matherly says he understands the hard feelings, but the building was unsound and the city had an emergency on its hands.
Matherly says the city was obligated to tear down the back part of the building, which was collapsing. He says the owner made the call to tear down the front portion.
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YUBA CITY, Calif. — The nearly 200,000 people evacuated after erosion was discovered Sunday at the Oroville Dam’s emergency spillway are allowed to return home Tuesday afternoon.
Butte County Sheriff Kory Honea said the mandatory evacuation order for the area has been reduced to an evacuation warning. Honea residents should still be prepared to leave if conditions make a dramatic turn for the worse.
Bill Croyle, acting director of the Department of Water Resources, said the rain expected later in the week wouldn’t be a concern, as the storm’s inflows wouldn’t exceed Lake Oroville’s outflows.
DWR is shoring up the emergency spillway with boulders and concrete.
Osoyoos photographer Lori Jantz set her alarm to wake up in the wee hours of Wednesday morning to drive up to Anarchist Lookout and photograph the moon. This was a Super Blue Blood Full Moon. A super moon occurs when the moon appears larger because it is at a point in its orbit closest to the earth. A blue moon occurs when there is a second full moon in a month. And the reddish colour of the blood moon is caused by a lunar eclipse, when the earth passes between the sun and the moon. See some of Jantz’s other photography when the Osoyoos Photography Club opens its exhibition at The Art Gallery Osoyoos on Feb. 9.
Gernot Rohr said he has again called up Ahmed Musa for today’s must-win World Cup qualifier against Zambia because he still has a positive attitude and has the experience of playing at the World Cup. Observers have queried Musa’s continued invitation as he has been left in the cold at Premier League club Leicester City. Rohr has since defended the inclusion of the former CSKA Moscow star.
“Ahmed Musa is playing with the second team (of Leicester City) regularly and he is playing very well. Not in the third team but the second one. He played also in the Cup game and his influence in the team is good and positive,” said the coach.
“His attitude is very positive in the team. He is a player who can have a very positive influence on his partners on the field of play. “His World Cup experience is needed. “And that is why he is with us and I am happy to have him with us.”
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A woman collapses with emotion in front of a police officer Saturday, April 15, 2017, outside the scene of a shooting that left a man dead in the 200 block of Aurora Avenue in St. Paul, Minn. Neither the identity of the woman - who repeatedly screamed "What happened?" - nor her connection to the situation could be determined Saturday evening.
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Jefferson City Jays head football coach Ted LePage announced his resignation Sunday night. LePage, who spent 12 years as the he Jays head coach, made the announcement at the end of the team’s banquet. He leaves the program the second longest tenured coach, as well as the second winningest coach behind Coach Pete Adkins.
It is with great excitement that we read the article written by Hubble Ray Smith about the reopening of the Canyon 66 Restaurant and the Ramada Inn Hotel. We have enjoyed our experience at the Canyon 66 every time we have gone there to eat.
Sultan Abbas is a neighbor of ours who is a wonderful family man and a very classy individual. From our observations at Canyon 66, his employees have the utmost respect for him.
Now that he will be in charge as general manager of the property, we can see only good things happening at the restaurant and the hotel in the future. Best of luck and success to Sultan, his employees and the “new” Canyon 66 and Ramada Inn.
Pat and Judy Barry
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SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) – The San Francisco 49ers are easing linebacker Reuben Foster back into the system after he missed the start of the offseason program while dealing with a domestic violence case that was eventually dropped.
Foster was not allowed to participate in the offseason program until a judge ruled last week that he wouldn’t have to stand trial on domestic violence charges. The judge determined there was no evidence that Foster ever hit his ex-girlfriend.
Foster rejoined the Niners last Thursday but has been held out of team drills as he gets back up to speed. He took part in individual drills during organized team activities but spent the time during team drills doing conditioning or watching teammates.
Defensive coordinator Robert Salah said there’s no rush to get Foster back into team drills but added it won’t take long for Foster to get back up to speed.
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PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan who currently plays for the English club Arsenal, has donated a car to a rehabilitation center for servicemen in Yerevan.
The playmaker on Monday, March 19 visited the Yerevan State Medical University to meet with wounded and disabled servicemen, the website of the Football Federation reveals.
Accompanied by university rector Armen Muradyan, Mkhitaryan visited the center for the rehabilitation of wounded and disabled servicemen, chatted with the students and those receiving treatment.
Mkhitaryan donated the car he received after being named one of Armenia’s top 10 athletes of 2017 to the center.
Mkhitaryan is Armenia’s UNICEF ambassador.
BRAZIL, Ind. (WTHI) - The Brazil Police Department reports crews are out of a major water leak on U.S. 40 at the Knightsville flashes.
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Officials believe the water will be out for several hours as this was caused by an 18 inch water main line that busted.
Drive slowly in the area as crews are out with equipment and could be in the roadway as they work.
A principal is appealing to road users to avoid the L-2014 slip road between 2.30 and 3pm to facilitate the collection of school children from Scoil Nuachabháil.
There’s been a sharp increase in traffic using the slip road where the school is located as cars, buses and even HGVs use it as a shortcut around the road-works on the N23.
Mick Bolger, Principal of Scoil Nuachabháil, said 105 children exit the school between 2.40 and 3pm daily.
This, he said, means up to 40 cars or 50 cars line the road outside the school during this time, which has resulted in traffic chaos.
Principal Bolger has appealed to road users to avoid the slip road between 2.30 and 3pm daily in the interest of safety and to facilitate school collection.
Games for Friday, October 6
District 3-AAA
Jena (6-0, 1-0) 31 - Avoyelles (3-3, 0-1) 2
Marksville (3-3, 1-0) 64 - Bolton (1-5, 0-1) 27
District 3-AA
Many (4-2, 1-0) 51 - Bunkie (1-5, 0-1) 0
Games for Friday, October 13
District 3-AAA
Marksville (3-3, 1-0) at Avoyelles (3-3, 0-1) Homecoming Kickoff set for 7 p.m.
District 3-AA
Bunkie (1-5, 0-1) at Winnfield (0-6, 0-1) Kickoff set for 7 p.m.
we are enclosing here with the Outcome of Board Meeting held on Wednesday, i.e. 30th May, 2018,of the Company for the quarter and year ended on 31st March, 2018A copy of Audited Financial Results of the company along with the Audit Report and Declaration is enclosed herewith.Source : BSE
Event time: 5 – 9 pm Happy Hour at 5pm Music starts at 6pm
Jazz in the Park is Milwaukee’s favorite free, outdoor, summer music series, featuring an eclectic lineup of jazz, big band, funk, R & B, reggae, blues and more. Performers come from across town or across the country. Concerts take place Thursday evenings, 5pm-9pm from June 1 through August 31st, in Cathedral Square Park. Music starts at 6pm, but stop by early for Jazz in the Park Happy Hour and get great drink specials from 5-6pm! For the safety of everyone, including your dogs, we ask that you please leave your pets at home.
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A comprehensive condition assessment of nine dams owned by the city of San Diego has been underway for the past year, according to the Public Utilities Department said. Asked about the condition of San Diego dams after Sunday's mass evacuation in Oroville in Northern California, department officials told City News Service that they hired independent experts in dam design, construction and safety to perform detailed inspections of the dams in February of last year.
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For the first time this year, there's a new No. 1 in college basketball. With their undefeated record coupled with Duke's first loss, Villanova took over the top spot from the Blue Devils.
Duke, which has held that spot since the preseason, fell to No. 4. The biggest riser? Arizona State. The Sun Devils moved up 11 spots to No. 5 following their win against Kansas at Kansas.
Here's the Top 25:
President Donald Trump said today that a bomb attack by a 27-year-old from Bangladesh on New York’s subway system underscored the “urgent need” for Congress to enact immigration reform. (Reuters)
President Donald Trump said today that a bomb attack by a 27-year-old from Bangladesh on New York’s subway system underscored the “urgent need” for Congress to enact immigration reform. “First and foremost, as I have been saying since I first announced my candidacy for president, America must fix its lax immigration system, which allows far too many dangerous, inadequately vetted people to access our country,” Trump said in a statement.
He added that the suspect, identified as Akayed Ullah, had entered the country through “extended-family chain migration,” a system the president is seeking to end that allows families to sponsor relatives to come to the United States.
Zibanejad pocketed two first-period goals, both on the power play, in a 4-2 loss to the Avalanche on Thursday.
Both goals came from powerful one-timers by the 24-year-old Swede, including one off a wonderful pass by Kevin Shattenkirk in his team debut. After missing 25 games last season, Zibanejad's presence on the Rangers' top line will be vital to the team's success this season. New York will need him to replicate his production on Saturday, as they are faced with a tough road matchup against Toronto.
The New Orleans based cruise ship recently underwent an extensive make over in Freeport, the Bahamas.
The 130,000 ton vessel was back on the waters yesterday, resuming its year-round Caribbean cruises from the Big Easy.
And now, passengers on board Carnival Dream will be able to experience a whole new range of dining experiences and bars.
There are five new spaces on board this cruise ship that travellers can enjoy.
SHERIDAN — Relay for Life of Sheridan is currently selling daffodils to benefit Relay for Life and the American Cancer Society.
Flowers must be pre-ordered by Feb. 11 and will be delivered March 17, though dates are subject to change based on weather.
A donation of $10 will get you one bouquet of 10 buds, while $40 gets you five bouquets and $70 gets you 10 bouquets.
Order your flowers by calling your favorite Relay for Life team or Jessica Martin at (307) 751-1533.
Varun Dhawan, who generally shies away from talking about his personal life in front of the media, was seen grinning at the paps when snapped with alleged beau Natasha Dalal. Varun and Natasha were seen exiting a venue post dinner and sitting in Varun's car which was full of cute balloons on Valentine's Day. Adorable na?
McGee navigated two scoreless innings in his most recent appearance Saturday, allowing one hit and striking out a batter.
This was a welcome success for the left-hander, as it actually lowered his ERA to 5.21. McGee has been snakebitten by home runs a bit this season, as he already served up as many homers this year as he did all of last season. His 7.1 K/9 is also down from last season. Interestingly, it seems like McGee is struggling the most with lefties, as they are hitting .320 off of him this season (as opposed to righties, who are batting .208 against him). Perhaps a decrease in velocity is to blame for this regression, as his average fastball speed is over two miles per hour lower than last season. Regardless of what the issue is, McGee doesn't appear to be as automatic out of the bullpen as he once was.
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. builders broke ground on fewer homes in March, but the pace of construction so far this year remains stronger than in 2016.
The Commerce Department says housing starts fell 6.8 percent last month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.22 million. The setback came after strong gains in a warmer-than-usual February. Groundbreakings on new homes are 8.1 percent higher through the first three months of this year compared with 2016.
More Americans are seeking new homes as job security has improved with low unemployment. Rising housing starts suggest higher sales, but the construction has not overcome a dwindling supply of new and existing homes.
Building permits — an indicator of future home construction — rose 3.6 percent in March to an annual rate of 1.26 million.
KACHEMAK, Alaska (AP) – A composting project could make one Alaska city much cleaner and greener if successful.
The Peninsula Clarion reported (http://bit.ly/2tgWlki ) Sunday Kenai Peninsula officials approved a resolution at its June 6 meeting supporting a demonstration project in Kachemak City that will take food waste from 20 Homer-area businesses and compost it rather than send it to Central Peninsula Landfill.
The project is authorized for one year to start and can be cancelled at any time. But the project won’t continue if it doesn’t save the borough any money over transporting waste to the landfill.
The only part the borough will fund is the container rentals and the hauling costs through a contractor. The physical land for the compost site is being donated by Kachemak City-based construction company Gregoire Construction.
What looked like a rotation from the tech stocks into stable names has suddenly ended. As the market reached record highs, Cramer tried making sense of the selloff.
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Around 20 civilians have been killed in week-long regime airstrikes on Yarmouk, a neighborhood of Damascus referred to as a "Palestinian refugee camp", the Turkish Anadolu news agency reported on Tuesday.
Several people were injured in the attacks, local sources told the news agency on condition of anonymity due to security concerns.
An Uber self-driving car hit and killed a woman crossing the street in Arizona, police said on Monday, marking the first fatality involving an autonomous vehicle and a potential blow to the technology expected to transform transportation.
The ride services company said it was suspending North American tests of its self-driving vehicles, which are currently going on in Arizona, Pittsburgh and Toronto.
So-called robot cars, when fully developed by companies including Uber, Alphabet Inc and General Motors Co, are expected to drastically cut down on motor vehicle fatalities and create billion-dollar businesses. But Monday’s accident underscored the possible challenges ahead for the promising technology as the cars confront real-world situations involving real people.
U.S. lawmakers have been debating legislation that would speed introduction of self-driving cars.
BRUSSELS (AP) — Amnesty International is accusing European Union countries of being complicit in the abuse of migrants detained in Libya.
The human rights group said in a report made public Tuesday that moves by EU member countries to cut off the main migration route from Africa to Europe have trapped an estimated 20,000 migrants in overcrowded and unsanitary Libyan detention facilities.
It also accused Libyan coast guard of collaborating with people smugglers and accepting kickbacks to let migrant boats leave for Europe.
Amnesty says it has documentary evidence that a boat donated by Italy was involved in an interception operation in which up to 50 people drowned.
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EU officials have rejected criticism of Europe's approach to curbing immigration and say the bloc's money has been channeled into Libya through United Nations agencies.
April 12 Henan Province Xixia Auto-Pump Co Ltd :
* Sees H1 FY 2017 net profit to increase by 50 percent to 90 percent, or to be 77.7 million yuan to 98.5 million yuan
* Says H1 FY 2016 net profit was 51.8 million yuan
* Says increased ratio of high-end products and decreasing investment scale as main reasons for the forecast
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/OQEB2h
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
Questions over HNA future after Wang Jian death
Following the death of HNA Group co-founder Wang Jian, the FT's James Kynge explains his role at the Chinese conglomerate, and the difficulties for HNA in the midst of a restructuring.
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Home Indiana Settlement Reached, INDOT Regains Control of I-69 Section 5 August 14th, 2017 Tyrone Morris Indiana Pinterest
The Indiana Department of Transportation has regained control of the I-69 Section 5 from Bloomington to Martinsville.
INDOT announced a settlement has been reached terminating the contract between I-69 development partners and the state. The developer’s bond holders are being reimbursed $246 million.
The Indiana Finance Authority announced the settlement deal last month. That’s when the state budget committee approved a financing plan to take over the rest of the project.
INDOT was able to keep more than a dozen subcontractor agreements to retain most of the primary and subcontractors who worked on the project under the previous arrangement.
The 21 mile project from Bloomington to Martinsville is expected to be completed in August of 2018.
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Htxt editor Adam Oxford has published an interactive map which shows the matric results of public schools in South Africa for 2013, 2014, and 2015.
“The data has been taken from official reports released by the Department of Education over the last 12 months and may contain errors,” said Oxford.
“Of the 6,773 schools we could find details for, we could find no address information for 367. Several others are a best guess.”
The 2016 matric pass rate will be released by the Department of Basic Education on 4 January, with individual results out on 5 January.
Oxford said they will add the latest matric results to the map.
Europe's stock markets fell at the start of trade on Wednesday after earlier losses in Asia and with Wall Street shut for the Independence Day holiday.
[LONDON] Europe's stock markets fell at the start of trade on Wednesday after earlier losses in Asia and with Wall Street shut for the Independence Day holiday.
London's benchmark FTSE 100 index of major blue-chip companies was 0.3 per cent lower at 7,570.25 points.
In the eurozone, Frankfurt's DAX 30 declined 0.2 per cent at 12,323.75 points and the Paris CAC 40 fell almost 0.1 per cent to 5,313.96, compared with the closing levels on Tuesday.
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Wreck at SC 261, US 521
Last Updated: February 2, 2018 at 9:14 pm
The S.C. Highway Patrol is currently reporting a wreck with no injuries at S.C 261 and U.S. 521 in Manning near the Kent bicycle plant.
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NEW ORLEANS -- This twist on a BLT is sure to make your mouth water.
Katie's Restaurant & Bar in Mid-City is known for its local flair, and this fried oyster BLT from chef and owner Scot Craig is just one reason why.
Here's the recipe:
Fried Oyster BLT
16 oysters
Corn meal (1 cup)
Corn flour (1 cup)
Creole seasoning
12 slices toast
8 slices tomato
8 slices crispy bacon
Mayo
Basil
Mix corn meal, corn flour and seasoning to taste
Dredge oysters through mixture and fry at 350 till crispy
Chop basil till fine and whisk in the mayo to taste
Stack the club sandwich using 4 oysters on each sandwich!
Las Vegas police arrested a man after stabbing a man with a "small pocket knife" in downtown Las Vegas.
The suspect, a man in his 50's, approached a man in his 20's as he pushed his bicycle on the 300 block of Fremont Street, near 4th Street at 12:02 a.m. Police said the suspect took the victim's bicycle, which led to a fist fight.
According to Lt. David Gordon, the suspect stabbed the victim in the right rib cage area with a small pocket knife.
After the stabbing, the suspect fled the scene but he was later arrested a short distance away, police said.
The victim suffered a minor injury and declined hospital care.
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In this Oct. 5, 2016 file photo, a new paver etched with markings "White House Kitchen Garden" is seen at the entrance to the White House Kitchen Garden at the White House in Washington. Michelle Obama's garden can keep churning out vegetables at the White House. That's the official word from the Trump White House. First lady Melania Trump says through a spokeswoman that she is committed to preserving and continuing White House gardens, and specifically mentions Mrs. Obama's "kitchen" garden. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)
CHATFIELD STATE PARK, Colo. — Two dogs were rescued off the ice at Chatfield State Park near the dog park Saturday morning. The relief of their owner is evident in the images above.
Thomas Cooper shared his photos of the rescue with FOX31.
He told us two golden retrievers wondered away from their owner and ended up on thin ice on the water.
“One of the owners went into the water to try to save them but had to turn [back],” Cooper said.
He said a park ranger went into the water to bring the pair to safety. Littleton Fire Rescue said this happened at about 11:30 Saturday morning.
Both made out … much to the relief of their grateful owner.
“The ice has been very thin and melting so not safe for anyone,” Cooper said.
FRAMINGHAM, Mass. (AP)  Prosecutors say a man was held hostage and beaten for four days inside a Massachusetts apartment because he is gay.
Police have charged 19-year-old Jackson Sugrue with a hate crime in connection with the alleged assault in Framingham.
Prosecutor Dylan Krasinski says the 50-year-old man told police he was using drugs with Sugrue on Wednesday when the teen refused to let him leave the apartment.
The man told police he was struck multiple times and refused food and water until he managed to break free of the apartment Saturday night.
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Sugrue's attorney denied the man's claims during his client's arraignment hearing Monday, saying instead Sugrue was the victim.
The attorney says the 50-year-old man was trying to take advantage of Sugrue.
Sugrue has been ordered held on $1,000 bail.
Feb 14 Linedata Services SA:
* 2016 annual results - EBITDA: +2.7 percent, net margin: 14.1 percent
* FY net income 23.6 million euros ($24.94 million)versus 26.1 million euros year ago
* FY revenue 166.8 million euros versus 172.3 million euros year ago
* FY EBITDA 49.9 million euros versus 48.6 million euros year ago
* A dividend of 1.50 euro per share will be proposed at next shareholders' meeting, up 7.1 percent from 2015 excluding 2015 extraordinary dividend
* Reaffirming its drive to return to sustainable organic growth in 2017
* Continued acceleration of research and development investments and integration of group's recent acquisitions are expected to impact EBITDA margin and capex in 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9464 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom:)
May 3Guomai Technologies Inc :
* Sees H1 FY 2017 net profit to increase by 80 percent to 130 percent, or to be 74.9 million yuan to 93.4 million yuan
* Says H1 FY 2016 net profit was 40.6 million yuan
* The reasons for the forecast are expanded education scale and increased investment return as well as increased profit from ICT park
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/6TQ1mV
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
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Police would like to thank the public for their assistance identifying the car Police were seeking in relation to the assault at Caroline Bay Skate Park on 15 December 2016.
The owner of the vehicle has come forward and is assisting Police with their inquiries.
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Remember last week’s speculation that New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady could retire before the 2018 season? Brady’s agent, Don Yee, put that to rest Monday.
“Tom’s intentions have not changed,” Yee told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. “He’s consistently said he’ll play beyond this contract and into his mid-40s, or until he feels he isn’t playing at a championship level. I understand the constant speculation, but this is one point he’s been firm about.”
If anyone was looking for “official word” from the quarterback, that’s probably as close as we’re going to get to it until Brady reports for the Patriots’ offseason workout program, which still is in a voluntary stage.
Patriots voluntary organized team activities practices begin May 21. Mandatory minicamp is held from June 5-7.
Brady isn’t the only Patriots superstar skipping voluntary workouts. Tight end Rob Gronkowski also has yet to show up.
Mint developers say they feel the app-launching time on the Linux distro seemed slow when using the Cinnamon desktop environment. So, they are working on fixing it. BetaNews reports:
Don't share pornography or illegal images on Facebook.
That is a warning that probably sounds self explanatory, but still many people around the world are sharing an explicit video showing an underage girl.
By sharing the video, even if your intentions are just to alert law enforcement, you are breaking the law. Instead of sharing the video, you should report it to Facebook or law enforcement.
Memphis Police Department is issued the following warning as a response to the video.
MPD said the video is being handled by law enforcement in Alabama, as that is where the video originated.
Alabama authorities said they have not yet identified the victim or the suspect in the video, nor do they know when the video was filmed.
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A Carroll County sheriff’s deputy sustained serious injuries and was transported to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore on Saturday afternoon.
According to a Carroll County Sheriff’s Office news release, two deputies were en route to back up Maryland State Police on a call near Gamber Road (Rt. 91) and Cold Saturday Drive at approximately 4:29 p.m. One of the deputies, traveling northbound on Gamber Road at the intersection of Old Gamber Road, became involved in a serious two-vehicle collision.
The driver of the second vehicle, a white colored Nissan Rogue, was transported to Carroll Hospital Center for further care, according to the release. The Maryland State Police Crash Team was requested to conduct the investigation into the collision.
Anyone who may have information about the collision is asked to contact the Maryland State Police, Westminster Barrack G, at 410-386-3000.
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Which players stood out during Alabama's scrimmage?
Alabama went through the first of its two fall scrimmages on Saturday.
Here are some players who stood out during the scrimmage based on information shared with AL.com (players listed alphabetically):
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SAN FRANCISCO — People packed beaches and parks as summer-like weather set records for the day in the San Francisco Bay Area and other Northern California cities.
The National Weather Service says San Francisco reached 74 degrees (23 degrees Celsius) Saturday. That eclipsed the previous high temperature for Feb. 3 by 3 degrees, set in 1992.
Tourists like Janet Stolp of Delaware headed to a popular beach in the city. She told news station KGO-TV that she timed her trip perfectly because it was snowing when she left home.
San Jose reached 78 degrees, 4 notches higher than the 2009 record. The wine-country town of Healdsburg hit a whopping 80 degrees, busting a record set in 1906.
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Up to 16 units in a Barrhaven condo building have been affected by a three-alarm fire that broke out Wednesday morning, Ottawa fire officials say.
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Donald Trump's reflation rally will short-circuit. Rising borrowing costs will blow fuses across the world before fiscal stimulus arrives, if it in fact arrives.
By the end of 2017 it will be clear that nothing has changed for the better. Powerful deflationary forces retain an invisible grip over the global economy. Bond yields will ratchet up further and then come clattering down again – ultimately driving 10-year US yields below zero before the decade is over.
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — A federal jury has convicted a Virginia woman on fraud and tax charges after prosecutors said she charged over a half-million dollars on her boss’s credit cards.
Sherea Darnell is a former manager at a Williamsburg eye care center. Prosecutors say she used the doctor’s credit cards to charge some $514,000 in personal transactions, including her son’s preschool tuition.
The jury heard from prosecutors that she also took over $90,000 in cash advances from the credit cards, using it to hire maid services and buy clothing and airline tickets. Authorities say that after her resignation from the eye center, Darnell continued to use her boss’s cards until the doctor finally discovered the fraud.
Darnell faces a maximum penalty of 30 years. Sentencing is set for October.
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RICHMOND, Va. -- The Pamunkey Indian Tribe is looking into opening the first casino in Virginia.
The tribe's council has approved a plan to build a $700 million casino and are currently searching for land in eastern Virginia to build it on, according to the Daily Press.
The casino would feature a performance venue, spa, and hotel.
The Pamunkey Tribe was recognized by the federal government in 2015 and was also granted the ability to pursue a gambling development, although the state currently has no casinos.
Chief Robert Gray says the casino would not be built on their reservation in King William County. So, land will have to be approved as former tribal territory by the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs.
There is no firm timetable for a deal to be completed.
If approved, the tribe says the casino could create 4,000 full-time jobs in eastern Virginia.
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Women are out here getting their boxes rejuvenated and Dr. Marashi is supposedly a specialist in transforming cooters into Tulips.
BUCHAREST, Romania — Romanian lawmakers have approved changes that critics say will weaken the European Union member's efforts to root out high-level corruption.
Parliament voted 167-70 Monday to change a law that obliges public officials to declare their assets and regulates conflicts of interest. Lawmakers and public officials banned from holding office due to rules violations could now see the ban lifted.
Lawmakers also approved a law obliging judges and prosecutors to pay financial damages for judicial errors made "in bad faith or grave negligence," which critics say could make magistrates wary of prosecuting or issuing rulings.
Opposition lawmakers whistled as the laws were approved, while members of the left-wing governing coalition cheered.
April 12 Refresco Group NV:
* Rejects PAI Partners SAS unsolicited non-binding proposal
* Has taken notice of rumours in market on a proposal by PAI
* Confirms that it received an unsolicited, indicative and conditional proposal from PAI on April 6, 2017 regarding a possible offer to acquire all 81.2 million issued shares in company at an aggregate cash consideration of 1,404 million euros ($1.49 billion)
* Refresco has informed PAI that proposed terms and conditions did not merit any further investigation and have accordingly rejected proposal. Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9429 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
Police are concerned for the wellbeing of the two girls, aged eight and five.
Concerned: Police are eager to trace the sisters.
Police are keen to trace two sisters who were last seen in Perth and Kinross.
Eight-year-old Grace Elizabeth McKinney, and Kara McKinney, five, are thought to be with their father, Michael McKinney, his girlfriend, Martina, and Woody, three.
They are believed to travelling in a cream-coloured Elddis Autoquest motorhome.
Officers are eager to trace the girls, who were last seen in the Alyth area, to confirm their well-being.
They have previously been known to camp with their father in the west coast area, Fort William and Skye.
Grace is described as 4ft 10in and slim with red/auburn hair, and Kara is 4ft with red/auburn hair.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101.
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On Wednesday, city and municipal electoral committees will begin accepting registering documents from candidates and election lists for the 2017 local elections to be held this fall.
Election lists can be submitted for registration through Aug. 31; candidates can be submitted for registration through Sept. 5.
By Sept. 10 at the latest, city and municipal electoral committees will register all duly submitted candidates. Likewise on Sept. 10, electoral committees will draw lots in order to randomly determine the order in which political parties and election lists as well as individual candidates will be listed on the lists posted in voting booths.
Beginning Sept. 11, outdoor political advertising will be banned throughout the country.
Local government council elections will take place in Estonia on Oct. 15.
Sri Lanka probes corruption at national carrier
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Proofpoint, Inc., , a leading next-generation security and compliance company, today announced the industry's first unified social, mobile, web, and email fraud and phishing detection and protection solution to provide visibility and address threats outside of the traditional security infrastructure of companies. This growing arena of digital risks targets more than the employees of a company.
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The TTU Vernacular Music Center, the School of Music, and the Roots Music Institute present "Bal-Folk TTU!"--an evening of friendly participatory Euro-French folk dance to live music, hosted by "that lil' ol' drone band from Texas, RattleSkull!
Thursday, April 27 7pm, at O'Reilly's Irish Pub (3300 82nd St), Bal-Folk TTU presents a "Bal"--an evening of participatory folk dances, to live music. BFT musicians and dancers will provide a friendly, open-access, all ages introduction to the Euro-French dances and music of "BalFolk": Chapelloise, Cercle Circassienne, polka, mazurka, schottische, bourrée à deux et trois.
Friendly on-the-fly instruction offered, no partner necessary. Featuring the musicians of RattleSkull and the TTU Vernacular Music Center (VMC) (hurdy gurdy. bagpipes, accordion, fiddle, flute, etc.). No cover (donations welcome), friendly wait-staff, live music, and fun for all.
Venez à notre Bal!
Shoppers are staging a backlash against supermarket's poisoned eggs, as a third are refusing to buy shop-bought sandwiches and salads unless the eggs they contain are British.
Following a scandal last week in which 700,000 contaminated eggs were sold in fresh food sold by UK retailers, some 32 per cent of respondents in a Grocer survey said they would only buy products which were made with British eggs.
Supermarkets have been accused of hypocrisy as they use cheaper foreign eggs as ingredients in pre-prepared food, while making a point of only selling raw boxed eggs carrying the British Lion quality logo.
The British Lion symbol tells consumers that the eggs are British-laid and have been vaccinated against salmonella. Around 85 per cent of boxed eggs sold in the UK carry the logo.
The Kansas State spring game was held this past Saturday, April 21st and the quarterback battle didn’t move the needle to either quarterback.
Bill Snyder spoke Tuesday on the Big 12 Teleconference and was asked did either quarterback take a lead in the race for the starter.
Snyder’s response was “it is dead even.” He did mention that “You always would like to have a starter, It would be our intent to go into the season that way. The two of them are very capable.”
Snyder also addresses the NFL draft coming up, the red-shirt rule that was tabled this past season plus more.
Bangladesh on Wednesday slumped to their lowest-ever Test total as Shakib Al Hasan's team was bowled out for a paltry 43 against the West Indies on the opening day of first Test at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua.
West Indies fast bowler Kemar Roach registered astonishing figures of 5 for 8 in 5 overs, while Miguel Cummins took three wickets, conceding 11 runs in four overs. Apart from Roach and Cummins, Jason Holder bagged two wickets as the Bangladesh batting crumbled.
This was Bangladesh's lowest ever total in Test cricket, their previous being 62 in 2007 against Sri Lanka in Colombo.
This happens to be the lowest Test total in 21st century.
The previous lowest total was by New Zealand when they were bowled out for 45 by South Africa in 2013.
Lowest totals since 2000:
43 - by Bangladesh vs West Indies (today)
45 - by New Zealand vs South Africa (2013)
47 - by West Indies vs England (2004)
47 - by Australia vs South Africa 2011
49 - by Pakistan vs South Africa 2013
The Geary County Commission will submit a proposal to combine the Planning and Zoning Office from the Junction City Municipal Building with the GIS Department.
County Commission Chairman Ben Bennett said the County would re-establish the interlocal agreement with some changes, “putting the GIS Director and the Planning and Zoning Director in the same office . The GIS Department would only be a County entity, and the Planning and Zoning would be a city – county organization. The office would be in the Geary County Office Building.
Bennett said he plans to move forward on that proposal starting this week.
Image copyright © Kenneth Allen/CC Geograph Image caption The diver was believed to have been exploring the Pinto wreck off Malin Head
A body has been recovered during a search for a Canadian diver who went missing off Malin Head in the Republic of Ireland on Saturday.
The body was found at a World War Two shipwreck off the County Donegal coast, according to Irish broadcaster, RTÉ.
Lough Swilly RNLI lifeboat was involved in the search operation which began at 16:00 local time on Saturday.
Its spokesperson said the man got into difficulty 16 miles north of Malin Head.
The Stokes County Arts Council welcomes Tatyana Seamon to The Apple Gallery, 502 N. Main St., Danbury.
Seamon was inspired to begin painting during the middle of the night in 2010. After taking several classes at the Sawtooth Center for Visual Arts, she realized that she enjoys working with bright, happy colors to express emotion and feeling. Having never studied art before, Seamon enjoys trying new techniques such as pouring liquid paints on canvas and watching what the paints “fancy” to do.
On display throughout the month of March, Seamon’s exhibit features a variety of mediums including acrylic, watercolor, pastel, and mixed media.
For more information, visit www.stokesarts.org or call 336-593-8159.
Sofia Vergara and Joe Manganiello have been married since 2015, and the couple's love has only grown fiercer. They aren't shy about showing PDA on the red carpet or sharing cute couple moments on the 'gram. So when the two showed up to the premiere of Star Wars: The Last Jedi, we knew something was up. While Sofia stunned in a strapless striped gown for the red carpet, Joe looked dashing in a gray Peyman Umay suit.
Joe was also wearing a secret message for his wife on his outfit. Underneath his jacket collar, in red stitching, was the phrase "I Love Sofia." To make this whole situation even sweeter, Sofia shared an Instagram snap wearing Joe's blazer with the collar popped — that way we could all see the hidden note. We completely approve of Joe's stealthy move, as it proved love isn't dead in Hollywood. Read on to see the loving message, and then check out other celebrity couples who have displayed love for their SOs through their outfits.
The Gregg County Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause of a fatal structure and grass fire.
It happened around 4 p.m. on February 2, in the 900 Block of Maxey Road in Longview.
The Gregg County Sheriff’s Office, Longview Fire Department, and Judson Metro Fire Department responded.
The Sheriff’s Office is waiting to release the victim’s identity until the appropriate family members are notified.
The Sheriff’s Office says outdoor burning is still discouraged at this time.
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A car bomb was detonated at the entrance of the ministry to launch the attack and then several gunmen managed to get inside the compound, said a senior police official.
Najib Danish, the ministry spokesman, confirmed the attack was carried out by a group of 10 militants and at least one policeman was killed and five were wounded.
A senior ministry official said one attacker blew himself up inside the compound and another was resisting from a watchtower as a plume of dust and smoke rose over the sprawling site.
Officials inside the ministry said the attackers could not breach key buildings as they are located far from the main entrance and there is a wide flat space inside the compound, helping Afghan forces to subdue the attack quickly.
‘Daesh’ claimed responsibility for the attack, the latest in a series in Kabul this year that has killed and wounded hundreds of people, despite repeated official pledges to improve security in the capital.
Top high school prospect Marvin Bagley III has committed to Duke and reclassified for the 2017-18 season, immediately making the Blue Devils a top national-title contender.
Bagley made his announcement on ESPN’s SportsCenter on Monday night.
The 6-foot-11 Bagley is widely considered the top recruit of the 2018 recruiting class, but last month petitioned the NCAA to reclassify and become college eligible for the upcoming season.
Bagley went on campus visits in July to Duke and USC, with UCLA also expected to be in the mix.
Bagley started his high school career at Tempe Corona del Sol High School and ended up at Southern California’s Chatsworth Sierra Canyon High School.
He will likely be in the mix to be the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA draft whenever he decides to leave college.
MIAMI (AP) - A judge has decided that Florida school shooting suspect Nikolas Cruz should continue to be represented by a public defender at taxpayer expense.
Broward County Circuit Judge Elizabeth Scherer's ruling Tuesday says Cruz has at most $28,000 in assets. Scherer says that's not enough money to hire a private lawyer in a potential death penalty case of this magnitude.
The 19-year-old Cruz is charged with 17 counts of murder and 17 counts of attempted murder in the Feb. 14 massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. He is being held without bail.
Cruz's lawyers have said he will plead guilty if prosecutors waive the death penalty. The Broward County state attorney's office has not been willing to do that.
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Visitors to an area farmer’s market had the chance to help local food pantries Wednesday.
Mayor Joe Hogsett went shopping at the Original Farmers’ Market downtown in support of the initiative.
Every Wednesday, the Original Farmers’ Market gathers donations and delivers them to local food pantries.
This week, the donations benefited Horizon House, a day shelter connecting the homeless with resources and basic amenities.
“That’s an important step that people in Indianapolis can take to help us, help our neighbors who happen to be food insecure or those who are using social service networks to feed their families and to stay healthy with nutritious food,” Hogsett said.
The mayor has been working on several projects aiming to fight food insecurity in the city.
An imaginative new adaptation of Charlotte Bronte’s masterpiece Jane Eyre tours to Sheffield this week.
This bold and dynamic production by The National Theatre and Bristol Old Vic tells the story of one woman’s fight for freedom and fulfilment on her own terms.
From her beginnings as a destitute orphan, Jane Eyre’s spirited heroine faces life’s obstacles head-on, surviving poverty, injustice and the discovery of bitter betrayal before taking the ultimate decision to follow her heart.
Jane Eyre is at the Lyceum Theatre from Tuesday, April 18, to Saturday, April 22. Tickets are priced from £16, call 0114 249 6000 or visit www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk
Games, swim time, crafts, movie time and more. Bring sneakers, comfortable clothes, swimsuit and towel. Register by 2/7 with signed consent and health forms. 6-9 pm. $10 adult, $5 child.
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Authorities say a St. Louis police officer has injured his hand during a pursuit that led to four arrests. St. Louis Police Chief Sam Dotson says doctors determined the officer hadn’t been shot, although the 29-year-old initially thought that’s what caused his injury. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that Monday’s pursuit followed a shooting in the St. Louis County city of Northwoods. St. Ann Police Chief Aaron Jimenez, whose department dispatches for Northwoods, said a caller reported that a person had fired into another car that crashed. Someone inside was struck in the abdomen and hand. The other vehicle involved in the shooting was pursued to north of downtown, where two youths and two adults taken into custody. An assault rifle and two pistols were found in their car.
Jennifer Bekker has been promoted as the city's new director of libraries. She previously served as the manager of the North Branch Library.
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Tim Tebow had another heartwarming moment Saturday, joining a fan with cerebral palsy as she sang "God Bless America."
Tebow, who plays for the St. Lucie Mets, a minor league baseball team affiliated with the New York Mets, joined the fan during a game against the Tampa Yankees.
"Moment of the night: fan w/ cerebral palsy sings God Bless America and asked Tebow to join her. This is what it's all about," Jason Woodell tweeted.
While Tebow didn't join her in her rendition, his presence beside her was apparently all she needed.
Tebow's latest act of kindness comes after a video went viral showing the ex-NFL quarterback forsaking practice swings prior to an at-bat to shake an autistic boy’s hand -- and followed it up with a monster three-run home run.
Tebow’s three-run homer on July 29 lifted the St. Lucie Mets to a 10-3 victory over the Charlotte Stone Crabs.
Tebow is hitting .238 with a .305 on-base percentage and five home runs for St. Lucie. He's hit eight home runs with two teams this season.
A dog dressed in Santa Claus costume take part in the Santa Claus Run in Budapest, Hungary.
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Announcement is made of the engagement and upcoming wedding of Taryn Marie Marchise, Blakely, to Samuel Frank Vitris III, Scranton.
The bride-elect is the daughter of Joseph and Genie Marchise, Blakely. She is a graduate of Valley View High School and earned a bachelor’s degree and certification in early childhood/special education from Keystone College. She is a special-education teacher in Western Wayne School District.
The prospective bridegroom is the son of Samuel and Judy Vitris, Scranton. He is a graduate of West Scranton High School and is a bridge painter with International Union of Painters and Allied Trades Local 218.
The wedding is set for May 20 at 2 p.m. in Holy Cross Parish, Olyphant.
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Evolve Beauty Lounge hosts grand opening
Evolve Beauty Lounge, a new full-service salon owned by hair stylist Evelyn Durant, is hosting a grand opening and ribbon cutting party 6-8 p.m. Friday at 4210 Capitola Road.
The Capitola-Soquel Chamber of Commerce will cut the ribbon at 6 p.m., followed by beverages and light nibbles, acoustic music, discounts on hair care products and prizes.
To reach the salon, call 831-476-4444.
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Passive house tours slated for Saturday
The International Passive House California will host open houses 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, in the Santa Cruz area.
Attendees can learn about the technical and aesthetic aspects of “passive houses.” Sites are within walking distance of each other and representatives will be able to answer questions.
Admission is free, but registration is required at eventbrite.com. Addresses will be sent out the day before the event.
To view previous Business Digest items, visit santacruzsentinel.com/topic/business_digest.
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All bids for the Bemidji Carnegie Library Project were rejected Monday night by the Bemidji City Council.
The bids came in significantly higher than expected and out of reach to be covered by the project’s fundraising committees. They were a million dollars more expensive than expected, so the council gave the Carnegie Committee a brief extension to dissect the bids and find an affordable option for the project. Cutting the cost of the project may be hard to do, but all options are now on the table.
The city council gave the Carnegie Committee until June 1st to find and present a cost-effective viable option for the project. The push to save the landmark building began over six years ago.
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Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday slammed the government for not having created jobs for the youth.
"Startup India, Stand up India, Right turn India: but no jobs for the youth of India," said Gandhi on his official Twitter account.
Linda Verba, head of service strategy at TD Bank and winner of a lifetime achievement award at the Most Powerful Women in Banking dinner Thursday, said that diversity can not just be a buzzword.
The Columbia Fire Department is on the scene of a natural gas leak at the 3000 block of North Main Street.
North Main Street has been closed to all traffic by the Columbia Police Department.
No injuries have been reported at this time.
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The solar eclipse is just around the corner and across the Upstate, glasses are flying off the shelves.
If you haven't had any luck finding a pair of the fancy specs, you can still experience the eclipse with the help of a few items lying around the house!
NASA recommends making a pinhole projector, which can be completed in a few minutes by following some simple steps.
Start by grabbing an empty cereal box. Trace a piece of paper to fit inside along the bottom of the box. Cut two holes on the top of the box. Cut a piece of aluminum foil to cover the left hole then tape in place. Then, poke a pinhole in the center of the foil.
With the sun behind you, look into the right hole. You will be able to see the projection of the eclipsed sun on the paper inside the box.
Fox Carolina Chief Meteorologist Kendra Kent explains how to make the pinhole projector.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee quarterback Marcus Mariota will be a game-time decision for Sunday's matchup against the Dolphins.
Mariota was listed Friday as questionable for the game in Miami after being limited in practice for the third consecutive day with a left hamstring injury suffered last week in a 57-14 loss at Houston.
The quarterback says he has spent the majority of practice rehabbing his hamstring. He says his first goal is to get healthy and that he needs to have some mobility to be able to play.
The Titans (2-2) are talking about whether or not to let Mariota take part in Saturday's walk-through. But a final decision might not be reached until 90 minutes before kickoff Sunday when inactives are due.
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DENVER (AP) San Francisco Giants right-hander Jeff Samardzija was forced to leave his start against Colorado after pitching one inning Tuesday night because of tightness in his pitching shoulder.
Samardzija threw 23 pitches in a rough inning and allowed three hits and two runs before exiting with the injury. He was replaced by rookie righty Dereck Rodriguez, the son of Hall of Fame catcher Ivan Rodriguez who was making his major league debut.
The 25-year-old Rodriguez had his contract purchased Monday from Triple-A Sacramento. He was 4-1 with a 3.40 ERA in nine starts for Sacramento.
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Rodriguez was originally drafted in the sixth round of the 2011 draft by Minnesota as an outfielder. He made the transition to pitcher two years later.
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Mubasher Lucman revealed that Javed Hashmi received 2 Crore Rs Bribe from an American Company to introduce ‘Viagra Tablets’ in Pakistan.
Mubasher Lucman was Talking in his show on ARY in which he revealed when Javed Hashmi was Health Minister in Nawaz Sharif government in 1997-1999, He introduced Viagra Tablets in Pakistan which created scandal as well at that time. He said that it was also reported that he received 2 Crore Rs as well from that company as Bribe.On these remarks by Mubasher Lucman, The persons sitting with him said that it can be Truth but nothing was cleared at that time. It was just a rumor but it created a scandal. They said that those Tablets benefited many people as well.Watch video …
Judge Jeanine – Lock Them All Up! Video – Bill Still
Judge Jeanine has obviously had enough with people tip-toeing around Robert Mueller’s Special Counsel fake investigation – that, in reality, is only desperately trying to accomplish the Deep State’s basic mission – that is to get President Trump out of office.
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Mealey's Litigation Procedure - Judge Substantially Denies Dismissal Of Claims In Securities Class Action
DENVER - Shareholders have pleaded a majority of their claims against defendants in a securities class action lawsuit against a drug maker, certain of its current and former executive officers and others, a federal judge in Colorado found Feb. 9 in ruling on three different dismissal motions (Sonny P. Medina, et al. v. Clovis Oncology Inc., et al., No. 15-2546, D. Colo., 2017 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 18795).
Juniper Systems Inc. has introduced its Pistol Grip Barcode Scanner addition to the Mesa 2 Rugged Tablet, running both Windows 10 and Android operating systems. Suitable for frequent barcode-scanning applications, this product design aims to reduce physical strain while maximizing productivity.
When added to the Mesa 2, the Pistol Grip Barcode Scanner is suitable for inventory tracking, asset management, manufacturing processing, and inspections, among others. Its design features a two-stage trigger for aim and read. When the device is not in use, it can be stored in the Mesa 2 Holster for ready access.
The Mesa 2 Pistol Grip is compatible with the M2 Office Dock, which allows for docking and charging without removal of the Pistol Grip. In addition, it can be used as a desk stand for viewing of the Mesa 2’s 7-inch display.
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Norwood is dealing with a hip injury and was waived/injured by the Giants on Monday.
It isn't known how or when Norwood sustained the injury, but since he wasn't a strong candidate to make the roster, the Giants were compelled to let him go. Fellow wideout Andrew Turzilli was signed to take Norwood's place on the training-camp roster.
Thomas Jenkins and Annalise Harwood pose for a photo after Harwood helped Jenkins shop Wednesday afternoon at Jr's Foodland in Murfreesboro. Harwood is a member of Redstone Federal Credit Union's Brightness Crew, which performs acts of kindness, no string walked into JR's Foodland on East Main Street on Wednesday afternoon in search of the perfect fish for his teenage son.
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) – Florida is a step closer to living up to its nickname as “The Sunshine State.”
A bill to let Florida remain on Daylight Saving Time year round is headed to Gov. Rick Scott’s desk after the state Senate approved it 33-2 on Tuesday.
If Scott signs the “Sunshine Protection Act,” Congress would need to amend existing federal law to allow the change.
While the rest of the Eastern United States would set their clocks back in the fall, Florida wouldn’t, leaving it with more sunshine in the evening during the winter. Northwest Florida is currently in the Central time zone.
Hawaii, most of Arizona, and a handful of U.S. territories – including American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands – do not observe Daylight Saving Time.
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Two men were found shot to death in Cordova on Saturday morning.
According to the Memphis Police Department, officers responded to a man down call in the 8700 block of Dexter Road. Officers found two unresponsive men inside of the vehicle.
Both had gunshot wounds, and both were pronounced dead on the scene.
Police are asking anyone with any information to call Crime Stoppers at 901-528-CASH.
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Monday sees the return of "The Money Man" - Gary Sasse to RI media. Starting this Monday Sasse joins GoLocal LIVE for a new weekly segment discussing federal, Rhode Island and local fiscal issues.
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America’s top military chief arrived in Seoul today as South Korea’s president warned that peace on the peninsula would not be achieved by force. Before meeting with Joseph Dunford, the chairman of the US joint chiefs of staff, President Moon said that he expected the United States to “react calmly and responsibly” to North Korea’s threats. thetimes 1:05:00 PM CEST
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP)  A Republican lawmaker who defended his description of pregnant women as "hosts" has won approval for his bill that would require women seeking an abortion to first receive written consent from the father.
The House Public Health Committee voted 5-2 in favor of the bill by Rep. Justin Humphrey, despite objections from opponents that the measure is unconstitutional. It now proceeds to the full House.
Humphrey acknowledged that the bill may not pass constitutional muster, but says he wanted to ensure fathers have a role in the abortion process.
A spokeswoman for the abortion rights group Planned Parenthood Great Plains described the bill as a "waste of taxpayer money."
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The same committee also approved a separate measure prohibiting abortions based on the diagnosis of a fetal abnormality or Down syndrome.
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REUTERS: Twenty-two players and officials from Laos and Cambodia have been banned for life from football-related activities for their involvement in match-fixing, Asian soccer's governing body (AFC) said on Wednesday.
The individuals were involved in the manipulation of matches involving the representative teams of Laos and the club side Lao Toyota FC, the AFC said.
Fifteen of the banned individuals are current or former Laos or Lao Toyota FC players.
In November, the AFC provisionally suspended four Laos soccer internationals over their involvement in the scandal.
The four, Saynakhonevieng Phommapanya, Chintana Souksavath, Moukda Souksavath and Phatthana Syvilay, are among the 22 who have now been banned for life.
(Reporting by Simon Jennings in Bengaluru, editing by Larry King)
Lawyers for Edwards will have to trawl through more than a million pages of evidence that make up the case against him.
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — The Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN) says Dr. M.G. “Pat” Robertson is hospitalized after falling while horseback riding Friday.
Doctors say he is expected to make a full recovery, according to CBN.
Robertson is the founder of the Christian Broadcasting Network as well as Regent University in Virginia Beach, where CBN is headquartered.
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Among the many area fireworks displays tonight, the one in Roanoke always draws a big crowd. It takes plenty of planning to make it work, planning that begins by coordinating with agencies like Roanoke Police, Fire and EMS and transportation to handle the many safety and logistics matters. WFIR’s Evan Jones has the story.
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After Afrin victory, Turkey's president vows to expand military operations into other Kurdish-held areas in Syria, Iraq
Samuel Edward Sandoval, 73, of North Platte, died Oct. 4, 2017, at home. Cremation was chosen. A memorial gathering will be at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 7, at the Accomplice Beer Company, Cheyenne, Wyoming. Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.
Man shot in arm and abdomen in Heart of Chicago
A man was shot Monday morning in the Heart of Chicago neighborhood on the South Side.
The 37-year-old was shot about 9:26 a.m. in the 2000 block of South Hoyne, according to Chicago Police.
He was struck in the arm and abdomen, and was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital in an unknown condition, police said.
OXFORD, Iowa (AP) -- Re-digging has begun at a popular eastern Iowa lake that was drained last year due to bacteria and algae blooms.
The Iowa City Press-Citizen reports that Kent Park drained its lake as part of a $2.9 million restoration project seven years in the making.
Issues that contributed to the lake draining included runoff from livestock operations upstream; built up phosphorus from row crops and livestock in the park's catch basins; and waste from geese.
Johnson County Conservation Department Director Larry Gullett says the "park is literally torn apart right now."
Reversing the damage requires a major overhaul to the park. New catch basins have been built and the depths of the lake are being remade.
Park officials say it will be at least another year before the lake is refilled and open for public use.
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LAS VEGAS (AP) — Republican backers of an effort to recall two Democratic state lawmakers say they will appeal a judge’s ruling that the recalls failed to gather enough valid voter signatures.
Attorneys for the group of Nevada residents who launched the recall effort, including former GOP Assemblyman Stephen Silberkraus, filed a notice in court Wednesday that they intend to appeal to the state Supreme Court.
The group’s attorney Dan Stewart did not immediately respond to a message seeking comment.
The controversial recalls of state Sens. Nicole Cannizzaro and Joyce Woodhouse jeopardized Democratic control of the state Senate.
The recall backers did not make any allegation of misconduct but instead cited the senators’ political stances on issues like taxes.
The Nevada Senate Democrats say the recalls were doomed from the beginning and have wasted tens of thousands in taxpayer dollars.
– Carmella and James Ellsworth appeared in a Smackdown Fallout video reacting to Baron Corbin’s surprise attack on Dean Ambrose that prevented him from facing Ellsworth:
– Joey Janela has announced that he’s hosting a show over WrestleMania weekend in Orlando. The show is titled “Joey Janela’s Spring Break” and will feature Matt Riddle vs. Dan Severn. You can find out more about the event here.
Police said they found a man dead and a woman wounded at a Dallas home Sunday morning.
Dallas Police responded to a welfare check call in the 1600 block of East Redbird Lane at 11:29 a.m. and found 83-year-old Choyce Moon dead.
Officers also found 80-year-old Mae Moon with undisclosed injuries. She was transported to a hospital in unknown condition.
No further details have been released.
Dallas police asked anyone with information about this incident to call their Homicide Unit at 214-671-3661 or contact Det. Raley at 214-671-3684 or tommy.raley@dpd.ci.dallas.tx.us.
Each year, C-U At Home puts on a fundraiser called One Winter Night, in which people from around the area raise money and spend the night downtown in cardboard boxes. The organization gleans two-thirds of its annual budget from the event, and proceeds go to its various programs, whose purposes range from transitional housing to transportation to relationship-building.
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If ridership does not increase over the next 12 months, Caroline County supervisors may reduce or eliminate FRED transit service in the county. After hearing from riders and stakeholders during a public hearing at its meeting Tuesday night, the board voted unanimously to spend a year studying routes and boosting advertising with the understanding that if ridership does not improve in a year, the service will be cut or scaled back.
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Jamie Winterton is director of strategy for ASU's Global Security Initiative. She is available to share tips on keeping smart home devices secure.
Contact Leslie Minton at Leslie.Minton@asu.edu or 480-727-4294 to schedule a live or pre-recorded interview with Jamie from ASU's recording studio.
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Tyler Ryan's Wednesday morning forecast
A cloudy, humid start to the day with morning fog. The skis will give us a mix of clouds and good bit of sun this afternoon. Temps stay very warm, topping off at 89 with the potential for an isolated afternoon sprinkle.
The rail cutter offers fast cycle times and high productivity, according to Rotar , which is headquartered in Genemuiden, Netherlands, with Rotar International based in Torun, Poland. The attachment features a heavy-duty rotating headpiece and an oversized slewing ring.
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Prime Minister Sorin Grindeanu announced on Tuesday at the Antena 3 private television station, that he will leave for Brussels, together with Foreign Affairs Minister Teodor Melescanu, where he will have meetings with President of the European Council Donald Tusk and President of the European Commission Jean Claude Juncker.
In respect to the host’s remark, who reckoned that the European leaders are waiting for “clarifications” from the Government in Bucharest, the Prime Minister responded as follows: “I will go together with Minister Melescanu and make these clarifications.”
When asked if it wouldn’t have been better for someone to be appointed to the Justice Ministry, so that person too be present at discussions, Grindeanu stated that this is “an internal problem.”
A woman is under investigation for impaired driving after crashing into a police cruiser in Vancouver's West End on Monday night.
The woman's grey Acura collided with the marked car just after 2 a.m. PT.
Police said two officers were heading southbound on Denman Street, responding to a robbery call with the sirens on.
A statement said the Acura pulled in front of them on Alberni Street. Both cars were heavily damaged in the collision and two parked cars sustained minor damage.
The Acura ended up on the sidewalk and crashed into a nearby restaurant patio.
The officers were taken to hospital to be treated for minor injuries and have since been released. The 29-year-old driver wasn't hurt but was also taken to hospital as a precaution.
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Lugnaquilla, Co Wicklow, at sunset today Source: Eamonn Farrell/Rollingnews.ie
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#MISSISSIPPI: A teenage girl was shot dead by her nine-year-old brother in an argument over a video game controller.
#ANT MCPARTLIN: The TV personality has stepped aside from his presenting duties following his arrest for drink-driving.
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It’s the end of a bank holiday weekend. One in which Ireland won a Grand Slam. So it’s safe to say there may be a lot of sore heads about the place this evening. And a lot of Fear. So this won’t help – here are seven sounds guaranteed to scare the life out of an Irish person at the best of times, let alone now. And this is the worst of the lot:
University of Wyoming head basketball coaches Allen Edwards and Joe Legerski will be in town tonight to speak at the annual Cowboy Joe Club Wyoming Athletic Reception. The event will take place at the Broadway Theater in Rock Springs beginning at 6:30 p.m.
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The event is sponsored by Wyo4News, Western Wyoming Beverages and Santa Fe Southwest Grill.
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Howard County Commissioners will hold a budget workshop Wednesday morning before holding their regular biweekly meeting at 3:30 p.m.
The budget workshop, scheduled to start at 9 a.m. in the second-floor conference room at the Howard County Courthouse, is one of a series commissioners have held recently to hammer out the budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
Commissioners will also address two other items of business during the budget workshop: At 1 p.m. they'll hold a discussion with new Howard County Volunteer Fire Chief Mitchell Hooper on regulations for the July fireworks season and possibly take action to adopt the regulations under discussion; and at 3 p.m. they'll hear a presentation from Texas Association of Counties "Healthy County Wellness Program" Consultant Shameria Davis regarding a Tobacco Cessation Surcharge.
For the full story, please see Tuesday's edition of the Herald.
TRENTON, N.J. >> A New Jersey couple and their home improvement companies have admitted stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from more than 20 victims who hired them to repair or rebuild their homes after Superstorm Sandy.
Jeffrey Colmyer and Tiffany Cimino, of Little Egg Harbor, pleaded guilty Tuesday to theft by failure to make required disposition of property. Colmyer also pleaded guilty to money laundering on behalf the couple’s companies, Rayne Construction Management Services and Colmyer & Sons Construction.
State authorities will recommend that Colmyer receive a seven-year state prison and that Cimino get probation when they are sentenced Sept. 7. They say the couple stole more than $1.4 million, mostly Sandy relief funds, and used much of the money to gamble and buy luxury items.
A member of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir has resigned because of the group’s decision to perform at Donald Trump’s inauguration.
The singer, Jan Chamberlin, shared her resignation letter Thursday on Facebook, explaining that she felt “betrayed” and that she “simply cannot continue with the recent turn of events.”
“Since ‘the announcement,’ I have spent several sleepless nights and days in turmoil and agony,” wrote Chamberlin. “I have reflected carefully on both sides of the issue, prayed a lot, talked with…
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Get your hands on the most desired compost in Seattle from Woodland Park Zoo. Fecal Fest is the annual event that invites local gardeners to enter a bid to purchase the exotic, highly-coveted Zoo Doo.
This year’s Zoo Doo is composed of feces by a variety of the zoo’s non-primate herbivores. Compost made from hippos, giraffes, mountain goats, tapirs and more, is used to grow perfect veggies and annuals.
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Dyer County.
The alert is active until 12:45 p.m.
The NWS said they expect wind gusts of 60 miles per hour and half dollar size hail.
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The Winnipeg Police Service are investigating the death of a woman in her 30s.
Police said on Monday around noon they attended a residence in the first 100 block of Beaumont Bay after a report of an injured woman.
A woman in her 30s was taken to the hospital in critical condition where she died, according to a news release.
The homicide unit is investigating.
Police are asking anyone with additional information to call 204-986-6508 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).
Redemption Racing Signs Josh Osby and Cade Clason
Redemption Racing Signs Josh Osby and Cade Clason
By Billy Rainford
It looks like @redemptionracingmx got their guys for 2017.
@joshosby87 will be the team’s #MX2 rider while 2017 National #7 @cadeclason returns as the #MX1 competitor at all ten rounds of the Nationals.
There will be an official press release coming but right now it looks like these two riders will be joined by @eric_jeffery when the team heads on the eastern swing.
This should be a competitive team. Welcome to Canada, Josh.
I think it’s an unwritten rule that there must always be at least 2 guys named Josh on the team…
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Huge waves came crashing into shore in nelson, New Zealand yesterday (Thursday), as a downgraded cyclone left behind debris, destruction and floods.
Crowds of people gathered at the coastline to watch the ferocious waves.
The storm, following a downgraded cyclone, also left a boat marooned on shore and damaged buildings and infrastructure near the coast.
Authorities said work on repairing the damage was underway.
Authorities said today (Friday) that the storm was moving southeast, providing some relief to the country's west coast, which had been hardest hit by the heavy rain and strong winds.
Kourtney Kardashian Bombarded For Selfies ... on Capitol Hill!
Kourtney Kardashian Bombarded For Selfies on Capitol Hill
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Kourtney Kardashian was just like any ol' senator or congresswoman walking through the hallways of the Capitol Tuesday in a suit and on a mission to change the law ... until she was bombarded for selfies.
The eldest Kardashian didn't say much on her way to talk about regulating cosmetics and other personal care products, but couldn't resist the opportunity to get one pic in with a fan.
The 39-year-old is there lobbying for environmentally-friendly cosmetic products.
Gotta say Kourtney looks like she's holding her ground, so perhaps there's a future there in politics for her. Wouldn't be the first time a reality star made it far in politics.
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Take a look at our selection of fan pictures as Walsall fell to defeat against Rochdale in League One.
When you’re Beyonce, you pretty much have everything (except Album of the Year Grammys for two albums that outright deserved them, but I digress.) Still, there are other organizations out there willing to give the Queen her things, not only as a musician but a humanitarian as well.
The second annual Wearable Art Gala in Los Angeles honored Beyonce for her work giving back to the community, including public kudos from a fan suffering from a bone disease as well as former First Lady Michelle Obama who noted that the “Formation” singer personally inspires her.
While accepting her award, Beyonce said that she likes to keep her charity work quiet because she believes she should be doing more, and that giving is reward enough. Her mother and director of the event, Tina Knowles-Lawson got her own shoutout from her eldest daughter as Queen Bey said that Mama Tina should be getting an award instead, citing her example as a role model for Beyonce and sister Solange.
Marjorie Lenore Sommer, age 96 of Nashville, Tenn., passed away June 13, 2017.
Born in Buffalo, N.Y., to the late James and Hulda Paterson.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John A. Sommer.
She is survived by her son, John R. (Cindy) Sommer; daughter, Carol Casey; grandchildren, Jana (Jacob) Savage, Jack (Kelly) Sommer and Jeff Sommer; great-grandchildren, Audrey Savage, Cole Savage, Norah Savage, Grayson Savage, Juda Sommer and Susanna Sommer.
Graveside service will be 3 p.m. Saturday, June 17, 2017 at Williamson Memorial Gardens. Ward Jones officiating. Memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Pl. Memphis, TN 38105.
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The "Dastyari itch", as one Government minister described it, seems to be one that the Labor party just can't seem to scratch.
Fresh allegations reported in the media today, question again the influence Senator Sam Dastyari's China connections have over the ALP.
BRIGHTON, England — Brighton will play in the top-flight of English soccer for the first time in 34 years after securing promotion to the Premier League on Monday.
Thousands of fans flooded the field at the south-coast club's ground on Monday after a 2-1 victory over Wigan.
A seventh successive win ensured Brighton will finish in the two automatic promotion places in the League Championship. Chris Hughton's side has a seven-point lead over Newcastle, the only remaining title contender.
Reading and Huddersfield could also finish in the top two but they can't finish in first place.
Jacoryan C. Lee, 18, was arrested after a warrant for his arrest on the charge of murder was issued in connection with a fatal shooting on March 11. Tommy Brown Jr., 26, died from an apparent gunshot wound to the head. Manatee County Sheriff’s Office
Alexa Bliss defeated Nia Jax, Sasha Banks and Mickie James on tonight's WWE RAW to become the new #1 contender to RAW Women's Champion Bayley.
Bliss vs. Bayley will take place at the April 30th WWE Payback pay-per-view from the SAP Center in San Jose.
Below is the updated card for the next RAW brand pay-per-view:
House of Horrors Match for the WWE Title
Bray Wyatt vs. Randy Orton
RAW Women's Title Match
Alexa Bliss vs. Bayley
WWE United States Title Match
Chris Jericho vs. Kevin Owens
WWE Cruiserweight Title Match
Austin Aries vs. Neville
RAW Tag Team Title Match
Cesaro and Sheamus vs. The Hardys
Seth Rollins vs. Samoa Joe
Roman Reigns vs. Braun Strowman
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APPLE VALLEY >> Sheriff's deputies opened a death investigation Sunday after hikers found a human jawbone.
The hikers reported the bone shortly before 4 p.m. Sunday in the area of Apple Valley Road and Wato Road, according to a statement from the sheriff's department.
Deputies sent a photo of the bone to the coroner's office, which confirmed it was a human mandible. Detectives are now trying to determine the identity of the victim. They don't know how long the bone has been in the desert, according to the statement.
Officials urge anyone with information to contact Detective Mike Cleary or Sgt. Greg Myler of the Specialized Investigations Division at 909-387-3589. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or the We-Tip website at www.wetip.com.
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SARASOTA – The Asolo Rep is gearing up for its 60th anniversary season, starting with the unveiling of the shows the 2018-19 season has in store.
One of the shows is Arthur Miller’s The Crucible, directed by Asolo Rep’s own Producing Artistic Director, Michael Donald Edwards.
Edwards says with the special anniversary season, he and the Asolo staff are continuing what he calls the journey of “Staging our World.”
“It’s going to be a season that’s about communities under stress, communities building connections, communities going through difficult times and finding connection, even joy,” Edwards said. “This is what our season’s going to be about, and we’re starting with one of the most extraordinarily beloved musicals of all time: The Music Man.”
Meredith Willson’s The Music Man will run from Nov. 17th thru Dec. 29th.
Some of the other shows to look forward to are Shakespeare’s The Tempest, Stephen Sondheim’s Sweeney Todd, and Jules Verne’s Around the World in 80 Days.
For more information, visit asolorep.org
A vigil will take place outside Letterkenny University Hospital tomorrow evening to protest at what organisers say is the impact of hospital cutbacks on patients and their families.
The ‘Still Waiting Health Campaign’ claims lives are being lost as a result of lengthy waiting lists, and the group is demanding more investment in health services, as well as calling for the resignation of Health Minister Simon Harris.
The Letterkenny protest, which gets underway at 7.30 tomorrow evening, is one of a number taking place across the country.
Spokesperson Cyril Brennan is urging people to attend………….
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PepsiCo reports its earnings today. It’s a pivotal time for the company as it continues to move away from the shrinking market for sugary drinks and into the growing market sector of bottled water, worth $42 billion last year. This month the company is launching a new premium brand of bottled water – Lifewtr. It’s entering a crowded market.
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A HISTORIC pub has been partly damaged after a fire took hold in a power box last night.
Staff and guests were evacuated from the Club Hotel on King St at Clifton shortly after 11pm when the fire broke out in a power box fixed to the northern side of the building.
The power was disconnected as Queensland Fire and Emergency Services crews extinguished the blaze.
A QFES spokeswoman confirmed the fire was contained to the power box, but it is understood some of the inside of the hotel was smoke damaged.
A Queensland Ambulance spokesman said paramedics were on standby at the hotel but were not required to treat any patients at the scene.
The Club Hotel was built in 1889 and is the oldest hotel in the town south of Toowoomba.
ALTBalaji, the digital platform from Balaji Telefilms, has joined hands with Airtel Payments Bank to provide wallet services via Airtel Money to consumers.
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TORONTO (AP) - Canada has announced a peacekeeping effort in the West African country of Mali that includes six helicopters and some support troops.
Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland said Monday the deployment will be 12 months.
The mission will include two Chinook helicopters for airlift operations and four armed Griffon helicopters for escort purposes. The number of troops has not been determined yet.
Mali has been in turmoil since a 2012 uprising prompted mutinous soldiers to overthrow the country's president of a decade. The power vacuum that was created ultimately fueled an Islamic insurgency and a French-led war that ousted the jihadists from power in 2013. But insurgents remain active in the region.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has promised to return Canada to peacekeeping after more than a decade of dwindling participation.
DUBLIN, April 18 (Reuters) - The leaders of the Netherlands, Denmark and Ireland are to hold a meeting to discuss Britain's exit from the European Union on Friday, the Irish government said, in a sign the three pro-trade powers plan to coordinate their strategy on Brexit.
The three countries, which Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny has said are likely to be the most negatively impacted by Brexit, have a similar outlook on free trade and competition issues and in the past have often allied with Britain.
The 27 EU members that will remain after Britain leaves have repeatedly pledged to maintain a united front in negotiations with Britain and avoid divisions that could be exploited by London.
Kenny will meet with Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte and Danish Prime Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen in The Hague on Friday, an Irish government spokesman said. The meeting will underline the strength of the 27 to remain united, he said. (Reporting by Conor Humphries; Editing by Mark Trevelyan)
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Probe Metals Inc:
* PROBE METALS ANNOUNCES SALE OF THE WEST PORCUPINE PROPERTY IN ONTARIO
* PROBE METALS INC - SIGNED A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT WITH GFG RESOURCES INC FOR SALE OF WEST PORCUPINE PROPERTY LOCATED IN ONTARIO, CANADA
* PROBE METALS INC - PROBE HAS SOLD 100% INTEREST IN PROPERTY TO GFG IN EXCHANGE FOR ISSUANCE OF 6.5 MILLION COMMON SHARES OF GFG Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Named after the wife of Norse mythology's King of the Sea, Rán released their debut EP Hunt Like Lion last month. December takes the 8MM-signed Rán and their sunken psych soul to Ku'damm for a show with both cutting guitars and gloomy lyrics.
MADRID, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Spain’s Caixabank said on Friday its fourth quarter net profit more than doubled against the same quarter last year, thanks to a favourable comparison as it set aside more than 100 million euros ($125 million) to cover mis-sold mortgages in the year-ago period.
However, quarterly net profit fell 70 percent against the third quarter as its Portuguese unit BPI suffered a devaluation in its BFA unit in Angola.
Net profit for the fourth quarter was 196 million euros, below analysts’ forecasts in a Reuters polled estimate of 352 million euros. ($1 = 0.8007 euros) (Reporting By Jesús Aguado; Editing by Sonya Dowsett)
× Preps Plus Chicago: Week 7
Sam Panayotovich recaps week seven of the high school football season on Preps Plus Chicago. Get all the scores, stats and stories from Chicagoland high school football every Friday night on WGN Radio.
Co-host Kevin Powell may have been in Washington D.C. covering the Cubs, but that doesn’t mean he didn’t have an eye on his high school team in their rivalry game. He calls in live from our nation’s capital to show the pride he has in his hometown team. Steve Soucie also joins the show to preview what we may be seeing when the playoff brackets are released in a few weeks. Special thanks to Chicago Tribune reporters Mike Helfgot, and Mike Clark out on location.
April 6 Infratil Ltd:
* Infratil disposal of 19.91% stake in Metlifecare
* Entered into a block trade agreement with Forsyth Barr Limited for off-market sale of it 19.91% stake (42.4 million shares) in Metlifecare Limited
* Deal at a price of $5.61 per share for aggregate consideration of $237.93 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Nigeria lost $1 trillion to tax evasion by multinationals in 2016 – Osinbajo
The government is ratifying treaties that will help end profit shifting and tax evasion by multinationals.
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President Trump's tweet attacking those critical of his typos contained a typo too. USA TODAY
Bill Radke speaks with senior editor at the news and pop culture site Fusion Felix Salmon about the effort to unionize Uber drivers in Seattle. Radke also speaks with anti-union driver Debra Jeffs-Grad and pro union driver Takele Gobena.
Aldi has struck a deal with a US grocery start-up that will allow it to deliver food directly to homes in three American cities.
The partnership with grocery delivery company Instacart will allow customers to buy food from the discount supermarket chain for same-day delivery.
Aldi, which is in the process of boosting its presence in the US market, said it currently had no plans to offer a similar service in the UK.
The deal comes two months after Amazon announced its £10.7bn takeover of upmarket food chain Whole Foods, which has pressured traditional grocers into stepping up their efforts in online delivery.
Instacart, which promises deliveries in as little as one hour, has also been threatened by the Amazon deal as it has been a Whole Foods partner since 2014.
SEOUL - North Korea's state-run news agency said Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrived in the North on Thursday at the invitation of North Korean Foreign Minister Ri Yong Ho.
The report did not elaborate on what Lavrov would be doing during his visit in North Korea.
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We're thrilled to announce we are Introducing Afternoon Tea service at Cafe Grace!
Join us for a relaxing Afternoon Tea on Saturday, June 3 from 1-3pm in The Library.
Enjoy a selection of teas, petit fours and classic finger sandwiches.
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Bond is $35,000 for a man jailed Sunday in Hopkins County on felony drug charges. Brandon Reid Black, 31, whose hometown was not immediately available, was charged with possession of more than four but less than 200 grams of a controlled substance and he remains behind bars.
× Two people taken to hospital following Enfield house fire
ENFIELD — Firefighters said two people were taken to the hospital following a house fire Friday afternoon.
Enfield firefighters said a fire broke out to a home at 255 Riverdale Road. Firefighters said two people were home at the time of the fire. One victim was treated for minor burns, the other was taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation.
Firefighters said the house suffered extensive damage and the cause of the fire is under investigation.
No other details have been released.
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Rehearsal for the CUTC Cathy Murphy Student Production of Hairspray at the Parkland College Harold and Jean Minor Theatre on Tuesday, June 13, 2017.
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Walmart Employees Intervene After Devils Lake Grandmother Scammed Out of $8,000
She was told to purchase gift cards and send them in the mail overnight, concealed in a magazine
DEVILS LAKE, ND — Police in Devils Lake say an 84-year-old woman has lost $8,000 in the “grandparents” scam.
The victim received a call from someone claiming that her granddaughter had been in a crash in Ohio and that drugs were found in the car.
She was told to purchase gift cards and send them in the mail overnight, concealed in a magazine.
After the money was sent, the woman was asked to send another $9,000 to pay a lawyer defending her granddaughter.
Police say Walmart employees became suspicious and stopped the second payment.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Efforts to collect old tires are being held starting this weekend in West Virginia.
The Department of Environmental Protection says collections will be held starting Saturday at the state Division of Highways garage in Buckhannon and at the Cabot Station Recycling Center in Grantsville.
Additional collection events will be held June 6 in Norton and Hinton, June 7 in Beverly and June 9 in Hamlin and Clarksburg. More will be held elsewhere later in the month.
Residents can dispose of up to 10 tires per person with a valid West Virginia identification for the county in which the tire collection is being held. The tires must be off the rims and only car or light truck tires will be accepted.
Haulers and businesses are not allowed to participate.
Ranks of a police mobile patrol commanded by a female sergeant responded to a report that a male was seen with a firearm in a public transportation vehicle that was Georgetown-bound.
According to the police, the vehicle was intercepted in the vicinity of Laparkan Shipping and a male instantly exited and attempted to flee the officers while holding tightly onto his crotch in the process.
He was pursued and apprehended. A search of his person revealed an unlicenced Taurus pistol with nine live rounds.
The 23 year-old suspect of Nutmeg Street, North Ruimveldt is being processed for court.
The police has seized Rs 1.68 crore in demonetised currency notes from three people, who were later arrested.
Acting on a tip-off, the police kept a watch at a garden near Parsik Reti Bunder in the district’s Kalwa town on June 30 and spotted the three people who had apparently come there to dispose of the scrapped notes.
The Crime Branch personnel seized Rs 1.68 crore in old notes in Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 denominations from the accused, the Thane police said in an official release last night.
The three people were later arrested and a case was registered against them by the Kalwa police under relevant sections, the release said.
The police was trying to find out from where did the accused get the junked notes, it added.
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Extension Cord, a new music promotion and marketing company here in Milwaukee, is throwing a Kick-off Party at Club Garibaldi on Tuesday, May 30. The event will feature Dallas-Fort Worth’s Vandoliers on their national album-release tour and Wisconsin’s own Driveway Thriftdwellers. Rolling Stone describes the Vandoliers as “a six-piece cowpunk band that took punk and ska roots and dressed them up… for a jet-fueled take on the Texas two-step.”
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In Boundaries, the upcoming dramedy from director Shana Feste (Country Strong), Vera Farmiga plays Laura, a single mother who is forced to take a road trip with her estranged, pot-dealing dad, Jack Jaconi (played by Christopher Plummer). Along with Laura's son, Henry (Lewis MacDougall), and a pac...
The Federal Reserve is raising its benchmark interest rate for the third time in six months, providing its latest vote of confidence in a slow-growing but durable economy.
The Fed also announced plans to start gradually paring its bond holdings later this year, which could cause long-term rates to rise.
The increase in the short-term rate by a quarter-point to a still-low range of 1 percent to 1.25 percent could lead to higher borrowing costs for consumers and businesses and slightly better returns for savers.
The central bank chose to raise rates again despite an economic slowdown at the start of 2017, which it predicts will prove temporary. It foresees one additional rate hike this year, unchanged from its previous forecast. It gave no hint of when that might occur.
'MediaBuzz' host Howard Kurtz weighs in on the new mainstream media narrative that President Trump's cabinet members are defying him
HOT ROD Power Tour 2017 Is Presented By Chevrolet Performance And Driven By Continental Tire
If you’re a Mopar guy, there’s a good chance much of your week has been spent weeding through the sea of Bow Ties and Blue Ovals in every gallery we’ve posted so far. Never fear, this one’s for you! All of you hemi-loving, torsion-bar-having diehards can indulge on all of the best action Ma’ Mopar was able to provide at Power Tour 2017.
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These pics have got us saying "yeah, yeah"! Pentatonix's vocal powerhouse Kirsten Maldonado and Scissor Sisters' Jake Shears will be bringing audiences to their feet in Broadway's Kinky Boots alongside leading Lola J. Harrison Ghee. Maldonado officially joins the Tony-winning musical on February 2, and we've got a first look at the new trio. Check out the photos, and then be sure to see this fabulous musical at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre!
Jake Shears and J. Harrison Ghee raise it up in Broadway's Kinky Boots.
Welcome to Kinky Boots, Kirstin Maldonado!
PPP candidate beats rival
SUKKUR: A PPP candidate was elected as the Naseerabad Town Committee chairman here on Friday. Reports said that the candidate was elected through a transparent voting process. Engineer Khan Muhammed Phulpoto of the PPP stood against Rasool Bakhsh Khoso of the PPP (Shaheed Bhutto). The PPP candidate got 13 votes, while the PPP (SB) candidate got four votes. Thus, PPP candidate Phulpoto was declared as the Naseerabad Town Committee chairman. It is significant to mention here that the chairman’s seat fell vacant following the death of former chairman Muhammed Hayat Shaikh.
A bird charity has been forced defended itself by reminding people that nature "is not Disney World", after being bombarded with criticism over an internet live stream of sick Osprey chicks.
Responding to the video, social media trolls sent the Dyfi Osprey Project, a small charity based in Wales, a stream of vitriolic messages accusing it of cruelty for not helping the struggling baby birds.
One of the charity's top ringers, who had decades of experience, has quit as a result of the comments. The project said decisions over what to do about the chicks were based solely on what is deemed to be the best course of action at that time for the Osprey and its family members.
Project manager Emyr Evans, said: "All of us involved working full time with wildlife make decisions daily based on our qualifications, experiences and knowledge.
To continue reading up to 10 premium articles, you must register , or sign up and take advantage of this exclusive offer: Roland Hall at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London as seen from the Groton side of the Thames River Monday, April 17, 2017. New London - Thousands of gallons of untreated wastewater have been emptying into the Thames River from the Coast Guard Academy's field house over the last 20 years, apparently the result of faulty construction work that was only recently discovered.
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Those of us who hail from Massachusetts are proud of our special patriotic holiday, formally celebrated only in our state and Maine , though Wisconsin and Florida pay it some honor as well. Patriots' Day commemorates the rebels at Lexington and Concord who fired the shot heard round the world on April 19, 1775.
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Police in the northwest Malysian state of Kedah are attempting to track down a woman, whose three-year-old son may have been forced to inhale 'syabu' via a meth pipe. Police are also looking for the woman's boyfriend, whom they believe had forced the boy to take the drug.
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Cavaliers guard Jordan Clarkson thinks dinosaurs were pets that belonged to people who were three times their size.
While guesting on the Road Trippin’: Richard vs Channing podcast, Clarkson explained his theory about dinosaurs as pets.
Queen Elizabeth: The floral dress was accentuated by her pink hat and matching umbrella
Queen Elizabeth, 92, stepped out just days after a health scare saw her cancel an engagement in a rare move by the royal.
Today, she greeted guests at Holyrood Palace in a bold floral dress in pink hues.
As always, she matched her outfit with a bold pink hat with feather decorations.
A pink perspex umbrella was added to the look along with a pearl necklace and matching earrings and white gloves.
Sensible black loafers were also part of the look, most likely chosen to avoid sinking into the lawn.
Monday morning's storms put a temporary stop on flights arriving to the big airport.The stop meant a delay on flights departing other airports to get to Bush.It also meant flights that were already in the air were forced to fly around the storm or be diverted. Thirty-five arriving flights at Bush and six arriving flights at Hobby were diverted to other airports.We talked to the Gilliam family who saw delays flying in from Dallas. It made for a long trip with their nine-month old boy."We had to circle for a long time, with him crying on the plane," said Heath Gilliam.Departing flights were also delayed for up to 45 minutes Monday morning.
A garden constructed in honor of Ray Lumb, a longtime Topeka physician, was dedicated on Tuesday. Kent Palmberg, former chief medical officer of Stormont Vail, addresses those gathered during the garden's dedication ceremony.
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Apparently not. The oldest commercial wind power facility in Canada has been shut down and faces demolition after 23 years of transforming brisk southern Alberta breezes into electricity
TransAlta is very interested in repowering this site. Unfortunately, right now, it’s not economically feasible,” Wayne Oliver, operations supervisor for TransAlta’s wind operations in Pincher Creek and Fort Macleod, said in an interview.
“We’re anxiously waiting to see what incentives might come from our new government. . . . Alberta is an open market and the wholesale price when it’s windy is quite low, so there’s just not the return on investment in today’s situation. So, if there is an incentive, we’d jump all over that.”
Music, Hearts and Bluebirds
These are the first Saint Valentine’s Day photobooth strips I have taken for this blog. ❤🌹Happy day to lovers, all! 🌹❤
These strips were taken on 30 January, 2017, at the Flinders Street photobooth. I had a hospital appointment and received good news from the surgeon. I had a photobooth appointment and received good news from a sign. I had a shopping appointment and received good news from the prices. Definitely a ❤❤❤ day.
PS The background decoration is made from pages from a 1970s romance comic called All Love, the remains of which I am reading in the centre strip.
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The West Tisbury Congregational Church extends many, many thanks to Morning Glory Farm, Mad Martha’s Ice Cream, Cash & Carry, and Jardin Mahoney for their generous support of our eighth annual Peach Festival. We really could not have done it without you. We also wish to thank our town and wider Island community for braving the traffic to join us on the lawn, and for making the event such a success.
Dinny Montrowl, coordinator
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April 28 Perfect World Co Ltd:
* Sees net profit for H1 2017 to increase by 64.8 percent to 80.5 percent, or to be 630 million yuan to 690 million yuan, compared to net profit of the same period in 2016 (382.2 million yuan)
* Comments that increased sales is the main reason for the forecast
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Former vice president, Atiku Abubakar, is current having a meeting with former military president, Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida in his home in Niger State.
The meeting is holding at IBB’s Hilltop mansion in Minna, the state capital.
Rumours have been rife that Atiku, who served as Vice President under the Obasanjo administration, intends to run in the 2019 presidential election under the newly registered mega party.
Speaking to journalists after the closed door meeting with the former military head of state, Atiku said he came to wish Gen. Babangida well since he returned from medical vacation abroad.
Iarnród Éireann has issued a weather update and says that all trains running on all routes.
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A Brooklyn man imprisoned on a murder rap for over 25 years had his conviction overturned Wednesday because his defense attorney quit his case and switched sides to become a...
In the annals of both-sides-isms, this is a doozy: Washington Post reporter Ed O'Keefe reports from nearby a Republican fainting couch on the threat that Democrats—let us pause to brace ourselves against the alarming charge—may go against traditional happy puppy comity when it comes to some of Donald Trump's (cough) more unusual presidential nominees.
Democratic senators plan to aggressively target eight of Donald Trump’s Cabinet nominees in the coming weeks and are pushing to stretch their confirmation votes into March — an unprecedented break with Senate tradition.
I know that this is bringing up things from the before-times of, say, five minutes ago, but for the span of nearly one full year the Republican Senate refused to allow a sitting president to nominate any nominee, period, to the Supreme Court of the United States.
CAIRO (AP) — The sole candidate running against Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi has had two showcase campaign rallies in downtown Cairo.
The first was a disaster. No one showed up except a few campaign workers.
The second was a slight improvement: 30 people attended. They held banners and chanted slogans, though the chants weren't exactly resounding victory cries for their candidate, an almost unknown politician named Moussa Mustafa Moussa.
They shouted: "Whether Moussa wins or el-Sissi wins, either is our president!"
There's no question the general-turned-president el-Sissi will win a second four-year term. But the March 26-28 election will likely be remembered as the event that signaled Egypt's break with what pretense it had left of democratic rule, seven years after a popular uprising toppled autocrat Hosni Mubarak in the name of democracy.
One of our favorite things about Pitchfork Music Festival is that there aren't a whole lot of tough decisions to make. Unlike sprawling summer music festivals like Lollapalooza and Riot Fest, the annual Union Park shindig boasts just three stages, making it very easy to move around between them and catch a bit of every act you're hoping to see.
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Twitter COO exits to head up online lender SoFi Anthony Noto, the mastermind behind Twitter’s turnaround, is leaving the micro-blogging site to become chief executive of online lender SoFi, the companies said on Tuesday. The moved unnerved Twitter investors,...
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Twitter's big-time promises jolt shares 7.5%, embolden investors Twitter CFO Anthony Noto used his Street cred to send the stock up 7.5 percent Wednesday by vowing to investors that Twitter will eventually be as large as Google, Amazon...
Four-time Tour de France cycling race winner Chris Froome of Britain answers questions during a TV interview after a press conference in Saint-Mars-la-Reorthe, Vendee region, France, Wednesday, July 4, 2018, ahead of upcoming Saturday's start of the race. Christophe Ena AP Photo
Cartoonist Bill Holbrook at Otakon Aug. 11-13
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Cartoonist Bill Holbrook (“On the Fastrack,” “Safe Havens” and “Kevin and Kell”) will be at Otakon 2017. The annual celebration of Asian pop culture (anime, manga, music, movies and video games) will be held August 11-13 in Washington, D.C. at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Look for Bill’s table on the Professionals Row of the Artists Alley.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Yunnan Metropolitan Real Estate Development Co Ltd:
* SAYS IT PLANS TO INVEST ABOUT 3.0 BILLION YUAN ($453.38 million) IN PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT IN KUNMING CITY
* SAYS IT PLANS TO BUY 90 PERCENT STAKE IN TOURISM FIRM FOR UP TO 531.2 MILLION YUAN FROM CONTROLLING SHAREHOLDER
* SAYS IT PLANS TO INVEST 195 MILLION YUAN TO SET UP JV Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2AthmAC; bit.ly/2iSYIqD; bit.ly/2kmKoGT Further company coverage: ($1 = 6.6170 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
The Washington Capitals picked up a big win in Las Vegas on Wednesday, but it came at a cost.
Playoff points leader Evgeny Kuznetsov was forced from his team's 3-2 victory near the end of the first period after absorbing a hit from the Golden Knights' Brayden McNabb.
So now the refs and NBC will just ignore the contact to the head of Kuznetsov? No call. #ALLCAPS pic.twitter.com/rtdx4zAp5q —@stopthehats
The Russian centre, who tops the post-season scoring race with 25 points, immediately went to the ice holding his left arm. He then skated to his team's bench and went straight to the dressing room.
He did not return for the rest of the game with what the Capitals are calling an upper-body injury.
The Stanley Cup Final best-of-seven series is now tied one game apiece. Game 3 is scheduled for Saturday in Washington (8 p.m., CBC).
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Twopeople have been killed and two others injured in a shooting following the US concert of Nicki Minaj's boyfriend, rapper Meek Mill. Police spokeswoman Lt.
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WELLINGTON, Oct 7 (Reuters) - New Zealand opposition Labour Party leader Jacinda Ardern said on Saturday a final election vote tally put her party in a strengthened position as it negotiates to form a government with the nationalist New Zealand First Party.
The final count for the Sept. 23 election showed Labour and its potential coalition partner the Green Party with an extra two seats in the 120-seat parliament, taking their combined seats to 54.
The ruling National Party has 56 seats.
Either bloc would need the New Zealand First Party, which has nine seats, in order to govern government.
Ardern said negotiations, which had kicked off on Thursday, would continue over the weekend (Reporting by Charlotte Greenfield and Ana Nicolaci da Costa; Editing by Michael Perry)
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Metals recycler Befesa heads for the Frankfurt Stock Exchange
Befesa, the Spanish metals recycling group, has joined the queue of companies going public in Europe this autumn, having announced its intention to float on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP)  Mark Begich acknowledges the angst some have about his run for Alaska governor and the fears his entry will give the race to Republicans.
But the Democrat and former U.S. senator says he wouldn't be running if he did not think he could win.
The governor's race is expected to be a three-way race between Begich, independent Gov. Bill Walker and the eventual Republican nominee.
In 2014, Democrats backed a so-called unity ticket that featured Walker and Democrat Byron Mallott to beat Republican Gov. Sean Parnell.
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Democrats changed their rules to let independents run in their primary, which Walker flirted with doing. But he opted to bypass the primary when it became apparent that Begich would run. He chose instead to gather signatures to enter the general election.
If you're looking for a job, Minnesota may be the place to be.
According to new numbers released by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, employers are reporting more than 122,900 job vacancies in the second quarter of 2017.
This shows the state labor market is extremely tight as Baby Boomers are retiring and moderate job growth continues. This is a 26 percent growth from the same time a year ago.
Across the state, healthcare and social services accounted for 20 percent of the vacancies. Following those two were accommodation and food services with 17 percent, retail trade with 15 percent, manufacturing with 9 percent, and educational services and construction each had 5 percent of vacancies.
(Reuters) - Electricity company Florida Power & Light said on Monday it was doing final checks before bringing back nuclear reactors that were powered down as Hurricane Irma hit Florida.
"We are in the process now of doing final checks on a few of them, we will be bringing those up," FPL President and CEO Eric Silagy told reporters. FPL reduced power at one reactor at the St. Lucie nuclear plant due to salt buildup in a switchyard from Irma. FPL also closed the two reactors at Turkey Point, shutting one unit on Saturday as Irma approached. It shut the other unit a valve issue unrelated to Irma, the company said earlier on Monday.
(Reporting by Timothy Gardner)
Chinese smartphone manufacturer has announced the X21 smartphone, a successor to X20 Plus UD, in China. The smartphone sports an iPhone X-like notch display and an – in special edition only -- which was first featured in its predecessor. The X21 sports a 6.28-inch Super AMOLED FHD+ display in 19:9 aspect ratio. It is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor, coupled with a dedicated artificial intelligence chip. The phone comes in 64GB and 128GB storage options with 6GB RAM. The 128GB storage variant comes with in-display fingerprint scanner, whereas the 64GB variant sports a fingerprint scanner on the back. The smartphone houses a 12-megapixel selfie camera, which doubles as face recognition sensor powered by infrared On the back, there is a dual-camera module, which utilises a 12MP sensor of f/1.8 aperture and a 5MP sensor with f/2.4 aperture.
The phone houses a 3,200mAh battery with support for fast charging. It boots Android 8.1 Oreo-based FunTouch 4.0 operating system out of the box.
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The KMLE 107.9 Krew had an amazing time hanging out with everyone out at the Arizona State Fair today for Gary Allan’s performance at the Colliseum! They got a ton of people hooked up with free ticket upgrades, meet and greets, and lots of other cool swag!
If you couldn’t make it out to see them, here are the photos from the day!
FOR the working woman of today, time is of the essence. Gone are the days of tedious skincare routines - as the Americanism goes: "ain't nobody got time for that".
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MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Kansas State is discussing a contract extension for basketball coach Bruce Weber, who was thought to be on the hot seat last season before guiding the Wildcats back to the NCAA Tournament.
University President Richard Myers said during a news conference Monday to introduce new athletic director Gene Taylor that he thought Weber was deserving of an extension. Weber has two years left on a deal that will pay him $2.15 million next season. Weber is 100-68 in five seasons with the Wildcats.
Taylor was hired last week to replace John Currie, who departed for a similar role at Tennessee. It was Currie who hired Weber to replace Frank Martin and subsequently signed him to two contract extensions.
Myers declined to discuss parameters of a contract extension.
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RACINE, Wis. — A contractor demolishing a house in southeastern Wisconsin has retrieved a purple heart from the rubble.
Dan Macemon (MACE’-muhn) stopped demolition of the home last week after he saw a box fall from the attic. Macemon opened the box and found the Purple Heart given to Albert Weaver. The medal is awarded to those wounded or killed in combat.
Justin Turner told WISN-TV that his father had owned the property for more than 50 years and that the Purple Heart belonged to his uncle.
Turner says it’s “amazing” that Macemon found the war medal in the debris, and that “it’s going to mean a lot” to Weaver’s family to have it returned.
Macemon says he’s found “neat stuff” in buildings he’s demolished, but that a Purple Heart is a first.
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MESA, Arizona -- There may be another month of winter left in Iowa, but spring fever has hit Arizona.
The world champion Chicago Cubs are checking in and loosening up in Mesa for the start of spring training.
Anthony Rizzo, Javy Biaz, and other players are getting in some batting practice on Tuesday.
Manager Joe Madden and President Theo Epstein say it will be important to make sure players get rest but stay focused after a long postseason run and short off-season.
The Cubs' first game is Sunday, April 2nd at St. Louis, and the first home game is Monday, April 10th against the Dodgers.
There will be a whole lot of people hanging around Fenway Park ahead of Game 3 of the Boston Red Sox’s American League Division Series against the Houston Astros, and the team is trying to make sure everything runs smoothly.
First pitch for Sunday’s game is set for 2:38 p.m. ET, with gates at the ballpark opening two hours prior at 12:38 p.m. The Red Sox in a press release asked fans to “arrive early for all postseason games at Fenway Park to leave time for security screenings at the gates and in anticipation of increased traffic around the ballpark.”
Regular security screenings and bag checks will be used, and there’ll be extra police detail throughout the stadium. Fans are reminded that bags and items larger than 16 inches by 16 inches by eight inches aren’t allowed.
The Red Sox also encourage people to take public transportation to Fenway to avoid further congestion.
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Police have named the man who was killed in a road traffic accident on Wednesday April 12 on the B9080.
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The man has been named as Derek Simpson, aged 47 from Bridgend.
Derek died when his motorcycle which was travelling East on the B9080 left the road.
The man was pronounced dead at the scene
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In a statement released through Police Scotland, Mr Simpson’s family said:
“We as a family are devastated by the loss of our beloved son, brother and father Derek Simpson.
“We wish to be left in private to mourn”
Anyone who has information about this incident and hasn’t yet spoken to police please call Police Scotland on 101
Second lady and her daughter open up about their new book
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French federation president tips Zidane for future France job
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FILE PHOTO: U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross holds a news conference at the Department of Commerce in Washington, D.C., U.S. March 10, 2017. REUTERS/Eric Thayer
WASHINGTON U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said on Thursday he hopes to start the 90-day countdown clock to launch a renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement before Congress takes its spring recess at the end of next week.
Ross told CNBC in a live interview that he needs leaders of the House Ways and Means Committee and the Senate Finance Committee to sign off on the notification letter before a 90-day consultation period can start.
The administration has sent them a draft letter that lays out some of its negotiating priorities.
"There's no change in our thinking," Ross told CNBC. "This letter simply describes in very broad outline the topics that we will be discussing. So I don't think there's any great reason for you to overthink it."
(Reporting by David Lawder; Editing by Bill Rigby)
Malawi spends k7.3bn on leather imports—Govt
Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism has said Malawi imported $10 million (about K7.3 billion) worth of footwear and other leather products last …
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U.S. stock indexes opened higher on Tuesday, helped by strong results from Verizon and Caterpillar as well as gains in technology stocks.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 131.25 points, or 0.54 percent, at the open to 24,579.94.
The S&P 500 opened higher by 10.51 points, or 0.39 percent, at 2,680.80. The Nasdaq Composite gained 32.17 points, or 0.45 per cent, to 7,160.77 at the opening bell.
Meanwhile, Canada's main stock index also opened higher, as steadying gold prices helped shares of precious metals miners.
At 9:30 a.m ET (1330 GMT), the Toronto Stock Exchange's S&P/TSX Composite Index rose 15.37 points, or 0.1 per cent, to 15,567.43.
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Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda speaks with CNBC's Sara Eisen about the Japanese economy and whether the global growth story will last.
A man was arrested at the Potato Festival over the weekend in Alliston, after police say he assaulted security staff with a taser. Investigators say he was first using the weapon to threaten others at the festival, before engaging in combat with security official and using the taser. Luckily police were around to get a hold of the situation. A 23 year old Aurora man has been charged with assault with a weapon, and possession of a prohibited weapon.
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The First Congregational Church of Wauwatosa 4 O' Clocks Free Concert Series continues on Sunday, March 19 with Stas Venglevsky “Accordion Pyrotechnics!” The program features selections by Domenico Scarlatti, Vladislav Zolotaryov, Sergei Rachmaninoff, Ottokar NovÃ¡Äek, and others. Tatyana Krasnobaeva on cimbalom (dulcimer) will also perform. The program will start at 4:00 p.m. in a cabaret setting in the First Congregational Church Social Hall, 1511 Church Street, in Wauwatosa. There is no admission fee for the concert, but donations are gladly accepted.
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A Johnson County man was arrested Monday after a girl said she felt threatened by him at a Prairie Village park. (KCTV5)
A Johnson County man was arrested Monday after a girl said she felt threatened by him at a Prairie Village park.
This comes after police were called about 5 p.m. to a disturbance at Blue Moose, 4160 W. 71st St. When officers arrived, the girl said the man was watching children on the playground at Porter Park. She took a picture of the man, and he chased her on foot away from the park while she was on her bicycle.
The juvenile went to Blue Moose to get away from the man. She entered the restaurant and the man followed her. Police said the man's behavior was alarming and threatening inside the restaurant.
The suspect was identified as 24-year-old Nathan Zerba. He was arrested without incident.
Zerba was taken to the Prairie Village Police Department for processing and released after posting bond.
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Baku. 11 November. REPORT.AZ/ "The European Union fully relies on the activity of the OSCE Minsk Group in the settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict".
Report informs, the statement by the EU Delegation to the OSCE says.
"The European Union once again declares that it is committed to the principles of the UN Charter and the Helsinki Final Act in the settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. The European Union will closely cooperate with the sides in promoting stability and prosperity as well as democracy and rule of law in the region, in particular within the Eastern Partnership program", the statement said.
SHARE COPY LINK South Carolina beat Virginia 66-56 in the second round of the NCAA tournament to advance to the Sweet 16 at Colonial Life Arena on March 18, 2018, in Columbia, SC. Gavin McIntyre
South Carolina beat Virginia 66-56 in the second round of the NCAA tournament to advance to the Sweet 16 at Colonial Life Arena on March 18, 2018, in Columbia, SC. Gavin McIntyre
Dave Dombrowski has been around Major League Baseball for quite some time, but even he has been surprised by the current free-agent market.
Speaking at Friday’s Hot Stove Hardball Discussion at Hotel Commonwealth in Boston, the Boston Red Sox president of baseball operations acknowledged how peculiar it is to have this many marquee free agents available this far into the offseason.
As far as the Red Sox’s place in free agency, Dombrowski acknowledged Boston “ideally” would like to add a power bat to the lineup, but he wasn’t sure when a move was going to be made.
To hear more from Dombrowski, check out the video above from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank.
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid played in only 31 games but no rookie made quite the impact as he did. Embiid had the highest scoring average among rookies at 20.2 and the fifth highest shooting percentage 46.6. He also was one of the 76ers' top defensive players.Embiid was the Eastern Conference's Rookie of the Month for the first three months of the season.
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BELLEVILLE, Ill. (WAND) - A former student is in custody, accused of making threats that caused two Belleville high schools to cancel classes.
The student threatened another student at Belleville Township High School, police said. They said the threat was credible. The student behind the threats which canceled classes for two Belleville high schools has been placed into custody.
The student's mother told police her son left home early that morning, because he was having relationship problems with his girlfriend who went to Belleville East.
The boy made suicidal comments before leaving home, and a short time later, his mother discovered her handgun was missing.
Police believed he planned to confront his girlfriend and other students.
The SWAT team was called to the East campus to look for the student.
School had already been canceled for the day at that point.
The teen was taken into custody without incident, but it is unclear at this time where he was arrested.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
Police are seeking assistance from the public to identify a male and female pictured in a CCTV still over an alleged stealing offence.
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Officers from the Coffs Clarence Local Area Command said the pictured persons may be able to assist with enquiries regarding the alleged theft which took place at a store on the Pacific Hwy in Coffs Harbour on Sunday, August 13.
Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au.
The draw was on January 11 this year.
The draw was on January 11 this year.
THE mystery winner of a $55 million haul has revealed themselves directly to Powerball but their identity will remain secret.
The winning ticket was purchased from Scole Lotto & News on Sydney Road in Brunswick for the January 11 draw.
It also comes just seven days before the $55 million was due to be transferred to the Victorian State Revenue Office.
The Lott spokesman Matt Hart said this morning the winner presented the ticket directly to them but has chosen to stay completely anonymous.
"We can only speculate why it took them so long," Mr Hart said.
He said they've cut it fine as it was just days until the deadline.
LONDON, April 28 Barclays reported its first quarter profit more than doubled on Friday, driven by lower losses in its non-core unit even as the British bank booked a one-off charge on its Africa business.
Barclays said its profit before tax was 1.7 billion pounds ($2.19 billion), up from 793 million pounds a year ago and better than the 1.46 billion pounds average estimate of analysts' forecasts compiled by the bank.
Barclays said it would take a one-off goodwill impairment charge of 884 million pounds on its stake in Barclays Africa Group, which it has given itself 2-3 years to sell. ($1 = 0.7750 pounds) (Reporting by Anjuli Davies; Editing by Rachel Armstrong)
Baseball Hall of Fame inductee Ivan Rodriguez was all of 19 when the Rangers called him up for first professional game. But, he had a decision to make: Go to the big leagues or get married?
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On Independence Day, the sports world would like to wish everyone a Happy Fourth of July!
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April 20 Sunlight Real Estate Investment Trust :
* In March and April 2017, entered into several bilateral facility agreements
* Bilateral facility agreements with certain lenders for granting of new term loan to Sunlight REIT of HK$3.625 billion Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Police responded Thursday (Feb. 1) to a report that four masked men had entered an apartment in the 2000 block of Lakeshore Dr. on the University of New Orleans Campus armed with guns and a knife at around 7:20 p.m.
NOPD confirmed Friday that the robbery had taken place at UNO. The university also sent out an alert to the campus community.
The victim told police the men went into his room, took cash and fled the scene, according to an initial report.
Further investigation revealed that the incident appeared to be drug-related, NOPD spokesman Gary Scheets said. The man who had been robbed was found to be in possession of marijuana.
The man who had been robbed was arrested and booked into the Orleans Justice Center for marijuana possession with intent to distribute and possession of drug paraphernalia, Scheets said. The suspects in the armed robbery remain at large and investigation is ongoing, Scheets said.
Emily Lane contributed to this report.
That amazing future, where you don’t have to bother installing software, because everything’s on the internet? Already here. But you probably knew that anyway, through using Google Maps and Google Docs, and Google Everything Else.
What you might not know is the sheer range of things you can do in a browser, and how brilliant many web apps have become. Stuff set two rules for inclusion in this list: the apps have to be properly good; and absolutely no Flash (because Adobe says it’s soon going to live on a farm).
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — The Washington Capitals have acquired forward Tyler Graovac from the Minnesota Wild for a 2018 fifth-round pick.
Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan announced the trade Wednesday night. The deal gives Washington a second forward under contract for next season to satisfy the minimum exposure requirements for the upcoming Vegas Golden Knights expansion draft.
Because they have Graovac, the Capitals can protect center Lars Eller.
Graovac has one year left on his contract at a salary-cap hit of $625,000. He played 52 games for Minnesota last season, scoring two goals and adding two assists.
In addition to helping with the expansion draft, the 24-year-old could be a fit on cap-strapped Washington's roster next season.
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The Ingenuity Festival has really found its stride again since it’s settled into its new permanent home at the Hamilton Collaborative on the edge of AsiaTown.
The 13th annual festival featured more diverse and cutting-edge performers, more visual art, more makers, more art/technology collaborations, more local organizations working for social justice and the environment, more hands-on activities, more local vendors, more spectacle — more of everything Ingenuity was founded to present. It featured everything from fire displays to butterflies.
In its second year at the building, the festival really spread out, with a footprint much larger than last year, and some of its neighbors in the complex, including Skidmark Garage, SoulCraft Woodshop and Rebuilders Xchange, opening their doors to be part of the festivities.
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WATCH: With high school football returning to North Mississippi in a matter of days, football fans got a taste of Friday night lights with a weekend full of jamborees.
WCBI takes a look back at the top five plays from Friday and Saturday.
Check out the highlights that feature West Point, Houston, Okolona, and Shannon in the video link above.
MELCROFT, Pa. (AP) — The father of one of four people gunned down by a woman's jealous ex-boyfriend says the shooter had an altercation with his son at a bar hours before the deadly rampage.
Scott Porterfield tells the Tribune Review he's seen security footage from Tall Cedars lounge in Donegal, about 50 miles (80 kilometers) southeast of Pittsburgh, that shows the shooter placing his hand on his son Billy Porterfield's shoulder early Sunday morning.
He says a staff member asked Timothy Smith to leave.
Police say Smith soon after shot and killed Porterfield and three others at a self-serve car wash.
Twenty-five-year-old Chelsie Cline, 23-year-old Courtney Snyder and 21-year-old Seth Cline were killed, while another woman survived with minor injuries.
Porterfield's wife says that Chelsie Cline became involved with Porterfield last week.
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This story has been corrected to show that Donegal is southeast of Pittsburgh, not southwest.
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View of an oil field in Ecuador's Yacuni National Park taken on Feb. 4, 2017, which the referendum this Sunday supposedly aims to protect, along with other such natural treasures, from mining and oil drilling, but about which indigenous comunities and environmentalists appear unconvinced. EFE-EPA/Jose Jacome
The indigenous community and environmentalists appear unconvinced by the referendum to be held Sunday in Ecuador because of their doubts about two of the questions that directly affect the lands they defend.
Though the government says it seeks to protect the protec the environment with these measures, Indians and activists say they would never have come to a vote without their decades of struggle against mining and oil drilling in areas that are home to native peoples and an enormous biodiversity.
A veteran FBI special agent with expertise in counterintelligence and cyber crime has been chosen to lead San Diego’s FBI office.
John Brown comes from Los Angeles, where he has been serving as the special agent in charge of the Counterintelligence and Cyber Division of the FBI office there.
His appointment to San Diego’s top spot, announced this week, comes from FBI Director Christopher Wray.
Brown joined the FBI in 1999 and started in Chicago, where he has served in many leadership roles, including as a supervisor of an international terrorism squad. As an agent, he deployed to Iraq in 2004 and to Kandahar, Afghanistan, as an active duty member of the U.S. Army in 2010 and 2011.
Brown is expected to arrive in San Diego next week to assume his new role.
He replaces Special Agent in Charge Eric Birnbaum, who came to San Diego in 2014.
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Arson Squad detectives have charged a man in relation to two fires in Beckenham.
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Police say the man started two scrub fires in Bonewood Court around 5.25am on Tuesday January 2 and about 11.15am on Saturday January 20 this year.
Both fires required emergency services to contain and extinguish the blazes before any homes were damaged.
A 48-year-old man from Beckenham has been charged and will appear in Perth Magistrates Court today.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Former presidential candidate Bernie Sanders will headline a Louisville event aimed at helping re-energize Kentucky's downtrodden Democratic Party.
The independent senator from Vermont will be joined by Democratic national chairman Tom Perez at the event Tuesday night. Their appearance is part of a national tour called "Come Together and Fight Back."
They're promoting an agenda that includes raising the minimum wage, providing pay equity for women, rebuilding roads and bridges, passing immigration reform and making public colleges tuition-free.
Their visit comes as Democrats are trying to rebound from a series of election losses in Kentucky. Republicans hold both U.S. Senate seats from Kentucky, all but one of the state's congressional seats and the governorship. The GOP controls the state legislature, and Republican President Donald Trump easily carried Kentucky last year.
Pumpkin spice is EVERYWHERE. And it’s so pervasive that it forced the evacuation of a Baltimore-area school.
There was a strong smell of something that filled the third floor of Cristo Rey Jesuit High School in Upper Fells Point, The Baltimore Sun reported.
The principal had the school evacuated and the fire department called in with the hazmat team following.
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They ran several tests that all came back negative.
Whatever the smell was ended up sending two students and two teachers to a hospital, WBFF reported.
Firefighters had the windows in the school opened to air the building out, when the source of the smell was discovered: an aerosol plugin with a canister of Pumpkin Spice room spray.
DETROIT — An autopsy revealed that remnants of a stun gun were in the hair of a 15-year-old boy who crashed an all-terrain vehicle and died after a Michigan state trooper fired a Taser.
The Detroit Free Press quotes the autopsy report as saying “leads” from an “electrical weapon” were found in the hair on the back of Damon Grimes’ head and lower back.
The teen died from multiple blunt injuries in the Aug. 26 crash in Detroit. Trooper Mark Bessner has resigned, and a criminal investigation is being conducted.
Bessner’s lawyer says he made a split-second decision to use a Taser when Damon refused to stop. The teen’s family has filed a $50 million lawsuit.
Since the teen’s death, state police no longer conduct high-speed chases in Detroit unless they’re investigating a major crime.
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LOS ANGELES (AP)  Several California Democrats were practicing for the annual Congressional Baseball Game when they learned that a gunman opened fire at the Republican team's separate practice in Alexandria, Virginia, wounding high-ranking Steve Scalise of Louisiana and several other people.
The Democrats expressed horror and solidarity with GOP colleagues in social media postings after the Wednesday morning attack.
Southern California Reps. Nannette Diaz Barragan, Raul Ruiz and Linda Sanchez say they prayed as a team for the wounded.
East San Francisco Bay Rep. Eric Swalwell tweeted that the game will go forward Thursday, adding, "We will play for charity, but also for the victims & the heroic officers who took down the shooter."
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The annual game dates back to 1909. The teams' rosters include eight California Democrats and one Republican.
Luongo stopped 28 shots during Monday's 2-0 win over Montreal.
While Montreal is obviously a soft opponent, fantasy owners are begging for shutouts at this stage of the season, and the veteran delivered. Additionally, after losing consecutive games with eight goals allowed, this was a strong bounce-back showing from Luongo. He's now won nine of 13 games since returning from a lower-body injury Feb. 17, and a hefty workload should be expected moving forward with Florida chasing a playoff berth.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Tearlab Corp
* TearLab Corporation reports second quarter and first half 2017 financial results
* Q2 loss per share $0.68
* Q2 revenue $7.0 million
* TearLab Corp - expects to file its application for clearance of TearLab Discover System, with U.S. Food and Drug Administration in second half of 2017
* TearLab Corp - for balance of Q3 2017 and into Q4 2017, company will be taking necessary steps to complete a capital raise Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Sign me all the way up for this one! Check out the first look at Sony’s “Spider-Man: Into The Spider Verse” above. In theaters December 2018 – this looks awesome. What do you think?
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Following his release from prison earlier in the day, rapper Meek Mill rings the bell at the start of the Philadelphia 76ers playoff game Tuesday evening. Mill walked out of prison Tuesday after Pennsylvania's highest court ordered him freed while he appeals decade-old gun and drug convictions.Prior to his release, comedian Kevin Hart, who was also present while Mill was ringing the bell, visited with the rapper at the facility in Chester, Pa. ------
The U. S. Forest Service has named Shane Jeffries as the new supervisor of the Ochoco National Forest and Crooked River National Grasslands. The 48-year-old Jeffries has most recently served as the Deputy Supervisor of the Deschutes National Forest and before that as the district ranger for the Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District. Jeffries graduated from the University of Idaho in 1987 and has worked for the forest service since that time.
Listen all week to win Stronger on Blu-ray. Q104 wants to give you 2 copies of the film, one to keep and one to give!
Based on the inspiring true story of Jeff Bauman, a survivor of the Boston Marathon bombing, Oscar® nominee Jake Gyllenhaal and Emmy® winner Tatiana Maslany star in Stronger. “One of the Best Films of the Year ” says National Review and Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes, Stronger stars Jake Gyllenhaal as Jeff Bauman, a working-class Bostonian who was at the 2013 marathon when the bomb blast occurred and he tragically lost both of his legs.
After regaining consciousness Jeff was able to help law enforcement identify one of the bombers, but his own battle had just begun. Jeff’s deeply personal journey tests a family’s bond and defines a community’s pride as he overcomes adversity to become the living embodiment of “Boston Strong.”
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Your next shopping spree could help cure childhood cancer all thanks to a Delaware County businessman who’s paying it forward. NBC10’s Katy Zachry is in Clifton Heights with how Barney Daley's Value Thrift Shop is giving back to Alex's Lemonade Stand.
A man has died in a farming accident in Co. Wexford.
The Health and Safety Authority says the incident involving a tractor happened this morning on a farm in Adamstown in New Ross.
Elsewhere, the HSA is also investigating after a 74-year-old man died in Co. Monaghan earlier.
It is believed that the man fell from a height at the Corby Rock Mill.
Police in Georgia arrested 32-year-old Brandon Williams, of Buford, on charges of felony murder and aggravated assault on Monday, April 17, 2017. GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga.
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National Anthem – David Cameron’s ‘piggate’
The very first episode of Black Mirror featured a fictional Prime Minister who was forced to have sex with a pig on live television in order to secure the release of a kidnapped princess.
In September 2014, the Daily Mail printed extracts from Lord Ashcroft’s biography of David Cameron, which included a claim from an MP that the then-Prime Minister “inserted a private part of his anatomy” into a dead pig’s mouth as part of an initiation ceremony while at Oxford University.
At the time Downing Street declined to comment on the story.
Charlie Brooker told the Guardian that after “piggate” broke, the first question he was asked was: “Did I know anything about it?”
“And the answer is no, absolutely not,” he continued.
“I probably wouldn’t have bothered writing an episode of a fictional comedy-drama if I’d known. I’d have been running around screaming it into traffic. It’s a complete coincidence, albeit a quite bizarre one.”
Through the crosshairs of a .300 Magnum, he traced the outline of his neighbour, who sunned himself on a lounger in his backyard. He could see the finest details of the man's flabby gut and the thin blue veins of his arms.
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April 24 (Reuters) - H & R Block Inc:
* H & R BLOCK INC - EXPECT TO DELIVER REVENUE GROWTH AND MARGINS CONSISTENT WITH PREVIOUSLY PROVIDED OUTLOOK
* H & R BLOCK INC - FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018 THROUGH APRIL 19, 19.9 MILLION RETURNS WERE PREPARED BY OR THROUGH CO IN U.S., UP 2.6% OVER FISCAL YEAR 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Jeff Goldblum – yes that Jeff Goldblum – has signed a record deal to make a jazz album
Goldblum has been playing jazz piano for years at various spots around Los Angeles. Record executives saw Goldblum playing on the Graham Norton Show and wanted to meet him. The suits from Decca Records flew out to meet him and they agreed to do business. The album is due out later this year.
Here is what I am assuming the tracklist will be:
Life Finds a Way…Into the Billboard Top 100
The Fly in Your Soul
Chaos
UhhHmmm
Yes, Yes…Without the Oops
Mommy’s Very Angry
It’s One Giant Toilet
Follow the Screams
Did I Go to Fast
Norovirus confirmed after 100 college students fall ill
DANBURY, Conn. (AP) — Health officials have confirmed that norovirus sickened about 100 students at Western Connecticut State University and prompted the school to close for the day for disinfecting.
State Department of Public Health officials said Monday that testing confirmed norovirus, which is a highly contagious bug that causes diarrhea, nausea, muscle pain, vomiting and other symptoms.
University officials said both campuses in Danbury are closed Monday as maintenance crews clean and disinfect school buildings. About 5,700 students attend WCSU.
Health officials are urging students and staff to frequently wash their hands with soap and water and, if they have symptoms, to avoid certain activities including preparing food for others and working in day cares, health care facilities and restaurants.
The source of the norovirus outbreak wasn't immediately clear.
ELLSWORTH — The Ellsworth Public Library will host a free public screening of part one of Ken Burns’ “The Vietnam War” documentary at The Grand on Friday, Oct. 13, at 7 p.m.
The screening will be followed by a question-and-answer session with author and Vietnam veteran Nick Mills.
The library will host screenings of the remaining nine episodes of the series at another location later in the fall.
In “The Vietnam War,” filmmakers Ken Burns and Lynn Novick tell the epic story of the conflict as it has never before been told on film. The film features testimony from nearly 80 witnesses, including many Americans who fought in the war and others who opposed it, as well as Vietnamese combatants and civilians from both the winning and losing sides.
All screenings will be free and open to the public.
For more information, visit www.ellsworth.lib.me.us.
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Westside Cats, 2217 Mahoning Ave., is seeking volunteers and foster parents for the upcoming kitten season. All types of jobs are available. For information, call Marie at 330-519-5002.
NEW YORK (AP) — Days after the presidential pardon of Jack Johnson, Sylvester Stallone has announced plans for a biopic on the first African-American heavyweight champion.
Stallone said Wednesday that his newly launched Balboa Productions will start with a film about Johnson. On Thursday, Stallone stood next to President Donald Trump in the Oval Office as he signed a rare posthumous pardon to Johnson, who served 10 months in prison in what Trump called "a racially-motivated injustice."
Trump has said Stallone was instrumental in bringing Johnson's story to his attention.
Stallone's production company said the film will be fast-tracked with Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures.
Stallone has said Johnson was the basis for the character Apollo Creed in the "Rocky" films. The 71-year-old actor is currently in production on "Creed II" with MGM.
Illusionist David Copperfield appears in court Wednesday, April 18, 2018, in Las Vegas. (Photo: John Locher/AP)
LAS VEGAS – Las Vegas Strip headliner David Copperfield is due to return to the witness stand in a lawsuit by a British tourist who claims he was seriously hurt in a fall while taking part in one of Copperfield’s signature illusions in 2013.
The magician resumes testimony Tuesday after last week revealing secrets behind a trick that appears to make volunteer audience members vanish onstage and appear a few moments later in the back of the theater.
Plaintiff Gavin Cox of Kent, England, alleges he fell after being hurried by stagehands through an MGM Grand hotel alleyway coated with a powdery residue near a trailer-sized trash bin.
Copperfield’s lawyers lost pretrial bids to close proceedings to the public to avoid revealing performance secrets
Cox and his wife are seeking unspecified damages.
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A pit bull attacks its owner in a Foley neighborhood on Cedar Court.
A 5-year-old pit bull attacked the woman this afternoon. We are told her injuries are so severe her internal organs are exposed. She has been flown to USA Medical Center in Mobile for treatment.
The dog is inside the home and officials are unable to capture it. Police are on the scene. The dog will eventually be euthanized at the owners’ request.
News 5 has learned this is not the first time the dog has attacked someone. A neighbor’s kid was bitten not too long ago.
Debbie Williams is on the scene now. You can watch on facebook live.
Humphries brought in all three of his targets for 25 yards in Sunday's 24-21 loss to the Lions.
The possession receiver played a relatively nominal once again, with Sunday marking his third consecutive game with at least three receptions. Humphries had a trio of six-catch games within the first five games of the season, but he's settled into a more modest but consistent role since that point. Factoring in his Week 14 production, he's just 10 receptions away from eclipsing the career-best 55 he logged in 2016, a mark he'll look to continue building towards against the Falcons in Week 15.
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Fox News owner and 21st Century Fox executive chairman Rupert Murdoch will attend the White House state dinner for President Emmanuel Macron.
The news was first reported by the New York Times, although the official guest list has not been released.
Trump holds Murdoch in high esteem, frequently calling him for advice despite his criticism of the president on issues like illegal immigration.
Invitations for the dinner are in high demand, as First Lady Melania Trump opted for a smaller, more intimate dinner. Murdoch is the only media mogul confirmed to attend.
Only about 120 people are invited, about a third of the size of the typical guest list during the Obama years.
When Obama hosted French president Francois Hollande for dinner in 2014, he invited movie producer J.J. Abrams, actors Bradley Cooper and Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and comedian Stephen Colbert. He also hosted CNN president Jeff Zucker for the dinner.
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Getting outside first thing in the morning is good for a dose of Vitamin D -- and for your dog.
Getting outside first thing in the morning is good for a dose of Vitamin D -- and for your dog. (Getty Images / Getty Images)
SPRINGFIELD, MA (WHDH) - People in Springfield are weighing in as the state considers passing a bill that would change how sex education is taught in schools.
The Healthy Youth Act would create requirements that school districts would have to follow, if they decide to offer sex education.
Courses would be required to offer information on both contraceptives and abstinence.
Schools would not be required to offer sex education under the new bill and parents would be able to opt their children out of taking the courses.
Watch the video above to hear from parents.
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The Bulls point guard was benched in the second half of Friday's 111-101 loss to the Indiana Pacers and then didn't play a single second in Chicago's 116-96 loss to the Bucks on Saturday. Bulls coach Fred Hoiberg has been pretty transparent about the move and has even talked to Rondo about it.
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Before the U.S. Men’s National Team kicks off a vital World Cup qualifier, the U.S. Under-17 Men’s National Team faces a World Cup opener in India.
The U.S. takes on hosts India on Friday morning in the opening match of the U-17 World Cup (10:20 a.m., Fox Sports 2). The U.S. enters on the heels of a strong performance in qualifying earlier this year, one which saw the team finish second in CONCACAF via penalty kick loss to Mexico.
Led by Josh Sargent, Andrew Carleton and Timothy Weah, the U.S. will hope the team’s high-powered group of attackers will be enough to overcome hosts India in a group that includes Colombia and Ghana.
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has reacted to the defection of Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye from the All Progressives Congress, APC, to its fold.
Recall that the embattled lawmaker had on Wednesday decamped from the APC to PDP on the floor of the senate.
However, reacting to Melaye’s defection, PDP’s spokesperson, Kola Ologbondiyan welcomed the embattled lawmaker into the party.
Ologbondiyan, who took to his official Twitter handle wrote: “This Morning, @Sen_Dino_Melaye crossed the aisle of the Red Chamber to the “Comfortable” and “People-Oriented” @OfficialPDPNig side.
“As a party, we welcome him and await his final porting to the Peoples’ Party.”
Melaye is currently involved in a face-off with the Nigeria Police Force.
The lawmaker, who allegedly jumped off a police van conveying him to Lokoja, Kogi State, has since been arraigned in Kogi State High Court.
However, Melaye was granted bail by the court.
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Governor Nyesome Wike of Rivers state has said that he will cut off the remaining APC’S in Rivers state should they, (APC) members, further stay in the state.
He said this in a viral online video clip, ‘Facebook’. According to him, the machete is meant for a purpose which is to clear all the unwanted members living in Rivers state and not for decoration.
While speaking further, he said “since PDP has given me a machete, I will not hesitate or look back in cutting the remaining APC’S in Rivers State.
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Efforts to aid the growth of micro breweries here in Tipperary and across the county could receive a major boost shortly.
Tipperary Deputy Alan Kelly’s Craft Brewery Bill is due before the houses of the Oireachtas this week and if passed it will allow small brewers to sell their products on site and not just in pubs and off-licences.
There are four craft brewers in Tipperary – White Gypsy in Templemore, Canvass Brewery in Aglish, Con’s Cider in Cahir and Longways Cider in Carrick on Suir.
Speaking on Tipp Today earlier Deputy Kelly said the current situation for the likes of White Gypsy is too restrictive compared to our European neighbours.
The billionaire entertainment mogul David Geffen has set sail on his $590 million luxury yacht, Rising Sun, and as usual, he has a ton of boldface names with him, including the Obamas.
The 74-year-old mogul is known for cruising the high seas with celebrity guests. This time, he was joined by Barack and Michelle Obama, who were vacationing with Oprah Winfrey, Bruce Springsteen, and Tom Hanks.
Last year, Karlie Kloss, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Mariah Carey were all pictured aboard the 454-foot megayacht.
Aly Weisman contributed reporting to an earlier version of this post.
Episode 13 of the Free Market Shooter podcast has been released. A link is below:
Episode 13 – FMShooter Podcast
This week’s episode features discussion on the Las Vegas shooting, what happened/how was he able to do it, gun control as a political issue, media response to Trump PR visit, and more.
More information about the podcast, as well as a full recap of all episodes, can be found at the FMShooter Podcast page on this site, which is also linked in the site’s page list.
If you are interested in coming on the Free Market Shooter podcast as a guest, please contact Duane Norman.
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — A Norwegian aluminum maker operating in Brazil is apologizing for polluting a river and promising to make changes so that it doesn’t happen again.
In a statement Monday, the CEO of Norsk Hydro, Svein Richard Brandtzaeg, called the discharge of rain and surface water into the Para River “unacceptable.” Brandtzaeg went on to apologize and say an ongoing environmental review of its practices would be expanded.
The company’s plant is located in the city of Barcarena in the northern state of Para. Last month, residents alerted environmental authorities to a reddish hue in puddles and flooded areas near the river after some heavy rains.
Authorities said they found areas of irregular discharge. The company initially said it had not released untreated water into the environment, then said it would investigate.
The Animal hasn’t been part of Vince McMahon’s promotion since 2014 when he quit and pursued a successful career in Hollywood.
The six-time world champion has appeared in various impressive pictures like Spectre and The Guardians of the Galaxy franchise.
The ex-WWE Champion was also part of the blockbuster phenomenon Avengers: Infinity War where he played Drax The Destroyer.
But despite his busy Hollywood schedule the former World Heavyweight Champion is still keeping tabs on WWE and its superstars.
Being able to truly relax and rest has been shown to boost productivity, increase creativity, and reduce the long-term risks of potentially fatal ailments such as heart disease. Studies have shown that people engage in deeper, more meaningful conversations in the absence of mobile devices. Three main things happen to a brain in a meditative state, according to Dr. Rebecca Gladding, a Hawaii-based psychiatrist. First, there’s a withering of the connection in your brain involved in processing information related to you and people you perceive as being similar to you. Second, meditation helps you to “look at things from a more rational, logical and balanced perspective,” according to Gladding. Third, the brain boosts your ability for empathy and for evaluating situations from someone else’s perspective.
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The unemployment rate for Newton County reached a 17-year low in April according to data from the Mississippi Department of Employment Security. Newton County’s jobless rate was 4.5 percent, decreasing only one tenths of a percentage point from March’s rate. The county’s rate is the lowest for April since 2001, when it was 4.3 percent.
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YEREVAN, OCTOBER 6, ARMENPRESS. President of Artsakh Bako Sahakyan held a meeting with chairman of the Armenian National Assembly’s standing committee on foreign relations Armen Ashotyan.
As ARMENPRESS was informed from the press service of Artsakh President’s Office, the meeting addressed issues related to foreign policy and cooperation between the parliaments of the two Armenian republics in this sphere.
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Patrick Neville, House minority leader from Castle Rock, said at the state GOP’s Capitol Club gathering that, “We’re going to make sure we push some good red meat bills.” For those confused by the term, those are: School choice, religious freedom, Second Amendment rights and abortion. News stories outlining Neville’s assurances were published in this […]
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MILWAUKEE – An Israeli-American study group is forming to help bridge the gap between the two. The Jews of Israel and of the U.S. each face their own cultural and societal challenges and triumphs, and group organizers seek participants to learn from each other and strengthen their communal ties.
Rabbi Hannah Greenstein, vice president of outreach, Israel and overseas with the Milwaukee Jewish Federation, invites community members to join this new group to study in American-Israeli pairs the fundamental texts that shaped each of the cultures.
Interested in participating? Contact Greenstein at HannahG@MilwaukeeJewish.org or call 414-390-5764 by Oct. 12. Space is limited.
Germany's Merkel says EU ready to negotiate Brexit, no change seen
MESEBERG, Germany German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Wednesday the European Union was ready to start negotiating with Britain about its exit from the EU on June 19, as planned, saying she assumed that the talks would proceed despite last week's parliamentary election in Britain.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories from selected Canadian newspapers. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
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** The launch of bitcoin futures on the Chicago-based Cboe Global Markets exchange has accelerated the race among ETF providers in both Canada and the United States to be first to market with products that track the digital currency. tgam.ca/2ye01Wa
** The Chief Executive of Lundin Mining Corp Paul Conibear says the base-metals miner has "some work to do to get confidence back" after the recent sharp selloff in its stock. But Conibear is also shrugging off any suggestions that the company was slow to disclose a damaging rock slide at its flagship mine. tgam.ca/2yeoB9C
** Alberta is set to unveil successful bidders for 400 megawatts of renewable energy projects in a major step by the oil-rich province toward transforming its power grid. tgam.ca/2yeuh38
A line of severe thunderstorms moved out of Texas and across the South on Monday, bringing flash flooding, power outages and wind damage.
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A crash Monday afternoon near Sebringville has turned fatal.
Perth County OPP say Elizabeth Hibbert, 81, of St. Marys died after a collision involving a car and a transport truck on Perth Road 130 around 4 p.m.
A second occupant of the car remains in hospital at this time.
The investigation continues, but charges are not anticipated.
Personally, I feel it took a good few games for him to settle at Wakefield last year
I didn't feel convinced about him until the home victory against Warrington, or even Magic Weekend last year.
I don't think he has set the world alight during the friendlies, but it could be he has just been overshadowed by TJ.
All for squad retention, as I believe continuity breeds success, but as someone else says, wouldn't break the bank to keep him
Superheroes swarm Target for holiday shopping spree
Superheroes from around the metro area greeted one another Sunday night as they gathered at the Target store in Mission to shop for Christmas gifts for patients at Children's Mercy Hospital. Using about $17,000 in donations collected by Elite Comics in Overland Park, the superheroes, including Captain America, Thor, Snow White and Prince Charming packed cart after cart with toys and goodies for Christmas. William Binderup, owner of Elite Comics, says he gets weepy around the young patients, so he will let the superheroes deliver the goods. Donations are still being accepted at Elite Comics, 11842 S. Quivira Rd. in Overland Park through Dec. 22.
John Martellaro and Bryan Chaffin join Jeff Gamet to share their thoughts on Apple’s 2018 first fiscal quarter earnings report, along with iPhone and iPad sales.
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A judge who lay on a cot as though he were a condemned man on a gurney after issuing an order halting Arkansas’ multiple execution plan has been barred from taking up any death penalty-related cases.
U.S. Air Force Honor Guard and Air Force Total Force Band march in the 128th Rose Parade in Pasadena, Calif., Jan. 2, 2017. The Honor Guard and Total Force Band represented the U.S. Air Force in front of the estimated one million spectators, as it kicks off a year-long celebration of the Air Force's 70th Birthday. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Philip Bryant)
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HAPPY VALLEY, PA - Just 4 days after beating Minnesota by 14, the Hawkeyes were blown out at Penn State 82-58.
Iowa trailed by 19 at the half.
Tyler Cook led the Hawks with 19 points, but the Hawkeyes shot just 38% for the game and hit just one 3-pointer.
Jordan Bohannon was under the weather, he played, but only scored 3 points.
Iowa falls to 3-9 in the Big 10, 12-13 overall. They're back home Tuesday to host #5 Michigan State.
Explosion at NY’s Port Authority Bus Terminal
Reports are emerging that an explosion has hit NY Port Authority's Bus Terminal. The NY Post is reporting multiple injuries.
There may be more than one device according to CNN. Events took place underground at about 7:30 AM.
One person is in custody after his device partially detonated inside a tunnel, sources told The Post.
There are hundreds of law enforcement and emergency response vehicles on site.
The NYPD is responding to reports of an explosion of unknown origin at 42nd Street and 8th Ave, #Manhattan. The A, C and E line are being evacuated at this time. Info is preliminary, more when available. pic.twitter.com/7vpNT97iLC — NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) December 11, 2017
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Police say they spotted a "suspicious" woman Monday at 7 a.m. in the 500 block of William Avenue. Officers stopped her in the 500 block of Elgin Avenue, near Roosevelt Playground. She then told police she was carrying the gun. They searched her bag and found a 12-gauge shotgun. The serial number had been removed.
The chief executive director of The Humane Society of the United States resigned following sexual harassment allegations.
The New York Times reports that Wayne Pacelle resigned Friday after donors and employees of the animal protection group began calling for him to step down over the allegations.
In an email to staff, Pacelle said that because "our mission depends on unity," he was stepping aside to allow a search for a successor to begin "and to put aside any distractions, in the best interests of all parties."
In a news release announcing the resignation, Rick Bernthal, Chairman of the Board of The Humane Society, said the last few days have been hard for the group's family of staff and supporters.
Kitty Block has been named acting president and CEO for The Humane Society.
NC State football coach Dave Doeren was reminded about his posture toward officials before the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Sunday, May 27, 2018. Doeren, an honorary official for the race, says he is not planning on changing careers.
Here's what you should know. A large majority of American Citizens are not the least bit interested in taking on Puerto Rico or its debt. We have enough of our own. Time for Puerto Rico to just form its own country and then they can dictate to their own Congress on what they want. Until then they probably should be still and work on their financial problems.
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Puerto Rico's federally appointed Financial Oversight and Management Board will assess how damage from Hurricane Maria will alter the U.S. territory's "economic picture," a board member told Reuters on Monday.
"The Board is focused on ways we can assist in the recovery effort, and will of course look at how hurricane damage will change the economic picture longer term," said member Andrew Biggs in an email.
(Reporting by Stephanie Kelly; Editing by Daniel Bases and Alistair Bell)
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Join The Women's Center during our 40th Anniversary for Futures Free From Violence: Trivia in the Park!
The great outdoors, delicious food, refreshingdrinks, and fun games with your friends? What a great way to spend aThursday night!
Be there on August 17 at Malone Park in New Berlin for ourannual Futures Free From Violenceevent. This fun-filled evening features:
Team trivia with prizes for winners
Raffle items from local businesses
Games, including a Gift Card Carousel
This event is hosted by our Advancing Advocates Council, acommittee dedicated to creating awareness of and support for The Women’s Centerwithin the young professional community in the greater Milwaukee area.
Report: Hepatitis C killing Arizona Death Row inmates
PHOENIX (AP) — Five Arizona death-row inmates have died of "natural causes" since a federal judge put executions on hold four years ago.
The Arizona Republic reports attorneys and relatives of the dead prisoners say the deaths all were related to Hepatitis C infections.
The medical director at the Arizona State Prison Complex recently testified that up to 80 percent of inmates in that complex were infected with the disease.
But Arizona Department of Corrections statistics say differently.
Department of Corrections reports say 6,243 of the 41,681 prisoners in the entire Arizona Department of Corrections population have hepatitis C, which comes to 15 percent.
The most recent Arizona Death Row inmate to die was Brian Dann on March 1. Dann sued the director of the Arizona Department of Corrections last year to be treated with antiviral drugs.
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Information from: The Arizona Republic, http://www.azcentral.com
WASHINGTON — A prominent Washington lawyer who authored a report that's a key part of the special counsel's investigation into Paul Manafort has left his law firm.
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom confirmed Tuesday that Greg Craig, a former White House counsel under President Barack Obama, is no longer with the firm. His biography has been removed from the law firm website. The firm didn't immediately comment beyond confirming his departure.
Craig wrote a report funded by the Ukrainian Ministry of Justice about the trial of a former Ukrainian prime minister.
That report is cited in the indictment against Manafort, President Donald Trump's former campaign chairman. Manafort is accused of using offshore accounts to secretly funnel more than $4 million to fund the report.
Craig is not accused of any wrongdoing.
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BLACKFOOT - The Blackfoot Broncos have not had an easy path of late, with three and four games per week over the past month to make up for snow days and postponements for one thing or another. There have been narrow losses that could have been wins and chances that weren't taken. All of that changed on Tuesday night when the Broncos opened the 4A District 5-6 basketball tournament at home against Skyline, a team that the Broncos had split a pair of games with during the conference season.
That was then and this is now and the Broncos, minus starting post player Jarrod Greene, played to their strength and that was defense. When the dust cleared after four quarters of in your face defense, the Broncos came away with a 54-46 win over the Grizzlies.
Please read the entire article in Wednesday's edition of the Blackfoot Morning News.
Every year, technological titans and scrappy startups alike descend on Las Vegas to show off the amazing products they’ve been quietly toiling away on all year – and offer consumers a glimpse at the future. There’s something new lurking around every corner at CES, the annual consumer electronics show in Las Vegas, and with 32 football fields worth of show floor, there are a lot of corners. We’re proud to say we turned them all to bring you the most comprehensive coverage you’ll find anywhere.
CHICOPEE - More than 100 guests gathered at the Castle of Knights Saturday for the Chicopee St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee President's Dinner.
The celebration honored, Edward A. Kenfield, the 2018 Parade Committee president; along with Laura McCarthy, the 2018 parade marshal, and Marvin Hill, who was the recipient of the 2018 Jack Woods Award.
The emcee was past president and past Woods Award winner, John Beaulieu.
The Chicopee St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee strives to promote Irish pride and culture through many year-round events including the Colleen Contest and Coronation Ball, the Holyoke St. Patrick's Parade float, and scholarships to young women who plan to further their education.
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West Brom goalkeeper Alex Palmer has returned to Kidderminster Harriers on loan for the remainder of the season.
Palmer, 20, signed a new contract at The Hawthorns last month, last until 2019 with a further year in the club’s favour.
This new deal came on the back of being named in the match-day squad on a number of occasions, playing second fiddle to number one Ben Foster with usual number two Boaz Myhill out injured.
The first of those occasions that he was named on the bench was the 4-1 final day defeat at Arsenal in 2015.
Palmer did spend the first half of last season on loan with the Aggborough club, who are currently in the National League North.
So far this season, Palmer has made four Premier League 2 appearances and one in the Checkatrade Trophy.
In that time, he was accumulated two clean sheets.
PENDLETON, Ind. – If you had seen the final pitching stats from the Class 4A regional at Pendleton Heights on Tuesday, you could easily get the wrong idea about who fired a no-hitter.
Pendleton Heights sophomore Jordan Benefiel spun a complete game, striking out 10 without walking a batter, while Cathedral freshman Lia Burnell walked four (one intentional) and struck out only two.
Yet, Burnell walked off with a no-hitter and the 1-0 victory to send Cathedral to the Center Grove Semistate Saturday against Decatur Central.
It’s the second regional championship in three seasons for Cathedral and the fourth in program history.
“That’s the first no-hitter I can remember,” Burnell said during a jubilant postgame with her teammates. “Our team is so together and pick each other up. I couldn’t have done this without them.”
Read the rest of the story in The Indianapolis Star
U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson attends a news conference with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov following their talks in Moscow, Russia, April 12, 2017. REUTERS/Sergei Karpukhin
WASHINGTON U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson will meet with the foreign ministers of Southeast Asian countries on May 4 in Washington ahead of planned regional summits in November, a State Department official said on Thursday.
The foreign ministers of the 10-member Association of South East Asian Nations requested the meeting with Tillerson in an effort to engage with the new U.S. administration, said Patrick Murphy, the U.S. deputy assistant secretary of state for southeast Asia.
Tillerson and the ministers are likely to discuss trade, territorial claims in the South China Sea, trafficking, crime and other issues.
(Reporting by David Brunnstrom and Yeganeh Torbati; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
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Go to France but stay in Bend. Chefs Josh Podwils and Colin Dunlap of Loyaute are having their second innovative French-inspired pop-up dinner. The French culinary experience will wind through eight different courses, using many Northwest ingredients, with seven Northwest wines. Seating is limited to 25.
Make reservations by emailing loyautebend18@gmail.com.
Why a series of pop-ups? "We as chefs have a dream of creating an upscale restaurant that is French-inspired," Podwils said.
Loyaute Pop-up Dinner
Mon., June 4. 6-9pm, $85
1033 NW Bond St., Bend
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Two protesters were arrested at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota, after unfurling a banner from the rafters during a Vikings game.
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COIMBATORE: Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) on Tuesday entered into an agreement with Entrepreneurship Development Innovation Institute (EDII), Chennai, to establish, enhance and strengthen academic, intellectual and practicing collaboration between them,This will be achieved through targeted initiatives in promoting entrepreneurship related activities in Agriculture and Agro-based industries, a TNAU release said.
The broad goals of this collaboration are to promote entrepreneurial skills in the domain of agriculture and its allied technologies towards Agro-based products and services, it said.
This will aid in upgrading the status of farmers, students and research scholars through training and mentoring entrepreneurship in building technology enabled enterprises, the release added.
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FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — A California man whose real estate scam bilked investors out of $24 million has been sentenced to more than 12 ½ years in federal prison.
Seth DePiano of Clovis was sentenced Tuesday and ordered to pay back some $20 million to victims.
Prosecutors say that from 2010 to 2017, DePiano got 28 people to invest money they thought would be used to buy rental properties.
However, authorities say DePiano didn’t own some of the properties and the money was used for personal expenses, gambling and to pay earlier investors.
DePiano pleaded guilty in Match to mail fraud, wire fraud and money laundering. As part of the plea deal, he agreed to forfeit some $700,000 seized from bank accounts and a baseball card collection valued at $31,000.
RICHLAND — Arionne Fowlkes is on course to reach some lofty goals in the 2017 track and field season.
The star junior sprinter from Three Rivers has set the bar high this spring, after her season ended prematurely the past two years because of injuries.
Fowlkes is on track to do just that if her performance in Friday’s Gull Lake Invitational is any indication.
Fowlkes won the 100-meter dash in a record setting time of 12.55, setting a new meet record. The old record of 12.7 had stood since 2007.
“Breaking the record wasn’t my goal coming into the meet. I wanted to break my personal best which is 12.54, but I ran a 12.55,” Fowlkes said.
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Usually when you hear of a player getting “undressed” in hockey, it’s in reference to a defender getting completely roasted by an offensive player’s stick handling. Not in Sunday night’s Ducks-Flyers game, though. Philadelphia’s Wayne Simmonds literally got undressed during a fight.
Simmonds dropped the gloves with Anaheim’s Kevin Bieksa just a minute and a half into Sunday night’s contest in Anaheim. Not only did Bieksa get the better of Simmonds during the tilt, the Flyers forward also had a number of layers pulled off him in the process. The jersey, shoulder pads and undershirt were all yanked off Simmonds’ body during the short scrap. The worst part of it all? Nobody even threw any $1 bills his way.
The silver lining here is that Simmonds could have been ejected for not tying his gear down properly. That would have been a major blow for the Flyers so early in the game. Fortunately, the officials decided to laugh off the absurdity of the situation and just give Simmonds five minutes for fighting.
The Philippine archipelago is blessed with so many islands that are home to pristine beaches and crystal clear waters. So when summer comes around, we no longer need to travel far to get a taste of some vitamin sea. All we need is a little trip around the country!
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CIBOLO, Texas - A student at Steele High School has been arrested and charged with making a terroristic threat.
Students discovered a Wi-Fi access point called “Steele High School Shooter” on Tuesday, Cibolo police said.
The Cibolo Police Department said at the time of the discovery, there was no identified threat and police presence was increased at the school.
Information technology personnel tried to identify the source of the signal, but it was turned off and the originating device was not located.
Officers stayed on campus until the end of the day, and administration personnel sent an email to parents to inform them of the situation.
A hot spot once again appeared Wednesday morning. The time, it was titled “The Steele School Shooter.” Part of the school was placed on lockdown, and the suspect student was located.
Officials determined there was no threat and the hot spots were titled as a joke.
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GLENWOOD CITY — The Glenwood City board of education held a short open session before moving to a closed session and then meeting with district teachers to discuss the compensation model developed by the board.
CLEVELAND – Kevin Love will play for the Cavs Monday night as they take on the Milwaukee Bucks.
Associate head coach Larry Drew made the announcement in a pre-game press conference.
Love will be under minute restrictions.
Love has been out since January 30, when he suffered a non-displaced fracture in his left hand 5th metacarpal. He underwent a non-surgical treatment and rehabilitation process to repair the injury.
The Cavaliers are third in the Eastern Conference despite dealing with several injuries. Larry Nance Jr. (sore right hamstring), Rodney Hood (strained lower back), Cedi Osman (strained left hip flexor) and Tristan Thompson (sprained right ankle) were ruled out of Monday’s game.
Kyle Korver has returned to the team after missing Saturday’s game because of a family emergency. He’s also been dealing with a sore right foot and was a game-time decision Monday.
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A Florida man accused of murdering his wife in front of his three children was found in Central Texas this morning.
McLennan County deputies said they were alerted by Florida authorities that Maclovio Salas Martinez might be in McGregor, where he is known to have family.
McGregor police were the first agency to find the location of Salas. Early Monday morning they set up a perimeter around his location and waited for SWAT assistance.
Deputies said Martinez was sleeping in his black Toyota Camry with the doors locked. Officials broke a window, pulled him out of the car and took him into custody around 4 a.m.
The car has since been impounded. Deputies said it is considered part of the crime scene from Florida.
Florida authorities are flying to Central Texas on Monday to conclude their investigation.
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April 10 Dentium :
* Says it will buy 96 percent stake in an Iran pharma company Dentium BMS for 1.36 billion won and will hold 96 percent stake after transaction
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YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – As work continues on the new Chill-Can plant on Youngstown’s east side, city council members realize that there’s additional work to be done.
Monday morning, city officials — including Mayor Tito Brown and council members — took a tour of the neighborhoods near the plant with developer Mitchell Joseph.
They found that the area has been used as a dumping ground.
“It’s on us to make sure this is clean. Anyway, we should do clean-up things like this, just to bring in future development and progress,” said Councilman Julius Oliver.
Eventually, the new plant could employ more than 200 people.
It’s expected to open later this year.
A crash near Chillicothe shut down a stretch of U.S. Highway 65 Monday.
Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox says the accident happened at about 11:30 a.m. Monday on 65 highway just south of Chillicothe at the Roach Lake Bridge.
Cox there was a significant traffic backup in the area.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol, the Sheriff’s Office and EMS were on the scene. Additional details were not immediately available. Refresh this post for more information as it becomes available.
A man is in the hospital with head injuries after being hit by a car in Perth's east. The man is in a stable condition at Royal Perth Hospital.
RIVERVIEW, Fla. (AP) - Authorities say a Florida man killed the mother of his children and their daughter, seriously injured their son and set their house on fire.
A Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office news release says 29-year-old Ronnie Oneal III was charged Monday with two counts of murder and other charges.
Deputies say they responded to the Riverview home, near Tampa, late Sunday after a 911 call from a woman who claimed she had been shot. The deputies found the woman in the lawn, and she was later pronounced dead. Deputies say they were confronted by Oneal and subdued him with stun guns.
Firefighters found the couple's 8-year-old son stumbling out of the house with multiple stab wounds, and then his sister was found dead inside the burning home. The boy was taken to a Tampa hospital for surgery.
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CLARK COUNTY – Crews replacing sensors in a traffic box on Interstate 30 near Arkadelphia will require lane closures, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) officials.
Weather permitting, Tuesday, February 6, crews will close westbound lanes between Mile Markers 74 and 77 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The inside lane will close first and once replacement is complete, crews will re-open the inside lane and close the outside lane.
Drivers should exercise caution when approaching and traveling through all highway work zones. Additional travel information can be found at IDriveArkansas.com or ARDOT.gov. You can also follow us on Twitter @myARDOT.
Little girl lucky to be alive after common bacteria left her in a coma
Zahlia Adolfo, 2, contracted Strep A and was left unable to walk before her organs shut down.
Prime Minister Theresa May has today called a snap general election.
In a statement outside 10 Downing Street at 11am, Mrs May said the election is planned to go ahead on June 8.
The Fixed-Term Parliaments Act means it can only happen if two-thirds of MPs vote for it in the Commons, due to be held tomorrow.
Mrs May said she had called the election because of "divisions in Westminster" between different political parties over Brexit.
More to follow.
Police technicians board the amateur -built submarine UC3 Nautilus on a pier in Copenhagen harbour, Denmark, Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017, to conduct forensic probes in connection with a murder investigation. Danish police say they have not found the body of a missing Swedish journalist inside the submarine that sunk off the Nordic country's eastern coast last week. Ritzau Foto via AP Jacob Ehrbahn
Fiala scored 16:44 into overtime Monday, sending the Predators to a 3-2 win over Chicago in Game 3 of their first-round series.
After potting a power-play goal on his only shot in Game 2, Fiala clearly came out with more confidence to put pucks on net Monday, leading the Preds with seven shots. The 20-year-old accumulated just 16 points in 54 regular-season games, but he saw a bit of an uptick toward the end of the season and is enjoying decent ice time (including precious man-advantage minutes) here in the playoffs. It's worth taking a look at him as a bargain option on the wing in DFS.
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Baku. 14 June. REPORT.AZ/ "There is an intergovernmental agreement on Trans-Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) for the European Union (EU). If contract exists it should be implemented."
Report informs, Deputy Head of the EU Delegation to Azerbaijan, Denis Daniilidis said while commenting on the statement made by the Italian Ministry of Environment on the importance of revising TAP project.
"Of course, if the new Italian government wants to change some regulations of this treaty, there are legitimate ways for this. If it occurs then we will talk" said the diplomat.
A young woman is involuntarily committed to a mental institution where she is confronted by her greatest fear — but is it real or is it a product of her delusion?
Directed by: Steven Soderbergh (Ocean’s 11 & 12, Traffic, Magic Mike, Logan Lucky)
Starring: Claire Foy (The Crown, Breathe, Season of the Witch, Vampire Academy) Juno Temple (The Dark Knight Rises, Atonement, Maleficent) Jay Pharaoh (Saturday Night Live, Sing, Ride Along, BoJack Horseman) Joshua Leonard (The Blair Witch Project, If I Stay, Togetherness) Aimee Mullins (Stranger Things, Drunk Parents, Young Ones)
Libyan presidential council member resigns, citing failure
BENGHAZI, Libya (AP) — A prominent member of the presidential council of Libya's U.N.-backed government in Tripoli has resigned.
Musa al-Koni's resignation at a televised press conference Monday was the first such move by one of the nine members of the council, formed in early 2016.
Al-Koni, a deputy Prime Minister from southern Libya, cited the body's failure to assert authority over state institutions or provide services to citizens as a reason for his resignation.
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It’s First Friday in Canton, and if you have kids, you’ll definitely want to drop by the Canton Museum of Art for their “Art Harvest” trick-or-treat event.
If they’ve already chosen their costume, here’s a chance for them to take it out for a first look as they come and trick-or-treat for both candy and art supplies, passed out by volunteers from various local arts groups. Of course, there will be activities such as pumpkin painting, the “Planting Seeds of Kindness” exhibition and holiday-themed carnival games. And there will be a cash bar for the harried parents!
The event is free and open to all.
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FILE - In this Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, file photo, President Donald Trump, left, speaks during a meeting with manufacturing executives at the White House in Washington, including Merck CEO Kenneth Frazier, center, and Ford CEO Mark Fields. Frazier is resigning from the President’s American Manufacturing Council citing "a responsibility to take a stand against intolerance and extremism." Frazier's resignation comes shortly after a violent confrontation between white supremacists and protesters in Charlottesville, Va. Trump is being criticized for not explicitly condemning the white nationalists who marched in Charlottesville. Evan Vucci, File AP Photo
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Hand it to yourself – the balance is returning; for to know what you really desire you must experience what you do not want, and only then can you free your heart and spirit into oblivion and the universe.
Comedian, Ali Baba’s much talked about January 1st concert has come and gone but not with the fact each year that passes by, it has always been a remarkable one.
Ali Baba might not have the perfect event planners but to a large extent, they have not failed him as they improve each year which ends up attracting important dignitaries to the event.
This year’s event was indeed a remarkable one as it saw large crowd turning out for the event but rather than talk much, have a glimpse at the various celebs that were spotted.
A dry start to the day with some hazy sunshine in the earlier part of the day.
Chances of showers and cloudy later in the day in temperatures between 10C to 14 C.
Light moderate winds.
Misty and cloudy in some areas later tonight.
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TRENTON, Fla. (AP)  A public viewing and funeral service are planned for two Florida sheriff's deputies who were gunned down while they sat in a Chinese restaurant.
Alachua County Sheriff's spokesman Sgt. Brett Rhodenizer announced that the viewing will begin at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Bell Middle/High School in Trenton. It will be immediately followed by the non-denominational service at 11 a.m.
Graveside honors will follow at Bronson Cemetery.
Authorities say 58-year-old John Hubert Highnote shot Gilchrist County Sheriff's Sgt. Noel Ramirez and Deputy Taylor Lindsey on Thursday at the Ace China restaurant. He then went to his car and killed himself.
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Sheriff Bobby Schultz blamed the deaths on hatred toward law enforcement.
State Attorney Bill Cervone added "we may never have an answer."
MALIBU, Calif. (AP) — Miles Reynolds scored 22 points on 8-for-13 shooting to lead Pacific to an 81-72 win over Pepperdine on Saturday night.
Roberto Gallinat added 19 points and Lafayette Dorsey had 16 for Pacific, which shot 53 percent from the field to pick up its first back-to-back road wins since joining the West Coast Conference. Jahlil Tripp had nine points, nine rebounds and eight assists for the Tigers (12-13, 7-5).
Tied at 62-all late in the second half, Gallinat hit a jumper to spark a 5-1 spurt and put Pacific on top for good. Pepperdine tightened the gap to 67-65 on two free throws by Darnell Dunn with 5:30 left, but the Waves got no closer.
Eric Cooper Jr. had 19 points for Pepperdine (4-20, 1-11), which has lost 14 of its last 15 games. Kameron Edwards added 16 points and Matthew Atewe had 14 for the Waves.
TORONTO — The Toronto Film Critics Association has selected “The Florida Project” as best picture in its awards announced on Sunday.
Sean Baker’s drama is about kids growing up in a welfare motel in the shadow of Disney World.
Willem Dafoe was chosen Best Supporting Actor for his role as the motel manager.
Best Director honours went to Greta Gerwig for her comedic drama, “Lady Bird.” The film’s co-star Laurie Metcalf, was chosen Best Supporting Actress.
Daniel Day-Lewis won for Best Actor for “Phantom Thread,” while Frances McDormand was picked as Best Actress for her portrayal of a driven and tormented mother in “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.”
The members of the film critics association also chose the three finalists for the Rogers Best Canadian Film Award: “Hello Destroyer,” “Werewolf,” and “Wexford Plaza.”
The winner will be named at the association’s awards gala next month, top prize is $100,000.
April 10 Lexaria Bioscience Corp -
* NeutriSci forms cannabinoid joint venture with Lexaria Bioscience
* Co and Lexaria each contributing its respective technology to Ambarii by way of a license
* New company to be formed, Ambarii Trade Corporation initially being funded and owned equally by each of NeutriSci, Lexaria
* Co and Lexaria each will split all profits derived from Ambarii operations on a 50/50 basis Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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AFC Wimbledon boss Neal Ardley admits his side have been “stumbling” ahead of today’s South London derby against Millwall.
The Lions travel to Kingsmeadow looking for a fourth straight League One win.
But Wimbledon have lost 3-0 at Southend United on Boxing Day and followed up with a 2-0 reverse at Bristol Rovers on New Year’s Eve.
It has seen the Dons drop to 11th in the table.
Ardley said: “We’ve stumbled our way through the last four weeks. We’ve won games and got things in certain games, like the cups, but haven’t kept the levels where they need to be.
“We’ve come up against two good teams who have shown us how far away we aee from the good teams in this league at the moment.
“We had a lot of height and power in our team and it is disappointing that Bristol looked the stronger team throughout the game. We take pride in our energy levels, commitment and working for each other – we’ve been shown up in all those in our last two games.
“I’m not going to batter the players, they’ve had such a good 2016.”
PARIS: Australian Open champion Caroline Wozniacki was done with hanging around on Wednesday as she walloped Georgina Garcia Perez 6-1 6-0 in double quick time on Wednesday to reach the French Open third round.
With the first three matches scheduled on Court Philippe Chatrier on day four of the claycout major all going the distance - and lasting a combined eight hours 46 minutes - Wozniacki did not even make it into the arena till shortly before 7pm local time.
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Fifty one minutes later the Danish second seed was offering Spain's Garcia Perez a consolation handshake after she secured a round three meeting with the winner of the all-French tussle between Alize Cornet and Pauline Parmentier.
(Reporting by Pritha Sarkar, editing by Ed Osmond)
TOKYO (AP) — Japan's parliament has approved a contentious bill that makes it a crime to plan a crime.
The ruling coalition pushed the conspiracy legislation through the upper house Thursday, bypassing committee approval that normally precedes a vote by the full house. The more powerful lower house passed the bill last month.
The law criminalizes the planning of 277 serious crimes. The government of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe says it is needed to prevent terrorism, especially with the Olympics coming to Tokyo in 2020.
A sizeable crowd protested outside parliament Wednesday. Opponents warn that authorities could use the legislation to limit free speech and public protests.
The U.N. special rapporteur on the right to privacy sent an open letter to Abe raising concerns over the bill.
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* Takes over the AWO Rehabilitationsklinik Bad Muender as of May 1, 2017
* Necessary contracts were signed with the AWO Gesundheitsdienste gGmbH (AWO GSD) end of March
* About purchase price silence was agreed
* AWO Rehabilitationsklinik Bad Muender generated sales of about six million euros in 2016
* About 60 employees of medical and nursing care services and technical and medical-technical services will be taken on
* Possibility is offered to employees whose workplaces are omitted to apply for a job within Mediclin Group Source text - bit.ly/2oC9CG8 Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
Milwaukee Bucks guard Malcolm Brogdon suffered a left quadricep tendon injury during the second quarter of last night’s game at Minnesota. This morning, he underwent an MRI and subsequent examination by team physician Dr. William Raasch at Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin. The exam revealed a partially torn left quadricep tendon that is expected to sideline Brogdon for 6-to-8 weeks.
This season, Brogdon, 25, has played in 46 games (20 starts) and averaged 13.3 points, 3.3 rebounds and 3.2 assists in 30.5 minutes. The reigning NBA Rookie of the Year, Brogdon joined Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (1969-70) as the only players in team history to win the award. He is the first player not drafted in the first round to win Rookie of the Year since 1966.
Middle Township Police have identified the driver who was injured Tuesday evening when her vehicle hit a utility pole on Route 47. 92 year old Francis Guinan of the Villas suffered multiple injuries after her vehicle left the roadway and struck a pole near the Shannon Oaks development. Guinan was airlifted to Atlantic Regional Medical Center; that portion of the highway has since re-opened.
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Aug 13 (Gracenote) - Results and standings from the Bolivian championship matches on Sunday Sunday, August 13 Bolivar 1 Jorge Wilstermann 1 Nacional Potosi 1 The Strongest 2 Universitario de Sucre 2 Real Potosi 1 Saturday, August 12 Guabira 0 Sport Boys 2 Friday, August 11 Club Petrolero 1 San Jose 0 Standings P W D L F A Pts 1 Jorge Wilstermann 3 2 1 0 8 3 7 ------------------------- 2 Club Petrolero 3 2 1 0 3 0 7 3 The Strongest 3 2 0 1 8 4 6 4 Oriente Petrolero 2 2 0 0 4 1 6 5 San Jose 3 1 1 1 3 3 4 6 Sport Boys 3 1 1 1 3 5 4 7 Universitario de Sucre 3 1 0 2 4 6 3 8 Guabira 3 1 0 2 3 5 3 8 Real Potosi 3 1 0 2 3 5 3 10 Blooming 2 0 2 0 1 1 2 11 Nacional Potosi 3 0 1 2 1 3 1 12 Bolivar 3 0 1 2 1 6 1 1: Copa Libertadores Next Fixtures (GMT): Sunday, August 13 Oriente Petrolero v Blooming (2330)
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – Northrop graduate and Ball State junior Colin Brockhouse has a decision to make – sign with the Toronto Blue Jays or return to Muncie for his senior season.
Brockhouse was drafted by Toronto in the 24th round – 729th overall – on Wednesday.
The six-foot-three righty was 3-2 with a 3.98 ERA in 40.2 innings. He struck out 40 batters but made just 10 appearances – including 8 starts – due to some soreness in the middle of the season.
It is a decision he’s faced before. Last year as a draft-eligible sophomore Brockhouse was selected by the Pirates in the 37th round but opted not to sign and returned to Ball State.
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MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Kazakh counterpart Nursultan Nazarbayev discussed urgent issues on the international agenda and the schedule of upcoming contacts in a phone call, the Kremlin press service said in a statement Monday.
“Russian President Vladimir Putin and Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev had a telephone conversation. They discussed issues of bilateral cooperation, including the schedule of upcoming contacts at various levels, as well as urgent issues on the international agenda,”
the statement said.
Doug Ford told a group of nearly 2,000 supporters that he plans to "take back this province" at his first major event since he was made leader of the Progressive Conservative party earlier this month.
Addressing a large and enthusiastic crowd at a rally in Toronto, Ford says he believes he can build a majority government because Ontario voters are united in their dislike of Liberal Premier Kathleen Wynne's Liberals.
He says the current provincial government is "terrified" of a united Progressive Conservative party.
His speech focused largely on the province's finances, which Ford says have been mismanaged by Wynne's government.
He told supporters he wants to bring back jobs in the manufacturing sector, and repeated previous claims that his government will make Ontario more business-friendly.
Before his speech, Ford was joined onstage by Christine Elliott, Caroline Mulroney and Tanya Granic Allen, the three candidates he beat in the leadership race
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Police say the robbery happened at 10 p.m. on March 2 at the Pizza Hut located on the 5900 block of Wilson. (Kansas City police)
The Kansas City Police Department is searching for a man who held up a Pizza Hut restaurant earlier this month.
Police say the robbery happened at 10 p.m. on March 2 at the Pizza Hut located on the 5900 block of Wilson.
The suspect, described as a 5'9 black male weighing between 140-160 pounds, was wearing a "Jason" style hockey mask at the time of the robbery.
Investigators say he displayed a silver handgun.
If you have information, contact the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS (8477).
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NEW YORK (AP) - New York City's deadly helicopter crash has prompted the National Transportation Safety Board to call on federal regulators to prohibit commercial flights that use passenger harness systems that do not allow for easy release.
The NTSB's recommendation on Monday comes after last week's helicopter crash in the East River. Five passengers who couldn't free themselves from their harnesses drowned. The pilot escaped.
The Federal Aviation Administration on Friday temporarily grounded open-door flights involving restraints that cannot be quickly released. It also said it was conducting a review of its rules governing such flights.
NTSB Chairman Robert Sumwalt applauds the agency's move, but says "definitive action needs to be taken."
FAA spokesman Greg Martin says the grounding was a first step and that more formal action is expected.
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NORWOOD — The Norwood Minor Hockey Association and District Figure Skating Club will be celebrating 50 years with four days of celebrations and events later this year, including a chance for local hockey fans to face off against a team of former Boston Bruins players.
The Boston Bruins alumni game happens Dec. 1. Spots on the "home" team are available for $150. There are 17 spots available.
The celebration takes place from Nov. 29 to Dec. 2 in Norwood.
Events will include a showcase of photos and old items from the organizations' history, including trophies, jackets and pucks.
Law enforcement authorities in South Florida want to talk to a 22-year-old man wanted as a "person of interest" in the shooting death of rising rap star XXXTentacion.
Broward Sheriff's Office spokeswoman Veda Coleman-Wright said in a news release sent Tuesday night that detectives want to ask Robert Allen what he knows about the rapper's death. She says he's also wanted on a felony warrant for violating probation for possession of flakka and carrying a concealed weapon.
XXXTentacion, whose real name is Jahseh Dwayne Onfroy, was shot June 18. Detectives said a SUV blocked the 20-year-old rapper's luxury sports car in the driveway of a Fort Lauderdale-area motorcycle dealership and two masked men confronted him during an apparent robbery attempt.
Twenty-two-year-old Dedrick Williams faces murder charges. He hasn't entered a plea.
Kansas corrections officials expect the next prison built by the state to be fully air-conditioned, including the cells for inmates.
They view climate control as a way to lessen problems with inmates and to help combat high employee turnover.
Some lawmakers who don't want to coddle criminals also see a need to make corrections officers less miserable in the summer heat.
Plans to air-condition the new prison in Lansing in the Kansas City area also come as a federal judge is forcing Texas to move hundreds of inmates sensitive to the heat to cooler areas.
The union representing Kansas corrections officers considers the lack of air conditioning in parts of a maximum-security prison in El Dorado, east of Wichita, a contributing factor in inmate unrest there.
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Gun-friendly New Hampshire is back in the spotlight after a lawmaker dropped a loaded firearm this week in a House hearing on a kindergarten bill.
But lawmakers packing guns on statehouse grounds and occasionally handling them recklessly isn't unique to the "Live Free or Die" state. At least 19 states allow legislators to carry guns in parts of or the entire capitol. In a handful of others that prohibit it, lawmakers sometimes bypass security measures in order to carry concealed guns.
No violent incidents of lawmakers carrying guns at statehouses have been recorded in recent memory. But lawmakers have been careless. In Kentucky, a representative accidentally fired her gun while cleaning it. And in Colorado, a lawmaker left a gun unattended in his bag.
WASHINGTON — The United States is considering sanctions against a new list of Venezuelan officials it considers responsible for aggravating the troubled nation's current crisis.
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson told the House Foreign Affairs Committee Wednesday his office is working with the U.S. Treasury Department on compiling "a very robust list of individuals."
Tillerson did not name any officials or reveal a timeline for the sanctions.
He said the U.S. faces the challenge of responding in a way that is constructive, rather than providing another tool for officials in President Nicolas Maduro's government to "justify their current actions."
The Trump administration has slapped sanctions against eight Supreme Court members as well as Vice-President Tareck El Aissami thus far this year.
Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif who signed up as the face of Dubai fashion brand Splash last year, will be at a fashion show to showcase the label’s latest collection on February 23 at Mall of the Emirates. Kaif, who joined superstar Salman Khan as ambassador, will walk the catwalk at the event, which is free to attend.
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The Boston Red Sox send Brian Johnson to the mound in game 3 of a home-and-home series against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on Wednesday night.
With Boston on the road in a National League ballpark, Johnson will have to step up to the plate and hit in the usual designated hitter spot. But don’t worry Red Sox fans, Johnson can swing the bat pretty well.
In Johnson’s 2012 season at the University of Florida, he hit .307 with six home runs and 41 RBI as a designated hitter.
For more on Johnson’s two-way playing abilities, check out the video above from “Red Sox Gameday Live,” presented by DCU.
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The Canadian indie-rock super group The New Pornographers—quite possibly the only indie-rock "super group" that's actually earned the title—will play the Pabst Theater on Thursday, April 20 as part of a tour behind their new album. Interestingly, we don't know anything about that album yet: what it's called, when it'll be released, what it'll sound like, whether Dan Bejar will be on it, etc. The band hasn't teased so much as a song from it yet, but that hasn't stopped them from announcing this 15-date tour with opener Waxahatchee.
Tickets are $29.50 and go on sale Friday, Jan. 20 at noon. Every ticket will include a download of the new album, according to the venue. Below you can stream the title track from the group's previous album, Brill Bruisers .
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The Italian journalist Andrea Tornielli who used to be a staunched defender of the conservative Joseph Ratzinger and is now a staunched defender of the ultraliberal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, published in 2010 the book “Attack against Ratzinger” in which he quotes from the recognised apparitions of Our Lady in Akita, Japan,"The work of the devil will creep even into the Church in such a way that cardinals will be opposed to other cardinals, and bishops against bishops. The priests who venerate me, will be despised and hindered by their brethren... the Church will be full of those who accept compromises."The respected Vaticanista Marco Tosatti comments, "Is it indeed striking, to read this now in the light of what is happening in the Church, isn’t it?"
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Early in the morning of January 1, a conflict between a 28-year-old man and a police officer occurred at an apartment in Liubimau street in Minsk. The version of law enforcement officers runs counter to the Minsker's relatives' one.
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The crochet group of McKendree UMC, located at 3537 Maiden Hwy. will meet weekly from 6 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. in the youth room of the fellowship hall. For more information call (704) 735-4062.
GNC Holdings (NYSE:GNC) reports a 3.9% decrease in same-store sales for Q1 to top the consensus analyst expectation for a 8% drop. Same-store sales were down 4.6% in franchised U.S. stores.
Transaction growth was up 9.3% during the quarter, while average transaction amount fell 12.1%.
Sales off the website channel fell 7.2% due in part to a pricing adjustment, but management says the GNC storefront on Amazon is topping expectations.
Revenue fell 3.8% in the U.S. and Canada segment to $553M during the quarter. International segment revenue was up 7% to $39.4M. Manufacturing/wholesale revenue fell 8.6% to $53M.
The company ended the quarter with a total of 8,983 store locations globally vs. 9,064 stores a year ago.
Previously: GNC Holdings beats by $0.03, beats on revenue (April 18)
High Park United, Youngsters of Barrouallie and J & G Scorchers won their matches yesterday in the Vita Malt/GECCU Richland Park Netball Championship at the Richland Park Primary School Hard Court.
High Park United outplayed V-SPORT Youths beating them, 82-17, Youngsters defeated QCESCO 68-33, and J & G Scorchers beat 3J’s Valley Strikers 54-12.
On Saturday, Young Strugglers edged past J & G Scorchers 61-60.
The Championship will continue on Wednesday when Sea Operations Nar Fren Dem will meet 3J’s Valley Strikers at 5:30 pm also at the Richland Park Primary School Hard Court.
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NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) — Twin sisters have been ordered to pay restitution and complete community service after vandalizing Newport’s famous Cliff Walk.
Jocelyn and Jenna Senecal pleaded no contest to misdemeanor graffiti and conspiracy charges on Wednesday. The 22-year-old East Providence residents each were ordered to pay $1,050 and complete 25 hours of community service.
The sisters turned themselves in to police in December after the department posted photos online showing them with spray paint cans at the Cliff Walk in November.
Jocelyn Senecal has apologized for her actions but says they didn’t justify the online harassment that followed.
The 3 ½-mile walk is designated as a national recreation trail and is one of Rhode Island’s most popular tourist attractions. It runs between the Atlantic Ocean and many of Newport’s most spectacular mansions.
WBO Super Middleweight World Champion Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez runs the strand of Hermosa Beach in preparation for his title defense against Max Bursak of Ukraine at Stub Hub, Carson Ca. April 22, 2017.
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TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie hopes the lottery will be the ticket to helping solve the state’s problems fulfilling pension funds promised to public workers.
For months, the Republican has promoted the idea of handing control of the state lottery’s assets to the pension funds as a way to guarantee cash flows into the funds and to reduce unfunded liabilities. A bipartisan bill to make the change was introduced in the state Legislature this week, about two weeks before lawmakers are required to pass the budget for the upcoming budget year. Christie’s administration has said it will generate an average of more than $1 billion each year for the pension funds. One municipal bond analyst says she’s not sure how much the move would boost the pension funds’ health.
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She is a sweet 3-month-old kitten who loves cuddling.
For more information about Coco, contact the Davidson County Animal Shelter at (336) 357-0805.
Krejci tallied an assist and fired one shot on net while logging 17:55 of ice time in Monday's 3-1 Game 6 loss to Toronto.
Krejci has been one of the Bruin's best players this postseason, notching two goals and five points in six contests, making him an excellent play in playoff pools and daily contests. The veteran pivot will look to continue his strong play and help his team put Toronto away in a winner-take-all Game 7 in Boston on Wednesday.
Lending a hand to aid victims of Hurricane Maria, which swept through Puerto Rico are these local humanitarians. The official fundraiser was held at the Locker Room Sports Bar & Grill, but the six advocates seen here were coaxed to take a break and visit the Falls Church Arts gallery for a moment.
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Even in the tiniest of apartments, your most precious possessions somehow vanish when you need them most. In a bid to make messy people slightly less late, TrackR has announced a new range of item locator tags. The TrackR pixel tag is its new keyring-like device, allowing you to track any item within your home or beyond. The company has switched from aluminum to plastic, meaning that the pixel is cheaper than its predecessor. In addition, the device gains an LED light that'll help you find it in the dark.
Instead of just providing a vague location for your missing items, TrackR promises that it's latest product will lead you straight to them. That's because the new tags work with atlas, a series of WiFi plugs that uses the company's cloud-based platform to map out your home. With it, users can create floorplans of their building on the TrackR app, alerting them whenever a tagged item enters or leaves a given room.
BOSASSO, April 3 Pirates have hijacked a Indian commercial ship off the coast of Somalia and the vessel is heading toward the shore, a former government anti-piracy official told Reuters on Monday.
"We understand Somali pirates hijacked a commercial Indian ship and (it is heading) towards Somalia shores," Abdirizak Mohamed Dirir, a former director of the anti-piracy agency in Somalia's semi-autonomous Puntland region, said. (Reporting by Abdiqani Hassan; Writing by Elias Biryabarema; Editing by Louise Ireland)
"It isn't lost on us that there are people who are pushing the limits of the First Amendment regularly in Portland," says David Rogers, executive director of the ACLU of Oregon. "It may seem easy to choose which speech should be shut down, but if we allow the government to decide, we will not be pleased with the results. We must not succumb to the temptation to cut away at a certain group's First Amendment rights, because it would reduce everyone's rights."
Good Monday morning everyone!
After a cold start expect sunny skies with highs in the mid 60s.
Clear and not quite as cold tonight with lows in the upper 30s to lower 40s.
Yet another cold front arrives on Tuesday with sunny skies, breezy conditions and highs in the 50s and lows back into the 20s.
The rest of week will feature cool day and chilly nights.
The next chance for rain arrive on Sunday.
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For 2017, Google's Daydream View is getting comfier -- and the VR headset supports more phones than ever. But at $99, it also costs $20 more than the original.
To sweeten the deal, Google's throwing in a bundle of five free games through the end of the year, in the United States, which normally retail for around $40. The obvious question: Are they any good?
Well, I'm happy to say they're some of the best-reviewed games on Daydream so far, and I'd rank a couple as some of the very best games in VR. (It's not a high bar yet, but still. These are good picks.)
They are:
Here are some trailers, to give you the general idea:
Read my impressions of the updated Daydream View right here.
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Ayton missed a couple of practices due to back soreness but will play during summer league, Scott Bordow of The Arizona Republic reports.
Ayton's soreness doesn't seem serious, as there is no concern about his summer league availability and he was able to go through a workout Wednesday. The No. 1 overall pick in this year's draft will look to start his career off with a bang when he debuts Friday against the Mavericks.
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Pittsfield police are asking for the public's help in finding Maria Shaw, a 17-year-old girl who has been reported missing.
Shaw, who is white with light brown hair and blue eyes, ran away from home, police told MassLive.
Police are asking anyone with information about her whereabouts to call the Pittsfield Police Department at 413-448-9700 or leave an anonymous tip using the Tip411 app.
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On Thursday, April 26, at 7 p.m., at the Barton United Church, the Lake Region Union High School choral program will present a concert featuring the chorus, select chorus, and the vocal ensembles “Sweet and Low” and “Out on a Hymn.”
The music director is Sara Doncaster, and the accompanist will be Mark Violette. The repertoire highlights include Mozart’s “Scenda Amor,” “Cantate Domino” by Pitoni, “Spread Joy Over This Land,” by Montpelier based folk singer Patti Casey, “Find the Cost of Freedom,” by Crosby, Stills, and Nash, “The Silver Swan,” by Renaissance composer Orlando Gibbons, “Pure Imagination,” from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, and much more. Admission is free but donations will be gratefully accepted to benefit the music activities fund. — submitted by Sara Doncaster
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Drake House Burglarized By Oddly Thirsty Girl
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Drake is the latest celeb whose home was burglarized, but the criminal's booty totaled around $10 in water and soda.
Law enforcement sources tell us ... a member of Drake's crew walked into the house at 10:30 PM on April 3 and found a 24-year-old woman in one of the bedrooms, wearing one of Drake's hoodies.
The cops were called, and the woman told them she had permission to enter, which she did not. She then confessed to pilfering Pepsi, Sprite and Fiji water. Drake wasn't home at the time.
It's unclear how the woman got inside the house or how long she was in the house. There were no signs of forced entry.
The lady was arrested and charged with felony burglary. It doesn't matter whether $100,000 in jewels were stolen or just a couple of sodas -- if she enters illegally and takes stuff -- it's a felony.
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Six disabled Iowans frustrated with cuts under privatized Medicaid have filed a lawsuit against Governor Kim Reynolds, court documents indicate. The lawsuit, which was filed in federal district court, claims Iowans with severe disabilities are suffering because insurance companies drastically cut payment for the home and community-based services they need following the state's privatization of Medicaid.
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Kingston Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing woman. Emily Clermont was reported missing on Aug.13 by a family member, according to police.
She is believed to be somewhere in the Kingston area. Family and police are concerned for her well-being.
Clermont is a Caucasian female, 20-years-old, 5’4”, 115 pounds, with short red hair.
Anyone with information, please contact Detective Clint Wills at 613-549-4660, ext. 6266, or via email at cwills@kpf.ca.
You can also provide tips anonymously via:
· By calling our general number 613-549-4660, ext. 0, and asking to be anonymous
· By calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
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Utilizing cutting edge developments in technology and data collection, the G.E. Command Center at Johns Hopkins Hospital is having a very positive impact on patient care. Time
Colts head coach Chuck Pagano relayed Friday that Doyle (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the 49ers, Zak Keefer of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Per Stephen Holder of The Indianapolis Star, Doyle was thought to be fine Wednesday but by Thursday, the tight end's neck was stiff. As a result, the team will elect to "err on the side of caution" and hold Doyle out, according to Pagano. With Doyle sidelined, the Colts' options at the position Sunday are Brandon Williams, Darrell Daniels and Henry Krieger-Coble, none of whom represent high-percentage fantasy darts in Week 5.
Feb 14 Temasek Holdings (Private) Ltd
* Temasek Holdings (Private) Ltd cuts share stake in Alibaba Group Holding Ltd by 10.3 percent to 35.5 million ADS
* Temasek Holdings (Private) Ltd cuts share stake in Synchrony Financial by 83.0 percent to 1.1 million shares - SEC filing
* Temasek Holdings (Private) Ltd cuts share stake in Univar Inc by 19.8 percent to 18.2 million shares
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Lots of reviews discuss Model 3—its performance and driving attributes, its interior and exterior design, the basic functionality achieved through the landscape display and a myriad of other features.
I’ve now been driving my Model 3, one of the first in South Florida, for about a week, and I’d like to share some of my observations about the car, without repeating what most of you may already know after seeing reviews performed by mass media and big name Youtubers.
You can thank Christopher Nolan. Actually, you can thank Frank Miller. Bob Kane’s original “Batman” was little more than the latest entry in the burgeoning comic book pantheon of the early 20th century, fighting crime with a colorful backdrop, alongside a colorful sidekick, whiling away the days as his millionaire playboy alter ego, Bruce Wayne. Then…
Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Sergei Bobrovsky is congratulated by teammates Cam Atkinson , Jack Johnson , David Savard and Boone Jenner after the Blue Jackets defeated the Minnesota Wild 4-2 during an NHL hockey game Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016, in St. Paul, Minn. One lucky winner will receive a brand new Napoleon Gas Grill from Skoog Heating and Cooling! Simply fill out the entry form online.
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Tomlin (1-1) got the start and the win in Monday's Cactus League showdown with the Giants. In 5.2 innings pitched, he allowed three earned runs on eight hits, while walking none and recording two strike outs.
The 33-year-old pitched in typical fashion Monday, as he struck out only two (6.96 K/9 in 2017) and didn't allow any walks (0.89 BB/9 in 2017) in 5.2 innings pitched. With Danny Salazar (shoulder) likely beginning the year on the disabled list, Tomlin and Ryan Merritt are competing for Cleveland's fifth rotation spot. Neither have particularly impressed this spring, as Tomlin possesses a 6.23 ERA while Merritt sports a 9.31. Spring training performances aside, Tomlin figures to have the leg up on Merritt, due to his experience as a starter and his penchant for eating up innings while limiting walks.
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The international Iter (journey) programme in Southern France aims to “trap a plasma in a huge magnetic ring and force heavy hydrogen isotopes to fuse together to release prodigious amounts of energy.” Do you understand? I don’t! But I can grasp that the work – which is taking decades and costing billions – is about making “clean, safe, limitless energy for a world that will soon house 10 billion energy hungry citizens.”
A gold coin donated to a northwestern Indiana church is so rare it's helping pay for construction of a new church building. A woman who's a member of GracePoint Church in Valparaiso donated the coin to help finance a new church building for the congregation, which has held services in an elementary school since its founding in 2009.
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Netflix has again raised the price of its streaming service, to $10.99 per month for new subscribers, up $1 per month from the previous $9.99, and $13.99 from $11.99 for its our-stream “family plan." The company says it needs more money to finance original programming like Stranger Things, House of Cards and Orange is the New Black. But does anyone really want to see more Iron Fist? Cartoon by Ted Rall.
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May 3 Riocan Real Estate Investment Trust
* Riocan Real Estate Investment Trust announces redemption of cumulative rate reset preferred trust units, Series C
* Riocan REIT- it will exercise its right to redeem all of 5.98 million outstanding cumulative rate reset preferred trust units, Series C on June 30, 2017
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Doctors are to show a public demonstration of no confidence in their regulator the General Medical Council (GMC) after one of their colleagues was struck off.
Dr Hadiza Bawa-Garba was taken off the medical register after she was found guilty of gross negligence manslaughter following the death of six-year-old Jack Adcock.
Her colleagues have reacted angrily to the GMC's measures, arguing that they are "scapegoating" an individual and not taking into account pressures medics face such as understaffing and the failure of IT systems.
Dr David Nicholl, an NHS consultant, has written a letter to the GMC chairman, Professor Terence Stephenson, accusing it of "neither protecting the public or doctors" and using the junior doctor as a scapegoat.
"These actions are bringing the practice of medicine into disrepute by discouraging trainees from pursuing careers in those medical specialities with an associated higher risk," he said.
"This is clearly not in the interests of patients."
Wisconsin Ethics Commission to consider bitcoin policy
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Ethics Commission is considering a policy guiding what to do about political contributions made in bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.
Bitcoin is gaining in popularity as a type of privately issued digital money.
The Ethics Commission is holding a hearing Tuesday in response to February request from the Libertarian Party of Wisconsin for public input and a policy on the use of campaigns accepting cryptocurrencies and making payments with them.
Libertarian Party Chairman Phil Anderson tells Wisconsin Public Radio for a story Monday that some politicians have been offered bitcoin donations, but they're wary of accepting them due to there being no policy.
The Federal Election Commission approved bitcoin donations in 2014, classifying them as "in-kind contributions."
But others have raised concerns given that bitcoins can't be traced back to individuals.
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A new study shows Wisconsin remains one of the top states for deer collisions. State Farm’s 2017 deer-collision study shows Wisconsin drivers have a 1-in-72 chance of hitting a deer, elk or moose. The data is based on insurance claims. Drivers in West Virginia are at the greatest risk with a 1-in-43 chance of hitting […]
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Called the "Impossibly NYX Professional Makeup" experience, you'll be able to watch three makeup tutorials from top beauty video bloggers Kristen Leanne, Mykie, and Karen Sarahi Gonzalez. You'll also be able to use the Gear VR controllers to select different NYX products to learn more about, and you'll be able to to buy the products that are featured in the tutorials at a reduced price. You'll be able to try it out yourself starting December 18th in "select" NYX Professional Makeup stores, with a national rollout to the rest of its 42 retail stores during 2018.
This isn't the first foray into merging technology with makeup, of course. Sephora has its own way of selling makeup via AR tech, yet another trend in the space. While it's hard to say whether a makeup tutorial in VR is any better than one on a flat screen, we'll likely see more of this type of immersive branded advertising in the near future.
CASPER, Wyo. (AP) — A 49-year-old man was shot and killed in Casper over the weekend and police say the shooter has not been arrested.
Sgt. Mike Ogden tells KTWO-AM that Sunday afternoon’s shooting remains under investigation. The victim’s name has not been released.
Ogden says several people were involved in the incident, but he would not confirm whether a fight occurred before the shooting. He says officials know who the shooter is, but he is not in custody.
Police are working with the Natrona County attorney’s office regarding any potential criminal charges.
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The inside of the beam pipes need to be spotless, which is why the LHC is thoroughly cleaned every year before it ramps up its summer operations program.
It's not dirt or grime that clogs the LHC. Rather, it's microscopic air molecules.
"The LHC is incredibly cold and under a strong vacuum, but it's not a perfect vacuum," says LHC accelerator physicist Giovanni Rumolo. "There's a tiny number of simple atmospheric gas molecules and even more frozen to the beam pipes' walls."
Protons racing around the LHC crash into these floating air molecules, detaching their electrons. The liberated electrons jump after the positively charged protons but quickly crash into the beam pipe walls, depositing heat and liberating even more electrons from the frozen gas molecules there.
This process quickly turns into an avalanche, which weakens the vacuum, heats up the cryogenic system, disrupts the proton beam and dramatically lowers the efficiency and reliability of the LHC.
Lincolnshire Police are appealing for witnesses after a fatal crash near Osgodby last night (Monday).
According to officers, a single vehicle was involved in the incident on the A46 close to the turn-off to Osgodby just after 9pm.
Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue Service said they also attended the scene and released two people from the wreckage.
Police say anyone with information should call 101 quoting incident number 457 of 17-04-17.
They are particularly keen to hear from anyone who saw a silver car travelling from Market Rasen towards Caistor at around 9pm.
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey's state-run news agency says senior members of a medical association who spoke out against Ankara's military offensive in a Syrian Kurdish enclave have been detained.
Anadolu Agency says the chief of the Turkish Medical Association and seven others were detained in Tuesday's police operations for breach of Turkey's anti-terror laws. It says prosecutors issued warrants for 11 members of the association.
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has accused association members of being "terrorist lovers" and his government has cracked down on criticism of the offensive. Turkey considers the Kurdish militia it is fighting in Syria an extension of the outlawed Kurdish rebels inside Turkey.
As many as 311 people were detained in the past week for allegedly engaging in "terrorist propaganda" through social media postings critical of the military operation.
Mulcahy calls for ladies final in Páirc 06 October 2017
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Valerie Mulcahy is hoping next year's Cork ladies football final will be played in the new Páirc Uí Chaoimh.
Following the record attendance of over 46,000 for the recent All-Ireland ladies football finals at Croke Park, Mulcahy believes it's high time the redeveloped Cork GAA headquarters was opened up to ladies football.
"I would love to see next year’s county final held in Páirc Uí Chaoimh," the Cork ladies football legend wrote in her Irish Examiner column.
"If there is doubt about the level of support justifying opening the stadium, why not put it ahead of the men’s county final? Are we not all the same community looking to enjoy the best of Cork club football?
"It’s worth dreaming."
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World Penguin Day is coming up on April 25, and INSIDER has you covered with some fascinating penguin trivia.
From one-foot-tall blue penguins, the world's smallest species, to gentoo penguins, who can reach speeds of 22 miles an hour in the water, these black and white avians are as interesting as they are adorable.
Here are 23 fascinating things you never knew about penguins.
Rue 21 stores in Gulfport and D'Iberville are not on the list of about 400 stores the chain announced will be closing . The company, which specializes in clothing for teens, has more than 1,000 stores, including 24 in Mississippi.
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REUTERS: Sergio Aguero came off the bench to score as Manchester City made light of playing for an hour with 10 men to beat Burnley 2-1 at the Etihad Stadium on Monday.
City, needing a quick response after defeat at title rivals Liverpool on Saturday, suffered a blow when Fernandinho was red-carded just past the half hour mark for a wild-looking tackle on Burnley's Iceland midfielder Johann Berg Gudmundsson.
The hosts dominated after the break, however, and took the lead after 58 minutes when Gael Clichy's low shot crept past Burnley keeper Tom Heaton and into the far corner.
Aguero, introduced as a second-half substitute, doubled City's lead with a fine finish from a tight angle four minutes later but Ben Mee halved the deficit to set up a tense finale.
City moved above Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal into third spot in the Premier League with 42 points, seven behind leaders Chelsea who play away at Spurs on Wednesday.
(Reporting by Martyn Herman, editing by Ed Osmond)
China asks banks to suspend dealings with Anbang -Bloomberg
BEIJING, June 15 Chinese authorities have asked banks to suspend business dealings with Anbang Insurance Group, Bloomberg reported on Thursday, a day after the insurer said its chairman had stepped aside, amid reports he had been detained.
OAKLYN — A man accused of robbing the same bank three times over the course of as many years is still in custody pending an initial court hearing on Wednesday.
Bernard Herman is facing three counts of robbery in connection with three incidents at the TD Bank branch at 1130 White Horse Pike, Camden County Prosecutor Eva Colalillo said. The most recent robberies were on April 20 and April 15, according to Colalillo, who said Herman is also suspected of robbing the bank on Jan. 1, 2016.
Herman was arrested on April 21 after witnesses reported seeing a man matching the description given by police and in surveillance footage. A search warrant executed at his home in Haddon revealed evidence that implicated him in the two previous bank robberies as well as the most recent one, according to the prosecutor.
Herman remains in custody pending his court date on Wednesday.
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The two-week program comprised of various programs and different volunteering opportunities, including distribute different types of cold drinks to the workers, cleaning the mosques in residential neighborhoods, reading short stories of older people, and many more other volunteering activities.
Commenting on launching the 3 programs, Fayza Khabab, Director of the Volunteer Center at SSSD, said that the Department pays the most attention to volunteering activities, based on its social responsibility and its interest in various social and age groups, especially children. The initiatives aim to promote the positive values of youth and children and have a positive impact on their behavior and interests.
The West Coast wave has finally washed into the desert. At Original Cuisine in Mesa, Sichuan food in the Valley has leveled up big time.
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PARIS (AP) — French police say an 8-year-old girl was killed and at least five people were injured when a driver slammed his car into the sidewalk cafe of a pizza restaurant in a small town east of Paris.
An official with the national gendarme service said the driver was arrested soon after the incident Monday night in the town of Sept-Sorts.
The official said it is unclear whether the act was deliberate. The official was not authorized to be publicly named according to police policy.
An Algerian man drove his car into a group of French soldiers last week, and a truck attack in the French city of Nice left 86 people dead a little more than a year ago. Several other countries have seen cars used as weapons in recent years.
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A Spanish woman has become the oldest in Europe after the death of 117-year-old Italian Emma Morana
SPAIN is now home to the oldest person in Europe.
Ana María Vela Rubio, who celebrated her 115th birthday last October, was born in Puente Genil, Andalucia.
The former dressmaker takes the place of Emma Morana from Verbania in Italy.
Morana was the last person living born in the 1800s, and was the oldest person in the world before her death.
The oldest known person is currently Jamaican Violet Brown, who was born in 1900.
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LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Walt Disney Studios has previewed a scene from the Star Wars spinoff “Solo” featuring the card game where Han Solo and Lando Calrissian meet at CinemaCon Tuesday in Las Vegas. The scene cuts off right as the two space scoundrels decide to bet their ships.
The studio also unveiled early footage from its live-action adaption of “Dumbo” and “Aladdin,” starring Will Smith as the Genie, and showed the first scene from “The Incredibles 2,” which picks up right where the first left off in 2004.
Both “Solo: A Star Wars” story and “The Incredibles 2” hit theaters this summer.
Unlike most studio presentations at the annual theater owner convention, Disney doesn’t generally bring out the stars of its films. Instead it lets the footage and behind-the-scenes reels do the selling.
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Danielle sits down with Kerry Livgren and Billy Greer from the rock band Kansas. They talk about getting their start in Topeka and the upcoming show at TPAC.
Jona Rupnicki, owner of JJ’s Gallery, and Staci Dawn Ogle join the program to discuss all of the events happening at First Friday.
Barbara Waterman-Peters, owner of Studio 831, talks about her gallery as well as what kind of art will be on display for First Friday.
John Campus discusses the role NOTOMA had in getting the NOTO district up and running. He also talks about the upcoming classic movie night on October 21st.
Danielle wraps up the show by sharing her experience of interviewing Kansas and gives us a sneak peek of what’s to come on Monday’s show.
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LOCKESBURG, Ark. (AP) — A scientific journal has given its imprimatur to Arkansas’ state dinosaur, noting that its kind flourished in Asia but are not well-represented in North America.
Details about the Arkansaurus fridayi (ar-kan-SAW’-rus fry-day-YEYE’) were published Monday in the Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology. Joe Friday discovered the bones near Lockesburg in 1972 while searching for a missing cow.
Researcher ReBecca Hunt-Foster said in the journal article that the species is one of the oldest basal ornithomimosaurs (ohr-NITH’-oh-MEE’-moh-saurs) in North America. She and fellow researcher James Quinn said additional discoveries would help scientists know more about the species.
Hunt-Foster is a University of Arkansas graduate who now works at the Bureau of Land Management in Moab, Utah.
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Scott is dealing with flu-like symptoms and will be a game-time decision for Saturday's game against Orlando, Candace Buckner of the Washington Post reports.
Scott did not go through shootaround Saturday morning, but the Wizards are hoping that his condition will improve during the afternoon, and they'll wait until closer to game-time to make a final call on his status. If Scott is unable to go, Jason Smith and Chris McCullough could be set for a few extra minutes off the bench.
Premier League: Duluth Battles Back to Tie Dakota Fusion 2-2
The Fusion had a 2-0 lead heading into the 2nd half
MOORHEAD, Minn— The Dakota Fusion battled Duluth at Jim Gotta Stadium for Premier League soccer.
Despite the Fusion taking a 2-0 lead in the first half, Duluth battled back to end it in a 2-2 draw.
The Fusion will host Med City Football Club on June 2nd.
New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart announces run for governor
NEW BRITAIN, Conn. (AP) — New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart is making it official, announcing she's seeking the Republican party's endorsement for governor.
The 30-year-old declared her candidacy at Central Connecticut State University on Monday, underscoring her intention to run as a candidate with "a fresh voice" who can relate to younger people and appeal to a broad range of voters.
Stewart, who began exploring a run in January, is the latest candidate to jump into the crowded field for governor. Democratic Gov. Dannel P. Malloy is not seeking re-election.
Stewart says she partly decided to run because she has "not been convinced that there is a candidate for governor who actually appeals beyond the traditional Republican areas" and can help Republicans win other seats.
Stewart was first elected mayor in 2013 at age 26.
Phyllis Seager sent in this picture about an hour ago of a possum stuck on a fence in the 300 block of East Main Street, Batavia.
She said she wanted to get the possum down but the folks at the neighboring business wouldn't let her.
UPDATE 9 p.m.: Seager said the possum was still there as of 8 p.m. I drove by at 8:45 p.m. and it was gone. Seager said she doesn't know how it got down. She's hoping once it got dark the possum got brave enough to get down on its own.
Johnny Sexton scores a dramatic overtime drop-goal from a huge distance to snatch a 15-13 victory against France in the 2018 Six Nations.
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BALLOT papers for Morobe have arrived in the province for distribution.
Ballot boxes and candidate posters also arrived and will be distributed soon. Provincial election manager Simon Soheke told The National yesterday that the distribution date for the ballot papers would not be released due to security reasons.
He said other election materials would be distributed to the districts today.
Soheke said there were more than 400,000 eligible voters in Morobe.
Lae open, Ahi, Nawaeb Urban and Wampar Urban will have one day polling on June 29 and the rest will have multiple days between June 29 and July 8.
He said there would be 1060 polling booths, with 292 polling teams conducting polling.
Meanwhile, the breakdown of eligible voters in Morobe are:
Bulolo open 71,005, Finschhafen 43,269, Huon Gulf 50,547, Kabwum 31,184, Lae 92,606, Markham 48,558, Menyamya 58,482, Nawaeb open 39,288 and Tewai-Siassi open 31,519.
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Atlanta Hawks second-year forward Taurean Prince has been named to the Rising Stars game roster as an injury replacement for Milwaukee Bucks guard Malcolm Brogdon.
The Bucks announced Friday that Brogdon will miss six to eight weeks with a partially torn left quadriceps tendon.
Prince will join teammate John Collins on the U.S. roster. The 23-year-old Prince is averaging 12.0 points, 2.3 assists and 5.0 rebounds in starting all 51 of the Hawks' games this season.
Prince, the No. 12 pick in the 2016 draft, is set to play alongside the Lakers' Lonzo Ball, Celtics' Jayson Tatum and other first- and second-year players as the U.S. squad faces a World team led by the 76ers' Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons in the Feb. 16 event.
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Kevin Hart and his beautiful wife, Eniko Hart, celebrated their first wedding anniversary on Sunday by dedicating sweet messages to each other on Instagram.
Despite cheating rumors, The 38-year-old comedian shared a beautiful photo first and another video with snapshots from their wedding; thanking his wife for simply making him happy.
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Eniko, who is pregnant with their first child together, shared three photos from their wedding in California with a sweet message thanking God for her husband.
Happy Wedding Anniversary to Kevin and Eniko Hart!
In this April 13, 2017 photo, Ombeni Kasongo poses outside the Easterseals office in Manchester, N.H. Kasongo, a native of the Democratic Republic of Congo, is among 11 immigrants and refugees being trained to work in a residential treatment facility for children with neurological, psychological and behavioral challenges. less In this April 13, 2017 photo, Ombeni Kasongo poses outside the Easterseals office in Manchester, N.H. Kasongo, a native of the Democratic Republic of Congo, is among 11 immigrants and refugees being trained to ... more MANCHESTER, N.H. - The newest workers at an intensive residential treatment center for children in New Hampshire are still learning English, but they bring plenty of empathy to the job.
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Dar es Salaam. ACT Wazalendo leader Zitto Kabwe has urged political parties currently campaigning for the Kinondoni seat to take a break in honour of the fallen doyen of Tanzanian politics Mzee Kingunge Ngombale-Mwiru.
Mr Kabwe, who is also the Kigoma Urban MP, said the parties should postpone their campaigns for at least three days.
He was speaking on Saturday, February 3, at the residence of Mzee Ngombale-Mwiru who died early Friday.
"Mzee Kingunge served CCM and the government for decades before changing his loyalty to Chadema. CCM and Chadema candidates should postpone their campaigns and resume them after his burial," he told journalists.
The minister of State in the President's Office (Public Service Management and Good Governance), Mr George Mkuchika, said he was saddened and shocked by Mzee Ngombale-Mwiru’s demise.
He described him as "competent leader".
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Gov. Chris Christie says he would “veto on arrival” proposed legislation that would provide state funds to sanctuary cities in New Jersey that lose federal funding for not enforcing federal immigration laws.
The state Senate was due to vote on the bill on Monday, but that was delayed because some Democrats who support the measure were not able to attend the voting session. Republican Senate leaders say the measure could cost the state billions of dollars. Speaking during his radio program on NJ101.5 on Monday night, the Republican governor sharply criticized the proposal, calling it “outrageous and such political pandering.” Sanctuary cities are locales that don’t cooperate with immigration authorities. Such areas in New Jersey include Newark, Camden and Jersey City and Camden.
Durant is growing and is becoming the place to be. Many new housing developments, some 100 or more houses are being built on empty spaces or pasture land.
It would be great if the builder of these developments would hire an engineer to see if the roads where these are being located can safely and structure wise support the 200 or more cars the new development will add to the road.
This should be done before the builder begins building and the roads brought up to the standards it needs to be before beginning the building of the project. Keep Durant a beautiful, safe, and inviting place to live. If you agree please support this idea.
Linda Combrink
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Oh what a night.
Sadly we've come to the end of tonight's coverage of the FA People's Cup.
What a way to kick-off this year's competition! We've had laughs, smiles, goals saves and much more (by more I mean dabs).
Well done to everyone who has made it through the next round and of course to everyone who has taken part.
We'll be back tomorrow at 10:00 GMT for more FA People's Cup coverage when our attention turns to the Adult Females, Female Vets, Male Vets and Walking Football categories.
See you then!
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BRUSSELS (AP) — British envoy David Davis is hailing progress in Brexit talks in recent days as a “significant step” toward a final deal.
Davis told reporters in Brussels that he is confident that the progress will be endorsed by European Union leaders when they meet on Thursday and Friday.
He said that British and EU negotiators agree that international agreements should continue to apply to Britain as now during the transition period after Brexit late next March.
Davis said the two have agreed to set up “a joint committee” to resolve any disputes during the transition period, which is expected to last for just under two years.
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White Butte RCMP are asking the public to avoid going near Highway 6 on a grid road north of Regina after receiving complaints of a sudden death.
The RCMP are currently investigating and warn that road detours may be in place in addition to an increased police presence.
Police have not released any other information at this time.
Stay connected to Global News as the story develops.
"The woodpeckers depend on burned trees specifically, so salvage logging and fire suppression has really impacted those guys. It goes to show that fire is a natural part of a forest; it's something that happens and there are some species like black-backed woodpeckers that specifically depend on it," Greenwald says. "There's not as much of that habitat type of burned forest as there used to be."
French brand Citroën used to be famous for its quirky and idiosynractic designs. Having gone through a long period of selling much more conventional - even boring - cars, it seems to be rediscovering its design flair with products like the C3 and DS3.
Whether you need a seven-seat MPV or a nippy hatchback you can see all our Citroen car reviews here.
Citroën has become a big player in the MPV market, too, with more offerings than any other manufacturer, including the mid-sized C4 Picasso.
Citroën is part of the PSA group, sharing many platforms and parts with Peugeot.
When the Almighty set about to make Bostonians he made them from sturdy stock.
From Bunker Hill to the marathon bombing, they have shown the nation what it means to be Boston Strong.
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It’s been four years since that day — the day Islamic radicals waged jihad on the Boston Marathon. Four people were killed. Sixteen people lost their legs — in the name of the religion of peace.
There are some who would rather we forget about the carnage of that day, April 15, 2013 — but we cannot and we must not.
We must never forget what the Islamic radicals did to us — the blood they spilled on American soil on Patriot’s Day, four years ago.
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Man facing murder charge in death of girlfriend's baby
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — An Oklahoma City man is facing a murder charge in the death of his girlfriend's infant daughter.
Oklahoma City police said Tuesday that 8-month-old Amilia Tuell had died in a hospital after being found critically injured over the weekend.
A police report said the baby had been in the care of Michael Bradley when police were called Sunday to check on her at home in the southwest part of the city. After an interview, Bradley was booked into the city jail on a complaint of child abuse.
That complaint was amended to first-degree murder after the girl died.
Police are asking anyone with more information to contact them.
Clouds are increasing over southern Vancouver Island, but so is the heat and humidity.
Temperatures are in the 20s for most communities this morning, except for the northern tip of the island, which is struggling to hit the mid-teens.
In areas where it’s already quite warm, it feels hotter than it actually is because of the humidity.
A low pressure system spinning off the coast of Oregon is spreading cloud our way today. Tomorrow the system approaches the south coast of B.C. so there’s a chance that some showers will develop on the island (thunderstorms are possible for the north island). Friday and Saturday may also be a little unsettled. Despite the sprinkles over the next few days, the rainfall doesn’t amount to much.
Sunny breaks are here and there through Saturday. At this point Sunday looks sunny again.
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SAN Teh announced on Wednesday that its subsidiary Dali San Teh Xing Real Estate has been ordered by the Yunnan court to pay approximately 11.3 million yuan (S$2.3 million) to its main contractor for the return of security deposit of eight million yuan and compensation for work stoppage damages of approximately 4.4 million yuan.
The above sum was offset by progress payment overbilled by the contractor of approximately 1.1 million yuan.
The subsidiary was also ordered to pay interest on the security deposit of eight million yuan calculated based on the People's Bank of China borrowing rate for the period from Sep 11, 2014 up to the payment date, and for the contractor to return the construction site.
The above judgement is expected to have a negative impact of approximately 4.7 million yuan on the group's income statement for the second quarter of the financial year ended Dec 31, 2018 arising from the provision for litigation.
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The subsidiary is planning to appeal the ruling.
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BOSTON — A purported psychic who charged an elderly Massachusetts woman more than $3.5 million for exorcisms and “spiritual cleansing” has pleaded guilty to evading taxes.
Federal prosecutors say 41-year-old Sally Ann Johnson of south Florida ran businesses that claimed to offer “psychic readings” and “spiritual cleansing and strengthening.”
Between 2007 and 2014, prosecutors say a Martha’s Vineyard woman paid Johnson more than $3.5 million for services that claimed to rid the woman of demons.
Prosecutors say Johnson didn’t report the income and tried to hide the money so she wouldn’t have to pay taxes on it.
Johnson pleaded guilty in the federal court in Boston Thursday and has agreed to repay the woman. She’s expected to be sentenced in January.
Her attorney did not immediately respond to an email on Friday.
PORTLAND, OR (KOIN) — A woman mouthing the words “help me” to people inside an Oregon Dick’s Sporting Goods had been held at knife point, along with her child, inside her home before convincing her kidnapper to take them to the store.
Christopher Hahn-Collins, 25, was arrested at the store after the woman’s call for help got people inside the store to call deputies.
Detectives, after an investigation, learned that Hahn-Collins broke into the victim’s home on Friday night and waited for her and her child to come home. He then held them at knife point until he was arrested the following day.
Detectives believe Hahn-Collins didn’t know the victim before the kidnapping.
Hahn-Collins was booked into the Marion County Jail on multiple charges: 2 counts of 1st-degree kidnapping, menancing, 1st-degree burglary, unlawful possession and unlawful use of a weapon, giving false information to police and a parole violation warrant for sex abuse.
MK Dons aren't quite relegated, but the writing is almost on the wall after a 2-0 defeat at Bradford City.
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OC from NC keeps his campaign buzzing with the official video for his record “Don’t Blink“. Directed by Raw City Films. This is featured on his project ‘The Second Renaissance‘, which you can pick up now here.
April 28 Jetblue Airways Corp
* Jetblue Airways Corp - on April 27 entered into an agreement with Goldman Sachs & Co to implement an accelerated share repurchase program
* Jetblue Airways Corp - under ASR agreement, on April 28, 2017, company will pay $150 million to GS&Co
* Jetblue Airways- after executing ASR program, company will have approximately $130 million of repurchase authority remaining - SEC filing
* Jetblue Airways Corp - ASR program is expected to be completed by end of Q3 of 2017 and will be funded with cash on hand
* Jetblue Airways - under ASR agreement, on April 28, company will initially receive about 5.4 million shares based on closing share price on April 27, 2017 Source text : (bit.ly/2qmcV11) Further company coverage:
April 13 Aedes SIIQ SpA:
* Said on Wednesday it signed a contract with professional investors for the issue of a non converible bond for 15 million euros ($16.00 million)
* Bond to be issued and/or subscribed in Q2 2017 with maturity in Q4 2018, which can be extended for further 18 months
* Bond has a fixed 5 pct interest rate
Source text: www.1info.it
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BRAMPTON, Ont. — Four people are in hospital after being stabbed Tuesday night aboard a transit bus in Brampton, Ont.
Peel Region police say the victims were stabbed just after 9:15 p.m. (in the area of Queen Street and McVean Drive).
One victim was taken to a trauma centre and the other three were brought to a local hospital. Police say none of the injuries are life-threatening.
A female suspect was arrested at the scene.
May 3 Qorvo Inc
* Qorvo® announces fiscal 2017 fourth quarter results
* Q4 earnings per share $0.43
* Q4 revenue $643 million versus I/B/E/S view $631.9 million
* Q4 earnings per share view $0.81 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Non-GAAP quarterly revenue in range of $610 million to $650 million expected for June 2017 quarter
* Non-GAAP gross margin of approximately 47% expected for June 2017 quarter
* For June 2017 quarter, non-GAAP diluted EPS expected in range of $0.70 to $0.90 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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LANSFORD — Crews are working to put out a fire in Carbon County.
The fire sparked around 9 p.m. Friday evening along East Abbott Street in Lansford.
No word on what sparked the flames.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
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Mabel Pousson, who turned 101 years old on Thursday, celebrates her birthday Saturday at her Bayou Vista home. Her birthday wish was to live to see her 102nd birthday.
Incumbent NDP MLA Jane Shin is not running again, so the incumbency advantage is gone. Former Global TV news anchor Steve Darling, who has major name recognition, is running for the B.C. Liberals.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Someone in Colorado Springs is a little bit richer today. A $100,000 winning Powerball ticket was sold at the 7-Eleven at Barnes Road and Marksheffel Road, according to lottery officials.
The ticket matched four of the winning numbers plus the Powerball, which guarantees a $50,000 prize. The winning player also chose the Power Play option. Wednesday’s Power Play Number was 2, which means the winnings are doubled.
Wednesday night’s winning numbers were 22 – 23 – 62 – 63 – 66 and Powerball 24.
After five days of searching on Cypress Mountain for two hikers who went missing Christmas Day, search and rescue crews has suspended the search until they receive more information. Search and rescue crews in Abbotsford continue their search with local police for a pregnant woman who went missing on Tuesday, Dec. 27, near Sevenoaks shopping mall.
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Dust off those tap shoes because Mayor Eric Garcetti officially declared April 25th to be ‘La La Land’ Day in the “City of Stars!”
A public dedication ceremony will take place on the steps of L.A. City Hall starting at 8:30 am. To make sure you get all your ‘La La Land’ feels, a jazz band will be performing at the ceremony. As well as aerial dancers who will be performing a dance medley inspired by the film.
While Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone are not scheduled to attend, director Damien Chazelle and composer Justin Hurwitz will be making cameos! Production designers David and Sandy Wasco, jewelry designer Kyle Chan, and choreographer Mandy Moore will also be dropping by.
The best picture nominee comes out on DVD and Blue-Ray the same day, so don’t worry if you can’t make it you can always celebrate by watching the award-winning movie.
Owner Mike Haber stands Monday in his Cell Vision store, the latest Verizon Wireless retailer in DeKalb. "There are smaller communities than DeKalb that have three or four stores, and this one only had one," Haber said.
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KOTLI (AJK): A youth committed suicide after failure to get married to the girl of his choice. Police said the youth consumed poisonous pills and died here on Sunday.
Police said that the youth, hailing from Khoi Ratta area of district Kotli, wanted to tie the knot with a relative girl, residing in his neighbourhood. However, parents of the youth as well as family of the girl rejected the proposal. The dead body was shifted to hospital where it was handed over to the heirs after post-mortem.
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Grimsby Town have two new options at their disposal ahead of the League Two clash with Cheltenham tomorrow (3pm).
Simeon Jackson and Aston Villa defender Easah Suliman joined the club on loan on transfer deadline day, and both of them are in contention for a place in the matchday squad.
Ben Davies is expected to miss the clash through injury, along with stoppers James McKeown and Jake Kean. However, boss Russell Slade could have Siriki Dembele available, after a scan revealed 'no serious damage' to his recent back injury.
Of course, Mitch Rose and Karleigh Osborne are suspended after both men saw red in the midweek defeat at Yeovil Town.
Slade's biggest dilemma could be in attacking quarters, where he now has plenty of options; Jackson, Scott Vernon, JJ Hooper, Jamille Matt, Mallik Wilks, Charles Vernam, Akwasi Asante and Harry Cardwell.
(LMTONLINE) — Border Patrol agents along with the Laredo Police Department responded Thursday to a request for assistance from Homeland Security Investigations regarding suspicious activity at a residence on San Luis Street.
A total of 56 undocumented immigrants, including men, women and children, were found inside the residence. They were determined to be from Guatemala, Mexico and Honduras. All were processed accordingly. Homeland Security Investigations has the lead in the investigation.
“The partnerships in Laredo between the United States Border Patrol, Homeland Security Investigations and the Laredo Police Department continue to show results in disrupting criminal organizations from operating in South Texas. We will continue to work with our law enforcement partners to prosecute those responsible and prevent individuals from being subjected to deplorable conditions,” said Laredo Sector Assistant Chief Patrol Agent Gabriel Acosta.
Delores Louise “Candy” Flowers Parsons, 64, of Taylorsville, passed away on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at her residence.
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TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) – A budget proposal that puts a passenger train route that passes through Kansas at risk is raising concerns.
The Topeka Capital-Journal reports that President Donald Trump’s budget calls for the elimination of federal subsidies for some money-losing long-distance train routes.
Amtrak spokesman Marc Magliari said in an email that the final and full budget plan for Amtrak’s federal aid hasn’t been released. But he confirmed that among “several services targeted” would be the Southwest Chief, which spans from Chicago to Los Angeles. It has stops in several Kansas towns, including Topeka, Lawrence, Garden City and Hutchinson.
Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins has voiced concern, saying that “infrastructure is vital to Kansas and rural America.” Kansas generates just shy of 50,000 passengers per year for Amtrak.
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Rotorua-born R&B singer Alayna Powley, 23, who goes by the mononymous name alayna, has always wanted to make music with a certain intimacy, music that peers beneath the surface, according to the UK’s Clash magazine.
Her new cut Bliss is online now, dominated by a powerfully under-stated vocal and a sparse arrangement that lets each aspect find its way to the fore.
“I wanted to find a way to articulate the personal, intimate feeling of being completely at ease,” Powley explains. “Bliss​ feels like a sigh, a softening of shoulders and a comfort in a moment with someone. Bliss​ feels like pure, real love.”
Powley is based in Brooklyn, New York.
Original article by Robin Murray, Clash, November 29, 2017.
To watch George Abbey move through a Houston evening is like tagging along with an ex-mayor on a tour of his city - in this case the neighborhood around the Johnson Space Center, home of NASA's astronaut corps. When Abbey enters a club, people's heads turn.
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The model whipped off her bikini top to pose for candid, make-up free shots while reclinging in a luxury bungalow on Sunday. Bye bye bikini: Ashley Graham marked the first day of 2017 with a topless selfie while relaxing in The Seychelles on Sunday On Saturday she was seen lounging on a day bed in a bikini and a white baseball cap, while in another pic she's photographed from behind wearing just bikini bottoms as she gazed out at the view from her balcony.
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PHOENIX (AP) — The full-throated bravado that made Sheriff Joe Arpaio a household name in debates over illegal immigration and the treatment…
March 18 (Reuters) - BAHRAIN FAMILY LEISURE CO:
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Rock Hall CEO and president Greg Harris comes to the Music Box Supper Club’s weekly Cleveland Stories series to talk about what’s going on at that big glass pyramid by the lake: where it’s been and where it’s going. Maybe he’ll share some stories about the celebrities who have stopped by — you could always ask him during the Q&A.
The series includes a special fixed price $20 dinner, coordinated with the evening’s topic. This week it features cream of shroomies soup, smothered “smuggled” burrito and a cosmic brownie sundae. Hey — are they suggesting rock and rollers use … gasp … drugs? It can’t be!
Doors open at 5 for dinner and reservations are required. It’s free to attend the program itself, which starts at 7.
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Melbourne Rebels coach Tony McGahan will depart the Super Rugby club at the end of the season.
McGahan will leave with the franchise’s future uncertain, awaiting an Australian Rugby Union decision that could axe them from the competition.
McGahan has failed to take the club to the finals since his appointment after Damien Hill’s sacking in 2013, with the Rebels last in this year’s Australasian group standings.
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The Republican-led Senate has voted to block an Obama-era regulation that would prevent an estimated 75,000 people with mental disorders from being able to purchase a firearm.
The 57-to-43 vote to revoke the regulation now sends the measure to President Trump, who is expected to sign it.
The Obama administration rule strengthened the federal background check system by requiring the Social Security Administration to include the names of beneficiaries with mental impairments who also have a third party to manage their benefits.
But some critics said the rule was too broad and unfairly stigmatized the disabled. With a Republican ally in the White House, the GOP has moved aggressively to rescind several late Obama administration regulations.
Two people killed in a tragic accident on the Montrose to Laurencekirk Road on Saturday night have still not been named by police.
A 31-year-old man and a 26-year-old woman died in the late-night crash on the A937 close to Marykirk Bridge.
A second male has been left seriously injured.
The car the three were travelling in was the only vehicle involved in the crash at 11.20pm.
The car is thought to have struck a stone wall close to a sharp bend in the road.
A spokeswoman for Scottish Fire and Rescue said: “Four units, two from Montrose and one each from Laurencekirk and Brechin attended the incident.
“Fire-fighters removed the injured man from the car and remained at the scene for some time after.”
Police are not expected to name the dead couple until relatives have been informed.
The road remained closed for much of yesterday as police carried out an investigation of the scene.
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A Broward County judge has ruled that the man accused of killing 17 people at Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland on Valentine’s Day will continue to be represented by a public defender in his capital murder case.
Broward County Circuit Judge Elizabeth Scherer ruled today that 19-year-old Nikolas Cruz doesn’t have enough money to pay a private lawyer to handle this massive death penalty case so taxpayers will pick up the tab.
The judge said Cruz has limited assets of no more than $28,000.
Cruz is being held without bail, charged with 17 counts of murder and 17 counts of attempted murder.
The state is seeking the death penalty in the case. The public defender said on the record that if the state takes lethal injection off the table, Cruz will confess to the murders.
The Broward County state attorney’s office has not been willing to do that.
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Arsenal hero Perry Groves wants Luis Enrique to replace Arsene Wenger
The Frenchman will leave the Emirates this summer after 22 years in north London.
Wenger, 68, won 10 major trophies during his spell with the Gunners.
Numerous managers have been tipped to replace Wenger, with Enrique, Atletico Madrid’s Diego Simeone and Juventus chief Massimiliano Allegri all eyed.
And Groves says Arsenal should get Enrique to replace Wenger at the Emirates, claiming the former Barcelona boss has a winning mentality.
“Luis Enrique is my first choice to replace Arsene Wenger,” Groves told Sportingbet.
Belgium's Justice Minister Koen Geens says he feels 'responsible' for the shooting in Liege which left four people dead in what police are calling a 'terrorist attack'. Benjamin Herman killed two female police officers and a bystander before he was shot dead by police. Authorities now believe he may have murdered a fourth person the night before.
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Uza Aduba of Orange is the New Black speaks in support of U.S. Senate candidate Doug Jones at his rally in Birmingham, Ala. on Monday night December 11, 2017. Mickey Welsh / Advertiser
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) caught the market off-guard last week with an order to the stock exchanges. The regulator sent on a list of 331 entities suspected to be shell companies, shared by the ministry of corporate affairs (MCA). Some trade restrictions were imposed on these stocks, even as the exchanges were entrusted with the task of judging whether these companies had any substance or were only shells. A couple of large companies became examples for experts who were critical of the Sebi move. These had a significant market capitalisation, decent ...
Edwards Design and Fabrication Inc. (Meridianville, AL, US), a specialty fabricator, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) have developed a modular protective system (MPS) that features PolyOne’s GlasArmor continuous glass fiber-reinforced composite panels. This system creates modular ballistic shelters that are designed to protect American and allied soldiers in the field.
Concrete walls, sandbags and other traditional ballistic structures are heavy, difficult to move and time-consuming to construct. In contrast, MPS shelters are lightweight, portable and can be constructed in hours, rather than days, allowing soldiers to quickly deploy and establish positions of relative safety – even in remote locations.
April 5 Park Ohio Holdings Corp
* Park-Ohio prices $350 million debt offering
* Park Ohio Holdings Corp - priced its offering of $350.0 million aggregate principal amount of 6.625 pct senior notes due 2027
* Park Ohio Holdings - intends to enter into a new revolving credit facility by amending and restating agreement governing its existing credit facility Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
(Aaron Vincent Elkaim/The Canadian Press via AP). Officials carry a body into a vehicle after a van mounted a sidewalk crashing into pedestrians in Toronto on Monday, April 23, 2018. The rented van jumped onto the crowded sidewalk Monday, killing and i...
Pakistan’s army says militants opened fire on an army vehicle on patrol in the country’s mountainous northwestern region near the Afghan border, killing two soldiers.
Tuesday’s statement says the military vehicle came under attack in the North Waziristan tribal region. No one immediately claimed responsibility for the attack, but Islamic militants have long been operating in the area.
The military has carried out massive operation against them but militants are able to cross the porous Afghan-Pakistan border and shelter on the other side. They have also been able to carry out cross-border attacks.
The Pakistani army has been constructing a series of fences along the border, which zigzags across a remote and difficult mountain terrain, to check the movement of militants.
Afghanistan objects to the construction of the fences.
Authorities tell us they are trying to talk down someone who is trying to jump. (WFIE)
Both the northbound and southbound lanes of the Twin Bridge have been reopened after an individual jumped from the bridge,
An email from KYTC says that person is now on their way to the hospital after rescue boats were able to pull the person from the water. Traffic is moving, but is backed up for several miles.
Vanderburgh: Traffic is moving again SB US41 near the KY/IN state line. Please stay vigilant. Traffic is moving slowly. Thanks for your patience. — Sgt. Todd Ringle (@ISPEvansville) May 25, 2018
We will update this story with more information when it is made available.
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Injuries reported in tear gas attack at Germany's airport
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Baku. 11 September. REPORT.AZ/ Many people were reportedly injured in tear gas attack at Germany's Frankfurt Airport. Report informs citing Hürriyet, German Focus magazine says. Police and rescuers rushed to the scene.
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DETROIT — The mother of a G League basketball player who died in March after collapsing on the court during a game has filed a lawsuit accusing the NBA and the Detroit Pistons of negligence.
Zeke Upshaw played for the Grand Rapids Drive, a G League affiliate of the Pistons. He collapsed during a game at Grand Rapids on March 24 and died two days later .
The lawsuit was filed Wednesday in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. The NBA and Pistons are named as defendants, along with SSJ Group and The DeltaPlex Arena.
The lawsuit alleges that medical personnel at the game failed to attempt lifesaving measures in a timely fashion.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP)  Two former wrestlers at Ohio State University say a congressman isn't being truthful when he says he wasn't aware of allegations that a team doctor was abusing athletes.
Mike DiSabato and Dunyasha (duhn-YAH'-shuh) Yetts both wrestled at the university in the 1990s. They say U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan, an Ohio Republican who has expressed interest in running for House speaker, knew at the time that the doctor was groping male wrestlers.
The wrestlers' allegations were first reported Tuesday by NBC.
Male athletes from 14 sports at Ohio State have reported alleged sexual misconduct by Richard Strauss. Strauss died in 2005.
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Jordan's spokesman says in a statement the congressman never saw or heard about any abuse or had any abuse reported when he was an assistant wrestling coach at Ohio State.
4 Illinois governor hopefuls on ballot; McCann seeks debates
CHICAGO (AP) — Four candidates for Illinois governor will be on the ballot this fall.
Republican state Rep. Sam McCann, who's running as a Conservative Party candidate, and Libertarian candidate Grayson "Kash" Jackson will face Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner and Democratic businessman J.B. Pritzker.
McCann and Jackson filed to run as third-party candidates last month. Monday was the deadline for anyone to challenge their petitions and try to keep them off the ballot. But no challenges were filed.
McCann called on his rivals Tuesday to schedule debates between the candidates.
Pritzker already has said he will participate in three debates. Spokeswoman Galia Slayen said Tuesday that Pritzker "welcomes other voices to the stage that know we need change in Illinois."
A Rauner campaign spokesman didn't immediately respond to a request for comment.
NEW YORK >> Richard Linklater and Robert Downey Jr. are teaming up to make a film adapted from a podcast.
Megan Ellison’s Annapurna Pictures announced Monday evening that it will produce the untitled film, with Linklater directing and Downey Jr. starring. It will be based on the episode “Man of the People” from the Reply All podcast. The episode, which aired in January, chronicles the true story of a doctor who scammed his way to fame and fortune, and the doctor who brought him down.
Downey Jr. previously starred in Linklater’s animated “A Scanner Darkly.” The new film will be a break from Downey’s Iron Man duties, which include the upcoming “Spider-Man: Homecoming” and next year’s “Avenger’s Infinity War.”
Linklater is also prepping “The Last Flag Flying” with Steve Carell and Bryan Cranston.
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DACA recipient Javier Kistte poses for a portrait outside his home. Kistte is a UC Irvine graduate now working for a visual effects company. He came to the US from Mexico when he was eight years old. Kistte said that DACA permitted him and his brother to finish their degrees by allowing them to work to pay for tuition. “My parents are still undocumented and as a family we struggle with the anxiety that it’s possible for them to get deported at any moment. That anxiety has now risen with the uncertainty that me and my brother might return to having undocumented status.”
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By LINDSEY BAHR
AP Film Writer
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Kong is the king of the box office this weekend.
Studio estimates say Sunday that "Kong: Skull Island" took in a strong $61 million in its first weekend in theaters. Starring Tom Hiddleston, Brie Larson and Samuel L. Jackson, the Warner Bros. and Legendary actioner cost a reported $185 million to produce.
King Kong outmuscled another beast to take the top spot. Fox's Wolverine installment "Logan," dropped 58 percent from its debut and earned $37.9 million, raising its total to $152.7 million.
In third place, "Get Out," the buzzy horror directed by Jordan Peele added $21.1 million, pushing its sum to $111 million in just three weeks.
Rounding out the top five are the faith-based movie "The Shack," with $10.1 million, and "The Lego Batman Movie" with $7.8 million.
The comedian caused a meltdown on Twitter, with It Takes Two viewers applauding him for his comments about Paul Daniels’ widow as well as the other contestants.
The 58-year-old was branded a “proper contender” by the actor despite being cast as the older female “character” in the BBC competition.
Shocking host Zoe Ball and his fellow guest stars Simon Webbe and Jodie Prenger, the 38-year-old started: “Debbie’s my favourite, because every year you know that there’s going to be certain characters that get cast.
“This is the older lady category. We all know, about six weeks in and normally paired up with Anton [Du Beke], you’re going to say goodbye and off you pop.”
SLO police searching for vandal, identity thieves
June 14, 2017
San Luis Obispo police are searching for a man who caused more than $1,000 of damage to a government building on Monday.
The building is believed to be the Social Security office in San Luis Obispo, and the vandalism was reportedly graffiti. Police have released an image of the suspect taken from surveillance footage.
Investigators are also looking for a couple used a stolen credit card to make a purchase at Target around 8:45 p.m. on Monday, according to SLOPD. Anyone who can identify the suspects is asked to call SLOPD at (805) 781-7312.
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British star Judi Dench got her start in theater doing Shakespearean plays back in the late '50s. But she became more well-known on this side of the pond in the '90s with her recurring role as M in the James Bond films. The seven-time Oscar nominee (and one-time Academy Award winner) has since built up an impressive Hollywood resume with a flair for period pieces, action and serious drama as well as movies that incorporate her theatrical roots. Since her latest flick, "Victoria & Abdul," is set for release on Sept. 22, 2017, we've ranked some of her major roles over the years from worst to very best.
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Attorneys sometimes talk about “dumbing down” their case before presenting it to jurors. Certainly, many issues need to be explained in an orderly and simple way, and that process could be called “dumbing down.” But, from my perspective, the expression misses the point of jury persuasion.
War-damaged wasteland in Sarajevo. Photographer David Gill travelled to Bosnia-Herzegovina with writer Emma Graham-Harrison to report from the Vilina Vlas spa hotel in the historic town of Višegrad . Virtually unchanged since it’s time as a centre for rape and murder during the civil war of 1992, the hotel has reopened for business.
HALIFAX — A Halifax adjudicator has decided a woman who broke up with her fiance after a fight over wedding expenses can keep the engagement ring.
Devin Sherrington had sued his would-be bride, Lauren Arbuckle, in small claims court for the 3.25 carat diamond ring, worth as much as $19,000.
Sherrington, a personal trainer, and Arbuckle, a hairstylist and make-up artist, had planned to marry in 2016, but he postponed the wedding amid arguments over its cost.
She then ended the relationship.
In a written decision released Wednesday, small claims adjudicator Gregg Knudsen said text messages exchanged by the two showed Sherrington had told Arbuckle she could keep the ring.
Traveling has its share of frustrations, one of which is peculiar and hard to pronounce words and place names. Add the pressure of talking on the radio to the mix. Yikes!
The Q!’s newest Jock on The Q! Afternoon Show is Heather Backman, and she’s brushing up on the uniquely Vancouver Island locales. Heather needs your help getting up to speed on how to pronunciate some of names of towns, street and Vancouver Island landmarks.
At 3:40pm (March19-22), play Heather or Not and test Heather’s instincts for saying a potentially tricky local names. If you trip her up, you win Victoria Royals playoff tickets versus the Vancouver Giants.
Remember, Youbou is easy to say for longtime Islanders. But chances are newbies think it’s said, You-boo.
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Neil Young is a long-time avid model train collector and at a recent auction in Los Angeles, the singer made nearly $300,000 from his collection.
Related: Neil Young Opens Massive Online Archive
According to Reuters, Young visited Julien’s Auctions in L.A. where he sold off some rare pieces in his collection, including a “custom-painted Commodore Vanderbilt 4-6-4 locomotive,” which garnered $10,000. Reuters reports the musician also sold rare cars and music gear at the auction.
Young will donate some of the proceeds from the auction to the Bridge School in California, a school for children with disabilities, which he founded with his ex-wife, Pegi Young.
For the second year, the Barry Amateur Radio Society (BARS) of South Wales in the UK has gained permission to operate within the Royal Mint, and regulator Ofcom has granted the call sign GB4RME (“Royal Mint Experience”).
The theme of the June 1 – 2 event is “Covert Radio as used in World War II.” At the same time, The Royal Mint will release a new 10-penny coin bearing a James Bond 007 theme.
“They asked for our support in setting up a World War II covert radio display in keeping with James Bond exploits in the movies,” said ARRL Member Glyn Jones, GW0ANA. “Shame we can only ‘play with our toys’ for 2 days, but the mint is a very busy place, pressing coins and awards for around 82 countries, 24 hours a day.” The building’s lead roof “RF killer” and razor-wire “Faraday cage,” plus electronic alarms, give the radio amateurs “loads of technical problems to overcome,” Jones said.
GB4RME will operate on SSB, CW, digital modes, and satellite. QSL via GW0ANA with SAE. Logs will be uploaded to Logbook of The World.
MANHEIM, Pa. (WHTM) – Police are investigating a shooting this evening.
Dispatchers say police and the coroner’s office were called at 8:20 p.m. to a home on the 400 block of Elmshire Drive.
There is no word on victims. Stay with abc27 news on air and online for updates.
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Thirty children have died at a hospital in India's northern state of Uttar Pradesh since Wednesday due to encephalitis and delivery-related issues, a senior medical official said on Friday.
Chief Medical Superintendent Dr R.S. Shukla also denied accusations made by a district official in local media that the deaths were due to an oxygen shortage he said occurred after a private supplier withdrew its equipment over unpaid hospital dues.
The dead children ranged from babies to 12-year-olds.
Shukla said at least 10 of the children at BRD Medical College had died because of encephalitis, a disease that causes inflammation of the brain, while the rest had died from "delivery-related issues", without providing further details.
Other officials at the hospital were not immediately reachable.
Uttar Pradesh officials are conducting an investigation of the matter, said a senior state government official.
× Missing 9 year old found safe in Madison
MADISON — A missing 9-year-old missing was found safe Wednesday afternoon.
The Madison Police Department said rescue crews were searching for a 9-year-old missing in the water but was found safe.
The child was last seen swimming off of Hammonasset State Park in Madison.
Witnesses on the beach said police told them someone was possibly in the water and they were asking for volunteers to go in the water and help them look for the child.
People were holding hands, 20 people in one row, 20 people in another and headed out to walk into the water.
A number of fire-rescue crews were performing a heavy duty search.
A total of 140 law enforcement officers were killed in 2016 in line of duty deaths. The number of deaths increased by 10 over 2015's 130 officers who were killed.
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Jackson recorded three tackles (two solo) while failing to catch his lone target on offense in Sunday's 12-7 loss to Arizona.
Jackson's explosiveness continues to earn him some looks on offense, though all of his touches from scrimmage prior to Sunday had come in the form of rushing attempts. His offensive snaps, coupled with an ability to make big plays as a return man, give the rookie cornerback excellent long-term upside in the IDP ranks.
Lewan (back) is expected to be able to practice Wednesday.
Lewan underwent an MRI exam Monday that revealed the injury not to be overly serious. It wouldn't be surprising for the 26-year-old to be limited in practice this week as he deals with the back spasms, but at this point he is expected to be available for Week 15.
We all know by now that an hour of watching This Is Us is equivalent to an hour of gross messy sobs.
That makes sense, given it's a show that killed off it's patriarch within the first five episodes, then spent two seasons forcing us to fall deeply in love with him while it ever-so-slowly started to reveal exactly how and when he died. There are emotional flashbacks lurking around any and all corners of This Is Us.
This weekend, right after the Super Bowl, viewers will really find out how Jack Pearson died. While we're anticipating more tears than ever to fall right into whatever is left of our football/commercial snacks (chili in a slow cooker, anyone?), it feels like a good time to celebrate some of the show's most emotional moments.
× Astros take commanding 2-0 series lead in ALDS
HOUSTON – The Houston Astros took a 2-0 lead in their best-of-five ALDS with the Boston Red Sox. The Astros got another fast start as Carlos Correa hit a two-run homerun to start the scoring. The talented would add a two-run double to knock in four runs in the game. The Astros would go on to win 8-2.
Dallas Keuchel got the win after pitching 5 2/3 innings.
The Astros will look to close out the series on Sunday when they face the Red Sox at Fenway Park.
The Capital Area Council of Governments has deployed Text to 9-1-1 service region-wide after successfully testing that the region’s 31 public safety answering points (PSAPs), or 9-1-1 call centers, can reliably receive and respond to SMS text messages. The service is now activated on the four major cellphone service providers —Verizon Wireless, AT&T Mobility, Sprint, and T-Mobile — in Bastrop, Blanco, Burnet, Caldwell, Fayette, Hays, Lee, Llano, Travis and Williamson counties.
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I ended 2016 sharing my deepest fears: Russia’s Long March to War and why it could be nuclear.
Now, I begin 2017 expressing my greatest hopes: How Trump and Putin could make a deal that will change history.
All possible despite new punitive actions just announced in recent days!
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Baku. 19 October. REPORT.AZ/ The State Security Service of Azerbaijan has seized 619,500 fraudulent excise marks, smuggling in Azerbaijan hidden from customs control on Azerbaijan-Georgia border, intended for production of fake vodka.
Report informs citing the SSS Public Relations Department.
The investigations revealed production of fake vodka from technical mix of low-quality alcohol with water in the special illegal places where fraudulent excise marks were delivered, which is harmful to the health of population and intended for massive sale. A large number of barrels with low-quality alcohol for this purpose were revealed.
Joint investigations are continuing by the State Security Service and the Ministry of Taxes on the initiated criminal case.
The SSS declares that any lawlessness against health of the citizens and genofond in the Republic of Azerbaijan will be further prevented determinedly.
This time, they made 16 of 23 free throws, but turned the ball over 13 times. Several of those turnovers came in the third quarter when the Pacers grabbed hold of the game's momentum.
On the evening of the Christian holy day "Good Friday," students, faculty and members of the Brigham Young University community gathered in the Joseph Smith Building on the Provo, Utah, campus to learn more about and celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Scholars from BYU discussed the Savior - His life, His mission, the Atonement and His influence on individuals today - during the annual BYU Easter Conference.
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State Sen. Bob Hertzberg, D-Van Nuys, urges lawmakers to approve his measure to create a state-backed bank to handle the billions of dollars from the newly legal recreational marijuana market, Wednesday, May 30, 2018, in Sacramento, Calif. By a bipartisan 29-6 vote the Senate approved the measure and sent it to the Assembly. Rich Pedroncelli AP Photo
A split scenario today with sunshine across Scotland and Northern Ireland and feeling very warm again. Elsewhere more cloud keeping temperatures a touch lower, with some bursts of rain stretching from northern England to Wales and he West Country. Drier in the south-east with cloud trying to break and feeling warmer, if a little muggy.
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Svitolina moves to 4th
Elina Svitolina and Caroline Wozniacki both moved up a place in the WTA rankings released on Monday after reaching the final of the Rogers Cup in Toronto.
Ukraine's Svitolina, who won her fifth title on Sunday from five finals this season, is now fourth, one place ahead of Denmark's Wozniacki, who lost her sixth final in a row.
Former world No.1 Wozniacki did return to the top five for the first time since August 2015, though, with Wimbledon champion Garbine Muguruza dropping two places to sixth.
Czech Karolina Pliskova held onto the world No.1 spot ahead of this week's Cincinnati tournament, which she won last year.
Cedar Falls offensive lineman Jackson Leistikow had a chance to get a better feel for the University of Iowa when he visited for their recent spring game. “We had dinner and met with the coaches fo...
During Wednesday's massive fire that engulfed a 24-story high rise apartment complex in London, a woman was seen tossing a baby out of a 10th-story window to bystanders on the ground, multiple English media outlets reported.
According to an eyewitness' account to the Telegraph, the baby was caught by a man on the street below.
"The windows were slightly ajar, a woman was gesturing that she was about to throw her baby and if somebody could catch her baby," Samira Lamrani told the Telegraph. "Somebody did, a gentleman ran forward and managed to grab the baby."
Another eyewitness told the Telegraph that another adult tossed a young child, roughly 5 years of age, out of a fifth or sixth-story window.
"There was another woman screaming 'my baby, my baby, I need to get out, I need to save my baby,'" the eyewitness told the Telegraph.
There is no word on whether either child's family made it out safely.
According to local officials, 12 people died in the blaze at the Grenfell Tower.
Jackson scored a team-high 20 points (7-11 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT) to go along with five rebounds and one assist in 29 minutes during Tuesday's 71-54 loss to the Warriors.
After scoring just five points on 2-of-6 shooting during the Kings' first summer league tilt, Jackson put together a bounce-back game Tuesday. The 15th overall pick in last year's draft, Jackson started 41 of his 68 appearances with Sacramento last season, though wasn't stuffing the stat sheet. In 22.1 minutes per contest, he averaged 6.7 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.1 assists while shooting 44.2 percent from the field.
A Sky logo is seen at the company's UK headquarters in west London July 25, 2014. REUTERS/Toby Melville/File Photo
LONDON European pay-TV group Sky (SKYB.L) said the number of customers deserting the service in its key home market had remained steady in the third quarter, helping it to reiterate its targets for the full year.
The company, which has accepted a buyout offer from Rupert Murdoch's Twenty-First Century Fox (FOXA.O), had unnerved investors in January with a rise in customer defections.
But the group said on Thursday that churn had remained steady despite it announcing new price rises. Operating profit for the nine months exceeded 1 billion pounds.
"Looking forward, we enter the final quarter of our fiscal year in good shape," Chief Executive Jeremy Darroch said.
"Despite the broader consumer environment remaining uncertain, we continue to deliver on our strategy and are on track for the full year."
(Reporting by Kate Holton, editing by David Evans)
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Ohio State University Police have issued a Neighborhood Safety Notice after a sexual assault that happened in the campus area.
According to police, the incident happened around 1:30am on December 9 in the area of West Lane Avenue and North High Street.
A female student told police she entered a vehicle she believed was associated with a rideshare service. The student was later able to escape and flagged down a Columbus Police cruiser.
The vehicle is a newer model, white, four-door sedan which appears to be missing a hubcap on the driver’s side rear wheel or has a small spare tire mounted on the vehicle. The operator of the vehicle is described as an Asian male between 23 and 27 years of age. He’s around six feet tall with a thin build and has black hair with a spiked crew cut.
Anyone with information on the vehicle or driver is asked to call Columbus police at 614-645-4266 or email SAU@columbuspolice.org.
Field uses two guitars for its indie rock sound. (CBC)
One of our objectives at the CBC is to shine a light on emerging talent.
Meet Field, who are Simon Greeley-Noble and Shaun Dillon. Both play guitars, Simon sings and Shaun handles the drum programming.
They played their song Sore Eyes during a visit to our Studio F for one of our Parkway Sessions.
They're now working on a project, so stay tuned for more.
We've been delighted to bring you a new Parkway Sessions episode every week. You can click the links below to see (and hear!) recent recordings, or click here to see the playlist on our YouTube channel.
A HARVEST barn dance will be held at St Leonard’s Church in Watlington on September 22, starting at 7pm.
Tickets cost £10 for adults, £5 for children and £25 for a family. They are on sale at the Watlington High Street drop-in centre or visit www.ticketsource.co.uk/
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All proceeds wll go to the church.
The chief executives of 18 major automakers and their U. S. units urged President Donald Trump to revisit a decision by the Obama administration to lock in vehicle fuel efficiency rules through 2025. In a letter sent late Friday and viewed by Reuters, the chief executives of General Motors Co, Ford Motor Co, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV, along with the top North American executives at Toyota Motor Corp, Volkswagen AG, Honda Motor Co, Hyundai Motor Co, Nissan Motor Co and others urged Trump to reverse the decision, warning thousands of jobs could be at risk.
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Monday December 11th the Mayor of the City of Augusta hosted a holiday open house.
Folks dropped in from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.
Mayor Hardie Davis says no one came to the event with an agenda because it was a more "go with the flow" type of event.
"We've got a host of people who have come through, business professionals, folks who work in a non-profit arena, we've got one of our commissioners here we've got employees who have come by," he adds.
Mayor Davis says there will be a Town Hall meeting at the end of the month. There he says it will be more "issues oriented". He adds more planning will be involved for the 2018 State of the City Address.
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(Decision in Sexual Harassment lawsuit)….The Suit had been filed by the EEOC.
It involved a young female employee sexually harassed by a restaurant manager and terminated after she complained. A Federal Judge has ordered Mexicali Chicken and Salads, an El Centro based restaurant, to pay $27,692 to resolve the discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission on behalf of the female employee who was sexually harassed by her manager and then fired when she complained. In making the award, the EEOC says the court recognized that Mexicali Chicken’s conduct, through its manager’s actions and inactions, was wrongful and flagrantly violated federal law. The judge decided the case after an attempt to reach a settlement failed
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – Valentine’s Day is also National Donor Day; a time to raise awareness about organ and tissue donation, and celebrate the people who have given the gift of life.
Donerik Black donated a kidney to his father, and then received a heart transplant. He said he is so grateful to his donor, and cannot wait to meet his family soon.
Stephanie Burianek works at Life Connection of Ohio and helps facilitate the gifts of life in our state. She also encourages everyone to sign up to become a donor.
Caster Semenya contributed richly to South Africa's medal haul in London, but already her coach is wondering about the country's new generation of stars.
Jean Verster believes picking full-strength teams - which Athletics SA did not do for this world championship - is an important step in grooming the future heroes.
Superstars Semenya and Wayde van Niekerk won two medals each, with long-jumpers Luvo Manyonga and Ruswahl Samaai delivering the other two as South Africa banked a record six gongs. Lebo Shange finished fourth in the 20km walk and Akani Simbine fifth in the 100m. And then a gap.
"It would be nice if we had more placings as well and, looking at it critically, we need to look at the next generation," said Verster.
"We've got a few stars now, but we've got to ensure that the new bunch comes through as well.
× As Bears exit Bourbonnais, OL Kyle Long exits practice early after scuffles
BOUBONNAIS – After a long few weeks, most players are ready to hit the road at the end of training camp quickly.
Kyle Long left even earlier than his other teammates, but he probably wasn’t so happy about it.
During the Bears final workout at Training Camp at Oliver Nazarene University in Bourbonnais, the offensive lineman was kicked out of practice after getting into a pair of scuffles with teammates.
Head coach John Fox confirmed this to the media after the practice, which was closed to fans.
Today was the final workout for the team in Bourbonnais. They will now complete the rest of their training camp workouts at Halas Hall.
Meanwhile Long continues to work himself back to full strength after offseason ankle surgery. It’s unknown if he will take part in any of the Bears’ preseason games over the next month.
China's HNA Group says co-chairman has died in France
BEIJING (AP) — Chinese conglomerate HNA Group, which operates Hainan Airlines and other businesses around the world, says its co-chairman has died while on a business trip in France.
HNA Group said Wang Jian, a co-founder of the company, suffered "severe injuries" in a fall and died Tuesday at age 57. It gave no other details.
Launched in 1993 on the southern island of Hainan, HNA grew to become China's fourth-largest airline and expanded into finance, hotels, logistics and other businesses in a multibillion-dollar global acquisition spree.
More recently, HNA has been selling some assets as Chinese regulators tighten lending controls and press companies to rein in debt.
The United Nations says a Nepalese peacekeeper in South Sudan has been accused of inappropriately touching a teenage girl in exchange for money.
The allegation in the town of Aweil comes two months after 46 Ghanaian peacekeepers were recalled when some members allegedly paid local women living in a protection camp in the town of Wau for sex.
A U.N. statement says an investigation into the latest allegation is underway.
Multiple U.N. peacekeeping missions have faced allegations of sexual abuse or exploitation in recent years, with Secretary-General Antonio Guterres calling it a "global menace" that must end.
The U.N. has about 15,000 peacekeepers in South Sudan, whose civil war is well into a fifth year.
Former league power house SC Kiyovu risks facing relegation to the second division following a shock 1-0 loss to Etincelles on Sunday at Mumena …
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NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – A planned bridge replacement project will impact traffic on Huntington Avenue for about a year.
The city will replace the Huntington Avenue Bridge, which was built in 1899. The yearlong project will make commuting on Huntington Avenue safer, but will close the road between 39th Street and 42nd Street during constriction.
Residents, commuters and shipbuilders should be aware that there will be detours along the avenue.
It's not unlike when Briscoe scored 4 at Wembley against us.Suddenly it was our boy put Rovers to the sword. Nowadays he's poop and throw in Lineham Crooks who are now inexplicably poop.Eden looks stronger top half and faster, yes he's playing in a dominant side but who out of Cas would Hull take instead of current first 17 if all fit?.It's the team spirit and the coach which sets them apart.Not unbeatable normal strong arm tactics and Fonua and bin dipper thrashing around like stranded trouts after every tackle will produce another Bentham whistle a thon. I read hull fans are glad it's Bentham after his last hull penalty fest in their favour and a certain poster was incandescent when a cas fan suggested Watts tried to take out Gale in league game I also see Jake has stunk his own board out which saves us reading his chud on here
By Scott Franz
Young professionals in Steamboat Springs have a new voice on the City Council.
After three and a half hours of interviews Tuesday evening, the council needed only one round of voting to appoint Lisel Petis to the open council seat.
Petis, a financial manager and general counsel at Gerber Berend Design Build, is also a member of the Young Professionals Network.
“Very excited, very honored,” Petis said late Tuesday after she was appointed. “There was some very good …read more
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NORFOLK/CHESAPEAKE, Va. – Are you looking for a furry friend of the feline persuasion?
The Norfolk Animal Care & Adoption Center and Chesapeake Animal Services are bringing back the Fall Feline Festival this year, where adoption fees for cats and kittens are only $35!
The Fall Feline Festival starts on Sunday, October 8 and lasts until October 22.
Click here for Chesapeake Animal Services’ hours and here for the Norfolk Animal Care & Adoption Center’s hours.
SHARE COPY LINK After drawing little in-state interest, Logan Woodside, a former Franklin County quarterback standout, went on to have a successful career at Toledo. Now, he is awaiting his fate in the 2018 NFL draft. Caitlyn Stroh
After drawing little in-state interest, Logan Woodside, a former Franklin County quarterback standout, went on to have a successful career at Toledo. Now, he is awaiting his fate in the 2018 NFL draft. Caitlyn Stroh
× Slay to join Kansas City-based law firm when term expires
ST. LOUIS (AP) _ St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay will join a law firm once he leaves office in April.
The Democrat first elected in 2001 is not seeking a fifth term. The general election is April 4 to pick his replacement.
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that Slay will join the Kansas City, Missouri-based law firm Spencer Fane, which plans a new office in downtown St. Louis. The firm already has an office in the St. Louis suburb of Clayton.
Slay was an attorney in private practice before he was elected as a St. Louis alderman. He was elected aldermanic president in 1995.
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Information from: St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Want to look as fit as Gwyneth Paltrow? You'll have to work hard for it...and clear your schedule.
The Oscar winner and Goop lifestyle company founder has for years utilized the help of celebrity trainer Tracy Anderson, creator of the Tracy Anderson Method.
"Gwyneth really focuses on a total body workout," Tracy Anderson Method VP of Training Maria Kelling told E! News' Justin Sylvester. "She's been doing it for so long. We're constantly changing things up."
She then demonstrated some moves, including arm and standing ab workouts as well as a more advanced one that makes you look like you're break-dancing.
"Lately, Gwyneth's really been liking moves where you're stretching and contracting," she said.
And if you're going to work out like Paltrow, you've going to have to go hard; Belling said the actress work out at the studio every day for two hours!
Brodie (upper body) will miss Monday's road tilt against the Coyotes, Derek Wills of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.
Brodie was forced out of Sunday's contest against Vegas after being on the receiving end of a big hit. According to Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan, Brodie is being evaluated Monday so there isn't any word on whether or not he'll be ready for Wednesday's game against the Ducks. With Brodie out, the recently recalled Rasmus Andersson will step into the Calgary lineup.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) – Police have identified the victim who died in a Springfield fire on Friday.
74-year-old Judith Gharebaghi of Springfield died in the fire that occurred at the Sangamon Towers.
According to the Sangamon County Coroner, there were no signs of foul play.
BRIEF-Italian bad loan manager doBank says filed for Milan bourse listing
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MATTOON, Ill. (WAND) – A man admitted to sexually assaulting a pre-teen girl as a form of “punishment”, police say.
Officers say they arrested 33-year-old Mattoon man Brandon Herschberger at about 4 p.m. Tuesday. They say he assaulted the child several times through sexual penetration, hitting and slapping her, and trying to smother her with a pillow.
Police say Herschberger admitted to doing those things as “torture” and “punishment” for misbehavior.
He’s facing charges of criminal sexual assault and aggravated domestic battery and is behind bars in the Coles County Jail.
Jackson tallied 10 points (4-11 FG, 2-4 3Pt), eight rebounds and two blocks across 27 minutes during Tuesday's 95-92 summer league win over the Jazz.
Jackson burst on to the summer league scene in Monday's opener, going off for 29 points and hitting a surprising 8-of-13 three-point attempts. However, he came back down to earth a bit Tuesday and posted just 10 points on 36.3 percent shooting. Still, the uber athletic big man has been one of the most impressive players over the first few days of summer league and if that translates over to training camp and the preseason as expected, Jackson should have no trouble securing a significant role right away as a rookie.
Jeroen DC: "It was physical and in public in the sight of the entire street. It was painful, frustrating. They were our Turkish neighbours."
"The eldest brother, the youngest brother, dad, and even mum, encouraging their sons to hit even harder. At first I was alone. There were countless bystanders. I screamed for help. Several people stepped forward, but the shower of homophobic insults continued."
Jeroen's friend appeared and he too was attacked. Six people chased him in the street. Luckily he was able to escape. One bystander told Jeroen he should never have come to live here and should move out and this is what he now intends to do.
Jeroen told VRT News that his relationship with his neighbours that was already poor deteriorated after his boyfriend moved in. Bianca Debaets, the Brussels equal opportunities minister, has responded to the incident on Twitter: "This makes my blood boil" she told her followers. "This must be stopped. Everybody may love whoever they wish. I hope prosecutors respond too."
PARIS (AP) - Serena and Venus Williams have won their first Grand Slam doubles match in nearly two years.
The sisters moved into the second round of the French Open by coming back for a 4-6, 6-4, 6-1 victory over the 14th-seeded Japanese pairing of Shuko Aoyama and Miyu Kato in front of a Court 3 crowd that raucously supported the Americans.
The Williams-Williams duo last competed at a major tournament together at Wimbledon in 2016. They won their 14th Grand Slam title in women's doubles at the All England Club.
This return to doubles came a day after Serena Williams participated in Grand Slam singles for the first time in 16 months, winning her first-round match at Roland Garros. Venus Williams lost in the first round of singles on Sunday.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Tennessee Titans have released cornerback Jason McCourty after eight seasons with the franchise, and a few days after the veteran shared the news himself on social media.
The Titans announced the move Monday, the first day of the team’s offseason program.
General manager Jon Robinson said in a statement he respects McCourty and what he has done for the franchise in his eight seasons as a true professional. Robinson says they talked about having him return for the final season of his contract but could not agree on the right solution.
McCourty was due $7 million for the final season of his contract. The three-time captain started 90 games and had 13 interceptions in his tenure as a sixth-round pick out of Rutgers in 2009.
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When it comes to skin care, go with what you know.
It's fun to experiment, but when you find a product that's truly effective for your skin, buy it in bulk. For instance, Jennifer Aniston discovered a $3 drugstore gem over 20 years ago and has yet to let it go. And, if the cleanser has stayed on the shelves for that long, she can't be the only one.
Back in 2010, the actress told the Daily Mail, "I've been using it since high school. I wake up and wash my face with Neutrogena face soap. I use a serum and then a Dr Hauschka day cream—that's it!"
Then, when questioned about her drugstore favorites recently, she told Refinery29,"I love the L'Oréal Lash Out Mascara. And Neutrogena soap. I switch up my hair products a little bit, though."
Re: “Sudbury’s amalgamation in need of fixing,” April 16.
Michael Vagnini’s column is to the point on the problems with amalgamation. I could not agree more. We who live on the fringes of the city are seeing diminishing services while our taxes spiral.
It is eye-opening to consider the number of councillors we used to have being replaced by a bloated, inefficient and expensive bureaucracy. It’s shameful.
I, for one, would like to see changes in our municipal government to reflect the wishes of the majority. Let’s get back to the basics: Fix the roads, improve the sewage system. Leave the legacy projects until such time as the necessities are taken care of. Vagnini’s voice of reason is refreshing to hear above the din in city hall.
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LONDON (AP) – British Prime Minister Theresa May says the Russian ex-spy poisoned in England was exposed to a military-grade nerve agent of type produced by Russia.
May told lawmakers during an address in parliament on Monday it was “highly likely’ Russia was responsible for poisoning Sergei Skripal, the former Russian military intelligence officer who was convicted of spying for Britain.
May says Russia’s ambassador to the U.K. has been summoned to explain how a Russian nerve agent turned up in Salisbury, the English city where Skripal and his adult daughter were sickened.
The British prime minister says if Moscow is proven to be behind the poisoning, her government will consider it an “unlawful use of force” by Russia.
Firefighters battle a six-alarm fire at a racquet club at the intersection of Yonge St. and St.Clair Ave. West, in Toronto on Tuesday, February 14, 2017. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov Toronto's fire chief says evacuations continue as firefighters try to control a massive blaze that has closed streets in the city's midtown and is pouring smoke over a wide area.
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The New Yorker previewed the cover of its October 16 issue with an evocative message following last weekend's mass shooting on the Las Vegas Strip.
The cover, titled "October 1, 2017: One Day in a Nation of Guns," displays bullets scattered across the page. The names of the Vegas shooting victims who died are scrawled on the bullets, which vary in caliber.
"Based on the prevalence of guns in this country, there's a bullet for every man, woman, and child," artist David Plunkert said.
The cover was a commentary on subject of gun rights in America, which has been thrust into the spotlight after nearly every mass shooting in recent US history. In addition to those who died, hundreds more people were injured in the Las Vegas shooting rampage, which was carried out by 64-year-old Stephen Paddock, who had amassed an enormous cache of weapons and ammunition ahead of the attack.
President Donald Trump holds first lady Melania Trump who lost her footing while walking across the South Lawn of the White in Washington, Monday, March 19, 2018, before boarding Marine One helicopter for the short trip to Andrews Air Force Base, Md. Trump is traveling to Manchester, N.H., to announced his plan to combat opioid drug addiction. Pablo Martinez Monsivais AP Photo
Thursday Feb. 1 was Candy Making Day at Parkview Nursing & Rehab Center located at 3200 Parkway Rd. The residents of Parkview all came together to visit, have fun, and made cotton candy and candy suckers. Shown in the top picture is Parkview resident, Virginia Kirkland, and Shelia Crockett, a volunteer from Kindred Hospice, sharing some cotton candy. In the bottom photo shows Parkview resident, Marie Pounds, helping herself to some of the cotton candy that was made by the residents there at Parkview.
HANOI, Vietnam — Vietnam's ruling Communist Party has fired the party boss of the central city of Danang, which will host next month's Asia Pacific summit, which U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to attend.
The government said in a statement Friday that the party's elite Central Committee dismissed Nguyen Xuan Anh as city party secretary and removed him from the committee for serious violations and mistakes that damaged the party's image and caused anger among the public and party members.
The party's inspection committee said last month that Anh had violated party rules and used a car and two houses belonging to private businesses.
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The design and supply of 32 new steam generators for Bruce Power will be carried out by a Cambridge company.
BWXT Canada has been awarded a $642-million contract to perform the work.
The company says the contract is the largest it has ever received, and it will ensure BWXT remains in operation in Cambridge through 2030.
Bruce Power is in the midst of a massive refurbishment project which will extend the nuclear site’s lifespan to 2064.
Abby receives a call from a man on flight that's about to crash so he asks her to relay a message for his pregnant wife.
CAIRO (Reuters) - The head of Egypt's railway authority, Medhat Shousha, has resigned following a train collision in Alexandria that killed at least 41 people, Transport Minister Hisham Arafat told reporters on Sunday.
A prosecutor had earlier ordered the detention of both train drivers and their assistants for 15 days, the state news agency MENA said.
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In addition to the deaths, at least 133 people were injured when the two trains collided in the coastal city on Friday, the latest in a string of crashes on an antiquated transport network that have outraged the public.
Egyptians have long complained that successive governments have failed to enforce basic safeguards for the railways.
A witness said the trains rose into the air, "forming a pyramid", as they slammed into each other just outside a suburban station.
President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has ordered an inquiry into the crash. MENA said blood and urine samples had been taken from one driver to check for drug use.
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THERE have been reports of a house-shaking thud in Killarney after the meteorite was spotted in our skies last night.Our sister paper, the Warwick Daily News reported the buzz on social media: Brigitte Jones said,Madeline Wilkins posted "I'm in Toowoomba and saw a burning light in the sky maybe a meteorite, heading that direction just before I saw this post... Maybe related?"Killarney resident Krissy Bloomfield said, "On Brosnan Rd kids saw what we thought shooting star just before the bang."Some residents reported thinking the noise was thunder or fireworks.Louise Reed from the Queen Mary Falls Caravan Park posted, "We heard it up here too. It looked like a shooting star right before it and then bang."And this from Krystal N Lillee Cook, "We heard it in oak street...
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According to the rumored leak, the first trailer will show an eight-foot-tall Snoke chatting with General Hux and mentioning that its time for a family reunion. This comes after some footage of a procession of mourners, presumably attending the much rumored funeral of Han Solo. The trailer also supposedly includes Finn waking up from an Anakin-style sweat-soaked nightmare, Leia feeling disturbances in the Force, and appearances from Captain Phasma, Benicio Del Toro, and Kelly Marie Tran. Zeroh also mentions that a Jedah-like city is in the trailer and that Luke says everything will die with us, at the end of the trailer.
Everyone is guessing we will see a teaser trailer for The Last Jedi at Star Wars Celebration, so let the speculation begin! This comes from Inverse Again, this is rumor, but still fun to imagine the "what if"? You can read the full article right here
Oakland County sheriff's deputies say a motorcyclist attempted to evade a traffic stop, crashed into another vehicle and died of his injuries Monday evening.
A deputy observed the victim, a 36-year-old Pontiac man, speeding on a 2004 Suzuki GSX600 motorcycle, which didn't have a registered license plate, about 6:30 p.m.
The man sped off northbound on Telegraph in Pontiac when the deputy engaged his lights and siren, according to sheriff's officials. The deputy ended the chase when the motorcyclist got far enough ahead that he lost sight.
Another deputy, who was stopped at a traffic light at Telegraph and West County Center Drive about a mile north of where the man began to flee, spotted the motorcyclist as he crossed through the intersection.
The motorcyclist struck the driver's side of a Jeep Cherokee driven by a 28-year-old West Bloomfield woman and was ejected into the roadway.
Deputies say the woman swerved in an attempt to avoid a collision with the motorcyclist.
The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet.
Apparently, it’s never to early to launch a strike in the Los Angeles Lakers’ Troll Wars. On Monday, ahead of a game against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, rookie Kyle Kuzma stretched the boundaries of battle into breakfast.
Kuz hopped on Instagram to capture Zo using a napkin as a plate, while the 20-year-old point guard used a proper plate to eat his bacon and eggs.
“This dude ain’t got no house manners,” Kuzma lamented.
The Crown Prince of Chino Hills protested, going so far as to bang on his plate to prove Kuzma wrong. Kyle, meanwhile, kept trying to show Lonzo that he should grab another for his waffle.
“Yo, what is wrong with you?” Kuz wondered. “This dude is, you’re sick”
With 47 NBA games under his belt, Ball is now a Rookie In Name Only. But as far as his table manners are concerned, the kid still has a lot to learn.
An overnight fire kills three children at a Port Arthur apartment complex.
The first calls came in from the Arthur Square Apartment complex around 12:10 Wednesday morning.
According to the Port Arthur Fire Marshall, a mother and four kids lived in the apartment.
The mother took one of the children to the hospital and left the other three children home alone.
The Fire Marshall says, the cause of their death was due to smoke inhalation.
Their ages are 12, 6 and 2.
The cause of the fire is under investigation but criminal activity is not suspected.
A crew on scene is gathering more information.
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Giancarlo Stanton of the Miami Marlins runs towards first base after hitting a home run in the first inning against the San Francisco Giants, at Marlins Park in Miami, Florida, on August 14, 2017
Giancarlo Stanton knocked in three runs to break the franchise record for home runs leading the Miami Marlins to an 8-3 Major League Baseball victory over the San Francisco Giants on Monday.
Stanton lined a 2-0 pitch from Giants pitcher Ty Blach over the left-field fence in the first inning for his 43rd homer, breaking Gary Sheffield's season record that stood for 21 years.
Stanton is on pace for 60 homers this year after hitting 10 homers in his past 11 games and 22 in his past 34 games.
It was the fifth straight game in which Stanton homered, setting another club record for the Marlins, who have won four consecutive games.
The Alberta government has reached a new agreement with physicians that calls for no fee increases for two years.
The deal that runs until March 31, 2020, covers about 10,000 doctors who are members of the Alberta Medical Association.
READ MORE: Province, Alberta doctors reach tentative agreement
Health Minister Sarah Hoffman says the agreement will save the government about $95 million.
Hoffman notes the province has similar no-increase deals with unions that represent nurses and other health professionals.
READ MORE: New AMA president says Alberta needs more physicians in rural areas
Dr. Neil Cooper, president of the association, says 89 per cent of physicians who voted are in favour of the agreement.
The province and the AMA reached the tentative deal after months of negotiations that focused on government concerns about health spending and its budget.
We mentioned earlier this week a tree trimming alert that could cause traffic delays Saturday on State Route 104’s eastbound ramp to Highway 99 in Edmonds. But if you are planning any kind of travel this weekend, here’s a handy map created by the Washington State Department of Transportation.
ISLAMABAD: The hearing of Al-Azizia Steel Mills reference against the Sharif family was adjourned till Monday (July 9) as Accountability Court Judge Muhammad Bashir was on leave.
Duty Judge Arshad Malik resumed the hearing of the reference against former prime minister Nawaz Sharif.
During the proceedings, defence counsel Khawaja Haris said he wanted to continue cross-examination of the prosecution in the presence of Judge Muhammad Bashir.
The decision in one of the references against his client was about to be announced, after which the situation would be changed, he added.
The duty judge observed that he had no objection in that regard and adjourned the hearing till July 9.— APP
In the wake of the recent hurricanes that have struck Texas, Florida, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, Denver's music community has been rallying to support relief efforts.
Breckenridge Brewery partnered with KBCO for a hurricane relief concert on Sunday, October 8, headlined by Michael Franti & Spearhead, with guests G. Love, North Mississippi Allstars and Wildermis.
In the early hours of May 7 at an address at Columshill Lower Terrace, three youths, committed a breach of the peace whilst showing culpable and reckless conduct.
They are described as a male in a blue tracksuit, a male in a skip cap and a female. Later on that evening two youths attended at the same address and were kicking the door of the property whilst shouting abuse at the persons within.
Any person with information on the identify of these youths or information about either incident can contact Rothesay Police Station.
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* FINNISH POLICE SAYS HAS OPENED A CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION INTO SUSPECTED SECURITIES MARKET OFFENCES RELATED TO TYRES MANUFACTURED BY NOKIAN TYRES PLC AND THE TYRE TEST RESULTS IN DIFFERENT MAGAZINES Source text for Eikon: [here.it&utm_medium=twitter ] Further company coverage: (Helsinki Newsroom)
Tomas Young learns about the realities of war, beginning a lifelong struggle through which he'll touch countless lives.
A VARIETY of power tools and equipment were stolen by thieves who broke into containers at a construction site in Limerick city.
According to gardai, a large number of tools were stolen by the culprits who also removed a quantity of copper cable during the incident which happened in recent days.
The tools which were taken include a red Hilti consaw, two red Hilti drills, a blue Makita skilsaw, a red Metrix petrol generator and a black De Walt battery grinder.
Gardai at Henry Street are investigating the incident and are looking for any assistance from members of the public.
Inquiries have carried out in the area and CCTV is also being viewed.
Gardai are particularly appealing to anyone who may be offered any of the stolen tools for sale to contact them.
Henry Street garda station can be contacted at (061) 212400.
BEIRUT: An earthquake hit western Iran on Monday, the region where an earthquake last month killed at least 530 people, state media reported.
The centre of the quake was near the town of Ezgele, but tremors were also felt in Kermanshah, the largest city in the area.
Iranian state media said the quake was a magnitude 6.0. The U.S. Geological Survey reported it was 5.4. Last month's quake was a magnitude 7.3.
President Hassan Rouhani highlighted his government's efforts in bringing aid and temporary housing to the victims of last month's quake. Hardline rivals said the government response was not quick enough or adequate.
No reports of deaths or injuries have come in, the governor of Kermanshah province said, according to state media.
(Reporting by Babak Dehghanpisheh, editing by Larry King)
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Commerce Minister Hon. Joey Hew says work is continuing on Cayman’s draft Consumer Protection Law. This as concerns were raised by some Chamber of Commerce members. The Minister responded to the concerns raised about the draft, he said it is still in its infancy stage. “Once the law reform society are through with their public consultation period it will come to government and the to caucus and Cabinet and then we will also have to have another public consultation period,” said Minister Hew. Chamber members had complained that the current draft would negatively impact business. The Chamber of Commerce has until 31 March to offer its suggestions for the proposed legislation. The Law Reform Commission extended the consultation period through 1 May.
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The first WWE RAW of 2017 takes place tonight from the Amalie Arena in Tampa with Bill Goldberg’s return and more.
Confirmed for tonight’s show is Braun Strowman vs. Sami Zayn in a Last Man Standing match.
WWE is focused on the following points for tonight:
* What does Goldberg have in store?
* Can Sami Zayn be the Last Man Standing?
* Are Kevin Owens’ days numbered?
* Will Neville earn his crown as “King of the Cruiserweights”?
* What’s next for Bayley?
Alphabet's Google wants to take a cut of each purchase of Target, Walmart, and Costco products listed on Google Search, Google Express and Google Assistant. Aleksandra Michalska reports.
SYDNEY (AP) — A hotel valet had a lucky escape — but the luxury sports car he was trying to park did not.
Australian media say the valet drove the soft-top Porsche Carrera under another vehicle Thursday outside the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Sydney.
Emergency workers cut the driver out from the Porsche as a large crowd watched. The driver was reported to be unhurt.
The larger vehicle was propped up and its wheels were anchored so the vehicles could be separated. The black Porsche, its hood and front bumper crunched and dented, was then backed onto a tow truck.
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Witness Jonathan Bayle told the Australian Broadcasting Corp. he thought a television show or movie was being shot.
Washington state to continue thinning cormorant population to help protect salmon
LONGVIEW, Wash. — The U.S. Army of Corps of Engineers say it will continue to kill cormorant sea birds known to heavily reduce the Columbia River’s salmon population for a third year.
The Daily News reports the Corps expects to kill about 2,400 birds and spray about 4,000 nests with vegetable oil, which will prevent the eggs from hatching. The operation started Tuesday.
The goal is to reduce the number of bird breeding pairs. Corps spokeswoman Michelle Helms-Raper says they expect to spend about $1 million on this year’s operation.
Corps officials say the birds eat up to 11 million juvenile salmon annually.
Last year, the Corps killed about 3,000 birds and reached 1,100 nests. The Corps says it will continue hunting cormorants next year.
High thief brought down by swift winds of change
Justice fell like a cool breeze on a teenage bag-snatcher in Phnom Penh’s Chbar Ampov II commune after he was arrested for robbing an air-conditioning mechanic on Sunday.
Police said the suspect a drug abuser grabbed the technician’s bag in the middle of a traffic jam where, luckily, authorities were nearby directing motorists.
The victim quickly raised the alarm and police managed to catch one of three suspects involved. The drugged-out delinquent is now trying to cool it in police custody.
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AMMAN, Jordan — Doctors Without Borders is warning of a worsening situation in the Yemeni city of Taiz, where hospitals have been repeatedly attacked and where some 200,000 people are facing shortages of food, water and medicine.
Djoen Besselink, the head of the aid group's Yemen mission, told reporters in Jordan on Monday that attacks on hospitals, ambulances and medical staff had severely limited the group's activities in the city, which has been partially besieged by Houthi rebels since April 2015.
Besselink, who visited Taiz last month, said he's "never seen such destruction" at the four hospitals his group supports. He says "there's not a single room without bullet holes, the windows are gone, there's no more equipment. It's total failure."
Replicas of Christopher Columbus' Pinta and Nina are headed to Biloxi, Mississippi, but first, they'll be making a stop in Baton Rouge.
The ships will dock in Baton Rouge on Monday, December 11. They are expected to arrive in Biloxi on Friday, December 15.
The Nina was built by hand without the use of power tools. Archaeology magazine calls the ship "the most historically correct Columbus replica ever built." In 2005, the Pinta was launched in Brazil. It is also a caravel, which is a small, maneuverable ship developed in the 15th century by the Portugese.
Both ships tour together to educate the public about the type of ship used by many early explorers across the world.
The public is invited to tour the ships. Admission is $8.50 for adults, $7.50 for seniors, and $6 for students ages 5 - 16. Admission is free for children ages 4 and under.
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There are people whose job it is to just be sweet, loving and caring and it is the job of warriors to look after them. It's that simple.
It took a couple of hours for firefighters to extinguish a gas-fed fire affecting two homes on a Mississauga neighbourhood on Tuesday, July 3.
Around 4:30 p.m., two homes caught on fire. No injuries were reported as all occupants of one home made it out safely while the other home was empty as the residents were said to be on vacation.
Mississauga Fire and Emergency Services officials say gas meters between the homes were burning.
Due to the extreme heat outside, MiWay transit buses were called in as cooling stations for the firefighters.
Shifting Trade Talks With China Head Toward Confrontation David Greene talks to Amy Celico, who was in the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative under President George W. Bush, about the U.S. moving forward with punitive tariffs.
I've been saying it all along...you can't have your cake and eat it too...
Everyone's tax returns should be made public just like it was in the early 20th century. It would...
1) Show who is not paying their fair share of taxes...
2) Show who is paying their fair share of taxes. If it were law I would gladly show you mine.
3) Show who is freeloading and taking from the system
4) Expose corrupt politicians and special interests. And I know of several corrupt politicians..both democrat and republican.
We need a law that says the president, all of congress, and the judicial branch should have to expose their tax returns. If it is vetoed by any congressmen or deemed unconstitutional by any judge...we will get to see who is willing to do what is right and who is not. This article is older from 2012 when this was a hot issue...but still holds true overall today:
http://www.mcclatchydc.com/news/politics-government/election/article24732952.html
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Analysts at AmpGFX explained that Individual country preliminary inflation data for May suggest that Eurozone headline and core measures will rebound more than expected. Key Quotes: ” Without the political upheaval in Italy, the data might signal a clearer path to exiting QE and support a sizeable recovery in EUR. “ “Political uncertainty eased somewhat […] The post Italy dampens the prospects for ECB exit of QE – AmpGFX appeared first on Forex Crunch.
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Rapid7, Inc. has been assigned a consensus recommendation of "Buy" from the eight ratings firms that are currently covering the company, Marketbeat reports. Four investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and four have issued a buy rating on the company.
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A day after explosion near provincial assembly in Lahore left 16 people dead, a suicide blast killed two people and injured several in Pakistan’s northwestern city of Peshawar on Wednesday, according to police. The blast occurred in Hayatabad area of Peshawar when a suicide bomber hit a government vehicle, police was quoted as saying by Geo News.
The blast happened as officials from the provincial government were expected to inaugurate the Out Patient Department (OPD) at the Hayatabad Medical Complex, Dawn News reported.
Pakistan Tehrik-i-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan and other senior party leaders were expected to attend the ceremony.
The incident comes barely just a day after a suicide blast claimed by the Jamaat-ul-Ahrar faction of the banned Pakistan Tehreek-i-Taliban (TTP) ripped through the camp of protesting chemists in front of the Punjab Assembly in Lahore, that killed 16 people.
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On any NATO mission throughout the world, the Allied Rapid Reaction Corps is ready to deploy. It’s comprised of 1,600 troops from 23 nations and has the ability to lead up to 160,000 soldiers on the ground. Annual exercise ARRCADE FUSION tests their readiness.
The Allied Rapid Reaction Corps, or ARRC, is the high-readiness Land Component Command or Corps HQ for NATO, an operationally effective HQ capable of deploying worldwide on short notice.
April 3 Asia-Pacific stocks continued their rally in March after the U.S. Federal Reserve signaled a gradual pace of monetary tightening at its March 14–15 meeting. Rising 2.85 pct in March, the MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan climbed 12.34 percent in the Jan–March quarter, its biggest first-quarter gain since March 1991. Indian stocks led gains in the region with a 17.42 percent rise in dollar terms for the March quarter. In March, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won elections in some key states, including Uttar Pradesh. Sri Lankan stocks were at the bottom of the list with a 4.03 percent fall. Asian markets performance: tmsnrt.rs/2o1qtAN Asian markets valuations: tmsnrt.rs/2nz9OSd Asian markets-Analyst revision scores: tmsnrt.rs/2nQNqGt (Reporting by Gaurav S Dogra and Patturaja Murugabooopathy; Editing by Sunil Nair)
With Apple set to unveil the new iPhone later this year, leaked photos have already given the public an idea as to what it might look like. Twitter user, Benjamin Geskin, who’s been sharing a stream of leaked photos, posted a model of an iPhone 8 in what appears to be a brand new shade of copper not available with previous models.
Foxconn's internal name of the new #iPhone8 color is "Blush Gold" (腮红金)
Barcode says "Blush Gold 64GB / 128GB" pic.twitter.com/MZPTfVAr2P — Benjamin Geskin (@VenyaGeskin1) August 12, 2017
It appears the color, a warmer tone to copper, might just be called “Blush Gold.” Geskin says there seems to be only two model capacities of 64GB / 128GB, but this might be the new iPhone that contains an even higher storage capacity of 256GB.
Another leaked photo shows iPhone 8 next to two older iPhone models.
While nothing has been confirmed yet, we probably bet if this is Apple’s new iPhone 8 and color, it might be called something super luxurious.
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* Avenue Therapeutics Inc files for ipo of up to $50 million - sec filing
* Avenue Therapeutics Inc says has applied to list common stock on the NASDAQ capital market under the symbol “ATXI"
* Avenue Therapeutics Inc says Raymond James and National Securities Corporation are underwriters to IPO
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“If they don’t take into account she’s a bitch then yeah… why not,” Mendoza reflected on Rickards' chances of returning to the show.
After finally sending Dean Wells flailing during Sunday's episode, you might've expected Tracey Jewel's dramatic stint on Married At First Sight to temper a little.
There's still two episodes to go, newbie – including tonight's bonkers reunion that pits all 22 contestants back at the infamous dinner party six weeks after Monday's final Vows Renewal ceremony.
"I was looking forward to seeing everyone, even Dean... Maybe not Davina. Not my favourite person in the world to catch up with," Jewel says over the phone, teasing at Tuesday night fireworks.
"But then when we got to seeing some of the bits played back to us, like the footage from the boys' night and things like that... I was quite shocked. It's not nice, I was appalled.
"I’m just glad I decided to end the relationship, put it that way. Watching it all back now, I made the right choice," she says.
Feb 14 Swissmed Centrum Zdrowia SA:
* Q3 2016/2017 revenue 9.4 million zlotys ($2.31 million) versus 9.0 million zlotys a year ago
* Q3 2016/2017 net loss of 1.1 million zlotys versus loss of 1.6 million zlotys a year ago Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 4.0700 zlotys) (Gdynia Newsroom)
Thiago Motta has already picked his successor,
The German international has been linked to a departure from Real Madrid, and is wanted by
"Personally, I would like to see Toni Kroos at PSG," the former Barça man said.
"He can also play in a more advanced position, but in the style that suits PSG, he is exceptional.
"He is a player I admire a lot and for a long time. He can play the three positions in midfield and in particular in front of the defence."
Thiago Motta retired this summer after seven seasons with Paris Saint-Germain, whom he joined from Inter.
Kroos has had injury problems this season, but has just won his third straight Champions League medal with the Merengues.
Could this have something to do with
Speaking to famous newspaper Le Parisien, the former Inter man said that he would like to see Toni Kroos replace him in the middle of the Parc des Princes.
When does Flight HS13 start on Channel 4?
Dutch show Flight HS13 - or Vlucht HS13 in its native Netherlands - will be starting on Channel 4 tonight (Tuesday, April 24) at 10pm.
Following broadcast, the whole first season of Flight HS13 will be available to watch on Channel 4’s video-on-demand service All4.
However, Flight HS13 will also be broadcast on a linear weekly basis for those who prefer to watch shows in instalments rather than binge watching.
The drama is one chosen for Channel 4 by television producer Walter Iuzzolino as part of the broadcaster’s Walter Presents selection.
Iuzzolino chooses a range of foreign language TV programmes to be broadcast both on Channel 4 and available to stream via video-on-demand service Walter Presents.
RICHMOND HILL, Ga. — Bob Hodgdon, son of the late Robert Hodgdon of Tremont and Clarice Maclure of Brewer, and brother of comedian Jason “Krazy Jake” Hodgdon and Bar Harbor resident Theresa Hodgdon, won an Outstanding Biology Teacher Award from the National Association of Biology Teachers.
In the past, Hodgdon also has been named the Middle Grades Science Teacher of the Year by the Georgia Science Teachers Association and the Outstanding Environmental Educator by SeaWorld and Busch Gardens. He also won the Presidential Innovation Award for Environmental Factors from the EPA and White House Council on Environmental Quality.
Hodgdon is a graduate of the University of Maine at Orono and Saint Michael’s College in Colchester, Vt. He teaches at Richmond Hill Middle School and lives in Richmond Hill with his wife, Stacey, and his two children, Abigail and Connor.
EgyptAir will resume flights to Japan after four years of interruption. The Star Alliance member will launch weekly Cairo-Tokyo Narita service from Oct. 29.
EgyptAir chairman and CEO Safwat Musallam said the airline will use a 346-seat Boeing 777-300ER on the new service.
The Egyptian flag carrier previously operated direct flights to Tokyo and Osaka, but the routes were suspended after the Egyptian revolution of 2011, called the January 25 Revolution, and resumed for a short period until they were suspended completely in 2013.
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A fast-moving fire erupted inside a home in Newark Saturday morning and jumped to other buildings, leaving dozens of people displaced.The fire started at a home on Fleming Avenue just before 2 a.m. and quickly spread.to three adjacent multi-family homes.The fire went to three alarms as over 100 firefighters responded. It took them several hours to bring the blaze under control.Four firefighters suffered minor injuries. No one inside the homes was seriously hurt.The fire is not considered suspicious. Officials say it appears to have been touched off by a space heater.The Red Cross said at least 39 people were forced out of their homes and are in need of emergency assistance.----------
NEW YORK, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Plains Pipeline LP set a new committed rate for a portion of its crude pipeline in Lea County, New Mexico, to be effective Feb. 1 according to a filing with a U.S. regulator.
* Plains set a rate of 85.17 cents per barrel for committed shippers with a 10-year commitment for a minimum acreage dedication of 4,500 acres.
* Plains established the rate for the first time in this filing. (Reporting by Devika Krishna Kumar in New York Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
The Cubs and Brewers, who wrapped up a three-game series against each other just eight days ago, go at it again for three more beginning Monday at Wrigley Field. Chicago took two of three from Milwaukee on April 7-9.
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Malia Obama is continuing her internship with movie producer Harvey Weinstein!
The 18-year-old daughter of former president Barack Obama was spotted as she headed into the company’s office building on Tuesday (February 14) in New York City.
Malia was keeping it casual for the afternoon in the office, where she is reportedly reading through scripts to present to executives.
Just a few days earlier, rapper Drake took to his Instagram to share a photo with Malia and Barack from their time in the White House.
“Got off stage and saw this in my email. Hope you are somewhere at peace with the family. We miss ya g,” he captioned the image.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Kevin Durant scored 13 of his 33 points in the second quarter and matched his season-high with six 3-pointers, and the Golden State Warriors held on to beat the Sacramento Kings 119-104 on Friday night.
Three nights after getting blown out in Utah while suffering their worst loss of the season, the defending NBA champs looked a little sluggish early before pulling away to even the season series with Sacramento and give coach Steve Kerr his 248th career victory.
Golden State also improved to 11-0 in games following losses while spoiling Sacramento coach Dave Joeger's return to the bench.
It wasn't easy keeping that streak going.
A cold front moves through Tuesday afternoon reinforcing cold air and bringing windy conditions. We’ll be breezy through the afternoon with northwest wind at 10 to 15mph and gusts up to 25mph. North Georgia will experience stronger wind with advisories likely put in place for sustained wind at 20mph and gusts up to 35mph.
Wednesday is off to a cooler start in the upper 20s with a calm and sunny afternoon in the lower 50s. Thursday and Friday are more seasonable with mornings in the mid to upper 30s and afternoons in the upper 50s. Another cold front comes through Thursday, but it won’t bring any precipitation with it. The next best shot for rain showers isn’t until this coming Monday.
Beijing: Chinese premier Li Keqiang has addressed the accusation of "Chinese influence" head on, saying his country's assistance to developing countries was simply fulfilling its international responsibilities and was “not infiltration”.
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang and vice premiers, from left, Sun Chunlan, Hu Chunhua, Han Zheng, and Liu He leave after a press conference. Photo: AP
Chinese president Xi Jinping also emphasised the point, saying on Tuesday that China's intent should not be misinterpreted.
“China will never seek hegemony and will never engage in expansion. Only those who are accustomed to threatening others will regard everyone as a threat,” Xi told the closing sessions of the National People's Congress.
The tougher language by Xi appeared to be a response to the United States recently labelling China a strategic threat.
Asked at his annual press conference about the potential of the US launching a trade war, Li responded that China will “act rationally instead of being led by emotions”.
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We might have to go back and revisit 21 and Over, the 2013 comedy starring Skylar Astin and Miles Teller.
Astin whom you may recognize from Pitch Perfect, appears with Teller (Divergent, Fantastic Four) in the film, in which the boys show up to help a straight-laced friend celebrate his 21st birthday!
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House majority leader on U.S. relationship with France, strategy for dealing with Iran and North Korea.
TORONTO — Canada's main stock index closed higher Wednesday helped by broad-based gains in the health-care, energy, and gold sectors.
The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 41.56 points at 16,304.72 on a day that saw lighter than usual trading.
In New York, Wall Street markets were closed for the U.S. July 4 holiday.
The Canadian dollar averaged 76.09 cents US, up 0.07 of a US cent.
Iraq: Army forces say 60% of Eastern Mosul has been captured to Islamic state group fighters
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A 53-year-old biker had to be taken to hospital in a critical condition after a car with up to nine undocumented people crashed into his bike. The biker’s condition is now described as stable. A 33-year-old Pole at the wheel of a British lorry took action to avoid the car that caused the accident, skidded and ended up jack-knifed across the lanes of the motorway. The motorway was closed for two hours following the accident.
The undocumented people were picked up while standing by the roadside. They were unhurt. Their nationality is unclear.
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Police are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information to come forward after a burglary in the Barton New Town area of Torquay. In the course of the incident offenders entered a property in Windward Road and stole a handbag containing cash and bank cards.
It happened between 11.15pm on Saturday and 9.45am on Sunday.
Police have used the incident as an opportunity to remind residents to ensure that their property is secure. Crime prevention advice can be found on the Devon and Cornwall Police website.
Meanhile, anyone with information on the incident at Windward Road is asked to contact police via 101@dc.police.uk or by calling 101 quoting crime reference CR/107225/17. Information can also be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or reporting online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org
Scientists working off the coast of Namibia filmed a video of two killer whales attacking a dolphin, Daily Mail writes.
It is reported that the researchers were studying the consequences of an oil spill when they saw the two predators chasing the dolphin. The video shows one of the killer whales appearing on the surface, holding the dolphin in its mouth before diving into the water.
READ MORE: ‘Ignorant and Selfish' Tourists Kill Young Dolphin by Taking Selfies (PHOTOS)
According to Simon Elven, one of the researchers, the next day the gnawed remains of the Heaviside dolphin were discovered.
Elven said that during his 20 year career working with marine animals, he has never seen such disfigured bodies.
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ISLAMABAD, Jun 14 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain has
congratulated the Pakistan cricket team on their tremendous
victory in the semi-final of the Champions Trophy 2017 against
England on Wednesday.
He said that the national team demonstrated outstanding
performance in all fields of the game.
The President expressed the hope that the national team
will also meet the aspirations of the nation through their
excellent performance in the final.
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Teammates might have each other’s backs, but NFL teams rarely, if ever, do right by players. David Harris, shown here addressing thet Jets after a home game last season, was cut long after free agency and on the same day he participated in a voluntary OTA.
Ahead of the 70th Independence Day, the iconic Gateway of India was lit up in tricolor to mark the celebrations. The Gateway of India was illuminated to attract more tourists across India. Security across the city's prominent places and its nearby areas has been increased with complete CCTV surveillance, to prevent any untoward incident. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be addressing the nation from the ramparts of Red Fort at 7:30 am, to commence the celebrations of Independence Day.
BRIEF- Kenedix Residential Investment to acquire trust beneficial rights of property for 7.5 bln yen
* Says it plans to acquire trust beneficial rights of a Tokyo-based property, for 7.5 billion yen, on Aug. 22
ISLAMABAD : Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Monday said the government wants to promote poetry and literature to create tolerance, empathy and goodwill in the country.
He expressed these views while talking to his Special Assistant on National History and Literary Heritage, Irfan Siddiqui who called on him in Islamabad.
The Prime Minister assured him that, “The government will provide all kind of cooperation to the intellectual and literary institutions.”
A state electric utility confirmed on Friday it had found on one of its laptops a malware code the U.S. government says is used by Russian hackers. The Burlington Electric Department said U.S. utilities were alerted by the Department of Homeland Security on Thursday of a malware code used in Grizzly Steppe, the name Homeland Security has applied to a Russian campaign linked to recent hacks.
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A little while back, I went to a reunion of my year at my old (women’s) college at Cambridge, which was both heart-warming and mildly dispiriting.
The heart-warming bit was seeing old friends and establishing that no one changes, other than putting on weight.
The dispiriting part, besides the no-show of Tilda Swinton, was meeting the college president, a nice woman from the charity sector who was anxious to put the best possible face on the college, not least because she hoped we might give it money.
April 24 (Reuters) - Argonaut Gold Inc:
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The market is once again second-guessing whether the Federal Reserve can lift rates again this year. The yield on the two-year Treasury note, which tends to rise alongside expectations for interest rate increases, fell to 1.29% from its early-July level of 1.41%, the highest since 2008. In the fed funds futures market, where traders wager […]
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The reason American politics is so unsettled right now goes well beyond Donald Trump. It also involves the state of the major parties.
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Nokia has announced it will re-launch the world’s most loved mobile phone - the Nokia 3310!
The Nokia 3310 was first launched in 2000 and some people are still using them.
To date, 126 millions Nokia 3310 phones have been sold.
The 3310 won cult status because of its near indestructible durability.
It also featured much loved games such as ‘Snake II’ and ‘Space Impact’.
The new incarnation of the phone will be sold for just €59 and will be launched at the Mobile World Congress later this month.
The battery life on the new 3310 is expected to much greater than the power used to operate modern day smart phones.
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The Department of Veterans Affairs released guidelines for 100 percent-financed rehabilitation loans for veterans that were much needed. Until recently, a VA-financed home had to be pretty much perfect, but with the new program, financing can be added to bring homes up to the standards of the VA. The rehab work is limited to repairs and upgrades and must be completed within 90 days. The funds can't be used for structural additions, but buyers could reportedly add a room as long as it doesn't involve removing a load-bearing wall. As with any loan, the appraisal must support the purchase price and value of the proposed improvements.
The loan limits are $35,000 and can include such things as roof repairs, floor repairs, electrical and plumbing repairs and replacements, HVAC repair and replacement, foundation repairs and energy efficiency upgrades. The nice thing is that it can all be one purchase loan instead of a second loan being needed for the improvements.
Story highlights Police say the captain was "behaving oddly before he became unconscious"
He was charged with having control of an aircraft while impaired
London (CNN) A pilot who allegedly passed out in the cockpit of a Boeing 737 in Canada was arrested on suspicion of being drunk, police said.
Capt. Miroslav Gronych was "behaving oddly before he became unconscious in the cockpit," Calgary Police said. The 37-year-old Slovak national was due to fly the plane, with 99 passengers and six crew members, from Calgary to Regina and Winnipeg, before flying on to Cancun, Mexico.
He was charged with having control of an aircraft while impaired.
"Initial tests conducted by police indicate the pilot was severely impaired by alcohol," police said in a statement.
Budget airline Sunwing apologized for their pilot's behavior and commended the rest of the crew for their diligence in handling what they described as a "very unfortunate matter."
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Rogers High School’s Michael Sexton was drafted in the 38th round of the 2013 baseball draft. This year, the San Francisco Giants drafted him in the 14th round. PETER HALEY THE NEWS TRIBUNE file
WASHINGTON (AP) - The State Department says it has received "a handful of reports" from American citizens who say they've experienced symptoms similar to those in attacks of U.S. government workers in Havana. But the U.S. isn't vouching for those reports.
The United States last week issued a travel warning that urges American travelers to stay away from Cuba. The warning said attacks on government personnel have occurred in Havana hotels and the U.S. can't make sure that Americans who stay at hotels wouldn't be harmed.
A State Department official says in the days following the travel warning, some citizens reported having similar symptoms after traveling to Cuba. The official says the U.S. government has "no way of verifying" whether they were harmed by the same attacks that have targeted government employees.
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Filmmaker Woody Allen, left, greets actress Diane Keaton onstage to give her the 45th AFI Life Achievement Award during a gala tribute to her at the Dolby Theatre on Thursday, June 8, 2017, in Los Angeles. Photo by Chris Pizzello
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Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius broke down in tears after Real Madrid defeat
Liverpool goalkeeper Karius gifted two goals to Real Madrid as the La Liga side emerged 3-1 winners in Kiev on Saturday.
The 24-year-old German broke down in tears after the game and made apologetic gestures to the travelling Liverpool fans.
But fellow countryman Hamann, won won the 2004/05 Champions League with Liverpool, has questioned Karius’ reaction to the defeat.
"My sympathy with Karius is limited," he told Sport Bild. "We don't have to discuss that he decided the final with his two mistakes.
OCEANSIDE, Calif. — A single-vehicle collision turned fatal Tuesday morning, said Oceanside Police Department.
Around 3:45 a.m., police responded to a crash on SR-76 and Canyon Drive. Officers say they found a driver trapped in a vehicle upon arrival.
Oceanside Fire Department used Jaws of Life to remove the victim who was taken to Scripps Memorial Hospital in Encinitas where she died from her injuries.
The victim was identified as a 68-year-old female.
Her name is being withheld pending notification of family members.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation
The French bulldog, “Ms. Tata” was dressed in her cold weather gear Dec. 10, 2017, as tourists and locals gathered in Wynwood Yard for reggae music. The cold weather is expected to stick around for a few days. CARL JUSTE cjuste@miamiherald.com
RICHARDSON DHALAI A number of campuses have been earmarked for closure by the University of T&T
Police charged a man with stunt driving after clocking a vehicle going more than 50 km/h over the speed limit on a highway east of Chatham.
Chatham-Kent OPP observed a vehicle going more than 130 km/h on Highway 40, where the speed limit is 80 km/h, near Fairview Line Sunday at 7:45 p.m., police said.
A Kent Bridge man, 32, was charged with stunt driving, an offence under the Highway Traffic Act.
Police also issued a seven-day licence suspension and impounded the man’s vehicle for a week.
NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway and JPMorgan Chase & Co. to create health care company "free from profit-making incentives ".
Many Sikhs in Nankana Sahib, the birthplace of Sikh's first master Guru Nanak Dev, led by Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee General Secretary Gopal Singh Chawla held an anti-India demonstration on Sunday. AMRITSAR: Many Sikhs in Nankana Sahib , the birthplace of Sikh's first master Guru Nanak Dev, led by Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee General Secretary Gopal Singh Chawla held an anti-India demonstration on Sunday.
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Police have launched an arson investigation after a playground at an elementary school in the city’s Don Mills neighbourhood was completely destroyed by fire.
Police say that Toronto Fire Services was called to the grounds of Norman Ingram Public School near Don Mills Road and Lawrence Avenue at around 1:50 a.m.
Once on scene, police say that emergency responders found a playground at the rear of the school completely engulfed in flames and were unable to prevent its destruction.
Police say that there area where the school is located is “sparsely travelled by pedestrians and traffic” at the time that the fire broke out. Police are asking anyone who was in the area and saw or heard anything suspicious between 1 a.m. and 2:30 a.m. to come forward.
Residents in the area with surveillance cameras are also being asked to review their footage from that time period for any suspicious activity or vehicles.
Anthony Davis now has the franchise scoring record for the New Orleans Pelicans.
Anthony Davis is 24 years old.
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Tunisian charged with murder of Pole; event sparks riots
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Polish authorities have charged a Tunisian citizen with murder in the stabbing death of a 21-year-old Polish man on New Year's Eve, a case that sparked violent protests over the weekend.
The trouble began Saturday evening when the Pole, identified only as Daniel, got into a quarrel with the employees of a kebab restaurant in Elk, in northeastern Poland.
Prosecutor Wojciech Piktel said Monday that investigators are still unsure of all the circumstances, but it appears Daniel took two bottles of a beverage from the restaurant without paying. In the ensuing brawl, a 26-year-old cook in the restaurant used his knife to deliver two fatal stabs to Daniel.
Some of the most basic dental care procedures can be very difficult for patients with developmental disabilities, such as Down syndrome, cerebral palsy or autism.
That’s why there’s a long waiting list of those clients waiting for dental surgery that has to take place in the hospital.
The province has announced some funding so that an additional 900 dental surgeries can take place in B.C.
Faith Bodnar of Inclusion B.C. says it’s very good news because often, during a dental surgery other procedures or tests can be done…..
Dental care ranges from preventive care to fillings, root canals, tooth extractions, crowns and dentures.
In 2016-17, the Island Health Region had the highest number of patients waiting 26 weeks or more for dental procedures at 20 per cent.
Dental treatments and surgeries are performed in 52 hospitals throughout the province, including in the Cowichan District Hospital.
TOWNSEND (WATE) – Park rangers are searching for a Blount County teen believed to be lost in the southwestern area of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Austin Bohanan, 18, was reported missing around 6:30 p.m. on Sunday. Thirteen members of the Park Search and Rescue Team began a ground search Monday morning, focused on the southwest area of the park near Highway 129.
No other details have been released at this time.
Business in Cameroon | The restaurant chain Brioche Dorée, controlled by the French group Le Duff, which was announced since 2016, was finally launched on December 5, 2017, in Cameroon.
The restaurant is located inside Carrefour’s mall in Douala, good sources revealed. Indeed, alongside CFAO Retail whose “club des marques” (brands club) it joined in 2015, Le Duff partnered with Carrefour.
In the framework of Le Duff’s expansion plans in Africa, four Brioche Dorée will be opened in Cameroon. Under these plans, the group aims to open 30 restaurants in 7 African countries (Cameroon, Nigeria, Côte d’Ivoire, Congo, Gabon, Ghana, and DRC) in the next 10 years.
Brioche Dorée boasts of being the leading French fast-food with over 500 restaurants in the world and more than 125,000 sandwiches sold daily.
(Washington Time) – Some members of the gay-rights community are adding the letter ‘K,’ for “kink,” to the ever-expanding acronym of identities.
The official acronym is now LGBTQQICAPF2K+ according to the magazine The Gay UK. That stands for “Lesbian,” “Gay,” “Bisexual,” “Transgender,” “Queer,” “Questioning,” “Intersex,” “Curious,” “Asexual,” “Agender,” “Ally,” “Pansexual,” “Polysexual,” “Friends and family,” “Two-spirit” and “Kink.”
The Gay UK said the acronym has been growing since the 90s “out of a need to move away from the limiting ‘gay community’” and to “encompass any community that defines itself as anything but heterosexual or cisgender.”
Five-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter and Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee Mary Chapin Carpenter hits the road in 2017, returning to the Pabst. She will perform songs from her expansive 14-album catalog and new songs from her latest record The Things That We Are Made Of, released May 6, 2016.
While we still difficult to get out of our blankets in the morning, a viral video of two young girls comfortably frolicking in the snow has totally amazed us.Recently, two Siberian girls Yulia and Ekaterina performed yoga in ice-cold temperatures, as low as -41 degrees Celsius (-42 Fahrenheit). The two ladies seemed oblivious of the cold as they stretch and bend in the snow doing Chakrasana and Surya Namaskar, with ease."We're used to the cold and the frost," Yuliya told RT 's Ruptly video agency. "We never thought this would surprise anyone here.''The girls hail from the town of Tynda in the Amur region of Russia's Far East, where average January temperatures stand at about -30 degrees Celsius. No wonder they are used to it!
× Special Marine Warning in effect until 2:15PM CDT for portions of the south end of Lake Michigan
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHICAGO HAS ISSUED A
* SPECIAL MARINE WARNING FOR…
NEARSHORE WATERS FROM WILMETTE HARBOR TO MICHIGAN CITY…
OPEN WATERS FROM WILMETTE HARBOR TO MICHIGAN CITY OUT TO MID
LAKE…
* UNTIL 215 PM CDT
* AT 113 PM CDT…A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WAS LOCATED 9 NM SOUTH OF
MONTROSE HARBOR…MOVING NORTHEAST AT 15 KNOTS.
HAZARD…WIND GUSTS TO 40 KNOTS AND LARGE HAIL.
SOURCE…RADAR INDICATED.
IMPACT…SMALL CRAFT COULD BE DAMAGED IN BRIEFLY HIGHER WINDS AND
SUDDENLY HIGHER WAVES. LARGE HAIL COULD RESULT IN
STRUCTURAL DAMAGE.
* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE…
MONTROSE HARBOR.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
MOVE TO SAFE HARBOR IMMEDIATELY AS GUSTY WINDS AND HIGH WAVES ARE
EXPECTED.
FREQUENT LIGHTNING IS OCCURRING WITH THIS STORM. IF CAUGHT ON THE
OPEN WATER STAY BELOW DECK IF POSSIBLE…KEEP AWAY FROM UNGROUNDED
METAL OBJECTS.
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Living in the Light Ministries, Bayou Vista, sponsoring a weekly community/unity prayer service at 6 p.m. Tuesdays at alternate locations. All churches invited for an hour of power. Dec. 12 gathering at Miracle Revival Christian Center, 1200 Saturn Road, Bayou Vista. Public invited.
MUSICAL
First Baptist Church, 1915 Victor II Blvd., Morgan City, choir presents “Joy Has Dawned,” a Christmas cantata, at 10:45 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 17. Public invited. For info call 985-384-5920.
All you need to know ahead of the Premier League game between Liverpool and Watford on March 17.
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Hyderabad: Multiple Sclerosis Society India (MSSI) Hyderabad Chapter is organising a walk to create awareness about MS disease at Parade Grounds, Secunderabad on Sunday from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. MS is a disabling disease of the brain and spinal cord where the immune system attacks the protective sheath that covers nerve fibers and causes communication problems between the brain and the rest of the body.
Meena Gupta, Charter Chairperson, MSSI Hyderabad Chapter said “Multiple Sclerosis is an incurable disease. It mainly affects the age group of 15 to 40 years. However, we can control it with use of drugs”. Research is happening across the world to find the actual cause for the disease, said Meena adding that this auto immune disease in human does not lead to death. According to MSSI Hyderabad Chapter, the aim of the walk is to create awareness on MS and the society is coming forward for supporting those patients.
One of NASA's delivery services is paying tribute to John Glenn, as it gets set to launch supplies to the International Space Station.
A mighty Atlas rocket is providing Tuesday's lift, just as it did for Glenn 55 years ago.
The unmanned rocket is poised to blast off at 11:11 a.m. from Cape Canaveral, Florida, carrying a commercial cargo ship named the S.S. John Glenn.
Following Glenn's death in December, Orbital ATK asked his widow, Annie, for permission to use his name for the spacecraft.
Glenn, an original Mercury 7 astronaut, became the first American to orbit the Earth in 1962. He returned to orbit in the space shuttle in 1998 at age 77, the oldest person ever to fly in space.
Taylor Swift performs "Out of the Woods" at the 58th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California February 15, 2016.
DENVER (Reuters) - Pop star Taylor Swift on Friday won a preliminary round in a federal court trial stemming from her allegation that she was groped by a Colorado disc jockey, as the judge dismissed the DJ's rival claim accusing the singer of wrongfully getting him fired.
The ruling by U.S. District Judge William Martinez left intact Swift's assault and battery countersuit against David Mueller, who had asserted he was falsely accused by the recording star and ousted from his $150,000-a-year job at radio station KYGO-FM under pressure from her.
Ever meet a dog and wonder what breed it is? We did, and now we've got the answer.
Be prepared for slower moving traffic along Highway 41 starting Tuesday. The Indiana Department of Transportation says they'll be closing some lanes to repair a railroad crossing.
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It is in the knowledge of the genuine conditions of our lives that we must draw our strength to live and our reasons for living.
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President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania and their 11-year-old son Barron kicked off the annual White House Easter Egg Roll on Monday.
“This is the 139th easter egg roll. Think of it, 139,” Trump said from the balcony overlooking the south grounds of the executive mansion. He was accompanied by somebody dressed up in an Easter bunny costume.
The Trumps then went down and joined the crowd briefly.
The day-long, family-oriented event features many activities including an actual roll in which kids race against each other, pushing colored eggs along the ground with a wooden spoon.
“We will be stronger and bigger and better as a nation than ever before,” said Trump, before wishing the crowd a happy Easter under overcast skies in Washington.
The Easter egg roll at the White House was started in 1878 when Rutherford Hayes was president.
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Jeremy Messersmith performs at The Current's 12th birthday party at First Avenue.
Minneapolis-based singer/songwriter Jeremy Messersmith embarks Monday on what he is calling "the best road trip ever."
He will perform 50 free micro shows in scenic and notable locations across America. The first one will be in Powderhorn Park in Minneapolis starting at 10:03 a.m.
Messersmith will play his "11 Obscenely Optimistic Songs for Ukulele."
He originally released them as a songbook and encouraged his fans to record themselves performing them and then post the videos on YouTube.
Here are Dan Lawonn and his 4-year-old daughter Selby with their rendition of Messersmith's composition.
THE Bureau of Immigration has cancelled the missionary visa of an Australian nun who was arrested recently for participating in protest rallies, according to a radio report on Wednesday.
Sister Patricia Fox, 71, has been asked to leave the country or face deportation, the report said, quoting an Immigration order.
Fox has been in the country for more than a decade.
Lorne Gallinger
With heavy hearts, the family of Lorne Gallinger, 53, announce his passing after a short illness on January 28, 2017.
Born December 19, 1963 in Atikokan, Lorne grew up here and moved to Portage La Prairie, Manitoba, as a young man. He worked as a painter and drywaller. Fishing and camping were among his favourite pastimes.
He is survived by the love of his life, Diane, son Gordon, daughter Jamie, and grandchildren Jailin and Leeson; siblings Brian (Shirley), Doug (Bev), Karen (Kim), Ron (Laverne), Donna (Mark), Carol (Rick), Billy (Anna); and numerous nieces and nephews.
Lorne was pre-deceased by his parents, Gordon and Evelyn Gallinger, brother Glen, and sister Darlene.
A service will be held in Portage La Prairie at a later date.
The author of a children's book with a pluralistic message about religious diversity in Jerusalem has expressed anger about the way...
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – One person was seriously injured after a car smashed into a Mehlville area church Friday night.
The accident happened at 10 p.m. at Hope Vineyard Church.
As of 11:15 p.m. Friday, police had not identified the cause of the crash.
It’s a new year and tax season will be in full swing very soon.
As always there are some new tax laws to be aware of. Washington area accountant Tony Showalter says one of the big changes concerns businesses and their 1099 forms. That’s the form businesses must file with those who have provided services at their business throughout 2016..
Fellow accountant Tyson Wagler reminds business owners that the IRS scrutinizes whether the form should be a 1099 or a W2 and it’s important to learn from your accountant which form is needed.
It also involved two motorcycles on northbound I-5 FERNDALE — A young woman is dead following a Thursday-night car crash on Interstate 5 near Grandview Road. Makyla Carpenter, 18, of Ferndale, was a passenger in the 2000 Volkswagen Passat driven by Tristen Florence, 21, also of Ferndale. Florence was driving northbound in the left lane…
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Baku. 21 August. REPORT.AZ/ On August 21, SOCAR President Rovnag Abdullayev has met with Alexey Miller, Chairman of the Gazprom OJSC Management Committee, and then with Rosneft CEO Igor Sechin in St. Petersburg.
Report informs citing the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan Republic (SOCAR), during the meetings, future development issues of mutual cooperation between SOCAR and Gazprom, Rosneft were discussed. The meeting has also exchanged views on the issue.
Edinson Cavani says he wants to win the Copa Libertadores with a Uruguayan club once his career with Paris Saint-Germain draws to a close.
Uruguay striker Cavani scored his 157th PSG goal against Montpellier last weekend, taking him beyond Zlatan Ibrahimovic as the Ligue 1 giants all-time top goalscorer.
Cavani left his homeland in January 2007, swapping Danubio for Palermo, before going on to represent Napoli and PSG in Europe.
The Copa Libertadores has not been won by a Uruguayan side since Nacional's triumph in 1988 - a piece of history Cavani hopes to rewrite.
"I want to go back to Uruguay and win the Libertadores," Cavani told Radio Sport890.
"I can't tell you the name of the club yet, but I'm a man of projects. So, if an important project comes along, then I really want the Libertadores and I like challenges.
"I want a Uruguayan club to win it again."
× Car accident causes delays along I-40 Eastbound
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — An accident involving multiple vehicles is causing traffic delays along I-40 Tuesday afternoon.
According to TDOt, the accident happened near the Appling Road exit around 5:30 p.m.
The right lanes heading eastbound are blocked. Avoid the area if you can.
These kiosks charge your phone so you can shop A good cell phone charge is hard to come by when you’re out and about, but a growing number of retailers are offering kiosks that allow customers to charge their...
Debutantes trade ball gowns for rockin' New Year's frocks Forty-six American women will make their bows to society this year at the International Debutante Ball at the Waldorf-Astoria — but only five of them will be representing the Big Apple and its metro area. The ball, which...
Come out to the 2017 Taste of the Coastal Bend presented by iHeart Media and Miller Lite, the taste begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Solomon P. Ortiz Center and tickets are $20. You can try different foods from across the Coastal Bend, while listening to live music and enjoy a beautiful view of the Port of Corpus Christi, all while helping benefit the Ronald McDonald House of Corpus Christi! For $50, you can help benefit the Ronald McDonald House and get VIP tickets to the event.... Come out to the 2017 Taste of the Coastal Bend presented by iHeart Media and Miller Lite, the taste begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Solomon P. Ortiz Center and tickets are $20.
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March 28 Jiangsu Huaxicun Co., Ltd.:
* Says it plans to raise 14.9 percent stake in Shenzhen-based securities firm, up from 0 percent
* Says the total investment at 1.25 billion yuan
Source text in Chinese:goo.gl/0vPVvy
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March 29 Fullerton Technology Co Ltd:
* Says the co will use undistributed profit to pay cash dividends of T$1.82 per share to shareholders for FY 2016
Source text in Chinese:goo.gl/mA0KAK
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will stop importing iron, iron ore and seafood from starting tomorrow as it implements new UN sanctions, the commerce ministry said today.
had pledged to fully enforce the latest sanctions against its diplomatic ally after coming under pressure from the United States to do more to compel to drop its nuclear weapons programme.
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MOUNT VERNON, Va. (AP) - A week after Mount Vernon launched a campaign against Dominion Energy's plans to build a natural gas compressor station across the Potomac River from the Virginia estate, the company says it is seeking an alternate location.
The Washington Post reported Tuesday that both Mount Vernon and Dominion said they would work to find a new site for the facility initially planned for Charles County, Maryland.
Dominion spokesman Karl Neddenien says the company is working with George Washington's former estate to "resolve the matter amicably." Neither company officials nor Mount Vernon officials would give the newspaper further details.
Mount Vernon says the facility would disrupt the property's view of the Potomac and pose an environmental threat.
Environmental groups fighting the compressor station say a different site wouldn't ease their concerns.
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There is an ongoing awareness on HIV/AIDS across the world to sensitive people about knowing their status and taking appropriate measures to stay safe.
This viral photo was shared online recently by a family. The woman is HIV+ while the husband and the children are negative to the deadly virus.
The World Health Organization has constantly advised people to regularly check their HIV status for the betterment of their health and future.
Fragman has scored a viral hit with his cover of Rush's "Tom Sawyer" where he simultaneously plays the guitar, drums and sings the rock anthem. He shared the video on YouTube and has accumulated over 506,000 views of the clip so far.
His Facebook bills him as "a unique and exciting solo artist who performs original material through singing, playing guitar and drumming . . . all at the same time. All Live. No Looping. Fragman has an innovative approach to the one man band concept. The Solo Trio."
The new Rush cover follows Fragman's releases of his solo trio cover of The Black Keys' "Lonely Boy". Check out the Rush cover here.
About Carer Support Group East Belfast
The peer support group gives people the opportunity to meet with others who understand some of what they are going through. Run by a facilitator, the sessions offer a chance to ask questions, get information and share experiences in a safe and supportive environment.
Paris St-Germain (PSG) shocked Barcelona in a tough match of the round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League.
Angel Di Maria set the League One side in the lead with a stunning free-kick, just before Julian Draxler added a second in the 40th minute of the game.
The first half ended with the hosts dominating the match.
The strong attacking force of Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar failed to give visiting Barcelona any hope of victory on Tuesday night.
Instead, Di Maria curled an effort into the top corner of their visitors’ goal-post while Edinson Cavani sealed the win with a powerful fourth.
The defeat leaves Luis Enrique’s side with huge task to remain in the champions league when they host PSG in the return leg on March 8.
"I'm his right-hand man in the film so it was quite gratifying to work with one of my heroes," Shaw told THR.
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April 28 S&P
* S&P says ratings on the Republic Of the Philippines affirmed at 'BBB/A-2'; outlook stable
* S&P says affirming 'BBB' long-term and 'A-2' short-term sovereign credit ratings on the philippines
* S&P says also affirming 'AXA/AXA-2' ASEAN regional scale ratings on the Philippines
* S&P says stable outlook balances the Philippines' lower middle-income economy and policy vulnerabilities against its strong external position
* S&P says ratings on Philippines reflect assessment of its strong external position, featuring ample foreign exchange reserves,low and declining external debt
* S&P on Philippines - believe the Duterte administration will broadly continue with fiscal and economic development policies of previous administration Source text (bit.ly/2pbP3iP)
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) - A Norwegian aluminum maker operating in Brazil is apologizing for polluting a river and promising to make changes so that it doesn't happen again.
In a statement Monday, the CEO of Norsk Hydro, Svein Richard Brandtzaeg, called the discharge of rain and surface water into the Para River "unacceptable." Brandtzaeg went on to apologize and say an ongoing environmental review of its practices would be expanded.
The company's plant is located in the city of Barcarena in the northern state of Para. Last month, residents alerted environmental authorities to a reddish hue in puddles and flooded areas near the river after some heavy rains.
Authorities said they found areas of irregular discharge. The company initially said it had not released untreated water into the environment, then said it would investigate.
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A discussion is currently underway between MPs of the Joint Opposition (JO) and former President Mahinda Rajapaksa at the latter’s official residence in Wijerama Mawatha, Colombo.
Party representatives said that the 20th Amendment to the Constitution, which was submitted to Parliament by the JVP, will be extensively discussed during the meeting.
The meeting commenced this evening with the participation of a number of Joint Opposition members, who also spoke to the media upon arrival at the venue.
Aaah, it”s a changing world. Remember in the old Classic Rock years how the coverage of a music festival generally centered upon the performers?
Well, like pay phones and common courtesy those days are gone. Who played at the recent Coachella concert? Who knows…and I’m betting that even though they were there, these folks didn’t know either!
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Less than a month after hosting MLS Cup, BMO Field saw another big event on New Year's Day -- the Centennial Classic, an NHL game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Detroit Red Wings. For the game, which celebrated 100 years of the NHL, Toronto FC's home stadium, BMO Field, got a temporary ice rink.
Check out some photos of how the venue looked in its hockey set-up.
The Maple Leafs, who are also owned by TFC's owners, won the game, 5-4, thanks to Auston Matthews's overtime winner.
Watch BMO Field get an ice rink in 30 seconds ahead of the #NHL100 #CentennialClassic https://t.co/Iv1b8HDtjq pic.twitter.com/YeBlmqfC4V — TorontoStar (@TorontoStar) December 28, 2016
PHOTO OF THE DAY: @ColinDMello snapped this photo at the Centennial Classic alumni hockey game at BMO Field on Saturday. pic.twitter.com/vYaWElR7fP — CTV Toronto (@CTVToronto) December 31, 2016
Indian policemen and rescue workers search for survivors amid the rubble after a landslide caused by a cloudburst swept two buses off the road into a gorge, in Mandi district, in Himachal Pradesh, India, August 13, 2017.
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - A massive landslide caused by a cloudburst swept two buses off the road into a gorge in Himachal Pradesh state, killing more than 40 people, an official said.
Rescuers recovered 47 dead bodies on Sunday before search operations were called off. No other passengers were known to be missing, Krishan Kumar, a public relations officer at the National Disaster Response Force, told Reuters.
"We will do a confirmatory search tomorrow morning," Kumar said. "But reports suggest all the bodies have been recovered."
The incident happened in Mandi district, 431 km (268 miles) north of New Delhi early on Sunday morning, local media reported.
Bollywood diva Deepika Padukone is not the one to back down in the face of trouble. The recent debacle raised over her film ‘Padmaavat’ is a shining example of her being steadfast and perseverant.
In a recent interview, the actress recalled an incident of harassment at the age of 14 and her quick response.
Deepika said that she went out with her family for dinner once and was walking down the street when the incident occurred. The actress said that she was walking behind her parents when a man brushed past her.
She said that she had two choices; either to confront the man for inappropriate behaviour or let that slide — Deepika opted for the former.
The actress said she went up to him, grabbed the man by his collar and slapped him hard.
The actress’ act of gumption is surely inspirational for other women dealing with unwanted advances.
year-old North West girl has been rescued from a suspected brothel after allegedly being kidnapped and forced into prostitution, the Hawks said on Thursday.
Her alleged abductors briefly appeared in the Lichtenburg Magistrate's Court on Wednesday on charges of abduction, rape, sexual exploitation and trafficking. They cannot be identified until they have pleaded to the charges.
Hawks spokesperson Captain Tlangelani Rikhotso said the two women were arrested in an operation last week.
The women, aged 20 and 22, allegedly abducted the teen at a hiking spot in Lichtenburg on April 8.
"It is alleged the two suspects... forced [the teenager] into prostitution, drugs and alcohol consumption," Rikhotso said in a statement.
The Hawks responded to a tip-off and, with the assistance of the tactical response unit, found the girl at the house.
She has been taken to a place of safety.
The women will remain in custody until their next court appearance on June 27.
Source: News24
Wed, Jun 14: The Transportation Safety Board has released its final report into the sinking of a whale-watching boat that killed six people off Tofino. John Hua has the recommendations.
Allan Holdsworth, known as a guitarist's guitarist for his progressive rock and jazz fusion work with bands including Soft Machine, Gong and UK, has died. Born in Bradford, England, Holdsworth had lived in Southern California for several decades.
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Vietnam seeks to balance growth with environment safety
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HANOI – Reports from Vietnam’s textile producing regions have highlighted an increased reluctance from local authorities to support new textile and dyeing facilities as concern about the impacts of subsequent pollution grows.
This limitation being imposed on the sector may have wider-reaching effects on the nation’s ability to trade on the world stage, with stipulations of some international trade deals requiring specified proportions of investment for certain areas of industry.
March 19 (Reuters) - Kader Holdings Co Ltd:
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Palestinians protesting against the demolition of Bedouin tents and houses in the area of Khan al-Ahmar, east of Jerusalem, on June 4, met opposition from Israeli police who are seen in this video attempting to detain a woman. Clashes erupted between the residents, protesters, and the Israeli police, leaving 35 protesters injured, according to Palestinian reports. About 45 Bedouin families live in the Khan al-Ahmar area, Palestinian media said. Demolition of the houses is seen to be enabling the future expansion of the Kfar Adumim settlement, "according to the Israeli newspaper Haaretz:https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/.premium-clashes-as-west-bank-bedouin-village-warned-of-impending-demolition-1.6243251. Credit: Hadi Baran Sabarna via Storyful
Like Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, Conan wants to make sure Americans rest soundly, so he wrote a lullaby about the situation in North Korea.
Asik will not be available Saturday against the Clippers, KC Johnson of the Chicago Tribune reports.
The big man is yet to undergo a physical since being traded from New Orleans earlier in the week and thus won't be available Saturday afternoon. Asik could make his debut Monday in Sacramento, though it's no guarantee that he'll have a spot in the regular rotation.
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For all its horror, the Las Vegas massacre proved again an eternal truth: our humanity connects us, and no misbegotten notions of who or what is valuable and authentic can change that, writes the Rev. Richard Lowell Bryant.
March 19 (Reuters) - Alibaba Group Holding Ltd:
* FIRST DATA CORP - FIRST DATA ENABLES ALIPAY ACCEPTANCE AT 35,000 NORTH AMERICAN MERCHANTS Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The Gypsy King returned from a month-long hiatus with a message for his followers laying into Joshua after the 27-year-old called on Fury to return to boxing for an eagerly-anticipated super-fight. Fury, who beat Wladimir Klitschko in his last fight in November 2015 to snatch the IBF, WBA, WBO, IBO and lineal heavyweight titles, appeared irate at boxing chiefs' decision to grant Joshua an extension to defend his IBF belt later this year.
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GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — Grieving relatives on Tuesday buried two Guatemalan boys whose bodies were found stuffed in sacks over the weekend, a crime that shocked the violence-weary Central American country.
Ten-year-old Carlos Daniel Xiquin and 11-year-old Oscar Armando Toc Cotzajay left for school Friday but were apparently kidnapped. Their bodies were found Sunday near Ajuix, a hamlet in the township of San Juan Sacatepequez, about 25 miles (40 kilometers) from the capital.
The boys’ throats had been slashed and their hands and feet bound. There were reports that strangers had offered them a ride, and neighbors reported a ransom demand was made.
The boys’ caskets were accompanied to a cemetery by a parade of residents bearing white balloons and a banner reading “Enough Violence, We Want Justice.”
“These children were without sin,” said Toc Cotzajay’s mother, Maria Eurelia Toc.
May 2 Capitaland Commercial Trust :
* CCT to divest one george street into a limited liability partnership and own 50.0% interest thereafter
* Agreed value of one george street of S$1,183.2 million or S$2,650 per square foot (psf) based on building’s net lettable area
* CCT is expected to recognise an estimated gain of S$84.6 million on the divestment of the property on a 50.0 pct basis Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
A U.S. Marine presents the American flag to U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Robert J. Crawford Jr., staff secretary for the commander, Marine Corps Installations Capitol Region, during his retirement ceremony at The Clubs at Quantico on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Jan. 31, 2017. Crawford retired after 23 years of honorable military service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brian Domzalski)
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Sen. Pat Roberts, R-Kansas, chairman, Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial Commission, walks offstage after speaking during the groundbreaking of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial, in Washington Thursday. Cliff Owen AP
ASUNCION, March 30 Uruguay is closing in on its yearly inflation target of 3 percent to 7 percent, central bank chief Mario Bergara said on Thursday, raising hope that March's consumer price data could push the country into range after years of higher-than-desired inflation.
Consumer prices in Uruguay rose 0.5 percent in February and inflation for the previous 12 months totaled 7.1 percent,
"We are at the doorway to the target range established by the economy ministry and the central bank. We hope to enter this range sooner rather than later. Hopefully this month, but we have to wait and see the data," Bergara said on the sidelines of a meeting of the Inter-American Development Bank in Asuncion.
February's consumer price reading moved Uruguay to within striking range of its target after January inflation data showed a higher-than-expected 2.6 percent increase, which put 12-month inflation at 8.3 percent. (Reporting by Daniela Desantis; Editing by Lisa Shumaker)
Kampala- The Uganda National Roads Authority is targeting early 2018 for commencement of construction of the proposed multinational Busega-Mpigi Expressway also called the Kampala-Mpigi Highway, connecting to the Kampala-Masaka road enroute to Mirama Hills- Kagitumba at the border with neighbouring Rwanda. The plan is to connect the road, which is part of the Northern Corridor a transport network that links landlocked Uganda, Rwanda, South Sudan and Burundi from the Mombasa Port in Kenya, to Rusumo which is part of Central Corridor from the ports of Tanga or Dar-es-Salaam as an alternative road route for movement of cargo from the Indian Ocean.
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LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Kansas freshman Josh Jackson has announced he will enter the NBA draft.
Jackson, who released a statement on Monday, was the Big 12 Newcomer of the Year after averaging 16.3 points and 7.4 rebounds per game. He helped the Jayhawks to a 31-5 record and a berth in the NCAA tournament’s Elite Eight.
The 6-foot-8 Jackson has signed with former NBA player B.J. Armstrong of Wasserman Media Group.
Jackson arrived at Kansas after a stellar prep career in Detroit and Napa, California. He says in the statement that after “consulting with my family, I have decided to enter the 2017 NBA Draft and pursue my dream of playing professional basketball.”
He added that he was thankful for “all of the support I have received from my coaches and teammates at Kansas.”
PHOTOS: UNDERCLASSMEN ENTERING THE NBA DRAFT
This photo shows the mountain above the southbound railway in Taimali prior to the development plans that have rid the mountain of its trees in order to make room for a ginger farm. With the cutting down of the trees, the public is worried about potential landslides. To that effect, the Taiwan Railways Administration has asked relevant agencies to store up on water.
A southbound railway and a 10 meter high bridge are directly below a recently developed mountain that will start to serve as plantation grounds for ginger.
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LPL has successfully transferred $34.2 billion and 953 advisors from National Planning Holdings, the IBD firm it bought last year.
The country’s biggest independent broker-dealer ultimately expects to nab about 70% of NPH’s advisors and up to $75 billion of assets, according to its fourth quarter report. NPH had 3,200 advisors and $105 billion of assets when LPL bought it from insurer Jackson National in August.
Johnny Depp appeared in Little Rock, Arkansas, on Friday, to lend his support to protesters opposing executions in the state. The "Pirates of the Caribbean" actor spoke at the Rally to Stop the Arkansas Executions, which drew hundreds, according to CBS affiliate THV 11 .
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Turkey Valley homecoming King and Queen Cale Reicks and Ashton Kout are flanked by the 2016 king and queen, Garrison Kruse and Brooke Herold, following the coronation ceremony that was held at the school Thursday night in between the junior varsity and varsity matches of the Trojans’ volleyball date with Postville. Although the queen is usually crowned at halftime of the homecoming football game, Turkey Valley had to come up with a “Plan B” after Central Elkader forfeited the contest to the Trojans because it did not have enough healthy players.
For more of Turkey Valley's Homecoming, see Tuesday's New Hampton Tribune.
DALLAS — The Dallas Stars formed a line next to players from the Vegas Golden Knights to honour victims of last weekend’s mass shooting before the debut of the first major pro sports franchise in Las Vegas.
After Dallas introductions marking the 25th season since the NHL came to Texas, the Stars players skated from their blue line to the Vegas blue line so that both sets of players were together for pregame remembrances Friday night.
The Stars first honoured a staff member who died in a car wreck during the off-season before paying tribute to play-by-play announcer Dave Strader, who died of bile duct cancer at 62 the same day of the Vegas shooting that killed 58 people.
There was were brief moments of silence for each, and the video board read “Viva Las Vegas” as the public address announcer said, “Dallas stands with Vegas and those affected by the horrifying tragedy.”
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The manhunt for Steve Stephens continues, says Cleveland Police Chief Calvin Williams. Police say Stephens fatally shot an elderly Cleveland man in a gruesome video posted on Facebook. They are urging anyone who knows his whereabouts to contact them. Credit: Cleveland Police
Ryan Holsted and Chris Sattler install an electrical lock system Monday at the Burlington Depot on South Main Street in Burlington. At a meeting Monday, the Burlington City Council discussed whether to use $146,000 from the economic development fund to white-box part of the depot building for a new restaurant, with a decision forthcoming.
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Distinguished ToastMaster Bill Truitt, third from left, was recently recognized by the executive Toastmasters club of Marietta Georgia for his 50 years of service as a ToastMaster.
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Themajor concern about US credit has been the fact that a considerable part of deficitgenerating companies has managed to survive thanks to ‘cheap funding’. The International Monetary Fund raised the topic of these ‘zombie companies’ as early as 2016. Our own calculations show that one out of five members of the broad US high yield bond index have a negative interest coverage, i.e. fail to earn sufficient money to service their debt and rely on continuous external funding, which may slow when the Fed keeps raising rates. We now see that it is the US household sector that struggles first to stay current on its debt. According to the latest figures from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the amount of distressed consumer debt rose 11.5 per cent during the fourth quarter of 2017. Consumer debt is often repackaged into secured loans, which might face some headwinds following these numbers. Headlines such as the one mentioned above keep us cautious on US high yield debt.
Roie Galitz is a talented 37-year-old award-winning wildlife photographer, filmmaker, adventurer and educator who was born in Netanya and currently lives and works in Givatayim, Israel. Roie travels around the globe to document spectacular nature and wildlife places only a few of us are lucky enough to see in real life. Galitz is a self-taught in photography. “Everything I know I learned from practice, friends and the Internet”, he says. Roie uses Nikon D850, Nikon D810 and Nikon D5 cameras, and DJI Phantom 4 Pro+ drone. Galitz has over 15.600 followers on Instagram and counting.
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ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A study has found that the Great Lakes of Huron and Michigan have surpassed Lake Superior in water clarity.
Minnesota Public Radio reports that scientists analyzed satellite images from 1998 to 2012 and found that the depth light could penetrate into the water increased by about 20 percent.
Scientists say less phosphorous runoff, climate change and an increase in invasive zebra and quagga mussels have contributed to the change.
Michigan Technological University Senior Research Scientist Gary Fahnenstiel co-authored the study. He says the mussels filter the water by eating plankton, which absorb light.
Michigan Tech Research Institute Co-director Robert Shuchman also co-authored the study. He says the decrease in plankton could cause major changes to the ecology in the lakes.
Gillon McLachlan has reaffirmed his pledge to save football in Tasmania but the AFL chief wants some help doing it.
With the sport in crisis in the state, McLachlan will meet with key people in the local leagues and government when he visits on Wednesday.
AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan. Photo: Joe Armao
There is a strong sense among local fans the AFL is ignoring the grassroots football state at the expense of northern expansion and projects such as AFLX.
This season's Tasmanian state league will feature no teams from the northwest region after Burnie and Devonport opted out.
"We've got a view about how we should be going forward over the coming weeks but the reality is that we're committed to doing whatever it takes down there," McLachlan told Fox Footy on Monday night.
Sophisticated, yet casual living in this recent Pelican Home. It is a second home and has barely been lived in. It ha a tandem three car garage, and lovely patio in the back in addition to front and back balconies. Plantation shutters and hardwoods throughout. Gourmet cook's kitchen with serving island. Wolf range along with second wall oven, and SubZero refrigerator freezer. Built in grill just outside the kitchen on the balcony. Large bedroom and bath on the first floor, kitchen and living areas on the second floor along with a butler's pantry and powder room, master and an additional secondary ensuite bedroom on the third floor, and large game room with full bath on the fourth floor. Elevator to all four floors. Private location yet within walking distance of the fabled River Oak District. You will not be disappointed.
SHARE COPY LINK For the last 16 years, students at Kalles Jr. High have taken part in the annual Ignite the Future event — which helps 9th graders prepare for landing their first job. Matt Driscoll
For the last 16 years, students at Kalles Jr. High have taken part in the annual Ignite the Future event — which helps 9th graders prepare for landing their first job. Matt Driscoll
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – We might – and hopefully will – get to see this matchup again later this season.
In a matchup of two of the best teams in the state, No. 3 Carroll baseball tops No. 4 Northrop Monday, 4-2. Both squad have a bunch of seniors and a bunch of talent. It would make for a very compelling matchup in postseason play.
Langston Ginder went 3-for-4 with two runs batted in and Hayden Jones also drove in a pair of runners. Despite not having his best stuff, starting pitcher Jake Pease shut down the previously unbeaten Bruins.
The more we dig, the more we realize that it is time for the State of Massachusetts and the City of Boston to start immediate investigations. Example: In April 2016, Verizon announced that it would be upgrading Boston to FiOS, a fiber to the home service, and the starting point would be the neighborhood of Dorchester.
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Large hail and heavy rain blew across parts of the Tri-State Thursday evening.
Damage included a porch that was destroyed in Gibson County, and a barn that was blown over.
A viewer sent us a photo of the barn, but we are working to find out the location.
There were also reports of several trees and branches that fell, and dozens of pictures of large hail.
We've edited together a video of several of the images sent in to us.
You can find several more in the weather section of 14newstube.com.
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A woman collects water in a settlement near Cape Town on Friday, Feb. 2, 2018. South Africa's drought-hit city of Cape Town introduced new water restrictions in an attempt to avoid what it calls "Day Zero," the day in mid-April when it might have to turn off most taps. Bram Janssen AP Photo
CHICAGO — A Chicago masseuse is suing Marvel Comic’s Stan Lee, accusing him of inappropriate behaviour during two massages in 2017.
Maria Carballo filed the lawsuit Monday seeking more than $50,000 in punitive damages and attorney fees from the 95-year-old writer and artist.
The Chicago Tribune reports that Lee’s attorney, Jonathan Freund, called the lawsuit “a shakedown” and says Lee denies the allegations.
Carballo also filed a complaint with Chicago police, who are investigating.
According to the complaint, Lee fondled himself during the first massage and moaned so much during the second that Carballo stopped the treatment. Lee stood up and angrily demanded Carballo keep massaging him.
The complaint also says Carballo was massaging Lee with her feet when he grabbed her foot and touched it to his genitals.
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Video surveillance captured a man attempting to steal lawn equipment from a home in Chapin, according to the Richland County Sheriff's Department.
According to investigators, the incident happened at the 10000 block of Forrest Shealy Road around 1 a.m. on Friday.
Sheriff's investigators said the man ended up walking away empty-handed, however.
If you have any information about this incident, you are urged to contact Crimestoppers in any of the following ways: Call 1-888-CRIME SC (888-274-6372), Text TIPSC plus your tip info to CRIMES (274637), visit www.midlandscrimestoppers.com and email a tip. Your identity will be kept anonymous, and if your tip leads to an arrest, you could be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000.
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Express Sport takes a look at which Fantasy Premier League players have been dropped and selected the most ahead of Gameweek 18
Fantasy managers have got to get their work done quickly with the Gameweek 20 deadline already looming ahead of this afternoon's clash between Middlesbrough and Leicester City.
Suspensions and injuries have forced a huge exodus of certain Premier League aces while continued good form has meant Chelsea and Liverpool stars remain in high demand.
Remember that the second Wildcard of the season is now available to all managers, but make sure you use it wisely.
Scroll through the gallery above to see which players have been transferred in and out the most ahead of the latest round of fixures.
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Series boss says Formula E will overtake F1
Feb.2 - The boss of Formula E says he thinks the all-electric series will eventually overtake F1.
Series chief Alejandro Agag took a swipe at F1 after Liberty Media announced this week that grid girls are being banned, declaring "Welcome to the 21st century".
"They are copying many things we do," he smiled to London publication City AM. "But it might be a coincidence."
What he says isn't a coincidence is that car manufacturers and sponsors are flocking to the street circuit-based series that is expected to have a much faster car in future years.
"In 20 years' time, I don't see anything bigger than Formula E," Agag said.
"Formula E will be the main motor sport championship because it is the championship that is connected to the industry."
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May 2 Cummins Inc
* Says demand for construction equipment doubled from a year ago in China in response to stronger infrastructure investment
* Says expects industry production for heavy-duty trucks in North America to be 195,000 units in 2017, up from its prior forecast of 178,000 units, but still down 3 percent from last year
* Says projecting 10-15 percent growth in off-highway markets in china in 2017, compared to previous guidance of up 5 percent, primarily due to higher demand for construction equipment
* Says its filtration business is not for sale
* Says could acquire some subsystems technologies, such as, battery control and power electronics, as electrified powertrain evolves
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The Borger Bulldog basketball team took on the Perryton Rangers Tuesday night here in Borger where the two teams played six periods before a winner was decided. In the end Perryton picked up the win in two overtimes over Borger 57-53. For more information on the game check out Wednesday's sports section of the Borger News-Herald.
I have been a volunteer at Playhouse Square since 1990. I've seen how the neighborhood has grown as the theaters have added a glittering marquee and even the world's biggest outdoor chandelier. One of the shining lights that gave the neighborhood its uniqueness (even more than that chandelier) has been extinguished. This of course was Maurice Reedus, Jr., AKA "The Sax Man." His playing in the front of the theaters is legendary. He was as much a part of the neighborhood as the theaters and the acting troupes who also make their living there. Leaving the theater last Tuesday, a patron made this comment later posted online - "The silence was deafening." That says it all. I hope I'm not the only one who thinks we should dim the lights of the district a full minute as a tribute to a Cleveland original and a good man. - "The Sax Man."
Bill Duignan
Wellington
March 30 Lindsay Corp
* Lindsay Corporation reports fiscal 2017 second quarter results
* Q2 earnings per share $0.47
* Q2 revenue $124.1 million versus i/b/e/s view $119.1 million
* Q2 earnings per share view $0.40 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Backlog of unshipped orders at February 28, 2017 was $62.3 million compared with $52.6 million at February 29, 2016
* Lindsay Corp - "encouraged by improving activity levels we are seeing in international irrigation and infrastructure markets" Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
April 3 Lilis Energy Inc
* Lilis Energy announces IP30 rates, divestiture of DJ Basin properties and 2017 preliminary production guidance
* Lilis Energy Inc - announces DJ asset divestiture
* Lilis Energy Inc - December exit rate expected between 5,000 - 5,300 net boepd
* Lilis Energy Inc - completed divestiture of all its oil and gas properties located in DJ Basin for a gross purchase price of $2 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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LaVar Ball once claimed he could beat Michael Jordan in a game of one-on-one. Huh.
That’s interesting, considering the patriarch of the Ball family and founder of Big Baller Brand lost to Ice Cube (the rapper, with no professional basketball experience to his name) in a BIG3 four-point challenge on Sunday night.
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Ex Vice President Atiku Abubakar has reportedly had a meeting with PDP leaders over the upcoming 2019 elections. The Federal Government has blamed Former President, Goodluck Jonathan on the issues facing the country. The Npower assessment has been gi...
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Service has been halted along a portion of GO Transit’s Barrie line after a person was hit by a train near Barrie South GO Station.
The incident was first reported shortly before 7:30 a.m.
It is not immediately clear whether the person has been pronounced dead at this point, though GO Transit says that it is a “possible fatality.”
Service on the Barrie line was initially suspended entirely, however trains are now servicing all stations south of Bradford GO Station.
“Undoubtedly during rush hour this is going to cause a major disruption. There are a lot of people on that line and it is likely going to cause a lot of headaches. We cannot replace train service with bus service. That is completely impossible,” Metrolinx spokesperson Anne Marie Aikins told CP24 on Friday morning.
Aikins said the delay on the Barrie line could last for upwards of two hours, though the last scheduled train until the afternoon rush hour departed Bradford GO Station at 8:19 a.m.
Baku. 4 October. REPORT.AZ/ The Russian Ministry of Agriculture has proposed to allow Turkey to export up to 50,000 tons of tomatoes to Russia on annual basis.
Report informs citing the RIA Novosti, Arkady Dvorkovich, Russian deputy prime minister said.
"Importing does not include the tomato growing season in Russia. In proposal, imports are mentioned from the year end to the beginning of next year," he said.
Notably, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan have discussed agricultural issues at their last meeting in Ankara, including restoration of tomatoes export from Turkey to Russia.
Next was one of the first dating shows. MTV
Oftentimes, it seems like reality TV gets a pretty bad rap. But reality TV is responsible for many celebrities' successful careers in entertainment and beyond and it's also helped bring couples together for decades now. Sure, it might be a little bit unsettling or unethical, but over time, reality television seems to have evolved.
However, when reality TV was just beginning, the shows and their concepts were anything but realistic. Though some shows of the early-aughts saw major success, others barely lasted a season. These 11 shows varied in length and quality, but they represent the absurdity of the era and the beginnings of TV as we know it today.
A FILE is to be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions following a significant drugs seizure in County Limerick at the weekend.
Heroin with an estimated street value of around €30,000 was recovered by gardai during searches of a house in Castleconnell on Saturday afternoon.
The drugs have been sent for forensic analysis and investigations are continuing.
Two men, aged 24 and 28, who were arrested and detained on Saturday have since been released without charge.
Both were questioned under the provisions of Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act at garda stations in the city.
A spokesperson at the Garda Press Office confirmed this Monday that a file is to be prepared for the DPP.
Police said a city man who threw a trash can through the front of the Stewart's convenience store on Henry Johnson Boulevard was arrested a short time later when police said they spotted him near the scene. Police said Ray Richardson, 49, smashed the glass and then stole packs of cigarettes from the store before leaving.
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Democratic candidates for the Wyckoff Township Committee Carla Pappalardo, Melissa Rubenstein and Brian Scanlan. (Photo: Photo courtesy of Brian Scanlan)
A few years ago I emailed all council members in Wyckoff. My daughter is a special needs person and we needed to consider housing. The only response I received was from Brian Scanlan. He met with a number of families to learn our needs and researched financing for special needs housing. I believe he’s found a way to achieve special needs housing without overburdening the rest of Wyckoff’s taxpayers. I want our Township council to listen, respond, learn and do the right thing. I will be supporting the OneWyckoff team of Brian Scanlan, Melissa Rubenstein, and Carla Pappalardo.
Dorothy Blakeslee
Wyckoff
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WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP)  Police say an 81-year-old Pennsylvania man who left a phone message threatening to blow up a school says he misdialed and was trying to return a threatening call he'd received from another number.
Online court records don't list an attorney for Lawrence Stabler, the Loyalsock Township man arrested Thursday night.
Police say Stabler left a message on the answering machine at the Donald E. Schick Elementary School threatening to "blow up" the building near Williamport earlier in the day.
Police say Stabler acknowledged making the call, but told them he was trying to call back another number from which he'd received threatening calls.
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Stabler has been jailed in Lycoming County, after he was unable to immediately post $25,000 bond.
Finance Ministry Harris Georgiades said on Wednesday that the impact on public finances of state guarantees for Hellenic Bank as part of its agreement with the co-op were ‘totally manageable.’
He told told the House Finance Committee that thanks to revenue to be generated by the Cyprus Co-op Bank or its successor agency from NPLs and performing loans, it would be able to cover any non-expected losses sustained by Hellenic as part of the deal, without the second guarantor — the state, having to intervene.
He said the CCB would manage the NPLs and performing loans not transferred to Hellenic, from which it will generate millions in revenue. The state guarantees would only be activated if the CCB is not in a position pay.
The government is seeking House ratification of the state guarantees which are integral to the Hellenic-CCB agreement. The plenary is expected to vote on the issue on Friday.
TORONTO — Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) says a decline in attendance at the end of 2016 pushed down the theatre company's revenue in the fourth quarter.
The Toronto-based company says the comparable period of 2015 had some of the highest-grossing films of all time and, without such a strong lineup as last year, fourth-quarter attendance in 2016 was down 12 per cent.
The decline in attendance, to 17.9 million visits from 20.4 million, was partly offset by higher per-patron spending on tickets and concessions.
Net income was down 69.6 per cent, dropping to $23.3 million or 37 cents per diluted share in the quarter ended Dec. 31 from $76.8 million or $1.20 per diluted share a year before.
People walk towards the parade route for the start of the Pittsburgh Penguins' NHL hockey Stanley Cup victory parade in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, June 14, 2017. Pittsburgh Penguins fans waits for the start of the Penguins' NHL hockey Stanley Cup victory parade in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, June 14, 2017.
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Chesterfield will look to bounce back from defeat to Stevenage on Saturday when they welcome an in-form Crawley Town to the Proact Stadium.
The Spireites’ upcoming opponents are looking up after a slow start to the season and sit top of the form charts at present with five wins from their last six.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Lions Gate Entertainment Corp
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A manhunt for a suspect who authorities say killed an elderly man and then posted the video on Facebook expanded outside Ohio, with police calling on residents of nearby states to be on alert. CNN reports.
The strip mall in National City impacted by Friday's gas leak.
Approximately 20 stores at a National City strip mall were evacuated Friday after a construction crew accidentally pierced a gas line, causing a leak.
The National City Fire Department (NCFD) said a 2-inch gas line was ruptured at around 12:20 p.m. at a shopping center located at 2220 E. Plaza Boulevard.
As a precaution, the strip mall was evacuated. No one was hurt.
San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) crews were called to the scene to investigate the leak and shut off service.
A second arrest has been made in connection with a knife-point robbery at a Greeneville motel last week with two of four reported suspects still remaining at large. James A. King, 39, of Greeneville, is now facing charges of aggravated robbery and theft of a motor vehicle, along with Ashley B. McIntyre, 31, of Afton, who was arrested earlier in the week, in connection with the robbery last Monday of a North Carolina man at the Days Inn on the 11-E Bypass.
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Another day, another house for Kylie Jenner, and this one's gone to the dogs.
The Keeping Up With the Kardashians star and new mom, who owns two lavish Southern California mansions (after selling two last year), is taking a page from Paris Hilton's playbook and building a luxury doghouse for her dogs.
The house is beige-colored, is the size of a large shed and could fit several people inside. It sits on a platform and contains white paned windows and a porch, as seen in a video Kylie posted on Snapchat on Tuesday.
"You guys, my doghouse is almost done," she said. "How cute! It's gonna be air-conditioned, and [have] a heater...It's like a guesthouse."
NEW YORK (AP) — A former New Jersey police officer convicted of causing a wrong-way crash that killed a fellow officer and another friend has been sentenced to up to 25 years in prison.
WABC-TV (http://7ny.tv/2rs3kur ) reports that a judge on Staten Island gave Pedro Abad the maximum sentence on Wednesday — 8 1/3 to 25 years in prison. Abad had sought the minimum sentence of one year behind bars.
Prosecutors say the former Linden police officer was drunk when he crashed into a tractor-trailer after a night at a strip club with friends in 2015.
Officer Frank Viggiano and friend Joseph Rodriguez died in the crash. A third Linden officer was critically injured.
Abad's attorney argued that Abad's blood sample wasn't obtained properly and disputed that the accident was caused by intoxication.
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BURLESON - The death of a one-year-old boy in Burleson is under investigation after police say he was left in a hot car.
According to police, the mother of Kingston Jackson says she thought her husband removed the toddler from his car seat to take to daycare.
She drove to a family member's home where Jackson was left in her car for about five hours.
No charges have been filed, but police say this is an ongoing investigation.
Jackson would have celebrated his second birthday next month.
Home Indiana Cracker Barrel Town Hall Stops in Poseyville February 3rd, 2018 Chelsea Koerbler Indiana
Indiana legislators gather in Poseyville for their second stop on their Cracker Barrel Town Hall.
Each legislator spoke on issues they’re working on in the Indiana Statehouse.
Topics touched on by almost every legislator at the event was human trafficking and the opiod epidemic.
People were able to ask questions and raise their own concerns to legislators.
The one thing many people were against, was the Township Bill.
The next town hall will take place on March 3rd, at the Career and Technical Center in Evansville from 9-11 a.m.
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Residents in Victoria are still without power following a series of fires across the state's south-west.
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Wehiwa Soap Company makes natural soap highlighting ingredients from Hawaii and capturing the essence of Hawaii. The founding partners both had children that had bad eczema and made soap to ease their symptoms and wanted to share the benefits of natural soap with everyone. Their soaps incorporate local ingredients like Kukui nut oil, coconut milk, ground up luffa, beeswax and honey.
Catch them at the Made in Hawaii Festival this weekend!
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Police in Philadelphia say they have "no indication" that the suspect in an apparently random killing in Cleveland is in Philadelphia.
Authorities said multiple 911 calls came in shortly after 12:30 p.m. Monday reporting that Steve Stephens could be in or near Fairmount Park, a large green expanse northwest of downtown.
Officers were sent to check the area, and police say eight elementary schools and a high school were locked down as a precaution.
But police later said "there is no indication that the subject is at that location, or anywhere in the city of Philadelphia."
Police say Stephens shot a Cleveland retiree collecting aluminum cans Sunday and then posted video of the apparently random killing on Facebook.
On its epic route from Mexico to Canada, the Continental Divide Trail runs through the town of Silver City and up into the Gila National Forest. Locals and visitors alike use it year-round for outdoor recreation and fun.
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A woman who was killed after a pickup truck hit her as she crossed Northeast Highway 99 in Hazel was identified on Monday.
Deputies responded to the 8200 block of NE Highway 99 at around 9:30 p.m. on Friday.
When crews arrived on the scene, they found a woman, identified as Sharon Billingsley, 60, suffering from life-threatening injuries. The victim was transported to the hospital where she later died.
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SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — A Texas couple whose 5-year-old daughter died in a crash involving a driver who was allegedly using Apple’s FaceTime video chatting app is suing the tech company.
The lawsuit filed this month in Santa Clara Superior Court accuses Apple of not implementing iPhone features that would automatically disable FaceTime based on technology that calculates highway speeds.
Apple hasn’t responded to the lawsuit and didn’t immediately respond to an email Saturday seeking comment.
Moriah Modisette was killed in a 2014 Christmas Eve accident near Dallas. The lawsuit obtained by California television KTLA claims police found FaceTime running on the iPhone of the driver who struck the Modisette family at 65 mph.
The family claims Apple knew the risks of using FaceTime while driving because the company patented “lock-out” technology in 2008.
NEW YORK — A man who hurled his dog to its death from a New York City balcony has pleaded guilty to felony animal cruelty.
Yuk Cheung is expecting a sentence of 45 days in jail and five years of probation. He also will have to register on a city animal-abuser list.
Court records show the 35-year-old Cheung entered the plea last week. His lawyer hasn't returned a phone call placed Monday seeking comment.
Queens District Attorney Richard Brown says Cheung threw the 12-year-old pug from a seventh-floor balcony in March while arguing with his ex-girlfriend about the dog. Cheung had left the dog with her.
HOW ABOUT YOU JUST SAY 'HELLO' Roy Wood Jr. Creates His Own Video For Starbucks Racial Bias Training
A few simple tips and tricks on how to make black customers feel welcome.
Rosario is out of the lineup against the Blue Jays on Wednesday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Rosario will head to the bench after going 0-for-4 during Tuesday's loss. In his place, Jose Reyes will start at shortstop and bat ninth.
FRISCO, Texas — Long snapper L.P. Ladouceur has re-signed with the Dallas Cowboys, the team he initially joined after a workout in 2005.
Ladouceur will be going into his 14th season, the second-longest tenure among current Cowboys. He has played in 205 consecutive games and made 1,875 snaps without a miscue.
The only current Dallas player with the team longer is 11-time Pro Bowl tight end Jason Witten, who was a third-round pick in the 2003 draft.
Last year Witten matched the franchise record by playing his 15th season with the Cowboys. The 35-year-old Witten is already signed for his 16th season in 2018.
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SWANSEA, Wales — Bayern Munich has given assistant manager Paul Clement permission to hold talks with Swansea over becoming manager of the English Premier League club.
The 44-year-old Clement would be the south Wales team’s third manager this season, with Francesco Guidolin and then Bob Bradley fired.
Swansea is in danger of being relegated after six seasons in the Premier League, with the team bottom of the standings.
Clement has less than one season’s experience as a head coach, leaving second-tier English club Derby in February 2016 after eight months.
But the Englishman has worked alongside Carlo Ancelotti at Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid and, this season, Bayern.
The 2001 Nissan Frontier pickup truck was pulled over Thursday evening at 10 pm near the intersection of Willow Street and Main Street in Tuolumne. It was being driven by 26-year-old Andrew John Labriola, and the lone passenger was 31-year-old Rachael Lynn Thomas.
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Mason and the MOViN 92.5 Street Team came out to celebrate the grand opening of LA Fitness in Auburn. We handed out sweat towels and gave away fun prizes via the prize wheel! LA Fitness had some great entertainment as well, including face painting, free samples, balloon animals and SWAG. If you stopped by the event and took a photo you can find it here!
Police arrest man in death of woman at North Carolina motel
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A man has been arrested in the death of a woman whose body was found in a motel in North Carolina.
Raleigh police said in a news release that 35-year-old Mark Brichikov was arrested Monday morning and charged with murder.
Officers were called to a motel in Raleigh early Sunday morning and found the body of 48-year-old Nadia Natasha Brichikov.
Police have not said how the woman died. Investigators also have not yet described the relationship between the suspect and the victim.
Mark Brichikov is being held in the Wake County jail. There is no record of an attorney for him yet.
April 10 China Cinda Asset Management Co Ltd
* Approval for issue of financial bonds from China Banking Regulatory Commission
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Pastor Dennis Wegner of Troy Church of Nazarene is getting a look at something he says he hasn't seen in several months -- contractors picking up on a project he says he was told would be finished in May.
Last October, the pastor forked over 8 thousand dollars to Hamilton Asphalt & Concrete to replace a portion of the church parking lot.
But the contractor, he says, rarely appeared on the job, while several phone calls to the pastor went unanswered.
That's when our Channel 7 Taking Action team got involved and questioned why the contractor had failed to return to the job.
Just an hour after that story went to air, the company returned to begin work once again. The contractor declined an on camera interview but told Channel 7 that it was all just a big misunderstanding.
The contractor says there were some delays initially due to weather and later, due to scheduling -- and expects the job will be done on Monday.
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The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have signed three Canadians, all of whom spent time with the CFL team this past season.
Defensive back Abu Conteh is a Winnipeg native the Bombers drafted in the third round this year.
A product of Grambling University, Conteh dressed for just one game in 2017.
Receiver Brendon Thera-Plamondon, a seventh-round pick out of the University of Calgary, was with the Bombers in training camp.
Offensive lineman Cody Speller was also in camp, but failed to stick.
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This past Friday, Jan. 26, the Tofield Curling Club hosted an evening for its sponsors.
Although the Curling Club usually has great participation during the four annual bonspiel events it hosts, Vice President Sandra Codd said that the membership numbers have really declined.
“Just a few short years ago we had over 125 members and now we are down to 74, and a handful of which curl in two leagues.”
There are currently 60 sponsors, largely because of all the work put in by the club’s treasurer, Debbie Smook…
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MOSCOW (Sputnik)Le Pen's 42-percentage-points result is one point higher compared to a Tuesday poll, in which Le Pen and Fillon were likely to gain 41 and 59 percent, accordingly.
Fillon was considered the leader in the presidential race, before he lost popularity amid a scandal that erupted in late January around his wife’s allegedly fake employment. Fillon has since been thought unlikely to enter the second round, however, the potential gap between him and independent candidate Emmanuel Macron, the current leader in the polls, in the first round is rather narrow.
The first round of the French presidential elections is scheduled for April 23, while the run-off is slated for May 7.
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1:23 Under threat of Oroville dam, hundreds find shelter at Nevada County Fairgrounds Pause
4:11 What you need to know about the massive Oroville dam emergency in California
8:37 Stephen Miller warms up crowd of Trump supporters
2:40 Texas woman convicted of voter fraud says she voted Republican
3:58 Boulders, concrete flown in to strengthen damaged Oroville spillway
1:35 Crews working to patch a leaky levee at Tyler Island
0:40 Oroville dam break would flood almost 200,000 California residents in 7 hours
1:03 Pine Flat Dam stands steady on the full Kings River
0:50 Oroville residents return home after evacution order lifted
Heavy rainfall over much of South Florida has led to flooding in areas hit hard by Hurricane Irma.
Flooding due to heavy rain and the annual “King tides” is being reported along low-lying streets from Key West to Fort Lauderdale. On Thursday morning, Miami Mayor Tomas Regalado tweeted that in the downtown area, “the ocean is rising above the sea walls.”
The National Weather Service says South Florida can expect thunderstorms, heavy rain and gusty winds through Thursday night. And the eastern coastline of southern Florida is under a flood advisory through Friday afternoon.
King tides bring the year’s highest tides each fall.
In Key West, police urged motorists to drive slowly through flooded streets.
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The Aiken Department of Public Safety is asking for the public's help locating a potential witness to a homicide.
Nineteen-year-old Antonio Pryer of Aiken is thought to be a witness to the murder of Kaliel Bey on Brandt Court at Pace's Run Apartments on May 27. If you have any information on Pryer's whereabouts, please contact Detective Jeremy Hembree at 803-642-7772 or Crimestoppers of the Midlands at 888-CRIME-SC.
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The NBA and its players reached a new collective bargaining agreement in December heading off a potential labor stoppage next season, which seemed like a foregone conclusion 18 months prior. Players and owners were at odds on how to divide a blockbuster, new $24 billion TV contract, which was triple the previous annual amount. But in the end, there was too much money on both sides to blow up the golden goose. Read more here.
Spain coach Julen Lopetegui was buoyant, despite a mixed reception for Gerard Pique during Friday's 3-0 World Cup qualifying win over Albania.
La Roja secured automatic qualification for Russia 2018 with the win, while the Alicante crowd gradually warmed to Pique, prompting Lopetegui to praise the local fans.
Outspoken defender Pique – who voted in Sunday's Catalonia independence referendum – was booed by supporters as he entered training on Monday.
"The fans have been phenomenal," Lopetegui said. "It starts to put the focus on the positive things in our football and our country.
"It is like when you see a painting and you just look at the speck of dust. We have to celebrate the good things and we have done it in the dressing room, singing and dancing."
Whistled during Monday's open training session, the Barcelona defender initially received the same treatment from the home fans on Friday.
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Sterling Bio -Tech , a manufacturing unit in Ooty had its power and water supply disconnected for non – compliance with the recommendations of the TN Pollution Control Board. Further to this, the TNPCB of eight under its official Nalini held investigations in the complex and has identified materials worth Rs.8 crores which endanger the environment. The district administration has ordered the management to remove them within a week.
April 6 Neustar Inc:
* Neustar Inc announced a new advanced marketing analytics partnership with Google
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MOSCOW (Reuters) - A Russian Su-25 warplane was brought down in Syria’s Idlib province on Saturday, and the pilot was killed during “a fight” after ejecting by parachute, the TASS news agency quoted Russia’s Defense Ministry as saying.
Syrian rebels said previously on Saturday they had brought down the Russian plane.
Russia’s Defense Ministry said that the aircraft was downed by a MANPAD portable surface-to-air missile during a flight around the de-escalation zone in the province. The pilot had reported that he ejected by parachute in the area, controlled by Al Nusra.
“The pilot died in a fight with terrorists,” the ministry said.
Russia and Turkey, which is in charge of the Idlib de-escalation zone, are “taking measures” to return the body of the pilot, it added.
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NAIROBI, April 24 (Reuters) - Mauritius’ SBM Holdings said on Tuesday it aimed to inject $60 million in capital to Kenya’s Chase Bank in a month’s time.
SBM Holdings Chairman Ki Chong Li Kwong Wing told a news conference the bank had already injected $26 million into Chase Bank, after signing an agreement on Monday to take over some of its assets.
The Central Bank of Kenya has been seeking a strategic investor for Chase, which had been under receivership since April 2016 after failing to meet its financial obligations.
The central bank said last week that it and state-run Kenya Deposit Insurance Corporation had signed an agreement with SBM Bank (Kenya) Limited for SBM to take over certain assets and deposits of Chase Bank, as first agreed in January.
The agreement is subject to approval from regulators in Mauritius and Kenya, Ki Chong Li Kwong Wing said. (Reporting by John Ndiso; writing by George Obulutsa; editing by Louise Heavens)
Rihanna Wears Her Ring And Parties At Avenue With Dascha Polanco
RihRih stepped out in NYC Friday wearing a her ring for a party hosted by the Chainsmokers at Avenue.
She was spotted leaving early Saturday morning with her homegirl, actress Dascha Polanco.
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Samuel Awoyinfa, Abeokuta The Ogun State chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors has said that the state government has not involved any of its members as consultants in any of the infrastructural development projects going on across the state. The state Chairman, NIQS, Biodun Awolesi, said this in an exclusive interview with our […]
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A line of strong thunderstorms will blow through very early on Tuesday morning. But it’ll all wind down by the morning commute. It’ll be quite the rest of the week.
London's mayor Boris Johnson is directly blaming Russian president Vladimir Putin for the poisoning of a former spy. Johnson says they have nothing against Russians and that “our quarrel is with Putin's Kremlin, and with his decision — and we think it overwhelmingly likely that it was his decision — to direct the use of a nerve agent on the streets of the U.K., on the streets of Europe for the first time since the Second World War." The Kremlin voiced their displeasure with Johnson's comments and calls the accusation shocking and "unforgivable"
Alfie Evans’ family lawyer has asked the judge presiding over an urgent appeal to allow him to be treated abroad if all else fails.
Alfie’s family has requested the brave 23-year-old be allowed to travel to Italy, where a Vatican-run children’s hospital has vowed to treat him.
But doctors and judges in Britain have so far determined the best thing for Alfie, who was diagnosed with an incurable neurological condition in 2016, is for the toddler to be allowed to pass away.
Today an urgent appeal is being heard in a Manchester court over whether Alfie can be flown to Italy for further treatment.
Johnson will move to the bench for Saturday's game against the Pistons, Shandel Richardson of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
The Heat will scramble the lineup Saturday, going with Kelly Olynyk and Bam Adebayo up front, with Justise Winslow and Josh Richardson on the wing. As a result, Johnson and James Johnson will both shift to the bench, while Hassan Whiteside will sit out with an injury.
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The summer months can be especially tough on many low-income Iowa families as kids are home from school, pushing daycare costs and food bills higher. Angela Grote, spokeswoman for the Food Bank for the Heartland, says they’re launching the annual Strike Out Hunger campaign.
“We accept non-perishable food items,” Grote says. “We’re always in need of items like peanut butter, macaroni and cheese, and boxed meals. We have a lot of generous folks who bring surplus produce from their gardens as well.” Those just-picked fruits and vegetables are especially welcome.
“Fresh produce is the number-one item that we distribute at Food Bank for the Heartland,” Grote says. “We’re really proud to be able to offer families and seniors who are in need nutritious options that they otherwise might not have.”
The Omaha-based food bank serves 460 partner agencies in 93 counties across western Iowa and Nebraska. She says every dollar donated provides three meals to someone in need.
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"It's going to be a very advanced system, a lot more than just our paper menu," Lane Teel, regional director of operations for Opaa! Food Management, the district's meal service, said at a school board meeting earlier this week.
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United & Strong and the Eastern Caribbean Alliance for Diversity and Culture is holding a unique women’s conference in Saint Lucia.
50 participants from the region, the USA and Canada were scheduled to attend the convention on women and sexuality which officially got underway here on Thursday.
The conference will focus on feminism, proposal writing and leadership, and challenges faced by women of the LGBT community.
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Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov will meet with the co-chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Hikmat Hajiyev said.
The Munich Security Conference will be held on February 17-19.
Azerbaijani FM to meet OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs in Munich
BROKEN ARROW, Okla. – Police in Broken Arrow are investigating after a road rage incident was caught on a driver’s dash camera.
It happened on State Highway 51 in the westbound lanes between 193rd around Elm Street.
In the video, you can see a truck following a car in the far left lane on the highway.
As the car moves one lane over, the truck moves two lanes over and swerves towards the car’s right side. The driver of the car then veers off into the far left lane.
The driver of the truck can then be seen speeding up to drive in front of the car and slams on the brakes, causing the car to almost hit the driver with the dash camera.
According to KJRH, police responded to the scene as a hit and run “but later discovered neither of the vehicles were contacted.”
Officials are hoping they will find the driver of the truck.
Warning: This video may contain graphic content.
ATHENS, March 31 Greece opened expressions of interest on Friday for hiring consultants on utilising the state shares in seven major companies, including utility Public Power Corp and Athens International Airport (AIA).
The other companies are natural gas company DEPA, biggest oil refiner Hellenic Petroleum, telecoms operator OTE and water companies of Athens and Thessaloniki, the country's privatisation agency said. (Reporting by Angeliki Koutantou, Writing by Michele Kambas)
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James Croker of Motus O Dance Theatre demonstrates a ‘not so happy’ expression at last year’s March Break Young Actors Theatre Camp at 19 on the Park. The camp is a unique opportunity for campers to learn stage techniques from the touring professional artists and educators of Motus O. This year’s camp runs from March 12-16. Register at www.19onthePark.ca or call 905-640-2322.
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BALLOT boxes for Milne Bay arrived on a chartered Australian Air Force flight on Sunday and
are stored at the Alotau police station, election manager Dadu Daga said.
Daga told The National that police were at hand when the boxes arrived and they escorted the boxes to the police station.
“Given the security issues in the last election, we will not take any chances and all election-related materials are being heavily guarded by police,” he said.
“Under police surveillance, the materials were moved to prepare for training programmes which would start next week.”
Daga said election officials were sorting out the materials by the local level governments
and districts for training from Monday.
He said training for polling officials would be completed by Wednesday and all the teams would be dispatched to their locations soon after.
All the teams are expected to depart by June 22.
Daga said there were 78 poling teams – Alotau 29, Esa’ala 14, Kiriwina-Goodenough 11 and Samarai Murua 24.
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BURLINGTON, Iowa (AP) - Authorities say two eastern Iowa correctional officers were sent to the hospital with injuries after they were attacked by inmates at the Des Moines County Correctional Center.
The Des Moines County sheriff's office says authorities were called to the jail shortly after 4 p.m. Sunday on a report that a correctional officer was pinned down in a maximum security area for male inmates.
Authorities say the unidentified correctional officer was attacked by three inmates and was later pulled out of the cell by another staff member. The officer was admitted to a local hospital with unspecified injuries.
Authorities say a second correctional officer was also taken to the hospital for injuries sustained in the attack. The entire jail remains on lockdown.
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WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve’s latest survey of business conditions found manufacturing activity accelerating in many parts of the country in late April and early May, even as some businesses expressed concern about uncertainty cause by rising trade tensions.
The Fed said Wednesday that its survey described the economy as expanding at a moderate pace with more than half of the central bank’s 12 regions reporting a pickup in industrial activity and a third of those districts describing manufacturing conditions as “strong.”
The survey was taken after the Trump administration announced plans to institute tariffs of 25 percent on steel imports and 10 percent on aluminum, actions designed to boost domestic producers.
It will inform discussions when the central bank meets next month, when it is expected to raise rates.
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April 17, 2017, 6:33 PM | Video of a murder in Cleveland was available on Facebook for more than two hours before it was taken down, and it was viewed by at least 22,000 people. John Blackstone reports.
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CARBONDALE — One staff member and three residents were treated for smoke inhalation after a fire at a nursing home Friday night.
At about 9 p.m., Carbondale firefighters responded to Creekside Health and Rehabilitation Center on North Scott Street and found a heavy smoke condition in the laundry room and surrounding area. The Fire Department called for an immediate evacuation of the 71 residents, Chief Chris Pezak said.
The smoke originated from an industrial gas dryer, and firefighters conducted air quality tests throughout the building. Residents were moved to unaffected parts of the building, Pezak said. More than a dozen ambulances responded to the alarm.
“It could have been a lot worse,” Pezak said.
Friday, October 6 – Sunday’s Prairie Public presents features UND professor Jack Russell Weinstein’s monthly show, “Why? Philosophical Discussions of Everyday Life.” He stops by to preview his conversation with Aubrey de Grey, an international adjunct professor of the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, a fellow of the Gerontological Society of America, the American Aging Association, and the Institute for Ethics and Emerging Technologies. De Grey’s research focuses on whether regenerative medicine can prevent the aging process. ~~~ For rural hospitals struggling to stay financially viable, obstetric services, which can be costly, are often among the first programs to get cut. Today, more than half of the country’s rural counties no longer have a place to give birth. Bram Sable-Smith reports for Harvest Public Media. ~~~ Our weekly news chat with Dave Thompson. ~~~ Matt reviews the new movie “Stronger.”
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A former City Recorder of Samburg has been arraigned on an indictment charge of felony theft.
54 year old Mary Ann Swain, of Union, Missouri, turned herself in at the Obion County Sheriff’s Department on Tuesday.
Ms. Swain then appeared before Judge Jeff Parham on the Class C felony charge.
The indictment stated that between July 1st of 2012 and October 31st of 2014, Ms. Swain did obtain and exercise control over approximately $31,759 dollars from the city.
Sheriff Jerry Vastbinder said Ms. Swain posted a $5,000 bond and was released.
SINCE July 5, 2017, I have written several articles relating to corporate governance, disclosure and accounting issues at YuuZoo Corporation. Among the numerous concerns I have raised are highly positive announcements about business deals and other developments with little supporting information
Ally Financial is getting a lot of attention for a new stunt involving dollar bills that are actually worth quite a bit more.
Ally is spending $7,500 on things like water, socks and food in various cities. Not only will those goods be donated to charity, but 150 of the dollar bills used in those purchases are actually worth $100.
Six bills are worth $5,000 and one of those bills is worth $10,000.
Ally’s starting in Detroit, but will then do the same thing in fourteen other cities, including Cleveland.
In order to check the serial numbers on your dollars, you will need to supply a name and an email address.
To find out if you’re holding one of the magic bills, you plug the serial numbers into a website Ally’s set up.
Visit Allyhardestworkingdollar.com for more.
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TORONTO — Canadian pro gaming team SetToDestroyX has signed top NHL gamer Nick (HeadShotPro) Myers.
The Charlottetown native, who signed a two-year contract, is currently high on the leaderboards of the inaugural Snider Hockey Cup, a WorldGaming tournament using the made-in-Canada EA Sports "NHL 18" title.
The tournament is connected to the Ed Snider Youth Hockey Foundation, which was created by the late Philadelphia Flyers owner to build lives and unite communities through hockey.
Online qualifiers started Jan. 10 and will run through Feb. 10 with online playoffs scheduled for Feb. 17-18. The live championship is set for March 7 in Xfinity Live! Philadelphia, an entertainment centre that is part of the Wells Fargo Center.
Last updated on: February 03, 2018 20:25 IST
The joy of the Prithvi Shaw-led team knew no bounds as they signed autographs and took selfies with spectators.
India became the first cricketing nation to win the ICC Under-19 World Cup for the fourth time when they defeated the Australian team by 8 wickets on Saturday, February 3.
The joy of the Prithvi Shaw-led team knew no bounds as they signed autographs and took selfies with spectators as they did the lap of honour after being handed the trophy.
The boys were joy personified as they posed with the trophy inside the change room.
Watch that beautiful moment
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There was some speculation that Russell Westbrook would be suspended for Game 5 of the Thunder’s first round series with the Jazz following a scuffle he got into with Rudy Gobert following a hard foul. However, the NBA has announced he’ll be fined $10,000 and retroactively assessed a technical foul — initially, Gobert and Raymond Felton got T’d up — for his role and won’t be suspended.
Russell Westbrook has been fined $10,000 and assessed a technical foul for an altercation with Rudy Gobert in Game 4. He will not face any further discipline. — Royce Young (@royceyoung) April 24, 2018
You can see the play in question here:
It didn’t seem likely that Russ would face harsh discipline, but there was question if he was checked into the game by a ref when he got in Gobert’s face. If not, he would have been illegally on the floor when he wasn’t supposed to be, which may have made a suspension possible. The Thunder are down 3-1 in the series, which heads to OKC on Wednesday night.
Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Richard Burr, R-N.C., center, joined at left by Vice Chairman Mark Warner, D-Va., left, and Sen. Jim Risch, R-Idaho, seated at right, arrive to lead an inquiry of top national security chiefs on the gathering of intelligence on foreign agents, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, June 7, 2017. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) J. Scott Applewhite AP
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Famous Dave’s Of America Inc:
* PW PARTNERS LLC SAYS ON JAN 29, FAMOUS DAVE'S ENTERED STANDBY PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH PW PARTNERS REGARDING PROPOSED NON-TRANSFERABLE RIGHTS OFFERING Source text: (bit.ly/2EyNn8W) Further company coverage:
× EB lanes of 96th St. opened up after serious crash at I-69
UPDATE – Just before 5:40 p.m., authorities in Fishers said 96th St. was back open after the crash.
Original Story:
FISHERS, Ind. – Heads up if you’re traveling in Fishers Saturday evening, a serious crash has closed eastbound 96th St. at I-69.
Shortly before 5 p.m., officers were dispatched to that area on the report of a crash.
According to their Twitter, they are currently working to remove occupants and urge motorists to find another route.
The picture shows two ambulances at the scene. We will update this story once more information becomes available.
1:50 SLO County poet laureate Jeanie Greensfelder reads 'At Sweet Springs Preserve' Pause
1:15 Hiking Morro Dunes Ecological Reserve
0:54 South County Sanitation District spends millions to update facilities
1:46 Discovery SLO's vision: Bowling alley, concerts, food and more — all in one spot
2:02 How Grizzly Run Club helps students build emotional strength, confidence
1:56 Baby elephant seals eat, sleep and cuddle at the Piedras Blancas rookery
1:11 Wet winter brings wildflower 'super bloom' to the California desert
1:23 At Georgia Brown Elementary in Paso Robles, students learn in English and Spanish
1:54 TSA releases video on what to expect during airport pat-downs in wake of controversy
In a promo interview for their new film “Blade Runner 2049,” Harrison Ford and Ryan Gosling ditched the stuffy, uptight typical promo interview vibe for a more honest run-down of the film.
The laughs started early when the woman interviewing the pair admitted that she’d never seen the original Blade Runner, and a little later, Gosling poured himself a bit of rum from a mini bottle on the set. She then began poking fun at Gosling, asking, “Did you get your knitting needles out [on the set] because I know you like to relax.”
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Ford also took a turn poking fun at his younger co-star, referencing the film “La La Land” and joking, “Ryan can’t sing, he can’t dance.”
The interviewer, Alison Hammond, has an infectious laugh and is known for making stars crack up when they come to her set for interviews. However, the segment with Gosling and Ford might just be the best one we’ve seen.
The Eredivisie has become the latest league to adopt the use of a video assistant referee (VAR) system.
FIFA confirmed earlier this month that VAR will be used in the World Cup and the Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB) has followed suit.
VAR will be used in La Liga from the 2018-19 season and the Eredivisie will also adopt the technology following successful testing in the KNVB Cup.
"Of course we have been working in the background for a while, but the introduction of the VAR will really take shape in the coming months," said KNVB general director Eric Gudde.
"I am therefore looking forward to the moment we will really start on Friday August 11 at the start of the Eredivisie."
VAR is already used in the Bundesliga, Serie A, Major League Soccer in the United States and Australia's A-League, while trials have been carried out in English cup competitions.
However, UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has confirmed the technology will not be introduced in the Champions League next season.
First Congregational Church of Stratford, 2301 Main Street is forming an inquirers class for those who may be interested in learning more about the church and membership.
The brief, initial informational meeting with Pastor Ed Rawls will be held after the 10 a.m. worship on Sunday, April 29.
For more information, contact Sandy O’Neill at 203-378-2644.
AUSTIN (KXAN) — An Austin police officer is facing a 15-day suspension after a road rage incident while off-duty.
In a memo from Interim Police Chief Brian Manley to the city’s director of civil service, dated April 14, the chief says Officer Christopher Williams will be suspended from Sunday, April 16 through Sunday, April 30.
The memo says Williams got into an argument with another driver in October in a case described as road rage, then following him to his home in Round Rock.
The driver went inside and came back out with a shotgun before Officer Williams left and drove to his home. The driver then called the Round Rock Police Department to report the incident, and then drove to Williams’ home to continue the argument.
Police arrived and issued both men criminal trespass warnings for going onto each other’s property.
A winter storm watch is in effect from Tuesday afternoon until Wednesday evening. A pair of back to back noreaster`s Tuesday and Wednesday mornings will merge into a single intense storm off the mid Atlantic coast by Wednesday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service. Central New Jersey could receive 8 to 12 inches of snow.
Widespread power outages are possible, and travel could be difficult at times. On Wednesday afternoon and evening, snow could fall at a rate of 1 to 3 inches per hour. Up to a tenth of an inch of ice is also possible.
Heavy, wet snow could bring down trees and power lines. Wind gusts of 30 to 40 miles per hour are possible on Tuesday night and Wednesday. A period of heavy snow is also possible with the onset of precipitation on Tuesday. Visibility will be low at times.
A winter storm watch means there is potential for significant snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may affect travel.
May 2 Hicl Infrastructure Company Ltd:
* Has reached agreement to acquire a 36.6% equity interest in various entities that comprise affinity water group
* HICL's share of consideration for acquisition amounts to approximately gbp269 million
* Investment will be funded using hicl's cash resources and drawings from its revolving credit facility
* HICL will have a net funding requirement of around £230m following completion of acquisition Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bangalore.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com)
McKenry is retiring from pro baseball in order to pursue an opportunity to work on the Middle Tennessee State University baseball team's staff, the Daily News Journal reports.
The veteran backstop alluded to the fact that he had multiple offers to continue his playing career, but he said he made a personal decision to leave the game on his own terms. He'll now take over as the MTSU's director of player development. In seven seasons in the big leagues, McKenry hit .238 with 29 home runs in 311 games played.
WATERBURY — It is a peaceful atmosphere at Library Park this evening where more than 100 people have turned out to stand in solidarity with the victims struck by a car Saturday during a White Nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Va….
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If you care about the way you spend your money (which you probably do if you’re reading Barron’s) and you subscribe to Amazon Prime (which you very likely do, if you live in a U.S. household) then perhaps you’ve spent time wondering: Is it a good deal?
For one viewpoint, here’s a take by Washington Post—and former Wall Street Journal—columnist Geoff Fowler, who boils it down to psychology:
In his Major League debut Boston Red Sox pitcher Brian Johnson delivers a pitch against Houston Astro Jose Altuve in the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, July 21, 2015, in Houston. CHICOPEE - The Chicopee Parks and Recreation Department is sponsoring a three-day trip to Baltimore to watch two Boston Red Sox games.
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Arkane's Creative Director Talks About Working On The Dishonored Series And Death Of The Outsider - E3 2017
Harvey Smith drops by to talk about working on the dishonored series and how the game allows players to choose the way they want to play as well as Dishonored's Dead Of The Outsider DLC On The Lobby.
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BARRIE, Ont. — A man accused of sexually assaulting a young Ontario woman as she slept is set to face trial today, more than a year after the woman took her own life.
Shawn Roy's trial was initially scheduled to begin last Thursday but was postponed so he and his lawyer could review their approach after a judge ruled that statements the woman made to police and friends would be admitted as evidence.
Court documents show Kassidi Coyle — who the judge identified only as K.C. — told friends and investigators she woke up at a friend's house on July 1 of last year and realized there was someone in bed with her.
Coyle, 20, told them she felt someone try to penetrate her and jumped out of bed, then she saw Roy and noticed her underwear and shorts on the floor.
The documents show Roy's lawyer sought to have the statements excluded because Coyle can't be cross-examined, and suggested she may have misperceived what happened.
Some popular Nigerian clerics ushered in last year with prophecies, some of which did not come to pass.
All Airtel users can now read News 24 Nigeria for free through a Facebook-led Internet.org initiative.
Kidnappers of Kogi ruler demands N20m ramsom
Kogi - The gunmen that abducted the paramount ruler of Ajaokuta, Ohi of Ajaokuta in Kogi State, Musa Achuja, has reportedly demanded for N20 million ransom before the release of the Second Class king, Vanguard reports.
The traditional ruler was on his way home from Lokoja on Saturday December 31, 2016, when he was abducted along the Lokoja-Ajaokuta Road by unknown gunmen.
A family source revealed that the Ohi’s driver and one of his aides, who were travelling with him, escaped by the whiskers.
He added that the abductors have contacted the family and demanded for N20 million ransom.
However, the Public Relations Officer of the Kogi Police Command, Williams Aya, said the incident was yet to be reported to the command.
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Set on nearly an acre in the guard-gated community of Bel Air Crest, the property forsakes hyper-luxury flourishes for the austere. Walls of glass bring color into the spare interior, which otherwise features a palette of white and gray.
Porn site in Utah will take you down the right path
by Beatrice Credi - 2017.02.15
Standoff between online porno giant XHamster and the Governor of Utah. The parent’s associations had hoped for a YES vote from the governor’s office for sex education in the schools. Instead, when they saw the request buried by the Governor, they looked for an uncommon ally. As a provocation, they enlisted the aid of the porno site, who agreed to help redirect all users from Utah to a sex education site, instead of the porno they had been looking for. Hence, they will see everything from explanations of types of contraception to a description of the most common, sexually transmittable diseases. In other words, where the school ends off, porno will take over.
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MEATS from New Zealand destined for the European Union (EU) markets can now transit through Singapore, by means of SATS Coolport, Asia's first on-airport perishable cargo handling centre.
Announcing this on Monday, leading provider of gateway services and food solutions
During my interviews with the cast of 13 Reasons Why I realized that Miles Heizer, Ross Butler, and Alisha Boe have no clue who Young Dolph is. While I probably should have known better, their lack of reaction to the phrase for the 99 and the 2000 was the thing that was actually startling.
Season 2 of 13 Reasons Why is now streaming on Netflix and it’s actually really good.
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Library Expansion on PACE
Whitchurch-Stouffville Public Library officials accept a donation of $15,000 from PACE Credit Union towards equipment for the ongoing Leisure Centre and Library expansion. The project, which will see the Library doubled in size, is expected to be completed this spring, with the Teen Lounge to be named in recognition of the PACE gift. The Library is asking for other community groups, businesses or residents interested in supporting the expansion project to contact the Library at 905 642-7323, ext 5223. Pictured from left to right are Library CEO Carolyn Nordheimer James, Councilor Rick Upton, Library Board Trustee Sandra Liaros, Board Chair Lloyd Pinnock, Trustee Cameron Rogers, PACE representatives Linda Benincasa, Deborah Cushing, Mary Benincasa, Tina Kargovski and Alicia Alberton, Trustee Bill Slovitt, and Taylor Doodchenko of PACE.
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If all diesels over ten-years-old were replaced with cleaner new cars then killer emissions would fall two-thirds (and UK motorists would save £1bn)
MOSS POINT, Miss. -- Moss Point police arrested a man after he was seen attempting to break into car, according to Interim Police Chief Brandon Ashley.
On Sunday, police responded to a call for a suspicious subject attempting to enter a vehicle.
As officers arrived, the owner of the vehicle said he noticed a man attempting to burglarize their automobile parked in the driveway.
The suspect was identified as 20-year-old Larry Rostchild.
Rostchild led police on a pursuit by foot but was later found hiding in the rear of another residence in the area. Police arrested him without incident and charged him with automobile burglary.
He is currently being held in the Jackson County Adult Detention Center on a $5,000 bond.
Those who have any additional information about the crime are asked to contact Detective Vince Nye or the Moss Point Police Department at 228-475-1711.
You may also contact Crime Stoppers at 800-787-5898 or visit the Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers website at mscoastcrimestoppers.com.
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Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown 84) celebrates a 39-38 win over the Baltimore Ravens in an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Monday, Dec. 11, 2017. The Steelers won the clinched the AFC North Championship with the win.
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - People from all over will be driving up the canyon this weekend for the Lake Isabella Fishing Derby.
None of the trout is tagged, so any trout is eligible to win prizes.
There will be vendors and activities at the family-friendly event scheduled for Saturday, Sunday and Monday.
ST. LOUIS, MO – A 3-D printer helped a Missouri 9-year-old recover from a brain tumor.
Ahnah Johnson and her mother, Hannah, were having girl’s day at a salon when Ahnah suffered seizure.
After suffering four more seizures, Ahnah ended up at Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital where doctors discovered she had a brain tumor.
Doctors were able to print a small version of Ahnah’s brain using a 3-D printer. Doctors said 3-D printing can not only ease patients and teach residents but actually improve surgery.
“3-D printing can be used as a model during surgery, a guide to help guide where surgery should be done or what pieces should be cut,” said Dr. Alexander Lin, Director of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Cardinal Glennon.
Cardinals Glennon is one of the only centers in America with in-house 3-D printing. Doctors said the technology also allows them to do virtual surgery.
Ahnah and her mother are thankful both for the technology and her recovery.
The intercepts alarmed American intelligence and law enforcement agencies, in part because of the amount of contact that was occurring while Mr. Trump was speaking glowingly about the Russian president, Vladimir V. Putin. At one point last summer, Mr. Trump said at a campaign event that he hoped Russian intelligence services had stolen Hillary Clinton’s emails and would make them public.
The officials said the intercepted communications were not limited to Trump campaign officials, and included other associates of Mr. Trump. On the Russian side, the contacts also included members of the Russian government outside of the intelligence services, the officials said. All of the current and former officials spoke on the condition of anonymity because the continuing investigation is classified.
AmeriCanna is everything high-school me thought an Amsterdam "coffee shop" would be. The front door opens to a tiny security room, which has been hand-painted with a floor-to-ceiling psychedelic mural of outer space—complete with glowing cosmic prisms, as if you've somehow stepped into the third dimension of a black-light poster. You pass your ID to an anonymous hand through a slot in a frosted-glass box on the wall. Once you're checked in, you're greeted with an expanded version of the usual concentrates and what's quite possibly the most extensive collection of flower in the city. There were more than 100 strains on the shelf during my visit, and it was hard to choose between Gelato, Guava Gelato and Mochi Gelato. With so much flower in stock, AmeriCanna is a great place to survey the market's offerings and discover growers to look out for in your future shopping expeditions.
“Whether we choose to revisit it at another time and reimagine that story — that’s something [director] Michael [Patrick King] and I just haven’t talked about yet, that doesn’t mean we won’t, but we haven’t at this time.”
— Sarah Jessica Parker, on the possibility of another SATC movie, to Vulture
About Carers Cafe - Corsham
Carers Support Whiltshire runs Carers Cafe for carers to enjoy a chat with other carers in their area over a cuppa or two. Carers are welcome to stay for as little or as long as they are able to.
Beijing : China on Monday appointed a whole new set of top officials, including a defence minister, to head a revamped government, days after President Xi Jinping began his second five-year tenure following the removal of the two-term limit.
The new line-up approved by the rubber stamp parliament, the National People’s Congress, includes four Vice Premiers, Han Zheng, Sun Chunlan, Hu Chunhua and Liu He. Their names were approved by nearly 3,000 deputies of the NPC after they were proposed by Premier Li Keqiang, who himself was re-appointed to the post under the new political setup headed by Xi.
An F1 launch is when teams finally go public with the fruits of their previous months' labours. But rarely do they allow sight of their inner workings in the final pre-launch hours. Anthony Rowlinson got a glimpse with Mercedes.
Lewis Hamilton inserts an index finger into either side of his mouth, stretches his face, pokes out his tongue and goes: "BLEEEEEEEEERRRRRRGGGHHH!"
"Love it, Lewis," purrs photographer Paul Ripke. "Now, finger up your nose please."
FAIRFIELD, Ohio (WDTN) – An Oakwood restaurant founded in 2013 is opening a second location at a local mall.
This information comes from our partners at the Dayton Business Journal.
The Mall at Fairfield Commons is under construction to add a Flyboy’s Deli and the general manager hopes to open the 7,400 square-foot store before Black Friday.
Flyboy’s is open for lunch and dinner seven days a week, and offers breakfast on Saturdays. The menu includes traditional deli sandwiches, bagels, wraps, and pizzas.
One in 5 children helped by Barnardos is experiencing ‘hidden homelessness’.
The charity part of a new campaign being launched today to highlight the issue.
Along with Focus Ireland, the Simon Community and the Vincent de Paul Society they want to draw attention to people living in squats or sleeping on friends’ sofas.
CEO of Barnardos, Fergus Finlay, says living in cramped conditions is having devastating impact on children in particular.
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Kansas Public Employees’ Retirement System is adding three investment options to its $1 billion 457(b) plan.
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Children's Art
The Calexico Arts Commission is hosting the 7th Annual Children's Art Festival and Exhibit.
Children's art will be exhibited at the Carmen Durazo Cultural Arts Center through Thursday from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. while the Art Festival will be held at the Calexico Farmer's Market on Saturday , March 24, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. There will free art activities for kids. The Farmer's Market will be Elmer Belcher Street between Encinas and Dool.
Three new third-party hardware options have come to Google’s virtual carrier, Project Fi.
The company announced that LG’s V35 ThinQ and G7 ThinQ and Motorola’s Moto G6. The first two phones will be available from sometime in June while the the latter model is available for pre-order today.
The Moto G6 will be priced at $199, less than the Amazon Prime Exclusive version and less than the MSRP of $249. It joins the Android One version of the Moto X4 as currently-available alternatives to the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL. The V35 ThinQ, which was also announced for AT&T, joins with the G7 ThinQ, a phone Ma Bell passed up, on Google’s network. The V35 will cost $899 while the G7 will cost $749.
24-month financing is available on all devices.
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DSW is looking to create a one-stop shopping destination in its stores where consumers can buy and rent shoes. The chain, which doesn’t currently rent shoes for special occasions such as weddings, proms, etc., is planning a test in coming months.
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Tehran, Jan 2 Iran's President Hassan Rouhani on Sunday welcomed the imminent peace talks on Syria in Kazakhstan.
Rouhani expressed the hope that the upcoming international peace talks on the future of Syria in Astana of Kazakhstan would be a major step towards the resolution of conflicts in the Arab states, Xinhua news agency reported.
Resistance against terrorism and belief in diplomacy are two major criteria in tackling the problems in the region in general and Syria in particular, the Iranian President said in a televised speech on Sunday. He urged the international community to respect the sovereignty of Syria and its recognised borders, saying that Iran is, in principle, against any change of borders in the Middle East region.
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Image copyright Family handout Image caption Anthony Condron was fatally injured at the Maya Bar in Liverpool city centre
Three men have been arrested on suspicion of murdering a man who was attacked in a bar in Liverpool city centre.
Anthony Condron, 29, from Huyton, was assaulted in the Maya Bar in Wood Street at about 01:00 GMT on Saturday.
He was taken to hospital but pronounced dead at 02:24.
The arrested men - a 22-year-old from Liverpool, a 24-year-old from Aigburth and a 23-year-old from Mossley Hill - are being questioned by detectives.
Det Ch Insp Mark Tivendale said the victim had been on a night out with his girlfriend and friends.
"The incident happened in a busy bar in the centre of Liverpool and would have been witnessed by many people," he said.
Investigators are particularly interested in speaking to a group of girls who are thought to have been in the bar and witnessed the fight.
Manchester United are happy to sell Matteo Darmian and Daley Blind
Jose Mourinho does not mind the duo being carted off as neither are in his first-team plans.
Both of them featured sparingly last season with the Portuguese manager already looking at replacements.
Darmian made just eight appearances in the Premier League whilst Blind played in seven.
Ajax are interested in re-signing the Dutchman whilst Juventus have been heavily linked with the ex-Torino defender.
With the pair both entering the final year of their contracts, the Red Devils are looking to recoup some of the money they spent on them.
CHICAGO (AP) — Whit Merrifield hit a three-run homer and drove in a career-high five runs, and the Kansas City Royals pounded the Chicago White Sox 14-6 on Sunday.
Drew Butera had four of Kansas City’s 16 hits, helping the Royals climb back over .500 at 59-58. Jorge Bonifacio hit his 15th homer, and Lorenzo Cain had two hits and two RBIs.
Jason Vargas (14-6) worked six innings to match his career high for wins set in 2012 with Seattle. The left-hander allowed three runs and six hits, struck out seven and walked two.
Tim Anderson hit a two-run homer for AL-worst Chicago, and Avisail Garcia added a two-run double.
The government of Saudi Arabia bought the Merrywood estate of AOL co-founder Steve Case for $43 million, reports said Wednesday.
The house was initially listed for $49.5 million, and was sold last week, the Wall Street Journal reported.
The CNBC reported that the house is expected to be used as an embassy by Saudi Arabia.
The 23,000 square-foot estate, located along the Potomac River, has nine bedrooms, gardens, an indoor lap pool, outdoor swimming pool, a wine cellar, a tennis court and a gym.
Case and his wife had reportedly bought the house for $24.5 million in 2005.
Merrywood was also the childhood home of Jackie Kennedy.
Steve Case is a co-founder of AOL and CEO of venture-capital firm Revolution LLC.
The couple travel often and did not need the property anymore, Sotheby's International Realty and JLL said in a statement.
A group of motorcyclists brought traffic to a standstill this weekend.The bikers were doing wheelies and tricks on the on the south loop near Braeswood, witnesses said.Cell phone video caught the whole incident, shows people getting out of their vehicles to see what was causing traffic to stop.
When Bud Norris joined the Houston Astros in July 2009, he made his major league debut on what was then the sport's oldest roster. "Older than the Phillies ," he said Monday at Minute Maid Park, to which locker mate and former Philadelphia outfielder Ben Revere turned up his head.
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I’ve seen news story after news story addressing the issue of abandoned houses all over the city being occupied by the homeless and criminals. I do not understand why the banks are not held accountable for the properties and the unpaid taxes on these residences that they refuse to foreclose on.
I do not want to hear that the banks don’t know who owns the title because that’s bull as deep as the mud they are slinging.
Come on, people, demand action on this matter from the people you voted in or vote them out. Stand as a group and get your neighborhood cleaned up. Call the governor and lawmakers every day demanding a law to hold the banks accounted. Be the squeaky wheel … it works.
LEXINGTON, S.C. — Authorities in South Carolina say four people were found dead in a home in what appears to be a murder-suicide.
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher said in a news release that the dead — a man, a woman and their two children — were found Sunday around 8 p.m. Fisher says it's believed all four died of gunshot wounds.
In a tweet from a verified Twitter account, the Lexington County Sheriff's Department said the deaths appear to be a murder-suicide and the investigation is ongoing.
Fisher identified the dead as 26-year-old Marissa Hope Reynoso and two of her children, 4-year-old Elijah Chavez and 1-year-old Ezra Chavez. Also dead was 25-year-old Jorge Luis Chavez, who's believed to be the father of the two children.
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WDTN) — A downed tree left hundreds of people in Montgomery County without power for several hours on Thursday morning.
DP&L crews went to the 6700 block of Yankee St. just after 1 a.m. on Thursday, after a tree fell on power lines.
Nearly 1,800 customers were without power due to the damage to power lines.
Crews removed the tree and repaired the power lines, restoring power to all customers by 3:40 a.m. on Thursday.
WESTFIELD, Ind. (WXYZ) -- Grosse Pointe Woods/Shores captured the Great Lakes regional championship on Saturday, advancing to the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
Grosse Pointe Woods/Shores, playing as Team Michigan, defeated Team Illinois 6-3 for its first trip to Williamsport since 2013.
Michigan will face the Southwest regional champion from Lufkin, Texas, in the opening round on Thursday.
Attention candy lovers: M&M's has released a new flavor just in time for summer and we're not sure how to feel about it.
What is the new summer flavor? Drum roll...Orange Vanilla Cream AKA an orange creamsicle, which definitely has us very intrigued. In fact, if we weren't working we'd be heading outside to search for these bad boys in order to try them ASAP.
According to The Impulsive Buy, the Orange Vanilla Cream M&M's are limited edition and are only available at Dollar General. Is it just us or does the fact that these candies are hard to find make them that much more enticing?
The key to the new flavor is that there is white chocolate, which will lend itself for a much sweeter candy treat. The white chocolate is paired with orange flavor to instantly take you back to your childhood at the beach licking a creamsicle, which could be just the right candy for all your summer adventures.
A small team of volunteers just finished the physically demanding task of replacing a curving, wooden stairwell on a rocky cliff descending deep into the North Chickamauga Creek Gorge section of the Cumberland Trail.
It was a demanding and slightly dangerous job that required a specific set of skills and a lot of lumber.
There are some knuckle- busting, time-eating, power- tool chores to be done in maintaining a soon-to-be 300-mile trail from state border to state border.
Read more from our news partner at Chattanooga Times Free Press.
Chick-fil-A lovers have long been able to order their favorite chicken sandwich in breakfast form via a biscuit. Now they can get it in bowl form, complete with hash browns.
The fast food chicken joint announced today the launch of its first breakfast bowl, the Hash Brown Scramble.
The new meal is made with Chick-fil-A’s tot hash browns, scrambled eggs, cheese, jalapeño salsa, and choice of chicken nuggets or sausage.
The fast food chain explains that it wants to give its customers more options and saw an opportunity to reach people looking for breakfast bowls, an increasingly popular option for those tired of breakfast sandwiches.
In addition to the new bowl, Chick-fil-A says it will replace also offer a Hash Brown Scramble burrito, which will replace the current breakfast burrito.
The breakfast offerings are just the latest new offerings at Chick-fil-A. The company began testing a $30 family style meal back in July. A month before that, the chain debuted a gluten-free bun.
The Brazil international has had a rollercoaster season at Stamford Bridge this season.
There has been talk of the 29-year-old leaving the Blues this year after five years at the club after reports he and boss Antonio Conte have fallen out.
Willian and a number of pundits have been left mystified at his lack of playing-time, but despite these concerns the ex-Shakhtar winger has missed just two Premier League games and played a total of 55 games this season.
However, Conte's treatment of fellow Brazilians David Luiz and Kenedy has had an impact on the working relationship between the two.
Perhaps most telling was an incident after Chelsea won the FA Cup, following a 1-0 win over United last month.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Soros Fund Management LLC:
* Soros Fund Management LLC dissolves share stake in Alphabet Inc class A shares ‍​
* Soros Fund Management LLC dissolves share stake in Amgen Inc
* Soros Fund Management LLC dissolves share stake in American Airlines Group Inc
* Soros Fund Management ups share stake in Kraft Heinz Co by 95.4 percent to 460,733 shares
* Soros Fund Management cuts share stake in Scripps Networks Interactive Inc by 93.7 percent to 4,000 class A shares
* Soros Fund Management takes share stake of 272,198 shares in Kellogg Co
* Soros Fund Management takes share stake of 198,500 shares in Staples Inc
* Soros Fund Management says change in holdings are as of June 30, 2017 and compared with the previous quarter ended as of March 31, 2017 Source text for quarter ended June 30, 2017: (bit.ly/2uDCtgE) Source text for quarter ended March 31, 2017 (bit.ly/2pQ4JVX)
BEIJING, April 28 Toshiba Corp's Westinghouse Electric Co unit will continue operating normally despite the ongoing Chapter 11 restructuring, an executive at the troubled company said on Friday.
Gavin Liu, Westinghouse's president for Asia, said at an industry event the firm's operations in Asia and Europe are not affected by the Chapter 11 filing made last month due to billions of dollars of cost overruns at four nuclear reactors under construction in the United States.
He said the firm will continue existing projects in China and pursue other projects. (Reporting by David Stanway; Editing by Kim Coghill)
As deep a hole as the last-place Nets are in - having traded away to the Celtics what ended up being the top pick in the June 22 NBA draft - they can't afford any mistakes. They have worked out a host of prospects and are bringing in more, including high-profile guards Jawun Evans and Terrance Ferguson.
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On a bitcoin bet, it's the exchanges that will come out ahead, according to Alpha One Capital Partners founder Dan Niles.
"You don't go out and mine for gold, you go ahead and you sell the picks and the shovels," Niles told CNBC's "Squawk Alley" on Monday.
"We don't think it's a real currency, but we think it's going to continue to grow especially the underlying blockchain technology."
IBM and Walmart have already started using blockchain technology to improve on food safety, Niles said, and bitcoin futures started trading on official exchanges this weekend.
Chip companies AMD and Nvidia saw a bitcoin bump, too, as the powerhouses GPUs behind the mining of digital currency. But Niles said there's already too much hype around those names to buy in.
The coins are fast approaching a bubble, he said, and the thing with bubbles is, "they can always go a lot higher than you anticipated, then you get a shakeout, and then things start to grow."
"We've got a shakeout coming at some point."
Nearly four years after Dominion Energy applied, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has opened a path forward for the utility giant's contentious proposed transmission line across the James River near Historic Jamestown.
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The New York City’s only mortuary school claims its been stiffed by the Medical Examiner’s Offic​e — ​on ​a steady supply of ​​fresh corpses​.​ American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral...
Mojo Dojo Comedy is thrilled to present HELLCAT AMAZONS, the stand-up comedy showcase for every woman who's ever wanted to bite back after being told she needs to smile more.
This month, the Hellcats return with another no-holds-barred lineup of the funniest women from across the Midwest. Overthrow the partiarchy, one punchline at a time!
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It all takes place at Urban Harvest Brewing Company, where they brew hand-crafted ales and lagers in small batches several times a week. This creates a versatile line-up of beers to choose from, as well as adventurous seasonal and specialty brews.
Enjoy a pint or two before, during and after the show!
100 Mile House RCMP are reminding the public once again to take steps to avoid being the victim of property crime.
Locking vehicles and removing the keys from them, and recording bicycle serial numbers are simple steps to prevent crimes.
RCMP also say that if you are reporting a crime, do not clean up the area or move items before investigators can attend, as you may destroy valuable evidence.
They caution to be careful when locating controlled substances, as touching some street drugs can have an immediate effect.
If you have any information on a crime, please contact Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or the local Detachment of the RCMP.
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MANULIFE US Real Estate Investment Trust (Reit) has opened a preferential offering of 22 new units for every 100 held, and will accept subscriptions until the business close of June 11. Unitholders who subscribe through the acceptance form and
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (AP) – The aerialist wife of daredevil Nik Wallenda is preparing for a stunt that will have her hanging by her teeth from a helicopter over Niagara Falls.
Thursday morning’s performance comes on the fifth anniversary of Nik Wallenda’s televised high-wire walk over Niagara Falls.
Plans call for Erendira (AR’-en-deer-uh) Wallenda to be tethered by her waist as she performs a series of maneuvers on a hoop suspended from a helicopter 300 feet (91 meters) above the water. At one point she’ll hang from her toes. At another, her teeth.
The Wallendas say the stunt will break a height record Nik Wallenda set in 2011 when he hung by his teeth 250 feet (76 meters) above Silver Dollar City in Branson, Missouri.
The Niagara County Legislature set aside $35,000 for the act last month.
India and Pakistan are celebrating the 70th anniversary of their independence from the British Empire. CNN's Mallika Kapur in India and CNN's Sophia Saifi in Pakistan report on the festivities.
Sumbe — About 1,444 tons of salt were produced in 2017 in Cuanza Sul, an amount that represents an increase of 815 tons over the same period in 2016, according to the local director of Fisheries and Sea, Adão Pereira.
The official considered the level of production "satisfactory" although the obsolete technical means which did not provide a favorable environment for the production of salt in greater quantities.
Adão Pereira also said that the storage of salt has been done in the open which has causes serious constraints and risks to producers and traders, especially during rainy seasons.
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Majority Whip Steve Scalise threw out the ceremonial first pitch before Game 1 of the NL Division Series between the Washington Nationals and Chicago Cubs.
The Louisiana Republican made a triumphant return to the House last week — more than three months after he was wounded while practicing for an annual charity baseball game featuring members of Congress.
Scalise wore a red Nationals jersey Friday night with his name and No. 3 on the back. He threw to U.S. Capitol Police officer David Bailey while holding onto a walker stationed a few feet in front of the mound.
Scalise, Bailey and two others were wounded when a gunman opened fire at the practice. Zack Barth and Matt Mika, the other shooting victims, were honored after the pitch.
Celtics guard Marcus Smart, who has been out with a torn tendon in his right thumb, has apparently been cleared physically and will play in Game 5 on Tuesday “if he feels good” following morning workouts:
Marcus Smart has been cleared but Celtics will wait to see how he responds to contact this morning before deciding his status for Game 5. pic.twitter.com/6RRo79b433 — Chris Forsberg (@ESPNForsberg) April 24, 2018
Smart had surgery in mid-March and there was doubt as to whether he’d be able to return at all this season. Friday marks exactly six weeks since the procedure.
The 24-year-old averaged 10.2 points, 4.8 assists and 3.5 rebounds per game before suffering the injury.
No. 2 Boston and No. 7 Milwaukee are knotted at 2-2 in their first round playoff series. Game 5 is set for 7pm ET Tuesday at TD Garden.
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Halfway through this visit to the Gastineau Meadows I stop at a place where leaf shadows dapple the trail. The weatherman promises sun and warm temperatures today. Even though it is still morning, I wish I had worn lighter kit.
Aki sniffs about in a distracted fashion when I start my Tai Chi routine. Halfway through “waiving hands through clouds” she takes up station beside me. She will stay there until I finish with a salute to Mt. Juneau. If he could read my thoughts, Dr. Lam would gently remind me that I should think only of the present. But I can’t help remembering the immature bald eagle that swooped over the little dog and I as we started hiking toward the meadows. The morning sun warmed the eagle’s chestnut colored feathers and shined off its beak.
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Numbers Evening' game
BRAINTREE, Mass. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the Massachusetts Lottery's "Numbers Evening" game were:
8-5-8-5
(eight, five, eight, five)
FILE - In this Dec. 29, 2017, file photo, President Donald Trump speaks as he meets with members of the U.S. Coast Guard, who he invited to play golf, at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Fla. Trump is promoting youth sports and wants such activities to be more accessible to economically disadvantaged children. The White House is hosting a field day May 30, 2018 on the South Lawn. Trump is expected to join athletes at stations that will include flag football, baseball, volleyball, golf, soccer and track and field. Evan Vucci, File AP Photo
The World Bank on June 13 approved a $520 million package of funding for projects to boost Afghanistan's economy, build critical infrastructure, and support Afghan refugees sent back from Pakistan. The bank said the six cash grants, including donor money from Denmark, Germany, and Japan, will help the Afghan government "at a time of uncertainty when risks to the economy are significant."
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MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwired - Oct 6, 2017) - Khalkos Exploration Inc. ("Khalkos") (TSX VENTURE:KAS) announces that following the resignation of Ms. Éliane Tremblay Paradis as Chief Financial Officer and Secretary of the Company, the Board nominated Mr. Dominique Doucet as interim for both positions.
The Board of Directors wishes to greatly thank Ms. Tremblay Paradis, who recently left for her maternity leave, for her valuable contribution to the Company.
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
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A crane collapsed across at least two homes in a Florida neighborhood Wednesday. Aerial footage shows the boom laying on top of at least one roof causing damage.
CBS Miami reports that it happened in the Lauderhill area around 3:30 p.m. local time -- northwest of Fort Lauderdale. The crane was there for a power pole installation by Florida Power & Light.
A fire official told CBS Miami that there were two confirmed injuries, but there were no details if anyone was rushed to a hospital.
Lauderhill Fire Rescue spokeswoman Jerry Gonzalez tells The Associated Press there are no fatalities and that she wasn't aware of the severity of the injuries.
First responders are checking the area for more damage or any additional injuries.
There was no immediate word on the cause of the accident.
This is a developing story. Please check back for latest updates.
March 31 Southwest Securities International Securities Ltd
* Unit entered into facility agreement with borrower and guarantor
* Lender has agreed to lend to borrower a term loan in principal amount of hk$300 million
* Lender being southwest securities; borrower being gold train investments; guarantor being poon sum
* "company considers that risks involved in advance to borrower are relatively low" Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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The Side by Side service helps people with dementia to continue to live independently and remain active members of their local community. Volunteers will provide support to enable people with dementia to go out and about in their community and keep doing the things they enjoy or to try out new activities. The service is unique to each individual as it is based upon what the person with dementia would like to do.
THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — Russian authorities have sent a new extradition request to Greece for a Russian cybercrime suspect also sought on criminal charges by the U.S. and France.
Alexander Vinnik, 38, a former bitcoin platform operator, was informed of the new Russian request by Thessaloniki court officials Wednesday, and is not contesting it.
Russia initially sought Vinnik on lesser fraud charges. The new request raises the amount allegedly involved to 750 million rubles ($12 million).
Greece’s supreme court has already approved Vinnik’s extradition to the United States for allegedly laundering billions of dollars using the virtual currency. Vinnik had fought that decision.
Another court ruled for his extradition to Russia based on the first request. France wants him on charges including cybercrime and money laundering.
Greece’s justice minister will rule on the requests.
CHICOPEE, Mass. (Mass Appeal) – June 14th, otherwise known as Flag Day, commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States. Westover Air force Base’s Honor Guard members Tech Sergeant Kaitlin Bellows and Senior Airman Drew Balderston discussed what being in the Honor Guard means to them, and showed us a ceremonial flag folding demonstration.
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WESTWOOD - When Peter Iappelli learned his young son would not play quarterback in a peewee league football game last weekend, the father allegedly placed the teenage coach in a chokehold and cursed him, police said.
Iappelli, 50, of Closter, faces charges of simple assault and disorderly conduct. He promised the North Jersey NFL Flag Football league he would never come to anymore practices or games.
But that wasn't good enough for the league.
"We made a decision immediately to ban him and his family for life," the league's commissioner, Fred Kritzer, told NJ Advance Media on Thursday.
The decision means that Iappelli's child - who is grammar-school age - can no longer play in the league with his teammates, even though the boy did nothing wrong.
If the allegations against the father are true - he should likely not be allowed back on the field. But should a son or daughter bear the sins of the father?
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The Cypress-based organization dedicated to helping those recovering from brain injuries, is hosting a fundraiser in Long Beach on February 16.
The organization is inviting the community to join them at their next fundraiser, Swing Fever, on Friday Feb. 16, at The Grand in Long Beach. Donations fund scholarships and therapy services for brain injury survivors and their families. It will be a night with a silent auction, dinner, and dancing to live big band music for you and your Valentine.
Tickets are $125. To purchase tickets and for more information regarding B.R.A.I.N., please visit the organization’s website at www.thebrainsite.org, or call (714) 828-1760.
Air Canada Flight AC84, en route from Toronto to Tel Aviv, was forced to land in London due to an unruly passenger.
After transmitting an emergency code, the flight landed safely. Authorities were requested to meet the flight upon arrival.
Air Canada is planning a "continuing flight" to Tel Aviv. It is not clear when the flight will take off.
Starting and running your own business successfully is hard.
I'm sure you've heard the statistics before that most small businesses fail within 5 years. Many people have a vision of what being their own boss looks like, but that is often not reality. Like having a kid, you may think you know what starting a business will look like, but you won't truly know until you've actually done it. It's much harder than you anticipate, but it's also so much more rewarding than spending your life working for someone else.
WEST MONROE, La. - A Louisiana man was arrested last weekend after a 75-year-old woman told sheriff's deputies that he used an expletive in her presence.
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BERLIN, April 6 It is legitimate to start discussing when and how the European Central Bank will wind down its aggressive stimulus policy as the economy recovers, the head of Germany's Bundesbank said on Thursday.
By opening the door to a discussion on the end of years of easy money, Jens Weidmann struck a different tone to ECB President Mario Draghi, who said earlier on Thursday Frankfurt planned to stick to its policy plan.
"Given the prospect of a protracted, robust economic recovery in the euro area and an increase in price pressure, the discussion is also legitimate on when the Governing Council should consider monetary policy normalisation and how it could adjust its communication accordingly," Weidmann said.
He added: "I could have imagined a less expansive monetary policy, especially as many economic indicators develop positively." (Reporting By Paul Carrel; Writing by Francesco Canepa in Frankfurt)
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Welcome to 20 Mason St, Winchester. This stunning colonial, circa 1928 has been beautifully, meticulously and expertly expanded, updated and renovated. Featuring a new kitchen addition with quartz and walnut counters, black stainless steel appliances and custom cabinetry.From here the new deck, portico and garden are easily accessed.The front to back living room is the perfect gathering space with a wood burning fireplace and original mill work restored to perfection. On the 2nd level the Master bedroom has a beautiful new en suite bath with heated marble floors and dual head tile shower. New custom closets complete this lovely suite. On this level there are 2 other bedrooms and a family bath. Upstairs on the 3rd level there is a home office, another full renovated bath and the 4th bedroom. Perfectly landscaped to embrace the beautiful natural setting, this lovely property is close to the town center, commuter rail, Lincoln Elementary and McCall Middle School.
This is Wordplay with George Bilgere and John Donoghue! This week’s episode is titled Small Malibus and features these six poems:
- Moving to Malibu, by Mary Stilwell
- What I Gave the 20th Century, by Kevin Prufer
- The Flower – Fed Buffaloes, by Vachel Lindsay
- The Imagined, by Stephen Dunn
- Number 64, by Lawrence Ferlinghetti
- In the Bus, by Grace Paley
When a gunman, now identified as 66-year-old James Hodgkinson, opened fire on a baseball practice for congressional Republicans early Wednesday, he was attacking a rare instance of political bipartisanship in divided times. The annual Congressional Baseball Game, which will be held tomorrow, dates back to 1909 and is one of the few reminders that, when they try, lawmakers can get together and even have fun, if only for a couple of hours on the field. And there's a long history to it. Here's a look back at the evolution of one of the most bipartisan events in Washington. Above, Rep. Nicholas Longworth from Ohio goes to bat at the game in 1911.
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MADRID — Spain and Portugal have issued warnings of high winds and heavy rain as a storm reaches the Iberian Peninsula from the Atlantic.
Spain’s weather service has issued its highest warning level – “red” for extreme risk – for the adverse conditions Sunday generated by Storm Ana. It says the biggest threat to public safety will be the strong winds, which could reach 120 kph (74 mph) in mountainous regions and the country’s northwest.
Portugal’s weather service has also issued warnings of extreme risk due to high winds for its northern and central areas.
High winds were also hitting the west coast of Britain and Wales.
PLAINVILLE, Mass. (AP) — Nearly 13,000 gamblers have signed up for a unique gambling addiction prevention effort being tested at Massachusetts’ first casino.
According to a report submitted Wednesday to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, the “Play My Way” program at Plainridge Park Casino has enrolled 12,670 players since its launch last June.
That’s about 10 percent of eligible patrons at the Plainville slots parlor and harness racing track. Of those, 10,857 are still actively using the program, which allows players to voluntarily set a spending budget before they gamble.
The initiative is considered the first of its kind in the country. Similar systems have been tried in Australia, Canada, Norway, Sweden and elsewhere.
Harvard Medical School and Cambridge Health Alliance researchers are evaluating the program. They’re expected to release their initial findings in August.
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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 continues its marketing blitz with a test screening Monday night (critics’ reactions from the screening are rounded up here), the cast assembling on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, and two more TV spots, including the video above which Vin Diesel (he is Groot) posted on his ridiculously-popular Facebook page with the message “We are…” This is one of the funniest moments from any promo video so far:
Groot: “I am Groot.” Rocket Raccoon: “They were not looking at you funny.”
Whatever that sweet baby angel Groot just did (probably this), I’m sure they had it coming.
And here’s another TV spot to remind us Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 opens on May 5th, and that’s coming much sooner than you might think.
Lanai Pete, 2, hugs the Easter bunny during Tustin's 48th annual Easter Egg Hunt at the Tustin Sports Park on Saturday, April 15, 2017. Regina Ocampo, 3, of Santa Ana plays a game during Tustin's 48th annual Easter Egg Hunt at the Tustin Sports Park on Saturday, April 15, 2017.
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About half of workers in the construction and property sector were not spared some pay adjustments either. Among those who saw changes in their salaries, a significant number (24 per cent - also one of the highest) received pay cuts. Those who were granted salary increases mostly enjoyed 5 to 10 per cent rise.
Paxton-Buckley-Loda vs. St. Joseph-Ogden in a prep baseball game at St. Joseph-Ogden High Shool in St. Joseph on Monday, April 17, 2017.
Guam police are looking for a man who used bogus money at a store in Agat this week, and got away with real cash. Joey Charfauros, the owner of the Old Spanish Bridge Market in Agat, says the suspect is caught of video surveillance making a purchase.
He hands the cashier the fake $100 bill, and was given $98 in return as change. The fake bill has "For Motion Picture Use Only" printed on it.
Anyone who recognizes the man is asked to call GPD at 477-HELP (4357).
Drivers who rely on State Route 8 in McCleary can expect an upcoming change to the highway starting Tuesday, Dec. 12 that will allow crews to continue progress on the Wildcat Creek fish barrier removal project. The work includes building four new bridges that carry traffic over both branches of the creek.
12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12
Crews will implement short-term rolling slowdowns to shift traffic into the right lanes of both westbound and eastbound SR 8. Drivers are encouraged to expect slight delays and add extra travel time.
This work is weather-dependent and could be rescheduled.
Next steps
Crews later will reconfigure the eastbound lanes to accommodate both directions of traffic. Like the first half of this project, crews will shift traffic to create room to build two remaining bridges. The highway will remain in that configuration for approximately 12 months.
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Edna Kiplagat has won her Boston Marathon debut.
The Kenyan police officer opened up a big lead heading into the Newton hills, and she cruised to victory in an unofficial 2hr 21min 53sec in Monday’s 121st running of the race.
It’s the first time Kiplagat, a two-time world champion, has raced Boston.
She’s won in London, New York City and Los Angeles.
Rose Chelimo of Bahrain was 1min 59sec behind and American Jordan Hasay was third in her marathon debut. Desi Linden, who was second in Boston by two seconds in 2011, finished fourth – the first time since 1991 that two US women have finished in the top four.
Kenya’s Geoffrey Kirui won the men’s division, pulling away from American Galen Rupp.
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Conventional wisdom states that unemployment rate in a poor country like India is bound to remain low because people cannot afford to remain unemployed. People may be willing to work even at very low wages rather than stay unemployed. Perhaps, it is time to correct this understanding. India is not a poor country as it was in the past. It is a developing country with a large middle class, often described as a young, impatient and aspirational middle class. This aspirational middle class youth is not willing to work for a pittance. It'd rather sit out of the labour force than ...
TORONTO — A painting by Canadian artist William Kurelek sold in a Toronto auction for $472,000 — the second highest on record for the artist and more than double its estimated value of $150,000 and $200,000.
Consignor Canadian Fine Art says the 1972 paining, titled "Hot Day in Kensington Market," is one of 21 works in Kurelek's "Toronto" series depicting life in the city where the Alberta-born artist found commercial success and raised a family.
The auction house says a second painting by Kurelek, "Hauling Hay," fetched $94,400.
It says the most surprising result of Tuesday night's auction was a record set for Canadian artist Charles Comfort, whose piece "Smokestacks, Copper Cliff" sold for $33,040, which was six times its estimate of $3,000 and $5,000.
DALLAS, Texas — Two Dallas police officers were shot and critically wounded Tuesday, the city’s police department said.
A civilian also was wounded, the department said, but that person’s condition was not known.
“Please pray for our officers and their families,” the Dallas Police Department tweeted.
We can confirm that two @DallasPD officers have been shot and critically wounded. We will provide updates as we get them. Please pray for our officers and their families. — Dallas Police Dept (@DallasPD) April 24, 2018
Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings also tweeted on the shooting: “We are closely monitoring the situation in northeast Dallas and praying for our officers and their families.”
We are closely monitoring the situation in northeast Dallas and praying for our officers and their families. @DallasPD — Mike Rawlings (@Mike_Rawlings) April 24, 2018
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While Mickey and Alba chaperone Ben's field trip to a local dump, they find an unfamiliar young boy who snuck onto the bus on the trip back home.
Jennifer Lawrence has starred in some of Hollywood's most critically acclaimed and popular movies. However, she's also starred in some not-so-celebrated films. To mark the release of her latest flick on March 2, 2018 -- the spy thriller "Red Sparrow" -- Wonderwall.com is ranking all of the Oscar winner's movies from the worst to the best. Keep reading to get started...
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - Altice USA Inc:
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CLEVELAND — Cavaliers forward Kevin Love will return Monday after missing six weeks because of a broken left hand.
Cleveland was 11-9 without Love, who was injured on Jan. 30. He's averaging 17.9 points and 9.4 rebounds in 48 games.
Associate head coach Larry Drew said Love's minutes will be restricted in Cleveland's game against Milwaukee. Drew is running the team while coach Tyronn Lue takes a leave of absence to address health issues that have included chest pains and a loss of sleep.
The Cavaliers are third in the Eastern Conference despite dealing with several injuries. Larry Nance Jr. (sore right hamstring), Rodney Hood (strained lower back), Cedi Osman (strained left hip flexor) and Tristan Thompson (sprained right ankle) were ruled out of Monday's game.
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MIAMI (AP) — A judge has decided that Florida school shooting suspect Nikolas Cruz should continue to be represented by a public defender at taxpayer expense.
Broward County Circuit Judge Elizabeth Scherer's ruling Tuesday says Cruz has at most $28,000 in assets. Scherer says that's not enough money to hire a private lawyer in a potential death penalty case of this magnitude.
The 19-year-old Cruz is charged with 17 counts of murder and 17 counts of attempted murder in the Feb. 14 massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. He is being held without bail.
Cruz's lawyers have said he will plead guilty if prosecutors waive the death penalty. The Broward County state attorney's office has not been willing to do that.
Five UK public pension funds have put £100m into residential housing, as interest in the sector from institutional investors heats up.
The pension funds for councils in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Staffordshire, Teesside and the West Midlands are putting the cash with specialist property manager Hearthstone, acting as cornerstone investors for its latest residential property fund.
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Man gets 50 years in prison for stealing $1.2 million worth of fajitas
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BROWNSVILLE, TX (KDAF) — A fajita man turned con man!
Remember the Texas man who stole $1.2 million worth of fajitas? Well, the fajita felon has been sentenced to 50 years in prison!
Gilberto Escamilla got busted after he took a day off from the Darrel B. Hester Juvenile Detention Center for a doctor’s appointment.
Things really started to sizzle when a driver called the kitchen at the juvenile center saying they had 800 pounds of fajitas to drop off.
Turns out, the center doesn’t serve Tex-Mex, but the driver said he had been delivering fajita meat to the center for 9 years!
After the driver spilled the beans, investigators found packages of fajitas in Escamilla’s fridge where he reportedly sold the meat to separate buyers.
Escamilla was fired from his job, charged with felony theft, and pleaded guilty, where he was then sentenced to 50 years in the slammer.
Norwood, Mass. — The Fourth of July holiday is a time when many Americans like to break out the patriotic displays, but Arthur McCann takes it to another level.
The Norwood resident has transformed his front lawn on Earle Street into a red, white and blue American flag complete with 50 stars and 13 stripes. He used field paint, stencils and measuring tape to get the job done.
“If you’re going to do it, you have to do it right,” McCann said.
He tells WBZ-TV that he comes from a patriotic family, with a grandfather who served in World War II, and wants to show respect for veterans and others serving their country.
“I just love America and the freedom and opportunities it gives,” McCann said. “And I love to be creative.”
McCann has a big Independence Day party ever year. He said the response to the lawn flag from those in town “is through the roof.”
“I’m blown away,” he said. “People stand on the roof of their car and take pictures with their kids here. It’s so cool to see a good, positive response.”
Fans are making fun of Matt Barnes , 37, for having an NBA Championship ring, because there are tons of legendary players who still don't have one! " Zaza [Pachulia] , Matt Barnes, & Javelle McGee all got a ring before you LMAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO," one fan tweeted at Los Angeles Clippers star Chris Paul . "Matt Barnes finally got a ring after playing for every team in the league twice," another joked .
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Back in the early 1990s the Shepherd Express did something that occurred to no one else in the local media: produce a Best of Milwaukee contest whose winners are selected by the people of our city. Since then other publications and broadcasters have scrambled to keep up with their own “best-ofs,” but the Shepherd Express remains the city’s largest as ranked by the number of voters and by the value it brings to winners. There are no better people than the residents of our city to select the best the Milwaukee area has to offer in dining and drinking, shopping and health, education and politics. The Shepherd Express congratulates the winners and runners-up and thanks them for helping make Milwaukee a great city in which to live, work and play.
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ISLAMABAD, June 15 (APP): Elaborate security arrangements
have been made for Judicial Academy where Prime Minister Nawaz
Sharif has arrived to appear before Joint Investigation Team.
District Commissioner Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT)
Mustaq Ahmed is personally monitoring the security arrangements.
Road from Federal Board has been closed for traffic
while media persons can access the Academy from Al-Shifa
International Hospital side.
Around 300 to 400 security officials are performing
duty in the vicinity of Judicial Academy including personnel
of Special Branch and Rangers.
Citizen have been advised to opt for alternative routes
including Sahibzada Abdul Qayyum Road, Beacon House School
Road, Mir Zafarullah Jamali Road.
A zoo keeper could have been killed by one of Britain’s two giant pandas after it was accidentally allowed back into its enclosure while it was still being cleaned, it was claimed yesterday.
A photograph shows the female keeper leaving the enclosure through a door with the panda just a few feet behind her.
Disgruntled workers at Edinburgh Zoo blamed the apparent security lapse on staff shortages and claimed in a leaked email that the worker could have died or been badly maimed in the incident.
Two men, aged 26 and 28, are due to appear at Coleraine Magistrates Court this morning in connection with a shooting incident in Garvagh early on Sunday.
The 26-year-old has been charged with offences including attempted murder, carrying a firearm in a public place and discharging a firearm in a public place.
The 28-year-old man has been charged with assisting an offender.
As is usual procedure, the charges will be reviewed by the PPS.
A Leighton Buzzard man who treats locals to a Christmas light display every year has added a snowman to the back of the house for 2017.
Keith Siddle, 55, of Highfield Road, has been decorating his house every December for fifteen years in a bid to raise money for local charities, this year he is raising funds for the Leighton Buzzard Rotary Club.
Keith's christmas light display 2017
Keith said: “I have been doing this for years now and every year I add something new, this year I have a snowman on the back of the house and the icicles at the front have been replaced with new ones.
“The money raised will go to the Rotary Club, they are a local charity supporting this town.”
The lights will be on every night from 5pm till 10.30pm until Friday, January 5.
Keith added: “If anyone would like to make a donation, could they please place it in an envelope and put through the letter box.”
>> Send in photos of your Christmas light displays or festive decorations to news@lbobserver.co.uk.
Delaware farmers planting underwear to test soil health
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Some Delaware farmers are planting brand-new underwear in their fields to test soil health.
The News Journal of Wilmington reported Tuesday that the "Soil Your Undies" challenge proposed by the Sussex Conservation District demonstrates what healthy soil does to organic material. The undies are meant to stay underground for the next month, allowing microbial organisms to break down the organic material.
Healthy soil should lead to largely decomposed underwear. If the underwear is intact when uncovered next month, then that means the soil isn't healthy enough to support bacteria or other organisms. The newspaper reports this isn't the first time farmers have planted the crop to test soil health.
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LONDON (Reuters) - Caster Semenya will attempt to reclaim her 800 meters title on the final day of action of the World Championships in London on Sunday.
The South African, who was awarded gold retrospectively in the event in 2011, already has one medal to her name this week, after winning bronze in the 1500 meters on Monday.
However, it's the two-lap race that is her strongest, the event in which she won Olympic gold in Rio last year.
Semenya's race is among the highlights of the final session at the London Stadium.
Having taken back the women's 4x100 meters relay title from Jamaica the day before, the United States will aim to repeat that feat on Sunday in the 4x400 meters relay.
The final event will be the men's edition of the race as hosts Britain go for one last gold.
The day's action begins across the city at The Mall, where the men and women's 50km race walk gets under way at 0645 GMT, with the 20km versions following afterwards.
A West Virginia-based company has issued a voluntary recall for 3,000 cases of ice pops sold under two different brands over concerns about listeria contamination. The contamination occurred at a Denver facility and impacts Ziegenfelder Company: Budget $aver Cherry Pineapple Monster Pops and Sugar Free Twin Pops, Fox 13 reports.
FLORIDA GIRL, 4, RECUPERATING AFTER 'INHALING' POOL WATER
There have been no reported illnesses or incidents related to the recall, but the products were sold in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Maine, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah, Washington and Wyoming.
The products were sold 12 per package and delivered to retailers between April 5 and April 19, Fox 13 reported. The FDA recommends those who purchased affected ice pops return them for a refund, or call the company at 1-888-683-0379 for further information.
Missouri Lt. Gov. Mike Parson, a day after learning he will become Governor of Missouri, said Wednesday he has been in communication with cabinet members and leadership of the House and Senate.
On Jan. 25, OPP recruits hosted a charity hockey tournament in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orillia and District, raising $1,110.
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"Palestinian prisoners have launched one of the biggest hunger strikes in recent years in a protest against prison conditions. As many as 1,500 prisoners could be participating in the strikes, which have been planned to coincide with the annual Palestinian Prisoners Day. The strike also comes ahead of commemorations this summer marking 50 years since the 1967 Six Day War and the start of Israel's occupation of the Gaza Strip and West Bank. The strike has been called for by prominent Palestinian prisoner and leader Marwan Barghouti, who is currently serving a life sentence over his role in the second Palestinian intifada — or uprising." (04/17/17)
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SALINA — One day following the 19th anniversary of his ordination as a priest, Msgr. Gerald “Jerry” Vincke was introduced as the newly appointed bishop of the Salina Diocese.
“I want to thank the Holy Father for his confidence in me,” Bishop-elect Vincke, 53, said during the June 13 press conference.
Born outside of Saginaw, Mich., Bishop-elect Vincke was the ninth of the 10 children of Fidelis and the late Henry Vincke.
“My dad worked for General Motors, Buick and was also a small time farmer,” Bishop-elect Vincke said. “I used to get up and milk the cows early in the morning. We owned about 130 acres, but we farmed about 500, which is really small.”
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Report: More than half of Kansas winter wheat in poor shape
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — The latest government crop report estimates that more than half of the winter wheat crop in Kansas is in poor or very poor condition.
The National Agricultural Statistics Service reported Monday that 17 percent of the Kansas wheat is in very poor condition with another 38 percent is rated as poor. About 34 percent is rated as fair with just 10 percent in good and 1 percent in excellent condition.
That assessment comes at the same time that topsoil moisture supplies were rated as short or very short across 81 percent of the state.
Their report covers crop conditions for the week ending on Sunday.
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SIR – Jeremy Hunt suggests that the NHS “came to define” 20th-century health services.
I was born just before the inception of the NHS. My mother practised as a GP, and I qualified in medicine and worked in general practice. I also travelled in Europe and elsewhere, and observed many other systems.
I cannot remember seeing any similar service, except in the former Warsaw Pact regimes. In a strict and rigid society, a free, “all-you-can-eat buffet” model of healthcare may function reasonably well. Indeed, from the Fifties to about 1970, it appeared to do so here, though admittedly with an autocratic medical culture and a supplicant attitude from most patients.
Since then, however, the service...
Two masked intruders dressed in black with ski masks covering their faces are said to have forced their way into a Gallup Street apartment in Providence right around 8:45 Thursday night. Police say a couple and two young kids were home when those intruders burst inside.
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Some South Florida cities want to impose tighter restrictions on vacation rental homes to put a stop to parties that drag on past midnight. Some South Florida cities want to impose tighter restrictions on vacation rental homes to put a stop to parties that drag on past midnight.
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DEVASTATED: Tributes have poured in online to Alesha's family
The youngster, from Rothesay, was reported missing at 6.25am last Monday.
Her body was discovered at around 9am after officers searched the site of a former hotel.
Gran Angela King had earlier launched an appeal to find Alesha, writing on Facebook: "Alesha has gone missing from our house please help look for her [sic]", accompanied by a picture of the youngster.
Friends and family flooded social media to pay tribute to the tragic youngster.
GENEVA (AP) — Switzerland's new foreign minister says the international community should decide whether the U.N. refugee agency for Palestinians has become a "state within a state," questioning whether the Swiss should continue to help funding it.
In what critics call a break from vaunted Swiss neutrality, Ignazio Cassis doubled-down on his recent comments that UNRWA had strayed too far from its original ambition to help Palestinians refugees temporarily.
Switzerland has given UNRWA more than $20 million annually in the last five years, and plans to continue similar funding through 2020.
Cassis told RTS radio Wednesday it's his job to question Swiss public funding.
He visited Jordan this month. He told Aargauer Zeitung newspaper that UNRWA was once part of the solution, but has become "part of the problem" in the Middle East.
Karen Kelso’s cats love nothing more than going for a ride to the shops — the only difference is they prefer to sit on the roof of the vehicle. With a steely grip and a long tail for balance, the cats sit on the roof of Ms Kelso’s blue Ford Focus. Ms Kelso said she had trained all five of her cats with a whistle.
She has been training them commands from a young age and found that they naturally grew towards sitting on the roof.
She encouraged it and now they are comfortable enough for her to drive slowly and while she shops they stay guard on the car.
Her tiger-patterned cat Merf loves the occasional trip out of the house.
She began training her five cats from when they were kittens. She said the cats know not to wander from the vehicle when they head out of the house and either sit on the bonnet of the vehicle or underneath.
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* Pursuant to loan agreement, Oi Wah PL has agreed to grant loan to five customers for a term of 1 month
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Winger Drew Thoonen of the Aylmer Atom Select team, right, battled for the puck with a Lambeth player in the first period of one of the host squad’s games during the annual Aylmer Minor Hockey Association A/E Tournament held at East Elgin Community Complex on Saturday morning, March 17. The Aylmer Flames lost that game 3-0. Aylmer also fell to Ingersoll 2-1 earlier in the tournament but finished strong with a 5-0 win over the Dunville Mudcats on Saturday afternoon. Aylmer players of the games were goalie Noah Sleegers goalie Brent Barker and winger Eden Shelton. (AE/Craig Bradford)
Gżira dropped two precious points after they were held by St Andrews.
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Amadou Samb came to Gżira's rescue as the Senegalese striker converted a late penalty to hand the Maroons a 1-1 draw against relegation-threatened St Andrews.
It was Gżira who made all the early running and on 20 minutes Samb latched onto Sacha Borg's cross but his header finished just wide.
Just past the half hour mark, St Andrews goalkeeper Matthew Calleja Cremona was alert to tip over Andrew Cohen's long-range shot.
Gzira maintained the edge after the break but it was St Andrews who found the break through when Joseph Farrugia released Keavaun Reid and the Saints striker beat Anthony Curmi with a firm drive.
Their pressure finally brought an equaliser when is a swift break Haruna Garba was brought down in the area and from spot Amadou Samb made no mistake.
BOV Player of the match: Kemar Reid (St Andrews).
Kyle Hendricks outpitched Stephen Strasburg as the Chicago Cubs opened their World Series title defence by beating the Washington Nationals 3-0 on Friday in Game 1 of their NL Division Series.
Kris Bryant and Anthony Rizzo produced RBI singles in the sixth inning for the first two hits off an otherwise-dominant Strasburg. Hendricks was even better, giving up only two singles in seven strong innings.
Anthony Rizzo of the Chicago Cubs hits an RBI single against the Washington Nationals in the 6th inning. (Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
Rizzo added an RBI double off reliever Ryan Madson in the eighth. Carl Edwards Jr. threw a perfect inning and Wade Davis finished the two-hitter for a save.
Game 2 in the best-of-five series is Saturday, with Jon Lester set to start for Chicago against fellow left-hander Gio Gonzalez.
The Six Nations is in full swing and Saturday’s match between France and Ireland had it all. A drop goal from Johnny Sexton helped Irish sneak a win at the death, with France having looked set for an upset on the opening weekend of the competition.
Ireland led for much of the match, until the 71st minute where France snuck ahead thanks to some crafty work from Teddy Thomas.
Things built up to a real humdinger with Anthony Belleau later missing a penalty with just two minutes left on the clock.
With scoreline reading France 13-12 Ireland, it was going to take something really special.
France’s defense was immense but a moment of magic from Johnny Sexton capped a tremendous match.
Local firefighter twins to appear in 'The Amazing Race'
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GONZALES- Two local twin brothers are going to participate in season 30 of the Amazing Race.
Eric and Daniel Guiffreda, 33, are both area firefighters. Eric is part of the Gonzales Fire Department.
The brothers, who make up one of 11 teams, are playing for the chance to take home $1 million.
According to the shows website, the Amazing Race kicks off Jan 3.
April 10 Roxy-pacific Holdings Ltd :
* Roxy-Pacific Goulburn Pty Ltd, has entered into a heads of agreement with I-Prosperity Group And Toga D&C P/L and agents
* Deal to sell property to purchaser at a price of A$158 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
April 28 Tianma Bearing Group Co Ltd
* Says it scraps plan to jointly set up property insurance JV as it failed to meet requirements due to net loss in 2016
* Says it swings to net loss of 252.2 million yuan ($36.57 million) in 2016 versus net profit of 47.2 million yuan year ago
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Further company coverage: ($1 = 6.8970 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
Dalton–Engineered Floors LLC has entered into an agreement with Beaulieu Group LLC to purchase substantially all of the operating assets of Beaulieu.
The companies had previously announced they had agreed to terms in a letter of intent. They have now concluded those negotiations and executed a definitive agreement.
Beaulieu, which is operating under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, will seek court approval of this transaction, which is now expected to close in early November. Engineered Floors plans to operate the assets going forward and continue to grow the residential and commercial businesses.
“This will be good for both our business and the community,” said Bob Shaw, chairman and CEO, Engineered Floors.
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Bravo Ms. La Porte! Bravo! Your letter in the Kingman Daily Miner on September 25, 2017 showed refreshing insight into the workings of a city counsel that has become a mockery. Unless the Kingman City Council can somehow return to at least a semblance of civility and remember that they are there to represent their constituents, their en masse resignation should be considered for the benefit of our fine city.
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In Americana music the present is female. Two-thirds of our year-end list is comprised of albums by women. Here, then, are the women (and a few men) who represented the best in Americana in 2017.
New York Yankees vs. Cleveland Indians 2017 ALDS Game One Divisional Round - New York Yankees v Cleveland Indians - Game One CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 05: Didi Gregorius #18 of the New York Yankees reacts after striking out during the ninth inning against the Cleveland Indians during game one of the American League Division Series at Progressive Field on October 5, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cleveland Indians defeated the New York Yankees 4-0. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
Police have laid impaired driving charges against a London man after a motorist struck a stop sign and a utility pole northeast of Sarnia over the weekend.
OPP say it happened on Townsend Line in Lambton Shores at around 4 p.m. on Sunday.
According to investigators, the driver of a Volkswagen Passat struck a stop sign and then collided with a hydro pole.
No injuries were reported, but the hydro pole sustained minor damage and the stop sign was destroyed.
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Police arrested a suspect, who was taken to the Lambton OPP Petrolia detachment for breath testing, which resulted in readings almost three times the legal limit.
A London man, 71, has been charged with impaired driving and driving with more than 80 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood.
He’s scheduled to appear in a Sarnia court on September 11.
Beltre (hamstring) is expected to spend more time at DH and see more off days upon his return from the disabled list, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.
Beltre, who has been sidelined since May 15 with a Grade 1 hamstring strain, could return from the disabled list as early as Thursday. The veteran said his hamstring is feeling better than it did the last time he came off the disabled list, but the Rangers are still planning to monitor his workload, at least initially upon his return, in order to ensure he avoids a third trip to the disabled list.
AMSTERDAM, March 19 (Reuters) - Inspectors from the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) have arrived in Britain to begin an investigation into the March 4 nerve agent attack in the English city of Salisbury, a source at the organisation said on Monday.
Britain has asked the chemical weapons body based in The Hague to run independent tests on samples at its laboratories, said the diplomatic source, who spoke on condition of anonymity. (Reporting by Anthony Deutsch Editing by Catherine Evans)
May 3 Indivior Plc
* Expects 2017 net revenue of $1,050m-$1,080m and net income of $200m-$220m (adds period)
* research and development expenditures are expected to increase over remainder of 2017 (removes extraneous word)
* Q1 net revenue growth of 3% to $265m (q1 2016: $258m)
* Q1 operating profit of $128m (q1 2016: $101m)
* Q1 net income of $80m (q1 2016: $50m)
* Cash balance at quarter end increased to $729m (year end 2016: $692m)
* Full year preliminary guidance for 2017 is confirmed
* Q1 gross margin was up slightly to 93% (q1 2016: 92%) primarily due to increased production in quarter.
* Q1 ebitda was $130m (q1 2016: $107m). Ebitda margin was 49% (q1 2016: 42%). Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom: +91 80 6749 1136)
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It was just another average day on the farm. David Greibrok and his brother Allan Greibrok of Oakland were breaking up rotten corn in a corn bin when David Greibrok became stuck. He was in there for about an hour and 45 minutes. We tracked down the Fire Chief who was first on the scene.
Russia trained at their Novogorsk base on Wednesday (4rd July) ahead of World Cup quarter-final match against Croatia.
Few expect Russia to get this far but they have beaten one of the favourites already - knocking out Spain in a penalty shootout.
Russia did little attacking - with just one shot on target in the match including extra time - with Spain also enjoying 74 percent of the possesion.
But with Sergei Ignashevich marshalling the defence and with Aleksandr Golovin the creative force, Russia found a way to win.
Croatia will start the match as strong favourites, but belief is now running through a Russia side playing on home turf.
The match against Coatia is on Saturday (7th July) at Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi.
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Russian opposition activist Konstantin Sinitsyn has been found dead of head injuries in the entranceway to his St. Petersburg apartment building.
St. Petersburg Legislative Assembly lawmaker Boris Vishnevsky posted the news on February 2, although the incident apparently happened on January 26.
Vishnevsky said Sinitsyn died of trauma to the head and that police had detained one suspect. Authorities say they believe the motive was robbery.
Sinitsyn, 53, was a regular participant in pro-democracy and anticorruption demonstrations in St. Petersburg.
In 2015, he supported a wave of protests conducted by long-distance truckers against rising road tariffs. He also figured prominently in St. Petersburg protests against a government decision to hand the landmark St. Isaac's Cathedral over to the Russian Orthodox Church.
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Gustav Willeit was born in Brunico in South Tyrol and grew up in Corvara, a small pearl in the Val Badia Dolomites. In the series “Biala”, Gustav explores stunning symmetry and facades, through retouching and reflection, Willeit creates imaginary worlds. The human element, which is often to see in Willeit’s work, is never located randomly but has the task of giving the observer an element in which to recognize himself.
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FAYETTE COUNTY, Ill. (WAND) – Police say a car ran over a Pana man in a deadly crash.
Troopers say it happened on Thursday evening as a black 1997 Plymouth Voyager moved eastbound on N. 2135 Road in Loogootee. They say Joshua Wilson, 43, grabbed onto a partially open driver’s side window and fell off. The Voyager then ran him over.
State police say Wilson died at the Fayette County Hospital.
Troopers report Farina man Bruce Snow, 38, was driving the Voyager.
The case remains under investigation on Friday.
March 31 Tiger Woods will miss the April 6-9 U.S. Masters due to a troublesome back and has no timetable for his return to competitive golf, the former world number one said on Friday.
It will mark only the third time Woods has missed the year's first major since he first competed at Augusta National in 1995. Woods did not play the Masters in 2014 and 2016 and tied for 17th in 2015. (Reporting by Frank Pingue in Toronto)
March 30 Keppel Reit Management Limited :
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* Keppel reit- notes are expected to mature on 8 april 2024
* Proceeds from issue of notes under programme will be applied towards refinancing borrowings of keppel reit
* Keppel reit mtn ,a unit of RBC investor services trust singapore has priced s$75 million in aggregate principal amount of 3.275 per cent
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Motter went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's 6-1 win over Miami.
Motter, who is taking over for the injured Jean Segura (hamstring) at the 6, has now homered three times since April 12. He's hitting a respectable .321 with six RBI, but he's also struck out nine times in his 31 plate appearances. The 27-year-old has already surpassed his homer total with the Rays in 2016, but his days of fantasy relevance in AL-only leagues will disappear once Segura is back from the DL -- likely later this week.
Azerbaijani-Australian business forum due in Baku
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By Azad Hasanli – Trend:
Azerbaijani-Australian business forum will be held in Baku Oct.18, 2017, the Azerbaijan Export and Investment Promotion Foundation (AZPROMO) said Oct. 7.
The business forum will be organized with the support of Azerbaijan’s Economy Ministry.
More than 20 Australian companies specializing in the spheres of tourism, logistics, transport, construction, education, law, real estate, viticulture, winemaking, manufacture of dairy products, meat products, as well as in the mining industry and other spheres will take part in the event.
Data of the State Customs Committee of Azerbaijan shows that the country’s trade turnover with Australia in January-August 2017 amounted to $3.7 million. Almost the entire amount of the trade turnover accounted for imports of Australian products.
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Metro News Toronto highlighted a study on Indigenous language conducted by researchers at UBC, the University of Oxford, and the University of Victoria.
The study found that knowing the traditional languages connects Indigenous people to their past and is crucial to cultural identity.
Dillon, SC (WBTW) – The Dillon Wildcats were back in familiar spot in 2016. That being the state championship game, the result though not what they wanted. The Wildcats lost to Chapman 29-27, ending their year with a 13-2 mark. This season Jackie Hayes and the guys are eager to get back into the spotlight and bring back plenty of skill players and a defense that could be even better in 2017.
2016 Record: 13-2, 5-0 in Class 3A, Region 6
Playoffs: Lost in Class 3A State Championship Game to Chapman 29-27
Returning Starters: 6 on offense, 6 on defense
First Game: Friday, August 18th vs Lumberton at home, 7:30pm
Seventeen people were killed and eight others wounded after a number of assailants attacked a restaurant in Burkina Faso around 9 p.m. local time Sunday, according to state-run media RTB.
The attack took place in Ouagadougou, the capital of the West African nation. It’s not known how many attackers were involved.
Attackers barricaded themselves in the Istanbul restaurant on Avenue Kwame Nkrumah in the center of the city, RTB reports, citing authorities.
Burkina Faso government spokesman Remis Dandjinou said the victims were from a number of countries. Efforts are underway to identify the bodies so the authorities can inform their families.
A security perimeter has been established by the Defense and Security forces and all roads leading up to the Ouagadougou International Airport are closed.
The Prosecutor’s Office has opened an investigation into the incident.
Messages of condolence have been left on a wall in west London in tribute to the victims of the Grenfell Tower block fire.
At least 12 people are known to have died in the inferno, which took hold in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
"My heart goes out to everyone who lost loved ones and homes", read one of many messages.
Another said: "When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure."
One man could be seen writing: "Our loss is heaven's gain".
KAWARTHA LAKES, Ont. — Provincial police say one person is in custody after an elderly man was found dead in a burning home in Kawartha Lakes, Ont., on Saturday night.
Police say they were called to the house at about 9:30 p.m., along with firefighters, and found it fully engulfed in flames.
They say that after firefighters extinguished the blaze, the “lifeless body of an elderly male” was found inside.
Police say they took one person into custody in relation to the investigation, but didn’t provide any further information.
The Kawartha Lakes OPP Crime Unit is investigating the fire, along with the Office of the Fire Marshal.
Police say they’ll release more information as it becomes available, but that at the moment, they don’t believe there’s any risk to public safety.
Bill Lavery uses a wheelchair to get around the city, but often, that is easier said than done. As Global’s Sarah Volstad reports, adding to the problem, are the numerous outdoor terraces without wheelchair-friendly access.
WASHINGTON, Aug 14 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump, under heavy political pressure from Democrats and Republicans alike, on Monday condemned white supremacists who rallied in Virginia over the weekend, sparking violence that claimed one life.
"Racism is evil and those who cause violence in its name are criminals and thugs, including the KKK, neo-Nazis, white supremacists and other hate groups that are repugnant to everything we hold dear as Americans," Trump said from the White House. (Reporting by Jeff Mason and Susan Heavey; Writing by Tim Ahmann; Editing by Jeffrey Benkoe)
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-- Kurt Angle has not undergone any physicals with WWE and according to sources, he is not expected to anytime soon. WWE has refrained from discussing any specifics regarding an in-ring return and we're told the reason for this is because if Angle does return, WWE isn't really looking for it to happen until next year's WrestleMania.
-- On last week's Smackdown, we heard the reason Mojo Rawley put on JBL's hat while celebrating is because it was WWE's subtle attempt to portray JBL as a face in light of the bullying controversy that is all over the news.
Michael is wanted by the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office for ATTEMPTED ROBBERY AND ATTEMPTED AGGRAVATED BURGLARY. He was last known to live in the Wichita, Kansas area.
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Doctors struggle to find out what drugs people have taken
24/4/18 - A&E at Middelheim Hospital in Antwerp is regularly confronted with youngsters on drugs. Some youngsters are addicts; most are teenagers experimenting with drugs, and often alcohol, including some 10 year olds. The challenge is to identify the drugs
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Doctors struggle to find out what drugs people have taken
24/4/18 - A&E at Middelheim Hospital in Antwerp is regularly confronted with youngsters on drugs. Some youngsters are addicts; most are teenagers experimenting with drugs, and often alcohol, including some 10 year olds. The challenge is to identify the drugs
SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle Mayor Ed Murray says he believes the withdrawal of a lawsuit filed against him alleging sexual abuse in the 1980s vindicates him.
The mayor made the statement at a news conference Wednesday in response to his accuser’s lawyer, Lincoln Beauregard, filing a motion to dismiss the lawsuit. Beauregard also said the suit would be filed again next year.
Murray also said he was considering his options, legally and politically. His only option for seeking a new term as mayor would be as a write-in candidate, but he said he hasn’t had time to seriously consider it.
Murray dropped his re-election bid because of the lawsuit that claimed he paid Delvonn Heckard for sex multiple times. Murray said at the time it was better for the city if he didn’t run for a second term.
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Americana folk duo The Black Feathers are set to play a special show in Stirling tomorrow (Thursday).
The Gloucestershire-based husband and wife team Ray Hughes and Sian Chandler will entertain an audience at Mediterranea on Viewfield Place.
The band, who were formed in 2012, have been busy touring all over Europe.
And now they are set to showcase their sound in Stirling.
Tickets are are still available - priced at £9 with doors opening at 7.30pm.
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Attorneys in a lawsuit contesting a $300 million project to renovate the Wyoming Capitol argued over whether two men have the right to dispute the construction contracts in court. The lawsuit filed by state Rep. Gerald Gay, of Casper, and Evanston resident Karl Allred claims Gov. Matt Mead and legislative leaders improperly awarded contracts for the renovations.
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March 19 (UPI) -- Residents of an apartment in Vietnam captured video of a confused owl that flew into the home and wandered around a bedroom.
The video, filmed Friday, shows the owl wandering around the floor, bed and walls of the bedroom in an apparent search for an exit.
It was unclear how the owl managed to get inside the bedroom, but it did not appear to be injured.
"This bird was lost and flew into our apartment," the filmer wrote.
NEW YORK — A New York company that sells soup from the recipes of the chef who was the real-life model of the Soup Nazi on "Seinfeld" has filed for bankruptcy.
The filing from Soupman Inc. comes less than a month after its chief financial officer was arrested on charges of cheating the government out of employment-related taxes. The CFO has pleaded not guilty.
Soupman Inc. is based in Staten Island and sells soups made from the recipes of Al Yeganeh. He and his New York soup stand were the inspiration for the "Seinfeld" character, with the catchphrase "No soup for you!"
The company said Tuesday it needs to seek bankruptcy protection in part because of "recent company developments" but store shelves will continue to carry its products including lobster bisque and mulligatawny.
Seth MacFarlane’s new live-action space series, “The Orville,” lifted off to a fast start in its Sept. 10 debut — opening to the biggest scripted-drama numbers for Fox since “Empire”...
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April 3 Verbicom SA:
* Said on Friday that it signed an investment agreement with VIA Polonia SA (VIA Polonia) concerning jointly construction of six residential buildings in Poznan
* The company to buy from VIA Polonia 50 pct shares in Pogodny Skwer Sp. z o.o. for 2.0 million zlotys and shares in and to transfer to Pogodny Skwer Sp. z o.o. rights for property for 5.4 million zlotys ($1.36 million)
* The company also to grant a loan to Pogodny Skwer Sp. z o.o. at amount of 5.4 million zlotys
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Liverpool fans set off flares outside of Anfield before the Roma match
Paramedics were believed to be on the scene treating the victim immediately.
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp had called for supporters to be calm before the semi-final first leg clash which kicks off at 7.45pm.
Cross said: "Hearing reports of a serious incident behind the Kop end following clashes between rival fans.
"Paramedics treating the stabbing victim. Incident occurred close to the Albert.
"Believed to be a Liverpool fan."
In the previous round Liverpool destoryed Manchester City's team bus with bottles, flares and other objects.
Disposable or reusable? Consumers face that choice many times each day. Should we buy a bottle of water for the gym or fill a thermos at home? Should we eat dinner on paper plates or use the dishes? Which to choose depends on many factors, including convenience, cost and the environment.
The choice is a little more complicated in the world of medical devices. Making surgical instruments from materials like stainless steel is expensive and energy-intensive. But, cleaning and sterilizing those instruments so they can be safely reused is also expensive and energy-intensive. What if instruments could be made from less expensive materials, such thermoplastic, so they could simply be used once and thrown away?
NEW YORK (AP) - Wal-Mart has acquired the outdoor clothing and gear seller Moosejaw for $51 million as it expands its online offerings.
The cash deal was announced Wednesday. Wal-Mart says Madison Heights, Michigan-based Moosejaw, which is largely online and sells more than 400 brands, will keep operating its site and stores. Its 350-plus employees will stay based in Michigan.
Wal-Mart, which is trying to better compete with online leader Amazon.com, says buying Moosejaw gives it the experience of another well-established e-commerce player with strong industry relationships.
Bentonville, Arkansas-based Wal-Mart also purchased online marketplace Jet.com last year for $3 billion in cash plus $300 million in stock. Wal-Mart's online sales had been slowing over the past two years but notably accelerated during last year's third quarter. It reports its fourth-quarter results next week.
Sam spoke to Helen, who stayed back to fight the flames despite warnings to evacuate.
John Albert Tucker, Jr.
FIFTH WARD - Funeral services for John Albert Tucker, Jr. will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, February 3, 2018 in the chapel of Kramer Funeral Home of Fifth Ward, with Rev. Keith Lamartiniere officiating. Interment will be held in Immaculate Conception Church Cemetery in Dupont.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, from 10:00 a.m. until time of service.
John Albert Tucker, Jr., age 52, was born on March 15, 1965, and passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2018. John was a much loved young man who loved all and would do for all; he will be missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by his parents, John and Patricia Tucker of Hessmer; his sister, Sandra Kay Starr from Phoenix, Arizona; and step brothers, Dr. Keith Hughes and Dr. Johnnie Hughes and their families.
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SYDNEY Feb 14 Australia's Cochlear Ltd , the world No.1 hearing implants maker, on Tuesday posted a half-year profit rise of 19 percent, but reported slowing sales growth in Asia.
The Sydney-listed maker of about two-thirds of all hearing implants sold globally-posted net profit for the six months to Dec. 31 of A$111.4 million ($85.1 million), compared with A$94 million previously.
Earnings per share of A$1.94 came in slightly below analyst expectations of A$1.96, though the company is tracking toward the upper end of its own guidance for a full-year profit between A$210 million and A$225 million.
The company will pay an interim dividend of A$1.30 per share, compared with A$1.10 a year ago. ($1 = 1.3087 Australian dollars) (Reporting by Tom Westbrook; editing by Andrew Roche)
A budget estimates committee has been told that a 1,000 manual on security in the house is missing.
Borowiecki (lower body) won't play in Game 3 after leaving Game 2 due to injury, Brent Wallace of TSN Ottawa reports.
The blueliner's 364 hits will certainly be missed in Monday's game in Boston, but youngster Ben Harpur will fill in for Borowiecki in the contest. It's unclear just how serious this injury is, so more information should be coming in the days prior to Wednesday's Game 4.
A motorcyclist was rushed to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore on Friday evening after he was involved in a single-vehicle accident in Glen Burnie.
The 35-year-old man’s motorcycle struck a fence near the intersection of Country Club Drive and Furnace Branch Road around 6:55 p.m., county fire officials said.
He was taken by ambulance to the hospital with serious and possibly life-threatening injuries, fire department spokesman Capt. Russ Davies said.
No further details were available.
It was 75 years ago that Singapore, the island at the tip of the Malay Peninsula that had been a key strategic outpost of Britain's colonial empire, fell to invading Japanese troops. The events live on in history books more than in memories. But for Margaret Menz, who lost her brother there, the passage of years has not dulled the pain.
Menz was among hundreds of people who attended a commemoration ceremony Wednesday at Singapore's Kranji War Cemetery, which holds more than 4,400 white gravestones of soldiers from countries such as Britain, Australia and New Zealand.
World War II veterans, their family members and officials said prayers, observed a period of silence and laid wreaths in memory of lives lost.
ONSLOW COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — The Ocean City Jazz Festival returns for its 9th year.
The festival performances will take place July 7 and 8, 2018 in the historic Ocean City Community at 2649 Island Drive in North Topsail Beach.
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino has reportedly said that the ban on international football matches in Libya will be lifted soon.
Having reviewed a report from the FIFA Committee on Libya, he is said to have expressed confidence that it will not take long for international matches to return to the country.
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HOOTEN AND LADY ALEX CONFRONT THE PAST — Alex (Ophelia Lovibond) heads to Moscow to help Hooten (Michael Landes) search for a lost Fabergé egg and confronts her arch enemy, who now works for a questionable black market collector. Hooten meets his mentor who sends them on a risky adventure. Jane Seymour, Jonathan Bailey and Shaun Parkes also star. Julian Holmes directed the episode written by Sarah Phelps (#106). Original airdate: Monday, August 14, 2017 @ 9pm
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China should set a more flexible 2017 economic growth target to give policy makers more room to enact reform, according to Huang Yiping, an adviser to the People's Bank of China. He proposed a range of 6 percent to 7 percent for this year, compared with the 6.5 percent to 7 percent objective in 2016, the official Xinhua News Agency reported.
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For more than 50 years, Golden Echoes’ nutrition program has served thousands of area senior citizens. A non-profit corporation, Golden Echoes is best known for providing hot, home-cooked meals at a very reasonable cost.
Chitral — District Bar Association announced boycott of court proceedings until a staff of the judiciary namely Islamuddin was suspended and inquiry against him ordered. The accused person had manhandled a lawyer Altaf Gohar Advocate within the court premises which aroused the wrath of the lawyer community. The resolution of the District Bar Association headed by Sajidullah Advocate demanded suspension and trial of the accused person. — GH Farooqui, 12 Jun 2017
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“Hello my name is…” is a series dedicated to learning more about some of Canada’s top winter athletes ahead of PyeongChang 2018.
At just 18-years-old, Justin Snith and partner Tristan Walker were two of the youngest members of the Canadian Olympic Team at Vancouver 2010 Olympic games, and were the youngest doubles team in the field. They went on to compete as two of Canada’s three fourth-place finishes in luge at Sochi 2014.
Get to know the Canadian athlete before PyeongChang 2018.
Check out all of the athletes headed to PyeongChang 2018, in our Team Canada roster.
YORK — Officials in York are considering a land transfer deal with York Hospital.
The Portsmouth Herald reports the hospital is continuing talks about purchasing a section of Williams Avenue, near its helipad. Hospital officials say the land would become part of the hospital campus.
In exchange, the hospital would consider transferring a property on York Street to the city. Officials say the town could use the parcel for parking spaces.
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Alberta Transportation Minister Brian Mason will hold a news conference on Wednesday morning to discuss his political future.
Mason has been in politics for decades, having served as an MLA since 2000, which makes him the longest-serving member of the 29th Legislature.
READ MORE: Alberta NDP Leader Brian Mason stepping down
He served as leader of Alberta’s New Democrats from 2004 to 2014.
Prior to being elected as an MLA, Mason served as an Edmonton city councillor for Ward 3 for 11 years.
READ MORE: Incoming Alberta premier appoints long-time NDP member as house leader
He was sworn in as the minister of transportation and government house leader on May 24, 2015.
Mason’s news conference is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at the Alberta legislature.
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LOS ANGELES (KGTV) - The Mayor of Los Angeles, Eric Garcetti, responded to today's shooting in Virginia by saying it ''underscores the urgency of ending the epidemic of gun violence in America.''
``My thoughts and prayers are with the civilians and officers wounded in today's shooting in Alexandria,'' Garcetti said in a statement.
``The senselessness of this burst of violence is only compounded by the fact that it struck as Majority Whip Steve Scalise and others were practicing for one of Washington's great bipartisan traditions. We should be...mindful of how this tragedy underscores the urgency of ending the epidemic of gun violence in America.''
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Mayor Garcetti on the shooting in Alexandria Virginia. pic.twitter.com/7PPuNnh2pp — Mayor Eric Garcetti (@MayorOfLA) June 14, 2017
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WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. employers posted slightly fewer job openings in October than the previous month, but the number of people being hired improved.
The Labor Department says nearly 6 million jobs were available at the end of October, down from 6.18 million in September. Manufacturers, retailers, wholesalers and the information sector advertised fewer jobs.
But total hires rose 4.4 percent to 5.55 million.
The government said last week that employers added a net total of 244,000 jobs in October and 228,000 in November. That partly reflected a recovery in hiring after the hurricanes dragged down jobs gains in September.
Despite the healthy job market, many people are staying in their jobs rather than departing for new ones. The number of quits held steady for a second straight month at 3.18 million.
LGBT Books to Prisoners Fundraiser
A night of music, poetry and community as we gather to raise funds and collect books for LGBT Books to Prisoners
LGBTQ Prisoner Support Milwaukee will be accepting book and monetary donations at the event for Wisconsin Books to Prisoners and LGBT Books to Prisoners!
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - An Oklahoma appeals court has removed language that was critical of the state attorney general's office in an Open Records Act case involving communications between then-Attorney General Scott Pruitt and major energy companies as well as the Republican Attorney General's Association.
The Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals ruled Monday the trial judge's characterization of the office as an "abject failure" in complying with the law was "surplus and unnecessary."
The wording is in a 2017 ruling that ordered the attorney general's office to provide the Wisconsin-based Center for Media and Democracy with records it had requested in 2015 involving Pruitt, who now heads the Environmental Protection Agency.
The court upheld the remainder of the order that the attorney general's office must provide the records, which it did in February 2017.
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This story has been corrected to indicate Oklahoma's Court of Civil Appeals issued the ruling, not the Oklahoma Supreme Court.
Police search for driver who fled South Side traffic stop, crash
Two people were injured in a crash Sunday afternoon after the driver of a vehicle sped away from a traffic stop in the Bronzeville neighborhood on the South Side.
Officers on patrol stopped the vehicle about 3:05 p.m. in the 3900 block of South King Drive after seeing it commit a traffic violation, according to Chicago Police. When the officers got out of their vehicle to approach, the vehicle sped away.
The vehicle then clipped another vehicle and knocked down a street light before crashing into two parked cars, police said. The driver of the vehicle ran away and two people were taken to hospitals for treatment.
As of early Monday, the driver remained at large, police said. Additional information on the incident was not immediately available as Area Central detectives investigate.
Netflix continues its expansion into original young adult series with a pickup of an eight-episode British drama.
Created and written by Hania Elkington and Simon Duric, the untitled series is described as a teenage love story with supernatural twists. It is produced by the UK-based New Pictures, led by Charlie Pattinson, Elaine Pyke and Willow Grylls, which also is behind another supernatural British drama series recently picked up by Netflix, Requiem.
​Farren Blackburn (Daredevil, Dr. Who) is set to direct six of the eight episodes. He executive produces the series with Pattinson, Pyke and Grylls. Filming is slated to take place in the U.K. and Norway.
Netflix has been making a push in original series targeting young adults, launched with breakout hit 13 Reasons Why.
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Danny Welbeck is determined to make an impact for England in Russia
Now, with absolutely no disrespect to Per Mertesacker, Mesut Ozil and Shkodran Mustafi, he fancies sharing his dressing room with a new crop of winners.
It can all get a bit too much inside the Gunners’ dressing room when Welbeck’s German team-mates remind him of their 2014 World Cup triumph in Brazil.
“They’re not shy in letting us know they are world champions,” says the 27-year-old.
“It is all fun, nothing vicious.
“But you can see in Per, for instance, all the hard work and dedication he puts into his football, not just on the pitch but away from it too.
“And with Mesut and his amazing ability, you see that each and every day at the club.”
Welbeck hasn’t exactly set the Premier League alight with injuries blighting his season once again.
But having been part of the squad four years ago which was eliminated after back-to-back defeats, then missing Euro 2016 following knee surgery, he’s determined to make his mark this time.
× Monroe County Community Schools looking for more bus drivers
MONROE COUNTY, Ind. – The Monroe County Community School Corporation is looking to add more school bus drivers due to their impending takeover of 42 more routes next week.
The district is terminating their contact with Auxilio, after they said last month that the company was not holding up their end of the deal.
MCCSC tells FOX59 the majority of families will not see any change. They are continuing to hire new drivers for the takeover which takes place on Oct. 13.
The district reportedly increased starting wages for bus drivers and monitors and encourages citizens looking for part-time work to apply.
Wages begin at $17 per hour and there is a 1-6 week training and background check process.
Interested applicants can apply online or in person at the school’s transportation department.
There are lots of potlucks and dinner parties over the holidays, including sometimes ones for work, but there's never enough time.
If you're in a pinch this year, we have a solution for something to bring that's delicious to eat but not time-consuming or too expensive to make: stuffed garlic bread.
Try one of these quick and easy garlic bread recipes, provided by Tasty, all of which are sure to be a knockout at any holiday potluck.
NEW YORK Diet Coke's makeover, which put the sugar-free drink in skinny colourful cans, helped the low-calorie brand sell more soda in North America for the first time in nearly eight years.
Coca-Cola Co. introduced four new flavours of Diet Coke in February, including mango and ginger lime, to try and lure back customers who switched to other flavoured fizzy water and other low-calorie drinks. The Atlanta-based company also redesigned the 35-year-old drink's logo.
CEO James Quincey said the relaunch was able to bring back people who stopped drinking Diet Coke, as well as attract new drinkers, such as millennials.
Its other diet drink, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, also posted growth after a relaunch last year that replaced Coca-Cola Zero.
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WARREN, Mich. — Police who found a badly decomposed body in bed in a Detroit-area home believe a 62-year-old woman may have shared the home with her dead roommate for months.
Police in Warren found the body of 68-year-old George Curtis on Monday. An autopsy will be performed.
WJBK-TV and The Macomb Daily of Mount Clemens report Tuesday that relatives contacted police after hearing nothing from Curtis for months.
The woman has been hospitalized for a psychiatric evaluation.
Police Commissioner Bill Dwyer tells the newspaper “it's just bizarre (that) she stayed in the home like that and didn't report anything.”
Police say Curtis may have been dead for months.
Dwyer says the house may have to be condemned and demolished due to the condition inside and the odor.
Image copyright Google Image caption The officer was injured in the graveyard of St Lawrence Church
A police officer is reported to have been knocked unconscious in an attack by a group of people at a graveyard in Kent.
The officer was injured in the grounds of St Lawrence Church on Manston Road, Ramsgate, at about 21:50 GMT on Friday.
A helicopter has been used in the search for the suspects but no arrests have been made.
The officer was treated at the scene for a head injury and has been taken to a local hospital.
In a tweet, Kent Police said: "A police officer was knocked unconscious in a graveyard.
"He has been taken to hospital as a precaution and we are currently carrying out searches to find those responsible."
SpaceX launching research to space station _ plus ice cream
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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- SpaceX is about to launch a few tons of research to the International Space Station - plus ice cream.
An unmanned Falcon 9 rocket is scheduled to blast off at 12:31 p.m. Monday from Florida's Kennedy Space Center.
Experiments make up most of the 6,400 pounds of cargo. That includes 20 mice. The Dragon capsule is also doubling as an ice cream truck this time. There was extra freezer space, so NASA packed little cups of vanilla, chocolate and birthday cake ice cream for the station's crew of six, as well as ice cream candy bars. Those treats should be especially welcomed by U.S. astronaut Peggy Whitson, in orbit since November.
As usual on these cargo flights, SpaceX will try to land its leftover booster back at Cape Canaveral.
The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia Tuesday has approved a proposal to name the Georgia Southwestern State public safety building the "Nicholas Smarr and Jody Smith Memorial Building."
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WINNIPEG, MB – An 18 year old man faces several charges after a crash that RCMP say was caused by texting and driving.
A car slammed into the back of a parked pick-up on the shoulder of a road southwest of Winnipeg near Morden.
Three people were hurt, one of them seriously.
The truck was pulled over so an escaped donkey could be captured.
Hal Anderson, MyToba News
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Latest standings for the 2017 Cartier Racing Awards Posted by racenews on Monday, August 14, 2017 · Leave a Comment
Latest standings for the 2017 Cartier Racing Awards
Cartier Racing Awards –
points earned in Pattern races up to and including Sunday, August 13, 2017
Cartier Horse Of The Year
Winter 148
Enable 128
Ribchester 110
Barney Roy 104
Roly Poly 96
Ulysses 92
Thunder Snow 90
Churchill 80
Decorated Knight 80
Highland Reel 80
Cartier Older Horse
Ribchester 110
Ulysses 92
Decorated Knight 80
Highland Reel 80
Cloth Of Stars 56
Cartier Three-Year-Old Colt
Barney Roy 104
Thunder Snow 90
Churchill 80
Brametot 72
Al Wukair 72
Cartier Three-Year-Old Filly
Winter 148
Enable 128
Roly Poly 96
Rhododendron 48
Senga 44
Cartier Sprinter
Harry Angel 68
Brando 48
Caravaggio 40
Lady Aurelia 32
Tasleet 32
The Tin Man 32
Cartier Stayer
Big Orange 72
Stradivarius 48
Vazirabad 31
Order Of St George 28
Polarisation 24
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) A Santa Clara County judge has dismissed a rape charge against former San Francisco 49er Ray McDonald after prosecutors said the woman who made the allegation refused to testify.
Judge David A. Cena dismissed the charge – one count of rape of an intoxicated person – on Monday. Santa Clara County prosecutor Chris Lamiero said in a statement he tried to convince the victim to testify, but she refused.
The woman said she slipped and fell on a pool deck at McDonald’s San Jose home in December 2014 and continued to fall after that because of her initial head injury and alcohol consumption. She accused McDonald of carrying her upstairs to his bedroom and sexually assaulting her.
McDonald faced a maximum of eight years in prison.
YORK, Pa. (AP) — One of five black women golfers who say they were told to leave a Pennsylvania club says it felt like they were “playing with targets on our backs.”
Sandra Harrison says representatives of the Grandview Golf Club in York told the group at the second hole they were playing too slowly.
After the ninth hole, an hour and a half later, she says they were told they took too long a break and needed to leave.
She says she and two other women left because they were so rattled by the treatment.
The club called police on the two women who remained. No charges were filed.
Club co-owner JJ Chronister has said she called the women personally to “sincerely apologize.”
Harrison says she’s still traumatized and hurt.
DEMARCUS Cousins put on a show in a win over the Lakers, while Kevin Love's latest injury didn't stop the Cavaliers from picking up a win. DeMarcus Cousins had 40 points and 12 rebounds, and the Sacramento Kings hung on to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 97-96 on Tuesday night for their fourth straight win.
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Air Force Secretary: The first interview The Air Force sat down with Heather Wilson for her first interview as Secretary of the Air Force. Check out this story on AlamogordoNews.com: http://www.alamogordonews.com/story/news/local/holloman/2017/06/07/air-force-secretary-first-interview/369555001/ WASHINGTON - In some ways, Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson believes her entire life was a diversion from its planned course.
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(Adds company forecast. Accounting policy for forecast is IFRS) Aug 14 (Reuters)- Sawai Pharmaceutical Co Ltd CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (in billions of yen unless specified) 3 months ended 3 months ended Year to Jun 30, 2017 Jun 30, 2016 Mar 31, 2018 LATEST YEAR-AGO LATEST RESULTS RESULTS FORECAST Sales 33.65 32.95 142.00 (+2.1 pct) (+12.1 pct) Operating 5.38 5.89 24.20 (-8.7 pct) (-7.3 pct) Recurring 6.11 5.91 23.80 (+3.3 pct) (-5.6 pct) Net 4.66 4.36 18.20 (+6.9 pct) (-14.4 pct) EPS 126.31 yen 118.19 yen 493.65 yen EPS Diluted 126.23 yen 118.13 yen Ann Div 130.00 yen 130.00 yen -Q2 div 65.00 yen 65.00 yen -Q4 div 65.00 yen 65.00 yen NOTE - Sawai Pharmaceutical Co Ltd. To see Company Overview page, click reuters://REALTIME/verb=CompanyData/ric=4555.T
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — A person with knowledge of the situation says former Florida receiver Antonio Callaway failed a drug test at the NFL combine, a mistake that could damage his draft status.
The person says NFL teams were made aware of the result Tuesday. The person spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because the league does not release that information publicly.
NFL Network first reported Callaway’s failed test.
It was the latest misstep for a talented but troubled receiver who was once considered a lock to be a first-round draft pick. Now, some teams surely will take the 21-year-old Callaway off their draft board. Failing a drug test at the combine, a place prospects know they’re going to be tested, is widely considered one of the more head-scratching results of the pre-draft process.
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Financing remains a major sore point as Saint Lucia and other Small Island Developing States seek to mitigate and build resilience to climate change.
That’s the observation of Sustainable Development Minister Dr. Gale Rigobert.
Dr. Rigobert during the December 11 weekly press briefing, provided the media with a report on her attendance at the COP 23 Climate Change Conference in Bonn, Germany in November.
× High Surf, Heat Wave Expected Across Parts of Southern California
The hundreds of thousands of people likely to visit local beaches this Fourth of July week will be met by large waves expected to build late Wednesday and last through Friday.
Another type of wave — a heat wave — is also on its way. Temperatures are expected to hit or exceed the century mark in many parts of Southern California in the coming days, including downtown L.A. Inland valley and foothill areas are expected to be even hotter. Those broiling conditions are expected to last through the weekend.
The heat wave could bring record temperatures to some areas, the National Weather Service says.
The sizable surf is the result of Hurricane Fabio, which on Tuesday was more than 600 miles southwest of Mexico’s Baja California peninsula, according to the weather service.
Read the full story on LATimes.com.
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Maria and her late husband photographed a few years before the prospectors arrived. She is sanguine about the activity of the mine. "What’s done is done. The village is ruined now. At least [with the mine here], the people have work." But like other remaining villagers, she holds real bitterness for one promise that the communist authorities broke.
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On Feb. 8, Pueblo County Commissioners filed a motion to join the Environmental Protection Agency's suit against the City of Colorado Springs over Clean Water Act violations. Pueblo is directly affected by the Springs' stormwater discharge, which has at times caused elevated E. Coli levels as well as flooding and erosion. While an email from Pueblo County spokesperson Paris Carmichael states that it is not trying to start a fight with Colorado Springs, the move could be viewed as provocative considering that the Springs recently agreed to spend $460 million on stormwater projects over the next 20 years in an effort to allay Pueblo's concerns.
Sacramento police are searching for 14-year-old Alexandra Bui, who went missing March 18 Sacramento Police Department
IMPHAL, Mar 19: After having successfully performed two knee replacement surgeries for the first time in any private hospital in the State by its own in-house Orthopaedic Surgeons on September 22 of last year, Shija Hospitals has performed the first Hip Replacement Surgery by a private hospital in the State on March 12. Shija Hospitals in a press release informed that the landmark surgery was performed by a team of doctors led by Dr Iboyaima Ph, Consultant Orthopaedic, Spine and Joint Replacement Surgeon and Dr L Ibobi, Senior Consultant Orthopaedic, Spine and Arthroscopic Surgeon on a 33 years old female suffering from perthes disease left hip joint with severe osteoarthritis. She also had shortening of the left lower limb which was corrected following the surgery. Shija Hospitals is now equipped with full fledged facilities for joint replacement surgeries and patients with joint problems need no longer go outside the State for treatment of joint problems.
A Chicago toddler has been shot and killed in in what police suspect was a "gang hit" on a man in a vehicle with her, just a few days after two young girls were shot. A Chicago toddler has been shot and killed in in what police suspect was a "gang hit" on a man in a vehicle with her, just a few days after two young girls were shot.
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The main event for the fourth International Yoga Day on June 21 will be held in Dehradun. The event will be led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Three venues have been shortlisted. The final selection will be made in consultation with the state government. The government is also planning a programme to encourage yoga in villages. Secretary, Ayush, Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha said: “The effort is to have villages where at least one person in every family practises yoga. Such villages will be designated as Yoga Gram.”
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BALTIMORE, OH (WCMH) — Deputies in Fairfield County are investigating a crash that left three people dead.
According to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, several emergency crews were called to the 11000 block of Lancaster-Kirkersville Road NW (SR 158) on the report of a crash Monday morning.
Deputies say three people were killed in the crash.
Lancaster-Kirkersville Road NW is closed in the area, while crews investigate.
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Drew Taggart shared the date even though he wasn't supposed to just yet, but his partner in the music duo Alex Pall gave him a pass. After all, they'd just won a GRAMMY.
Unfortunately, they were stuck in L.A. traffic during the pre-telecast where their collaboration with Daya, "Don't Let Me Down," took home Best Dance Recording. Read more here.
Micaela Parson is a senior guard for Richmond, while younger sister Alex is a freshman on the team. The two Monacan graduates are set to tip off their lone season as college teammates in a game they've shared for quite some time.
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School: Rancho Cucamonga
Sport: Track and field
Year: Senior
Noteworthy: Harris was one of Southern California’s top performers at the CIF Southern Section meet at Cerritos College on Saturday. Competing in the Division 1 meet, Harris won the 200 meters (23.47) and took second place in the 400 (54.91). She also helped the Cougars to a win in the 4×100 relay (46.95), running a strong second leg She also ran the anchor leg on the 4×400 relay that placed eighth. She has signed with San Diego State.
Note: The best athletes in Southern California will be honored at an end-of-the-school-year awards show. For more details visit socalpreplegends.com, where you can also vote for the SoCal Athletes of the Week, as well as Play of the Week.
Pole-dancing has a somewhat sleazy past, as an erotic entertainment performed by scantily-clad women.
But it's emerged from the men's clubs to become an activity in its own right, something you can do for your own enjoyment in a dance or fitness class.
It's physically demanding, but definitely also fun. And a bit sexy.
Pole-dancing instructor Brianna Pannekoek shows Amanda Smith the ropes.
RHINELANDER (WAOW) – Prosecutors on Wednesday reduced from a felony to a misdemeanor accusations that a Manitowoc man shot a black wolf on the opening weekend of gun deer season from a stand near where shell corn was spread on the ground, according to online Oneida County court records.
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our demons cavort madly
shadowed in the slatted
streaming moonlit haze
sweat-drenched and howling
they grapple uproariously
embraced in contortions
with themselves
each other
us
showdown to the finish
slip-sliding feverish
tear-stained
toward oblivion
horns locked
forked tails entwining
in the skirmish
scaled skin flakes
softens in the grinding
your fear upon my dread
my worry against your angst
your careworn imp
gets lost deep inside
my weary resigned rogue
heated and ravishing
we engage our hellions
soul to soul
breathless battling
until we both succumb
annihilating culmination
monsters quieted
devils shed and glowing
torment released
ceased
held skin to skin
warmed in blurred radiance
I spent over 2 decades as a clinical psychologist, prior to the decimation of my world when I was suddenly incarcerated 2 and a half years ago. My writing was born in that caged existence – not a choice but a soul-saving necessity. I write as Aurora Phoenix at Insights from “Inside”
SALEM TOWNSHIP, MI - Pontiac Trail at North Territorial Road is closed Friday, Oct. 6 after a crash.
At 5:26 p.m. Friday, Salem Township Fire responded to a crash on Pontiac Trail between north Dixboro Road and North Territorial Road in Salem Township.
The Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office released an alert at 5:50 p.m. saying Pontiac Trail will remain closed for an hour.
Traffic is backed up in the area.
Huron Valley Ambulance has not taken anyone to the hospital at this time, said spokesman Matt Rose.
No further information was immediately available.
By DAVE COLLINS
Associated Press
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) - A federal appeals court has been asked to allow a class-action lawsuit against the Veterans Affairs Department by veterans who say they became ill from radiation exposure after responding to a 1966 accident involving U.S. hydrogen bombs in Spain.
Yale Law School students in Connecticut filed the request Monday with the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims on behalf of veterans who sought disability benefits from the VA but were denied.
The students represent Air Force veteran Victor Skaar, of Nixa, Missouri, and want to expand the lawsuit to include other veterans.
VA officials did not immediately return messages Monday.
Radioactive plutonium was released near Palomares, Spain, in January 1966, after a U.S. B-52 bomber and refueling plane crashed. Four hydrogen bombs crashed, but there were no nuclear explosions.
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The cornerback will reportedly earn $6.17 million under the option in 2019.
Byron Jones is staying in Dallas for at least the next two seasons.
The Cowboys are expected to pick up the fifth-year option on the third-year cornerback's rookie contract.
According to NFL Insider Ian Rapoport, Jones is expected to earn $6.17 million under the option in 2019, a salary that is guaranteed for injury.
For the first time in his NFL career, Jones is being moved from safety to cornerback in 2018 after playing two seasons at each position during his time at Connecticut.
Jones, 25, was selected by the Cowboys in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft. He has started every game the last two seasons, recording 130 tackles, two interceptions and two forced fumbles.
You’re invited to feast on a fried chicken dinner, just like Grandma used to make in the 1920s, and enjoy a story at the same time.
Bring your favorite chicken story to the event, which takes place from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on June 21 at Shawnee Town Hall, 11600 Johnson Drive.
Carol Kariotis, the winner of the 2016 Missouri Liar’s Storytelling contest will also regale attendees with her prizewinning chicken story.
Cost is $10 per person.
For more information and to make reservations, call 913-248-2360.
Ulster's Director of Rugby Les Kiss is happy to see his side come through a testing clash against Connacht with a 16-8 victory.
TK White and her partner Scarlett escape the South Bronx by accepting a job transporting marijuana back from Jamaica.
Members of the Maui Police Department and the employees of the Maui County Federal Credit Union Lahaina Branch will be participating in a one-day Coordinated Agency Emergency Preparedness Exercise.
The exercise will be conducted on Thursday, April 26, 2018 at the Maui County Federal Credit Union Lahaina Branch located at 270 Lahainaluna Road, Lahaina from approximately 3:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m.
BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany said on Monday it is up to Siemens to ensure it respects EU sanctions covering Crimea, after the industrial group said it was investigating reports its turbines had been delivered there for use in Russian-built power plants.
"It is the company's responsibility" to respect export laws and sanctions, an Economy Ministry spokeswoman said.
EU sanctions bar European individuals and companies from providing energy technology to Crimea or from taking any actions designed to circumvent those rules due to the bloc's view that the peninsula was illegally stolen from Ukraine.
A report by Reuters published on July 5 cited three sources with knowledge of the delivery as saying Russia had delivered electricity turbines made by Siemens to Crimea.
(Reporting by Hans-Edzard Busemann; Writing by Paul Carrel; Editing by Michelle Martin)
President Donald Trump’s approval rating has jumped 10 points in a month and now stands at 42 percent, according to a new Monmouth University Poll.
Fifty percent disapprove of his job performance.
Overall, it is a marked improvement for Trump, who had a 32 percent approval rating last month, while 56 percent disapproved of his job performance.
Here is how the poll breaks down:
– 21 percent approve of the job Congress is doing, compared to 68 percent who disapprove.
– 45 percent of those polled would vote for the Republican candidate if congressional elections were held today, while 47 percent would support the Democratic candidate.
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Rating Action: Moody's assigns Aa2/VMIG 1 LOC-backed rating to San Francisco Airport Commission, CA, San Francisco International Airport Second Series Revenue Bonds Series 2018B & C
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Vigil@nce - Cisco WSA: Cross Site Scripting
March 2018 by Vigil@nce
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SYNTHESIS OF THE VULNERABILITY
An attacker can trigger a Cross Site Scripting of Cisco WSA, in order to run JavaScript code in the context of the web site.
Impacted products: AsyncOS, Cisco WSA.
Severity: 2/4.
Creation date: 18/01/2018.
DESCRIPTION OF THE VULNERABILITY
The Cisco WSA product offers a web service.
However, it does not filter received data before inserting them in generated HTML documents.
An attacker can therefore trigger a Cross Site Scripting of Cisco WSA, in order to run JavaScript code in the context of the web site.
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Drive BC is reporting no new incidents in the region this morning. However the ongoing warning about fallen rock on the road west on Highway 1, between Craigellachie and Revelstoke, presists as well as debris on Highway 23 and uneven lane settlement 82 km north north of Revelstoke.
There is also ongoing construction heading east and west on the Trans Canada as well as when heading north on Highway 23.
Environment Canada is calling for a high of 18 degrees today with a 60 per cent chance of showers and a UV Index of 4, or moderate. The low tonight will be 8 degrees.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - State officials are planning a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Tennessee State Museum.
According to a news release from the Tennessee secretary of state, the event will take place Monday afternoon at the future site of the museum in Nashville.
Among the officials expected to attend are Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett, Gov. Bill Haslam, Senate Speaker Randy McNally, House Speaker Beth Harwell and Tennessee State Librarian and Archivist Chuck Sherrill.
Haslam and lawmakers secured $120 million in the 2015-2016 state budget for the museum, with $40 million extra to be raised.
Officials have said the fundraising campaign has already yielded more than $25 million in donations by corporations, foundations and individuals.
The new museum is set to open in late 2018.
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Two lanes on the M1 are closed this evening due to a 'multi-vehicle' collision.
This is affecting traffic heading northbound between junctions 20 and 21.
East Midlands Ambulance Service and Highways Officers are heading to the scene.
Delays are only around ten minutes, but this could increase as rush hour commences.
It is not known what if any injuries have been sustained.
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Mauldin (back) returned to Jets' practice Monday, Rich Cimini of ESPN reports.
Mauldin's participation during training camp has been limited due to a lingering back injury. He most recently missed the team's preseason opener against the Titans on Saturday. However, his return to practice Monday indicates he is moving a positive direction.
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On Aug. 8, 2017, Hulu will finally release Season 3 of its original hit comedy series "Difficult People," which stars Billy Eichner and Julie Klausner. In real life, these two actors couldn't be more awesome, but their show got us thinking -- who in Hollywood is a pain to work with? Join Wonderwall.com as we take a look at the celebrities who are notoriously terrible and can make casts and crews cringe at the thought of working with them.
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Lonzo Ball was in a giving mood on Monday. The rookie out of UCLA racked up six assists during the first quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers’ road game against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse—none more emphatic than this nifty pick-and-roll dish to Julius Randle for the thunderous slam.
Lonzo touches it over for the Randle slam! That’s 6️⃣ 1st quarter assists for the @Lakers point guard!#LakeShow pic.twitter.com/74beWSDWMh — NBA (@NBA) March 19, 2018
That was one of three assists Randle helped Zo accrue in the period. Coming into this contest, the Kentucky product had accounted for 45 of Ball’s helpers—the fourth-most of any Laker, behind Brook Lopez (68), Kyle Kuzma (53) and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (49), per NBA.com.
I’ve never run a marathon before (or a half marathon, or a 10K, or a 5K, or... you get the picture) but I imagine there are points along the way where you think there’s no possible way you could ever finish. Your legs burn, you’ve got a cramp in your side, your feet are aching. Your situation seems just as dire as—let me pick something totally at random—a three-touchdown deficit in the second half of the Super Bowl.
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And then you see that and you hear Kevin Garnett’s voice in your head screaming “ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE!!!” and you dig deep to finish the race.
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A house fire on the 5000 block of Robinson Road has left one man dead, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff's office. (Photo: Karim Mansouri, Getty Images/Flickr RF)
A man was wounded by gunfire at about 1 a.m. Monday in Pike Road.
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office arrived on the scene in the 100 block of Miller's Creek Drive after they received a call that someone had been shot. Upon arrival, deputies found a man had been shot and he was sent to a local hospital for treatment.
The seriousness of the man's wound was not readily known.
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PLANO schools. This inviting G. K. Meyer custom build has been meticulously maintained by the original owners. No details have been overlooked or expenses spared with the finishout or recent upgrades. Located on a private cul-de-sac, this pristine property is perfect for an intimate gathering or a block party. Gracious formals lead into an impressive chef's kitchen which overlooks a breakfast room and comfortable den. The Signature 10th hole of the prestigious Prestonwood golf course, sparkling pool and even occasional waterfalls from the babbling creek are all visible from this inviting family area. The private backyard retreat features two outdoor living spaces and a grilling center. Upstairs are the five bedrooms and bathrooms.There is also a gameroom which is currently being used as an exercise room that features custom cabinets for storage. The corner office with two walls of windows overlooks the breathtaking backyard. This property checks all of the boxes!
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The man accused of causing a deadly accident by driving distracted has reached a plea deal.
Coleman Sheridan will enter that plea in Vanderburgh Circuit Court next Monday.
Sheridan is charged with operating a vehicle intoxicated causing death.
He’s accused of driving the truck that hit Janet Gries who was jogging along Boonville New Harmony Road last September.
Sheriff’s deputies say Sheridan reached down for a can of tobacco just before the accident.
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SEAFORD, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) — The worst litterbugs in New York state appear to be on Long Island.
How bad is the situation? As CBS2’s Jennifer McLogan found out on Tuesday, state Department of Transportation crews picked up 18,000 tons of garbage in honor of Earth Day.
The tossed garbage finds its way into bays and estuaries, clogs catch basins and creates flooding. It also causes major safety issues.
“Our state DOT crews spend more time picking up trash and litter on the sides of the roadways than they do filling potholes and clearing snow,” one DOT official told McLogan.
It’s a story we’re working on for the CBS2 News at 6 p.m.
ACCRA, April 13 The Bank of Ghana said the yield on its 91-day bill fell to 16.3542 at a weekly auction on Thursday from 16.7097 percent last week.
The bank said it accepted 643.37 million cedis ($152.45 million) worth of bids, having offered 1 billion cedis, which will be issued on April 17.
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($1 = 4.2200 Ghanaian cedis) (Writing by Kwasi Kpodo; editing by Richard Lough)
March 15th, 2017 is the deadline to file your personal property assessments without a late penalty. New applications for homestead exemption must be filed by March 15th.
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Gone are the days whhere the 'traditional' family reigns. With of marriage equality's rise, gay and lesbian couples have a lot of financial considerations, especially when it comes to taxes.
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Outstanding travel landscapes by Max Muench (previously featured), multi-talented photographer, pianist, composer and adventurer who was born in Chemnitz in 1992 and currently lives and works in Berlin, Germany. Max focuses on traveling and landscaping, he shoots gorgeous lifestyle, outdoor and adventure photography. Since 2015 his wanderlust and travel photography has sent him travelling across the globe. By following his passion to travel, he captures the beauty and diversity of our planet, always looking for a fresh perspective and the unique light. Muench has travelled to a good 40 countries since then and immortalised them in his photographs: his portfolio encompasses the Mongolian steppe, the Californian coast, the Jordan desert, the Rocky Mountains, the glaciers and ice caps of Iceland, right to the heart of the Himalaya.
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Image copyright Family Handout Image caption Thomas Orchard was found unconscious in a cell and later died in hospital
A police force has been charged over the death of a man in custody.
Thomas Orchard, 32, who had schizophrenia, died in hospital a week after he suffered a cardiac arrest at an Exeter police station in 2012.
The office of the Chief Constable of Devon and Cornwall Police has been charged with exposing a non-employee to a risk to health or safety.
Prosecutors decided not to pursue corporate manslaughter charges against the force.
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Wake Forest has kicked centre Sam Japhet-Mathias off the team for not meeting unspecified program expectations.
Coach Danny Manning announced Japhet-Mathias' dismissal Friday night.
Japhet-Mathias is a 6-foot-11 sophomore who played in six games this season, averaging 1.0 points and 1.3 rebounds.
The Demon Deacons play No. 20 Clemson on Saturday.
KNOXVILLE – The Knoxville Police Department is searching for three suspects in an attempted carjacking Sunday night.
Knox County dispatch said the incident happened at the Weigles on North Cherry Street around 10:35 p.m.
Police have not yet given a description of the suspects. and no further details are available.
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Trump says US troops will be coming home, but wants to leave ‘strong and lasting footprint’ in Syria.
Over ten thousand members of pastoral communities living in the suburbs’ of Baragoi, Samburu County, converged at the home of Samburu North Member of Parliament Aloise Lentoimaga to celebrate the new year and resolve to end years of inter community clashes fueled by cattle rustling.
Lentoimaga shared a message of peace to all Kenyans, urging them to leave in unity in the face of diversity.
The painting of Our Lady of Ta’ Pinu.
The Catholic Action Movement in Gozo is holding its annual presentation of babies today at Ta’ Pinu Sanctuary.
Parents are invited for a Liturgy of the Word presided by Gozo Bishop Mario Grech at 4pm during which their baptised babes will be presented to Our Lady. They are asked to bring a red candle with them.
A memento will be distributed at the end of the ceremony.
That’s a great question! That and more will be answered in this 5 part series on PBS starting tonight. It will be hosted by Zainab Salbi, the founder of Women for Women International. Each episode will explore different aspects of sexual harassment.
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**Update: KCPD says that Bessie Edwards was found and is safe.**
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Police are asking for the public’s help in finding a missing woman.
Bessie L. Edwards was last seen at her home on June 12, 2018 near 24th and Chestnut. The home is in the vicinity of Mt. St. Mary’s Cemetery.
Edwards is 90 years old. She has gray hair and brown eyes. Edwards is suffering from dementia.
If you see Edwards or know anything about her whereabouts contact KCPD Missing Person 816-234-5136.
The Greek islands and the Mediterranean cruise are among the 10 absolute dream holidays for American travelers in 2017, according to research conducted by one of the largest travel agencies in North America, representing 30% of the travel agencies in the region, Travel Leaders Group.
According to the Consumer Travel Survey for 2017, conducted in a sample of 2,854 US consumers in April 2017, the Greek islands are ranked 9th in the Americas’ most sought-after dream destinations list. Cruises in the Mediterranean are a spot higher. Australia is the ultimate dream destination, followed by Italy, Bora Bora, Ireland and New Zealand.
68% responded they were concerned about travel abroad, with 7.2% worrying extremely, 21.9% worrying partially, and 38.95 slightly worried.
UK Police Clears Demagogue Prof. Alexia Thomas Of Fraud Allegations
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UDINE, Italy (AP) — Udinese has fired coach Massimo Oddo after 11 straight losses in Serie A.
The decision was expected after Sunday's 2-1 loss to Crotone left the team four points above the relegation zone.
The 41-year-old Oddo replaced Luigi Delneri in November and won his first five league matches, including a 3-1 victory at Inter Milan.
Udinese has not immediately announced a replacement but former Juventus defender Igor Tudor is favored to take over until the end of the season.
The former Croatia international began his senior coaching career in 2013 at Hajduk Split, where he won the Croatian Cup. He has also coached PAOK Thessaloniki, Karabukspor and Galatasaray.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) – The Knox County Fire Prevention Bureau and Rural/Metro are teaming up with the Pinnacle at Turkey Creek and the Town of Farragut for the 10th annual Fall Fire Safety Festival.
The event will showcase vehicle extrication techniques, first responder demonstrations and home fire safety awareness. People will be able to see
The event is free and open to all ages. It will take place near Best Buy, 11491 Parkside Drive, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Saturday, October 7.
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About Monday Memory Sitting
The Dementia Cafe provides information about living with dementia and other services available locally in an informal and comfortable environment. A Dementia Cafe is also a place to relax, socialise and meet other people with dementia and their carers.
Why The Law Office As We Know It Is Changing Fast
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 11:51 AM EDT) -- The law office has traditionally served as a hub where attorneys work and interact with colleagues and clients, but new technologies, rising real estate costs and an increasing desire for flexible work opportunities are challenging that typical office concept.
Technology and innovation have already allowed law firm employees to work outside of the brick-and-mortar office setting, and the legal industry appears to be heading even further down that path. Mobile technologies like laptops and tablets, as well as software like the cloud and virtual private network...
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Health workers in the Democratic Republic of Congo are racing against time to contain an outbreak of Ebola. So far, the World Health Organization reports at least 25 people have died out of the 58 people who have gotten the virus. VOA's Carol Pearson reports that efforts to vaccinate people exposed to Ebola started more than 10 days ago.
Ivan Romero, a City of Miami outreach program staff member, tries to convince a couple of homeless people at Bayside to go to a shelter as hurricane Irma bears down on South Florida in 2017. PEDRO PORTAL pportal@miamiherald.com
The Erie County Clerk's Office is hosting four passport outreach events to help residents apply for their first passports before the execution fee for U.S. Passports rises by $10 on April 2.
The outreach events will be held at AAA locations in Amherst and Orchard Park, in partnership with AAA of Western New York. Events will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday and from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. March 27 at the AAA Travel Center at 100 International Drive, Amherst. Additional outreach events will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. March 29 at the AAA Travel Center located at 3475 Amelia Drive, Orchard Park. Reservations are required and can be made by calling the Clerk's Office at (716) 858-8866.
This event is not for adult passport renewals. Applicants do not have to be AAA members. For more information please visit, www2.erie.gov/clerk.
You've got to look the part!
Dr. Terry Dubrow and Dr. Paul Nassif are making dreams come true this week on Botched...no matter how far fetched those dreams may be! The duo sat down with Ottavio who had a bit of a strange request—to look like a pop star!
"I want to get my nose fixed so badly because it is all part of that ultimate pop star look," he shared with the men before telling them his sorted tale. "I got filler done in my nose during a Botox party. The champagne was flowing but as he put the needle in, literally in the top of the bridge it just went crack."
For Ottavio, his nose is everything. "My nose is the penis of my face. It just looks too big," he told them. While they sympathized with him, in the end, nothing could be done for his current situation.
MONROEVILLE, Pa. (AP) — Police say a man was taking photos of a woman who was wearing only thigh-high black stockings and high heel shoes at a strip mall near Pittsburgh.
Monroeville police say 21-year-old Chelsea Guerra, of Indiana, was posing in front of businesses at Miracle Mile Shopping Center for 64-year-old Michael Warnock, of Pittsburgh, on April 8.
Police say Warnock told them he hired Guerra after placing an ad for a nude model on Craigslist.
She was charged with indecent exposure. He was charged with criminal solicitation, criminal conspiracy, disorderly conduct and possession of controlled substances.
It’s not known if they have lawyers. They face preliminary hearings on June 19.
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Hoover police today released the identity of the 84-year-old Pelham man killed in a head-on collision on South Shades Crest Road Saturday afternoon.
His name was Hugh Don Hull, police Lt. Keith Czeskleba said.
Hull was driving his 2000 Ford Crown Victoria west on South Shades Crest Road when it crashed head-on into a 2006 Honda Odyssey traveling east, Czeskleba said.
The wreck occurred just before 3:15 p.m. near the intersection with Eden Ridge Drive, he said.
Hull was taken to UAB Hospital and pronounced dead at 6:45 p.m. The driver of the Odyssey was taken tothe Medical West freestanding emergency room in Hoover, where she was treated and released, Czeskleba said.
Traffic crash investigators still have not concluded their investigation regarding the cause of the wreck, he said.
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These are the first pictures of a three-year-old tragically killed after being knocked down by a farm vehicle in Fife.
Stuart Nelson died after he was hit at Cuttlehill Farm, a beef farm, owned by his grandfather, David Nelson.
Stuart's dad, Richard, and mum, Linzi, are both thought to live at the farm.
Police are investigating the circumstances.
A Police Scotland spokesman said: "Police in Fife are investigating after a child was killed during a collision on a farm in Fife.
"The incident happened around 5.10pm on Tuesday February 14 at a property in Crossgates.
"A three-year-old boy sustained fatal injuries after he was involved in a collision with a farm vehicle and was pronounced dead at the scene.
"Inquiries into the full circumstances surrounding this matter are continuing."
Store display barrier caused tragic death of a 10-year-old boy at Topshop store
- A Six-Pack Challenge with Luke Harper, Erick Rowan, Sami Zayn, Jinder Mahal, Mojo Rawley and Dolph Ziggler will take place on this week's WWE SmackDown. The winner will earn a future title shot at the winner of the "House of Horrors" match between Bray Wyatt and WWE Champion Randy Orton at the April 30th Payback pay-per-view.
- WWE taped the following matches tonight in Columbus for this week's Main Event episode:
* Titus O'Neil vs. Curtis Axel
* Ariya Daivari and Tony Nese vs. Gran Metalik and Lince Dorado
Main Event spoilers for this week are at this link.
- New SmackDown Superstar Charlotte Flair, who went over to the blue brand in last week's "Superstar Shakeup" event, tweeted the following on missing tonight's RAW:
The first #Raw I have missed in almost 2 years. #BitterSweet — Charlotte Flair (@MsCharlotteWWE) April 17, 2017
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UFC president Dana White on Monday provided an update on the status of Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather and Ronda Rousey's potential retirement.
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The Malaysian FA (FAM) on Wednesday announced the withdrawal of two teams from the rest of the 2018 Youth Cup.
According to the announcement, SSMP-AMD Cougars U-16 and SSMP-AMD Panthers U-16, who compete in the under 19 competition and are managed by the country's youth development programme the National Football Development Programme (NFDP), are going to concentrate on their preparations for the 2018 AFC U-16 Championship finals, which will be hosted by Malaysia this coming September.
FAM have decided to cancel the remaining matches involving the two teams, while the results and goals of the matches that they have played have been nullified.
Before the two teams were withdrawn from the Youth Cup, the Cougars were in third place in Group A, while the Panthers were in ninth in Group B.
However, two more NFDP teams; SSBJ U-16 and SSTMI U-17 will continue playing in the tournament.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The game will go on.
The annual Congressional Baseball Game, which dates to 1909 and is a summertime tradition on Capitol Hill, will be played on Thursday despite Wednesday’s shooting at the GOP squad’s practice in Alexandria, Virginia.
It’s an annual event in which aging former Little Leaguers don their spikes and dust off their gloves in a game played for bragging rights and to benefit several charities.
House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., assured lawmakers assembled at a members’ briefing that the game will go on, prompting a standing ovation.
Once a relatively cozy affair, played at a minor league ballpark in Maryland, the game has gone big time in recent years and has been played at Nationals Park, just a few blocks from the Capitol.
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LONDON, March 29 Irish low-cost airline Ryanair warned that it would not be able to fly between Britain and Europe if the country did not agree a new aviation deal as part of the Brexit negotiations which will be triggered later on Wednesday.
Ryanair warned that with Britain set to leave Europe's "Open Skies" system, the country will need to negotiate a bilateral agreement with the EU to allow flights to and from Europe to continue.
"Some nine months on from the Brexit referendum, we are no closer to knowing what effect it will have on aviation," Ryanair's Kenny Jacobs said.
"It's become worrying that the UK Government seems to have no plan B to maintain Britain's liberalised air links with Europe, in the absence of remaining in the "Open Skies" regime."
(Reporting by Paul Sandle; editing by Kate Holton)
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The NFL fined Raiders punter Marquette King $9,115 for unsportsmanlike conduct.
King attempted a fake punt on fourth-and-11 on his own 33 late in the third quarter Sunday. After he was tackled for a 3-yard loss, King threw the football into the back of Broncos special teamer Andy Janovich.
Officials flagged King, penalizing the Raiders 15 yards.
In the first quarter, King celebrated a 49-yard punt to the Denver 5 by pretending to ride a horse.
Eighth grade genderqueer student Torin Hodgman trolled anti-LGBTQ Education Secretary Betsy DeVos during a visit she made to Grand Rapids Public Museum School on Wednesday by wearing a Transgender Pride cape they had made at home.
Michigan Live reports:
Hodgman – who identifies as “gender queer” and whose preferred pronoun is “they/them” – came prepared with a question: What is DeVos doing to ensure schools are safe learning environments for LGBT students and others who are questioning their gender identity?
Hodgman, 14, didn’t get a chance to pose that question to DeVos during a roundtable discussion Tuesday morning.
But Hodgman is hopeful she recognized the flag – and what it stood for – and that she realizes that transgender students are a real presence in America’s schools.
“Public schools are a place for all children,” Hodgman said.
DeVos definitely got a look at the Cape, as you can see in the video above. Whether she recognized it is another question.
September 14th at Maverik Center
Florence + The Machine, St. Vincent, and Lizzo are coming to town, but tickets don’t go on sale until Friday. If you want to get in on the action a bit earlier, hop on the pre-sale starting May 31st at 10 am. Just head over to SmithsTix, click on “Local Presale” and use the code HUNGER.
BAM! You have tickets before your mouth-breathing friends.
Service members from Luke Air Force Base went through football drills at the University of Phoenix Stadium on Monday, August 14, 2017. Wochit
May 2 Akamai Technologies Inc
* Akamai Technologies Inc qtrly performance and security solutions revenue was $369 million, up 17% year-over-year
* Akamai Technologies Inc qtrly media delivery solutions revenue was $187 million, down 9% year-over-year
* Akamai reports first quarter 2017 financial results
* Q1 GAAP earnings per share $0.46
* Q1 revenue $609 million versus I/B/E/S view $604.7 million
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.67 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
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BERLIN (AP) - The new leader of one of Germany's governing parties says she plans to join a protest against working conditions at Amazon during a visit by company CEO Jeff Bezos to Berlin.
Andrea Nahles, the chairwoman of the center-left Social Democrats, said she would take part in a demonstration Tuesday outside publisher Axel Springer's Berlin offices, where Bezos is to be presented with an award for his "visionary entrepreneurship" in online business and digitalization strategy at the Washington Post.
Nahles argued that Amazon's tax practices and working conditions aren't worthy of a prize.
She is seeking to boost her party's profile after a disastrous election result last year and its decision to enter the new German government as conservative Chancellor Angela Merkel's junior partner.
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WASHINGTON An expected proposal from moderate Republican Fred Upton to amend the party's healthcare overhaul plan is not likely a deal-breaker for conservative Freedom Caucus members in the U.S. House of Representatives, an aide to a caucus member said on Wednesday.
The comment from the aide, who asked not to be identified as negotiations are continuing, comes as House Republican leaders continued to seek enough support to vote and approve legislation to unwind the 2010 Affordable Care Act.
(Reporting by Richard Cowan; Writing by Susan Heavey; Editing by Frances Kerry)
On Sunday, September 10 from noon-3 p.m., the Milwaukee Dance Theatre Network (MDTN) will host Milwaukee Dance Theatre Network Day at UW-Milwaukee in Mitchell Hall (3032 N Downer Ave., Milwaukee, Wis.). The event will allow professional dancers, movement-based actors and performance artists to mingle with MDTN’s artistic directors and independent movement-theater artists.
Milwaukee Dance Theatre Network Day will feature a two-hour long master class that will include movement warm-up, dance phrase work and a variety of theatrical and improvisation-based sessions. There will also be artists, such as Milwaukee Ballet and Milwaukee Opera Theatre, scouting for performers throughout the event.
Registration is $5 and includes a casual headshot. Artists must be 18 years and older to attend the event.
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A map published by the Hezbollah-affiliated War Media Center on Aug.14, 2017 shows east Arsal areas of Al-Malahi, Wadi al-Ajram and Wadi Hmayyed free of any militants presence as fighters belonging to Saraya Ahl al-Sham have left the outskirts.
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NBA All-Star 2017: Phoenix Suns' Derrick Jones Jr., preparing for dunk contest in pregame warmups
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PHILADELPHIA (AP)  A large water main break has flooded a number of streets in downtown Philadelphia.
The break happened before 4 a.m. Tuesday, and a number of center city streets have been closed. There are reports of power outages.
The street flooding has forced the detour of a number of bus routes ahead of the morning commute.
There was no immediate word on the cause of the water main break. But officials say the extreme heat that has scorched the region in recent days may have played a role, with customers using more water than usual.
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Water department crews were working to turn off valves across the city and were working their way closer to the site of the break. But they say that process could take a few hours.
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'Tis the season for holiday parties and this year you can dress to impress without breaking the bank, with help from The Outlets of Colorado in Castle Rock, Loveland, and Silverthorne.
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children is asking for the public's help in bringing home a missing child. Jadakiss McNeal, 14, has been missing for over a year since she left her home in Pensacola, FL, according to a news release from the center.
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Whether it is to remove fidgeting, keep children focused, or to accommodate students’ different learning requirements, more schools are starting to implement standing desks in the classroom. With standing desks in school, students have the choice to stand while they work and improve mentally and physically.
USD 428 Interim Superintendent Khris Thexton says Park Elementary School sixth grade teacher, Eric Dowson, wants to apply for a grant to receive 10 stand-up work stations for students.
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Dowson received approval to apply for a Stand2Learn grant for $2,670.50. Funds, if granted, will be used in the classroom for the 10 desks.
Stand2Learn states that standing desks can increase classroom attention, improve behavior, and promotes a healthier approach because standing burns more calories than sitting.
The idea of doing it in Montana was the predominant idea -- like many of you, we were kind of led to believe at first that it would be a Wild West motif, just to see what we thought of that idea -- but that changed when they started to show us character profiles and other collateral. The general thrust of this game is that it will take place in present day, and feature the protagonist taking on a Jim Jones or David Koresh-like religious cult in a small town in Montana that's been populated by, essentially, Doomsday-preppers bent on furthering their cause. So, modern-day weaponry and modern-day vehicles, plus a hilly, mountainous backdrop. Honestly, it sounded at the time like they were using that to their advantage, given that when you think of Far Cry you kind of think of mountains and hills and the kind of backdrop Montana has in spades.
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Roseville police are asking for your help identifying a suspect who allegedly pepper-sprayed a clerk at a tobacco shop before stealing money and a cell phone earlier this month. According to police, the suspect walked into BDT Pipe Tobacco on Gratiot around 11:50 a.m. on May 5 and walked around the store for 15 minutes.
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A 30-year-old parolee from Fremont shot and killed another man inside a Milpitas parking garage, then fled in a stolen car before he was arrested, police said Tuesday. Stuart Ison Baronngaue , who was wanted at the time for a parole violation from the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office, was arrested Friday night on suspicion of murder, robbery and felony evasion, police said.
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A man is dead after he was shot four times in North Philadelphia in the city's third homicide in the new year.
The 23-year-old victim suffered gunshot wounds to his chin, neck, chest and shoulder shortly after 8:30 a.m. Monday on the 2800 block of North Park Avenue.
He was taken to Temple University Hospital, where he died about 20 minutes later, CBS Philly reported.
No arrests have been made, and no descriptions of suspects have been released.
Gabrielle Union's got jokes.
The Being Mary Jane star, who is married to Chicago Bulls' Dwayne Wade, had the perfect retort to a tweet about her husband's performance during Sunday night's playoffs game.
"Who moved the rim on D-Wade?," Bleacher Report asked on Twitter, attaching a clip of Wade missing a dunk during the win against the Boston Celtics.
Who moved the rim on D-Wade? pic.twitter.com/S58Dz24Fdb — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) April 16, 2017
Union chimed in on Twitter with a hilarious response, claiming Wade left the toilet seat up in the house so she stepped in to ensure it didn't happen again.
I did. Next time... Put 👏 The 👏 Seat 👏 Down👏 https://t.co/CDWqFPoX39 — Gabrielle Union (@itsgabrielleu) April 17, 2017
"I did," the actress tweeted. "Next time...Put 👏 The 👏 Seat 👏 Down 👏 " she wrote—including hand claps, so you know it's serious.
After this public shaming, he probably won't be leaving it up any time soon.
Shooting guard Tyler Herro, who has signed to play at Kentucky next season, played in the Jordan Brand Classic in Brooklyn on April 8. Behind the scenes, Herro took on fellow UK recruit Keldon Johnson in a pop-a-shot challenge that did not end well for Johnson. Gregory Payan AP Photo
Australian golf star Jason Day and his wife have tragically announced they have suffered a miscarriage.
The 29-year-old confirmed he and wife Ellie were expecting their third child last month.
In an emotional post to Instagram on Tuesday, Ellie, who was four-months-pregnant, revealed she lost the baby on Thanksgiving.
'On Thanksgiving I lost the baby,' she writes.
Syracuse adds graduate transfer OL Koda Martin
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Syracuse has added offensive lineman Koda Martin to the roster.
Coach Dino Babers said Tuesday that Martin is enrolled and eligible to play immediately as a graduate transfer from Texas A&M.
The 6-foot-6, 310-pound Martin appeared in 13 games for the Aggies last season, starting all but two at left tackle for an offense that averaged nearly 390 yards.
Martin is Babers' son-in-law, and Martin's father, Kirk Martin, is in his first season as the Orange quarterbacks coach.
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Durban - As the Springboks chase a series win against France in Durban on Saturday, SuperSport will mark a first by offering a virtual reality stream from inside Kings Park.
The 360-degree view will be broadcast on SuperSport’s Facebook and YouTube pages and will feature action from inside the stadium in the build-up with a view of supporters and action from in the stands.
YouTube will have an alternative stream to see more of the stadium from strategic points around the field.
There will be pre-and post-match feeds as well as in-game footage.
Other packaged content from the day will be published on SuperSport social media platforms on Monday.
Any match footage will be geo-blocked to Sub-Saharan Africa.
"With rapid advances in technology, this was an inevitable move," said Gideon Khobane, chief executive of SuperSport.
"We hope this adds to the richness of the traditional broadcast and look forward to seeing the results."
Kick-off on Saturday is at 17:00.
Senior IAS officer today took charge as the Chairman and Managing Director of
Kharola assumed charge from Rajiv Bansal.
A 1985-batch cadre officer, Kharola would be steering the national carrier at a time when the has started the process for its strategic disinvestment.He was the managing director of Metro Rail Corporation Ltd since February 2015.Among others, Kharola has worked in various posts in Karnataka, including as the chairman of Urban Infrastructure Development and Corporation Ltd. He has also served as principal secretary to the chief minister.As part of efforts to revive the fortunes of -- which is staying afloat on taxpayers' money -- the has decided on selling stake in the airline.The carrier, which has a debt burden of more than Rs 50,000 crore, managed to eke out operational profit for the first time in a decade in 2015-16.
Still no resolution in the Peanuts liquor licensing debacle.
Commerce Minister Hon. Joey Hew said legal advice is being sought on how best to deal with the liquor license.
Last month an internal audit into the Red Bay gas station license grant found that the then board acted outside its authority and it also noted that unlawful changes were made to official documents to grant the license when the license was initially rejected.
Minister Hew said the new board is considering its next move.
“We are working with the applicant. The new board is taking their time in ensuring that they follow all the protocols, processes and they are getting all the advice they need to go forward,” Mr. Hew said.
Late last month the gas station’s license came up before the board for renewal. It was deferred.
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We're seriously starting to doubt Robert Pattinson and FKA twigs' relationship.
After all, with R-Patz being spotted having a romantic-ish dinner with Katy Perry and FKA getting cozy in Ibiza with a French male model, they're giving us plenty of evidence.
Related: Of Course They're Fine; They're "Kind Of" Engaged…
But now we're supposed to be reassured by a source close to the couple telling People they're "definitely still together"?
Hmm…
We've always liked these two together, so we hope the source is on the money. But for now we'll have to respond the same way R-Patz did when he was asked in his latest interview about finally marrying the English songstress: "Eh."
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BEIJING, April 12 China Petroleum Engineering said a subsidiary has won a contract worth $2.52 billion for the construction of a gas processing plant with Russia's NIPI gas.
The project, part of the Power of Siberia pipeline to ship gas from eastern Siberia to China, will process 42 billion cubic metres of gas a year, the company said in a statement to the Shanghai Stock Exchange on Wednesday.
It will take eight years to build and require an estimated total investment of between $15-20 billion, it added.
The Russia-China eastern pipeline is designed to deliver 38 billion cubic metres of gas per year to China over 30 years, with the first deliveries scheduled for 2019. (Reporting by Dominique Patton; Editing by Alison Williams)
43-year-old woman was arrested Saturday on suspicion of looting a home in Bonsall by deputies patrolling areas affected by the Lilac fire, authorities said Sunday.
San Diego County sheriff’s deputies responded at 12:49 p.m. Saturday to a report of a burglary at a home that was for sale on Disney Lane near Gopher Canyon Road, Lt. Mark Ryan said. A man who said he was a real estate agent told deputies he had seen a person in the home.
Deputies found the woman had taken items from the home and put them in her vehicle.
She was booked into jail on suspicion of drug-related charges and burglary during a state of emergency.
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March 28 NH Special Purpose Acquisition 8 Co Ltd :
* Says it will issue 102.6 million shares to merge with RFHIC, which is engaged in manufacturing business of wireless communications equipment
* The co will survive and RFHIC will be dissolved after the merger
* Merger ratio is 1:8.7180000 between the company and RFHIC
* Merger effective date is Aug. 18
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Miles (knee) won't play in Friday's contest against the Trail Blazers.
Miles has missed the Raptors past two games due to soreness in his right knee. Norman Powell has seen a minutes increase while Miles has been out and he likely will once again Friday. Miles next chance to return will be on Sunday against Memphis.
“Backstreet’s back, alright!” And this week, if you listen to Mix 94.1 and make that “Call,” you can be the “One” to win a pair of tickets to see the Backstreet Boys as they return to their residency at Planet Hollywood! For 22 years the Backstreet Boys, one of the most successful groups in music history, has continually delivered the finest pop music one has to offer, making them one of pop’s most influential performers. Just be the correct caller when the Mix 94.1 DJ tells you to call in and “It’s gonna be you!” For more information on the band, visit www.backstreetboys.com and you can also purchase tickets to this show at Ticketmaster.com/backstreetboys.
PARIS France condemned a ballistic missile test conducted on Saturday by North Korea and called for a "firm" and "determined" reaction towards Pyongyang.
"In spite of its failure, this test confirms the willingness of the North Korean regime to obtain an operational nuclear capacity and constitutes a threat to international peace and security," a spokesman with the French ministry of foreign affairs said in an emailed statement.
North Korea test-fired a ballistic missile shortly after U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson warned that failure to curb Pyongyang's nuclear and ballistic missile programmes could lead to "catastrophic consequences", sparking condemnations worldwide.
U.S. and South Korean officials said the test, from an area north of the North Korean capital, appeared to have failed, in what would be the North's fourth straight unsuccessful missile test since March.
(Reporting by Matthias Blamont; Editing by Toby Chopra)
Every year on World Malaria Day, April 25, the international community reaffirms its commitment to eliminate this treatable and preventable disease. Targeted investments by the U.S. and others drove deaths down 60% between 2000 and 2015—saving at least six million lives. In 57 countries, malaria cases dropped by 75% or more.
But progress appears to have stalled. More than 60 countries have reported that malaria-carrying mosquitoes are becoming resistant to insecticides. In Southeast Asia, the malaria parasite itself is developing...
PLEASANT HOPE, Mo. — An employee was seriously injured after an explosion inside a Missouri pyrotechnics company.
KSPR-TV reports that firefighters responded Tuesday to a call at the AM Pyrotechnics plant, a wholesale retailer that provides pyrotechnics for big fireworks shows.
Fire Protection District Fire Chief Jake Agee says they received a report of a loud explosion in the area. When they arrived, multiple explosions started inside the building. Firefighters say several workers had left the building before the fire but that one person was still inside.
Agee says the woman was extracted from the building with serious injuries and flown to a hospital.
He said, “Now we’re just kind of working to keep everybody back and keep everything safe.”
Agee says several fire departments responded to the blaze that is now under investigation.
Ryan Braun hit a go-ahead, two-run homer, Eric Thames added a solo shot for his fifth home run of the series and the Milwaukee Brewers beat LeBron James scored 32 points and the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers began the NBA playoffs with a 109-108 victory over the Indiana
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PHOENIX — Twin brothers in Arizona were born minutes apart — and in different years — this week.
Sawyer Shay was born at 11:51 p.m. on New Year’s Eve, while his brother, Everett, was born 10 minutes later at 12:01 a.m. on New Year’s Day, KTVK reported.
The boys were born to Holly and Brandon Shay.
Everett was the hospital’s first baby of the New Year and Sawyer was the last one of 2016.
Sawyer weighed 5 pounds, 5 ounces, and Everett weighed 4 pounds, 8 ounces, the station reported.
“They are going to be amazing. They already are. They’ve already left their mark on this world,” Holly Shay said.
The couple has two daughters who are 4 and 13.
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Officials in Texas say four children have died from gas poisoning believed to have been caused by a pesticide sprayed under their Amarillo home.Amarillo Fire Department officials say other people who were in the home are "not out of the woods" yet.Fire officials say a chemical reaction occurred when one person tried to wash off a pesticide that had been sprayed under the house. Poisonous Phosphine gas was released.Capt. Larry Davis said in a statement Monday that crews responded to a medical call at the home about 5 a.m. One child died at the scene and three others died at a hospital. Officials didn't release any identifying information, including the children's ages.Other family members and first responders are being treated.
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The much awaited Aamir Khan starrer Dangal, which is based on the real-life story of wrestler-coach Mahavir Phogat and his two daughters Geeta and Babita Phogat, is receiving rave response all over. The film is roaring high at the Box Office since day 1 and is breaking new record each day. Not only in the domestic market, Dangal is doing well overseas too.
Nitesh Tiwari directorial Dangal is inching close to Rs 500 crore mark in worldwide business. The film has grossed Rs. 353.50 crore in India (262.71 crore nett) and around Rs. 140 crores in Overseas. The total worldwide collection of Dangal stands at Rs 493.50 crore after 10 days. The collection of the film Dangal is expected to cross Rs 600 crore mark worldwide but difficult it would be difficult to beat PK record. Well, the overseas collection could have been better as only Australia and US / Canada have turned out to be profitable for the film than other countries.
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This Halloween, you're in for a treat! Whether your perfect autumn night would be a long soak with an earthy bath bomb or getting party ready with a shimmering glitter bar, we've got the perfect limited edition Halloween treats to celebrate the season.
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Huawei is not very well-known in the U.S. for many historical and political reasons and yet it is already a major, and sometimes the leading, player in most geographical and sectoral electronics equipments markets outside of the U.S. Moreover, if it meets the targets it has set itself (and it has a very good record in that respect) it could be close to becoming the world's largest electronics company within the next five years. There are several reasons for this possibly rather dangerous state of ignorance or denial in the U.S. including the following.
Metro subway partially operational by 2020
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The first-ever subway in Metro Manila could be partially operational by 2020 to help ease traffic congestion, Malacañang said yesterday.
Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque made the remarks after the Philippine government forged a loan agreement with Japan on the proposed Metro Manila subway project.
The R51.3-billion agreement would finance the initial phase of the subway project, considered the biggest Philippine infrastructure project to be funded by Japan’s Official Development Assistance, according to Roque.
“We are moving a step closer to having our first subway system that would help alleviate traffic congestion in Metro Manila,” Roque said.
“The construction of the 36-kilometer subway will begin next year and is expected to be completed by 2025. The subway will begin partial operations by 2020,” he added.
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Former South Carolina Gamecocks football star Alshon Jeffery is new to Philadelphia and on Thursday afternoon he combined his alma mater and his current sports city.
Jeffery, the Eagles' top offseason signee, celebrated the Gamecocks' latest national championship with women's head basketball coach Dawn Staley, one of Philadelphia's own.
Jeffery presented Staley with an Eagles jersey at her high school, Murrell Dobbins Tech, where she was named national high school player of the year.
Wear it with pride, coach!
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Realty major DLF has tied up with Uber to offer subsidised rides to and fro for customers visiting its malls in the national capital region.
Till February 15 next year, Uber will charge only Rs 69 for 9 km ride to its shopping malls DLF Promenade, Vasant Kunj and DLF 'The Place', Saket as well as DLF CyberHub, Gurgaon.
For DLF Mall of India, Noida, Uber will charge Rs 109 for 15km. This offer will be available from 11 am to 5 pm every day.
Customers will have to pay same amount while travelling back, DLF said in a statement.
"The partnership offers our consumers a very convenient access to all our malls for the forthcoming shopping season. Commuting to our malls at a super-subsidized rate ensures that our consumers get to visit DLF Shopping Malls as many times as they want during this festive," said Pushpa Bector, EVP & Head – DLF Shopping Malls.
The second-year guard started 65 games for the Heat last season and is working on becoming a "knock down shooter" this summer. June 13, 2017.
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BRADENTON, Fla. - Cecil Johnston really wanted to get away from Manatee County deputies.
He stole a truck, then hit in a chimney, deputies said.
But things didn't work out in his favor.
You can run but you can't hide from MCSO Deputies, Watch Unit and K-9 Boss. Cecil Johnston found that out the hard way after fleeing from deputies in a stolen truck and then trying to hide in a chimney. pic.twitter.com/X78v0SnuUD — Manatee Sheriff (@ManateeSheriff) May 30, 2018
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The woman was thrown into the air by the sudden attack.
The woman was thrown into the air by the sudden attack.
CCTV footage captured the horrifying moment an unsuspecting woman was flipped into the air by a raging bull.
The video shows the woman walking along a street in Bharuch, India, wearing a long yellow dress and talking on the phone.
The bull then comes up behind her and rams into her, sending her flying through the air before slamming onto the ground.
The woman was relatively unharmed from the attack but was taken to hospital as a precaution.
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The nerves of the Borussia leadership failed and yesterday morning coach Peter Bosch was released. In the last eight games of the Bundesliga Borussia Dortmund has 3 draws and 5 losses. The last blow was in the Saturday game against Werder - 1:2 loss. The defeat brought down the club to the seventh place - below the European tournament area.
Dutch coach Bosch replacement was surprising - Peter Schooger, who was fired from Cologne last week because this season the team had 3 draws and 11 losses the team is the last. Schooger's post was then taken over by Stephan Ruttenbeck.
Still riding the success of his record-breaking KOD album, J. Cole has more deep content for the kids to stream.
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An 8-month-old girl was bitten by a family dog and died from her injuries Wednesday morning in Miramar, police said.
The baby was in the care of a babysitter during the incident, Miramar Police Detective Yessenia Diaz said at the scene that was in the 2400 block of Kingston Drive.
Outside the home, a distraught man was being comforted by two women.
The dog’s breed was not identified. The fatal bite happened about 11:30 a.m.
A Broward County Animal Care & Adoption truck and investigators were on the scene.
Miramar firefighters were called to that address in response to a dog bite but their units were not needed, Inspector Lt. José A. Gregorisch said.
This story will be updated. Check back for more information.
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Ingredients:
2 cups Smithfield Ham, cooked and diced
2 pt elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
2 cups grated cheddar cheese
3 eggs, beaten
3/4 cups sour cream
4 tbsp butter, cut into pieces
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup milk
1 cup roasted red pepper, chopped
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. While the pasta is still very hot combine pasta, cheese and ham into a large bowl. In a separate bowl combine the eggs, sour cream, butter, salt and milk. Stir into the macaroni mixture. Lastly, fold in the roasted red pepper. Pour mixture into a prepared casserole dish and bake for 30-45 minutes. Top with additional cheese if desired.
Serves 8
Chicago Bears great Brian Urlacher became the sixth player in team history to earn a trip to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his first year on the ballot, and he took a moment to thank all the fans for their efforts on social media to make sure it happened:
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I also think that's set a rod for our own backs. When we could get in so cheaply for years when we were dominating, it creates quite a psychological block to paying £20 to watch us play Featherstone.
Given that he’s out for the entire NFL season with a torn ACL, Julian Edelman has plenty of time to be a full-time gamer.
And when he games out, the New England Patriots wide receiver apparently will be playing in style.
Edelman on Friday shared a video of him opening a specially delivered copy of “FIFA 18,” courtesy of EA Sports. But the game itself wasn’t the only thing in the box, as Edelman also got a gold-plated controller, a plaque with phony “FIFA” stats and a spiffy new soccer jersey.
Watch him open the package below:
Who knew Edelman was such a gamer?
Honestly, the 31-year-old wideout strikes as more of an Xbox guy, but it’s good to know he prefers the superior system.
Despite writing “who wants some?!” in the video caption, Edelman hasn’t gone public with his PlayStation Network online ID. But if he does, we’d caution against taking a big lead on him, unless you want hear “it’s gonna be a hell of a story” ad nauseam.
March 30 Dollarama Inc:
* Dollarama reports strong results for fourth quarter and full year fiscal 2017
* Q4 earnings per share C$1.24
* Q4 earnings per share view C$1.12 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Q4 sales C$854.5 million versus I/B/E/S view C$846.9 million
* Dollarama inc qtrly sales increased by 11.5pct to $854.5 million
* Dollarama Inc qtrly comparable store sales grew 5.8pct
* Dollarama INC sees fiscal 2018 capital expenditures $90.0 to $100.0 millions
* Dollarama-Board approved 10 percent increase of quarterly cash dividend for holders of common shares,from $0.10 per common share to $0.11 per common share
* Dollarama Inc sees fiscal 2018 net new store openings 60 to 70
* Dollarama Inc sees fiscal 2018 gross margin 37.5pct to 38.5pct
* Dollarama Inc - comparable store sales growth for fiscal 2018 in range of 4.0pct to 5.0pct
* Dollarama Inc - revised long-term target from 1,400 to 1,700 stores
* Q4 revenue view C$839.6 million -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
A day after learning Alex Reyes has a partial tear in his pitching elbow, the Cardinals say their top pitching prospect will undergo Tommy John surgery.
Alex Reyes, after review, will have a Tommy John surgery, #cardinals affirm. Paletta will do surgery here in Jupiter. — Derrick Goold (@dgoold) February 15, 2017
Reyes, who went 4-1 with a 1.57 ERA last season, underwent an MRI Tuesday on his right arm .
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“I don’t like MRIs,” manager Mike Matheny told reporters Tuesday, via STLtoday.com. “I would rather he wasn’t getting that right now. There must be a significant reason to do it. Especially for this kid. Always think of it in terms of our club. You never want to have somebody walk in on the first day — even a guy we don’t know their name or their face — definitely don’t want this.”
Reyes, 22, is considered one of the top pitching prospects in baseball. In 46 innings last season, Reyes whiffed 52 and posted a 1.22 WHIP.
The St. Lawrence region, also known as the Thousand Islands region, is home to many many desirable summer trip destinations. The region includes Alexandria Bay, Cape Vincent, Clayton, Chaumont, Redwood, Sackets Harbor and the surrounding towns and villages. Read Christopher Malone’s Summer Times article about what’s happening there this summer.
Name: Ryan Renken
School: Claremont
Sport: Track
Year: Senior
Noteworthy: Renken was one of the local standouts at the prestigious Mt. SAC Invitational, this year held at El Camino College. Renken placed third individually in the mile with a time of 4:11.02 that narrowly put him ahead of teammate Owen Bishop. More importantly, he ran a strong 1,600-meter anchor leg of the distance medley relay that finished first in the invitational division with a time of 10:01.90 that stands as the best time in the country this season.
Nebraska commit Garrett Nelson was in Lincoln this weekend to check out the spring game. Nelson has been to a number of Nebraska home games and each and every time he gets chills. Even for a spring...
Large scale rice farmers in Northern Uganda have tasked government to control the importation of rice to boost local production and consumption.
The three main farmers; which also act as demonstration farms for material developed by the National Agricultural Research Organization told NBS imported rice is affecting local production efforts – and the country’s earnings.
Gatorade Flow features a new taste, while still providing athletes with the same nutrients and replenishment as the original Gatorade. Flow is available in four flavors: Blackberry Wave, Citrus Crash, Kiwi Strawberry, and the 7-Eleven exclusive, Strawberry Splash.
Gatorade named the new drink Flow to line up with the finishing taste that comes with it, similar to the way Paul George’s game flows so easily.
Watch the video above to see PG call “ballgame” before snatching the new Gatorade Flow out of teammate Joe Young’s hand.
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Alice Merryweather was given a late ticket to the Pyeongchang Olympics on Saturday as a quota replacement for injured downhiller Steven Nyman on the U.S. Alpine ski team.
REUTERS: Alice Merryweather was given a late ticket to the Pyeongchang Olympics on Saturday as a quota replacement for injured downhiller Steven Nyman on the U.S. Alpine ski team.
Team veteran Nyman, 35, suffered a season-ending knee injury during downhill training last month in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany.
Merryweather, 21, won the women's downhill gold medal at last year's FIS Junior World Ski Championships and has been competing in the World Cup this season.
She finished 37th in Saturday's Garmisch downhill, won by U.S. team mate Lindsey Vonn - the 80th World Cup win of her career.
Merryweather's addition brings the U.S. Olympic team up to a record 243 athletes.
(Reporting by Alan Baldwin, editing by Clare Fallon)
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U.S. prosecutors are nearing their first charges against companies in an almost four-year-old criminal investigation into alleged price-fixing by generic-drug makers, according to people familiar with the matter. Bloomberg's Drew Armstrong joins Julie Hyman, Julia Chatterley and Joe Weisenthal on Bloomberg's "What'd You Miss?" to explain. (Source: Bloomberg)
A judge refused to reduce the $500,000 bond for a man whose mother was shot and killed by Bartlesville police.
On the heels of the announcement of its $6.1B acquisition of three Medtronic businesses for $6.1B, Cardinal Health (NYSE:CAH) releases updated fiscal 2017 guidance that includes a softer outlook for non-GAAP EPS, now expected to be at the bottom of the previously announced range of $5.35 - 5.50. The company says generic price deflation, expected to be in the low-double digits, represents a significant headwind in the Pharmaceutical segment.
Preliminary fiscal 2018 view for non-GAAP EPS is flat to down mid-single digits. Profits in the Medical segment should rise significantly, buoyed by the Medtronic transaction, but several "company-specific discrete items" will trim EPS at least $0.50 (about half from generic deflation).
Fiscal 2019 non-GAAP EPS should grow at least high-single digits versus fiscal 2018.
Ali Lightfoot speaks with Susan Ellinger, pianist and artistic director at the Blue Sage Center for the Arts the Paonia. Ellinger talks about the making of her debut CD, 'The Viennese Style' featuring late Sonatas of Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven.
The country is facing a teacher shortage, and the coast is not immune.
In Ocean Springs, what was once a long waiting list of prospective teachers has dwindled significantly over the years.
As Doug Walker reports, there are many reasons for the shortfall, but a solution could be on the way.
A devastating accident almost took Dennis Schulze's leg and almost took his life. The survivor, inspiration and lifelong Cubs fan is now traveling from Beloit, Wis., to Wrigley Field under his own power to raise money for five charities.
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BELLEVUE, Wash. (AP) - A Seattle-area company has removed a school shooting video game off of its online platform following widespread backlash.
The "Active Shooter" video game was pulled days before it was to be released on the video-game marketplace Steam.
Valve Corp. as Steam's parent company said Tuesday that it was removing the computer video game because the developer was a "troll with a history of customer abuse."
The game was developed by Revived Games, published by Acid and led by a person named Ata Berdiyev. Valve spokesman Doug Lombardi says Berdiyev had previously been kicked off the platform under a different business name.
The game allows players to re-create school shootings by stalking school hallways and racking up kills.
It was condemned by the parents of students killed during a Florida school shooting in February.
Two other people were hospitalised with non-life-threatening injuries.
One of those killed has been identified as 31-year-old Travis Ward.
The incident took place in a parking lot near the Oakdale Theatre, just after Meek Mill's performance there. The rapper was spotted exiting the venue in a video taken just before shots rang out.
Wallingford Police Lt. Cheryl Bradley told reporters, "We received a 911 call from an employee at the Oakdale Theatre. The caller reported that he was outside of the Oakdale with a victim who was shot in the leg. Our units responding determined that there were actually four victims, two with non-life-threatening injuries, two victims determined to be deceased."
Authorities haven't linked the violence to the performance or the rapper, who recently served a house arrest spell after violating probation for the fourth time in eight years.
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Dagenham centre-back Ayo Obileye heads the League Two side back into the lead against Whitehawk in their thrilling FA Cup second-round replay.
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PULLMAN, Wash. — Washington State leading scorer Robert Franks has decided to withdraw from the NBA draft and will return for his senior season.
Franks, the Pac-12's Most Improved Player last season, announced Wednesday that he would return.
Franks declared for the draft in March but did not hire an agent. His return is good news for Washington State, which lost Drick Bernstine to graduation and point guard Malachi Flynn to a transfer.
Last season, Franks averaged 17.4 points and 6 rebounds per game. He was an honourable mention All-Pac-12 selection.
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OTTAWA - The federal justice minister has asked for an independent review of an extradition that led to Ottawa professor Hassan Diab spending three years in a French jail, only to be suddenly released.
A spokesman for Jody Wilson-Raybould says the external review -- which has not started -- is in addition to an internal "lessons learned" examination already underway.
Diab and his supporters have been urging the federal government to hold a full public inquiry into the case and to reform the Extradition Act to ensure individual rights are respected.
French authorities suspected Diab, 64, was involved in the 1980 bombing of a Paris synagogue that killed four people and injured dozens of others, an accusation he has always denied.
The RCMP arrested Diab, a Canadian of Lebanese descent, in November 2008 in response to a request by France.
In June 2011, Ontario Superior Court Justice Robert Maranger committed Diab for extradition despite acknowledging the case against him was weak.
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BRUSSELS—NATO has reached an agreement with holdout France to increase allied funding for counterterrorism programs, clearing a significant obstacle to the Trump administration’s agenda for the alliance.
Under the deal, allied diplomats said, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization will spend an additional $12 million to $24 million on counterterrorism programs next year. The overall NATO budget of roughly $1.6 billion will rise modestly to encompass the new spending.
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Pineno Levin & Ford Asset Management Inc. increased its stake in Verizon Communications Inc. by 1.5% during the third quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 31,506 shares of the cell phone carrier's stock after buying an additional 468 shares during the period.
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FT Money reporter Kate Beioley hosts a Millennial Money takeover this week, talking to FT reporters Rianna Croxford, Nicholas Megaw and Camilla Hodgson about the new savings and investing apps that let Millennials manage money from their smart phones. After road-testing the apps, are they helpful hacks or phone-based fads?
A U.N. investigative commission for Syria said on Wednesday that last month's "de-escalation" agreement has reduced violence in only one of the four zones included in the deal and has not led to greater humanitarian access to besieged areas across the war-torn country. Underscoring the ongoing violence, a barrage of airstrikes and artillery shells pummeled different areas of southern Daraa province Wednesday, leaving at least eight people dead, including children, first responders and activists said.
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BURBANK, CA - MARCH 31: Entertainer Reba McEntire kicks off the Outnumber Hunger campaign with a special concert event "Reba and Friends Outnumber Hunger" on Tuesday, March 31, 2015 in Burbank, California. Tune in starting April 17, 2015 to the "Reba and Friends Outnumber Hunger" concert event, which officially launches the fourth annual Outnumber Hunger campaign. This collaboration between General Mills, Big Machine Label Group and Feeding America highlights the issue of hunger in America and helps provide meals to people and families in need. Reba headlines along with performances by Tim McGraw, Rascal Flatts, Florida Georgia Line, Eli Young Band and Maddie & Tae. Visit OutnumberHunger.com for local listings. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images for General Mills)
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Socolovich was designated for assignment by the Braves on Tuesday.
Socolovich was tagged for three runs on three hits and a walk in his only appearance since being promoted to the majors over the weekend, so the Braves decided to cast him off their 40-man roster for the second time this season. He'll report to Triple-A Gwinnett if he clears waivers again. Max Fried was recalled in a corresponding move to take his place on the active roster.
Mesut Ozil inists Arsenal are ready to face Bayern Munich
Arsenal playmaker Mesut Ozil has taken to Twitter to insist that he and his team-mates are ready for tomorrow’s Champions League clash with Bayern Munich.
Ozil is heading back to his homeland for Wednesday’s last-16 first leg with the Bundesliga champions.
Sharing a photo of today’s training session before the flight to Germany, Ozil said it was “next stop Munich”. His hashtags accompanying the picture said “#WeAreReady” and “#Focus”.
Ozil will hope to have convinced manager Arsene Wenger that he is ready for the game. Media reports have suggested he might be dropped.
Tractors make their way down Dover Line Road in Waterford on Sunday during the 22-mile Tractorcade. The event, organized by the Waterford Lion’s Club, culminated with a chicken barbecue at Whitford Park. (Photo by Toni Schneider)
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Tower will help reintroduce bald eagles to life in the wild
BEDFORD, Ind. (AP) — Wildlife specialists, Duke Energy workers and volunteers are building a 15-foot-tall (4.6-meter-tall) tower in southern Indiana to reintroduce injured bald eagles to the wild.
The tower nearing completion is being built on private Lawrence County property owned by Rick and Lola Nicholson. The (Bloomington Herald-Times reports Lola Nicholson is an animal control officer with the Lawrence County Sheriff's Department and helps injured animals.
It's called a hacking tower. Hacking is slowly reintroducing eagles into the wild, first by caging them in a nesting tower and then allowing them to leave the tower and return for food and a safe place to rest while the birds learn to fend for themselves.
The tower will have three cages big enough to hold adult eagles. Duke workers set wooden poles for the tower.
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A woman was fatally shot during an argument about 1 p.m. today at an apartment on Reservoir Road and police are seeking a suspect. LRPD release: On December 28, 2016, Little Rock Police Officers responded to 1221 Reservoir Road Apt #252 in reference to a shooting that occurred.
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Spain passed a decree Friday making it easier for businesses to shift their legal domiciles out of Catalonia, pressuring the region as Madrid resists its drive for independence.
The economy ministry said in a statement the measure was in response to demand from the business sector "in the face of difficulties that have arisen for the normal running of their activities in part of the national territory."
Mark Sands won the record-breaking Bolingbroke Breaker.
The Boston runner was first from the 145 entrants in the gruelling 10k challenge, an all-time high entrance.
Sands, who represents Skegness and District RC, clocked 34.36.
He also competed at Liverpool’s Rock and Roll weekend last Saturday, finishing fourth in 2:45.01.
Clubmate and fellow Bostonian Leanne Rickett finished the half marathon in 1:46.43.
SACRAMENTO — A fire hydrant shot water 30 feet into the air Monday morning after being hit by a car.
According to the California Highway Patrol, a water main break occurred at 9:17 a.m. after a black Acura struck the fire hydrant on Stockton Boulevard and Gerber Road.
The driver of the car was experiencing blood pressure issues around the time of the incident, but was not injured as a result of the crash.
The area around the hydrant became flooded before a water department successfully shut off the water.
MANATEE CO., Fla. -- Police in Manatee County are searching for a man who was last seen walking into Sarasota Bay and not seen returning.
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× Colts face uncertainty on “Black Monday”
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — The colts ended their season on a high note with a win over the Jacksonville Jaguars, but the team faces uncertainty on “Black Monday,” a day when some NFL head coaches and general managers are fired.
Colts General Manager Ryan Grigson and Head Coach Chuck Pagano are under contract for the next three seasons, but many are wondering if their time will be cut short. This is the second season in a row where the Colts have missed the playoffs, which hasn’t happened since the 1997-1998 season.
Pagano was asked about his job following Sunday’s game. He dodged the question saying, “Happy New Year. Happy New Year. It was a great win, really proud of this team and can’t wait to see my wife and kids.”
Team Owner Jim Irsay didn’t talk to the media after Sunday’s game. He’s expected to announce a decision soon, possibly as early as Monday afternoon.
May 2 China Minsheng Banking Corp Ltd
* Says board approves to set up representative offices in the U.S., Sydney and United Arab Emirates
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Huddersfield Town manager David Wagner admits his side were well beaten by Manchester United in a 2-0 defeat at Old Trafford.
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March 30 Moody's
* Moody's: Brazil Banking System outlook revised to stable as economy improves
* Moody's on Brazil Banking System- "while we expect a more favorable operating environment in 2017, banks will remain risk averse"
* Moody's on Brazil Banking- after nearly 3 years of recession, economic conditions have become more benign, relieving pressure on both banks, borrowers
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Brumbies coach Dan McKellar says David Pocock might start against the NSW Waratahs, despite the Wallabies' star having just returned from a lengthy injury.
The 29-year-old openside flanker has been cleared by medical staff and is almost certain to make his eagerly anticipated Super Rugby return in the Brumbies' next game on March 31 at GIO Stadium.
McKellar said he would have no hesitation slotting Pocock straight back into the starting XV, if he thought it was the best thing for player and team.
April 28 Apranga APB:
* Says unaudited consolidated profit before income tax of the group amounted to 2.2 million euros during three months of 2017
* Says the group has made profit of 1.2 million euros in same period of 2016 (increase by 91.9 percent)
* Says EBITDA of group was 3.8 million euros during three months 2017, and increased by 44 pct comparing to corresponding year 2016 period
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Stephani Bricker serves up some samosas from the Guzzetti's booth last Wednesday during one of the two farmers markets on Wednesdays in Oroville. This market is put on by Oroville Hospital, and runs 10 a.m.-2 p.m. each Wednesday through September at Dove's Landing, 2450 Oro Dam Blvd. It's followed 4-8 p.m. Wednesday evenings by a market on Myers Street between Montgomery and Robinson streets downtown.
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TUNKHANNOCK — A service for the third victim of last week’s shooting at the Weis Market in Eaton Twp. will take place late Saturday morning.
Friends and family of Brian Hayes will gather at the Tunkhannock Assembly of God Church, 181 Bridge St., for an 11 a.m. celebration of Hayes’ life. Attendees may pay respects from 10 a.m. until the service. Pastor Rick Womer will officiate.
Remembered by friends, family and neighbors as a tough person with a warm smile and great sense of humor, Hayes leaves behind a wife, daughter, stepdaughter, father and several brothers and sisters.
His obituary appears on Page B8.
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Late filers still have time to get their federal tax returns in thanks to a holiday today in Washington, D.C.
Experts offered the following tips to those who will file before the Tuesday midnight deadline.
• Tuesday at midnight is the filing deadline, either electronically, in person at a tax adviser or by mail;
• Professional expenses may qualify for deductions;
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• Calculate major life changes such as having a baby, going through a divorce, or purchasing a home -- all potential deductions;
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• Make sure to sign all documents.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Ambac Financial Group Inc:
* AMBAC FINANCIAL GROUP INC - PRELIMINARY Q4 TOTAL REVENUES BETWEEN $170 MILLION - $199 MILLION
* AMBAC FINANCIAL GROUP INC - PREMIUM EARNINGS ARE EXPECTED TO DECREASE IN Q4 2017‍​
* AMBAC FINANCIAL GROUP - FOR Q4, EXPECT TO REPORT NET INCOME IN THE RANGE OF LOSS OF $57 MILLION TO PROFIT OF $12 MILLION Source text (bit.ly/2nyOFJN) Further company coverage:
WASHINGTON — House Speaker Paul Ryan has highlighted on Twitter a school secretary benefiting from the Republican tax overhaul, then deleted the tweet after online criticism that he is cheering an increase of $1.50 a week.
The Associated Press reported on Thursday that changes in tax withholding were sparking bigger paychecks, citing as one example Julia Ketchum of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, whose check went up $1.50 a week.
Ryan on Saturday posted a Tweet noting the secretary’s increase and linking to the AP story. He has posted several other examples of worker pay increases and bonuses since the overhaul, some as much as $1,000.
Ryan’s spokeswoman didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.
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SAN JOSE, Calif. — A Santa Clara County judge has dismissed a rape charge against former San Francisco 49er Ray McDonald after prosecutors said the woman who made the allegation refused to testify.
Judge David A. Cena dismissed the charge — one count of rape of an intoxicated person — on Monday. Santa Clara County prosecutor Chris Lamiero said in a statement he tried to convince the victim to testify, but she refused.
The woman said she slipped and fell on a pool deck at McDonald's San Jose home in December 2014 and continued to fall after that because of her initial head injury and alcohol consumption. She accused McDonald of carrying her upstairs to his bedroom and sexually assaulting her.
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Gene Dias of the World Series champion Houston Astros has won the Robert O. Fishel Award for public relations excellence in the major leagues.
The honour was presented Monday at the winter meetings.
Dias has been with the Astros for nine seasons after nearly 20 years with Philadelphia that included time in the media relations department followed by a stint as director of community relations.
The award was named for the longtime executive with the Indians, St. Louis Browns, the Yankees and the American League. Fishel won the first award in 1981, and the voting is conducted annually among active past winners and Major League Baseball staff.
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A 46-year-old man sought in connection with the murder of a 30-year-old woman in Brampton last week has been found dead in Shelburne, Ont.
Police were called to a home on Hockley Path, in the area of Bovaird Drive East and Highway 410, at around 7:20 p.m. on Jan. 27 after a woman was found dead, with obvious signs of trauma, inside a basement apartment.
Peel Regional Police later identified her as Hoden Said.
On Thursday, investigators received a warrant for the arrest of Nicholas Anthony Young, of no fixed address in relation to Said’s death.
He was sought for second-degree-murder.
On Friday, investigators said they located Young’s body in Shelburne, Ontario, approximately 63 kilometres northwest of Brampton.
Police said his death was not suspicious.
The second talk will be at noon, Thursday, Feb. 23. Master Gardener Onen Markeson will present "Root Crops." Attendees will learn about successfully growing root crops such as parsnips, beets and carrots.
"Gardening 101" is sponsored by the Friends of the Bemidji Public Library and the Beltrami County Master Gardeners. The Friends of the Bemidji Public Library will provide refreshments; but those attending should feel free to bring a brown-bag lunch to the lectures.
“Why on earth would you want to use your iPhone’s camera to scan a two-dimensional block-and-dot code?” Glenn Fleishman writes for Macworld.How could this possibly have a benefit worth the trouble? Why would Apple have any interest in building this in as an automatic feature within its Camera app?”
“Ask folks in China and Japan where advertisers, handset makers, and cell carriers pioneered 2D codes over 15 years ago,” Fleishman writes. “Apple says its listening to the Chinese market in adding 2D code scanning, but the benefits will be there for users worldwide.”
“Apple’s addition to iOS 11 will let you open URLs, add contacts, and even join Wi-Fi networks with just the Camera app plus a tap to confirm,” Fleishman writes. “While it’s common to ridicule QR codes, that was because of pure inconvenience. With ease, will usage grow?”
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JMC Network videographers, Laurel Drain and Amber Chavez, went around Abilene to find some of the best places to visit on Valentine’s Day. They stopped by Vagabond Pizza, Candies by Vletas and McKay’s Bakery to see what they’re offering to customers for Valentine’s Day.
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Andrew Luck isn’t sure when he’ll start throwing again and won’t set a timetable for his return from shoulder surgery.
The Indianapolis Colts starting quarterback isn’t expected to do much — if any — work during the team’s offseason workouts.
Players and coaches held their first official team activities Monday at the team complex, and for the first time Luck acknowledged that his injury problems began during a Week 3 contest at Tennessee in 2015.
He missed nine games that season with an assortment of injuries, including a lacerated kidney. After the season, Luck said he decided to undergo rehab rather than opt for surgery. But after aggravating the injury several times last season, he decided to have surgery.
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Determinations for whether New Orleans public schools will close Monday will be made at 2 p.m. Sunday (Oct. 6), as officials expect Tropical Storm Nate to hit Louisiana as a hurricane this weekend.
Orleans Parish School spokeswoman Dominique Ellis stated by email Friday the district will issue alerts to the media as needed, as school officials continue to watch Nate.
Among colleges and universities in the New Orleans area, the University of Holy Cross Friday announced it would cancel all classes and events for Saturday because of Nate. Determinations for other colleges in the city have not been announced as of 11:35 a.m.
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Wilborn P. Nobles III is an education reporter based in New Orleans. He can be reached at wnobles@nola.com or on Twitter at @WilNobles.
May 2 Citizens Financial Group Inc
* Citizens Financial Group expands M&A advisory team with Western Reserve Partners acquisition
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James Milner started for Liverpool against Roma in the Champions League semi-final
Klopp did not spring any surprises in his starting line-up for the Champions League semi-final first-leg clash.
Captain Jordan Henderson returned to the side after missing the quarter-final second-leg win over Manchester City.
Henderson is joined in midfield by two other Englishmen in James Milner and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.
Gerrard is particularly pleased to see Milner in the side ahead of Dutchman Georginio Wijnaldum.
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April 24 (Reuters) - SSY Group Ltd:
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SpongeBob SquarePants Tony nominee Ethan Slater discusses making the optimistic yellow cartoon his own, learning about loss, counting his blessings and other takeaways on Show People with Paul Wontorek.
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Ottawa's taxi union has lost a court case alleging Uber came into the Ottawa market illegally.
The City of Ottawa's lawyer released the decision late today.
Taxi drivers had challenged the bylaw that allowed Uber to operate in the city harming their business.
The judge dismissed the claim, saying the city can lisence vehicle-for-hire services like Uber or Lyft.
Uber was officially legalized in the capital in 2016.
Inter: Gagliardini medical tomorrow?
By Football Italia staff
Atalanta midfielder Roberto Gagliardini will reportedly undergo a medical on Tuesday ahead of his proposed transfer to Inter.
According to Sky Sport Italia, barring any freak developments, Gagliardini is due at Humanitas Hospital in Milan, where Inter’s medical checks usually take place.
That should then be followed by the tying-up of loose ends before the Italy starlet becomes Nerazzurro, in a deal said to be worth up to €27m.
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(RADIO.COM) – John Legend and Chrissy Teigen know how to celebrate Valentine’s Day, and to help spread the love they feel for one another they shot a sweet–and at times steamy–video together.
British fashion photographer Rankin shot the two for a love-centric video that shows Teigen lip-syncing to Legend’s 2004 single “Ordinary People” during a photo shoot for The Love Magazine. The lyrics reflect their relationship, which has passed the infatuation stage and gotten down to something far deeper.
Dressed in lots of pinks and reds, and wearing heart-shaped glasses, Teigen embodies the spirit of Valentine’s Day, but it’s her cute interactions with her husband that will have fans going “Aww.” The video is the quintessential Valentine’s Day moment for a pair of lovebirds still “right in the thick of love.”
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A Chicago man wanted on a warrant for first-degree murder in connection with the November 2015 death of a man in Dolton has turned himself in to police, according to the FBI .
The bureau's Violent Crimes Task Force had been assisting Dolton police in searching for Deandre D. Jones, 39, after a warrant for his arrest was issued last July, according to the FBI.
On Nov. 10, 2015, he is alleged to have beaten a man with special needs with a firearm in Dolton, according to the bureau. The man later died from his injuries.
The bureau said that Jones had turned himself in to Dolton police on Friday. According to the bureau, Jones has a prior felony conviction.
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SEATTLE, Wash. – Some Washington State University Cougar fans may not even have noticed the secret when they opened their new socks on Christmas morning.
A batch of the socks proudly sport the school logo. The tall socks then display the word Cougars in a Christmas-y print of Crimson, white and gray.
But it’s what is printed underneath that crosses the line, a cheer for their rivals: GO DAWGS.
The Strideline socks sold at Bartell Drugs for $18 have been recalled:
“At least some — possibly all — of our stock has “Go Dawgs” printed on the inside cuff of the socks. Customers with an affected pair may return them regardless of the wear condition of the socks for a full refund.”
The Seattle Times reports that 245 pairs of the socks — which were created specifically for Bartell’s — were sold.
Now one question remains — do the Washington Huskies socks say GO COUGS on the inside?
Is that cheap printer really a bargain?
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Montreal police are hoping local surveillance cameras will shed some light on who wanted to torch a car in the driveway of a home on Henri-Bourassa Blvd. in the city’s Rivière-des-Prairies borough.
Police were called in by firefighters at about 4:25 a.m. Monday when it became apparent the fire was not accidental.
While there were no witnesses or suspects, the arson squad will be examining images from local surveillance cameras to establish what happened.
The car, which is described by police as being a total loss, has been taken to the police pound for examination.
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A lame anti-Brexit flash mob will ‘perform’ at the EU summit in Brussels next month. Bulgarian liberal MEP Ilhan Kyuchyuk is plotting the protest. He is trying to recruit participants via email, in the process revealing that the anti-democracy protesters will undertake “training” with a “professional coach” for the next four weeks:
“Do you want to support the EU and help fight Brexit? Here is the chance to do that. We need energetic pro-Europeans ready to perform a flash mob dance at lunchtime on 28 June around Schuman and willing to spend a few hours practising. We also need volunteers to help with logistics, hold banners and distribute leaflets. Let’s put a bit of fun, rhythm and imagination into fighting Brexit and support the campaign for a People’s Vote on the Deal.
“What do you need to do?… Train with our professional coach for three or four once-weekly evening sessions in June. We’ll let you know the details of times and places for training when these are finalised.”
General Michael Flynn should be in jail, by his own admission.
"I have called on Hillary Clinton to drop out of the race because she put our nation's security at extremely high risk with her careless use of her private email server," he added.
As the "lock her up" chants resumed, Flynn encouraged the crowd and explained the reasoning behind the attacks on Clinton.
Russian lawmakers defend Michael Flynn, blame U.S. for his exit
"You know why we're saying that? We're saying that because if I — a guy who knows this business — if I did a tenth of what she did, I would be in jail today. So … So … Crooked Hillary Clinton, leave this race now."
Chicago police: Officers fatally shot armed man during chase
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago police say officers shot and killed a man who confronted them with a gun during a foot chase on the city's West Side.
In a statement, police say officers responded to a call of a man with a weapon around 8 p.m. Tuesday.
Spokesman Anthony Guglielmi says officers found a man with a gun. He says there was a brief foot chase followed by a "confrontation," and that officers shot the man multiple times. The unidentified man was later pronounced dead.
Guglielmi says police recovered a semi-automatic handgun.
Chicago's Civilian Office of Police Accountability is investigating, including reviewing body camera footage and speaking with witnesses.
The officers involved have been placed on a 30-day administrative duty.
Hong Kong-based DFS Group has partnered with Kering Eyewear to carry exclusive Gucci sunglasses in its airport and downtown T Galleria stores.
DFS, which stands for Duty Free Shoppers, is owned by LVMH and retails mostly duty free luxury goods.
Gucci and Kering Eyewear have launched exclusive sunglasses designs that will be available at DFS stores until the end of the summer.
The limited edition styles include six colour palettes such as lilac and brown and are unisex glasses aimed at the luxury traveler. The design features a single thick lens, metallic templates alongside metal rivets and Gucci logo.
According to Duty Free News International, "customers can virtually try on the sunglasses using animated digital tools. At select locations, customers can also take a GIF instore through a special application and share on social media using the hashtag #GucciEyewear."
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Nevada Republican U.S. Sen. Dean Heller distanced himself Monday from the Trump administration's immigration and health care policies at a sometimes combative town hall meeting with hundreds of critics. Considered one of the most vulnerable GOP senators up for re-election next year, Heller also insisted he supports Planned Parenthood's family planning efforts despite his recent vote to allow individual states to defund the program.
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Hatters skipper Scott Cuthbert faces a fortnight out of action after he went off injured in the 1-0 defeat to Barnet on Saturday.
The club captain lasted just 20 minutes of the game, as he had to be replaced by Glen Rea, with Town eventually beaten by Jack Taylor’s last-minute strike.
When asked how long he expected the centre back to be out, boss Nathan Jones, who could use one of Rea, Johnny Mullins, Frankie Musonda or Akin Famewo in his place, said: “He’s going to have a scan, he’s just tweaked something.
“It might be a few weeks, we won’t rush him back. The good thing is we have good strength in depth, so that will be taken care of.”
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A silent auction, Sol Lewitt wall drawing, photo booth and, of course, the arrival of college president Dr. Larry Thompson and wife Pat were among the highlights of the evening.
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Police and detectives spent the early hours of Tuesday searching for clues in Norristown after a gunman killed a man late Monday night at Swede and E Oak streets.
A police K-9 team searched for the murder weapon after a gunman killed a man in Montgomery County overnight.
Gunfire rang out shortly after 11 p.m. at Swede and E Oak streets in downtown Norristown. A man in his 20s died at the hospital about an hour later, Norristown police said.
Norristown and Montgomery County detectives searched for clues overnight, seen using dogs to search trash cans along Oak Avenue for the possible murder weapon.
No word yet on a motive or a suspect in the case.
Modern-day life is threatening the existence of tribes in a remote jungle region of Indonesia.
People in Papua are blaming the government for not doing enough to help them.
Al Jazeera's Step Vaessen reports from Agats on the plight of the Asmat people.
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Romo returns (sort of) as Cowboys fall to the Eagles
Tony Romo returned to the field Sunday as the Dallas Cowboys took on the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. He didn't play long, but played enough to throw a touchdown pass to Terrance Williams in the first half. Dak PRescott and Mark Sanchez also saw time as quarterback on the field.
But in this regular season closer, quantity was not enough to stop the Eagles from coming away with the 27-13 win. But that's OK, the 'Boys are still headed to the playoffs.
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A 35-YEAR-OLD man has been charged over an alleged stabbing in a McDonald’s that has been linked to the mayhem in Canning Vale that lead to a teenager’s death last week.
The Canning Vale man was arrested last night by Armadale detectives and has since been charged with intent to cause grievous bodily and unlawfully wounding.
He is the second person to be charged in relation to a string of violence that took hold in the suburb on Thursday last week.
The chaos began at the fast food restaurant at the Livingstone Marketplace, where two people suffered stab wounds during a brawl.
Less than a hour later 17-year-old Jacob Cummins and four others were hit by a car on Eucalyptus Boulevard, less than a kilometre away.
Mr Cummins died at the scene.
Aya Hismeh, 20, was charged with his murder and and is due to make her next appearance in court on January 31.
The 35-year-old man is scheduled to appear in Armadale Magistrates court later today.
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The United Nations on Monday condemned violent clashes between white nationalists and counter-protesters in the southern U.S. college town of Charlottesville in Virginia.
"We're against all racism and bigotry," U.N. spokesman Farhan Haq told reporters.
"We believe that there must be no place in our societies for the violent racism, anti-Semitism, xenophobia and discrimination that we've seen in Charlottesville, Virginia that we've seen in recent days," he said.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A federal judge has ordered Alabama to release information about its lethal injection process.
U.S. Judge Karon O. Bowdre on Wednesday ruled the "public has a common law right of access" to those records. Bowdre says the state can keep some information secret, such as the names of low-level prison employees involved in executions.
She ordered the state to tell her by June 7 if there is any sensitive identifying information in any of the records the court plans to make public.
The office of Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall says it's reviewing the order.
The Associated Press and other news outlets had filed a motion seeking release of the information.
For years Alabama has refused to divulge details of its execution process or where it obtains the drugs used.
WEST HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A women’s college in Connecticut will allow men to enroll after 85 years of admitting only female students.
The University of St. Joseph in West Hartford says its Board of Trustees voted unanimously Wednesday to open the admission process for full-time undergraduate programs to all students in the fall of 2018.
Task force groups were set up last year to examine the move.
President Rhona Free says the data showed that by opening up the admission process to all students, the school would have more opportunities to expand undergraduate programs and create a more vibrant campus life.
Free tells The Hartford Courant the decision was made from a position of “financial strength.”
The newspaper reports that the private, Catholic college currently has 135 first-year students, and aims to have 150 this fall.
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Taylor Swift in courtroom sketch when she testified in civil trial about her groping allegation, Aug. 10, 2017, in Denver. (Photo: Jeff Kandyba, AP)
DENVER (AP) - Taylor Swift has won long-awaited vindication after a jury decided that a radio host groped her during a pre-concert photo op four years ago. After a weeklong trial over dueling lawsuits, jurors determined Monday that fired Denver DJ David Mueller assaulted the pop star by grabbing her backside during a backstage meet-and-greet.
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Many members of the HealthTRACkers Running Group participated in the Eric Zapata EZ 5K/10K memorial run on Saturday, April 15. HealthTRACkers meet every Monday, starting at the beginning of March, to participate in various running workouts as a group; members of the group have participated in other races throughout the spring.
Kabul, May 30 (IANS) Afghanistans National Security Adviser Mohammad Hanif Atmar met an Indian delegation led by Indias Deputy National Security Adviser Rajender Khanna here on Wednesday and discussed the security situation in the country.
The Office of the National Security Council (ONSC) said the meeting was organized in the framework of the joint security bilateral committee, Tolo News reported.
"A joint security committee meeting between Afghanistan and India kicked off. At the outset, the @NSAAtmar has presented information about general security situation of Afghanistan," the Afghan NSA's office tweeted.
No further details were given about the meeting.
Khanna's trip came after Atmar, along with an Afghan delegation, visited Pakistan on Monday. Kabul and Islamabad vowed to get peace talks back on track. Afghan officials said that both countries also agreed to take specific steps regarding the implementation of the action plan for peace and for reducing the scale of threats.
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Wanted Homicide Suspect- Nyagah S.A. Baker-Williams believed to be heading to the Houston area. So we will ask that if you see something, say something! #StopCrime #ReportInfo #TexasFight #TogetherWeCan #TxCS pic.twitter.com/sqc41iE8Le — Texas Crime Stoppers (@TexasCS) March 19, 2018
Authorities say a Seattle-area murder suspect could be heading to the Houston area.Nyagah Baker-Williams has previous felony convictions for drugs, robbery and burglary.Officials with Crime Stoppers said he is charged with two counts of murder for a triple shooting that happened in Seattle last November.He was last heard from in Huntsville in a gold-colored Ford van with Washington license plate BEJ-4301.If you have any information on his whereabouts, call Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.You can also make an anonymous tip at
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, buckling your child into their car-seat while their coat is still on is a bad idea.
Officials said it could potentially be dangerous.
The harness may not be tight enough to stop them from slipping out during a crash.
They advise putting a coat or blanket on them after the harness is secure.
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A storm system is forecast to move into the Great Lakes by Monday evening.
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Former first lady Barbara Bush, one of only two women in American history to have been both the wife and the mother of a U.S. president, died in her home in Houston on Tuesday at the age of 92.
Fourth Arrest in Hibbing Armed Robbery
Three Other Suspects in Custody
HIBBING, Minn. – A fourth suspect has been taken into custody for involvement in the alleged armed robbery on April 18 in Hibbing.
The suspect is expected to be charged with 2nd Degree Assault and 1st Degree Robbery according to the Hibbing Police Department.
The armed robbery took place in the 800 block of East 41st Street in Hibbing.
A female reported to police that she had been allegedly robbed at gunpoint in an apartment while visiting a female acquaintance.
Three other suspects have already been identified and taken into custody.
There were no injuries in connected to this incident and no threat to the community.
CHATHAM, Ont. — A truck driver has pleaded guilty to five charges arising from a fatal crash on Hwy. 401 last summer that claimed the lives of an Amherstburg, Ont., mother and son.
Fifty-two-year-old Manjit Parmar of Brampton, Ont., pleaded guilty in a Chatham court Wednesday to two counts of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing death and three counts of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing bodily harm.
Forty-two-year-old Lacie Brundritt and her son 14-year-old Kyle, who were passengers in a pickup truck, died when a westbound tractor trailer collided with five vehicles that were stopped on the highway due to another crash on July 30, 2017.
The 39-year-old male driver of the pickup truck was taken to hospital with serious injuries and a 12-year-old boy was sent to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Parmar will be sentenced in September.
President Trump's choice to head the National Security Agency said the Russians are it again; chief intelligence correspondent Catherine Herridge reports.
The Canadian Museum of Human Rights is celebrating the anniversary of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
The museum at The Forks says a survey suggests most people consider the charter to be a more important symbol of national identity than the maple leaf flag, the RCMP, the beaver or even hockey.
The charter was signed into law on April 17 35 years ago.
To mark the occasion the museum in giving out free copies of the charter in English, French, Ojibway, Oji-Cree, Central Cree, Inuktitut, Mi’kmaq or one of 24 other languages.
The museum says it is also encouraging people to take creative picture of themselves with their copy of the charter and to post them on social media.
The celebration also includes a blog post on how Canadian law has been affected by the charter.
The Oklahoma City Zoo is welcoming three new additions.
Last Thursday three red river hog piglets,two males and one female were born.
Zoo officials say this is the sixth litter of piglets born to Divet and Sir Pigglesworth at the OKC Zoo and the seventh litter in the Zoo's history. The piglets may be seen with their parents in their habitat, located next to the giraffe exhibit beginning Thursday May 24.
Red River Hogs are not yet considered endangered but humans are threatening the species by overtaking their habitats.
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April 13 Brio Gold Inc:
* Brio Gold reports fatality at its Pilar mine
* Brio Gold Inc says employee, a driller, was fatally injured when caught on rotating drilling equipment
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Ontario International Airport is starting 2018 on a positive note.
The medium-hub facility saw a 10.6 percent increase in passenger traffic for January compared to the same month last year.
A total of 374,977 passengers flew in and out of the airport in January, according to figures released by the Ontario International Airport Authority.
Cargo continues to see double-digit growth at the airport. The airport handled 10,455 metric tons, or 22.3 percent, compared to a year ago, the release said.
“The remarkable increases in the January numbers reflect the continued confidence of our customers,” Mark Thorpe, chief executive officer of the Ontario International Airport Authority, said in a statement.
With 26 days to go until Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding, we take a look at plans in place for the big day.
Name: St Matthias
Death: Late 1st century, disputed location and circumstances.
Feast Day: May 14
Patronage: Tailors, alcoholics, protection against smallpox, Trier
Shrine: St Matthias Abbey, Trier, Germany
Life Story and Scripture:
St Matthias was elected to “receive this office of ministry and apostleship which Judas abandoned to go where he belonged” (Acts 1: 25)
He had been with the apostles “all the while we had the Lord Jesus with us, coming and going, from the time of John’s ministry of baptism until the day when He was taken from us,” and “a witness to His resurrection.” (Acts 1: 21-22)
Church Fathers:
St Matthias is held to have preached the Gospel and died in Ethiopia.
In ancient times the region around the Black see was often referred to as “Ethiopia”.
The Sacramentary of Pope St Gregory the Great refers to the “passion” of St Matthias, which would mean he had a saint’s martyrdom.
With thanks to Rev Dr Paul Stenhouse MSC, Whatever happened to the twelve apostles? (2006, Chevalier Press)
Ahmedabad: After his roadshow was cancelled, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is travelling in a sea plane, which is the first-ever flight by such a craft in the country, on Tuesday.
Prime Minister Modi will be traveling from Sabarmati River in Ahmedabad to Dharoi Dam via the plane.
His return journey would also be by the same sea-plane.
Prime Minister Modi in a rally on Monday had said, "Tomorrow for the first time in the history of the country a sea-plane will land on the Sabarmati River. I will go to Ambaji in the sea-plane after landing in Dharoi dam and come back."
Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani had said that this is for the first time in the history of the country that a sea-plane will land on a water body.
New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) Indias mixed doubles pair of Pranaav Jerry Chopra and N. Sikki Reddy lost in the semi-finals of the $350,000 India Open BWF World Tour Super 500 here on Saturday.
The Indian eighth seeds fell 16-21, 19-21 against Danish fifth seeds Mathias Christiansen and Christinna Pedersen at the Siri Fort Sports Complex.
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St Andrew’s is a prestigious, independent, co-educational day and boarding school offering a quality education, based on the English National Curriculum. We are a multi-ethnic school with over 30 different nationalities in the 11-18 age range. In 2018 we celebrate our 60th ‘Diamond’ Anniversary.
Monday August 14
Will Thandaza survive this latest betrayal? James has Plan B. Mpho fights for her rights.
Tuesday August 15
Thandaza falsely accuses Ranthomeng and Gugu. James is out to make Thandaza pay heavily. Mpho and Vho-Masindi fall out over Mpho not wanting a baby.
Wednesday August 16
Thandaza finally learns the truth about Ranthomeng and Gugu. Thandaza is stung when she receives a court order from James. Azwindini manages to win Mpho over but she shocks him with an unexpected packet from her handbag.
Thursday August 17
Azwindini asks Susan to talk to Mpho but Susan respectfully declines. Vusi has some exciting news. James and Imani connect.
Friday August 18
Thandaza and Imani cement their reconciliation. Mpho’s family shocks her. Vho-Masindi is excited about Vusi’s baby.
Ayyy! We back in the city but thangs feel a little different. Must be Robbin' Season. Free Paper Boi! An FX Original Series. Thursday 10 PM.
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) - A Santa Clara County judge has dismissed a rape charge against former San Francisco 49er Ray McDonald after prosecutors said the woman who made the allegation refused to testify.
Judge David A. Cena dismissed the charge - one count of rape of an intoxicated person - on Monday. Santa Clara County prosecutor Chris Lamiero said in a statement he tried to convince the victim to testify, but she refused.
The woman said she slipped and fell on a pool deck at McDonald’s San Jose home in December 2014 and continued to fall after that because of her initial head injury and alcohol consumption. She accused McDonald of carrying her upstairs to his bedroom and sexually assaulting her.
McDonald faced a maximum of eight years in prison.
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NEW YORK (AP) — The New York City health department says one person has died and two others have become severely ill after they contracted a rare disease transmitted by rats.
The three cases occurred in the last two months in a Bronx neighborhood. City officials say it’s the first time a cluster of cases has been identified.
The disease is called leptospirosis (lehp-toh-spuhr-ROH’-sihs).
Infections commonly occur through exposure to rat urine. The disease is rarely spread from person to person. It can be treated with antibiotics.
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Interfaith Campaign for The Homeless
The Interfaith Campaign for the Homeless announced more than $240,000 in grants today.
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As part of the groups annual campaign, the grants aim to unite communities of faith to help end homelessness.
The Beans and Cornbread Luncheon in the fall and the Katherine E. Brady Fund were major sources of funding for the grants.
The 17 non-profits receiving the grants provide unduplicated services for men, women and children who currently are or are at risk of becoming homeless.
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A Silver Alert has been issued Friday for a 61-year-old woman last seen in northwest Oklahoma City.
Police are looking for Marlene Gay Goodman, last seen about 7 p.m. Thursday at her home in the 12000 block of Surrey Lane. Goodman drove away from the house in a white 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis with Oklahoma license plate No. AGN-304.
Goodman has a medical condition for which she needs medication, police said.
There is no photo available of Goodman at this time.
Anybody with information on her whereabouts should call 911 immediately.
Stay with News 9, News9.com and your News9 app for more details as they're confirmed.
Woman arrested, man critically hurt in Billings hit-and-run
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A 20-year-old Billings man suffered life-threatening head injuries when he was struck by a vehicle as he walked on a sidewalk.
A 21-year-old woman suspected of hitting him early Tuesday left the scene but was later arrested. Charges are pending.
Billings Police Sgt. Pat Curry says the victim and a 20-year-old woman were walking on the sidewalk at about 1:30 a.m. Tuesday when he was struck by a Ford Mustang. The woman was not injured. The driver left the scene but was later stopped by Montana State University Billings police.
Curry says the victim was hospitalized in critical condition Tuesday morning. The names of the victim and the suspect have not been released.
Police say alcohol and speed were suspected factors in the collision.
Carmelo Anthony and his wife, La La Anthony, have reportedly separated. TMZ is reporting the couple are living separately after La La moved out of their home last week. She now has her own place in New York City. The current NBA season was apparently hard on the pair’s relationship.
Anthony has been dealing with rumors the New York Knicks were looking to trade him for months while he and the team struggled on the court. That can’t have been easy on the marriage.
Carmelo and La La got engaged in 2004 and were married on July 10, 2010. The ceremony was filmed for a VH1 reality series. The couple has a son, Kiyan Carmelo Anthony, who was born on March 7, 2007. There are no plans for either parent to move and they have no desire to uproot their 10-year-old son from his life in New York.
TMZ says the split is amicable and the pair was actually together at Kiyan’s basketball game over the weekend.
Sad news for Carmelo and La La who were one of the NBA’s most recognizable couples.
April 10 Marcato Capital Management LP:
* Marcato sends letter to Rent-A-Center board of directors
* Marcato Capital Management LP - urges Rent-A-Center Inc's board to immediately explore sale of entire company
* Marcato Capital-plans to vote for engaged capital's director nominees at upcoming Rent-A-Center annual meeting
* Marcato Capital - discussions with Rent-A-Center CEO Speese have "made clear to us that he does not intend or desire to be ceo for long term"
* Marcato Capital Management LP - beneficially owns 4.9 percent of outstanding common shares of Rent-A-Center
* Marcato Capital -urge Rent-A-Center board to "immediately commence a process to review all strategic alternatives including a sale of entire company" Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — A Utah clothing company has filed a lawsuit against L.L. Bean, saying the Maine-based company's latest ad campaign is a trademark violation.
The Salt Lake City-based company, KUHL, filed suit on Oct. 2 in U.S. District Court in Utah under the name Alfwear. The Bangor Daily News reports the lawsuit was filed against L.L. Bean at its Lewiston location.
The company says in a statement that it owns all rights for the "The Outsider." It says L.L. Bean's ad campaign "Be An Outsider" infringes on its trademark.
An L.L. Bean spokeswoman says the company does not comment on pending litigation.
Fish, turtles, and crawdads - oh my. That was the name of the event at Quincy Public Library Friday.
The Nature Conservation Department brought in fish, turtles, and crawdads for children to see and learn about. The library said children were taught about the importance of being good a conservationist and protecting natural resources. Officials at the library said this also ties in to their Big Read event.
"Our Big Read book has the characters," said Natascha Will the QPL Children Event Specialist. "They're out in the woods, so you're going to have the wildlife out there and we just thought it would be a fun thing to talk about and it's always good to talk about conservation."
Next Monday, the library will show the movie "Hotel Transylvania" at 1 p.m. to get into the Halloween spirit.
BlackBerry (NYSE:BB) is jumping in postmarket, up 5.1% , on news of a strategic partnership with Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) on enterprise software.
The two have a first-of-its-kind solution, BlackBerry Enterprise BRIDGE -- a way for the two companies' joint customers to use native Microsoft mobile apps within BlackBerry Dynamics, they say.
The partnership looks to combine cloud and productivity products from Microsoft with BlackBerry's strength in mobility and security.
BlackBerry also announced a new wave of capabilities aimed at the "Enterprise of Things," with new do-not-disturb features on BlackBerry Work; more privacy features in BlackBerry WorkLife; and increased sharing on persistent group chats in BlackBerry Connect, along with deployment simplification and security enhancements for developers.
Crawley and Capel boxer Ben Jones he was about to come into his own as the second half of his Commonwealth title fight beckoned.
The Crawley pugilist took a count in the fourth when he was knocked to the canvas.
But he was got back immediately into the contest and actually enjoyed his best spell in the fifth round.
However the end came after 19 seconds of the sixth round when he was knocked out by a big right hook.
Jones said: "It's a shame I didn't get to the second half of the fight.
"It was getting close and I wanted to put my pressure on push him into deep waters.
"It didn't quite happen and I got caught with a shot."
Jones praised Bellotti but reckoned he could have given a better display in the rounds to come as the Bomber was starting to slow down.
"He's a good fighter, don't get me wrong, he can punch.
"From the second round he was starting to tire and was getting slower and I was ready to put him a position he wasn't comfortable in."
Sheriff's deputies say two men are dead and a woman is wounded after a shooting inside a busy restaurant in an upscale Tucson shopping mall. Pima County Sheriff's Department spokesman Cody Gress said the three victims of the Friday night shooting knew each other but had no information on their relationships.
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SCRANTON -- Two people were rushed to the hospital after reports of a stabbing in Scranton.
Police were called to Hamm Court just before 9 p.m. Monday.
The two victims were taken to a hospital and at least one person was taken into custody.
Newswatch 16 spoke with a neighbor who heard the commotion happening right outside her home.
"I grew up here. It's not the neighborhood that it was when I was 10 years old, but it's very nice. It's very safe. It's very clean. But when something like this happens, it's always disturbing," said Mary Kay Maldonato.
Police have not released any other information.
The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls is making “community visits” in Nova Scotia this week, as it seeks to put a crisis of confidence behind it.
President Trump spoke Monday from Manchester, New Hampshire, to promote his new opioid plan, which aims to reduce drug demand through education, awareness and preventing over-prescription. He was joined by first lady Melania Trump.
AP News reports President Donald Trump's plan to combat opioid drug addiction calls for stiffer penalties for drug traffickers, including the death penalty where appropriate under the current law.
In addition, Trump wants Congress to pass legislation reducing the number of drugs needed to trigger mandatory minimum sentences for traffickers who knowingly distribute certain illicit opioids.
A death penalty for drug traffickers and mandatory minimum penalties are just two elements under the part of Trump's plan that deals with law enforcement and interdiction to break the international and domestic flow of drugs into and across the U.S.
Other parts of the plan include broadening education and awareness and expanding access to proven treatment and recovery efforts.
It’s been claimed that the announcement of €4million in funding dedicated to both Ramelton and Stranorlar Community Hospital has caused more confusion and uncertainty.
Fr John Joe Duffy, Chairperson of the Save Our St Joseph’s Hospital Action Committee, says there is no security for the hospitals into the future, and he believes the announcement is just a repackaging of existing plans to bring the community hospitals up to HIQA standards.
Last week it was announced that Ramelton and Stranorlar Community Hospitals are to recieve €4 million in funding for upgrading works to retain and enhance services.
In response, Fr Duffy says the announement will only bring the hospitals up to current HIQA standards and fails to deal with a post 2018 situation when the standards will be revised.
He claims the announcement is an attempt to misguide the committe and is in no way goign to secure the hospitals future.
He added that it is a very basic interim measure.
Pandora officially launched a family plan for its premium service this week.
According to TechCrunch, the new plan costs $14.99 per month, $5 more than its individual Premium plan (which is $9.99 a month).
The Pandora family plan costs $164.98 per year.
The new plan allows users to create personalized playlists — called “Our Soundtrack” — that picks a unique set of songs for family members to listen to together, TechCrunch reported.
Families can also create their own playlists, downloads for offline listening and unlimited skips on Pandora.
The streaming radio service puts itself in direct competition with Apple Music and Spotify Premium, which both offer family plans that allow six users to pay under one account.
As The Verge reported, Pandora still has its work cut out for itself if it wants to catch up with Spotify. The company has roughly 6 million paid subscribers, compared with Spotify’s 70 million paid subscribers.
On March 17, 2018, Donna Handelman (nee Carp), devoted wife of the late Mayer Handelman; loving mother of Stephen Handelman (Debbie Satisky), Dr. Richard Handelman (Janet Farley) and Susie (Barry) Haberman; cherished sister of David L. (Marilyn) Carp; adored grandmother of Joshua Handelman, Jordan Handelman, Andrew (Marion) Haberman and Lauren Haberman; loving great-grandmother of Max Haberman; devoted daughter of the late Edward and Matilda Carp. Services at SOL LEVINSON & BROS., INC., 8900 Reisterstown Road, at Mount Wilson Lane, on Monday, March 19, at 3 p.m. Interment at Bnai Israel Cemetery, 3701 Southern Ave. Please omit flowers. Contributions in her memory may be sent to the National Parkinson Foundation, Gift Processing Center, P.O. Box 5018, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5018 or the Crohns & Colitis Foundation, National Processing Center, PO Box 1245, Albert Lea, MN 56007. In mourning at 1726 Reisterstown Road (Pikesville DoubleTree by Hilton), Baltimore, MD 21208.
Look's like Fabolous and Emily B were spotted together at Coachella over the weekend. Video was released of the two walking through the crowd during a performance. This is all after the accusations of domestic abuse when Fabolous allegedly knocked Emily B's front teeth out. Fabolous was arrested for assaulting and threatening Emily and appears in court mid-May.
Kim Kardashian decided to expose her bottom half today to promote her new frangrance line. Check out the pictures here!
Meek Mill will be released from prison within the hour. Philidelphia Supreme Court orders the release of Meek and the decision came from the alleged corrupt police officer who tampered with his gun and drug case. Check out the dirt report below.
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The Clear Lake boys soccer team spent their first day of practice doing a lot of running.
But a lot of these guys have been through this before. The Lions have 19 seniors and juniors on their roster.
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In Lowndes County, community members worked to keep Memorial Day as a time of remembrance for all fallen soldiers.
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(LOS ANGELES) -- One newborn photographer never got a chance to give her own child the posed photos that new moms and dads love. So she decided that despite 21 years passing, ...
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Royal Dutch Shell has won nine of the 29 deep-water oil exploration blocks Mexico put up for bid in the Gulf of Mexico.
The Anglo-Dutch oil giant won four of those bids in alliance with other companies. Shell was the biggest winner in the bidding round, in which 10 blocks drew no bids.
Malaysia's PC Carigali won seven blocks alone or in alliances, and Mexico's state-owned Pemex won four blocks, two of them as part of an alliance.
The head of Mexico's National Oil Commission said Wednesday the bidding ensures that nearly two dozen deep-water exploration wells would be drilled as part of billions of dollars in investment.
Shell said in a statement México "is ready to successfully compete in attracting investment in the oil and gas sector."
Any time of the year it’s a beautiful drive up the Leelanau Peninsula to take in the sights of orchards, vineyards and historic homes.
“It’s surrounded by 200 acres of vineyards, orchards, and land conservancy. We have a 2,000 square foot big barn, a grainer cedar shack, beautiful stone foundation, smaller barn that could be easily turned into a workspace,” explains Misty Franklin, realtor with Coldwell Banker Schmidt.
In this week’s Amazing Northern Michigan Homes, Katie and Erin take you on a tour of a charming and updated farmhouse just North of Suttons Bay.
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Rain is expected to start in Revelstoke around noon. (Drive B.C. Cams)
Rain is expected to begin around noon today
Drive B.C. is reporting there is still debris on Highway 1 for 41.7 kilometres between Revelstoke and Craigellachie.
Oct. 10 through 13 there will be bridge maintenance on Highway 1 12.4 km west of Revelstoke from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the road will be down to one lane alternating traffic.
Fog patches are expected to dissipate this morning, but with increasing cloudiness and showers beginning around noon. Today’s high is expected to be 13 C around 2 p.m.
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Coverage on how a propane company merger will affect rates in Revelstoke and action from boys high school soccer.
Related Stories Ghana’s two most glamorous Clubs Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak will once again renew their rivalry when they lock horns in the 2017 President Cup on July 2 at the Babayara Sports Stadium.
The two Clubs will commemorate Ghana’s republic day celebration with yet another exciting football match.
Both team have already met twice this year in the Ghana @60 match and a League game at the Accra Sports Stadium where Hearts of Oak emerged victorious.
Kotoko will hence be looking forward to use the game as a revenge whilst Hearts of Oak will be hoping to continue their dominance over their rival.
Hearts of Oak defeated Kotoko on penalties in the last edition of the President Cup.
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TAMANRASSET, Algeria, April 24 (Reuters) - Algeria sees a fair oil price of $75 a barrel to allow for investments in the sector, the CEO of state firm Sonatrach said on Tuesday.
“It will allow us to invest in the business, it allows us to explore and renew our reserves. But it is very volatile and we hope that it will continue to be at $75,” Abdelmoumen Ould Kaddour told reporters in the city of Tamanrasset.
He also said Sonatrach staff will travel to the United States next week for talks with Exxon Mobil Corp executives to talk about a partnership.
“We have already met them three times, this will be the fourth (time). I am positive there will be a result soon,” he said, without giving details.
Kaddour said in March that the U.S. major was interested in working in the North African country. (Reporting by reporting by Lamine Chikhi and Ulf Laessing Editing by Robin Pomeroy)
Hazard Management Director McCleary Fredrick is calling it a day.
His retirement takes effect on 29 December bringing to a close 36 years in the Civil Service.
No-one has been named in his place, but government officials say a succession plan is in the works and the post will be advertised by the end of the year.
Mr. Fredrick was instrumental in the development of a building code in Cayman and helped in the creation of Hazard Management. He was the first international recipient of the lifetime achievement award at the Florida Governors hurricane conference held in May.
Last Thursday (7 December) colleagues, friends and family gathered at Government Administration Building to bid him farewell.
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This week's Book Picks come to us from Joan Grenier of Odyssey Bookshop in South Hadley, Massachusetts.
List:
"The Map of Salt and Stars" by Jennifer Zeynab Joukhadar
"Russian Roulette: The Inside Story of Putin’s War on America and the Election of Donald Trump" by Michael Isikoff and David Corn
"The Temptation of Forgiveness: A Commissario Guido Brunetti Mystery" by Donna Leon
"Rescue & Jessica: A Life-Changing Friendship" by Jessica Kensky & Patrick Downes, illustrated by Scott Magoon
"In A Day’s Work: The Fight to End Sexual Violence Against America’s Most Vulnerable Workers" by Bernice Yeung
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LAS VEGAS — A new video shows the moments a man rushed to help save as many victims as he could — by loading them into his truck .
Raymond Page was adjusting traffic signal timing when the shooting started.
When he realized ambulances weren’t there yet, he ran back to his work truck, and started loading victims.
Watch the chilling video in the player above
Google Maps has added a new feature designed to help those in a wheelchair travel around London.
The new Wheelchair Accessible mode should uses public transport information to help create a route that includes easy access for those with a wheelchair or buggy.
Milwaukee Bucks guard Malcolm Brogdon will be sidelined for up to eight weeks with a partially torn left quadriceps tendon.
Brogdon suffered the injury during the second quarter of the Bucks' 108-89 loss at Minnesota on Thursday night. The reigning Rookie of the Year went down after a dunk and needed to be helped off the floor.
The Bucks said in a statement Friday they learned the extent of Brogdon's injury after he underwent an MRI and an examination by the team's doctor.
Brogdon has played in 46 games this season and is averaging 13.3 points, 3.3 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game. He and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar are the only Bucks players to win the league's top rookie honours.
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating after nearly 50 shots were aimed at a Durkeeville home.
Police say one person was inside the home during the shooting, but that person was not injured.
Officers say despite the number of rounds fired, only a couple of bullets hit the home and a nearby car.
Neighbors tell our partners at Action News Jax that they were not allowed to leave their homes at first because JSO officers were trying to locate all the shell casings in the street.
JSO is still looking for the shooter, but have yet to release any information on a possible suspect.
If you have any information you are asked to call police or Crime Stoppers.
Silverstone hosts the British Grand Prix this weekend with the championship race tighter than ever with Sebastian Vettel leading Lewis Hamilton by just one point.
Hamilton suffered heartbreak on Sunday after looking on course for victory, a missed pit-stop opportunity under the Virtual Safety Car cost him the win before having to retire.
But the four-time world champion has enjoyed unrivalled success at the British Grand Prix, winning the last four.
However, he could be excused for letting his mind wander to England’s World Cup quarter-final.
Gareth Southgate’s side booked their place in the last eight in a dramatic penalty shoot-out last night - England’s first ever win at the World Cup via penalties.
BRASILIA, April 6 The Brazilian government sees chances of intervention in debt-laden telephone operator Oi SA increasing as time passes, Communications Minister Gilberto Kassab said on Thursday.
Kassab added that a decree allowing intervention in Oi may be published shortly, either this week or in the weeks to come. Oi said on March 31 that the company is working to guarantee the sustainability of its business, adding that results have shown the carrier's "viability and operational strength." (Reporting by Marcelo Ayres; Writing by Ana Mano; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
Citigroup Inc Chairman Mike O'Neill said on Tuesday all options were being considered for his replacement, when he will retire in the next 12 months.
CHICAGO/BENGALURU: Citigroup Inc Chairman Mike O'Neill said on Tuesday all options were being considered for his replacement, when he will retire in the next 12 months.
The options include having Citigroup Chief Executive Officer Mike Corbat taking on the additional role of chairman, O'Neill said at the Wall Street bank's annual shareholder meeting.
O'Neill has said is preparing to retire from Citi's board because he will turn 72, the company's retirement age for directors.
(Reporting By Aparajita Saxena in Bengaluru and David Henry in Chicago; Editing by Sai Sachin Ravikumar)
This “well‐planned and spacious” five bedroom family home is located at the head of a cul‐de‐sac on the south side of Harrogate.
The property has a private driveway leading directly to the garage and has space to park a number of cars. The garden is well stocked and maintained bounded by established evergreen hedging providing privacy.
Within the village of Pannal there is a convenience store, primary school and railway station which connects to stations at York and Leeds.
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All of nominees for the 75th Golden Globe Awards were announced bright and early Monday morning.
And fans can catch most of the nominees on various streaming services. With the help of GoWatchIt, we've compiled all the places you can watch this year's nominees before the awards are given out in January.
Watch the awards show live January 7 on NBC at 8 p.m. ET. And for now, here's where you can watch the top TV and movies of the year below.
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A group of Greenfield students and teachers were involved in an accident on Tuesday, February 7, while returning from Nashville on a field trip. Although the group was uninjured, their charter bus was damaged and a replacement had to be procured before returning home.
(See compete story in the Feb. 15th issue of the Dresden Enterprise.)
Lars Sullivan vs. WWE NXT Champion Aleister Black is now official for the NXT “Takeover: Chicago II” event during WWE Money In the Bank weekend.
Takeover takes place on Saturday, June 16th from the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, IL. Below is the updated confirmed card:
NXT Title Match
Lars Sullivan vs. Aleister Black
NXT Tag Team Title Match
Danny Burch and Oney Lorcan vs. Roderick Strong and Kyle O’Reilly
Street Fight
Tommaso Ciampa vs. Johnny Gargano
Matches expected to be announced soon include Nikki Cross vs. NXT Women’s Champion Shayna Baszler, WWE UK Champion Pete Dunne vs. NXT North American Champion Adam Cole and The Velveteen Dream vs. Ricochet.
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Saint Helena Island (WSAV) – Authorities are investigating a fatal crash this morning on Saint Helena Island.
We’re told the driver of a pickup was traveling on Warsaw Island Road when a pedestrian trying to cross the roadway walked out in front of the vehicle and was struck.
The victim was transported to Beaufort Memorial Hospital for treatment and was later pronounced dead. The identity of the victim is being withheld pending family notification.
The driver of the truck was was not injured. The South Carolina Highway Patrol is handling the investigation.
The past couple of years have been quite hard for Ethiopia as natural and manmade problems posed themselves as notable challenges to political and economic development. It has barely been a year since the country shrugged off the worst drought in half a century.
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News for Tonight’s WWE RAW – Bill Goldberg, Last Man Standing Match, Bayley, More
The first WWE RAW of 2017 takes place tonight from the Amalie Arena in Tampa with Bill Goldberg’s return and more.
Confirmed for tonight’s show is Braun Strowman vs. Sami Zayn in a Last Man Standing match.
WWE is focused on the following points for tonight:
* What does Goldberg have in store?
* Can Sami Zayn be the Last Man Standing?
* Are Kevin Owens’ days numbered?
* Will Neville earn his crown as “King of the Cruiserweights”?
* What’s next for Bayley?
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TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) – Big questions about taxes and spending will shape the Kansas Legislature’s work after its annual session opens Jan. 9.
But the biggest question might be how much GOP moderates work with conservatives and how often they seek deals with Democrats.
Lawmakers and Gov. Sam Brownback must close a projected shortfall of more than $345 million in the current budget and estimated gaps in funding for existing programs that total almost $1.1 billion through June 2019.
It’s not clear whether the Republican-controlled Legislature will increase taxes or pressure Brownback to rethink income tax cuts he championed in 2012 and 2013.
And with a Kansas Supreme Court ruling on education funding expected soon, lawmakers will face pressure to provide more money for public schools.
15 Red Lipsticks That Say "Don't You Dare Fucking Mess With Me"
A rose is a rose is a rose — not so for red lipsticks. A red lip color is a staple in anyone's makeup wardrobe but kind of in the same way you can style a white t-shirt in a hundred different ways. A red can be classy, sexy, grungy or any style really. It can be just as much a come hither as it is a don't you fucking dare color to wear on your mouth. Let's explore the latter, shall we? These are 15 red lip colors to swipe on when you cannot and will not suffer any fools today. Requisite R.B.F. sneer not included (but encouraged).
A study published by the UK National Oceanographic Centre (NOC) has warned rising sea levels could cost the world economy £10trillion ($14trillion) a year by 2100.
The startling report argued failure to meet the United Nation’s (UN) 2C warming limits could have catastrophic consequences.
The findings were published this week by the NOC in the science journal Environmental Research Letters.
The scientists behind the study fear hundreds of millions of people who reside in low coastal areas are most at risk from rising sea levels.
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A top executive at outsourced claims handler Davies Group has noted widespread uncertainty among insurers ahead of the implementation of UK legislation that could penalise them for the late payment of claims.
Mark Grocott, who is property managing director and chief technology officer at Davies, was speaking to The Insurance Insider before the 4 May introduction of the Enterprise Act.
The new law will make insurers liable for additional losses if claims aren't settled within a "reasonable" period of time...
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THINK REPS LOVE AMERICA, DEMS HATE IT? POLL SAYS YOU’RE RIGHT: Mr. Gallup’s latest survey raises an interesting question for 2018 Midterm election voters — Should people who hate America be running America? LifeZette’s Michelle Blood has the details on a revealing poll.
It was party time in Chesterfield last night after England's tense win over Colombia on penalties in the World Cup.
And this video shows exactly what it means as supporters spilled out onto the streets of the town to celebrate the win.
Some fans let off flares to celebrate England's victory
The footage shows fans near the Donut roundabout with flares, waving scarves and singing the famous Football's Coming Home lyrics.
It was filmed by Alfie Hornsby on Facebook and Gemma @gempufc on Twitter.
One person commented: "Imagine what it’ll be like when we actually win the World Cup."
The match finished 1-1 after 90 minutes and extra-time but England came through in the end winning 4-3 on penalties.
They will now play Sweden in the quarter-final on Saturday at 3pm.
While there are few things more satisfying than biting into a juicy strawberry at the peak of its season, the extravagance of buying only fresh produce is going to cost you extra. If you're willing to pay extra for freshness—no problem. If you're looking to tighten your budget, this is an easy fix: Just buy more frozen.
As it turns out, there is no nutritional difference between fresh produce and the kind you can buy in bulk in the freezer section. According to Dr. Oz, many of the benefits of fruits and vegetables remain the same in frozen form. "Other vitamins and nutrients, including carotenoids, thiamin and riboflavin, are not at all affected by freezing, which means you can eat frozen and never feel that you are shortchanging yourself," he once wrote. And if you do end up sticking with the fresh produce, make sure you're cleaning it correctly by checking out the Safest Way to Wash Produce.
This guy is about as conservative as the day is long. Extremely anti-choice, fundamentalist Christian. He may be starting a major wave of defections.
DAKAR, Senegal — The World Food Program says five people were hurt when a small plane with its humanitarian service was involved in an accident during takeoff from a remote airstrip in Congo’s Kasai region.
A United Nations statement on Wednesday says two crew members and three passengers sustained minor injuries in the accident in Kamonia.
It gives no further details, saying the cause of the crash will be investigated.
The statement says the five people have been taken to a local medical facility and a helicopter and plane have been mobilized to take them to the capital, Kinshasa for further treatment.
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A half-dozen Michigan state officials now face criminal charges for their role in the Flint water crisis. The state cut subsidies for Flint water in March, leaving residents to pay for their water at one of the highest rates in the country. Though the city’s water now meets federal quality standards for lead and copper, the water system still needs an expensive overhaul that includes replacing about 20,000 pipes that connect homes to drinking water.
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A lobbyist for Tyson Foods Inc. was among those injured in a shooting Wednesday morning at Congressional baseball team practice, Tyson has confirmed.
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Harvey Weinstein sexually harassed women for decades. The women in Hollywood remained silent for decades. Hillary Clinton took Weinstein money for decades. It was an open secret said one Hollywood insider anonymously.
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A neighbour and close friend of a motorcyclist who was killed in a road smash on Boxing Day has spoken about losing his pal who would ‘do anything for anybody’.
Jon Whitehouse, 44, from Castlecroft, died after a four vehicle collision on Bridgnorth Road outside the Gardenlands Garden Centre, near Seisdon.
His friend Dave Hill told the Express & Star: “Last year or two we’ve really hit it off. He came in here and fitted doors for me and CCTV. He was really handy.
“He would do anything for you. He only had the bike quite recently I think.
"I’m gutted. I’m really going to miss him.”
(CNN) Creative "promposals" are all the rage these days among high schoolers. But this one didn't go so well.
A senior at Riverview High School in Sarasota, Florida, recently decided to ask a girl to the prom by holding up a sign.
It read, "If I was black I'd be picking cotton, but I'm white so I'm picking u 4 Prom?"
An unidentified Riverview High School student with his promposal sign.
A picture of the unidentified student holding the sign was posted to social media -- where people love to have nuanced conversations on race -- over the weekend. It immediately sparked outrage, with someone on Snapchat asking, "Whooo said this was OK?"
The school didn't think it was OK. Acting principal Kathy Wilks sent a letter to parents Monday saying the school is investigating and "absolutely does not condone or support the message conveyed in this post," according to CNN affiliate WFLA
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According to a UFC spokesperson, Brock Lesnar has notified the Ultimate Fighting Championship that he is retiring as a professional MMA Fighter.
While no official announcement from Brock has been made, MMAFighting.com reports that Brock has retired for the UFC and has been removed from the USADA drug-testing pool. This means that the WWE Superstar is no longer officially on the UFC roster.
It was also noted on various MMA outlets that Lesnar’s name was removed from the UFC’s unofficial online roster.
Here's What The New Illinois License Plates Look Like
Illinois drivers will soon sport a new look on their license plate. Here's what's new in the Land of Lincoln.
Russian police detain a protester as they gather to rally against Moscow City's project to pull down Soviet-era apartment blocks outside the Kremlin in front of the state Parliament building in Moscow, Russia, Wednesday, June 14, 2017. Several people have been detained outside the Russian parliament at an impromptu protest against a controversial plan to tear down Soviet-era apartment blocks and relocate 1.6 million people.
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CLEVELAND (AP) — Three female employees allege in a lawsuit that they were repeatedly sexually harassed by the executive director of a Cleveland commission intended to give community input on policy as police reforms are made.
Cleveland.com reports the Cleveland Community Police Commission director, Jason Goodrick, couldn’t be reached for comment about the lawsuit filed against him Tuesday by the former employees. A spokesman for the city said it doesn’t comment on pending lawsuits.
The city put Goodrick on paid leave for a month while investigating concerns about sexual harassment and his work.
The lawsuit says a commissioner told the women Goodrick didn’t “do anything serious.” He returned to work, and the three women resigned.
The city-funded commission was required under a court-monitored agreement between Cleveland and the U.S. Department of Justice.
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Police: Man 'fooling' on escalator falls to death at mall
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A man who was apparently "fooling around" and riding an escalator rail lost his balance and fell to his death at a Rhode Island mall.
Providence Police Chief Hugh Clements tells WPRO-AM the victim fell one floor, from the escalator at the movie theater level to the food court, at the Providence Place Mall just before 11 p.m. Monday.
Clements says the man lost his balance, fell backward, and hit his head on a table. He suffered "massive injuries" and was pronounced dead at the hospital.
The victim was a 45-year-old Pawtucket man. His name wasn't immediately released.
Police say the death appears to be accidental, but they'll review surveillance video.
There have been a handful of deaths at the mall since it opened in 1999, including other people falling from escalators. A man died in 2006 after he jumped between escalators and fell.
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Hull City's pre-season continues with Nigel Adkins preparing his squad for the start of the Championship.
The season may still be some way off, but it is now just six days before City's first friendly game in Portugal and four days before the squad depart for camp with still just one new arrival.
Eric Lichaj has been speaking to us about his aims for the new season, but while the defender is confident, there is less enthusiasm among many supporters at another summer of transfer inactivity.
We'll take a look at this issue, have more from Lichaj and bring you all the day's news in our live blog below.
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NFL suspends Rams right guard Jamon Brown for 2 games
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Right guard Jamon Brown has been suspended for the first two games of the Los Angeles Rams' upcoming season for violating the NFL policy and program for substances of abuse.
The NFL announced the suspension Tuesday.
Brown started all 16 games last season for the Rams, who drafted him in the third round in 2015. He has started 30 games in three NFL seasons.
Los Angeles had the same starting offensive line for 15 consecutive games last season before resting several regulars in the finale. That line continuity was a big factor in the defending NFC West champions' transformation from the NFL's worst offense into the league's highest-scoring unit during coach Sean McVay's first season.
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We don't all have the time or the money for extravagant skin care treatments — and many products don't really work anyway.
But science suggests you can make your skin happier, healthier, and smoother if you know what to put on it.
"A good skin care regimen is so important to overall skin health and maintaining a youthful appearance to your skin," dermatologist Kathleen Suozzi from the Yale School of Medicine told Business Insider.
Suozzi suggested three simple tricks you can perform at home that will lead to noticeably better-looking skin by the end of one month.
That said, she advised that to accurately determine whether an approach works, you have to try a skin care regimen out for at least three to six months.
"It's really a marathon and not a sprint," Suozzi said.
Here's the low-hanging fruit to start with.
NEW YORK — An arrest has been made in connection with threats made to at least eight Jewish community centers nationwide and the Anti-Defamation League’s headquarters in New York City.
Federal authorities in New York said Friday that Juan Thompson has been arrested.
According to a complaint, the threats were made to harass a former girlfriend. The caller used the victim’s name while making some of the threats.
The phone threat to the ADL’s Manhattan headquarters was made Feb. 22.
Thompson was expected to appear in a Missouri court later Friday on charges that include cyberstalking.
There was no immediate information on attorney who could comment on his behalf.
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A Dawson Springs, Kentucky man dies following a deadly two-vehicle crash. It happened on Highway 68/80 and Highway 139 in Trigg County around 4 p.m. Sunday.
Authorities say 43-year-old Joseph Cotton was driving northbound on Highway 139 when he tried to cross Highway 68/80, and hit a vehicle driven westbound by 28-year-old Dustin Francis. Police say Cotton was not wearing a seatbelt, and was ejected from his vehicle.
Both Cotton and Francis were taken to Trigg County Hospital where Cotton was pronounced dead. Francis was treated for his injuries and released.
The investigation is ongoing. If you have any information about this incident, you are asked to call KSP Post 1 at (270) 856-3721 or anonymously at (800) 222-5555.
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The Giants are one of the NFL’s signature franchises, with a history filled with memorable moments and great players. Here is The Post’s All-Time New York Giants team: Offense Quarterback:...
The less than notable Studio Wanpack will be closing its doors following the death of its founder Yamada Koji, with the studio having been known for a great deal of key animation and in-between work for a variety of reputed shows.
The announcement was made via their official website:
– Death Notification – “On January 2nd 2018, former studio representative Yamada Koji passed away. Accompanying this news, on February 28th 2018, studio Wanpack will dissolve. We humbly thank you for your 24 years of support.”
The studio, which employed about 90 individuals, existed for 24 years, lending aid as an outsourcing studio (hence its total lack of recognition) – some of the shows that studio Wanpack worked on over the years:
Accel World
Cowboy Bebop
Code Geass
Death Note
Fairy Tail
Fate/Apocrypha
Gintama
Kore wa Zombie desu ka
Girls Und Panzer
Infinite Stratos
Pokemon
Studio Wanpack will officially cease operation on February 28th.
Torii Station, Okinawa (Feb 12, 2017) –Sgt. Maj. Juan Rosario-Montalvo (left) and Sgt. Maj. Michael Barcena motivate soldiers crossing the finish line of the 12-mile ruck march during the US Army Japans best warrior competition. The top competitors of this competition will continue on to compete in a pacific-wide competition in Hawaii. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Taylor Mohr)
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Former Big Brother Naija finalist, T-Boss has spoken on the relationship between housemates in the just concluded Big Brother Naija reality television show, Tobi and Cee-c.
TBoss, 2017 second runner-up of BBNaija, speaking with NET said she does not think Tobi and Cee-c can have a romantic relationship.
She, however, insisted that they can be friends.
She offered to have a discussion with the duo.
“I will like to talk to Cee-C and probably to Tobi as well. I will like to have a one-on one with those two people.
“I really don’t think they should have a romantic relationship with themselves outside of the house. I think they should patch up and be friends”, Tboss said.
Speaking on emergence of Miracle as the winner of ‘Double Wahala’ Edition, TBoss added that she expected Miracle to emerge as the winner.
“I saw it coming, I wanted him to win. I wasn’t surprised when he won,” she added.
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Mattel Inc. is cutting its quarterly dividend by more than half, as new Chief Executive Margo Georgiadis looks to free up money to help the toy maker modernize its brands for the digital world and expand in emerging markets.
The El Segundo, Calif., company said it plans to pay 15 cents a share for the fiscal third quarter. Mattel paid 38 cents a share in previous quarters, but slumping profits have left it paying out more in...
The United States top general has arrived on the Korean peninsula amid unprecedented threats between Washington and Pyongyang. VOA Pentagon correspondent Carla Babb is traveling with General Joe Dunford, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and reports from Osan Air Base in South Korea.
Mutant Chronicles and Lighthouse director Simon Hunter is back after a long hiatus with a new film, this time not a genre piece, but a poignant drama about aging and redemption called Edie.
Based on an original idea by Hunter, Edie tells the story of an 83-year-old woman who, when faced with the prospect of life in an old folks home, sets off to rekindle her fond memories of childhood by heading to Scotland to climb a mountain.
Filmed on location at Suilven Mountain in Sutherland, Scotland, the film is quite gorgeous to look at. Hunter is know for his flair for visuals and Edie looks like no exception.
Edie stars Bafta nominated actress Sheila Hancock, Paul Brannigan and Kevin Guthrie.
The film will premiere at the Edinburgh International Film Festival on June 26, 2017.
"Nurture your mind with great thoughts, for you will never go any higher than you think."
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Moscow, June 14 - Eight members of a Russian team for the European Boxing Championships were denied entry in Ukraine and were turned away, a spokesperson for the Russian Boxing Federation said on Wednesday. The 2017 EUBC European Boxing Championships have been scheduled to be held in the Ukrainian city of Kharkov between June 16 and 26, reports Tass news agency.
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All you need to do is send the word "resist" to @resistbot on Twitter to start the process, similar to the text messaging system. You can write to your congress people, your governor, send a letter to the editor of your local paper, and even find the closest town halls, Swing Left district or Mueller rally. Resistbot can send you daily reminders to get political, as well. The service is free, and using it on Twitter (as well as Messenger or Telegram) will save on text message fees for the folks behind the bot.
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If you see any large flames or hear any big booms around Lincolnton on Tuesday, just take it all in stride. The regional utility company plans to carry out some routine pipeline inspections throughout Tuesday morning and afternoon in Lincolnton.
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ST. PAUL (AP) -- The Minnesota Supreme Court has made permanent a pilot project that allows limited use of cameras in the state's courtrooms.
The high court gave its formal stamp of approval to the rules Monday. Media outlets and independent journalists still can't provide full photo, video and audio coverage of trials. But the rules allow audio, video and photos of proceedings after a defendant pleads guilty or is convicted. There are exceptions for criminal sexual conduct and domestic violence cases.
Mark Anfinson, an attorney for the Minnesota Newspaper Association, says that the permanent rules represent progress.
Durham firefighters battled a two-alarm blaze on Friday night that destroyed a building at the East End Connector construction site near US 70. Battalion Chief Richard Ray Durham Fire Department
These children are missing as of January 2018, according to the state of Connecticut. Many photos are accompanied with age progressions to approximate what the children may look like today.
Do you recognize any? If you do, please call the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children at 1-800-843-5678.
Baku. 25 April. REPORT.AZ/ An explosion occurred in the north-west of Pakistan, at least ten people were killed, eight injured, Report informs referring to Reuters.
The explosive device worked near a minibus.
But no group based in the region, has claimed responsibility for blast.
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Edmonton police have charged 26 men after a two-day crackdown focused on "johns" who buy services from sex workers.
The enforcement effort on Feb. 9 and 10 was conducted by the Edmonton Police Service VICE Unit and Northeast division officers.
It was designed to target exploitative activities associated with the street-level sex trade.
Police wouldn't specify exactly where the enforcement effort took place other than that it was in the city's northeast.
The 26 men — including trade workers, professionals, a university student and the unemployed — were charged with obtaining of sexual services for consideration. The men are between the ages of 19 and 60.
Police also laid two trafficking charges and one 24-hour suspension under the Traffic Safety Act.
Anyone who witnesses someone soliciting sex is encouraged to call the EPS Report-a-john line at 780-421-2656.
Patrick Reed found himself in a difficult situation during the final round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational on Sunday.
Reed’s ball came to rest in a peculiar spot with some tower cables and a tree right next to it. After consulting with a Tour official over if he could get relief, the official determined that, no, he would not be entitled to relief. This prompted Reed to throw his Ryder Cup buddy Jordan Spieth under a bus saying, “I guess my name needs to be Jordan Spieth guys.”
Thank God, the PGA Tour is now allowing fans to film with their phones so we get videos like this, otherwise we’d never know.
Reed eventually said he wanted a third opinion from a “unbiased source.”
No word on if he got a chance to talk to an unbiased source.
Bills head coach Sean McDermott didn't have an update on Benjamin's knee injury Monday, merely saying that the wideout is still being evaluated, Jay Skurski of The Buffalo News reports.
Benjamin returned from a torn meniscus for Sunday's 13-7 win over the Colts, catching three of eight targets for 38 yards and a touchdown prior to exiting in the fourth quarter. His post-game comments suggested he believes the setback to be minor, but there's apparently still a need for more testing. Zay Jones, Deonte Thompson and Andre Holmes would all be candidates to take on added snaps and targets if Benjamin were to miss a Week 15 date with the Dolphins.
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March 31 U.S. Energy Corp:
* U.S. Energy Corp files for non-timely 10-K
* U.S. Energy - expects to report revenues for year ended Dec.31, 2016 of about $5.7 million versus $10.2 million for the year ended Dec. 31, 2015
* U.S. Energy - expects to report net loss of about $14.3 million for year ended Dec 31, 2016 versus net loss of $92.8 million for year ended Dec. 31, 2015
* U.S. Energy - reasons for changes in revenue, net loss include over 42pct reduction in co's oil production, 13pct decrease in gas production Source text: (bit.ly/2nquV99) Further company coverage:
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GOVERNMENT has sponsored three more boxers to compete at the Africa Championship billed for Congo-Brazzaville bringing the number
of pugilists that will represent the country to six. The other three boxers have been sponsored by the National Olympic Committee of Zambia. Zambia Boxing Federation (ZBF) president Kennedy Mubita said in an interview in Lusaka that the Ministry of Youth, Sport and Child Development came on board yesterday. The six boxers – Juliana Kasonka, Nkumbu Silungwe, Mbachi Kaonga, Emmanuel Ngoma, Ben Muziyo and Charles Lumbwe – are expected to leave for Brazzaville today.
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"A libertarian gun policy would involve strict application of the zero aggression principle, and little to no government involvement. How would these concepts affect current gun laws, if properly implemented? Let’s take a look." (04/17/17)
https://thelibertarianalliance.com/2017/04/17/what-would-libertarian-gun-policy-look-like/
SE Asia Stocks-Philippines climbs on gains in property stocks; Singapore falls
By Nicole Pinto June 15 Philippine shares rose on Thursday, driven by gains in real estate stocks, while Singapore was headed for a third session of fall in four, dragged down by financials. Other Southeast Asian stock markets traded in a narrow range as soft U.S. economic data and a relatively hawkish Federal Reserve hurt investor sentiment. The Fed raised interest rates as expected on Wednesday and gave a first clear outline on its plan to reduce its $4.2-trillion
Bello Abdullahi Bodejo, President of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore Socio-cultural Association, has warned against any attempt to remove President Muhammadu Buhari in 2019.
Speaking with The Sun, Bodejo said the eyes of the Fulanis all over the country were ‘opened,’ stressing that Buhari was hated because of them.
According to Bodejo, “Nobody should try to remove Buhari in 2019. All the Fulani in Nigeria today, our eyes are open.
“All of us are behind Buhari; we have seen that they want to destroy the Fulani because of Buhari.
“We would not allow anybody to intimidate the Federal Government or to take Buhari’s mandate; we would be ready to follow him and fight it. We are ready to do anything to ensure that Buhari comes back to complete the good work he is doing.
“The people criticizing him are just few and nothing would affect his chances of coming back.”
Bodejo had earlier revealed that politicians were the ones buying arms for Fulani herdsmen.
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A man charged after a stolen truck slammed into a minivan, killing three people near Lloydminster, has pleaded guilty to several offences.
The 27-year-old, Brandon Stucka, entered the pleas in Battleford Court of Queen’s Bench earlier this week.
According to RCMP, he was driving the stolen truck when, in September 2017, the vehicle hit the minivan on Highway 16, east of Lloydminster. Officers were pursuing the truck but called off the chase about half an hour before the crash.
Three women from Edmonton, Eva Tumbay, Jeannette Wright and Glorious David, died in the collision. A fourth woman, Janet Wright Gaye, was injured.
Stucka was charged with 13 offences. He pleaded guilty to nine, including three counts of criminal negligence causing death and one count of criminal negligence causing bodily harm.
His sentencing is set for July 6.
Jon Hamm makes his way through LAX Airport after a flight on Tuesday night (June 13) in Los Angeles.
The 46-year-old actor touched town in LA ahead of the premiere of his upcoming movie Baby Driver.
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During a recent interview, Jon praised his former co-star and close friend Gal Gadot‘s role in the new Wonder Woman film.
“If you look at what’s happening right now with Patty Jenkins’ movie and my friend Gal Gadot’s movie, and the box office right now, it’s been a pretty good year,” Jon told The Today Show. “I got to see that movie Friday, and it was so fantastic and I was so pleased for all involved, especially Gal.”
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The company reported $0.46 EPS for the quarter. Over the past six months, the stock outperformed the Zacks classified Machinery-Electrical industry average.
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Thousands of children are heading to the White House for its biggest social event of the year: the annual Easter Egg Roll.
There had been some hand-wringing over whether President Donald Trump and his wife, Melania, would be able to pull off a successful "egg-stravaganza." Both the president and first lady have been slow to fill White House staff jobs.
But a downsized version of the 139-year-old event is kicking off early Monday on the South Lawn.
The White House is expecting more than 21,000 children and adults to attend the festivities. That's down from the 35,000 people who attended last year.
The first lady tweeted over the weekend that she's looking forward to hosting the Easter Egg Roll. The event was first held in 1878.
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Otsego Public School students can sleep in Tuesday -- if the thunder and lightning passing through at 5 a.m. hasn't already awakened them. Public schools in Allegan, Martin, Fennville and Hopkins are opting to close, as are the Barry County districts of Delton Kellogg, Hastings and Thornapple-Kellogg.
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Boxer Floyd Mayweather announced an August 26 fight against UFC star Conor McGregor on Instagram on Wednesday.
Mayweather, who retired following a September 2015 fight, will fight McGregor in a boxing match at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, according to ESPN.
UFC president Dana White said the fight would be at 154 pounds with 10-ounce gloves. It will be broadcast by Showtime Pay-Per-View.
McGregor is 21-3 as a UFC fighter and is considered one of the best MMA fighters in the world. He will be making his professional boxing debut against Mayweather. Mayweather is unbeaten in 49 fights and is considered a massive favorite to defeat McGregor.
Mayweather, 40, is recognized as one of the best fighters in the history of boxing.
Mayweather’s 2015 fight against Manny Pacquiao generated record revenue for both participants with both boxers making nine figures. The McGregor fight is expected to rival those amounts.
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Real Madrid are considering an offer of around 100m euros (£88m) from Juventus for Cristiano Ronaldo.
The 33-year-old Portugal forward is Real’s all-time top scorer with 451 goals.
However his age, and Real’s need to reshape a squad that finished 17 points behind La Liga champions Barcelona last season, has encouraged the Italian champions to make their move.
Ronaldo won his fifth Champions League title with Madrid in May.
However, following that victory over Liverpool in Kiev, Real boss Zinedine Zidane has left the club and been replaced by former Spain coach Julen Lopetegui.
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner’s future has been the subject of intense debate over the past few years, and his relationship with Real president Florentino Perez has also been questioned.
Any move would eclipse Juventus’ record transfer fee of 90m euros (£79m), which they paid for Argentina forward Gonzalo Higuain in 2016.
It would also be more than the £80m Real paid Manchester United for Ronaldo in 2009.
It's a story that made national news and most thought it was a joke. A ticket for warming your car in the driveway? That's correct.
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Mrs Kunbi Obayemi, Adekunle Gold’s sister was seen on video tearing up after seeing her brother on electronic boards in London.
In what appeared to be a very emotional moment, she was seen taking a walk with a friend when they ran into boards advertising her brother’s #About30 concert.
That was all it took to trigger and start the waterworks. She was overwhelmed with happiness, smile and tears.
Adekunle Gold had his #About30 concert at Indigo 02 in London last weekend.
The concert sold out and featured Simi, Falana, and several other musical acts. Electronic and bill boards advertising the event were seen all over the city of London.
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Haute couture, private jets and super yachts: Russia's all about conspicuous consumption. But the country's also home to millions living below the poverty line. CNN's Clarissa Ward explains how this huge inequality came about.
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The Salute to Veterans parade in Riverside, which is celebrating its 12th year, will be held Nov. 18.
Organizers used to stage the event in April so they could have the date to themselves, but they decided after last year’s parade to move the next one closer to Veterans Day, which is Nov. 11.
Besides the parade through downtown Riverside, this year’s festivities will include a fundraising dinner the week of Nov. 12 and a veteran-themed expo on parade day. The parade committee is looking for people and groups to join the parade, volunteer at and sponsor the event and display at the expo.
Information: Email Jeffrey Crumbaker at patriciang2@aol.com or visit www.asalutetoveterans.org.
PITTSFIELD -- A 22-year-old Springfield man was arraigned on heroin and cocaine charges in Berkshire Superior Court Wednesday afternoon.
Raekwan Jackson, 304 Orange St., Springfield, denied charges of possession of heroin with intent to distribute, possession of cocaine with intent to distribute and unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, according to a release by the Berkshire District Attorney's office.
The investigation was conducted by members of the Pittsfield Police Department, the Berkshire County Sheriff's Department and state troopers assigned to the District Attorney's Office, members of the Berkshire Law Enforcement Task Force.
Judge Maureen Hogan released Jackson on his own recognizance.
1 Trump’s numbers slide
Only 24% of Americans believe the country is heading in the right direction, according to an AP poll. That’s a 10-point drop since June. 67% of Americans disapprove of the job Donald Trump’s doing, including about a third of Republicans.
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Two developers are teaming on an Allen mixed-use development that will bring a new shopping center and hundreds of apartments. The 60-acre project is located on State Highway 121 and Custer Road and is a project of High Street Residential and RPS Development.
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Chris Evans was not in attendance at the Avengers: Infinity War world premiere on Monday evening (April 23) in Hollywood.
So many of Chris‘ co-stars were in attendance, and he sent out a tweet apologizing for having to miss. If you don’t know, Chris is currently starring in the play Lobby Hero on Broadway, and he couldn’t make it to the West Coast for the premiere. He did, however, make an appearance on Late Night with Seth Meyers to promote the new movie.
“So sorry I couldn’t be at the premiere last night!! I really wanted to, but my theater schudele wouldn’t allow. From what I gather, it was an amazing night and I couldn’t be more proud of @Russo_Brothers and everyone at @MarvelStudios for knocking ANOTHER one out of the park!,” Chris tweeted. If you get a chance to see Lobby Hero, Chris gives an amazing performance!
Avengers: Infinity War hits theaters on April 27!
Meghalaya and the seven other north eastern states fall in Zone 5 of the country’s earthquake zoning map. (Source: Google maps) Meghalaya and the seven other north eastern states fall in Zone 5 of the country’s earthquake zoning map. (Source: Google maps)
A moderate intensity earthquake measuring 4.7 on the Richter Scale on Monday shook Meghalaya but there was no report of any casualty. Officials at the Regional Seismological Centre in Shillong said the epicentre was at a depth of 60 km in remote East Garo Hills district. The quake, that lasted for a few seconds, occurred at around 9.05 am.
Meghalaya and the seven other north eastern states fall in Zone 5 of the country’s earthquake zoning map. According to the zoning map, Zone 5 is associated with the highest level of seismicity.
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A girl has died and at least five people are injured following the incident.
An eight-year-old girl has died and at least five people have been injured after a car was driven into a pizza restaurant to the east of Paris.
An official with the national gendarme service said the driver was arrested soon after the incident in the town of Sept-Sorts, a commune in the Seine-et-Marne department in the Ile-de-France region, and around 40 miles from Paris.
French police say the driver of the car intentionally hit the restaurant, but added that they had no reason to suspect terrorist motives.
A judicial official said that the Paris prosecutor's office, which oversees French terrorism investigations, was not involved in the case because there was no proof of terrorism at the early stage of the investigation.
Images on social media showed a car embedded in the front a Pizza Cesena, with tables and chairs strewn across the pavement around it.
MONTREAL (AP) -- The Montreal Canadiens have signed goaltender Al Montoya to a two-year contract extension.
The deal reportedly carries an annual average value of just over $1 million, a modest increase from the $950,000 he will make this season.
The 6-foot-2, 209-pound native of Chicago has a 4-4-2 record with one shutout, a 2.74 goals-against average and .909 save percentage backing up Carey Price this season.
Montoya, 31, has a 59-44-20 record in 147 regular-season games with Arizona the New York Islanders, Winnipeg and Florida.
He was selected in the first round, sixth overall by the New York Rangers at the 2004 draft. He first joined the Canadiens as a free agent on July 1.
The deal gives the Canadiens two goaltenders under contract in advance of the 2017 expansion draft, meaning they can protect Price and have Montoya available for selection by the incoming Vegas Golden Knights.
Crabbe compiled 22 points (7-10 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds, two assists, and one block in 27 minutes during Monday's 118-115 win over the Grizzlies.
Crabbe returned from a two-game absence with an illness and provided a necessary scoring punch. Crabbe is among the most inconsistent contributors from a statistical standpoint, as evidenced by the fact that in six previous March appearances he combined for 49 points in his two best and just 24 total in his four worst.
A local mom shares her experiences with Melanoma, and how she’s now back to enjoying time with her kids after undergoing treatment. Plus, we learn why prevention and early detection are key, and get some tips for what we should all keep an eye out for on our own skin.
DENVER -- 5280 Geek is bringing Rashaad Santiago to Denver. Santiago is a makeup artist and sculptor. He won season six of SyFy's hit show "Face Off."
5280 Geek is teaming up with Feeding Denver's Hungry to put on an event. Santiago will do some demonstrations. There will even be a competition where guests can be involved.
Part of the money for the event will go directly to FDH.
'An Afternoon with Rashaad Santiago' will take palce February 9 at the Colorado Film School, 9075 E. Lowry Blvd. in Denver, CO 80230.
Click on the 5280 link provided in this article to get tickets. You can also learn more by watching the video above.
Alan Browne was our star man as his match-winning penalty sealed Preston's 2-1 victory over Hull at Deepdale on Saturday.
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Kate Upton lands her third Sports Illustrated cover for this years Swimsuit edition.
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The Exchange To Produce ‘The Stand-In’
The Exchange is producing The Stand-In with Los Angeles-based Flower Films. The Stand-In is a Jamie Babbit-directed romantic comedy with Drew Barrymore in a dual leading role. The Stand-In follows the disaffected comedian Candy who hires her stand-in Paula to do community service in her place, which escalates much further. Barrymore, Ember Turesdell, Chris Miller, and Nancy Juvonen-Fallon will serve as producers for Flower Films, while Tom McNulty will serve for The Exchange. The Exchange will present The Stand-In at the 2018 European Film Market.
JUNEAU, Alaska — An Alaska lawmaker accused of hitting a woman during a night of drinking last month is resigning. Rep. Zach Fansler’s resignation was announced on the House floor Friday.
Fansler was under pressure to resign from House leaders for nearly a week, since the Juneau Empire reported that a woman had accused Fansler of hitting her shortly before the legislative session began.
CBS affiliate KTVA reports that Fansler initially refused to resign and denied the allegations. Juneau police have declined to release further information on the alleged attack, KTVA reports.
House leaders had already re-assigned Fansler’s staff and asked that he turn in his office keys.
House Speaker Bryce Edgmon told reporters he had spoken with Fansler “at least a couple of times” this week and made clear the caucus continued to seek his resignation.
Edgmon said Fansler did good work as a legislator and it’s been a difficult issue for Fansler, the caucus and Fansler’s district.
ARISTA NASHVILLE’s TIM MCGRAW and FAITH HILL are set to release their first album together, “The Rest Of Our Life,” on FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17th. The 11-track project includes new tracks “The Bed We Made” and “Damn Good At Holding On,” as well as lead single, “Speak To A Girl,” and more.
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The President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick, has charged the Super Eagles to be calm and clinical in Saturday’s 2018 FIFA World Cup showdown with the Zambians. “The tendency is for teams to get uptight and tense for this kind of match. I have spoken to them and the approach should be to take full control from the beginning and take the chances that come without being too anxious.
“We defeated the African champions, Cameroon, by maintaining focus and with the team imposing their game and taking the chances that came their way. That should be the approach for Saturday.”
Zambia last tasted victory against Nigeria in a competitive football match at senior level 32 years ago. There have been 18 matches in all, with the Eagles winning seven, Zambia winning five and six draws. But this is only the second FIFA World Cup qualifying match between the two teams, the first won 2-1 by the Eagles in Ndola last year.
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Have you started Hallowe’en crafting yet? DIY Expert Denise Wild is here with some great ideas to add a little fun to the big night.
Well, that’s it over for another year.
The rides and stalls are being dismantled and packed away after another hugely successful and exciting Kirkcaldy Links Market.
Even the weather played its part, most of the time!
Our gallery above gives just a flavour of the market, and the people who were there enjoying it.
SHARE COPY LINK This massive male Sea Pines alligator hissed at a team of researchers before backing into Lake Joe after it was fitted with a GPS tracker. It's estimated to be more than 11 feet long, more than 250 pounds and about 37 years old. Alex Kincaid
This massive male Sea Pines alligator hissed at a team of researchers before backing into Lake Joe after it was fitted with a GPS tracker. It's estimated to be more than 11 feet long, more than 250 pounds and about 37 years old. Alex Kincaid
Tory Lanez dropped two new mixtapes for the new year.
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Bill Shorten has told Labor faithful 'we are back' after snatching a win in the Batman by-election.
Fournette (foot) will not play in Thursday's preseason game against the Buccaneers, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.
Fournette's absence is fairly expected after it was revealed Sunday that he was dealing with a foot problem. The issue prevented the rookie from practicing Monday, and Fournette doesn't figure to take the field again until he's fully healthy. While that will result in him missing his second shot at preseason action, an update on the exact nature of his injury should be worthwhile to look out for. As long as Fournette is sidelined, Chris Ivory and T.J. Yeldon should shoulder the bulk of the Jaguars' backfield duties.
An African proverb says ‘only the stubborn fly follows the corpse to the grave’, but it seems this proverb hasn’t gotten to the ears of the North Korean government as North Korea’s representative at the United Nations, Kim In Ryong, unleashed torrents of threats towards the United States, claiming it was only a matter of time before a nuclear war occurred between both countries. At the
About Stroud Choir - Supertroupers
Age UK Gloucestershire runs four choirs where the emphasis is very much on fun. Choirs sing a wide range of songs including folk, sacred, popular, gospel, light classical and songs from shows. Members are encouraged to suggest songs they would like to sing. There are no auditions, and no musical experience is needed. The only requirement is that members love to sing and can hold a tune. There is always time for a cup of tea or coffee and a chat together; socialising is an important part of choir membership.
It should come as no surprise that the 'super-group' Hudson have a sound so distinct it defies easy categorization. Percussionist are four individuals sharing an inclination for adventure tempered with a wealth of experience that imparts no small amount of humility to this collaborative effort: they know how to stay out of each other's way.
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At least six Afghan soldiers were killed and four others were wounded after Taliban militants stormed a security checkpoint in Sarobi district of Kabul province, security officials confirmed on Wednesday.
The spokesman of Kabul Police, Hashmatullah Istanikzai said the security checkpoint is located in Naghlo area of Sarobi district.
Istanikzai added that the Kabul Police chief has gone to the area to investigate the incident.
Travelers who have parked at the Charlotte-Douglas International Airport since February 10 should be checking their bank accounts to make sure they weren't overcharged.
According to airport officials, the issue came after a parking system software upgrade on Feb. 10. to all parking lots. They say there were several issues with the system, including delays in transactions and additional charges.
"Customers should be confident that there is no security breach," officials said in a statement. "The Airport is working with its parking revenue control system provider, Scheidt & Bachmann, to resolve the issue."
The airport says any customers who parked at the airport and have questions about their billing should call 704-359-4631 or email parkingqa@cltairport.com.
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Vasilevskiy made 33 saves in a 5-3 victory over the Panthers on Friday night.
He made some fantastic saves and looked every part the breakout player we think he can be. Vasilevskiy is a must-play.
“Love for all, hatred for none.” That was the message amplified at the vigil for the victims of a van attack that killed 10 people and injured 14 more in North York on Monday.
People gathered at Olive Square at Yonge St. and Finch Ave. Tuesday evening, leaving flowers and notes in memory of the victims. Words of kindness were written in English, Korean and Farsi, reflecting the diversity of the neighbourhood that was shaken by Monday’s rampage.
Some people bowed their heads and prayed as a string quartet performed “Hallelujah.” Others began to cry.
“Everyone is shocked and sad, very sad,” said Azy Valipour, who lives in an apartment right where the van ended its rampage.
“It’s very close to us, you always think these things happen to other people,” she said. “But Toronto is a very strong multicultural city, we’re not going to let this (break us).”
Here's the schedule for the 2019 NCAA tournament. Check out Joe Lunardi's Bracketology for an early look at the field.
Round Location Date Selection Sunday March 17 First Four Dayton, Ohio March 19-20 First, second rounds Hartford, Conn. March 21, 23 First, second rounds Salt Lake City March 21, 23 First, second rounds Des Moines, Iowa March 21, 23 First, second rounds Jacksonville, Fla. March 21, 23 First, second rounds Tulsa, Okla. March 22, 24 First, second rounds Columbus, Ohio March 22, 24 First, second rounds Columbia, S.C. March 22, 24 First, second rounds San Jose, Calif. March 22, 24 South Regional Louisville, Ky. March 28, 30 West Regional Anaheim, Calif. March 28, 30 East Regional Washington March 29, 31 Midwest Regional Kansas City, Mo. March 29, 31 Final Four, national championship Minneapolis April 6, 8
POINTING out that she had been summoned by a court in a bailable offence, actor Rakhi Sawant withdrew her anticipatory bail plea from the court of Additional Session Judge Monday.
Now the actor is left with two options — either to appear in court or move the High Court. The trial court has fixed the next date of hearing on May 11.
A local advocate had filed a complaint against Sawant for allegedly making objectional remarks against sage Valmiki.
However, the actor’s lawyer said Sawant never made such remarks and that she had also tendered an unconditional apology to the Valmiki community. Following the complaint made by lawyer Narinder Aadia, Judicial Magistrate Sumit Sabharwal issued a summons to the actor and an arrest warrant was issued.
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HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. (AP) -- Grant Riller scored 24 points, Jarrell Brantley poured in 23 more, including the winning layup, and Charleston edged Hofstra 86-85 on Saturday night to take sole possession of first place in the Colonial Athletic Association.
Trailing by a point after Hofstra's Justin Wright-Foreman sank a 3-pointer with 18 seconds left, Charleston (18-6, 9-3) took the ball down the right side of the court and got it inside to Brantley, who dribbled twice to his right before breaking left to drop in the winning bucket with three seconds remaining.
Joe Chealey added 19 points and Nick Harris had 10 for Charleston, which shot 57 percent and got 18 assists on its 30 baskets to pick up its sixth straight win.
Wright-Foreman finished with 24 points to lead Hofstra (14-10, 7-5), Eli Pemberton added 20, Jalen Ray got 11 and Kenny Wormley 10.
March 19(Reuters) - Shenzhen JingQuanHua Electronics Co Ltd
* Says it received a patent license (No. ZL 2016 10954862.7), regarding automatic processing equipment and method of electronic transformer lead
* Patent valid for 20 years
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Baku. 17 February. REPORT.AZ/ Today, Bavaria hosts the 53rd Munich Conference on Security.
Report informs, participants of the conference ending on Sunday, February 19 will be more than 30 heads of states and governments, as well as over 80 defense and foreign ministers.
On February 16, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev arrived on a working visit to the Federal Republic of Germany to attend the 53rd Munich Security Conference.
MIDEAST STOCKS-Overnight crash in oil may drag Gulf lower
DUBAI, June 15 Crude oil prices crashed almost 4 percent overnight which may drag stock markets in the oil-exporting Gulf lower on Thursday, though Saudi Arabian banks could be resilient following the central bank's decision to raise only its reverse repo rate.
Take a look inside the UK's first wine spa, an idea which originated in in Bordeaux, France, and has now landed in London.
(AP) – President Donald Trump is saying that “racism is evil” as he condemns the KKK, neo-Nazis and white supremacists as “criminals and thugs.” He is speaking in the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House after meeting with Attorney General Jeff Sessions and FBI director Christopher Wray about the race-fueled violence Saturday in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Trump has come under fire for his comments Saturday that “many sides” are to blame for the violence. In those remarks, he did not single out white supremacists or any other hate group, even as Republican lawmakers and others in his White House did condemn them by name.
A woman woke up to find her car doors open, her food eaten, and her belongings strewn about, but she wasn’t robbed. In fact, Liddy Breeden was shocked when she saw that the culprits were a mama bear and her two cubs.
“I pretty much panicked,” Breeden recalled.
Breeden had everything packed to drive from Colorado to Texas, but the bears’ visit might have pushed some plans back.
“They sat on all my stuff, so everything smelled really bad,” she added. The bears also ate the food she packed for the road. In fact, the bears didn’t leave the vehicle until they devoured every single morsel.
Breeden says that she learned her lesson. She’s promised to lock her doors and keep her food inside of the house until it’s time to hit the road.
Woman wakes up to find 3 bears inside her car https://t.co/Bb5hzSsUPb pic.twitter.com/5ElZLGOJ9e — 9NEWS Denver (@9NEWS) October 5, 2017
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× Charges filed in 11-year-old girl’s Chicago shooting death
CHICAGO (AP) _ A 19-year-old man has been charged with first-degree murder in the killing of an 11-year-old Chicago girl who was shot in the head over the weekend.
Chicago Police suspect Antwan C. Jones in the shooting of Takiya Holmes. She died Tuesday.
Takiya was among at least three children shot in Chicago in recent days.
Police say 2-year-old Lavontay White was fatally shot Tuesday when someone opened fire on a vehicle he was in with two adults. Police suspect the man in the vehicle wo also died was the target of a gang hit. And authorities said Tuesday that a 12-year-old girl also shot over the weekend remains in critical condition.
Jones doesn’t have a listed number to pursue comment.
Fans across the country were in pandemonium when Eric Dier’s spot kick sent Gareth Southgate's side to the World Cup quarter-finals.
But some supporters threatened to spoil the party when they started throwing punches at each other at a pub in Kent.
Footage of the bust-up – believed to have taken place at The Command House, Chatham – has emerged on Facebook and has now been viewed over 600,000 times.
In the clip, a crowd of England fans can be seen cheering on their team.
Go Red For Women
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — If you were seeing red Friday, you weren’t alone. The Go Red for Women movement swept throughout the State. In Columbia, City leaders encouraged people to wear the vibrant color in hopes of bringing awareness to the number one killer of women.
May and June
Alligator mating months
1.25 Million
Estimated number of alligators in Florida
20 Miles per hour
Top swimming speed
$22 Million
Estimated value of meat and hide products (wild and farm-raised) in 2016
11 miles per hour
Top speed on land
14 ft., 3 1/2 in.
Record length of an alligator in Florida
80
Average number of teeth
2,000- 3,000
Number of teeth an alligator can go through in its lifetime
6,261
Number of alligators hunted and killed in 2017
100,802
Number of alligators hunted and killed since 2000
10
Number of alligator bites requiring medical care in 2017
0
Number of people killed by alligators in 2017
1
Number of people killed by alligators in 2016
24
Number of people killed by alligators since 1948
6,128
Number of alligator hunting permits issued in Florida as of 2016
4
Number of permittees in Sarasota County as of 2016
62
Number of permittees in Manatee County as of 2016
PHOENIX (AP) — Federal officials say a crackdown on heroin and opioid trafficking in Arizona resulted in over 90 prosecutions and diverted more than 300 people to drug treatment during the first three months of this year.
A Justice Department statement released Tuesday says the prosecutions and other work by federal and state officials are intended disrupt opioid tracking across Arizona while promoting coordinating and intelligence sharing among law enforcement personnel.
The department says law enforcement seized nearly 300 pounds (136 kilograms) of heroin, 80 pounds (36 kilograms) of fentanyl, and tens of thousands of fentanyl pills that were manufactured to appear to be OxyContin.
AT-KABUL: Former President, Hamid Karzai called the youth as the mighty arms of the country, saying that Afghanistan would have a bright future with the help of the capable youth.
“We will have a stable and developed country with the efforts of the youth,” Karzai addressed a group of the youth in his office.
The representatives of the youth underlined unity of the nation, asking for a suitable solution for the current crisis.
They expressed concerns over the foreigners’ plots to disunite Afghans. They also called on the Karzai Foundation to provide the youth with scholarships so they continue higher education.
Karzai promised to help the youth.
Love was in the air for an Oregon couple as a woman's pilot boyfriend surprised her with a proposal in the middle of a flight.
ON Aug. 11, 2015, in an interview with Chris Cuomo on CNN, Donald Trump stated, "Well, the biggest problem I have with Planned Parenthood is the abortion situation. It's like an abortion factory, frankly.
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Strictly Come Dancing 2018: Chloe Hewitt spoke about being dropped on Instagram last night
The dancer, who joined Strictly Come Dancing back in 2016, will not return to the BBC programme later this year and fans are seemingly not happy.
The 22-year-old took to Instagram last night to address the decision while promising that she would be back in the spotlight very soon.
Chloe told her 34,000 followers: “All good things must come to an end. I just want to say thank you to everyone for their beautiful messages.”
The choreographer continued: “It means the world to me and I will get back to you all, I promise.
“This is only the beginning. So in Little Miss Sunshine style, watch out world I’m coming for ya!! #littemisssunshine #chloehewitt #live #love #life.”(sic)
Feb 1 (Reuters) - Sun Hydraulics Corp:
* SUN HYDRAULICS ANNOUNCES PRICING OF PUBLIC OFFERING OF COMMON STOCK
* SUN HYDRAULICS - ‍PRICING OF UNDERWRITTEN PUBLIC OFFERING WHICH HAS BEEN UPSIZED TO 4.4 MILLION SHARES OF ITS COMMON STOCK AT A PRICE TO PUBLIC OF $57.50​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
PERTH, Australia (AP)  A 17-year-old surfer was killed by a shark Monday off Australias south coast, police said.
The girl was surfing with her father when she was attacked off Esperance in Western Australia state on Monday afternoon, a police statement said.
She was taken in critical condition to Esperance Hospital, where she died. Police have not said what type of shark was responsible.
Australia has averaged fewer than two deadly shark attacks per year in recent decades.
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Gov. Gina Raimondo has signed a package of legislation called the “Justice Reinvestment Initiative.” According to the governor’s office, the new laws signed on Thursday will “reduce costs by promoting rehabilitation and informed decision-making in sentencing, probation and parole.” The legislation emanated from the work of the Justice Reinvestment Working Group, which Raimondo established by executive order ...
NEW YORK, April 5 U.S. stocks ended lower after a late afternoon reversal on Wednesday following signals from the Federal Reserve that it could change its bond investment policy this year, quenching a rally sparked by a strong private sector jobs report.
Based on the latest available data, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 41.02 points, or 0.2 percent, to 20,648.22, the S&P 500 had lost 7.25 points, or 0.31 percent, to 2,352.91 and the Nasdaq Composite had dropped 34.13 points, or 0.58 percent, to 5,864.48. (Reporting by Caroline Valetkevitch; Editing by James Dalgleish)
Georiga Manhunt
A deadly escape by two inmates in Georgia has prompted an intense, large-scale manhunt.
A nationwide manhunt is now underway for two armed inmates accused of breaking out of a prison transport bus in Georgia after killing two corrections officers with their own guns. Investigators say 43-year-old Donnie Rowe and 24-year-old Ricky Dubose were somehow able to overpower two guards onboard a prison transport bus Tuesday morning in Putnam county. The pair disarmed the guards and fatally shot the 42 and 58-year old officers before carjacking a passing motorist and taking off. At this point, police are still looking for the stolen green Honda. They believe the men are armed with two guns taken from the slain corrections officers and so far, they have no reason to believe the inmates have split up.
Live updates and chat from the 2017 Rose Bowl - USC football vs. Penn State. Your comments are welcome.
There's something about visiting Nectar—the dispensary chain with four locations in Portland, as well as additional shops in Gresham, Tillamook and Eugene—that reminds me of hitting up Hot Topic as a teenager. Everything is visually branded with company logos, and all the flower is prepackaged in tidy glass jars. The music is loud and there's no waiting room—just glass display cases and super-busy budtenders. That's certainly true of the North Mississippi Avenue location, at least. When I stopped by on a Friday afternoon to stock up on a favorite strain that had sold out across town, they happily supplied me with a quarter and then loaded me up with the daily special: a couple of free prerolls of my choosing. That's the true virtue of Nectar: When all the shops in town are sold out of that Green Day T-shirt you need, it has the buying power to stock up on in-demand goods and keep them around.
Police: Man fatally shoots woman before shooting himself
CENTREVILLE, Ala. (AP) — Police in Alabama say a man shot and killed a woman before turning the gun on himself.
News outlets report that 47-year-old Joseph White fatally shot 43-year-old Katrina Wilson on Friday night before turning the gun on himself.
Centreville Police Chief Pat Northcutt says White kicked in the back door of Wilson's home. Wilson's children were not home at the time.
Northcutt says police are continuing to investigate the circumstances.
AUSTIN, Texas (AP)  Bill Murray took a catnap at the premiere of the film "Isle of Dogs."
Murray voices the canine Boss in Wes Anderson's movie, which was shown Saturday at the South by Southwest festival in Austin, Texas.
The 67-year-old Murray read the poem "Dogs" accompanied by a cellist, and joined Anderson and cast members on stage to answer questions from the audience.
But Murray nodded off when the questions centered on the filmmaking process.
RAYNHAM, MA (WHDH) - A cow was spotted Monday running through the streets of Raynham.
7News viewer Kelly Tryda captured the runaway cow on video in the area of Pleasant Street near the LaLiberte School.
It’s not clear where the cow ran off from.
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The episode saw dance group Rise Unbroken take to the stage last night to compete for a place in the final.
One of the members, Hollie Booth, was badly injured in last year’s terror attack at Manchester Arena and her aunt sadly died.
In solidarity to Hollie, who now relies on a wheelchair, the all-female group performed the routine in wheelchairs.
Also in tribute to those who lost their lives, the troupe wore jumpers bearing the Manchester bee motif.
At the end of the performance, they received a standing ovation from the judges and audience as Hollie stood up.
The government has decided to stand by the Army officer who took the decision to use an alleged stone-pelter as a "human shield" tied to a jeep to steer his unit and Jammu and Kashmir officials and paramilitary personnel on election duty to safety. NEW DELHI: The government has decided to stand by the Army officer who took the decision to use an alleged stone-pelter as a " human shield " tied to a jeep to steer his unit and Jammu and Kashmir officials and paramilitary personnel on election duty to safety.
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LANSING —At its June meeting, the Michigan Natural Resources Commission signed an order requiring anyone who receives compensation for processing wild game to be registered with the Michigan […]
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UFC's Tim Kennedy Re-Enlists With Green Berets ... Pumped for Trump!
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Ex-UFC fighter Tim Kennedy says he's reenlisted in the U.S. Army Special Forces -- and he's FIRED UP about it ... thanks to President Donald Trump.
37-year-old Kennedy has a 24-6 record as a pro MMA fighter -- with impressive wins over guys like Michael Bisping and Robbie Lawler.
But he's also a U.S. Army soldier and tells TMZ Sports he decided to re-enlist with the Green Berets when Trump was elected to the White House back in November.
He's also a HUGE fan of Secretary of Defense Gen. James Mattis and National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster -- "I'm pumped to work for those guys."
Kennedy also gave us a quick tour of his home -- which is reinforced with bulletproof glass in case any bad guys try to mess with him.
Kennedy deploys within the next couple of weeks and, while he couldn't tell us the exact location -- he says it's a dangerous place and he'll be there to fight terrorists.
Man killed in Atwater shooting, police say
A man was killed shortly after 11 a.m. Monday, July 2, 2018, outside an apartment complex in the area of Determine Drive and Kelso Street after being shot multiple times, according top police.
Shocking on-board footage from an Australian train has captured the moment a biker on the tracks was nearly killed. The rider narrowly avoided colliding with the train, leaping from the tracks just seconds before he would have been hit and almost certainly killed. His motorbike, which was destroyed, was stuck in the tracks near Ballan in Victoria on 28 January.
BERLIN (AP) — Scientists say they're several steps closer to perfecting a method for saving the northern white rhino from extinction.
Writing in the journal Nature Communications, researchers said Wednesday they've succeeded in creating embryos using frozen northern white rhino sperm and eggs from a southern white rhino.
It's the first time such hybrid embryos have been created, and the scientists from Europe and the United States hope it will provide a pathway to saving the northern white rhino sub-species, of which only two females remain.
They plan to harvest the females' egg cells soon and produce "pure" northern white rhinos to be borne by a southern white surrogate in three years. They're also working on a second method that would see sperm and eggs produced from preserved cells of northern white rhinos.
THE Nest of Champions in Uyo will be the focus of attention in this weekend’s Russia 2018 World Cup qualifiers as the Super Eagles of Nigeria take on a determined Zambia side in the fight for the Group B ticket.
With so much said in the build-up of the match, Super Eagles’ captain Mikel John Obi is of the opinion that talk time is over insisting that it’s time for business.
The 2012 Africa Cup of Nations champions visit the 2013 winners in a match of high importance which would determine the swing of Africa’s Group B ticket to football’s biggest house party in Russia next year summer.
According to thenff.com, Mikel stated that the Super Eagles have a big task at hand. “We know how important the match is; that is enough motivation to go all out and give our very best. There are several players in this team who have not played at the FIFA World Cup. They want to be in Russia year.
Chris and Andrew Willison at Junk Works warehouse in Bedford, they collect and recycle stuff that people do not want. A Fall River father and son duo are operating a new junk removal company, striving to turn holiday cleansing into an eco-friendly, ethical endeavour.
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Southern Vermont residents gathered at Memorial Hall Tuesday evening to discuss the future of the Democratic Party.
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DALLAS, Ga. (AP) - Officials say a Georgia deputy serving an arrest warrant has shot and killed a man.
Sgt. Ashley Henson of the Paulding County Sheriff's Office tells The Atlanta Journal-Constitution that family members let deputies into the house Thursday and told them the suspect was in the basement.
Henson says the man did not follow the deputies' verbal commands, there was a confrontation, and a deputy shot and killed the man.
It was not known if the suspect fired a shot or was armed. The races of the deputy and the dead man were not available.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is handling the investigation.
Information from: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, http://www.ajc.com
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Pat Luther pulls rotted cedar shingles and wood from the side of the Vero Beach Woman's Club building on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 as part of a restoration project. "Our mission is pretty simple to save, preserve, and restore the historical and environmental resources of Indian River County," said Luther, a member of the board of directors for the Indian River County Historical Society. Construction was completed on the building in 1916 and was used as the clubhouse for the Vero Beach Woman's Club and library. "My grandmother was the president of (the Vero Beach Woman's Club) from 1932 to 1934, so its got special meaning to me too," Luther said. The building was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places on February 10, 1995. PATRICK DOVE/TCPALM
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Do you recognise this man who is wanted by police after a 13-year-old boy was left with serious injuries.
Police are asking the public to help them identify the man after the schoolboy was punched repeatedly to the head, held on the ground and stamped on.
The boy suffered a black eye, cuts around his mouth and numerous bruises and swellings to his head in the unprovoked attack in Penrith Gardens, Estover, on 25 September.
Police are appealing for information and have released the image of a man they would like to speak to in connection with the offence.
Anyone who recognises the man pictured in asked to contact police.
Anybody who recognises the man is asked to ring 101 and quote crime reference number CR/082983/17 and ask for officer number 6922.
EMPIRE, MI - Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is hosting a special event for the Aug. 21 solar eclipse, featuring telescopes and viewing glasses.
Park rangers and astronomers from the Grand Traverse Astronomical Society will be on hand from 1 to 3:30 p.m. next Monday at Sleeping Bear's Dechow Farm.
The park is expecting a large turnout for the event. At the national lakeshore, the eclipse will begin at 12:57 p.m. and end at 3:39 p.m.
Maximum solar coverage of 75 percent will occur at 2:19 p.m., park staff said.
The program is free, you just need a park entrance pass displayed on your vehicle.
There will be a solar eclipse stations set up, featuring telescopes with special lenses, solar glasses, pin hole viewing cards, and a projection screen.
To get to Dechow Farm from the Philip A. Hart Visitor Center in Empire: Take M-22 13 miles north to the farm, across from the Port Oneida Farms Heritage Center on the Charles and Hattie Olsen farm near M-22 and Port Oneida Road.
LONDON (AP) — London fire commissioner says it will take weeks for high-rise building in inferno tragedy to be searched and 'cleared'
Monroe County Public Works staffers on Thursday remove debris from athletic fields at Harry Harris Park in Tavernier, closed since Hurricane Irma in September. Areas of the park are expected to open around Feb. 10, but the ball fields and the Wilkinson Point area will remain closed for a time. No electricity has been restorned to the park yet. Kevin Wadlow Keynoter
President Donald Trump said Boeing's F-18 is "his favorite plane" and called it "a work of art."
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Internationally-acclaimed guitar virtuoso Trace Bundy must be seen, not just heard. His music is poetry in motion, using harmonics, looping, multiple capos, and his unique banter and stage presence to deliver an unforgettable live concert experience. Listening to his intricate arrangements is one thing, but seeing the fan-dubbed “Acoustic Ninja” play live confounds even the most accomplished music lovers as to how one person can do all that with just two hands and ten fingers.
Going to the Thunder Valley Motocross National this weekend? Want to be able to get into the pits all day?
The only way to cruise the pits whenever you’d like is with the Racer X All-Day Pit Pass, but quantities are limited! Get yours today while they’re still available and receive all-day pit access, plus a one-year subscription to Racer X Illustrated , for just $50.
If you preorder online for this event, you’ll need to pick your Racer X Pit Pass at the Racer X Pit Pass booth (located in Sponsor Village), where you’ll also receive an extra copy of Racer X , the official event sticker, and Racer X stickers.
Around 50 community members gathered Friday evening at Bhava Shala for a night of drumming, dancing and dinner, all to benefit children in Tanzania. Sunflower Kids , a non-profit founded by Lander resident Judi Davis, supports children at Hill Crest Orphanage and School located in Tanzania by serving around 70 kids one meal per day.
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The sun shines on headstones at the Winton Cemetery on Monday, Aug. 14, 2017. A Manteca woman claims a 500-pound headstone there fell on her and crushed her right leg in August 2015. Thaddeus Miller tmiller@mercedsunstar.com
I am looking for a feature phone that I can use to:
* make calls
* receive calls
* read SMS
* compose and send SMS
* set an alarm based on week day (e.g. 8am Mon-Fri)
* multiple days of battery life
As a bonus, it would be nice if it had:
* email client (even better if it had support for HTML emails)
* sill camera (even better if it was at least 2 Mpixel)
but those last two features are just nice-to-haves, they're not required.
I'm willing to spend up to AUD $150 (about $115 in USD).
Do you have any advice for me?
A person who travels in Palm Beach society circles said that tickets to the party were being sold for $525 each for members and $575 each for guests.
Trump’s transition team declined to comment on the ticket prices.
Incoming White House Director of Strategic Communications Hope Hicks rejected criticisms that Mar-a-Lago was selling access to the president-elect.
“The transition is not concerned about the appearance of a conflict,” she said. “This is an annual celebratory event at the private club, like others that have continued to occur since the election. Additionally, the president cannot and does not have a conflict.”
May 3 Fitbit Inc reported a 40.8 percent fall in quarterly revenue on Wednesday as the wearable device maker struggles with rising competition in a rapidly maturing market.
The company posted a loss of $60.1 million, or 27 cents per share, in the first quarter ended April 1, compared with a profit of $11 million, or 5 cents per share, a year earlier.
Revenue fell to $298.9 million from $505.4 million. (Reporting by Aishwarya Venugopal in Bengaluru; Editing by Sriraj Kalluvila)
Don't fall for this scam on Facebook.
According to Delish, there is a post going around Facebook asking users to text TARGET to a number and they'll receive a free gift card.
Who wouldn't want a free Target gift card?! Well, it's a security and ID theft scam known as "smishing."
IDTheftinfo.org, a website by the Consumer Federation of America, explains that it’s like a phishing scam, but the hacker will send you a link over text message rather than email. Once you click on the link, the scammer will bait you for information like you credit card information or your social security number.
On top of that, Snopes says clicking the link may also compromise your Facebook account, meaning that bots can keep sharing the scam to your followers, without you even knowing.
If you see this post on Facebook watch out for it and alert your friends to be cautious. Giving out personal information online to random sources can be dangerous so always protect yourself!
The First Presbyterian Church of Wilkes-Barre recently celebrated the third Sunday of Advent with a Sunday morning performance of J. S. Bach's Cantata 61, Nun Komm Der Heiden Heiland, under the direction of their organist/choir director, John Vaida. Choir members, from left, are Cindy Gilmer, Georgia Daniels, Rebecca Elfman, Gwyneth Baumann-Hecht, Maggie Bogga, Nancy Frey, Helen Raltson, Lois Red, Janis Winter, Wes Poole, Tom Winter, Dillion Jolley, George Levandowski, Darren Moore, Grant Mech, Derek Jolley, and Dominic Wright.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington Wizards point guard John Wall is expected to miss about six to eight weeks after having arthroscopic surgery on his left knee.
The team announced the predicted timeline after Wall's operation on Wednesday.
If Wall is sidelined for two months, he would sit out more than 25 games and return for the last half-dozen or so of the regular season.
He already missed Washington's past two games, both victories, including 102-96 against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night.
In all this season, Washington is 7-6 without their All-Star guard, and 28-22 overall, which puts them fifth in the Eastern Conference.
Wall is second on the Wizards in scoring, averaging 19.4 points, and is second in the league with 9.3 assists per game.
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The 1920 and 30s saw the emergence of a visual arts style that was sleek and aerodynamic, matching the shedding of the fusty vestiges of pre-World War I fashion and culture for something more modern and forward-looking. Europe’s dominance on the arts waned, as the U.S. emerged as the cultural leader and advances in transportation and communication made cultural exchange easier.
Now a new exhibit called The Jazz Age: American Style in the 1920s, will take a look at art and design during that time, the first major museum exhibition to do so. Co-organized by the Cleveland Museum of Art and Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum in New York, the show opens this week at the Cleveland Museum of Art, where it will be on view through Sun 1/14/2018. Admission is $15, $13 for students and seniors, $7 for kid ages 6-17. CMA members are free.
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KUALA LUMPUR/SEOUL — The U.S. government strongly believes that North Korean agents murdered the estranged half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Malaysia, U.S. government sources said on Tuesday.
American authorities have not yet determined exactly how Kim Jong Nam was killed, according to two sources, who did not provide specific evidence to support the U.S. government’s view.
A South Korean government source also had said that Kim Jong Nam had been murdered in Malaysia. He did not…
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A 16-year-old male was shot in the foot with a 40 caliber round in front of Hillside Apartment No. 10 on N. Duval Street Sunday evening just after 6 p.m. Claxton PD had a suspect, but no arrest had been made by yesterday evening.
The victim was initially transported to Evans Memorial Hospital for treatment. His injuries required surgery.
A shell casing and blood spatter were found at the scene. A weapon has not yet been recovered. Police Chief Edward Oglesbee said Monday a motive for the shooting had not been determined either.
GBI is assisting CPD with the investigation.
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The UK and EU have agreed on a “large part” of the agreement that will lead to the “orderly withdrawal” of the UK, the BBC reports.
The EU’s Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier said the two sides had agreed on a transition period, calling the announcement a “decisive step”.
He spoke after meeting with the UK’s Brexit secretary David Davis.
The transitional period will begin from Brexit day – 29 March 2019 – and is designed to smooth the path to the future permanent relationship.
Mr Barnier said there was agreement on the rights of EU citizens in the UK and UK citizens in the EU after Brexit.
Both the UK and the EU hope the terms of an agreement on the transitional period can be signed off at the EU summit this week.
MARQUETTE–The DJ Jacobetti Home for Veterans celebrated Flag Day on Wednesday in Marquette with a ceremony displaying our colors.
The Marquette Elk’s Lodge #405 held the annual Flag Day service, which explained the historical significance of our American flag. Members of the Negaunee and Ishpeming lodges were also present to assistant in the celebration. Boy Scout Troop #309 presented the colors, as a bagpiper played on.
“It’s basically a history lesson explaining how the flag was used in our battles, and how it elevated from the flag of England, now to our fifty star flag,” said Robert Wellman, a representative from Elk’s Lodge 405.
The day has been celebrated by all three lodges annually since the 1930’s.
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Malloy stands by nominee as uncertain Senate vote nears
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Gov. Dannel P. Malloy is standing by his nominee for the chief justice of Connecticut's highest court.
The Democrat says if Associate Justice Andrew McDonald is not confirmed by the General Assembly, "it will permanently change how judges are made in Connecticut" and "introduce politics where it has never existed before."
McDonald's nomination cleared the House of Representatives on March 12 on a narrow 75-74 vote. He now faces another close vote in the Senate, where there are an equal number of Democrats and Republicans. One Democrat has already recused herself, making GOP support necessary for his confirmation.
No date has been set yet for a Senate vote but a spokesman for Democratic Senate President Martin Looney says he's "committed to an up-or-down vote before the end of March."
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Indiana Lottery's "Quick Draw Evening" game were:
02-08-10-13-19-24-25-30-32-38-39-42-47-51-54-60-62-66-74-77, BE: 2
(two, eight, ten, thirteen, nineteen, twenty-four, twenty-five, thirty, thirty-two, thirty-eight, thirty-nine, forty-two, forty-seven, fifty-one, fifty-four, sixty, sixty-two, sixty-six, seventy-four, seventy-seven; BE: two)
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BAINBRIDGE  What better way to play out what could possibly be the last time you play a game on your home field, than dominating the opponent for a 5-0 win.
Bainbridge-Guilfords boys soccer team did just that on Wednesday, October 4, outshooting the visiting Afton Crimson Knights at 23 to three.
It was B-G senior night and Anthony Davis started the scoring for the Bobcats from a nice pass from Jake Hotchkin to make it 1-0. Parker Luca scored from a pass from Zach Graham to make it 2-0, Bobcats, said Bainbridge-Guilford head coach Travis White. Ryan Porter added two more goals before halftime to extend the lead 4-0 at the half. Jonny Pratt sealed the deal with a goal from a nice cross from Ryan Porter.
LIMERICK FC have been drawn against Finn Harps in the second round of the FAI Cup. The ties are down for decision on the weekend of August 26.
Limerick qualified for the last 16 thanks to a 3-0 win over Cobh Ramblers in Cork last Saturday night. Goals from Garbhan Coughlan (2) and Chiedozie Ogbene were enough to see Neil McDonald's side through.
With Limerick playing Shamrock Rovers at home tomorrow night, Tuesday August 15, Limerick will be hoping that a win against the Hoops will be another move in the right direction following a number of disappointing results in recent weeks.
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Bullying victim Keaton Jones‘ mom has deleted her Facebook page after photos featuring her family posing with the Confederate flag surfaced online.
Kimberly Jones has been accused of being a “racist money grabber” by some websites and she erased any trace of herself from the social media website amid the backlash. This includes the viral video of Keaton tearing up while talking about what bullies had done to him at school.
Keaton has also been accused of saying racist things, but this is something his sister Lakyn denies.
“Keaton never said those things. He’s not a racist and we don’t condone that behavior,” she tweeted to actress Patricia Arquette, who was an early supporter of the family this weekend.
Find out how celebs are reacting to this twist in Keaton‘s story.
To usher in the Chinese New Year, which begins February 16, Apple partnered with director Peter Chan to create a short film about family reunions. It’s based on a true story, and it was shot on an iPhone X. It’s called Three Minutes, and it asks the question: “What would you do if your family reunion only lasted three minutes?”
It tells the story of a mother who works as a train conductor on one of China’s longest routes. Her whole route takes six days to complete, and she can only spend three minutes with her son and sister (who takes care of the child) at one of the train stops.
DeRozan finished with 35 points (11-22 FG, 6-10 3Pt, 7-8 FT), three assists, two rebounds and one steal in 31 minutes during Friday's 130-105 victory.
The Raptors dominated against a disappointing Portland team, leading by 19 points at quarter time. DeRozan could have had a much bigger line had the game been even remotely close. He continues to pace the team in scoring and matched his season-high in this one with six three-point makes. He will look to keep things rolling Sunday in a favorable matchup with the depleted Memphis Grizzlies.
June 14, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- A charge of involuntary manslaughter was filed against the head of the Michigan health department on Wednesday.
Nick Lyon is accused of failing to alert the public about an outbreak of Legionnaires' disease in the Flint area, which some experts have linked to poor water quality in 2014-15. Lyon's failure to act led to at least one death, special agent Jeff Seipenko, a member of the state attorney general's team, told a judge, CBS News/Associated Press reported.
There were nearly 100 cases of Legionnaire's disease in the Flint area, including 12 deaths, in 2014 and 2015.
Lyon is the highest-ranking member of Gov. Rick Snyder's administration to be charged as part of a criminal investigation of Flint's lead-contaminated water, CBS/AP reported.
Also on Wednesday, the state's chief medical officer, Dr. Eden Wells, was charged with obstruction of justice and lying to a police officer.
Augusta elementary students and staff are once again showing they have big hearts.
The students are participating in a Change Challenge in memory of the former school librarian, Melonie Garrett, who passed away this past summer.
The change collected will go into a fund known as Books in Honor of Mrs. Garrett and used to purchase books for hurricane victims in Texas and Florida.
Augusta second grade teacher Rochelle Jenkins kicked off the challenge with an assembly to honor Garrett and discuss the devastation hurricanes can cause.
As of Sept. 22, students and staff collected $1,528.83.
Augusta may be a small school, but we are mighty!” said Jenkins.
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On Saturday, June 10, Lake Benton community member Matthew Prosch announced the launch of his campaign for US Representative of District 7 on the Republican ticket. Pro­sch was introduced by Eddy Lee Felder, Jr., who is the Vice- President of Human Resources for the University of South Da­kota, Vermillion, South Dakota. Felder concluded his introduc­tion with “Enough said, vote red.”
Prosch’s launch party was held at the Lake Benton Com­munity Center where area vot­ers had the chance to visit with him to learn of his views. The Lake Benton Valley Journal had the chance to visit with Prosch in his home recently.
For the full story, read this week’s Lake Benton Valley Journal.
Newly-elected Broomhill and Sharrow Vale councillor Kaltum Rivers has thanked the people in her constituency for their support in an interview with Sheffield Live! Baillor Jalloh reports for Sheffield Live!
Katy Perry jumped onto the back of her ex, Get on and go!jumped onto the back of her ex, Orland Bloom 's, motorcycle after attending a concert together in Los Angeles. Photo credit: BACKGRID
The former couple called it quits six months ago but apparently can't stay away from each other. Photo credit: BACKGRID
A source confirmed to E! News that Orlando and Katy were "kissing and cuddling" while listening to Ed Sheeran's soothing voice. Photo credit: BACKGRID
The eyewitness added, "They definitely seemed like they're back together. They cuddled most of the night. She sat on his lap most of the night and shared kisses." Photo credit: BACKGRID
Ironically, last week the pop singer was snapped on a romantic sushi date with Rob Pattinson. Photo credit: BACKGRID
ARKHANGELSK, Russia, March 30 Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday Moscow would support U.S. President Donald Trump in fighting terrorism and cooperate with the Pentagon and Central Intelligence Agency.
"It is right that President Trump sets this goal. We will support this work," Putin said, speaking at an Arctic forum in northern Russia.
Putin said he would discuss efforts to combat terrorism with U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson in Russia and was ready to work with the new U.S. presidential administration on fighting Islamic State in Syria.
(Reporting by Oksana Kobzeva; writing by Maria Tsvetkova; Editing by Jack Stubbs)
Ronda Rousey shouldn’t expect the Bella Twins and Nia Jax to roll out the WWE welcome mat. After making her long-awaited debut Sunday night after the women’s Royal Rumble event...
BEIRUT, Aug 13 (Reuters) - The leader of Lebanon's Hezbollah said on Sunday the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump had no way to harm it, dismissing U.S. sanctions and threats targeting his Iran-backed group.
Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, speaking in a televised address to mark the 11th anniversary of the end of the 2006 war with Israel, said the U.S. administration had no means "to damage the strength of the resistance".
Trump last month called Hezbollah "a menace" to the Lebanese people and to the entire region.
U.S. lawmakers last month introduced legislation seeking to increase sanctions on Hezbollah by further restricting its ability to raise money and recruit and by increasing pressure on banks that do business with it. (Writing by Tom Perry, editing by Larry King)
Coming out on the same day as the Argus/KELO Poll, this mailing was on my doorstep today, and marked the first negative campaigning piece directly from one of the campaigns in the Congressional race, as the Shantel Krebs for Congress continues pressing the attacks she started last week in the debates.
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April 24(Reuters) - Haining China Leather Market Co Ltd :
* Sees FY 2018 H1 net profit could rise up to 30 percent, or to be 208.9 million yuan to 271.6 million yuan
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Friday is Wear Red Day to bring about awareness to women’s heart health.
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ESPN 100 big man Jermaine Harris committed to Rhode Island on Friday, giving the Rams their latest major victory on the recruiting trail. Here's a look at what he'll bring to Kingston.
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SHANGHAI (Reuters) - German carmaker Volkswagen AG's China sales are set to grow at least 4-5 percent this year, the automaker's China chief said on Tuesday.
China Chief Executive Jochem Heizmann also said the firm was looking to quickly resolve concerns among some Chinese dealers of its Audi AG cars over a tie-up with SAIC Motor Corp Ltd .
The China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM)predicted in January overall car sales would rise 5 percent this year, slowing from the 13.7 percent growth in 2016 due to the rollback of a tax incentive for small-engine cars.
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Irish-founded and Dublin-headquartered modular home builder and solar energy developer WElink Group has signed a a 2.9bn joint venture to build over 25,000 energy-efficient modular homes, five new factories and an R&D centre in Britain over the next five years.
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The Aberdeen Police Department is investigating a kidnapping and strong armed robbery Tuesday in the parking lot of Walmart.
The incident began when two men in the parking lot of Walmart, at 645 S. Philadelphia Blvd., approached an elderly woman, according to a news release from Aberdeen Police .
The men told the woman to get in her car and, once inside, told her to drive them to various banks and ATM machines throughout Harford County, Aberdeen Police said.
Blanket threats were made toward woman that coerced her to cooperate and as a result, she turned over an undisclosed amount of money to them.
Investigators believe the two men are a part of an organized retail fraud group that frequently targets the elderly community.
Anyone who knows the identity of this suspect is asked to contact Sgt. Thaddeus Tomlinson with the Aberdeen Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division at 410-272-2121.
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Close to 100 XXXX brewery workers will walk off the job next week in a move that could disrupt beer supplies to the Commonwealth Games.
The Brisbane workers, who will strike next Monday, are fed up with job insecurity and threats to water down their conditions after nearly a third of their workforce was made redundant in recent years.
United Voice Queensland spokesperson Damien Davie said management needs to come to the bargaining table or they'll risk disrupting the beer supply for the games.
David Hughes, longtime newspaper professional and special guest columnist for The Saline Courier, passed away Tuesday at his Benton home.
Saline County Coroner Kevin Cleghorn confirmed Hughes’ death Tuesday.
Hughes returned to his roots recently, moving back to Arkansas after living in Virginia for many years. The retired photographer and newspaper editor continued his skill with the Courier, publishing a lengthy column, “Views From The Clock Tower,” each Sunday in the publication’s Living section.
The piece was a favorite among many longtime Saline County residents as his work usually touched on the past and how things used to be around the county.
More information will be reported as it becomes available.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc:
* REGENERON ANNOUNCES FDA ACCEPTANCE OF SBLA FILING FOR 12-WEEK DOSING OF EYLEA® (AFLIBERCEPT) INJECTION FOR PATIENTS WITH WET AMD
* REGENERON PHARMACEUTICALS - UNDER PDUFA, GOAL FOR STANDARD REVIEW OF AN SBLA IS TEN MONTHS FROM SUBMISSION FOR A TARGET ACTION DATE OF AUGUST 11, 2018 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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At least 10 people were burned to death after an apparently unregulated oil well in Indonesia’s Aceh province caught fire.
National Disaster Mitigation Agency spokesman Sutopo Purwo Nugroho said the well caught fire earlier Wednesday and is still burning.
He said the well was gushing when it ignited and many people were nearby trying to collect the oil.
The agency listed 19 people as injured and said five houses were destroyed by the inferno.
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DUBAI (REUTERS) - Saudi Arabia said on Monday (Dec 11) that public cinemas would be allowed in the conservative kingdom and the first cinemas were likely to open early next year.
"As the industry regulator, the General Commission for Audiovisual Media has started the process for licensing cinemas in the Kingdom," Minister of Culture and Information Awwad bin Saleh Alawwad said in a statement.
"We expect the first cinemas to open in March 2018."
(HealthDay News) -- Many people, the far majority of them blind, have non-24 Sleep Wake Disorder (Non-24), which affects the circadian rhythm.
This means their bodies don't properly prepare for sleep while it's dark outside and for wakefulness while it's light out.
As a result, many people with the disorder cite ongoing fatigue. The National Sleep Foundation mentions these potential remedies:
Eat a diet that includes lots of fruits and vegetables, whole grains and lean proteins. This can keep your blood sugar in check and help you feel more alert.
Exerciseduring daylight, which will help increase your energy and stabilize your blood sugar.
Drinkcaffeinein moderation. Although caffeine can give you a brief burst of energy, too much can lead to anxiety or withdrawal symptoms, which may cause you to feel more tired.
Drink plenty of water.
Limit alcohol consumption.
Lose excess weight.
Follow any treatment regimen created by your doctor.
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A driver who sped away from police in a stolen car has been jailed for seven months at Hamilton Sheriff Court.
Michael Smith (28), of Dalcross Way, Plains, admitted stealing car keys from an address in Main Street, Uddingston, on October 10 then taking the vehicle.
He also admitted dangerous driving, having no insurance and failing to stop for the police in Coatbridge and Airdrie.
Sheriff David Bicket also banned Smith from driving for two years and ordered him to resit his test.
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Somehow, SummerSlam is happening on Sunday. Like, this Sunday. Less than a week away. We’re all pretty excited about it here at With Spandex, or as excited as you can be about a show that’s probably going to be like seven hours long. By this point, SummerSlam is Brooklyn’s biggest block party, in just the third year as an NYC August staple. NXT is going to try to tear the house down on Saturday for the third straight year, and Superstars are already prepping their elaborate, quasi-WrestleMania entrances.
And Shinsuke Nakamura knows a thing or two about elaborate entrances. Regardless of how you feel about his time on the main WWE roster so far, there’s no denying that people go absolutely bonkers for his entrance, just like they did in NXT. At NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn II, Nakamura had what was probably his most popular and iconic entrance ever (in the United States), as violinist Lee England Jr. played Nakamura’s theme song live and the Barclays crowd went absolutely bonkers.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Largo Resources Ltd
* Largo reports highlights of its Q2 2017 financial and operating results
* Largo Resources Ltd - qtrly revenues $35.8 million versus $18.9 million
* Qtrly loss per share $0.03
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"The new fence will protect visitors on the platform from trees or rocks that may fall from the hillside," the Gorge Forest Service notice reads. "The U.S. Forest Service also hired contractors to fell hazard trees and conduct rock scaling, measures which will limit the amount of dangerous debris that can fall unexpectedly."
Ryan Rush, a representative to County Supervisor Zack Scrivner, right, presented Orion Teare with a Certificate of Recognition during the ribbon-cutting held for the "Little Library." Ryan Rush, a representative to County Supervisor Zack Scrivner, right, presented Orion Teare with a Certificate of Recognition during the ribbon-cutting held for the "Little Library."
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NORMAL -- Illinois State was left out of the NCAA Tournament for one reason.
A weak strength of schedule.
Head coach Dan Muller took action Monday, tweeting out the following:
"ACC, BIG 10, BIG 12, SEC, PAC 12, BIG EAST: It's me again. Looking for home and home next year. Please call me for chance for quality road win, top 33 RPI."
What happened next shocked everyone.
Ole Miss AD Ross Bjork actually replied, essentially accepting Muller's invitation to schedule a game.
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One of the foremost classic grand tourers, there are few things that could make the prospect of owning an Aston Martin DB5 any more enticing. Knowing it was once owned by royalty could do the trick.This 1965 model listed for sale at Hexagon Classics in London was once the property of one Prince Sadruddin Aga Khan – son of the third Aga Khan, uncle to the fourth, and long-serving UN High Commissioner for Refugees.It was actually ordered new in Goodwood Green with Connolly natural hide leather by one Mr. D Levey, owner of a chain of wallpaper stores. Prince Sandruddin bought it in 1986 and kept it in Switzerland, ordering an extensive restoration inside, out, and under the hood.Well documented and presented in concours condition, the classic Aston – just like the one made famous in the Bold movies – is offered for a suitable princely sum of £799,995, or just north of $1 million at current exchange rates.
LOS ANGELES - Netflix is in a great rush to create original shows, luring Shonda Rhimes away from a tie-up with ABC Studios that had produced hits such as Grey's Anatomy and Scandal.
The Wall Street Journal estimates that Netflix will pay her US$10 million (S$14 million) a year to come up with new hit shows.
The broadcasting war has escalated with the likes of Amazon linking up with the creator of The Walking Dead, reported NBC News.
Netflix also has a deal with film-makers Joel and Ethan Coen to do a series and has acquired comics company Millarworld.
Celtics' Isaiah Thomas to play Game 2 Tuesday, then fly to be with family Thomas' sister died in a one-car accident on Saturday morning. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2puwVyO Boston Celtics' Isaiah Thomas stands by himself during team introductions before a first-round NBA playoff basketball game against the Chicago Bulls Sunday, April 16, 2017, in Boston.
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A former Baruch College basketball coach and athletic department official was busted Tuesday for pocketing more than half million dollars that should have gone to the college for rentals of its athletic facilities, authorities said.
We’re just over a month away from the return of Kratos - now heavily bearded and accompanied by a son - and the God of War series, and if you were thinking of making this violent journey through Norse mythology your first 4K gaming experience, Sony has just the thing for you. A limited edition God of War-themed PS4 Pro bundle will launch alongside the game, in which you’ll find a customised console with a design apparently inspired by Kratos’ all-new axe, as well as a Leviathan Grey DualShock 4 and a copy of the game. Pre-order at GAME for £379.99.
Actress Padmapriya Janakiraman, who plays a Bharatanatyam teacher in the Saif Ali Khan-starrer Chef, wore her favourite dance dress designed by her mother, in the film."It is my favourite dance dress. It is golden in colour, sourced and designed by my mother for one of my big dance performances on stage in the past. We have used it in a song called Darmiyaan and a scene for the movie," Padmapriya said in a statement.If she gave a personal touch to the film, Saif discovered his inner chef through it."Cooking has now become a part of who he is today. Saif discovered his inner chef through this film. I was quite content to see his transformation from someone who has never cooked to that of a professional chef," the film's director Raja Krishna Menon had said earlier.The Hindi remake of Hollywood film Chef released on Friday.
Professional drifter and founder of Pony Drift Michel Rayes just debuted his newest creation, a 1987 Mustang called “Project X” at Elmia 2017. The car was built by All-In Race Cars in Denmark. While the company specializes in drag racing they were up for the task of building a professional drift car. Power comes from an 8.0 L Gen 2 Viper V10 with a BDS 8-71 roots supercharger sticking out of the hood. The engine needs eight 83 lbs/hr injectors, 10 210 lbs/hr injectors, and a mechanical fuel pump that supplies 17 gallons/min to keep this beast of an engine fed. We can expect more coverage in the coming weeks considering Speedhunters is a sponsor and the attention it’s gathering at Elmia.
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CINCINNATI (AP) — The defense is set to present its case in the Ohio murder retrial of a former University of Cincinnati police officer.
Attorneys for Ray Tensing will start calling witnesses Thursday, with Tensing himself expected to take the stand as early as Friday.
The state rested its case Wednesday after Dr. Karen Looman of the Hamilton County coroner’s office testified that Sam DuBose died instantly from a bullet fired into his head at a downward angle. Tensing looked away as graphic autopsy photos were shown in court.
Tensing, who is white, is charged in the 2015 traffic-stop shooting of the unarmed black motorist.
Tensing he has said he feared for his life as DuBose tried to drive away.
His first trial ended in a hung jury in November.
Mars is offering a new limited edition M&M’s flavor – White Pumpkin Pie M&M’s.
Just in time for the annual Pumpkin Spice/Pumpkin Flavor craze, these M&M’s are a pumpkin pie-flavored coating over a sweet white chocolate center.
They started showing up in stores last week and mean that “Fall is coming” …
Bradford Hornsby is an editor, music writer, web producer, and pop culture blogger for CBS stations in the San Francisco Bay Area. Find him on Twitter at @bradfordhornsby.
LIBERTYVILLE, Ill. – Some wild moments on the field during a children’s baseball game in Illinois.
Libertyville Firefighters tweeted a video of a dust devil whipping up, and said, “We had a slight tornado delay at the Libertyville Memorial Day Travel Baseball Tournament.”
The Washington Post reported that Mike Weaver, a lieutenant for the Libertyville Fire Department, is the one who posted the video. He was there on Saturday watching his son play ball when it happened. You hear him on the video saying, “tornado timeout.”
Weaver said the dust devil lasted just a couple of minutes and then was gone.
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"There was a time there when I didn't think I'd make it all," Daltrey revealed to MOJO on the album that was initially derailed when the singer contracted viral meningitis in 2015. 'But this incredible peace came over me. I'll never forget it."
When Daltrey went back to finish the album, those doubts returned. Enter Townshend to save the day. 'Pete was the one who convinced me that it was great," Daltrey confessed about As Long As I Have You, which features Townshend on seven tracks. Read more here.
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Morrissey has issued a statement refuting the accuracy of a recent interview published in the online edition of German newspaper Der Spiegel. In the interview, Moz was reported to have said, “It seems to me like [Kevin Spacey]’s been unnecessarily attacked,” referring to a slate of recent accusations of sexual misconduct and assault against the actor. He also reportedly said that he would kill Donald Trump given the option, “for the safety of humanity.” Morrissey’s new statement, published to his Facebook, reads:
Would I kill Donald Trump? No, never.
Would I support Kevin Spacey’s private proclivities? No, never.
Would I ever support abuse of children? No, never.
Find the full statement, in which he also claims that Der Spiegel has refused to provide unedited recorded audio from the interview, below.
Cavallino Magazine Number 220 -August 2017 /September 2017
The most enduring and collectable journal on Ferrari in the market for well over three decades !
Five straight innings of scoring would help South Carolina shake off a slow start to defeat North Carolina A&T 12-2 on Wednesday.
Rio de Janeiro: Brazil will finalise their World Cup preparations with international friendlies against Croatia and Austria, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has said. The Selecao will meet Croatia in England on June 3 followed by a clash against Austria at Vienna`s Ernst Happel stadium seven days later, the CBF said on Monday, reports Xinhua news agency.
In addition to the friendlies, the CBF struck a deal with Tottenham Hotspur to use the club`s new north London facilities for their pre-World Cup training base. The Selecao will also stay in a hotel within the sports complex.
Brazil`s squad will remain in London from May 28 to June 8 before departing for Vienna and then Russia, where the World Cup will be held from June 14 to July 15. The five-time world champions will begin their World Cup campaign against Switzerland in Rostov-On-Don on June 17.
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Acrylic Grounds and Drawing: Combining Media from paints to pencils
Saturday November 4th 12:00 - -4:00pm
There are amazing surfaces with acrylic grounds and on which to combine drawing media with paints. We will cover the amazing surfaces of micaceous iron oxide, molding paste with charcoal and conte crayon, and drawing on molding pastes . We will transform black and white photos with colored pencils over a layer of acrylic ground for pastels as well as using our acrylic "high Flow" paint in paint pens. Also covered will be a discussion of prepping unusual surfaces.
Artists of all levels are welcome
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A Decorah woman is taken to the hospital after sending her car off a rural road and into a steep ditch.
According to The Winneshiek County Sheriff's Office, 53-year-old Debra Bohr was driving her Nissan Murano on Wagon Road Northwest, of Decorah, just before 3 a.m. Sunday morning.
She lost control around a curve and entered a ditch which had a significant drop-off, causing the car to roll over.
Bohr suffered serious injuries and was taken to the hospital.
Apparently the U19s games will be broadcast on Rugby League Live Internet Radio via mixlr The Game Caller and someone called PitchsidePete Oh well any media coverage is better than none.
Nick Viall‘s season of The Bachelor premieres tonight, and it was revealed today that he had previously had a one night stand with one of his contestants before the show.
Pictured here, Nick is arriving for his Good Morning America interview in New York City on Monday (January 2), where the hosts asked him about if he recognized the woman in question.
Nick admitted to recognizing Liz and said of her reveal, “You have to check it out to see how interesting it was.”
Watch below!
Ireland is a well-known destination for multinational companies — more than 700 U.S. corporations have a presence there, including Facebook and Google.
But Ireland also has a burgeoning startup scene that’s beginning to attract American investors, especially from agriculture states. St. Louis Public Radio’s Maria Altman (@radioaltman) recently traveled to Ireland with an Ag delegation from St. Louis to get a firsthand look at Irish innovation.
A 9-year-old boy retrieved a gun from his parents’ bedroom and shot his 13-year-old sister to death, authorities said, after the two got into an argument over a video game controller.
The incident occurred over the weekend in rural Monroe County, Mississippi, as the children’s mother was preparing lunch in the kitchen, the country sheriff said.
“He wanted the controller, and I guess he knew where to find the gun,” Sheriff Cecil Cantrell told CNN.
The boy grabbed a handgun, which was kept in a nightstand next to the bed, and shot the sister in the back of the head, the sheriff said.
“This is the first time I’ve ever dealt with any child that was shot like that,” Cantrell said. “And I hope I never deal with it again.”
The girl was taken to Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in Memphis, where she was pronounced dead Sunday.
The case is still under investigation and authorities have not filed charges.
“We are talking to the district attorney,” Cantrell said.
A convoy of trucks heading south on Interstate 5 slows traffic in the Sacramento area. Caltrans
Two prison officers, who were held earlier this week for narcotics possession were yesterday remanded to prison after they denied the allegation.
Charged were Cleveland Cross, 22, of Plaisance, and Abdul Paramsook of Number 11 Village, Corentyne, Berbice.
The charge alleges that the duo on May 21, at Avenue of the Republic, had 434 grammes of cannabis for the purpose of trafficking.
Both Cross and Paramsook denied the charges levelled against them…..
Whether breaking eggs or flipping pancakes, volunteers at Toledo Gospel Rescue Mission spent their Easter Sunday serving a warm meal to those in need. "I think it's just important to get to know people outside your circle and help people when you can, especially if you're somebody who's got the time and resources to do it," said Savonen.
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Juror Bias Claim Can’t Flip Hospital’s Med Mal Trial Win
Law360, Los Angeles (October 6, 2017, 8:03 PM EDT) -- A Pennsylvania appellate panel on Friday affirmed a jury’s decision to clear a hospital of negligently administering to an emergency room patient a drug that purportedly caused tissue and nerve damage, saying a juror’s alleged financial ties to the hospital didn’t warrant overturning the verdict.
A three-judge Superior Court panel affirmed a defense verdict in a suit lodged by patient Esther Lewis alleging that Mercy Suburban Hospital ER staff administered intravenous doses of an anti-nausea drug to treat her complaints of nausea and vomiting but failed...
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PARIS (AP) - Two teenage boys have been rescued after three days underground in the skeleton-lined labyrinth of the Catacombs of Paris.
Paris police said they alerted firefighters early Wednesday that the boys, aged 16 and 17, were missing. Police said teams of rescuers, including climbers and sniffer dogs, set out to search for the youths and found them beneath southern Paris a few hours later suffering from slight hypothermia.
It was unclear how the boys got lost.
Sometimes people sneak into the catacombs after the official museum is closed and venture into areas normally off-limits, even organizing special parties or adventure games.
Some 20 meters (66 feet) below Paris, the catacombs hold the remains of 6 million people, transferred there starting in the 1700s as public graveyards were closed.
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LAUSANNE, Switzerland Nestle's (NESN.S) outgoing chairman said on Thursday he could not predict what Nestle would do with its 23 percent stake in French cosmetics group L'Oreal (OREP.PA) after the termination of an agreement between the Swiss food company and the Bettencourt family, L'Oreal's biggest shareholder.
"What will happen after Mrs Bettencourt, very unfortunately, leaves us one day? Who knows what can happen in five or ten years, we certainly wish her a long and healthy life," Peter Brabeck said in reply to a shareholder question at Nestle's annual general meeting.
The agreement between Nestle and the Bettencourt family, L'Oreal's biggest shareholder, stipulates that the two parties cannot increase their stake in L'Oreal during the lifetime of Liliane Bettencourt, 94, and six months after that.
(Reporting by Silke Koltrowitz, editing by John Revill)
Boston Town went down 5-1 in their derby at Sleaford Town on Easter Monday.
Two days after securing United Counties League Premier Division safety at Holbeach United, Gary Frost’s side were unable to pull off similar heroics.
Paul Ward’s Greens took a 2-0 lead into the interval.
Curtis Revell gave the Poachers a lifeline when he reduced the arrears, pouncing to net after Lucas Sparrow’s effort hit the bar
However, the final three goals came from the hosts, with Joe Braithwaite, Tom Siddons, Joe Smith, Ryan Riushen and Charlie Ward, all on target.
The result saw Boston drop to 20th in the table, leapfrogged by Oadby.
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A 28-year-old man has been arrested and charged by police in connection with an armed robbery at a pizza shop in Edinburgh .
The incident took place at Papa John's on South Clerk Street at around 11.15am on Friday, June 22.
A 21-year-old staff member was approached in the basement area of the premises where they were allegedly threatened and a four-figure sum of cash stolen.
A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: "Detectives would like to thank the public for their support during the investigation."
The 28-year-old is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Wednesday 4th July.
PARIS Feb 14 PSA Group is discussing a potential acquisition of rival European carmaker Opel from General Motors, a spokesman for the French manufacturer said on Tuesday.
"PSA confirms that it is exploring a number of strategic initiatives with GM with the aim of increasing its profitability and operating efficiency, including a potential acquisition of Opel," company spokesman Bertrand Blaise said.
Sources earlier told Reuters that GM and PSA, owner of brands including Peugeot, were in advanced discussions to combine the Paris-based carmaker with Opel. (Reporting by Laurence Frost)
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Let's start with a recent assertion: "Easily the weakest division and everyone realizes it but habfanboys somehow." The writer was speaking of the Atlantic Division .
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Have you been in yet to check out the live jazz at Spangalang Brewery on Tuesday nights? The fantastic and talented Gabriel Mervine and crew will bring the music, and as always, they got your beer needs taken care of. Music starts at 7pm, no cover charge.
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A neighbor grabbed a ladder and attempted to rescue an elderly man from a house fire on Detroit's west side on Monday, March 19, 2018. (WDIV)
DETROIT - A man attempted to rescue his elderly neighbor from a house fire Monday but Detroit firefighters got to him first.
The fire happened at a home on Dexter Avenue, near Montgomery Avenue on Detroit’s west side.
Authorities said a man in his 70s was on the second floor of the home when the fire started.
A neighbor grabbed a ladder and tried getting into the home to help. Firefighters were able to rescue the man out of a second story window.
The victim was taken to the hospital. He appears to be OK.
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Grants Pass, Ore.- A fugitive stopped by Grants Pass Department of Public Safety is accused of trying to get out of the situation by slamming into an officer's cruiser. Grants Pass Department of Public Safety says the officer stopped James Valentine Siehien, 47, Monday night near the intersection of SE G Street and SE 8th Street.
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PORTLAND, Maine (AP) - A Maine high school student who fled his native Zambia says the experience of participating in a national spoken poetry competition was "heaven" even though he didn't advance.
Deering High School junior Allan Monga had to go to court to become one of 53 participants Tuesday in the national Poetry Out Loud competition in Washington, D.C.
U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree, who championed his cause, said the asylum seeker learned about "persisting through challenges to chase your dreams."
A federal judge allowed the 19-year-old Monga to participate in the competition hosted by the National Endowment for the Arts. The NEA originally prohibited Monga from competing because he hasn't been granted legal asylum.
Monga told the Portland Press Herald that, "Just being here and experiencing this was like heaven."
Since the current U.S. Constitution was created in 1787, the basic framework of the document has remain largely unchanged. But that could change.
A group of corporations and conservative legislators - known as ALEC, or the American Legislative Exchange Council - is pushing for an Article V Convention. The move, also known as a constitutional convention, could end in amending or completely changing the U.S. constitution.
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Debate this week on the floor contained several robust discussions of priority bills.
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A Russian oligarch, a rare R500-million pink diamond, a Johannesburg businessman and Interpol arrest warrants are the subjects of a multipronged international court case.
The South African leg of the court case begins today when business tycoon Zunaid Moti, his father, Abbas Aboo Baker Moti, and business associates Ashruf Kaka and Salim Bobat turn to the Pretoria High Court to fight the Interpol red notices issued for their arrest.
A red notice is issued by the international policing agency when countries are unable to arrest suspects who have fled their policing jurisdiction.
The court case will form part of broader international litigation in France, Lebanon, Zimbabwe and Dubai.
The four suspects are calling on the court to interdict the execution of the Interpol warrants, issued in June, alleging that they were fraudulently obtained by Russian telecommunications tycoon Alibek Issaev.
Highly touted high school quarterback Justin Fields plans to attend Georgia next year.
Fields is from Harrison High School in Kennesaw, Georgia. He announced at a pep rally at the school Friday his nonbinding verbal commitment to the Bulldogs. According to 247Sports’ composite rankings of the major recruiting analysts, Fields is the No. 1 overall player in the country.
Fields verbally committed to Penn State late last year, but backed off that in the spring. He had taken official visits to Alabama and LSU.
Fields adds more intrigue to No. 5 Georgia’s quarterback situation. Five-star recruit Jacob Eason started last season as a freshman, but freshman Jake Fromm took over when Eason got hurt in this season and has played well. All three could be on the roster by spring.
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Story highlights One fan of the President-elect named his Dohuk restaurant Trump Fish
And a Peshmerga fighter even named his newborn boy Trump
Dohuk, northern Iraq (CNN) Could he help make Iraqi Kurdistan great again?
Some people here are so convinced he will that they are showing their love for Donald Trump in unusual ways.
One, Nadyar Zawiti, has jumped on the Trump train particularly enthusiastically, naming his fish restaurant in the northern Iraqi city of Dohuk after the US President-elect.
Zawiti heard Trump say during the campaign that he was a big fan of Kurdish forces, and called for the US to arm them in their fight against ISIS.
Excellent: A restaurant named Trump Fish in Dohuk in the Kurdistan Region of northern #Iraq. https://t.co/IPloI7RWBl pic.twitter.com/WunkdRzVLL — Nader Itayim (@ncitayim) December 18, 2016
He's hoping the incoming president will make good on his promise -- so much so that he named his new restaurant Trump Fish.
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Austin police chief to "Good Morning America": Latest explosion caused by tripwire and showed "different level of skill"
A former Ogden junior high school teacher has been charged with four felonies related to alleged sexual conduct with two girls he met at school. Drew Daniel Tutt, 28, was charged Tuesday in 2nd District Court with two counts of sexual abuse of a minor and two counts of enticing a minor, all third-degree felonies; and two counts of unlawful detention, a class B misdemeanor.
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Brown (foot) will undergo an MRI exam to determine the severity of his injury, Master Tesfatsion of The Washington Post reports.
Brown totaled 10 tackles (five solo) prior to sustaining the injury in the second half of Sunday's loss to the Chargers. The 28-year-old has been the anchor in the middle of the Redskins' defense this season and will hope to glean some good news over the next few days.
ALMAGUIN – NORTH BAY — Life been keeping you too busy to keep up with your local news? Crime and tragedy dominated the most-read stories this week on northbaynipissing.com.
1. Home invasion in Sundridge; police ask for help – Police asked the public for their help in apprehending two suspects donning dark colour balaclavas who broke into a Sundridge are home and made off with prescription medication.
2. Snowmobiler in Almaguin collision airlifted to hospital Friday – Yet another snowmobile collision made headline news this past week when a driver lost control of his machine and flipped several times before coming to a rest.
3. Indecent phone calls lead to harassment charges for Sundridge man – An Almaguin area man in his late forties faces criminal harassment charges following a series of indecent phone calls.
A man who died after a shooting at a 7-Eleven in northwest Edmonton on the weekend has been identified as 22-year-old Abdullahi Nur-Abdulle.
An autopsy Tuesday revealed Nur-Abdulle died from a gunshot wound.
He was shot during an altercation with a group of people outside a 7-Eleven store near 118th Street and 145th Avenue around 4:40 p.m. Sunday.
Homicide detectives continue to search for two suspicious vehicles connected to the shooting, a newer model, dark grey Dodge Durango and a black Hyundai Tucson.
The dark grey Dodge Durango (Edmonton Police Service)
The Nigerian Army has continued to dislodge criminal gangs in Omoku, River state, following the terror that was unleashed in parts of the state during the December 10 rerun elections.
It was confirmed that 15 people were horrifically murdered including a soldier, two policemen, four personnel of the Civil Defence Corps and eight civilians, while ammunition, weapons and vehicles were taken away by the bandits.
The General Officer Commanding 6 division, Major General Kasimu Abdulkareem, disclosed this while parading arms, ammunition and other items recovered from some of the criminal dens.
Abdulkareem, explained that the operation is in continuation of a clean-up exercise to recover and mop up illegally acquired weapons from cultists and militants who continue to terrorise communities and some parts of the country in general.
May 3 Hilton Grand Vacations Inc
* Hilton Grand Vacations reports first-quarter 2017 results
* Q1 earnings per share $0.51
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.41 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Sees FY 2017 earnings per share $1.72 to $1.88
* Net income for Q1 was $50 million, a 4.2 percent increase from same period in 2016
* Hilton Grand Vacations Inc - Contract sales for Q1 increased 9.5 percent from same period in 2016
* FY net income is projected to be between $170 million and $186 million
* FY2017 earnings per share view $1.86 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Hilton Grand Vacations Inc qtrly total revenues $399 million versus $370 million
* Q1 revenue view $377.8 million -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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June 9: RuPaul For 'PAPER'
Being one of the most recognizable faces is probably stressful, but RuPaul makes it look so easy. Looking absolutely stunning, THE drag queen superstar covers 'PAPER' magazine as they celebrate Pride with eight upcoming cover stories. Read the full interview here.
April 13 Rongfeng Holding Group Co Ltd
* Sees net loss for FY 2017 Q1 to be 6.8 million yuan to 11.8 million yuan
* Says the net loss of FY 2016 Q1 was 6.5 million yuan
* The reason for the forecast is that real estate project have not yet reached the conditions of recognition of income
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WWE SummerSlam 2017's midcard may not be getting a glut of attention, but some of its matches will act as a crossroads for rising Superstars' careers.
Big Cass, Rusev and Baron Corbin have potential career-making bouts ahead of them on Sunday's pay-per-view. Will WWE use SummerSlam as a launching point for those men? Or will they fall victim to the bigger names standing across from them?
Those are some of the biggest questions surrounding the latest bouts booked for the summer blockbuster. And fans won't have to wait long for answers. SummerSlam hits the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, in a matter of days.
Read on as we dive into those contests, looking at momentum, current storylines and WWE booking patterns to get a sense of what's ahead.
• White House senior adviser Stephen Miller called the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling against Trump's Muslim ban a "judicial usurpation of power," when it was Trump's lawyers who took the unconstitutional position that the courts could not review executive decisions. Miller also said, "Powers of the president…will not be questioned." The next day, Trump held a press conference.
Superintendent named for Archdiocese of Baltimore schools
BALTIMORE (AP) — A former Kentucky schools superintendent has been appointed as the head of the Archdiocese of Baltimore Catholic schools.
News outlets report 61-year-old Donna Hargens began her new role Monday. She replaces Barbara McGraw Edmondson, who resigned in July 2017. The Baltimore Sun reports Hargens will preside over around 17,000 students at 38 elementary schools and six high schools in the Archdiocese of Baltimore's nine jurisdictions.
Hargens previously served as the superintendent of Jefferson County Public Schools in Louisville, Kentucky. The Sun cites a report by The Courier Journal that says Hargens stepped down after calls for her resignation and protests over possible salary freezes. She also served in several roles including chief academic officer for a public school system in North Carolina. The Sun says Hargens was unavailable for comment.
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Brewers manager Craig Counsell talks about trying to catch the Cubs at the winter meetings on Dec. 11, 2017. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune)
FORT CARSON, Colo. — Over 600 soldiers are coming home Thursday!
The 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division will return to Fort Carson from Germany after taking a short-notice tasking as part of an Emergency Deployment Readiness Exercise (EDRE).
The soldiers were deployed May 15 as part of the planned exercise, and not in response to any situation in Europe or elsewhere in the world.
While deployed as part of the EDRE, the soldiers also conducted a battalion training event in Bavaria.
The Army routinely conducts deployment readiness exercises to assess the ability of units to provide trained and equipped Army ground forces to the National Command Authority with little or no notice. Additionally, they’re an important toll used by commanders to ensure their units have the capability and agility to respond to crisis.
The soldiers will touch down at Colorado Springs Airport Thursday night.
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) - A Florida nightclub that was shut down after a scantily clad woman rode bareback on a white horse through a crowd will be allowed to reopen.
A Miami Beach code official ruled Monday the city should reinstate the Mokai Lounge's business license after its owners acknowledged five violations and agreed to pay $12,150 in fines. The club also will make a $10,000 donation to Peaceful Ridge Horse Rescue and promises no more animals will be used in the club.
The city suspended the club's license earlier this month, a day after video went viral showing the woman riding the horse inside the club. As the animal moved through the crowded space, it appeared to panic, and the woman fell off. No injuries were reported to humans or the horse.
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Barcelona vs Real Madrid: Cristiano Ronaldo faces 12-match ban after red card
Real Madrid forward, Cristiano Ronaldo, could be suspended for up to 12 matches after referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea included the Real Madrid star’s shove in his match report. Ronaldo was shown a second yellow card for what Bengoetxea deemed to be a dive inside the penalty area. He had booked the Portugal captain moments […] Barcelona vs Real Madrid: Cristiano Ronaldo faces 12-match ban after red card Read Full Story
Winning numbers drawn in 'Daily Game' game
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Washington Lottery's "Daily Game" game were:
0-1-9
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There are huge delays on the M5 in Gloucestershire this evening, with police stopping all traffic on one carriageway.
Police have alerted motorists that lane one and two of the three lane northbound carriage way between J10 for Cheltenham and J9 for Tewkesbury are closed due to a crash.
Traffic in the remaining lane has also been stopped to allow emergency services to access the scene.
At 5pm officers were holding back traffic while emergency services dealt with the incident, causing long delays.
It comes after two people have been injured after a serious crash on the A40 .
Two vehicles were involved in the incident which took place at Little Barrington between Northleach and Burford.
The road is closed in both directions after the crash which happened at about 3.50pm on a busy stretch of the road.
More details to follow on this unfolding incident below.
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To celebrate the International Human Rights Day, Prime Minister Hun Sen posted on his official Facebook account reminding people of the Khmer Rouge Regime, three years, eight months and 20 days from 17 April 1975 to 6 January 1979, the Cambodian people have no freedom, no rights or even foods to eat.
He said that the 7th of January ended the genocide entirely and brought back freedom and development for the Cambodian people.
The premier wished the public to be happy and safe while traveling during this International Human Rights Day.
The government of Cambodia has also prepared to celebrate the event under the name, “Peace is the Foundation for Human Rights and Development,” in the City Hall of Diamond Island.
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SAO PAULO, March 29 Brazil's mining company Vale SA on Wednesday said Aberdeen Asset Management PLC, on behalf of minority shareholders, nominated Isabella Saboya to join the company's board.
Vale said in a securities filing that Sandra Guerra was also nominated by the minority shareholders as a substitute board member for Saboya in the election scheduled for April 20. (Reporting by Guillermo Parra-Bernal and Marcelo Teixeira; Editing by Diane Craft)
GENEVA -- Mining giant Glencore said Monday it had struck a deal worth nearly US$1 billion to purchase shares of two mines in the Democratic Republic of Congo from a controversial Israeli magnate.
Switzerland-based Glencore said it will pay Israeli billionaire Dan Gertler's Fleurette group US$960 million for Fleurette's 31 percent share in the Mutanda mine and 10.25 percent stake in the Katanga mine.
Glencore, widely regarded as a maverick in the global commodities sector, will assume full control of the Mutanda mine and 86 percent of Katanga once the deal for the cobalt and copper assets is finalized.
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Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) was established by the old Oyo State and when Osun State was carved out of Oyo, it became the inheritance of the two states. The new Oyo contributes 60 per cent to its subvention while Osun contributes …
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Jaipur: Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje on Saturday said the state budget would be balanced and progressive, and would fulfill aspirations of all sections of the society.
She said suggestions given by the youth, women entrepreneurs, professionals and students, among others, would be considered in the budget.
The budget session of the state Legislative Assembly is beginning on Monday.
Raje addressed a pre-budget consultation meeting attended by women, youths, students, sportspersons day and took suggestions from them. The chief minister said a lot of work had been done in the areas of women empowerment, skill development and start-ups.
Good suggestions would be incorporated in the budget, Raje added.
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DELTONA, Fla. (AP) - A man sentenced to death for one of the Daytona Beach area's grizzliest massacres has been ordered to have a new sentencing hearing.
A judge in Florida on Wednesday ordered a new sentencing hearing for Troy Victorino because none of the four death sentences he received were unanimous.
The Florida Supreme Court ruled last year that death sentences have to be unanimous, and anyone sentenced after a 2002 ruling could be eligible for a new sentence.
Victorino was convicted of six counts of first-degree murder in 2006. He was given the death penalty for four murders in what has been dubbed "the Xbox murders."
Prosecutors portrayed Victorino has a ringleader of a group of men who broke into a home in Deltona and killed six people and a dog.
BROOKLYN, MI – Leading the most laps wasn't in style, as both NASCAR winners at Michigan International Speedway this weekend took the lead for the first time during the last 11 laps.
Here's a look at some of the highlights from the second and final MIS race weekend of 2017.
Police are looking for the gunman who robbed the 7-Eleven store at 2014 West Broadway Avenue in Hopewell early Wednesday morning. "An offender entered the business, brandished a firearm, and then left the business on foot with an undisclosed amount of U.S. currency and cigarettes.
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You can now see the North Wildwood beachfront from the convenience of your computer. City officials announced that a new beach webcam has been added at 2nd Avenue in the city on top of the Lou Booth Amphitheater. It is visible on the municipal website, northwildwood.com
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March 31 TECNOTREE OYJ:
* Q4 NET SALES WERE EUR 14.7 (24.6) MILLION
* Q4 ADJUSTED OPERATING RESULT FOR QUARTER WAS EUR 0.8 (6.4) MILLION
* COMPANY CONTINUES TO BE FINANCIALLY CONSTRAINED AND LIQUIDITY WILL REMAIN TIGHT IN 2017
* BOARD PROPOSES NO DIVIDEND BE PAID FOR FINANCIAL PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2016
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× How far can the sound of a thunder travel and does the distance vary with where lightning strikes?
Dear Tom,
How far can the sound of a thunder travel and does the distance vary with where lightning strikes?
Thanks,
Valerie
Schaumburg
Dear Valerie,
Thunder is the sound produced by lightning and generally cannot be heard more than about 15 miles from the nearest point of the lightning bolt, though the upper limit of audibility can, at times, approach 30 miles. The distance that thunder can be heard is related to the precipitation that is occurring with rain, snow and fog often reducing the range. Intense rain or snowfall can cut that distance to just a few miles. Sound travels faster in warm air, so when a temperature inversion is present, with warmer air above the cooler surface, if there is a cloud to ground lightning strike, more of the faster moving sound waves are refracted to the ground making the thunder sound louder.
Woman who returned to work after daughter shot pleads guilty
ASHLAND, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio woman who went back to work and delayed care after her 8-year-old son shot his 4-year-old sister daughter multiple times with a rifle has pleaded guilty to child endangerment.
The Ashland Times-Gazette reports 28-year-old Alyssa Edwards' plea Monday in Ashland County comes a week before her trial.
Edwards came home after learning of the shooting March 3, bandaged the girl and returned to work. Prosecutors say she decided to take her to the hospital later that day when she noticed urine trickling from a stomach wound.
The children were alone when the shooting occurred. The girl has since recovered.
A judge vacated a no-contact order Monday to allow Edwards to visit her children, who are in county custody.
Edwards' attorney wasn't immediately available for comment Tuesday.
Harold Rigby Jnr wrote: Leeds charge £28.50 !!?? Really??
Do they charge for parking on top of that?
Leigh charging £25 + Leigh offering FREE stadium parking for over 1000 cars , and on top Leeds CEO proposing for and now obtaining £6.25 of it off every Leeds fan sounds like a great deal for their club in comparison. I don't really understand all their moaning.
All the parking around Headingley is free as far as I know - I have being going since 1968 and I have never paid to park near the ground
Belarus' gross domestic product rose 0.3 percent year on year in the first quarter of 2017, the National Statistical Committee of Belarus said on Monday in a statement.
The official statistics said in January-March 2017 the volume of industrial production and agricultural production grew 4.3 percent and 1.7 percent respectively compared with January-March 2016, Xinhua wrote.
Compared with the same period of the previous year, investments in fixed assets fell 6.5 percent in January-March 2017, while retail trade turnover fell 1.4 percent.
The Belarusian government expects to increase its GDP by 0.2 percent in the first half of 2017 and by 1.7 percent at the end of the year.
In 2016, Belarus' GDP declined by 2.6 percent.
Parker (knee), playing in his first game since Feb. 8, 2017, registered 12 points (4-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-6 FT) and three rebounds across 15 minutes in Friday's 92-90 win over the Knicks.
The 2014 second overall pick acquitted himself during his first game action in nearly a year, and he wasted no time making his presence felt. Parker scored seven points in just over five minutes of court time in the first quarter, draining his first basket on a jumper from the right baseline shortly after entering the game for Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Bucks will undoubtedly manage the 22-year-old's minutes carefully for the time being, but he could become a pivotal second-unit contributor in short order, especially in the wake of Malcolm Brogdon's anticipated multi-week absence due to his quadriceps injury.
A childcare scheme for people in emergency accommodation is being extended beyond Dublin.
The Irish Independent is reporting this morning that Donegal is one of eight new areas to be covered by the programme that grants kids under five 25 hours of free childcare a week and a daily meal.
Children’s Minister Katherine Zappone says the cost of childcare prevents parents from taking up work and education opportunities, and the scheme is aimed at ‘lifting that barrier for those families in greatest need’.
Wozniacki was taking on Ekaterina Makarova on Court 1 this afternoon when he was pestered by the flying insects.
The No 2 seed addressed the umpire to try and get the situation sorted as it was putting her off her game.
"You want to focus on playing tennis and not eating bugs,” Wozniacki told the umpire.
The Danish star then requested that play be suspended until the issue was sorted - but the umpire ordered her to continue.
Meanwhile, commentator Andrew Castle told the BBC: "There are thousands of these things swirling around the court.
The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for snow and ice across Northern Ireland.
The alert, issued on Saturday morning, applies between 9pm on Monday, February 5 and 3pm on Tuesday, February 6.
The warning applies to most parts of the United Kingdom with the national forecaster stating: "A spell of rain, sleet and increasingly snow will move east across the UK on Monday night and Tuesday, gradually weakening across England and Wales.
"Some roads and railways may be affected with longer journey times by road, bus and train services. As rain, sleet and snow clears Northern Ireland and Scotland overnight, ice may form on some untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths."
In addition to fresh watchOS and iOS betas today, Apple has released new beta versions of tvOS and macOS as well. tvOS 11.4.1 beta 1 for Apple TV is now available alongside macOS 10.13.6 beta for Mac.
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Notably, macOS 10.13.6 beta is being introduced before macOS 10.13.5 is out of beta — although we expect a release any time now. All of today’s beta versions are expected to focus solely on bug fixes (and maybe new hardware support).
As ever, we’ll update if any notable changes are discovered. Stay tuned for 9to5Mac coverage from WWDC on Monday for all the latest news tvOS 12 and macOS 10.14 — we expect betas for those starting Monday.
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SPRINGFIELD, Illinois -- Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan is urging the Governor to help student loan borrowers.
A new bill, the Student Loan Bill of Rights, has passed in the House and is waiting for the Governor's signature.
According to Madigan, her office has taken thousands of complaints of predatory practices and fraud among student loan lenders.
She also says that scammers have disproportionately targeted women and minorities.
Americans currently owe more than $1.4 trillion in student loan debt.
Kim Kardashian takes the White House!
The Keeping Up With the Kardashians star is in Washington D.C. to meet with President Donald Trump's senior adviser and son-in-law Jared Kushner to discuss prison reform, E! News has learned. She will also sit down with the president and is planning to ask him to pardon a woman serving a life sentence without parole for a first-time drug offense.
Earlier this month, E! News learned that Kim was in talks with Jared to pardon a 62-year-old great-grandmother named Alice Marie Johnson.
Alice is currently serving a life sentence for a first-time, nonviolent drug offense. It's been over 20 years since she began her sentence in federal prison in Oct. 1996.
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Sound artists Peter Maunu and Ryan Packard and visual artist Nelly Agassi collaborate to perform a nontraditional concert. Using the walls, amplification, and a long wire bisecting the gallery, the artists transform architectural space designed by architect, Doug Garofalo into a musical instrument.
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BEIJING China's economic growth remained stable in the first quarter of 2017, the state planner said on Thursday.
China's economy likely grew by a solid 6.8 percent in the first quarter, the same pace as the previous quarter, due to sustained government infrastructure spending and a gravity-defying housing market, a Reuters poll of 60 economists showed.
The National Development and Reform Commission also said on Thursday that China approved 240.9 billion yuan (£27.88 billion) of fixed-asset investments in the first quarter.
(Reporting by Kevin Yao; Editing by Kim Coghill)
ROSELLE PARK, NJ – After a so-so showing in the Mount Olive Tournament to start the season, the Bloomfield High School wrestling squad had a similar showing in the Roselle Park Tournament on Dec. 29.
In a nine-team field, the Bengals finished fifth. A team from North Carolina won the event. Senior Adam Lutick placed second at 220 pounds, and Bloomfield earned second-place finishes at 126 and 132.
“We just have to be more consistent,” saId veteran coach Sam Fusaro. “We have to work as hard as possible if we want to be successful. That’s what Adam does, starting in practice.”
In a big dual match, Bloomfield will host Seton Hall Prep on Friday, Jan. 6.
LEAVENWORTH, Kan. (AP) — The number of lawsuits accusing a former physician assistant at a Veteran’s Administration hospital in Kansas of sexual abuse is approaching 100.
Kansas City attorneys Dan Curry and Sarah Brown filed three more lawsuits last week on behalf of former patients of Mark Wisner. He was sentenced last year to more than 15 years in prison for sex crimes involving patients at the Eisenhower Veterans Administration Medical Center in Leavenworth.
Curry said he expects to file a few more lawsuits in the near future, bringing the total number to around 100. Some seek $2 million or more in damages.
Prosecutors said Wisner performed improper and medically unnecessary genital examinations on patients from 2012 to 2014. He resigned and had his license to practice revoked in 2015.
A man is in the hospital after he was struck by a train on Monday afternoon.
The accident happened on Brook Road, near Chamberlayne Avenue in Richmond's Northside.
The man suffered minor injuries, according to Richmond police.
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Grains mostly lower and livestock mixed
CHICAGO (AP) — Grain futures were mostly lower Tuesday in early trading on the Chicago Board of Trade.
Wheat for May delivery fell 2.20 cents at $4.58 a bushel; May corn was up 1.80 cents at $3.79 a bushel; May oats was down 14.20 cents at $2.19 a bushel while May soybeans was off 2.60 cents at $10.22 a bushel.
Beef was higher and pork was lower on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.
April live cattle rose 2 cents at $1.2198 a pound; Apr feeder cattle was up .32 cent at $1.3962 a pound; April lean hogs fell .35 cent at .6810 a pound.
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YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 3, ARMENPRESS. YouTube will now add a label to videos that come from state-funded media outlets, the Google-owned company announced, CNN reports.
A notice will appear under the videos for any outlets that received some level of government or public funding. It will also include a link to the Wikipedia article about that broadcaster for viewers to glean more information about the news source.
"News is an important and growing vertical for us and we want to be sure to get it right, helping to grow news and support news publishers on YouTube in a responsible way," Geoff Samek, senior product manager for YouTube News said.
Jill Kintner on her way to 1st place in the Dual Slalom, her first of two Sea Otter gold medals. The second came the following day in the Downhill. Sombrio didn't have a booth at the show, but they had Jill Kintner and Rachel Strait to show off their new women's collection.
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Duchene had a goal and an assist in Thursday's season opener against the Rangers.
Duchene has been the subject of trade rumors for quite some time now, so it was good to see him tune that out and produce in the first game of the season. There's no denying the fact that he'll likely be moved in the near-future, but that doesn't mean he can't be a quality fantasy producer while he remains in Colorado. Duchene is just two years removed from a 30-goal season and is capable of being an electrifying offensive player when he's at his best.
As a safety precaution, officials set up storm shelters in Dougherty County at designated good Samaritan locations ahead of severe storms that moved into the area Monday evening.
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Baltimore City State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby is asking a federal appellate court to recognize one or several kinds of immunity afforded to her as a prosecutor, which would prevent five of the six officers charged in connection with the death of Freddie Gray from pursuing their lawsuits against her. Mosby filed her opening brief in the ...
Seven hundred apartments will be built on a large block around a new rail station in inner-Sydney Waterloo, government documents show.
The Waterloo “Metro Quarter” proposal by the government’s UrbanGrowth Development Corporation, made available on Wednesday, includes four residential towers of 29, 25, 23 and 14 storeys.
The location of The Metro Quarter at Waterloo. Photo: NSW government
Much of the development would occur at the same time as construction of the train station, which will form part of a new metro line connecting a new route under the central business district with the existing Bankstown Line.
The chief executive officer at UrbanGrowth, Barry Mann, said the three taller towers needed to be seen in the context of the area: there would be a rail station directly underground, Redfern Station a short walk away, while the block would be divided with roads and pathways.
“The scale of it is not overly dense I don’t think,” said Mr Mann.
Two teenage boys have been rescued after three days underground in the skeleton-lined labyrinth of the catacombs of Paris.
Paris police said they alerted firefighters early Wednesday that the boys, aged 16 and 17, were missing.
Police said teams of rescuers, including climbers and sniffer dogs, set out to search for the youths and found them beneath southern Paris a few hours later suffering from slight hypothermia.
It was unclear how the boys got lost.
Sometimes people sneak into the catacombs after the official museum is closed and venture into areas normally off limits, even organising special parties or adventure games.
Some 20 metres (66 feet) below Paris, the catacombs hold the remains of six million people, transferred there starting in the 1700s as public graveyards were closed.
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The August 21 solar eclipse will be partially viewable throughout Montanan. Check out the chart for a handful of destinations and times.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - SILENCE THERAPEUTICS PLC:
* HAS SOLD A FURTHER PART OF ITS HOLDING OF COMMON SHARES IN ARROWHEAD PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
* HAS NOW SOLD 4,041,157 COMMON SHARES ON OPEN MARKET REALISING PROCEEDS OF $14.7 MILLION (£11.0 MILLION)
* COMPANY WILL USE PROCEEDS FROM SALE OF COMMON SHARES TO FUND COMPANY‘S WORKING CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bangalore.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com)
Blaine Beth Brownlow, 50, passed away at her home in Alliance on October 4, 2017.
She was born on December 14, 1966 in Alliance to Moses and Henrietta (Picket Pin) Dawn. On June 5, 2009 she was united in marriage to Gayle Brownlow.
She is survived by her husband, Gayle Brownlow, her children, Amanda LaDeaux of Lincoln and Wyatt Brownlow of Alliance, her father, Moses Dawn of Alliance and her brothers and sisters, Schuyler (Shirley) Dawn of Alliance, Lela (James) Schmidt of Lincoln, Jerry Dawn and Gerald Dawn of Alliance and Sharla Dawn of Lincoln and 7 grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her mother, her sisters, Sharon and Mildred, her daughter, Mary Katherine and a grandson, Antoine LaDeaux.
Funeral services will be Monday, October 9 at 2:00 p.m. at the Indian Mission Church of God. Reverend Don Mink and Father Tim Stoner will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery with Traditional Lakota services. A two night wake service will be Saturday at 3:00 p.m. at the Indian Mission Church of God.
Five people died and several were injured after the landslide hit Brarimarg on the Baltal route. The group was on their way to Amarnath shine 14-kilometre from Baltal route when the incident took place. Indo-Tibetan Border Police personnel carried out the rescue of pilgrims injured in the landslide. Home Minister Rajnath Singh has expressed his grief over the death of pilgrims.
by Eric Mullens WALSENBURG — Former Huerfano County Sheriff’s Captain Kevin Vallejos appeared in district court in Walsenburg Wednesday, September 27 for a motions hearing connected with an attempted sexual assault allegation made against him in 2016. As the case has been sealed by the court since it was first filed, it was disclosed to
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Shane Warne did it all in his cricket career. He took 708 Test wickets, he won a World Cup, and he almost scored a Test century.
Over the weekend he added yet another feather to his already crowded sporting cap: the King of Spin sunk a hole-in-one at the 16th hole of the famous Augusta National Golf Club, which hosts the Masters Tournament annually.
At the Masters the par 3 16th is a 170-yard hole but Warne tweeted that he teed off from 155 yards.
“155 yards to a back right pin into the wind! Hit a 6 iron, one hop and in! Can’t believe it,” Warne tweeted. “Was my first ever hole in one & what a place and pin to do it.”
To put the feat in perspective, there have only been 19 hole-in-ones at the 16th in the Masters’ 83-year history, and 27 across the tournament’s four par 3s.
The rare round at Augusta is a part of Warne’s cross country golf tour of the United States.
ABUJA, April 5 Nigeria's cabinet has approved $1.3 billion of loans from international lenders to fund the newly licensed Development Bank of Nigeria, the finance minister said on Wednesday.
The money is made up of $500 million from the World Bank, $450 million from the African Development Bank, $200 million from German state bank KfW and $130 million from France's state development agency, said Kemi Adeosun, Nigeria's finance minister.
The loan facility is still subject to approval by the National Assembly, she said. (Reporting by Felix Onuah; Writing by Paul Carsten; Editing by Larry King)
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Getting in shape is a popular choice for a New Year’s Resolution. But it is certainly not the only one people are making this year. According to Google, some of the other popular resolutions include the following:
Getting organized
Living life to the fullest
Learning new hobbies
Spending less/saving more
Traveling
Reading more
What’s your New Year’s Resolution? We want to hear your plans for 2017! Share your resolutions in the comments below.
The average value for the Canadian dollar on Wednesday was 76.09 cents US, up 0.07 of a cent from Tuesday.
The U.S. dollar was at C$1.3143, down 0.11 of a cent.
Pound sterling was at C$1.7380, up 0.43 of a cent, and US$1.3224, up 0.44 of a cent.
The Euro was at C$1.5316, down 0.13 of a cent.
Quotations provided by the Bank of Canada.
WASHINGTON A U.S. Treasury spokesman confirmed on Wednesday that the department will not name China as a currency manipulator in a report due at the end of this week, after President Donald Trump said in a Wall Street Journal interview that he would not do so.
The Treasury spokesman declined to provide any other details about the semi-annual report on foreign exchange practices of major trading partners, including the exact timing of the release, or the Treasury's views on the practices of other countries.
(Reporting by David Lawder; Editing by Chris Reese)
CIA director Mike Pompeo and his wife Susan Pompeo arrive for a State Dinner with French President Emmanuel Macron and President Donald Trump at the White House, Tuesday, April 24, 2018, in Washington. Alex Brandon AP Photo
March 31 U.S. Auto Parts Network Inc:
* U.S. Auto Parts Network Inc - resigned ceo Shane Evangelist will serve as a consultant to co through May 1, 2017
* U.S. Auto Parts Network Inc - on March 30, 2017 board approved a decrease in size of board by one director, from nine to eight directors Source text:(bit.ly/2nm6DfP) Further company coverage:
VATICAN CITY — South Korean taekwondo athletes have performed for Pope Francis, after a planned show of Korean unity at the Vatican fell apart when the North pulled out at the last minute.
Pope Francis didn't seem to notice or mind, thanking the athletes Wednesday for their exhibition "which was a show of the will for peace, the two Koreas together."
South Korea's World Taekwondo organization, the Seoul-led international body, said last week that a demonstration team from the North withdrew from the performance over the U.S.-South Korean military drills.
The performance had been planned to ceremonially open the World Taekwondo's Grand Prix competition this week in Rome.
New labor laws in Chile embolden striking miners
SANTIAGO/ANTOFAGASTA, Feb 15 Workers at the world's largest copper mine in Chile are digging in for a long strike, emboldened by new labor laws that are likely to result in tough wage negotiations in the industry in 2017 in one of Latin America's most free-market economies.
The University of Regina will be recognized for its supports and services for Indigenous students on Monday.
An eagle staff will be presented to the university at 11:00 a.m. CST, though the university did not say who is offering the staff.
The eagle staff is a sacred symbol traditionally presented to a warrior or leader for their service to the community, said the university spokesperson in an email.
They said the recognition is a great honour for the University.
Elders, singers and drummers will be in attendance. There will also be a Treaty 4 flag installation.
University President Vianne Timmons will accept the staff on behalf of the university.
Gordon reluctantly turns to Bruce to help him with his plan to capture all of the loose Arkham inmates in Gotham before they become too hard to catch.
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)- A boil water notice continues for parts of Starkville after a water line failure Monday.
Starkville Utility Customers in Valley Hills, Summer Tree Road, East Garrard Road and Old West Point Road, north of Garrard Road are the areas affected.
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Water samples have been sent to a testing center in Jackson to confirm the water is safe to drink.
Crews say they expect results by Thursday morning.
Until then, officials ask that you boil water before use.
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Former “Sex and the City” star Cynthia Nixon said on Twitter Monday that she’ll challenge Gov. Andrew Cuomo in New York’s Democratic primary in September.
Her announcement sets up a race pitting an openly gay liberal activist against a two-term incumbent with a $30 million war chest and possible presidential ambitions.
In a video on Twitter, the public education advocate said, “We want our government to work again.”
I love New York, and today I'm announcing my candidacy for governor. Join us: https://t.co/9DwsxWW8xX pic.twitter.com/kYTvx6GZiD — Cynthia Nixon (@CynthiaNixon) March 19, 2018
Nixon in recent speeches has called on Democrats nationally to carve out a strong liberal identity instead of being merely the “anti-Trump party.”
The 51-year-old Manhattan mother of three is an ally of Democratic New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, who frequently clashes with Cuomo on various issues.
The 60-year-old Cuomo was favored 66 percent to 19 percent over Nixon in a recent Siena College poll.
FRENCH President Emmanuel Macron is hosting a major One Planet climate summit on Tuesday, with dozens of world political leaders and a host of other key players, including Bill Gates, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Michael Bloomberg.
The meeting, on the second anniversary of the day that the
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP)  California safety inspectors have fined a state agency for failing to keep its groundskeepers safe while cleaning needles, feces and other trash from the park at the State Capitol in Sacramento.
The Sacramento Bee reported Tuesday that the Department of General Services was fined $3,270 for inadequately preparing its employees to clean needles and fecal matter in Capitol Park.
The Division of Occupational Safety and Health of California issued the fines after a three-month investigation. DGS employees complained they were asked to clean blood and fecal matter with pressure washers, potentially exposing them to disease.
The department has two weeks to appeal or pay the penalty.
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LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - Lawmakers in the nation's only nonpartisan legislature are considering several measures that would remove party politics from county-level elections.
A legislative committee will hear three bills this week that would make all county races nonpartisan or allow county residents to decide if they want nonpartisan elections.
Sen. Matt Hansen of Lincoln, who sponsored one of the measures, says party politics have no role in most county jobs. His bill would eliminate all partisan elections for county-level positions.
Measures sponsored by Sens. Sue Crawford of Bellevue and Dan Hughes of Venango would let county inhabitants vote on having nonpartisan county elections.
The Nebraska Association of County Officials opposes the bills. Association executive director Larry Dix says party labels help voters identify their potential county commissioners' fundamental policy beliefs.
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Within Canada's construction industry, the median loss to fraud is $259,000 of annual revenues, almost 70 per cent more than the $154,000 that Canadian companies in other sectors lose each year, according to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners. The frauds include stealing property, expense account abuse and kickback schemes.
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WILLIAMS, Ariz. - Railroad Avenue in Williams gets repairs from city of Williams street crews June 8. Repairs are being made to Route 66 and Railroad Avenue through funding provided by a private donor. Repairs are being made because of aging of the pavement.
Hello Kitty is coming to the Houston-area, and she's bringing with her a truck full of tasty treats and iconic pink bow goodies.The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck will visit The Woodlands Mall between 10 a.m.and 8 p.m. on Saturday, March 24th, the cafe's Facebook event said.The truck will bring with it macaroons, cookies, and other "super cute" treats and merchandise.You may want to stop by the truck, which will be parked by Pottery Barn Kids, early: Thousands of people are interested in stopping by, according to the event page.
SANDUSKY, Ohio — Two boats reportedly caught on fire Monday at the Cedar Point Marina.
FOX 8 reports that Cedar Point and Sandusky fire departments were called to the fire at about 4:15 p.m.
No injuries were reported. FOX 8 reports that operations at Cedar Point were not affected.
** UK residents protest paramedic living in their community after child sex conviction
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** Residents of Sawbridgeworth are protesting against a former paramedic living in their community, after he was convicted of child sex offences. The Hertfordshire Mercury (Huw Wales/December 11) said the protest, which includes picketing, has been going on since November 11th when former Harlow resident Stephen Youens moved in with his parents. According to the newspaper, Youens was arrested October 11th for sexual grooming when he attempted to meet an underage boy for sex. He was convicted and given a suspended sentence of 18 months in jail. He was also fired from his ambulance job and given a sexual harm prevention order until 2027. Youens moved in with his family after being released back into the community. There is no word on his reaction to the community protests. His former ambulance employer, meanwhile, said they condemned his behavior and were shocked by the allegations against him.
Jonathan Russell of The Head and the Heart performs onstage during 2017 Governors Ball Music Festival at Randall's Island on June 3, 2017 in New York City. / AFP PHOTO / ANGELA WEISSANGELA WEISS/AFP/Getty Images less Jonathan Russell of The Head and the Heart performs onstage during 2017 Governors Ball Music Festival at Randall's Island on June 3, 2017 in New York City.
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A suspect the police called the “Big Nose Burglar” was arrested over the weekend in Beaverton, and investigators said he could be connected to at least 20 area burglaries.
According to the Beaverton Police Department, officers arrested 29-year-old Cody Orion Runyon Thursday and booked him into the Washington County Jail.
Investigators said six of the locations believed to have been hit by Runyon were in Beaverton, including Mandarin Palace, Hillside Pub, Chang’s Mongolian Grill, Century 16 Theater, Thai Bloom and Fireside Grill.
Runyon is currently facing six counts of first-degree burglary and is scheduled to be in court Friday.
Officers said the investigation into this case is ongoing. Anyone with information on the six Beaverton burglaries or other incidents involving Runyon is asked to call the Beaverton Police Department.
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Another stand was taken over the weekend against offshore drilling via the Placencia Art Festival. The Belize Coalition to Save Our Natural Heritage sent out a release today saying that the stand taken was done by three hundred members of the Placencia community who demanded that the government adopt a policy of closing Belizean waters and the Barrier Reef from offshore exploration and drilling. Petitions were written and signed by the southern community and addressed to the Belize Tourism Board, the Ministry of Tourism and the Ministry responsible for Fisheries and Climate Change. The release went on to note that as of today, over 30,000 Belizeans have and continue to say “No” to offshore oil exploration and drilling in Belize particularly from San Pedro and Caye Caulker.
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) — A state lawmaker whose district includes Cooperstown is making a strong pitch to have New York designate baseball as the official state sport.
Sen. Jim Seward, a Republican from Milford in Otsego County, points out that nearby Cooperstown is home to the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. Last week, he introduced legislation that would make baseball the official sport of New York state.
Seward tells The Citizen of Auburn (http://bit.ly/2l7XtUF ) that his proposal was inspired by a letter sent to him last year by a fourth-grade class at Cooperstown Elementary School, where a teacher had students develop the idea during New York state history lessons.
The students also pointed out that New York is home to two major league teams — the Yankees and Mets — as well as 10 minor league ballclubs.
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You can spend $237 to spend the night at Hoboken's luxurious W Hotel, or you can wait until June 23 and see a couple of terrific local bands there for free. Jaime DeJesus has been a major force in Hoboken music over the last few years, and his ALEO Productions will now be curating Saturday nights at the W Hotel's posh club room Lulu's.
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A crash on the M23 at the Gatwick Airport turnoff is reportedly causing heavy delays this morning.
Three vehicles were said to have been involved in the collision southbound on the roundabout at Junction 9.
The road is partially blocked with queueing traffic on the exit and back onto the main carriageway.
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MOSCOW — The Russian military has hosted a delegation of United Nations officials at its main anti-mine facility.
The United Nations' delegation was led by Jean-Pierre Lacroix, a French diplomat who serves as the U.N. Under-Secretary-General for peacekeeping operations.
The Russian Defence Ministry said they discussed prospects for co-operation and joint action with the U.N. during Monday's visit.
Lacroix hailed the Russian expertise in mine clearing operations. He noted that the U.N. expects to develop co-operation with Russia in the area of peacekeeping.
Emergency personnel are attending the scene of a helicopter crash, North Yorkshire Police have said.
Rescue services were called to the scene near Aldborough, Boroughbridge at around 1.20pm on Wednesday to reports of a helicopter crashing into a field.
A spokesman for North Yorkshire Police said officers were attending and that they are “not yet able to confirm any information about casualties”.
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North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue service said in a statement on Twitter that a number of engines from Boroughbridge, Knaresborough, Harrogate and Ripon had been sent to the incident.
They said hoses are being used to “damp down the scene”.
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Time to cool the bluster, Aug. 11
In your editorial, you state that more diplomacy is needed with North Korea.
Diplomacy has failed the past four U.S. presidents (from both sides of the aisle) and it is their failed policies that brought us to the point where we are today. Everyone is hopeful for a peaceful solution.
It is about time that a U.S. president took a firm stand and Donald Trump’s words are refreshing to many of us Americans.
Portugal. The Man has achieved one of the highest accolades in music: the band just took home a Grammy.
On Sunday, the Portland-based musical group won the "Best Pop Duo/Group Performance" category for their single "Feel It Still" at the 60th edition of the awards show.
Fresh off their Grammy win, John Gourley and Zach Carothers were in Portland to perform.
MORE’s Molly Riehl caught up with the guys about how they feel “on top of the world.”
Portugal. The Man kicked off their international tour in Eugene Thursday.
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TY PAXTON LEESE, AGE 31. FROM LANCASTER, WAS CITED FOR CARELESS DRIVING, IN THE 100 BLOCK OF SOUTH FRONT STREET, AFTER AN ACCIDENT WHICH CAUSED HIS VEHICLE TO FLIP OVER ON HIS ROOF, CAUSING MINOR DAMAGE TO RAILROAD PROPERTY, 28 JANUARY 2018.
YADIRA A. RODRIGUEZ, AGE 31, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR RIGHT TURN ON RED AND FOR OPERSTION (sic) OF VEHICLE WITHOUT OFFICIAL CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION, AT THIRD AND LINDEN STREETS, 02 FEBRUARY 2018.
JENNIFER LYNN STILES, AGE 30, OF COLUMBIA, WAS CITED FOR DRIVING WHILE OPERATING PRIVLEGE (sic) IS SUSPENDED OR REVOKED; REQUIRED FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY; AND OPERATION OF VEHICLEL (sp) WITHOUT OFFICIAL CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION, AT 3RD. AND LOCUST STREETS, 02 FEBRUARY 2018.
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HAVANA, April 29 A military airplane crashed against a mountain in the north-western region of Artemisa on Saturday morning, killing all eight military personnel on board, the Cuban News Agency (ACN) reported.
"The eight militaries on board, including the crew, died," ACN reported. "A commission of the Ministry of the Revolutionary Armed Forces is investigating the causes of the accident." (Reporting by Nelson Acosta and Sarah Marsh; Editing by Sandra Maler)
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - Fairview Elementary School students are celebrating Japan on Wednesday.
Students are showcasing their research about Japan's culture from 12:45 to 1:45 in the school's gym as part of Asian Pacific Heritage Month.
The event is part of a study funded through a Springfield Public Schools Foundation classroom education grant.
Students have been studying school and family life in Japan, writing Haiku, performing music native to Japan, and doing other activities.
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Axis Re CEO Jay Nichols has stepped down from his role, the company announced today.
Axis Capital said Nichols had agreed to remain with the carrier in a transitional capacity until 31 March.
Axis Re Europe president and chief underwriting officer Jan Ekberg has been named as Nichols' successor on an interim basis.
Ekberg has been with the company since 2004 and will report directly to group president and CEO Albert Benchimol.
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CHANGI Airport Group, Singapore Airlines and the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) are partnering to invest a record S$33.75 million in promoting Singapore as a stopover destination, the companies announced on Monday.
Their joint marketing efforts will promote Singapore as an
Summer's just around the corner and it's not just in the mountains where fun can be found. Here are 7 summer traditions in Denver you don't want to miss.
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Despite having natural chocolate-brown hair that I love, I still follow more hair colorists on Instagram than actual people I know. I live vicariously through the bright rainbow-haired people that come up on my Instagram feed and occasionally dream of dyeing my hair like the trend.
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Injuries up front are nothing new for the Cardinals this season, so you can forgive coach Bruce Arians for getting the body parts wrong.
Via Darren Urban of the team’s official website, Arians was worried about how left tackle Jared Veldheer came out of yesterday’s game because of an elbow problem, only for Veldheer to say the arm was fine but he hurt his ankle during the game.
Tests this morning revealed Veldheer broke his ankle, and he’ll go on injured reserve.
“You just have to laugh and go on,” Arians said. “What’s next. Get a game plan these guys can succeed at, and go win a game.”
Veldheer’s injury goes along with D.J. Humphries, putting both their starting tackles entering the year on IR, along with left guard Mike Iupati.
The Cardinals also lost right guard Earl Watford during Sunday’s game to a high ankle sprain, meaning even more adjustments are coming.
Center A.Q. Shipley‘s the only Cardinals lineman to start every game this year.
LAHORE, Jan 2 (APP): Director General Rangers Umar Farooq Burki on Monday inaugurated Azadi Museum at Wagah border Lahore.
Portraits of national heroes as well as pictures depicting different phases of the struggle for independence have been displayed at the museum constructed by the Rangers at a cost of Rs 7 million.
All sector commanders of Rangers in Punjab were present on the occasion.
Talking to media persons, Lahore Sector Commander Brig Asim said such a museum were necessary to show the next generation about the nation’s struggle for independence and its heroes. Unique portraits of freedom movement leaders had been displayed in the museum, he added.
Lee’s Summit West High School graduate Emily Coffin helped the University of Central Missouri’s Department of Theatre and Dance begin its 2017 semester with a set of three one-act plays presented Feb. 2 to 4.
Coffin, a freshman at the university, was a character in the “For Whom the Southern Belle Trolls” production. The studio theater plays are directed, designed, and performed by UCM students.
TAWAS CITY, Mich. (AP) — Police say two men are suspected in the slaying of a 72-year-old man whose body was found in a shallow grave behind his northern Michigan home.
MLive.com reports 20-year-old Daniel J. Olar was arraigned Friday in Iosco County District Court on open murder in the death of 72-year-old Roger Lee Knickerbocker.
Olar is being held without bond. The Associated Press left a message Monday seeking comment from a lawyer appointed to represent him.
State police say investigators believe Knickerbocker was killed on or about Aug. 3 before being buried in Hale. Police arrested Olar on Thursday and a 24-year-old was arrested on Friday.
The other man was expected in court this week in the case. A tip from an arrested woman led police to Knickerbocker’s body last week.
ALBANY — A top state lawmaker says that if New York legalizes recreational marijuana it should also consider expunging marijuana-related criminal records that can make it harder for many people to find jobs or housing.
Democratic state Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie told reporters Wednesday that he wants to broaden the debate about legalizing marijuana to include proposals to help those still struggling in the shadow of past criminal convictions for the drug.
A state task force created by Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo is poised to release a report on possible legalization. Bills that would subject marijuana use to regulations and taxes have long been introduced in the Legislature and are getting fresh attention in the face of evolving attitudes about marijuana.
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You probably remember a couple years back when Iggy Azalea caught her then-fiancé Nick Young cheating on tape, via footage from their home security cameras. After that, her next logical step was to torch his entire closet for revenge.
The Australian rapper talked with Andy Cohen on Watch What Happens Live, and admitted that she lit all of Swaggy P’s designer clothes on fire. She says, “I burned a lot, and I threw stuff in the pool too. I started off with water and it just seemed like that didn’t work.”
Iggy explained that before she did the deed, she texted Nick to give him one last chance to save his clothes–she then went on to burn his precious items using the fire pit in their backyard and caught it on tape. She said, “I texted him a video and I’m like, ‘Hey, I’m burning your shit. I don’t know where you’re at, probably with some girl, so I hope you get home quickly because I’m moving on.”
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Philippe Coutinho sparked concerns he would be leaving Liverpool for Barcelona last week after handing in an official transfer request.
The club have since reacted by issuing a statement insisting the Brazil international will not be sold at any price this summer.
Barca, who have reportedly already seen two bids rejected, are understood to be readying an offer in excess of £100million for the midfielder.
However, Jurgen Klopp has claimed nothing has changed regarding the future of the 25-year-old.
"Nothing has changed in the last few days on either side," Klopp said ahead of Liverpool's Champions League play-off clash with Hoffenheim.
Chelsea are weighing up a move to sign Manchester United target, Ivan Perisic, from Inter Milan.
The Mirror reports that although United are preparing another offer for the Croatia international, their Premier League rivals are ready to hijack the deal.
The Red Devils have already failed to land the player with two bids, but latest reports claim executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward, is now close to meeting the £48million asking price.
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is believed to be frustrated with a lack of new faces this summer, after bringing in only Antonio Rudiger, Alvaro Morata, Willy Caballero and Tiemoue Bakayoko.
Perisic enjoyed an impressive campaign in Serie A last season, contributing 10 goals and six assists. He has three years remaining on his current contract at Inter.
Boeing Co. dropped an opposition to plans for two of its largest suppliers to merge, reflecting pressure on the aerospace industry to deliver its record backlog of jetliners.
Chicago-based Boeing last year criticized plans by United Technologies Corp. to buy Rockwell Collins Inc. for $23 billion and consolidate its position as the world’s largest aerospace supplier by sales.
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Authorities in Southern California have arrested a 19-year-old man they say threatened to carry out a shooting at his former high school.
San Bernardino County sheriff's officials say deputies were dispatched Monday afternoon to Ruben S. Ayala High following a report that an ex-student had made threats to "shoot up the school."
The school in Chino Hills east of Los Angeles was closed at the time. After an investigation, deputies arrested Nicholas Ceballos at his nearby home on suspicion of criminal threats. It wasn't known Tuesday if Ceballos has an attorney.
Officials didn't say how or where the threats were made. Authorities say they concluded that there are no additional threats related to the investigation.
When he loses one of the world's finest goalkeepers for a huge game, a manager is entitled to be a little frustrated. That's if said goalkeeper has strained a groin muscle, pulled a hamstring or twisted a knee.
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ROME - A man opened fire on passersby in the central Italian town of Macerata on Saturday, injuring at least two people, local media reported.
Several media reports said the shots were fired from a car that was driving around the city. It appeared that the shooter was targeting black people, state television RAI said.
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Looks like Justin Timberlake is enlisting a special guest for his Super Bowl Halftime show Sunday night, and no, it’s not Janet Jackson. According to TMZ the pop singer will be featuring a hologram of Prince for the show. That’s right, the late singer will also be joining in on the halftime performance that takes place in his hometown of Minneapolis.
There have been a couple of rumors surrounding Timerlake’s performance and who he’ll be featuring. N*SYNC and Janet Jackson have both been thrown around as possibilities, but it looks like they’re merely rumors. The singer also hosted a listening party for his latest album Man of the Woods at Prince’s Paisley Park.
Reactions of both the listening party at the late singer’s mansion and the hologram at the halftime show have been mixed from fans.
Donaldson went 2-for-4 with two-run homer, his 17th of the year, in Monday's win over the Rays.
Donaldson's blast in the opening frame turned out to be the difference in the Jays' 2-1 home win. The third baseman has nine long balls in the first inning this season, tying him with George Spring for first in the AL -- and three back from Bryce Harper for the MLB lead. He's been on fire this month, going 14-for-41 (.341) with six home runs, 16 RBI and 10 runs.
Former Senators goalie Robin Lehner made 39 saves as the Buffalo Sabres rallied past Ottawa 3-2 on Tuesday night. Lehner is now 4-0-2 against his former team.
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The two young Golden Globe nominees both attended LaGuardia High School at the same time.
"I think he had his eye on me because we were in the same lunch period or something," she shared.
Marking its fourth Golden State market-share grab within the last year, San Francisco-based real estate giant Pacific Union is acquiring a majority stake in Gibson International, a luxury Los Angeles boutique, effective in the first quarter of 2018. Since 2015 Pacific Union has held a controlling 35 percent stake in Gibson, co-founded by Scott Gibson and Pat Heller in 2008 which it has now upped to 55 percent. The firm, due to close around $1 billion in sales this year, has 160 real estate professionals and offices in Brentwood, Santa Monica, Pacific Palisades and Marina Del Rey. Gibson International will rebrand as Pacific Union in early 2018 while remaining an independent legal entity in which Pacific Union will be the majority shareholder. Both Gibson and Heller, who own a 23 percent share of the company, will stay on. It’s no secret that California real estate market share is highly coveted; prices are sky-high, inventory is scarce and competition among brokerages lookin...
A video reportedly shows the exact moment a man detonated a pipe bomb inside a subway station in New York City Monday morning.
The grainy cell phone video focuses on a monitor showing footage from a New York Port Authority surveillance camera. The footage shows people walking through a hallway en route to various trains during their morning commute.
An unnamed person is seen pointing to the screen saying, “It’s the guy in the hoodie” as the bombing suspect enters the frame.
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Here’s video of the attempted bombing at the Port Authority Bus Terminal near Times Square pic.twitter.com/5DhwxAnNcR — Benjamin Armbruster (@benjaminja) December 11, 2017
An explosion is seen before smoke billows through the hallway.
People are sent scrambling in confusion as a lone body is seen lying on the ground.
“He never took his hands out of his pockets,” said the voice in the video after the bomb’s detonation.
The Health and Safety Authority is investigating after a man died in a workplace accident in Monaghan yesterday.
The man in his 70s fell into a slurry pit on a farm near Threemilehouse shortly after 3pm.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Prosecutors want to make sure a former Broken Arrow school teacher serves time for preying on some of his students.
Atlanta City Council approves Buckhead master plan
The Buckhead master plan, branded as “BUCKHEAD REdeFINED,” has been incorporated into the city of Atlanta’s official development plan.
The Atlanta City Council passed an ordinance on Dec. 4 allowing the master plan to be added to the city’s comprehensive development plan, which guides land use.
Buckhead REdeFINED was released in August 2017 after three large community meetings. Recommendations included the proposed park over Ga. 400 and Lenox Road streetscape improvements.
Those were two of six “big ideas” included in the plan’s recommendations. Others were developing a public art program; creating a multi-use trail with information on the area’s history; further study of improving the Lenox Road/Ga. 400 interchange and of construction a new Ga. 400 interchange at East Paces Ferry Road; and diversify housing options.
Brazil's Itau forms credit intelligence venture with four other banks
SAO PAULO, June 14 Itaú Unibanco Holding SA , Brazil's largest lender by market value, said on Wednesday it had formed a credit intelligence venture with Banco Bradesco SA, Banco Santander, Banco do Brasil and Caixa Economica Federal.
Two attempted murder suspects were arrested after an assault at a Fairview apartment complex, according to deputies.
Multnomah County deputies responded to Fairview Oaks Apartments at 12:21 a.m. Friday.
A 911 caller reported someone had been assaulted and the suspects ran away. The caller said one of the suspects was armed with a handgun.
Deputies tracked the suspects to the adjoining Fairview Woods Apartments.
Christian Jesus Alvarez-Ochoa, 23, and Rigoberto Martinez-Alcocer, 23, were found inside an apartment and taken into custody.
Deputies said the suspects were later booked into the Multnomah County Jail on charges of attempted murder. Alvarez-Ochoa was also arrested on the charge of violation of a restraining order, while Martinez-Alcocer is facing additional charges of first-degree robbery and second-degree assault.
No other details were released about the ongoing investigation.
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The Illinois Department of Transportation will closing the Jefferson Street Bridge for inspection and survey work beginning Tuesday, June 20 at 3:00 p.m. and will reopen to roadway traffic Friday, June 23 at 6:00 p.m. A detour will be posted. Drivers are advised to exercise caution and seek alternate routes when traveling in the area.
Police continue to investigate a weekend shooting along the 7000 block of Louisa Road that sent a man to the hospital.
According to authorities, a man in his 30s was wounded around 8:40 p.m. Saturday, March 11. The victim was flown to the University of Virginia Medical Center.
The Albemarle County Police Department announced Monday, March 13, that the victim is in stable condition, and detectives are talking with witnesses.
Police have not released many details, only saying the shooting was an isolated incident and that there was no threat to public safety.
The investigation is ongoing, and no charges have been filed at this time.
EAST LANSING - Monday marked the beginning of the third week of fall camp for Michigan State.
The Spartans had their 13th practice of camp and the media was allowed to observe about 30 minutes of it. Video clips of the practice can be watched above.
Michigan State will open its season against Bowling Green on Sept. 2 at Spartan Stadium.
Obama returned to Washington midday Monday from Hawaii with less than three weeks left.
In an email to supporters on Monday, Obama said his valedictory speech on Jan. 10 follows a tradition set in 1796 when the first president, George Washington, spoke to the American people for the last time in office.
The Chicago trip will likely be Obama's last outside Washington as president and will be include a "family reunion" for Obama's former campaign staffers.
Obama has vowed to pass on the favor to Trump.
To that end, Obama will travel Wednesday to the Capitol to meet with House and Senate Democrats, likely his last meeting with his party's lawmakers as president.
Obama must also prepare to become a private citizen for the first time in two decades.
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Avinger reports 4Q loss
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. (AP) _ Avinger Inc. (AVGR) on Monday reported a loss of $10.2 million in its fourth quarter.
The Redwood City, California-based company said it had a loss of $12.58 per share. Losses, adjusted for non-recurring costs and restructuring costs, were $9.97 per share.
The medical device maker posted revenue of $1.9 million in the period.
For the year, the company reported that its loss narrowed to $48.7 million, or $74.74 per share. Revenue was reported as $9.9 million.
In the final minutes of trading on Monday, the company's shares hit $1.39. A year ago, they were trading at $80.
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Nick Xenophon's disastrous showing in the South Australian election could have consequences for his party in Canberra.
The Nick Xenophon Team has already lost its balance of power status on the crossbench with Parliament's newest Senator, Tim Storer, turning his back on the Nick Xenophon Team and sitting as an independent.
And the party has been without a parliamentary leader ever since Nick Xenophon quit the Senate last year for his ill fated tilt at state politics.
Senator Stirling Griff is one of the three party members left to pick up the pieces.
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It was a very bad day at the office for the Cobblers on Saturday, as they suffered a 3-0 thumping at the hands of Rotherham United at Sixfields.
On a bitterly cold day, the Cobblers failed to produce any action of note to warm up their supporters, with the Millers cruising to a victory that keeps them on course for a place in the Sky Bet League One promotion play-offs.
The defeat saw Town drop back into the relegation zone, and with just nine matches left to play, time is running out for Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and his players to rescue themselves.
Chron photographer Sharon Lucey braved the cold to capture the action, and here are some of her images from the game.
KALAMAZOO, Mich. (WOOD) — Police are investigating after one person was hit by a train in Kalamazoo.
The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety confirmed it happened around 10 p.m. Monday along the tracks between E. Michigan Avenue and E. Water Street. That’s near HopCat.
The condition of the pedestrian who was struck is not currently known, a KDPS lieutenant told 24 Hour News 8.
The circumstances surrounding the incident are not yet known.
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Best Artist: Antonia Wright First, all you see is darkness. Then, in slow motion, a figure floats into view.
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August 14th marked the beginning of the 2017 season for many different fall sports.
We visited many schools today and will have much more in the coming days.
Hear from Washburn Rural and Hayden football teams below.
Catching up with Junction City AND Manhattan football today! @KSNTNews is ready for the coming season. @MattGKSNT @JonathanKSNT pic.twitter.com/4gtETRvcwp — Alex McLoon (@Alex_KSNT) August 15, 2017
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Credit: contains modified Copernicus Sentinel data (2015–17), processed by Norut On 20 May, over a million tonnes of dirt and rock buried part of California's Highway 1 along the Pacific coastline in the state's Big Sur region. In addition to cutting off the route, the landslide added some 5 hectares of land to the shoreline.
Sentinel-1's radar shows that the ground that slid down the mountain was moving in the two years before the landslide.
The radar data were processed using Small Baseline Subset interferometry (SBAS), a technique that can detect and monitor movements over wide areas with high sensitivity. In this image, red dots represent points where the ground was moving away from the satellite at a rate of more than 70 mm per year. Green dots show stable ground in the surrounding area.
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IBARAKI (TR) – Ibaraki Prefectural Police are searching for a man suspected in a shooting incident at an office in Kamisu City that left one person dead and another injured, reports TV Asahi (Feb. 15).
According to police, a male employee of an industrial waste management company entered the office and opened fire, hitting two male employees, at around 7:40 a.m.
One hurt employee, 49, was confirmed dead after arrival at a nearby hospital, fire authorities said, according to TBS News (Feb. 15). The other injured employee, 28, was conscious during transport to the hospital but the severity of his injuries are not known.
The shooter, believed to be aged in his 50s or 60s, fled the scene after the incident in a vehicle. Police are seeking his whereabouts.
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About Sporting Memories Network - Sheffield Central Library
Sporting Memories Network support older people across the UK living with dementia, depression and loneliness by engaging them in social activities and helping them to recall memories of watching or playing sport. By sharing memories of sporting moments and tapping into a passion for sport, Sporting Memories Network help people to connect with others and with their past, reawakening positive thoughts and feelings that otherwise remain hidden away. Many of the groups include the opportunity to take part in gentle exercise and to try out accessible sports as part of the sessions.
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Gizmodo:Kalanick has responded to Benchmark through a spokesperson via The New York Times : "Like many shareholders, I am disappointed and baffled by Benchmark's hostile actions, which clearly are not in the best interests of Uber and its employees on whose behalf they claim to be acting. Since 2009, building Uber into a great company has been my passion and obsession. I continue to work tirelessly with the board to identify and hire the best CEO to guide Uber into its next phase of growth and ensure its continued success."
April 28 Tianjin Printronics Circuit Corp :
* Sees net loss for H1 2017 to be 8 million yuan to 13 million yuan, compared to net loss of the same period in 2016 (28.5 million yuan)
* Comments that increased raw material costs is the main reason for the forecast
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Suspect Arrested For September Stabbing In Bridgeport
Four months after a Bridgeport man was stabbed in the abdomen, a suspect in the assault has been identified and arrested.
Douglas County Sheriff, Harvey Gjesdal, recaps the incident, which occurred September 24, 2017…
020218 Bport Stabbing Arrest 1 :33 “…but the suspect was gone.”
The suspect avoided apprehension for nearly four months. Douglas county Undersheriff, Kevin Morris says his luck ran out earlier this week…
020218 Bport Stabbing Arrest 2 :14 “…jail on these charges.”
The stabbing victim, identified as 21 year old Victor Valdovinos-Vazquez, of Bridgeport, is still recovering from those stab wounds.
Ending Extreme Poverty: Wives Of African Leaders Honours Jose Foundation
The Coalition of Wives of Presidents and Vice Presidents in Africa for Peace (COWAP) has honoured Nigerian international humanitarian organisation, Jose Foundation for its efforts and philanthropic activities in championing the cause of women and children in ending extreme poverty in Africa. The award was given to the humanitarian organisation at COWAP Innovation Gala and […]
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A five vehicle crash just west of Peachland on Highway 97C, the Okanagan Connector, has stopped eastbound traffic.
The accident was reported just after 7 p.m. Friday night near the Trepanier Bench off ramp.
Air bags had deployed in at least two vehicles that could be seen by a Global News camera person at the scene.
One vehicle involved had rolled on its side.
It is not known how many people were injured or the extent of injuries sustained.
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Quetta — Three suicide bombers attacked Pakistani police and paramilitary soldiers in the southwestern city of Quetta on Tuesday, killing six police and wounding another 15, officials said.
One bomber detonated his explosives near a police truck, provincial police chief Moazzam Jah Ansari said. Another seven police officers were wounded in that attack, he said.
"It is a suicide attack, and we have a confirmation that six of our police officials are dead," Ansari said.
Half an hour earlier, two suicide bombers tried to attack a paramilitary checkpoint on the city’s outskirts, but troops deployed there engaged them, a paramilitary officer said. He requested anonymity because the army was due to issue an official statement.
He said the troops had opened fire at the attackers, who detonated their explosives, wounding eight soldiers.
No one immediately claimed responsibility for the attacks.
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WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court is letting a death sentence stand for a southeastern Kansas man who fatally shot a sheriff during a 2005 drug raid.
The high court declined Monday to review Scott Cheever's case a second time. Cheever faces lethal injection for killing Greenwood County Sheriff Matt Samuels as Samuels tried to serve a warrant at Cheever's rural home about 75 miles northeast of Wichita.
Cheever acknowledged shooting Samuels, but his attorney argued Cheever was too high on methamphetamine for the crime to be premeditated.
The Kansas Supreme Court in 2012 ordered a new trial for Cheever because prosecutors used a court-ordered mental evaluation from a different trial against him. The U.S. Supreme Court reversed that decision in 2013.
The Kansas court then upheld Cheever's death sentence last year.
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A man found guilty in a fatal Saskatoon stabbing will spend at least 10 years in prison before he's eligible for parole.
Alvin Patrick Junior Naistus was sentenced last week after a jury convicted him last week of second-degree murder in the April 2015 death of William Johnston.
The sentence was what the defence had requested, while the Crown had asked for no parole eligibility for 14 years.
A second-degree murder conviction carries an automatic life sentence with no chance of parole for a minimum of 10 years.
NEW YORK (AP)—Michelle Obama has a picture to share.
On Thursday, the former first lady unveiled the cover for her upcoming memoir, “Becoming.” She posted that image, a smiling close-up shot taken by portrait photographer Miller Mobley, on her Instagram account. She wrote on Instagram that working on the book has been “meaningful and illuminating” and urged others to tell their stories.
“Becoming,” one of the year’s most anticipated books, comes out Nov. 13.
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FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) Police are investigating a motorcycle crash that left the driver in critical condition. Officers were called to the Northbound ramp of Interstates 69 and 469 around 7 p.m.
Police closed off one lane of the ramp while crews clean up from the crash.
NewsChannel 15 has a crew on scene. More information will be provided when it becomes available.
FILE - In this June 16, 2018 file photo Phil Mickelson plays a shot on the 11th tee during the third round of the U.S. Open Golf Championship in Southampton, N.Y. Mickelson will tee off Thursday, July 5, 2018 at A Military Tribute at The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, W.Va. The tournament is formerly known as The Greenbrier Classic. Frank Franklin II, file AP Photo
Two Dallas police officers were shot and with one of the officers dead today at a Home Depot Inc. store in Dallas, Texas. A civilian was also shot in the incident, according to the Dallas Police Department’s Twitter account.
Police said they did not know the condition of the civilian. The surviving officers was taken to a local hospital, one television station said.
Officials have been searching for a suspect, according to the local media reports. Live television footage from the local news showed several police cars outside the Home Depot store.
Officers are currently searching for the shooter. A source has informed local media that among law enforcement, a photo is circulating of 29-year-old Armando Juarez. He’s not a suspect at this time, but officers want to talk to about the shooting. The photo is a mugshot from January when he was arrested for unlawful use of a vehicle.
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INDIANAPOLIS -- If you owned one of the original Playstation 3 “phat” consoles that were released back in 2006, you may be owed some money.
PCMag.com reports that the original PS3 console – or the “phat” PS3 had the ability to install an alternative operating system but when the smaller “slim” model was released, the operating system functionality was removed because of security concerns.
Those changes resulted in a class action lawsuit which dragged on until a settlement was reached in 2016 allowing PS3 owners to claim $65 – but time’s almost up.
Anyone who owns a “phat” PS3 still has until April 15 to submit the claim form.
To file a claim, a person must have purchased their PS3 from an “authorized retailer” and include their PSN username and PS3 serial number. The offer is only good for 20GB, 40GB, 60GB and 80GB models.
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PET resin and sheet maker and recycler Octal Petrochemicals LLC is eying an eventual initial public stock offering that would help fuel the company's global expansion goals. Muscat, Oman-based Octal, which has a PET recycling operation near Cincinnati, also expects 16 percent sales growth this year, according to information released as part of Omani Industry Day this month.
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The deadline for Guam YTK Corp. to file its brief in response to the Port Authority of Guam’s appeal of a $14 million arbitration award has been extended to Jan. 12.
The port and Guam YTK entered into a development agreement in 2001 in which Guam YTK took possession and control of the port’s Hotel Wharf for five years with options to extend to a maximum of 45 years. Following a series of disputes, Guam YTK took its complaint to the Superior Court of Guam to compel arbitration. On Dec. 29, 2016, Judge Anita A. Sukola upheld the . . .
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It all started four weeks ago when the cleaning lady discovered that a library-goer had done his business on a book. "It was not a present surprise" says culture alderman Marc Snoeck in the daily Het Nieuwsblad. "The cleaning lady thought that somebody had had an accident, but soon it became clear that this was not the case."
The inappropriate behaviour was repeated on two consecutive Wednesdays. Marc Snoeck: "The first time it happened with a book on birds, the second time on a maths book and the third time on a CD! This is a very strange story!"
The municipal authorities have filed a complaint with the police who are now tasked with identifying the culprit. So far there is no suspect, but until anybody is caught the library loo is being locked.
LONDON, April 3 Yields on South Africa's sovereign dollar-bonds rose across the curve on Monday after S&P Global Ratings cut the country's sovereign credit rating to 'junk', citing fiscal policy risk following the sacking of finance minister Pravin Gordhan.
The yield on the country's benchmark 2026 issue jumped 9 basis points to 4.908 percent, according to Tradeweb data.
The cost of insuring South African government debt against default, five-year credit default swaps, jumped 2 basis points to 222 bps from Friday's close of 219 bps, according to data provider IHS Markit.
S&P reduced the credit rating to BB+ from BBB- and assigned a negative outlook. (Reporting by Karin Strohecker, edited by Mike Dolan)
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio police department is trying to grow its social media reach by promising to adopt a police cat through the local humane society if the department gets a certain number of Twitter followers.
The Toledo Police Department says it will adopt a cat from a local animal shelter if the department reaches 20,000 followers on its Twitter site.
The department issued the challenge after Toledo Assistant Fire Chief Karen Marquardt issued her own challenge to Police Chief George Kral to “get 10,000 followers” and to adopt a comfort cat.
Police officials say the cat will be used for therapeutic purposes.
The Toledo Area Humane Society says it will be excited to view the results and see which cat will get a home with the police.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (WTLV) – A Florida teen who survived a shark bite at Jacksonville’s Hanna Park says he plans to surf again.
“It hasn’t really kicked in,” Keanan Perry, 17, said.
“I still just wake up and I just feel injured, you know? I’m not like, ‘oh I got bit by a shark,’ just like ‘my foot’s hurt.’ That’s all I think.”
Perry said he was surfing and caught a wave all the way in to shore Friday and landed in a sandbar. As soon as his toes hit the sand, he felt something clamp down on his foot and ankle.
He never saw the shark and didn’t realize what happened until he pulled his foot out of the water.
“You can like see the rows of teeth on the very bottom. You can see it’s like nice, clean rows,” Perry said.
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - Shenzhen Kingdom Sci-Tech Co Ltd :
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"A Doll’s House", the classic by Henrik Ibsen, adapted by Frank McGuinness. Auditions will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. January 16th and 17th at Inspiration Studios, 1500 S. 73rd St., West Allis. The principals consist of 3 men and 2 women. There will be a need for an additional 2 adults and 2 children (7-10 yrs old). Audition will consist of reading from the scripts. A prepared monologue is suggested but not required.
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MAKURDI—Benue State government, in conjunction with African Development Bank, AfDB, is to commence the construction of 5,000 units of houses for victims of communal crisis in Agatu, Ado, Kwande and Guma Local Government areas of the state.
The state’s Commissioner for Housing, Mr. John Onoja, who made this known yesterday in Makurdi, said the projects will be located in areas that recorded cases of herdsmen insurgency and communal crisis to alleviate the sufferings of victims.
The commissioner said: “2000 of the units will be built in Agatu; Gbajimba will get 1,000 units; Agila, 1,000 and Moon in Kwande will also get 1,000 units.
“All we are waiting for at the moment is the right investor.”
To much of the outside world, gambling is a vice not worthy of mercy: It is a symptom of recklessness, of compulsiveness, of greed. But compulsive gambling is also an addiction — one that affects some three to four million people in the United States alone.
UPDATE: Police Release Name Of Victim In Fatal ATV Crash
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.– Sioux Falls Police say one man is dead after he lost control of his ATV and was ejected.
The incident happened shortly before 8 p.m. Saturday on West 37th Street and South Walts Avenue.
Police say the initial investigation showed the man was driving east on west 37th street and according to witnesses the ATV was going at a high rate of speed.
The witness said the driver lost control of the ATV while coming around a curve and hit a tree ejecting the driver.
The man was not wearing a helmet and suffered a head injury. The witness then attempted to give first aid and contacted emergency services.
Police say Joshua Neal, a 24-year-old from Columbus, Ohio, died as a result of his injuries.
Alcohol or drugs are not considered to be a factor in the crash at this time.
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ATLANTA - Meet Vladimir Bratovich, a carnival sideshow performer.
Vlad has spent his life in an interesting career driving city to city performing his acts of strength in front of anyone who is willing to watch.
He is a member of the "Romani people" known as "gypsies" to many Americans, but the word "Gypsy" is considered offensive in the Romani community.
Vlad can pull cars with his neck and even will put a noose around his neck to allow others to play tug of war. He is able to be tasered for 30 seconds without going down and can even hammer nails into his nose.
11Alive's Joe Floccari caught up with Vlad at MomoCon in Atlanta, Ga.
Vlad and a group of other sideshow performers created a comic book written and drawn by sideshow performers called "Sideshow of Psychosis" The comic book is about the interesting lives they live.
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A handout photo made available by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) shows the Soyuz rocket inside Building 112 prior to being rolled out by train to the launch pad at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, March 19, 2018. Expedition 55 crewmembers Ricky Arnold and Drew Feustel of NASA and Oleg Artemyev of Roscosmos are scheduled to launch at 1:44 p.m. Eastern time (11:44 p.m. Baikonur time) on March 21 and will spend the next five months living and working aboard the International Space Station (ISS), NASA said. Joel Kowsky, NASA HANDOUT via EPA-EFE
March 19(Reuters) - Jiangxi Sanxin Medtec Co Ltd
* Sees FY 2018 Q1 net profit could rise up to 15 percent, or to be 6.6 million yuan to 7.5 million yuan
* Says FY 2017 Q1 net profit was 6.6 million yuan
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15:23 Reported News Briefs Av 22, 5777 , 14/08/17 Av 22, 5777 , 14/08/17 'It's a shame Dad isn't with us' Read more For the first time since the terror attack which murdered their father, the Salomon children have some summer fun. ► ◄ Last Briefs
A few days ago, Twins fan and Baseball Prospectus writer Matthew Trueblood tackled one of the Twins' biggest offseason questions : what exactly can Twins fans expect from Miguel Sano? Part of the uncertainty stems from Sano's singularity. 21st-century Twins fans are not accustomed to players who post an .835 OPS and 162-game averages of 36 homers and 245 strikeouts.
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Greenwich Reform Synagogue Family Passover Seder Saturday, March 31, 5-8 p.m., 92 Orchard Street, Cos Cob.
Enjoy a congregational family seder on the second night of Passover, led by Rabbi Jordie. The menu includes matzoh ball soup, brisket with carrots and onions, latkes with apple chutney, and flourless chocolate cake.
RSVP required by March 27.
Cost: Children 4 and under, free; 5-12, $18, 13 and over, $36.
The Senate has voted overwhelmingly to approve new sanctions against Russia to punish Moscow for meddling in the 2016 election and its aggression in other parts of the world.
The chamber passed the bipartisan sanctions legislation 97-2. The measure has been attached to a bill imposing penalties on Iran that the Senate is currently debating and also has strong support.
Lawmakers are taking action against Russia in the absence of a forceful response from President Donald Trump. The president has sought to improve relations with Moscow and rejected the implication that Russian hacking of Democratic emails tipped the election his way.
But Trump's secretary of state, Rex Tillerson, says he agrees with members of Congress who want Russia held accountable for its meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
DuPage courthouse evacuated for less than half hour, everyone OK
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The DuPage County Judicial Center was evacuated for less than a half hour this morning.
At the time, 9:53 a.m., authorities said the evacuation was not a drill.
But it was later learned that the alarmed appeared to have been triggered by construction debris caused in a renovation of offices.
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Defending champion Novak Djokovic had a slow start to his first match of 2017 before prevailing 7-6 (1), 6-3 over Jan-Lennard Struff in the first round of the Qatar Open on Monday.
Second-seeded Djokovic trailed 4-0 in the opener before recovering to 5-5 and finally finding his form in the tiebreaker, where his 63rd-ranked German opponent won only one point.
The second-ranked Serb broke serve in the first and last games of the second set to close out the match.
Djokovic next plays either Horacio Zeballos or Florian Mayer in the second round.
Top-seeded Andy Murray plays 69th-ranked Jeremy Chardy of France in his opener on Tuesday.
Murray, who took the top ranking from Djokovic at the end of last year, was in action on Monday with Mariusz Fyrstenberg in the doubles. The pair lost to David Marrero and Nenad Zimonjic 6-2, 6-4.
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NEW YORK — Claire's, the mall chain that has pierced the ears of millions of teens, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
The company said Monday that its stores will remain open as it restructures its debt.
It's just the latest retailer to seek bankruptcy protection, close stores or go out of business entirely. Toys R Us announced last week that it would close or sell all its stores after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last year.
Claire's said Monday it is “confident” it will emerge from bankruptcy protection in September, having reduced its debt by nearly $2 billion. It said it can compete with the shift to online shopping, arguing that its “iconic ear piercing services are unmatched and cannot be replicated online.”
Claire's, based in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, said it has pierced more than 100 million ears since it began offering the service 40 years ago.
The company was founded in the 1960s.
LEWES, Del. (AP/WBOC)- A sick loggerhead turtle has been rescued from Delaware waters and sent to rehab.
A U.S. Coast Guard crew on Monday spotted the 252-pound (114-kilogram) loggerhead turtle, nicknamed Tammie, with a biota-encrusted shell. Marine Education, Research and Rehabilitation Institute Executive Director Suzanne Thurman said the biota, which are live creatures like barnacles, were one of the heaviest loads she had seen, and indicated that the turtle had been moving slowly for a long time.
Thurman said the turtle had buoyancy issues, usually attributed to infection, which could prevent it from diving and gathering food, such as crabs.
The rescue required two boats because of Tammie's weight. The turtle has been sent to Sea Turtle Recovery in West Orange, N.J., for long-term rehabilitation.
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The Krewe of Gemini celebrate their Grand Ball XXVIII on Saturday, Feb. 11 with this year’s theme “Salute America.”
The Bossier City-based Krewe had tables decorated to depict their members’ respective floats.
You can see a gallery of images from the event below. All photos by Stacey Tinsley:
Gaviglio (2-1) took the loss Wednesday against the Red Sox, allowing four runs on seven hits while striking out four across six innings.
Gaviglio was hurt by the long ball in this one, as a pair of homers -- a solo shot from Eduardo Nunez and a two-run homer from J.D. Martinez -- accounted for three of the four runs charged to the righty.The 28-year-old has now served up a pair of homers in two straight starts (12 innings) after keeping the ball in the yard through his first three appearances (9.2 innings) of the season. He still owns a serviceable 3.63 ERA and 16:3 K:BB across three starts (17.1 innings) this season, and figures to stick in the rotation for at least one more turn with Marcus Stroman (shoulder) not yet ready to return. Next up is a difficult matchup at home against the Yankees.
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ROCK ISLAND, Ill. (AP) — Authorities say two people have died after a tree branch fell on spectators during a fireworks display in western Illinois.
The Rock Island County Sheriff's Office says the branch fell from a large oak tree outside the county courthouse in Rock Island around 9:40 p.m. Tuesday.
Dozens were sitting near the tree watching the fireworks when the branch fell about 25 feet (8 meters) and crushed some of the spectators. Some of those who weren't hurt tried to lift the branch to free the people trapped beneath.
Authorities said 61-year-old Daniel Mendoza Sr. of Rock Island was pronounced dead at the scene. Seventy-two-year-old Lawrence Anderson of Moline died at a hospital.
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Five other people were injured.
BEIJING (AP) — Authorities in China’s far western Xinjiang region say eight people were killed, including three assailants, in the latest outbreak of violence in the volatile region.
According to a statement posted on the local government’s website, the attack occurred Tuesday evening in Pishan county in southern Xinjiang, home to China’s ethnic Uighur minority. It said the three also injured five others before police killed them.
Uighurs are predominantly Muslim, Turkic-speaking people who have long chafed under the rule of Beijing, more than 1,800 miles (3,000 km) away from the provincial capital of Urumqi. The government statement did not identify the attackers or say whether they were linked to Uighur separatists who have been blamed for previous attacks in Chinese cities.
Calls to local police went unanswered Wednesday.
This Canada goose was found with a blow dart hanging in its neck at Kissing Camels Golf Course in Colorado Springs. It is one of many wildlife animals that have been targeted and harassed with darts. Colorado Parks and Wildlife Courtesy photo
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SONOMA COUNTY (KRON) — Sonoma County has now reported its first flu death this season.
It’s reported there is at least a dozen severe cases of the flu in adults under 65, but until now, no deaths.
No details are being released yet about the victim.
County officials continue to urge people to get the vaccine.
Here are the current total of Bay Area flu deaths:
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Former 'Hills' star Lauren Conrad announces pregnancy
Lauren Conrad is celebrating the new year by announcing she's expecting a baby.
The 30-year-old former star of MTV's "Laguna Beach" and "The Hills" posted a picture of her sonogram on Instagram on Monday with the note, "I have a feeling 2017 is going to be the best year yet."
This will be the first child for Conrad and her 36-year-old musician husband, William Tell. The couple married in 2014.
FILE - In this Oct. 17, 2015, file photo, Lauren Conrad arrives at the Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic at Will Rogers State Historic Park in Pacific Palisades, Calif. Conrad announced that she was expecting a baby Jan. 1, 2017. The former MTV reality star posted a picture of her sonogram with the note, ¿I have a feeling 2017 is going to be the best year yet.¿ (Photo by Rich Fury/Invision/AP, File)
NEW YORK — Serena Williams has launched a fashion collection soon after participating in her first major tennis tournament in 16 months, dressed in a black “warrior princess” catsuit, no less.
But don’t look for her French Open outfit among the athleisure, office and evening clothes on her new namesake website, the only place her duds are available.
Following collaborations with HSN and Nike, Williams’ “Serena” line includes an “S” motif and comfortable price points.
The letter adorns bralettes and high briefs, along with a T-shirt with the name of her childhood home, Compton.
She says she hopes to inspire women to own their own “s” words, like strong, sexy, sophisticated, sassy, smart, silly and spontaneous.
Prices range from US$40 for the logo T-shirt to US$215 for a gold and black anorak jacket.
LONDON — British police have arrested an intruder who scaled scaffolding and got onto the roof of Parliament.
London's Metropolitan Police force says officers were called late Wednesday morning "to reports of a man acting suspiciously" near an entrance to the building. The man then climbed a fence and scaled scaffolding to the roof.
Parliament's Big Ben clock tower is currently covered in scaffolding for repair work.
The force says officers arrested the man for trespassing. The incident is not being treated as terrorism-related.
Photos showed armed police officers in the scaffolding after the arrest.
The intruder entered the grounds of Parliament at the Carriage Gates entrance. That's where a police officer was stabbed to death in March 2017 by an attacker who also ran down several pedestrians on nearby Westminster Bridge.
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's show is an explosion of energy with soaring harmonies, a banjo player that scissor-kicks in the air, a string bass that will shake your chest, and a beat that will have your foot stomping through the floor. Every song is a unique twist on what is generally dubbed as folk music. One moment they are blasting through a jubilant bluegrass tune, headbanging and careening around the stage, and in the next, Sophia, their fiddler is dancing the Charleston during what can only be described as a modern folk swing dance song.
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Every May, the Down to Earth Garden Club holds a special plant sale community fundraiser. The plants are grown, nurtured and generously donated by each club member. This community benefit will be held rain or shine. Natives, Herbs, Fruits, Vegetables, Perennials, Wildflowers, Grasses, Hostas, Shrubs, Trees, Annuals, Container Gardens, Succulents, Irises, Decorative Containers, Gardening Books, and many plants for sun or shade will be available for purchase during this spring event.
The 2018 sale is on Saturday, May 12th, from 9 A.M. to 12 P.M. at Woodland Christian Church.
Austin-based Twin Liquors will open a store , at 5876 Creekside Forest Dr. in The Woodlands, Feb. 17, 2017. Austin-based Twin Liquors will open a store , at 5876 Creekside Forest Dr. in The Woodlands, Feb. 17, 2017.
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FILE - In this May 4, 2017 file photo, President Donald Trump holds up a signed executive order aimed at easing an IRS rule limiting political activity for churches in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington. In an order that undercuts federal protections for LGBT people, Attorney General Jeff Sessions issued a sweeping directive to agencies Friday to do as much as possible to accommodate those who claim their religious freedoms are being violated. Trump announced plans for the directive last May in a Rose Garden ceremony where he was surrounded by religious leaders. Since then, religious conservatives have anxiously awaited the Justice Department guidance. Evan Vucci AP Photo
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UGHELLI—ONE person was, last Tuesday, killed by unidentified gunmen in the Ojokor area of Ughelli, Delta State, in what sources described as a cult-related attack.
Though details of the deceased could not be ascertained at press time, eyewitnesses at the scene of the incident disclosed that he was shot twice by his assailants, who immediately fled the scene of the incident thereafter.
One of the eyewitnesses, a resident in the area, told Vanguard that the incident occurred at about 2p.m., adding “we heard gunshots in the area only to be told that some cultists shot a boy who was drinking with others at a bar.
“He was shot in the head and later confirmed dead on his way to the hospital.”
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) – Registration for the Skyway 10k run across the Sunshine Skyway Bridge is closed.
The event reached its maximum 7,000 participant capacity only five days after being announced. The event will be held on March 4.
Anyone interested in volunteering or sponsoring the 10k can still do so by going online or emailing info@skyway10k.com.
The run will begin on I-275 at the area area just south of the bridge and end at the rest area on the north side of the bridge, a total of 10 kilometers, or 6.2 miles.
All proceeds from the event will support the Armed Forces Families Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides 100 percent of funds raised to projects that help military families.
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PHENIX CITY, Ala. — Residents enjoying the Phenix City Riverwalk were joined by a startling guest Monday.
Viewers sent these photos to WRBL of a bobcat taking a stroll along the Riverwalk disc golf course.
Reporters showed the photos to an expert at Oxbow Meadows Environmental Learning Center. They confirm the sighting was definitely a bobcat, likely looking for food.
The expert also says most bobcats won’t bother people as long as you don’t provoke or startle them.
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine officials say the government is considering adding airports to serve the capital Manila and nearby areas, including a sprawling airport city complex that could handle 100 million passengers a year.
Manila’s congested international airport once was dubbed the world’s worst airport in surveys by travel website The Guide to Sleeping in Airports.
Improvements have allowed it to escape that listing since 2015, but it remains overly congested.
Transport Undersecretary Roberto Lim said a multi-airport system could include the present airport in Manila, an expanded Clark airport northwest of the capital that could handle 8 million passengers per year, another 2,500-hectare (6,177.5 acre) airport in Bulacan, also north of Manila, and possibly yet another airport and seaport in the former U.S. naval station in Cavite province adjacent to Manila.
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YEREVAN. - The terrible fire in Khosrov Forest State Reserve is indicative of great omissions in the technical equipment of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Armenia.
Former Minister of Nature Protection of Armenia Karine Danielyan said the aforementioned on Monday, referring upon the request of Armenian News – NEWS.am to the fire in the reserve.
The environmentalist recalled that in the absence of a road network, putting out the fire without the help of aviation is extremely problematic. “But it is apparent that there is no enough equipment. This is a very great omission. We constantly speak about the climate changes and warming but there is no serious approach to the prevention of calamities,” the expert noted.
In her words, large fires sparked in the Armenian forests before as well, but the fire of such a scale in Khosrov Forest is unprecedented. “This is a very tragic incident,” Danielyan noted.
Khosrov Forest is a home to 30 species of reptiles, 50 species of mammals and 130 species of birds.
LAHORE, Aug 14 (APP): Chief Minister Punjab Muhammad
Shehbaz Sharif on Monday paid a visit to Manawan Hospital
and reviewed arrangements there.
Accompanied by provincial Minister for Primary &
Secondary Health Khawaja Imran Nazir and MS Hospital, he
inquired the patients about the provision of medicines
by the hospital administration.
Speaking on the occasion, the chief minister said the
government was making day and night efforts for improvement
in health sector. He said, huge funds had been allocated
for this vitally important sector.
Ethiopia’s Sule Gedo waited until the final 800 meters to break away from countrywoman Tsehay Desalegn and Kenya’s Hellen Jepkurgat to win the women’s race in 2:33:52.
Desalegn finished in 2:33.58, followed by Jepkurgat, the 2017 winner, in 2:34:03
Sule Gedo from Ethiopa is your 2018 #LAMarathon Elite Women champion! Welcome to Santa Monica, Sule, and congratulations! pic.twitter.com/2N6XrYsLIo — City of Santa Monica (@santamonicacity) March 18, 2018
Congrats to our first place #LAMarathon Finishers! Male Wheel Winner Krige Schabort; Wheel Female Winner Michelle Wheeler; Elite Male Winner Weldon Kirui; and the Elite Female Winner Sule Gedo! pic.twitter.com/zhUYtkdXbm — Santa Monica Police (@SantaMonicaPD) March 18, 2018
THOUSANDS of young teenagers are being protected from meningitis and three other diseases following an immunisation programme.
School nurses led by Solent NHS Trust will be vaccinating Year 9 pupils in Portsmouth schools against meningitis, tetanus, diphtheria and polio.
Pupils in Years 10 and 11 will continue to be offered the vaccination from their GP.
Lorraine Fenner, clinical modern matron for school nursing service, said: ‘Meningitis is a rare but life-threatening inflammation of the brain and blood poisoning disease.
‘It has been on the rise since 2009 in England and there’s no sign of the numbers declining.
‘As teenagers get older, their risk of being infected increases hence this programme to protect them now.
‘Working in partnership with schools, we are already delivering flu and HPV immunisation and are, naturally, excited about the opportunity to offer even further protection to young people.’ Parents will be receiving further information through their schools along with a consent form.
NEW YORK — Graduate teaching and research assistants at Columbia University have walked off the job to try to pressure the university to recognize their decision to unionize.
The graduate students set up a picket line outside the main campus administration building Tuesday. They say their strike will last one week.
Teaching and research assistants at Columbia voted overwhelmingly in 2016 for representation by the United Auto Workers. The university said in January that it would not bargain with the graduate students.
Provost John Coatsworth said the university would instead ask a federal appeals court to rule on whether student assistants are workers with the right to collective bargaining.
Columbia administrators did not immediately comment on the strike.
The last day of classes at Columbia is April 30. Finals start May 4.
Seventh grade teacher Alexandra Checka spoke in favor of a racial and ethnic equity policy. FWISD School Board voted on first reading of a racial and ethnic equity policy on Tuesday.
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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Buffalo Police are looking into a very disturbing video depicting child pornography that has been circulating on Facebook Friday.
Police have opened an investigation into the matter and the FBI has been notified. It’s unclear whether the video originated in Buffalo.
Police say you could be charged with a federal crime for sharing the video on social media.
We’ll have more information as it becomes available.
A Southwest Airlines jet made an emergency landing in California following reports that a passenger lit up a cigarette in a bathroom.
Southwest says Flight 1250 from Los Angeles to San Francisco was diverted Wednesday.
The plane landed safely at San Jose Mineta International Airport, about 50 miles (80 kilometers) south of San Francisco.
The airline says the passenger accused of smoking was turned over to law enforcement.
The remaining 32 passengers were placed on other aircraft to continue their trips.
MOSCOW, April 13 Risks linked to possible outflows from Russia's OFZ market are low, the central bank's First Deputy Governor Ksenia Yudayeva said on Thursday.
Russian rouble-denominated government bonds, so-called OFZs, are a foreign investor favourite and have seen large inflows recently, drawn by their relatively high yields.
Yudayeva said inflows into the OFZ market were rather stable. She added that the peak of foreign debt redemptions for Russian companies had passed but that high oil price volatility remained a risk for the Russian currency market. (Reporting by Elena Fabrichnaya; Writing by Alexander Winning; Editing by Christian Lowe)
She’s Married: LeToya Luckett Jumps The Broom With Tommicus Walker
Congratulations are in order for LeToya Luckett! The 3rd coast beauty just jumped the broom with fiancee Tommicus Walker.
The two got engaged back in August when Walker suprised Luckett with a proposal in front of friends and family. Over the weekend LeToya and Tommicus got hitched! At the ceremony Luckett twerked in her wedding dress to UGK’s “Take It Off”.
Essence released the first photos of their wedding in an IG post. More flicks of their the wedded bliss will surface soon, but we found a few early, take a look!
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What would an American history book look like if it was written by President Donald Trump? Seth Meyers’ “Late Night” team has some ideas.
Although the show is on hiatus this week, the team released “Donald J. Trump’s Salute to American Independence” online for the Fourth of July.
Please help a fellow Yorkshire man with his struggling Fantasy Rugby Team..... I noticed that Ridyard was kicking last week against Catalans (great victory by the way) even though Broughy was on the field. Who do you think will be kicking on Friday night?
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CHICAGO (AP) - Prosecutors want the maximum 15-year prison term for a young Chicago-area man who sought to join an al-Qaida-linked group fighting Bashar Assad's regime in Syria.
They requested the sentence in a court filing Thursday for Abdella Ahmad Tounisi's (too-NEE'-see), who was 18 when arrested in an FBI internet sting in 2013. He has pleaded guilty to attempting to offer material support to foreign terrorists.
Tounisi's lawyers want a seven-year term. They say their client felt isolated as a Muslim in the U.S. and that his decision to travel to Syria reflected his immaturity. They insist he's tried to change since then.
Prosecutors say Tounisi persisted even after a friend was arrested on terrorism charges in 2012, and after relatives expressed concern about his interest in Syria.
Sentencing is Oct. 19.
NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. — A Florida high school student is accused of making a threat on Facebook to kill one of her former teachers.
Pasco County Sheriff’s officials said in a news release that 18-year-old Desiree Zio posted on the social media site that she was going to find the River Ridge High School teacher and fatally stab her. She was arrested Sunday night in New Port Richey.
The report said Zio admitted to posting the threat. She’s charged with making a written threat to kill or do bodily harm. A lawyer isn’t listed on jail records.
Officials say Zio is a high school senior who attends classes at Marchman Technical College.
School district spokeswoman Linda Cobbe tells local news outlets that Zio will face disciplinary action that could include expulsion.
A Kirkby man hurled a brick through his friend’s window after they rowed over some tools, a court heard.
Russell Stevenson, 35, of Walesby Drive, admitted criminal damage, when he appeared at Mansfield Magistrates Court, on Monday.
The court heard Stevenson had been assaulted when the tools were returned to him, at an address on Chatsworth Street, in Sutton, on September 30.
“He felt quite disappointed and hurt emotionally,” said Morgan Hogarth, mitgating. “He went outside in a rage, picked up a brick and threw it through the window.”
The court heard Stevenson received a fine at Nottingham Magistrates Court, for criminal damage, in November 2016.
He was fined £80, and ordered to pay £100 compensation, as well as a victim surcharge of £30.
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Homeless students across the area won't be left out on prom night thanks to local groups.Carla's Closet, a program of "This Woman's Work," hosted the Project Prom Dress Drive at One Delta Plaza Educational Center.Since Hurricane Harvey, over 22,000 students are still considered homeless in the area.
Buffalo's Stephanie Reid, center, cuts between Florida State's Chatrice White, left, and AJ Alix as she attempts a shot in the second round game of the NCAA women's college basketball tournament, Monday, March 19, 2018, in Tallahassee, Fla. Steve Cannon AP Photo
The Tigers are back in the win column after a big second half against Mt. Vernon and a 62-28 victory in the 44Blitz Game of the Week.
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WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump is punting on the question of who will win the Super Bowl.
The president was asked by reporters Friday if he had a prediction and took a pass.
He says: "I better not get involved."
Trump is spending the weekend at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida.
The New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles meet Sunday in the 2018 Super Bowl.
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Formula 1's new 'Shield' concept will make its public debut earlier than expected.
Formula 1's new 'Shield' concept will make its public debut earlier than expected.
It was previously reported that the FIA would begin testing the new head protection on F1 cars during free practice in Monza and Singapore, in September.
However, it has now emerged that the reportedly transparent cockpit-integrated device will actually now be tested for the first time at Silverstone, for practice ahead of July's British Grand Prix.
It is believed that the first car to be fitted with the Shield will be the Ferrari, with other teams to follow in September.
"There are a lot of question marks over it," admitted Force India's Andy Green. "There's a lot of work to do in the timeframe we have been given."
Red Bull's Paul Monaghan agreed: "We are going to be very tight to get this onto a car for 2018."
The news follows a recent meeting between the teams and the FIA.
Aww… This #CarryYourWifeOnYourHead2017 Trend is too Cute!
On the second day of 2017, married men on Twitter NG decided to trend the hashtag #CarryYourWifeOnYourHead2017. They shared beautiful photos of their wives with short notes of praise. See them below: The comedians, advisers, and single fellows also came to play.
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PORTLAND, Maine — A New Hampshire-based helicopter service has begun its expansion into Portland, Maine.
Seacoast Helicopters began service to Portland this week, offering tours of the city’s historic downtown, Casco Bay islands, and lighthouses around Portland.
Bruce Cultrera, president and CEO, said the service is starting with one helicopter at the Portland International Jetport. More helicopters will be brought in, if needed.
The service started with a single pilot and a single helicopter at the Pease International Tradeport, but now has six helicopters and nine pilots.
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The parent company of South Carolina Electric & Gas Co. is offering the site of a failed nuclear reactor project to the state-owned utility Santee Cooper.
The State newspaper reported SCANA proposed giving the Fairfield County site to Santee Cooper so the project could be preserved and perhaps finished later.
SCE&G and Santee Cooper abandoned the effort July 31 after spending more than $9 billion.
The newspaper said choosing not to preserve the site is part of SCANA’s strategy to show it has abandoned the effort and deserves a $2 billion tax write-off.
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Santee Cooper worries that accepting ownership of the site would stick its customers with the full cost of maintaining the site. Santee Cooper doesn’t like a provision to prevent it from suing SCANA over the failed project.
Kolkata: In a tragic incident, two college students were crushed to death after a bus hit them on Saturday; leading to clashes between locals and police officials.The accident took place at the crossing on the Eastern Metropolitan Bypass around 11.45 am.It happened when the bus ignored the traffic signal and ran over the two boys.The accused driver has been arrested.Immediately after the incident, the angry locals pelted stones and torched four buses, lashed out at police officials for not controlling the traffic and instead demanding money from other vehicles.The mob also hurled stones at the police vehicles and set a fire tender on fire.To control the mob, the cops had to report to tear gas and baton-charge the mob to disperse them."We have been talking to local people and area domination operation has been carried out," the police officer said.
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. - St. Johns County deputies arrested 32-year-old Lacie Schuman early Monday and charged her with DUI, driving with a suspended license and child neglect.
According to the report, deputies got a call just after 2 a.m. about a reckless driver on Cypress Links Boulevard in Elkton. The report says a deputy spotted a car leaving the road and driving onto the shoulder three separate times. The deputy stopped the vehicle and reported smelling a strong odor of alcohol from the car and the driver.
Schuman reportedly told the deputy she did not have a license and that it was suspended. The deputy also reported a 2-year-old boy was not properly restrained in a car seat, that Schuman was slurring her speech and became extremely loud. The report says Schuman refused a field sobriety test and breath sample. It also says that she told them "she knows the game."
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Liz Dunn, Pro4ma founder and CEO, and Simeon Siegel, Normura Instinet analyst, discuss the potential impact on Nike and the sector as a whole as fallout continues from misconduct investigations.
BRUSSELS (AP) — European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker says that, despite concerns about Romania's justice system in the European Union, he has "every confidence" in it and has no intention of triggering a process that could lead to the suppression of Romania's EU voting rights over lapses in the rule of law.
In a press conference with Romanian President Klaus Iohannis, Juncker insisted Wednesday that the rule of law in the former Communist nation has made "remarkable progress," which "must be considered irreversible."
Last week, the EU warned Romania about reneging on its commitment to fight corruption and wants the country's parliament to rethink its approach to new justice laws.
Iohannis said it was essential to guarantee the independence of his nation's justice system and said "we will manage this."
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A Rhode Island company is going to build a wind farm that will be 10 times the size of the nation's first offshore wind farm.
Deepwater Wind says the new 400-megawatt wind farm will also create more than 800 jobs in Rhode Island.
Democratic Gov. Gina Raimondo and other officials visited the Port of Providence on Wednesday for the announcement.
Massachusetts and Rhode Island announced offshore wind projects last week aimed at delivering 1,200 megawatts of energy, enough to power about 600,000 homes.
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The company also built the nation's first offshore wind farm off Block Island, Rhode Island. It has five turbines. This latest project will have up to 50 turbines south of Martha's Vineyard.
Deepwater Wind's CEO says it will be "an enormous clean energy machine."
MOSCOW—Russian President Vladimir Putin paid a surprise visit to a military air base in Syria, marking a mission-accomplished moment for the leader months ahead of a presidential election.
Mr. Putin landed Monday at Hmeimim air base, a military outpost in Syria’s Latakia province that has been the main launching point for Russian warplanes backing the forces of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. In remarks to Russian troops, he claimed victory, saying Russian forces and their allies had “defeated the most battle-ready grouping...
WRENTHAM, Mass. (AP) — A carrier full of kittens has been rescued from the side of a Massachusetts highway.
WCVB-TV reports two drivers called police and animal control Tuesday when they noticed a cat carrier on the side of Interstate 495.
Police the five kittens were inside the “steaming hot” carrier have been brought to King Phillip Animal Rescue in Plainville.
The kittens appear to be fine, but one’s condition is unclear. The carrier was under the hot sun for an unknown length of time before being reported.
The kittens are so small that they’re being syringe and bottle fed for the next two weeks. Cat-lovers are encouraged to donate kitten formula to the rescue effort. Police are seeking the public’s help in identifying who left the carrier on the side of the highway.
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CARACAS, March 29 Venezuela's state oil company PDVSA said on Wednesday a spill at its main exporting port Jose had been halted without any impact on crude shipments from the terminal.
"Operations of production and shipment of crudes from the Hugo Chavez Orinoco Belt were not compromised and continue with absolute normality," it said in a statement. (Reporting by Deisy Buitrago; Writing by Andrew Cawthorne)
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The Citizen Police Academy returns for its third year Tuesday, March 28, to connect the community and the police by educating participants about various aspects of police work.
Participants will gain insight into how their police department works and provides services to the community.
Crime scene investigation, firearms, Tasers, speed enforcement, DUI enforcement, and search and seizure — these are just some of the topics that will be covered at the academy, which meets every Tuesday from 6 to 9 p.m. for eight weeks.
Classes will be held at police headquarters located at 76 East Ridge Road.
Applicants must be 18 years old at the time of application and should live or work in Ridgefield.
An application can be found at the town’s website, www.ridgefieldct.org. Click on forms and documents at the top of the page, scroll to police, and click View All. The application will be the third form listed.
The Nigerian Naira on Tuesday, February 14, remained low against the U.S dollar at the parallel or black segment of the Nigerian foreign exchange market, trading at the rate of N506.
Meanwhile, the local currency dropped one point against the British Pound Sterling at the parallel market trading at N618 from the N617 it traded on Friday, February 10. Against the Euro, the naira trade at N530 from the N531rate of last week.
At the official interbank or Spot FX market, the Nigerian currency remained at 305.25/dollar, same rate it has been trading since last August.
The naira, on Friday, February 10, tumbled to a record low at the parallel or black segment of the Nigerian foreign exchange market, trading for N506 to the U.S dollar.
The market has remained volatile since the beginning of 2017, exchanging in the range of N490 to N500 as the demand for dollar continues to surge.
BROOKLINE, Mass. (AP) – Residents of a Boston suburb have voted to rename the elementary school once attended by John F. Kennedy because it was named for a former slave owner.
Town meeting members in Brookline voted Tuesday 171-19 to change the name of the Edward Devotion School.
It will be known as the Coolidge Corner School, after its neighborhood, until a new name can be approved at next spring’s town meeting.
Deborah Brown, who proposed the change, said, “No child should have to walk into a school named for someone who enslaved people.”
Opponents called the name change an empty gesture that doesn’t address racism’s underlying causes.
Devotion, who died in 1744, left money to the town on the condition it is used for a school.
The future president attended from kindergarten through third grade.
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BECKLEY, WV (WOAY)- Do you enjoy writing? But don’t know how to get involved in a group or even where to turn to?
Well, Literacy Connections Writing Group at Beckley Art Center is seeking writers.
The group writes a variety of short stories, plays, memories, poems and even rants.
If you are interested in joining the group, a meeting will be held on May 1, 2018 at 7p.m. at the Beckley Art Center.
For more information you can contact the Beckley Art Center at BeckleyArtGroup@gmail.com
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NEW YORK, April 20 The U.S. bond market's gauges on inflation expectations on Thursday extended their earlier rise following a solid auction of $16 billion worth of five-year Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (TIPS).
The five-year inflation breakeven rate, or the yield difference between five-year TIPS and regular five-year Treasury notes, was last at 1.80 percent. It touched 1.73 percent on Tuesday, which was the lowest since Dec. 20, Tradeweb and Reuters data showed. (Reporting by Richard Leong; Editing by Chris Reese)
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KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian government should introduce shariah-compliant uniforms for flight stewardesses serving the country's airline companies in portraying its image as a Muslim country, said senator Hanafi Mamat on Tuesday (Dec 12).
The UMNO division head for Pasir Mas said the move would not hurt the airline companies because their survival depended on delivery of service quality.
"We are proud that Malaysia is an Islamic country with its own cultural identity, but when our flight stewardesses dress sexily and disrespectfully, this will give tourists who use the services of our national carriers the wrong impression.
"The time has come for the government to provide new uniform guidelines which will portray Malaysia as a Muslim country with strong Eastern values," he said during the debate on the Supply Bill 2018 at the Dewan Negara.
Kachikwu visits Shell, Total over PIB, JVs
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ERC teams on Sunday distributed hundreds of food parcels at the Sheikh Moussa Mosque in the village of Al Sharaf in the As Silw District of Taiz, as part of the third phase of its aid distribution campaign.
The distribution of food parcels and basic supplies to villages in As Silw is part of the ERC’s efforts to improve local conditions and the services provided to local residents experiening adverse conditions.
In a statement to the Emirates News Agency, WAM, Juma Abdullah Al Mazrouei, Head of the ERC Team in Aden, said that the UAE’s support for Yemen is part of the desire of the wise leadership, led by President
His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to support Yemenis and help them overcome their tough conditions. The ERC is intensifying its humanitarian, relief and development support for Yemen and
its people, he added.
The residents of As Silw District praised the ERC’s role in rescuing them and thanked the UAE’s leadership, government and people for their support.
The Democratic Republic of Congo declared the end of the yellow fever outbreak in that country today following a similar announcement in Angola on 23 December 2016, bringing an end to the outbreak in both countries after no new confirmed cases were reported from both countries for the past six months. " We are able to declare the end of one of the largest and most challenging yellow fever outbreak in recent years through the strong and coordinated response by national authorities, local health workers and partners," said Dr Matshidiso Moeti, the World Health Organization Regional Director for Africa, commending the unprecedented and immense response to the outbreak.
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A mother in Michigan is going to jail because of her vaccine beliefs.
Rebecca Bredow got into a court battle with her ex-husband over the issue of vaccinations.
The court sided with the ex and Bredow had until today to vaccinate her son or go to jail.
She was sentenced for contempt of court after disregarding the court order to have her son vaccinated on Wednesday.
"I would rather sit behind bars standing up for what I believe in, than giving in to something I strongly don't believe in," Bredow said.
Now, she'll be sitting in jail for seven days for her beliefs.
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Monday morning is the coldest start the Tampa Bay area has had so far this season.
Temperatures in the area will fall between 27 to 32 degrees.
A freeze warning will be in effect for Citrus, Hernando and inland Pasco counties from 4 a.m. to 8 a.m. Monday.
The weekend was a cold one too — some parts of Florida even saw snow.
Near the Florida border, a “Welcome to Florida” sign had a light dusting of snow, according to a picture posted by NorthEscambia.com
The website also posted several other photos of snow throughout the county.
The cold weather will be a shock for some as you head off to work and to send the kids off to school.
Keep in mind, freezing temperatures can harm vulnerable plants, animals and those sensitive to cold.
The highest point of Tulsa’s Gathering Place is going up this week. The roof for the boathouse will be visible from all around.
Prosecutors review charges in Salvation Army stabbing
ROCHESTER, Minn. (AP) — Prosecutors are reviewing charges against a man held for fatally stabbing two men at a Salvation Army apartment building in Minnesota.
Police say the 53-year-old man was intoxicated when he killed the men following an argument at Castleview Apartments in Rochester, a building that provides housing for the homeless, disabled and those with mental health issues.
The man was arrested shortly after the stabbings Saturday night as he tried to leave the building through a back stairway. The Olmsted County Attorney's Office was reviewing the case Monday and expected to file charges Tuesday. The suspect was being held on two tentative counts of second-degree murder.
Police say the victims, 57-year-old Phillip William Hicks and 45-year-old Eric Alan Flemming, were stabbed in the chest and upper abdomen. Both lived in the building.
Special Representative and head of the UN Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Guinea-Bissau , Modibo TourA© , briefs the Security Council. UN Photo/Eskinder Debebe 14 February 2017  In the face of continued political crisis in Guinea-Bissau, a more sustained and well-coordinated approach is required to sustain economic gains, said the United Nations envoy for the country, calling for "faithful" implementation of a regionally-brokered road-map.
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VUDU is currently offering 50% off select movie bundles in its Catch of the Day. Our top pick is the Back to the Future Trilogy for $12.99. Regularly $13 for each movie at Amazon, this is a fantastic deal on an age-old classic. Soar back in time with Doc Brown and Marty McFly in this budget-friendly movie series. Rated 4.8/5 stars from thousands. Head over to VUDU to see all titles available or down below for more of our top picks.
Experience one of the most popular movie series of all time like never before with the Back to the Future Trilogy! Join Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox), Doc Brown (Christopher Lloyd) and a time traveling DeLorean for the adventure of a lifetime as they travel to the past, present and future, setting off a time-shattering chain reaction that disrupts the space time continuum! From filmmakers Steven Spielberg, Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale, these timeless films feature unrivaled adventures that stands the test of time.
The 2018 Ford Shelby GT350 Mustangs arrive in dealerships this fall unchanged from the 2017 version. The only update is the addition of three new paint colors, which include Kona Blue, Orange Fury, and Lead Foot Gray.
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The Anaheim Ducks will take a 3-0 lead in their first-round Stanley Cup playoff series against the Calgary Flames if they win Monday night’s Game 3 in Calgary.
Anaheim won the first two games of the series at home by a goal apiece, but the Saddledome in Calgary is not an easy place to play for visiting teams.
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When: Monday, April 17 at 10 p.m. ET
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A California utility has launched hybrid battery and gas turbine systems to produce and store electricity for use during hot summer months when power demand soars.
Officials with Southern California Edison and General Electric said during an event Monday in the Los Angeles suburb of Norwalk that the new Hybrid EGT systems are the first of their kind in the world.
They combine a 10 megawatt lithium-ion battery energy storage system with a gas turbine.
Officials say the systems that went online March 30 in Norwalk and Rancho Cucamonga operate somewhat like a hybrid car — drawing first on the battery, and then switching as needed over to the gas turbine if power demands spike.
Edison says the systems will reduce costs for its operations and for customers.
The World Cup is a big event for gamblers, with billions in different currencies exchanging hands in an attempt to correctly predict the ultimate winner.
Paddy Power from Paddy Power Betfair spoke to Business Day TV about some of the trends that are apparent in the tournament.
SPRINGFIELD In response to the proposed layoffs of nurses in Illinois Department of Corrections facilities, state Rep. Dan Beiser, D-Alton, helped pass legislation that would prevent the department from reducing the number of medical and mental health employees they have. "Nurses go through years of training and are committed to treating their patients," Beiser said.
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BERLIN (AP) — A vast trove of art which a German collector kept hidden from the world for decades will be shown simultaneously at museums in Switzerland and Germany later this year.
Collector Cornelius Gurlitt died in May 2014, months after German authorities announced they stumbled upon more than 1,000 artworks at his Munich apartment while investigating a tax case.
Switzerland's Kunstmuseum Bern, which Gurlitt designated as his sole heir, announced Wednesday it would co-host the "Dossier Gurlitt" shows together with the Bundeskunsthalle in Bonn.
The Bern museum will focus on art considered "degenerate" during the Nazi period, while the Bonn show will focus on art stolen from Jewish owners.
The art will be on show from November through March 2018. It's the first time the collection will be shown to the public.
Top American and North Korean officials plan a full day of meetings in New York aimed at deciding whether a summit between President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un can be salvaged.
Ahead of the meetings Thursday, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and the North’s former military intelligence chief, Kim Yong Chol, had dinner Wednesday night. Kim had flown in from Beijing and Pompeo from Washington.
The talks come as preparations for a highly anticipated summit in Singapore barrel ahead amid lingering uncertainty about whether it will actually take place, and when. Trump cancelled the June 12 summit last week, then suggested it could still happen.
U.S. teams have been meeting with North Korean officials in Singapore and in the heavily fortified Korean Demilitarized Zone.
PHOENIX — Oscar-nominated writer Joe Bologna has died. He was 82.
His manager Matt Sherman says Bologna died on Sunday in the Los Angeles area after a three-year battle against pancreatic cancer. The actor and director was married to actress Renee Taylor, who credited his doctors for prolonging his life so he could receive a lifetime achievement award at the Night of 100 Stars for the Actors' Fund of America on Feb. 26.
Bologna was nominated for an Oscar in 1971 for best adapted screenplay for "Lovers and Strangers." He won an Emmy in 1973.
He had a string of television appearances, but he was best known for the 1982 comedy "My Favorite Year."
Twelve children aged 12 to 14 suffered burns on Monday evening when boiling soup spilled on them at a summer camp of the Bnei Akiva movement in the Ein Zeitim Forest in the Galilee.
The children are suffering light and moderate burns to their lower bodies.
CHICAGO (CBS) — An Evanston man with a priory felony conviction was arrested after he was found with a handgun.
22-year-old Dakane Masters was on parole and authorities were making a compliance check when he was found with a gun.
He was in the 1800 block of Grey Avenue in Evanston when police found a Smith and Wesson Model 410 .40 caliber gun in his residence.
Masters admitted to having the gun and was arrested.
He was charged with one felony cound of “unlawful use of a weapon by a felon” and one misdemeanor count of possession of a handgun without a FOID card.
Masters’ bond was set at $100,000.
His next court date is March 29.
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As Omen begins her investigation into the identity of the team s traitor, the Titans launch a full assault on H.I.V.E., whom they believe hold the key to restoring Bumblebee s broken mind. Meanwhile, tensions rise when Roy discovers Wally and Donna s blossoming romance-which threatens to tear the Titans apart! Collects issues #12-18.
March 31 Shandong Jincheng Pharmaceutical Co Ltd :
* Says it plans to change its name to ShandongJincheng Pharmaceutical Group Co Ltd
* Says to pay cash div yuan per 10 shares for FY 2016
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First, if you’ve never seen Letterkenny, stop reading this and go watch it now. Find a way.
Okay, great. Now that you’ve seen every episode of Canada’s Greatest Show Ever. Let’s move on.
From the get-go it was clear: the hockey bros have something special goin’ on. The quick, rifle-fire banter is something you can’t be taught. These boys were definitely born for their respective roles in the loveable duo known as Reilly and Jonesy.
Now, as you know (since you’ve seen every episode), the two bros are into the same girl, “Katie Kat”. So the two have put out this video describing their perfect Valentine’s Day evening with their shared flame.
Just as a super special side-note: I WANT TO BE ON THIS SHOW SO BAD. PLEASE @jaredkeeso I’LL DO ANYTHING!
By the way: “Chel” is bro-slang for “NHL” – most commonly referring to the video game.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
New Zealand 2017: A very difficult season with a cool start, poor summer and wet, warm and cloudy autumn bringing high botrytis pressure. Those who picked early were most successful. Central Otago escaped the worst of the unsettled weather, although it was a very small crop.
Brazil watchdog wants out of Oi reorganization, paper says
SAO PAULO, June 14 Brazil telecommunications industry watchdog Anatel has asked a bankruptcy court to exclude the 11 billion reais ($3.3 billion) in debt it is owed by phone carrier Oi SA from the purview of the carrier's in-court reorganization plan, O Estado de S. Paulo said on Wednesday. Anatel President Juarez Quadros told Estado that the request had been presented to the judge in charge of Oi's bankruptcy protection case last Friday. The debt corresponds to back fines and levies
ITV viewers were not happy with Dermot O'Leary last night after he spoke about Broadchurch
Dermot, 43 - who is back to host the ITV show after previously fronting it in the fourth week of its run - referenced who Trish Winterman's (played by Julie Hesmondhalgh) attacker was during his opening talk.
He told viewers: "First things first, how great was Broadchurch? There was two of them.
"Sneaky but what a great drama, it should be against the law for them never to make another series, we shall start a petition immediately."
AUSTIN — Gov. Greg Abbott on Sept. 20 extended his state disaster declaration for 60 counties affected by Hurricane Harvey.
“As Texans continue to recover from this storm, I want to make it absolutely clear that the State of Texas will be there every step of the way. This disaster declaration extension will help ensure affected communities continue to get the resources they need to rebuild and return to full operation. Although the road to recovery will be long, Texas is fully committed to doing everything we can to assist those in need along the way,” Abbott said.
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× Troy, IL residents will be under a boil order starting Tuesday afternoon
TROY, IL – The city of Troy, IL will be under a boil order Tuesday, March 20, starting at 1:00pm. Work to install new valves and flow meters at a water treatment plant will cause a loss of pressure on the transmission main. Water to home and businesses will not be impacted.
Water should be boiled for at least five minutes before drinking while under the boil order.
After the work is done, the city will remain under the boil order until lab samples confirm the water quality has been fully restored. The earliest restoration date is March 21. Troy officials will notify customers when it is safe to drink the water again.
PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) - Washington State leading scorer Robert Franks has decided to withdraw from the NBA draft and will return for his senior season.
Franks, the Pac-12's Most Improved Player last season, announced Wednesday that he would return.
Franks declared for the draft in March but did not hire an agent. His return is good news for Washington State, which lost Drick Bernstine to graduation and point guard Malachi Flynn to a transfer.
Last season, Franks averaged 17.4 points and 6 rebounds per game. He was an honorable mention All-Pac-12 selection.
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March 31 Photon Control Inc:
* Photon Control announces appointments to its board of directors and management team and cancellation of requisitioned shareholder meeting
* Appointed Scott Edmonds, president and CEO, and director Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Sierra Bancorp: 1Q Earnings Snapshot
PORTERVILLE, Calif. (AP) _ Sierra Bancorp (BSRR) on Monday reported first-quarter earnings of $6.7 million.
The bank, based in Porterville, California, said it had earnings of 44 cents per share.
The results fell short of Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 46 cents per share.
The parent company of Bank of the Sierra posted revenue of $28.6 million in the period. Its adjusted revenue was $26.9 million, which also did not meet Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $27.2 million.
Sierra Bancorp shares have climbed almost 6 percent since the beginning of the year. The stock has climbed 3 percent in the last 12 months.
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Chyna You Might Be Gone ... But These Back Taxes Never Die
EXCLUSIVE
WWE legend Chyna is getting hassled by the state of California from beyond the grave ... they say she owes tens of thousands of dollars in back taxes.
The California Franchise Tax Board just filed a claim against Chyna's estate, saying the late wrestler still owes Uncle Sam nearly $19,000.
The Board claims Chyna owes money from 2010, '11, '12 and '14. It's unclear how much dough remains in the estate.
Ben Franklin's theory has never been more certain ... especially in Chyna's case.
OROVILLE, Calif. (AP) — The head of California's water agency says repairs to the damaged concrete spillway at Oroville Dam will cost between $100 million and $200 million.
Department of Water Resources Acting Director Bill Croyle said today that teams are already working on plans for repairing the dam's main spillway.
Croyle says the preliminary cost estimate is based on limited information. He says long-term repairs will likely begin after the spring runoff season, when crews can close the floodgates for an extended period without the lake refilling with melting snow.
In the meantime, crews are working aggressively to fortify an adjacent emergency spillway, where erosion threatened to undermine a concrete wall that holds water in the reservoir.
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SAN DIEGO (NEWS 8) - Coffee and naps are two things that people usually don't pair together.
But believe it or not, there is a school of thought that says drinking coffee and then taking a nap can, when done right, give people the boost they need to conquer the day.
Here’s how a coffee nap works: Drink a cup of coffee like you normally would. Then, instead of getting back to business, take a quick snooze.
It may sound counterintuitive, but the caffeine won’t actually kick in for about 30 minutes, which also happens to be the perfect length of an effective power nap.
Clinical Nutritionist, Tara Coleman, shares ways to start your week off with an energy boost.
When an official envelope arrived for Linda Penno with the news she was to be made an Officer of the New Zealand Order, she was rapt. "It certainly makes your heart skip a beat because when you're a volunteer, you don't do volunteer work expecting to get a personal honour."
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ABERDEEN, Miss. (AP) - A Mississippi girl has died after her brother allegedly shot her in the head because she wouldn't hand over the controller of a video game.
WCBI-TV reported Sunday that Monroe County Sheriff Cecil Cantrell says the girl is dead.
Cantrell told local news outlets that the 9-year-old boy shot his 13-year-old sister in the back of the head. She was rushed to Le Bonheur's Children's Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, but didn't survive.
Authorities say they don't yet know how the boy got the gun. The circumstances are still being investigated.
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The krewes of Pontchartrain, Choctaw and Freret rolled during the day Saturday (Feb. 3) on the Uptown New Orleans parade route.
Pontchartrain prides itself on being a "diverse group'' in which "everyone is welcome.''
Choctaw is also inclusive and has male and female members, as well as children. Formerly a West Bank parade, it moved to the Uptown route in 2013.
Freret, which is also co-ed, came about in late 2011, when "seven Loyola graduates sought to enhance Carnival by creating a unique parade favoring local vendors and craftspeople,'' the krewe's website says. "The Krewe of Freret aims to unify enthusiastic young professionals and infuse vigor into Carnival while fanning the revitalization of the Freret corridor. The newly minted Krewe of Freret Courtyard at Dat Dog has emerged as the Krewe's preferred meeting space."
It was an ironic incident on Tuesday morning as the Belgian Flemish Mobility Minister Ben Weyts had finished his press address about Flemish investments in cycling infrastructure, when it turned out his own bicycle had been stolen.
The minister had taken the bicycle to the press conference to set the right example, but was left empty-handed.
Weyts had taken the race bike to the press conference in Halle (south-west of Brussels) but had an unpleasant surprise afterwards. His two-wheeler turned out to have vanished.
“I locked my bicycle properly. The press conference was not far from where I left it, but apparently somebody managed to steal it. We hope to use CCTV footage to catch the thief, and to have him account for his deeds”, Weyts told the VRT.
His spokesman’s bicycle was still there. Mr Weyts did get back okay: “We’re at a station here, we can catch a train. That’s a perfect link.”
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Two rescue stories depict the brotherhood of men under fire. Follow a MEDEVAC retrieving causalities in a minefield, and a friendship forged in combat.
Catalan regional police chief Josep Luis Trapero gets into a car after leaving the national court in Madrid, Spain, Friday, Oct. 6, 2017. Spain's National Court is questioning two senior officers of Catalonia's regional police force and the leaders of two pro-independence civic groups who have been placed under investigation for sedition, a case over preparations for an Oct. 1 referendum on independence. Paul White AP Photo
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March 31 Sichuan Xunyou Network Technology Co Ltd :
* Sees net profit for FY 2017 Q1 to decrease by 0 percent to 30 percent, or to be 12.3 million yuan to 17.5 million yuan, compared to net profit of FY 2016 Q1 (17.5 million yuan)
* Says decreased revenue, increased labor cost as main reasons for the forecast
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Following its annual board meeting in January, the Lee University Board of Directors awarded tenure to eight faculty members effective August 2017.
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(WJBF) – Tens of thousands of young people brought to America illegally as children faced a tough deadline yesterday.
For many of them, it was the last chance to renew their application to stay and work in the U.S. after the Trump administration announced it’s ending the DACA program.
Last month Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced the end of the program.
That eventually led to protests across the country.
President Donald Trump gave lawmakers six months to come up with a fix for the program, but Congress is currently focused on tax reform.
In district newsletter, principals talk about how the funds are helping students
The September issue of Investment Matters, a newsletter on the use of Measure H parcel tax funds in Santa Barbara Unified School District secondary schools, is now online.
In this issue, the principals weigh in on how funds are making a difference for students in grades 7 through 12.
The four-year parcel tax ($23 per parcel per year) is being used to supplement math, science and technology education; music arts and theater programs at the junior high level, foreign language at the secondary level; and restore ninth-grade math class sizes.
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Trustee Frank Napolitano, who is chairman of the budget committee, said College of DuPage would be in better financial straits if the state paid all its obligations. College of DuPage officials will need to increase tuition rates or spend down reserves -- or a combination of the two -- to avoid "programmatic cuts" in fiscal 2018.
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It’s the biggest assignment in journalism: Take a set-in-its-ways 167-year-old news organization and reconfigure it radically so that it can compete on the global stage against countless young digital upstarts. If it’s done right, billions of people could end up with trusted, independent, impartial news they would never otherwise have had access to.
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The Brew City Rockers are joining forces with the Milwaukee Building Trades Union on their 3rd annual Poker Run and Car Show to raise awareness and money for our Local Veterans!
Poker run starts at Sheehan's II - 8741 N. Granville Road
Registration from 9:30 - 10:30
$25 per rider or $35 for two - Register early and save $5 - call 414-475-5500
Cash prizes for best poker hand! Raffles and other prizes at stops along the ride!
Ride ends at Papa Stache Pub & Eatery in Big Bend - W228 S9300 Big Bend Drive
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Car and Bike show to be held at Papa Stache Pub and Eatery from 12:00 - 4:30
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MUSCAT: Chiru Mega Youth Force (CMYF), a voluntary organisation, held their second blood donation camp in Suhar last week.
The response was overwhelming and more than 60 donors turned up to donate blood, said CMYF founder-president Ramdas Chandaka.
He thanked all those who came forward for this humanitarian cause.
The CMYF has been honoured by the Ministry of Health on several occasions in recognition of its continuing support for blood collection services in Oman.
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Who’s hiring across County Leitrim this week? Check out the Leitrim Observer recruitment pages for a roundup of the best jobs in Leitrim.
Leitrim Animal Welfare Centre Ltd has a vacancy for an Animal Warden.
King & Moffatt are recruiting for an IT Technician.
Larkin Windows & Doors are currently looking to recruit a competent, committed, self-motivated, enthusiastic person to join their Manufacturing/Installation team.
Praxis Care currently have a vacancy within the intellectual disability services for a Relief Support Worker.
Local Link are seeking to recruit an Office Administrator.
For details on all the above positions and how to apply for the roles, see this week's Leitrim Observer.
JOHANNESBURG - Police in Mozambique say 10 people have been beheaded in the country's north amid concerns that the machete-wielding attackers have links to Islamic extremism.
The Portuguese news agency Lusa cites police as saying Sunday's attack occurred near the rural community of Olumbi and that the suspects are being pursued. The dead include two teenagers.
This is not the first time fears have been raised over suspected extremist attacks in the remote north of the largely impoverished southern African nation.
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A private hunting reserve that opened last fall in Trumbull County’s Vienna Township is still raising questions from nearby residents.
A public meeting
The old Candywood Golf Course is now Candywood Whitetale Ranch, a fenced range for stalking captive animals for a fee.
Some people who live nearby met this week with local officials and an owner of the ranch to voice concerns. County Commissioner Frank Fuda says only one concern was a non-starter.
“It’s a preserve that’s going to be there. You can’t tell them they can’t be there because they follow all the rules of the state.”
Fuda says there was a productive exchange with the co-owner on safety.
“What they explained was, there’s a guide that goes with every hunter that goes through the place. And that guide will only let them shoot in a certain direction — away from the roads.”
Fuda expects more meetings to be organized this year.
Within the next two years at least 30 acres of land in Regions Four, Five, Seven and 10 would be dedicated to breadfruit cultivation in an effort to promote food security and value added, says Dr Oudho Homenauth, Chief Executive Officer of the National Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (NAREI).
A release from NAREI said he made the statement during an introduction of breadfruit expert, Dr. Laura Roberts-Nkrumah to several research staff of the Institute at NAREI’s Boardroom.
Dr. Roberts-Nkrumah of the University of the West Indies’ Agriculture and Food Production Department was invited to Guyana by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) at the request of NAREI…..
Sergio Garcia saw off Justin Rose in the play-off at Augusta to clinch his first major.
At Old Trafford, Manchester United’s squad and staff all backed one golfer each from the field.
The bets of £10 meant the winning pot was worth around £1,000.
TORONTO — Ride-hailing service Lyft will launch its service in Toronto on Tuesday, marking its first expansion outside the United States.
The addition of Lyft brings increased competition to Uber in Canada's largest city.
The company announced plans to expand to Toronto last month, but had not set a date for its start.
Lyft will operate between Hamilton and Oshawa, Ont., and as far north as Newmarket, Ont.
The NFL announced its new policy aimed at keeping player protests off the field during the National Anthem. Here's how the Chiefs reacted to the new policy.
Dec 10 (Reuters) - Medivir Ab:
* MEDIVIR ANNOUNCES JANSSEN DECISION TO TERMINATE ITS SIMEPREVIR LICENSE EFFECTIVE JUNE 2018
* SAYS JANSSEN PHARMACEUTICALS INC. HAS DECIDED TO TERMINATE THE LICENSE THAT IT HOLDS FOR SIMEPREVIR DUE TO JANSSEN‘S ASSESSMENT OF MARKET DEMAND Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting By Stockholm newsroom)
Authorities say a 2-year-old Utah girl has died after being fatally shot while her sibling was handling a gun.
The Uintah County Sheriff’s Office said Monday that the child was accidentally shot in her home Sunday by an older sibling who was moving the gun from one room to another.
The sheriff’s office says in a statement that the gun had been leaning against a wall inside the home since Saturday after being brought back from a hunting trip.
The girl’s parents took her to the hospital, where she died.
Messages seeking additional details from the sheriff and chief deputy were not immediately returned.
Ballard has a population of about 850 people and is about 150 miles (240 kilometers) southeast of Salt Lake City.
Cold Lake RCMP responded to about 126 calls this past week which is a lower call volume number, however Const. Dave Hart explained domestic violence call volume is up.
All domestic violence related calls that reach the RCMP’s desk require police intervention, said Hart.
RCMP responded to about 11 domestic violence calls last week including minor assaults and verbal arguments.
“Thankfully, there weren’t any serious physical assaults,” said Hart.
He added that one of the reasons why domestic call volume is higher is due to stress on families probably because of the economy.
Although call volume is down, RCMP reports a consistent trend in property crime including break-and-enters.
The local RCMP responded to about six property crime related incidents from break-and-enters to theft of property last week.
The RCMP would like to remind the public not leave vehicles running when running into a store or for a quick errand.
Hart asks the community to report any suspicious activity to the RCMP.
Online lender SoFi applies for bank charter
US online lender SoFi has applied for a bank charter with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
The firm, which started life as a student loan financing outfit, has been gradually expanding its range of services, aquiring mobile-only bank Zenbanx in February and launching a digital wealth management platform in May.
According to the FDIC filing, the company is seeking to establish an industrial bank chartered by the state of Utah "for the purposes of providing its customers a FDIC insured NOW account and a credit card product."
The firm says it will target the service at millennials who no longer see the need for a tradtional banking relationship and conduct most of their transactions via electronic channels.
The move into the banking marketplace comes just four months after SoFi secured a $500 million funding round, giving it the financial muscle to pursue an aggressive expansion strategy.
BRASILIA: The presentation of the Brazilian government's pension reform draft has been delayed until Wednesday due to disagreements over changes to the minimum retirement age for women, a senior lawmaker said on Tuesday.
Congressman Carlos Marun, who heads the lower house committee where the report will be initially voted, told reporters that the government and lawmakers continues to discuss whether to lower the retirement age for women to 62 or 63 years among changes aimed at securing passage of the unpopular fiscal savings bill.
(Reporting by Ueslei Marcelino; Writing by Alonso Soto)
As many of you will recall, around Black Friday/Christmas last year, Best Buy ran a really sweet deal for Visa Checkout users. On any purchase of $100 or more, you would get $25 off. That is now back and with the same conditions.
Visa Checkout does not require a Visa card to use — it can store any major credit or debit card, as well as the My Best Buy (Visa) card. However, there are quite a few exclusions to keep in mind, such as Samsung, LG, Sony, and Magnolia TVs and home theater equipment, the Amazon Echo and Echo Dot, GoPro and various audio products (including Sony and "select" Samsung ones), Google Wifi, gift cards and subscriptions, and several others. Be sure to read the full list of limitations in the source link.
Even with all of those, this is a perfect excuse to pick up a Google Home or something else that catches your fancy. Like before, this is valid online only and for a limited time (a week in this case). Get going!
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Ryan Anderson had a Pick 6 in helping top seed Alabama force three turnovers in Saturday’s 24-7 win over Washington in the College Football Playoff semifinal game at the Georgia Dome.
Tourist buses have been targeted in Kilkenny City in recent months and quantities of diesel stolen.
The latest incident took place outside a well known hotel on the outskirts of the city earlier this week when approximately 300 litres of diesel was emptied.
A garda spokesperson said that there had been a number of similar incidents and warned drivers to take precautions against this opportunist type of crime.
"We would advise drivers to park in well lit areas and to park their bus or vehicle with the diesel cap in against the side of the wall which makes it much more difficult for thieves to gain access to their fuel. There are also alarms that can be fitted," said a garda spokesperson.
UPDATE from Police: The man recovered this evening from the Housatonic River has been positively identified as Tavares Harris. Harris went missing on June 6th after he crashed his car into the Devon Bridge shortly after midnight and then jumped from the bridge prompting a search and recovery effort that lasted several days and involving numerous surrounding agencies.
4:14pm–Stratford CT– A kayaker called police to say he found a body floating in the Housatonic River. Police and fire marine units recovered the man near the Devon Bridge. The medical examiner was also called to the scene. The man has not been identified at this time.
Around midnight on June 7 police, fire and Coast Guard were called to look for a man that crashed his car on the Devon (Washington) Bridge. The bridge tender said he saw the man jump in to the river. An exhaustive search that night and the next day turned up nothing. Again, the man recovered today has not been identified.
ZION NATIONAL PARK — A seven-month project to repave the Kolob Canyon Road and add accessible parking, sidewalks and toilet facilities, is set to begin Tuesday, May 1.
During the project, the entire road will be closed, denying access to the Taylor Creek Trail, the Timber Creek Overlook Trail, the Lee Pass Trailhead and other areas served via the road. The Kolob Canyon Visitor Center and the parking lot off I-15 will be closed as well.
Construction engineers and park officials say the closure will ensure visitor and worker safety and expedite the work.
Overnight-permitted hikes will be drop off and pick up only, from Sunday, April 15, through Monday, April 30. No vehicles or hiking will be permitted inside the closure after that.
Visitors will be able to access the La Verkin Creek Trail and hike to the Kolob Arch via the Hop Valley Trail. The Hop Valley Trailhead can be accessed from the Kolob Terrace Road.
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Aveo Agrees To $18M Deal To End Cancer Drug Investor Suit
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 4:29 PM EST) -- Investors in Aveo Pharmaceuticals Inc. on Friday asked a Massachusetts federal judge for an initial sign-off on a deal worth more than $17.7 million that would resolve a class action alleging the drugmaker hid U.S. Food and Drug Administration concerns about tivozanib, Aveo’s drug candidate for treating kidney cancer.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday announced the partial pullout of Russian troops from Syria, after an unexpected visit to the country during which he meet with Syrian President Bashar Assad, according to media reports.
The RIA Novosti news agency reported that Putin ordered “the defense minister and the chief of general staff to start withdrawing the Russian group of troops to their permanent bases,” during his visit to the Hmeimim air base while on route to Egypt, the BBC reported.
“A significant part of the Russian troop contingent located in Syria is returning home to Russia,” Putin said, adding that if “terrorists raise their heads again,” Russia would “carry out such strikes on them which they have never seen.”
Putin declared in March 2016 that he was planning to reduce the number of Russian troops in Syria, the BBC said.
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COVENTRY, R.I. — Police say a woman in Rhode Island had taken out a gun to investigate a noise when she accidentally shot herself.
Coventry police say the woman slipped Friday night and the gun she was carrying discharged, striking her. She had been looking into a noise she heard from behind her home.
WJAR-TV reports the woman was taken to Kent Hospital to be treated for injuries. Her condition wasn’t clear.
A police investigation confirmed it was an accidental, self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Northern Ireland teenager Tom McKibbin has returned from Florida after becoming the first winner of the Major Champions Invitational Tournament, headlined by Sir Nick Faldo.
The 15-year-old was representing Rory McIlroy and now heads to France to play for the Ireland under-18 team.
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James Marsden (Westworld, X-Men) will be the star of the upcoming Sonic The Hedgehog film, Variety reports.
The movie, due out in November 2019, will be a mix of live-action and CG, and is also amazingly the first time the 27 year-old Sega character has appeared on the big screen.
Marsden has past experience with this kind of thing, having starred in Hop a few years back.
Sonic is being directed by Jeff Fowler, who made the 2005 animated short Gopher Broke.
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Marc Raimondi of MMA Fighting is reporting Brock Lesnar informed UFC he would be retiring from fighting.
The report cited Lesnar had been removed from the UFC drug testing program, meaning he is no longer on the official UFC roster according to USADA spokesperson Ryan Madden. Lesnar’s name was removed from the unofficial online roster last week.
Lesnar was suspended by USADA for one year for doping violations last summer, and was eligible to return July 15th, 2017 if he was still in the drug testing pool. Since Lesnar is no longer in the pool, his suspension has been frozen, meaning he wouldn’t be able to compete again until serving the duration of the suspension.
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As noted earlier tonight, an unofficial deal was reportedly made between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor for an upcoming fight.
Mayweather has since come out and denied the reports, saying there is no truth to the talks and he is retired. Mayweather posted the following:
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Ignoring most of the criticism from abroad, Hungary's ruling party, Fidesz, yesterday pushed through an NGO law that places new restrictions on organizations that receive funding from abroad. While the government says such legislation is needed to limit foreign meddling in Hungary's affairs and increase transparency, critics charge that the real intent is to stigmatize critical groups, especially those funded by billionaire philanthropist George Soros .
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New Orleans Saints rookie running back Alvin Kamara earned recognition from the league Friday.
Kamara was voted the Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week for his performance in Week Four.
The Saints' third-round pick (67th overall) totaled 96 yards from scrimmage in New Orleans' 20-0 win over the Miami Dolphins at Wembley Stadium in London.
He gained 25 yards rushing on five carries and energized the passing game with 10 catches for 71 yards and a touchdown on 10 targets.
Kamara endured tough competition for the Week Four award, as he went against Houston Texans quarterback DeShaun Watson, who totaled five touchdowns (four passing) in a 57-14 win over the Tennessee Titans.
Kamara also beat out former LSU, current Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette, New York Jets running back Elijah McGuire and San Francisco 49ers defensive end Solomon Thomas.
Ever since Destiny 1 was announced in February 2013, fans have wondered whether Bungie's online shooter would come to PC. While that remains unlikely, you can, bizarrely, buy its in-game currency on PC.
Eagle-eyed users on NeoGAF spotted Destiny 1-related listings on SteamDB - nothing new there. But what is new is you can actually drop real world money, via Steam, on Destiny silver. We've tried this ourselves and it is indeed possible (although as you'd expect, you don't actually get anything when you buy it, save a new item inventory notification).
Destiny Silver on Steam costs 1p for one silver, or 2000 (+300 bonus) silver for £20.01.
In Destiny 1, you buy silver with real world money, then use the silver to buy goods for your character at the Eververse Store. Why would you be able to buy silver for a game that doesn't exist on Steam? We're not sure, but we've asked Activision for comment.
Meanwhile, PC gamers will be able to play Destiny 2 on PC, not via Steam but via Blizzard's game launcher.
BESSEMER, Ala. (AP)  Authorities say a man who had been arguing with a woman in Alabama threw an exercise weight through a car window, striking and fatally injuring their 2-year-old daughter.
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy Randy Christian tells AL.com that deputies responded to a domestic violence report Saturday and found Laila Reid unresponsive with injuries to the head and face. She died at a hospital.
Christian says the child's father, 38-year-old Ira Reid, had argued with the mother. When the mother got in a car to leave, the deputy says, Reid threw the weight, hitting the child seated inside. Christian says Reid acknowledged causing the injuries.
Reid is charged with murder, domestic violence offenses and shooting or throwing a dangerous object into a vehicle.
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VAUGHAN, Ont. — Recipe Unlimited Corporation will eliminate plastic straws from its 19 restaurant brands including Swiss Chalet, Harvey’s, Kelsey’s and East Side Mario’s.
The restaurant giant formerly known as Cara Operations will start phasing out its plastic straws in August.
Recipe Unlimited says it will dump plastic straws because of their impact on the environment and wildlife and the company’s commitment to recyclable materials.
It hopes to offer paper straws in all of its restaurants by the end of March 2019.
The compostable and biodegradable straws will automatically be provided with drink orders at the brand’s quick serve restaurants, including New York Fries and St-Hubert.
Patrons will have to request paper straws to receive one at its full-service restaurants like the Pickle Barrel and Milestones.
The U.S. Commerce Department proposes a 79.82% anti-dumping duty on sales of Bombardier (OTCQX:BDRAF, OTCQX:BDRBF) CSeries jets in the U.S. after a preliminary finding that the jets were sold below cost to Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) in 2016.
The proposed duty is in addition to the 219.63% duty for subsidies announced last week, meaning that the U.S. government could impose total trade duties of ~300% on the Canadian company in response to Boeing’s (NYSE:BA) complaint that it received illegal subsidies and dumped the planes at “absurdly low” prices.
The penalties would not take effect unless affirmed by the U.S. International Trade Commission early next year.
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Dubuque County Sheriffs are warning people of a potential scam online. They say they got a call from a woman who received an email from a self-proclaimed hired hitman. The person said they had a contract to kill her. The alleged hitman said she could pay $16,520 if she wanted to live, and would also receive the identity of the person who ordered the hitman.
Sheriffs say this is the first known type of scam in the area, but it has occurred other places across the nation.
If you receive an email or phone call you think is a scam, you can contact their non-emergency line at (563) 589-4414.
And while that project is getting underway, MDOT is saying that a large road works project in Emmet County is about to finish up nearly three weeks early.
Back in April MDOT started a $5 million project to reconstruct four miles of US-31 between Pellston and Levering.
The work would also replace culverts and realign a curve south of Ball Road.
The highway was under detour until August, and then single lane with flag control since then.
The project also some resurfacing work on Levering Road in both Emmet and Cheboygan Counties.
Originally slated to be complete by October 24th, MDOT says the work is already largely complete and will wrap up over the coming days.
(WSPA) – Ric Flair’s management team is asking for prayers after the professional wrestler was admitted to the hospital over the weekend.
The wrestling icon is reportedly in intensive care.
Melinda Morris Zanoni with Legacy Talent and Entertainment tweeted Saturday that Flair was in the hospital for routine monitoring and there was no reason to panic.
Zanoni asked for “prayers and positive energy” and said the wrestler is dealing with “tough medical issues” early Monday morning on Twitter.
Are u a Fan/Friend of Ric Flair?If so, we need prayers & positive energy 4 our Living Legend as he is dealing w/some tough medical issues🙏🏻 — MelindaMorrisZanoni (@LegacyTalentCEO) August 14, 2017
The 68-year-old wrestler known as the Nature Boy is from Charlotte and both a WCW and WWE champion among other accolades.
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08.15: Sadio Mane thinks Liverpool are good enough to win every game between now and the end of the season.
“Of course we want to win every game but sometimes it is difficult to play against teams who just drop back and try to defend,” he told Sky Sports.
“Against big teams, it can be complicated, but like I have always said, we can beat any team in the league, even in the world. It will be a tough game, but it is possible to win.
"It is too early to talk about winning any titles, but our aim is to try and win every single game until the end of the season - why not?
"The team spirit is great, we are all happy to be playing alongside each other… we are in a good way now, so everything is possible."
This sketch features a young Joe Rogan playing a sleazy fashion photographer named Bruce Testones. The sketch — which is filmed as in mockumentary style — originally aired during the 1998 VH1 Fashion Awards.
“Sometimes I’ll shoot a model without film in the camera, but just to loosen them up,” Bruce says to the fake-interviewer after Rose McGowan (playing herself) complains about some of his unorthodox methods.
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Bruce then discusses a few more of his methods. “I’m a talker,” he tells the cameras as footage of him aggressively yelling at models plays.
Later on in the sketch, Rogan lets it all hang out as he gets naked in an attempt to make his models feel comfortable. Rogan’s bare ass is visible, so he was certainly committed to the bit,
Thankfully, Bruce Testones isn’t real, so no beautiful models were harmed during the making of this sketch.
Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm (11) and the Bulldogs travel to Vanderbilt on Saturday. Wade Payne AP
If anyone has ever wished they could indulge in some adult beverages while responsibly doing it for a good cause, then the downtown Courtyard is where you need to be this Saturday, March 24, as SM Energy and the Greater Rotary Club of Big Spring join forces to bring the community of Howard County the 3rd Annual Pints for Polio from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Pints for Polio is a beer and wine sampling event where the proceeds go toward the Rotary’s International Polio Eradication Project, and also to the Rotary’s local projects within the community.
“In the early 80's, the number of polio cases was out the roof and was a genuine fear. Today there are less than 20 cases a year, but we want to completely eradicate polio and this is one way to help that cause,” said Barney Dodd...
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Dennis Edwards Dies
The former lead singer of legendary Motown group The Temptations has died. Dennis Edwards, 74, passed away Thursday. The news was confirmed by his family in Chicago reported his passing to CBS Chicago. Edwards who replaced David Ruffin in 1968, was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1989.
He would have turned 75 on Saturday.
No further details on his death have been released.
An Orofino man's pickup truck now has $15,000 worth of damage after a crash caused by sunlight in the driver's eyes. According to the Clearwater County Sheriff's Office, 17-year-old Alexander Province was driving northbound on Grangemont Road Wednesday morning when the sun got in his eyes, causing him to drive off the roadway and hit several trees. Deputies say Alexander and his passenger, Steve Province, were both wearing seat belts and were not injured in the crash. The pickup truck had to be towed from the scene of the crash to the Orofino Body Shop. No citations were issued for the crash.
The hit Broadway musical Dear Evan Hansen is being made into a young adult novel, according to The New York Times. Actor, singer and author Val Emmich (The Reminders) has adapted the 2017 Tony-winning Best Musical, which will appear on bookshelves as Dear Evan Hansen: The Novel this October.
Emmich's novel expands upon moments that are not as fleshed out in the stage musical and takes into account songs that were cut. Dear Evan Hansen follows the story of high-schooler Evan who finds himself caught in a lie that spirals out of control. The show features a Tony-winning book by Steven Levenson, a Tony-winning score by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul and direction by Tony nominee Michael Greif.
Dear Evan Hansen: The Novel will be produced by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. The publisher also presented the 2017 Dear Evan Hansen behind-the-scenes book Through the Window, penned by Levenson, Pasek and Paul.
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Vice President Pence Sends Warning To North Korea Amid Rising Tensions
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In South Korea Monday, Vice President Mike Pence warned North Korea that U.S. patience was running out with the regime. This came a day after North Korea tried and failed to test a ballistic missile.
Work ceases. The gyms and malls empty. Even criminals take the day off.
It’s Super Bowl LII, or 52, if you’re not into Roman numerals.
Tom Brady, aka Tom Terrific or Touchdown Tom, and the New England Patriots tangle with back-up quarterback Nick Foles and the underdog Philadelphia Eagles Sunday in Minneapolis. Kick-off is 3:30 p.m.
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Holland pitched around two baserunners during a scoreless ninth inning to collect his 35th save of the season during Monday's win over Atlanta.
Holland had blown his previous two save attempts, so it's encouraging to see him right the ship. He's now closed out 35 of 38 opportunities successfully, and his 2.72 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 11.3 K/9 remain strong marks. It wouldn't be shocking if he continued to have the odd poor outing moving forward, but the veteran is unlikely to lose his closer job at this stage of the season.
PATRICK BALES/THE PACKET & TIMES Spring maintenance has begun along the Trent-Severn Waterway and several swing bridges are getting some work done. There are no closures on the local swing bridges, but motorists can expect delays during work days. Until the middle of May, work will continue on 12 swing bridges along the Trent-Severn Waterway, including Bolsover and Hamlet (pictured). Efforts will be made by construction crews to time their work between 9 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to accommodate school bus traffic.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s little lynx kittens are enjoying the outdoors more and more each day!
In a video posted to the Zoo’s Facebook page, the undeniably adorable Canada lynx kittens born May 6 can be seen in the very top of the lynx off-exhibit area from the Grizzly Boardwalk.
Mommy Migina seems to be keeping a watchful eye on her kittens as they explore.
Zoo officials say it will still be a while before all the kittens are in the lynx exhibit, but you can keep an eye on them via the Zoo’s Facebook page for the latest updates.
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Ballymena United beat Ballinamallard United 4-3 on penalties after coming from two goals down to draw 2-2 in the Irish Cup sixth round at the Showgrounds.
James Sperger passed away on September 21, 2017 and was born on March 2, 1934.
Jim was a born leader, kind, gentle, honest and hardworking.
He was a pioneer in computer technology.
He loved serving his Lord through the church.
It comes as a surprise to many that Jim rode motorcycles and was a huge fan of motorcycle racing.
Jim is survived by his wife Dottie Fulton Sperger, son Floyd (wife Debbie) of Sterling Park, Virginia, sister Shirley Kummer of Anaheim, California, 3 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.
A memorial service was held at Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church on September 24 and a reception followed at the Cottonwood Ranch Clubhouse.
He was interred on September 28 at Valley View Cemetery in Clarkdale.
An online guestbook is available to sign at www.westcottfuneralhome.com
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A Jamestown man linked to a deadly car crash in Carroll last year was sentenced to 18 months in the Chautauqua County Jail. On Dec. 19, John E. Hillman, 37, was handed a definite sentence of one year and a definite sentence of six months in the county jail for his convictions of criminally negligent homicide and driving while intoxicated.
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QB Assessment
How the Broncos’ two quarterbacks vying for the starting job fared in practice Monday:
Paxton Lynch. Lynch began Monday’s practice with the first-team offense since he will start Saturday against the 49ers. He connected with Marlon Brown for a leaping catch in seven-on-seven drills but continued to struggle with decision-making in team drills. Aqib Talib intercepted one pass late in practice and almost had a second before the final whistle.
Trevor Siemian. Siemian opened with the second string since he will come off the bench in San Francisco. Siemian found receivers Jordan Taylor and Kalif Raymond for nice sideline completions and didn’t commit any turnovers. He also didn’t have any big plays.
What Vance Joseph wants: “I want to see consistency,” he said. “Decision-making is always an important part for me from that position, ball placement. Just to go play well and have success.”
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The Alabama Crimson Tide announced Monday (via Sports Illustrated's Andy Staples) that Steve Sarkisian will assume offensive coordinator duties for the College Football Playoff National Championship Game against the Clemson Tigers on Jan. 9.
Sarkisian replaces Lane Kiffin, who accepted the head coaching job with the Florida Atlantic Owls.
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LUMBERTON, N.C. (WBTW) – Deputies with the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office say they have made an arrest after a man died in the hospital this weekend after a shooting.
Deputies were called Saturday morning at 12:31 a.m. to a shooting on Jefferson Road in Maxton, Major Anthony Thompson with the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office confirms.
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On arrival, deputies found the victim, 21-year-old Kenston Locklear, had been shot multiple times.
According to Major Thompson, EMS transported the man to Southeastern Regional Medical Center where he died.
Over the course of the investigation, officials learned a fight took place between the two individuals before the shooting. After deputies spoke to witnesses, they developed a suspect and arrested Jorden Kasee Smith of Lumberton.
Smith was charged with second-degree murder and is currently being held in the Robeson County Detention Center under a $150,000 secured bond.
Seattle has managed to take both games from the Rangers on Friday and Saturday to earn its first series win of the season, but the Mariners are still looking for their first sweep of Texas in two years. Texas came into the three-game series in Seattle on Friday off a series win over the Los Angeles Angels, while the M's had only recorded two wins this season.
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An employee was seriously injured after multiple explosions left a Missouri pyrotechnics company's building in ruins. Strafford Fire Protection District Chief Jack Agee says dozens of firefighters were called to the AM Pyrotechnics plant. (July 4) AP
JOHESU warns Nigerians against patronizing govt hospitals
Members of the Joint Health Sector Unions, JOHESU, have warned Nigerians against patronizing government-owned tertiary health institutions. They allege that Chief Executives of these hospitals are recruiting charlatans and quacks to hold out as healthcare professionals to attend to patients. The health workers, at a press conference in Abuja on Tuesday, said they were raising […]
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Graceland University knocked off top-seeded LSU Shreveport, 87-80, Monday, to advance to the 81st NAIA Division I Men's Basketball National Championship game.
Graceland, seeded number 5, will play for the title Tuesday night against either William Penn or LSU Alexandria out of Louisiana. The Championship game will be televised on ESPN3.
It's Graceland's first ever appearance in the NAIA National tournament
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Job hunting is a lot of things. Discrete isn’t one of them. Running job searches and touching up your resume at work is, of course, frowned upon. But what if you could make use of your too-long commute? Or your lunch hour? Say hello to the handy, portable job-searching app.
A Pew Research study found that 28 percent of all job seekers used their mobile phone for some aspect of their job search. And about half of those people actually applied for a job using their mobile device.
There is a slew of apps out there that promise to help with your job search. They even claim they will match you to a job that’s a good fit for you—often the harder portion of this life quest. Best of all, though, they offer to simplify the application process to a swipe or tap, making finding a job something you can do as easily as finding a date or a ride or getting dinner delivered. Read on to see if one—or several—of these might help in your search.
[LONDON] Europe's main stock markets were mixed on Tuesday in a subdued start to trading following the Easter break.
London's benchmark FTSE 100 index drifted 0.5 per cent lower to 7,295.84 points compared with Thursday's close, dragged down by losses in the mining sector.
In the eurozone, Frankfurt's DAX 30 climbed 0.3 per cent to 12,149.99 points while the Paris CAC 40 was flat at 5072.12.
Asian markets were mostly weaker as geopolitical tensions around the Korean peninsula continued to weigh down investors, although Tokyo stocks closed higher as the yen fell in response to the US treasury secretary reportedly showing his support for a strong US dollar.
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March 19 (Reuters) - HopFed Bancorp Inc:
* JOSEPH STILWELL FILES PROXY STATEMENT OF STILWELL GROUP IN OPPOSITION TO BOARD OF HOPFED BANCORP - SEC FILING Source text: (bit.ly/2GKUpc0) Further company coverage:
Goldman Sachs U.S. equity strategist David Kostin advises clients to buy growth stocks like Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) and Autodesk (NASDAQ:ADSK), per CNBC.
Kostin recommends the strategy because the higher interest rates next year could slow earnings expansion and enhance the value of growth stocks.
Kostin created a basket containing companies that allocate 90% of cash flow from operations to growth initiatives over the past three years.
Tech basket members, with YTD Return (and 3-yr growth investment ratio): Amazon, 28% (99%); Nvidia, 55% (105%); and Autodesk, 42% (161%).
Meanwhile, Argus reiterates its Buy rating, calling the selloff overdone.
Nvidia shares are up 5.82% .
Autodesk shares are up 0.89% .
Previously: Barclays increases Nvidia price target (Aug. 11)
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin, of Russia, stands on the ice during practice Tuesday, May 29, 2018, in Las Vegas. Game 2 of the Stanley Cup NHL hockey finals between the Capitals and the Vegas Golden Knights is scheduled for Wednesday. Ross D. Franklin AP Photo
Pope Francis is cautioning bishops to avoid politicking, business and high society.
Francis elevated to bishops' rank three priests during a ceremony in St. Peter's Basilica on Monday evening.
He said bishops should "abandon the temptation to become princes," and that they are tasked "more with serving than dominating." He told them to be available to priests in their jurisdiction "the same day, or at most, the next day" after being sought.
Francis told the three they were chosen "not for business, not for high society, not for politics." In his five years as pope, Francis has insisted clerics must serve the rank-and-file and avoid seeking glory.
The new bishops are: Monsignors Waldemar Stanislaw Sommertag from Pelplin diocese, Poland; Alfred Xuereb, Gozo diocese, Malta; and Jose Avelino Bettencourt, Ottawa archdiocese in Canada.
Woodhall Spa Lions have thanked local botanical artist Toni O’Neil for her gift of a lions costume, the result of card sales generated through Hair & Beauty by Kate in the village.
The Lions, who raise money for local charities, meet once a month on a Wednesday at the Abbey Lodge and are currently looking for new members.
Anyone interested in helping out and joining in the fun can drop an email to president Norman Barker on barklea@btinternet.com and pop along to meet everyone.
We
We raise money for local charities.
We are trying to get this group up and running again for the benefit of the local community.
We are currently only 9 members.
Everyone is warmly welcomed into the group.
We look forward to meeting to you
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Inflation is not expected to get ahead of the Fed's rate hikes, says Wayne Gordon of UBS Wealth Management.
Do you know your Giggs from your Galliano?
Beckham aside, football isn’t always a profession known for its style. In fact, it’s better known for dodgy haircuts.
But there is one thing footballers and fashion designers do often have in common – their names. Sometimes you might hear a new player announced on the television, and he could equally be the latest creative director of a major Italian fashion house.
In honour of this, try our quiz and see if you can pick the footballer from the fashionista. It’s harder than you might think…
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Join us EVERY TUESDAY when we bring the "Pickers Circle," a tradition from authentic Irish Pubs, back to the
. A congregation of musicians, started by Mark Meaney, will be arriving around 8PM to fill the Pub with seasoned musicians openly singing and playing a variety of songs which is open for anyone to join.
Along with a great ambience, you can also enjoy our amazing Pie and a Pint night EVERY TUESDAY. Any of our house made pints paired with any pint of draught beer for only $10!!!
Dates of performance : March 7th, March 14th, March 21st, March 28th 8PM-10PM
Traffic is moving on Interstate 26 in Orangeburg County after a tractor-trailer crash that killed the vehicle's driver forced the removal and replacement of the Four Holes Road overpass that was severely damaged as a result.
President Trump is hosting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Wednesday. The two are holding a joint press conference at noon. NPR journalists with expertise in politics, national security and the Middle East are live-annotating their remarks.
Note: The transcript on this page is updated live as the presser proceeds.
Swedish chillout-pop quartet Little Dragon return this Valentine’s Day with a sinuous new single, “High.” The trippy, textile-filled video, directed by Ossian Melin, features singer Yukimi Nagano wearing a crown of gold lace as the image pixelates and wavers.
Little Dragon have announced a run of spring and summer North American tour dates; see those here, and watch “High” below.
What do you get when you cross an old man with a live, active bear trap?
One heck of a video!
This gentleman thought he’d test his speed and reflexes by punching a locked and loaded bear trap, and we believe it’s to see just if he could get away with it. For an elderly fella, he actually moves pretty quickly, but is he quick enough to beat a bear trap?
Our hearts are beating! Even if you think your moves are as up to snuff as this guy, please DO NOT try this at home!
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Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho effectively conceded the Premier League title to Manchester City on the eve of this weekend's matches - and it is easy to see why given the 15-point gap.
Pep Guardiola's all-conquering men make the short trip to Turf Moor looking to rack up a 23rd win in just 26 league matches.
Sean Dyche's men are flying high in seventh but have endured a dip in form recently, failing to win in their last eight.
That run may well extend on Saturday lunchtime and you can follow all the action below...
Burnley: Pope, Bardsley, Long, Mee, Taylor, Lennon, Hendrick Cork, Gudmundsson, Barnes, Vokes.
Subs: Lowton, Nkoudou Westwood, Wells, Lindegaard, Arfield, O'Neill.
Man City: Ederson, Walker, Kompany, Otamendi, Danilo De Bruyne, Fernandinho, Gundogan, Bernardo Silva, Aguero Sterling.
Subs: Bravo, Laporte, Adarabioyo, Zinchenko, Toure Diaz.
AWC Choral Program Presents “Sing Them Over Again To Me”
Yuma, Arizona - Join the Arizona Western College choral students as they perform their spring concert, “Sing Them Over Again To Me.”
The concert will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 11, at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 1550 S. 14th Ave.
AWC Chamber Singers, AWC Youth Choir, and Yuma Chorale will be featured during the performance.
The event is free and open to the public.
For more information, contact Professor Deltrina Grimes at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or (928) 344-7574.
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Pandora has reduced the prices of hundreds of products online and in store.
The jewellery store known for its collectible charm bracelets and charms has cut prices by as much as 70%.
Shoppers will be able to pick up some one off items from as little as £5 as part of the Spring sale, the retailer has announced.
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The Outlet section over on the website features stand out products like the Cord Moments fabric bracelets currently just £19, Poetic Droplet Rings in pink and aqua for just £19 and a huge selection of charms for under £15 .
Visit the store HERE - and you can also make use of free delivery on orders over £75.
As the debate on global trade wars heats up, CNBC-TV18's Ronojoy Bannerjee caught up with Russian Economic Development Minister, Maxim Oreshkin and asked him the sectors that he is interested in and what the Rosneft deal means for India-Russia relations.
The economic relations between India and Russia are so diverse that we can find a wide range of industries, it is pharma, food processing, it is machinery, he said.
A man and woman from South Carolina were arrested Wednesday in Mississippi after allegedly stealing a woman's car in Tuscaloosa, AL. Investigators responded to a robbery report in the 3500 block of E McFarland Blvd around 5:10 Wednesday evening.
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BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) - An aviator who Connecticut officials say beat the Wright brothers in being the first in flight by two years has been honored.
U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Bridgeport Mayor Joseph Ganim and other officials joined family members of Gustave Whitehead in the city Monday to recognize him and the 116th anniversary of what state officials have called the "first manned, controlled flight of a powered, heavier-than-air aircraft."
Connecticut officials say the German-born Whitehead, who lived in Bridgeport and Fairfield, took off from Fairfield on Aug. 14, 1901, and flew about a half mile at a height of about 50 feet (15 meters). The Wright brothers' flight was in 1903 in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.
Officials in North Carolina and the Wright brothers' home state of Ohio dispute the claims about Whitehead.
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NEW YORK, March 31 J.P. Morgan on Friday downgraded its growth estimate on the U.S. economy in the first quarter on weaker-than-expected consumer spending data in February, but raised its outlook on economic growth in the second quarter due to an expected rebound in consumer spending.
The bank's economist Michael Feroli said in a research note he lowered his view on U.S. gross domestic product in the first quarter to 1.0 percent from 1.5 percent and raised his GDP estimate for the second quarter to 3.0 percent from 2.0 percent.
(Reporting by Richard Leong; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
The head of the European Union Election Observation Mission to Paraguay, Renate Weber, holds a press conference in Asuncion on Tuesday, April 24. EFE-EPA/Andres Cristaldo
The head of the European Union Election Observation Mission to Paraguay, Renate Weber (right) and European Parliament member Jose Ignacio Salafranca speak at a press conference in Asuncion on Tuesday, April 24. EFE-EPA/Andres Cristaldo
Last weekend's elections in Paraguay were carried out in "a context of institutional debility," the head of the European Union Election Observation Mission (EUEOM) said here Tuesday.
The general impression of observers was that Sunday's balloting was "well administrated by the TSJE electoral court," but still awaits "in-depth institutional reforms," Renate Weber, a Romanian member of the European Parliament, told a press conference in Asuncion.
AKRON, Ohio (AP) - A 102-year-old volunteer at an Ohio children's hospital has no plans of slowing down.
WJW-TV reports Rose Carlson joined the Akron Children's Hospital when she was 95, and she plans on continuing for as long as she is able.
Carlson's daughter Linda says her mom has always volunteered, and she served organizations in the past such as Toys for Tots and the Salvation Army.
Rose Carlson said Wednesday that while she doesn't necessarily like the work, she comes to the hospital because she likes the people.
Carlson has four children, nine grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
She says her old age is unusual for her family, saying "I must have lived a good life."
Information from: WJW-TV, http://www.fox8.com
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BATTLE CREEK, Mich. -- Police are searching for an armed robbery suspect who stabbed a woman at a local shopping center.
It happened Friday morning just before 9:30 a.m. at the Lakeview Square Mall near the Barnes and Noble Store.
Police say the suspect approached the elderly woman and demanded her purse before stabbing her in the stomach.
She was taken to the hospital and is expected to be okay.
The suspect, described as a white man in his late 20's about 6'2, wearing a black hoodie and hat, and a green jacket. He was last seen driving a green older model Toyota Camry.
If you know anything, call police.
April 10 El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc
* El Pollo Loco announces new development incentives
* El Pollo Loco Holdings - program applies to new and existing franchisees with multi-unit development agreements in markets outside California, Nevada
* El Pollo Loco-qualified franchisees with multi-unit development agreements in new markets through March 31, 2018 may be eligible for financial incentives
* Financial incentives include reduced initial franchise fee of $30,000 for first restaurant
* Financial incentives also include further reduced initial franchise fee of $20,000 for each subsequent restaurant
* Financial incentives include reduced royalty fees for first 3 years Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Orca Exploration Group Inc
* Orca Exploration confirms discussions with Swala Oil & Gas (Tanzania) Plc regarding a possible minority investment in the Orca Group Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Jay Bartell
Grayston Unity for Independent venue Week, Feb 4 at 5.30pm.
Bartell’s third album for Sinderlyn is a record in the full meaning of the word – of sounds, of friendships new and old, of songs that compel repeated listens and that deepen and grow richer each time. Stay with these songs, and they will stay with you. The Brooklyn singer songwriter is appearing at the Grayson Unity as part of Independent Venue Week. See also Trades Club and The Lantern for Independent Venue events.
I am sick of New Year’s resolutions. But if you want a good one, here you go.
Quit your job in 2017.
Maybe not on January 4, or April 1, or October 15, but at some point this year, you should take steps to leaving your job (or at the very least, building additional streams of income).
Here are some reasons of my reasons why.
ONE JOB = ONE SOURCE OF INCOME:
I am going to say this as clearly as I can. If you have only one source of income, today, you are in trouble. In danger.
According to the IRS, the average multi-millionaire has seven different sources of income.
Why? Because if one, or two, or three of them disappear, you are still fine. And they will disappear.
SHANGHAI Bitauto Holdings Ltd (BITA.N) has raised around $1 billion from Tencent Holdings Ltd (0700.HK), Baidu Inc (BIDU.O) and JD.com Inc (JD.O) to date as it seeks to develop China's largest online car financing platform, its chief told Reuters on Thursday.
William Li, who is also chairman of electric vehicle startup Nio, did not elaborate on the fundraising.
The investments in Bitauto unit Yixin Capital, the last round completed in August 2016, are aimed at growing its business in online automobile finance and related transactions, a spokesman said.
Chinese traditionally avoid taking out loans to buy cars, although consultancy Deloitte expects that to change with 50 percent of cars to be bought on credit in China by 2020 as automakers aggressively push financing to increase sales.
In the United States, more than 80 percent of cars are bought on credit.
(Reporting by Jake Spring and Norihiko Shirouzu; Editing by Christopher Cushing and Mark Potter)
Aug 14 (Reuters) - HUMANA AB:
* Humana Expands in Finland
* ‍ACQUIRES NORDIC SENIOR SERVICES OY (NSS OY) WITH OPERATIONS IN SOUTHERN AND CENTRAL FINLAND.​
* ‍TRANSFER WILL TAKE PLACE IMMEDIATELY AND OPERATIONS OF NSS OY WILL BE INCLUDED IN ARJESSA, HUMANA'S FINNISH SUBSIDIARY.​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
About Music & Memory Beechwood
Music and Memory is a group for anyone affected by dementia. It is open to anyone in the Halton area and aims to improve the lives of people with dementia and their carers through singing. The group also aims to provide companionship and reduce social isolation sometimes associated with a diagnosis of dementia and provide a couple of hours of friendship and fun.
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — A Muslim aerospace engineer has sued the Spirit Boeing Employees Association for religious discrimination stemming from a party at a lake in Wichita, Kansas.
The American Civil Liberties Union filed a federal lawsuit Friday on behalf of Munir Zanial, a Malaysian national of Indian ancestry.
The association declined to comment.
Zanial rented the group's lake last year to host a party to celebrate Malaysian Independence Day. The lawsuit alleges the association reported him out of fear he used the lake to hold an Islamic State meeting.
It alleged an American flag that had been "desecrated ISIS symbols." But the flag was actually a Malaysian flag and the guests included people of Malaysian Indian ancestry, some wearing hijabs.
Spirit filed a complaint with the FBI, and the association terminated his rental benefits.
Owen Farrell faces a race against time to be fit for the first Test against New Zealand after being forced to pull out of the match-day to face the Maori All Blacks on Saturday with a quad muscle strain.
The Lions released a statement on Thursday saying that Farrell had suffered “a grade one quadriceps strain” in training and had withdrawn from the 23-man squad.
A grade one strain normally requires a 10-day rehabilitation period which would put Farrell in doubt for the first Test in Auckland.
Farrell had been originally named on the bench for Saturday’s game which is regarded as the “fourth Test” of the tour, with Ireland fly-half Jonathan Sexton handed a second start of the tour.
The Saracens fly-half however picked up the training on Thursday afternoon and now has been withdraw entirely.
.Situated on a quiet street in The Moorings, this new construction is scheduled for completion in mid-November, 2018. The Knauf-Koenig/Falconer Design home will have 4,614 square feet under air. The open floor plan embodies the Naples lifestyle with a great room leading to the kitchen, dining and second entertaining space. Ten-foot sliders open to outdoor living and dining. Built around a unique pool design, the 5 bedroom, 6 bath home creates seamless living between indoors and outdoors, taking advantage of the mild Naples weather. Quality finishes throughout. Ruffino cabinetry and Sub-Zero/Wolf appliances complete the package.
Cleveland is charged with operating a vehicle with a blood-alcohol level over the legal limit and operating a motor vehicle while impaired. The impaired-driving trial of former RCMP officer Ronald Cleveland was postponed again Tuesday because the Crown prosecutor couldn't get to the Moncton courtroom, according to defence lawyer James Matheson.
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Lawson (groin), who was a limited participant Wednesday, practiced fully Thursday.
It looks like the Bills will get their second-year pass rusher back this week following a one-game absence, where he'll shoot for his third sack of the season against the Bengals and Andy Dalton. We'll see if Lawson gets a questionable status or no injury designation at all following Friday's practice.
Undocumented immigrants across the US are living in fear as Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers step up their raids. A church in Chicago's lower west side offers sanctuary to undocumented immigrants. CNN's Rosa Flores has more.
Oakland Athletics' Trevor Plouffe looks to throw to first base but does not throw as Cleveland Indians' Carlos Santana is safe after a bunt in the fourth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, May 30, 2017, in Cleveland. less Oakland Athletics' Trevor Plouffe looks to throw to first base but does not throw as Cleveland Indians' Carlos Santana is safe after a bunt in the fourth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, May 30, 2017, in ... more MIAMI - As the A's youth movement continues now at the big-league level, playing time for some veterans is dipping substantially.
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Thomas Lemar has been linked to a move to Arsenal this summer
The Gunners legend admits he has no idea which individual players that his old boss Arsene Wenger is targeting.
But he's thrown his weight behind a possible bid for Monaco star Thomas Lemar, labelling the possibility of signing him as "great".
Speaking exclusively to Express Sport, Seaman said: "I've no idea who is coming in. There's so much speculation it's so hard to keep up with it.
"But if they can add players like [Thomas Lemar], great.
"Hopefully they will do more business. Hopefully they can get one or two because it'll be a boost for the squad as well.
A 64-year-old American woman was airlifted to University Hospital Kerry last evening after getting into difficulty on the Kerry Camino.
Dingle Coast Guard Unit contacted Valentia Coastguard around half past 5 about the woman who has a medical condition.
Shannon Coastguard Helicopter was tasked to the Derrymore area and airlifted the diabetic woman to hospital for treatment around 20 to 7.
In response to comments about McCain being elected only for republicans, no I beg to disagree.
Whether you’re a republican, democrat, independent, Green Party, Libertarian or whatever party affiliation, he represents all of Arizona voters who live in his voter area whether they voted for him or not!
Any one individual who feels he is their personal pet to attend to their own personal agenda is wrong. If he made campaign promises and changed for a legitimate logical reason that is what counts.
The man was re-elected many times not because he is someone’s pet, but for his independence and honor, something the president has none of.
I am a democrat I have never voted for McCain, but he is a man of honor, something many in government might do more of!
Ralph Hill
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California and San Francisco officials said Monday they are suing the Trump administration, alleging federal threats to withhold funding from “sanctuary cities” are unconstitutional and violate the rights of residents.
Atty. Gen. Xavier Becerra said the state and local jurisdictions in California receive $28 million annually in law enforcement grants from the federal government that could be withheld. He said President Trump’s push to end the funding is “bullying.”
“It’s a low blow to our men and women who wear the badge, for the federal government to threaten their crime-fighting resources in order to force them to do the work of the federal government when it comes to immigration enforcement,” the attorney general said at a San Francisco news conference.
A state lawsuit is being filed later Monday and will be coordinated with a similar lawsuit already filed by the city of San Francisco, Becerra said.
Read the full story on LATimes.com.
Two Veterans events are planned in Trenton for June 1st and June 4th.
A Kansas City Vet Center Counselor will provide counseling at the Trenton VFW Hall Friday, June 1st from 8:30 to noon. A Veterans Service Officer will not be at the VFW due to a family emergency.
A Veterans Service Officer will be at the Trenton Hy-Vee Monday, June 4th from 9 o’clock in the morning to 1 o’clock in the afternoon. All veterans are asked to bring Veterans Affairs and military paperwork with them to Hy-Vee.
A Veterans Service Officer is on call the rest of June and may be reached by calling 660-359-2078.
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Bethune Center creates a night for adults
Bethune Night Out will take place Oct. 6 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. at the McLeod Bethune Center, 140 Martin Luther King Dr. in Jersey City. There will be food, dancing, art, film, vendors and more throughout the night. Guests must be 18 or older to participate. There will be free parking.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President Mike Pence said on Monday the United States would bring all its economic and diplomatic power to bear to see democracy restored in Venezuela, saying a failed state there threatens Americans.
"President Trump has made it very clear that we will not stand by while Venezuela collapses into dictatorship," Pence told reporters in Cartagena, Colombia. "A failed state in Venezuela threatens the security and prosperity of our entire hemisphere and the people of the United States of America." (Reporting by Tim Ahmann; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
A beautiful spring night is ahead under a clear sky, light breeze and temperatures by morning in the 40s. More clouds are expected Tuesday with a slight chance of a shower or storm Tuesday afternoon. The wind increases from the south at 10-20 mph. A mostly cloudy sky continues Tuesday night and remains dry.
Showers and storms are likely Wednesday with the chance of strong to severe storms south of Highway 20. Hail, high winds, heavy rain and an isolated tornado are all possible with any of the severe storms. The rain tapers off by midnight Wednesday.
Thursday through Monday is going to be cooler than normal with highs in the mid 50s to low 60s. Dry conditions are expected with varying cloud cover from day to day.
Stay up to date with the latest current condition and forecast at kwwl.com/weather.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick Three-Midday' game
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday afternoon's drawing of the "Pick Three-Midday" game were:
1-9-3, Fireball: 7
(one, nine, three; Fireball: seven)
Kaitlin McKeown Rebecca Kuhns, owner of Liberation Threads, a new fair-trade boutique in downtown Durham, is photographed at the store. Kaitlin McKeown Rebecca Kuhns, owner of Liberation Threads, a new fair-trade boutique in downtown Durham, is photographed at the store.
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DOVER, Del. _ These Delaware lotteries were drawn Wednesday:
Estimated jackpot: $283 million
9-0-1
(nine, zero, one)
3-2-4-5
(three, two, four, five)
Estimated jackpot: $70 million
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March 28 Rockwell Collins Inc
* Rockwell Collins announces pricing of senior notes offering
* Priced a public offering of senior notes in a combined aggregate principal amount of $4.65 billion
* Notes will be issued in $300 million of 1.950% notes due 2019
* Rockwell Collins- Net proceeds of offering will be used to finance portion of consideration for co's previously announced acquisition of B/E Aerospace
* Rockwell Collins - Notes will be issued in $1.1 billion of 2.800% notes due 2022, $950 million of 3.200% notes due 2024, $1.3 billion of 3.500% notes due 2027
* Notes will be issued in $1.0 billion of 4.350% notes due 2047
* Rockwell Collins - Will use net proceeds of offering of 2019 notes to repay a portion of its outstanding short-term commercial paper borrowings
* Rockwell Collins - If B/E Aerospace acquisition is not completed on or prior to October 21, 2017 , co will redeem outstanding 2022, 2024, 2027 and 2047 notes Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
It’s bounce house season, Chicago.
Starting Wednesday, Chicago residents can reserve a bounce house from the city’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events for free, according to the city’s website.
Residents can begin reserving the bounce house at 9 a.m., the website says.
“Inflatables will only be provided to residential block parties within the city limits of Chicago,” the city says. “Events on private property, in parks, in forest preserves, private parties, birthday parties and festivals are not eligible to apply.”
The “Jumping Jack” bounce house is available all summer long, the city says, on Saturdays and Sundays only.
The program runs from Saturday, May 27 through Sunday, August 27.
Springfield girls and Sleepy Eye United boys finish 3rd in the MSHSL Class A state golf tournament.
Springfield girls and Sleepy Eye United boys finish 3rd in the MSHSL Class A state golf tournament.
Mankato East sophomore, Carson Haley shot a 144 through two-rounds of action at the MSHSL Class AAA state golf tournament. The sophomore's score tied him for 2nd place, one shot behind Wayzata's Van Holmgren.
Archer City's Royal Theatre will be hosting the Western Flyers Saturday. (Source: RNN Texoma)
Archer City's Royal Theatre will be hosting the Western Flyers Saturday.
The Western Flyers are an authentic western swing band that combines hot jazz and swing standards, cowboy songs, and old time fiddle tunes.
Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show will start at 7:30.
Tickets are $20 and can be purchased here and there will be a limited number available at the door.
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Premier League side, Inter Allies have resumed training after three weeks break.
Assistant coaches, Yaw Preko and Adam Fazazi have been tasked to take charge of the team after the club and former Hearts of Oak gaffer, Kenichi Yatsuhashi mutually parted ways.
The Club, in anticipation of the league’s resumption, is hoping coach Preko and coach Fazazi will put the team through their paces in other to maintain momentum gathered after the first round of the league.
Inter Allies will be looking to be involved in some friendlies to keep the players match fit after weeks of inactivity.
The "Eleven Is To One" boys finished the first half of the Zylofon Cash Premier League campaign on the 5th position on league log with 25 points.
Graeme McDowell says there is no reason why he can’t be compete at the head of the Irish Open field this week.
After a delay at a French Airport, The Portrush man will get his clubs back today ahead of the Pro-Am where he will be joined on the course by Ballyliffin General Manager John Farren and Club Captain Paddy McDermott.
Graeme has good memories of Ballyliffin and is looking forward to a good week…
Coverage from the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open at Ballyliffin on Highland Radio Sport, is in association with the Connolly Motor Group, Sligo – Your authorized dealer in the north west for Audi and Mercedes Benz.
Olivia Munn is a natural goddess in her floral ensemble.
Earlier this week, the star attended a party honoring Eva Longoria's Walk of Fame star, wearing a sheer floral dress, a green blazer and heeled sandals. She accessorized her look with green aviators from Serge Kirchhofer and gold hoops. All together, the look offers everything we love about spring: flowers, greenery and sunny weather.
While floral print is popular during this time of year, it's the pleated blazer that takes her style to the next level. By pairing one of the brightest hues of her dress to her jacket, the print of the dress pops. The glasses and shoes, which are in the same color family, make it even more of a showstopper.
As word of his grandson's kidnapping spreads, J. Paul Getty sends his trusted fixer Fletcher Chace to Rome to investigate the mysterious disappearance.
Viewers from across the Valley have called in wondering why the Los Angeles Police Department, FBI officials, and a bulldozer were taking over a desert area in Sky Valley.
Story: Deputy Improving But Still Critical After Mass Shooting
8 years ago, a 23-year-old woman from Los Angeles vanished. Thursday night, the Los Angeles Police Department and FBI have dug up her remains from a Sky Valley yard utilizing a bulldozer and cadaver dogs.
Story: Officer Jose "Gil" Vega's Children Remember Their Father
According to LAPD robbery homicide Captain William Hayes, officials were digging, looking for a body involved in a 2009 Los Angeles homicide case.
Story: Shadow Hills High School Students Fall Ill, Campus Evacuated Due to Unidentified Odor
When we reached out to the LAPD public information officer, the only further information they were able to release was that the body has heavy decomposition and it will take several weeks until they are able to identify the remains.
JERUSALEM (AP) — Gaza's Hamas rulers say they have agreed to a cease-fire with Israel to end the largest flare-up of violence between the sides since a 2014 war.
Khalil al-Haya, a senior Hamas official, says Wednesday that Egyptian mediators intervened "after the resistance succeeded in warding off the aggression."
He said militant groups in Gaza will commit to the cease-fire as long as Israel does. Israeli Cabinet minister Naftali Bennett told Israel's Army Radio no agreement has been reached yet.
The Israeli military struck dozens of militant sites in Gaza overnight as rocket fire continued toward southern Israeli communities into early Wednesday morning.
The border area has been tense in recent weeks as Palestinians have held mass protests aimed at lifting an Israeli-Egyptian blockade imposed after Hamas seized power in 2007.
Lincolnshire Police have issued an appeal for information after a caravan theft in Glentworth, near Market Rasen, overnight on Sunday, July 1, and Monday, July 2.
Police say a cream-coloured Bailey Senator Indiana caravan was stolen from a farm on Kexby Road, in Glentworth between 7pm on July 1 and 7am on July 2.
The caravan, with a gold stripe on the side and series 5 written on the back, was in the rear garden of the farm.
Police have asked for anyone with information to call 101, quoting incident 263 of July 2.
It’s a tradition here pre-U.S. Open: counting down the holes until Shinnecock Hills hosts a fourth modern-era U.S. Open over its magnificent William Flynn design.
Today, we look at No. 2.
At 252 yards for this year’s U.S. Open, this uphill, typically downwind long par-3 is one of the more subtly artful and not-so-subtly difficult one-shotters around.
In 1986, P.J. Boatwright noted the small approach added to players land the ball short of the green, 226 yards away:
A very strong a par-3, uphill to a green that is appropriately large. Normally, we isolate greens on par-3 holes with rough. In this case, because the hole is so long, we left a strip of fairway in front of the green so that players can bounce the ball onto the green. This is only fair because the hole is likely to play downwind.
Here is an aerial showing the entire fairway drenched in rough:
The fairway was installed by 1995.
The Clark County coroner has identified the man found dead earlier this month in Henderson.
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The Clark County coroner has identified the man found dead earlier this month in Henderson.
Christopher Hodgkin, 47, was found dead Dec. 1 in the 700 block of South Racetrack Road, near Boulder Highway.
Henderson police spokesman Rod Pena said there were “suspicious circumstances” surrounding Hodgkin’s death. According to the coroner’s office, Hodgkin died from multiple gunshot wounds. His death was ruled a homicide.
Police are seeking a four-door dark blue 2003 Honda Accord with a sunroof, lightly tinted windows and a gas tank flap doesn’t close in connection with the case. The Nevada license plate is 061UKC.
Contact Max Michor at mmichor@reviewjournal.com or 702-383-0381. Follow @MaxMichor on Twitter.
700 South Racetrack Road, henderson, nv
Rwanda has introduced a new law enabling the levying of a tax on imported goods, with proceeds going to the financing of the African Union. A Cabinet meeting chaired by President Paul Kagame passed the draft law to establish the 0.2 per cent tax on imported goods.
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Reinhardt University is planning a vigil for Quentin Moses, a former NFL linebacker who was as an assistant football coa SANDUSKY ABUSE Jerry Sandusky's adult son is in a Pennsylvania jail, awaiting a hearing next week on charges he pressured one teenage girl t NORFOLK, Va. - The Harbor's Edge retirement community has announced plans to add a 27-story tower in 2020.
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MILWAUKEE — Marquette University officials have announced a new location for the state-of-the-art athletic performance research center.
It will now be located near the corner of 21st and Wells, across from the Al McGuire Center.
Previously, it was going to be built closer to downtown Milwaukee on the other side of I-43.
School officials say this new location makes much more sense for both students and staff.
“This new location is smarter and more convenient for our student-athletes, faculty and staff that will be housed in the APRC,” MU President Michael Lovell said in a news release. “While the location has changed, our vision to advance our mission through innovative sports and human performance research remains unchanged.”
A formal groundbreaking ceremony is expected in the coming weeks.
India's Mohammed Shami celebrates the dismissal of Sri Lanka's Kusal Mendis with his captain Virat Kohli during the second day's play. (AP Images)
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WANTING to buy a new motorcycle? Or do you just want to check out the latest in the market? Head on to J Centre Mall for the Honda Cebu Invasion!
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Last July 29, Honda unveiled the all-new Honda XRM 125 with celebrity guest Joseph Marco gracing the event.
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Fayetteville band Brother Moses is back in town for a local show at George's this weekend. They'll perform with Nashville band, Keeps, and a band called JP & the Lees.
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Oakland’s Jeron Rook (15) runs the ball as Riverdale’s Jaxson Bryant (42) comes up from behind him during the game, on Friday, Sept. 15, 2017, at Oakland. (Photo: HELEN COMER/DNJ)
Top-ranked Oakland faces Franklin at 7 p.m. today in a non-region high school football game.
The Patriots (6-0) are ranked No. 1 in Class 6A in the latest Associated Press' statewide poll. Franklin enters the game 1-6.
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The Collier County Sheriff's Office urges residents to avoid in North Naples Indy Park because they are under water.
According to their Twitter account, Shirley Street, J&C Boulevard, Trade Center Way and a fews others are flooded.
Shirley St., J&C Blvd, Trade Center Way, and other streets in the North Naples indy park are under water. Use caution. Avoid, if possible. — CollierCountySheriff (@CollierSheriff) June 14, 2017
It may be hard to determine how deep the water on a road is. Remember, turn around, don't drown.
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Our contributing photographer Isadora Pennington was at the Atlanta BeltLine Eastside Trail extension on Sunday to check on its progress. Today was the deadline to have Irwin Street reopened to vehicle traffic, but as you can see by the photos there is still plenty of work to be done on the new trail crossing. Further along, the concrete trail is complete behind the Stove Works and Alexan on Krog apartments. Over in Cabbagetown and Reynoldstown, people were already walking and biking on the new section along Wylie Street. A large portion of the extension at DeKalb Avenue is on hold until North American Properties finishes a mixed-use development on the site.
Dehradun, Feb 14: The successful execution of elections in India are always a herculean task. However, the Election Commission has always set new standards of efficiency in conducting elections.
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Welcome Back to Boxing... Sort of: The Lo-Down - 6/14On the Wednesday edition of the Lo-Down the guys covered the NBA and the news of the Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor. All that and more on The Lo-Down exclusively on Sports 1140 KHTK daily from 12-3PM.
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Pierre-Michel Lasogga is closing in on a move to Leeds United from Hamburg.
The Whites want to sign the striker from the Bundesliga club on a season-long loan deal as they bid to beef up their attacking options.
They are close to doing the deal, according to German broadcaster Welt/N24, with Lasogga closing in on a switch to Elland Road.
Lasogga currently takes home €3.4m per year at Hamburg and it is claimed that the Bundesliga side will shoulder part of his salary during his time in England.
Leeds are also expected to include a purchase option in the loan agreement, in the event Lasogga impresses at Elland Road over the course of the campaign.
The first-ever National BeaverTails Pastry Day will be taking place this Friday, June 1st from 2 to 4 pm, at select locations across Canada. BeaverTails-lovers in Toronto are invited to come down to Toronto’s Waterfront location (145 Queens Quay West) to indulge in free classic cinnamon & sugar pastries. Can it get any sweeter than this?
Daniel Franzese claimed that Phillips' harassment "started with a lot of eye‪-rolling" but escalated to verbal harassment and a hard kick to the head.
MUMBAI: Tobacco sickness has taken a toll on people worldwide, but that does not change the fact that it’s consumed widely.
With World No Tobacco Day just a day away, there screams a high necessity to spread awareness on how smoking is actually dragging people into a pit. To address this cause Thought Scoot, a YouTube channel that aims at providing a perspective has released a video on why you should quit smoking.
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Thought Scoot has created a rendition of Shankar Mahadevan’s Breathless track which is sung by Swapnil Bhanushali and it’s written by Urvi Mishra, Mallika Kelkar, Prashant Nair.
While Shankar Mahadevan was quite impressed with Thought’s Scoot video and he’s took to Twitter to share it.
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Limpopo authorities say that the taxi was travelling to Johannesburg and 14 of those found in the vehicle did not have legal documents to be in the country.
JOHANNESBURG - Traffic police in Limpopo have arrested a Zimbabwean national on the N1 near Mokopane who was transporting 31 passengers from Zimbabwe in a minibus taxi.
The authorities say that the taxi was travelling to Johannesburg and 14 of those found in the vehicle did not have legal documents to be in the country.
Traffic spokesperson Joshua Kwapa says that Home Affairs officials were called to detain the illegal immigrants.
"We are taking this matter very seriously from the fact that this kombi was overloaded. We cannot condone this behaviour. We will ensure that we get a positive conviction on this matter because we have been talking about foreign nationals coming into this country and disobeying the rules of the road."
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Mounties are investigating a crash between one of their cruisers and a car that left an officer injured early Friday morning.
The RCMP said the collision happened while the officer was responding to a driving complaint around 3:50 a.m. in Pitt Meadows.
The other driver fled the scene immediately after the crash, according to the RCMP.
"The nature of the call, the collision and the suspect vehicle are currently under investigation," Sgt. Brenda Gresiuk said in a brief statement.
The officer involved in the crash suffered undisclosed injuries that Mounties described as minor.
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Charlton Athletic boss Karl Robinson is odds-on favourite to become the new Oxford United manager.
He finished yesterday's betting at 1/4 and is now 2/7 ahead of Sven Goran Eriksson at 5/1.
There are a host of big names in behind those two.
Here's the list at the time of writing for a job currently occupied by caretaker Derek Fazackerley - who himself is in the running for the role at the Kassam Stadium.
Karl Robinson: 2/7
Sven Goran Eriksson: 5/1
Frank Lampard: 10/1
Matt Elliot: 10/1
Frank De Boer: 14/1
Steve Gerrard: 14/1
Derek Fazackerley: 18/1
Patrick Kluivert: 18/1
Simon Grayson: 18/1
Jaap Stam: 20/1
Alan Stubbs: 25/1
Brian McDermott: 25/1
Craig Bellamy: 25/1
Quite a list - who knows, probably the same group of names that will be in the frame for the Charlton job should Robinson leave.
Australia has proved to be a challenging terrain for South African companies, Woolworths is one of them; joining CNBC Africa is Simon Susman, Woolworths Chairman for more on the retail scene in South Africa.
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There are partnership opportunities for organizations wishing to utilize Halton District School Board properties.
Community groups and members of the public are invited to a meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 8 at 7 p.m. to discuss potential planning and partnership opportunities within HDSB facilities.
Partnership opportunities in existing schools and co-build opportunities in proposed new schools will be discussed at the J.W. Singleton Education Centre, 2050 Guelph Line. There could also be opportunities in a proposed new board administrative centre.
Potential partners are requested to bring relevant planning information such as population projections, growth plans, community needs, land-use and green-space/park requirements to the meeting.
The new public works commissioner in a suburban Detroit county is declaring “all hands on deck” to fix a broken sewer line that has created a major sinkhole and forced the evacuation of 22 homes.
Alahli Takaful Company announced results of Extraordinary General meeting held on April 23, 2018. Shareholders approved the distribution of SAR 0.75 cash dividends per share and amended Clause (32) of the Company Statute pertaining to quorum of General meeting.
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There is an old maxim that everything moves slower in the South. It certainly applied on Tuesday to Attorney General Jefferson Beauregard Sessions as he Sessions was often combative and defensive from his opening statement on.
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SAN DIEGO – Dense fog along the San Diego County coastline could slow down the morning commute Wednesday.
A National Weather Service dense fog advisory for the coastal areas will expire at 8 a.m., around the same time the fog is expected to dissipate. The advisory applies to the cities of Carlsbad, Chula Vista, Encinitas, National City, San Diego and Vista.
Forecasters said the fog “should be quick to clear out, but will negatively impact the coastal commute this morning.” Visibility could possibly drop to a quarter-mile or less.
Drivers were urged to slow down, use their low beams and stay well back from vehicles ahead of them.
Patchy fog is expected to develop along the coast again overnight, according to the weather service.
A paranormal creature comes back to life and goes on a rampage in the office.
Kolt Kyler, a 9-year-old Cubs fan from Pierceton, Ind., had never been to Wrigley Field, but after a tremendous surprise from his parents, that’s about to change.
Kyler’s sister, Hannah Himes, tweeted a video this weekend of Kyler working on his family farm. About 30 seconds into the video, Kyler’s dad brings up a daylong chore that he has for his son. Without even knowing what it is, Kyler already agreed to it. Then, his dad handed him an envelope.
Surprised with @Cubs tickets for working hard at school, on the farm, and on the baseball field ⚾️ He may or may not be their biggest fan! pic.twitter.com/EVsufB5cSF — Hannah Himes (@HannahHimes) April 16, 2017
Kyler opened the envelope to discover Cubs tickets, and he immediately broke down in tears and hugged his dad. He’s going to Wrigley Field.
Himes told Yahoo! Sports:
“His work ethic is amazing,” Hannah says of her little brother. “He’s been carrying around a bat, ball, and glove since he could walk.”
Let’s hope he enjoys his first Wrigley Field experience.
CAIRO: Three Chinese tourists were killed on Tuesday and eight others were injured in a road accident in Alexandria, Egypt's second city, a government statement said.
Two of those injured were in critical condition, the statement said.
Tourism was one of Egypt's main sources of income but fewer visitors have come since a 2011 uprising. A plane crash in 2015 led to a further drop in tourist numbers. In recent months, more have come due in part to renewed political stability.
(Reporting by Mohamed Abdellah; Writing by Arwa Gaballa; Editing by Matthew Mpoke Bigg)
A record number of snowy owls are stopping in Northeast Ohio due to a biological phenomenon.
The owls are native to the Arctic. It’s normal to see one or two in Northeast Ohio during the winter. This year, 18 have been spotted in the Cleveland area just since Thanksgiving.
Marty Calabrese, a naturalist at Cleveland Metroparks, says the reason is owls had more to eat this summer, which led to more offspring.
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There’s more snowy owls so their distribution is reaching further south. And we call that irruption with an I.
Calabrese says the owls are not invasive, and are commonly seen along Lake Erie shore. They are expected to stay until March.
LUXEMBOURG (AP) — Greece is hoping to secure more bailout funds to meet a summer debt repayment hump as well as a debt relief deal at a meeting of finance ministers from the 19-country eurozone.
The country, which has been promised help on its mountain of debt once its bailout ends next year, is again the main topic of discussion at a meeting of the so-called eurogroup Thursday.
The main obstacle to an agreement is a difference of opinion between the eurozone and the International Monetary Fund over Greece's long-term debt outlook.
The expectation is Greece will get the roughly 7 billion euros ($7.8 billion) due, but will struggle to clinch the outlines of a debt relief deal that Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras thinks is crucial for the country's economy in the long-term.
When Amazon’s celebrity-filled Alexa ad airs during the Super Bowl on Sunday, chances are it won’t wake your Echo speaker by accident. As Bloomberg reports, Amazon has figured out how to prevent Alexa from responding to wake words that it hears during commercials. The method likely involves dampening a high-frequency slice of the audio, and programming Alexa to ignore commands when those specific frequencies seem unnaturally quiet. Humans may not pick up on the difference, but Alexa’s microphones can.
The last Peterhead Town Trail walk of the year will be held this weekend.
The walk, to be held on Saturday, November 11, will be a special event to commemorate Remembrance Day.
Peterhead played its part in both World Wars, which left their mark in the town.
Local loons served with courage, while their families on the home front played their part too.
Hear stories of soldiers, sailors, spies and civilians, and a town bruised by conflict but determined to endure.
The life of the town was changed forever by world events.
The event is free and those interested in joining are asked to meet at the war memorial on South Road.
Well-behaved dogs are welcome.
For more information about the walk call Heather Barclay on 07584 267789 or visit www.peterheadtowntrail.co.uk.
The subject is large, and The Traditional Crafts of Egypt addresses that vastness through tidy division: 11 chapters, each on a particular medium, whether clay, leather, glass or stone. The beautifully composed color photography, including many pictures of contemporary artisans weaving or working their kilns, illustrates a book whose mission is greater than decorating coffee tables. The text has universal implications, not only on the distinct pleasure of owning handcrafted items but also for a way of life in which “the producer, laborer, and manager are one.” Written with bright clarity, the text touches on the history as well as the poetry of objects in a nation whose dates run into thousands of years. The Traditional Crafts of Egypt also strikes a somber note in its admission that the country’s artisanal production is endangered, the victim of declining tourism caused by regional turmoil.
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DES MOINES, Iowa -- Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds issued an order to begin establishing a children's mental health service system in the coming years.
Reynolds signed an executive order Monday creating a state board, calling it a "first step." The board will submit recommendations on how Iowa can better serve children in the state's "inadequate" mental health system.
The board will be made up of mental health professionals, state agency representatives, lawmakers and others. Reynolds said it will build on efforts by previous groups. A similar process resulted in bipartisan legislation Reynolds signed last month to expand mental health systems for adults.
Reynolds said initial funding for the children's system might be found within existing funds. She said "at some point" the effort would require additional money. The expanded adult services are expected to cost more than $31 million in the first two years.
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When quarterback prospects like USC’s Sam Darnold decline to throw at the Scouting Combine, it’s because they think they can put on a better performance under conditions they have more control over at their Pro Day workouts.
But in the case of Darnold, the conditions might not be ideal: USC’s Pro Day is Wednesday, and there’s rain in the forecast in Los Angeles.
Despite that, Darnold is committed to throwing even if it rains, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.
Darnold is viewed by many as the best prospect in this year’s draft class, and he could go as high as first overall to the Browns. The Jets, who traded up to No. 3 overall, may also have interest, as could other teams that are high in the draft order or could trade up.
So some NFL team will invest a high pick and a lot of money in Darnold, and that team will want to see what he can do — perhaps in less than ideal conditions.
Two men have been arraigned by the Police before a magistrate court over a minor issue in Osogbo.
The prosecutor, Mr Rasaq Olayiwola, narrated the case to the court in the Osun state capital.
“Sulaiman Adeniyi and Mukaila Adegboye on Feburary 13, 2017 around 1:00pm at D.P.O office Oke-Baale Police Station, Osogbo, engaged themselves in a public fight over a minor matter,” he said.
Olayiwola added that the offence committed by the duo contravened section 83 of the criminal code cap 34 vol. II Laws of Osun-State of Nigeria 2003.
The counsels presented by the duo, however, applied for bail on behalf of their clients in the most liberal term.
Magistrate Olushola Aluko subsequently granted them bail in the sum of 50,000 Naira, alongside two sureties in the like sum.
He said the sureties must reside within the jurisdiction, swear to an affidavit of means, produce tax clearance certificates and three passport photographs.
The magistrate adjorned the case till March 21, 2017.
Five students were struck by a car near Paramount High School Monday, authorities said.
The crash occurred around 3 p.m. at Rosecrans and Downey avenues, the Los Angeles County Fire Department said.
Five students were hurt, with one student in serious condition, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff Lakewood station. The condition of the other four was not available, but multiple patients were taken to the hospital.
It wasn't immediately clear what led to the crash, and there was no immediate information regarding if anyone was arrested.
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Kevin Durant had 32 points and 10 rebounds in his Golden State playoff debut, Stephen Curry scored 29 points, and the Warriors withstood a sensational day by Portland duo CJ McCollum and Damian Lillard to beat the Trail Blazers 121-109 on Sunday in Game 1 of the first-round series. McCollum scored a playoff career-best 41 points, and Lillard had 34, but the Warriors made the crucial big plays on both ends down the stretch with Portland playing without injured center Jusuf Nurkic.
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Brian Noles , crew leader of construction of the skate park rearrangement, saws off the end of a protruding bolt on a grind rail. This was among the last of the housekeeping items on the list before the reopening of Denton's Skate Works public skate park.
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OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE TO UNIFORMED OFFICER: You Can’t Bring A Gun In Here, This Is A Gun-Free Zone.
Management apologized, but what they should really apologize for is having restaurants that are gun-free for the rest of us.
Tina Knowles (a k a Beyoncé’s mom) hosted her second annual Wearable Arts Gala in Los Angeles to benefit the WACO (Where Art Can Occur) Theatre Center.
The dress code for the evening was “From WACO to Wakanda,” inspired by “Black Panther,” which has had a huge influence on culture and style since its release.
The Knowles-Carter crew rolled out for the evening’s festivities outfitted in their most extra garb. Beyoncé, who received the 2018 WACO Theatre Humanitarian Award, and daughter Blue Ivy stole the spotlight in matching gold frocks created by designers Falguni and Shane Peacock.
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Bey and Blue Ivy weren’t the only fashionistas who brought their style A-game. Click through to see the craziest looks from the night.
Today on KSFR’s Wake-Up Call: We begin our interviews with Santa Fe’s mayoral candidates with Allan Webber the first of the five today; Also, we’ll hear the Marketplace Morning Report and a local news update….and we’ll talk tech and the celebration last week of Computer-Science Education week in the Santa Fe Public schools.
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Wikipedia will be 'dark' in Italy until Thursday, when the European parliament votes on a new EU online copyright law. Deputy prime minister and leader of the anti-establishment Five Star Movement (M5S), Luigi Di Maio, supported the protest, while European Newspapers Publishers Association (ENPA), accused Wikipedia of tunnel vision. "A vote against intellectual property rights is a vote against press freedom," said ENPA president Carlo Perrone.
Chuks Aneke is punished harshly for his physicality, according to Dons boss Robbie Neilson.
The 24-year-old earned himself a booking for a culmination of fouls in the 1-1 draw with Shrewsbury on Saturday, and was given a warning by the referee in the second half as more free kicks were given against him.
But Neilson feels Aneke's physique is working against him, and if he was smaller, he would not be penalised as often as he is.
"The lack of protection Chuks Aneke gets is baffling," he said. "He gets battered left right and centre and gets nothing. But any contact with defenders and the whistle goes. But we're used to it, it's the same every week. In training, we don't give any free kicks so it prepares us for the weekend.
"He gets frustrated, as we do. If he was 5ft2, he'd win a lot more free kicks. But for some reason, because he's a big lad the referees don't give him anything. But it won't change because the standard of refereeing won't get any better."
A man was yesterday cleared of charges of raping a 13-year-old.
Indicted was Abraham Browne who was accused of sexually penetrating the young lady on August 28th, 2016.
He had pleaded not guilty the charge of rape of a child under 16.
After some three hours of deliberations, a 12-member jury returned a unanimous verdict—acquitting Browne of any culpability in the alleged sexual assault of the teenager.
In her admonition to the young man to stay out of trouble and focus on being a good example for persons to follow, Justice Jo-Ann Barlow cited the old saying, “had I not where the crows were found, I would have been home safe and sound.”….
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Want the world’s best, up-close view of a rocket launch without being right there at the pad?
For the first time, cameras will provide live 360-degree video of a rocket heading toward space.
NASA will provide the 360 stream Tuesday as an unmanned Atlas rocket blasts off from Cape Canaveral, Florida, with a capsule full of space station supplies. The stream will begin 10 minutes before the scheduled 11:11 a.m. liftoff and continue until the rocket is out of sight.
The four fisheye-lens cameras are located at the pad, about 300 feet (100 meters) from the rocket. A computer in a blast-proof box will stitch together the images for a full, in-the-round view. There will be about a minute lag time.
It will be shown on NASA’s YouTube channel.
American flag etiquette with U.S. Marines
Many American's are unaware that there are laws in regards to the American flag that can be found in detail in the United States Code. The flag code is a guide to encourage proper respect for the national ensign, although is has no provision for enforcement.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Blueprint Medicines Corp:
* BLUEPRINT MEDICINES ANNOUNCES PROPOSED PUBLIC OFFERING OF SHARES OF COMMON STOCK
* BLUEPRINT MEDICINES CORP SAYS IT HAS COMMENCED AN UNDERWRITTEN PUBLIC OFFERING OF $275.0 MILLION IN SHARES OF ITS COMMON STOCK
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Woodruff Ave. water service repair scheduled tonight in Idaho Falls
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The following is a news release from the city of Idaho Falls.
IDAHO FALLS — The City of Idaho Falls Water Division will be repairing a leaking water service in the 300 block of Woodruff Avenue beginning at 7 p.m. Tuesday.
North- and south-bound traffic will be impacted during construction. Motorists should expect traffic delays and are encouraged to use alternate routes.
The repair will affect water service to one housing unit but no businesses in the area. Residents in that area have been notified of the disruption in service.
Please reduce speeds, obey posted traffic control signage and watch for construction crews throughout the work zone.
We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we repair the leak as quickly as possible.
For questions or concerns, contact the Water Division at (208) 612-8471.
Man, 21, arrested after shoot out with officers in Austin: police
A 21-year-old man has been taken into custody after firing a gun at officers early Wednesday in the Austin neighborhood on the West Side, according to Chicago Police.
Officers spotted the man with a gun and chased him on foot about 2:40 a.m. in the 900 block of North Massasoit. The man fired shots at officers, who returned fire, police said.
No one was struck in the shoot out.
The officers were taken to a local hospital for observation but were not wounded and were in good condition, police said.
The man was taken into custody and two weapons were recovered, police said. He was not injured.
Area North detectives were investigating.
David's Bridal is opening a new store in Roseville at the Rosedale Marketplace, and you're invited to the grand opening event. Guests will receive 10 percent off their purchase, plus door prizes, tasty treats, and free gifts for the first 100 through the door.
Parched takes a character-driven and investigative approach to find out who really controls water in this country -- and in the world. Parched will unite investigative journalism with narrative entertainment in the deeply engaging style for which Jigsaw is renowned. The series will be haunting, shocking and cinematic -- and viewers will be left with a new and frightening understanding of our planet’s most precious resource. Villains, victims, and heroes guide the stories in each installment, backed by expert interviews, unfolding verité scenes and revealing archival.
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas farmer famous for cow art has gathered about 300 of his cattle to say “hi” to SpaceX, the orbiting Tesla and its “driver” called Starman.
The Wichita Eagle reports that David Klingenberg is known for using his feed truck to move cattle into shapes before filming them with his drone. In his latest YouTube video, “Cow Space Art,” Klingenberg explains how he got the photo proving his cows can be seen from outer space.
Klingenberg gets daily satellite images of his farm from FarmersEdge. He says he used shadows on the images to find out when the photos would be taken, and then moved his cows to spell out the word “hi” during that time.
Klingenberg has also made farm-themed song parodies, such as a trombone serenade of his cattle with Lorde’s “Royals.”
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Information from: The Wichita (Kan.) Eagle, http://www.kansas.com
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Jurors for Bill Cosby's criminal sex assault case in suburban Philadelphia will come from across the state.
The panel will be chosen in Allegheny County. Pittsburgh, the county seat, is nearly a 300-mile drive from the Montgomery County courthouse, where the trial is set to start by early June. The jury will be sequestered.
The decision Monday comes after the comedian's lawyers asked for outside jurors because of ongoing publicity.
They suggested a large, diverse jury pool from either Philadelphia or the Pittsburgh area. Defense lawyer Brian McMonagle says he has no immediate comment on the decision from the state Supreme Court.
Cosby is charged with drugging and molesting a former Temple University employee in 2004 at his suburban Philadelphia estate. He turns 80 next month.
Cosby has pleaded not guilty and remains free on $1 million bail.
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Floral artists will take over Woodside’s Filoli this week.
The historic estate’s 30th annual Flower Show, with “California Kaleidoscope” as the theme, will bring the Golden State’s colors inside the mansion. More than 80 arrangements, including ikebana designs, will be on view from Thursday, May 31, through Sunday, June 3.
A Challenge Bouquet room will show what nine designers create when presented with the same selection of flowers.
Among the exhibitors participating are the American Rhododendron Society, Beekeepers Guild of San Mateo, Peninsula Orchid Society and the Peninsula Rose Society.
In the gardens, glass sculptures by local artists will be on exhibit.
The main show runs from Friday through Sunday with inside/outside tour hours of 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and special Kaleidoscope of Color teas. Other events include a grand opening reception.
Details: Tickets, $30-$35 show, or $65-$75 for show plus afternoon tea (VIP events extra) at www.filoli.org. The house is located at 86 Cañada Road in Woodside.
× Milwaukee Brewers trade backup catcher Andrew Susac to Baltimore Orioles
BALTIMORE — The Baltimore Orioles have acquired backup catcher Andrew Susac from the Milwaukee Brewers for a player to be named or cash.
The trade was announced Friday. Susac was designated for assignment earlier this week after the Brewers signed free agent reliever Matt Albers.
Susac, who turns 28 in March, is expected to compete for playing time behind projected starter Caleb Joseph.
Susac played eight games for Milwaukee last year, going 1 for 12. He spent most of the season at Triple-A Colorado Springs, batting .205 with eight home runs and 35 RBIs.
The Brewers got Susac from San Francisco in 2016 in a trade-deadline deal. In 104 games in the majors, Susac has hit .232 with seven homers and 35 RBIs.
WASHINGTON — One congressman says he's going to start carrying a gun in public. Others want beefed-up security at town hall meetings.
Wednesday's shooting of a top Republican while he was practicing for a congressional baseball game has jolted lawmakers.
It also highlights their vulnerability when they are in public. Only the leaders of Congress get security details. Rank-and-file members do not.
That's why Republican Rep. Chris Collins of New York says he is going to start carrying a gun in public.
On Wednesday morning, Rep. Steve Scalise of Louisiana was shot as the Republican baseball team practiced for its annual game against congressional Democrats.
BRIEF-Guangdong Biolight Meditech unit will enjoy 15 pct tax preference as high-tech enterprise
* Says the company's medical equipment unit was recognized as high-tech enterprise and will enjoy a tax preference of 15 percent for three years
The Tax Bill And The Military President Trump has promised to increase military spending. Rachel Martin talks to retired Army Col. Peter Mansoor about whether that spending is possible under the Republican tax plan.
When Bethlehem Area School District's top leaders set a goal of having all students reading on grade level by the end of third grade, they knew they needed to start with their youngest students. Now, two years into universal full-day kindergarten and intensive literacy training for teachers and principals, administrators are floored by the results they're seeing.
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Manchester City triumphed in the Manchester derby by beating rivals United 2-1 to go 11 points clear in the title race.
However, Chelsea’s hopes of defending their Premier League crown have taken a blow after Antonio Conte’s men were beaten 1-0 by West Ham.
Arsenal came from behind to rescue a point against Southampton while Tottenham emphatically beat Stoke 5-1 at Wembley and Everton draw 1-1 with Liverpool.
So how did Wilkins grade each side’s performance?
Take a look through the gallery above to find out!
Every morning, thousands of Cajun French music lovers tune in to KRVS to start their day with Pete Bergeron and "Bonjour Louisiane." Like morning coffee, "Bonjour Louisiane" gets you up and going with traditional Cajun French favorites and the latest releases from talented newcomers. Brush up on your French, find out about the fairs and festivals, and share the "joie de vivre" of French Louisiana.
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Dallas Cowboys defensive end Benson Mayowa (93) in action during the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at AT&T Stadium. (Photo: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports)
The Cardinals signed defensive end Benson Mayowa, who played the past two seasons for the Cowboys, to a one-year contract, the Cardinals announced on Monday.
Mayowa (pronounced may-OH-uh) is a five-year veteran who has played in 57 games, including 11 starts. He entered the NFL with the Seahawks as an undrafted rookie in 2013. He played in two games as a rookie then spent two seasons with the Raiders.
He was released by Dallas on March 7.
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ARISTA NASHVILLE’s BRAD PAISLEY is set to helm middays on MT. WILSON BROADCASTERS Country KKGO (GO COUNTRY 105)/LOS ANGELES during the month of MAY, continuing the station’s ongoing series of artist-hosted shows. He takes over for CAPITOL NASHVILLE’s DARIUS RUCKER, who has been handling KKGO middays for the last MONTH ( NET NEWS 3/20 ).
“We couldn’t be more excited to partner with Country superstar BRAD PAISLEY for our midday show,” said KKGO Station Manager MICHAEL LEVINE. PAISLEY will share personal stories and offer his unique perspective on Country music each weekday from 10a-2p (PT) beginning MONDAY, APRIL 24th through FRIDAY, MAY 19th. Stream KKGO here.
Dec 12 (Reuters) - China Candy Holdings Ltd:
* TRADING IN SHARES OF CO WILL BE SUSPENDED AT 9:00 A.M. ON DEC 12 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
March 30 Bezeq Israel Telecommunication Corp Ltd :
* Q4 net profit 185 million shekels versus 369 million shekels
* Forecast in Reuters poll to post Q4 net profit of 258 million shekels
* Q4 revenue 2.5 billion shekels versus 2.6 billion
* Sees 2017 net profit of 1.4 billion shekels
* To pay 578 million shekel dividend for second half of 2016 Further company coverage: (Reporting by Steven Scheer)
Carlstar Group L.L.C. plans to invest $6.9 million in its wheel plant in Aiken to expand process and production capacity to meet increasing demand for both automotive styled wheels and heavy-duty wheels. Carlstar did not disclose how the investment would affect capacity but did say it would create 43 jobs at the facility, located close to the Aiken airport.
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Dear Ann Cannon • I hold an unusual combination of religious and political views. Hence, I’m sometimes in situations where my friends or family members freely disparage another “tribe” to which I belong. I can only speculate whether they are unaware I’m part of the group they’re trashing, or they’ve just forgotten, or it’s their passive-aggressive way of letting me know what they really think of me and my ilk. Is there anything I could or should say in such situations, or should I stick to my usual strategy of silently seething?
Despite today's warmer temperatures, people in Freeport will be ready if the cold returns thanks to a volunteer group.
All around the city, hats, mittens and scarves hang from trees and benches on Saturday.
But they weren't left there on accident, it's all part of an effort called 'Chase The Chill'.
It's goal: to help more people stay warm this winter season.
"I've been blessed with having a coat and hat and gloves and being able to get another one if they wear out, but we have so many of our residents who can't do that," said Roxanne Goodman, an organizer of the event.
This is the second year of 'Chase The Chill' in Freeport and volunteers say they distributed around 500 items. If you see a hat or scarf that you like organizers say feel free and take one.
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CLARKS SUMMIT — A Tunkhannock woman suffered injuries when her vehicle collided with a utility pole Sunday afternoon on a busy road in Clarks Summit, downing wires and cutting power to parts of the area until early this morning, borough police said.
Julee Chamberlain, 50, drove north on North State Street and veered off the road in the 400 block at about 12:30 p.m., Officer Eric Williams said. She collided with a utility pole and took down wires from several homes and businesses in the area.
Wires also came down on vehicles, including Chamberlain’s, and authorities had to cut the power to rescue Chamberlain from her car, which she was in for at least 15 minutes, Williams said. Chamberlain went to Geisinger Community Medical Center.
Power came back on before dawn this morning, Williams said. An accident investigation is ongoing.
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(LONDON) – Nearly 200 women traveled from Scotland to England for an abortion last year, according to the BBC.
The British Pregnancy Advisory Service said this highlights how difficult it can be for women north of the border to obtain late-stage terminations.
The law currently allows the procedure up to 24 weeks of pregnancy. More than 70 percent of the 180 women who traveled south were at least 20 weeks pregnant.
The Scottish government said it was looking at improving abortion services, the BBC reported.
The 1967 Abortion Act made it legal for women to have an abortion up until 24 weeks gestation in England, Scotland and Wales.
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The peer support group gives people the opportunity to meet with others who understand some of what they are going through. Run by a facilitator, the sessions offer a chance to ask questions, get information and share experiences in a safe and supportive environment.
A scarcity in one of the best neighborhoods in South Miami. Lovely house on a big fenced lot: (23,800 square feet), appropriate space to expand, huge potential to form a U-shaped building assembly around the pool (3000 plus square feet building possible). Great layout, move-in condition, large pool with a gazebo to enjoy a lifestyle that blends the interior and the outdoors. Open living space brightened by sunlight that flows through the many French doors leading to the courtyard and pool. Double sided fireplace. All rooms feature white 36 porcelain floor tiles throughout. Dual gated entrance, large circular driveway, secure parking for many cars. Privacy and silence.
3-year-old King Knight has been found safe after the car he was in was stolen Monday afternoon.
A suspect was in custody for questioning, but has been released.
The 17-year-old man identified as "Mike" is not in custody at this time.
King was inside a 2000 gray Chevy Impala on Will-O-Wood Boulevard in South Jackson when it was stolen. It was recovered a short time later at Cypress Point Apartments on Hospital Drive.
We will update the story as more information is released.
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Marcus Rashford won’t be sold by Manchester United, according to a senior club source.
The 19-year-old is thought to be frustrated at being unable to hold down a first-team spot this season.
Express Sport understands Rashford, who signed a four-year contract last May, is happy with life at Old Trafford.
And a United source told the Daily Star that suggestions Rashford wants to leave is preposterous.
The source said: “It’s absolute nonsense to suggest Marcus wants to leave.
“I’m sure he’d like to start every single game if he could, but he knows that’s impossible.
“He’s making good progress under one of the greatest managers of all time and has a massive future ahead of him at United. There’s no chance he would be sold.”
Cozens will likely be recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Thursday, Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
Cozens was seen packing following his game with the Iron Pigs on Wednesday, suggesting he'll be the corresponding roster move to Rhys Hoskins (jaw) landing on the disabled list. It's somewhat fitting, as Cozens and Hoskins combined for a ridiculous 78 homers and 241 RBI in 2016 at Double-A Reading. The 24-year-old offers some solid power, but his strikeout rate suggest he could have trouble hitting for a decent average in the majors. Through 48 games with the Lehigh Valley, Cozens owns a .228/.323/.432 line with nine homers and seven stolen bases.
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MARIA NOCKIN reviews John Copley's
production of Rossini's 'Semiramide' in HD
from New York Metropolitan Opera,
but without Copley
While staging Gioachino Rossini's Semiramide at the Metropolitan Opera, John Copley was abruptly fired when a chorister complained about his telling an off-color joke. It was a shock, but these are times of cultural change, so Copley returned to England and other job offers. The Met continued to rehearse the bel canto opera with Stage Director Ray Rallo and presented it to the world in HD on Saturday 10 March 2018...
Baltimore Orioles got four home runs on 15 hits off Blue Jays pitching for the 11-4 win. The Orioles have the best record in baseball at 8-3.
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Chris Soucy and Thomas Houston sit down with us for another odd, yet entertaining conversation.
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hereby announces an open tender procedure “Construction Inspection Services” (Identification No RIX 2018/48-AK).
The tenders must be submitted before 29 June 2018, 11.00 (local time), in the Electronic Procurement System e-tender subsystem. If the Applicant wishes to participate in the proposal opening meeting, the Applicant's representative shall present a personal identification document - an identification card (eID) or a passport.
Contact person : Diāna Dunda, Senior Legal Officer of the Procurement Unit
An abandoned puppy which was discovered with its mouth tied shut with a plastic zip tie is thriving in a new home. Norman, twelve weeks, was left for dead on a country back road with his jaw bound. Liz Heatherly, 28, was driving in her local area on April 4 when she spotted little Norman at the side of the road.
If wages have finally started a sustained rise, imagine what will happen to the economy when businesses and consumers start spending their tax cut windfalls. And imagine how the Federal Reserve will respond.
The Labor Department on Friday reported that the economy added 200,000 jobs in January and that the unemployment rate stayed steady at a low 4.1%. But the big news was wages. Average hourly earnings rose 0.3% from a month earlier—more than economists expected—and the December figures were revised higher. That put them...
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Side-eyeing Chloe will surely go down in the annals of internet history as one of the greats. She shot to internet fame in 2013 after a video of her reacting to her older sister Lily crying over a surprise trip to Disneyland went viral.
Spoiler: Chloe was NOT impressed.
Lily's happy tears over getting to skip school and go to Disneyland are really cute and everything. But it was Chloe, specifically her facial response to her sister's crying, that captured the internet's cold, snark-loving heart.
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Whether you were a Summer-camp regular or just daydreamed about going, nothing makes camp look cooler than the movies. Thanks to silver-screen hits like The Parent Trap, Wet Hot American Summer, Camp Nowhere, and more, we grew up wishing for camp adventures of our own. Now, of course, these moments from movies set at camp inspire plenty of nostalgia for what was and what could have been. To mark the start of the season, relive all your Summer-camp daydreams with these memorable movie GIFs.
09:51 Reported News Briefs Kislev 23, 5778 , 11/12/17 Kislev 23, 5778 , 11/12/17 'If victim would've gotten to us 2 minutes later, he'd be dead' Read more Hospital hails survival of 46-year-old Asher Elmaliach, who was stabbed by terrorist in front of J'lm bus station, a 'Hanukkah miracle'. ► ◄ Last Briefs
Wojciechowski (3-2) allowed seven runs on 10 hits while striking out five batters through just 3.2 innings during Monday's loss to the Cubs.
The 28-year-old righty entered Monday's outing with a 6.11 ERA and 1.32 WHIP over six starts this season, so it was more of the same from Wojciechowski against the Cubs. He should be viewed as a risky fantasy start in all settings until proven otherwise. Wojciechowski lines up to face the Braves at SunTrust Park in his next start.
After splitting with his label Columbia Records, Atlanta’s Raury decides to give fans 22 new songs. Featuring guest appearances by Mecca, Vivian, Jaixx, Corinne Bailey Rae, and Adia.
“Please Don’t F*ck My Friends”
“Fountain Of Youth”
“Wonder”
“UFO”
“Savannah, Georgia”
“Purple Flowers” (Feat. Mecca)
“Overlove” (Feat. Vivian & Jaixx)
“Natural” (Feat. Corinne Bailey Rae)
“Mind”
“In The Night”
“Carnations”
“Hisstory”
“Belarus” (Feat. Adia, Vivian & Jaixx)
“Before I’m 25”
“Asstrology” (Feat. Jaixx)
“A Million Years”
“Father Time”
“Everything Will Wait”
“Belong”
“Accidents”
“Cyanide Of Love”
“In Due Time” (Feat. Jaixx & Corinne Bailey Rae)
Joe Maddon wasn't sure if the mimes were returning to the Under Armour Performance Center, but the Chicago Cubs' manager said gimmicks like the ones used during last spring will continue.
"Magicians are OK," Maddon said Tuesday on the eve of the first workout for pitchers and catchers. "You can anticipate a lot of the same."
The Cubs provided lively entertainment last spring, from Maddon driving his 1970s van onto the conditioning field while wearing a tie-dye T-shirt to slugger Anthony Rizzo playing the keyboards to infielder Munenori Kawasaki performing karaoke.
"We already have something planned for the first day that you might not want to miss," Maddon said in regards to the Cubs' first full squad workout scheduled for Saturday.
Monsignor Hilarion Capucci, who was an archbishop in Jerusalem when Israel convicted him in 1976 of using his diplomatic status to smuggle arms to Palestinian militants in the occupied West Bank, has died. He was 94. A native of Aleppo, Syria, the Greek-Melkite priest had a history of activism linked to the Palestinian and other Middle East conflicts.
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The Wisconsin men’s hockey team capped the 2017 portion of their schedule ranked 13th in the USCHO.com Division I men’s poll.
The Badgers dropped one spot from 12th after suffering back-to-back home losses to then-No. 4 Notre Dame over the weekend.
The Fighting Irish moved up to No. 3, leading the Big Ten. Fellow Big Ten member Ohio State climbed six spots to ninth after sweeping Minnesota over the weekend. The Gophers dropped three spots to tenth. Penn State advanced three spots to 15th.
The Badgers will face the Nittany Lions after the holiday break, playing a pair of games Jan. 5-6 in State College, Pennsylvania.
St. Cloud took over the top spot in the rankings after Denver dropped to second with a pair of ties against Colorado College.
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The Brewers announced on Wednesday that starter Matt Garza has been activated from the 10-day disabled list and reliever Neftali Feliz has been designated for assignment.
Garza, 33, went on the disabled list after colliding with teammate Jesus Aguilar on a play at first base. He’ll resume with a 3.83 ERA and a 33/12 K/BB ratio in 44 2/3 innings.
Feliz, 29, opened the season as the Brewers’ closer and eventually lost the job to Corey Knebel a month ago. He went 8-for-9 in save chances, but compiled a 6.00 ERA with a 21/15 K/BB ratio in 27 innings.
While Feliz’s recent track record isn’t so great, his age and experience in high-leverage situations will likely allow him to latch on quickly with another team.
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Former presidential candidate Bernie Sanders will headline a Louisville event aimed at helping re-energize Kentucky’s downtrodden Democratic Party.
The independent senator from Vermont will be joined by Democratic national chairman Tom Perez at the event Tuesday night. Their appearance is part of a national tour called “Come Together and Fight Back.”
They’re promoting an agenda that includes raising the minimum wage, providing pay equity for women, rebuilding roads and bridges, passing immigration reform and making public colleges tuition-free.
Their visit comes as Democrats are trying to rebound from a series of election losses in Kentucky. Republicans hold both U.S. Senate seats from Kentucky, all but one of the state’s congressional seats and the governorship. The GOP controls the state legislature, and Republican President Donald Trump easily carried Kentucky last year.
New York emergency authorities were responding to reports of an explosion at New York's Port Authority, one of the city's busiest commuter hubs, during Monday morning's rush hour.
Local news channel WABC cited police sources as saying a possible pipe bomb detonated in a passageway below ground at Port Authority.
Media reported several people were injured, and WPIX television reported, citing sources, that a man with a "possible second device" has been detained in the subway tunnel.
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The New York Police Department said in its official Twitter feed that there was an explosion of unknown origin and that some subway train lines were being evacuated.
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One of America's top collegiate linebackers. A crushing loss in the national title game.
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SACRAMENTO (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday evening's drawing of the California Lottery's "Daily Derby" game were:
1st:5 California Classic-2nd:8 Gorgeous George-3rd:4 Big Ben, Race Time: 1:43.79
(1st: 5 California Classic, 2nd: 8 Gorgeous George, 3rd: 4 Big Ben; Race Time: one: 43.79)
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People take the oath as the US Citizenship and Immigration Services welcomes 200 new citizens from 50 countries during a ceremony in honor of Independence Day at the New York Public Library in New York.
The RSPCA is asking for witnesses or CCTV footage after a vehicle was seen dragging a puppy behind it on Sunday, March 18.
The incident occurred around 9.30am on Brown Street, Busselton.
A man was seen driving down Brown Street with a puppy being dragged behind his car.
RSPCA said members of the public managed to stop the vehicle and the driver then got out and untied the puppy from the vehicle before driving away and leaving the puppy seriously injured on the road.
The puppy was taken to a local vet for emergency treatment but sadly could not be saved.
It sustained significant injuries, including losing most of its skin and extensive bleeding, and its legs were extremely swollen.
Mark Nicholas will not commentate on the Sydney Test for Channel Nine after the broadcaster chose to rest the polarising host.
MORE: BCCI president, secretary ordered to leave posts by Supreme Court | Ricky Ponting's BBL06 team of the tournament so far
The Englishman was hospitalised twice during the Boxing Day Test with abdominal pain.
It remains unclear when Nicholas will return to the commentary box.
Australia's next match is an ODI against Pakistan in Brisbane on January 13.
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Actor Arunoday Singh is happy with the growth of digital platforms for entertainment content. He says it keeps many people active and employed.Arunoday has featured in Netflix's Love Per Square Foot.Asked how he feels about the boom of digital mediums, Arunoday told IANS over phone from Mumbai: "I think it is wonderful. I think it has legitimately given so many actors legitimate work... It is not work to look down upon. It is actually good work and it keeps so many people employed and active.""The more options actors and writers have, I think it is spectacular," the 35-year-old actor added.Does he feel that the digital medium can over take the silver screen?"There's a certain thrill to see a movie in a theatre... But if the theatre people keep over charging us, including for water, then maybe people will stay home and stream (things online). It has to be feasible to go to a theatre. If they are not careful, then digital will overtake only because of the money and the convenience," he added.
Boys Basketball Roundup: West Fargo Packers Squeaks by Wahpeton, 77-64
Sheyenne pummels Valley City, 98-68
FARGO, N.D. — West Fargo boys basketball hosted Wahpeton in Friday’s matchup. The Packers topped the Huskies 77-64 and improve to 14-2 on the season.
Sheyenne boys basketball also took the court tonight, facing Valley City. The Mustangs pummeled the Hi-Liners 98-68.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Overstock.Com Inc:
* TZERO, OVERSTOCK.COM‘S BLOCKCHAIN SUBSIDIARY, PURCHASES 24% STAKE IN STOCKCROSS FINANCIAL
* OVERSTOCK.COM INC - IN CONNECTION WITH TRANSACTION, TZERO WILL RECEIVE APPROXIMATELY 1.2 MILLION SHARES OF SIEBERT
* OVERSTOCK.COM INC - ‍UNDER TERMS OF TRANSACTION, TZERO HAS ACQUIRED A 24 PERCENT INTEREST IN STOCKCROSS FOR $12 MILLION​
* OVERSTOCK.COM INC - IN A SEPARATE TRANSACTION, TZERO PURCHASED A 1 PERCENT OWNERSHIP INTEREST IN KENNEDY CABOT ACQUISITION, LLC
* OVERSTOCK.COM INC - TZERO WILL OWN BENEFICIALLY APPROXIMATELY AN ADDITIONAL 200,000 SHARES OF SIEBERT
* OVERSTOCK.COM INC - TZERO‘S BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SIEBERT SHARES WILL TOTAL 5.3 PERCENT OF SIEBERT‘S OUTSTANDING SHARES Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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× Coach Q: ‘We’ll take wins but still…we have to be better’
Coach Q joins The Steve Cochran Show live from the MB Ice Arena to talk about how cool the new building really is. Q said they are wowed every single day that they come here. Tommy Wingles has added so much to the team as he is scoring goals and killing penalties. The power play has been ‘less than okay.’
BRASILIA, March 19 (Reuters) - Brazil President Michel Temer said on Monday that his administration is preparing a new law to modernize the country’s regulation of sanitation.
Temer made the remark during a speech opening the World Water Forum in Brasilia. (Reporting by Jake Spring)
Hope transcends religious boundaries. When hope infects the human soul, it moves people beyond darkness and into the light of renewal and rebirth.
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A team captain and team leader, South Sioux City senior Mavrick Singer is next up in Huskerland’s Getting to Know series.Standing six-foot-tall and weighing 275 pounds Singer is a starter for the C...
HOUCKTOWN, Ohio >> Authorities say two people died in a mobile home fire in northwest Ohio.
The (Findlay) Courier newspaper reports that fire departments and police responded at around 2 a.m. Sunday to a fire report. Two bodies were found inside after the fire was put out.
The Ohio state fire marshal and Hancock County coroner and sheriff’s office are investigating the fire’s cause. The two victims weren’t identified immediately.
Nephew of freedom fighter Bhagat Singh, Jagmohan Singh, on Monday said that India is not revelling in the true spirit of independence as the nation's decisions are motivated by the West in today's world. He added that from small farmers to the administration of NITI Aayog, all are guided by the policies of Western countries, which reflect losing the 'freedom' in true sense. Jagmohan Singh was speaking about the country's present circumstances a day ahead of the 70th Independence Day.
Lucknow: Over 50 patients and their attendants had a narrow escape on Monday when a fire broke out at a private hospital here in Uttar Pradesh, police said. Fire tenders took more than three hours to douse the flames at the Scope Hospital in Vrindavan area, near the Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences. No injury was reported. At around 4 a.m., a UPS at the reception of the hospital burst into flames, and soon the blaze spread to other areas, creating panic. Over two dozen patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at the time of the fire.
The hospital staff had a tough time taking out the critically ill patients as thick smoke engulfed the hospital wards, including the ICU. Patients from the ICU have since been admitted to neighbouring private hospitals. An official said that a probe has been ordered to check whether the hospital had fire extinguishing equipment installed and met the standard procedures prescribed by the Fire Department.
Insurance companies say they are not obligated to help pay for Duke Energy's (NYSE:DUK) multi-billion dollar coal ash cleanup because DUK long knew about but did nothing to reduce the threat of groundwater contamination.
The claim is in a filing by lawyers for nearly 30 U.S. and international insurance companies that were sued by DUK in March to force them to cover part of the utility's coal ash cleanup costs in North and South Carolina.
DUK says the insurance policies generally promise to help pay for property damage "caused by an occurrence," even if liability for an incident does not become known until decades later.
The insurance companies say they are not on the hook to pay, because DUK stored its coal ash in unlined pits as part of its normal practices, thus any property damage "was caused intentionally, by or at Duke's direction."
DUK was well aware that burning coal to generate electricity leaves byproducts containing toxic substances that can contaminate groundwater, according to the insurers.
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The mummified body of what is believed to have been a top Egyptian official has been discovered in an unexplored tomb in the Nile city of Luxor.
The linen-wrapped body was found alongside a trove of painted wooden funeral masks, wall inscriptions and several hundred carved statues dating back around 3,500 years, between the reigns of King Amenhotep II and King Thutmose IV.
A painted mural has survived largely intact, with Egyptologist Zahi Hawass telling The Independent: “It’s really beautiful and typical 18th dynasty. It looks like it was painted yesterday.”
Neymar was impressive on his goalscoring Ligue 1 debut, but he wasn’t as good as Falcao, who bagged a hat-trick against Dijon. Find out who else made the Ligue 1 team of the week.
(LIFENEWS) — Professor Lesley Regan, the president of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG), continues to advance her opinion in favour of abortion pills being consumed at home, without medical assistance.
At present women who have a medical abortion (more common in the first nine weeks of pregnancy) can undergo the procedure by taking two sets of medication, which must be taken in a clinic.
Prof Regan, who has compared abortion to “getting your bunions sorted”, was recently criticised for not allowing members of the RCOG to vote on the organisation’s official stance on removing restrictions to abortion; 33 General Council members voted on behalf of thousands of RCOG members, which include 6,000 senior doctors in England specialising in childbirth and women’s health.
• A very short film showing starlings flying in synchrony.
• An article on writing, walking, and freedom.
“There was only the track, or the idea of it. The way forward was often unclear, the trail ambiguous and sometimes impossible to see. Like writing, it was infuriating and freeing, terrifying, and absolutely necessary to me.”
• An article on field recording.
“[Nabihah] Iqbal emphasizes the importance of redefining the boundaries of field recording, which has its roots in Western colonialism. She praises the democratization of technology in ultimately helping us to achieve this. ‘I think it’s amazing how it has made the whole world of music more accessible to everybody, whether it’s making field recordings or recording your own music or whatever,’ she says.”
Tickets are now on sale for the Zonta Club of Joliet 2nd Annual Festival of Culture Fundraiser to be held on Monday, September 25 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Jacob Henry Estate Victorian Ballroom in Joliet. Tickets are limited and may be purchased for $25 in advance and $30 at the door.
Guests will sample local cuisine from around the globe representing Zonta and the diversity of the Joliet area. A cash bar will be available.Fundraising proceeds will benefit social service projects dedicated to empowering women.
Zonta International was founded in 1919 and has now grown to over 30,000 members in 68 countries, including those in the Zonta Club of the Joliet Area.
Tickets are available on a first come first serve basis. To purchase tickets contact Bonnie Horne at 815-483-8456.
The post Zonta Club Of Joliet 2nd Annual Festival of Culture Fundraiser Next Month appeared first on 1340 WJOL.
Wednesday morning at two locations in Hartford, a few hundred people won’t be feeling the pain at the pump. Instead, they’ll be getting gas for free.
Butler Bulldogs running back Jamal Worthy didn’t get into the end zone, but Worthy was the difference in the second half of Friday’s game at Myers Park. He carried 27 times for 152 yards and had 53 yards in his final five carries as Butler won 28-7. Jeff Siner jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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Leicester City's summer transfer preparations are well under way and Porto right-back Ricardo Pereira is one of their main targets.
The possibility of seeing the 24-year-old Portuguese international in a City shirt has fans licking their lips, but how well would he fit in at the club?
Mercury reporters Rob Tanner and Jordan Blackwell discuss Pereira, his qualities and how he might fare at City on the latest edition of our Dilly-Ding, Dilly-Dong podcast.
Also up for discussion are Aleksandar Dragovic, Marc Albrighton and the likelihood of them keeping their places in City's defence at Crystal Palace, the under-23s' terrific season and Ben Hamer's future at the club.
Listen to the podcast below and, if you like what you hear, subscribe to us on iTunes .
If Troy Caupain is going to be selected in the NBA Draft , it probably won't be until the second round, with an invite to the NBA D-League probably more likely, if he gets a shot at pro ball in America at all. However, after four strong years with the Cincinnati Bearcats , Caupain has gotten enough interest to warrant a second look from pro squads at the very least.
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SAO PAULO, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Oi SA will not hold an extraordinary shareholder meeting on Feb. 7, the Brazilian telecoms company said in a securities filing on Friday.
Holding the meeting would be contrary to a recent decision by the Rio de Janeiro bankruptcy court which is overseeing its bankruptcy process, it said.
The judge overseeing the restructuring approved Oi’s debt restructuring plan on Jan. 8 and called a proposed shareholders meeting “absolutely unnecessary”. (Reporting by Ana Mano; editing by Jason Neely)
There have been more lighthearted episodes of this series in which anonymous online questions are posed to a group that's generally prone to being misunderstood, judged and marginalised.
You Can't Ask That. Survivors of Sexual Assault. Nicole.
Series three kicks off with survivors of sexual assault sharing deeply personal stories.
The usual bunch of ill-informed statements masquerading as inquiries form a conga-line apologia for rape: How did you get yourself into that situation? What were you wearing? Were you drunk? The answers are dignified and painful – the Indian woman raped by her arranged husband; the young girl groomed by her friend's father.
Although the one thing that would make its case stronger is if a woman said, "I was drunk, and so what?" LD
Maryland Natural Resources Police is investigating an abandoned boat on Luce Creek in Annapolis Monday morning.
Police have two units investigating the boat, which is on a creek off of the Severn River, said spokeswoman Candy Thompson. She added that it's too early to confirm if diesel fuel is leaking out of the boat, despite residents indicating otherwise.
Thompson said police will tow the boat to its impound lot Tuesday and the Coast Guard's environmental team is also assessing the situation.
If there is diesel in the water, the Maryland Department of the Environment would be in charge of removing it, she said.
This story will continue to be updated.
Morales is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Red Sox, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports.
The 34-year-old has three hits in three games since returning from the disabled list, but he'll get a night off Tuesday. Steve Pearce will take over for Morales as the designated hitter for the evening.
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Police still are searching for a suspect after two people were shot near Central and Southern avenues in Phoenix Saturday morning.
One of the victims, a 40-year-old man who was driving a ride-share car at the time, remained in extremely critical condition as of Monday morning, Phoenix police said.
Two passengers were inside the vehicle at the time of the shooting but were not harmed, police said, adding the car was in a Jack in the Box drive-thru lane when the shooting occurred, about 2:15 a.m. Saturday.
The other victim, a 29-year-old male, was walking in the area when he was shot, police said. His condition was not updated Monday. Police initially said that victim was "uncooperative and vague" when providing details.
Phoenix police ask anyone with information to call the department at (602) 262-7626 or Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS.
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King County School Dist 411 (Issaquah), WA -- Moody's assigns Aaa underlying to Issaquah SD 411, WA's 2018 GO bonds
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The trip will likely be Obama's last outside Washington as president and will include a "family reunion" for Obama's former campaign staffers.
Obama has vowed to pass on the favor to Trump.
The final days are Obama's last chance to define his presidency before he loses the bully pulpit and cedes his legacy to historians.
To that end, Obama will travel Wednesday to the Capitol to meet with House and Senate Democrats, likely his last such session with his party's lawmakers as president.
Though Obama remains president until Jan. 20, the White House can't process the departure of all its staffers on a single day.
Obama must also prepare to become a private citizen for the first time in two decades.
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Camden Wayne Crossman, was born on December 5, 2017, at 7:35 am. He weighed 6 lbs, 14 oz and was 19.5 inches long at birth.
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BANGKOK: — One man was stabbed and shot seven times and many were injured as two shooters opened fire at a Bangkok nightclub on New Year’s Day.
An argument had seethed between two groups of people who had been drinking since Saturday evening at the Long Chom Restaurant in the Nong Jork area of the city, reports Thairath.
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The art of Paul Gauguin, among the most distinctive early modern painters, represented modernism’s paradoxical drive to embrace the primeval. Italian artist Fabrizio Dori captures the sense of primeval mystery that suffuses Gauguin’s painting and replicates the spirit of the French expatriate’s sensibility in shape and color. Gauguin: The Other World is a graphic biography focused on the artist’s Tahitian sojourn but addressing the misery he caused through his private life and the mixed response his art received from contemporaries. The Other World is an imaginative, sometimes hallucinatory take on a familiar painter from one of art history’s febrile chapters.
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) - A new mural is planned for downtown Champaign.
Local graphic designer David Michael Moore will paint a mural featuring Visit Champaign County's "Outside of Ordinary" slogan.
It will feature landmarks like Krannert Center, area food trucks, and the State Farm Center.
It will be on the wall of the Visit Champaign County building at 17 E. Taylor St.
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The owner of a Mount Dora, FL barber shop was killed Friday after refusing to cut a customer’s hair for $2, witnesses said.
According to witnesses, the shooter came into the shop earlier in the day asking for a $2 haircut. When the victim, who has not been identified, refused, the man left but later returned armed with a gun.
After shooting the barber, the gunman was seriously injured by someone inside the barber shop, witnesses said. The shooter, who was also not identified, was flown to Orlando Regional Medical Center for treatment.
LONDON, April 17 (Reuters) - Former Italy international Gianfranco Zola has resigned as manager of English Championship Birmingham City after a 2-0 home defeat by Burton Albion left them three points off the relegation zone.
Zola was appointed in December after Birmingham sacked Gary Rowett with the club in seventh place in the league and well-positioned to make the promotion playoffs.
Birmingham announced the resignation on Twitter, shortly after their latest defeat.
City are in 20th place, three points above the relegation positions to the third-tier League One.
Former Chelsea forward Zola previously managed West Ham United and Watford in England.
(Reporting by Simon Evans, editing by Ed Osmond)
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POINSETT COUNTY, Ark. — An Arkansas man is in jail after a drug bust at two homes in Poinsett County.
Michael McKay faces numerous drug charges.
The Sheriff’s Department says he was selling drugs out of two homes in Trumann, one of them was his own mother’s house.
Investigators recovered meth, cocaine and marijuana during the investigation.
Most of the drugs were found at his mother’s house.
They say this is McKay’s second drug arrest in just four months.
This is an ongoing investigation.
We will update this story as more information becomes available.
Service has resumed on the Barrie GO rail line after someone was struck and killed by a train during the morning rush hour.
Trains had been suspended for about four hours after a southbound train hit the victim just south of the Barrie South GO station at about 7 a.m., Metrolinx spokesperson Suniya Kukaswadia said.
“At this point, we aren’t anticipating any impact to our afternoon rush hour service,” she added.
Service had been suspended between Bradford and Allandale Waterfront.
The moment the Saturday session of the San Diego International Auto Show opened, 17-year-old Aydan Willburn of Oceanside knew exactly where to go. Accompanied by his father and a relative, the teen entered the vast 525,000-square-foot expanse of the San Diego Convention Center, took a hard right and headed to the "Exotics Vault" - an area inhabited by fantasy vehicles such as Lamborghinis, McLarens and even something called a Youabian Puma .
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In Johannesburg, South Africa, festive vigilantes decided to decorate a speed camera on Christmas. The automated ticketing machine was covered in a black plastic bag with tinsel and a bright "Merry Christmas" sign.
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Winning teams in the Carson City Soroptimist's 16th Annual Stroke to Help Golf Tournament on Sept. 9 were as follows:
Men's Team, with a Scramble Format score of 47, Dale Brown, Kent Cooper, Jose Del Real, and Steve McIntyre; Women's Team, with a score of 52, Mary Luster, DarCee Monington, Jan Burgman, and Pam Christensen; Mixed Team, with a score of 56, Frances Ingram, Shirley Ingram, and Randy Irwin. In the on-course contests, Kent Cooper took the Men's Closest to the Pin; Marilyn Lewis the Women's Closest to the Pin; Maurice Mayer had the Longest Drive for the Men; and Kristin Nunes was Closest to the Line for the Women.
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State Highway One at Tamahere is closed following a serious crash.
Emergency services were called to the scene near the Airport Road off ramp at 2.55pm.
The crash involves a car and a truck.
The road is closed in both directions and diversions are in place.
Police are advising motorists to expect delays.
Akinyi was only 11 years old when three men broke into her home in Kericho, Kenya, in December 2007, as post-election violence raged, and gang raped her and her mother. Akinyi became pregnant, but did not want anything to do with the baby girl she bore.
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Arson causes early morning house fire on Lupine Avenue
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BATON ROUGE – The Baton Rouge Fire Department says that arson was the cause of an early morning house fire on Lupine Avenue.
The fire occurred around 12:30 a.m. on Monday at a vacant house located at 2771 Lupine Avenue. Firefighters arrived on the scene to find the house fully engulfed in flames.
According to BRFD, seven units were used to extinguish the fire and the house is considered a total loss.
EMS was on the scene to assist, however the house was vacant at the time of the fire.
Anyone with information about the house fire is urged to contact Baton Rouge Fire Department Arson investigators at 225-354-1419.
The Bahamas walked away with 5 top awards and 7 honourable mentions beating out other young people from the U.S, the U.K, Canada, Africa and the Caribbean just to mention a few of the territories. More than 100 delegates from The Bahamas participated in various categories including dance, choir, ensemble, solo, instrumental and athletics at the International Church of God talent competition. National Treasurer of the Church of God Bishop Joseph Smith congratulated the youth.
The intense scrutiny and rehearsals put in by the Church of God youth proved that hard work pays off...and leaders say they were happy that lesson was learnt. For top scholarship recipient Antonio Dean whose aspiration is to become a Pediatrition, and 1 year scholarship winner Joey Young its an honour and opportunity they won't soon forget.
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Eight gunmen on Sunday kidnapped a trader, Nuhu Isa, in Lambata village of Gurara Local Government Area of Niger.
The Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, in the state, Philip Ayuba, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria in Minna on Tuesday.
Mr. Ayuba said the gunmen had already used the victim’s cell phone to call his family and demanded N1 million ransom.
He said the kidnappers came with sophisticated weapons shooting indiscriminately in the village before taking the trader away.
He said the command had already swung into action to rescue the trader alive.
“We are collaborating with other security agencies to rescue the trader alive,” the commandant said.
He called on residents of Gurara, Suleja and Paikoro Local government areas to offer useful information that could assist in rescuing the victim.
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NORTHFIELD, Vt. — The National Transportation Safety Board has concluded that the cause of a 2015 Amtrak train derailment in Vermont was debris on the tracks from a rock slide.
The Amtrak train was headed from Vermont to Washington, D.C., when it hit rocks that had fallen onto the track from a ledge in Northfield, spilling the locomotive and a passenger car down an embankment, derailing three other cars. Four train employees and three passengers were injured.
SHANGHAI (Reuters) - British Trade Minister Liam Fox said on Friday it would be very difficult for Britain to remain in any kind of customs union with the European Union after Brexit.
“It is very difficult to see how being in a customs union is compatible with having an independent trade policy because we would therefore be dependent on what the EU negotiated in terms of its trading policies and we’d be following behind that,” Fox told Bloomberg TV in China.
“We have to be outside of that to take advantage of those growing markets. One of the reasons we are leaving the European Union is to take control and that’s not possible with a common external tariff.”
Here is another chance to hear Galway’s 1-22 to 2-11 win over Kilkenny last Sunday in the Leinster Senior Hurling Championship. Galway’s first game at home in this competition.
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CURRITUCK COUNTY, N.C. (WAVY) — The Moyock Fire Department will host a blood drive on Sept. 9 along with the American Red Cross.
The drive will be held at the fire department, located at 108 Fire Station Court from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Walk-in appointments are available, but donors are encouraged to call 800-733-2767 or go online and enter “MFD” to schedule an appointment.
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A state lawmaker from Chicago has announced a plan to raise Illinois' minimum wage to $15 by 2022.
Democratic Rep. Will Guzzardi told reporters Monday he'll file legislation within days to incrementally increase the rate over five years. The first hike would bring the $8.25 rate to $9 by 2018. Guzzardi says it'll improve Illinois' business climate and the plan will include tax help for small businesses.
But business groups remain opposed, saying raising the minimum wage increases the cost of doing business, among other things. The bill's fate is also unclear amid a two-year budget impasse that's overshadowed other issues in Springfield.
The bill is among several recent Illinois legislative attempts to raise the wage.
New laws in New York and California will gradually raise the wage to $15.
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HONG KONG, April 28 A consortium led by private equity firms Hillhouse Capital Group and CDH Investments offered on Friday to buy Belle International Holdings Ltd in a deal valuing the entire Hong Kong-listed shoe retailer at about $6.8 billion.
Hillhouse and CDH joined with Yu Wu and Sheng Fang, directors at Belle, to offer HK$6.30 per share in the company, according to an e-mailed statement. Trading of Belle's shares has been halted since April 18 at the company's request, pending an announcement.
The price is equivalent to a premium of 20 percent from Belle's closing price before the trading halt and values the company at HK$53.1 billion ($6.8 billion).
($1 = 7.7795 Hong Kong dollars) (Reporting by Elzio Barreto; Editing by Nick Macfie)
There's never a slow news week in Jackson, Miss., and last week was no exception. Here are the local stories JFP reporters brought you in case you missed them:
Remember: Check the JFP Events planner for everything to do in the Jackson metro area. You can also add your own events (or send them to events@jacksonfreepress.com)! See JFPEvents.com
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City police say a stabbing suspect was run over following a Queens bar fight that left an employee injured.
Authorities say the fight happened early Monday in the Jamaica section of Queens. Police say a bar employee was stabbed in the back during a fight. Authorities say the suspect then fled the bar with four other men.
Police say the bar manager followed the group in a van and struck the suspect and another man on the sidewalk.
Authorities say the injured worker was taken to the hospital and is expected to survive. Police say the suspect suffered a back injury that’s not life-threatening.
Police have arrested the driver of the van and the five men involved in the fight.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - ‍Amazon Web Services :
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The Olton City Council voted to terminate Police Chief Joe Banda in a 5-0 vote on Wednesday.
Documentation from the meeting listed nine complaints against the chief, including insubordination related to fitness for duty evaluation, failure to maintain department equipment, failure to properly maintain chain of custody when handling evidence, failure to properly train department employees, and insubordination regarding an incident report about the suspension of an Olton PD officer.
Banda has been on administrative leave since January, almost five months.
The meeting was open to the public, with two executive sessions.
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Whatever creative project you are currently working on you must make sure that you get the praise for it. If others are allowed to muscle in on your territory they are certain to steal your glory, and maybe your cash as well. Don’t let them.
There is nothing wrong with wearing a helmet to drive — it is, of course, encouraged in the high-octane world of motorsport.
But Warriors star Stephen Curry was guilty of misinterpretation on the golf course Tuesday when he donned three-time F1 world champion Lewis Hamilton's helmet for a tee shot.
The safety benefits were limited, while the restricted visibility made for a woeful attempt that got nowhere near the fairway and took a chunk out of the pristine turf at Mission Hills Golf Club in China.
A second, much-improved drive without the helmet means we've probably seen the last of the golf-basketball-F1 hybrid for now.
A 35-year-old man has been booked for allegedly raping a Thane-based woman and cheating her of ₹2.6 lakh.
According to authorities, the victim met Pramod Kakde, 35, a resident of Kalyan, on a matrimonial site in 2016 and the couple got into a relationship.
A police officer from Kasarwadavli police station said, “Kakde asked her for money for his household work. The woman gave him ₹2.6 lakh across multiple instalments.”
The woman also alleged that she was raped by Kakde. “The woman then told her parents and a complaint was lodged against him under the relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC),” added the officer.
FLINT, Mich. – A Mid-Michigan man said it was the “best mistake I’ve ever made,” and it led to him winning $100,000, according to WNEM.
The Tuscola County man, who has chosen to remain anonymous, matched the Fantasy 5 numbers drawn Thursday to win the Fantasy 5 jackpot.
He bought his winning ticket at Worth’s Party Store, located at 4730 East Main Street in Millington.
“I usually play 04-14-28-30-31, but I accidentally picked 29 instead of 28,” said the player. “Rather than starting over with a new slip, I just decided to go ahead and play those numbers and I’m so glad I did.
The lucky player claimed his prize on Tuesday.
“Winning the jackpot was all because of a simple mistake, but it’s definitely the best mistake I’ve ever made.”
He said he plans to use the money to pay down his mortgage.
“I can’t tell you how it feels to win the jackpot. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime kind of thing,” the player said.
Breaking: Police kills mastermind of Ikorodu killings
The Nigerian Police has said that the mastermind behind the killing of army and policemen in Ikorodu has been killed in a gun duel Tuesday morning.
Recalled that militants struck at Woodland Estate close to Ishawo Creeks and engaged security personnel in a gun duel.
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Kent Smith, 29, was sentenced Monday to 1-3 years in the penitentiary for attempted false imprisonment and third-degree domestic abuse. Chief Deputy County Attorney Tanya Roberts-Connick asked for a lengthy sentence, due to Smith's past record.
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A man has died after his van came off the road in South Lanarkshire.
The 46-year-old man was driving his Mercedes Sprinter van south on the A702 at Lamington when the crash happened at around 8.45am on Wednesday.
Police said it appears the vehicle lost control and came off the road.
Emergency services attended, however the 46-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police are appealing for information about the incident.
Sergeant Grant Neilson from the Trunk Road Patrol Group based at Motherwell said: “Inquiries are continuing into the cause of the crash and I would appeal to anyone who witnessed the crash who has not yet spoken to police, or anyone driving on that road shortly before the crash took place to contact our office through 101 quoting reference number 0806 of May 30.”
The road was closed while officers carried out their investigations.
A report will be sent to the procurator fiscal.
INDIANAPOLIS, May 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) will attend the Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference on Wednesday, June 6, 2018. Joshua Smiley, senior vice president and Lilly's chief financial officer, will participate in a fireside chat at 11:00 a.m., Eastern Time.
A live audio webcast will be available on the "Webcasts & Presentations" section of Lilly's Investor website at http://investor.lilly.com/events.cfm. A replay of the presentation will be available on this same website for approximately 90 days.
The Rancho Murieta Association and Community Services District boards hold their regular monthly meetings this week.
The RMA board meets 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the RMA Building. The meeting includes board action on the master trail plan and the appointment of a nominating committee. There will be an update on the Greens Park.
The CSD board meets 5 p.m. Wednesday at the CSD Building. Action items include a bid for the well project, replacement of the administration network server and a tank at the wastewater reclamation plant. A public hearing will be held to consider placing delinquent accounts on the Sacramento County tax rolls for collection.
Meeting agendas are available as attachments below.
United Bankshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: UBSI), today announced that its Board of Directors declared a second quarter dividend of $0.34 per share for shareholders of record as of June 8, 2018. The dividend is payable July 2, 2018.
The year of 2017 represented the 44th consecutive year of dividend increases for United shareholders. Only one other major banking company in the USA has achieved such a dividend record.
United Bankshares, with approximately $18.6 billion in assets, has full-service offices in West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C. United Bankshares stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the quotation symbol "UBSI."
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NEW YORK — The New Yorker magazine says it has cut ties with its well-known political reporter Ryan Lizza for alleged sexual misconduct.
A New Yorker spokeswoman said Monday that the magazine recently learned Lizza had "engaged in what we believe was improper sexual conduct." A CNN spokeswoman says Lizza will not appear on the cable news network, where he is a contributor, while it looks into the matter.
Lizza says in an emailed statement that the magazine's decision was a "terrible mistake" and that he is "dismayed" that it was characterizing a "respectful relationship with a woman I dated as somehow inappropriate."
Remembering the 170th anniversary of the worst year of the Famine in Lurgan, there will be a special event at Shankill Cemetery.
Hosted by the Community Outreach Group the event, on October 21 at 2pm, aims to mark the 170th anniversary of Black ‘47.
The majority of those who perished were from the Protestant community.
Stage Aid will be performing some of the characters buried in Shankill graveyard. All are welcome.
Governor Scott Walker visited Northern Hills Elementary School on Onalaska Monday morning along with Lt. Governor Rebecca Kleefisch and Attorney Brad Schimel to discuss his $100 million school safety plan.
LIMESTONE COUNTY, Ala. – A man barricaded himself into his home when Limestone County deputies attempted to execute an arrest warrant.
When deputies arrived at a residence on Lasso Circle in Toney, they made contact with 26-year-old Brent Michael Bircher and 26-year-old Jessica Smith.
Deputies say that Bircher ran and barricaded himself inside of the home.
Deputies were informed that Bircher was likely armed with a handgun. The Special Response Team was called to the scene and they entered the home.
Authorities found Bircher hiding in a closet and arrested him without incident.
Bircher and Smith were arrested and both are charged with 3rd Degree Burglary.
Deputies said that additional charges may be pending for Bircher.
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I am hoping the Chicago baseball season is great on both the North and South sides of towns, but the win total in Las Vegas for the White Sox is 73 games -- which means Vegas thinks the Sox will be losing 89 games this year. Why not 69,72, 76 or 79? That's what Vegas thinks, and even though I like the Sox to win more, sadly, I can also see them winning less.
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Buddy has released the video for “World of Wonders,” a cut off Ocean & Montana, a sizzling EP collaboration with Kaytranada. The new flick finds Buddy awakening from his dreamy “Find Me” video to hang out with Kaytranada for a day. Watch the buddies cavort below.
SHANGHAI, April 5 China's Anshan Iron and Steel Group has signed a debt-to-equity swap agreement with Industrial Bank that covers 10 billion yuan ($1.45 billion) in total, the official Xinhua news agency said on Wednesday.
Since China's policymakers re-launched the debt-for-equity scheme at the end of last year to ease the borrowing overhang of its struggling firms, the country's banks have pledged to sign deals with state-owned enterprises to ease their burden. ($1 = 6.8990 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Beijing Monitoring Desk and Engen Tham in Shanghai; Editing by Muralikumar Anantharaman)
The Eunice Police Department is seeking the community's assistance in locating a missing child.
Curtis Leblanc Jr. is 14 years old and was last seen at about 6 p.m. Sunday wearing a black hoodie and blue jeans. Leblanc has black hair, browns eyes, with a height of approximately 5'9" and weight of 100 pounds.
If you can provide any information on where Leblanc is, contact the Eunice Police Department at 337-457-2626.
Also, internet-only TV subscriptions are playing a small role. Leichtman reckons that there are 1.36 million Sling TV subscribers, and 375,000 DirecTV Now members.
The shift in power comes in part through Netflix's ever-greater reliance on originals. There's enough high-quality material that it can compete with more established networks. However, it's also getting a boost from the decline of conventional TV. Those traditional sources lost 760,000 subscribers in the first quarter of the year versus 120,000 a year earlier. Leichtman believes a combination of cord cutters and reduced marketing toward cost-conscious viewers is to blame. Cable giants might not be in dire straits, but they're clearly focusing on their most lucrative customers as others jump ship for the internet.
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LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) _ Environmental experts in Nebraska say transmission lines to power pumping stations for the planned Keystone XL pipeline would threaten endangered whooping cranes.
Representatives from environmental groups including the Sierra Club and Bold Nebraska submitted written testimony on Monday to the Nebraska Public Service Commission.
They say they object to the $8 billion pipeline's impact on natural resources. The commission regulates the pipeline route through Nebraska.
Bird expert Paul Johnsgard says the preferred route of the pipeline would mean nearly 70 miles (110 kilometers) of new power lines in the state would pass through migration areas where whooping cranes roost and feed. He says that increases the risk of bird deaths from collisions.
Pipeline developer TransCanada says it'll review comments but that the route doesn't cross critical habitat for whooping cranes.
Husband of Heart’s Ann Wilson Sentenced for Assault on Sister Nancy’s Children
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WILKES-BARRE — City police are seeking a man accused of raping a woman at knifepoint Sunday evening.
The woman reported she was walking on Carey Avenue about 6 p.m. when the attacker approached her and pulled a knife, according to police. The man then threatened her and raped her, police said.
Police described the attacker as black, about 5 feet 8 inches tall, with a small build. He had a shaved head, small, square glasses and was about 30 years old, police said.
The attacker was riding a men’s mountain bike, police said.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at 570-208-4200.
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MUMBAI: The impending clash between Anushka Sharma's "Pari" and John Abraham's "Parmanu: The Story Of Pokhran" on Holi has been averted.
Both the films were scheduled to open on March 2. But John has given in to box-office wisdom and "Parmanu" will now release on April 6.
Apparently John had little choice, a person close to the production said.
"Anushka Sharma's scare-fest in 'Pari' is already grabbing a whole lot of attention.
"The latest promo has sent chills down the nations's spine. Whereas John's promotion for Parmanu has not even started. Rather than rush into release, better sense prevailed," he said.
After a spate of flops "Parmanu" is crucial for John. The film has to work as he has signed only one film (to be directed by Milap Jhaveri) after Parmanu. John wants to take no risks. It has to work."
So now "Pari" has March 2 all to itself.
Grandparents need to ensure their grandchildren are properly insured before jetting off
The number of grandparents claiming National Insurance credits as guardians has risen seven-fold over the year to September and many will be looking to ease the child care burden over the six-week summer holidays.
Simon Williams, head of travel insurance at comparison site CompareCover.co.uk, said many family travel policies only cover parents and children rather than grandparents and grandchildren.
“They may state that children must live in the same household as the adult,” he said.
Online quotes for family policies including grandchildren start at a pricey £49.64 for 62-year-old grandparents taking a 10 and 12-year-old to Spain for a week.
Rochester's stellar early-music organization, Pegasus, not only puts on excellent concerts, it fosters young musicians at the beginning of their careers in its Pegasus Rising programs. The first Pegasus Rising concert of 2017, titled "A Tale of Two Angels," will take place Tuesday, February 21, at Lutheran Church of the Incarnate Word. The "angels" are two of the most prominent French baroque composers, Jean-Marie Leclair and Marin Marais, who received the nickname because of their heavenly playing and even more heavenly compositions. A selection of their chamber music will be performed by the Academy Players: Jeremy Rhizor, baroque violin; Arnie Tanimoto, viola da gamba; and Elliot Figg, harpsichord. Admission is free, and you can meet the musicians at a reception after the concert.
Pegasus Rising presents "A Tale of Two Angels" on Tuesday, February 21, at Lutheran Church of the Incarnate Word, 597 East Avenue. 7:30 p.m. Free. 703-3990; pegasusearlymusic.org.
A motorcyclist died Monday afternoon in a crash just west of Ferndale, according to the Washington State Patrol.
The motorcycle crashed into a small tree around 3:30 p.m. on the west edge of the tree-lined Monument Lane in The Meadows, a new housing development of more than 150 homes under construction west of Horizon Middle School.
The red-and-black sport bike came to a rest by a large overturned stump, in a shallow pond south of Jessie Court. The rider appeared to have been thrown from the motorcycle.
The identity of the motorcyclist hadn’t been released as of Monday evening. State troopers are investigating the cause of the crash, said Trooper Travis Shearer.
This story will be updated.
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The US State Department on Friday approved a sale of Terminal High Altitude Area Defense missile-defense systems to Saudi Arabia, according to a press release from Defense Security Cooperation Agency.
The State Department approved Saudi Arabia's request for 44 THAAD launchers, 360 THAAD interceptor missiles, 16 mobile fire-control and communication stations, and seven THAAD radars, DSCA said.
The sale will also include 43 trucks, generators, electrical power units, and other equipment. The total package is worth about $15 billion, but the sale has yet to be finalized, DSCA said.
The two contractors supplying the air-defense systems and military equipment are Lockheed Martin and Raytheon.
King Salman of Saudi Arabia also agreed to purchase Russia's S-400 missile-defense systems on Thursday. Salman is currently in Moscow discussing the global oil market and Syrian crisis with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
SACRAMENTO (AP) — Voters in a Los Angeles Assembly district will be without a representative until at least April.
That’s when a special primary election will be held to replace former Assemblyman Raul Bocanegra, who resigned amid sexual misconduct claims last month. If no candidate gets 50 percent of the vote, a general election will be held June 5.
Gov. Jerry Brown announced the special election dates Monday.
Bocanegra is one of two San Fernando Valley Democrats to resign amid misconduct claims. Assemblyman Matt Dababneh is resigning effective Jan. 1 following a lobbyist’s allegation he sexually assaulted her in a bathroom. He denies her allegation. A special election date for Dababneh’s seat hasn’t been set.
The two resignations take away Democrats’ Assembly supermajority needed to pass tax and fee increases.
Toronto police say they will resume digging at a property where accused serial killer Bruce McArthur worked as a landscaper.
Police have already found the remains of at least seven men buried in planters at the property in midtown Toronto.
McArthur, 66, has been charged with eight counts of first degree murder for the deaths of men with ties to the city's gay village.
Investigators say they began excavating the home's backyard in January, but nothing was found.
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RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The Chesterfield Police Department is collecting teddy bears for children in stressful situations at the 17th annual Teddy Bear Sunday.
Officers use the teddy bears to help comfort children who have gone through car accidents, fires, domestic violence or other situations. They carry the bears in their patrol cars to give to kids.
Some bears may also be given to senior citizens going through difficult situations.
Teddy Bear Sunday is on February 19 at Unity of Bon Air, oat 923 Buford Road. Anyone looking to donate a bear can do so from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on February 18 or at the Teddy Bear Sunday services at 9 or 11 a.m.
They ask that the bears be newly purchased.
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THE popular Hiri Moale Festival was held in Port Moresby on Friday and Saturday last week. This year, after many years of the event happening at Ela Beach, it was moved to the Paga Hill Ring Road. The festival highlights the traditional Hiri voyage where Motuan men sailed to the Gulf in their large sail canoes (lakatois), to trade their clay pots for sago. These voyages, that took up to 3 months or so, were dependent on seasonal winds. Another highlight of the festival is the Hiri Hanenamo beauty quest where young Motuan women vie for the title of Hiri Queen.
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SEDGWICK COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities have identified a woman who died just after 10:15 a.m. Monday as she crossed the street in the 2600 Block of South Oliver in Wichita.
The woman identified as 35-year-old Kimberly Daffron, of Newton died when she was hit by a 70-year-old driver as she stepped out into a crosswalk, according to officer Charley Davidson.
Authorities are trying to determine whether the driver had a medical issue.
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We know that weighted blankets can put your mind at ease, but I think Adirondack chairs are basically the outdoor version of that. Today only, Amazon’s putting a bunch of them on sale. The cheapest ones are still $200, so they’re definitely investments, but they come with a 12 year residential warranty, some of them can recline, and they look fantastic.
New Delhi, Oct 6 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi felicitated former India football stars ahead of the much awaited FIFA Under-17 World Cup Group A match between India and the US at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Friday.
The yesteryear stars honoured on the occasion included P.K. Bannerjee, Syed Nayemuddin, Bhaskar Ganguly, I.M. Vijayan and Baichung Bhutia.
Current India captain Sunil Chhetri and former national women's team skipper Bembem Devi were also honoured.
The World Cup is being played in six cities -- New Delhi, Navi Mumbai, Kolkata, Guwahati, Kochi and Margao -- from October 6 to 28.
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The Silver Birch provides Day Care at various locations throughout Essex with a high staff/client ratio. A full program of cognitive stimulation activities, music and singing/dancing, arts and crafts, cookery, gardening, sensory garden, wetroom, use of community garden, quizzes and much more. Breakfast and a two course home cooked lunch provided along with all drinks and snacks. External entertainment provided on occasions. Transport is available using the centres' own minibuses and disabled adapted cars. Fully trained, qualified staff able to provide personal care.
Police in Charlotte are asking for the public's help in locating a missing man with cognitive issues.
Isaac Montague, 20, was last seen at his home on the 1200 block of Eagle Rock Lane in northwest Charlotte before he left on foot.
Officials say he likes to frequent restaurants in the Freedom Drive area, but that he also uses public transportation and could be elsewhere.
Montague is described as a black male with black hair and brown eyes. He is 5'8" tall and weighs about 200 lbs.
He was last seen wearing a baby blue and white striped polo shirt, blue jeans, and black shoes.
Anyone who sees Montague or has information on his whereabouts is asked to immediately call 911 or Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.
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G’day, lez and gennelmen! Welcome to Perth. The city that’s furthest from any other city on earth! But we will be bringing it close to you.
England’s cricketers visited Perth only once before the First World War, when the town was smaller than the port of Fremantle. They came in 1907-8 and won so easily, by an innings, that they did not stop off again until 1920-1 - and then they barely played. A passenger on their ship from Naples contracted TB, so the whole England party was ferried down the coast to Woodman’s Point and kept in quarantine for a week. One of the players, Percy Fender, wrote that it was better acclimatisation - going to bed and getting up early, healthy walks, basic food - than practising in the nets and socialising.
The former, and rather famous, England all-rounder Trevor Bailey was spot-on when he told me the two best coaches in cricket are 1. Sunshine 2. Space. Boy, do...
The Americans issued their Declaration of Independence on this date, 4 July, in 1776. They were up against the powerful British Empire and but for help from the French and the weather they might very well have lost the War of Independence. Had that happened George Washington might well have been hung as a terrorist rather than celebrated with fireworks near his projecting obelisk memorial tonight.
Why don’t the Palestinians now issue their own Declaration of Independence. True, much has changed in the world, and the battle against Israel might even require more sacrifices than in the past. But much of the world would applaud, the U.N. General Assembly itself would endorse, and the struggle would be historically legitimized and immortalized.
P.S. Some will note that the Palestinians actually did this in 1988. But it was not handled and promoted properly at the time or since. This time it should be!
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LONGMONT — Authorities say a 66-year-old motorcyclist has died after a two-vehicle crash in Longmont.
The Times-Call reports that the victim was taken to a hospital after the Sunday collision and pronounced dead. He has not yet been identified.
Police Sgt. Eric Lewis says the Longmont man had been heading south on his motorcycle when an SUV did a U-turn in front of him and the two vehicles collided.
The SUV was driven by a 65-year-old woman, whose name has also not been released.
Lewis says speed and intoxication do not appear to be factors in the crash, but an investigation remains ongoing.
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Carolyn J. Ditzman, 70, of Burlington, died Sunday, December 10th at her home surrounded by family. Arrangements are pending at Elliott Chapel, New London.
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SAN DIEGO – Eighteen dogs collected from overcrowded shelters and rescue organizations in southern states arrived Tuesday in San Diego to find their forever homes.
The dogs, which arrived just after 4 p.m. at Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport aboard a Wings of Rescue plane, are part of an estimated 420 dogs and cats from six shelters in Tennessee, Mississippi and Arkansas.
The dogs will be taken to the Rancho Coastal Humane Society in Encinitas and will be available for adoption Sunday after they go through their health and behavioral evaluations.
Potential adopters were advised to go to the shelter to fill out an application in person.
Kevin Hutchinson of Guild Electric performs some routine maintenance on a traffic light at the intersection of Tiffin and Anne streets in Barrie recently. Hutchinson said he was happy to report the weather was perfect for working outdoors. MARK WANZEL/PHOTO
South Africa is in the grip of 'citizen rage'
It seems to me that my beloved country, our beloved country, has become an angry country, a country struggling with "citizen rage".
By DAVE HANNEMAN STAFF WRITER Brittney Haas says a busy basketball schedule allows her no extra time to join Findlay First Edition, Findlay High School’s award-winning vocal program. Looks like FFE’s loss is Chris Ireland’s gain. After belting out the National Anthem before Monday&…
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Those in attendance at Vikings games this year have had plenty to protest about. Though, no one saw this particular protest coming.
The Vikings played their season finale on Sunday against the Chicago Bears at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. During the game, protestors calling for U.S. Bank to end their funding of the Dakota Access Pipeline managed to hang a banner from the roof of the stadium:
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Some guy is hanging from a banner inside US Bank Stadium. pic.twitter.com/zFyr7hpMs3 — Jeff Dickerson (@DickersonESPN) January 1, 2017
Somebody just dropped a #NoDAPL banner at US Bank stadium pic.twitter.com/hyhlqY0SoL — Matt Harding (@mattharding51) January 1, 2017
A reporter then received a written statement from the protestors. Which he shared on Twitter:
Was just emailed this press release about the protest at US Bank Stadium. pic.twitter.com/kQ4lxA1hOl — Matt Vensel (@mattvensel) January 1, 2017
A date has been set for the unveiling of the monument memorializing the Richmond icon and entrepreneur Maggie Lena Walker, the late 19th- and early 20th-century African-American leader who was the first woman to charter a bank in the United States. The public is cordially invited to join city officials, the statue's nationally acclaimed artist, Antonio "Toby" Mendez, members of the Maggie Walker family and other dignitaries for this momentous event on Saturday, July 15, 2017, Ms.
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A few shovel strikes to the ground and it became official. Work on a long-awaited pedestrian bridge between Jim Thorpe and Weissport is finally underway.
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“As widely expected, the Bank of Canada left the overnight rate unchanged at 1.25% today,” notes the research team at NBF. Key quotes “The statement is generally more upbeat about the economy than prior communications. Gone is the reference to labour market slack, with the central bank now emphasizing expectations that solid labour income growth […] The post The BoC kicked the door wide open for a July hike – NBF appeared first on Forex Crunch.
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The art show’s mission is to provide a positive platform for the dyslexic community. (SOURCE: WECT)
An ongoing art show at EXPO216 in Downtown Wilmington aimed to support people living with dyslexia through awareness and education.
“Our message is that there is help,” said Donna Gargett, who helped organize the event.
The art show’s mission is to provide a positive platform for the dyslexic community.
“It’s about bringing people together and teaching the public about dyslexia,” said Gargett.
A silent auction of art and restaurants gift cards helped to raise money for Blank Canvas Awareness Art, a non-profit organization associated with the art show.
Today’s event included an animated film, a studio tour, inspirational speakers, and a free yoga class.
“One in five people are dyslexic,” said Gargett.
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The difference between PR and journalism is that journalists aren’t doing their jobs unless they tick somebody off by reporting news that at least some of the people involved wish had never been reported. Facts matter.
I have no doubt [Trump] truly believes the only reason people have criticized his executive order imposing a travel ban from seven Muslim countries is because they don’t know how serious the problem is. And he truly thinks they don’t know how serious the problem is because his enemy—the press—has been secretly conspiring to keep terrorism a secret. So, instead of having a one-day blowback from the silly comment Trump made about terrorism attacks going unreported, the White House team has now once again shown itself to be uninformed or ready to lie whenever the president demands. In the process, the administration has flushed away whatever credibility it might have retained until now. –Kurt Eichenwald, Newsweek
MILAN, April 5 Banca Mediolanum will likely reach record net inflows this year thanks to clients opting for a new government-backed scheme known as Individual Saving Plans (Pir), the asset manager's Chairman Ennio Doris said on Wednesday.
A law encouraging savers to invest in small and medium-sized Italian firms has spawned so-called Pir funds which give savers tax breaks if they stay invested for at least five years. The scheme mirrors Britain's Individual Saving Accounts and France's "plans d'épargne".
Doris expects clients to invest no less than 2 billion euros in Pir, and sees total net inflows at the asset manager surpassing a previous all-time high of 4.7 billion euros ($5 billion) this year.
($1 = 0.9366 euros)
(Reporting by Maria Pia Quaglia; writing by Francesca Landini)
Four-time champion John Higgins overcame a slow start to ease into the second round of the Betfred World Championship with a 10-6 victory over Martin Gould at the Crucible.
Higgins held a commanding 7-2 lead overnight in the best-of-19 clash but lost three of the first four frames as Londoner Gould took the score to 8-5.
But Higgins, the world number six, sent out a warning with the manner of his third-frame success, putting together a 127 break - the third highest of the tournament to date.
Gould averted defeat with an 80 in the 15th frame but could not prevent the inevitable as Higgins sealed his win at the next attempt.
He will play Northern Ireland's Mark Allen in the next round.
Psychic Deborah Davies has taken the doll under her wing after it was bought by a haunted items collector.
She told Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford that she has experienced the same spooky happenings as the couple who originally brought the item onto the show earlier this year.
Now, Deborah believes that she has uncovered the truth behind the doll, explaining that she thinks it is haunted for definite.
"I've been scratched in the past eight days since I've had the doll," she admitted.
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The Trinidad-born, Juilliard-trained trumpeter and professor of jazz studies is hailed for his lyricism and improvisational ebullience as he explores calypso, Afro-Caribbean and New Orleans jazz roots.
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A fake Michael Flynn Twitter account has fooled two top House Democrats who cited a series of tweets in condemning President Donald Trump’s former national security adviser.
Idaho Falls Regional Airport officials said a plan to privatize the nation's air traffic control system, along with uncertainty about federal funding for local air traffic control, could lead to higher fares and reduced air safety in eastern Idaho. President Donald Trump has begun shifting focus toward promised infrastructure projects in recent days.
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If the cooler weather has you longing for comfort food, look no further than the 15th Annual Chili Cook Off and Car Show. On Saturday, October 14, Woodbridge Winery will host the California State Competition sanctioned by the Chili Appreciation Society International (CASI).
These folks are serious about their chili, so expect some off-the-chart flavors and interesting spice combinations. The event will be held from 9 AM to 3 PM and features the chili competition, salsa and guacamole competition, live music, and vendor booths.
Guests can expect a unique car show including Fords, Chevy’s, and Mopars. Be sure to check out the chili and vote your favorite for the People’s Choice Award. You can’t go wrong with all of this food, fun, and wine. Proceeds benefit the Lodi Public Library Foundation.
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Bavaria's conservative government ordered on Wednesday Christian crosses to be placed at the entrance of all state administrative buildings.
The regional government says the crosses shouldn't be seen as religious symbols, but are meant to reflect the southern German state's "cultural identity and Christian-western influence."
German news agency dpa reported that Tuesday's decree won't affect municipal and federal government buildings in Bavaria.
Crosses are already compulsory in public schools and courtrooms in predominantly Catholic Bavaria.
The governing Christian Social Union — the Bavaria-only wing of Chancellor Angela Merkel's party — is hoping to avoid losing its state majority to Alternative for Germany, a party on the right whose anti-Muslim campaigns have struck a chord with some German voters.
White Hills resort in Clarenville ended the ski season this weekend on a high note. NTV’s Jodi Cooke reports.
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Troubled swimming star Grant Hackett has been arrested at his parents home on the Gold Coast.
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Hackett's father, Nev, said his son had been arrested over mental health issues but declined to comment any further on the situation.
Police arrived on the scene following reports of a disturbance and witnesses have claimed the former Olympic champion was stabbing a knife on a chopping block.
7 News at 6pm: Former Olympian Grant Hackett arrested by police on the Gold Coast. Taken to Southport police watchhouse. #7News pic.twitter.com/nV29L60t6V — 7 News Gold Coast (@7NewsGoldCoast) February 15, 2017
The 36-year-old has had problems in the past with prescription drugs, which surfaced after his meltdown in Crown Casino.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Panthers coach Ron Rivera says Cam Newton's apology for a sexist remark to a female reporter was "something that was needed to be said."
The coach said Friday he thinks the apology "was well said and well put" and hopes "we can move forward from and start again. ... Hopefully this can settle things so we can go forward."
Newton made his remarks Wednesday when Charlotte Observer reporter Jourdan Rodrigue asked the 2015 NFL MVP about wide receiver Devin Funchess' route running. The quarterback laughed and said, "It's funny to hear a female talk about routes. It's funny."
Newton issued a nearly two-minute apology on Twitter Thursday night, saying, "What I did was extremely unacceptable" and that he has "really learned a valuable lesson from this."
Aug 14 (Reuters) - CENTURION FINANCE SA:
* Q2 NET LOSS 10,694 ZLOTYS VERSUS LOSS OF 26,201 ZLOTYS A YEAR AGO Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
See what the Boyne City Police Department’s officers do in their daily work with this look at …
See what the Boyne City Police Department’s officers do in their daily work with this look at their weekly incident reports.
Monday, September 18, 2017
0846 MDOP to vehicle in the 300 block of Silver St
0917 Patrol car backed into while on traffic stop in the 400 block of N Lake St.
0940 Driving complaint on Charlevoix St
0953 License plate found on Tompkins Rd dropped off at PD. Owner in to pick up later.
1148 Welfare check requested on Lakeview Dr.
1245 Electronic equipment missing from office on S Lake St
1317 Assist EMS in the 500 block of N Lake St
1349 Report of cyclist riding on the wrong side of the road swerving into traffic on N lake St
1432 Report of missing cat from Groveland St
1755 Assist other agency in the 500 block of Jersey.
1844 Vehicle unlock in the 1000 block of First St.
2313 Welfare check requested for possibly suicidal subject in the 500 block of Boyne Ave.
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Vargas (hand) is expected to be activated from the 10-day disabled list Saturday to start the Mets' game in San Diego against the Padres, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
Team doctors gave Vargas the green light to make a rehab start Monday at Triple-A Las Vegas, which represented the final hurdle the lefty needed to clear before returning from the DL. Though Vargas wasn't especially impressive Monday -- he needed 66 pitches (42 strikes) to get through four innings and gave up three runs on three hits and two walks while striking out four -- pitching in Las Vegas is rarely a picnic for even the most seasoned of hurlers. More importantly, Vargas escaped the outing with no reported issues with his surgically repaired non-throwing hand, so he'll presumably be in line to fill the spot in the Mets rotation vacated by Matt Harvey, who was banished to the bullpen over the weekend following three rough starts in a row.
Highlights From Inaugural WWE-IGN eSports Showdown
WWE has released the following photo gallery from the inaugural WWE-IGN eSports Showdown that took place last night:
The inaugural #WWExIGN eSports Showdown was EPIC! A post shared by WWE (@wwe) on Oct 6, 2017 at 11:34am PDT
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The New Day Celebrate Victory
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In the days since the shootings that killed 17 people in a Florida school, tensions have been high among students and parents across the nation. In our area, possible threats and rumors of threats yielded quick action to find and arrest those making these threats. That is how it should be.
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Police Department says it is responding to a report of an explosion near Times Square.
The response is centered in the area of the Port Authority bus terminal.
It's led to delays along some of the subway lines that pass beneath the bus terminal.
Some passengers have been evacuated as a precaution.
There were no immediate reports of injuries.
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Story highlights Chalk drawing of dog is one of very few surviving Rembrandt animal studies
Museum hails discovery of artwork's true authorship as "a sensation"
(CNN) A chalk drawing of a dog has been identified as a work by Dutch master Rembrandt van Rijn, after it spent almost 250 years mistakenly credited to a German painter.
The discovery of the work's true author has been described as "a sensation" by the Herzog Anton Ulrich Museum in Braunschweig , Germany.
Known as "the Braunschweig terrier," the image is believed to date from around 1637; it has been in the museum's collection since 1770.
Professor Thomas Doring, the museum's curator of prints and drawings, was first alerted to the error two years ago while cataloging the museum's 10,000 drawings for a digital archive.
"It's been on display for decades under the name of Johann Melchior Roos," he told CNN, "so the idea that this could be a Rembrandt was never considered before.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam says he won't endorse any of the candidates seeking the Republican nomination to succeed him. But he says he has had conversations with several potential hopefuls about the strains that a tough primary fight.
Haslam was the subject of heavy criticism from his rivals for the GOP nomination when he ran for his first term in 2010.
His three opponents attacked him early and often on a range of topics including his refusal to divulge his earnings from the family-owned Pilot truck stop chain; his former membership in a national group called Mayors Against Illegal Guns; and for what they called his likelihood of supporting a state income tax.
Haslam said it takes time to get used to the "personal vulnerability" involved in being a statewide candidate.
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The Moscow Chamber of Attorneys has disbarred prominent lawyer Mark Feigin for alleged unethical behavior.
The lawyer said he considers the April 24 decision to be politically motivated and plans to appeal against it.
The decision comes after lawyer Stalin Gurevich demanded that Feigin be deprived of his status for violating the norms of the lawyers' code of ethics by using obscene vocabulary on social media against his colleagues and their clients.
Gurevich called allegations that the decision was politically-related "a lie."
Feigin has defended the punk protest band Pussy Riot and Nadia Savchenko, the Ukrainian airwoman who spent nearly two years in Russian captivity, in politically sensitive cases.
He is also defending Ukrainian journalist Roman Sushchenko, who is on trial in Moscow on espionage charges.
Based on reporting by the BBC Russian, TASS, and Interfax
Home | News | General | Breaking: Dino Melaye re-arrested at Zankli hospital
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Police again have re-arrested the senator representing Kogi west constituency, Dino Melaye at a hospital where he is receiving treatment.
Recall that after his alleged escape from the police, Dino sustained injury and was rushed to a hospital.
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Reports have it that the Police spokesman, Mr Jimoh Moshood on hearing where Dino was, stormed the hospital along with 30 Police officers.
Currently, Dino has been re-arrested by the Nigerian police but have not been taken away from the hospital.
He is currently receiving treatment.
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British Keelboat League finals video
by Susannah Hart today at 4:44 pm
A great round up of why sailors are enjoying the British Keelboat League, from the Finals in Cowes, Isle of Wight:
Seldén Mast Ltd has been so pleased to be able to sponsor the British Keelboat League. British Keelboat Sailing manages the British Keelboat Academy which trains young sailors between the ages of 18 and 25 and helps them create links with new and existing campaigns.
Seldén has been involved with keelboat sailing since the 1950s and continues to produce a range of masts in both aluminium and carbon for different keelboat classes, including the J70.
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MEXICO CITY, March 29 Mexican mining, rail and infrastructure firm Grupo Mexico said on Wednesday its planned takeover of Florida East Coast Railway would allow the company to expand its exposure to the U.S. rail freight and dollarized markets.
In an analyst call, Grupo Mexico executives said they expected the $2.1 billion deal, which is subject to government approval, to close within 60-90 days.
They added that the company was always open to new acquisition opportunities, but had no imminent plans for a long-delayed initial public offering of its rail unit. (Reporting by Gabriel Stargardter and Veroinca Gomez)
Mulligan, 59, a Republican, confirmed his bid to run for mayor again Monday and plans a formal campaign announcement and kickoff rally Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. at the Tripp Park Community Center. "I'm very concerned about the lack of economic opportunity for our young people ... I think we should be booming economically," Mulligan said, citing the city's proximity to major highways and East Coast cities.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Graduate teaching and research assistants at Columbia University have walked off the job to try to pressure the university to recognize their decision to unionize.
The graduate students set up a picket line outside the main campus administration building Tuesday. They say their strike will last one week.
Teaching and research assistants at Columbia voted overwhelmingly in 2016 for representation by the United Auto Workers. The university said in January that it would not bargain with the graduate students.
Provost John Coatsworth said the university would instead ask a federal appeals court to rule on whether student assistants are workers with the right to collective bargaining.
Columbia administrators did not immediately comment on the strike.
The last day of classes at Columbia is April 30. Finals start May 4.
DANVILLE — The bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms has been called into investigate an explosion that damaged two cars here over Memorial Day weekend, an agency spokeswoman confirmed.
“The Danville Police Department requested our assistance and we are currently working with them on this investigation,” ATF public information officer Alexandria Corneiro said in an email to this newspaper.
Police have not yet released a cause of the explosion or named any suspects. No injuries have been reported.
The blast was reported 7:10 p.m. Sunday, near the Smart & Final located at 460 Diablo Road in Danville. Two vehicles had minor damage.
Police say anyone with information on the incident can call Danville police Lt. Doug Muse at 925-371-3700 or email dmuse@danville.ca.gov.
Decoded: What would ancient astrologers have told us about 2017?
By the end of the 17th century, emerging scientific concepts in astronomy undermined the astrology
By the end of the 17th century, emerging scientific concepts in astronomy undermined the astrology
Apparently, 2017 will be my year – indeed, it is a good year for everyone born between November 22 and December 21 under the sign of Sagittarius – half man, half horse, all myth. Modern astrology as we know it – in the form of a yearly, monthly or daily horoscope – is based on a celestial coordinate system known as the “zodiac”, a Greek word that means the circle of life. And, although astrology has been dated to the third millennium BC, it has been argued that it began as soon as humans made a conscious attempt to measure, record and predict ...
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Cast ballots are seen at a polling station during the first round of 2017 French presidential election at a polling station in Henin-Beaumont, France, April 23, 2017. REUTERS/Charles Platiau
PARIS The final abstention rate in the first round of the French presidential election is likely to be around 20 percent, broadly in line with that of five years ago, according to two surveys published on Sunday.
A survey from Harris Interactive estimated the final abstention rate at 21.5 percent, while one from Ifop-Fiducial for Paris Match and CNews put the abstention rate at 19 percent.
The abstention rate was 20.52 percent in 2012, according to interior ministry figures.
(Reporting by Sudip Kar-Gupta; Editing by Michel Rose)
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HELSINKI (AP) - Finland has become the first country in Europe to pay its unemployed citizens a basic monthly income, amounting to 560 euros ($587), in a social experiment hoped to cut government red tape, reduce poverty and boost employment.
Olli Kangas from the Finnish government agency KELA said Monday that the two-year trial with the 2,000 randomly picked citizens who receive unemployment benefits kicked off Jan. 1.
Those 2,000 unemployed chosen will receive 560 euros every month, with no reporting requirements on how they spend it. The amount will be deducted from any benefits they already receive.
The unemployment rate of Finland, a nation of 5.5 million, stood at 8.1 percent in November with some 213,000 people without a job — unchanged from the previous year.
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Designed by Jeevaka de Zoysa, a student of Geoffrey Bawa, the hotel is reminiscent of traditional Sri Lankan temple design. Although it’s been upgraded and modernised since, the classically styled Sri Lankan interiors remain true to form. This is, and always has been, a sanctuary for honeymooners. Only children 11 years and above may stay here, and perhaps thanks to this, the atmosphere feels exclusive, private and extremely tranquil.
Relax on sun loungers in the lush gardens eyeing the heart-stopping sea views or beside the Art Deco-styled pool – a true infinity pool – which gazes all the way up the coastline to Bentota. It’s not cheap to stay here yet the dramatic views, tranquility and privacy are just rewards.
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A New Threat to Your Finances: Cell-Phone Account Fraud
Jackson (foot) has been ruled out for the remainder of the season after undergoing successful surgery on his right foot.
Jackson had yet to play in a game this season after undergoing foot surgery in September. The Pelicans did not provide a timetable for when he would be available to return, so there is a chance he won't be ready for the start of next season. More information should come out once he begins his rehab process.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – Metro police say warrants are being issued for a 22-year-old in this weekend’s deadly hit-and-run.
Marquise Knowles is the suspect driver of a yellow Range Rover that hit and killed a woman on W. Trinity Lane early Saturday morning.
Police have said Sherry Cameron was in a crosswalk as she crossed the road near Brick Church Pike and was hit. She was taken to TriStar Skyline Medical Center where she died.
On Monday, Metro police say the recovered the yellow Range Rover used in the crash from a home on Marydale Drive, north of Talbot’s Corner, thanks to a tip from a citizen.
Knowles is now wanted in the deadly crash. Anyone who knows where he is or sees him is encouraged to call Metro police at 615-74-CRIME.
Former Irmo assitant and current Chesterfield coach Chris Arnoult was named the new football coach at Mid-Carolina. Contributed Photo
Julian Emanuel, BTIG chief equity and derivatives strategist, and Steven Ricchiuto, Mizuho Securities USA chief economist, provide insight to the market ahead of the Federal Reserve's big meeting this week.
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The Dementia Cafe provides information about living with dementia and other services available locally in an informal and comfortable environment. A Dementia Cafe is also a place to relax, socialise and meet other people with dementia and their carers.
Iowa gov issues disaster proclamation for Franklin County
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has issued a disaster proclamation for Franklin County in north-central Iowa.
The proclamation issued Tuesday is in response to flooding and severe weather that began in mid-June.
The proclamation allows state resources to be used to aid in recovery efforts.
It also activates the Iowa Individual Assistance program for qualifying residents to provide grants of up to $5,000 for households with incomes up to 200 percent of the federal poverty level. The money can be used for such things as home and car repairs, temporary housing expenses or replacement of clothing or food.
Disaster Case Management is also being activated and offers case managers to work with clients to create a disaster recovery plan and provide guidance, advice and referral to obtain a service or resource.
FRIDAY: Spot storms continue to push east over the Eastern Plains this morning… but unlike earlier this week, most of us will NOT see those storms return in the afternoon. A Pacific cold front swinging east across the state will bring in dry air and cooler temps for the weekend. Expect breezy to windy conditions as the front passes (10-20mph). Afternoon temperatures will warm to the 60s, 70s and 80s statewide.
SATURDAY & SUNDAY: Dry air settling in over the state will give us a weekend full of sunshine. Due to Friday’s cold front, temperatures will be a bit cooler on Saturday (60s & 70s) but will rebound nicely by Sunday. At the moment, winds look to stay light making for a great start to Balloon Fiesta 2017!
EARLY NEXT WEEK: A trough digging down from the west could create some “iffy” conditions for a balloon launch Tuesday morning. Expect cooler temperatures as a cold front drops in from the north and east… and even a bit of high mountain snow up north.
March 19 (Reuters) - Atlas Financial Holdings Inc:
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We sent Bruins Analyst Billy Jaffe to Pomodoro in the North End to review the cozy Italian restaurant for us. Watch the video above to see his thoughts!
If you'd like to help your kids avoid cancer, talk to them early about living a healthy lifestyle and lead by example.Since cancer takes years to develop, experts say setting healthy habits early in life is the best way for teens to reduce their risk.They believe shifting the focus of cancer prevention to what-to-do could reap bigger benefits than current campaigns, which focus on what-not-to-do.----------
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Police say a man was shot and killed in Oklahoma City by an officer after he took pepper spray and a Taser away from the officer during a scuffle.
Oklahoma City Police Sgt. Robbie Robertson says an officer responded to a request to check on a person lying on the side of the road. When she approached him a scuffle broke out and he knocked her pepper spray away. She then attempted to use a Taser and he took that from her and tried to use it on her.
Robertson says the officer then drew her gun and fired, killing the man.
The officer has been taken to a hospital with non-life threatening injuries to her face and hands.
Neither person involved in the confrontation has been identified.
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Barrick Gold Corp. had a great run in 2016 as the stock surged more than 100%. Moreover, the stock has displayed strong signs of upward movement this year as it has gained 17% year to date.
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Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje of Kano state has approved the appointment of two new Special Advisers. They are Alh. Rabi’u Ahmad Bako and are Alh. Abubakar Sahabo Bawuro according to the Ameen K. Yassar ,Director – General, Media and Publicity, Government House, Kano
Alh. Rabi’u Ahmad Bako, who was named Special Adviser on Special Projects, is the immediate past Commissioner of Commerce, Industry and Cooperatives in the state and a onetime secretary of the state chapter of the APC.
On the other hand, Alh. Bawuro, a retired lecturer, civil servant, banker, administrator and businessman, was appointed Special Adviser to the Governor on Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises.
While congratulating the two Special Advisers on their appointment, Governor Ganduje charged them to bring their wealth of experience to bear on their new assignments.
Both appointments take immediate effect.
A petition has been launched in a bid to halt the closure of a North-east bank branch.
Huntly, Stathbogie and Howe of Alford representative, Councillor Gwyneth Petrie, is encouraging people to sign her petition opposing the planned closure of the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) branch in Huntly’s Town Square.
Cllr Petrie said: “This is very disappointing news and I am urging people to support this petition to oppose the local branch of the RBS in Huntly from closing in May.
“Having access to your local bank is vital, and expecting people to travel long distances to visit their bank is unacceptable.
“The people of Huntly and the surrounding areas deserve better than that, not least the staff – who are being told they are under threat of being made redundant.”
An RBS spokesman said: “Since 2012, the number of customers using our branches in Scotland has fallen by 44%.
“We will ensure compulsory redundancies are kept to an absolute minimum.”
The petition can be seen at tinyurl.com/rbshuntlypetition
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Quick: Who wins in a race between a tortoise and a hare?
You know the story, right? A cocky hare naps and lazes his way through a race with a slow-footed land mammal with a carapace. But the turtle ultimately upsets the hare and earns the accolades it rightly deserves.
The mismatch is a morality tale: slow and steady wins the race. And hubris is never a good idea. But what happens if the tortoise and hare actually get to race one another in a controlled area. Does the tortoise win? Or does the hare’s speed prevail?
Welcome to our new group test of waterproof Wellington-style boots. All of the boots in this group test have been put through their paces by international event rider and BE coach Jo Rimmer. Find out what she thought below.
Bekina’s official description
The name Agrilite has become synonymous with comfort and durability. These hard-wearing Neotane boots with their elegant fit are feather-light, feel supple and give your feet energy throughout the day. They are also resistant to oils, fats, manure and various cleaning products.
Jo’s first impressions
My first impression was that these boots look quite bulky but durable.
Overview of performance
These boots gave me very good foot support and they were extremely grippy, particularly on slippery surfaces. They also were very tough, especially in the sole.
Jo’s likes and dislike
I really liked their short calves, which made them slightly cooler in the heat, but the roomy ankle and wide calves meant that hay and straw easily got into the boot, which was annoying.
T 2514 - Back from work .. its late .. so, more tomorrow .. KBC engaging well ..🌹🌷🌺 pic.twitter.com/o4yeSQRgyG — Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) August 12, 2017
Amitabh Bachchan has started shooting for the ninth season of Kaun Banega Crorepati and the megastar shared candid pictures from the sets.The 74-year-old veteran actor posted the photos on his official blog and Twitter page."Back from work. It's late so, more tomorrow. "KBC" engaging well(sic)" Bachchan wrote on the microblogging site.The actor has been associated with the quiz game for 17 years. The registration for the ninth season started back in June.KBC first aired in 2000 and was hosted by Bachchan. It also marked his first appearance on Indian television.The actor went on to host the second season of the show which went on air in 2005.Season three was hosted by Shah Rukh Khan. Bachchan made a comeback in front of computer ji with the fourth season and has been serving as the anchor since then.
Torquay United's desperate fight to beat the drop continues today with the visit of Barrow to Plainmoor. The visitors themselves are just above the National League relegation zone and have already flagged up their trip to the English Riviera as a six-pointer.
Gary Owers' rock-bottom Gulls are likely to give returning striker Brett Williams his first start since returning to Torquay as they seek the points they need to fight their way to safety.
There could also be appearances for new midfielder Connor Lemonheigh-Evans, who has arrived on loan from Bristol City, and Aaron Barnes, who comes back to Plainmoor to continue his loan after moving parent clubs on Deadline Day.
Can Torquay United begin to fight their way out of trouble? Follow all the action as it happens in the blog panel below.
The Boston Bruins have signed defenseman Tommy Cross to a one-year, two-way contract worth $650,000 at the NHL level. It was just the fourth NHL game of Cross' career, the other three coming in the 2015-16 regular season.
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An additional arrest has been made following a shooting at a Bemidji convience store.
The incident happened outside of Pete’s Place West near the intersection of Highways two and 89 Thursday afternoon.
Yesterday police arrested three men in connection with the incident.
Today Andre Lamar Beasley, 46, Bemidji was arrested under suspicision of being an ineligible person posessing a firearm.
He was taken into custody after a search warrant was executed at the home where his son Devion Ladell Beasley,24, of Bemidji had fled to after the altercation.
Authorities are crediting the capture of the suspects to a group of civilians who put themselves in harms way and followed the supects after they fled the scene.
The other two suspects are Andy Tillotson, 35, and Kevin Robertson, 31 who are both from bemidji and are both arrested for assault.
The investigation is still on going and if anyone who witnessed the altercation is asked to call the Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office.
Paperback. Pub Date: 2012 Pages: 656 Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks In the summer of 1953 two eleven-year-old boys - best friends - are Playing in a Little League baseball game in Gravesend New Hampshire One of the boys hits a foul ball that kills the other boy s mother. The boy who hits the ball doesn t believe in accidents; Owen Meany believes he is God s instrument. What happens to Owen. after that 1953 foul ball. is extraordinary and terrifying. In the summer of 1953. during a Little League baseball game. 11-year-old Owen Meany hits a foul ball that kills his best friend s mother. What happens to him after that fateful day makes A Prayer for Owen Meany extraordinary. terrifying. and Unforgettable.
A TRANSPORT company has been ordered to pay more than $63,000 in fines and court costs after a worker’s hand was crushed between two containers that were being moved with a forklift in WA’s south.
Mineral Trans WA pleaded guilty in Esperance Magistrates Court to failing to provide and maintain a safe workplace, and by that failure, caused serious harm to an employee.
The company also admitted allowing an employee to operate a forklift without the appropriate licence.
The Ventura County Fair has announced the winners of the 2013 poster contest, and will introduce the young artists, all Ventura County residents, at an unveiling on July 9.
The unveiling will be held at 10 a.m. July 9 in the Administration Conference Room at the Ventura County Fairgrounds; 10 West Harbor Blvd. in Ventura.
The theme of this year’s fair is “Boots, Barns & Banjos,” and we are sure that you will agree that the 2013 poster conveys the theme beautifully!
The 2013 poster contest winners are first place, 15-year-old Jessica Han of Thousand Oaks; second place, 18-year-old Amanda Vassaur of Fillmore; and third place, 13-year-old Megan Kane of Ventura.
The Ventura County Fair runs July 31 through Aug. 11. Click here for more information.
— James Lockwood for the Ventura County Fair.
Beijing, July 4 (APP):Chinese and Pakistani frontier defence forces conduct joint patrol at a mountainous region in Khunjerab in northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region last week.
They were respectively assigned to a frontier defence company in Khunjerab under the PLA Xinjiang Military Command (MC) and the border police of the Pakistani Khunjerab Security Force (KSF), a leading China’s defence journal ‘ China Military’ reported on Wednesday.
The Chinese and Pakistan frontier defence forces discussed Chinese-Pakistan border situation during the joint border patrol.
The troops from both Chinese and Pakistani frontier defence forces saluted each other prior to the patrol and also engaged in a friendly competition of arm wrestling during the short break.
Ireland's Deputy Premier and Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney has said "steady progress" has been made on "lots of things" following a meeting with the EU's chief negotiator Michel Barnier in Brussels.
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FORT SMITH, Ark. (AP) — Fort Smith officials say they’re continuing to monitor environmental conditions at a park where 250 gallons of diesel fuel leaked into soil and a nearby stream last month.
Since the leak at Creekmore Park was reported on Jan. 20, crews have removed contaminated soil around a 500-gallon fuel tank and stream. Fuel from the tank was used to operate a now-discontinued train.
Travis Cooper, the deputy director of Sebastian County’s emergency management office, tells the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette the spilled fuel ran through about a quarter-mile of the stream. Cooper said the stream forked in different directions and ran through pipes in some spots before stopping dozens of feet from a creek.
City Administrator Carl Geffken says workers are inspecting the site several times a day.
LONDON, April 13 Britain's Royal Mail said on Thursday it would close its defined benefit pension scheme at end-March 2018 after a review found it would need to more than double annual contributions to over 1 billion pounds ($1.26 billion) to keep the plan running.
Royal Mail, the British postal service privatised in 2013, said it was one of only a few major companies that still had employees in a defined benefits scheme, a type of pension that pays out according to final salary and length of service.
The company, which pays around 400 million pounds a year into the scheme, said it was currently in surplus, but it expected the surplus to run out in 2018.
"We have concluded that there is no affordable solution to keeping the Plan open in its current form," the company said. ($1 = 0.7956 pounds) (Reporting by Paul Sandle; editing by Kate Holton)
Nyasa Big Bullets has called for an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) this Sunday for the domestic football powerhouse discuss financial crisis.
The club's secretary general Albert Chigoga conceded they are in "a deep crisis."
"We have reached a point whereby we can't hide anymore that we have a financial crisis," said Chigoga.
He said the club may blow all the K500 million sponsorship from Nyasa Manufacturing Company by next year which was intended to run for five years.
Chigoga said the Sunday meeting will review the financial position of the club and identify solutions.
He said the sponsors cannot be blames as they continue to release cash every month but the club has "huge debt" over K120 million.
Club sources say some of these debt figures have no supporting documents.
NMC board chairperson Konrad Buckle said it was difficult for them to comment until the EGM.
Britain's foreign minister said on Monday that Russian denials of responsibility over a nerve agent attack on the former Russian double agent were "increasingly absurd".
Kate Middleton, 36, and Prince William, 35, embarked on a royal tour of Sweden and Norway this week and soaked up the culture both Stockholm and Oslo had to offer.
As well as visiting the royal families of both countries, the royal couple met with Swedish ice hockey players, attended black tie dinners and spent time on the slopes with the Norwegian Ski Federation.
Both Scandinavian countries are in the midst of winter, with temperatures currently -2C in Stockholm and -6C in Oslo, and Kate, who is currently pregnant with her third child, understandably wrapped up in an array of coats - including a £650 jacket by Kjus.
But even when the Duchess was pictured inside in the warm she chose not to remove her coat - and there’s a reason why.
Active shooter on US air base
A witness told CBS there was a shooter at large in the shopping centre on the Travis Air Force base.
Fairfield Police Department said: “Travis Air Force Base is currently responding to a security incident.
“The public is being asked to stay away from the base to ensure emergency responders can respond accordingly.”
Enormous live mussels have appeared directly along the coastline of the Danube River in Russe. This provoked some of the people to use their free time not only for a walk but also for collecting the enormous specimens of the mussel kingdom.
''There is no way in these huge living mussels not to have at least one small pearl. If it turns out, however, that there are no pearls, I will try to see if they are tasty and whether they are for eating. Otherwise, they are still attractive and after cleaning they will turn at least into a nice souvenir, "explained one of the" hunters "of pearls, reported DarikNews.
× Suspects identified in ATM card skimming case
MUSCLE SHOALS, Ala. – The Muscle Shoals Police Department has identified two suspects in connection to an ATM “card skimming” case.
Listerhill Credit Union confirmed that skimming devices were found on ATMs at two of their locations in January. During a three-hour period, they said 43 cards were used in the affected ATMs.
A Colbert County resident noticed something a bit off and pulled the device from the machine.
Police have felony charges pending against two juveniles from Romania who currently live in Nashville. The same suspects were arrested on other charges by Killen Police in December. Information gathered during that arrest led to Muscle Shoals police cooperating with agencies in other states during their investigation.
So far, no arrests have been made.
The investigation has been turned over to the Colbert County Juvenile Probation Office.
2 dead, 2 injured in shooting after Meek Mill concert
WALLINGFORD -- Police say two are dead and two injured after a shooting outside a Connecticut theater late Friday following a concert.
Wallingford Police responded to reports of shots fired outside the Oakdale Theatre after rapper Meek Mill performed.
Officers found two dead. Spokeswoman Lt. Cheryl Bradley identified them as 31-year-old Travis Ward and 20-year-old Jaquan Graves, both of New Haven.
She says the incident doesn't appear to be directly related to the rapper.
Two men were treated for non-life-threatening injuries and released. Bradley says it appears they weren't directly involved.
No one is in custody. Authorities didn't immediately release suspect information.
The Oakdale was closing when the shooting occurred.
Mill, whose real name is Robert Williams, was recently under house arrest after violating probation for the fourth time in eight years.
Chattanooga police say a person was shot Wednesday night on North Orchard Knob Avenue.
It happened around 9:15 p.m. in the 600 block.
Police say the victim was shot in the leg.
The victim's injury is not life-threatening.
If you know anything about this incident, you're asked to call the Chattanooga Police Department at 423-698-2525.
Stay with WRCBtv.com for updates to this story.
Firefighters battle accidental fire in West Feliciana on Easter
WEST FELICIANA – Firefighters in West Feliciana responded to a fire which took about four hours to extinguish Sunday.
According to Fire Chief James Wood, the fire took place on US 61, just north of Highway 965. The blaze reportedly began in a shed attached to a home.
According to the West Feliciana Fire Department, the residents were not home at the time of the fire. An individual passing by saw smoke and called authorities.
The shed was severely damaged and the fire caused smoke damage inside the home.
According to the fire department, the fire was ruled an accident. One firefighter suffered minor injuries as a result of the fire.
WASHINGTON _ The winning numbers in Wednesday afternoon’s drawing of the Dist. of Columbia Lottery’s “DC 3 Midday” game were:
1-1-1
(one, one, one)
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Hamish Pinkham says a new documentary about his festival is "warts and all".
The Rhythm & Vines co-founder is featured in today's new documentary The Road to Rhythm, which charts the Gisborne New Year's festival's 15-year journey.
"It's certainly not a promo piece," says Pinkham. "It's a look back at some of the highs and lows, and it's a warts and all look at some of the trials and tribulations we've had creating the festival."
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Released today, the doco charts the festival's origins from a student party for 400 to the summer festival destination it's become today.
But Pinkham admits it hasn't all been smooth sailing, detailing "personal toil ... financial ruin".
"It's a real and true look at running a business like Rhythm & Vines."
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Toronto police are asking the public’s help to find a woman missing from Parkdale.
Natalie Smith, 40, was last seen Friday, Feb. 2 at 11 a.m. in the Queen Street West and Roncesvalles Avenue area.
Police are concerned for her safety.
Smith is described as five-foot-10 and 150 pounds with short black hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a hunter green winter coat, blue jeans, a blue tuque with a white reflective stripe and pink and grey running shoes.
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Legendary actor Waheeda Rehman who ruled Bollywood in the 60s and 70s with her varied roles and beauty turns a year older on Saturday. The ageless beauty who truly defined the song "Chaudhvin Ka Chand" has turned 80. Waheeda starred in super hit films like Guide, CID and Pyaasa among others and also shared the screen space with some big names of the Hindi film industry like Guru Dutt, Dev Anand, Dilip Kumar and Sunil Dutt. (Source: Photo by Express Archive)
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Members of the Atlantic and Griswold School District’s Boards of Education will meet Tuesday evening in Griswold Midde/High School Library. Available Board members from both schools will be meeting at 6-p.m. with southwest Iowa Representative Tom Moore and Senator Tom Shipley on legislative matters of importance to the districts and education in general.
The session is open for the public to attend. No action is expected, only discussion.
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Pupils at Ormsgill Primary School invited elderly people to enjoy a day at their school.
They spent time with the children and were treated to a meal and a tour of the school with the aim of helping combat loneliness.
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Boys BB game tonight between Aberdeen Roncalli and Mobridge-Pollock has been postponed till Feb 24th.
The history of Cleveland can be a bit of a roller coaster ride.
The city once considered a major transportation hub on the Great Lakes and place of economic prosperity. At other times, Cleveland has been dismissed as the “Mistake on the Lake.”
In truth, Cleveland has a rich history that extends to various industries and disciplines, from politics and arts to civil rights and sports.
In coming up with the list of the most influential Clevelanders in history, we limited it to people who were either born, have very close ties to Cleveland or spent significant parts of their lives here.
For instance, we excluded Chrissie Hynde of The Pretenders because she is from Akron. But we included fellow Akron-native LeBron James because of his massive impact on the Cleveland Cavaliers franchise.
These are the people who not only shaped Cleveland, but also made their mark on the rest of the world.
TYLER – A Tyler argument has resulted in the arrest of two persons. Daquion Ray Wheeler, 21, and Darshae Lashaun Calloway, 19, both of Tyler, were arrested on New Year’s Day. They were arrested in a yard on Texas College Road. They have been charged with aggravated assault. They are said to have pulled knives and were trying to cut each other. The situation calmed down when an officer pulled his taser. Witnesses say the altercation stemmed from an argument over a hat.
Police repulses militants attack on DI Khan post
DERA ISMAIL KHAN: The police on Wednesday repulsed a militant attack on their post in Kulachi area in the district, police said. They said that the militants staged an attack on a police post in Kulachi Daraban Bypass Raid the other night. The cops manning the post returned the fire and forced the militants to retreat. No cop was hurt in the attack, police.
RICHMOND, Va – Virginia is home to more than 100,000 women veterans. To help these women transition from active servicewomen to civilian, the Virginia Department of Veteran’s Services is hosting its 5th annual event, “Virginia Women Veterans Summit Change Makers & Trailblazers: The Power of Being a Woman – The Strength of Being a Veteran.”
Annie Walker, the director of the Veterans Education/Transition/Employment Division stopped by our studio to talk about the challenges female Veterans face and told us all about this informative event that takes place Thursday, June 14th at 9am and Friday, June 15th at 3pm at the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center in Alexandria, VA. For more information go to: https://veteransnavigator.org/article/68319/2018-virginia-women-veteran-summit
Helen Zille’s insensitive tweets on colonialism blind-sided the DA and angered black South Africans. She tried to initiate debate on a topic that wasn’t relevant to our country’s current challenges and brought up the painful past we are all trying hard to make peace with.
I was happy with the genuine anger expressed by Mmusi Maimane over these tweets. He spoke my words and thoughts. To me, that is leadership.
But I am left wondering when the ANC will do the same with President Jacob Zuma. As Maimane said, Zuma broke the Constitution, but the ANC chose him over us.
Maimane must keep fighting that battle too. He must aim to get Zuma and his ANC humbled as well.
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This week, the coffee chain will begin serving the Roastery Affogato menu at 10 upscale Reserve bar locations in Los Angeles, Boston, and Washington, DC. Affogatos, an Italian treat, are created by pouring a shot of espresso on top of a scoop of ice cream.
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A comfortable, laid-back bar located near Yamashita Park, Living Craft Beer Bar offers ten Japanese craft beers on draft along with a creative food menu. If you have trouble deciding what to drink, you can opt for a three-glass tasting set of your choosing (Y1000). And unlike many bars, they serve their small-size glasses at around half the price of large glasses, so you’re not penalized if you want to try several different beers.
Nostalgic background music is provided by a steady stream of 1980s pop music videos. The food menu, which changes daily, includes some interesting-looking items like spinach-cauliflower au gratin and chicken-kinoko Thai curry, generally priced at around Y600-900 per dish. There’s spacious seating at the bar, and a separate back room for parties and groups; all seats are non-smoking. …continue reading
Camp Concord at South Lake Tahoe is getting ready to open for the 2017 camp season. Volunteers are needed for a Spring Work Weekend at camp May 12-14.
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GARRETT, Ind. (AP) – A prosecutor says two northeastern Indiana law enforcement officers acted in self-defense in an exchange of gunfire during a traffic stop.
RELATED: Deputy, suspect shot during traffic stop
DeKalb County Prosecutor ClaraMary Winebrenner said Tuesday that DeKalb sheriff’s Deputy Todd McCormick and Garrett Officer Alicia Castro will not face charges in the April 10 shooting that left 41-year-old Joshua D. Mumma of Garrett critically wounded. Winebrenner said Mumma is currently recovering from his injuries.
Indiana State Police have said both officers were involved in a traffic stop because of an equipment violation and at some point, gunfire was exchanged. It remains unclear what led to the gunfire.
Deputy McCormick was shot in a hand during the exchange in Garrett, about 20 miles north of Fort Wayne. He was released from a hospital the following day.
Police dog Wang Zi patrols at Chengdu East Railway station, in Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, Feb. 1, 2018. The 8-year-old male labrador, named Wang Zi or prince in English, patrols the Chengdu East Railway station for the sake of passenger safety on the first day of Chunyun, or the Spring Festival travel rush. (Xinhua/Xue Yubin)
A pedestrian is dead following a collision with an LRT train, Edmonton police said.
The Edmonton Police Service said Friday afternoon its major collision investigation section is at 113 Street and 60 Avenue, where the pedestrian was struck at around noon.
No more information was immediately available, police said in a news release.
The City of Edmonton said on Twitter that buses were replacing LRT service between South Campus and Century Park stations Friday afternoon.
A “large quantity” of memorabilia from the Second World War was stolen from a Peterborough home which was also hit by an arson attack.
The items were stolen from a home in Willeseden Avenue, Walton, on Sunday morning (August 13).
Police were called at around 2am.
A 34-year-old man from Peterborough was arrested and has now been released under investigation.
A police spokesman said officers were first called out by Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service because of an arson at the property.
A spokesman for the fire service said it had been called out to an arson, but in Fulbridge Road, Walton, at 1.21am.
Anyone with information about the incidents should call police on 101, quoting incident number CF0463110817.
Former Victorian horse trainer John Nikolic has reportedly woken from a coma in a Fiji hospital.
The 45-year-old was in critical condition in Lautoka Hospital after downing an unknown substance during a raid on his yacht in Nadi on June 22.
Fiji police allege they found drugs on the yacht and his wife Yvette Nikolic is currently being held in prison in the capital Nadi.
Mr Nikolic is said to be now alert and talking.
"I can confirm that Mr Nikolic is out of the intensive care unit," his Australian lawyer, Jason Murakami told the Herald Sun newspaper.
Yvette Nikolic faced Lautoka High Court on drug possession and importation charges on Wednesday, the paper reports.
Fiji Border Police commanding officer Pita Keni also confirmed Mr Nikolic is on the way to recovery, and is expected to be charged in coming days.
BUDAPEST, March 29 Hungary's central bank lowered the cap on its main 3-month deposit facility to 500 billion forints ($1.74 billion) by the end of June to maintain the current loose monetary conditions, Deputy Governor Marton Nagy said on Wednesday.
"The Monetary Council statement said the goal was to maintain the current loose monetary conditions," Nagy told Reuters on the sidelines of the World Exchange Congress.
"This could be achieved by maintaining the level of liquidity that has been squeezed out so far," he said.
"Maintaining that level required the cap to be lowered to 500 billion forints, because liquidity in the banking system will decline notwithstanding."
Market participants had expected the cap to be lowered to just 600 billion forints from 750 billion at the end of this month, however, Nagy said those estimates probably did not take all factors affecting market liquidity into account. ($1 = 286.77 forints) (Reporting by Gergely Szakacs)
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A man accused of threatening immigration officers with a machete finds himself in custody.
Law enforcement leaders arrested Fabian “Jason” Hubert Williams on Sunday (1 July) in the Seven-Mile Beach area.
They had been searching for the 43-year-old Jamaican national who they say threatened and ran from immigration officers last Monday (25 June) after they questioned his authority to remain in the country. Mr. Williams remains in police custody.
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April 5 GoPro Inc -
* GoPro to offer $150 million of convertible senior notes due 2022
* Notes will mature on April 15, 2022
* Notes will be senior, unsecured obligations of GoPro, and interest will be payable semi-annually in arrears
* Expects to use a portion of net proceeds of offering of notes to pay aggregate prepayment of prepaid forward
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Jay Buckley, of Craig, died Saturday, April 21, 2018, at his home. At Jay’s request, private services will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to The Museum of Northwest Colorado in care of Grant Mortuary.
Three people were injured in a crash involving multiple snowmobiles in Cheboygan County.
It happened on Saturday shortly before noon on Trail 7, which is south of Indian River.
According to police, a rider, 18-year-old Trevor Dehate from Emmet stopped his snowmobile on the trail because there was smoke coming from the engine compartment.
The heavy smoke filled the trail area, reducing visibility.
This allegedly caused five sleds that were behind Dehate to collide in a chain reaction, injuring three of the riders.
The three injured were Trevor Dehate, 49-year-old Lawrence Dehate, and 55-year-old Susan Remmert from Richmond.
No one was else was injured in the crash.
The injured were taken to McLaren Hospital in Petoskey. None of the injuries were life-threatening.
2019: Senator Abaribe’s constituents commence recall process
The people of Abia South Senatorial District, Tuesday, commenced the process of recalling Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, representing the area at the National Assembly. This followed a resolution reached by stakeholders from various political parties in the six local government areas in Abia South under the aegis of Coalition of Abia South Senatorial Movement. The leader […]
2019: Senator Abaribe’s constituents commence recall process
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Design thinking for robots and AI – FutureWorld will feature presentations and demos on the future of robotics and AI from creators, researchers, industrialists, and visionaries, with a focus on human-robot interaction, real-world impacts, challenges, and opportunities. Discover next generation AI interfaces, humanoid robots, autonomous vehicles, exoskeletons and more.
Collaboration between designers and engineers will shape the robot revolution. FutureWorld will help forge those connections, bringing roboticists our of their workshops to give attendees a glimpse of our future. Designers, engineers, inventors, technologists, researchers, entrepreneurs, and fans of the future should attend to get an inside view on what’s currently possible, what’s on the horizon, and how to help shape our future.
FutureWorld runs June 9th, 2018, 12pm-6pm at OCAD University, 100 McCaul St., Toronto, Ontario. Save 10% off any ticket with discount code NOVO. Tickets range from $49-149.
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× Authorities: Killer of cellmates says ‘one less child molester’
MARIANA, Fla. — Florida authorities say an inmate who killed his cellmate last month while awaiting trial for killing another cellmate in 2015 is now in solitary confinement.
The News Herald reports 21-year-old Frederick Patterson III said he killed his 82-year-old cellmate Arthur Williams on Jan. 15, and told correctional officers that “there’s one less child molester on the streets.”
Patterson, a convicted burglar, was sentenced Thursday to life in prison for killing 45-year-old Scott Collinsworth, a convicted robber, in the Apalachee Correctional Institution.
Patterson now faces a first-degree murder charge. Williams, who allegedly tried to lure a 9-year-old boy into his car, had been ruled incompetent 10 days earlier and was being held in the Jackson County Correctional Facility awaiting transfer to a mental facility.
A Whitby elementary school teacher is facing multiple charges after allegedly being involved in "inappropriate relationships" with some of his young students, according to Durham Regional Police.
Thomas Grieve, 39, teaches at Robert Munsch Public School on Norista Street in Whitby, and has also taught at EA Fairman Public School in addition to working as a supply teacher at a number of other schools, according to a police news release.
He is charged with eight counts of sexual assault and eight counts of sexual interference, all related to incidents with children under the age of 16.
Police say Grieve coached sports teams at Robert Munsch and was also a coach of the female under 18 team at the Durham Rebels Volleyball Club. He also taught night school and summer school at "numerous" high schools.
Durham police say they want to ensure that "there are no other victims," and encourage anyone with information to contact Det.-Const. Cory Briese at 1-888-579-1520, ex. 5323.
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The video shows the moment the shark powers through the water, before attempting to swallow the camera recording whole.
The resulting footage exposes the inside of the animal's mouth, as it continues filming.
Eventually, it gives up the fight and spits it back out before swimming away.
The video was shot near Isla de Guadalupe, Mexico, by Dominik Fretz, a software developer and explorer for National Geographic, who used an underwater drone known as a Trident.
Boeing Co said on Monday it would raise its quarterly dividend by 20 percent to US$1.71 per share and replace its existing share repurchase program with a new US$18 billion authorization.
REUTERS: Boeing Co said on Monday it would raise its quarterly dividend by 20 percent to US$1.71 per share and replace its existing share repurchase program with a new US$18 billion authorization.
The new dividend will be payable March 2 to shareholders of record as of Feb. 9, the planemaker said.
The company said it expected that repurchases under the new buyback program would be made over the next 24 to 30 months.
(Reporting by Uday Sampath in Bengaluru' Editing by Sriraj Kalluvila)
Seattle Sounders: “2017 MLS CUP CHAMPIONS”.
Wait, what?
It’s common practice for professional teams to pre-plan victory parades.
Toronto FC had Monday’s events scheduled long before they defeated the Sounders 2-0 Saturday night to win the league.
However, it appears the Seattle Times forgot to pull a scheduled online “victory” advertisement from their website Monday morning.
This is not fake news: Check out the Seattle Times’ Sounders page this morning (turn your ad blocker off for a moment to do it). https://t.co/xADoXrKYiC pic.twitter.com/H2QxFu7TK6 — Jonathan Tannenwald (@thegoalkeeper) December 11, 2017
The banner ad called on Sounders fans to flood Seattle’s downtown streets for a “PARADE AND RALLY” this week.
The unfortunate mix-up was corrected shortly after social media caught wind of the gaffe.
× Mississippi governor signs nation’s toughest abortion restrictions into law
JACKSON, Miss. — Mississippi’s governor has signed the nation’s tightest abortion restrictions into law.
Republican Gov. Phil Bryant signed House Bill 1510 on Monday afternoon. It becomes law immediately and bans most abortions after 15 weeks’ gestation. Bryant has frequently said he wants Mississippi to be the “safest place in America for an unborn child.”
The law’s only exceptions are if a fetus has health problems making it “incompatible with life” outside of the womb at full term, or if a pregnant woman’s life or a “major bodily function” is threatened by pregnancy. Pregnancies resulting from rape and incest aren’t exempted.
Abortion rights advocates are calling the law unconstitutional because it limits abortion before fetuses can live outside the womb. The owner of Mississippi’s only abortion clinic opposes the law and has pledged to sue.
MASON CITY, Iowa – A southern Minnesota woman is pleading not guilty to abusing a child in North Iowa.
30-year-old Tawny Symonds of Wells, MN has entered not guilty pleas to 2nd degree sex abuse, assault with an object and child endangerment. The alleged victim is a child under the age of three at a Mason City home where Symonds operated an in-home daycare.
An investigation by the Mason City Police Department and the Iowa Department of Human Services says the alleged crimes happened in February 2016.
Symonds trial has been scheduled for April 4 in Cerro Gordo County District Court.
Thanedar turns in 30,000 signatures to qualify for ballot
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Businessman Shri Thanedar has submitted 30,000 signatures to run for governor, becoming the third Democratic candidate to file.
Thanedar turned in the petitions Monday, before Tuesday's deadline. He says he wants to be governor to "make a difference for this state, which has given me so many breaks."
Thanedar is a scientist by training and immigrant from India who last year sold a stake in his chemical-testing company for tens of millions of dollars. The political novice has been airing TV ads to build his name recognition.
Other Democrats running are Gretchen Whitmer and Abdul El-Sayed. Retired business executive Bill Cobbs is running, too, but may not have enough voter signatures to qualify.
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Several morning trains into Montreal from Candiac have been cancelled following a collision.
An empty train heading to Candiac from Montreal was hit by a vehicle at a level crossing near the Sainte Catherine station early Monday.
According to police the car driver lost control and ran into the side of the train.
There were no passengers on the train, and none of the staff aboard were hurt.
The car's driver suffered minor injuries.
The collision forced the RTM to cancel the 8:00, 8:25, and 8:50 a.m. trains out of Candiac on Monday.
Khartoum — The Council of Abyei Denka in Sudan has welcomed visit of delegations of the United Nations, African Union and the AU High-level Implementation Panel (AUHIP) to the Country to discuss some issues including Abyei issue.
He Council's Information Official , Fadang Kuwal commended meetings held in Khartoum and hoped that these meetings would achieve the objectives set to serve interests of the homeland and the area.
He demanded the delegations to put pressure on the Government of South Sudan and Abyei leaders in the People's Movement to accept the Abyei Security and Administrative Arrangements Agreement.
Fadang called on members of the tribe in the South Sudan State and those joined the People's Movement to put interests of the citizens and Abyei area above their own and partisan interests in the coming round of negotiation in Addis Ababa to make Abyei safe and stable.
A popular video game chat service with over 25 million users announced today that it had shut down "a number of accounts" following violence instigated by white supremacists over the weekend. Discord, the service "which lets users chat with voice and text, was being used by proponents of Nazi ideology both before and after the attacks in Charlottesville, Virginia," reports The Verge. "We will continue to take action against Nazi ideology, and all forms of hate," the company said in a tweet . From the report:
Osun State governor, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, is set to constitute the state Executive Council sixteen months after been sworn in into office for the second term. The governor sent 19 names of nominees of commissioners and special advisers to the state House of Assembly for immediate confirmation. Najeem Folasayo Salaam, speaker of the House of Assembly, […]...
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Douglas Alvin Geleynse, of Mission, B.C., Canada, was born on March 5, 1953 and passed away on June 5, 2018 at the age of 65. Doug was born in Korea and came to the U.S. in 1957 where he enjoyed a beautiful childhood on an Everson dairy farm, with his parents Conrad (Con) and Jeanette…
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In the 2014 election, BC Liberal Jackie Tegart beat NDP veteran Harry Lali, who won the nomination battle for the 2017 election, despite being asked not to run by NDP leader John Horgan. Lali blamed his defeat on the Kinder Morgan issue His vote slipped 1,300 from 2009, while the BC Liberals went up by 175.
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Facebook Messenger now lets users send Apple Music tracks to friends and family
Facebook Messenger has been updated to support Apple Music.
Those who subscribe to Apple’s popular music streaming service can now share full tracks with friends and family via Facebook Messenger.
And if you’re not already a subscriber, Apple now lets you sign-up to the new service from within Messenger itself.
In a group or one-on-one conversation, you can tap the plus (+) icon to add the Apple Music Chat Extension to the conversation.
From there, you can easily share your favourite songs with friends.
You can also talk directly with the Apple Music bot in the chat – just like you would with your friends.
Retro City Rampage DX for Switch to Get Physical Release October 9 - News
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Vblank Entertainment will release a physical edition of Retro City Rampage DX for the Nintendo Switch. It will go on sale on October 9 at 9am PT /12pm ET.
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A standard and Collector's Edition are available. The Collector's Edition includes the game, manual, keychain, 3D glasses, and a reversible cover.
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Hillcroft at Danbury apartment complex on Clapboard Ridge Road sold for $32.25, according to Institutional Property Advisors, a division of Marcus & Millichap, which represented the buyer and the seller. "Danbury has solid historic occupancy and effective rent growth," said Steve Witten, an executive director of IPA in the Northeast and Florida.
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How I Control My s*xual Urges On Set – Chris Okagbue
Award winning Actor, Model and winner of Gulder Ultimate Search Season 8, Christopher Okagbue who started his career at the age of 17 shared that acting was never his passion. According to him, he fell in love with music first and has all the intentions of showing the world what music really means to him. …
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In his book, "Illusion of Justice," criminal defense attorney Jerome Buting looks at Steven Avery's murder conviction and other cases he has tried to expose the pitfalls in the criminal justice system. Wisconsin attorney Jerome Buting came into the spotlight when he became co-defense attorney for Steven Avery, who served 18 years for a crime he was later exonerated of but then was convicted of a murder, which became the focus of the documentary "Making a Murderer."
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Kate McKinnon sat down with Seth Meyers last night and proved she’s just as good at her Jeff Sessions impression without the hair and make-up.
McKinnon explained that her decision to play Sessions on SNL sprouted from a funny mouth she knows how to make which Meyers characterized as “Grinch mouth.”
McKinnon “very carefully paid attention” to Jeff Sessions testimony, Meyers noted.
“Because we’re off I couldn’t help myself,” McKinnon added, before launching into a hilarious reenactment of Sessions’ interaction with Jim Comey and his recollection of meeting with Sergey Kislyak.
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Hodgson's Daniel Brown (27) dives back to first base just in time before St. Mark's Eric Ludman (23) can pick him off during their DIAA quarterfinal Wednesday night. St. Mark's defeated Hodgson 4-1. Jerry Habraken, The News Journal
While investigating the unexplained crash of a commercial airliner the agents’ search for answers leads to the bottom of a desolate lake.
YEREVAN, APRIL 15, ARMENPRESS. Yerevan Mayor Taron Margaryan assessed the illegal logging in Davitashen district vandalism. Speaking to reporters the Mayor said he will be watchful so as the responsible are severky punished within the frames of the law. “It’s unacceptable, when we all plant trees and take care. Our task is to expand green zones, but we have citizens who evade all these”, “Armenpress” reports Taron Margaryan saying.
He added that the Head of Davitashen administrative district has been tasked to plant new trees in the area.
The illegal logging took place on April 10 when 29 trees were logged. The Ministry of Nature Protection has assessed the damage at 2.86 million AMD.
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According to new research, skipping breakfast could significantly increase the risk of a heart attack.
Practising Dietitian, Melanie McGrice spoke to ABC Radio Melbourne Breakfast’s Red Symons about the research, recently published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
"Looking at the study, it does have a lot of similarities to what I see with my clients," she said.
"People who don't eat breakfast tend to be more likely to have more saturated fat type of morning tea."
Mr McGrice said it wasn't the "not having the breakfast part" — the increased risk was down to the tendency to "eat more junk."
Timothée Chalamet will soon be a household name.
The actor stars alongside Armie Hammer in the movie Call Me by Your Name, which is receiving much praise from critics around the world. He even just received a Golden Globe nomination for his work in the film!
Chalamet plays Elio in the movie, set in 1983, a 17-year-old who falls in love with his dad's research assistant (Hammer), who comes to stay with them at their house in Italy.
Chalamet is already receiving awards for his performance in the movie. On Nov. 27, he received the Gotham Independent Film Award for Breakthrough Actor. During his acceptance speech, Chalamet gave a shout-out to Cardi B and she found out on social media! She tweeted she was "so honored" by the mention.
Tens of thousands of Indonesians gathered at the national mosque in the capital on Saturday for mass prayers urging people to vote for a Muslim governor of the city as the country prepares for regional elections next week. The crowds overflowed from Istiqlal Mosque in the heart of Jakarta into the surrounding streets.
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Stocks open in the green, shaking off geopolitical tensions as markets look to bounce back from last week's 1.1% decline in the S&P 500; Dow +0.3% , S&P and Nasdaq +0.2% . Asian equity markets began the week on a mixed note, with Japan's Nikkei +0.1% but China's Shanghai Composite closing -0.7% ; European bourses are closed for Easter Monday.
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NEWARK: The Newark Museum is hosting a free eclipse viewing event in its Horizon Plaza on August 21 between 1 and 4 pm.
Attendees will be able to watch a partial eclipse from the Plaza and the Museum will be providing free pinhole cameras, created with NSA guidelines. Guests of all ages are welcome, and Museum staff will be on hand to answer questions about the eclipse and explain why it is so special. This is the first time in 99 years that a total solar eclipse will pass over the United States.
The Newark Museum is located at 49 Washington St., Newark. On-site parking is available for a fee. For directions, visit www.newarkmuseum.org.
POLICE officers, unmarked cop cars and a dog squad rolled out onto a West Gladstone street this afternoon.
Residents living on Hetherington St congregated outside their homes and looked on as a wave of officers poured out of their vehicles.
According to witnesses, the scene, which first started about 1.30pm, unravelled over about two hours, with the last crew leaving about 3.25pm.
A police officer wearing gloves was seen walking out of a residence holding a large brown paper bag.
Gladstone police officers were unable to expand on any information at the time.
Queensland Police have been contacted for comment.
Updates to follow.
J. Christopher's, which has four Cobb County locations, announced that 20 years ago Jeff "Jay" McCann and Chris Brogdon hatched the restaurant concept and that it will celebrate the anniversary throughout the month of January.
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The ANC is worried about rising fuel and energy costs.
“Fuel hikes impact directly on the lives of the poor as the monopolistic food outlets pass to the poor the rises in transport costs. The energy cost also increases. The rate at which these cost increases are happening is unbearable and we cannot turn a blind eye nor to wish them away. We need to take strong action to arrest this situation‚” ANC spokesperson Pule Mabe said in a media statement on Wednesday.
The ruling party said rand depreciation - with the rand/dollar exchange rate largely blamed for recent hikes - was “beyond our control”‚ and was exacerbated by the United States trade wars.
“We also accept that the fuel price increases is inevitable due to global crude oil prices increases… We however call on the US to consider the unintended consequences of its trade war and the ripple effects its imposition of sanctions on some oil producing countries have on the emerging economies‚" said Mabe.
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“The UAE’s growth remained somewhat resilient to lower oil prices because of its relatively more diversified economy and small population. But the non-oil growth faced challenges as external demand, mostly from the GCC were impacted because of various austerity measures and a strong dollar hurting sectors such as travel, tourism and hospitality sectors,” said Monica Malik, chief economist of Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank.
Primark is adding a new size to its clothes range - meaning it will stock from size 4 to size 24.
The budget fashion chain, which has 173 stores in the UK, currently stocks up to a size 20, according to its website.
A spokesperson confirmed to HuffPost UK it would now stock size XXL - a dual 22 - 24 size in womenswear.
It is also understood to be shaking up its labelling to better reflect the true sizes of the clothes. For example, size XXS will be size 4-6 instead of XS.
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Joy Ride In Grandparents' Car Ends With Crash Into Grocery Store Police say a 17-year-old driver who smashed through a wall of a grocery store on Wednesday was on a joy ride in his grandparents' car. German Police: Munich Shooting Suspect Lived In Colorado A man alleged to have shot a police officer in a Munich subway station after randomly attacking another passenger had been living with his father in Colorado, German officials said.
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Angels pitcher Shohei Ohtani can really rake, but he can also throw gas, too, which is what makes him such a sensational, once-in-a-generation type of player.
Ohtani nearly broke the radar gun during Tuesday’s game against the Astros, when he threw a fastball that clocked almost 101 mph.
Shohei Ohtani got a swing-and-miss from Josh Reddick on a 100.6 mph fastball. That's the fastest pitch thrown by any starting pitcher in MLB this season. It's the fastest swing-and-miss pitch by a starting pitcher since June of 2016. #Angels — David Adler (@_dadler) April 25, 2018
Shohei Ohtani, Legendary Two Pitch K Sequence (101 mph Fastball and 91 mph Spitter). 😳👑 pic.twitter.com/weg2ZuSF9X — Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) April 25, 2018
Is there anything Ohtani can’t do?
District Championship: (1)Clopton vs. (2)Van-Far
Join The People’s Tribune Friday (10/06) for TribCast Coverage of the MSHSAA Class 1, District 7 Softball Championship from New Haven High School as the (1)Clopton Hawks face the (2)Van-Far Indians. Coverage begins at 4:45 pm with the Cuivre River Electric Cooperative/TribCast Pregame.
Man shot in back, critically injured in South Shore
A man was in critical condition after being shot Monday morning in the South Shore neighborhood.
The 25-year-old victim was in the 6800 block of South Harper when he was shot in the lower back, Chicago Police said.
He was taken in critical condition to Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
The circumstances of the shooting were not known, and no one is in custody.
Area Central detectives are investigating.
WASHINGTON — A person with direct knowledge of the move says the Washington Redskins have signed cornerback Orlando Scandrick to a two-year deal worth up to $10 million.
The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Monday because the team had not announced the deal.
The Dallas Cowboys released Scandrick over the weekend after he made 38 tackles in 11 starts last season. Scandrick started 69 games and appeared in 125 with Dallas since being taken in the fifth round of the 2008 draft.
The 31-year-old gives Washington some insurance at cornerback behind Josh Norman after trading Kendall Fuller to Kansas City in the deal for quarterback Alex Smith. Scandrick will be in the mix with Quinton Dunbar, Fabian Moreau and Josh Holsey for playing time.
Zheng Saisai battled back after dropping the first set to beat Wang Yafan in the final of the WTA Zhengzhou Women’s Tennis Open.
China's Zheng Saisai claimed the WTA Zhengzhou Women's Tennis Open title with victory over compatriot Wang Yafan in the final on Sunday.
Zheng dropped the opening set but bounced back to triumph 5-7 6-2 6-1 against the fourth seed after two hours and 25 minutes on court.
Despite the defeat, Wang - who reached the last 16 of the Miami Open earlier this year - is certain to rise to a career-best world ranking of 86 on Monday.
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KIEV The International Monetary Fund executive board will meet on April 3 to decide whether to disburse a $1 billion aid tranche to Ukraine as part of its $17.5 billion bailout program for the country, it said in a statement on Thursday.
The IMF had delayed the disbursement from March in order to assess the impact of a blockade that Kiev imposed on separatist-held territory.
(Reporting by Natalia Zinets; writing by Matthias Williams; editing by John Stonestreet)
THE BULL THAT charged at Texas Rangers pitcher Martin Perez on his ranch in Venezuela was not given the opportunity to do so again.
Perez, who fell and broke his non-pitching elbow as he tried to get out of the way of the animal, said the freak accident from December led to the bull becoming dinner.
“I killed him and I ate him,” Perez told reporters after his start on Sunday.
It was good meat. No more bull.”
According to Perez, he called his brother after he had surgery on his non-throwing elbow in Texas about the bull, and the decision was made to slaughter him.
During Sunday’s Cactus League game, Perez allowed just one hit in five innings, showing he is ahead of his rehabilitation schedule.
“I’m good to go,” said Perez, who owned a 4.82 ERA last season for Texas.
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Students and faculty came together Thursday night near the Campanile at UC Berkeley to hold a candlelight vigil to honor the victims of the Las Vegas massacre. The event was described as an opportunity to stand in solidarity with the victims and families of those affected by the Las Vegas tragedy on Oct. 1, and to “mourn, pray, and reflect with the campus community.”
Dean of Students Joseph Greenwell spoke to the gathering, and some of those who attended shared personal stories of losing friends, facilitated by campus minister Rev. Daniel Curran.
“A hometown friend of mine was one of the 59 that was unfortunately in the line of fire,” vigil organizer Jenica Bautista, a senator with the Associated Students of the University of California, was reported as saying.
Many left messages on large reams of paper spread out on the ground in order to create a banner.
Prairieville man charged for beating, raping woman
PRAIRIEVILLE - An Ascension Parish Grand Jury indicted a man Wednesday after he turned himself in for beating and raping a woman in November.
According to District Attorney Ricky Babin, 55-year-old Stephen Janis was charged with first degree rape, false imprisonment with a dangerous weapon, aggravated assault with a firearm, and second degree battery.
According to the sheriff's office, the woman was kept in Janis' home and was an acquaintance of his. The woman was able to escape from the home as Janis slept.
Janis turned himself in after the victim accused him of the crimes late last year.
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Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb have adorable photos and video to share from their weekends. KLG visited her great-nephew Aaron (better known as Shecky), who busts some hilarious dance moves on video. And Hoda’s double-date dinner resulted in baby Haley Joy getting a double hug: See the heartwarming photo!
To help keep STEM scholars in New Jersey after graduation, Gov. Phil Murphy is proposing two state-funded programs to address the affordability issue head-on for those pursuing careers in the coveted sector.
The first initiative is designed to aid New Jersey students seeking degrees related to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) who commit to working here after they graduate by forgiving up to $8,000 of their student-loan debt.
The other program will use the state Department of Labor and Workforce Development to encourage more companies to offer STEM students their first paid internship, which can often lead to a well-paying job right out of college.
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PETERSBURG, Va. (WRIC) — Do you need a health screening? The Petersburg Health Care Alliance is set to hold free screenings on Monday as a part of their Community Health Fair and to celebrate National Health Center Week.
There will also be fun activities for the kids.
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On June 27th, the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development announced the 30 recipients of the Retail Academy Grant, which included Lexington, Tennessee. The grant is designed to provide funding to communities to participate in two retail training programs. “I want to congratulate the 30 recipients of the Retail Academy Grant,” TNECD Commissioner Bob Rolfe said. “With the assistance of these grants and the Retail Academy program, communities across the state will be taking the steps to improve their retail landscape, which will in turn promote economic growth.” The Retail Academy Grant fully funds participation in…
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ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) – The Alaska Volcano Observatory has lowered the alert level on an Aleutians Island volcano.
The observatory says Bogoslof Volcano erupted five times Monday night.
The bursts lasted from 10 to 30 minutes and generated volcanic clouds that rose as high as 25,000 feet.
The clouds dissipated within 30 minutes each time.
The volcano erupted again for six minutes starting at 8:17 a.m. Tuesday but satellite imagery did not detect an ash cloud.
Residents of Unalaska and Dutch Harbor report smelling sulfur from the volcano both days.
With no more activity, the observatory lowered the alert level from “warning” to “watch.”
Geologist say activity at Bogoslof could ramp quickly with short or long-lived explosions.
Bogoslof has erupted periodically since mid-December.
It’s not often members of the Royal Family speak out about matters such as this. But Prince Harry has spoken candidly about the mental health issues he has endured since the death of his mother, Princess Diana, in 1997. He says he shut down all his emotions for nearly 20 years, came close to a breakdown on several occasions and suffered two years of total chaos, unable to deal with his grief. Click here for more on this story.
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May 3 Ecosynthetix Inc
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It’s Monday a day ending in -y, which I guess is as good an excuse as any to post more pictures of Emily Ratajkowski looking smoking hot. Unfortunately, even after all these years running this site and doing posts on Emily, she’s still way out of my price range. Believe it or not, us bloggers don’t make the big bucks, or have supermodels banging down our doors our mom’s doors. Shocking, I know.
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They currently have an overweight rating on the mining company's stock. Other research analysts also recently issued research reports about the stock.
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The movie Titanic is still one of the top grossing films of all time, launched Leonardo DiCaprio into superstardom, and remains a favorite film for millions. It’s also a 3 hour, 15 minute long movie that, when put on network television, can take over 4.5 hours with commercials.
So, how quickly can you provide an all-encompassing review of Titanic? If you’re Pelicans’ star center DeMarcus Cousins, the answer is one minute.
Cousins did a video for the Pelicans’ Facebook page (and, possibly, the in-arena jumbotron) where he gave a full plot summary of Titanic with commentary in under a minute. It’s impressive and the best part is Cousins is clearly a pretty big fan of the movie. This isn’t him reading off a script, he’s giving this review and recap off memory. That part is obvious in two places, one in which he does the raspy “Jack, Jack” voice and then later when, like any good Titanic fan, he gets mad that Rose didn’t at least try to fit Jack on the door.
Willie Obiano, who was sworn in for his second term as governor of Anambra state over the weekend would also be swearing in some of his new appointees today.
The governor had fired all of the commissioners in his cabinets as well as senior special advisers and all political appointees, in preparation for his second term as reported by SaharaReporters.
It was gathered that Obiano would be confirming Mr Primus Odili as Chief of Staff to the Governor while Prof. Solo Chukwulobelu would be re-appointed as Secretary to the State Government.
Other appointees are Mr Willie Nwokoye, returning as Principal Secretary to the Governor; Mr James Eze as the Chief Press Secretary.
It was gathered that the new appointees had been informed of their appointments and expected to resume duties. Anambra Governor, Willie Obiano's election being challnged at the court of Appeal
Paul Singer's hedge fund dissolves stake in Interpublic
Feb 14 U.S. hedge fund Elliott Management Corp has dissolved its stake in advertising company Interpublic Group of Companies Inc, a regulatory filing showed on Tuesday.
Nigerian-British Conservative MP Kemi Badenoch speaks about the threats she receives
Nigerian-British Kemi Badenoch has been speaking openly about the threats she receives as a public servant. The newly elected Conservative…
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Gage P. Noble, 16, of rural Monroe was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. Anya T. L. Teasdale, 16, and Joseph T. Wyss, 15, both of Monroe were airlifted to University Hospital, Madison and died there today.
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SAO PAULO, March 29 Brazilian planemaker Embraer SA still plans to make the first deliveries of its next-generation E195-E2 passenger jet in the first half of 2019, a senior executive said on Wednesday, despite flying the first prototype of the model well ahead of schedule.
"We do have a lot of buffer, clearly. And we are devoting that to maturing the aircraft before entry into service," said John Slattery, head of commercial aviation for Embraer, in a telephone interview after the plane's first flight, which was originally scheduled for the second half of 2017. (Reporting by Brad Haynes; Editing by Jonathan Oatis)
Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard are practical about parenting.
With two kids at home and perpetually packed work schedules, the actress is the first to admit that prioritizing both can get a bit tricky. "It's a very particular family schedule when we're both working," Kristen told E! News at the premiere of Pandas, adding, "Although I'm not working right now so he is taking on a larger work load."
She admitted, "It's choreographed, I guess, to make sure someone is always there and present for our kids."
Kristen said she and her husband of five years feel "lucky" that working in Hollywood is so "family-friendly."
On Tuesday, the fast-casual chain announced it was on track to surpass $1 billion in digital sales, or sales made through kiosks, mobile, and web, in 2017. At the end of the first quarter, 26% of Panera's sales were digital.
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Fox News host Sean Hannity will interview WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange in London for a segment that will air on the network Tuesday night, Mediaite reports.
Assange is living in the Ecuadorian embassy under political asylum, although that didn't prevent his involvement in November's U.S. election; WikiLeaks published emails hacked from the Democratic National Committee over the summer and Clinton campaign chairman John Podesta's account just before Election Day.
Although Hannity once accused Assange of "waging war against the U.S.," the pair's relationship has warmed considerably, with Assange appearing on Hannity's show in early December to deny Russian involvement in the hacking. Hannity himself now faces accusations of being Trump's "biggest media cheerleader" and defender. Fox News will air the new interview at 10 p.m. ET on Tuesday, with plans to show clips through the rest of the week. Jeva Lange
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Foreign Affairs Minister Harry Kalaba has defended his statement on North Korea that caused a social media stir among Zambians.
Responding to a question from Mwembeshi MP Machila Jamba who wanted to know the effects of his statement to Zambia’s bilateral relations with countries sympathetic to North Korea, Mr Kalaba says the words contained in his statement were totally misconstrued.
He says his statement was premised on the fact that China which is one of the major consumers of copper is part of the Korean peninsula, and that any destabilization in the Korean peninsula could lead to China stopping buying Zambian copper.
Mr Kalaba says this could lead to the Zambian economy contracting, making it difficult for job and wealth creation.
He says Zambia has also been receiving huge bilateral support from South Korea and Japan which also form part of the Korean peninsula.
Mr Kalaba states that if therefore the Korean peninsula is destabilized, it has a direct effect on Zambia.
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. (AP) - Police say a man has been charged with felony murder in the strangling a woman and her 2-year-old son at a home in suburban Atlanta.
Gwinnett County Police spokeswoman Cpl. Michele Pihera says 32-year-old Brandon Williams was arrested at a gas station after the deaths Sunday night. The mother died Monday morning at a hospital, a day after her son's death.
Pihera says the homeowner told police that Williams is his son and that the suspect choked the child and women who was renting a room at the home. Police say the homeowner was working outside on a car during the attack.
Williams was taken to the Gwinnett County Detention Center and is being held without bond. It's unclear if he has an attorney.
The victims' names have not been released.
It appears LSU’s 29-9 win over Louisville in the Citrus Bowl was the final college game for Tigers defensive lineman Davon Godchaux, who reportedly is bypassing his senior season to turn pro. Talented #LSU DT Davon Godchaux just decided to apply for early entry into the 2017 NFL Draft, I’m told. Likely selected in the […]
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As Teboho Moloi was named PSL coach of the month yesterday he was also finally confirmed as head coach of Chippa United.
Moloi being named in the top position came as no surprise after owner Siviwe Mpengesi made his intentions clear on SuperSport after his team beat Kaizer Chiefs 1-0.
Moloi, who took over from Dan Malesela in September, said: “I have always said that head coach, assistant coach or caretaker coach are all titles that do not mean anything to me.
“If I can get these young boys on the field and assist them with whatever they want to achieve as football players, then I would have fulfilled my job.
“I am more happy serving these young boys where I can and this being named as head coach is just a mere title.
“Nothing has changed and it is going to be business as usual for me.”
Chippa United owner Siviwe “Chippa” Mpengesi said Moloi deserved the position.
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At the end of a busy school session, pupils and teachers at Falkirk High School still found time to rehearse and perform in the annual end-of-term production.
This year it was Disney’s High School Musical.
The film of the same name made Zac Efron a major star as this modern-day Romeo and Juliet tale delighted audiences.
And the fellow pupils, family and friends who were lucky enough to see the Falkirk High pupils performance were unanimous that it was another fabulous show from the talented younsters.
Chief Thedis Spencer said that his detectives are working to gather information, adding they had not identified any suspects as of Wednesday afternoon. The shooting occurred in front of Wadesboro Discount Grocery on Salisbury Street, a stretch of U.S. Highway 74. Two African-American males were shot, he said.
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Angelina Jolie reportedly spent Christmas and New Year’s with her kids in Colorado!
The 41-year-old actress had her six children by her side while celebrating the holidays in the snowy town of Crested Butte.
Brad Pitt was not sighted with the family, but Angie had a blast with Maddox, 15, Pax, 13, Zahara, 11, Shiloh, 10, and twins Knox and Vivienne, 8, according to People.
Angelina and her ex Brad are currently in a custody battle over the six children and he recently filed a motion to protect the privacy of the kids.
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A hazmat team was called to the Coquitlam RCMP detachment Monday morning after someone entered the building carrying suspicious white powder.
Firefighters first attended the scene at around 9:30 a.m. after a person went into the detachment claiming they had been poisoned and pulled out a package of the unidentified substance.
The powder spread over one of the countertops. Crews have since cordoned off that area as a precaution.
Ten people were exposed to the substance, according to Greg Senior, assistant chief of operations with the Coquitlam fire department. None of them showed any symptoms of poisoning, but were closely examined by paramedics.
"We have to be careful, especially with all the fentanyl and carfentanil that's out there. We've turned off the HVAC and secured that area. We have to protect all the workers."
The powder is now being tested and an environmental agency is also helping with the cleanup so that workers at the detachment can safely return to work.
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Kiss frontman Gene Simmons is trying to trademark the “devil horns” rock hand gesture. The bassist filed an application with the US Patent and Trademark Office last Friday (June 9), according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Related: Gene Simmons Pays Tribute to Chuck Berry at Public Memorial Service
In the documentation, Simmons claims he first made the gesture popular during the band’s Hotter Than Hell tour in 1974. The rocker wrote he wants to register the hand gesture for “entertainment, namely, live performances by a musical artist; personal appearances by a musical artist.”
Whether or not he is granted the trademark, fans might love that Simmons even included a drawing in his application.
The White House on Tuesday reiterated its position that the United States does not recognize Russia’s annexation of Crimea.
“We don’t recognize Russia’s attempts to annex Crimea at all,” White House spokesman Hogan Gidley told reporters as Trump flew to West Virginia. Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin plan to hold a summit on July 16 in Helsinki.
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The most senior British general in Afghanistan says recent violence there could have been avoided if Britain and America had done a deal with the Taliban ten years ago.
General Nick Carter says the terrorist group, who ran the country before it was invaded in 2002, were weaker then and more likely to agree to a peace deal.
His comments have come as efforts to get the Taliban involved in talks about Afghanistan's future continue to fail and violence in the country continues.
Around 8,000 British troops are still serving in Afghanistan.
ALTONA, MB. — Altona police need your help tracking down some gas station burglars.
It happened during the early morning hours of August 6th on Highway 14.
Three or four suspects broke into a Co-op gas bar.
They made off with a pile of liquor, cigarettes, and lotto tickets.
The perps were operating two white getaway vehicles.
One was a Ford pickup truck with Manitoba plates.
Anyone with information is asked to call Altona police at 204-324-5373 or Crime Stoppers at 1 800-222-8477.
—Andrew McCrea, MyToba News
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ARVADA — Arvada police are calling for “all eyes and ears” available to search for a missing 14-year-old boy.
The young teen is a 5-feet-6 inch Hispanic male with brown hair and brown eyes. He is described as having a slight mustache and beauty mark on his nose.
He was last seen in the area of 87th Avenue and Chase Drive at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, wearing dark pants and a grey-colored camouflage patterned hoodie.
Police say the boy, Dominic, cut off his Life Track monitor and ask people to be particularly watchful at arcades or other places with video games.
Police did not elaborate on the reason the teen wears the monitor.
Anyone with information is asked to call 720-898-6900.
Photos: Strippers Show Off Huge Amount Of Cash Made In One Night
A group of strippers have set the internet on fire after sharing their proceeds from a night of dancing on social media. It is no news that sex sells and in its neighborhood is stripping which provides a form of entertainment to those who fancy it. The skilled pole dancers just showed how much their…
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The Vetr crowd on Monday upgraded its rating on Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (NASDAQ: WBA) from 4 stars (Buy), issued eight days ago, to 4.5 stars (Strong Buy).
After gaining 8.7 percent through November, share price in Walgreens has traded in range throughout December. The stock finished Monday's session up sligtly at $71.88.
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Currently, the Vetr crowd's average price target on Walgreens is up at $77.91, which is still below the average analyst price target of $91.58. Less than 2 percent of Vetr users are holding WBA in their watch-lists.
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Emilio Feliciano, user experience designer-FCA US and adjunct professor at Lawrence Technological University, presents on the class he is instructing at LTU that imagines where user experience design will go in 2030.
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Authorities say suspects in the 1999 shooting deaths of an Oklahoma couple and the abduction of their 16-year-old daughter and her friend "bragged" about photographing the girls while they were bound.
Sixty-six-year-old Ronnie Dean Busick was charged Monday with four counts of first-degree murder in the killing of Danny and Kathy Freeman of Craig County, and the disappearance of teenagers Lauria Bible and Ashley Freeman.
Oklahoma officials say two other suspects have died.
According to an affidavit, unnamed witnesses interviewed by investigators said the suspects abducted the girls, and that they had seen photos of them. Authorities believe the teenagers were eventually killed and might be buried in a pit in northeastern Oklahoma.
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Lauria Bible's mother, Lorene Bible, says she believes "somebody knows where these girls are."
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Fewer high school freshman in Minnesota are drinking alcohol. That’s according to new data from the State Department of Health.
The 2016 Minnesota Student Survey found 12 percent of high school freshmen say they drink.
That’s down 8 percent from 2007 when 11 percent of ninth and 11th graders said they drank more than a few sips of alcohol before age 13.
About 38 percent of high school freshman who drink said they also binge drink.
“Youth drinking has consequences. It’s associated with troubles later in life and a host of bad outcomes in high school, such as mental health troubles, fights, risky sexual behavior and poor academic achievement,” said Minnesota Commissioner of Health Jan Malcolm. “It’s important that kids know that contrary to public belief a majority of high school students don’t drink alcohol.”
Minnesota has a lower youth drinking rate than the nation and surrounding states, too, according to health officials.
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SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The clean up process involved with renovating Springfield’s Union Station complex has gained national prominence.
Congressman Richard Neal of Springfield accepted the National Phoenix Award for brownfield redevelopment at Union Station on Monday. It was presented by the Environmental Protection Agency.
The award is in recognition of the city overcoming hazardous materials and contamination problems as part of the Union Station renovations.
“The city has brought such creative, visionary innovation to the refurbishing of this historic station,” EPA Regional Administrator Deborah Szaro explained. “This is what has made this project so special and has given it the impetus to get the national grand prize award.”
The renovations costing $95 million were completed earlier this year.
The historic train station had been in disrepair for many years.
Man City set to make Kyle Walker approach this week
Manchester City are due to open talks with Tottenham Hotspur over a deal to sign Kyle Walker, according to Sky Sports .
City were holding fire until the right-back’s season had officially finished. With last night’s England game against France now out of the way, an initial approach could be made this week.
Pep Guardiola and the Etihad Stadium hierarchy are said to be confident a deal for the 27-year-old can be done for around £40m. Spurs, who are under no pressure to sell Walker, apparently value the former Sheffield United youngster at £50m.
He signed a new contract last September and is tied to the north London club until June 2021.
The same report claims Walker is relaxed about his future and not pushing for a transfer. He has a deep affection for the club he has called home for eight years, but is apparently unhappy at being rotated with Kieran Trippier for key fixtures at the end of last season.
Well, it looks like action star Dolph Lundgren is stepping back into the world of DC Comics - this time into a big superhero tentpole. Lundgren has just joined the cast of James Wan 's Aquaman as the dastardly King Nereus.
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To mark this milestone, Paradox will dedicate much of 2017 to celebrating Crusader Kings II and its community. The first step in this year of modern medieval pageantry is to give away a free portrait pack to everyone that owns Crusader Kings II. This South Indian portrait pack will add more color and personality for those who fight for control of the great subcontinent. The pack is available here.
And then tomorrow the celebrations continue with a celebratory video from LongGameShort. His humorous animated videos are firm favorites of the Dev team and the community, so it seemed only right to involve him in our celebrations!
Paradox Interactive celebrates the fifth anniversary of the release of, their "game about Medieval conquest, intrigue, diplomacy, and faith." It's not every day that a game turns five (actually it probably is), so they are pulling out all the stops with the release of a portrait pack and the promise of a video tomorrow:
Coroner IDs man killed by police in Denver suburb of Aurora
CENTENNIAL, Colo. (AP) — Authorities have released the name of an attempted murder suspect who was shot and killed by police in the Denver suburb of Aurora.
The Arapahoe County Coroner's Office identified the victim Tuesday as 36-year-old Antonio Sanchez and said he died of multiple gunshot wounds.
Sanchez was shot in a gas station parking lot following a police chase Friday afternoon. No officers were injured.
Officer Bill Hummel, a spokesman for the police department, says it's not yet clear how many officers fired their weapons or how many shots they fired. A weapon was found at the scene, but police have not said if the man pulled it on officers.
Sanchez was wanted for a shooting that happened Thursday evening.
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Test your knowledge and win silly prizes.
The 2017 West Suburban Irish Quiz Night Championship took shape Tuesday night at Quigley’s Irish Pub in downtown Naperville.
And the winners are…
First Place Champions – EDAQ
Second Place – Half Point or Bust
Third Place – What’s in a Name
The West Suburban Irish, Inc., is a non-profit organization headquartered in Naperville. Their members comes from all over the western suburbs of Chicago. They celebrate Irish heritage through annual events – an annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, an Irish Mass in Honor of St. Patrick, and a festive Emerald Dinner. For more info, visit www.wsirish.org.
An anti-Trump group said they are holding a rally at Public Square to show solidarity after the violence in Charlottesville. (Source WOIO)
An anti-Trump group said they held a rally on Sunday at Public Square to show solidarity after the violence in Charlottesville.
FBI to open civil rights investigation into vehicular death in Charlottesville
A 32-year-old woman was killed after police said 20-year-old James Alex Fields drove his car into a crowd of counter-protesters. The rally in Cleveland on Sunday was being held by Indivisible.
Police ID victim killed when car plowed into protesters in Charlottesville
According to the Indivisible website the group is Anti-Trump. An organizer of the event said they are gathering to honor those killed and injured in Charlottesville.
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The Oklahoma City Thunder have the 21st pick in the 2017 NBA Draft. In the NBA Draft, there are usually only 10-15 players per year who have a major long-term impact.
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Pair failed to benefit from USD slide. Aussie among worst performers on Monday. The AUD/USD pair bottomed earlier today at 0.7685, the lowest since December 21. Then rose back to the 0.7700 area, where it has been trading during the last hours. The aussie …
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A man’s body was found near Fetcher Park in Steamboat yesterday morning. The body of the 49-year-old man, whose name has not been released, was discovered in a field east of the park, 50 yards from the railroad tracks. The man was reported missing late last week after he failed to show up for work. An autopsy and toxicology tests have been scheduled to determine the cause of death.
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Suicide, lost jobs after Philippine mine closures, but some relieved
SANTA CRUZ, Philippines His brother kept telling him that the mine would reopen and he would be hired again: but when Winston Ordonez didn't get a call from a mining firm, he took a laptop charger cable, tied it around his neck and hanged himself in his kitchen.
Mooncakes. ‘What they?’, I hear you ask. Answer: an elaborately decorated Chinese pastry, normally filled with red bean or lotus seed paste and an absolute must-scoff for China's Mid-Autumn Festival.
Sound delicious? They are. And they’re abundant in Chinatown. Every weekend until October 22, get yourself down to Newport Place, where you’ll find a weekly pop-up stall dishing out Hong Kong MX Mooncakes (they’ve been the city-state’s top-selling brand for 19 years, dontchaknow?).
There’ll be a variety on offer: from your traditional white lotus seed paste numbers to lava custard and outré ‘snowy frozen’ cakes, too. All decorated with intricate pastry work representing principles of family and togetherness. Sweet, huh?
The MX Mooncake stall will be at Unit 14 on Newport Place from Friday-Sunday, 10am-8pm, until Sunday October 22. For more info, check out the MX Mooncakes website.
Feeling famished? Make a day of it with our guide to eating in Chinatown.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov shakes hands with U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson during a news conference following their talks in Moscow, Russia, April 12, 2017. REUTERS/Sergei Karpukhin
MOSCOW Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday after holding talks with U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson that some progress had been made on Syria and that a working group would be set up to examine the poor state of U.S.-Russia ties.
Lavrov, addressing a news conference, said President Vladimir Putin had said Moscow was ready to restore an air safety agreement covering Syria which it had suspended after last week's U.S. missile strikes on Syria.
Moscow and Washington had also agreed to continue cooperating to try to find a political solution for Syria, he said.
(Reporting by Denis Dyomkin/Polina Devitt; Editing by Andrew Osborn)
Today is your last chance to provide input to the City of Longview, information that will be used to help develop the topics for the upcoming 2017 Longview Citizens Summit. The online survey is intended to gather information on priorities of citizens, and the information provided will help to develop the agenda and the topics of discussion for the Citizens Summit. The survey link is available on the City of Longview web page, or on the city’s Facebook page.
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A young Perth County girl has received a special award after saving her brothers from a house fire.
Hannah Sims was 11 years old and babysitting her two younger brothers when a radio in their house caught fire.
Sims took her brothers outside, to a spot that had been set by their family as an emergency meeting place.
By the time firefighters arrived, much of the house was full of smoke. According to Perth East fire chief Bill Hunter, Sims’ actions saved the lives of her and her brothers.
Sims, now 12, was honoured Thursday with the Fire Chief’s Commendation. She is the first person in Perth East to receive that award.
“Too often, we hear of fires where people didn’t know what to do or simply panicked,” Hunter said in a press release.
“Hannah knew exactly what she needed to do, and did it.”
In a special ceremony, she was presented with a commendation coin and a framed certificate.
Kate Upton lands her third Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover. SI is celebrating with three different covers featuring Kate.
Upton was lauded as the first “curvy” model to land Sports Illustrated’s swimsuit cover opening doors for other curvier models like Ashley Graham.
Kate Upton is back! Get your issue at newsstands today! pic.twitter.com/MtVHEwDyj0 — SI Swimsuit (@SI_Swimsuit) February 15, 2017
Kate is engaged to Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander.
Taylor Swift and Evan Spiegel are not getting back together — not even professionally. The Post reported exclusively that Snapchat CEO Spiegel was talking to Swift’s record label, Big Machine,...
Jurors in Michael Bever's murder trial are hearing more testimony from two of the first emergency responders who worked the case.
A vessel carrying a shipment of coal from the switched its destination to on Wednesday afternoon from China, according to ship tracking data.
The cargo had been due to arrive in China on July 18, but is now due to land in on July 13, data shows.
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Get ready for the red carpet, San Juan.
Local producer and director Robert Kline and producer Stephanie Heredia are once again inviting residents to attend their annual pre-Oscars celebration, “A Night at the Oscars,” on Thursday, Feb. 23. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and the event begins at 6:30 p.m.
Regency Theatres & Rick’s Café, located at 26762 Verdugo Street in downtown San Juan Capistrano, is set to host the evening of Oscar-nominated films, award predictions and a question and answer session. All attendees will receive a ballot to vote for their Oscars predictions.
Tickets are $15 at the door or can be purchased online for $16, which includes a purchasing fee. To purchase tickets, visit the theatre box office or go online at www.regencymovies.com. For more information, call 949.661.3456.
The 89th Academy Awards takes place on Sunday, Feb. 26.
You are entitled to your opinions, of course, but you are not entitled to expect that others will listen to them, still less agree with them. Try not to be so thin-skinned that when others reject your claims you take it as a personal insult.
Updated at 4:20 p.m.: Updated to include details from Plano police.
Commuters heading north from Dallas can expect a long drive home after a deadly crash near Legacy Drive shut down all northbound lanes of U.S. Highway 75 in Plano on Wednesday afternoon.
A spokesman for the Plano Police Department said that one person was killed in the multi-vehicle crash, which involved a tractor-trailer and was reported about 3:15 p.m.
More flights are added to the Eastern Iowa Airport. Frontier Airlines will have a non-stop flight from Cedar Rapids to Denver.
They are scheduled to depart at 7:35 p.m. and arrive at 9:00 p.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. The passenger jet seats 150 people.
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One week before the election, Jodi Remke on Tuesday submitted her resignation as chairwoman of California’s state campaign watchdog agency amid turmoil as other members of its governing panel were moving to reduce her powers.
The resignation, which takes effect Friday, comes after a majority of the state Fair Political Practices Commission supported the creation of two subcommittees to provide input on key decisions that previously have been made largely by Remke, who is the only member of the panel who has a full-time role.
Remke said she is “extremely proud” of accomplishments that include a crackdown on serious campaign finance violations and making it easier for the public to get information on lobbyists and personal finances of elected officials.
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MATHEWS Co., Va. - A 1-year-old died after being left in a bathtub, Mathews County Sheriff's Office said.
Officials responded to the 11100 block of John Clayton Memorial Highway Thursday after getting a call around 12:30 p.m.
The report was about an unresponsive 1-year-old who had been reportedly scalded in the bathtub.
The child was taken to Riverside Walter Reed Hospital and Mathews County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene.
The child's mother said the child had been left alone in the bath tub and when she returned the hot water was running and the child was face down in the tub, officials said.
Mathews County Social Services was also contacted and are investigating.
The child was pronounced deceased a short time after arrival at Riverside Walter Reed Hospital.
The body has been taken to the Richmond-Office of the Chief Medical Examinor’s Office for autopsy.
The incident is under investigation by the Mathews County Sheriff’s Office.
The organising groups of last year’s ‘Toradh/Harvest’ festival of food and writing are preparing a Uist-wide book festival for November, 2018.
‘Às an Tobar/Wellsprings’ will build on the success of last year’s Gaelic-medium literature festival organised by Ceòlas Uibhist, expanding the array of events to also include English-medium literature.
It is to take place during Book Week Scotland, 19-25 November.
Although organisations will host literature events individually, the festival will be coordinated to share resources and avoid clashes.
A writing competition will be held, with a focus on the Year of Young People, for poetry and prose, both in English and Gaelic.
It is hoped that young people will participate through the area schools in addition to an adult category.
Organisers would like to invite any interested persons or organisations who would like to take part to the next meeting at Cothrom on 12 April at 11am.
A man charged last week with robbing a southeast Charlotte business at gunpoint is facing additional charges in two other robberies. Charlotte-Mecklenburg charged 27-year-old Tyree Belk and 24-year-old Gina Cathcart last week with robbing the Skills Biz Center on E. Independence Boulevard.
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HALIFAX — Professors and support staff at the Nova Scotia Community College have agreed to new six-year collective agreements.
The Nova Scotia Teachers Union, which represents the two bargaining units, says a vote on management’s final offer was held Tuesday.
Faculty members voted 55 per cent in favour of the offer, while 64 per cent of voters with the professional support bargaining unit were in favour.
The union says the agreements, which run from Sept. 1, 2014 to Aug. 31, 2020, were ratified following the vote and include a seven-per-cent wage increase over the six-year terms.
Under legislation, the employer is required to freeze the years of service used to calculate an employee’s retirement service award as of March 31, 2015.
However, the union says under both agreements employees can either choose to collect their service award based on their salary at retirement, or collect it immediately based on their salary as of March 31, 2018.
Enjoy a community pub night with live music. Doors open at 6 pm and music begins at 8 pm. No Cover. TTC bus 55 from Jane Station stops at the door.
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Gary Neville, Graeme Souness and Noel Gallagher react to Man City’s win over Man Utd and Liverpool’s draw with Everton.
Netflix has just debuted the trailer for the new show Friends From College!
The comedy series stars Keegan-Michael Key, Cobie Smulders, Annie Parisse, Fred Savage, Nat Faxon and Jae Suh Park and premieres globally on Netflix on July 14.
A group of friends from Harvard played by Keegan-Michael Key (Ethan), Cobie Smulders (Lisa), Annie Parisse (Sam), Nat Faxon (Nick), Fred Savage (Max) and Jae Suh Park (Marianne) are facing down their forties. With interwoven and oftentimes complicated relationships with one another Friends from College is a comedic exploration of old friendships, former romantic entanglements and balancing adult life with nostalgia for the past.
Watch the trailer below!
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Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, says Nigerians presently have more electricity than they can consume.
Speaking in an interview with newsmen in Abuja, Garba said
“We have more electricity that cannot be consumed, 2,000 megawatts of electricity that nobody is taking. By the year ending, we are going to hit 10,000 megawatts from the 2,600 that we inherited.”.
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Kenyan court of appeal frees jailed officials of doctors' union
NAIROBI, Feb 15 (Reuters) - Kenya's Court of Appeal on Wednesday ordered the release of officials of the national doctors' union to continue negotiations with the government over a strike that has paralyzed the public health sector.
The police crime-fighting arsenal is being boosted, with every frontline officer to be armed with a taser.
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Spelling Semi Ojeleye’s name is just about as tough as the defense the rookie plays.
Just ask his Boston Celtics teammates.
In a hilarious new video, several Celtics players tried their hand at spelling the name of the 23-year-old forward. Let’s just say the success rate wasn’t very high.
Check out the Celtics’ spelling bee in the video below:
Kudos to Jaylen Brown for correctly spelling Ojeleye’s last name, but it’s pretty funny that it was the first name that stumped Brown. As for Guerschon Yabusele and Aron Baynes, can we even count those as attempts?
Ojeleye had his role increased Friday night for the injury-plagued Celtics, contributing five points and four rebounds over 27 minutes in Boston’s 119-110 win over the Atlanta Hawks.
We are now in the ninth year of the bull market in equities, specifically, and financial assets more broadly. The bull phase began in the US, with the S&P 500 bottoming in March 2009 at 667. The equity bull run has now extended more broadly with Europe, Japan, and emerging markets (EMs) also joining the party.
Since hitting the bottom in 2009, US equities are up about four times, with the other regions rising by between two and two-and-a-half times. This year has been exceptional in that all regions and markets are up across all asset classes. Given the magnitude and duration of the rise, ...
March 29 Lianhua Supermarket Holdings Co Ltd
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Thousands in the Kansas City area woke up without power on Friday as heavy rains swept through the area. Kansas City Power & Light reported that more than 2,300 customers were without power and Independence Power & Light reported more than 1,100 outages.
The Titans may not be fully healthy heading into their Week 5 matchup against the Dolphins in Miami, but at least they’re going to look awesome. The official Titans Twitter account posted a video from EA Sports previewing Sunday’s uniform set.
It’s worth noting the Titans are 1-0 in these jerseys on the road this season, and 0-1 on the road in their white jerseys. Tennessee is 0-2 in their white jerseys overall and 1-0 in their dark blues. This isn’t some newfangled stat or anything – it’s a simple, undeniable observation.
Science has proven that the Titans play better in colored jerseys. It would be nigh irresponsible for the team to wear their white uniforms at any other point this season. They should “forget” their white jerseys when they go on the road and pay any fine that comes with that “oversight.”
Wearing their light blue jerseys all but ensures a Titans win Sunday. The league will probably force them to play the game anyway, but that’s basically just a formality at this point.
Name: Tiare La Porte
School: Kennedy
Sport: Softball
Year: Sophomore
Noteworthy: Kennedy’s No. 3 hitter turned in a scintillating performance at the Las Vegas Easter Invitational, going 9 for 14 with four doubles, a homer and 12 RBIs to help Kennedy top traditional L.A. City Section powers El Camino Real and Banning to make the tournament final. She is batting .661 with five homers and 44 RBIs with a jaw-dropping 1.877 OPS.
What is So Cal Prep Legends? Standout athletes, teams, coaches and inspirational performers this high school season will be honored in an end-of-year SoCal Prep Legends show on KABC. For more details, visit socalpreplegends.com. Vote for this week’s local athletes as the fan favorites in all of Southern California at the same site.
The first Council Tax rise by Forest Heath for seven years was approved yesterday by the council’s Cabinet.
The budget plan, which must be approved by the full council next Wednesday, is for a 3.6 per cent rise of £4.95 a year to bring in £87,000.
It would make Forest Heath’s share of the tax bill for a Band D home £142.38.
The plan also calls for investments to bring in future cash to make up for the Government’s Revenue Support Grant, which was £2.5 million in 2013, ending by 2020.
Forest Heath and St Edmundsbury say they will face a shortfall of £3.3 million by 2020 if they do not invest.
Cam Hart became the first wide receiver in Notre Dame’s 2019 recruiting class after orally committing Wednesday.
The three-star recruit announced his decision on Twitter.
“COMMITTED,” Hart wrote.
The 6-foot-3, 190-pound Hart attends Good Counsel High School in Olney, Md.
He is the No. 85 wide receiver nationally and the No. 12 prospect in Maryland, according to the 247sports.com 2019 composite rankings.
Duke, Virginia, Virginia Tech and Michigan State were reportedly among the schools also interested in Hart.
He is the 16th member of Notre Dame’s 2019 recruiting class, which has a No. 8 national composite ranking.
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A Pendle couple boosted their charity mission - inspired by a cancer diagnosis in the family - with a Christmas fund-raiser.
Barbara and Keith Ratcliffe raised £270 in aid of Prostate Cancer UK through a stall at the Christmas demonstration of Pendle Flower Club.
The couple were inspired to take on their charity bid following Keith’s diagnosis in February 2013 of advanced prostate cancer.
Over the years they have made a fantastic £3302.50 by holding quiz nights and selling prostate pins, golf hats, hanging baskets and Christmas wreaths.
The charitable pair said they would like to thank Pendle Flower Club for allowing them to have a stall at the Christmas demonstration and to all members who generously supported it.
Students learn Chinese calligraphy in this file photo taken at Glenwood Elementary School in Chapel Hill. The school district is considering several options to solve overcrowding at the school, the district’s oldest school building. N&O file photo
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PARIS (Sputnik)French President Francois Hollande has ordered to submit measures on protection against cyberattacks before the upcoming presidential and parliamentary elections, the Elysee Palace said in a statement after a meeting of the country's security council.
"The president requested that specific measures of security and protection, including from cyberattacks, in connection with the election campaign be submitted by the next meeting of the council," the statement said.
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Phone Patent Claims Against Gov't Time-Barred: Fed. Circ.
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 5:19 PM EDT) -- A Federal Circuit panel affirmed a Court of Federal Claims decision to nix an inventor’s suit alleging that the U.S. government infringed his intellectual property related to dual handset telephones, finding Friday that he failed to sue within a special statute of limitations.
Agreeing with the claims court, the three-judge panel unanimously concluded that Sachetti’s patent claims had expired by the time he filed suit due to a six-year statute of limitations for patent infringement claims brought against the U.S. government. Sacchetti also sued the government...
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The state of Tennessee has filed a lawsuit against the federal government over the refugee resettlement program.
The lawsuit, which was filed Monday by the Tennessee General Assembly, argues that the refugee program is forcing the state to spend money on additional services, such as health care and education.
The suit asks that the refugee resettlement program be shut down until the federal government pays Tennessee all the costs it incurs as a result of the program. State Attorney General Herbert Slatery III declined to file the lawsuit on behalf of the lawmakers. The suit was filed by the Thomas More Law Center for free.
Gov. Bill Haslam last year declined to sign a resolution passed in the Legislature that demanded the state file the lawsuit.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A “Bachelor in Paradise” contestant says she’s a “victim” of undisclosed events that led to production of the reality show being put on hold.
In a statement Wednesday, Corinne Olympios said she has hired an attorney and is seeking therapy to deal with what she called the physical and emotional trauma she experienced on June 4th.
Olympios said she has little memory of what occurred.
Warner Bros., the company behind ABC’s “Bachelor in Paradise,” a spin-off of “The Bachelor,” suspended production and sent contestants home while it investigates allegations of misconduct on the set in Mexico.
Warner Bros. also said it plans appropriate action depending on the outcome.
The studio didn’t provide further details and declined comment Wednesday on Olympios’ statement.
“Bachelor in Paradise” planned to air its fourth season this summer.
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The peer support group gives people the opportunity to meet with others who understand some of what they are going through. Run by a facilitator, the sessions offer a chance to ask questions, get information and share experiences in a safe and supportive environment.
A Gaza health official says the death of a 9-month-old girl remains under investigation, two weeks after a medical official cast doubt on claims she died from Israeli tear gas.
A medical report issued on May 14, the day of Layla Ghandour's death, and seen by The Associated Press makes no mention of tear gas. It says she suffered from a congenital heart defect and died after her blood circulation and respiratory system stopped.
Dozens of Palestinians were killed that day by Israeli fire and hundreds were hurt, including by tear gas, in Gaza border protests. Layla's relatives claimed she was at the scene of the protests.
Health Ministry spokesman Ashraf al-Kidra said Wednesday that her death remains under investigation. The ministry initially announced she was killed by tear gas.
A custom front door, valued at $15,000, was stolen from a storage facility in Springwater Township June 27.
Huronia West OPP officers are investigating the incident, which occurred at a storage business located at 1489 Snow Valley Rd. June 27, sometime between 3 a.m. and 1 p.m. Unknown suspects cut a fence and gained entry into several units by removing padlocks on overhead doors.
The only property reported stolen was a custom manufactured residential front door.
Anyone with information on this incident can contact OPP at 705-429-3575 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
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With a unique design that creates the illusion of infinite books, the Yangzhou Zhongshuge library is a story lover's paradise. Located in Yangzhou, China, the library contains black mirror floors, which are meant to mimic mirages—a subtle reference to the city's many canals and waterways. Arched glass ceilings and flowing patterns represent the connection between people and books. Complete with soft lighting, these design elements give the space an otherworldly, fantastical vibe. Zhongshuge cherishes Yangzhou's history, while embracing the future head-on by creating a space for the next generation of readers to thrive.
Police are searching for Michael McEntee, who is missing from Graffham near Petworth.
The 63-year-old is from Greatham near Petersfield, but was last seen at Graffham Camping and Caravan Club Site on Thursday evening (October 5), according to police.
He is described as white, about 5ft 5inches, of slim build, with brown/grey hair, and was last seen wearing a blue hoody, jeans and walking boots.
Officers are concerned for Michael’s welfare as his disappearance is out of character and he is not believed to be in possession of a mobile phone.
Anyone with any information about his whereabouts is asked to report it online or call 101 quoting serial 669 of 06/10.
A report from the American Lung Association shows Wisconsin is falling behind in several key areas the organization says are important to reducing tobacco use. The State of Tobacco Control report looks at several factors – such as funding for tobacco prevention and treatment programs. Wisconsin received a grade of “F” for its current level […]
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Shot: ‘Of course’: Journos concerned about ‘rush to blame Dems’ after Alexandria shooting.
Chaser: The Tucson Massacre’s Hall Of Shame: Liberals Who Used Tragedy To Smear The Right.
“Note the media has two modes for coverage of politically motivated shootings: 1, a rightwinger did it, or 2, we must not politicize this,” Ace of Spades tweets, linking to a 2012 New York Post article which notes, “Media assumptions that violence is right-wing are routine — and routinely wrong.”
Days after a man was involved in a shootout with police and the horrific discovery of the lifeless bodies of his two young daughters in a burning vehicle, the community continues to mourn as new details have been released. Evidence gathered through Oregon Medical Examiner's office autopsies have confirmed 8-year-old Janet Cortinas-Duran and her 11-year-old sister Jasmine both died as a result of being shot multiple times by their father.
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The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and the United Kingdom regarding cooperation between both countries in the field of law and justice and to set up a joint consultative committee.
The MoU takes care of concerns and requirements in the field of exchange of experience by legal professionals, government functionaries and their training and effective legal aid mechanism for resolution of disputes before various courts, tribunals, etc.
It also proposes the establishment of joint consultative committees.
USA Truck announced the appointment of Zachary King as vice president, corporate controller. King is now responsible for all accounting, financial reporting and controllership at USA Truck. He has been with USA Truck since January 2015 and has held positions as accounting manager and assistant controller prior to this appointment.
According to the company, he previously held positions in public accounting within the industry. King is a certified public accountant with bachelor’s and master’s degrees in accounting. The company noted King assumes the accounting and controllership duties of Joseph Kaiser who has left to pursue new opportunities.
“The company has been actively seeking to fill its open CFO role and is making great progress in its search following the promotion of James D. Reed to CEO in late January,” USA Truck said.
Is-haq Oloyede Denies N2bn Fraud Allegation By ASUU, Threaten Legal Action
Oloyede in the statement denies all the allegations, saying he has never taken bribe and threatens legal action against petitioners The Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and immediate past Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof Is-haq Oloyede, has denied the allegation of over N2bn fraud leveled against him by the …
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) - A Pennsylvania-New Jersey rapid-transit system is giving passengers free rides following days of delays after a train hit part of a downed utility pole.
PATCO riders will not be charged from 6 to 9 a.m. Friday. Delaware River Port Authority chairman Ryan Boyer says the agency knows the service interruption caused significant strain and inconvenience for customers.
The trouble began when a PATCO train carrying 24 passengers hit the pole Monday morning in Camden, New Jersey, halting service and leaving thousands of commuters scrambling to get to work. The utility pole was hit first by a freight train on an upper track, leaving a section in the PATCO train’s path.
Trains operated on a modified schedule until Thursday afternoon.
The 14-mile line serves 38,000 riders daily.
LONDON, April 17 (Reuters) - Brighton and Hove Albion were promoted to the Premier League after Huddersfield Town were held to a 1-1 draw by Derby County in the Championship on Monday.
Brighton earlier beat Wigan Athletic 2-1 to move seven points clear at the top and Huddersfield's failure to defeat Derby confirmed that the south-coast club will return to the top flight after a 34-year absence.
(Editing by Ed Osmond)
(BLOOMBERG) — Uber Technologies Inc. halted autonomous vehicle tests after one of its cars struck and killed a woman in Tempe, Arizona, in what is likely the first pedestrian fatality involving the technology.
The woman was crossing the road outside of a crosswalk when the Uber vehicle, operating in autonomous mode under the supervision of a human safety driver, struck her, according to the Tempe Police Department. She was transferred to a local hospital where she died from her injuries. “Uber is assisting and this is still an active investigation,” Liliana Duran, a spokeswoman from the Tempe police, said in an emailed statement.
Uber said on Monday that it was pausing tests of all its autonomous vehicles in Pittsburgh, San Francisco, Toronto and the greater Phoenix area. “Our hearts go out to the victim’s family,” a company spokeswoman said in a statement. “We are fully cooperating with local authorities in their investigation of this incident.”
debaser wrote: If you know what's going on then why not just say?
Presumably he can't say because it isn't signed and sealed and the RFL have a way of dashing plans involving the Bulls at the last minute
China Brings Star Wars to Life with ‘Laser AK-47’ That Can Set Fire to Targets A Kilometre Away
(Source: South China Morning Post; published July 01, 2018)
Weighing three kilos, China’s ZKZM-500 laser rifle is classified as “non-lethal,” but is reported to produce an energy beam that can cause the “instant carbonisation” of human skin and tissues. (China internet photo)
Catch up with Nathan, season three winner from MASTERCHEF JUNIOR, and see where he is now.
A woman was killed and a man was injured following a weekend crash in Cross County.
Janie Merrell, 24, of Cherry Valley died in the crash that happened Sunday night around 8:40 p.m., according to Arkansas State Police.
Merrell was the passenger of a 2010 Kia Rio that was headed east on Arkansas Highway 364 west of Vanndale.
ASP stated the vehicle failed to negotiate a curve and overturned.
The driver, 27-year-old Jacob Williams of Wynne, was injured and taken to a Memphis, TN hospital.
According to ASP, the weather was clear and the road conditions were dry at the time of the crash.
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U.S. consumer prices rose in January at the fastest pace in nearly four years, strengthening the case for the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates this year.
The Labor Department says consumer prices rose 0.6 percent last month, most since February 2013. A 7.8 percent jump in gasoline prices accounted for almost half the increase. Stripping out volatile food and energy prices, consumer inflation rose 0.3 percent.
Overall, consumer prices rose 2.5 percent from a year earlier, most since March 2012.
After remaining low following the 2007-2009 Great Recession, inflation is running above the Fed's 2 percent annual target.
The Fed left a key interest rate unchanged at its Jan. 31-Feb. 1 meeting. It said it needs more time to monitor the economy but still expects to raise rates gradually.
CHICAGO — The Chicago White Sox have placed outfielder Avisail Garcia on the 10-day disabled list because of a strained right hamstring.
Garcia was hurt Monday night while running out a grounder in the second inning of a 10-4 victory over Seattle. He attempted to pull up a few steps short of first base then fell. He was assisted off the field and left the game.
White Sox manager Rick Renteria says the injury is considered “mild to moderate” and will be reassessed in a few days.
Garcia was an All-Star a year ago but is off to a sluggish start, hitting .233 with one homer and four RBIs in 18 games.
To take his roster spot, the White Sox called up outfielder Daniel Palka from Triple-A Charlotte. He’s hitting .286 with seven RBIs in 17 games.
Citibank Denies It Pressured Firm To Overpay In Loan Fight
Law360, London (October 6, 2017, 8:06 PM BST) -- A subsidiary of German property firm Adler Real Estate AG that alleges Citibank NA forced it to overpay the U.S. bank to get €400 million ($469 million) worth of shares released from a loan agreement was not illegitimately pressurized into doing so by the bank, Citibank has said in court documents seen by Law360 Friday.
MountainPeak Trading Ltd., a private holding company incorporated in the Republic of Cyprus, filed a claim in London’s High Court on Sept. 1 demanding Citibank NA pay back close to €2...
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Since 2009, Andrews FCU, Suitland, Md., has served as the Premier Sponsor for the Joint Base Andrews Air Show, including the AirFest Party. The most recent event also commemorated the U.S. Air Force’s 70th birthday.
Wasted Ink Zine Distro has been keeping the zine scene alive in Phoenix for the past three years. To celebrate, the organization hosted a queer and feminist zine launch with a plethora of zines, treats, poetry, art and community. Attendees were treated to poetry readings, live music, vegan sweets and tons of zines available for purchase and perusing. All photos by Michelle Sasonov.
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COLLINGWOOD - OPP are asking the public's assistance in locating a missing male, last seen in Collingwood.
Missing is 49 year-old Paul James Card of Melanchton Township, he is described as 6 foot tall, approximately 165 lbs, short light blonde hair with brown eyes. He is possibly wearing a black t-shirt, blue jeans with a red and black baseball cap and tan work boots. He was last seen in the area of High Street and First Street dropping off a family member at work.
If you have any information on his whereabouts please contact the Collingwood/The Blue Mountains O.P.P. at (705) 445-4321 or Call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (1-800-222-8477) or submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com or www.crimestoppersgb.ca.
RAMONA, Calif. — A 22-year-old San Diego man was killed when his speeding motorcycle veered off a roadway in the Ramona area, the California Highway Patrol said Monday.
The rider lost control of his 2009 Yamaha R1 motorcycle on southbound Old Julian Highway approaching Vista Ramona Road shortly before noon Sunday, according to CHP Officer Kevin Pearlstein.
“Due to the rider’s unsafe speed, he was unable to negotiate a left-hand curve in the roadway,” Pearlstein said.
The motorcycle hit a dirt embankment and the rider was ejected, according to the officer.
He died at the scene despite attempts to save his life, Pearlstein said. The rider’s name was not immediately available.
Kristine Leahy continues to help offer a counter to LaVar Ball's worldview.
This time, Instead of sitting back and watching him profit off his disrespectful dismissal of her, the Fox Sports personality is providing an alternative to the "Stay in Yo Lane" T-shirts he's hawking at $60 a pop: Donate to Girls Inc.
In lieu of shirts, join me in donating $50/60 or whatever you can to inspire all girls to be strong, smart and bold. https://t.co/RliviiD3zC pic.twitter.com/kvlewqFEHR
— Kristine Leahy (@KristineLeahy) May 25, 2017
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According to its website, Girls Inc. "inspires all girls to be strong, smart, and bold through direct service and advocacy … [and] equips girls to navigate gender, economic, and social barriers and grow up healthy, educated, and independent."
In short, it tries to help young females stand up and refuse to stay in their lane — like Kristine Leahy.
Start-up company FlyHonda has launched Europe's first private shared-ownership programme, targeted at pilots looking to fly a HondaJet without taking on the full acquisition cost. The company, based on the Isle of Man, took delivery of the first US N-registered light business jet in 2016 and recently began services with three share-owners.
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RICHMOND, Va. - Lisa Patten, Executive Director of the Bon Secours Evelyn D. Reinhart Guest House shared about the 4th Annual Rockin' on the Avenue. The annual fundraiser event raises funds and community awareness for the Reinhart Guest House.
Located on the Libbie Avenue side of the St. Mary’s campus, the 14,000-square-foot Evelyn D. Reinhart Guest House has 16 guest rooms and common areas for families to eat, relax, play, work and pray. This home away from home brings patients’ families together in a place where they can experience healing and community together.
Rockin’ on the Avenue 2018
Thursday, June 7 from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
1100 Libbie Avenue - Richmond
Tickets: $50 per person
Call for details: (804) 281-8521 Or visit: http://reinharthouse.com
{THIS SEGMENT IS SPONSORED BY BON SECOURS EVELYN D. REINHART GUEST HOUSE}
The Carl Junction girl's basketball team is off to another hot start this season.
The Bulldogs are 7-0 and enter this week at #5 in the MBCA class 4 state rankings.
Over the weekend, Carl Junction won the Joplin Lady Eagle Classic, beating Blue Valley North 39-25. It's their second tournament win this season. They also won the CJ Classic a couple weeks ago.
The Bulldogs have four non-conference games before the enter COC-Large play against Republic on January 8th. Their next game will be on Tuesday 12/12 at home with an interstate matchup against Frontenac.
TULLY, N.Y. (AP)  State police say the three people found dead in an SUV submerged in a central New York pond have been identified as a mother, her 5-year-old daughter and a family friend.
Troopers say the bodies recovered by divers Tuesday evening in the Onondaga County town of Tully are those of 26-year-old Melissa Avery, her daughter Maryssa Houston, and 34-year-old Jamie Bell.
A relative reported them missing after they failed to show up Monday at a barbecue in the neighboring Cortland County town of Preble.
Police say a trooper checking out a damaged guardrail along a roadside pond spotted the Ford Explorer's roof in 10 feet of water.
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Troopers say the vehicle hit the guardrail, went airborne and landed upright in the pond. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has blocked New York City Council’s fee on non-reusable shopping bags just hours before it was supposed to take effect.
Cuomo on Tuesday approved a measure to forbid the city from placing any fees on disposable shopping bags until at least next year. The state Assembly and Senate both voted to block the 5-cent fee last week.
Cuomo, a Democrat, called the fee “deeply flawed” because it would allow store owners to keep the profit.
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio had championed the bag fee as a way to reduce litter and protect the environment.
Critics say overruling the city is an example of government overreach.
Cuomo announced a task force to address the environmental impact of plastic bags by the end of the year.
MOSCOW — The Kremlin is warning that Moscow could respond quid pro quo if Washington restricts operations of Russian news outlets in the United States.
Russian President Vladimir Putin's spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, said Friday that Russian state-funded RT television network and Sputnik news agency had come under "unprecedented pressure" in the U.S.
RT said it faces a U.S. demand to register as a foreign agent and provide detailed personal data for its staff, the request it said amounts to an attempt to push it out of the U.S. media market.
Peskov warned that if the U.S. hampers the Russian news outlets' operation in violation of media freedom, "actions on the basis of the principle of reciprocity can't be excluded." He added that Russia respects press freedom and treats foreign media equally.
Chinese Co. Escapes $2.4B Judgment In Price-Fixing Row
Law360, Washington (February 2, 2018, 9:42 PM EST) -- A California federal judge has refused to enter a $2.4 billion default judgment against Irico Group Corp. and its subsidiary in cathode ray tube price-fixing litigation, despite the state-owned Chinese electronics company’s yearslong absence in the suit, giving the company another chance to defend itself.
A class of electronics parts purchasers had asked Judge Jon S. Tigar to enter the judgment against Irico Group and Irico Display Devices Co. Ltd. after securing over $200 million in settlements from other defendants in the case. Irico had disappeared...
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Royal Bank of Scotland could launch an online bank as it targets the valuable youth market and tries to escape its toxic past.
The internet lender would likely be separate from the bank’s existing brands, similar to HSBC’s First Direct.
Sign of the times: The internet lender would likely be separate from the bank’s existing brands, similar to HSBC’s First Direct
The potential project comes as big banks try to protect themselves as aggressive start-ups such as Revolut, Monzo and Atom attempt to steal away customers.
Virgin Money has already unveiled plans to launch an online bank in response.
RBS last year made its first profit since its £46bn taxpayers’ bailout a decade ago.
Franklin Foer, staff writer for The Atlantic, talks with Rachel Maddow about reporting on e-mails of former Donald Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort in which he apparently wants to use his position in the campaign to earn himself some good grace from Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska.
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The entire collection is valued at between 1,500 and 1,800 euro.
The Brussels auction house Arenberg Auction told VRT News that “The biggest part of the collection (1,885 pictures) are photographs of King Leopold III and Queen Astrid. Above all they are of great historical value”.
In addition to there are also 650 photographs of the late King Boudewijn and Queen Fabiola. There are also 110 prints of King Albert and Queen Paola and 700 photographs of funerals, royal visits and family activities.
The photographs probably originate from the court photographer or someone else that had access to the Belgian Royal Court.
The entire collection is expected to fetch between 1,500 and 1,800 euro.
“A collection of photographs of our royal family of this size can be called exceptional. We are expecting there to be quite a lot of interest”, auction expert Henri Godts told VRT News. The auction will be held on Tuesday 10 October. Between now and then viewing will at the Horta Auction House in Schaarbeek (Brussels).
Seth Meyers & Kelly Clarkson are hysterical! They do a bit of day drinking at the Top of the Standard, make up new drinks like “The Grammy,” & “The Simon Cowell”, take Trump’s cognitive test & sing a bit of “Since U Been Gone”, with a drunken twist!
Kelly Clarkson gets hilariously drunk with Seth Meyers in Late Night sketch https://t.co/dV3g3Ww9Sn — Entertainment Weekly (@EW) February 2, 2018
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Banned cyclist Lance Armstrong has lost his bid to block a $100m (£79m) lawsuit by the US government.
The suit alleges that Armstrong defrauded the government by cheating while riding for the publicly funded US Postal Service team.
It was filed by Armstrong’s former team-mate Floyd Landis before being joined by the government in 2013.
A federal judge refused to block the lawsuit on Monday, which clears the way for the case to go to trial.
Armstrong was strip-ped of his seven Tour de France titles and banned for life in August 2012.
The 45 year old won the seven titles between 1999 and 2005. The US Postal Service sponsored the team between 1996 and 2004.
Armstrong admitted to using drugs in all seven of his Tour wins in January 2013 while Landis was stripped of his 2006 Tour de France title for failing a doping test. (BBC Sport)
JOHANNESBURG South Africa's government is not in a good shape following a cabinet reshuffle by President Jacob Zuma, a spokesman for an umbrella union group allied to the ruling African National Congress said on Friday.
"We are concerned about instability in the ANC and government," Matthew Parks, a parliamentary coordinator for The Congress of South African Trade Unions told Reuters.
"The alliance is not in a good shape. Hopefully things can stabilise in the coming days.
(Reporting by Joe Brock; Editing by Andrew Heavens)
3 firefighters injured while battling a Yuma-area brush fire
PHOENIX (AP) — One of three firefighters who suffered burns battling a brush fire outside Yuma remains hospitalized.
Authorities say two State Forestry firefighters were burned last Friday after falling into an ash pit 14 miles (22.5 kilometers) northeast of Yuma.
They say one firefighter suffered second- and third-degree burns and was flown to a Phoenix burn center where he was still being treated Monday.
The second firefighter was treated and released from a Yuma-area hospital.
Authorities say a third firefighter was injured Saturday on the same fire. He suffered minor burns and also was treated and released.
The firefighters weren't identified, but authorities say two are part of State Forestry's crew in Phoenix and the other is a member of the State Forestry and the Department of Corrections' crew in Yuma.
[WATCH] ANC top 6 meet traditional leaders in Limpopo
Eyewitness News | African National Congress top six leadership is meeting traditional leadership in Limpopo on Saturday 3 February 2018.
TWO men arrested following a Garda seizure of heroin in Limerick at the weekend have been released without charge.
Gardai swooped to seize heroin with an estimated street value of €30,000 on Saturday afternoon in a house in Castleconnell.
The seized substance is subject to testing and analysis.
Two men, aged 24 and 28, were arrested and detained at Henry Street Garda Station in the city under Section 2 of Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996
Both have now been released without charge. A file has been sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions for a decision on the matter.
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We are developing the social individualist meta-context for the future. From the very serious to the extremely frivolous... lets see what is on the mind of the Samizdata people.
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Local First Milwaukee and Lakefront Brewery Present Food Fright! Sponsored by Outpost Natural Foods, Shepherd Express and Express Creative.
Food Fright is Local First Milwaukee's annual fundraiser which supports our mission and helps us reach and support small businesses and consumers in Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington, Waukesha and Racine counties. Your ticket includes:
Sample locally sourced small plates from 13 local restaurants and chefs competing in the "Foodie Face-Off"
Live music featrung the 5 Card Studs and DJ Cat Reince
Haunted Brewery Tours with Russ and the staff at Lakefront Brewery
Receive 4 complimentary Lakefront beer tokens to use throughout the event
Compete in the costume contest for a $100 cash prize
Participate in the Silent Auction, Chocolate and Beer/Wine Pairing Pull and more opportunities to support Local First Milwaukee
Don't wait this event does sell out!
PUNTA GORDA, Fla. (AP) — A Florida man has been sentenced to life in prison for killing a little girl who went missing nearly 20 years ago.
News outlets report that 46-year-old Keith Wilson was sentenced Monday. He was convicted in October of second-degree murder.
Authorities say 4-year-old Pilar Rodriguez went missing in Punta Gorda in 1999. Wilson’s then-girlfriend, Melissa Harding-Jones, had been Pilar’s babysitter. The woman testified that Wilson punched the girl, who died several days later. Wilson took the girl’s body away in a garbage bag. It has never been found.
Harding-Jones previously pleaded guilty to being an accessory after the fact. She faces up to 30 years in prison.
After being considered a cold case, new information and new witnesses came to light in 2009.
KHANEWAL - The District Press Club members voted in the annual election held here on the other day.
The election was held under the directives of the LHC Multan bench and an election board was constituted by the Khanewal DC for the purpose.
DBA president Umer Cheema acted as chairman of the board while its general secretary Raja Sohail Zafar, DO Information Muhammad Salman Khalid and the ADC Revenue were members of the board.
The polling was held at Jinnah Library in which 94 members cast their votes.
According to the result, elected officer-bearers of DPC Khanewal are: Abdul Latif Anwar, President, Khalid Mehmood Ch, SVP, Rao Muhammad Suleman, VP, Rao Muhammad Sarwar, general secretary, Nadeem Mughal, Joint Secretary, Tanveer Ahmad Ch, secretary information, Manzoor Hussain Bhatti, deputy secretary information, Syed Shafqat Ali Shah, secretary Finance, Wali Jan, Auditor, Ch Nazir Shahid, office Secretary.
Similarly, 10 executive committee members were also elected.
"Frankly, the judging was just off," George Shea, the longtime Coney Island announcer, told the Associated Press. "Joey said, 'Look at my plates' and Carmen said, 'Look at my plates.' We counted the plates that they had eaten and it was 64 and 74."
Lisa arrives from the school bus to receive a drone from Harvard as her acceptance into the school.
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The Kalamazoo Institute of Arts is bringing back Michigan's longest running outdoor arts fair this weekend to kick off the start of summer.
Nearly 190 artists from across the country will gather in Bronson Park to sell jewelry, photography, sculpture, painting, ceramics, glass, fiber, leather, and wood.
Friday will feature art sales, food trucks, and entertainment from 3 to 8 p.m. The Bell's Beer Garden being open outside the museum with even more food and entertainment from 4 to 10 p.m.
Then on Saturday, the art sales will continue from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will also be children's activities such as crafts, a scavenger hung, a petting zoo, and a magic show from 12 to 4 p.m.
For more information and a complete list of vendors, visit kiarts.org.
What 6.5 creedmoor die sets are you using? I've got a Ruger Precision coming so it's time to get my dies for it. I've mostly used RCBS and Lee for all my hunting rifles and have been happy. I won't be shooting competition but would obviously like to be as accurate as possible out to 1,000ish yards. I may not even use match bullets. Thinking about the Berger VLD hunting bullets which are what I use in my 300WSM just in case I want to pack it up to a view point for deer. Thinking about the Lee 4 die ultimate set. Anybody use those for this caliber? Recommendations? Thanks in advance guys and gals!
NIH holds a General meeting on May 1, 2017 (KSE) Date: 16 Apr 2017 National International Holding Co. holds a General meeting on May 1, 2017. Shareholders shall discuss recommendation not to distribute dividends for financial year 2016.
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Dar es Salaam. Tanzania Women Bank (TWB) has lost mandate to operate as a bank as its capital has fallen below the legal threshold, the Controller and Auditor General (CAG) has found out.
In a latest report which was tabled in the parliament last week, CAG observes that audit found out that the bank’s core capital had fallen below the minimum requirements contrary to Regulation 5 and Regulation 9 of the Banking and Financial Institutions (Capital Adequacy) Regulations.
This is just a number of flaws which CAG has established around operations of TWB.
Among other things, CAG audit has established that loans amounting
Sh655 million was disbursed by the bank without confirming existence of the borrowers.
On the other hand, the CAG latest report which was stabled in the Parliament last week indicate also that securities for the loan amounting to Sh200 million had not been registered with appropriate authorities.
BALTIMORE (AP) — Jacob Grandison scored a career-high 21 points and Holy Cross rolled to a 73-57 victory over Loyola (Maryland) on Saturday.
Holy Cross (8-15, 5-7 Patriot League) has won three of its last four games. Loyola (7-16, 5-7) has lost two straight.
Jehyve Floyd added 14 points for the Crusaders, who shot 54 percent from the field and made 17 of 20 free throws. Caleb Green and Karl Charles added 12 points apiece, and Austin Butler chipped in 10.
Andrew Kostecka scored 14 points and Chuck Champion had 13 to lead Loyola.
Grandison hit back-to-back 3-pointers to spark an early 12-4 surge as Holy Cross built a 39-26 halftime lead. Kostecka scored eight points and Brent Holcombe capped a 13-4 stretch with a dunk that pulled the Greyhounds to 49-40 early in the second, but they didn't get closer.
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The European Commission has said "public awareness" instead of tax policy should be used to reduce the amount of plastic waste being dumped in the sea. "You can't take out microplastics with a tax," Commission deputy head Frans Timmermans said at an event in Malta on Friday. "Nothing disciplines companies more than consumer practices," he said, referring to consumer trends toward recyclable packaging.
Dunklin County authorities are looking for suspects involved in a burglary.
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Want to upgrade your earring game for spring? The choice is clear: Try lucite!
Designer Alison Chemla of Alison Lou — known for whimsical wares such as emoji pendants and mushroom-shaped stud earrings — just dropped a new capsule collection of hoop earrings called LOUCITE.
Hollywood is already obsessed. The sheer stunners have only been out for a month, and they’ve already been worn by a smattering of stars, including Jennifer Lopez and Alicia Keys.
As the collection’s famous fans have proved, the pieces are ultraversatile: They go just as well with a full-skirted feminine dress (à la Blake Lively) as they do with a retro, sporty windbreaker (as seen on Gabrielle Union).
The small-size earrings go for $125, the medium for $145 and the largest for $165. You can also score a set of three pairs for $395, packaged in a chic, clear plastic tote.
Stargazers, take note: Celeb-loved styles, including Selena Gomez’s small white pair, are currently on pre-order.
Why are we assessing, collecting and spending carbon tax dollars to “solve” a highly disputed and fleeting future climate change problem when, for far less, we could solve a real problem that exists right now. By my reading, there exists a flotsam pool three times the size of France. I think booms and scoopers could take care of this fairly quickly rather than let the pool grow exponentially as the story says. This would be a much quicker and more economical solution to more immediate environmental threats. And perhaps legislation and enforcement against the people that created this pool would help!
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Anxiety and fear in a tiny town
Immigrant communities across California have been rattled by news of increased raids and detainments by the Trump administration. In Arvin, an agricultural town near Bakersfield, the fear is particularly intense. Locals there say everyday life is all about hiding in plain sight. Karen Foshay reports.
NASHVILLE — Abdul Lewis and Anthony Tarke scored 27 each on Saturday and NJIT closed the game with 14 straight points for an 81-77 win over Lipscomb.
Lewis set a career high in points and grabbed 13 rebounds for the Highlanders (12-12, 5-4 Atlantic Sun). Tarke tied a career high and made 5 of 10 from 3-point range.
NJIT trailed 77-67 when Tarke hit a 3-pointer with three minutes left to spark the game-ending run. Lewis fed Shyquan Gibbs for a layup on the next trip down the court and finished his own 3-point play on the next to cut the deficit to two.
Lewis drew a charging call that fouled out Garrison Mathews, Lipscomb's leading scorer, with 1:06 left and he kicked it out to Tarke for the go-ahead 3 that made it 78-77 with 51 seconds left.
Former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Miesha Tate and her partner Johnny Nunez welcomed a baby daughter into their lives about one month ago.
Former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Miesha Tate and her partner Johnny Nunez welcomed a baby daughter into their lives about one month ago.
The pair discuss what it’s like to be new parents and their hopes to save Boise State University’s wrestling program.
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Blue Ash is abuzz after an uncommon creature was seen sauntering through a parking lot in the area.
An alligator was found wandering in a parking lot near a pond behind a Malsbary Road business at around 2 p.m., said Blue Ash police.
Police estimate the alligator being approximately 3 feet long.
No word where the gator came from.
The gator is in the care of the SPCA, police said.
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Top Energen (NYSE:EGN) shareholder Corvex Management earlier today threatened a proxy battle against the company if it did not agree to add the activist investor's nominees to its board.
Corvex said in an SEC filing that it raised its stake in EGN to 10.1%, passing a threshold that allows shareholders of the company to call a special meeting, which Keith Meister's hedge fund says it will do if discussions fail to result in new board members; Corvex wants to expand the board to 15 members from nine and fill the vacancies with its nominees.
Corvex first targeted EGN in May, calling on it to explore a sale of the company; a few weeks later, EGN said it would stick to its business plan after reviewing Corvex's proposal and other strategic alternatives.
About Community Transport
The aim is to promote social inclusion within South Gloucestershire by helping residents to be self-sufficient and maintain their personal independence. Providing safe, cost effective, accessible transport to residents and groups in the Four Towns and Vale Link areas to complement the existing transport system, Four Towns and Vale Link Community Transport offer a ring-and-ride service for individuals and a Social Car Scheme with volunteers using their own cars. They also run trips to various places of interest.
SALT LAKE CITY — An 18-year-old is pleading guilty to rape and murder in the 2015 death of a 12-year-old Utah girl he's accused of luring from her home with a story about a lost cat.
Jayden Matthew Sterzer pleaded guilty to rape in juvenile court Monday. He was 15 when police say he strangled Kailey Vijil (VIJ'-el) and left her in a horse pasture.
Sterzer also was expected to plead guilty to murder in adult court as part of a blended plea deal that will allow him to stay in a juvenile detention centre until he turns 21.
The Associated Press hadn't previously named Sterzer because he was a minor and his case was being handled entirely in juvenile court.
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio (AP) — Four people prosecutors say were involved in a string of fires in northwestern Ohio have now been sentenced.
Three of the four will spend time in prison for the fires in rural parts of Wood County south of Toledo.
Investigators connected the group to fives fires set last March. One of the suspects sentenced this past week received three years in prison while another was sentenced to probation.
Wood County Prosecutor Paul Dobson says one received leniency after cooperating with the investigation.
He says he isn’t sure what role each played in the arsons that destroyed barns, at least two houses, and other structures.
No one was hurt in the fires, but they did result in hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage.
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April 20 TrackX Holdings Inc-
* TrackX arranges $3.5 million bought deal private placement
* TrackX Holdings Inc - private placement of 9.2 million units of TrackX , at a price of $0.38 per unit
* TrackX Holdings Inc - proceeds from offering will be used for company's growth initiatives, potential merger and acquisitions Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Meadowlands Golf Club is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a nine-hole tournament on Sept. 20. Charles Slate The Sun News file photo
NEW YORK (AP) — Pop star Madonna has lost her battle to prevent an auction of her personal items, including a love letter from her ex-boyfriend, the late rapper Tupac Shakur, a pair of worn panties and a hairbrush containing her hair.
Last year, a judge ordered Gotta Have It! Collectibles to pull the items from its impending rock ‘n’ roll-themed auction after the Material Girl sought an emergency court order.
In a decision revealed Monday, the judge dismissed the case on grounds the statute of limitations to recover the items had passed.
The auction house told The New York Times it had done due diligence on the items and was confident Madonna had no claim.
The company says the auction will be in July.
Starting bid for the Tupac letter is $100,000.
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April 24 (Reuters) - Univision Engineering Ltd:
* FOR FY 2018 EXPECT BOTH REVENUE AND PROFITS FOR YEAR TO BE AHEAD OF 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reuters.Briefs@thomsonreuters.com)
TUGUEGARAO CITY—About 30 suspected members of the New People’s Army (NPA) set ablaze several construction equipment in an attack at a construction site on Saturday in Cagayan town, Santa Teresita, the military said.
The armed group, believed to be communist rebels, burned two backhoes and a dump truck at about 6:30 a.m. in Barangay (village) Dungeg, said Lt. Col. Camilo Saddam, 17th Infantry Battalion commander.
The dump truck and a backhoe belonged to the DDP Construction company while the other back hoe was registered to Tiboc Construction. Both firms operate quarries for local construction projects.
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Two company caretakers were allegedly held by the armed men but were released after the arson.
Saddam said the armed group fled to the foothills near Gonzaga town. /jpv
That’s suspect as hell. If you don’t know Tekashi69, he’s a Mexican rapper from NY who uses the “n-word” and sports rainbow colored hair.
Organ music to suit all tastes will be performed at a lunchtime recital in mid Derbyshire.
Martyn Noble, sub-organist at HM Chapel Royal, St. James’s Palace, London, will be playing in Swanwick on Saturday, February 10.
The concert is at St Andrew’s Church and starts at 12.30pm. A light buffet will be served from 12 noon.
Tickets cost £5 including the buffet and are available at the door or in advance by calling 01773 605291.
The Khanna police Monday arrested UK citizen Jagtar Singh Johal alias Jaggi in connection with the murder case of Shiv Sena leader Durga Gupta. He was arrested by Khanna police after a local court of Ludhiana ended his police remand in Hindu Takht leader Amit Sharma’s murder case and ordered judicial remand.
The Khanna police produced him in a local court after arrest. He was remanded in police custody for four days. The court also extended the police remand of two ‘hitmen’ – Ramandeep Singh and Hardeep alias Shera – in the same case. They were remanded in police custody for three days.
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Art and Quilt Show to be held this weekend
Submitted by June Hess
The Pawnee County Arts Council will be sponsoring its annual Art and Quilt Show from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 21 and 22, and from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 23.
Attendees will enjoy a wide variety of media created by many artists and craftsman from Pawnee County, Neb., Southeast Nebraska and Northeast Kansas. The art and quilts will be on display in the basement of Union Bank and Trust Co., located at 514 G Street in Pawnee City, Neb.
Those in attendance will certainly enjoy seeing acrylic paintings, oil paintings, china painting, several woodworking creations, photography, and a collection of shoes. Artwork from the Pawnee City and Lewiston School Art Departments will also show a variety of techniques and projects created by their students. In addition there will be a nice variety of quilts for everyone to admire.
If you need assistance, please contact Virginia Schlender at 402-852-2037 by Wednesday, April 19.
From the folks that bring you the Troubadour Concert Series comes Concerts at The Caste, held at The Kentucky Castle off Versailles Road.
Singer/songwriter DARRELL SCOTT is a roots and bluegrass legend. He became one of the more successful country songwriters of the late ’90s and early 2000s, placing songs with the biggest names in country music, including several major chart hits. Garth Brooks, the Dixie Chicks, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, and many others recorded his work.
Rico extends Sevilla stay to 2021
Goalkeeper Sergio Rico has committed his future to Sevilla until 2021 after agreeing a two-year extension to his existing deal.
The 23-year-old, a product of Los Rojiblancos' youth system, is highly rated and was linked with Liverpool as recently as last month.
But, having last penned fresh terms in January 2016, has now made his long-term plans clear by signing up to the LaLiga club for the next four years.
Rico has won two Europa League titles with Sevilla and earned his first Spain cap last June.
Marca reports that Rico's new contract includes a rise in his release clause from €30million to €40m.
Eduardo Berizzo's Sevilla take on Istanbul Basaksehir in the first leg of their Champions League play-off clash in Turkey on Wednesday.
The Sunday pickets in front of the Dulce Nombre de Maria Cathedral-Basilica continue strong with a singular demand: defrock Archbishop Anthony Apuron. According to Laity Forward Movement's Lou Klitzkie, protestors are now multi-generational, seeing as grandmothers are joined by their children and their grandchildren.
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John Harrington knows a few things about being an underdog. As a member of the 1980 “Miracle on Ice” U.S. Olympic Team, he was part of the greatest upset in sports history.
“Being an underdog is always an opportunity,” said Harrington, a Virginia native and now the head coach of the Minnesota State women’s team.
As you and your team head into postseason play, here are some tips from Harrington on being the underdog:
According to the Bellmead Fire Department, the driver of the hearse was traveling from Mexia to Waco. The driver who noticed a mechanical issue in the rear wheel well area pulled into the Speedy Pac convenience store lot.
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - Citrix Systems Inc:
* CITRIX ANNOUNCES $750 MILLION ACCELERATED SHARE REPURCHASE
* CITRIX SYSTEMS INC - ENTERED INTO ACCELERATED SHARE REPURCHASE TRANSACTION WITH GOLDMAN SACHS & CO LLC TO REPURCHASE $750 MILLION OF ITS COMMON STOCK
* CITRIX SYSTEMS INC - ON FEB 5, CO WILL PAY TO GOLDMAN SACHS & CO, $750 MILLION IN EXCHANGE FOR DELIVERY OF 6.5 MILLION SHARES OF CO‘S COMMON STOCK Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Brooklyn Nine Nine’s opening theme parody starring Sterling K Brown. Side by Side showing the real theme with our parody.
English songstress Lianne La Havas issues a music video for her thought-provoking song, ‘Tokyo,’ a record from her Grammy-nominated sophomore album, Blood.
In the clip, directed by Ravi Dhar, Lianne is irradiated by bright lights as she travels the city singing her tales of loneliness.
Lianne penned ‘Tokyo’ with Matt Hales, the producer behind her debut album, Is Your Love Big Enough? She previously spoke to Billboard about the unbelonging, isolated state of mind that the song represents.
“The song ‘Tokyo’ is about the loneliness you feel when you’re going from place to place,” she said. “Tokyo seemed like the best place to discuss that: It’s such a bustling city, but you can feel so alone there.”
She added: “The movie Lost in Translation is about that – it was in our minds when we were writing.”
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Commissioners in Kansas' Shawnee County have agreed to pay a $48,000 settlement to two women who claimed they were wrongfully terminated from their jobs in the prosecutor's office because of racial and gender discrimination. Although the settlement releases the county, the litigation will be allowed to continue against the district attorney's office, and a jury trial is expected to start Jan. 9 in federal court in Kansas City, Kansas.
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Dublin SFC throws in this week 17 April 2017
St Vincent's Diarmuid Connolly.
©INPHO/Ryan Byrne. St Vincent's Diarmuid Connolly.©INPHO/Ryan Byrne.
The Dublin SFC gets underway this week.
Regarded as the most competitive football championship in the country, there is a full round of first round games scheduled for Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
There are five games down for decision on Thursday with Parnell Park hosting a double-header which features St. Jude's v Naomh Mearnog and 2016 All-Ireland club champions Ballyboden St. Enda's v St. Oliver Plunkett's / Eoghan Ruadh in the tie of the round. Kilmacud Crokes take on Erin's Isle in O'Toole Park, Parnells face Fingal Ravens in Balgriffin, while Whitehall Colmcille meet St. Mary's, Saggart at the 12th Lock.
Holders St. Vincent's begin their title defence against Round Towers, Clondalkin on Saturday at 6pm in Parnell Park.
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Perlis RTD collects RM12.2m for plate number ‘RR’
ARAU, Aug 14 — The Perlis Road Transport Department (RTD) broke its own records when it collected RM12.2 million for tenders for the vehicle registration number ‘RR’.
Its liaison officer Mohd Tarmizi Ghazali said the tenders, which closed on June 19, also saw the highest number of bidders compared to previous tender exercises.
“The interest shown by fans of the plate number RR is exceptional, and the amount collected is the biggest for Perlis RTD,” he said in a media statement today.
He added that the golden numbers of two to 10 (minimum bid of RM10,000) collected RM2.6 million.
Mohd Tarmizi also said previously, the highest collection was for the plate number ‘RM’ last year which amounted to RM7.1 million. — Bernama
Consumer Reports said on Wednesday that it now recommends Tesla's Model 3 sedan after its latest tests showed that a firmware update improved the car's braking distance by nearly 20 feet . From a report:In a tweet, Mr. Musk said he really appreciates "the high quality critical feedback from @ConsumerReports. Road noise & ride comfort already addressed too. UI improvements coming via remote software update later this month."
SEOUL—North Korea’s release of American student Otto Warmbier after 17 months turns a spotlight on the risks taken by the roughly 5,000 Western tourists who visit the country each year, dangers amplified by heightened tensions between Washington and Pyongyang.
North Korea is isolated, but it isn’t cut off. Tourism is one of the most visible ways in which North Korea retains ties to the outside world, despite wide-ranging sanctions on...
A federal judge in Texas on Saturday halted enforcement of federal rules aimed at preventing doctors from discriminating against transgender individuals. U.S. District Judge Reed O'Connor granted the temporary injunction, saying the rules "likely violate" the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, according to The Associated Press .
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Ian Kennedy threw 111 pitches over eight scoreless innings and Alcedes Escobar hit an RBI single in the ninth over a five-man infield as the Royals beat the Los Angeles Angels 1-0 for their fourth straight win.
Kennedy pitched two-hit ball and struck out 10 over eight innings as Kansas City sent the Angels to their fifth loss in a row.
Coquitlam Fire battled a 4-alarm fire at the 500-block of Cottonwood Avenue on Friday.
Twenty-six crew members were initially called to the scene.
Around 2 p.m. the City of Coquitlam said the fire had been contained but that crews would remain on scene for a while.
Coquitlam Fire / Rescue responded to a fire on the 500 block of Cottonwood Ave. Fire is now contained but crews will be on scene for a while. Drivers please avoid the area, if possible. pic.twitter.com/jqWdtBEkDd — City of Coquitlam (@cityofcoquitlam) February 2, 2018
The fire began on the second floor of a wood apartment complex.
Cpl. Michael McLaughlin with Coquitlam RCMP said that no injuries have been reported at this point and it appears this will not be a police file.
OWC announces Smart Alec utility for Mac drives
OWC has announced SMART Alec (https://www.smartalec.biz/), a Mac utility that constantly monitors and checks your Mac hard drives, SSDs, FireWire disks, and USB drives, warning you in advance if drives are failing or about to fail.
The utility is designed to help you avoid sensitive, irreplaceable data from databases, word processing, Excel, PowerPoint and other business files, photos and videos, music compositions, and more. SMART Alec is currently available in beta . The free final version of SMART Alec and a $9.99 upgrade with additional features will be available in July.
On this episode of Lakeland Currents we’ll take a look into the realities of coaching youth athletics and the pressures that go along with taking on that high profile role in communities. Our guests are Garry Grewe, JV basketball coach in Pequot Lakes, and Stephanie Carlson, varsity volleyball coach in Park Rapids.
SAN FRANCISCO: Emergency workers were investigating a hazardous material spill at Tesla Inc's Gigafactory battery plant in Nevada on Monday, but there were no significant injuries and no threat to the public, authorities said.
"There was no threat to the public, no plumes or anything," said Joe Curtis, director of emergency management for Nevada's Storey County, who said the fire department was on the scene identifying the spilled hazardous material.
Curtis said the incident was isolated to a small area of the sprawling building located outside of Sparks, Nevada, which is ramping up production of batteries for the electric vehicle maker. Tesla did not immediately return an email seeking comment.
(Reporting By Alexandria Sage; Editing by David Gregorio)
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SKOPJE, Macedonia — Paleontologists from Bulgaria and Macedonia are excavating the fossilized remains of a prehistoric elephant believed to pre-date the mammoth, after its bones were discovered accidentally by a man working in a field.
Scientists at the Natural Science Museum of Macedonia and the Natural History Museum of Sofia said Tuesday they began excavating the skeleton in Dolni Disan in central Macedonia last Friday. They estimated the animal would have weighed about 10 tons and have been about 50 years old at the time of its death, roughly 8 million years ago during the Miocene epoch.
Biljana Garevska of the Natural Science Museum in Skopje said the fossil was of one of the elephant’s ancestors which roamed the region at a time when it was covered by African-like savannah.
MALAPPURAM: Panic gripped Vettukadu near Edavannapara after a gunpowder-filled sack was accidentally set ablaze by a local resident, leading to an explosion which rocked the village on Saturday.
According to Kondotty police, the explosives were kept by one Ilangovan, a migrant labourer from Tamil Nadu, in a waste pit adjacent to his quarters. The woman, residing in the same quarters, set the waste in the pit ablaze and this led to the accident.
The explosion damaged the quarters and two nearby houses, said inspector Mohammed Haneefa. No casualty has been reported in the incident.
Haneefa said Ilangovan illegally kept the explosives and used it to explode rocks for digging wells. A case will be soon registered against the labourer for keeping explosives without a license.
× St. George Police seek suspect in assault, robbery at Lee’s Cleaners
ST. GEORGE, Utah — Police are looking for a man who they say assaulted a business owner during a robbery on Independence Day in St. George.
St. George Police say they responded to Lee’s Cleaners Wednesday around 4 a.m. on report of a robbery.
The dry cleaning business is located at 1156 East and 700 South.
The business owner called 911 and reported a male used a blunt object to hit him in the head before stealing property and fleeing the scene.
Police say the business owner was transported to a hospital via ambulance.
The suspect is described as a white male who stands between 5’10 and 6-feet tall with a medium build. The man was wearing a bandanna.
Anyone with information about the robbery or the suspect is asked to call police dispatch at 435-627-4300.
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Democrats are becoming more liberal on economic issues in the age of Donald Trump, according to a new poll released by Gallup on Friday morning.
Gallup has measured “Economic Ideology” on a three-point scale – conservative, moderate, or liberal – for decades.
Democrats in 2017 are now 15 points more likely to say they’re “liberal” on the economy (33 percent) than “conservative” (18 percent). This 15-point gap is larger than the six-point gap from 2009 to 2012. “Moderate” is still the economic ideology for a plurality (46 percent) of Democrats.
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NE CENTURY after the United States entered World War I, a small group of around 25 individuals - among them a group of children from the It's A Small World Nursery School - gathered at 10:30 a.m. at a monument to commemorate those servicemen from Goliad who died in that war. The memorial is one of seven placed around the square dedicated to history: the 1902 tornado, servicemen who died in World War II, the Hanging Tree, the ratification of Santa Anna's surrender, servicemen who died in World War One, the Regulators of Goliad County and to Don Rafael Antonio Manchola.
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Florida has really been expanding their recruiting net with Dan Mullen now running the show in Gainesville, and a flurry of prospects residing in the Lone Star State have reaped the benefits of tha...
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The U.N. special envoy on human rights in Myanmar says the military's violent operations against Rohingya Muslims bear "the hallmarks of a genocide."
Yanghee Lee told reporters Thursday in Seoul, where she is based, that she couldn't make a definitive declaration about genocide until a credible international tribunal or court had weighed the evidence but "we are seeing signs and it is building up to that."
Responding to a question about an Associated Press report that details a massacre and at least five mass graves in the Myanmar village of Gu Dar Pyin, Lee said that while she didn't have specific details on the village, "you can see it's a pattern" that has emerged in the Rohingya persecution.
Nearly 700,000 Rohingya have fled their villages into Bangladesh since August.
HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – Three brothers are awaiting arraignment on murder charges in connection to a deadly beating in Holyoke last week.
Joseph, Roberto, and Edwin Rivera will be arraigned in Holyoke District Court in connection to the killing of 25 year-old Adam Rei of Springfield. Jim Leydon, spokesperson for the Hampden County District Attorney’s Office, told 22News that Rei was robbed, beaten, and left unconscious near 591 High Street on February 8. He was taken to Baystate Medical Center, where he died from his injuries on Tuesday.
In addition to a charge of murder, all three men are also charged with unarmed robbery and assault and battery causing serious bodily injury. Edwin Rivera has also been charged with intimidating a witness.
22News will be in Holyoke District Court Wednesday and will bring you the latest information as it becomes available.
Rei’s killing marks the first homicide of 2017 in the city of Holyoke.
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Brandon Kent Sundeen, of Devils Lake, faces terrorizing, driving under the influence and assault charges after reports he was waving a gun early Tuesday morning at Thirsty's Bar in downtown Devils Lake.
Peter Owlboy Jr. told the Forum News Service that Sundeen was outside the bar and appeared drunk and ready to fight. Sundeen also pointed a gun at Owlboy's chest, the victim said, adding he feared for his life.
Sundeen eventually left after calming down, Owlboy said.
Devils Lake Police said they later pulled Sundeen over and booked him at the Lake Region Law Enforcement Center.
Charges had not been filed against Sundeen as of Tuesday evening.
GARDAI say the driver of a car which overturned on the main road between Ballylanders and Garryspillane has avoided serious injury.
The single vehicle collision happened on the R513 between the two villages shortly after 5pm this Monday.
The accident happened near where a truck overturned in a separate incident earlier this month.
Gardai who are in attendance at the scene have confirmed the driver was not seriously injured and managed to get out of the vehicle afterwards.
The road remains open but it may have to be closed for a short time later this evening to facilitate the removal of the car from the area.
UPDATE 1-China-led AIIB approves $324 mln in infrastructure investment
BEIJING, June 15 The China-backed Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) said on Thursday it has approved two loans and one equity investment worth $324 million across Georgia, Tajikistan and India.
New Haven police have arrested a man that has confessed to at least seven smash-and-grab robberies in the city in the past week. Just before 2:30 a.m. Saturday morning, a New Haven officer was in the vicinity of Orange and Center Streets when he heard a cracking sound from the corner.
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Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc has moved to stay a former employee's lawsuit based on an Obama administration rule extending mandatory overtime, government enforcement of which was blocked by a federal judge in Texas.
Chipotle on Friday asked U.S. District Judge Kevin McNulty in New Jersey to put Carmen Alvarez's proposed wage-and-hour class action on hold pending a ruling by U.S. District Judge Amos Mazzant in Sherman, Texas.
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George Alkhoury, from Lebanon, demonstrates traditional drumming during a multicultural day at Sault Community Career Centre on Friday. Twenty-two international students from South Korea and Argentina attending Algoma University joined SCCC's Global Friends program for the afternoon. Global Friends connects refugees with Sault youth aged 12 to 18. The program began last June and meets every two weeks, said Simone Mitchell. She oversees three programs for newcomer youth at SCCC. “It's a great program,” said Mitchell. “It's kind of the Sault's best kept secret.” Information about Global Friends is available at SCCC at 503 Queen St. E. or online at www.refugee705.com or Facebook.
State-run Hindustan Copper today reported 46 percent fall in its profit at Rs 21.92 crore for the fourth quarter of the last fiscal. Its profit stood at Rs 40.71 crore in the year-ago period, the company said in a BSE filing.
Total income of the company too decreased to Rs 393.57 crore during the period as against Rs 621.1 crore.
Further, during the year ended March 31, the company's profit declined to Rs 79.6 crore as against Rs 61.94 crore.
Shares of Hindustan Copper closed 1.13 percent up at Rs 75.8 apiece on the BSE.
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The authorities in The Gambia have shut down a popular radio station critical of long-serving ruler Yahya Jammeh.
Intelligence agents ordered Teranga FM’s closure without giving reasons, said Emil Touray, the head of the Gambia Press Union.
This is the first sign of a crackdown on the media since Mr Jammeh rejected defeat in the 1 December poll.
Mr Jammeh first seized power in a bloodless coup in 1994.
He initially conceded to property developer Adama Barrow, but then launched court action to annul the result, saying the poll was marred by irregularities.
The electoral commission said the poll was free and fair.
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WASHINGTON — A person with direct knowledge of the move says the Washington Redskins have signed cornerback Orlando Scandrick to a two-year deal worth up to $10 million.
The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Monday because the team had not announced the deal.
The Dallas Cowboys released Scandrick over the weekend after he made 38 tackles in 11 starts last season. Scandrick started 69 games and appeared in 125 with Dallas since being taken in the fifth round of the 2008 draft.
The 31-year-old gives Washington some insurance at cornerback behind Josh Norman after trading Kendall Fuller to Kansas City in the deal for quarterback Alex Smith. Scandrick will be in the mix with Quinton Dunbar, Fabian Moreau and Josh Holsey for playing time.
NFL Network first reported Scandrick signing with the Redskins.
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On Friday, three Bossier Parish educators got a surprise when they learned they were 2017's teachers of the year.
The three women named as 2017's teacher of the year are:
Rosemary Grimm , Princeton Elementary School
, Princeton Elementary School Rachel Valentine , Benton Middle School
, Benton Middle School Nichole Nuccio, Plain Dealing High School
Superintendent Scott Smith and the school board's curriculum department delivered the news to each teacher along with roses.
The three women will advance to the Regional Teacher of the Year competition.
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LAS VEGAS (AP) - Attorneys for embattled casino mogul Steve Wynn say in court documents that he brokered a settlement with a second woman who accused him of sexual misconduct more than a decade ago.
The documents received earlier this month in state court in Las Vegas say Wynn recently went to the FBI to accuse the woman of trying to extort him by threatening to go public with details from the 2006 settlement.
Lawyer Lisa Bloom, who represents the woman, says her client denies the extortion allegations.
The Associated Press generally doesn't name people who say they are victims of sexual misconduct.
Wynn resigned as chairman and CEO of Wynn Resorts last month amid allegations from several women that he denied.
The FBI declined to confirm Monday whether it has investigated.
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March 30 Zhejiang Supor Co., Ltd.:
* Says the co proposed to pay a cash dividend of 7.7 yuan for every 10 shares and distribute 3 new share for every 10 shares as stock dividends as the dividend payment plan for FY 2016
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Dylan Nobel lecture used phrasing similar to SparkNotes
The whiff of plagiarism is blowin’ in the wind for Bob Dylan.
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FLUID FORMS: Sculpture of Dennis Heimbach and David Valentine June 7 – September 19, 2017
Opening reception: Saturday, June 10, 4:30 – 6:30pm. Outdoor sculpture tour at 5:00pm.
Fluid Forms features the sculptural work of Dennis Heimbach, Middleton, and David Valentine, Sturgeon Bay. Heimbach's gracefully attenuated, sweeping forms in stainless steel closely relate to the art of dance and music. The highly finished surfaces enhance the aesthetic of Heimbach’s fluid forms. By contrast, Valentine’s steel forms show a natural oxidation, creating a rich, dark brown finish on his works. Valentine’s sculptural forms show a strong sense of flowing movement and also precise geometry which frames a contrasting focal point that is often anchored within a void or negative space.
The Cedarburg Art Museum is located at W63 N675 Washington Avenue. The summer sculpture exhibition is viewable every day in daylight hours on museum grounds.
Exhibition sponsor: Flagstone
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Ocean Power Technologies (OPTT +3.3% ) is higher following an agreement with Eni (E -1% ) to provide its PB3 PowerBuoy for a demonstration of one of Eni’s subsea oil and gas operations, in OPTT's first commercial agreement in the oil and gas market
OPTT says the deal provides for a minimum two-year contract that includes an 18-month PB3 PowerBuoy lease and associated project management, and the company will provide deployment support, remote data collection and monitoring.
The PowerBuoy will be deployed in the Adriatic Sea to advance Eni’s Clean Sea technology for marine environmental monitoring and offshore asset inspection using autonomous underwater vehicles.
The Weakley County Election Commission has cancelled their July 2nd meeting citing there was no business that needed tending that couldn’t wait until their next regularly scheduled meeting.
Administrator of Elections Alex Britt says Commissioners should be available on Election Day, August 2nd and at least one member from each party should be at the Election Office no later that 5:00 p.m. with a ballot box key so the Counting Board may perform their duties.
The next regular schedule meeting is set for Monday, August 6, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. and it may be rescheduled to combine the Regular Meeting and Election Certification
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We take a look at Carnforth Station and its famous clock which featured in the film Brief Encounter.
The pictures taken by Robert Swain show the station grounds and the clock in the late 80s and 90s.
Carnforth Station booking hall, April 1986. Picture by Robert Swain.
The historic snaps come after we revealed the saga between 71-year-old volunteer Jim Walker and the Carnforth Station Trust over an alleged racist incident.
The booking hall, railway tracks, the clock face and the Flying Scotsman all feature in the pictures.
More pictures to come next week.
Thank you to Robert Swain for the pictures and information.
The clock face, the one after the Joyce clock had been removed and electric motors replaced the mechanism, June 1992. Picture by Rober Swain.
Carnforth Station main line, train heading south from road bridge, December 1979. Picture by Robert Swain.
With the weekend on the way, what could be better news than hearing that there might be a mini heatwave on the way for this weekend. Here’s a quick rundown of how the weather is expected to pan out over the next few days.
Friday
Friday will be very warm and should stay dry for the day. Good sunshine should develop with temperatures reaching 19 degrees in a light southwest breeze.
Saturday
Saturday will be a fine and dry day with warm sunny spells. Temperatures will reach 22 degrees in a light southwest breeze.
Sunday
Sunday should be warm and dry with temperatures reaching 22 degrees in a light southwest breeze. It may be a little cloudier than Saturday.
BOSTON (AP)  Two people have been charged in a shooting on the set of a Denzel Washington movie in Boston that injured two security guards.
The shooting happened early Saturday in the city's Roxbury section, on the set of a sequel to the "The Equalizer."
Police say nothing was being filmed at the time, and it does not appear the guards were targeted.
The guards, a 40-year-old woman and 33-year-old man, suffered non-life-threatening injuries and were released from the hospital.
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Police say they arrested two 18-year-olds, Dionte Martinez and Thomas Perkins. They are charged with assault with intent to murder and gun offenses.
The Suffolk County district attorney's office says they were due to be arraigned Friday in Roxbury Municipal Court.
It was not immediately clear whether either man has an attorney.
There’s a common misconception that freelancers are just like “temps,” professionals hired by companies for more short-term, low-value projects. The reality is quite the contrary.
PanARMENIAN.Net - The Islamic State (IS) group announced on Monday, December 11 afternoon that they have begun a new battle in the northwestern countryside of Albukamal city, Al-Masdar News says.
The terrorist group’s statement did not specify in particular which town or village their forces were going to attack in the Albukamal countryside.
IS’ statement comes just hours after their forces lost more than 2,000 square kilometers of territory to the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) and their allies in the southwestern countryside of Deir ez-Zor.
IS will likely target the recent gains by the Syrian Army in a bid to reestablish a presence along the western bank of the Euphrates River.
Chris talks with Red Sox centerfielder Jackie Bradley Jr, Phillies outfielder Daniel Nava, Tigers rightfielder J.D. Martinez and Baseball Hall of Famer Phil Niekro on this edition of the show.
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April 3 Orion Health Group Ltd
* Forecast fy2017 operating revenue is now between $194 million and $200 million
* Full year 2017 net loss before income tax is expected to be between $32 million and $38 million
* Ffy2017 revenue is now forecast to be a decrease on fy2016 in gaap terms
* Expect to see year on year revenue growth in constant currency terms, albeit modest in fy2017
* Ongoing management of costs allows orion health to continue to target a move into profitability during fy2018
* Closing cash position is now expected to be $2 million to $6 million in fy2017
* Previously provided guidance to market that it expects to reach break even during fy2018, this guidance remains unchanged
* Working capital facilities remain in place with asb bank who remain committed to orion health
* Current discussions with additional investors are confidential
* A number of contracts that were expected to close before end of fy2017 did not do so
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SAO PAULO (Reuters) - The Brazilian national Olympic committee will meet on Wednesday to discuss its suspension by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) following the arrest of Carlos Nuzman, head of the Brazilian committee, in connection with a corruption scandal.
In a statement on Friday, the Brazilian Olympic committee said it would convene on Oct. 11 at 2:30 p.m. local time (1730 GMT). Nuzman, a former IOC member and now honorary member, is accused of arranging more than $2 million in bribes to swing votes bringing the 2016 Olympic Games to Rio de Janeiro.
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Mal Devisa (aka Deja Carr) has been hospitalized; while the full extent of her illness is unknown, the musician’s mother Nikki Carr has launched a GoFundMe crowdfunding campaign for fans to contribute to her medical expenses. All of Carr’s forthcoming shows have also been cancelled. “I know she has projects coming up with a few people, that she will not be able to make. Due to the severity, I do not know how long she will be in the hospital,” a note from her mother reads. “I am not at liberty to disclose the nature of her illness. I will leave that for Mal to do if she so chooses, (hopefully with a new song).”
The note continues, “If you would like to donate to her expenses you may do so by clicking the link. This post is more about notifying people that Mal Devisa will not be appearing anywhere until further notice, than donations. However we were not prepared for this sudden burden of expense.” Find the GoFundMe here. Devisa’s first full-length album Kiid was released in 2016.
A 65 year-old man was arrested in a rural area west of Thessaloniki after he was found to be cultivating nearly 800 cannabis plants.
Police also found the suspect to be in possession of 85 kilos of harvested marijuana and several electronic precision scales. Much of it was stored in a warehouse on his property, while the rest was found in his home.
Criminal charges have been filed against the man, who is due to face a prosecutor in Thessaloniki,
Jose Mourinho has revealed what he said to Marouane Fellaini.
The Belgian midfielder picked up a knee injury during the 2-0 defeat to Tottenham in midweek.
The full extent of Fellaini’s damage is still unknown but Mourinho wants him to sign a contract extension incase of the worst.
The former Everton man came off the bench on the 63rd minute at Wembley but had to withdraw just seven minutes later.
Fellaini’s contract is due to expire at the end of the season and he is stalling over a new deal at Old Trafford.
But in a cheeky bid to get him to stay with Man Utd, Mourinho asked him to put pen to paper before the results of the tests get back.
Palermo, May 30 - Italian police on Wednesday placed three people under investigation for insulting President Sergio Mattarella on social media. The trio were named as Manlio Cassarà, Michele Calabrese and Eloisa Zanrosso. Dozens of other insults and threats against Mattarella are being examined. Mattarella has been accused of scotching a League-Five Star government by rejecting its anti-euro economy minister. Cassarà wrote on Facebook "they killed the wrong Mattarella" referring to the president's older brother, Piersanti, gunned down by Cosa Nostra when he was Sicilian regional president in 1980. Calabrese wrote a similar phrase, while Zanrosso wrote "they killed your brother, wasn't that enough for you?".
Microsoft is in a good position to take on Amazon in cloud computing but the company still has "a lot of work to do", ex-Chief Executive Steve Ballmer told CNBC on Tuesday.
Speaking to CNBC, the owner of the Los Angeles Clippers basketball team said the U.S. technology giant has strong products in Azure and Office 365 but that the competition against Amazon Web Services will be tough.
"I think the company is well-positioned, on the other hand (there is) a lot of work to do. I think that on the cloud side with Office 365 and Azure, the company's got a real shot but not a birth right, they are going to have to push very hard with Azure versus Amazon Web Services," Ballmer said.
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FAR HILLS, N.J. (AP) - Two-time champion Karrie Webb has received a special exemption to the U.S. Women's Open at Shoal Creek in Alabama.
Webb won consecutive U.S. Women's Open titles by a combined 13 shots when she was at the top of her game. She beat Cristie Kerr and Meg Mallon by five shots at The Merit Club outside Chicago in 2000 and Se Ri Pak by eight shots at Pine Needles in North Carolina a year later.
The U.S. Women's Open at Shoal Creek starts May 31.
Webb received a 10-year exemption for her 2001 victory, and she has remained exempt through other categories every year since then.
The Australian is the first player to receive a special exemption to the Women's Open since Pak in 2016 at CordeValle.
The Six Nations 2018 continues its return this afternoon as France play Ireland in Paris.
Both sides will be looking to steal the crown from England and will need a good start if they are to win this year’s tournament.
Ireland and France finished on 14 points in 2017 with the sides winning three and losing two of their games.
It could be a classic encounter at the Stade de France with the teams entering the Six Nations in good form.
Speaking about the French challenge, Ireland coach Joe Schmidt, said: "We know we have to be dialled in from the start. They're going to be physical and have got some fantastic athletes. They'll be organised because Jacques (Brunel) gets people organised quickly."
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CHICAGO -- It's the last day of campaigning before Illinois voters go to the polls in the Illinois primary.
Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner was pretty riled up. At a press conference Monday, he focused on an ad paid for by the Democratic Governor's Association about his primary opponent, Jeanne Ives.
The ad by the DGA says Ives is in "lockstep" with President Trump, appealing to Trump voters who might be turned off by Rauner.
Rauner is condemning the ad he believes helps Ives and will make it easier for Democrats to win in November.
"They're designed to get voters to vote for Ives. You won't see me getting anybody to vote for Kennedy or Biss. Why? Because they're tax hikers and job killers," Rauner said.
Jeanne Ives spoke to us about Rauner saying, "I'm conservative, I don't apologize for that. He's been very unreliable. He's betrayed our party's values. Outside of that he's just not good on policy. He's made terrible decisions for this state," she said.
Imagine taking all the furniture out of your living room every year and setting up an elaborate St. Joseph's Day altar in it. Also, you get together with friends in your kitchen for weeks ahead of time, making cookies you'll give away. AND, you'll set up a big tent in your front yard and serve a big Italian meal to anyone who wants to come. That's what Mary Hennegan has been doing for 19 years at her home in Marrero. Photo by Dinah Rogers.
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Gov. Terry Branstad has signed into law enhanced penalties involving the use of cellphones while driving.
Branstad signed the bills Monday surrounded by law enforcement. Both pieces of legislation take effect July 1.
One law determines that a driver who uses a cellphone and causes the death of another person has shown evidence of reckless driving and could face a felony conviction that includes up to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000.
The law also establishes a 24/7 sobriety and drug monitoring program for drivers.
The other law will allow officers to pull over drivers specifically for texting. It was previously a secondary offense, which meant an officer needed another reason to make a traffic stop.
Texting drivers would face a $30 fine.
More app developers are getting into augmented reality on Android now that Tango is a thing of the past. Google's official AR platform of the future is ARCore, which will work on most devices. Even eBay is getting into AR with its latest Android app update. Sellers can now use AR to choose the right box size.
The latest version rolled out earlier this month, but eBay didn't do much to make the new AR features known. Here's the full changelog for the new version.
Fixes night theme issues.
Use Augmented Reality (AR) to see which box fits your item. Currently available on compatible devices in the U.S.
After selling an item, the app now offers the option to superimpose various shipping box sizes on it to see how it'll fit. eBay notes the AR box picker only works on "compatible devices," but it doesn't say which devices those are. Judging by the use of a Pixel 2 XL in the promo image, this is most likely an ARCore feature. That means only a few phones will work including the Pixels, V30, and Galaxy S8.
May 3 Tegna Inc
* Tegna board of directors approves spin-off of cars.com
* Tegna Inc says cars.com to pay Tegna one-time cash distribution of $650 million
* Spin-off of cars.com expected to be completed May 31, 2017
* Tegna - cars.com expects to enter new credit facilities with borrowing capacity of about $900 million, expects portion of facilities to remain undrawn at closing
* Tegna Inc - expected that Tegna's existing credit facility will remain in place following deal Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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East Cocalico Township police are looking for a man who stole from an A-Plus convenience store in East Cocalico Township last week.
The incident occurred at around 3:50 a.m. Jan. 26 when a white male wearing a black Los Angeles Dodgers baseball hat, camouflaged pants and a gold chain attempted to purchase items with a counterfeit $100 bill.
When the store clerk denied the sale, the male grabbed the items and fled the store on the 1400 block of North Reading Road. He was seen leaving the parking lot in a white Dodge or Nissan pickup, which may have had New York license plates.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call East Cocalico Township police Sgt. Christopher Progin or at 717-336-1725.
CHESHIRE, Conn. (AP) — Officials from across the nation are checking out a Connecticut prison program that can serve as a model for treating young adult offenders.
Connecticut prison officials are showing off the TRUE Unit on Wednesday at the Cheshire Correctional Institution. It houses 18- to 25-year-old inmates along with older mentors, some of whom are serving life sentences.
The unit is based on a prison in Germany and focuses on education, family and skill development. Correction Commissioner Scott Semple says the idea is to create an environment that supports inmates whose brains are still developing.
The unit had been scaled back from a planned prison for young adults due to budget cuts. It has been open for about a year and will soon expand to the state’s prison for women.
A century home was damaged by fire in Bradford and investigators have since deemed it suspicious. The call came in around 4:00 Sunday morning, to a historic home on Moore Street. Firefighters with the Bradford Fire service brought in partners from Innisfil to help fight the blaze, after which investigators moved in to comb for clues as to how the fire got its start. No damage estimate as of yet.
TOWN OF TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) — At 6:40 a.m. Wednesday, Town of Tonawanda Police were called to Niagara Falls Blvd. and Thistle Ave. for a pedestrian struck by a vehicle.
The pedestrian is a 22-year-old woman who was transported to ECMC. She was in stable condition.
The woman was crossing from Amherst to the Tonawanda side of the road. There was no cross walk and no signal, and police say she was running across the street.
The car was headed south on Niagara Falls Blvd. and was traveling in the lane closest to the curb.
No charges will be filed against the driver.
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A 63-year-old US national was found dead Monday afternoon in a rented house in Nong Khai's Mueang district, police said. Daniel Barcelona, who had suffered head injuries, was found naked inside a bathroom.
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NEW YORK — The 25th anniversary of Steven Spielberg’s “Schindler’s List” and the 35th anniversary of Brian De Palma’s “Scarface” will be celebrated with reunion screenings at the Tribeca Film Festival.
The New York festival announced Monday that Spielberg will join Liam Neeson, Ben Kingsley and Embeth Davidtz for a post-screening conversation April 26 at the Beacon Theatre. The “Scarface” event will reunite De Palma, Al Pacino and Michelle Pfeiffer on April 19 at the Beacon Theatre.
The festival will also host an anniversary screening of 1992’s “In the Soup,” an acclaimed independent film directed by Alexandre Rockwell. The largely forgotten release, starring Steve Buscemi and Seymour Cassel, has been restored following a Kickstarter campaign to repair the remaining, damaged print.
Also slated for on-stage interviews at Tribeca are Bradley Cooper, Jamie Foxx, Spike Lee and Alec Baldwin.
The festival runs April 18-29.
The future of media – Assisted devices, live streaming and more Twenty years ago, we were told to be wary of people on the internet and not to get in cars ...
Twenty years ago, we were told to be wary of people on the internet and not to get in cars with strangers. Today, we literally beckon strangers from the internet to drive us in their car. Change is funny like that.
Nick Barbuto will explore the not-so-distant future to see how it’s affecting consumers and changing the way media companies do business. From blockchain to VR to machine learning, Barbuto gives an overview of how our world may change as all the new capabilities (and buzzwords) converge.
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This seductive goddess apparently boasts a great deal of confidence in her monstrously sized chest, a rare enough genetic oddity for Japanese that will doubtless ensure her gainful employment should it ever come to that.
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April 3 Property For Industry Ltd
* Internalisation Agreement
* Reached a conditional agreement with PFIM Limited (PFIM) to internalise management of PFI
* Internalisation will be accretive to EPS for shareholders
* Greg Reidy, Simon Woodhams and Craig Peirce will continue to act as managing director, general manager and CFO under contracts with PFI
* Internalisation includes payment of NZ$42.0 million to PFIM as consideration for termination of PFI management contract Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Employers are being encouraged to hire workers over 50 with a new €10,000 bonus.
It is part of a Government incentive to get middle aged people, who lost their job during the recession, back to work.
Minister for Social protection Regina Doherty says the payout targets a wide group.
She said: "Majority of them are men and they range from a variety of professions from architects to bus drivers, there is no one large cohort of people.
"They would have lost their jobs during the recession and they are finding it particularly tough just because of their age, it is not about theiir skill set, it is not about their ambition."
WWE Raw will make its way to the tri-state this summer. The event will be at the Ford Center on June 19, 2017 at 6:30 p.m.
This event is the day after WWE Money in the Bank, which is scheduled in St. Louis for June 18th.
Tickets will go on sale Friday, April 22nd at 10 a.m.
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Turlock's Tilby shuts out Oakdale on golden birthday
Turlock High junior Dallin Tilby tossed a complete-game shutout against Oakdale during the opening game of the Mark Dickens Memorial Invitational on Monday, April 17, 2017, at Oakdale High. Tilby punctuated his 17th birthday with a 2-0 win.
1:02 Exploring Eno River State Park in the New Year Pause
1:46 Humpback whales are making a splash in Washington, B.C. waters
1:01 Dogs rescued from South Korean dog meat farm brought to NC
1:32 Mike Krzyzewski on setbacks: 'That's OK...that's life'
3:15 Canes' equipment manager steps in to play goalie against Tampa Bay
4:15 Cooper sworn in as governor minutes after midnight
1:36 Krzyzewski talks about Duke's lack of cohesion against Hokies
1:32 Duke assistant coach Jeff Capel fills in for Coach K in 2016
1:53 Tennessee wildfires damaged hundreds of homes, buildings say officials
Horror film Annabelle: Creation (TWX +0.4% ) took the biggest piece of a still-shrinking summer box office pie over the weekend, easily outpacing holdovers and a children's animated film.
Overall, the top 12 films brought a combined $103.8M, Box Office Mojo notes -- down 6% from last weekend and setting the cumulative 2017 summer at 12% below last year's pace.
The Annabelle sequel drew $35M, clearing Dunkirk's (NYSE:TWX) fourth-week $10.9M, as well as Open Road's The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature, which debuted with just $8.3M.
Stephen King adaptation The Dark Tower (SNE +0.4% ) was in the No. 4 spot with $7.8M while Girls Trip (CMCSA +1.9% ) rounded out the top five, with $6.5M.
Dream Theater keyboardist Jordan Rudess says the band are looking to return to the studio in May this year. They announced in December that they had signed a new deal with Sony Music/Inside Out for the follow-up to 2016’s The Astonishing, with guitarist John Petrucci previously reporting that he didn’t expect a new record until at least 2019. Find…… More
Social media went mad earlier this month after customers desperate to get their hands on the latest must-have product were disappointed when Primark sold out.
But hats off to Primark’s marketing team. After being bombarded with queries from desperate customers trying to track down the Beauty and the Beast Chip mug, they’ve now responded to #chipgate in the funniest way possible.
SARITHA PRABHU: How The Left Distorted The Immigration Debate. “One thing they did successfully was blur the distinction between legal and undocumented immigrants.”
You mean, legal and illegal immigrants. “Undocumented” is just more blurring. But yeah. Plus:
The other way progressives distorted the immigration debate was to confuse the issue on whether immigration is a right or a privilege. Does the United States have a right, like any other country, to have a say in who, how many and what kind of immigrants (low-skilled, high-skilled) to allow into the country? Do non-criminal, hardworking, law-abiding people all over the world have a right to immigrate to this country? In a rational, commonsense world, the respective answers to the above questions are obviously “yes” and “no.” But somehow, during the last eight years the debate shifted so much that the answers seemed to become “no” and “yes.”
Which is how you got Trump.
April 3 Syros Pharmaceuticals Inc:
* Syros Pharmaceuticals Inc - new data demonstrate SY-1365 inhibits tumor growth in In Vivo models of triple negative breast cancer
* Syros Pharmaceuticals Inc - new data demonstrate sy-1365 inhibits tumor growth in in vivo models of triple negative breast cancer
* Syros Pharma - new data show sy-1365 has anti-proliferative activity in additional cancer cells, including ovarian and small cell lung cancers
* Syros Pharmaceuticals Inc - on track to begin a Phase 1 clinical trial of SY-1365 in Q2 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – Monday’s severe weather is impacting flights at the Nashville International Airport.
News 2 has learned at least 13 Southwest flights arriving in Nashville have been cancelled because of fear of hail damage.
In addition to the cancellations, other flights have been diverted.
Get the latest forecast at wkrn.com/forecast.
An airport spokesperson told News 2 cancellations and delays will be an issue all evening during the expected storms for Southwest flights coming in and leaving Nashville.
Download the free News 2 StormTracker App from WKRN and Nashville’s News 2 and be prepared when severe weather strikes.
Don’t forget to snap photos and submit them through the WKRN apps as well. Just give us a little information about where and when the photo was taken. You can also send your pictures to pix@wkrn.com.
Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale says he will soon talk face-to-face with his U.S. counterpart about the difficulties some Canadians are experiencing at the border. Goodale said Tuesday he will have a chance in coming weeks - no date has been set - to discuss any border "issues or tensions" with Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly.
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Fifty-eight people were killed in the deadliest mass shooting in modern American history. Should there be a ban on bump stocks? President Trump visited hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico. Was it too little too late? Secretary of State Tillerson won't deny he called President Trump a "moron." Will foreign leaders believe him when he claims to speak for him? Republican pollster Kristen Soltis Anderson discusses Trump's approach to culture-war politics. Is he forcing liberals to defend unpopular ideas or making liberal ideas more popular? Private jet travel got one Cabinet Secretary fired and is flummoxing several others. Why is this the one scandal that's sticking?
Photo: People mourn during a memorial for Rachael Parker and Sandy Casey, victims of the October 1st Las Vegas Route 91 music festival mass shooting, in Manhattan Beach, California, October 4, 2017. (Patrick T. Fallon/REUTERS)
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TIMMINS, Ont. -- Ontario's police watchdog is investigating a fatal police-involved shooting in the northeastern city of Timmins.
The Special Investigations Unit says it happened Saturday morning at an emergency medical services building on the city's east side.
In a statement Saturday night, the SIU says officers with the Timmins Police Service responded to the building to deal with a man.
The agency says the man fled, and when officers followed there was an "interaction" where one of the officers fired a gun.
The man was struck and was taken to hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The SIU says it has assigned three investigators and three forensic investigators to the case, and has identified one "subject officer" and seven "witness officers."
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Gov. Terry McAuliffe of Virgina has come off of an intense weekend in his state as riots took over Charlottesville, Virgina.
White supremacist protesters coming into the state, according to the governor were, “wearing better body armor than my police.”
1,000 plus people came to the state of Virgina armed and ready.
The governor is calling on all elected officials whether they are in the mayor’s office or in the white house speak out and, ” condemn these white supremacists and neo nazis and to get out of our country.”
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The Jets played their first preseason game Saturday night.
In was a suspenseful, drama-filled ballgame featuring heartache and eventual triumph. When the final whistle blew, the Jets were victors in an exhilarating 7-3 win over the Titans.
Sarcasm aside, it looked very much like the first of four exhibition games for both teams. There were some OK moments, but mostly sloppy play on both sides of the ball.
Still it was a game. And when it comes to deciding the fate of those players on the roster bobble, these are far, far from meaningless.
So did anyone play well enough to improve their chances of sticking heading into the regular season? Here's my latest 53-man roster projection.
WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) — Officials at a Roman Catholic college in Massachusetts are weighing whether to do away with the school’s mascot, the Crusader.
The board of trustees at Holy Cross in Worcester is meeting Saturday to decide on the possible change. Rev. Philip Boroughs, Holy Cross’ president, had convened a working group of students, alumni, faculty and staff to this past fall to discuss the appropriateness of the medieval knight as the college’s moniker and mascot.
The student newspaper announced Friday it’ll ditch “The Crusader” name and become “The Spire.” The staff said the change had nothing to do with sharing the name with a Klu Klux Klan publication, but because of the “violence and massacres” of the medieval Crusades.
The new name pays homage to distinctive twin spires on the college’s main building.
Ted Gilman, Greenwich Audubon senior naturalist and environmental education specialist, leads a group of birders through the swamp clearing on Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at the Audubon Wildflower Sanctuary in Greenwich. less Ted Gilman, Greenwich Audubon senior naturalist and environmental education specialist, leads a group of birders through the swamp clearing on Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at the Audubon Wildflower Sanctuary in ... more Mike Warner, a longtime birder with the Audubon, set up his spotting scope to get a clear view of a bird on Wednesday morning at the Audubon Fairchild Garden in Greenwich.
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Mayor Jim Watson said Wednesday that Ottawa’s fight against a surge of opioid overdoses is just beginning and will likely take much more time to solve.
“We have to be vigilant and we have to be aware this is not going to be a problem that is solved in a week or even a year,” he said.
Watson gave councillors an update on the city’s progress on the crisis at a meeting Wednesday. He said there would be more resources available at festivals this summer to respond quickly to overdoses.
He said he hopes people will avoid drugs altogether, but wants people to be safe if they are using.
“My hope if that people take every precaution possible.”
He said 4,000 naloxone kits, which can prevent overdoses from becoming fatal, have been handed out from 160 city pharmacies, but he said he still expects more overdoses this year.
EMERGENCY CALL: The man was found in a back room, telling officers he made the call as he was scared someone was breaking in.
A BARGARA lad visiting his lover overnight - despite a domestic violence order prohibiting them being together - was busted when he called cops because he thought a burglar was lurking outside.
The man, 32, pleaded guilty in Bundaberg Magistrates Court to two counts of contravening a domestic violence order, an aggravated offence.
Prosecutor Sergeant Dean Burgess said police received a call from a man on July 12 about a person breaking into a house.
The man was found in a back room, telling officers he made the call as he was scared someone was breaking in.
He was aware he should not be there and the woman had invited him.
Two weeks later police saw the man's car parked some streets away from the woman's house and found him there again.
He was placed on 12 month supervised probation and must do urine tests for illicit drug use.
By Express News Service
BHUBANESWAR: The Mahanadi Water Disputes Tribunal has issued notice to Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra governments to nominate their representatives for adjudication of Mahanadi river water disputes latest by August 6, 2018.
The notice issued under rule 4 of the inter-state river water disputes rules, 1959 also mentioned that if no nominations were received by the due date, the case may be decided in the absence of any representation of that state government.
The Centre had constituted the tribunal on March 12, 2018 on the request of the government of Odisha made under section 3 of Inter-State River Water Disputes (ISRWD) Act, 1956. The Centre made the reference for taking up adjudication to the tribunal under section 4 of the ISRWD Act, 1956 on April 17, 2018.
West Springfield Police arrested a Westfield man last week for his third offense of operating under the influence.
At 10:42 pm on Thursday, police found Yuriy A. Kontsemal, sleeping in his running vehicle with a dog in the area of Mercury Court.
Officers state that Kontsemal was belligerent and uncooperative upon arrival, and that his license had been revoked due to being a habitual traffic offender.
Kontsemal was said to display signs of drug impairment from opioid use, as well as being in possession of 4 empty cellophane baggies and 2 full baggies of a substance believed to be heroin, as well as 2 hypodermic needles, and a .410 shotgun round.
Konstemal was arrested and charged with the following:
OUI Drugs (3rd Offense)
Possession of Class A Drug (heroin)
Operating a Motor Vehicle w/ revoked license as Habitual Traffic Offender
Possession of Firearm w/o ID card, and or ammunition
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Windsor police are looking for a gunman and a getaway driver after someone pulled up to a pedestrian early Sunday and shot him in the hand.
Officers were sent to the 700 block of Felix Avenue around 12:10 a.m. Sunday. They were met by a 22-year-old man who had a bullet wound to the hand. He told the officers he was walking through an alley in the 600 block of Mill Street when a dark-coloured vehicle pulled up next to him.
He said he talked briefly to the people in the car before the passenger pulled out a gun and shot him in the hand.
The victim was treated at hospital for non-life threatening injuries. Police said there is no indication that he knows the shooter.
Anyone with information can call Windsor police at 519-255-6700 ext. 4830 or Crime Stoppers at 519-258-8477 (TIPS). You can also leave tips online at catchcrooks.com.
Welcome To Fall Festival
The 42nd Annual Fall Festival is Here!
Welcome to Ellicottville’s Fall Festival; Ellicottville’s oldest, and largest event. (For a complete schedule see below.) Tens of thousands of festival goers make for a lively weekend of unique foods, fine art, and an arts and crafts show, carnival rides, live entertainment and much more. Fall Festival is a fun, family-friendly way to kick off the autumnal fun in Ellicottville. In addition to the vendors and the fun downtown, Fall Festival extends to Holiday Valley with a 5K and chairlift rides to Spruce Lake! HoliMont’s Exhibition Express will also be giving views of the valley on Saturday from 11:30 to 4 pm. What a better vantage to see the leaves change throughout the valley! The fun continues in the evening, as the local venues bring in some of the best entertainment the area has to offer!
JAKARTA, Indonesia — Indonesia’s anti-graft commission has arrested the governor of conservative Aceh province on suspicion of receiving bribes, an official said Wednesday.
Irwandi Yusuf was among 10 people arrested Tuesday evening in separate locations in Aceh, said Febri Diansyah, spokesman for the Corruption Eradication Commission.
Diansyah said investigators seized about 500 million rupiah ($35,000) in cash. The other nine arrested included a district chief and two assistants to officials.
Yusuf, a former leader of the rebel Free Aceh Movement, known as GAM, was elected governor for a second time in 2017.
Yusuf was flown Wednesday morning to the Indonesian capital and taken to the headquarters of the anti-graft commission for questioning.
Aceh is the only province in Muslim-majority Indonesia governed by Islamic Shariah law.
Police in Utah wound motorbike rider sought in 2 robberies
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Police in Utah say an armed robbery suspect on a motorcycle was shot and wounded by an officer in a town southeast of Salt Lake City.
Cottonwood Heights police tell the Deseret News the 6:15 a.m. Tuesday shooting occurred when an officer headed to work confronted a man on a motorbike identified as a suspect in robberies at two grocery stores in Sandy.
The wounded man was hospitalized with injuries that were not believed to be life-threatening.
It was the second police-involved shooting in less than 24 hours in Utah.
Police say a man was shot and killed by officers in the Salt Lake City area after allegedly robbing a convenience store, stealing a police truck with a K-9 dog inside, crashing into other vehicles and wielding a gun when confronted by officers.
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Plunging bond prices in an obscure corner of the Asian credit markets are starting to worry investors.
In recent weeks, yields on more than a dozen U.S. dollar bonds issued by Chinese local governments have surged as their prices dropped sharply on concerns of potential defaults.
The issuers are known as local government financing vehicles,...
While West Niagara Agricultural Society volunteers had planned a free pond skate at the ag centre on Mud Street, the warm temperatures and rain Saturday brought were more conducive to a polar bear swim. Regardless, the show must go on, and the group manned the snack counter inside Richardson Hall, giving away snacks and hot chocolate.
Back (L to R) Annette Van Marrum, Carol and Fred Lowden, and Clark Young. Front: Maleka Deittrick, Zac Van Marrum, Brenda Gilchrist and Jennifer Mott.
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Ellen Piepenbrink thought she was in love. The then 20-year-old, who had just found out she was pregnant, was excited about becoming a mother.
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NEW CASTLE, Pa. (WYTV) – A New Castle woman has died after she was hit by a vehicle on Thursday afternoon.
At 4:41 p.m., police were sent to E. Washington Street near Allen Street.
Police said a woman was hit by a vehicle while standing in the street. It was snowing heavily and the accident occurred in a dark area between street lights, according to the New Castle City Police Department.
The victim was identified as 51-year-old Anna Martinez. She was taken to UPMC Jameson Hospital, where she died as a result of her injuries.
Police are investigating.
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – A fun and unusual tradition to raise money and awareness for Special Olympics New York is coming up this week.
Law enforcement officers from all over the Capital Region will climb up to the roof of their local Dunkin Donuts on Friday in an event called Cops on Top.
In return for a donation, customers will get a coupon for a free coffee.
The following Capital Region Dunkin’ Donuts locations will be participating:
1425 Washington Ave, Albany
749 Hoosick Street, Troy
1003 Troy Schenectady Road, Latham
135 W. Campbell Road, Rotterdam
1900 Curry Road, Schenectady
2060 Western Ave, Guilderland
97 Troy Road, East Greenbush
92 Saratoga Street, Cohoes
Upper Broadway, Ft. Edward
365 Dix Avenue, Queensbury
509 State Route 67, Malta
194 Church Ave, Ballston Spa
Anything over $20 will get you a free t-shirt.
The initiative raised nearly $15,000 since it started two years ago.
Linux 4.13 rc5
Things are progressing pretty normally. rc5 is smaller than rc4 was,
and nothing looks particularly scary for this release window.
Let's hope it stays that way.
The diffstat looks normal too, with just over 40% driver updates, and
just under 40% arch updates. Although the reason the arch updates show
up that highly is actually largely a single MIPS BPF JIT file that had
gotten lost (somebody forgot to "git add" it, methinks), and that got
fix up here.
Outside of drivers and architecture, it's the usual random stuff:
networking, core VM, header files and some scripting. And various misc
one-liners.
Shortlog appended, you can get something of an idea of what's been
going on from it - lots of small details being fixed up.
Go forth and test, and everything says that we'll get 4.13 out in our
usual timely manner.
Linus
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The Latest on a U.S. veteran returning a fallen Japanese soldier's flag to the man's relatives (all times local):
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A U.S. World War II veteran has returned to a fallen soldier's family a Japanese flag he took from the man's body 73 years ago.
Marvin Strombo knew the calligraphy-covered flag was more than a keepsake of the war. It was a treasure that would fill a void for the dead man's family.
The flag he handed over Tuesday to Sadao Yasue's siblings is the first trace of their brother. The Japanese authorities only gave them a wooden box containing a few rocks, a substitution for the remains that have never been returned.
Strombo has said he also plans to explain to Yasue's relatives how their brother died.
April 24 (Reuters) - CONSILIUM AB:
* CONSILIUM ESTABLISHES COMPANY IN CANADA Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
Part three of Headline Planet's Best Pop Hits of 2016 countdown features songs by Lukas Graham, Fifth Harmony, Drake, Sia, and ZAYN. All five singles, notably, reached #1 at pop radio.
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The government is being urged to introduce legal drug consumption rooms in a bid to reduce the number of drug related deaths - which have reached an all-time high in the UK.
Beijing and Hong Kong have approved a new cross-border bond trading program, called bond connect, hoping to attract a new wave of foreign investors to buy Chinese onshore bonds. The platform is similar in theory but differs in execution to the existing stock connect between Hong Kong and the mainland, which allows foreign investors to purchase mainland stocks.
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Oregon wine has never been weirder or wilder, and it's finding a new audience tired of its parents' pinot. There's never been a better time to drink Oregon wine.
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March 30 HAL Trust:
* Net income for 2016 amounted to 871 million euros ($934.06 million) (11.25 euro per share) compared with 630 million euros (8.14 euro per share) for 2015
* Nav based on market value of quoted companies and liquid portfolio and on book value of unquoted companies, decreased by 317 million euros in 2016
* Net asset value on December 31, 2016 amounted to 12,754 million euros
* Proposed dividend per share over 2016 amounts to 7.10 euro (2015: 6.50 euro) Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9325 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
Suspect in stabbing death says it was self-defense
BOSTON (AP) — The suspect in a deadly stabbing inside a Boston barbershop has been held without bail, but his lawyer says he was acting in self-defense.
Rudy Jean-Baptiste pleaded not guilty Wednesday to murder in the stabbing death of 41-year-old Mackenson Henry inside the La Familia Barber Shop in the city's Hyde Park neighborhood Tuesday.
Police say the men argued outside, then both ended up inside.
Henry was taken to the hospital with stab wounds to his upper torso where he died.
The 28-year-old Jean-Baptiste had fled by the time officers arrived, but was arrested several hours later.
Superintendent-in-Chief William Gross (grahs) says the men apparently knew each other and neither was a barbershop employee.
Jean-Baptiste's attorney said Henry "attacked" his client and left bruises all over his body.
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Police Department teamed up with the Clarksville Housing Authority to deliver 437 (255 Elementary, 182 High School) school supply bags loaded with back to school goodies.
Members of the Clarksville Housing Authority and Clarksville Police Department visited 232 residences in Lincoln Homes, Summit Heights, Edmondson Ferry, Caldwell Lane, and Maddox Circle to make deliveries. generously donated by several local area individuals/businesses.
It turned out to be a great opportunity for officers to meet some of the housing residents in a positive manner and build community relations.
The sponsors who generously donated the school supplies were: National Council on the Aging, Bobby Outlaw Disposal Service, Albert Lee & Sons, TNT Towing, Mark Hood & Sons, Lyons Pest Control, Apothecary Associates, Roto Rooter of Clarksville, Wade Sensing, F&M Bank, Cumberland Bank & Trust, Clarksville Auto Parts, Brian Harris Insurance Agency, and Jacqueline Peterson.
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Spain sealed their place in the 2018 World Cup as Group G winners after storming to a 3-0 win over Albania on Friday with a ruthless first half display, while nearest challengers Italy were held to a draw by Macedonia.
Valencia forward Rodrigo Moreno marked his first international start by opening the scoring in the 16th minute, chesting down an outrageously stylish pass from Isco to swivel and fire into the top corner.
Real Madrid midfielder Isco then shot high into the net in the 23rd to complete an equally impressive move of short floor passes between David Silva and Koke, while Thiago Alcantara scored the third three minutes later with a thumping header from a pinpoint cross from debutant Alvaro Odriozola.
The only downside for Spain was a shaky performance from Gerard Pique, who was booed by large sections of the Alicante crowd every time he touched the ball following his support for last Sunday’s referendum on Catalan independence and was substituted by Lopetegui after an hour was up.
Cristiano Ronaldo could face a four to 12-game ban for pushing referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea after being shown a controversial red card in Real Madrid’s 3-1 Spanish Super Cup, first leg win at Barcelona.
Madrid intend to appeal the second yellow card shown to the World Player of the Year for diving eight minutes from time when he went down inside the area under pressure from Samuel Umtiti, in a bid to free Ronaldo to play in Wednesday’s second leg.
Ronaldo received his first yellow card for removing his shirt in celebration at firing Madrid into a 2-1 lead.
“We will see if we can do something so that he is available on Wednesday,” said Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane.
However, Ronaldo’s reaction to the 10th red card of his career could see him miss the start of the La Liga season after the referee reported he had been pushed.
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Dubai's ruler has announced that the sheikhdom which is home to the world's tallest skyscraper will build a new 1,400-berth marina and massive lighthouse along its coast.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum made the surprise announcement Monday about the Dubai Harbor.
The harbor is planned to be over 20 million square feet (1.86 million square meters) and will include a cruise ship port and terminal. The project also will include a 135-meter- (443-foot-) tall lighthouse.
Meraas, a developer backed by Sheikh Mohammed, will build the project between Dubai's Jumeirah Beach Residence neighborhood and the man-made Palm Jumeirah archipelago.
Authorities offered no cost estimates for the project.
Dubai is the commercial hub of the United Arab Emirates, an oil-producing nation squeezed in recent months by low crude prices.
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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — A bomb squad has been deployed to investigate a suspicious package in downtown Indianapolis.
According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, the suspicious package was discovered at the Indianapolis Transit Center located near Washington and Delaware streets.
IMPD said explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) has been dispatched to the area.
WASHINGTON, July 4 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump again accused the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries on Twitter on Wednesday of driving gas prices higher and urged its members to do more.
"The OPEC Monopoly must remember that gas prices are up & they are doing little to help. If anything, they are driving prices higher as the United States defends many of their members for very little $´s. This must be a two way street. REDUCE PRICING NOW!" Trump wrote on Twitter. (Reporting by Doina Chiacu; Editing by Leslie Adler)
Hatcher Pass Road Closed Due to Avalanche
Alaska Native News Mar 19, 2018.
An avalanche of natural origins occurred on Hatcher Pass Road came across the roadway at mile 15.5 near Archangel at 8:30 am and the road was closed at approximately 9 am and will remain closed for the next 24 hours as avalanche specialists assess the area.
Through last night, approximately 11 inches of snow has fallen and additional natural avalanches are likely, and human-triggered avalanches are very likely. More snow is likely throughout the day.
Everyone is urged not to access the area, drive or ski up the road run. High avalanche conditions are likely at all elevations.
Travelers can expect large avalanches in many areas or large avalanches in specific areas.
Snow depth in Hatcher pass was recorded at the 8-foot mark at 9:48 am.
The Kodi HTPC/multimedia software has revamped support for Wayland as an alternative to the X.Org Server on Linux thanks to Google Summer of Code developer Philipp Kerling.Several years back was Kodi Wayland support that fell into disrepair and was removed , but now Philipp has been spending the summer on rewriting the Wayland support so that it's almost on-par with the windowing support under X11.Those curious about the GSoC 2017 adventure in porting Kodi back to Wayland can be found via this Kodi.tv blog post There's the pull request outstanding for merging the Wayland support into mainline Kodi. Hopefully it will end up landing soon.
CHARLOTTE – Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools changed the end of the grading period for student report cards to Jan. 24, due to school closings for severe weather.
K-5 report cards will be sent home Feb. 9. Middle and high school report cards will be sent home Feb. 16.
The literacy portion of the K-2 report card has been consolidated based on teacher and parent feedback.
Due to these revisions, the grades for the first quarter do not appear on the revised version but have been filed at the school for permanent record.
The identity of the man whose body was found near Fetcher Park in Steamboat Wednesday morning has been released. The body of 49-year-old Kevin Fleeman, was discovered in a field east of the park, 50 yards from the railroad tracks. Fleeman was reported missing last week after he failed to show up for work. An autopsy of Fleeman’s body has been scheduled for today.
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POMONA — An 80-year-old wheelchair-bound man fell into a pool and drowned Saturday in Pomona, authorities said.
The fatal accident happened at 5:25 p.m. at 8 Los Coyotes Drive, according to Los Angeles Fire Department Dispatch Supervisor Art Marrujo.
“The man fell in to the water and his family couldn’t get him out right away,” Marrujo said.
“We had a call for service at that location about an 80-year-old man who fell in the water,” Pomona police Sgt. Anthony Catanese said.
Catanese said it was his understanding the man drowned.
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First responders spent today battling an inferno.
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SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO — A registered sex offender was arrested early Sunday on suspicion of exposing himself to two women, according to the South San Francisco Police Department.
Police responded around 7:10 a.m. to reports of a man exposing himself in the 300 block of South Maple Avenue. The man was identified by authorities as 55-year-old Shamsher Rai of San Bruno.
Police found Rai hiding near a closed business, where he was identified as a registered sex offender currently on parole. He was arrested on suspicion of indecent exposure and violation of parole and booked into San Mateo County jail, police said.
A police officer was able to clean up a bunch of nails found in the roadway of Ellicott Street and Ellicott Place, Batavia, a few minutes ago.
When the nails were first discovered, he requested a public works crew to the scene but canceled the call after getting the nails picked up.
This is the second incident today involving nails found in a road. There was a report about three hours ago of nails in the roadway at Bank Street Road and Assemblyman R. Stephen Hawley Drive.
New Era Publication Corporation (NEPC) has sponsored the Red Cross Society of Namibia with N$177,000 to help the Society carry out its humanitarian activities in the country. The Namibia Red Cross Society plays a crucial role in assisting with disaster management and healthcare provision in the country.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Vanderbilt has added a Big Ten flavor to its football team with the addition of former Ohio State wide receiver Alex Stump and ex-Michigan long snapper Scott Sypniewski.
The Commodores also announced they have added offensive lineman Saige Young from Dodge City (Kansas) Community College. Sypniewski and Young are eligible to play for Vanderbilt this season. Stump must sit out the 2017 season due to NCAA transfer rules.
Sypniewski, a graduate transfer, becomes Vanderbilt’s most experienced long snapper. He played 36 games with Michigan over the last three years.
Stump caught only one pass for Ohio State last season after redshirting in 2015.
Vanderbilt now has three former Big Ten players. The Commodores earlier added Illinois transfer Ke’Shawn Vaughn, a running back who will sit out the 2017 season due to NCAA transfer rules.
The University at Buffalo takes on the Florida State Seminoles at 6:45 p.m. in the second round of the NCAA tournament (ESPN2).
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LOS ANGELES (WISH) — A Columbus Fire Department Battalion Chief bought home some medals after competing in the 2017 World Police and Fire Games.
Battalion Chief Mark Ziegler brought home a gold medal in the 100 meter hurdle event, setting a world record time in the men’s 50-54 age bracket. Ziegler also won a silver medal in the 400 meter hurdles.
Ziegler had the opportunity to connect with acquaintances he met at previous games as well.
“We’re from all over the world , but when we see each other at the games, we’re just firefighters and police officers,” said Ziegler. “It’s like a family reunion with some minor language barriers.”
The competition took place in Los Angeles this year and was Ziegler’s fourth appearance.
The event was held this year from August 6 and ends on August 16 and attracts an average of 10,000 participants from over 60 countries.
CLOSE Lt. Gov. Ray Tenorio speaks on the importance of donations raised through The Salvation Army's Red Kettle campaign during a kickoff ceremony at the Agana Shopping Center on Friday, Nov. 24, 2017. Rick Cruz/PDN
Barista/cashier Kaelene Manibusan, 19, rings up a customer's drink order, at the Port of Mocha Coffee House store location, near the Dulce Nombre de Maria Cathedral Basilica in Hagåtña, on Tuesday, Oct. 18. (Photo: Rick Cruz/PDN)
Port of Mocha Guam is hosting their annual "Coffee for Charity" event in support of The Salvation Army.
Customers will be able to go to any Port of Mocha location on island between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. today, Dec. 12 to avail for free coffee. Any holiday beverage, size tall, is free with a donation of any amount to The Salvation Army.
Port of Mocha owner Sanjay Dewan said all proceeds of the event will benefit The Salvation Army.
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The following land transactions were recorded in the Marion County Chancery Clerk’s Office during the week of Jan. 22:
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• Wendy Fay Carmichael to Joseph M. Anderson, Tyler C. Anderson, Bryce H. Amacker and Grayson C. Amacker for property.
He walked it off, he’s a hockey player. Side note: THIS GUY IS 55 YEARS OLD!!!
Tom is in London filming Mission Impossible 58 (or 59, lost track). He is known for not using a stunt double which is admirable, but the dude isn’t getting any younger.
Niskanen had an assist in Thursday's 5-4 shootout win over Ottawa.
The veteran defenseman also finished with a plus-1 rating and two shots. A capable puck-moving defenseman, the Stanley Cup-winner has had four straight 30-point seasons and should be a solid producer once again in all formats.
Though gang violence remained high this year, only one homicide involved gang members or associates. It didn't stem from a gang rivalry but a personal dispute, police and witnesses said.
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The West Vigo boys basketball team won their season-high fourth straight game, winning 65-52 at West Vigo.
Taylor Swift has won long-awaited vindication after a jury decided that a radio host groped her during a pre-concert photo op four years ago.
After a weeklong trial over dueling lawsuits, jurors determined Monday that fired Denver DJ David Mueller assaulted the pop star by grabbing her backside during a backstage meet-and-greet.
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The six-woman, two-man jury also found that Swift’s mother and radio liaison were within their rights to contact Mueller’s bosses.
Mueller sued the Swifts and their radio handler, Frank Bell, seeking up to $3 million for his ruined career.
Just before closing arguments, the judge dismissed Taylor Swift from Mueller’s lawsuit and drastically reduced the amount Mueller could collect.
The singer-songwriter said in her countersuit that she wanted a symbolic $1 and the chance to stand up for other women.
First quarter recap
Saline didn’t waste any time grabbing a lead. The Hornets defense forced a three-and-out to start the game, and junior running back Brendan Munday rushed for a 38-yard touchdown a few plays later for a 7-0 lead.
Pioneer also was forced to punt on its next drive from deep in its own territory, but a bad snap led to a loose ball in the end zone, and Saline recovered for a touchdown.
The Hornets then attempted an onside kick and recovered. Andrew Diuble capped the drive with a 21-yard touchdown catch from Cole Daniels.
Pioneer fumbled deep in its own territory, and Saline capitalized once again – this time on a 6-yard touchdown rush from Diuble, giving the team a 28-0 lead with 2:44 remaining.
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) -- The New York Yankees have acquired NL MVP Giancarlo Stanton from the Miami Marlins.
The Yankees announced the trade Monday, getting the slugger and cash from Miami for Starlin Castro and two minor leaguers, right-hander Jorge Guzman and infielder Jose Devers.
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Stanton is still owed $295 million over the final decade of his record $325 million, 13-year contract. The outfielder was to be introduced later Monday at baseball's winter meetings.
The 28-year-old Stanton led the majors with 59 home runs and 132 RBIs last season.
The 27-year-old Castro was an All-Star last season, hitting .300 with 16 homers and 63 RBIs. There's speculation the Marlins will try to trade him to the New York Mets.
The 21-year-old Guzman was 5-3 with a 2.30 ERA in Class A Staten Island. The 18-year-old Devers hit .245 in the Dominican Summer League and the rookie Gulf Coast League.
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MIFFLINBURG -- Hundreds came out for the annual Mifflinburg Safety Fair in Union County.
The safety fair is held every year at the community park as families get the chance to visit with local police, fire, and EMS crews.
Kids could even check out the inside police cruisers.
"It's a fantastic event to kick off summer in the park. We have a great community park and we love to use it for events like this. To see several hundred people out visiting with one another and enjoying themselves is a fantastic feeling for the community," said Mifflinburg Mayor Dave Cooney.
This is the eighth annual safety fair in Mifflinburg.
Iowans are asking GOP lawmakers to reconsider proposed budget cuts they say would be devastating for the state's farmers, students and most vulnerable citizens. Members of the public and lobbying groups spoke Monday at a Capitol hearing, criticizing proposed reductions they say will hurt vital services.
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Ammad reaches UAE Open semis
KARACHI: Pakistan’s Ammad Fareed reached the semi-finals of $5,000 5th UAE Open at Indian Social & Cultural Centre, Abu Dhabi, on Friday.
Unseeded Ammad, who recently won NSW Open, stunned fifth seed Sajad Zareian of Iran 8-11, 11-9, 6-11, 11-7, 11-3 in 60 minutes in the quarter-finals.
Earlier, he had surprised fourth seed Matias Tuomi of Finland 10-12, 14-12, 17-15, 11-4 in 75 minutes in the first round.
He will play against second seed Edmon Lopez of Spain in the last-four stage. Top seed Ammar Altamimi thrashed Pakistan’s Zeeshan Khan 11-8, 11-2, 11-2 in 25 minutes in their quarter-final.
In the first round, unseeded Zeeshan had stunned seventh seed Sandeep Ramachandran of India 11-3, 2-11, 11-7, 11-8 in 55 minutes. Eighth seed Robert Downer of England won against Pakistan’s qualifier Ali Bokhari 11-9, 11-7, 11-13, 11-1 in 50 minutes.
The Roanoke, Va., Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of a self-storage project at 1001 Williamson Road S.E. on Monday despite opposition from some community members. Developer Jim Cherney intends to replace the vacated Shepherds Auto Supply building with a three-story facility that would feature an overnight-delivery center on the first floor, according to the source.
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MIDLOTHIAN, Va. (AP) — The Virginia medical examiner’s office has determined that a 28-year-old man found dead in a car in a Walmart parking lot died from inhaling cans of compressed air.
The man was found dead in June outside a Walmart in Midlothian. He had been dead several days before his body was discovered.
The medical examiner determined that he died from the toxic effects of inhaling Difluoroethane, a halogenated hydrocarbon used as a propellant in products designed for dusting electronic equipment and air brush painting. Authorities have said such products have been used by people looking for a cheap, quick high.
Chesterfield police Capt. Michael Louth said several cans of compressed air were found inside the man’s car.
The man was serving in the National Guard about the time of his death.
MTel’s board of directors elects new chairman
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Magyar Telekom’s Board of Directors has elected Dr. Robert Hauber as its Chairman, who is currently Senior Vice President Finance Europe of MTelʼs parent Deutsche Telekom, according to a press statement sent to the Budapest Business Journal.
Kerstin Günther, who previously chaired the Board of Directors, resigned from her position effective from April 7, as Hauber was elected by the general meeting of April 7, 2017.
Hauber has served Deutsche Telekom for ten years as a senior finance executive in several management positions, such as a Member of the Board of Directors of T-Mobile Czech Republic, as well as Chief Financial Officer, Vice Chairman of the Executive Management Board and Member of the Board of Directors of Slovak Telekom.
Since July 2016, Hauber has served as Senior Vice President Finance Europe at Deutsche Telekom, where he is responsible for financial management in Europe.
The Trump administration's decision to withdraw from the Paris Agreement last week was regarded as a step backward for Alaska. Following the president's decision, Gov. Bill Walker announced that "Alaskans know our landscape is changing at an accelerating pace.
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The notice by police that 72 drivers were ticketed is good to hear but this needs to happen as a matter of course – everyday! Plus nobody needs to hear about it.
The public will feel it. The police do too much lip service and PR on everything – WHY? You know, BP, policing is a real joke in the Bahamas.
They drive around with their emergency lights on. What is that about? The element of surprise is lost! They hold roadblocks only when the thugs commit murder.
They come out with speed guns when too many people die in accidents and they come out near the end of the month when car licenses expire. They are too predictable!
The public-at-large doesn’t respect them. I’m gonna be 50 next year and it’s the same old ting for a half a century.
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Matt and Connor survived Memorial Day Weekend shenanigans and take a look at which 2017 rookies are ready to make a huge 2018 impact. ESPN's Booger McFarland joins the show to discuss his move to MNF coverage and more. Later on the guys close out the show answering your #DraftonDraft questions.
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It’s a fact that nobody knows more about—or loves— hair products than the curly-textured among us. Which brings us to this bit of good news: There are now more and better options to emphasize, nourish, and style wavy, curly, and coiled strands than ever. The days of trying to “tame” your hair is in the past. Now it’s all about embracing natural texture and bringing it out in the best possible way. Still, nobody ever said having curly hair is simple, so Glamour ’s beauty team and our expert panel of stylists put all the creamy cowashes and lightweight hair creams to the test, whittling them down to these products that’ll enhance all types of textured hair. Meet your new curl heroes here.
A Sunrise Beach man facing 14 felony sex-related charges, including seven counts of incest and one count of statutory rape involving a victim under the age of 14, will soon find out if his case will be moved out of Morgan County. 56-year-old Shayne Lance Garretson, who is free on a $150-thousand bond, also faces six counts of statutory sodomy, recently, was granted a change of judge for the case. A motion is now scheduled to be considered today for a change of venue. All 14 of the charges date back to November, 2012.
Also seeking a change of venue from a case being heard in Morgan County is 50-year-old Isaac John Folsom. Folsom faces charges dating back to April of 2016 and April of this year which include rape or attempted rape, sodomy or attempted sodomy and two counts of unlawful possession of a firearm…all four charges are felonies. Folsom remains free on a $75-thousand bond.
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OROVILLE (CBS13) – Cal fire crews have stopped forward progress of a wildfire west of Oroville on Wednesday.
#ParFire[update] 50 acres. Rapid rate of spread. Air resources and more engines requested. pic.twitter.com/qR50rMKoVD — CAL FIRE Butte Unit/Butte County Fire Department (@CALFIRE_ButteCo) July 4, 2018
The scene is off Par Four Way and Highway 162.
A Cal Fire spokesperson says the fire has burned 100 acres so far.
More information to come.
LONDON (AP) — Prince William has brought Lady Gaga on board with in his efforts to persuade people to be more open about their mental health and crush the stigma associated with the issue.
The heir to the throne released a video on Tuesday in which he speaks with the pop superstar in a FaceTime call from his home in London to her home in Los Angeles.
William says it is “time that everyone speaks up and really feels very normal about mental health. It’s the same as physical health.”
Lady Gaga says that talking more openly about mental health would allow people to feel like “we are not hiding anymore.”
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BERLIN — German authorities say Spanish police have arrested a suspect in the killing of a woman in Berlin in May.
Berlin prosecutors said Wednesday that the 38-year-old man was arrested a day earlier and his extradition to Germany is being sought
The 30-year-old victim, Melanie Rehberger, was found dead in a park next to a railway line in the north of Berlin on May 27, two days after going missing during a work break.
Prosecutors said the suspect, who had been living in Berlin but didn’t have a fixed address, fled the country after the killing. The man wasn’t identified by name.
Prosecutors said evidence found at the crime scene was clearly matched to the arrested suspect.
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Plymouth Argyle’s penultimate game of the regular season has been chosen for coverage on Sky Sports.
The game, which is against Scunthorpe United, could be a big one as both teams have hopes of a place in the end of season play-offs.
The Iron currently sit sixth in the League One table and Argyle are seventh.
The original fixture between the two teams was postponed on Easter Monday because of heavy rain.
Many Argyle fans had already made the journey to Scunthorpe and were unhappy with referee Scott Oldham, for postponing the game at 11.45am.
But now those who can’t make the rearranged date will be able to watch the game from the comfort of their own sofa, or a local pub.
The game is to be played at Glanford Park on Tuesday May 1, with a 7.45pm kick-off time.
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LAVAL, Que. — Charlie Lindgren stopped all 26 shots he faced to lead the Laval Rocket to a 3-0 victory over the Belleville Senators on Friday in the American Hockey League debut for both teams.
Michael McCarron led the Laval (1-0-0) offence with a goal and an assist and Daniel Audette and Nick Deslauriers also scored for the Montreal Canadiens' new AHL affiliate. The team moved from St. John's, N.L.
Danny Taylor stopped 22 shots for the Senators (0-1-0), who moved to Belleville from Binghamton, N.Y.
The Rocket were 1 for 3 on the power play. Belleville failed to take advantage of eight chances with the man advantage.
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The Psychedelic Furs’ roots date back the late ’70s, when they emerged from England’s booming post-punk scene, but most listeners associate them with a very different era. Thanks largely to Pretty in Pink , the title track for the John Hughes-Molly Ringwald smash teen movie, the Furs will forever be synonymous with the ’80s. The group broke up in 1991 before reuniting a decade later, but 16 years later that reunion has yet to yield a new studio album. Maybe that’s for the best: It ensures that they remain, as always, stuck in the ’80s.
Champaign-Urbana Special Recreation intern Kyle Shartzer labels a prize while working Friday at Hays Recreation Center near some of the thousands of eggs that are part of today's event at West Side Park. All week long, energetic bunnies have been laying plastic eggs near downtown Champaign.
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If parliamentary elections were held now, the ANO movement of Prime Minister Andrej Babiš would still come out on top, according to a new poll by the STEM agency. The June poll shows ANO winning 32 per cent of the vote, down just shy of a percentage point (pp) since April.
The upstart Pirates have lost the most ground in the past two months, over 3pp, and would now win only 10.2 per cent of the vote. Another opposition party, the Civic Democrats, are up 1.8pp since the last STEM survey, with the centre-right party now polling at 15.5 per cent.
Support for ANO’s coalition partner, the Social Democrats, is up nearly 1pp, according to STEM, with the centre-left party now polling at 7.9 per cent. The Communists, whose support Mr. Babiš needs to survive a confidence vote set for July 11, are polling at 9.1 per cent, up half a percentage point since April.
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YOLA—The Lamido Adamawa, Dr. Muhammdu Mustapha, has tasked traditional rulers to use their experiences to fast track development and propagate peaceful coexistence in the country.
He said: “As the custodians of the people, your wealth of experience is most needed now that the hate speech has become the order of the day.”
Mustapha made the call in Yola, weekend, during the turbanning of former Managing Director of Nigeria Ports Authority, NPA, Engr. Omar Suleiman, as the new Dokaji Adamawa.
In his acceptance speech, Engr. Suleiman expressed support for constitutional review to better the lots of traditional institution which, he noted, played a vital role in ensuring peace in their domain.
Former Military Administrator of Plateau State, Gen. Aliyu Kama (retd.), and his Birnin Kebbi counterpart, Adamu Aliero, were among the dignitaries that graced the occasion.
Fresh off The Greatest Showman's three Golden Globes nominations, Zendaya turned heads with three striking outfit changes in one morning.
After exiting The Today Show, the Spider-Man star's stylist, Law Roach, posted a picture of her with the affectionate caption, "My very own GOLDEN GLOBE." Although the star claims her fashion choice on the release day of the Golden Globe nominations was a "accidental reference," her Giuseppe di Morabito gold coat dress, metallic heels and glowing makeup personifies the glamour and hue of the award show.
As the sun rose, the actress was radiant in this glimmering gold ensemble, but little did we know this was just the beginning of her one-woman fashion show, which took part throughout the rest of the day.
Burglars were disturbed when they attempted to steal from a Gissing garage.
Police are now appealing for information after the attempted burglary, which happened in Rectory Road at about 2.30am on Friday morning.
An unknown number of suspects attempted to enter an unlocked garage.
Anyone with information should contact police on 101.
Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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NATIONAL CITY, Calif. — A suspect in a hit-and-run that killed an 81-year-old pedestrian on a South Bay street turned himself in Tuesday, authorities reported.
Twenty-year-old Efrain Black of San Diego surrendered at National City Police Department headquarters Tuesday afternoon, NCPD Sgt. Chris Sullivan said.
The young man was allegedly behind the wheel of a dark-colored sedan that struck a man walking his dog across the 2200 block of East Fourth Street about 6:45 p.m. Monday.
Medics took the pedestrian to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead, according to the county Medical Examiner’s Office. His identity was withheld pending family notification.
2 men stabbed during domestic dispute in Palatine
Two men were stabbed during a domestic dispute Sunday in northwest suburban Palatine.
Just after 10 p.m., officers responded to a report of a man with a knife at an apartment in the 1300 block of East Wyndham Circle, according to Palatine police.
They found two men inside the apartment suffering from what appeared to be stab wounds, police said. While one officer applied pressure to the more serious wound, another officer located a person nearby who witnesses said was also involved in the incident.
The two men who were found stabbed in the apartment were taken to Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, police said. One man was treated and released, while the other remains in stable condition at the hospital.
One person is currently custody, police said. The investigation is ongoing.
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During the month of November, we received approximately 2402 pounds of donated food and provided assistance to 127 people. This included 11 new clients, 34 under the age of 18 and 39 over the age of 55, supplementing the nutritional needs of each person for an entire month.
PLEASE NOTE: Pantries will be on the first and third Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays during the month of December to enable us to have it just before Christmas Day, rather than just after.
December pantry dates and times:
Sundance – Mon., Dec. 4 and 18, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Moorcroft – Tues., Dec. 5 and 19, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Hulett – Wed., Dec. 6 and 20, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Any Crook County resident who has a need for food may come to any of the three pantries for assistance. If you have any questions, or if you would like to volunteer or make a donation to the Pantry, please contact the Council of County Services at 290-0436 or PO Box 1381, Sundance, WY, 82729.
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Devlin Barrett, who broke the news that the Special Counsel is investigating President Trump for possible obstruction of justice, says that Robert Mueller is talking to senior officials.
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METHUEN, Mass. — Authorities in Massachusetts say a 10-month-old baby had to be revived twice after she was exposed to fentanyl.
Police arrived at the Methuen residence early Saturday afternoon after receiving a report of a child not breathing.
First responders took the child to Lawrence General Hospital, where police say she stopped breathing twice and had to be resuscitated. She was later airlifted to Tufts Medical Center in Boston, where she's in stable condition.
Authorities say hospital tests indicate the baby had the potent synthetic opioid fentanyl in her system.
The Department of Children and Families says it has taken custody of the baby. The incident remains under investigation.
Mayor Stephen Zanni says, "The opioid epidemic knows no boundaries.''
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Atlanta residents advocating for criminal justice reform have seen little improvement. In Georgia, drug and property convictions account for 60 percent of Georgia's prison population, compared to the national average of 35 percent.
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Following the use of their signature torches by neo-Nazis and white supremacists in Charlottesville, Tiki brand would like to separate itself from the people who bought their product en masse.
The white nationalists marched through Charlottesville with lit tiki torches on Friday night, ahead of a planned Unite the Right rally on Saturday. The violent clash left three dead and many injured.
Tiki brand posted on Facebook on Saturday that it does not support the Unite the Right rally; rather, its products are meant to bring people together, under the warm glow of a tiki torch.
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It’s not the first brand that has made a public statement distancing itself from the alt-right. Fred Perry, purveyor of polo shirts, made a similar statement after the Proud Boys adopted its tops as a uniform.
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WASHINGTON (AP) - Sales of new US homes jumped 4 percent in March, propelled by a surge of buying in the West.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Those who know the suspect in Tennessee’s Waffle House shooting say Travis Reinking began displaying erratic behavior years before police say he showed up nearly naked at the Nashville restaurant and killed four people with an assault-style rifle.
Friends and relatives have told authorities that the onetime construction crane operator was excellent at his work but that he suffered from delusions, sometimes talking about plans to marry singer Taylor Swift. He was arrested outside the White House last year after asking to speak to President Donald Trump, and his bizarre actions seemed to intensify in recent days.
Reinking is charged in Tennessee with four counts of criminal homicide after Sunday’s attack. He’s been jailed without bond.
Why does Cam Newton give away footballs after he scores? Here, he gives the ball to Joseph Hunsucker, 5, of Rock Hill, SC, as he is being held out by Matt Bowen. David T. Foster III dtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
SALT LAKE CITY — Anti-police brutality groups in Utah are livid after a prosecutor this week determined police were legally justified in a fatal shooting of a black man captured on body camera.
Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill said Friday that while one video appears to show Patrick Harmon shot from behind as he ran from police, a slowed-down version shows he pivoted toward officers with a knife.
Officer Clinton Fox told investigators Harmon threatened to stab him before he fired the fatal shots. Body camera video shows Harmon shot at close range after Fox yells, "I'll f....ing shoot you."
The 50-year-old Harmon died Aug. 13 after he tried to run away following a stop for biking without a light.
Lex Scott, a Black Lives Matter organizer in Utah, said the community wants the district attorney to resign.
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Marjorie Ellen Ryan-Poynor, 50, died at 2:15 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, at Saint Louis University Hospital.
Memorial Mass will be 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 14, at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Alton. Burial will be at St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Godfrey.
Gent Funeral Home in Alton is handling arrangements.
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Crews spent several hours trying to get a grass fire south of Saskatoon under control on Monday evening.
The call came in just before 6 p.m. from Highway 60. Winds were pushing the flames southeast towards two homes.
It took crews from Saskatoon, volunteer firefighters from Merrill Moon Lake and neighbours to contain the blaze, which travelled over three properties before it was declared under control at 8 p.m.
In the end, no structures were damaged, and no injuries were reported as a result of the fire.
The cause of the blaze is still under investigation.
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Jose Mourinho criticised the atmosphere at Old Trafford and revealed: It’s not Pompey.
Speaking to Sky Sports after Manchester United’s 2-0 victory over Huddersfield today, the Red Devils boss described Old Trafford as a ‘quiet’ stadium.
Mourinho then contrasted United’s ground to Fratton Park.
He remembers the atmosphere at PO4 when he was in charge of Chelsea as being ‘absolutely incredible.’
‘It’s not Portsmouth,’ Mourinho told Sky Sports when talking about the Old Trafford atmosphere.
‘I remember Portsmouth – such a small stadium, the atmosphere was absolutely incredible.
‘In here, the atmosphere is a bit quiet and there is not very (much enthusiasm). But the players like to play at home.’
Canadian Music Week returns to assault the eardrums, livers and sleep schedules of Toronto music fans for six days straight this Tuesday and, as usual, there’s far too much going on in the clubs for any one person to properly absorb.
Still, one has to try. And since combing through the hundreds of band names on the CMW schedule in search of a potentially life-changing gig or two can be an overwhelming task, we thought we’d offer a few friendly nudges in the right directions.
A word of warning, though. While a CMW wristband will get you into most of the showcases listed below, there are many gigs going on this week that only accept a limited number of band and badge holders, and others that are ticketed entirely separately. It’s probably worth your while to check ahead before making the trek to the venue.
And now, your daily dose of CMW 2017 hot picks.
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* Says it plans to invest 15.3 million yuan to set up a pharma institute and 6.8 million yuan to set up a Chinese patent drug JV with partners
The Capital Press reports that mountain snowpack was at 110 percent of normal as of Friday, compared to two years ago when several regions in the state were well below 100 percent. Scott Pattee with the Natural Resources Conservation Service in Mount Vernon attributes this year's healthy snowpack to cooler temperatures and above normal precipitation.
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BEIRUT (AP) - Syrian President Bashar Assad is threatening to attack a region held by U.S.-backed Kurdish fighters in northeastern Syria if talks fail to bring the area back under Damascus' authority.
Assad said in an interview with Russia Today television which aired on Thursday that the U.S. troops, who operate air bases and outposts in the Kurdish-administered region, will have to leave country.
He says he has opened the door to negotiations with the Kurdish-run administration while also preparing to "liberate by force."
Forces loyal to Assad, who is backed by Russia and Iran, and the Syrian Kurds have clashed sporadically over the eastern oil province of Deir el-Zour. They led rival fronts against Islamic State militants last year, and they maintain a protracted front against each other along the Euphrates River.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Spain’s Caixabank:
* SAYS LOOKING AT OPTIONS FOR THE SALE OF STAKE IN BPI‘S BFA
* CAIXBANK HOLDS A 84.5 PERCENT IN BPI, WHICH HAS 48 PERCENT STAKE IN BFA Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting by Madrid Newsroom)
This property is for sale. This flat contains 4 rooms including 3 bedrooms and has a livable surface of 138 m². It is recently built. It is possible to add a parking space. The building has a lift and offers a view on a garden ; furthermore, it is located close to a park. The property is bright. This flat contains a separate WC. It has 1 living room, a dressing room and a cellar.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Cannimed Therapeutics Inc:
* CANNIMED COMMENCES LEGAL ACTION AGAINST THE AURORA HOSTILE BID; FILES PROXY AND DIRECTORS’ CIRCULARS; URGES SHAREHOLDERS TO VOTE THEIR GREEN PROXY IN FAVOUR OF THE NEWSTRIKE ACQUISITION, AND TO TAKE NO ACTION TO REJECT AURORA’S HOSTILE BID Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bangalore.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com)
Bracho was recalled from Triple-A Reno on Monday.
Bracho will take the place on Jake Barrett on the roster and in the bullpen. Aside from a couple of rough outings earlier in the year, Bracho has been solid for the big club. In seven appearances (eight innings) since the beginning of June, the 25-year-old owns a shiny 1.13 ERA and 6:2 K:BB.
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More than 75performers from 19 countries will flock to the Wilson Center this weekend forits annual Guitar Festival. On Friday and Saturday, the venue will hostsemi-final and final competitions in four categories—Classical, Fingerstyle,Jazz and Rock-Blues—all of which are free and open to the public. The eventwill also feature three nights of headliners: The Beijing Guitar Duo onThursday, Aug. 17; Antoine Dufour and Mike Dawes on Friday, Aug. 18; and KevinEubanks (longtime guitarist for Jay Leno’s Tonight Show Band) on Saturday, Aug.19.
April 16, 2017, 9:26 AM | Just over half a mile from Rome’s Trevi Fountain is Villa Aurora. Built in 1570, it is currently presided over by a princess born in San Antonio, Texas. The former Rita Jenrette, now Rita Boncompagni Ludovisi, Principessa di Piombino, gives Mo Rocca a tour of her art-filled home, and of her life, which wound from her marriage to a Congressman whose career ended in scandal, to posing in Playboy, to her marriage to an Italian aristocrat.
Sorbonne - Boulevard Saint-Michel. This beautifully renovated apartment on the fourth floor of a fine late 19th century corner building enjoys open views. It comprises a double facing living/reception room bathed in sunshine thanks to several large windows, a kitchen with dining facilities, a master suite with a bath/shower room, two further bedrooms and a shower room. Ample fitted storage space. With two maid’s bedrooms and two cellars.
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Randy Rainbow riffs on The Sound of Music in his latest video after a thorough grilling of Kellyanne Conway, who defends accused Alabamian child molester Roy Moore, who may or may not be elevated by voters in the special Senate election tomorrow.
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IMPHAL, Mar 19 : Integrated Rural Development Service Organisation will be organising a six week training on ‘Entrepreneurship Development Programme on Food Processing’ at the training centre of the organisation from March 26 to May 5.
A press release issued by the organisation has invited all interested candidates from Thoubal district.
It stated that the training form could be collected from the office of IRDSO during office hours while adding that the filled in forms should be submitted on or before March 22.
Interview for selection of candidates will be held on March 24 at 11 am at the office of IRDSO, Wangjing.
CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (WAND) – A woman whose SUV took a hit from a train is facing a misdemeanor DUI charge.
Champaign County deputies told The News-Gazette that the 29-year-old woman, who had an infant in the vehicle with her, moved her car onto ungated train tracks Saturday night near Sadorus (County Road 800 E near 650 N) and became stuck as a train approached. The newspaper says the train collided with the left front of the SUV.
Deputies say the woman “inadvertently” left the road before becoming stuck on the tracks.
The woman and the child went to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The paper says both should be out of the hospital at this time.
The News-Gazette says law enforcement told it the deputy responsible for the crash report did not have it complete before taking regular days off. Investigators didn’t want to release the woman’s name without the finished report.
Deputies did not say how intoxicated or how the woman was or how her SUV ended up stuck.
× New Haven Public Safety non-emergency phone lines restored after not working
NEW HAVEN — Police said the public safety non emergency phone lines have been restored after not working for almost three hours.
Police officials release a statement Monday morning that said, “The non-emergency phone line (203-946-6316) and its many roll-over extensions are not working. The 911 system is working. Until further notice, the public should use the city’s ten-digit emergency number (203-781-8200) for police, fire and EMS. Service technicians are working to restore the downed service.”
Around 1 p.m., Police released another email stating that, “The non-emergency phone line (203-946-6316) and its many roll-over extensions are working.”
The Writers on Writing series brings best-selling authors to campus to talk about their published work, their process and their craft.
Poet and fiction writer Chrissy Kolaya, whose debut novel Charmed Particles was recognized by Booklist for adeptly building “a magnetizing, deeply perceptive tale," will be featured. Her work has been included literary journals and anthologies of poetry. She teaches writing at the University of Minnesota Morris.
The Writers on Writing series is presented by the Mount Mary University Master of Arts in English program.
This event is free and open to the public. Space is limited, so reserve your spot today.
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If you were one of the unlucky users who had an iPhone 8 screen replaced by a third-party, only to update to iOS 11.3 and have it stop working, Apple has released an update that fixes your phone.
With the release of iOS 11.3.1, Apple specifically addresses the issue in the release notes and warns against using non-genuine replacement displays in the future.
Users impacted by the issue can update your phone by connecting your iPhone to iTunes and checking for updates. Everyone else can go to Settings > General > Software Update to install the new update.
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Brian Ortega submitted Cub Swanson at UFC Fight Night Fresno in a name making fight. He talked about the bout and the strategy that got him the win. Check it out.
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SOCHI, Russia May 3 Russia will resume grain exports to Turkey within the next few days after resolving issues with Ankara that had been restricting supplies, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Arkady Dvorkovich said on Wednesday.
Dvorkovich, speaking after President Vladimir Putin held talks with his Turkish counterpart Tayyip Erdogan in the Russian resort of Sochi, also said that some Russian restrictions on tomato imports from Turkey would remain in place "in some form" for the next three to five years.
Turkey, traditionally the second largest buyer of Russian wheat after Egypt and the top buyer of its sunflower oil, imposed what Moscow regarded as prohibitively high import tariffs in March. (Reporting by Denis Pinchuk; Writing by Vladimir Soldatkin; Editing by Andrew Osborn)
A while back I showed you some tiny speckly art (artist trading card sized). Now, here are a couple of postcards. They were done earlier in 2017.
What is next, a giant speckly painting?
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President-elect Donald Trump is doubling down on Russia hacking skepticism as he says he will reveal “things that other people don’t know.” Is he preparing to reverse the Obama administration’s sanctions when he takes the oath of office in just 18 days? NBC’s Kristen Welker reports for TODAY.
A seemingly infinite amount of MMA events happen around the world each week. The likes of the UFC and Bellator get the overwhelming majority of attention from media and fight fans, but arguably the most brutal fight finishes come from the regional scene.
FloCombat.com broadcasts many of those local events, and in conjunction with The Blue Corner, brings the top 10 finishes from June. Among the highlights are a limb-wrenching submission by Pat Gilbridge at Cage Titans 34, a knockout that sends a mouthpiece flying courtesy of Caleb Spence at LCS 25, and much more.
Watch the video above and tell us your favorite in the comments below. And check out the full top-10 list at FloCombat.com.
The Blue Corner is MMAjunkie‘s official blog and is edited by Mike Bohn.
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ORLANDO, FL (WESH) A Florida man and his wife were burned Sunday when the woman lit a cigarette, sparking an explosion of a propane barbecue grill being transported in her SUV.
The wife lit a cigarette as they left a barbecue at the Central Florida Fairgrounds. The grill exploded moments later, police said.
Police said the grill was turned on and the propane tank was open in the back of the red Kia Sorento as the couple left the barbecue.
The blast caused the driver to crash into a pole. The vehicle sustained extensive damage.
The couple was rushed to Orlando Regional Medical Center, with injuries described as not life-threatening, police said.
Police said the grill was turned on and the propane tank was open in the back of the red Kia Sorento as the couple left the barbecue.
ATHENS – The draft bill on the legal recognition of gender identity will be introduced at the parliament plenum on Monday (Oct. 9) at noon, with the debate lasting until Tuesday, when it will be voted on at 13:00, Parliament President Nikos Voutsis said on Friday, speaking to journalists.
Voutsis said he believed that the article of the bill allowing 15-year-olds to change their gender under conditions will be clarified and “possibly strengthened”.
“We will find ways to implement it and for everyone to agree,” he said. ?We will have a very interesting debate on a particularly serious issue for the modernization of legislation and society, around which strong arguments, objections and different views have been raised,” he added.
Asked about the Church?s criticism of the bill and whether it will affect the vote of some MPs, Voutsis said there will be time in parliament for all issues to be raised, adding that all lawmakers, political leaders and parties will have to decide responsibly on the bill.
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ROGER KIMBALL: Trump and the end of the beginning. “There is a small pen of chihuahuas yapping wildly that Trump should be impeached because, because, because—the doggies will get back to us later with a reason. (The real reason is simply that they don’t like Mr. Trump.) Were that to happen, it would precipitate the gravest crisis since South seceded. But I don’t expect it to happen. Why? Because Trump is succeeding like gangbuster nearly everywhere: judicial appointments are one thing all his supporters point to, but there is also his roll-back of the regulatory burden, his plan to cut taxes, to ditch and replace Obamacare (it’s happening), his enforcement of the immigration laws, his revitalization of the military, and on and on. The man has had a startling string of successes, though the media won’t tell you that.”
Tuttosport claim that OM - who have also been linked to Mario Balotelli of late - have been watching Niang, who first cut his teeth with Caen before joining Milan.
Torino are not against a move, and could be willing to accept a loan-to-buy kind of deal.
The 23-year-old hasn’t been all that he was cracked up to be, scoring only four times in the current campaign as Sinisa Mihajlovic was sacked and replaced by Walter Mazzarri.
The French youth - who represents Senegal at international level, and is talented enough to leave his mark in this summer’s World Cup - used to belong to Milan, where he was promising for a couple of seasons before losing his starting job.
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General Motors' potential sale of its Opel/Vauxhall operations to PSA Group has led to fears that factories in the UK may be shuttered. The UK, where Opel cars are sold as Vauxhalls, is GM's fourth-biggest market after the U.S., China and Brazil.
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Damian Lewis, is that you?
The Billions star was spotted on the set of his new film, Run This Town, in Toronto on Monday looking a little different than usual.
In the snaps, Lewis shows off the drastic transformation he went through to play Toronto's former mayor, Rob Ford. He is seen wearing heavy make-up and prosthetics as he walks down the street, quite a departure from the handsome Brit's usual appearance.
While this look is a far cry from Lewis' past roles as a soldier-turned-traitor on Homeland or as a hedge fund king on Billions, he has never been afraid to transform into a character.
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She was fast asleep on an overnight flight, but when she heard the announcement on the PA system, she simply couldn’t ignore it. Somebody needed assistance, and it was down to her to provide it.
Courtney Donlon is a 22-year-old nurse who stepped on board a JetBlue plane in May 2017. However, her journey from Las Vegas to Newark was set to be far from the peaceful flight she’d expected.
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As the hours passed, she decided to try and get some sleep. However, it wasn’t long before Donlon was woken up. As she came round, she realized that some kind of drama was unfolding on the plane.
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MONTREAL — The leader of the Coalition Avenir Quebec says he wants to form an energy alliance with Ontario and the Atlantic provinces if he becomes premier this fall.
Francois Legault's plan would involve building additional power lines to Ontario, the northeastern United States and even the U.S. Midwest.
Legault's Coalition has been riding high in recent opinion polls, with at least one indicating he would have formed a majority government had the election been held when the survey was conducted.
The election will be held Oct. 1.
Legault is hoping the allure of affordable electricity will persuade Ontario to join the alliance, while he believes its creation would put an end to decades of squabbles between Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador over electricity.
TORONTO — The Progressive Conservatives are asking the Ontario Provincial Police to investigate millions in ineligible expenses — including scuba gear and raccoon traps — filed by nine power generators in the province.
Auditor general Bonnie Lysyk reported last week that the generators claimed up to $260 million in ineligible costs between 2006 and 2015, though the Independent Electricity System Operator says it’s closer to $200 million.
The expenses were claimed under a program designed to pay power generators for fuel, maintenance and operating costs when the IESO puts them on standby to supply energy.
The IESO has recovered $168 million of those billings that were deemed inappropriate.
Progressive Conservative Todd Smith has now written to the OPP to ask them to investigate, saying the abuses were so egregious that a second look by law enforcement is prudent.
The OPP did not immediately respond to a question about whether or not they will look into it.
Kate Middleton is a great many things. She's a Duchess, of course. She's a mental health advocate. She's the owner of the most enviable hair around. But first and foremost, she's a badass.
She may not be the first person most think of when it comes to toughness—all those riding boots and blazers don't exactly scream edgy—but as a mother she's as impressive as it gets. The Royal has endured not one but two pregnancies with Hyperemesis Gravidarum, the morning sickness so severe it's in a class by itself—and now she's embarking on a third.
Her experiences carrying both George, now four, and Charlotte, two, reads almost like a horror novel. The disease is characterized by nausea and vomiting, which can occur as often as every 10 minutes and last throughout the entire 40 weeks. It often requires extra hydration and nutrition supplements, and that's exactly what happened with Prince George.
Actor and experienced pilot, Harrison Ford was involved in a near serious plane incident involving a 737 passenger plane.
Ford was instructed to land on runway 20-L at John Wayne Airport in California, but accidentally aimed for a taxiway. He flew just over the top of an American Airlines passenger plane.
The 74- year old actor immediately asked air traffic control, “Was that airliner meant to be underneath me?”
Controllers informed Ford that he had landed on a taxiway and not the intended runway. This sort of incident is a violation of Federal Aviation Administration safety rules, according to sources.
The FAA has begun a full investigation into the incident, that could result in a warning letter or suspension of his pilot’s license.
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LAST spring, Swedes got a tantalising offer: If they subscribed to Sweden's biggest telecom provider, Telia Co AB, they could have unlimited access on their mobile phones to Facebook, Spotify, Instagram and other blockbuster apps.
Swedish regulators tried to put a stop to it
Aug 14(Reuters) - RUCH CHORZOW SA:
* SAID ON FRIDAY THAT ITS Q4 2016/2017 REVENUE WAS 3.0 MILLION ZLOTYS VS 1.8 MILLION ZLOTYS A YEAR AGO
* Q4 2016/2017 NET LOSS WAS 2.1 MILLION ZLOTYS VERSUS PROFIT OF 2.7 MILLION ZLOTYS A YEAR AGO
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NEW YORK — Arizona coach Ariel Prieto and the Diamondbacks have been fined by Major League Baseball for his wearing an Apple Watch in the dugout during the NL wild-card win over Colorado.
MLB announced the discipline Friday, two days after the game.
The commissioner’s office said in a statement that it interviewed Prieto and examined his watch and cellphone. It said it “found no evidence that Mr. Prieto used the Apple Watch or cellphone for any purpose in the dugout, nor any baseball-related communication on either device, during Wednesday’s game.”
Prieto and the team were fined because he violated a regulation, and MLB will donate the fine money to hurricane relief efforts in Puerto Rico.
Last month, the Boston Red Sox were fined by MLB for using an Apple Watch to relay signs to hitters.
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When Rima Das started shooting for Village Rockstars, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival last month, she had no idea where the script was going or how it would get there. That shows in the film — and not in a bad way. This is a film that meanders along at the pace of life in rural Assam, where it is set. Villagers work in the fields, animals graze, women do housework and bring home provisions; families gather at village fairs, listening to music and eating snacks; and children go to school and then hang out with friends to play, climb trees, fight, ...
Khartoum, May.30 (SUNA) - Interior Minister, Engineer, Ibrahim Mahmud Hammed, met, Wednesday, at his office, the Commissioner for the Refugees, Engineer, Hamad Al-Jezouli and reviewed with him the situation of the registration of the refugees in Khartoum and the states .
The refugees Commissioner, in press statements has affirmed the continuation of the registration process, adding that the meeting also discussed the voluntary repatriation of the Sudanese refugees from Chad according to the Tripartite Agreement signed by Sudan, Chad and the UNHCR which witnessed the return of 300,000 refugee from Chad to the voluntary repatriation villages in the states of Darfur .
He said the agreement has also contributed to the voluntary repatriation of 3 thousands of Chadian refugees to their areas of origin .
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× ‘Duck Dynasty’ Robber Sentenced to Prison
MIDDLE SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP — A man will spend at least four years in prison for a robbery spree in the Poconos.
Oscar Rodriguez was sentenced Monday to four to 10 years in prison.
Rodriguez had pleaded guilty to committing three armed robberies in 2016.
Investigators said Rodriguez robbed the Wayne Bank in Middle Smithfield Township twice while wearing a “Duck Dynasty” Halloween costume and armed with a handgun. He got away with over $5,000. He also robbed a Subway last October.
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A U.S. Sailor with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa instructs Senegalese Gendarme on casualty care during a three-week training evolution in Diamniadio, Senegal, Sept. 23, 2017. The Sailor was part of a team of U.S. Marines who were in Senegal to instruct the Gendarme in entry control points and vehicle control points. SPMAGTF-CR-AF is deployed to conduct limited crisis-response and theater-security operations in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Staff Sgt. Rebekka S. Heite)
STEWIACKE, N.S. — Police say an 89-year-old pedestrian is dead after being struck by a pickup truck at a crosswalk in Nova Scotia.
RCMP say the man was walking on a marked crosswalk in Stewiacke on Friday evening when he was hit by a pick-up truck.
They say the man was sent to a hospital in Truro with serious injuries.
Police say he was later transported to the QEII Health Sciences Centre in Halifax, where he died on Saturday morning.
Colchester District RCMP say the roads were covered in snow at the time of the crash.
Encarnacion's injury is being labeled a right ankle sprain and he is being further evaluated, Zack Meisel of The Athletic Cleveland reports.
If this is indeed the diagnosis after tests are complete, the Indians will breathe a sigh of relief, as it seemed like it could have been much more serious. Of course, even if it is just a sprain, it may be serious enough cost him some or all of the remaining postseason games. His status will be updated after the results of tests on his ankle are released.
Country Mart at 2304 Farrs Bridge Road in Easley celebrated their one year milestone anniversary on Jan. 4
On Jan. 16, the community gathered to celebrate the grand opening of Kolache Factory at 3609 SC 153 in Powdersville with a ceremonial ribbon cutting.
All Clear Plumbing celebrated their grand opening on Jan. 18 at 18 Piedmont Highway in Piedmont. Welcome to the area!
A ceremonial ribbon cutting at Grace Cathedral Ministries on Jan. 23 celebrated their grand opening. They are at 200 Assembly Drive in Powdersville.
Congrats went out on Jan. 25 to Dr. Lori Carnsew on her one year milestone anniversary for Verity Primary Medicine at 118 S. Pendleton Street in Easley.
Stacy Francis made it as far as the live shows when Simon Cowell’s talent show went to the US in 2011, and made it to the fourth week after being mentored by Nicole Scherzinger.
However it was the following year that she really hit headlines; when she was reported to have fallen out with Whitney Houston very shortly before her death.
A source told Daily Star: “This is going to drag up some painful memories for Whitney’s loved ones.”
With Ray J - a former lover of Whitney’s - also thought to be heading to Borehamwood, it seems bosses are hoping for more salacious revelations.
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The new edition of Al Qaeda’s online propaganda magazine, known as Inspire, calls on its followers to target trains in the US and Europe, identifying three methods of attack: the train’s compartments, derailments or assaults on stations.
However, a Department of Homeland Security bulletin reviewed by Fox News indicates there is no credible or imminent threat.
“…the TSA Office of Intelligence and Analysis (TSA-OIA) is not aware of any current or credible plots to attack transportation within the United States; however, TSA-OIA remains concerned with terrorist organizations’ efforts to conduct attacks against transportation,” the August 11 intelligence report states.
The magazine, written in English, provides step-by-step instructions, similar to previous issues that coached terrorists on homemade bombs.
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One of the several smaller but commercial-sized biotechs that has been around for decades but is yet to truly emerge as a profitable enterprise, Vertex Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:VRTX), is a $37 billion market cap stock. It was one of the early rational drug design companies. With 96% of the shares held by institutions, the public is apparently little involved in trading the stock. However, there are close to 20,000 Seeking Alpha members who have VRTX on a watch list, and certainly many others who follow it, at least from time to time, consistent with the sophistication of Seeking Alpha members.
Wall Street moved higher Wednesday, capping a strong run in January and clinching the Dow’s best winning streak since 1959.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 72 points to 26,149. The S&P 500 advanced 1.4 points to 2,823. The Nasdaq Composite was up 9 points at 7,411.
Despite a pullback to start the week, the Dow and S&P 500 completed their best January performances since 2016. The indexes also posted their 10th consecutive monthly gains—the strongest run in nearly 60 years.
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The quarterfinal line-up is complete at the 2018 World Cup as we head into a two-day break before those matches start on Friday.
We have news from Uruguay‚ Sweden‚ France and a sign of the dominance of Europe and South America growing stronger.
URUGUAY SWEAT ON CAVANI
Uruguay have suffered a potential blow with the news that striker Edinson Cavani is likely to miss training ahead of the World Cup quarterfinal against Argentina on Friday.
That makes him a major doubt for the clash in Nizhny Novgorod‚ which would be a huge blow to the South Americans’ chances‚ according to France midfielder Blaise Matuidi‚ who was a teammate of Cavani’s at Paris St Germain.
With the country's first offshore wind farm up and running for the past six months, labor and environmental advocates are looking toward future collaborations on even larger projects. “Many years of hard work ensured that these were good quality union jobs that paid good solid wages,” said Kimberly Glas, executive director of BlueGreen Alliance, a coalition of labor unions and environmentalists, as a chartered boat neared the Block Island Wind Farm on Tuesday.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court appears divided over Texas’ appeal to preserve congressional and legislative districts that a lower court struck down as racially discriminatory.
The justices heard arguments Tuesday in the latest round of court action over Texas electoral districts that began in 2011.
At issue are two congressional districts and statehouse districts in four counties.
The liberal justices seemed favorable to minority voters and civil rights groups that challenged the districts. The court’s conservatives appeared to lean toward the state. Justice Anthony Kennedy said nothing to indicate where his potentially decisive vote would fall.
The justices last year kept the challenged districts in place, even after the lower court ruling. Texas held primary elections in those districts in March.
“We’re trying to clean up,” said Corine Moorhead, a former Ridgefielder living in the Virgin Islands.
Moorhead, who worked at the town recreation center’s front desk and also as the Ridgefield Press office receptionist, said there was a curfew on St. Thomas, where she’s been staying at her daughter’s house on relatively high ground.
People on the island can be out and about 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., she said.
She said full power restoration isn’t expected on St. Thomas until next year sometime.
“We have electric wires that run all over. A lot of them are down,” she said. “We live with lamps like the days of Abraham Lincoln. It’s like camping.”
She said she’d heard the media was reporting that people on the island were “foraging for food, drinking dirty water and going around with cutlasses” as weapons — none of which is true, she said.
“I don’t know who those people are talking to,” she said.
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WAUKESHA COUNTY — Two left lanes are closed on westbound I-94 at Elm Grove Road because of a traffic incident. Drivers are urged to avoid the area as delays build. As of 11:55 a.m., the backup extended to 84th St. near the Pettit National Ice Center.
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TEMPE, Ariz. — The death of a woman who was struck by a self-driving Uber SUV as she crossed a street in suburban Phoenix is the event that many in the auto and technology industries had been dreading.
The crash on Sunday night in Tempe marked the first death involving a fully autonomous test vehicle and could have far-reaching consequences for the new technology.
The crash led Uber to immediately suspend all road-testing of such autos in the Phoenix area, Pittsburgh, San Francisco and Toronto.
The Volvo was in self-driving mode with a human backup driver at the wheel when it hit 49-year-old Elaine Herzberg.
Nikkei rises, insurers lead gains on higher bond yields
TOKYO, Feb 15 Japan's Nikkei share average rose near six-week highs touched earlier in the week on Wednesday, as shares of insurers soared after comments from U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen boosted U.S. and global bond yields.
PHOENIX — The stage won’t be too big for Adam Griffith on Monday night. Pressure? A football game, albeit a national championship game, isn’t pressure, not where Alabama’s place-kicker has...
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Jemele does not think they are going to win and Quincy makes a bet with her. She also explains that she was not fired from ESPN, that her new job, The Undefeated, is owned by ESPN and why she made that decision.
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In this photo taken Jan. 26, 2018, Mike Moy, an assistant plant manager for Lehigh Hanson Cement Group, inspects a Kespry drone he uses to survey inventories of rock, sand and other building materials at a mining plant in Sunol, California. Robots are coming to a construction site near you. Tech startups are developing self-driving bulldozers, survey drones and bricklaying robots to help the construction industry boost productivity, speed and safety as it struggles to find enough skilled workers. Terry Chea AP Photo
April 17 (Reuters) - Sanderson Farms Inc:
* Sanderson Farms Inc announces production agreement with House of Raeford Farms
* Sanderson Farms will purchase, process and sell chickens grown by House of Raeford Farms through mid-December 2017
* Sanderson Farms may elect, under terms of agreement, to process chickens on a fee basis rather than purchasing them
* Estimates additional volume of processed pounds from arrangement for St. Pauls processing plant will be 20.4 million pounds in Q3 2017
* Sees additional volume of processed pounds arrangement will generate for St. Pauls processing plant will be 26.3 million pounds in Q4 2017
* Sees additional volume of processed pounds arrangement will generate for St. Pauls processing plant will be 12.4 million pounds during Q1, 2018 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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A Cringleford man will appear at crown court tomorrow after being charged with the murder of Peter Wrighton.
Alexander Palmer, 23, of Freesia Way, Cringleford, was charged early this morning and appeared in front of magistrates in Norwich later the same day.
It comes after 83-year-old Mr Wrighton, from Banham, received fatal stab wounds in woodland near East Harling on Saturday, August 5.
The Street in East Harling remains closed whilst the investigation continues and officers are still working in the area, providing reassurance, speaking with witnesses and conducting house to house and CCTV enquiries.
Detectives are also searching and forensically examining a number of locations which are linked to the ongoing investigation.
Palmer will appear at Norwich Crown Court tomorrow at 9am.
We've been working all day to see how much it will cost you to travel with the gamecock men's basketball team to New York City.
This is for a two person trip for people who would leave Friday and return Tuesday.
A round trip flight out of Charlotte $200 per person - for a total of $400.
The men play in Madison Square Gardens, where a three-star hotel nearby for $605 for four nights.
The big item - tickets.
The cheapest pair was available for 1400 dollars per ticket... coming in at nearly $3,000.
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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (WFLA/KDLT) – A South Dakota St. Bernard has set a world record for having the longest tongue for a dog.
According to the Guinness World Record, Mochi’s tongue measures 7.31 inches.
The previous record was held by a Pekingese whose tongue measured 4.5 inches.
Mochi’s owner says while her dog is happy, she has some breathing problems because her tongue is so long.
Mochi also slobbers more than usual when she’s nervous.
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Reg A+ 'Mini-IPOs' Make Headway With Small Companies
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 9:29 PM EDT) -- Long an afterthought in the scheme of capital-raising options, Regulation A offerings are beginning to find favor with issuers as an alternative route to public markets often described as mini-IPOs, two years after new rules expanding their benefits took effect.
Data show that Regulation A deals — commonly dubbed “Reg A+” because the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act in 2012 raised the funding limit for these offerings to $50 million from the prior $5 million cap — are growing after decades of dormancy since the Securities and...
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× Man cleared of killing 2-year-old daughter after 7-year-old son confesses
FORT WORTH, Texas – A capital murder charge against a North Texas man in the 2015 death of his 2-year-old daughter has been dismissed after prosecutors learned her older brother admitted to causing the death.
Anthony Michael Sanders, 33, was accused of smothering Ellie Mae Sanders at their home in the Fort Worth suburb of Watauga. Investigators believed Sanders held his hand over her mouth out of anger for her interrupting his computer games.
Jailed since April 2016, Sanders denied responsibility. He said he found his daughter not breathing after his son, then 5, reported she wouldn’t wake up.
The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reportsprosecutors recently learned the boy, now 7, had told his mother that he had hit his sister with a pillow and the pillow was too heavy to remove from the girl’s head.
However, the boy’s mother reportedly told prosecutors that she does not believe her son’s statement.
LA is a “great big freeway”, or car park, depending on the view from your windscreen, but the City of Angels is also home to Hollywood, the muscles and tans on show at Venice Beach, and the shopping opulence of Rodeo Drive.
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UNITED NATIONS, April 28 United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told the U.N. Security Council on Friday that he is alarmed by the risk of military escalation on the Korean Peninsula.
"The absence of communication channels with the DPRK (North Korea) is dangerous," he told the 15-member council. "We need to avoid miscalculation and misunderstanding. We need to act now to prevent conflict and achieve sustainable peace." (Reporting by Michelle Nichols and Lesley Wroughton; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
× Gun shots rung in Mobile’s Shoppes at Bel Air mall
MOBILE, Ala. — Shots were fired Monday night at a Mobile mall after an altercation, according to Mobile Police.
Police reported a call came in around 8:30 p.m. after an argument escalated between two men inside Victoria’s Secret. One man pulled a gun from his waistband and fired multiple shots. The bullets hit a kiosk machine across from the store.
One witness told police she heard three shots, while another heard nine.
Police say both men fled from the scene.
No injuries were reported.
Police are continuing to investigate.
MACON, Georgia (41-NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb Public Affairs Officer, Chris Floore made a visit to the 41-Today studio. He spoke about selfie day tomorrow throughout Macon-Bibb. He is urging people to take a selfie at any government building and post it. He also spoke about the new Coastal Plain League baseball team coming to town. He answered a question about commissioner Joe Allen and his idea to have Macon-Bibb Animal Control give away animals for free. Check out the entire interview with anchor Ty Wilson.
Ideally situated on almost ten acres and bordered by the rushing waters of West Lake Creek, this 8 bedroom estate offers serenity behind the gates of Pilgrim Downs paired with the convenience of Edwards' restaurants and boutique shops just minutes away. Lush landscaping and beautiful Aspen groves create a scenic backdrop to the generous outside living areas. A mere 10 minute drive, Beaver Creek Resort beckons those who venture out of this paradise for a bit more adventure on skis.
SHERIDAN — The annual Dead Swede Hundo will challenge cyclists June 2 in Sheridan. The bike race includes three course options — 100 miles, 40 miles or 18 miles.
Registrations are still available through May 30 for prices ranging from $65 to $110. Following the races, a street dance will take place in front of the Black Tooth Brewing Company.
For more information on the races and street dance, see thedeadswede.com.
Taxes are due tomorrow, and if you don't file and pay your taxes, you could face some consequences.
Everyone's tax situation is different, but here are some of the things that might happen if you don't submit your 2016 tax returns by the filing deadline of Tuesday, April 18.
First, there are different penalties for not filing your taxes and not paying them, says Lisa Greene-Lewis, certified public accountant and TurboTax blog editor.
Vladimir Putin scolded the US Senate Saturday for voting to tighten sanctions against Russia.
“It will, of course, complicate the Russian-American relationship,” the Russian president said in an interview. “I think it is harmful.”
The bill, which passed the Senate 98-2 on Thursday, is meant to punish Russia for its alleged interference in the 2016 election. It would require congressional approval of any changes to current sanctions and would allow for additional strictures on Russian shipping and mining companies.
The measure must still pass the House and be signed into law by President Trump.
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Volkswagen has announced recently that, by the middle of the next decade, it will be building more electric vehicles under the Volkswagen ID name, and it’s already showcased two of them in the past year (at least, in concept form): the ID and the ID Buzz. And it may be preparing to showcase its third EV concept at the upcoming Shanghai motor show this week.
The company teased this photo on its media website this week, referring to the all-wheel-drive concept as “the brand’s first electrically powered crossover utility vehicle (CUV) – a four-door coupé and sport utility vehicle (SUV) in one.” There’s not much information on the vehicle, but VW says it will have the range of a gasoline-powered car and will have full autonomous capability – so you know it’s nowhere near production ready.
I live in a shared house which has a shared broadband connection via a cable modem. I would like to have my own NAS however I am unhappy about connecting this in the lounge where my house mates could tamper with it.
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Rick Rochefort of Blue Earth, MN, pled guilty to “Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine),” a serious misdemeanor, stemming from a traffic stop by the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office on November 18, 2017. Rochefort was sentenced to serve 10 days in the Winnebago County Jail and ordered to pay a $315.00 fine, applicable surcharges and court costs. Rochefort’s driver’s license was revoked by the DOT.
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As of the end of the first quarter of 2018, more than 600,000¹ children remain enrolled in formal schooling (including early childhood education) representing a gross enrolment rate of 61.8% for Syrian children. More than 20,000 Syrian students are enrolled in higher education programmes in Turkey, with the Government of Turkey continuing to subsidize the tuition costs of these students. Despite the good progress made in providing access to education, more than 350,000 children and adolescents still remain out of school and the demand for higher education outstrips the number of available scholarships.
The number of NGOs who have signed protocols to implement education support programmes has increased during the first quarter of 2018, which will potentially enable the sector to support more refugees to have access to relevant learning opportunities.
TOLEDO, Ohio — An Ohio zoo's polar bear is off to Chicago to find love.
The Toledo Zoo says its 21-year-old female bear named Nan has been moved to the Brookfield Zoo near Chicago to see if she will breed with the zoo's male bear.
Nan moved into her new home this week where she's separated by a fence from her potential mate named Hudson.
The Brookfield Zoo says the bears will spend a little time getting to know each other before moving in together.
The move was arranged by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and its polar bear species survival program.
Suicide bombers attacked the main peacekeeping base in Somalia’s capital on Monday, killing at least three Somali security officers, police said. Islamist al Shabaab militants, who want to topple the Western-backed government, said they carried out the assault near Mogadishu’s main airport, an area used by several embassies, aid groups and telecoms companies. One bomber … Continue reading Suicide Bombers Attack Peacekeepers’ Somali HQ, Three Dead
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DENVER — The San Francisco Giants placed right-hander Jeff Samardzija on the 10-day disabled list with shoulder tightness.
Samardzija left his start Tuesday after throwing 23 pitches and giving up two runs in the first inning. He's 1-4 with a 6.56 ERA this season.
The 33-year-old Samardzija said the shoulder ailment is one that "comes and goes. It's one of those things, where you have to deal with it."
To take his place on the roster, the Giants recalled righty Tyler Beede from Triple-A Sacramento. Beede made two starts with San Francisco in April, going 0-1 with a 8.22 ERA.
He was selected by San Francisco in the first round of the 2014 draft.
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The New York Times says Facebook's chief information security officer is leaving in August .
The newspaper, citing current and former employees it did not name, said Alex Stamos will leave after a disagreement over how the social network should deal with its role in spreading misinformation.
It said Stamos pushed to do more to investigate and disclose Russian activity and that he stayed to oversee transferring some 100 people in his group to other divisions.
A Facebook spokeswoman did not address whether Stamos is leaving, although she pointed to a tweet in which Stamos says he's still fully engaged at Facebook but that his role has changed.
It's been exactly one year since the New Hampshire Courts began a major change in how felonies are prosecuted. Traditionally, each felony offense had to make its way through two courts: local courts, with police prosecutors, then superior court, with county prosecutors, before it could be resolved.
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Champaign attorney Matthew Peek recalls the scariest flight he ever took while serving in the Air Force.
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* Vanguard Group's former CEO Bogle on CNBC - stocks are expensive; good time to raise capital
* Vanguard Group's former CEO Bogle on CNBC - will have lower inflation in future
You still seem to be having trouble striking the correct balance between your work and your domestic commitments. Try setting aside a fixed time for your career and a fixed time for your family and don’t let either one encroach on the other.
CHARLOTTE - Grant Flanders and Matt Hall wrap up one last video from inside the Spectrum Center after K-State knocked off UMBC 50-43 to earn a spot in the Sweet 16.
Stay tuned to KSO for another edition of Coffee with Chris - with K-State assistant Chris Lowery - as well as more video of the Wildcats' latest win and another episode of The KSO Show, all coming today at K-StateOnline.
A local resident of Charlottesville who did not wish to be identified, wipes tears from her eyes at a vigil for those killed and injured when a car plowed into a crowd of counter-protesters. REUTERS/Jim Bourg
ST. GEORGE — Dixie State University will break ground on a Human Performance Center at noon on Wednesday, Oct. 25, in the Student Activities Center parking lot, the site of the new facility.
The Utah Legislature appropriated $25 million over two years for the 155,000-square-foot building, which will house academic programs in exercise science, sports and recreation management, health administration, and population health. The facility will also be equipped to host local, regional and state high school games, the Huntsman World Senior Games and community-sponsored sports events.
It will also feature basketball courts that convert to indoor soccer venues, a fitness center, a track, a climbing wall and a 50-meter swimming pool with deck space.
Following the groundbreaking ceremony, attendees can take virtual tours of some of the room, view architectural renderings and models and enjoy light refreshments.
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The Cabinet approved a proposal by Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Development Minister Mahinda Amaraweera, to establish a think tank forum for the progress of the fisheries sector.
The forum would include economists, environmentalists, lawyers, marine engineers, Naval and wave architects, social welfare representatives of the fisheries and tourism industries, and fishermen.
The forum is expected to formulate a policy for sustainable use and management of Sri Lankan marine resources towards achieving economic development.
At least 188 civilians have been killed in U.S.-led strikes against ISIS targets in Iraq and Syria since the operation began in 2014, the U.S. military said in a statement Monday.
The Combined Joint Task Force, in its monthly assessment of civilian casualties from the U.S. coalition's operations against the militant group, said it was still assessing five reports of unintentional deaths from four strikes in 2016 and one from 2015 .
The group has estimated about 2,100 civilians have been killed in Iraq and Syria since the coalition's campaign started.
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“Hotel Artemis” filmmaker Drew Pearce told us he was as surprised as anybody to cast Oscar winner Jodie Foster in the first film he directed.
“People have asked me, ‘Did you have Jodie Foster in mind for your directorial debut?,’ ” he told us at a Quad Cinema premiere.
“I didn’t have f - - king Jodie Foster in mind! Like how do I think I would get Jodie Foster? That would be insane,” he said.
Also at the Cinema Society event were guests including Zachary Quinto, who’s in the film, and Debra Messing.
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Serena Williams will have to wait a little longer for her first match of 2017 after rain curtailed play Monday on the opening day of the ASB Classic.
Williams was due to play in evening session against unseeded Pauline Parmentier of France but steady rain made play impossible at the open-air stadium and the first-round match was postponed to Tuesday.
Venus Williams, a former champion in Auckland, is due to play New Zealand wildcard entry Jade Lewis on Tuesday.
In the only main draw matches completed Monday, Lucie Safarova beat Czech compatriot Denisa Allertov 6-1, 6-2 and Kurumi Nara of Japan beat Germany’s Antonia Lottner 6-2, 6-2.
Naomi Osaka of Japan led Annika Beck of Germany 6-2, 2-1 when play was suspended.
Former No. 1-ranked Caroline Wozniacki is set to open against Nicole Gibbs of the United States.
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As Facebook reels from a data misuse scandal, Roger McNamee, Elevation Partners co-founder and Center for Humane Technology co-founder, weighs in on the responsibility of tech giants to handle users' data ethically and whether the government should hol...
Perkins appears to have suffered an offseason pectoral injury, Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reports.
The 2016 fifth-rounder was spotted with his left arm in a sling Tuesday, so his status will need to be monitored as the Giants' on-field activities progress. Perkins was limited to a bit role last season, carrying just 41 times for 90 yards and catching eight passes for 46 yards in 11 games. He's currently behind Jonathan Stewart and Wayne Gallman on the team's running back depth chart and there's also the possibility that the Giants could take the highly-touted Saquon Barkley with the second overall pick in the upcoming NFL draft. In short, Perkins must overcome some obstacles in order to reclaim a key role in his team's backfield in 2018.
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Wales have been given a Six Nations scare after Taulupe Faletau suffered another knee injury.
The number eight faces a race against time to make the Six Nations opener against Italy after already missing the majority of Wales' autumn series with medial ligament damage.
The influential No. 8 came off the bench in the final match of the international series against South Africa, but it has emerged the British Lion has picked up another issue with the same knee — during Bath's league defeat to Wasps on Christmas Eve.
A recovery time of four to six weeks has been set for Faletau's return.
In Faletau's absence, Gloucester's Ross Moriarty impressed in the No. 8 jersey during November.
Wales open their Six Nations campaign against Italy on February 5.
Goals by Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil earned Arsenal a narrow 2-1 win over opponents, Middlesbrough.
Without a win in four Premier League away matches Arsenal feared the wait would endure when Alvaro Negredo cancelled out Sanchez’s opening goal, but Ozil struck to lift the Gunners to sixth place.
Playing in an unfamiliar 3-5-2 formation, Arsenal took the lead on 42 minutes when Sanchez curled in a free-kick following a foul on Granit Xhaka by Adam Clayton.
Boro levelled four minutes after the interval when Stewart Downing picked out Negredo.
The hosts were almost ahead when Daniel Ayala’s header was saved by Petr Cech but Ozil sealed the victory from close range after a lay-off from Aaron Ramsey.
Boro lie 19th, six points from safety.
March 31 Medikit Co Ltd:
* Says it has obtained the manufacturing and sales approval of Diamondback360 Coronary Orbital Atherectomy System in Japan on March 21
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NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio: "This was an attempted terrorist attack"
LONDON (AP) — The Daily Mail is branching into television, hiring ESPN football analyst Jesse Palmer to host a daily U.S. syndicated show starting next month.
The New York-based show seeks to replicate the blend of news, sensation, human interest and entertainment that has made the brand’s online offering a trans-Atlantic success.
Britain’s Daily Mail newspaper has expanded internationally with websites based in the U.K., U.S. and Australia that claim 244 unique visitors a month.
The TV show promises a diet ranging “from exclusive stories to breaking news, showbiz, politics, crime, health and science and technology.”
It starts Sept. 18. and is distributed through CBS Television Distribution.
The Mail said Monday that Palmer has left his job as a contributor to ABC’s “Good Morning America,” but will continue to appear on ESPN.
The father of an American college student who was imprisoned in North Korea and was returned to his home state of Ohio in a coma says the family is "adjusting to a different reality." . The father of an American college student who was imprisoned in North Korea and was returned to his home state of Ohio in a coma says the family is "adjusting to a different reality."
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GREENE COUNTY, TN (WJHL) – The son of a beekeeper in our region wants to know who sprayed a chemical on hives in Greene County.
News Channel 11 spoke with Gregg Luttrell. His father Dale Luttrell is a retired beekeeper. The family says they noticed bees were coming out of a hive and dying. They say the grass around the hives is also dead.
Luttrell called the state honeybee inspector. He said the inspector determined the bees were sprayed with a chemical but did not know what kind.
As of Friday, the Luttrells said they lost 11 hives, including the hive Dale rescued from in Greeneville in March. Those bees were found on a fire hydrant in the downtown area.
The Luttrells have not filed a police report as of yet, but his son is hoping anyone with information about who did this will come forward.
News Channel 11 is following this story. We’ll have a more detailed video report beginning on the news at 5:00 p.m.
Previous story: Thousands of bees swarm downtown Greeneville
Attempt missed. Thomas Halleran (Stenhousemuir) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right.
A reported fault with traffic lights is causing tailbacks on the M23.
It is affecting the southbound carriageway at junction nine near Gatwick Airport, with queueing traffic on the exit ramp and traffic which is heavier than normal.
This is due to the traffic lights only showing green for a short period of time.
Traffic can be seen on camera queueing from the main carriageway onto the exit slip road and on the roundabout, with delays of 23 minutes.
Priyanka Chopra’s mother, Madhu Chopra on Wednesday responded through a spokesperson about the legal notice that was issued to the actor by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). The notice was regarding illegal construction.
Her statement comes a day after the BMC pulled up the Quantico actor for allegedly carrying out illegal constructions at her spa and salon in suburban Oshiwara.
Priyanka Chopra, actor, producer & activist speaks onstage at the 2018 Forbes Women's Summit at Chelsea Pier. (AFP)
“We have received the notice from the BMC. We are coordinating with the officials and have already taken the required appropriate measures,” a spokesperson for Chopra said in a statement.
According to a report, Priyanka got a notice from the BMC on Tuesday for unauthorised construction in the premises of her Oshiwara office and the adjoining commercial premises rented out by her.
If Chopra fails to comply with the notice, the BMC will demolish the illegal alterations, he said.
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HIGH RIVER, AB: Crews from Valard Construction and ALTA Link will be removing the existing power transmission line that crosses 20 Street N.E. south of 498 Avenue on Sunday, February 4.
The work will require a temporary road closure from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Vehicles travelling through the area at that time can expect delays and drivers are asked to use alternate routes if possible.
There will be flaggers on site closing the road during periods of construction.
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BERLIN — Police say one man has been killed and two people injured in a knife attack on a train in the northern German city of Flensburg.
Federal police said in a statement the incident took place Wednesday at around 7 p.m. local time.
They said the details of the attack were not clear yet, but that one of the injured was a 22-year-old female police officer. The statement said she appeared to have used her pistol, suggesting she may have killed the man.
German daily Bild reported that following a dispute, one man attacked another man with a knife and then a police officer who was called to intervene.
The German news agency dpa reported the Flensburg main train station had been evacuated and service to Flensburg had been interrupted temporarily.
× Police investigate after homeowner’s son stabbed during break-in
CUSHING, Okla. – Officers in one Oklahoma community are investigating an armed robbery that left one person injured on Wednesday morning.
Around 4:30 a.m., Cushing police were called to a home in the 1000 block of E. Greenlee following a break-in.
Before officers arrived at the home, dispatchers learned that a man had been stabbed by the suspects.
Investigators say three men broke into the home through the front door, and demanded money and medication from the homeowners. At that point, the suspects then asked the homeowner about his son, whom they called by name.
As the owner’s son slept, he was assaulted by the men and was stabbed in the lower abdomen.
The three suspects fled the scene before officers arrived at the scene.
If you have any information on the crime, call the police department at (918) 225-1212.
The FCIAC gymnastics championships have been moved to Westhill High School on Saturday, Feb. 10.
The start time for the meet will remain 10 a.m.
The gymnastics championships were originally going to be held at Jonathan Law High School in Milford, but has been moved due to a scheduling conflict.
For the complete FCIAC postseason schedule, click here
Aug 14 (Reuters) - VMWare Inc:
* VMWare reports preliminary results for fiscal 2018 second quarter
* Sees Q2 non-gaap earnings per share $1.15 to $1.19
* Sees Q2 gaap earnings per share $0.78 to $0.86
* Q2 earnings per share view $1.13 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Revenue for Q2 is expected to be between $1.894 billion and $1.906 billion​
* Sees gaap net income per diluted share to be about $3.19 to $3.47 per diluted share for FY2018
* Sees FY2018 non-gaap earnings per share about $5.08
* Sees ‍2018 non-gaap operating margin approximately 32.7%​
* Sees fiscal year 2018 total revenue to be approximately $7.83 billion
* Sees FY2018 non-gaap net income per diluted share to be about $5.08 per diluted share
* Q2 revenue view $1.86 billion -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* FY2018 earnings per share view $4.93, revenue view $7.62 billion -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
A stolen vehicle was recovered and an arrest made after a warrant was served at a Salina hotel on Sunday.
Police arrested 41-year-old Jason Wheeler at the Ambassador Hotel, 1616 W. Crawford. Officers identified a stolen 2008 Chevy Silverado truck in the parking lot of the hotel and found Wheeler in his room.
Police say he was wanted on a warrant from Cloud County and could now face additional charges in Saline County for felony possession of stolen property and possession of illegal drugs.
Police say they found narcotics in his pockets during his arrest on Sunday.
The stolen vehicle report was originally filed by deputies with the Saline County Sheriff’s Office when the truck, which is valued at $14,000 was reported stolen in late December of 2017.
Another winter storm headed for the Northeast this weekend should bring sleet and snow to northern New Jersey while the rest of the state should see rain, forecasters say. Mild temperatures on Saturday and rain on Sunday should melt the snow that fell on central and southern New Jersey on Thursday, but northern New Jersey is due for more snow and sleet, according to the National Weather Service.
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Intel said that CEO Brian Krzanich was leaving President Trump’s American Manufacturing Council, “the latest executive to distance himself from the president following the weekend’s events in Virginia,” Ina Fried reports.
Said Krzanich: “I resigned to call attention to the serious harm our divided political climate is causing to critical issues, including the serious need to address the decline of American manufacturing. Politics and political agendas have sidelined the important mission of rebuilding America’s manufacturing base.”
Merck CEO Kenneth Frazier quit earlier today and was berated by Trump on Twitter.
Under Armour CEO Kevin Plank also said he was leaving the advisory group to focus on inspiring people through “the power of sport.”
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Forking over a billion dollars to acquire a five-year-old company can't come easy.
That's what Unilever did when it purchased Dollar Shave Club last year. Now, the consumer products conglomerate is seeking outside innovation by launching its own co-working space in its Asia-Pacific headquarters in Singapore.
The space, Level 3, is an open collaboration area that can host as many as 50 startups and is connected by an open staircase to main Unilever offices.
"Speed of innovation has never been faster," Paul Polman, Unilever's CEO, told a crowd at the opening of the space. "It's confusing a lot of companies. It's confusing a lot of individuals."
"Increasingly, ideas are coming from outside of just the four walls of Unilever," said Jonathan Hammond, who heads the company's platform to engage with startups, Unilever Foundry. "There's a need for us to engage and work with those people from outside Unilever."
A parked car is submerged in rain water during a flash flood at Washington Park on Saturday, April 29, 2017. A Washington Park staff member assisted the owner out of her car after she got stuck attempting to drive through the water.
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This week Duminda did a year review of 2016. He spoke about the main events including a mention of all important people who passed away last year.
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The Black Starlets of Ghana defeated Colombia 2-1 in the 2007 FIFA U-17 World Cup in South Korea.
The game was a group stage fixture and Ghana reigned supreme over their South American side.
Ransnford Osei shot the two-times World Champions into the lead in the 35th minute, but Colombia restored parity courtesy Cristian Nazarith in the 61st minute.
Ishmael Yartey then scored the match winner for Ghana with five minutes left on the clock.
However, the two sides will be meeting again at the U-17 World Cup after 10 years.
Ghana will battle Colombia in Group A opener at this year’s U-17 World Cup in India, kick off time is at 17:00 India time and 11:00 Ghana time.
Watch below how Ghana defeated Colombia the last time they met
IMPHAL, Dec 11 : The Residential Cricket Coaching Camp organised by Disabled Development Association of Manipur (DDAM) which began on November 26 at Sawombung will now resume from December 22 to January 5. The coaching camp was scheduled to culminate today but will continue as a preparation for the upcoming 11th National Para Cricket Championship to be held at Nagpur from January 12 to 14, said a press release issued by DDAM.
The association has also sought support from the authorities concerned and public as participation is still unclear due to their financial shortage.
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Wild Earth Wines, near Cromwell, has had a good haul of gold medals this month. Its 2015 yet-to-be-released Pinot Noir won the only Central Otago gold awarded in the 2017 Decanter Asia Wine Awards earlier this month, and it was the first time it had entered that competition. Source, Otage Daily Times
BRUSSELS (AP) — Pentagon chief Mattis tells NATO allies to increase defense spending by year's end or US will 'moderate its commitment'
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) - We all know how important it is to get regular medical check-ups.
Most of us wouldn't dream of skipping the annual physical -- and for the dentist it's often twice a year for cleanings.
But, there's a screening most of us are probably skipping. An annual hearing check-up. So, Terri decided to get my hearing checked out, by stopping into the office of Our expert in Hearing, Dr. Pam Keenan at Mcdonald Audiology and Hearing Services.
The entire process was simple and free of charge. From the camera examination of the inner ear, to the actual hearing test, it took less than a half hour.
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Cueto (elbow) will be reinstated from the DL on Thursday prior to his start against the Cardinals, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.
Cueto wound up requiring just two minor-league rehab starts with Triple-A Sacramento after spending nearly two months on the disabled list with an elbow injury. His second outing with Sacramento lasted four innings, so expect to see him on some sort of pitch count during his first game back with the Giants. With Cueto returning, Derek Holland will transition to a bullpen role.
The main event on Raw from Columbus featured The Big Show and Braun Strowman battling on Monday in Columbus, Ohio.
The big men put on feats of strength and agility during the give-and-take bout.
However, the finish left the crowd roaring in amazement.
Watch as Strowman suplexes The Big Show off the ropes and then …. this happened:
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It’s not the first time the gimmicked ring has been totaled by The Big Show’s mass. However, the story line has been used infrequently enough that it remains jaw-dropping when it happens.
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Jindrich Forejt, Czech presidential protocol former head, will also terminate his employment with the Foreign Ministry as from January 2 based on his written request, the ministry said in a press release yesterday. Forejt resigned from the post at the Presidential Office for personal and health reasons as from December 6. Forejt has been a Foreign Ministry employee since June 2015, but he was on an unpaid leave throughout the time.
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Image copyright WYFRS Image caption The cow fell down a sinkhole on Birks Close Farm. Village Street, on Thursday morning
A cow which fell down a sinkhole in its field had to be rescued by firefighters.
The "distressed" animal was found on Birks Close Farm in Norwood Green, Halifax, at about 09:20 BST on Thursday.
West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) said the cow's back leg was stuck, with crew members and the farmer digging around the limb to free it.
A spokesperson said the cow was unharmed, "but a bit distressed".
A special sling was used to lift the beast to safety.
Posting on its Instagram account, WYFRS said: "Holy cow! Our amazing technical rescue & Cleckheaton crew helped re-moove this cow stuck in a sinkhole yesterday #notjustfires."
Image copyright WYFRS Image caption Fire crews carefully dug around the cow to help free it
The shooting of Republican members of Congress is a frightening incident. It highlights that all of us, no matter race, religion, political affiliation or age are vulnerable to violence and terrorism.
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STOCKHOLM, Dec 10 (Reuters) - Three people were arrested early on Sunday after an attempted arson attack at a synagogue in the Swedish city of Gothenburg, a spokeswoman for the Swedish Prosecution Authority said.
There were no reports of injuries and the fire did not reach the synagogue or an adjacent meeting house where Jewish youths had gathered when the attack took place late on Saturday, Swedish media reported.
The spokeswoman gave no motive for the attack. It was not clear if it was linked to the U.S. recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.
Security for synagogues in Stockholm has been raised after the incident in Gothenburg, news agency TT reported. (Reporting by Olof Swahnberg; Editing by Keith Weir)
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) — A Massachusetts museum dedicated to Dr. Seuss says it will replace a mural featuring a Chinese character from one of his books after three authors said they would boycott an event due to the "jarring racial stereotype."
The mural features illustrations from the author's first children's book, "And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street."
The museum, which is located in the author's hometown of Springfield, said Thursday that the mural will be replaced by images from later books.
Three children's authors declined an invitation to the museum's inaugural Children's Literature Festival, which was set for Oct. 14 before being canceled. After the museum offered to take down the mural, the authors said they would attend, but the museum has not said if the festival is back on.
Driver flees after crashing into bus stop on Florida Blvd.; one person seriously hurt
BATON ROUGE - Police are investigating after a vehicle crashed into a bus stop Tuesday afternoon, leaving one person with serious injuries.
The incident was reported before 2:20 p.m. on Florida Boulevard near North 26th Street. Authorities say the victim is being taken to an area hospital in serious condition. The victim told police the vehicle involved left the scene after the crash.
Witnesses at the scene tell WBRZ that the driver crashed into a bus stop and then took off.
It's the second pedestrian seriously hurt on the roadway in less than a week. This past weekend, a man crossing the street was struck and killed by a BRPD vehicle. The officer involved in that crash is currently on paid administrative leave.
Details are limited at this time. Check back for updates.
As California lawmakers return to Sacramento on Wednesday, liberal dreams of expanding safety-net benefits and providing health coverage to immigrants are giving way to a new vision revolving around a feverish push... As California lawmakers return to Sacramento on Wednesday, liberal dreams of expanding safety-net benefits and providing health coverage to immigrants are giving way to a new vision revolving around a feverish push to... Three people are in custody Monday awaiting formal charges after two Dakota Access pipeline protesters rappelled from the roof of the U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis to hang a banner during the Minnesota... Three people are in custody Monday awaiting formal charges after two Dakota Access pipeline protesters rappelled from the roof of the U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis to hang a banner during the Minnesota Vikings'... Critics have accused metro Phoenix ... (more)
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WARWICK, R.I. (AP)  The scheduled auction of the Rhode Island home of five-time world boxing champion Vinny Paz has been canceled.
The auction of the Warwick home was scheduled for Wednesday but the website of Sullivan & Sullivan Auctioneers says it has been canceled. No reason was given. The auction was announced earlier this month following a foreclosure.
The 55-year-old Paz's three-bedroom house has been subject to liens from both the Internal Revenue Service and the Rhode Island Department of Taxation.
Paz was arrested twice earlier this year. He was charged with assaulting a friend in February. He pleaded no contest in March to assaulting his girlfriend.
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Paz is known for his comeback after he broke his neck in a car crash. His story was dramatized in the 2016 film "Bleed for This."
KENTUCKY (WHAS11) – The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources says you can fish for free on June 2 and 3.
No license or permit is needed to go fishing in the state on those days.
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The department said the free fishing days are open to residents and nonresidents. If you fish on private waters it is encouraged to get the landowner’s permission.
Daily limits and other regulations still apply to the free fishing days, according to the department.
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MINNEAPOLIS — Three companies received $50,000 grants for winning the NFL's annual Super Bowl startup competition designed to spur novel advancements in athlete safety and performance.
Denver-based Impressio, Inc., RecoverX of Mountain View, California, and Toronto-based Curv.ai won the grants Saturday in a competition run by the NFL, Comcast NBCUniversal and Mayo Clinic.
Impressio uses liquid-crystal elastomers to create novel dissipative liner materials for protective equipment designed to overcome the existing challenges of energy absorption in current helmet foams.
RecoverX has designed a device that can achieve the optimum cold or hot therapy temperatures without any ice or water, designed to allow users more freedom for their therapy.
Curv.ai presented an athlete development platform that leverages patent-pending computer vision and augmented reality to transform the camera on any mobile device into a versatile tool that captures human motion, measures athletic abilities and evaluates injury risk.
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Some computer scientists at Lancaster University in England say they’ve come up with a new technology that could make the television remote control obsolete.
The new technology allows TVs to be controlled with nothing but hand gestures or other body movements.
The scientists claim to have gotten things to a point where it works even when your hands are full. Which means, you can change the channel or turn up the volume without putting down your bag of chips.
Check out more about this lazy tech by clicking here.
US, S.Korea to resume military drills on April 1
The US Department of Defense announced on Monday that the joint exercises Key Resolve and Foal Eagle between the United States and South Korea will restart on April 1 "at a scale similar to that of the previous years."
The United Nations Command has notified Pyongyang on the schedule as well as "the defensive nature of the annual exercises," said the Pentagon in a statement.
US Secretary of Defense James Mattis and South Korean Minister of National Defense Song Young-moo have agreed to resume the annual war games, which were postponed this year during the Winter Olympic and Paralympic period, according to the statement.
Mall stores like Aeropostale, which filed for bankruptcy in May, American Eagle, Chicos, Finish Line, Men's Wearhouse, and The Children's Place are also in the midst of multi-year plans to close stores.
Many more announcements like these are expected in the coming months.
MUMBAI: Filmmaker Siddharth Anand's yet untitled project, which will bring actors Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff together onscreen for the first time, will go on the floors in August, and will release on October 2, 2019.
The new project will be under the Yash Raj Films (YRF) banner. It will also feature Vaani Kapoor. The film is set to go on the floors this August and shooting will wrap up by the end of February 2019 and will open on Gandhi Jayanti.
The release date was announced via a statement by the production house.
Hrithik plays Tiger's guru in the film -- which the makers claim will be a 'slick face-off thriller that is expected to be a visual spectacle'.
Tiger and Anand are also working on the Indian remake of Hollywood film franchise "Rambo", which featured Sylvester Stallone.
'Shawshank Redemption' expands the book beyond its bars
There are a ton of differences between the 1982 novella written by Stephen King and the 1994 classic film adaptation directed by Frank Darabont.
But those differences lie in the decision to expand the character arcs from the book for a full-length feature film.
In this episode of What's The Difference, we break it all down.
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A Biloxi teenager who has been missing since May 10 is back home, according to Biloxi Police.
Robert Evan Price was last seen 20 days ago, and was considered a runaway. Police asked the public's for help finding him, and investigators say they received several leads.
"I would like to say thank you for everyone's assistance with putting his name and picture out there. Several anonymous phone calls were received by this office in regards to Mr. Price," said Officer Kit Manning.
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The Greek government did not receive any bids for a minority stake in OTE put up for sale last month and has now invited Deutsche Telekom to exercise its right of first refusal.
Reuters reported the country’s privatisation agency said it received no bids for a 5 per cent stake in the operator after the government launched a tender to sell the shares as part of its international bailout. Investors had until 15 March to submit offers for the stake, which totals 24.5 million shares.
The agency asked Deutsche Telekom, which owns a 40 per cent stake in OTE, to buy the shares. The Germany-headquartered operator reportedly has 30 business days to make a decision regarding the stake, which will be valued based on the average share price of the last 20 trading sessions.
Currently the Greek stake holds a 10 per cent stake in OTE, which has a total market value of €5.6 billion.
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While Easter Monday is not a statutory holiday, many people take the day off and there are a number of businesses and services that don’t operate today. Here’s a list of what’s open and closed around town this Easter Monday.
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Most grocery stores, coffee shops and restaurants
Most malls, including Toronto Eaton Centre, Yorkdale Shopping Centre and Vaughan Mills
Major tourist attractions like the ROM, the AGO, the CN Tower and the Toronto Zoo
All Beer Store locations are open while select LCBO stores are operating with modified hours
TTC and GO Transit are operating on regular weekday schedules
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A closer look at TIPs
Jerry Norton, Vice President, Financial Services, CGI, talks about the ECB’s planned new settlement service TIPS, what this is designed to offer, why it is controversial, and the market’s reaction so far.
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A Mandurah boy has told of the terrifying moment he fended off a two-metre shark.
James Hodgkinson, the man who opened fire at Congressional baseball practice, defined himself publicly by his firm support of Bernie Sanders' progressive politics -- and his hatred of conservatives and President Donald Trump.
French luxury goods maker Kering said on Tuesday its Q1 revenues rose by 27.1 percent from the same period last year. The company’s earnings increased to 3108 million euros in the first quarter of 2018.
Kering SA was founded 1963 and is based in Paris, France. The Paris-listed company offers eyewear, clothing, and jewelry amongst others under the brand name of different "Maisons".
BRASILIA, May 30 (Reuters) - The office of Brazilian President Michel Temer said in a written statement on Wednesday that it was committed to the financial health of Petroleo Brasileiro SA and it would continue to preserve the state-led oil firm's fuel pricing policies.
A government source told Reuters that Temer may scrap a market-based pricing mechanism that Petrobras has used for the past year and revert to selling all fuel below costs after a trucking strike largely paralyzed the nation the past 10 days. Temer acknowledged in a television interview late Tuesday that he was open to reviewing the pricing policy. (Reporting by Lisandra Paraguassu Writing by Brad Brooks Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
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Thanks to TMZ for sending this in: Flair is out of surgery and resting, a rep for WWE tells TMZ Sports. Unclear how the surgery went but we're told Ric's family is by his side and they're waiting to meet with doctors. -- Not much is known on how the surgery went, but Flair's condition is still said to be extremely serious. He was already scheduled for surgery this week, but it is unclear whether today's surgery is that one (moved up) or for a completely different reason. According to sources, Flair has multiple health issues, the most significant of which is to his heart.
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Colombia’s head coach Jose Pekerman’s insists his side fought hard in their loss to England in the round of 16 clash at the on going 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
Colombia lost 4-3 on penalties after full time scores ended 1-1.
The defeat extended Colombia’s winless streak against England to six games having lost three and drawn three.
“The World Cup has unraveled like this,” Perkerman told FIFA.com after the game.
“Like every team here, we had the ambition to win it.”
“We have made every possible effort to progress. It was highly intense, very competitive. Both sides have testified to the importance of this match.”
“We’ve been a brave squad, we’ve fought hard. We’ve never thrown in the towel when facing an opponent. We’ve had the right attitude and mindset.”
'Years' for Theewaterskloof dam to recover from drought
Cape Town's biggest dam is now so low that it will take a major flood just to saturate the sand - and officials have been urged not to count on significant storage for years to come.
Sagar (Madhya Pradesh), July 4 (IANS) A teenaged girl was gang-raped here by four youths with the help of a woman, police said on Wednesday. The five were arrested.
“The incident took place late on Tuesday. The five are in custody and are being interrogated,” Sagar Superintendent of Police Satyendra Shukla told the media.
The accused woman on Tuesday lured the 14-year-old girl to her house where the four youths raped her. They then dumped her near a school.
Some passersby saw the girl lying unconscious in the street and took her to a hospital where her condition is said to be critical.
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Budget airline Ryanair is calling on British airports to curb alcohol sales following sharp increases in the number of incidents involving disruptive passengers.
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The carrier issued a statement Monday calling for a ban on alcohol sales before 10 a.m. and for limiting the number of drinks in bars and restaurants to a maximum of two.
The airline cited Civil Aviation Authority statistics showing a 600 percent increase in disruptive incidents between 2012-2016 and said most involved alcohol.
Ryanair's Kenny Jacobs says it's unfair "that airports can profit from the unlimited sale of alcohol to passengers and leave the airlines to deal with the safety consequences."
The airline says it has taken steps to prevent disruptive behavior on its flights, including preventing consumption of duty-free alcohol purchases on board.
Real Madrid beat Liverpool 3-1 in the Champions League final last Saturday in Kiev to lift Europe’s elite competition for the third year on the trot.
Although Barcelona won the La Liga and Copa del Rey last season, they exited at the quarter-finals of Europe’s premier tournament at the hands of Roma.
And Xavi, who won four Champions League titles during his time with Barca, thinks his former club have become “dormant”.
“Madrid have a winning gene and Barca have fallen asleep,” he said.
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Among the issues facing the Legislature and its Executive Board as the 2017 session begins this week is where one of its members lives and whether he may remain a member.
Omaha Sen. Ernie Chambers’ opponent in the November election, John Sciara, filed a residency qualifications challenge with the Legislature shortly after the vote count showed Chambers’ overwhelming victory.
Sciara says several people have told him that Chambers lives in Bellevue but has a residence in north Omaha that he uses as a home address for residency so he may represent District 11.
Chambers says he has not falsified his residence and says he sent information to his fellow senators in November showing evidence that he lives in north Omaha.
Did market just go from buy the dip to sell the rip?
The “Fast Money” traders discuss the day's market action after the White House quelled fears of a trade war.
As Tensions Grow In Region, Pence Reaffirms 'Ironclad' South Korean Relations
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NPR's Kelly McEvers talks with John Park, director of the Korea Working Group at the Harvard Kennedy School, about U.S. relations with South Korea amid growing tension over the North Korean threat.
Josh Lowe defeated Jacob Faria in the first runoff many months ago. Will it be Joe McCarthy or Brett Sullivan this time? Each player received 10 votes over the weekend.
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NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) — Authorities are investigating a shooting in North Charleston that injured two teenagers Monday afternoon.
According to North Charleston Police spokesman Spencer Pryor, just after 4 p.m. on Monday, April 18 officers responded to Mott Ave in reference to a shooting.
The 17 and 18-year-olds were shot in the leg while walking in the area of Cosgrove Avenue and Azalea Road. The pair ran to a home on Mott Avenue following the incident, according to a news release.
Medics transported both males to a local hospital.
A witness reported seeing two people running from the area following the incident.
If you have any information, contact your local law enforcement division or Crime Stoppers at 843-554-1111.
On a Sunday morning in 2016, Donald Trump retweeted a quote from Benito Mussolini, the Italian dictator, Nazi ally, and leader of the first major Fascist movement. An account called @ilduce2016 had posted, “It is better to live one day as a lion than 100 years as a sheep.”
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Remixpoint Inc
* Says 850,000 units of its ninth series options were exercised to 850,000 shares of its stock from Dec. 1 to Dec. 11
* Says exercise price at 613 yen per share
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The InoBell powder bell sprayer from SAMES KREMLIN offers many advantages thanks to a number of design features and its powder bell cup technology.
Welcome to the rolling news live blog where you'll find all the latest news and traffic, travel, sport and weather updates for Bristol and the West on Monday, August 14.
If it's happening in the city, you'll hear it here first.
If it's happening in the wider world and we think you'll be interested, this is where you will find it.
We will keep you up to date on all you need to know.
We're hoping you can be our eyes and ears in your own communities so if you spot something going on you can tweet our live blogs editor Natasha Davies @natashabdavies, call us on 0117 934 3237 or email bristolpostnews@localworld.co.uk
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Western Washington University’s Small Business Development Center is partnering with the City of Blaine and the Blaine Chamber of Commerce to bring a digital marketing training program to local businesses today, Dec. 11, from 6-8 p.m. at the Blaine School District Office, 765 H St., in Blaine.
The training program will give attendees insights on growing their businesses by utilizing their websites.
The program will be led by Eric Grimstead, one of the SBDC’s certified business advisors who is an expert in digital marketing.
The cost of the program is free but space is limited registration is preferred. For more information on how to register, call the SBDC office at 360-778-1762 or email sbdc@wwu.edu.
Tennessee Highway Patrol officers seized a large amount of cocaine during a traffic stop.
Reports said a Highway Patrol Interdiction Unit stopped a rental vehicle on Interstate-40 in Dickson County, with both occupants showing deception and stress.
During the stop, Troopers discovered a full extradition warrant for the passengers, 52 year old William Jones of Toledo, Ohio.
The driver, 54 year old Joseph Martinez of Toledo, agreed to a search of the vehicle, with two bags containing 47.5 pounds of cocaine located.
Both men were arrested on charges of possession of cocaine for resale or delivery.
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The Enugu State Police Command on July 2nd rescued the father of Super Eagles captain, Mikel Obi, after he was kidnapped last Friday along Makurdi – Enugu Road.
Mikel later revealed that he kept it a secret as he was warned by the kidnappers who called him hours before kickoff in the crucial World Cup clash against Argentina and demanded N10 Million ($28,000 US) for the safe return of his father.
Footballer Emmanuel Emenike is now advising Mikel to get more security for his father or relocate him out of Enugu to Lagos or Abuja.
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A wounded person is transported on a wheelbarrow as Las Vegas police respond during Sunday's shooting on the Las Vegas Strip. (Photo: Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal via AP)
In the wake of the mass shooting in Las Vegas, Republicans in Congress once again began proclaiming that “this is not the time to talk about gun control.” So when exactly will the time be right?
When the Orlando Pulse shooting occurred, the time wasn’t right for such a discussion. That was nearly 500 days ago.
When the Sandy Hook school massacre occurred, the time wasn’t right. That was more than 1,500 days ago.
Perhaps Republican officials (and some Democrats, too, to be fair) should save their breath and just acknowledge that, for them, the time will never be right to talk about sensible gun regulations.They are in the pocket of the National Rifle Association and that isn’ going to change.
What a disgrace.
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1:26 Auburn QB Sean White describes injury, health ahead of Sugar Bowl Pause
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1:51 Judge sentences Harris to serve two consecutive sentences of life without parole
2:58 Dakota Access pipeline protesters give their reasons for joining Standing Rock
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Marcas Grant and Michael Fabiano discuss who will live up to their expectations and who will not for Week 5 of the NFL Season.
A 19-year-old college student found dead in Falls Lake over the summer had drugs in her system when she drowned, the medical examiner said Monday.According to the report, Annalisa Schulze, of Wake Forest, drowned by accident.The medical examiner said the 19-year-old had marijuana and LSD in her system before she drowned.On August 7, Schulze's body was found floating in Falls Lake. Her death was initially being investigated as a homicide, as authorities awaited autopsy results.Following her death, one of her friends told ABC11 that Schulze graduated from Wakefield High School and was home for the summer from East Carolina University.
Take a sneak peak inside the new Five Guys restaurant bringing mouth-watering burgers to the Brewery Quarter this October.
Burger lovers have less than two weeks to wait until the American fast food chain opens its doors in Cheltenham and the inside of the diner has finally been revealed as staff begin training ahead of the launch.
The branch is the first of its kind in Gloucestershire and opens on Monday, October 16.
The restaurant will serve a range of fully customisable burgers, with over 250,000 possibilities, fries (the cajun ones are to die for) and milkshakes.
Since opening in Washington DC in 1986, Five Guys now has 1,500 stores around the world and 70 in the UK.
The restaurant, located underneath DW Sports, will also bring 35 new jobs to the town.
Well dear Readers, the moment is nigh. By the time you read this I will be en route to Newcastle for my day of dietary reckoning. I will be weighed and measured and my body composition will be calibrated.
Then I will learn what impact my lifestyle changes - vanishingly little processed food, few carbs, nuts instead of mid morning biscuits - have had on my health.
Back in September I was genuinely appalled to discover that my biological age was twenty years older than my actual age.
Why? Because I was overweight. No let’s tell it like it is; very overweight.
Like most people aged 50 I knew I could do with shedding half a stone or so. It was utterly shocking to discover I needed to lose almost three stone in order to be the right weight for my 5’3 frame.
I didn’t look fat. But truthfully, as we’ve collectively got heavier as a society, our perception of “a fat person” is now someone who is...
WASHINGTON, April 28 A U.S. appeals court on Friday granted a Trump administration request to put on hold a legal challenge by industry and a group of states to former President Barack Obama's regulations aimed at curbing greenhouse emissions mainly from coal-fired power plants, rules that the Republican president is moving to undo.
A 10-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit granted the request to put the litigation involving the regulations known as the Clean Power Plan in abeyance for at least 60 days while the administration plans its next steps.
(Reporting by Lawrence Hurley; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
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No one has yet claimed responsibility for the attack, but Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS/ISIL) frequently targets civilian locations in Iraq. Twenty-nine people were killed in three Baghdad bombings just on Saturday.The string of attacks comes just days after Iraqi Prime Minister Haider Abadi said that it would take the Iraqi army backed by US-led coalition some three months to drive IS from the country.Iraqi forces have been conducting an operation to retake Mosul, the Iraq's second largest city, from IS since October.It has been reported that some 1.5 million civilians may still be trapped in the city, unable to flee.
At 0820 GMT, the rand traded at 13.7200 versus the dollar, 0.35% weaker than its close on Tuesday.
JOHANNESBURG - The rand was slightly weaker on Wednesday, hurt by global trade tensions which prompted losses in other emerging markets.
At 0820 GMT, the rand traded at 13.7200 versus the dollar, 0.35% weaker than its close on Tuesday.
The rand struck a seven-month low last week of 14 to the dollar but has since recovered some ground.
Disappointing local economic data has weighed on investors’ appetite for rand assets in recent weeks, along with friction between the United States and major trade partners over tariffs and investment restrictions.
On the bourse, the Johannesburg Stock Exchange’s Top 40 index was down 0.6% at 0820 GMT, while the All-Share index was down 0.5%
Government bonds were slightly stronger. The yield on the benchmark instrument due in 2026 fell 5 basis points to 8.79%.
Baby Max Farmer has been given wonder drug Spinraza
With the help of an NHS neurology medic at Ninewells Hospital, Dundee, he’s become the first Scottish tot to receive the experimental treatment Spinraza.
Mum Elaine, from Perth, said: “Due to his swallowing being deemed unsafe, he is fed through a tube in his stomach.
“However, Max has come on so well. He can now sit unaided and move his arms and legs about, his arms to above his head.
“He can roll over and sign to us to let us know what he wants, to switch channels on the TV, etc.
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Donald W. “Don” DeGood, 88, of Marysville, died Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017, at Prestige Gardens Care Center.
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If you want the best view of the upcoming solar eclipse, pack your bags for Carbondale! If you’re going to be hanging around the Chicagoland area, you can still get an incredible view of it, but you’ll need some protection.
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Given the rarity of this occurrence, the Adler Planetarium has put together this nifty guide on where you can pick up solar eclipse glasses in the Chicagoland area. They’re also generously taking the time out to pass out glasses & teach people about the solar eclipse at the following locations:
Daley Plaza: Wednesday, August 16 @ 7:00 am – 1:00 pm
South Grant Park: Thursday, August 17 @ 1:00 – 7:00 pm
Lagunitas Brewing Company: Friday, August 18 @ 12:30 – 6:30 pm
Why all the fuss about the eclipse? Consider that it’ll be the first time since June 8, 1918 that a total solar eclipse will be visible across the entire contiguous United States. 99 years ago!
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The Sitka School District’s counselors are taking the offensive as the administration begins to outline next year’s budget. Counselors from every building shared an hour-by-hour look into their work days on Dec. 4 for the Sitka School Board, and the range of emotional and behavioral issues they typically address.
Anti-Semitic graffiti has found its way back into Ballard Park.
Ridgefield police announced in a press release Wednesday, June 14, that there was an ongoing investigation into graffiti in the park.
The symbols were discovered around 9:30 a.m. Wednesday.
“Responding officers discovered anti- Semitic symbols and statements, as well as racist statements on the park stage,” Capt. Jeff Kreitz said.
“Officers also discovered spray paint on one of the stone walls in the park.”
Police said the graffiti has been cleaned up by the Ridgefield Parks and Recreation Department.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to call police headquarters at 203-438-6531 or the anonymous tip line at 203-431-2345.
Firefighters rescued a dog from a maisonette in Ledger Road, Slough, earlier today.
Two fire engines from Slough Fire Station attended the scene at about 4pm.
Two crews in breathing apparatus kicked down the door to the house with smoke billowing from the kitchen.
Firefighters used a hose real to extinguish the blaze which took around 45 minutes.
Residents are advised to check their smoke alarms as the batteries were dead in the alarm at the house and the owner was lucky there was a lady in the house upstairs who could smell smoke and called the fire service before the fire got any worse.
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Brigadier Ali Khalfan Al Dhaheri, Director General of Central Operations at Abu Dhabi Police, said overtaking from the road shoulder is a very dangerous practice that endangers the lives of road users. He reminded that the road shoulder is designated for emergency use by ambulances, rapid intervention vehicles and police patrols to reach accident sites and provide emergency assistance.
Woody Allen’s latest creation takes us back to Coney Island in the late 1950s.
The story follows Ginny, the wife of a drunk carousel operator, who ends up falling for a handsome lifeguard named Mickey. But then her husband’s estranged daughter Carolina comes into the picture and also has eyes for Mickey.
The movie stars Jim Belushi, Juno Temple, Justin Timberlake and Kate Winslet.
‘Wonder Wheel’ is set for release December 1st, 2017.
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Gattis is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Angels, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Gattis is off to a sluggish start to the season, hitting just .205/.293/.315 through 82 plate appearances, so he'll get the day off to clear his head after starting seven of the past eight games. George Springer will slide to DH in his place, opening up a spot in center field for Derek Fisher.
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CLEVELAND, Ohio - Petitions seeking a referendum that could repeal legislation that authorized use of Cleveland tax dollars to help finance upgrades to Quicken Loans Arena were delivered about 12:30 p.m. Monday to the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections.
The elections board now will start the process of checking to see if there are enough valid signatures from Cleveland voters to qualify the issue for the ballot. Just over 6,000 valid signatures are needed. The petitions contain 20,000 signatures.
Elections workers must finish that process by next Monday.
The Ohio Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the city must begin the validation process, holding the City Council Clerk Pat Britt had exceeded her authority when she refused efforts by a coalition led by Greater Cleveland Congregations to submit the petitions in May and start the referendum process.
Assuming enough signatures are deemed valid, the issue likely won't go before voters until a special election early next year.
This story will be updated.
The White House says President Donald Trump has called Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to congratulate him on his country’s referendum expanding presidential powers.
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SEATTLE — A 24-year-old Edmonds man was arrested Friday for allegedly fatally stabbing a man after a disturbance in a Seattle restaurant early Thursday morning, police said.
The man has been booked into the King County Jail for investigation of murder, Seattle police said.
Witnesses began calling 911 at about 2:50 a.m. Thursday to report a fight inside a restaurant in the 2900 block of 4th Avenue South in the city’s Sodo district. When officers arrived, they found a 27-year-old man with a stab wound to the chest. Medics were unable to save the man’s life.
Detectives, with the help of the CSI unit, collected evidence and statements from witnesses at the scene.
Police did not say Friday what may have led them to arrest the suspect in Edmonds.
With the price of tuition continuing to rise, student debt is a fact of life for many college goers. This story shows average student debt among 2016 graduates Michigan’s colleges and universities, ranked from lowest to highest.
The data was released in a report by LendEDU, which bills itself as a “marketplace for private student loans, student loan refinancing, credit cards, and personal loans - among other financial products.”
Not all of Michigan’s colleges and universities were included, because the data was self-reported.
LendEDU says it calculated average debt per graduate by “compiling the total debt at each university, divided by the number of bachelor degree recipients at each public university.” That figure was then “weighted by the number of bachelor degree recipients in the entire class of 2016,” the organization said.
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As a result of October 2017, Kyrgyzstan ’s state debt declined by $ 9.05 million. Such data was presented by the Ministry of Finance of the country.
It is noted that as of October 31, 2017, the size of the state debt (external + internal) comprised $ 4,357.5 billion, or 299,447.12 billion soms. External debt — $ 3,958.23 billion (272,9.57 billion soms), internal — $ 399.27 million (27,437.55 billion soms).
Joseph Badame of Medford, N.J., helps during a food truck fundraiser for the people of Puerto Rico in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria at Anthony Barber and Victoria Martinez-Barber’s home, Friday, Sept. 29, 2017, in Medford, N.J. Badame donated 80 barrels of food weighing 360 pounds each to hurricane victims. Elizabeth Robertson AP
WARE, Mass. (WWLP) – A second fire on Saturday morning damaged a home in the Hampshire County town of Ware.
A Ware fire dispatcher told 22News, firefighters were called to 113 Sczygiel Rd. for a house fire just after 8:30 Saturday morning.
The fire started in the basement of the house. The dispatcher said the fire did not seem to be serious, and it was extinguished a short time later. No word yet on whether anyone was injured.
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TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. (AP) — Travis Air Force Base northeast of San Francisco is locked down due to what the base calls a security incident.
The base issued a security alert shortly after 3:30 p.m. Wednesday asking people to shelter in place and to lock doors and windows.
Marie Lowe, a civilian who answered the phone at the base’s public affairs office, says details are sketchy and officials are investigating because they don’t know exactly what is going on.
Base officials asked on Facebook for the public to stay away to ensure emergency responders can do their work.
The lockdown comes on the same day that the base had been conducting security lockdown exercises, but officials say the incident is real and not part of the drill.
As of this writing, the 2020 U.S. Olympic Trials for track and field remain scheduled for Mt. San Antonio College's Hilmer Lodge Stadium.
But that assumes the stadium is rebuilt, and that might be a risky assumption.
The college and the city of Walnut, California are in a legal battle over whether the stadium reconstruction is complying with municipal regulations protecting water quality.
Last week, a Los Angeles Superior Court judge ordered the school to halt work on the stadium.
It remains to be seen whether this will be more than a brief hiccup in the project, but there also is also is a civil suit pending that contests the project's use of public money.
Elimination of the VAT privilege for hotels, planned for 2018, may halt investments in the sector in Lithuania.
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Ricardo Rodriguez’s agent talked to Radio CRC on Monday afternoon to share his thoughts on the Europa League draw: “I didn’t wish Napoli to be drawn with Leipzig. There are no more weak teams in Europa League. Leipzig have a unique philosophy in Europe. They don’t sign players older than 24 and they reall work had to improve their pace and physical strength.”Napoli were eliminated from the Champions League but did qualify for Europa League having finished their group stage in third position.“They have several top players and their manager has been doing an amazing job at the club. AC Milan were the luckiest Italian team because they will face Ludogorets. Gattuso plays with a four-man defence and I think it is better for Ricardo because he is more used to play in this kind of system.”AC Milan managed their first home win in three months beating Bologna 2-1 this past Sunday.
Rupee eases
The rupee depreciated against the dollar on Friday due to demand for advance import and corporate payments, dealers said. The rupee eased by two paisas to end at 105.43 against the dollar from the previous day’s closing of 105.41 in the interbank foreign exchange market. In the open market, buying and selling of the dollar was recorded at 106.50/106.70.
Federal government financing to support the creation of the Adani mine in Queensland will not go ahead, government frontbencher Karen Andrews says.
She said the advice she has had from the resources minister is that given the position the Queensland Labor government took to last year's state election there won't be financing from the federal government to build a railway to the mine.
"For there to be money available, that would require the support of the Queensland government," she told Sky News on Sunday.
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Baku. 19 January. REPORT.AZ/ “Russian foreign minister should keep adequate to current situation attitude”.
Report informs, Deputy Chairperson of Milli Majlis (Azerbaijani Parliament), Chairperson of human rights committee Bahar Muradova told.
She told that Russia has broad potential for settlement of Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: “Russia is friendly and partner country for Azerbaijan. Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov expressed his opinion on this issue. We are waiting for real steps for resolution of this issue, rather than someone’s vague thoughts”.
Notably, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in his recent statement told that Nagorno-Karabakh issue is not solely an issue of Azerbaijan’s internal affairs.
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ANKARA, Oct 6 (Reuters) - Iran said on Friday its ballistic missile programme was for defence purposes only and non-negotiable, denying a Reuters report that Tehran may be open to discussing the controversial programme with major powers.
"Iran has in all bilateral diplomatic meetings ... emphasized that its defensive missile program is not negotiable and that it is not inconsistent with UN Security Council resolution 2231," Mehr news agency quoted Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Qasemi as saying.
A Reuters report on Friday, quoting Iranian and Western officials familiar with the overtures, said Iran has suggested to six world powers that it may be open to talks about its ballistic missile arsenal aimed at reducing tension over the disputed programme. (Writing by Parisa Hafezi; Editing by Catherine Evans)
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — Police in Cambodia have announced the arrest of a British man suspected of involvement in the killing of another Briton in the Thai resort town of Pattaya.
Deputy National Police Chief Gen. Chhay Sinarith confirmed the arrest of Toby James Nelhams, who was taken to Phnom Penh Municipal Court on Wednesday for questioning.
Nelhams was one of three men sought by Thai police in the Jan. 24 shooting death of Tony Kenway as he sat in his car. Kenway's widow described him as a web developer, but Thai media suggested he had connections with a gambling website , among other activities.
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OTTAWA, May 30 (Reuters) - Canadian producer prices rose by 0.5 percent in April from March, the fourth consecutive increase, on higher prices for energy and petroleum products, Statistics Canada said on Wednesday.
Of the 21 major commodity groups, prices were up in seven and down in 11, leaving three unchanged.
Energy and petroleum products prices posted a 4.5 percent gain as members of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries cut production levels, putting pressure on supplies.
Prices for electronic and telecommunications products, as well as pulp and paper products, both fell by 0.5 percent thanks to a 1.6 percent increase in the value of the Canadian dollar against the greenback in April.
Some products are priced in U.S. dollars and become cheaper when the Canadian currency strengthens.
The raw materials price index rose by 0.7 percent on higher prices for crude energy products.
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Being in the news for quite some time, Meiigoo S8 was officially announced about 3 weeks ago. The flagship device features a large 6.1″ display with an 18:9 display aspect ratio, which has become the latest trend in flagship smartphones, as well as a screen resolution of 1440 x 720 pixels. Also, it boasts a dual-sided 3D glass front panel and a bezel-less, edge-to-edge design that gives it a screen-to-body ratio of 83%. Its presale price was $199.99, but now Banggood is offering the S8 for just $139.99 along with $49 worth of gifts! Check it out here.
The Meiigoo S8 is powered by a MediaTek MTK6750T octa-core SoC, 4GB of RAM, and 64GB of internal storage. It is also equipped with a 5MP front camera while the rear one is a dual system, with a 13MP main sensor and a 5MP secondary one. There’s also a 3300mAh battery and a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor under the dual rear camera. The device is currently on preorder and will ship in about 15 days.
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court appears divided over Texas' appeal to preserve congressional and legislative districts that a lower court struck down as racially discriminatory.
The justices heard arguments Tuesday in the latest round of court action over Texas electoral districts that began in 2011.
At issue are two congressional districts and statehouse districts in four counties.
The liberal justices seemed favorable to minority voters and civil rights groups that challenged the districts. The court's conservatives appeared to lean toward the state. Justice Anthony Kennedy said nothing to indicate where his potentially decisive vote would fall.
The justices last year kept the challenged districts in place, even after the lower court ruling. Texas held primary elections in those districts in March.
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A strike by faculty members at Laurentian University is over now that the union and school have reached a tentative agreement.
The university says ratification votes will be held as soon as possible so that faculty and students can get back to class.
If it is ratified, classes at the university's Barrie, Ont., campus and online will resume Tuesday and those at the Sudbury, Ont., campus will start Oct. 16 after the fall break.
Details of the proposed deal have not been released.
The strike began last week after the Laurentian University Faculty Association said negotiations had reached an impasse.
In a message to students at the time, the union said the key issue in the dispute was faculty workload.
If you were lucky enough to get tickets to Sunday's big game, you may have had to decide who to bring with you. For one family, though, the game is becoming a family affair. NBC10's Dray Clark has their story. (Published Friday, Feb 2, 2018)
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LONDON (AP) - British police are investigating six claims of sexual assault or assault by Academy Award-winning actor Kevin Spacey, three more than previously disclosed.
British media reported earlier this year that London's Metropolitan Police force was investigating allegations against the former "House of Cards" star.
Police in Britain don't name suspects until they are charged. Asked about Spacey, the force did not identify him by name but said Wednesday that detectives were investigating allegations of sexual assault alleged to have taken place in London's Westminster borough in 1996 and the western England city of Gloucester in 2013.
The force says three other complaints of sexual assault and one of assault by the same suspect have been made.
Spacey was artistic director of London's Old Vic theater for 11 years until 2015.
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The service plaza on Interstate 90 in Westborough will be without fuel for about four weeks as new fuel tanks are installed, MassDOT said.
"As a result of fuel tank removal and new tank installations, motorists will be unable to refuel with gasoline or diesel at this location for approximately four weeks," MassDOT announced Friday.
The next place to fuel up on I-90 westbound is about 8 miles away, MassDOT said.
Signs are in place to notify drivers.
Though there will be no fuel, food and restroom services will still be available, according to MassDOT.
A full list of service plazas is online here.
April 5 MRC Global Inc:
* MRC Global awarded expanded contract with PBF Energy Company LLC
* MRC Global awarded expanded contract with PBF Energy Company LLC
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Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty has formed a campaign committee to run for his old job.
The two-term governor announced Monday that he had created a campaign committee for the 2018 election. It’s not official yet, as Pawlenty still needs to formally file for the office.
But it’s the surest sign yet that Pawlenty plans to enter the race after starting to raise money recently. He says he’ll make a final announcement soon.
It would be a return to state politics for Pawlenty, who left office in 2011 and ran a short-lived 2012 presidential campaign. He spent the past five years lobbying in Washington for the nation’s biggest banks.
ROME — Lazio striker Ciro Immobile was sent off as Torino ended a four-match winless streak with a 3-1 victory in Serie A on Monday.
Immobile, who has 15 goals this season, was shown a direct red before the break for jerking his head at Nicolas Burdisso and landing his shoulder in the defender's face.
Immobile, who previously played for Torino, had been protesting for an apparent handball by Iago Falque on a cross of his inside the area.
Torino took control in the second half with goals from Alejandro Berenguer and Tomas Rincon. Luis Alberto pulled one back for Lazio but Simone Edera restored Torino's two-goal advantage.
WWE has confirmed that Universal Champion Brock Lesnar would appear on next week’s episode of Raw.
As seen on this week’s episode of Monday Night Raw in Cleveland, OH at the Quicken Loans Arena on the USA Network, Kane battled Braun Strowman in a #1 contender match to determine who would face Lesnar at the Royal Rumble. However, the match ended in a double count out.
WWE holds next week’s show in Providence, RI at the Dunkin Donuts Center. WWE has already confirmed that Cedric Alexander will face Drew Gulak to determine the new #1 contender for the Cruiserweight Title on the show.
In order to hear the live mixtape delights of Orange Krush, one typically either has to be getting married or invited to said ceremony by the couple-to-be. At these and additional private functions, the nonet of all-star Asheville talent — including vocalists Ryan Barber and Pam Jones, drummer Phill Bronson and a trio of horns — has moved its share of feet through an extensive repertoire of popular covers and the ability to switch up the night’s playlist to keep the crowd dancing. Unwilling to hide the band’s charms from the public, Isis Music Hall brings its well-practiced jams to the masses Friday, Dec. 15, at 9 p.m. $10. Wedding dresses and tuxedos optional. isisasheville.com. Photo by Carrie Turner
South Korean and U.S. military authorities are said to be planning to announce the timetable for annual joint military drills on Tuesday.
A government source said Monday that the two sides are expected to conduct the combined field training Foal Eagle exercise for a month starting April first. The computer-simulated command post Key Resolve exercise is expected to be held for two weeks beginning Friday.
Military authorities have said that the annual drills, which had been put off until after the PyeongChang Winter Olympics, would be conducted at levels similar to previous years.
However, the source said that this year’s exercises will be conducted in a low-key manner and that specific details will be withheld.
Kathryn Bland, 19, from Chapel House, is one of 40 girls taking part in the finals this summer in the hope of being chosen to represent GB The 19-year-old will be one of 40 girls taking part in the world-famous finals in South Wales - and she's gunning to be Britain's main girl. The determined business and psychology student has never taken part in a pageant before, but is delighted to have made it through to the last stage.
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Acclaimed author Scott Turow is renowned for his eloquence in tackling contentious and often timely legal issues in his bestselling works of fiction. In his newest book, Turow explores a particularly nasty period in 1990s international intrigue with a spellbinding tale surrounding the disappearance of an entire Bosnian War refugee camp. In Testimony , Turow takes readers on an exciting international adventure involving the long-persecuted Roma people, the International Criminal Court and long-buried Washington secrets. Narrated by a middle-aged prosecutor whose inner life is in turmoil, this fast-paced page-turner captures both one man’s personal angst and the world’s collapsing system of global justice. Author Scott Turow will appear at the The Harry & Rose Samson Jewish Community Center for a book event in conjunction with Boswell Book Co.
Explosive foul play claims by the Gary Corcoran camp has lit the fuse ahead of Wednesday night’s showdown between the Englishman and Australia’s world boxing champion Jeff Horn at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre (BCEC). Speaking at today’s official press conference at the BCEC, Corcoran’s trainer Frank Greaves accused the Brisbane boxer of continually moving forward and using a head butt.
Greaves produced the video above of examples from Horn’s previous bouts and has promised his boxer will fight fire with fire if Horn uses the same tactics. The allegation is strongly refuted by the Horn camp, who are confident of their first world title defense.
The body of a 26-year-old woman was found in a sugarcane field near Khampur village in this district and it is suspected that she was raped, the police said on Saturday. The body is yet to be identified. It bore strangulation mark on the neck, they said. Investigation into the incident has been initiated and the body has been sent for post-mortem, the police said.
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BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota has failed to reach a settlement with a group of Native Americans who sued the state over its expanded voter identification laws.
Secretary of State Al Jaeger says the closed-door meeting Tuesday was unsuccessful, but “discussions may continue.”
The settlement talks were held a month after U.S. District Judge Daniel Hovland criticized the state for raising a “litany of embellished concerns” about people taking advantage of his ruling that expands the proof of identity Native Americans can use for North Dakota elections.
The state has appealed the ruling but Hovland had suggested the parties negotiate a settlement.
Tom Dickson, a Bismarck-based lawyer for tribal members, says he was hopeful a settlement could be reached. But he says “the ball is in the state’s court.”
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April 24 (Reuters) - United Technologies Corp reported a 10.3 percent rise in quarterly revenue and raised its full-year profit and sales outlook.
The maker of Pratt & Whitney aircraft engines and Carrier air conditioners, however, posted a drop in net income attributable to shareholders to $1.30 billion in the first quarter ended March 31 from $1.39 billion. The year-earlier period included a one-time gain of 25 cents per share.
On a per share basis, net income attributable to shareholders was $1.62 per share in the latest reported quarter. On an adjusted basis, the company earned $1.77 per share.
Net sales rose to $15.24 billion from $13.82 billion. (Reporting by Ankit Ajmera in Bengaluru Editing by Saumyadeb Chakrabarty)
March 30 Hilton Food Group Plc:
* FY revenue of 1.23 bln stg versus 1.09 bln stg year ago
* Recommended final dividend of 12.5 pence per ordinary share
* FY volume of 275,213 tonnes versus 256,218 year ago
* Says FY operating profit 34.3 mln stg versus 29.0 mln stg year ago
* Says Hilton's operating performance in early months of 2017 has been in line with board's expectations
* Says medium term outlook for hilton is positive with commencement of portugal joint venture company Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bangalore.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com)
March 19 (Reuters) - Staffing 360 Solutions Inc:
* SEES Q4 REVENUE $59.5 MILLION (ADDS DROPPED WORD ‘SEES’)
* SEES FY REVENUE $192.7 MILLION (NOT $500 MILLION)
* STAFFING 360 SOLUTIONS ANNOUNCES PRELIMINARY UNAUDITED FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR 2017 FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR
* SEES Q4 2017 REVENUE $59.5 MILLION
* ‍SEES PRELIMINARY Q4 2017 NET LOSS OF $9.1 MILLION, INCLUDED $7.9 MILLION OF CHARGES​
* ‍EXPECTS TO FILE ITS AUDITED RESULTS FOR FY 2017 ON FORM 10-K BEFORE SEC FILING DEADLINE OF MARCH 30, 2018​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reuters.Briefs@thomsonreuters.com)
DUBAI, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Dubai's Meraas Holding, a real estate developer owned by the government, priced on Monday a $200 million tap of the $400 million sukuk which it sold privately at the end of May, a document showed.
Under a bond tap, an existing transaction is reopened for subscription, using the same documentation as before.
The $200 million of private sukuk, due in May 2022, were priced at a 4.991 percent yield to maturity and arranged by Dubai Islamic Bank and Emirates NBD Capital, the document showed. (Reporting by Davide Barbuscia; Editing by Andrew Torchia)
IT WILL be the world premiere for a body of work by an emerging composer, and Gladstone will be the host.
Camerata Live! by Queensland's Chamber Orchestra will be held at the the Gladstone Entertainment Convention Centre next week as part of a regional tour.
The emerging composer, Isabella Gerometta, has had works performed nationally and internationally.
Orchestra leader Brendan Joyce said the group looked forward to touring each year and meeting audiences across the state.
"It is such a privilege to be able to impact so many people in their own home communities,” he said.
While in the region, Camerata's musicians will meet local school groups and musicians for workshops and performances and deliver a concert for Bindaree Lodge residents.
The tour was supported by the Tim Fairfax Family Foundation and the Queensland Government.
Catch the orchestra June 6 at GECC.
Its new chip platform, unveiled in Taiwan, combines AI and high-performance computing.
The news: SiliconAngle reports that Nvidia, which makes super-fast GPU chips often used in gaming, has launched HGX-2, which combines 16 advanced GPUs to handle AI tasks in the cloud.
The need for speed: AI systems train on lots of data. The faster they can crunch numbers, the better. Nvidia says its new platform has hit record training speeds of 15,500 images a second.
The competition: Other companies are gunning for the AI cloud market too. Intel is working on dedicated AI chips, and some AI-powered firms like Facebook are making their own.
Why this matters: Beefing up cloud computing power for AI will help accelerate advances in everything from policing online content to guiding self-driving cars.
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Dec. 11: Gaga’s Holiday Party
The holiday’s are here which means it’s holiday party time, and Lady Gaga is celebrating it in the best way possible — with friends and costumes. Dressed up as Mistress Claus, Gaga hosted a holiday soirée with her sister and the rest of Haus of Gaga who also dressed up in a mix of adorable ensembles.
(CORTLAND, Ohio) — Ohio officials have granted a woman's request to have President Donald Trump's mysterious tweeted typo , "covfefe," on her license plate.
Brittany Scott tells The Columbus Dispatch in May she saw a Twitter post by Trump that read: "Despite the constant negative press covfefe."
The 29-year-old Cortland woman says she wrote in her application that her request stemmed from a tweet from the 45th president of the United States, and the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles approved it.
Scott says she hasn't received any complaints online or from fellow motorists.
A bureau committee examines hundreds of applications each day for vanity plates, denying profane, obscene or sexually explicit ones. It also rejects those it determines could provoke violence or advocate lawlessness.
Cortland is about 64 miles (103 kilometers) southeast of Cleveland.
On Friday, Selena stepped out looking adorable in vintage Wrangler overalls. She kept her long dark hair loose and wavy and wore minimal makeup, but still managed to look glamorous.
The “It Ain’t Me” singer enjoyed a busy day with friends that began at Casa Vega Mexican restaurant in Sherman Oaks. Afterwards, the girls relaxed by a lake, where they fed the ducks!
Justin Bieber supported the decision. The girls’ day out occurred just one day after a source told E! News that Selena checked into the NYC treatment center to “get back to a healthy place.” Even her boyfriendsupported the decision.
"She had a difficult year, especially towards the end, and she decided she wanted to spend some time focusing on herself," the insider explained. "It was all about wellness and her health."
After her day out, Selena changed things up and looked ultra glamorous as she headed to Ysabel restaurant with friends that night.
Taco Bell is giving taco lovers the chance to win a dream wedding at their Las Vegas cantina restaurant as part of their “Love and Tacos” contest.
Anyone can apparently enter the contest, and all that is needed for entry is a 30 second video clip or photo uploaded to social media explaining how Taco Bell played into a couple’s love story.
Fan voting for the contest begins March 1, and judges will eventually choose the finalists. The winning couple will get free trip to Las Vegas, dinner catered by Taco Bell at their Las Vegas Cantina restaurant, Taco Bell t-shirts, champagne flutes, and plenty more perks like wedding photography, a private pool cabana and a VIP table at Drai’s nightclub.
Taco Bell also has a $600 wedding package that’s being described as walking right “up to the counter and order a wedding right off the menu.”
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Flash flooding overwhelmed Grayson County over the weekend. Parts of Sherman received more than 9 inches of precipitation.
It’s the first time four different players scored at least three goals in his season opener in 100 years, since the NHL’s first two games back in 1917.
A Tulsa man is out of the Tulsa County jail on bond after Broken Arrow Police say they caught him driving at four times the legal limit for alcohol with two minor children in his SUV.
Police says 49-year-old Patrick Boss was taken into custody following an accident near 91st and 129th East Avenue Friday evening.
In their arrest report, police say Boss was unsteady on his feet and nearly fell into the officer, after he stopped walking towards that officer.
After investigating the crash further, police discovered two children in Boss' 2015 Toyota Highlander at the time of the crash.
In their report, police said Boss didn't answer when asked if he had been drinking, but stated he blew a .32 and .33 during a breath test. The legal limit is .08.
Jail records show Patrick Boss was jailed on DUI and two child endangerment complaints following his arrest.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – PNM says power has been restored to 2,966 customers in northeast Albuquerque following an outage Friday evening.
PNM said the outage spanned from north to south between Academy and Osuna and east to west between Juan Tabo and Eubank.
Power has since been restored to all customers. No word on the cause of the outage.
U.s. Treasury Yields Edge Higher, But Remain Below Tuesday’s Closing Levels After fED Decision; 10-Yr Yield at 2.130 Pct
U.S. TREASURY YIELDS EDGE HIGHER, BUT REMAIN BELOW TUESDAY’S CLOSING LEVELS AFTER FED DECISION; 10-YR YIELD AT 2.130 PCTThe material has been provided by InstaForex Company – www.instaforex.com
Police are asking for the public’s help identifying three people in relation to an incident where products were stolen from a Cole Harbour business.
In a vaguely-worded press release, Halifax RCMP say products were stolen from the business on Forest Hills Parkway on Sept. 13 at 6:30 p.m., but they provide no other details.
Oil prices fell 7.6% in the last week following reports that OPEC countries and Russia might start producing more oil soon. Those countries cut production at the start of 2017, which helped take U.S. crude from about $50 a barrel in late 2016 to more than $70 this month. The countries had agreed to keep production at its current levels until the end of this year, but upheaval in Venezuela and new sanctions on Iran could change their plans.
Disney Imagineering has just released video of "Stuntronics" -- robots capable of performing death-defying stunts at its theme park attractions.
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) _ A Connecticut zoo is welcoming the addition of two tiger cubs.
Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport said Monday that its 10-year-old Amur tiger, Changbai, gave birth Nov. 25 to four tiger cubs but only two survived. The surviving female cubs were removed from Changbai when she showed no interest in taking care of them.
The 2-week-old cubs are in seclusion in the zoo hospital. The cubs are being hand fed five times a day.
The zoo says one of the four kittens had been found unresponsive after birth and a second kitten died later that night.
Director Gregg Dancho says every possible effort was being made to help the kittens survive.
The zoo says Amur tigers, also known as Siberian tigers, are very rare.
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A UCF alumnus is partnering with Theatre UCF to bring Orlando 26 Pebbles. It’s a play about the Sandy Hook mass shooting. Play writer Eric Ulloa drove to Newtown, Connecticut in 2012 after the tragedy and did interviews with many of the town’s people. The play uses their words.
“It’s mostly a very powerful story about, like we’re seeing now in Vegas, how in the absolute most horrific situations people do come together and there is light to be found,” said Ulloa.
Ulloa said the Pulse shooting was personal for him because it was his hangout in college.
“We keep waking up, which is a weird phrase to use, we keep waking up to nightmares instead of waking up from nightmares, we’re waking up to nightmares,” he said.
26 Pebbles runs at the Orlando Repertory Theatre through October 8th.
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March 31 The following are the top stories on the New York Times business pages. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
- Jeffrey Immelt, General Electric's chief executive, says climate change is real, a position at odds with the Trump administration. nyti.ms/2nBPPmx
- Volkswagen took another step to move past its emissions-cheating scandal by agreeing to pay $157 million to 10 states in the United States to settle environmental lawsuits. nyti.ms/2nFWGx0
- By a single vote, the Senate gave final approval on Thursday to a measure to block cities and counties from organizing retirement savings accounts for workers who have no access to employer-sponsored plans. nyti.ms/2nBN98s
- Palmer Luckey, a founder of the virtual-reality technology company Oculus, has left Facebook three years after the social network acquired his company for close to $3 billion. nyti.ms/2nG0Ghd
(Compiled by Parikshit Mishra in Bengaluru)
This is the moment co-workers of anti-Kremlin journalist Arkady Babchenko learned he’d faked his own death to thwart an assassination plot — and is still alive.
Emotional video posted by Radio Free Europe shows staffers at Ukrainian TV network ATV cheer, gasp and hug as they watch the stunning press conference Wednesday where police revealed that Babchenko’s previously reported “death” was actually staged — and he then appeared in the flesh.
Several bounce up and down whooping and clapping, while others cover their mouths in stunned silence.
Babchenko — a war reporter who fled Russia last year over fears for his life — was reported shot dead on Tuesday. But at the press conference, he revealed it was all a ruse set up by local police to foil Kremlin-backed hitmen out to kill him for real.
We've seen human workers walk off the job, but four-legged landscapers?It happened in Georgia where officers with the Roswell Police Department said some goats and one donkey were supposed to be clearing a woman's yard on March 16, 2018 before walking off the job.She hired them from a company for a couple of days.Officers were eventually able to get the animals back into the woman's yard to finish the job.The Roswell Police Department shared the video on Facebook saying officers can now add "goat wrangler" to their job description.
After the elation of the penalty shoot-out victory, the reality of the tournament treadmill will hit hard for some of the England squad. No time for celebrations, the players need to recover quickly and fully, to be able to go again within 72 hours.
Physically and mentally drained from their exertions, they will have likely crashed after their adrenaline spike late on Tuesday night in Moscow. Ahead for them is a strict diet, intensity monitoring and heavily structured days. The bonus though may be extended lie-ins along with plenty of food and drink.
The team chose not to stay over in Moscow, but fly that night. It meant a 6am arrival time and one night of missed sleep. Recent scientific studies...
Argentine President Mauricio Macri got an unexpectedly strong show of support in a nonbinding primary election, dealing a setback to former President Cristina Kirchner’s plans for a comeback.
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April 24 (Reuters) - Trinity Place Holdings Inc:
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Multiple vehicles have collided in dense fog on Interstate 15 in Cajon Pass about 60 miles (97 kilometers) east of Los Angeles and initial reports say at least 17 people have been hurt.
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — Multiple vehicles have collided in dense fog on Interstate 15 in Cajon Pass about 60 miles (97 kilometers) east of Los Angeles and initial reports say at least 17 people have been hurt.
California Department of Transportation district spokeswoman Terri Kasinga says the number of vehicles in the pileup late Wednesday morning is unknown but may involve as many as 20.
The San Bernardino County Fire Department tweets that two patients were transported immediately and 15 others had minor injuries. Numerous drivers and vehicle occupants declined treatment.
The pass runs between the San Bernardino and San Gabriel Mountains and rises to an elevation of nearly 3,800 feet (1,158 meters).
Southern California is experiencing a deep intrusion of marine air that has brought low clouds, fog and rain.
After arriving at school Monday morning, over 1,000 students at University Academy had to turn right back around and go home after a freon leak.
MALAPPURAM: Panic gripped Vettukadu near Edavannappara within the Kondotty police station limits after an explosion rocked the village by 12.30 pm on Saturday.
It left a nearby quarters and three houses damaged after a bundle of gunpowder burnt. According to the Kondotty police, the gunpowder was kept in a sack and was abandoned in a waste pit. The explosion took place while the waste was set ablaze by a resident of the nearby quarters.
Police suspect the material was abandoned by Ilangovan, a well digger from Tamil Nadu, who has been residing in the nearby quarters. “Primary investigation has found the gun powder was put by Ilangovan in the pit. We are not sure whether it was kept or abandoned. The material might be used to smash the rocks while digging wells,” said Kondotty police inspector Mohammed Haneefa.
Viewed as the heir apparent to Ricky Rubio, Kris Dunn has been largely inconsistent in his rookie season. But Dunn's play has improved of late, and in the Timberwolves' 95-89 loss to the Trail Blazers on Sunday, the rookie point guard showed off his tantalizing skill set with an insane dribbling move.
Matched up against Shabazz Napier, Dunn dribbled left, then ran right past the Blazers guard to get the ball. He basically skipped the ball behind his defender, which totally confused Napier. Dunn then completed the play by whipping a pass to Gorgui Dieng, who nailed the wide open jumper.
You have to watch this play multiple times otherwise, like Napier, you will be quite confused that it can actually happen. It's just that impressive.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Lear Corp:
* LEAR TO ACQUIRE EXO TECHNOLOGIES, A DEVELOPER OF GPS TECHNOLOGY FOR AUTONOMOUS AND CONNECTED VEHICLE APPLICATIONS
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There's been no sign of a humpback whale seen tangled in rope off Sydney for more than a day after weather conditions forced search crews to call off their mission.
A juvenile humpback whale entangled in ropes off Sydney. Source: Whale Watch Sydney
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service on Wednesday said finding the sub-adult mammal had been "like trying to find a needle in a haystack" after it was first spotted by a whale-watching boat on Tuesday afternoon.
Crews from that vessel managed for cut some of the ropes off but had to leave before the animal was entirely free due to fading light.
Its last known position was about 4km off Bondi Beach, but there's been no sign of the humpback since, despite an extensive search that included helicopter patrols as far north as the state's Central Coast.
The search was called off on Wednesday after rough conditions made observations virtually impossible.
In this enhanced version of Life Below Zero, Alaskans take advantage of the sun’s return and head out onto ice, water, and land for resources.
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× Cottonwood Heights Police Department seeks help in finding missing woman with dementia
COTTONWOOD HEIGHTS, Utah – The Cottonwood Heights Police Department asked for the public’s help in locating a missing woman, who is considered to be endangered, Monday afternoon.
According to a statement released by police, 71-year-old Maata Satini walked away from her home, and suffers from dementia.
Satini was last seen wearing blue jeans and a brown sweatshirt. Police reported that she is possibly in the area around the University of Utah.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Cottonwood Heights Police Department at (801)-840-4000.
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — An Anchorage man has been convicted of first-degree murder in a shooting death at a home nearly two years ago.
Anchorage television station KTVA reports a jury took less than three hours Tuesday to convict 34-year-old Trayvon Morrissette in the death of Jorge Rea-Villa on July 4, 2016.
The men knew each other and were attending a holiday barbeque at a mobile home in southeast Anchorage.
Morrissette last week testified that he had taken cocaine and methamphetamine. A brief confrontation with Rea-Villa in a bathroom preceded the shooting. Morrissette said he didn’t remember why he pulled the trigger.
Morrissette after the shooting fled in a sedan.
He will be sentenced Oct. 5 and faces a maximum sentence of 99 years.
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Justin Bieber just messaged the gym that I work at and asked who I was hahahaha WTF pic.twitter.com/mktcdB1iDP
Chineme Okafor in Abuja The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr.Ibe Kachikwu, Monday denied political campaigns linking him to the 2019 governorship election in Delta State, saying that he was focused on delivering on his job as a federal minister. Kachikwu stated in a statement from the Director of Press in the ministry, Mr. […]
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NEW YORK Stephen Crowley is being crowned "father of the year" on the internet for an unlikely reason: putting his 18-month-old daughter in "unsafe situations" - at least that's how it appears at first glance. The dad from Dublin, Ireland, is sharing Photoshopped images on his social media accounts that are making internet users do a double take.
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Law360 (February 2, 2018, 2:51 PM EST) -- Lenders at times find themselves assessing how to handle a claim by a borrower that he or she is entitled to rescind a loan under the Truth in Lending Act (TILA). Rescission under TILA is distinct from common law rescission due to one main difference: unlike common law rescission, which requires the rescinding party to tender any benefits received under the contract back to the other party as a condition precedent, TILA allows a borrower to exercise the right of rescission before such tender must occur....
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Mexico's foreign relations secretary says it might come as a surprise, but the country's relationship with the United States today is "more fluid, it's closer than it was with previous administrations."
Luis Videgaray said: "It might be surprising to some people, but that's a fact of life."
The comments were made at a joint news conference in Mexico on Friday with U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland.
Mexico has had well-known disagreements with the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump during the past year over trade, immigration and payment for a proposed border wall.
Tillerson's stop in the country kicked off a six-day Latin America trip that will also take him to Panama, Argentina, Peru, Colombia and Jamaica.
SINGAPORE: A tree toppled at the corner of Tampines Avenue 9 and Tampines Street 43 on Monday evening (Dec 11), blocking one of the road lanes.
Channel NewsAsia understands that there are no reports of injuries so far, and a police officer has been assisting with traffic control at the scene.
The Land Transport Authority tweeted at about 6.40pm that there was an obstacle on Tampines Avenue 9.
Obstacle on Tampines Avenue 9 (towards Tampines Street 43) after Tampines Street 45 — LTATrafficNews (@LTAtrafficnews) December 11, 2017
Many parts of Singapore experienced heavy rain on Monday afternoon, with the Meteorological Service Singapore forecasting moderate rains will continue over many areas in the evening.
Bruno Mars has been teasing us about doing a second phase of his “24K Magic World Tour.”
What if I told you I wanna do one more U.S tour so we could celebrate 24k Magic together one last time….. — Bruno Mars (@BrunoMars) February 2, 2018
And he added a little more entrigue when he tweeted about recruiting Cardi B.
Annndddd…what if I told u imma bring my lil sis @iamcardib on tour so we can really turn your city upside down! Make this finale a party!! — Bruno Mars (@BrunoMars) February 2, 2018
Bruno finally revealed the true intention behind his tweets, announcing a 12-date North American journey that kicks off in Boston, eventually making its way to our doorstep.
Tickets go on sale February 16. Stay close to 97-9 The Beat to win your way in!!
A celebration must commence!! — Bruno Mars (@BrunoMars) February 2, 2018
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This Valentine’s Day, Mya gifts fans with a video for “Coolin’,” a standout track from her 2016 album Smoove Jones, which arrived on the lover’s holiday last year.
Shot in Australia, the black-and-white video sees the singer in lingerie in a beautiful mansion immersed in reflection about a past boo and their time together.
“Your love’s like summer time / Yeah, it feels like it can’t get any hotter / Kiss me like cherry wine,” Mya coos.
Watch the sentimental, sensual visual below:
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has declared the final result of National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II) 2016. A total of 548 candidates have qualified the written test held on 18 September 2016 followed by interviews held by the Services Selection Board, of the Ministry of Defence. The examination was being held for selecting eligible candidates for admission to the Army, Navy and Air Force wings of National Defence Academy for the 138th Course and Naval Academy for the 100th Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC). The course will commence from July 2017.Qualified candidates shall have to submit their certificates supporting their eligibility to 'Additional Directorate General of Recruiting, Adjutant General's Branch, Integrated Headquarters, Ministry of Defence (Army), West Block No. III, Wing 1, R. K. Puram, New Delhi 110066 wherever this has not already been done.'Click here for more Jobs News
IMAGE: Hyderabad Hunters player Carolina Marin in action against PV Sindhu of Chennai Smashers in the inaugural match of the Premier Badminton League, in Hyderabad, on Sunday. Photograph: PTI.
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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — A Florida college professor fired after publicly saying the Sandy Hook school shooting in Connecticut was a hoax has lost a lawsuit claiming he was wrongfully terminated.
Local news outlets report that a federal jury on Monday sided with Florida Atlantic University. The school contended communications professor James Tracy was fired last year not because of his blog posts about the Sandy Hook school shooting but because he violated rules regarding reporting of outside work.
Tracy claimed his firing violated his free speech rights. He wrote on his blog that the Sandy Hook shooting was a hoax by the government to impose tougher gun control. Tracy sought reinstatement to his position, back pay and damages.
× Police arrest 52-year-old man after woman’s murder on near east side
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Police announced Friday they have made an arrest in the murder of 49-year-old Catrina Russell.
52-year-old Fredrick Ford was arrested after he was initially named a person of interest on Monday.
Just after 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, officers were dispatched on the report of a person shot to the 2800 block of E. New York St.
They located Russell in the parking lot of a business suffering from a gunshot wound and she was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police said the suspected vehicle was a grey Lexus sedan which reportedly fled from the scene. They later found it abandoned in the 1500 block of N. Kealing Ave.
The next night, Ford was named a person of interest.
Anyone with more information on this incident should call Crime Stoppers at 317-262-8477.
Bengaluru: India will increase the range of the supersonic Brahmos cruise missile to 450 km from existing 290 km, and a test is likely around March 10, DRDO chief S Christopher said on Wednesday.
However he denied any plans for increasing the range of the Agni missile, which has a range above 5,000 km.
The range of the Brahmos missile, a joint venture of India and Russia, is 290 km, though it is capable of going beyond that range.
The Brahmos missile, having a range of 290 km and a 2.8 speed, is capable of being launched from land, sea, sub-sea and air against sea and land targets.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — New Ohio State basketball coach Chris Holtmann’s $3 million annual contract includes incentives for making the NCAA Tournament and ensuring his players get good grades.
Ohio State signed the former Butler coach to an eight-year deal to replace Thad Matta, who was fired June 5. The contract still has to be approved by university trustees, but Ohio State released the terms Wednesday.
The contract contains bonuses for winning, including $40,000 for making the NCAA Tournament and $100,000 for winning the national championship. Plus, Holtmann gets $50,000 if his players can maintain an average cumulative grade-point average of 3.0. If the players can manage a cumulative 3.5 average, he’ll make $150,000.
The contract also includes football tickets and a golf club membership.
He’ll be eligible for a raise beginning next year.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Galectin Therapeutics Inc
* Q2 loss per share $0.14 ‍​
* Galectin Therapeutics - at June 30, 2017, co had $9.1 million of unrestricted cash and cash equivalents available to fund future operations
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When authorities found 2-year-old William Odom of Mississippi, who had wandered away from home, the boy’s dog was with him. The dog went with the boy to protect him, authorities believe. Harrison County, Mississippi, Sheriff’s Department
The Williamson County sheriff is training church-goers on what to do in an active shooter situation.
The training will be on Monday, December 11 at 6 p.m. and should last a couple of hours.
The session will include basic security concepts, but the department is waiting until they know who might be interested to determine where it will take place.
You can contact the Williamson County Sheriff's Department for more information.
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‘Good Day LA’ co-host Steve Edwards has been fired from his position at KTTV. Read here all about his dismissal!
Steve Edwards, 69, was abruptly fired on Dec. 11 after over 20 years of co-hosting Good Day LA for KTTV, a Fox affiliate in Los Angeles. A Fox11 spokesperson verified his dismissal to Deadline, stating, “We can confirm that Steve Edwards is no longer employed by KTTV.” According to sources, Edwards’ firing was due to sexual harassment allegations. However, the station did not confirm this.
Edwards had been with the morning show since 1995. We reached out to Fox11 for comment.
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Janesville police are looking for a woman who tried to run someone over with her car.
The incident happened at about 3 o'clock this afternoon on the 4000 block of Whitney Street. Arielle L Landing is accused of hitting someone with her car and fleeing the scene. Janesville Police are still searching for Landing.
Landing is described at 5 feet 4 inches tall, about 120 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. She is 28 years old. She's wanted on charges for attempted homicide and hit and run causing injury.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Janesville Police at (608)-757-2244 or Janseville Area Crimestoppers at (608)-756-3636.
CLIFTON PARK, N.Y. (NEWS10) – New York State Police arrested a man they say raped a girl.
John Coler, 37, is accused of having sex with a 16-year-old.
Coler was charged with two counts of third-degree rape, one count of third-degree criminal sex act, and endangering the welfare of a child.
He was arraigned where bail was set at $5,000 cash or $10,000 bond.
International observers say Russian President Vladimir Putin won another six-year term in office by withholding a fair chance from the competition. The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) said Monday that the extensive coverage by state news media of Putin's activities had given him an advantage over other candidates. Putin won re-election easily, leaving the seven challengers trailing far behind. VOA's Zlatica Hoke reports.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Caleb Wood scored 14 points and Penn moved to 5-0 in Ivy League play by holding off Yale, 59-50 on Saturday night.
The Quakers have hosted Brown and Yale on the same weekend 59 times in its history. They swept the two-game series for the 39th time after beating the Bears 95-90 in overtime Friday night. Penn has beaten Yale 106 times in 133 meetings.
Penn took a 31-25 lead into intermission, and Ryan Betley opened the second half by drilling a 3 and Max Rothschild converted at the basket to make it 36-25.
Antonio Woods finished with 13 points for Penn (15-6, 5-0). Betley added 12 points and Rothschild 10, and AJ Brodeur pulled down nine boards.
Paul Atkinson scored 20 points and grabbed 13 rebounds to lead Yale (9-13, 2-4), but was the lone Bulldog to reach double-figure scoring.
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Spencer Prewett outta Oak Bay, is the drummer and founder of the death metal band, Archspire.
Prewett was standing in a Subway lineup when he got a Facebook message from his guitar player that read, “Holy cow, we’ve been nominated for a Juno.” Prewett says he was completely shocked considering the genre of music it is. “We play really extreme music, so to get any kind of recognition from anything mainstream is pretty bizarre…but a nice surprise,” he added.
The band has been nominated for metal/hard music album of the year at the 2018 Juno awards.
Prewett, “I don’t think anybody plays this genre for money or for mainstream recognition. The people who play it, play it because they love it.”
Archspire has released three albums since 2009, with their third album, Relentless Mutation, receiving the nomination. The band is currently in Vancouver and will kick off its tour following the Junos. It’ll start in Japan before heading to the U.S.
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A 29-year-old man was rushed to the hospital after a morning shooting near a Hollywood apartment complex.
Police responded to the scene at the Hollywood Oaks development before 7 a.m. Crews could be seen around the security area in front of the gated community.
Developing Two Hurt in Early Morning Shooting on Miami Beach
Hollywood Police confirmed that man was shot and transported in serious condition. They have not released any additional information at this time.
Stay tuned to NBC 6 on air and online for more information.
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A web designer accused of killing a young woman when his speedboat capsized on the Thames admitted: “I did not even ask if she could swim,” a court heard.
Jack Shepherd had allegedly tried to seduce 23-year-old Charlotte Brown with a boozy meal at the Shard and a champagne boat trip to Westminster after they met through a dating website.
But after he gave her the wheel for a “thrill”, the speeding vessel hit a submerged tree trunk and capsized on the evening of December 8 2015, the Old Bailey heard.
Afterwards, the 30-year-old told police his boat had been going “full throttle”.
He said: “Neither of us were wearing life jackets, although there were two between the seats.
“She would not have known they were there and I did not point them out. I did not even ask if she could swim.”
Jurors were told that if Ms Brown had been wearing a life jacket, it would have “increased the probability” of her survival in the water.
A post-mortem examination gave the cause of death as cold water immersion.
BEAUMONT, Texas — Zjori Bosha scored 18 points with 10 rebounds and two steals and Lamar clobbered Stephen F. Austin 76-54 on Saturday to break a 10-game losing streak to the Lumberjacks, dating back to 2012.
Bosha drained a 3-pointer to put Lamar ahead 11-9 about five minutes in. The Cardinals (14-10, 6-5 Southland Conference) never trailed again and soon pushed the lead to double digits. Josh Nkeazor added 16 points, three steals and 11 boards. James Harrison and Nick Garth tossed in 13 and 11 points, respectively.
Stephen F. Austin got within nine points twice early in the second half. After the second time, Lamar took off on a 27-13 run and pushed the lead to 23 points. Bosha scored 10 in that span and Stephen F. Austin suffered six turnovers.
TJ Holyfield and Shannon Bogues each scored 12 points but the Lumberjacks(18-5, 7-3) were held to 37 per cent shooting (18 of 49) and were outrebounded 43-25. Lamar had more rebounds off the defensive boards (27) than Stephen F. Austin had total.
DUI arrests down this year on St. Patrick's Day in Kansas City
Seventeen people are facing drunk-driving charges in Kansas City after a saturation effort on St. Patrick's Day, but that's fewer than last year.
Four people found dead in a South Carolina home Sunday evening were killed in an apparent murder-suicide, local authorities said.
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The Golden State Warriors are heavy favorites against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Finals, and they should be. But does LeBron have even a puncher's chance?
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Woman charged with killing North Carolina pedestrian death
MATTHEWS, N.C. (AP) — A woman has been charged in a collision that killed a pedestrian pushing his bike along a road in North Carolina.
News outlets reported 21-year-old Sydney Joan Lindenmuth was arrested Wednesday and charged with driving while impaired, possession of marijuana and possession of an open container of alcohol.
Police in Matthews said 22-year-old Richard Angelo was struck around 12:30 a.m. Wednesday and died at the scene.
There was no record of an attorney for Lindenmuth.
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A man fled a crash on the North Devon Link Road this morning, sparking a police search.
Emergency services were called to a single-car crash at around 6am to the A361 at Braunton, near Heanton Hill Lane.
Because police were unable to establish the extent of his injuries, they were forced to prioritise him as a 'high-risk' missing person.
A search took place in the surrounding areas and he was eventually found.
He had suffered injuries to his face and was taken to North Devon District Hospital for treatment.
May 2 Sports Seoul Co Ltd :
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A naked man on drugs broke into NBC’s Washington bureau on Saturday night, forcing his way past security before being tackled by an employee, police said.
A Metropolitan Police Department report obtained by the Washington Examiner states that shortly after 10:15 p.m. EST, an unclothed man who was under the influence of a controlled substance ran into the news bureau at 4001 Nebraska Avenue NW.
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Everton boss Ronald Koeman could be planning a triple raid on Manchester United with Morgan Schneiderlin , Memphis Depay , and Chris Smalling on his winter shortlist.
The Dutchman is keen on bolstering the Toffees squad in the New Year with their chances of European football next season sinking further every game.
According to The Star, Smalling is the latest to be linked with a move to Goodison Park with Koeman keen to add more options in the heart of the defence.
The England international recently returned to the first-team fold following a toe injury, and Jose Mourinho is unlikely to sanction a move for his player after having snubbed a winter approach for Benfica's Victor Lindelof.
Meanwhile, Memphis Depay and Morgan Schneiderlin are free to join the Merseyside outfit this month if their valuations are met.
Everton are currently seventh in the Premier League standings, some 12 points adrift of automatic qualification for Europe.
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The European Commission said Romania needs to welcome 3,546 more refugees under the EU Emergency Relocation Mechanism, a legally-binding plan to address the influx of migrants on the EU's southern borders and ease the burden of Italy and Greece, front-line states in receiving migrants. Romania received 45 migrants from Italy and 589 migrants from Greece by June 9, 2017, a report of the European Commission shows.
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The Queen has paid tribute to the "bravery" of firefighters who have battled the Grenfell Tower fire.
She also praised the "incredible generosity" of volunteers offering their support to those affected.
Queen: My thoughts and prayers are with those families who have lost loved ones in the Grenfell Tower fire
In a statement from Buckingham Palace, the Queen said: "My thoughts and prayers are with those families who have lost loved ones in the Grenfell Tower fire and the many people who are still critically ill in hospital.
"Prince Philip and I would like to pay tribute to the bravery of firefighters and other emergency services officers who put their own lives at risk to save others.
"It is also heartening to see the incredible generosity of community volunteers rallying to help those affected by this terrible event."
Re: 300 win mag hunting load Nothing wrong with shooting 150s out of a 300 Win Mag. Fast and flat is what some people are after. I wouldn't consider it a good choice for long range hunting but we might have different definitions for that. Inside of 500 yards the 150 is pretty awesome. 180s are surprisingly good out to 1000 yards. Most of the shooters on this forum are looking for a load that will have minimal wind drift and perform on game at the limits of what their rifle is capable of, and for a 300 Win Mag that means 190-230 grain bullets. The 208 A-Max and 215 Berger Hybrid are excellent performers out of this cartridge with H1000. So, go ahead and shoot the 150s if you'd like to, but I doubt you'll get much info about such loads on this forum. Might be best to look at some loading manuals or online data from Hodgdon and Nosler to get an idea of where to start. Let us know what you come up with.
A liquidation auction will be held next month at the former Charles Carroll Elementary School.
The event, which will be held at 9:30 a.m. Sept. 23 at the facility at 3719 Littlestown Pike in Westminster, comes after the Board of County Commissioners approved demolishing the former school in April.
The school, along with North Carroll High and New Windsor Middle schools, was closed at the end of the 2015-2016 school year. The county held two walk-throughs of the former school in June.
The liquidation auction will include items like Comtec industries restroom partitions and stalls; Oasis water fountains; fire extinguishers; Bretford metal projector carts and screens and more. A full list of items can be found at http://www.auctionzip.com/cgi-bin/auctionview.cgi?lid=2957606.
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A Santa Clara County judge has dismissed a rape charge against former San Francisco 49er Ray McDonald after prosecutors said the woman who made the allegation refused to testify.
Judge David A. Cena dismissed the charge — one count of rape of an intoxicated person — on Monday. Santa Clara County prosecutor Chris Lamiero said in a statement he tried to convince the victim to testify, but she refused.
The woman said she slipped and fell on a pool deck at McDonald's San Jose home in December 2014 and continued to fall down after that because of her initial head injury and alcohol consumption. She accused McDonald of carrying her upstairs to his bedroom and sexually assaulting her. McDonald faced a maximum of eight years in prison.
Robert Costa, Washington Post political reporter, discusses a bipartisan group working on immigration and the President looking to include a border wall for national security in the deal as well as whether Democrats can take control of the government w...
The Rwanda Peace Academy will this week host the committee of experts from 15 countries of the AU Peace and Security Council (AU PSC).
The week-long retreat kicks off Monday, December 11, and ends Friday.
The retreat is organized with collaboration from the African Union and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR).
The delegates are scheduled to review and follow up the implementation of key conclusions of a previous AU PSC retreat that was held in Kigali in May this year.
The experts will also visit the border town of Rubavu in Western Province.
The Committee of Experts comprises Addis Ababa based diplomats of the following member states of the PSC: Algeria, Botswana, Burundi, Chad, Republic of Congo, Egypt, Kenya, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Togo, Uganda, and Zambia.
The Rwanda Peace Academy hosts the retreat in the framework of the long-standing cooperation with UNITAR.
BOSTON (AP) A Massachusetts man who vanished after attending a Boston Celtics game more than two weeks ago has been found dead in a river.
State police say they pulled the body from the Charles River on Sunday morning after a passer-by spotted it. Police on Monday confirmed it was that of 23-year-old Michael Kelleher, of Southborough.
Kelleher’s parents said in a statement: ”Michael was claimed by the Charles River the night of his disappearance. At 8:00 this morning, the river gave him back to us.”
His parents also thanked everyone who helped in the search.
Kelleher was last seen March 29 after attending a Celtics game with a friend.
The cause of death remains under investigation.
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This story has been corrected to show Kelleher was found Sunday morning, not Sunday night.
WhatsApp is raising its minimum age from 13 to 16 in Europe to help it comply with new data privacy rules coming into force next month. The app will ask European users to confirm they are at least 16 years old when they are prompted to agree to new terms of service and a privacy policy provided by a new WhatsApp Ireland entity in the next few weeks. Reuters reports:
From the outside, the former West Genesee United Methodist Church looks much the way it always has since it was built in 1870. But inside are 24 modern apartments.
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A correctional officer brought marijuana and spice to work in a food container, according to Mississippi Department of Corrections.
Kassie C. Gentry, 35, of Pascagoula, faces two counts of possession of a controlled substance. She was taken to the Rankin County Detention Center.
MDOC said Gentry had 360 grams of marijuana and 30 grams of methamphetamine. Gentry's coworkers found the drugs during a search.
She's been working for MDOC since 2015, but she will be recommended for termination. She also faces a $25,000 fine and 3-7 years in prison.
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What a spring it has been for Decatur (Ga.) Southwest Dekalb athlete Jamel Starks. He has added over a dozen offers, he has spoken with a list of coaches and his recruitment has really picked up.A ...
While speaking on combating the opioid crisis, President Trump proposed imposing the death penalty for certain drug dealers.
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Harry Redknapp has been appointed Birmingham City manager.
The news comes just hours after Gianfranco Zola has resigned.
The Italian left the club following Blues' 2-0 defeat against Burton Albion at St Andrew's yesterday.
The St Andrew's crowd turned on Zola during the game, levelling chants against the manager and his position in charge.
Zola won just twice in 24 matches as Blues boss since replacing Gary Rowett in December in a disastrous run of form which has left the side just three points from safety.
They sit in 20th place following this afternoon's loss which resulted in his resignation.
Blues now have three games - starting with the derby against Aston Villa on Sunday - in which to preserve their Championship status.
Join us for all the latest news and reaction as Redknapp joins.
In 2016, building savings bank A eskomoravskA StavebnA SpoA itelna saw a 7% year-on-year rise in its net profit to CZK 1.18bn. Board chairman VladimA r StaASura said the increase had been fuelled by a stable business performance and lower value adjustments which were at CZK 251m.
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Cristiano Ronaldo is accused of tax evasion in Spain
Ronaldo has been accused of tax evasion by the Spanish authorities.
A number of high-profile footballers have also been accused in recent years.
And the Portugal superstar, who denies the allegations, may now be heading to court.
Spanish newspaper AS claim the Spanish authorities rejected Ronaldo’s €14m (£12.3m) settlement offer and admission of wrongdoing.
The Agencia Estatal de Administracion Tributaria (AEAT) had already rejected a previous offer in March worth €3.8m.
The AEAT claims Ronaldo understated certain income from 2011 to 2014 on money flowing through an off-short company, Forbes report.
. . . and it’s a dud.
The world waited for the release of Rep. Devin Nunes’ bombshell, but there’s nothing to see here folks, Donald Trump is still guilty as sin, and the investigation into his campaign’s evident collusion with agents of an adversarial foreign government to steal the 2016 presidential election are continuing.
The memo, which went off with a whimper instead of a bang, can be found in numerous places on the Interwebs and we see no need to provide a link because here at The Shinbone Star, we’re really not into “fake news.”
What we WILL do, however, is link THIS STORY, which does a pretty fair job of explaining everything. And take heart, David Corn’s latest piece in Mother Jones is not behind a paywall, so you won’t have to spend one thin dime . . . though of course you should.
DreamBikes is a nonprofit bike shop that sells refurbished and affordable bicycles to the community. They provide jobs to local teens; creating a fun and supportive work environment based on honesty, integrity and open communication. Meet Russell Jobs. He runs the shop and wants to see everyone outside and riding bikes.
We featured DreamBikes as Heroes of the Week in May 2013 when the Milwaukee location opened. There are also two locations in Madison and plans to open three more locations in 2017.
Make Milwaukee Rad is a conversation with Milwaukee's culture makers, influencers and all-around do-gooders. This space is a platform for Milwaukeeans to express our stories, voice our opinions and share our experiences. In Milwaukee there's a saying "All 414 all."
Make Milwaukee Rad is sponsored by Project Pitch It which is presented by Cardinal Stritch University.
May 2 Indonesian property developer PT Lippo Karawaci Tbk says in a stock exchange filing:
* First-quarter net profit fell 54 percent to 143 billion rupiah ($10.75 million) Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 13,308.00 rupiah) (Reporting by Eveline Danubrata)
Thirty-two lucky customers of Skye Bank Plc., across different business locations of the Bank, have emerged winners in the on-going Western Union campaign. The winners who emerged through a raffle draw, won various prizes which include N60,000 worth of shopping vouchers for 10 Star customers who received and sent transfers through Western Union in Skye…
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A busy road in St Werburghs is closed after a collision between a cyclist and a car.
The incident was reported by a member of the public just after 9am on Wednesday, July 4.
A person is believed to have been taken to hospital after the crash in Sevier Street.
Pictures from the scene, taken at around 10am, show the bike under the front wheel of the car and a police cordon in place.
A member of the public said: "[I saw] the bike to the side of the car, kind of underneath. I didn't see the injured cyclist.
"A lot of paramedics and emergency response vehicles. I had just cycled to Tesco in Easton and came back the same way so it happened very recently."
Avon and Somerset Police officers remain on the scene.
Bristol Live has approached the ambulance service for further details.
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And OH BOY does it deliver some serious results.
Nvidia's new Titan V may not be aimed at gamers, but a whole MESS of gaming benchmarks have just dropped on Reddit, and it's showing that the card will certainly deliver some massive performance outside of its AI and machine learning-focused target market.
Guru3D has collated a lot of the benchmarks, which range from Unigene 2 to Deus Ex Mankind Divided and FFXIV's Stormblood Benchmark. You can find the full list here, but meanwhile the Unigine 2 Superposition (FPS) results show off the card in comparison with the rest of the market.
Yep, that's some serious performance.
Bleachers frontman and producer-to-the-stars Jack Antonoff recently put together the soundtrack to Love, Simon, the first gay romantic movie ever produced by a major Hollywood studio. And as its first single, he released the surging, triumphant, Paul Simon-esque Bleachers jam “Alfie’s Song (Not So Typical Love Song).” Today, Bleachers have shared that song’s video, which is a bit of a Hollywood production of its own.
The video, from director Isaac Rentz, plays out as a grand meta-joke. It starts out looking like the strings-swelling ending of a romantic comedy, with Antonoff running to meet his date at the premiere of Love, Simon. But things go spectacularly wrong, again and again. It’s well-produced and not unfunny, though it doesn’t really offer many clues as to why Antonoff dresses so much like ’90s-era Jerry Seinfeld. Check out the clip below.
The Love, Simon soundtrack is out now on RCA.
Southampton Football Club have terminated the contract of Manager Claude Puel with immediate effect, bringing an end to the 55-year old’s tenure after a single Premier League campaign.
The Frenchman arrived from Nice after Ronald Koeman, who guided Saints to a sixth-place finish in the Premier League in 2015-16, departed for Everton.
In contrast, the Reds finished eighth this campaign under Puel, whilst also crashing out of the Europa League in the Group Stage and the FA Cup after a 5-0 home humiliation to Arsenal.
He did, however, give the Saints their first major cup final in 14 years as they lost 3-2 to Manchester United in the EFL Cup at Wembley Stadium in February.
The club says it has begun it’s search for a new Manager heading into the 2017-18 season.
“Southampton Football Club can today confirm that it has terminated the contract of Claude Puel with immediate effect,” read a statement from the club.
An F/A-18F Super Hornet will fly over the Clarence Valley on Anzac Day.
An F/A-18F Super Hornet will fly over the Clarence Valley on Anzac Day. Cathy Adams
THE Royal Australian Air Force will make a dramatic flyover across the Clarence Valley on Anzac Day.
An F/A-18F Super Hornet will fly from north to south over the region, at a time when residents will pay their respects to Australian soldiers in morning ceremonies and marches.
The aircraft is scheduled to fly over Maclean at 10.40am.
Leicester City captain Wes Morgan will face a late fitness call on Tuesday says manager Craig Shakespeare ahead of their Champions League tie against Atletico Madrid.
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Oi nuclear plant in Japan
A Japanese high court on Wednesday ruled two nuclear reactors at a central Japan plant should not suspend operation, overturning a lower court ruling in favor of local residents who claim the plant is vulnerable to major earthquakes and other disasters.
The ruling by the Kanazawa Branch of the Nagoya High Court on the Nos. 3 and 4 reactors of Kansai Electric Power Co.'s Oi plant came after the Fukui District Court ruled in May 2014 against their restart in the first such ruling over Japanese nuclear power plants since the Fukushima nuclear crisis in March 2011.
To prove love and adoration for human rights violations (which McConnell seems to agree with), is his next move to usurp his authority and invite the worlds greatest terrorist to the United States to prove how great he is or to put America in a subservient role to the wishes of that terrorist??? AGAIN????
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Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday met with Southeast governors and other leaders of thought from the region and urged them not to be tempted into a tit-for-tat amid hate speeches across the country.
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The HealthySpot in Santa Monica hosted its annual health fair. Attendees of the fair had access to plenty of dog-related booths. From nail trimming to consultat
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April 20 Anhui Yingjia Distillery Co Ltd :
* Says it will pay cash dividend of 0.6 yuan per share(before tax) to shareholders of record on April 26, for FY 2016
* The company's shares will be traded ex-dividend on April 27 and the dividend will be paid on April 27
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Baku. 14 February. REPORT.AZ/ Half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was killed in Malaysia.
Report informs citing TASS, South Korean Yonhap says.
According to information, Kim Jong Nam, the older half brother of the North Korean leader, was poisoned at Kuala Lumpur airport.
Police in Malaysia told Reuters on Tuesday an unidentified North Korean man had died en route to hospital from Kuala Lumpur airport.
The news declares that Malaysian police had not verified the man's identity.
Notably, Kim Jong Nam is elder son of former North Korean leader Kim Jong Il and half-brother of incumber leader Kim Jong Un.
Dr. Westre was named vice president of technology for Chemeon in October with an emphasis on anodizing and conversion coating solutions for the semiconductor and aerospace industries. He received his Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from the University of California at Davis, and prior to joining Chemeon, spent the last decade as senior scientist for Modern Industries in Phoenix, Arizona.
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The SBU Security Service of Ukraine recorded in the first five months of 2018 that Russian special services had used 181 Internet resources to destabilize the situation in Ukraine, Deputy SBU Chief Oleh Frolov has said.
"In the five months in 2018, the Security Service of Ukraine identified and documented the use of 181 Internet resources by Russia's special services to destabilize the social and political situation in Ukraine," Frolov said at a meeting of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on National Security and Defense in Kyiv on Wednesday.
In this regard, he said, the SBU considers the adoption of bill No. 6688 to be very important, as it allows the blocking of information resources in Ukraine by a court decision, and also asks lawmakers to support that initiative.
Iain Farrington gets a new year of Music at The Crossing underway in Worksop this weekend.
Iain performed at the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympics alongside comedian Rowan Atkinson and Sir Simon Rattle, and has worked with the likes of Bryn Terfel, Lesley Garrett and Sir Paul McCartney.
His compositions have been performed across the world, including two orchestral pieces for the Wallace and Gromit Prom in 2012.
Iain is also a prolific arranger of hundreds of works in many styles, including opera, instrumental, choral, traditional African, jazz and pop.
He is in Worksop on Saturday, February 18 at 7.30pm.
Ticket details are on 01909 475421 or info@musicatthecrossing.co.uk
Mary Ann Grant of Red Hill will also be honored during the annual telethon held from noon to midnight today and Sunday at Penn's Peak in Jim Thorpe. This year's honorees are Patrick Crampsie of Summit Hill; Michael Harleman of Palmerton; and Mary and Danielle Popek of Jim Thorpe.
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The first season of The Tick is expanding into 2018!
Amazon Studios announced on Friday (October 6) that the second part of the Amazon Prime show’s first season will premiere on February 23, 2018, consisting of six all new episodes.
Along with the announcement, Amazon also revealed an exclusive poster to coincide with New York Comic Con.
The Tick co-stars Peter Serafinowicz, Griffin Newman, Jackie Earle Haley, Valorie Curry and Brendan Hines.
The comic book-based web series first debuted on Amazon Video in 2016 before being picked up for a full season.
Check out the new poster for The Tick below!
Deutsche Telekom Appoints Claudia Nemat As Chief Technology & Innovation Officer
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The scaffold collapse in palmetto bay Florida two workers dangling from the side of a four story building hanging from their safety harnesses. Firefighter mekki Castro repelling from the roof she helped lower both workers to safety doing one at a time.
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Dr. Robert 'Butch' Pallay, Memorial Health program director of Family Medicine Residency and Mercer University professor and chair of the Department of Family Medicine Dr. Daniel Gordon, chief resident of Family Medicine at Memorial Health. Gordon is one of the first Mercer University medical students to take advantage of the accelerated learning residency program.
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In message to Trump, London to screen Iranian Oscar nominee
London’s mayor says the British capital will hold a free outdoor screening of an Academy Award-nominated Iranian film whose director scrapped plans to attend the Oscars because of President Donald Trump’s travel ban.
Mayor Sadiq Khan said Tuesday that Asghar Farhadi’s “The Salesman” will play in Trafalgar Square on Oscars day, Feb. 26, to celebrate London “as an international hub of creativity and as a beacon of diversity.”
“The Salesman” is nominated for best foreign-language film.
After Trump temporarily barred citizens of Iran and six other majority Muslim nations last month, Farhadi said he would not attend the ceremony even if an exception were made. The ban has since been suspended by US courts.
Farhadi calls the London screening “a symbol of unity against the division and separation of people.” (AP)
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On Friday (Dec. 8), Grammy-nominated producer, singer, and songwriter Maejor (former known as Maejor Ali) released his latest EP, Vibrations. Accompanying the release is the single and music video for the title track.
According to a press release, “The song and EP are called Vibrations because everything that exists in this universe is a product of vibration.”
In the clip, the R&B talent spreads good vibrations through various self-expressive gatherings while the song showcases his skill as a prolific songwriter, producer, and performer.
“Lately you’ve been making changes I see you / Maybe you misplacing anger,” he sings. “I need to be committed when I listen / Your heartbeat is the rhythm of religion to me.”
Maejor has been credited on hits for artists like Justin Bieber, Ciara, Iggy Azalea, Wiz Khalifa and more. He is prepping a full-length album for 2018.
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K. Jacobs, 21, was last seen last September. This Easter is also the first holiday the local mom is spending without her son, Deavon Jacobs, who was murdered in January.
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Rosa asks for Jake's help to deliver important information to her parents, but their plan goes awry when they assume the two are in a relationship.
BlackRock executive Rick Rieder tells CNN's Maggie Lake where he thinks investors can look to get more from their money.
New strategy :
Sell at 1.2480, Target: 1.2380, Stop: 1.2515
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Current break of indicated support at 1.2437-40 (61.8% Fibonacci retracement of 1.2347-1.2582 and previous support) adds credence to our view that the rebound from 1.2347 (last week’s low) has ended at 1.2549 and bearishness remains for the fall from 1.2582 to extend weakness to 1.2400-10, below there would encourage for further decline to 1.2375-80 first.
In view of this, would not chase this fall here and would be prudent to sell cable on subsequent recovery as 1.2500 should limit upside. Only break of said resistance at 1.2549 would abort and shift risk back to upside for another rise towards last week’s high at 1.2582.
If you own the Samsung Galaxy S9 or Galaxy Note 8, you may want to delete all of your photos off the phone for the time being. Several users are reporting that their phones are sending pictures to their contacts without their permission.
According to a Samsung spokesperson, the company is aware of the reports and their technical teams “are looking into the matter,” but says they can’t find any issues with their software or hardware.
One Reddit user said the entire photo library on his phone was sent over text to his girlfriend with no record of it on his messaging app.
A posting on Samsung’s community forum blames an update by T-Mobile for so-called Rich Communication Services (RCS) messaging, but the carrier told news organizations “it’s not a T-Mobile issue.”
Have you ever sent a message or photo to someone by mistake? What happened?
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Newfield Exploration Co:
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This classic Vine video by @Hotdamnirock hilariously describes what it would be like if Santa Claus was Black.
Check out what happens when Black Santa let’s a naughty kid know that he hasn’t been nice this year.
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Founded earlier this year, the Cleveland Jam Conservatory in the South Hills neighborhood (adjacent to historic Rosby’s greenhouses and plant nurseries) isn’t a music enterprise but an innovative small business devoted to fruit spreads, wine and other sweet stuff.
But they have initiated “Jam Block Parties,” using their spacious spread on Schaaf Road for guest local crafters and vendor stalls, food trucks, and, aye, live music. Last time, mayoral candidate Zack Reed even stopped by; you don’t get that at your usual food-produce section.
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The East Baton Rouge metro council is expected to get an update from a Baton Rouge Police Department spokesman on the status of the officers involved in the shooting death of Alton Sterling, as well as an update about the 911 call from that night from EMS officials.
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The meeting happens to fall on what would have been Sterling’s 38th birthday. Several members of the community are expected to attend a balloon release before the scheduled meeting.
The metro council meeting is expected to begin at 4 p.m. There are several other items on the council's agenda of note, including the introduction of a potential parish-wide smoking ban in public or enclosed places, concerns about the Council on Aging in EBR Parish, and a report on healthcare delivery for inmates in the parish.
WAFB has a crew scheduled to attend the meeting and we will be updating this story throughout the afternoon and evening.
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Trump Says He's Not Asking Justice Candidates About Abortion. Why Bother? The president says he won't ask about specific legal cases, including Roe v. Wade. But he doesn't have to, because everyone on his short list is a pre-vetted conservative.
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CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – Pennsylvania State Police in Chambersburg are investigating sexually related incidents at Franklin County Jail.
A release from state police states investigators discovered sexually based incidents that occurred between a correctional officer, 42-year-old Jennifer Stanley, of Chambersburg, and a 22-year-old inmate.
Stanley was charged Wednesday with a felony count of institutional sexual assault.
Online court documents state Stanley posted $75,000 unsecured bail.
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TACOMA, Wash. – A 19-year-old man admitted to detectives that he shot and killed a cab driver in Tacoma while he was trying to rob him last week, according to documents filed in Pierce County Superior Court on Monday.
Eddie Lamont Hogan was charged with first-degree murder and first-degree unlawful possession of a firearm in the death of 54-year-old Robert Crall.
According to court documents, Hogan at first denied knowing about Crall’s murder, then claimed he was acting in self defense because Crall grabbed him to keep him from leaving the cab without paying his fare. After being shown photos from a dash cam showing that he was wearing a bandana over his face when he got in the cab, Hogan admitted he’d tried to rob Crall and shot him during the ensuing struggle.
Detectives said Hogan’s description matches that of a suspect in a series of armed robberies in the area in the 48 hours leading up to Crall’s death.
The Manhattan Police Department is looking for the public’s help in identifying a woman who is at the center of an ongoing credit card fraud investigation. The incidents in question were said to have taken place on June 10th and 11th. It is believed the female is possibly still in the Will County area. If you recognize this woman, please contact the Manhattan Police Department at 708-625-2103.
The Louden Nelson Center in Santa Cruz will be the center for the second annual “A Touch of Africa in Santa Cruz” event over the weekend.
The event runs Thursday through Sunday, June 15-18 and features performances, workshops, a fashion show, panel discussion, lectures and arts & crafts activities, all focused on the culture of Africa and the African diaspora. Teachers of dance and percussion will be on hand representing Guinea, Senegal, Mali, Ivory Coast and Burkina Faso.
Highlights of the event include a Nigerian batik workshop taught by the artist Shayee, and two musical performances, from the local Brazilian band SambaDa (on Saturday) and guitarist/songwriter Pascal Bokar (Sunday night).
For a schedule of events and ticket prices for classes, presentations and concerts, go to daafricanvillage.org.
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Home Kentucky Owensboro Dispatch Pilot Program Could Speed Up Response Time October 6th, 2017 Britney Taylor Kentucky, Owensboro
A new system coming to the Owensboro Police Dispatch will hopefully speed up response time. Owensboro is the first city in the state to partner with Rapid SOS a California-based tech company.
This partnership will allow folks living in Owensboro and Daviess County to download an app onto their phones that will allow dispatchers to see their location when they call in.
As it stands now, dispatchers can only trace cell phones to a 150-meter radius at best.
Debbie Taylor, OPD Dispatcher, said, “You’re not familiar with the are you call 911 and maybe you’ve had an accident and you’re the only one there and we could probably get a better location on you if you have this available.”
The app should be available to download in the next three to four weeks.
OPD Dispatch officials say they are working on getting it integrated into full cell service within the next year.
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President Donald Trump hosts world leaders. Trump's aides were in constant touch with senior Russian officials during his campaign. There will be high-stakes cabinet votes and more executive actions. We're covering Trump's fourth week in office here.
Russia, China and India today condemned terrorism in all forms and reaffirmed their determination to prevent and counter it in a foreign ministers' meet in New Delhi.
The three countries also said those committing, organising, inciting or supporting terrorist acts must be held accountable and brought to justice.
In a joint communiqué issued after the 15th meeting of foreign ministers of Russia, India and China here, the countries made it clear that their cooperation was not directed against any other nation.
The statement urged all countries to take adequate measures to prevent terrorist activities from their territory.
Inflation is cooling again, and the Federal Reserve hopes that is only a temporary thing. What if it isn’t?
One of the Fed’s aims is to get inflation up to 2%, a rate that it believes minimizes the risks of the economy overheating or stumbling into recession. So it counted as awkward when the Federal Reserve raised rates on the same day the Labor Department reported that inflation continues to cool.
Consumer prices edged...
Guatemalan court halts removal of Swedish ambassador
GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — Guatemala's highest court has halted the government's request that Sweden remove its ambassador.
The Constitutional Court ruled Tuesday that the administration of President Jimmy Morales must follow established international rules in resolving the issue.
In early May, the government asked Sweden and Venezuela to remove their ambassadors and accused them of interfering in Guatemala's internal affairs.
Swedish ambassador Anders Kompass was given 30 days to leave after he announced Sweden's financial support for a United Nations-sponsored commission investigating corruption in Guatemala.
The commission, which goes by the initials CICIG, had accused President Jimmy Morales of corruption related to alleged illegal campaign financing while he was secretary general of his party.
Morales subsequently tried unsuccessfully to expel the commission's head, Ivan Velasquez, from the country.
Feb 14 Scorpio Gold Corp :
* Scorpio Gold announces settlement of court proceedings relating to a subsidiary
* Scorpio Gold Corp - reached a settlement with national EWP to end court proceedings involving its 70% indirectly owned subsidiary Mineral Ridge Llc
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METHUEN, Mass. — Authorities in Massachusetts say a 10-month-old baby had to be revived twice after she was exposed to fentanyl.
Police arrived at the Methuen residence early Saturday afternoon after receiving a report of a child not breathing.
First responders took the child to Lawrence General Hospital, where police say she stopped breathing twice and had to be resuscitated. She was later airlifted to Tufts Medical Center in Boston, where she’s in stable condition.
Authorities say hospital tests indicate the baby had the potent synthetic opioid fentanyl in her system.
The Department of Children and Families says it has taken custody of the baby. The incident remains under investigation.
Mayor Stephen Zanni says, “The opioid epidemic knows no boundaries.”
How did the Manchester United players perform during their clash with Huddersfield Town?
Jose Mourinho angered fans by dropping Paul Pogba and Anthony Martial for today’s clash with Huddersfield at Old Trafford.
However, the Manchester United boss was vindicated with goals from Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Sanchez securing three points against the Terriers.
Scott McTominay stepped up with a strong performance in central midfield as Pogba’s replacement while Sanchez will have been delighted to bag his first strike at his new club.
Take a look through the gallery above to see which of his Manchester United team-mates impressed during their win over Huddersfield.
ST. LOUIS — A 19-year-old Iranian woman banned from competing in the name of her county after attending an international competition without an Islamic headscarf has taken her game to St. Louis University.
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that freshman Dorsa Derakhshani says she doesn't know "why some people have enough free time to worry about what I wear." Issues arose when she didn't wear a headscarf during a February competition in Gibraltar.
Her arrival in St. Louis comes as the city becomes a major player in the chess community. The university's team is new but highly ranked.
The Chess Club and Scholastic Center of St. Louis was founded by Republican millionaire activist Rex Sinquefield. It hosts several national competitions.
Sarah Huckabee Sanders got very testy during her exchange with CNN's Jim Acosta, he told CNN that Trump's intentional attacks on the free press as fake news are inappropriate.
3:02 Look at the massive water flow of Feather River, Sacramento River and Lake Oroville Pause
2:52 What you need to know about the massive Oroville dam emergency in California
1:57 Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom says spillway failure a wake-up call
0:22 Massive rock comes down hill as work on Highway 50 mudslides continues
0:37 American Red Cross operates shelter at Cal Expo
1:48 Trucks, helicopters dump loads of boulders in rush to fortify Oroville dam spillway
1:00 Boulders trucked and flown to Oroville spillway
0:23 Workers continue work to clear Highway 50
0:24 From the air, ruined landscape clearly shows effect of Oroville Dam spillway problem
Every two months or so, Willie Rae Lee scrapes together $200 and steps onto a bus bound for Harrah's Cherokee in North Carolina, Wind Creek in Alabama or a few other casinos dotting the Southeast. The 72-year-old Columbia resident spends a day or two gambling with her friends, filling slot machines with pennies and nickels and hoping for the same luck that won her $3,750 on a single spin four years ago.
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A Lincoln County inmate is back in custody after walking away from the Region 8 Crisis Center in Brookhaven.
Darreyun J. Pendleton left the Crisis Center around 10:30 Sunday morning.
Lincoln County officials thank the community and the Brookhaven Police Department for their help.
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Vancouver police confirm officers have received reports of groping that are alleged to have taken place during a school function on Jan. 31.
Police say it is believed the incident took place at Kitsilano Secondary School during a dance.
Vancouver School Board administrators confirm they are “investigating an allegation of an incident between students” during the dance.
Officers are now working with the school board to determine what occurred.
In 'Atlantic' Profile, Stephen Miller Called 'Trump's Right-Hand Troll' Steve Inskeep talks to journalist McKay Coppins, who has written a profile in The Atlantic of Stephen Miller, one of President Trump's most controversial White House aides.
Upgraded Sewerage plant paves the way for more houses
Upgraded Sewerage plant paves the way for more houses
Upgraded Sewerage plant paves the way for more houses
The 85 million upgrade of the Kruisfontein waste water treatment works at Humansdorp is nearing completion.
Kouga Mayor Elza van Lingen said the practical completion date for the upgrade was set for 15 December 2017.
“Thanks to the upgrade, the plant will now be able to handle up to 4Ml of sewerage per day.
This is sufficient to cater for the existing needs of the Kruisfontein community and will also enable government to build further RDP houses in the area,” she said.
Meanwhile, work has been progressing well on the 391 RDP houses currently being built at Kruisfontein.
It is anticipated that at least 200 of the houses will be completed by the end of December.
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DETROIT (AP) - The PGA Tour is returning to the Detroit area after a 10-year absence.
Detroit-based Quicken Loans has signed an agreement to host a new PGA Tour event in the Motor City starting next year. Still to be determined is the name of the tournament and when it will be played, though it likely would be two weeks after the U.S. Open.
The tour said Wednesday that the tournament is expected to be held at Detroit Golf Club, a Donald Ross design.
As part of the deal, the company will retain its title sponsorship of the Quicken Loans National this summer, the tournament outside Washington that is run by the Tiger Woods Foundation.
Michigan had the Buick Open from 1958 through 2009, a tournament that Woods won three times.
My Bloody Valentine have officially announced “all analog vinyl versions” of the band’s first two albums, Isn’t Anything and Loveless. Kevin Shields first discussed the possibility of these versions in a 2013 interview with Pitchfork. Each record will be cut on a “180 gram vinyl album mastered from analog tapes using Studer A80 VU PRE and Neumann VMS 80 cutting lathe for full analog signal path,” and are out January 18, 2018. Pre-order your copies here.
Recently, the website for Norður og Niður, Sigur Ros’ upcoming festival in Iceland, revealed that Shields is working on a new MBV record, slated for release in 2018. The hypothetical LP would be the follow-up to their 2013 comeback album m b v.
Check out Pitchfork’s feature “The 50 Best Shoegaze Albums of All Time.”
Yangon: A total of 285 people were killed and 1,073 others injured across Myanmar during a four-day water festival, media reports said. The deaths were 13 more than that of last year's event.
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North Korea remained defiant about its nuclear weapons program amid increasing tensions with the U.S. and South Korea and again warned that any military action by the U.S. will lead to war. “We’ll be conducting more missile tests on a weekly, monthly and yearly basis,” Vice Foreign Minister Han Song-Ryol told the BBC in an interview. The comment comes on the heels of a failed North Korean missile launch that coincided with a visit to South Korea by U.S. Vice President Mike Pence. Separately, the North Korean ambassador to the United Nations, Kim In Ryong, held a press conference on Monday to reiterate that his country is ready to engage in a war “desired by the U.S.” and will take “toughest counteraction against provocations.”
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The incident might have nothing to do with the failures of the Broward Sheriffs’ response to the shooting at the school but the recently released video was shocking. The deputy sheriff Scot Peterson ran from the shooting and hid behind a wall when he could have saved lives. Perhaps it was a trigger.
SURVEILLANCE VIDEO of coward cop standing outside while Parkland students were massacred inside. Disgraceful! How many times were authorities warned about Cruz? DOZENS. They did NOTHING
– FBI FAILED
– Broward Sheriff’s office FAILED
– School cop FAILED And people blame the NRA? pic.twitter.com/BBxBrh74Or — Chet Cannon (@Chet_Cannon) March 15, 2018
JONESBORO, AR - From bucket brigades to fundraisers at several schools in northeast Arkansas, Friday will be the culmination of all that is good in Region 8. The 19th annual Have-a-Heart Wish-a-Thon will be held Friday, Feb. 17. Towns in five counties will participate with 16 road blocks to collect donations. A few dollars can also go a long way in helping a child with a life-threatening medical condition.
Start the conversation, or Read more at KAIT-TV Jonesboro.
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Intro to Kumihimo
Wednesday Oct 18th 6pm - 9pm
This 3 hour class will provide an opportunity to learn the technique of using two colors to make a round braid using 8 cords on a special Kumihimo disk. We will learn the basics of kumihimo: building your tool kit; choosing braiding material; determining amount of braiding material; setting up your disk; making a keychain. Class size is limited to 8 students. Appropriate for ages 14 and up. Supplies provided by the instructor include Kumihimo disk; Bobbins; small tube of glue; dental floss; weight to attach to braid; braiding material; end caps; handout. Supply fee of $12. To be paid to instructor the day of class. Supplies to bring: sharp scissors; tape measure. Appropriate for ages 13+
Instructor: Jeanne Richard
Class Fee: $35.
Price: $35 plus $12 supply fee to the instructor
A Nigerian lady took to her social media page on Instagram to reveal her heartbreak story.
Likening it to OAP Toke Makinwa’s heartbreak story, she narrated.
http://mojidelano.com/2017/01/my-boyfriend-of-4-years-just-got-engaged-heartbroken-lady-shares-her-toke-makinwa-esque-story/
Rapper Chief Keef Free After South Dakota Marijuana Charge
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) – Chicago rapper Chief Keef has been released from a jail in South Dakota where he was charged with marijuana possession.
The rapper, whose legal name is Keith Cozart, was arrested Monday at the Sioux Falls Regional Airport where officials say marijuana was found in his carry-on bag.
Cozart is facing a felony charge for possessing a marijuana edible and two misdemeanors for possessing marijuana and drug paraphernalia. He appeared Tuesday in a Sioux Falls court where a judge set bond at $2,000. The Minnehaha County Jail said Wednesday that Cozart is no longer in custody.
Cozart performed on Sunday at an anti-bullying celebrity basketball event at the University of Sioux Falls.
MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian state news agency says that the children of Russian diplomats expelled by the United States are being invited to a holiday gathering at the Kremlin.
The White House on Thursday ordered 35 diplomats out of the country as part of measures aimed at punishing Russia for alleged hacking interference in the U.S. presidential election. Many of them and their families arrived in Moscow early Monday.
Some officials complained that the expulsion ruined families’ celebrations of New Year’s Eve, Russia’s main gift-giving festivity.
Elena Krylova, a spokeswoman for the presidential affairs administration, was quoted by the Tass news agency as saying that a visit for the children to see the holiday tree in the State Kremlin Palace is being organized.
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The mood was light aboard the Open Arms on Tuesday as it sailed towards Spain carrying 60 migrants rescued off the coast of Libya on June 30.
The Spanish aid ship was expected to arrive on Wednesday morning in Barcelona where the NGO is based.
After being rejected by Italy and Malta, Spain stepped up and offered a safe harbour and a 45-day permit to the migrants, during which they will have the opportunity to apply for asylum in Spain or elsewhere.
On the deck, some rested while others learned Spanish, writing basic vocabulary down in a crumpled notebook.
SYDNEY: A 5.7-magnitude earthquake hit northwest of the Pacific island nation of Vanuatu Monday, the US Geological Survey said, but there were no immediate reports of casualties or damage. The quake, which struck at a depth of 20 kilometres (12.4 miles) and about 250 kilometres northwest of Vanuatu’s Santo island, was first reported as a 6.0 magnitude before being downgraded by the USGS.No tsunami warning was issued. Vanuatu is part of the “Ring of Fire,” a zone of tectonic activity around the Pacific frequently subject to earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. Last year the island nation was rocked by a series of quakes, including some that prompted tsunami warnings.
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White finished Tuesday's 103-81 summer league win over the Hawks with 21 points (7-15 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 5-8 FT), six rebounds, nine assists, two steals and two blocks across 30 minutes.
White dominated in all facets of the game, shooting the ball well, getting his teammates involved and playing solid defense. His 21 points and nine assists were both team highs and as long as the Spurs continue to give him big minutes, White should be a reliable stat-stuffing option. In Monday's opener, White also had 22 points, seven rebounds and six assists.
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``Not even four weeks before this assault on Indians, USAID had announced the establishment of „Catalyst: Inclusive Cashless Payment Partnership", with the goal of effecting a quantum leap in cashless payment in India. The press statement of October 14 says that Catalyst "marks the next phase of partnership between USAID and Ministry of Finance to facilitate universal financial inclusion". The statement does not show up in the list of press statements on the website of USAID (anymore?)... Reading the statements with hindsight it becomes obvious, that Catalyst and the partnership of USAID and the Indian Ministry of Finance, from which Catalyst originated, are little more than fronts which were used to be able to prepare the assault on all Indians using cash without arousing undue suspicion.''
Airbnb is still in the early stages of adding VR and AR to its services and only has broad plans for adding the fancy new immersive tech. In a blog post, the company predicted it will use virtual reality before a trip, using 360 photos and 3D scans to let tenants wander through homes -- and cities -- to orient themselves before leaving. Then, augmented reality features will help acclimate travelers during trips, pointing out how things work (like unlocking doors) and translating signage. It can also add local cultural context.
Obviously, this is more aspirational than specific, and we expect to hear just how Airbnb plans to implement VR and AR with its services. Or perhaps who they plan to partner with to bring its immersive ideas into its feature set.
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey signed legislation today adding tougher sentences for assaults on off-duty law enforcement officers.
Ducey signed the legislation Monday after heated debates arose over it in the Legislature. The governor said in a written statement the legislation “sends the clear message that Arizona stands firmly with its men and women in uniform.”
The “Blue Lives Matter” law drew criticism from Democratic lawmakers who called it an affront to the “Black Lives Matter” movement that protests police killings of black people and racial profiling. Republican backers say even off-duty officers deserve higher protections.
Prosecutors would have to show the assault was motivated by the officer’s employment. Assaulting an on-duty officer or an off-duty officer acting in a law enforcement role already draws a harsher sentence.
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Police say a 2-year-old girl is in critical condition after she was struck by a car outside a pediatric office in southwest Las Vegas.
Las Vegas police say the girl was with her family when she walked out from between two parked cars and was hit in the office’s parking lot Monday afternoon.
Police say doctors from the pediatric center initially treated the girl and she was later flown to a trauma center.
Police say she received a severe head injury and underwent surgery. Her condition was still critical Monday night.
Police say the 35-year-old driver stayed at the scene and cooperated with police. Officers say the man did not appear to be impaired.
0-13? Browns coach Hue Jackson dismisses idea job still in jeopardy
CLEVELAND (AP) — Browns coach Hue Jackson is confident owner Jimmy Haslam will stick to his plan and bring him back next season.
Jackson, who is 0-13 this season and 1-28 in two years with Cleveland, laughed on Monday when asked about a report that new general manager John Dorsey wants to hire his own coach.
Dorsey was hired as the club’s new GM last week by Haslam, who fired vice president of football operations Sashi Brown.
Haslam announced Jackson will return for the 2018 season. Jackson said he has no indication that Haslam will change his mind and “you’ve got to trust what he said. I know I do.”
Cleveland Browns coach Hue Jackson. | David Richard/AP
As for Dorsey wanting to pick his own coach, Jackson doesn’t “think that’s the case at all.”
Following Sunday’s 27-21 overtime loss to Green Bay, the Browns, who blew a 14-point lead in the second half, became the first team in NFL history to go 0-13 in consecutive seasons.
People of all races, religions and nationalities work at Sanofi every day to improve the lives of people around the world. While all pharmaceutical treatments have side effects, racism is not a known side effect of any Sanofi medication.
It was a big Wednesday for the Big 3. Two Bulldogs, five Rebels, and two Golden Eagles were selected in the final day of the 2017 MLB Draft.
Mississippi State
11th Round - SS Ryan Gridley (Athletics)
30th Round - OF Jake Mangum (Yankees)
Ole Miss
12th Round - P David Parkinson (Phillies)
13th Round - IF Tate Blackman (White Sox)
22nd Round - 3B Colby Bortles (Tigers)
35th Round - P Brady Feigl (Angels)
37th Round - UTL Kyle Watson (Pirates)
Southern Miss
20th Round - 1B Dylan Burdeaux (Tigers)
34th Round - P Hayden Roberts (Rockies)
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TOBA TEK SINGH: -A case was registered on Wednesday in city police against eight persons including a woman for misappropriation of money of 17 persons worth hundreds of thousands of rupees. They had collected the money in the name of monthly ‘cometi’. Complainant Shahnaz Bibi told police in the FIR that accused Sughran Bibi and Akhtar and their six accomplices extorted from them money and disappeared.
A Manchester, New Hampshire, woman was arrested on Wednesday morning after police found her passed out in a McDonald’s Drive-Thru.
Hooksett police say they found Jaime Nelson, 54 unresponsive inside her car at the 1254 Hooksett Road restaraunt location in Hooksett, New Hampshire.
Nelson reportedly admitted to drinking alcohol, and was submitted to standardized field sobriety tests before being placed under arrest.
She agreed to take a breath test at the police station, which showed a breath alcohol concentration of .12, which is above the legal driving limit.
Nelson was charged with driving while intoxicated and was released on $1,500 personal recognizance bail. She is scheduled to appear before the 6th Circuit Court in Hooksett on March 1st, 2017.
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers are ditching their “bumble bee” throwback uniforms for something with a more 1970s feel.
The team announced Wednesday it will wear replica jerseys of the 1978 and 1979 clubs that won back-to-back Super Bowls when the Steelers host the Cleveland Browns on Oct. 28. Team president Art Rooney II said the choice of using the ’78-79 jersey was fitting. The franchise will spend the next two seasons honoring the 40th anniversary of the teams that pushed Pittsburgh’s Super Bowl total during the 1970s to four.
The move means the Steelers are ending the use of their 1933 throwbacks that featured black-and-gold horizontal stripes that made the team resemble a pack of bees.
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GOP Health Care Law Could Cost Nearly 1 Million Jobs
Plus leave more than 23 million uninsured
and numerous other issues...
Make this bill an unmitigated disaster
Baku. 5 April. REPORT.AZ/ Price of the Azerbaijani Azeri LT CIF crude, selling on world markets increased by 0,68 USD or 1,27%.
Report informs, price of oil brand Azeri LT CIF now makes 54,40 USD per barrel.
Notably, minimum price of Azeri LT CIF was recorded in December 2001 (19.15 USD) and the maximum value of the brand was registered in July 2008 (149.66 USD).
For tech employees living in Morgan Hill and Gilroy, getting through Santa Clara County's congested highway system to the major employers on the Peninsula can be a daunting task. During peak hours, traveling up Highway 101 and Highway 85 into Mountain View can take as long as two hours.
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The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) ended the week on a flat note, with the benchmark KSE-100 gaining 46 points to close at 44,301.
The index opened higher and gained 382 points to touch a day’s high of 44,637 points before selling pressure set in, forcing it to a day’s low of 44,253 points towards the day’s close.
In all, 284 million shares worth Rs10.6 billion were traded at the exchange. Of the 361 traded scrips, 203 advanced, 131 declined and 27 remained unchanged.
The chemical sector dominated trading with 61.6m shares traded, while cements followed with 50.4m shares changing hands.Volumes were led by:
Lotte Chemical: 49.3m shares traded [+3.78pc]; Dewan Cement: 19.5m shares traded [+4.98pc]; Power Cement: 17.5m shares traded [+2.46pc]; B.O.Punjab: 14.5m shares traded [+0.78pc] and 5 K-Electric Ltd: 12.4m shares traded [+2.53pc].
A van and sedan suffered damages after colliding at a busy Baden intersection.
Police, firefighters, and paramedics received the incident call around 11:30 a.m. on May 30. Once they arrived at the intersection of Foundry Street and Gingerich Road, they found a black van with nearly its entire front bumper section hanging off and the driver side of a red sedan severely dented and scraped.
The extent of injuries to drivers or passengers involved, or if any were suffered at all, is still unknown. Charges have yet to be determined.
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In physics a singularity is the place where the rules as we know them break down. Nothing of the other side can be known.
More recently, with the manifestly exponential growth in computing power and intelligence modelling, the term has morphed to capture the moment at which artificial intelligence exceeds that of humans. Scientists write seriously about the outcomes.
Today humanity is so brave (or foolhardy ) it relies from time to time on the expectation that things on the other side will prove favourable, perhaps even save us.
Peter Diamandis and Ray Kurzweil are two of the most prominent and recognised optimists who seek to harness the power of exponential improvement for human benefit.
The Singularity University, based in San Francisco, is the flagship vehicle for their project.
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Old park, made new
(Brawley has a new, beautiful park)….It is the Alice A. Gereaux Park.
It has been renovated. The Grand Re-opening of the park was held Tuesday. The park now features walking paths, larger than life sculptures, pick nick area, a large splash pad, and other amenities. The renovation was supported by a $2.7 million California State Parks grant. It is located at Magnolia Street and North Eastern Avenue in Brawley, near J.W. Oakley School.
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Navy base to mark July 4 with 21-gun salute
GROTON, Conn. (AP) — The Navy submarine base in Groton is marking Independence Day with a 21-gun salute.
The saluting battery will take place Wednesday at noon at the military base's weapons compound.
The event is not open to the public.
The military gives public notice about the event to avoid confusion over the source of the gunfire.
Single-round volleys will be fired at 30-second intervals until the 21-gun tribute is completed.
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WBO#2 Jeff Horn’s co-promoter Dean Lonergan of Duco Events is confident that his charge will be challenging WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao in Brisbane, Australia on April 23 because it is Top Rank that makes the final call and Michael Koncz was only looking at other options
“Michael Koncz has looked at other options, and he is well within his rights to do so,” Dean Lonergan said. “But Top Rank will still make the final call in consultation with Manny.”
Gujarat State Petronet Ltd, the Natural gas transmission company is slated to buy 28.4% stake in Gujarat Gas from Gujarat State Petroleum Corporation, taking their stake to 54% from current 25.8%, making it a subsidiary.
Throwing more light on the development, Manish Seth, CFO of Gujarat State Petronet Ltd told CNBC-TV18 that the deal was not with a motive to bail out GSPC.
“The company will have to take short-term debt to fund the deal and will be paying Rs 3200 crore for the deal”, he said.
“Post the deal, the debt will increase from Rs 250 crore to Rs 3500 crore”, he said.
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Cape Town – The trial of former Western Cape police commissioner Arno Lamoer and his co-accused, who are at the centre of a corruption case, did not start as expected on Tuesday.
Lamoer and three brigadiers – Darius van der Ross, Sharon Govender and her husband Colin Govender – together with businessman Salim Dawjee, face 109 charges of corruption, racketeering and money laundering involving R1.6m.
They are all out on bail.
Western Cape High Court Judge Rosheni Allie heard that Van Der Ross had difficulties with financial instructions for his lawyer.
The trial is set to start next Monday.
The high-ranking officers allegedly received cash and expensive gifts from Dawjee in exchange for special treatment.
The witnesses in the matter were subpoenaed in March. Most were police officers.
Lamoer was appointed to the post in November 2010 and retired in November 2015.
Joe Walker, a Columbia businessman and Iraq and Afghanistan war veteran, is running for Richland County Council Joe Walker
There was a mutual kiss on the cheek in the East Room, clasped hands and the first state dinner of the Trump era.
BEIJING, March 20 (Reuters) - CEFC China Energy is in talks with China’s state-run CITIC Group for CITIC to take a maximum 49 percent stake in the private conglomerate’s European unit, a CEFC executive briefed on the matter told Reuters on Tuesday.
A CEFC spokesman said he couldn’t immediately comment on the matter.
CEFC Europe said late on Monday that the firm’s activities in Czech Republic would continue, and a new unnamed Chinese shareholder would join the firm.
Czech news website www.tyden.cz said without naming its sources the new shareholder would be China’s state-owned CITIC Group, and that it would take a 49 percent stake in CEFC Europe. (Reporting by Chen Aizhu; editing by Richard Pullin)
FILE - In this Oct. 15, 1988, file photo, Los Angeles Dodgers' Kirk Gibson celebrates as he rounds the bases after hitting a game-winning two-run home run in the bottom of the ninth inning to defeat the Oakland Athletics 5-4 in the first game of the World Series, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. The Dodgers will pay tribute to one of baseball’s most celebrated home runs by introducing a “Kirk Gibson seat” in right field at Dodger Stadium. Rusty Kennedy, File AP Photo
Paramalee is giving fans a glimpse into what to expect from their upcoming sophomore album, with the release of the lead-off single, "Sunday Morning." Co-written by Parmalee's lead singer Matt Thomas, Ross Copperman and Josh Osborne, "Sunday Morning" reveals an edgier sound for this uptempo love song about a significant other in your life that brings you peace as your life remains a whirlwind.
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NEW YORK (AP) Pittsburgh Steelers star Antonio Brown is tops in the AP’s rankings of the NFL’s top wide receivers.
Brown earned eight first-place votes and finished with 103 points. The voting was done by Pro Football Hall of Fame member James Lofton and 10 AP football writers.
Through four games this season he has 388 yards receiving, which is second in the NFL and only 3 yards away from leading the league.
Atlanta’s Julio Jones was in second place with 98 points. Jones received the other three first-place votes and six for second place. Odell Beckham Jr. of the Giants was third with 69 points.
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× Deputies investigating a drive by shooting into woman’s home in Marshall County
MARSHALL COUNTY, Ala. — Deputies were called Sunday afternoon by a resident who claimed a black SUV passed by and shot at her home multiple times.
The Marshall County Sheriff’s Office says that the woman was in the house but was not shot. However, officials say she was injured from falling to avoid being shot and was taken to a nearby hospital.
Authorities say the incident happened on New Hope Highway in the Hebron Community. According to investigators, about fifteen bullet shells were found in the roadway of the woman’s home. The incident is still under investigation and will be updated as more information becomes available.
THE grandmaster norm continued to elude International Master Kim Steven Yap after he lost his Round 7 assignment in the 9th Dubai Open Chess Tournament - Sheikh Rashid Bin Handam Al Maktoum Cup at the Dubai Chess and Culture Club Sunday evening.
With only two rounds left to play and with only 3.5 points out of a possible 7.0 points earned, Yap no longer has a chance of earning a GM norm in the cash-rich tournament participated in by 214 players from 42 countries.
Yap has been chasing his first GM norm since he became an IM in 2009.
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Hosmer was placed on the family medical leave list Tuesday.
With the Padres having Thursday off, Hosmer will be eligible to return Friday against the Mets, although he could remain away from the team for additional time if needed. To replace Hosmer's spot on the roster, Eric Lauer's contract was selected from Triple-A El Paso.
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MILAN — Inter Milan has signed Argentina forward Lautaro Martinez from Racing.
The Serie A club paid a reported 22 million euros ($25.7 million) for Martinez, with the player penning a five-year contract.
The 20-year-old Martinez turned down an offer from Real Madrid in order to get more playing time at Inter, according to his agent.
On Wednesday, Martinez said: "I expect to adapt quickly to a new type of football. It's very different from Argentine football, but I think Serie A will be very important for me to continue improving and will add other qualities to my game."
Martinez is one of his country's top talents and scored 18 goals in 28 appearances last season.
He was included in Argentina's preliminary list for the World Cup but did not make the final squad.
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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - Four of Bakersfield High School's athletes were honored Friday morning for what they say has been hard work in and out of the classroom.
Although National Signing Day isn't until Wednesday, Feb. 7th, the Drillers celebrated the accomplishments of Caden Ochoa, Justin McGill, Taylor Caldwell, and Adria Golla in the Little Harvey Auditorium.
Caden Ochoa, the BHS quarterback, committed to play football at Cal Poly. Justin McGill, committed to play football at Sacramento State University.
Taylor Caldwell will go on to play basketball at Grand Canyon University, while Adria Golla will swim at Western State University.
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Republican Hindu Coalition (RHC) India Ambassador and Trump supporter Manasvi Mamgai has said that Trump is going to be the best USA President for India. “I think he is going to be the best president of USA for India so far in the history of world he has shown the support to us.
In New Jersey event he came back on the stage and said I love Hindu I love India, he is very vocal about it,” Manasvi told ANI. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team, Shalab Kumar, also said that the incoming President will not tolerate dual role from India’s neighbour, an apparent reference to Pakistan.
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“The President-elect has made that policy very very clear that he is not going to tolerate dual role from India’s neighbours,” Kumar told ANI. He added that the prime objective during the first year of Trump’s presidency is to increase trade between Washington and New Delhi to 300 billion from 100 billion USD a year.
U.S. 27 at 4th Street, where TDOT crews are performing emergency pothole repairs. WRCBtv.com photo
TDOT is repairing a pothole on U.S. 27 headed south on the bridge over 4th Street.
Drivers should expect delays because the right lane will be closed during repairs.
There is a detour posted for motorists who are going into the downtown area.
The repairs are expected to be completed by 3:00 pm Monday afternoon.
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Three accidents of note we are looking for details on
Ok Falls 2:38 pm Sunday – accident near Green Lake Rd/Hwy 97 – traffic delayed
Summerland 3:41 pm Sunday – motorcyclist to Kelowna Hospital with injuries – Bentley Rd
Kaleden 7:27 pm Sunday – accident near Hwy 3a Junction with Hwy 97
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Traffic to and from Antwerp, Europe's second-biggest port, was halted on Monday after a container ship ran aground on the banks of the river Scheldt which connects the port to the North Sea.
A spokeswoman said workers were trying to tow the 366-metre CSCL Jupiter away but could not say when this would be completed.
"We're heading for low tide in the coming hours, that does not make things easier," the spokeswoman said.
Covering a space of 20,000 football fields, the port of Antwerp is the 15th largest container port in the world and handles 214 million tonnes of maritime freight each year.
HAVANA (AP) — The Federal Emergency Management Agency says it is not cutting off food and water supplies to Puerto Rico despite reports that it intended to do so.
FEMA spokesman William Booher tells The Associated Press that the agency had been evaluating whether enough stores and supermarkets had reopened by Jan. 31 to justify ending distribution of food and water to municipal governments on the island. He says that decision had not actually been taken but officials mistakenly made the date public this week.
Booher says FEMA is in the process of winding down food and water distribution as stories and markets come back online, but will continue to distribute aid to needy towns for the foreseeable future.
NEW YORK (AP) — A spokeswoman for a New Jersey city where the Kushner Cos. is a major real estate developer says the firm has withdrawn its request for a 30-year tax break for one of its buildings.
Jersey City spokeswoman Jennifer Morrill says the company owned by the family of Jared Kushner sent a letter about a week ago withdrawing a request for a break on city taxes for its planned One Journal Square building. The mayor recently came out against the break.
It is the latest setback for the Kushner real estate company in a city where it has several projects.
The shared office space company WeWork recently pulled out as anchor tenant of One Journal Square. That has reportedly put in doubt a state tax break that was tied to WeWork.
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Carbondale police are on the lookout for a suspect who robbed Little Caesars just before 2 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 21.
Police said a man went into the restaurant in the 800 block of Main Street and left with an undisclosed amount of money. He appeared to display a firearm in the waistband of his pants.
He left eastbound on a gray bicycle. No one was injured.
The suspect is described as a white male in his twenties, 6'3" and 200 pounds. He was last seen wearing a gray jacket, gray shirt, jeans, and black and white
high top Nike shoes.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the City of Carbondale Police Department at (618) 457-3200.
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The Aloha Minute is a weekly video highlighting events that have recently occured aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH), Oct. 6, 2017. The video is part of an ongoing series capturing events that occur throughout the several bases that make up MCBH. Produced by the MCBH Strategic Communication and Operations (COMMSTRAT) section. Music track courtesy of "A Walk" by Mystery Mammal.(Official U.S. Marine Corps video by MCBH COMMSTRAT)
Beauty sleep is a must, but when life gets in the way we have to fake things! We learned a mistake-proof makeup trick that will instantly make you look wide awake in just 2 seconds from one of the most in-demand celebrity makeup artists. Find out more in this short video.
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This weekly group is intended for people with dementia and their carers. Carers can leave the cared-for at the group or can stay themselves too if they prefer. It provides an opportunity for people to meet others in similar circumstances and to enjoy activities such as games, quizzes and music.
Volunteers are asked to strap on their tool belts and get to work to fix up a local community.
Habitat for Humanity plans to revitalize eight homes in Saginaw County's Thomas Township with the help of the people living there.
About 200 volunteers are expected to take part in the week-long project, but more are needed.
If you want to lend a hand, just show up at the former Shooters of Saginaw at either 7:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m.
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The Police spokesman, Mr Jimoh Moshood has stormed the hospital where Senator Dino Melaye is currently receiving treatment along with 30 Police officers.
Recall that Dino was said to have jumped off a police vehicle conveying him to Lokoja and was equally reported to have injured and taken to Zankli Hospital in Mabushi area of Abuja.
However, reports have it that the police have arrested two persons (a man and a woman) said to be staff for unknown offence.
The policemen summoned the official of the hospital and demanded to know where Melaye was.
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Neptune City Apartments, NJ -- Moody's places the Baa3 rating of Neptune City, NJ Housing Authority Section 8 Housing Revenue Bonds, Series 1977 under review for possible downgrade or withdrawal
Neville questioned Robertson’s ability during Liverpool’s 3-3 draw at Arsenal in December, suggesting the summer signing - an £8.5million addition from Hull City - was not cut out for the top level.
The ex-Manchester United defender said: “You say, 'Do I want [Alberto] Moreno at left-back? Do I want Robertson at left-back? Do I want [Ragnar] Klavan as my centre-back playing at Real Madrid away or Barcelona away?'
“You can't. You can't have those players in those games. It's impossible. So they've just got to go.”
Yet the Sky Sports pundit recently owned up to his error and noted that the Scotland international had substantially “impressed” him in the months since the Reds’ defensive collapse at Arsenal.
The 23-year-old was initially second to Alberto Moreno at the start of the season.
Woman gives birth to quadruplets in NWA
BANNU: A woman gave birth to quadruplets at a private hospital in North Waziristan Agency on Tuesday night.
It was learnt that a woman gave birth to two male and two female babies after she undergone a successful operation. All the children were stated to be healthy.
An injury accident was reported in Marshall County late Friday night, shortly before 11 p.m. northeast of Marysville.
Eric J. Cook, age 28, of Oketo, lost control on 16th Road, north of Jayhawk Road. His pickup went into the ditch and overturned. Cook was transported to Community Memorial Healthcare in Marysville with injuries. He was the lone occupant in the vehicle.
Survivors include his wife, Shirley M. Riddle of Columbus; children, Amanda Riddle of Hope, and Chrissy Margeson and David M. Young, both of Sparta, Tennessee; siblings, Mary Riddle and Charles Riddle, both of Sparta, Tennessee; and two grandchildren.
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Want to feel even better about the 49ers’ strong finish? No team relied as heavily this past season on rookies. At least 10 played in every game from Week 4 onward. Matt Barrows has broken down the rookie class, and here's a brief look at the top
If you were one of those upset that the first trailer didn’t show Tom Hardy as Venom, there’s an eight second leaked video that will make you very happy.
The first trailer for the Venom movie stuck to just showing Hardy as photographer Eddie Brock and fans didn’t like that at all, but fans are beyond ecstatic at the eight-second video on Twitter showing Brock transform into Venom.
“Well holy sh**, Venom looks like Venom,” someone said on Twitter.
Venom will be in theaters October 5, and is said to not be a spinoff off of the Spiderman movies.
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Liberta Blackhawks’ battle to avoid automatic relegation from the Antigua & Barbuda Football Association (ABFA) Premier Division, ended on Monday night and without a ball being kicked.
The team was informed by the FA on Monday,
that their 26 December 2-1 victory over Tryum FC had been overturned and three points and three goals had been awarded to the opponents.
The action, the FA said, was taken after routine checks revealed that one Liberta player, Brian Brookes, contested the Tryum match after having picked up a third yellow card against Old Road in the team’s December 11 match against Old Road.
The development means that Liberta Blackhawks have been reduced to 12 points and second from bottom in the standings and even with a victory in their final outing this weekend, the Blackhawks are destined for the First Division next season.
General Secretary of the ABFA, Gordon Derrick, said other teams were also found guilty of similar offences.
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WASHINGTON (NEWS10) – If you’re traveling for the holidays, the TSA has five tips to take the headache out of flying.
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A Williamsburg , Corentyne man was fatally struck down by a motorcar on Saturday morning.
According to information , the man , called “Willo” , was fatally stuck by the motorcar bearing registration HC 3825 on the Williamsburg Public Road at approximately 06:30 hrs on Saturday .
The driver of the car was taken into Police custody and is currently assisting with investigations.
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After the Waffle House shooter who killed four people was granted $2 million bond, Meek Mill finally has the opportunity to pay his way out of custody, according to TMZ and Kevin Hart.
Kevin Hart Visits Meek Mill in Philadelphia Prison https://t.co/6lnUfjiEM7 — TMZ (@TMZ) April 24, 2018
Hart visited Meek earlier today and posted on Instagram today to break the news that Meek would soon be free.
Tennessee courts have since revoked Travis Reinking’s bail. Isn’t it amazing to think that Reinking can trespass at the White House and murder four people within the same year and get bail, while Meek is considered a danger to society for popping a wheelie.
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Feb. 3 (UPI) -- AMC has released a trailer for the second half of the eighth season of "The Walking Dead," which is to kick off on Feb. 25.
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Daily 4 Day" game were:
3-4-2-8, Sum It Up: 17
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Bud Man Newport Beach is listed on Weedmaps — an online marijuana forum that allows users to review cannabis strains and local dispensaries — as a delivery-only business selling marijuana herbs, wax, extracts, edibles, topical products and tinctures. Customers on the website give it 4.8 out of a possible five stars.
We are half way through February, and won’t be long until we’ll all be thinking Spring. With warmer weather returning, we are back to gardening and planting flowers. Here to help get us psyched up for all things floral is our good friend, Linda Doan, from Aunt Willie’s Wildflowers. For more, visit her website.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is disputing a report that he watches hours of television each day, calling it, “Another false story.”
The president is pushing back against a report in The New York Times about his first year in office that mentioned he watches at least four hours of television a day, sometimes twice that amount.
Trump says on Twitter that he “seldom, if ever,” watches CNN or MSNBC, “both of which I consider Fake News.” The president says he also never watches CNN anchor Don Lemon’s show, “CNN Tonight.”
The Times said its story was based on interviews with 60 advisers, associates, friends and members of Congress.
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Home Illinois Grayville Receives USDA Rural Development Grant October 6th, 2017 Britney Taylor Illinois
An Illinois city is receiving nearly $20,000 to purchase new equipment for the police department. Grayville received a USDA Rural Development Grant for $19,500 to be used to buy a new police squad car.
The new squad car will replace one of the three existing vehicles to provide better public safety.
Congressman John Shimkus (R-IL 15th District) said these types of grants are necessary for development and public safety projects for rural communities.
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Mayor Brian Bowman says the city has sent written notice that it will consider suing the province if outstanding rapid transit funding isn’t paid out.
Bowman told reporters Wednesday that between $8 million and $10 million of provincially committed funds for the under-construction Southwest Transitway has yet to be sent to the city.
He said that led the city to recently provide a letter to the province that states the city will consider any and all efforts to claim that cash, including legal action.
“It is a serious concern when you have a level of government not honour it’s written legal agreements,” said Bowman.
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12 Confirmed Dead in London Apartment Tower Blaze
The number of fatalities is likely to rise, said Stuart Cundy of the Metropolitan Police. 78 people are being treated in hospitals.
A debris slide that brought rocks and trees down across SR-503 had the road closed in both directions Monday night.
The Washington State Department of Transportation reported that the slide occurred near Speelyai Bay Road at Milepost 34.5.
WSDOT was evaluating the stability of the hillside Monday evening. Crews will begin to clear the debris once it is safe to work in the area.
Drivers were advised to avoid the area and plan an alternate route.
There was no timeline for reopening the roadway.
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(WOMC) A 12-year-old boy from Australia took the vacation of a lifetime and he didn't even have to break open his piggy bank. That's because his parents paid for it.
The trip, however, wasn't a present. According to the Guardian, the kid stole his parents' credit card after he was told they couldn't go.
The Sydney boy booked himself into a four-day stay at a four-star hotel, telling the staff that the family would join him later.
When it was learned that the boy wasn't at school, but in fact overseas in Indonesia, his "shocked" and "disgusted" mother Emma, flew there to collect him.
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Officials with the Stuart Police Department say a joint investigation between Guthrie County Deputies, Panora Police Officers and Stuart Police Officers has resulted in several juveniles being charged with various crimes. As part of the investigation a search warrant was conducted Sunday night in the 300 block of North Division Street, in Stuart. During the search, officers and deputies recovered several types of illegal narcotics, including what is believed to be Cocaine and a substance commonly referred to as “Acid”. The names of the juveniles involved will not be released due to their age.
Rail services in Fife are returning to normal after a fallen tree on the line caused a series of cancellations.
The incident happened near Markinch after heavy winds from ex-hurricane Ophelia.
ScotRail say that a normal timetabled service is now running in the Fife area.
All rail routes through Fife were suspended, including all Fife circle trains, plus services from Edinburgh to Perth/Inverness and Dundee/Aberdeen.
It came after a freight train hit a tree on the tracks near Markinch.
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DENVER -- Police are searching for a suspect following a shooting near West 10th Avenue and Decatur Street early Monday morning.
It happened around 3:30 a.m. at the Decatur Place apartments located at 1155 Decatur St., a few blocks away from Mile High Stadium.
When authorities arrived, they found a man with multiple gunshot wounds. He was transferred to a hospital in serious condition and is undergoing surgery, police said.
Officers have set up a perimeter in the area and are searching for a suspect. Police do not have a description of a suspect.
This is a developing story. We will update with the latest.
Torres left Wednesday's game with right hip tightness and is undergoing an MRI, Meredith Marakovits of YES Network reports.
Torres was left out of the starting lineup Tuesday -- though he did come in as a defensive replacement -- and it was clear that he wasn't right during Wednesday's game. He struck out in both of his at-bats and didn't seem comfortable at the plate, so manager Aaron Boone decided to pull the plug and send him in for some tests. Expect an update on the severity of his injury following the MRI.
Over five years, four calendars, and two art books, UK photographer Thomas Knights has scouted some of the hottest gingers anywhere.
Now he's back to bring awareness to testicular cancer with a calendar called Red Hot Cocks, wherein happy hotties strip down — sans emoji — and give the finger to the disease.
The website sums it up: "12 guys. 12 copper knobs. Because ginger pubes are awesome and your life needs more colour. The world is a dark place, so brighten up your life with our new, super colourful charity calendar of 12 ginger nuts."
Red Hot Cocks Calendar 2018
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TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — A federal judge in Florida has reversed his own order and will keep a self-professed neo-Nazi accused of collecting bomb-making materials in jail during legal proceedings.
U.S. Magistrate Judge Thomas McCoun III on Wednesday vacated his previous order that set terms of release for 21-year-old Brandon Russell.
Russell was arrested last month after authorities investigating the murder of two of his roommates by a third roommate found explosives and other materials consistent with bomb-making in his Tampa apartment.
McCoun said the government proved Russell would pose a danger after presenting evidence, including two rifles and hundreds of rounds of ammunition found in Russell’s car during his arrest.
Russell’s roommate, Devon Arthurs, faces two murder charges for slaying two other roommates. Arthurs told investigators Russell was planning a bombing.
Heat president Pat Riley believes that he’s built “a team of young stars” in Miami.
In an interview with SirusXM NBA Radio, Riley added that his goal for Miami’s young players is to “transcend having to have a Big Three.”
“We have a team of young stars. We have some veteran players who are stars.
“Will the internal growth of the team transcend having to have a Big Three, and then that will take care of itself? And then out of that, I can assure you that players will rise up and become noted as stars or All-Stars or superstars.” […]
“What they need to do is to transform and transcend above and beyond having to have a Big Three. And I do think we have the ability to do that internally.”
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – A traffic stop in Youngstown uncovered a multitude of pills of different varieties.
According to a police report, officers pulled over 30-year-old Teddaro Williams Wednesday for running a stop sign at E. Florida Avenue and Erie Street.
Police said Teddaro kept trying to reach into a computer bag even after they told him to stop. Police say Teddaro told them that he may have a marijuana blunt in the bag, but it turns out police found much more.
A search of the vehicle uncovered over 180 pills including Tramadol, zolpidem (commonly Ambien), clonazepam (commonly Klonopin), amphetamines, lorazepam, diazepam, and hydrocodone. Police also found marijuana, cocaine and a digital scale.
Williams was arrested and charged with drug possession.
SA’s top indoor cricketers in action
The Hunters Retreat Indoor Cricket facility is a hive of activity as teams from across the country do battle at the national championships this week
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April 24 (Reuters) - Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd :
* SAYS THE PROPOSED NEW RULES TO BROADEN HONG KONG’S LISTING REGIME WILL TAKE EFFECT ON APRIL 30
* SAYS IT IS ADDING THREE NEW CHAPTERS IN THE MAIN BOARD LISTING RULES
* SAYS IT PERMITS LISTINGS OF BIOTECH ISSUERS THAT DO NOT MEET ANY OF THE MAIN BOARD FINANCIAL ELIGIBILITY TESTS
* SAYS IT PERMITS LISTINGS OF COMPANIES WITH WEIGHTED VOTING RIGHT (WVR) STRUCTURES
* SAYS IT ESTABLISHES NEW CONCESSIONARY SECONDARY LISTING ROUTE FOR GREATER CHINA AND INTERNATIONAL COMPANIES THAT WISH TO SECONDARY LIST IN HONG KONG
* SAYS IT PLANS TO LAUNCH A SEPARATE CONSULTATION BY 31 JULY 2018 ON MATTER RELATED TO LEGITIMATE COMMERCIAL AND COMPETITIVE REASONS TO PERMIT CORPORATES TO HOLD WVRS Source text in English: bit.ly/2HnIkgv Further company coverage: (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
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A man and woman are in critical condition and are being tested for exposure to an unknown substance just miles from the British town where former Russian spy Sergei Skripal was poisoned in March.
Local police say they haven't found a connection to the Skripal case but have declared a "major incident" in the area out of precaution.
The man and woman, who have not been identified, were found unconscious on Saturday in Amesbury, seven miles from Salisbury where Skripal was exposed to a nerve agent.
And, initially it was believed they'd suffered from a reaction to heroin or cocaine. Police didn't raise the emergency level until late Tuesday night.
This church is one of several areas the two frequented that have been cordoned off.
It's known they often visited Salisbury, where the British government believes Russia's government tried to kill Skripal and his daughter.
Russia has steadfastly denied any connection.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — An Ohio man accused of plowing his car into counter-protesters at a white nationalist rally in Virginia is set to make his first court appearance.
Col. Martin Kumer, superintendent at the Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail, says 20-year-old James Alex Fields Jr. has a bond hearing Monday morning.
Fields is charged with second-degree murder and other counts after authorities say he drove into the crowd, fatally injuring one woman and hurting 19 others.
Fields has been in custody since Saturday. Jail officials told The Associated Press they don’t know if he’s obtained an attorney.
A high school teacher said Fields was fascinated with Nazism, idolized Adolf Hitler and had been singled out by school officials in the 9th grade for his “deeply held, radical” convictions on race.
LEONARDTOWN, Md. (AP) — Authorities say a military helicopter has crashed in southern Maryland.
Maryland State Police spokesman Sgt. Davaughn Parker said a Black Hawk helicopter crashed in Leonardtown on Monday afternoon. He says state police have sent two medevac helicopters to the scene to assist.
Kevin Bowen, who works in the pro shop of the Breton Bay Golf and Country Club in Leonardtown, says he saw the helicopter “flying kind of low” and then “saw it spinning” before it went down between the third and fourth holes of the golf course.
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WHITTIER (CBSLA) – Police are investigating the deaths of two elderly women in a Whittier home Monday night.
Ninety-five-year-old Angelina Tunacao and 76-year-old Miriam Tunacao were found dead at approximately 8:48 p.m. at a home in the 12400 block of Beverly Drive.
Los Angeles County Fire Department crews responded to the home and located the women unconscious. Paramedics were unable to resuscitate them and they died at the scene, Whittier police report.
There was no sign of foul play, police said. The L.A. County coroner’s office told CBS2 it has not yet determined a cause of death.
The women are believed to be mother and daughter, police Lt. Jay Tatman told the L.A. Times, adding that the deaths were “obviously peculiar.”
Today marks the anniversary of when we adopted our United States flag and some local students celebrated it.
Students from Broome Tioga BOCES, decked out in red white and blue gathered to commemorate Flag Day. Students sang "You're a Grand Old Flag" and heard a special performance by Louie G. One teacher says its important students understand the deeper meaning of the holiday
Laurie Martin, Instruction/Student Support, Oak Tree Program, BOCES said, "Our students realize the importance of the flag and what it stands for for our county and the freedom we have and they took lessons that came with it to help them, understand that its not just the flag up there its a political symbol of what we've been provided and given."
The roots of Flag Day trace back to June 14th of 1777. The colors of the flag signify purity, valor and justice.
The Kings started off this one relatively hot considering how uninspiring the current Rudy Gay-less starting lineup is. Darren Collison shouldered much of the early scoring load, and boy oh boy has his offensive punch been sorely missed this season.
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Update: 3:42PM POLICE have confirmed that wreckage found at the Sigatoka River mouth yesterday were indeed from the boat used by a father and son who failed to return from a fishing trip on the weekend.
In a police statement this morning, Force spokesperson Ana Naisoro said pieces of the boat they were travelling in were found by a 43-year-old man.
She added the search for the duo continues.
March 30 Liqtech International Inc:
* Liqtech International Inc reports fourth quarter and fiscal year 2016 results
* Q4 sales fell 49 percent to $2.6 million
* Recorded an impairment charge on goodwill of $7.3 million, during three months ended December 31, 2016
* Liqtech International Inc - net loss attributable to Liqtech for quarter was $11.4 million compared to a profit of $0.1 million for same period of 2015 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Ray Lewis, Randy Moss and Terrell Owens lead eight-man class elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. .
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A Belleville man died following a vehicle crash south of Bancroft on Tuesday afternoon.
OPP responded to the crash around 3:30 p.m. along Highway 62 between Old Hastings and Upper Turriff roads, a 30-kilometre stretch.
READ MORE: Fatal tractor trailer collision closes Hwy. 401 westbound near Napanee
Police, firefighters and paramedics discovered a vehicle which left the roadway and struck a rock cut.
Police say the driver, Roger Walsh, 71, of Belleville, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The cause of the collision remains under investigation.
“The cause of the death is unknown at this time pending an autopsy report,” police said.
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Donald Trump has dropped 17 points when it comes to confidence in keeping his promises, according to the latest Gallup poll. The Morning Joe panel accounts for the drop and what can be done.
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Washington Post reporter Sari Horwitz explains the breaking report that Special Counsel Robert Muller has widened the investigation to look into the president and obstruction of justice.
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(AP) – The suspect in a pipe bomb explosion in New York City’s subway system at one point had a license to drive livery cars and for-hire vehicles. Authorities have identified the attacker as 27-year-old Akayed Ullah. The blast in an underground subway corridor during the Monday morning rush hour injured three people, as well as Ullah.
New York City’s Taxi and Limousine Commission says records show he had a for-hire license from March 2012 through March 2015. It then expired and wasn’t renewed. At the time, a for-hire license did not allow someone to drive one of the city’s yellow taxis. The TLC says there are no records to indicate if he actually used the license to work as a car driver.
POLAND — As school district officials continue to weigh options for the future, they now have a better idea of where the community stands.
After a community forum attended by hundreds of people last week, the district opened a survey to which 517 people responded. Superintendent David Janofa shared the results at a school board meeting tonight, and the results will be posted online at www.polandbulldogs.org Tuesday.
The survey found most respondents support closing at least one elementary building in the near future, which was among the recommendations in a recent performance audit of the district conducted by the state auditor’s office. The audit recommended closing Dobbins and Union.
For the complete story, read Tuesday's Vindicator and Vindy.com
HARRISBURG – Legislation has been introduced that would create the offense of occupational intimidation in Pennsylvania. Under House Bill 1828, the offense would be a crime committed against a county children and youth social services agency employee, law enforcement official, firefighter, emergency services provider, or a group of such individuals. The proposal calls for the offense to be classified as a third-degree misdemeanor if the underlying offense is a summary. Otherwise, the offense would be classified one degree higher than the underlying offense. The hope is that the measure will discourage people from making threats or other malicious acts against these hard-working public servants while they are performing their duties. House Bill 1828 has been referred to the House Judiciary Committee for review.
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Bruno Mars and Cardi B must’ve had a lot of fun performing together at Sunday night’s Grammy Awards because they’re coming together to make the 24K Magic World Tour finale a party we won’t forget!
Bruno teased the news yesterday and made it official today on his social media.
The tour will hit Detroit, with tickets on sale February 16th. Venue and ticket prices TBA.
TBILISI, DFWatch–While Georgian citizens are waiting for the final decision about a visa waiver system with the European Union , Serbia prepares to waive its visa rules for citizens of not only Georgia but also its two neighbors in the South Caucasus. to initiate a procedure to abolish visas for holders of ordinary passports with Azerbaijan, Armenia and Georgia, and to initiate the abolition of visas for holders of diplomatic and official passports with a certain group of countries," Serbia's Foreign Ministry announced on Tuesday.
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It's going to be a hot 4th of July for much of the Chicago area, with some scattered storms in the afternoon.A Heat Advisory is in effect from noon until 8 p.m. for most of the Chicago area, except for Cook and Lake (Ill.) counties.Temperatures will be higher inland with highs in the lows 90s and heat indices between 102-107 degrees. It will be cooler by the lake with a high of 87.Scattered storms are expected to pop up during the afternoon, but are expected to clear out in the evening for fireworks shows.On Thursday, there is a marginal risk for severe weather, primarily for the southern two thirds of the Chicago area.
Supreme mufti Siliman Ndirangwa urges government to support farmers with skills of irrigation on to cub the long droughts caused by climate change. While praying for the Rains to overcome incumbents in the country Ndirangwa urged Muslims and non Muslims to obey God, ask for forgiveness as well as working close with police to overcome the killing in the country.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — University of Tennessee business students are hosting a 5K to use their knowledge outside of the classroom.
The race will benefit Samaritan Place, an emergency shelter for seniors in Knoxville.
Many participants will be running barefoot because some researchers say running without shoes can lead to fewer knee injuries.
The event will be Oct. 15. at Sequoyah Hills Park. The festival and registration for the race will begin at noon. The 5K starts at 2 p.m. and there will be a fun run at 2:15 p.m.
For more information, visit the race’s website.
Parents John and Lisa Dombroski, center, stand with their sons John, left, and Kevin, right, during a press conference regarding their missing son and brother Mark, at the Hamilton Police Station in Hamilton, Bermuda, Monday, March 19, 2018. Mark Dombroski, 19, a member of the rugby team at Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia, disappeared early Sunday after a night of socializing at the end of an international rugby tournament. The Royal Gazette via AP Blaire Simmons
SPRINGFIELD (AP) — The final tours of Illinois' Executive Mansion have been given before the home closed for restoration work.
The (Springfield) State Journal-Register (http://bit.ly/2hHXosf ) reports that about 20 people were on Saturday's tour. Illinois first lady Diana Rauner is leading a private fundraising campaign to pay for the estimated $15 million in work that is expected to keep the mansion closed for 18 months. So far the mansion association has raised $4.5 million.
Planned work on the 161-year-old home includes mechanical system upgrades, landscape and grounds improvements, security enhancements and interior and exterior restoration work. The home also will be made accessible to the disabled.
No work has been done on the mansion except emergency repairs since the early 1970s. The Rauners will live in the Director's House at the Illinois State Fairgrounds while work is being done.
San Jose police are investigating a sexual assault reported last week near one of the busiest intersections of downtown, authorities confirmed Monday.
Officers responded to the area of North First and Market streets at about 1:40am on Wednesday, Feb. 9, after a report of a sexual assault, according to San Jose Police Department spokesman Sgt. Enrique Garcia. As of Monday afternoon, no suspect had been identified or arrested.
The location of the reported incident is not far from one the busiest nightlife spots in San Jose. San Jose Inside has learned that police were visiting bars and restaurants around San Pedro Square over the weekend to review surveillance footage for clues. Sgt. Garcia said he could not provide any additional information about the incident.
This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Police are searching for a high-risk missing 12-year-old who was last seen at his east Columbus home.
According to the Columbus Division of Police, Anthony Jackson was last seen Sunday at about 7pm, at his home on Oakwood Avenue.
Jackson is described as a black male, 5 feet 4 inches tall, 95 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. No clothing description was available.
Anyone with information on Jackson’s whereabouts can call the Columbus Division of Police Missing Persons Unit at 614-645-4624.
Manchester United winger Anthony Martial has been awarded the Red Devils' player of the month award for September after his man of the match performance against Burton Albion.
His standout display in that 4-1 Carabao Cup win - in which he scored one and assisted another - along with another stellar display in the UEFA Champions League win by the same score-line against CSKA Moscow earned him the honour.
Striker Marcus Rashford also starred in the tie last month, notching an early double with Lloyd Dyer managing a late consolation for the Brewers in a replay of that memorable 2005 FA Cup night at Old Trafford.
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Martial beat Rashford, Marouane Fellaini and Romelu Lukaku to the award, with Fellaini and Lukaku included on the bench that evening against the Brewers.
The SEAHAWKS rolled to a 48-17 win over the Chargers in their first preseason game…Big weekend for Edgar Martinez as he had his #11 retired at Safeco Field… Total Eclipse is trending. It’s one week from today….We’ll be on a Argosy Cruise on Lake Union for the eclipse doing our show live….And the Mariners were swept by the Angels over the weekend. Listen here!
CARLISLE, Pa. — Two boys who died while attending the government-run Carlisle Indian Industrial School in Pennsylvania about 130 years ago are on their way home to be reburied at a Wyoming reservation.
Authorities say the remains of two Northern Arapaho boys, 15-year-old Little Chief and 14-year-old Horse, were handed over on Monday to the tribe.
Officials had hoped to also exhume a third tribe member, 10-year-old Little Plume. But the grave marked with his headstone was found to contain the unidentified remains of two other people.
Those two have been reburied at the military cemetery on the grounds of the Carlisle Barracks, which also houses the U.S. Army War College.
SLEEPING residents have woken to smoke and their home engulfed in flames in Christie Downs this morning.
The occupants escaped serious injury but the house on Elizabeth Rd was significantly damaged from the blaze which started before 5am, although police say it’s too early to reveal the cost.
The cause is also unknown at this stage but it’s believed to not be suspicious.
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A new Pew Research survey finds President Trump’s approval rating is 39% — precisely the same as two months ago. The percentage of Americans who disapprove of Trump is virtually unchanged: 54%, compared to 56% in February.
“The most profound shifts in the Pew survey are in Americans’ perceptions of the GOP beyond Trump. Just 40% of Americans have a favorable opinion of the Republican Party, down from 47% in January, prior to Trump’s inauguration.”
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CANTON, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio high school student has died of injuries suffered last week in a car crash that also killed his brother.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol says 16-year-old Kevin Laudermilt, of Canton, died Sunday at Akron Children’s Hospital. He was injured Thursday when a car driven by his brother, 18-year-old Aaron Laudermilt, went off a road in Stark County’s Plain Township and hit a utility pole and a tree. Aaron Laudermilt was pronounced dead at the scene.
Both were students at GlenOak High School in Plain Township.
Police say both were wearing seat belts at the time of the crash. Alcohol and drugs were not believed to be a factor in the crash.
The fourth annual “Billy” golf tournament will be held on Sunday, Sept. 17, at the Orchards Golf Course in Milford in memory of Bill Romatzick, a lifelong Stratford resident who passed away suddenly in March of 2014.
“The Billy” tournament is organized by Bill’s longtime friend Bob Black. Friends and family have come out to play golf each year to honor and remember his life and his friendship. Bill was involved in several youth organizations in town including the YMCA Indian Guides, Stratford PAL Rifle Club and the Bunnell Bulldog Club. More than $7,000 has been raised during the tournaments and has been donated to the American Heart Association.
Cost to play in the tournament is $35 per golfer and all proceeds will be donated to the AHA. Trophies will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place teams and there will be raffles and refreshments.
To participate in the tournament, email Bob at [email protected] or call 203-556-1047 for reservations by Aug. 27.
Temporary signs are put out by businesses meant to drum up shoppers. They fall under a temporary sign ordinance and this week Biloxi city leaders will discuss whether those signs should continue to stay up year round.
Jefferson City Jays head football coach Ted LePage announced his resignation Sunday night. LePage, who spent 12 years as the Jays head coach, made the announcement at the end of the team’s banquet.
He leaves the program the second longest tenured coach, as well as the second-winningest coach behind Coach Pete Adkins.
UPDATE: Two Gladfield and Maryvale Rural Firefighting crews are still battling blazes caused by a caravan.
Firefighters believe a caravan travelling on the Cunningham Hwy lost one of it's wheels, and caused the fire by throwing sparks into the dry grass along the road.
At least three separate fires were caused by the sparks over a 150m stretch of the highway, which threatened one property east of Gladfield.
A police officer on the scene said the caravan had since driven off.
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EARLIER: A LARGE grassfire is burning on the side of the Cunningham Hwy, closing traffic in at least one direction.
The fire is believed to be covering about 150m of land, near North Branch Rd.
Early reports suggest the fire was ignited by a spark from a caravan as it lost a wheel.
Two fire crews and Queensland police crews are on the scene.
Updates to follow.
Prisoner caught 10 minutes after escape
DOVER, Del. (AP) — Prison officials in Delaware say an inmate was caught by police only ten minutes after escaping.
The Delaware Department of Correction said inmate David Saccarote ran through an open storage room during trash detail at the Morris Community Correctional Center on Sunday.
Authorities said he was apprehended within ten minutes by the Dover Police Department and taken to a different correctional center on new charges related to the escape attempt. Prison officials said Saccarote was initially serving time for robbery.
ATHENS (ANA) – According to the preliminary data available for the execution of the State Budget on a modified cash basis, the State Budget balance for the first quarter of 2017 presented a surplus of 1.068 billion euros, against the target of 922 million euros and the primary surplus of 1.863 billion euros for the same period in 2016.
The State Budget Primary Balance amounted to a deficit of 1,367 million euros, against a deficit of 595 million euros in the same period last year and a target of 1,408 million euro deficit.
State Budget net revenues amounted to 11,415 million euros, down 1 billion euros or 8.1 pct compared to the target.
Ordinary Budget net revenues amounted to 10,764 million euros, down 865 million euros or 7.4 pct compared to the target.
A woman takes a selfie with a Samsung Galaxy S8 smartphone during the Samsung Unpacked event in New York City, U.S. March 29, 2017. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
SEOUL Tech giant Samsung Electronics Co Ltd expects sales of its new flagship Galaxy S8 smartphone to beat those of its 2016 predecessor Galaxy S7, the company's head of mobile business said.
A Samsung spokesman confirmed the remarks attributed to Koh Dong-jin in a report by South Korea's Yonhap News Agency on Thursday. The executive did not offer a sales target, but Samsung said last week that the Galaxy S7 set a new internal record for first-year sales.
(Reporting by Se Young Lee)
French metal hardcore band, Beyond The Styx, have released a music video for “Danse Macabre”, a track taken from their new album Stiigma, out on February 23rd via Klonosphere/Season of Mist Distribution & Diorama Records.
Stiigma was recorded at DOME Studio by David Potvin, in Avrillé, France. Poduced, engineered, mixed & mastered by Nick Jett (Terror, Backtrack, Lionheart) & Beyond The Styx.
Art direction, illustrations & design by AMMO. Guest vocals on “Neoblivion” by Paul Marie, on “King S” by Romain Vée and on “Lightmare” by Sylvain Tardiveau.
Tracklisting:
“Neoblivion”
“Poison IV”
“paranØmmunation”
“Decima”
“King S.”
“Danse Macabre”
“DTNT”
“Lightmare”
“Walls (Cement Of Disorder)”
“Checkfate”
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AUSTIN, Texas (KXAN) — A stripper was called to a job in northwest Austin, but much to her surprise it was at a middle school.
A Round Rock Independent School District spokesperson says a student called the “entertainer” and paid for her by using his parent’s credit card. When she showed up the address on School House Lane Wednesday around 11:30 a.m., she quickly realized it was Grisham Middle School and called the front office, reporting the prank.
The woman did not enter the school, a district spokesperson said.
The student was identified and is facing disciplinary action “to the full extent possible,” the spokesperson said.
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Some of you may remember the North Idaho "newspaper war" of the 1980s-90s between the Coeur d'Alene Press and Spokesman-Review. But did you know there was a regional radio war, too? A column note from my April 13, 1992, column mentioned it: "Forget about the North Idaho newspaper war.
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* 2016 net loss of 160.6 million lira ($43.64 million) versus loss of 94.6 million lira year ago
* 2016 revenue of 3.07 billion lira versus 3.2 billion lira year ago
* Expects 2017 revenue at the same level with 2016
Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 3.6804 liras) (Gdynia Newsroom)
Windsor police are investigating after a man was stabbed early Monday by a stranger.
Investigators said the victim was attacked around 5 a.m. outside a house in the 900 block of Pierre Avenue. The victim’s injuries were non-life threatening. He was treated and released from hospital.
Police said the victim did not know the attacker. No other details have been released about what sparked the incident. Investigators on Monday were also still looking for the weapon used in the attack.
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Sheffield Wednesday's Chris Bart Williams was in the England U21 team beaten by France in Toulon on this day in 1994.
The side featured Jamie Redknapp, Sol Campbell, Robbie Fowler, Dominic Matteo, Brice Dyer, Trevor Sinclair and Dean Gordon.
It was The Bart Man's sixth cap as an Owl.
England went on to win the tournament, beating Portugal 2-0 in the final on June 7.
He is now aged 43.
YEREVAN, MAY 30, ARMENPRESS. Defense Minister of Armenia Davit Tonoyan, who is in Georgia as part of the Armenian delegation led by PM Pashinyan, met with Georgia’s Defense Minister Levan Izoria on May 30, ARMENPRESS was informed from the press service of the Defense Ministry of Armenia.
During the meeting the sides discusses the opportunities for future development of relations and cooperation in the defense sphere.
The interlocutors exchanged ideas on regional and international security issues.
English –translator/editor: Tigran Sirekanyan
The Google Play Store is constantly changing and evolving - sometimes in not-so-great ways. Ads have been on the store for years, but usually only in the form of promoted apps that appear in search results. Google will be ramping up Play Store advertising over the next few months, with the addition of video ads.
The only good news here is that the video ads won't be autoplaying, and they will be targeted using machine learning. So at the very least, you should get ads relevant to the types of games and apps you already use. Video ads will be available "over the next few months" to developers using Universal App campaigns.
Sharon Stone, left, and Alfre Woodard appear at the nominations for the 75th Annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton hotel on Monday, Dec. 11, 2017, in Beverly Hills, Calif. The 75th annual Golden Globe Awards will be held on Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018. Photo by Chris Pizzello
A driver whose vehicle struck 11-year-old Jared Bear, who later died in hospital, has pleaded guilty to drug-impaired driving causing death.
Sentencing in the case of Gordon Morris Crain has been adjourned to June 16 at 10 a.m. CST.
The incident occurred in July 2014 near the Muskoday First Nation, which is about 20 kilometres southeast of Prince Albert, Sask.
Bear was riding his bicycle with a small group when he was hit.
Crain, who was 51 at the time of the incident, was originally charged with impaired driving causing death and dangerous driving causing death.
He was to stand trial in Queen's Bench court on Monday, but instead entered a guilty plea on the single charge.
Bear's mother, Raelene Adam, told CBC in 2014 her son pushed another kid out of harm's way before he was struck.
Bear was transported to the Victoria Hospital in Prince Albert where he later died.
The city of Montgomery has decided to cancel the New Year's Eve celebration downtown and officials say the rain's to blame. The celebration was supposed to begin at 9 p.m. and include the raising of the Capital of Dreams star above the downtown skyline.
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With the CHSAA state wrestling tournament set for this Thursday through Saturday at the Pepsi Center, 33 individual champions across four classifications headline the field in downtown Denver.
In the team race, Pomona and Pueblo County have grips on 5A and 4A, while Valley and Alamosa are frontrunners in 3A and Rocky Ford is the favorite in 2A. The tournament begins at 3 p.m. on Thursday with 2A and 3A preliminaries.
Denver Post preps editor Kyle Newman previews the tournament on this week’s edition of Post Preps TV.
Feb 14 Esotiq & Henderson SA:
* Sets a new unit, EMG SA, to carry out division of the company
* The company acquires all 1.0 million shares of new unit at issue price 0.1 zloty ($0.0247)per share
* The company announced split plan on Oct. 3 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 4.0491 zlotys) (Gdynia Newsroom)
The 83-year old justice, at ease with several leis around her neck, spoke to students from Mililani High School in Central Oahu. She was asked if immigrants have benefited the country, according to the Honolulu Civil Beat .
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The fourth episode of our podcast series Not A Hobby features Houston artist Shannon Duncan. Unlike the previous interviewees, she does not have one full-time job: she has about four part-time jobs that make up her approximately 50-hour work week. And through it all she’s had a decade-long commitment to working at Starbucks. Listen to Shannon discuss her work, her various current jobs, adjunct teaching, and her hopes for what will come next for her art after her “coffee break” sabbatical from Starbucks.
“To do something that you enjoy doing creates risk.”
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Two officers sent to hospital with minor injuries
Two police officers were injured after their cruiser collided with a suspected impaired driver early Tuesday morning in Vancouver’s West End.
The two officers were responding to a robbery call in a marked police car with emergency lights on just after 2 a.m., Sgt. Jason Robillard said.
The cruiser was headed south on Denman Street when a grey 2007 Acura driving west on Alberni Street pulled out in front of it at the intersection.
The crash sent the Acura onto the sidewalk and into a restaurant patio. Both the Acura and the cruiser were seriously damaged.
The two officers were sent to hospital with minor injuries, and have since been released.
The 29-year-old woman behind the wheel of the Acura is being investigated for impaired driving.
She was not hurt and was the only person in that car.
"If you were in New York -- in gay New York, in queer New York -- during her lifetime, you knew Marsha," documentarian David France says of his latest film's subject, Marsha P. Johnson. "She would call out your name or she would call out, "Hi, doll" and she was dispensing this kind of joy. H...
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Lucky Links Night' game
ROCKY HILL, Conn. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Connecticut Lottery's "Lucky Links Night" game were:
01-04-06-07-09-13-15-17
(one, four, six, seven, nine, thirteen, fifteen, seventeen)
Source: The Bob Zadek Show
"Kevin Shaw was doing his part, handing out Spanish-language constitutions to his fellow community college students at Pierce College in Los Angeles, when a campus administrator informed him that he would have to relocate to a 616-square-foot 'Free Speech Zone.' Shaw knew his rights, and got in touch with the only organization that knows how to fight back: The Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE). Since FIRE filed a lawsuit against the LA Community College School District, the L.A. Times has come out with an editorial in support of Shaw and his right to free speech at Pierce. Marieke Tuthill-Beck Coon is an attorney with FIRE, who joins the show to discuss the case." [various formats] (04/16/17)
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Six months ago, the two advisor partners were on the verge of a divorce. As in many troubled marriages, there was one major issue and lots of little ones—and combined, they had gradually poisoned the relationship.
These business partners ultimately avoided an ugly and expensive breakup, in this case by bringing in my firm to help. But countless other partnerships out there are headed for the rocks. And while the underlying causes are all different, the solution often boils down to better communication.
In this case, one advisor was phasing into retirement before the younger partner bought the practice. The younger advisor felt she was doing too much of the heavy lifting. A series of increasingly nasty e-mails ensued, followed by a verbal blowup.
There are on the Williamson Daily News Online story from Wednesday Apr 12, titled More old abandoned buildings -. In it, Williamson Daily News Online reports that:
This old house on the hillside on Peter Street in East Williamson has fallen in.
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× Nancy Pelosi calls birth control decision a ‘new low’
WASHINGTON — The top Democrat in the House says the Trump administration’s decision allowing more employers to opt out of providing no-cost birth control to women is despicable.
Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi says in a statement: “This administration’s contempt for women reaches a new low with this appalling decision to enable employers and health plans to deny women basic coverage for contraception.”
The California lawmaker says Barack Obama’s Affordable Care Act ensured access to preventive care for millions of women. She says Republicans, including House GOP lawmakers, have launched a “sickening attack” on women’s health.
House Speaker Paul Ryan welcomed the decision, calling it “a landmark day for religious liberty.”
× Go-kart driver dies after being struck by vehicle on city’s near east side
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The driver of a go-kart died Wednesday after police say he was struck by a vehicle on the city’s near east side.
Officers believe the male go-kart driver pulled out in front of the vehicle at 1800 N. Rural before being struck.
He was transported to Methodist Hospital in critical condition where police say he later died. No other individuals were injured.
Police say alcohol is not suspected in the fatal crash. A blood draw was done pursuant to state law.
The identity of the deceased will be provided by the coroner’s office at a later time.
Government considering independent animal commissioner after recent footage of mistreatment
The Green Party is also asking if CCTV surveillance on farms and slaughterhouses should be considered.
Marshall County, Miss. (U.S. MARSHALS SERVICE) – The U.S. Marshals Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force is searching for a man charged with the murder of a camper in Marshall County.
Joshua Fletcher is wanted in connection with the murder of Samuel Smith. Smith’s body was found in a lake just outside of Holly Springs. Surveillance footage shows Fletcher driving Smith’s 2003 Chevrolet pickup after Smith was believed to have been murdered.
Fletcher is approximately 6 feet and 3 inches tall, weighs around 170 pounds, has brown eyes and brown hair, and possibly a shaved head. Fletcher is also known to frequent the Ball, Louisiana area.
Fletcher is known to have violent tendencies and possible mental disabilities. Authorities advise extreme caution. A cash reward of $5,000 is being offered for anyone with information. If you know anything on the whereabouts of Fletcher or have any additional information, please call the U.S Marshals Service Communications Center at 1 (800) 336-0102.
McNeill was traded from Dallas to Nashville on Saturday, with defenseman Andrew O'Brien headed the other way.
McNeill is shaping up to be a career AHLer, seeing as how he's only appeared in just two games on hockey's grandest stage since the Blackhawks originally took him 18th overall in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. This season, he managed five goals and one assist over 18 games with the AHL's Stars, but poor defensive play led to a minus-10 rating over that span. Steer clear of McNeill in all fantasy formats.
April 12 Asseco Business Solutions SA:
* Said on Tuesday that it announced a tender offer for 1,888,719 shares of Macrologic SA at a price of 59.0 zlotys ($14.73) per share
* The company plans to reach 100 pct in Macrologic
* The company does not own any shares of Macrologic
* Asseco Business Solutions intends to acquire the shares if investors agree to sell at least 1,416,540 shares representing 75 pct of stake in Macrologic
* Entries in the tender offer will be accepted from May 8 to June 6
* The company treats the acquisition as a strategic investment aimed at creating Asseco Business Solutions group specialized in the production and implementation of its own ERP software
* The company decided to take out a loan for up to 70.0 million zlotys for operating activity and in particular to finance acquisition of Macrologic shares
Source text for Eikon:
Further company coverage: ($1 = 4.0046 zlotys) (Gdynia Newsroom)
The American fairytale is far from enchanted, argues Matthew Stewart in his June 2018 cover story for The Atlantic. Power and wealth are concentrated in an anxious aristocracy, comprised of 10% of the population, that reigns by dividing the lower classes and pitting them against each other. It’s how most aristocracies throughout history have worked. It’s also how the American elite convinced 25 million non-slaveholding citizens to aid and abet them in slavery.
Can America ever live up to its promise of a government by and for the people?
ATLANTA (AP) - A proposal to expand access to medical marijuana has cleared a state Senate working group.
The Medical Cannabis Working Group approved a list of recommendations Wednesday for a bill that would add many new diagnoses to the list of qualifying conditions for medical marijuana. The bill also removes some residency restrictions and eases reporting requirements on prescribing physicians.
The bill will go to the full Senate Judiciary Non-Civil Committee for further discussion and possibly a vote.
The new diagnoses include Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, AIDS, HIV, chronic pain, and autism.
Dr. Page Ward, a Georgia pediatrician and mother of an autistic son, testified in support of the bill. She says cannabis oil helped her 17-year-old son not to have violent outbursts. She told lawmakers, "I don't get bruises anymore."
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GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (AP) — A man killed in a shootout with Bureau of Land Management officers in western Colorado killed two people and wounded five others at a bar in Colorado Springs 25 years ago.
The Mesa County Coroner’s Office said Tuesday that 67-year-old Eugene Herbert Baylis died of multiple gunshot wounds. The Gazette reports that he was acquitted in the 1993 shootings after his attorneys argued he fired in self-defense after a motorcycle gang member shot him in the face earlier with a pellet gun.
Authorities say two BLM rangers were checking on a van parked on BLM property near Grand Junction Sunday when Baylis fired at officers, hitting one in his protective vest. The other officer returned fire, killing Baylis.
The Daily Sentinel reports the BLM hasn’t provided an update on the wounded officer.
Deepwater Wind Featured in New National TV Ad By Citi
America’s first offshore wind farm in a realization with Citi’s help claims a new television spot launched by the megabank which highlights its partnership with Rhode Island's Deepwater Wind.
"Deepwater Wind ushered in a brand-new era of American renewables," says the new TV spot.
The national ad developed by New York-based Publicis.
In October of 2016, Citi championed the partnership to finance Deepwater. "Citi is proud to partner with GE, D.E. Shaw and Deepwater Wind to support this innovative project," said Marshal Salant, Global Head of Alternative Energy Finance at Citi. "The Block Island Wind Farm offers a great example of Citi's commitment to sustainable growth and to financing the development of clean renewable energy infrastructure."
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At least seven Saudi soldiers have been killed in the past week in border clashes with Houthi rebels, state media says. At least seven Saudi soldiers have been killed in the past week in clashes with Yemeni rebels, state media has said.
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Officials are investigating the death of a young woman whose body was found on the side of the highway in Grafton Monday morning.
The woman, who was not identified, was discovered before 7 a.m. on the westbound side of the Massachusetts Turnpike near mike marker 99.4, according to the office of Worcester County District Attorney Joseph Early Jr.
That area is below the North Street overpass, Early's office said.
State Police around 6:45 a.m. closed the right lane of the highway to investigate. The lane reopened around 8 a.m.
The cause and manner of the woman's death will be determined by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
No further information is being released, Early's office said.
The poor quality of many teachers in the Nigerian educational system is leaving the country’s students unprepared for 21 st Century challenges. The faulty foundation of teachers’ training and certification processes, poor teaching methods and limited opportunity for continuous teacher development are some of the critical challenges facing the Nigerian educational system say experts. Data…
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× Razorbacks Fall To LSU For Second Time This Season
BATON ROUGE (KFSM)–The Razorbacks were looking to dish some payback to LSU in the Maravich Center, but the Tigers once again handled the Hogs winning 94-86 on Saturday. The 94 points is the most that the Hogs have allowed this season. Arkansas drops to 15-8 overall and 4-6 in SEC play.
Daryl Macon led Arkansas with 22 points, five assists and two rebounds. Fellow senior Jaylen Barford added 15 points for the Hogs.
LSU (13-9,4-6) , who was 7-of-37 from 3-point range in their previous two games, but they hit 8-of -18 in the first half against the Razorbacks, and finished 15-of-20 from behind the arc. While the Tigers were hot from the tree-range the Hogs struggled, finished 3-of-8 from the three-range.
California Gov. Jerry Brown predicts that President Donald Trump's decision to pull the U.S. out of the Paris climate accord will prove temporary because of the urgency of the issue. SACRAMENTO, Calif.
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PG should spend his summer watching Carmelo and Bird take over games toward the end, and then forward the tapes to Nate, or even a few Reggie highlight thrown in there. PG is displaying the kind of talent that can dominate in close games.
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June hasn’t even hit yet and it’s already looking to be a hot summer.
…like furnace heat hot.
Some major rappers are releasing solo projects this year and already some controversial talk is following each release.
Things reached a climax when Drake dropped his “Duppy Freestyle” diss against Pusha T where he questioned Push’s drug dealing past and even took shots at Kanye West.
Push has since responded with his brutal “The Story of Adidon” where he took some vicious shots at Drizzy’s family life.
The allegations are cutting deep this summer.
Swipe through for the biggest rumors and accusations rappers will have to explain on wax!
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Many of these celebrities have stepped up to send aid to the island, and there are talks of a benefit concert in the works, though that sounds like a hard gig. I don't envy the performer who has to get on stage and kick off the show by saying, "Hey, I know that these past few weeks have been filled with a lot of death, misery, and despair. I'm aware that many of you are unsure if your loved ones are still alive or if your government is willing to invest in your safety. These are wretchedly, terrifying, and depressing times, and no one should have to endure what you've endured. But how 'bout you go grab yourself a Bud Light, because tonight, we're only playing the hits!"
The Atlanta Braves' new spring training complex in Florida will have a $1.7 billion economic impact on the surrounding area over its 30-year lease, according to a new report.
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Nevada and five other states are filing new lawsuits accusing a pharmaceutical company of using deceptive marketing to boost drug sales that fueled opioid overdose deaths.
Nevada state Attorney General Adam Laxalt alleges in a civil complaint filed Tuesday in Las Vegas that Purdue Pharma minimized risks and overstated benefits of long-term use of narcotic opioids including OxyContin.
Laxalt spokeswoman Monica Moazez says similar lawsuits were expected in Florida, North Carolina, North Dakota, Tennessee and Texas.
Connecticut-based Purdue denied the claims in an email statement that said it will defend itself.
Company spokesman Bob Josephson says the civil lawsuits followed months of negotiations with state officials to address the opioid crisis.
He says the filing by these attorneys general promises costly and protracted litigation.
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FAIR: Fireworks at Newrybar will be delayed this year due to wet weather.
THE annual Newrybar Public School Fireworks and Fair originally scheduled for this Saturday has been postponed.
A update on social media confirmed the decision.
"Newrybar Fireworks scheduled for this Saturday 17th June have sadly been postponed due to rain,” said the statement.
"New date to be announced shortly.”
The event is a major fundraiser for Newrybar Public School.
The small educational precinct of 25 students benefits from the fair, which is attended by more than 700 people.
Funds raised from the Newrybar Fireworks & Fair pay for things such as an interactive screen, a quarter share in robotics equipment, new murals and playground seating.
Funds raised also directly help to halve the bus costs for school excursions and sporting activities including annual swimming lessons.
Newrybar Public School's annual Fireworks and Fair on was to be held this Saturday from 4pm at 10 Broken Head Road, Newrybar.
Brighton have now scored 3 goals in a single match for the third time this season in the Premier League.
Two of those times have been against West Ham. pic.twitter.com/Zdc5JZ4Ipg
At least five people died in an auto accident in Lagos on Monday evening.
It is gathered that tehe incident occurred at about 6.44 p.m. when a vehicle caught fire at stadium bridge, around Barracks area of the state.
A commercial Volkswagen bus (danfo) with registration number AND 996 XC caught fire as it descended the bridge.
The Lagos emergency agency said five persons, including a child, three women and a man, were burnt beyond recognition and were recovered from the bus.
LASEMA, however, said five other people were also rescued and rushed to the hospital with severe burns
Two people had earlier on Monday died in another Lagos accident.
Scores of journalists held a sit-in Friday in the Tunisian capital to protest what they say is growing pressure to film, photograph and write only what puts security officers and the government in a good light, reviving memories of the era before Tunisia kicked off the Arab Spring seven years ago.
WILLIAMSTOWN, N.J. (AP) - The Philadelphia Eagles have surprised a fan who woke up groggy from recent dental surgery asking, "Did I miss the Super Bowl?!?"
She has two tickets for the big game in Minneapolis.
Haley Parks' father tells NJ.com the team reached out on social media Friday, offering his daughter the tickets.
She says she's "freaking out" over the news.
Meanwhile, her parents are trying to find flights to Minneapolis.
Her father posted a video on Facebook this week showing the 21-year-old Rutgers student coming out of anesthesia after having her wisdom teeth removed. She babbled about the Eagles through a mouth of cotton packing. The video had been viewed more than a million times.
The Eagles face the New England Patriots on Sunday.
Information from: NJ.com, http://www.nj.com
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MADISON (WKOW) -- One of the weapons stolen from a village of Oregon gun shop earlier this week was recovered from a vehicle that crashed on the Beltline Thursday.
The vehicle, which was previously stolen in Fitchburg, was identified as possibly being involved in a burglary that occurred at Max Creek Outdoors in the early morning hours Wednesday.
The car was spotted in the area of Valley Stream Drive by Madison Police. A sergeant from MPD pursued the car, and just before the car entered the highway, it sideswiped another vehicle before crashing into a median near Whitney Way.
Officers arrested four juveniles who were found in the stolen vehicle.
A subsequent search of the vehicle by the Oregon Police Department turned up one of the 17 firearms stolen from Max Creek Outdoors.
This investigation is currently on-going and more information will be released when available.
A video uploaded to social media is purported to show former NRL player Albert Kelly abusing a female patron at a UK McDonald's.
The former Cronulla Sharks and Gold Coast Titans player is currently the UK with English Super League side Hull FC.
A video shared on social media (which you can see above) shows a man, believed to be Kelly, slurring his words as he verbally abuses a number of people.
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The man can be heard calling one woman a “slut” and a “whore”.
Hull FC has yet to respond to the incident, but a number of publications have identified Kelly in the video.
Kelly played 47 NRL games between 2010 and 2014 before heading overseas.
Kelly abused a female patron. Image: Instagram More
He was contracted to the Newcastle Knights in 2012 but was sacked before playing a game after smashing a light at a local nightclub.
Montgomery Fire Department investigators are looking into a series of suspicious fires that have occurred on the same street over the past several days. A statement from the Department reports that all three of the affected houses were vacant and all are on Myles Street. Myles is located off Fairview Avenue near St. Jude. The first fire took place Saturday on the street’s 18-hundred block. The second occurred Monday morning in the same block…and the third happened Tuesday in the 19-hundred block. No one was hurt in any of the blazes. Officials believe the fires are likely connected and may have been set by one or more individuals. Anyone with information about the cases is asked to call 240-3916.
Maeda will start Saturday against the Diamondbacks instead of Friday, Eric Stephen of SB Nation reports.
With Rich Hill back on the disabled list due to blisters, the Dodgers needed to rearrange their rotation in order to fit Alex Wood. As such, Maeda will be pushed back a day. The fact that Maeda has struggled this season (7.07 ERA in 14 innings) only made that decision easier for the Dodgers.
Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner suffered a broken left wrist after he was hit by a pitch in a spring training game on Monday night.
Turner was hit by a Kendall Graveman pitch in the first inning of the Dodgers' 3-1 win over the Oakland Athletics.
There is no timetable yet for Turner's return.
Slated to bat third in Los Angeles' lineup this season, Turner is coming off a 2017 in which he hit 21 homers and produced a slash line of .322/.415/.530.
Turner is in the second year of a 4-year, $64 million deal with the Dodgers.
Colorado Holiday Tradition Ranks Among Top Light DisplaysFor those who want to see Christmas lights dazzle in a Rocky Mountain setting, there's "Blossoms of Light" at the Denver Botanic Gardens.
Coffee Shop Wants To Be Denver's First Legal Marijuana ClubColorado's largest city is reviewing the first application from a business seeking to be among the nation's first legal marijuana clubs, more than a year after voters approved the bring-your-own pot clubs.
'I Was Terrified Of Reporting': Air Force Academy Cadets Reveal Sexual AssaultsSeveral cadets who reported being assaulted said they experienced retaliation by their peers and their commanders.
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April 20 S&P:
* Republic Of El Salvador sovereign credit ratings lowered to 'SD' on missed pension debt payments
* Says lowering to 'SD' from 'CCC-' our long-term foreign currency and local currency sovereign credit ratings of El Salvador
* Says affirming El Salvador's issue credit rating on the foreign currency senior unsecured debt at 'CCC-'
* Lowered El Salvador issuer credit ratings to 'SD' because government did not make missed payments during 5 business days that S&P imputes grace period
* Says affirmed El Salvador's existing issue credit ratings on foreign currency senior unsecured debt at 'CCC-' because the debt is not in default
* Says removed El Salvador's ratings from creditwatch with negative implications
* T&C assessment remains 'AAA' because expect El Salvador to continue to use U.S. dollar as its currency Source text : bit.ly/2pIaSrm
CORCORAN, Calif. (AP) — Officials say they are treating the death of a California state prison inmate as a homicide.
They said Tuesday that 33-year-old Jack Davis was found unresponsive in his cell early Monday at California State Prison, Corcoran.
Investigators have not identified a suspect.
Davis began serving a 20-year sentence from Los Angeles County in November for causing traumatic injury. It was his second felony, doubling his sentence.
The prison 50 miles (80 kilometers) south of Fresno houses about 3,200 men.
Two advice firms and one individual adviser have lost their FCA permissions for failing to pay regulatory fees.
According to final notices from the FCA, Michelle Singlehurst, Hale Financial Services and Independent Portfolio Managers ceased to be authorised on 21 June.
Singlehurst failed to pay £2,523 comprising of regulatory fees and levies worth £2,023 and £500 in administrative fees.
Manchester-based Hale Financial Services owed the regulator £2,091 comprising of a £250 administration fee and regulatory levies of £1,841.
Independent Portfolio Managers, based in London, did not pay £1,660 made up of £1,410 in regulatory fees and a £250 administration charge.
In all of the notices the FCA says these individuals or companies failed to be co-operative in their dealings and did not respond to repeated requests to pay up.
It adds these businesses or individuals have failed to manage their affairs in a sound and prudent manner.
Therefore it has taken these actions against them.
Already, many retailers have reported tough conditions over the most recent holiday season. Coming into Tuesday's fourth-quarter financial report, Fossil investors hoped that declines in sales would be modest, and that the company could overcome pressure on its bottom line.
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MONTANA CITY – The Montana City woman first reported missing Sunday afternoon, has been found alive.
Victoria Gulick, 51, was found Monday around 6:45 p.m. alive and well in the area search and rescue crews were looking.
Victoria’s husband, Steven, told KTVH she did not have any injuries as she found a warm place to take shelter.
“We just have to commend all the search and rescue efforts for their hard work and a job well done,” said Steven Gulick.
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Victoria was last seen Sunday afternoon before going on a hike. Elkhorn Search and Rescue, a helicopter and volunteers scoured the area of the Saddle Mountain Estates.
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office also aided in the search efforts.
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UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Nearly 50,000 people, most of them women and children, are stranded at Syria’s southern border with Jordan, an increas…
President Nicolas Maduro is looking to expand the number of civilians involved in armed militias as tensions in the crisis-wracked nation continue to rise.
Maduro on Monday said that he hopes the number of militia members will reach 500,000 compared to 100,000 currently. He said each new member would be equipped with a gun.
The Bolivarian militias were created by the late Hugo Chavez with the goal of training 1 million civilians to assist the armed forces in the defense of his socialist revolution from external and domestic attacks.
Maduro’s comments on the anniversary of the militia’s creation come as opponents gear up for a big demonstration Wednesday in which they are seeking to force elections.
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – The most anticipated football event of the year kicks off Sunday. Over a million people will be in Minneapolis for the Super Bowl.
Alyssa Orange joined First News Saturday live in Minnesota with a preview of the big game.
She caught with some fans from out of town and talked about where people are coming from and how they think the game will go. She also shared what she’s enjoyed most the week leading up to the game.
The big game airs Sunday night at 6:30 on NBC.
× City of Milford asks judge to end lawsuit over fatal school stabbing
HARTFORD — Lawyers for the City of Milford, where a teenage girl was stabbed to death at her high school, are asking a state judge to end a wrongful death lawsuit by the student’s mother, saying school officials aren’t liable.
Attorneys for Milford and the city’s schools filed the request in Superior Court earlier this month in the case involving 16-year-old Maren Sanchez.
Sanchez was killed at Jonathan Law High School by fellow student Christopher Plaskon in April 2014. Police alleged Plaskon was upset Sanchez rejected his prom invitation. He pleaded no contest to murder and is serving a 25-year prison sentence.
The lawsuit states that school officials failed to follow procedures and state law after Sanchez told them she worried Plaskon might harm himself or others. Milford’s lawyers deny the allegations.
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Reid and Stacie Thrush, co-hosts of the V100 Morning Show in Charleston, say they typically don't do things the traditional way, so it was no surprise they got married on air. "This morning at 7:20, I told her there's going to be a wedding in the studio today.
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SAN FRANCISCO (CBS SF) — A student at a San Francisco high school was detained Friday afternoon after being caught on campus with a firearm, according to police.
The San Francisco Police Department received a call at approximately 12:25 p.m. reporting a student with a firearm at the Ruth Asawa San Francisco School of the Arts at 555 Portola Avenue.
Police said that school staff members observed the student and firearm and immediately reported it. The school went on lockdown once the student was spotted with the gun.
The student left campus and was subsequently found and detained without incident, according to police. The firearm was also recovered.
Police said that no threats were made and no one was injured during the incident. Police did not say how or why the student had the firearm and are continuing their investigation of the incident. There was no word as to whether the teen might be charged.
It’s do or die for the Regina Pats as they get set to take on the Swift Current Broncos in a Good Friday game.
“We are also currently preparing measures and sanctions against the perpetrators as a consequence of the incidents and will present the results in the coming weeks.”
FBI: The FBI and the Justice Department have strongly opposed the memo being released
The classified document is about the FBI’s conduct of its inquiry into alleged Russian meddling in the 2016 US election.
The FBI and the Justice Department, as well as Democrats and some Republicans, have strongly opposed the memo being released.
Democrats said such was clearly aimed at derailing investigations into the controversial President.
And the FBI opposed the document being made public because it complained there were “material omissions of fact that fundamentally impact the memo’s accuracy”.
To the 53 people who've watched A Christmas Prince every day for the past 18 days: Who hurt you? — Netflix US (@netflix) December 11, 2017
I just want to make sure you're okay — Netflix US (@netflix) December 11, 2017
Netflix had a recent tweet that is creeping some people out.Late Sunday night, they tweeted about their new feel-good holiday romance, "A Christmas Prince."Netflix tweeted, "To the 53 people who've watched A Christmas Prince every day for the past 18 days: Who hurt you?"The tweet has been getting a lot of reaction from people who never realized that Netflix would be closely watching their viewing habits.Someone asked, "Why are you calling people out like that?"Netflix responded, "I just wanted to make sure you're okay."
Police in Halifax, Massachusetts, were searching for a missing 13-year-old boy.
The teen was found around 1 p.m. on Monday.
According to police the boy was last seen at midnight in the Carver Street area.
The teen is described as approximately 5'5'' inches tall, weighing 120 pounds.
He has red hair and was wearing a green jacked with a red hoodie.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Halifax Police Department.
Police in Antrim are appealing for information following reports of criminal damage at two houses in the Portlee Walk area of Parkhall estate.
Windows were smashed at both properties between 11.15pm on Monday, October 2 and 00.30am on Tuesday, October 3.
The incidents are being treated as racially motivated hate crimes and officers have appealed for anyone who has any information to contact them in Antrim on 101 quoting reference number 1552 02/10/17.
Information can also be given anonymously through the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte 49ers have hired Virginia associate head coach Ron Sanchez as their new coach.
Sanchez will be introduced at a news conference next week, the school announced Monday.
Sanchez has been an integral part of two-time national coach of the year Tony Bennett's staff for the last 12 years, helping build Washington State and Virginia into national powers.
Virginia lost Friday night to UMBC, becoming the first No. 1 seed to get upset by a 16 seed in the NCAA Tournament.
Sanchez has spent the last nine seasons with Virginia, including the past three seasons as associate head coach.
Charlotte fired coach Mark Price in the middle of last season. Houston Fancher served as interim coach, but he was not retained.
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LANSING (AP)  Legislation continues to advance in Michigan to ban local taxes on food, beverages and gum.
The state House approved the bill on a 101-7 vote Thursday, a day after the Senate passed an identical measure.
No local government in Michigan is now considering such a tax on soda and other sugary and artificially sweetened items. But lawmakers say ordinances have been approved in other states, and they want to make a pre-emptive strike.
The earliest the Legislature could finalize the legislation is next week.
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A coalition that includes farmers, grocers, food banks and a labor union is backing the bill. It says beverages taxes in the Chicago area and Philadelphia have driven up prices and killed hundreds of jobs.
Health groups and local governments oppose the legislation.
The NFL announced the schedule for the first two rounds of the playoffs near the end of the Sunday night game between the Green Bay Packers and the Detroit Lions.
The Dolphins’ wild-card playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field will take place Sunday at 1:05 p.m.
The NFL announced the schedule for the first two rounds of the playoffs near the end of the Sunday night game between the Green Bay Packers and the Detroit Lions.
The Dolphins-Steelers game will precede the NFC matchup between the Packers and New York Giants at Lambeau Field at 4:40 p.m. ET.
If the Dolphins beat the Steelers on Sunday, they will face the New England Patriots in the divisional round and that game at Gillette Stadium would be played Saturday, Jan. 14 at 8:15 p.m. ET.
The playoffs begin Saturday with the game between Oakland and Houston at 4:35 p.m., followed by Detroit at Seattle at 8:15 p.m.
DENVER (CBS4) – The University of Denver is preparing to start a construction project that will have a notable impact on campus.
School administrators previewed the changes at the Newman Center on Wednesday.
The project is expected to last two decades, and crews will get started on the first three new buildings net month.
“So this summer you’re going to see some groundbreaking start on a new residence hall, a new community commons, and later a new career achievement center,” said Rebecca Chopp, the Chancellor at DU.
The university outlined plans for more projects on campus over the next 20 years.
That list includes shops, restaurants, a hotel and affordable housing for students and staff.
LINK: DU Facilities Management & Planning
TOKYO — Japan coach Akira Nishino has named his 23-man World Cup squad, relying heavily on veteran players with previous experience in the tournament.
Keisuke Honda and Shinji Kagawa were among almost a dozen named on Thursday who represented Japan four years ago in Brazil when Japan failed to advance from the group stage.
Nishino made his debut as Japan's coach on Wednesday when his team lost 2-0 to Ghana in a friendly.
Japan fired Vahid Halilhodzic last month, only two months before Russia's World Cup opens, and replaced him with Nishino.
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WILKES-BARRE — The Luzerne Foundation will host a fundraiser and information meeting today about the Irem Temple, a decades-old building on North Franklin Street that is in danger of collapsing.
The building is an example of Moorish Revival architecture and is on the National Register of Historic Places as an element of the River Street Historic District.
A group of local citizens hopes to save the building and the Luzerne Foundation is helping them, said Charles Barber, the foundation president.
The fundraiser runs from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at The Westmoreland Club, 59 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. Cost is $60 per person. Attendees can register at luzfdn.org. Walk-ins are also welcome.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to change his administration’s economic policy with immediate effect.
The PDP also told the president to involve experts in the nation’s affairs to solve the current economic crisis.
Below are three things the opposition party wants Buhari to do about the economy in 2017:
Increase money supply Cause rise in disposable income (spending) Decrease mindless taxation which have led to high inflation and multiple prices in money market.
The suggestions were given on the PDP’s behalf by party spokesman, Dayo Adeyeye.
Chloe places her life in potential danger in order to protect an innocent victim during a murder investigation.
UKIP leader Paul Nuttall admits on @RadioCityTalk that claims on his website that he lost a close personal friend at Hillsborough are false pic.twitter.com/rjk8kTvgPI — Radio City News (@RadioCityNews) February 14, 2017
Paul Nuttall’s press officer Lynda Roughley dives on the grenade and takes the rap for the incorrect Hillsborough website claim:
“I am entirely responsible for the website post regarding Paul’s comments about having ‘close friends’ who died at Hillsborough. Paul is a man of great integrity and would not say something he knew to be untrue. It’s me who has made this mistake, and one I feel absolutely terrible about. I am frankly mortified at the distress this issue has caused Paul and may have caused to anyone involved with the Hillsborough tragedy. I have today offered my resignation, I could not be more sorry.”
Enough to stop it cutting through to voters?
Mina Kimes from ESPN The Magazine, The Morning Roast, and various other platforms joins the podcast!
Mina discusses:
Going from business and investigative reporting to sports writing.
Biggest stories she worked on.
Unmasking Aaron Rodgers.
What is really going on with Rodgers?
Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski vs Bill Belichick.
Why there is so much heat on Lamar Jackson?
What to expect in the NFL Draft.
Was the Seahawks run a failure?
Does she cry when her team loses?
Game of Thrones.
Her hobbies.
Where she sees herself in five years.
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The Potomac Highlands Beekeepers Association will meet Thursday, April 20 at 7pm, at the Bank of Romney Community Center, 165 E Main Street, Romney, (across the street from Sheetz). The meeting is open to the public. If you are interested in learning about beekeeping, are a beginner or are an experienced beekeeper, this is a forum where you will be able to learn and exchange beekeeping information. For more information please see the club website www.potomachighlandsbeekeepers.weebly.com or the Facebook group page: Potomac Highlands Beekeepers.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Synthesis Energy Systems Inc
* Synthesis Energy Systems, Inc. and Suzhou Thvow Technology Co. Announce final negotiations for a restructuring agreement for their joint venture, Tianwo-SES Clean Energy Technologies Co.
* Synthesis Energy Systems - ‍ses confirms that co is finalizing details of restructuring agreement, and total deal value is expected to be 11 million yuan​
* Synthesis Energy Systems Inc - ‍as part of first step of agreements to be finalized, SES has received an initial payment of 1.2 million yuan​
* Synthesis Energy Systems Inc - ‍as part of restructuring expect to reduce ownership position in Tianwo-SES from original 35% holdings to 25%​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) -- Martaveous McKnight scored 30 points, grabbed 10 rebounds and dished out 10 assists as Arkansas-Pine Bluff rolled to an 80-62 win over Alabama A&M on Saturday night.
McKnight was 12 of 17 from the field including three from distance for the Golden Lions (9-15, 9-1 Southwestern Athletic Conference) who lead the conference by two games over Grambling State. Trent Steen added 12 points and Terrance Banyard chipped in 10.
The team shot 53 percent from the field compared to 37 percent for Alabama A&M which took 22 shots from beyond the arc, making four of them.
The Golden Lions scored first and led all the way to an 11-point advantage before leading 37-28 at intermission.
Alabama A&M closed it to 46-39 early in the second half but a McKnight 3-pointer followed a tip-in by Steen and a Banyard dunk stretched it to 53-41 with 13:41 to go and the Golden Lions cruised from there.
Arthur Johnson scored 19 points with six rebounds for the Bulldogs (2-21, 2-8) who are on a six-game skid.
YEREVAN, MAY 31, ARMENPRESS. On May 30, at 22:20, soldier of the Defense Army of Artsakh Suren Ayvazyan, 1992, has died as a result of a car accident, Artsakh’s defense ministry told Armenpress.
Investigation is underway to clarify the details of the incident.
The Artsakh defense ministry shares the grief of the loss and extends condolences to the family, relatives and fellow servicemen of the soldier.
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WILMINGTON, Del., May 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- DowDuPont (NYSE: DWDP) announced today that Ed Breen, CEO of DowDuPont, will present at the Sanford Bernstein 34th Annual Strategic Decisions Conference at 9 a.m., Thursday, May 31, 2018.
Mr. Breen will participate in a fireside chat and DowDuPont invites investors to join the live webcast through its website. A replay also will be available on the company's website within 24 hours following the webcast.
× Grass fire reveals bizarre turtle poaching case in Bootheel
HAYTI, Mo. – Authorities say a grass fire has revealed a turtle poaching dump site in the Bootheel area of far southeastern Missouri.
The Springfield News-Leader reports that the Hayti Fire Department alerted state officials last week about the 163 dead turtles. Two of them were snapping turtles, while the others were red-eared sliders.
Missouri Conservation Agent Brian Shelton says that the turtles hadn’t been shot. He speculated that they’d been trapped and dumped in what he described as the “most egregious turtle poaching incident that I have seen in my career.”
While Missouri permits regulated hunting of some turtle species, the dump site broke state law. Shelton described the dump site as a case of wanton waste. Information leading to an arrest may lead to an award of up to $1,000.
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Two people have been arrested in connection with the murder of Cullinan Magistrate Victor Mabunda and will appear in the Bronkhorstspruit Magistrate's Court on Friday, police said on Friday.
"A provincial task team followed up information until the suspects were arrested yesterday," said Gauteng police spokesperson Lungelo Dlamini.
The 34-year-old and 44-year-old were arrested on Thursday.
Mabunda, 50, was shot four times in Bronkhorstspruit on January 10.
"Police were alerted by the neighbours and, on arrival at the scene, the magistrate was declared dead," Dlamini said.
"Police management applauds the members of the public who provided information that led to the tracking down and the arrest of the suspects," said Dlamini.
Source: News24
Bucs Coach On Nick Folk: We Didn't Think He Was Gonna Suck
Bucs Coach On Nick Folk: We Didn't Think He Was Gonna Suck
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Tampa Bay Bucs coach Dirk Koetter says there were "no indications" his kicker Nick Folk was gonna crap the bed so terribly Thursday night ... and implied his job is now in jeopardy.
Folk missed 3 field goals against the New England Patriots -- including a key 31-yarder in the 4th quarter. He's now 6-11 on field goals this season. Bad.
After the game, reporters asked Koetter what the hell happened ...
Koetter said Folk had been "solid in practice" this week and "there was no indication that this was coming."
So, will the Bucs fire Folk?
"We'll talk about that," Koetter said ... "We don't want to make any rash decisions."
Translation -- bye, Nick.
The March For Babies will happen at Keopuolani Regional Park on Saturday, April 28. March For Dimes’ 48th annual fundraising event will take place at the Hui Aloha Playground. The organization is committed to fighting for the health of moms and babies. Support this Maui nonprofit by bringing your whole family down for live music and fun in theme of community support. Free. 7:30am. Keopuolani Regional Park, (700 Halia Nakoa St., Wailuku); Marchforbabies.com
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PARIS: Cyber security in the context of the upcoming presidential election will be on the agenda at the government's next weekly security council meeting, a statement from President Francois Hollande's office said on Wednesday.
"The President wants to see presented to him at the next council meeting some specific monitoring and protection measures, including in the cyber domain, to be taken during the election campaign," said the statement.
The statement was issued after this week's meeting of the council, which oversees general security and anti-terror efforts.
France goes to the polls to elect a new president on April 23.
This week, frontrunner Emmanuel Macron's team complained it was the victim of Russian media and internet attacks aimed at helping the election campaigns of his pro-Moscow rivals. The Russian Kremlin denied those charges.
(Reporting by Andrew Callus; Editing by Sudip Kar-Gupta)
The 60 people rescued by the Open Arms NGO vessel arrived in Barcelona Wednesday after four days at sea in which they were not permitted to dock at nearer ports in Italy or Malta.
They were spotted by rescue-workers on Saturday in a rubber dinghy adrift off the Libyan coast but had been unable to dock in nearby Italy, where NGO boats have been banned from ports by far-right interior minister Matteo Salvini, and had traveled until they could land in Barcelona, where they were permitted to disembark.
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DENVER (KRON) — The Denver Zoo has just welcomed it’s newest members – Two adorable red panda cubs.
The two boys were born on Aug. 27th, but are just being revealed for the first time.
“The brothers have been quietly spending time behind the scenes with their mother, Faith, in a nest box,” zoo officials said.
Keepers say the cubs are doing well and growing fast!
Each weigh just over one pound.
No word on names yet for the cute and cuddly cubs.
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President of Republic Prokopios Pavlopoulos received a delegation of the Ionian Islands Federations earlier on Friday, which briefed him on their initiative for the repatriation of all elements of culture around the world and asked for his support.
Pavlopoulos noted that Greece’s first priority is the return of the Parthenon marbles. “There is no other monument in the world that broadcasts these symbolisms,” he said. For this reason, he added, humanity has an obligation to bring together the parts of the monument that survive, scattered around the world, and allow it to acquire and highlight its completed form, “not only for Greece but for all the West, and particularly for European civilisation.”
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Three people have died in Wells Estate‚ Port Elizabeth‚ after they were beaten and burnt to death on Tuesday following the recovery of an alleged stolen vehicle in the area.
Two were necklaced with tyres while the third was beaten to death. It is believed two others managed to flee.
SowetanLIVE’s sister publication‚ HeraldLIVE‚ is on the scene‚ where a large group of community members have gathered.
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Happy Tuesday, folks.
It's no Friday but it's a damn sight better than Monday - so celebrate with some racing.
There are meetings at Ayr, Lingfield and Wolverhampton to get your little red pens stuck into.
Our man Newsboy has cast his eye over the runners and riders to give you all the hottest tips.
Please gamble responsibly!
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WOOLWICH TOWNSHIP, N.J. (AP) - Police in New Jersey were put to the test over the weekend when they were called to catch a loose pig.
Three Woolwich Township police officers responded to a call about a mischievous pig roaming a neighborhood Saturday morning. Police said three officers used a makeshift lasso and dog treats to lure the pet pig back into its owner's yard.
In a self-deprecating Facebook post , the Woolwich Township Police Department quipped, "No pig(s) were hurt in the process." The department also invited commenters to make their best "pig/bacon/cop" jokes.
The department's piggy post has received more than 700 likes and 70 comments.
One commenter asked if the pig could become the station's new mascot. Several said the post made them want to move to the township.
Another commenter wrote, "Way to bring home the bacon, fellas."
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A trial is set to begin in Cranbrook Tuesday for a breakaway Mormon leader charged with polygamy.
Winston Blackmore of Bountiful is accused of having two dozen wives over a 25-year period.
The legal battle dates back to the early 1990s, and a lack of clarity around Canada’s polygamy laws brought the case to the B-C Supreme Court, which ruled in 2011 that the legislation does not violate the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
James Oler, who is also a Bountiful resident, will face trial alongside Blackmore for allegedly marrying four women between 1993 and 2009.
None of the allegations have been proven in court and the case is being heard by judge alone.
Oler was found not guilty earlier this year of removing a child from Canada in 2004 for sexual purposes.
– Canadian Press
Jordan Montgomery took a shutout into the seventh inning for his first major league win, Matt Holliday homered in his return to the lineup and the New York Yankees romped to their eighth consecutive victory by beating the Chicago White Sox 7-4 on Monday night. Holliday put the Yankees ahead with a titanic three-run shot in a five-run third inning, and Aaron Judge added a two-run homer that chased Derek Holland with the score 7-0 in the fifth.
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LAFAYETTE (KLFY)- Utility company SLEMCO said it is closely monitoring the development of Tropical Storm Nate, which could reach hurricane strength as it approaches the Gulf coast.
“Though it is currently projected to make landfall to the East of SLEMCO’s system, the 2017 hurricane season has proven that storm paths can shift suddenly,” the company said in a statement Thursday morning.
Both SLEMCO crews and contractor crews specializing in electrical construction and Right-of-Way tree clearing are on standby for any possible outages we may experience. Materials have been stockpiled and all emergency plans have been reconfirmed.
SLEMCO outages can be reported by calling 1-888-275-3626.
​​​​​Corpus Christi Mayor's Committee on Veterans Affairs hosted an Independence Day patriotic ceremony Wednesday at Sherrill Park.
The event took place to remember those who have died and served for our country and to remember what 4th of July is all about.
People usually have picnics or parties to celebrate the holiday but for U.S. Army veteran Raymond Nesmith Jr. it's so much more than that.
"We give tribute to uh, our departed POW's and MIA's and that's the reason we're here today to give thanks that we're still alive and that America's still great," Nesmith said
With a band, flags and more, this was just one of the many events on Wednesday that not only celebrated our independence day but to also honor our fallen soldiers.
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Manchester United lost Pogba to Juventus back in 2012 after the midfielder had grown fed up with life in the reserves under Sir Alex Ferguson.
However, four years on from his controversial departure, United shelled out a huge £89million to bring him back to Old Trafford.
Pogba was criticised for underperforming last term, despite the club winning the Community Shield, EFL Cup and Europa League in Jose Mourinho’s first season in charge.
And Napoli chief De Laurentiis has slammed Juventus for letting Paul Pogba go, as well as Leonardo Bonucci, who was sold to AC Milan in July.
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WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. (AP) -- Jesus Cruz's running floater in the paint with 2.1 seconds left gave Fairfield a 79-78 victory over Monmouth on Friday night.
With 9.1 seconds left and Fairfield inbounding from Monmouth's end, Cruz took a pass just inside halfcourt and drove to the hoop where he split two defenders to put in a soft one-hander. A hurried 3-pointer by Monmouth's Deion Hammond was short at the buzzer.
Cruz finished with 13 points. Tyler Nelson made five 3-pointers and scored 26 points with Ferron Flavors Jr. adding 10 points and Jonathan Kasibabu nine points and nine rebounds for the Stags (9-13, 4-7 Metro Atlantic Athletic Association), who have won two straight with an overtime victory over Iona on Monday.
Zac Tillman scored 18 points, Ray Salnave 16, Austin Tilghman 14 with nine assists and Hammond 10 points for the Hawks (7-15, 3-7).
There were 11 lead changes and eight ties.
April 24(Reuters) - Xdc Industries Shenzhen Ltd
* Says it plans to pay cash dividend of 1 yuan per 10 shares (before tax) and use additional paid-in capital to distribute 8 new shares for every 10 shares to shareholders for 2017
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Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan will not be a part of "Baahubali: The Conclusion", the film's makers have said.
According to reports, Shah Rukh had been roped in to play a cameo in the S.S. Rajamouli directorial.
"We would have loved to have SRK in our movie! Who wouldn't? But unfortunately it's a rumour! Not true! 'Baahubali 2'," read a post on the official Twitter page of the film on Tuesday.
"Baahubali: The Conclusion" is the continuation of "Baahubali: The Beginning." The film features Rana Daggubati, Sathyaraj, Tamannaah Bhatia and Ramya Krishnan.
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Mapusa: Local MLA Kiran Kandolkar laid foundation stone of the same on Saturday in the presence of Colvale ZP Member Govind Kubal, Sirsaim ZP member Diksha Kandolkar and others.On the occasion, Kandolkar said, “This horticulture project will have different facilities for vegetable storage and a small market complex for fruits and vegetable sellers. In this complex, vegetables and fruits will be stored and later distributed to different government horticulture stores as well will be supplied to five star hotels. This project will also create 450 jobs and the same will be given to people who have given their land for the project.”Kandolkar is the chairman of Goa Horticulture Corporation. [H]
A Texas state lawmaker was shot in the head New Year’s Eve, the accidental victim of stray bullet purportedly shot in the air.
A two-car collision at around 5pm on the A7 at Boleside this afternoon (Monday, August 14) has resulted in the road being closed in both directions.
It’s not known how long the road will be closed, but a spokesperson for Police Scotland told us: “The road will reopen as soon as we can safely remove the cars.”
In the meantime, drivers would be advised to use a different route if possible.
Closure of institutions in southern Kaduna punitive, vindictive – SKYSFOM
Southern Kaduna Youth and Students Forum, SKYSFOM, has noted with dismay that the closure of institutions in the area by the Kaduna State government‎ is punitive, vindictive and in bad omen. A statement signed by the President and Secretary of the forum, Comrade Galadima Jesse and Comrade Ezekiel A. David and issued to newsmen on […]
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Conley (shin) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Ravens, Matt Schneidman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Conley didn't make his NFL debut until Week 2 against the Jets while battling the shin injury, and though he impressed the coaching staff in that contest, he ended up aggravating the issue the following week, resulting in him missing last Sunday's loss to the Broncos. Though Conley practiced on a limited basis on back-to-back days to finish out the week, it's unclear if that will be enough for head coach Jack Del Rio to feel comfortable with keeping the rookie active in Week 5.
A white van ran down pedestrians along Yonge St. between Finch and Sheppard Aves. on Monday afternoon, killing 10 and leaving many injured.
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Toronto police have created a hotline for witnesses or anyone with information on the incident at 416-808-8750.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Daily Three-Midday' game
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday afternoon's drawing of the Indiana Lottery's "Daily Three-Midday" game were:
6-7-3, SB: 5
(six, seven, three; SB: five)
The rail industry has “failed the passengers it serves” following the implementation of a new timetable, the Transport Secretary said.
There have been “wholly unsatisfactory levels of disruption” on Northern and Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) services since departure times were rescheduled on May 20, according to Chris Grayling.
In two letters to MPs, Mr Grayling described how he is “frustrated” that what should have been a “good news story” about the introduction of new services and expanded capacity has had “such a poor start”.
Commuters are suffering their second week of travel chaos with the new timetable.
On Tuesday some 14% of Northern services were cancelled, with a further 25% at least five minutes late.
GTR saw 10% of trains cancelled and 14% delayed.
The rail timetable is updated twice a year, but the latest update has seven times more changes than normal due to investment and a bid to make existing services more reliable.
Zendaya showed off her acting skills in a competitive game of charades tonight!
The 21-year-old actress and singer stopped by The Tonight Show to promote her new movie The Greatest Showman on Monday (December 11) in New York City.
She looked gorgeous in a long black dress with red and gold details.
During the challenge, Zendaya and host Jimmy Fallon took on Billy Crudup and The Roots‘ Tariq Trotter.
Zendaya had to act out various songs, including “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus.”
Watch below to find out what happened!
Charades with Zendaya and Billy Crudup
Also pictured inside: Zendaya arriving at The Tonight Show in an emerald green jacket, leaving the appearance in a printed dress and brown leather vest, and stepping out in a knitted bear sweater and long black coat that same night.
FYI: Zendaya is wearing a green Marni coat with Casadei shoes for her first outfit. Her second outfit is Chloe with Sergio Rossi boots and Walters Faith earrings.
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A Queensland police officer who killed his two-month-old child is due to be sentenced on Tuesday.
Senior Constable Colin David Randall was originally charged with the murder of his son after he died from significant injuries in June 2014.
But he pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of manslaughter in the Brisbane Supreme Court on Friday.
Crown prosecutor Phil McCarthy said the penalty imposed on child killer Heidi Strbak should give the court a good indication of what sentence Randall should receive.
He was remanded in custody ahead of his expected sentencing on Tuesday.
Eni (E -1.7% ) is ordered to stop production at the Goliat field in Norway's Barents Sea after the country's offshore safety watchdog tells the company to fix faults and deficiencies on the Goliat FPSO.
The agency says its audit of electrical safety on the Goliat FPSO during Sept. 19-28 uncovered various failings that could risk an explosion.
On this edition of the Wettermark Keith Legal Minute, Amberleigh Osborne answers the question, “If you’re denied Social Security benefits, how long will it take a judge to hear your case?”
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Ingram Micro has been tapped as the first distributor to automate ordering, provisioning and billing around the Cisco Spark business collaboration service through Ingram Micro's Cloud Marketplace. The new arrangement will make it possible for small and midsized channel partners to get instant pricing and same-day service for Cisco Spark, according to Julie Hens, Cisco's vice president of global distribution.
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State Rep. Adam Dunsby and state Senator Tony Hwang will hold a budget forum on Monday, Dec. 18, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Easton Public Library, 691 Morehouse Road, Easton.
They will discuss recent developments with the Connecticut state budget.
For more information, reach Dunsby at [email protected] or Hwang at [email protected].
Leading probiotics supplier DuPont Nutrition & Health is expanding its operations in Rochester, NY as demand for the beneficial microorganisms grows around the world. The company will expand its operations at Eastman Business Park in Monroe County as part of its overall plan to increase probiotics production capacity in the US.
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Police are on the scene of a reported home invasion in southwest Birmingham.
The crime happened about 11 a.m. at a house in the 1700 block of Pine Avenue S.W. Police said an intruder or intruders forced their way into the home in a robbery attempt.
At least one shot was fired, and a woman inside the home was grazed on the right side of her face. She was not immediately taken to a hospital.
Nothing was taken in the holdup, officers said.
A search for the suspect or suspects is underway. No additional information was immediately available.
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MUSCATINE, Iowa-- Iowa is looking for new ways to export goods internationally.
The annual Iowa District Export Council meeting discussed strategy on April 17th at Stanley Consultants in Muscatine.
Members of the council focused on finding ways to help local businesses in the exporting trade and how the federal government could assist them.
There were also presentations on Chinese investment in Muscatine as well as China's role in international and U.S trade.
"The Chinese trust Iowans, they trust our governor. They have trusted certain families in this City of Muscatine, and so based upon that foundation there's a lot of opportunity for this city and other communities of Iowa," says Chairman of the District Export Council.
Mayor Broderson and Stanley Consultants Chairman also spoke at the meeting about the positive influence and relationship the community of Muscatine has with China.
In the United States we only have to walk to our kitchen faucet to get a glass of safe, clean water to drink, but in the developing world women and children have to walk almost four miles for water each day. World Vision’s Christine Connolly Bell, joins us to help us understand the global water crisis and what we can do to make a difference starting in our own backyard.
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Carson Wentz and Mike Trout might be our latest sports bromance. On Sunday after throwing a gorgeous touchdown pass to Zach Ertz , Wentz took the ball and handed it to Trout in the stands.
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A dosage chart is pictured at The People’s Remedy medicinal marijuana dispensary on Lone Palm Drive near Modesto. The products they carry are mainly edibles, some carrying distinct warnings about dosage. The Modesto Bee
The state minimum wage has increased by 5 cents to adjust for inflation. Non-tipped workers must be paid an hourly wage of at least $8.15 beginning Sunday. Tipped workers are slated to receive a minimum of $.08 an hour starting next year – a bump of 3 cents. The rising minimum wage reflects an increase in the consumer price index, which rose 0.7 percent during the past year. There was no increase in the minimum wage made for 2016. The new wage only applies to companies with annual gross receipts of more than $299,000 a year. Ohio’s minimum wage for employees at smaller companies along with 14 and 15-year-old workers is tied to the federal minimum wage set by Congress.
Michael Lynn Zeman, 54, and Reline Mae Robles Hahoylahoy, 22, both of Hood River, on Jan. 2.
Kendra Shea Dobash, 22, of Mt. Hood-Parkdale, and Jesse David Davis, 22, of Bingen, on Jan. 12.
Pablo Moreno Canchola, 29, of Hood River, and Gabriela Cancino Medina, 28, of Parkdale, on Jan. 16.
Matthew Vincent Wilkinson, 33, and Rachel Anne Hallett, 41, of Mosier, on Jan. 16.
Jeffrey Steven Zorza, 44, of Hood River, and Trinity Lynn Hamilton, 33, of The Dalles, on Jan. 16.
Michael Ross Anderson, 39, and Sarah Jeanne Ownby, 35, both of Hood River, on Jan. 18.
Rodrigo Ricardo Silva Ceja, 45, and Maria Isabel Medina Valdez, 39, both of Hood River, on Jan. 19.
Jeremy Paul Phillips, 33, and Kelsey Leigh Goodell, 27, both of Hood River, on Jan. 24.
Amy Leanne Esnard, 43, and Shane Bennett Wilson, 45, both of Hood River, on Jan. 26.
Griselda Marquez, 28, of Hood River, and Guillermo Cid Pacheco, 30, of Mosier, on Jan. 26.
Damaso Trejo Alvarado, 59, and Aurora Martinez de Trejo, 56, both of Hood River, on Jan. 29.
The Chase host made a very rare move during today’s episode of the ITV series as second player Eraj made a devastating choice so close to beating chaser Mark Labbett, also known as The Beast.
Genius quizzer The Beast was on typically top form today but the opening saw player Simon set his team up well by taking the higher offer of £20,000.
Buzzing from the excitement, Northern Irish contestant Eraj took to the podium with a respectable £6,000 to take to the table.
But in his haste, former Game of Thrones extra Eraj made some unfortunate mistakes, including what the word mater stood for in alma mater.
As the player was caught, The Beast’s elation was palpable in the studio and Bradley didn’t show much sympathy either.
When I think of Idaho, I think of many things. Being a great place to raise a rock star is not one of them. (Sorry, Nikki Sixx) But, according to a new ranking, one of our cities is most excellent when it comes to inspiring the next great musician.
Care.com, of all places, came up with this list which broke down the likelihood of cities to provide the next big musical thing. Their methodology is simple: access to music lessons. When all the numbers were crunched, guess which Idaho city made their top 100?
That's right. Boise. Again. I'm starting to think that all Boise does is sit in a room together and figure out how to make lists.
Funda-FX today was yet again animated, but this time it spun the markets back on to its feet. Markets reversed higher in a relief rally after headlines from Italian news indicated a desire to avoid a snap election in coming months. Yesterday’s Funda-FX Wrap: Italy is spreading a virus throughout global markets. The PM-designate, Carlo […] The post Funda-FX wrap: threat of snap elections in Italy ease, but more volatility to come appeared first on Forex Crunch.
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 3 Evening' game
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Iowa Lottery's "Pick 3 Evening" game were:
0-5-7
(zero, five, seven)
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Van artist Ruddy Muddy has paid tribute to television legend Keith Chegwin – who has died aged 60.
Chegwin, who hosted Cheggers Plays Pop, Swap Shop and Saturday Superstore, had endured a long-term battle with a lung condition.
And Ruddy Muddy – grafilthy artist Ricky Minns – has paid tribute to him in his own way, just hours after his death.
Mr Minns told the Diss Express: “He was a legend.
“I really remember him for always making me laugh when I was younger.
“He never seemed to take himself too seriously and just wanted to entertain people.
“I have heard so many times about what a lovely man he was as well. Very sad.”
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Defense attorneys are continuing to hammer away at prosecutors’ claims in the federal fraud and conspiracy trial of four former Wilmington Trust Corporation executives.
In closing arguments Tuesday, defense attorneys attacked the prosecution’s star witness as a serial liar who was fired and pleaded guilty for his own misdeeds at the bank — the only financial institution to be criminally charged in connection with the federal bank bailout program.
Prosecutors say the defendants concealed the truth about the bank’s massive amount of past due commercial real estate loans before the century-old institution was hastily sold in 2011 as it bordered on collapse.
The bank itself was also named a defendant in the case but reached a $60 million settlement with prosecutors last year just as a trial was to start.
Oliver Fire Protection Area (Rural) – Campfire Ban to be lifted
Campfire ban will be lifted October 5, 2017 for rural properties within the Oliver Fire Protection Area. Permitted campfires are required to be no larger than half a metre wide and half a metre tall. It is also recommended that you have at least eight litres of water nearby to help extinguish the fire. BC Campfire Regulations informational poster attached for information.
The ban was put in place in early July in response to the extreme dry conditions Province wide.
In-town residents are reminded that all open fires are not permitted. Approved cooking stoves with flames less than 15 centimeters are allowed. Gas flame and briquettes are also permitted.
To report a fire, unattended campfire or fire violations, call 911.
Equities research analysts expect McKesson Corporation to report earnings of $2.86 per share for the current quarter, Zacks reports. Five analysts have made estimates for McKesson Corporation's earnings, with the lowest EPS estimate coming in at $2.54 and the highest estimate coming in at $3.13.
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Latest Macron-Le Pen polling
Latest Macron-Fillon polling
Latest Macron-Melenchon polling
The above tables from the excellent Wikipedia round up of French polls tell a consistent story – whoever of those closest on the first round ends up fighting Macron then the young independent looks set to be the winner.
Melenchon is the only one of the serious contenders who consistently gets into the 40s in hypothetical match-ups against Macron. Fillon fares worst with Le Pen in the middle.
The big question is whether Macron’s performance in the first round on Sunday can match his polling.
Because he does not come from one of the traditional parties he cannot rely on a well-honed party machine to get the vote out – something that could be crucial.
Last time the turnout levels were very similar in both rounds.
Macron is still the favourite but he’s no longer the 65%+ chance that he was a month ago.
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In Milwaukee we have so many outdoor music events that it’s easy to begin taking them for granted. The organizers of Rock The Burbs, however, acknowledge that outside the city limits live music events aren’t nearly as common. That’s why they created their organization, with the dual goals of bringing live music to their community and also raising money to combat childhood cancer. In addition to music from The Weeks, Austin Plaine, No No Yeah Okay and the Lucy Chamberlain Band, there will be food trucks, beers and cocktails, and children’s activities, this latest event includes a talent competition for performers 18 and under. Advance tickets are $20 for adults; kids get in free.
The majority of Alabama’s Republican leaders are going to support the party’s candidate, Roy Moore, for the Senate special election.
The only exception is Senator Richard Shelby.
Many other Republican leaders indicate they will be voting for Moore, including Secretary of State John Merrill, who spoke to the Associated Press, saying that unless these allegations were proven true, he would be voting for Moore.
Merrill confirms that he did vote for Moore by way of absentee ballot.
Also on board with Moore is Governor Kay Ivey, Attorney General Steve Marshall and State Senate Pro Tem Del Marsh.
LINDSEY BUCKINGHAM & CHRISTINE McVIE ANNOUNCE SECOND LEG OF NORTH AMERICAN TOUR
WHEN: November 3, 2017 at 8pm, Doors at 7pm
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AKRON, Ohio (AP)  Authorities say a county sheriff's deputy accused of stealing more than $40,000 from an elderly man starting three years ago has been charged in Ohio with theft from the elderly.
The Summit County Sheriff's Office says Deputy Teresa Hill was arrested Monday and has been placed on administrative leave from the sheriff's office. The 42-year-old Akron woman couldn't immediately be reached for comment Tuesday.
Court records don't indicate whether Hill has an attorney. No public home telephone listing could be found for her.
Authorities say Summit County Adult Protective Services reported in March that it received a complaint that an individual had allegedly committed theft offenses against a senior citizen in the county.
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The complaint alleged the theft occurred between January 2015 and March 2018.
President Macron's visit to Corsica follows their victory in regional elections in December.
Nationalists are planning a large demonstration in advance of the president's visit.
Al Jazeera's David Chater reports from Corsica.
BEIRUT A Syrian rebel commander denied a Russian statement on Wednesday that poison gas which killed scores of people in northwestern Syria had leaked from an insurgent chemical-weapons depot after Syrian warplanes hit it.
Hasan Haj Ali, commander of the Free Idlib Army rebel group, said no rebel military positions in the area were targeted on Tuesday.
"Everyone saw the plane while it was bombing with gas," he told Reuters from northwestern Syria.
"Likewise, all the civilians in the area know that there are no military positions there, or places for the manufacture (of weapons). The various factions of the opposition are not capable of producing these substances," he said.
He called the Russian statement "a lie".
(Writing by Tom Perry, editing by Larry King)
Arsenal completed their Europa League group stage campaign in style with a 6-0 thrashing of Bate Borisov on Thursday evening.
The Gunners had already secured top spot in Group H before their final match but now know exactly who they could potential be paired up against in the draw for the first knockout stage.
This is where Champions League dropouts enter the competition, so the Gunners could find themselves facing a tough draw.
Four of the eight third-placed Champions League finishers will be seeded for the last-32 draw which takes place on Monday and these seeds will face either a Europa League group runner-up or unseeded Champions League dropout.
Arsenal know they will not face one of these seeded sides, so will avoid Atletico Madrid, CSKA Moscow, RB Leipzig and Sporting Lisbon.
However, they could face Borussia Dortmund, Celtic, Napoli or Spartak Moscow.
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Adam McNestrie 11 December 2017
Alessandro Cerase is set to leave AIG to become head of Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI)'s Dubai branch when it secures regulatory approval, The Insurance Insider can reveal.
Cerase is currently global head of energy and engineered risk at AIG, according to his LinkedIn profile. He is also an oil and petrochemical product line executive, his profile shows.
BHSI, which is expanding its footprint globally, is understood to have applied for approval to establish a presence in the emirate.
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The last day to register to vote in the 2018 primaries is approaching. (Source:RNN)
The last day to register to vote in the 2018 primaries is approaching.
Monday, February 5 is the last day to register. Early voting is set to begin on Monday, February 20 and will run until March 2.
We will have the voting locations posted on the Newschannel 6 app and our website. If you are wondering about the candidates, we have been covering the debates and have that online as well.
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SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) - Chile's Supreme Court says the government must pay a total of $3.2 million to 71 former political prisoners who'd been held by the military dictatorship of 1973 to 1990.
The ruling announced Monday upholds a lower court decision rejecting the government's contention that the statute of limitations had expired.
The plaintiffs are among nearly 37.000 former prisoners of the military regime headed by Gen. Augusto Pinochet certified by a special commission. It also confirmed that more than 3,000 were killed.
Families of those killed receive a small monthly indemnity, as do former prisoners.
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Guelph’s oldest soup kitchen was in trouble last week after their industrial stove died, but since then they’ve raised enough money for a new oven.
The Life Centre used an industrial stove built in the 1950’s to feed anywhere from 100 to 150 people, six days a week out of the Royal City Church at 50 Quebec Street.
The stove broke last week after more than 60 years of operation.
Through recent community donations the cost of a new range has now been covered.
“The community has been amazing, in Guelph, beyond Guelph, past K-W, people have been calling, emailing, and sending donations online," Life Centre fundraising director Robyn Ferrier said.
The soup kitchen is now looking at re-outfitting the kitchen to get an electric stove which would be more efficient in preparing more food.
© Sputnik/ Evgeny Biyatov Russian Defense Ministry Signs Pantsir-S Delivery Contract
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) — Russia will reduce defense spending in the next three years to 2.7-2.8 percent of GDP, President Vladimir Putin said.
"There is an understanding that an effectively functioning economy is a priority for the state. Therefore, the army must be compact, but modern and effective. But we are already spending quite a lot. These expenses reached more than three percent [of GDP] last year," Putin told US filmmaker Oliver Stone in a third part of the interview broadcast by the Showtime television network.
"It will return gradually to 2.7-2.8 percent of GDP in the next three years," Putin stressed.
The city of McComb has filed a lawsuit against Talex, the owner of the Performing Arts Center building and its insurance company, Hudson Insurance, concerning the building's collapse.
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The city says it learned that prior to the collapse, the owner of Talex received notice that an unsafe amount of water was accumulating on the roof of the building and that the roof's support structure was in danger.
The city's lawsuit alleges that no effort was made to drain the very large amount of water standing on the roof of the building and Talex did not warn other persons about the danger. The suit charges Negligence and public nuisance. It was filed Friday in Pike County Chancery Court.
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March 19 (UPI) -- Police in Georgia were summoned to a neighborhood to deal with a herd of goats and a donkey that walked off a lawn-control job.
The Roswell Police Department said officers received some unexpected "goat wrangler" experience on Friday when they were called to a neighborhood where a donkey and over a dozen goats were spotted wandering loose in the street.
Police said a resident had hired the owner of the animals to use them to clean her yard, but the goats and donkey wandered off the job.
"Our officers were able to bring them back into her yard to finish the work," police said.
× Truckers aid police in stopping suicide on Michigan freeway
HUNTINGTON WOODS, Mich. — More than a dozen tractor-trailers lined up beneath a Detroit-area freeway overpass to aid police trying to help a man contemplating suicide.
Michigan State Police Lt. Michael Shaw said troopers received a call early Tuesday about the man standing on an overpass above Interstate 696 in Huntington Woods. As officers routed traffic away, they directed truckers to drive into positions to shorten the fall if the man jumped.
Thirteen trucks lined the freeway as police dealt with the man. The incident lasted about four hours until he walked off to waiting officers and to seek medical help.
Shaw says troopers typically work with truckers during such incidents, but it’s unusual to have so many involved. He adds there are “many other options out there aside from taking your own life.”
JAKARTA (Reuters) - Indonesia’s disaster agency said on Wednesday that 10 people had been killed and an unknown number injured after a fire at an oil well in far western province of Aceh.
The disaster agency said in a statement that the fire may have been caused by pipe welding at the site.
The Antara state agency earlier said five people had been killed and dozens injured due to illegal drilling at the well.
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The Boston Bruins continued to play stellar hockey as they overpowered the rival Toronto Maple Leafs 4-1 at TD Garden on Saturday.
The B’s scored two power-play goals in the second period and never looked back, improving to 31-11-8 on the season.
Bruins head coach Bruce Cassidy has been pleased with his team’s work on the power play of late. Boston has cashed in on seven of its last 20 attempts with the man advantage, which is a credit to hard work and determination.
Jake Guentzel had a hat trick, including a goal at 13:10 of overtime, to lift the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 5-4 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday night and give them a 3-0 lead in their first-round playoff series. Bryan Rust and Evgeni Malkin scored for Pittsburgh, and Marc-Andre Fleury overcame a shaky first period to make 33 saves.
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Rare footage captured at the Kangaroo Creek Farm in Lake Country of a wallaby joey pokes its head out of its mother’s pouch.
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The actress oozed sexiness as she cuddled up to her cat in her idyllic garden, before sharing a snap of her time off with her 672,000 Instagram followers.
Wearing her tresses down, the 52-year-old looked much younger than her years in a baby pink bikini.
Kneeling down next to a sun longer, Elizabeth highlighted her toned tum and impressive derrière while side-on to the camera.
Flashing a seductive smile, the mother-of-one sparked a frenzy in the triangular two-piece while her pet nestled on her arm.
Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny speaks to members of the media outside the West Wing of the White House in Washington, Thursday, March 16, 2017, following his meeting with President Donald Trump. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Superfast internet has been rolled out to thousands more homes and businesses across the Capital.
Premises in areas such as Colinton, Gorgie, Pilrig, South Gyle and Rose Street are now able to receive fibre broadband.
The upgrade has been funded by the £428 million Digital Scotland Superfast Broadband roll-out.
Residents and business owners now need to sign up for the new, faster services with an internet service provider, as upgrades are not automatic.
Fergus Ewing, cabinet secretary for the rural economy and connectivity, said: “More than 90 per cent of Scotland now has fibre broadband available thanks to both the programme and commercial coverage.
“The Digital Scotland Superfast Broadband programme is progressing further and we’re extending coverage in communities like Morningside and Newington. The Scottish Government is committed to delivering 100 per cent superfast broadband access across Scotland by 2021.”
With Star Wars: The Last Jedi coming out in a week, there have been multiple television spots promoting the movie and urging viewers to see the movie. The TV spot that I’ll be looking at is called Tempt.
In the TV spot, it shows Luke instructing Rey about how to reach out with the force. It then shows different things that she sees, such as a fox on Crait and one of the space battles. Rey then says that she sees light, darkness, and something else. This leads the trailer to show Supreme Leader Snoke when Luke then yells at Rey to resist it.
The Last Jedi is in Theaters on Dec. 15.
Buxton Soroptimists received a warm welcome at a special meeting organised by Stockport Soroptimists, at Hazel Grove Bowls Club.
Stockport mayor Linda Holt signed to become the first member of “Stockport Soroptimist Supporters”. It is hoped that there will be 80 supporters by the end of 2018, the 80th year since Stockport’s charter. Sue Biggs, president of Soroptimist International of Great Britain and Ireland, gave a talk on her attendance at the UN at New York and Geneva where she reported on women and domestic abuse in areas of Britain.
LOS ANGELES — Queen Latifah will get the royal treatment at the upcoming American Black Film Festival Honors.
The Oscar-nominated actress is set to receive the Entertainment Icon award at this year's ceremony, to be held in Los Angeles on Friday. The star of "Star" on Fox says she is honoured to receive the award.
"It means so much to me coming from fellow entertainers and my peers."
Queen Latifah got her start as a rapper almost three decades ago. Besides her Oscar nod for "Chicago," she's also been nominated twice in Emmy acting categories and won a Golden Globe.
Whatcom County residents awoke to a rose-gold sunrise shining on snow Sunday morning, the first day of 2017, as up to 6 inches of white fell overnight in the lowlands. Accumulations ranged from a mere dusting in downtown Bellingham to at least 6 inches near Alger, according to observations and reader responses on The Bellingham Herald's Facebook page.
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In this edition of Word On The Streetz Weekly Wrap Up, Mz Shyneka gives the rundown on Donald Trump finally visiting Puerto Rico, Jay Z’s Hurricane Relief efforts, Nene Leakes vs. Kim Zolciak, Tyrese going after the Rock, and Stevie J & Joseline being ordered to take drug tests.
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Founded in 2008, Maple Leafs Hotstove (MLHS) has grown to be the most visited independent team-focused hockey website online (Quantcast). Independently owned and operated, MLHS provides thorough and wide ranging content, varying from news, opinion and analysis, to pre-game and long-form game reviews, a weekly feature piece, the "Leafs Notebook".
July 4 (Reuters) - The Syncrude oil sands site in northern Alberta is commissioning its steam systems, taking an important step toward restarting, its majority owner Suncor Energy Inc said on Wednesday.
The facility, which can produce up to 360,000 barrels per day of crude oil, was hit by a power outage last month and was expected to remain down through July.
There was no update on timing of restarting production, said Suncor spokeswoman Sneh Seetal. (Reporting by Rod Nickel in Winnipeg, Manitoba; editing by G Crosse)
TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. (AP) — California congressman tells AP that a mistaken report of a shooting led to Air Force base lockdown.
BMC demolish Red Chillies VFX canteen in Goregaon
Red Chillies productions’ 2,000 square-feet canteen in Goregaon was demolished today by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) in an apparent case of illegal construction.
A senior civic official released a statement saying, “The demolition act was conducted on the fourth floor where a canteen was illegally constructed for the employees of Red Chillies production house which is situated in Maxx building in Goregaon west.”
Deputy municipal commissioner Kiran Acharekar supervised the demolition.
Red Chillies VFX however, claimed that it was only an operational canteen, with people using the area outside the canteen to eat food they got from home. “Red Chillies is a tenant and not the owner of the property mentioned. The part which the BMC has demolished are the energy saving solar panels which provide clean energy to the entire VFX building” said Red Chillies VFX in an official statement.
Red Chillies VFX also claimed to take up the matters to the BMC.
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CHICAGO — Three teens were injured after a shooting in the city’s Lawndale neighborhood, according to police.
The shooting happened on the 1900 block of South St. Louis around 5:45 p.m. Tuesday.
One of the victims, 15, was shot in the right hand. The second victim, 17, was shot in the left hand. The third victim, 17, sustained a graze wound to the neck.
All three were taken to Mt. Sinai in good condition.
Police said the circumstances of the shooting are unknown. They said the victims are being uncooperative and stated that they just heard shots and felt pain.
No one is in custody.
The investigation is ongoing.
MADRID (Reuters) - A woman was being held prisoner inside the Mali consulate in Barcelona on Monday and regional Catalan police surrounded the building as they sought to negotiate with a man detaining her.
Catalan police had established the identity of the man who was originally from Mali, a police spokeswoman said.
Neither the embassy of Mali in Madrid nor its consulate in Barcelona was immediately available to comment. Spain's leading newspaper El Pais said the woman being held was the wife of the honorary consul of Mali.
The spokeswoman said the police had surrounded the building and cordoned off an area in central Barcelona. She could not provide further details on the incident.
Special forces of the national police had also been deployed to the area, the regional police said in a tweet.
(Reporting By Jesús Aguado; additional information by Andres Gonzalez; editing by Richard Balmforth)
Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Department is investigating a stabbing and fire, both of which occurred at the same address.
Authorities responded to the 22000 block of Eastern Valley Road at 1:30 a.m. Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Investigators say a 27-year-old man stabbed by Michael Scott Lewis.
The victim was taken to UAB Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Later that morning, around 10:30, deputies responded to the same address for a house fire. The home was a total loss. The fire is considered suspicious.
Authorities are searching for Lewis, who is considered a person of interest.
If you have information on Lewis' whereabouts, Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's is asking you call 205-464-8690.
We will release more information when it becomes available.
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The girls bowling team at Shikellamy High School in Sunbury is having its moment to shine after it won the state championships. Strike after strike after strike, the girls from Shikellamy High School in Sunbury bowled their way to victory earlier this month, winning the state championships against Muhlenberg High School from Berks County.
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Met Eireann has issued another weather warning for tonight, Monday, December 11.
The Status Yellow Low Temperature Warning covers the entire country and is forecasting air temperatures overnight ranging from zero to -4 degrees.
The warning is in place until 10am tomorrow, Tuesday, December 12.
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SURFING: Julian Wilson's world title quest hit a hurdle at Bali at Thursday, when he suffered a shock defeat to event wildcard Mikey Wright at Bali.
The 29-year-old was beaten 12.27 to 11.83 in round three after his compatriot made the most of a small wave with just seconds on the clock.
Wilson went into the Corona Bali Protected - the fifth stop of 11 - as the leader of the Championship Tour.
But with a 13th place finish there, he could be forced to hand over the yellow jersey by the end of the event.
More to come.
April 24 (Reuters) - U.S. supermarket operator Supervalu Inc said on Tuesday it would sell eight of its distribution centers to a buyer for about $483 million.
The company said after it closes the sale, it will enter into lease agreements for each of the facilities for an initial term of 20 years with renewal options.
Earlier this month, Reuters, citing a source, reported Supervalu was working with investment banks Lazard Ltd and Barclays Plc for a potential sale of the company. (Reporting by Aishwarya Venugopal in Bengaluru; Editing by Arun Koyyur)
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Quote for today … “Make sure you vote out these self-serving individuals.” – From a letter-to-the-editor entitled, Legislators pass the buck on debt, in today’s LNP – Always Lancaster.
Columbia’s Library … featured on Trending Section cover in today’s LNP – Always Lancaster!
“Hitler-esque and Stalin-esque” |“‘who paid for’ rallies seeking tax returns” – The Boston Globe
Conspiracies happen and immoral acts occur when government is complicit and ” … the reporters who wouldn’t cover it … ” – NPR
On this day in 1974, Ford introduced the Mustang. It’s also the date on which “Mike Schmidt of the Philadelphia Phillies hits four consecutive home runs in a game against the Chicago Cubs.” – See more at History.com.
Pennsylvania’s moving away from coal to produce electricity – can coal come back? – WITF
Officials in Hawaii are searching for the family of a late veteran with Oklahoma ties.
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Hop on a musical locomotive and celebrate Cinco de Mayo when rock group Train performs at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino on Saturday, May 5.
The group, helmed by singer/songwriter Pat Monahan, has been flooding the airwaves since the releasing its self-titled album in 1998 with the hit “Meet Virginia.” The second offering “Drops Of Jupiter” dropped in 2001 with the single of the same name topping the charts.
Follow up popular singles include “Calling All Angels,” “Get to Me,” “Hey, Soul Sister,” and “If It’s Love.”
In 2016 Train released “A Girl, a Bottle, a Boat.”
Tickets are $69-$129 and go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 23. Purchase tickets by visiting the Fantasy Springs Resort Casino box office, calling 800-827-2946 or online at fantasyspringsresort.com.
Train also performs at the Honda Center in Anaheim on Sunday, May 6, and The Forum in Los Angeles on Tuesday, July 31.
In this story, we bring you the tale of a security guard who abandoned the profession to become a passenger motor cyclist. But now, he has abandoned this as well and co-started an online business, Safe Border.
Thompson RickyRapa, a humble young man from Dokolo who came to Kampala as a security guard in 2007 was one of the recipients of the Young Achievers Awards last evening.
Salma Namwanje traces the roots of this young entrepreneur, and what he aspires to achieve next;
UDINE, Italy — Udinese has fired coach Massimo Oddo after 11 straight losses in Serie A.
The decision was expected after Sunday's 2-1 loss to Crotone left the team four points above the relegation zone.
The 41-year-old Oddo replaced Luigi Delneri in November and won his first five league matches, including a 3-1 victory at Inter Milan.
Udinese has not immediately announced a replacement but former Juventus defender Igor Tudor is favoured to take over until the end of the season.
Bovingdon Airfield plays host to its next big project – after being named as the new home for ITV reality show Dancing On Ice.
TV bosses have confirmed that the former RAF site will be its new base from January.
The reality show returns to screens in 2018 after what will have been a four year hiatus.
Hosts Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby return, while legendary ice skating duo Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean have now become judges.
Celebrities confirmed to be taking part in the new series include Great British Bake Off winner – and former Ashlyns School teacher – Candice Brown, soap star Antony Cotton, and England cricketer Monty Panesar.
The airfield at Bovingdon has been used for a host of TV shows and films, including recent Brad Pitt film Fury, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, and Fast and Furious 6.
An ITV spokesman said: “It will be a temporary build holding two rinks – one for training and one for the live weekend show.”
Residents of Colfax are asked to boil their water until further notice as a recent system error caused a loss of water pressure in the Colfax water system.
As a precaution a boil water notice is being issued at this time. Once system pressure is fully restored, the water utility will test the water for coliform bacteria. At this time it is not known if contamination has occurred.
Chlorination began on Saturday and will continue until 2 required safe samples have been received. The earliest both results will be complete is Wednesday. If the water tests negative, the boil ban will be lifted at that time.
BEIJING (AP) — A Chinese state newspaper has warned President Donald Trump “could trigger a trade war” if he goes ahead with plans to launch an investigation into whether China is stealing U.S. technology.
In a commentary written by a researcher at a Commerce Ministry think tank, the China Daily said Trump’s possible decision to launch an investigation, which an official says he will announce Monday, could “intensify tensions,” especially over intellectual property.
The official told reporters on Saturday the president would order for his trade office to look into whether to launch an investigation under the Trade Act of 1975 of possible Chinse theft of U.S. technology and intellectual property.
The Chinese government has yet to comment on the announcement.
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Chairman Naftali Bennett of the Jewish Home party said, Monday, that Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu does not have to resign because he is the subject of a criminal investigation, as was the case with former prime minister Ehud Olmert.
Responding to a question by an Arutz Sheva reporter during a meeting of the party's Knesset faction, Bennett said, "The investigation may end with nothing. There is great importance to the stability of Israeli governments and this is a good national government."
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The co-owner of a Colorado crane company where the suspect in a deadly shooting at a Nashville restaurant once worked said she'd urged federal officials to keep him in custody after he was arrested at the White House last year.
Twenty-nine-year-old Travis Reinking is accused of opening fire Sunday outside a Waffle House with an AR-15 rifle and then storming the restaurant. Four people were killed and four others were wounded.
But Reinking had exhibited erratic behavior for years before the shooting. Darlene Sustrich co-owns a Colorado crane company where Reinking once worked and said they got a call from the FBI after he allegedly tried to jump the White House fence last July.
She says she told the FBI to hold on to him if they could and help him.
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) – Detroit Lions made the move Monday to re-sign defensive tackle, Christian Ringo, addressing a need by adding depth on the defensive line. Christian Ringo has five career tackles and has forced one fumble. He played in six games for the Lions last season.
Ringo was a reserve in eight games in 2016 with Green Bay. The Packers drafted the former Louisiana-Lafayette standout in the sixth round in 2015.
Rome, July 4 - Police on Wednesday arrested four people in relation to the murder of a 48-year-old woman in Reggio Calabria in March, sources said. Fortunata Fortugno, was shot several times while in a car near to a river with her lover, Demetrio Lo Giudice, 53, after a group of several people opened fire. The latter, who is considering a high-ranking figure in a Ndrangheta mafia clan, is thought to have been the real target of the hit.
Gambia’s political opposition says long-time ruler Yahya Jammeh could be considered a rebel leader if he takes up arms and doesn’t step down later this month.
Halifa Sallah, spokesman for Gambia’s opposition coalition, gave the firm warning Monday, days after the president railed against the West African regional bloc that has urged him to step down.
Jammeh vowed that any presence of foreign troops in the tiny West African nation would be tantamount to an act of war.
The president’s party is challenging the results in the Dec. 1 election won by opposition coalition candidate Adama Barrow.
Meanwhile, President-elect Barrow says he is planning a Jan. 19 inauguration. He has urged Jammeh to open communication channels and peacefully relinquish power after 22 years in office.
April 20 Card Factory Plc:
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Gov. Rick Scott has signed legislation limiting most painkiller prescriptions to a three-day supply in response to the opioid crisis killing at least 16 Floridians every day.
Scott signed the bill — a top priority of the Republican governor and Legislature — on Monday in Manatee County, which suffered the most deaths in Florida in 2016 from fentanyl analogs. These synthetic versions of fentanyl were designed for veterinary use and can be 5,000 times more lethal than heroin.
The law also directs $53.5 million in grants to treatment programs, and updates Florida’s prescription database to facilitate tracking each patient’s medication history in the state and nationally.
The new prescription limits — which allow doctors to prescribe up to seven days in cases of acute pain — take effect July 1.
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Kenya Moore announced at “The Real Housewives Of Atlanta” that she was going to have a baby with her husband, Mark Daly. Gary With Da Tea mentioned that not only is the couple possibly splitting, but she was also kicked off the show. He hopes that’s not the case because she needs money to raise the child.
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A road in a coastal community has been closed following a landslip.
Aberdeenshire Council has confirmed an area between New Church and Harbour Road in Gardenstown has been shut due to the incident.
An Aberdeenshire Council spokesman said: “Following a minor landslip in Gardenstown a few weeks ago, work was due to be carried out in the area between the New Church and Harbour Road from Monday, December 4.
“Following recent strong winds and heavy rain, it was considered too dangerous for this work to proceed with the road open.
“As such we have had to temporarily close it to traffic and pedestrians.
“We appreciate the impact on residents and businesses in Main Street and are grateful for the community’s patience. Every effort will be made to reopen the road as soon as possible.”
A Police Scotland spokesman added the road had been deemed dangerous following the landslip.
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Under President Donald Trump, the United States seems to find itself confronting an extraordinarily ego-driven administration.
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WEST MILTON, Ohio (WDTN) -Congratulations to the Milton Union Bulldogs our Operation Football, Wright Patt Credit Union cheerleaders of the week. Say hello to Samantha Crummie, Audrey Coffey, Amelia Carville, Bailey Watson, Gabriell Metzner, Morgan Welch and Skylar Unger.
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Today's Blue Jays lineup contains a surprise name. Dwight Smith is playing in LF and Ezequiel Carrera isn't listed on the bench.
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Public schools are trying to reduce their liability for off-campus wrongdoing after the state Supreme Court said the Bethel School District could be held responsible for the rape of a student off school grounds. The court's ruling has schools worried they will be exposed to new lawsuits and risk losing liability insurance.
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Archaeologists in Egypt say they have discovered a 4,400-year-old tomb near the pyramids outside Cairo.
Egypt's Antiquities Ministry announced the discovery Saturday and said the tomb likely belonged to a high-ranking official known as Hetpet during the 5th Dynasty of ancient Egypt.
The tomb includes wall paintings depicting Hetpet observing different hunting and fishing scenes.
A guide from the Ministry of Antiquities inspects a discovery from Egypt’s antiquities authorities at the Giza plateau on Saturday. (Amr Abdallah Dalsh/Reuters )
Mostafa Al-Waziri, leader of the archaeological mission, says the scenes depict a monkey — at the time commonly kept as domestic animals — reaping fruit and another dancing before an orchestra.
He believes Hetpet, a woman thought to be close to ancient Egyptian royals, had another tomb in Giza's western necropolis, which is home to the tombs of top officials of Egypt's Old Kingdom.
Al-Waziri says excavation work is underway for the other tomb.
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LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) – New York State Police arrested a man they say raped a girl under the age of 17.
Police say Michael Swan, 22, met the girl on social media and became involved in a sexual relationship.
He was charged with two counts of third-degree rape, two counts of third-degree criminal sex act, and one count of attempted disseminating indecent material to a minor.
Swan was released and is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.
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MADRID (AP) — Police say they were called to investigate an altercation involving Diego Maradona and a woman at a hotel in Madrid.
Authorities said officers were dispatched Wednesday after a call from the hotel, but found no evidence of any disturbance after talking to Maradona and the woman.
Authorities said they couldn't confirm if the woman was a hotel guest or Maradona's girlfriend.
Spanish media on Tuesday released a video of Maradona threatening a reporter who tried to talk to him at the hotel in Madrid.
Maradona is in the Spanish capital to watch former club Napoli play Real Madrid in the Champions League.
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MERCER, Pa. — Two former nurses at a Pennsylvania prison have pleaded no contest to reckless endangerment for removing an inmate's oxygen supply without a doctor's order in 2016.
Tammy Barrett, of Utica, and Kristina Lutgen, of Grove City, face up to two years in prison when they are sentenced as part of their plea deals.
The Meadville Tribune reports (http://bit.ly/2uGVElK) the women, who were registered nurses at the state prison in Mercer, were charged over the June 2016 death of Larry Griffin.
According to an arrest affidavit, they were accused of removing the inmate's oxygen so his levels would drop and he'd be transferred out of the prison infirmary to an outside hospital.
Griffin's death at a hospital was ruled as natural and caused by cancer.
A department of corrections investigation found the women removed his oxygen May 31 and weren't checking his levels.
Calls seeking comments from the women's lawyer weren't immediately returned.
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The Government of Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell has on Wednesday released the MHT CET 2017 official notification on the official website dtemaharashtra.gov.in and the entrance test will be held on May 11.
The registration process for MHT CET 2017 has already started and will continue till March 23.
The test is conducted for admission to full-time UG courses in Engineering, Technology (BE/BTech) and Pharmacy (BPharm/Pharm D) in the government, government-aided, University Managed, University Departments and Unaided Institutes in the Maharashtra state.
Aspiring candidates should at least pass Class Xii exam from a reognised state board/university and should have obtained a minimum aggregate of 50 per cent marks in physics, chemistry and mathematics (45 percent for SC/ST/OBC candidates).
It has landscaped terraces, a rooftop community garden, a fitness center with a glass wall, a yoga studio and a colorful children’s playroom. But these amenities weren’t designed for the latest market-rate rental building: The entire 18-story building at 535 Carlton in the huge Pacific Park development in downtown Brooklyn has been set aside for affordable housing.
The building, which opened with 298 units this week, and a second all-affordable building due to open in August next to the Barclay’s Center at 38 Sixth Ave.,...
The GNU Guix transactional package manager can be made to run on Android smartphones/tablets, but not without lots of hoops to jump through first.Julien Lepiller of the Guix project has managed to get Guix working on his Android smartphone and has written a lengthy blog post detailing the steps to get this package manager working on rooted Android devices. To do so you need to mount the relevant partitions manually, install Guix via the ADB, and run several commands before the Guix package manager is hopefully in place and working. To streamline Guix support on Android, you would need to modify the boot image, which is a challenge itself.Should you be interested in experimenting with Guix on Android, all the details can be found at GNU.org
A Tampa company plans to convert the top eight floors of a downtown builiding that now houses offices, a Subway and a CVS into 120 "micro-apartments" of 300-400 sq feet that will rent about $850. [Courtesy of Urban Core Holdings] Tiny houses are becoming a hot trend as many people are choosing to downsize and get rid of all their extra 'stuff.'
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SANDY, Utah — Kyle Beckerman scored his 41st career MLS goal in the 82nd minute, and Real Salt Lake beat the Houston Dynamo 2-1 on Wednesday night.
Salt Lake (6-6-1) has won 10 of its last 11 home games, conceding just 12 goals. Houston (5-4-3) lost for the first time in five games.
Luis Silva put RSL in front in the 34th minute by heading in Sebastian Saucedo’s cross.
Beckerman, who entered having played every minute of every RSL game this season, came in as a substitute in the 64th. Eighteen minutes later, Beckerman had a corner kick chested to his feet and he sent a left-footed shot off the far post and in.
Houston’s Alberth Elis scored his fifth goal this month, and eighth overall, in the 75th. Nick Rimando’s goal kick was intercepted and Elis was left open in front of goal to head home Romell Quioto’s cross.
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Haas School of Business at University of California Berkeley is both highly selective and a small class. With a much larger admissions pool than the school can admit, it's important to stand out from the crowd and demonstrate fit with the culture and program.
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HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, Ohio – An Ohio police officer has apologized for a work mishap by bringing a firefighter a cake iced with an unusual message: “Sorry I tased you.”
Hamilton Township Officer Darcy Workman says she accidentally shocked firefighter Rickey Wagoner with her stun gun last week while attempting to restrain a patient being taken to a hospital. Wagoner wasn’t seriously hurt.
WLWT-TV reports Workman brought a cake to Wagoner on Saturday to apologize. Photos shared on the police department’s Facebook page show the cake decorated with the apology and a frowning face.
Hamilton Township is about 30 miles northeast of Cincinnati.
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MONTREAL — A Montreal suburb has adopted a bylaw that bans all smoking in public places, in what is believed to be a first in Canada.
Hampstead city council adopted the legislation Monday night by a vote of five to two.
It prohibits tobacco or marijuana smoking on municipal property, including sidewalks and streets.
It should take effect within a week or so.
The Canadian Cancer Society said earlier this month that Hampstead, Que., would become the first municipality in the country to ban smoking in public if the bylaw were enacted.
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Police remain at the scene where an incident took place overnight from Friday to Saturday.
An area of grassed verge close to Middlesbrough Council Civic Centre at Centre Square in Middlesbrough was taped off by police early on Saturday morning.
Police are remaining tight-lipped about the nature of the incident.
The cordoned off area was guarded throughout the day by an officer in an unmarked car.
The Gazette has contacted Cleveland Police for comment.
Disney world in Orlando is shortening its hours for Saturday.
An NBC sister station in Florida first reported, Sunday, the park will be closed altogether.
The same for Monday.
Hotels on the resort will be remain open, but the campground will be closed.
Disney officials say they hope to return to business by Tuesday.
A number of other amusements parks in Florida are adopting the same schedule, including Universal in Orlando and Busch Gardens in Tampa Bay.
Allison caught four passes for 29 yards in Sunday's victory over the Browns.
Allison had caught just two total passes over nine games since a 122-yard effort in Week 3, but he got a chance to see the field more than usual Sunday with the Packers playing catch-up in the second half, and finished with his second most productive game of the season. Despite the increase in snaps Sunday, and the possible return of starting quarterback Aaron Rodgers (collarbone) in Week 15, Allison remains the Packers' No. 4 receiver and a dart throw for fantasy purposes.
Don’t miss out on all the art, music, and fun tonight!! Come on over to the SUB North Plaza to catch a FREE bus ride to Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts (LHUCA) for FIRST FRIDAY ART TRAIL! We’ll have buses circling every 15 minutes starting at 6:00 pm until 9:00pm.
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OSLO, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Norway’s Aker BP posted a 5 percent rise in fourth-quarter core profit on Friday, lagging market expectations.
Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) rose to $509 million from $485 million a year earlier and missed the $528 million expected by analysts.
The independent oil company, 30 percent owned by BP, also missed expectations for net profit, which came at $34 million for the period, up from a net loss of 67 million a year earlier.
The company said it would pay in February a quarterly dividend of $0.3124 per share, representing a total dividend of $450 million for the full 2018.
WASHINGTON — The State Department says it has received “a handful of reports” from American citizens who say they’ve experienced symptoms similar to those in attacks of U.S. government workers in Havana. But the U.S. isn’t vouching for those reports.
The United States last week issued a travel warning that urges American travellers to stay away from Cuba. The warning said attacks on government personnel have occurred in Havana hotels and the U.S. can’t make sure that Americans who stay at hotels wouldn’t be harmed.
A State Department official says in the days following the travel warning, some citizens reported having similar symptoms after travelling to Cuba. The official says the U.S. government has “no way of verifying” whether they were harmed by the same attacks that have targeted government employees.
The official wasn’t authorized to comment by name and spoke on condition of anonymity.
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) - The Netherlands' main intelligence service says it is treating a small group of Dutch children in conflict zones in Iraq and Syria as "Jihadist travelers" since they may have received military training.
In a report published Wednesday, the General Intelligence and Security Service says at least 80 Dutch children are in those areas, either having been born there or taken there by one or both parents. It says fewer than 20 percent of the children are age 9 or older.
The report says that because children in territory controlled by the so-called Islamic State group "sometimes receive weapons and combat training from as young as nine years old," intelligence officials consider them jihadi travelers.
Dutch authorities routinely detain people caught returning from Syria if they are suspected of extremist links.
April 10Wuhan Golden Laser Co Ltd :
* Says net profit for FY 2017 Q1 to increase by 0 percent to 30 percent, or to be 3.3 million yuan to 4.2 million yuan, compared to net profit of FY 2016 Q1 (3.3 million yuan)
* Says increased revenue as main reason for the forecast
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Woman blames death of family on botched fake robbery
NEW LONDON, Conn. (AP) — Court records show a woman accused in the deaths of three members of a Connecticut family told investigators the slayings were the result of a botched fake robbery.
Ruth Correa says she and her brother, Sergio, met with Matthew Lindquist on Dec. 20 to exchange drugs for guns kept inside his parents' Griswold home.
Court records unsealed Tuesday show Ruth Correa said Lindquist told them to tie him up and make it look like the guns were stolen.
Correa says Lindquist backed out of the plan, and her brother stabbed him. She says her brother killed Lindquist's parents and the two robbed their home before setting it on fire.
Sergio Correa has not been charged, and his lawyer says he had nothing to do with the killings.
Contestants will be given access to IBM’s technology and tools, and the company will award a total of $30 million in funding over 5 years to the winning entries. Time
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Sexual harassment allegations have caused Hollywood mogul & Hillary ally, Harvey Weinstein, to step down. It appears he thinks it may be temporary while he redeems himself with an anti-Trump, anti-gunowner documentary with Michael Moore. After all, Harvey has written an op-ed in defense of a pedophile rapist: “Whatever you think about the so-called crime [of raping a 13 yr old], Polanski has served his time.”
Jessica Chastain in "Molly's Game," Margot Robbie in "I, Tonya," and Daniel Kaluuya in "Get Out." All of them may be good in their respective movies, but there are serious problems with their Golden Globe nominations. STX Films; Neon; Universal
This year's Golden Globe nominations are here. And, as usual, they're pretty weird.
It's great to see some universally beloved movies get a lot of nominations, like "The Shape of Water" and "The Post." And it was nice to have some overlooked performances get highlighted, like Denzel Washington in "Roman J. Israel, Esq."
But other movies are shockingly snubbed, like "Wonder Woman" and "The Big Sick." You can chalk it up to the eccentric tastes of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA), the 90 or so foreign journalists who run the Golden Globes every year and decide the nominees.
The winners will be announced when The Golden Globes airs at 8 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 7, on NBC.
For now, here are 10 baffling inclusions in this year's round of nominations.
We were in a happy family bubble, the four of us. Lydia was at Bristol University doing great. Pierce was at school, which he loved. And my wife was an absolute angel.
We had such a happy family life. We are good people.
We always helped others. We are a charitable family.
We sit talking about it everyday.
We were really happy.
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(Lincoln, NE) – Omaha based band 311 is coming to the capitol city!
They'll be playing in downtown Lincoln as part of a concert series called "Lincoln on the Streets." The show will be on June 30th at Centennial Mall and M Street. Tickets go on sale Friday, March 17 at 10AM at Ticketmaster.com or charge by phone: 800.745.3000.
The stop is part of a 40-show North American summer tour launching on June 22 in Cleveland. 311 is set to return with their 12th studio album titled MOSAIC , due out worldwide summer 2017 on BMG. The multi-platinum band’s first single, “Too Much To Think,” premiered on alternative radio on Friday, March 10. The new album MOSAIC is available to pre-order now at http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/threeeleven3.
Tour pre-sale tickets and VIP bundles start to go on sale March 14. Tour info at http://www.311.com/shows.
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Pupils from Norham High School, North Shields, are top of the table when it comes to maths.
Year 7 pupils Michael Croudace, Arron Mcnab and Taylor McDonald have been named as the top performers in this year’s national Times Table Rockstars competition, beating more than 150 students from 42 competing schools.
The annual event attracts top mental arithmathmaticians from across the country to compete against each other in a series of times tables contests.
Mensa questions, 3D noughts and crosses and even an epic air guitar competition also featured.
Executive headteacher David Baldwin said: “This is a huge achievement for our pupils, and we’re all extremely proud. A huge well done to everyone involved.”
For those who are not aware of, Hal Taylor was the long time Security Chief to former Alabama Governor Bob Riley. Taylor's wife was the "appointment" secretary for former Alabama Governor Bob Riley.
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Four people were arrested in Ankara after they were found to have a nuclear substance in their car, local media reported. They were aiming to sell the substance for more than $70 million, according to NTV news channel.
READ MORE: Mysterious enriched uranium particle detected in skies over Alaska
Around 1.4 kilograms of the synthetic radioactive substance californium was found in the car during the raid, according to NTV and the state-run Anadolu Agency.
The raid was conducted by the authorities in Ankara, who were acting on a tip-off.
Californium is used in nuclear reactors. Its name was derived from the University of California, where it was originally synthesized.
May 2 Renaissancere Holdings Ltd:
* Renaissancere reports net income of $92.4 million for the first quarter of 2017 or $2.25 per diluted common share; quarterly operating income of $49.0 million or $1.18 per diluted common share
* Q1 operating earnings per share $1.18
* Q1 earnings per share $2.25
* Q1 earnings per share view $1.86 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Renaissancere Holdings Ltd says book value per common share increased $0.92, or 0.8%, in Q1 of 2017 to $109.37
* Renaissancere Holdings Ltd says gross premiums written increased $60.0 million, or 7.0%, to $922.1 million, in Q1 of 2017 compared to Q1 of 2016 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Emergency service vehicles were the first to cross the Collie River when the ribbon was cut at the Millbridge-Treendale bridge opening on Friday.
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If you need some really great home decor on the cheap, Society6 is your best friend. The already-affordable art and decor site is giving an extra 20% off everything they sell, plus free shipping, until midnight (PT) tonight.
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After a round of afternoon and evening severe weather, the ALL CLEAR has been given for the Tennessee Valley.
Three teams from the National Weather Service will survey damage across north Alabama on Tuesday.
Skies will clear briefly overnight before more cloud cover and a few showers move in by Tuesday morning, lows will be in the middle 40s.
[READ MORE: Storm damage in Russellville]
Mostly cloudy skies are expected Tuesday as the Spring season officially begins, scattered rain showers are likely along with cooler highs in the middle 50s. Skies clear out by Wednesday with lots of sunshine and high temperatures in the middle 50s, another cool and sunny day is expected Thursday.
[READ MORE: Ardmore family escapes tornado that hit their home]
Temps will be more seasonal by Friday with highs back in the middle 60s and partly cloudy skies. Scattered rain chances return by the weekend with warmer temperatures.
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Coconino County voters to consider judge selection process
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Voters in a northern Arizona county will decide if five superior court judges are selected through a merit-based system.
The Arizona Daily Sun reports Coconino County supervisors decided Tuesday to ask voters on the November ballot if the judge selection process should change from a partisan election to a merit selection by appointment.
Under the merit-based system, a committee would nominate judge candidates and the governor would make the final selection. Voters would decide if judges should be retained at the end their terms.
The selection committee would include five attorneys and 10 non-lawyers from the county.
Kim Musselman, a special assistant to the county manager, says the supervisors' decision came after the proposal received support from the Coconino County Bar Association and a focus group of residents.
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FILE- In this Tuesday, April 12, 2016 file photo, an attendant collects rubbish on a Ryanair media flight from Dublin to Gatwick Airport, London. Ryanair issued a statement Monday, Aug. 14, 2017, calling on British airports to take steps to curb alcohol sales following sharp increases in the number of incidents involving disruptive passengers. (AP Photo/Shawn Pogatchnik, File)
One of the worst wildfires in California history has led to tens of thousands of people being evacuated as the flames reached wealthy neighbourhoods that are home to a number of celebrities.
Actor Rob Lowe, model Chrissy Teigen, socialite Paris Hilton and comedian Chelsea Handler were all evacuated as the wildfires spread towards their properties, while TV host Ellen DeGeneres‏ said her home was also under threat.
Firefighters are preparing to continue to battle the wildfires, which has blackened 230,000 acres, an area larger than New York City, for a second week in Southern California.
Yesterday, new evacuations were ordered in Montecito and Carpinteria, seaside areas in the county of Santa Barbara where many celebrities live.
The West Wing actor Lowe posted a live video on Instagram showing him wearing a face mask as he evacuated his home.
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) – The Federal Election Commission has dismissed a complaint filed against 2016 U.S. Senate candidate Joe Miller by the head of Alaska’s Republican party.
State GOP Chairman Tuckerman Babcock, in 2016, filed a complaint alleging that Miller had effectively converted his conservative website into a campaign site without proper disclaimers. The complaint also alleged reporting violations.
The commission said the circumstances of the case supported dismissal. It said alleged reporting violations appeared to be unsupported.
Miller ran as a Libertarian in 2016, finishing second to Republican incumbent Sen. Lisa Murkowski in a crowded race.
He had made prior unsuccessful runs for U.S. Senate as a Republican, including a dramatic race in 2010, where he upset Murkowski in the GOP primary but saw her win the general election as a write-in candidate.
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THE Philippine National Police and the Philippine Army tightened security all over Negros Island Region following the reported terror threat. This came after government troopers clashed with suspected members of Mindanao-based Abu Sayyaf in Bohol on April 11. The gunfight killed three soldiers, a police officer, and five terrorists.
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KITCHENER — The last photo Jo-Ann Babb has on her phone is of her boyfriend goofing around and trying to stand on a paddle board in Trout Lake.
"He kissed me on the forehead and then went into the water," said Babb.
Minutes later he was gone.
Andre Bourgeois, 57, of Kitchener drowned Monday at the lake in Innerkip, north of Woodstock.
BEIJING, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp aims to sell as many as 1.4 million vehicles in China this year, compared with 1.29 million sold in 2017, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters on Friday.
The people, who declined to be identified as they were not authorised to comment publicly on the matter, said the target was a “stretch goal” for the company this year - a target that is not the baseline sales forecast and one that executives acknowledge will be difficult to achieve.
The firm is expected to disclose its January sales performance in China later on Friday. (Reporting by Norihiko Shirouzu; Writing by Se Young Lee)
NEW ALBANY, Ohio >> A pub owner outside of Columbus says he can’t understand why someone put racist fliers on vehicles at an apartment complex saying black people aren’t welcome at his establishment.
WCMH-TV reports the fliers placed on windshields concerning Average Joe’s Pub in New Albany included a racial slur.
Average Joe’s co-owner Paul Rockwell says the fliers have created distress for him and his staff as they answer calls from people who have read Facebook posts about the racist message.
Rockwell says he’s sorry it happened and that Average Joe’s opens its doors to everyone. He says “we’re not going to allow hate to be spread in our name.”
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Tracking the aerosols carried on the winds let scientists see the currents in our atmosphere. This visualization follows sea salt, dust, and smoke from July 31 to November 1, 2017, to reveal how these particles are transported across the map.
The first thing that is noticeable is how far the particles can travel. Smoke from fires in the Pacific Northwest gets caught in a weather pattern and pulled all the way across the US and over to Europe. Hurricanes form off the coast of Africa and travel across the Atlantic to make landfall in the United States. Dust from the Sahara is blown into the Gulf of Mexico. To understand the impacts of aerosols, scientists need to study the process as a global system.
Live firing was due to take place at the range from Monday to Friday.
Castlemartin is the only military range in Britain normally available for direct-fire live gunnery exercises and is used by the Army, Army reserves and cadets.
The range, opened by the War Office in 1938, covers 5,900 acres on the south Pembrokeshire coast.
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Fire crews in Port Hardy responded to a vehicle incident over the long weekend.
On Saturday morning at around 4:30, officials say the driver of a blue Ford Explorer lost control of their vehicle and struck a hydro pole on Rupert Street.
Fortunately, the pole was only a support pole and did not cause any live wires to come down. The vehicle came to a stop partially down the embankment into the Waddington Gardens parking lot.
RCMP and BC Hydro assisted in clearing up the scene and no injuries were reported in the incident.
Fire crews advise that if you ever encounter a vehicle incident with live wires on the ground, stay back at least 10 metres and call 911. If you are ever in a vehicle that has hit a pole and caused wires to fall down, stay in your vehicle and wait for emergency crews to arrive and safely assist you.
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Hyderabad: A case has been booked against Goshamahal BJP MLA T Raja Singh Lodh for his alleged provocative comments on social media here at Hussaini Alam late on Thursday.
According to the Hussaini Alam police, recently Singh had posted a video on Facebook, in which he asked youngsters from a particular religion to hold lathis in their hands and attack people who talked ill against them or their religion.
All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul Muslimeen (AIMIM) party leaders from the Puranapul area approached the police and lodged a complaint. Based on their complaint, a case under relevant sections for promoting enmity between two religions and other offences were booked against the MLA and the case is being probed.
“We booked a case and took up investigation. We will also take legal opinion and consult senior officials at the Special Investigation Team to proceed in the case,” G. Shyamsundar, Inspector, Hussaini Alam, said.
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Miami Heat forwards Kelly Olynyk and James Johnson celebrate after a big basket by James in overtime as they play the Denver Nuggets at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami, Florida, March 19, 2018. CHARLES TRAINOR JR ctrainor@miamiherald.com
Bucket-loads of hysterical criticism have been hurled at Northern Ireland’s Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) since they began talks with Theresa May about a confidence and supply deal.
“Bigots”, “homophobes” and “potential destroyers of the peace process” – the insults have been coming thick and fast. A typical tweet reads: “Do you want the Northern Ireland peace process to fail? Do you want us to get bombed again? Do you want more anti-LGBT, anti-womens’ rights on a platform. No!”
Arkansas Democrats and Republicans have selected the speakers for their annual fundraising dinners this summer.
Lara Trump, the daughter-in-law to the president, will be the keynote speaker at the GOP's Reagan-Rockefeller Dinner on June 22 at the Embassy Suites in Little Rock, the party said in a statement.
Lara Trump is married to President Donald Trump's son, Eric. She is also the host of a Trump-affiliated Web show, Real News Update.
Later in the summer, Montana Gov. Steve Bullock will speak at the Democrats' Clinton Dinner on Aug. 4 at the Statehouse Convention Center.
Last year, the Republicans chose conservative TV host Jeanine Pirro, and the Democrats brought in a red-state Democrat in Louisiana Gov. Jon Bel Edwards.
(SYDNEY) — A hotel valet had a lucky escape — but the luxury sports car he was trying to park did not.
Australian media say the valet drove the soft-top Porsche Carrera under another vehicle Thursday outside the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Sydney.
Emergency workers cut the driver out from the Porsche as a crowd watched.
Matthew Talbot, the hotel’s director of sales and marketing, told the Australian Broadcasting Corp. the valet was “embarrassed and a little bit shocked” but was OK.
The larger vehicle was propped up and its wheels were anchored while the vehicles were separated. The black Porsche, its hood and front bumper crunched and dented, was then backed onto a tow truck.
Witness Jonathan Bayle said he thought a television show or movie was being shot.
The hotel said in a statement it was investigating.
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Burundi's environment minister, Emmanuel Niyonkuru has been shot dead by unknown assailants in the capital Bujumbura, police said.
Niyonkuru, 54, the country's water, environment and planning minister, was "killed by a criminal with a gun on his way home to Rohero, around 00:45," according to a tweet sent by police spokesman Pierre Nkurikiye. He added that a woman has been arrested following the "assassination".
The murder, the first of a serving government minister since Burundi sank into turmoil over President Pierre Nkurunziza's controversial bid for a third term in 2015, comes after months of relative calm.
Also on Twitter, Nkurunziza offered his condolences "to the family and all Burundians", vowing the crime would be punished.
At least 500 people have been killed and 300,000 have fled the country since unrest began in April 2015.
April 13 Komputronik SA (Komputronik)
* Marinera Invest sp. z o.o. (Marinera Invest) announces a tender offer for 4,507,987 shares of Komputronik at the price of 6.5 zloty ($1.63) per share, says an intermediary in the tender, DM mBank
* Marinera Invest signed an agreement with other shareholders of Komputronik, EKB Sp. z o.o. (EKB) and WB iTOTAL Sp. z o.o. (WB iTOTAL)
* EKB owns 26.11 pct of votes of Komputronik, WB iTOTAL owns 27.86 pct of votes of Komputronik
* Jointly with EKB and WB iTOTAL, Marinera Invest plans to reach 100 pct stake of Komputronik and to delist Komputronik's shares from trading on the Warsaw Stock Exchange
* Entries in the tender offer will be accepted from May 8 to June 6
* Marinera Invest took out a loan to finance the purchase of shares
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The Ministry of Health officially commissioned its mobile blood collection unit this morning, doing so fittingly on World Blood Donor Day. The bloodmobile unit which cost 600 thousand EC dollars is a donation from the Blood and Transplant Division of the National Health Service (NHS) of the United Kingdom. The unit represents a significant advance …
Kelso Police report that two people are in custody after they posted pictures on Facebook, looking for the public’s help in finding two purse-snatching suspects. Jose David Blanco-Beltran, 25, of Longview and Mandy Lynn Meza, 34, of Winlock were arrested and booked on Friday, charged in connection with the theft at the Three Rivers Mall, which took place on December 22nd. Blanco-Beltran is being charged with second-degree car prowling and second-degree theft, while Meza is being charged with second-degree theft, possession of burglary tools and third-degree possession of stolen property. Both are currently being held without bail.
× “Elton Jim” Turano’s Millennial Meter
“Elton Jim” Turano checks in with his godson and “millennial meter” Patrick Minogue to find out if he’s still got what it takes to be in with the “in crowd”.
They discuss the role technology plays in raising Patrick’s newborn son, as well as the recent trend of millennials drinking Rosé wine.
Survey results have revealed people of the UK are upset with the resources being allocated to the ceremony.
Romania’s telecom regulator (ANCOM) has decided to freeze the mobile and fixed termination rates at the level from 2014.
The decision is supported by the largest telecom operators on the local market, Orange, Vodafone and Telekom, reports local Ziarul Financiar.
Romania’s Competition Council has recently said that ANCOM needed to revise the tariffs, which haven’t been updated in years.
Termination rates are essential in determining the final prices with which operators sell communications services. In April 2014 mobile termination rates dropped from 3.06 eurocents per minute to 0.96 eurocents per minute. With this cut, the operators’ cost related to providing 200 minutes of calls in any network became eight times lower than in 2006, namely only EUR 1.9, compared to EUR 14.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – Metro police are trying to identify the man who held up a Boost Mobile store.
Officers said the masked man entered a Boost Mobile store on Gallatin Ave. around 3 p.m. Sunday and demanded money at gunpoint.
After the cashier complied, the suspect fled on foot across Gallatin Ave. and continued west on Granada Ave.
Police described the suspect as a black man, standing approximately five feet, eight inches tall with a bulky build. He was wearing jeans with a bleach pattern during the robbery.
He reportedly kept his right eye closed during the hold-up.
Anyone who recognizes the suspect should contact Crime Stoppers at 615-742-7463.
U.S. President Donald Trump, speaking with French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday, discussed joint counterterrorism operations in the Sahel region of Africa, the White House said in a statement.
WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump, speaking with French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday, discussed joint counterterrorism operations in the Sahel region of Africa, the White House said in a statement.
The U.S. military said earlier on Friday that a fourth soldier was killed during an Oct. 4 attack in Niger, raising the death toll from an incident that has thrown a spotlight on the U.S. counterterrorism mission in the West African nation.
Macron expressed his condolences over the shooting in Las Vegas on Sunday while Trump conveyed his condolences regarding the knife attack in Marseille on Monday, the statement said.
(Reporting by Eric Walsh)
MONTREAL — A Montreal-area police officer is among more than 60 people arrested in a wide-ranging crackdown on the Hells Angels and their associates for alleged drug-related activities.
Provincial police say they’ve dismantled three narcotics sales networks from the leadership right down to the distributors.
They estimate the networks had made $10 million over eight months trafficking cocaine and synthetic drugs.
Some of the accused are also charged with fentanyl and cannabis trafficking.
Police say all of those arrested were either members or associates of the biker gang with the exception of a municipal police officer from Repentigny who allegedly acted as a courier for the Hells members.
As many as 16 other people are being sought after raids conducted in more than 20 municipalities in Quebec and New Brunswick.
Authorities say those targeted in the raids included the four bosses who allegedly oversaw three different Hells chapters.
Tuesday’s arrests followed raids that took place in January and February.
Title deeds to be eventually handed out in Kouga
Title deeds to be eventually handed out in Kouga
Title deeds to be eventually handed out in Kouga
The DA led Kouga Municipality will be handing out more than 1 600 title deeds over the next six months.
Mayor Horatio Hendricks said that, in addition to the 202 title deeds that were delivered to Thornhill in March by his predecessor, Elza van Lingen, a further 1688 title deeds had been found “lying around”.
“These title deeds are for RDP houses across the region and date back as far as 2001.
“We need to correct this as a matter of urgency if we are serious about empowering communities and creating ownership in the economy,” he said.
“Residents have been denied ownership of their homes by the ANC in Kouga for well over a decade and that will come to an end,” added Hendricks.
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Ryan Seacrest Nick Cannon's Out on 'AGT' ... You In?
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Ryan Seacrest knows a thing or 2 about hosting talent competitions, so he's automatically the front-runner to replace Nick Cannon on "America's Got Talent" ... the question, is he into it?
We got Ryan leaving Heart & Hustle gym in L.A. Tuesday and he made it clear ... he loves the show. As for whether he'd take it, watch the video and judge for yourself.
It would be kind of amazing if he hosted, because Simon Cowell's one of the judges. Sound familiar?
Memphis Police Department needs your help finding a missing teen believed to be in danger.
Police said 15-year-old Antearia Moss was last seen near the 1800 block of Pennsylvania Street getting into a burgundy Chrysler Sebring that they said belongs to a known sex trafficker.
Moss has a dark complexion and stands 5-feet-2-inches tall and weighs 105 pounds. She was last seen wearing a white uniform shirt, brown pants, silver shoes, and a brown denim jacket.
If you know her whereabouts or can help police find her, call (901) 545-2677.
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A Wall Street sign hangs near the New York Stock Exchange, Friday, July 22, 2016, in New York.
U.S. stocks pulled back on Monday as a decline in Facebook pressured the technology sector. Wall Street also paid attention to Washington after a Twitter meltdown from President Donald Trump, CNBC reported.
The Nasdaq composite dropped 1.8 percent as Facebook dropped 6.8 percent. The Dow Jones industrial average fell 335 points, with Caterpillar as the worst-performing stock in the index. The S&P 500 declined 1.4 percent, with tech dropping 2.1 percent. Facebook was the worst-performing stock in the S&P 500.
Facebook fell after reports said political analytics firm Cambridge Analytica was able to collect data on 50 million people's profiles without their consent. Cambridge Analytica worked on Facebook ads with President Donald Trump's campaign in 2016.
A video is circulating on social media showing a woman shaving her legs in a packed public pool.
The video, shot in Florida, shows the woman sitting at the edge of the pool, shaving her leg with the pool full of swimmers.
Commenters are calling the video disgusting and saying to 'beware of public pools'.
The clip has been viewed more than 50,000 times on Reddit and has been commented on more than 1,600 times.
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Racially offensive Florida prom invitation stirs backlash
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SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) - A Florida high school student is getting some backlash after he held up a sign with a racially offensive message to invite his girlfriend to the prom.
The Herald-Tribune reports the 18-year-old Riverview High School student's sign read: "If I was black, I'd be picking cotton, but I'm white, so I'm picking u 4 prom."
After a photo of the sign was posted on Snapchat and shared across social media, school officials say they're investigating. Sarasota school district spokeswoman Tracey Beeker says administrators have spoken to the student and his parents.
In a robocall to Riverview parents, acting principal Kathy Wilks said the school does not "condone or support" the student's message.
An NAACP official encouraged school administrators to issue a district-wide response making it clear that the sign was inappropriate.
There are on the The Arizona Republic story from Friday Feb 10, titled Meet Ava, Arizona Snowbowl's new avalanche rescue puppy in training. In it, The Arizona Republic reports that:
If you venture to Arizona Snowbowl this ski season, a puppy might catch your eye. A bouncy, adorable puppy dressed in a red work vest - with a mane of downy fur.
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New Delhi: A Delhi Police head constable working at the Supreme Court shot himself dead on Monday morning at an entrance to the building in New Delhi.
According to reports, Chand Pal, who was assigned to the team managing security at the court killed himself using his service weapon.
He had arrived for work at 7 am. Chand Pal was posted with the court’s security wing. The incident took place near gate G of the court, said ANI.
The cause of the suicide was not known yet, an officer said, adding crime and forensic teams were on the spot.
Police will be questioning Chand Pal's family members and colleagues to ascertain the reasons for him taking the extreme step.
More details are awaited.
An Okanagan man shunned the traditional flowers, chocolates and candy to tell his wife of 55 years he loved her.
Bill Nahirney built his love a special message right outside their door on the wintry landscape.
Kimberly Davidson reports.
I have not often formulated the lessons of my apprenticeship as a writer; but I did once write down in a notebook something like this: You cannot be an artist until you have contracted yourself within the limits of your art.
—George Bernard Shaw, in a letter to Charles Charrington
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NORFOLK, Va. – Tuesday marks the official first day of spring, and one local community center plans to celebrate with a unique ritual.
Sail Nauticus will host its 4th Annual Sock Burning event on Saturday, March 24 from 12-4 p.m.
Burning winter socks is a ritual that began in Annapolis, Maryland, in the 1970s and has become a tradition popular among Sailors. Sock burning welcomes the beginning of spring and the new sailing season, which is recognized as a time when deck shoes will be worn without socks.
This year’s event will include the sock burning ceremony itself, a food truck, the Mariner’s Olympics, children’s activities and a raffle.
Attendees are asked to wear a pair of socks to burn and bring new socks to donate.
Tickets are $5 and kids 12 years old and under get in free.
Sail Nauticus is located at 1 Waterside Drive in Downtown Norfolk.
Tickets are available at sailnauticus.org.
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo says Zack Greinke won't be the team's opening-day starter.
Lovullo, speaking before Monday's spring training game against the Chicago White Sox, said the tightness that Greinke experienced in his groin in his latest start last Wednesday led him to rule out his ace for his usual opening-day role.
If there had been no health issue, Lovullo said, Greinke would be Arizona's opening-day starter for the third straight season. He was a 17-game winner last season.
Lovullo said he's not ready to name the starter for the March 29 opener at home against Colorado, although Robbie Ray would seem to be a logical alternative.
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The 1984 song “Roxanne’s Revenge” turned Roxanne Shante into a rapping sensation. Now, Nia Long is playing the star as her story comes to Netflix in the show “Roxanne Roxanne.”
The blaze broke out on Monday and grew wildly to more than 15 square miles in the hours that followed, consuming vegetation that hasn't burned in decades, Ventura County Fire Sergeant Eric Buschow said. Authorities said that the city of Ventura was likely to feel the effects soon. One person was killed in an auto accident associated with the fire, officials said. They gave no further details.
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Winnipeg police are asking for help to find a missing Winnipeg woman.
Police said Georgina Weaver-Last, 74, was last seen Wednesday night in downtown Winnipeg.
Officers believe she may be trying to travel to Montreal.
She may be wearing a black and white cardigan, an emerald green sequined top, black pants, black shoes, and may be carrying a black purse.
Police are worried about Weaver-Last’s well-being. They ask anyone with information about her whereabouts to call the Missing Persons Unit at 204-986-6250.
Original Air Date: 1/15/2016. What progress has been made in combatting mental health issues and associated stigma and what remains to be addressed? WellSpace Health CEO Jonathan Porteus and Steinberg Institute Founder Darrell Steinberg join host Scott Syphax to discuss the issues.
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This Milwaukee poetry collection is a tribute to the original Gathering of the Waters , an ’80s-era anthology from a time just before the city caught the global cosmopolitan wave. Return gathers the work of 47 local poets in a well-produced paperback. Christina Zawadiwsky, represented in the ’80s Gathering , opens the new book with a trio of prose poems. A few others, such as Harvey Taylor and Antler, have been familiar in town for years, but most of the words come from newer generations. No one style dominates the anthology, and the tone ranges from starkly beautiful or philosophical to whimsical. If there is a collective message, it’s that creativity thrives in Milwaukee. As contributor Keith Gaustad puts it: “Don’t worry if you don’t understand what the poems mean / Very few books of poetry are meant to be understood.”
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In the wake of the release of the FISA memo today, legendary former U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, Joe DiGenova has called for a federal grand jury to investigate the crimes of major government official involved in the fake Trump memo, which was bought and paid for by the Hillary Clinton campaign. He and Tom Fitton of Judicial Watch discussed the situation with Tucker Carlson tonight.
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IDAHO FALLS – On Friday afternoon, renowned comedian Carlos Mencia joined our KIFI news team to talk about his upcoming show, what it takes to be a comedian during a changing social climate, and how his 17 siblings helped form his sense of humor.
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MOSCOW — Russia is hosting the head of Libya’s eastern military forces, part of efforts to boost its influence in the chaotic country.
Welcoming Field Marshal Khalifa Hifter Monday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Russia supports U.N.-led efforts aimed at political settlement in Libya.
Hifter, the commander of Libya’s self-styled national army allied with its eastern-based parliament, is a rival to the internationally recognized government in Tripoli led by Faez Sarraj.
Russia has maintained contacts with both Libyan leaders in a bid to expand its clout by talking to both sides.
Libya sank into chaos following the 2011 uprising that toppled and killed dictator Moammar Gadhafi, and has remained split between rival parliaments and governments in the east and west, each backed by a set of militias, tribes and political factions.
Argentina coach complains about Israel trip before WC
BUENOS AIRES: Argentina coach Jorge Sampaoli has complained that his side have to play their final World Cup warm-up match in Israel.
A hat-trick from Lionel Messi gave Argentina an easy 4-0 win over Haiti on Tuesday in Buenos Aires and the squad will fly to Barcelona on Thursday to continue their preparations.The match in Jerusalem against Israel will be their last before travelling to Russia. “I’m not the one who decides when we play and who we play,” Sampaoli said after the victory against Haiti at La Bombonera.
Sampaoli stressed he did not want to get drawn into any comment on the tension between Israelis and Palestinians. But he said: “From a sporting point of view, I would have preferred to play in Barcelona. But that’s the way it is, we have to travel on the day before the match, play Israel in Israel and then from there go on to Russia.All 20,000 tickets for the friendly in Jerusalem sold out in 20 minutes, the company handling the sales said.
Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Haim Katz has ordered that the monthly communication payments and the four-year communications basket for the deaf at retirement age (from 62 and 67 for women and men, respectively) be equated to their working-age levels.
So far, deaf people who have reached retirement age have had to deal with a 25% reduction when they leave work, averaging 100 shekels per month on average, and a four-year limited communications channel of NIS 941. When the order goes into effect, any deaf person of pensionable age who is entitled to a communication payment will be entitled to a maximum monthly payment of NIS 415 for a deaf person who has worked and NIS 379 for a deaf person who has not worked and a four-year communications basket of NIS 3,768 for the rest of his or her life.
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ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkey’s state-run news agency says a criminal complaint has been filed against people who used social media to praise the deadly New Year’s attack at a nightclub in Istanbul, as well as against several people who demonized the New Year celebration or threatened attacks.
The Turkish Bar Association filed a criminal complaint with the Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor’s office on Monday, calling for the investigation and prosecution of those who praised the gun attack which killed 39 and injured dozens.
Some social media users praised the killings and condemned the night’s celebration on religious grounds.
The complaint also called for prosecution of a school administrator who banned New Year’s celebrations, those responsible for protests or banners depicting violence against Santa Claus, as well as a newspaper which published threatening headlines.
Prime Minister Binali Yilidirim sent a Twitter message on Sunday warned that legal action would be taken against those who praised terrorism.
Air Canada is apologizing to a Prince Edward Island family after the airline bumped a 10-year-old boy from a flight. A day before the vacation during March break, Doyle says he checked his family in for the flight online, but could not select a seat for his son.
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Nine people were arrested on Monday for allegedly running a sex racket at a mall in Gurgaon, police said.Gurgaon Police PRO, Ravinder Kumar said the police received a tip off that a sex racket was being run in the Omex Mall at Sector 50 under the guise of a spa centre. "A team was made and a decoy customer was sent to Oyster Spa centre. A raid was later conducted and nine persons, including six women, were arrested," he said.Efforts to arrest the spa centre owner are underway, the officer added.
TAMPA, Fla. — Authorities in Florida say someone splashed red paint around a Confederate memorial park.
Hillsborough County sheriff's officials said in a news release that a passer-by called 911 after seeing that paint had been tossed on and around the memorial's columns and derogatory comments were scrawled in paint. The site is on private property near Tampa on Florida's west coast.
Other Confederate memorials in the area been targeted as well.
Hillsborough County commissioners voted on July 19 to remove a different monument in the county, this one in downtown Tampa and on county property, after several heated meetings filled with public discussion.
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(CNN) Chris Pratt has made his first public appearance since the actor and wife Anna Faris announced they were separating.
Pratt accepted an award for his performance in "Guardians of the Galaxy" during Sunday's Teen Choice Awards, one week after fans were surprised to learn he and Faris were splitting.
During his acceptance speech, Pratt talked about moving to Hollywood from Hawaii when he was first starting out in the industry. With his long blonde hair, the actor said, an agent assumed that he surfed. Pratt told him yes, he did.
"That was the first of many lies that I told to get to where I am today," Pratt said.
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ESPANOLA, Ont. — Provincial police say they've recovered the body of a missing swimmer at Chutes Provincial Park.
Police say a 28-year-old man was reported missing on Sunday night after failing to resurface while swimming in the park about 30 kilometres west of Espanola, Ont.
The victim has been identified as Talwinder Singh of Lasalle, Que.
An autopsy to determine the cause of death is scheduled for Friday.
LAKE FOREST — Passengers aboard an Orange County Transit Authority bus were evacuated Friday night, October 6, due to a bomb threat, authorities said.
Around 6:25 p.m., a man who claimed to be on the bus phoned OCTA dispatchers and said there was a bomb attached to a bicycle on the front of the bus, said Orange County Sheriff’s Department Lt. John Roche.
As a precaution, the passengers were evacuated near El Toro Road and Raymond Way.
A Sheriff’s Department bomb-sniffing dog did not find any explosives on the bicycle. The man who made the threat had not been identified or arrested Friday night.
The passengers were allowed to reboard the bus, which continued on its route.
April 20 Chengdu B-ray Media Co Ltd :
* Says it will pay cash dividend of 0.02 yuan(before tax)/share for 2016 to shareholders of record on April 26
* The company's shares will be traded ex-right and ex-dividend on April 27 and the dividend will be paid on April 27
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/AzRbw9
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(CNS): A local man who was rounded up in a West Bay drug-and-firearms raid has denied possession of two unlicensed revolvers and ammunition but admitted having two air pistols and a component part when he appeared in court Friday. Chadwick Cameron Ebanks (40) pleaded guilty to the possession of two different types of air pistol and a part for an airgun. But he pleaded not guilty to possessing a .38 revolver and a semi-automatic revolver as well as having CI$30,000 in cash which police allege came from criminal activity.
Facing eight charges in total, Ebanks will be tried alongside a second man, Rolston Ebanks (41), who was also arrested following the same raid last month at a house in Mount Pleasant where the police seized cash, weapons and drugs. No trial date has yet been confirmed but both men were expected to appear in court again on 25 August.
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ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkey's state-run news agency says a court has sentenced three people to life prison terms for their involvement in an Islamic State group suicide bombing in 2016 at Istanbul's historic Sultanahmet district that killed 12 German tourists.
Anadolu Agency says the court in Istanbul delivered its verdict on Wednesday.
Turkish authorities said the suicide bomber, a Syrian identified as Nabil Fadli, was affiliated with IS. He set off the bomb near a group of German tourists steps away from the landmark Blue Mosque.
The attack, which was one of several to rock Turkey since 2015, also wounded 15 people, including nine Germans and citizens of Norway, Peru and South Korea.
MADISON, N.J. (AP) — Allergan is voluntarily recalling packs of its birth control pills in the U.S. because of a packaging error with placebos, increasing the possibility of unintended pregnancy.
The company says four placebo pills were placed out of order in the Taytulla packs. Allergan says the first four days of therapy had four non-hormonal placebo capsules instead of active capsules.
The recall involves lot 5620706, which expires in May 2019. Consumers who have those birth control pills should arrange to return them to their physicians.
Consumers with questions about the recall are being asked to contact Allergan at 800-678-1605, Monday through Friday.
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The 2017 Veteran Benefit Car Show featuring Corvettes and other classic automobiles including the authentic George Barris/Adam West 1966 Batmobile is Saturday, June 17. The car show is 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Woodside Bible Church, 6600 Rochester Road, Troy, presented by Operation: Come HOME and Woodside Veteran & Military. The event features food, trophies, dash plaques, raffles and children’s activities. Proceeds will help buld and support Woodside Veteran & Military low-income veteran apartments in Pontiac. The cost is $20 per vehicle for non-veterans and includes lunch, goodie bag and dash plaque. All active duty military and veterans are admitted free with valid military ID. To register in advance, visit www.opcomehome.org.
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The Siegel-Schwall Band was one of Chicago’s “white blues" pioneers along with Paul Butterfield and Mike Bloomfield. As early as 1973, Siegel-Schwall recorded with the San Francisco Symphony, a direction Corky Siegel continued to follow in his solo career. On Different Voices , the blues harmonica player works with a jazz saxophonist, an Indian percussionist and a string quartet—often to good effect. The songs occasionally suggest the sort of thing George Gershwin might have done had he lived post- Porgy and Bess .
The Texas mother who allegedly tried to burn a car with her three daughters inside had told a crowd of startled bystanders they should “come with her to go to heaven,” a witness says.
Gerardo Cortez, who owns the El Rey Car Wash in Houston, where the incident unfolded Sunday night, says Ana Ester Segovia made the statement while running away from her burning vehicle.
“That’s when she said – she invited us all to come with her to go to heaven,” Cortez told FOX26 Houston.
Cortez said Segovia pulled one of her daughters by the hair when she tried to escape the car, before revving the vehicle up and setting the engine ablaze with the girls inside.
Other witnesses reported hearing Segovia say to her children, “We’re going to see Jesus.”
Segovia is facing three counts of aggravated assault on a family member. She ran away from the burning car with her 9-, 11- and 13-year-old daughters, all of whom were unharmed in the incident.
SAN DIEGO, April 8, 2016 -- Warfare Tactics Instructors (WTI), Lt. Solomon Lu, and Lt. Cassie Redner, showcase the WTI patches they received upon graduating from the Navy's first Anti-Submarine/Anti-Surface WTI course -- led by the Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC), at Naval Base Point Loma.
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May 2 Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG:
* Q1 sales 136.9 million euros ($149.51 million)
* Says significantly increases EBIT margin to 15.6 percent
* Says Q1/2017 sales up 24.9 percent from prior year
* Says Q1/2017 EBIT margin increases by 3.8 percentage points
* Says order intake amounts to 146.5 million euros
* Says impressive demonstration of long-term growth potential
* Says expects positive trend to continue
* Says expects sales for full year of 2017 to increase significantly from 2016
* Says should result in a significant improvement in operating profit
* Says positive development should continue in 2018 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9157 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
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Baku. 5 April. REPORT.AZ/ German Chancellor Angela Merkel will visit the US on April 27 to hold talks with President Donald Trump, Report informs citing the German edition Bild.
Earlier it was reported that Trump discussed the case of Skripal with Merkel. Both leaders positively characterized the joint actions of NATO allies, the member states of the European Union in terms of expulsion of "Russian intelligence officers" in solidarity with Britain.
It also became known earlier that Merkel has expressed her hope for Russia's participation in the investigation of the Skripal case.
SANTA FE, N.M. — Contemporary art is getting a prominent new pedestal in Santa Fe with the architectural transformation of a warehouse venue into a full-blown museum.
SITE Santa Fe on Friday inaugurated a sweeping expansion and redesign of a former beer warehouse to add a snack bar, museum shop, lecture hall, outdoor "sky terrace," educational workshop space and an admission-free introductory gallery.
The redesign also adds new climate controls to a non-collecting contemporary art museum that displays borrowed works from across the globe.
Visitors pass into the revamped building through an overhanging aluminum lattice, designed by New York-based SHoP Architects as a deliberate departure from Santa Fe's adobe-dominated skyline.
April 12 Canadian Real Estate Investment Trust -
* Canadian Real Estate Investment Trust announces offering of series D senior unsecured debentures
* Canadian real estate investment trust -agreed to issue, on an agency basis, $125 million aggregate principal amount of series D senior unsecured debentures
* Canadian Real Estate Investment Trust says debentures will bear interest at a rate of 2.951% per annum and will mature on January 18, 2023
* Canadian Real Estate Investment Trust- net proceeds of offering will be used by creit for repayment of indebtedness and general business purposes Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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THE British pound has more in common with the Colombian peso and the Polish zloty than you may think.
The roller-coaster ride in the exchange rate over the past week - spurred by the latest twists and turns in the Brexit negotiations - underscores a mounting similarity to an
NEW YORK (AP) — She’s once, twice, three times a Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover lady.
Kate Upton is once again gracing the cover of the annual issue, becoming only the fourth woman to do so three times. This year, she’s making the splash with three different covers.
Other women who did the cover three times include Tyra Banks, Heidi Klum and Christie Brinkley, who also is featured in this year’s edition with her two daughters. Elle Macpherson holds the record with five cover appearances.
Other notables in this year’s edition include former cover girl Chrissy Teigen, an expectant mother and athletes including tennis champ Serena Williams and Olympic gold medal gymnast Simone Biles.
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March 29 Pado Corp:
* Says the co formed business alliance with Rizap Group Inc on March 29
* Says the co will offer advertising service to Rizap Group and will acquire more than 500 million yen worth orders from Rizap Group during the business alliance period from April 1, 2017 to March 31, 2018
Source text in Japanese:goo.gl/JgGgW2
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Off first listen, you’d think rapper and songwriter Elvis Brown was all about the cash.
Of course, this is an important factor, but with his debut album Second Coming, Elvis proves there’s much more to it.
The music video for his song “Yummy” opens with a mother figure telling him his cousin received a life sentence. The following visuals show Elvis living the good life, but still facing the isolation that comes with the grind. “I pray that my cousins come home this year,” he raps, “I wish my auntie didn’t cry those tears.” An introspective thought from someone who’s worked with names like Post Malone, TLC, and Trinidad James.
Check out the emotional scenes from “Yummy” below and be sure to listen to Second Coming on all major streaming platforms now!
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April 5 Unitech Ltd
* Clarifies on news item "Unitech MDs arrested by EOW for duping flat buyers"
* Says managing directors of co been taken into custody for delay in delivery of a project
* Co taking appropriate available remedies, in accordance with law
* Co and its officials are fully co-operating with authorities
* Says day to day operations of co fully functional
* There is no fraud committed with any customer Source text: bit.ly/2nWn2JS Further company coverage:
Winning numbers drawn in 'Win 4 Evening' game
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the New York Lottery's "Win 4 Evening" game were:
8-7-7-0, Lucky Sum: 22
(eight, seven, seven, zero; Lucky Sum: twenty-two)
CAPTURED BY A COYOTE Coyote Peterson Finds A Giant Stabbing Cockroach That Smells Like Maple Syrup, And An Array Of Other Creepy Crawlies
Give Coyote two hours in the jungle at night and he'll find a way to get bitten up by a swarm of army ants, make friends with a velvety gecko and have two venomous snakes relax dangerously close to his face.
Woman claiming she was ​raped by waiter taking case to BBB An upstate woman who says she was ​raped and brutalized by a waiter at a Hard Rock Hotel in Mexico is taking a bizarre route to ​justice — complaining to...
Why even businesses with 'A' ratings can't be trusted Don’t be fooled by that A-rating from the Better Business Bureau, a consumer watchdog group warned on Tuesday. Fifteen companies that carried an A-rating from the BBB in 2016 had...
MyPillow downgraded by biz bureau for misleading customers Nothing in life is free — not even pillows. The Better Business Bureau has revoked the accreditation of the MyPillow, a popular “As Seen On TV” product, and downgraded its...
This lingerie startup isn't so cute anymore Adore Me, the subscription lingerie retailer, is not so loved, it turns out. It’s racked up nearly 700 customer complaints and an F rating from the Better Business Bureau. On...
Officials said an Arizona woman was killed after being struck by a self-driving Uber vehicle Monday — an incident believed to be the first of its kind.
The accident caused the company to pause all testing of self-driving vehicles in cities across the country.
Orlando Bloom and Katy Perry broke up about 6 weeks ago and according to People, he’s moved on with Nina Dobrev.
Well, kind of.
They’ve apparently known each other for a while and just started seeing each other romantically, but it’s not exclusive. They went to a party together Saturday night but spent time with other people too. Orlando is enjoying his time being single so they are very casually dating.
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Gibson County Sheriff Paul Thomas says he has addressed an individual accused of scamming local residents of money.
Sheriff Thomas issued a Public Service Announcement on Monday, advising county residents to be aware of a black male and black female traveling in a Ford Crown Victoria with no rear window.
The two were reportedly stopping at houses and scamming people of money, stating they were out of gas, out of food or just got out of the hospital.
Sheriff Thomas said all of the claims were not true, with reports of the individuals stopping at homes in Medina, Cades and other areas.
The Sheriff told the male subject that he would not be allowed to continue taking advantage of county residents, and additional reports would be directed to the District Attorney’s Office.
Anyone who should be approached by a male subject driving this described vehicle, is urged to contact their local police.
The number of bankruptcies in July totaled 58, an increase of 7.4 percent y/y, according to data from the Export Credit Insurance Corporation (KUKE). In month-to-month term, the figure increased by 20.8 percent.
“If we assume a 3.8 percent GDP growth for this year and the increase of net profit margin by 4.4 percent, we anticipate that some 550 companies will file for bankruptcy this year, similar to the levels recorded last year,” KUKE said in a statement.
In the last 12 month period, as many as 562 companies have gone bankrupt.
POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. — Takal Molson and Jermaine Crumpton posted double-doubles and Canisius used a late surge to take a 73-67 victory over Marist on Friday night.
Molson had 21 points and 10 rebounds and Crumpton 18 points and a career-high 16 boards for the Golden Griffins (14-9, 8-2 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference), who bounced back from a loss to Niagara to win for the fifth time in six starts. Isaiah Reese added 21 points. Crumpton's double-double is a career first; Molson's is his second.
The Red Foxes (5-18, 3-8) had led the entire second half, by as many as 11, when Canisius took the lead on Jibreel Faulkner's dunk with 5:35 to go. An 8-0 spurt extended the Griffins' lead to 71-62 with 37 seconds remaining.
Marist outshot Canisius 53 to 35 per cent but had 24 turnovers.
Charlotte Taylor stormed to sixth place and led Great Britain to team gold at the European Cross-Country Championships in Slovakia today (December 10).
The 24 year-old Nene Valley Harrier, who was making her debut for the senior ladies team after being selected on the back of some impressive results in America, carved her way through the field, and was even in contention for an individual medal until her effort took its toll in the final mile.
Eau Claire (WQOW) - Eau Claire may be adding a new bed and breakfast to downtown.
On Monday night, the Eau Claire Plan Commission will hear a proposal to rezone a residential property.
John and Sharyn Moss hope to turn the property at 107 Elizabeth Street in Eau Claire into a bed and breakfast. You may have seen it along the bike trail. The couple submitted an application to the city to open the doors to tourists looking for a place to stay on weekends, holidays and special occasions.
In their proposal, the couple writes they often receive requests for tours of their home and said they would like to share it with the community.
News 18 will have a reporter at Monday night's meeting and will bring you the latest information at 10 p.m.
Monday marked the 121st running of the annual Boston Marathon. But wounds stemming from the 2013 bombings are still open. Four years after the event, Rebekah Gregory, who lost a leg in the attack, is back in the city to launch her memoir. It's called Taking My Life Back.
Lozano was hugely impressive for Mexico in the group stage of the showpiece tournament in Russia.
He netted a fine winner in their opening victory over Germany and his performances have attracted plenty of interest.
Italian outlet TMW report that Arsenal have made an initial move for Lozano.
They claim sources close to the Gunners have made it clear that the club are keen on the 22-year-old.
The winger is under contract in Holland until June 2023 and is currently rated at around £25m.
17:31 Reported News Briefs Iyar 9, 5778 , 24/04/18 Iyar 9, 5778 , 24/04/18 Rabbi Lau: Do not remove your kippah Read more Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi of Israel criticizes suggestion German Jews should not wear kippahs to avoid being attacked. ► ◄ Last Briefs
Argentina are currently sitting outside the World Cup qualification places after a 0-0 draw against Peru last night.
It could have been worse if Manchester United goalkeeper Sergio Romero hadn’t intervened to tip this free-kick over the bar and keep a clean sheet at La Bombonera.
Romero and his team-mates are now sixth in the table, with the top four going to the World Cup and the fifth-placed team going into a playoff.
Argentina are on on 25 points, level on points with last night’s opponents Peru, who are in fifth. Chile and Colombia, in third and fourth, respectively, are both on 26 points.
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ST. LOUIS, MO — If you're traveling this holiday season, on a plane, train or bus do everyone a favor and give the gift of etiquette. Nancy Schnoebelen is here with a refresher course. he's the founder and president of Polished.
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Real Estate Professional magazine is out with its list of Top 200 performing agents in Canada in 2016 and one Sault real estate agent has made the list. The publication's third annual search for Canada's best had a 'mountain of nominees' from across the country, according to REP.
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GREAT FALLS — A 36-year-old Montana man has been sentenced nearly 42 years in prison for producing child pornography while he violently abused a girl several times a week over a period of years.
Timothy Allen Weaver of Dearborn pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual exploitation of children and one count of receiving child pornography. He was sentenced Tuesday by U.S. District Judge Brian Morris in Great Falls.
Federal prosecutors say the Cascade County sheriff’s department was investigating Weaver in August 2016 when a search of his residence turned up child pornography on his computer and other devices. Prosecutors say the images they found indicated he violently abused a girl, including choking her, several times a week between 2011 and 2016.
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16:42 Reported News Briefs Tevet 4, 5777 , 02/01/17 Tevet 4, 5777 , 02/01/17 Highway 6 reopens at Soreq Interchange Northbound lanes of the trans-Israel toll road reopened to traffic, Monday afternoon. They were closed to remove a truck that was stuck in a traffic lane.
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Russian armed forces have launched large-scale military exercises in southern parts of the country, including the Russian-occupied regions in Georgia and the annexed Ukrainian peninsula of Crimea.
The exercises began on March 19, the day after Russia held its presidential election, which incumbent President Vladimir Putin won in a landslide.
News agencies said around 8,000 troops were taking part in the drills, along with multiple rocket launchers, artillery systems, and other weaponry.
Since seizing the Black Sea peninsula in March 2014, Russia has moved to bolster its military presence in Crimea, and held multiple joint exercises with the Southern Military District.
Russian forces also maintain a presence in Abkhazia and South Ossetia, which were seized from Georgia after a short war in 2008.
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Ghana forward Andre Ayew
Ghana players in England will be playing with cautious on Monday as any long-term can wreck their Africa Cup of Nations plans.
As many as four players bound for Gabon for the tournament will be in action in the Premier League and Championship.
Andre Ayew will be involved in West Ham United’s clash at the Olympic Stadium in London against in-form Manchester United.
His younger brother Jordan will be relied upon when Aston Villa travel to Cardiff City in the Championship.
Christian Atsu is set to start for Newcastle United who play Blackburn Rovers on the road.
Barnsley’s Andy Yiadom, who is tipped to be named Ghana’s squad, will be involved against Nottingham Forest.
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) – Police say officers have taken into custody a 34-year-old Oregon State Hospital psychiatric patient who was missing after attending a treatment group in Eugene.
Oregon Health Authority officials say Peace Wickham was found at 9 a.m. Friday and taken to jail before being transferred back to the state hospital.
Wickham was reported missing Thursday when hospital staff members assigned to escort Wickham lost sight of him when he ran from the group.
Wickham was admitted to Oregon State Hospital in November 2016. He was found guilty except for insanity on assault, unlawful possession of a weapon and felon in possession of a restricted weapon charges.
The health authority says the hospital will review the incident to determine what went wrong and to prevent it from happening again.
There are two Blazers players whose college teams are still alive in the NCAA Tournament: Zach Collins (Gonzaga) and Caleb Swanigan (Purdue). How's your bracket looking? ¯_(ツ)_/¯
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CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson’s starting backcourt of Marquise Reed and Shelton Mitchell is returning for one more season.
Reed, the Tigers leading scoring last season, and Mitchell both announced they have withdrawn from the NBA draft and will play one more year with the Tigers.
Reed averaged 15.8 points while Mitchell had a career-best 12.2 points a game this past season in helping Clemson (25-10) reach the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament. It was the Tigers first NCAA trip since 2011.
Reed and Mitchell, Clemson’s point guard, both entered the draft last month. Neither hired an agent making them eligible to return. It also means the core of this year’s NCAA team is back with the guards joining forward Elijah Thomas next season.
Clemson coach Brad Brownell says having Reed and Mitchell back gives the Tigers one of the better backcourts in the Atlantic Coast Conference.
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The 29th annual gala BEAM benefit dog night will be held on Sunday, July 8 ​at Kilkenny Dog Track​.
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First race on the night will be at 7.30pm and prizes include a mini-hotel break for two​, tickets for the Galway Races​, All-Ireland Semi Final tickets plus numerous other great prizes​.
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Prince kept dozens of prescription painkillers stashed in various rooms in his house, it emerged on Monday, as police continue their investigation into how the singer obtained the powerful opioid fentanyl that killed him.
Some of the pills were disguised in over-the-counter bottles for aspirin or vitamins. Others were labelled with prescriptions made out in the name of his aide, Kirk Johnson.
The bottles were found in his bedroom, dressing room and laundry, after the singer was found dead in the lift of his Minnesota home, Paisley Park.
Coroners said that the cause of the 57-year-old’s death, on April 21 last year, was an overdose of fentanyl, which is often used to manufacture counterfeit pills sold on the black market as oxycodone and other pain relievers. Prince, a Jehovah’s Witness, was famously clean living but suffered from a long-term hip complaint.
Cavanagh predicts plenty of surprises from the Red Hands in his swansong 14 June 2017
Tyrone's Sean Cavanagh celebrates.
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Tyrone have a trick or two up their sleeve as they prepare to take on Donegal in Sunday's Ulster SFC semi-final at Clones.
That's according to their long-serving captain Sean Cavanagh who takes exception to the commonly held view that the Red Hands' game plan is rooted in negativity.
“We might surprise a few people, just put it like that, as the summer goes on,” he predicted when speaking to The Irish News.
“I don't think people have us read right, we're not just the way they believe we are.
“They think we are this team that can only play a certain way. I believe we have much more flexibility than that – and I imagine it will come to the fore at some point...”
SURPRISE, AZ - 163rd Avenue is closed for an unknown amount of time at Grand Avenue following a serious crash involving a truck and a train.
Surprise Fire officials say two people were injured in the wreck, one with serious injuries and the other had minor injuries.
163rd Avenue at Grand will be closed for a significant amount of time due to an injury accident. Please use alternate routes. Thank you! — Surprise Police Dept (@Surprise_PD) February 3, 2018
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Emergency response vehicles gather at Great Lakes Dragaway on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017, near Union Grove, Wis. Three men were shot and killed during an auto racing event at the facility, a Wisconsin sheriff said. Kenosha County Sheriff David Beth said authorities responded around 7 p.m. after receiving reports about shots being fired. The three men were shot by another man at point-blank range near a food vendor, Beth said at a news conference Sunday night. No suspects were arrested and no one else was injured. Kenosha News via AP Terry Flores
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The Butler Twp. supervisors voted to award the site work contract for the new township municipal complex to M&J Excavation in the amount of $860,800 during their regular monthly Tuesday evening.
The new complex will be located near Route 309 in the CAN DO Corporate Center. A groundbreaking ceremony was held at the site Wednesday.
Other business
The supervisors also:
■ Promoted Thomas Gottstein to the position of senior equipment operator, effective June 5, with salary in accordance with the agreement between the township and AFSCME.
■ Approved Entech Engineering’s proposal in the amount of $6,200 to upgrade the geographic information system for the wastewater department.
■ Adopted a resolution calling on the state to amend the Covered Device Recycling Act of 2010.
■ Noted that parking lot paving at the softball field was completed recently.
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Chaos during ODM meeting at a hotel in Kakamega. [Chrispen Sechere, Standard]
An ODM meeting at a hotel in Kakamega town on Tuesday ended in disarray after chaos erupted between some members and party officials.
A section of the party officials claimed said they had not been consulted by the party national office before organising the meeting, whose agenda they claimed was suspect.
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The ODM task force led by Japheth Okala, met opposition from grassroots leadership and the officials were forced to call off the meeting prematurely.
The task force was in Kakamega to collect views from members over future party elections.
The meeting was interrupted by rowdy youth who questioned why organisers were "doing it in secrecy".
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WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is moving to repeal the centerpiece of former President Barack Obama’s efforts to slow global warming, seeking to ease restrictions on greenhouse gas emissions from coal-fired power plants.
In a plan expected to be made public soon, the Environmental Protection Agency declares that an Obama-era rule exceeded federal law by setting emissions standards that power plants could not reasonably meet.
The Associated Press obtained a copy of the 43-page document.
The proposed rule would make good on President Donald Trump’s campaign pledge to unravel Obama’s efforts to curb global warming.
The EPA won’t prescribe an immediate replacement for the plan, but will seek public comment on whether to curb climate-warming emissions from coal and natural gas power plants.
The plan was first reported by Bloomberg News.
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TRENTON, Tenn.–Teams honor fallen Marshall shooting victims as Peabody comes back to defeat TCA late, 70-58.
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- On the first day of training camp, the Cleveland Cavaliers started seeing signs of the old Derrick Rose, as Tristan Thompson called one of his finishes at the basket "Kyrie (Irving) filet."
Irving is gone, in Boston after a blockbuster trade, but those whirling layups remain -- thanks to Rose.
In the second quarter of the Cavs' preseason game against Indiana, Rose darted to the basket, hung in the air and spun the ball off the glass while his teammates admired from the bench.
For Rose, it was one of his five made baskets during a 15-point first half.
The Wave 5 contractors, with Gary and Jo Fenner at front - telling their story of unpaid work for the highway.
The Wave 5 contractors, with Gary and Jo Fenner at front - telling their story of unpaid work for the highway. Adam Hourigan
THE NSW Opposition has launched a petition to support a group of Pacific Highway contractors recover $7.3million in unpaid invoices following a company collapse.
The ALP candidate for the seat of Clarence, Trent Gilbert, said the petition was aimed at getting the NSW Government to do the right thing by the contractors and ensure they are properly paid for their work.
Mr Gilbert said the onus was on the government since it failed to put in place recommendations of the 2012 Collins Inquiry, which would have ensured contractors were paid.
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WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is recommending ways to loosen the rules governing the U.S. stock, bond and derivatives markets, proposing a rollback of a variety of tougher requirements adopted in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis.
The 220-page report, prepared by the Treasury Department, argues that numerous rules enforced by such agencies as the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission need to be changed to promote stronger economic growth.
The report, called for by an executive order President Trump issued in February, was the second the administration has done laying out its vision for easing regulations imposed by the 2010 Dodd-Frank Act, which the administration believes went too far and has hurt economic growth. The first report in June dealt with banking regulations.
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) - Residents of an apartment complex in Fort Lauderdale were evacuated after a hazmat crew found a gas leak, Saturday morning.
Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue responded to the scene at the Madison Apartments near West Sunrise Boulevard and Northwest 27th Avenue, just after 11 a.m., after residents said they smelled gas in the neighborhood.
The hazmat crew found a 1,000-gallon propane tank leaking. They quickly replaced a faulty valve.
No one was hurt.
Residents were later allowed to returned to their homes.
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* Qtrly revenue S$592.3 million versus S$590.9 million a year ago
* Qtrly net profit S$73.1 million versus S$92.8 million a year ago
* Based on current outlook, we maintain guidance on our group's 2017 service revenue to be at about 2016's level
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MIAMI SHORES, Fla. - A thief was captured on surveillance video burglarizing an SUV in Miami Shores, authorities said.
The burglary happened about 2:15 a.m. Monday in the 200 block of Northwest 93rd Street.
Police said the thief, who appears to be a teenager, entered the victim's SUV through an unlocked passenger-side door and ransacked the vehicle.
He stole several items belonging to the victim, police said.
Anyone with information about the thief's identity is asked to call Miami Shores police Detective P. Cazzola at 305-759-2468 or Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-8477.
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NORTH PORT, Fla. -- Police are now investigating how a K9 dog got loose and was found dead after going missing from his handler's home.
The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office reported over the weekend that a K9 officer named Edo was missing from the area of Cranberry Avenue and Tamiami Trail since Saturday evening. That's near the Port Charlotte/North Port border.
Monday, they announced that Edo was found deceased in North Port, in the woods near the intersection of Cranberry Avenue and Velvet Lane, about a mile from where he was last seen.
“We are overwhelmed by the support we have received from the community while searching for K9 Edo, both in North Port and Charlotte County,” stated Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell. “This was not the outcome we had hoped for, and our thoughts and prayers are with the handler and his family at this time.”
North Port Police are continuing their investigation into this incident.
K9 Edo has served the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office for two years.
SEOUL, May 2 Daily net trading in shares on South Korea's main stock exchange by three major categories of investors as of 0742 GMT, in billions of South Korean won (a negative figure indicates net selling): FOREIGNERS INSTITUTIONS RETAIL May 2 133.6 -45.0 -130.1 ^April 28 -15.1 -354.8 339.9 April 27 13.3 -158.7 154.9 April 26 298.4 76.8 -368 April 25 651.6 -281.0 -367.8 April 24 338.1 -72.4 -249.5 April 21 242.5 89.9 -316.5 April 20 76.3 223.6 -276.1 April 19 -225.1 110.4 116.0 April 18 11.4 38.5 -48.2 April 17 -111.7 266.6 -160.9 April 14 -73.5 22.8 44.4 April 13 -1.1 104.2 -113.8 April 12 79.1 -104.8 24.8 April 11 -126.6 97.8 31.4 Month to date 133.6 -45.0 -130.1 Year to date 6.390.1 -5,212.7 -3,572.7 ^ April 28 figures revised. ($1 = 1,128.7300 won) (Reporting by Yuna Park)
A Washington state man has recovered a stolen American flag that belonged to his son who was killed in Afghanistan.
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WHITE SWAN, Wash. — A Washington state man has recovered a stolen American flag that belonged to his son who was killed in Afghanistan.
Two months after pleading for help on social media, Shawn Marceau tells the Yakima Herald-Republic that he went to his son’s gravesite Tuesday and found the flag folded in front of the headstone.
Marceau says the flag is sentimental to him because his son, Marine Lance Cpl. Joe Jackson, had it over his bed before he went out on his last patrol.
Jackson was 22 when he was killed April 24, 2011 by an improvised bomb while conducting combat operations in Helmand province of Afghanistan. The flag was signed by Marines in Jackson’s platoon.
The flag and other items were stolen in April when someone broke into Marceau’s truck.
SALT LAKE CITY — The Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah is among 21 institutions across the United States to receive a $5,000 grant from the St. Baldrick’s Foundation to support summer fellowships.
The foundation, based in California, is the largest private funder of childhood cancer research grants. Each grant will support medical school and college students who spend a summer working in a pediatric oncology setting to complete a research project under the leadership of a pediatric oncology expert.
According to the foundation, less than 4 percent of all federal cancer research funding is allocated to pediatric cancer, making this specialty less sought after by aspiring researchers. The foundation, which funded $24.1 million research grants in 2016, aims to change that by supporting and inspiring some of the best scientific minds to focus on a career in childhood cancer research.
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This is a lovely little example being one of the last series, of the now rare iconic, Fiat 128 3P Berlinetta hatchbacks, that we purchased directly from the Son in Law, in Treviso Italy, of the original first elderly gentleman owner, who was born in 1927, who had the car from new, then it was transferred to his daughter in 2012
In its original Blue coloured paintwork, that had been refreshed, in her ownership but retaining its original Blue Vinyl interior, and black perforated Vinyl headliner.
Having only covered just over 50.000kms, in its lightly used life, it drives and performs extremely well, being powered by its, 1100cc Single overhead cam engine through a four speed manual gearbox, running on the original Fiat steel sports style wheels.
Now it is here in the UK, it has been though its MOT and also now, registered onto, as she has just come eligible for an Historic tax exempt age-related registration.
Lawmakers: Volkswagen settlement funds should aid transit
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — State lawmakers from upstate New York say a portion of the state's legal settlement with Volkswagen over its diesel emissions cheating should go to purchase electric buses for upstate transit agencies.
Democratic Assemblywoman Patricia Fahy of Albany and other lawmakers are scheduled to discuss their proposal Wednesday at the state Capitol. The group suggested the idea of using the money for electric buses in a letter to Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo sent last week.
The state received nearly $128 million in the legal settlement, which came after officials determined the company cheated on diesel emission tests.
On the morning after the deadliest terrorist attack on New York since Sept. 11, 2001, the president’s public comments were based not on information from high-level briefings but on the chatter of cable news commentators providing incomplete facts. FoxNews.com
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On behalf of Brighter Hope Christian Fellowship Church, we would like to extend an invitation to you to join us at our Wellness and Health Fair to be held on Saturday, October 7, 2017. Our theme will be “Fall Into Health!” Our primary goal is to create a health fair designed to improve lives through education. By creating a healthier, more informed church and community, everyone wins! Our ultimate purpose for conducting this health fair is to: *Increase health awareness by providing health screenings, activities, materials, demonstrations, and information;
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*Increase awareness of local, state, and national health services and resources; This is an opportunity for members of the surrounding communities to receive a variety of health and wellness information that can have a positive impact on their lifestyles.
Mattis says training, assisting to remain core mission of forces in Afghanistan
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US Secretary of Defense James Mattis said in a statement on Wednesday the core mission of the US-led forces in Afghanistan would remain the same, Sputnik reported.
"Our core mission will remain the same: to train, advise and assist Afghan forces. We are there to help defeat a common enemy and ensure Afghan forces can safeguard the future of their country," the statement said.
Earlier on Wednesday, Mattis testified at a US Senate hearing and said senior officials were outlining a new US strategy for Afghanistan.
The defense secretary added that he would be able to brief Congress on the details of the new Afghanistan policy within weeks.
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YOUNGSTERS will be given the opportunity to kickstart a career in coding.
Code Club is launching at Gosport Discovery Centre, taking place every Monday from 4-5pm for children between the ages of nine and 11.
The club will take children through the basics of coding with Scratch, HTML, CSS and Python.
Code Club is a national initiative of volunteer-led coding clubs for young people.
To reserve a free space people can call (023) 9252 3463.
For more information about Code Club and the projects available, people can go to codeclub.org.uk.
Former Florida Gov. and Sen. Bob Graham will be featured speaker at League of Women Voters luncheon in Cape Canaveral. Former Florida Gov. Graham to speak in Cape Canaveral Former Florida Gov. and Sen. Bob Graham will be featured speaker at League of Women Voters luncheon in Cape Canaveral.
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The Interstate 15 Express Lanes will be closed intermittently at night for the next 12 weeks for SANDAG to still install new signs that will more clearly display who can use the lanes.
The agency's recent research showed that the existing signage is difficult to read and confusing for drivers about who can use the lanes, the estimated travel times to upcoming freeway connectors and real-time FasTrak toll rates.
With input from commuters, SANDAG said the new signs will address these issues.
SANDAG has started installing the new signs on Thursday starting on the northbound lanes in Kearney Mesa. The installations are done between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. to minimize impacts to traffic, the agency said.
Drivers can expect lane closures during those times. Regular toll rates still apply during the installation window, SANDAG said.
No changes will be made to rules regarding who can use the Express Lanes nor the toll charges, the agency said.
Ben Affleck just updated fans in a new interview that he may actually not direct the upcoming standalone Batman film, now titled The Batman.
“That’s the idea,” the 44-year-old actor told The Guardian when asked if he would be directing. “But it’s not a set thing and there’s no script. If it doesn’t come together in a way I think is really great I’m not going to do it.”
A few months ago, Ben also said the film had not yet been written.
“We’re still working on it, and I’m not happy enough with it yet to actually go out there and make a Batman movie, for which I have the highest of standards, I would say,” Ben said. “That’s something that would have to pass a very high bar for me. It’s not just like, ‘Yeah, that might be fun, let’s go try this out.’”
Ben‘s next appearance as Batman will come in the Justice League movie, in theaters on November 17, 2017.
March 30 Razor Energy Corp
* Razor Energy Corp. provides an operations update, announces 2017 capital budget and guidance, and 2016 year-end results
* For fiscal 2017, board has approved a capital expenditure budget of $13.0 million
* Sees 2017 funds flow from operations $8.4 million
* Sees 2017 oil equivalent average daily production of 3,250 boepd
* Razor Energy - intends to continue to pursue value-driven acquisitions, including consolidation of land positions within co's existing project areas
* Razor Energy - expects acquisitions to include targeting potential opportunities in complementary shallow, light oil, horizons within Alberta core region Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Will Power persevered in the brutally hot Indy 500 to take his first win in the big race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Jerry Perez has the story, but here's a look at some shots of Power from the weekend.
Colonel Lawrence Wilkerson, former chief of staff at the State Department, responds to the resignation of Michael Flynn as National Security Advisor.
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Welinski was promoted from AHL San Diego on Monday, Eric Stephens of The Orange County Register reports.
Welinski will be making his NHL debut after notching 17 points in 21 outings in the minors this season. The University of Minnesota-Duluth product spent all of 2016-17 with the Gulls following his four-year collegiate career. How long the 24-year-old remains in the NHL is likely tied to the health of Hampus Lindholm (upper body).
April 22 (Reuters) - Andrew Landry built a big lead and held on for his first PGA Tour victory, a two-stroke triumph at the Texas Open in San Antonio on Sunday.
Texas-born Landry, who lives in nearby Austin, birdied the first three holes after starting the day tied for the lead with fellow American Zach Johnson.
In his 32nd start on tour, Landry parred the final seven holes to finish at 17-under 271 at TPC San Antonio while Trey Mullinax and Sean O'Hair tied for second on 15 under.
Mullinax's hopes diminished when he chunked a pitch shot at the 17th hole, failing to clear a bunker between his ball and the hole.
The resulting bogey gave Landry the gift of a two-shot lead heading to the par-five 18th.
(Reporting by Andrew Both in Cary, North Carolina, editing by Ed Osmond)
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“Just watched Marr Show. Fantastic work from Emma Barnett. Showed no sign of nerves at all and did a brilliant job of questioning the politicians, in a way they may not have been expecting. It worked. A great contrast to the indulgent, Remainer wankfest on Peston On Sunday today.”
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Police are asking for the public’s help in finding Sophie, a blue-nosed Staffordshire Terrier puppy stolen from a Wilton Manors home.
Sophie was taken Thursday when a man smashed a window and went into an apartment in the 900 block of Northeast 26th Street. He also took other items from the residence.
The man was seen on surveillance video waking Sophie from the apartment toward Wilton Drive.
Sophie has white paws, weighs about 43 pounds and is friendly, said Officer Jennifer Bickhardt, a Wilton Manors police spokeswoman.
The dog also has health needs.
“Sophie has a medical condition where medication is needed and it is extremely important that she is returned to her owner,” Bickhardt said in a news release.
Authorities ask anyone with information regarding Sophie’s whereabouts to call Detective David Turner at 954-390-2165, e-mail dturner@wmpd.org or call Broward County Crime Stoppers at 954- 493-8477.
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Radio 702 | Radio 702 presenter Karima Brown speaks Sahlulele Luzipo, the chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Mineral Resources, about their investigation into what happened under Mosebenzi Zwane.
JOHANNESBURG - In June 2017, Parliament directed four committees, Home Affairs, Mineral Resources, Public Enterprises and Transport, to urgently investigate allegations of state capture involving Cabinet ministers.
Radio 702 presenter Karima Brown speaks Sahlulele Luzipo, the chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Mineral Resources, about their investigation into what happened under Mosebenzi Zwane.
“We’re a bit worried about our pace,” Luzipo says.
For more information listen to the audio above.
VANCOUVER — A woman who says her ex-husband harassed her online for years told a B.C. Supreme Court jury that she was willing to try anything to get him to stop.
Patrick Fox faces two charges, including criminal harassment, over online communications and publications regarding his ex-wife Desiree Capuano.
She told the court in Vancouver that one of the ways she addressed the harassment was by "giving it back" with insults or sarcasm in her replies to Fox's emails.
A number of emails from Capuano were read in court, including some where she calls Fox an "impotent child," insults his intelligence and says Fox's actions portray him as a "stalker ex-boyfriend."
Capuano said the emails from Fox were like a daily beating and at some point, she felt like she could no longer take it.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has announced the closure today of KY-534 in Graves County.
The section of roadway will be closed near the five-mile marker to allow a cross drain to be replaced.
This work is in the Symsonia area just South of KY-348.
Crews plan to start the work around 8:00 today with traffic to re-open around 3:30 this afternoon.
The Public Works Department (PWD) of Delhi on Wednesday published a WhatsApp number and an email address through which citizens can send complaints or information about water-logging in the national capital.
People can send complaints to 8130188222 or email them to monsoondelhi2017@gmail.com and even send them to PWD office address, till June 30.
In Delhi, roads and drains are maintained by the three municipal corporations and the PWD.
To avoid any blame game in preparatory works to prevent water-logging, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia had earlier said that a joint committee of Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and PWD officials has been formed.
Locations which were water-logged in the past have been identified and desalting work is being carried out.
A man who had been found mentally incompetent for his case to proceed and waiting for months for a bed at the Utah State Hospital died last week after injuring himself in the Weber County Jail in February. Matthew Ryan Hall, 31, of Ogden, was in jail after pleading guilty as part of a deal with prosecutors to disarming an officer of an energy device, a third-degree felony, and misdemeanor charges of assaulting an officer, attempted assault by a prisoner and interference with an arresting officer.
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Uranus smells like farts.
Don't laugh, it's science.
A new study suggests clouds in the planet's atmosphere are composed of hydrogen sulfide, the molecule that makes rotten eggs smell so bad.
But how did experts sniff out this new info from roughly 1.6 billion miles away?
Using a spectrometer on NASA's Gemini telescope in Hawaii, researchers observed Uranus' cloud cover. That's where they spotted the signature of hydrogen sulfide.
Experts say if anyone were to go to Uranus, they wouldn't have to endure the stench. Suffocation and minus 200-degree atmospheric conditions would likely kill them first.
You may have noticed a few costume changes happening in the upper left of your screen here on our site. (Go ahead, take a look.) That's right, we're playing dress up with the CNET logo. Today, obviously, it's dressed up for Valentine's Day, but in the last few months it's been dolled up for holidays (you know the World Series is a holiday, right?) and geeked out for Star Trek.
Sure, maybe it's not a wholly original idea -- I mean, the folks over at Google have done this once or twice -- but imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, right? Plus it's fun to come up with and design these "costumes" so why stop now.
Which is the point of this peek behind the curtain: We want to hear your ideas! We have a few things in the pipeline, like St. Patty's Day and Earth Day (you get the picture), but we would love to hear your feedback and get your input. Check out some of our favorite below, and leave an idea in the comments.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Phoenix Mills Ltd
* Phoenix Mills Limited and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board acquire site to develop high-quality retail destination
* Says land parcel in Pune acquired for INR 1.61 billion through Island Star Mall Developers Source text - bit.ly/2wIikTZ Further company coverage:
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A 92-year-old World War II veteran who has terminal cancer got to celebrate his life with loved ones at his own wake in Michigan.
The Detroit Free Press reports that a living wake was held Sunday at the Walter F. Bruce VFW Post for Johnny Wearing, who was able to say thanks and goodbye to his loved ones.
The Detroit native learned about three weeks ago that he has very little time to live because of the liver cancer he's been fighting for years. His friend Matthew Seely decided to set aside funds that would've typically been earmarked for a memorial luncheon and organize the celebration instead.
Along with family, attendees included Wearing's friends from the Barbershop Quartet Society and children of his fellow WWII bomber crew members.
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ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The first law enforcement officer in the U.S. ever to be charged with a terrorism offence is again scheduled for trial.
Jury selection begins Monday afternoon in federal court in Alexandria, Virginia, in the case against Nicholas Young, who was a police officer in the region's Metro system when he was arrested last year in a government sting.
Prosecutors say Young bought nearly $250 in gift cards he intended for the Islamic State group, giving the cards to an individual who turned out to be an FBI source.
Young's lawyers say the sting amounts to entrapment after their client was under surveillance for six years.
Documents show Young had been under surveillance since 2010.
A Dollar General store is not coming to Millville, for now. The Daily Journal reports that the city’s Planning Board rejected a proposal for a new Dollar General that would be located at West Main Street and Carmel Road. The vote on the application was tied at 3-3; that means the approval was not granted. The issue may go to State court.
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Just last week we were worried that Jack Pearson (Milo Ventimiglia) was too perfect of a man on This Is Us, and tonight, his flawless facade started to fall apart a bit. Turns out his support of his wife going on tour with her band was not exactly unwavering, and the resulting fight between Jack and Rebecca (Mandy Moore) almost made Jack unappealing, for once.
At first, to Rebecca, he acted as if everything were great. He was happy to play single parent for a month while she went on tour, and was even joking that he has met their kids before and knows a little bit about how to take care of them. Then, Jack unleashed his real feelings to Miguel (Jon Huertas).
"How the hell is she going on tour?" he wondered. "I mean, I could deal with the piano bar a couple nights a week, but a tour? I mean, who does she think she is, Janice Freakin' Joplin?"
We're already halfway through February and spring will be here before we know it. Of course, one of the best parts of spring is the fashion! Chelsea's Boutique in Sioux Falls is launching some hot new pieces for spring to help give your wardrobe a makeover.
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Jerome Valeska invites you to burn it all down in this certifiably insane trailer for GOTHAM in April.
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Jon Langford's (Mekons, Waco Brothers) latest solo project "Jon Langford's Four Lost Souls" was recorded in Muscle Shoals Alabama by legendary producer Norbert Putnam and features a collaboration with vocalists Tawny Newsome and Bethany Thomas on a whole brace of new Langford songs.
Jon was originally the drummer for the punk band The Mekons when it formed at the University of Leeds in 1977, but he later took up the guitar as other band members left. Since the mid-1980s he has been one of the leaders in incorporating folk and country music into punk rock. He has released a number of solo recordings as well as recordings wit
Residents of the Algonquin neighborhood say the shooting stemmed from an argument between three women and ended with one opening fire. We're told one of the women shot died at the scene while the other was taken to the hospital with serious injuries.
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Jack Morris is going to Cooperstown.
This turned ugly.
FOOTBALL!!!
The NFL and their teams still don’t care one bit about player safety.
The woman accused of killing her infant daughter has been sentenced.
In November of 2016 Emmet County Sheriff’s Office investigators were called to McLaren Hospital in Petoskey for the report of an infant death.
The child, Isabella Rae Powrozek, who was less than a month old, was found unresponsive while in her mother’s care.
Deputies arrested the mother, 32-year-old Lisa Rae Bryan.
In March Bryan pled guilty to the charge of involuntary manslaughter as a habitual offender, second offense.
Now she has been sentenced to a minimum of 10-years and a maximum of 22 1/2 years in prison.
Several buildings on Queen Mary Road had to be evacuated following a gas leak Monday morning.
According to police chief Philippe Pichet’s Twitter account, it’s was a major evacuation of buildings between Décarie Blvd. and Mountain-Sights Ave., not far from the Snowdon métro station.
Around 12:30 p.m., police announced that the gas leak had been sealed and that the security perimeter was being lifted.
Crisco, Dez and Ryan: You Laugh You Lose™ – Dez vs. Rudy 12/11/17
Crisco, Dez and Ryan: You Laugh You Lose™ – Dez vs. Rudy 12/11/17 Every Monday we see who has the worst Dad Jokes on Crisco, Dez and Ryan!
The former rugby star opened up on his new life as a father-of-two and how his girls are getting along.
Speaking about how his eldest daughter took the arrival of the two-week old sister, he told Hello Magazine: "She is very happy to a big sister, she is happy about that”.
He also explained Zara and him, who have been married since 2011, didn’t spoilt Mia with gifts amid the arrival of Lena, a trick often used by parents to help new siblings adjust.
But presents didn’t fail to come as well wishers wlecomed the latest addition to the Royal Family – Lena is the Queen's seventh greatgrandchild.
Mr Tindall said: "We are lucky that people that have sent Lena a present have also thought about Mia, so she is getting stuff to open as well.”
The Government has been accused of pursuing an anti-Donegal policy with its national rural funding programme
Pat the Cope Gallagher made the comments as it emerged that Donegal recieved just 1% of the national allocation of CLAR funding under the Safety Measures and Play Area Programme
CLAR targets funding to areas of population decline and areas in need of improvement, infrastructural improvement and rural neglect.
Pat the Cope says it is shameful that Donegal received just 49 thousand in funding for a pot of over 4.9 million euro – he says new Chief Whip Joe McHugh should be doing more……….
Survivor tales to drive healthy living
Abbott's campaign uses real-life stories to convey its promise of creating breakthrough products
Abbott's campaign uses real-life stories to convey its promise of creating breakthrough products
Global health care major Abbott’s latest campaign has taken a departure from the typical advertising where pharma companies adopt a problem-solving approach to highlight a product. Instead, the campaign titled “Life. To the fullest”, goes on to celebrate the possibilities and joy of living healthy lives. The television commercial (TVC) captures stories of triumph with first-person account of individuals overcoming personal health crises like heart attack, diabetes, vertigo and cancer. In one frame, we see a girl with vertigo going in for bungee jumping. In ...
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Tuck Dunkin of the Kansas Wine and Spirit Wholesalers Association speaks Tuesday in opposition of House Bill 2282, a bill that would allow convenience and grocery retailers to begin selling wine and full-strength beer, during a hearing with the House Commerce, Labor and Economic Development Committee. Aaron Rosenhow, owner of Vern's Retail Liquor in Topeka, tells the House Commerce, Labor and Economic Development committee Tuesday afternoon that passing House Bill 2282, a bill that would allow certain businesses to sell more than 3.2 percent beer, along with wine and full-strength beer, could potentially put him, along with many others, out of business.
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Katie Holmes and Irina Shayk stepped out for a unique opera performance in Italy!
The duo attended the opening night of the annual Intimissimi On Ice performance on Friday evening (October 6) in Verona, Italy
The spectacular performance combines world renown ice skaters and celebrated opera singers like Andrea Bocelli.
“So happy to be In Verona ❤ Just arrived for #IntimissimiOnIce…me and mama can’t wait!” Irina wrote on her Instagram.
Katie took to her own Instagram to share a video of Andrea performing, writing, “I am in awe… #andreabocelli #verona”
FYI: Irina is wearing Alexandre Vauthier couture.
Littering leads police to drugs and gun
STRATFORD, Conn. (AP) — A person who littered in Connecticut led police to discover a slew of drugs and a loaded gun.
The New Haven Register reports Stratford police patrolling the area by a hotel saw someone throw a plastic bottle out a passenger side window. Officers pulled the car over and spotted a crack-smoking pipe on the floor. The driver and three passengers were ordered out of the car.
Police found a loaded handgun beneath a black face mask, heroin and bags of crack cocaine.
Driver 32-year-old Matthew Prosnick, 28-year-old Edwin Gonzalez, 26-year-old Isaiah Gonzalez and 44-year-old Tanya Serrano were all arrested on drug and gun charges. They're each being held in lieu of a $250,000 bond. Attorneys for the four could not be immediately identified.
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Ex-employees claim wrongful firing, but company says their actions led to dangerous situation at northern B.C. mine
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A Los Angeles 14-year-old male student was arrested and cited Monday, Feb. 19, on suspicion of making making an online threat that he would shoot “up a school worse than Florida” after an Ontario resident saw the social media posting and reported it. police said.
The threat was made Sunday via a group chat on Instagram Live, an Ontario police news release said. The student attends school in Los Angeles and the only connection to Ontario was the reporting party, who was involved in the chat before alerting police.
Ontario detectives contacted the boy Monday at a laundromat in Los Angeles, where he was with his mother, the release said. He was interviewed — during which he admitted making the statement — and was arrested before being released to his parents.
The juvenile had no access to weapons, the release said.
Texas bomber strikes against with deadly attack The West Australian
Neighbourhoods are in lockdown and residents are being warned to stay away from suspicious packages.
Obi Okeke, See Nigerian Guy Who Helped Gucci Mane Buy N216m Ferrari
Obi Okeke Buys Gucci Mane’s N216m Ferrari. The US Rapper is The First owner of The Ferrari 812 Superfast, and Nigeria’s Obi Okeke made that possible.
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The U.S. Navy says its planned fleet of 160 Boeing EA-18G Growlers is enough for now, but several factors could see that number increase.... More
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– The fourth “Beijing – ASEAN culture journey” exchange programme took place in Hanoi on February 14.The event was jointly held by the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO) and the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC).It featured musical instrument performances, a photo exhibition on Beijing, and a show on intangible cultural heritage handicraft products.Yu Fan, head of the Chinese delegation to the event, said the exchange helps increase mutual understanding and cooperation between Beijing and Hanoi in the fields of culture and tourism.The programme was first held in Beijing in 2014. It has been successfully organised in Laos, Cambodia, Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, Indonesia and Thailand over the past three years and received warm applause from local people.-VNA
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Once a pristine Thai paradise, mass tourism has exhausted the secluded bay made world famous by the Leonardo DiCaprio movie "The Beach."
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Now it's to get some respite from the daily influx of dozens of boats and thousands of visitors unsuccessfully scrambling for an unspoiled view of glistening white sands and emerald waters.
Maya Bay on Phi Phi Leh Island in the Andaman Sea will close to tourists for four months from Friday to give its coral reefs and sea life a chance to recover from an onslaught that began nearly two decades ago.
Thai authorities have promoted unfettered tourism but now claim to be striving to balance profit and conservation. They say the closure will happen every year.
Alex Jones presents a video compilation that George Soros has been trying to bury ever since its release.
Welcome to today's Leicester City live blog.
We will bring you the latest Foxes news throughout Wednesday.
Boss Claude Puel has already made one signing so far this summer, landing Portugal international Ricardo Pereira - and we will keep you up to date with any fresh developments on the transfer front.
We will continue to keep a close eye on the future of star man Riyad Mahrez amid reports Premier League champions Manchester City hope to complete a deal for the Algeria international this week.
If anything happens at the King Power Stadium, you will hear all about it right here.
So join us throughout the day to make sure you don't miss anything.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Soros Fund Management:
* Soros Fund Management dissolves share stake in Tesla Inc - SEC filing
* Soros Fund Management dissolves share stake in Pfizer Inc
* Soros Fund Management dissolves share stake in ConocoPhillips
* Soros Fund Management: Change in holdings are as of June 30, 2017 and compared with the previous quarter ended as of March 31, 2017 Source text for quarter ended June 30, 2017: (bit.ly/2uDCtgE) Source text for quarter ended March 31, 2017 (bit.ly/2pQ4JVX) Further company coverage:
BOSTON (WHDH) — Transit Police are looking for a man who is accused of destroying property at South Station.
Transit Police said the vandalism happened at Sept. 18 at around 6:30 a.m.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Transit Police at 617-222-1050.
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Half Round Braid - Advanced Kumihimo
Tuesday Oct 24th 6pm – 9pm
This pattern produces a beautiful flat braid with one side being slightly rounded. An interesting chevron pattern runs down the center. It works best with wider threads, yarns and ribbons. This braid can be very effectively embellished with beads after braiding. Make a key chain or necklace using this technique. We will use 2 colors of nylon cord. Pre-requisite: Intro to Kumihimo. We will make a necklace so time does not allow teaching basic principles. Materials provided by instructor include: Braiding material; Keychain handout; end caps; bail. Materials fee $6.00 for a keychain OR $10.00 for necklace. Materials to bring: Kumihimo disk, glue, weight, bobbins (from basic class)
Class: 3 hours; limited to 8 Appropriate for ages 13+
Class Fee $35
Price: $35 plus supply fee
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Tempus Applied Solutions Holdings Inc :
* Tempus applied solutions to acquire ex-royal air force air-to-air refueling aircraft
* Entered into a definitive purchase agreement for acquisition of 6 Lockheed l-1011s formerly owned by RAF of UK
* Aircraft to be acquired utilizing TMPS common shares; expects to issue to seller about 6.7 million shares at $0.52/share​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
NASHVILLE (AP) - The Tennessee Treasury Department says it returned a record of almost 42,000 claims of unclaimed property in the 2016 budget year.
The department says the claims amount to more than $34 million returned last year, with an average claim of $817. The total of almost 42,000 claims is a 28 percent increase over the previous year.
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Unclaimed property is money that businesses and organizations turned over to the state when they can't find the owner. The can include stocks, bonds, gift certificates, checks, unclaimed wages, refunds, life insurance annuities and more. It does not account for real estate or physical items.
Currently, there is $789.2 million in unclaimed property that has not been returned.
The agency attributed the increase in claims to the unclaimed property website, www.ClaimIt.gov.
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White House officials believe that chief of staff John Kelly's personal cellphone was compromised, potentially as long ago as December, according to three U.S. government officials.
The discovery raises concerns that hackers or foreign governments may have had access to data on Kelly's phone while he was secretary of Homeland Security and after he joined the West Wing.
Our Tollywood beauties are not only talented actresses but also gorgeously stylish. On the one hand, they mesmerize us with their acting skills and on the other hand, they woo us by sharing their fashionable looks on their social media handle like Twitter. By their fashion sense and attitude, they simply turn heads in style.
Here we have compiled six stylish looks of six divas of Bengali film industry namely Mimi Chakraborty, Nusrat Jahan, Tonushree Chakraborty, Srabanti Chatterjee, Koushani Mukherjee and Swastika Mukherjee. Check out the tweets of these gorgeous ladies and you never know you might get some style tips for your next party or dinner or lunch date.
Yes i love myself more.. pic.twitter.com/xmAPD2EgRN — Jonaki Mimi (@mimichakraborty) January 21, 2018
Morning bliss..!! Wid my best pal..!! Hv a grt Sunday ppl..!! pic.twitter.com/E3kCcN3AwV — Nusrat (@nusratchirps) January 28, 2018
After more than a week of protest and controversy, the Montreal International Jazz Festival has cancelled the remaining performances of SLĀV, “a theatrical odyssey based on slave songs,” by director Robert Lepage, his company Ex Machina and singer Betty Bonifassi.
The show has been the subject of complaints of cultural appropriation and cultural insensitivity.
“Since the beginning of SLĀV performances, the festival team has been shaken and strongly affected by all the comments received,” the jazz fest said in a statement. “We would like to apologize to those who were hurt. It was not our intention at all.”
The festival said the decision was made jointly with Bonifassi.
Tickets may be refunded at point of purchase.
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German Chancellor Angela Merkel signaled support for Britain’s plan to ban all internal combustion vehicles Sunday, although she asked European leaders in July to stifle their criticisms of diesel-powered cars.
Germany must fall in line with the rest of Europe as countries work on banning new diesel cars from the roads, Merkel told reporters. “I don’t want to name an exact year,” Merkel said, but she did note that their plans to eliminate gas-powered cars by 2040 “were the right approach.”
Her comments come a month after she warned her British and French counterparts against demonizing automakers like Volkswagen. Merkel is facing a bruising re-election campaign.
“The chancellor has often warned against demonizing diesel motors — diesel motors emit less CO2 and are therefore more environmentally-friendly but of course we need to work honestly and of course we continue to look for other solutions,” Ulrike Demmer, a spokeswoman for Merkel, said in July.
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SINGAPORE (AP) - It was 75 years ago that Singapore, the island at the tip of the Malay Peninsula that had been a key strategic outpost of Britain's colonial empire, fell to invading Japanese troops. The events live on in history books more than in memories. But for Margaret Menz, who lost her brother there, the passage of years has not dulled the pain.
Menz was among hundreds of people who attended a commemoration ceremony Wednesday at Singapore's Kranji War Cemetery, which holds more than 4,400 white gravestones of soldiers from countries such as Britain, Australia and New Zealand.
World War II veterans, their family members and officials said prayers, observed a period of silence and laid wreaths in memory of lives lost.
Baby makes four!
Paulina Gretzky and Dustin Johnson have officially welcomed their second son. The engaged model and professional golfer, who are already mom and dad to 2-year-old Tatum, became parents for the second time on Monday, according to ESPN's Ian O'Connor.
The proud parents have not revealed their son's name as of yet, but O'Connor tweeted a photo of the newborn on Monday.
Per a report from TMZ, Johnson has since flown to Wisconsin to compete in the 2017 U.S. Open. Perhaps he can secure another victory just in time for his first Father's Day with two sons.
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HARTFORD -- On Tuesday, May 29 downtown Hartford was like any other day -- until actor Vin Diesel was spotted walking down the street.
FOX6 viewer Lana Primus Gonzalez captured the "The Fast and the Furious" star outside Puebla's Kitchen Tuesday afternoon.
After a stop at Puebla's, Gonzalez says Diesel headed over to Scoop DeVille across the street.
Gonzalez shared the photos with her Facebook viewers, and many reached out to FOX6 wanting to know why he was in town. That question remains: why was Vin in the area? We're still hoping to find out!
Either way, welcome to Wisconsin Vin!
A jury on Tuesday convicted a man in the 2015 slaying of a UCLA student found dead inside her burning apartment — a gruesome stabbing case that led to a fierce rebuke of the police response amid concerns that the killing could have been prevented.
The panel deliberated for about six hours before finding Alberto Medina, 24, guilty of murder, arson, burglary and animal cruelty.
On Sept. 21, 2015, firefighters found the charred body of Andrea DelVesco inside her apartment after responding to the complex a block from campus. The 21-year-old student — an Austin, Texas, native known to her sorority sisters as a “fearless giver” who befriended others with ease — was stabbed at least 19 times, authorities said.
Toronto is under a special weather statement this weekend as up to 10 centimetres of snow are expected across the region by Sunday evening, Environment Canada said.
The forecaster released a statement Saturday afternoon predicting that periods of snow would continue throughout the evening Saturday and during the day on Sunday.
“Snowfall amounts will not be heavy, but total weekend amounts may reach 10 centimetres,” the statement said.
The conditions will be aggravated by a drastic drop in temperature Sunday evening, from about 2 C, which is expected to be the daily high, to -13 C, which will be swept into the region by an Arctic cold front.
“A sudden drop in temperature from near the freezing mark may make snow-covered roads rather icy,” the weather agency said.
The Minnesota Veterans Cemetery at Preston was dedicated a year ago this weekend and is now the final resting place of 205 veterans and family members. The Minnesota Veterans Cemetery at Preston was dedicated a year ago this weekend and is now the final resting place of 205 veterans and family members.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says North Korea wants to hold a high-stakes meeting "as soon as possible" and he is praising Kim Jong Un as "very open" and "very honorable."
Trump is addressing his upcoming plans to meet with the North Korean leader during his discussions at the White House with French President Emmanuel Macron.
Trump's praise for the North Korean dictator stands in stark contrast to his past comments in which he referred to Kim as "Little Rocket Man." The Trump-Kim meeting is expected in May or June.
South Korean President Moon Jae-in is meeting with Kim on Friday to kick off a new round of high-stakes nuclear diplomacy with Pyongyang.
The singer dropped his new album Man Of The Woods today, and also delivered a press conference about his highly-awaited set on Sunday night.
Speaking to press, he confirmed at least one part of his set list: smash hit Can’t Stop The Feeling will appear.
As for rumours of special guests, including Janet Jackson, it seems fans will be disappointed.
“To be honest, I had a ton of grand ideas about special guests,” InStyle quotes him as saying.
Source: Spark Blog Tohoku Zunko Animation “Zunda Horizon” Production Project is on Kickstarter. The anime is based on the Tohoku relief character named Tohoku Zunko. Currently, the producers has reached $4,398 out of their $10,000 goal with 10 days left remaining. For more details and some cool perks, check out the Kickstarter page. Here’s a trailer. Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1101582079/tohoku-zunko-animation-zunda-horizon-production-pr Green Funding (JP version funding completed): https://greenfunding.jp/pub/projects/1852 …continue reading
Stage invaders, celebrity surprises and shock results. Here are all the talking points from the second live semi-final…
Stage invader continued show’s week of woe
It’s not working out terribly well for the variety contest at its new home of Hammersmith Apollo. Following last night’s thunderstorm-related loss of transmission for almost 15 primetime minutes, tonight it was a human intervention that pooped the party.
During the judges’ comments on penultimate act Magus Utopia, an intruder suddenly dashed across the front of the stage and pressed three out of four of the panel’s buzzers. The judges looked momentarily terrified. A security guard took down the interloper. Confusion reigned. Social...
BEIJING, May 31 (Reuters) - The United States' measures against China's investments are against World Trade Organization rules, and China reserves the right to take countermeasures, the commerce ministry said on Thursday.
China is not willing to see an escalation in Sino-U.S. trade frictions, and believes the two countries have a huge potential for cooperation, Ministry of Commerce spokesman Gao Feng told reporters at a regular news briefing.
After trade tensions between the two countries appeared to cool following talks in Washington earlier in the month, the U.S. on Tuesday said it still holds a threat of imposing tariffs and will press ahead with restrictions on investment by Chinese companies in the United States. (Reporting by Yawen Chen and Seyoung Lee; Editing by Kim Coghill)
With related news surfacing that the Bills' HC job is Lynn's to lose , it felt necessary to go a bit deeper on Gus Bradley. We'll write a comprehensive deep dive on Bradley if he's hired by Buffalo, but some background info is needed now.
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FLINT, Mich. – A Mid-Michigan man said it was the “best mistake I’ve ever made,” and it led to him winning $100,000.
According to WNEM, the Tuscola County man, who has chosen to remain anonymous, matched the Fantasy 5 numbers drawn Thursday to win the Fantasy 5 jackpot.
He bought his winning ticket at Worth’s Party Store, located at 4730 East Main Street in Millington.
“I usually play 04-14-28-30-31, but I accidentally picked 29 instead of 28,” said the player. “Rather than starting over with a new slip, I just decided to go ahead and play those numbers and I’m so glad I did.
The lucky player claimed his prize Tuesday.
“Winning the jackpot was all because of a simple mistake, but it’s definitely the best mistake I’ve ever made.”
He said he plans to use the money to pay down his mortgage.
“I can’t tell you how it feels to win the jackpot. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime kind of thing,” the player said.
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The former girlfriend of Terence Crutcher was arrested on Tuesday for possession of PCP.
Frenchel Johnson was located on the Apache off ramp of Highway 11. Tulsa police say she was unresponsive when they found her.
Still, she reportedly didn't stay quiet for very long. Johnson was later quoted as saying, "Smoked a happy stick."
Crutcher was fatally shot by a TPD officer last September. For reference, PCP was found in his system at the time of his death.
Johnson has been booked into the Tulsa County Jail.
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Our Bears Insider, Adam Hoge finally got to enjoy watching a Bears game this season, but he has to ask why did it take so long to open up the playbook for Mitch Trubisky? Hoge says the success will do wonders for Trubisky`s development, plus it`s a good sign for Ryan Pace`s draft class, but no matter what happens the rest of the way, it`s too little too late for John Fox.
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A 16-year-old boy is fighting for his life in hospital after being ejected from the vehicle he was driving during a crash west of London.
Middlesex OPP say officers were called to Coldstream Road between Gold Creek Drive and Lamont Drive around 4:23 p.m. Sunday afternoon.
A white Subaru travelling northwest on Coldstream had struck a tree, ejecting the teen driver. The car then caught fire. Photos from the scene show very little of the vehicle left intact.
The teen driver was taken to hospital where he remains in critical condition.
The OPP’s Technical Traffic Collision Investigators was on the scene to try and determine what may have lead to the collision.
As a result, Coldstream Road was closed between Gold Creek Drive and Lamont Drive.
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Seven women, who worked at the Perkins in Dongan Hills, say in a lawsuit that they were victims of a lecherous cook, according to a report by the Daily News.
The lawsuit, which was to be filed Monday, alleges long-time cook Humberto Cuenca created a work environment "of unmitigated sexual harassment, degradation, assault and abuse," according to the report.
Behavior ranged from inappropriate words and gestures to violent gropings, and an assault in the kitchen freezer at the Hylan Boulevard restaurant, one of the alleged victims told the News. The women allege that management allowed the perverse culture to flourish, according to the report.
A Perkins media relations employee said the national office does not comment on franchised locations or on lawsuits.
NEW DELHI, March 29 India's competition regulator said the proposed merger between Agrium Inc and Potash Corp of Saskatchewan Inc was likely to hurt competition, a government statement said on Wednesday.
Canadian fertilizer producers Potash Corp and Agrium agreed to merge last September to navigate a severe industry slump by boosting efficiency and cutting costs.
Neither Agrium nor Potash Corp have physical presence in India, but both of them supply potash to India through their joint venture company -Canpotex.
"The commission is of the prima facie opinion that the proposed combination is likely to have an appreciable adverse effect on competition," the Competition Commission of India said.
The regulator has sought public opinion on the deal and has directed the two firms to publish details of the proposed merger, the statement said.
For more details on India's statement: (bit.ly/2oagn1A) (Reporting by Sudarshan Varadhan; Editing by Malini Menon)
Prosecutor: No charges yet filed in death of Kansas boy
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — A prosecutor says the stepmother of a 5-year-old Kansas boy whose body was found three months after he was reported missing is expected to be released from jail without charges.
Sedgwick County District Attorney Marc Bennett released a statement Wednesday afternoon saying no charges have been filed in the death of Lucas Hernandez, whose body was found under a bridge May 24 on a gravel road in Harvey County.
Within hours of the discovery, the boy's stepmother, Emily Glass, was arrested and has been held since on suspicion of obstruction and interference of a law enforcement officer. Police had said Glass led a private investigator to Lucas' body.
Glass reported Lucas missing from their home on Feb. 17.
Bennett said investigators will continue to "follow up on newly developed leads" and that final autopsy results — including those from toxicology tests — are not yet available.
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As I reflect over the 36 hours spent raising funds for the 10th Annual Wishes Can Happen Wish-a-thon, I have never been so proud and humbled. We raised just over $181,000 and we reached our million dollar goal for a 10 year total of just over $1,037,000. I am in awe of the Stark County Community. You always respond and you are very special! Thank you to my WHBC staff, co-workers and volunteers. 36 hours under a tent is so worth it. I love my work family and I LOVE Stark County. You rock!!! #WishesCanHappen
A Hutchinson man waived his right to a preliminary hearing on Monday and subsequently pleaded guilty to unlawful voluntary sexual relations with a child.
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Texas officials to look at power grid reliability
HOUSTON (AP) — Some electricity companies in Texas are planning to put less money into maintaining and modernizing plants, causing some officials to worry about energy reliability in the state. Electricity companies are seeing less profit as other sources of electricity, such as wind and solar, have entered the market, the Houston Chronicle reported. Some companies are now planning to cease investments in modernizing plants and may begin shutting some down. Read the full story and more in your Weekend edition of The Ennis News. Be informed, subscribe today!
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Chancellor Angela Merkel has pushed for the quick formation of a new governing alliance with Germany’s main centre-left party, saying that only a coalition will bring the "stable government" needed at a challenging time for Europe.
Mrs Merkel’s conservative Union bloc and the centre-left Social Democrats will begin discussions on Wednesday on a possible extension of their coalition of the past four years.
The Social Democrats insisted after a disastrous election result in September that they would go into opposition, but reluctantly agreed to reconsider after Mrs Merkel’s coalition talks with two smaller parties collapsed.
Mrs Merkel said on Monday: "I favour quick talks, and I think a stable government is the basis on which we can work best with France and for Europe."
She said a minority government "would not be a stable government".
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Maluuba, a deep-learning team acquired by Microsoft in January, has created an AI system that has achieved the perfect score for Ms. Pac-Man. According to The Verge, the AI system " learned how to reach the game's maximum point value of 999,900 on Atari 2600, using a unique combination of reinforcement learning with a divide-and-conquer method." From the report:
It wasn’t a bird, nor a plane. It would’ve been a grey kangaroo-sized giant, flying turkey. A team of paleontologists from Flinders University have discovered the remains of five extinct megapodes – medium-to-large chicken-like birds with small heads – one being the giant flying turkey. All are relatives of today’s malleefowl, brush-turkeys and orange-footed scrubfowls.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Wall Street opened higher on Monday as tensions on the Korean peninsula eased slightly after key U.S. officials played down the risk of an imminent war with North Korea.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 129.44 points, or 0.59 percent, to 21,987.76. The S&P 500 gained 15.92 points, or 0.65 percent, to 2,457.24. The Nasdaq Composite added 52.53 points, or 0.84 percent, to 6,309.09. (Reporting by Tanya Agrawal; Editing by Anil D'Silva)
Northampton Borough Council is warning shoppers in the town centre to be aware of a possible scam.
Three individuals were seen yesterday (Thursday, October 5) in Abington Street outside the Grosvenor Centre entrance selling wristbands they said were in aid of the council’s night shelter.
No such fundraiser has been organised and no licence sought to carry it out, the authority today confirmed.
Councillor Anna King, cabinet member for community safety, said: “We would always urge people to check the credentials of anyone collecting money for charity.
“We would not wish to discourage people from giving to good causes but we absolutely do want people to make sure money is genuinely going to good causes.”
Anyone concerned about the legitimacy of any street collections should contact the council’s licensing department at licensing@northampton.gov.uk
Two people have been charged with child abuse by deputies.
Lisa Marie Pitz, 26, and Frank Ray Eason, 49, were arrested on Sunday night in the 1100 block of West C Street in Kannapolis.
Charges for Pitz include four counts of misdemeanor child abuse and one count of failure to appear in court.
Bond is set at a combined total of $6000.
Eason was charged with child abuse and is being held under $20,000 bond.
This story will be updated. No additional information was released.
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In this behind the scenes footage from the ESSENCE Magazine Cover shoot, Jillian Hervey talks emulating black magazines as a kid. Being that her mother is Vanessa Williams, Jillian says has to think about her family’s legacy going forward in entertainment.
JOHANNESBURG, March 31 South Africa's government is not in a good shape following a cabinet reshuffle by President Jacob Zuma, a spokesman for an umbrella union group allied to the ruling African National Congress said on Friday.
"We are concerned about instability in the ANC and government," Matthew Parks, a parliamentary coordinator for The Congress of South African Trade Unions told Reuters.
"The alliance is not in a good shape. Hopefully things can stabilise in the coming days. (Reporting by Joe Brock; Editing by Andrew Heavens)
Keep a low profile if you don’t want to get drawn into other people’s disputes. You are under no obligation to go public and the moment certain voices start demanding that you back one side or the other is the moment you should slip away.
BEIJING (AP) — China's foreign ministry says Stern Hu, a former executive of the mining giant Rio Tinto, has been released from prison.
Hu, an Australian citizen, was released Wednesday. He was given a 10-year sentence in Shanghai after being convicted of accepting bribes and stealing trade secrets in 2010. The case strained relations between Australia and China, the former's largest trading partner.
Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Lu Kang said during a regular press briefing in Beijing that Hu's sentence was reduced.
Lu said Hu's "lawful rights and interests in accordance with law" were ensured during his prison sentence and that his sentence was "mitigated" because he also observed China's "laws, regulations and disciplines."
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Today's Photo of the Day features an aerial view of the Rogers Centre, captured from the upper SkyPod level of the CN Tower. Submitted to the Rogers Centre Renovations thread by contributor jameskoole, this shot reveals the recent testing of the stadium's retractable roof prior to the Toronto Blue Jays' recent home opener. The view also shows the ongoing construction of the Clare R. Copeland Transformer Station to the southeast of the stadium.
Aerial view of the Rogers Centre roof during pre-season tests, image by Forum contributor jameskoole
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Drinking water is essential to good health. However, drinking too much water causes low sodium levels and can result in a mild to life-threatening condition called hyponatremia. A new study released in the New England Journal of Medicine found an increase of hyponatremia in Ironman triathlons. The study found that women triathletes with a racing time of nine hours or more appear to be the most susceptible to hyponatremia. So, how much water should the average person drink?
Louisiana lawmakers have agreed to add an exception to a law requiring people to produce a birth certificate to get a marriage license. A federal judge in March stopped enforcement of the 2016 statute after a foreign-born U.S. citizen sued because he was unable to produce the birth document and obtain a marriage license.
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Police have confirme the death of a 38-year-old man after a road crash near Girvan early this morning.
At around 12.30am, a 28-year-old woman was driving a Ford Focus car on the A77 north of Girvan, close to its junction with the B741, when she struck a pedestrian.
Emergency services attended the scene but the pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver was uninjured.
The road was closed and diversions put in place following the crash, with the road having since reopened.
Officers from the Divisional Road Policing Unit at Irvine Police Station are appealing for any witnesses to contact their office on 101.
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That’s according to NFL star-turned-pundit Cris Carter, who rules the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers would be wasting their time trading for Leonard this summer.
Leonard’s future remains the big talking point in the NBA with reports stating the San Antonio Spurs are welcoming trade offers.
Gregg Popovich is still keen to keep the two-time All-Star, but are open to listen to offers with Leonard hitting free agency in 2019.
They have so far been unimpressed with packages offered by the Lakers and recent reports have suggested the 76ers and Celtics could be monitoring the situation.
Leonard’s situation has drawn some similarities with Paul George where he too spoke of his desire to head to Los Angeles last year, before the Oklahoma City Thunder took a risk to sign him for one year and it paid off with the 28-year-old deciding to re-sign.
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Here in Texas we take our Football very seriously.
So serious that even our football locker rooms need to be the best. The locker room for the football team at the University of Texas in Austin will be getting completely revamped. The new lockers will feature a 43- inch TV that displays the players highlights, a hype reel and even display their name. The new lockers include a crazy amount of lights and a set of doors. Each locker costs $10,500 to build. UT posted a pic of the new lockers on Twitter, Check out the pics below.
New lockers are unfreakingbelievable. Each locker has 43" monitor instead of name plate. #ThisisTexas #revolution18 pic.twitter.com/qeaI1TU8to — Bob Shipley (@RobertShipley2) April 14, 2017
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MINDEN, N.Y. (NEWS10) – New York State Police arrested a man they say raped a 14-year-old girl.
Police say Charles Larson, 45, of Glens Falls, N.Y., had sexual contact with the girl in the latter part of 2016 and early 2017 in Minden.
Larson was charged with second-degree rape, endangering the welfare of a child, and forcible touching.
Police were contacted by the girl in January about the incident.
Larson was arraigned and remanded to Montgomery County Jail in lieu of $10,000 bail.
WOOD RIVER, Neb. — The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is suing a Nebraska bank it says violated federal law by paying a woman less than it paid a man for the same work.
The Lincoln Journal Star reports the lawsuit says Heritage Bank in Wood River paid Christine Schwieger and another woman, both relationship managers who sold insurance at bank branches, a salary of $30,000, plus commission, from 2010 to 2013.
The lawsuit says that in 2014, a man hired to replace the other woman, who had quit, was paid $40,000 plus commission for the same job.
The EEOC says that the bank did nothing when Schwieger complained, violating the Equal Pay Act of 1963.
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Sony Interactive Entertainment and Media Molecule have released four new videos of Dreams. The videos highlight the story, making levels and more.
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Dreams will launch for the PlayStation 4 in 2018.
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SKAL Restaurant Group is planning a roof top deck for its Evarito's Mexican Kitchen & Bar, under construction at 14-16 Main St.
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The fox logo of Evarito's greets passersby in December 2017 at the corner of Washington Street and North Main Street.
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BELLEVILLE, Ont. — Search and rescue personnel from CFB Trenton have helped get an injured snowmobiler in Ontario's far north to hospital.
A Hercules aircraft and a Griffon helicopter flew to a remote hunting camp about 20 kilometres north of Attawapiskat, Ont., on Tuesday, where a snowmobiler had fallen off the machine, landing on ice.
Master Cpl. Brent Nolasco says rescuers parachuted to the scene from the Hercules and stabilized the patient, while the Canadian Rangers and the snowmobiler's family kept a fire going to keep everyone warm.
The injured person was taken to Moosonee, Ont., by helicopter, transferred to the Hercules, and flown to a hospital in Sudbury, Ont.
It seems pretty clear that our Flyers as they are currently constituted are more than one good player away from being a cup contender. All things considered this is not unexpected, there have been a lot of hurdles and challenges to overcome.
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Crews from Spalding, Market Deeping and Bourne attended the house in Thirsk Close, where a lounge chair was on fire.
The blaze was extinguished using a single hose reel and breathing apparatus was used.
No one was injured in the fire.
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Beckley, WV (WOAY) – The West Virginia Miners split a two-game series with the Butler BlueSox, as the visitors won 9-5 on Wednesday at Epling Stadium.
Butler raced out to a 4-0 lead in the early innings, before the Miners put together a brief rally. Eddy Gonzalez continued his hit streak and Ivan Acuna hit a two-run home run in third to close the deficit to 4-3.
Butler has won five of the six games played between the two this season; they’ll meet again this weekend in Pennsylvania. West Virginia begins a two-game series with Terre Haute on Thursday.
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TRAVIS AFB, Calif. -- A neat sight in the night sky over Travis Air Force Base In California. But don't expect to hear any loud explosions.
That's because the 4th of July celebration this year will feature 500 shooting star drones rather than fireworks.
Intel is collaborating with the base for the spectacular show.
The drones will dance in a choreographed routine honoring the military and american history.
It's fitting that an air force base would take part in a new aerial twist on a holiday tradition.
Organizers also say it will allow families with sensitivities to sounds caused by fireworks to enjoy the celebration.
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Littelfuse announced the appointment of Jeffrey Gorski as vice president and chief accounting officer.
Gorski will be responsible for worldwide corporate and technical accounting, SEC reporting and shared services, and will report directly to Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Meenal Sethna.
Gorski will succeed John Quille who is retiring and will remain in an advisory role during the transition.
Most recently, Gorski served as senior vice president and chief accounting officer of R.R. Donnelley & Sons, where he held several roles of increasing responsibility. Prior to joining R.R. Donnelley, he was a senior manager at KPMG LLP. Gorski received a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting and Finance at the University of Wisconsin, Madison in Wisconsin, USA, and is a certified public accountant in Illinois.
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Fox’s coverage of the Teen Choice awards on Sunday night drew 1.94 million total viewers and a 0.6 demo rating, up 17 and 20 percent from last year’s broadcast. In the Teen demo, the show grew 25 percent, pulling a 1.5 rating.
The CW’s Riverdale was the night’s big winner with seven total surfboards, including for Choice Drama TV Show and Choice Breakout TV Show.
Over on CBS, the numbers are a bit scrambled by golf delays but Big Brother (5.4 mil/1.6) is currently down 17 and 20 percent to its lowest numbers since July 21, while Candy Crush (2.5 mil/0.6) is up 25 and 50 (!) percent.
Leading out of a Celebrity Family Feud rerun, ABC’s Funderdome (3.9 mil/0.8) was up a tenth, while $100,000 Pyramid (4.2 mil/0.7) was flat.
Want scoop on any of the above shows? Email InsideLine@tvline.com and your question may be answered via Matt’s Inside Line.
HOWLAND, Ohio (WKBN) – Starting Monday, Howland police will be issuing warnings to drivers caught speeding on their handheld officer-manned camera.
On Friday, police officers were trained on how to use the equipment ahead of the 30-day warning period.
Officers will be manning the cameras in areas like Routes 82 and 46 and in school zones.
After the 30-day period, drivers caught on camera going nine miles over the speed limit will receive a $100 citation.
The fee is $150 for going six miles over in a school zone.
“Our number one complaint is excessive speeding in our township by our Howland Township residents and our goal is to slow motorists down,” Chief Nick Roberts said. “That way, they can get to their destinations safely. If we can stop one accident from happening, one injury accident, one fatal crash from happening, then this program’s been a success.”
Enforcement by using the camera will begin on March 6.
WESTERLY, R.I. (WPRI) — The mystery surrounding an eight-legged metallic object off East Beach in Westerly could be solved this week.
Workers will try to pull the object up Tuesday evening. Rocky’s Tree Service told Eyewitness News they planned to attempt to remove it around 6 p.m.
The circular object is located near the Niantic Avenue entrance of East Beach. Peter Brockmann, president of the East Beach Association, told Eyewitness News Friday that neither local residents nor the harbor master could recall seeing the object prior to last summer.
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– Lita appears in a new WWE video from before the women’s Royal Rumble getting emotional in a conversation with Bayley. You can see the video below, in which she tears up talking about the late WWE female stars who weren’t able to see how far women’s wrestling have come like Luna Vachon and Chyna:
– Wrestling DVD Network reports that a Shane McMahon DVD set will be released on June 12th. Titled “Shane McMahon’s Craziest Matches,” the three-disc set is described as follows:
“Shane McMahon is known as a huge risk-taker, who provides “OMG” moments on a regular basis. This compilation features all of his greatest & craziest matches, spanning his entire time in WWE. Featuring battles with Undertaker, Big Show, Randy Orton, Mankind, Kane, & more.”
– Here is video from Barstool Sports from the EA Sports Super Bowl LII party on Thursday in Minneapolis. AJ Styles appears briefly in the video:
The Jets' tight end battle between Chris Herndon and Jordan Leggett is underway.
On Tuesday, the Jets held their fourth organized team activities practice, and the second that was open to reporters, following last Tuesday's first day of OTAs.
Herndon and Leggett are both returning from knee injuries, and neither was a full participant in the Jets' first OTAs practice. Both fully participated in the fourth practice.
So who is the favorite in the Herndon-Leggett battle?
Check out the video above for our thoughts on that.
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SHANGHAI (Reuters) - China’s central bank will inject 150 billion yuan ($22.67 billion) into money markets on Tuesday, traders said.
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The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) is injecting 80 billion yuan through seven-day reverse bond repurchase agreements and 70 billion yuan through 28-day reverse repos, they said.
On a net basis, the PBOC will inject a net 40 billion yuan into the market via open market operations for the day, with 110 billion yuan worth of reverse repos due to mature on Tuesday.
The PBOC drained a net 510 billion yuan from the money market last week.
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The Catholic Diocese of Beaumont is expected to raise concerns ahead of a city council vote today on the possible construction of a low-income housing complex for seniors near Kelly High School .
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President Trump condemned the violent attack on a crowd of counterprotesters in Charlottesville, Va., that left one dead and 19 injured Saturday.
Speaking from the Diplomatic Reception Room in the White House Monday afternoon, Trump said plainly that "racism is evil" and that members of the Ku Klux Klan, neo Nazis and white supremacists are "repugnant to everything we hold dear as Americans."
"As I have said many times before, no matter the color of our skin, we all live under the same laws. We all salute the same great flag, and we are all made by the same almighty God," he said.
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A homeless army veteran was given a send-off to be proud of when more than 100 strangers turned out for his funeral - after fears no one would attend.
Steve McGrath, who served in Northern Ireland and Cyprus, was found dead in his hostel accommodation on January 17 after ending up on the streets following seven years of service.
Best friend Chris Bridson feared the 56-year-old widower, who is believed to have been estranged from his two children and had no other immediate family, would have no guests at his funeral.
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FORT BLISS, Texas — Three public affairs officers and I found the command center shown above about a mile from one of many dirt roads along the training grounds at Fort Bliss.
Commanded by a colonel, the entire 3rd brigade of the 1st Armored Division was spread out for miles around the sandy grounds, partaking in a large exercise called Bulldog Focus.
On the periphery of the command center, we found a Bradley fighting vehicle, stationed in front of small berm. Its crew was snacking on some crackers, apparently taking a break — but they gladly showed us around.
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This very moment, there is some action you can take, some person you can talk to, some idea you can develop, some new approach you can try, some simple prayer you can pray, some act of faith you can express, that will enhance your life, and the lives of others. You’re in a position to make a difference today. You can make TODAY so Awesome that yesterday gets jealous. — Pastor Mark Evans, New Life Church Trumbull, CT
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FAR HILLS, N.J. — Two-time champion Karrie Webb has received a special exemption to the U.S. Women's Open at Shoal Creek in Alabama.
Webb won consecutive U.S. Women's Open titles by a combined 13 shots when she was at the top of her game. She beat Cristie Kerr and Meg Mallon by five shots at The Merit Club outside Chicago in 2000 and Se Ri Pak by eight shots at Pine Needles in North Carolina a year later.
The U.S. Women's Open at Shoal Creek starts May 31.
Webb received a 10-year exemption for her 2001 victory, and she has remained exempt through other categories every year since then.
Nollywood actress, Oge Okoye, might not have it rosy sometimes with some of her fans but there are still some that still have strong feelings for her.
Sometimes fans can just be so annoying thereby making one say things out of anger but for Oge Okoye, she is matured with the way she take things that she chooses to ignore some things at times.
The actress got many talking and some of her male fans aroused when she shared cute and sexy photos of herself heading for an event and trust me, she got some odd reply.
One of the male fans told the actress that he cannot get tired of having s3x with her if given the opportunity because she is really endowed.
According to the fan, “mrnewzayofficial: S...........X FR THIS LADY I WONT GET TIRED.”
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Achiminmikt: I will remain single till I marry your daughter
On the Dolphins’ final injury report, both cornerback Xavien Howard (shoulder) and defensive tackle Jordan Phillips (ankle) were listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Titans.
Howard did not practice on Wednesday, but he participated on both Thursday and Friday. Phillips was limited during practice on Thursday but was a full go on Friday.
Linebacker Mike Hull, defensive end Terrence Fede and cornerback Byron Maxwell were also listed as questionable on the injury report. Hull and Fede have been battling shoulder issues, while Maxwell was listed with both a hamstring and foot injury.
FILE - In this Friday, Feb. 10, 2017 file photo, Kate Upton arrives at the MusiCares Person of the Year tribute honoring Tom Petty at the Los Angeles Convention Center. She's once, twice, three times a Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover lady. Upton once again graces the cover of the annual issue announced Tuesday, Feb. 14, becoming only the fourth woman to ever do it three times. This year, she makes the splash with three different covers. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)
Related View Larger FILE - In this Friday, Feb. 10, 2017 file photo, Kate Upton arrives at the MusiCares Person of the Year tribute honoring Tom Petty at the Los Angeles Convention Center. She's once, twice, three times a Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover lady. Upton once again graces the cover of the annual issue, becoming only the fourth woman to ever do it three times. This year, she makes the splash with three different covers. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)
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Formerly the Green Oasis, Sovereign Cannabis stands out for its wide selection of clones— which it keeps around even in the off season, making the shop an asset for year-round indoor growers. Many of the strains offered as living plants are propagated by Sovereign from seed mothers, meaning the phenotypes offered aren't necessarily the same old cuts that end up in nurseries across the city. Plus, Sovereign grows much of the flower that it sells, so you'll be able to check out some of its strains in clone form before you take them home to your garden. If you've never smelled a room of weed plants in vegetative growth, it's an aroma worth beholding—and worth a trip to Hayden Island.
Consider the breadcrumbs dropped when it comes to Ronda Rousey heading toward her first WWE match. The anticipation is being built properly and notably away from WWE’s television shows, but...
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* Reports first quarter sales increase of 9% and earnings of $0.24 per share versus $0.10 per share in the first quarter of 2016
* Q1 earnings per share $0.24
* Q1 sales rose 9 percent to $36 million
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Aging experts and advocates are telling a government commission that age-related discrimination in the workplace still exists 50 years after the enactment of legislation designed to prevent it.
Laurie McCann, senior attorney for the AARP Foundation Litigation, says the law "should not be treated as a second-class civil rights statute." She is urging the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to be more aggressive in pursuing age discrimination cases.
The EEOC's acting chair, Victoria Lipnic, is pledging to do so, to ensure that job opportunities are based on ability not age.
During Wednesday's meeting, EEOC commissioners listened to McCann and other experts and asked questions about discrimination and possible solutions.
The agency receives about 20,000 age discrimination complaints a year. Lipnic says women are more likely to file complaints than men.
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – Federal immigration officials say a Syrian man was arrested outside a Rhode Island courthouse earlier this month for overstaying his guest visa by 19 years.
A spokesman for the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement tells The Providence Journal agents took 48-year-old Abulkhalek Darwich, of Pawtucket, into custody June 1 in Providence.
The arrest followed Darwich's court appearance in a 2015 case charging him with tax offenses.
ICE New England spokesman Shawn Neudauer says Darwich entered the U.S. lawfully as a visitor in 1998.
Darwich will remain in custody pending removal proceedings.
Neudauer says it's unclear why Darwich was allowed to overstay.
The American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island released a statement renewing its call for state officials to protect immigrants from being arrested by ICE near courthouses.
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According to TMZ , the couple have separated after more than 13 years together. Reports say the disastrous NBA season for Melo was a big factor in the split. “The current NBA season has been extremely stressful on the marriage for several months,” a source tells the site, adding that La La has moved out of the family home into her own NYC pad, but that the parents to 10-year-oldare keeping things very amicable.Sounds like a lot is changing in Melo’s life these days, with his future as a Knick highly uncertain. Team presidenteven said publicly in recent weeks that Melo might benefit from a “change of scenery” and might be “better off somewhere else.” Harsh.
DUBAI (Reuters) - Kuwait's Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Sabah underwent "successful medical check-ups" in the United States and has returned home, state news agency KUNA reported on Monday, citing a cabinet statement.
Sheikh Nawaf, 79, a brother of the country's ruler, underwent minor back surgery in 2013 in Germany. A relatively low-profile figure, he became next in line to lead the U.S.-allied Gulf oil exporter in 2006, shortly after Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah became emir in the 250-year-old al-Sabah dynasty.
Sheikh Sabah, 87, had a pacemaker installed in 1999.
The health of leading members of the ruling family is a sensitive issue in Kuwait, where less senior al-Sabah members have long been jostling for position, according to diplomats and analysts. It is not clear who is third in line in Kuwait, an OPEC member state.
The cabinet statement gave no details on the medical tests.
The Sun’s move into the career area of your chart today means, among other things, that you will have the support of important people. You may be independent by nature but if you want to get on in the world you need powerful allies to help you.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A North Carolina woman says she has gotten back her husband’s ashes after they were stolen from a garage in San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf area.
The San Francisco Chronicle reports thieves broke into Mary Wilkinson’s rental vehicle Wednesday. They stole cash, credit cards, clothing and a velvet pouch carrying the ashes.
The theft happened the day before Wilkinson and her daughter planned to scatter the cremains among the redwoods of the North Coast.
Authorities launched their investigation Thursday.
Wilkinson says she received a call from San Francisco police Saturday saying that a man had dropped off the ashes. He wasn’t arrested and the other missing items weren’t recovered.
Wilkinson says she and her daughter no longer plan to scatter her husband’s remains and will instead take them back home to Charlotte on Tuesday.
TAMARAC, Fla. (AP) - Florida deputies say a man meant to kill himself -- and accidentally killed his roommate and their dog as well -- by running his car in their garage.
Broward Sheriff's spokeswoman Gina Carter told reporters that the first man was found dead with a suicide note in the garage Wednesday morning. They found the bodies of his roommate and dog inside the townhome in Tamarac, also apparently killed by carbon monoxide fumes from the car.
Carter said the deaths of the second man and the dog appeared to be an accident. The men's names have not been released.
Firefighters evacuated the connecting townhomes, but no one else required treatment.
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* Intermolecular Inc- Restructuring initiative to help lowering costs by approximately $4 million in 2017
* Intermolecular Inc - Restructuring initiative to improve overall effectiveness and efficiency of materials innovation services
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Fumes belching from aging cars are part of the legacy of Spain's economic slump, as Madrid steps up its efforts to contain traffic pollution. Madrid city council last week stopped cars with even-numbered license plates from entering the central city zone for a day and also imposed speed and parking restrictions as it acted to tackle to traffic pollution made worse by high-pressure weather conditions.
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This week marks one year since pot shops starting selling legal recreational marijuana in Nevada. The rollout came just eight months after voters approved a ballot measure in 2016.
Critics initially called out the state, saying sales began before all the kinks were worked out. But 12 months in, Nevada has surpassed its tax revenue goals and is looking forward to more industry growth.
Here & Now's Peter O'Dowd speaks with Rachel Christiansen (@tourderachel) from Nevada Public Radio in Las Vegas.
A judge is pushing back the start of Bill Cosby's sexual assault retrial just a few days after rejecting his lawyers' demands for a three-month delay.Judge Steven O'Neill on Monday moved the start of jury selection to April 2 from March 29. He scheduled hearings March 29 and 30 to resolve pretrial issues.Cosby's lawyers were pressing for a longer delay after O'Neill ruled last week that up to five additional accusers could testify. They argued they needed more time to investigate the women's allegations and work up a defense.Cosby has pleaded not guilty to charges he drugged and molested Andrea Constand at his suburban Philadelphia home in 2004.Cosby's first trial last year ended in a hung jury.The Associated Press does not typically identify people who say they are victims of sexual assault unless they grant permission, which Constand has.------
The mighty McLaren is back again this time taking on some rather big guns in a rolling race. The land-to-land missiles kicked things off at around 70 km/h, while reaching up to 240 km/h when crossing the finish line.
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Donaldson named to dean’s list at Grove City College
Ashley Donaldson, a freshman music/business major at Grove City College, has been named to the dean’s list with distinction for the fall 2016 semester. Ashley is a 2016 graduate of Vernon Verona Sherrill High School and is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Donaldson (Anna) from Oneida.
Students eligible for the Dean’s List have a GPA of 3.40 to 3.59; for the Dean’s List with Distinction a GPA of 3.60 to 3.84 and for the Dean’s List with High Distinction a GPA of 3.85 to 4.0.
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Dust off your trainers: a new study of 8,000 people found those who run socially as part of Parkrun are generally happier than the rest of the population.
Parkrun is a weekly 5km run which takes place in various parks across the UK. Events are free to attend, open to everyone and easy to get involved with.
New research by Glasgow Caledonian University found an overwhelming majority (89%) of people completing Parkrun feel that it has made them happier, with 80% saying the activity motivated them to exercise throughout the week.
The media arm of Lebanon's militant Hezbollah group says hundreds of Syrian rebels and civilians have started leaving the Lebanon-Syria border area after a deal was reached for their departure.
The Central Military Media says buses carrying members of the Levant People's Brigades rebel group started moving on Monday from the badlands of the Lebanese border town of Arsal in the direction of the Syrian village of Fleeta.
The evacuation comes nearly two weeks after more than 7,000 Syrians, many of them al-Qaida-linked fighters and their families, left Arsal, following an offensive by Hezbollah.
The Levant People's Brigades whose members did not take part in last month's battles will be heading to the Syrian government-held town of Ruhaiba, about 50 kilometers (31 miles) northeast of the Syrian capital, Damascus.
NORFOLK, VA - JANUARY 10: Former president George H.W. Bush smiles as he arrives aboard the Navy's newest aircraft carrier the George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), named after him, during its commissioning ceremony at Naval Station Norfolk January 10, 2009 in Norfolk, Virginia. The George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) is a 97,000-ton aircraft carrier built for $6.2 billion and is the first aircraft carrier since the USS Ronald Regan was commission in 2003. (Photo by Jason Hirschfeld/Getty Images)
Just one day after burying his wife, first lady Barbara Bush, former President George H.W. Bush is in intensive care at at Houston hospital.
In a statement, spokesman Jim McGrath said “President Bush was admitted to the Houston Methodist Hospital after contracting an infection that spread to his blood. He is responding to treatments and appears to be recovering. We will issue additional updates as events warrant.”
CNN reports that the former president is now alert and talking, but remains in intensive care.
Charlotte Community and Labor Leaders Hold Press Conference to Demand Accountability for Worksite Death of Juventino Hernandez
Mauricio Gonzalez, uncle of Juventino Mata-Hernandez, the worker who fell to his death last week at the Legacy Union building site, talks about his nephew and his skepticism about the results of the pending investigation.
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Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather Jr. officially are scheduled to fight in a 12-round boxing match Aug. 26 in Las Vegas, meaning this summer just got a whole lot more interesting.
McGregor and Mayweather are the most popular stars in UFC and boxing, respectively, and much of their appeal stems from their flamboyant personalities. The next two months should feature quite the buildup, although it’s fair to question whether McGregor stands any chance whatsoever.
So, what’s the best-case scenario in terms of the actual fight if Mayweather is such a heavy favorite? What do casual fight fans really want out of this whole thing?
NESN.com’s Mike Cole and Ricky Doyle tackled those questions on the latest episode of “NESN Around,” and you can check out their reactions in the video above.
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Three Greeley high school students were among 55 kids who received scholarships from Comcast NBCUniversal this week through its Leaders and Achievers Program, according to a news release.
Christopher Gaona of Northridge High School, Savannah Thompson of Frontier Academy and Arturo Toro Luna of Greeley Central each received a $1,000 scholarship.
The program selects students who "strive to achieve their full potential, who are catalysts for positive change in their communities, who are involved in their schools, and who serve as models for their fellow students," according to the news release.
The sweet relief continues.
Highs in the 70s low 80s fill out Portland's seven-day forecast, and again there's no rain in sight. Weekend rainfall at Portland International Airport ended the city's 57-day streak without measurable rain, according to the National Weather Service.
A trace of rainfall was measured at the airport Saturday, and .06 inches fell Sunday.
Forecasters expect mostly sunny skies and a high near 76 in Portland on Monday. They predict this week's temperatures will peak near 82 degrees on Saturday.
Normal Portland highs this time of year are in the low 80s.
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In a Facebook post on Wednesday evening, the Columbia Police Department announced the death of one of their four-legged crime fighters.
CPD announced K9 Lenny passed away. The announcement was made with a picture of the officer with his handler, Sgt. Walsh.
The post reads:
It is with heavy hearts that we report K9 Lenny has passed away. K9 Lenny is shown here with his handler, Sgt. Walsh. We sincerely appreciate the medical staff at VCA Animal Specialty Center of South Carolina for doing everything in their power to give K9 Lenny a fighting chance.
CPD did not release how Lenny died or when he passed away.
R.I.P., Lenny.
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PanARMENIAN.Net - A massive rally is taking place outside the U.S. Embassy in Beirut, Lebanon on Monday, December 11, with protesters rioting and shouting pro-Palestinian slogans in the wake of Washington’s decision on Jerusalem, Al-Masdar News reports.
Tear gas and water cannon have been deployed to control the crowd.
The United States recently recognized Jerusalem as Israel’s сapital.
The protesters, some waving Palestinian flags, threw projectiles at security forces and set fires in the street next to the US Embassy, located in the Awkar region north of the Lebanese capital.
Rioters ended up bringing down the gates of the metal fence surrounding the compound, despite water cannon constantly pushing them back.
Tear gas has been repeatedly fired to disperse the crowd, while protesters threw what appeared to be smoke grenades across the fence.
South Carolina officials are banning two foreign firms selling cryptocurrency services, saying they broke state law by selling unregistered investment opportunities.
According to The Post and Courier, the state Attorney General’s started looking into the virtual currency world a few years ago as bitcoin became more popular.
That’s when the office came across Swiss Gold Global and Genesis Mining. Those companies do not sell cryptocurrencies. Instead, they run data centers that solve difficult algorithms to unlock new tokens. The Attorney General’s Office said that makes the companies ‘investment security” operations. Since they were not registered as such, they were ordered to stop doing business in South Carolina.
Attorney General Alan Wilson ordered Switzerland-based Swiss Gold and Hong Kong-based Genesis Mining to stop offering their services in the state. He also barred them from dealing in securities in South Carolina in the future.
The state expects to continue to monitor the cryptocurrency market.
President-elect Donald Trump kicked a biographer out of his West Palm Beach, Fla., golf course on Friday, according to a Politico report . Harry Hurt III, who authored "Lost Tycoon: The Many Lives of Donald J. Trump," was supposed to play at Trump International Golf Club with three others, including billionaire GOP donor David Koch, a member of the club.
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Mohave County Democrats met for their Valentine’s Day Award Dinner, a night of celebration and recognition Sunday at Ramada Canyon 66 in Kingman. Marty Luna-Wolfe, chair, recognized three individuals for their service to the organization: Deni Cochran for” Volunteer of the Year,” and Rosemary and Dave Tunnell for “Life Time Achievement.” The audience, which traveled from across the county, enthusiastically joined in the acknowledgment of their efforts.
A man dressed in all black tactical gear raised suspicions of a witness who reported the sighting to KCI Airport Police. The man was subsequently arrested on charges of unlawful possession of a weapon and receiving stolen property.
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Big news from one of Broadway's most beloved stars! Hamilton and In the Heights creator Lin-Manuel Miranda and his wife, Vanessa Nadal, announced the addition of a new baby boy, Francisco, on February 2. Miranda and Nadal, who were married in 2010, welcomed their first son, Sebastian, in 2014.
Miranda made his first splash on Broadway with In the Heights and became a worldwide phenomenon with Hamilton. The actor-songwriter's credits also include West Side Story, Bring It On The Musical, Tick, Tick...Boom!, Merrily We Roll Along, Moana and Sesame Street. Miranda is slated to star in the upcoming film sequel Mary Poppins Returns. He is also collaborating with Alan Menken on new music for a live-action Little Mermaid film.
Many congrats to the beautiful Miranda family on the exciting news!
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Niche, a company that researches and collects reviews on cities, recently ranked the safest cities in the US.
The researchers analyzed public crime data - including larceny, vehicular theft, and homicide rates - from sources including the US Census and the FBI. They also considered more than 100 million reviews from users, who rated how safe they feel in their cities. The ranking suggests that California, with nine of the top 25 cities, is one of the safest states in the US.
The 25 safest cities in America, according to Niche, are:
Naperville, IL Irvine, CA Thousand Oaks, CA Provo, UT Round Rock, TX Ann Arbor, MI Carlsbad, CA Port St. Lucie, FL Sunnyvale, CA Cape Coral, FL Plano, TX Glendale, CA Temecula, CA Overland Park, KS Burbank, CA Richardson, TX Fort Collins, CO Boise, ID Rochester, MN Santa Clara, CA College Station, TX Torrance, CA Bellevue, WA Boulder, CO McAllen, TX
https://www.niche.com/places-to-live/search/safest-cities/
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“At the height of the Renaissance, warring factions vie for control of Leonardo da Vinci’s destructive arsenal. The only thing standing in their way is Leonardo’s young apprentice and her nine-foot tall mechanical bodyguard. Together, they navigate a world of wicked men and war machines, determined to save Leonardo from the world — and the world from Leonardo.”
I’ve been a fan of Allor’s for years now, dating back to his masterful Vietnam War epic “Tet.” His current adaptation of “Clue” is an entirely sillier side of his work, but it’s pretty good too. This new project seems like it will land somewhere in the middle — action and humor with a little soul.
WARSAW Feb 14 Poland's KGHM, one of the world's biggest copper and silver producers, said on Tuesday it considered justified to write down 5.87 billion zloty last year from the value of its oversees assets, mostly of Chilean Sierra Gorda mine.
KGHM also said in consolidated terms the impairment was justified at 5.19 billion zloty or $1.24 billion calculated on the base of the exchange rate at the end of 2016.
Earlier this month KGHM's partners in the Sierra Gorda project - Sumitomo Metal Mining and Sumitomo Corp also booked impairment loss for the mine, 79.9 billion yen and 33.6 billion yen respectively.
KGHM gained control over Sierra Gorda in 2011 when it bought Canada's Quadra FNX, for C$2.87 billion in the largest ever foreign acquisition by a Polish company.
KGHM will publish last year's results on March 16. ($1 = 4.0767 zlotys) (Reporting by Marcin Goclowski; Editing by Anna Wlodarczak-Semczuk)
People across the country are wondering how they can send help to everyone involved in the bus crash carrying Channelview High School band members.First Class Tours Inc. said driver Harry Caligone was killed when its bus carrying Texas high school students home from a Disney World trip crashed in Alabama on March 13. Channelview High School band alumni started a GoFundMe and organizing a BBQ fundraising benefit to help the affected students and families involved in the accident.So far, the GoFundMe has raised over $7,100. The alumni's goal is $30,000.Information about the BBQ benefit was not fully released, but organizers say the benefit will be held at the Sterling Wood Church in Channelview.
In the last episode of Real Estate Raw & Uncut, Lazine and Bray debated whether a listing agent should attend the appraisal.
But from the buyer’s perspective, what is their role?
A lot of times buyers are told it’s unnecessary to attend, but just because that’s the way it’s been done, doesn’t mean that it can’t change.
Bray said that it’s a great idea for the buyer to attend the appraisal, especially if the listing agent is going to be there to make sure the third-party appraiser remains neutral.
Lazine said he thinks the right answer is for no one to go and for all to rely on the appraiser to be a professional.
BERLIN, March 19 (Reuters) - German publisher Axel Springer may decide on a capital increase this week to finance acquisitions, a German magazine reported on Monday.
“We could initiate a capital increase,” Manager Magazin quoted Chief Executive Officer Mathias Doepfner as saying.
“Also our major shareholders would be in a position to participate in a capital increase.”
The publisher has shifted its focus in recent years, with traditional newspapers such as Welt and Bild becoming gradually less important to its overall business as it moves toward online classified portals such as job site Stepstone.
Doepfner is eyeing acquisitions to fend off competition, the magazine reported.
Asked about possible takeover targets, he said: “Wait and see what opportunities are on offer. More likely are multiple small ones than a big one.”
Axel Springer was not immediately available for comment. (Reporting by Klaus Lauer Writing by Tom Sims Editing by Robin Pomeroy)
Salmon fishing in southern Oregon closed for 2016
MEDFORD — Oregon officials say there will be no salmon fishing at the southern Oregon coast this year.
The Mail Tribune reports the Pacific Fishery and Management Council made the decision to shut down chinook and coho salmon fishing for sport and commercial fishers Tuesday.
The action is due to a crash in chinook headed for the northern California's Klamath River. The PFMC says there is a low forecast for returning 4-year-old chinook to the Klamath River since estimates were first made in 1985. The council says the fish faced many challenges such as low food supply, predators and an inland drought.
The PFMC had released three draft seasons last month which listed no chinook fishing for either sport anglers or commercial fleet.
Officials believe they may issue another closure in 2018.
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MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Va. - A Roanoke man admitted he was behind the wheel in a deadly hit-and-run crash that killed a Shawsville man last year in Montgomery County.
Wedstanley Balisage, 25, pleaded guilty Monday to aggravated involuntary manslaughter and DUI.
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Authorities said Balisage was drunk when he hit the car being driven by 73-year-old Bobby Handy in Christiansburg on May 29, 2017.
Handy died at the scene.
Montgomery County prosecutor Mary Pettitt said Balisage faces up to 21 years in prison when he is sentenced in June.
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It’s one of Britain’s most popular high street shops but the fashionwear retailer’s name has been dividing the nation on Twitter as to whether it should be called “Pr-eye-mark” or “Pree-mark”.
So how do you pronounce Primark?
The company has finally settled the debate and has now included an FAQ on their website on how to say its name….drum roll…. Pr-Eye-Mark!
With that debate solved what other famous names have you been pronouncing wrong?
Ikea
Common Pronouciation – eye-key-ah
Actual Pronouciation – ih-key-yah
Nutella
Common Pronouciation – nuh-tell-uh
Actual Pronouciation – new-tell-uh
Nike
Common Pronouciation – nyke
Actual Pronouciation – ni-key
Hyundai
Common Pronouciation – hi-un-dye
Actual Pronouciation – hun-day
Porsche
Common Pronouciation – porsch
Actual Pronouciation – porsha
Ocado
Common Pronouciation – oh-car-doh
Actual Pronouciation – uh-car-doh
Moschino
Common Pronouciation – moss-chee-no
Actual Pronouciation – moss-key-no
Tencent (OTCPK:TCEHY, OTCPK:TCTZF) participates in a $10M Series A round for robotics startup Marble, which creates self-driving food-delivery robots. Other participants include Lemnos, CrunchFund, and Maven.
Marble has existing relationships with Yelp and DoorDash. In a trial program, customer meals were placed in the robot’s cargo bay for the delivery. The recipient unlocked the bay with an access code to receive the food.
Marble plans to use the new funding to develop its tech and expand its market. A second-gen robot should arrive later this year in more U.S. cities.
Marble has AI ambitions that explain Tencent’s involvement.
Finland's Santa Cruz recently kicked off their first US tour in support of their new album Bad Blood Rising, performing alongside Fozzy, Through Fire and Dark Sky Choir.
Says the band: "Santa Cruz fans, we regret to inform you that we had to cancel our remaining shows on the US tour. If you purchased tickets for our headline shows (March 20th, 22nd, 23rd or 24th), please contact the appropriate venue for information on refunds."
In the meantime, Arttu "Archie Cruz" Kuosmanen has taken to Instragram with the following: "To all ya’ll wondering why the rest of the US gigs got cancelled, the guys kicked me out of the bus on the street like a pariah and told me they’re in Santa Cruz no more. I would’ve loved to do ’em, but what can you do. And as far as I know, I am alive & well atm, so all good. Love to all ya’ll."
Stay tuned for updates.
Talented bankers will be welcome to move to the U.K. to work after the country leaves the European Union, Brexit Secretary David Davis said, as he promised it will take "a long time" to tighten migration rules. On a diplomatic mission to Finland, Davis gave a reassurance that the British government will not follow U.S. President Donald Trump in trying to put up barriers to migrants because it would not be in the U.K's interests to cut off the supply of skilled foreign workers. "Our economy depends on attracting bright, capable people to our universities, clever financiers to the City," London's financial district, Davis told reporters in Helsinki on Monday.
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Rhys Griffiths, longtime Langley environmentalist and Senior Citizen of the Year, has died. He was 94.
Griffiths was a founding member of Pollution Probe in North Bay, Ont., a Canadian environmental group that has been active for the past 40 years in everything from pushing for a DDT ban to recycling programs.
In Langley, he was a past president and highly active member of the Langley Field Naturalists. He was a recipient of numerous awards and honours over his volunteer career, including the Dorothy Walford Memorial, Legacy Stewardship, and BC Nature’s Service award.
He was honoured as a Langley Senior Citizen of the Year, and in 2012 he declared he was “gobsmacked” when he was given a special certificate of appreciation by Langley City for his many years of volunteer service.
A celebration of life will be held at St. George’s Anglican Church in Fort Langley, at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 10th.
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) — C Spire launched a new internet era with the roll out of next-generation fixed wireless services.
The company said this is the latest phase of its Tech Movement initiative that aims to transform region with broadband technology innovation.
The new services are part of C Spire’s massive broadband technology deployment announced in late September
C Spire said more than 57,000 households in 22 central and north Mississippi markets can order the super-fast internet access.
The copmany launched 100 Mbps Internet & C Spire TV to thousands of homes.
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As part of the C Spire Tech Movement, we’re launching 100 Mbps Internet & C Spire TV to thousands of homes. Our mission is to transform the region with the power of technology & better Home Internet is the foundation for technology inside your home. https://t.co/JSvAYiE3Kg pic.twitter.com/fxHXFrITmK — C Spire (@CSpire) December 11, 2017
Tonight, LACBC lets you ask an officer all about walking and bicycling laws. Lots more going on this week: South L.A. community planning, Metro committees, Cal Poly Pomona’s alternate transportation conference, bike-share, shared mobility and more. Monday 11/14 – NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED BECAUSE THE LAPD OFFICERS WERE REASSIGNED FOR THE EVENING. Tonight, the L.A. […]
Asbestos In J&J's Talc Caused Woman's Illness, Jury Told
Law360, Los Angeles (October 6, 2017, 10:45 PM EDT) -- Johnson & Johnson has concealed the fact that its talcum powder products contain asbestos for nearly a century, an attorney for a woman alleging she developed mesothelioma after decades of using J&J’s products told a California jury during Friday opening statements.
During the first day of the trial in Pasadena, California, Chris Panatier of Simon Greenstone Panatier Bartlett PC, representing plaintiffs Tina Herford and Douglas Herford, told the jury that J&J’s internal documents revealed that starting at the beginning of the 20th century, when it began selling...
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Rescuers search for victims of a landslide in Rong'an county, South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on Monday. Heavy rains in the county caused the landslide. Three people are confirmed dead. Photo: CFP
Winning numbers drawn in 'Lotto' game
ROCKY HILL, Conn. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Connecticut Lottery's "Lotto" game were:
11-18-21-31-35-43
(eleven, eighteen, twenty-one, thirty-one, thirty-five, forty-three)
Estimated jackpot: $3 million
The Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education program as West Kentucky Community and Technical College has received accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children's Commission for the very first time. (Source: WKCTC)
The Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education program at West Kentucky Community and Technical College has received accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children for the very first time.
With this accreditation, WKCTC has the only associate degree program other than Henderson Community College that is accredited by the NAEYC.
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Merced College sophomore Nick Cook (5) celebrates with freshman David Perales (91) after scoring a touchdown during a game against Hartnell at Stadium '76 in Merced, Calif., on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017. The Blue Devils beat the Panthers 33-28. Andrew Kuhn akuhn@mercedsun-star.com
Hundreds of people gathered in downtown Huntsville Saturday morning to honor civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr.
This is the third year for the event. Organizers say the crowds and participants continue increasing every year.
The parade had 70 organizations marching, including everything from churches to high school ROTC programs.
The parade is put on by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. They say everyone was welcomed to participate, no matter their skin color or race.
Organizers said it was all about experience the civil rights pioneer’s legacy.
Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle served as grand marshal.
Huntsville police and HEMSI were on hand to help with traffic.
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Galway Bay fm newsroom – OPW Minister Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran has announced 9 million euro in funding for flood defence works in Galway city.
The funding is to construct defences outlined in the CFRAM – or Catchment Flood Risk and Management – plans for the city.
This announcement at City Hall comes just weeks ahead of the publication of final CFRAM reports by the OPW.
Minister Moran outlined his vision for the construction of flood defence works in phases or ‘cells’ – which aims to ensure delays or objections will not hold up the entire project.
Also announced today was 500 thousand euro in funding for works at Sruffaunacashlaun Stream & Distillery Canal – which aim to alleviate flood risk to NUI Galway and the west side of the city.
Speaking to FYI Galway, Minister Moran says it’s crucial the 9 million euro is spent effectively.
ZURICH (AP) - FIFA has dropped referee Fahad Al Mirdasi from the World Cup after he was banned from football for life in Saudi Arabia over match fixing.
The Saudi Arabian Football Federation said two weeks ago that Fahad Al Mirdasi asked for money to help a team win a cup final.
Now FIFA says its referees' committee has decided that his conditions to be selected for the World Cup in Russia "are not satisfied anymore."
As a result, the entire Saudi refereeing team has been removed from the tournament, including two assistants.
FIFA says Al Mirdasi won't be directly replaced. Instead, the governing body will take two additional assistant referees from the United Arab Emirates and Japan.
Donald K. Jacoby, 94, died at 7:34 p.m. Thursday, March 15, 2018, at his home in Alton.
Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Monday, March 19, at Gent Funeral Home in Alton, where services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 20. Burial will be at Valhalla Memorial Park in Godfrey.
WATCH James And Chelsea's parents STILL haven't met... 7 YEARS later!
Has it taken you or anyone you know that long to introduce your folks to each other?
James has been going out with his girlfriend Chelsea for around 7 years. Some would say that’s a pretty long time. Even long enough for both sets of parents to have met once or twice.
Not James though, in fact he will actually go out of his way to make sure that they don’t meet.
Sorry mum and dad, but it doesn’t look like a meeting is on the cards anytime soon… and Chris has got his own theory for the reason why.
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Rejected PI Deal Warrants Costs Award, Calif. Court Rules
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 9:30 PM EST) -- A California appeals court said Thursday a state law intended to encourage settlements entitled the heirs of two renters who died in a house fire to approximately $424,000 in legal expenses and interest following a $2.6 million jury verdict, because a $1.5 million settlement offer was rejected by the home's owners.
In a published opinion, a three-judge Second Appellate District panel affirmed a trial judge’s decision to award costs and interest to the heirs of Virginia Gonzalez and Maverick Crowder, who died in a fire that...
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U.S. Vice President Mike Pence, left, is briefed by U.S. Gen. Vincent Brooks, right, commander of the United Nations Command, U.S. Forces Korea and Combined Forces Command from Observation Post Ouellette in the Demilitarized Zone , near the border village of Panmunjom, South Korea, Monday, April 17, 2017.
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CINCINNATI (AP) – Police in a Cincinnati suburb said an officer responding to a domestic disturbance call fatally shot a man who had a gun.
Springfield Township Police Chief Robert Browder said the Sunday night shooting is under investigation. The officer has been placed on administrative leave pending review.
Names weren’t released immediately.
Police say they responded at about 8:15 p.m. Sunday and found two women outside the home. They say when officers entered the home, the man displayed a gun before police fired.
Browder says a handgun was recovered.
Jennie Formby's appointment has been seen as the next step in a far-left takeover of Labour
The mass walk out was set to happen ahead of Labour’s ruling national executive committee (NEC) is set to confirm Ms Formby’s appointment today.
Concerns have been raised that Ms Formby was involved in giving work to Vicki Kirby who had previously been suspended by the party for antisemitism when she was a senior figure in the Unite union.
Ms Formby’s appointment is a victory for her ex-lover Unite boss Len McCluskey and is seen as the final step in the far Left’s takeover of Labour.
She replaces moderate Iain McNicol who was understood to have been forced out by allies of leader Jeremy Corbyn.
Ceremonies were held in a grand opening of a new trail in Chad Erickson Park Wednesday night, adapted to be more inclusive for children with disabilities.
The new trail is a Born Learning Trail, one of four in La Crosse County. Those trails function as a way for adults and children to learn actively together through games and informational signs. The trail in Chad Erickson is the first to feature signs with more ways for children and adults with disabilities to better use the trail, such as braille and picture communication symbols.
"Kids all want to be included and if they can't participate in something, they are instantly excluded," said Great Rivers United Way's Executive Director Mary Kay Wolf. "This signage and the adaptive approach was very important."
The trail adaptation was a year long project. Students from UW-La Crosse Inclusive Recreation course designed the new signs. There are 10 total along the trail.
This one was too close for my zoom, but I cropped it down to show the hand and the rubber bands that the riders put on their boots to help keep their feet in the stirrups. Lots of energy and action in this close-up.
PALMDALE – A Lancaster man died when he lost control of his pickup truck and crashed into a mountainside in the Angeles National Forest near Palmdale, authorities said.
The crash was reported at 6:50 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, on the westbound Angeles Forest (state Route 2) Highway east of Upper Big Tujunga Canyon Road, said California Highway Patrol Officer C. Richards.
Mark Noterman, 65, was driving his 2001 Toyota Tundra when he lost control and left the roadway and crashed into a mountainside, Richards said.
Noterman was airlifted to County USC Medical Center where he died during emergency surgery, the officer said.
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UNITED NATIONS (AP) - U.N. experts say North Korea is flouting U.N. sanctions on oil and gas, engaging in prohibited ballistic missile cooperation with Syria and Myanmar, and earning nearly $200 million in just nine months last year from illegal commodity exports.
The experts say Pyongyang is still able to access the global financial system through "deceptive practices combined with critical deficiencies in the implementation of financial sanctions." And it still engages in "widespread conventional arms deals and cyber operations to steal military secrets."
The executive summary of the panel's report to the Security Council, obtained Friday by The Associated Press, said North Korean diplomats "continue to play a key role in the country's prohibited programs."
The panel said tougher sanctions haven't been matched by the "political will" and coordinated efforts to implement them.
Welcome to today's Aston Villa live blog! We will have all of the fallout from the defeat to Cardiff City as well as the latest transfer news.
Steve Bruce is expected to dip into the market before the window closes, while a number of Villa's out of favour stars are looking to secure moves away from Villa Park.
Ross McCormack, Gary Gardner and Tommy Elphick are all expected to leave before the transfer window closes on August 31 and are attracting interest from some of Villa's Championship rivals.
Leandro Bacuna's departure to Reading was confirmed yesterday and the midfielder could even line up against Villa for Reading on Tuesday evening after signing a four-year deal with the Royals.
Stay tuned for all the latest AVFC news...
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — One person is being detained after they allegedly tried to drive a vehicle into Grant Medical Center.
According to the Columbus Division of Police, dispatchers received a call around 2:25am Tuesday about a person who tried to ram the hospital building with a vehicle. The driver of the vehicle attempted to flee the scene on foot, but was detained by Grant Medical Center security.
No injuries have been reported at this time.
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HOUSTON — Among the victims and families impacted by the horrific events in Chancellorsville, one is Natalie Romero, a graduate from Bellaire High School.
Erika Chaves, the 20-year-old’s mother, was moved to tears from thoughts of her daughter being plowed down. When James Alex Fields Jr, 20, allegedly rammed his car though a crowd of counter protesters at the “Unite the Right” white nationalist rally.
The University of Virginia sophomore suffered from multiple injuries including a skull fracture, which could potentially affect every aspect of her life moving forward.
Supporters of the family are donating to a Go Fund Me page set up to help offset the medical bills. It’s a goal that can’t be reached fast enough.
Chavez said she wants justice for her little girl, asking the government for a call to action.
No doubt this community stands with you Natalie Romero, always.
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Howard turned away 27 of 29 shots from the visiting Panthers on Monday, but the result was a 2-1 overtime loss.
This was a tough-luck loss for Howard, as he was victimized by a power-play goal from Vincent Trocheck in the third period, and then the veteran goalie was caught out of position after picking up a save in overtime, ultimately giving Mike Matheson the clear lane for an easy tap-in to end the game. This was a solid effort from the 35-year-old, but he's yet to turn double-digit wins through 25 appearances this season. Consequently, Howard is best used as a No. 2 fantasy goalie.
Ulster Bank says an issue with money disappearing from some customers accounts was caused by human error.
Customers have been reporting problems with their bank balance since last Friday.
In some cases money had disappeared, others were reporting their cards had been declined.
In an update the bank says there is no connection to an IT system issue in 2012 and this problem was caused by human error after a payment file was not processed.
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A minimum-wage worker must put in a 62-hour workweek to afford to rent a one-bedroom apartment in Pierce County, according to a recent report. Hemera Technologies Getty Images
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The New York Giants have re-signed defensive end Kerry Wynn and added three other free agents, including a wide receiver who has returned kickoffs.
The Giants announced the moves Monday with the newcomers being receiver Cody Latimer, defensive end Josh Mauro and cornerback B.W. Webb.
Wynn has played in 49 regular-season games with 10 starts since making the team as a free agent out of Richmond in 2014. He has 91 tackles, three sacks, three fumble recoveries and one forced fumble. Last season, he played in 15 games with three starts.
Latimer played his first four seasons for the Denver Broncos, appearing in 45 regular-season games with three starts. He had 35 receptions for 445 yards and three touchdowns. Latimer also averaged 24.4 yards on 18 kickoff returns. He finished with a career-high 19 receptions for 287 yards and two touchdowns in 2017.
The N.C. State Bureau of investigation has been coordinating with local law enforcement agencies in nine northwestern counties and with the FBI since 2012 when Operation Dixie Crystal began to root out methamphetamine traffickers, according to an SBI release.
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MLB.com’s Scott Merkin reports that White Sox outfielder Avisail Garcia has been placed on the 10-day disabled list with a strained right hamstring. The club called up outfielder Daniel Palka from Triple-A Charlotte.
Garcia, 26, suffered the injury during Monday’s game against the Mariners. He is off to a slow start this season, batting .233/.250/.315 with a home run and four RBI in 76 plate appearances.
Palka, 26, has been playing well for Charlotte, batting .286/.384/.476 with three home runs and seven RBI in 73 PA.
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A car has overturned after a crash near to a school in Shrewsbury.
The two car crash happened outside Prestfelde Preparatory School on London Road at about 2.15pm this afternoon.
An ambulance and a paramedic support officer are in attendance.
Murray MacGregor, spokesman for West Midlands Ambulance Service, said: "It was initially reported there was a patient trapped under the vehicle. That patient was an elderly female.
"It appears she is fully conscious and out from under the vehicle.
"We are just checking her over but it does not appear to be serious."
Two fire crews from Shrewsbury are also at the scene.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Former Iowa State coach Kevin Jackson has been hired by USA Wrestling.
The governing body announced Wednesday that Jackson will be a developmental coach for the men’s freestyle team.
Jackson was an Olympic champion at the Barcelona Olympics in 1992, and he also won two world titles. Jackson later served as the national freestyle coach from 2000-2008, helping Cael Sanderson and Henry Cejudo take home Olympic gold medals.
Jackson was let go by Iowa State at the end of last season after the Cyclones lost their last 10 dual meets.
Jackson will work alongside national team coach Bill Zadick.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The final tours of Illinois’ Executive Mansion have been given before the home closed for restoration work.
The (Springfield) State Journal-Register reports that about 20 people were on Saturday’s tour. Illinois first lady Diana Rauner is leading a private fundraising campaign to pay for the estimated $15 million in work that is expected to keep the mansion closed for 18 months. So far the mansion association has raised $4.5 million.
Planned work on the 161-year-old home includes mechanical system upgrades, landscape and grounds improvements, security enhancements and interior and exterior restoration work. The home also will be made accessible to the disabled.
No work has been done on the mansion except emergency repairs since the early 1970s. The Rauners will live in the Director’s House at the Illinois State Fairgrounds while work is being done.
TEL AVIV, April 3 Israel Secondary Fund (ISF) said on Monday it has raised $100 million for its second fund, ISF II, from Israeli and foreign institutions and family offices.
Investors include Israeli investment houses Halman-Aldubi, Altshuler Shaham and IBI and Bank Hapoalim. The new fund has completed four investments.
ISF is a secondary fund that acquires positions in Israeli funds and minority holdings in private companies from investors, founders and other shareholders, providing liquidity to the venture capital and private equity market.
Over $30 billion have been invested in Israeli funds and tech firms in the last decade, ISF managing partner Dror Glass said.
"A large portion of today's companies stay private for longer periods, and build significant business activity before going public or being acquired," he said. "Therefore, there is a growing need by entrepreneurs and investors for liquidity in the years preceding an exit." (Reporting by Tova Cohen)
LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) _ Urban and rural farms in Indiana are working to provide more opportunities for residents to get fresh, nutritious and local produce.
The Lafayette Journal and Courier reports food sharing initiatives, such as urban farms, are growing in places like Fort Wayne, Indianapolis and Lafayette.
Indianapolis’s Flanner House partnered with farmer Johnathan Lawler to open an urban farm, which hopes to distribute 40,000 pounds of produce to food deserts this year.
Lafayette charity Red Giant Union will plant 12 tower gardens this season. Seventy percent of its produce will be sold while 30 percent will be given away for free.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture reports almost 15 percent of Indiana households were food insecure between 2013 and 2015, meaning they had limited access to nutritionally adequate food.
Mdantsane police are investigating a case of culpable homicide after a taxi allegedly killed two young girls and seriously injured another two in an accident at Qumza highway, NU1.
On 13 August 2017 it is alleged that a taxi derailed off the road and hit two young girls aged 7 and 9 years who were walking in the pavement, both girls were killed.
The other victims an 11 and 23 year old were rushed to a local hospital.
The cause of the accident is unknown. Investigation continues.
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LAHORE, Jan 2 (APP): The Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board, Sheharyar
Mohammad Khan, has relieved Basit Ali from his duties in regard to the Women Team’s head coach and Chairman national Junior selection committee in the after math of Basit’s slapping of a former international cricketer Mehmood Hamid on the side lines of a match of national one day cricket tournament at Karachi.
“The Chairman’s decision came after he had separate meetings with Basit Ali and Mahmood Hamid in Karachi following an alleged brawl between the two, few days ago. Although the two had reconciled, Basit Ali admitted to an intent to physically harm Mahmood Hamid, ” said spokesman of PCB here on Monday.
The Chairman has accordingly withdrawn Basit Ali from the currently
sensitive assignments with the woman’s and junior selection committee, he adde.
“However, the Chairman has noted that there would be no general ban on Basit Ali’s future coaching assignments with PCB or other teams,” he said.
For his Major League debut on Sunday vs. the Brewers, Reds rookie Sal Romano came out throwing some serious gas. Then he ran out of gas sooner than he wanted or the Reds expected in a Romano's first big league pitch to Nick Franklin was 97 mph.
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Former NYPD Commissioner and MSNBC Senior Law Enforcement Analyst Bill Bratton reacts to the shooting that occurred while lawmakers were holding baseball practice in Alexandria, Virginia.
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Man found shot to death in doorway of home in North Carolina
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — A man has been found shot to death in the doorway of a home in North Carolina.
Winston-Salem Police Lt. Michael Cardwell told news outlets that officers were called to a home shortly before 1 a.m. Wednesday on a report of gunshots and found a dead man.
Cardwell would not say whether the victim lived in the home or was shot there.
The 24-year-old victim's name has not yet been released.
No arrests have been reported.
Neighbors who called police said they heard at least five gunshots.
Opal Jean Stearns, 83, Albany, passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at The Medical Center in Albany. She was the wife of the late Bennie G. Stearns, daughter of the late Ewell B. and Rosa Ellen (Tallent) Conner and was also preceded in death by a brother, Keith Conner.
She is survived by a son, Scottie Stearns; a sister, Gay Davis; three brothers, Kenneth, A.V. and Ewell “Bear” Conner, Jr.; three grandchildren, Wayne, Mallie and Kyla Stearns; two great-grandchildren, Aspen and Brock Stearns; also several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Satuday, May 26, 2018 at Aaron’s Chapel Separate Baptist Church with pastors Jerry Ridge and Clifton Cowan officiating. Final resting place in Keith Conner Family Cemetery. Arrangements were made through Campbell-New Funeral Home of Albany.
CBS2 / KCAL9 CBS2/KCAL9 is part of CBS Television Stations, a division of CBS Corp. and one of the largest network-owned station groups in the country. CBS Studio City Broadcast Center 4200 Radford Avenue Studio City, CA [...] 2nd Student At Santa Monica HS Dies Of Mystery Illness A Santa Monica High School student has died of an unknown illness for the second time since October.
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BLUE SPRINGS, Miss. (AP) — Toyota says the vice president of its Mississippi plant will become both the plant’s president and its vice president of administration on Jan. 1.
Sean Suggs is currently vice president of manufacturing at the 10-year-old plant in Blue Springs.
The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal and WTVA-TV report that he will replace Akitoshi Ichino, who will become Toyota Motor North America vice president of vehicle manufacturing and engineering.
Toyota hired Suggs in 1997 in Indiana. He came to Mississippi in 2013 as vice president of administration for the Blue Springs plant.
Talk about awkward...
In a new interview with AMP Radio, Camilla Cabello discussed whether or not she's down with her ex group Fifth Harmony's new single "Down" and if she's got any thoughts about her departure—and that's when things got a little uncomfortable.
When asked if she had any regrets about her dramatic exit and the headline-making aftermath, Camilla clammed, but said: "Obviously I wish it wouldn’t have been like that because I just, you know, peace."
And then she simply said, "But like I said, I wish them the best."
Needless to say—it was tense.
Despite her feelings, the "Crying in the Club" singer did have good things to say about Fifth Harmony's new song.
"I've heard some snip its of it. I haven't had a chance to hear the whole thing, but I thought it was pretty cool," said Camilla.
Former president Obasanjo has pointed the finger of blame on General Abdulsalami Abubakar and unnamed others for his second coming as Nigeria's leader.Speaking at the Niger State Investment and Economic Summit, Obasanjo narrated how he was carrying on with life in prison when the General came to get him out, pardoned him and conspired with others to put him in the seat of power.
Early County Fire Officials says they're prepared to respond to fallen trees in their area.Saturation and projected high winds have officials concerned about trees uprooting.
The Wagner Group recently announced it is continuing to drive forward the joint marketing of the companies belonging to its industrial solutions division. This integration is reportedly designed to foster common, global growth under the Wagner brand
“Our customers benefit from an even broader portfolio. They receive professional advice and first-class service for both liquid coating and powder coating systems, as well as for adhesives and sealants - and all tailored precisely to their needs. Technology, sales and service are all provided from a single source,” said Martin Kürzinger, CEO, industrial solutions division.
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Johnson pitched in 12 points (5-10 FG, 2-5 3Pt), four rebounds and two assists across 22 minutes in Friday's 129-97 win over the Suns.
A second straight strong shooting night led to Johnson's third double-digit scoring effort of the last seven games. The veteran has encouragingly seen 20 minutes or more in 10 of his last 11 contests. He's posted at least a 50.0 percent success rate from the field in eight of his last 12 games as well, and his ability to get hot from the field on any given night gives him some decent fantasy upside in very deep formats.
Airbus Chief Executive Tom Enders has warned staff of "turbulent and confusing times" amid French and UK anti-bribery and corruption investigations and urged them to support the aerospace group's top management and the board.
PARIS: Airbus Chief Executive Tom Enders has warned staff of "turbulent and confusing times" amid French and UK anti-bribery and corruption investigations and urged them to support the aerospace group's top management and the board.
In a letter to 130,000 staff on Friday, Enders defended the decision to report anomalies to UK authorities, which had triggered the probes, and said he and general counsel John Harrison had the board's backing to see the process through.
The investigations could however lead to "significant penalties" against the group, he said, according to a text of the letter obtained by Reuters.
Airbus declined comment.
(Reporting by Tim Hepher; editing by John Irish)
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Vigil@nce - RSA Authentication Manager: SQL injection
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SYNTHESIS OF THE VULNERABILITY
An attacker can use a SQL injection of RSA Authentication Manager, in order to read or alter data.
Impacted products: RSA Authentication Manager.
Severity: 2/4.
Creation date: 18/01/2018.
Revision date: 24/01/2018.
DESCRIPTION OF THE VULNERABILITY
The RSA Authentication Manager product uses a database.
However, user’s data are directly inserted in a SQL query.
An attacker can therefore use a SQL injection of RSA Authentication Manager, in order to read or alter data.
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Pharrell isn’t slowing down with “Yellow Light.” He drops another contribution to the “Despicable Me 3” soundtrack with another tune called “There’s Something Special.”
Much like his contribution to the “Despicable Me 2” movie with his smash single “Happy,” “There’s Something Special” is soulful song with a good message, but this one a slowed-down, lullaby-like groove about reigniting your passion.
“Sometimes I only did what was required / I’m a sinner, sometimes I sat down when I got tired / Should’ve stayed standing up, to do the job for which I was hired / But the good Lord, thank you for relighting my fire,” he sings.
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SMITHFIELD, R.I. (WPRI) — Police are searching for a man who they say robbed a convenience store at gunpoint over the weekend.
According to the Smithfield Police Department, the incident happened on March 17 around 2 a.m. The suspect entered the Speedway convenience store on Putnam Pike with a semi-automatic handgun and a red and black “camo” mask over his face.
Police said he demanded money and scratch tickets from the clerk, who gave him an undetermined amount of cash, several scratch tickets and a carton of cigarettes. The suspect then fled on foot heading east on Putnam Pike.
He is described as a white male who is 5’6″ wearing a dark winter jacket with a fur lined hood and dark pants.
Anyone with information on this crime is asked to contact the Smithfield Police Department at (401) 231-2500.
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Morgan Evans is extraordinary — and if you don’t believe that, just ask the U.S. government.
Kelsea Ballerini’s new hubby, a rising country star from Australia, tells CMT that his immigration papers officially call him “an alien of extraordinary ability.” Morgan says “That’s what’s on my visa. That’s my official title. It takes a long time to gain citizenship. I think that’s what most of the people who are not from America working in the music industry would be considered legally as.”
Morgan and Kelsea got married last Saturday.
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The Prime Minister, Theresa May, has announced that she wants to hold a general election on June 8. In the wake of the Copeland and Stoke Central by-elections in February, Martin Baxter analysed the what those results suggest the result might be if an election was held in 2017. The article is republished here in its original form:
Thursday's by-elections have delivered a seat each to the Conservative and Labour Party but if a general election were to be held next week, it would be Theresa May emerging with the bounty of a three-figure majority.
The Stoke-on-Trent and Copeland by-elections provide interesting insight into voting behaviour. A good way of understanding the real meaning of their results is to compare them with the predicted result, based on national opinion polls.
Liberian President George Weah on Wednesday decided to reduce import taxes on more than 2,000 commodities to combat rising inflation.
A statement from the Ministry of Information said, the decision will see the reduction of taxes on a large number of goods imported onto the Liberian market.
George Weah has thus asked his tax administration to submit his proposals “within 72 hours”.
The President has instructed the Ministry of Trade and Industry to urgently implement a consistent and proportionate reduction in the prices of the products concerned in order to bring relief to the poor.”
According to the statement, customs taxes will therefore fall from 81 to 40 % on more than 2,000 products widely consumed by Liberians.
Weah was elected in late December, 2017 on a “pro-poor” program.
Jurisdiction issue delays Juelz Santana's detention hearing
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — A detention hearing for rapper Juelz Santana has been postponed until authorities decide who will prosecute the drug and gun charges he faces following an incident at Newark Liberty International Airport.
A judge was due to decide Monday whether Santana would remain jailed until his trial. Officials say that hearing will likely now occur sometime this week.
Santana pleaded not guilty to state charges last week. He also faces federal charges in the same incident
Authorities say security personnel found a loaded .38-caliber handgun and oxycodone pills he didn't have a prescription for in a carry-on bag containing his identification.
They say he fled the area, leaving two bags behind. He turned himself in three days later.
The 36-year-old New York City-born rapper lives in Totowa, New Jersey. His real name is LaRon James.
Group rallies to save Tennessee art school from 2020 closure
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A five-person board is leading the rally to save a Tennessee art college.
The Commercial Appeal reports in the face of Memphis College of Art's decision last fall to close by 2020 because of dwindling enrollment, $7 million in real estate debt and a small endowment, a group has planned two different approaches to preserve the school.
In addition to an online petition that has garnered more than 3,300 signatures, Save MCA wants to take over the school after 11 properties are sold to eliminate the debt. If that doesn't work out, leader Tootsie Bell says they want to renew the college at a different location.
MCA Interim President Laura Hine says she'll consider any viable bid to save the school, but it has to be fully funded and committed.
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Super moms to the rescue!
It's hard enough having to balance a high-powered career, super stardom and manage to keep your relationship in-tact, but for La'Myia Good, Asiah Collins and LoLa Monroe, it's all in a days work.
These ladies may be musicians, chefs and actresses but when the day ends, their number one role is mom. "That is my day to day life. Trying to balance between mommy mode and my wife hat and my business hat and I'm also in culinary school," said Asiah who has a one year old daughter with husband Kid Ink. "It's a struggle in balance."
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A doctor who saw Prince in the days before he died had prescribed the opioid painkiller oxycodone under the name of Prince's friend to protect the musician's privacy, according to court documents unsealed Monday that revealed nothing about how the pop superstar got the fentanyl that actually killed him. The affidavits and search warrants were unsealed in Carver County District Court as the yearlong investigation into Prince's death continues. The documents show authorities searched Paisley Park, cellphone records of Prince's associates, and Prince's email accounts to try to determine how he got the fentanyl, a synthetic opioid drug 50 times more powerful than heroin.
[HONG KONG] Shares bounced back in the first few minutes of Hong Kong trade on Thursday, tracking recoveries in the US and Europe as fears of a political crisis in Italy abated.
The Hang Seng Index added 0.72 per cent, or 217.39 points, to 30,274.18.
And the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.67 per cent, or 20.39 points, to 3,061.83, while the Shenzhen Composite Index, which tracks stocks on China's second exchange, gained 0.72 per cent, or 12.45 points, to 1,748.79.
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Age is just a number for legendary writer Stan Lee. The artist turned 94 last week, but he says he has no plans to slow down and wants to keep on creating characters.
“I plan to keep creating characters with my company POW! Entertainment. We just launched a new animated series called Stan Lee’s Cosmic Crusaders, a new digital graphic novel God Woke, and our TV show Lucky Man is going into its second season,” Lee said in an email interview from Los Angeles.
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Lee, whose given name is Stanley Martin Lieber, is a comic-book writer, editor, publisher, media producer, television host, actor and former president and chairman of Marvel Comics. He has worked with several artists, most notably Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko, to co-create Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four, the X-Men, Hulk, Thor, Iron Man, Daredevil, Doctor Strange, and many other characters.
Lee, who turned a year older on December 28, 2016, added that he loves his work and feels very fortunate to carry on with it.
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BOSTON — Terry Rozier had a career-high 31 points and seven rebounds in his second NBA start, Jayson Tatum added a career-high 27 points and the short-handed Boston Celtics beat the Atlanta Hawks 119-110 on Friday night.
Rozier started in place of the injured Kyrie Irving. The third-year guard became the second player in league history with a triple-double in his first start, totalling 17 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists in Wednesday's blowout of the Knicks.
Irving missed his second straight game with a right quad contusion that he suffered in Monday's win at Denver and was one of four Boston players who sat with injuries on Friday.
Jaylen Brown scored 19 points and Al Horford had 17 with seven assists to help lead Boston to its fourth win in five tries.
Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a session of the International Arctic Forum in Arkhangelsk, Russia March 30, 2017. REUTERS/Sergei Karpukhin
ARKHANGELSK, Russia Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday he was ready to meet U.S. president Donald Trump at an Arctic summit in Finland.
Russian president made this remark responding to his Finnish counterpart, who said he would be happy to receive Russian and U.S. presidents in Finland.
(Reporting by Oxana Kobzeva; writing by Maria Tsvetkova; editing by VLadimir Soldatkin)
For gamers, 2016 was the year of VR. But now that the HTC Vive, Oculus Rift and PlayStation VR are already on the market, with an ever-growing library of titles, where does the industry need to go from here? Most consumers don't seem that compelled by VR yet, so what will it take to get more people aboard? At our E3 stage, we tackled that problem with Daniel O'Brien, general manager of HTC Vive; Samantha Gorman, co-creator of the VR art collective Tender Claws; and MatPat, host of Game Theory.
President Donald Trump tweeted Wednesday that he wished he had not selected Jeff Sessions as his attorney general, a day after it was reported that Trump told his top law enforcement official to regain control of the Russia probe last year — and was angered when Sessions refused.
In a trio of morning tweets, Trump responded to an interview that Rep. Trey Gowdy, R-S.C., gave to "CBS This Morning" in which the House Oversight Committee chairman at one point appeared to explain how the president's "frustration" with Sessions could be justified.
In a note ahead of Baidu (BIDU -0.9% ) earnings coming Friday, Macquarie says it expects the compnay's Q1 revenues to jump 21% and net income to gain 49%.
The company will benefit from ad sales gains in its newsfeed and new high-quality content for iQiyi, the firm says; it expects core revenue from search, newsfeed and iQiyi to grow 30% Y/Y. Macquarie forecasts revenues at about 20.4B yuan (about $3.23B), and non-GAAP net income at 3.6B yuan (about $570M). (h/t Bloomberg)
The firm's raised its price target to $296 from $291, implying 29% upside from current pricing.
Ambode Promises More Prize Money For ITTF Nigeria Open From 2018
Governor of Lagos State, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode has pledged to increase the prize money for the Seamaster ITTF Challenge Nigeria Open from next year. The Governor, who was basking in the euphoria of the success of the just concluded 2017 edition at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall of Teslim Balogun Stadium in Surulere on Sunday, saidRead More The post Ambode Promises More Prize Money For ITTF Nigeria Open From 2018 appeared first on The Nation Nigeria. Read Full Story
THESSALONIKI (ANA) – Main opposition New Democracy leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis called for a full inquiry into the causes of the serious subsidence around the Public Power Corporation’s coal mine in Amyntaio, which forced the evacuation of an entire village.
In statements after visiting the village of Anargyroi on Wednesday afternoon, Mitsotakis said that conducting the inquiry and completing the relocation of the village were the two top priorities at this time.
ND’s leader was briefed by PPC staff on the conditions leading up to the incident and in statements afterward noted a need to ensure the operation of a district-heating network in the Amyntaio region, as well as an “aggressive plan to reform the PPC, ensuring a strong and sustainable PPC at the heart of energy developments in our country.”
Earlier on Wednesday, Mitsotakis also visited the village of Vrissa on the island of Lesvos, which suffered major damage in Monday’s earthquake.
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The Hunterdon/Warren Athletic Association celebrated a special bunch of students and contributors on Tuesday at its annual scholar-athlete luncheon at Flynn’s on the Hill in Phillipsburg.
The event included two new awards, which went to Stateliner staples.
Longtime Phillipsburg fixture Charlie Bowlby received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the organization. And Phillipsburg’s Joann Osifchin was the first recipient of the Administrative Assistant of the Year honor.
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DAVIDSON COUNTY, N.C. – The Davidson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide that took place in the northern part of the county.
Victor Manuel Cervantes-Ramirez, 18, is charged in the death of 34-year-old Derrick Demont DeWalt.
It happened at about 5 a.m. Saturday in the 700 block of Frye Bridge Road in the Arcadia community, according to the sheriff’s office.
April 24 (Reuters) - WORLDLINE SA:
* Q1 REVENUE EUR 394.1 MILLION VERSUS EUR 372.7 MILLION YEAR AGO
* CONFIRMS ALL THE OBJECTIVES FOR 2018
* IN 2018 EXPECTS TO ACHIEVE AN ORGANIC GROWTH OF ITS REVENUE, AT CONSTANT SCOPE AND EXCHANGE RATES, OF BETWEEN 5% AND 7%
* IN 2018 EXPECTS TO GENERATE A FREE CASH FLOW OF BETWEEN €200 MILLION AND €210 MILLION Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
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LEWISBURG, Tenn. (AP) – Chinese auto supplier Minth Group is investing $13 million in a Tennessee plant, creating 200 jobs.
Republican Gov. Bill Haslam on Tuesday announced the plans by Minth to renovate an existing 125,000-square-foot facility in Lewisburg that will serve as a manufacturing facility and distribution warehouse for parts made elsewhere.
Minth COO Jimmy Chen says the company got its start in the United States 10 years ago with its first plant in Michigan. He says the new Tennessee facility will help the company provide customers with "better and more immediate support."
Minth designs and manufactures structural body, trim and decorative parts for the automotive industry. The company has plants around the world, supplying the auto industry in 29 countries.
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On his first trip as U.S defence secretary to parts of the Middle East and Africa, Jim Mattis will focus on the fight against Islamic State and articulating President Donald Trump's policy toward Syria, officials and experts say.His trip may give clarity to adversaries and allies alike about the Trump administration's tactics in the fight against Islamic State militants and its willingness to use military power more liberally than former President Barack Obama did. U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis addresses a news conference during a NATO defence ministers meeting at the Alliance headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, February 16, 2017.
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Foley High School students, teachers and faculty are awaiting re-entry following a fire on school premises Friday morning.
The fire originated from a bathroom, according to Baldwin County Public Schools spokesman Terry Wilhite.
"The fire caused a lot of smoke and significant damage in the bathroom," Wilhite says. "School officials are working to get the mess cleaned up as quickly as possible and law enforcement is investigating."
In response to the fire, students and faculty were able to evacuate, in accordance to the evacuation plan established in their past drills.
"When the smoke clears, students/teachers will re-enter the building," Wilhite says.
March 19 (Reuters) - Gvc Holdings Plc:
* HAS SUCCESSFULLY PRICED AND ALLOCATED DEBT FINANCING PACKAGE SUPPORTING ITS INTENDED ACQUISITION OF LADBROKES CORAL PLC​
* ‍FIRST LIEN TERM LOAN B IS ACCOMPANIED BY A NEW £550M MULTI-CURRENCY 5 YEAR RCF PRICED AT E+275​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reuters.Briefs@thomsonreuters.com)
We asked our pal Cameron Cooper to write and record an original track using Elixir Strings – specifically the new Optiweb coated strings. He didn’t disappoint, just listen to this!!
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A bus full of passengers burst into flames after a tyre suddenly caught fire, injuring one.
In the video, filmed in Harbin City in Heilongjiang Province on March 18, more than 50 passengers rush to leave the bus, which is on fire, from its two doors in a panicked stampede.
People from nearby shops use extinguishers to try to put out the fire before firefighters arrive.
The bus exploded just two minutes after all commuters had been evacuated, local media said.
Five fire engines and 20 firefighters were sent to the site.
The fire was put out and only one person had injuries.
The case was under investigation.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Great Ajax Corp:
* Great Ajax Corp announces public offering of convertible notes
* Great Ajax Corp - commencing an underwritten public offering of convertible senior notes due 2024
* Great Ajax Corp - ‍is commencing an underwritten public offering of convertible senior notes due 2024​
* Great Ajax Corp - notes will pay interest quarterly at a rate of 7.25% per annum and will mature on April 30, 2024
* Great Ajax - to use net proceeds from this offering to acquire extra mortgage loans and mortgage-related assets consistent with investment strategy​
* Great Ajax - notes represent an additional offering of company's 7.25% convertible senior notes due 2024, of which $87.5 million were previously issued Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Amukamara exited Monday's practice with an undisclosed injury, Chris Emma of CBS Chicago report.
The nature of Amukamara's injury wasn't specified. The team will likely present some sort of status update in the coming days.
Just days after his knockout victory in his return to the ring, Amir Khan has another reason to celebrate.
The boxer announced the birth of his second daughter with wife Faryal Makhdoom.
The Olympian, 31, shared a photograph of himself and baby Alayna, who is dressed in a leopard print and red ruffle outfit, on Instagram.
Writing alongside the image, he said: "Welcome to the world. With my and @faryalmakhdoom new born, Weighing 8lbs 3oz ALAYNA KHAN," adding a baby emoji at the end.
His 26-year-old wife, whom he married in 2013, was four months pregnant when Khan entered the I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here jungle.
He finished seventh on the reality series and is reportedly the highest paid contestant in the history of the show.
On 4 August 2017, Amir had announced that the couple had agreed to split.
But in November 2017, photos emerged of Khan and his wife together. Khan later stated that they had had reconciled.
The pair welcomed their first child, Lamaisah, in May 2014.
President Donald Trump is hosting French President Emmanuel Macron for a state visit this week. The two leaders are holding a news conference ahead of Tuesday night’s state dinner.
This press conference starts at 11:45 a.m. ET, Tuesday.
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You know those products that you just can't live without? For Priv makeup artist Jared Lipscomb, this is it.
"The Burt's Bee lip line is so bomb," he told E! News before appearing on E!'s freeSTYLE alongside The Bachelor's Vanessa Grimaldi and host Zuri Hall. "I love any of their tinted chapsticks. They have some dark ones that have berry tones. They're just colored enough to give you that subtle pop without being overpowering, and they're easy to wear all day."
Burt's Bees Tinted Lip Balm ($4.99) uses shea butter and botanical waxes to tout eight-hour moisture. So, if you're more of a lip-balm-kind-of-girl or you have dry lips, this product can easily be your go-to when you want to add some color.
April 13 Aphria Inc:
* Aphria records fifth consecutive quarter of profitability
* Quarterly earnings per share C$0.04
* Quarterly revenue C$5.119 million
* Aphria Inc - revenue for three months ended February 28, 2017 was $5.12 million representing a 2% decrease over prior quarter's revenue of $5.23 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The billionaire investor and philanthropist George Soros warned Europe that President Donald Trump has effectively destroyed its transatlantic alliance with America, and that the continent faces an and amp;ldquo;existential crisis and amp;rdquo; because of its current turmoil.
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today left for Singapore after a brief halt in Malaysia where he met his newly-elected Malaysian counterpart Mahathir Mohammad and discussed ways to boost bilateral ties.Modi congratulated Mahathir on assuming the post of Prime Minister of Malaysia. The two leaders had a productive exchange of views on strengthening the strategic partnership.Deputy Prime Minister Dr Wan Azizah was at the airport to see off Modi.Modi, who arrived here today on the second leg of his three-nation tour, met 92-year-old Mahathir in his office at Perdana Putra Complex, Putrajaya.Modi is among the first world leaders to meet Mahathir, who became the world's oldest elected leader when his opposition alliance registered a stunning victory over the Barisan Nasional coalition, which had ruled Malaysia since 1957.Mahathir was sworn in as Malaysia's prime minister on May 10.This is the first meeting between the two leaders. Modi last visited Malaysia in Novembver 2015.
Mon, Apr 17: The battle for your vote in the 2017 BC election is entering new and nasty levels after the Liberals issued a scathing news release accusing the NDP of racist comments. John Hua reports.
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FORT DODGE, Iowa — Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst says “it’s very frustrating” that it took President Donald Trump two days to specifically denounce white supremacy in the wake of a deadly clash in Virginia.
The Republican freshman senator spoke to reporters after a town hall meeting of about 100 people in Fort Dodge in northwest Iowa. Trump finally condemned hate groups by name on Monday, after first offering a less specific criticism of groups involved in Saturday’s protests in Charlottesville.
Ernst credited Trump with adequately addressing the problem Monday, but wished it hadn’t taken so long.
She said the statement was “strong,” but that “I wish he had been right out the gate with that.”
Uganda has just signed a bill that further criminalizes homosexuality, CNN reports.Uganda has just signed a bill that further criminalizes homosexuality, CNN reports.
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April 10 Innoviva Inc:
* Innoviva announces $50 million partial royalty notes redemption
* Innoviva Inc - Innoviva will prepay $50 million in outstanding principal, representing a substantial portion of co's $150 million capital return plan for 2017
* Innoviva Inc - announced that on may 15, 2017, next interest payment date under its non-recourse royalty notes due 2029 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
TODAY: Numerous showers and thunderstorms, with highs in the mid to upper 80s. Some localized flash flooding cannot be ruled out. Chance of rain around 70%.
TONIGHT: Numerous thunderstorms ending around 10 pm at the latest, but a lingering shower or storm will remain possible overnight. Late night rain chance around 20%.
TUESDAY: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Again, a localized instance of flash flooding cannot be ruled out. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain around 50%.
WED-FRI: Scattered thunderstorms possible each day, but overall rain chances will be a bit lower than Monday or Tuesday. Highs in the low 90s, with heat index values in the upper 90s. Chance of rain around 30-40%.
WEEKEND: The weekend appears to be a bit drier than the work week, with rain chances staying around the 20% range. Highs will remain in the low 90s.
When U.S. national security adviser John Bolton sat down with Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin last week, to calm the highest tensions between nuclear superpowers in at least three decades, the American delivered an unexpected compliment.
“I look forward to learning how you handled the World Cup so successfully,” Bolton told Russia’s president, referring to the fact that the U.S. will host the 2026 World Cup along with Mexico and Canada.
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I became a David Cassidy fan watching Partridge Family reruns. I loved the songs especially "I Woke Up In Love This Morning." Cassidy to me was a pop star who wanted to be a rock star and it haunted him for most of his life. I saw him in Atlantic City in the nineties and not only did he sing all the Partridge family hits exactly as you remember them, but sang and danced a full cabaret show. The man was a talent! I almost saw him last summer when he played the Manalapan Fair. My sister said he was great.
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press release: Guidebook author, travel television host, newspaper columnist and overall European travel expert Rick Steves has lived out of a suitcase for over 30 years. Considering himself “a citizen of this planet”, Steves’ countless experiences discovering unknown places and sharing them with others have redefined his opinions of travel and community. In Travel as a Political Act, Steves explains how his travels have broadened his perspectives and opinions on drug policy reform, the role of government and America’s place in relation to the rest of the world. Through anecdotes and satirical humor, Steves sheds light on his reality of American travel in relation to politics.
Facebook’s obsession with figuring out how to make money from video has some publishers wondering what’s happening with its other recent big initiative, Facebook Instant Articles. But Facebook is about to test some new features to address publisher objections with Instant Articles.
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Corona-Norco schools have won nearly $50,000 to help elementary school students learn more about hands-on technology.
A $48,870 grant from the Michigan-based Dart Foundation will help the Corona-Norco Unified School District buy 3-D printers and robotics kits for students at Coronita, Garretson and Jefferson elementary schools.
The three schools serve many low-income students and those who are learning English, a school district news release states.
April 3 (Gracenote) - Results from the Monterrey Open Women's Singles Round 1 matches on Monday 3-Caroline Garcia (France) beat Renata Zarazua (Mexico) 4-6 6-2 6-3 Donna Vekic (Croatia) beat Patricia Tig (Romania) 6-4 6-1 Naomi Broady (Britain) beat Catherine Bellis (U.S.) 7-6(7) 6-4 Julia Boserup (U.S.) beat Nao Hibino (Japan) 6-0 6-2 2-Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova (Russia) beat Tatjana Maria (Germany) 6-1 6-3
BOSTON (AP) — Reigning New York City Marathon winner Shalane Flanagan will run in Boston next year in a fourth attempt to win her hometown race.
The four-time Olympian and reigning Chicago Marathon champion will be joined on the men’s side by Galen Rupp in a field of elite Americans announced Monday by race sponsor John Hancock. Olympians Desiree Linden, Dathan Ritzenhein, Abdi Abdirahman, Deena Kastor and Molly Huddle also are signed up for the 122nd edition of the world’s oldest annual marathon, which is being held April 16.
Last month, Flanagan became the first American woman to win New York since 1977. No U.S. woman has won Boston since 1985. But last year the Americans had their best finishes since then, grabbing two of the top four women’s spots and six of the top ten for men.
Two religious Israelis who regularly stay at the Aparthaus Paradies in Arosa, Switzerland have told Arutz Sheva that the owners are not anti-Semitic as the impression given by signs directed at Jewish guests at the hotel, which created a furor before they were taken down.
One of them said, "All in all, this is an innocent and inappropriate wording of a notice for the Israeli hotel guests."
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For some there is the creation of the dream -
the gradual conception
of a hope.
Fed by some internal power
that refuses to subside -
this very human element
speaks in a soft yet persistent voice.
This initial excitement
stirs the blood
and sets the mind
to work.
Carrying the dream forward
the expectation builds
into a plan.
Hovering on the edge
of reality
the dream longs
for its own evolution.
There is the waiting and the wondering
as the transformation
becomes the realization.
Everything begins
with the dream.
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The Brantford Poetry Society focuses on improving the writing of its members, while sharing in the pleasure of creating poetry. Each month, The Expositor will present a member's poem.
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Stormzy's Merky Festival has been going on in Ibiza, but the MC stopped his headline set on Tuesday night - to watch England's penalty shootout against Colombia.
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Real Sociedad's newly appointed head coach Asier Garitano (C) attends a press event for his presentation next to Real Sociedad's president Jokin Aperribay (R) and the club's soccer director Roberto Olabe (L) at Zubieta facilities in San Sebastian, Basque Country, Spain, May 30, 2018. EPA-EFE/Gorka Estrada
The president of Real Sociedad denied here Wednesday that Real Madrid had called the San Sebastian club about a deal to obtain Spain international Alvaro Odriozola.
"Nobody has contacted us," Jokin Aperribay said during the official presentation of Asier Garitano as Sociedad's new coach, clearly angry that the name of one of his players had cropped up as a future acquisition for the Blancos.
Sonatype, the leader in software supply chain automation, today launched the Nexus Exchange and announced new Nexus platform integrations with CloudBees, GitHub, The Nexus Exchange is an online directory that enables members of the Nexus community to easily promote and share integrations, plugins, and scripts for Sonatype's portfolio of Nexus products. Currently, the Nexus Exchange offers more than 30 plugins developed by community members and provides resources such as APIs, sample code, and documentation for Nexus Repository and Nexus Lifecycle.
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A comic strip depicting the lives of Singaporeans adorns a platform at Jurong East MRT station. In celebration of Singapore's 52nd birthday, panels of these large comic strips, titled Days Of Our Lives, have been installed by Ohmyhome, a company providing a platform for HDB transactions, at two train stations - Jurong East MRT station (Aug 3 to 16) and Bedok MRT station (Aug 10 to 23). The comic strips feature a collection of 12 stories, ranging from a young couple proposing with the popular "Want to BTO?" question to children moving closer to their aged parents to care for them.
DALLAS (AP) – Dallas Police Department SWAT team members say they told a sniper that a robot would be carrying a phone – not explosives – down the long hallway where he had holed up during a standoff after his ambush attack that killed five officers on July 7, 2016. The SWAT members tell The Dallas Morning News about the construction of the bomb that was instead taped to the back of a book and fastened to the robot before being detonated and killing Micah Johnson. The 25-year-old former Army reservist had told them he wanted to kill white police officers. The use of the robot to deliver explosives was a first for a U.S. police department. A grand jury this week found no criminal wrongdoing in the officers’ use of force.
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A hold and secure has been lifted at Grenfall High School after a threat made towards the school on Wednesday afternoon.
The RCMP received a call about a threat around 12:30 p.m. As a precaution, police say the school was placed into hold and secure mode.
According to police, officers were able to find a person who was taken into custody without incident. No charges have been laid at this time.
The investigation is ongoing.
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Bogaerts (ankle) began a rehabilitation assignment Tuesday for Triple-A Pawtucket and is expected to be activated off the disabled list for Friday's home game against the Rays, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.
Bogaerts kicked off his rehab by going 2-for-3 with a home run and played six innings at shortstop. Both hits were opposite-field jobs to right field. He'll play another game for the PawSox on Wednesday, weather permitting. Manager Alex Cora said Bogaerts could still be activated Friday even if Pawtucket is rained out Wednesday.
President Trump is meeting with governors and a big part of their focus will be on keeping schools safe.
The University of California, Berkeley filed an appeal Thursday that challenges the Harvard-affiliated Broad Institute for the rights to CRISPR, a groundbreaking gene-editing technology. The Broad Institute, a genetics research center affiliated with both Harvard and MIT, won a patent lawsuit against UC Berkeley in February.
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WICHITA, Kan. (AP) – A Wichita, Kansas, man has been ordered to spend more than 13 years in prison for raping one woman and trying to sexually attack another after taking them to his apartment.
Forty-two-year-old Jimmie Trosclair pleaded guilty in April to charges of rape, attempted rape and breach of privacy.
Authorities say that on Feb. 18, Trosclair met two women at a tavern and took them to his apartment, where they were intoxicated and fell unconscious.
Prosecutors say Trosclair filmed and photographed his sexual attack of one woman and was disrobing the other victim when she regained consciousness, fled and flagged down a motorist for help.
The Sedgwick County judge who sentenced Tosclair ordered him to register as a sex offender after his release from prison.
The public shall be allowed at polling stations and tallying centers to witness poll count, declaration and publication, the high court ruled.
This means once a voter casts a balor he can hang around the polling centre or go gome and return at 6.00pm (close of voting) to witness vote counting.
Fri, Feb 2: One Mi’kmaq elder is called for a scalping proclamation instituted by Halifax’s founder to be revoked. But the Federal government says it already has. Steve Silva Explains.
Guelph will soon have double the number of new bus stop shelters.
According to a post on the city’s website, Guelph Transit will be installing 52 new shelters at bus stops across the city, bringing the total number of shelters to 110.
“The new shelters are a part of our ongoing commitment to improving customer service on and off the bus. We’re confident the shelters will be a welcome addition for riders along our routes,” states Robin Gerus, interim general manager at Guelph Transit, in a post on the city’s website.
While two of the new shelters are replacing existing shelters, the others will be new additions for their stops. To date, 15 have already been installed. Another 15 will be installed next month, with the remaining 22 coming in June.
Registration is under way for Pulaski County Library System's annual Summer Reading Program , which not only enhances knowledge and reading skills, but also offers prizes and an array of fun activities. Those who have not registered to take part in the program are urged to do so by signing up at the Pulaski or Dublin branch.
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Three people, including a girl, were injured when a LPG gas cylinder exploded inside a townhouse in Samut Prakan province on Monday (April 23).
Quoting eyewitness accounts, police said that the houseowner in Poomjai Nives housing estate ordered a LPG gas cylinder to be delivered to the house to replace an old one which has run out of gas.
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U.S. stocks rallied Monday as technology companies and banks helped indexes regain a lot of the ground they lost last week, although the calm that has defined the market this year wasn’t quite restored.
On Monday:
The Standard & Poor’s 500 index rose 24.52 points, or 1 percent, to 2,465.84.
The Dow Jones industrial average advanced 135.39 points, or 0.6 percent, to 21,993.71.
The Nasdaq composite surged 83.68 points, or 1.3 percent, to 6,340.23.
The Russell 2000 index of smaller companies leaped 20.08 points, or 1.5 percent, to 1,394.31.
For the year:
The S&P 500 is up 227.01 points, or 10.1 percent.
The Dow is up 2,231.11 points, or 11.3 percent.
The Nasdaq is up 957.12 points, or 17.8 percent.
The Russell 2000 is up 37.18 points, or 2.7 percent.
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A partially blind and deaf dog became a 3-year-old girl's hero and protector when she got lost in the woods in Australia.The toddler, Aurora Kyle, wandered away with her dog over the weekend.Reports state that she spent 15 hours in the woods without food and water, but the dog, a blue heeler named Max, stayed by her side the entire time."I held him and we slept together. I had a good sleep with Max," Aurora told her grandmother.Aurora and Max were found after the 3-year-old responded to shouts from her grandmother."When I heard her yell 'Grammy' I knew it was her," Leisa Marie Bennett, Aurora's grandmother, told Australian news service ABC. "I shot up the mountain -- and when I got to the top, the dog came to me and led me straight to her."Queensland Police Service took to Facebook to declare Max as an honorary police dog for keeping his tiny human safe, and for being such a good boy.
Berthe Moriso's, "Lucie Leon at the Piano," from 1892, is on display at the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora. All images provided by the Center for Bioethics and Humanities.
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Right now Texas Department of State Health Services is reporting the following strains of flu is testing positive in hospitals , Flu A , AND Flu A ) and Texas Public Health Laboratories , Flu B , Flu B , Flu A , Flu A , and Flu A ). The DSHS is also reporting that 2,421 people have died from Pneumonia and influenza this year.
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Pompeo narrowly passes Senate hurdle
US President Donald Trump's pick for secretary of state, Mike Pompeo, narrowly won approval from a Senate panel Monday, paving the way for the CIA director to become the secretary of state.
A dramatic last-minute flip by Republican Senator Rand Paul, who for weeks had expressed opposition to Pompeo over his stance on the Iraq war and surveillance issues, gave the spy chief a narrow edge.
That allowed Trump to avoid an embarrassing setback as he sought to replace Rex Tillerson, the secretary of state he fired in March.
If Paul had not reversed his position, Pompeo would have become the first secretary of state-nominee on record to be rejected by the committee, according to the Senate Historical Office.
Paul said he changed his vote after speaking to Trump "several times," and after meeting with Pompeo.
The maverick Republican said he was assured that Trump believes the Iraq war was a mistake and wants to end the US presence there and in Afghanistan.
Watch: In a regular feature, StarPhoenix court reporter Bre McAdam talks about some of the cases that went through Saskatoon courts this week.
On June 28, Google will launch a new tool that allows consumers to back up any files or photos on their desktop.
The Backup and Sync app is the latest version of Google Drive for Mac/PC, integrated with the Google Photos desktop uploader. Once it's launched, the new version will respect a user's existing Drive for Mac/PC settings in the Admin console.
The new tool is designed for consumer users, so Google is urging G Suite customers to keep using the current version of Drive for Mac/PC until its enterprise-focused tool, Drive File Stream, is generally available later this year. Drive File Stream lets users access corporate data without having to use up hard drive space -- it sounds similar to Box's new Box Drive.
Riverside police on Monday, Aug. 21, released photos of suspects in the fatal attack on a good Samaritan outside the Hideaway Cafe in downtown Riverside.
Adam Valles, 29, of Bloomington, died Thursday, Aug. 17, from the injuries he suffered early Aug. 12 while breaking up a fight outside the bar on the Main Street pedestrian mall.
A vigil was held for Valles on Aug. 18.
One suspect is identified as a black or Hispanic male in his mid-20s, with medium height and build and black hair. He was last seen wearing a light blue button-up shirt, tan pants and black shoes.
The second suspect is described as a Hispanic male in his early 20s, with medium height, thin build and black hair. He was last seen wearing a black or dark shirt, gray skinny jeans and black shoes with white laces.
Police ask witnesses, including anyone who took video or photos of the incident, to call detectives at 951-353-7213.
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NEW YORK (AP)  Rumor the German shepherd wins best in show in return to finals at 141st Westminster Kennel Club dog show.
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On December 8, 2017, Isidor Mayer, beloved husband of Lillian Mayer (nee Ingber); devoted father of Toba (Howe) Rudow; loving brother of the late Morris Mayer and Helen Simon; cherished son of the late Simon and Toba Mayer; adored grandfather of Ryan Rudow (Dale Goldstein) and Spencer (Alex) Rudow; dear great-grandfather of Harper Rudow. Services at SOL LEVINSON & BROS., INC., 8900 Reisterstown Road, at Mount Wilson Lane, on Sunday, December 10, at 9 a.m. Interment at Swinicher Woliner Benevolent Society, 6700 Bowleys Lane. Please omit flowers. Contributions in his memory may be sent to Beth Tfiloh Congregation, 3300 Old Court Road, Baltimore, MD 21208, or Suburban Orthodox Congregation, 7504 Seven Mile Lane, Baltimore, MD 21208. In mourning at 8301 Marcie Drive, Baltimore, MD 21208, immediately following the interment, through Tuesday, with services Sunday and Monday at 6:30 p.m.
SuperAmerica, 421 N.E. Washington St., Brainerd, sold the winning ticket. The store will receive a $500 retailer selling bonus.
Lottery players have won more than $6.5 billion. More than $2.7 billion in lottery proceeds have helped Minnesota, with more than $1.1 billion used to help preserve, restore and protect Minnesota's environment in each of the 87 counties and almost $1.5 billion has helped fund state programs including education, public safety and health and human services.
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MADISON, Wis. — A 24-year-old University of Wisconsin graduate student who was to receive her master’s degree next month has been identified as the pedestrian killed when a car left the road Saturday night and drove onto a sidewalk in Madison, Wisconsin.
The Dane County Medical Examiner’s Office said Monday that Wenxin “Wendy” Huai died from her injuries in the crash. UW-Madison Dean of Students Lori Berquam says Huai was from Beijing and had been on the Madison campus since 2015 studying economics. She also worked as a research assistant in the Traffic and Operations Safety Laboratory.
Berquam says Huai was slated to receive her master’s degree in economics next month.
Madison police spokesman Joel DeSpain says the driver is a 32-year-old Madison man who remains hospitalized following the crash.
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This story has been corrected to show that it’s the Dane County Medical Examiner’s Office, not coroner’s office.
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Usher Posts Grace Miguel’s Bare Booty On IG Then Deletes Pic
Usher just can’t help himself!
The singer recently posted a scandalous photo of his wife Grace Miguel enjoying some time in the tub while on a romantic baecation in the Bahamas. Usher snapped this pic of his wife’s bare booty but later deleted the freaky flick after fans complained:
#Usher shares how he and his wife are ending off #2016 A photo posted by The Shade Room (@theshaderoom) on Dec 31, 2016 at 2:01pm PST
This isn’t Usher’s first time posting a photo of his love below on social media:
We wonder what Grace thinks of her bare backside being put on full blast for the world to see…
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hereby announces an open tender procedure “Major repair of five passenger boarding bridges” (Identification No RIX 2018/220-AK).
Proposals shall be submitted before 5 July 2018; 11.00 in the Electronic Procurement System e-tender subsystem.
If the Applicant wishes to participate in the proposal opening meeting, the Applicant's representative shall present a personal identification document - an identification card (eID) or a passport.
Contact person: Julija Āboltiņa, senior legal officer of the Procurement Unit
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God,
After much drama, the result may be straightforward. The presidential election will pit the incumbent against the head of one of Egypt’s smaller parties.
The candidate, who registered at the last minute, is also on record as one of the incumbent’s strongest supporters.
Some say he is there for show. He says he is there to win, but also in support of Egypt’s democratic development.
Without him, the election would be referendum.
So God, develop.
May these elections spur conversation on government policy.
May they spur growth of all allied parties.
May they give options to forces inclined toward a boycott.
May they give voice to the people in endorsement or change.
Some say the result has been predetermined. With you, God, it has, and make clear the path.
Allow these elections to move Egypt straightforward. Dramatic or not, guide her to peace.
Amen.
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Kuala Lumpur: Visiting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a "productive exchange of views" during a meeting with his newly-elected Malaysian counterpart Mahathir Mohamad here on Thursday.
"The two leaders had a productive exchange of views on strengthening our strategic partnership," Indian External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Raveesh Kumar tweeted.
"PM congratulated Dr. Mahathir on assuming the post of Prime Minister of Malaysia," Kumar said.
Mahathir, who governed Malaysia for more than two decades, became, at the age of 92, the world's oldest elected leader earlier this month.
Modi arrived here from Indonesia earlier in the day for a brief stopover before leaving for Singapore on his three-nation tour of southeast Asia.
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) — A Massachusetts museum dedicated to Dr. Seuss says it will replace a mural featuring a Chinese character from one of his books after three authors said they would boycott an event due to the “jarring racial stereotype.”
The mural features illustrations from the author’s first children’s book, “And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street.”
The museum, which is located in the author’s hometown of Springfield, said Thursday that the mural will be replaced by images from later books.
Three children’s authors declined an invitation to the museum’s inaugural Children’s Literature Festival, which was set for Oct. 14 before being canceled. After the museum offered to take down the mural, the authors said they would attend, but the museum has not said if the festival is back on.
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It didn’t take long for the intensity to pick up during North Alabama’s first scrimmage work Sunday.
Only a few plays into the scrimmage a fight broke out among the offensive and defensive players. That trend continued throughout the scrimmage as four other scuffles occurred with several players jumping into the action.
“I was a little surprised to see it happen that many times, but that happens in football,” junior offensive lineman Devin McAllister said. “The good thing is after it was over everybody is still friends and there is no bad blood among the players. It was good to see everyone shake hands and go back to playing football.”
Head coach Chris Willis was upset with players for coming off the sideline to help their teammates. After the fourth incident, Willis brought the whole team together and delivered a stern warning.
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An tanker truck spilled 9,000 gallons of gasoline after it overturned and ruptured on Routes 1&9 Wednesday morning, forcing the closure of the road in both directions, officials said.
Route 1&9 is closed and detoured between Wood Avenue and Pleasant Street, police said.
The tanker truck was headed north on South Stiles Street at around 8:30 a.m. when it overturned while making a turn onto southbound Route 1, police said. The driver was treated for a minor injury at the scene, police said.
Traffic is backed up in both directions prior to where vehicles are being detoured through side streets. The crash is near Linden Airport.
Union County hazmat officials are coordinating the cleanup.
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Chennai : Tamil Nadu officials who were attacked by cow vigilantes in Rajasthan are expected to reach here on Sunday along with the 50 cows they have bought for breeding, official sources said on Wednesday.
An Animal Husbandry Department official told IANS on the condition of anonymity that the officials and cows had reached Ahmedabad and would travel by road through Maharashtra as well as Karnataka to reach Tamil Nadu.
The Rajasthan Police escorted them till they crossed into Gujarat, where the Gujarat Police was providing them security, the official said.
He said the Tamil Nadu Police chief had written to his counterparts in Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra and Karnataka to provide protection to the officials and the five trucks carrying the cows when they travel through their states.
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Tunisia's Interior Ministry says a suspected extremist blew himself up in the Ben Guerdane area near the border with Libya following a standoff with police.
The man's identity hasn't been disclosed. The ministry said in a statement issued Monday that a second suspect was shot during an exchange of fire.
Authorities said the two were members of Jund al-Khilafa, an armed group which has pledged allegiance to the Islamic State.
Tunisia's security forces battled armed groups that attacked security and military sites in Ben Guerdane two years ago with the alleged goal of creating an emirate. Some of the groups crossed over from Libya.
Tunisian security forces killed more than 50 alleged attackers. More than a dozen officers and seven civilians also died.
The Prime Minister's Office finally put an end to the controversy on Thursday by including the names of Kerala oppostion leader Ramesh Chennithala and 'metro man' E Sreedharan in the Kochi metro inauguration programme.
The PMO informed Kerala Chief Minister's Office that names of Ramesh Chennithala and E Sreedharan have been included in the list of people who will attend the function along with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The reply came after the Kerala government had sent a letter to Prime Minister's Office on Wednesday requesting to include their names.
Earlier, there were reports that E Sreedharan's name was missing from the list of people who would be on stage with PM Modi during the inaugural function.
At present , Sreedharan is in Kochi to inspect the newly constructed Kochi Metro train station ahead of its inauguration ceremony.
The first 25-km phase of metro train, which will run for 13 km between Palarivattom and Aluva, to be inaugurated on Saturday, June 17.
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Tammy Reid, Eric Stonestreet and the Chiefs celebrate the AFC West championship
Tammy Reid, the wife of Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid, and actor Eric Stonestreet greeted players in the tunnel after their 37-27 win over the San Diego Chargers. The win, combined with an Oakland Raiders loss, gave the Chiefs the AFC West title.
WASHINGTON — Kyle Hendricks outpitched Stephen Strasburg, and the Chicago Cubs opened defence of their first World Series title in 108 years by beating the Washington Nationals 3-0 on Friday in Game 1 of their NL Division Series.
Kris Bryant and Anthony Rizzo produced RBI singles in the sixth inning for the first two hits off an otherwise-dominant Strasburg. Hendricks was even better, giving up only two singles in seven strong innings.
Rizzo added an RBI double off reliever Ryan Madson in the eighth. Carl Edwards Jr. threw a perfect inning and Wade Davis finished the two-hitter for a save.
Game 2 in the best-of-five series is Saturday, with Jon Lester set to start for Chicago against fellow left-hander Gio Gonzalez.
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Surry Community College alumna and historian Jewel Parker will present “Subdue Our Masters…Without Violence, Colonial Women Before the American Revolution, 1693-1760” on Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. in A-121 on the Dobson campus.
The lecture is open to the public with no admission cost.
Parker is originally from Elkin, and received an associate in arts degree from Surry Community College in May 2014. She then transferred to Appalachian State University where she completed a bachelor of arts in history with minors in political science and women’s studies.
She is attending ASU to complete a master of arts in history in May. She plans to begin working on a doctorate in history at UNC-Greensboro this fall.
For additional information regarding Wednesday’s talk, contact Kasey Martin, coordinator of Student and Community Engagement, at martinkr@surry.edu or (336) 386-3468.
(NBC NEWS) Nearly 300 rabbits were rescued from what police described as unsanitary conditions at a home in Folsom, California Friday.
The animals are in protective custody at the SPCA in Sacramento as evidence in a police investigation.
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“We currently have 286 rabbits in our care,” said Dawn Foster, a spokeswoman with the Sacramento Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. “And they came to us in two different transports.”
Foster said 54 rabbits were rounded up on Friday afternoon, and 232 more on Friday evening.
The Folsom Police seized the animals because the living conditions were unsanitary and city code allows only two rabbits per household.
“There was definitely a smell,” said Jake Allen-Barfield, who lives next door.
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The IDF Spokesperson's unit said early Saturday morning that the IDF retaliated to a rocket fired from the Gaza Strip, striking a target in southern Gaza.
According to the spokesperson, the targets hit belonged to the terrorist organization Hamas.
During the retaliation, a red alert siren was activated and heard in southern Israel, but no trajectory was fired from Gaza.
The IDF holds Hamas responsible for all rocket and mortar fire coming out of Gaza.
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State Of The Union Won't Fix Partisan Quagmire In Congress
Law360, Washington (February 2, 2018, 7:22 PM EST) -- As Congress returns to fend off another government shutdown Monday, experts said President Donald Trump's State of the Union address alone did little to break up the partisan battles that have dominated congressional fights over spending, immigration and other issues.
Trump, as part of a speech primarily focused on his accomplishments to date, pushed his administration’s planned immigration reform package, mentioned an expecterd infrastructure bill and called for an end to the defense sequester. The speech got glowing reviews from Republicans, saying he delivered an uplifting...
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Wilmington Trust Judge Rejects Bank Doc Tiff Trial Delay
Law360, Wilmington (October 6, 2017, 7:19 PM EDT) -- A federal judge in Delaware on Friday rejected Wilmington Trust Corp’s call to postpone Tuesday’s scheduled start of the bank’s criminal securities fraud trial due to undelivered Federal Reserve Board documents, saying the court and parties can work around delayed receipt.
The bank on Thursday asked Judge Richard G. Andrews to compel Federal Reserve Board compliance with a document and records subpoena by Friday or to delay the trial or impose restrictions on opening arguments and testimony, after the Fed said it was unable to comply....
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New Children's Health Center
(Grand Opening)…It is Pioneers Children’s Health Center.
The Grand Opening will be held Wednesday at 565 Main Street in Brawley, at the corner of 6th and Main Streets. The event will be held from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. The public is encouraged to attend the Grand Opening of Pioneers Children’s Health Center.
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Hurricane Katrina in 2005 washed casino barges ashore and closed every casino across South Mississippi. The industry will celebrate 25 years on Aug. 1, 2017.
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NEWARK, N.J. — A judge has refused to overturn a decision to banish two sisters from their Roman Catholic school in New Jersey after a dispute over one of them wanting to play on the boys basketball team.
Superior Court Judge Donald Kessler on Monday lashed out at the girls' parents for making the dispute public and said the family didn't cite any law that would allow the court to interfere with the religious school's decision.
Cardinal Joseph Tobin testified that he decided not to allow 13-year-old Sydney Phillips and her younger sister, Kaitlyn, to re- enrol because their parents' behaviour was not in the best interest of St. Theresa School in Kenilworth.
The dispute began when Sydney Phillips wasn't allowed to play on the boys' team.
TOKYO: Japan's Toshiba is to make a fresh start on selling a stake in its memory chip business, having announced on Tuesday that it could now sell most, or even all, of its prize asset, Jiji news agency said on Wednesday.
Toshiba had previously planned to sell only about 20 percent and closed the initial round of bids on Feb. 3 but bids from investment funds and some industrial suitors were lower than expected, Jiji said.
The fresh start could mean any sale would complete after the end of the financial year next month, meaning Toshiba would not be able to book the gain in this year's earnings, the report said.
Toshiba is the world's second-biggest NAND chip producer after Samsung Electronics Co Ltd.
Potential buyers for the business include rivals such as SK Hynix Inc, Micron Technology Inc as well as investment fund Bain Capital, according to sources.
(Reporting by Junko Fujita; Editing by Greg Mahlich)
The Highland High School girls soccer team celebrate after beating Freeburg 1-0 on Saturday to finish 3-0-1 and take third place at the season-opening Metro Cup Tournament. Photo provided
Aaron Carter has made progress with his health.
The 29-year-old singer checked out of his health and wellness facility on Thursday, though a source tells ET that he "gained a significant amount of weight" in the two weeks that he was there.
A rep for Carter tells ET that the singer left the facility after "several legal and personal matters arose that required his immediate and in-person attention. He is still very much committed to his wellness and will be continually working toward him being the best person possible."
According to ET's source, Carter, who flew back to Florida late Thursday night, was "extremely disappointed that he had to leave the facility." "He was doing very well," the source shares. "He gained a significant amount of weight and was getting stronger by the day."
Danbury Hospital recently received a donation for a Cuddle Cot that will be used at the hospital’s Family Birth Center where it will help grieving parents.
The cot was obtained with a $3,000 donation from The Church of the Epiphany-Upper Room Thrift Shop in Southbury. It’s a medical cooling system that stabilizes a stillborn infant and allows parents to spend more time in the hospital to grieve their loss.
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STR: U.S. hotel results for week ending 30 September
HENDERSONVILLE, Tennessee – The U.S. hotel industry reported positive year-over-year results in the three key performance metrics during the week of 24-30 September 2017, according to data from STR.
In comparison with the week of 25 September through 1 October 2016, the industry recorded the following:
Aug 12 (Reuters) - The dream run of 13-year-old Chia Yen Wu ended when she lost her semi-final match at the U.S. Amateur Championship in California on Saturday.
Wu, the youngest ever player to reach a semi-final in the championship, ran out of steam, beaten 2-up by 21-year-old American Sophia Schubert.
Schubert will play 19-year-old Swiss Albane Valenzuela in the final at San Diego Country Club on Sunday.
"Today, (my) first nine, I think my muscles and my body felt tired, so my iron distance changed," said Wu, of Taiwan, whose quarter-final on Friday went an 12 extra holes, a record for a U.S. Golf Association event.
"I got tired, and I couldn't keep it in the fairway."
Valenzuela, meanwhile, could become the first player from Switzerland to win a USGA championship.
She advanced to the final with a 3&2 semi-final victory over American Lilia Kha-Tu Vu.
Valenzuela finished equal 21st at last year's Rio Olympics. (Reporting by Andrew Both in Charlotte, North Carolina, Editing by Neville Dalton)
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Dennis Edwards, the former lead singer of the legendary Motown group The Temptations, has died at the age of 74, his family confirmed to CBS News.
Edwards, a Detroit native, died in Chicago on Friday, though his family did not reveal a cause of death. He would have been 75 on Saturday.
Edwards joined The Temptations from The Contours, another Motown group, in 1968. He sang on a string of The Temptations' hit songs throughout the '60s and '70s, including "Cloud Nine" and "Papa Was a Rollin' Stone," both of which won Grammy Awards for the group.
He left and returned to The Temptations numerous times through his career. In 1984, he left the group to launch a solo career with the album "Don’t Look Any Further," which reached No. 2 on the Billboard R&B charts.
Edwards was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as part of The Temptations in 1989.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP)  A man who allegedly planned a Christmas Day bombing and shooting attack at San Francisco's Pier 39 will plead guilty in a federal case.
Court records show Everitt Aaron Jameson will enter a plea on June 4 in federal court in Fresno.
It's unclear what he'll plead to because details of the plea agreement haven't been made public.
Prosecutors say Jameson, who's from Modesto, told undercover federal agents that he planned to use pipe bombs to channel victims into part of the popular tourist destination so he could shoot them.
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He pleaded not guilty in January to distributing bomb-making information and attempting to aid a terrorist organization.
Jameson's federal defenders didn't immediately return telephone and email messages. Defense attorney Charles Lee previously said investigators found no bomb-making materials.
Sponsored by Gadsden State Community College, the one-day event will take place at Gadsden's 210 at the Tracks from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Registration is $200 and includes all course materials. Space is limited.
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JAKARTA, April 20 U.S. Vice President Mike Pence said on Thursday his administration wants fairer trade with Indonesia, as Washington reviews a number of countries with which it has trade deficits.
After meeting with Indonesian President Joko Widodo, Pence said the U.S. was interested in a "win-win relationship" with Southeast Asia's biggest economy.
Indonesia is one of 16 countries under review for having a trade surplus with the United States.
Pence also called for cooperation on fighting terrorism and maintaining freedom of navigation in the region.
(Reporting by Roberta Rampton)
New York: Mr. Smith, the name being used by the hackers of HBO, who recently released a cache of the stolen files, have now demanded millions in ransom to prevent more such releases.
The data stolen by these hackers includes 5 episodes of the latest Game of Thrones season and a month’s worth of email from the account of Leslie Cohen, HBO’s vice president for film programming. Apart from that, there were internal documents, such as a report of legal claims against the network and employment offer letters to the top executives.
HBO has been a part of the investigation and is working with police and cyber security experts. The network has stated that it still doesn’t believe that its email system as a whole has been compromised.
A video sent by the hackers to the CEO of HBO, Richard Pleplar, said that if the network didn’t pay up, it could lead to further leaks of the upcoming episodes. –AP
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Durian seller Lilian Teo selling durians at her stall near Little India. Sellers here said that higher demand in China for Malaysia durians has decreased supply, and driven prices up.
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A head-on crash April 12 on the apron on the east side of the Cortez Bridge stops motorists and boats on the Intracoastal Waterway. Traffic was stopped for about two hours.
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President Trump reportedly fumed for two hours when he read NBC News' report Wednesday morning that Secretary of State Rex Tillerson had called him a "moron," then got even angrier when Tillerson did not directly deny having said that. "He vehemently would rather not answer that question," Stephen Colbert said on Thursday's Late Show. Still, Tillerson did categorically deny ever considering resigning, a claim Trump picked up on in a Thursday morning tweet in which he criticized NBC News for not verifying their "Fake News" with him first. After thinking of some stories Trump might not be the best source for verification on — think Barack Obama's birth certificate — Colbert said that Tillerson's job appears to be safe, thanks to a career "suicide pact" he reportedly made with Defense Secretary James Mattis and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin.
In The Late Show's opening skit, Mnuchin did not seem overly thrilled about the suicide pact.
Emails obtained by the Herald Democrat reveal the city of Sherman had current Police Chief Zachary Flores picked out for the job before former Chief Otis Henry's retirement was finalized.
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Joseph had ten total tackles and a sack in Sunday's 31-24 loss at Carolina.
Joseph now has 3.5 sacks this season, leaving him well on pace to exceed last season's career high of four sacks. The veteran nose tackle remains a reliable anchor on the Vikings' defensive line, but don't expect the high tackle total to be a weekly theme.
PHENIX CITY, Ala. (WRBL) – On Friday, December 8th, the Phenix City Police Department responded to a wooded area between Brickyard Road and …
Mario Andretti's wife of 57 years, Dee Ann Andretti, died Monday night after failing to recuperate from a massive heart attack she suffered weeks ago. She was 75 years old.
The passing of Andretti was made public Tuesday, after her grandson, Marco Andretti took to social media to share a heartfelt message about "Grammy Andretti." The photo, which was posted on the third-generation driver's Instagram account, showed both Dee Ann and Mario enjoying dinner together at a restaurant.
A Hamilton man faces charges after allegedly abandoning a stolen vehicle in Burlington Monday evening (May 28).
Shortly before 9:30 p.m., an off-duty Halton police officer spotted a man abandon a vehicle in the parking lot of the Wendy's restaurant located at 145 Plains Rd. E.
The officer continued to observe the man as he kept walking along Plains Rd. until uniformed officers arrived and arrested him.
Police subsequently recovered a black 2013 Hyundai Elantra, which had been reported stolen from a residence in Hamilton sometime overnight May 27-28.
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Rescuers called off their search Sunday for a Japanese climber who went missing on Mont Blanc, a day after a Czech mountaineer died while descending Europe's highest peak.
No one had seen Hironobu Shimosawa, 35, since Monday, after he set out on his own to scale the 4,810-metre (15,780-feet) summit.
The PGHM rescue service, based in the French Alpine town of Chamonix, said Shimosawa had contacted a friend via Facebook on Wednesday asking for help.
Search efforts using mountaineers and helicopters were hampered by bad weather.
Despite relatively warm temperatures during the day, the peak remains treacherous even in the height of summer.
A Korean climber was found dead on the mountain on August 2nd, a week after two Germans froze to death on its slopes after being caught in a snow storm.
PGHM said Saturday that they had located the body of the 42-year-old Czech mountaineer who had fallen to his death.
BEIJING (Reuters) - China’s top steelmaking city Tangshan ordered companies in the steel, coke and coal-fired power sectors to meet ultra-low emissions targets, the latest effort to curb air pollution from its heavy industry.
Steel mills will be given until October to finish the emission upgrades, while coke producers and coal-fired power plants will have to complete the task by September, according to a document issued by the Tangshan city government on Wednesday and reviewed by Reuters.
Factories that fail to meet emission targets by the deadline will be shut.
The document also said companies that pass the emission checks before October will either be exempted from or ordered to implement fewer production restrictions during the winter of 2019-2020.
NEW YORK (AP) -- Ruby Tuesday says it will explore strategic alternatives including a sale or merger, and that a key sales figure fell in the latest quarter.
The restaurant chain says it's at the start of its strategic review and it doesn't plan to make more public comments until the process is completed. It said it can give no assurances to the outcome or timing. Its shares surged nearly 18 percent in after-hours trading.
The company reported preliminary results for the quarter ended Feb. 28, with sales down 4 percent at established locations. The metric is considered a key indicator of financial health because it strips out the volatility of newly opened and closed locations.
Ruby Tuesday Inc. had 613 locations as of Nov. 26 in 42 states, 14 international markets and Guam.
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NEW YORK — A top Federal Reserve official is suggesting that the Fed will likely announce next month that it will begin paring its bond portfolio — a step that could lead to slightly higher rates on mortgages and other loans.
In an interview with The Associated Press, New York Federal Reserve Bank President William Dudley says he thinks the Fed has adequately prepared investors for a reduction in the portfolio, which swelled after the 2008 financial crisis as the Fed bought bonds to reduce long-term rates. With the economy now much healthier, the Fed is ready to begin selling some of those bonds.
Dudley also says he would favour a third increase this year in the Fed’s benchmark rate if the economy remains strong. Many investors expect a rate hike in December.
In three Czech restaurants, model freight trains arrive at your table and stop right in front of yo... . A model freight train carries beverages to costumers in a restaurant in Prague, Czech Republic, Wednesday, April 19, 2017.
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MSBA session looks at do’s and don’ts of the ex parte interview
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Lawyers know they are prohibited from speaking directly to an opposing party represented by counsel. But what if the opposition is a corporation or a government entity? A session Thursday morning at the Maryland State Bar Association’s annual meeting in Ocean City will examine whom a lawyer can speak with directly at the opposing, represented business ...
× KCMO considers ordinance that would require Airbnb hosts to register with city, pay yearly fees
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City, Mo., is considering an ordinance that would affect Airbnb hosts.
The ordinance would require hosts to register with the city and pay fees up to about $300 a year for a house that you own but don’t live in.
Right now, short-term rentals of houses through services such as Airbnb is illegal.
Read the full short-term stay ordinance proposal
There’s going to be a meeting to talk about the purposed ordinance Wednesday at 4 p.m. at the Gregg Klice Community Center in Kansas City.
If you can’t make it, share your thoughts here.
Two people on the phone.
Guy 1: “I know who the killer is! Meet me at our spot!”
Guy 2: “I’m on my way.”
Guy 1 is killed by the killer before he can meet Guy 2. Just say it on the phone!!!
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By the 1940s the organ had migrated from black churches into jazz nightclubs with the advent of the Hammond B3, an electric instrument whose thick tones appealed to many jazz musicians. Tenor saxophonist Keith Oxman leads the trio heard on East of the Village , but he shares the spotlight with Jeff Jenkins on the mighty B3. With the exception of three originals composed in period style, the tracks are standards or at least familiar numbers in the jazz repertoire—melodies the classic organ trios of the ’40s and ’50s would have known. Oxman draws melodic curlicues over Jenkins’ rock solid foundation and the spry percussion of drummer Todd Reid.
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The Finance, Revenue, and Bonding Committee jumped into the debate Monday over a third commercial casino with a public hearing on its own bill that would open bidding for Connecticut's first casino off tribal land. Connecticut's two tribes and officials from MGM Resorts International went head-to-head again in an effort win support for their arguments.
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Bluegrass duo Dailey & Vincent got an unexpected surprise during their 100th appearance on the Grand Ole Opry on Friday night (Jan. 30) when Marty Stuart invited them to officially join the Opry.
“Country music needs you,” said Marty after the duo’s 30-minute set. “Country music loves you. And the Grand Ole Opry welcomes you.”
Comprised of Jamie Dailey (guitar, bass, vocals) and Darrin Vincent (mandolin, guitar, bass, vocals), the duo formed in 2007 and have earned a number of honors over their decade-long career, including multiple International Bluegrass Music Association awards and three Grammy nominations.
“This is one of the most special things that has ever happened to us,” said Jamie Dailey. “We’re so thankful.”
“I have no words,” added Darrin Vincent. “I’m so honored. The Lord is so faithful to us.”
The duo will be formally inducted into the Opry on Saturday, March 11.
Bake sweet potatoes until soft. About 40 minutes. Peel and presss through a food mill or ricer.
Add ricotta and parmesan cheese and stir to combine. Add brown sugar, 2 teaspoons salt, and nutmeg and combine. Mix in flour, about 1/2 cups at a time, until a soft dough forms.
Turn dough out onto floured surface and divide into 6 equal pieces. Roll each piece between palms into a 20 inch long rope, sprinkling with flour as needed if too sticky. Cut each rope into 20 pieces with a bench scraper. Roll each pieace over a fork to indents. Transfer to a baking sheet.
Cut the rolls into 1-inch pieces. Press each piece with a fork to make an indentation, then spread out on a cutting board or table to dry, about 20 minutes.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add gnocchi a few at a time and remove them with a slotted spoon as they rise to the surface, draining them well.
Toss the gnocchi in butter and top with parmesan.
CHARLESTON, WV - The Kanawha County Sheriff's Office arrested a man after he allegedly punched his father in the face, stole a vehicle, and fled from police.
According to a release, Zachary Steele, 21, of George's Creek, punched his father several at a residence before fleeing the scene in his parents' stolen vehicle.
Steele reportedly called his father and told him that he could, "find the car in pieces" in the Dry Branch Drive area, and also made several threats to harm himself.
Deputies found Steele in the Campbell's Creek area near Route 60 where he fled on foot.
He then held a knife to his throat and threatened to harm himself and a police K9 if used to detain him.
A supervising deputy fired a less-lethal bean bag from a shotgun at Steele, incapacitating him. He was then taken into police custody.
Steele is now facing charges of domestic battery and fleeing on foot.
An intentionally set fire yesterday afternoon got out of control near Routt County Road 44 west of Steamboat. Wind drove the fire to a grassy area, burning approximately 2 acres before being extinguished. The fire threatened buildings, but was extinguished before any damage occurred. The burn season in and around Steamboat is November 1st through April 15th, however, there needs to be six inches of snow on the ground before burns are permitted.
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Nagpur : Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said that Nagpur will become Wi-Fi enabled city by March 2017, reports PTI.
Fadnavis was here to inaugurate the public Wi-Fi system under the Smart City project. Union Minister for Road Transport and Shipping Nitin Gadkari too was present for thefunction.
He said, Nagpur will take shape of ‘Smart and Safe’ city by March 2017. “Around 4000 surveillance cameras have been installed in the city. This will help police in obtaininginformation about accidents and criminal activities and also help in real time planning of traffic movement,” said the CM.
Similarly, digital kiosks will be installed at city bus stops, wherein the passengers will get location of the buses, seating arrangements and timings on screen, said Fadnavis.
He said, “Various government services will be available online for citizens as digitalisation initiatives have been implemented in city and by the end of this year, Nagpur is set to become digital city of the country.”
Top Story Lab-on-a-chip could monitor health, germs and pollutants
Imagine wearing a device that continuously analyzes your sweat or blood for different types of biomarkers, such as proteins that show you may have breast cancer or lung cancer. Engineers have invented biosensor technology--known as a lab-on-a-chip--that could be used in hand-held or wearable devices to monitor your health and exposure to dangerous bacteria, viruses and pollutants. The technology, which involves electronically barcoding microparticles, giving them a bar code that identifies them, could be used to test for health and disease indicators, bacteria and viruses, along with air and other contaminants.
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Former FGCU basketball player and one of the originators of Dunk City, Brett Comer, has taken a graduate assistant position with The University of Dayton men’s basketball team.
Comer, who was a four-year guard at FGCU, helped the Eagles become the first 15th seed ever to reach the sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament.
He graduated from FGCU in 2015 and recently played professional basketball with the Orlando Wave of the ABA.
Comer ranks 24th all-time in assists in the NCAA with 845, and he has 200 more assists than any other ASUN player.
He will be joining the coaching staff of Anthony Grant at Dayton, who is also entering his first year with the team.
The Flyers are coming off a 24-8 record, including their 18th trip to the NCAA Tournament where they were upset by No. 10 seeded Wichita State in the first round.
They have appeared in three Elite Eights, with the last one coming in 2014.
Paul Mondragon, Senior Vice President at Bank of America Merrill Lynch and Pamela Witt, Run for the Zoo Volunteer Chair, joined New Mexico Living to tell us about this year’s Run for the Zoo.
Run for the Zoo is the largest fundraiser for the New Mexico BioPark Society. The funds raised go back to benefit the facility and are used for special projects such as flooring for the rhino barn, equipment for vets to get better looks at our larger animals like the elephants and giraffes, and other items as needed
There are 3 timed events, a half marathon, 10K and 5K, and 2 untimed events, a 5K and a 1 mile Fun Run and Walk. Registration is on now until the morning of the race. You can register now online and get more information on their Facebook.
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ISLAMABAD, Jun 14 (APP): Minister of State for Capital
Administration and Development Division (CADD), Dr Tariq Fazal
Chaudhry Wednesday said the Sharif family was cooperating with
joint investigation team on Panama Papers issue.
The prime minister had written a letter to the apex
court to form a commission on Panama Papers and clearly stated
to appear before the court whenever it summoned for investigation,
he said while talking to a private news channel.
The minister said the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N)
government has registered its reservations on JIT in the Supreme
Court.
The minister said the PML-N workers while expressing
solidarity with PM wanted to gather on the occasion of JIT but
they were asked to stay away from that place.
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More than 500,000 Yemenis have been infected with cholera this year, and nearly 2,000 have died, the World Health Organization said Monday.
Cholera is endemic in Yemen, which is on the tip of the Arabian Peninsula and across the Gulf of Aden from Somalia. But the disease, caused by a bacterium in contaminated water, has spread rapidly since April.
Civil war and bombing by neighboring Saudi Arabia have crippled much of the country’s water-distribution system, destroyed hospitals and forced vast numbers of people to flee their homes.
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By contrast, cholera has killed about 10,000 people in Haiti since it was reintroduced by United Nations peacekeepers in 2010, triggering that country’s first outbreak in 50 years.
Why Munich should stick with Linux
Even Accenture, the Microsoft partner, which suggested Munich return to Windows, doesn't consider Windows as the sole best option.
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For console owners, Xbox Insiders will be able to link their Discord account to their Xbox Live account first before it rolls out to the greater community soon. Navigate to 'Account Settings' in the service's menu and pick 'Linked social accounts,' where you'll find the option to link to Discord.
PC owners will get to join the fun 'in the coming weeks,' but they'll link up through the Discord app. An Xbox Live option will appear in the Connections tab under User Settings for users to link to their Xbox account. After either method, friends in the same Discord servers will be able to see what you're playing on Xbox Live.
Saying the time was right - the location, too - former North Platte defensive coordinator Josh Hiatt has accepted the head football coaching position at Gering.“I am really excited about this oppor...
Reed (toe) worked on some agility drills off to the side during Wednesday's OTA session, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.
Reed didn't take part in last week's OTA opener for the Redskins, but it appears he's doing well in his recovery from offseason toe surgery. The 27-year-old tight end has proven himself a prolific pass-catcher, but health has been a consistent issue. Reed hasn't played more than 14 games in a season during his career five-year career, playing 12 or fewer in four of them. He will also have to develop a rapport with new quarterback Alex Smith.
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Former Maricopa County, Arizona, Sheriff Joe Arpaio -- the lawman who once proclaimed he was "America's toughest sheriff" -- has made a number of headlines during his 24-year tenure.
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It is clear Brees won't outlast Brady Brees may actually be the problem. Which tells us he can't play at a high level four full quarters anymore. Can he even win with a offense like 2011 now? I don't care what the defense allowed or his second half urgency he just does not have that drive anymore. 13 points in the first half while the other team has 35. 2011 Brees doesn't allow it.
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Campbell River’s unemployment rate is higher than both the provincial and national averages. That’s according to the latest census data from Statistics Canada.
Campbell River has a jobless rate of 9.7 per cent. Provincially the rate is 6.7 per cent while nationally it’s 7.7 per cent.
The sales and service industries are the main employers, with 4,585 workers having jobs in those sectors. That’s 25 per cent of Campbell River’s total workforce. Trades, transport and equipment operators and related jobs are second in the city with just over 3,300 people employed.
Valero Energy (VLO -0.1% ) is downgraded to Neutral from Overweight but with a slightly higher $78 stock price target, raised from $75, at J.P. Morgan, citing valuation following the recent rally.
JPM thinks VLO shares already have enjoyed a boost due to more stable returns recently and improved capital discipline under the direction of CEO Joe Gorder, but that further uplift could take time, given the cyclical nature of the refining industry.
The firm says it is encouraged by VLO's improved free cash flow profile and commitment to return capital, which already has led to some multiple enhancement.
This week on the Oklahoma Ford Sports Blitz,
-Dean and John’s Take
Check out Dean’s take on how Rory Mcilroy and Tiger Woods are making a comeback in the Masters. And see what John says former OSU wide receiver James Washington has been up to since Pro Day.
- Thunder ends the Raptors 11-game winning streak
- See how Dean and John rate the Sooner’s season following early round NCAA loss
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- How OU and OSU women performed in the first round of the NCAA tournament
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There are few better illustrations for how dysfunctional U.S.-North Korea relations have become than the events of June 13. Dressed in a black tee for sponsor "Potcoin," a cryptocurrency for the global marijuana industry, NBA legend Dennis Rodman , a University of Virginia student sentenced to 15 years' hard labor for "hostile acts," was medevac'd back to the U.S. reportedly in a coma. North Korea remains for most Americans a subject of otherworldly fascination - a land of brutalist streetscapes, Stalinist iconography and a closed, collectivized society not seen since the fall of the Berlin Wall.
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How Egypt is Working to Implement Economic Reform
Egyptian Minister of Investment and International Cooperation Sahar Nasr discusses efforts to attract foreign investment, regulatory reform, and the outlook for the nation's economy. She speaks with Bloomberg's Shery Ahn and David Westin on "Bloomberg Markets: Balance of Power." (Source: Bloomberg)
A pilgrim from Yabo local government area of Sokoto state, Malam Sani Musa, has been reportedly robbed in Madina.
Musa said he was robbed on his way back to the hotel after visiting the Holy Prophet’s Mosques Saturday evening.
Speaking to newsmen, the pilgrim said he was trailed by the robbers as he missed his way to the hotel.
“We came in group but lost the other members while coming out from the mosques”, Daily Trust quoted him as saying.
“One man who noticed my state of confusion offered to help me locate my hotel.
“He then directed me to one way which he said would lead me there, unknowingly two men were trailing me.
“They grabbed me into one corner and forced me to hand over my basic transport allowance (BTA) to them.”
Musa, who lamented that he lost all his money, thanked some of his fellow pilgrims that had contributed money for him.
“It is these contributions that I am using to buy food and other necessary things. I really appreciate their kindness and this act of brotherliness”, he added.
Police speak on Dino Melaye’s ‘escape’, pending trial in Kogi
The senator landed in hospital after jumping from a police vehicle to avoid being driven to Lokoja.
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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — SpaceX is about to launch a few tons of research to the International Space Station — plus ice cream.
An unmanned Falcon 9 rocket is scheduled to blast off at 12:31 p.m. Monday from Florida’s Kennedy Space Center.
Experiments make up most of the 6,400 pounds of cargo. That includes 20 mice. The Dragon capsule is also doubling as an ice cream truck this time. There was extra freezer space, so NASA packed little cups of vanilla, chocolate and birthday cake ice cream for the station’s crew of six, as well as ice cream candy bars. Those treats should be especially welcomed by U.S. astronaut Peggy Whitson, in orbit since November.
As usual on these cargo flights, SpaceX will try to land its leftover booster back at Cape Canaveral.
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A three-car accident sent a person to a Valley hospital Friday afternoon.
The crash happened around 1:21 p.m. at Desert Primrose Lane and Town Center Drive, near the Town Center shopping center.
A person trapped in one of the vehicles involved was extricated by responding officials.
It was unclear if anyone else was injured.
No further details were immediately released.
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Deadpool 2 to clash with Jane Fonda, Diane Keaton-starrer Book Club on 18 May in India
Jane Fonda's Book Club will release in India on 18 May along with Ryan Reynolds' Deadpool 2. The film is being brought to India by PVR Pictures, read a statement to IANS.
In the film, Diane Keaton (Diane), Fonda (Vivian), Candice Bergen (Sharon) and Mary Steenburgen (Carol) play successful older women getting back into the dating world, thanks to the erotic thriller trilogy — Fifty Shades of Grey.
The film is Bill Holderman's directorial debut, who has also written the screenplay along with Erin Simms. It also stars Richard Dreyfuss, Don Johnson, Craig T Nelson, Ed Begley Jr and Wallace Shawn.
According to hollywoodreporter.com, the four women deal with the stigmas of dating later in life and enjoying sex, but along the way they have their friendship to hold onto.
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Hellenic Police (ELAS) statistics for the first six months of the year point to a small drop in robberies targeting shops and supermarkets, and burglaries of homes compared to the same period of 2016.
According to ELAS, there was a total of 2,378 robberies from January through June compared to 2,456 in the same period last year.
The nationwide trend was bucked in Attica, where there were 1,934 robberies, 67 more than last year.
MOSCOW, April 3 Russian online news outlet Fontanka has published the photo of a person whom it said police were seeking over Monday's deadly blast on board a St Petersburg metro train.
The grainy photo shows a middle-aged man with a beard and wearing a black hat.
Fontanka said the man had entered "Petrogradskaya" station 20 minutes before the blast happened on board a train, killing at least nine people.
Interfax news agency earlier quoted a source as saying that surveillance cameras had captured photos of the blast suspect.
(Reporting by Christian Lowe; Writing by Sujata Rao; Editing by Alexander Winning)
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August 14, 1991:As Apple and Microsoft head to court to battle each other, the tide begins to turn against Apple and its claims that Windows has unlawfully copied the look and feel of Mac OS. The case concerns whether key elements of Apple's operating system are original enough for copyright protection. The decision turns out []
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Kate Upton is once, twice, three times a lady—a lady who's covered the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, that is. After being named Rookie of the Year in 2011, she scored two covers back-to-back in 2012 and 2013. This year's edition of the magazine is about age inclusion and body diversity—issues that mean a lot to Sports Illustrated Swimsuit editor MJ Day and Upton.
To celebrate the honor, Upton appears on three separate covers.
Jimmy Kimmel debuted them on his eponymous late-night show Tuesday night.
"We didn't start off with the idea of three covers, regardless of who was on the cover. But when Kate was actually shooting, we were trying so many different looks on her and each photo was coming back just as great as the next," the editor says. "It's a full circle moment for us. We started Kate in her career, and you know, we watched her grow and become not only this worldwide, superstar phenomenon; she changed the direction of the modeling industry."
WINNIPEG, MB – Inglis, Manitoba is home to one of the last rows of old grain elevators anywhere. And a small group of men in their late 60’s and 70’s plans to give one of the elevators a new paint job.
Group leader Stuart Breckon says they’ll start painting next Monday and hopefully finish by the following Friday. And they’ll be doing it old school too, with scaffolding and brushes.
Breckon says the community has been very helpful and supportive. He adds it’s all about giving back and preserving history.
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The U.S. Patent Trial and Appeal Board can no longer review only some of the patent claims challenged by petitioners in inter partes review (IPR) proceedings, the U.S. Supreme Court said on Tuesday in a 5-4 decision.
The high court held in SAS Institute Inc v. Iancu that, when PTAB agrees to review the validity of a patent through the IPR process, it is required by its authorizing statute to decide the patentability of all the claims challenged by the petitioner.
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New counter-terrorism proposals have been approved covering passenger information on flights to and from Ireland.
It is proposed, a Passenger Information Unit be established, to collect, process and transfer data in Ireland and other EU member states.
Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan insists robust data protection safeguards will be built into the legislation needed for the new unit.
He said: “The proposed new PNR system is recognised across the EU as a key element in the fight against terrorism.
"This shared intelligence resource will be available to law enforcement and other competent authorities throughout the EU.
"It will facilitate informed, coordinated and targeted action among Member States and enhance national and EU security to protect the safety and lives of individual citizens”.
The initiative is part of an EU approach to counter-terrorism and serious crime.
(CNN) Ethiopia has banned the adoption of Ethiopian children by foreign families, according to the country's state-run News Agency ENA, citing concerns over abuse.
Ethiopian officials previously suspended adoptions back in November, but allowed pending cases to continue through the process, according to the US Department of State.
Children adopted by foreign families in the past have been exposed to "various crimes and social crisis in the country they grew up in," ENA said.
In 2013, a US couple was convicted in the death of their 13-year-old daughter, whom they adopted from Ethiopia. Hana Williams died in 2011 from "hypothermia brought on by malnutrition and being forced to remain outside on a cold rainy night," according to court documents.
Hana's mother was convicted of homicide by abuse in the first degree, while her father was convicted of manslaughter in the first degree. Both are currently serving prison time.
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Authorities say the brother of the teen charged with killing 17 people at a Florida school has been arrested for trespassing at the same school.
A Broward Sheriff's Office report says 18-year-old Zachary Cruz was arrested today at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School and charged with trespassing.
The report says the teen was found riding his skateboard at the school though he had received prior warnings from school officials to stay away from the campus.
The report adds that Zachary Cruz told the arresting deputy that he was there to "reflect on the school shooting and to soak it in."
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His 19-year-old brother, Nikolas Cruz, faces 17 first-degree murder charges in connection with the February 14 shooting.
Jail records didn't immediately list a lawyer for Zachary Cruz.
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First Food Plot Buck
by Travis DiPalma
(Norwood, NY )
I've been watching this deer on camera since June, along with two others this season as I planted my first ever hidey-hole food plot. I had no daytime photos of any bucks, so I was surprised when he appeared with almost an hour of daylight left.
This is my 2nd New York buck in my last three hunts dating back to last season, but only my third buck taken in 21 seasons of hunting.6-point taken 9-28-2017 in St. Lawrence Co.
"I joined for money and country," said Chief Warrant Officer 2 Christopher Grant, a food service advisor with the 316th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), an Army Reserve unit from Coraopolis, Pa."I needed to get established with a child on the way and the Army helped provide a foundation for my family," Grant added. Grant is currently deployed with the 316th ESC to Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, supporting the 1st Theater Sustainment Command mission of providing logistics support throughout the CENTCOM area of operations. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Christopher Bigelow)
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Mask of Deception is $29.99 on Amazon and appears to include the art book and slip case, whereas BB doesn't say anything about the bonus items.
So, get Mask of Truth from Best Buy and Mask of Deception from Amazon if you want all the goodies.
US Chamber Urges Net Neutrality Fix Through Legislation
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 3:38 PM EST) -- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce on Thursday urged the U.S. Senate to pass a new net neutrality law rather than force the repeal of a Federal Communications Commission vote that the pro-business group says places internet service providers under a more appropriate regulatory regime.
In a letter to senators, the Chamber voiced its support for legislation that would bar ISPs from toggling content delivery speeds based on corporate deals, but said overturning the FCC’s Restoring Internet Freedom Order would return the internet to “Depression-era public utility-style”...
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NEW YORK, April 20 Prudential senior portfolio manager Greg Peters said on Thursday that he has been reducing his overweight position in junk bonds because the "risk-reward is just not favorable."
Peters, who oversees more than $100 billion in multi-sector fixed-income portfolios, said he's also shorting German 2-year bonds, also known as Schatz, because they have become "really, really, really rich." (Reporting By Jennifer Ablan; Editing by Chris Reese)
Hedgie Lasry looks to cash in on lifeless energy companies Wall Street is moving to make money in the beaten-down energy sector. Hedge fund mogul Marc Lasry is out raising $750 million for a fund that will buy loans of...
Fortress poised to get biggest stake in bankrupt Quiznos It’s hard to profit from selling toasted submarine sandwiches when they’re weighed down with so much debt. The 33-year-old Quiznos sandwich chain filed for Chapter 11 reorganization on Friday, a...
Aly catches Winston and Cece rotating the mattress and prefers people treat her as if she's not pregnant.
London High-Rise Fire: Why Residents Decided to ‘Stay Put’
At least 12 people were confirmed dead after a blaze ripped through a high-rise apartment building in London. The high-rise had a "stay put" policy in the event of a fire.
Wade LeBlanc: 'I thought my career was over.' Now he's Mariners' feel-good story
Mariners left-hander Wade LeBlanc talks after signing a contract extension through the 2019 season and then pitching seven innings, allowing three hits in a 4-1 win over the Los Angeles Angels on July 3.
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) – The Saratoga Springs Hospital is offering two free screening sessions, one for hernias, and another for a prostate blood test.
Saratoga Hospital will give free prostate blood tests on March 5, and free hernia screenings and additional information on March 6.
Space for both sessions is limited and registration is required.
To register, contact Jillian Casey at 518-583-8459 or jcasey1@saratogahospital.org.
San Francisco chef Kathy Fang's Southern Fried Buttermilk Chicken is a crowd-pleaser at any time of year, but especially on Super Bowl Sunday, when hosts are looking for easy, delicious fare that won't chain them to the kitchen. (Courtesy Kathy Fang)
MOSCOW (AP) - A new generation of craft beer brewers has begun sprouting in the vodka capital of the world.
Breweries have opened in Russia in recent years in cities like Moscow and St. Petersburg.
They offer visitors and local alike the styles popularized in the last two decades by the craft beer boom in the U.S. and Europe, from juicy IPAs to velvety stouts and lip-smacking sours.
The trend began as foreign beers became too expensive and beer fans sought alternatives to mass-produced lagers.
Craft beer still represents a tiny segment of the Russian beer market but there are over 100 craft breweries in Russia, according to Nikita Filippov, co-founder of AF Brew in St. Petersburg.
ANKARA Turkey will take the necessary diplomatic and legal steps regarding the arrest of a top banker from Turkey's Halkbank, an adviser to President Tayyip Erdogan said on Thursday.
An executive from Turkey's fifth-largest listed bank by assets, Halkbank, is accused of conspiring with Turkish-Iranian gold trader Reza Zarrab, who is already on trial. Turkey's justice minister had said earlier the arrest was a "completely political" move.
Speaking at an interview with broadcaster NTV, presidential adviser Cemil Ertem also said he expected Turkey's economic growth to exceed 2.5 percent in the final quarter of 2016.
(Reporting by Tuvan Gumrukcu; Editing by David Dolan)
Tulsa man arrested in girlfriend's shooting death
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Tulsa police have arrested a man they say fatally shot his girlfriend and told authorities it was a suicide.
The Tulsa World reports that authorities originally arrested 30-year-old Jermico Willis for firearm possession after a former felony conviction. Tulsa Police Sgt. Dave Walker says a first-degree murder charge was added after an autopsy of 25-year-old Iesha Wallace.
Emergency responders found Wallace dead with a pistol next to her inside an apartment Saturday.
Walker says evidence at the scene conflicted with Willis' allegations, which had too many inconsistencies.
A probable cause affidavit says Wallace was likely shot from 3 feet away and that the state medical examiner's office found her wound wasn't a contact gunshot.
Willis is being held at Tulsa County jail without bond. Jail records don't list an attorney.
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Information from: Tulsa World, http://www.tulsaworld.com
(WQOW) -- A number of area girls basketball players are selected to the Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association All-State Team.
Division 1:
Honorable mention: Lexi Hanley (Chippewa Falls)
http://www.wisbca.org/news_article/show/768981?referrer_id=485443
Division 2:
Honorable mention: Brooke Olson (Rice Lake)
http://www.wisbca.org/news_article/show/768976?referrer_id=485443
Division 3:
Tori Martell (Somerset), Madelyn Neff (Hayward)
Honorable mention: Chandler Zwiefelhofer (Bloomer)
http://www.wisbca.org/news_article/show/768957?referrer_id=485443
Division 4:
Hannah Anderson (EC Regis), Ambree Schlosser (Durand)
Honorable Mention: Emily Annis (Durand)
http://www.wisbca.org/news_article/show/768946?referrer_id=485443
Division 5:
Kailey Ketz (Clayton), Allison Leslie (Clayton), Karsyn Rueth (Loyal), Morgan Reinwand (Loyal), Jennifer Wendler (Owen-Withee)
Honorable mention: Jordan Ludescher (Flambeau), Josie Verbick (McDonell Central)
http://www.wisbca.org/news_article/show/768937?referrer_id=485443
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Dec 10 (Reuters) - Convoy Global Holdings Ltd:
* SAYS IT APPOINTS JOHNNY CHEN AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND INTERIM CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD WITH EFFECT FROM DEC 9
* SAYS IT APPOINTS YAP E HOCK, IP YEE KWAN AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS WITH EFFECT FROM DEC 9
* SAYS IT APPOINTS FU KWONG WING TING, FRANCINE AND PAK WAI KEUNG, MARTIN AND YAN TAT WAH AS INDEPENDENT NON EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS WITH EFFECT FROM DEC 8
* SAYS CHOW KIM HANG HAS RESIGNED AS COMPANY SECRETARY AND AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE COMPANY WITH EFFECT DEC 8
* SAYS IT APPOINTS CHUNG WAI KWONG, ANTHONY AS COMPANY SECRETARY AND GROUP GENERAL COUNSEL-LEGAL AND COMPLIANCE Source text in English: bit.ly/2ARWoKs; bit.ly/2yVYeJ2 Further company coverage: (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
WASHINGTON – Michael Flynn's sudden resignation now leaves an opening as President Donald Trump's national security adviser.
So far, at least three candidates have emerged as possible replacements:
1. Lt. Gen. Joseph Kellogg (Ret.)
- Trump's current acting national security advisor
- 3-star lieutenant general in the Army
- Worked directly under Flynn as the National Security Council's chief of staff
- Served as foreign policy advisor to Trump during his campaign
2. Former CIA Director David Petraeus
- 4-star general whose military career spans 37 years in the U.S. Army
- Previously commanded the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan
- Served as CIA director from 2011-2012
3. Navy Vice Adm. Robert Harward (Ret.)
- Former Navy SEAL; Served 38 years in the U.S. Navy
- Former deputy commander of U.S. Central Command
- Served as deputy commander of U.S. Joint Forces Command
Mayor Mitch Landrieu and other city officials held a news conference Friday afternoon to update the city's preparations for Tropical Storm Nate.
Landrieu said tropical storm-force winds between 30 and 80 mph are expected beginning Saturday. When winds hit 30-40 mph, RTA buses, flights out of Louis Armstrong Airport and NOPD and NOFD responses will cease.
A mandatory curfew begins Saturday at 6 p.m. and ends Sunday morning.
The mayor said the Department of Public Works and contractors are continuing to clean and repair catch basins with 14 trucks and crews on the street right now. He said the S&WB and contractors are working 24/7 to restore power and repair pumps. He said 109 of 120 pumps are working and the city is at 92% capacity.
Residents should prepare for some street flooding, especially underneath underpasses. There are newly installed large placards on underpasses to warn drivers of deep water and to urge people to not drive when there is heavy rain.
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Image copyright Google Image caption Ethan Owens was hit by Zoe Bennison's Range Rover in Marina Way
A driver has been given a suspended prison sentence for killing a nine-year-old boy who was struck by her Range Rover.
Ethan Owens died eight days after being hit by Zoe Bennison's car in Marina Way, Hartlepool on February 27.
Bennison, 26, of Hylton Close, Hartlepool, pleaded guilty to causing his death by careless driving.
She was sentenced to nine months in prison, suspended for 18 months, at Teesside Crown Court.
Bennison was also given a two-year driving ban.
Ethan suffered injuries to his head, pelvis, and spine. He was treated at James Cook Hospital in Middlesbrough before his life-support machine was turned off.
by Charlotte Covey
you will never be
just a poem. you will
be rocks breaking
ribs, angelfish kissing
wounds. you will be
bouquets of seaweed & jagged
shells tearing skin, seeking
soul. you will be light
in the trench, sandy floor
tempting toes, fins for
finding home. you will be
the water filling lungs.
Charlotte Covey is from St. Mary’s County, Maryland. Currently, she is an MFA candidate in Poetry at the University of Missouri – St. Louis. She has poetry published or forthcoming in journals such as the minnesota review, Salamander Review, The Normal School, CALYX Journal, and The Boiler Journal. In 2015, she was nominated for an AWP Intro Journal Award. She is co-editor-in-chief of Milk Journal.
PSG beat Guingamp 3-0 as Neymar scores on debut
Neymar wasted no time in making an impact on the field for Paris Saint-Germain, scoring on his debut in a 3-0 win at Guingamp on Sunday. The Brazilian world record signing was handed a start by coach Unai Emery for the game in Brittany, two days after international clearance came through for his 222 million-euro […] Read Full Story
It's definitely hard to keep up with all the different quick charging technologies. Most flagships use Qualcomm Quick Charge, some (like the Pixels) use USB-PD, and a few others use custom tech like OnePlus Dash Charge. Qualcomm Quick Charge 4 is over a year old at this point, but for one reason or another, most devices have stuck with QC 3.0.
Without further ado, here is the list of all the hardware that uses QC 4/4+:
Razer Phone (4+)
ZTE Nubia Z17 (4+)
BQ Aquaris X2 (4+)
BQ Aquaris X2 Pro (4+)
Smartisan R1 (4+)
HTC U12 Plus (4+)
LG G7 ThinQ (4+)
With the HTC U12 Plus and LG G7 ThinQ, we're finally starting to see some major OEMs make the jump from Quick Charge 3.0.
Inspired by train travel, Amsterdam’s Snowapple lay down their unique brand of folk-pop for Tracks . The music constantly jumps between different styles. The harder “Businessmen” gives way to the softer, alternative vibe of “Choo Choo Train.” It even switches languages, with the song “Isabelle” sung in French. Songs can also change styles within themselves; the slow, lullaby mood of “There Becomes Here” is interrupted by a jauntier tempo. Those wanting variety in a folk-pop album will find no shortage of it here. But the one constant is the beautiful harmonies and instrumentation.
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The 2017 NHL Trade Deadline is on March 1 and even with a better-looking team under Bruce Cassidy , a trade could be in order for the Boston Bruins. Who are some players who could be on their way to Boston? The 2017 NHL trade deadline could very well be a very important one for the Boston Bruins.
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Pressure is mounting on Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull to intervene amid a stalemate over funding for Indigenous housing in outback Queensland.
The $1.2 billion National Partnership on Remote Housing (NPRH) expired last Saturday despite Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk writing to the prime minister in March with the promise of $1.08 billion for the next 10 years.
Queensland Housing Minister Mick de Brenni. Photo: Darren England/AAP
A Queensland government spokesperson on Wednesday said they had made repeated approaches to the Turnbull government.
"We know the need in these communities is critical, not only to reduce overcrowding but to generate jobs and stimulate local economies," the spokesperson said.
The Palaszczuk government allocated $239 million in its budget in June to keep projects running during ongoing negotiations with the Commonwealth, which did not include funding in its May budget.
Grace VanderWaal has dropped her catchy new track “Escape My Mind!”
The song is one of 12 on the 13-year-old singer and America’s Got Talent winner’s upcoming debut album Just the Beginning.
“I really enjoyed getting to experiment with ‘Escape My Mind’ and playing with some different elements that people may not expect from me,” Grace told People. “It was really fun to work on and I really hope people enjoy it!”
The album also features her tracks “Moonlight, “Sick of Being Told,” “So Much More Than This,” and more.
Grace wrote all of the songs on the album, set for a November 3 release date. (Pre-order it here.)
Listen to “Escape My Mind” below! You can also download it on iTunes.
Click inside for Grace VanderWaal’s “Escape my Mind” lyrics…
Richland Couny will comply with SC Supreme Court ruling concerning Penny Tax
Richland County says it will comply with the SC Supreme Court's ruling regarding the county Penny Tax.
Spoiler! At the end of Pacific Rim, man won the war for humanity against an invading army of enormous kaiju. It cost us Idris Elba, but we won — or did we? The premise for Pacific Rim 2: Uprising clarifies that we merely won a battle, and the war for the planet is only just beginning. John Boyega takes the lead in the sequel as our heartthrob Jaeger pilot, and he’s banding together with evergreen hot shot Scott Eastwood and mad scientist Charlie Day and scads of others to become mankind’s last best hope against another kaiju siege. Wielding all those extendo swords and light whips seems like it takes a lot of practice, but we’ll hop in the Drift and train with Boyega anytime.
Dave K. wrote: Exactly silly comparison, Naughton seems a hard working kid who is popular with the fans and teammates at Hull.
So he is a bit confident, not sure a bad thing, just need to find the right club and coach
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Wouldn't necessarily disagree withof that but there does seem to be one obvious flaw in the argument. What incentive do you have to improve as a player if you think you're already the finished article?
A man's drunken birthday celebration ended in his arrest after he took a horse for a ride on the 91 freeway in Long Beach. You read that right.
The arrest happened early Saturday morning when a driver reported a man on a white horse heading eastbound on the freeway.
A man is arrested on Saturday, February 24, 2018, after he was spotted riding a horse on the 91 freeway in Long Beach. California Highway Patrol via Twitter
The horse ran off the freeway before California Highway Patrol officers arrived but they arrested 29-year-old Luis Alfredo Perez after he failed a sobriety test.
The CHP says the White Arabian horse was not harmed and was released to its owner after the arrest.
A CHP officer looks at a horse on Saturday, February 24, 2018, after a man was spotted riding it on the 91 freeway in Long Beach. The man was given a sobriety test and arrested. California Highway Patrol via Twitter
The CHP tweeted photos of the unusual spectacle, reminding the public that they don't "horse around" with DUIs.
Former Queensland deputy premier and treasurer Terry Mackenroth has been diagnosed with a lung tumour after being admitted to hospital with pneumonia.
Mr Mackenroth, who overcame lung cancer almost 20 years ago, says a tumour was found as part of routine testing for pneumonia and he's lucky it was caught early.
"Anyone who knows me knows that I am a fighter and I'll do whatever it takes to achieve a positive outcome," Mr Mackenroth said in a statement.
He did not specifically say if the tumour was cancerous or not.
Mr Mackenroth overcame lung cancer after he was diagnosed in 1998.
He made a full recovery and continued serving in state parliament until he retired in July 2005. Since then he's worked in the private sector.
First Lady Esther Lungu and Sports minister Moses Mawere poses for a photograph with Zambia Ladies golfers at Pamodzi Hotel where the Ladies golfers got the second position during the Giberson and Page Trophy International Triangular Ladies Golf Tournament in Lusaka on Wednesday, June 14, 201 -Pictures by THOMAS NSAMA
I know I’ve been featuring a lot of nature-inspired artists lately, but I have a wonderful case of spring fever, and I can’t seem to help myself.
In keeping with my accidental nature theme, I am thrilled to bring to you today Jason Gamrath‘s massive blown-glass-and-steel flowers. The amount of detail and the sheer mass of these pieces is really mind-blowing. Gamrath is inspired to recreate botanical forms on a grand scale to remind us to pay attention to the small beauties in our lives.
“The most beautiful, extravagant man-made object could never creatively equal the simplest and smallest naturally occurring life form. The purpose of creating this series on a macro scale is to bring to light the beauty that exists within the micro scale of nature.”
The Seattle-based artist’s work can be appreciated in person starting on May 6, 2017s at the Philipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in Pittsburgh, PA, at his exhibit SUPER. NATURAL.
All images property of Jason Gamrath.
Those in a role of public service will have their review of their compensation. This is the latest move from the new PC Government and Premier Doug Ford to curb government spending. A memo posted on the government website says pending pay adjustments for managers, executives and staff not covered by collective bargaining will be on hold “until the new government can put in place an expenditure management strategy.” Ford previously put the public service under a hiring freeze, except for essential front line staff such as police and corrections officers, and halted discretionary spending such as newspaper subscriptions.
The Britpop star's appearance at the city's Hipódromo de San Isidro is part of a world tour in support of his solo debut, "As You Were." Gallagher's hour-long, 14-song performance mixed Oasis classics with tracks from his solo effort, including the project's lead single, "Wall Of Glass."
The three-day event - which saw appearances by the Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Killers and Royal Blood, among others - was cut short when the third and final day (March 18) was cancelled due to severe weather including heavy storms, lightning, and winds that cancelled sets by Pearl Jam, LCD Soundsystem, David Byrne and many more acts. Read more and stream the set here.
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) — A teacher employed with the Tuscaloosa County School system was arrested for having sexual contact with a student.
According to a release from the Tuscaloosa Police Department, officials received a report of the incident on September 26th. 28-year-old Christopher Albert Knight was arrested for being an employee and engaging in a sex act or deviant sexual intercourse with a student under the age of 19.
Knight was placed in the Tuscaloosa County jail on a $5,000 bond.
Further charges could be pending as the investigation continues.
With few legislative accomplishments under his belt, President Donald Trump has repeatedly turned to executive orders ― a tool once maligned by Republicans ― to undo much of former President Barack Obama’s regulatory legacy . While some have been consequential ― like approving the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline ― many of Trump’s orders have been symbolic , like one minimizing the “burden” of Obamacare regulations.Trump appears to enjoy the act of signing executive orders and bills more than any of his recent predecessors. While other presidents have also ceremoniously signed documents, Trump regularly holds up his work for photo opportunities.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia 76ers general manager Bryan Colangelo is denying a report connecting the executive to Twitter accounts that criticized Sixers players Joel Embiid and Markelle Fultz, among other NBA figures.
The accounts also took aim at former Sixers GM Sam Hinkie, Toronto Raptors executive Masai Ujiri and former Sixers players Jahlil Okafor and Nerlens Noel, according to a report by The Ringer.
The Ringer asked the team about five Twitter accounts it suspected the GM was operating. Colangelo said in a statement that he used one of the accounts to monitor the NBA industry and other current events, but he was "not familiar with any of the other accounts" brought to his attention and he didn't know who was "behind them or what their motives may be in using them."
Embiid told ESPN on Tuesday night that Colangelo called him and denied the story. Yahoo Sports reported Colangelo was standing by his statement to The Ringer. A message was left by The Associated Press seeking comment from the Sixers.
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - A North Carolina woman believed to be one of the last African-American women to serve overseas during World War II has died at the age of 100.
Haywood Funeral Home in Raleigh said on its website that Millie Dunn Veasey died March 9 and will be buried Monday at Raleigh National Cemetery. Her niece, Elsie Thompson, told WUNC that her aunt's "heart was tired."
After she graduated from high school in 1942, Veasey enlisted in what was called the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps. Her unit was the only all-black, all-female battalion to serve overseas during World War II.
Veasey served in France and England with the unit, which sorted and routed mail for millions of American service members and civilians.
She later became the first female president of the Raleigh NAACP.
What is that giant hole in the ground behind the Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek? It's progress.
Back in 1980, Caroline Rose Hunt and her family had the revolutionary idea to open a restaurant and hotel in what used to be a mansion on Turtle Creek. Most infrastructure problems have been overcome, but the front drive still faces a narrow, two-lane street.
Back in 2005 when Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Abdullah, later King Abdullah, rented the entire hotel for him and his entourage, the tiny little two-level parking garage was inadequate.
Cologne police boss regrets New Year tweet on North Africans
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BERLIN -- Cologne's police chief says he regrets his force's use of the term "Nafris" to describe North Africans in a New Year's Eve tweet, but dismissed suggestions it engaged in racial profiling.
Officers stopped hundreds of North African men heading into downtown Cologne on Saturday to prevent a repeat of sexual assaults that marred New Year's celebrations a year earlier.
The department wrote on Twitter: "Hundreds of Nafris screened at main railway station."
Critics accused police of stopping people on their appearance alone. Opposition Green party co-leader Simone Peter told the Rheinische Post the term "Nafris" was "completely unacceptable."
Police Chief Juergen Matthies said Monday the department has used the term internally since 2013 to describe young North Africans regarded as particularly violent or criminal. He says it wasn't meant for public use.
If you or a loved one has served to protect our great nation, we understand that sometimes it can be hard to put your years in the military behind you at night or in the morning. Adi Bernak, from Valley Mindfulness, taught us some mindfulness techniques specifically for veterans
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FILE - In this June 26, 2018, file photo, a U.S. Border Patrol truck enters the Port Isabel Detention Center, which holds detainees of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, in Los Fresnos, Texas. Parents who have been separated from their children at the border are in fragile state of mind as they go into high-stakes initial screening interview for asylum. A network of volunteer lawyers has counseled about 210 separated parents at Port Isabel Detention Facility, including about 150 who have already done initial interviews. David J. Phillip, File AP Photo
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The high street is not dying, says Paula Nickolds, managing director of John Lewis, as the partnership opens its 50th store in West London. But only the strong will survive.
MOSCOW (AP) - An international journalists' rights organization is calling on Russian authorities to investigate threats made against a newspaper that reported gays were being tortured and killed in Chechnya.
The report this month in the respected Novaya Gazeta drew a range of official denials and rebukes. Chechen President Ramzan Kadyrov on Sunday said international attention to the story constituted a "massive information attack ... to blacken our society, lifestyle, traditions and customs."
A meeting of elders and Islamic leaders in Chechnya after the story appeared called for retribution, which Novaya Gazeta said "pushes religious fanatics toward the massacre of journalists."
On Monday, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Russia should "act swiftly, decisively and effectively" against threats to the newspaper and to the story's reporter.
Harare — West Indies edged closer to a place in the 2019 World Cup when they defeated Zimbabwe by four wickets in the latest qualifying match on Monday.
Chasing 290 to win, the two-time champions reached their target with six balls to spare after surviving a worrying mid-innings collapse.
The Windies lead the Super Sixes qualifying table with six points but will still need to avoid defeat against Scotland on Wednesday in their last pool match. Zimbabwe, on five points, can still qualify by beating the UAE on Thursday although the Scots, Ireland and Afghanistan all remain in contention for a spot in the showpiece in England and Wales.
Brendan Taylor top scored for Zimbabwe with 138, which included 20 boundaries. For the Windies, Marlon Samuels smashed 86 off 80 balls while Evin Lewis and Shai Hope also contributed half centuries.
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Paige Reportedly Close To Being Cleared For In Ring Return
The former WWE Divas Champion recently posted a tweet noting that she is getting x-rays today. PWInsider is reporting that if everything goes well with the x-rays, Paige could be cleared to make her return to action soon
She also posted a Video of herself training
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More than 200 firefighters were battling a blaze that broke out Monday afternoon in Banning.
The fire, which started in the 10000 block of Mias Canyon Road around 3:45 p.m., has burned 150 acres of brush so far, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.
No homes were immediately threatened.
April 24(Reuters) - LiJiang YuLong Tourism Co Ltd
* Says it plans to pay cash dividend of 1.5 yuan per 10 shares (before tax) to shareholders for 2017
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/Zh2cbK
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
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A new campaign will be rolled out to target distracted transport truck drivers.
Ontario Provincial Police are calling it "operation safe trucking" and they said they will be using unconventional vehicles to help enforcement.
The launch is set to begin Monday morning with a news conference at 8:30 a.m. outlining the innovative approach.
The announcement comes on the heels of a fatal collision that happened in Etobicoke early Monday morning.
At around 5:20 a.m., OPP said a collision involving a tractor-trailer and a car was reported on the 401.
READ MORE: Fatal crash closes WB Hwy. 401 in Etobicoke
When emergency crews arrived on scene, the driver of the car was pronounced dead.
The cause of the collision is not yet known.
Fifty homes to help those being assisted by Needs Assessment Unit, it’s one of two proposals being brought to the legislative assembly by MLA Kenneth Bryan, through opposition motions.
Mr. Bryan says he is aiming for the motion to help those registered with the Needs Assessment Unit to find housing easier than before, he says with landlords not wanting to rent to government he is hoping with this motion government will either construct or buy 50 homes to help those in need.
“I want to stress its temporary , it’s not cheap housing, its temporary assistance for housing, until you get yourself back on your feet, you have to go through all the regular protocols where you try to find yourself work, get yourself back on your feet, go back out into the housing market to rent or to buy,” said MLA for George Town Central, Kenneth Bryan.
Mr. Bryan is bringing another motion, which is seeking to raise the seamen’s monthly stipend of $550 dollars a month to $1,000 dollars.
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Stamford's Hans Chan plays a one sided game of tennis with his Golden Retriever Sophia in the pond at Taylor Farm dog park on Sunday June 11, 2017 in Norwalk Conn. Stamford's Hans Chan plays a one sided game of tennis with his Golden Retriever Sophia in the pond at Taylor Farm dog park on Sunday June 11, 2017 in Norwalk Conn.
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Turner Elson scored a goal and set up three more to lift the Grand Rapids Griffins to a 5-2 win over the Manitoba Moose on Friday in the American Hockey League opener for both teams.
Colin Campbell had a goal and two assists for the Griffins (1-0-0) and Ryan Sproul, Dylan McIlrath and Dominic Turgeon also scored.
Cam Maclise, while shorthanded, and Peter Stoykewych supplied the offence for Manitoba (0-1-0).
Jared Coreau made 27 saves in the win. Eric Comrie turned aside 17 shots in defeat.
OW!! Poor Tom Cruise! You know he does all his own stunts in his movies – it’s why we love him so much! But this one for Mission Impossible 6….didn’t work out quite right! This man has guts! I would have used a stunt double or a green screen!!!
The Mother of All Rucks Foundation (M.O.A.R. Foundation) made its way through Knoxville Tuesday on the first annual Coast to Coast Mother of All Rucks road march from San Diego, CA to Washington DC.
The goal for the M.O.A.R. Foundation is to raise awareness for veterans suicide, disabled veterans, and give financial assistance back to those who have served in the military and sacrificed for the American way of life.
The group stops along the route to visit veterans and organizations that support them.
The goal is to raise $250,000 in total donations. The non-profit M.O.A.R. Foundation pledges that all monies donated will benefit citizen veterans.
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Lady Cudlipp, who has died aged 97, was the third wife of Hugh Cudlipp, the editorial genius behind the postwar Daily Mirror, and a talented journalist in her own right.
As Jodi Hyland, she edited Girl magazine in the 1950s before becoming assistant to the editor of Woman, then the biggest-selling magazine in Britain. In 1959 she ran into Hugh Cudlipp and his second wife at a party, and shortly afterwards Cudlipp invited her to lunch.
After she had accepted his offer to edit Woman’s Illustrated, then owned by the Mirror, Cudlipp reached across the table, placed his hand over hers, and said: “I hope this will be the beginning of a long association.”
A vivacious and pretty blonde, Jodi Hyland was well aware of Cudlipp’s lady-killer reputation. The Mirror columnist Jean Rook, the so-called First Lady of Fleet Street, considered him the sexiest man alive, with a voice like a Welsh harp and the...
The latest AJ focuses on workplaces, with studies of Rogers Stirk Harbour’s whisky distillery and visitor centre for Macallan; a series of buildings for German steelworks Stahlwerk Augustfehn by Finkernagel Ross; and London’s De Beauvoir Block scheme for small businesses and startups by Henley Halebrown. PLUS The life and work of ‘maverick and genius’ Will Alsop; seven top attractions at this year’s Venice Biennale; ...
The farm, located on Battlefield Boulevard, lost its stand, play area and half of its animal pen due to high winds. According to a post on the farm's Facebook page several building materials for the new stand are set to arrive Wednesday with Kempsville Building Supply helping with costs.
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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - The world's largest pork producer is putting its best case before jurors to debunk claims its waste emits stenches so foul and attracts so many flies that life for rural neighbors is miserable.
Smithfield Foods' lawyers hand-picked the two plaintiffs and the neighboring 4,700-hog operation in the second in a series of nuisance lawsuits that opened Tuesday.
Plaintiffs' lawyers picked the first case and won a nearly $51 million jury verdict last month. That was cut to about $3 million because a state law limits punishment for corporate misdeeds.
Neighbors say for decades they've put up with livestock sewage sprayed over crops that also drifts and coats their homes and cars.
Smithfield Foods lawyers say jurors should forget the company's size and focus on how one grower treats his neighbors.
Former Sunderland striker Asamoah Gyan is found to have "unethical hair" by the United Arab Emirates FA.
Former Sunderland striker Asamoah Gyan has breached guidelines in the United Arab Emirates Football Association rulebook by having "unethical hair".
The 31-year-old, who has not played in England since leaving the Black Cats in 2012, is currently on loan at Dubai-based Al Ahli from Chinese outfit Shanghai SIPG.
According to Sky Sports News, Gyan is one of 40 players who are deemed to have "unethical hair" and it is related to the haircut that he sported during Ghana's campaign at the Africa Cup of Nations.
The forward, who currently has a mohawk, will have to change his style, much like Saudi Arabia goalkeeper Waleed Abdullah and Al Whada's Suhail Al-Mansoori.
Abdullah was ordered by a referee before a match to cut his hair because it was "un-Islamic", while Al-Mansoori was told to get rid of his perm.
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The video takes place in the back of a restaurant as the guys are playing a high stakes gambling game with producer Pharrell Williams and a few others.
Moments later, they're interrupted when a bloody hand is delivered to them. Migos know exactly who it comes from and take off (no pun intended) to seek revenge. Watch the action-packed clip - here.
HOWE, Ind. (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. Marlin Stutzman says he did a great deal of work with northern Indiana’s orthopedics industry while he was in Congress and he’s now taking a job with one of those companies.
Stutzman has been named president of WishBone Medical in Warsaw. Stutzman tells The (Auburn) Star he likes that the company helps children by making orthopedic devices specifically designed for them.
Stutzman represented northeastern Indiana in Congress for six years. He unsuccessfully sought the Republican nomination for the Senate last year and his congressional term ended in early January.
Stutzman says he’s moved back to his family home in Howe. He’s also now chief executive officer of the Crystal Valley Power Equipment tractor dealership in Middlebury.
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A teenager apologised to magistrates after drinking lager and breaching the peace.
Police were called over concerns for 18-year-old Chloe Allmark, of Walpole Avenue, Worsley Mesnes. While officers spoke to her parents, who had not heard from her, they were contacted to say Allmark was at the McDonald’s restaurant where she worked.
Wigan magistrates heard she was in a “very intoxicated, dishevelled state” and had alcohol with her.
Police took her home, but she was “abusive” and would not get out of the van.
The court was told her stepfather feared she would damage their home, so officers felt they had no choice but to arrest her.
The student apologised to justices for breaching the peace, said she believed she had lost her job, and agreed to be bound over to the sum of £50 for 12 months.
The success of Japanese horse breeding on the global stage is becoming more and more apparent with one particular factor for its rise: race betting.
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TORONTO — A "Back to the Future" reunion is set for this year's Fan Expo Canada.
Organizers say previously announced guest Michael J. Fox will now be joined by fellow "Back to the Future" stars Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson and Tom Wilson.
Edmonton-born Fox starred in the "Back to the Future" franchise as time-travelling teen Marty McFly.
Fan Expo Canada will run Aug. 30 to Sept. 2 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.
HONOLULU (AP) — A Hawaii man is accused of killing his mother and stuffing her decapitated head and dismembered body parts in seven plastic bags in the refrigerator freezer of the Waikiki apartment they shared.
Yu Wei Gong has been charged with second degree murder, and he was expected to make his initial appearance in court Monday.
According to the state's complaint filed against Gong, he called police April 11, saying, "I killed my Mom."
When officers arrived and couldn't find his mother, he told them she was "in the fridge," the complaint says.
An officer looked in one of the bags in the freezer and found the body parts.
Gong told officers that he accidentally killed his mother in September after she became angry when the 26-year-old said he didn't want to go to school.
Following their surprise win over Spain in the World Cup knockout stages, the Russia squad trained at their Novogorsk base on Tuesday.
The hosts next face Croatia in the quarter-finals on Saturday.
Russia's performances up to now have far exceeded expectations and their penalty shoot-out victory over the former world champions has sent country into a frenzy.
Captain Igor Akinfeev was just one of the heroes for Russia that night, but the goalkeeper's timely interventions put the host nation through to the the last eight for the first time in their history.
Croatia also beat Denmark on penalties in the round of 16 on Sunday (1st July), and the pair will meet at the Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi.
CNN's Brooke Baldwin speaks with Logan Smith, who uses Twitter account '@YesYoureRacist' to ask people on social media to identify white nationalist rally attendees who appear in news photos.
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Jurors in North Carolina are getting a roundup of testimony in a lawsuit filed by neighbors of an industrial-scale swine operation.
The 10 plaintiffs contend that open-air cesspools of hog waste inflict intense, putrid smells on them that can't be removed from clothing or household fabrics.
Lawyers for Virginia-based Smithfield Foods' hog-production division who closed their case Tuesday maintain that the smells, traffic and noise don't hurt the neighbors' ability to enjoy their own property.
The jury has heard three weeks of testimony. This is the first of a series of test cases by more than 500 neighbors against the low-cost, high-volume methods used by the Chinese-owned company.
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Lawyers for the neighbors say alternative methods don't cause such a nuisance, but the company uses open-air cesspools because they're cheap.
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From a monster musical to beautiful ballet, there’s plenty going on in the region this weekend.
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Arusha — Grief engulfed Arusha residents on Tuesday, 24 April 2018 after the body of a Tanzanian woman, Leyla Mtumwa, was taken from the mortuary at Mount Meru Hospital for burial.
The late Leyla Mtumwa (36) was killed by his husband, identified as Kemi Kasambula (38), in London, UK during the Easter weekend despite attempts by her son to save her.
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After days of fundraising, Ms Leyla's body was finally brought home from the UK yesterday (on Monday).
Earlier today, the women prayed for Leyla's body before it was taken to Musjid Noor Mosque to the men to also pray for it.
Phan’s Garden (1923 W. National Ave.) is one of the city’s older Vietnamese restaurants, located on Milwaukee’s near South Side—pretty much ground zero for our burgeoning Asian populace. The menu assembles all the typical Vietnamese favorites—shrimp balls, hot pots, spring rolls and Pho. It also has better-known Chinese items for the less adventurous patrons, such as egg rolls and hot-and-sour soup. A major draw is actually the beverage menu: More than 30 export varieties of beer are offered—all from Vietnam.
When Stewie is sent to visit the school's child psychologist for a surprise session, Stewie finds himself revealing important, previously untold secrets.
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The Hilltopper boys’ basketball squad has lost more games than it has won this season.
So, it was a surprise when the Glenwood City team earned its second win in a week on February 10 at St. Croix Central High School in Hammond. The Toppers played to a 55-52 finish over the Panthers just one night after junior Riley Schutz’s buzzer-beating shot gave them the 44-42 edge over Mondovi.
Michelle White, 20, was arrested and accused by New Orleans police of breaking into a 7th Ward home Saturday afternoon and stabbing a 21-year-old woman. New Orleans police arrested a 20-year-old woman suspected by police of breaking into a 7th Ward home Saturday afternoon and stabbing a 21-year-old woman.
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The accolades that come along with winning Super Bowl come streaming in for players after they hoist the Lombardi Trophy. Not only do the players receive fanfare in the city they play in, but they also get praise in their hometown.
That’s exactly the case for Eagles defensive tackle Fletcher Cox. Cox’s hometown, Yazoo City, Mississippi, held a parade in his honor during the offseason. Cox said the city also named a street after him.
“They did a few special things for me. They named the longest street in Yazoo City after me — Fletcher Cox Road. That’s really special. They’ve been supporting the whole way, and they continue to do it,” Cox said during media availability on Tuesday.
The street was previously called River Road, but now it is named after one of Yazoo City’s most famous native sons.
LCSD is seeking the public's help finding this robbery suspect. (Twitter)
The Lexington County Sheriff's Department is seeking the public's help in finding a man wanted for robbery.
The incident took place at a store on Bush River Road on May 8.
"It was just a very inhumane act," Josh Skeen with LCSD said.
The suspect beat the store owner and robbed him, taking his wallet. The suspect then fled the scene.
The store owner sustained severe injuries.
If you have any information about this incident, you are urged to contact Crimestoppers by calling 1-888-CRIME SC (888-274-6372) or visiting www.midlandscrimestoppers.com or www.p3tips.com and click on the “submit a tip” tab. Your identity will be kept anonymous, and if your tip leads to an arrest, you could be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000.
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The road section from Galle Face Roundabout to Old Parliament Roundabout will be closed from 5.00 a.m. to 12 noon tomorrow (04) in view of the Independence Day celebrations.
Police Spokesman, SP Ruwan Gunasekara said that a special traffic plan will also be put in place in Kollupitiya, Colombo Fort and surrounding areas due to the event.
Meanwhile, Galle Road from Galle Face Roundabout to Old Parliament was also closed from 7.00 a.m. to 12 noon today (03) due to Independence Day rehearsals.
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POTOMAC, Md. — Authorities say a teenager who deliberately jumped into the swift-flowing Potomac River near the nation's capital has been rescued after a near-drowning in treacherous currents.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue spokesman Pete Piringer told news outlets the Virginia teen entered the water Sunday near Great Falls National Park in Maryland and was carried about a mile (1.6 kilometres ) downstream, at times dragged under.
The spokesman says a Swift Water Rescue team found the teen clinging to rocks and in distress on the Virginia side of the river. The teen was hospitalized in serious condition, but Piringer says the injuries aren't life-threatening.
He says the teen is "very lucky that he survived" in deceptively strong, cold currents where many have drowned in past years.
French President Emmanuel Macron plans to shower Donald Trump with compliments in a bid to get his own way during the White House’s first official state visit since the US President took office.
Mr Macron’s approach to dealing with his egoistic American counterpart is more “psychological than strategic,” according to French political scientist Pascal Boniface.
He told France’s Europe 1 radio: “Mr Macron’s approach to dealing with Donald Trump is far more psychological than strategic: he knows that Mr Trump has a huge ego and that all he needs to do in order to appease him is to butter him up.”
He said: “Macron is a realist: he knows that Trump is going to be around for most of his mandate, maybe even longer because we cannot exclude the possibility that he will be re-elected.
“His aim is to shower Mr Trump with compliments, while never veering away from his own political line and openly discussing their differences of opinion.”
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METHUEN, Mass. — Authorities in Massachusetts say a 10-month-old baby had to be revived twice after she was exposed to fentanyl.
Police arrived at the Methuen residence early Saturday afternoon after receiving a report of a child not breathing.
First responders took the child to Lawrence General Hospital, where police say she stopped breathing twice and had to be resuscitated. She was later airlifted to Tufts Medical Center in Boston, where she’s in stable condition.
Authorities say hospital tests indicate the baby had the potent synthetic opioid fentanyl in her system.
The Department of Children and Families says it has taken custody of the baby. The incident remains under investigation.
Mayor Stephen Zanni says, “The opioid epidemic knows no boundaries.”
MOUNT PLEASANT, Wis. (AP) — Property owners in southeastern Wisconsin who believe they won't be fully compensated for land Foxconn Technology Group needs to build a $10 billion plant are appealing a ruling dismissing their case.
A dozen property owners filed a federal lawsuit in January alleging the village of Mount Pleasant's use of eminent domain is unconstitutional because it is for private rather than public benefit. They say the offers for their properties are too low.
A federal judge dismissed the suit this month, calling it "not cognizable."
The Journal Times reports that the property owners' attorney filed the appeal Tuesday.
An attorney for the village says the legal appeal won't stop the project.
The Taiwanese company's plant will manufacture advanced liquid crystal display panels.
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The findings of the review into the culture at law firm Russell McVeagh will be released today.
Dame Margaret Bazley conducted the external review of the law firm.
It came in the wake of alleged incidents of sexual harassment involving interns at its Wellington office.
WASHINGTON — Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke and House Republicans are escalating their feud with an outdoor retail company that opposes the Trump administration's plan to shrink two sprawling Utah national monuments.
The House Natural Resources Committee said in a tweet that clothing giant Patagonia is "lying" about Trump's plan in order "to sell more products to wealthy elitist urban dwellers from New York to San Francisco."
The tweet comes after Patagonia replaced its usual home page with a black screen and stark message: "The President Stole Your Land." Patagonia filed suit last week to block the planned reduction to Bears Ears National Monument.
Zinke retweeted the Resources committee post on his official account.
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GOLDSBORO, N.C. (WNCN) — Authorities are looking for a missing Goldsboro woman who planned a trip but left her belongings at home, officials said.
Lakeyisha Vonette Jones, 38, was last seen on Jan. 5, Goldsboro Police said in a news release Monday.
Jones was last seen with a man named Laron Holloman leaving for New York, but her belongings were left at her Lincoln Homes apartment, police said.
Jones lives in the 900 block of Hugh Street in Goldsboro.
Holloman, of the 600 block of South Slocumb Street, may be driving a 2013 gray Ford Fusion.
Jones is described as 5 feet, 9 inches tall, weighing 120 pounds with brown eyes and black hair, police said.
Anyone with information about Jones should call Goldsboro Police at 919-580-4242.
A 20-year-old Rockingham man will face court today after leading police on a dangerous car chase yesterday.
Police say officers observed the man driving a Mitsubishi sedan at the intersection of Coronata Drive and Torbay Mews in Warnbro at 2.25pm on Tuesday.
The man allegedly sped away after police activated their emergency lights and sirens, leading officers on a chase through Warnbro, Port Kennedy and Waikiki.
Police say the man drove recklessly, causing other road users to swerve to avoid him as he crossed to the wrong side of the road at times.
The man is alleged to have abandoned the vehicle on Halyard Way in Waikiki and was arrested by police nearby.
He has been charged with reckless driving, failure to stop, having no authority to drive and endangering life and health.
The man was refused bail and will appear in Perth Magistrates Court later today.
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A burglar crawled through this small smashed window in an overnight raid on a Boots store.
The chemist in Norton High Street was taped off by police while forensics carry out an investigation.
Cleveland Police said it received a report of a burglary at around 12.30am on Friday.
A spokeswoman said the suspect, believed to be a man, smashed a small hole into the shop’s front window before climbing through.
Toothpaste and tooth whitening products to the value of around £200 were taken. No arrests have yet been made.
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Boots has been contacted for comment.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Cleveland Police on 101.
Alex Minassian, 25, was driving a van that crashed into pedestrians in Canada's largest city of Toronto, killing ten people and injuring 15 others on Monday.
A Canadian judge has ordered the suspect in a van ramming in Toronto to be held on 10 counts of 1st-degree murder and 13 of attempted murder.
Minassian learned of the charges in a hearing before a judge on Tuesday, not entering a plea to the charges. He was ordered to return to court on May 10.
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The charged man was detained soon after driving a truck into dozens of pedestrians on a Toronto sidewalk, killing ten and wounding 15 people. Police chief Saunders initially said that there was no motive behind the incident.
Minassian’s Linkedin profile reveals that he attended nearby Seneca College from 2011 to 2018, studied computer software, and hailed from Richmond Hill, Ontario.
The Chainsmokers at the YUM Center
GRAMMY®-nominated artist/producer duo The Chainsmokers left it up to their fans to decide whether or not they’d release an album, and the clamor has been heard across the world. In response to popular demand, the duo has announced that they will release their debut album this year via Columbia / Disruptor Records.
The album news comes alongside the announcement of The Chainsmokers’ biggest ever tour to date. The 40-city ‘Memories: Do Not Open’ North American arena tour kicks off in Miami, FL and will stop in Louisville, KY at the KFC Yum! Center on Saturday, May 20th and in major cities across the U.S. and Canada. Multi-platinum artist Kiiara will join The Chainsmokers as special guest on all dates.
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“Hello my name is…” is a series dedicated to learning more about some of Canada’s top winter athletes ahead of PyeongChang 2018.
Mogul skier Mikaël Kingsbury rose to national attention when he finished behind Alex Bilodeau to win silver at Sochi 2014, but did you his favourite superhero is Batman?
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Our David Kelly and tight end Glenn Howell (UA '85) give you some final things to look for as the Wildcats head to Boulder to face the Buffaloes.
Jacob Evans scored 19 points and No. 8 UC beat UConn 65-57 to extend their winning streak to 14 games.
The Bearcats scored the game’s first 13 points and never trailed in another dominating conference performance. The Bearcats improved to 9-0 in American Conference play – the only undefeated team in the AAC standings.
“It wasn’t a pretty game by any stretch,” said head coach Mick Cronin. “Their zone, it slowed us down, it limited our points in the pain. If you can only get 14 points in the pain and win you’ve got to be happy as a coach.”
The Bearcats shot just 38 percent from the field, limited UConn to just 36 percent and forced ten Huskies turnovers.
Connecticut native Cane Broome scored ten points off the bench. Kyle Washington added a double-double of 13 points and 11 rebounds.
The Bearcats improve to 21-2 and next play Tuesday night at BB&T Arena against Central Florida.
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SHANGHAI, CHINA -- Want a side of scandal with your airline pretzels?
Get this, a Chinese airline is trying to fight rumors that some of their flight attendants were...partaking in a hotel room orgy.
Apparently, several X-rated videos came out of six men and women dancing, laughing, and getting frisky!
After the videos went viral on Chinese social media site, Weibo, alleged rumors claim the people in the video are flight attendants for either China Eastern Airlines, or its subsidiary, Shanghai Airlines.
But, the airline is not having it with that freaky flack and are accusing the gossipers of trying to hurt their reputation on purpose!
Hey, we're not here to judge, but no matter what you're into, maybe don't record it!
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HOCHFILZEN, Austria (AP) — Laura Dahlmeier won the women's individual competition Wednesday for her third gold medal and fourth overall at the biathlon world championships.
The overall World Cup leader from Germany finished the 15-kilometer race in 41 minutes, 30.1 seconds to beat sprint world champion Gabriela Koukalova of the Czech Republic by 24.7 seconds. Both Dahlmeier and Koukalova missed one target in their first shooting stage but shot cleanly afterward.
Alexia Runggaldier of Italy hit all 20 targets and finished 1:45.6 behind to win bronze.
Defending world champion Marie Dorin Habert of France missed four targets in total and finished nearly five minutes behind in 40th.
Dahlmeier has already won the pursuit and mixed team titles, and finished runner-up to Koukalova in the sprint.
TORONTO – An overnight fire at an east Toronto school playground has sparked an arson investigation.
Emergency crews were called to Norman Ingram Public School shortly before 2 a.m. for reports of a fire.
Police say a play structure was destroyed by the flames.
They are asking anyone who saw or heard suspicious activity around that time to come forward.
HOUSTON (AP) - Andre Johnson will sign a one-day contract with Houston on Wednesday so he can retire as a Texan.
Johnson was released in 2014 after spending his first 12 seasons with the Texans. He spent one season with the Colts before retiring last season after spending the first eight games with the Titans.
The third overall pick in the 2003 draft, Johnson left Houston as the franchise’s career leader in receptions (1,012), yards receiving (13,597), receiving touchdowns (64) and 100-yard games (51).
Johnson started 169 games for Houston and had seven 1,000-yard receiving seasons, including a career-high and franchise-record 1,598 yards receiving in 2012.
The Texans will honor him with a ceremony on Wednesday to commemorate his retirement.
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When you think of apples as an ingredient, dessert often comes to mind. But what about for dinner? Dietician Zannat Reza shows us some of her favourite savoury dishes that are made with apples.
Taylor Swift trial: Continuous coverage of DJ groping case
More than four years after a former Denver radio DJ allegedly groped pop star Taylor Swift from behind, the case has gone to trial in Denver.
(Reuters) - Marcato said Deckers Outdoor Corp’s board agreed to interview its nominees ahead of the annual shareholder meeting this week, a move it called a record-building exercise and to gain advantage in a contentious proxy battle between the two parties.
The hedge fund was open to making its nominees available for the interview, but only if the company was willing to reach a mutually agreeable settlement arrangement, Marcato's managing partner, Mick McGuire, said in response to a Deckers' letter, inviting the fund's nominees for interviews on Dec. 7. (bit.ly/2jysDs2)
Dr. Rand was denied bail on Tuesday and remains in custody at Washoe County Jail.
According to court documents, Dr. Robert Rand requested a review of the judge's detention order from December 22, that said that Rand was a flight risk.
On Tuesday, February 7, court documents show that Rand was denied bail and was remanded to custody.
For more on the investigation on Dr. Rand, click here.
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A person was injured after being struck by a vehicle in Lancaster County Thursday night.
According to the South Carolina Highway Patrol, the incident occurred around 8:25 p.m. in the 2100 block of Evans Drive near Barnett Street.
Troopers said the pedestrian was walking westbound on Evans Drive when the incident occurred. The driver fled from the scene.
The vehicle that is being sought is believed to be a Ford Mustang made between the years of 1994 and 2004. Highway Patrol says the vehicle would have possible damage to the front or right front of the vehicle.
Troopers don't know the color of the vehicle.
The extent of the victim's injuries is unknown.
If you have any information about this wreck, you're asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC.
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With the shooting in Alexandria, Congress is wondering what role they play in today's political climate.
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A man wanted in Salina on rape and assault charges was arrested in Mississippi and transported back to the Saline County Jail.
Captain Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that authorities in Mississippi recently took 26-year-old Billarious T. Gatlin into custody.
Sunday he was booked into jail on charges that link back to a couple of incidents last December.
Police say on December 5, 2016, Gatlin allegedly threatened an ex-girlfriend in her house with a knife and then fled after she locked herself in a room with her son and called 911.
On December 27, he reportedly entered her house again and sexually assaulted her at knife point.
Gatlin is now facing multiple charges that include rape, aggravated assault, aggravated kidnapping and intimidation of a witness.
Occupying 1,358 square feet, this outstanding two bedroom flat comprises the entire first floor of this detached period house, which benefits from generous proportions, a lift, and a South facing terrace. With excellent natural light throughout, this impressive flat offers an exciting and rare opportunity to modernise.
Hillary Clinton had to eat humble pie twice on election night.
Clinton apologized to President Obama for her bruising loss — right after calling Trump to offer him “congratulations,” according to a new book chronicling her 2016 presidential bid called “Shattered: Inside Hillary Clinton’s Doomed Campaign.”
“Mr. President, I’m sorry,” she said, according to a Washington Post’s review of the book due out Tuesday.
The White House urged Clinton to concede as Trump claimed battleground states — some by slim margins — because Obama wanted to avoid a messy recount.
“You need to concede,” Obama told Clinton directly, later repeating the instruction to her campaign chairman John Podesta for good measure.
The directive came after Clinton ignored previous messages from White House staff to throw in the towel.
She conceded the loss publicly the next morning.
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A Congress leader along with his supporters has allegedly beaten up farmers in his neighborhood over a land dispute in Aurangabad district, Maharashtra.
Maha: Sillod Cong MLA Abdul Sattar Abdul Nabi, along with supporters, allegedly beat up farmers in his neighborhood over land dispute (12/6) pic.twitter.com/VfBIgW9PM6 — ANI (@ANI_news) June 15, 2017
Abdul Sattar Abdul Nabi, MLA from Sillod constituency, told ANI that he had to get physical with farmers. "The land belongs to Dalit brothers, I don't have any connection with it. At that time, the situation was such that I had to take that step," he said.
Moreover, images available with media show the assault took place in presence of police. The incident happened as the Maharashtra government recently decided to waive the loans of farmers across the state.
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA: An organization dedicated to finding missing WWII soldiers and aircraft located two B-25 American bombers that had been lost in the Pacific for more than 70 years. While the existence of one of the planes had been previously known but never scientifically documented, the other was discovered with the help of historical archives, conversations with locals, and extensive surveying of four square miles of seafloor using sonar scanners, high-definition imagers, and underwater robots. —Jason Urbanus
Lindsey Buckingham and Christine McVie have released “In My World,” the first single from their upcoming self-titled album.
The song track, which you can hear below, is one of five solo Buckingham compositions on the 10-song set, expected to be released on June 9. Fans hoping to hear the duo harmonize might be a little disappointed, however, most will likely be pleased. What do you think?
Jackson was spotted with an ice pack on his right wrist/forearm area upon exiting Raymond James Stadium on Thursday following the Buccaneers' loss to the Patriots, Roy Cummings of WFLA NewsChannel 8 reports.
Jackson played a full slate of snaps in the losing effort, finishing with a season-high five catches for 106 yards. It's possible that Jackson may have just been a little banged up following the contest, but he'll have nearly a week to heal before the team resumes practicing next Wednesday.
Former Kentucky head coach Billy Gillispie, shown in 2008, now serves as athletics director at Ranger College and needs a kidney transplant after suffering from years of high blood pressure. A match stepped forward and the procedure has was completed April 24. James Crisp AP
The Osbournes are celebrating their 36th wedding anniversary.
Kelly Osbourne has thanked parents Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne for “showing me what true love is”, as the couple celebrate their 36th wedding anniversary.
Singer and presenter Kelly, 33, posted a throwback picture on Instagram of her mum and dad on their big day in 1982.
The sweet snap shows the pair both dressed in white, with Sharon wearing a lacy veil and clutching a bouquet.
Black Sabbath rocker Ozzy has a garland of flowers and leaves around his neck.
Kelly wrote: “Happy Anniversary Mum and Dad 36 years and still going strong.
“Thank you for showing me what true love is.”
Sharon, 65, and Ozzy, 69, tied the knot in Maui, Hawaii, on July 4 1982.
The couple have three children together – Kelly, son Jack and daughter Aimee.
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This means users will now have three choices when it comes to the Librem 5's operating system. It'll ship with free Software Foundation-endorsed PureOS by default, although KDE Plasma Mobile is also on offer. Todd Weaver, CEO of Purism, said that it makes sense to include community-developed Ubuntu in its open-platform offering. "While we develop, support, and recommend PureOS, allowing an alternative to users that is supported by Purism can only help the cause of improving digital rights for users."
How To Quell Wanderlust Between TripsFive tips to help cope with the strong desire to get away from it all in advance of your next big trip
5 Best Ski Lodges In The U.S.A look at five of the very best ski lodges in the United States.
Families Impacted By Travel Ban Unite At MSP AirportOn Sunday, families affected by the travel ban were reunited at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
Five Must-See Destinations In ParisWithin the 41 square miles of Paris, France there are over 60 main attractions for visitors to discover ranging from Museums, Churches, Monuments and Squares as well as examples of contemporary and traditional architecture. This is far too many sites for the average tourist to attempt to visit during a short stay in the city of lights. Thus a list of the five most famous and must see attractions is in order.
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2017 here we come! Mark Carmen fills in for Dave Plier in the early hours of the new year and he’s ready to make 2017 the best year of your life.
Mark’s got the 21 ways to improve your 2017 better, plus listeners tell us about their 2016 and what they want to do in the new year.
VANLUE — A Carey man was injured in a motorcycle crash on Amanda Township 196 near Amanda Township 174, northwest of Vanlue, at 3:03 p.m. today, the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office reported.
Dallas Mundy, 66, of Carey, was traveling north on Amanda Township 196 on a 2012 Triumph motorcycle when he lost control, the sheriff’s office said. The motorcycle went off the east side of the road, where it came to rest.
Mundy was taken by Hanco EMS to Blanchard Valley Hospital with possible head and neck injuries, the sheriff’s office reported.
Mundy was cited for failure to maintain reasonable control.
Assisting at the accident scene were the Vanlue Fire Department and Mac and Bob’s Towing.
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To some workers, today is just another Monday. For many though it is a day off of work in observance of the New Year holiday. The Post Office will be closed today and there will be no mail service. Schools are closed in the Sweetwater School District #1 and #2 today but will resume tomorrow.
Closed today: City of Rock Springs, City of Green River, Sweetwater Country Library, Rock Springs Family Recreation Center.
Open today: Green River Recreation Center (normal hours), Rock Springs Civic Center (9:00 am to 5:00 pm),
Roger Stone joins the War Room to give an update in the fight for information on the murder of JFK.
WANTED: Man in Livingston Parish takes off after loading pick-up truck with stolen lawn chairs
MAUREPAS- Authorities are searching for a man who pulled up to a store, loaded his truck with lawn chairs and then took off without paying.
The incident happened May 19 at a store in Maurepas. Authorities say the man pulled into the parking lot and loaded three chairs into his blue Dodge pick-up. He then drove off, taking the chairs with him.
Anyone with information is encouraged to call the sheriff's office at 225-686-2241.
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EL RENO, Okla. – Emergency crews are responding to a report of a plane crash in Canadian County.
Capt. Paul Timmons with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol says crews are responding Wednesday afternoon near N. Manning Rd. and Memorial Rd. NE. near El Reno.
It is unknown if anyone is injured.
Officials have not released other information at this time.
This is a developing story.
The building blocks of the web have become its intellectual Achilles' heel, Quartz reports. Links have turned against us, and they're making it impossible to read and learn. From a report:
Police are searching for 15-year old Jadee Eccleston.
John Gray High School staff called police around 9:30 a.m. Friday (2 February) to report she had left school and staff could not find her, according to a police statement.
Police say they later learned she had gone home briefly around Noon but had left her residence on Capt. Joe and Osbourne Road, in West Bay, shortly thereafter.
Ms. Eccleston is of fair complexion and was last seen with her hair in one ponytail. She was wearing dark blue uniform pants, white John Gray High School uniform shirt and a black hoodie.
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Rick Renteria and Jose Abreu on the White Sox defense in the loss to the Yankees
Rick Renteria and Jose Abreu on the White Sox defense in the loss to the Yankees. (Colleen Kane/Chicago Tribune)
5W1H: UP CM Yogi Adityanath visited Pratapgarh under the scheme 'Gram Swarajya Yojna'
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Today will be a dry and bright day and the risk of a shower is low, according to the Met Office.
After drizzly, clouding and borderline chilly days, the mercury will reach the dizzying heights of 23C and it will feel warm in the sunshine.
If there are any showers, they will have eased by the evening – which will be fine – and it will be dry through the night.
Cloud is due to roll in tomorrow morning, with rain expected on Wednesday evening as temperatures hit 21C.
Thursday to Saturday will be unsettled, with sunshine and showers, but it will turn windy.
And if you want to remain in blissful ignorance, look away now.
The showers could be heavy and perhaps thundery at times. Saturday should be drier.
All the latest news and weather is in our live blog.
Claire’s, the mall chain that has pierced the ears of millions of teens, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
The company said Monday that its stores will remain open as it restructures its debt.
It’s just the latest retailer to seek bankruptcy protection, close stores or go out of business entirely. Toys R Us announced last week that it would close or sell all its stores after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last year.
Claire’s said Monday it is “confident” it will emerge from bankruptcy protection in September, having reduced its debt by nearly $2 billion. It said it can compete with the shift to online shopping, arguing that its “iconic ear piercing services are unmatched and cannot be replicated online.”
Claire’s, based in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, said it has pierced more than 100 million ears since it began offering the service 40 years ago. The company was founded in the 1960s.
Margaret Suzanne Livingston, 82, a resident of Chino Valley, Arizona, born Aug. 5, 1935, in Jamesport, Missouri, died April 18, 2018, in Prescott, Arizona. No services are planned. Arrangements by Chino Valley Funeral Home on Palomino Road.
If you are traveling through McCarran Airport during the Stanley Cup Playoffs, you may hear some familiar voices.
Four Vegas Golden Knights player, Jonathan Marchessault, Deryk Engelland, Marc-Andre Fleury, and Nate Schmidt are featured on the Voices of Vegas program to share a special message with travelers. Their messages will be aired about two times every hour while the team makes their playoff run.
The Voices of Vegas program was launched in 2016 to bring an "audible reminder" of the Las Vegas experience to travelers. The music playlist includes artists with ties to the Valley such as Celine Dion, Imagine Dragon, and Mr. Las Vegas, Wayne Newton.
In addition, the Voices of Vegas program featured other sports figures with Las Vegas ties including NASCAR's Kyle Busch and Kurt Busch as well as Patrick McCaw from the Golden State Warriors.
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By Mario A. Cortez For as long as Barrio Logan has existed there has always been change in the community. From the changing of neighborhood zoning to the construction of the freeways and from the creation of Chicano Park, change has been constant in this corner of San Diego Nowadays, Barrio Logan has been in […]
MARANA, Ariz. - Marana Unified School District is having a job fair on Saturday.
The event will be at Mountain View High School in the school's Gymnasium. It will be from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
The Director of Human Resources, Monica Harper, says the event "has proven to be an exceptional opportunity for individuals seeking employment in an environment dedicated to excellence."
MUSD says they are hoping to hire for a variety of positions including: teachers, aids, health office, food service, transportation, substitutes, support staff, and more.
× LeMoyne-Owen student is first homicide of 2017
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A woman has been identified as the first homicide in Memphis this year.
Kierra Tatum was killed Sunday evening in Parkway Village.
Tatum, who was 18, was a student at LeMoyne-Owen College.
Police said a group of people were standing outside a home in the 3000 block of Danville Road around 8 p.m.
A white vehicle drove by and stopped at the corner, about 100 yards away from the crowd, police said.
The two men in the vehicle then shot toward the group, hitting Tatum, police said.
Police are looking for the shooters.
If anyone has any information about this incident, they are urged to call Crime Stoppers at 901-528-CASH.
A candlelight vigil will be held Monday night at 5 p.m. at 3065 Danville Road.
Carr (back) is making good progress and could return as soon as Week 6 against the Chargers, ESPN.com's Stephania Bell reports.
Recovering from a transverse process fracture in has back, Carr will be held out for Sunday's game against the Ravens. He nonetheless joined Thursday's practice as a limited participant, stretching with teammates and even throwing a football around. EJ Manuel will face the Ravens on Sunday, while Carr's practice availability will need to be closely monitored next week.
Do you know which real estate agents in your area are using paid advertising, who has thousands of Facebook fans, or who is getting the most organic traffic to their website? If you’re not sure, it’s time to get informed. The internet is a pretty crowded place. In some markets, it’s almost suffocating. Having a clear picture of your online competition will reveal opportunities for you to get noticed online. And researching your competition online is as simple as ever. Here are four easy ways to do it: 1. Google search We all know how to do a Google search, so this one should be pretty basic. Simply type the phrase "real estate (your town)," and see who appears in the top spots. The first few results will be ads, these are denoted by a small ad icon to the left of the text. These are agents who are using Google Adwords to pay for the top positions. Underneath the paid ads are the organic rankings. Many of these will be the big guns such as Trulia and realtor.com as w...
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas lawmakers who oppose concealed guns in hospitals and on university campuses have failed to revive legislation that would keep such weapons out after June.
The House Federal and State Affairs Committee rejected a bill Wednesday to allow the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas, to continue banning concealed guns.
The 11-11 vote keeps the bill stuck in committee.
A state law will require those institutions and state universities and colleges on July 1 to allow adults 21 and older to carry concealed weapons into buildings that don’t have security measures such as guards or metal detectors.
An effort to expand the House committee’s bill beyond the medical center to other hospitals failed.
A Senate committee earlier this month rejected broader limits on concealed carry.
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Ric Flair with ABC11's Julie Wilson and Dearon Smith at Raleigh Supercon in July.
World Wrestling Entertainment says pro wrestling legend Ric Flair is out of surgery and resting after being hospitalized.The statement Monday did not give details about the nature of the surgery.A representative for the showman known as "Nature Boy" says the 68-year-old wrestler was admitted to the hospital for routine monitoring. Melinda Morris Zanoni of Legacy Talent asked on Twitter Monday for "prayers & positive energy" because Flair has "tough medical issues."Former pro wrestler Mick Foley and wrestling executive Eric Bischoff are among numerous wrestlers wishing Flair well on Twitter.Known for his flamboyant outfits and "Woooo!" catchphrase, Flair made his professional debut in 1972 and was inducted into the World Wrestling Entertainment Hall of Fame in 2008.It's not clear where Flair is hospitalized. He lives in Charlotte.
There's only one way to celebrate a Hobee's ownership change - with blueberry coffee cake. Above, outgoing President Edward Fike and incoming CEO Camille Chijate.
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Where a city was awarded summary judgment on a Wage Act count asserted by police officers for paid detail work, the judgment must be vacated, as the statute applies to such work performed for the city rather than third parties. “The plaintiff, Malden Police Patrolman's Association (union), is a labor organization comprised of approximately seventy-nine police ...
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* Ontario finance minister says in a letter sent to Canada's Finance Minister Bill Morneau any future action on housing must ensure stability of market and not negatively impact homeowners, province's economy
* Ontario finance minister says has been in touch with federal finance minister's office, to host meeting in Toronto as soon as possible Further coverage: (Reporting By Leah Schnurr)
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Police had to subdue a man at a betting shop in Cardiff on Saturday afternoon after he resisted arrest.
This was the scene as officers were called to the branch of Ladbrokes in Evansfield Road, Llandaff North .
After arriving at the shop, a man was “subdued and arrested” by an officer after putting up resistance, police said.
A photo from the scene shows a police van and car in attendance just after 3pm.
A spokesman for South Wales Police said: “A person wanted by police was reported at Ladbrokes.
“The male put up a resistance and was subdued and arrested.”
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Who needs candles when you have 500-pound weights at your disposal?
Today marks a big day for John Cena who turned 41 years old. And instead of eating way too much at a restaurant or enjoying a huge party, the Total Bellas star made a trip to one of his favorite places—the gym, obviously.
In new videos posted onto social media, the professional wrestler proved age is only a number when he broke a sweat with workouts many of us could only dream of accomplishing.
"41 years old. 160kg. NEVER let age define effort," he wrote to his 11 million Twitter followers. "#EarnTheDay #NeverGiveUp #RAW."
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* In May 2017, bcl achieved contracted sales of approximately rmb4.21 billion Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: * Group recorded total contracted sales of approximately rmb3,051 million in may 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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March 30 Dell Technologies Inc:
* Dell technologies reports fiscal year 2017 fourth quarter and full year financial results
* Quarterly net revenue $20.07 billion versus $12.68 billion
* Quarterly earnings per share attributable to class V common stock from continuing operations $0.64
* Says during quarter, company generated an operating loss of $1.7 billion, with a non-GAAP operating income of $1.8 billion
* Board approved amendment to existing class V group repurchase program for up to an additional $300 million over six months
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The 2017 Madison-Bouckville Antique Show opened Monday. The week long show running Aug. 14-20, has over 2000 dealers at 14 fields.
Dealers specializing in antiques and collectables were selling from tents along Rt. 20. New York's largest antique show is back for its 46th year, with an expected 50,000 visitors to expected to attend.
It is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through Sunday at 6994 State Route 20.
Antique lovers have come to the hamlet since the 1970's when founder Jock Hengst invited dealer to set up shop in his pastures.
TN Suicide Prevention Network offer 24/7 crisis text line
NASHVILLE, Tenn.-There is a new way for Tennesseans struggling with thoughts of suicide to get help.
The Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network has partnered with the crisis text line to offer 24/7 help via text message.
Starting Tuesday, texting “TN to 741-741” will connect you with a crisis counselor.
In Tennessee, an estimated 950 men, women and children die by suicide each year. The state health department show there were 945 suicide deaths in the state in 2014.
BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. (AP) – A federal wildlife refuge in Florida is setting traps for pythons to protect against the voracious invasive snake.
Burmese pythons have infested Everglades National Park. In a Palm Beach Post report, officials said no pythons have been spotted farther north in the Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge. But the refuge’s managers aren’t taking any chances.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife biologist Rebekah Gibble said the refuge is “working feverishly to develop other methods of control” to prevent pythons from moving in.
Five-foot-long (1.5-meter-long) traps patented by the U.S. Department of Agriculture are being placed at the refuge’s southern perimeter. Employees bait and check the traps daily, while trail cameras monitor wildlife movement and interest.
Gibble says refuge managers hope the traps will be “a way for cost-effective python control.”
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HONOLULU (Reuters) – Molten rock from several lava-spewing fissures opened by Kilauea Volcano crept toward clusters of homes and vacation rentals on the eastern tip of Hawaii’s Big Island on Wednesday, as authorities ushered residents from the area as a precaution.
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Building Collapse: Lagos files fresh charges against Lekki Gardens boss, others
The defendants are to be arraigned for involuntary manslaughter and building without approval.
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Jesse Heffernan, the National Outreach and Empowerment Coordinator at Faces and Voices of Recovery, is a Certified Recovery Coach who's over 16 years sober.
I was lucky enough to speak to him about finding a toxic community based on similar "woundedness," wearing a wire to bust drug dealers, whether or not he's clean cut and if the word "addict" is good or bad, among many other things.
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A last-minute change to a deal between Miami-Dade County and Miami Beckham United clearing the way for the firm to buy county land for a Major League Soccer stadium in Miami has left City of Miami officials crying foul. Among conditions the county commission set June 6, one would require Beckham's group to hire county police and emergency responders for off-duty work inside the planned 25,000-seat Overtown stadium.
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Target buys tech company to help it offer same-day delivery
Target is buying a delivery logistics company to help it offer same-day delivery service to in-store shoppers. | AP file photo
NEW YORK — Target is buying a delivery logistics company to help it offer same-day delivery service to in-store shoppers.
Software made by San Francisco-based Grand Junction connects retailers with about 700 delivery companies around the country that pick up items from distribution centers and take them to customers.
Expanding delivery and making it faster have been key areas retailers have focused on to attract convenience-seeking shoppers.
Target has been working with Grand Junction to test same-day delivery at a New York store. Shoppers there can ask to have items delivered that day for a fee. Target plans to expand the service to other New York locations this year, then bring it to other major cities next year.
Minneapolis-based Target Corp. did not say how much it is paying for Grand Junction.
The Colorado Supreme Court has upheld Colorado's drunken driving statutes in three cases in which lower court judges had thrown out evidence in warrantless blood draws, including a case in which a suspect had five times the legal limit of alcohol in his bloodstream. "If this had been allowed to stand, it could have invalidated every breath or blood test that a driver in Colorado provides as part of a DUI investigation, which would obviously have huge ramifications," said Arapahoe County Deputy District Attorney Jennifer Gilbert, who handled all three appeals cases.
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Police report that the vehicle was in self-driving mode but there was an operator behind the wheel when it hit a woman walking outside of a crosswalk.
OROVILLE — A agricultural imaging firm AgVision released stunning before and after images of the Oroville Dam emergency spillway Tuesday. Take a look below.
The “before” image was taken from Google Earth, in the midst of California’s historic drought. The after was taken by AgVision on Feb. 13, the day after erosion was discovered at the Oroville Dam’s emergency spillway, prompting 188,000 evacuations. That evacuation order was lifted Tuesday.
In the meantime, crews are working to fill eroded sections with boulders and concrete while the Department of Water Resources continues to release water at 100,000 cubic feet per second in order to make room in the reservoir for more rain.
AgVision has an interactive version on their website, allowing users to slide back and forth between the two images. You can check that out here.
NEW YORK (WFLA) — Police in New York City are looking for two suspects caught on camera attacking a deli clerk with avocados and bananas, leaving the victim with a broken jaw.
Police released surveillance video of the incident in hopes of finding the two men.
The attack happened on Memorial Day after the 21-year-old deli clerk tried to kick the two suspects out of the store for causing a scene.
The suspects apparently got angry when a deli worker who didn’t speak English couldn’t understand them when they were ordering food.
Both men are seen on surveillance video picking up avocados, then bananas, and hurling them at the worker who tried to kick them out. They also smashed watermelons and threw other items before leaving the store.
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A section of the Luangwa -Feira road has been damaged by heavy rains.
RDA director -communications and corporate affairs Loyce Saili has confirmed to ZNBC news that the agency has dispatched a team of engineers to access the damage .
Mrs. Saili says the damaged has been occasioned at approximately 4 kilometers from the junction of Great East road.
The agency has advised road users travelling to and from Feira not to use the road as their safety cannot be guaranteed because the structural integrity of the road has been compromised.
Mrs. Saili says the agency has instructed the contractor China Geo to mobilise to site to help in remedy the situation.
The agency will be able to give a comprehensive statement on the extent of the damage to the road tomorrow and the possible intervention required to fix the damaged section.
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An 18-year-old Plainfield North high School student was arrested on Friday after allegedly making a bomb threat. Nathaniel Graves is accused of telling a school resource officer on February 2nd that he found a note in the bathroom that referenced a bomb threat at the school. The school resource officer was able to determine that Graves was the author of the note. Officials have stated that Plainfield North was never in any danger and school officials took proper safety precautions. Graves has been charged with making a threat to a school building and person, giving a false bomb and gas alarm and making a false report to a public safety agency.
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Story highlights Five people were fatally shot at Cascade Mall in Burlington
Arcan Cetin was accused of killing four women and a man
(CNN) The man accused of fatally shooting five people in a Washington state mall last year has been found dead in his jail cell, authorities said Monday.
Arcan Cetin, 20, was charged with killing five people last year.
Arcan Cetin, 20, was discovered hanging in the Snohomish County Jail about 9 p.m. Sunday, said Rosemary Kaholokula, chief criminal deputy prosecutor for Skagit County. No additional details were immediately available, she said.
Cetin was accused of killing four women and a man on September 23 at the Cascade Mall in Burlington, north of Seattle.
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The weekend rallies, with a handful of celebrities sprinkled among them, used the tax filing season to demand that Donald Trump release his returns.
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — The International Olympic Committee says it has mistakenly invited a banned Russian athlete to the Pyeongchang Games as a coach.
The IOC says it has canceled the invitation for Sergei Chudinov, who was banned from the Olympics for life in November when the IOC's disciplinary commission ruled he was part of a Russian doping scheme at the 2014 Sochi Games.
Chudinov was fifth in the men's skeleton in Sochi and later became a coach for the Russian national skeleton team.
The IOC says "he has since been declared ineligible for an invitation."
Chudinov had been the only invited skeleton coach listed in Russian Olympic Committee records.
Russian athletes must compete under a neutral flag in Pyeongchang as part of the IOC's sanctions for doping.
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A crash in the Kalihi area at 9 am Wednesday morning has left around 815 customers without power and multiple streets closed.
Waikamilo is closed Makai side from Dillingham to Kalani. Hart street is also closed mauka bound.
A truck carrying equipment reportedly hit overhead power lines, damaging the attached electric poles.
Police say they are still on scene and Hawaiian Electric is on the way.
The effected areas are Kalihi, Palama, Iwilei, and Liliha.
The story will be updated.
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The University of Iowa is proposing a seven percent increase in tuition annually for five years.
The Iowa City Press-Citizen reports university President Bruce Harreld told a Board of Regents Tuition Task Force on Monday that the school was recommending the annual seven percent increases.
If approved, the increases would raise tuition from $7,486 for the upcoming year to $10,537 by the fall 2022 semester.
Harreld also proposed raising nonresident undergraduate tuition by just over two percent annually for the next five years.
Iowa State University and the University of Northern Iowa also have proposed tuition increase to meet rising costs at a time of falling state support.
KENNEBUNKPORT, Maine — A spokesman says former President George H.W. Bush is in “good spirits” at a Maine hospital but will need several more days of treatment.
The 93-year-old was taken to a hospital on Sunday when he experienced low blood pressure and fatigue hours after attending a pancake breakfast at the American Legion post in Kennebunkport.
His spokesman said in a tweet Wednesday that Bush is talkative and in good spirits but that the treatments to address his blood pressure “are expected to take several more days.”
The nation’s 41st president arrived in Maine on May 20 after being treated for a blood infection. He’s without his wife of 73 years, Barbara Bush, who died in April in Houston.
Uhuru Kenyatta, who won re-election as president last week, urges Raila Odinga to take his claims of vote fraud to the country’s courts.
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NEW HAVEN — A Connecticut rabbi accused of raping and molesting a teenage boy has appeared before a judge for the first time since being arrested last month.
Rabbi Daniel Greer, of New Haven, did not say anything Monday during the brief hearing in New Haven Superior Court. His next hearing is Aug. 29.
The 77-year-old Greer is accused of sexually assaulting a teenage boy who attended the Yeshiva of New Haven school from 2001 to 2005. Greer was a founder and principal of the school, which was established in 1977.
A federal jury in May awarded $15 million in damages to the now-former student in a civil lawsuit against Greer and the school.
Greer remains free on $100,000 bail. His lawyer says they will respond to the charges in court.
MUSKOGEE, Okla. – The estate of a teen who died by suicide while detained is suing a county youth services agency and its employees who operated the juvenile detention center.
The Muskogee Phoenix reports that Billy Woods’ estate filed the lawsuit against the Muskogee County Council of Youth Services and four of its employees. Co-defendants include the county Board of Commissioners, the Office of Juvenile Affairs and its executive director.
The 16-year-old was found dead in his cell at the Muskogee County Regional Juvenile Detention Center in December 2016 while detained for a curfew violation.
The lawsuit alleges that Woods was known to be a “suicide risk” and that the council and its employees did little to reduce the risk.
Youth Services Board Chairwoman Evelyn Hibbs has declined to comment on the lawsuit.
The Bank of Canada has kept its key interest rate target on hold, but hinted that rate hikes could be coming.
The central bank held its target for the overnight rate at 1.25 per cent.
It says while housing resale activity has remained soft, Canada’s exports of goods have been more robust than forecast and solid labour income growth supports the expectation that activity will pick up.
The rate is a a key financial benchmark that influences the prime lending rates at the country’s big banks.
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. envoy for Iraq is urging political leaders in this "crucial" post-election period to swiftly form an inclusive new government that works across sectarian and ethnic divides.
Jan Kubis told the Security Council on Wednesday that it's essential the new government "works as one" to pursue political, economic and social reforms.
He urged Iraq's "political elites to draw the necessary conclusions" from this month's electoral turnout, the lowest since Saddam Hussein was toppled in 2003. He cited "the need for improved representation, justice for all, democratic accountability, and good governance void of corruption, sectarian quota system, nepotism and patronage."
U.S. Ambassador Nikki Haley also called this "a key moment in Iraqi history," saying the next government will make important decisions "that will set Iraq's course for decades to come."
Royal Enfield has announced that it will preemptively extend GST benefits to customers on purchases from June 17.
The bullet manufacturer said they welcomed the Goods and Services Tax (GST) reform by the Government of India.
"We believe that GST will transform the way business is done in India thus benefitting the economy and our customers. Royal Enfield is preemptively extending the GST benefits to its customers and is ready to implement the on-road price revision on purchases beginning 17th June 2017 on products where applicable.We are committed to delivering customer satisfaction and giving authentic, pure motorcycling experience to our community and customers," the company said in a statement
NEW YORK (AP) — Law enforcement official tells AP that man had explosive device strapped on when it exploded in New York City subway .
April 20 Singapore Medical Group Ltd :
* Singapore Medical Group acquires earnings accretive paediatric clinics for s$25.3 million
* Total consideration funded via issuance of new shares at s$0.54/share and payment of s$13.9 million in three tranches
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CALGARY — Husky Energy (TSX:HSE) is buying a refinery in Wisconsin for US$435 million in cash.
The refinery at Superior, Wisc., will increase the Calgary-based energy company's processing capacity by 50,000 barrels per day.
The purchase, which is subject to regulatory approval, will bring Husky's total downstream capacity to 395,000 barrels per day and add to its asphalt production.
Husky plans to retain the approximately 180 workers at the refinery.
The seller is Calumet Specialty Products Partners LP of Indianapolis, which operates 13 manufacturing facilities in several states.
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts says he's confident the state can reduce income and property taxes and balance the budget despite an $895 million projected revenue shortfall.
Ricketts is offering few specifics before his annual address to lawmakers, but in an interview with The Associated Press, he says the plan will focus on slowing state spending growth. He also hints that he might call on lawmakers to tap the state's rainy-day fund.
Lawmakers begin their 2017 session on Wednesday. Legislative leaders say the budget will make it nearly impossible to pass any major spending bills.
Ricketts says he's willing to discuss changes to his proposals as long as they don't raise taxes. He says he won't call for cuts to the Department of Correctional Services, an agency plagued by staffing shortages.
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Dramatic cell phone video captured the moment a father dropped his baby off a second-story balcony into the arms of a Minnesota firefighter during a fire.The 3-month-old baby's father said the family was sleeping in their apartment in North St. Paul Sunday afternoon when the infant's crying woke him up.He said there was too much smoke in the hallway, so he turned to the balcony."He came out, baby in arms," North St. Paul Assistant Fire Chief Dustin Kalis said. "I got underneath and said, 'Let her go, we're ready.' He dropped her. I caught her and passed her off to another fire fighter to check her out."Both dad and baby were checked out and are OK.----------
Gilbert Kalonde, assistant professor of technology education at MSU, filed the suit this past week in Gallatin County District Court. After a stellar performance in Game 1 from goalie Pekka Rinne, the Predators came back Saturday night to prove Game 1 was no fluke.
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WARSAW, Poland — A Polish police spokesman says that at least 10 people have been injured when a tram collided with a bus in downtown Warsaw.
Piotr Swistak of Warsaw police said the crash occurred shortly before 6 p.m. Wednesday, causing major traffic jams during the evening rush hour.
At least 10 have been hurt but the figure may change, Swistak said.
The panel weighs in on the GOP/Nunes memo released and top democrats now warning President Trump not to use it as a tool to fire Mueller.
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A valet at Sydney’s Hyatt Regency hotel had a bad day at work on Thursday after he accidentally parked a Porsche Carrera underneath another vehicle.
While attempting to park the Porsche, the car reportedly accelerated and ended up under an orange sports utility vehicle (SUV).
Police were called to the hotel to cut out the driver, who was unharmed, as onlookers were treated to the comical sight of the black soft-top Porsche squashed under the larger vehicle.
“When I first saw this, I thought that it was being shot for a TV show or a movie, but apparently it’s real,” said bystander Jonathan Bayle.
Police rescue lifted the SUV to remove the Porsche with its bonnet crumpled, out from under it.
The investigation into how the accident occurred is ongoing.
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Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has signed and intends to register a bill on exit capital tax in the Verkhovna Rada in the near future.
"This should not be the business of the president. This should be the business of our united team. Then we will win just as we won during the voting on the currency bill. Do you agree that this will be our joint fight for Ukraine's economic freedom? Then let's start fighting," he said at a meeting with business representatives in Kyiv on Wednesday.
Poroshenko also said that the rapporteur on the bill in the Verkhovna Rada would be his representative in parliament, Bloc of Petro Poroshenko MP Iryna Lutsenko.
Judge rejects Massachusetts man's run for Kansas office
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — A federal judge has rejected a request from a Massachusetts man seeking to put his name on the Republican primary ballot for Kansas attorney general.
U.S. District Judge Eric Melgren ruled from the bench Tuesday that political activist Vermin Supreme is not entitled to federal court intervention. A state board had previously ruled Supreme ineligible to run.
The Rockport, Massachusetts, man contends in a lawsuit that he should be allowed to run because Kansas has no residency requirement.
But Melgren said federal courts have interfered in state elections only in extreme circumstances, noting this case hinges on interpretation of state statutes. A Kansas judge recently ruled residency was a requirement to run for governor.
Melgren also cited the potential disruption to the August primary in Kansas.
BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — A Canadian man has admitted to smuggling handguns from the United States into Canada, including some that were left in a library that straddles the border of Vermont and Canada.
Authorities say 40-year-old Alexis Vlachos, of Montreal, pleaded guilty Monday in federal court in Burlington. He could be sentenced to 20 years in prison.
Court documents say that between 2010 and 2011, Vlachos worked with others to get about 100 handguns purchased from dealers in Florida into Canada, which restricts handgun ownership.
Some of the guns were left at the Haskell Library by an accomplice. Vlachos then retrieved them and took then into Canada. Other guns were carried across a remote stretch of border.
Vlachos' lawyer Paul Volk says the facts will be further developed prior to sentencing in May.
Eric Church, Maren Morris and the Brothers Osborne took the stage during the event and united for a somber take on Eric Clapton's 1992 hit, "Tears in Heaven."
"On October first, all of country music was reminded, in the most tragic way, the connection we share with our fans, and the healing that music will always provide," Church said before the performance. Read more - here.
A vigil will be held on Saturday for a Wellford woman who has been missing since January.
The Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office said Robbie Arlene Turner, 52, was last seen walking in areas along Highway 292 and Ridge Road on January 16.
The five-foot-tall, 140-pound woman was last seen wearing dark pants, dark coat, and carrying a pink walking cane.
Deputies said Turner’s neighbors will hold a vigil from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Saturday at 137 Ridge Road in hopes of generating some new information in the case.
Anyone with information is asked to call Investigator M Gaddy at (864) 503-4680 or email mgaddy@spartanburgcounty.org.
In June, Turner’s family offered a $1,000 reward for information leading them to the missing woman.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) - Shonda Rhimes, the creator of popular television series such as "Scandal" and "Grey's Anatomy," has signed a deal to make new shows for Netflix.
The streaming service announced late Sunday that Rhimes' Shondaland production company is moving to Netflix. Netflix wrote in a news release that Rhimes' shows "Grey's Anatomy," ''Scandal" and "How to Get Away With Murder" would continue to air on ABC.
Rhimes wrote in a statement that she was grateful to the network for giving her career a start, but she was looking forward to expanding her audience and "creative identity" with Netflix.
She wrote that she and Netflix Chief Content Officer Ted Sarandos had developed a plan for the next phase of Rhimes' career. She said Netflix offered her and her team "limitless possibilities."
German police say they have arrested a Russian man who has been sought by South Korea for more than 13 years as a suspected accessory to murder.
Federal police said Monday that the 53-year-old, whom they didn’t identify, was arrested at Munich airport as he was in transit between Moscow and Prague. He is now in custody awaiting extradition.
Police say the man, who was arrested on Saturday, was sought by South Korean authorities as an accomplice to the killing of a man in 2003. He is accused of driving the getaway car, and could face up to 25 years in prison if convicted.
A person was injured after being struck by a fleeing driver who was later arrested after crashing into a liquor store entrance in Milford.
The incident took place at around 6 p.m. on Saturday evening.
Milford resident 58-year-old Kenneth Longfield was arrested after police said he struck a person with his car outside of the Dollar General, then fled, lost control of his car, and crashed into the entrance of The Crushed Grape on Melba Ave.
Police said the person who was struck suffered non-life threatening injuries to his or her leg, and was taken to Yale New Haven Hospital for treatment.
Longfield was charged with DWI, Assault with a Motor Vehicle in the Second Degree, Evading Responsibility, and Reckless Endangerment.
Police said he was not injured.
It is unknown when Longfield will be in court.
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After a big build up saying we will be getting heavy snow - it finally arrived in Coventry and Warwickshire.
The region is covered in the white stuff, with roads covered in a blanket of snow.
Driving conditions are very dangerous, and even motorways trecherous.
More than 100 schools across Coventry and Warwickshire have now confirmed closures for today.
Another blanket of snow fell overnight, making the roads in even worse a condition than before.
We'll have every update here as the area deals with its first real snowfall in years.
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Benedict Cumberbatch is turning Ian McEwan’s “The Child in Time” into a TV movie for BBC One and Masterpiece.
The project comes from the “Sherlock” and “Dr. Strange” star’s SunnyMarch TV shingle, and is a co-production between Masterpiece for BBC One and Pinewood Studios and SunnyMarch TV. Cumberbatch will executive produce and star in the 90-minute film, with Stephen Butchard adapting McEwan’s novel and Julian Farino directing. Studiocanal serves as distributor.
The film will explore the dark territory of a marriage devastated by the loss of a child: Cumberbatch will play children’s author Stephen Lewis, who must cope with the sudden loss of his daughter, Kate. Kate’s absence sets Stephen and his wife on diverging paths as both struggle with an all-consuming grief. With the passage of time, a balance of sorts returns, until hope surfaces and triumphs unexpectedly.
WINNIPEG — Manitoba’s chief medical examiner has called inquests into the deaths last year of two Winnipeg men who died in separate shooting incidents involving city police.
Adrian Lacquette, who was 23, died Sept. 13 from multiple gunshot wounds during an altercation with police, who were conducting a criminal investigation at the time.
Evan Grant Caron, who was 33, also died from multiple gunshot wounds 10 days later during a confrontation with officers who were answering a call about a disturbance at a home.
Both men were pronounced dead at the Health Sciences Centre.
As part of The Fatality Inquiries Act, an inquest must be held if the chief medical examiner has reasonable grounds to believe a person died as a result of the use of force by a peace officer acting in the course of duty.
Dates for the inquests have not been set.
Toronto: A 25-year-old man who drove a rental van into a crowded Toronto footpath was charged on Tuesday with 10 counts of murder and 13 of attempted murder as Canadian authorities searched for a motive in the deadliest mass murders in the country's modern history.
Alek Minassian showed little overt emotion as he made a brief appearance in a Toronto courtroom in a white jumpsuit and handcuffs. The judge ordered him to be detained without bond and scheduled the next hearing for May 10.
His father, Vahe Minassian, cried in court and was mobbed by camera crews as he left. He only said "sorry" when asked if he had a message for the people of Toronto.
Police, meanwhile, still appeared to be gathering evidence and combing the van's deadly path on Yonge Street. Nearby, mourners had put together a makeshift memorial to the victims.
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NEW MIDDLETOWN, Ohio (WYTV) – McDonald freshman Zach Rasile scored a game-high 29 points Tuesday to help the Blue Devils win, 78-68 at Springfield High School.
Rasile hit 7 three pointers and went 2-2 from the foul line. McDonald trailed the entire first half, and went into the break down, 35-31. But the Blue Devils used full court pressure to mount the comeback in the second half.
Dylan Portolese scored 17 points, while Braedon Poole added 13.
Springfield (14-5) was led by Jake Ford with 18 points. Frank Centofanti had 14 points and Shane Eynon added 12.
McDonald enters the week ranked number one in the latest Division IV AP Poll. With the win, the Blue Devils improve to 20-1 on the season.
Man wounded in Rogers Park drive-by shooting
A man was wounded in a drive-by shooting early Saturday in the Rogers Park neighborhood on the North Side.
The 28-year-old was standing in the vestibule of a building at 2:03 a.m. in the 1500 block of West Jonquil Terrace when someone in a black sedan fired shots, striking him in the left foot, according to Chicago Police.
He was taken to St. Francis Hospital in Evanston, where his condition stabilized, police said.
No one was in custody as Area North detectives investigated the shooting.
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The 36th annual 99.5 WYCD Hoedown, presented by RAM Trucks, will feature performances from Dierks Bentley, Brothers Osborne and a number of other great country artists.
The Hoedown will take place at DTE Energy Music Theatre in Clarkston on Friday, June 1. Doors open at 3:30 p.m.
Tickets ($35 lawn, and $74.75 and $94.75 in the pavilion) are on sale now. They can be purchased at 313Presents.com, LiveNation.com, the Fox Theatre and Little Caesars Arena XFINITY box offices and Ticketmaster.com.
Standard Chartered does not feel exposed to the threat of escalated protectionism between the U.S. and China, Bill Winters said.
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A number of top performers on the African continent including Tanzania’s Diamond Platnumz, Nigeria’s Flavor and Johnny hit maker Yemi Alade will entertain guests at this year’s edition of the Glo CAF Awards set to hold in Abuja on January 5 2017.
Also listed are South African chart busting electric soul singers Muffinz.
All these artistes will be joined by the duo of Nigeria’s top Disc Jockey, DJ Jimmy Jatt, who will delight the guests with good music and ace comedian Gordons who will treat guests to good comedy at the “Meet and Greet session” and also during the awards gala.
Globacom said an exciting and interesting night awaits guests at the 2016 Glo CAF Awards. The 2016 Glo –CAF Awards will be transmitted live between 8.15 pm and 12.am on Supersport Channel 4 (204), SS 9 (209) and on GOTV.
SANTIAGO, Chile – A Chilean judge has sentenced eight retired military officers to 18 years in prison for the kidnapping and murder of folk singer Victor Jara and a government official at the start of the country’s military dictatorship.
The office of the court system says a ninth veteran was sentenced to five years for coverup.
The Marxist folk singer was seized in the hours after Gen. Augusto Pinochet overthrew socialist President Salvador Allende on Sept. 11, 1973. He was taken the country’s main soccer stadium where he was tortured and killed.
Allende’s prisons chief Littre Quiroga also was killed.
The ruling announced Tuesday can be appealed.
More than 3,000 people were slain during the 1973-90 dictatorship of Gen. Augusto Pinochet, and most of those crimes remain unsolved.
Ghana have been dealt a huge blow of having to leave out Juventus midfielder Kwadwo Asamoah from their Africa Cup of Nations provisional list of 26.
The Juventus midfielder is coming from an injury that has kept him out of action for almost a year.
The explosive midfielder will however not be part of the Ghana's team as he looks to fight for his position at club.
Asamoah until his injury was a key member of the national team but his injury has dulled his sharpness and now his absence will be a massive blow to the national team.
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CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) — A celebration of education is scheduled at the Zucker Family School of Education.
The Wall of Fame celebration recognizes individuals, alumni, and community partners for their contributions to quality education in the Lowcountry.
The event will be held Wednesday, February 15, at the Francis Marion Hotel in Charleston from 6-9 p.m. News 2’s Octavia Mitchell is the Mistress of Ceremonies.
Registration for this event is by invitation and available by clicking here.
NEW YORK U.S. short-term interest rates futures briefly pared earlier losses on Wednesday after the release of the Federal Reserve's minutes from its March 14-15 policy meeting which showed most policymakers think the Fed should take measures to reduce its $4.5 trillion bond holdings.
Federal funds futures for June delivery FFM7 suggested traders saw a 66 percent chance the U.S. central bank would raise interest rates to 1.00-1.25 percent at its June 13-14 meeting, compared with 62 percent late on Tuesday, according to CME Group's FedWatch program.
(Reporting by Richard Leong; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
March 30 Opera Software Asa
* Maintains 2017 target of revenues $550 million-$650 million, up from $537 million in 2016
* Maintains 2017 target of adjusted ebitda $50 million-$70 million, corresponding to an ebitda margin of 9-11 percent
* Says medium-term ambition is for revenue to exceed $1 billion, adjusted ebitda margin of about 15 percent Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting By Terje Solsvik)
April 24 (Reuters) - Superior Energy Services Inc:
* SUPERIOR ENERGY SERVICES ANNOUNCES FIRST QUARTER 2018 RESULTS
* Q1 LOSS PER SHARE $0.39 FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
* Q1 REVENUE $482.3 MILLION VERSUS I/B/E/S VIEW $492.6 MILLION
* Q1 EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW $-0.34 — THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S
* Q1 ADJUSTED LOSS PER SHARE $0.34 FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
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For Coco and her 2 1/2-year-old toddler Chanel Nicole, breastfeeding continues to be a way for the mother and daughter to bond.
The model and former reality star took to social media on Tuesday to share a photo of herself with her only child resting on her chest. "I follow some mother impowering pages here on Instagram and I love the inspiring pics they post showing the tenderness and love between a mother and child with or without nursing moments.. I love that I can be a part of that," she captioned the image. "@babychanelnicole has made me a more sensitive person now that I'm older."
The image sparked chatter amongst her fans and followers, with one asking if she still nurses her daughter. "Yep...but it's more for comfort now," the star replied.
A 14-year-old Everton fan makes history by becoming football's first 'remote' matchday mascot - with the aid of a robot.
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IBF heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua is confident that former division king Wladimir Klitschko will not be able to find any weaknesses. As Parker prepares for his first mandatory defence of his WBO belt against Fury, Hearn is hoping that a victory will allow Joshua the chance to fight Parker and add to his IBF and WBC belts.
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While most kids their age would be out riding bicycles or shooting some hoops,, Xander Martinez, age 11 and Chase Thompson, age 9 have been training six days a week every week since January at the Sain Dae Muay Thai Academy in downtown Ely.
Xander began the sport five years ago, and Chase has been involved with this sport for just over a year now. Both boys have been training under Rey Aquino Guinn, whose title is listed as Ajam.
Several local supporters and sponsors have contributed to these boys efforts to compete in the U.S. Muay Thai Open West Championship that will take place on April 26-29 in Phoenix, Arizona.
If the boys win their division they will go on further to defend their titles.
Many thanks go out to all of the sponsors in the photo in addition to Susan Keough with Sportsworld, and many local residents who contributed to this very special event.
TORONTO (AP) — Adonis Stevenson of Canada will defend his WBC light heavyweight title against Badou Jack of Sweden in Toronto on May 19.
The bout at Air Canada Centre will be the ninth title defense for Stevenson, who is from Quebec. His promoter had hoped to have the fight in Montreal, although his manager wanted it in Toronto.
Stevenson (29-1) is a 40-year-old power puncher eyeing a 25th career knockout. He made a title defense in Toronto in 2015 against unheralded Tommy Karpency at Ricoh Coliseum.
Jack (22-1-2) is a former WBC super middleweight champion who moved up one weight class to become the WBA's light heavyweight champ with a win over Britain's Nathan Cleverly in August. He vacated that title rather than face mandatory challenger Dmitry Bivol.
McCourty logged a team-high 11 solo tackles against the Buccaneers on Thursday
McCourty now has 42 tackles (37 solo) on the season and is the Patriots' team leader in that category. His ability to play almost every snap as the starting free safety in New England amplifies his abilities as an IDP threat.
Seth Younglove, playing Bob Cratchit in "Scrooge's Christmas," warms his hands by the candlelight while Scrooge, played by Michael Devokaitis, sits by a roaring fire in his office. Stephanie Jadrnicek
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Whaplode Parish Council is to finalise details of the location for a speed indicator sign in the village wit county road safety officers. Whaplode Drove.
An exact location for the sign in Broadgate is to be decided after a two-year wait, according to the council whose members have finally had confirmation from Lincolnshire Road Safety Partnership for its use.
Meanwhile, police and highways officers have confirmed that no reports of concrete blocks being left on Back Bank, Whaplode Drove, to stop parking have been received by them.
The objects were recently thrown into a ditch nearby and parish councillors have pledged to continue monitoring the situation.
Foes Reconcile after Downtown Fight Video Goes Viral
by Ellis Eskew
Two Montgomery foes make amends after video of a brutal fight in downtown goes viral.
The fight broke out at one o’clock Saturday morning in downtown Montgomery.
The two sides were brought together Monday night at Rell’s Kitchen to reconcile.
They shook hands and apologized to the city and to each other.
They also prayed together.
Ja’Mel Brown organized the event.
He says, “we all know it was an embarrassment what happened Friday downtown. It was embarrassing. It went viral. But what ways can we find to make something positive out of it? So over the weekend, I was thinking and I said let’s do like they used to do back in the old days. Those who had a fist fight, they put them in one room and we mediate,” said Brown.
Increased police patrols in that area are expected now.
Police are at the scene at an incident in Beverley Road this afternoon.
A number of police cars can be spotted close to the junction with Vane Street, with an ambulance also at the scene.
One witness said a number of cars were being forced to do U-turns in the road to avoid the area.
It is not yet known what the incident is, but Humberside Police have been contacted for a comment.
We will bring you the latest from the scene in our rolling live blog. The blog will load below.
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A summer gathering of artists and collectors featuring the art of Julia Taylor and friends.
Please join the North Point Lighthouse and Museum for a special evening of art and conversation. Pastiche at Hotel Metro will serve hors d’oeuvres and a complimentary signature champagne cocktail. Cash bar | Silent Auction
Featured Artists:
Julia Taylor, Watercolors
Kristin Hinrichs, Photography
Katie Segel, Watercolors
May Klisch, Watercolors
Michael Dillon, Acrylic/Pencil
Kathryn Dunn, Jewelry
Tucker made a 47-yard field goal as well as all five of his extra-point tries in Sunday night's 39-38 loss to the Steelers.
Tucker has now tallied at least eight points in nine straight games, bringing his total to 112 on the campaign. That mark ranks fifth league-wide.
Schimpf went 1-for-2 with a home run, two runs scored and a pair of walks in Sunday's loss to Atlanta.
Sunday's stat line is a perfect representation of what the slugging infielder brings to the table: power and an ability to get on base. With three homers through 12 games, the 29-year-old is doing a great job of proving that last year's power surge was no fluke. Schimpf's .152 batting average will hold him back in standard fantasy formats, but with second base eligibility, his power makes him a formidable option in deeper formats.
AGL is pressing ahead with plans for a $200 million upgrade of it's coal fired bayswater power station.
The Rupee turned weak by two paise to 66.95 against US Dollar in early trade on Wednesday at the foreign exchange market after the American currency gained ground following a spurt in demand from importers.
Forex dealers said, the US Dollar's gains against some currencies overseas following upbeat remarks on the US economy by Federal Reserve Chief Janet Yellen and a lower opening in the domestic equity market put the Rupee on the back foot.
On Tuesday, the Rupee had recovered by 9 paise to end at 66.93 on fresh selling of Dollars by banks and exporters amid weakness in American currency in the overseas market.
The benchmark BSE Sensex fell by 69.39 points, or 0.24 per cent, to 28.269.92 in early trade on Wednesday.
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Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for southeastern Manitoba, telling residents there to expect 10-20 centimetres of heavy snow Monday evening into Tuesday.
A low-pressure system tracking into Minnesota is bringing the snow to the province. It will start snowing Monday morning, but the bulk of the snow won't occur until Monday night.
That's when strong northerly winds with gusts up to 60 kilometres an hour are also expected. Environment Canada says to expect to wake up to 10-15 centimetres of the white stuff by Tuesday morning.
The snow will taper off Tuesday afternoon as the system moves out of the area, leaving up to 25 centimetres of snow behind.
Drivers are warned to adapt to road conditions and Environment Canada is warning that visibility may be suddenly reduced during the storm. Blowing snow is also expected.
Steinbach, St. Adolphe, Emerson, Vita, Richer, the Whiteshell, Lac du Bonnet, Pinawa, Sprague and the Northwest Angle Provincial Forest are all under the snowfall warning.
ST. LOUIS (KMOV.com) – A man died Sunday after being the victim of a hit-and-run early Friday morning.
Thomas Meyer, 24, was struck by an unidentified vehicle in the 1300 block of North 13th Street around 2:40 a.m. Friday. After hitting the victim, the car drove the scene.
Meyer was taken to the hospital and listed in critical condition immediately after being struck. Police said he was pronounced dead Sunday.
Information about the vehicle that struck Meyer has not been released.
No other information has been released.
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Wajid Aminu scored 20 points, Noah Horchler and JT Escobar added 19 points each and North Florida held off Stetson 97-91 Saturday night.
Aminu was 5 of 6 from the line in the last 3:46 as Stetson threatened. He also converted a three-point play with 1:08 remaining that pushed the Ospreys lead to 89-83.
Escobar was also clutch at the free-throw line, making 6 of 6 in the last 1:44.
North Florida (11-15, 5-4 Atlantic Sun) shot 64 per cent from the field (33 of 52) and converted 22 of 29 free throws. The Ospreys won the battle of the boards 38-22.
D.J. Myles led four Hatters into double figures with 24 points on 11 of 16 shooting, Luke Doyle tossed in 20, B.J. Glasford 14 and Angel Rivera 11. Stetson (10-16, 2-7) shot 53 per cent (38 of 72) but went to the line only nine times, making seven. Glasford and Abayomi Iyiola fouled out.
Everyone has a plan, until they get hit in the mouth.
Investors should consider Mike Tyson’s observation about boxing after last week’s stock market drama. The kerfuffle certainly hasn’t delivered a knockout blow, but the volatility rattled many investors, especially as bond yields increased and stock prices declined.
The CBOE Volatility...
In this segment from Market Foolery, Chris Hill is joined by Taylor Muckerman and Jason Moser as they consider the dimming future of Fitbit (NYSE:FIT). While the market has punished the stock for a recent downward revision to its sales forecast, that does not mean it is time for investors to buy on the weakness.
Democrats have voiced opposition to Trump's tough on terror CIA director nominee; Lt. Col. Oliver North weighs in on 'Hannity.'
Poizon Records will reissue 1993’s Invincible Enemy from Canadian thrash metal band Disciples Of Power. The Ukrainian label, a division of Eclectic Productions, will reissue the album as a 6-line digipak format.
Disciples Of Power have released five full-length albums, the last one being 2002’s In Dust We Trust.
Tracklisting:
“Afterbirth”
“Invincible Enemy”
“Infected By Science”
“Born Unto Death”
“Injecticide”
“Lords Of Creation”
“Return From The Gates”
“Before The End”
“What now, little princess?” read the headline. It was February, 1960, and America’s Glamour magazine, a sister publication to Vogue, had published an article lamenting the 29-year-old Margaret Windsor’s luckless, husband-less circumstances. “No one has fought his way through the thicket of tradition to rescue her from the palace,” the piece continued. “Margaret is alone; sad and restless.”
Except, she wasn’t. Just days later, on February 26, Buckingham Palace announced that Margaret was engaged to be married to Antony Armstrong Jones, a dashing society photographer and the first commoner to marry a king’s daughter in 400-odd years. Britain’s doting millions were “electrified and delighted,” as Life magazine put it.
In fact, the couple had been courting secretly since spring of 1958 (which only added to the tale’s charm). The smouldering beginnings of that relationship, which all in their...
Christopher Borzor, Uniondale, Sr. — One of the top sprinters on Long Island. He won the 300 meters and the long jump at the North Shore High School Season Opener on Dec. 1 at the Armory in Manhattan.
Aidan Caggiano, Manhasset, Sr. — After a very impressive cross country season, Caggiano is the fastest returning finisher from the 3,200 at the state championships last season.
Mason Gatewood, St. Anthony’s, Sr. — A distance powerhouse, Newsday’s cross country runner of year is coming off a fall that saw him win the state Federation championship and earn a berth to the Foot Locker Cross Country National Championship.
Brandon James, Valley Stream North, Sr. — James is the third highest returning finisher in the long jump at the state championships last season.
Herron Maurisseau-O’Neal, St. Anthony’s, Sr. — He is the top sprinter in the CHSSA and just missed the 55 finals at the state championships last season.
Yerevan /Mediamax/. This year Armenia participated in Leipzig Book Fair for the first time. This annual event was held on March 15-18 in Leipzig, Germany.
Armenian MFA noted that the Armenian pavilion introduced works of Armenian classical and modern writers and artists, pieces on Armenia’s history by Armenian and foreign authors.
Armenia’s Ambassador to Germany Ashot Smbatyan met with Director of the book fair Oliver Zille, as well as heads of a number of large publications.
The sides expressed willingness to expand Armenia’s participation in the book fair and reached certain agreements in this direction.
Amassador Smbatyan attached special importance to the role of newly-established Goethe Center in Yerevan in promoting German language in Armenia, introducing readers to Armenian literature in German.
http://www.Mediamax.am/am/news/education/26237/
Leipzig Book Fair is the second largest event in Germany after Frankfurt Book Fair. It originated in the 17th century and receives more than 200 000 visitors.
KINGSTON, Ont. — Police say a man officers found covered in blood and windshield washer fluid told a gas station attendant to call 911 before he began a violent outburst.
It’s alleged the man went to the Kingston, Ont., gas station around 3 a.m. on Tuesday, began kicking the door and told the attendant to call 911.
Police say he then allegedly started throwing jugs of washer fluid, smashing them off the store and ground.
Police say the man, covered in blood, sweat and washer fluid, was smashing another container when officers arrived.
They say he immediately put his hands behind his back and co-operated with police.
A 25-year-old Kingston man is charged with mischief.
A drug company that makes a powerful fentanyl painkiller spray has engaged in conduct that is “nothing short of evil,” New Jersey’s attorney general said Thursday after the state became the latest to sue.The lawsuit alleges that Insys Therapeutics Inc. directed its sales force to have doctors prescribe the drug Subsys for any type of chronic pain even though it was only approved for cancer patients who couldn’t benefit from other opioids.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is reminding motorists to avoid impaired or distracted driving during the July 4th holiday.
The Democrat says those who plan to drink alcohol during Independence Day celebrations should take public transportation, a cab or designate a sober driver.
White cited Illinois Department of Transportation statistics from the last two Fourth of July holidays. Combined, 17 per cent of the traffic deaths during the holiday — six out of 35 — were alcohol-related.
And those driving sober should drive defensively. White says that the rate of alcohol impairment among motorists involved in fatal crashes is 3 1/2 times greater at night than during that day. That’s according to the National Highway Transportation Administration.
Texting while driving is illegal and White says such distractions can be deadly.
Power was restored to almost 2,500 Hydro One customers in parts of Sudbury as of 4:25 a.m. this morning, after a five-hour-long overnight outage. Supplied photo.
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Amazon apparently looked at the success of Black Mirror and thought, “Can we have one of those, please?” In Philip K. Dick’s Electric Dreams, the streaming service presents ten stand-alone stories based on the prolific sci-fi writers’ imagined worlds. The cast includes Steve Buscemi, Bryan Cranston, Greg Kinnear, Maura Tierney, Janelle Monae, Mireille Enos, Anna Paquin, Terrence Howard, Timothy Spall, Liam Cunningham, Richard Madden, Holiday Grainger, Mel Rodriguez, Vera Farmiga, Jack Reynor, Essie Davis, Benedict Wong, Geraldine Chaplin, and more. The anthology series premieres in 2018, but the date hasn’t been announced yet, because Amazon’s all spooky and cool.
New Delhi: Welcome to live score updates, commentary and online streaming of first day of second Test between South Africa and Sri Lanka.
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The Lankans won the toss and opted to field first having introduced two changes in the squad. Upul Tharanga comes in for Kusal Perera while Dushmantha Chameera makes way for Lahiru Kumara.
Meanwhile, South Africa have named an unchanged squad from first Test.
SQUADS:
South Africa
Stephen Cook
Dean Elgar
Hashim Amla
JP Duminy
Faf du Plessis(c)
Temba Bavuma
Quinton de Kock(wk)
Vernon Philander
Kyle Abbott
Keshav Maharaj
Kagiso Rabada
Sri Lanka
Kaushal Silva
Dimuth Karunaratne
Kusal Perera
Kusal Mendis
Angelo Mathews(c)
Dinesh Chandimal(wk)
Dhananjaya de Silva
Rangana Herath
Dushmantha Chameera
Suranga Lakmal
Nuwan Pradeep
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Audi is recalling about 1.2 million cars and SUVs worldwide because the electric coolant pumps can overeat and possibly cause a fire.
The recall covers the 2013 to 2016 A4, the 2013 to 2017 A5, the 2012 to 2015 A6, and the Q5 SUV from 2013 to 2017. All have 2-Liter turbocharged engines.
The Volkswagen luxury brand says in U.S. government documents that the pumps can become blocked with cooling system debris, or moisture in the pump can cause an electrical short. No reports of fires are listed.
Dealers will replace the pumps at no cost to owners. An Audi spokesman in the U.S. said Tuesday that redesigned parts won't be ready until November, but dealers will install a new version of the current pump until the redesigned ones are available.
Audi recalled the same vehicles last year and dealers did a software update. But the company says in documents posted Tuesday by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that pump problems continued.
Audi will send out recall letters on or before June 11.
Planning permission has been granted for nine new industrial units in Dundee.
The plans for the units on land at Gourdie Industrial Estate were lodged by Chohan Management Ltd.
Dundee City Council approved the application subject to a number of conditions, including the creation of a footway in Nobel Road and the provision of electric car charging points.
The application, which was submitted by Peter Inglis Architects on behalf of Chohan, said: “The site is located on Nobel Road in the Gourdie Industrial Estate, close to excellent road transport links both serving the city and beyond.
“The site is owned by the applicant who operates a distribution business from the premises and this would continue.
“We are advised by property experts that there is an under-provision in Dundee for the light industrial manufacturing and workshop sector.”
There’s the sound of cicadas, humming and dancing and singing to warmth. Throaty chirps abuzz in harmony, orchestra of din: the symphony of summer. Below the snaking branches and muttering cicadas is a small person! eyes wide and filled with wonder.
Eyes wide and filled with wonder, and maybe nostalgia, too, for muggy days and buzzing nights. Because cicadas are warm June days, broken shells left behind on beige garage doors, sweat sticking to the backs of our legs, taco shops circled once, twice, seven times around the city.
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NEW YORK (AP) - Former "Sex and the City" star Cynthia Nixon says on Twitter that she is running for governor in New York.
NO complaints of electoral fraud were made in the Portsmouth area during the general election.
The News got in contact with the city council and nearby borough councils following social media posts around the country that students could have voted twice.
Former Ukip leader Nigel Farage claimed that students had voted twice – specifically for Labour – once where they live and secondly where they attend university.
Fareham Borough Council, Havant Borough Council and Gosport Borough Council all confirmed that they had not received any complaints of electoral fraud during last Thursday’s election.
Portsmouth City Council declined to respond to The News’ request.
Mr Farage told Fox News: ‘Young people were very attracted by Corbyn.
‘And, can I say, many of them were attracted by it, they actually voted twice. They voted once where they live and secondly where they are students.’
Seven Wayland Union High School students are on their way to a state-level competition after being named to the High School Regional Honors Choir.
They will be participating in the Regional Honors Choir Concert and auditioning for the state honors choir on Dec. 2 at Western Michigan University, Dalton Center, Van De Giessen Road #3001 in Kalamazoo.
The concert is at 3:30 p.m. and the public is welcome to attend. Students will be learning several new pieces of music and spending many hours after school and on their own time to prepare.
An 8-year-old girl died in a Patra hospital in the early hours of Tuesday morning nearly a month after becoming infected with the H1N1 flu virus.
The child, identified only as Maria, was originally being treated at the city's Karamandaneio children's hospital but was transferred to the intensive care unit of Patra General Hospital when her condition deteriorated.
The girl's relatives are considering legal action, according to reports, as they believe the transfer to the ICU should have taken place earlier.
After allegations were levelled on a company owned by former Punjab cabinet minister Rana Gurjit Singh for releasing effluents into rivers and drains thereby causing pollution, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Wednesday said he would not let pollution damage people's health.
Singh said, "We will not let pollution damage the health of the people of Punjab. We have pollution control measures in place; we have 64 pollution control units in Punjab. No water from any industry without being treated will be permitted to flow into rivers"
Opposition leader Sukhpal Singh Khaira alleged that effluents being released by sugar mill, Rana Sugars Ltd, are polluting the rivers and contaminating the groundwater to such an extent that it cannot be used for drinking or even irrigation human purposes. He even collected effluent samples which angered the chief minister, who called the act shameless and irresponsible for a leader of the Opposition and termed the act as trespassing. (ANI)
A La Belle, Missouri, man was injured in a motorcycle crash Thursday night in Knox County, according to the crash report.
Missouri State High Patrol reported the crash happened about two miles south of Newark on Route E at 8 p.m.
The report stated Dillon Hoffman, 25, was driving a Yamaha R6 when he went off the roadway and was ejected.
MSHP stated Hoffman was taken to Quincy's Blessing Hospital by ambulance with moderate injuries.
The report did not indicate any citations were issued.
Selena Gomez's style is always on point, and her latest outfit is no exception. Heading out to dinner on Friday night in Los Angeles with friends, Gomez opted for a gorgeous satin gown, with a dramatic thigh-high slit.
She paired the dress with a peach and pink Pieced Shearling Bomber by Coach:
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The singer wore a simple pair of pointy pumps with the gown, and accessorized the outfit with a waist-length necklace.
Gomez is rumored to be dating ex-boyfriend Justin Bieber again, and she recently completed a program for depression and anxiety, according to People.
A source told the publication, "She felt like she needed to get away and focus on herself with no distractions. She came back feeling very empowered."
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The Ravalli County Planning Department is inviting public comment on a floodplain permit application for work proposed within the floodplain of the Bitterroot River at 2780 East Gorus Loop, Darby, MT. The project will demolish 4 existing structures located within the floodway, and construct a new home within the flood fringe of the Bitterroot River. The project is located approximately 250 feet west of the Bitterroot River, approximately 1 mile south of Lake Como Road and US Hwy 93, in Section 26, Township 4 North, Range 21 West, Ravalli County. The applicant is John Shoemaker. Information regarding this application is available at the Ravalli County Planning Department at 215 S 4th St, Suite F in Hamilton. Written comments may be mailed, hand-delivered or emailed (planning@rc.mt.gov) and must be received by Thursday July 19, 2018 at 5:00 pm. (Reference Application #FA-18-09)
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Horford (knee) said he's playing in Monday's game against the Bulls, Abby Chin of NBC Sports reports.
Horford came into Monday with a questionable designation because of a right knee bruise, but after testing it out during pregame warmups, he feels good enough to give it a go. Unless otherwise reported, Horford should take on his typical workload, though coach Brad Stevens could keep a close eye on his minutes if the game gets out of hand early considering the Bulls' sit in the cellar of the Eastern Conference standings.
Hypocrisy on unity in Malawi
The reason for this state of affairs is that the leaders talk about unity yet their actions are often far from uniting the people of Malawi. Divide-and-rule …
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Orlando Police officer Gerry Realin was part of the small hazmat team that was responsible for removing the bodies from Pulse nightclub. He now struggles with PTSD and blood pressure so high he was recently admitted to the hospital.
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Point2 Homes has compiled a top 10 list of the most expensive houses for sale in the Saskatchewan real estate market. Ranging in price from $1,890,000 to $3,299,900, six of the most expensive homes are in Saskatoon, two are in Regina and one each in Pilot Butte and Buena Vista.
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DETROIT - Detroit police are searching for a 15-year-old girl who vanished Sunday after an argument with her family on Detroit's west side.
Alexis Washington was last seen around 11 a.m. Sunday in the 7000 block of Brace Street. Police said she got into a verbal argument with her family and left the home without permission.
Alexis is in good physical and mental condition, officials said.
Anyone with information about her whereabouts is asked to call the Detroit Police Department at 313-596-5640 or 313-596-5600.
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LSU gymnastics wins Mardi Gras meet over Kentucky, 197.225-196.7
BATON ROUGE - The second-ranked LSU Tiger gymnastics team stayed perfect at home by beating sixth-ranked Kentucky 197.225-196.7 in a thrilling meet on Friday night at the Maravich Center.
Myia Hambrick won the All-Around title with a 39.700 and also brought home the beam and floor titles for the night.
Early in the meet things looked dire for the Tigers on bars as they had two low scores after a fall and an over-rotation. However final routines from Lexie Priessman and Sarah Finnegan set the Tigers back on course and they would follow up bars with a season high score on beam in their next event.
LSU will now head to Missouri for a meet in Columbia on February 9.
March 19 (Reuters) - INDATA SA:
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CNN: “To a press corps frustrated with Spicer’s aggressive attacks on reporters and tenuous relationship with the facts, the press secretary’s imminent demise is a compelling narrative. But the most senior members of Trump’s staff say the rumors are wrong.”
“So where is the narrative coming from? Spicer declined to comment on the record for this article, but Bannon and Priebus dismissed the leaks about his fate as scuttlebutt from lower level staff… Many people sympathetic to Spicer in and out of the White House believe otherwise. Five of these sources think the person behind the leaks is Kellyanne Conway, Trump’s ever-visible White House counselor. Though they offer no hard evidence, they say Conway is trying to offload blame for administration setbacks on Spicer to prove she is the more effective public advocate and earn a lasting place in the President’s inner circle.”
× UC Berkeley coach says Southwest Airlines asked for Facebook evidence to prove biracial son was hers
Lindsay Gottlieb, the University of California’s women’s basketball coach, says she’s “appalled” with Southwest after one of the airline’s employees allegedly asked her to prove she was the mother of her biracial son before getting on a flight, according to FOX News.
“I’m appalled that after approx 50 times flying with my 1-year-old son[,] ticket counter personnel told me that I had to ‘prove’ that he was my son despite having his passport,” Gottlieb, who is white, wrote on Twitter, according to KPIX. “She said we have a different last name. My guess is because he has a different skin color.”
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April 12 3-D Matrix Ltd
* Says subsidiary 3-D Matrix Europe SAS and PENTAX Europe GmbH have entered into a partnership agreement for the sales and marketing of our absorbable local hemostat “PuraStat®” on April 12
* Says subsidiary will grant an exclusive sales and marketing license mainly for the GI endoscopy indication to PENTAX Europe GmbH in France, the Netherlands, and Portugal
* Says subsidiary will supply PuraStat®, and PENTAX Europe GmbH will market the product through its sales network in these countries
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MUMBAI, April 20 Goldman Sachs will sell shares worth up to $123 million in India's Max Financial Services Ltd on Friday, according to a deal term sheet seen by Reuters.
Goldman will sell up to 3.74 percent stake in Max Financial in a block trade, the term sheet revealed.
The share sale's floor price has been set at 607 rupees apiece. Max Financial shares closed at 650.95 rupees on Thursday on the National Stock Exchange. (Reporting by Savio Shetty and S. Anuradha of IFR; Editing by Sherry Jacob-Phillips)
Image copyright Scottish SPCA Image caption The puppies were found abandoned in a shed
Five border collies have been found abandoned in a shed in south west Scotland.
They had been left overnight in the outbuilding on Main Street in Sandhead near Stranraer.
The Scottish SPCA was called out and took them to its rescue centre in Ayr where they were said to be in "good bodily condition".
Insp Paul Tuchewicz said it was an "incredibly cruel act" to leave the puppies "alone and frightened".
Image copyright Scottish SPCA Image caption The puppies were said to be in "good bodily condition"
"They're all beautiful puppies and we're sure there will be no shortage of people wanting to offer them a new home," he said.
"If anyone can help us trace the person who owned them, we would urge them to come forward."
Abandoning an animal is an offence under the Animal Health and Welfare (Scotland) Act 2006.
Anyone found guilty of doing so can be banned from keeping animals for a fixed period or life.
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An 18-year-old man was shot in the head after grabbing a constable’s baton at a courthouse in Canada — a violent confrontation that unfolded in front of the teen’s mother, authorities said.
The man, identified by several local news outlets as Steven Bertrand, was shot during the spat at the Maniwaki Courthouse in Quebec at about 1 p.m. Wednesday, after he tried to step outside to have a cigarette. A 2-minute video of the harrowing ordeal— which had been watched more than 2 million times on Facebook as of Friday — shows witnesses inside the courthouse criticizing the court officers as they struggle with Bertrand.
“Stop f–king choking him, bro,” one witness said. “That’s abuse of force, that’s abuse of force, buddy. Steven, knock him the f–k out, that’s abuse of force.”
Click here to watch this 1947 video produced by the United States War Department.
History is a wonderful teacher. This Atlantic Magazine article, “Why an Anti-Fascist Short Film Is Going Viral,” and it revisits another time with the same message that many are buying into today.
Don’t be a sucker today. Don’t be one of the ones who do not understand history.
World Cup hosts Russia continued their miserable run when they slipped to a 1-0 defeat in Austria on Wednesday and Japan suffered a blow when they lost 2-0 at home Ghana in coach Akira Nishino's first game in charge.
Defeat for the Russians came after a poor seven-month period in which they failed to win in six consecutive games, conceding 10 goals in their last four matches.
Falling short: Russia suffered another home loss, this time to Austria. Photo: AP
Alessandro Schopf scored the only goal midway through the first half after good work by Marko Arnautovic and Stanislav Cherchesov's Russian team looked short of quality throughout.
Sergei Ignashevich returned to the starting side after a two-year absence but did little to improve their defensive woes.
Ignashevich became the oldest player to appear for Russia at 38 years and 320 days, surpassing ex-Soviet Union keeper Lev Yashin, who played his last international at 37 years and 267 days.
Melissa Scholl is accused of trying to kill herself and her two children by hooking up a hose to her car's exhaust pipe. Scholl did not show much emotion in court, even as her 9-year-old son testified that he knew his mom wanted to kill herself.
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We're tracking some rain to our west expected to become widespread tonight. A strong cold front will move across the state by tomorrow.
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Broxton is 6-for-33 (.182) with a home run and 5:16 BB:K through 13 exhibition games in March.
Broxton came out of the gate hot this spring with three hits over his first seven at-bats, but he has recorded a total of only six hits since. He remains in contention to break camp with Brewers, but given his struggles at the plate of late, the team could certainly decide to take advantage of his remaining option and assign him to Triple-A to begin the year.
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The Michigan State Police said it is closing a stretch of Interstate 94 to search for evidence tied to last week's shootings along the freeway.
Officials said the agency is closing westbound I-94 between Conner and Gratiot at 11 a.m. to sweep for evidence.
Motorists should expect traffic delays.
After the sweep is done there, troopers will close westbound I-96 between Livernois and the Davison.
Officials said investigators are looking for evidence from the Dec. 7th shootings and want to conduct the sweeps before snow plow trucks are on the road.
They also said there have been no additional shootings on Detroit's freeways since the Dec. 7th.
Anyone with information about the shootings should call the Michigan State Police at (313) 237-2450.
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In collaboration with UWM Peck School of the Arts, The Battery Factory will present four new, commissioned pieces of physical/experimental theatre for Tessellate 2017. Milwaukee artists Maria Gillespie, Joelle Worm, Nabra Nelson, and Rebecca Holderness were selected to develop and premiere their works at this year's festival on Friday, June 23 & Saturday, June 24, 7PM at Kenilworth Square East's FIVE-0-EIGHT Theatre.
The festival concludes on Sunday, June 25 at 3PM with the performance 20under20 devised by 20 artists under 20 years of age. Exploring this year's theme of "Outsider," 20under20 brings young adult voices into Tessellate. Creative Directors Helene Fischman and Carmen Quinlivan will guide students to bind together the elements of writing, drawing, storytelling, movement and sound into a performance of new work created over the course of four days leading up to the festival. Admission is FREE, but seat reservations recommended: http://www.thebatteryfactory.org/
Brigadier Rashid Bu Rasheed, director of Criminal Investigation Department (CID) at the General Department of Police Operations in Abu Dhabi Police said the suspect was arrested while he was trying to sell around half a kilo of marijuana.
The Supreme Court today took note of the rampant misuse of the stringent Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act against government servants and held that there shall be no immediate arrest on any complaint filed under the law.
Before arresting a public servant under the SC/ST Act, a preliminary probe by an officer not below the rank of deputy superintendent is a must, the court said.
A bench of Justices Adarsh Goel and U U Lalit said there shall be no absolute bar for granting anticipatory bail to public servants booked under the stringent provisions of the law.
The bench, which passed a slew of directions, said a public servant can be arrested in cases lodged under SC/ST Act only after prior approval by the competent authority.
North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un has been briefed on a plan to fire missiles towards the US territory of Guam, home to US air and naval bases, Pyongyang's state media said early on Tuesday morning.
Mr Kim "examined the plan for a long time" and "discussed it" with commanding officers on Monday during his inspection of the command of the Strategic Force in charge of the North's missile units, according to the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).
The state-run news agency said Mr Kim would watch the actions of the United States for a while longer before making a decision.
"The United States, which was the first to bring numerous strategic nuclear equipment near us, should first make the right decision and show through actions if they wish to ease tensions on the Korean peninsula and prevent a dangerous military clash," Mr Kim was cited as saying.
“If they don’t raise fares and treat drivers better we have many other platforms we can go to. I have a family to support,” he said.
CENTRAL FALLS, R.I. — Two corrections officers have been placed on paid leave as authorities investigate an inmate's escape from a Rhode Island detention centre .
Former Army reservist James Morales was reported missing Saturday night and remains at large.
Wyatt Correctional Center warden Daniel Martin tells WBZ-TV (http://cbsloc.al/2ivyGIG ) that two officers were placed on leave. He says Morales escaped around 7 p.m. but wasn't discovered missing until three hours later.
The prison in Central Falls remains locked down as officials review procedures.
The 35-year-old Morales is charged with stealing 16 guns from a U.S. Army Reserve Center and faces child rape charges.
The trade of Brandon Phillips to the Atlanta Braves has opened a starting position for Jose Peraza with the Cincinnati Reds. What can be expected out of him? After the Sunday trade of Brandon Phillips , old Call to the Pen friend Eric Roseberry reported Monday that the Cincinnati Reds brass had given strong indication that the second base job would now belong to Jose Peraza.
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A flat in Sheffield has been closed down for three months after series of complaints about loud music played through the night, shouting, arguing, violence and threatening behaviour.
Sheffield Council and South Yorkshire Police were granted a three month Closure Order for the property in Warburton Close, Arbourthorne, after a hearing at Sheffield Magistrates' Court on Friday.
Anyone who enters the flat for the next three months faces a fine of up to £5,000 and prison.
Councillor Jayne Dunn, Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods and Community Safety at Sheffield Council, said: “We sought the closure order after numerous complaints from residents who were affected by the tenant’s behaviour.
"She had no regard for her neighbours or the effect she was having on them, and caused significant distress and upset.
“We take reports like this very seriously and by working closely with the police, have now secured the closure order which bans anyone from entering the property for the next three months.”
The city of Biloxi has sparked a debate about the holiday honoring the late civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. after announcing on social media that city offices would be closed Monday for "Great Americans Day."
Monday is federally recognized as Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
The Sun Herald reports (http://bit.ly/2jbCH5z ) Great Americans Day doesn't exist as a holiday and is not even recognized by the Mississippi Secretary of State's Office.
However, Biloxi City Council passed an ordinance in 1985 declaring the holiday "Great Americans Day."
After Biloxi defended the holiday reference on Twitter and Facebook, dozens of comments were posted that criticized the move.
Mayor Andrew "FoFo" Gilich called for the city to repeal its ordinance and recognize the holiday with the King name.
(WOWT) Lareatha Rahn calls her newborn son Malikai her “miracle baby” after he survived a surprise delivery at home in the family’s toilet.
“For him to have fallen into the toilet and nothing to happen to him, it’s just a blessing. It really is,” she says.
Late Saturday night, two days past her due date, Rahn felt sudden, intense pressure in her abdomen as she went to use the restroom.
I just felt like I couldn’t get off the toilet… I couldn’t not push. I tried to hold it in and every time I did I felt strong contractions,” she says.
As Rahn pushed, she called 9-1-1 and then asked her 11 year-old daughter Lamya for help.
“At first I’m like, ‘No, I’m not delivering a baby. I’m not touching him after he comes out of you until he’s clean!'” Lamya recalls.
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TULSA, Okla. – An Oklahoma mother was arrested after her 2-year-old son was found wandering down the middle of a street in Tulsa.
According to FOX 23, witnesses called police Tuesday night about a little boy standing alone in the middle of a street.
Officials arrested 26-year-old Whitney Anderson when she came home several hours later.
She was booked into the Tulsa County jail on charges of child endangerment.
The last time Michael Floyd had a road trip in Miami, he ended up with a DUI and out of a job. Now a member of the New England Patriots , Floyd is impressing coach Bill Belichick and his teammates after just two games.
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The second Zumwalt-class stealth destroyer has passed its sea test.
A statement from Naval Sea Systems Command says the future USS Michael Monsoor successfully completed its acceptance trials Thursday.
The Portland Press Herald reports the statement says onboard systems such as navigation, damage control, mechanical, combat, communication and propulsion met or exceeded specifications.
The 610-foot-long Monsoor headed out to sea for the first time in December. Its first sea trials were cut short because of equipment failures.
The Monsoor is the second built at Maine's Bath Iron Works in a class of three futuristic-looking ships that feature electric-drive propulsion, new radar and sonar, powerful guns and missiles and a stealthy shape.
The cost of the three Zumwalt-class destroyers is estimated at $22 billion, the most expensive Navy destroyers ever built.
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The BC Liberal party president Sharon White announces the first count of the leadership race, showing Dianne Watts in the lead.
A new study found the best city in America to live in is…
A new study ranked the best cities to live in. And they looked at a BUNCH of different factors, like cost of living . . . crime rates . . . how good the schools are . . . how nice the weather is . . . and even how long the average commute takes.
According to the results, the best city in America is Ann Arbor, Michigan. Here’s the full top ten.
1. Ann Arbor, Michigan.
2. Naperville, Illinois, just outside Chicago.
3. Arlington, Virginia.
4. Columbia, Maryland, outside Baltimore.
5. Berkeley, California.
6. The Woodlands, Texas, just north of Houston.
7. Plano, Texas.
8. Overland Park, Kansas, just outside Kansas City.
9. Boulder, Colorado.
10. Irvine, California. About 45 miles southeast of L.A.
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Gardai and family 'very concerned' after man (78) who suffers from memory loss goes missing in Dublin
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Gardai have appealed to the public to help them find a man in his 70s who is missing in Dublin.
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A man arrested for breaking into Sen. Dean Heller's office has been identified as 62-year-old Richard Holley. He was arrested on Aug. 14 and has been booked into Clark County Detention Center on charges of extortion, burglary and intimidating a police officer.
The break-in happened on July 16 at around 9 a.m. The person who broke in left behind a threatening letter addressed to Heller.
The police later released surveillance video of the suspect and asked for the public's help in identifying the man.
Man surrenders to police in North Carolina shooting death
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — A man has surrendered to police in a shooting death in North Carolina earlier this month.
Fayetteville Police Sgt. Shawn Strepay said in a news release that 38-year-old Cory J. Ward of Fayetteville surrendered to officers Sunday.
Police have charged Ward with first-degree murder, shooting into an occupied building and possession of a weapon by a convicted felon.
Police say 26-year-old Quincetta Daniels of Hope Mills was wounded and later died from her injuries.
Police said Daniels and another woman were in a storage building behind a home when Ward fired into the building. The other woman was injured.
Police have not released a motive in the shooting.
It was not known if Ward has an attorney yet.
As someone has already said it is Bishop Burton. The RFL have been asking them to apply for 2 years now.
Richaud Gittens made a pair of free throws with 16 seconds left to give Seattle University a 55-54 victory over Utah Valley on Saturday night at KeyArena.
Richaud Gittens made a pair of free throws with 16 seconds left to give Seattle University a 55-54 victory over Utah Valley on Saturday night at KeyArena.
Brandon Randolph scored eight straight points for the Wolverines to give them a 54-51 lead with 1:14 to play. Jordan Hill’s jumper cut Seattle U’s deficit to 54-53 with a minute left.
Randolph missed a three-point shot and Morgan Means missed a three for the Redhawks, but Gittens was fouled pulling in the offensive rebound and made the ensuing free throws. After a Utah Valley timeout, Kenneth Ogbe missed a three-pointer.
Aaron Menzies had 15 points, 12 rebounds and six blocks to lead Seattle U (16-8, 5-2 Western Athletic Conference). Means added 14 points, Hill had 10 and Gittens finished with nine.
Randolph had 15 points for Utah Valley (16-7, 5-2).
A black and proud gay man took to twitter to reveal his 2016 body count. Daddy Infidel claimed that he slept with at least 550 men and has already gone to bed with two in 2017. He, however clarified that he is pro safer sex and currently have no sexually transmitted diseases. Read his tweets after the cut…
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — New England Patriots receivers Chris Hogan and Matthew Slater are active for Monday night’s game against the Miami Dolphins.
Hogan has been sidelined since Game 8 because of a shoulder injury. Slater has been sidelined since Game 5 because of a hamstring injury.
Dolphins cornerback Cordrea Tankersley is inactive because of ankle and shoulder injuries.
Inactive for the Patriots were linebacker David Harris, running back Mike Gillislee, tackle Marcus Cannon, defensive end Trey Flowers, linebacker Kyle Van Noy, safety Brandon King and offensive lineman Cole Croston.
Inactive for the Dolphins were backup quarterback Matt Moore, guard Jermon Bushrod, running back Damien Williams, guard Isaac Asiata, defensive end Cameron Malveaux and tight end AJ Derby.
Ekeler is expected to act as the top backup to starting running back Melvin Gordon in Sunday's game against the Giants with Branden Oliver (hamstring) ruled out for the contest.
Per Eric D. Williams of ESPN.com, Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn suggested that Andre Williams could be signed from the practice squad to provide an additional option in the backfield in Week 5, but Ekeler should still rank second on the depth chart based on how he's performed in spot duty through the first four weeks. The Chargers have deployed Ekeler primarily as a pass catcher out of the backfield, but he made the most of his lone carry of the season in the Week 4 loss to the Eagles, scoring on a 35-yard run. Though Gordon will presumably handle an overwhelming amount of the snaps Sunday, look for Ekeler to have his largest role in the offense to date, potentially setting him up to permanently leapfrog Oliver on the depth chart with a solid showing.
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A 28-year-old driver working for the police here allegedly committed suicide at his residence, an official said today. Deepak Dagadu Barhate, employed as driver at the Sarkarwada police station in the city, was on night duty on Saturday after which he went home yesterday at around 9 am.
He allegedly hanged himself from the ceiling at a room in his house last evening, Sarkarwada police station in-charge Dr Sitaram Kolhe said. A family member, who noticed him hanging, rushed Barhate to the civil hospital where doctors declared him dead, he said.
The body was handed over to the relatives after the postmortem, Kolhe said. The police have started an investigation to ascertain the cause of the suicide.
Barhate, who was married and has a daughter, hailed from Dhulgaon in Nashik’s Yeola taluka, police added.
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Terry Francona was very impressed with how Danny Salazar battled back and finished his outing in the Indians 3-1 win.
More FOX Sports Ohio Videos Jensen says Indians pitching staff needs to find ways to get out of innings Arroyo: ‘It was a victory just get to get out there’ Price after Arroyo’s start: ‘I anticipate he’ll be more crisp next time out’ Welsh: Arroyo working on shaking the rust off Seth Jones was pleased with Blue Jackets rookie Gabriel Carlsson Gabriel Carlsson enjoyed his NHL debut More FOX Sports Ohio Videos
Highly rated teenage prospect Etene Nanai-Seturo has shown why he is such an exciting talent.
Nanai-Seturo is at the centre of a dispute between the Warriors and New Zealand Rugby over his services.
The 18-year-old is in action for New Zealand at the Hamilton sevens, where he helped his side to a 57-7 thumping of France in their opening match.
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Late in the match, Nanai-Seturo found himself on a break with two other teammates against just one French defender.
After appearing to have butchered an easy pass to a teammate, Nanai-Seturo instead bulldosed his way through the would be tackler and threw the French player to the ground on his way to an easy try.
It was a glimpse into why there is such an intense feud over the teenager's services.
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Diabetes type 2 is caused by the pancreas not producing enough of the hormone insulin, or the body not reacting to insulin, according to the NHS.
The body uses insulin to covert sugar in the blood into energy.
About 3.7 million people in the UK have diabetes, and about 90 per cent of all cases are type 2.
Diabetes symptoms include passing more urine than normal, feeling very thirsty, and blurred vision.
You could lower your risk of high blood sugar by eating more grapes, it’s been claimed.
A jar of beauty cream laced with cocaine seized from an Ecuadorian woman at Suvarnabhumi airport is shown during a media briefing on three drug cases on Tuesday. An Ecuadorian woman has been arrested at Suvarnabhumi airport with six jars of moisturising cream mixed with cocaine in her luggage, and her alleged Russian contact apprehended at a Bangkok hotel.
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Gangs task force detectives are investigating whether two arson attacks in Adelaide's north are related.
Submitted Photo Tayler Moser, of Maxbass, holds her newborn son, Jasen Thomas Moser, on the morning of Jan. 1, 2017. Jasen, the first baby born at Trinity Hospital in Minot in 2017, was born shortly after 5 a.m. The first baby of the new year at Trinity Hospital in Minot is Jasen Thomas Moser, the son of Tayler and Matthew Moser of Maxbass.
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In this Oct. 21, 2017, file photo, South Florida head coach Charlie Strong looks on during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Tulane in New Orleans, La. Derick E. Hingle Associated Press
A Las Animas County Detention Center officer has been arrested for allegedly bringing drugs into the jail.
According to Sheriff James Casias, Detention Center Officer Eric Sanchez and inmate Steven Valdez have been charged with 1st degree introduction of contraband for allegedly bringing drugs into the Las Animas County Detention Center.
Trinidad resident Joseph James Cordova was allegedly involved in the crime and is facing the same charges as Sanchez and Valdez. The Sheriff said Cordova transported drugs and money to Sanchez.
Sanchez has been fired from his job. The investigation is ongoing.
A Metairie tow truck company owner accused of intentionally running his truck into a woman will be in court Monday.
Lee Martin is scheduled for a status hearing.
Investigators said Martin, who owns "Big Lee's Towing," purposely backed his vehicle into a woman in November following an argument over a tow truck parked in front of a trailer in Kenner.
Video captured on the victim's phone led to Martin's arrest.
Martin faces an aggravated battery charge.
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Tim Paine during a practice session on the eve of first T20I between India and Australia. (AFP)
BERLIN (AP) — A 20-year-old German man has been convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison for killing a child and a 22-year-old acquaintance.
News agency dpa reported Wednesday that the Bochum state court chose to sentence the defendant as an adult, though it could have judged him under milder juvenile law.
Marcel Hesse, through his lawyer, admitted during his trial to the two killings. In March, he allegedly lured a 9-year-old neighbor out of his home in the western city of Herne and then stabbed him. The discovery of the body prompted a three-day manhunt before Hesse turned himself in.
Police later found the body of a former school friend of Hesse's at a nearby apartment, while pictures of the crimes, allegedly posted by Hesse, surfaced online.
The motive remains unclear.
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Best Buy Co., the nation’s largest consumer electronics retailer, says it will be handing out bonuses to more than 100,000 employees, joining a list of companies sharing a portion of their windfall from the corporate tax reform law with employees.
The Minneapolis-based chain says that this month it will pay one-time bonuses of $1,000 to full-time workers and $500 to part-time employees.
Company spokesman Jeff Shelman said full-time salaried employees on a bonus plan will not get the extra funds.
Best Buy joins a list of others including Walmart Inc., Walt Disney Co. and Starbucks Corp., adopting measures such as giving out bonuses, enhancing maternity benefits and raising wages in the wake of the tax overhaul.
The Best Buy bonuses were first reported by the Star Tribune in Minneapolis.
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas - A middle school student in Fort Bend ISD could face criminal charges for claiming there was a gunman at school Wednesday.
Crockett Middle School sent a letter to parents saying the student called 911 during third period. Officials say he told the dispatcher there was an active shooting going on, then he hung up.
Officers on campus quickly figured out it was a hoax, and the Sheriff’s Office was able to trace the call.
The student was removed from class for questioning.
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April 24 (Reuters) - Guosen Securities Co Ltd
* Says it plans to pay a cash dividend of 1.5 yuan (pre-tax) for every 10 shares as the dividend payment plan for 2017
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A person was killed in a motorcycle crash in northwest Charlotte Wednesday afternoon.
According to Charlotte-Mecklenburg police, the crash happened in the 1700 block of Oakdale Road. CMPD tweeted about the deadly crash around 12:30 p.m.
North Division Officers have responded to a motorcycle accident in the 1700 block of Oakdale Rd. Medic has pronounced one person deceased at this time. As information develops it will be released by CMPD Public Affairs Office. (1/2) — CMPD News (@CMPD) May 30, 2018
MEDIC said one person was killed in the wreck.
Oakdale Road between Shady Circle and Oak Drive was closed while police investigate the crash, officers say. Drivers are asked to avoid the area and seek alternate routes.
The victim's name was not released. There's no word on what caused the crash.
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CASPER, Wyo. (AP) — Wyoming residents calling to report drug overdoses could be protected from criminal charges under a proposed bill by a Laramie lawmaker.
Rep. Charles Pelkey, a Democrat, is sponsoring a bill that would give people immunity from prosecution of drug possession charges if they or a friend overdoses.
Pelkey says the bill is necessary, as more Wyoming residents are using opioids. He says the bill would grant very limited immunity to protect people who witness an overdose. It would not protect callers from intent to distribute charges.
According to the Wyoming Department of Health Vital Statistics Services, 360 people died from drug overdoses in the state in 2014.
Check out this story on ydr.com: http://on-ydr.co/2k8SEt5 The crash happened around 7:45 p.m. in the 4500 block of South Salem Church Road. One person suffered "moderate" injuries, police said in a Twitter post from the scene .
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Tens of thousands of people have risen in cold and dark conditions to take time to commemorate the Anzacs and the men and women who have followed in their footsteps. Former Australian Army Apprentices will lead the city's Anzac march today, marking the 70th anniversary of their formation.
Kiwanis Club of Ramona, which for years has provided Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY) scholarships to high school students annually, recently presented Ramona High School sophomores Isabella Ettore and Mitchell Sutter scholarships totaling $545 to attend the two-day HOBY seminar in Orange County in June.
Both students were guests at a Kiwanis meeting in Ramona Town Hall on April 1.
To attend a HOBY seminar, students must be chosen by their high school out of all students in the school's sophomore class. At the seminars, students participate in programs designed to enhance their leadership and teamwork skills. They also meet and converse with leaders in their community in fields such as volunteerism, media, education, philanthropy, and politics.
Founded in 1958 by the late actor Hugh O’Brian, the first leadership seminar was held in Los Angeles. Seminars have been held annually since then, and the HOBY program has spread to over 70 locations in all 50 states and in 19 other countries.
A Leduc County father has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of his son.
Leduc RCMP rushed to the scene of a reported shooting at a rural residence around 10:40 p.m. Thursday.
When they arrived, they found Mohammad Ayaghchi, 32, dead outside of the home.
The dead man’s father, Hossein Ayaghchi, 59, was arrested and taken into police custody.
Hossein Ayanghchi has since been charged with second-degree murder and indignity to human remains.
Hossein Ayanghchi is scheduled to appear in Leduc Provincial Court on March 29.
A former South Dakota Highway Patrol trooper who confessed to taking tens of thousands of dollars in evidence money has stepped down as a school board president. Forty-eight-year-old Brian Biehl announced his intent to step down during a Platte-Geddes School Board meeting Monday.
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SARASOTA COUNTY — In this week’s edition of “Feel Good Friday,” SNN’s Grant Boxleitner spent time at Fruitville Grove, where staff is getting ready for the annual Pumpkin Festival.
Pumpkins of all colors, shapes and sizes are on the display, and dozens of vendors, a rock-climbing wall and hay rides are just some of the features for the event.
The Fruitville Grove Pumpkin Festival runs Saturdays and Sundays during the month of October.
Fruitville Grove’s Kim White talks about the event. Catch “Feel Good Friday,” weekly on SNN, the Suncoast News Network.
May 2 Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc:
* Spectrum Brands Holdings reports fiscal 2017 second quarter results, expects solid second half growth
* Q2 adjusted earnings per share $1.19
* Q2 earnings per share $1.00
* Q2 sales $1.17 billion versus I/B/E/S view $1.22 billion
* Q2 earnings per share view $1.26 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc sees fiscal 2017 adjusted free cash flow is projected to be approximately $575-$590 million
* Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc sees fiscal 2017 reported net sales to grow above category rates for most categories
* Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc sees fy 2017 capital expenditures are expected to be in range of $110 million to $120 million
* Q2 earnings per share view $1.26, revenue view $1.22 billion -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* FY2017 earnings per share view $5.91, revenue view $5.12 billion -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Pacman Jones Bans Reporter For Season ... After Arrest Question
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Pacman Jones thinks he can strong-arm the media into ignoring all of his off-the-field drama -- and he just banned a reporter from locker room interviews for the season to prove his point.
The Cincinnati Bengals star -- who was kicked out of a casino and wished DEATH upon a police officer this off-season -- was asked how fans should feel about going into the 2017 season while taking questions in front of his locker.
Instead of addressing the COMPLETELY FAIR question, he barked back at the reporter -- told him to leave and said that was the LAST question that reporter would be able to ask him all season long.
And get this ... sources are telling TMZ Sports Jones confronted the reporter after cameras stopped rolling -- yelling at the guy two different times.
Jones claimed to have gone to anger management treatment following the arrest ... but we don't need to ask how that went.
Come hungry and, more importantly, thirsty to the new champagne brunch buffet at the Lobby Bar & Grill at Pechanga Resort & Casino.
Bottomless mimosas and Bloody Marys will flow every Sunday at the resort’s new eatery in the resort’s recent expansion. Doctor up your Bloody Mary with Slim Jims, candied bacon, pickled asparagus and more. The bubbly offering is Domain Ste. Michelle Brut Champagne coupled with orange juice.
Brunch eats include a seafood bar as well as traditional breakfast items such as eggs, bacon, sausage, French toast, chilaquiles, fruit and more. Guests wanting something other than breakfast fare can choose from chicken breast with almond romesco sauce, slow-roasted salmon, sushi rolls and baked mac and cheese.
There will also be live music to enhance your brunch adventure.
9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays, Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula. $42 per person; additional $16 for bottomless mimosas and Bloody Mary bar. 951-693-1819, pechanga.com.
With a final 'yes' vote by the Boaz City Council, a traffic study aimed to improve congestion on U.S. Highway 431 will start. "As of last night we have a commitment from the Boaz City Council, which we already had from Albertville and Guntersville.
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The Penticton Fire Department held its annual fire truck pull on Saturday at the farmer’s market.
Several teams competed in the third annual event, a fundraiser for muscular dystrophy.
Local photographer Mike Biden caught the action Saturday morning, a gallery can be viewed above. Fundraising totals are still being counted.
2 biomass plants to stop buying wood chips after gov's veto
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Gov. Chris Sununu's veto of a bill to subsidize six biomass plants has led to a decision by the owner of two of them to stop buying wood chips.
The Concord Monitor reports Pinetree Power plants in Bethlehem and Tamworth stopped buying the wood chips from loggers on June 22. Their owner, ENGIE North America, said in letters they're unlikely to continue operating through the summer.
Last month, Sununu vetoed a bill that would have mandated that the state's utilities contract with the biomass plants and buy energy at 80 percent of the default energy rate. The Republican governor called it an unfair subsidy that would raise electricity prices for ratepayers to benefit a few.
A surge in natural gas has lowered energy prices and rendered the operations of wood-fueled power plants uncompetitive for much of the year.
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May 3 Goldstar Minerals Inc
* Goldstar acquires the Assinica Gold Property located in Quebec, Canada
* Company has proceeded with staking of 1,248 claims, through Quebec government's Gestim system Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
A LUXURY Sydney valet driver has been left red-faced after a pricey black Porsche ended up underneath a Suburu SUV.
ABC reported that a Sydney's Hyatt Regency Hotel staff made the epic fail outside the Darling Harbour hotel, where rooms in an executive suite will set you back more than $650 per night.
Shocked bystanders look in disbelief. Picture: Ben Matthews
Authorities had to cut the driver out of the car as a large crowd watched on during Sydney's morning rush, the publication said.
Matthew Talbot, the hotel's director of sales and marketing, said told the ABC that the staff member was unharmed.
"We've worked very quickly to secure the area. Obviously it's an interesting looking picture," he said.
The two cars from inside the building... yikes. Picture: Strolling_Bone via Reddit
"We've got the fire brigade and the police on the scene as soon as we could and the vehicle was on the bottom on the other one.
"They had to cut part of the car away and pull the staff member out.
Mid-April 1850 saw 6″ of snow weigh the bows of foliated & blossoming trees after lots of 70s early to mid-March & early April.
The following freezes wiped out the fruit crop, especially the peaches. In fact, frost & freezing extended all the way to the Gulf Coast with bits of snow, sleet & rain reported as far south as Natchez, Mississippi! The highly-advanced cotton & corn was heavily damaged to completely wiped out in the South.
The top 5 biggest Evansville metro (1850-2017) snowfalls on or after April 14:
6.0″ April 14, 1850 1.8″ April 18, 1953 1.3″ April 15, 1961 0.4″ April 17, 1983 0.1″ April 17, 2001.
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VERSAILLES, Ky. (AP) — An Indiana dialysis nurse has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after he was convicted of assaulting a Kentucky man and two children but acquitted of killing the children’s 6-year-old brother.
News outlets report Logan Tipton’s family expressed anger and sorrow at Tuesday’s sentencing of 34-year-old Ronald Exantus, who did not speak during the hearing in Versailles, Kentucky.
Before the hearing, the boy’s family led a march to protest last month’s verdict. Jurors found Exantus not guilty of murder and burglary by reason of insanity, but guilty of assault.
Exantus’ attorneys didn’t dispute that he killed Logan in December 2015, but a defense psychologist testified that Exantus suffered from psychosis due to an underlying mental illness.
The judge ordered that he receive mental health treatment while incarcerated.
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press release: In the spirit of WARF’s mission – to support scientific research within the UW–Madison community – we are presenting to the public a selection of vintage and contemporary patent drawings. Drawings are an integral component of many patents, helping to show how an invention looks, works or stands out from the rest.
The images presented here are a mere sampling of our patent files that span almost a century and a breathtaking array of disciplines. This exhibit is a celebration of great ideas– past and present.
SAN DIEGO — A masked gunman held up a North Park gas station Monday morning, police said.
The robbery happened around 6:20 a.m. at the Valero gas station convenience store at Texas Street and University Avenue, San Diego police Officer Dino Delimitros said. Officers reported detaining a man near the scene who possibly matched the robber’s description, but it wasn’t immediately clear if he was the robber.
“Initially what we have is, a guy went in with a gun and robbed it,” Delimitros said. “The loss is undisclosed.”
The suspect was described as a thinly built and roughly 6-foot tall white or Hispanic man in his 40s. He was wearing a black mask over his face and a gray sweatshirt and possibly carrying a dark backpack.
Davis carried eight times for 33 yards and caught his only target for an additional seven yards in Sunday's 48-17 preseason win over the Chargers.
Seattle ran the ball 36 times compared to 28 throws in this one, with Davis leading the way in both carries and yards on the ground. Despite this workmanlike performance, Davis seems unlikely to carve out much of a role for himself due to the presence of Thomas Rawls, Eddie Lacy, C.J. Procise and Alex Collins ahead of him on the depth chart.
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — A registered sex offender was arrested for allegedly exposing himself to two women in South San Francisco on Sunday.
At 7:10 a.m., officers responded to the 300 block of South Maple Avenue on a report of a man exposing himself.
Officers found the suspect hiding at a closed business in the area.
Officer learned that the suspect, Shamsher Rai of San Bruno, is a registered sex offender and currently on parole.
He was identified by the victims and placed under arrest for incident exposure and for violation of parole.
The 55-year-old man was booked into the San Mateo County Jail.
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP)  A South Carolina church's congregation has voted to remove a statue of Jesus Christ because some believe it's too "Catholic" for their Baptist place of worship.
The State newspaper cites a letter sent by Red Bank Baptist Church leadership to Bert Baker Jr., a former member of the congregation who hand-carved the 7-foot (2-meter) statue and accompanying reliefs showing scenes from the life of Christ.
The art has been displayed in the church for a decade, but the pastor told the artist it's being taken down this week. The letter says some in the congregation believe the image of Christ standing with his arms outstretched is "Catholic in nature."
The artist responded that the pastor's letter displays religious prejudice and insults the community's intelligence.
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Real Madrid’s Hazard swap
06.45: Real Madrid are expected to up their interest in Chelsea star Eden Hazard in the summer.
And one of Real Madrid’s most promising young players has reportedly said he would like to be involved in the deal so that he can move to Chelsea.
That player is Marco Asensio, who has found game time limited at the Bernabeu.
Spanish outlet Diario Gol claim that Asensio has spoken to club president Florentino Perez about the possibility of a move to Stamford Bridge.
And the Real chief is considering using the youngster as a makeweight to land his Belgian target.
Sunday, Oct 8, 2017
Exhibition on view: October 7-November 7, 2017
Opening reception: Sunday, October 8, 1-4pm
Women’s health in America is a loaded issue politically and socially. The connection to and control over our bodies is closely intertwined with health and well being. Artists reveal the complexities of concerns, ranging from living with altered bodies after cancer treatments to speaking out about the frustrations of lack of access to equality of care. The relationship to our bodies correlates with our health, so when under attack, whether by literal cancers or metaphorical ones manifested in anti choice laws, the fight is critical for healing. This exhibit reveals how women are not defined by our bodies, our diseases, or our health, but rather when facing our own mortality and vulnerability, we are able transcend stereotypes and judgements, and to choose empowerment and strength.
The departure of Gary Barber, who headed up the studio during its Bond films Spectre and Skyfall, was announced on Monday but no reason was given.
Announcing the departure, board chairman Kevin Ulrich said the studio is looking for the “next generation of leadership” and has begun a search for Mr Barber’s replacement.
MGM had announced in December that it extended Mr Barber’s contract into 2022.
“On behalf of MGM’s board of directors, I would like to thank Gary for his contributions and for leading MGM with the highest integrity over the last eight years,” Mr Ulrich added.
“Gary has played a key role in the development and execution of our strategic plan, which laid an important foundation for MGM.”
Regina Police have charged a man after a brazen attempted robbery at a bank in Regina’s Cathedral neighbourhood.
Around 12:40 a.m. Monday, police were dispatched to the Scotiabank on 13th Avenue and Retallack Street for a report of a robbery.
According to police, the suspect drove a vehicle into the front doors of the bank. He then exited the vehicle with a firearm and tried unsuccessfully to gain entrance to the bank’s vaults.
The suspect then fled the scene, but was later stopped by police and arrested following a struggle.
Patrick Shannon is charged with break and enter, resisting arrest and two counts of assaulting an officer.
So, we have some suggestion on how you can support your loved ones or a friend who have diabetes to fast with confidence.
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An Iowa teen just doodled his way into Caltech and MIT.
Senior Dezell Turner of Des Moines' Central Academy created a little something special for his college applications. He used his skills on the Etch A Sketch to create a five-minute video outlining the history of calculus, which helped him gain admission to Caltech and MIT.
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Turner tells local TV station KCCI that he's been an Etch-a-Sketch enthusiast since middle school, and that “Etch A Sketch is just an extension of my mathematical mind because it taught me calculus before I knew what calculus was." The teen wants to become an aerospace engineer and has until May 1 to make up his mind about where to take his talents.
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If you have unwanted or broken holiday lights, don’t throw them away. The Office of Sustainability again is holding a holiday lights recycling drive. Bring them to drop-off spots around campus before Jan. 31.
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Geraldine Doogue visited Rwanda in January and speaks to Senator Apollinaire Mushinzimana about dealing with the 1994 Rwanda genocide as well as Arthur Asiimwe, the head of the Rwanda Broadcasting Agency about the role of the media in the genocide and how they are rectifying the situation today.
Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Location: Trinitarian Congregational Parish of Castine, 68 Main Street, Castine, Maine For more information: (207) 326-9486; tcpoc.org
A service of worship is held every Sunday morning at the Trinitarian Congregational Parish of Castine. This Sunday, January 8, Rev. Tim Hall will preach on the Baptism of Christ in his sermon, “Possibilities Unfolding.” The 9:30 am worship service will be followed by fellowship and coffee downstairs in the church Vestry. As always, everyone is cordially invited to attend and participate at the “Main Street Church.”
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A man is in the hospital following a hit-and-run Monday night.According to Raleigh police, the man was walking down the street when he was struck by a car.The incident happened at 10 p.m. on Ray Road.Officers said the car slowed down, hit the man, and then drove off.The victim was taken to WakeMed with non-life-threatening injuries.Police have not released any information about the suspect or their vehicle.
OXFORD, Ohio (AP) — Miami University in southwest Ohio has seen a recent spike in students taken for alcohol-related hospital treatment.
Authorities say 21 emergency calls for alcohol-related illness involving college-age people were made over four days starting last Thursday evening.
The Oxford school’s fraternities and sororities had a moratorium on alcohol-related events during the recruitment process for new pledges. The moratorium was lifted last Thursday as the rush reason ended.
The reports of hospitalizations prompted university officials to call an emergency meeting with fraternity and sorority leaders at the home of President Gregory Crawford.
Miami has a number of alcohol-education programs in place to address excessive student drinking.
Megan Landavaso and Amelie Messingham introduce us to Jabz Boxing and Fitness for Women which is an all womens boxing gym including strength training, plyometrics, and boxing cardio. It is a 45 minute HITT workout where each day is personalized workouts to ensure your body is challenged.
The 10-year U.S. Treasury hit 3.00% without any rounding up for the first time since January of 2014.
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James Russell Hendrix, age 82, of Castalian Springs, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017 at his home.
Survivors are: wife, Rita Hendrix of Castalian Springs; three sons, James (Aleece) Hendrix of Castalian Springs, Richard Hendrix of Castalian Springs, Shawn Hendrix of Hartsville; six grandchildren, Andrew Hendrix, Alyssa Hendrix, Brooklyn Hendrix, Victorina Rickman, Caleb Hendrix & Morgan Hendrix; two great-grandchildren, Daniel & Bethany Hendrix; brother, Lowell (Deanna) Hendrix of Rayville, MO; sister, Dorothea (William) Grady-Cameron, MO.
Visitation with the family will be held from 1-6 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 10, at Anthony Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements are still pending.
Anthony Funeral Home, Inc., 337 McMurry Blvd. E, Hartsville, TN 37074, 615-374-2280, anthonyfhhartsville.com, was in charge of arrangements.
A MAN was taken to hospital overnight after fire gutted a house on the Gold Coast.
Emergency services were called to the blaze on McIvor Ct, Ormeau, about 10pm, where they found the home engulfed in flames.
Crews remained on the scene for about two hours battling the fire.
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Paramedics treated two patients on scene for smoke inhalation, including a 60-year-old man who was taken to the Gold Coast University Hospital in a stable condition for further assessment.
The house was extensively damaged in the inferno.
Police have confirmed the fire was non-suspicious.
The U.S. Commerce Department is imposing more duties on Canada's Bombardier C series aircraft, charging that the Canadian company is selling the planes in America below cost.
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The 80 percent duty comes on top of duties of nearly 220 percent Commerce announced last month. The case is a victory for U.S. rival Boeing.
The U.S. says Montreal-based Bombardier used unfair government subsidies to sell jets at artificially low prices in the United States.
Specifically, Boeing charges that Bombardier last year sold Delta Air Lines 75 CS100 aircraft for less than it cost to build them. But Delta has said Boeing did not even make the 100-seat jets it needed.
Bombardier can appeal the sanctions. The Canadian government can also take the case to the World Trade Organization in Geneva.
SKOPJE, Macedonia — Former Macedonian prime minister Nikola Gruevski has resigned as leader of the conservative opposition VMRO-DPMNE party following its recent defeat in local government elections.
Gruevski served as prime minister for a decade before failing to form a coalition government after general elections last year. He was eventually succeeded by Social Democrat leader and bitter rival Zoran Zaev following months of political crisis. The 47-year-old Gruevski is facing charges of corruption and abuse of power in number of legal cases that emerged following a major wiretapping scandal.
Police are appealing for witnesses to a collision between a car and 11-year-old girl cyclist on Sunday (April 16).
The girl suffered minor leg injuries but did not need hospital treatment after the incident in North Street, Hailsham between 8.30am and 9.30am, according to police.
Sussex Police say the car, described as a silver Mercedes, apparently drove off from the scene without stopping.
A man passing by reportedly assisted the girl, and police are keen to speak to him and any other witnesses.
If you can help, email 101@sussex.pnn.police.uk quoting serial 424 of 16/04.
You can also report online to www.sussex.police.uk/contact-us/response-to-appeal/ or call 101.
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Shooting instructor Frankie McRae illustrates the grip on an AR-15 rifle fitted with a "bump stock." Allen G. Breed AP
Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, the Makerere Vice Chancellor interacts with Jacob Richards Opolot, the Vice Chairperson of the Education and Sports Committee of Parliament after a meeting at Makerere on Wednesday. Login to license this image from 1$.
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According to the University, each government-sponsored student would then be allocated 4,500 Shillings to cover the cost of meals for each student per day starting in August 2018. But students challenged the figure and demanded that it should be revisited to 10,000 Shillings
SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – Police are asking for help in finding a missing Sacramento teenager.
Josiah March, 13, went missing seen at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday in the area of San Juan Road and Rancho Roble way.
He’s described as a 5’2’’ tall with a thin build. Police have also released a photo of March.
Anyone who sees March is asked to call 911.
On Alsarah and The Nubatones’ sophomore album, traditional East African instrumentation mixes together with an electronic pulse to formulate a full, stimulating sound that feels like it could fill a stadium. Alsarah, the lead singer, powerfully sings in Nubian and Arabic, projecting emotion and sincerity into each song.
Murder case registered against four accused
TOBA TEK SINGH: Police registered a murder case against four accused as it was demanded by local protesters. Scores of locals of Gojra's New Chamra Mandi put a body of a youth, who was murdered by accused Qamar, Fayaz Shada, Umer and Farman, on a level crossing disrupting traffic for seven hours. On Tuesday night they ended the protest after the assurance of Assistant Commissioner Asif Ali Dogar and DSP Khurram Saeed. The DPO suspended Gojra city police official Khadim Hussain as well. The protesters told reporters that accused Fayaz had kidnapped the sister of the Khalid and forcibly contracted marriage with her and later killed him. He was the only son of his parents. Thousands of citizens attended the funeral of Kkhalid at Gojra.
What’s missing is the nuclear power of Cynthia Erivo, who won a Tony for her performance in Doyle’s production as poor, put-upon Celie, the protagonist of Walker’s novel played by Whoopi Goldberg in the Steven Spielberg film and LaChanze in the musical’s first outing on Broadway. At the Pantages, the role is assayed by Adrianna Hicks, an ensemble player in the Broadway revival who hasn’t quite made the leap to headliner.
The AFLW grand final will start half an hour early on Saturday so Brisbane fans can double up on their matches.
Their Ikon Park premiership decider against the Western Bulldogs will now start at 12.35pm (AEDT).
That will help Lions fans travel to Etihad Stadium in time for the round-one men's match against St Kilda.
× Nancy Pelosi to Headline Polk County Democrats’ Annual Dinner
POLK COUNTY, Iowa — Polk County Democrats are rolling out a big name for their annual spring dinner.
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi will headline this year’s event on May 6th in Des Moines.
Tickets start at $75 and can be purchased here.
AT least 10 people have been killed and dozens more injured after a fire at an illegal oil well in Indonesia’s Aceh province.
Authorities confirmed an oil spill sparked a huge blaze about 6.30pm local time (5.30am AEDT) that torched at least three houses and was still out of control mid-morning.
“The [fire] is still soaring high and has not yet successfully been extinguished,” Saiful, head of Aceh’s Ranto Peureulak subdistrict who goes by one name, said.
Aceh is a semi-autonomous Indonesian area on the northwest tip of Sumatra Island. It’s known for its beaches, diving sites and mountain wilderness areas.
It comes nearly a month after an oil spill at state-owned oil and gas firm Pertamina, in East Kalimantan, which spread across an area greater than the city of Paris and caused an out-of-control blaze that killed five fishermen.
Indonesian authorities declared a state of emergency after the spill, which has caused significant environmental and economic damage.
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Unichem Laboratories share price rallied more than 5 percent intraday on Wednesday after the company received final ANDA approval for its Montelukast Chewable tablets, 4 mg and 5 mg from the United States Food and Drug Administration to market in the US.
The Montelukast chewable tablets are the AB rated generic equivalent of Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation's Singulair tablets, 4 mg and 5 mg.
The drug is indicated for the prophylaxis and chronic treatment of asthma in adults and pediatric patients 12 months of age and older, and the prevention of exercise-induced broncho constriction in patients 15 years of age and older.
It is also used for the relief of symptoms of allergic rhinitis.
The product will be commercialised from Unichem's goa plant, the company said.
At 14:48 hours IST, the stock price was quoting at Rs 243.05, up Rs 6.80, or 2.88 percent on the BSE.
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Jurgen Klopp's side are looking to secure a place in the Champions League final as they kick-off their semi-final at Anfield - follow it LIVE!
Sentencing of former footballer Chris Killen for a sex attack on a young woman as she slept in her bed has been delayed.
The ex-Manchester City and Celtic player admitted a single charge of sexual assault shortly before he was due to go on trial at Minshull Street Crown Court, Manchester, on June 21, having earlier pleaded not guilty.
He was due to be sentenced on Monday at the same court but the case has been re-listed for Tuesday.
VAUGHAN, Ont. — Swiss Chalet Rotisserie & Grill will accept voice orders through the Google Assistant App.
The restaurant chain owned by Cara Operations Ltd. says the voice order feature allows customers to place an order for pick up or delivery through the app.
Users need to open the app and say “Ok Google, order from Swiss Chalet,” which will prompt them to select from menu options or reorder their last meal.
Swiss Chalet’s announcement comes as the company has been making a concerted effort to integrate technology into its operations.
The company partnered with Google’s navigation app Waze to allow commuters to order ahead through the app before hitting the road.
It has also partnered with The Weather Network to use weather pattern data to serve up specific targeted ads to potential customers.
Reports have claimed the England ace has become surplus to requirements at the Etihad and will be allowed to leave.
But Etihad bosses have insisted there are no plans to sell Stones, who joined City from Everton in a £50m deal in 2016.
Starsport understands Guardiola has spoken to the defender to reassure him about his long-term future with the new Premier League champions.
Stones has spent the last month on the sidelines after losing his place in the side and suffering an abductor problem.
ABUJA, May 30 (Reuters) - Nigeria’s central bank said on Wednesday it had injected $210 million into the interbank foreign exchange market, extending efforts to boost liquidity and alleviate dollar shortages.
The bank said in a statement it had released $100 million earmarked for the wholesale market, $55 million for small businesses and individuals, and $55 million for certain dollar expenses such as school fees and medical bills. (Reporting by Camillus Eboh Writing by Paul Carsten Editing by Catherine Evans)
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A federal judge has ordered Alabama to release information about its lethal injection process.
U.S. Judge Karon O. Bowdre on Wednesday ruled the “public has a common law right of access” to those records. Bowdre says the state can keep some information secret, such as the names of low-level prison employees involved in executions.
She ordered the state to tell her by June 7 if there is any sensitive identifying information in any of the records the court plans to make public.
The office of Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall says it’s reviewing the order.
The Associated Press and other news outlets had filed a motion seeking release of the information.
For years Alabama has refused to divulge details of its execution process or where it obtains the drugs used.
Gasoline prices in the Las Vegas area have gone up in the past week.
Customers pump gasoline at Chevron on Rampart Boulevard on Wednesday Sept. 13, 2017, in Las Vegas. (Bizuayehu Tesfaye/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @bizutesfaye
Gasoline prices in the Las Vegas area have gone up in the past week.
GasBuddy.com reports the average retail price of a gallon of gasoline in the area has increased almost 6 cents in the past week, to an average of $2.82. That’s according to a survey of 649 gas outlets.
Gasoline prices in Las Vegas Sunday were 21 cents a gallon higher than a year ago and about 7 cents more than a month ago.
GasBuddy.com senior petroleum analyst Patrick DeHaan says seasonal factors continue to affect gasoline prices. He says gasoline prices nationwide this spring will be between 10 percent and 25 percent higher than a year ago.
The national average has increased about 3 cents per gallon in the past week, to $2.54.
inspection is going to take place after the qualifying has ended. A car that fails inspection is going to have the time thrown out and sent to the back of the field.
Jeffery Earnhardt and StarCom Racing have parted ways. Landon Cassill is the driver for the team for the next two races.
1000BULBS.COM is the October race sponsor at Talladega.
Reed Sorenson expects to continue to drive at Premium Motorsports
Comedian Stephen Bailey believes that the media does not address or highlight LGBT issues enough. Here, in an exclusive vlog for HuffPost UK, he talks about how the Orlando terrorist attack did not receive enough coverage, how there are not enough gay couples on television and how - with the help of the media - we can rid the world of homophobia.
Stephen Bailey tours ‘Can’t Think Straight’ around the UK from January 2018. For dates and tickets see www.stephenbaileycomedy.co.uk.
I did some more gardening over the weekend. Lots to clean up. The chickens did a good job digging up weeds and loosening the soil for me.
My nephew Adam, came over and helped me. There was an awful thorn bush in the corner behind my greenhouse and he tackled that. He had fun and it was so nice outside.
There’s still lots to do but it’s a start and I’m happy with it so far. The chickens are a little annoyed that I have put the garden fence back up to keep them out.
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Given the variety of kings, factions and political intrigue throughout the world of The Witcher, it’s only right that its universe be paired with a game that enables Machiavellian-style warfare.
The Witcher Kings is a total conversion for Crusader Kings 2 that’s compatible with the latest version of CK2, as of two days ago. (It’s also available through the Steam Workshop, if that’s easier.)
It’s pretty straightforward: it turns the Paradox grand strategy game into a battle of international politics, warfare and diplomacy with all the Witcher characters you know and love. The mod itself is set in 1274 and concentrates largely on the events in The Witcher 2, rather than Geralt’s most recent adventure.
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For added immersion, you can combine this mod with the Witcher 3 Music for CK2 mod, which is also on the Steam Workshop. But if you just want to start planning your wedding to Geralt and taking over Redania, head to the Witcher Kings listing here.
Groups host health fair near downtown Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. — Dozens of people attend a health and wellness fair Monday in downtown Jackson.
The Northwest Tennessee Economic Development Council and McKenzie Head Start hosted Monday’s event at Fairgrounds Park near downtown Jackson.
The health fair included health screenings, manicures and photograph opportunities.
Attendees also enjoyed a barbecue lunch and refreshments.
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COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (AP) – A Nebraska man accused of threatening to stab someone with a syringe that he said held HIV-tainted blood has pleaded guilty to a reduced Iowa robbery charge. Court records say 35-year-old Jeshua Divis, who lives in Omaha, pleaded guilty Thursday in a Council Bluffs courtroom and was sentenced to time served.
Divis had been convicted of robbery in March 2015. His conviction was overturned and he was granted a new trial after he challenged his conviction. He said some of the evidence against him should not have been allowed at trial and that his attorneys were ineffective.
Prosecutors say Divis told a woman at the Ameristar Casino in Council Bluffs in November 2014 that he’d inject her with the tainted blood if she didn’t hand over her money.
CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ind. (AP)  A judge has sentenced a central Indiana woman to 120 years in prison for fatally stabbing her young children hours after her husband filed for divorce.
Thirty-one-year-old Brandi Worley learned her sentence Monday after she pleaded guilty in January to two counts of murder for killing her son, 7-year-old Tyler Worley, and her daughter, 3-year-old Charlee Worley, in November 2016. Her husband was asleep downstairs at the time at the family's Darlington home, about 40 miles northwest of Indianapolis.
Worley gave no statement at the sentencing, and her attorney said there was no explanation for what she did.
Court documents have said Worley told police she killed the children because she didn't want her husband to take them. She also was treated for self-inflicted stab wounds to her neck.
SAN FRANCISCO — The Pac-12 has hired Mark Shuken, the former CEO of DirecTV Sports Networks, to be president of the conference’s cable networks.
Shuken, who has also run sports networks for Time Warner Cable, Liberty Media and Fox Sports, will join the Pac-12 Network on Sept. 6. He replaces Lydia Murphy-Stephans, who stepped down in June.
Unlike the Big Ten and Southeastern Conference, the Pac-12 has sole ownership of its network. The 5-year-old network has not produced revenue for its schools at the same rates as the Big Ten’s and SEC’s, but it is profitable, according to conference officials. The network produces about 850 live sporting events each year.
The main source of frustration for many fans has been the network’s inability to strike a carriage deal with DirecTV.
Teachers work hard, and they deserve to let their hair down and have some fun. And fun is precisely what was had by the teachers of Wragby Primary School in Lincolnshire, northern England when they made their own rendition of Carpool Karaoke.
The staff of Wragby Primary School crammed in pop culture references to their DIY version of the format on James Corden's show. One of the teachers yodelled in a supermarket while the other teachers sang and danced to Beyoncé's "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on it)".
Also featured was the dance move that's taken the world by storm lately—the floss dance. As the teachers drove along country lanes to school, other staff members did the floss dance by the side of the road.
Kudos to these talented teachers!
Cummins is positioning itself more for the long run and broadening its portfolio of products, according to comments made by Rich Freeland, the company's president and COO, back in August. Rather than take a "one-size-fits-al"l approach or targeting only one particular power source for engines, Freeland said Cummins is betting on the diversity of trucking needs and is ready to offer products for all of them.
Are there loopholes to get around those restrictive carry-on baggage and boarding rules? Will more major airlines begin restricting access to their overhead bin space? And while we’re talking about space, which carry-on size will actually make it past the gate agent and onto the plane?
The Anniston YMCA on West 14th Street, shown in February 2016. Although modifications have been extensive over the decades, it's the same building the Y has occupied since 1952.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — US factory output rises for 2nd straight month in latest sign of manufacturing rebound.
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KENOSHA — Kenosha police on Tuesday, February 14th located three juvenile suspects wanted in connection with the theft of airsoft guns from a local department store.
According to police, on February 12th three juvenile suspects entered a local department store in Kenosha and stole three semi-automatic handgun-style airsoft guns. The suspects were located and the stolen items were recovered on February 14th.
Police say two of the three airsoft guns had been modified to remove the orange plastic tip.
During interviews, the suspects revealed that they modified the airsoft guns to make them appear real.
According to police, by removing the plastic tip, the airsoft guns appear virtually identical to a real firearm and could easily be mistaken for such — creating a potentially dangerous situation if displayed.
Retail theft charges have been referred on the juvenile suspects.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - TK DEVELOPMENT A/S:
* SAID WILL CHANGE ITS STRATEGIC FOCUS
* FOCUS WILL BE ON DANISH AND SWEDISH PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS; TO DIVEST GROUP’S POLISH ACTIVITIES WITHIN 2 YRS
* PREVIOUS ASSET MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES WILL BE DIVESTED SOONER THAN ORIGINALLY PLANNED
* 2017/18 CONSOLIDATED RESULT EXPECTED TO BE LOSS OF DKK 355 MILLION BEFORE TAX (PREVIOUSLY SAW PROFIT BEFORE TAX OF DKK 50-60 MILLION)
* TARGET REMAINS TO ACHIEVE A RETURN ON ALLOCATED EQUITY IN THE PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT SEGMENT OF 15-20% P.A. BEFORE TAX, BUT NOW AS FROM FINANCIAL YEAR 2018/19
* 9-MONTH RESULT BEFORE TAX WAS A LOSS OF DKK 397.8 MILLION VERSUS PROFIT OF DKK 0.2 MILLION YEAR AGO
* Q3 2017/18 EBIT LOSS DKK 401.7 MILLION VERSUS PROFIT DKK 19.3 MILLION YEAR AGO
* Q3 2017/18 LOSS BEFORE TAX DKK 411.8 MILLION VERSUS PROFIT DKK 9.5 MILLION YEAR AGO
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The only thing worse than a zombie apocalypse is looking like you just escaped from one. And if you're either naturally shadowed, perpetually sleep-deprived, or on the losing side of a zits, redness, and acne scars battle, then you better be armed with a good concealer (or, better yet, an impenetrable shield of self-confidence, though we will say that buying a concealer is way faster than dismantling the patriarchy that took it).
So to make everything a billion times easier on you, we read every review, swiped on (almost) every single cult-favorite concealer on the market, and came down to these 12 as being the absolute best of the best, whether you want full coverage, hydrating powers, or matte finishes. Pick your favorite, below, and get swiping.
A girl was struck by a car in East Moline in the 1400 block of 18th Avenue.
The girl was struck by a westbound vehicle and was taken to a local hospital where she is awake and alert.
East Moline Police responded to the scene, closing off 16th and 14th street upon arrival.
Whether called sick leave or personal leave, the lawsuit claims, it is private property that is created by the provisions of a teacher's contract and the policies of the respective school board. Lawsuit filed over sick leave policy for NM teachers Whether called sick leave or personal leave, the lawsuit claims, it is private property that is created by the provisions of a teacher's contract and the policies of the respective school board.
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A Ghanaian grandmother who claimed she had wanted to stop his grandson from sucking his fingers has finally burnt his left thumb. The granny identified as Aunt Owusuah is said to have accused the boy of cultivating an unhealthy habit of sucking his fingers which resulted in burn bruises. Speaking to My News Gh, a neighbor who heard the poor boy crying confirmed the incident saying: ‘His
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota activists are using the Super Bowl spectacle to speak out against police brutality, racism, corporate greed and other issues.
Several rallies are planned this week, including a march outside U.S. Bank Stadium just before Sunday's game.
One group called Take a Knee Nation is holding a conference against police violence. The Minneapolis area has seen several police shootings, including the killings of Philando Castile and Justine Ruszczyk Damond.
Mel Reeves says the group is building on the movement begun by professional athletes who refused to stand for the national anthem at games, and is using that to educate people about racism and the right to protest.
Jess Sundin, organizer for another rally against racism and corporate greed, says it is important to use the opportunity to call for change.
Police and fire officials are conducting a joint investigation into a fatal structure fire early Monday morning, according to a news release. A man was found dead inside a home at 1901 S.W. E St. after a fire was reported about 7:53 a.m., the release said.
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Main Street Port Clinton is pleased to announce that Downtown Improvement Grants are available for downtown businesses and building owners. The focus of the Downtown Improvement Grant is to provide financial support to downtown business owners and downtown property owners to improve their property, positively influence economic growth, and enhance aesthetic appeal.
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Jamie Vardy serves the final game of his three-match ban and will sit out Leicester's trip to Middlesbrough.
Christian Fuchs could return for Ben Chilwell at left-back with Foxes manager Claudio Ranieri expected to shuffle his squad after Saturday's 1-0 win over West Ham.
Riyad Mahrez and Islam Slimani will play their final game before leaving for the African Nations Cup with Algeria while Daniel Amartey and Jeff Schlupp are due to link up with Ghana next week.
Netflix now has 98.75 million subscribers, and the company anticipates it will pass 100 million subscribers this weekend.
The streaming service announced the upcoming milestone in its Q1 2017 earnings report today, but Q1 was not a big growth quarter for Netflix. The company missed its own growth estimates by about 250,000 subscribers as it lost some momentum abroad.
Netflix reported $2.64 billion in revenue and $0.41 earnings per share for the fourth 2016 quarter. Analysts expected about the same — about $2.64 billion in revenue and $0.37 earnings per share.
AN APPEAL for volunteers to help raise training dogs has been launched.
Canine Partners in Fareham is looking for people to take on the role of being a ‘puppy parent’ – helping the young pups through the early months of training and socialising with others.
The volunteer’s job is to teach them the necessary skills which will develop the dogs to become a canine partner – where they help people with hearing difficulties with their day-to-day lives.
For more information about how to get involved or to volunteer, people can email puppyoffice@caninepartners.org.uk.
The United States conducted an airstrike Monday in Somalia against Al-Shabaab, said Navy Rear Adm. John Kirby, Pentagon press secretary.
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GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (AP) — A man killed in a shootout with Bureau of Land Management officers in western Colorado killed two people and wounded five others at a bar in Colorado Springs 25 years ago.
The Mesa County Coroner’s Office said Tuesday that 67-year-old Eugene Herbert Baylis died of multiple gunshot wounds.
The Gazette reports that he was acquitted in the 1993 shootings after his attorneys argued he fired in self-defense after a motorcycle gang member shot him in the face earlier with a pellet gun.
Authorities say two BLM rangers were checking on a van parked on BLM property near Grand Junction Sunday when Baylis fired at officers, hitting one in his protective vest. The other officer returned fire, killing Baylis.
The Daily Sentinel reports the BLM hasn’t provided an update on the wounded officer.
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The first time Deirdre Larkin laced up to go for a run back in 2009 she managed only a few steps. Despite a lifetime of inactivity and being a 78-year osteoporosis sufferer, her determination paid off. Now, at 85, she’s run countless races and has just broken a world record by a whopping 20 minutes! How does 97-year-old Charles Eugsters keep his fit and lean body looking like that of a man half his age? Carte Blanche meets old people with bodies that defy their chronological age. What is their secret to longevity?
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Many may know that Dean suffered two strokes back in December due to a physical abnormality. Where there should be two vertebral veins carrying blood into the brain, Dean only has one, and it is 80-90% blocked due to its shape. This, unfortunately, caused three more strokes in the last week.. Testing has determined that he is an excellent candidate for a stent to be placed in the narrow vertebral vein, and with this surgery, his continued heart healthy diet and medications, doctors hope this will keep him out of the woods. This is scheduled for Monday morning and, while we are thrilled with this “answer”, we still covet your prayers for Dean and the family at this time. In the impending weeks, he will be at home resting and recouping from surgery.
A social activist today moved the Delhi High Court seeking a direction to the Centre to approach the International Court of Justice (ICJ) for release of Kulbhushan Jadhav, the Indian national on death row inPakistan.The petition sought direction to the Ministry of External Affairs and the Ministry of Home Affairs to approach the ICJ for providing consular access to Mr Jadhav, saying the former Navy man has not only been illegally detained by Pakistan but also wrongly awarded capital punishment.Petitioner Rahul Sharma also said that the Pakistan military has failed to provide fair trial to Mr Jadhav.On April 10, the Pakistan army chief had confirmed the death sentence awarded to Kulbhushan Jadhav, 46, by a Pakistani military court.The petition, which is likely to come up for hearing tomorrow, sought direction to the authorities for securing release of Mr Jadhav.It said government should also issue protocol for release of Indians abducted or kidnapped in other countries.
WASHINGTON, April 10 U.S. President Donald Trump will meet with about 20 chief executives Tuesday including the heads of General Motors Co, IBM Corp, Wal-Mart Stores Inc, Tesla Inc, BlackRock Inc and Blackstone Group LP as he works to gain support for administration priorities.
The business leaders from a variety of sectors also will confer in small groups with five cabinet secretaries about administration priorities on the budget, transportation, environment, education and commerce. It would be the latest in a series of meetings Trump is holding with business leaders as he seeks to gain traction for administration plans for corporate tax reform, boosting infrastructure and cutting federal regulations. (Reporting by David Shepardson; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
Nearly 50 children of all ages participated in the Batesville Public Library Americana Parade Monday morning. There were tricycles, bicycles, scooters and walkers. The participates and their rides were decked out in red, white and blue with flags, balloons and even streamers. The Batesville Police were on hand to paste Jr. Officer badges on each participant. Riding in her princess vehicle was Mylee Kate Drummond. Photos by Myra Bean
Sherry Tutor (right) was ready to ride. See more photos in the Photo Gallery.
Local mother of five talks about losing everything in house fire
Darneshia Williams, a 36-year-old mother of five, talks about losing everything in a house fire in Fariview Heights. Since Friday, she and the youngest four children have been staying in a room at the America's Best Value Inn, provided by the Red Cross.
NEW YORK (AP) — A former New York prosecutor who illegally wiretapped phones in a love triangle gone bad has been sentenced to prison.
Tara Lenich was sentenced on Friday to a year and a day by a federal judge in Brooklyn. The extra day qualifies her for credit for good behavior that could reduce her stay behind bars.
The 42-year-old Lenich pleaded guilty last year to obtaining the illegal wiretaps on the cellphone of a police detective with whom she was having an affair and on the phone of a colleague.
Federal prosecutors had sought a two-year sentence for Lenich. They say her scheme damaged the reputation of the Brooklyn district attorney’s office and betrayed the public trust.
Lenich’s attorney says she’s thankful for the lesser sentence.
A woman making a long-planned trip with her parents and young son says Spirit Airlines kicked the family off the plane when she didn’t immediately stop breast-feeding the 2-year-old, who was restless after a long delay.
Mei Rui, a concert pianist and cancer researcher, says she asked for a few minutes to let her son fall asleep in her arms while the plane was still at the gate in Houston and other passengers were walking around.
A Spirit spokesman disputed the woman’s account on Monday. He said Rui repeatedly failed to follow flight attendants’ instructions to buckle her son into his seat after the plane’s door was closed.
The spokesman says Rui told crew members they would have to drag her off the plane while she recorded them.
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A teen girl was struck by a vehicle as she crossed a street in a marked crosswalk Sunday night in east Las Vegas.
Las Vegas Metro police said the unidentified 15-year-old girl was crossing East Bonanza Road, near Honolulu Street, at 9:38 p.m. when she was struck by a 2006 Chrysler 300. The Chrysler was traveling west on Bonanza Road.
The driver of the Chrysler, 18-year-old Hannah Burks, failed to stop after hitting the girl and fled the scene, police said. Officers added that Burks also failed to notify police.
The victim was transported to University Medical Center with serious injuries.
Officers later located Burks using the home address listed on the Chrysler's registration. Burks was arrested for hit and run charges.
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April 10 United Continental Holdings Inc :
* United Continental Holdings Inc - UAL's march 2017 consolidated traffic (revenue passenger miles) increased 3.0 percent
* United Continental Holdings Inc - March consolidated capacity (available seat miles) increased 3.4 percent versus march 2016
* United Continental Holdings Inc - UAL's march 2017 consolidated load factor decreased 0.3 points compared to march 2016
* United Continental Holdings - co now expects first-quarter 2017 consolidated passenger unit revenue to be approximately flat compared to q1 of 2016
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Dartmouth graduate transfer Evan Boudreaux is transferring to play basketball next season at Xavier.
Boudreaux, who averaged 17.5 points and 9.5 rebounds his final season at Dartmouth will have two years of eligibility remaining.
“I want to have the ability to go to the NCAA Tournament,” said Boudreaux, during a phone conversation with FOX19 NOW. “I want to have the ability to play a significant role in that.”
Boudreaux visited campus during the Crosstown Shootout and said he was blown away by the atmosphere of the game.
“What (Xavier) has coming in next year, I feel like I fit really well with the team and will have the opportunity to really contribute," Boudreaux said.
A 6-foot-8 power forward, Boudreaux will help XU soften the blow of losing Sean O’Mara and Kerem Kanter after this season. Boudreaux led Dartmouth in scoring and rebounding each of his two seasons.
He’ll be on campus this coming summer and will be eligible to play starting in the 2018-19 season.
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SANTA MONICA, Calif. (AP) - Actor Anthony Anderson will host the second annual NBA Awards.
The show honoring the league's top performers will air June 25 on TNT from Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California. The league MVP, defensive player of the year, rookie of the year and lifetime achievement awards will be handed out, among others.
Anderson, the star of ABC's "black-ish," is an NBA fan who frequently attends games in Los Angeles. He has previously hosted the NCAAP Image Awards and BET Awards.
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In this Feb. 6, 2014 file photo, Chase Iron Eyes, an attorney and American Indian activist on the Standing Rock Reservation, is seen in Fort Yates, N.D. Iron Eyes, accused of inciting a riot during protests against the Dakota Access oil pipeline, says he has no qualms about taking the case to trial, even though he could face more than five years in prison if convicted. Trial has been scheduled early next year in North Dakota.
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You know the song, but do you know how it was written?
Massachusetts native Katharine Lee Bates was in Colorada teaching the summer of 1893.
The 24-year-old was part of an outing to the summit of Pikes Peak, inspiring her to write a poem. The group took a train, a horse-drawn wagon and mules.
It was at the top of the mountain when the words came to her.
“It was then and there that the opening lines of ‘America the Beautiful’ sprang into being,” Bates wrote.
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TOKYO, April 12 Western Digital Corp has warned Toshiba Corp that splitting off its chip unit prior to a planned sale of the business violates their joint chip venture contract.
Western Digital, which operates a chip plant with Toshiba in Japan, said the split-off is "very serious breach of joint venture agreements," according to a letter sent by the California-based company to Toshiba and seen by Reuters.
The objection is likely to complicate the sale of the prized unit - the world's second-biggest producer of NAND chips which Toshiba has valued at around $18 billion.
Toshiba, which expects to book an annual net loss of 1 trillion yen ($9 billion) for this business year on a writedown at nuclear unit Westinghouse, has said it is selling most or even all of the chip business to help cover the charges and create a buffer for future losses that threaten the conglomerate's future. (Reporting by Makiko Yamazaki; Editing by Edwina Gibbs)
The Big Lake City Council, following the swearing in of new council members, voted unanimously to pull the paving contract for South Railroad Street from Jensco Construction.
The company had failed to keep up with the timeline provided in their contract for the paving of the street, and were in a phase called liquidation and damages since March 6.
During that period Jensco was paying the City of Big Lake $500 per day in damages for being in breach of contract.
Canada’s top female curlers will be “hurrying hard” in St. Catharines this week for the Scotties Tournament of Hearts. This will be the first time the competition will be held in the Niagara area.
There is plenty on the line for the 15 teams competing in the tournament. The winning team will represent Canada in the Women’s World Championship in Beijing, China. All 10 provinces and 3 territories will be represented in the tournament, the first time that has ever happened in the tournaments history.
“If they medal at the worlds then they are automatically into the Olympic trials in Ottawa.” Doug Geddie, Curling Canada.
The sport has grown since being officially added to the Olympics in 1998 and two years ago more than half a million Canadians tuned in to watch the Scotties.
Curling Canada says over 60% of tickets for the opening and closing day have been sold. The tournament kicks off this Saturday and runs until next weekend.
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — A Massachusetts police department is investigating a Facebook comment by an officer who wrote "Hahahaha love this" in response to a story about a car crashing into counter-protesters at a white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, killing one person and injuring at least 19 others.
Springfield Police Commissioner John Barbieri says he received a complaint about the comment Sunday and opened an internal investigation.
Officer Conrad Lariviere wrote in response to the violence: "Hahahaha love this, maybe people shouldn't block road ways."
In a Facebook interview with Masslive.com, Lariviere says he's a "good man who made a stupid comment."
Democratic Mayor Domenic Sarno says: "There is no place for this in our society, let alone from a Springfield Police Officer."
An Ohio man is charged with second-degree murder and other counts over the crash.
Do you have a spare dollar (or two) this holiday season? Well, then you can name the Virginia Zoo’s newest lion cub.
The Virginia Zoo is holding a contest of sorts through December 22.
Basically, a $1 donation counts toward one name submission.
The zoo says it is donating all of the money from the contest to the Pride Lion Conservation Alliance.
Send your best name ideas to the zoo at this link!
The zoo will be announcing the cub’s name on Facebook Christmas morning.
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It's the holidays, which means more parties and entertaining guests. TV personality Giuliana Rancic spoke with Grace about "Sip and Snack" meals, an alternative to big holiday meals.
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Neil Jukes believes his side need to improve following their latest defeat.
The Centurions suffered a fifth straight loss as they went down to Hull FC 24-10, a result that saw them move further adrift of the top eight.
Jukes was left frustrated with his side’s inability to convert chances.
“I thought we created enough chances but couldn’t get the ball down,” he said.
“We need to get a little bit better across the board. It has been a tough few games and we lost Micky Higham with a hamstring injury, which didn’t help.
“We are probably at our peak in terms of being busted but I still fancied us with the side we got out there. We are not a million miles away but we lacked quality as and when we needed it.”
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Authorities say evacuations are under way in Northern California after a house fire spread to surrounding homes.
The East Bay Times reports the fires began late Monday with a single fire at a two-story house under construction in the hills east of Oakland.
Firefighters with the Oakland Fire Department were battling blazes as embers rained down on million-dollar homes in the surrounding streets.
No word was immediately available on any injuries.
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Some Oakland firefighters were in Southern California, helping battle the fifth-largest wildfire in state history.
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The University of Mississippi has announced the Landshark will replace Rebel the Bear as the school's official mascot.
Ole Miss chancellor Jeff Vitter announced the change on Twitter and said in a release the school will still keep the Rebels nickname:
According to Mississippi's athletic website, origins of the Landshark date back to 2008 after the football team posted a 9-4 record and beat Texas in the Cotton Bowl. It was the program's first winning season in five years.
Former Rebels linebacker Tony Fein coined the term "landshark" during that 2008 season, according to the website. He died at 27 years old in 2009 as the result of a drug overdose and previously served as an Army Ranger during the war in Iraq.
Rebel the Bear has been Ole Miss' official mascot since 2010. Landshark received an overwhelming 81 percent of the vote in a student-government poll that prompted Vitter to consult with various groups before making the decision to make Landshark the new school mascot.
The song comes from the group's "Prevail II" album and Kobra celebrated the success of the new music video with these comments, "Our new music vid for 'Velvet Roses' is out and we couldn't be more stoked!
This is, across the board, one of the band's most favorite vids we've ever made. High impact, pure rock adrenaline packed with our sense of humor. In a world so full of sh*t, it feels great to not take everything so seriously and let the moment run wild. I hope we inflict some serious smilage!" Watch it here.
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TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Victims and witnesses in criminal domestic violence cases in New Jersey can now testify by closed-circuit television under a new law enacted by Republican Gov. Chris Christie.
But experts and lawmakers say the measure could face legal challenges. The legislation passed the Democrat-led Assembly and Senate without any opposition and puts New Jersey in a class with at least one other state to allow television testimony from witnesses of any age. Delaware enacted a similar law in 2015. New York is also currently considering similar legislation. Other states allow such testimony for minors. Experts predict the law could face a legal challenge because of the constitutional right of defendants to confront their accusers. But the law’s backers say the law allows for public viewing and cross examination.
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CHICAGO — Max Strus scored a career-best 24 points and grabbed seven rebounds as DePaul beat Illinois-Chicago 65-55 on Saturday afternoon.
Strus scored 12 of his team’s 29 first-half points and the Blue Demons (5-4) were up by three at the break.
Tre’Darius McCallum sank a 3-pointer to start the second half, sparking a 12-2 run capped by a Strus 3 and DePaul led 41-28 with 16:05 to go. UIC cut it to 57-51 with 4:28 remaining but couldn’t get closer.
Eli Cain added 14 points, eight rebounds and eight assists for the Blue Demons and McCallum chipped in 11 points.
The team averaged 42 per cent shooting from the field compared to 31 per cent for UIC. DePaul also had a 42-34 rebounding edge.
Dominique Matthews led the scoring for the Flames (3-6) with 13 points. Tai Odiase added nine points with five rebounds and six blocked shots.
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Justin Bieber just messaged the gym that I work at and asked who I was hahahaha WTF pic.twitter.com/mktcdB1iDP — Jessi (@jessicagober) August 9, 2017
Pop star Justin Bieber got rejected by a girl he was pursuing on social media.The 23-year-old pursued a girl on Instagram after seeing a video of her shaking her hips in workout attire. However, she posted a photograph with her boyfriend, turning down Bieber, reports aceshowbiz.com.Bieber tried to get the girl's name by sending direct messages to the Instagram page of the gym where she worked."Who is that girl? In ur latest post?" Bieber wrote to the gym that posted her video.The girl named Jessica Gober posted a screen shot of the direct message on her Twitter."Did this actually just happen... lmao. Justin Bieber just messaged the gym that I work at and asked who I was hahaha WTF," she captioned the image.Later, she posted an image with her beau and captioned: "I've got everything I need right here."
A schoolgirl who sparked an international hunt after she left the UK for Poland has been found.
Serena Alexander-Benson, 13, is in the country with her mother, Scotland Yard said, and police are investigating whether any crime has been committed.
The teenager left the Wimbledon home where she lives with her father at around 7.50am on May 25, apparently on her way to school.
Major news outlet like NBC, CNN, ABC, and MSM are very unhappy covering the mass shooting stories; the so-called "journalists" are paid bonuses for stories about Trump that generates ads revenue, shooting stories don't make the same amount of income as people don't stay to engage but rather obtain information. On Trump articles, people engage generating the most revenue to the outlets.
Here are the rumours doing the rounds on Monday, April 17.
Are Chelsea and Manchester United about to go head-to-head again - this time for a player?
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The state of Tennessee has filed a lawsuit against the federal government over the refugee resettlement program.
The lawsuit, which was filed Monday by the Tennessee General Assembly, argues that the refugee program is forcing the state to spend money on additional services, such as health care and education.
The suit asks that the refugee resettlement program be shut down until the federal government pays Tennessee all the costs it incurs as a result of the program. State Attorney General Herbert Slatery III declined to file the lawsuit on behalf of the lawmakers. The suit was filed by the Thomas More Law Center for free.
Gov. Bill Haslam last year declined to sign a resolution passed in the Legislature that demanded the state file the lawsuit.
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Counter-terrorism police are working with officers in Wiltshire investigating a "major incident" in Wiltshire which has left two people in a critical condition after being exposed to a mystery substance, the Metropolitan Police said.
The pair, in their 40s, are believed to have attended a church event hours before they were found unconscious in a property in Muggleton Road, Amesbury, on Saturday.
It is around eight miles from where former Russian spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia were poisoned with a nerve agent in March, but it is not thought that the individuals are linked in any way to Russia or to the Skripals.
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc on Monday said it has taken a 17.5 million share stake in Synchrony Financial and shed its investment in the financial services company's former parent, General Electric Co.
NEW YORK: Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc on Monday said it has taken a 17.5 million share stake in Synchrony Financial and shed its investment in the financial services company's former parent, General Electric Co.
In a regulatory filing detailing its U.S.-listed stock holdings, Berkshire said it owned about US$521 million of Synchrony shares as of June 30.
It also reported no holdings of GE, after having reported a roughly US$315 million stake as of March 31.
Investors follow Berkshire's stock holdings closely to determine what has won or lost Buffett's favor. Smaller equity investments at Berkshire are normally made by Buffett's deputies Todd Combs and Ted Weschler.
(Reporting by Jonathan Stempel in New York; Editing by Phil Berlowitz)
Archer tries to find out who killed his partner, but accidentally gets in bed with Mother, a notorious L.A. crime boss.
Wed, May 30: Nova Scotia is remaining tight-lipped about the future of its relationship with the company tasked with maintaining the government’s online services, including a provincial website that has remained offline for the past 55 days.
The band's publisher Warner/Chappell Music sought to be repaid legal fees worth $613,000 as well as other fees, totalling $793,000, after successfully proving the band did not copy Spirit's track Taurus for the opening riff of Stairway To Heaven.
This week, Judge Gary Klausner ruled that Warner/Chappell Music was not entitled to legal fees and other costs because the copyright lawsuit against them was not frivolous.
The judge added that the lawsuit had enough merit to go to trial and there was no evidence the plaintiff "harbored nefarious motives." Read more here.
Police: Man who stabbed woman dies after officer shooting
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — A man who police say they shot because he refused to drop a knife after stabbing a pregnant woman in a North Carolina home has died from his injuries.
Fayetteville Police spokesman Sgt. Shawn Strepay said 40-year-old Lemuel Bunn had an arm around his 34-year-old girlfriend's neck and was holding a knife when officers arrived around 9 a.m. Tuesday.
Strepay said officers demanded Bunn drop the knife several times and one fired when he kept holding the weapon.
Strepay said in a statement the woman remains in the hospital and the condition of her unborn child isn't known.
The officer who shot Bunn is on administrative leave as the State Bureau of Investigation investigates the shooting.
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DEVELOPMENT APPROVED: The Islamic symbol of the star and crescent.
THE PRESIDENT of the Islamic Society of Gladstone says today's decision by the council to grant development approval to the Gladstone Islamic Centre proves Australia, and especially the Gladstone region, is an "inclusive society".
"It does neither discriminate (against) any person or a group based on religion or ethnicity, nor (does) it pay heed to any baseless propaganda," Mohammad Uddin said.
Mr Uddin said the Muslim community was very excited by the council's decision regarding the development.
"We are planning to arrange an 'Islamic Open Day' soon to clarify any further queries people may have about Islam and (the) Gladstone Muslim community," he said.
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Two people were taken to hospital after a fire on Birmingham Street in St. John's on Monday. A man and a woman were cooking with hot oil on Birmingham Street when the fire broke out around noon.
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Elijah Brown made two free throws with 17 seconds left as New Mexico defeated Boise State 78-73 in the Pit on Tuesday night.
Iowa State quarterback Jacob Park will not play against No. 3 Oklahoma on Saturday for undisclosed medical reasons.
The school announced Friday that Park is taking a leave from the team to work through personal health issues. He remains a member of the squad.
Iowa State coach Matt Campbell is not certain of a timeline for Park's return, and said he cannot discuss issue. Campbell said Iowa State is focused on "supporting one another in difficult times."
Park has completed 62 per cent of his passes and has nine touchdown passes and five interceptions this season.
April 6 Superloop Ltd :
* Aarnet,Google, Indosat Ooredoo, Singtel, Subpartners, Telstra entered agreement to build new international subsea cable system
* Agreement with Alcatel Submarine Networks to build new international subsea cable system that will connect Singapore, Indonesia and Australia
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SAN DIEGO — A man wearing a black bandana over his face robbed a San Diego market, authorities said Monday.
It happened at 7:24 p.m. Sunday at the Division Market at 5402 Division Street, said San Diego police Officer John Buttle.
The man held two store employees at gunpoint and demanded cash, Buttle said. He took an unknown amount of cash and ran from the store.
No injuries were reported, the officer said.
The suspect was identified as black or Hispanic, wearing a gray sweatshirt with red sleeves, a red hat and the black bandana covering his face.
The "30 Rock" actress shows off a much more feminine side on the April 2010 cover of "Esquire" but they wanted even more sex appeal she says.
"I got an e-mail [from Esquire] with a list of the potential setups," explains Tina of the shoot. "My e-mail back was like, Well, I need to decline being handcuffed to a bed. I won't straddle anyone. I won't make out with a cop... If I were a young single model, they would be appropriate, but, you know, I'm a mom. And my kid's going to find this someday. I don't want to be handcuffed to a bed in Esquire. What are you nuts?... I got to get my kid into kindergarten. I guess that's more of a Montessori way of learning, when they handcuff you to things."
Tory MPs are reportedly set to tell Theresa May to sack Boris Johnson
Many Tory MPs are reportedly dismayed by the Foreign Secretary’s recent conduct – and want Mrs May to display her willingness to exert discipline.
The issue is set to be raised at next Wednesday’s meeting of the executive of the party’s 1922 Committee.
Speaking to the Guardian, one member said: “There is a general feeling that there is support for her there, but I do think she needs to do a major reshuffle, and if she does not act to sack Boris and to bring some new people on board, she has a problem.”
Another added: “Some people are saying, ‘impose some discipline, show that you can sack some people’ and I think she has the authority to do that.”
It comes as Tory party chairman Grant Shapps makes clear his desire for Mrs May to step down as party leader.
Eight people have been taken to hospital in serious condition after the van they were travelling in crashed head-on with a bus carrying 41 students and four adults as it was going back to Hamilton.
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Police charge ex-boyfriend in death of Missouri woman
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Authorities say a 32-year-old man has been charged in the stabbing death of his former girlfriend, whose body was found in a wooded area in a park.
The Kansas City Star reports that Jared M. Witthar of Independence faces second-degree murder and armed criminal action charges in the death of 35-year-old Theresa Christman. The body of the mother of four children was discovered March 20 inside Sheffield Park in Kansas City, Missouri.
It was not clear whether he had an attorney yet.
Prosecutors allege in court documents that Witthar stabbed Christman several times on March 15. Police found a knife at the park and detectives used DNA on its handle to link Witthar. Blood on the blade belonged to Christman.
Traces of her blood were also found inside her car.
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Our hospital source just kept repeating: "There are almost zero antibiotics, no surgical gowns, no internal sutures, no gauze, no hypertension meds, no chemotherapy. Hospitals don't have bed sheets, food or water."
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Rogers City hosted Mio Tuesday night and meant business. It was close in the 1st quarter but the Hurons went on a double digit run to finish out of the 1st half plus won the rebound battle. Rogers City defeats Mio 50-27.
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. - Pink Floyd fans will be packing the Fillmore Miami Beach at Jackie Gleason Theater on Friday, June 15th for a night of hits from their favorite band!
Brit Floyd is playing a tribute tour celebrating 45 years of "The Dark Side of the Moon"!
Fans will get to hear every cut from the classic album, along with many other Pink Floyd hits!
The show starts at 7 p.m.
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Former President Barack Obama snapped a photo of former first lady Michelle Obama as she posed on the top deck of a yacht where the couple and celebrity friends spent Friday morning off the island of Mo'orea, in the South Pacific.
[Thomas Sanladerer] is at it again: testing all of the 3D-printer filaments that are fit to print (with). And this year, he’s got a new and improved testing methodology — video embedded below. And have a search for “filaween2” to see what he’s reviewed so far. There’s some sexy filaments in there.
We really love the brand-new impact strength test, where a hammer is swung on a pivot (3D printed, natch), breaks through the part under test, and swings back up to a measurable height. The difference in swing height reflects the amount of energy required to break the test piece. Sweet physics.
[Thomas] ran a similar few-month-long series last year, and we’re stoked to see it return with all the improvements. Here’s to watching oddball plastics melt!
Aaron Rodgers lead the Packers into Dallas to face Dak in Zeke in the 2016 playoffs, and what followed was an instant classic.
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ORMOND BEACH, Fl. — A judge denied bond to two women who police say are the Batman Robbers.
The women were arrested Sunday in connection with a series of armed robberies committed by a person wearing a Batman mask, Ormond Beach police said.
Officers said they found the women, 33 year old Wateka Thomason, with the short hair and 31 year old Cassandra Raffa, with the long hair, sleeping in a black Honda Civic in a Walmart parking lot.
Thomas was arrested on charges of robbery and felony theft. Raffa faces charges of principle to robbery and principle to felony theft.
Police believe the women were connected to incidents that took place at a 7-Eleven and a Kangaroo Express gas station, according to the report.
Both women were booked in the Volusia County Jail. A judge ruled Monday that the women will remain jailed on no bond.
An investigation is ongoing.
KENNEWICK, WA - A familiar face to our viewers here at NBC Right Now has announced that she's running for office.
In Columbia Park in Kennewick this afternoon, former NBC Right Now anchor, news director, and general manager Christine Brown announced plans to take on Republican Dan Newhouse and represent Washington's Fourth District in Congress.
"The number one issue is health care," Brown said. "We've had this period of time, we've had several years now where we've had health care and you know what? People like it. They see all the benefits that it provides for their lives to be healthier and happier and now there's the threat that that's going to be imploded and taken away."
Brown will be running as a democrat against the republican Representative Newhouse in the August 2018 primary.
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Where an unemployment compensation claimant requested that his benefits be backdated to the date of a work-related injury, the request must be denied because the claimant did not seek reinstatement during the statutory time period. “In the absence of special circumstances, the first sentence of paragraph 28-33-47(c)(1)(vi) specifies one year as the period in which an ...
Joseph Paul Szajkowski, 30, is considered "armed and dangerous," according to a Tuesday statement from Anchorage Police Department spokeswoman Renee Oistad. He is wanted on two arrest warrants for failure to appear during open felony cases against him from last year in Anchorage and Palmer.
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Pakistan is still mulling Afghanistan’s recent overtures, including an invitation that Pakistani prime minister visit Kabul.
Analysts widely see the offer as a good sign, underscoring that dialogue between the two often uneasy neighbors is key to defeating militants on both sides of the border.
Pakistan, however, says it wants to consult the country’s political and military leadership before accepting Afghan President Ashraf Ghani’s invitation.
The invitation follows a visit last weekend to Kabul by Pakistan’s National Security Adviser Nasser Janjua and also last month’s offer by Ghani of unconditional talks with the Taliban.
The Taliban have not responded yet.
Pakistan’s foreign ministry spokesman Moahmmad Faisal said on Tuesday the country’s political and military leaders are carefully considering the invitation in order “to prepare a brief for the prime minister.”
April 24 (Reuters) - Sosei Group Corp:
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A clip has emerged of a woman who used a stick to clear floral wreaths laid at the site in front of the law courts which has become a shrine to assassinated blogger Daphne Caruana Galizia.
Her actions had prompted a social media outcry from supporters of the murdered journalist.
The woman had been stopped by the police - but apparently gave a plausible reason for her actions, insisting that it was a misunderstanding and that she was trying to tidy up. However, the video which emerged on Facebook on Friday captures the women pulling flowers and the photo of Ms Caruana Galizia down off the monument.
Former Nationalist Party general secretary Paul Borg Olivier wrote on his Facebook wall on January 26: "Saw the lady myself also arguing with the police that the messages and flowers should be removed. 'Neħħu dan l-imbarazz minn hawn' ” ('Remove this rubbish from here')
Summer is here, but instead of the slow time things are just getting started in Mississippi. Antonio and Will talk about the latest in the Rebel Rags lawsuit, what comes next in Ole Miss’ unfolding NCAA process and the MLB Draft for both the Rebels and Mississippi State.
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Verizon did not disclose the performance characteristics of its 5G residential service but said it will provide unprecedented wireless speeds for Internet access.
Verizon estimates the market opportunity for initial 5G residential broadband services to be approximately 30 million households nationwide. The company also noted that the 5G residential rollout will not have a material impact on Verizon’s consolidated capital expenditures in 2018. CAPEX is expected to be consistent with the past several years.
Gulf Coast residents are bracing for a blast of wind, heavy rain and rising water as Tropical Storm Nate threatens to reach hurricane strength before a weekend landfall.
The National Hurricane Center on Friday issued hurricane and storm surge warnings for southeast Louisiana and the Mississippi and Alabama coasts. The storm is forecast to dump 3 to 6 inches of rain, with isolated totals of 12 inches.
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards declared a state of emergency and mobilized 1,300 National Guard troops. Some are heading to New Orleans, where summer storms have exposed problems with the city's pumping system.
Mississippi officials are providing sandbags in the state's three coastal counties. The storm threatened to disrupt one of the coast's biggest annual tourist events, the "Cruisin' the Coast" auto show.
A public meeting is scheduled in Farmville on Tuesday, June 5th at 6pm in the council chambers of the Farmville Town Hall. The Town Hall meeting will allow all residents of the Town of Farmville an opportunity to discuss their concerns on Fire and EMS service delivery with the study team in an open forum. Farmville Town Council requested the Virginia Fire Services Board to undertake a study of fire and emergency medical services within the Town of Farmville. The study will be reviewing several areas of responsibility within the town’s fire and rescue services in order to maximize opportunities for improvement and overall enhance the quality and coordination of Fire and EMS service delivery to its citizens.
Video preview of new Ride Along episode
WWE has released the following video preview of the newest episode of Ride Along that airs tonight on WWE Network after RAW, featuring Brian Kendrick and Jack Gallagher.
New Hardys shirt released
WWE has released a new t-shirt on WWE Shop for RAW Tag Team Champions The Hardys. Matt Hardy posted the following on Twitter on Monday about the new t-shirt:
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What could be the biggest fight in combat sports history was made official today.
UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor will meet unbeaten boxing legend Floyd Mayweather in a boxing match on Aug. 26 in Las Vegas.
Following the announcement, UFC President Dana White, Mayweather Promotions’ Leonard Ellerbe and Showtime Sports’ SStephen Espinoza held a conference call with media members to talk about how the monumental and historic crossover fight.
Check out the media call in the video above.
And for more on the UFC’s upcoming schedule, check out the UFC Rumors section of the site.
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — The University of Nebraska-Lincoln will continue to train state child welfare workers under a renewed agreement with a state agency.
The university announced Monday that it has won a $12 million award from the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services to prepare newly hired child welfare workers.
The university’s Center on Children, Families and the Law has partnered with the state since 1987. The new award extends the program for three years, with the possibility of an additional two years.
Eve Brank, the center’s director, says child welfare workers serve a critical role of caring for many of the state’s most vulnerable children. Child and family services specialists serve as caseworkers for children and families that need intervention because of abuse and neglect.
10th suspect arrested in death of teen killed in gang attack
NEW YORK (AP) — A tenth suspect has been arrested in the death of a 15-year-old New York City boy who was slashed in the neck with a machete outside a Bronx bodega.
Police on Tuesday announced the arrest of 26-year-old Gabriel Ramirez Concepcion hours after charging a ninth suspect in the June 20 death of Lesandro Guzman-Feliz.
Concepcion and 29-year-old Diego Suero are charged with murder, manslaughter and gang assault.
Information on their lawyers wasn't immediately available. No telephone numbers were listed for them.
Guzman-Feliz, known as "Junior," dreamed of becoming a police officer, and his death shocked the community.
His funeral last Wednesday ended with several hundred people chanting "Justice for Junior!" as pallbearers dressed in Yankees jerseys loaded his casket into a hearse.
Police established a scholarship in his honor.
Dec 12 (Reuters) - Australian shopping center company Westfield Corp on Tuesday said it sought a trading halt for its shares on the Australian Securities Exchange ahead of an announcement on a potential transaction.
The company said it was in discussions with unnamed parties for a “potentially significant corporate transaction”, without divulging further information.
Westfield said it expects to make a related announcement on Thursday. (Reporting by Susan Mathew in Bengaluru; Editing by Chris Reese)
"Fortress's excellent track record speaks for itself, and we look forward to benefitting from its leadership, broad-based expertise and world-class investment platform," SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son said in a statement. For SoftBank, this opportunity will immediately help expand our group capabilities, and, alongside our soon-to-be-established SoftBank Vision Fund platform, will accelerate our SoftBank 2.0 transformation strategy of bold, disciplined investment and world class execution to drive sustainable long-term growth."
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March 19 (Reuters) - Sonoco Products Co:
* SONOCO PRODUCTS CO - ‍INTRODUCED ITS NEW 20/20 VISION TARGETS​
* SONOCO PRODUCTS CO - 20/20 VISION TARGET OF GROWING ANNUAL REVENUE TO GREATER THAN $6 BILLION​
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The body of a Florida man who jumped into the Housatonic River was found on Wednesday evening.
Stratford Police Capt. Frank Eannotti said Wednesday that police recovered the body of Tarvares Harris. Police said Harris went missing shortly after midnight on June 7 after he crashed his sport-utility vehicle into the Washington Bridge and then jumped from the bridge into the water. Police and firefighter dive teams from Stratford and other towns spent several days looking for Harris.
Police were investigating what caused Harris to jump from the bridge.
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Haniger went 2-for-4 with a double, a solo home run and two runs in a loss to the White Sox on Monday.
Haniger has now gone deep in four straight games, racking up eight RBI over that torrid stretch. The blazing hot outfielder has hit in six straight overall, pushing his average from .255 to .324 over that span.
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Finalists have been named by the Iowa Beef Industry Council and the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association for theand a location in Kossuth County made the list.The Wrangling Grace Café in Bancroft is one of 10 finalists after nearly 9,200 nominations were received. The number of votes each restaurant received determined the 2018 Top Ten restaurants.Nominations were taken from Monday, Feb. 12 to March 12.All the restaurants making the cut will be visited by anonymous judges who will evaluate the burgers based on taste, appearance and proper doneness.The winner will be announced May 1.
The Federal red snapper season has been re-opened and starts Thursday, ending on Labor Day. Tim Isbell ttisbell@sunherald.com
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump will be meeting with the families of the victims of a Texas school shooting during a visit to the state Thursday.
White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders made the announcement at the White House briefing Wednesday.
Eight students and two substitute teachers were killed during the shooting at Santa Fe High School on May 18.
The president will be traveling to Houston and Dallas on Thursday.
The fire began was reported about 3 p.m. in the 11600 block of Oak Tree Way, northeast of the roundabout at 116th Street and Shelborne Road, according to Firefighter Tim Griffin, Carmel Fire Department's public information officer. He said the fire apparently began in an attached garage and spread to the house's attic, and occupants escaped the house safely.
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In a 4 to zero vote, the Henderson County School System approves random drug testing for certain groups of students. Any middle or high school student who participates in sports, extra-curricular activities or any student who drives to school will be eligible for random drug testing.
That means these students could be randomly selected, at any time, starting in the 2017-2018 school year.
The estimated cost of the program is between $18,000 and $22,000 annually. Board members expect an average of 576 drug screens per year.
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MOSCOW (AP) - Final Russian election results: Putin wins 4th presidential term with 76.6 percent of vote, his highest score ever.
Sikich LLP, a leading professional services firm specializing in accounting, technology and managed services, has announced Newton, Massachusetts and Naperville, Illinois as the venues for its next Enterprise Resource Planning Comparison events. The half-day event will be held on May 18, 2017 and June 1, 2017 at the Boston Marriott Newton and Sikich Headquarters in Naperville, respectively.
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Best Activities For Summer Thrill Seekers In PittsburghThe city may not be the first place that comes to mind when one thinks of thrill-seeking activities, but it does have some great fun to offer those of you who may want to get the adrenaline going over the weekend.
Fabulous knock-out views from this single level home located in a quiet, gated neighborhood. Entertaining is a breeze with the open kitchen, great room, and dining room, adjacent wet bar, and sliding door to the backyard. Master suite with large bath, walk-in closet and exercise or sitting room is split from other bedrooms. 3 additional bedrooms in the main home along with private office plus bonus or game room. A separate casita off the courtyard is a relaxing retreat for guests. Large 3.5 car garage is practical with plenty of storage. Outdoors, enjoy a peaceful covered patio, refreshing pool and soothing spa, along with gas firepit--all while enjoying spectacular McDowell Mountain views and the peaceful privacy of this incredible home.
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What’s the best thing about watching Sunday’s big game? If your favorite team’s not playing, it’s certainly not the football! In that case, the best thing is the FOOD!! With half-time coming in a close second.
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LONDON, May 2 (IFR) - HSBC has hired Henry Werkmeister from Citigroup as head of institutional sales for Germany and Austria for its global markets business.
Werkmeister will start on June 1 and replace Bernd Stotzka, who is retiring at the end of June.
HSBC Germany said on Tuesday Werkmeister will be based in Düsseldorf and report to Jan Wilmanns, its deputy head of markets, and Marwan Dagher, head of EMEA institutional sales.
HSBC said Werkmeister has been Citigroup's head of fixed income sales for Germany and Austria for institutional clients since 2012. He started his career with Deutsche Bank. (Reporting by Steve Slater)
Vieira was recalled from Triple-A Tacoma on Monday.
Reliever promotions don't normally justify much fanfare, but an exception can be made for Vieira, who has routinely hit triple digits on the radar gun during stops at Double-A Arkansas and Triple-A Tacoma this season. While the 24-year-old hasn't been able to use his premium heat to generate as many strikeouts (45 in 47.2 innings in the minors) as one would expect, his raw skills alone give him a chance to eventually make a major impact at the back end of the Mariners bullpen. It's not expected that he'll be ticketed for high-leverage duties right away, however, as Vieira will first have to prove he's worthy of a spot on the active roster before manager Scott Servais turns to him in key situations.
The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to the Election Commission of India (ECI) and the Centre over plea seeking cancellation of nomination papers of any candidate contesting election in two constituencies simultaneously.
Earlier, the apex court had sought reply from the Election Commission and the Centre in the matter.
A petitioner has filed a PIL seeking to declare nomination papers of any candidate contesting election from more than one constituency as null and void.
As per Section 70 of the Representation of Peoples Act, if a person is elected to more than one seat in either House of Parliament or in the House of the Legislature of a state, then, unless within the prescribed time he resigns from all but one of the seats by writing under his hand addressed to the Speaker or Chairman, as the case may be, or to such other authority or officer as may be prescribed, all the seats shall become vacant.
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Beaverton Police Department is asking the public’s help in locating a man who went missing on Friday.
Malik James Gomes, 22, was last seen walking away from his residence in Beaverton and has not been seen since around 10 a.m. on Friday.
Gomes is described by police as 5 feet 10 inches tall, 190 pounds with black hair and brown eyes.
He was last seen wearing dark clothing, according to police.
Police said there are mental health concerns with Gomez and he has lived in a group home.
If anyone has seen Mr. Gomes or has information regarding his location please call Beaverton Police at 503-629-0111.
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Hastings Lifeboat Station raised just over £770 during a truly cracking Easter Event on Saturday (April 15).
Visitors enjoyed some amazing cakes, tried their luck on the tombola and lucky dip and were treated to some first-rate entertainment from singing group Now and Then.
Easter event at Hastings Lifeboat Station. Sophie North SUS-170415-142424001
Meanwhile younger visitors enjoyed meeting the Easter Bunny and taking part in a hotly-contested Easter Bonnet Competition.
The organisers would like to thank all the volunteers who helped to make the day such a success.
Pictures by Justin Lycett.
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Easter event at Hastings Lifeboat Station. Singing group Now and Then. SUS-170415-142356001
New Delhi: Many countries are actively helping India in the war against terror, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday.
Addressing the nation from the Red Fort on India`s Independence Day, Modi thanked these countries but did not name them.
"India`s stature in the world is rising. The world is with us in fighting the menace of terrorism. I thank all the countries actively helping us," he said.
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Nine people, including five children, were hurt in a crash near 14th Street and Thomas late Sunday afternoon, officials said.
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Joe McClean's film, The Drama Club, was made available on VOD yesterday from Leomark Studios. ScreenAnarchy has been given an exclusive clip to share with you per chance it entice you to check out the drama for yourself. We have also included the trailer below.
It’s been twenty years since they met in their high school drama club, but the teenage romances, egos, and quarrels are lying just beneath the surface waiting to prove themselves once again. Touching on topics from male/female double standards, to politics, to LGBTQ and race relations, the group grows more this weekend than in the last two decades. In a twisted maze of ex-lovers, old grudges, and new spouses, the friends are thrown down a rabbit hole of alcohol-fueled bad decisions.
Local and area military veterans may soon have a new organization to help address their needs. The leaders of several organizations will be meeting at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Texarkana Veterans Administration Outpatient Clinic on Realtor Road to discuss organizing what is tentatively designated as the Texarkana Community Veterans Engagement Board.
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BLACK MOUNTAIN, N.C. (WSPA) — A girl who was hit by a vehicle on Highway 70 has died, hospital officials say.
Mission Health said in a statement that caregivers are providing support and care to the family of 6-year-old Israel Wilson.
Black Mountain police received the call just before 7:30 p.m. Friday, according to an incident report.
The girl was hit by a westbound vehicle after she reportedly ran into traffic.
Police haven’t released the driver’s name or additional details about the crash.
Israel’s grandmother, Melissa Edwards, spoke on the family’s behalf in the hospital statement:
“Israel was our angel and was so loved. She had the most incredible smile and loved to dance and twirl and sing in her own special way. Israel was a kindergartner at Estes Elementary in the PEP program and would spend hours on her iPad learning and studying many languages.”
The hospital said the family honored Israel’s legacy through organ donation.
Police officer who killed man stabbing woman not charged
FAIRFIELD, Ohio (AP) — A prosecutor says a police officer who fatally shot a man while the man was stabbing a woman in an Ohio home will not face any criminal charges.
Butler County's prosecutor said in a statement Tuesday that a grand jury determined no charge was warranted against Fairfield police Officer Bryan Carnes. Authorities say Carnes fired several shots at 37-year-old Logan Williamson as Williamson stabbed Michelle Henry June 22 in Fairfield.
Williamson died at the scene. The 37-year-old Henry died at a hospital in the Cincinnati suburb.
Prosecutor Michael Gmoser (MOH'-zur) said Carnes "did his duty."
Police records show officers were called to the home last year on a domestic violence report and Williamson was arrested for attacking Henry. The records also show Henry accused Williamson of trying to poison her.
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To celebrate 20 years on the corner of Brady Street and Arlington Place, Hi Hat Lounge will throw a daylong, street-wide block party on Saturday Sept. 2 from 1-10 p.m.
Local bands and DJs will perform. Lakefront Brewery will be on hand to tap rare beers. There will be an old fashioned contest, along with local vendors, food tents and more.
The full outdoor music lineup is below:
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NEW DELHI: Shares of Central Bank of India slipped over 2 per cent in early trade after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) placed the lender under prompt corrective action which puts restricts on banking activities such as from lending, hiring and expanding branches.The scrip was trading 2.02 per cent down at Rs 99.60 around 9.55 am (IST). Shares of the bank opened at Rs 101.90 and touched a high and low of Rs 101.90 and Rs 97.60, respectively, in trade so far. Benchmark BSE Sensex was up 20.29 points, or 0.07 per cent, at 31,176.20 at around the same time.On the BSE, 16.43 lakh shares were traded on the counter so far as against the average daily volumes of 68,000 shares in the past two weeks.The stock had hit a 52-week high of Rs 125 on May 22, 2017 and a 52-week low of Rs 76.35 on November 28, 2016.Shares of Central Bank of India had underperformed the benchmark equity index over the past one month till June 14, 2017, falling over 11 per cent compared with the BSE Sensex 3.21 per cent increase.
MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, FLA. (WSVN) - Drivers on the Palmetto or Dolphin Expressways may see a lot of activity on the tarmacs of Miami International Airport, Wednesday morning, but it will only be a drill.
MIA is conducting the full-scale emergency drill from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
The drill will test emergency crews and their ability to respond to a major incident.
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A 22-year-old Deckerville man was charged with child abuse for allegedly abusing an 11-month-old.
The incident happened on Jan. 31 in the Peck area, the Sanilac County Sheriff's Office said.
Derek Paehlig has been arrested in connection to the case. He was arraigned on Feb. 2 for first-degree child abuse and second-degree child abuse.
He remains in the Sanilac County Jail on a $500,000 bond.
A preliminary examination is scheduled for Feb. 20.
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Love the Earth is part of pre-Valentines program offered by Menlo Spark
Diane Bailey, who is Executive Director of Menlo Spark, let us know about a fun art project called “Love Your Earth” her organization sponsored yesterday at the Boys & Girls Club in the Belle Haven neighborhood of Menlo Park as a prelude to today’s Valentine celebration. She emails:
“[The] BGCP has been integrating environmental themes into some of their programs.[Yesterday] Jonathan Hooker, with support from David Cruz, led students through an art project creating little 3-D paper Loraxes. We talked to the kids about the story of the Lorax and what it means to Love the Earth, ­clean up trash outside, recycle, save water, protect habitat for the animals who live in it and also us humans. The kids were great about sharing their ideas too.”
Photos courtesy of Menlo Spark
Keenum will start in Week 15 against the Bengals, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
The rumors about Teddy Bridgewater taking the job went quiet the past month as Keenum continued to play at a high level. Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer made it clear that one bad outing won't cost Keenum the job, as Sunday's 31-24 loss in Carolina was preceded by eight consecutive victories, with five of those coming against teams that currently own winning records. Keenum threw two picks and lost a fumble in Sunday's loss, but he also tossed a pair of touchdowns while accounting for 320 yards of offense (40 on the ground).
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Our cartoonist analyses a week during which crowds flocked to watch big names in action, got bored by half-time and turned to making paper aeroplanes
Harden had 26 points (8-16 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 6-9 FT), 17 assists, six steals, and one rebound in 35 minutes during Monday's 130-123 win over the Pelicans.
Harden matched his career high in assists and swiped a season high in steals. Furthermore, he took over as a scorer down the stretch, canning trey after trey to help put the Pelicans away. It's probably safe to assume that the calf discomfort Harden was recently experiencing is no longer bothering him.
The 66-year-old Illinois man who opened fire early Wednesday on members of Congress practicing for a charity baseball game, raged against President Trump and once singled out House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, who was wounded in the attack. "Here's a Republican that should lose his job, but they gave him a raise,'' James T. Hodgkinson allegedly wrote in a 2015 post to his Facebook account, referring to the Louisiana congressman. The message was accompanied by a cartoon depiction of Scalise
The Junction City Commission sitting as the Land Bank Board of Directors, meets Tuesday at 7:45 p.m. at 701 North Jefferson.
They will elect a chair and vice chair, and discuss the marketing of land bank lots.
Junction City has numerous vacant housing lots available for development on the west side of the city.
March 30 Dazhong Transportation Group Co Ltd
* Says 2016 net profit up 9.16 percent y/y at 558.85 million yuan ($81.15 million)
* Says it plans to issue up to 2.0 billion yuan ($290.40 million) bonds which can be exchanged for Guotai Junan Securities shares held by the company
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KEVIN RUSHWORTH TIMES FILE PHOTO/POSTMEDIA NETWORK. The High River Legion #71 hosted its third annual variety night on June 9. Bill Moran, Sheri Brake and Craig Blakney perform folk and country songs during the showcase. Numbers included "Steal Your Heart Away," by Fleetwood Mac and "Feeling Good Again" by Robert Earl Keen.
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US appeals court rules in monkey case that lawsuits can't be filed claiming animals have copyrights to photos
Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Robbie Ray throws during the third inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Tuesday, April 24, 2018, in Philadelphia. Derik Hamilton AP Photo
Romanian state-owned airline Tarom will order five Boeing 737 MAX aircraft after it recently added four Boeing 737 NG planes to its fleet through a dry-lease contract.
Boeing 737 MAX is part of the latest generation of aircraft produced by American group Boeing. It comes in several sizes and it’s not yet sure what size will Tarom go for.
The Romanian company has reoriented towards the American group as it is trying to streamline costs by going with a single producer, local Digi24 reported.
Tarom recently sold its last two Airbus aircraft of the three it bought in the early 1990s. A newly-established Armenian airline bought the two Airbus 310 planes for EUR 5.5 million.
However, the acquisition of the five new Boeing aircraft will not take place immediately. Meanwhile, the company wants to lease 13 smaller aircraft, with 70 to 120 seats, for regional flights.
Romanian airline Tarom leases two new Boeing aircraft for its fleet
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London International Boat Show Opens Friday
The excitement is building around the London Boat Show 2017. The show opens this Friday 6th through until the 15th Jan 2017 and we would like you to join us to view this years line-up.
New to the show is the stunning 630 motor yacht from Prestige along with the 680 and 560.
For the first time in London, visitors to the show will be able to view the impressive new Sense 57 from Beneteau alongside the Oceanis 45, 41.1 & the new 38.1.
From the Beneteau Power stable comes two Swift Trawlers, the 30 and 44 as well as the Gran Turismo 40.
Contact us now for more information or to book an appointment to view any of the models shown below: +44 (0)2380 450000.
The father of 24-year-old University of Cape Town student and inventor Nkosinathi Nkomo has ruled out suicide for his son's mysterious death.
Nkomo died last week after falling off from the balcony of his fifth-floor apartment at the Upper East Side Hotel, according to police.
Speaking on the sidelines of his funeral service in Orlando East, Soweto, his father yesterday Moses Ndimande said Nkomo didn't have to kill himself.
"He didn't owe anyone anything. He had no debts or a bond that he was struggling to pay. The truth will come out one day as to what really happened on that fateful day," Ndimande said.
Another family member, who wished to remain anonymous, said she hoped the alleged video clip rumoured to have captured his brutal death would surface and that justice would be served.
Mourners at the Seventh Day Adventist Church described the deceased as a humble person, full of joy, jokes and love.
Nkomo shot to prominence after inventing a water purification system to address Cape Town's water crisis.
About The Chris Ellis Centre
The Chris Ellis Centre is a day centre, run by Age UK Medway, which provides a range of services and stimulating activities for older people in the area. Activities can include bingo, quizzes, chair-based exercises and computer sessions. Services offered can include assisted bathing, laundry and hairdressing. Information and Advice is also available at the centre, by drop-in or appointment. Topics covered include benefits, pensions, housing, aids and adaptations, residential care, and local services or social groups.
To celebrate #NationalCheeseballDay…let’s sing some good ol’ fashioned “CHEESEBALL-oke!”
Can YOU guess the songs Joe’s singing…with a mouthful of CHEESEBALLS?!?
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Relations between Russia and Belarusian have deteriorated significantly in 2016. The destiny of a number of integration projects managed by the Kremlin are under question.
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Pennsylvania's highest court has ordered a judge to free rapper Meek Mill on bail while he appeals decade-old gun and drug convictions.
The Supreme Court directed a Philadelphia judge who had jailed him to immediately issue an order releasing him on unsecured bail.
Mill was sentenced in November to 2-4 years in prison for violating probation.
Mill issued a statement saying his five months in jail have been "a nightmare" and thanking all his supporters.
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A team of lawyers and public relations consultants had waged an all-out battle to get him freed on bail.
Prosecutors say they believe Mill should get a new trial because of questions raised about the credibility of his arresting officer.
Labour are calling on the Government to instate a public bank holiday if England were to win the World Cup, Jeremy Corbyn’s spokesman has said.
While the Labour leader remains cautiously optimistic about England’s prospects, his spokesman added that a one-off public holiday should be granted in the event that Gareth Southgate's men pull-off the historic achievement.
Speaking to reporters following Prime Minister’s Questions on Wednesday, they added: "The World Cup is a very special international competition.
“It's something that brings people together on a very large scale and we need recognition of that and recognition of the importance of football in the country.”
The spokesman added that Mr...
Mary Lois Bush, 91, of Alton, passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2018, at United Methodist Village in Godfrey.
Visitation will be 10 a.m. until service at noon Friday, June 1, at Elias, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home in Alton. Burial will follow at the Short Cemetery in Alton.
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Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras described the power interconnection of a group of Cyclades islands – including Syros, Tinos, Paros and Ios – with Greece’s mainland grid, a linkup he formally launched on Monday on Syros, as "a project of historic significance."
Tsipras argued that linking the electricity networks via underwater cables will save money in energy production, ensure the sufficiency of supply to those islands, and have a favorable environmental footprint. Myconos is next in line.
Another major highway in metro Atlanta has been closed, this one because an underground gas leak caused the fast lane to buckle.
DeKalb County spokeswoman Sarah Page says the pavement on Interstate 20 buckled in the HOV lane Monday morning, several miles southeast of downtown Atlanta. All westbound lanes are closed until further notice.
WXIA-TV reports the large bump in the interstate is about 3 feet high.
It’s the second time a major highway in the Southeast’s largest city has become defective in the past few weeks. A large fire allegedly set by a man smoking crack cocaine caused overpass on Interstate 85 to collapse a few miles north of downtown Atlanta on March 27.
Each car is handmade, says Andy Palmer, Aston Martin president & CEO, talking to CNBC's Phil LeBeau about the company's newest convertible, and weighing in on Brexit and whether the automaker intends to go public.
HELSINKI (AP) — A Swedish think tank says South Korea’s arms sales hit record levels last year, pushed by the continuous military threat from North Korea, complicated relations with China and a government decision to increase domestic arms production.
The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, or SIPRI, said Monday that arms sales by South Korean companies in 2016 stood at $8.4 billion, up 21 percent from the previous year.
SIPRI researcher Aude Fleurant said Seoul has been developing its own arms production since the 1970s to reduce dependency on foreign suppliers because of “threat perception in the region,” and the results are now being seen.
The report said said the world’s 100 biggest armaments groups sold weapons and weapons systems worth $375 billion in 2016, up 2 percent from 2015.
Myles Turner had 23 points and 12 rebounds to lead the Indiana Pacers to a 117-104 victory over the Orlando Magic on Sunday. Paul George added 19 points for the Pacers , who have won two straight after a season-worst four-game losing streak last month.
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COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Denmark's prime minister says a letter from President Donald Trump accusing Danes of not spending enough on NATO has "a unilateral focus on military spending as a percentage of the gross domestic product on defense."
Ahead of a July 11-12 NATO summit, Trump sent letters to several NATO allies demanding they boost their defense spending.
In an email Wednesday to The Associated Press, Danish Prime Minister Lars Loekke Rasmussen said he "was not surprised by the letter" where Trump wrote "the United States is increasingly unwilling to ignore the European failure to meet shared security commitments."
After Russia annexed Ukraine's Crimean Peninsula in 2014, NATO allies agreed to stop cutting defense budgets and start moving toward a goal of devoting 2 percent of GDP to defense within a decade.
Apple’s team knows its silicon — probably why Google’s been poaching SoC engineers from Cupertino — and that proof is in the pudding for the new 10.5-inch iPad Pro.
That tablet and the newly-refreshed 12.9-inch model have both been updated with the Apple A10X Fusion chipset, comprising a six-core CPU and a 12-core GPU. We know that an Apple A chip already puts out big benchmark numbers beyond Qualcomm‘s and MediaTek’s dreams, but what are we really working with in this Fusion fission?
Well, developer Michael Louviere took a little GeekBench 4 run with his iPad Pro 10.5 and posted his results to Twitter.
The 4GB of RAM is certainly an impressive spec, but the original 12.9-inch iPad Pro had that.
The biggest eye-poppers here are the scores, especially when compared to the first iPad Pro-grade A-chip, the A9X. Single-core measures have jumped up about 20 percent to above 3,900 while a multi-core run produced a score of 9,387 — a 71 percent drubbing from the previous generation.
Daimler AG sign is pictured at the IAA truck show in Hanover, Germany, September 22, 2016. REUTERS/Fabian Bimmer/File Photo
FRANKFURT Daimler (DAIGn.DE) said on Tuesday it was investing a double-digit million euro amount into AutoGravity, a smartphone-based vehicle leasing and financing app as part of a broader push by the carmaker to build a digital platform for financial services.
Car buyers in the United States can use AutoGravity to find tailored buying and leasing offers.
AutoGravity features multiple vehicle brands and models, and enables various financial services providers and automotive manufacturers the opportunity to offer vehicle financing and leasing via smartphone.
(Reporting by Ilona Wissenbach; Writing by Edward Taylor; Editing by Maria Sheahan)
Still riding the success of his record-breaking KOD album, J. Cole has more deep content for the kids to stream.
Starring Kevin Hart and directed by Cole & Scott Lazer, this conversation starter will definitely be trending for the next few days.
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Visitors to Melton over the next few days may find a festive surprise waiting for them.
Christmas angels, sitting on a bench or suspended from a post have been placed in different locations around town, with an invitation to a Carols by Candlelight Service on Sunday.
The servive will start at 6pm in the United Reformed Church, followed by mince pies and refreshments.
The angels have been knitted by the church’s Knit and Chat group in the hope that they will be gathered together at the church, with their f inders, to celebrate the joy of the Christmas story.
The U.S. Army All-American Bowl is Jan. 7 in San Antonio (1 p.m. ET, NBC), featuring 101 of the nation’s top players.
Throughout the fall, USA TODAY High School Sports has provided coverage of the Selection Tour presented by American Family Insurance as each player received his honorary jersey at his school. As the game draws near, we will be highlighting a number of players we will be watching during practices and the Army Bowl with video highlights from our partners at Hudl.
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Position: Wide receiver
School: Trinity Christian (Jacksonville, Fla.)
College: Florida State
247Sports ranking: No. 7 wide receiver, No. 48 overall
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This Nov. 20, 2016 photo released by Alabama Tourism Department, shows a building that will be used for a Harper Lee museum in her hometown of Monroeville, Ala. A group is looking at ways to lure more tourists to the city, which served as a model for the fictional town of Maycomb in Lee's books "To Kill a Mockingbird" and "Go Set a Watchman."
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Cash 5' game
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Indiana Lottery's "Cash 5" game were:
02-04-05-12-22
(two, four, five, twelve, twenty-two)
Estimated jackpot: $95,000
Mike Tirico's going to be busy talking football on NBC this fall.
The network announced Monday that Tirico will be the full-time play-by-play announcer for Notre Dame football, replacing Dan Hicks. He'll pair up with Doug Flutie in the booth.
Tirico did three games in 2016 as he shifted over to NBC from ESPN.
Tirico also will be calling NFL games on Thursday night.
In addition to his football duties, Tirico also will be the primetime host of the Winter Olympics next February, taking over for Bob Costas. That job will prevent him from working this year's Super Bowl, though, which just happens to be on NBC.
Tirico currently lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Prince Harry is helping to reopen a London staple! The 32-year-old royal visited Borough Market on Thursday morning to help officially announce that the popular tourist destination was open for business once more after the horrific London terror attack on June 3 that took place both in the market...
Civil rights icon and TV commentator Rev. Al Sharpton was in Sacramento on Wednesday, May 23, 2018, to meet with the California Legislative Black Caucus to discuss the police shooting of Stephon Clark, as well as the NFL's national anthem policy
The Hendrickson Genuine Parts equalizing beam now comes with a patented rotating bar pin end bushing to support easier installations.
The new feature allows installers to adjust the pin’s angle to match the axle pinion angle.
The rotating bar pin bushing uses the same rubber and bonding as the standard end bushing, and the rotating bar pin will lock into place once under load. It all helps to eliminate the inner bushing wear, the company says.
The equalizing beam itself is made of a high-strength steel, and is identical to the one used in production, complete with the robotic welds.
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TORONTO -- Mayor John Tory says he plans to discuss Toronto's lagging rental supply, a vacant property tax and the lack of real estate data when he meets Tuesday with the federal and Ontario finance ministers.
The meeting between all three levels of government was arranged earlier this month in an effort to address soaring house prices in Canada's largest city.
Last week, the head of the Bank of Canada warned of growing speculation in the Toronto housing market and said a correction there could reverberate in other parts of the country.
Provincial Finance Minister Charles Sousa is expected to address the issue in his budget next week after dropping hints that he will aim to tackle speculation.
The provincial Liberal government is facing growing pressure to do something to address housing affordability in the Greater Toronto Area, where the average price of a detached house hit $1.21 million last month, up 33.4 per cent from a year ago.
CARICOM Chairman and President of Guyana, David Granger, has said the community is deeply distressed at the violence which broke out in Dominica following a public meeting on Tuesday, February 7.
“CARICOM recognizes the right of citizens to engage in peaceful protest. However, the Community condemns the vandalism which resulted in the destruction of private property and businesses,” Granger said in a statement.
He stated that CARICOM urges all “to act with restraint and maintain the orderly and peaceful society to which Dominicans and the wider Community are accustomed.”
CARICOM is a grouping of 20 countries consisting of 15 Member States and five Associate Members. Dominica is part of CARICOM.
On February 7, violence engulfed Roseau following a public meeting by opposition parties which demanded the resignation of Prime Minister, Roosevelt Skerrit, and his cabinet because of their governance style.
OSHAWA — Ontario’s police watchdog is investigating after a 26-year-old man was injured in a car crash in Oshawa.
The Special Investigations Unit says Durham Regional Police tried to stop a vehicle around 1 a.m. Wednesday in the Dundas St. and Thickson Rd. area.
The vehicle ran into a tree at King St. W. and Thornton Rd., seriously injuring the driver. He was taken to Oshawa General Hospital for treatment.
Durham police say Kyle Watt, of Oshawa, was charged with impaired driving, exceed 80 mg of alcohol, fail to stop for police, and street racing.
The SIU has assigned forensic investigators and a collision reconstruction specialist to the case.
Anyone with information is asked to call the SIU at 1-800-787-8529.
The SIU is an arm’s-length agency that probes cases of death, serious injury or alleged sexual assault involving police.
Forty weeks down and only 12 to go for the year of 2017. Highlights this week include; Ferrari 458 Speciale, BMW M4 DTM Champion Edition, Ferrari Red BMW M4, Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Black Series and Legacy Edition combo, GAS Ford GT500 Super Snake, Bentley Continental SuperSports, Mercedes-Maybach S600 and the stunning LaFerrari Aperta at the Cape Town waterfront.
Kendall Jenner and Paris jackson are proving you can wear your favorite Coachella outfits on the streets just in time for summertime! Short Crop Tops, Sheer Dusters and and Embellished Hair is what we’re discussing on this Coachella version of Trending Topics!
ILLINOIS (WAND) – A law signed by Gov. Bruce Rauner will look to help sexual assault victims find closure.
Senate Bill 189 takes away deadlines for people to come forward about assault and seek charges. A release from State Senator Scott Bennett’s office points out victims sometimes don’t come to terms with what’s happened to them until state limitations run out.
“Survivors of these heinous crimes should be able to come forward when they are ready to seek justice,” Bennett said. “Arbitrary deadlines should not prevent victims from seeking closure. I am pleased the governor stood with victims and signed this important piece of legislation into law.”
Attorney General Lisa Madigan and State Senator Scott Bennett (D – Champaign) are behind the law. It passed both the Illinois legislature without any protest. It is active as of Monday.
× Pat Robertson is recovering after suffering a stroke
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (AP) — Televangelist Pat Robertson is recovering after suffering an embolic stroke.
In an online news release, The Christian Broadcasting Network, which Robertson founded, says he was rushed to the nearest stroke center Friday after a family member recognized the onset of symptoms.The release says that within minutes of receiving clot-busting drugs, Robertson was awake, responsive and able to move all his limbs.
The Virginia-based network says 87-year-old Robertson is alert and expected to make a full recovery.
In addition to founding The Christian Broadcasting Network, Robertson hosts its flagship show “The 700 Club.”
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STR: Europe hotel pipeline for May 2017
LONDON -- STR's May 2017 Pipeline Report shows 167,543 rooms in 1,074 hotel projects Under Contract in Europe. The total represents a 15.3% increase in rooms Under Contract compared with May 2016.
Under Contract data includes projects in the In Construction, Final Planning and Planning stages but does not include projects in the Unconfirmed stage.
Europe reported 77,360 rooms in 487 projects In Construction for the month. Based on number of rooms, that is a 21.3% increase in year-over-year comparisons.
Four European countries reported more than 5,000 rooms In Construction:
Indiana man convicted of neglect in 5-year-old boy's death
MARTINSVILLE, Ind. (AP) — A central Indiana man had been convicted of neglect and conspiracy to commit murder in the death of his girlfriend's 5-year-old son who had special needs.
A jury in Morgan County returned the verdict early Wednesday in the case against Steven Ingalls Jr., who authorities say suffocated Brayson Price in November 2016 and intentionally caused the child to overdose on medication. Sentencing is June 26.
Investigators who examined the Mooresville man's phone say they discovered internet searches, including "I want to kill my autistic child," ''painful ways to die" and "most painful torture."
Ingalls' defense wanted jurors to not be emotionally swayed by evidence and to look at whether he had responsibility in the death.
Brayson's mother, Meghan Price, is awaiting trial on neglect and conspiracy to commit murder charges.
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In addition to practicing law, Flynn has held various rolesin state politics, from membership on Hillary Clinton’s financial committee inthe 2008 presidential election to serving as co-chair for John Kerry’s 2004presidential primary campaign in Wisconsin. He will discuss his new novel, Bernie Weber and the Riemann Hypothesis,at Boswell Book Co. at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 7.
Family members say Tyran Beckless didn't wake up Saturday morning at the home he shared with his mother, father, 5-year-old brother and 1-year-old sister.
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April 25 (Reuters) - Bharti Airtel Ltd on Wednesday approved the merger of Indus Towers Ltd with Bharti Infratel Ltd.
The merger ratio involves 1,565 shares of Bharti Infratel for every 1 share of Indus Towers share, the company said in a statement. here (Reporting by Vishal Sridhar in Bengaluru; Editing by Gopakumar Warrier)
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Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has included Olivier Giroud’s ‘scorpion’ goal in Arsenal’s 2-0 win over Crystal Palace as one of “the top five” strikes of his 21-year reign.
Thierry Henry and Dennis Bergkamp goals are among Wenger’s favourites but he said, “this will be the Giroud goal”.
He added: “Technically it’s not impossible but you must have that reflex. The cross didn’t come ideally and Olivier did something special.”
French forward Giroud said his strike owed much to “maximum luck”.
A swift counter-attack ended with Giroud flicking an Alexis Sanchez cross from behind him over his shoulder and into the goal, via the crossbar, with his left heel.
The goal broke the deadlock as Arsenal moved into the top three with a comfortable home win.
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× Gunman robs McDonald’s during breakfast-time crime
HENRICO COUNTY, Va. — Police are looking for a gunman who robbed a McDonald’s restaurant in Henrico County.
A man with a gun walked into the restaurant, located at 5106 9 Mile Road, at about 10:30 a.m. Friday.
He displayed the weapon and took money from the fast food restaurant, according to a Henrico Police spokesperson.
No shots were fired during the robbery and no one was hurt.
The gunman, who was described vaguely by police as a black male, was last seen running towards the back of the fast food restaurant.
Witnesses can send news tips and photos here.
Anyone with information about the crime can call Crime Stoppers at 804-780-1000.
The body of an man, suspected to have drowned, was this afternoon fished out of a trench at Hadfield Street, Georgetown.
Dead is 53-year-old Jeffrey McEwan of Norton Street, Lodge, Georgetown.
Based on reports received, the man’s body was found at about 13:50hrs by passers-by.
The man who once resided in Sophia, Greater Georgetown was described by family members as an alcoholic who did odd jobs in the area.
A relative told INews that the man has been identified as mentally unstable for some time since he had set his Sophia house on fire a few years ago.
McEwan was reportedly last seen this morning wandering in the Hadfield Street area.
While the police suspect that he might have drowned, foul play was not ruled out since there are several marks of violence about his body.
An investigation has been launched into the 53-year-old’s death and his body is presently at the Lyken’s Funeral home awaiting a post mortem examination.
JAMES CITY COUNTY, Va. (WAVY) — A road in James City County has been shut down because of a tractor-trailer that is “stuck.”
County officials said on Twitter Monday morning that the stuck tractor-trailer was blocking both sides of Ironbound Road.
Officials says motorists should use an alternate route if they need to travel in the area.
Stay with WAVY.com for the latest traffic updates.
Before the big event on Saturday, members of the St. Patrick's Day Parade Foundation ring the closing bell at the Nasdaq MarketSite
Ant McPartlin is stepping down from his currentTV roles for the "foreseeable future" and will re-enter rehab after his drink driving arrest.
About Community Cafe Bridgend
Community Cafes are part of the Community Companions Befriending Project. The cafes allow older people, who may be isolated or housebound, to enjoy company and refreshments in a relaxed setting. They are open to anyone over the age of 50. Older people can attend on their own, with friends, family or their befrienders and enjoy getting out of the house, meeting new friends and taking part in activities. There are often talks on relevant topics, such as benefits, or on hobbies and pastimes. People attending the cafe help to decide what activities should take place.
The Salt Lake Tribune) Congresswoman Mia Love speaks with Kristine and Gene Hughes, two of the three original founders of Natures Sunshine at a 45th anniversary celebration at the company headquarters in Lehi Tuesday April 11. The Salt Lake Tribune) Congresswoman Mia Love speaks with Kristine and Gene Hughes, two of the three original founders of Natures Sunshine at a 45th anniversary celebration at the company headquarters in Lehi Tuesday April 11. Utah's members of Congress offered their prayers and support for a Louisiana congressman and others shot by a gunman in a ballpark just outside Washington on Wednesday. Utah's members were not at the scene of the shooting.
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Podcaster Alex Laughlin left a job earlier this year as a social media editor at a Washington, D.C., newspaper and took a pay cut to become an audio producer in New York City.
“The time came for me to make a decision of what my next move was,” she said. “And I was like—well, I like D.C. but I think there’s a lot more opportunities in New York,...
Rachel Greene Wells and Eugene Quintin, Jr. of Milton announce their engagement.
Eugene G. Quintin, Jr. and Rachel K. Greene Wells, of Milton, together with their children, Gabrielle Aubrie and Harper, are pleased to announce their engagement.
Eugene is the son of Helen and Steven Woodworth, of South Rygate and Eugene Quintin, Sr., and Martha Crawford of Swanton. Rachel is the daughter of Robbin Greene and Jerome Wells of Highgate.
Eugene is a 2006 Blue Mountain Union High School. Rachel graduated from Missisquoi Valley Union in 2013.
They are planning a fall wedding in September of 2020.
A rider in the Isle of Man TT has been airlifted to hospital after being involved in a collision with a course car at the Ballacrye section.
The practice session – for Superbike/Superstock/Supersport machinery – was red flagged after 10 minutes. First reports were of a tree being set on fire at the Churchtown area, which required the fire brigade to enter the circuit.
Following this, another occurred involving a course car that was attending the initial incident on track. Ballacrye is at mile 17 on the TT's mountain course, with Churchtown a few miles down the track towards Ramsey.
The official Isle of Man TT account tweeted:
The Saskatoon Blades introduced their new head coach Mitch Love on Wednesday at SaskTel Centre.
Love was an assistant coach with the Everett Silvertips for the last seven seasons. Love was also a player with the Silvertips.
The Blades finished the 2017-18 season at 35-33-3-1 and missed the playoffs for the fifth-straight year.
The warm weather is starting to set in, but that doesn't mean it's going to be sunny and bright.
If you're going to be stuck inside over the summer due to the rain, you might as well have something decent to watch.
As always, Netflix has your back.
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - Gansu Huangtai Wine-Marketing Industry Co Ltd
* Says American Best Corportion has filed a lawsuit against the co, claiming return of rental expense of 10 million yuan and related fees, with Wuwei City Intermediate People’s Court
Source text in Chinese:goo.gl/sWCQ6V
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Almost half of World Heritage Sites designated for their importance to nature are threatened by the illegal wildlife trade, a report has warned.
Poaching, illegal logging and fishing and trafficking of rare species are plaguing 45 per cent of the world's most precious natural areas, the report from conservation charity WWF said.
From Tanzania's Serengeti to Ecuador's Galapagos Islands, rare and endangered species are threatened by the illegal wildlife trade, which is estimated to be worth £15 billion globally, according to the report.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Senate's top leader says it's "premature" to tout President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize in pursuing a peace deal with North Korea.
But Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell chuckled as he mentioned the "chagrin" it would cause the Nobel committee to award Trump the world's most coveted diplomatic prize.
The Republican senator made the comments this week to WHAS-AM in his home state of Kentucky.
U.S. and North Korean officials are continuing talks aimed at salvaging a summit between Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. McConnell says the U.S. should always be "skeptical" when dealing with North Korea, but says it's good that Trump and Kim could meet.
Marvin Bagley III, the consensus top recruit in the nation, commits to Duke after reclassifying to the 2017 class. Time Sports
April 24 (Reuters) -
* ROYAL BAFOKENG PLATINUM LTD: BOOKRUNNER SAYS ORDERS BELOW ZAR 22.50 RISK MISSING; BOOKS CLOSE AT 6PM UK / 7PM SA Further company coverage:
Department of Human Services employees said they are optimistic about the future and hope the walkout continues to open doors for state employees.
NEW YORK, April 6 Renaud Laplanche, who abruptly stepped down as CEO of LendingCLub Corp in May, has launched a new online lender called Upgrade, the company said on Thursday.
San Francisco-based Upgrade has raised $60 million in equity and convertible notes from a large group of venture capital investors including Union Square Ventures, Ribbit Capital, as well as large Chinese online lender CreditEase and Silicon Valley Bank, the startup said. (Reporting by Anna Irrera; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
× Silver Alert issued for missing 70-year-old nonverbal Oklahoma woman
OKMULGEE, Okla. – A Silver Alert has been issued for a missing 70-year-old Oklahoma woman.
Martha Bryant was last seen around 8:35 p.m. on Monday at Mission and Kennedy in Okmulgee.
Bryant was wearing a blue gown with white tennis shoes.
Officials said she is nonverbal.
If you have any information on her whereabouts, contact the Okmulgee Police Department.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Lazard Ltd:
* LAZARD ASSET MANAGEMENT HIRES INTERNATIONAL EQUITY VALUE TEAM
* LAZARD ASSET MANAGEMENT - ANNOUNCED EXPANSION OF ITS INTERNATIONAL EQUITY PLATFORM WITH ADDITION OF A NEW TEAM Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
While Chloe and Lucifer search for a serial killer who is targeting couples in love, Pierce stumbles upon a connection to a murder he solved in 1958.
With Colorado Springs running into some wet weather in Nashville, Matt Garza’s rehab assignment was shifted to Class A Wisconsin where the Timber Rattlers were opening a series in Clinton, Iowa in a Midwest League matchup with the Lumber Kings.
Garza, who has been sidelined since suffering a strained right groin in his final spring-training start, got the start for the Timber Rattlers on Monday night. He pitched 5 2/3 innings, allowing five runs (four earned) on nine hits while striking out eight. Garza threw 88 pitches in Wisconsin’s 5-4 loss.
No word yet on when Garza will rejoin the Milwaukee Brewers.
In this Aug. 1, 2008 photo, Dublin Irish Festival honorary chairman John T. Fleming proposes at toast following the tapping of the first Dublin Stout Keg at Brazenhead in Dublin, Ohio. A flight-tracking service shows that a plane piloted by the Ohio executive with five other people onboard quickly lost altitude after taking off from Cleveland's lakeshore airport.
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Germany's two-time Olympic luge champion Felix Loch is hopeful of a winning a third gold at the 2018 Games in Pyeongchang.
WATCH MORE: 'It's gold or bust' for USA women's ice hockey team
Watch live coverage of the Winter Olympics across BBC TV, website, app and Red Button services.
Fatal crash on La. 27 in Carlyss (Source: Louisiana State Police Troop D)
One person is dead and another person is injured following a two-vehicle crash on La. 27 in Carlyss, according to Louisiana State Police Troop D spokesperson Sgt. James Anderson.
One person was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries, Anderson said.
Drivers on La. 27 in Carlyss can expect delays.
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Building collapses on 3rd Street NE on March 30, 2018.
CANTON, Ohio (WHBC) – Canton City Council agreed Monday night to spend $350,000, the initial cost to tear down a crumbling building on 3rd Street NE.
They will take $230,000 in CDBG grant money and $120,000 from vacant property foreclosure funds to reimburse the demo company.
The city plans to take legal action to try and recoup that money from the owner of the building.
A large quantity of bricks fell off the building late last month.
The street remains closed in front of the demolition site.
Leicester City — Keep on fighting
Against all odds, the Foxes are still kicking in the Champions League. And after the first legs, they have more of a heartbeat than some of the other blue-bloods of the competition. Losing 1-0 to Atletico in Spain isn't the end of the world, and Leicester boast a 100 percent record at the KP Stadium in the Champions League.
Leicester responded well under Craig Shakespeare winning six straight after the managerial change, but they're winless in their last three matches in all competitions. Reversing that trend when Atletico come to town won't be easy, but it's not unthinkable. They've already proven they can rally with a bounceback victory to knock out Sevilla last round.
Jakobshavn glacier, responsible for feeding flotillas of icebergs into the Ilulissat icefjord - and possibly for unleashing the iceberg that sank the Titanic - is an enormous outlet for the larger Greenland ice sheet, which itself contains enough ice to raise seas by more than 20 feet. Of that ice, more than 6 percent flows toward the ocean through Jakobshavn, which has raced inland since the 1990s, pouring ever more of its mass into the seas - a change that scientists believe has been caused by warming ocean temperatures.
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Before she became a star on Suits, Meghan Markle was a case model on Deal or No Deal.
And ever since Markle became engaged to Prince Harry in November, pictures from her earlier years have been surfacing.
In this 2006 photo, Markle can be seen wearing a sexy Santa outfit on an episode of the show as she stands with case 24.
Along with her fellow case models, Markle also strikes a pose with host Howie Mandel for the holiday themed episode, which aired on Christmas Day 11 years ago.
Markle will be celebrating Christmas a little bit differently this year.
It’s what the headline says:
While joking around with Mets outfielder (and recent former Brave) Jose Bautista before a game at SunTrust Park on Tuesday, Braves mascot Blooper took a big swing at Bautista’s imaginary pitch. But on the follow-through, a very real baseball came into the picture and struck Blooper in the groin.
It’s unclear what Met threw the baseball, as the only suspects ruled out are Bautista, Michael Conforto, Jose Reyes, and Amed Rosario. It probably wasn’t any of their starting pitchers, either, or we’d know from the ensuing injury report.
Roanoke County Police provided these images of the suspects in this case.
ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. - Officials with the Roanoke County Police Department have asked for the public's help to find the people who they believe recently spray-painted cars.
On Friday morning, police responded to the 3500 block of Meadowlark Road in reference to the vandalism of multiple cars along the road.
The cars had been spray-painted during the night, causing extensive damage, according to police.
The individuals in the above photos have been identified, according to police.
Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the Roanoke County police non-emergency dispatch line at 540-562-3265.
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Oh my heart.
Earlier this month, firefighters responded to a house fire in New York city.
One of the firefighters was responding when one of the members of the home told firefighters there were two dogs trapped inside.
Unfortunately one of the sweet puppies didn’t make it, but they found another under a bed. The quickly go the puppy out of the house. He had some burns and they gave him oxygen and wet him down.
So after they rescued the puppy, the firefighters then realized the family didn’t want the dog anymore. WHAT?!!!?? EXCUSE ME?! After all that you don’t want this cute puppy?!!!
Thank goodness for the firefighter though, because he made arrangements to adopt the dog!! He named him Titus.
The firefighter said:
“He’s doing alright. He walks a little funny because he got some burns on his paws. He’s healing up,” Dexter said. “It’s great for Titus. I don’t know what life Titus would have had but after this I know he’ll have a great life.”
I’m not crying you are…
March 30China Fortune Land Development Co Ltd :
* Says it signs MoU with government of Zhongtang, Dongguan city and Dongguan Industrial Investment Holding Group
* It will provide development, construction and operation service within the fields authorized by the government, together with Dongguan Industrial Investment Holding Group
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/To1N4s
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FILE - This Oct. 14, 2016 photo provided by the Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office shows Gavin Wright. Wright is one of three members of a militia group are set to stand trial on charges alleging they were plotting to bomb a mosque and a southwestern Kansas apartment complex IN 2016 where Somali refugees live. Wright, Eugene Stein. and Curtis Allen have pleaded not guilty to charges including conspiracy to use a weapon of mass destruction. Their trial is scheduled to start Tuesday, March 20, 2017 in Wichita. Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office via AP File)
READING– Acting Secretary of Drug and Alcohol Programs Jennifer Smith and Physician General Dr. Rachel Levine today discussed the importance of the “warm handoff” protocol in getting overdose survivors directly into treatment for addiction. A warm handoff protocol has been developed by the Pennsylvania College of Emergency Physicians and will be distributed statewide for recommended use by emergency room physicians and other health care professionals caring for overdose patients. The protocol/clinical pathway provides guidance on how to counsel an overdose survivor about both the overdose and how to strongly encourage him or her to enter treatment immediately for drug addiction. Last year, the Wolf Administration released warm handoff guidance to emergency room doctors and healthcare professionals to help those suffering from substance use disorder. If you or someone you know is suffering from the disease of addiction, call 1-800-662-HELP or visit pa.gov/opioids for treatment options.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — An aspiring actress says she was 17 when actor Steven Seagal sexually assaulted her during a supposed casting session in 2002.
Faviola Dadis said at a news conference Monday that she had recently moved to the U.S. from the Netherlands when she was invited to a Beverly Hills hotel room to audition for Seagal for a film he planned to make about Genghis Khan.
The 33-year-old former model says only Seagal and his bodyguard were in the room when the actor reached under her bikini top and then grabbed her genitals.
Dadis said she ended the audition and immediately left. She says she feared being blacklisted if she reported Seagal, and only recently filed a police report. Los Angeles County prosecutors say they are reviewing the case.
Seagal's attorney Anthony Falangetti did not immediately return a message seeking comment.
A church leader in PNG claims internal church politics is behind an attempt to deport two American Lutheran missionaries from the country.
Anton and Julie Lutz are based in Enga Province, and have been active in combating sorcery related violence.
The Immigration Department wants them gone, as it's claimed they are no longer employed by the church organisation sponsoring them; but the church group backing them disputes that.
The revelations come just days after a lay Catholic missionary was deported to New Zealand, over claims he's breached the conditions of his PNG visa.
Ezekiel Peter, general secretary of the Gutnius Lutheran Church in PNG, claims the Minister for Immigration, Rimbink Pato, has a personal interest in the issue relating to the Lutheran missionaries.
LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Portugal's government has proved its critics wrong, slashing the debt-heavy country's budget deficit to its lowest level in more than 40 years despite warnings that its anti-austerity policies could spell financial disaster.
Finance Minister Mario Centeno said Wednesday the deficit last year was no higher than 2.1 percent — well within the 2.5 percent ceiling stipulated by European authorities.
Some other eurozone countries expressed alarm when the center-left Socialist government, with the support of the Communist Party and Left Bloc, took power in 2015 on an anti-austerity platform.
Portugal needed a 78-billion euro ($82 billion) bailout in 2011, after recording a deficit of more than 11 percent the previous year, and eurozone officials feared it could go into another debt spiral under the Socialists.
Matt Holliday and Aaron Judge homered to support Jordan Montgomery’s first Major League win and run the Yankees’ winning streak to eight games in a 7-4 victory over the White Sox on Monday night at Yankee Stadium.
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The League of Women Voters will be holding a Town Council Candidate Forum for the Town of Timnath.
The forum will be held at the Timnath Town Administration Building, 4800 Goodman Road on Monday, March 19th from 7 to 9:00 pm.
Six candidates will be running for two seats. The six candidates are:
Rick Collins – Consultant
Ken Foley – Retired Department of Defense Analyst
Lisa Laake – Health Education
Mike Morgan – Retired Fire Chief
Aaron Pearson – Residential Real Estate Agent
Todd Sharpe – Safety Coordinator
More information and candidate profiles can be found at this site: timnath.org/updates/town-council-candidate-forum-march-19th/ You will be directed to the site where you can obtain information about the individual candidates.
Come and be informed. Meet your candidates!
Jane’s Addiction frontman Perry Farrell has been creating an insane Las Vegas show that will debut in August 2019
The concept behind it isn’t easy to explain, but it involved holograms and virtual reality, and Farrell says that the idea came to him in a dream.
It will definitely top Lollapalooza by far!
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This week, Jack White brought his solo tour to Washington D.C. for two sold-out shows.
But White decided to add a third stop to his D.C. visit, dropping by a local high school for a surprise lunch hour set. White and his band stopped by Woodrow Wilson High School and tore through a 45-minute set in the school’s atrium during lunch hour. The pop-up concert was a complete surprise to students, and to most of the faculty as well – only two school officials, including the principal, knew about White’s visit.
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Jack White is playing Saltair on August 9th. Tickets are on sale now at Ticketfly.
Chile's Atacama desert is a hostile wilderness where life clings on to the edge of existence.
JAKARTA, March 28 Car sales in Indonesia rose 7.5 percent in February from a year earlier, data released by the automotive industry association showed on Tuesday. Automakers sold 94,791 vehicles in February, the data showed. On a monthly basis, car sales up 9.9 percent from January. Following is a table of auto sales in 2016-2017, based on data from Gaikindo: Month Volume m/m y/y (in pct) (in pct) 2017 February 94,791 +9.9 +7.5 January 86,253 -0.4 +1.5 2016* December 86,887 -13.6 +18.2 November 100,862 +8.8 +15.3 October 92,139 -0.5 +4.2 September 92,541 -3.9 -0.5 August 96,282 +55.6 +6.3 July 61,891 -32.4 +11.3 June 91,488 +3.3 +11.3 May 88,567 +4.5 +11.6 April 84,770 -9.9 +3.9 March 94,092 +6.7 -5.3 February 88,208 +3.8 -0.6 January 85,002 +16.0 -9.8 * Latest data revision as per Gaikindo official website (Reporting by Nilufar Rizki; Editing by Sherry Jacob-Phillips)
× Monday Morning Movie Reviews – This Weekend and Last
After a week off, Nick Digilio, Erik Childress and Collin Souter return to review the new movies from the two past weekends including The Dark Tower, An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power, Brigsby Bear, Annabelle: Creation, The Glass Castle, Wind River and Menashe.
Plus analysis of the box office !
To download this or any of Nick’s podcast visit our I-Tunes page. Like us on Facebook (/nickdshow) and follow us on Twitter (@nickdshow.)
Edna A. Patrick, 93, died on Friday, Feb 10th, at the Artisan’s Senior Living Center in Middleton. She is survived by 1 daughter and 4 sons, Edna Patrick of Gilman, Kenneth of Sun City, West, AZ., Robert of Chicago, William of Middleton, and Tom of Coral Springs, FL., 9 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services for Edna Patrick will be held on Friday, Feb. 17th at 11 AM at the Nash-Jackan Funeral Home in Ladysmith with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery in Sheldon. The Patrick Family will receive friends at the Funeral Home on Friday for an hour prior to service time.
Even in a rebuild, the White Sox should sign a marquee free agent because it'll add depth and give insurance. While the Chicago White Sox have done well in their rebuild so far, a prospect isn't a sure thing.
Start the conversation, or Read more at Southside Showdown.
One Man Dead Following Livermore Crash
One man is dead following a crash in Livermore early Sunday morning.
It happened around 1:20 a.m. on Route 4.
Police say 37-year-old Brady Romano was going north when he pulled over because his passenger, 41-year-old Shawn Berry was having a medical issue.
Their car was rear-ended by an SUV driven by 30-year-old Sarah Clark.
We’re told Berry became unresponsive after the crash…Clark and a passer-by performed C-P-R until rescue crews arrived–but Berry died at the scene.
The Medical Examiner’s Office will perform an autopsy to determine if Mr. Berry died from injuries in the crash or if a separate medical condition is responsible.
Rihanna, Britney Spears, Tina Turner and cher are just a few of the divas who have taken the stage in more than 25 000 live performances. And now they are the Seneca Resort and Casino for two nights in June. Lesley Stewart got a preview of Divas Starring Frank Marino.
Latin Karaoke Night and DJ Music
Dance and sing your heart out. Musica y Baile.
"Newsies" is going from the stage to the big screen.If you missed the Broadway run of the hit musical, you can now catch the energizing performance at the movies.The red carpet premiere of Disney's "Newsies" was held Monday night at AMC Loews Lincoln Square.The Tony-award winning musical was filmed at a theater in Hollywood, so audiences who didn't see it live, or loved it and want to see it again, can now enjoy it at the movies."I think it's important in terms of spreading the message across the country, and making it accessible for people who can't come to Broadway, and exciting youngsters about theater and about the power of the medium," said Jeremy Jordan, actor in "Newsies.""I always want more people to see live theater, and if this is a way to make that happen, in a way, so be it," said Thomas Schumacher, President, Disney Theatrical Group.The special three-day event is coming to cinemas nationwide on February 16th, 18th and 22nd only.Disney is the parent company of WABC.
An MBA student accused of drunk driving causing the death of a well-known Halifax bottle collector is now facing an additional negligence charge.
Dennis Patterson was charged after Wray Hart was killed in January when he was struck and became pinned by a car.
In Halifax provincial court Wednesday, Crown lawyer Melanie Perry told Judge Theodore Tax that an additional charge of criminal negligence causing death had been laid.
Patterson, who is in his early 20s, also faces charges of dangerous driving causing death and driving with a blood-alcohol level over .08 causing death.
His case is scheduled to return to court June 26.
Hart, who was in his early 60s, was a fixture in downtown Halifax, where he could often be seen sitting outside the old library on Spring Garden Road or pushing a shopping cart piled high with recyclables.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Freeman Fintech Corporation Ltd:
* UPDATES ON UNUSUAL SHARE PRICE AND TRADING VOLUME MOVEMENTS
* IS CURRENTLY IN DISCUSSION WITH POTENTIAL PARTIES REGARDING POSSIBLE DISPOSALS OF STRATEGIC INVESTMENTS
* IS EXPLORING INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN SOUTHEAST ASIA
* ‍HOWEVER, NO BINDING TERMS & AGREEMENTS HAVE BEEN AGREED OR ENTERED INTO​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
In the year 269 AD, Valentine was sentenced to a three part execution of a beating, stoning, and finally decapitation all because of his stand for Christian marriage. The story goes that the last words he wrote were in a note to Asterius' daughter. He inspired today's romantic missives by signing it, "from your Valentine."
Police are investigating a shooting that happened on Monday (WFSB)
Hartford police say they are investigating after a person was shot multiple times on Monday afternoon.
The shooting happened near Westland Street.
The person’s condition is unknown at this time.
Stay updated with Eyewitness News as more information becomes available.
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Date Filed Monday, October 2, 2017 Case Number 2017EST229035 Date Died June 5, 1993 Hearing ESTATE HEARING Nov 14, 2017 9:30 AM Filing Code REL
Text 2017 EST 229035—Estate of Hollis Steward. Application to relieve estate from administration filed. Set for hearing Nov. 14, 2017 at 9:30 a.m.
Sir, – Isn’t it a sad state of affairs in Ireland when hotels are used to house citizens and houses are used to host tourists? – Yours, etc,
BLÁTHNAID DEENY,
Dunkineely,
Co Donegal.
Sir, – The Citizens’ Assembly was hugely instrumental in broadening and informing the debate on the recent referendum. As a model it could be applied to other equally pressing issues, for example our homelessness crisis. Instructive, informed and nuanced debate and effective decision making needs to take place urgently. A Citizens’ Assembly could be the vehicle to shift us from the impasse in which we find ourselves. – Yours, etc,
DOROTHY SMITH,
AUSTIN O’CARROLL,
Phibsborough,
Dublin 7.
Chris Paul showed off his sick handles and put Pelicans forward Jalen Jones on skates in Monday night’s game.
It happened in the third quarter, when CP3 set up shop near the top of the key, where he was met by Jones. Paul used a crossover to get Jones off balance, then quickly cut back the other way to leave his opponent in the dust. CP3 then finished off the play with a layup.
CP3 got him dancing 😳pic.twitter.com/b1iJADigYk — The Crossover (@TheCrossover) December 12, 2017
Jones certainly isn’t the first player to have been victimized by Paul on the court.
Union Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Rathore, on Saturday congratulated the team and coach Rahul Dravid for clinching the U-19 World Cup. Marvelling at the outstanding performance by the young team, Rathore said this simply means there has been well-crafted training, adding that it reflects high potentiality of the team. Indian U-19 Cricket Team won the World Cup 2018 in New Zealand earlier today. India's marvellous eight-wicket win over Australia proved the team's dominance and sheer determination. Soon after the victory, wishes started pouring in from across the country.
Helen Cahill
China will stop importing key North Korean goods such as coal, iron ore and fish.
China has been an ally of North Korea, but the relationship has been tested by Pyongyang's repeated missile launches and nuclear tests.
Now, China has decided to implement sanctions agreed by the UN Security Council last weekend. It will ban the imports of select goods, effective from tomorrow.
Read more: Trump tells Guam governor that North Korea threats will boost tourism
The decision will be particularly damaging for North Korea, because China is the biggest importer of North Korean goods.
The news comes after North Korea and the US traded threats last week, with Pyongyang saying it was readying an attack on Guam, a US military base in the Pacific.
Joseph Dunford, the most senior general in the US army, has said America is also preparing strikes against North Korea. He said the US would take action if its diplomatic efforts with the North Koreans fail.
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The Pamunkey Indian Tribe is considering whether to build a $700 million resort and casino in Virginia.
Media outlets report that the tribe is looking at potential sites for the project but has no definitive plans.
The Department of Interior granted federal recognition to the Pamunkey in 2015, allowing the possibility of casinos through a separate approval process. Virginia currently has no casinos.
The Pamunkey’s bid for federal recognition was opposed by MGM Resorts, which runs a new casino just outside the nation’s capital in Maryland.
The tribe was considered the most powerful in the Powhatan Paramount Chiefdom, which greeted the English settlers at Jamestown, and claims Pocahontas among its lineage.
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Members of the Danville City Council and the Danville School Board charted both their personal histories and the history of the city while trying to create a common vision for the school district during a retreat Saturday.
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New York - North Korea's deputy UN ambassador is accusing the United States of turning the Korean peninsula into "the world's biggest hotspot" and creating "a dangerous situation in which a thermonuclear war may break out at any moment."
Kim In Ryong told a news conference on Monday that US-South Korean military exercises being staged now are the largest-ever "aggressive war drill." He said North Korea's measures to bolster its nuclear forces are self-defensive "to cope with the US's vicious nuclear threat and blackmail."
He says his country "is ready to react to any mode of war desired by the US".
Jabari Parker had season-ending surgery on his left knee, the Milwaukee Bucks announced Tuesday.
Parker, 21, tore his ACL last week. He’s expected to be out of action for a year.
From the press release:
Milwaukee Bucks General Manager John Hammond announced that forward Jabari Parker underwent successful surgery today to repair his left ACL injury. The surgery was performed at The Steadman Clinic in Vail, Colo., by Dr. Robert LaPrade.
Parker will miss the remainder of the season with the recovery and rehabilitation period estimated at 12 months. A timeline for his return to basketball activity will be established at a later date. Parker suffered the injury in the third quarter of Milwaukee’s game vs. Miami on Feb. 8.
Employee arrested for attempted abduction at Menards
WATERTOWN, S.D. (AP) — An employee of a Menards store in Watertown has been arrested for trying to abduct a young child.
Police say the attempted abduction of the 4-year-old child happened at the store Sunday afternoon. Assistant Police Chief Tim Toomey says the 35-year-old Canby, Minnesota man grabbed the child and quickly walked away from the boy's family. KSFY-TV reports the child's father pursued the man to an employee break area where the employee released the boy.
Police were called and the employee was arrested on a possible charge of second-degree kidnapping. He's currently being held on $20,000 cash bond.
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If you thought the pool slide, the so-called "ugly" shoe of 2017, was dead, think again.
Now the 1990s favourite has been mashed with another staple of that decade, the bum bag, to create what is possibly the world's most practical shoe.
The new Nike pool slides feature a built-in pouch. Photo: Supplied
Nike has announced the release of the updated version of its Benassi pool slide, which will come in three colours and features a tiny bum bag on top of the strap at the front of the shoe.
From the photos that have appeared online, it seems each pouch is capable of storing some keys, or another small item.
It's not the first instance of "Franken-fashion" this week, with Balenciaga recently releasing a T-shirt with a full men's shirt tacked on the front , which will sell for about $1700 when it is released.
Why is it that Congress and the president cannot understand and use calm reasoning when dealing with other people? It appears that being boisterous, demanding, belligerent, demeaning and very discourteous are the trademarks of their approach to any negotiating with anybody. This has, so far, brought on total failure for President Trump to achieve anything.
The same goes for Kim Jong Un. The best way now, it seems, is that somehow Un needs to be removed from power and the same for his dedicated military leaders. That would definitely improve North Korea, but then we need to replace the entire Republican administration with intelligent and level-headed leaders dedicated to the USA 100 percent.
Neither this administration nor this Congress have that in mind. Vote them all out, and some Supreme Court justices, and then the U.S. people can get on with repairing themselves and our country to get to where they should be.
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A skier found the body of a fallen climber on Sunday, according to deputies.
The Yakima County Sheriff’s Office received a call around 12:25 p.m. from a skier who found a body.
During the investigation, deputies learned that two other climbers in the party made it down the mountain and reported a friend missing around 9 p.m.
Rescuers responded to the south climb trail on Mount Adam where the climber fell.
The man’s body was in a position where there have been snow slides making it hard to reach, according to Sgt. Briscoe.
Rescuers are hoping to have the body recovered by Wednesday afternoon.
Deputies are still investigating the cause of the fall and have not identified the victim however he is a man from the Hillsboro area.
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Police were called after icy roads saw a van skid across a busy route before ploughing through railings.
The incident involved a vehicle that appeared to have crossed from the northbound lane on Aberdeen’s North Anderson Drive before skidding into the barriers beside the southbound carriageway.
Police were called to the scene at around 5pm yesterday.
Officers could be seen interviewing witnesses about what had happened.
A police spokesman confirmed that a white Mercedes HGV had also been involved.
The spokesman added there were no serious injuries.
Trump made him do it.
A man accused of assaulting a woman at a Donald Trump campaign rally last year said in a new court filing that Trump pushed him to violence — and should be held responsible for it.
The filing from Friday says accused assailant Alvin Bamberger “had no prior intention to act as he did” when he allegedly attacked a protester getting kicked out of the Louisville rally by Trump’s demand.
“Bamberger would not have acted as he did without Trump and/or the Trump Campaign’s specific urging and inspiration,” the filing says.
Five area students are among 183 graduating seniors from schools across Georgia recognized as 2017 Georgia Scholars, the Georgia Department of Education announced today.
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Two people were taken to a hospital Wednesday afternoon after a shooting in southeast Shelby County, the sheriff’s office said.
The victims told police it happened near the intersection of East Homes and Riverdale, but authorities haven’t found any shell casings at that scene.
Both victims were in non-critical condition.
Andrew and Smithers chat to Writer/Director/Producer Kieran Gould-Dowen and actors Candice Lillian and Alexander Gavioli about More Pudding Anyone?, a Christmas comedy playing at The Butterfly Club (5 Carson Pl, off Little Collins St) from December 12-17.
Good Morning from Steve and Jessica. Steve is on vacation all week. I hope you had a fun weekend. We started the day with a 5:50 Random. Did you know that the Atlantic Ocean is saltier than the Pacific Ocean! If you want to explain please call.
'Bow-Z' wows crowd at bulldog pageant for Drake Relays
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A 2-year-old pup once destined to be euthanized was crowned the winner of Sunday's "Beautiful Bulldog Contest" at Drake University.
The 39th annual tongue-in-cheek pageant for English bulldogs, Drake's mascot, is the unofficial start to this week's Drake Relays track meet.
This year's champion, "Bow-Z," hails from nearby Pella, Iowa. She was set to be put down as a puppy because of various physical ailments but was re-routed to a no-kill shelter instead.
Bow-Z beat a field of 40 slobbering bulldogs — most of which were decked out in outlandish costumes — with names like Rocky, Tucker and Beau.
The Drake Relays being in earnest on Thursday and wrap up on Saturday.
Senators react to Saraki’s judicial victory at CCT
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CHICAGO (AP) _ Prosecutors want the maximum 15-year prison term for a young Chicago-area man who sought to join an al-Qaida-linked group fighting Bashar Assad’s regime in Syria.
They requested the sentence for Abdella Ahmad Tounisi’s (too-NEE’-see) in a Thursday filing. He’s pleaded guilty to attempting to offer material support to foreign terrorists. Sentencing is Oct. 19.
Tounisi’s lawyers want a seven-year term. They say their client felt isolated as a Muslim in the U.S. and that his decision to travel to Syria reflected his immaturity. They insist he’s tried to change since.
He was 18 when arrested in an internet sting in 2013.
Prosecutors say Tounisi persisted about his plans even after a friend was arrested on terrorism charges in 2012 and after relatives expressed concern about his interest in Syria.
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY)- UPDATE: According to the Lafayette Fire Department, the scene has been cleared.
Package was examined by Louisiana State Police Hazmat/ Bomb Squad.
“It was an empty luggage case”, LFD spokesman Alton Trahan said.
ORIGINAL STORY: According to the Lafayette Fire Department, the package was found in outside of the building.
The store has not been evacuated, but local officials are waiting for the state bomb squad to arrive at this time.
We will update this story as new information becomes available.
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The United Nations announced Wednesday it was temporarily pausing aid operations to neighborhoods in the eastern half of the Iraqi city of Mosul as attacks by ISIS continue to inflict heavy civilian casualties there.
The pause in U.N. aide comes as Iraqi forces are moving into positions ahead of an anticipated assault on Mosul's western half that is still firmly under ISIS control.
A recently reopened restaurant in an eastern Mosul neighborhood was hit by a suicide bombing claimed by ISIS on Friday that killed four people.
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – SWAT officers have responded to a SWAT situation near Broadway and Kathryn early Monday morning.
Police say the woman is barricaded inside and refusing to cooperate with officers.
Information is limited at this time.
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PEOPLE POWER? Maduro challenger shakes up Venezuela’s presidential vote.
“Traitor!” cry socialist stalwarts, who cannot forgive the former state governor for breaking with their beloved late leader Hugo Chavez in 2010.
“Chavista lite!” say opposition radicals, always suspicious that Falcon came into their ranks as a Trojan horse.
Now that the 56-year-old former soldier is running for president in a May 20 vote, both groups are united in scoffing at his chances.
After all, Falcon is up against not just a powerful President Nicolas Maduro but also an election system widely considered unfair and an opposition boycott that will deprive him of votes.
And yet, a clutch of opinion polls show Falcon ahead, bolstering his campaign mantra that he is a natural transition candidate with appeal to a moderate majority fed up with political polarization and economic chaos.
Widely-followed pollster Datanalisis, for example, put him more than 10 percentage points ahead in voter intentions.
Shopping center opens on Farmington's west side A new shopping center on Farmington's west side provides convenience to residents from nearby neighborhoods and communities. Check out this story on Daily-Times.com: http://www.daily-times.com/story/news/local/2017/04/13/shopping-center-opens-farmingtons-west-side/100393756/ U.S. Rep. Ben Ray LujA n, third from the left, is greeted by guests Wednesday during a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Farmington Crossing shopping center.
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Jackson Davis/Netflix(NEW YORK) — If you’re one of the many Stranger Things fans who are anxiously waiting for the hit sci-fi drama’s second season to begin, Netflix has just given us a sneak peek with some new photos.
Speaking of season two — word is it begins a year after Noah Schapp’s character, Will Byers, returns to the town of Hawkins, and everything seems perfectly normal. But this being Stranger Things, you know things are going to get pretty weird, pretty soon.
In addition to Schapp, Stranger Things stars Winona Ryder, David Harbour, Millie Bobbie Brown, Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, Natalia Dyer, Charlie Heaton, Cara Buono and Joe Keery.
Stranger Things season two premieres Halloween weekend on Netflix.
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Brighouse Town extended their unbeaten run in the Evo-Stik NPL’s First Division North to 12 games yesterday with a 2-1 home win over Goole.
A place in the play-offs looks most unlikely, however, with the Hove Edge side eighth in the table with one round of fixtures left.
Town are two points behind fifth-place Scarborough Athletic and must not only win at Clitheroe on Saturday but need Athletic, Trafford and Glossop North End to slip.
Two goals in six minutes from mid-season signing Michael Fish put Brighouse in the ascendancy at the Dual Seal Stadium.
He prodded the ball home for the opener on 15 minutes following great work from Luke Parkin down the left.
Tom Haigh set him up for the second, the ball going in off a post from Fish’s half-volley effort.
Next-to-bottom Goole set up a tense last eight minutes when Bobby Johnson got one back.
Brighouse have had six wins and six draws since they lost 2-0 at Ramsbottom on February 11 and have taken 13 points out of a possible 15 so far this month.
Investigators identified the body found outside of Fred's Super Dollar on Wrightsboro Road.
The Richmond County Coroner says 56-year old Gary Huskey was found dead in a vehicle in the parking lot at 4:43 p.m.
Huskey will be sent to the GBI crime lab for an autopsy.
We will update this story as we learn more.
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Sony talks about PS4 cross-play with Xbox One and Nintendo Switch
Sony has bad news for PS4 owners hoping for cross-play multiplayer with Nintendo Switch and Xbox One.
During E3 2017 it was revealed that both Minecraft and Rocket League would feature cross-platform multiplayer between Nintendo Switch and Xbox One.
Unfortunately, however, Sony doesn't seem quite so keen to bring the PlayStation 4 into the cross-platform multiplayer mix.
Sony's Jim Ryan told Eurogamer that while the company isn't totally oppose to the idea, the firm is wary of exposing players to external influences outside of its control.
"It's certainly not a profound philosophical stance we have against this," Ryan explained. "We've done it in the past. We're always open to conversations with any developer or publisher who wants to talk about it.
"Unfortunately it's a commercial discussion between ourselves and other stakeholders, and I'm not going to get into the detail of that on this particular instance."
Diane Abbott has described a "perfect storm" of racist and sexist abuse she suffered after claims David Davis tried to kiss her in a House of Commons bar.
Labour's shadow home secretary explained that she felt forced to write about the levels of discrimination she suffers because it puts women off politics.
In an article in the Guardian Ms Abbott, who missed the first vote on Article 50 because of a migraine, said many female MPs suffer sexism and called for it to stop.
The family of Toronto filmmaker Rob Stewart, whose body was recovered Feb. 3 days after he went missing off the coast of Florida, have announced funeral details.
A service will be held at Bloor Street United Church on Saturday, Feb. 18 at 1 p.m.
In an announcement Tuesday, the family said Stewart was "taken too soon and is forever in our hearts."
The filmmaker and conservationist went missing Jan. 31 after scuba diving with friends off the Florida Keys. His body was recovered three days later.
Stewart, 37, had been in Florida filming a follow up movie to his 2006 documentary Sharkwater, called Sharkwater Extinction.
He was also known for his documentary Revolution, and his memoir Save the Humans.
Stewart's family says a celebration of his life will follow the funeral from 2:30 to 5 p.m. Saturday. Details on the location will be shared at the funeral service.
Hot on the wings of RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch comes BTO National Nest Box Week.
The campaign, from February 14-21, aims to encourage everyone to put up nest boxes to promote conservation of the UK’s breeding birds and wildlife.
The team at RHS Garden Harlow Carr has installed a webcam inside a nest box.
Andrew Willocks, Garden Team Leader at Harlow Carr said: “We’re hoping to encourage either blue or great tits to take up residence.
“This new nest box is one of over 150 that have been placed in the garden over the past few years.
“We’ve also attracted wrens, tree sparrows, robins, song thrush, nuthatch and tawny owl to use the nest boxes in the gardens.”
You’ve heard the Bob Dylan classic “All Along The Watchtower.” You’ve heard Jimi Hendrix’s iconic cover. Now, listen to Eddie Vedder’s take on the song, as recorded live from New York City’s Tribeca Grill on April 21.
That funky backing band? That’s the Tangiers Blues Band, an NYC group that played at the Robert DeNiro-owned restaurant.
As for the song, “All Along The Watchtower” has been covered countless times over the years, and Vedder actually recorded his own version with The Million Dollar Bashers for the soundtrack to 2007’s I’m Not There, the film that follows multiple actors portraying Dylan during different stages of his life.
Which version of “All Along The Watchtower” is your favorite?
British mobile phone giant Vodafone on Friday said it is in talks to buy European assets of US peer Liberty Global, dismissing reports the pair are planning a full merger.
"Vodafone confirms that it is in early stage discussions with Liberty Global regarding the potential acquisition of certain overlapping continental European assets owned by Liberty Global," said a statement.
"There is no certainty that any transaction will be agreed, nor as to the terms, timing or form of any transaction."
The brief statement added: "Vodafone is not in discussion with Liberty Global regarding a combination of both companies."
The announcement comes one day after Vodafone announced a drop in its revenue during its third quarter -- sending the company's share price sliding 4.5 percent.
The group closed up 2.4 percent on Friday at 219.5 pence on London's benchmark FTSE 100 index, which lost 0.6 percent overall.
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April 24(Reuters) - Yipinhong Pharmaceutical Co Ltd :
* Says it changed the accounting policy due to national policy requirement
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Firefighters with the South Walton Fire District battled a blaze at a home in the 900 block of Scenic Gulf Drive in Miramar Beach.
Officials received the call at about 3 a.m. yesterday and within minutes of arriving on the scene, they encountered heavy smoke and flames coming from the first floor of the occupied dwelling, officials wrote in a news release. Firefighters were able to contain the fire to the first floor and also prevent it from spreading to the adjacent homes.
A search was conducted and all fifteen occupants of the rental home were accounted for. No injuries reported as all the occupants managed to escape the home. Damages to the structure were estimated to be about $200,000. The State Fire Marshall’s Office is investigating the cause of the blaze.
Former chief minister Sindh, Syed Qaim Ali Shah inaugurated the 197th Urs of famous saint Hazrat Sachal Sarmast at the Daraza Sharif near Khairpur on Wednesday.
He laid a floral wreath on the grave of Sachal Sarmast and distributed sweets among the devotees.
Addressing the occasion, Shah said the Sufis promoted religious harmony in their teachings and their message was not confined to any particular society but was beyond the geographical boundaries.
He said Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto and Shaheed Benazir Bhutto belonged to the land of Sufis and their message was also of love and peace.
He said Sufi institutes should be established all across the country. —APP
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Pictured is Jack Allen of March Town Athletic FC who was runner-up in the Under-7 to 8 category at the Gkacademy goalkeeper tournament.
This took place at Downham Market. U10 runner-up was Jake Wiles (Tydd St Mary YFC).
This year saw 64 young goalkeepers take part from local clubs.
© REUTERS/ Osman Orsal German Citizen Among People Killed in Istanbul Nightclub Terror Attack
MOSCOW (Sputnik) — According to The Times newspaper, the 38-year-old man, named Hasan A., had been in touch with Daesh via the Telegram message service, and asked the terrorists to provide him with some 180,000 euro ($190,000) to fund the attack, the paper added.
The suspect was reportedly detained on Saturday during a police raid at his home in the city of Saarbruecken near the French border, and was subsequently arrested on Sunday.
This arrest took place less than two weeks after on December 19, 24-year-old asylum seeker from Tunisia Anis Amri drove a heavy truck into a crowd at the Christmas market on the Breitscheidplatz square in Berlin, killing 12 people and injuring over 40 others. The German Interior Ministry considers the deadly market attack a terrorist act.
VP Pence Warns North Korea that ‘All Options are on the Table’
During a joint press conference in South Korea, Vice President Mike Pence says the United States and its allies are committed to a denuclearized Korean peninsula, and that “the era of strategic patience is over.”
Top Stories: Nobel Peace Prize; Las Vegas Shooter's Motive Still Unknown
Good morning, here are our early stories:
— International Campaign To Abolish Nuclear Weapons Wins 2017 Peace Prize.
— Las Vegas Shooter's Life Comes Into Focus, But Not His Motive.
— Speaking Freely, Retiring Sen. Corker Warns GOP He Could Oppose Tax Plan.
And here are more early headlines:
Trump's Cryptic Reference To "Calm Before The Storm". (NBC)
Nate Predicted To Hit U.S. Gulf Coast As A Hurricane. (NHC)
U.K. Leader Says She Has Support After Speech With Mishaps. (BBC)
Questions About Catalonia's Independence Effort. (New York Times)
CONCORD, N.H. — The New Hampshire Lottery says it won't appeal a judge's ruling that allows a woman who won a Powerball jackpot worth nearly $560 million to keep her identity private.
The lottery said in a statement Monday that rather than appeal it believes the state Legislature should take up any possible changes in laws affecting the lottery.
In the Best Original Score category, Greenwood is up against Hans Zimmer for Dunkirk, Alexandre Desplat for The Shape of Water, John Williams for Star Wars: The Last Jedi, and Carter Burwell for Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.
Greenwood's score was also recently in the running for a Golden Globe, but The Shape of Water took the honors. Phantom Thread is also nominated for Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actor, as well as several more. The film was directed by Paul Thomas Anderson and stars Daniel Day Lewis. Read more - here.
The body of a teen found at a park on the east side early Monday morning has been identified.
The medical examiner's office identified the victim as 16-year-old Joshua Walker. He died just one day before his 17th birthday.
Police say a witness walking into the bathroom at Fernando Herrera Park spotted his body around 6:30 a.m. Monday. He was surrounded by blood and the shooting appears to have happened in the bathroom stall at an earlier time. Walker had been shot in his upper torso multiple times.
Police say they are still investigating and do not know the man’s identity or any possible suspects. They do say the situation may have involved a drug deal.
This is a developing story and further updates will be added as they are received.
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World Cup Qualifier Highlights – ITV
With two games remaining, England are just two points away from qualifying for next summer’s World Cup in Russia, but they will be wary of a stubborn Slovenian side who they meet tonight. Scotland’s slender chances of progressing depend on a strong finish to their campaign, beginning with a win against Slovakia at Hampden. Having won their last five matches in a row, Northern Ireland look to continue their rich vein of form against world champions Germany. Jacqui Oatley is joined by Glenn Hoddle, Lee Dixon and Ally McCoist, with commentary on England v Slovenia by Clive Tyldesley and Glenn Hoddle.
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A Sheffield police officer was assaulted when he attempted to make an arrest over a disturbance in a city suburb.
The officer, who sustained minor injuries, was assaulted on Knutton Crescent, Parson Cross, following a disturbance on nearby Yew Lane at 11.50pm yesterday.
CRIME: Drive-by shooting in Sheffield branded 'reckless' by police
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South Yorkshire Police said the officer detained the culprit during the incident.
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In what would be a major pivot away from a foreign policy position held by the previous administration, a White House official said Thursday night that the United States will not insist upon a two-state solution to settle the Israel-Palestinian conflict.
“Maybe, maybe not,” said the official in a briefing at the White House. “It’s something the two sides have to agree to. It’s not for us to impose that vision. But I think we’ll find out more about that tomorrow.”
President Donald Trump is schedule to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Wednesday at the White House.
“A two-state solution that doesn’t bring peace is not our goal that anybody wants to achieve,” the official said. “Peace is the goal, whether it comes in the form of a two-state solution if that’s what the parties want or something else, if that’s what the parties want, we’re going to help them.”
This is a developing story. Please check back in for updates.
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Police are attending a crash in Tauranga near the Bayfair Shopping Centre roundabout.
At approximately 1.55pm a car hit a pedestrian and the person has suffered serious, but not life-threatening injuries.
One eastbound lane will be closed while emergency services respond to the crash.
Police ask people to exercise patience as delays are expected.
Alternative routes
Motorists are asked to take care in this area as there is a large number of pedestrians attending a concert at Baypark Arena.
Police's serious crash unit is investigating this crash.
× Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson on fighting violence with the approach of Summer
Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson addresses Illinois issues like the car jacking task force, and gun control laws with Pete McMurray, who asks how the man who killed four at a Nashville waffle house got his weapons back after they were revoked.
March 28Guangdong Taiantang Pharmaceutical Co Ltd :
* Sees Q1 FY 2017 net profit to increase by 30 percent to 40 percent, or to be 49.7 million yuan to 53.5 million yuan
* Says Q1 FY 2016 net profit was 38.2 million yuan
* The reason for the forecast is steady improvement of main business
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/MerFmr
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Andriese (hip) emerged from Sunday's rehab start without setbacks and will make his next start for High-A Charlotte on Friday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
The news couldn't be better for the right-hander, who's been sidelined since June 10. Andriese is expected to keep ramping up his pitch count with each successive start, with the hope of bringing him back up to the big-league club for the final month of the campaign.
MIAMI, Fla. - J Balvin brings his "Vibras" tour to the American Airlines Arena in Miami on Sunday, October 28th.
Fans will be sure to hear smash hits like "Mi Gente", "Ginza" and "6 AM"!
The show starts at 8 p.m.
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April 19 Ecology And Environment Inc:
* Ecology And Environment, Inc. Reaches agreement with mill road capital
* Reached agreement with Mill Road Capital, its affiliates to amicably resolve proxy contest between co and mill road
* As part of agreement, mill road has agreed to certain standstill restrictions and other customary provisions
* Under agreement, two individuals nominated by mill road to join board as class a directors following 2017 annual meeting Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — A big story about the Big Game coming up this weekend.
California Highway Patrol officers in the Bay Area are making sure you stay safe.
There will be increased patrols to tackle what they call a growing problem.
KRON4’s Charles Clifford is in San Francisco with more this weekend’s enforcement.
Watch the above video to see Charles’ full report.
Police: Building's garage collapses, falls into river
SHELTON, Conn. (AP) — Authorities in Connecticut say part of a 19th century building collapsed into the Housatonic River.
The Connecticut Post reports Shelton police responded to a partial building collapse around 12:20 p.m. Tuesday. Police say the storage garage of the factory broke off and fell into the Housatonic River.
Shelton Police Lt. Robert Kozlowsky says no one was inside the building at the time of the collapse.
Authorities say gas and motor oil containers fell into the river along with debris. Crews tied off the area to keep the objects from floating away. The state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection will assess the situation.
The fire marshal and the Shelton building inspector are evaluating the building.
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SAN DIEGO — A wheelchair athlete who was injured after organizers of a San Diego marathon altered the course has been awarded $4 million.
The San Diego Union-Tribune says a jury this week ruled for Craig Blanchette in a negligence lawsuit against organizers of the 2014 Rock 'n' Roll marathon.
Blanchette, a former Olympian, says on the morning of the race, organizers narrowed part of the course by eliminating one lane without telling the racers.
Blanchette says he was doing about 20 mph when his wheelchair slammed into a car. The crash broke his collarbone and several ribs, tore his rotator cuff and ended his career as an elite racer.
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WASHINGTON — Speaking to parents and teachers at the White House with new U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos on Tuesday, President Donald Trump touted the value of school choice for inner-city African-Americans and called DeVos’ protracted nomination fight unfair. It was one of the first White House events for DeVos — a Michigan billionaire, school reform…
The Jammu and Kashmir government has decided to invoke the Essential Services Maintenance Act ( ESMA ) to deal with the strike called by the doctors in various health institutions of the state."The government cannot allow the hapless patients to suffer and in order to ensure that there is no disruption in the healthcare services, it has been decided that the ESMA will be invoked to deal with the strike called by the medicos," a senior officer in the Health and Medical Education department said.He added that ensuring adequate healthcare services had become even more imperative, especially in view of a flood alert sounded by the government due to the inclement weather conditions.The doctors in government hospitals have been demanding that they be allowed to take off on gazetted holidays like other state government employees.
BOSTON — Donnell Gresham Jr. scored 17, Vasa Pusica made a key pair of free throws with 17 seconds left and Northeastern beat Vermont 71-67 on Saturday.
The Huskies (6-4) nearly had their 10-point, second-half lead erased when Anthony Lamb’s layup cut the deficit to 66-65 with 2:12 left. Northeastern’s Shawn Occeus hit a 3-pointer to push the lead to four and Lamb’s free throws capped the Catamounts’ scoring with 1:27 left.
The Huskies took control with a 14-2 run in the first half to build their largest lead of the game at 31-20 before going into the halftime up 36-32. They never trailed in the second half.
Occeus had 16 points and Pusica added 12 for Northeastern, which won its fourth straight.
Lamb powered Vermont’s rally by scoring its final 13 points and finished with 32, including all 15 of his foul shots. The Catamounts dropped their third in a row.
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This undated photo provided by the Wampanoag Confederation shows beads that once belonged to Massasoit Ousamequin, the Wampanoag leader who signed the first treaty with the Mayflower's Pilgrims in 1621. It is one of several artifacts that will be repatriated in a May 2017 ceremony to his original burial site on Burr's Hill Park overlooking Narragansett Bay in Warren, R.I. PROVIDENCE, R.I. - The remains of the Wampanoag leader who forged a peaceful relationship with the Pilgrims will be reburied at his original gravesite in Rhode Island.
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An appeals court has ruled the federal government cannot legally stop trade of Burmese pythons and other giant exotic snakes within the continental U.S.
However, snake owners are cautioned not to move their reptiles just yet as other legal challenges may remain.
The United States Association of Reptile Keepers sued in 2013 to overturn a nationwide ban on importing eight constrictor species or taking them across state lines.
In an April 7 decision, the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower court’s ruling that the U.S. wildlife officials didn’t have authority to restrict interstate trade of snakes such as Burmese pythons, reticulated pythons or green anacondas.
The Center for Biological Diversity says the court addressed the law’s wording but not the data supporting the ban.
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58 people were killed and nearly 500 hurt in the massacre
(CNN) Country star Eric Church says he felt "broken" after the Las Vegas massacre. So he tried to fix it the only way he knows how -- with music.
Church wrote a song called "Why Not Me," which he performed during his show Wednesday at the Grand Ole Opry, and dedicated it to the victims and survivors of the shooting.
Church had performed at the Route 91 Harvest Festival two days before 58 people were killed there. The senseless deaths of so many people -- many of them his fans -- was weighing him down.
"That night something broke in me," said Church, near tears. "And the only way I've ever fixed anything that's been broken in me is with music."
He told the crowd he was inspired to write "Why Not Me" after thinking about his fans who perished in the violence.
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Indiana Pacers' Glenn Robinson III, left, passes the ball as Orlando Magic's Serge Ibaka defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. The Toronto Raptors have finally got the defensive big man they've been coveting.A source tells The Canadian Press that the Raptors have acquired Ibaka from the Orlando Magic for Terrence Ross plus a first-round pick in the 2017 NBA draft.
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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- A 60-year-old man allegedly was caught driving recklessly with heroin in his car on Thursday, according to police.
Willliam Moser, 60, of Macfarland Avenue in Arrochar, has been charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance and reckless driving, according to a spokeswoman for the NYPD's Deputy Commissioner of Public Information.
He had two glassine bags of heroin when he was pulled over by police for allegedly driving recklessly and using his cell phone at Front and Wave streets in Stapleton at about 12:20 p.m.
A police spokeswoman was not able to immediately confirm where Moser worked.
However police said on Thursday that a New York state court officer was arrested in uniform on Thursday while allegedly in possession of heroin at the same time and approximate location.
A bomb has prematurely exploded on a Manhattan subway platform and a 37-year-old suspect has been arrested.
The 37-year-old man armed with a pipe bomb strapped to his body reportedly entered a midtown Manhattan subway but the device prematurely went off, leaving just the suspected bomber injured.
The blast happened on Monday morning in an underpass at the Port Authority Bus Terminal near Times Square.
The New York Police Department (NYPD) said an "explosion of unknown origin" had been reported at 42nd Street and 8th Avenue.
It is thought the bomb was intended to explode on a subway carriage, where it could have affected hundreds of people, but went off prematurely.
The male suspect is in custody and is the only one injured by the attack, NYPD said.
President Trump signs the "Right to Try Act" into law Wednesday at 12:15 p.m. ET, allowing terminally ill patients to seek experimental drugs not yet approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
While the law may provide some patients with opportunities to seek additional untried treatments, some patient groups and medical advocates do not support the law out of concern that desperate patients may be targeted. Others fear the new law could actually make it more difficult to get new drugs approved by the FDA.
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Pennsylvania's highest court has ordered a judge to free rapper Meek Mill on bail while he appeals decade-old gun and drug convictions.The Supreme Court directed a Philadelphia judge who had jailed him to immediately issue an order releasing him on unsecured bail.Mill, whose given name is Robert Rihmeek Williams, was sentenced in November to two to four years in prison for violating probation on a roughly decade-old gun and drug case.Mill issued a statement saying his five months in jail have been "a nightmare" and thanking all his supporters.A team of lawyers and public relations consultants had waged an all-out battle to get him freed on bail.Prosecutors say they believe Mill should get a new trial because of questions raised about the credibility of his arresting officer.Comedian Kevin Hart visited Mill in prison earlier in the day, decrying his multi-year prison sentences.Mill issued the following statement regarding the release:Mill's Lawyer said the following:
The umpiring crew along with Red Deer Riggers shortstop Jason Chatwood discuss how to proceed during a rain delay Monday at Great Chief Park. The Riggers and Sherwood Park Athletics will restart Game 2 of the best-of-five series Tuesday night at Great Chief Park. (Photo by BYRON HACKETT/Advocate staff)
The skies opened up just a few batters in the first inning Monday night between the Red Deer Riggers and the Sherwood Park Athletics and the rain never let up.
Game 2 of the best-of-five series will now be restarted Tuesday night at 7 p.m. at Great Chief Park.
At the time of the rain delay, which lasted about an hour before the game was called, Sherwood Park had runners on first and third with one out. That’s how play will resume on Tuesday.
It’s the second night in a row rain wreaked havoc on the series, as Game 1 was played through a steady rainfall on Sunday.
Family, friends and the racing community will farewell jockey Samara Johnson in Young next week.
Mourners are being encouraged to wear jeans and boots, and something purple – Samara's favourite colour – to her funeral. The service will be held at the Toompang Racecourse at 11am.
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The Canberra-based picnic jockey and track-work rider was killed in a car accident at Eurongilly on December 3. She was 25.
The Canberra Racing Club will host a Samara Johnson Memorial handicap this weekend in honour of the late picnic jockey in race three at Thoroughbred Park on Sunday.
Her family has asked that in lieu of flowers, people donate to the National Jockeys Trust at www.njt.org.au.
Sep 18, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Julie Bowen arrives on the red carpet during 68th Emmy Awards at the Microsoft Theater. Mandatory Credit: Dan MacMedan-USA TODAY
TMZ reports after 13 years of marriage and 3 children, a 10-year-old and 8-year-old twins, Julie Bowen and her real estate investor husband Scott Phillips are saying, “I don’t.”
The couple’s relationship has had issues for a while and the are separating.
People reports the last time the couple were photographed together was last February while at a Harlem Globetrotters game in L.A. with their sons. Before that, her husband didn’t attend the 2016 Emmys with her.
Hopefully time and constructive talk can help them towards reconciliation.
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Danault (concussion) is listed on injured reserve, according to the NHL's official media site.
Danault's already missed the past eight games, and it appears that his placement on IR was retroactive to his last appearance -- Jan. 13 against the Bruins -- meaning he's already eligible to return at next opportunity. The Habs have back-to-back home games scheduled Saturday (Anaheim) and Sunday (Ottawa), so fantasy owners with shares in the burgeoning pivot should monitor his status through the weekend.
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Taylor Fritz saved three match points in a third-set tiebreaker to beat No. 8 seed Yen-Hsun Lu 4-6, 7-6 (4), 7-6 (7) on Tuesday night in the first round of the Memphis Open.
Fritz, the runner-up in this event last year, won without ever breaking Lu’s serve.
Earlier Tuesday, qualifier Darian King defeated No. 5 seed Bernard Tomic 6-4, 6-4. King, ranked 140th in the world, dropped just 12 points in 10 service games against the 32nd-ranked Tomic.
Other winners Tuesday included No. 7 seed Steve Darcis, Ryan Harrison, Matthew Ebden and Tim Smyczek.
Harrison won 6-3, 7-5 over Konstantin Kravchuk to advance to a second-round matchup with No. 3 seed Sam Querrey. Darcis won 7-5, 3-6, 6-4 over Radu Albot. Smyczek beat Frances Tiafoe 6-3, 5-7, 6-3.
Ebden rallied from a break down in each of the last two sets to beat Peter Polansky 6-7 (4), 6-3, 6-1.
Closed in 2013, school serves for varied uses By Ashley Hiruko [email protected] FERNDALE — The Ferndale School Board, during a Tuesday, May 29, evening meeting, approved a lease agreement between the Ferndale School District and the Whatcom Discovery Program of Northwest Educational Service District No. 189. Leased out for the Whatcom Discovery Program are various…
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The fire is Dothan Westgate Village Apartments. The fire is reported to be a stove fire.
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Soil district, organic group wants to renew old apple trees
DOVER-FOXCROFT, Maine (AP) — A Maine organic group and a soil conservation district are working with growers to help get old apple trees back into production.
The Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District and Maine Organic Farmers & Gardeners Association collaborated on the Renovating Old Apple Trees Workshops. The soil district says the workshop will help interested people learn how to maintain older trees and get them back into production.
The workshop was held on March 3 as the fourth installment of an ongoing orcharding series offered by the soil district. The district says the orcharding series will continue in the future.
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Hartpury’s Mat Gilbert has spoken out about his deafness and how he has achieved through rugby despite his disability.
The openside-flanker, who has been a mainstay for Hartpury in the Championship this season, was diagnosed as deaf at the age of five.
He still wears a hearing aid to this day and had played for the Scarlets, Bath as well as Worcester Warrios before joining Hartpury.
Gilbert told Championship Rugby: “Being deaf is just something that has always been a part of my dogma and is a part of who I am now.
“My hearing loss has gradually got worse but I am a big believer in your own self and that you have to have self-belief.
“Having a disability and having hearing loss has made me want to prove to people that I can do things.
“I’ve never really noticed it too much but then there are people that do doubt you but as a deaf person you can achieve things in life.”
Gilbert will play for Hartpury this weekend as they host Doncaster Knights at 2.30pm on Saturday.
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office reports the transport Wednesday of a Browning man to the Grundy County Detention Center from the Moberly Correctional Facility.
Forty-five-year-old Robert Lee Wood was arrested on a failure to appear or pay on misdemeanor charges of passing a bad check of less than $500 and violating of an adult protection order.
His bonds total $1,350 cash only, and he is to appear in the Associate Division of Grundy County Circuit Court June 12th.
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People who spend too much outnumber, by far, those who spend too little. But the methods that therapists and financial planners use to help "underspenders" can guide the rest of us about when it's OK to splurge and when we should resist.
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PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP)  Passengers on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship who were expecting to be on their way to the Bahamas instead spent the night stuck at a port in central Florida after Coast Guard inspectors found safety issues on board the ship.
News outlets report that passengers had already boarded the Majesty of the Seas when their Monday afternoon departure from Port Canaveral was delayed.
Coast Guard spokesman Ryan Dickinson said the delay had to do with the life-saving equipment on board, not the ship's engine. He did not give further details.
Royal Caribbean apologized to the delayed guests on Twitter and asked for patience.
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Over 50 people were rushed to various hospitals in South Africa after eating meat from a cow that had reportedly died from a snake bite.
The incident happened at Mpoza ves a cow village outside Tsolo in the Eastern Cape Province.
The province’s department of health spokesperson, Sizwe Kupelo said the patients confirmed they had eaten the meat from the carcass of an animal that had died after being bitten by a snake.
He said the patients experienced diarrhoea, vomiting, headaches and stomach cramps, according to a report by News24.com.
Among those who were ill were 16 children, eight of whom had been transferred to the Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital’s paediatric ward, while the others were treated at Mthatha Regional Hospital.
Kupelo said four elderly patients were also transferred to Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital for further treatment.
Kupelo said the department was urging communities to stop consuming meat from dead animals as it was dangerous to do so.
The pilot of a small plane that crashed Wednesday morning in Eden Prairie has been identified as a 77-year-old Richfield man.
Philip Anthony Schaffer died when his plane crashed into the parking lot of Resurrection Life Church shortly after 11 a.m., according to the Hennepin County Medical Examiner.
The experimental plane had just taken off from the Flying Cloud Airport in Eden Prairie, about 2 miles south of the church, when it went down. Schaffer, the only person on board, reported a fire shortly after taking off, officials said.
Eden Prairie police Lt. Bill Wyffels said a witness reported watching the plane go into a circle before it hit the ground. Wyffels said it was fortunate the plane did not hit a building when it crashed.
Gov. Scott Walker signed 51 pieces of legislation, including four bills undermining women's rights, late last Thursday—and announced those signings the next day, April 6, a day dominated by headlines about Good Friday and the Milwaukee Brewers
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NEW YORK - A Second Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals panel on Feb. 10 issued a summary order vacating a New York federal judge's ruling that a pension plan participant does not have standing to sue on behalf of himself, his pension plan and other similarly situated Employee Retirement Income Security Act plans over alleged improper fiduciary conduct (Landol Fletcher v. Convergex Group LLC, et al., No. 16-734, 2nd Cir., 2017 U.S. App. LEXIS 2459).
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OGRA recommended hike of Rs8.37 per litre in petrol prices, while an increase in Rs12.5 per litre in diesel prices is recommended
ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) on Wednesday sent a summary to the power division suggesting increase in various petroleum products effective from June 1.
OGRA recommended hike of Rs8.37 per litre in petrol prices, while an increase of Rs12.5 per litre in diesel prices is recommended.
The authority also recommended an increase of Rs8.30 and Rs11.65 in kerosene oil and diesel oil, respectively.
The government in the budget for fiscal 2018-19 recommended an increase of nearly 200% in petroleum levy.
According to experts, the increase is feared to cause a rapid rise in inflation.
Under the Finance Bill 2018, tax on diesel, petroleum, crude oil and high-octane fuel would be increased from Rs10 per litre to Rs30. The same increase would be imposed on the levy of light speed diesel and gasoline, while levy on local liquefied petroleum gas could go up by 328%.
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Lady Gaga appears to be getting ready to launch her own brand of wine!
According to The Blast, reps for the singer have filed paperwork to secure the rights to both “Joanne Trattoria Vino Blanco” and “Joanne Trattoria Vino Rossa.”
The wines are already available at her father’s restaurant, Joanne Trattoria in New York City, but the new documents suggest she is seeking to expand the brand.
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BERLIN, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Negotiators trying to agree the parameters of a new grand coalition between Chancellor Angela Merkel’s conservatives and Germany’s Social Democrats said in a working paper seen by Reuters on Friday that they wanted to progressively abolish air transport tax over the coming legislative period.
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Police in Providence are investigating a man shot outside an apartment complex Monday morning on Eagle Street, near Valley Street and a couple blocks from Atwells Avenue.
A 34-year-old male was shot once outside 11 Eagle Street, Providence Police Cmdr. Thomas Verdi told Eyewitness News. As of Monday afternoon, Verdi said the man was listed in stable condition at Rhode Island Hospital.
At last check with police, no one had been arrested, and police had no suspects.
Some neighbors told Eyewitness News they consider it a safe neighborhood and they weren’t concerned following this incident.
Northstar Investment Advisors LLC boosted its stake in shares of Procter & Gamble Company by 8.0% during the third quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission . The fund owned 105,021 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 7,773 shares during the period.
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HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission approved a 6% toll increase for 2019 both for E-ZPass and cash customers. The increase is set to start on Jan. 6, 2019. The toll increase will apply to all PA Turnpike sections and extensions. The most-common toll for a passenger vehicle will increase next year from $1.30 to $1.38 for E-ZPass customers and from $2.10 to $2.25 for cash customers. The 2019 toll increase is required to meet the Commission’s funding obligations as well as maintaining and improving the 552-mile PA Turnpike system. The Commission has thus far reconstructed more than 132 miles of its system, with another 19 miles of roadway now being rebuilt and widened and more than 82 miles currently in planning and design phases. A 2019 trip calculator and toll schedule will be posted online later this summer.
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OTTAWA—The amount Canadians owe compared with their income ticked lower in the first quarter but remained near record levels as mortgage debt continued to climb.Statistics Canada said Wednesday the amount of household credit-market debt as a proportion of household disposable income slipped to 166.9 per cent in the quarter, compared with 167.2 per cent in the fourth quarter of last year.That means that for every dollar of disposable income, Canadians owe about $1.67.Read more:Survey confirms the painful truth about our household debt: WellsArticle Continued BelowRising debt, sizzling housing markets leave economy more vulnerable: Bank of CanadaCentral bank hints at rate hike as growth broadensEconomists and policy-makers, including the Bank of Canada, have raised concerns about household debt and see it as a key risk to the economy.
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI -- Traffic is being redirected due to a fatal crash on U.S. 31, officials at the Ottawa County Sheriff's Department said.
Southbound lanes of U.S. 31 at Port Sheldon Street are shut down and expected to stay closed for the next few hours while deputies do a scene investigation.
Southbound U.S. 31 is being diverted at Blair Street, the intersection just north of Port Sheldon and the scene, officials said.
The fatal incident occurred around 7:30 a.m. Wednesday morning. It involved a car and a semi-truck.
The Ottawa County Sheriff's Office is currently investigating the incident. More details are expected to be released throughout the day.
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VILLANOVA, Pa. (AP) — Villanova will begin a comprehensive $60 million renovation of the Pavilion with the work beginning in June.
Upon completion the 31-year-old on-campus facility will officially be named the Finneran Pavilion.
There are still several matters yet to be finalized, including season ticketing options, the final design and the full schedule for the 2017-18 season. Although the full schedule has yet to be confirmed, the majority of the men’s home games will be played in Philadelphia’s Wells Fargo Center and the women’s home games will be held on campus in the Jake Nevin Field House.
LAURENTIAN VALLEY TWP. – A truck driver from Quebec has been charged as a result of a single-vehicle tractor-trailer crash early Wednesday morning.
Tim Alexander, 40, of Dollard-des-Ormeaux, Que. has been charged by the Ontario Provincial Police with careless driving under the Highway Traffic Act.
The crash occurred in the 400 block of Forest Lea Road in Laurentian Valley Twp., just west of the intersection with B-Line Road.
Police said that just before 3 a.m., the tractor-trailer was eastbound on Forest Lea Road when it left the roadway, plowed through guard posts, and down a steep embankment, coming to rest in some brush and trees. The driver suffered minor injuries and was taken to the Pembroke Regional Hospital in an ambulance by paramedics with Renfrew County Paramedic Service.
The truck, which was transporting paint, sustained extensive damage. It began leaking fuel and paint as a result of the crash and so the Ministry of the Environment has been contacted to attend the scene.
Four people found dead in a South Carolina home Sunday evening were killed in an apparent murder-suicide, local authorities said.
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher identified the victims in a statement as 26-year-old Marissa Hope Reynoso and two of her children, 4-year-old Elijah Chavez and 1-year-old Ezra Chavez. Also dead was 25-year-old Jorge Luis Chavez, who's believed to be the father of the two children.
The coroner said the bodies were found at around 8 p.m. Sunday.
The Lexington County Sheriff's Office initially said that Jorge Luis Chavez was a person of interest in the murders and circulated a photo of him on social media. Early Monday, however, the sheriff's office said the deaths were likely a murder-suicide and they were no longer searching for Chavez.
Fisher said Reynoso had an older child who wasn't at the home at the time. The investigation is ongoing.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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As part of a museum-wide exhibition series focusing on consumerism, the Haggerty Museum of Art presents “Aesthetic Afterlife,” featuring Wisconsin artists William Andersen, Jason Ramey, Heather McCalla, Niki Johnson, Hongtao Zhou and Yevgeniya Kaganovich. Incorporating discarded or donated objects, the works raise numerous questions about globalization, the environmental impact of consumerism and the psychology of materialism. Andersen’s Mi er wa qi (Milwaukee in pinyin Chinese) converts Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation hand tools into artworks through elaborate blue-and-white chinoiserie over-painting.
This painting style—drawn from ancient Chinese pottery and appropriated by Europeans in the 17th century—points to the long history of cultural fusion, the United States’ ever-growing reliance on China for cheap labor, and the tension between the triumphs and tragedies of globalization.
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New Delhi [India], Feb. 15 : After Foreign Secretary S. Jaishankar stated that Pakistan needs to shut down its terrorism factory, Defence Expert Major General P.K. Sehgal on Wednesday categorically stated that Islamabad is the greatest threat to human kind, peace and tranquility and therefore it is now a global phenomenon. Major General Sehgal told ANI that Pakistan is producing thousands of Osama Bin Laden on a yearly basis who is creating mayhem not only in the neighbouring country but across the globe.
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Captain Natalie Sciver led from the front as the Surrey Stars thrashed the Yorkshire Diamonds by eight wickets in the Kia Women's Super League.
England pair Sciver and Alex Hartley ripped through the Yorkshire lower order as they were bowled out for 100 - s eamer Sciver claiming three for 20 and spinner Hartley three for 15 as the Diamonds collapsed from 85 for four. Sune Luus top-scored with 29 and Katherine Brunt added impetus with a 13-ball 25 which included two sixes.
An unbroken third-wicket stand of 67 between Sciver (34 not out) and Marizanne Kapp (48 no) saw Surrey home with 15 balls to spare.
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DALE, Okla. (AP) — Authorities say they’ve captured three of the four inmates who escaped from the Lincoln County jail earlier this week.
The Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office says inmates Jeremy Tyson Irvin and Trey Glenn Goodnight were caught early Wednesday near Dale, which is about 25 miles south of the jail from which they escaped early Monday.
Authorities say Irvin and Goodnight surrendered peacefully at about 2 a.m. Wednesday. An Oklahoma Highway Patrol spokeswoman tells The Oklahoman that a third inmate, Sonny Baker, was captured Wednesday near Carney, about 10 miles northwest of Chandler.
A four inmate, Brian Moody, remains missing. Court records show that Irvin is charged with first-degree murder and the others are accused of property crimes.
Authorities say the four inmates escaped by crawling through the jail’s ventilation system.
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April 28 Vermilion Energy Inc
* Vermilion Energy Inc announces results for the three months ended March 31, 2017
* Q1 FFO per share C$1.21
* Says average production increased by 6% in Q1 2017 to 64,537 boe/d
* Vermilion Energy - expect production volumes to continue increasing throughout 2017 to achieve full year production guidance of between 69,000-70,000 boe/d Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
In turnaround mode
Food processing industry is taking off thanks to policy changes
Food processing industry is taking off thanks to policy changes
The food processing industry, which has been languishing for long despite carrying the sunrise sector tag, seems to be finally taking off. It has seen an infusion of fresh investment of nearly $700 million in the last four months, reversing the earlier bloodbath marked by the closure of about 20 companies. Conditions now seem ripe for agro-processing to grow into at least a billion-dollar sector in the near future. Should this happen, it would bode well for the beleaguered farm sector as it can cut down post-harvest losses, which run into over Rs 92,000 crore a year, and boost ...
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A Lodi man was arrested for allegedly stealing an iPhone in Garfield, less than a week after he was busted for stealing a purse, authorities said.
Garfield Police identified Ryan Morgan as the culprit who stole the iPhone from a AT&T store on River Drive around 12 p.m. on Tuesday, Garfield Police Capt. Darren Sucorowski said in a statement. The phone was valued at $649.99.
The 30-year-old was later spotted walking on River Drive, authorities said. He was arrested and charged with theft. Morgan already had a warrant out for his arrest as he was a suspect in an attempted burglary on May 29 in which he tried to break into a liquor store on Passaic Street.
Morgan was arrested June 6 for stealing a woman’s purse at the Applebee’s and using her debit card, authorities said.
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LONDON (AP) — Will Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang leave Borussia Dortmund for Arsenal? Will Riyad Mahrez move to Manchester City?
It's the final day of Europe's transfer window and there are potentially some big deals to be finalized, especially in the Premier League, where clubs have already spent a record amount in January.
The most significant transfer could see Aubameyang join Arsenal for a reported 64.5 million euros ($80 million) in a move that would have a domino effect, with Dortmund needing a replacement and Arsenal looking to offload striker Oliver Giroud.
Man City broke its transfer record to sign Aymeric Laporte for $80 million on Tuesday and could surpass that a day later if the Premier League leaders succeed in bringing in Mahrez from Leicester.
No major signings are expected in Spain or France.
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Two thirds of Canadians say they're embarrassed about being Canadian or living in Canada for one reason or another, according to an Ipsos poll conducted on behalf of Global News. Thirty-three per cent pinpointed the low-trading loonie as the single most embarrassing issue, followed by Canada's history with First Nations and Canadians' excessive political correctness .
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Liverpool have promised Mohamed Salah he can leave if they win the Champions League, Don Balon claim
Reports in Spain earlier this month suggested that Liverpool have promised Salah they will listen to offers if he guides them to Champions League glory.
According to Don Balon, Real Madrid have caught wind of the pact from the Egypt international’s camp but that is not putting club president Florentino Perez off his pursuit.
Liverpool face Salah’s former team Roma in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final clash tonight (7.45pm).
Salah, who joined the Reds for around £37million last summer, will hope to add to his eight goals in the Champions League.
He has taken English football by storm and crowned off his stunning campaign by being named the PFA Player of the Year on Sunday.
April 3 Mallinckrodt Plc, a manufacturer of the generic painkiller oxycodone, said on Monday it had reached a $35 million settlement to resolve U.S. probes into its monitoring and reporting of suspicious orders of controlled substances.
The drug company said that the agreement in principle is subject to additional review and approval by the U.S. Justice Department and U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and will not have a material effect on Mallinckrodt's financial condition. (Reporting by Nate Raymond in Boston)
HUDSON FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) – The Washington County Sheriff’s have provided this statement regarding a school shooting threat for the Hudson Falls district circulating on social media:
“Our agency is currently investigating unsubstantiated rumors circulating on social media about a possible shooting at the Hudson Falls Middle School on Notre Dame Street in the Town of Kingsbury.
Although we have no other specific information that such an event will occur, students and parents should expect to see a significant law enforcement presence at the school.
We take any and all threats to school safety seriously and will work diligently to find the original source of this posting.” (See picture below)
NEWS10 ABC will continue to update this story as more information is provided.
NYON, Switzerland — Two-time defending champion Real Madrid will face Paris Saint-Germain in the last 16 of the Champions League.
The match, which will pit Cristiano Ronaldo against Neymar, was possible because Madrid finished as a runner-up in its group.
Barcelona will play Chelsea, Manchester City will face Basel, Manchester United will take on Sevilla and Porto will play Liverpool.
Also, it was: Juventus vs. Tottenham; Bayern Munich vs. Besiktas; and Shakhtar Donetsk vs. Roma.
The first legs will be played from Feb. 13-21, with the return matches from March 6-14.
The Office for National Statistics noted on Wednesday, the UK’s official jobless rate stayed unchanged at 4.8% in December, while the claimant count showed a much bigger-than expected drop last month.
The number of people claiming jobless benefits dropped sharply by 42.4k in January from reduced 20.5k claim seekers seen previously. The claimant count rate decreased to 2.1% in the last month, when compared to 2.3% previous.
Wage growth, excluding bonuses dropped in the reported period, coming in at 2.6% versus 2.7% booked previously, while the gauge including bonuses also missed expectations, arriving at 2.6% 3m y/y versus 2.8% last. Employment change for December stood at 37k versus 22k expected and -9k previous.
EURUSD - Vulnerable To The Downside With Eyes On 1.0500 Zone EURUSD - With the pair closing further lower on Tuesday, more decline is envisaged in the days ahead. On the upside, resistance comes in at 1.0550 level with a cut through here opening the door for more upside towards the 1.0500 level. Further up, resistance lies at the 1.0450 level where a break will expose the 1.0400 level. Conversely, support lies at the 1.0600 level where a violation will aim at the 1.0650 level. A break of here will aim at the 1.0700 level. Its daily RSI is bearish and pointing lower suggesting further weakness. All in all, EURUSD faces further downside pressure but with caution.
[India] May 31 (ANI): Maharashtra cabinet's Agriculture Minister Pandurang Pundalik Fundkar on Thursday after suffering a cardiac arrest.
Fundkar who was admitted in K.J. Somaiya Hospital Mumbai since 2 days suffered a heart attack in the wee hours of Thursday morning.
Doctors tried to revive him but to no avail.
Fundkar was a diabetic patient.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid his condolences and said that Fundkar was at the forefront of working towards the welfare of farmers.
"Saddened by the demise of Maharashtra's Agriculture Minister Shri Pandurang Fundkar. He made an invaluable contribution towards building the BJP in Maharashtra. He was also at the forefront of serving the farmers of the state. My thoughts are with his family and supporters," tweeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader was elected in Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis's cabinet in July 2016. (ANI)
Kuwait Financial Centre CEO on Development, Investing
Kuwait Financial Centre CEO Manaf Al Hajeri discusses the future for the country and talks about his investment thoughts. He speaks from the Kuwait Investment Forum on "Bloomberg Daybreak: Middle East." (Source: Bloomberg)
The 10th BRICS Academic Forum is currently underway in what is known as Africa’s richest square mile, Sandton. This year’s theme centres on inclusive development in the BRICS countries and the role that leaders can play in developing countries. Professor Ari Sitas, Chairperson of the National Institute for the Humanities and Social Sciences joins CNBC Africa for more.
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Multiple award winning actresss and filmmaker, Kafui Danku has launched her maiden book which is an encapsulation of her many years of painful and emotionally sapping experiences.
Titled, ‘‘Silence Is Not Golden— Musings of an untold story’ the book stir up various emotions in the reader as he or she you reflectively journey through the pages.
Speaking at the launch Sunday, March 18, 2018 Kafui Danku urged women to repel all forms of abuses and voice up.
“I have just realized that, there are so many issues that eat us up as women or as a people and from my experience of what I have gathered so far I realize that a lot of women want to be listened to, they want people to know how they feel especially when it comes to issues of delayed conception.”
“So ‘Silence Is Not Golden’ ….with a very eye-opening and inspiring journey and we will learn when to be silent and we also know some silence can be very distractive,” she said.
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Nora Store Country Christmas - Alcester
Dec 15, 2017 - Dec 17, 2017
Christmas carol sing-along accompanied by organ and piano.
Mike Pedersen is again opening his historical Nora Store, to give everyone a chance to get together and sing Christmas carols and hymns. Mike and friends accompany the singing with wonderful pipe organ and piano music.
This annual event is Mike’s special gift to the community. Mike invests his time and resources generously, so that we can enjoy this very special Christmas experience. Donations are appreciated to help Mike continue his Christmas event.
Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings at 6:30 p.m. Sunday afternoons 1:30-3:30 pm.
Other times available for small groups by appointment.
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WASHINGTON (WHDH) - Sixteen women who have accused President Donald Trump of sexual misconduct are set to formally call on Congress to investigate the allegations.
A documentary group that released a film about the allegations says the women will address media on Monday.
During last year’s presidential campaign, more than a dozen women accused Trump of sexual misconduct.
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Police are trying to identify a man who reportedly exposed his genitals to people in another vehicle while driving in southeast Calgary on Saturday, May 12.
The victims said they were driving on Stoney Trail and approaching the Peigan Trail turnoff when a minivan pulled up beside their car.
When the victims looked over, the driver of the minivan exposed his genitals to them, according to police.
The victims tried to slow down to get the minivan’s licence plate but he quickly swerved off the road onto Peigan Trail and disappeared.
The suspect is described as being approximately 45-years-old with short grey hair and a beard.
The vehicle the suspect was driving was a mid-2000s light blue Dodge Caravan with a white roof rack.
Anyone with information about the suspect or the incident is asked to call Crime
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — An Arkansas day care centre has fired four employees over the death of a 5-year-old developmentally disabled boy who was left in a sweltering van all day.
Ascent Children's Health Services CEO Dan Sullivan said Wednesday that "staff did not follow company policies and procedures, and if they had, this tragedy would not have occurred."
Christopher Gardner was picked up by Ascent on Monday morning but he wasn't taken inside the West Memphis day care centre, which serves children with developmental disabilities and has centres throughout the state.
Sullivan, who is also a state representative, says the company has been in contact with Christopher's family and that it will continue to work with the authorities investigating the death.
West Memphis is across the Mississippi River from Memphis, Tennessee.
Sri Lankan Recipes by Curry Mad – Crabmeat ‘n’ Noodles
Ingredients
1-2 Sprigs **Curry Leaves
1/2 **Green Capsicum
1 **Leek
1/2 **Red Capsicum
2-3 Sprigs **Spring Onions
2 Tins (As Crab Meat above)
Juice of 1/2 Lime/Lemon
Noodles
1 Tblsp Oil
Rice Sticks
Salt & Pepper to taste
How
Wash, clean and cut Capsicum, Leek and Spring Onions. Cut the `body’ part of the Leek, not the leaves, into approximately 1/2″ / 1 ½ cm thick slices.
Drain the brine from the crab meat and put aside. Use enough Rice Sticks (12 Oz/360 g) for 1 rather large, or 2 small to medium serves and prepare as per instructions on packet and put aside.
Put these **ingredients into a fry pan. except the crab meat and fry gently. When these are lightly fried, 3-5 minutes, add the crab meat. Turn off the heat and add the juice of half Lemon or Lime.
Add some chilli sauce if not `chilli hot’ enough for you. Enjoy while still warm.
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ARLINGTON - See Enchant Christmas AND help support Kidd's Kids this Thursday night!
Enchant Christmas in Arlington boasts the biggest outdoor Christmas light maze and more sparkling lights and trees than you can imagine. This Thursday night, December 14, you can go see the sparkles and support Kidd's Kids at the same time!
Caroline Kraddick will be there, caroling with the special kids who have benefited from Kidd's Kids.
All you have to do is use the code 'kidd' -- with two d's --when you buy your ticket.
Mark Allen nose dives in his U.S. Curtiss P-40 World War II airplane Saturday during the annual Air Fiesta airshow at the Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport. A World War II Japanese aircraft performs Saturday during the annual Air Fiesta airshow at the Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport.
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This 73-year-old granny is a sword-fighting force A 73-year-old Indian woman, Meenakshi Raghavan, is no ordinary grandmother. Nicknamed “Sword Granny,” Meenakshi has been practicing martial arts for 66 years. She uses her skills to fight in front of huge...
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SAO PAULO (AP) — An outbreak of measles is growing in Brazil after cases were imported from neighboring Venezuela.
Brazil's Health Ministry said Monday that more than 460 cases of measles have been confirmed this year in two border states. Authorities are increasing vaccinations in Roraima and Amazonas states.
The World Health Organization declared the Americas measles-free in 2016, but outbreaks can still occur when cases are imported. More than 2,000 cases have been reported in Venezuela since an outbreak began there last year. The health system in oil-rich country was once a model for the region, but a deepening economic and political crisis has led to the collapse of health services.
Hardships in general in Venezuela have sent more than 1 million people fleeing to neighboring countries, sometimes bringing disease with them.
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DANBURY, Conn. - After a storied 38-year career, Dr. Helena Nitowski, principal of Danbury's Western Connecticut Academy of International Studies magnet elementary school, announced her retirement Nitowski took over AIS in 2006.
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Dale Earnhardt Jr., like so many, is appalled by what took place Saturday in Charlottesville, Va.
The “Unite the Right” white supremacist rally that left one woman dead and dozens injured has drawn strong reactions from all corners of the sporting world. When asked Monday how he feels about both the violent rally, as well as president Donald Trump’s controversial reaction to it, Earnhardt offered this straightforward answer:
Hatred, bigotry, & racism should have no place in this great country. Spread love. https://t.co/aJRxVB4cqB — Dale Earnhardt Jr. (@DaleJr) August 14, 2017
Although he had no issue condemning the actions of Neo-Nazis, Ku Klux Klan members and skinheads, Earnhardt didn’t say anything about Trump.
Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James had no issue with calling out the president, though.
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COLUMBUS, Ga. (AP)  Prosecutors say a Jamaican man has been sentenced to serve more than three years in federal prison for threatening an immigration judge.
U.S. Attorney G.F. "Pete" Peterman says 42-year-old Delroy Anthony McLean was sentenced Tuesday to serve three years and five months.
McLean was in federal immigration custody awaiting deportation at the Stewart Detention Center in southwest Georgia. Prosecutors say he threatened during a hearing at that facility to "bash the head" of an immigration judge. They say he also threatened the judge's husband and repeated his comments outside the courtroom.
McLean was found guilty during a trial in October. Prosecutors say he is expected to be deported to his native Jamaica after he serves his sentence.
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Lakewood city officials are worried about malfunctions of railroad crossing arms last week that caused traffic backups, sequestered the Tillicum neighborhood, and resulted in drivers manually lifting the crossing arms so they could proceed over the tracks.
STILLWATER, N.Y. (NEWS10) – The Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office arrested a woman they say forged the checks of a family member recovering from surgery.
Police say BonnieLu Brehm, 65, forged the victim’s signature on checks and used those checks to withdraw more than $28,000 from the victim’s bank account over the course of three weeks.
The victim was recovering at Capital District Hospital at the time.
Brehm was charged with third-degree grand larceny and second-degree forgery.
She was processed and released.
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Rachel Langlois, our financial expert from Cyprus Credit Union, shared some credit myths that you need to be aware of:
1. No need to check my credit - I pay on time
2. It hurts my score to check my report
3. Paying off a debt will remove it from my report.
4. Only one entry per debt.
5. Canceling an old card will hurt my credit history.
6. Hiring a credit repair company will fix my reports instantly.
7. When I get my free credit report, I`ll also get a free score.
8. Little debts, like outstanding library fines and parking tickets, don`t count.
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March 29Wuhan East Lake High Technology Group Co Ltd
* Says it will invest up to 299 million yuan in a new fund, which is engaged in environmental industry
* Fund with scale of up to 1.2 billion yuan
Source text in Chinese:goo.gl/ft3Fuz
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
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My series of photo montages is about moods. Emotional states reproduced by different layers of photographs. Moods are complex, which I have expressed by combining photographs shot by me at different places in the world. The photos stand for the moods: loneliness, inner peace, happiness and escape. In the photo collages you will also find emotional states like rootedness, animated desolation, inevitability to our artificiality, frangibility.
I have also made this series as real 3D collages, where I have cut the photographs and clued it together in different layers. Between the layers, I have placed foam board to create more depth.
April 20 CoreSite Realty Corp:
* CoreSite Realty- on April 19, co amended, restated a term loan agreement to increase commitment thereunder from $100 million to $200 million - sec filing
* CoreSite Realty Corp - amended term loan agreement to extend maturity of facility from january 31, 2019 to april 19, 2022 Source text - bit.ly/2pke3FR Further company coverage:
The Spanish giants, so often renowned for being the side splashing the cash, are set to complete a number of big departures this summer.
Marca say there are six players who could leave the Bernabeu - Fabio Coentraro, Pepe, James Rodriguez, Alvaro Morata, Diego Llorente and Mariano Diaz.
Morata is being lined up by Manchester United but the two clubs are still working to agree a fee.
United had planned to spend no more than £60m while Real are thought to want closer to £80m.
A big sum is also expected to be banked from the sale of James Rodriguez, who appeared to wave goodbye to Bernabeu fans against Sevilla before being left out the Champions League side.
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Liberty High School’s boys basketball team made sure Alex Serrano would be on a banner in Memorial Gym, kept rival Freedom out of the postseason, and preserved its chance to be in the playoffs.
That’s quite a senior night.
The Hurricanes defeated the Patriots 60-50 in an Eastern Pennsylvania Conference Steel Division game at Memorial Gym on Friday night.
Serrano, a senior guard, passed 1,000 career points in the first half and finished with a game-high 28. He is the seventh Liberty boy to hit the milestone and now has 1,019 points in his career.
“It was something I always wanted,” said the senior, who has scored 435 points this season. “Who wouldn’t want to do that? I came out and played for my team every night.”
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New single-channel video at Des Moines Art Center features artist Alex Prager “La Petite Mort”
DES MOINES, IA (October 2017) — On October 19, the Des Moines Art Center will open Alex Prager’s “La Petite Mort,” the fourth video in the Single-channel 7 series, Journeys into Peripheral Worlds. “La Petite Mort” will be on view in the Pamela Bass-Bookey and Harry Bookey Gallery, Richard Meier building, through January 7, 2018.
Prager creates new cinematic universes focused on intense emotion and epic themes such as obsession, disaster, and mortality. Her visually arresting and highly stylized art is influenced by classic cinema, fashion, and artists such as Cindy Sherman and William Eggleston. Starring French actress Judith Godreche and narrated by Gary Oldman, “La Petite Mort” presents a surreal and suspenseful exploration of love and death, rendered in the warm, bright tones of vintage Technicolor.
Here in Northern Arizona, we are blessed to have many stunning views nearby, not the least of which is the Painted Desert. Located just north of I-40 near Winslow and Holbrook, the Painted Desert is an artist's dream, a panorama of nature's canvas brushed by every color of the palette. The views are timeless, but not static; shadows and sun play tag across the endless reaches, dust devils whirl by, and jackrabbits and antelope skitter across the landscape, unaware of the beauty around them.
Melissa Bowersock is a photographer and multi-genre author with multiple novels and non-fiction titles to her credit. For more information, visit her web page at www.newmoonrising.net.
Former Panthers defensive back Tyrone Poole: 'We're all spiders.' Tyrone Poole, a Panthers defensive back from 1995-97 and now a motivational speaker, explains his analogy for why people are like spiders. Chapel Fowler ×
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WASHINGTON A senior State Department official firmly rejected Russia's claim on Wednesday that a deadly chemical attack in Syria was caused by a Syrian air strike on an opposition arms depot.
"Russia offers a set of false facts that only it and the Assad regime support," the official said in a statement. "Russia's persistence on this path of obfuscation is as if the rest of the civilized world does not have eyes, ears, or the ability to reach obvious conclusions," the official added.
The U.S. has not yet ascertained whether the chemical used in the attack was sarin nerve gas, the official added. ‎
(Reporting by Lesley Wroughton; Editing by Chris Reese)
As mentioned in my previous post, any popular award is at its best when as many people as possible get involved. As the Australian Ditmar Awards have just opened for nominations, I’m sharing the links here to make it easy for as many people as possible to get into it. So think about what you’ve read, check anyone’s eligibility post, and get nominating!
The rules are here: http://wiki.sf.org.au/Ditmar_rules
You can see a pretty thorough eligibility list here: http://wiki.sf.org.au/2017_Ditmar_eligibility_list
And nominating is very easy with this online form: http://ditmars.sf.org.au/2017/nominations.html
Get to it.
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Full-Service Dealers with their Own In-House Security Monitoring Centers are Increasingly Turning to Third-Party Providers for a More Integrated Relationship FRAMINGHAM, Mass. - S2 Security , a provider of IP-based access control, video management and mobile security management systems, and Allegion announces S2 NetBox series product support for Schlage NDE wireless locks.
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Chandigarh, Feb 3 (IANS) Chandigarh's Gerrari Offroaders took the early lead in the JK Tyre Xtreme 4Play, North India's biggest off-roading competition, after Stage 2 here on Saturday.
Veteran off-roaders Kabir Warcha and Gurmeet Singh Virdi finished the stage in 19 minutes, 41 seconds out of the allotted 25 minutes to jump ahead of the competition.
They were ably assisted by co-drivers Yuvraj Tiwana and Kirpal Singh Tung, as they grappled with the hill climb.
Each team had to go up and reach a natural hump after which the climb suddenly became steep, almost toughing 90 degrees. The two cars had to use the winch to complete it which proved to an almost impossible task.
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SHENZHEN, China (AP) — Top-seeded Agnieszka Radwanska saved three match points before edging Duan Ying-ying of China 6-2, 6-7 (4), 7-5 in the first round of the Shenzhen Open on Monday.
Radwanska, the defending champion, cruised through the first set without facing a break point, but struggled in the final two sets, dropping serve five times to the 103rd-ranked wild card entry.
The Pole relied on her strong defense to close out the match in just under 2 1/2 hours, chasing down a well-placed drop shot and hitting a forehand crosscourt winner to set up match point.
In other matches, second-seeded Simona Halep, the 2015 champion, defeated Jelena Jankovic 6-1, 3-6, 6-3; third-seeded Johanna Konta routed Cagla Buyukakcay 6-2, 6-0; and Serbian qualifier Nina Stojanovic took out fifth-seeded Timea Babos 1-6, 7-5, 6-2.
SSCENT detectives say they arrested a Manistee man after stumbling on a meth lab.
Peter Wittlieff was arraigned on two counts of having a meth lab, and one count of possession of meth, which are felonies.
The investigation started back in September when Manistee police responded to a medical emergency.
They say that's when they saw items used to make meth.
SSCENT then got a warrant to search the home, where they recovered meth-making materials.
(Atlanta, GA) — UPS is acknowledging that four of its employees were involved in today’s shooting at a company facility in San Francisco.
In a statement, UPS said it couldn’t provide any information about the identities of those employees yet pending the police investigation. The company said it’s saddened and deeply concerned about the affected employees and their family members.
UPS added that the facility is a packing sortage hub and delivery center, and that 850 people are employed there. NBC Bay Area is reporting that four people were killed in the shooting, including the gunman.
No bail for gun accused
A 21-year-old man has been remanded to HMP Dodds, St Philip on gun and wounding charges.
Jabarri Shaquille Eversley, of 8th Avenue New Orleans, St Michael was not required to plead to the indictable charge of using a firearm on December 5, 2016 without a valid licence.
The porter is also accused of causing serious bodily harm to Lester Carmichael on the same date, with intent to maim, disfigure or disable him or to do him some serious bodily harm.
The accused, who was represented by attorney-at-law Angella Mitchell-Gittens, will reappear before Magistrate Douglas Frederick in the District ‘A’ Magistrates’ Court on March 14.
BRIEF-Eoh Holdings sees six-month HEPS up between 20-25 pct
* HEPS for six months ended Jan. 31 is expected to be between 431 cents and 449 cents, reflecting an increase of between 20-25 pct Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom)
Manufacturer Delays Delivery of Recyclable Materials Roll Carts
BARTOW, Fla. (Oct. 6, 2017) – The delivery of recyclable material roll carts, scheduled for distribution the week of Oct. 2, is delayed due to an emergency shutdown of operations at the cart manufacturing facility.
Ana Wood, Waste & Recycling Director said “It was an external issue out of the county’s control.” The manufacturer of the carts had to move to a new production facility further away, delaying our shipments.
Waste & Recycling officials expect carts to be delivered within the next two weeks. The delivery will only impact those who returned the “Yes” notice to the county in March.
Roll cart delivery is on schedule to begin November 1 for residents who requested them and were initially informed carts would arrive after January 2018.
(NEWS10) – Police are warning the public about coat hooks that have cameras hidden inside of them.
The coat hooks are sold online as “home security devices” and can be purchased for less than $20 on Amazon and at Walmart.
Police say the devices have the camera mounted behind the hook and a very small hole in the top portion of the coat hook for the lens of the camera. The cameras take video of the unsuspecting victims.
The warning comes after police in Florida reported three separate incidents of the spy hooks being found in women’s bathrooms.
The chaos erupted as Liverpool prepare to take on the Italians in the semi-final of the Champions League.
It comes after the Manchester City bus was attacked by Liverpool fans when they arrived at Anfield for the quarter-final.
Liverpool ran out 5-1 winners overall, and will take on Roma tonight in the first-leg of their tie.
One fan held up a banner reading: "Liverpool the cream of Europe."
Alicja Dworakowska, 29, pictured with her five-year-old daughter who is also missing
Police are urging a heavily pregnant woman to get in touch after she was reported missing with her five-year-old daughter.
Alicja Dworakowska and her daughter, from the Beeston area of Leeds, were last heard from on Monday, West Yorkshire Police said.
The force urged Ms Dworakowska, or anyone who knows where she is, to contact police.
The 29-year-old is described as white, heavily pregnant, with blonde-ginger, shoulder-length hair and freckles.
She was last seen wearing a black, water-repellent coat.
Her daughter is white with blonde hair and was wearing a pink hat, with earflaps down the side, a beige coat and a pink dress.
A police spokesman said: 'Alcija is urged to contact the police at the earliest opportunity.
'If you have any information on Alicja and her daughter's whereabouts please contact police as soon as possible on 101 and quote log 1018.'
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Kayne Anderson Energy Development Co
* Kayne Anderson Energy Development Company enters into $60 million term loan and $70 million revolving credit facility
* Kayne Anderson Energy - ‍term loan and revolving credit facility replace company's $120 million revolving credit facility and $70 million term loan​
* Kayne Anderson Energy Development Co - ‍ term loan has a four-year term, maturing on august 11, 2021
* Kayne Anderson Energy Development Co - ‍ revolving credit facility has a two-year commitment maturing on august 11, 2019​
* Kayne Anderson Energy Development Co - ‍as of August 11, 2017, co had $60 million borrowed on term loan and $10 million borrowed on revolving credit facility​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
VISTA, Calif. (KGTV) - For the third time in recent months, a local Boy Scout troop is coping with a heartbreaking theft.
As they were getting ready to leave on a camping trip Friday, Boy Scout Troop 722 in Vista realized their camping trailer was gone.
Without a trailer, future trips are now in jeopardy.
The trailer was parked in the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church parking lot when someone broke the padlock and stole the trailer. Because the troop has dealt with vandalism in the past, all their gear is kept in a shipping container.
The trailer has a unique bolt on its door, which was put in to prevent people from breaking in.
Replacing the trailer will cost the troop $5,000.
Community members can donate on a Go Fund Me page set up for the troop.
If you spot the trailer, contact the Vista Sheriff's Department.
In September, a Chula Vista Troop's trailer was stolen, as well as one earlier this month one in University City. Investigators are not sure whether any of the cases are related.
PRINCETON, N.J. (AP) -- Jerome Desrosiers' 3-pointer with 36 seconds left in overtime provided the winning points in Princeton's 76-73 victory over Yale on Friday.
After Desrosiers' trey, Yale missed consecutive 3-point shots and fouled Amir Bell, who missed the front end of a one-and-one. The teams exchanged turnovers before a desperation 3-point try by Yale missed.
Yale took possession after a tie-up in regulation but Trey Phills was unable to connect on a 3-pointer as the game went to overtime.
Myles Stephens scored 18 points and Devin Cannady and Bell 16 apiece for the Tigers (11-8, 3-1 Ivy), who have won three straight, with Bell collecting a career-high 11 rebounds for his first career double-double.
Alex Copeland scored 18 points, Phills had 17 points and a career-high 14 rebounds for his first career double-double while Blake Reynolds added 15 points for the Bulldogs (9-12, 2-3).
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Greece is hoping to secure more bailout funds to meet a summer debt repayment hump as well as a debt relief deal at a meeting of finance ministers from the 19-country eurozone.
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The country, which has been promised help on its mountain of debt once its bailout ends next year, is again the main topic of discussion at a meeting of the so-called eurogroup Thursday.
The main obstacle to an agreement is a difference of opinion between the eurozone and the International Monetary Fund over Greece's long-term debt outlook.
The expectation is Greece will get the roughly 7 billion euros ($7.8 billion) due, but will struggle to clinch the outlines of a debt relief deal that Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras thinks is crucial for the country's economy in the long-term.
A Long Island high school teacher’s assistant was arrested for raping an underage student at the school, Suffolk County police said Friday.
Bay Shore High School teacher’s assistant Marcus Johnson was arrested Thursday night and charged with rape and endangering the welfare of a child for having an “inappropriate relationship” with a teenager at the school, according to the Suffolk County Police Department.
The victim, now 15 years old, was 14 when the abuse started, cops said. Police say the victim was not one of Johnson’s students.
The 27-year-old paraprofessional has worked for the Department of Education since 2014, according to See Through NY. Johnson worked at the high school with children with autism since 2016, according to his Facebook page.
Johnson is scheduled to be arraigned in Central Islip court Friday.
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Law360, Washington (October 6, 2017, 12:40 PM EDT) -- After the U.S. Supreme Court canceled oral arguments over President Donald Trump’s travel ban due to the administration’s policy change, cases involving the Alien Tort Statute and consequential questions of appellate procedure have stepped into the spotlight for the week of Oct. 10.
The court on Sept. 25 canceled the travel ban arguments that were set for Oct. 10 following Trump’s last-minute proclamation recrafting the ban to include non-Muslim countries, which many saw as a way to make the policy more resistant to claims of religious...
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LEYSIN, Switzerland Briton Simon Yates seized the lead of the Tour of Romandie on the penultimate day on Saturday by winning a two-man sprint to the line with Australian Richie Porte in the fourth stage.
Orica rider Yates pulled away from Porte (BMC) with 100 metres to go, sprinting to victory and giving himself a 19-second lead over the Australian overall going into Sunday's 18.3-km time trial around Lausanne.
Chris Froome, of Team Sky, preparing to defend his Tour de France title, was dropped on the day's final climb to Leysin and finished behind the leading group.
Overnight leader Fabio Felline, of Italy, stayed in touch with the peloton on the 163.5-km stage but lost time and slipped down to fourth place overall.
(Writing by Clare Fallon; Editing by Neville Dalton)
Bangkok – A deputy prime minister has stated that although unlocking certain restrictions on political activities is possible, the matter hasn’t been discussed by the government or the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) at this stage.
Deputy Prime Minister for Public Security, Gen Prawit Wongsuwan, said that he doesn’t know if Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha, who is also head of the NCPO, will relax restrictions on political movements as a New Year gift to politicians, noting that there are several matters that must be factored in before any decisions can be made, including the two recent arms seizures in Chachoengsao province.
Gen Prawit confirmed that the government has measures prepared to make sure that political parties will be given enough time for their campaigns and other pre-election activities.
He also declined to talk about the possibility of extending the election timeline.
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Dublin boss Jim Gavin has expanded his management team with the addition of Paul Clarke as a selector.
The pair were teammates on Dublin’s All-Ireland winning side of 1995 and, more recently, Gavin has entrusted Clarke with taking charge of the team in the O’Byrne Cup.
Last year Clarke led a development Dublin side to victory in the competition though they failed to emerge from the group in last month’s edition.
Gavin added the Whitehall Colmcille’s man to his backroom team earlier in the week and he’s expected to be with the team for their Allianz League tie against Tyrone in Omagh this evening.
Clarke was previously a member of former Dublin manager Paul Caffrey’s management team for four years up to 2008.
Derivs trading reinvented as investors look to trump event risk
The upending of global financial markets in the second half of 2016, driven by shocks from the UK’s Brexit vote and US presidential election, has caused a breakdown in previously dominant cross-asset correlations and a sharp resizing of event risk in 2017. Dan Alderson reports on a wave of structured product innovation aimed at navigating this new and more volatile universe.
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The desert tortoise is usually a solitary animal, except during mating season. Then, both male and female tortoises of the same sex will fight each other when they cross paths. Males are especially combative at this time and use a structure known as a gulag scute, which grows outward under their neck from their shell, to ram and flip over a potential male rival. A flipped male has not only lost the battle but if he cannot right himself, he will die from the heat of the desert sun.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — Records from 911 calls show the driver charged with killing a woman at a white nationalist rally in Virginia was previously accused of beating his mother and threatening her with a knife.
Authorities say 20-year-old James Fields drove his car into a crowd of counter-protesters Saturday in Charlottesville. At least two dozen were wounded in addition to the woman killed.
The records from the Florence Police Department in Kentucky show the man's mother had called police in 2011. Records show Fields' mother, Samantha Bloom, told police he stood behind her wielding a 12-inch knife. Bloom is disabled and uses a wheelchair.
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St. Joseph’s Episcopal School students in Boynton Beach teamed up with city staff and officials to plant 15 slash pine trees at Barrier Free Park.
St. Joseph’s Episcopal School students in Boynton Beach teamed up with city staff and officials to plant 15 slash pine trees at Barrier Free Park. (City of Boynton Beach/Courtesy)
As expected the Federal Reserve boosts the Fed Funds rate by 25 basis points to 1%-1.25%.
Looking at the policy statement, the Fed expects to begin shrinking its balance sheet at some point this year. More details in the Policy Normalization Principles and Plans.
The vote in favor was unanimous.
Moving to the economic projects, the "dots" continue to show an expectation for one more rate hike this year, and a terminal Fed Funds rate (roughly by the end of 2019) of 2.9% (actually down a hair from 3% seen in March).
The UE rate is now seen ending 2017 at 4.3% vs. 4.5% expected three months ago. It's seen at 4.2% by year-end 2019 vs. 4.5% expected three months ago.
Core PCE inflation is now seen ending 2017 at just 1.7% vs. 1.9% expected three months ago, but still getting to 2% next year and 2019.
Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister says he is willing to consider subsidies and repair funds for a broken rail line to Churchill, but is not ready to make a firm commitment.
Pallister says he wants to first see what type of freight subsidies are needed and whether there is room for provincial money to repair the privately owned Hudson Bay Railway.
The railway’s owners have said severe flooding last month has caused extensive damage to the northern rail line and it will take until next spring to repair the track.
The railway is the only land link to Churchill, and town council is asking for government subsidies to cover the extra cost of flying food and other goods into the community.
Pallister says the damage is still being assessed, but the province is in talks with Churchill officials to discuss what can be done.
A preliminary assessment has shown that flooding washed away the track bed in 19 places and damaged at least five bridges.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Dong Yi Ri Sheng Home Decoration Group Co Ltd
* Says it adopted new accounting policy disclosed by the Ministry of Finance on May 10, regarding subsidy
* Effective June 12
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by Deborah Brocke ~ August 14th, 2017
More segments from past programs about the upcoming eclipse Monday August 21st. Kathleen talks about modern eclipse-chasing, as well as eclipses in past times, and their chasers. Eclipse shades and info sheets are still available at KTNA this week during office hours, while supplies last!
AC Milan are expected to allow their player Nikola Kalinic join Europa League winners Atletico Madrid in the ongoing summer transfer window.If Nikola Kalinic is sold by the Serie A club, then they will be left with Carlos Bacca. The Colombian international Carlo Bacca was playing on loan for Villarreal during the entire last season.​However, as per the information gathered by Premium Sport relayed via Calciomercato.com , Carlos Bacca has been told he has no future with AC Milan at San Siro.AC Milan wants to bring in a new player after they sell Croatian striker Nikola Kalinic and Colombian international Carlos Bacca in the summer transfer window.If the two players will be shown the exit door of San Siro by AC Milan, then the Serie A club will need to bring in a new player. They have alreayd identified the target as per the report from Premium Sport.Valencia's Simone Zaza is the player who has a valuation of 20 million euros.CLICK HERE TO READ MORE SERIE A NEWSCLICK HERE TO READ MORE LA LIGA NEWS
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Blue Ivy is dripping swagoo through these NYC streets. The Carters were spotted in NYC earlier today and the Internet is dying over Blue’s adorable sweatsuit. She get it from her daddy.
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DEWITT COUNTY, Ill. (WAND) - The DeWitt County coroner says a 26-year-old was hit and killed while walking along Interstate 74 Sunday morning.
Illinois State Police and the coroner say Jared Kelch of Bloomington was walking westbound on I-74 when he was hit by a semi near mile marker 155 and Old Principal Road.
Authorities say it happened around 4:25 a.m. near Farmer City.
Police have not released anymore information at this time.
The Don Harrington Discovery Center will be hosting an event all about the science of beer.
The adults-only Beerology event kicks off on Friday.
Guests can expect presentations on beer chemistry, bar trick physics. and other beer-related activities.
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Kante has forged a reputation as one of the world’s best defensive midfielders since moving to the Premier League in the summer of 2015.
The France international’s performances for Leicester and Chelsea have seen him linked with the likes of PSG and Real Madrid.
French publication RMC Sport claim PSG are eager to get Kante on-board this year but are slightly put off by his whopping £88m (€100m) price tag.
The midfielder, who’s currently preparing for the World Cup in Russia, has now dropped a major hint he is happy at Chelsea.
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CNBC's Rick Santelli reports the latest read on preliminary consumer sentiment from the University of Michigan.
sportinglife reporting possible changes for next year. LLS to be awarded after round 23 & super8 points to be zeroed for play offs instead of carrying forward accrued points. Must be thinking ahead to help the "big" clubs.
Amherstburg Town Council learned Monday night that if it deiced to contract out police services in the town to Windsor Police, the town would save $567,802 a year or $2,839,010 over five years.
If the town decided to move forward with a contract with Windsor police, the Amherstburg Chief and the Deputy Chief positions would be eliminated, and a Staff Sergeant position added.
All existing staff would become part of the Windsor Police Service, and everyone except the senior command, would maintain their rank/position and seniority and would continue to serve in Amherstburg, including the auxiliary officers.
The next step is for the town to get public feedback on the proposal. Public meetings will be held at the end of January with a decision expected on February 26th, 2018.
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A stashed cell phone may have saved a Pennsylvania man’s life during a New Year’s Eve massacre at an Istanbul nightclub. A gunman’s barrage of bullets ripped through the popular party spot packed with an estimated 600 revelers, striking Chadds Ford native Jake Raak, 35, in the leg after piercing his phone, his mother said.He narrowly escaped a life-threatening injury to his upper leg.(nydailynews)…[+]
It’s Pride Month and we are excited! Whether you're celebrating using the daily rainbow Snapchat filters or fawning over Cara Delevingne and her newest boo, this is the month to be out and proud. But while our society often tends to label people as either "straight" or "gay," it's important to recognize that sexuality isn’t always defined that way. Ahead are 26 celebrities who fall outside of the strict gay or straight binary. Some identify as bisexual, others as pansexual, many simply as queer, and others refuse any label at all.
Taxpayers are forced to cover much of the costs of defense attorneys for highly-paid federal managers facing termination or criminal charges, thanks to a cozy deal engineered in part by a law firm whose lobbyists helped draft and gain passage of legislation requiring it, Lobbyists for the Washington, D.C., law firm Shaw, Bransford & Roth - which earns its money representing federal employees who are being disciplined - Roth lawyer Anthony Vergnetti then left the firm to launch the Federal Employee Defense Services , just such a legal insurance business that , Vergnetti acknowledges, primarily steers clients to Roth when they have insurance claims, and profits off their premiums when they don't Roth got its legislative sway by operating through the Senior Executives Association , which is ostensibly an organic group representing managers, but which is actually founded and run by the law ... (more)
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WINNIPEG — Police are searching for a suspect who threw a large piece of concrete at a Winnipeg transit driver and hit him in the head.
The driver was not badly hurt.
Police say a man got on the bus at the St. Vital Shopping Centre last month, refused to pay and argued with the driver before getting off downtown.
A short time later, the driver stopped to pick up people waiting at a different bus stop and saw the same man.
Officers say that's when the suspect threw the concrete before he fled on foot.
Winnipeg bus driver Irvine Jubal Fraser died in February after being stabbed multiple times by a passenger.
The bus had reached the end of the line late at night and Fraser was trying to remove the man, who had been sleeping at the back of the bus.
In June 2002, Robert Stanley was killed when two teens dropped a boulder the size of a basketball from a bridge over Edmonton's Whitemud Freeway. The rock crashed through Stanley's school bus windshield and struck him in the chest.
A police officer formerly based at Sleaford is to face a public hearing accused of gross misconduct.
The conduct of Police Constable Darren Perry will be scrutinised at the hearing held in public on July 11 at Boston Police Station.
In a statement, Lincolnshire Police say the officer was previously based at Sleaford police station and is alleged to have breached standards of professional behaviour, namely integrity and discreditable conduct.
The statement goes on: “It is alleged that PC Perry engaged in a personal relationship whilst in work time, engaged in text communications whilst in work time that were both excessive and inappropriate, failed to take adequate steps in relation to reports of domestic violence, viewed inappropriate websites whilst on and off duty and actively participated in an inappropriate conversation on social media whilst off duty.
The identity of victims and witnesses will be protected during the hearing as appropriate.
R40m awarded for hospital negligence in just one week
Bulk of the claims dealing with babies suffering brain damage during birth
In one week, the provincial Department of Health has been slapped with R40.2-million in court orders for damages to be paid for babies born with brain damage because of hospital negligence.
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HONOLULU (AP) – President Barack Obama is entering the closing stretch of his presidency, an eleventh-hour push to tie up loose ends and put the finishing touches on his legacy before handing the reins to President-elect Donald Trump.
Obama returns to Washington at midday Monday from Hawaii with less than three weeks. His final days will largely be consumed with a bid to protect his endangered health care law, a major farewell speech and the ongoing handover of power to Trump’s team.
His speech in his hometown of Chicago, on Jan. 10, is expected to be his closing message to the nation. White House officials say Obama is also planning last-minute commutations and pardons in line with his second-term effort to cut sentences for drug offenders given unduly harsh sentences.
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Kentucky State Police arrest two suspects for drug trafficking. The arrest came after Kentucky State Police and Ohio County authorities executed a search warrant at a home in Muhlenberg County.
Travis Ralph and James Bradshaw are accused of possession and trafficking of meth. Authorities say they found cash, scales and drug paraphernalia in the homes as well.
Bradshaw is also charged with tampering with evidence. Both men were lodged in the Ohio County Detention Center.
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Mochi the St. Bernard holds the Guinness World Record for Longest Dog Tongue. His tongue is an impressive 7.3 inches (that’s longer than Gene Simmons’ tongue).
She was rescued from Big Dogs Huge Paws and her owner, Carla Rickert told Guinness that she loves seeing her picture in the Guinness World Records Book. “When we open the Guinness World Records book and see Mochi’s picture in there, we’re going to feel very proud. It will make all the slobber we’ve cleaned up over the last six-and-a-half years worth it!”
COMMERCE – Farmersville was firing on all cylinders last Friday during the District 7-3A Div. I football opener.
The Farmers (4-1, 1-0) scored on all but one drive in a 55-28 trouncing of Commerce (0-5, 0-1) at Memorial Stadium.
Farmersville amassed 603 total yards, with 492 rushing and 111 passing on 21 first down conversions.
“The linemen did a great job of blocking, which allowed us to get into the second level of the Commerce defense. That was the difference in the game,” head coach Sammy Burnett said. “The running game allowed us to make some plays in the passing game. When we can do both things well we can be hard to stop.”
At halftime, the Farmers had picked up 14 first downs and gained 237 total yards.
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“Elf The Musical” At The Theater At Madison Square Garden
“Elf The Musical” comes to the Theater at Madison Square Garden this week! Based on the beloved Christmastime movie, “Elf” tells the story of Buddy, an orphaned child who crawls into Santa’s bag and is raised among Santa’s elves in the North Pole. The musical picks up when Buddy returns to New York City to discover his true identity while trying to instill Christmas spirit into jaded New Yorkers. This family-friendly show will help you and your loved ones transition into the holiday season and share some laughs.
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Millwall are not chasing Fleetwood Town striker Devante Cole – despite a national newspaper report linking the young striker with a Den move in January.
The 22-year-old forward has scored 10 goals in 24 appearances for the League One outfit this season and saw a deadline day move to Sheffield United collapse at the end of the summer transfer window.
But the Lions are privately claiming that Cole is not a target for them at the start of 2018.
Samson Folarin A disagreement over N50 has led to the death of a motorcyclist, Michael Eze, in the Igboeze North Local Government Area of Enugu State. Forty-year-old Eze was allegedly killed by his passenger, Michael Gabriel, around 9pm on February 2, 2017, for demanding that N50 be added to their agreed fare due to the […]
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WASHINGTON -- The Nationals said assistant hitting coach Jacque Jones has been suspended with pay pending an internal investigation.
The team said the suspension is connected to a legal matter.
The club announced Jones' suspension less than a half-hour before the scheduled first pitch of Game 1 of Washington's National League Division Series against the defending World Series champion Chicago Cubs on Friday night.
Jones, 42, retired as an MLB player in 2008 after 10 years with four teams.
Rotarians have continued their support to a sailing club for disabled people with another cash donation.
Rotary Bakewell has a long-established connection with Carsington Water’s Sailability scheme and rotry president Lorraine McGlone recently awarded it with a £500 cheque.
Sailability offers people with varying degrees of disability the chance to experience the freedom of sailing on the reservoir.
Over the years Bakewell Rotary’s support has enabled the club to purchase of several boats.
YEREVAN, APRIL 24, ARMENPRESS. Armenia has an active and democratic society, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of France to Armenia Jonathan Lacôte told ARMENPRESS, commenting on the domestic developments. “This morning French President Emmanuel Macron sent a message (on the occasion of the 103rd anniversary of the Armenian Genocide – edit.) to the Armenian President in support of the Armenian people and for the sake of friendship. The most important thing is that the outcomes were peaceful”, the French Ambassador said.
Serzh Sargsyan stepped down from the post of the Prime Minister of Armenia on April 23. The First Deputy PM Karen Karapetyan will fulfill the responsibilities of the Prime Minister until a temporary Government is formed. The resignation came after 10 days of peaceful mass rallies and acts of civil disobedience in Armenia.
English translator/editor – Tigran Sirekanyan
Geologists Reviewing Recoverable Crude Oil in North Dakota
Senators Heidi Heitkamp and John Hoeven and industry officials requested the new assessment by the U.S. Geological Survey
NORTH DAKOTA — Federal geologists say they will reevaluate the amount of recoverable crude oil in North Dakota.
Senators Heidi Heitkamp and John Hoeven and industry officials requested the new assessment by the U.S. Geological Survey, saying it would likely attract investment by showing stronger production potential.
They want the USGS to take into account 17 other formations in western North Dakota’s oil patch that could be exploited using technology developed for the Bakken.
North Dakota Petroleum Council President Ron Ness says the new assessment should “provide a much clearer picture of the resources we have in North Dakota.”
The New York Jets decided to hit the Cleveland Browns with some online gamesmanship. Then the Browns’ Week 5 opponent got scared and took it down.
The initial Twitter post featured a caricature of the Browns’ Dawg mascot, Chomps, in a protective cone and a submissive posture. A Jets dog tag is around his neck and the picture was captioned “sit”.
It was only there briefly before somebody in the Jets social media department decided maybe it was such a good idea to wake a sleeping dog.
Fortunately, some folks captured a screenshot of the offending image.
I cannot believe the Jets deleted this. If you're going to serve up the burn, don't take it down after a bit of pressure. #Jets #Browns pic.twitter.com/MZj6ylOpIj — Jesse Reed (@JesseReed78) October 6, 2017
Here’s hoping the Browns can turn this diss into the game and throw the home fans a bone, turning the Jets into a fire hydrant much like Odell Beckham’s fine-worthy touchdown celebration.
NEW YORK (AP) — Dick Clark Productions is hitting back against Mariah Carey’s claim it sabotaged her live performance on its “New Year’s Rockin’ Eve” special.
Carey’s disaster during the annual New Year’s Eve special made international headlines: The superstar vocally stumbled through her short set in Times Square, failing to sing for most of it despite a pre-recorded track of her songs playing in the background.
Carey was visibly upset during the performance and afterward tweeted “(expletive) happens.”
Carey representative Nicole Perna blames technical difficulties. In an interview with Billboard she said Dick Clark Productions hampered Carey’s performance and “set her up to fail.”
The production company calls such claims “absurd.”
MUSIC: Deon – Whyne Fi Di Base
Deon is here with his first single of the year “Whyne Fi Di Base”. This is some major heat for the summer and is a club banger all round. Deon has been making waves since competing in the recent MTV Base VJ Search Nigeria competition and finishing in the top 5!
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Baku. 9 October. REPORT.AZ/ It's only been a couple of months since New Zealand farewelled Constable Elliot, the police guinea pig, but it's time for Kiwis to open their hearts to the newest four-legged addition to the force.
Report informs citing the NZ Herald.
Tia the police cat may only work for 30 minutes at a time, and yes, she may spend much of her shift sleeping, and cleaning herself, but she is already helping to fill the void left behind when Constable Elliot passed away in August.
"On this particular day, Tia was helping out our Scene of Crime officers with some investigations," a police spokeswoman said.
"She's also pretty good at admin, paperwork, and the odd bit of light typing. But her favourite thing is nap time.
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Harris has an opportunity to earn the No. 4 wide receiver role, Rich Tandler of NBC Sports Washington reports.
Ryan Grant held the No. 4 role entering last season and finished the year with 612 offensive snaps and 65 targets after Terrelle Pryor suffered an ankle injury. The Redskins brought in Paul Richardson to replace Pryor for a regular spot in three-wide sets, but they didn't secure a clear replacement for Grant's role. Harris, who has 12 catches through two NFL seasons, will compete with Brian Quick, Trey Quinn and a few other players for depth chart slotting behind Richardson, Jamison Crowder and Josh Doctson.
One pedestrian was killed and at least three others hurt Wednesday in the World Cup host city of Sochi when a car apparently accidentally veered onto a sidewalk.
Police told Reuters the driver had fallen asleep when the car was traveling fast on a main street before it crossed two lanes of traffic and rammed into the pedestrians.
Police said the accident occurred about 45 kilometers from the stadium in Sochi, one of eleven Russian cities hosting the soccer World Cup.
Authorities have promised safe venues for the soccer matches, but last month a taxi driver plowed into a crowd in near Moscow's Red Square, injuring seven people.
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (Reuters) - Hideki Matsuyama announced on Monday that he has been married since January and is now a father, news which caught Japanese media and fans by surprise.
Though numerous Japanese reporters follow Matsuyama every second of the day that he spends on a golf course, the world number two was able to keep his nuptials and fatherhood under wraps for months.
He said in a statement his child, a girl, was born in July, but did not reveal details of the identity of his wife.
Matsuyama announced the news only hours after falling short in his quest to become the first Japanese man to win a major championship.
Leading with nine holes to play at the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow on Sunday, he had three consecutive bogeys on the back nine and finished equal fifth behind winner Justin Thomas.
Matsuyama, 25, is one of the most popular sports figures in Japan.
(Reporting by Andrew Both; Editing by Ken Ferris)
Next month, the WVU Cancer Institute and the University Healthcare Regional Cancer Center will offer discounted mammogram clinics.
The clinics will be available at Berkeley Medical Center in Martinsburg and Jefferson Medical Center in Ranson. Officials say screening mammograms will be offered at a discounted community service fee of $60, which includes the test and the interpretation by a radiologist. WVU Medicine University healthcare’s discount mammogram program is open to anyone 35 years and older.
Berkeley Medical Center will offer the clinics at the Women’s Imaging Center in the Tennessee Avenue medical office building on April 29th and May 6th, 13th and 20th. Jefferson Medical Center will offer clinics at the Women’s Imaging Center across the street from the hospital’s main entrance on May 20th and 27th.
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BOSTON (AP) — Two people have been charged in a shooting on the set of a Denzel Washington movie in Boston that injured two security guards.
The shooting happened early Saturday in the city’s Roxbury section, on the set of a sequel to the “The Equalizer.”
Police say nothing was being filmed at the time, and it does not appear the guards were targeted.
The guards, a 40-year-old woman and 33-year-old man, suffered non-life-threatening injuries and were released from the hospital.
Police say they arrested two 18-year-olds, Dionte Martinez and Thomas Perkins. They are charged with assault with intent to murder and gun offenses.
The Suffolk County district attorney’s office says they were due to be arraigned in Roxbury Municipal Court.
It was not immediately clear whether either man has an attorney.
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The Saskatchewan Roughriders have released veteran offensive lineman Peter Dyakowski after just one year with the team.
The 34-year-old Canadian played in all 18 games for the Roughriders last season.
Prior to his time in Saskatchewan, Dyakowski played nine seasons with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats after the team drafted him in the second round in 2006. The Vancouver native missed all of 2014 due to injury.
MOSCOW, April 12 Russia's central bank does not expect a large capital outflow in future, and the current account surplus will decline, central bank official Alexander Morozov said on Wednesday.
Morozov was answering a question as to whether the central bank would raise its capital outflow forecast for this year after the central bank data on Tuesday showed a larger than expected capital outflow in the first quarter.
The central bank also said on Tuesday that current account surplus totaled $22.8 billion in the first three months of the year compared with $12.9 billion in the same period of 2016. (Reporting by Elena Fabrichnaya; Writing by Alexander Winning; editing by Katya Golubkova)
The Yoruba movie industry has recorded its first death of 2017 as one of its own, Toyin Majekodunmi, died today.
The veteran actress, popularly known as Iya Kike in Yoruba movie circles, died on Monday.
The cause of her death is not yet officially announced.
Married to a fellow actor, Solomon Majekodunmi aka ‘Baba Kekere’, the news of her death was shared by actress and movie producer, Bimbo Success.
Repeated calls to her husband were not answered but a top Yoruba actress cum producer, Bose Alao, who is close to the couple, told PREMIUM TIMES in a telephone chat, that her death was health-related.
The late Mrs. Majekodunmi featured in numerous Yoruba movies and often starred alongside her husband.
Prior to launching her movie career, she worked with the Lagos State Ministry of Information for many years.
Her husband also worked in International Banking Division Department at First Bank Plc.
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After a not-so-subtle hint in a Twitch stream, it's official: there's a new Fallout game on the way. Bethesda has posted a teaser trailer for Fallout 76 ahead of its premiere at E3. You won't find many details about the gameplay itself, but there are hints that this might be a slightly different take on the post-apocalyptic world. For one, the game's namesake Vault 76 is important to Fallout lore -- it's one of the few "control" (baseline) vaults. The choice of music might also be a clue, as Bethesda ditched the usual '30s and '40s music for a cover of John Denver's "Country Roads." Is it set in West Virginia, then?
[India], May 31 (ANI): Terrorists on the wee hours of Thursday attacked an Army's patrolling party in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district.
The incident took place around Qaziabad forests situated in Kralgund area of the district.
The firing was retaliated and triggered off following a brief gunfight between the security forces and terrorists.
A search operation has been launched to trace out the terrorists.
No loss of life or injury has been reported so far.
More details are awaited.
Yesterday, a suspected terrorist lobbed a grenade at the residence of National Conference leader Mohammad Ashraf Bhat in Pulwama's Tral town. On the same day, terrorists hurled a grenade towards a joint checkpoint of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Jammu and Kashmir police in Pulwama district. (ANI)
Outlook: Warriors-Cavaliers IV does not look much like the previous three versions, let alone the teams’ last meeting in January when Isaiah Thomas, Dwyane Wade and Jae Crowder were still key Cavaliers. Cleveland improved defensively in the postseason from when it was the 29th-ranked unit in the regular season but still is vulnerable with James taxed heavily on offense and the difficulty for Tristan Thompson and/or Love to guard on the perimeter. Cleveland will not be able to get away with defensive inconsistency against Golden State’s offensive inferno, particularly in Oakland where the Warriors boast a plus-16.3 scoring margin. James needs a refilled tank of energy, an All-NBA version of Love and an all-world effort from Hill against Stephen Curry. Andre Iguodala’s knee issue, which kept him out for the last four games, is important for the 2015 Finals MVP’s two-way role but the Warriors remain more loaded and tested without him.
Middleton totaled 23 points (9-21 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-3 FT), three rebounds and two assists across 41 minutes during a 92-87 loss to the Celtics on Tuesday.
Middleton scored 23 points for the third consecutive game during the Game 5 loss. His 23 points marked a team high as he continued to excel in the series. Middleton has been excellent in the series, with averages of 25.0 points on 57.0 percent shooting, 5.8 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 3.6 three-pointers and 1.0 steal per game.
Uzbekistan to introduce 50,000 soum banknotes into circulation
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Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Aug. 14
By Demir Azizov – Trend:
Central Bank of Uzbekistan will introduce new 50,000 soum banknotes into circulation starting on August 22, says a message on the bank’s website.
“Along with the banknotes and coins now in circulation, the issued 50,000 soum banknotes must be accepted at nominal value, in cash payments by all economic entities and population without any restrictions,” reads the Central Bank’s message.
Currently, the highest denomination banknote in Uzbekistan is the 10,000 soum note, which was released on March 10, 2017.
Official exchange rate for Aug. 14 is 4126.45 soums/USD.
The “Voice of the Octagon” confirms that he will be putting his money where his mouth is in backing Conor McGregor against Floyd Mayweather Jr.
Buffer recently told fans on his “It’s Time!” podcast that he had anticipated a move in betting odds, earning a better price on his bets than are available now:
“I remember it [McGregor to win] came in at like 20/1 then it went down to like 11. I got Conor McGregor at 7.5/1 which is now 4.5/1… I bet Conor McGregor to win at 7.5/1,” Buffer said. “I made a bet that he would knock Mayweather down at some point in the fight when he gets one knee, that’s 5/1, which is now 3.5/1.”
What is undoubtedly the wildest of Buffer’s choices is also naturally the most (potentially) profitable. Despite Mayweather never being beaten, Buffer has McGregor knocking the defensive master out:
“I bet that he [Conor McGregor] would knock Mayweather out in the third fourth or fifth round which is 2200/1.”
“If he’s going to knock him out I think it will happen in the first six rounds.”
Movie Review “The Emoji Movie”
Movie Review by Justin Tubbs
The premise begs the question. Are we really this attached to our phones that we need a whole movie dedicated to the emoticons we swap in texts? Sure, Emojis are a cultural phenomenon, I’ll admit, but the fact that producers funded “The Emoji Movie” should be treated as a critique on our society as a whole. Have we fallen this far? One of the surefire ways to get butts in theater seats is to create a movie (not really a movie as much as a piece of corporate propaganda filth) based on a smartphone app? Read the full story and more in your Weekend edition of The Ennis News. Be informed, subscribe today!
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Yu, who was last seen on a flight to Cancun with Kevin Esterley, a 45-year-old married man, has been found in Mexico.
SANDY — Police are investigating a report of sexual assault on an urban trail in Sandy.
A woman in her 40s was walking in Dimple Dell Regional Park on Monday afternoon when a man assaulted her, Sandy police said. Witnesses called police, who said they found the woman with injuries but did not elaborate.
Few details were immediately available. Sandy police said they believe the suspect is a 6-foot man in his 20s with a dark complexion and a thin build. He was thought to be wearing a black beanie hat, plaid jacket and Vans-style shoes that are red, black and white.
The park, also known as Dimple Dell gully, covers roughly 650 acres of undeveloped land between 300 East and 3000 East, just north of 10600 South. The area's unpaved trails are popular with hikers, dog walkers and horseback riders.
This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
Senator Robert Byrd (Deceased-WV) unavailable for comment.
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A former Obama White House adviser to President Obama, Karine Jean-Pierre, said this morning that “the thing about Donald Trump is that he is the known. He is, it is very reminiscent of cross-burning in front of your house. Of the KKK.”
Jean-Pierre made her outrageous remark in response to a question from Al Sharpton, on his MSNBC show, as to what justice will be like under President Trump. The supposed Republican on the panel, Elise Jordan, rather than refuting Jean-Pierre, essentially seconded her, saying Trump “spends more time decrying a New York Times reporter than these white supremacists who are going out and committing these horrible acts.”
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TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan’s greenhouse gas emissions fell 0.2 percent to a six-year low in the financial year that ended last March, government figures showed on Tuesday, amid growing use of renewable energy and the gradual return of nuclear power.
Emissions in the 2016 financial year fell for a third straight year to 1.322 billion metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent from 1.325 billion tonnes the year before, hitting their lowest since fiscal 2010, according to preliminary data from the environment ministry.
The world’s fifth-biggest carbon emitter, Japan has set a goal to cut its emissions by 26 percent from 2013 levels to 1.042 billion tonnes by 2030.
The nation’s emissions rose after the 2011 nuclear disaster at Fukushima that led to the closure of atomic power plants and an increased reliance on fossil fuel-fired energy.
Four of 42 commercial reactors are now generating power, although the pace of restarts has been slower than many expected as all units need to be relicensed.
Adrian Grenier thinks he 'pioneered' Williamsburg "We used to have to walk three miles backward in the snow for a cup of coffee when we lived here," he said. "Now there's like baristas and cold brew."
Adrian Grenier slammed for controversial 9/11 tribute On social media he wrote, “R.I.P. the 2,996 Americans who died in 9/11. R.I.P. the 1,455,590 innocent Iraqis who died during the U.S. invasion for something they didn’t do.”
Sorry, dudes: 'Entourage' is just another boring bromance I once watched eight episodes of “Entourage” in an afternoon without checking my watch. The film, though, goes by so slowly that I spent as much time checking my wrist...
Does anyone even care about 'Entourage' anymore? Bros are forever. The guys may be older in the new “Entourage” flick, but 38-year-old leading man Adrian Grenier says the character’s skirt-chasing shtick is fresh as ever. “I don’t...
West End singer Kerry Ellis, The Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra and the renowned Nottingham Trent University Choir are joining forces at Nottingham Royal Concert Hall this weekend for A Night On Broadway.
This musical extravaganza will be an evening of some of the most popular Broadway hits.
Kerry Ellis has fast become recognised as the first lady of West End musicals from her starring roles in London and on Broadway.
She has also had chart-topping success as a with her debut album Anthems
The Royal Philharmonic have an international reputation, having performed in concert halls across the globe and are known for their performances of light and popular music.
The talented university choir will be led by conductor, Matthew Hopkins and the concert will also feature the NTU Dance Troupe.
The concert is on Saturday, April 22 at 7.30pm.
Tickets are available on 0115 9895555 or www.trch.co.uk
Crusaders manager Stephen Baxter says the Irish Premiership champions' move to a more full-time set-up has been a natural progression.
The new structure will see the players train on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday mornings, as well as on Tuesday and Thursday nights, with Baxter closing his sports shop to become full-time manager.
"We first discussed it 18 months ago, so a lot of planning has gone into it. We've had to look at the financial structure, talk to the players and renegotiate contracts," said Baxter.
It was a busy year for St. Petersburg in 2016. The condo boom continues with no signs of slowing down.
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Great American Band Concerts at the Beaumont Inn
Fri, June 1, 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the beautiful setting of the historical Beaumont Inn while listening to brass music on a Friday evening!
Produced by the Great American Brass Band Festival. For more info about the festival that celebrates brass music, visit www.gabbf.org
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The 2017 NCAA tournament is less than a month away, which means time is running out for the nation's top players to get themselves in position to be player of the year. Though the various POY awards aren't handed out until around the Final Four, and the postseason will have an impact on the voting, a strong regular season is imperative in order to be in the hunt.
We're still keeping our weekly list at 10 players for now, but pretty soon it's going to get cut since the players at the bottom will have too massive a hill to climb in March. For now, though, 10 remains the number.
There was some noticeable movement from a week ago, particularly near the top, setting the stage for what should be one of the more wide-open races in recent memory.
Woman grazed in Homan Square drive-by shooting
A woman was shot Wednesday in the 3300 block of West Harrison. | Google Earth
A woman was shot Wednesday night in a drive-by attack in the Homan Square neighborhood on the West Side.
The 26-year-old was walking on a sidewalk about 9:20 p.m. when someone opened fire from a passing vehicle in the 3300 block of West Harrison, Chicago Police said.
She was grazed in the foot and was in good condition at Mount Sinai Hospital.
Books can enrich lives and even save them. Although it’s not a remarkable assertion, it’s integral to Will Schwalbe’s argument for the continued relevance of books. Make that the urgency of books: If the internet has rendered books of compiled data (phone directories, dictionaries) dispensable, the onslaught of digital inundation has made the pleasure of reading from the printed page a necessity for maintaining sanity and perspective. Schwalbe has been active in web publishing, yet issues a ringing manifesto for print in the digital age. “Constant connectivity can be a curse, encouraging the lesser angels of our nature,” he writes. Among the Muses, he adds, none was named Impatience or Distraction.
FALLBROOK – At the Fallbrook School of the Arts on Alvarado St., east of Main Ave, there is a new whimsical piece of public art called “Pinwheels,” a metal sculpture by artists Rick and Jaydon Randall.
This artwork is placed as part of a rotating art space sponsored by Fallbrook Art in Public Places. The new sculpture moves as the giant pinwheels catch a breeze.
The artists of the new pinwheel sculpture are an artist team from Vista and self-described as visionary artists.
Art in Public Places is a division of Fallbrook Arts Inc. a non profit 501(c)3 corporation. Their vision is to help Fallbrook become a widely known art destination by continuing the installation of public works of art created by local, regional and nationally known artists. The program is funded by donations and an annual fundraiser in March.
Showtime and John Ridley deliver a series of exceptional depth as it explores racism and radical politics in 1971 London. It's a measure of the storytelling success of Showtime's exceptional new miniseries, Guerrilla , that it's somewhat annoying to have it premiere right in the heart of one of the busiest times of the year for TV critics and in the company of a string of the medium's finest shows, because it demands to be seen episode after episode.
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) - A Philadelphia sports radio personality says he lost a weekly television gig after saying a female announcer calling an NFL game "sounds unnatural."
Mike Missanelli said on his radio show that he was fired from "Sports Sunday" on WPVI, Philadelphia's ABC station.
He says it's because on Tuesday he questioned why ESPN was using Beth Mowins to do play-by-play on ESPN's Monday Night Football double-header.
He says he has no one to blame but himself and calls it a "harsh result."
The firing comes the same week Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton made sexist comments to a female reporter. When a Charlotte newspaper reporter asked Newton about a wide receiver's route running, Newton laughed and said, "it's funny to hear a female talk about routes." He has apologized.
READING, Mass. (WHDH) – Police in Reading are investigating an incident on Main Street.
The scene was very active Saturday evening.
Additional details were not immediately available.
A crew is on the way to scene; stay with 7News on air and on WHDH.com for the latest.
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Schoolchildren will be given better access to NHS mental health workers in a bid to stop depression and anxiety from becoming "entrenched" and "destroying" their lives.
Prince Harry was praised for his bravery after revealing in an interview with The Telegraph that he had sought counselling to help come to terms with the death of his mother.
Theresa May said hailed his intervention and said it will help "smash the stigma" surrounding mental health and make thousands of people realise that they are "not alone".
Kim Jong Nam, the eldest son of North Korean leader Kim Jong Il, waves after his first-ever interview with South Korean media in Macau, China, on June 4, 2010.
Kim Jong Nam, the eldest son of North Korean leader Kim Jong Il, waves after his first-ever interview with South Korean media in Macau, China, on June 4, 2010. Shin In-seop—AP
Malaysian police say they have arrested a woman in connection with the death of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's half brother.
Wednesday's statement says the woman was arrested at Kuala Lumpur International Airport. She was carrying Vietnamese travel documents.
Kim Jong Un's half brother died Monday after suddenly falling ill at the airport. According to a Malaysian government official, Kim told medical workers before he died that he had been attacked with a chemical spray.
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Start out at your choice of the following breweries, then just hop on the free shuttle and go to the next one. Enjoy the first release of collaboration beers by your favorite Milwaukee area breweries including: D14 Brewery & Pub (2273 S. Howell Ave.), Enlightened Brewing Company (2108 S. 1st St., Lincoln Wharehouse), Eagle Park Brewing Company (2108 S. 1st St., Lincoln Wharehouse), MobCraft Beer (505 S. 5th St.), Milwaukee Ale House (233 N. Water St.), Broken Bat Brewing Co. (231 E. Buffalo St. - Lower Unit), Third Space Brewing (1505 W. St. Paul Ave.) and City Lights Brewing Co. (2210 W. Mt Vernon Ave.).
rollin thunder wrote: Does it tell Us why he sacked bobby Goulding. The real story
I'm aware of one rumour which circulated at the time.It involved a car windscreen being smashed.The car may have been owned by Doug Laughton.It was the final straw in a long list of misbehaviours.
(HAMILTON, Bermuda) — Police officials in Bermuda are confirming that they have found the body of missing U.S. student Mark Dombroski.
Acting Assistant Commissioner James Howard of the Bermuda Police Services declined to provide certain details, include how authorities believe he may have died during a visit to the British Island territory.
The discovery of his body was announced at a news conference in the British island territory after a day of searching that involved members of the 19-year-old’s family, volunteers and local authorities.
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union’s parliament approved a trade deal with Canada on Wednesday, extolling the pact as a sign of cooperation at a time when many political forces, including U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration, are trying to halt globalization.
After three hours of debate on Wednesday and years of negotiations preceding that, the legislature approved the deal by a margin of 408 for, 254 against with 33 abstentions.
The vote should close the drawn-out approval process across the 28 member states, where some governments and legislations had tried to modify or scupper the deal. The Netherlands could still block it if it demands an advisory national referendum on the deal.
Belt (concussion) is still resting at home, Andrew Baggarly of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Belt has already spent the minimum seven days on the disabled list, so he can return once cleared. The 29-year-old still has no timetable for his return, and you can expect some additional caution with Belt's concussion history and the Giants not in the playoff picture.
A 43-year-old man has been arrested over allegations he posted pictures of a Grenfell Tower victim on social media.
Images were posted of what appear to be a partially-covered body following the fatal blaze in north Kensington, west London.
At least 12 people are known to have died as fire ripped through the 24-storey building in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
The Metropolitan Police said a man was arrested on suspicion of sending malicious communications and obstructing a coroner.
Officers confirmed the arrest relates to the fire at Grenfell Tower and the man is in custody at a west London police station.
On June 14 at around noon, patrol officers responded to a call of three suspects identified as Chris Morales, Skyler Durham, and Miguel Moreno, that stole a AK-47 from a an individual in North Waco. The victim was at a friend's house located at 1600 N 15th St., where the victim was to meet the three individuals who wanted to purchase the firearm.
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The community is celebrating the opening of a new fire station tonight. Medford Fire-Rescue marked the occasion with a hose uncoupling.
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - Mirza International Ltd:
* DEC QUARTER PROFIT 209.1 MILLION RUPEES VERSUS PROFIT 172.9 MILLION RUPEES YEAR AGO
* DEC QUARTER REVENUE FROM OPERATIONS 2.54 BILLION RUPEES VERSUS 2.28 BILLION RUPEES YEAR AGO Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
TORONTO — Uber is apologizing to a customer who was charged more than $18,000 for a short ride in downtown Toronto.
Photos posted on social media over the weekend showed that an Uber rider was billed $18,518.50 for a 21-minute Uber ride.
An Uber spokesperson confirmed the incident, and says the rider had been fully refunded.
Uber staff say the massive over-charge was a result of driver error, not a technical glitch.
Uber says the ride in question took place in a traditional taxi cab signed up to the ridehailing service — an option available to customers in Toronto — and that the driver made a mistake when entering the details of the fare into his cab's meter.
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In this LENGTHY off-season series, today's stop is Clemson wide receiver Diondre Overton, what we're hearing on him this summer and much more.
March 29 4SC AG:
* 4SC's cash balance/funds amounted to 11,333 thousand euros ($12.25 million) as of 31 December 2016, compared with 22,794 thousand euros as of 31 December 2015
* Throughout 2017, expects to make significant progress and further enhance value of 4SC through out-licensing deals of further non-core assets
* 2017 outlook: initiate two phase II studies of 4SC-202 in combination with checkpoint inhibitors Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9254 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
"My Big Fat Greek Wedding" writer-star Nia Vardalos and her character-actor husband Ian Gomez ("The Drew Carey Show," "Cougar Town") are divorcing after more than two decades of marriage.
TheBlast.com, citing court documents filed in Los Angeles County, said Vardalos, 55, filed papers on Tuesday, listing the date of separation as June 29, 2017.
"We've been respectfully separated for a lengthy period of time," the two said in a statement. "Our relationship became a friendship so the decision to end the marriage is completely mutual and amicable. It is our hope that decency will prevail on the reporting of this story which will soon be yesterday's news. Thank you for respecting our privacy."
Vardalos is asking for joint custody of the couple's adopted daughter, Ilaria, 11.
In Barcelona, there’s a backlash against a surge in tourists
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The number of tourists visiting Spain increased 15% in just one year, from 65 million in 2015 to 75 million in 2016.
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The Mutant Underground receives more refugees, but problems arise when a spy for Sentinel Services is found among them.
The Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan should be commended for commissioning the creation of a mural display on the back wall of the Thian Hock Keng temple depicting the lives of early immigrants.
The mural has attracted considerable public attention and interest. The clan association has set a fine example of contributing to the promotion of art and a greater awareness of our rich cultural heritage.
The only pity is that on weekdays, the viewing of the mural is obstructed by motor vehicles parked in front of it.
Would the Urban Redevelopment Authority, which controls the car parking spaces, consider sacrificing the few spaces concerned and putting up a suitable barricade in front of the mural to facilitate unobstructed viewing by the public?
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Wisconsin tight end Troy Fumagalli hauled in a pass on 3rd and 13 to extend the Badgers’ opening drive. He needed just one hand to do so. His sprawling grab led to a touchdown and, technically, is the college football catch of the year as of publication.
RE: Karen Zautyk a I have recently begun reading your articles, and the Kearny Police Blotter, and let me say you are a breath of fresh air in what I believe has become a sterile society. Yes, some of this stuff "you just can't make up," and if you don't approach it sometimes with humor, you may wind up crying over the stupidity of some of our citizens.
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This summer sees the return of the spectacular 1940s weekend at Ayscoughfee Gardens in Spalding.
Organisers are currently looking for wartime re-enactors, memorabilia collectors and enthusiasts to play a part in the proceedings.
There will be a chance for people to have their own vintage style stalls and displays on August 12 and 13.
The event will also feature a spectacular flypast, remembrance parade and live music.
Jointly organised by South Holland District Council and local veterans’ groups, the hugely popular event has previously attracted more than 5,000 visitors.
Last year’s 40s weekend saw people donning 1940s dress and dancing on the lawns to popular tunes. There were also static displays of military and domestic vehicles from the period. Among the vehicles were a BBC outside broadcast unit and ex-service Jeeps.
Anyone interested in taking part can call Ayscoughfee Hall on 01775 764555 or email museum@sholland.gov.uk.
Span went 1-for-5 with a double, two RBI and a run during Monday's loss to Miami.
These were Span's first two RBI in August, and he entered the game with an underwhelming .228/.278/.347 slash line in the second half. The veteran has also stolen just six bases for the year, so his fantasy value is down across the board. His consistent playing time and spot atop the lineup keeps him on the fantasy radar in deeper settings, though.
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — A big new pedestrian bridge at the edge of the University District near downtown Spokane finally has a name.
The Spokane City Council voted unanimously Monday night to dub the $12 million span for pedestrians and cyclists “The University District Gateway Bridge.”
The Spokesman-Review says other options under consideration included a Salish name that translated in English to “Spokane Way,” ”The U Crossing,” ”The U District Nexus” or “The People’s Unity Bridge.”
The 12-story tall, cable-stayed bridge is slated for completion in September.
The bridge is intended to link the city’s University District with the lower South Hill and the newly rebuilt East Sprague Avenue and crosses railroad tracks owned by BNSF.
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April 5 BNP Paribas SA:
* Announces that it has sold its $120 million share in $2.5 billion Dakota Access Pipeline loan
* Following sale of loan, BNP Paribas no longer has financial exposure to Dakota Access Pipeline
* Decision to divest loan made following review of project including consultation with all relevant stakeholders Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens says he wants his five new appointees to the state veterans commission to fire the leader of the embattled St. Louis Veterans Home.
Greitens during his Monday announcement said he's calling for changes in leadership after an independent investigation found substandard care at the home.
Some patients, families and staff have complained for months about care at the home. But prior reviews didn't turn up any wrongdoing.
Greitens last month called for another investigation by Massachusetts nursing home consultant Harmony Healthcare International, which recommended an immediate change in leadership.
Greitens now says he wants Administrator Rolando Carter and Missouri Veterans Commission Executive Director Larry Kay to be replaced.
Neither Kay nor Carter immediately returned Associated Press requests for comment Monday.
April 12 (Gracenote) - Results and standings from the Libertadores Cup Group 6 matches on Tuesday Tuesday, April 11 Libertad (Paraguay) 1 Godoy Cruz (Argentina) 2 Standings P W D L F A Pts 1 Godoy Cruz 2 1 1 0 3 2 4 2 Sport Boys 1 0 1 0 3 3 1 ------------------------- 3 Atletico Mineiro 1 0 1 0 1 1 1 ------------------------- 4 Libertad 2 0 1 1 4 5 1 1-2: Next round 3: Copa Sudamericana Next Fixtures (GMT): Thursday, April 13 Atletico Mineiro (Brazil) v Sport Boys (Bolivia) (2230)
Highlights From DOD Acquisition Panel's 1st Report
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 4:10 PM EST) -- In 2016, Congress instructed the U.S. Department of Defense to convene a panel of procurement professionals from government and industry to review the regulations governing DOD procurements. The "Section 809 panel" was instructed to recommend "amendment or repeal" of defense procurement regulations "with a view toward streamlining and improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the defense acquisition process and maintaining defense technology advantage."[1]
On Jan. 31, 2018, the 809 panel issued the first volume of its much-anticipated final report, setting forth 73 discrete recommendations to Congress for...
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(CNN) Arkansas' efforts to execute eight death row inmates in 11 days this month has refocused attention on the death penalty.
Since peaking in 1999, executions in the US have been gradually declining amid controversy over whether lethal-injection methods are humane.
Capital punishment is still legal in 31 US states. But as the drugs needed for execution get harder to come by, states are getting creative.
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March 31 The dollar's share of currency reserves reported to the International Monetary Fund rose in the fourth quarter, snapping three straight quarterly declines, as the absolute level of reserves held in greenbacks hit a record, data released Friday showed.
Reserves held in U.S. dollars rose to a record $5.05 trillion, or nearly 64 percent, from $4.94 trillion, or 63.3 percent, in the third quarter, the data showed.
Meanwhile, China's share of allocated currency reserves, reported by the IMF for the first time, totaled just over 1 percent, or $84.51 billion. (Reporting By Dan Burns; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
The mimosa is a nihilist's drink. The measure of its bland, effervescent sweetness is the hung-over self-loathing it's meant to bubble away. The best-case scenario is that it leads to a nap—a reset button on a day gone wrong. But New Moon Mandarin ($6.99 for 500 milliliters), a new release from local cider-maker Reverend Nat's, shows there's a brunch drink good enough to make you excited for the rest of the day.
During the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims around the world and across the UK endure a period of daily fasting – the biggest act of religious observance of its kind.
For the world's 1.8 billion Muslims, including Britain's 3.1 million-strong Muslim community, the annual event represents a time to fast and devote a particular focus to prayer, purification and charitable acts.
From why the month of Ramadan moves to how it is celebrated, here is your guide to the holy month.
When does Ramadan 2018 start and end?
This year Ramadan, which is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar, began on Tuesday May 15 and will end in the evening of Thursday June 14.
As the calendar is lunar, the dates for when...
Day 12 of BBC Sport's advent calendar, England produce a sensational performance to come from 2-0 down to thrash Spain 5-2 and win the Under-17 World Cup in India.
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Junior American Citizens Contest
The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution annually host the Junior American Citizens Committee contests in art, creative expression, and community services for grades 1-12. The Washita Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, chaired by Vrginia Flesher Reid, provided an opportunity to participate in these contests for schools in our area. This year, students at Cheyenne Public Schools competed in the stamp design category of the 2016 Theme: “Our National Parks: 100 Years of Service to America”.
One of four winning lottery tickets to split a $2.2 million prize was sold in Primm, according to the California Lottery.
Although this wasn't the full jackpot-winning prize, four winners will split the millions to receive more than $570,000 each before taxes. According to a press release, the ticket was sold at Primm Valley Lotto, at the state line, while the other tickets were sold in Riverside, Los Angeles and Antioch, California.
Each ticket matched the numbers 10, 4, 12, 18 and 5, missing the Mega number 21.
None of the winners are known until they claim their prizes.
The Mega Millions jackpot resets Tuesday to be worth more than $40 million.
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - Polar Capital Holdings Plc:
* SAYS ‍ASSETS UNDER MANAGEMENT (“AUM”) AT 30 SEPTEMBER 2017 WERE £10.6BN (31 MARCH 2017: £9.3BN​
* SAYS ‍NET FUND INFLOWS OF £820M TOGETHER WITH MARKET UPLIFT AND FUND PERFORMANCE OF £510M​
* SAYS ‍CORE OPERATING PROFIT†, EXCLUDING PERFORMANCE FEES, £12.0M (30 SEPTEMBER 2016*: £8.7M)​
* SAYS ‍PRE-TAX PROFIT £11.8M (30 SEPTEMBER 2016*: £8.5M)​
* SAYS ‍INTERIM DIVIDEND PER ORDINARY SHARE OF 6.0P DECLARED (2016: 5.5P) TO BE PAID IN JANUARY 2018​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting By Simon Jessop)
Ellen DeGeneres' longtime friend Jennifer Aniston stopped by her show to personally wish the host a happy 60th birthday and give the gift of hope to some, despair to others, that a Friends reunion could happen—something that has been shot down many, many times.
"Is it even a possibility? Is it even in the realm of possibility?" DeGeneres asked Aniston.
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"Anything is a possibility, Ellen. Anything, right? I mean, George Clooney got married," Aniston responded in the most Rachel Green of ways.
Aniston also talked about her and Reese Witherspoon's upcoming Apple TV show and bested DeGeneres' usual scare prank. It's a solid good time:
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — D’Marques Tyson made six 3-pointers and scored 22 points, and Marcus Shaver Jr. sank the winning free throws with two seconds left as Portland edged Loyola Marymount 68-66 on Saturday.
LMU’s Steven Haney tied the game with two free throws with 13 seconds left before Shaver was fouled at the rim. James Batemon got a decent look at a 3-point try but was too strong.
Tyson made five 3-pointers and scored 17 points in the first half when Portland took a 37-27 lead. LMU led 43-40 on a Haney 3-pointer with 14:34 left and neither team led by more than four thereafter.
Franklin Porter added 12 points for the Pilots (10-15, 4-8 West Coast Conference), winners of four of their last six, the two losses against nationally ranked Saint Mary’s and Gonzaga.
Jeffery McClendon scored 15 points, Haney 13, Batemon 11 and Eli Scott 10 for the Lions (7-16, 2-10).
Children of the Night presents:
Children of the Night: Tribute to Tom Petty
It’s a tribute to Tom Petty tonight, with a couple hits, a bunch of deep tracks, TP doing other people’s songs, Mudcrutch, Traveling Wilburys and other people doing TP songs. It’s time to move on so let’s roll another joint and rock around as Tom heads into the great wide open.
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Junior football side Blantyre Vics enjoyed a winning move during the half-time break at their recent game against Yoker Athletic.
For long time supporter and sponsor George Fulston produced a £5000 cheque.
The personal cheque was handed over by his wife Lily to Vics’ club treasurer Alison Paterson as Fulston family members – Blake, Nathanial, Clare and Sabanah – looked on.
George, who runs the Fulston Forklifts and Wellman Taxis businesses, said: “This cash comes now to allow the manager to start making early signing moves for next season.”
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – Firefighters rescued three animals from a house fire at 7615 Fritz Rd. Saturday night.
Firefighters were called around 8:45 p.m. after a passerby saw flames coming from the house.
When firefighters arrived, flames were coming from the roof of the tri-level home.
Fire officials said the fire was in the attic and was under control in less than 30 minutes.
No one was home at the time, and no injuries were reported.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
March 30 Halozyme Therapeutics Inc:
* Halozyme provides update on swog collaborative group clinical study
* SWOG phase 1B/2 trial has been temporarily closed to enrollment
* Halozyme - Halozyme is working with SWOG to verify and analyze initial data set following completion of retrospective determination of tumor HA levels
* Halozyme-Addition of PEGPH20 given every two weeks unlikely to demonstrate statistically significant improvement in primary endpoint of overall survival Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Bill Lothian’s Community Sport in the Evening News, only at your newsagent on Tuesday.
This week features opening of Carrick Knowe bowling club season, Waverley junior tennis Open, Portobello and Murrayfield Wanderers fly the men’s flag in this Saturday’s BT Murrayfield rugby finals, seven-a-side rugby triumph for Forrester, schools hockey finals, Stephen Gallacher junior golf event and Hutchison Vale’s latest football camper of the week.
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New Arsenal manager, Unai Emery is keen to sign Barcelona midfielder, Andre Gomes this summer, sources have told ESPN FC.
Gomes joined Barca from Valencia for an initial fee of €35million two years ago, but has failed to impress at Camp Nou.
The 24-year-old made just six starts in La Liga last season and was dropped from Portugal’s 2018 World Cup squad.
It is believed that Barca are ready to cut their losses on him this summer and have received enquiries from clubs in England, Italy and Spain.
Valencia have confirmed they would like to take Gomes back on loan but the Spanish champions would prefer to sell and recoup some of the money they spent on him in 2016.
White House Launches Effort To Take Citizenship From Those Who Lied To Get It When an immigrant becomes a naturalized U.S. citizen, there's a sense of permanence. But a Trump administration effort is seeking those who cheated to get citizenship, and plans to take it from them.
Digital Turbine (APPS -2% ) has turned still lower after hours, -2.1% , after posting Q4 earnings with a wider-than-expected loss on slightly lower revenues.
Revenue beat expectations and came in slightly higher than even the seasonally strong third quarter. But net loss on a GAAP basis was $6.9M and EBITDA came in at -$0.7M (vs. -$2M expected).
Gross margin rose to 28% from Q3's 24% as the mix shifts to higher-margin operators and OEMs business.
It's guiding to Q1 revenue of about $25M (vs. $24.2M expected) and "further sequential improvement in non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA." It also says it expected that EBITDA measure to be positive for fiscal 2018.
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ELLICOTT CITY, Md. (WJZ) — Two people were rescued from the Patapsco River Wednesday afternoon.
According to Howard County Fire and EMS, the call came in around 1:38 p.m. for a water rescue near the Swinging Bridge in Ellicott City.
EMS transported the two people to a local hospital for non-life threatening injuries.
Crews are still investigating the incident and are asking residents to avoid Ilchester and Bonnie Branch roads.
This is a developing story and we’ll have more on WJZ at 4, 5 and 6 p.m.
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REGINA — Defensive back Kacy Rodgers II was released by the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Saturday to pursue an NFL opportunity.
The 25-year-old spent the last two seasons with the Roughriders and played in 25 regular-season games.
Rodgers had 74 defensive tackles, one quarterback sack and one interception which he returned 50 yards for a touchdown. He added 12 defensive tackles in two playoff games in 2017.
Rodgers was set to become a free agent on Feb. 13.
'Annual fixed investment growth needs to exceed 10% combined from the government, state-owned enterprises and the private sector'
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The message of a "new dawn" resonates with the business community, with citizens, and with investors abroad. This message is being bolstered by fresh leadership in cleaning up the SOEs.
The next months will be crucial in proving this commitment to change, and cementing a coalition of support for the new economic agenda.
Our government has established an ambitious five-year target of $100-billion in fresh fixed investment.
Several people were injured in a single-vehicle wreck on Highway 111 on Cagle Mountain May 28. An SUV left the highway and was found 40 feet over the embankment, reports Dunlap Volunteer Fire Department Chief Norman Hatfield.
For more, see the May 31 issue of The Dunlap Tribune.
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Police are looking for a person of interest after part of Asheville Regional Airport was evacuated after an explosive device was found Friday morning.
The suspicious package was discovered outside on the curb of Terminal Drive near baggage claim at about 6:30 a.m.
Officials say the package was an explosive device that was rendered safe by the Hazardous Device Team and removed.
Terminal Drive was temporarily closed, and baggage claim and the lobby were evacuated due to the package.
Shortly before 9:00 a.m. Friday, a spokeswoman said the airport is under normal operations and the terminal and drive had both reopened.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Asheville Regional Airport Police Department, the Asheville Police Department’s bomb squad, and the N.C. State Bureau of Investigation responded to the scene.
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With one week of campaigning left in the Ontario election, Progressive Conservative leader Doug Ford drops into Windsor for a political rally Thursday night.
The Tory election gathering takes place at 6:30 p.m. at the Fogalar Furlan Club, 1800 North Service Rd.
Ford’s visit to Windsor comes a day after that of his chief rival — according to the polls — for the premiership, NDP leader Andrea Horwath.
The former Toronto city councillor and brother to former Toronto mayor the late Rob Ford made two Essex County stops on May 23.
The temperature is going up across most of the nation this month, and I mean that literally as well as in the figurative arena of political combat. And when the thermometer gets into the 90s in some of America's larger urban centers it seems to bring out the worst in people.
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Possibly the most HATED guy we have EVER had on a Second Date Update!!! Ricky has a sick and twisted way to pick up chicks and it worked on Becca! Will they go out on a second date? Find out in this shocking new podcast!
Police are appealing for information following reports of vandalism in Lerwick.
A blue Ford Fiesta is said to have suffered damage at some time between 8pm on Thursday and 10am on Friday. The car was parked in Nederdale and suffered damage to the driver’s side.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or alternatively attend Lerwick Police Station in person.
Worries about the pace of U.S. spending and tax cuts have seen investors voting with their wallets, says Sean Callow of Westpac.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – A jury has found a 41-year-old man guilty of five counts of murder in the 2012 killings of a family found beaten to death with a hammer inside their San Francisco home.
The jury returned the verdict against Binh Thai Luc Monday after six days of deliberations.
Luc allegedly killed the family while robbing them, after losing money at a casino that night. The Vietnamese immigrant was living in the country illegally and had recently been served an eviction notice.
While no eyewitnesses placed Luc at the scene of the crime, the San Francisco Chronicle reported that blood from one of the victims was spattered on his jeans when he was arrested.
Sixty-five-year-old Hua Shun Lei, his wife, Wan Yi Wu, their daughter and son and their daughter-in-law died.
Copyright 2017 The Associated Press.
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - A French employee of France’s consulate-general in Jerusalem held by Israel on suspicion of running guns for Palestinians had a financial motive, an Israeli security official said on Monday.
The official, who spoke to Reuters, did not elaborate. Israel’s Shin Bet security agency on Monday went public with the arrest of Romain Franck, accusing him of using a diplomatic car to smuggle 72 guns from the Gaza Strip to the West Bank.
May 16, 1947-August 11, 2017
Marta Mire, age 70, a native of Greenville, Mississippi and a resident of Morgan City, went to her heavenly home on Friday, Aug. 11, 2017, with her son at her side. She enjoyed reading, spending time with her grandchildren and friends.
She is survived by her husband, Floyd Mire of Morgan City; son, Scott P. Mire and his wife, Margie; their children, Jordan and Addison Mire; son, Shane P. Mire and his wife, Renée; and brother, Carlton F. Ray and his wife, Alta Ray.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jimmie F. Ray and Bertie Calton Ray.
The family requests that visitation be observed Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2015, from 9 a.m. until time of services at noon at First Baptist Church in Morgan City. She will be laid to rest in the Morgan City Cemetery following services.
By David Talley | Published Wednesday, June 14
A single-story home north of Decatur was destroyed by fire early Saturday morning.
The home, owned by Jerry Stephens, was on County Road 2228, which intersects Farm Road 51 near Decatur Livestock Market.
Wise County Fire Marshal Jeff Doughty said Stephens and his mother live at the address and were home when the fire started. Doughty confirmed the house was a total loss.
Firefighters arrived around 3:30 a.m. to find the home engulfed in flames and spent several hours making external attacks on the structure.
Decatur and Greenwood-Slidell fire departments responded to the scene.
As of press time Tuesday, the fire was under investigation by the Wise County Fire Marshal’s Office.
A trial had been scheduled to run through to April 6th
Shane McPhee pleaded guilty to manslaughter in Red Deer court Monday.
He had been charged with second degree murder, but pled guilty to manslaughter instead.
He had been charged in relation to the death of a man who was dropped off at the Red Deer Regional Hospital on Feb. 13th of 2016.
An autopsy held at the Calgary Medical Examiner’s Office showed that William Blaine Baker was the victim of a homicide.
More to come.
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Pack up this compact dining set for just $18 on your next camping trip. A plate, bowl, cup, cutting board, and spork all fit inside the bowl for easy transportation. Today’s price tag is the best we’ve seen since November, so you might as well.
Trump 2020 campaign adviser Katrina Pierson reacts on 'Fox News @ Night' after the former FBI deputy director is terminated following IG report.
April 25(Reuters) - Shenzhen Hepalink Pharmaceutical Co Ltd
* Says it plans to pay cash dividend of 0.45 yuan per 10 shares (before tax) to the company’s shareholders for 2017
Source text in Chinese:goo.gl/L2nYSw
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
Morgan Park head coach Nick Irvin considers new Illini assistant coach Chin Coleman "a brother" and a key factor in Illinois building relationships with Chicago high schools. Click Video 1 in the player above to hear from Morgan Park head coach Nick Irvin on his relationship with Illini assistant Chin Coleman, the Orlando Antigua effect on national recruiting, plus factors in the recruitment of former Morgan Park Mustang and 2016 Mr. Basketball Charlie Moore, who announced he will be transferring from Cal after the semester ends.
Start the conversation, or Read more at WAND-TV Decatur.
Gastonia Police arrested a man after being accused of barging into a grandmother's house, tying her up at gunpoint and then robbing her on Friday afternoon. The victim, Jackie Badger, told NBC Charlotte she had her front door open that afternoon when William Ledbetter knocked on her door.
Start the conversation, or Read more at WCNC-TV Charlotte.
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According to a new study, kids work harder when they’re dressed up like Batman.
Researchers found that dressing up like Bob the Builder or Dora the Explorer also give kids a boost.
It seems wearing a costume gave kids extra strength and endurance.
Maybe we can learn something from this? Head to work this week in a superhero costume and just see how much more productive you are. Or … See if you get fired.
Check out more on this random study by clicking here.
President of the French Republic Emmanuel Macron Wednesday was hosted by one of Africa’s leading entrepreneur Tony Elumelu. Over 2,000 Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) alumni, alongside other significant members of the African entrepreneurial ecosystem engaged the French leader in a free and frank exchange of ideas and opinions.
For music fans, the holiday has been attracting some of the greatest talent around, for block parties and concerts alike, making this state a place where you can match your extra-curricular smoking activities with some of the best local and national music acts, all for the love of everything green. 420 Eve on the Rocks Wednesday, April 19 Red Rocks Amphitheatre 18300 West Alameda Parkway, Morrison Method Man and Redman, Flatbrush Zombies, Curren$y, Futuristic, RDGLDGRN, $uicideboy$, Afroman and Probcause will take the stage at one of the largest 4/20 parties in the state.
Start the conversation, or Read more at Denver Westword.
CLIFTON JAMES, who has died aged 96, was a reliably genial character actor who carved out a niche playing loud-mouthed Southerners, most famously the backward sheriff J W Pepper in two James Bond films.
His cheek bulging with tobacco and his paunch bulging over his gun holster (James wore a baseball umpire’s chest protector under his uniform to enhance his natural stockiness), Pepper made free use of almost every Southern hick stereotype.
PANAMA – A new fall attraction is up and running in the Shelby County area promising to bring Halloween and autumn excitement to all who venture out to Grandpa’s Pumpkin Farm west of Panama.
Justin and Doug Schwery have been working for about 10 months on the project, and it’s come together well. Opening weekend was last weekend, and the pumpkin patch will be open on Saturdays from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sundays from noon-6 p.m. through October 29.
It’s also open to groups and field trips during the week by appointment.
May 3 Life Healthcare Group Holdings Ltd :
* HY HEPS seen between 23.3 - 27.9 cents per share, movement of between a decline of 75 pct and 70.0 pct below HY 2016 HEPS of 93.0 cents per share Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom)
ZURICH (AP) — FIFA has dropped referee Fahad Al Mirdasi from the World Cup after he was banned from football for life in Saudi Arabia over match fixing.
The Saudi Arabian Football Federation said two weeks ago that Fahad Al Mirdasi asked for money to help a team win a cup final.
Now FIFA says its referees' committee has decided that his conditions to be selected for the World Cup in Russia "are not satisfied anymore."
As a result, the entire Saudi refereeing team has been removed from the tournament, including two assistants.
FIFA says Al Mirdasi won't be directly replaced. Instead, the governing body will take two additional assistant referees from the United Arab Emirates and Japan.
They have only just left the country but ZM’s Jase and PJ are up to their old antics again on the streets of Melbourne leading up to their KIIS show debut in January 2018.
In a cheeky Facebook video promoting their new show, Jase and PJ are seen trying to stop random people on the street for no apparent reason.
Dressed in hi-vis vests and hard hats, the challenge is to try and keep people waiting for as long as possible.
Jase clearly looks like he has done this before, while PJ struggles to persuade people to wait patiently.
Kiwi fans might recognise this as a popular stunt from their days at ZM.
Watch it all hilariously unfold below.
2:40 Texas woman convicted of voter fraud says she voted Republican Pause
3:02 Look at the massive water flow of Feather River, Sacramento River and Lake Oroville
0:37 American Red Cross operates shelter at Cal Expo
0:26 Trump on cancelled meeting with Mexico's president
1:55 'Bright Lights' gives revealing insight to Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds' relationship
0:40 Oroville dam break would flood almost 200,000 California residents in 7 hours
2:29 Mexico President Peña Nieto rejects U.S. decision to build wall
1:16 Evacuees wait to return after Oroville Dam threat: 'This is not happening'
1:58 Boy celebrates third birthday in evacuation shelter in Chico with help of CHP officers
Bechem United will depart to Algeria ahead of their CAF Confederation Cup reverse fixture against MC Algers.
The Ghanaian recorded a 2-1 win over the side in the first leg in Accra.
The 2016 FA Cup champions travel to the North African side hoping to avoid defeat to progress to the next stage.
The Hunters are making their maiden appearance in the CAF Confederation Cup competition.
For more Ghana football news visit www.ghanasoccernet.com
Home-based Super Eagles captain and goalkeeper, Ikechuckwu Ezenwa, will miss the final of this year’s African Nations Championship (CHAN) against Morocco.
Ezenwa suffered a leg injury against Sudan in the semi-final on Wednesday and will not be fit in time for Sunday’s game in Casablanca.
Plateau United stopper, Dele Ajiboye, is expected to start in goal.
Ajiboye was named Man of the Match against Sudan.
It is the first time both countries would get to the final of the championship since its inception.
Nigeria’s best outing at the competition, was when they finished third under Stephen Keshi in 2014.
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Mealey's IP/Tech - New York Federal Judge Rejects Bid For Dismissal Of Copyright Claims
NEW YORK - Efforts by Justin Timberlake and other defendants to dismiss a request for copyright infringement damages occurring before Feb. 17, 2013, were denied June 13 by a New York federal judge (PK Music Performance Inc. v. Justin Timberlake, et al., No. 16-1215, S.D. N.Y., 2017 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 90562).
April 5 U.S. stocks opened higher on Wednesday after solid private employment data underscored the strength of the economy, boosted financials stocks and helped soothe worries about President Donald Trump's ability to deliver on his policy plans.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 84.62 points, or 0.41 percent, at 20,773.86, the S&P 500 was up 7.86 points, or 0.33 percent, at 2,368.02 and the Nasdaq Composite was up 13.70 points, or 0.23 percent, at 5,912.30. (Reporting by Yashaswini Swamynathan in Bengaluru; Editing by Savio D'Souza)
HERE'S another one you can delete from your in-box. It might look all official at first but don't be fooled, Coffs Harbour City Council does not email parking infringements.
Council's Facebook page is warning locals to disregard and delete any email alleging to be from them requesting payment for parking fines.
As stated in their post, "If you receive an email claiming to be an infringement notice from Coffs Harbour City Council, please delete it. This is a scam. Council never sends infringement notices or follow-ups via email.”
DELETE: Coffs Harbour City Council does not email parking fines. Wendy Andrews
And if the wording on the email doesn't arouse your suspicions the dollar amount for the penalty should - "$30 for parking longer than permitted.” We wish. The penalty for parking continuously for longer than permitted, and parking without a valid ticket in NSW as determined by the RMS is up around $100.
For more information on current scam alerts visit here
"I can't remember the last time I was happy. I have never been happy for 24 hours straight, ever in my life."
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By dissecting never-before-seen footage of two lions' brutally attacking four cheetahs, Lion v. Cheetah sheds new light on the dark underpinnings of the relationship between two of Africa's top predators.
On Tuesday, the Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) cabinet approved an ordinance that allows courts to award death penalty to those found guilty of raping girls under 12 years of age. The punishment will be for entire life for those found guilty of raping girls aged between 13-16.
The cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti passed the ordinance amending the existing provisions of criminal law in the state, as informed by Law Minister Abdul Haq Khan. He further informed, “We have already prepared a draft ordinance to award death penalty to child rapists. It will be passed during next cabinet meeting.“
The latest development comes days after the Union cabinet cleared the Ordinance for death penalty for those convicted of raping children below 12 years of age. President Ram Nath Kovind subsequently promulgated the criminal law amendment ordinance, paving the way for the stringent punishment.
H/T: Indian Express
March 19 (Reuters) - Touchstone Bank:
* TOUCHSTONE BANK NAMES VERA H. PRIMM AS CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Parents are invited to learn about Ms. President US, a Ridgefield-based program that focuses on civic engagement and leadership skills for girls in fourth through eighth grades, Wednesday, June 28.
The event will take place at the Ridgefield Library’s Dayton Program room from 7 to 8 p.m.
Orientation provides an overview of the program, the role of parents, background about the initiative, plans for future development, and an opportunity for questions and answers. Refreshments will be served.
All are welcome, regardless of enrollment status.
Marijuana industry leader criticizes Fallin over pot rules
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The leader of a new medical marijuana trade group in Oklahoma is criticizing Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin for not calling lawmakers back into session to pass laws regulating the industry.
New Health Solutions Oklahoma Executive Director Bud Scott described Fallin's announcement after last week's vote to approve medical marijuana as a "failure of leadership."
Fallin said before the vote she expected to convene a special session if voters approved the state question. But she reversed her position after consulting with legislative leaders, who indicated an unwillingness to tackle the issue before November elections.
Fallin spokesman Michael McNutt said Tuesday asking lawmakers to return to address a new and complex industry "is not realistic." He urged Scott and other industry representatives to work with the health department on new rules.
The Madison Police Department is investigating multiple business burglaries along Highway 51.
Saturday morning, just after 7:45, officers responded to three businesses that had been broken in to. The suspect entered the businesses by shattering the front glass with a yellow pry bar.
Once inside, the suspect took the cash drawer from the register and left the business.
MPD is working with the Ridgeland Police Department after similar incidents have taken place in Ridgeland.
The suspect is described as a tall, slender light skinned black man, possibly with a bandage on his face.
Anyone with any information regarding these burglaries is asked to contact the Madison Police Department or the Ridgeland Police Department.
A reward leading to the arrest of the suspect is being offered through Crime Stoppers.
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Rugby Australia will resist calls to move a Wallabies fixture in June against Ireland because of a kick-off clash with the Socceroos’ first FIFA World Cup match in Russia.
Bert van Marwijk's side will kick off their World Cup campaign against France at Kazan Arena in Russia on June 16 at 8pm, Sydney time.
Clash: Israel Folau in action for the Wallabies in June 2017 against Fiji at AAMI Park in Melbourne. Photo: Scott Barbour
By way of luck, the Wallabies have a Test scheduled at exactly the same time, on the same evening, at AAMI Park in Melbourne.
Rugby Australia announced dates for the three-Test June series against Ireland in October last year, some two months before the FIFA World Cup draw was finalised.
Fairfax Media understands Rugby Australia still have the option to move the match from its 8pm timeslot but are highly unlikely to do so because of the broadcast and commercial implications that would come with changing a start time.
Simon Mignolet is proving crucial in Liverpool’s top four chase
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China's Commerce Ministry issued a ban, effective from Tuesday, on several imports from North Korea, including coal, iron ore, lead concentrates and ore, lead and seafood, a move that is in line with UN sanctions announced this month.Beijing issued the order on Monday.UN sanctions must be implemented 30 days after the resolution was approved in a vote on August 6.The Chinese government said any cargoes already on their way to China would be cleared by customs as usual before the UN sanctions deadline.
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Don’t people pay attention in civics class? Nearly every day, I see a letter to the editor that shows they don’t know the most basic things about American democracy.
In a nutshell, there are three branches to our government: Congress legislates or makes laws, the president and his staff execute those laws, and the courts judge whether those laws are in agreement with our Constitution. When a president makes a law, he is acting outside his responsibility. When a federal judge is asked through a lawsuit whether a law or executive action is constitutional, that judge has the responsibility to review the case and make a ruling.
Our Republican Congress needs to remind their Republican president that presidential actions and orders must follow the rule of law, and that the Constitution gives Congress, not the president, the power to make laws.
True American patriots should be committed to our Constitution and the roles it gives to the three branches of government.
Social media users are banding together to expose attendees at the Charlottesville white nationalist rally to make sure their employers, friends, and neighbors know their names.
A man identified as Cole White was fired from his job at a Berkeley, California restaurant Top Dog when his participation in the rally was revealed by the Twitter account @YesYoureRacist.
@YesYoureRacist, which has 290,000 followers, has been been on a mission to call out racism on the internet since the account was opened in October 2012.
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A local tech giant has been sold for more than $2 billion.
Mitel, a leader in touchtone phone technology, has been bought out by Searchlight Capital Partners. The sale includes the company's debt.
Terry Matthews co-founded Mitel in 1972. Its headquarters are based in Kanata.
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Democrats may be horrified by today’s attempted massacre of the GOP House baseball team by an avowed progressive, but their incendiary demands for “massive resistance” since November have been an open plea for the escalation of words into violent action. The daily repetition that President Trump is an illegitimate usurper who stole the election through collusion with foreign powers has been a hypnotic incantation in search of an Oswald: a siren call for an assassin.
Dublin Chamber of Commerce says the biggest concern for businesses in 2017 is Brexit.
The group says labour costs and political uncertainty at home and abroad are also cause for worry.
Dublin Chamber says it is vital that Brexit is managed correctly, in order to protect the €1bn worth of exports between Ireland and the UK.
Public Affairs Manager Graeme McQueen, says there is a lot of uncertainty surrounding the UK's exit from the EU: "I thinking it dominated the business thinking for the latter half of last year.
"We surveyed 300 companies and we asked them what their biggest fear was going into the New Year and 25% said Brexit was their number one concern.
"But stuff closer to home is having a bigger effect on people as well, labour costs is another big issue and interest and political uncertainty here in Ireland so lots to do and lots to address in 2017."
BILLINGS – A Gardiner middle school student won the Treasure State Spelling Bee for the second year in a row. Aidan Veress, an eighth grade at Gardiner School was the winner of the 53rd Annual Treasure State Spelling Bee.
The event brought 59 kids from across Montana to Rocky Mountain College’s Fortin Center on Saturday. The spellers, who are in the fourth through eighth grade, were each representing their schools.
Eleven of the participants also competed in the state spelling bee last year.
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Reagan Remmers, a seventh grade student at Target Range School finished second.
Karissa Zanett, a fifth grade student at Stanford Public School placed third in the bee.
Clinton School eighth grade student Drew Saltzman came in fourth while Grace Anderson, an eighth grade student at Stillwater Christian in Kalispell was fifth.
Veress now advances to the National Spelling Bee which will be held in National Harbor, Maryland from May 27 through June 1.
Reporting by David Jay for MTN News
The Browns have now signed eight of their 10 2017 draft picks, including DL Myles Garrett (first round), DL Larry Ogunjobi (third round), DB Howard Wilson (fourth round), OL Rod Johnson (fifth round), DL Caleb Brantley (sixth round), K Zane Gonzalez (seventh round) and RB Matthew Dayes (seventh round).
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Islamic State (IS) on Monday claimed responsibility for the terror attack in Istanbul nighclub attack on Sunday in which 39 people, including 2 Indians, were killed.
A gunman dressed as Santa Claus opened fire inside at a nightclub in Istanbul, Turkey on Sunday during new year’s celebrations. The two Indians who lost their lives were identified as Abis Rizvi and Khushi Shah. Rizvi was the son of former Rajya Sabha MP Akhtar Hassan Rizvi, and Shah hails from Gujarat.
Earlier, local reports suggested that the attacker, who is still at large, was linked to IS and may have been from Kyrgyzstan or Uzbekistan.
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The US vice president has condemned far-right groups behind a rally in Virginia which descended into trouble and left three people dead.
Mike Pence says there is ‘no tolerance for hate and violence’.
A ‘Unite The Right’ demonstration clashed with anti-fascist protesters in the town.
One woman was killed after a man drove his car into a group of people.
Two state troopers also died after the helicopter they were in crashed as they were trying to monitor the crowds.
US Civil rights leader – Reverend Jessie Jackson says the violence in Charlottesville was painful to see – but not unexpected.
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FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) -- The New York Jets have re-signed backup linebacker Julian Stanford, three days after releasing him.
The team also announced Monday that cornerback Marcus Williams has signed his restricted free agent tender, worth $2.75 million.
Stanford played in nine games for the Jets last season, including three starts in place of the injured Darron Lee. The former Wagner College star, who has also spent time with Jacksonville, Detroit and Tampa Bay, had 28 tackles before finishing the season on injured reserve with an ankle injury.
Williams has a team-high eight interceptions over the past two seasons. He has started 14 games in three years with the Jets and is a possible replacement for Darrelle Revis in the starting secondary.
Williams was signed by Houston out of North Dakota State in 2014 before being cut during the preseason and signed to the Jets' practice squad.
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Gigi Hadid is giving “the golden years” a whole new meaning! The model rang in her 23rd birthday at a star-studded, gold-themed party at the Brooklyn Heights Social Club at 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge in New York on Monday, April 23.
The newly single birthday girl (who amicably split from Zayn Malik last month after more than two years together) celebrated her special day in a gold Versace minidress and metallic heels, completing the look with a gold manicure and matching eye shadow. She arrived at the bash with her sister, Bella Hadid, who wore a leopard-print dress with gold embellishments and complementary sandals.
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A trade unionist and LGBT campaigner has been selected for an Essex target seat to take on a Tory former banker.
Ashley Dalton was chosen to fight Rochford and Southend East, the seat in which she stood in June, when she slashed the majority of James Duddridge.
Dalton, a council officer, is a member of the executive of LGBT Labour and a volunteer with Macmillan Cancer Support as well as being a member of Unison.
At the last election she cut Duddridge’s majority to 5,548 from nearly 10,000.
After being put back in as the candidate, she wrote on Twitter: “So proud to have been selected again as Labour’s candidate for my home seat of Rochford and Southend East. Let’s finish what we started and turn this seat red.”
Duddridge spent 10 years working for Barclays and rose to run the bank’s operations in Botswana.
Police are on the hunt for two suspects who are on the loose after stealing a gun and assaulting a victim during a Glendale home invasion. Sgt. Scott Waite said police responded to the scene near 45th and Peoria avenues around 8:40 a.m. Monday.
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PA Prince Charles is joined by Olympics medalist Duncan Scott at the opening
The swimming pool in New Cumnock, East Ayrshire, has undergone significant improvement work following funding from the Dumfries House Outreach Programme. It was saved from demolition by the community-run group Afton Water Leisure.
Built in 1966, the pool is one of the few heated clean water open-air pools in Scotland. The new-look pool, designed in a lido style, has been made more energy efficient and given a significant facelift through a construction project which started in September 2016 and was finished this month.
Prince Charles in pictures Tue, May 16, 2017 Prince Charles as he tours the world for his royal visits. Play slideshow Getty Images 1 of 187 Prince Charles, Prince of Wales views the Great Broad Walk Borders at Kew Gardens on May 17, 2017 in London, England
The International Church of Cannabis is set to open its doors in Denver, Colorado on April 20th.
According to the church’s founders Steve Berke and Lee Molloy, the church’s purpose is to serve as “a home to adults everywhere who are looking to create the best version of themselves by way of the sacred plant.” They told 9News that programming will include guest speakers, comedians, artists, musicians, and film screenings.
Before you ask, they won’t be selling marijuana at the church. The church refers to it’s congregation, Elevationists. Molloy told KDVR that Elevationism isn’t meant to take the place of other religions, but supplement them.
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LONDON, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Euro zone government bond yields rose 2-3 basis points across the board on Monday, bouncing from recent lows following stronger-than-expected Japanese growth.
The yield on Germany's 10-year government bond , the benchmark for the euro zone, was up 2.5 bps to 0.41 percent in early trade, a move mirrored by most other euro zone 10-year government debt.
Japan's economy expanded at the fastest pace in more than two years in the second quarter as consumer and company spending picked up, highlighting a long-awaited bounce in domestic demand. (Reporting by Abhinav Ramnarayan; Editing by Jamie McGeever)
An overturned truck carrying hazardous has forced the closure of a highway ramp in Johnson County.
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Reports say that two teen girls who have been missing in Dundee have now been traced.
A statement from Police Scotland said that Kaitlyn Findlay, 18, has been traced safe and well, while friends of Rhiannon, 17, report that the teen has been in touch and is safe.
Rhiannon had been missing since December 28th and Kaitlyn since December 30th.
Heartbroken mum of missing RAF serviceman Corrie McKeague shares video of her son singing in Hogmanay appeal
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This month long exhibit features the work of painters Lynn Johnston and Kristin Kornkven and the creative pottery of Betsy Davis. The Brick Gallery, located inside Lemon Street Gallery will have expanded exhibit space for these artists. This month showcases the unique work of Lynn Johnston which is influenced by archaeology, ethnography and nature. Kristin Kornkven draws her inspiration from people and her time in nature. Betsy Davis is influenced by many creative outlets including sculpture and painting. Stop in to meet the artists on Saturday, August 12 from 6-9pm.
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This is a segment of Zee News which brings to you latest updates. Watch what PM Modi said during launch of Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan in Madhya Pradesh.
Former University Zimbabwe SRC President PaUL Chimhosva has died in South Africa.
P aul is said to have collapsed at home earlier yesterday morning and was rushed to hospital but died on the way.
Paul rose to prominence in 1990/1 when he was the University of Zimbabwe SRC president and led numerous student demonstrations against the Mugabe regime. The resistance resulted in closure of the University for several months.
He relocated to South Africa where completed his Bsc Mechanical Engineering degree at University of the Witwatersrand in 1995.
At the time of his death Paul was working as a Project Manager Exxaro Resources in South Africa.
He is survived by one child.
Stephen Colbert shifted gears from the Las Vegas attack during his “Late Show” monologue Thursday to address Cam Newton’s sexist comment to a female reporter ― and the detour paid off.
Colbert set up a fine zinger by showing the now-viral clip of the patronizing Carolina Panthers quarterback laughing and then noting that it was “funny” to hear a woman ask about routes.
We don’t want to give away Colbert’s bit, but let’s just say that a dismissive jock and yogurt make for one mean punchline.
Mickey and Alba learn that Sabrina is having certain reservations about going to Yale after graduation, so they try figuring out how change her mind.
Feb 14 Tradegate AG Wertpapierhandelsbank :
* FY profit from ordinary activities increased by about 19.7% from 18.27 million euros in 2015 to 21.87 million euros ($23.13 million)
* FY net profit of 12.644 million euros after 10.111 million euros year ago
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There are on the Cal Coast News story from Friday Apr 14, titled SLO County medical examiner accused of misconduct. In it, Cal Coast News reports that:
The California Attorney General's Office is seeking to revoke or suspend the license of San Luis Obispo County's medical examiner, Dr. Gary Walter. Walter stands accused of committed a crime that substantially impacts his ability to properly perform his job, according to an accusation filed on April 10. On March 9, 2016, Walter was involved in a hit and run while on his way to perform an autopsy.
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Mario Batali is stepping down from daily operations at his restaurant empire following reports of sexual misconduct by the celebrity chef over a period of at least 20 years.
The online site Eater New York reported Monday that the incidents involve at least four women, three who worked for Batali. In a prepared statement sent to The Associated Press, Batali said the complaints match up with his past behaviour.
A spokesperson for Batali & Bastianich Hospitality Group says an employee reported inappropriate behaviour by Batali in October. The company told Eater it was the first formal complaint against Batali and that he was reprimanded and required to attend training.
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ABC said Monday that it has asked Batali to step away from the show, "The Chew" while the allegations are investigated.
Huawei's 'Butterfly' mobile network site solution has seen its first commercial deployment in Bangladesh, the Chinese vendor announced. The solution reduces equipment, transmission, construction and power supply costs, with the aim of extending rural/suburban network coverage by trimming operators' total cost of ownership by 30% - particularly relevant in Bangladesh where approximately 70% of the population lives in rural areas.
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OKLAHOMA CITY- If you are heading to college or starting out on your own, you will likely need to move in with a roommate for a while.
While it can be difficult, a bit of good etiquette can go a long way.
Etiquette Expert Carey Sue Vega is back with a strategy.
When it comes to sharing a bathroom, don’t leave hair in the sink or shower and wipe down the sink after using it. Also, replace empty toilet paper rolls as a courtesy.
Some good ground rules to follow include:
Discussing sleep schedules
Talking about music, noise levels and headphones
Check before inviting friends over
Always ask before borrowing anything
Don’t eat your roommate’s food
Designate separate areas of the refrigerator.
For more information, visit Carey Sue Vega’s website.
RAWALPINDI, Dec 12 (APP):Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Tuesday lauded
the sacrifices of martyrs to safeguard the country, according to a tweet of
Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Maj General Asif
Ghafoor.
“Freedom isn’t free, it costs sons of the soil. Freedom that we
enjoy today is owed to so many such brave hearts. Salute to our Martyrs,” the
COAS said in message after two soldiers embraced ‘Shahadat’ in North Waziristan
Agency on Tuesday.
The terrorists fired on an army vehicle from surrounding
mountains in North Wazirstan Agency and resultantly an officer, 2nd Lieutenant
Abdul Moeed and Sepoy Basharat embraced Shahadat.
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LAST year, Airbnb underwent a rough regulatory patch. The short-term rental company became a Federal Trade Commission target over the summer after three senators asked for an investigation into how companies such as Airbnb affect soaring housing costs. In October, Governor
An Arizona man who sold ammunition to the gunman in the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history was charged Friday with manufacturing…
Aug 15 (Reuters) - Think Childcare Ltd
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Thirty years ago last month, Arizona became the laughingstock of the nation when a hair-impaired executive-order-wielding right-wing extremist became governor after a surprise victory. President Trump, meet former Gov. Evan Mecham.
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Cubs manager Joe Maddon discusses using a four-man outfield against Reds slugger Joey Votto and the team's 15-5 win on Monday, Aug. 14, 2017. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune)
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NEW YORK — A former New Jersey police officer convicted of causing a wrong-way crash that killed a fellow officer and another friend has been sentenced to up to 25 years in prison.
WABC-TV (http://7ny.tv/2rs3kur ) reports that a judge on Staten Island gave Pedro Abad the maximum sentence on Wednesday — 8 1/3 to 25 years in prison. Abad had sought the minimum sentence of one year behind bars.
Prosecutors say the former Linden police officer was drunk when he crashed into a tractor-trailer after a night at a strip club with friends in 2015.
Officer Frank Viggiano and friend Joseph Rodriguez died in the crash. A third Linden officer was critically injured.
Abad's attorney argued that Abad's blood sample wasn't obtained properly and disputed that the accident was caused by intoxication.
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The aerialist wife of daredevil Nik Wallenda is preparing for a stunt that will have her hanging by her teeth from a helicopter over Niagara Falls.
Thursday morning's performance comes on the fifth anniversary of Nik Wallenda's televised high-wire walk over Niagara Falls.
Plans call for Erendira Wallenda to be tethered by her waist as she performs a series of maneuvers on a hoop suspended from a helicopter 300 feet above the water. At one point she'll hang from her toes. At another, her teeth.
The Wallendas say the stunt will break a height record Nik Wallenda set in 2011 when he hung by his teeth 250 feet above Silver Dollar City in Branson, Missouri.
The Niagara County Legislature set aside $35,000 for the act last month.
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP)  The American Civil Liberties Union says it will ask an Oklahoma court to review the case of a woman who was sentenced to 30 years in prison for failing to report that her boyfriend was abusing her children.
Brady Henderson, the legal director for the ACLU's state chapter, said Wednesday that the group plans to file a lawsuit on behalf of 33-year-old Tondalao Hall, who says her boyfriend was also abusing her.
She was sentenced to prison in 2006 after pleading guilty to failing to protect two of her children.
The boyfriend, 35-year-old Robert Braxton Jr., pleaded guilty to abusing the children and spent just two years behind bars before being released on probation.
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'The Next Revolution' panel debates the merits of the wall and the future of border security.
The Mankato East Cougars battled the #1-ranked Winona Winhawks on homecoming. The Cougars held the Winhawks to two points in the first quarter, before eventually falling 32-8.
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April 24 (Reuters) - CIFI Holdings Group Co Ltd:
* ANNOUNCES ISSUANCE OF US$300 MILLION 6.375% SENIOR NOTES DUE 2020
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A multistate manhunt for the suspect in a random killing that Cleveland police say he recorded and posted to Facebook is entering its third day.
Utah has been shamed recently in stories about its low grades when it comes to giving women equal opportunities. The Beehive State has been called out for having one of the largest wage gaps between men and women in the country. And its female representation in elective offices is one of the nation’s lowest.
Senior Airman Andrea Aquino is a 375th Medical Support Squadron pharmacy technician. Her family has a long and proud tradition of serving in the United States military. Photo by Senior Airman Melissa Estevez
March 19 (Reuters) - StrongLED Lighting Systems (Cayman) Co Ltd
* Says it will use undistributed profit to pay cash dividend of T$1 per share to shareholders for 2017
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Cozart was scratched from Wednesday's lineup against the Tigers due to left forearm tightness, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
Jefry Marte entered the lineup as a result of Cozart's late removal. He should be considered day-to-day until the severity of his injury is determined.
Richmond FBI to host second annual Youth Academy
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RICHMOND, Va. (AP) – The Richmond division of the FBI will host its second annual Youth Academy this summer to give teens a comprehensive look at today’s FBI. The two-day program will be held in July at the FBI’s Richmond field office. Students may be offered case studies drawn from resolved cases, but will not be exposed to active cases or day-to-day investigations. The program is open to Virginia high school students who are juniors or seniors during the 2018-2019 academic year. Students interesting in participating must have parental approval and maintain a grade point average of 2.5 or higher. The deadline to apply is May 7.
The Lubbock Police Department is investigating a hit-and-run crash that injured a pedestrian Saturday night.
LPD received a call around 10:40 pm Saturday night that a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle near the Marsha Sharp Freeway and Waco Avenue. Responding officers found a male lying on the street.
Lubbock Police took 18-year-old Timothy Green to the hospital with moderate injuries.
Through the initial investigation, police say the victim was walking westbound along the Marsha Sharp Freeway access road. A dark-colored car struck the victim and continued driving.
The suspect has not yet been located.
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In 1949, nine creative ladies formed the Krewe of Romany for the purpose of presenting an annual Mardi Gras ball with the court being the debutante daughters of its members. It is the oldest all-female krewe in the city. Rich in tradition, many families stay in this krewe for decades—with multiple family members serving as kings, queens, pages and ball captains. This year, one family has four generations of members attending. Romany boasts ornate costumes with dramatic back pieces and the queen is always the daughter of a krewe member. The annual theme is determined by the ball captain and is not revealed to the public until the beginning of the ball each year—this year held on February 4. “Our most time-honored tradition is the handing down of the captain’s whistle,” says Tara Schwartz, a former Romany queen who is slated for ball captain in 2022. “Each year, the ball captain hands on the whistle to the next ball captain, signaling the official start of the new ball captain’s year.”
Vancouver police say the three tourists involved in a fatal bus collision near the city's waterfront on Sunday were all related and visiting from Massachusetts.
Police say a 49-year-old man died in the crash, an elderly man remains in hospital with serious injuries, and a 15-year-old girl suffered minor injuries.
Sgt. Jason Robillard said Sunday that a charter bus hit several pedestrians and a parked vehicle on a bustling waterfront street populated by hotels, tourist attractions and the convention centre.
Robillard said the pedestrians were around the parked vehicle when it was struck by the bus, which was travelling at a low speed.
Police say the investigation remains ongoing and there is no further information to share at this time.
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Celebrating the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation, Cappella Pratensis, specialists in 16th-century polyphony, surround a central music stand to read mensural notation from a single large choir book. The inclusion of chant as well as compositions of Heinrich Isaac and Adam Renner makes the case that Luther retained much more of earlier musical and liturgical traditions than is often assumed.
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FC Barcelona's Lionel Messi (right) celebrates with teammate Ousmane Dembele after scoring a goal against Athletic Bilbao during a La Liga match on Sunday, March 18, at Camp Nou in Barcelona. EFE-EPA/QUIQUE GARCIA
Argentine national captain and FC Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi says that it has always been his dream to win the World Cup.
"I tell you that it's not easy, because to win a World Cup doesn't happen all the time," the five-time Ballon d'Or winner said in an interview with Argentina's America TV.
Head of State Rumen Radev will take part in the summit "One planet", dedicated to climate change, which will be held on December 12 in Paris, reported BGNES.
The Bulgarian President will present our country to the high-level forum at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres and World Bank President Jim Yong Kim.
The World Summit on Climate Change in Paris aims to make progress in the implementation of the 2015 Paris climate agreement arrangements.
Discussions on climate change will be held in front of 2000 representatives of public institutions, international and non-governmental organizations, and civil society. On Dec. 11, President Rumen Radev will take part in the official reception of Michael Bloomberg for the Heads of Delegations attending the Paris Climate Summit.
Kerala's ruling CPI(M)-led LDF's Saji Cheriyan today won the Chengannur Assembly bypoll by a huge margin of 20,956 votes over his nearest Congress rival, officials said.
According to the Chief Electoral Office, Cheriyan polled 67,303 votes while the Congress-led UDF candidate D Vijaykumar got 46,347 votes and BJP's P S Sreedharan Pillai came third with 35,270 votes.
The bypoll was necessitated following the death of sitting MLA K K Ramachandran Nair of the CPI(M) in January this year due to illness.
CPI(M) state secretary Kodiyeri Balakrishna described the victory as the "achievement" of the two-year rule of the Pinarayi Vijayan led government.
It was also a 'rejection of the soft Hindutva policy' of the Congress, Balakrishnan told reporters here.
Leader of Opposition in the assembly and UDF chairman Ramesh Chennithala attributed the LDF victory to the alleged communal card played by the Left Front.
DAVENPORT, Fla. — Authorities say a Florida elementary school teacher left a 4-year-old child alone while she went to buy marijuana.
A Polk County Sheriff's Office news release says 26-year old Marsha Dolce was arrested Saturday and charged with child neglect and marijuana possession.
Deputies responded to a Davenport apartment complex Saturday morning and found a 4-year-old child crying outside wearing only a T-shirt and underwear. Dolce, who teaches fourth grade at Laurel Elementary in Poinciana, eventually returned home and told deputies she had left to help a friend with car troubles.
Deputies reported finding marijuana in Dolce's home, and text messages on her phone indicated that she had gone to nearby Winter Haven hours earlier to buy the drug.
Child welfare officials removed the child from Dolce's home.
Beaumont area eatery J. Render's Southern Table and Bar celebrates its second anniversary with a day full of lunch and dinner specials, a tap takeover from Country Boy Brewing, games that include life-size Jenga and cornhole; live music from Trippin' Roots (7-10 p.m.) and giveaways throughout the day.
J.C. Penney stores have seen “better than expected sales and traffic” in the weeks since the company announced it would close 138 stores, so plans have changed.
At least for a while.
A surge of customers looking for bargains as stores close has pushed back liquidation sales until May 22 and store closings to July 31, Joey Thomas, a spokesman for the company, told USA Today in an interview Thursday.
"Since announcing store closures, affected locations have seen better than expected sales and traffic," J.C. Penney spokesman Thomas told USA TODAY. Because of the increase in sales, it's "advantageous for the company to continue selling through spring and summer merchandise at current promotional levels by pushing liquidation back another month," Thomas said.
J.C. Penney said it expected annual savings of about $200 million from the cost-cutting measures when the company announced the closings.
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ADL: ‘Scudetto is possible’
By Football Italia staff
Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis says ‘Scudetto’ “is a word we can say” but “we’re only in October”.
The Partenopei are top of Serie A with seven wins out of seven, a record which has fans dreaming of a first title since 1990.
“It’s nice to be at the top of the table,” De Laurentiis said on Radio Kiss Kiss Napoli this afternoon.
“What counts will be the end of March, we can’t puff our chests up now or sing any arias. We’ll work humbly as Neapolitans do.
“It [Scudetto] is a work we can say, but let’s remember that we’re only in October and anything can happen, just look at [Arkadiusz] Milik’s second injury.
“Thanks to our medical staff we don’t make a habit of injuries for the amount of games we play. Luckily there’s the January window so we can agree and see what to do.
“We’ve invested in [Roberto] Ingress, a mature player who plays for a club, Chievo, who we really respect. We’ll see what to do.”
TEHRAN, Iran — A top adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is proposing Iran resume its uranium enrichment in the wake of the U.S. withdrawal from the nuclear deal between world powers and Tehran.
Ali Akbar Velayati was quoted Wednesday by the semi-official Tasnim news agency as saying Iran is "capable to spin centrifuges for enrichment" to higher levels should it choose to do so.
Velayati says Iran should also accelerate production of nuclear propulsions and also research on advanced centrifuges. He claimed this wouldn't violate the nuclear deal which put limits on Iran's atomic program in exchange for lifting economic sanctions.
In the wake of President Donald Trump's decision to pull the United States out of the deal, several Iranian officials have indicated Tehran could resume its nuclear program.
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JERUSALEM (JTA) — Talk show host Conan O’Brien announced that he would film an episode of his “Conan Without Borders” series on TBS in Israel.
O’Brien made the announcement in a tweet Friday night in which he linked to a news story about President Donald Trump sending his senior advisor and son-in-law Jared Kushner to Israel to help broker a peace deal with the Palestinians.
“Breaking: Conan O’Brien sends Conan O’Brien to Israel to help Jared Kushner. Stay tuned. #ConanIsrael#ConanWithoutBorders,” the tweet said.
O’Brien will film in locations throughout Israel over five days later this month, Ynet reported.
The CEO of Keshet Media Group, Avi Nir, and Israel’s Consul General in Los Angeles, Sam Grundwerg, were involved in bringing O’Brien to Israel, Ynet reported.
It will be O’Brien’s first trip to Israel, Haaretz reported.
He has previously filmed specials in South Korea, Cuba, Mexico and Armenia.
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The Los Angeles Lakers and the Sacramento Kings will be playing against each other in a preseason game at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas one week after a shooting killed 58 people and wounded 489 at a concert in Vegas.
Both teams, as well as the arena, AEG and MGM Resorts International are going to be donating the proceeds from the game to people affected by the shooting. Per the news release, “all of the money raised will go directly to benefit victims, their families and first responders.”
The Lakers and Kings released the following statements from their team owners:
The sweltering heat this long weekend has taken a toll on cars, but the number one problem might not be what you think.
It’s an exciting time in any young person’s life, going to primary school for the very first time.
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Cosmos on the move again
Ezenkosi get going at their new home this afternoon against Milano United after abandoning Olen Park in Potchefstroom where they have played their home matches over the last 18 months following their move from the Vaal Tech Stadium. The reason for their latest move to Tsakane stems from the fact that there are unresolved issues at Olen Park between the stadium tenants, the Leopards Rugby Union, and the local municipality. Though they are based in Johannesburg – Cosmos have made it a habit of being nomads through the years playing their home games all over. However, in their return Read Full Story
Jani Lyrintzis, vice president and general manager at Bittium, highlights the wireless-engineering services that his company brings to the Internet of Things (IoT) space, including work as a partner for Verizon's ThingSpace. Lyrintzis also talks about development of a next-generation public-safety device that could be announced later this year.
Lyrintzis spoke with IWCE's Urgent Communications Editor Donny Jackson during the IoT World 2018 in Santa Clara, Calif.
A young prince in turmoil, who he turned to and who let him down: The Mail's Royal expert RICHARD KAY has the inside story on Prince Harry's 'total chaos' after his mother's death EXCLUSIVE: 'Mr. President, I'm sorry.'
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SAN DIEGO (KGTV) -- At least six people rushed to area hospitals Friday night, after a serious crash over the 805 Freeway.
The crash happened on Miramar Road near La Jolla Village Drive, according to police. Of the six people taken to the hospital, two were trauma patients - including one child.
10News Reporter Anthony Pura is at the scene learning more from police.
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Miramar Road is closed over the 805 and a flipped car remains at the scene. Car parts are still strewn all over the road, including what looks to be like parts of an engine.
Witnesses tell 10News they saw one of the vehicles suddenly veer into oncoming traffic, causing the crash. This has not yet been confirmed by police.
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ARLINGTON--Just as the NFL season is about to end, baseball is gearing up.
Friday the Rangers' equipment truck loaded up and out ... to training camp in Surprise, Arizona.
The players have one thing on their mind: domination!!
"I think we've got a really good team to compete this year and that's what we're gonna do," second baseman Rougned Odor said.
"Being able to see everything packed up, see all my teammates come here still grinding packing up their stuff, gets me amped, gets me fired up, ready to go for the season," pitcher Keone Kela said. "I guess a lot of people have been waiting for this 2018 season. I've been waiting and I'm just ready to get out there and play."
Minnesota's Senate signed off on $10 million in emergency funding to fix the state's troubled new driver's registration system.
The Senate approved a bill Monday to fund repairs to the new platform known as MNLARS on a 47-20 vote. It also includes some new oversight measures like a legislative commission that Republicans deemed essential to ensuring the system is fixed.
It comes more than two weeks after the state started sending out layoff notices to information technology contractors working on MNLARS. And there's no promise of a speedy resolution with the House, which has laid out a drastically different plan to fund the fixes.
Sen. Scott Newman chairs the Senate's Transportation Committee. Newman says he's confident the two sides can come to a quick agreement.
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazilian state authorities say at least 60 inmates have died during a prison riot in the northern state of Amazonas.
State public security secretary Sergio Fontes says it’s the biggest prison massacre in the state’s history. And an unconfirmed number of inmates also escaped during the riot that extended from Sunday afternoon to Monday morning.
Two of the biggest crime gangs of Brazil began fighting last year over control of several prisons and authorities in Amazonas believe that’s the reason behind the first riot of 2017.
Fontes says the inmates made few demands to end the riot, which hints at a killing spree organized by members of a local gang against those of another that is based in Sao Paulo.
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Stamford had a peak temperature of 95 degrees, easily setting a new record with a temperature that was 14 degrees above average. Tuesday's record heat tied with May 18 as the hottest day of the year in Bridgeport, Stamford, Greenwich and Danbury.
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One longtime member of Wynn Resorts' board of directors has resigned and another has withdrawn his name for re-election two days before shareholders are to vote on the board's makeup at the company's annual meeting in Las Vegas.
The company announced Monday director John Hagenbuch won't stand for re-election at the May 16 meeting. It said director Robert Miller also has resigned.
Some shareholders have sued Hagenbuch and other directors alleging breach of fiduciary duties stemming from sexual misconduct allegations against founder Steve Wynn, who has denied the accusations.
The largest shareholder, Elaine Wynn, had urged investors to withhold votes for Hagenbuch.
Board chairman D. Boone Wayson said Monday Hagenbuch's decision to remove himself from the ballot "to end the distraction of the withhold campaign is a reflection of his loyalty to Wynn Resorts" and commitment to its success.
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St. Louis, Missouri (KRTS) Congressman William Lacy Clay hosted an event at the better Family Life Cultural Center in North St. Louis Wednesday. With June being National Gun Violence Awareness Month, a town hall meeting called, “A Community Conversation on Gun Violence” – was hosted by Clay. The event featured members of law enforcement, clergy, victims, and ex-offenders. Congressman Clay addressed a packed room: “It’s not normal, for children to be unable to go outside and play because of stray gunfire.” The group is also hosting a “United March Against Gun Violence”- scheduled for June 2nd at 10 am at the St. Alphonsus Rock on North Grand in St. Louis.
Ernest Clifford Hinkle, 92, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, and formerly of Birmingham, died Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017, in Mountain Home. The funeral will be 11 a.m. Friday at Birmingham United Methodist Church in Birmingham, with the Rev.
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Dr Crawford says he wishes he had picked up on the warning signs surrounding the RHI scheme. If he had, he says, he would have been able to implement cost control measures.
"This was very much a new industry in that it was a new scheme and how it was being used to support businesses," says Dr Crawford.
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Dr MacLean observes that "there’s a reflective degree of naivete that you’re perfectly happy to provide the information but you’re not expecting anything in return".
"There was plenty of people who picked up how lucrative it was. In fact, it only took a matter of weeks until people twigged how good it was," the panel member says..
Dr MacLean asks why these people were happy asking for information but never told Dr Crawford anything about how the scheme was being used.
The witness says he had no dealings with any of the installers or others within the industry, but that he expected that they would not tell him if they were using the scheme to fund their expansion..
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The University of Findlay baseball team had little trouble sweeping a Great Midwest Athletic Conference doubleheader from Davis & Elkins College Monday at the Marathon Diamonds. Findlay ripped the Senators in the opener 12-3. Nic Varda doubled and singled driving in a pair of runs to lead Findla…
A road is closed in the West Country this afternoon following a serious crash.
The A31 is expected to be shut for several hours, police say.
Police and emergency services have closed the road near Wimborne at the Canford Bottom.
A Dorset Police spokesman said: "We are currently dealing with a serious injury RTC on the A31 between the Merley roundabout and Canford Bottom roundabout involving a van and a motorcycle.
"The road has been closed both ways while emergency services attend the scene.
"Motorists are advised to seek alternative routes."
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Green Buffaloes coach Bilton Musonda has hailed his side’s perfect start to the 2018 FAZ Super Division season.
Buffaloes on Sunday thumped Kitwe United 2-0 in their league opener away at Garden Park Stadium in Kitwe.
Musonda believes winning the Week One match will raise his player’s confidence as the league advances.
“It’s good to start with a win so that you have confidence going into the games to follow,” he said.
“We will keep on fighting as Green Buffaloes,” Musonda said.
Kitwe coach Steven Mwansa is positive the Buchi Boys will rise after the loss to Buffaloes.
“In the first half we played well but in the second half we allowed Buffaloes to come on us and allowed two silly goals. Otherwise the team is good,” Mwansa said.
“This is just the first game of the season. Our supporters should just rally behind us. Losing today is not the end,” he said.
Chingalika have just been promoted to the top league after an 11-year hiatus.
Police say an 81-year-old Pennsylvania man who left a phone message threatening to blow up a school says he misdialed and was trying to return a threatening call he'd received from another number.Online court records don't list an attorney for Lawrence Stabler, the Loyalsock Township man arrested Thursday night.Police say Stabler left a message on the answering machine at the Donald E. Schick Elementary School threatening to "blow up" the building near Williamport earlier in the day.Police say Stabler acknowledged making the call, but told them he was trying to call back another number from which he'd received threatening calls.Stabler has been jailed in Lycoming County, after he was unable to immediately post $25,000 bond.
LAFAYETTE, Colo. — Police say they’re investigating an allegation that a Colorado middle school teacher assaulted a student who refused to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.
KUSA-TV reports the teacher has been placed on paid administrative leave while officers look into the alleged incident, which occurred Thursday at Angevine Middle School in Lafayette, about 22 miles (35 kilometres) north of downtown Denver.
Police did not give details about the nature of the alleged assault.
Boulder Valley School District spokesman Randy Barber says district policy allows students to stand or sit for the flag pledge.
Barber identified the teacher as Karen Smith, a 20-year employee of the district who teaches physical education. No phone number could be found for her.
Austintown Police have released surveillance video of a robbery at Boost Mobile that took place about two weeks ago.
Employees told police a suspect came into the store wearing a green bandana over his face. The suspect pointed a handgun at them and demanded that they give him the money from the cash register, and a bag to put it in.
You can watch the surveillance video here:
Austintown Police are asking for the community's help.
If you have information on the robbery, please call the department at 330-799-9721.
DETROIT (AP) — Just days after ride-hailing service Uber announced it was testing tractor-trailers that drive themselves, Google’s autonomous vehicle operation announced similar testing in Georgia.
Waymo says that starting next week it will run self-driving rigs in the Atlanta area with human backup drivers. They’ll travel freeways and local roads to deliver server racks and other cargo destined for Google’s data centers.
The Alphabet Inc. unit says the trucks will have the same technology and sensors as autonomous minivans that are being tested in the Phoenix area. Waymo wouldn’t say how many trucks are being tested, but it released pictures showing two blue semis.
Uber announced Tuesday that its freight unit was using self-driving semis with human backup drivers to haul consumer goods on freeways in Arizona.
YET ANOTHER WAY WE'RE RUINING THE PLANET What Would Happen If The World Ran Out Of Sand?
It sounds like mere hypothetical, but the world running out of sand is actually a startling real possibility.
Former FBI deputy assistant director Danny Coulson reacts after Andrew McCabe says his firing is an attempt to discredit the Mueller investigation.
A Chippewa Falls man convicted of sexually touching an 8-year old girl in 2014 must now register as a sex offender for the next 15 years.
53-year old Alvin Smith was convicted of 4th-degree sexual assault in Chippewa County Court last December and was sentenced to 100 days in jail. However, his probation was revoked on September 12th. This week, he was ordered to spend 9 months in jail, and is required to register as a sex offender.
In the 2014 case, an 11-year old girl told police that Smith had touched her in a sexual manner below the waist. The girl’s mother told authorities that based on when the girl said it happened, it would have been in 2014 when she was 8 and they were living in Chippewa Falls. Smith denied touching the girl in a sexual manner.
Veteran big cat expert Boone Smith explores each stage of a lion's kill: the stalk, the pursuit, the jump, the strength, and the bite.
Apple Apple Music is already two years old, but it's still one of the youngest music streaming services out there.
Because of that, there remain many hidden features and tricks inside the app that a casual user may not notice.
For instance, did you know that you can turn off the shuffle feature when listening to an album? Or that you can sing along to your favorite songs with in-app lyrics?
Below are 13 tips and tricks to help you make the most of your Apple Music subscription.
CHESTERFIELD, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina mother who said her 11-month-old daughter was kidnapped before the baby was found dead in a diaper box has been charged with lying to police and improperly disposing of a body.
Chesterfield County Sheriff Jay Brooks said 19-year-old Breanna Lewis told deputies she was attacked and her baby was taken from her arms as she checked the mail Tuesday afternoon.
Brooks says officers found Harlee Lewis' body inside the box in a field hours later.
Chesterfield County Coroner Kip Kiser says he's still investigating and isn't releasing autopsy results yet.
Brooks' statement says Breanna Lewis is charged with filing a false police report for lying about the assault and improper disposal of human remains. More charges are possible.
Jail officials didn't know if she has a lawyer.
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ERBIL, Iraq—Islamic State fighters armed with machine guns and wearing suicide vests launched a counterattack against Iraqi government forces in western Mosul on Wednesday, police officials said, briefly retaking control of some city blocks before they were beaten back.
In the early-morning operation, at least 50 Islamic State fighters slipped from their positions in the Old City, with some moving down the bank of the Tigris River...
COPENHAGEN — Danish police say divers have found the decapitated head, legs and clothes of a Swedish journalist, who was killed after going on a trip with an inventor on his submarine.
Copenhagen police investigator Jens Moeller Jensen said Saturday that the body parts were found Friday in plastic bags with a knife and "heavy metal pieces" to make them sink near where her naked headless torso was found in August.
Inventor Peter Madsen, who is in pre-trial detention, has said Wall died after being accidentally hit by a heavy hatch in the submarine. But police have said 15 stab wounds were found on the torso found at sea off Copenhagen on Aug. 21. Her arms are still missing.
The show is the 13th series to relocate to California under the state's expanded tax credit program that went into effect in 2015, and is the third show to move from the New York area following Showtime's "The Affair" and Netflix's "The OA."
Horry County Fire Rescue is at the scene of a deadly fire in the Socastee area. (Source: WMBF News)
HORRY COUNTY, SC ( WMBF ) – Horry County Fire Rescue is at the scene of a deadly fire in the Socastee area.
One person was killed in the fire on Keith Street early Monday morning, according to Horry County Fire Rescue spokesperson Cpt. Mark Nugent.
Three other people who were inside the home managed to escape, one of them was taken to the hospital to be treated for lacerations, said Nugent. Two of them left the house through a window.
Horry County Fire Rescue first tweeted about the fire around 2 a.m. Monday.
Units responding to the fire at 5532 Keith Street arrived to find a working fire, moments later officials tweeted about “potential victims in the structure.” A total of 26 firefighters and eight Horry County police officers responded.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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LONG BEACH, Calif. (AP)  A Tulsa, Oklahoma man who ambushed and killed a woman and her 4-year-old daughter in an unprovoked attack on a Long Beach, California, street will spend life in prison.
Twenty-three-year-old Brandon Colbert Jr. was sentenced to two life terms without parole on Friday. A judge said he's shown no "respect, sorrow nor remorse."
The hearing was disrupted when Colbert, who has a history of mental illness, tried to leave court, saying he didn't want to stay for victim impact statements. Three bailiffs tackled him and he was strapped to a chair.
Prosecutors say in 2016, Colbert hid behind a sign and opened fire with a shotgun, killing 26-year-old Carina Mancera and her daughter, Jennabel Anaya.
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[India], Feb 3 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Saturday paid his tribute to the former Chief Minister and DMK leader CN Annadurai, on his death anniversary at Anna Samadhi, a memorial structure built on the Marina beach in Chennai.
Earlier in the day, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) working President MK Stalin also paid floral his tribute to the late DMK leader.
CN Annadurai, popularly called Anna, served as the first chief minister of Tamil Nadu, from 1967. (ANI)
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BOSTON (AP) - A purported psychic who charged an elderly Massachusetts woman more than $3.5 million for exorcisms and "spiritual cleansing" has pleaded guilty to evading taxes.
Federal prosecutors say 41-year-old Sally Ann Johnson of south Florida ran businesses that claimed to offer "psychic readings" and "spiritual cleansing and strengthening."
Between 2007 and 2014, prosecutors say a Martha's Vineyard woman paid Johnson more than $3.5 million for services that claimed to rid the woman of demons.
Prosecutors say Johnson didn't report the income and tried to hide the money so she wouldn't have to pay taxes on it.
Johnson pleaded guilty in the federal court in Boston Thursday and has agreed to repay the woman. She's expected to be sentenced in January.
Johnson's attorney declined to comment.
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(CNN) - The Washington Nationals are opening their playoff season Friday with a special visit from a Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA).
Scalise will throw out the ceremonial first pitch in the game against the Chicago Cubs.
Scalise was critically wounded in June when a gunman opened fire on the Republican baseball team at a practice before its annual game against the Democrats.
He was shot in the hip and suffered significant damage to bones, organs and blood vessels.
Three other people were also shot before police killed the gunman.
Scalise returned to the House of Representatives last month.
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Baku.18 October. REPORT.AZ/ So far 99 619,5 tons of product delivered to cotton gathering centers in Azerbaijan.
Report was informed in the Ministry of Agriculture, 3 140,53 tons of it was delivered a day before.
136 413,2 hectares of land across the country were dispersed with cotton seeds this year, which is 2.7 fold greater than in 2016.
The most cotton was planted in Saatli, Imishli, Sabirabad, Bilasuvar and Neftchala districts.
Saatli was ahead of other districts for the volume of harvesting. 15 971,4 tons of cottons were sent to cotton gathering centers from Saatli.
In total, 88 596 tons of cotton were produced in 2016.
Police say the man was hit by a car on Rockaway Boulevard and South Conduit Avenue at about 2:30 a.m. Sunday. Witnesses tell the Daily News that the impact sent the man flying at least 20 feet from where he was hit.
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The final hole on the front-nine, the par-4 ninth is a short but testing hole.
Shinnecock Hills Hole By Hole Guide: Hole 9
Hole 9: Par-4: 485 yards
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Players will be faced with a difficult drive into a narrow fairway on the ninth. But even if you find the short stuff, the fairway slopes in a variety of directions which means an uneven lie will be your reward. This makes the approach shot difficult.
The downhill section of the fairway significantly shortens the hole, but the uphill approach means distance control is of paramount importance.
The four bunkers short left will punish any mis-hits, but the cardinal sin here is going long. Doing so will leave a treacherous chip downhill.
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has discussed ways of intensification of financial and investment cooperation between Ukraine and Kuwait with Managing Director of the Kuwait Investment Authority Farouk A. Bastaki and the leadership of the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development.
"The parties discussed ways of intensification of financial and investment cooperation between Ukraine and Kuwait, as well as further joint practical steps in this direction," the press service of the president reported on Monday.
Poroshenko informed the meeting participants about the latest changes in the Ukrainian legislation aimed at facilitating the activity of foreign investors. The head of state invited the Kuwaiti business to expand investments in Ukraine and called on Kuwaiti investors to take part in privatization in Ukraine.
Overall sales growth ticked up to a 2% pace from flat in the prior quarter thanks to accelerating gains in the U.S. division. Discovery's international business, which was responsible for more than half of revenue, posted flat sales and declining profits.
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Jackson native Brian Kelly is a businessman who lives in Washington and in an exclusive phone interview, he said he actually saw the shooter and tried to avoid him.
"At that time, you're not thinking," said Kelly. "You're just reacting. You don't have time to, you know, piece things together. I mean, you know it's a bad situation, but you're not paralyzed, you're just acting and it's the fight or flight."
Kelly was on the ball field this morning, in his words, "standing in the outfield shagging fly balls" when the unthinkable happened.
Kelly said he's been helping with the annual congressional baseball game for 17 years.
He said his friend and fellow Washington lobbyist, Matt Mika, was on the ground about 10 feet in front of him, wounded by the shooter's bullet.
Kelly said every time he and a congressman would try to get to Mika, the shooter fired on them.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - A statewide committee says Ohio needs an office that works to protect and bring new jobs to its U.S. military sites.
The group says Ohio is behind other states that already have set up offices that lobby for its military bases.
The state task force appointed last year says Ohio has more than 110,000 military-related jobs with an estimated payroll of $5 billion.
The group says Ohio needs to be ready in case Congress revisits shrinking or realigning military operations around the country.
Ohio gained some military jobs during the last review in 2005, but committee members say it may have missed out on getting even more.
The head of the committee is introducing legislation that would call for establishing an office of government and military affairs in Ohio.
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HAMPTON, Va. – A 16-year-old has charges pending against him after a barricade situation Wednesday.
Police said they were called to the 1400 block of Oakcrest Drive for a reported domestic assault around 2:30 p.m.
When they arrived officers were told one of the individuals was barricaded inside a residence alone. Police were also told the teen was armed with a knife.
Officers trained in crisis intervention communicated with the teen and he eventually exited the residence.
There is no further information about the reported domestic assault.
Cuba has opened its first wholesale market, lending a hand to some non-state businesses in an economy dominated by government-run enterprises.
State-run newspaper Granma said the market is part of an ongoing effort to "reorganize" commerce on the communist island. The market will sell beans, beer, sugar, cigars and other goods for 20 to 30 percent less than the products cost at state-owned retail stores throughout the country.
Since 2010, the government has authorized about 500,000 people to operate private businesses, and many of them have long sought access to a legal wholesale marketplace where they can pay below retail for the materials they use for their own products or resell to the public.
For most, their wait is not over. The government says the single market known as the Mercabal is only open to 35 worker-owned cooperatives in Havana, at least for now. Other officially licensed private workers might have access later.
The state-run economy accounts for 70 to 80 percent of the Cuban economy.
A WOMAN has claimed that a mango thief threatened to rape her and burn down her house after she confronted him and an accomplice for stealing mangoes.
She posted video clips of the men plucking mangoes from outside her house in Taman Wahyu, Kuala Lumpur, on Facebook.
"This is not the first time that this has happened," she said in a post. "They not only stole the mangoes from our tree but when I scolded them, one of the thieves even threatened me and said that they wanted to rape me and burn down my house."
She said one of the thieves was threw some of the mangoes at her before fleeing on a motorcycle.
One of them, clad in a blue t-shirt and red cap, taunted her and challenged her to call the police. He claimed he knew somebody in the police department.
Mario Salbidrez, who has served as the deputy chief of operations for the Santa Fe Police Department, is taking up the role. Salbidrez is a longtime Santa Fe resident, stretching all the way back to his days at Santa Fe High.
He replaces Gabe Romero, who served as security director for more than five years.
U.S Rep. Dave Joyce, R-Bainbridge Township, has announced he is moving his main district office out of Downtown Painesville and into Mentor.
Joyce’s new district office will be located at 8500 Station St., Suite 390.
Although the office location is changing, the telephone numbers will remain the same. The office can be contacted by 440-352-3939 or 800-447-0529.
Joyce spokesperson Megan Dutra said Mentor has the largest population in the district, so it made sense to move to where the most people are.
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The office can help constituents receive veteran’s benefits, resolve Social Security issues, set up tours of the capital or obtain passports.
The new office is set to open Jan. 2.
The representative’s Painesville office, located at 1 Victoria Place, Suite 320 will remain open until the move is complete.
Joyce’s Twinsburg office will not be impacted by the move.
Three men have been charged with murder and have appeared in court after a prisoner was stabbed at HMP Wormwood Scrubs, the Metropolitan Police said.
Ahmed Khyre, 21, Kalif Dibbassey, 21 and Enton Marku, 20 - all inmates at the west London jail - were charged and appeared at Willesden Magistrates’ Court on Friday, the force said.
Khader Saleh, 25, was found with a number of knife injuries on Wednesday afternoon and was pronounced dead at the scene.
A 23-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder has been released under investigation.
The three men are due to appear at the Old Bailey on February 6, Scotland Yard said.
JACKSONVILLE, Ill. (WAND) - Firefighters from Jacksonville made sure a young woman with spinal muscular atrophy was still able to participate in her school's graduation ceremony.
15-year-old Lizzie Chamberlain of Jacksonville posted to Facebook about the experience, showing the firefighters carrying her in her 400 pound wheelchair down stairs so she could play with her school's band at the ceremony.
The Jacksonville Fire Department shared her post on their own Facebook page, saying their firefighters are tireless advocates MDA Central Illinois Chapter.
Chamberlain is an advocate for finding more treatments and cures for muscular diseases.
Over the past 10 years, Gosling has starred in seven movies where Los Angeles not only serves as the setting, but as a character. And he's the first to admit that the sunny, messy, dynamic sprawl is one of the keys to his storytelling.
"'L.A. worships everything and values nothing.' That was something my lady said to me one day, and I thought it was so funny I asked her if I could put it in the movie," Gosling told ET's Denny Directo during the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, where he was promoting 2016's La La Land. (The lady in question, of course, is Gosling's longtime partner Eva Mendes, although this being L.A., we do love the noirish connotations of him not identifying her by name.) "She was kidding, but it's a funny thing to say... I loved when she said it, because it's funny enough to have some truth to it, you know? But it's obviously a joke, so it just seemed appropriate for the movie."
“It was in the water for some time,” he said Monday. “We‘re going to need the State Medical Examiner to identify the person and work on the cause of death.”
The Caesar Rodney School District on Thursday said two students have been suspended in response to an offensive picture posted to social media that was widely re-circulated the night prior.
With the help of Delaware State Police, two students have been found responsible for the post and will face disciplinary action up to and including expulsion, the district said. The district said no criminal charges will be filed over the image, which included a racial slur.
Crick's back injury is not as serious as originally thought, and he is now only expected to miss a few weeks, Mike Klis of 9News.com reports.
Crick underwent an MRI on his injured back after an early exit from Monday's practice. The team is already without Derek Wolfe (ankle) so an extended absence would have really began thinning out the team's defensive depth. However, it now sounds like Crick should be good to go by Week 1. Adam Gotsis figures to see an increased workload at practice while Crick is sidelined.
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The Wackerli Subaru Pet of the Week for Jan. 2 is Izzy!
Izzy is a four-year-old Mastiff mix who was picked up in St. George, Utah as a stray.
The Humane Society of the Upper Valley decided to bring her to Idaho for a chance at a new home.
Izzy is good with big dogs and children but shouldn’t be adopted into a home with smaller dogs and cats. She’s very sweet and would make the perfect addition to the right family.
Watch the video above to learn more about Izzy. If you’re interested in adopting her or other animals, contact the Humane Society of the Upper Valley at (208) 681-4788.
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(WHO) — There will be a different kind of metal on the track at the Iowa Speedway in June.
Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Metallica announced today they are heading to Newton on June 9th. The San Francisco based heavy metal group launches it’s “Worldwired” tour next month.
The show will be a special fundraiser for “The Native Fund.” The charity founded by Iowa actor Ashton Kutcher and former Hawkeye and Indianapolis Colt Dallas Clark encourages Iowans to help others in their time of needs.
A pre-sale for the June 9th show begins on Wednesday. Tickets go on sale to the general public through Ticketmaster on Friday, April 19th at 11 a.m.
SCRANTON, Pa. — A former real estate agent is heading to prison after accepting hundreds of thousands of dollars from home buyers in Pennsylvania for properties he wasn't authorized to sell.
Ignacio Beato pleaded guilty in May to a felony count of wire fraud conspiracy.
Prosecutors say 47-year-old Beato and his co-conspirators accepted more than $750,000 from people interested in buying homes. Authorities say he never had the deeds on the Hazleton properties.
Court records show many of the buyers didn't find out about the false sales until after they moved in, and the true property owners told them they could not live there.
The Standard-Speaker reports that a judge on Thursday ordered Beato to serve four years and three months in prison and repay $65,000 in restitution.
His real estate license has been revoked.
PARIS — The French interior minister says police have arrested two suspected radicals who were allegedly preparing an “imminent” attack in France as it prepares to vote this weekend in the first round of its presidential election.
Matthias Fekl said at a brief news conference Tuesday that the arrests took place in the southern city of Marseille.
He said those arrested were suspected of preparing an attack in the coming days.
A choking hazard has prompted Toys "R" Us to recall nearly 30,000 infant toys.
The recall involves "Bruin Infant Wiggle Ball" toys which are also known as "Giggle Balls."
There have been six reports of rubber knobs breaking off, including four reports of pieces of the toy found in children's mouths.
The plastic back can detach as well.
Toys "R" Us and Babies "R" Us stores nationwide sold the toys from June 2016 through January 2017 for about $13.
Consumers can return the recalled toys for a full refund.
Toys"R"Us can be reached at 800-869-7787 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.toysrus.com and click on Product Recalls for more information.
About 3,000 of the toys were also sold in Canada.
TORONTO — A man is dead following a late-night shooting in one of Toronto's busiest intersections.
Police say a man was shot at around 11 p.m. at Yonge-Dundas Square in the heart of downtown.
The man believed to be in his 20s was rushed to a nearby trauma centre in critical condition.
Homicide Det. Stephen Henkel says he died of his injuries in hospital.
CNN's Jim Acosta took a moment to ask Sean Spicer about Melissa McCarthy's impression of him on "SNL" at the White House Easter Egg Roll.
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A pilot suffered minor injuries after his helicopter went down just after taking off at the Atlin airport Aug. 10. (Cathie Archbould/archbould.com)
A man suffered minor injuries in Atlin, B.C., Thursday afternoon after the helicopter he was piloting crashed shortly after lifting off.
Atlin RCMP received a report about a helicopter crash near the Atlin airport around 3 p.m. on Aug. 10. Officers “immediately” located the pilot, who told them he was the lone occupant of the helicopter and that he was not seriously injured.
The pilot said he was lifting off and about three to six metres in the air when he felt the left side of the helicopter start to sink, according to Atlin RCMP.
The helicopter was privately owned by the pilot.
Police notified the Transportation Safety Board of Canada, which said it would not be investigating the incident and that the scene could be released to the pilot to clean up the wreckage.
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A local festival is set to feature on the airwaves in the run up to Christmas after a special broadcast was recorded at this year’s event.
The popular Ulster Scots Kist o’ Wurds programme will be broadcasting a Christmas special from Ballycarry.
The BBC Radio Ulster programme has featured the Broadisland Gathering in the past and decided to help mark the 25th anniversary of the festival by returning to record a Christmas special from the village.
The programme was recorded in front of an invited audience at the village community centre and features artists Alistair Scott Ceilidh Band and flautist Ami Ogilby as well as local poet Davy Moore.
Locals interviewed include Valerie Beattie, Dr David Hume and Arlene Thompson, while the story of the Nativity from the Book of Luke in Ulster Scots will be read by Rev Dr John Nelson.
The programme is presented by Helen Mark and will be broadcast on December 17 at 6:03pm, repeated again on December 20 on BBC Radio Ulster at 7:30pm.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A 28-year-old man was arrested and charged with delivering heroin in Northeast Portland.
Edson Duran-Hernandez had 12 ounces of heroin in his car, plus a cell phone, a knife and $2530 in cash, Portland police said. He was arrested December 30 when officers were doing a drug investigation around NE 69th and Sandy Boulevard.
Duran-Hernandez is also charged with possessing and manufacturing heroin.
Kerley converted eight targets into six catches for 61 yards in Sunday's loss to Seattle.
Kerley looked like a shrewd low-price pickup early this season, but never really found much of a groove once Colin Kaepernick took over at quarterback, scoring just once in 11 games and never topping 71 yards with his new quarterback. The veteran still managed to garner career-highs in catches and targets and re-enters free agency as a solid complementary weapon.
With Warren Gatland due to announce his 37-man squad for the British & Irish Lions tour to New Zealand on April 19, Telegraph Sport rugby writers Gavin Mairs, Julian Bennetts, Giles Mole and Charlie Morgan put themselves in Gatland and his coaching staff's shoes and select who they think will be on the plane to defeat the All Blacks.
Find out who our writers picked as their scrum halves here.
Iraqi accused of killing German girl also rape suspect
BERLIN (AP) — German investigators say a 20-year-old Iraqi asylum-seeker who has admitted killing a 14-year-old girl in a case that has fueled a debate over the country's immigration policies is also suspected of raping an 11-year-old.
Wiesbaden prosecutors said Tuesday that Ali Bashar, who's in custody for the May slaying of Susanna Feldman, is believed to have raped a 11-year-old German girl in a refugee home in March in the western city.
They say Bashar and a 14-year-old Afghan boy also raped the 11-year-old together in May. The Afghan, who was 13 at the time, is accused of also raping her another time and was arrested Monday.
Prosecutors refused to say why the 11-year-old was at the refugee home or elaborate on the ongoing investigation.
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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A judge in Puerto Rico has found there is not enough evidence to charge a former U.S. Olympic volleyball player from Louisiana in the 2016 death of her young daughter.
Police had accused Kim Willoughby of murder and child abuse in the case. It was not immediately clear if Willoughby had an attorney.
Police had said in 2016 that Willoughby told them her 3-year-old daughter slipped in the shower and died after hitting her head.
On Friday, police presented charges but a judge ruled there was not enough evidence to charge her.
Willoughby had played in the 2008 Beijing Olympics and won a silver medal. She later played with a team in Puerto Rico.
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* Says H1 FY 2016 net profit was 92.4 million yuan
* The reason for the forecast is lack of affirmed income of film business
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Crystal Palace's Luka Mlivojevic, left falls as he vies for the ball with West Ham United's Cheikhou Kouyate during their English Premier League soccer match. | AP
LONDON: West Ham has fired its player recruitment director for telling agents the Premier League club would not sign any more African players.
In an email sent to agents and published by the Daily Mail on Wednesday, Tony Henry complained that African players "have a bad attitude" and "cause mayhem" when they are not in the team.
West Ham said Friday it terminated Henry's contract "with immediate effect following his unacceptable comments that were widely reported in the press."
Henry's dismissal came after the English Football Association opened an investigation.
Cheikhou Kouyate, West Ham's Senegalese midfielder, wrote on Instagram Thursday that he is "African and proud."
West Ham says it is an inclusive club "where, regardless of gender, age, ability, race, religion or sexual orientation, everybody feels welcome and included."
× Consumer protection chief pursuing other “opportunities”
HARTFORD — Jonathan Harris, considered a possible 2018 Democratic gubernatorial candidate, is stepping down from his job as Connecticut’s Department of Consumer Protection commissioner.
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy announced Monday that Harris will depart “to pursue other professional opportunities.”
Harris, a former mayor of West Hartford and a state senator, was appointed to Malloy to oversee the agency in December 2014. The agency’s deputy commissioner, Michelle H. Seagull, will serve as the acting commissioner until a permanent replacement is announced.
Harris’ departure comes days after Malloy said he will not seek a third term.
He told reporters after Malloy’s announcement last Thursday that he was “not declaring anything” and he had “not made any final decisions at this point” about running for governor.
Police investigated a homicide near just east of the U.S. 95 at Ann Road Friday night, according to Metro Police. (Photo: FastCam)
Police investigated a homicide near just east of the U.S. 95 at Ann Road Friday night, according to Metro Police.
Several streets in the area were blocked off as officers investigated the scene.
Police did not say what lead up to the homicide, nor whether any suspects were identified or in custody.
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On Tuesday, authorities sent out a missing person alert for a Montgomery man whom they considered to be "endangered." That man was found safely in Mississippi Friday.
Joseph Anthony Carr IV, 57, was found in Alabama's neighboring state. It is unclear what part Carr was located in but according to authorities, Carr is said to be in good health.
Officials initially reported Carr needed special medical equipment that was "vital to his health" and that without it, he would die.
Carr was last seen leaving his residence near Wares Ferry Road and Old Atlanta Highway last Thursday.
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NBC has postponed tonight’s scheduled episode of The Carmichael Show in the wake of this morning’s shooting at an Alexandria, VA park where House Republicans were holding a baseball practice.
The episode titled “Shoot-Up-Able” involves a shooting at a mall, and was postponed out of sensitivity following today’s shooting which left four injured, including Rep. Steve Scalise, who’s reported to be in critical condition after surgery.
A gunman, angry at President Donald Trump and Republicans, opened fire on House Republicans as they practiced for a charity baseball game. The gunman was shot dead by police. The game will go on as scheduled Thursday night at Washington’s Nationals Park.
Tonight’s Carmichael Show episode was replaced with the “Lesbian Wedding” episode which was initially scheduled to air on June 28, according to NBC.
The Carmichael Show, starring Jerrod Carmichael, David Alan Grier, Loretta Devine, Amber Stevens West, Lil Rel Howery and Tiffany Haddish, airs Wednesdays at 9 PM on NBC.
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Cooper, 74, is their Santa Claus. His bag is filled with bread, not toys. Instead of a red hat, he wears a camo "Ducks Unlimited" cap.
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UPMC Pinnacle has experienced tremendous growth over the past few months and is actively searching for nurses to join the team. They have added new hospitals in Lancaster, Carlisle, York and Hanover.
Te are now hiring for a variety of positions throughout our system, including both new and experienced registered nurses.
UPMC Pinnacle is a great place for nurses to grow their careers, from providing opportunities for career advancement and tuition reimbursement to a family friendly atmosphere on our nursing units. If you’re interested in learning more about these opportunities, visit their career page.
For markets, the era of the central bank may be starting to draw to a close.
In 2017, tightening monetary policy and brighter economic fundamentals could ease markets from the grip of the central banks whose policy in recent years has dominated trading in bonds, shares and other assets.
That shift portends big changes for investors, who already are repositioning in anticipation. A long period of ultralow interest rates and...
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India vs South Africa live stream: How to watch the match
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India got the series off to the perfect start with a six-wicket win in the opener.
South Africa set 269/8 with Faf du Plessis making 120.
But master-of-a-chase Virat Kohli made light work of the total, making 112 in a six-wicket win.
India vs South Africa live stream on TV
India vs South Africa is live on Sky Sports.
It will be shown on Sky Sports Cricket HD and Sky Sports Cricket from 7.55am.
The action will also be on Sky Sports Main Event HD from 8am.
This means that all the action can be followed on your desktop or laptop via the Sky Go app, which if you’re an existing customer, is also available on iOS and Android smartphone and tablet devices.
Sky Go is also available on a number of platforms including Amazon Fire devices, iPad, Mac computers and laptops, Playstation 3, PS4 and Xbox One.
The FBI has arrested a 23-year-old man who authorities say attempted to detonate what he believed was an explosives-laden van outside an Oklahoma bank.Officials say Jerry Drake Varnell of Sayre, Oklahoma, was arrested Saturday in connection with a plot to detonate a vehicle bomb in Oklahoma City.A federal complaint says the FBI learned in December that Varnell wanted to blow up a building and that an undercover FBI agent posed as someone who could help. Officials say Varnell initially wanted to blow up the Federal Reserve Building in Washington, D.C., with a device similar to one used in the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing.Varnell is scheduled to appear in federal court Monday afternoon on a charge of attempting to use explosives to destroy a building in interstate commerce.
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WATCH: Why Johnny Vaughan Wants A Cowboy Builder...
He actually makes a good point!
This week on The Johnny Vaughan show, talk turned to cowboy builders, which got Johnny thinking...
Why are bad builders seen as cowboys when cowboys are pretty damn awesome?
And who doesn't want Clint Eastwood turning up at their gaff the fix their kitchen?
Watch him state his case in our video above.
Megan Connolly saw nothing funny in an amusement park ride called the Human Slingshot.
But her hilarious screaming fit on the intense fairground venue has gone viral.
The young woman from Ireland plays soccer for the Florida State Seminoles starts freaking out the moment she’s strapped into the contraption. As she is catapulted into the sky, she screams. And screams. And screams.
Her friend Dallas Dorosy, riding next to her, is laughing so hard she covers her mouth with her hand and shakes her head.
After posting video of her traumatizing experience, Megan’s scream fest was viewed more than 650,000 times.
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Atul Gawande is a surgeon, professor at Harvard Medical School, and writes about medicine and ethics for the New Yorker. He’s author of several best-selling books, most recently, Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End. The book questions the human cost of miraculous medicine, and urges a shift from the prevailing thought that human decline and death are signs of failures to instead think about how to make old age and the experience of dying better. Despite the grave topic, Gawande views it as a book about living. We spoke to him in the greenroom at The Music Hall in Portsmouth before a Writers on a New England Stagelive event.
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× Bristol man charged in connection to death of infant found in Harwinton reservoir
HARWINGTON — Police said they have arrested a man in connection to the death of a baby boy who was found in a bag at a Harwinton reservoir in March.
State police said they arrested Benjamin Edgerly of Bristol and charged him with disposal of a dead body, and conspiracy to commit/concealment of delivery of newborn.
On March 21, police said they received a call around 10:40 a.m. on reports of a body found in Bristol Reservoir #4. That’s located on Route 72 and Route 4 in Harwinton.
Police said a reservoir worker found the week-old baby.
Two days after, the mother of baby came forward voluntarily and spoke with police. The mother, whose name is being withheld at the time, was provided necessary medical care at a local hospital, according to police.
Police said she is not a juvenile.
Edgerly is being held on a $100,000 bond.
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ST. LOUIS- St. Louis City police are searching for the gunman in an early morning shooting in north St. Louis.
The shooting happened just before 1:30a.m. Wednesday on St. Louis Avenue near Whittier Street.
Police say a woman was grazed in the leg by a bullet and was transported to an area hospital.
No word on a motive.
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Community members rally against Seattle police chief search
SEATTLE (AP) — Community members — including one critic who helped vet candidates in the official search — rallied at Seattle city hall on Tuesday after the interim police chief was passed over for the permanent job.
Last week, the top 3 finalists were named, including: former Pittsburgh police chief Cameron McLay; Minneapolis Police Department deputy chief of patrol Eddie Frizell and assistant chief Ely Reyes of the Austin Police Department in Texas.
Enrique Gonzalez, who was on the search committee that named five semifinalists, said it was "not an honest process" after Seattle's interim police chief Carmen Best was eliminated from consideration.
The 26-year veteran is an African-American woman and popular with the rank-and-file.
The Mayor said Best was disappointed but has moved on.
Search committee leadership said they wanted an outsider.
Clarkson totaled 17 points (5-11 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one steal across 28 minutes in Monday's 124-117 victory over the Bucks.
Clarkson shot well from the floor Monday night, connecting on three attempts from deep while earning 28 minutes off the bench. He has settled nicely into the role of being the primary bench scorer for the Cavs and will continue to be a solid source of offense for them going forward.
Town hall bosses are calling for charities to get involved in next year’s Douglsa carnival.
The carnival takes place on Sunday, July 16, the fourth year in its recently-revived history.
Douglas Carnival 2016 - the carnival parade, featuring floats, guests, dancers and entertainment
Regeneration and community chairman Stephen Pitts said: ‘Douglas Carnival has become one of the island’s most popular and eagerly anticipated events, thanks in no small measure to those officers and staff of the council who go to great lengths to ensure the carnival is successful. It is also a great way for charities to showcase their work and promote their campaigns with the support of the council’s PR and marketing services.’
Proposals should be submitted by January 31 to Oliver Cheshire, by calling 696304 or emailing ocheshire@douglas.gov.im
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The Portland Trail Blazers announced their 48th regular season schedule Monday.
According to the NBA, the Blazers 1st game of the season will be at the Phoenix Suns Wednesday, Oct. 18.
Their season starts with a 3-game road trip before playing 4 games at home.
For their home opener, the Blazers will play the New Orleans Pelicans at the Moda Center on Tuesday, Oct. 24.
The Blazers will close out the regular season on Wednesday, April 11 against Utah.
A complete list of their 2017-18 schedule can be found on the NBA’s website.
People in Wilmington with questions about possible changes to their health care plans can learn more on Thursday at a Medicare Education Town Hall.
The meeting will be held from 2-4 p.m. at the New Hanover Senior Center Auditorium on 2222 South College Road. Representatives from AARP Coastal and the NC State Health Insurance Information Program will be on hand to deliver presentations and host a question and answer session and a panel discussion.
If you want to attend the Town Hall, register by calling 1-877-926-8300. The call is free.
Click here for more information.
It’s kick-off day for Indy Pizza Week, featuring ½ price pizzas around Indianapolis today through Sunday. Twenty-two restaurants and 40 locations are participating in the second year of Indy Pizza Week! Al Skaggs General Manager, BoomBozz, and Caitlin Bartnik, Account Planner, NUVO, tell us more!
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ANKARA, Turkey — Turkish media reports say a Dutch national who was reported missing in Turkey has been found dead.
The private Dogan news agency said Monday 22-year-old Joey Hoffman's body was found in a dried-up stream bed in the village of Narlikuyu, near the Mediterranean coastal town of Silifke.
There was no immediate information on the circumstances of his death.
Hoffman had disappeared after he had gone to Silifke reportedly to help a couple of friends who were building a house, according to Dutch media.
We have a feeling we’ll be taking to Twitter after catching Relevance off-Broadway! Hear what Jayne Houdyshell and more have to say about JC Lee's timely new play.
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MINNEAPOLIS — Sam Bradford wrapped up his first season with Minnesota with three first-half touchdown passes and an NFL record. Bradford went 25-for-33 and set the single-season record with a 71.6 percent completion rate. "I would trade that for wins any day, but the fact that we were able to go out there and accomplish that as a group, everyone contributes to that, it's pretty cool," he said. The Vikings started 5-0 before stumbling out of their bye.
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OKLAHOMA CITY – Lanes along a major interstate were closed following an accident on Wednesday afternoon.
Shortly before 1 p.m., emergency crews were called to an accident involving a semi-truck along I-44, between Martin Luther King Blvd. and Kelly Ave. in Oklahoma City.
It appears that a semi-truck rolled onto its side on the westbound lanes of I-44, spilling metal wire across the roadway. Two motorcycles were also seen near the barriers of the eastbound lanes.
At this point, there is no word on injuries or the conditions of the people involved.
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol announced that they would be closing lanes on both sides of the highway due to the accident.
OKC: I44 eastbound and westbound between Martin Luther King Blvd and Kelly Ave. Roadway is blocked…..RRW — Okla. Highway Patrol (@OHPtraffic) June 14, 2017
Drivers are encouraged to avoid the area and find an alternate route.
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President Donald Trump delivers a statement in the Diplomatic Room at the White House on Wednesday.
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An evacuation due to flooding fears is underway at a remote First Nation community in northern Ontario.
Area MP Charlie Angus says 325 people from Kashechewan First Nation flew to Kapuskasing, Ont., on Sunday and another 200 are expected to leave the community Monday as ice breaks up north of the community along the Albany River.
Angus says children, the elderly and the sick are being evacuated first as a precautionary measure.
He says local officials and those from the province will monitor the ice as open water moves towards the reserve where roughly 2,000 people live.
Angus says the ice could easily jam, which would cause the nearby areas to quickly flood because a dyke could fail.
He says the community is expected to sit down soon with representatives from the federal and provincial government to discuss relocation to higher ground.
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TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan’s Financial Services Agency said on Friday it had been urging Coincheck to fix vulnerabilities in its computer system before hackers stole $530 million of digital money from the cryptocurrency exchange.
The financial regulator said the system vulnerability was among the reasons that Coincheck had not yet received official approval as an exchange.
We’re referring to the two Capitol Hill police officers, Crystal Griner and David Bailey, who prevented what would have been a massacre on Wednesday when they engaged and shot a man with a rifle bent on killing Republican Members of Congress.
The officers were the security accompanying Steve Scalise, the House majority whip, and other Members who were practicing at 7 a.m. for the annual Congressional baseball game scheduled for Thursday. James Hodgkinson, a 66-year-old home inspector from Illinois, began to fire on the...
PRAGUE, March 31 Fortuna Entertainment Group's largest shareholder is offering to buy all remaining shares in the Czech betting group and de-list the company from the Prague and Warsaw stock exchanges, it said on Friday.
Fortbet Holdings, part of Czech-Slovak investment group Penta and Fortuna's 68.3 percent shareholder, said in a release it had announced a public offering at 98.69 crowns a share in Prague and 15.43 zlotys in Warsaw.
The offer was below trading prices on Friday, with shares up 1.1 percent at 110 crowns in Prague.
(Reporting by Jason Hovet and Robert Muller)
The Pentagon has suspended some military exercises with Gulf allies, in a rebuke to countries entangled in a monthslong diplomatic spat with Qatar that has eroded counterterrorism cooperation in the region.
U.S. Central Command said that some exercises would be suspended in an effort to send a signal that the U.S. military seeks to work together with other nations in the region and encourage them to do so as well.
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In this episode: Brian Campbell is joined by Miguel Cotto to preview his Aug. 26 return against Yoshihiro Kamegai and discuss whether Floyd Mayweather stole his fight date (27:26). Also, Rafe Bartholomew drops in to debate whether Paulie Malignaggi was pushed or knocked down in sparring by Conor McGregor and whether the two are destined to fight one day (3:51). Brian and Rafe also recap the headlines from last week's Mayweather-McGregor media days (18:13) and play "Wha'?s it look like?" with Froch-Calzaghe, Pacquiao-Lomachenko and more (40:51). The guys finish up by previewing Saturday's Terence Crawford-Julius Indongo junior welterweight unification bout (50:21).
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A teenager landed in hospital with injuries Sunday night following a stabbing in Richmond Hill.
York Regional Police said they were on scene at a stabbing on Silver Linden Dr. — between Yonge St. and Bayview Ave. — around 10:45 p.m.
A 16-year-old boy was taken to a trauma hospital. Police said he was in stable condition as of Monday morning.
There is no information on the suspect so far. The investigation is continuing, police said.
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By now, Ari Millen was supposed to be a dead man. When the actor joined the cast of “Orphan Black” last year, as the cult follower Mark, “They [originally] told...
Social media made him one of the biggest stars of the Democratic National Convention — a man in a “Peter Pan” hat, weeping during Sen. Bernie Sanders’ speech on Monday...
Russian journalist Arkady Babchenko, who had been reported shot and killed in the Ukrainian capital Tuesday, has shown up at a news conference very much alive.
Vasily Gritsak, head of the Ukrainian Security Service, told a news conference on Wednesday the agency faked Babchenko's death to catch those who were trying to kill him.
Kyiv and national police had said Babchenko, a strong critic of the Kremlin, was shot multiple times in the back at his apartment building and found bleeding by his wife.
He showed up at Gritsak's new conference on Wednesday and thanked everyone who was mourning his death.
St. Paul, Minn. (Oct. 4, 2017) — The Spiritual Assembly of the Baha’is of Saint Paul, Minn., invites the public to attend a celebration the beauty and diversity of the human family with the 200th anniversary of the birth of Baha’u’llah, prophet founder of the Bahá’í Faith.
A multicultural performance followed by a reception and light refreshments will take place from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017 at Saint Paul College, 235 Marshall Avenue, Saint Paul, Minn. Doors will open at 6 p.m.
The event is free and open to the public. A reservation is requested.
Please visit www.saintpaul200.weebly.com to reserve your seat. For information contact Susan Snyder Austin at 651-587-2026, email [email protected]
Colorado Springs Police said they found a woman who they say was assaulted and appeared to be abducted Friday morning off of N. Murray Boulevard.
Police located 27-year-old Tamara Shay Romero and they said she is safe.
Police said she was taken in an apparent abduction around 9 a.m. Friday morning in the 600 block of N. Murray Blvd.
Officers said they were looking for 34-year-old Michael Ryan Annis in connection to the crime. He was described as a 6'0 tall Hispanic man, weighing about 270 pounds with brown eyes. He was either bald or had brown hair.
Police said they are also looking for a 2017 gray colored Honda Accord 4 door sedan with the Colorado license plate: MOH-878.
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The San Francisco 49ers have begun compiling an interview list for their vacant general manager position less than a day after firing Trent Baalke.
ESPN's Adam Schefter identified New England Patriots director of player personnel Nick Caserio as a candidate. Matt Barrows of the Sacramento Bee reported the 49ers also have an interview with Kansas City Chiefs director of player personnel Chris Ballard.
More to follow.
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CARACAS, Venezuela — The latest on mayoral elections in Venezuela (all times local):
10:20 p.m.
Venezuela’s ruling socialist party has swept most state capitals and major cities in Sunday’s mayoral elections that were boycotted by several opposition parties.
Electoral authorities say the ruling party won in 41 of 42 cities where winners were declared according to early official results. The opposition even lost in strongholds such as Maracaibo and the Caracas-area district of Sucre.
Around 47 per cent of eligible voters cast ballots. That was down from 58 per cent in municipal elections four years ago.
Three of the four major opposition parties refused to field candidates in Sunday’s contests because of irregularities and allegations of fraud detected in recent gubernatorial elections.
In his final vlog episode, Escape to Margaritaville star Paul Alexander Nolan shares how he gets beach body ready!
Hacktivist collective Anonymous has launched an campaign against alt-right and neo-Nazi groups in the wake of the white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, which left one woman dead.
The group claimed to have shut down numerous websites associated with the Ku Klux Klan and neo-Nazi organisations following the deadly clashes in Charlottesville.
People affiliated with the group also discovered the real names of dozens of people who had attended the rally, along with their known associations with the extreme movement, and posted them online with pictures.
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We ask residents of Dar es Salaam their views about the education system in Tanzania. What are their thoughts on private and government schools? Are private schools worth the cost? Is it quality education? And do they think of public schools?
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Education in Tanzania is provided by both government and private sector. The government has waived fees, but families still must pay for school supplies for primary and secondary education. The question then is - is public school education really free?
Private primary and secondary school fees may vary according to regulations but the Government has put a ceiling for maximum fees for the private schools. (Some private schools charge more than US$16,000). Is it an ethical obligation or a business decision?
IMPHAL, Dec 11: Officers and Personnel of 11 Assam Rifles of 26 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of IGAR (South) conducted a lecture on ‘Social Menace’ at TM Zummonuam village, Tengnoupal district yesterday.
A total of 53 villagers participated in the lecture including 20 males, 21 females and 12 children. The villagers were briefed on prevalent social menace like drug abuse, consumption of alcohol, insurgency, illiteracy etc and were encouraged to educate themselves and their families regarding such social menace. The villagers expressed gratitude to the AR for addressing the issues concerning their welfare and well being. All the villagers unanimously pledged to fight social menace.
Valmont reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock? We take a look at earnings estimates for some clues.
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While investors are still flinging hot takes about Snap, Inc. and its direction (and its investment grade), the company has always had the will and desire to expand into tangible products — selling stuff through an application takes a lot of traffic for so little money.
So, what’s up with the Spectacles? Yeah, those hipster-looking things. Well, TechCrunch those snap-recording glasses have not been doing well. As it’s believed that Spectacles makes up all “Other” revenue in its earnings reports, sales have supposedly dropped from 64,000 units in Q1 to 41,500 units this quarter. The numbers were extracted by dividing the $129.99 price point of the Spectacles by the reported $5.4 million figure for Q2. In any case, that’s a difference of 35 percent.
Any sales racked up from third-party retailers and Amazon, which recently signed on to sell the specs, will have to count towards third quarter numbers, so until then, we leave Snap in its constant sense of crisis and vision.
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — An effort to legalize marijuana for both recreational and medical use could soon be back on the ballot again.
A group announced Monday morning that they are backing the “Free Market Adult Consumption of Marijuana” ballot issue for November 2018.
Voters rejected a similar effort in November 2015 with Issue 3 failing by a 2 to 1 margin. Lawmakers later legalized marijuana for medical use.
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Kassius Robertson scored 21 points, Jermaine Crumpton added 16 and Canisius held off Siena 82-79 on Monday for its sixth straight victory.
It’s Canisius’ longest winning streak since the 1998-99 season.
Crumpton went 1 of 2 from the line with 1:33 left for a seven-point lead, but the Golden Griffins didn’t score again. Siena cut it to 82-79 after a 3-pointer by Marquis Wright with 36.9 seconds left. Malik Johnson missed two free throws with 24.2 seconds remaining to open the door, but Evan Fisher and Nico Clareth both missed 3s in the closing seconds.
Spencer Foley added 15 points for Canisius (9-5, 2-1 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference).
The Golden Griffins, who hadn’t played a game in 11 days, shot 58.6 percent in the first half and led 46-39.
Javion Ogunyemi had 19 points and eight rebounds for Siena (4-10, 1-2). Brett Bisping added 17 points and nine boards, and Wright scored 15 points with seven assists.
For more than 40 years, Canadian farmers have been helping feed the world by donating surplus crops.
A charity that’s long been behind the effort is gearing up to raise funds in Kelowna.
‘Swing at World Hunger’ is a golf tournament coming up April 29 in Kelowna, organized by the Canadian Foodgrains Bank.
For every dollar raised, the Canadian government will match it four times, helping donations to the charity go a long way.
In 2016, the Canadian Foodgrains Bank used $43 million to feed the hungry in Syria, South Sudan and India among other countries.
The Kelowna golf tournament is the first in the Okanagan. If it goes well, the event will be held in other cities across the country.
The event takes place at Orchard Greens, with tickets available by contacting Jerry Klassen 250-215-4949 or klassenjd@hotmail.com .
China's domestic market remains "huge" and its telecoms are likely to build networks locally before exporting the expertise overseas, says Colin McCallum of Credit Suisse.
The African Children’s Choir will perform on Wednesday, March 28, at 7 p.m., at Greenwich Catholic School, 471 North Street.
The African Children’s Choir is a nonprofit humanitarian and relief organization dedicated to helping Africa’s most vulnerable children today so they can help Africa tomorrow.​
​No tickets; donations appreciated.​
Information: 203-869-4000, africanchildrenschoir.com.
Hamas responded to Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas's statement about the Gaza terror group and replied, "We forcefully denounce the irresponsible statements of Abbas, who for some time has been trying to subdue our people in Gaza in this difficult, historic moment."
Hamas further claimed Abbas's actions were "an attempt to destabilize an opportunity to promote the national project and to attain unity and strengthening of the separation between Gaza and the West Bank, which pave the way to chaos through which it will be possible to pass Israel and Trump's plans."
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Singer Mr. 2Kay has just dropped the visuals for his new single, 'God can bless anybody' featuring Idahams.
Off his Elevated album released earlier in the year, the singer has now shared the video to one of the standout songs on the project
Commenting on the video, the Grafton records artist says, “God Can Bless Anybody is a motivational and inspirational song. It is a ‘Grass to Grace’ story and I believe it will give hope to the hopeless out there.”
The video was directed by Clarence Peters.
Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne is suing the Opposition leader for defamation.
A spokesperson for Wynne says a statement of claim was filed today in order for the premier to be able to continue with her case against Patrick Brown.
Wynne's lawyer first demanded in a letter in September that Brown withdraw comments he made a day before the premier testified as a witness at a trial in Sudbury, Ont., involving two provincial Liberals facing Election Act bribery charges.
Brown had told reporters he hoped Wynne would give answers about the scandal "maybe when she stands trial" and went on to describe her as a "sitting premier, sitting in trial."
Brown refused to apologize for the statements both after the initial lawyer's letter and following a libel notice in October.
Wynne's spokeswoman says this case can be resolved with an apology from Brown, but if he continues to refuse to apologize the premier will be able to continue the legal action.
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At the first hint of candy corn on store shelves, the invitations to costume parties start pouring in—and, depending on your enthusiasm level for Halloween , this could be either a very exciting time or something that fills you with dread. But nowadays you don't have to go all-out with your themed getup (or be a "sexy" anything , for that matter) so early into the season. You can commit to a beauty look ; or you can go to your favorite retailer and pick up a much more subtle, one-and-done Halloween-inspired dress or accessory that not only fits the dress code but that you'll actually want to wear. Sold.
Ahead, we round up 20 Halloween-esque buys that are perfect for the costume averse.
ASX set to rise as CBA posts a record profit and Wesfarmers, CSL and Domino's all report solid earnings updates. Building materials maker Boral's first-half profit has risen 12.3 per cent to $153.4 million, helped by higher construction activity in Australia and improved earnings from its US operations.
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The Hollywood Reporter reports: “U.K. cinema giant Cineworld, which currently has no theaters in the U.S, said Friday that its shareholders have approved its $3.6 billion deal to acquire U.S. exhibition powerhouse Regal Entertainment Group. The transaction, expected to close by early March, would make Cineworld the second-biggest movie exhibitor in the U.S., putting it in a better position to compete with AMC Theatres and possibly giving it more leverage in negotiations with Hollywood studios.”
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Drivers in Atlanta - already dealing with traffic nightmares from a bridge collapse on I-85 after a fire - are facing another road calamity. The westbound lane of Interstate 20 between Candler Road and Gresham Road is closed after the road buckled following a gas leak, the DeKalb County, Georgia, police said.
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Jeff Eckert and other staff at the Liberty Hall Museum at Kean University in Union were restoring the wine cellar in the building when they stumbled onto three cases of madeira wine that were shipped to the colonies just after the Revolutionary War.
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ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - The New York state comptroller's office says the nation's four most-populated states carry the highest total amount of credit card debt, with California leading the way followed by Texas, Florida and New York.
Democratic Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli says in a report released Tuesday that Californians had racked up more than $106.8 billion in credit card debt by the end of 2017.
The Lone Star State was No. 2 at $67.3 billion, followed by Florida with $59.2 billion and New York with $58.1 billion.
Rounding out the top 10 are Pennsylvania ($33.2 billion), Illinois ($32.2 billion), New Jersey ($29.6 billion), Ohio ($26.7 billion), Virginia ($26.5 billion) and Georgia ($26.3 billion).
DiNapoli says the totals were based on statistics compiled in February by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
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PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania's most famous groundhog foresees no early end to winter.
Punxsutawney (puhnk-suh-TAW'-nee) Phil's handlers announced Friday the weather prognosticator saw his shadow.
Legend has it if the furry rodent casts a shadow on Feb. 2, Groundhog Day, expect six more weeks of winter-like weather.
Phil's prediction is decided ahead of time by the group on Gobbler's Knob, a tiny hill just outside of Punxsutawney. That's about 65 miles (about 100 kilometers) northeast of Pittsburgh.
Spectators bundled up and bopped to music amid the camp and kitsch with the temperature around 11 degrees (minus-12 Celsius).
Records dating to 1887 show Phil predicting more winter 103 times while forecasting an early spring just 18 times. No records exist for the remaining years.
Kaiser Aluminum Corporation today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.50 per share on the Company's outstanding common stock. The dividend will be payable on May 15, 2017 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on April 27, 2017.
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The Conisbrough heavyweight, 25, had been set to return to the ring this Saturday at Liverpool's ECHO Arena. But Allen, according to his promoter Eddie Hearn, has secured a major title shot and wanted to focus on his sparring and training before the fight.
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in the heart of montpellier, in a neighborhood of the most popular, this beautiful family home with preserved charm will charm you at first glance. beautiful rooms of life stamp xixème, 5 bedrooms, all facing the garden of more than 1500m2 with swimming pool. a garage and car parks complete the whole. simply not found.
Because everything that surrounds Tim Tebow isn't miraculous or curious or not at all coincidental, let this one run around your brain for a little bit.
Tebow, the Columbia Fireflies' marquee player this season, smashed a two-run homer on his first at-bat as a professional baseball player. Of course, that's already known.
But it's who he homered off of that raises a few eyebrows.
Augusta Greenjackets pitcher Domenic Mazza is a prospect out of UC Santa Barbara. He was drafted to the MLB and the San Francisco Giants in 2015 in the 22nd round. At pick No. 666.
Yes, Tim Tebow homered off a guy picked No. 666 in the MLB Draft.
Tebow explained the storybook moment during post-game comments.
"Well, obviously it feels good to get it out of the way, but at the same time, all of my sports experience has helped me for moments like that," Tebow said. "
Tebow's two-run blast on opening night at Spirit Communications Park helped the Fireflies beat the Greenjackets 14-7.
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SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse guard Tyus Battle has decided to withdraw from the NBA draft and return to school for his junior year.
Battle says in a statement on the university website that he feels it's in his best interest "to focus on improving some fine points" in his game and work toward his degree.
Battle says he plans to re-enter the draft next year and calls his decision to return an easy one.
Battle had a standout sophomore season, leading Division I in average minutes played and the Orange in scoring at 19.2 points per game. That earned him a second-team All-Atlantic Coast Conference selection, and his 712 points were the most for a sophomore in school history.
March 19 (Reuters) - Blue Coast Hotels Ltd:
* SUPREME COURT SET ASIDE ORDER WITH RESPECT TO PARK HYATT GOA , RESORTS AND SPA , CO’S UNIT
* SAYS CO BEEN DIRECTED TO HAND OVER POSSESSION OF PARK HYATT GOA WITHIN 6 MONTHS Source text - bit.ly/2u2iTuo Further company coverage:
PODGORICA, Montenegro (AP) — Montenegro's ruling party has nominated its leader, who took the tiny Balkan country into NATO in defiance of Russia, to be its candidate in next month's presidential election.
The Democratic Party of Socialists' leadership announced the decision to put forward Milo Djukanovic after a meeting Monday.
Djukanovic has previously served as Montenegro's prime minister and president in several mandates since the early 1990s.
Djukanovic was premier during a tense October 2016 parliamentary election when authorities said they thwarted an attempted pro-Russian coup to prevent the Adriatic country from joining NATO.
The 56-year-old Djukanovic, who took a back seat in politics after his party won the parliamentary vote, had long been rumored to make another comeback in the April 15 presidential election.
Montenegro joined NATO last June despite strong Kremlin opposition.
Rabat — On the occasion of the advent of the new year 2017, HM King Mohammed VI sent messages of good wishes to the heads of states and of governments in friend countries which celebrate this event.
In these messages, HM the King offers his best wishes of health and happiness to the leaders of these countries, and of further progress and prosperity to their peoples.
The sovereign underlined that "by welcoming this new year, we are driven by the hope to see human ideals prevail and ties of understanding and concord among peoples grow stronger."
"We also hope to turn the page on violence, conflicts and crises which marked the year 2016 and impacted the political, economic, social and environmental situation in many countries. We hope to move ahead to address the different challenges especially in relation with human and sustainable development, and fight all forms of extremism and terrorism to ensure progress and well-being for our peoples," said the royal message.
SYDNEY (AP) — Paul Gray, lead singer of the 1980s Australian pop band Wa Wa Nee, has died of cancer, his brother said on Wednesday. He was 54 years old.
He musician died on Tuesday of multiple myeloma, his brother and fellow band member Mark Gray said in a statement.
"It is with deep sorrow and a heavy heart that we announce that Paul Gray passed away peacefully," Mark Gray said.
"We would like to thank all the doctors, hospital staff, relatives, friends and fans for the overwhelming support given to Paul and our family while he heroically battled multiple myeloma," he added.
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Wa Wa Nee formed in the early 1980s and had an Australian hit with their single, "Stimulation," in 1986.
The band later charted in the United States with the song "Sugar Free."
The band's broke up in 1989, but re-formed in recent years to perform at 1980s revival concerts and to support British group The Human League on their Australian tour last year.
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FTSE is riding on the third wave of five-wave cycle from 7024 (02 Feb trough) that took out important barriers at 7158 (daily Kijun-sen) and 7189 (Fibo 61.8% of 7291/7024 pullback) and is eyeing next target at 7221 (its FE 100%).
Friday’s close above Fibo 61.8% barrier at 7189 generated fresh bullish signal for further recovery.
Sustained break above 7221 barrier is needed to validate wave principles and open way for bullish extension towards next targets at 7255 and 7276 (FE 138.2% and 161.8% respectively).
Broken Fibo barrier at 7189 is now acting as support and holding for now, with extended dips to be contained by broken Kijun-sen at 7158, former pivotal barrier, now reverted to strong support.
Res: 7214; 7221; 7228; 7255
Sup: 7189; 7169; 7158; 7141
The constituent services office of U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt has been moved to 338 Broadway Street.
The previous office was on Tanner Drive.
Blunt's office says all Missourians can contact one of his six offices statewide or in Washington D.C.
The new address is:
338 Broadway Suite #303
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Phone: (573) 334-7044
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As wildfire season approaches, there is expected to be an increased threat in 2017 in some areas of Virginia because of a lingering lack of rain, minimal snowfall and growth in urban interface areas.
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April 10 Casta Diva Group SpA:
* Board approves capital increase without option right for up to 868,699.20 euros ($919,865.58) as partial exercise of powers granted by shareholders on July 18, 2016
* Price per share has been set at 2.40 euros
* Patrimony 1873 SA to subscribe for up to 208,000 shares for 499,200.00 euros while Reload Srl will subscribe to up to 153,958 shares for 369,499.20 euros
* Deadline for the subscription of the capital increase is April 30 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9444 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
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HOUSTON--- HISD held its second annual This Woman's Work Prom Dress Drive benefitting the HISD Homeless Education Project Sunday.
The prom dress drive served more than 6,000 homeless youth and other non homeless students that need assistance.
For ways to donate visit HISD Homeless Education Office
Fire fighters said a working smoke alarm in the homeowner’s living room alerted him just in time.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Youngevity International Inc
* Youngevity International cites an error in presentation of cash flow activity under company's factoring facility​
* Youngevity International - ‍intends to restate consolidated statement of cash flows for year ended Dec 31, 2016 previously filed in its form 10-K for year ended Dec 31, 2016​
* Youngevity - also ‍intends to restate consolidated statement of cash flows​ for quarters ended March 31, 2016, June 30, 2016 and September 30, 2016 Source text for Eikon: (bit.ly/2w5x6X9) Further company coverage:
The accused was arrested and a case under IPC section 326 (Representational)
A 35-year-old man, suffering from mental disorder, allegedly hit and injured the wife of a retired IPS officer at KBR park here, following which he was arrested, the police said today.
The woman, aged around 55, was out on an evening walk on Tuesday when the man suddenly hit her on the head with a stick from the back causing minor injuries, Banjara Hills Police Station Inspector K Srinivas said.
The man was immediately picked up and during questioning it was revealed that he suffered from mental disorder, the police official said.
The accused was arrested and a case under IPC section 326 (voluntarily causing grievous hurt by dangerous weapons or means) was registered against him, he said.
The accused was produced before a local court today which directed the police to send him to the Institute of Mental Health (IMH) at Erragadda here, the official said.
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The difference between houses on the same street in NSW bushfires
Cam Price takes a look at the site of destruction.
Las Vegas Metropolitan police had asked for help in locating a missing woman named Betty Glenn.
Glenn, 70, was last seen May 11, 2018 in the west Las Vegas area near Buffalo Drive and Westcliffe Drive, according to police.
Police said Glenn suffers from dementia and may not be able to identify or care for herself.
All hospitals in the valley have been asked to check their registries for Glenn and to notify police immediately if Glenn is found, according to police.
Metro Police said Saturday afternoon that Glenn had been located and is safe.
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ORANGEBURG, S.C. — Trey Samuel ran for 153 yards and three touchdowns on 15 carries and South Carolina State scored 28 unanswered points in a 35-14 victory over Morgan State on Friday night.
The first six possessions of the second half ended in two safeties, two fumbles, a blocked field goal and an interception. Morgan State took a 14-7 lead after its two safeties but South Carolina State tied it on Quan Caldwell's 29-yard catch with 4:41 left in the third quarter.
S.C. State opened the fourth with 21 points in less than three minutes.
Two plays after Morgan State's fourth turnover, on a fumbled punt return, Samuel ran for a 15-yard touchdown to take a 21-14 lead. Darius Leonard intercepted a pass on Morgan State's next possession and ran it back 12 yards to extend the Bulldogs' lead and Samuel capped the scoring with an 89-yard TD run.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Tor Minerals International Inc:
* TOR MINERALS INTERNATIONAL, INC. TO DEREGISTER ITS COMMON STOCK
* SAYS BOARD APPROVED VOLUNTARY SUSPENSION OF ITS DUTY TO FILE REPORTS WITH SEC &VOLUNTARY DEREGISTRATION OF ITS COMMON STOCK
* SAYS ‍BOARD CONCLUDED COSTS RELATED TO OPERATING AS REPORTING CO, AND ATTENDANT DEMANDS ON MANAGEMENT, ARE NOT JUSTIFIED BY LIMITED BENEFITS​ ‍​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- The city of Grand Rapids has canceled the Memorial Day parade slated for 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 30.
The city announced it would be canceling the parade due to "inclement weather" two hours before the parade was set to start.
The parade -- and a subsequent ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park -- will not be rescheduled, according to city officials.
Several Memorial Day 2018 events planned in Grand Rapids area
Thunderstorms are expected in the Grand Rapids area Wednesday evening, according to the National Weather Service.
Subtropical storm Alberto is expected to bring heavy rain to communities across Michigan, including Grand Rapids. The National Weather Service warns of heavy downpours and occasional cloud-to-ground lightning strikes, and of the possibility of an isolated tornado.
Alberto's tropical rains on the way to Michigan, Chicago
Isolated tornado risk from Alberto centered over Michigan
Pokemon Go developer Niantic has revealed the final Community Day secret for July.
The next Community Day event takes place between 10am and 1pm on Sunday, July 8.
As previously reported, Squirtle will headline this month's Community Day event, so you can finally nab yourself a Wartortle and Blastoise.
Ahead of the big event, Niantic has revealed details about the exclusive special move available to fans.
If players evolve a Squirtle into a Wartortle, followed by a Blastoise during the course of the event, then the powerful Pokemon will know the Hydro Cannon move.
"Get ready, Trainers!" reads a Niantic tweet. "Squirtle caught and evolved during the Community Day event on July 8 will know the #PokemonGOCommunityDay exclusive Water-type move Hydro Cannon! Don’t get soaked!"
MEXICO CITY — Mexico’s Defence Department says seven army personnel are presumed dead after a helicopter crashed in the northern state of Durango.
One soldier was found seriously wounded at the scene. The bodies of the rest of the victims were believed to be in the wreckage of the craft.
The department said Friday the Bell 412 transport helicopter was on a training mission and was carrying 2 pilots, an officer and five soldiers.
The crash occurred near El Salto in a mountainous region of Durango.
The cause of the crash is under investigation.
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WALTON COUNTY, Ga. -- Investigators are on the lookout for a burglarized bovine not seen in over a week.
Walton County authorities announced on Tuesday that the bull, a 2,000-pound horned Hereford cow of just over 2 years old, went missing between June 22 and 29.
The owner lost the bull from Georgia Highway 138 in Walton County and asked officers to investigate. Since then, they've ruled the disappearance a likely theft.
The bull, worth an estimated $10,000, is described as having a white face and brown body with a tattoo on the ear and tag both reading "#3064".
The sheriff's office is asking anyone with information on the bull to call the criminal investigations division at 770-267-2391 and speak with Investigator Denney Wells.
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Two asylum claimants claiming to be from the Democratic Republic of Congo walk on a country road in the United States to cross into Canada, Tuesday, March 28, 2017 near Hemmingford, Quebec. ORG XMIT: PCH120 less Two asylum claimants claiming to be from the Democratic Republic of Congo walk on a country road in the United States to cross into Canada, Tuesday, March 28, 2017 near Hemmingford, Quebec.
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The U.S. economy lost 33,000 jobs in September even as the unemployment rate fell to 4.2 percent, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday. Sara Eisen reports.
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Authorities are continuing to investigate after two men were found shot Saturday night at an apartment complex in Hot Springs, police said.
The Hot Springs Police Department responded shortly before 10:50 p.m. to a shooting at 407 Henry St.
Inside a unit, officers found Tedrick Trammell Hardwell, 30, and Quintor Nelson, 21, both of Hot Springs, suffering from gunshot wounds.
Hardwell had injuries to his torso while Nelson had injuries to his legs, police said. Both were transported via ambulance to a local hospital.
Police Department spokesman Cpl. Kirk Zaner said their wounds were not considered life-threatening.
Authorities described the shooter as someone who wore black clothing, including a hoodie, as well as a red bandana covering his face.
No arrests had been made as of Tuesday morning.
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US Supreme Court turns down Republican leaders' request to put new Pennsylvania congressional map on hold
U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke, at the podium, addresses the opioid crisis in Indian country in Scottsdale, Ariz., Monday, March 19, 2018. Zinke met with tribal leaders to discuss the drug and other problems affecting tribal communities. Left to right, Stephen Roe Lewis, governor of the Gila River Indian community, Edward Manuel, chairman of the Tohono O'odham Nation, Secretary Zinke, Delbert Ray, Sr., president of the Salt River community and Robert Miguel, chairman of the Ak-Chin Indian community. Anita Snow AP Photo
GoLocal's selection for 2016 Company of the Year has many of the same attributes as previous great revolutionary companies in Rhode Island history -- companies like Slater Mill and Brown and Sharpe. In 2016, Deepwater Wind changed America - it became America's first offshore wind project.
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JD.com (JD -3.5% ) plans to expand into an online luxury platform, an attempt to keep up with Alibaba (BABA +1.7% ) in the race for high-end spending.
Alibaba launched its luxury-brand platform earlier this month; meanwhile, JD.com invested $400M in June for a stake in the UK's Farfetch, focused on high-end goods.
China's consumers account for 30% of luxury spending worldwide, and the time is right for Chinese platforms to move on the initiative with the government looking to stem capital outflows.
Previously: JD.com -3.5% despite solid beat for Q2 (Aug. 14 2017)
Seth Rollins vs. Samoa Joe has been added to the April 30th WWE Payback pay-per-view from San Jose, California.
Below is the updated Payback card going into tonight's RAW:
House of Horrors Match for the WWE Title
Bray Wyatt vs. Randy Orton
WWE United States Title Match
Chris Jericho vs. Kevin Owens
WWE Cruiserweight Title Match
Austin Aries vs. Neville
RAW Tag Team Title Match
Cesaro and Sheamus vs. The Hardys
Seth Rollins vs. Samoa Joe
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CAIRO: Islamic State claimed responsibility for a gun attack on an Istanbul nightclub which killed 39 people on Sunday, the group said in a statement on Monday (Jan 2).
"In continuation of the blessed operations that Islamic State is conducting against the protector of the cross, Turkey, a heroic soldier of the caliphate struck one of the most famous nightclubs where the Christians celebrate their apostate holiday," the statement said.
(Reporting by Ahmed Aboulenein; Editing by Giles Elgood)
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J. Crew Group’s bond investors gave a hardy thumbs-up to the company’s plan to rework its finances, but Standard & Poor's said the offering would amount to "a de facto restructuring and a default on the company's obligations."
And even if the deal goes through and incoming chief executive officer James Brett has until the company’s term loan comes due in 2021 to turn around operations, he’ll still be carrying a significant debt load.
Re: Caution: children at work, June 13
Caution: children at work, June 13
Recognizing child labour as a violation of children’s and workers’ rights, trade unions are joining with families and community organizations to combat child labour, to move children out of work and into school, and to support core labour standards.
Everything old is new again. The over-privileged Canadians will tsk tsk and the corporations will apologize profusely and come up with yet another “child-slave-labour” certification scam and a feel-good logo on the product, and the consumer monkeys will once again spread their cancer guilt-free.
Do the privileged humans care? Sure. They wish the kids and peasants had a better life and there was no runaway climate change and overpopulation, but they don’t stop consuming and breeding.
Area Colleges Prepare for Graduation Ceremonies
Winter commencement ceremonies will be held this week at NDSU, UND and MSUM
REGIONAL — Hundreds of students are getting an early Christmas gift: a college degree.
Winter commencement ceremonies will be held this week at NDSU, UND and MSUM.
This year, 657 students will participate in NDSU’s winter commencement on Friday at 2 p.m. in the Sanford Health Athletic Complex.
UND will hold three commencement ceremonies for the more than 850 graduates eligible to walk across the stage.
All three will be held at Chester Fritz Auditorium on Thursday at 3 p.m. and Friday at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.
MSUM expects 485 students during its fall commencement program Thursday at 1 p.m. at Nemzek Fieldhouse.
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ATP Montreal: Alexander Zverev stuns Roger Federer to win Rogers Cup
20-year-old Alexander Zverev became just the third man to beat Roger Federer this year as the German won his fifth title of 2017 in Montreal. Zverev, ranked eighth, won 6-3 6-4 to lift up the Rogers Cup and claim a second Masters 1000 title. With the win, the German has now extended his winning run to […] The post ATP Montreal: Alexander Zverev stuns Roger Federer to win Rogers Cup appeared first on BellaNaija. Read Full Story
ZURICH — FIFA has dropped referee Fahad Al Mirdasi from the World Cup after he was banned from football for life in Saudi Arabia over match fixing.
The Saudi Arabian Football Federation said two weeks ago that Fahad Al Mirdasi asked for money to help a team win a cup final.
Now FIFA says its referees’ committee has decided that his conditions to be selected for the World Cup in Russia “are not satisfied anymore.”
As a result, the entire Saudi refereeing team has been removed from the tournament, including two assistants.
FIFA says Al Mirdasi won’t be directly replaced. Instead, the governing body will take two additional assistant referees from the United Arab Emirates and Japan.
April 20 Snap-On Inc
* Snap-On announces first quarter 2017 results
* Q1 earnings per share $2.39
* Q1 earnings per share view $2.36 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Q1 sales $887.1 million versus I/B/E/S view $880.8 million
* Snap-On Inc- Snap-On expects that capital expenditures in 2017 will be in a range of $80 million to $90 million
* Snap-On Inc- Snap-On also anticipates that its full year 2017 effective income tax rate will be comparable to its 2016 full year rate Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
MOSCOW, April 17 (Reuters) - Russian anti-monopoly watchdog FAS and Alphabet Inc's Google have reached an out-of-court settlement in a case over the Android operating system, FAS said on Monday.
The deal was approved by a Russian court earlier on Monday, said FAS deputy head Alexei Dotsenko, adding that it was for a term of six years and nine months.
FAS ruled in 2015 that Google was abusing its dominance by requiring the pre-installation of certain applications on mobile devices using Android, following a complaint by Russia's Yandex .
($1 = 56.0700 roubles) (Reporting by Maria Kiselyova; Writing by Maria Tsvetkova; Editing by Jack Stubbs)
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May 31 (Reuters) - Card Factory Plc reported a 0.4 percent fall in like for like sales, as it cautioned on a tough retail environment with fewer customers visiting their stores.
“We have had a solid start to the year with further sales growth despite an ongoing sector trend of subdued footfall, which impacted the like-for-like performance,” Chief Executive Karen Hubbard said.
The company left its full-year outlook unchanged and said it was on track to open about 50 stores in the full year.
A Florida man has been charged with conning a 77-year-old Lower Paxton Township woman out of more than $15,000 in a phone scam, according to township police.
Kiano L. Smith, 20, formerly of West Palm Beach, has been charged with two counts of theft by deception, one count of dealing in proceeds of unlawful activities and one count of unlawful use of a computer.
Investigators said Smith called the victim in August, claiming to be her grandson and saying he needed money for bail because he left the scene of an accident in Florida.
"The victim eventually learned that her grandson had never been arrested and was not involved in any accident. Additional records were obtained confirming that Smith received the money from the victim, removed the money from his account and spent it," police said.
Smith was extradited to Pennsylvania last week and is being held in the Dauphin County Prison on $20,000 bail.
A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for March 29.
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Ellen DeGeneres I'm Back in New Montecito House ... What's Up, Oprah?!!
Ellen DeGeneres Buys New Montecito House Right Next to Oprah
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Ellen DeGeneres is back in her old haunt -- Montecito, CA -- and, while her new estate there is a little smaller, it shares a property line with Oprah Winfrey ... TMZ has learned.
Ellen's new spread put her back just under $7.2 mil and sits on nearly 6 acres and includes 2 Spanish style homes -- one is 3,000 sq. ft and was built in 1845. The other is 3,600 sq. ft. ... built in 2006. There's also a barn for horses -- and the place has amazing ocean views.
It's in the same gated community where Oprah lives. Ellen can literally go knock on her door for a cup of sugar.
Ellen's still in the process of selling her old Montecito mansion -- that one was on 17 acres -- for $39.5 million. And, oh yeah, the land baroness just snapped up a beach pad down the coast in Carpinteria, CA.
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The Irish prime minister, Leo Varadkar, says the St Patrick's Guild adoption papers scandal is another dark chapter in Irish history.
He says the people affected have a right to know the truth.
Inbound is celebrating the whole family (pets included) at their holiday market. Shop pup-goods from Dogs of MSP, Finley's Barkery, and Cuddlemutt, plus apparel and jewelry for your human friends. A donation of $5 will get you and your pet a photo with Santa Paws!
Restaurants Canada-wide will be offering the deal
What can 67 cents buy you? On Wednesday, Aug. 16, it’s a whole lot at McDonalds.
In celebration of its 50th year in Canada, the chain is offering 67-cent hamburgers at locations nation-wide.
McDonalds opened its first location in Canada right in Richmond, B.C. before spreading out across the country.
“It’s amazing to think that a single B.C. location that started in 1967 has grown to over 1,400 restaurants across Canada,” said McDonalds Canada CEO John Betts. “We’re excited about our future and continuing to share special moments, like today, with Canadians from coast to coast.”
Customers can snag up to three 67-cent hamburger at all participating McDonalds locations Wednesday from 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
2:40 Texas woman convicted of voter fraud says she voted Republican Pause
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1:50 Fire leads Merced deputies to marijuana grow
0:37 Tempers flare in Marysville traffic
0:28 Flood brings Miles Creek to Merced residence door step
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2:31 Los Banos dramatically defeats El Dorado
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President Trump's June 1 decision to withdraw from the Paris agreement on climate change overshadows several steps Washington has already taken concerning recent environmental reforms. The Paris accord is a voluntary and nonbinding agreement.
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The Dallas boys basketball team rallied from a 16-2 hole after one quarter only to lose to Nanticoke 55-48. The Mountaineers at 12-3 still have a lot to play for this February.
Stanford student Nisrin Elamin Abdelrahman was in Sudan when she heard about President Trump's imminent travel ban. She decided to fly home to the US before the order could be signed. But she missed her flight, delaying her a crucial three hours...
Lake Murray Elementary Principal Announces Retirement Plans
Chapin, S.C. (WOLO)–After 35 years shaping young minds, Claire Thompson is calling it a career.
Thompson, Principal at Lake Murray Elementary School in Lexington Richland School District 5, announced Monday her plans to retire at the end of the school year.
Thompson has served in LRSD5 for the past 27 years and has been the only principal of Lake Murray Elementary since the school opened in 1997.
In a statement released by the district Thompson said, “I have loved working with parents. I loved working with students and teachers, and it’s those memories I will take with me into retirement. I am proud of the work we’ve accomplished together, and look forward to all the things that will come in this next chapter of my life.”
The first impression some members of the USA Luge team got regarding how the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics will operate came on the bus ride from the airport to the mountain resort where they're staying. Whether it's the South Korean volunteers learning all the names of athletes, offering wireless connectivity just about everywhere or even letting sliders pick what sort of music they want to hear on the start ramp, many of those vying for spots on next year's U.S. Olympic Team are liking what they're seeing so far from Pyeongchang and the surrounding areas.
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Bullock Creek girls' tennis ties with Garber
BULLOCK CREEK HIGH SCHOOL 4, GARBER HIGH SCHOOL 4
Bullock Creek results
Singles: No. 1 —Emily McDonald lost, 6-3, 6-2; No. 2 — Nicole Seiler won, 6-0, 6-2; No. 3 — Michaela Gravis won, 6-3, 6-4; No. 4 —Adriana Young lost, 6-2, 6-1.
Doubles: No. 1 — Dana Seiler-Nana Metcalf won, 6-3, 6-1; No. 2 — Chloe Finney-Erika Cianek, won, 6-3, 4-0 (ret); No. 3 —Felicia Ahlstroem-Lauren Carter lost, 6-3, 6-2; No. 4 — Bullock Creek lost by default.
Record: 3-0-1 (3-0-1 TVC)
Next: Thursday vs Caro
LONDON: Brighton and Hove Albion were promoted to the Premier League after Huddersfield Town were held to a 1-1 draw by Derby County in the Championship on Monday.
Brighton earlier beat Wigan Athletic 2-1 to move seven points clear at the top and Huddersfield's failure to defeat Derby confirmed that the south-coast club will return to the top flight after a 34-year absence.
(Editing by Ed Osmond)
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MORIOKA, Japan (AP) - Simone Bolelli and Fabio Fognini defeated Ben McLachlan and Yasutaka Uchiyama in Saturday's doubles as Italy took a 2-1 lead over Japan in the first round of the Davis Cup.
After splitting Friday's opening singles, Italy gained the advantage after a 7-5, 6-7 (4), 7-6 (3), 7-5 doubles victory.
The winning country advances to the quarterfinals while the loser will have to win a playoff to remain in next year's World Group.
Japan must now win both Sunday's reverse singles to advance and end a three-year drought that includes losses to Canada, Britain and France.
Italy is bidding to reach the quarterfinals for the fifth time in six years.
A total of four applicants passed the most recent set of City of Logan Civil Service Tests for openings on the Logan Police Department.
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MIAMI (AP) — A Miami police officer has been charged with being part of a fraud scheme that falsely promised investors high returns on loans to property in Costa Rica.
The Miami U.S. Attorney's Office said in a news release Tuesday that 41-year-old Officer Dermis Hernandez is charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud. Prosecutors say Hernandez falsely promised investors big profits by putting their money into loans for people buying property in Costa Rica.
Instead, prosecutors say Hernandez and others used most of the money for themselves and to pay returns of earlier investors in a classic Ponzi scheme.
Miami police say Hernandez has been with the department since 2004 and is a member of the marine patrol unit.
It wasn't immediately clear Tuesday if Hernandez had a lawyer to represent him.
Obamacare is not the disaster it has been portrayed as by President Trump and the GOP. In fact, it is the best system we have now, as demonstrated by failed efforts by Republicans to repeal it. Is it perfect? Not by a long shot, but instead of suggesting ways to improve it, President Trump has threatened to withhold federal payments meant to hold down insurance premiums under Obamacare. This would cause health insurance premiums to spike up by as much as 48 percent. Of course, if this happened, Trump would turn around and blame Obamacare for the increased premiums. This is absolute insanity which we cannot put up with much longer.
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The Alaska Marine Highway System ferry Taku is in storage at Ketchikan's Ward Cove. The former Ketchikan Pulp Co.
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Starting Monday, the City of Unalaska is offering a week of free bus service, as part of the Planning Department’s effort to study transportation issues around the island.
The 12-seater bus runs from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., with a route change at 6 p.m.
The daytime route runs from Overland Drive to the back of the Spit with almost 20 stops, including City Hall, Westward Seafoods, the grocery stores, and the airport.
The evening route adds a handful of stops on Standard Oil Hill and swings farther down Captains Bay Road, with stops at Crowley Petroleum, North Pacific Fuel, and Offshore Systems, Inc.
Unalaskans can board the bus at marked stops or flag it down as it drives by. Passengers can only exit the bus at marked spots.
The Planning Department has also installed eight temporary video cameras around the island to monitor traffic patterns.
When the transportation study is complete next year, the City Council will receive findings and decide how to move forward.
FILE - In this Jan. 8, 2017, file photo, Harvey Weinstein arrives at The Weinstein Company and Netflix Golden Globes afterparty in Beverly Hills, Calif. New York's governor on Monday, March 19, 2018, directed the state's attorney general to review the 2015 decision by the Manhattan district attorney's office to not prosecute a sex abuse case against Weinstein. Photo by Chris Pizzello
Some cities in China are holding lantern shows amid approach of the Spring Festival, which falls on February 16 this year.
NEW DELHI (AP) — Indian ride-hailing service Ola said Tuesday that it's planning to enter the Australian market, its first foray overseas.
The company said it has begun inviting car owners in the cities of Sydney, Melbourne and Perth to learn more about driving for the service. It plans to start commercial operations in Australia in early 2018.
The Indian app-based ride-hailing company will be in competition with Uber in the Australian market.
Ola, based in India's southern technology hub of Bangalore, was set up in 2011 and along with Uber has become hugely popular as more people have access to smartphones.
The service says it has nearly a million drivers across India and 125 million people use it.
Claudio has allowed just three of the 15 batters he's faced to reach base to begin the season.
Claudio doesn't see too much action since he is the Rangers' lefty specialist, but has impressed in that role during 2017. In 2016, the 25-year-old posted a 2.79 ERA over 51.2 innings with a 3.4 K/BB rate.
Tathra: Deborah Naeve and Ingrid Mitchell think they should just get married now.
The 45-year-old couple don’t have any more stuff, the fire burnt it all - the things that they were preparing to move into their new home, which on Tuesday - one suburb over - was also being defended by firefighters.
Their house has no front door, no photos, just a few garden statues, “the only things that survived had already been in a fire" they said of the remaining pottery.
Deborah Naeve and partner Ingrid Mitchell return to their home in Tathra Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
When embers rained down on Tathra the pile of rubble they were standing on top of had only just sold – but not settled - and the one they just bought, the Rural Fire Service was still battling to protect.
Take a look at our guide on the incredibly picturesque par-4 sixth at Shinnecock Hills.
Shinnecock Hills Hole By Hole Guide: Hole 6
Hole 6: Par-4: 491 yards
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
Much like the fifth hole, the par-4 sixth is all about the drive. Hitting into a blind fairway, the players will have a choice of going left with the possibility of a longer iron in, or try and carry the natural sand area on the right, leaving a shorter club in.
It also has the only water feature on the course, which shouldn’t really come into play as players should be hitting over it with their second shots.
The green is slightly elevated and has a large bunker short left.
Posted: Aug 14, 2017 10:15 AMUpdated: Aug 14, 2017 10:15 AM
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The Nowata County Commissioners met briefly for a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday morning.
The Commissioners approved a detention services contract with Craig County. The financial details of the agreement are the same as the previous one with the only changes being a couple of dates. Also discussed in the new business portion of the meeting was a memorandum of agreement with the Cherokee Nation that was tabled until next week due to wording.
The county also awarded bid 17-8 for pipe to HD supply in Owasso due to the best price and availability.
District 1 commissioner Curtis Barnes addressed last week’s storm in the announcements portion of the meeting. Barnes informed the citizens of Nowata County that any debris or wreckage from the storm can be brought to his barn on Maple Street.
The Nowata County Commissioners will meet again next Monday at 9 a.m.
An ornament which was on top of a gas fire got too hot and the fumes set off the fire alarm.
Firefighters from Clay Cross went to Elvaston Road, North Wingfield at just after 11am today, Monday, December 11.
A spokesman for Derbyshire Fire and Rescue said: “The alarm was operated due to fumes from a overheated ornament on top of a gas fire. The property was ventilated.”
× Poll: How much do you expect to spend on gifts this holiday season?
It appears that Americans may be spending less for the holiday season this year.
According to several polls, holiday shoppers are saying they will spend less money on presents this eyar.
Creditcards.com reports that only 53% of adults will buy a gift costing at least $50.
Matt Schulz, a senior analyst, says that the reason is debt, and that many shoppers are hoping to avoid a big credit card bill in January by spending less in December.
However, other experts are predicting that over $1 trillion will be spent during this holiday season.
Our question is, how much do you expect to spend on gifts this holiday season?
The celebrity chef believes New York City will witness 15-20% of it eateries close in the next two years.
COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio State University says all of its new undergraduate students will be getting an iPad beginning next fall.
The university says it’s part of a new collaboration with Apple.
The tech giant and Ohio State will create an iOS design laboratory for the university and help students learn coding skills and mobile app development.
The school says Apple employees will work at the lab to help with the partnership.
Apple CEO Tim Cook tells The Columbus Dispatch he loves the idea because state universities are important to serving the community as well as many students.
He says Ohio State’s leaders impressed him with their forward thinking and hopes many others will follow.
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Information from: The Columbus Dispatch, http://www.dispatch.com
Cook (hand) is available to play in Monday's game against the Spurs.
As expected, Cook will be ready to go for Monday's contest in San Antonio. The young point guard has played 40 minutes in back-to-back contests and scored a total of 53 points in those two games, and he should be in line for another heavy dose of minutes Monday night, giving him plenty of upside on a Warriors team dealing with plenty of injury problems.
March 28 Hundsun Technologies Inc :
* Says it will co-invest in a Beijing-based software firm, with Ningbo-based affiliated enterprise and a Hangzhou-based investment company
* Says it will boost capital of 12.2 million yuan and will hold 31 percent stake in the target company after transaction
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War of 1812 & Jane Austen Weekend
June 24, 2017 to June 25, 2017
The historic village comes to life on June 24-25 with re-enactors portraying shopkeepers, housewives, merchants and soldiers amidst the sounds of fifes and drums; cannons and muskets; and Austen-era music and dancing.
Eclipsed by the bloodshed of the Civil War, and often overlooked in the aftermath of two World Wars, the “Forgotten” War of 1812 is revisited at Genesee Country Village & Museum.
The weekend will be devoted to activities that recall those harrowing days when the United States was young. The museum’s Historic Village will be populated by visiting War of 1812 reenactors, who will offer insight into the impact of the conflict on the region.
SAN DIEGO– In the top of the fourth inning on Tuesday night, right fielder Franmil Reyes cracked an 115.4 mile-per-hour line drive right at shortstop JT Riddle for an out.
A day before, Reyes lined an 112 mph shot right at center fielder Lewis Brinson in the ninth. Also an out.
With his team down 4-3 in the bottom of the sixth, Reyes hit another ball very hard, the third time he had done so in his last four at-bats. Except this time he elevated it, crushing a 442-foot shot into the second deck in left field. Immediately after contact, Reyes dropped his bat and pointed to the dugout, knowing he had just given his team the lead.
It was the D.R. native’s second home run in as many days and the first time one could say he “got ahold” of one in a Padres uniform.
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Franmil Reyes homers (3): fly ball to LCF (2-run) Exit velocity: 110mph🔥
Distance: 442ft💣
Angle: 26°🚀 — Home Run Tracker (@DingerTracker) May 30, 2018
San Diego currently leads 5-4 heading to the top of the 8th.
Harlem is welcoming a new landmark in February 2018!
The Hip-Hop Hall of Fame Museum is set to open in New York’s culturally historic area. It’s no surprise that the chosen location for this museum is New York City because the city bred many legendary hip-hop artists including Notorious BIG, Jay Z, Lil Kim, and more.
The museum will celebrate hip-hop culture by preserving, educating, and showcasing hip-hop culture all around the world. The museum will reportedly be 20-stories and have a 5 Star Hotel, TV Studios, a bar, and Restaurant & Concert Lounge. This will definitely be a celebration of culture beyond the individuals who are in the Hall of Fame.
Will you be going next year?
State B title was an emotional win for Bon Homme
State B title was an emotional win for Bon Homme
SIOUX FALLS, SD… Tuesday was an emotional day for the Bon Homme HS baseball team. They defeated West Central 7-5 for the State B championship and afterwards, head coach Gary Kortan talked about what is meant to the team after losing a teammate to a car accident during the winter.
Greeks work the longest hours among all other Europeans, according to an OECD report. The figures revealed that Greeks worked 2,035 hours per year on average, with the Germans working 1,363 hours, with the latter, however, being the most productive. The data was compiled by the OECD from statistics collected in 35 developed countries and showed the US citizens worked on average 1,783 hours
Interestingly, 11% of work in Greece is part-time, with the Netherlands ranking top of the relevant list with 37.7% working part-time, followed by Switzerland with 27% and Australia with 25.9%.
Self-employment in Greece accounted for 34.1% of total employment, with Greece ranked second behind Colombia where self-employment stands at 51.3%.
As the OECD figures show, Germany manages to come first in productivity, as workers in Germany were 27% more productive than Britons who work around 1,680 hours a year.
About 60 students from across Saskatchewan came to Regina on Saturday for the First Lego League Sask. provincial championship.
First Lego League gets students to take part in a robot game where they design, build, program and test Lego Mindstorms to complete missions in the game.
"One of our efforts is to encourage computing skills throughout ‘K’ to twelve, and this is an excellent way to do it, I think,” First Lego League Sask. partner Daryl Hepting said.
The event encourages participants in grades four to eight to use team work to learn and have fun.
A grass fire next to the freeway snarled southbound traffic on I-5 four about an hour yesterday afternoon. The Washington Department of Transportation says that the fire started around 4:35 pm, on the freeway shoulder near Horseshoe Lake Park. One lane of the freeway was shut down while firefighters responded; that caused a significant backup during yesterday’s afternoon commute. The restrictions were lifted about an hour later. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
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IOWA — Morel mushroom hunters will have to wait a bit before they start picking.
This year’s season has been delayed because of cold temperatures and a late snow. Hunters see morels when the soil is about 50 degrees. That temperature is getting closer, but it may still be about a week or so until morels can be found on normal paths–but that doesn’t mean hunters can’t start their search!
“Morels are really camouflaged, they’re hard to find, so you have to go out, spend some time in the woods, know the trees that you want to look around. There’s certain species of trees that morels grow around. If you know what those are and you know the timing, you’ll be successful,” said Brian Preston of the Dubuque County Conservation Board.
Preston said this season the trees to check out are black ash and elm.
The OECD's 2017 Economic Survey of the New Zealand has highlighted a significant need to green New Zealand's economy if we want to sustain our current growth into the future, the Green Party said today. The OECD found that short-term growth was being driven by tourism, migration, and construction activity, however the longer term was being undermined by our low productivity, the pollution of water from farming and urbanisation, and high and growing greenhouse gas emissions.
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Scores of floodgates across southeast Louisiana's hurricane protection system will be closed by Saturday afternoon in advance of Tropical Storm Nate's landfall.
The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East plans to close its 178 hurricane protection gates in the next 24 hours, chief administrative officer Derek Boese announced Friday afternoon (Oct. 6).
The authority will keep closed 36 of its gates along rivers, but it doesn't expect to close another 38 ahead of Nate.
The tropical storm is expected to strengthen into a weak hurricane as it crosses the Gulf of Mexico. Landfall is predicted for Saturday evening, although the outlook could change for the fast-moving storm.
The authority said it will also station pump operators at Lake Borgne Basin Levee District sites throughout the storm.
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March 30 Lead Eastern Investment Co Ltd :
* Says co's wholly owned cultural transmission unit plans to buy 34 percent stake in a Hebei-based theater management firm ( target firm ) at 14.7 million yuan and then inject capital of 15.0 million yuan in it
* Says the unit will raise stake in the target firm to 51 percent after transaction
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/6wELcM
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
New York City-based costume designer Wilberth Gonzalez has graced the internet with his incredible talents. If you’re a fan of Disney Princesses and Pokemon… brace yourself.
Gonzalez’ series features Disney characters mingling with different Pokemon, often with the latter replacing the former’s animal sidekicks.
For instance, Pocahontas’ raccoon, Meeko, is replaced by Eevee, while Mushu from Mulan is replaced by a Dragonair. They’re so cleverly fitting!
He’s also included other characters, like Bugs Bunny, Roger Rabbit, and Mr. Rabbit.
To see more of Wilberth Gonzalez’s illustrations, head on over to his Instagram page.
ANKARA, March 29 The arrest of a senior Turkish banker by U.S. authorities will be discussed with U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson when he visits Ankara this week, Turkey's foreign minister said on Wednesday.
In an interview with broadcaster TRT Haber, Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu also called for a transparent process regarding Hakan Atilla's arrest, and said the Turkish consul general was unable to receive information about Atilla until a formal statement was made.
U.S. prosecutors on Tuesday charged Mehmet Hakan Atilla, a deputy general manager at state lender Halkbank, with participating in a multi-year scheme to violate U.S. sanctions against Iran, escalating a case that has added to tensions between the United States and Turkey.
Shares in Halkbank slumped as much as 16 percent on Wednesday. (Reporting by Daren Butler and Humeyra Pamuk; Writing by Ece Toksabay; Editing by David Dolan)
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FOUND DOG -This little guy was just found running in a ditch along 6 Mile Rd between Hwy 31 & 38 (around 8:30 pm). The rescuer is taking him to Caledonia Police Department
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Yemen's rebels say airstrike by Saudi-led coalition has killed the head of their presidential council
April 5 Akatsuki Corp :
* Co plans to buy 100 percent stake in a Tokyo-based firm Total Estate Holdings, 88.9 percent stake in a Yokohama-based construction firm Total Tec and 70 percent stake in a Yokohama-based real estate agency
* Co will wholly own Total Estate Ltd via acquisition of Total Estate Holdings
* Says it plans to set up a new wholly owned subsidiary to implement the acquisition
* Total acquisition amount is 6.14 billion yen
* Transaction date is July 3
Source text in Japanese: goo.gl/QbVwZB
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
GRANBY, Mass. (WWLP) – Complaints about noise from the Granby Bow and Gun Club have been sent to the town’s planning board.
The select board heard from the club and local residents after resident’s complained about noise coming from the gun club since it expanded about a year ago.
The planning board said they will hear from residents and representatives from the bow and gun club as they take a look at the changes the club has made.
“We’re looking at to see if they made any changes, if those changes were approved or not approved, or if there are any concerns we have with the changes they have made,” Glen Sexton told 22News.
The planning board said the Gun and Bow Club has not had a site plan approved since 2010. The Bow and Gun Club told 22News they were unable to comment on the situation.
CLAWSON, Mich. - Thousands gathered Wednesday in Clawson to celebrate America's independence at the largest Fourth of July parade in Oakland County.
Related: Where to see fireworks in Metro Detroit
The city was covered in a sea of red, white and blue. Kids decked out in patriotic outfits waited for candy and watched the floats and bands.
Even pets were at the parade, wearing their best USA gear at the 86th annual celebration.
The festivities continue through the night with a fair and fireworks at 10 p.m.
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A Detroit, Michigan mother was sentenced to seven days in jail on Wednesday, after refusing to vaccinate her young son. Rebecca Bedrow was sentenced for contempt of court for refusing to comply with a court order dating back to November 2016. (Oct. 5)
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GENEVA (Reuters) - Urban warfare is taking root in conflicts across the Middle East, with five times more civilians in Syria and Iraq killed in cities than in rural areas over the past three years, the International Committee of the Red Cross said on Wednesday.
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CHICAGO — With fireworks thundering across night skies and backyard barbecues, Americans are celebrating Independence Day by participating in time-honored traditions that express pride in their country's 242nd birthday.
From New York to California, July Fourth festivities will be at times lively and lighthearted, with Macy's July Fourth fireworks and Nathan's Famous hot dog eating contest.
In Chicago, many are enjoying the holiday outdoors at a barbecue, parade, or with a visit to the beach.
The day's events will also be stately and traditional, with parades lining streets across the country and the world's oldest commissioned warship firing a 21-gun salute to mark the 242 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
For some Western states, however, the holiday will be a bit more muted as high wildfire danger forces communities to cancel fireworks displays.
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence gives a speech to members of the American Chamber of Commerce at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, April 18, 2017.
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FARGO, N.D. (AP) - A North Dakota woman who admitted killing a pregnant neighbor and cutting the baby from the womb while the mother was still alive has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Brooke Crews pleaded guilty in December to conspiracy to commit kidnapping, conspiracy to commit murder and lying to law officers in the August death of 22-year-old Savanna Greywind of Fargo. State District Judge Frank Racek sentenced Crews on Friday.
Prosecutors say Crews admitted to cutting out the baby while Greywind went in and out of consciousness.
Fargo Police Chief Dave Todd earlier called her death a "cruel and vicious act of depravity." Her disappearance sparked extensive searches before her body was found wrapped in plastic in a river.
The baby was found alive in the apartment the 38-year-old Crews shared with her 32-year-old boyfriend, William Hoehn. He's scheduled for trial in March.
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WASHINGTON (AP) – A top Senate Democrat says Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch has said he hopes to be “half the nominee” as the judge nominated by President Barack Obama last year, only to be blocked by Senate Republicans.
Illinois Democrat Dick Durbin told reporters that Gorsuch also told him in a private meeting Tuesday that Judge Merrick Garland was a “model nominee.”
Durbin was among several senators visited Tuesday by Gorsuch. He says Gorsuch “made a positive impression” and appears to be a “very thoughtful.”
Many Democrats continue to harbor hard feelings over last year’s treatment of Garland at the hands of Senate Republicans, who denied a hearing and a vote because it was an election year.
Durbin did not say whether he might vote for Gorsuch.
In China, speculation and rumor about film stars and pop singers may be a thing of the past. Since June 8,news blogs have disappeared, as Chinese cyberspace regulators cracked down on microblogging sites. According to Chinese state news … China suddenly got serious about wiping out social media 'celebrity gossip' accounts Business Insider Australia
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Baku. 22 May. REPORT.AZ/ Price of Azerbaijani Azeri LT CIF crude put for sale on world markets increased by $ 0,24 or 0,30%.
Report informs, price for Azeri LT CIF now makes $ 79,90 / barrel.
Notably, minimum price of Azeri LT CIF was recorded in December 2001 ($ 19.15) and maximum value of the brand was registered in July 2008 ($ 149.66).
Baku. 10 July. REPORT.AZ/ Azerbaijan leads among the countries of the South Caucasus on the representation of women in parliament.
Report informs, the UN's Women in Politics report says.
According to report, Azerbaijan was ranked 118th in terms of this ratio n parliament among 194 countries of the world. From neighbors of Azerbaijan, Georgia is 124th, Russia – 129th, Turkey – 132nd, Armenia - 160th.
Leaders in the list were Rwanda and Bolivia. In these countries more than half of the deputy seats belong to female representatives.
Notably, 21 out of 125 deputies in Milli Majlis of Azerbaijan are women.
The two go strolling around New York, where the puppet ends up getting more play than D.R.A.M. Each lady he passes blows him a kiss, and he ends up taking one out to dinner and snuggling up to watch a movie with the other.
But all's well that ends well. Each lady turns out to have a puppet doppelganger too, so D.R.A.M.'s puppet finds love with them while D.R.A.M. finds love with the ladies. Watch it here.
In an interview for Nova TV Bulgarian and quoted by BNR the Vice President Iliana Iotova said that Bulgaria was a guarantor of the security on the European Union outer border and should stick to European policies in its relations with Turkey.
In connection with the results in the referendum in Turkey Iotova commented that ,,beyond doubt it is dangerous when so much power – executive, legislative and above all judiciary – is concentrated in the hands of a single leader’’.
According to her, with his plans to restore capital punishment Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has actually given up negotiations with the EU in an elegant way.
‘’In the meantime, we should have in mind that Turkey is member of NATO and is the world’s 15th biggest economy’’, Iotova added.
Once forbidden from touching colours, widows in India now participate in Holi, the festival of colours. No reporter narration.
Italy Allegedly Paying Libyan Warlord, Former People Smuggler to Halt Migrants
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Libyan warlord Ahmed Dabaschi is a former people smuggler who now prevents migrants from leaving Libya and some claim the Italian government has paid him to do it.
Dabaschi, also known as “al Ammu”, or “the uncle”, is one of the most notorious warlords in the Libyan city of Sabratha. Until recently, he was active in smuggling migrants out to sea where they would often be rescued by NGOs patrolling off the coast. The warlord has now turned his attention to preventing such crossings over the last three months, ‎Rheinische Post reports.
Commanding around 500 men in Sabratha, the 35-year-old is rumoured to be one of the main factors for the lack of migrants in the Libyan search and rescue (SAR) zone. According to some reports, Dabaschi and his men have received money from the Libyan authorities to prevent the migrants, while others have accused the Italian government of covertly working with the warlord. – READ MORE
Bokwa® is a new and completely different approach to group exercise that is rapidly spreading across the globe.
Bokwa® participants draw letters and numbers with their feet while performing an energizing and addictive cardio workout routine. Moving together to today’s most popular music, participants off all ages draw the Bokwa® L, 3, J, K and dozens of other steps.
(Reuters) - An Oklahoma man attempted to detonate what he believed was a 1,000-pound bomb outside a bank building in Oklahoma City as part of an anti-government plot, according to a criminal complaint.
Jerry Drake Varnell, 23, was arrested by the FBI after an undercover agent posed as a co-conspirator and agreed to help him build the explosive. Varnell had initially planned to bomb the Federal Reserve in Washington, D.C., in a manner similar to the 1995 bombing of a federal building in Oklahoma City, that killed 168 people, according to the complaint.
(Reporting by Joseph Ax; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
(WFIE) An Indiana couple is accused of repeatedly locking a child in what authorities called a “closet cage.”
Huntingburg dentist Dr. Alan Friz and his wife Aimee were arrested after deputies responded to a call reporting an unruly child at their home.
The responding deputies talked to the juvenile and then requested assistance from the children services. After the social workers talked to the juvenile, the sheriff’s office says a search warrant for the home was granted.
During the search, a closet area of a bedroom was found to have been converted into a lockable cage where the child was kept for extended periods of time.
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FESTUS, Mo. (AP) - An eastern Missouri teenager is dead after being accidentally shot with a gun he and a friend found in a city park.
Police say 17-year-old Zackary Depung and another 17-year-old found the gun Saturday at a park in Festus. They believed the gun was unloaded as they played with it outside Depung's house.
Depung was shot near the neck. He was flown to a St. Louis hospital, where he died early Sunday.
Authorities are trying to determine who owned the gun and how it got in the park and will turn over evidence to the Jefferson County prosecutor's office for review.
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Chris Wolf, VMware’s chief technology officer for global field and industry, regularly consults with companies adopting cloud technologies. “They ask me,” he says, “‘How do I evolve a pragmatic cloud strategy? I can’t flip a switch.’” And while there is no button to push to move to the cloud, Wolf recommends that companies get started preparing immediately by focusing on a few key considerations.
Will Workloads Need to Move?
One telling question companies can ask themselves is whether workloads will need to move.
“Executives should think comprehensively through their hybrid cloud strategy,” Wolf says. “It can be quick and easy to sign up for a cloud service, but if you’re not careful, you could wind up binding the company to a very specific and proprietary set of APIs that keeps it on that cloud. It’s not that you can’t switch, but sometimes the exit costs may outweigh the benefits.”
Read the entire article here, How to Begin the Move to the Cloud
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Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski is expected to take a leave of absence due to back issues, multiple sources told ESPN.
One source said Krzyzewski is likely to coach Wednesday against Georgia Tech and then step away for an unspecified amount of time.
"His back has been bothering him way worse than he's let on," a source told ESPN. "The plan is for him to be back at some point this year."
Krzyzewski had back issues in 1995, following surgery in October, and he stepped away in January 1996 for the remainder of the season. Duke was 9-8 overall at the time and 0-6 in ACC play.
He had offseason knee surgery this past April and missed the Georgia Tech game a year ago after feeling under the weather and being taken to the hospital for tests.
Krzyzewski, 69, has led the Blue Devils to five national titles and has a team that was ranked No. 1 in the preseason.
May 2 Wuhan Thalys Medical Technology Inc :
* Says it plans to invest 10 million yuan to set up a wholly owned medical test lab company in Huangshi city
* Says co wins the bid from Edong Healthcare group firm, on joint development of the medical test lab project and on provision of purchasing and supply service for Edong Healthcare group and its affiliated hospitals
* Says Edong Healthcare group owns the right to buy back 34 percent stake in the medical test lab if necessary
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/DU3OZS ; goo.gl/rdrQxt
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
LUMBERTON, N.C. (WNCN) — Officials have identified the badly decomposed body of a man they found in a wooded area Aug. 8, according to a press release from the department Monday.
RELATED: Badly decomposed male body found in Lumberton, homicide investigation underway
According to Capt. Terry Parker with the Lumberton Police Department, officers found a “decomposed male body” in a wooded area near the end of Leggett Street around 10 p.m. last Tuesday. The death was determined to be a homicide.
The body has been identified by the medical examiner’s office as that of Michael Powell, 36, of the 600 block of Little Street in Lumberton.
Police said that according to the medical examiner’s office, the cause of death was a gunshot wound.
The investigation is continuing, police said.
Anyone with additional information is asked to contact Detective Yvette Pitts at the Lumberton Police Department 910-671-3845.
Samson Folarin A woman in her 50s, identified simply as Vivian, has been killed on Adewale Kuku Street, Millennium Estate, Gbagada, Lagos State. PUNCH Metro learnt that the victim, whose relatives were unknown, suddenly appeared in the community more than a year ago. She was said to be sleeping in an abandoned white truck parked […]
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Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Chris Conley (17) reached for a catch in the end zone past the defense of cornerback Marcus Peters (22) during training camp practice on Monday, August 7, 2017, in St. Joseph. David Eulitt deulitt@kcstar.com
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After a rocky start to 2017, Mariah Carey seems to have hit her stride with new music and a new boyfriend. The Elusive Chanteuse split with Australian billionaire James Packer last year and quickly moved on with Bryan Tanaka, a backup dancer who appears on her docuseries Mariah’s World. The pair shared an intimate Valentine’s Day photo in a large copper bathtub.
Related: Mariah Carey Shares Music Video for ‘I Don’t’ Featuring YG
Mimi wished her followers a happy Valentine’s Day and selected some hashtags: #happy, #moments and #bubbles. She seems to have put a public breakup and humiliating technical difficulties on New Year’s Eve behind her. Cheers!
Take a peek at Mariah’s carefree, festive Valentine’s Day here:
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The Punch Brothers, a progressive bluegrass quintet who have been together a little over a decade, have made their reputation by mingling two types of virtuosity: that of bluegrass and that of classical music.
Members include Nickel Creek multi-instrumentalist/A Prairie Home Companion host Chris Thile, former Leftover Salmon member Noam Pikelny, guitarist Chris Eldridge, a Oberlin Conservatory alum who co-founded the Infamous Stringdusters, Gabe Wilcher who has performed as a sideman to everyone from Bela Fleck to Loggins & Messina, and bassist Paul Kowert.
The group has a long relationship with Oberlin Conservatory where they have been artists in residence since 2013. They return to perform at Finney Chapel on campus, following a week of master classes on campus. Tickets are $30-$35.
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May 3 Macy's Inc
* Macy's Inc- company , Tailored Brands announced their joint plan to wind down operations under Tuxedo rental license agreement
* Macy’s, Inc. and Tailored Brands to wind down partnership
* Macy's Inc - Tuxedo shops at Macy's will continue to take new reservations until June 1, 2017, with operations winding down by July 14, 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Aug 14(Reuters) - Shanghai Kindly Enterprise Development Group Co Ltd
* Says it changes accounting policy based on accounting standards for business enterprises
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Parks Canada is offering free annual passes to visit Canada’s natural treasures as part of the country’s 150th birthday celebration.
Parks Canada Discovery Pass holders will receive free admission to all national parks, national historic sites, and national marine conservation areas operated by Parks Canada. You will also receive lockage at Parks Canada’s historic canals and waterways.
Parks Canada says that regular fees still apply for other experiences and services including camping, backcountry, Canadian Rockies Hot Springs, mooring, reservation fees guided tours and hikes, firewood and backcountry overnight use.
If you are travelling in a family or group, only one pass is needed per vehicle. Click here for more information and to order a pass.
South Australia's new treasurer says he will only serve one term of government before making way for new blood.
New South Australian treasurer Rob Lucas say's he'll serve just one term.
Rob Lucas says the four years remaining in his eight-year legislative council term will be his last and as the only Liberal to have served in government before, his role is to mentor his colleagues over the next four years.
"I'm sure at the end of the four-year term there will be more than enough exciting new young talent coming through the party to replace me," Mr Lucas told ABC radio on Tuesday.
Mr Lucas previously served as treasurer from 1997 to 2002 and has also held the education and trade portfolios.
The Liberals ended 16 years of Labor rule at Saturday's state election, claiming at least 24 seats in the 47-seat parliament.
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. (AP) — A Rutgers University professor accused of posting anti-Semitic statements on Facebook has been removed from his position as a director at the school.
Rutgers President Robert Barchi says Michael Chikindas will no longer serve as director of the Center for Digestive Health at the Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health. The tenured food science professor has also been barred from teaching required courses and will take cultural sensitivity training courses.
Barchi called the situation “sad and deeply troubling.”
Administrators say Chikindas shared anti-Semitic cartoons along with conspiracy posts that claimed 9/11 was orchestrated by Jews. Officials say Chikindas also referred to first lady Melania Trump and Ivanka Trump, daughter of President Donald Trump, as “sluts.”
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Update: 6:22PM EMPLOYMENT Minister Jone Usamate says the ministry aims to retain skilled workers.
Mr Usamate said that while the demand for seasonal work is expanding, the ministry is monitoring and keeping control of the demand for seasonal workers.
�We do not want to reach a situation where we have issues of shortage of workers here,�he said.
Mr Usamate said more opportunities are expected in the future as the program would diversify into other areas of work.
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Pinder went 2-for-2 with a walk, a home run and two runs scored in Tuesday's win over the Padres.
Pinder has recorded a hit in seven of his last 10 games, bringing his slash line to .250/.316/.443 in the process. The 26-year-old now has eight homers, 18 RBI and 26 runs on the season. Last year the young outfielder hit 15 home runs and 42 RBI in 282 at-bats for Oakland.
The Arkansas State University board of trustees Monday unanimously approved the naming rights to the school’s football field and its future north end zone facility for a combined $10 million contribution to the Red Wolves Foundation from the Johnny Allison family and Centennial Bank.
The field permanently will be called “Allison Field” after the $5 million donation from Allison, who is the chairman of Home BancShares, which owns Centennial Bank.
Centennial Bank also contributed $5 million, and the future north end zone facility will be named the “Centennial Bank Athletics Operations Center” through Dec. 31, 2037. The bank’s naming rights for the football stadium also were extended through that date.
The donations each matched the amount Allison donated in 2014, which enabled the renovation of Centennial Bank Stadium’s press box and concourse.
Read Tuesday's Arkansas Democrat-Gazette for full details.
Patrick Mackey has been promoted to service center manager in Jackson for Southeastern Freight Lines, a regional less-than-truckload service.
Mackey started his career with Southeastern as a part-time freight handler nearly seven years ago, in Waynesboro, Va.. He has since served in a variety of roles, including: full-time freight handler, management trainee, inbound supervisor, pickup and delivery supervisor, outbound supervisor, operations manager and, most recently, assistant service center manager in Nashville.
Mackey will move to Mississippi from Nashville, Tennessee, and looks forward to the opportunities the move to Mississippi will provide.
As the first major snowfall hit the stateline Monday night, drivers across the area found themselves in wrecks.
The Rockford Fire Department says from about 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. it had roughly 15 calls about cars that crashed due to slick roads from the snow. firefighters say no one was seriously hurt although a few people were taken to the hospital for minor injuries. The wrecks were not specific to any area and firefighters say they were responding all over the city of Rockford.
Loves Park also dealt with some weather-related wrecks. Three cars crashed along Harlem Rd. near Perryville Rd. Police shut down the street between Perryville and McFarland roads so they could clean up the wrecks and throw salt down.
Other weather-related wrecks in the area were reported in Pecatonica, Byron and Ogle County.
Two Platte Valley High School teachers were announced as recipients of the Boettcher Foundation's Teacher Recognition Award on Wednesday.
Business teacher Jennifer Flummerfelt and math teacher Kirby Moore were the only Weld County teachers among the award's 42 recipients.
Flummerfelt and Moore will each receive a $1,000 grant for a school project or activity along with a personalized plaque. Teachers were nominated by students whom they impacted.
"The 42 teachers selected by our newest Boettcher Scholars have championed excellence in their classrooms, and we are proud to recognize them for helping our scholars get to where they are today," said Tiffany Anderson, the Boettcher Foundation's scholarship program director, in a news release.
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PHILADELPHIA — Tony Romo shrugged off his successful cameo after throwing his first touchdown in nearly 14 months as the playoff-bound Cowboys played it safe. "You expect to go out there and do something well," Romo said. "It felt normal." Dallas, which had already locked up the No. 1 seed throughout the NFC playoffs, used starting quarterback Dak Prescott for only two series and sat running back Ezekiel Elliott.
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Feb 3 (Reuters)- West Bromwich Albion were left stuck at the bottom of the Premier League after losing 3-2 to Southampton on Saturday, despite having made a fine start to the match.
It was an emotional day at the Hawthorns where there was a minute's applause before the game for their former striker Cyrille Regis, who died last month.
Egyptian defender Ahmed Hegazi headed Albion into an early lead from a corner by set-piece specialist Chris Brunt but Southampton hit back with two goals in three minutes before half-time. Gabon's Mario Lemina drove in from 20 metres and defender Jack Stephens scored his third goal in three games.
A direct free kick by James Ward-Prowse made it 3-1 and Saints held on for a first League victory in 13 games despite Salomon Rondon's 72nd-minute headed goal for the home side. (Reporting by Steve Tongue; Editing by Clare Fallon)
Voters with disabilities can make a difference in French election
by Beatrice Credi - 2017.02.15
Is the issue of disability a serious one in the upcoming French presidential election? Are you registered to vote? Who are you going to vote for? Do you know your candidate’s platform on disability? These are just a few of the questions that citizens with disabilities and their families have been asked as part of a national survey, conducted by the French association of paralyzed persons (APF). They are trying to give a voice to millions of citizens, who seem to be ignoring the race to Élysée Palace. They have until February 28th to respond to the online questionnaire. The responses of the participants are confidential and will be used only for compiling statistics that will be made public, within a month of the first-round elections. The hope, of course, is that the results will influence the contents of the platforms put forth by the future presidential candidates.
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NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 12: Lin-Manuel Miranda and the cast of 'Hamilton' perform onstage during the 70th Annual Tony Awards at The Beacon Theatre on June 12, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Tony Awards Productions)
Lin-Manuel Miranda has one more young, scrappy and hungry reason to celebrate.
The "Hamilton" creator and his wife welcomed a son on Friday and announced the birth on Twitter.
He said little Francisco Miranda weight 7 pounds and 13 ounces.
Miranda and his wife Vanessa Nadal also have a 3-year-old son, Sebastian Miranda, E! News reports.
Happy Birthday and Thanks! Pub Patrons Sing to Miranda
After "Hamilton" creator Lin-Manuel Miranda helped broker a deal to keep the Washington Heights pub Coogan's open, the patrons sang him a rousing version of "Happy Birthday" and thanked him. (Published Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018)
Celebrity Baby Boom: Kim Kardashian Welcomes 3rd Child
If you owned a Playstation 3 after it was unveiled nearly 12 years ago, you could be owed $65.
PCMag.com reports that the original PS3 console – or the ‘phat’ PS3 – was heavy and bulky and had the ability to install an alternative operating system. When a smaller model was released, that operating system functionality was removed due to security concerns.
A class-action lawsuit was then filed until a settlement was reached in 2016. That settlement allows owners of the larger PS3 console to claim $65.
Those claims must be filed by April 15. Those who plan to file a claim must have purchased the console from an “authorized retailer” and include their PSN username and PS3 serial number.
The offer is limited to 20GB, 40GB, 60GB and 80GB models.
For the claim form, click here.
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In order to stay on schedule, Kristina Woolston, Quintillion's Vice President of External Relations, says they will have three vessels in Alaskan waters this summer to install 40 more miles of fiber, which wasn't completed last year. " because we needed more time to get the desired burial depth that we needed off of Prudhoe Bay and Oliktok Point," Woolston said.
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Connecticut's delegation to Washington was quick to react and express shock and support after a congressman from Louisiana and others were shot at baseball practice Wednesday morning outside Washington, D.C. "Oh my god," U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy said via Twitter just minutes after news of the shooting broke about the shooting, which occurred just after 7 a.m. "We are all pulling for you @SteveScalise. My heart is with you, the Capitol Police, and everyone who was on the scene," Murphy Tweeted a bit later.
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Zion Lutheran Church Youth Garage Sale off of Hwy 52 Thurs. and Friday June 29th and 30th 9-5 and Sat. July 1st 9-1. Many household goods, clothing, furniture and so much more.
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) - Champaign Crime stoppers are asking for your help.
Crime Stopper say they are searching for 35-year-old Tyrone Campbell.
Police say Campbell is wanted for Probation Violation, Aggravated Battery, and Aggravated Driving Under the Influence.
Police say he's 5 foot 9 inches and weighs 135 pounds. Campbell has black hair and brown eyes.
Anyone with information about Campbell is urged to call Crime Stoppers at 217-373-TIPS (8477) or head to their website.
By Burhani Yakub @TheCitizenTz news@tz.nationmedia.com
Pangani. Pangani Municipal Council has unveiled its Sh16 billion for financial year 2018/19.
The council’s planning officer, Mr Waziri Mwakibolwa, said on Friday that Sh708.197 million would be obtained from local sources while Sh581.8 million from health insurance funds.
The Central Government will offer a subsidy of Sh15,119 billion.
Development partners are also expected to contribute to the budget.
Municipal council acting director Amon Nzalalila said the budget was prepared in accordance with the country’s five-year development plan.
The Ashland City Council will consider a resolution at Tuesday night's meeting to raise city utility rates to fund five new police officers for the city of Ashland. Options presented would tack a monthly fee on each water or electric meter, costing those who pay bills on the meters between $8 and $65 per year.
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Rafferty Law made his first appearance on the runway on 2014. Stuart C. Wilson / Getty From Cindy Crawford's daughter Kaia Gerber to David Beckham's son Brooklyn, some of the world's most famous people produce offspring who are pretty successful themselves.
The latest contender? Jude Law's 21-year-old lookalike son Rafferty.
With 33,000 Instagram followers, model and musician Raff (as he is often called) is a well-known face on runways, a producer of his own music, and one of the founders of the creative collective Something to Hate On, which he plans to turn into an independent record label.
It doesn't hurt that he's the spitting image of his famous father, either.
Scroll on for a look at the curious life of Rafferty Law.
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One person has been taken to hospital following a two-car crash on Friday night.
Emergency services were called at 11.48pm on Friday to a report of a crash involving two cars on Church Road in Stockton.
Two ambulances from the North East Ambulance Service On arrival, paramedics found one person trapped inside one of the cars.
Two crews from Cleveland Fire Brigade’s Stockton Fire Station assisted ambulance crews in removing the casualty before handing them over to police and paramedics.
The casualty was taken to North Tees University Hospital in Stockton complaining of chest pain.
Their injuries are not thought to be life threatening.
A second person involved in the crash declined to be taken to hospital.
JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli government has acknowledged it cannot expel African migrants against their will and has canceled all pending deportation orders.
In a statement to the Supreme Court on Tuesday, the state says: “It is not possible to implement expulsions to a third country without (migrants’) consent.”
Some 35,000 African migrants, mostly from Sudan and Eritrea, are in Israel. The government wants most of them to leave, but has not been able to find a way to expel them lawfully.
Last month, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reached a deal with the U.N. to resettle half of the migrants in Western nations and absorb the rest. But hours later, he called it off, caving in to nationalist critics who said it wasn’t enough.
Ghana midfielder Emmanuel Agyeman-Badu has returned to parent Club Udinese after spending last season on loan at Turkish club Bursaspor.
The defensive midfielder joins the club ahead of preseason preparations for the new campaign.
Badu, who has been a integral part of the Udine club since joining in 2010 left for Turkey following limited play time after he dipped in form.
However, with many games under his belt in Turkey, the swash-buckling former Berekum Chelsea midfielder will look to wrestle his position at the team back for the new campaign.
Udinese, who finished last season in 14th place are strengthening their squad for next season and the return of Badu will be key to the campaign.
The fact that Americans are in harm's way every day in the Middle East doesn't make the headlines like it did when the number of troops was greater than today. But it sure hits home when friends and neighbors head into the danger zones. More than 4,000 Mississippi National Guard soldiers will soon be deployed overseas.
WWE Interested In Signing Fred Yehi
According to the October 9th edition of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, WWE is interested in signing Fred Yehi.
Yehi is a former EVOLVE Tag Team Champion and the current Full Impact Pro Heavyweight Champion.
Related: AR Fox vs. Fred Yehi for FIP Heavyweight Championship.
MLW Announces Return To Orlando
Major League Wrestling announced that they will be returning to Orlando, FL on December 7th.
They will be presenting Never Say Never, a follow-up to last night’s MLW One Shot event. Tickets will go on sale on October 20th.
For more info on MLW Never Say Never visit their website HERE.
Carmella Owns Haters On Social Media
SmackDown Live superstar, and current Ms. Money In The Bank, Carmella took to Twitter to blast a chauvinistic article about the appearance of some female wrestlers, saying it’s easy “to call people unattractive from your moms basement.”
On the show’s annual Disney night Monday, the champion gymnast danced a “Moana”-themed contemporary routine to the Oscar-nominated song, “How Far I’ll Go” ― and singer Auli’i Cravalho was on hand to perform it live.
Biles and dance partner Sasha Farber’s performance was the second best of the night, according to the judges panel, who awarded the duo with a score of 38.
ExxonMobil’s operations here is the first major breach in Venezuela’s efforts to block investment in Guyana’s territory, a former senior diplomat has argued.
“All the criticisms of ExxonMobil, some of which are very valid, have not taken notice that the exploration for and discovery of oil, on the Stabroek Block is the first major breach in Venezuela’s efforts to block investment. That whole big development is having a major impact as a number of companies are now lining up to invest. Fifty years of obstruction is ending,” Cedric Joseph told the University of Guyana’s conversation on Law and Society, titled “Guyana’s Borders: Boundaries, Barriers, or Bridges,” which was held at the Theatre Guild on Thursday evening.
Joseph, a historian who has held various posts in the Foreign Service, told those gathered that a policy to obstruct investment in Guyana is part of the Venezuelan strategy in relation to the border controversy…..
LONDON May 2 Aberdeen Asset Management reported on Tuesday a rise in first-half revenues, boosted by market and currency gains, while the pace of outflows from its funds slowed.
Revenues over the six months to the end of March rose 10.6 percent to 534.9 million pounds ($689.86 million), from 483.6 million pounds in the year earlier period, while underlying pretax profit rose 19.8 percent to 195.2 million pounds.
That helped underpin a dividend of 7.5 pence a share, unchanged from a year earlier.
Assets under management at the end of March were 308.1 billion pounds, from 312.1 billion pounds at the end of September, although net client outflows were heaviest in the first quarter, at 10.5 billion pounds.
The British fund manager said its 11 billion pound tie-up with Standard Life is on track and is expected to complete in the fourth quarter of Aberdeen's financial year, which ends in September. ($1 = 0.7754 pounds) (Reporting by Simon Jessop; Editing by Rachel Armstrong)
The country's main cement manufacturer, CIMERWA, on Sunday remembered its 58 employees who were killed during the 1994 Genocide against the …
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NAPA, Calif. (CW Philly) — Snoop Dogg paid homage to his hit “Gin and Juice” by breaking the Guinness world record for mixing the world’s biggest cocktail.
The record was broken on the second day of the BottleRock Napa Valley festival on May 26, according to The Mercury News. Snoop received help from fellow hip-hop legend Warren G and “Top Chef.”
Besides breaking this record, Snoop Dogg also performed at the festival.
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An official from the Guinness organization was there to present the certification.
“The largest paradise cocktail was created by Snoop Dogg, Warren G, Michael Voltaggio, Kim Kaechele and Kendall Coleman (All USA) in Napa, California, USA on 26 May 2018,” the certificate read, according to The Mercury News.
At just over 5 feet tall and 3 feet wide, this record-breaking drink consisted of 145 gallons and required 180 bottles of Hendricks gin, plus juice donated by Whole Foods.
Scientists studying the brain have discovered that the organ operates on up to 11 different dimensions, creating multiverse-like structures that are “a world we had never imagined.” By using an advanced mathematical system, researchers were able to uncover architectural structures that appears when the brain has to process information, before they disintegrate into nothing. Their findings,…
We’re well into the fall season, which means you’ve probably missed more than a couple new shows before it was too late. To help you catch up, here are five...
The Hamilton Tool Library announced Friday on Facebook that it has closed.
The nonprofit library is no longer in operation, effective immediately, the posting on its site said.
"It is with heavy hearts and great disappointment that we reach out today with unfortunate news to our members, friends, and community," it began.
The closure is the result of financial problems.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Ssi Group Inc:
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It’s a first for the province: a plan by the government to maximize the role of social enterprises, citizen-led groups that provide jobs and fill social gaps in communities. NTV’s Danielle Barron reports.
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An ex-employee of a Livermore location of the high-end global fashion retailer Versace in a lawsuit alleged his boss instructed him to use a code word to alert his co-workers when a black person entered the store - without knowing the employee was himself African American. In the lawsuit seeking class-action status, filed Nov. 1 in Alameda County Superior Court, Christopher Sampino , 23, the plaintiff, claimed he was fired in early October after working at the Versace location at the San Francisco Premium Outlets on Livermore Outlets Drive for just two weeks.
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225‘s restaurant reviewer was once a frequent visitor to Magpie Cafe on Perkins Road. But busy life got in the way until a recent lunch outing.
For the uninitiated, Magpie is known for its coffee carefully sourced by owners Lina and James Jacobs from places like Columbia and Ethiopia. Our reviewer’s favorite is the cortado: a strong 4-ounce glass of roughly equal parts espresso and milk. Its flavor offers pleasant bitterness with whole milk to smooth it all out.
When Magpie has a crowd, the lunch items can sell out fast. Fortunately on our visit, all lunch items and a quiche from Magpie’s morning menu were still available. Read on to see what our reviewer thought of the restaurant during our visit.
MANAS explores lots of improvisational ground, ranging from extreme sideways expansions of sonic texture — with the guitar moving decisively outward while the drums explode in a parallel plane — to repetitive reflecto passages that curl up into a tight ball before achieving escape velocity.
Joined by electronica artist Robert Beatty and freeform rock from Lost Action.
Mysuru: Minister and NR Constituency Congress candidate Tanveer Sait’s assets has risen by Rs.4.94 crore in the past five years.
Tanveer Sait had declared assets worth Rs.5.08 crore in 2013 and now his assets has reached Rs.10.02 crore, an increase of Rs.4.94 in five years.
Tanveer Sait, a graduate, has property worth Rs.4.10 crore, his wife Sameena Banu has personal property worth Rs.3.68 crore and children Parvin Sait and Javed Sait totally own Rs.2.24 crore.
Tanveer Sait has declared that his family’s annual income is Rs.33.55 lakh.
His family owns movable property worth Rs.4.72 crore and immoveable property worth Rs.5.30 crore. Apart from having personal deposits in a few banks, Tanveer Sait owns a bike and a car totally worth Rs.16.76 lakh.
His wife Sameena Banu owns jewellery worth Rs.7.92 lakh, according to the declaration.
FORT MYERS, Fla. The man found guilty of producing and possessing child pornography of a missing Lee County girl will be sentenced in federal court Monday.
Jorge Guerrero was linked to the lewd images found on his cellphone of 10-year-old Diana Alvarez, who went missing more than one-year-ago. He faces a maximum sentence of 45 years in prison.
A court ruling prohibited prosecutors from mentioning Guerrero as a suspect in Diana’s disappearance during the trial. He’s never been formally charged.
There will be no deal offered to Guerrero in exchange for information Monday, Diana’s mother Rita Hernandez said Friday. Detectives believe he could provide incorrect information as to where Diana is, which could prolong the overall investigation.
However, Rita believes Guerrero knows Diana’s whereabouts.
“He plays dumb, but he knows where she is,” Hernandez said in Spanish.
She was asked to speak at the sentencing hearing, which is scheduled to begin at 10:30 a.m.
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A major route connecting Sheffield to Manchester has reopened following further snow fall.
Derbyshire County Council, who are responsible for the road, has been working around the clock to make the A57 Snake Pass safe to use.
A council spokesman said: "Please take care if using the routes as roadside snow could still blow onto the carriageway.
"Our farmer contractors are working to dig out isolated villages and hamlets which are still blocked by snow drifts.
"We gritted all secondary routes across the county earlier this afternoon and are now doing a full treatment of the primary network.
"No further snow is forecast. However, the Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for overnight ice on road surfaces as thawing snow runs across the carriageway as water. Motorists are advised to take extra care, even on treated surfaces."
MADISON, Wis. (AP)  A 24-year-old University of Wisconsin graduate student who was to receive her master's degree next month has been identified as the pedestrian killed when a car left the road Saturday night and drove onto a sidewalk in Madison, Wisconsin.
The Dane County Medical Examiner's Office said Monday that Wenxin "Wendy" Huai (wun shin hway) died from her injuries in the crash. UW-Madison Dean of Students Lori Berquam says Huai was from Beijing and had been on the Madison campus since 2015 studying economics. She also worked as a research assistant in the Traffic and Operations Safety Laboratory.
Berquam says Huai was slated to receive her master's degree in economics next month.
Madison police spokesman Joel DeSpain says the driver is a 32-year-old Madison man who remains hospitalized following the crash.
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(KPRC) Investigators in Harris County, Texas have recovered nearly $1 million worth of meth-laced lollipops.
Deputies were responding to a call Monday about a burglary to a home in Spring when they discovered the drugs.
Two suspects, Evonne Mick and David Salinas were caught leaving the residence and loading a vehicle with the drug-laced candy.
Deputies said the suspects couldn't even close their car door because there were so many drugs packed into the vehicle.
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The emergency department at Kings County Memorial Hospital in Montague is closed for most of the day Tuesday due to a "temporary lack of physician coverage," Health PEI said.
The emergency department will be closed from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, a written release said. It will be open again from 4-10 p.m.
Anyone with urgent medical needs should call 911 or seek emergency services at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Charlottetown if they have:
Discomfort or tightness in the chest.
Unusual shortness of breath.
Abdominal pain.
Prolonged, persistent headache or dizziness.
An injury that requires stitches or a broken bone.
A child with prolonged diarrhea or vomiting.
A baby under six months of age with a fever of 38 C or higher.
Health PEI suggests for non-urgent care, people visit their primary care provider or a walk-in clinic.
Islanders can also call 811 to speak with an experienced registered nurse for advice on any health concerns.
An Indian woman looks after her child at the Baba Raghav Das Hospital in Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh state of India on Monday. The chief minister of the state, a key ally of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was facing calls on Sunday for resignation after dozens of children died in the hospital that suffered oxygen shortages. Photo: CFP
A little more than a month ago, LeToya Luckett wrote a very personal post about her fears as a new wife and step-mother after walking down the aisle in December. But when we caught up with the singer at the NAACP Image Awards she was all smiles and worry free. In fact, she was gushing with joy as she explained the day she wrote about those newlywed worries was the day Letoya Luckett died and LeToya Luckett-Walker was born. And her husband Tommicus appears to feel the same.
Check out our interview with the husband and wife as they made their debut red carpet appearance together and see what they had to say about their God-ordained union.
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Well the weekend is upon us and it is kind of a mixed bag. Saturday looking like a cool day with a mix of sun and clouds.
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By Saturday night and Sunday morning however, rain starts to move in across the Southeast keeping temperatures cool, but not too cold, and keeping a pretty constant rain on Super Bowl party preps across the area.
Looks like it could be a pretty rainy day with up to 1″ of rain possible across Middle Georgia, but the heaviest rain looks to head out just in time for the kick off of the big game(that you can watch here on 41NBC)!
Have a great weekend! See ya on 41NBC after the special airing of “This Is Us”, which will follow the Super Bowl!
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Yesterday, Kurt Angle did a Q&A with fans on his Facebook page. Here are some of the highlights:
During their prime, who would win a Last Man Standing Match between Braun Strowman and Andre the Giant:
"That's comparing apples and oranges. Honestly? Braun. Andre was amazing in the ring, but Braun is incredibly athletic for his size. He's very explosive. I'd give the edge to Braun."
The Shield and Dean Ambrose returning:
"Yes, Shield will be back someday. Dean is healing nicely. He will be out for a bit, but knowing Dean, he will be back relatively fast. That's all I can say."
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If his Street Fight against Shane McMahon at King of the Ring 2001 was his greatest match:
"It was incredible. But it was what it was...a street fight. Me vs. Shawn Michaels [WrestleMania 21], Taker [No Way Out 2006], or Chris Benoit 2003 Royal Rumble are among my greats."
EC3 in WWE:
"He's coming! The kid's got a huge future in WWE."
Frank Rizzo, former theater critic for The Hartford Courant, will present a two-part multimedia lecture titled "Hamilton! The Musical" at The Mark Twain House & Museum, 351 Farmington Ave. in Hartford, on April 20 and 27. In the presentation, Rizzo will explain why the musical has become a phenomenon, partially deconstruct the musical work by Lin-Manuel Miranda and his collaborators and analyze how the show made history. Rizzo teaches a "Hamilton!" class for the University of Hartford's Presidents' College program and will teach a full undergraduate course next year at Quinnipiac University in Hamden.
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FREDERICTON -- New Brunswick's emergency measures organization says there is no more chance of ice jams on the St. John River this spring and the threat of flooding is on the decline.
Spokesman Robert Duguay says the Jemseg area is the only stretch on the river now above flood stage, but the water is not high enough to threaten roads or homes.
He says the weather forecast calls for precipitation for the rest of the week, but officials believe the river will be able to cope with the extra water.
In fact, he said water levels in the Fredericton area should decrease to about a metre below flood stage by Friday.
Over the weekend, one person was evacuated after an ice jam in the Bathurst area caused minor flooding on a residential street.
Duguay says water levels there have since subsided.
170212-N-CF105-070 ATLANTIC OCEAN (FEB. 12, 2017) Sailors assigned to USS James E. Williams’ (DDG 95) conduct a visit, board, search, and seizure exercise. James E. Williams is currently underway preparing for a scheduled deployment. (U.S Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Patrick Morrissey/Released)
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The Fredonia Hotel's grand opening is getting closer; job fairs - KXXV-TV News Channel 25 - Central Texas News and Weather for Waco, Temple, Killeen Managers are ready to fill over 100 positions. Job fairs slated for the last two Friday's of April.
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Here's how 3-on-3 basketball in Olympics will actually work Millennials aren’t just taking over the world. They’re taking over the Summer Olympics, too. In an effort to gain more interest from young people and in urban areas, the International...
BMX legend dead at 41 of apparent suicide GREENVILLE, N.C. — Police say veteran X Games biker Dave Mirra has died in North Carolina. He was 41. Greenville police said Thursday night that Mirra’s body was found earlier...
A Chinese teenager has died days after he was sent to an internet addiction treatment centre, reigniting criticism of these controversial institutions. The 18-year-old had allegedly sustained multiple injuries, and the centre's director and staff members have been held by police, according to reports.
The incident took place earlier this month in eastern Anhui province. China has seen a proliferation in so-called "boot camps" aimed at treating internet and gaming addictions. Some are known for their military-style discipline and have been criticised for overly harsh practices.
A foreign institutional investor Monday offloaded 1.41 per cent stake in Fortis Healthcare for over Rs 139 crore through an open market transaction.
As per the bulk deal data available with BSE, Standard Chartered Private Equity (Mauritius) III sold a total of 73,04,455 shares, amounting to 1.41 per cent stake, of Fortis Healthcare.
The shares of the company were sold at an average price of Rs 190.66 apiece, valuing the transaction at Rs 139.26 crore, according to the data.
The buyer(s) of the shares could not be ascertained immediately.
As of March quarter, Standard Chartered held 1,58,13,042 shares or 3.05 stake in Fortis Healthcare.
Shares of Fortis Healthcare ended the day at Rs 202.85 on BSE, up 9.29 per cent from the previous close.
Innisfil council has unanimously agreed to call in the integrity commissioner to investigate allegations of closed-session leaks.
But they aren’t cancelling in camera meetings while that investigation is underway.
Ward 7 Coun. Rob Nicol asked for the integrity investigation in a notice of motion.
He didn’t divulge his suspicions about who may have breached council’s code of conduct, but said he believes council decisions and votes cast were part of the information leaked.
COLLISION: A car smashed into the central reservation near Woking last night
A Nissan sports car smashed into the central reservation in Wisley, near Woking, Surrey, around 9.10pm yesterday.
The passenger, a man in his 20s, suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital – but the male driver fled the scene on foot.
The road was closed to vehicles from the A3 and the M25 while cops descended on the scene.
British Rowing's Go Rowing scheme aims to get people "out on the water as much as possible", while the Go Row Indoor programme looks to encourage people to use indoor rowing as part of their fitness regime.
Young people are encouraged to take up rowing through the Go Row scheme, which targets 11- to 18-year-olds, and has a series of levels which children and young adults can pass through, as a stepping stone to either competitive rowing, or just greater recreational participation.
Follow the link above, or contact your nearest club directly, to find out more.
We have a stretch of quiet weather setting up for the next several days. A few snow and rain showers for Wednesday, and then quiet weather emerges for a few days, with warming highs into the 40s by the weekend.
Forecast Details:
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, chance for snow showers. High: 30s
Thursday: Partly sunny, brisk and chilly. High: 25-35
Friday: Mostly sunny, cold. High: 25-30.
The Arizona Cardinals and Philadelphia Eagles are familiar opponents — not only historically, but also recently. It will be the 117th regular season meeting between the two teams. It will be the 120th if postseason games are included.
In terms of recency, it is the sixth time in the last seven years and the eighth time in the last 10 years they have played one another.
Regardless of what happens on Sunday, the Cardinals will lead the all-time series. They hold a 57-54-5 advantage since they first played in 1935.
Arizona has won the last two contests and five of the last six.
The last time they faced one another, the Cardinals clinched the NFC West in Week 15 of the 2015 season with a 40-17 win. That was also the game when Tyrann Mathieu tore his ACL.
Cardinals fans hope only the former is history that repeats itself.
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NEW YORK, April 13 An executive at the Turkish state-owned bank Halkbank on Thursday pleaded not guilty to involvement in a multi-year scheme to violate U.S. sanctions against Iran.
Mehmet Hakan Atilla, a deputy general manager at Halkbank, entered his plea through his lawyer at a hearing in Manhattan federal court.
U.S. prosecutors accused Atilla of conspiring with wealthy Turkish gold trader Reza Zarrab to conduct hundreds of millions of dollars of illegal transactions through U.S. banks on behalf of Iran's government and other entities in Iran. (Reporting by Nathan Layne in New York)
Jennifer Lopez threw her twins a superstar 10th birthday party in Las Vegas on Thursday night!
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The A-list entertainer celebrated daughter Emme and son Max with more than 30 guests at the Sugar Factory around 5 p.m. on Feb. 22, according to TMZ.
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The birthday bash reportedly lasted for four hours and included custom cakes for each child-- a red velvet Mario Bros. cake for Max and a chocolate sloth cake for Emme.
Guests also enjoyed virgin gummy worm goblets, a King Kong sundae with 24 scoops of ice cream topped with sparklers, dancing and games.
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J.Lo's ex-husband, singer Marc Anthony, did not attend the $7,500 party. Her current love Alex Rodriguez was also unable to enjoy the festivities, but Jennifer was a happy mama regardless.
The starlet reportedly left a $5,500 tip for the fabulous celebration.
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Another angle may be of particular interest to the court's newest member, Justice Neil Gorsuch: the question of how much of Congress' constitutional authority it can give away to the president. Under a longstanding constitutional principle, each branch of government must, in essence, stay in its constitutionally allocated lane; it can't escape or hand off the powers it has been given by the framers. The legislature, for example, can't punt to the president or the judiciary on its obligation to levy taxes and appropriate funds. This is known as the nondelegation doctrine: Each branch must fully own the responsibilities that the Constitution gives it.
NEW YORK (AP) Jordan Montgomery took a shutout into the seventh inning for his first major league win, Matt Holliday homered in his return to the lineup and the New York Yankees romped to their eighth consecutive victory by beating the Chicago White Sox 7-4 on Monday night.
Holliday put the Yankees ahead with a titanic three-run shot in a five-run third inning, and Aaron Judge added a two-run homer that chased Derek Holland (1-2) with the score 7-0 in the fifth. New York has rebounded from a 1-4 start with its longest winning streak since a 10-game run in June 2012.
Making his second career start, Montgomery (1-0) immediately found himself in a first-inning jam. But the 24-year-old lefty calmly pitched his way out of it by retiring cleanup hitter Jose Abreu and streaking Avisail Garcia with runners at second and third.
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Glyn Schofield will sit out the rest of the Golden Slipper carnival but has left Rosehill with a treble.
Schofield rode Multifacets and Peacock to win benchmark races on Saturday's program and claimed the Listed Sky High Stakes on Auvray.
The jockey was outed for careless riding in last Saturday's Group One Randwick Guineas which he won on Kementari.
He was unsuccessful in an appeal on Friday and misses next Saturday's Golden Slipper meeting featuring four other Group One races and the Tancred Stakes a week later.
"I'll be playing golf," Schofield said.
"It's nice to go out with three winners."
In his absence Brenton Avdulla has been booked to ride Kementari if he lines up against Winx in the George Ryder Stakes.
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SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – It was a chaotic scene Monday evening in the parking lot of Walgreens at Wise and Roselle road in Schaumburg.
One man was shot by a gunman who fled the scene.
A witness who lives across the street saw the man shot lying on the pavement.
The shooting took place around 5:30 p.m. according to Schaumburg police.
The victim was rushed to Advocate Lutheran General in Park Ridge in serious condition with a gunshot wound to the chest.
It appears the victim and the suspect knew each other and there is no danger to the public at this time, said Schaumburg police sergeant Christy Linhurst.
Investigators continue screening surveillance cameras at the Walgreens and neighboring businesses as they search for the gunman.
Detectives are also collecting evidence.
Police say it’s likely the gunman fled with another person.
They would not say to what extent if at all the victim is cooperating with the investigation.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Seven Stars Cloud Group Inc
* Seven Stars Cloud reports Q2 2017 results
* Q2 loss per share $0.06
* Q2 revenue $43.3 million versus $1.5 million
* Seven Stars Cloud Group Inc - ‍Reiterates FY revenue guidance of $300 million​
* Seven Stars Cloud Group Inc - ‍Announces 2 new joint ventures​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
ROME (AP) — A European border agency is launching a new Mediterranean Sea operation with a focus on detecting terror threats.
The Frontex agency says Joint Operation Themis starts Thursday in the central Mediterranean. Its vessels will still rescue migrants from human traffickers' boats but the operation will also involve "intelligence-gathering and other steps aimed at detecting foreign fighters and other terrorist threats at the external borders" of Europe.
Themis' operational area will span the waters off Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Turkey and Albania. The security component will also help Italy fight drug smuggling across the Adriatic Sea.
Frontex executive director Fabrice Leggeri said Themis will "better reflect the changing patterns of migration, as well as cross-border crime."
There has a recent uptick in African migrants trying to reach Spain across the Mediterranean.
YEREVAN, MAY 30, ARMENPRESS. After meetings in Georgia Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan hopes that the program of constructing a new road that will serve as an alternative to the Lars highway will kick off as soon as possible, ARMENPRESS reports Pashinyan told the reporters in Tbilisi that the issue was touched upon during his meetings.
“All issues have been discussed and we will continue to work in the directions of all the issues”, the PM said, adding that the agreements are signed. “I hope the project will kick off as soon as possible”, he said.
The PM also briefly summarized the meetings with the top leadership of Georgia. PM Pashinyan mentioned that in the person of the Prime Minister of Georgia, President of the parliament and President of Georgia he gained good friends. Pashinyan hoped that Armenian-Georgian relations will develop in line with that friendly atmosphere.
English –translator/editor: Tigran Sirekanyan
Spain’s government on Friday approved a decree that would make it easier for companies in Catalonia to move the location of their official registration out of the region, AP reports. The move will allow the relocation of Caixabank, Spain’s third largest bank by assets, before next week. Caixabank’s board is expected to discuss the issue later in the day. At least half a dozen companies, including the fifth-largest lender, Banco Sabadell, have reportedly relocated or agreed to do so. The moves, with no immediate effect on jobs or company assets, are seen as a blow to the government of Catalonia.
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A young hero was honored at the Statehouse Wednesday afternoon.
Five-year-old Gabriel DeJesus of Barre received the Governor's Citizen Action Award.
WCAX introduced you to the kindergartener a couple of weeks ago when he was spotted a fire in Barre.
Fire officials say his sharp eye helped stop the fire from spreading downtown.
Governor Phil Scott, R-Vermont, says we can all learn something from Gabriel.
"Gabriel showing wisdom much beyond his years spoke up that day. He knew something was wrong and took it upon himself to say something," said Scott.
Reporter Pricilla Liguori: What's it like to be a 5-year- old hero?
Gabriel: (Thumbs up.)
Gabriel was also given a tour of a fire truck as a thank you for speaking up about seeing smoke.
Scott says the boy's actions should remind Vermonters to step up when something is wrong.
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Gulf News readers have written in for Valentine’s Day and largely expressed that it’s not important to spend a lot on your partner to show you care. They also have said that we shouldn’t need a day to express our love – it can happen any day. Perhaps this is why poll respondents won’t be celebrating.
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PINE HILL, Ala. (AP) – Authorities say loggers have found a human skull in rural west Alabama.
Pine Hill Police Chief Nikisha Gailes say the workers found the skull in a wooded area of Wilcox County on Monday. Authorities then brought in search dogs which found additional bones.
WAKA-TV reports the remains are being sent to a laboratory in Montgomery for testing, but the police chief says the bones likely belong to an elderly man missing for more than six years. Gailes says George Mason hasn’t been seen since October 2010.
Pine Hill is located about 90 miles southwest of Montgomery.
It’s Groundhog Day, and that reminds us that it’s also the 25th anniversary of the Bill Murray movie of the same name. If you missed that classic film, Murray plays a weatherman assigned to cover the Groundhog Day festivities in Punxsutawney, PA. Through some kind of magical time warp, he get stuck repeating the same day over and over again.
In honor of the holiday and the film anniversary, here are our top 10 recipes on perpetual repeat. We never get tired of these dishes, and make them over and over and over …. we hope you will add some of them to your cooking routine.
BREAKING: Two Dallas Police Department officers and one civilian have been shot and critically wounded. The gunman shot the three people at a Home Depot and he ran into the woods. The Police Department sent a message out that said: “Please pray for our officers and their families.”
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OBSESSED: Hayley would love to star in Corrie like idol Michelle Keegan
The blonde model, 21, said: “I love Michelle. I’m obsessed with her. She is my girl crush. I’ve always followed her career.
“Michelle was just a normal girl working in Selfridges and she’s done so well for herself. Who knows? It could happen to me.
“I met her on the set of Our Girl. I had a little featured part in the show. She is so sweet and lovely.”
Big Boi, Biz Markie and nostalgia take over SXSW While SXSW Interactive may be about spotting what's next, the festival's closing party was about looking backwards.
Body rock: Biz Markie drops an unbelievable 140 pounds "Just A Friend" rapper has dropped 140 pounds since being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.
The Town of Trumbull will hold a free Eggstravaganza Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 31, at 11a.m. For ages 11 and under.
Meet the Easter Bunny. Bring your own basket. Food trucks will have food for purchase.
RSVP required by Monday, March 26, including the age of each participant to Mary: [email protected]; 250 maximum participants.
Trumbull Helps will be collecting for the Trumbull Food Pantry and are asking for donations of non-perishable items.
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Waterloo Regional police arrested a man Saturday after observing a disturbance during a St. Patrick’s Day event in Waterloo.
Police were called to an address on University Avenue West for reports of a robbery when they became aware of a disturbance between multiple people nearby.
Officers intervened and located a man holding a knife attempting to harm people gathered for a St. Patrick’s Day event.
Police arrested the man at gunpoint before anyone was injured.
The 19-year-old Markham man has been charged with possession of a dangerous weapon, carrying a concealed weapon, and assault with a weapon.
Peregrine Falcons which were seized during a warrant by Derbyshire Police in the Chesterfield area are being cared for by experts.
On the morning of Friday December 7, a Wildlife Act Warrant was carried out along with the National Wildlife Crime Unit and an Inspector from the Animal and Plant Health Agency.
A Derbyshire Police spokesman said: “We executed a warrant at a house in the Chesterfield area, supported by the Animal and Plant Health Agency.
“We seized several falcons, including Peregrine Falcons, which are now being cared for by an expert in this field.
“The investigation is ongoing into whether any crimes have been committed under the Wildlife and Countryside Act.”
Anyone with information about this, or wildlife crime, should call PC Emerson Buckingham on 101.
Who needs cable?
Apparently, not MLS expansion franchise LAFC, which former Lakers great Magic Johnson is one of 21 known investors.
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Los Angeles Football Club, which will kick off its inaugural season in early March, has inked a deal with YouTubeTV to air its games exclusively on the streaming service, according to Variety. The contract, the first of its kind involving an American pro sports team, will be music to the ears of cord-cutting fans of the beautiful game. Eighteen LAFC games will be included in the $35 monthly for YouTube TV subscribers in the Los Angeles area.
“When we talk about innovation, it goes beyond a traditional distribution deal and really looking at programming for LAFC fans both on and off the field,” YouTube TV and YouTube Originals Global Marketing Head Angela Courtin said. “We think it’s going to be groundbreaking.”
Here is a double trivet I made using my wife’s idea to hold 9″ x 13″ pans. It’s made with red oak and tiles from an outlet store. The tiles stand proud of the wood so it doesn’t get scorched. I added three coats of poly then buffed it.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Dongguan Winnerway Industrial Zone Co Ltd
* Says it will invest 50 million yuan to set up a wholly owned Guangdong-based investment firm
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March 28 Bharti Airtel Ltd:
* Says completes secondary sale of 10.3% stake in Bharti Infratel to consortium of KKR & Canada Pension Plan Investment Board
* Says proceeds to be primarily used to pare debt
* Says deal for over 61.94 billion rupees executed at INR 325 per share
* Says on closure of deal, co's equity holding in Bharti Infratel stands at 61.7 pct and that of KKR and CPPIB at 10.3 pct Source text: bit.ly/2osDErN Further company coverage:
Marlon Santos secures permanent Barcelona switch
Barcelona have confirmed the signing of defender Marlon Santos on a permanent three-year deal.
The 21-year-old had been on loan at the club from Fluminense in 2016-17 and, although he spent most of his time with the B team, he made three senior appearances under Luis Enrique.
The Brazilian had been linked with a possible move elsewhere but Barca have taken up their option on the player, who is now contracted to the Camp Nou club until 2020.
It has been reported in Spain that new head coach Ernesto Valverde has been suitably impressed with Marlon to consider keeping him in the first-team fold for next season, despite reports that Real Betis are interested in a loan deal.
The news is likely to increase speculation that Jeremy Mathieu's time at Camp Nou is coming to an end, however.
The France international, who will be 34 in October, has been linked with Greek Superleague champions Olympiacos.
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Fried foods are delicious. Fried foods will kill you. These are the laws of our cruel existence, and generally-speaking, there’s no avoiding them. But this Black & Decker air fryer uses convection to achieve fried-like crispiness using no oil at all. Are the results as delicious as the real thing? Probably not, but if you believe the reviews, it comes pretty damn close.
It's the first non-classical or jazz work to win the award.
Columbia University president Lee Bollinger presented the prize to Lamar calling the prize-winning album a "virtuosic song collection unified by its vernacular authenticity that offers affecting vignettes capturing the complexity of modern African-American life."
Lamar has been praised and lauded for his deep lyrical content, remarkable live performances, and his profound mix of hip-hop, spoken word, jazz, soul, funk, poetry and African sounds.
Watch Stolen From Hotel
Guernsey Police are seeking information after a watch was stolen from the St Pierre Park Hotel Health Suite.
The watch – a ‘Breitling Superocean Stealfish’, which is described as silver, with a dark blue face and a heavy weight wrist strap – went missing on Saturday 12th November, between 16.30 and 17.10.
It was last seen in the men’s changing rooms, in a shower cubicle.
Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to contact Police or Crimestoppers.
New Delhi: Gold prices fell by Rs85 to Rs29,165 per 10 grams at the bullion market on Thursday, tracking a weak trend overseas amid muted demand from local jewellers. However, silver held steady at Rs39,100 per kg on scattered enquiries from consuming industries.
Traders said apart from weak global cues, a fall in demand from local jewellers at domestic spot market mainly kept gold prices lower.
Globally, gold fell 0.47% to $1,260.10 an ounce in New York in Wednesday’s trade. In the national capital, gold of 99.9% and 99.5% purity declined further by Rs85 each to Rs29,165 and Rs 29,015 per 10 grams, respectively. The precious metal had lost Rs70 yesterday.
Sovereign, however, remained unaltered at Rs 24,400 per piece of eight grams. On the other hand, silver ready ruled flat at Rs 39,100 per kg, while weekly-based delivery edged up by Rs 15 to Rs 38,965 per kg. However, silver coins continued to be traded at previous level of Rs 72,000 for buying and Rs 73,000 for selling of 100 pieces.
Trump brushes dandruff from Macron's suit
US president brushes dandruff from Macron's suit during a visit to the Oval Office in the White House
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The Euro bounced in Asia after extension of two-day downleg from 1.0708 lower top found footstep at 1.0606 (55SMA) that so far holds. Overall picture remains bearish and favors fresh weakness after correction. Break below initial supports at 1.0606/1.0583 (55SMA / 50% of 1.0339/1.0827) would expose daily cloud base (1.0550) and Fibo 61.8% support at 1.0525 Broken Kijun-sen (1.0641) that now acts as initial resistance is under pressure, with upticks expected to be ideally capped under 1.0665 (Friday's high/falling 5SMA). Upper pivot lies at 1.0707 (20 SMA) and only firm break here would neutralize near-term bears.
Res: 1.0665; 1.0707; 1.0755; 1.0775
Sup: 1.0603; 1.0583; 1.0550; 1.0525
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OWENSBORO, Ky. (AP) — The International Bluegrass Music Museum has announced the lead acts for its annual ROMP Festival in western Kentucky.
A statement from the museum says Alison Krauss, Ricky Skaggs, Sam Bush and Doyle Lawson will highlight the annual four-day ROMP: Bluegrass Roots & Branches Festival in Owensboro next summer. Additional acts include Rhiannon Giddens, We Banjo 3 (Ireland), and Billy Strings. More performers will be announced in the spring.
Last year’s festival drew a record audience of more than 26,000 people. The largest crowd attended Saturday night for headline acts that included the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, The SteelDrivers and Keller Williams’ Grateful Grass.
The 2018 festival will be held June 27-30.
Thieves with armloads of stolen laptops and vacuum cleaners literally walked straight into the arms of police.It happened at a Costco in Seattle last week and it was caught on video.Officers responded to reports of shoplifting in progress. They arrested a woman who was sitting in a car pulled up to the store's emergency fire doors.Police say it was the getaway car.Officers were waiting when a man and a woman loaded down with stolen property kicked the doors open. The suspects tried to make a run for it but police nabbed them.Investigators say they had been spotted shoplifting from the store before.
“America First Policies, a pro-Trump nonprofit outfit … is starting a $3 million advertising campaign to bolster a dozen House Republicans who publicly backed the health-care proposal that has stalled on Capitol Hill,” the Washington Post reports.
REPAIRS at a riverside beauty spot in Benson that were due to begin on Monday could now cost £550 more than budgeted.
Steps down to the Rivermead recreation area have been closed for safety reasons by the parish council because the wooden uprights are rotting and the wood chippings have almost disappeared.
The council had agreed to pay a company called Azalea £1,945 to install sleeper steps with wood chipping infill but has now been told the work could cost up to £2,500 in order to include non-slip treatment of the steps.
April 5 American Vanguard Corp
* American Vanguard enters into agreement with Adama to acquire certain crop protection assets in the U.S.
* American Vanguard Corp - financial terms of agreement were not disclosed.
* American Vanguard - through unit entered agreement to acquire certain crop protection assets in U.S. From units of Adama Agricultural Solutions Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
This week, PPHS announced its top two students of the Class of 2017 as Emma Rice and Alexis Smith, respectively. Rice, ranked number one in her class, is from Point Pleasant and is the daughter of Jonna and Olin Rice.
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Starting next week, another option for easier access to basic healthcare in Quincy.
On Monday, Blessing Health Systems will open a second Convenient Care clinic. It'll be next to the pharmacy inside the Hy-Vee at 14th and Harrison.
The clinic will treat minor illnesses and injuries for people 18 months and older.
The clinic will be open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends. It'll be closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter.
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Four Vermont 4-H Club teens had an opportunity to compete at the National Youth Dairy Judging Contest, Nov. 5, in Kentucky. From left: Joseph Real, Maddie Nadeau, Isabel Hall, and Seth Carson.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. employment fell in September for the first time in seven years as Hurricanes Harvey and Irma left displaced workers temporarily unemployed and delayed hiring, the latest indication that the storms undercut economic activity in the third quarter.
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MILWAUKEE — The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is losing its three top men's basketball players after coach Pat Baldwin's first year.
The leading scorers this season, junior guards Brock Stull and Jeremiah Bell and sophomore forward Bryce Nze, have received releases in order to transfer and play elsewhere.
Five scholarship players have left the team in less than a month. Sophomore guards August Haas and Jeremy Johnson left the program in March.
Stull, Bell and Nze say they're leaving on good terms with Baldwin, but also admit program changes in recent years played a role in their departures. After the university fired coach Rob Jeters, his replacement, LaVall Jordan, left after one season when he was hired at Butler. The Panthers posted a 16-17 season in Baldwin's inaugural year.
Frankville, Antigonish County native Dennis Bonvie has been inducted into the Luzerne County Sports Hall of Fame in Luzerne, Pennsylvania. Bonvie was a
member of the American Hockey League’s Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins and was named to the team’s Hall of Fame in the 2013-2014 season. Bonvie suited up for eight AHL and six NHL teams during his career. He retired from professional hockey in 2008. He’s now a scout for the NHL’s Boston Bruins.
The presenter looked fabulous in a tight-fitting, mid-length red dress, which featured three-quarter length sleeves.
But it was her accessories which caught the attention of an eagle-eyed viewer who noted she had opted to wear two watches for the show.
The presenter sported a silver watch on her right arm and what appeared to be an Apple watch on her left arm.
The This Morning viewer took to social media to point out her awkward fashion gaffe, asking: "Why is Ruth wearing two watches? #ThisMorning."
It was Nilla's second trip to the event in Maryland's National Harbor, and the first time for Snehal. Both said they were honored to be ranked among the nation's top spellers.
To get there, they had to be among the 321 spellers who aced their onstage words during Tuesday's and Wednesday's competition. From that group, the organizers picked finalists who scored highest on a written exam.
Here are the words that they - and the rest of Ohio's spellers - landed in the competition's third round.
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Using the same expertise they've employed to build new organs for patients, scientists at Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine and colleagues have engineered micro hearts, lungs and livers that can potentially be used to test new drugs. By combining the micro-organs in a monitored system, the researchers aim to mimic how the human body responds to medications.
WASHINGTON, April 28 The U.S. National Security Agency has halted a form of surveillance that allowed it to collect digital communications of U.S. residents that mentioned a foreign intelligence target without a warrant, three sources told Reuters.
The decision to end the program, which collected messages sent or received internationally and which had been criticized by privacy advocates, was first reported by the New York Times.
(Reporting by Dustin Volz; Writing by Eric Beech; Editing by Tim Ahmann)
Canadians have been swindled out of than $1.7 million via scams involving cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin so far this year — more than double the amount during all of 2016.
The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre says that’s more than five times the amount people lost to these types of scams in 2015, which was roughly $284,000.
As Bitcoin becomes more popular with investors, sending the price above $17,000 (U.S.) mark last week, criminals appear to be increasingly turning to cryptocurrencies to extort payment from their victims as well.
These new figures come after police in Alberta, British Columbia and Ontario warned in recent months to beware of scams involving demands for a transfer of funds using Bitcoin.
RCMP in Langley, B.C., last month said a woman received a call from what she believed was her husband’s cellphone and someone posing as a police officer, asking for bail to secure her spouse’s release.
Yerevan/Mediamax/. According to Armenian Prime Minister’s recommendation regarding regulation of passenger transportation from Yerevan to Zvartnots Airport and back, Armenian Ministry of Transport organized a trial route that will start operating at 10am on June 14.
It will be a 24h service, with vehicles arriving every hour.
The route will begin at the outlined area nearby the fountains of the Republic Square. The buses and minibuses, serving the route, are equipped with air conditioning and fans.
Transport fee will make AMD 300 per person.
On the track, Quavo wonders if a girl he's met is "for keeps" or just a passing fling. In her lyrically graphic verse, Nicki makes it clear that she's the total package -- definitely for keeps.
"Pull off in that GT with some Seagram's Ginger Ale/ Tell that b- I'm Oprah, she couldn't even be Gail/ I'm Nicki, when will these girls ever see/ You will never be Nicki, and that's the real key-key." Listen to the explicit track here.
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Denver Broncos coach Gary Kubiak stands during the singing of the national anthem before the team's NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) -- Denver Broncos coach Gary Kubiak stepped down from his dream job on Monday because of health concerns, saying ''the demands of the job are no longer a good fit for me.''
Kubiak missed a week of work in October after suffering a complex migraine, his second health scare in three years.
Kubiak went 24-11, including a victory in Super Bowl 50, but a 9-7 finish this season kept the Broncos out of the playoffs.
General manager John Elway said he was saddened and disappointed in Kubiak's resignation, ''but I understand and respect Gary for doing what's right for him and his family.''
Elway now embarks on his third head coaching search in his six seasons as Broncos GM.
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BRIEF-Ninestar says stakes in three tech firms have been transferred to co
* Says 51 percent stake in three tech firms have been transferred to co respectively
Sam Burgess will take his place in the Rabbitohs 17 this weekend, successfully fighting a two-week ban for a shoulder charge on Canterbury’s Greg Eastwood.
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With carryover points, Burgess would have faced two weeks for the eighth minute shot on Eastwood regardless of if he unsuccessfully fought the charge or chose to cop it on the chin, so had nothing to lose in choosing to suit up and head to NRL HQ.
Robbie Rochow was named in the 18 jersey as cover.
In Burgess’ corner he had Nick Ghabar to fight his case for him, who – for those not in the habit of fighting charges at the NRL judiciary – is almost the equivalent of having Johnathan Thurston in an Origin side.
More to come.
WWE Payback
WWE confirmed the official theme song for the WWE Payback pay-per-view is “Born for Greatness” by Papa Roach. The track is included on the band’s upcoming album Crooked Teeth, which will be available in stores on May 19th.
WWE RAW
The following video features Braun Strowman meeting his match in Big Show after Strowman went on a tear and attacked the RAW roster. Big Show got involved and told Strowman to pick on someone his own size; the two will meet later tonight on RAW.
Jericho vs Joe
The following video features highlights from tonight’s match between Samoa Joe and Chris Jericho:
BARRINGTON, N.H. (AP) — New Hampshire officials are warning of the danger of brushfires after a landowner caused an eight-acre blaze that grew to three alarms.
Firefighters from about a half-dozen agencies were called in to douse the flames on Monday in Barrington. Barrington Fire Chief Rick Walker said firefighters encountered a slow-moving fire but reinforcements were needed as it quickly grew.
Warmer temperatures, dry conditions and high winds can be dangerous for burning, so landowners are encouraged to obtain a burn permit.
Officials say the landowner in Barrington did not have a permit. WMUR-TV reports that officials haven’t yet decided whether the man will be fined.
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Anton Goff doesn’t just want to make St. John’s great again. He wants to make the Queens school better than it ever was. “This isn’t just about returning to the...
April 20 China Jinmao Holdings Group Ltd :
* Shanghai Yin Hui entered into new Shanghai Yin Hui framework agreement with company and SIPG
* Shanghai Shipping agreed to provide entrustment loans to company and SIPG
* Unit and SIPG, entered into Shanghai Shipping framework agreement
* Shanghai Yin Hui framework agreement in order to revise maximum daily balance and interest rate of loans to be provided by Shanghai Yin Hui Source text: [bit.ly/2o728Lu] Further company coverage:
(Corrects dividend to T$127.5 million from T$94.6 million in third summary point after company corrects statement)
March 27 Copartner Technology Corp:
* Says it will use undistributed profit to pay cash dividends of T$ 1.11 per share to shareholders for 2016
* To use additional paid-in capital to distribute T$ 0.39 per share
* To pay cash dividend of T$127.5 million in total
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/9t8yRp
Further company coverage:
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(AP) - A plan to promote pet adoption during a Florida city's televised council meetings may have already gone to the dogs.
The Florida Times-Union reports that a 2-year-old pit bull mix named Elvis bit the ankle of a man who stepped on him Tuesday before the Jacksonville City Council meeting.
A Jacksonville Sheriff's Office report says an audience member told officers the 63-year-old man was barreling down a crowded aisle when he became tangled in the dog's leash and stepped on the animal. The man was taken to a nearby hospital for stitches.
Elvis was placed in a 10-day quarantine. Shelter workers call the bite an isolated incident, but his future adoption eligibility is undetermined.
It was the second meeting attended by city-shelter dogs wearing "Take Me Home" vests. Officials aren't sure whether the program will continue.
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Chargers rookie Mike Williams will not take the field until October, NFL.com reported.
Even though the wide receiver is recovering well from a herniated disc sustained last spring, the Chargers want to be careful with their top draft pick.
Williams has been seen sprinting on a treadmill, which indicates he is close to being 100 percent and won't need surgery.
For now, the Chargers will make sure Williams practices in September so he is in top shape for his October debut.
It's unclear how the roster will pan out. It hasn't been said if the Chargers will have Williams on the Physically Unable to Perform list.
Ultimately, that depends on how the rest of his recovery goes.
Changing from the normal end-of-season schedule, the Heat have told players - whether they're about to become free agents or not - that they're welcome to stick around and keep working over the coming weeks. So while Monday was the start of the traditional exit meetings with coach Erik Spoelstra and team officials, it wasn't a true parting of ways for the offseason.
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Ezekiel Elliott’s father says son’s legal team is ‘ready to fight’
The father of Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott looks to be fully supportive of his son’s efforts to fight his six-game suspension.
Stacy Elliott posted on Twitter Monday that his son’s legal team is “ready to fight,” even stating that Elliott was the victim of a “plot” and sharing a portion of an article that raises questions about the accuser’s reliability and truthfulness.
My son's legal team is ready to fight! Let's deal!!! You will know the set up and PLOT! pic.twitter.com/GSt7QTJehs — Ambassador Elliott (@stacy_elliott) August 14, 2017
It is now clear that the running back plans to exhaust all of his legal options in fighting a six-game suspension he feels is unjust, and has the backing of the organization and his family. It’s a move that could ultimately backfire, however.
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CHICAGO (AP) The U.S. women’s soccer team will host South Korea in a pair of exhibitions in October.
The teams will play Oct. 19 in New Orleans and meet three days later in Cary, North Carolina, the U.S. Soccer Federation said Monday.
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The U.S. previously announced friendlies against New Zealand on Sept. 15 at Commerce City, Colorado, and Sept. 19 at Cincinnati. There also are home-and-home exhibitions against Canada, on Nov. 9 at Vancouver, British Columbia, and Nov. 12 at a U.S. site not yet announced.
April 17 (Reuters) - Endeavour Mining Corp:
* Endeavour obtains further support from La Mancha through a private placement
* Endeavour Mining- largest shareholder La Mancha holding exercised anti-dilution right to re-increase stake from 28.1% to initial 29.9%
* Endeavour Mining Corp - exercised its anti-dilution right to re-increase its stake by means of a C$63.4 million private placement
* Endeavour Mining Corp- proceeds of placement intended to be used for potential development of Ity CIL project and co's long-term exploration program
* Endeavour Mining Corp - pursuant to placement, La Mancha will acquire 2.6 million common shares of Endeavour at C$24.62 per common share Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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WASHINGTON, March 19 (Reuters) - Volkswagen AG will announce on Monday that it plans to invest $340 million to build a new sport utility vehicle at its Chattanooga, Tennessee, plant in the United States as demand surges for larger vehicles, according to a person briefed on the announcement.
In 2017, VW Group of America Chief Executive Officer Hinrich Woebcken told reporters at the New York auto show that the automaker planned to build a five-seat SUV in Tennessee, but he declined to say when production would begin. (Reporting by David Shepardson, Editing by Rosalba O’Brien)
Fowler (knee) is "on pace to be available" shortly according to head coach Randy Carlyle.
The seventh-season Duck skated Monday for the first time since suffering the injury April 4 and would provide some offensive firepower to the Anaheim blueline upon returning. Fowler's 39 points were a team-best amongst defensemen for the 2016-17 regular season.
Kano Pillars blew the chance to go top of the NPFL after they could only force a 1-1 draw with Niger Tornadoes in a rescheduled game in Kano.
They thus remained in second place on 21 points from 13 matches, two points short of leaders Lobi Stars.
Andrew Ikefe stunned the Kano fans when he scored off a Babawo corner after just 19 minutes.
Pillars drew level nine minutes from time courtesy of a penalty goal by NPFL leading scorer Junior Lokosa.
It is his 11th goal of the campaign.
Andrew 'Beef Johnston came through qualifying at Walton Heath whilst Adam Scott narrowly made it through in Columbus, Ohio
Beef And Adam Scott Qualify For US Open, Westwood Misses Out
Andrew ‘Beef’ Johnston has qualified for the US Open for the third straight year, after finishing T1st at the Walton Heath sectional qualifying on Monday.
Johnston’s 65 and 69 left him on 10-under-par which fellow Englishman James Morrison matched with a pair of 67s.
Beef has made the cut in the last two US Opens.
Other notables to qualify from Walton Heath included Italian Open winner Thorbjorn Olesen, 2006 US Amateur champion Richie Ramsay and 2016 Amateur champion Scott Gregory.
There was a nine-man playoff for the final spot, with 14 places up for grabs.
Paul Waring came through the playoff to be the final man to qualify from Walton Heath.
NI Fire and Rescue Service were called to an explosion which was apparently caused by an aerosol.
Crews were called to the incident in the Toberhewny area of Lurgan at around 8pm on Saturday night.
The PSNI said: “No-one was injured in the incident and there was only minor damage caused to one room in the property.”
On their Facebook page, PSNI Craigavon said: “When they talk about “The Lynx Effect”, I’m pretty sure this isn’t what they meant.
“A small explosion and a window was blown out after an aerosol accidentally left on a stove which was then turned on.
“Thankfully, no one hurt,” said the PSNI.
“Please be careful at home. When dealing with gas, candles, lighters...indeed anything that can spark in any way, always check that it is safe to light anything before doing so.
“This could have been a lot worse, but thankfully isn’t.
“The fire is not being treated as deliberate at this time.”
Lexington Medical Heart Center is using a device the Watchman™ to reduce the risk of stroke in patients who have an irregular heart rhythm called atrial fibrillation that affects the heart’s ability to pump blood properly.
In these patients, blood can pool in the left atrial appendage and form a clot. The Watchman blocks the appendage to prevent clots.
For more information, visit LexMed.com/Heart
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Officers suspended for failing to investigate 911 call
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Police Department has suspended two officers who didn't get out of their patrol car to investigate a 911 call while a man lay dying outside a home.
Police say 44-year-old Robert Fason and another man were shot during an argument outside a Brooklyn bar on Saturday morning.
Fason fled from the scene and collapsed in front of a home.
A witness called 911 to report the injured man, but police say officers went to the scene and reported the call was unnecessary.
The witness called 911 again, and different officers found Fason dead.
NYPD Chief Rodney Harrison said Monday the initial officers have been suspended due to a lack of investigation.
Aloma Fason, the man's wife, tells WNBC-TV their family is considering legal action.
A prominent white nationalist website that promoted a Virginia rally that ended in deadly violence Saturday is losing its internet domain host.
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GoDaddy tweeted late Sunday night that it has given the Daily Stormer 24 hours to move its domain to another provider because the site has violated GoDaddy's terms of service.
GoDaddy spokesman Dan Race tells the New York Daily News that the Daily Stormer violated its terms of service by labeling a woman killed in an attack at the event in Charlottesville "fat" and "childless." Heather Heyer was killed Saturday when police say a man plowed his car into a group of demonstrators protesting the white nationalist rally.
Shortly after GoDaddy tweeted its decision, the site posted an article claiming it had been hacked and would be shut down.
MOSCOW (AP) -- Russia is hoping to recruit former world champion track cyclist Shane Perkins of Australia in a push for medals at the 2020 Olympics.
Perkins says in a Facebook statement that he ''will now be riding for Russia,'' alongside a picture of himself in Russian team gear. He adds that the ''Russian Cycling Federation has given me another opportunity to chase my dreams of Olympic representation in Tokyo 2020.''
However, Russia says the switch isn't yet complete.
RCF general secretary Yuri Kucheryavy tells Russia's R-Sport news agency that Perkins was training with Russia's sprinters recently and ''we're interested in him for the team sprint, where we need a third person,'' as well as the keirin, but ''we still need to sort everything out officially.''
Perkins has won two gold medals at the track world championships and Olympic individual sprint bronze in 2012.
Police: Boy, 12, shot nail into 7-year-old brother's chest
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Lincoln police say a 12-year-old boy shot a nail from a BB gun into the chest of his younger brother.
The Lincoln Journal Star reports that the 7-year-old was shot Sunday afternoon. Lincoln police spokeswoman Angela Sands said Monday that the nail struck near the boy's heart. She says his condition has stabilized at a Lincoln hospital.
The boys' names haven't been released.
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The two hotels are in the same building and share 6,500 square feet of meeting space, an outdoor swimming pool and fitness center. "The dual-branded Aloft and Element hotel development is a highly anticipated addition to the Dallas Love Field Airport Market and will help meet the accelerating demand for high-caliber lodging in this high-growth area," said Perry Molubhoy, CEO of Atlantic Hotels Group.
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Baku. 7 April. REPORT.AZ/ Israel has welcomed the U.S. attack on a Syrian air base saying "fully supports" President Trump's decision.
Report informs citing TASS, Israel's prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu said.
"Israel fully supports President Trump's decision. In both word and action Trump sent a strong and clear message that the use and spread of chemical weapons will not be tolerated", Israel's prime minister twitted.
According to Netanyahu, "Israel hopes that this message of resolve in the face of the Assad regime’s horrific actions will resonate not only in Damascus, but in Tehran, Pyongyang and elsewhere".
THESSALONIKI, Greece — Greek authorities have agreed to extradite to France the Georgian suspected head of an international crime ring specializing in robberies and burglaries.
Lasha Shushanashvili, 57, was among 14 people arrested, in coordination with France, in April in the northern city of Thessaloniki during a two-day operation involving more than 100 police officers.
A further 17 suspected members of the crime ring were arrested in France.
Shushanashvili’s lawyers said they would appeal to Greece’s supreme court against Wednesday’s extradition ruling by Thessaloniki judicial authorities.
Shushanashvili was first arrested in Greece in 2012, and sentenced to 14 years’ imprisonment for heading an international criminal ring allegedly involved in armed robberies and at least one contract killing.
In fewer than three years, he secured early release on health grounds.
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The Lions are in need of tight end depth after releasing Eric Ebron and losing Darren Fells in free agency.
To that end, Detroit hosted free agent tight end Logan Paulsen, Field Yates of ESPN reports. Brent Celek and Luke Willson already have visited.
Paulsen, 31, played 14 games last season, but the 49ers used him mostly as a run blocker and on special teams. He played 144 snaps on offense and 154 on special teams. Paulsen made no catches on only two targets.
He began his career with Washington in 2010 and spent 2016 with the Bears and 2017 with the 49ers. Paulsen has 82 career catches for 816 yards and six touchdowns.
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The plan, which proposed paved trails and new bridges to make Medway Valley more accessible to people with disabilities, was highly controversial.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Hemispherx Biopharma Inc:
* Hemispherx human safety study of intranasal Ampligen with influenza vaccine shows Ampligen was generally well-tolerated ‍​
* Hemispherx biopharma inc - has commenced full data analysis of an Intranasal human safety study of Ampligen plus Flumist known as AMP-600‍​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
There are four bowl games Monday, including two (the Outback and Sugar) involving SEC teams. Here’s a look at the other two bowls, both New Year’s Six matchups. Monday is a big day for the Big Ten, which has three teams in action. The league had a strong regular season, but it has not been […]
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President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko has congratulated the U.S. on Independence Day.
"USA is a true strategic partner of Ukraine. Happy Independence Day!" the presidential congratulatory message says posted on Facebook on Wednesday.
The U.S. Independence Day is the day of the adoption of the U.S. Declaration of Independence in 1776. It is celebrated on July 4.
Taipei (Taiwan News) -- Twitter user Jeff Wang took this photo of the 2017 Taipei Lantern Festival on Feb. 12 as he sketched a drawing of the site.
The Taipei Lantern Festival was held on the city's west side for the first time in its 20-year history from Feb. 4-12. The biggest and most popular event during the festival was the Ximen Lantern Festival Parade on the official day of the Lantern Festival Feb. 11, which attracted hundreds of thousands of visitors that day.
There was a 40% drop in the number of recorded suicides in Donegal last year compared to 2016.
According to CSO figures 392 people took their own lives nationally in 2017 – compared to 399 in 2016.
In Donegal, the fall was sharper, with 12 deaths through suicide recorded last year compared to 20 in 2016.
According to the CSO, there were 7.5 deaths by suicide per 100,000 people in Donegal in 2017, slightly below the national average of 8.2.
Conversely, in 2016, the Donegal figure was 12.4 deaths per 100,000, against a national figure of 8.4.
The vast majority of those who died by suicide were male. Last year in Donegal, 11 men and one woman died through suicide, while in 2016, 13 men and seven women took their own lives.
Samaritans Ireland says while the statistics show a welcome downward trend since 2015, more needs to be done in the area of suicide prevention.
President Donald Trump with Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price in the White House Oval Office. With prospects for repealing Obamacare in doubt, many say President Trump’s recent behavior has hurt rather than helped the repeal movement. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File) Pablo Martinez Monsivais AP
The American Civil Liberties Union says it will ask an Oklahoma court to review the case of a woman who was sentenced to 30 years in prison for failing to report that her boyfriend was abusing her children.
London's FTSE 250 index was down 0.5% to 19,676.22 in afternoon trade as investors keep a close eye on political developments in light of last week's hung parliament. Outsourcer Mitie was the standout gainer after it withheld its final dividend as it tumbled into losses, with the market impressed by the new management team's expectations of a quick return to growth in underlying profits this year.
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A Saudi-led coalition says rebels in Yemen have fired a missile at an Emirati ship, causing no damage but wounding one sailor.
A statement early Thursday carried by the state-run Saudi Press Agency said rebels fired on the ship as it left Mokha, a strategic Red Sea port.
Saudi-led forces began their war in Yemen in March 2015, battling Shiite rebels known as Houthis who hold the capital, Sanaa, with their allies.
Emirati ships have been targeted before in the conflict. The attack Wednesday also comes after an international naval coalition said it would increase its patrols of waters off Yemen over concerns about attacks on ships there.
Harvey Weinstein won't testify before the New York grand jury that's weighing whether to indict him on rape and other sex charges.
A statement issued through a spokesman Wednesday says Weinstein's lawyers decided there wasn't enough time to prepare him to testify. They say he learned the specific charges and the accusers' identities only after turning himself in Friday, with a deadline set for Wednesday afternoon to testify or not.
They say his request for more time was denied.
Prosecutors haven't immediately commented.
Weinstein faces rape and criminal sex act charges involving two women in New York. Dozens more women have accused him of sexual misconduct ranging from harassment to assault in various locales.
The 66-year-old former movie mogul has consistently denied all allegations of nonconsensual sex.
A 31-year-old man was arrested on Monday for threatening a 57-year-old restaurant manager in Kavala, northern Greece, with an air pistol over what he thought was an inflated bill.
Police confiscated the pistol and the case file of the Albanian national was to be submitted to a local prosecutor.
A story in the June 28 Oakville Beaver failed to include one of the two grandmothers groups involved in a fundraising effort.
Both the Oomamas and Bronte Grandmothers took part in the Halton-Peel Stride to Turn the Tide celebratory walk in downtown Oakville.
It was the conclusion to a campaign that saw 33 members of the two groups walk a combined 23,177 kilometres — 3,394 more than originally planned — and raise roughly $18,000 for the Stephen Lewis Foundation.
The Beaver regrets the omission.
With the depth of winter here, sometimes it gets hard to even leave the house.
But really, who needs to leave. Between shopping on Amazon (even if they aren’t setting up an HQ here), food deliveries, streaming TV services, newspaper delivery and e-editions of books and magazines, it’s a great time to be a winter hermit. Howard Hughes would love it!
Perhaps nothing pairs better with cold nights at home than what I call super sippers — port, brandy and sherry. Traditionally known as digestifs, here are a few that have impressed me.
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FILE PHOTO: Workers at the new Takeda pharma factory wait for the arrival of German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Oranienburg Thomson Reuters
(Reuters) - London-listed drugmaker Shire Plc and Japan's Takeda Pharmaceutical Co Ltd <4502.T> plan to announce a preliminary deal on Wednesday, after the latter sweetened its $62 billion acquisition offer, people familiar with the matter said.
Shire is also expected to agree to an extension of a Wednesday regulatory deadline that would allow Takeda to carry out more due diligence and firm up its bid, the sources said on Tuesday on condition of anonymity to discuss the confidential negotiations.
Takeda and Shire did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
(Reporting by Ben Martin in London and Carl O'Donnell in New York; Editing by Richard Chang)
Courtney Force, the winningest female driver in the NHRA's Funny Car Series, will drive the pace car for NASCAR's exhibition race Saturday night at Daytona International Speedway. Courtney Force and NASCAR? NHRA star will set pace in Clash Courtney Force, the winningest female driver in the NHRA's Funny Car Series, will drive the pace car for NASCAR's exhibition race Saturday night at Daytona International Speedway.
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April 13 Transcontinental Inc
* Transcontinental Inc divesting media assets in Atlantic Canada
* Transcontinental - announced sale of publication portfolio in Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador, New Brunswick to Saltwire Network
* Transcontinental - approximately 650 TC media employees in Atlantic Canada are part of transaction and will receive an offer from Saltwire Network Inc
* Transcontinental - Transcontinental remains owner of two plants, which are Transcontinental Halifax and Transcontinental Prince Edward Island
* Transcontinental - deal includes sale of 28 brands and web-related properties, four printing plants operated within its media sector Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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SAN DIEGO — Nobody was injured when an unlicensed teenage girl slammed her truck into a home in the Stockton neighborhood early Tuesday.
The crash occurred in the 400 block of 31st Street around 6 a.m.
Police say the girl hit the gas pedal instead of the brake.
It’s not yet known how much damage the house sustained or whether anyone was inside at the time of the crash.
NEW YORK, April 6 The Federal Reserve's bond holdings could drop to about $2.8 trillion by the end of 2021, the New York Fed said on Thursday in a projection that saw the portfolio reach a "normalized" state a bit earlier and with some $600 billion more assets than in a year-ago estimate.
The U.S. central bank currently has some $4.5 trillion in Treasury and mortgage bonds after three rounds of stimulative "quantitative easing" meant to boost investment and hiring in the wake of the financial crisis. The annual projection is based on published Fed and Wall Street forecasts of rates. (Reporting by Jonathan Spicer; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
SEATTLE – An Uber driver who was demanding money before returning a woman’s purse quickly changed his mind Sunday after a Seattle officer sent him a text and a selfie, police said.
The woman contacted officer Eric Michl on Capitol Hill around 2 a.m., saying she’d left her purse, wallet and ID in the Uber.
She was distraught because she was scheduled to fly home later that day, and worried she wouldn’t be able to without her identification, according to KCPQ. She said she had called the driver and offered to pay his fare if he brought her things back, but he refused and demanded more money.
Michl called the driver and left a voicemail. Then, he sent a text, telling the driver he could be arrested and his car could be impounded if he didn’t return the woman’s purse.
To prove he was a police officer, Michl also sent a selfie.
The driver quickly brought the woman’s purse back, saying he’d been busy taking other fares.
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Houston will finally embrace the nationwide food hall trend in 2018, courtesy of the three new properties that are set to open downtown this year.While many factors will contribute to the success or failure - parking, price, service, atmosphere, etc - the most important will be lining up high-quality vendors to lure diners.Score one for Finn Hall, the 20,000-square-foot food hall coming later this year to the Jones on Main at the JPMorgan Chase & Co. Building at 712 Main St.
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Cris Carter On Terrell Owens Diss I'll Take the High Road
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Cris Carter says he ain't holding a grudge against Terrell Owens over a pretty disrespectful comment the WR made last year ... telling TMZ Sports it's all water under the bridge.
T.O. made headlines back in 2016 when he was quoted saying Cris Carter "begged" his way into the Hall of Fame and suggested he'd never stoop to that level.
So, when we saw Cris out at Catch in L.A. Tuesday night we asked about the diss.
Cris not only takes the high road ... but also reminds us that whatever the tactic, HE'S IN THE HALL OF FAME!!!
Solid point.
The Los Angeles Fire Department battled and extinguished a two-story house fire on Friday night, Dec. 8. No injuries were reported.
The fire was first reported at approximately 10:08 p.m. at 2287 N. Mandeville Canyon Road, with heavy smoke showing from the second floor.
LAFD reported the fire knocked down at approximately 10:44 p.m. by 62 firefighters in 35 minutes. Firefighters battled flames on the second floor that extended through the roof. A helicopter was used for observation due to location in the brush area with no extension.
The cause of the fire is under investigation and the total loss is still being determined. The Skirball Fire is still burning nearby, but it is not clear if it is connected to this house fire.
Pat Reavy of the Deseret News is reporting that Sandy Police Chief Kevin Thacker has been fired for inappropriate touching of employees.
BREAKING: Sandy Police Chief Kevin Thacker fired for inappropriate touching of employees. — DNews Crime Team (@DNewsCrimeTeam) April 24, 2018
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If there’s one thing about today’s NBA that’s become painfully obvious, it’s that you have to have a Big Three—at minimum—to truly belong in the upper echelon of the league.
And as the math goes, you must have a killer tandem before you can grow to Big Three-and-beyond status.
Bleacher Report put 30 of its best basketball minds in charge of re-drafting the entire league, and if you missed the first installment of our five-part series, we've got you covered.
At this point, we know that LeBron James plus just about anybody equals a ridiculous duo. The question is: What strategy did his new team implement when selecting his running mate?
We also must ask: Should the league be more afraid of a Kyle Lowry-C.J. McCollum or John Wall-Markelle Fultz backcourt?
All 30 GMs are here to justify their first two picks and why their new dynamic duos are ready to compete.
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1st TSC Gives Back - from Oct. 1 until Nov. 15, 1st Theater Sustainment Command Soldiers collected canned food items for the Fort Knox Red Cross for distribution to families in need both on and off post this holiday season, and they also collected care package items such as hygiene kits, candy, and Suduko books for their Soldiers who are deployed to the Kuwait and other parts of southwest Asia.
NEW YORK (AP) - Graduate teaching and research assistants at Columbia University have walked off the job to try to pressure the university to recognize their decision to unionize.
The graduate students set up a picket line outside the main campus administration building Tuesday. They say their strike will last one week.
Teaching and research assistants at Columbia voted overwhelmingly in 2016 for representation by the United Auto Workers. The university said in January that it would not bargain with the graduate students.
Provost John Coatsworth said the university would instead ask a federal appeals court to rule on whether student assistants are workers with the right to collective bargaining.
Columbia administrators did not immediately comment on the strike.
The last day of classes at Columbia is April 30. Finals start May 4.
Bayless scored 15 points (6-8 FG, 3-5 3Pt) while adding three rebounds and three assists in 19 minutes during Friday's preseason loss to the Celtics.
The Sixers used a small-ball starting lineup and shot an impressive 45.2 percent (14-for-31) from beyond the arc as a result, with veterans Bayless and J.J. Redick leading the barrage. Bayless will likely come off the bench most nights when the regular season begins as first overall pick Markelle Fultz starts at point guard, but after playing in only three games last season due to injury, a reduced workload could help keep Bayless in the lineup and productive as a source of quick offense from the second unit.
Jon Principe, owner of Kenosha Tattoo Company, right, and tattoo artists Tyler Brown, left, and Carlos Cerda will open the shops doors this month. Jon Principe, owner of Kenosha Tattoo Company, right, and tattoo artists Tyler Brown, left, and Carlos Cerda will open the shops doors this month.
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Celebrate all things creepy and crawly at our annual Ick Fest at Overbrook. After Trick-or-Treating on the Farm, visit Heckscher WILD! to see our snakes, tarantulas, lizards, and other animals up close! Head to the Overbrook Nature Center to explore our slime table, make crafts featuring bats and spiders, pick up a copy of our Icky Scavenger Hunt and more! Members: Free | Non-Members: Free with gate admission. For more information, visit www.stamfordmuseum.org or call 203.977.6521.
* * * * Stamford Museum & Nature Center is dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of art, the natural and agricultural sciences, and history. The Museum is a vital cultural and educational resource for the community, and a focal point for family activity through exhibitions, educational programs and special events.
Joan Agee is the chief nursing officer at St. Luke’s new Nampa hospital
Dr. Joan Agee has been named chief nursing officer for the St. Luke’s hospital in Nampa that will open this autumn.
Agee most recently served as vice president of patient care services and chief nursing officer at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston.
Agee has a doctor of nursing practice degree in healthcare leadership from Gonzaga University, a master’s degree in nursing administration from Idaho State University, and a bachelor’s degree in nursing from University of Alaska. Agee serves as a board member for the Idaho Alliance of Nurse Leaders, is the Idaho state advocacy captain for the National COPD Foundation, and is a member of the American Nurses Association and the American College of Healthcare Executives.
The old Luck's Beans plant in Seagrove is in the process of getting a new owner. Sapona Plastics hopes to close on the sale by the end of February.
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Diamonds have generated a lot of money and loads of love stories. But diamonds have also launched wars and heartache.
Now, start-up companies are growing the sparkles in labs instead. De Beers is the largest diamond dealer in the jewelry box. It’s been around 130 years, you know the tagline, “diamonds are forever”. In the past it wasn’t very nice about “lab diamonds,” saying the real-deal, or nothing.
BUT folks worry about the ethical ramifications around mining diamonds, especially Millennials. So, The Hustle reports that De Beers now has a new company, called Lightbox Jewelry.
Guess what? They’ll now sell lab-grown diamonds (“oh, is that wild or farmed?”).
That company is supposedly coming to Oregon. We’ll keep our eye on it.
Barber has served as general manager of Paradise Irrigation District for over 12 years and will be leaving on April 21. His departure was made public at the end of March with the announcement that he had accepted a position outside of the district. On Friday, Cal Water announced Barber would fill the position of Oroville Local Manager Toni Ruggle, an Oroville native who has been with the company for 37 years.
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A West Virginia mom who reportedly claimed her 3-year-old daughter was abducted by sex traffickers was convicted in her murder.
Lena Marie Lunsford Conaway, 35, was found guilty Monday in Lewis County Circuit Court on charges stemming from the 2011 disappearance of her daughter, Aliayah Lunsford, The Exponent Telegram reported.
The jury convicted Conaway of child abuse resulting in injury and concealment of a dead body, murder of a child by parent by failure to provide necessities and death of a child by parent by child abuse.
Her two older daughters reportedly testified that she beat the little girl over the head with a board then put her body in a clothes hamper.
They claimed the mom disposed of Aliayah’s body in a shallow grave in the woods. The toddler’s remains were never found.
The jurors recommended Tuesday that the mom serve life in prison without the possibility of parole.
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Aviva PLC boosted its position in Mylan N.V. by 6.5% during the fourth quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The fund owned 296,714 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 17,995 shares during the period.
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A 12-year-old Glenwood Junior High School student was arrested on felony charges related to threats against the school, according to a police report.
A school resource officer was notified of the threat Friday morning, according to the report. A student reported hearing people talking on the bus about another student’s threat to “shoot up the school.”
The school resource officer, principal and a guidance counselor interviewed several students who told them the student in question posted threatening messages in a group chat on the app Instagram, and posted a photo of a gun and a photo referencing Nikolas Cruz, the teenager alleged to have killed 17 people at a Florida high school Feb. 14.
The student was arrested Friday on felony charges of inducing panic and tampering with evidence, police said.
Rebecca Ellen Simpson,71 of Sardinia passed away on Wednesday Dec 6 2017 . She was preceded in death by her husband Leonard. She is survived by 2 sons David (Carla) and Adam (Suzy) Simpson , 7 grand,12 great grandchildren, 1 bro Rusty Wagner, 6 sisters Luanna Dickson, Lisa Fiscus, Roxanne Miller, Debbie Kelly, Betty Jo Dickson & Pam Lohen. Memorial funeral services will be held Thursday Dec 14 2017, 12:00PM at the Sardinia Church of Christ visitation from 10:00 AM until time of service. Beam-Fender Funeral Home serving the Family.
Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines canceled 1,375 flights Dec. 8-9 as an early winter storm brought over two inches of snow to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), Delta’s largest hub.
Delta said the snowfall over the weekend nearly equaled the Atlanta region’s full-year average annual total of snow accumulation.
The storm, which had earlier impacted southeastern Texas and much of the US deep south, continued up the east coast Saturday Dec. 9, causing delays at airports in the mid-Atlantic, New York and Boston, which reverberated to domestic and international flights transiting through the affected airports. Aircraft de-icing requirements were enacted at the airports in the storm’s path all day Saturday.
Back in Atlanta, Delta said its operations at ATL fully stabilized Saturday. By Sunday Dec. 10, operations largely returned to normal at east coast airports as the storm moved on.
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Nath Bio-Genes share price jumped 6.7 percent to close at Rs 468.35 on Wednesday after the promoters' pledged shares released by ARCIL.
The promoters had pledged a part of their shareholding with a financial institution (ARCIL) as security for loans.
The company informed exchanges that the total loans outstanding have now been paid by promoters and the entire pledge has been released by ARCIL back to the promoters.
"Accordingly, there is no pledge of promoter shares with ARCIL," it said.
Kolkata, March 19 (IANS) Unknown miscreants vandalised a plaque with Jansangh founder Shyama Prasad Mookerjee’s name engraved on it in the Presidency University on Monday, officials said.
Mookerjee’s name, along with those of other icons, was engraved on the university’s bi-centennianl commemorative plaque.
On Monday morning, it was found that his name has been inked out.
The university has formed a five-member probe committee.
“Whoever has done it, will not be spared,” said Vice Chancellor Anuradha Lohia.
The state BJP has demanded stringent punishment for the perpetrators.
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(CNN) Flaky pastries, fine wine and fashionable people smoking lots of cigarettes: Fair or not, this has been a cultural image of France for decades.
But there are signs that smoking in France is losing its allure.
new study by the French Department of Public Health has found that one million daily smokers in the country quit the habit in the last year.
Authorities attribute the drop to recent anti-smoking measures and higher taxes on cigarettes.
"This historic decline proves to everyone that it is possible to fight against smoking through coherent and integrated actions," said François Bourdillon, the health department's director general, in the report released Monday.
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SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) - Chile's Supreme Court has approved a transgender person's request to change their name and registered gender without reassignment surgery.
Chile's judiciary announced Wednesday that the top court had decided to strike down an earlier ruling by an appeals court in the capital. The statement from the judiciary did not provide the person's name.
A bill that would give adults the right to change the gender listed on their official records has stalled in Congress. The measure is facing challenges from the Roman Catholic Church.
Conservative lawmakers say they would approve the bill as long as it excludes underage minors and teenagers.
Lorena Lorca, a law professor who led the case, said the ruling is historic because it adheres to international human rights principles that allow judges to make the change.
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Pompey had their play-off hopes dashed after suffering defeat to Charlton on Saturday.
However, it's still mathematically possible for the eighth-placed Blues to grab a top-six spot.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) - Minnesota assistant Joel Johnson has been named the head coach of the U.S. women's Under-18 team for the 2017-18 season.
USA Hockey announced Johnson's appointment Wednesday.
Johnson's staff includes associate coach Maura Crowell and assistant coach Courtney Kennedy. Crowell is the head coach at Minnesota-Duluth. Kennedy is the associate head coach at Boston College.
Johnson has led Team USA to three consecutive gold medals in the International Ice Hockey Federation Under-18 World Championships. He just finished his 12th year as a Minnesota assistant coach and currently holds the title of associate head coach for the powerhouse Gophers.
The U.S. will compete in the women's U18 series against Canada on Aug. 17-20 in Lake Placid, New York. The IIHF Under-18 Women's World Championship is expected to take place early next year.
Headlines about Estee Lauder Companies have been trending very positive this week, AlphaOne Sentiment reports. The research group, a subsidiary of Accern, identifies positive and negative press coverage by analyzing more than 20 million blog and news sources.
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Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn was jeered in the Commons as he responded to a statement from the Prime Minister on actions the Government is taking against Russia.
WWE chief brand officer Stephanie McMahon says UFC champion would be a perfect fit for their company with Ronda Rousey also tipped to make the switch.
WavEC Offshore Renewables’ Pico wave device installed in the Azores has suffered a partial collapse and been disconnected from the grid.
The research institute said the 400kW oscillating water column installed in 1999 on the island of Pico was damaged on 17 April.
Related Stories “All the necessary measures were taken to contain potential risks, the plant was disconnected from the network and security measures were taken,” said WavEC director Ana Brito e Melo.
The pilot project originally developed by Portuguese utilities EDA and EDP was transferred to WavEC in 2007.
The submerged elements of the device installed in a gully had suffered wear and tear and in February 2016 WavEC announced plans to close the plant.
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CEO of Lukoil company Vagit Alekperov talks to journalists at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum 2016 (SPIEF 2016) in St. Petersburg, Russia, June 17, 2016. REUTERS/Sergei Karpukhin
NOVO-OGARYOVO, Russia Russian's second biggest oil producer, Lukoil, has decided not to sell off its network of filling stations, Lukoil Chief Executive Vagit Alekperov said on Thursday at a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
"The retail business is in a crisis situation, oil refining and the retail business are under pressure from the new tax realities," Alekperov told Putin at their meeting, at the presidential residence outside Moscow.
"There was an idea to sell (Lukoil's retail business), the management did not agree. We are now optimizing our network."
(Reporting by Denis Pinchuk; Writing by Christian Lowe; Editing by Vladimir Soldatkin)
In this Sept. 12, 2014, file photo, Floyd Mayweather Jr. poses on the scale during a weigh in for a fight against Marcos Maidana in Las Vegas.
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One thing Nick Young has never lacked is confidence, that’s for sure. From his time in Washington, to Los Angeles and now in the Bay Area — young likes to shoot, from anywhere.
Not only that, he enjoys rubbing some salt in the wound of his opponents after draining big shots, which the Kings learned on Friday night.
Young drained a three-pointer in the second half of the game, dapped up a fan and then proceeded to shimmy in the direction of the Kings players to let them know about it.
Never change, Swaggy P pic.twitter.com/vshvbwoEbW — Sporting News (@sportingnews) February 3, 2018
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Today, the Governments of Belize and El Salvador signed a Memorandum of Understanding for Technical Cooperation in the Area of Security. The signing took place at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs office in Belize City. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Wilfred Elrington, signed on behalf of Belize, while Minister of Security and Justice, Mauricio Ramirez Landaverde, signed on behalf of the Republic of El Salvador. The purpose of the MOU is to strengthen cooperation between both countries aim at contributing to citizen security and public safety in the region. In this regard, both countries are expected to collaborate together in order to design, plan and coordinate the development of cooperation in common areas of interest relating to security.
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Four months after marijuana became legal in Massachusetts, people still are getting arrested for pot-related offenses, and police are refusing to give back confiscated drugs, according to court records and interviews with law enforcement officials. The voter-approved law allows adults 21 and older to possess up to an ounce of marijuana in public and up to 10 ounces at home, and to grow up to a dozen plants on their property.
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× 10 States Back Arkansas’ Court Fight Over Lawmaker Testimony
LITTLE ROCK (AP) — Ten states back Arkansas’ argument that legislators should not be forced to provide documents or testify regarding a state law that prevents cities and counties from banning discrimination against LGBT people.
The states on Tuesday asked to file a brief in support of Arkansas before the state Supreme Court, which last year halted efforts by the university city of Fayetteville and the American Civil Liberties Union to seek the documents and testimony from the two legislators who sponsored the 2015 law.
The states requesting to file the brief are Texas, Alabama, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Oklahoma and Kentucky.
The Arkansas Supreme Court struck down Fayetteville’s anti-discrimination ordinance last year, saying it violates the law. But justices didn’t rule on the constitutionality of the law itself.
The meeting was attended by the representatives of the ministries, agencies, departments and the emergency, crisis and disaster management team in the emirate.
The team reviewed the features of the general plan for crisis and disaster management at the level of the Emirate of Sharjah during the current year, and the role of all concerned departments in the implementation of the plans and response to the associated emergencies.
The meeting also discussed a number of issues related to enhancing cooperation between all parties that contribute to enhance security, stability and mitigating the effects of disasters and crises.
Australia’s deputy prime minister is the highest-ranking lawmaker so far to fall foul of an obscure constitutional rule stating that lawmakers must not owe allegiance to a foreign power.
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MOUNT ZION, Ill. (WAND) - A Mount Zion man is accused of using his basement to grow marijuana and cook cannabis hash oil.
Police raided the man's house on Oakcrest Court.
25 plants were seized along with 2,400 grams of cannabis and equipment used to extract hash oil.
The 30-year-old man, whose name has not yet been released, was jailed on preliminary felony charges of unlawful possession of cannabis plants and manufacturing equipment, unlawful possession with intent to deliver more than 2,000 grams of cannabis and unlawful possession of cannabis.
The man is due in court May 22.
Did you think Donald Trump's response to Charlottesville was too little too late?
Don't worry, you weren't alone!
According to a Gallup tracking poll on Monday, Drumpf's approval ratings have dropped to their lowest EVER, with only 34% saying they approve. Meanwhile his disapproval has naturally hit an all-time high at 61%.
Related: Trump Attacks Black Pharma CEO Who Resigned Over His Lame Response To White Nationalist Rally
Frankly, we are horrified that a third of the country is still on his side, but it's better than nothing.
And it's probably the only thing that will actually affect Trump, who cares more about ratings than racism, as Modern Family creator Danny Zuker hilariously pointed out on Twitter:
I once challenged @RealDonaldTrump's ratings & he tweeted me in 15 minutes. It took him 3 days to say the KKK is bad. Sorry, it's too late.
— Danny Zuker (@DannyZuker) August 14, 2017
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Snow and ice covered rural and back roads across the High Country Friday morning have closed public schools again today. This will be the twelfth day missed for area schools. As the Avery County School announcement said, “If the groundhog sees his shadow today, one can probably guess that he doesn’t have any kids!” Ray’s Weather says we should see sun later today but also notes that it won’t be in time for the Groundhog to see his shadow around these parts. But even without seeing his shadow Ray thinks an early end to winter this year has pretty low odds. Today stays cold and windy with more snow expected Saturday evening and again Sunday evening with us seeing 2”-5” of accumulations by Monday morning. The main roads are in good shape this morning but with snow flurries still causing snow coverage in some areas. See Ray’s Weather forecast here: RAY’S WEATHER
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ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta rapper Big Boi has given a puppy to a little girl who was paralyzed from the waist down after being shot while playing in a bounce house near the city earlier this year.
WSB-TV reports Big Boi, who’s one-half of the rap duo OutKast, presented Abriya Ellison on Thursday with the pup bred from his kennel business. Video shows Abriya cradling the dog, which she named King.
Big Boi, whose real name is Antwan Patton, tells the station that the dog is “something therapeutic” for Abriya. He says the girl is “definitely inspiring” and her story touched his heart. Patton also has agreed to pay off Abriya’s medical bills and renovate her bathroom to make it handicap accessible.
Abriya was 5 when she was shot outside Atlanta in April.
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County board members could decide to repeal the DuPage's nearly eight-year ban on video gambling machines. The county board's finance committee is planning to talk about the issue Tuesday.
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WASHINGTON (Sputnik) — Pro-Syrian government forces that attempted to move inside the deconfliction zone with Russia near al-Tanf are now gathered outside the area, US Secretary of Defense James Mattis stated on Wednesday.
"They have now hovered outside the deconfliction zone having learned the lesson that if they’d listened to the Russians, they would not have had to learn the hard way," Mattis said in a US Senate hearing.
The remaining All-Stars instruct athletes on how to prepare their particular signature dishes, but they can only issue verbal commands.
Zimmer has been scratched from Monday's Cactus League game due to groin tightness, T.J. Zuppe of The Athletic Cleveland reports.
The Indians are describing the issue as mild, so it appears that Zimmer's removal from the lineup was simply precautionary. With a scheduled off day Tuesday, the hope is that Zimmer will be back in action Wednesday after taking a pair of days to rest and recover. He should be considered day-to-day for the time being. In the meantime, Tyler Naquin entered the lineup in his place Monday.
One day when I was about five, thousands of spiders started spilling from the light above my bed. They were wispy things, but as they fell, arm in arm, they formed a diaphanous curtain that swept over everything – the ceiling, the walls, my skin. They burned with colour, and they hurt me. Just before I went blind – and just after I decided I was probably going mad – the world twisted apart at the seams. And it hurt me. At the seams.
About 8.5 million people suffer from migraine attacks in the UK. Of those, around one in five experience "aura": a gamut of symptoms that can include everything from vertigo to audio hallucinations. My attacks are preceded by radical mood swings and a hypersensitivity to light. (I have more sunglasses than Bono.) Small phrases repeat in my head.
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Fireworks in Allentown. PeepsFest for kids in Bethlehem. An early New year's Eve gathering at Crayola in Easton.
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For more than half a century, the civic association of Waveland has transformed the city into an Irish paradise every St. Patrick's Day.
As Dave Ryan reports, the mix of older St. Paddy's traditions, and newer South Mississippi parade routines, brings crowds from all over to this corner of Hancock County.
Alfreton Town have been handed an away draw in the next round of the Derbyshire Senior Cup competition.
After last Tuesday night’s 1-0 win over holders Matlock Town at the Impact Arena, the Reds will travel to New Mills AFC in the quarter-finals of the county contest — their first match at New Mills.
New Mills edged past Tideswell United on Tuesday 2-1 to set up the last-four tie, which is scheduled to be played around 7th January.
The Reds’ win over Matlock was their first home success in three months and their first clean sheet since August.
The winning goal came from Andre Johnson goal after 62 minutes as he was credited with chesting in a Marcus Marshall corner.
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The recipient will now be able to get her heart medicine thanks to our $600 gift.
April 10: Routed
Emergency starter Jerian Grant had 17 points and a career-high 11 assists on Monday night, and the Chicago Bulls routed the Orlando Magic 122-75 to move closer to a postseason berth.
The Bulls led by as many as 47 points in their largest margin of victory this season.
Evan Fournier and Nikola Vucevic each scored 14 points for the listless Magic, who shot 36 from the field in the first half and 34.5 overall.
Police: 18-year-old man stabbed to death in East Garfield Park
An 18-year-old man was stabbed to death Friday night in the East Garfield Park neighborhood on the West Side, according to Chicago Police.
He was found about 10 p.m. with multiple stab wounds to the upper body in the 3000 block of West Jackson, police said. He was pronounced dead on the scene.
The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office didn’t immediately confirm the death.
No one was in custody as Area North detectives investigated.
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MALIBU, Calif. — Miles Reynolds scored 22 points on 8-for-13 shooting to lead Pacific to an 81-72 win over Pepperdine on Saturday night.
Roberto Gallinat added 19 points and Lafayette Dorsey had 16 for Pacific, which shot 53 per cent from the field to pick up its first back-to-back road wins since joining the West Coast Conference. Jahlil Tripp had nine points, nine rebounds and eight assists for the Tigers (12-13, 7-5).
Tied at 62-all late in the second half, Gallinat hit a jumper to spark a 5-1 spurt and put Pacific on top for good. Pepperdine tightened the gap to 67-65 on two free throws by Darnell Dunn with 5:30 left, but the Waves got no closer.
Eric Cooper Jr. had 19 points for Pepperdine (4-20, 1-11), which has lost 14 of its last 15 games. Kameron Edwards added 16 points and Matthew Atewe had 14 for the Waves.
Swiss bank UBS sees profits rise, is confident on economy
GENEVA (AP) — Swiss bank UBS says its net profit rose 19 percent in the first quarter, saying "momentum is good" amid sharp upswings in wealth management and investment banking profits.
The Zurich-based bank said net income rose to 1.51 billion Swiss francs ($1.55 billion) in the first quarter, from 1.27 billion francs a year earlier and following a 2.34-billion-franc loss in the fourth quarter.
UBS said it remains confident about global growth prospects that could underpin markets, "even though geopolitical tensions and the rise of protectionism remain a threat to investor confidence."
The bank said its wealth management unit had record adjusted pre-tax profit in the Americas and Asia-Pacific. Asset management took in 27 billion francs in new money, reaching a decade-high of invested assets of 792 billion francs.
As the daughter of a World War II veteran and the wife of a Vietnam veteran, I would like to commend Brian Albrecht on his recent article concerning Rear Admiral Isaac Kidd, who was killed in the bombing of Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941: Rear Admiral Isaac Kidd died at Pearl Harbor but legacy dims in hometown
The excellent research of Jim Dubelko and the late Judge Raymond Pianka into the little known life of Clevelander Admiral Kidd was absorbing and, as well, a fitting tribute to this great man.
Mr. Albrecht's consistently splendid articles spotlighting our veterans are a living tribute of gratitude to these brave and courageous men and women who have served our country so well. Thank you, Mr. Albrecht.
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ASUNCION, Paraguay (AP) — Paraguay's President Horacio Cartes has suffered at least a temporary a setback in his effort to take up a Senate seat once his term ends in August.
Opponents both outside his own party and within it boycotted a congressional session on Wednesday. The lack of a quorum blocked a vote on his resignation request.
He needs to leave office by June 30 to be sworn in with other senators because Paraguay's constitution says he can't hold two offices at once.
Cartes couldn't seek re-election and the Senate seat would be a way to extend his political influence. Some experts argue it also might help block any possible prosecution on corruption allegations.
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Analysts say Cartes still has plenty of time before the deadline to win enough votes.
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police in Aberdeen are searching for two suspects who robbed an elderly woman by kidnapping her and forcing her to get money out from several banks and ATMs.
The Aberdeen Police Department reports this happened on Tuesday, when two male suspects kidnapped an elderly woman from the Walmart parking lot located in the 600 block of S. Philadelphia Blvd.
Police say the suspects threatened the woman, and then forced her to drive to several different banks and ATMs to withdraw money.
Once the money was withdrawn, the two suspects stole the money from the woman.
Investigators believe these two suspects are part of an “organized retail fraud group” that target the elderly.
Police released a photo of one of the suspects, and anyone with information on the identity of either of these suspects is asked to call Sgt. Thaddeus Tomlinson at (410) 272-2121.
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A customer deposited an unusual note of complaint in the feedback and complaint box at a reputable Bank in Lusaka. A customer deposited an unusual note of complaint in the feedback and complaint box at a reputable Bank in Lusaka.
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March 30 Ignyta Inc
* Ignyta announces peer-reviewed publication of activity of a TRK inhibitor in a primary brain tumor: successful treatment of glioneuronal tumor with pan-TRK, CNS-active inhibitor Entrectinib published in precision oncology
* Study found three NTRK fusions within cohort of 26 glioneuronal tumors
* 1 patient with NTRK1 fusion was treated with Entrectinib, resulting in 60 pct tumor regression, resolution of clinical symptoms
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April 6 Astrum Financial Holdings Ltd :
* Expected to record profit and total comprehensive income of approximately hk$16.0 million for three months ended 31 march 2017
* Expected results due to significant increase in revenue derived from placing and underwriting services
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Commuters using Sioux Area Metro (SAM) will see a new redesigned facility beginning Monday, November 6th.
The Downtown Bus Depot will reopen for services on Monday following a major reconstruction project.
The reconstruction of the Downtown Bus Depot included a new canopy with an aluminum-framed central skylight to provide daylight and improve the waiting environment. Platform improvements provide for primary walking surfaces below the canopy area and incorporate features such as visually impaired guided pathways, new bench seating, new bicycle storage racks and repair station, and refinished columns.
Cost of the project, including construction and engineering, was $2 million. A $1.1 million Federal Transit Administration grant helped pay for the project.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Great Elm Capital Corp
* Great Elm Capital Corp announces second quarter 2017 financial results; net investment income of $0.29 per share; board declares fourth quarter distribution of $0.25 per share ($0.083 per share per month)
* Great Elm Capital Corp - ‍net assets on June 30, 2017 were approximately $153.7 million; net asset value per share on June 30, 2017 was $13.29​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Judy Kay McGlothlin, 65, wife of Gary M. McGlothlin, died Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017, at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital.
Born Sept. 11, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Julius Estes and Catherine Lowry Carroll.
She was a former employee for the Kentucky State Department of Disability and was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church.
× The Beat Full Show (12/9/17): Stanton to the Bronx, what’s next on the Hot Stove?
Mark Carman and Harry Teinowitz bring you the Saturday edition of The Beat: Giancarlo Stanton is a Yankee as the Marlins’ desperate salary dump sets the stage for baseball’s winter meetings, Marlins TV analyst and former Cub Todd Hollandsworth joins the show to break down the state of affairs for Derek Jeter and company; ’tis the season for the college football coaching carousel and Carm talks about the big money being thrown around to Scott Frost and Jimbo Fisher; the guys give Chris Hine a send off as he prepares to leave the Tribune Blackhawks beat; a recent incident with LeBron James in the Cavs’ dressing room leads to a conversation on etiquette and media access to athletes, and more.
The activist hedge fund whose investment in Whole Foods Market Inc. catalyzed the natural grocer’s takeover by Amazon.com Inc. has taken a 2% stake in meal-kit maker Blue Apron Holdings Inc.
Jana Partners LLC disclosed the investment on Monday in a regulatory filing, sending Blue Apron shares up 5%. Representatives for Blue Apron and Jana...
A preliminary image from NASA's Digital Mapping Service shows the new rift in Greenland's Petermann glacier, directly beneath the NASA Operation Icebridge aircraft. NASA DMS photo by Gary Hoffmann The first photographs of a new and ominous crack in Greenland's enormous Petermann glacier were captured by a NASA airborne mission on Friday.
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× Cubs place relief pitcher Carl Edwards Jr. on the 10-day disabled list
PITTSBURGH – Just a few hours after getting some good news on Yu Darvish, the Cubs got some on the opposite end when it comes to one of the better relievers.
On Wednesday the Cubs placed pitcher Carl Edwards Jr. on the 10-day disabled list with right shoulder inflammation, effective today. Right-handed reliever Cory Mazzoni has been called up from Triple-A Iowa to take his place.
Edwards appeared in Tuesday night’s game against the Pirates before going on the disabled list, getting credit for a hold with a scoreless seventh inning in an 8-6 victory at PNC Park. It was his ninth hold of the year to go along with 40 strikeouts compared to 12 walks with a 2.88 ERA in 25 appearances.
Before going on the disabled list, Edwards had six-straight appearances without allowing a run while surrendering just four hits with eight strikeouts to just one walk.
A police officer who was attacked and knocked unconscious in a graveyard has been discharged from hospital.
Kent Police launched a manhunt after the male officer was assaulted in the grounds of St Laurence Church in Ramsgate just before 10pm on Friday.
Our officer who was assaulted in #Ramsgate last night is out of hospital. For further details, see here https://t.co/3tVToAoREX — Kent Police (UK) (@kent_police) February 3, 2018
He was taken to hospital for treatment but has since been discharged, a force spokesman said on Saturday afternoon.
The officer was taken to hospital for treatment but has since been discharged, a force spokesman said (PA)
Armed officers attended the scene after it was reported one of the people who carried out the attack had a gun. But no firearm was discharged, police said.
So far no-one has been arrested. Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.
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REFUGIO, Texas (AP) - A natural gas pipeline has exploded in South Texas, in a fiery display that lit up the sky and could be seen for miles.
Texas Department of Public Safety Sgt. Nathan Brandley says the explosion occurred early Wednesday near Refugio (ray-FYOO'-ee-oh), a rural community north of Corpus Christi, about 15 miles from the Texas Coast.
Brandley says no one was hurt and that there are no refineries or plants nearby.
He says it's too early to know what triggered the explosion.
Brandley says crews are working to close the line and extinguish the flames.
Mishaps with transmission lines are not uncommon. In the past two decades, the U.S. government has recorded more than 2,000 accidents on gas transmission lines across the country.
Manipur, July 4: The National Investigation has taken up the case relating to the huge seizure of arms and ammunition at Ukhrul in Manipur.
On May 5 2018, the Assam Rifles intercepted a white Maruti Gypsy near Lower Hungdung, which was moving from Ukhrul towards Imphal. While searching the vehicle, they recovered large quantities of weapons which included GSG-5 German rifles, Semi-automatic shotguns and 9mm pistols.
The personnel also recovered ammunition that was concealed in handbags. The inmates of the vehicle were arrested and charged with procurement and supply of arms to insurgent groups. The case was subsequently handed over to the NIA.
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“It soon became clear that it could not wait much longer,” the couple’s daughter told The Gelderlander [translated].
“The geriatrician determined that our mother was still mentally competent. However, if our father were to die, she could become completely disoriented, ending up in a nursing home.
“Something which she desperately did not want. Dying together was their deepest wish.”
Another daughter added: “They gave each other a big kiss and passed away confidently holding hands. According to their own wish.”
The Netherlands became the first country to legalise euthanasia in 2002, however it is rare for a couple to be euthanised together.
Dick Bosscher of the Dutch Association of Voluntarily Life Ending said: “It’s factually a coincidence when both people meet the demands for euthanasia at the same time.
One person is killed after driving off the road and into a creek. It happened on Vine Avenue, north of G36 in Washington County.
Troopers say the victim is 38-year-old Clint Norris, of Ainsworth. He was killed at the scene.
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BigBen
BigBen is finally ready to make his song with multiple award-winning Ghanaian musician, Bisa Kdei available to the public.
The song which he titles “Loving You” is of no doubt going to be one of the hottest jams music lovers will love to have on their playlist.
BigBen on this one delivers a very powerful message to strengthen the love life with our partners and as we all know, Bisa Kdei on a love song needs no introduction about that.
Bisa Kdei’s voice and lyrical dexterity have gotten so many of us in love with authentic high life music and we know for sure “Loving You” is one of the many songs that can never get old in our ears.
Management tells us the visuals is almost ready and will be available right after the audio is officially released.
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NEW YORK (AP) " Dick Clark Productions is hitting back against Mariah Carey's claim it sabotaged her live performance on its "New Year's Rockin' Eve" special.
Carey's disaster during the annual New Year's Eve special made international headlines: The superstar vocally stumbled through her short set in Times Square, failing to sing for most of it despite a pre-recorded track of her songs playing in the background.
Carey was visibly upset during the performance and afterward tweeted "(expletive) happens."
Carey representative Nicole Perna blames technical difficulties. In an interview with Billboard she said Dick Clark Productions hampered Carey's performance and "set her up to fail."
The production company calls such claims "absurd."
Jean Segura of the Arizona Diamondbacks makes a throw to first base for the third out of the second inning against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on September 27, 2016 in Washington, DC. Jean Segura of the Arizona Diamondbacks makes a throw to first base for the third out of the second inning against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on September 27, 2016 in Washington, DC.
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A minibus driver accused of engaging a schoolgirl in sexual activities found himself before City Magistrate, Judy Latchman on Friday.
Quincy Sealey aka “Cayenne” denied the allegation when he appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts.
The charge against him alleged that during the month of February, 2017 at Sheriff Street in Georgetown, he engaged in sexual activity with a child under the age of 16.
The facts of the case were not revealed to the Court. However, the defendant was granted bail in the sum of $200,000.
He is expected to return to Court on October 9, before the Chief Magistrate, Ann McLennan.
After the most successful quarter in company history, Tyson Foods, Inc. continues to shape a bright future as one of the world's largest food companies. Today, the company unveiled a proven, new enterprise leadership team to propel the company forward and accelerate growth.
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(CNN) Amid what it sees as an increase in unsafe behavior by the Russian military, the US military is concerned it might have to shoot down a Russian aircraft over Syria if the Russian plane is seen as a threat to US or coalition forces fighting ISIS.
"The greatest concern is that we could shoot down a Russian aircraft because its actions are seen as a threat to our air or ground forces," said Lt. Col. Damien Pickart, the spokesman for US Air Forces Central Command.
"As coalition leaders have repeatedly said, we're here to fight ISIS -- not the Russians or anyone else," he added.
The concern comes as the US military has accused Russia and Syrian regime aircraft of violating policies that were agreed to by the United States and Russia to prevent such accidents.
"We saw anywhere from six to eight incidents daily in late November, where Russian or Syrian aircraft crossed into our airspace on the east side of the Euphrates River," Pickart said.
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On Saturday, the Congo’s UN peacekeeping mission said Kamwina Nsapu had committed violent atrocities and used child soldiers and it also criticised the army for what it said was a disproportionate use of force against the militia fighters, who are typically only lightly armed.
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* Q1 earnings per share view $-0.02 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Dundee Precious Metals Inc says copper concentrate produced during Q1 of 2017 of 23,510 tonnes was 20% lower than corresponding period in 2016
* Dundee Precious Metals -Gold contained in copper and pyrite concentrate produced in Q1 of 2017 of 46,371 ounces was comparable to corresponding period in 2016
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The NYPD was put on alert Monday amid a multistate manhunt for the gunman accused of fatally shooting a Cleveland grandfather and then posting footage of the slaying on Facebook.
“Steven Stephens … is the suspect in a broadcasted murder that occurred in Cleveland, Ohio on April 16, 2017,” reads a flier distributed to NYPD officers. “Stephens is known to be armed and dangerous.
“He is believed to responsible for at least one murder, but claimed responsibility for multiple more that are unconfirmed.”
Residents in five states, including New York, have been told to look out for Stephens.
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A number of flights were delayed and cancelled at the Heathrow Airport in the United Kingdom over a heavy snowfall, the airport’s press service said in a statement.
“Heathrow Airport remains open. However, we regret that weather conditions across the UK are resulting in some passengers experiencing disruption to their travel arrangements.
“Airlines are responsible for ensuring their flights are fully de-iced before they are operated, and this is resulting in some delays and cancellations,” the airport management said.
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The press service also called on passengers to check status of flights before coming to the airport.
According to the BBC broadcaster the heavy snow also resulted in power cuts as well as disruption of rail and road travel across the United Kingdom.
Hundreds of schools will be closed on Monday.
The deepest snow (30 centimetres or 12 inches) has been registered in the village on Sennybridge, Wales.
This morning, in between working on the book, I popped down to People’s Park in Luton to discuss tree planting schemes. We talked about native trees, elm recovery, whether there was space to put in a community orchard and where it might go.
And it reminded me of the efforts to plant new forests in Iceland that I read about recently. The country is famous for its barren landscapes. It’s a favourite place to shoot car commercials or even as a stand-in for an alien planet. But the hills aren’t bare because it’s too cold for trees to grow. It’s the result of ancient deforestation.
When Iceland was first settled, people began to cut down the trees for firewood and building. Sheep grazing prevented them from growing back. The forests that had once covered 40% of the country dwindled to less than 1%.
And then, after a thousand years, Iceland began to put them back again.
Head of the Vatican Stage and the Catholic Church, Pope Francis has advocated a safe internet for the children of the world.
In a tweet on his handle @pontifex sent at12.30pm local time on Friday, October 6, the pontiff pleaded : “Let us ensure that the Internet is a safe and richly human place for children: a network that does not entrap them but helps them to grow.
The Pope’s call is part of the global awareness advocating safer world wide web for humanity especially the vulnerable and minors whose thoughts are mainly determined by others.
Barnette was scratched from Monday's spring game due to lower-back tightness, Levi Weaver of The Athletic Dallas reports.
Barnette was expected to start Monday's Cactus League contest against the Rockies before the injury cropped up. The severity of the issue remains unclear at this point, but more will hopefully be known following the conclusion of Monday's spring game. Consider him day-to-day for now.
An elephant was very lucky to escape from the jaws of a crocodile earlier this month.A herd of elephants are seen drinking from a watering hole at the Liwonde National Park in Malawi.As the elephants drink, a crocodile clamps down on the trunk of one of the elephants. For a few moments, the rest of the herd seems stunned as the elephant wrestles with the crocodile. Then, one of the larger elephants charges at the crocodile and knocks it back into the water as other elephants trumpet.Malawi-born Alexander Amuli M'betti Makanga filmed the encounter during a boating safari.
Eclipse at Furman
– This will be the first total solar eclipse in the continental U.S. in 38 years.
– This eclipse will be the most viewed in history!
– Come hang out with us at Furman University to witness this eclipse together.
– We will have moon pies for the first people to come by and see us. (while supplies last)
Activities:
– Streaming coverage from NASA
– Narration by Furman scientists beginning at 2:00 pm
– Educational activities from 12:00 – 1:45 pm
– Eclipse @ Furman viewing glasses (while supplies last)
When: Monday, August 21
Gates open at 11:30am, events start at 12:00 pm, seating inside the stadium begins at 1:15 pm, Eclipse Program starting at 2:00 pm.
Where: Furman University – Paladin Stadium, 3300 Poinsett Hwy, Greenville, SC 39613
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Joel Embiid had an interesting Valentine's Day.
The drama started early when reality TV star Olivia Pierson, featured on E!'s 'WAGs', posted a photo on Instagram with the 76ers big man, lying shirtless in bed next to her. She added a caption that made it pretty clear they were dating as she wished him a happy Valentine's Day.
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The photo got attention as no one knew the couple were dating. Many thought Embiid was still chasing after Rihanna or his unknown celebrity crush.
While Pierson appears to be under the belief they're dating, Embiid responded pretty strongly. He added a comment to her post saying, "Old news, I'm not trusting this process," and he also uploaded the photo to Instagram Stories with the hashtag "Fake News."
Both Pierson and Embiid deleted their posts, so who knows what's really going on here.
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Sure, Star Wars t-shirts and other wearable merch is cool. But Star Wars interior décor? Now that is how to get your collection on its A-game.
This five and a half foot tall LED lamp comes in the shape of either Darth Vader or Kylo Ren’s lightsaber, though word's still out on whether or not it can fight off Jedi.
The LED lights have adjustable brightness, controlled by a remote that works up to 20 feet away (the packaging says it’s battery controlled, but it’s obviously actually using the force.) The lamp can get impressively bright and make your room glow that beautiful, evil shade of red. Even those on the dark side don’t need to sit in the dark 24/7.
Malawi's director of parks and wildlife wins prestigious 2017 tusk award
Lilongwe, October 6, 2017: The Association of Environmental Journalists (AEJ) in Malawi has congratulated Department of National Parks and Wildlife …
RACINE, Wis. — A contractor demolishing a house in southeastern Wisconsin has retrieved a purple heart from the rubble.
Dan Macemon (MACE'-muhn) stopped demolition of the home last week after he saw a box fall from the attic. Macemon opened the box and found the Purple Heart given to Albert Weaver. The medal is awarded to those wounded or killed in combat.
Justin Turner told WISN-TV that his father had owned the property for more than 50 years and that the Purple Heart belonged to his uncle.
Turner says it's "amazing" that Macemon found the war medal in the debris, and that "it's going to mean a lot" to Weaver's family to have it returned.
Beazer Homes (BZH) has been named a 2017 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence Award winner for continued leadership in protecting our environment through superior energy efficiency achievements. Beazer’s accomplishments will be recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy in Washington, D.C. on April 26, 2017.
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A man has been arrested by Gardaí investigating the murder of Paul Gallagher.
The 29-year-old was arrested this evening and taken to Navan Garda Station.
He is expected to appear before a sitting of Meath District Court in Trim tomorrow morning where he will be charged in connection with the investigation.
The body of Paul Gallagher was discovered at Ballymacan, Collon, County Meath, on July 30 2014.
Gardaí are appealing for information.
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(CNN) — Meryl Streep is about to take on one of America’s most iconic stories — “Little Women.”
The Oscar winner has been cast as Aunt March in the screen adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s 1868 novel “Little Women,” according to the Los Angeles Times.
The story follows the lives of the four March sisters who are living in Massachusetts during the Civil War. Streep is in good company, Saoirse Ronan, Emma Stone, Florence Pugh and Timothée Chalamet are all reportedly set to star in the film.
Greta Gerwig, who made her much acclaimed directorial debut with “Lady Bird,” has signed on to direct.
There have been numerous film and television adaptations of Louisa May Alcott’s classic over the years. Most recently, a joint BBC and “Masterpiece Theater” production of “Little Women” debuted on PBS in May.
CNN has reached out to Streep for comment.
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TAIPEI May 3 Taiwan stocks rose on Wednesday, tracking other regional bourses higher, with Apple Inc suppliers including TSMC shrugging off a surprise dip in sales for the iPhone maker.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC), the world's top contract chipmaker and a major Apple supplier, climbed 0.5 percent.
Hon Hai Precision Industry, another major supplier, added 0.5 percent.
Apple reported a surprise fall in iPhone sales for its second quarter on Tuesday, indicating that customers may have held back purchases in anticipation of the 10th-anniversary edition of the company's most important product later this year.
As of 0135 GMT, the main TAIEX index rose 0.2 percent to 9,960.55, on track towards the 10,000-point milestone, which would be its highest intraday level in two years.
The electronics subindex rose 0.3 percent, while the financials subindex gained 0.2 percent.
The Taiwan dollar firmed T$0.075 to T$29.987 per U.S. dollar. (Reporting by Faith Hung; Editing by Biju Dwarakanath)
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Two people have appeared in court charged with attempted murder and weapons offences after an incident in Kirkcaldy at the weekend.
Mark Wilson and Leeanne Napier, both aged 35 and from Kirkcaldy, appeared in the town’s sheriff court yesterday.
They are charged with assault to severe injury, permanent disfigurement, and attempted murder.
Wilson is additionally charged with robbery, while Napier is also charged with assault to injury.
They were each charged in relation to the prohibition of carrying offensive weapons.
Neither made any plea, Wilson was remanded in custody, while Napier was released on bail.
They are set to appear in court at a later date.
It comes after a major incident in Kirkcaldy on Saturday afternoon, which saw a heavy police presence in the Gallatown area, while Miller Street was sealed off.
He also worked on 'All in the Family' and 'Who's the Boss?' and received an Emmy nomination for his work on a documentary about Siberia. Bernard "Bud" Wiser, a writer and producer on such shows as All in the Family , One Day at a Time and Who's the Boss? , has died.
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In this March 30, 2017, file photo provided by the Waterville Humane Society, an Alaskan husky named Dakota, who killed a neighbor's pug last year, sits in Waterville, Maine. Maine's conservation department is getting involved in the proposed pardoning of Dakota, saying the case could have implications for the state's animal welfare laws.
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OSP Investigates Fatal Accident
Mary Alice Reporting:
(Sandy Township, Ohio) The State Highway Patrol is investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash.
New Philadelphia Post Lt. Mark Glennon reports the accidents happened Wednesday afternoon around 12:30pm.
30-year-old Cole Hurst, of New Philadelphia, was traveling on a motor scooter north on State Route 800 when a car on Dover Zoar Road failed to yield to Hurst when trying to cross SR 800.
The 16-year-old male driver was unable to stop and struck the scooter.
Hurst was transported to Aultman Hospital and was pronounced deceased. Glennon notes that he was not wearing a helmet.
He adds the other driver was not injured in the on-going investigation.
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Mewsbrook House cares for those over the age of 45 years with dementia and mental ill health, specialising in diverse behaviour and that which can be challenging for loved ones. Residents are encouraged to be as independent as possible and individuality is respected. The Mewsbrook House team aim to develop life skills, encourage freedom of choice and promote residents' sense of self-worth.
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THREE RIVERS — Pete Leverentz, a resident of Fisher Lake, practices the art of chainsaw carving, a fast-growing form of art that combines the modern technology of the chainsaw, with the ancient art of woodcarving.
Chainsaw carving could be misconstrued as largely performance art because of the noise, sawdust and fast results, but artists like Leverentz produce stunning works of art in a fraction of the time it would take if conventional tools like mallets and gouges were used.
Leverentz owns 10 chainsaws and knows how to use them, but he’s not afraid to use smaller tools either.
“A big saw is used to take the tree down. It’s called ‘blocking’ or roughing out. Next I use a custom mid-sized ‘carving saw.’ Purists only use chain saws, but I have developed other tools, such as a grinder and as I work, I use progressively smaller tools,” he said.
Leverentz is semi-retired, and chainsaw carving has been his hobby of choice over the last 15 years.
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Asante Kotoko coach Zdravko Lugarusic claims Ghana football is on a downward spiral on his return to the country.
The Croat felt the standard of play and quality of football was higher during his first spell.
Zdravko handled King Faisal and AshantiGold before leaving and says football has stagnated.
''There is stagnation in the level of football in Ghana,'' Lugarusic told sportscrusader in an interview.
''We used to dominate in Africa and world football, but it is not like it used to be.
''When I was here as a coach for the first time, the U-20 won the world cup, because the standard of football was very high but it is not like that these days. We are now struggling.
''I want to see the new generation rebuild the lost image.''
Story by Ghana/Joy Sports
Report: Jerry West To Leave Warriors For Adviser Role With Clippers He's largely credited for helping put the showtime Lakers together, forming the Kobe-Shaq duo, and has been a very important advisor to the Warriors.
Clippers May Get Out From Shadow Of Lakers With Arena Of Their OwnThe arena would be located directly across the street from the new football stadium being built for the Rams and Chargers.
CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. — The Long Island Ducks and Bridgeport Bluefish tried some radical speedup rules Saturday in an exhibition of the independent Atlantic League. Batters were awarded walks when...
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COLUMBUS — State Representative Craig Riedel (R-Defiance) has announced that the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is now accepting applications for its 2017 School Bus Rebate Program.
The EPA is offering up to $20,000 in grant money per vehicle to replace older school buses and up to $6,000 per vehicle for retrofits. New and retrofitted vehicles will help reduce harmful exhaust emission, improving the health of students and the community.
“This federal school bus rebate program is a great opportunity for schools in northwest Ohio to find the additional funds needed to improve their buses,” Riedel said. “It is one way that our schools can adequately work towards funding school bus transportation in the state.”
School districts, municipalities, or private entities that operate school buses through a contract may apply with the application form available at www.epa.gov/cleandiesel/clean-diesel-rebates. The application period is open until 4 p.m. Tuesday, November 14.
Irishman and world's 'largest facilitator of child pornography' to make last-ditch legal bid to halt extradition to US An Irishman described by the FBI as the world's 'largest facilitator of child pornography' will make a last-ditch legal bid later this month aimed at halting his extradition to the United States.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve is imposing more penalties on Wells Fargo, freezing the bank’s growth until it can prove it has improved its internal controls.
In addition, the San Francisco-based bank agreed to replace three board members by April and a fourth by the end of this year.
The new penalties were announced late Friday on Fed Chair Janet Yellen’s last day at the central bank.
In a statement, she said that the Fed “cannot tolerate pervasive and persistent misconduct at any bank.”
Wells Fargo has admitted that employees opened more than 3 million fake accounts in order to meet sales quotas. It ended up paying $185 million to regulators and settled a class-action suit for $142 million.
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It's a '60s pop thing at the Palace Theatre this week. The Happy Together Tour, featuring Mark Volman and Howard Kaylan from 1960s hitmakers the Turtles, is coming to town with a bunch of friends who have more than a few hits between them.
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The provincial cabinet is now considering a report that recommends British Columbians vote on two things during this fall’s electoral reform referendum. Keith Baldrey has the details.
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Scott Walker is praising legislation Congress is expected to vote on that would open the door to the state’s drug testing recipients of unemployment benefits.
Walker and the governors of Texas, Utah and Mississippi sent a letter last week to House Ways and Means Committee Chair Kevin Brady in support of a measure that would remove limits put in place under President Barack Obama.
Walker said in a news release Tuesday that he applauds leadership for scheduling a vote to grant states more options. He says requiring drug testing for people on public assistance is a central component of his welfare-reform plans.
Walker appealed directly to President Donald Trump in a letter from December, urging him to return power to state by eliminating federal restrictions.
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A concrete pump toppled over in a Sliema residential road on Saturday, coming to rest against houses on the opposite side of the street.
The Bonavita Street mishap happened at around 1.20pm, police confirmed.
The toppled piece of machinery damaging stonework on buildings and came dangerously close to knocking electricity cables. As it rested on its side, copious amounts of concrete poured out onto the road, mixing with rainwater and streaming down the street.
As curious residents emerged from their homes to look into the commotion, police officers arrived on site. Nobody is believed to have been injured in the incident.
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TOKYO, April 28 Sony Corp said on Friday it expects operating profit to rise 73.2 percent in the financial year through March 2018 as its cash-cow image sensor business recovers from earthquake damage that had suspended a key plant in southern Japan.
Sony forecasts operating profit to rise to 500 billion yen ($4.50 billion) from 288.7 billion yen a year prior, when earnings were roughly in line with a revised estimate announced earlier this month.
The outlook compared with the 510.58 billion yen average of 27 analyst estimates compiled by Thomson Reuters.
If achieved, it would be the highest profit since its peak, of 525.7 billion, set in the year through March 1998, on strong sales of consumer electronics and a boost from box-office hit "Man in Black" as well as the popularity of the first PlayStation. ($1 = 111.1600 yen) (Reporting by Makiko Yamazaki; Editing by Christopher Cushing)
Story highlights Britney Spears spent New Year's Eve with beau, Sam Asghari
Asghari is a male model, personal trainer and is the leading man in Spears' latest music video, 'Slumber Party'
(CNN) Britney Spears appears to be spending quite a bit of time with a new man.
His name is Sam Asghari and he co-stars with Spears in the video to her latest single, "Slumber Party."
Here are five things to know about Asghari:
He's really into fitness
Asghari works as trainer for Royal Personal Training...and he's constantly posting pics after breaking a sweat.
BARCELONA Lionel Messi’s double strike helped Barcelona scrape a 3-2 victory over Real Sociedad on Saturday to keep up the pressure on La Liga leaders Real Madrid.
The Argentine scored twice and set up a third for Paco Alcacer as Barcelona saw off their Basque opponents, who pressed them until the end of a nervy encounter.
After Real Madrid’s last-gasp victory over Sporting Gijon earlier in the day the Catalans’ win takes them three points behind Los Blancos, having played one match more, ahead of next Sunday’s Clasico.
Messi put Barcelona ahead with a low drive and doubled the lead with a tap-in, but Sociedad hit back when Inigo Martinez’s shot bounced off Samuel Umtiti into the Barcelona net.
Alcacer extended the Catalans’ advantage before Xabi Prieto reduced the deficit to 3-2 just before halftime, while the second half stayed goalless despite pressure from the visitors.
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Rapper Meek Mill is back in a Philadelphia courtroom, hoping to get his appeal moved to a different judge and get a new trial.
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ordered Mill’s release from prison last month where he was serving a two- to four-year sentence on a probation violation related to a decade-old gun and drug conviction.
A team of lawyers and public relations consultants had waged an all-out battle to get him freed on bail.
Mill’s lawyers will ask Tuesday that Judge Genece Brinkley be removed from his case. They allege she’s been waging a vendetta against the rapper, including sending him to prison for the probation violations.
She has strongly defended her impartiality.
Prosecutors say they believe Mill should get a new trial because of questions raised about the credibility of his arresting officer.
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Staff at Naas Hospital are organising a fundraiser for the child of a colleague who spent over a year in hospital.
Little Jack Ryan was born on August 9, 2016, with exomphalos, a condition which occurs when organs grow outside the body. His lungs did not develop, which resulted in him having a tracheostomy, to create an opening through his neck into his windpipe and curvature of the spine.
The fundraiser Sing for Jack features the Dublin Gospel Choir and the Kilcullen Gospel Choir and it takes place at Cill Mhuire Church, Newbridge, on Friday February 9 at 7.30pm. Tickets (€15) are available from (431121) or by texting Ann(087 6507973).
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Authorities are awaiting autopsy results to determine what caused the death of a transgender woman who was in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Federal authorities say the 33-year-old woman from Honduras died early Friday at an Albuquerque hospital, where she was admitted after showing symptoms of pneumonia, dehydration and complications associated with HIV.
The woman was identified by activists as Roxana Hernandez. They say she was part of a caravan of Central American migrants that travelled to the U.S. border through Mexico.
Federal authorities listed her name as Jeffry Hernandez and said she was first detained May 13 in San Diego. She was later transferred to El Paso, Texas, and then to a detention centre in western New Mexico where she was housed in the transgender unit.
[India], July 4 (ANI): The counseling for admission in Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow University was closed on Wednesday until further orders after over a dozen of faculty members were attacked by unknown miscreants inside the campus premises.
The protesters apparently were Samajwadi Party workers demanding various changes in the admission procedure.
Dean Student Welfare and Proctor were among the faculty members, who got injured during the attack.
"All the students who are protesting do not belong to our university. Also, none of our students had anything to do with what happened today. This has been happening for the past three days. It has happened because of the carelessness of the district administration," said Surendra Pratap Singh, Vice Chancellor, Lucknow University.
Following the incident, police arrested few of the protestors. The university has been closed for now until actions are taken against those, who attacked the faculty members, VC said. (ANI)
A Mississauga man is one of four people facing 97 charges following a shooting while police were in an area investigating gun violence.
The wild incident unfolded around 2:40 p.m. Monday, May 28 in the Regent Park area of Toronto.
Toronto Police said a plainclothes officer was in the Parliament and Dundas streets area “as part of proactive efforts to investigate and respond to gun violence in the Regent Park area.”
Avehicle with four occupants was seen and it appeared as though the occupants “wore clothing that was perceived to be an attempt to disguise identity.”
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Israeli occupation forces (IOF) on Wednesday overnight launched a wide raid and arrest campaign in different parts of the West Bank and Jerusalem occupied, more than 17 citizens.
According to local sources, Israeli police arrested at least nine youths from the town of Al-Isawiya north of Jerusalem, and another youth from the Mount of Olives.
In Bil’in town west of Ramallah, Israeli soldiers arrested three youths.
Meanwhile, IOF raided 58 homes in the Hebron governorate, including the homes of former prisoners, and handed out threats and summons to go to the Israeli intelligence,
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A man who walked into a District of Columbia pizza restaurant with an assault rifle, intent on investigating internet rumors dubbed "pizzagate," is apologizing and saying he realizes now "just how foolish and reckless" he was.
Edgar Madison Welch made the statements in a letter submitted to a judge Tuesday ahead of his sentencing set for June 22. In a court document, Welch's attorney asks he be sentenced to 1 ½ years in prison.
In a separate document, prosecutors say he should spend 4 ½ years in prison.
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BRUSSELS The head of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker said on Wednesday he has noted that British Prime Minister Theresa May was a "tough lady" but that he respected her and liked her as a person.
Juncker was asked by reporters to comment on remarks by May on Tuesday that she had been described by one of her colleagues "as a bloody difficult woman" and that Juncker would be the next person to find that out in the course of Brexit negotiations.
"I deeply respect the British prime minister, I like her as a person. I have noted that she is a tough lady, so this is not for the future, this is a real-time description," Juncker told reporters.
He also said talk of Britain walking out of negotiations on Britain leaving the EU was wrong.
"I think that (British Brexit minister) David Davies was not right when he was threatening that he would be ready to go out. My experience in politics always was that those who go out have to come back," he said.
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The winners have been announced of Banchory’s annual shop window competition.
Around 40 shops and businesses in the town and Crathes took part in the contest organised by Banchory Business Association. Competitors had to go round the various premises and try and spot the odd item on display in the window.
Winners were Alice Ferguson, first, Robbie Innes, runner-up, and Seren Bull, third. Pictured are Dick Taylor and Angela Muir, business association members, and Jill Critchley, centre, who made the draw.
Underneath that Subaru is the crushed remains of a Porsche Carrera. Image: Twitter/Australian Broadcasting Corporation
A hotel valet had a lucky escape but the luxury sports car he was trying to park did not.
Australian media say the valet drove the soft-top Porsche Carrera under another vehicle Thursday outside the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Sydney.
Emergency workers cut the driver out from the Porsche as a crowd watched.
Matthew Talbot, the hotel's director of sales and marketing, told the Australian Broadcasting Corp the valet was "embarrassed and a little bit shocked" but was OK.
The larger vehicle was propped up and its wheels were anchored while the vehicles were separated.
The black Porsche, its hood and front bumper crunched and dented, was then backed onto a tow truck.
Witness Jonathan Bayle said he thought a television show or movie was being shot.
The hotel said in a statement it was investigating.
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“Act like a safety hazard, get treated like a safety hazard.”
Recently in Sofia, Bulgaria, an idiot got what he deserved after he decided to light up a cigarette at a gas station and refused to put it out after being asked to do so.
CCTV footage shows the man gassing up while taking a smoke. An employee off camera tells him to put it out, but the halfwit refuses. So what does he do? He puts it out himself – by grabbing a nearby fire extinguisher and dousing the cig, along with the smoker and his car, with foam!
The clip has since gone viral, with social media lauding the hero.
“I love how the smoker even up till the last moment (or so it seems) was like ‘no way man he’s just bluffing’ then BOOM!” said one Redditor.
Another added: “Act like a safety hazard, get treated like a safety hazard. Nobody cares how cool you are when you’re putting lives and property at risk.”
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Police in the Baltic Sea port city of Rostock said witnesses reported that the bird caused a short-circuit in a railway power line and fell to the ground in flames. The neighboring field then caught fire, and more than 50 firefighters were deployed to tackle the blaze on Tuesday evening.
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Productivity SA, the Department of Labour entity responsible for helping struggling companies reverse their fortunes, has found itself in a financial crisis that could force it to retrench staff.
The agency, whose mandate is to promote employment growth and productivity, says its turnaround solutions programme, the department’s flagship initiative for job retention, faces collapse should its cash crunch persist.
Staff have already approached the South African Parastatal and Tertiary Institutions Union (Saptu) amid indications that the entity will not be able to pay March salaries.
The financial crisis stems from the failure by the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF), which is a major financial contributor, to transfer R59m it had committed to Productivity SA.
This week the Department of Labour transferred R9.7m to help Productivity SA cover its operational costs.
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CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (AP) — Brenton Scott scored 20 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as Indiana State pulled away from Northern Iowa in the second half to take a 77-66 Missouri Valley Conference victory and snap a three-game losing streak on Saturday afternoon.
Scott knocked down three 3-pointers, giving him 257 career treys and leaving him 26 shy of the school record.
The Sycamores hit five 3-pointers in a row, the final two by Devin Thomas, to extend a one-point second-half lead, 45-44, into a 60-52 advantage.
Jordan Barnes contributed 13 points for Indiana State (11-13, 5-6).
Bennett Koch hit 8 of 11 from the free-throw line and finished with 16 points to lead Northern Iowa (11-13, 3-9), which dropped its third straight and fourth in its last five games. Klint Carlson added 14 points and Isaiah Brown contributed 10.
SCIO, N.Y. (WIVB) – A black bear was spotted near an Allegany school Friday morning.
Scio Central Schools went into lockout mode as a precaution around 9:45 a.m. Friday after the bear was spotted walking on the roadway in front of the school.
This video was taken by a student.
Principal Dawn Race said that no students or staff were in danger.
The DEC was also notified.
President Donald Trump said Tuesday he does not think his choice to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs should stay in the confirmation process.
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The Gambian Government will on Monday 14th August 2017, sign a 13 million Euros Project document with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) at the Office of the Vice President, State House in Banjul.
The four-year European Union (EU) funded project entitled ‘‘Agriculture for Economic Growth and Food Security/Nutrition to mitigate migration flows’’ is meant to support the new crawling President Barrow government, has the overall objective of urgent intervention to contribute to sustainable growth in the agricultural sector and reduce food insecurity and malnutrition to mitigate migration flows to Europe.
The project will be implemented by FAO in close partnership with the Department of Agriculture (DoA), the National Nutrition Agency (NARI) and other Civil Society Organizations in the following locations: North Bank Region (NBR), Central River Region (CRR), Lower River Region (LRR) and Upper River Region (URR).
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The use of the term "alternative facts" by Kellyanne Conway, an adviser to President Donald Trump, tops a Yale Law School librarian's list of the most notable quotes of 2017.
Conway made the statement when asked why Trump's then-Press Secretary Sean Spicer mischaracterized the size of inauguration crowds.
Librarian Fred Shapiro says he had to limit the number of Trump-related quotes to avoid having the list completely overwhelmed by them.
The yearly list is an update to "The Yale Book of Quotations," which was first published in 2006. Shapiro chooses quotes that are famous or revealing of the spirit of the times, and not necessarily eloquent or admirable.
Hagelin (upper body) is considered day-to-day ahead of Pittsburgh's second-round matchup with Washington.
Hagelin -- who was hurt in Game 6 on Sunday -- tallied three points, 11 shots and 10 hits in the first round against the Flyers. Considering how upfront the team usually is regarding concussions, it seems unlikely that is what is ailing the winger -- although "upper body" was as far as coach Mike Sullivan was willing to go. If the Swede is unable to suit up, Dominik Simon figures to slot into the lineup for Game 1.
Last week R.K. asked me a very important question regarding jobless Americans. He wondered since the unemployed and underemployed rates in the US appear to be hovering around 20 percent,...
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The murder of a 7-year-old boy by his own mother in Kioneli, north Nicosia, caused a public outcry, as more details emerge to further shed light on the case.
According to Turkish-Cypriot media reports, the 36-year-old woman, Bilge Lord Kunduraci was tinged with anger after seeing a photo posted on social media and then stabbed her son because her estranged husband was planning to file for custody of the 7-year-old child.
After the stabbing, the 36-year-old woman lay next to her son. According to Turkish-Cypriot media, the 7-year-old was lying injured for hours before dying.
The next day, when the perpetrator fully comprehended what she had done, she tried to commit suicide by stabbing herself in the heart and neck.
MANILA, Aug 15 (Reuters) - The Philippines' agricultural output rose 6.18 percent in the second quarter compared with a year ago, outpacing growth in the first quarter, as good weather helped boost crop harvests, including rice and corn, the statistics agency said on Tuesday.
Crop output, accounting for half of total production, grew 11.72 percent, with paddy rice also up 11.72 percent to 4.15 million tonnes. Poultry output was up 8.36 percent, helping to offset declines in livestock and fisheries, where output fell 1.38 percent and 2.93 percent respectively.
Agriculture accounted for about a tenth of the overall domestic output in recent quarters. The government will release the second-quarter GDP data on Thursday.
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Dairy Queen is offering a free small cone at participating locations. You can find your local DQ store here.
Rita’s will be giving away free Italian ice all day to customers on March 20. Customers also have a chance to win free Rita’s for a year and win a free trip to Miami. There are locations in Newport News, Hampton, Yorktown, and Williamsburg.
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Asheville author John Gordon’s first Penny Summers mystery, published in May, can be ordered from our local independent bookstore — Malaprop’s, and is available on Amazon! “Katelyn’s Killer” is a traditional mystery with a non-traditional resolution. Set in Annapolis, Maryland, amateur sleuth Penny Summers, thirty-something ex-Navy public affairs officer and Master Gardener, on her first job finds her newest friend dead in a stagnant goldfish pond. A sailboat loaded with blocks of cocaine that Katelyn found the day before her death keep Annapolis detectives busy tracking drug deliveries. When Penny’s public relations day job boss asks her to plan a huge July Fourth festival where a millionaire who received some of the cocaine will announce his candidacy for Maryland governor, she’s up to her tramp stamp in competing allegiances.
The Senate voted for a gambling bill, and a vastly different version passed its final House committee as both chambers look toward a conference to iron out details. The Senate voted for a gambling bill, and a vastly different version passed its final House committee as both chambers look toward a conference to iron out details.
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By Business Reporter| A Harare woman, Linda Koronariyo drove off with an amazing Mercedes- Benz C- Class at the Bakers Inn promotion which was held in Harare gardens.
Announced Bakers Inn: “One of our 2 lucky Mercedes-Benz C-Class car winners here in Harare as we end our Buy And Win Grand Prize Draws. Amhlophe , Makorokoto , Congratulations to all our winners today here at the Harare Gardens. We had a wonderful day and some special moments.”
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The moment you find out you are driving off in a Mercedes -Benz at the Harare Buy and Win Grand Prize Draw. Linda Koronariyo Makorkoto , Amhlophe, Congratulations! #BuyAndWin2017 pic.twitter.com/wgbXNnYo8u — Baker's Inn (@BakersInnZW) February 3, 2018
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OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has named a veteran northern educator and counsellor to be commissioner of the Northwest Territories.
Margaret Thom is a former deputy commissioner of the territory and replaces deputy commissioner Gerald Kisoun, who has handled the duties of commissioner for the last few months.
The commissioner handles many of the same duties as a provincial lieutenant-governor, including giving assent to legislation.
Thom was a school community counsellor in Fort Providence for close to 20 years and has served on numerous boards in the territories.
She is a member of the NWT Education Hall of Fame and has been awarded the Territorial Wise Woman Award.
She is married to Jim Thom and has 4 daughters and 9 grandchildren.
Trudeau said she is an admired educator who will represent the people of the territory with pride and dedication.
Five "disgraces," three orders to "get the hell out of New York City," two "disgraces" and one "embarrasment."
Those were the final tallies during Stephen A. Smith's disturbing, three-minute over-the-top rant about Knicks President, Phil Jackson, on Monday.
The First Take host also called for the people of New York to protest Madison Square Garden until Knicks owner James Dolan fires Jackson.
Smith also acted like he cracked some mysterious code when he revealed that the reason Jackson won't quit his job running the Knick is because -- wait for it, because you won't believe this -- he doesn't want to walk away from the $24 million he's owed over the next two years. Shocking!
Honestly, how anyone can watch First Take is an absolute mystery and miracle at the same time, but to each their own. Watch the above clip of Smith ranting at your own risk. If you'd like to hear a much better rant about Jackson, however, listen to WFAN's Mike Francesa lay the smackdown in a much more tolerable way.
NBC buys stake in Euronews, names new president
Feb 14 (Reuters) - NBCUniversal, the U.S. media conglomerate owned by Comcast Corp, has made an investment in European broadcaster Euronews and named Noah Oppenheim as the president of NBC News, according to an internal memo seen by Reuters on Tuesday.
Financial details of the investment were not disclosed in the memo. However, Reuters, citing sources, reported in November that NBC would buy a stake of between 15 percent and 30 percent.
The investment will allow NBC to reach out to 277 million new households in 13 languages across Europe, Africa and the Middle East.
Euronews was created in the wake of the 1990 Gulf War as a "European CNN" and used to be owned by a consortium of state-owned European channels before Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris took a 53 percent stake in the broadcaster.
The memo said Oppenheim, the executive in charge of NBC's morning show "Today", will replace Deborah Turness, president since 2013.
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Last-minute tax filers expected to flood IRS with returns WILKES-BARRE — Tax Day is here. Today is the last day to pay taxes or seek an extension without incurring penalties, and the Internal Revenue Service says it expects to receive about 12 million returns this week from last-minute filers. (read more)
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Those Members of Congress who just voted to repeal parts of the Dodd-Frank Act have lots of explaining to do to the American people. During the Great Recession, 8.7 million individuals lost their jobs, and trillions of their hard-earned dollars vanished. This was not a mere coincidence; it was the result of reckless speculation and unabashed greed. As a Member of Congress, I proudly worked on and voted for the Dodd-Frank Act in 2010 because I knew we needed to put in place commonsense protections for consumers.
At the California Department of Justice, we will continue doing what is necessary to stand up for our families. And we hope that Washington D.C. will muster up the courage to do so as well. When the history books are written, any attempt to take us back to the Great Recession– such as today’s vote– will go down as a mistake of colossal proportions.
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As Mercer County moves forward into 2017, the county commission needs to ensure that its house is in order from last year.
Shana Brost, Mercer County auditor, presented the commission with a list of revisions to the 2016 budget during the Feb. 1 county commission meeting. Commissioner Dwight Berger asked to know where each part of these amendments would come from within the budget. He also pointed out that the county spent nearly $2 million more than it received.
Brost addressed each item point by point. She replied that some of these expenses are technicalities that don’t actually cost the county much. For example, the landfill does not receive levied funds, but gets its money through dumping fees. However, the operational costs must still be budgeted.
Also, much of the higher spending relates to Mercer County’s involvement in helping deal with the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) protests. All of these costs are reimbursable.
The city of Alpena is putting things in reverse and changing the way that visitors park downtown.
The new parking arrangement has been made on River St. from 2nd Ave. to 3rd Ave., requiring visitors to back in to parking spaces. Some think it’s a good idea, while others disagree. The change was made as an effort to add more parking spaces to the thriving downtown area.
Parking frontward is violating the law. Alpena City Police are being lenient for now, placing reminders on the windshields of frontward parkers.
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York state’s construction of wider snowmobile trails in the Adirondack Mountains has been upheld by a state Supreme Court judge.
The environmental group Protect the Adirondacks sued the state in 2015. It says cutting thousands of trees for the Community Connector trails violates the Forever Wild clause of the state’s Constitution.
The Department of Environmental Conservation contends the number of trees being cut is far less than what the group claims. Among issues raised in court was the definition of a tree.
Acting Supreme Court Justice Gerald Connolly in Albany ruled in the state’s favour in a decision dated Dec. 1.
The Adirondacks region is popular for outdoor activities including snowmobile riding, ice fishing and dogsledding. A network of trails linking Newcomb, Minerva and North Hudson is slated for completion in 2020.
Ilbouto Micheline began listing the countries represented by the little flags lined up on the mantelpiece of the former church rectory where she lives: Cameroon, Guatemala, Ethiopia. These are the places where Micheline’s current and former housemates fled from — immigrants who have won asylum from 42 countries over the past year.
Micheline pointed to the flag of Burkina Faso, the western African nation that she escaped amid life-threatening violence four years ago. Today, she lives in and manages this two-story home known as The Lighthouse, a temporary residence in Jersey City, for those released from immigration detention after seeking asylum to stay in the United States.
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Eight female celebrities including Helen Lederer, Loose Women star Coleen Nolan and Emmerdale actress Sally Dexter took part in the ITV programme to raise awareness of breast cancer last month.
The stars of The Real Full Monty: Ladies Night performed a dance routine before whipping off their tops on stage.
A description on ITV’s website said the stars were baring all “in the name of charity”.
But the celebrities soon came under fire after it was claimed they were paid £10,000 each to strip off while the ITV special was said to have raised £4,000.
Speaking to Express.co.uk about the backlash, Helen told Express.co.uk: “It’s difficult.”
Read Deuteronomy 31:1-8
The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave your nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.
— Deuteronomy 31:8 (NIV)
PRAYER: Dear God, thank you for keeping us constantly in your care. Amen.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Scripture can be an umbrella in every storm life brings.
NEW YORK (REUTERS) - Wall Street opened higher on Monday as tensions on the Korean peninsula eased slightly after key US officials played down the risk of an imminent war with North Korea.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 129.44 points, or 0.59 per cent, to 21,987.76. The S&P 500 gained 15.92 points, or 0.65 per cent, to 2,457.24. The Nasdaq Composite added 52.53 points, or 0.84 per cent, to 6,309.09.
Celtics coach Brad Stevens says Isaiah Thomas plans to play in Game 2 Tuesday night against the Chicago Bulls, then head to Washington state to be with his family and help complete funeral arrangements for his sister.
Thomas attended the team's film session and short walk-through Monday, but did not speak with the media. Stevens says that after services for Thomas' sister, the star guard intends to rejoin the team Friday for Game 3 in Chicago. The coach adds that all plans are subject to change depending on how Thomas feels.
Chyna Thomas died early Saturday in a one-car accident outside Tacoma, Washington. No funeral date is set, and Stevens says the Celtics organization hopes to attend.
Boston lost the opener of the seven-game series 106-102 on Monday.
It doesn't appear Corey Crawford will be yielding the Blackhawks net to Scott Darling this time around against the Predators. That works just fine for Darling, who is content to ride the bench while Crawford takes center stage during the Western Conference quarterfinals.
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Valbuena started at first base and went 3-for-5 with a pair of solo home runs, three RBI and a trio of runs scored in Tuesday's win over the Tigers.
Valbuena got the nod at first with Shohei Ohtani being absent from the lineup due to his impending start Wednesday. The veteran took full advantage of the opportunity, but these sort of power outbursts have been few and far between for the 32-year-old. Valbuena will continue to see two to three starts per week on days where Ohtani rests and a righty is on the mound, which limits his fantasy value to very deep or daily fantasy formats.
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Bandai Namco has announced Super Robot Wars X for the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita. It will launch on March 29, 2018 in Japan and on April 26 in Southeast Asia with English subtitles.
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Former RTÉ broadcaster Fred Cogley has died aged 82.
He was known for his rugby commentary and presented the sports show Sports Stadium between 1973 and 1997.
RTÉ reports that he covered 11 Olympic games, 12 World Cups and 49 rugby seasons.
WAYNESBORO, Pa. (WHTM) – A woman is charged in Franklin County with trying to have a fake prescription filled in order to obtain over 100 pills.
The Washington Township Police Department was called Monday to the Rite Aid at 1513 E. Main St. for a report that a woman was trying to pick up a fraudulent prescription.
Police determined Michelle Rayann Armagost, 36, was attempting to have a false prescription for 160 oxycodone pills filled using the name Darla Murphy.
The pharmacist confirmed the prescription was fake, police said.
Armagost, of Sykesville, Maryland, was arrested and charged with a felony count of attempting to have a fraudulent prescription filled. She was taken to Franklin County Jail.
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Julia Russell, 22, of the 741st Missile Security Forces Squadron was arrested last week in Tulare, California for kidnapping, assault with a deadly weapon, robbery, and conspiracy to commit a felony.
According to Tulare Police, on November 30th at approximately 9 P.M. officers were dispatched to the area of State Route 137 and Road 68 regarding a female that had been assaulted. The victim stated she was taken against her will, assaulted and robbed of her property by the suspects.
There were two other women involved in the incident, they are Christina Mills, 28, of Tulare, and Danielle Russell 26 of Tulare.
All three woman face the same charges. Police say there is a suspected motive, but will not be released at this time to protect the integrity of the case as it is still under investigation.
Malmstrom Airforce Base has no comment on the incident but said they will have a statement within the week. We will update you with more information as it becomes available.
19-year-old man seriously wounded in East Garfield Park shooting
A man was seriously wounded in a shooting Friday afternoon in the East Garfield Park neighborhood.
The 19-year-old was shot multiple times about 3:55 p.m. in the 3900 block of West Van Buren, according to Chicago Police.
He was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital in serious condition, police said.
This week’s spectacular crash of the Shanghai stock market tells us two things about China’s recent economic troubles: It’s less predictable, and less easily influenced by state intervention, than previously...
The lemonade stand takings were stolen (Picture: Getty)
Two teenagers have been arrested after two nine-year-old children were robbed for the takings of their lemonade stall.
The kids were selling lemonade outside the building where they lived in Hillsborough County in Florida.
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Deante Small, 18, and a 16-year-old girl were arrested. Police say the teens approached the lemonade stand to buy drinks, but were then unimpressed by the amount of lemonade they’d been given.
One of the nine-year-olds got upset by their remarks and he threw some lemonade at the teenagers, according to Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Department.
The teens then pushed one of the 9-year-olds to the ground before stealing an iPod and a cup of money containing around $13.53 – about £11 – according to a police report.
Both teens fled the scene, although they were later arrested.
They are charged with robbery, battery and theft.
Finding focus is easy to do when you commune with nature at a place like Powell Gardens. File photo
With ABC News Live, the network hopes to provide continuous coverage of breaking news from all over the world. There will be on-air talent, of course, but it'll also incorporate footage from its shows, like a relevant Good Morning America segment. You'll be able to watch the channel on ABC's website and mobile apps, but Roku's platform will be its exclusive home on streaming devices. Roku is planning to deliver the live news channels through a phased roll out in May.
"Our ambition is not to recast cable, but to reinvent what a 24/7 news channel can look like today," said Colby Smith, ABC News' VP of digital, in an interview with Engadget. Naturally, the network hopes to entice younger viewers who are probably more used to streaming video than cable. While the content didn't look much different than standard cable news coverage, based on our demo, that's exactly the point. Now, Roku customers won't need a subscription to the likes of Sling TV to enjoy a steady flow of news.
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B-w-a-a-h, Twitwit tweet: “Bob Iger of ABC called Valerie Jarrett to let her know that “ABC does not tolerate comments like those” made by Roseanne Barr. Gee, he never called President Donald J. Trump to apologize for the HORRIBLE statements made and said about me on ABC. Maybe I just didn’t get the call?
Think she’s leaving the country, too?
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) – An attorney for a North Carolina woman is asking for a new trial or sentencing after she was convicted of killing her husband on a South Carolina beach.
The Winston-Salem Journal reported an attorney for 40-year-old Kimberly Renee Poole, former of Mocksville, is asking for post-conviction relief in Horry County, South Carolina.
Poole was convicted of murder and conspiracy in 1998 the shooting death of 24-year-old Brent Poole at Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Prosecutors say she was having an affair with John Boyd Frazier Jr., of Winston-Salem, and asked him to kill her husband.
Frazier is serving a 30-year-sentence for murder, armed robbery and conspiracy. Poole is serving a life sentence in Greenwood, South Carolina.
Attorney Charleston Grose says Poole’s previous lawyers did a poor job defending her.
Can an audience suspend disbelief and believe that a human and a creature can fall in love; both emotionally and physically? That was the challenge for director Guillermo Del Toro, whose latest film "The Shape of Water" was inspired, in part, by classic monster movies such as "The Creature From The Black Lagoon." Images: Everett Collection Composite: Mark Kelly
The Blues Box presents a comprehensive overview of American Blues; it's history,it's artists and it's development from the 1920s to the present. You can expect to hear urban and rural blues from the 1920s to the present. Blues from the Mississippi Delta, The East Coast, Chicago, New York, the West Coast, Texas, Louisiana and all areas that have developed a significant Blues Scene.
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During his meeting with Khan, Shaikh Hamdan welcomed Snapchat’s plans to expand in the UAE and region through its headquarters in Dubai. He stressed that the UAE in general, and Dubai in particular, always has its doors open for investors in all sectors, and is keen on helping investors and companies overcome any obstacles that they may face.
PARIS (AP) -- French police said an 8-year-old girl was killed and at least five people were injured when a driver slammed his car into the sidewalk cafe of a pizza restaurant in a small town east of Paris.
An official with the national gendarme service said the driver was arrested soon after the incident Monday night in the town of Sept-Sorts.
The official said it is unclear whether the act was deliberate. The official was not authorized to be publicly named according to police policy.
An Algerian man drove his car into a group of French soldiers last week, and a truck attack in the French city of Nice left 86 people dead a little more than a year ago. Several other countries have seen cars used as weapons in recent years.
France (AP) - JUST IN: One girl is dead and at least five people are injured after a driver rammed into patrons at a pizza restaurant, located east of Paris.
This is a developing story. Stay with News 18 on-air and online for the latest updates.
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LeVert collected 22 points (7-9 FG, 4-4 3Pt, 4-6 FT), three rebounds, two assists, and one block in 24 minutes during Monday's 118-115 win over the Grizzlies.
LeVert was a man possessed, reaching double figures in scoring for the eighth straight game while knocking down at least four threes for the second time this month. Moreover, three of these double-digit scoring efforts have been 20-plus point performances, and LeVert is proving to be a jack-of-all trades, contributing quality numbers in the rebounding, assists, and steals categories as well.
On Monday, December 11, 2017, at approximately 3:00 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to Queen Tree Road in the area of Widow Lane, in Mechanicsville for a motor vehicle accident involving a school bus.
First responders arrived on scene to discover a head on crash involving a unoccupied school bus and a F-150 Ford pick up truck.
The bus, #608, is owned by Gainer Bus Service, out of Mechanicsville.
One patient was transported by a Maryland State Police helicopter to an area trauma center for treatment.
Mineral County authorities are looking for help in finding two California residents who were reported missing after their car was found at an Interstate 90 rest stop.
Suzanne Michelle Labelle, 24, and Sherwin Fernandez Lamando Jr., 25, have been missing for more than a week. The couple is from California.
On Dec. 1 Mineral County authorities were alerted that the couple was missing.
Deputies found their vehicle parked at the Dena Mora rest area along Interstate 90 near the Montana and Idaho border later that night.
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A five-day search was conducted by deputies, Mineral County Search and Rescue and the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue.
The search was called off by Mineral County Sheriff’s Office on Dec. 7 due to weather conditions and a lack of indication that anyone was in the area.
It’s not clear if the couple left the area on foot or if someone gave them a ride.
Anyone with any information is asked to call the Mineral County Sheriff’s Office at 406-822-3555.
Former FIFA vice-president Chung Mong-joon will appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) against the South Korean's five-year ban from all football-related activities, according to Yonhap News Agency.
Chung, who served as FIFA vice-president between 1994 and 2011, was found guilty in 2015 of breaching the governing body's code of conduct during South Korea's bid for the 2022 World Cup seven years ago, which was eventually awarded to Qatar.
He will discuss his decision to approach CAS at a news conference in Seoul next Thursday.
FIFA's appeals committee had earlier reduced Chung's initial six-year ban to five, saying there was not enough evidence to prove he had infringed an article of FIFA's ethics code covering confidentiality.
It also halved the fine imposed on him to 50,000 Swiss francs ($49,940).
(Reporting by Hardik Vyas in Bengaluru)
He won’t back down: Artie Burns is a player who welcomes a challenge, and he definitely won’t back down no matter who he is facing, including Antonio Brown who he goes against on a regular basis in practice. “He better not (back down),” said Tomlin. “That’s just the nature of the job. We took Artie in round one. If he was backing down from the challenge, I would be concerned.”
Room to grow: Going into his fourth season, his second as a starter, Ross Cockrell ’s potential still hasn’t fully been tapped. Tomlin said there is still room for him to grow, and not just in one area, but all areas of his game.
“He is still very much a young guy,” said Tomlin. “I think it is reasonable to expect him to grow in all areas of his game, fundamentals, footwork, and hand placement in bump coverage. I know he has been focusing. That’s the natural progression that is associated with being a guy that is seemingly moving into the prime of his career.”
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – It’s rivalry week for two schools with a lot of alumni across Middle Tennessee and Kentucky.
Both the men’s and women’s basketball teams from Middle Tennessee State University and Western Kentucky University will face off Thursday.
In anticipation of the games, mascots Lightning and Big Red visited News 2 Wednesday and made friends before the teams square off.
The women will play at Murphy Center in Murfreesboro at 6:30 while the men take the court in Bowling Green at 8 a.m.
APC remains the true hope for Nigeria – Party Chieftain
A party chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Delta, Olorogun O’tega Emerhor has described the party as the only true hope for Nigerians in the years to come. In a statement on Sunday, Emerhor said, “The APC has struggled in 2016 to harness all the strength it has gathered and it remains the true […]
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Authorities say police have captured one of two men who escaped from the county jail in Yakima. The Yakima County Department of Corrections says police late Friday arrested 31-year-old Chad Tipton of Post Falls, Idaho, without incident in Olympia, Washington.
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There’s a one-year-old German shepherd named Gavel in Queensland, Australia and he’s been in training to become a police dog. But he just got fired . . . because he likes belly rubs too much.
The police found that when they tried to have him look menacing or attack, he’d just roll onto his back looking for some lovin’. So they sent him to the state government . . . where he’s going to work as a greeting dog.
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Hungary’s state secretary Bence Tuzson, told public news channel M1, that Hungary and Austria agree that an asylum policy begins with border control.
Tuzson said it’s important that the two countries work together in Brussels and agree on fundamental issues like migration.
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Mancini went 3-for-5 with two home runs and four RBI in Sunday's slugfest victory over the Blue Jays.
Mancini's effort pushed him into the team's top spot in homers (four) and RBI (nine). He's slashing .364/.417/.955 through seven games and 22 at-bats this season. Thus far, the 25-year-old has translated his minor-league power to the big leagues without a problem, and Mancini has jumped out of the gate strong in the chase for Rookie of the Year honors.
Ten years ago on Tuesday , Belgian state television aired a fake documentary that reported the secession of the Flemish region from Belgium. Just like the 1938 simulated news bulletins that were part of the radio adaptation of HG Wells' novel about a Martian invasion, the Belgian programme had many people believing the portrayed events were real.
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SAMARA, Russia—Before soccer’s World Cup kicked off in Russia, the country’s general prosecutor announced a crackdown on a group of soccer hooligans who brought a mix of nationalism and violence against foreigners to the streets of this leafy city on the Volga River.
The move is part of an effort by Russian President Vladimir Putin to use the tournament to carry out a charm offensive and show a friendlier side to the country, as the West has sought to isolate Russia over its military interventions in Ukraine and Syria and...
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Rochester's Brian Gionta celebrates his second period goal against Toronto. Gionta will go on to captain the US Olympic team in South Korea. JAMIE GERMANO, @jgermano1/Staff Photographer
Warren totaled just four points (2-5 FG), one rebound, one assist and one steal across 25 minutes in Friday's 129-97 loss to the Jazz.
The star wing's sudden downturn in involvement on the offensive end was striking, as both his shot attempts and point total set or equaled a season low. Warren has been an impressively steady source of superior shooting percentages and scoring throughout the season, so Friday's unsightly line was a clear outlier. While rookie Josh Jackson's recent emergence as a more consistent offensive presence figures to have some effect on Warren's overall usage, he clearly projects to be much more of a factor than he was against the Jazz. He'll look to bounce back when the Suns tangle with the Hornets on Sunday.
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Wake Forest has kicked centre Sam Japhet-Mathias off the team for not meeting unspecified program expectations.
Coach Danny Manning announced Japhet-Mathias’ dismissal Friday night.
Japhet-Mathias is a 6-foot-11 sophomore who played in six games this season, averaging 1.0 points and 1.3 rebounds.
The Demon Deacons play No. 20 Clemson on Saturday.
Most leaders remain wary of how the October wildfires will affect local charities. Many are seeing increased demands for help that in some cases have outpaced revenue.
Police put up tape around a portion of 100 Walton St. early Thanksgiving morning after a fight that spilled out of The Bar onto the street resulted in the shooting and death and death of a 26-year-old Camillus man. Police put up tape around a portion of 100 Walton St. early Thanksgiving morning after a fight that spilled out of The Bar onto the street resulted in the shooting and death and death of a 26-year-old Camillus man.( Syracuse, NY -- By many measures, there's little in dispute during a murder trial this week involving a shooting early Thanksgiving Day in Armory Square -- the busiest bar night of the year.
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Friendship With Pak ‘Stronger Than Steel, Sweeter Than Honey’: China Vice Premier
ISLAMABAD: Chinese Vice Premier Wang Yang, the “special guest” at Pakistan’s Independence Day celebration, said today the two countries have always stood by each other and their friendship was “stronger than steel”.
Wang, a member of the Politburo of the Central Committee of China’s ruling Communist Party, is among the country’s top leaders. He arrived in Islamabad yesterday on a two-day visit. Addressing the Independence Day ceremony in Islamabad, he said China stands with Pakistan in its efforts to achieve progress and development.
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Romine, who is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Braves, said prior to the game that he feels "great" and has endured no setbacks with his tight left hamstring, Coley Harvey of ESPN.com reports.
Romine added that he feels team trainers have address the tightness issue that will confine him to the bench yet again on the Fourth of July, marking his fourth consecutive absence. The backstop was able to make pinch-hit appearances Saturday and Monday, which would seem to suggest that he's not in line for a trip to the disabled list. Kyle Higashioka will pick up another start behind the plate Wednesday, but expect Romine to reclaim duties as the Yankees' primary catcher in the near future while the club waits for No. 1 option Gary Sanchez (groin) to return from the disabled list after the All-Star break.
Tajik and Uzbek authorities have given contradictory explanations for the killing of a Tajik man on April 15 along the border between the Central Asian nations.
Tajikistan's Border Guard Service told RFE/RL on April 17 that Uzbek border guards illegally entered Tajik territory, fatally shot a Tajik man, and wounded another Tajik national.
Uzbekistan's State Border Protection Committee said earlier that Uzbek border guards had to fire shots in self-defense after three Tajik shepherds attacked them.
According to the Uzbek officials, the shooting took place on April 15 after the Tajik shepherds and their livestock had illegally gone 50 meters inside Uzbek territory.
About one-fifth of the 1,400-km Tajik-Uzbek border has not been delimited.
Violent incidents occur with some frequency along the borders of the former Soviet republics of Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan.
A motor-vehicle accident with injuries is reported at 3899 W. Main Street Road, Batavia. It is blocking traffic. Town of Batavia Fire Department and Mercy medics are responding.
by Cheryl Baxter
Good Frosty Monday!
I am making some slight changes to this article. As the birds aren’t at my beck and call and really haven’t been overly abundant in my neck of the woods, I am going to add nature and landscape photography for your viewing pleasure.
I have had a few visitors in these last weeks to my window feeder. I really enjoy them coming directly to my window. I highly recommend this type of feeder for this time of the year especially!
This morning while I was waiting for the bus with the little guys I babysit, I saw a gorgeous Sundog. There was sparkling light snow falling and that made for the perfect condition for a Sundog. I caught a photo of it on my cell phone (shared below). It is very cold out there right now, but oh so beautiful!
Please enjoy my photography and see you soon!
~Cheryl
Ever since the Essential Phone was announced last May, there's been a heated debate over the notch. Later introduced on phones like the iPhone X , Huawei P20 Pro , and upcoming LG G7 , the notch has become a heated point of debate for smartphone users everywhere.
The notch does technically allow for more screen area at the top of a phone compared to having a full strip of bezel, but at the same time, can be an unsightly eyesore when watching videos or playing full-screen games.
Witch the notch becoming more and more popular, we decided to see what our forum users had to say on the matter. Here are just a few of the responses.
PARIS — French police say a young girl was killed and at least five people were injured when a driver slammed his car into the sidewalk cafe of a pizza restaurant in a small town east of Paris.
An official with the national gendarme service said the driver was arrested soon after the incident Monday night in the town of Sept-Sorts.
One official gave the girl's age as 8, while another said she was 12 and up to eight people were injured.
The official said it is unclear whether the act was deliberate. The official was not authorized to be publicly named according to police policy.
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Hawaiian Holdings , the parent company of Hawaiian Airlines, saw its stock plunge more than 10% Wednesday morning after an analyst downgrade and more competitor flights to the islands. United Continental Holdings announced Tuesday it would add 11 new daily flights to the mainland and Honolulu, as well as smaller Hawaiian airports, like The new competition led Stifel analyst Joseph DeNardi to downgrade the stock from "hold" to "sell," while lowering his price target by $20 to $40.
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The Champions League draw kicks things off on this week's Football Crazy, before we move onto Milan's first win under Gattuso, Madrid's five-star showing against Sevilla, Lyon's latest academy ace, and Sunday's salty Premier League derbies. Plus, Ter Stegen is a gent, no goals for Serie A's title chasers and Toronto clinch the treble!
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(re)imagining the mundane
miner
language is a mountain
and i, with my pen for a pickaxe
am a miner
hew away at the excess
i sort my jewels
some as rough as slang
others near perfect diamonds
of highfalutin speech
the ones i choose to polish
i regret they are much used
and perhaps become more
beautiful with age
i look longingly at the piles
around me
the words languish there
they glint dully in the darkness
i forget what they mean
i strive to hoard them
but like crumbs of panners’ gold
they slip away on the current.
(written 15 november 2017)
A county road has been closed while firefighters battle a fire at a property.
Leicestershire Police has shut Howdon Road in Oadby this evening to allow emergency services to deal with the incident.
A statement from the force said at 6.30pm: "Officers are currently dealing with an incident on Howdon Road, Oadby. Road closures are in place, please avoid the area and await further updates, thank you."
An onlooker who drove past the scene told the Mercury that he saw smoke coming from a home in the area.
He said he also saw around six or seven police cars at the scene.
Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service confirmed that it is dealing with a 'domestic fire', and that three appliances were at the scene.
A spokeswoman also said that one person had been rescued from the property.
Updates to follow.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Manufacturing in New York state expanded at the fastest pace in more than two years as factories received more new orders and stepped up hiring.
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York said that its Empire State manufacturing index in February rose to 18.7 from 6.5, reaching the highest level since 2014. Any reading above zero indicates expansion.
The survey adds to recent evidence that the U.S. manufacturing sector is recovering after nearly two years of mostly flat output. Businesses are spending more on machinery and other big-ticket factory goods, and overseas economies have stabilized.
A measure of new orders jumped to 13.5 from 3.1 and a measure of unfilled orders rose for the first time since 2011. Both gauges point to much stronger demand for factory goods.
PARMA, Ohio - Residents will have an opportunity to ask questions about the proposed tax levy at three town hall meetings next week.
On Aug. 8, the Parma City School District board approved a resolution to put a .25 percent earned income tax in combination with a 3.9 mill property tax, both for 10 years, on the November ballot.
The first meeting will be at 7 p.m. Aug. 21 at Valley Forge High School.
The second meeting will be at 7 p.m. Aug. 22 at Parma Senior High School, and the final meeting will be at 7 p.m. Aug. 24 at Normandy High School.
Residents in the three cities that are part of the Parma City School District will be able to voice their opinion about the tax levy and what it means for the students of the district.
Additionally, the school's administrations must provide the school board with recommendations on possible reductions in staffing and programs if the levy does not pass.
For more information or to watch the video of school board meeting, visit parmacityschools.org
After Harvey, One Group Is Hoping Giving Away Cash Will Help Houstonians Rebuild Give Directly is a group trying an approach to rebuild Houston modeled from anti-poverty work in Africa. Just give away cash, no strings attached — but there's hopeful logic behind the method.
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RICHMOND, Va - The New Year often symbolizes a clean slate, and for many the New Year could be a time to start looking for a new job or career. Lindo Gharib, Staffing Manager at Robert Half International, returned to the studio to share a few of his tips for starting a new career path or setting new goals in your career. For more information you can visit online at http://www.roberthalf.com
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Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson says he is confident Mo Salah wants to be a part of the club's future for many years
Gun found at Berwyn middle school after student posts to Snapchat
A handgun was recovered Monday afternoon at a west suburban Berwyn middle school after a student posted a video of it to the social networking platform Snapchat.
Around 1:40 p.m., officers responded to Lincoln Middle School, 6432 W. 16th St., and were informed a student posted a video to Snapchat that appeared to show them displaying a gun, according to a post on the Berwyn Police Department’s Facebook page.
Lincoln Middle School was placed on a hard lock-down while a search was conducted, police said. During the search, the handgun was recovered.
Berwyn police held four people in connection with the incident while they investigated with school authorities. It was not immediately clear if all four remained in custody Monday night.
Police said there was no further danger to the community.
Aug 15 (Reuters) - Thailand Carpet Manufacturing Pcl :
* Qtrly net profit 42.2 million baht versus 42.9 million baht
* Qtrly sales and services amount 129.39 million baht, up 21.32 percent Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Xiaomi is known for producing all sorts of gadgets. The Xiaomi M365 scooter is one of the most interesting ones as it is a convenient means of transportation that is portable and quite affordable.
The Xiaomi M365 scooter or Xiaomi Mijia Scooter it’s called is an electric scooter with a claimed range of up to 30kms. It’s got two air fill rubber 8.6″ tires, 250w front hub motor (peaks at 500watts) The battery capacity is 280Wh, takes 5 hours to fully charge.
You can now get it for just $379.99 from lightinthebox.com which sounds like a great deal!
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WINTERBERG, Germany (AP) — World champion Johannes Lochner led a German sweep of the podium in 4-man bobsled with his second World Cup win of the season on Sunday.
Lochner and his crew of Joshua Bluhm, Christopher Weber and Christian Rasp were quickest in both runs, clocking 1 minute 49.03 seconds — 0.23 ahead of Nico Walther’s team and 0.33 ahead of Francesco Friedrich’s.
Justin Kripps’ Canadian crew was fourth, ahead of compatriot Chris Spring and his team.
Lochner extended his lead after four events to 826 points, ahead of Walther on 787 and Kripps on 754.
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It’s been more than two years since a brazen daylight shootout took place in Vernon’s Polson Park. Tuesday the trial of a man accused of taking part in that exchange of gunfire began in Vernon Supreme Court.
After being bitten by a bat, two people bitten by a bat tested positive for rabies in Port Charlotte.
Charlotte County Animal Control declared a 30-day rabies alert for the following areas:
Frederick Avenue
Peachland Boulevard
Broadview Street
Adela Avenue
Beacon Drive
Officials urge residents to report any sick, injured, or stray domestic animals or those that acting strangely.
They also said that you should stay away from any unknown animal.
Any questions or concerns should be directed to Charlotte County Animal Control at 941-833-5690. For rabies alert area concerns after normal business hours, please contact the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office at 941-639-2101.
Fancy going to bed in Paris and waking up to a traditional breakfast in Finland? A new sleepover installation in the French capital will allow guests to do just that. Six wooden cabins at the Institut Finlandais, on the Rive Gauche, will operate overnight stays days for 100 from January-May 2017, in celebration of Finland's 100 years of independence.
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From engaging conversations on cloud technology and security to an Innovation Super Session with former U.S. Secretary of State Gen. Colin Powell, the Citrix Synergy 2017 Conference explored the future of work and how to drive business forward.
At the conference, Citrix unveiled new solutions and shared best practices to help public sector IT enable government employees to work from anywhere on any device – all while maintaining stringent security standards. If you missed this year’s Synergy event, here are highlights relevant to the priorities of our federal, state, and local government customers.
Increasing productivity
Work now happens everywhere, across the globe and spanning different time zones. This is no different for Government employees, and secure tools are required to help teams work more efficiently and communicate effectively.
Read the entire article here, Synergy 2017: How the Public Sector Can Embrace the Future of Work
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HAMPTON ROADS, Va - The Hampton Roads Area is gearing up for a summer filled with festivities and concerts. We speak with Chicago’s Richard Lamm & REO Speedwagon’s Kevin Cronin about how fans will be treated to a deep catalog of hits from both bands in Coastal Virginia in July!
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Ten former University of Alabama football players received invitations to the NFL combine. The combine, which starts at the end of this month, features the top talent from around the country to show off skills and measurables for NFL scouts and general managers in preparation for the draft. Last year, Alabama had nine combine invitees.
This year’s invitees are as follows:
Jonathan Allen
Ryan Anderson
Reuben Foster
O.J. Howard
Marlon Humphrey
Eddie Jackson
Cam Robinson
Ardarius Stewart
Dalvin Tomlinson
Tim Williams
Foster is unlikely to take part in the workout portion of the combine as CBS Sports is reporting the inside linebacker had shoulder surgery following the Crimson Tide’s appearance at the national championship.
London’s housing crisis is abetted by illicit funds
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The annual City of Lobelville Christmas Parade will be held Friday, December 8, 6:00 p.m., on Main Street. This year’s theme: “The Sights & Sounds of Christmas.”
Prize categories are business, civic, and junior civic.
Register your entry today at Lobelville City Hall, the Perry County Chamber of Commerce, or online at www.theperrychamber.com.
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#BREAKING: Former NRL star Chris Sandow has been charged by police over a wild street brawl in rural Queensland. @bhockings #9News Retweeted Nine News Brisbane (@9NewsBrisbane):#BREAKING: Former NRL star Chris Sandow has been charged by police over a wild street brawl in rural Queensland. @bhockings #9News https://t.co/aCDul0vJNm
Your link wouldn`t work on my PC. I have attached another one from the Daily Telegraph.The clip is definitely Sandow. He now has no chance of obtaining a contract in the NRL.It looks like his only opportunity to resurrect his Rugby League career, will be in SuperLeague..........
(Above: Demonstrators protest United Airlines at O’Hare International Airport on April 11, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. Photo: AFP/Getty Images, Joshua Lott)
United Airlines has been under fire in recent days after the incident where a passenger was forcibly removed from a flight in Chicago. Video of him being dragged down the aisle naturally went viral in what has roundly been considered a public relations disaster for the airline.
What steps could the airline take to try and recover from this episode? Do airlines have especially challenging public relations hurdles to climb compared to other companies in other industries? And why do many Houstonians still speak positively about Continental Airlines, which was based here before it was bought out by United?
Joining us for this conversation is Julie Fix, director of undergraduate studies at the University of Houston.
French performers, politicians decry 'new anti-Semitism'
PARIS (AP) — Actor Gerard Depardieu, singer Charles Aznavour and former President Nicolas Sarkozy are among some 300 well-known French people urging national action to counter a "new anti-Semitism" that they blame on rising Islamic radicalism.
They signed a manifesto published Sunday in Le Parisien newspaper, joining politicians from the right and left, as well as Jewish, Muslim and Catholic leaders.
The statement urges prominent Muslims to denounce anti-Jewish and anti-Christian references in the Quran as outdated so "no believer can refer to a holy text to commit a crime." It also calls for combating anti-Semitism "before it's too late."
Justice Minister Nicole Belloubet said on France-Inter radio that the government must be vigilant against anti-Semitism and called for social unity.
Several French Jews have been killed by Islamic radicals in recent years.
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Here is a list of our upcoming Chamber events.
May 2nd: Monthly Networking Luncheon Morinville Cultural Centre 11:30 a.m.
May 10: After Hours Business Mixer 5:30 -7 p.m. Servus Credit Union. Please drop to network with fellow business people. Everyone welcome
June 6: Morinville & District Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting at 11:30 a.m. Morinville Cultural Centre. We are looking for new directors within Morinville & District.
June 21: Information meeting about Morinville & District Chamber of Commerce programs. Open to everyone. McEwan’s near Bon Accord 7 p.m.
June 27: Grand Opening and After Hours Business Mixer 100 Block. Time: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
July 12: Morinville & District Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament (more information to follow)
July 15: Last Day to register for our China trip heading out October 13th, 2018.
Diane Mineault, General Manager
Morinville & District Chamber of Commerce
"I said, 'You know good well that you wasn't sad about your husband leaving," Kandi later recounted her face-off with Phaedra to a whole group of ladies, including Kenya Moore. "'Cause you was with me talking about how you were dating somebody else before he even went to jail. …You was talking about marrying somebody at the top of the year as soon as he was gone. So clearly you wasn't that upset."
Nida is currently serving an eight-year prison sentence on bank fraud charges.
But way to reach way, way into the past, right? Well, you actually hadn't seen anything yet.
Tanner Lee hasn't even taken a snap yet at Nebraska but the Huskers junior is still earning plenty of preseason praise.
Earlier this week, a former NFL GM tweeted that Lee would be a top pro prospect in 2019 or even possibly next year.
After seeing @HuskerFBNation QB Tanner Lee spin it yesterday, he will be a top NFL prospect for '18 or '19. Size, arm talent, intangibles. — Phil Savage (@SeniorBowlPhil) August 11, 2017
Nebraska head coach Mike Riley is also liking what he's seen so far through two weeks of fall camp from his starting quarterback.
"There's not a bunch of drama with him," Riley said about Lee. "I mean high, low, goofy, crazy, mad, happy, it's kind of like this and I really like that about him. Nothing much rattles him. The guy's got talent, likes to work. Give us that everyday. That's a beautiful thing."
The Huskers open the season in less than three weeks at home against Arkansas State on September 2.
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A Sunday night stabbing incident between two women on Detroit's west side left one woman dead and the suspect, a 31-year-old pregnant woman, hospitalized, police said.
The stabbing took place about 11:47 p.m. Sunday on the 18000 block of Appoline, which is north of West McNichols and west of Meyers.
Detroit police spokeswoman Jennifer Watson says the 31-year-old woman allegedly stabbed a 56-year-old woman. Medics transported the victim to an area hospital, and she initially stabilized. Her condition, at one point, was reported as temporary serious.
But after "complications" resulting from the stabbing, the woman died.
The suspect also required medical attention, Watson said. Her unborn baby is fine, but no immediate update on the woman's medical status or legal status was available Monday morning.
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United States Secret Service director Joseph Clancy announced his retirement Tuesday, two years after he was appointed to the position by President Barack Obama. Clancy informed White House officials last week of his intention to step down, effective March 4, the Washington Post reported .
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Since the Parkland, Fla., shooting on Feb. 14, thousands of students across America have begun to find their voices. I’ve found mine, too. I had struggled with depression and felt like I didn’t know who I was or who I wanted to be. This year I helped organize the walkout at my high school and the middle schools in my town in Massachusetts. About 2,000 Lexington students walked out (on March 15 — March 14 was a snow day), and then 20 of us walked a mile through the snow to rally on the historic Battle Green where the American Revolutionary War began in 1775.
The Wolves
The Old Fitz Theatre, March 18
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If you've forgotten, or never experienced, life as a mid-teen girl, this is an unsentimental evocation. It drops you into an urgent adolescent world and kicks you across the field.
Teen spirit: The girls begin their warm-ups. Photo: John Marmaras
A girls' soccer team bursts on stage in a storm of raging hormones, anxieties, competitiveness and camaraderie.
Yes, this smells like teen spirit.
The nine girls go through their pre-match drills and stretches, speaking in relentless, overlapping sentences.
Nigeria’s Super Eagles on Wednesday met with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
The President during the meeting encouraged the players to display the Nigerian spirit and their knowledge to a great advantage over their opponents.
He asked them to play a clean and fair game but bring the World Cup trophy back home.
Ghana international, Ernest Asante has thanked FC Nordsjælland after joining UAE side Al Jazira.
The former Ghana U-17 star joined FC Nordsjælland from Norwegian side Stabæk and lived up to expectation.
Asante find the back of the net 16 times in 36 games to help the Wild Tigers finish 3rd on the standings.
And after completing his move on Wednesday, the 29 year old says he is grateful to his former side.
“I’ve had time to learn on and off the track, and people in the club have believed in myself in times when I have not done it myself. I take our eternal work in FCN and Right to Dream about the growth mindset with me and it will help me in the future.
“I have always felt welcome in the club and in the squad, although I may be much older than many of the players. The changing room has been fantastic and I would like to thank all my teammates and coaches for their support.
"I hope the environment in my new club will be the same, though I think it will be hard to find something so good," he added.
Saginaw-area priest suspended amid abuse allegations
SAGINAW, Mich. (AP) — A 72-year-old Roman Catholic priest accused of sexual abuse has been suspended in the Saginaw area.
The suspension, announced Saturday, is described by the diocese as a "precautionary measure." No charges have been filed.
Church officials say they were contacted by a man last Thursday. He told officials that he was a boy at the time of the alleged conduct.
Another priest in the Saginaw diocese has been charged with sexual misconduct. The Rev. Robert DeLand is awaiting a court hearing that will determine whether there's enough evidence to send his case to trial.
DeLand was pastor at St. Agnes Church in Freeland.
On Friday May 25, Harvey Weinstein turned himself into to the authorities on criminal charges. Sources say before he turned himself in, he was planning a documentary that would tell his side of the story.
According to the sources, Weinstein reached out to industry professionals to help him make this said film. “He wanted to make a film he could control – he’d been calling people.” However, a rep for Weinstein said, “He isn’t interested in a documentary about his experience. It didn’t happen.”
Weinstein was involved in a scandal in which dozens of women accused him of sexual harassment and assault. He has denied the claims.
Weinstein’s lawyer, Ben Brafman said he “intends to file a motion to dismiss the charges as being legally flawed and not supported by credible evidence.”
Though Weinstein might not be able to make the documentary himself, there have been outside parties looking into making a film about the mogul and the launch of the #MeToo movement.
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- General Taxonomy, Lily & Mustard Families
What is taxonomy and why do we use it? In this class we will discuss basic plant characteristics and terminology, as well as the identifying characteristics of the Lily and Mustard Families.
Date and Time: Wednesday, May 17th 6:00 PM to 8:15 PM
May 2 Tunghsu Azure Renewable Energy Co Ltd
* Says it agrees to buy ecological engineering firm for 340 million yuan ($49.32 million), share trade to resume on May 3
Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2pBc8db; bit.ly/2pTgAHl
Further company coverage: ($1 = 6.8941 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
The Listings of the Week: An Amenity-Rich Melbourne Home, a Beach House on a Private Caribbean Island and More
Tour the five luxury homes featured in our Listing of the Day series this week
MARSHALL — Next Step Community Solutions has three coalitions working across thirteen East Texas counties to combat underage drinking and drug use. Program specialist Staci Clark says, “Adults don’t think that prescription meds are as dangerous because they’re written by doctors, but we know that in this region, we have one of the highest…as far as insurance claims for opioid prescriptions as anywhere else in the state.” Clark says teens are increasingly abusing un-used prescriptions they find at home. Recently, the organization received a grant from the state that will fund a secure prescription drug dropoff location so left over, un-used prescriptions can be properly destroyed.
After much speculation, actor Cynthia Nixon has announced she is running for governor of New York. The former Sex and the City star says she is running as Democrat, setting up a potential primary against Governor Andrew Cuomo.
Nixon released a campaign video Monday.
“We are sick of politicians who care more about headlines and power than they do about us,” Nixon said in the video. “It can’t just be business as usual anymore. If we’re going to get at the root problem of inequity, we have to turn the system upside down.”
Cuomo is expected to run for a third term.
State Senator John DeFrancisco is running, while fellow Republican and Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro is expected to officially launch his campaign next month.
Former Erie County Executive Joel Giambra is seeking the nomination of the Reform Party after dropping out of the GOP race.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke and House Republicans are escalating their feud with an outdoor retail company that opposes the Trump administration's plan to shrink two sprawling Utah national monuments.
The House Natural Resources Committee said in a tweet that clothing giant Patagonia is "lying" about Trump's plan in order "to sell more products to wealthy elitist urban dwellers from New York to San Francisco."
The tweet comes after Patagonia replaced its usual home page with a black screen and stark message: "The President Stole Your Land." Patagonia filed suit last week to block the planned reduction to Bears Ears National Monument.
Zinke retweeted the Resources committee post on his official account.
Former government ethics chief Walter Shaub tweeted that Zinke "misused his official position by retweeting this wildly inappropriate tweet."
Holt will start at shortstop and bat second Wednesday against the Nationals.
The 30-year-old has been sharing duties with Eduardo Nunez at the keystone of late, but there will be spots available in the middle infield for both players Wednesday with everyday shortstop Xander Bogaerts receiving a rare day off. Holt, who went 3-for-3 in his most recent start Monday, has reached base at a .374 clip since returning from the disabled list in early May and could make for an appealing punt-play option in DFS contests for the Fourth of July slate.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- A statewide committee says Ohio needs an office that works to protect and bring new jobs to its U.S. military sites.
The group says Ohio is behind other states that already have set up offices that lobby for its military bases.
The state task force appointed last year says Ohio has more than 110,000 military-related jobs with an estimated payroll of $5 billion.
The group says Ohio needs to be ready in case Congress revisits shrinking or realigning military operations around the country.
Ohio gained some military jobs during the last review in 2005, but committee members say it may have missed out on getting even more.
The head of the committee is introducing legislation that would call for establishing an office of government and military affairs in Ohio.
British fighter Anthony Joshua is getting into shape to take on Kiwi heavyweight Joseph Parker in Cardiff next month, sharing a video of his gruelling workout routine.
Joshua, 28, will face the unbeaten Kiwi in a winner-takes-all clash, risking his WBA and IBF titles in an attempt to gain Parker's WBO belt.
Posting on Instagram, Joshua can be seen in a number of rigorous activities, from weights to cardio and even conditioning, leaving no stone unturned in his preparation for the unification bout.
Phoenix activists hosted a peace vigil in a show of solidarity against "hate and racism" at a white-nationalist event in Charlottesville, Va. Michael Chow/The Republic
Uber is adding a tipping button to its ride-hailing app as part of a host of updates designed to improve its troubled relationship with drivers, which will increase costs for consumers.
The company announced a number of changes aimed at appeasing its drivers, including paid waiting time and in-app tipping.
Uber has struggled to maintain a strong relationship with its UK drivers who have complained about job security and, in some cases, poor pay. In an effort to regain support the company will also reduce the free cancellation time from five minutes to two, and give them a "no thanks" button for refusing trips.
Passengers will now be required to pay a 20p fee for every minute they keep a driver waiting after an initial two-minute grace period.
OAP Uwanma Odefa is out with a new vlog on her YouTube channel where she talks about love, life and everything in between.
In this vlog, she is sharing a few reasons why you shouldn’t be friends with your man’s ex.
She says:
An oldie but goodie. Watch me share several reasons why it’s not a good idea to be friends with your partner’s ex. If you can, don’t allow your partner be friends with their ex beyond saying hi if they happen to bump into each other in public. An ex is just a walking sexual encounter; a return match. The temptation of their past sexual and emotional relationship might prove to be too much if it’s in their face in the form of friendship. Why tempt fate?
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Dec 12 (Reuters) - Dis-Chem Pharmacies:
* BOOKBUILD HAS NOW CLOSED​
* SELLING SHAREHOLDERS RAISED R1.12 BILLION THROUGH SALE OF 32 MILLION BOOKBUILD SHARES AT R35 PER SHARE​
* POST BOOKBUILD, IVAN SALTZMAN, STAN GOETSCH AND NIALL HEGARTY OWN 52.7%, 6.0% AND 3.2% RESPECTIVELY OF DIS-CHEM Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
A Laing Avenue man was yesterday brought before a city magistrate to answer to charges of being in possession of just over half a pound of cannabis and attempting to bribe an officer.
Curtis Thom, 48, was read a charge that stated that on February 9, 2017, at Laing Avenue, he was in possession of 251 grammes of cannabis for trafficking.…to continue reading this article, please subscribe. Already a subscriber ? Sign In.
Value of money, you can't go wrong. It's sourced from multiple vineyards throughout CA, you'll be drawn in by pronounced red fruit aromatics and flavors, it's rounded out with some oak aging. BP MW
An agreement between two marine terminal companies located at the Port of Miami went into force yesterday, permitting those parties to seek cooperation and commonality in both business and operating matters. The Federal Maritime Commission voted today not to prevent the "Miami Marine Terminal Conference Agreement" from taking effect.
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Parry strained his pectoral muscle during Sunday's 24-20 victory over the Jaguars.
The severity of Parry's injury isn't clear. He'll look to return to full strength in time for summer OTAs.
March 19 (Reuters) - Westmoreland Coal Co:
* WESTMORELAND COAL CO FILES FOR NON TIMELY 10-K - SEC FILING ‍​ Source text - bit.ly/2pnRAWM Further company coverage:
Call these beautiful townhouses and Danvers "HOME". Set back off the street on a wonderful private lot, these 3BR, 3 bath homes are both completely done over masterfully with an open concept floor plan and modern touches. Gleaming hardwood floors cover the whole first floor. Tons of brand new cabinets, a huge island w/detailed granite countertops make the kitchens a cooks dream. Huge "barn doors" lead to an oversized pantry and access to a lower level w/unlimited possibilities. Sliders access a 3 season room and private deck on one side and a huge deck on the other. Upstairs boasts 3 large BR's w/loads of closet space and a brand new bathroom suite. The Master has his/her large closets and a glassed in shower stall w/beautiful tile work. Quartz tops cover all the vanities. Huge backyard abuts Rail Trail.There were major updates and renovations to these homes, HVAC, mechanicals, plumbin
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LANSING — Gov. Rick Snyder's Marshall Plan for Talent has been granted $100 million in funding from the Michigan Senate.
Lawmakers voted 30-2 Wednesday to establish a talent investment fund within the state's Higher Education Student Loan Authority for the upcoming fiscal year.
The money would be funneled into initiatives to promote talent development in Michigan, mainly through support for technical and skills-based learning and partnerships between businesses and schools.
The two-bill package now heads to the House, which last month dinged Snyder's $100-million goal by 25 percent in its budget.
Snyder, a term-limited Republican, unveiled the plan earlier this year and has said it is his top priority during his final year of leading a state that has seen a steadily deflating talent pool since the Great Recession.
BottleRock Napa Valley returns next May 25th through 27th featuring the best in live music, wine, food, and craft brew.
Be the first to score 3-day tickets at the special holiday pre-sale December 12th at 10:00 AM.
Visit bottlerocknapavalley.com.
– Tajiri returns to WWE tomorrow night on 205 Live.
– Here is what is set for tomorrow’s WWE Smackdown…
* Dolph Ziggler vs. Baron Corbin
* IC Champion The Miz vs. Dean Ambrose
– Over the weekend, the WWE Network added several Smackdown episodes from 2006 and 2007 to the VOD section.
– Tonight after Raw, a new episode of WWE Ride Along debuts. The episode will feature the tandems of Heath Slater and Rhyno along with Daniel Bryan and James Ellsworth driving through Texas.
Credit: Pwinsider.com
Everyone's favorite part of the season when they follow a rebuilding team is when they are able to dream about possible deals that could be made to help with the rebuild. Since many of us play a fantasy sport of some variety, we are all well versed in the art of the deal.
Start the conversation, or Read more at The Good Phight.
Belgian rider Seppe Wangheluwe won the 4th stage Kara-Tchamba of the 26th international cycling race of Togo on Friday. He finished the 104-km stage in 2 hours, 53 minutes and 16 seconds representing an average riding speed of 37 km per hour, organizers said.
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The High Country Colorado branch of the National Alliance on Mental Illness will be hosting a discussion titled "Mending Colorado's Mental Health" on Monday, April 2 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Summit County North Branch Library located at 651 Center Circle in Silverthorne.
The discussion will be led by Andrew Romanoff, former speaker of the Colorado House of Representatives and current president and CEO of Mental Health Colorado, an advocacy group that pushes for prevention and treatment of mental health and substance abuse disorders.
The free event is being co-sponsored by Building Hope Summit County. No registration is required. For more information, contact Betty Sarber at bettysarber@gmail.com.
Eden Hazard will once again link up with former team mate Demba Ba , but this time in on off field capacity, as the former Chelsea striker looks to establish his own football club in the United States of America.
Ba and Hazard played together at Chelsea and remain friends, despite Ba's move to Besiktas and now China. The club will be based in San Diego and The Sun reports that along with investors, the Senegal international will build a team of players to act alongside him as co-owners.
GalsenFoot interviewed Demba Ba about the project, who stated "The club is based in San Diego, but I will only reveal it's exact name once it gets the green light."
The club would be based in the North American Soccer League. which is the second tier of USA football, below the MLS.
Ba's ambition comes as the second report of a former Chelsea striker owning a club in the States, after it was revealed that Didier Drogba has become the first ever player-owner after his move to American club Phoenix Rising.
Churchgoers sing hymns during Easter Mass at Holy Cross Church in Santa Cruz on Sunday morning. SANTA CRUZ >> Like the cup in Psalm 23, Holy Cross Catholic Church was overflowing on Easter Sunday.
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The Louisiana chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society hosted its On the Move luncheon February 8 at the Lod Cook Alumni Center.
Investigators are asking for the public's help to identify suspects who were caught on camera breaking into cars at a Moncks Corner neighborhood.
The Berkeley County Sheriff's Office says there have been multiple break-ins at the Cypress Ridge neighborhood.
The break-ins happened on June 12 between 12:01 a.m. to the early morning hours of June 13.
"Video shows two unknown males in hoodies going from vehicle to vehicle lifting handles," BCSO officials said.
Authorities are reminding residents to keep their cars locked.
If anyone recognizes the people in the video, you are asked to contact Detective Sergeant Antwine at 843-719-5022 or CrimeStoppers of the Lowcountry at 843-554-1111.
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Hundreds of young scientific minds have made their way to Biloxi.
Jonathan Brannan gives us a look inside this year's Regional Science and Engineering fair at the Coast Convention Center
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - A Kentucky mayor says a panel will review the city's public art and make a list of any pieces that are linked to bigotry, racism or slavery.
Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer announced the move by the city's Commission on Public Art on Sunday, the day after violent clashes erupted between white supremacists and counter protesters at a rally opposing the removal of a Confederate statue in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Fisher told media some monuments might be left alone because they are part of history, but that it's important to have a conversation with multiple perspectives and different viewpoints.
He said he wants to move the city "toward a future that embraces diversity as a strength."
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If you need information and practical advice on depression, you can call the Mind infoline on 0300 123 3393 (9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday), if you’re in the UK.
You can call the Samaritans for confidential support if you’re experiencing feelings of distress or despair on 116 123 (UK), 116 123 (ROI).
And you can call the Crisis Call Center at 1-800-273-8255 at any time of the day if you’re based in the US.
Oxlade-Chamberlain appeared to twist his knee when sliding in for a tackle and was replaced by Georginio Wijnaldum.
He was taken off on a stretcher and fears are growing that he could miss the World Cup.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - EUROCASTLE INVESTMENT LTD:
* REG-EUROCASTLE INVESTMENT LIMITED : EUROCASTLE ANNOUNCES EXERCISE OF OPTIONS BY ITS MANAGER
* ITS MANAGER, FIG LLC, HAS EXERCISED ALL 5.5 MILLION OPTIONS IT HELD IN EUROCASTLE
* OPTIONS WERE EXERCISED ON A NET SETTLEMENT BASIS, BASED ON CLOSING PRICE OF EUR 9.40 PER SHARE AS AT AUGUST 10
* COMPANY'S ISSUED SHARE CAPITAL NOW CONSISTS OF 61.1 MLN ORDINARY SHARES WITH VOTING RIGHTS Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
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A York man has spent the last two weeks travelling to watch the World Cup with fans of other countries.
Michael Cansfield has visited seven countries including Croatia, Poland and France driving an electric car on a 5,500 mile (8,800 km) round trip.
He watched the matches in bars, restaurants and on giant screens set up in city squares.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Hubei Guangji Pharmaceutical Co Ltd :
* Says it plans to borrow a loan of 400 million yuan from its biggest shareholder Hubei Province Changjiang Industry Investment Group Co Ltd, with interest rate of 4.785 percent
* Says proceeds will be used to supply working capital and fund project
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/MoqMMB
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
(AP) – The Medicaid health care program for low-income people is a 1960s Great Society creation long reviled by conservatives.
But Medicaid seems to have emerged even stronger after Republicans were unable to pass health care legislation that tried to roll back President Barack Obama’s expansion of the program and impose new spending limits.
Yet, Medicaid hasn’t achieved the status of Social Security and Medicare, which are considered practically untouchable by politicians.
But the federal-state program has grown to cover about 1 in 5 U.S. residents, including many newborns, Alzheimer’s patients in nursing homes, and young adults trying to shake addiction.
Middle-class working people are now more likely to personally know a Medicaid beneficiary.
Medicaid’s increased acceptance means any new GOP health care legislation is unlikely to achieve deep cuts.
Jay Peak Owner Settles EB-5 Suit With SEC For $81M
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 3:32 PM EST) -- Miami-based businessman Ariel Quiros, the man behind an alleged scheme involving investments in Vermont ski resort Jay Peak, has agreed to pay back about $81 million of investor money that he used illegally, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission said Friday.
Quiros, who was sued by the SEC in Florida federal court over his purported role in a $350 million EB-5 visa fraud that hurt 700 investors from 74 countries, agreed to be held liable for the $81 million in disgorgement of ill-gotten gains plus a...
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press release: The Native People had a forest full of fur-bearing animals and the skill to hunt them. The European desire for fine beaver felt hats formed a rich market for these furs. During Wisconsin’s fur trade era, not only furs and trade goods were exchanged, but technology and culture as well, changing the lives of the participants forever. Enjoy a hands-on presentation and learn about the people, goods and ideas of the fur trade with costumed interpreters Paul and Dale-Harriet Rogovich.
Program will take place outdoors on the stages next to the Wisconsin Veterans Museum. Rain backup will be inside the Wisconsin Historical Museum (30 N. Carroll Street). This program is part of Downtown Madison BID’s “Summer in YOUR City” programming.
Hartlepool United boss Craig Hignett has hailed the character of his players after they rescued a point at Accrington.
Pools had to twice come from behind in order to gain their share of the spoils at Stanley's Wham Stadium this afternoon.
And Hignett was delighted to do that.
Although, ever the critic, he was far from pleased with the goals his players conceded.
Hignett said: "Offensively we weren’t the best. We got in positions and didn’t create enough.
"Apart from two lapses from set-pieces we were OK, we coped with everything they had.
"The first goal was always going to be important and they got it and I was pleased with character shown to come back, not once, but twice.
“They have got character, bottle and pride to come back and showed it today. They battled back well.
"I didn't ever feel like we were going to crumble. I didn't feel like it would happen, although they gave us problems with set-pieces."
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POWAY, Calif. (AP) — A San Diego County couple has pleaded guilty to hoarding more than 170 Yorkshire terriers and Yorkie mixes in filthy conditions.
Authorities say Christine Calvert and Mark Vattimo entered pleas Monday to animal neglect. They face probation and counseling and can’t own pets for a decade.
Investigators who went to their Poway home in January found dozens of dogs in a dark room. The floor and walls were covered in excrement, and the dogs had a variety of problems, including fleas and matted hair.
About 30 dogs were seized later at another location and another 46 were found in a motor home in Primm, Nevada, where Calvert was arrested after fleeing the state.
The dogs — including puppies born to some of the animals — were put up for adoption.
LOS ANGELES — Marvel’s continuing space opera Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 has yet to hit theatres, but plans are already in the works for the third instalment.
On Monday, James Gunn announced on Facebook that he would be returning to write and direct Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. Gunn also wrote and directed the first and second Guardians films.
The franchise stars Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista and features the voices of Bradley Cooper and Vin Diesel.
In his post, Gunn said that Guardians 3 will come after 2018’s Avengers: Infinity War and conclude the story of this iteration of Guardians of the Galaxy, helping to launch Marvel’s next 10 years.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 hits theatres on May 5.
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PHILADELPHIA - A judge in Philadelphia has denied Meek Mill's request for a new trial and the removal of another judge from the rapper's case.
President Judge Leon Tucker told Mill in a Wednesday hearing that he doesn't have jurisdiction over the matter.
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ordered Mill's release from prison last month where he was serving a two- to four-year sentence on a probation violation related to a decade-old gun and drug conviction.
Mill's lawyers want Judge Genece Brinkley removed from his case. They allege she's been waging a vendetta against the rapper, including sending him to prison for the probation violations.
She has strongly defended her impartiality.
Prosecutors say they believe Mill should get a new trial because of questions raised about the credibility of his arresting officer.
Anthony Anderson to host 2nd annual NBA Awards
SANTA MONICA, Calif. (AP) — Actor Anthony Anderson will host the second annual NBA Awards.
The show honoring the league's top performers will air June 25 on TNT from Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California. The league MVP, defensive player of the year, rookie of the year and lifetime achievement awards will be handed out, among others.
Anderson, the star of ABC's "black-ish," is an NBA fan who frequently attends games in Los Angeles. He has previously hosted the NCAAP Image Awards and BET Awards.
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Many myths swirl around hair loss. Wives tales are spun about the cause, while confusion about what can hasten or prevent it runs rampant. One expert, Carolyn Goh, an assistant clinical professor of dermatology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles, and the founder of the UCLA Hair and Scalp Disorders Clinic, explains the difference between cutting and shaving, and why genetics are likely at play in male-pattern baldness.
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CONWAY, SC A father grabbed two handguns and told his wife he would go on "a shooting spree" because he was upset about an argument his daughter got into with her dorm mates, according to an Horry County Police report. This prompted an alert at Coastal Carolina University until the man turned himself in to North Myrtle Beach Police Monday afternoon.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate on Tuesday confirmed President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the National Security Agency and the U.S. Cyber Command.
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On a voice vote, the Senate approved Paul Nakasone for one of the nation’s top intelligence posts. They also approved his military promotion to general.
Nakasone, a longtime member of the cryptologic community, has a strong background in cyber issues. He is replacing the current director, Mike Rogers, who is retiring.
During his confirmation hearing, Nakasone said China, Russia and other nations that launch cyberattacks against the United States aren’t worried about retribution and see no reason to change their behavior.
“They don’t fear us,” he said at the hearing, adding that the U.S. must impose costs on those adversaries to make them stop.
Nakasone previously commanded the U.S. Army Cyber Command and held military intelligence positions in Afghanistan, Iraq and the Republic of Korea.
SONS OF TEXAS [8] combine intense grooves with deft stabs of melody, like early Soil filtered through Pantera. Expedition To Perdition has the killer instinct to become a live favourite, and vocalist Mark Morales possesses a steely charisma. This lot are on the march. London blokes LTNT [7] come onstage wearing dresses, but there’s little humour in their grunge -influenced music. It’s edgy, agitating and downbeat. SEETHER [8] have no stage show, they don’t do an encore and there’s barely any banter, but the packed venue appreciates this approach. Each track begins with the band bathed in darkness, which adds to the anticipation. As the lights come up, the crowd erupts, singing along to every tune; they even know the words to new material like Stoke The Fire and Betray And Degrade, such is the dedication. Obviously, the highlights are the hits such as Broken, and the set ends with a spectacular rendering of Remedy, with frontman Shaun Morgan playing guitar in the crowd. A joyous climax.
Tekno Part Ways With Ubi Franklin’s Triple MG
As reported yesterday, Tekno has officially departed Triple MG to sign on to Paulo’s Upfront & Personal entertainment empire. The Sony Music artiste stylishly dropped the hint via his Instagram page yesterday saying; “thank you Upfront & Personal…thank you Pauloo for becoming a part of my label..you know…buying into the company…and owning 50% of shares …
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March 31 Zhejiang Huatong Meat Products Co., Ltd.:
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The BC SPCA holds their annual golf tournament at Sunset Ranch in Kelowna
Warm weather and fluffy puppies enticed more than 90 golfers to Sunset Ranch Golf Club on Sunday for the 13th Annual BC SPCA Golf Tournament.
All of the proceeds from the day’s event will go to help the animals at the Kelowna shelter. Branch manager Sean Hogan estimates about $40,000 will be raised from thanks to the avid golfers and animal lovers.
The event included a live auction, a ball drop for some ‘woozy treats’, purchased mulligans and of course puppies that are now available for adoption at the Kelowna Branch located at 3785 Casorso Road.
Everyone from Power 104’s Bob Mills to Tony Crescenzo of Kat Tire, to Black Press’ own Karen Hill tee’d off on the course for a fun day in the sun.
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The kickstarter, which hoped to raise €50,000, raised €71,333 from people hoping to get their hands on one.
Now, the inventor from Minsk, Belarus, is ready to make and send out the innovative portable chargers.
He said: “With each rotation of your hand, the rotor speed increases significantly and generates more power. The average speed of the rotor is 5,000rpm.
“We translate the mechanical energy you put in into electrical energy and this means you can charge your device.”
The invention took over a year to develop, and Mr Vaga has said it is ideal for people who spend a long time away from a power source.
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Sonakshi Sinha unleashed her wild, flirtatious side on the cover of Femina magazine's latest edition.
Dressed in a sexy silk bustier and organza skirt, paired with a velvet bolero and PVC boots the actor slayed it on the cover looking smokin' hot.
Styled by fashion and costume stylist Akshita Singh, the actor stuck to minimal accessories.
The cover has been photographed by Errikos Andreou.
Sonakshi uploaded the cover on her Instagram profile and asked her followers if they liked the cover, which has already garnered 1,75,892 likes.
In the interview with the mag, the actor has spoken about her favourite role, best travel memories and her forthcoming projects.
BAGHDAD (AP) — An influential Iraqi Shiite cleric is urging his fighters to hand state-issued weapons back to the government following the declaration of victory against the Islamic State group.
Muqtada al-Sadr also called on his forces to hand some of the territory they control to other branches of Iraq's security forces, but said his men would remain as protectors of a holy Shiite shrine in Samarra, north of Baghdad.
Al-Sadr's speech was broadcast on Iraq television on Monday.
Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi declared victory over IS in a national address on Saturday evening, after Iraqi forces cleared the last IS strongholds from Iraq's western desert.
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Al-Sadr's fighters took up arms against IS in the summer of 2014 after the fall of Mosul and are officially part of the government-sanctioned Popular Mobilization Forces.
UFC 226 is less than a week away and the third episode of Embedded was released on the UFC’s YouTube channel.
In the episode, heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic arrives in Las Vegas. Featherweight title challenger Brian Ortega takes his crew sightseeing and clothes shopping in his hometown. Light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier and featherweight champion Max Holloway check in to begin their fight week duties.
Heavyweight Derrick Lewis visits the UFC Performance Institute to help him make the 265-pound weight limit by Friday.
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SANAA, Yemen (AP) — Yemeni security officials say local forces backed by the United Arab Emirates are expanding their reach in the country's south, where they have clashed with forces loyal to the internationally recognized president.
The UAE is part of the Saudi-led coalition battling Yemen's Shiite rebels on behalf of President Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi, but has been at odds with Hadi for months.
The security officials said Monday that hundreds of Security Belt forces — fighters trained and financed by the UAE, have deployed in the Dhale province. They spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to brief reporters.
The UAE and Hadi maintain separate security forces based in the southern city of Aden, which have clashed in recent months.
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Love it or hate it, Valentine’s Day does offer off an excellent excuse to treat yourself and your paramour to something a bit more indulgent than usual. This year, leave the chocolates and perfume at home, and instead check into an opulent suite in one of the most romantic cities in the world. Perched high above Pairs, New York, London, Rome, and Los Angeles, the following 10 suites are the ultimate places to hole up in with your Valentine this February—and with amenities like terraces built for private alfresco dining and steamy showers with plenty of room for two, no one will blame you if you never actually make it out of the hotel.
According to the Eleventh Annual HealthGrades Hospital Quality in America study issued in October 2008, Bayhealth was ranked Best in Delaware (#1) for Cardiac Surgery and Best in Delaware (#1) for Overall Critical Care.
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Vice President Mike Pence is getting some advice as he prepares to survey hurricane damage in Puerto Rico: Go to the heart of the devastation.
Pence is greeting a group of Puerto Ricans who recently arrived at Orlando International Airport and are getting help from relief agencies.
Everlinda Burgos flew into Orlando a few hours earlier from her home in Naranjito. She says to Pence: "Don't go to San Juan. Go inside the country like where I live."
Burgos told Pence that President Donald Trump went to "another part" earlier this week. But she says the vice president should "go to the center" on Friday "because that's where the disaster is."
Pence says the administration will "work every part of it and help Puerto Rico recover." He hugged Burgos.
The Islanders held off the Huskies on Friday, Oct. 6.
Several high school games are on tap for Saturday so stay in the know on game outcomes with the Eyewitness Sports High School Football Scoreboard.
EDMONTON — Police have charged an Edmonton blogger with a hate crime alleging he threatened violence against specific people on websites.
Sgt. Gary Willits of the Edmonton Police Hate Crimes Unit says the threats were aimed at politicians and people of different races and sexual orientations.
Police say officers began investigating complaints from the public early last year but the blogger had been posting messages online since 2012.
Willits says the hate-based rhetoric was extreme and the blogs were attracting a growing following.
Barry Winters, who is 67, has been charged with wilful promotion of hatred.
Do you think farmers would plant grain if they knew they could not move the product to market? Do you think ranchers would continue to raise cattle if they knew they could not move the cattle to market? Do you think fishermen would catch fish if they knew they could not move the fish to market? Do you think wineries would continue to make wine if they knew they could not move it to buyers? It didn’t take them very long to speak up about Alberta’s boycott threat. Pipelines are infrastructure and no different than highways, railways, freighter routes, etc.
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Nike have launched yet another mobile app, this time focussing solely on their trainers.
Sneakrs, an extension to Nike’s desktop site, offers users insight into Nike’s latest sneaker drops as well as the production process behind some of the most sought after designs.
Users will be the first to know about flash drops of sneakers such as the Air Jordan 1 Royal, Air Jordan XI Space Jam, Flyknit and Air Max 97 - available for lucky users to buy in the app from August 18.
Sneakrs is available to iOS and Android users in 19 countries and 14 languages including UK, Denmark, Italy, the Netherlands, Germany, France.
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Arthur C. Clarke said “any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic,” which seems like a perfect way to describe the gadgets and machines developed by the people of Wakanda in Marvel’s Black Panther. But to make those seemingly impossible technologies look real to moviegoers, the real-life wizards at Rise Visual Effects Studios used some digital magic instead.
The VFX studio recently shared a behind-the-scenes look at some of the shots it helped create for Marvel’s Black Panther, including the holographic tech that allowed Shuri to take control of vehicles thousands of miles away. There’s a lot of bluescreen removal involved, which isn’t surprising. But seeing actress Letitia Wright being dropped from a makeshift swing on set, simulating the holographic car suddenly disintegrating beneath her, is a fun peek at what actors have to deal with as part of the modern movie-making process.
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Workers walk quickly to their trucks before a downpour of rain on Manatee Avenue West at the railroad tracks. Manatee Avenue West closes just west of Third Street beginning Thursday. Tiffany Tompkins ttompkins@bradenton.com
Death toll rises to 12 in London blaze – Police
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(Reuters) - A military helicopter crashed on a Maryland golf course on Monday, killing one person and seriously injuring two, according to a service that monitors emergency broadcasts.
The helicopter went down at the Breton Bay Golf and Country Club in St. Mary's County, southeast of Washington, according to a secretary at the golf course who declined to give further details or her name.
Broadcastify, which carries live streams of public safety radio transmissions, quoted the county fire and rescue department as saying one person was confirmed dead and two other people required medical evacuation to a trauma center.
County officials could not be reached for comment. TheBayNet.com, a local news outlet, said the helicopter was an Army Black Hawk.
(Reporting by Ian Simpson in Washington; Editing by Lisa Shumaker)
BOSTON (WHDH) - Commuters trekking out to their Fourth of July celebrations will be dealing with road and lane closures in Boston.
Storrow Drive will be closed in both directions by 7 a.m. By 4 p.m., Memorial Drive on the Cambridge side, along with Longfellow Bridge and the Massachusetts Avenue Bridge, will also be closed.
Those looking to get to the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular should take the T.
Subways will start operating at rush-hour levels at 2 p.m. By 9:30 p.m., all services will be free. However, bicycles will not be allowed on board.
Keolis is also working overtime to keep the Commuter Rail on track in the heat.
Most lines will be operating on a Saturday Schedule; however, the Fairmont Line will operate on a special event/holiday schedule.
The last outbound train times have been adjusted for anyone heading to the Esplanade.
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NEW YORK — A New York City bartender's on-screen antics and big bets while competing on "Jeopardy!" are winning him cash to go along with a cult following.
By the end of Thursday's show, Austin Rogers had won eight days in a row and more than $300,000. "Jeopardy!" says that total put him at fifth on the show's list of all-time regular season money winners. Rogers has done it while sporting wild hair and a bushy beard and making animated gestures after correct answers.
He's also making big wagers. Rogers won a whopping $34,000 bet on the show's "Final Jeopardy" segment Tuesday.
Fans are singing his praises on Twitter by using the hashtag #AustinOnJeopardy.
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Police: IHOP worker punched in face by customer
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Police are investigating after a worker at a Rhode Island IHOP restaurant was punched in the face by a customer who had been asked to leave.
The Providence Journal reports that that 23-year-old male employee was taken to the hospital after the attack at about 1 a.m. Sunday.
Police say three men brought alcohol into the Providence restaurant and were asked to remove it from their table. That started an argument, which led to threats and the three men being asked to leave.
Witnesses say at that point one of the men punched the worker.
The trio then fled in a black Toyota Camry.
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The 'Knitting Nanas' have been meeting for seven years and are now teaching students in South Wales how to knit.
They say it helps them tackle loneliness in old age while passing new skills to the younger generation.
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Mack is accused of cajoling her victims into posing for nude photos for Raniere, which reportedly were also used as blackmail.
If convicted, Mack faces at least 15 years in prison, but People.com says the actress may be working on a plea deal.
Once Mack is released, she is limited to the Central District of California, a jurisdiction that covers parts of Southern California up to the Central Coast, authorities told People.com.
Officials have located a missing Alzheimer’s patient who walked away from an adult foster care home twice in the last two months.
The Bay City Department of Public Safety said 51-year-old Mark Ureel was last seen at Premier Care Assisted Living located at 1109 16th Street in Bay City at around 8 a.m.
Shortly before 1 p.m. officials said he had been located. No other details were released.
Ureel also went missing last month from an adult foster care home.
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Pompeo meets with ousted Tillerson at State Department
WASHINGTON (AP) — Outgoing Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is meeting with CIA Director Mike Pompeo, the man President Donald Trump has chosen to replace him.
A State Department official says that Tillerson and Pompeo were sitting down at the department's headquarters in Foggy Bottom. The official wasn't authorized to comment by name and demanded anonymity.
It's the first known meeting between the two men since Trump fired Tillerson on Twitter and announced he was nominating Pompeo to replace him.
Pompeo also plans to meet Monday with Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Bob Corker of Tennessee. Corker's committee will eventually vote on whether to confirm Pompeo before his nomination goes to the full Senate.
Tillerson has already handed over all authorities to his deputy but remains secretary in name only until March 31.
Footage of the attack was captured in Ibiza at a bus station in the party resort of San Antonio.
A woman in hot pants is seen pulling at the driver's trousers as he tries to wrestle a man to the floor who is attempting to elbow him in the face.
The pair then attack the helpless driver from both sides before a group of passers-by try to intervene.
But the woman goes on the attack again, punching and kicking the driver and pulling his pants down even further.
On a recent night at Myers Park Baptist Church, the predominately white congregation and guests from a black church belted out "Precious Lord, Take My Hand," a gospel song once performed at the funeral for Martin Luther King Jr. The moment reflected the challenge facing the Rev. Benjamin Boswell, the youngest person ever to the lead Myers Park in 70 years, one of Charlotte's most prominent churches.
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The Stars Group Announces $4.7bn Acquisition of Sky Bet UK sports betting giant to join online poker leader to create the world’s largest publicly traded igaming company. Share:
The Stars Group, parent company of PokerStars, has announced the acquisition of Sky Betting & Gaming (SBG) for $4.7 billion.
The landmark deal, which will result in the world’s largest publicly listed online gaming company, is expected to close in the third quarter of 2018, pending regulatory approval.
“The acquisition of Sky Betting & Gaming is a landmark moment in The Stars Group’s history,” stated Rafi Ashkenazi, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer. “SBG operates one of the world’s fastest growing sportsbooks and is one of the United Kingdom’s leading gaming providers.
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Sheriff during largest heroin and fentanyl bust in county history: "One grain of the fentanyl can kill you"
TOKYO, March 20 (Reuters) - Japan is no longer in deflation but consumer prices still have not reached the Bank of Japan's 2 percent inflation target, one of the Bank of Japan's two new deputy governors said on Tuesday.
Masayoshi Amamiya, newly appointed as deputy governor to the BOJ, also told reporters that he wanted to measure both the benefits and side-effects of the BOJ's quantitative easing.
The new deputy governors were approved last week in parliament, where Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's ruling coalition holds a comfortable majority in the both chambers. (Reporting by Stanley White; Editing by Chris Gallagher)
WASHINGTON (AP) — The mayor of Puerto Rico's biggest city is criticizing a decision by the Federal Emergency Management Agency to halt relief supplies more than four months after Hurricane Maria slammed the island.
San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulin Cruz says many in the U.S. territory still need the water and food they have been getting from FEMA. Yulin tells reporters in Washington that about 35 percent of residents still don't have power and can't keep food in their homes.
She spoke Tuesday while in Washington to attend the State of the Union address as a guest of New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand.
FEMA says it plans to end food and water shipments Wednesday because private supplies are available. It will continue to provide assistance to agencies and organizations working in outlying areas.
An American man has been attacked by three deadly animals in less than four years.
Dylan McWilliams, from Colorado, was recently bitten by a shark while he was on holiday in Hawaii, having previously survived attacks from a rattlesnake and a bear.
Dylan, 20 - who has worked as a survival training instructor - admitted he wasn't quite sure of the extent of the damage in the immediate aftermath of the shark attack.
The American - who required stitches once he reached hospital - said: "I didn't know if I lost half my leg or what."
In 2017, Dylan had to have nine staples in his scalp after being mauled by a bear in Colorado.
If you love coffee but not stained teeth (or you don’t want to sip it through a straw)… BIG news here!
David and Adam Nagy say their product — called CLR CFF, which is exactly what it is, minus the vowels — is the world’s “first colorless coffee drink,” and, like every coffee drink these days, is made from high-quality arabica coffee beans and pure water.
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Takhini Hot Springs condo project gets approval
‘I’ve never seen provisions quite like the ones that were introduced through the local area planning process’
Hoda Kotb made an emotional return to TODAY this morning, ending the two-month maternity leave she went on after adopting daughter Haley Joy.
I’ve been so proud of my lack of crying lately and then Hoda comes back and breaks my tear-free streak! I just love her and her spirit. Haley Joy is one lucky girl.
In a behind-the-scenes video, Kotb confessed that her mind wasn’t really on work. “I should be studying notes and stuff, but can I tell you what I’m doing?” she told the camera. “I’m looking at baby pictures!” Once she got into the studio with Matt Lauer and Savannah Guthrie, Kotb added, “I’m feeling great. I don’t think I’ve ever been this happy.”
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Thursday, July 27, 6:30 PM Mass at Gesu Church (12th and Wisconsin)
Commemorate the role of the Catholic Church in the 1967 struggle for civil rights and to recommit ourselves to the continuing struggle in 2017. Bishop Jeffrey Haines will preside with Fr. Bryan Massingale preaching.
Friday, July 28, 6:30 PM Panel Discussion
St. Francis Parish Gym, 1916 N. 4th Street, Milwuakee
Panelists Lois Quinn, James Causley and Bryan Massingale addressing the 50 years since 1967, the present state of civil rights in Milwaukee, and what direction is needed for the future. Seating is limited. To reserve your spot please RSVP at www.TheCapuchins.org/CivilRights or email: stfrancismil@gmail.com
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He created a tea business and jobs for Nicaraguan workers
James Tansey, a professor at the UBC Sauder School of Business, was mentioned in a profile of Arnaud Petitvallet, who was named to BC Business’s 30 Under 30 list.
Petitvallet named Tansey as his mentor during his time at UBC’s social venture incubator, Innovation Hub.
Caledonia Warriors sophomore guard Noah King has been a man on fire the past two weeks. King poured in a career high 34 points to lead Caledonia to the Subsection title against St. Charles, and then 27 points in the Section Title game against Byron. "That's the best we've shot it all year, and that's a great game to do it in -- the game to go to state," said Noah King. "Our routine was probably about the same as it's been all year. We did the same things, and I guess i...
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SAN DIEGO (CNS) - Police Wednesday morning surrounded a residence in Hillcrest and were negotiating with a distraught man who claimed to be armed with a shotgun.
Officers initially responded around 7:45 a.m. to a dwelling in the 400 block of Pennsylvania Avenue where a caller reported a possible kidnapping, San Diego police Officer Steve Bourasa said. When officers arrived, two people in the residence came out, but a third person stayed inside, where he claimed to have a shotgun and a desire to harm himself, police said.
Police were unable to confirm if the man had a shotgun, but as of 9:45 a.m., he was still refusing to exit the residence, Bourasa said. Negotiators were attempting to convince him to surrender peacefully.
Motorists were asked to avoid the area near Fourth, Fifth and Pennsylvania avenues, portions of which were expected to be closed until the standoff ended.
Ryan Wilkes is a Canadian PhD student at the University of Canterbury. Here he describes travelling to the Pacific Islands and Tonga.
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FILE - In this April 30, 1963 file photo, President John F. Kennedy listens while Grand Duchess Charlotte of Luxembourg speaks outside the White House in Washington. The National Archives has until Oct. 26, 2017, to disclose the remaining files related to Kennedy's Nov. 22, 1963 assassination, unless President Donald Trump intervenes. William J. Smith AP
March 29 Mondo TV SpA:
* FY net profit 8.6 million euros ($9.28 million) versus 3.1 million euros a year ago
* FY production value 29.2 million euros versus 18.9 million euros a year ago
* Board decided to carry forward the net result for the year, in consideration of the significant volume of investments that were planned, for the further increase of profitability Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9268 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
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"No swearing. If you do then you're out. This is the house of God. We're doing it to please Allah," co-organizer Abdul Yousef says before the basketball tournament to raise money for the homeless along the Santa Ana River in Anaheim.
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SOUTHBRIDGE, Mass. — Officials said a nurse was stabbed by an emergency room patient at a Massachusetts hospital and suffered serious injuries.
Worcester County District Attorney Joseph Early Jr. said 24-year-old Conor O’Regan attacked the nurse at Harrington Hospital on Wednesday morning.
Hospital officials said O’Regan had been through the registration process and was being directed for care.
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Early said O’Regan fled after the stabbing. Southbridge police apprehended him off-campus.
Authorities said the nurse was airlifted to UMass Medical Center where she’s in critical but stable condition.
Authorities said O’Regan was charged with assault with intent to murder and aggravated assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.
The suspect would be arraigned Thursday in Central District Court in Worcester. It couldn’t be determined Wednesday if he has been assigned a public defender./rga
DEVON, Pa. (AP) — It's a top equestrian event, but all eyes are on the hats, not the horses.
Women and girls showed off their fanciest headwear Wednesday on Ladies Day at the Devon Horse Show in the suburbs of Philadelphia. The event was first held in 1896 and lasts for 11 days. It's known as one of the nation's last old-fashioned horse shows.
The show made headlines after a horse bolted Tuesday evening, jumped a fence and fled into the crowd.
But by the next day, feathers, feathers bows, ribbons and chiffon were the story.
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See the value Anthony brings to his workplace as a mature age worker
There are great benefits to employing mature age workers. Anthony, 58, brings over 40 years of experience and knowledge to his employer.
March 19 (Reuters) - Abbott Laboratories:
* ABBOTT’S MITRACLIP THERAPY RECEIVES NATIONAL REIMBURSEMENT IN JAPAN TO TREAT PATIENTS WITH MITRAL REGURGITATION
* ABBOTT LABORATORIES - ‍MITRACLIP SYSTEM IS APPROVED IN JAPAN FOR TREATMENT OF BOTH SEVERE DEGENERATIVE MITRAL REGURGITATION AND FMR HEART DISEASES​
* ABBOTT-MINISTRY OF HEALTH LABOUR AND WELFARE IN JAPAN GRANTED NATIONAL REIMBURSEMENT FOR CO’S MITRACLIP THERAPY TO TREAT MITRAL REGURGITATION Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Sony has released its US PSN sales charts for September, and it's no surprise which game placed number one. Destiny 2 was the hottest selling PlayStation 4 game in September, as expected (it launched on September 6), followed by three sports games.
NBA 2K18 came in second, with FIFA 18 and Madden NFL 18 following in third and fourth. The surprise PS4 release of RPG classic Final Fantasy IX came in fifth place. It's always worth noting that Grand Theft Auto V, first released for PS4 in 2014, is still in 7th place.
The charts also contain PS VR games too. While shooter Superhot VR remains in top place, new game Sparc took the second spot. As for PS Vita, the critically-acclaimed Undertale continues to dominate. On the PS3 chart, Pro Evolution Soccer 2018 topped the list last month. For PS3, Grand Theft Auto V remains in second place. Check out the chart for PS4 sales below, or head over to PlayStation's website to check out the full listings.
September's Top PS4 Downloads
The Turnbull Government has been stunned by Donald Trump's decision to withdraw Admiral Harry Harris as his Ambassador to Australia.
The head of US Pacific Command was due to take up the post in Canberra but will instead be appointed to Seoul in South Korea.
The change of mind comes as the US steps up its engagement with North Korea ahead of a possible summit between Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un.
A SEARCH is underway for two teenagers who are missing off the Ningaloo coast in a dinghy.
A 12-year-old boy and 18-year-old man have been missing since 4pm yesterday, when they left South Lefroy Bay in the three-metre inflatable.
The pair were due home by 6pm and had planned to travel south to south-east towards Norwegian Bay but did not return.
Water Police, Exmouth Volunteer Marine Rescue, the Department of Fisheries and private vessels are among those involved in the search.
An Australian Maritime Safety Authority Challenger Jet is conducting an aerial search.
Nate is expected to make landfall early Sunday AM anywhere from eastern Louisiana to the western Florida Panhandle. For SWGA, showers and thunderstorms begin Saturday afternoon into the evening with more rain on Sunday. Accumulations range from 1 to 3 inches. Wind gusts peak around 30 MPH Sunday AM. There’s also a 5% chance for isolated tornadoes this weekend, beginning Saturday PM into Sunday. Although, these would be of the weaker variety of EF-0 & EF-1.
Bruno Mars performs on stage at the 2016 MTV Europe Music Awards at the Ahoy Arena in Rotterdam, Netherlands, November 6, 2016. REUTERS/Yves Herman
LONDON The MTV Europe Music Awards will take place in London this year, more than 20 years since the ceremony was last held in the British capital, channel MTV said on Tuesday.
The awards show is hosted in a different European city each year. Last year's edition took place in Rotterdam.
"London is arguably the world's musical epicenter," David Lynn, chief executive of MTV's parent company Viacom International Media Networks, said in a statement.
"The (awards ceremony) creates an incredible buzz wherever it lands it; that will be amplified tenfold in London."
The awards show was last held in London in 1996. The 2017 edition will take place in November.
(Reporting By Marie-Louise Gumuchian, editing by Pritha Sarkar)
The BPO performs a family-friendly concert at Holiday Valley Resort, featuring patriotic fanfare choreographed to fireworks, dance music and some great movie favorites, including Pirates of the Caribbean and Frozen. There’ll be something for the whole family to enjoy!
Tickets are $30 each, 12 and under FREE! A $5 shipping and handling charge does apply.
A timeline of today's events - from the moment the Duchess was admitted to the Lindo Wing, to the couple presenting their newborn to the world.
Evansville Park's Department is looking to fill 300 summer job openings.
The biggest need is for lifeguards to work at the pools. You need to be at least 16-years-old and go through a certification process.
There are also several summer camps in need of counselors.
Many of the jobs pay around $8/hour.
To find a list of available jobs and apply, click the following link: Vacancy Announcements.
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Once again—because the environment is, you know, fundamentally and irrevocably broken—summer has managed to sneak up on us like some kind of sweat-drenched ninja. Seriously, wasn’t it like 25 and snowing two weeks ago? You probably haven’t even put your thick wool cardigans into storage yet, much less started thinking about new threads to combat the heat, but here we are all the same. Humidity is upon us, folks. Let’s take care of that wardrobe transition pronto. These 30 GQ-sanctioned buys—for all situations and budgets—are a surefire place to start.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Supreme Court has announced that free legal clinics will be held around the state to help citizens who find themselves in need of a lawyer's advice on matters outside criminal law. It's all part of the court's initiative known as Access to Justice, a program aimed at helping a growing number of people find assistance when they can't afford an attorney.
Tennesseans can log on to www.help4tn.org to learn more about the clinics. The program will kick off in mid-March with press conferences in Knoxville, Nashville, Memphis, Jackson and Chattanooga and run into April.
Court officials say more than 1.2 million in the state are indigent and struggle to get legal assistance. The top legal issues facing Tennesseans include health care, family law, landlord-tenant disputes and debt.
BERLIN — Bayern Munich has coaxed Jupp Heynckes out of retirement to coach the team for the fourth time.
Bayern says the 72-year-old Heynckes, who led Bayern to a Champions League, Bundesliga and German Cup treble before retiring in 2013, will take over until the end of the season.
Previous coach Carlo Ancelotti was fired after 14 months in charge on Sept. 28 following Bayern's 3-0 loss to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League.
Despite winning the Bundesliga in his first season, Ancelotti was on shaky ground after a poor start to the league this season. Bayern is already five points behind leader Borussia Dortmund after seven matches.
United Industries, a wholly owned subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc. will pay a $5 million criminal fine and $20 million in restitution for intentionally cheating its customers with unnecessary repairs and dumping rail car parts into the ocean to cover up its actions.
As reported in Transporation Times, and citing the Wall Street Journal, this division of Caterpillar’s Progress Rail Services unit made unnecessary repairs to rail cars owned by three companies: TTX Co., Greenbrier Co. and the Pacer International Unit of XPO Logistics Inc. The restitution will be split among them.
Employees of United Industries were encouraged to cause damage to the trucks in an effort to increase revenue for additional repairs. Techniques included such as smashing brake parts with hammers, gouge wheels with chisels and yank handles loose.
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Marko Arnautovic has been linked with a move to Man Utd
Manchester United are looking at ways to improve their squad after a year without any silverware.
The Red Devils reached the FA Cup final but were beaten by Mourinho’s former team Chelsea and also finished second in the Premier League.
It is their highest league position since Sir Alex Ferguson retired, who last won the league for them in 2013.
However, they finished 19 points behind local rivals Manchester City and some fans have become disgruntled with the 55-year-old.
But it has not stopped the Portuguese boss from looking for new players, and some eagle-eyed fans spotted him at a recent international match.
A gas driller’s ongoing feud with a Pennsylvania homeowner over the contamination of his water supply has once again entered a courtroom.
Houston-based Cabot Oil & Gas Corp. claims Dimock resident Ray Kemble and his former lawyers tried to extort the company through a frivolous lawsuit. The federal lawsuit, which was filed in April but withdrawn two months later, accused Cabot of polluting Kemble’s water supply.
Cabot says the claims in Kemble’s suit were the subject of a 2012 settlement between Cabot and dozens of Dimock residents, including Kemble. It’s seeking monetary damages against Kemble and his former lawyers. The first hearing in the case was held Monday.
Kemble says Cabot is trying to use the legal system to shut down dissent.
Pennsylvania regulators previously held Cabot responsible for polluting residential water wells in Dimock.
CUTCHOGUE, N.Y. (AP) — The New York State Liquor Authority has suspended the license of a Long Island winery where officials say drunken patrons have engaged in public sex, brawls and other rowdy behavior.
SLA officials on Thursday said Vineyard 48 in Cutchogue (kuht-CHAWG') had a "disturbing record" of repeatedly serving extremely intoxicated customers to the point where it strained local police services and caused "havoc" on neighbors.
The liquor license suspension comes after neighbors told police on Sept. 30 that two people were having sex on vineyard property in full view of the neighbor's backyard. SLA officials say police had to return to the vineyard later that day to break up a fight that broke out among a drunk and disorderly group of 400 people.
The vineyard's lawyer says the allegations are untrue and exaggerated.
PHOENIX (AP) - A San Francisco-based bank that operates in 23 states is expanding its Arizona presence with a new office in Tempe with space for 1,000 workers.
Bank of the West announced the expansion Thursday in conjunction with the Arizona Commerce Authority and Gov. Doug Ducey's office.
The company has been offered a $3 million grant and will qualify for nearly $6 million in tax credits if all jobs are filled.
The Tempe location alongside Interstate 10 south of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport was chosen after a nationwide search.
It will be led by the bank's Corporate Services Division leader, John Thomason.
Bank of the West is a subsidiary of European bank BNP Paribas.
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This version corrects that the first name of the bank executive is John, not Mike.
Warren Buffett, chief executive officer and chairman of Berkshire Hathaway Inc, arrives at a National Auto Dealers Association event in New York in this file photo dated March 31, 2015.
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRKa.N) on Monday said it has taken a 17.5 million share stake in Synchrony Financial (SYF.N) and shed its investment in the financial services company's former parent, General Electric Co (GE.N).
In a regulatory filing detailing its U.S.-listed stock holdings, Berkshire said it owned about $521 million of Synchrony shares as of June 30.
It also reported no holdings of GE, after having reported a roughly $315 million stake as of March 31.
Investors follow Berkshire's stock holdings closely to determine what has won or lost Buffett's favour. Smaller equity investments at Berkshire are normally made by Buffett's deputies Todd Combs and Ted Weschler.
MANCHESTER >> Following the failure of the U.S. Senate to repeal the Affordable Care Act, small groups of lawmakers have been working to fix the problems that exist and proposing solutions.
U.S. Rep. Joe Courtney said the legislative proposal he’s putting forward with U.S. Rep. John B. Larson seeks to create stability in the individual marketplace and would allow 50 to 64 year olds buy into the Medicare system.
The two discussed their draft legislation outside Manchester Memorial Hospital Monday morning.
The proposal also reestablishes reinsurance for the marketplaces, maintains the cost-sharing reductions, which are payments that go to insurance companies to reduce the deductibles, co-pays, and co-insurance for low-income individuals and reinstates risk corridors that expired in 2015 under the ACA.
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The union says over 70 people have died underground every year since 2012 as a result of mining accidents.
JOHANNESBURG – The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) says it’s concerned that the mining industry has shown that it does not value the life of an African worker.
This comes after nearly 1,000 workers were stuck underground after a storm knocked out the power supply to the mine.
The union says over 70 people have died underground every year since 2012 as a result of mining accidents.
Acting spokesperson Phakamile Hlubi-Majola said, “Mineworkers in South Africa give up their lives to work in a profession which continues to treat them with disrespect. It’s been almost two years since the Lily Mine disaster and the bodies have not yet been recovered.”
To say that Broken Arrow's Rose District has been a successful retail idea is a considerable understatement.
The Hi-Desert Genealogical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Elks Lodge , 14041 Hesperia Road, Victorville. During the meeting, Mary Gaborko will be speaking on the topic "How to Create Your Family Story," and sharing some of her family genealogy scrapbooks.
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April 28 Takeda Pharmaceutical Co Ltd:
* Takeda announces FDA accelerated approval of ALUNBRIG(brigatinib)
* Says continued approval for ALK+ metastatic NSCLC indication may be contingent upon verification and description of clinical benefit in a confirmatory trial
* Says serious adverse reactions occurred in 38% of patients in 90 mg group and 40% of patients in 90→180 mg group
* Says fatal adverse reactions occurred in 3.7% of patients
* Says the fatal adverse reactions consisted of pneumonia, sudden death, dyspnea, respiratory failure, pulmonary embolism, bacterial meningitis and urosepsis
* Says FDA approval of ALUNBRIG was primarily based on results from pivotal phase 2 alta trial of brigatinib in adults Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
May 2 Italian Wine Brands SpA:
* Says, on April 27, OGV reduced to zero its stake in the company after sale of 398,750 ordinary shares for total EUR 3.7 million ($4.03 million) via reverse book building
* OGV shareholders are mainly private equity funds with a short residual time horizon Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9170 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
The six-year-old girl, who was allegedly raped and strangulated in Cuttack district on Monday, has gone into a coma.The SCB Medical College and Hospital has confirmed to News18 that the victim is now comatose.The girl, who suffered deep injuries in her head, face, neck, chest and private parts, was rescued from inside a school campus near her house in Jagannathpur village of Salepur. The girl is on life support system, and a team of doctors drawn from various departments are attending her round-the-clock.Meanwhile, the accused of the same village, arrested on Monday, was produced before a local court on Tuesday and remanded in jail custody, police said.(With PTI Inputs)
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Running from Wednesday, June 21st to Sunday, June 25th,
Sled Island is going to be an awesome way to kick off your summer.
Every summer, Sled Island hosts all these talents in over 35 venues, turning downtown Calgary into an amazing arts scene full of everything you need from a festival.
Calgary’s renowned music and arts festival starts next week, so get ready for five days of amazing music, art, comedy, film and and all-around great time!
The impressive lineup of performers includes bands like
Cloud Nothings, Converge, Waxahatchee, and much, much more.
This year’s guest curator is visionary producer, rapper, DJ, label owner and filmmaker
You can also catch FlyLo at The Palace Theatre on June 24 as part of the fest.
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2:51 Sindarius Thornwell apologizes, discusses return to action Pause
0:54 Dabo Swinney and Clemson's 5 goals
1:02 The importance of South Carolina's Electoral College and how it works
5:37 Fork&Goal: Latin flavors inspire Game Day tailgating recipes for the Birmingham Bowl
1:55 Godspeed, John Glenn: 1921-2016
1:48 Clemson coach Dabo Swinney on what he learned from 2015 CFP
6:35 Hurst, Allen-Williams with key takeaways from bowl game
2:29 Meet George: The first mature male great white shark tagged by OCEARCH
4:53 Dawn Staley talks about performance over Alabama
ROCKWALL, Texas — A Texas couple has been arrested for allegedly selling a 14-year-old girl to an Illinois family.
Steve Marks has been charged with purchasing or selling a child for sex. He’s being held at Rockwall County Jail with bail set at $1 million.
Police affidavits allege Marks knowingly sold the child for sex to a family in Elgin, Illinois. The affidavits say Marks and his wife, Lila Miller, attempted to resell the girl to a different family in Florida after the Illinois family only paid half of the agreed amount.
Miller is facing the same charges as her husband.
Marks denied the accusation to WFAA-TV, saying that anyone who would sell a child for sex “needs to be put away for the rest of their life.”
The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services reported the teen missing in September.
Health officials are issuing a public health alert after an international traveler with a confirmed case of measles visited Newark Liberty International Airport Monday.The individual, a young child from Brussels, was infectious that day, according to the New Jersey Department of Health. The child departed for Memphis from Terminal C and may have visited other parts of the airport.Anyone at the airport between 12:45 p.m. and 9:00 p.m, may have been exposed, and symptoms could develop as late as April 2.Measles symptoms include rash, high fever, cough, runny nose and red, watery eyes.Any individuals identified as potentially exposed will be notified by their local health department.Back on Jan. 13, a similar alert was issued after an international traveler with a confirmed case of measles arrived at Terminal C at Newark Airport.
The heart-warming moment Athletic Club players surprised team-mate and cancer sufferer Yeray Alvarez with a touching show of solidarity was filmed, and it's guaranteed to bring a smile to your face.
Athletic stars shave heads for Yeray
Yeray was first diagnosed with testicular cancer last December and had an operation to remove a tumour, returning to first-team action in February.
However, examinations last month revealed the disease had returned and the 22-year-old swiftly began chemotherapy.
And therefore his team-mates have since decided to show their support by agreeing to shave their heads in an incredibly heartwarming gesture.
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Reddick went 3-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Monday's 3-0 victory over the Angels.
Reddick is now hitting .324 on the season with only two RBI and is still searching for his first home run in 40 plate appearances. The left-handed hitter is a decent option to stream in daily leagues when he's facing a right-hander and hitting in the two spot like he was against the Angels. Because he's likely to continue sitting against southpaws, Reddick is mainly an option in deep mixed and AL-only leagues as a platoon player.
0:31 Public service announcement encourages jury service to bring justice Pause
0:52 Disruptive passenger banned from Delta after shouting about Trump
1:53 Pasco Police Officer Adrian Alaniz testifies
0:48 Special chair helps Boise puppy with eating woes
2:31 'The Accountant' movie trailer
1:24 Marriage proposal at Washington state cemetery
1:08 New housing construction started at WSU Tri-Cities
5:47 Adam Roberts, skier killed by avalanche, shown in 2014 as man living off the grid in self-made "gypsy wagon"
0:41 Woman dies crossing Clearwater in Kennewick
Steinbach RCMP are asking for tips regarding several incidents in recent weeks.
A bike trailer/stroller was stolen from a residence along Parkview Crescent between August 4th and 10th.
Then, between July 19th and 20th, graffiti was drawn on a building along Dawson Road operated by Black Top Resurfacing in the RM of Ste. Anne.
And, between July 31st and August 10th, there were multiple mischief complaints involving fireworks in the area of Stanway Bay in Mitchell. Police are looking for a vehicle with a distinctive rack on top. It was caught on camera in the early morning hours of August 10th, driving back and forth on the street.
Anyone with information on any of these matters is asked to call Steinbach RCMP or CrimeStoppers.
Multnomah County Animal Services gets pigs dropped off every once in a while, but it's not common. They can keep the pig for 72 hours before either putting it up for adoption or placing it in a pig rescue. If nobody comes forward before Saturday, the shelter will determine next steps for Chris P. Bacon.
The Federal Reserve is imposing more penalties on Wells Fargo, freezing the bank’s growth until it can prove it has improved its internal controls.
In addition, the San Francisco-based bank agreed to replace three board members by April and a fourth by the end of this year.
The new penalties were announced late Feb. 2 on Fed Chair Janet Yellen’s last day at the central bank.
In a statement, she said that the Fed “cannot tolerate pervasive and persistent misconduct at any bank.”
Wells Fargo has admitted that employees opened more than 3 million fake accounts in order to meet sales quotas. It ended up paying $185 million to regulators and settled a class-action suit for $142 million.
May 3Shanghai Belling Co Ltd :
* Says it will pay cash dividend of 0.2 yuan per 10 shares (before tax) to shareholders of record on May 10, for FY 2016
* The company's shares will be traded ex-right and ex-dividend on May 11 and the dividend will be paid on May 11
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Intruders break in, rob, Chabad synagogue in Flatbush, beat and rob caretaker.
Anonymous intruders broke into Flatbush's "Beit Menachem Mendel" synagogue on Sunday, beating the synagogue's sexton and robbing him.
Beit Menachem Mendel is a Chabad synagogue.
According to the New York Daily News, the intruders stole cash, a laptop computer, and a cellular phone.
One eyewitness saw the sexton beaten harshly over and over with a broom which had been on the synagogue's floor.
When one member entered the synagogue two hours later, he found the sexton bruised and beaten, with blood on his face. The member immediately called the police.
Police have opened an investigation, but do not have any leads which might aid the arrest of the perpetrator.
Currently the incident is considered a robbery and not a hate crime or anti-Semitic incident.
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TOKYO (TR) – Tokyo Metropolitan Police have arrested a female English teacher from Australia for allegedly attempting to use a forged pass, reports the Sankei Shimbun (Dec. 12).
At around 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, Karen Sattler, 35, allegedly presented a forged Japan Rail Pass to an attendant at JR Shinagawa Station before boarding a Shinkansen bullet train. Noticing that the color of the paper of the document appeared to be different from that of an original, the attendant alerted police.
According to the Takanawa Police Station, the document presented by Sattler is a color copy of an original. The suspect initially admitted that the document was a forgery, but now she declines to comment.
Japan Rail Pass, which is offered jointly by the six companies within the Japan Railways Group, is available for foreign tourists as an economical means of traveling on the nationwide JR network, including the Shinkansen.
A single-vehicle crash cost an Aiken County teenager her life late last night, the Aiken County Coroner's Office confirms.
The victim, 16 year old Ny'Zarria Kitchings of Salley, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash.
The accident happened on Hollow Creek Road near John Nunn Highway at about 11:30pm.
Kitchings was an unbuckled passenger in a 1999 Toyota.
The driver, Willie Albert Seawright, Jr., lost control of the vehicle and struck a tree while trying to evade police from the Salley Police Department.
The Aiken County Coroner's Office, South Carolina Highway Patrol and Salley Police Department are investigating the crash, and an autopsy is schedule in Newberry, SC for Kitchings.
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Emergency personnel have been called to a structure fire in Granville this morning.
The Southwick Police Department confirmed with Western Mass News that the structure fire is reportedly on Granby Road and that the town is providing mutual aid.
The police dispatcher told us the call came in at about 5:45 a.m.
Further details weren't immediately available. We do have a crew on the way now.
Stay with Western Mass News starting at 7 a.m. on ABC40 for the latest on this developing story. We will continue to work on getting more information.
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A refugee held in offshore immigration detention speaks about her experiences on Christmas Island and Nauru that have left her 'helpless and broken'. She pleads with the Australian public for more compassionate treatment instead of a 'clenched fist'
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The leaders of the Senate Intelligence Committee met behind closed doors Wednesday with Robert Mueller III, the special counsel heading the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election.
Sens. Richard Burr (R-N.C.), the committee chair, and Mark Warner of Virginia, the panel's ranking Democrat, issued a statement after the meeting calling it "constructive."
"We look forward to future engagements,” they said.
Neither they nor Mueller released details of what was discussed.
The committee and Mueller are conducting parallel investigations as is the House Intelligence Committee. In some past investigations, congressional committees and Justice Department investigators have clashed over access to witnesses and documents.
Both Burr and Warner have said they want to avoid similar problems in the current investigation, which is examining what the Russians did and whether any people close to President Trump or his campaign may have coordinated with them.
Alabama tourism promoting April walking tours
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama's tourism agency is promoting a series of walking tours that will start next month in cities both large and small.
About 30 communities statewide are offering the free, hour-long strolls beginning April 7.
Community leaders will conduct walking tours in historic areas with starting points that include the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, Huntsville's Constitution Village, the History Museum of Mobile and the Montgomery Area Visitor Center.
Tours will be held in smaller towns including Athens, Bayou La Batre, Eutaw, Eufaula and Monroeville.
The Alabama Tourism Department says more than 35,000 people have participated in the walking tours since the program started 15 years ago.
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Repco Home Finance shares rallied as much as 4.4 percent intraday Thursday after the housing finance company raised Rs 272 crore from the World Bank subsidiary.
"Securities allotment committee of the board of directors, on June 14, has approved the allotment of 2720 secured, redeemable, non-convertible, non-cumulative debentures (SRNCD) of face value of Rs 10 lakh each aggregating to Rs 272 crore on private placement basis to International Finance Corporation," the company said in its filing.
Repco raised funds at the rate of 8.05 percent on a semi-annual basis, for a tenure of 7 years. The fund allotment date is June 14, 2016 and maturity date would be May 18, 2024.
These debentures are rated as AA by rating agency CARE and are secured by book debts & pari-passu charge on immovable property.
At 10:33 hours IST, the stock price was quoting at Rs 912.60, up Rs 32.75, or 3.72 percent on the BSE.
Posted by Sunil Shankar Matkar
The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note hit 3 percent intraday for the first time in more than four years on Tuesday.
April 24 (Reuters) - Xin Jiang Ready Health Industry Co Ltd
* Says it plans to pay a cash dividend of 2 yuan (pre-tax) for every 10 shares as the dividend payment plan for 2017
Source text in Chinese:goo.gl/EQrqBZ
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Grosse Pointe Woods - Gerald Day has been arraigned on seven counts related to a home invasion and sexual assault that occurred the early morning hours of April 15 on Raymond.
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Railway trade unions declared that they will continue their ongoing strike action during the Executive Central Committee meeting of the railway trade unions held today (11).
Sri Lanka Railways today announced that all retired engine drivers, railway guards, station masters and controllers willing to return to duty have been requested to report to the Railway Headquarters.
This is due to the railway employees refusing to end their strike actions despise repeated talks held with authorities.
General Manager of Railways (Operations) Wijaya Samarasinghe stated that as railway services have been declared as an essential service, all stations masters, engine drivers and guards currently employed on contract basis have been ordered to immediately report to duty.
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Diego Bermudez (center), of Gainesville, and Tony Noble, of Largo, give a weapons demonstration on Friday, Feb. 2, 2018 at the ninth annual Treasure Coast Pirate Festival at Veterans Memorial Park in Fort Pierce. Bermudez and Noble are a part of the Krewe of the Scarlett Fortuna, a 501(c)3 organization promoting literature. "It's important to remember our history," Noble said. "What happened yesterday is just as important as today. Preserving history is truly a vital part of who we are as a people today." The festival features pirate-themed attractions, including a living history pirate encampment, a pirate ship, a kidsÕ zone, costume contests, treasure hunts, mermaids, pirate crews and historical re-enactors, pirate artists and live performances from pirate bands. The festival continues from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. PATRICK DOVE/TCPALM
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Tianjin Realty Development Group Co Ltd
* Says an investment development unit will buy properties and pay compensation of 1.7 billion yuan for land and demolition
Source text in Chinese:goo.gl/UFGEKT
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
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ATLANTA (AP) — A representative for Ric Flair says the pro wrestling legend has been hospitalized and is dealing with some "tough medical issues."
Melinda Morris Zanoni confirmed a report on Saturday that the 68-year-old Flair had been hospitalized, and stated he was admitted for routine monitoring. Zanoni provided an update early today, asking for "prayers & positive energy" because Flair has "tough medical issues."
He has been placed in a medically induced coma.
Former pro wrestler Mick Foley and wrestling executive Eric Bischoff are among those wishing Flair well on Twitter.
Known for his flamboyant outfits and "Nature Boy" nickname, Flair made his professional debut in 1972 and was inducted into the World Wrestling Entertainment Hall of Fame in 2008.
CAIRO — Egypt has put on display ancient artifacts recently retrieved from Italy after they were confiscated by the Italian police months ago.
Sabah Abdel-Razek, the general director of the Egyptian Museum, told The Associated Press on Wednesday that the artifacts include five burial masks, 11 vessels, 151 small statutes and over 20,000 coins from different eras.
Egyptian authorities have said the artifacts were likely excavated and smuggled out of the country in secret, as no museum has records of them.
Egypt says it has retrieved around 1,000 artifacts from 10 different countries over the past two years.
(Marlborough, Conn./CBS Connecticut) – A Thursday night crash in the town of Marlborough has left one person dead.
State Police say it was just before 11:00 p.m. when a vehicle, a 2007 Nissan Altima, was traveling north on Saner Road and left the roadway on the right side, hitting a rock, a mailbox and two trees before it finally came to rest.
Investigators say the only person in the vehicle was the driver, identified as 22-year-old Jonathan Thomassian of East Hampton.
Thomassian was pronounced dead at the scene.
State Police Troop K barracks is investigating the crash. Anyone with any information is urged to contact State Police.
It’s 52 years since England won the World Cup – 52 long, fruitless years. The world’s changed in that time, and football has changed right along with it, but England’s inability to win a major trophy has been one of the constants in a tumultuous period. There’ve been close calls and near misses, as well as outright embarrassments.
The generation of players Gareth Southgate has to work with at least have the best chance of ending the trophy drought, illustrated in this Betting.net infographic, since Terry Venables at Euro 96 – a squad Southgate was part of. Southgate’s penalty miss in the semi-final with Germany went down in history but now he’s England manager, he has the opportunity to write a new story.
There’s no guaranteeing when a trophy will come – England weren’t nailed-on in 1966, and 2018, maybe more than any World Cup ever, has thrown up surprise after surprise. The drought could still go on, but it feels closer to ending than at almost any time in the last five decades.
Gigi Hadid is taking good care of boyfriend Zayn Malik‘s pup!
The 21-year-old model was spotted taking the French bulldog on a trip to the park on Wednesday afternoon (July 14) in New York City.
Gigi looked super cute while rocking a hoodie from sis Bella Hadid‘s Chrome Hearts x Bella collection.
She was also joined by her friend Leah McCarthy.
Later in the day, Gigi stepped out with Leah in a different outfit, this time rocking a cool vintage Nickelodeon sweatshirt!
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The pilot of a crop duster is being treated in hospital for minor injuries after his plane crashed into a swamp in southwestern Manitoba.
RCMP say the small plane was trying to land at Russell Airport when it encountered strong winds.
The pilot lost control and the plane went off the runway, flipping upside down in a swampy area.
The 53-year-old man at the controls suffered minor injuries but remains in hospital.
He was the only person in the sprayer plane.
The Transportation Safety Board has been notified of the crash.
That’s according to the American Working Conditions Survey (AWCS) survey. The report was the result of online surveys polling more than 3,100 U.S. workers in 2015.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Companies like Apple and Walt Disney as well as Walmart's philanthropic foundation are investors in a $23 million venture fund aiming to use tools like artificial intelligence and blockchain technology to improve global labor practices.
Working Capital was launched Tuesday by Humanity United, a foundation that's part of the Omidyar Group started by the founder of eBay.
The fund is focusing on startups testing ways to trace products or monitor abuses. For example, Unilever is testing a blockchain tool to trace tea from plantations to the supermarket. And a data analytics tool is aimed at identifying early signs of labor abuses.
Ed Marcum, managing director of Humanity United, says improving labor practices is a complex task and the testing is in early stages, but the goal is for mainstream adoption.
Taika Waititi, the Kiwi director behind Hunt for the Wilderpeople and the upcoming Marvel sequel Thor: Ragnarok, has appeared in a mock public service announcement that attempts to woo people to the cause of racism.
"As New Zealander of the Year, I'm calling on every one of my fellow Kiwis to help support a very important cause," Waititi says. "Racism needs your help to survive".
Waititi also offers helpful advice to those struggling with the moral implications of being a racist, along with offering tips on which slogan t-shirts racists should wear in order to get the message out there. To the question "My Mum says being racist is bad," Waiti offers the insightful response of "Shut up Mum!"
April 3 Steel Strips Wheels Ltd
* SSWL achieved total wheel rim sales of 12.68 lacs versus 12.25 lacs in March
* Says growth was driven by 2-digit growth in most profitable commercial vehicles & tractor segment wheel
* Says foresees favorable impact on overall profitability for this month
* "growth can return to 10-12 percent in next financial year in 2 & 3 wheeler segment" Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) - Court records show a slain Kansas psychiatrist was stabbed about 165 times outside his clinic in Wichita last month.
The arrest affidavit for the suspect, 21-year-old Umar Dutt, was released Thursday. He's charged with first-degree murder in the Sept. 13 death of Achutha Reddy at his Holistic Psychiatry Services clinic.
The affidavit says a clinic employee reported hearing Reddy calling for help and then seeing Dutt stabbing the psychiatrist. The employee was able to briefly separate the two.
The affidavit says Reddy also suffered "blunt force trauma" and may have been run over by a vehicle.
Dutt was a patient of Reddy's. Investigators haven't released a possible motive.
Dutt is jailed on a $1 million bond. His attorney tells The Wichita Eagle "more evidence will be coming to light."
There are any number of bubbles in financial assets right...
Bitcoin was trading at about $8,380 on Monday — less than half its highest price. That means there is only $8,380 more to go before bitcoin is fairly priced at $0.
This and all other crypto-assets are a confidence game. And people seem to be losing confidence that they are worth anything, which is understandable because they aren’t worth anything.
In a January column, this was one of the bubbles I predicted would pop in 2018. And I hope I have had a little part in making that happen.
YARMOUTH, MA (WHDH) - Nero, a police dog who was shot and injured during the murder of Yarmouth police Sgt. Sean Gannon, is “getting stronger by the day,” officials said.
RELATED: Police K-9 released from hospital on same day of Sgt. Sean Gannon’s funeral
Nero underwent emergency surgery after being shot and wounded earlier this month. Nero was alongside Gannon when he was shot and killed while serving a probation warrant at a home in Marstons Mills.
“He is being well cared for by K-9 handlers and friends,” the Yarmouth Police Department said of Nero. “He is still not fully recovered but his future is bright.”
Nero was released from the hospital the same day Gannon was laid to rest and was taken home in Gannon’s cruiser.
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"Or perhaps the fuse lit on September 20 when Keith Lamont Scott was gunned down by a city police officer had, in that moment finally met a powder keg that has grown more and more unstable with every black man gunned down by a man or women in uniform."
Joel Embiid Drops $12K on Booze ... at 24th Bday Bash!!
Joel Embiid Drops $12k on Booze, Parties with 76ers Co-Owner for 24th Bday Bash
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Joel Embiid ﻿turned up in a BIG way for his 24th birthday -- dropping 12 RACKS on alcohol and partying the night away with smokin' hot models and 76ers co-owner Michael Rubin!!
The boozy bday bash went down at LIV Nightclub at Fontainebleau Saturday in Miami Beach ... where we're told the NBA star bought out the bar -- coppin' Magnum bottles of Dom Perignon for all his thirsty friends in attendance.
Other than Rubin, the celeb guest list included Nick Cannon (who was DJ'ing), Diddy's son Justin Combs, Victoria Secret model Jasmine Tookes and IG smokeshow Jocelyn Chew -- who did her best Marilyn Monroe impression and popped out of a cake!
FYI, the Sixers were off the entire weekend -- so we're pretty sure Embiid had all the clubbers trusting the process til early Sunday morning.
Happy bday!!
A Medford man was charged with criminal trespass after he left a bag outside Syosset High School and entered the building, Nassau County police said.
Ilya Yurchenko, 19, was taken to a hospital for evaluation after he was arrested Tuesday evening, police said.
Yurchenko, a former student at the school, had been denied entry at the main entrance before he put a black piece of luggage next to the building and entered through a gymnasium door, police said.
The school was put on lockdown until officers found Yurchenko and arrested him, police said.
The luggage did not contain anything dangerous, police said.
Yurchenko was released and a temporary order of protection was issued at his arraignment Wednesday in First District Court in Hempstead on a charge of third-degree criminal trespass, police said.
Members of Team India gathered at Kandy to hoist the Indian flag on the occasion of Independence Day. Full video on www.bcci.tv
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(JTA) — The manager of a hotel in Switzerland says she was wrong to post signs instructing “Jewish guests” to shower before entering the pool and to access the refrigerator at set times.
Ruth Thomann, who runs the Aparthaus Paradies told JTA, “I have nothing against Jews, whom we regularly receive warmly here. I may have selected the wrong words; the signs should have been addressed to all the guests instead of Jewish ones."
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GO TELL IT TO THE CITY FATHERS OF CARTHAGE: Reviewer Bashes ‘Rogue One’ for Thinking ‘Solution Is to Blow Things Up’.
Dolly Parton calls college course about her a “blessing”
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Dolly Parton has called it a “blessing” that the University of Tennessee at Knoxville is offering a class about her.
According to The Tennessean (http://bit.ly/2pfcEQx ), Parton tweeted this week, “From the girl voted in High School ‘least likely to succeed’ this sure is a blessing!”
The university says the course named “Dolly’s America” lets history honors students study how a “hillbilly” girl from Appalachia became an international one-word sensation.
The country singer is a Sevier County native. She was a commencement speaker at the university in 2009 and received an honorary degree. She has provided college scholarships as part of her charity work.
April 13 Himax Technologies Inc
* Himax announces strategic investment in Emza Visual Sense
* Has made a strategic investment in cash in exchange for a 45.1% equity ownership of Emza Visual Sense Ltd
* Himax Technologies Inc - terms of investment were not disclosed.
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Head coach Pete Carroll said Monday that Wagner's (hamstring) availability for Sunday's contest against the Rams won't be known "until this weekend," Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.
Wagner's hamstring has bothered him since the calendar turned to November, typically resulting in no practice until Friday, at the earliest. Considering Carroll's comment, Wagner may focus on his recovery all week in order to get the all-clear for Sunday's game. With fellow linebacker K.J. Wright beholden to the concussion protocol, the Seahawks may have to rely upon Michael Wilhoite, Terence Garvin and D.J. Alexander at the position in the short term.
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TORONTO -- A class action lawsuit filed against the Beer Store more than three years ago has been dismissed by the Ontario Superior Court.
The Beer Store says the case was without merit and now the court has agreed.
The lawsuit had alleged that as a result of an agreement to allocate the market for the supply of beer in Ontario between the Liquor Control Board of Ontario and the Beer Store, those who bought beer in the province were overcharged.
The lawsuit was filed by pub owner David Hughes on behalf of those who bought beer in Ontario between June 1, 2000 and the present.
It had claimed $1.4 billion in general damages plus another $5 million in punitive and exemplary damages.
Beer Store chairman Charlie Angelakos says the case was filled with factual errors and fundamentally misunderstood the way alcohol products are sold in Ontario.
The smartphone is an essential part of our everyday lives.
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President Donald Trump is set to visit with the families of the victims of the Santa Fe High School shooting when he comes to Texas on Thursday.
Trump will meet with the families in Houston to "personally offer his condolences and support" as part of his previously announced trip to the state, White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders said Wednesday.
His swing through Texas comes about two weeks after the massacre at the Houston-area school, which left 10 people dead. Trump's trip will come a day after Gov. Greg Abbott announced a plan to make Texas schools safer in response to the shooting.
Trump was already scheduled to be in Texas on Thursday to attend political fundraisers in Houston and Dallas. As of Wednesday afternoon, Trump had no public appearances scheduled for while he is in the state.
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While work to set stricter diesel standards this legislative session has been disappointing, lawmakers should extend a deadline that would allow school districts and private companies to retro t old bus engines with help from Volk- swagen settlement money. While work to set stricter diesel standards this legislative session has been disappointing, lawmakers should extend a deadline that would allow school districts and private companies to retro t old bus engines with help from Volk- swagen settlement money.
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Winn (undisclosed) was released by the Colts on Tuesday with a failed physical designation.
Winn spent the entire 2017 season on injured reserve. The 27-year-old hasn't appeared in a game since 2015, and has logged only 23 carries in his career. If Winn can get healthy, he'll hope to compete for a depth position elsewhere.
Jane Fonda gets ready for a slice of cake at the Eight Decades of Jane in celebration of her 80th birthday.
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TORONTO -- Canada's main stock index edged higher in late-morning trading, helped by the financial and materials sectors, while U.S. stocks fell into the red.
The S&P/TSX composite index was up 5.73 points to 15,557.79, after 90 minutes of trading.
In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was down 35.56 points to 24,413.13. The S&P 500 index was down 3.23 points to 2,667.06 and the Nasdaq composite index was down 27.19 points to 7,101.41.
The Canadian dollar was trading at 77.96 cents US, up from an average value of 77.92 cents US on Monday.
The June crude contract was up 42 cents to US$69.06 per barrel and the June natural gas contract was up three cents to US$2.80 per mmBTU.
The June gold contract was up US$6.40 to US$1,330.40 an ounce and the May copper contract was up four cents to US$3.15 a pound.
Gulfport High School students are hoping to stop violence through understanding, and a simple exercise could have far reaching effects to make schools safer.
An early morning shooting on Monday in Queens has resulted in the first NYC homicide of 2017, police said.
Police responded to a call shortly after 3:20 a.m. in Ozone Park, at 104-35 124th St., finding two men with gunshot wounds: a 31-year-old, with wounds to the chest, and a 24-year-old, with wounds to his back. The shooting appears to have happened during an attempted robbery, police said.
The men were taken to Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, the NYPD said, where the 31-year-old was declared dead. The 24-year-old man, police said, is in stable condition.
Cops said they have identified a male suspect, but he has not been apprehended. No weapons were recovered at the scene, the NYPD said.
The investigation is ongoing.
Downhill racer Tahnée Seagrave spends the summer pushing the limits of racing at the UCI MTB World Cup, but this year to prepare for the up-coming season she's changed her focus to all about having fun. From skateparks, to hunting down the best cakes and uplift shuttles with mates – this is Tahnée Seagrave's Downtime.Watch Tahnée in action at this weekend's Mercedes-Benz UCI MTB World Cup in Fort William, Scotland – broadcast live on Red Bull TV from 12.30pm BST (11.30am UTC) on June 3.
Haryana: Sector-50 Gurugram police busted a sex racket operating on the pretext of a spa, 9 people arrested. Case registered. pic.twitter.com/A48Z4DsoJw
Governor Sandoval signed SB541 on the state capitol grounds, enhancing the penalties for crimes against police, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel. "We are one of the few states in the country that have this bill in place," Captain Todd Ingalsbee of the Professional Firefighters of Nevada said.
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Paso Robles man dies in crash
August 13, 2017
A 22-year-old Paso Robles man died Saturday morning in a single-car crash on Charolais Road near Sleepy Hollow Road.
Shortly before 1 a.m., a police officer found Conner James Binkele lying on the roadway near his overturned car. The officer suspects Binkele was ejected from his vehicle during the crash.
Responders then transported Binkele to Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center, where he died from his injuries.
An investigation into the crash is ongoing, but police suspect alcohol may have been a factor.
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Bella Hadid posed for a sultry photo shoot in the Big Apple today!
The 21-year-old model was spotted snapping pics inside a Brooklyn diner on Monday (December 11) in New York City.
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She rocked a white and blue striped off-the-shoulder blouse, completing her look with a silver drop necklace, gold ring, cat-eye makeup, and her hair in elegant curls. She also did some shots in a striped tank top.
Bella‘s next outfit consisted of a black jacket that she wore partly unzipped, ripped denim pants, and powder blue and orange heels.
At the end of her eventful day, Bella spent some time with her good friend Hailey Baldwin. Check out Bella‘s tweet below.
Almost got lost getting to @haileybaldwin apartment. An actual puzzle. Had to follow the @DanielCaesar through the hall. — Bella Hadid (@bellahadid) December 12, 2017
Also pictured inside: Bella looking stylish in two other outfits while out and about that day.
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Two-time U.S. Open champion Retief Goosen was among 12 players who made it into the British Open on Tuesday through local final qualifying.
Goosen had rounds of 71-72 at Princes to make it by one shot.
Local final qualifying offered three spots at each of four links across Britain. Tom Lewis, who held the 18-hole lead at nearby Royal St. George's in the 2011 Open when he was a 20-year-old amateur, led the three qualifiers from Princes.
Ashton Turner of England led the qualifiers at Notts; James Robinson of England led the qualifiers at St. Annes Old Links; and amateur Sam Locke of Scotland led the qualifiers at The Renaissance Club.
The British Open returns to Carnoustie on July 19-22.
Robert Congel began his collegiate playing career with Kevin Sumlin as his head coach. Despite Sumlin’s departure from College Station, Congel will continue it with the same coach.
According to multiple media outlets earlier this week, Congel has decided to transfer from Texas A&M to Arizona. Barring something somewhat unforeseen, the offensive lineman will likely have to sit out the 2018 season. Congel would then, in theory, have three seasons of eligibility that he could begin to use in 2019.
It’s possible, though, that Congel could be eligible to play for the Wildcats immediately this coming season he was a walk-on at A&M in 2017, and heads to the Pac-12 football program without having been on scholarship with the Aggies.
As a true freshman last season, Congel played in five games for the Aggies. The Florida-by-way-of-Denver recruit wasn’t ranked by any of the major recruiting services coming out of high school.
An Abbotsford man has been charged with second degree murder in the July 4 death of Clarence Crothers.
The body of Crothers, a 62-year-old Abbotsford resident, was found inside an apartment in the 33000-block of Braun Avenue. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team didn’t reveal the cause of death but said his injuries were “consistent with homicide.”
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Jeffrey Charles Halicki, 50, was arrested Friday and has been charged with second degree murder.
IHIT says Halicki and Crothers were known to each other.
The killing is not believed to be random.
“Mr. Crothers is missed by his family and those who knew him,” IHIT spokesperson Cpl. Meghan Foster said in a release. “The commitment and tireless efforts of IHIT investigators and the Abbotsford Police Department has resulted in securing this charge approval.”
Halicki is expected to make his first appearance in Abbotsford Provincial Court today.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Years after a woman accused a police officer of yanking her out of her car and slamming her face-first while handcuffed to the ground, a federal grand jury has charged him with using excessive force and misconduct in office.
The U.S. Justice Department said in a news release that former Hickory Police Sgt. Robert Michael George injured Chelsea Doolittle and filed a false report in 2013.
George, who said she fell, was fired a year later and charged in state court with assault.
Doolittle sued George and the city of Hickory in 2016 after enduring two oral surgeries.
District Attorney David Learner says the state charges are being dropped now that federal charges have been filed.
George’s attorney, Lisa Dubs, did not comment.
Both George and Doolittle are white.
CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – Chicopee police have released surveillance video from a car break-in on Christmas Eve, which they hope will lead them to two suspects.
Chicopee Police Officer Mike Wilk told 22News that the suspects approached the Ford Mustang, which was parked in a driveway in Chicopee Falls. They opened the doors, and stole items that were inside the vehicle.
If you have any information, you are urged to call Chicopee Police at (413) 594-1730.
(CNN) Despite retiring from football early at the age of 29, Japan legend Hidetoshi Nakata still spent more than a decade playing at the highest level.
Appearing in three World Cups and making his name in Serie A and the Premier League, Nakata is widely considered one of his nation's greatest footballing exports.
But in an age where high-tech sports equipment and detailed nutritional plans are used to eke out every ounce of a player's potential, Nakata revealed the secret behind his performances: pre-match power naps.
"I used to sleep, even in the locker (room)!" he told CNN.
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Jelle Atema demonstrates ancient bone flutes.
Wouldn’t it be fascinating to go back 30,000 to 50,000 years and meet the humans and Neanderthals who walked the earth? So many mysteries would be answered about how they lived and what their societies were like. We can’t talk to them, but maybe we can hear some of their music.
Archeologists have been studying ancient bone flutes of humans from that era and making reconstructions that can played, at least in the right hands.
Jelle Atema will be performing on ancient bone flute replicas during the world premier of Julian Lampert’s ‘Quintet for Flute and String Quartet’ at the Cape Cod Chamber Music Festival. It’s tomorrow, Tuesday, August 15, at 7:30 pm at the Cotuit Center for the Arts.
An encore performance will be held on Wednesday, August 16, 7:30 pm at Dennis Union Church.
Atema and the composer will also give a lecture this afternoon, Monday, August 14, at 4:00 PM at Cotuit Public Library.
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As Kurt Schlichter writes, Our Broken Obama Military Can’t Even Manage to Toss Out Traitors.
A husband and wife from Yorba Linda were found dead after hiking in triple-digit heat near Amboy Crater, authorities said.The victims were identified as Kathie Barber, 58, and Gen Miake, 60.Authorities say Barber called the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department for help on Saturday at 1:36 p.m. because she had become separated from her husband and could not find him.She also had run out of water, she said. She was concerned because her husband had a heart condition.They had been hiking since about 11 a.m.A search party was organized on the ground and from the air. Crews spotted the two hikers about a mile east of the Amboy trail head. Both were on the ground and unresponsive.They were about 100 yards from each other in open desert, with no shade in 113-degree heat.Fire department rescue crews found them on the ground and determined they were deceased at the scene.
Four years ago, a dispute between neighbors turned violent when a Las Cruces police officer threw a stay-at-home mother onto gravel and intentionally slammed her face into rocks, causing profuse bleeding, a broken nose and a fractured wr Jury awards couple $1.6M in suit against LCPD officers LAS CRUCES - Four years ago, a dispute between neighbors turned violent when a Las Cruces police officer threw a stay-at-home mother onto gravel and intentionally slammed her face into rocks, causing profuse bleeding, a broken nose and a fractured wr Check out this story on lcsun-news.com: http://lcsun.co/2l98lE1 Jillian Beck's nose and wrist were broken after she was thrown onto gravel by a Las Cruces police officer in January 2013.
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A Knox County Area Technology Center instructor accused of sexting a female student in November 2017 has been indicted by a Knox County Grand Jury.
John R. Barger, 51, of Barbourville, was indicted on June 29 with one count of unlawful use of electronic means to induce a minor to engage in sexual or other prohibited activities.
Barger was arrested by Kentucky State Police on February 23, 2018 after they said he sent a Facebook message to a Knox Central High School female student on November 1, 2017 “to solicitate the female student for sex.” According to the indictment, Barger allegedly did so “by knowingly and unlawfully using a cellular telephone for the purpose of procuring or promoting the use of a minor in sexual activity.”
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SEOUL, April 18 (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President Mike Pence will meet with Japan's Deputy Prime Minister Taro Aso on Tuesday, kicking off talks in Tokyo that the White House hopes will open doors in Japan for U.S.-made products and attract Japanese investment for infrastructure projects in the United States.
Tokyo is the second stop on Pence's 10-day tour of Asia, a trip aimed at emphasizing that U.S. President Donald Trump wants to boost U.S. trade in the region even though he killed the 10-nation Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade pact shortly after taking office.
"We thought it was important, particularly post-withdrawal (from) TPP, to let the region know that we haven't forgotten about them," a White House economic policy adviser told reporters traveling with Pence. (Additional reporting by Linda Sieg, Kiyoshi Takenaka, Leika Kihara in Tokyo; editing by G Crosse)
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Patriots quarterback Tom Brady may be the MVP, but a guy who missed three games due to injury has secured one of the league’s better-known awards.
Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz and Rams running back Todd Gurley have been named the FedEx Air and Ground Players of the Year. FedEx will donate $50,000 to the USO in the name of each player, a total donation of $100,000.
Wentz threw 33 touchdown passes, and he generated 3,296 passing yards. Gurley led the league with 2,093 scrimmage yards and 19 total touchdowns.
Many more awards will be announced throughout the afternoon and evening in conjunction with the NFL Honors ceremony. We’ll be providing updates as to each of them as the hardware is awarded.
In the interim, enjoy our Friday conversation with Gurley, recorded during his visit to Radio Row at the Mall of America.
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards has reappointed one and appointed two others to the three to the Workers' Compensation Advisory Council. The council monitors and reports to the governor and the legislature on the implementation and administration of laws pertaining to the administration of workers' compensation claims.
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BALTIMORE — An unusual smell prompted an evacuation and a hazardous materials response at a Baltimore high school. But after five people were taken to the hospital complaining of upset stomachs, fire officials discovered the source of the smell: a pumpkin spice air freshener.
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School was evacuated Thursday afternoon after students and teachers detected a strong smell on the third floor. Several people reported difficulty breathing.
The fire department and a hazardous materials team were called. Fire spokesman Roman Clark said two students and three adults were taken to the hospital for stomach ailments.
Then, firefighters located a pumpkin spice air aerosol plugged into an outlet in a classroom.
Classes at the school resumed Friday.
James Fields Jr., the maniac driver who police say steered his beloved Dodge Challenger into a crowd of peaceful protesters in Charlottesville, Va., had been brandishing a shield emblazoned with a white supremacist emblem just hours before the deadly rampage Saturday.
The Daily News photographed Fields on the front lines of a volatile rally about 10:30 a.m. — flanked by other white men in polo shirts and tan slacks clutching the racially charged black-and-white insignia of the Vanguard America hate group.
Alexander Palmer, 23, has been charged with the murder of 83-year-old Peter Wrighton.
Peter Wrighton was killed in woodland while walking his dogs. Police handout
A man has been charged with the murder of a grandfather who was stabbed to death in woodlands while walking his dogs.
Alexander Palmer, 23, of Dereham Road, Bawdeswell, has been charged with the murder of Peter Wrighton.
The 83-year-old was found dead in woodlands near East Harling, Norfolk, on August 5 after being repeatedly stabbed in the neck and head.
A Norfolk Police spokesman said: "Alexander Palmer, of Dereham Road, Bawdeswell, was charged today with murder following an investigation by the Joint Norfolk and Suffolk Major Investigation Team."
Palmer was remanded in custody and will appear at Norwich Magistrates Court on Monday morning.
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Kevin Hart Visits Meek Mill In Philly Prison
Kevin Hart Visits Meek Mill in Philadelphia Prison
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Kevin Hart just joined a growing list of celebrities to visit Meek Mill in prison.
Kevin was spotted entering Chester SCI in Philadelphia with a few members of his team by his side. It's the Philly-born comedian's first time stepping foot into the prison.
Hart's among several celebs, politicians, artists and athletes to visit Meek -- the list includes Rev. Al Sharpton, James Harden, members of the 76ers and Robert Kraft. Nearly all of the meetings have been set up by Michael Rubin, co-owner of the 76ers.
Kevin's spoken out about Meek's situation before ... and we also got Rick Ross in NYC Monday showing his support.
Meek's serving a 2 to 4 year sentence for violating his probation from a 2008 drug and weapons conviction ... a sentence many are calling unfair and unjust.
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I’m soooooooooo close to finishing Head On (which was due a long time ago ugh), so while I’m busy typing, here’s a participatory thread with a festive, holiday-themed question for you:
What was the best-received gift you ever gave for the holidays?
Which is to say, not the gift you thought was the best, or most thoughtful or the most appropriate, but the gift that, when given, seemed to make a real difference to or have a real impact on the person to whom it was given. This is a slightly more interesting question, I think.
Have fun with this question in the comments. I’ll be over here wishing I could type faster.
Feb 14 NZX Ltd :
* FY revenue from ordinary activities $NZ77.544 million, up 6.0%
* FY profit attributable NZ$9.2 million, down 23.9 percent
* Total 2016 dividend $NZ 0.0600 per share
* " Board has made good progress in its search for a new ceo"
* NZX expects full year 2017 EBITDA to be in the range of nz$27.0 million to NZ$30.0 million
* The NZX board has declared a final dividend of 3.0 cents per share
* "Continuing volatility in the global outlook causes us to take a cautious view on markets at this early stage of 2017"
* See improved outlook for agri business in 2017 as commodity prices pick up after a difficult 2016
* Full year 2017 expected growth in EBITDA of 20% to 33% Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
A viral video posted on Facebook shows the moment that Jessa Gillaspie and Becky McCabe, a lesbian couple, realized they both brought an engagement ring to the Memphis Zoo with the plans of proposing. Screenshot from Jessa Gillaspie's Facebook
China elevated a key confidante of President Xi Jinping to one of the top positions in government on Monday as Beijing cracks down on riskier financing and a debt build-up that may pose systemic risks to the world's second-largest economy. Ciara Lee reports on the challenges ahead for China's new economic team.
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FREMONT (KRON) — A car fire has blocked the right lanes of Interstate 680 in Fremont on Friday afternoon, causing a severe backup.
The fire broke out at around 4:43 p.m. on southbound I-680 south of Vargas Road.
The right lanes are blocked, and traffic is backed up.
Drivers should use alternate routes, the CHP says.
There is no estimated time of the road reopening.
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Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Monday it had detained four people suspected of plotting terror attacks on Moscow’s public transport system and major commercial centers.
In a statement on its website, the FSB said it had uncovered a terror group in the Moscow region which was planning to commit "a series of terror attacks in crowded places, including transport sites and large commercial centers.”
The FSB also said it had shut down a bomb-making lab on the outskirts of Moscow.
Two potential suicide bombers, an explosives expert and an “emissary” of Islamic State, a terrorist organization banned in Russia, were detained. One of the detainees is a Russian citizen, while the others are from Central Asian countries, the statement said.
Russian media published a video on Monday afternoon supposedly showing the FSB raid on the terrorists' hideout. The Moscow Times could not confirm the authenticity of the video.
Reddick (lower leg) is slowly beginning to participate in more baseball activities, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic Houston reports.
Reddick is making steps towards a recovery, although it remains unclear whether he'll need a minor-league rehab assignment prior to coming off the disabled list. It's already been established that he'll need more than the minimum stay on the DL.
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (AP) - A funeral service will be held next week for a 19-year-old woman whose body was found in North Carolina 11 days after she went missing from Virginia.
Ashanti Billie, a student at The Art Institute of Virginia Beach, was reported missing on Sept. 18 when she did not show up for her job at a sandwich shop in Norfolk. Her body was found behind a church in Charlotte, North Carolina on Sept. 29. Police have not released a cause of death or said how Billie ended up In North Carolina.
A funeral service is scheduled Oct. 13 at the Ebenezer AME Church in Fort Washington, Maryland.
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U.S. authorities detained a Mexican immigrant protected by an Obama-era program that defers deportation for thousands of young illegal immigrants known as “dreamers,” the man’s lawyer claimed in a court filing this week.
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British Data Regulator Warns Against GDPR 'Box Ticking'
Law360, London (February 2, 2018, 3:49 PM GMT) -- The U.K. data protection agency urged public sector leaders on Friday to promote accountability and deter staff from "box ticking" when Europe's formidable information rulebook takes effect in less than four months.
The Information Commissioner's Office, which will enforce potentially huge fines under the General Data Protection Regulation, known as the GDPR, told public sector bosses how it expects them to implement the rules, which are leading to sweeping overhauls within banks and insurance companies.
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DALLAS (AP) -- The Dallas Stars formed a line next to players from the Vegas Golden Knights to honor victims of last weekend's mass shooting before the debut of the first major pro sports franchise in Las Vegas.
After Dallas introductions marking the 25th season since the NHL came to Texas, the Stars players skated from their blue line to the Vegas blue line so that both sets of players were together for pregame remembrances Friday night.
The Stars first honored a staff member who died in a car wreck during the offseason before paying tribute to play-by-play announcer Dave Strader, who died of bile duct cancer at 62 the same day of the Vegas shooting that killed 58 people.
There was were brief moments of silence for each, and the video board read "Viva Las Vegas" as the public address announcer said, "Dallas stands with Vegas and those affected by the horrifying tragedy."
NASHVILLE — The Nashville Predators have acquired forward Mark McNeill from the Dallas Stars for defenceman Andrew O’Brien.
The trade was made Saturday.
The 24-year-old McNeill has five goals, one assist and 36 penalty minutes in 18 games with the American Hockey League’s Texas Stars this season. He has played in 312 AHL games since the 2011-12 season.
McNeill has played in two NHL games — one with Chicago in 2015-16 and one with Dallas in 2016-17.
The 25-year-old O’Brien has three points and 27 penalty minutes in 21 games for the AHL’s Milwaukee Admirals this season. He has appeared in 188 career AHL regular-season games.
Instead, the Western Conference's top seed trails the Nashville Predators 0-2 and looks nothing like the team favored to reach the Stanley Cup Final. "I think we all thought the series would be in a different place right now," Chicago forward Patrick Kane said.
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City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph Street, announces Israeli multi-reed bandleader Anat Conat and her critically acclaimed international Trio Brasileiro, English musician John Waite , recent Grammy nominee and Chicagoan Robbie Fulks and more. The Shades are a Chicago-based trio consisting of Andrew DeMuro and brothers Phil & Mark Jacobson .
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Mums watching children's TV programme CBeebies were shocked to see a presenter in tight shorts displaying a "sizeable bulge."
Presenter Andy Day – who stars in Andy’s Baby Animals and Andy’s Wild Adventure – appeared on TV playing with baby ferrets while wearing a tight pair of shorts, to the surprise of viewers.
Fans were quick to take to website Mumsnet in a forum called “CBeebies Crushing” to point out the 35-year-old’s appearance.
One wrote: “Did you see Andy’s Baby Animals today? Oh my God his hug shorts were so tight you could see his sizeable package.”
Bulge: The mums were gushing over the presenter's tight shorts (BBC)
And another member of the forum pointed out his outfit in Andy’s Friday Song, writing: “Bit of Andy the rocker. Bit of a bulge in those trousers.”
Bulge: One was a fan of the presenter in his 'hot' red trousers (BBC)
One viewer added: “Think I’m going to have to borrow a child and start watching kids TV again. The hosts are hot.”
A woman has spoken of her desperate search for six family members who were caught up in the Grenfell Tower fire.
Sawson Choucair's mother, Sirvia, and sister, Nadia, lived on the 22nd floor of the building along with Nadia's husband Bassem and their thee children Mierna, Fatima and Zienab.
In a tearful interview on ITV's Good Morning Britain, she described her agonising phone call to them at around 3am on Wednesday as the block of flats turned into an inferno, trapping many residents.
"They were screaming, shouting (that's) all I could hear in the background," said Sawson.
"I was shouting my head to them, shouting 'get out, try to find an exit or something."
Philadelphia celebrated the new year with its annual Mummers Parade. Check out these photos from the parade!
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The Westpark Royals added to what's becoming a growing collection of hardware.
Westpark's varsity girls basketball team finished third this past weekend at the annual Carman Tournament.
The girls opened the weekend with a decisive 53-31 victory over Kings School before losing a 50-44 nail-biter to Morden.
The girls responded in their final game of the weekend, crushing the Green Valley Pirates 59-27 to claim third place.
The giant concrete dome just a few blocks from Cleveland City Hall that passers-by have gawked at for more than 40 years could be demolished soon. Once known as the "Space Theater," the sphere at 1440 Lakeside Avenue housed a planetarium the Cleveland school district, built in 1975, to teach students about space and the stars.
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Golden State Warriors' Kevin Durant answers questions after an NBA basketball practice, Wednesday, May 30, 2018, in Oakland, Calif. The Warriors face the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday in Oakland. Marcio Jose Sanchez AP Photo
A ceremony honoring the 47 servicemen who were killed 28 years ago aboard the USS Iowa will be held Wednesday morning aboard the historic battleship in San Pedro.
The ceremony will be from 9:40 to 10:15 a.m. near Turret 2, where the sailors were killed on April 19, 1989, during a firing exercise northeast of Puerto Rico. A reception is planned for 10:30 a.m. in the Officer’s Wardroom of the ship.
Family and friends of those who lost their lives will share comments during the solemn remembrance held every year at the Battleship Iowa, now a museum berthed at 250 S. Harbor Blvd.
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The Syracuse Crunch and Hillside Family of Agencies are partnering to hold their annual Special Santa Gift Wish Drive on Friday when the team hosts the Providence Bruins.
Fans are encouraged to donate items from the Hillside Family of Agencies Special Santa Gift Wish list. Collected gifts will benefit local youth and families served by Hillside Family of Agencies in Central New York.
Items can be brought to the War Memorial Arena entrances and to the Crunch's Guest Services Office before, during and after the game.
Along with the Special Santa Gift Wish Drive, the Crunch and Hillside will bring back the "Power Play Goals for Hillside" program this season as part of their continued partnership.
For each power-play goal scored at home, the Crunch Foundation will donate $10 to the Hillside Family of Agencies. In addition, the Crunch Foundation will donate $20 if the Crunch are successful on the first penalty kill of each period.
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WASHINGTON (AP) - The State Department says it has received "a handful of reports" from American citizens who say they've experienced symptoms similar to those in attacks of U.S. government workers in Havana. But the U.S. isn't vouching for those reports.
The United States last week issued a travel warning that urges American travelers to stay away from Cuba. The warning said attacks on government personnel have occurred in Havana hotels and the U.S. can't make sure that Americans who stay at hotels wouldn't be harmed.
A State Department official says in the days following the travel warning, some citizens reported having similar symptoms after traveling to Cuba. The official says the U.S. government has "no way of verifying" whether they were harmed by the same attacks that have targeted government employees.
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Taika Waititi, the director of Hunt for the Wilderpeople, What We Do in the Shadows and Marvel’s upcoming superhero movie Thor: Ragnarok, appears in a video supporting the New Zealand Human Rights Commission’s ‘Give Nothing to Racism’ campaign. Waititi, who was named New Zealander of the year, says ‘There’s no benefit whatsoever to being racist.’
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Government has backtracked on its earlier pledge to provide sanitary pads to school going girls so that they do no run out of school when their menstrual periods start. While appearing before the Parliament's Education Committee on Tuesday, Ms Janet Museveni the education minister revealed that this is not possible because the ministry does not have money to cater for the pledge.
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April 28 Moody's on Argentina
* Moody's - Argentina's (b3 positive) sub-sovereigns on track to record modest gross operating surpluses in next 2 yrs, as stronger economy helps support their revenue
* Moody's says expects a pick-up in real GDP growth of 3% in Argentina for 2017 and 2018
* Moody's says although expects Argentina's economy to return to growth, only anticipate modest improvement in fiscal results for sub sovereign issuers Source text for Eikon:
Terming Akhilesh Yadav as the most popular leader of Uttar Pradesh, the TMC today said it stands with the UP CM in the ongoing rift in the Samajwadi Party.
“Akhilesh is the most popular leader in Uttar Pradesh. He is a very affectionate boy. We share a very cordial relation with him,” TMC all India vice-president Mukul Roy told reporters on the sidelines of a programme in Kolkata.
Although it was an internal matter of the SP, the TMC stand with Akhilesh and would continue to support him fully, he said.
The Samajwadi Party yesterday split down the middle with the faction headed by Chief Minister Akhilesh removing Mulayam as party chief and appointing him in his place at a convention in which the group claimed support of the majority of legislators and district units.
Mulayam had retorted by again expelling his cousin Ram Gopal for six years along with national vice president Kiranmoy Nanda, who chaired the convention, and general secretary Naresh Agarwal for taking part in it.
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Premier League giants Manchester United are reportedly yet to find agreement for Juventus left-back Alex Sandro.The Brazilian star has drawn strong links with a host of clubs across Europe this season and appeared in 26 Serie A games last season, scoring four times and assisting just as many times.IlBianconero understand that Manchester United haven't found an agreement with Juventus' Alex Sandro yet, despite reports of agreement having been found.It is also believed that Juventus have not yet contacted the player to hand him a renewed contract, with neither PSG nor Manchester United in contact with the player yet.Alex Sandro's contract at Juventus expires in the summer of 2020, with the player's future still very uncertain.Kaustubh Pandey(@Kaus_Pandey17)
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Peter Mannion wrote: Are you seriously saying Naughton or Rawsthorne (or Shaw) would be joint favourite for Man of Steel if they just switched to the Cas left wing...????
He has scored some wonder tries that even the far less athletic Ryan Hall would have no chance with...the combination of Brisbane and Daryl Powell has unlocked all the potential everyone could see. The task for Powell is to get him to carry it on.
What i am saying is that most of Edens tries are walk ins created by Gale and Shenton.its just pass and catch.Put any young wing from most clubs and they would finish the tries just like Eden has.Diving in the corner and grounding the ball whilst in the air is fairly standard in todays game.
BRIEF-Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals seeks trading halt
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LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — The Nebraska secretary of state’s office has put more than 24,000 business entities on notice that their annual and biennial reports and associated fees are delinquent.
Secretary of State John Gale says all 2017 reports should have been filed with his office by April 1. He says a reminder has been mailed to all nonprofits and limited liability companies and partnerships that missed the deadline. Gales says the businesses can all file reports and make payments online until June 1.
Business entities that fail to file by June 1, but wish to remain in good standing, will be required to reinstate or refile, depending on the business type. They will be assessed a reinstatement fee in addition to any payments that are past due.
Areas of Prince William Forest Park will open
TRIANGLE, Va. (AP) — Areas of Prince William Forest Park in Virginia will open after a March windstorm.
A National Park Service news release says areas that are clear of fallen and hazardous trees will open Monday.
Visitors can enter the park from Park Entrance Road off of Joplin Road beginning at 9 am. Piedmont Forest Trail, Laurel Trail Loop, Birch Bluff Trail, and Crossings Trail will be open to the public.
The Pine Grove Picnic Area and Telegraph Picnic Area will also open Monday.
However, most roads, trails, campgrounds, and facilities remain closed due to safety concerns following the windstorm. Prince William Forest Park administrators plan to open additional areas of the park as storm damage is mitigated.
Prince William Forest Park is the largest protected natural area in northern Virginia.
Shonda Rhimes, is one of the best-known producers in television. Rhimes is making the leap from ABC to Netflix. USA TODAY
SAN FRANCISCO (AP)  San Francisco police report shooting at UPS warehouse; no information on injuries.
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Mumbai, Jan 2 : Stock markets opened on a subdued note on the first trading day of 2017, with the benchmark BSE Sensex falling over 132 points in early trade on profit-booking after recent gains. The 30-share index, which had gained 415.78 points in the previous two sessions, fell 132.37 points, or 0.50 per cent, to 26,494.09 in early trade today.
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THE ISRAEl Secondary Fund management team : Shmuel Shilo, founding partner; Dana Ben Yosef, CFO; Dror Glass, founding managing partner; Nir Linchevski, managing partner; Josh Scher, associate.. Israel Secondary Fund has completed the closing of ISF II, a $100 million secondary fund.
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TOKYO: A 6.0-magnitude earthquake hit off the coast of Fukushima in Japan on Friday but there was no risk of a tsunami, officials said. The quake hit at a relatively shallow depth of 10 kilometers (six miles) at 04:59 p.m. (0759 GMT), 255 kilometers east of Ishinomaki, according to the United States Geological Survey. The Japan Meteorological Agency said the quake posed no tsunami risk. A 9.0-magnitude earthquake in March 2011 triggered a massive and deadly tsunami, which smashed into the Fukushima nuclear power station and sparked the world’s worst atomic accident since Chernobyl in 1986. Its operator is working to clean up and dismantle the reactors in a process that is expected to take at least four decades.
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Diplomatic Council Names RTAd As DC Global Media Innovator
The Diplomatic Council (DC) named RealTime Advertising Limited (RTAd) as the recipient of the DC Global Media Innovator for 2018. RTAd Limited manages the proprietary advertising-creation platform Adgile, which was designed by Simon Ingram. Launched two years ago, the Global Media Innovator recognizes companies that have made great impacts in the advancement of digital society. The award will be presented tonight at the Diplomatic Council All Nations Gala in Frankfurt. RTAd will receive a work of art by Ulrike Bolenz.
Kirby Smart was happy after beating Auburn in 2016. He was probably just as ecstatic when he found out Justin Fields committed to his program. John Bazemore AP
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Baku. 3 August. REPORT.AZ/ President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has viewed a tobacco reception center as part of his visit to Gakh district.
Report informs, the head of state was informed that the facility created 90 jobs. Tobacco is cured in 60 facilities here. Local farmers give preference to Virginia sort. Around 6,500-7,000 tons of tobacco will be stored in the district this year.
Hundreds of drivers with ride-hailing service Uber in Qatar went on strike on Monday for the second time in a year to protest against fare cuts.
Uber drivers in Doha stayed home on Monday to protest the cuts and an "upfront" service launched by Uber in November that allows passengers to view the total fare before their journey.
Thousands of Ethiopians, Indians and Nepalis work as Uber drivers in wealthy Qatar where unions and labor protests are banned and authorities penalize dissent with jail terms or immediate deportation.
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Millions of Brits face treacherous journeys into work today after yesterday's 'snow bomb' which plunged the UK's roads, railways and airports into chaos.
Schools across the UK have been shut as yesterday's snow turns to ice leading to warnings of 'Black Monday' ahead of predictions for fresh travel mayhem.
Dozens of flights have been cancelled at Heathrow Airport and passengers travelling to Britain on the Eurotunnel face a five-hour delay in Calais.
Forecasters tipped temperatures to plummet to -12C in some areas of the country tonight, which will be colder than Russia, which will lead to widespread frost tomorrow.
Highways England advised drivers across London, the Midlands and the North to check local forecasts before heading out while thousands of homes have been left without power.
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KeyMe is a technology startup that is placing kiosks inside stores that allow users to store, share and duplicate their physical keys using a digital scan that is securely stored in the cloud. KeyMe kiosks support the majority of key types, including home, office, mailbox, car, padlock, Mul-T-Lock and select Medeco keys. The kiosks also support more than 70 percent of car keys. KeyMe already has partnerships with 7-Eleven, K-Mart, Albertson’s, Rite Aid, Kroger, Safeway, and more. According to the company, these partnerships are increasing traffic to the stores, where customers are perusing while making their keys.
Jonathan Golub, Credit Suisse chief U.S. equity strategist, and Ian Shepherdson, Pantheon Macroeconomics founder and chief U.S. economist, provide insight to the broader markets and interest rates ahead of the FOMC meeting.
Trump's choice for CIA director, Gina Haspel, faces attacks from Democrats and the media; Dr. Sebastian Gorka and Sean Spicer react on 'Hannity.'
PARIS May 3 BNP Paribas reported a 4.4 percent rise in quarterly profit, boosted by strong fixed income and equities trading, which helped offset weak retail banking where revenues fell.
France's biggest bank said on Wednesday that net income rose to 1.89 billion euros ($2.1 billion) in the first quarter from 1.81 billion euros a year earlier. This beat the average of four analyst estimates of 1.6 billion euros in a Reuters poll.
The results came after French banks enjoyed a stock market rally following the first round of the French presidential election that bolstered investors' projections that Emmanuel Macron, seen as a business-friendly candidate, would eventually win.
($1 = 0.9154 euros) (Reporting by Maya Nikolaeva and Julien Ponthus; Editing by Sudip Kar-Gupta)
Harvard teaming with Google to reduce harmful chemical use
BOSTON (AP) — Harvard University is teaming up with Google to reduce the use of harmful chemicals in building products and materials.
Organizers say the initiative announced Wednesday targets chemicals used in consumer products like furniture and carpets that science has shown have potential negative health effects.
The goal is to create a set of tools using the latest research to inform decisions by large institutions, purchasers and manufacturers with the hope of increasing demand for healthier alternatives. Organizers said there are more than 80,000 chemicals in use, some associated with long-term health and environmental problems.
The collaboration is an initiative of the Center for Climate, Health, and the Global Environment launched Wednesday at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
The center is led by former Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Gina McCarthy.
A 9-year-old boy retrieved a gun from his parents’ bedroom and shot his 13-year-old sister to death, authorities said, after the two got into an argument over a video game controller.
The incident occurred over the weekend in rural Monroe County, Mississippi, as the children’s mother was preparing lunch in the kitchen, the county sheriff said.
“He wanted the controller, and I guess he knew where to find the gun,” Sheriff Cecil Cantrell told CNN.
The boy grabbed a handgun, which was kept in a nightstand next to the bed, and shot the sister in the back of the head, the sheriff said.
“This is the first time I’ve ever dealt with any child that was shot like that,” Cantrell said. “And I hope I never deal with it again.”
The girl was taken to Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in Memphis, where she was pronounced dead Sunday.
The case is still under investigation and authorities have not filed charges.
“We are talking to the district attorney,” Cantrell said.
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A fuel tanker spilt some of its content on the road on Moshalashi Bus stop/roundabout Ipaja area of Lagos State only days after at least 12 people were killed in an explosion that resulted from a spill by a fuel tanker.
According to a report by The Nation, the spill happened on Wednesday, July 4, 2018, when the driver refused to stop when he was stopped by officers of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA).
The truck was eventually stopped, and officials of the Lagos Neighborhood and Security Corps (LNSC), LASTMA, Lagos Response Unit (LRU), Nigerian Police and Lagos State Fire Service are reportedly currently on ground, waiting for the content to be trans loaded to another vehicle before final evacuation of the damaged tanker.
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The U.S. Forest Service announced it will be conducting prescribed burns about five miles east of Buena Vista starting Tuesday.
The project involved burning about 400 acres near McGee Gulch, near County Road 305 and Forest Road 376. There could be temporary road closures in the area for firefighter safety.
The project is aimed at reducing the risk of catastrophic wildfire in the area and to improve the overall health of the forest. The smoke could affect air quality in the area, and weather will determine whether ignition should happen on certain days.
Firefighters will be nearby to contain the burns, if needed.
Saints head coach Sean Payton participated Tuesday in the Zurich Classic Celebrity Pro-Am.
Among those also participating were former Jacksonville and Oakland head coach Jack Del Rio, and ESPN’s Chris Berman.
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After the four hole format, Payton met with local media. He said offensive line and a pass rusher are on the Saints radar heading into the draft.
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The Saints have the 27th pick in the first round.
New Orleans also has a selection in the third and fourth rounds, two picks in the 5th and 6th rounds, and one pick in the 7th round.
The first round is selected Thursday night.
CPA holds Class of 2018 Commencement Exercises
Last Updated: May 30, 2018 at 10:16 am
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Colleton Preparatory Academy held its Class of 2018 Commencement Exercises on Friday May 25 in the gymnasium. Here, Valedictorian Emily Grace Martin is giving her address to her classmates, former teachers and guests.
Look for complete coverage in our special Class of 2018 Graduation Edition set for publication Thursday June 14.
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Denmark’s prime minister says a letter from President Donald Trump accusing Danes of not spending enough on NATO has “a unilateral focus on military spending as a percentage of the gross domestic product on defense.”
Ahead of a July 11-12 NATO summit, Trump sent letters to several NATO allies demanding they boost their defense spending.
In an email Wednesday to The Associated Press, Danish Prime Minister Lars Loekke Rasmussen said he “was not surprised by the letter” where Trump wrote “the United States is increasingly unwilling to ignore the European failure to meet shared security commitments.”
After Russia annexed Ukraine’s Crimean Peninsula in 2014, NATO allies agreed to stop cutting defense budgets and start moving toward a goal of devoting 2 percent of GDP to defense within a decade.
March 31 Pilot Gold Inc:
* Pilot Gold reports year-end financial and operating results
* Pilot Gold Inc - initial 2017 exploration program and budget at Goldstrike is $5.98 million
* Pilot Gold Inc - appointment of Dr. Joanna Bailey as chief financial officer and corporate secretary, effective April 4, 2017
* Pilot Gold Inc - Bailey will replace john wenger
* Pilot Gold - in Feb 2017, co applied for an additional notice of intent for a further 1.8 acres of disturbance in property's mineral mountain area
* Pilot Gold Inc - company's share of budgeted expenditures at Kinsley for 2017 program is $0.42 million
* Expect to receive approval on a full plan of operations in response to NOI by end of Q2 2017
* Pilot Gold Inc - 2017 budget for Black Pine Property is approximately $0.39 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Mario Batali is stepping down from daily operations at his restaurant empire following reports of sexual misconduct by the celebrity chef over a period of at least 20 years.
The online site Eater New York reported Monday that the incidents involve at least four women, three who worked for Batali. In a prepared statement sent to The Associated Press, Batali said the complaints match up with his past behavior.
A spokesperson for Batali & Bastianich Hospitality Group says an employee reported inappropriate behavior by Batali in October. The company told Eater it was the first formal complaint against Batali and that he was reprimanded and required to attend training.
ABC said Monday that it has asked Batali to step away from the show, "The Chew" while the allegations are investigated.
About Dementia embracing community singing group - Ambleside
A community singing group who get together to sing well known songs from the 50's 60's 70's and musicals. The service offers coffee and chat on arrival and great support to family carers and people with dementia. Great fun and very informal.
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese media say 11 people have died in a fire that engulfed a home for elderly welfare recipients in northern Japan.
The fire broke out before midnight Thursday in Sapporo, the main city on the island of Hokkaido. Media reports say that five residents were rescued.
Footage on public broadcaster NHK showed flames and smoke pouring out of the three-story building as firefighters battled the blaze.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Kyodo News service says the building was a former inn that had been rented by the operator of the facility.
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Henry Hill might be a small time gangster, who may have taken part in a robbery with Jimmy Conway and Tommy De Vito, two other gangsters who might have set their sights a bit higher. His two partners could kill off everyone else involved in the robbery, and slowly start to think about climbing up through the hierarchy of the Mob. Henry, however, might be badly affected by his partners' success, but will he consider stooping low enough to bring about the downfall of Jimmy and Tommy?
Springs Echo publisher Raven Canon gets her first look at the first edition of the new newspaper Friday, December 30, 2016 at the offices of Catholic Charities. The newspaper will be distributed beginning January 1, 2017.
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FILE - In this Oct. 24, 2002, file photo, San Francisco Giants' J.T. Snow, left, drags 3-year-old Darren Baker, son of then-Giants manager Dusty Baker, away from home plate and the path of oncoming baserunner David Bell, after Snow scored in the seventh inning of Game 5 of baseball's World Series in San Francisco. Darren Baker got scooped up by his father's team again. The son of Washington manager Dusty Baker was drafted by the Nationals in the 27th round of the Major League Baseball draft Wednesday, June 14--15 years after he first headlines on the baseball diamond. Kevork Djansezian, File AP Photo
VICTORIA — Former British Columbia premier Dave Barrett has died at the age of 87.
A statement from Premier John Horgan’s office says the former NDP premier died after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease.
He died today in Victoria.
Barrett was first elected to the B.C. legislature in 1960.
The former social worker from Vancouver became known as the champion of the little guy.
He was elected eight times as a provincial member of the legislature.
He was also elected as a federal New Democrat MP in 1988 in the former Victoria-area riding of Esquimalt-Juan de Fuca.
Barrett made political history when his left leaning New Democrats defeated the five-term Social Credit juggernaut governments of W.A.C. Bennett in 1972.
He was B.C.’s first NDP premier and his three-year government from 1972 to 1975 was short-lived but enduring for its political accomplishments.
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The Manning-Santee American Legion baseball team fell 9-4 on Tuesday to th Sumter legion team. Although Manning-Santee got off to a great start with an early 2-0 lead by the top of th second inning, Sumter rallied back to score four in the bottom of the third to take a 4-2 lead and never gave that lead up.
INDIANAPOLIS — Andrew Luck isn't sure when he'll start throwing again and won't set a timetable for his return from shoulder surgery.
The Indianapolis Colts starting quarterback isn't expected to do much — if any — work during the team's off-season workouts.
Players and coaches held their first official team activities Monday at the team complex, and for the first time Luck acknowledged that his injury problems began during a Week 3 contest at Tennessee in 2015.
He missed nine games that season with an assortment of injuries, including a lacerated kidney. After the season, Luck said he decided to undergo rehab rather than opt for surgery. But after aggravating the injury several times last season, he decided to have surgery.
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The following people were sentenced April 3-4, 2017, by Judge William C. Marietti of Muskegon County's 14th Circuit Court: Charvez Brantley, 19, of Muskegon Heights, to six months in jail for probation violation, delivery of a controlled substance less than 50 grams, six months in jail, $1,3789 court costs/fees. Kyle Ross Jackson, 23, of Muskegon, to four months in jail, plus completion of the KPEP and Exit for two counts of possession of a controlled substance, $716 court costs/fees.
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Police are looking into an incident minutes before the Champions League semi-finals kicked off tonight at 7.45 in Walton Breck Road which leads to the Liverpool FC stadium, Anfield.
Shocking videos shared on social media show a group of around 40 Roma fans attacking their counterparts, while witnesses claimed the Italians were using ther belts as weapons.
Authorities wrote on Twitter: "We are investigating a serious assault of a man outside the Albert pub on Walton Breck Rd at about 7.35pm.
"Officers are appealing to anyone with information, or mobile phone footage to contact our social media desk via twitter @MerPolCC or Facebook Merseyside Police CC"
An unconfirmed report also suggest that a Liverpool supporter was stabbed during the clash.
Daily Star journalist Jeremy Cross tweeted: "Hearing reports of a serious incident behind the Kop end following clashes between rival fans.
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GEORGETOWN, SC (WBTW) – The Georgetown Police Department launched a mobile app to help officers warn the community about possible emergency situations.
With the new mobile app, the police department will be able to send alerts for situations like flooding locations, road closures, inclement weather, and other events that directly affect public safety. The app will also allow community members to report crimes in real time or submit tips to the police department.
Although all the functions of the app aren’t currently available, officials say it’s a work in progress and will be operating at full capacity soon.
“Going live with our mobile app is just another way of engaging our community as well as providing better service to our citizens,” says Georgetown Police Chief Kelvin Waites.
Chief Waites says the app is free and available through the Apple iTunes store or Google Play by searching City of Georgetown PD.
TAIPEI, April 28 Taiwan's presidential office on Friday said it had no plans "at this stage" to hold a telephone call with U.S. President Donald Trump, and understood that the United States had priorities in handling Asia-Pacific regional affairs.
The response came after Trump brushed aside the idea of such a phone call, following a comment by Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen that she would not rule one out, in separate interviews with Reuters on Thursday.
"Based on the good mutual trust and understanding between Taiwan and the United States, we understand the United States has priorities in handling regional affairs," Presidential Office spokesman Alex Huang said in a statement.
"At this stage, we don't have such a plan."
The government would pursue Taiwan's best interests, Huang added. (Reporting by J.R. Wu; Editing by Clarence Fernandez)
Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith strained his left hamstring and will not return to Monday's Game 2 of their first-round series with the Pacers.
Smith, who scored three points in 18 first-half minutes, will reportedly be evaluated after the game.
He averaged 8.6 in 41 appearances during the regular season.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (NYSE:TSM) will begin volume production of its 12nm FinFET process chips in Q4, according to a Commercial Times report cited by Digitimes.
The process already has orders from clients including Nvidia’s Volta GPU series and Xavier series processors and MediaTek’s Helio P30 mobile chips.
Taiwan Semiconductor has already started mass production of the 10nm FinFET chips with Apple as the key buyer for the processors used in iPad Pro models and the A11 chips powering the upcoming iPhones.
Production of the 10nm and 12nm chips expected to push Taiwan Semiconductor’s Q4 sales to about $8.9B to $9B.
Taiwan Semiconductor shares are up 2.26% .
Previously: Taiwan Semiconductor's July revenues hit low, Q3 improvement expected (Aug. 11)
WASHINGTON, Aug 14 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday signed a presidential memorandum authorizing an investigation into China's alleged theft of American intellectual property, declaring it "one big move."
The order directs U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer to determine whether to investigate Chinese trade practices that force U.S. companies operating in China to turn over intellectual property.
"Ambassador Lighthizer you are empowered to consider all available options at your disposal," Trump said before he signed the memo. "This is just the beginning," Trump added.
Another pet friendly café has opened its doors in Hamilton. It’s the latest restaurant in a concept that capitalizes on the special relationship people enjoy with their pets. My Dogs Café and Bar is adding as well to the attractions on Locke street.
Amanda Nunes: ‘That’s It for Ronda Rousey’ (UFC 207 video)
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At her UFC 207 post-fight press conference, Nunes weighed in on her part in retiring Tate and potentially Rousey, and her thoughts on where the UFC women’s bantamweight division currently stands.
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Wale appeared on the music scene out of nowhere with a new album titled “It’s Complicated.” Although the project was unexpected, Wale Dropped “Staying Power” wright before his “Its Complicated” project popped up. Watch Wale find his Staying power with in his lady and his friends through out the visual. From The Airport to the Streets, Wale shows his Staying Power, he seems to back on his feet. Peep Wale, while he pushes to out rap his opponents…one of things that makes the saying and title “It’s Complicated” all worth it in the video below.
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Lightning and wind are aggravating a tough fire situation in an area that has already been hit hard by this year's aggressive wildfire season.
Fire information officer Natasha Broznitsky says the Cariboo region saw lightning storms over the weekend, which hampered fire suppression efforts.
A number of new evacuation orders were issued as flames crept close to communities, including Alexis Creek and Canim Lake, near Williams Lake.
Broznitsky says more than 5,100 square kilometres have been charred in the Cariboo since April 1st -- an area nearly the size of Prince Edward Island.
FILE- In this Nov. 17, 2016, file photo, retired Lt. Gen Michael Flynn gestures as he arrives with his son Michael G. Flynn, left, at Trump Tower in New York.
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BEIJING, April 25 (Reuters) - Chinese automaker Guangzhou Automobile Group Co Ltd (GAC) said on Wednesday that a brewing trade war between China and the United States could hurt the firm's plans to break into the U.S. market if tariff barriers were raised.
Feng Xingya, GAC Group president, told reporters at the Beijing auto show that increased U.S. tariffs on imported Chinese vehicles would have a "significant" impact on plans to break into the United States by 2019. (Reporting by Pei Li in BEIJING; Writing by Adam Jourdan and Stephen Coates)
Traffic on northbound I-75 at Rochester Road in Troy is backed up after a gravel hauler crashed.
Only one lane is open, according to MDOT.
MDOT says southbound is also seeing backups with debris on both sides on the freeway.
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April 12 Italian fashion group Prada executives say at a post results analyst call:
* dividend on 2017 results likely to be in the same range as last few years
* the group is not thinking about M&A deals now, but has no bias against them and will review opportunities if they arise
* improvement in trading conditions seen in December and January are "still there"
* has appointed new manager, Chiara Tosato, to lead digital strategy of the company
* group has seen "sequential" improvement in the second half of 2016, particularly in the last few months of the year
* growth in the UK was double digit in the second half of the year, Russia sales outperformed with double digit growth across the year
* in 2016 group opened 28 new stores, closed 26 and renovated 40 boutiques
* Cash flow generation will be used to self-fund activities, mostly digital initiatives Further company coverage: (Reporting by Milan newsroom)
Join the Greater Birmingham Humane Society for the BIGGEST and BEST night of spooky fun in Birmingham at Howls & Growls on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017 at Old Car Heaven. Come in costume for the chance to win $4,000 in cash prizes and dance with the dead and hundreds of your ghoulish friends to music provided by Neon Electric. Party games, terrifying live actors, amazing special effects and incredible monsters make this a fright night you won’t want to miss! Birmingham’s best food trucks will also be on hand with food for purchase. While animals can’t join us at the event, proceeds will support the thousands of homeless, abused and neglected animals who find hope and help through the GBHS every year. The party starts at 7 p.m. General admission tickets are available for $35 each and include beer and wine selections. For more information, visit www.gbhs.org.
But Mr Fawaz told the newspaper he did not send the tweets, which were later deleted, and described it as frightening to see them on his account.
“My Twitter account has been hacked and closed,” he said. “It’s a bit scary to be honest. I did not send those tweets. I woke up at 11.30am to the news.
“I am not going to worry about these things.”
Mr Fawaz began seeing Michael following the star’s split from his former long-term partner Kenny Goss.
TORONTO—A strike that temporarily shut down Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. operations is over, as the company and the union representing conductors and locomotive engineers on Wednesday reached a tentative four-year deal.
Details of the agreement weren’t immediately available. Teamsters Canada, which represents over 3,000 workers, said operations would resume at 6 a.m. local time across the country. Teamsters members walked off the job at 10 p.m. ET on Tuesday after months of talks failed to produce a deal.
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Laura Poitras' travel nightmare began more than a decade ago when the award-winning filmmaker started getting detained at airports every time she tried to set foot back in the United States. She was stopped without explanation more than 50 times on foreign travel, and dozens more times on domestic trips, before the extra searches suddenly stopped in 2012.
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Pop star Ariana Grande, who is in Korea for her first concert here, is refraining from any contact with the media and fans before her performance, possibly out of fears of terrorism.Grande is believed to have arrived at Gimpo International Airport late Monday, without being greeted by a crowd of fans and the media as is the norm when megastars visit the country. This sparked a rumor that Grande had refused to enter Korea after seeing a flock of reporters at the airport.Hyundai Card, the show’s promoter, denied the rumor, saying that the secrecy was at Grande’s request. It added that the concert would be held as scheduled at 8 p.m. Tuesday at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul.In May, a suicide bomb attack that happened after Grande’s concert in Manchester, England, left 23 dead and hundreds injured.
On Thursday Congressman Dan Lipinski helped to introduce the Automatic Gunfire Prevention Act, which prohibits the manufacture, possession, sale, and transfer of devices designed to convert a semi-automatic weapon into the near-equivalent of a fully automatic machine gun. It’s believed that these devices, known as “bump stocks”, were used by the shooter that killed at least 59 people and injured more than 520 others in Las Vegas. The Congressman says “Currently, this device, which allows someone to fire a semi-automatic weapon at a rate of 400 to 800 rounds per minute, is readily available for purchase online and legal to buy. Automatic fire guns are already very strictly limited so this bill is simply in line with current federal law. Passing this bill is just common sense, and hopefully something that the majority of my colleagues in Washington will support.”
Four Arkansas farmers were the some of the first recipients of carbon credits for sustainable practices in the United States.
According to Talk Business & Politics, the credits were primarily issued due to the reduction in methane produced.
The amount of the credit was not released.
Farmers from California and Mississippi were part of the program.
A total of seven farmers in the United States received the credits.
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Major parts of Accra have been flooded following Friday morning’s heavy downpour.
Reports gathered by Kasapafmonline.com indicate that roads in Kaneshie, Circle and Mallam among others have been flooded impeding smooth flow of traffic in these areas.
The Legon-Accra road has had its fair share of the flooding as it took motorists 2hours to drive from Okponglo junction to Spina Junction.
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SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) – A Massachusetts police department is investigating a Facebook comment by an officer who wrote “Hahahaha love this” in response to a story about a car crashing into counter-protesters at a white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, killing one person and injuring at least 19 others.
Springfield Police Commissioner John Barbieri says he received a complaint about the comment Sunday and opened an internal investigation.
Officer Conrad Lariviere wrote in response to the violence: “Hahahaha love this, maybe people shouldn’t block road ways.”
In a Facebook interview with Masslive.com, Lariviere says he’s a “good man who made a stupid comment.”
Democratic Mayor Domenic Sarno says: “There is no place for this in our society, let alone from a Springfield Police Officer.”
An Ohio man is charged with second-degree murder and other counts over the crash.
The wreckage of a light plane that crashed at Caloundra Aerodrome.
A PLANE crash that left four people injured with two in a serious condition on Saturday is being investigated by a peak transport body.
Ben Berg, 49, was piloting the Sling 4 plane which hit the ground and flipped near the end of a Caloundra Aerodrome runway about 11.45am.
He remains in a serious but stable condition at the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital.
The male passenger, whose condition was described as serious, was treated at the Sunshine Coast University Hospital and two women suffered minor injuries.
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau is investigating the incident and will be interviewing all people who on board the plane.
Witnesses or anyone with video recordings and photographs that might help in the investigation are urged to contact the ATSB on 1800 020 616 or via email ATSBinfo@atsb.gov.au.
ATSB advised a preliminary report would be released within 30 days.
MIAMI (AP) - An appeals court has ruled the federal government cannot legally stop trade of Burmese pythons and other giant exotic snakes within the continental U.S.
However, snake owners are cautioned not to move their reptiles just yet as other legal challenges may remain.
The United States Association of Reptile Keepers sued in 2013 to overturn a nationwide ban on importing eight constrictor species or taking them across state lines.
In an April 7 decision, the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower court's ruling that the U.S. wildlife officials didn't have authority to restrict interstate trade of snakes such as Burmese pythons, reticulated pythons or green anacondas.
The Center for Biological Diversity says the court addressed the law's wording but not the data supporting the ban.
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The Marion County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) Major Crimes Unit arrested Avisus Sedale Davis (DOB: 12/02/1988) after he raped a girl (who was 13-years old at the time) and impregnated her. The juvenile reported the rape after she gave birth to the child and detectives recently received DNA confirmation that Davis is the child's father. The juvenile reported that in January 2016, she met Davis through a family member and she had asked to use the bathroom in his house. When she was done, she said Davis forced himself on her and raped her. Additionally, the victim said that Davis told her that if she told anyone what happened, he would shoot her house up.
It was “Barbershop Night” for Monday’s game between the Hornets and Sixers.
I’m not entirely sure what that entailed, but I do know that 76ers group event specialist Matt Yoder was prepared for the occasion.
Yoder might have the best hair in Philadelphia. You’re not a true fan until you turn your hair into a portrait of Joel Embiid. That’s a rule. (OK, it isn’t.)
Yoder wasn’t alone in sporting Sixers-inspired hairstyles either. The sales team joined in.
Embiid went on to score 25 points with 19 rebounds in the win. I’m not saying that Yoder’s hair powered Embiid to the monster game, but I’m also not saying it didn’t.
Meyers (leg) and the Seahawks reached an injury settlement Monday, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.
Meyers reverted to the team's injured reserve after getting waived. The injury settlement means he is now a free agent.
Ambrose & Rollins Rewatch Their Hell In A Cell War WWE has released the following video on-line: Raw Tag Team Champions Seth Rollins & Dean Ambrose tune in to WWE Hell in a Cell 2014 on WWE Network to relive their unbelievable battle in the dangerous structure. Update On Jeff Hardy’s Injury & Recovery WWE has released a photo gallery on-line taking a look at Jeff Hardy’s rehabilitation following successful rotator cuff surgery. Here is WWE’s update on Jeff’s recovery that coincides with the photo gallery: Following a successful surgery to repair a torn right rotator cuff that he sustained during the Six-Pack Challenge on the Sept. 18 edition of Raw, Jeff Hardy begins the long road back to active competition. View detailed photos of The Charismatic Enigma’s tough physical rehab. You can view the photo gallery by clicking HERE Update Regarding Jeff Hardy Injury: Surgery Reportedly Done, How Long Is He Expected To Be Out Of Action?
Easter Monday brings one last round of Holy Week traditions around the world.
Among the festivities:
Hare Pie Scramble and Bottle Kicking, Hallaton, England. The custom, dating back 300 years, has two parts: A hare pie is blessed by a vicar and pieces are thrown to the crowd; then, rival villages Hallaton and Medbourne attempt to carry a bottle (actually a beer keg) across a boundary stream. The best-of-three contest can last several hours.
The World Coal Carrying Championships, Gawthorpe, England. Since 1963, participants have raced about two-thirds of a mile carrying a sack of coal — 110 pounds for men, 44 pounds for women.
In the United States, children gather on the lawn outside the president’s house and use spoons to roll wooden eggs along a race course. They can also make crafts with the president’s family and listen to books being read by members of his administration.
The NFL's exclusive fifth-year option party rolls on.
The Dolphins on Tuesday became the latest team to join the fray, exercising DeVante Parker's fifth-year team option. Worth roughly $9.5 million, the move keeps Miami's 25-year-old wideout under contract through 2019.
The Dolphins obviously see promise in Parker -- the 14th overall pick from 2015 -- despite the receiver failing to top 750 yards in any of his three pro seasons. If Parker fails to break out in 2018, Miami could bypass his fifth-year option, which is guaranteed for injury alone.
At 6-foot-3 and 212 pounds, Parker has shown on-field flashes. He opened strong last season, with 18 catches over his first three starts. From there, he never topped six grabs in a game and finished the campaign with just one score.
With the Dolphins in play to draft a quarterback, Miami's offense has the potential to look entirely different. It makes sense to keep Parker under team control until they know for certain what he can become.
Dar es Salaam — Plans are underway to establish a facility on Mandela Expressway to ease clearance of cargo belonging to investors in export processing zones.
Already, talks are going on between the Export Processing Zones Authority (EPZA) and the Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA) to that effect.EPZA director general Joseph Simbakalia told The Citizen that the authority last year conducted a study to understand the challenges facing its customers.
"Among the issues raised included the service delivery at the Dar es Salaam Port and need to provide special cargo clearance for EPZA companies," he said.
According to him, EPZA has demarcated 14,800 square metres near Mandela Expressway for a freight container station for its customers. He noted that the land is an extension of the Dar es Salaam Port and will be used to reduce congestion for EPZA containers.
Upon the facility completion, containers will be released immediately at the port to be cleared at the freight station.
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The Greenfield Police Department has released the following information:
April 14
ARRESTS/CITATIONS
Arrests/Citations:
A 17-year-old Greenfield juvenile was issued a citation for no operator’s license.
Jacob Richter, 34, Greenfield, was arrested for possession of drugparaphernalia, tampering with evidence, and a probation violation.
INCIDENT
At 1:58 p.m., a resident in the 500 block of South Second Street reported their vehicle was taken without permission. The vehicle was recovered from an outside agency prior to the theft report.
April 15
ARRESTS/CITATIONS
Jody Lawless, 37, Greenfield, was arrested for failure to appear.
INCIDENT
At 3:46 p.m., a resident in the 200 block of North 11th Street reported a theft.
April 16
ARRESTS/CITATIONS
JP Napier, 33, Leesburg, was arrested for inducing panic and persistent disorderly conduct.
Police are investigating the death of a man whose body was found floating Monday morning in Cherry Creek in Denver. Police were called to the scene around 6 a.m. Monday.
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KELSEYVILLE (AP) — Authorities in Northern California say they have arrested a man suspected of opening fire on highway workers and officers assisting them.
The Lake County Sheriff’s Department said Joshua Caleb Brown was arrested Monday on his property by SWAT teams without incident.
The department says Caltrans workers and California Highway Patrol officers were on Highway 29 in Kelseyville Monday when he fired two shots in their direction.
Deputies say Brown fired three more shots at officials who responded to the scene before fleeing on foot.
Authorities issued a shelter in place and temporarily shut down Highway 29 to all traffic between Live Oak Drive and Bottle Rock Road.
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March 29 Digiwin Software Co Ltd :
* Sees net loss for FY 2017 Q1 to be 8 million yuan to 13 million yuan, compared to net loss in FY 2016 Q1(6.4 million yuan)
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CHICAGO (CBS) — Police in west suburban Winfield say a 50-year-old man killed his elderly parents, and then himself, after he learned they were going to make him move out of their home.
Karl Clinkenbeard and his parents, 77-year-old Nancy Clinkenbeard and 76-year-old Clyde Clinkenbeard, were found dead in their home in the 500 block of Jefferson Avenue in Winfield around 6 a.m. on May 21.
Autopsies determined all three suffered “multiple sharp force injuries,” according to the DuPage County Coroner’s office.
Investigators said Tuesday Karl Clinkenbeard killed his parents sometime between noon and 1:15 p.m on May 20, and then committed suicide.
“Information obtained from multiple sources indicates the incident most likely began after Karl learned that Clyde and Nancy intended to remove him from the Jefferson Street residence,” Winfield Police Chief David Schar said in a statement.
Although The Bachelorette fan favorite Peter Kraus didn’t become the next Bachelor, he’s definitely sticking with the franchise. The show’s creator, Mike Fleiss, announced via social media on Wednesday that Peter will be on The Bachelor Winter Games, the spinoff series set to air in February opposite NBC’s Olympics coverage. Based on The Bachelor Winter Games details we know so far, contestants will compete in Winter-themed athletic challenges while also (naturally) looking for love. Kraus, who hasn’t yet addressed the news, will be competing alongside fellow alums from the international Bachelor and Bachelorette series. In late September, Fleiss revealed that at least 12 nations will be represented among the contestants on the show. Who’s ready?!
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CLEVELAND, Ohio -- About two dozen demonstrators including the father of Aniya Garrett on Monday occupied Euclid Avenue near East 40th Street to decry recent cases where children died after their families were investigated by social services workers.
The group began marching about 12:40 p.m. outside the county's Jane Edna Hunter Social Services Center at East 40th Street and Euclid Avenue and caused several road closures for nearly an hour.
Cleveland and RTA police blocked Euclid Avenue between East 40th Street and the Children's Museum during much of the rally, which ended about 1:30 p.m. Police re-opened Euclid Avenue about 1:35 p.m.
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March 19 (Reuters) - Rexford Industrial Realty Inc:
* REXFORD INDUSTRIAL ACQUIRES INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY FOR $17.2 MILLION
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Penrith Panthers have confirmed the release of Samisoni Langi in order for him to take up a deal with a Super League club.
The Tonga international, 24, joined the Panthers this year following a spell with North Sydney Bears in the New South Wales Cup.
A versatile player, Langi can play in several positions, namely in the back-row or centre.
His NRL career started with Sydney Roosters where he made three appearances between 2013 and 2014, although he failed to make a single appearance for the Panthers.
BEIJING, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Ford Motor’s China joint venture will recall 567,167 vehicles from Feb. 25, China’s quality watchdog said on Friday.
The recall is due to some brake-related problems, according to a statement posted on the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine’s website. (Reporting by Beijing Monitoring Desk; Editing by Gopakumar Warrier)
The Knox County Commissioners and Council discussed various issues yesterday during a joint meeting at the Vincennes Fortnightly Club. The over hour-long session was a chance for both sides to work on various issues of interest between the two groups.
Knox County Commissioners’ president Kellie Streeter says of the topics they covered, two stand out…
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Other discussion topics included the County’s transparency portal, updates to the County’s Micro-Vote system, and work with the County Highway Department.
Streeter wants to joint sessions to be held at three-month intervals…
Puerto Rico governor Ricardo Rossello will engage in a dialogue with Tesla visionary and CEO Elon Musk about the possibility of Tesla bringing Puerto Rico’s power grid back to functionality after sustaining severe damage from Hurricane Maria.
Musk’s extended his offer via Twitter on Thursday.
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My code also starts with HS and ends with the number 6.
Here’s our exclusive interview with “Tom vs. Time” director Gotham Chopra where he gives us a behind the scenes look at the making of the series along with some anecdotes about Tom Brady, Julian Edelman, Danny Amendola and Gisele.
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Adolph Hitler will forever be known the man who destroyed millions of families, but what was his own family like?
Adnan Januzaj admits Sunderland will get hammered by Liverpool if they repeat the weekend's defensive disasters.
Sunderland let in four goals at Burnley on New Year’s Eve and Januzaj knows says Jurgen Klopp’s rampant Reds could score more than that when they visit on Monday.
The Black Cats were abject at Turf Moor, and on-loan Manchester United winger Januzaj claims everyone must now produce a response in front of their home crowd.
“Everyone is down after a bad defeat and a bad performance like that, but we have to try to look at the games we played well in before and make it difficult for Liverpool,” he said.
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Kobe Bryant may not watch an awful lot of NBA basketball anymore — at least that’s what he says — but that doesn’t mean the recently retired future Hall of Famer has disconnected himself from watching hoops completely. Bryant is among the biggest proponents of the WNBA and regularly tweets about the women’s game, like Diana Taurasi becoming the league’s all-time leading scorer.
Bryant’s love for the WNBA comes from both his love of basketball and being the father of three daughters. In a recent video for the WNBA, Bryant explained why the league is so great for basketball fans and especially for young girls looking for inspiration as female athletes.
Phil Ellsworth / ESPN Images(RALEIGH, N.C.) — Mark Gottfried’s time as the head coach for North Carolina State University’s men’s basketball team appears to be in jeopardy.
Sources tell ESPN Gottfried’s job likely depends on how the Wolfpack performs in the coming weeks.
“He could be gone this week, if they get pounded by North Carolina tomorrow night,” one source told ESPN Tuesday night.
Gottfried has been with NC State since April 2011. Under his leadership, the Wolfpack has appeared in the NCAA tournament four times.
So far this season, NC State is 14-12 and ranks 13th in the ACC with a 3-10 record in the conference.
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March 31 Realcan Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.:
* Says the co proposed to pay a cash dividend of 0.91 yuan for every 10 shares and use additional paid-in capital to distribute 13 new shares for every 10 shares, as the dividend payment plan for FY 2016
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West Pelzer firefighters along with Pelzer EMS await state troopers at the scene of a rollover accident on Saturday morning. The car was traveling east on Old River Road when it left the roadway and overturned. Neither the driver nor passenger were injured. (Photo by David Rogers)
Carlos Santana says he was only trying to congratulate Adele on her big night at the Grammys when he said Beyonce "is very beautiful to look at" but "not a singer, singer."
Santana told the Australian Associated Press that Adele can "sing, sing." He said Adele "doesn't bring all the dancers and props, she can just stand there and she just stood there and sang the song and that's it, and this is why she wins."
Santana clarified his stance on Facebook Tuesday , writing that his "intent was to congratulate Adele" and that his comment about Beyonce "was regretfully taken out of context." He adds that he has "the utmost respect" for Beyonce.
Tim Kiser, Grass Valley City Engineer/Director of Public Works, was named the interim city manager during Tuesday’s city council meeting.
Kiser’s new role will commence immediately following outgoing City Manager Robert Richardson’s departure for the city of Auburn, scheduled for Thursday the 23.
Tuesday’s announcement was made out of a closed session meeting held after the regularly scheduled portion.
“He’s got a lot on his plate,” Mayor Howard Levine said of Kiser. “We’ll have to make accommodations for some of the projects that he has and commence the search for the full time city manager.”
Andrew Wilkinson addresses the crowd after being named the new leader of the BC Liberals.
Officer charged with threatening woman to get nude photos
ORANGE CITY, Fla. (AP) — Authorities say a Florida police officer threatened and attempted to extort a Georgia woman and her family.
A Volusia County Sheriff's Office news release says 25-year-old Joshua David Fancher was arrested Tuesday afternoon at the Orange City Police Department on a Georgia warrant charging him with making terroristic threats.
The victim had told the Lowndes County Sheriff's Department in Georgia that she was getting threatening messages from an unknown person demanding nude photos from her. Authorities say the messages included threats to kill and rape her family members if she didn't provide the pictures.
Francher resigned from the Orange City Police Department after being confronted with the charges. He was being held without bond on a Georgia warrant. Jail records didn't list an attorney.
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Head to Lakeshore State Park in downtown Milwaukee for the 12th annual Sturgeon Fest on September 30, 2017 to enjoy a day of free, family fun (and make a huge difference while doing it!).
The festivities continue all day with games and activities for kids, a Sturgeon Warrior obstacle course, a craft tent kayak demonstrations, prairie tours, educational booths, live performances,, delicious local food trucks, and more. The best part? For a $10 donation, you can hand-release a young sturgeon into Lake Michigan and be a hands-on part of bringing back this incredible species!
Sturgeon Fest celebrates Riveredge’s 25 year partnership with the Wisconsin DNR to bring back Lake Sturgeon, a critically important species both environmentally and culturally, to the Milwaukee River, where they haven’t been seen in over 100 years.
For all the details about the festival, the project it supports, and to sponsor a sturgeon, please visit www.sturgeonfest.org !
Is this the best hotel view in EUROPE? The Santorini retreat with a beautiful infinity pool and views of the volcanic Aegean that will light up your Instagram profile Inside the world's most secretive nation: Journalist goes undercover to capture a side of North Korea we rarely get to see A 40-minute flight from Athens but a million miles away from the hustle and bustle of city life: Welcome to the Aegean paradise of Skiathos Stars in their eyries! Golden sands at Santa Monica's Fairmont Miramar hotel where Greta Garbo checked in for FOUR YEARS The world's most discreet hotel: Inside Morocco's Royal Mansour, which has a kilometre of tunnels for service staff to move around in so guests don't have to see them toil The Falklands? Isle be back: One writer revels in the rugged charm of her childhood home as she returns after 56 years The serene way to see Europe's jewels: From strolling ... (more)
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Kevin Loppnow has joined Lockton’s Milwaukee office as a property/casualty unit manager.
Loppnow is an industry veteran with more than 25 years of experience as a property/casualty strategist.
He previously worked for Lockton in Atlanta, and has returned to the company after running Willis Towers Watson’s property/ casualty operation in Wisconsin for four years. His expertise includes program design, marketplace negotiations, large deductible casualty programs and developing associates.
Kansas City-based Lockton is a global professional services firm with 6,500 associates who advise clients on protecting their people, property and reputations.
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A 19-year-old man was fatally shot in Far Northeast Dallas overnight, and several others were injured, police said. Christian Dawson was shot shortly after 1 a.m. in the 9200 block of Skillman Street, near Interstate 635.
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Elle Macpherson splits from billionaire husband
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The estranged wife of incoming Lesotho Prime Minister Thomas Thabane has been shot dead two days before his inauguration. Lipolelo Thabane, 58, was travelling home with a friend when both women where shot by an unknown assailant, the police say. The police add the motive is unknown and an investigation is continuing. The couple had been living separately since 2012 and filed for divorce which hasn’t been granted yet.
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Rome, May 30 - A 77-year-old woman died after falling down the lift shaft from the sixth floor of her building in Rome on Wednesday, sources said. The accident took place on Viale Regina Margherita, the sources said. The woman is believed to have died instantly.
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Rabbi David Gruber talks with NBC 5 about interfaith weddings and the struggles couples may face.
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Last year, Virginia Beach police responded to more than 4,000 calls that involved someone in crisis.
10 On Your Side looks at the unique training it takes to deal with those tough situations.
One of the most powerful things the officers learn is what it’s like to hear voices. You can listen as these officers try to complete simple tasks — but with a pre-programmed headset.
The goal is to teach officers empathy, and give them a better understanding of what might be going on inside the mind of someone in crisis.
10 On Your Side found that the number of crisis calls officers respond to, have gone up.
Deanna LeBlanc will take you inside training for these tough situations in a special report tonight.
Cover begins on WAVY News 10 at 4 p.m.
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia's anti-graft commission has arrested the governor of conservative Aceh province on suspicion of receiving bribes.
Febri Diansyah, spokesman of the Corruption Eradication Commission, says Irwandi Yusuf was among 10 people arrested Tuesday evening in separate locations in Aceh.
Investigators seized about 500 million rupiah ($35,000) in cash.
Yusuf, a former leader of the rebel Free Aceh Movement, was elected governor for a second time in 2017.
He was flown Wednesday morning to the Indonesian capital and taken to the headquarters of the anti-graft commission.
Aceh is the only province in Muslim-majority Indonesia governed by Islamic Shariah law.
A new $118 million vessel being constructed for the Prison Service by the Guyana National Industrial Company Incorporated (GNIC) is expected to be completed by the end of November, Minister of Public Security Khemraj Ramjattan said yesterday.
Ramjattan paid a visit to the GNIC wharf on Lombard Street, where the Twin Screw Passenger-Cargo Vessel is currently under construction.
The project commenced in May, 2017.
Ramjattan told reporters that he inspected the vessel to ensure that there is proper transportation for prisoners and produce for prisoners on the Essequibo River. He pointed out that while the Prison Service used to contract private vessels to transport prisoners, officers and supplies, they will now have their own vessel…..
Shannon Duke. Born in Montana but raised in Alaska, Duke married, raised three children and worked jobs including as a teacher's aide.
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MILAN (AP) — Bank boss Gaetano Micciche has been elected president of Serie A.
Micciche, the president of Banca IMI, was chosen unanimously on Monday by the Italian league's 20 clubs.
He succeeds Maurizio Beretta, who left the position nearly a year ago.
The league has been under emergency leadership, first by former Italian football federation president Carlo Tavecchio then by Italian Olympic Committee president Giovanni Malago.
Malago recommended Micciche for the position.
The federation remains under emergency leadership following Tavecchio's resignation in the wake of Italy's failure to qualify for the World Cup.
The 27-inch Quad HD (2,560 by 1,440 pixels) screen also supports HDR, though Dell was quick to note that it's not the same as HDR standards you'll find in 4K TVs. Still, the company says it'll support higher contrast and color range than most consumer monitors, with support for up to 99 percent of the SRGB gamut. The screen also pivots on its stand, which lets you adjust its angle.
Based on a brief demonstration, the 27 Ultrathin certainly looks impressive. Bright colors simply pop on the screen, and there's a wonderful depth to complex imagery. The slim display is impressive from just about every angle (Dell says it supports a 178-degree viewing angle), and its thin bezel also takes a cue from the XPS laptop lineup. While the base is a bit chunky, I didn't notice it much since I was too busy gawking at the screen. The monitor also includes a USB-C connection with power support, an HDMI 2.0 port and an audio line out.
You can grab the Dell 27 Ultrathin on March 23rd for $700.
KINGMAN – The Mohave County 4-H Family Consumer Health Science hosted a cake decorating workshop in February. The workshop was a way to introduce kids to 4-H hands-on-learning.
The workshop was organized by Kristy Eatherton, project director for FCHS and Amelia Brackett, youth director for FCHS. Brackett lead the workshop on the basics of making fresh fondant, cake decorating and keeping the kitchen clean and safe.
Each attendee was able to bake an individual cake, decorate it and take it home. Participants had a good time and were amazed by the new skills they gained on how to bake a cake and decorate it too.
For more information on the Mohave County 4-H, contact 928-753-3788 or visit their website https://extension.arizona.edu/4h/mohave.
Branch: "It’s Just Do Your Job And Just Know That It’s Going To Be A Physical, Physical Game"
As Mizzou fans sit and wait to find out what decisions Tiger targets Jeremiah Tilmon, Kevin Knox and Mark Smith are going to make, there's a general feeling of unease. A fan base that feels the bottom is always about to fall out has had an almost perfect five to six weeks of news since the end of the basketball season.
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Roy Ah-See has been appointed co-chair of the Indigenous Advisory Council following the unexpected resignation last week of Professor Chris Sarra.
The Prime Minister's Indigenous Advisory Council was brought together in 2017.
It aims to put Indigenous Australians at the centre of policy decisions that will affect their lives.
This is a "How it works" video of 'the BackSeat' app. A few of the key features are reviewed here. There are several more settings within the app as well as the app being customize-able based on your lifestyle.
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City Council met to talk about appropriating $1.5 million to the capital fund. Councilwoman Holly Frische said that they should find another way to fund city projects.
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The money is needed to get started on several second quarter projects. City auditor Jim Staschiak said that council can fund projects from the general fund. The money will come back to the general fund after the project is completed.
Council will see the legislation at their Tuesday meeting.
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After months of hard work, planning and preparation the waiting is nearly over as St Mary's Kiltoghert are preparing for a weekend to remember with the staging of The OsKaRs.
Club members have been busily working behind the scenes for the last few months to organise this movie extravaganza which will take place at a gala function in The Landmark Central tomorrow, Saturday, October 7.
Scenes from seven popular movies and tv programmes have been chosen and all seven will be screened for the very first time on OsKaRs Night on October 7.
In no particular order the seven scenes have been selected from - Rocky; Bridesmaids; The Field; The Snapper; Forrest Gump; Father Ted and Fawlty Towers.
Manolas is one of the world’s top centre-backs and showed his quality as Roma knocked Barcelona out of the Champions League this season.
His performances at the Stadio Olimpico have seen him linked with a move away for the past few years, with a Premier League switch touted.
United were credited with interest in snapping up Manolas prior to their captures of Eric Bailly and Victor Lindelof.
The Greece international has now admitted United are one of the clubs he and other players have held aspirations of turning out for.
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The success of the of the competition for the second year in a row after the competition witnessed the participation of 86 employees from different departments and bodies of the Government of Sharjah.
The Establishment held a ceremony in which it affirmed its continued role in encouraging employees of the Government of Sharjah as part of the community in memorizing the Holy Quran and indicated that it continued to strive to organise the competition in the third session.
Police and the family of Coleraine woman Stacey Yates are becoming increasingly concerned for her welfare as she has not been in contact with her family since Monday evening.
The 31-year-old left home on Monday around 6pm to go to work and was last in contact with family members three hours later.
Ms Yates’ car – a gold Citroen C4 registration number PUI 6293 – was last seen at 9.43pm travelling on the old bridge in Coleraine in the direction of the town.
Police said that when she left for work she was wearing a light blue work tunic, a grey-coloured cardigan and navy work trousers with dark shoes.
She is described as being 5’7” tall, and has a distinctive tattoo spelling out ‘Nicky’ on one of her ankles.
The PSNI have appealed for Stacey, or anyone who knows of her whereabouts, to contact officers in Coleraine on the non emergency number 101 quoting reference number 643 of 24/04/18.
Like much of California's history, the story of Amador County, and its wines, dates to the Gold Rush days, when many Europeans flocked to the Sierra seeking their fortune. But the immigrants found a different kind of fortune when they discovered that the mountains' foothills were fertile enough to plant a most familiar crop: grapes.
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JACKSON, Miss. — Mississippi-born civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer is being commemorated on what would have been her 100th birthday.
Events Friday in her hometown of Ruleville are marking the centennial of her birth.
Hamer said she was “sick and tired of being sick and tired” of the abuse that African-Americans suffered in the segregated South.
She was fired from the plantation where she worked as a sharecropper in 1962 because she and a few other black Mississippians registered to vote.
In 1964, she was part of the integrated Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party group that challenged seating of the all-white Mississippi delegation at the Democratic National Convention. Hamer told a convention committee about being beaten for her civil rights work in 1963.
Hamer was 59 when she died of cancer in 1977.
– WWE posted video of Matt Hardy meeting with fans at a house show over the weekend as part of the VIP Experience ticket package. You can see it below:
– Ric Flair made an appearance in a new comedy video from YouTube star Anwar Jibawi:
Hamilton Food Share has some new wheels to help deliver more meals in the fight against food insecurity.
A $10,000 donation by Enbridge Corp. has helped the organization purchase a new refrigerated food delivery truck.
Hamilton Food Share distributes 2.7 million pounds of food a year, including 1.5 million pounds of fresh or frozen items.
“When a lot of people think about food bank supplies, they think non-perishables from food drives. But the reality is, that’s only about 15 per cent of what we do,” said Celeste Taylor, Hamilton Food Share resource development manager, in a news release
YANGON: Myanmar police say they have arrested a mentally ill man who confessed to tossing a petrol bomb into the Yangon compound of de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi this week. Suu Kyi was not home when the crude bomb landed inside the gate of her lakeside villa on Thursday, causing little damage other than a fire that burned a water pipe. Using photos taken by a witness of the attack, officers arrested Win Naing, 48, in the early hours of Friday, according to a report posted on Yangon police’s official Facebook page. “He confessed that he took a bottle filled with petrol…and threw it into the compound,” the report said, adding that Win Naing does a security job for a construction company. Police said they believe Win Naing has “mental health problems” but will continue to take legal action against him. He told officers that he was motivated to throw the bomb because he had been “cursed by magic”, the police report said. Suu Kyi has not commented on the incident.
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Beth Nazanio, top center, rides a roller coaster with her son Gabe, 6, during the opening day of the Ann Arbor Jaycees Carnival at Pioneer High School on Wednesday, June 21, 2017. The carnival runs from Wednesday to Sunday and over 30 rides and carnival games are available for all ages. Matt Weigand | The Ann Arbor News
Beth Nazanio, top center, rides a roller coaster with her son Gabe, 6, during the opening day of the Ann Arbor Jaycees Carnival at Pioneer High School on Wednesday, June 21, 2017. The carnival runs from Wednesday to Sunday and over 30 rides and carnival games are available for all ages. Matt Weigand | The Ann Arbor News( Matt Weigand | The Ann Arbor News )
The next all-screen mobile device from TCL’s BlackBerry Mobile may have just been leaked by journalist Evan Blass.
The BlackBerry Motion is said to be the go-to-market name for what was codenamed “BBD-100-1” and “Krypton.” And while we have seen some photo evidence of the rear, the full render treatment shows off the home button imprinted with the BlackBerry logo.
It will apparently follow on from the KEYone phone that was released earlier this year. Earlier leaks indicate that the two devices will maintain similar specifications except for the display, which resembles something close to 16:9 in aspect ratio.
WinFuture‘s Roland Quandt reports that the device will spread across AT&T, Sprint and Verizon at some point. Dual-SIM variants should pop up across the world, including China.
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A local Liberal MP who is facing an allegation of assault after a weekend visit to a Halifax bar is speaking out, calling the whole thing a case of mistaken identity.
Francis Drouin, who represents Glengarry-Prescott-Russell, has issued a statement detailing his version of what happened in Halifax in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Drouin says that while he was chatting with friends, he heard a woman shouting from another part of the bar that her buttocks had been grabbed _ and that the comments were not directed at him.
He says he then shouted for the man allegedly involved in the incident to be evicted from the bar.
That's when Drouin, who was in town for the Liberal policy convention over the weekend, says a woman with a cellphone ``mistakenly'' tried to connect him to the alleged incident.
He says he proactively informed the Prime Minister's Office and the government whip's office, and has been co-operating fully with a police investigation into the matter.
Griffin signed his one-year, $1.8 million restricted free-agent tender with the Buccaneers on Monday, Adam Caplan of ESPN reports.
Griffin has never seen the field in his four seasons as a backup quarterback, but the Buccaneers appear comfortable with him as their replacement option for Jameis Winston following Mike Glennon's departure for Chicago in the offseason. Barring an injury to Winston, Griffin will likely be held off the field for the majority of 2017 as well.
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A total of 188 undocumented migrants were held across Turkey, security sources said on Wednesday.
Border guards detained 144 migrants in the northwestern Edirne province’s Uzunkopru, Enez, Kesan and Meric districts, according to a security source, who asked not to be named due to restrictions on speaking to the media.
Among the migrants were Moroccan, Syrian, Palestinian, Pakistani, Iraqi and Afghan nationals.
In Kirklareli, another northwestern province, 33 others who were planning to illegally cross into Europe, were held.
Also, in the southern Hatay province, 11 Syrian refugees, who illegally entered Turkey from Syria, were apprehended, another security source said.
BEREA - A free seminar for small business owners will highlight email marketing, financial services and synergy.
The seminar will be 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 28 at Baldwin Wallace University's Center for Innovation & Growth, 340 Front St. The seminar is hosted by the City of Berea, Berea Chamber of Commerce and BW's Digital Marketing Clinic.
Presentations include "Thinking Inside the (In) Box: Email Marketing for Small Biz" with Sabrina Plumb, Holly Taylor and Tim Marshall of BW's Digital Marketing Clinic. The session includes a demo of Mail Chimp and Constant Contact.
"Getting Businesses Where They Want to Go" will be presented by Paige Arutyunov of American Express. She will discuss the financial services the company can provide for expansion, relocation or smaller projects.
Business coach Brian Alquist will explain "Synergy in Business." He will discuss how departments or teams can work together to achieve more.
Register by contacting Matt Madzy at mmadzy@cityofberea.org or 440-826-5803.
They have McGuire and Burrow to come back into the squad. Although I think past their best I still class them as a threat when we are playing them.
Certainly think Widnes will struggle this year.
As for Leigh it is a virtually new side and it may take time for them to gel, which by the tine they do they could be adrift of the top 8.
Think Salford and Huddersfield will improve but not enough to make the 8.
Press Release from Albemarle County Police Department:
The Albemarle County Police Department has just learned that Orlando Anderson, 62, of Esmont, passed away on March 9, 2017 from injuries sustained in a single vehicle crash that happened in the 3100 block of Irish Road on March 2, 2017.
Anderson’s car was headed westbound when he ran off the left side of the road and hit two trees. He was the only occupant and he was not wearing a seat belt.
The crash remains under investigation.
This is the first fatal crash investigated by the ACPD in 2017.
Be safe,
Madeline J. Curott
Public Information Officer
One person is dead after a crash between a car and a truck on Highway 401 Monday morning.
The crash occurred around 5:20 a.m. in the westbound lanes of Highway 401 at Martin Grove Rd., closing all lanes, said Ontario Provincial Police Sgt. Kerry Schmidt.
“It’s an absolutely devastating crash,” he said. “The driver of the car is deceased. The driver of the truck is obviously very shaken up.”
Schmidt said the crash appeared to be a rear-end collision to the back of the car, but the reconstruction team would be able to confirm what happened after an investigation.
The highway is expected to be closed for several hours, which will affect the morning rush hour.
Schmidt is appealing for witnesses who were in the area around the time of the crash to come forward with details. The Toronto detachment of the OPP can be reached at 416-235-4981.
Collision shuts highway in both directions about 10 kilmotres east of that community
One person has been taken to hospital in critical condition following a crash that occurred this morning and has closed Highway 3 south of Cranbrook.
Few details are available, so far, but according to DriveBC, Highway 3 and Highway 95 and closed in both directions about 10 kilometres east of Yahk.
BCEHS paramedics are on the scene with four ground ambulances and one air ambulance. We will update you when more information becomes available. https://t.co/PSd9xlVUD3 — EmergHealthServices (@BC_EHS) February 3, 2018
Westbound traffic is currently being turned around just east of the collision, while flaggers in Cranbrook are warning drivers about the road closure.
No detours are available. Estimated time the road will re-open is 6 p.m.
Gov. Gregg Abbott held roundtable discussions last week in Austin and this week unveiled a school safety plan. Ana Ramirez Austin American-Statesman
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Two climbers have set a speed record for ascending the famous Nose route of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park, one of the world’s most technical and dangerous verticals.
Alex Honnold and his climbing partner Tommy Caldwell on Wednesday raced up the nearly 90-degree, 2,900-foot (884-meter) precipice in 2 hours 10 minutes 15 seconds.
The pair broke the previous record set last October by nearly 10 minutes.
Fellow climber Hans Florine, who once held the Nose record, watched Wednesday’s attempt from below. He says Honnold and Caldwell were moving so fast he knew by the halfway point that they would set a record.
Park Ranger Scott Gedimen congratulated the pair, calling them world-class climbers who work tirelessly to advocate on behalf of Yosemite and all public lands.
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Becky Measures has strongly defended her mother, Wendy Watson.
As reported earlier, the Charity Commission has issued its first official warning to the National Hereditary Breast Cancer Helpline - which Mrs Watson established in 1996 - after it made 'unauthorised payments'.
In a public message to her mother, Mrs Measures said: "All you have ever done is care.
"You've travelled thousands of miles to be there for people who have had no one and invested your time and money - so much so you have been credited for it in various forms; an MBE etc.
"You have saved the NHS millions of pounds but more importantly you have saved lives.
"Not one person can take that away from you no matter how deluded and narrow minded they are.
"We shall rise strong and it is obvious from the countless emails and messages you and I have had that this is the case."
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McCONNELL, Isobel (née Carlin) – Reposing at the residence of her daughter Noleen Wray, Lower Alp, Doneyloop, Castlefin. Funeral Mass in All Saints Church, Newtowncunningham at 11 am tomorrow, Tuesday, 15th August, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Family time please from 11 pm to 11 am and on the morning of the funeral. Family flowers only please. Donations to Lifford Community Hospital Patient’s Comfort Fund.
Derbyshire was once again covered in snow over the weekend, leading to travel disruption across the county.
But the heavy snow also made for some lovely pictures.
Here’s your snow day photos.
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BC-BKW–T25-Winthrop-Duke Box
NO. 14 DUKE 101, WINTHROP 30
WINTHROP (1-8)
McBride 0-1 0-0 0, Rogers 3-7 0-0 6, Brown 4-14 1-2 12, Gamble 0-2 0-2 0, Kelley 2-7 0-0 5, Atkins 1-1 0-2 2, Ufochukwu 1-2 0-0 2, Fantt 0-0 0-0 0, Hagaman 1-6 0-2 3, Riley 0-6 0-0 0, Totals 12-46 1-8 30.
DUKE (8-2)
Mathias 4-9 1-2 9, Odom 4-5 0-0 8, Faz Davalos 2-4 0-0 4, Brown 13-21 2-3 30, Gorecki 7-11 1-2 20, Treece 2-2 1-2 5, Williams 2-3 1-3 5, Adams 2-5 0-0 5, Boykin 3-5 0-0 7, Suggs 3-4 2-2 8, Totals 42-69 8-14 101.
Winthrop 5 7 8 10 —30 Duke 28 24 20 29 —101
3-Point Goals_Winthrop 5-18 (Brown 3-7, Gamble 0-1, Kelley 1-6, Hagaman 1-4), Duke 9-19 (Brown 2-7, Gorecki 5-7, Adams 1-3, Boykin 1-2). Assists_Winthrop 5 (Riley 2), Duke 25 (Brown 6). Fouled Out_None. Rebounds_Winthrop 24 (Atkins 5), Duke 47 (Mathias 7). Total Fouls_Winthrop 14, Duke 13. A_3,332.
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Deputies said they discovered an unlawful gambling operation, illegal machinery and a large sum of cash in a man's Upstate home.
Cherokee County Sheriff's Office Deputies acted on a tip in regards to possible illegal gambling inside of a home in Gaffney. Once the home was searched, it was determined illegal activity was taking place, deputies said.
Narcotics officers seized the following evidence: three illegal poker machines and a sum of cash totaling $1,397.00 that was connected to the operation in profits. The investigation resulted in the arrest of one suspect, Gary Eugene Jones, at the residence of the illegal operation.
According to deputies, Jones was charged with three counts of gambling, unlawful possession, and operation of slot, video or gambling device.
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Two people have so far reported break-ins on Saturday morning, but police said many more are likely to come forward. The cars were broken into at around 3:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 10. Police said that a wallet containing credit cards, gift cards and money was taken from one car, while the other car only had a Connecticut learner's permit taken from the glove box.
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Now through Dec. 18, ConnectiCare will be collecting winter gear at its ConnectiCare Centers to help teens who were displaced after Hurricane Maria.
New hats, mittens, boots, gloves and scarves will be accepted and donated to kids who recently transferred from Puerto Rico to three Connecticut high schools:
Bulkeley High School, Hartford
Crosby High School, Waterbury
Warren Harding High School, Bridgeport
Local donations may be left at 4551 Main Street, Bridgeport.
Donations will be distributed to Crosby High School on December 19; Bulkeley High School on December 20; and Warren Harding High School on December 21.
Two school officials, teacher held after girl commits suicide
She was not allowed to take an exam for not paying fees.
Chris Paul says he’ll pay any fine that results from Gerald Green shoving Gorgui Dieng during Rockets’ 129-120 win over Minnesota on Sunday.
Green came to Paul’s defense after Dieng pushed Paul with 10 minutes left in the game. Green was ejected.
After the game, Paul thanked his teammate for having his back.
“[Dieng] didn’t push me that hard. It was more so unexpected.” […] “I told [Green] I appreciate it, and I’ll cover whatever fine that you get.”
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The Santa Ana Police Department said a police dog that lost teeth after chasing down and detaining a suspect was released from hospital on February 27, after receiving a purple heart tag to commend his valor.Puskas, an eight-year-old Dutch shepherd, was injured when he chased down Antonio Padilla Jr in an industrial complex in Irvine, local reports said, after the suspect sped off when officers tried to pull him over, prompting a dramatic chase.The suspect was on parole after being accused of using his truck to try to run over a police officer during a traffic stop on February 18, the report said.Puskas lost all of his upper and lower teeth, except for his canines, police said, and underwent surgery. The suspect was taken to a hospital for bites to his arm, local reports said.Police released this footage of Puskas being released from hospital, saying he was “ready for pampering and lots of belly rubs,” on doctor’s orders. Credit: Santa Ana Police Department via Storyful
Detective Ida Lopez, who investigates missing people, talked to Dateline in 2010 about the case.
"The hardest part of this whole thing is having to go to somebody's house and say, 'We found her, and she's not alive,'" Lopez said at the time.
Last February, KOB spoke to Eleanor Griego, the mother of Julie Nieto – one of the victims. She was visiting a makeshift memorial that had been set up for the women.
"Somebody didn't forget about them," Griego said in 2017. "And I thought it was an honor just to have those up there with their names on there and the other girls that are still missing. It's just a blessing."
Police have followed several leads in the years since the bodies were initially discovered, but they have always come up short. In late 2017, the city unveiled plans to erect a personal memorial for the victims.
Train services between the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane are cut after a gum tree fell across the tracks north of Caboolture.
Passengers were warned to expect delays of up to an hour between Caboolture and Landsborough on Tuesday morning after the tree took out power lines.
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A TransLink spokesman said the tree was found just after 3am and the delays would likely be less than an hour.
Buses were replacing trains between Caboolture and Landsborough as a shuttle train ran between Nambour and Landsborough, causing delays of up to half an hour.
Translink technicians were on site assessing the problem.
Arcade Fire is coming to the United Center on October 30th as part of their Infinite Content Tour and you can get tickets before anyone else!
Beginning this Wednesday at 10 AM, head on over to Ticketmaster and use the password “XRTRADIO” to get tickets in our presale.
In case you miss out on presale tickets, grab them in the general on sale beginning Friday at Noon.
FREETOWN, Sierra Leone — The Latest on xxxxxxx (all times local):
Relatives dug through the mud in search of their loved ones and a morgue overflowed with bodies Monday after heavy rains and flooding early in the day killed at least 200 people in Sierra Leone's capital.
Bodies were spread out on the floor of a morgue, Sinneh Kamara, a coroner technician at the Connaught Hospital mortuary, told the national broadcaster.
"The capacity at the mortuary is too small for the corpses," he told the Sierra Leone National Broadcasting Corp.
Kamara urged the health department to deploy more ambulances, saying his mortuary only has four.
Sierra Leone's national television broadcaster interrupted its regular programming to show scenes of people trying to retrieve their loved ones' bodies. Others were seen carting relatives' remains in rice sacks to the morgue.
Military personnel have been deployed to help in the rescue operation currently ongoing, officials said.
ISTANBUL (AP) — The waters around Istanbul have turned a striking shade of turquoise.
A natural phenomenon called a “phytoplankton bloom” has turned the normally dark waters of the Bosporus and Golden Horn into an opaque tone of light blue. It’s caused by microscopic organisms that have inundated the Black Sea, just north of Turkey’s largest city.
Berat Haznedaroglu, an environmental engineer, says it’s a normal annual event.
He said: “This year we got a lot of rain events that carried nutrients from the Saharan desert to the Black Sea, which created an optimal environment for this phytoplankton to bloom.” Haznedaroglu works at the Institute of Environmental Sciences at Istanbul’s private Bogazici University.
The Bosporus, a strait that separates Europe from Asia, also connects the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmara.
David Clifford has committed to Kerry for 2018.
The Kingdom’s All-Ireland Minor winning captain has rejected the chance to pursue a career in the Australian Football League.
Clifford is widely expected to make the leap from the Minor to Senior grade next season.
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NEW YORK — Roseanne Barr is partly blaming Ambien for the tweet that led to her show’s cancellation, but the maker of the insomnia drug quickly retorted that “racism is not a known side effect.”
Hours after ABC axed her show for her offensive tweet about former Obama adviser Valerie Jarrett — and quickly breaking a promise to stay off Twitter — the comedian was back on the social media platform.
[ABC cancels ‘Roseanne’ following star’s racist tweet]
She urged people not to defend her and said of her Jarrett tweet that she was “ambien tweeting” at 2 a.m.
That led to the response on Twitter by the drug maker Sanofi.
NANTES, France (Reuters) - The French government on Wednesday called for calm after police in the western city of Nantes clashed overnight with protestors rioting over the death of a young driver who had tried to avoid a checkpoint and was shot by an officer.
The young man, in his early 20s, hit a policeman as he reversed his car away from the control point, prompting another officer to open fire, wounding him fatally, according to a police source.
Protestors burned cars and threw Molotov cocktails at police, and smashed shops and set fire to several buildings across Nantes. The riots ended in the early hours of Wednesday after police sent in reinforcements.
“I’m appealing for absolute calm, as the rule of law will be completely respected,” France’s Justice Minister Nicole Belloubet told RTL radio on Wednesday.
Police authorities were investigating the officer’s actions and decision to use his firearm, the police source said.
The Fairbanks Pioneers' Home is not among the state-run senior centers that could be closed due to a proposed cut by the Alaska Senate, the head of the Department of Health and Social Services said.
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Kim Kardashian West will meet with officials, including senior adviser Jared Kushner, at the White House on Wednesday to discuss prison reform, a person familiar with the plans says.
It’s understood that the brakes of the minibus failed, causing the driver to lose control and plunge into a ditch.
JOHANNESBURG – With concerns raised about the number of road crashes around the country, at least 23 small children have been injured in a taxi accident in KwaZulu-Natal on Tuesday morning.
The minibus plunged into a ditch in Amanzimtoti.
It’s understood that the driver's brakes failed, causing him to lose control of the vehicle.
ER24's Russel Meiring says police are on the scene.
"ER24 paramedics, along with several other services arrived on the scene and found the taxi parked in a ditch on the side of the road. Numerous children were found seated in the vehicle or walking around on the scene. The children were treated on scene and thereafter taken to nearby facilities for further care."
A SIOUX CITY MAN HAS PLEADED GUILTY TO SECOND DEGREE CRIMINAL MISCHIEF FOR HIS ROLE IN VANDALIZING THE MIRACLE LEAGUE FIELD LAST SPRING.
32 YEAR OLD TRENT TADLOCK FACES UP TO FIVE YEARS IN PRISON AND WILL MAKE RESTITUTION OF UP TO $4514. 95 IN THE PLEA AGREEMENT MONDAY IN WOODBURY COUNTY DISTRICT COURT.
A CHARGE OF 3RD DEGREE BURGLARY WAS DISMISSED AS PART OF THE AGREEMENT.
TADLOCK ADMITTED BREAKING A SINK AND DRINKING FOUNTAIN AT THE MIRACLE LEAGUE FIELD LOCATED IN RIVERSIDE PARK THE NIGHT OF MARCH 26TH AND EARLY MORNING ON MARCH 27TH.
A SECOND PERSON, COLTEN STROMAN, IS ALSO CHARGED IN THE CASE.
SENTENCING FOR TADLOCK IS SET FOR FEBRUARY 5TH.
(Reuters) - Tropical Storm Gert continued to strengthen and is expected to develop into the second hurricane of the Atlantic season by late on Tuesday, the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) said in an advisory on Monday.
The storm was located about 455 miles (735 km) west-southwest of Bermuda, with maximum sustained winds 70 mph (110 km/h), and forecast models showed it veering northeast away from land.
A turn toward the northeast with an increase in forward speed is expected late Tuesday or Tuesday night, the NHC added.
ZEBULON, N.C. (WNCN) — Two teenage boys were burned — one seriously — while clearing tree limbs and debris and setting them on fire Monday, said Wake County Sheriff Donnie Harrison.
According to Harrison, the incident was “a terrible accident.”
The incident occurred at 10772 Patrician Way in Zebulon on Monday when the teens, one 17 years old and the other 16, were cutting tree limbs and debris and then trying to burn it, Harrison said.
The teens first poured diesel on the brush, but were unable to ignite the debris. They then poured gas on the brush, but were still unable to ignite the debris. Then, Harrison said, the teens use a spray can or bottle to spray gas on the debris from about four feet away. The debris ignited and burned the teens.
The 17-year-old, who lives at the Patrician Way address, was seriously burned and has been taken to the UNC Burn Center for treatment. The 16-year-old was treated and released at the scene, Harrison said.
Behavioural Insights Speaker Series @ Rotman presents the author and NYU associate professor discussing his book Irresistible: The Rise Of Addictive Technology And The Business Of Keeping Us Hooked. 5-6 pm. $36 (includes book). See website for more info and to pre-register.
After scoring over 1,000 points in three seasons playing for coach Larry Eustachy at Colorado State, guard Prentiss Nixon plans to conclude his college basketball career at Iowa State.
The 6-foot-2 Bolingbrook (Ill.) native tweeted his intentions Tuesday. He will have to sit out the 2018-19 season as a transfer and can then play for the Cyclones in 2019-20.
Nixon scored 1,058 points in three seasons at CSU and averaged over 16 points per game as a junior for the Rams. He started in 25 of the 27 games he played in this past season while missing five contests with an injury. Nixon started all 36 games of his sophomore season and averaged over 13 points per game, helping lead Colorado State to 24 victories.
As a class of 2015 recruiting prospect, Nixon chose Colorado State over eight other mid-major offers, according to the Rivals.com database.
It ended being probably the most entertaining game on the trip so far. We had a vintage Alex Burrows game , a 2 goal performance from Micheal Chaput and another goal from the power play.
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Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Tyrell Williams, left tackle Russell Okung and defensive tackle Brandon Mebane were each named the team’s captains for Sunday’s preseason opener against the Seattle Seahawks.
Williams, of course, broke out last season with the Bolts, recording seven touchdown catches, 69 receptions for 1,056 yards in 16 games and quickly became one of Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers favorite receivers.
It’s also pretty ironic that Chargers rookie coach Anthony Lynn elected to name both Mebane and Okung the other two team captains, considering that both played for the Seahawks.
Okung is entering his first season with the Bolts. The former Oklahoma State Cowboy signed a four-year deal worth $50 million while Mebane is entering his second year with the team.
The team announced who they have decided has earned the connotation of captain via a new release at halftime, which was worded as follows:
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WYTV) — Search and recovery efforts for the aircraft that went missing Thursday evening are resuming today.
The city says there will be seven vessels in the water that have four dive teams. New York State Police, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Akron Fire, Toledo Fire and the Cleveland Metroparks Rangers have joined search efforts.
Searches will be by water, air and shoreline.
Crews from the Cleveland Division of Fire, the United States Coast Guard, Underwater Marine Contractors and the Cleveland Division of Police are continuing to work on the search and recovery operations.
During the course of search and recovery operations, Unified Command received multiple reports of debris washing ashore east of Burke Lakefront Airport.
The Cleveland Division of Police confirmed that a bag recovered yesterday in the vicinity of the Shoreby Club Harbor in Bratenahl was from the aircraft.
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Sophia, one of the world's most advanced and perhaps most famous artificial intelligence (AI) humanoid robot, was a big hit at this year's Information & Communication Technology International Expo in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Visitors were excited to meet the life-like AI robot
To the Point A weekly reality-check on the issues Americans care about most. Host Warren Olney draws on his decades of experience to explore the people and issues shaping – and disrupting - our world. How did everything change so fast? Where are we headed? The conversations are informal, edgy and always informative. If Warren's asking, you want to know the answer.
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The New York Giants have waived wide receiver Kevin Norwood and tight end Colin Thompson and signed receiver Andrew Turzilli and linebacker Chris Casher.
The Giants announced the moves Monday. Norwood was waived with a hip injury and Thompson was waived with a non-football injury (appendectomy).
A Rutgers product, Turzilli played in three games and had two receptions for 25 yards for the Tennessee Titans in 2015. He spent a month with the San Francisco 49ers practice squad in 2015, and was signed to the Detroit Lions practice squad on Dec. 20 and to their roster on Jan. 9. He was waived on May 11.
Casher is a rookie who played in college at Florida State and Faulkner. He was with the Oakland Raiders from May 8 to Aug. 4.
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Saskatoon police are investigating two separate stabbings that occurred on New Year’s Day.
Officer were called to the first stabbing in the 3000-block of 11th Street West just after 2 a.m. CT.
Two people were found with minor stab wounds to their hands. Both were taken to hospital by paramedics.
Police said the suspect is known to the victims.
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The second stabbing was reported just after 12:30 p.m. in the 400-block of Avenue I South. A 29-year-man was slashed twice by a man who then fled before police arrived.
He was taken to hospital with serious but non-life threatening injuries.
Police officials the suspect is known to the victim.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Saskatoon police at 306-975-8300 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
TORONTO — The Jordanian embassy in Ottawa says one of its citizens was among ten people killed when a van mounted a sidewalk and rammed into pedestrians in Toronto.
The embassy would not provide further details.
One of the people who died in Monday’s van attack has been identified as Anne Marie D’Amico, who worked at a U.S.-based investment firm.
A South Korean news agency has said two Korean nationals were also among those killed, and cited government officials as saying three others were unaccounted for.
Seneca College has said a female student was also among the dead, but didn’t provide further details.
Alek Minassian, a 25-year-old from Richmond Hill, Ont., has been charged with 10 counts of first-degree murder and 13 counts of attempted murder.
More to come.
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Police say a Connecticut woman faces almost 200 forgery charges for embezzling $184,000 from a business over five years.
Rosalie Belbusti was arrested on Monday. Police say the 52-year-old woman wrote and cashed fraudulent checks made out to herself between 2012 and 2017 using the checking account of a Milford business where she was employed.
Belbusti, of Ansonia, was held in lieu of $50,000 bail. It couldn't be determined Wednesday if she has an attorney who can comment on her behalf.
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Gordon Hunter, principal material science manager at Smith & Nephew, has been given the HR ‘Russ’ Ogden Award from ASTM International’s committee on reactive and refractory metals and alloys.
Hunter, who joined ASTM in 2009, was honored for his accomplishments in the science and technology of reactive and refractory metals and alloys.
Green Day lead singer Billie Joe Armstrong often pulls people on stage. It's something 15-year-old Kristin Schaum has seen happen many times to other lucky fans.
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Tyronn Lue Doesn't Care If Cavs Are Still The Favorites In The East The defending NBA champions have gone from a "lock" to make a third consecutive trip to the NBA Finals to an underdog for some who favor the No. 1 seeded Boston Celtics, third-seeded Toronto Raptors or even the fourth team in the East, the Washington Wizards.
Bobby Marks Says Cavs' Flaw Is The "Inability To Put Teams Away"; How Cavs Get To Finals Will Play Major Role In OutcomeBobby Marks talks about the Cavs' inability to finish games, the Celtics' loss in Game 1 against the Bulls and which team he trusts more in that matchup, the Trail Blazers' matchup with the Warriors, whether Cleveland could challenge any of the best in the West in The Finals and the future for Carmelo Anthony...
The host asked Meghan the moment her actor boyfriend Daryl Sabara popped the question and it's a tale of social media distractions, laryngitis and blacking out. 'It was so cute, I'm so happy!" Trainor said. 'I was trying to Snapchat and he told me, 'Can you put that away for a second.' I lost my voice. I was screaming, 'It's happening, yes, it's happening. I blacked out."
Spy Kids) took Meghan to the Living Desert Zoo & Gardens in Palm Springs and proposed under some holiday lights. Trainor swiftly shared a video to Instagram with a caption expressing her joy.
"For my 24th birthday, the love of my life @darylsabara made all of my dreams come true," she wrote. "He proposed to me under a tunnel of beautiful Christmas lights and surprised me with my family and friends. I'm still in shock. I've never been this happy! Thank you Daryl, my family and friends for making me feel like a real princess." Watch Meghan tell the story - here.
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More legal trouble for a La Crosse woman already facing two drunk driving charges over three days.
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La Crosse Police arrested 38-year-old Heidi Alberts August 3 after driving over a parking lot barrier.
Then on August 5, police arrested her in a convenience store parking lot after pulling her over for driving without headlights.
She was released on a signature bond with the condition that she not drink alcohol.
On August 12, police reported she showed up at the emergency room of a local hospital complaining of tingling in her legs.
Doctors found alcohol in her system. She also had a bottle of wine in her possession.
Police tell WXOW that Alberts now faces additional charges of bail jumping.
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Decatur police say two people were stabbed on Thursday morning.
Officers responded to the 1000 block of West Decatur Street for the report of a stabbing, just before 1 a.m. When police arrived they found a 61-year-old male and a 62-year-old male with stab wounds.
Both were taken to a local hospital. The 61-year-old had life threatening injuries and the 62-year-old was treated and released.
Police were talking to witnesses and served a search warrant to locate evidence of the crime.
A suspect was not yet arrested and police did not provided any details on who they might be looking for.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Decatur Police Department.
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Mike Tegeler advised in a press statement. The victim, a 19-year-old man, was taken to Kaiser Permanente Vacaville Medical Center for treatment of injuries that were not life threatening.
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The ABC hit drama "Once Upon A Time" is back tonight for its seventh season.The residents of the Enchanted Forest will face their greatest challenge yet.So what's ahead for season seven?Henry is all grown up - and the Evil Queen is back.Lana Parrilla, who plays the Evil Queen, gave an inside look at the upcoming season."Once Upon a Time" season seven premieres Friday at 7 p.m. on ABC7.
LOS ANGELES (AP)  A concert promoter who bilked investors, performers and other promoters out of at least $1.7 million has been sentenced to nearly five years in federal prison.
Gabriel Reed was sentenced Monday in Los Angeles. He pleaded guilty last fall to wire fraud.
Reed, a former Malibu resident who now lives in McKinney, Texas, ran a company that promised to set up rock concerts and wrestling events using celebrities and musicians Reed claimed to know.
Prosecutors say Reed even created phony artist contracts, bank statements and other documents to convince investors.
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But prosecutors say the concerts either didn't take place, didn't feature the celebrities or were cancelled, leaving musicians and promoters to face angry fans while Reed spent the money on himself.
CEO of Blue Velvet Marquee, Hyeladzira got married to the love of her life Zira in Abuja and the #AsoEbiBella moments were simply amazing. All the ladies were dressed in pink and silver/grey for the #ZiraZira2017 wedding and they looked stunning. See the looks below.
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Continued concerns of overworked staff and on the job danger remain top of mind for Nova Scotia nurses at their Annual General Meeting.
HP has issued an updated for laptops and notebooks after a researcher discovered hidden software that was capable of recording every letter a user types.
The security flaws was found pre-installed on hundreds of machines sold by Hewlett Packard (HP).
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That software is something that was supposed to make the keyboard work better, but can also be exploited by hackers to record every keystroke. That includes passwords, account numbers and other sensitive information.
HP has now issued a patch for this flaw. You can access it here.
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Donald President Trump moving the US towards a trade war with China
Investors are on edge as China gets set to retaliate against Donald Trump on Friday, with the pair set to invoke tariffs against imports on the same day.
The MSCI index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan fell another 0.25 percent today, as markets remain on edge ahead of Friday’s tariffs.
Shares in mainland China also dropped, with the influential CSI300 Index down another 0.7 percent in the market carnage.
With trading limited in the US for the 4th July celebrations, Wall Street can catch its breath after the S&P 500 shed 0.49 percent at close yesterday, while the Nasdaq Composite dropped 0.86 percent.
At the close on Wall Street, the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 0.54 percent. Household names such as Facebook shed 2.3 percent after more data breach revelations linked to Cambridge Analytica emerged, while Tesla lost 7.2 percent in reaction to the pace of making its highly-anticipated Model 3 sedans.
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The Middletown Fire Department is investigating a warehouse fire that began just before midnight Friday.
The fire began at a building on the 300 block of North Verity Parkway. Crews were met with flames that had spread throughout the building when they arrived on the scene.
The fire department extinguished the fire after a few hours.
Crews say it's unclear how the fire began or if anyone was inside at the time.
Enquirer media partner Fox19 provided this report.
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CHICAGO (CBS)–Car thieves are targeting vehicles parked on the street in the Jefferson Park neighborhood.
A community alert issued by Jefferson Park District Police Wednesday said five vehicles have been stolen from an area bordered by Central, Nagle, Montrose and Peterson avenues.
The thefts occurred between May 6 and May 25 in the following locations:
-5900 block of West Higgins Avenue
-6200 block of West Gunnison Street
-5400 block of North Monitor Avenue
-4600 block of North Central Avenue
-5700 block of West Leland Avenue
Police said the vehicles were stolen by unknown means.
The Twins absolutely whupped the Mariners last night , and in the eighth inning, they called on the man who has handled some of the best pitchers in the past decade. Carlos Ruiz took the mound, and even though he gave up a home run on his very first pitch, he did okay! John Stolnis has already written about it, and you should read that, too! For the first time since he was given the boot in 2015, former GM Ruben Amaro Jr. is returning to CBP.
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Controversy over the Chao Phraya promenade isn't showing signs of abating anytime soon despite the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration's insistence on pushing ahead with the 14km riverside project. After being criticised for being hastily cobbled together and posing a threat to the lives of people and aquatic animals that depend on the area, the promenade could find itself in a legal mess.
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PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (AP) — Residents of a northern New York mobile home community will be able to get aid to recover from recent flooding under new legislation.
Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed it Friday. Lawmakers approved the measure last week.
Under an existing state program, mobile home park residents must own the home and the land where they live to apply for flood relief aid. The new measure allows the program to help people who own their homes and lease the land in the Underwood Estates in Plattsburgh.
Ice jams on the Saranac River caused extensive flooding in mid-January, destroying 70 mobile homes and displacing families.
The legislation was sponsored by Republican state Sen. Betty Little and Democratic Assemblyman Billy Jones.
Justin Bieber, objectively very sexy (albeit short) man-child, sings a lot of very sexy songs in English. I'm not going to lie, I thought he might have even reached peak sex appeal and then came the damn Spanish.
Jumping in to remix, Luis Fonsi's track "Despacito", Bieber really does manage to give the prince of Latin American music a run for his money. They're also combining some of the largest fan bases in the world, I mean the song has been up for approx. 24 hours and already has a cool four million views. Classic.
Listen to the full track below and purchase your Justin Bieber body pillow accompany you when you move to Puerto Rico.
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Millwall manager Neil Harris and the rest of his backroom staff will be out watching games this weekend as they take advantage of the international break.
The Lions are not back in action until next weekend’s derby at Brentford.
“Myself and my staff have all been at fixtures in the Checkatrade Trophy on Tuesday and will be at fixtures this weekend,” said Harris. “Either in League One, League Two or the Conference – to see players that we know or that our scouts may have flagged up during the first part of the season.
“We’ll see if we can see players in the future who might improve us.
“Most staff just enjoy football anyway, so it’s good to be at games.
“We found last year there are a hell of a lot of good teams in League One and you enjoy watching a lot play.
“We’ll certainly be at games watching teams, players and broadening our knowledge of the leagues below.”
Living in a retirement community, Why should elderly pay GST?
Chitra, my wife, asked me a few days ago, "what are you watching in the TV?" I said, "I am watching the Finance Minister ShriArunJaitley in ET Now. He and the Revenue Secretary are...
A forensics officer at the scene at the Islington McDonalds today
Police were called to the fast-food diner at around 1.15am early this morning.
The victim was treated by paramedics at the scene before being taken to a north London hospital.
The 28-year-old is now believe to be in a stable condition.
OPP in Collingwood are investigating a sexual assault that happened early New Years Day. Police say the victim reports she was pulled into a vehicle parked on Beech Street just after 1 in the morning and assaulted. The Suspect is described as:
South Asian
Late 20’s to early 30’s
Beard
5 foot 6 to 5 foot 7
With an average build and a large mid section or pot belly.
He was wearing
He was wearing Blue t-shirt
Black pants
Black baseball cap with a white logo on it
The vehicle is belived to be a 4 door 2005-2010 Honda Civic or Toyota Corolla
Silver or tan in colour
Black steel rims
Police ask that if you have any information regarding this incident that you call them or crimestoppers.
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - Springfield Fire Department says they've increased the amount of people they saved through new CPR tactics.
The Department says they are up over 600% on their cardiac saves. Chief Barry Helmerichs says, the department in 2017 saved 14 people. He goes on to explain that 14 people walked out of the hospital without complications. Chief Helmerichs says in previous years the department averaged nearly two saves.
Springfield Fire Department says, the increase in saves is because the department indicated two different techniques. Chief Helmerichs says, the department added intermediate life supports to engines and added a CPR pit crew. The crew is three designated people who focus on the person needing attention.
Chief Helmerichs says, this increase in saved is a boost for the Springfield Fire Department and a boost to the community.
It will be the hottest topic at today’s Nevada County Board of Supervisors meeting, and it’s an item that’s not even on the agenda. Many residents were angered when it was announced last week that the county staff is recommending giving the animal control contract to Placer County, instead of current provider Sammie’s Friends. Lots of people are expect to address the board during public comment. Sammie’s Friends co-founder Cheryl Wicks says she hopes people won’t get too angry…
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Other animal groups are throwing in their support, including Scooter’s Pals founder Susan Wallace…
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Supervisors are not allowed to take action on items not on the agenda, and the Animal Control contract will likely be on the agenda at one of the meetings next month. The Board is expected to allow about an hour for public comment at the meeting this morning, which starts at 9 o’clock.
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An $18,000 grant from the National Park Service has moved a nonprofit closer to refurbishing the facade of a building where slavery opponents met during the Bleeding Kansas era.
The Topeka Capital-Journal reports the president of the group Friends of the Free State Capitol says it will have sufficient funds to begin work on Topeka’s Constitution Hall if it receives a $90,000 grant from the Kansas Heritage Trust.
Topeka’s governing body previously awarded Friends of the Free State Capitol $355,000, including $175,000 for facade restoration, over 10 years. The money from the National Park Service is earmarked for the restoration of the front doors and windows.
Constitution Hall played an important role during the fight over whether Kansas would enter the Union as a free or slave state.
Wednesday, Jun 20, 2018
Wednesday, June 20 from 9:30 – noon
Age 5-12 • Fee: $12
It’s summer. The days are long, and the children are home!
Get outside, and get creative at our “Children’s Day” inspired experience. Visit seven large-scale sculptures, from Field Rotationto Paul, and then learn the Japanese art of “Koinobori.” These carp streamers or carp banners decorate the landscape of Japan from April through early May, in honor of their national Children’s Day.
RSVP to Sherri Denault at sdenault@govst.edu by June 13.
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration required by June 13.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Broadway fans are buzzing over the release of a new song by two popular Tony winners in support of the upcoming March for Our Lives.
"Hamilton" creator Lin-Manuel Miranda and Ben Platt, the original star of "Dear Evan Hansen," have recorded a duet called "Found/Tonight,' mixing lyrics from "You Will Be Found" from "Dear Evan Hansen" and "The Story of Tonight" from "Hamilton."
The song was released at midnight on Monday and is No. 1 on the iTunes singles chart.
The multi-city March for Our Lives on March 24 was planned after the Feb. 14 massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.
Miranda has been releasing "Hamilton"-related content each month in a series called Hamildrop.
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Kobe Steel's new president says he may seek mergers outside the company for some divisions, as he battles to repair damage from a data fraud scandal that roiled Japanese industry. David Pollard reports.
Oil-and-gas companies that sold shares to raise cash during a vicious collapse in the price of crude finished on top in 2016, rewarded when U.S. oil prices finally turned and closed the year 45% higher.
More than 70 North American energy companies sold about $57 billion worth of shares in so-called follow-on stock offerings during the past two years. Many of these shares spent stretches trading below their offering prices, hurting investors who wagered on companies that failed to find footing as well as those who sold out...
In total, 10 of the Caps' 12 forwards have hit double-digits in goals. That's tied with the Wild for tops in the NHL , and the Caps trail only the Wild when it comes to double-digits at even strength .
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BELLEVILLE, NJ – The Belleville High School Crew team enjoyed a good day on Saturday, April 15, at the Metropolitan Youth Speed Order.
A few of Belleville boats were awarded medals.
• Boys JV 4+ earned second place.
• Girls Novice 4+ earned second place.
• Boys Novice 4+ earned second place.
• Boys JV 8+ earned second place.
• Girls JV 4+ earned third place.
Full results with details can be found at https://herenow.com/results/#/races/20348/results
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering an 18-year-old in a Good Friday stabbing.
The 20-year-old male was arrested last night by Nottinghamshire Police following the killing of Matthew Rothery.
Mr Rothery, whose family released a photograph of the young man at the weekend, was found stabbed at a property in Woodborough Road, Nottingham, just before 1am on Friday.
He was taken to the city's Queens Medical Centre, but was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
Police said they believed the attack was an isolated incident and the people involved knew each other.
Superintendent Ted Antill of Nottinghamshire Police, said: "We continue to appeal to anyone with any information that could help to contact Nottinghamshire Police on 101, quoting incident 31 of 4 April.
"You can also contact Crimestoppers completely anonymously on 0800 555 111."
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Update: The Clippers return home after going 3-2 on a five-game road trip. … They beat Utah 88-72 on Monday at Vivint Smart Home Arena.
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In this Tuesday, March 14, 2017 file photo, Montenegro's former Prime Minister Milo Djukanovic speaks during an interview with The Associated Press, in Podgorica, Montenegro. Montenegro's ruling party says its leader Milo Djukanovic, who took the Balkan country to independence and into NATO in defiance of Russia, will run for the presidency in next month's election. Darko Vojinovic, File AP Photo
Stage and television entertainer Keith Chegwin has died following a long term battle with a "progressive lung condition." He was 60 years old.
Chegwin was a regular in pantomime, most recently starring in a pantomime tour of Beauty and the Beast in March last year. He also appeared in West End shows including Tom Brown's School Days and The Good Old Bad Old Days. He starred as Fleance in Roman Polanski's Macbeth in 1971.
Chegwin had a fifty year career, rising to fame in the 70s and 80s on television shows Multi-Coloured Swap Shop and Cheggers Plays Pop. He also appeared on The Big Breakfast and Ricky Gervais' show Extras.
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Drake’s experience at his Coachella home this year started from the bottom.
And it pretty much stayed that way. The rapper slammed his digs at the Madison Club in La Quinta, California. He posted his critique on Instagram but has since deleted it.
He didn’t share details about what happened but wrote, “The most offensive place I have ever stayed at in my life with the staff who pick and choose who they are going to accommodate based on racial profiling.”
The Madison Club is a private residential community with its own golf course, spa, and exclusive clubhouse. It is just a few miles away from the Coachella festival grounds. They have yet to release a statement on the incident.
Drake performed at Coachella on Saturday night. He made a surprise appearance during Future’s set, performing hits “Fake Love,” “Jumpman” and “Gyalchester.”
Prince Harry opens up about seeking therapy to help cope with Princess Di’s death:
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The Real Estate Board of New York has inked a deal to display its newly syndicated Residential Listing Service on Realtor.com, it said Monday.
The deal comes as listing site StreetEasy, has begun charging brokers $3 a day per rental listing. The listings were previously free.
If brokers don’t pay, their listings still show up, with the words “unavailable,” even though the listings are available — just not on the StreetEasy pay-for-play site. Sales listings are still free.
REBNY’s new deal will provide all of its RLS sales and rental listings in a new, updated format, to Realtor.com.
Realtor.com, a rival to StreetEasy, is owned by News Corp., the parent of The Post.
“This is about giving the best and cleanest data to the biggest group for the greatest competitive opportunity for the consumer to make a deal,” John Banks, president of REBNY, told the Post.
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Colorado baker Jack Phillips refused to make a wedding cake for a same-sex couple on the grounds that it would violate his religious beliefs, and now his case is before the Supreme Court. Joining Megyn Kelly TODAY along with his attorney, Kristen Waggoner, an emotional Phillips says, “There were days when my wife was afraid to come into the shop.”
With the Coalition debating the merits of a clean energy target, Lenore Taylor joins Fran and PK to look at how much of the Finkel report remains politically viable.
They discuss changes to citizenship laws, foreign political donations and the Victorian federal ministers facing contempt of court charges.
Also: Barnaby Joyce has some "questions for Tony" and the Nationals have a crack at carpool karaoke.
Production crew Da Beatfreakz continue their golden run on new summer-fresh banger 'Take Over'.
The beat team recently partnered with Giggs on 'Swingin In Da Whip', a club-cruncher that featured the grime MC at his most hard-hitting.
Follow up 'Take Over' is a little lighter, blending in some afrobeats colours to Da Beatfreakz instantly recognisable mixture.
Mr Eazi, Seyi Shay, and Shakka star, with 'Take Over' already bulldozing the internet.
The video is spectacular, with Shakka performing at a house party and Seyi Shay soaking up the track at a South London hairdressers.
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A local prolife advertising campaign, has been hit by vandals. As Quinn Campbell reports, a transit bench was covered in paint over the weekend.
Theater fans were happy as can be on June 11 when Hello, Dolly! star Gavin Creel won his first Tony. As if his giddy speech wasn't enough to melt our hearts, Creel was presented with his Tony by his former Thoroughly Modern Millie co-star, Sutton Foster. Two-time Tony winner Foster paid a visit to Live with Kelly & Ryan on June 14 to talk about the meaningful night. Filled with pride for her friend's win, she recalled another moment from Sunday that moved her. Young Miss Saigon Tony nominee Eva Noblezada, who plays Kim in acclaimed revival, had a fan-out moment upon meeting Broadway veteran Foster. Looking back on her own early admiration of the musical's original Kim, Lea Salonga, Foster was made aware more than ever of the Broadway circle of life.
Pope to bishops: Maintain 'zero tolerance' for child abuse
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis has exhorted Catholic bishops worldwide to do what's needed to ensure children aren't sexually abused by clergy.
The Vatican on Monday released the text of a Dec. 28 letter Francis sent to bishops about injustices to children such as slave labor, malnutrition and sexual exploitation, including abuse by priests.
In the letter, Francis decries the "sin of what happened, the sin of failing to help, the sin of covering up and denial, the sin of the abuse of power."
Pope Francis celebrates a new year's Mass in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)
Francis tells bishops to "adhere, clearly and faithfully, to 'zero tolerance'" for sex abuse of minors.
The pontiff himself has been criticized by some for not punishing bishops who covered up abuse by reassigning molesters to different parishes.
Francis asks bishops for "complete commitment" so such "atrocities" won't re-occur.
TWO new, unregistered Holden vehicles were stolen from a CBD business.
The business premises was broken into just before 11pm on Monday and a 2017 black Holden GTSR W1 and a 2017 silver Holden SV6 were driven away.
Holden GTSR W1 models made this year are priced between $160,000 and $300,000 from some dealers.
The SV6 models start from about $40,000.
Both vehicles were not registered and were not displaying registration plates.
Camera Icon A 2017 black Holden GTSR W1 stolen from a city business. Picture: SA Police Picture: Supplied
Camera Icon A 2017 silver Holden SV6 stolen from a city business. Picture: SA Police Picture: Supplied
The stolen SV6 was last seen travelling south on Port Wakefield Rd, Bolivar later that night.
Anyone with information on the theft or the location of either vehicle is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Emerge Energy Services (EMES +1.5% ) is higher after disclosing that it acquired south Texas sand provider Osburn Materials for ~$20M.
Osburn digs out and sells sports sands and building products but has not sold frac sand to oil and natural producers prior to the EMES deal; the company owns more than 80M tons of sand reserves, largely consisting of 40/70 and 100 mesh sand.
Osburn has capacity to produce ~600K tons/year of wet sand and 300K tons/year of finished dry sand, although EMES says it is planning for an upgrade of the acquired operations and expects to double dry sand production this year with a relatively small capital outlay.
Noor Bank was accredited following a rigorous assessment by the IAA’s assessment team, which evaluated the bank in several areas as per the international standards.
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PACIFICA — Authorities are searching the waters near Pacifica after debris from an apparent shipwreck surfaced Wednesday.
The wreckage from a wooden boat was branded with the words “Barca” and “Rio,” the U.S. Coast Guard said in a tweet.
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Crews also found clothes and life jackets.
There have been no reports of overdue vessels or accidents, according to the Coast Guard.
The Pacifica Police Department is helping the Coast Guard search for the wrecked ship.
Anyone with information about the shipwreck can contact Coast Guard Sector San Francisco at 510-399-3547.
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP)  Smoking and vaping will still be allowed at California state parks and beaches, despite lawmakers' attempts to ban it.
Gov. Jerry Brown vetoed two bills Friday that would have banned lighting up in a park or at the beach. In a veto message, he writes, "if people can't smoke even on a deserted beach, where can they? There must be some limit to the coercive power of government."
One bill would've imposed a $100 fine for people caught smoking tobacco, marijuana, or even electronic cigarettes.
Supporters hoped to mitigate the effects of nicotine and secondhand smoke while preventing litter from discarded cigarette butts. Brown has vetoed a similar bill before.
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Last year, lawmakers raised the smoking age to 21 and voters approved a $2-per-pack increase in tobacco taxes.
The past few days, Clint Hurdle has preached the importance of "acting as if." The Pirates put their manager's words into action this weekend.
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WEST ORANGE, NJ — Essex County will hold a Winter Olympic Games skating exhibition at Codey Arena, 560 Northfield Ave. in West Orange, on Saturday, Feb. 10, from 3:45 to 5:15 p.m. This free exhibition will feature speed skating, figure skating, hockey and special guest NJ Devil. There will also be public skating sessions from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. and from 2 to 3:30 p.m.
For more information, call 973-731-3828, ext. 0, or visit www.essexcountyparks.org.
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London police seized over $17,000 worth of drugs following a search warrant at a Wilson Avenue home.
On Tuesday, police recovered the following:
• $2205 in cash
• 41.3 grams of fentanyl powder, value $16,520
• .2 grams of crystal methamphetamine, value $20
• 47 grams of marijuana, value $470
• 2 digital weigh scales
• 3 cellular telephones
A 32-year-old London man has been charged with possession and trafficking.
GENEVA (Reuters) - The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) called on Monday for greater access to the civilian population of Afrin, declaring that the Turkish Red Crescent lacked credibility among the Syrian Kurds after Turkey’s military operation.
Turkish-backed Free Syrian Army fighters hold their weapons as they stand on the back of a truck in Afrin, Syria March 18, 2018. REUTERS/Khalil Ashawi
ICRC President Peter Maurer, speaking on return from a two-week trip to Syria, Iraq and Iran, told reporters in Geneva: “...the credibility of a Turkish Red Crescent working in Afrin with the Kurdish population is close to zero”.
The ICRC is helping some of the thousands of displaced civilians who have fled Afrin to villages near Aleppo, but needs regular access to Afrin, where civilians have the right to neutral, impartial aid and the right to leave or stay, he said.
Hugh Hefner adored women.
Though posthumously he's been both celebrated and slammed for bringing Playboy and everything it signified into this world, and his ultimate contribution to the sexual revolution is likely to forever remain a subject of debate, there's no doubt that he surrounded himself with women because he couldn't get enough of them.
But while the faces around him changed over the years, one thing was a constant for Hef, and that was his devotion to the empire he had built—the biggest love of his life.
Rumors flew for years about the true state of Hefner's health as he entered his 80s and still maintained the lifestyle of, not just a much younger man, but a boy who had been told he could have all the candy in the world at his disposal.
Washington, December 12: A bomb attack by a 27-year-old from Bangladesh on New York's subway system underscored the "urgent need" for Congress to enact immigration reform, President Donald Trump said.
"First and foremost, as I have been saying since I first announced my candidacy for president, America must fix its lax immigration system, which allows far too many dangerous, inadequately vetted people to access our country," Trump said in a statement.
He added that the suspect, identified as Akayed Ullah, had entered the country through "extended-family chain migration," a system the president is seeking to end that allows families to sponsor relatives to come to the United States.
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LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT STARTED THE EASTER WEEKEND FRIDAY EVENING WITH AN INNER CITY TRAFFIC SAFETY PROJECT IN SIOUX CITY THAT RESULTED IN 99 STOPS AND 162 CITATIONS.
SIOUX CITY POLICE, THE IOWA STATE PATROL AND WOODBURY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE CONDUCTED 99 TRAFFIC STOPS FROM 5PM UNTIL 1AM.
AUTHORITIES ISSUED 162 CITATIONS AND SEIZED OVER 30 GRAMS OF MARIJUANA AND 2.4 GRAMS OF METH DURING THE EFFORT.
THEY ALSO CONDUCTED SEVEN OWI FIELD TESTS, WITH ONE OWI ARREST AND ONE OPEN CONTAINER CITATION.
THREE INDIVIDUALS WERE ARRESTED ON OUTSTANDING WARRANTS.
Just one week away from spring, eastern Iowa is hit by a snow storm.
Several inches falling on the Dubuque area Sunday night into Monday morning.
Iowans quickly adjusting. "One thing you can't do nothing about and that's the weather," said Dave Carner.
People are shoveling snow and doing what they need to do. "I'm cleaning off around my vehicle so they don't get street storage tickets on them," he said.
The public works department bringing out extra heavy equipment to deal with the storm -- 20 plow trucks in total to clear the roads.
On the highways, the Iowa DOT working to also clear them.
Sunday night the highways from Cedar Rapids to Dubuque completely covered. We checked out Highway 151 South not too long ago, there's progress, but some areas were partially snow covered.
As for people in nearby rural areas, it's just another day.
"Just feeding cattle and gonna have to bedding them, so they stay warm and clean the snow out," said Greg Hartman of Key West.
KITCHENER — The province's Special Investigations Unit has cleared Waterloo Regional Police of any responsibility in a Kitchener man's hand injury when he was stopped by police last month.
On April 27, just before 2 a.m., an officer approached a parked vehicle on Ottawa Street.
When the driver saw the officer, he bolted and minutes later hit stone pavers near a house.
A passenger in the vehicle, a 23-year-old man, complained of pain to his right hand. He was taken to a hospital.
Nigerian Soft P0rn Actress, Judith Mazagwu popularly known as Afrocandy shared a randy photo on Instagram
The mother of two daughters was seen with two young men playing with her.
One of the photos showed one of the young men grabbing the actress by her bum and even planting a kiss there.
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CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) -- 10 On Your Side is investigating the confusing cost of medical care.
A Suffolk woman recently sent 10 On Your Side a bill for a procedure from Chesapeake Regional Medical Center. The hospital charged her $2,500 to remove a kidney stone.
Most hospitals get reimbursed only about one third of what they charge patients and their health plans.
10 On Your Side asked administrators and a patient advocate group why billing is so complex.
Find out what they said in Chris Horne's special report.
Look for the full report tonight on WAVY News 10, with coverage beginning at 4.
Hit-and-run crash kills pedestrian in northeast Anchorage
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Anchorage police are investigating the death of a pedestrian who was struck by one or more vehicles that did not stop afterward.
Police dispatchers around 10:30 p.m. Sunday took a call of a man lying in the street at Commercial Drive and Mountain View Drive in northeast Anchorage.
Police determined he had been struck and killed.
Witnesses report a gold Chrysler Town & Country minivan was seen in the area and the driver or passengers may have witnessed the crash.
Police are asking witnesses to contact them.
Creamy Escarole Bean Vegetable Soup
(Yields 4 servings)
INGREDIENTS:
3 tablespoons olive oil
8 carrots, peeled and diced
3 celery stalks, diced
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 parsnips peeled and diced
6 Italian precooked chicken sausage links, sliced
2 medium size bunches of escarole, cleaned and chopped
1 can (28 ounce) crushed tomatoes
2 cans (15.5 ounce) red kidney beans, drained
1/4 cup grated cheese
6 cups chicken broth
1/3 cup instant mashed potatoes
1/4 cup half and half
DIRECTIONS:
In a large soup pot add the olive oil and heat. Add the carrots, celery, onion, garlic and parsnips. Saute until tender about 5-6 minutes, then add the sausage. Add the chopped escarole and saute for about 5-6 minutes. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, kidney beans, grated cheese, chicken broth, and instant potatoes. Cook the soup on medium heat for about 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Turn off the heat and slowly add the half and half. Serve.
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Two people have died in a head-on crash on Highway 377 west of Tolar and Campbell Road in far western Hood County, authorities said. 377 is closed near the wreck, and traffic is being rerouted.
Baku. 13 February. REPORT.AZ/ Kenya has declared the ongoing drought a national disaster, calling for food aid from the international community, Report informs citing TASS.
Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta called for "local and international partners to come in and support the government's efforts to contain the situation".
The Kenya Red Cross estimated about 2.7 million people were in need of food aid.
The president stated that the government has already allocated 70 mln USD. Out of Kenya's 47 counties, 23 have been deemed to be facing disastrous drought.
Beyonce made sure that her stage was body positive for Coachella.
On first glance, just about the only thing missing from the Homecoming/Probate extravaganza that was Beyonce’s Coachella performance was some plus-sized majorettes. But if you look a little closer, you’ll notice that she made sure that she brought the curvy girls out for her both of her sets!
Three dancers that blended seamlessly in with the rest of the troupe were representing for the thick girls on Bey’s stage.
Amari Marshall, Jore Marshall, and Noelle Rodriguez were all present, accounted for, and all the way in formation for both weekends of Beychella! And, make no mistake, the thick girls could keep up.
Beyonce also brought the Marshall sisters out front and center to flank her for the breakdown in Baby Boy.
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Preciousness: 3 Week Old Baby Zo Is Adorable
Kevin and Eniko Hart just dropped a photo of their precious baby boy and he’s soooo cute. He’s barely 3 weeks old but is already giving us fist pumps. Little man looks like both his parents to us.
Who do you think he looks like more?
Stunting like his daddy…. #BabyZo #Harts #ThisIsTheFaceHeMadeAfterPeeingOnHisMother 😂😂😂😂 #iGotTheFuckOutTheWay #iToldHerThatHeLookedLikeHeWasAboutToLetGo #SheDidntBelieveMe #SheLearnedTheHardWay 😂😂😂😂 A post shared by Kevin Hart (@kevinhart4real) on Dec 11, 2017 at 11:17am PST
Kevin made fun of baby Zo making a splash on his mom moments before snapping his photo. Eniko also shared an adorable flick of Kevin’s older children helping out with their lil baby brother. How sweet!
Why Trump Is Not a Fascist: A Conversation with Vivek Chibber and Achin Vanaik
Achin Vanaik (“The Rise of Hindu Authoritarianism”) and Vivek Chibber (“Postcolonial Theory and the Specter of Capital”) discuss new forms of authoritarianism and nationalism in the age of Modi, Putin, Erdogan, and Trump. The discussion is moderated by Amber A’Lee Frost (“Current Affairs” and “Chapo Trap House”).
For the past few weeks, listeners have been sending us their scary experiences for inclusion in WFPL’s new Halloween series “Spooked: Louisville Ghost Stories.”
The responses have been frightening, funny — and sometimes just downright bizarre. Here’s the first “Spooked” story, told by Nancy Davidson.
Davidson was working in IT for Jefferson County when it merged with the city of Louisville. This meant there were departments—including hers—being combined and a lot of obsolete equipment that needed to be sorted.
To help out, Davidson volunteered to do after-hours inventory at the county’s Barret Avenue offices, which were located in a building that used to be a hospital and morgue.
You can listen to her experience from that night in the audio player above.
MILWAUKEE — Right-hander Alex Reyes was activated from the 60-day disabled list by the St. Louis Cardinals after recovering from Tommy John surgery and was set to start against Milwaukee in his first major league appearance since Sept. 29, 2016.
Reyes was 4-1 with a 1.57 ERA two years ago, beating the Chicago Cubs three times and striking out 52 in 46 innings. Reyes felt pain during a pre-spring training bullpen session in February 2017 and was operated on by Cardinals head orthopedic physician Dr. George Paletta.
23-year-old right-hander, Reyes was 3-0 with a 0.00 ERA in four minor league injury rehabilitation starts this month at Class A Palm Beach and Peoria, Double-A Springfield and Triple-A Memphis. He struck out 44 in 23 innings.
Right-hander Mike Mayers was optioned to Memphis before Wednesday’s game and right-hander Dominic Leone, out since May 5 with right upper arm nerve irritation, was transferred to the 60-day disabled list.
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U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters at Trump's golf estate in Bedminster, New Jersey U.S. August 10, 2017.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump will make a day trip to Washington, D.C., on Monday, briefly interrupting his 17-day August working vacation, a White House official said on Friday.
Trump has been spending time at a golf course he owns in Bedminster, New Jersey, where he has held meetings with his advisers about North Korea's nuclear threat and other issues.
Trump will leave his golf course on Sunday for his Manhattan home, where he said he had scheduled a lot of meetings.
No reason for the Monday trip to Washington from New York City was immediately provided. The trip was first reported by Politico.
Trump's vacation comes as the West Wing of the White House goes through some long-planned renovations to update the air-conditioning system, fix leaks in the roof and make other repairs.
Pimento unexpectedly arrives at the scene of Charles' destroyed food truck as an insurance agent.
Welcome to Archer Airways. This is your pilot drinking. Archer: Danger Island premieres April 25 on FXX.
A petition for a P120 minimum wage increase will be filed before the office of the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board in Central Visayas (RTWPB – 7) either this afternoon or tomorrow morning by the Associated Labor Unions – Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (ALU – TUCP).
In a press conference today, ALU – TUCP Regional Vice President lawyer Nora Analyn Diego said their proposal covers all employees in Central Visayas.
The current minimum wage in Central Visayas is only P308.34.
“Why P120? To reach with the buying capacity of the current minimum wage of P366. It’s P366 not P308,” said Diego.
“We’re very confident that the RTWPB will approve our petition. One, because of the effects of TRAIN (Tax Reform Acceleration and Inclusion) law. Second, we’re not making up the figures. It comes from the government,” Diego added.
Man steals ex-girlfriend's purse from her trunk
MARATHON — A 62-year-old man accused of stealing his ex-girlfriend’s purse in an effort for her to return to his house was arrested last week, according to Monroe County Sheriff’s Office reports.
The man was charged with larceny and burglary.
The woman told deputies that she was at a restaurant when she heard her trunk close, which has a...
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The "Bernie would've won" camp wants to draft the senator from Vermont to lead a new third party.According to a press release, former staff, delegates and "supervolunteers" from Bernie Sanders' presidential campaign have come together to "embark on a nationwide effort to convince Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, to found a new party rooted in the progressive principles that awoke a political revolution during his campaign for the presidency." The campaign, "Draft Bernie for a People's Party," was conceived and is led by former national political outreach coordinator for Bernie 2016, Nick Brana.
YOU’RE GONNA NEED A BIGGER WEBSITE: Chris Cillizza Ask For Examples Of Incorrect CNN Stories. Here You Are, Chris.
Then there’s CNN’s role in building the Wright-Free Zone — a week after praising Wright to the hilt:
And this worshipful report from North Korea:
And a real oldie but a goodie, the news they kept to themselves.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Ayala Corp :
* Refers to news article titled, “Ayala also keen on rehab of mrt3” posted on the August 11, 2017 issue of Manila Standard
* Confirms that Metro Pacific Investments Corporation has invited Ayala to join its unsolicited proposal to upgrade the MRT line 3 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The Bucket List Family shares their top tips for becoming a full-time traveling family. Time
Craig Turner, the eldest son of music legend Tina Turner, has died of an apparent suicide in Studio City, California, CBS News has confirmed. He was 59.
John Kades, a captain with Los Angeles County Coroner's Office, told CBS News that the preliminary report from LAPD North Hollywood is that Turner died of a gunshot wound but "our doctors still need to do what they need to do."
"The call was reported as a suicide, gun shot wound," a spokesperson told ET. "The next of kin has been notified. There will be an autopsy done and there is an investigator at the scene."
The LA County Coroner's office tells ET that Craig was pronounced dead at his home on Tuesday after a call reporting suicide. https://t.co/UWjQngt072 — Entertainment Tonight (@etnow) July 4, 2018
Craig Turner worked in the real estate business in the San Fernando Valley, ET reports.
Tina Turner was in Paris for fashion week at the time of her son's death.
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Salty mouse wrote: He had a cracking season just gone apparently. Pretty sure we where after him last season and took the cheaper option of Tilse?
According to an interview I read, he had his bags packed ready to join us, but got a last minute NRL offer. Following his decision to stay in Aus we then approached Tilse.
BOONEVILLE, Miss. (AP) – Foul play is not suspected in the drowning death of an Alcorn County man.
Prentiss County Sheriff Randy Tolar tells the Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal (http://bit.ly/2iB3RSx ) that authorities recovered the body of the Corinth man Friday from a private pond near Marietta.
The victim, whose name has not been released, was seen earlier in the day in a canoe on the pond, just north of Highway 370 and on the Lee-Prentiss county line.
The search began around 3 p.m. and included members of the search and rescue teams from Prentiss and Union counties, the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks, as well as several area volunteer fire departments.
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Dodgeball is back for Charity!
Ben, Vince, Justin, and the gang return to raise money!
-Darrin
Tempers flared between the Pirates and Rockies during Wednesday night’s game at PNC Park. In the bottom of the fifth inning, with the Rockies leading 3-0, starter German Marquez clearly unintentionally hit Francisco Cervelli with a first-pitch fastball.
There had been no prior offense from either team. While Cervelli stared at Marquez for a brief second, home plate umpire Chris Conroy was already in front of the plate, ready to stop anything from happening. However, catcher Tony Wolters started talking to Cervelli. Cervelli didn’t like what Wolters was saying. Botch teams’ benches and bullpens emptied, but nothing happened beyond some terse words being exchanged.
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The three-game set between the two teams ended on Wednesday night. The Pirates and Rockies won’t meet again until after the All-Star break for a three-game weekend series in Colorado, so we’ll have to wait over a month to see if any grudges are held.
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CPU Grab Ex is a tiny portable tool which can consume a defined amount of your processor power. This could help you monitor CPU cooling, or test the effectiveness of CPU optimisation software (resource hogs should see their CPU priority drop).
The program launches as a simple system monitor, displaying the CPU model, speed, and the current usage of every CPU core.
Use the slider to set the percentage CPU usage to consume, click the “Grab” button and watch as each CPU core gets busier.
There’s also an option to grab GPU power, although this only works if you’ve an OpenCL-compatible graphics card.
Beware: allowing CPU Grab Ex to use a high proportion of CPU power could bring your system to its knees, maybe even cause a crash in extreme situations. Use the program with care.
Steven Page at Mental Health Week
The Canadian Mental Health Association's Halton branch is holding a free speaker series for Mental Health Week that will feature Steven Page on May 10 at 6 p.m. at The Meeting House, 2700 Bristol Circle, Oakville. Page is a mental health advocate and founding member of The Barenaked Ladies. To register, visit halton.cmha.ca or call 1-877-693-4270.
Hamilton Music Collective event
The Hamilton Music Collective is holding its annual fundraiser in support of An Instrument for Every Child on May 24 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Shawn and Ed Brewing Co., 65 Hatt St., Dundas. Performers include the Darcy Hepner R&B All Stars with Mary McKay and Jamie Oakes along with George Olliver. Visit hamiltonmusiccollective.ca.
National Puddle Day on May 5
March 31 Trelleborg AB, Hexpol
* Trelleborg sells compounding operation in the Czech Republic to Hexpol
* Says transaction is expected to result in a book capital gain of approximately SEK 450 m after tax.
* Says divested operation, which had annual external sales of approximately SEK 300 m in 2016 and profitability in line with level for Trelleborg, will be deconsolidated on march 31, 2017
* Hexpol says acquisition price is estimated to approximately 65 MEUR on a cash and debt free basis and has been funded by a combination of cash and existing bank facilities Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Stockholm Newsroom)
Best men and women's tech-inspired Christmas gift ideas for gadget lovers
Christmas is finally here, but if you haven't finished your shopping yet - or even started it - don't panic! There's still just enough time to find the perfect gift.
From the Amazon Echo Plus to the Microsoft Xbox One X, 2017 has been a great year for new technology, meaning there are loads of options for the gadget lovers in your life.
To give you some inspiration, we've pulled together a list of some of the most exciting and innovative gadgets and tech-inspired gifts, along with information on where to buy them.
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Stroke is the leading cause of disability in the United States and physical therapy has been the only way to help people recover - until now.A small trial is underway in Cleveland to see whether deep brain stimulation can help stroke patients regain movement.DBS is like a pacemaker for the brain. The electrode goes into a specific area to reactivate disrupted nerve connections.A few weeks after Judy Slater's device was surgically implanted, it was turned on and the progress began."She should move her arm within a few weeks in a way she had not been able to move since the stroke, and Judy has made steady progress after the surgery," said Dr. Andre Machado.Before the surgery, Judy's hand was essentially frozen. But afterward, with a few months of physical therapy, she can open her hand and do things she couldn't before.Twelve people in all will receive the DBS devices.----------
Life has imitated art for Kevin Hart.
In honor of J. Cole's newly released track, "Kevin's Heart," the performer cast his famous friend in the visual for the song, which is creatively named after the comedian. In the music video, which spans more than five minutes, Hart plays himself as he goes through a day in the life.
Weaving through supermarket aisles, he notices people staring at him with both intrigue and judgment. Later on in the car, he hears radio hosts talking about his "situation" before he switches the channel. After rebuffing a woman's flirtatious advances in the car next to him, an older woman looks on in disgust as Hart gets frustrated.
Next, the star stops at a baby store where he agrees to pose with a fan for a photo, but the woman gets uncomfortably handsy.
Columbus Crew SC will be facing quite the hostile crowd in their US Open Cup match at FC Cincinnati on Wednesday night (7 pm ET | USsoccer.com, Spectrum Sports OH).
The USL club and MLS expansion hopefuls announced on Twitter on Wednesday afternoon that more than 25,000 tickets have been purchased for Wednesday’s contest at Nippert Stadium.
Wednesday’s match will be the first ever official meeting between the two Ohio clubs, but fans on both sides of the nascent rivalry have already given it one of the best names in all of North American sports: the “Hell is Real Derby.” The ominous-sounding moniker is a nod to a pair of infamous billboards on the freeway linking Columbus and Cincinnati.
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — The humble pecan is being rebranded as more than just pie.
Pecan growers and suppliers are hoping to sell U.S. consumers on the virtues of North America's only native nut as a hedge against a potential trade war with China, the pecan's largest export market.
The pecan industry is also trying to crack the fast-growing snack-food industry.
The Fort Worth, Texas-based American Pecan Council has been formed in the wake of a new federal marketing order that allows the industry to band together and assess fees for research and promotion.
Critics call such orders government-backed cartels. But council members hope to elevate the pecan to the ranks of the almond and pistachio.
MOSCOW A suspected suicide bomber thought to be responsible for a deadly blast in the St Petersburg metro on Monday had links with radical Islamist groups banned in Russia, a law enforcement source told Interfax news agency.
The source added that remains found at the scene of the blast suggested that a suicide bomber was responsible but that final conclusions would be made after DNA tests had been conducted.
(Reporting by Alexander Winning; Editing by Alison Williams)
Heinz in hot water after misleading consumers The West Australian
The children's snack food 'Shredz' is high in sugar despite claims they're healthy.
On the first episode of Pipe Dream’s new sports podcast, we discuss the women’s basketball invitationals, the upcoming spring season and our March Madness predictions.
This episode was hosted by sports editors Sam Ditchek, Evan Cole and Grace Palumbo and featured writer Julian Guevara. The show is edited by Jillian Forstadt.
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Kind of hard to ignore the blathering of a Republican jerk on the pay increase a school secretary will receive as a result of Trump/Republican tax break.
Gosh darn, she can afford a Costco membership now! What an ass . . . He needs to go.
Deleted by Ryan afterwards. Secretary was being sarcastic.
A 1938 Snow White banner, a Chinese huanghuali cosmetic case and more great items are appraised. Tonight at 7 on KUAC TV Channel 9.1, or GCI Channel 9 & GCI Channel 657 for HD.
Usually, people don’t pay too much attention to time-out performances during basketball games, but JD McCrary may have changed that narrative.
The young actor, and the voice of young Simba in the Lion King movie, blew LA Clippers audience away with his rendition of the Jackson 5‘s classic, “Who’s Loving You” in a game of Finish The Lyrics.
If you thought that was dope, hit the flip to see JD master the vocals that is New Edition’s “Can You Stand The Rain”.
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March 31 Kyongbo Pharmaceutical Co Ltd :
* Says it receives patent on March 31, for novel crystal form of atorvastatin hemi-calcium, hydrate thereof, and method of producing the same
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The Governor General Dame Patsy Reddy received a warm reception at Waitangi today after the ceremony was moved from Te Tii Marae to the upper marae this year, following years at the lower marae.
Mori Rapana Cultural Manager of Waitangi Treaty Grounds said, ”It was a great occasion, it was very united and peaceful”.
Powhiri for dignitaries have been moved from Te Tii marae to the treaty grounds following years of controversy which included a lack of speaking rights for government officials.
Rapana said, “The iwi made this decision and we agreed to take on the responsibility.”
Labour MP Rino Tirikatene agreed that there was a different vibe this year. “Having been a part of many powhiri to Te Tii in the past, I know it has been hard for certain governments, they have been confronted. Here there is a different feeling.”
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will be welcomed on tomorrow.
Canadian mining stocks helped give the main Toronto stock index some lift in late-morning trading, while U.S. stocks were mixed.
The S&P/TSX composite index was up 15.94 points to 16,112.01, after 90 minutes of trading.
In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was down 8.02 points to 24,321.14. The S&P 500 index was up 2.05 points to 2,653.55 and the Nasdaq composite index was up 11.79 points to 6,851.87.
The Canadian dollar was trading at 77.82 cents U.S., up from an average price of 77.76 cents U.S. on Friday.
The January crude contract was up 20 cents to $57.56 (U.S.) per barrel and the January natural gas contract was up five cents to $2.82 per mmBTU.
UK flights: Over 400 lightning storms have been recorded across Europe
Lightning strikes recorded across Central Europe could affect more flights from the UK.
According to lightningmaps.org, over 400 lightning strikes have been recorded in the last few hours across the region.
Germany and Switzerland appear to be affected the worst, with France and Italy also badly affected.
The UK saw amazing feats of lightning over the bank holiday weekend, which have since passed.
Up to 20,000 lightning strikes rolled across the country on Saturday
Moscow: At least nine people were killed after part of an apartment building collapsed in central Kazakhstan, the country’s authorities said today.
Also Read: China building collapse toll mounts to 22
“Nine dead people were pulled from the rubble” of the building in the village of Shakhan following the collapse late yesterday, the emergencies committee of the interior ministry in the central Asian nation said in a statement.
It said the victims include three men, three women and three children. A 32-year-old man had been pulled alive from the rubble.
The ministry said it had dispatched 70 emergency workers to take part in the rescue operation.
The remaining residents of the building have been evacuated.
A government committee has been set up to probe the incident, the ministry said.
Building collapses are not uncommon throughout the former Soviet Union, either due to faulty construction or worn-out infrastructure.
Sofia Khan's adventures in Muslim romance continue with this follow-up to her debut novel, which sees our heroine married and living an unpredictable life in Karachi Ayisha Malik's debut, the nicely titled Sofia Khan is Not Obliged , was described in some quarters as the "Muslim Bridget Jones". You could see why: Sofia's adventures in Muslim romance was catnip for the publishing house she worked at.
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Las Vegas Metro police are looking for two people in connection with a robbery in the northwest valley.
On April 29, police said the man and woman entered a business near Rainbow Boulevard and Cheyenne Avenue. They stole items and threatened to shoot someone with a firearm.
The first suspect was described as a 6'1" tall black man about 250 lbs. with a goatee. The woman was described by police as Hispanic, 5'7" and 170 lbs. She has tattoos on her right arm and chest.
Anyone with information is urged to call the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Commercial Robbery Section at (702) 828-
3591 or, to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at (702) 385-5555 or visit www.crimestoppersofnv.com.
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The Lexington Police Department needs help identifying a suspect wanted in burglarizing a local gas station for several cartons of cigarettes.
LPD says the theft happened on Monday at 3 a.m. at the Rainbow Gas Garden. The male suspect is seen breaking into the glass front door, entering the store, and stealing 12 cartons of Newport cigarettes.
The white male that stole the cigarettes fled the scene with a black male driving a sedan.
MOBILE USERS: Click here to see more photos from LPD, including the suspect's vehicle.
The white male involved in this burglary was described as wearing a red t-shirt under a black hooded zip-up sweatshirt, blue jeans, black ski mask, and purple gloves.
If anyone has any information on the identity of this person or witness to this crime, they are urged to contact the Lexington Police Department at (803)-359-6260 or Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME SC.
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South Carolina women's basketball coach Dawn Staley may not only be immortalized as a national championship coach, she'll also be immortalized in the City of Columbia.
Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin named a portion of the street in front of Colonial Life Arena "Dawn Staley Way."
Staley was surprised at the gesture.
"They gave me a street," she said. "My cup runneth over."
The coach just took her team to the national championship game in Dallas, TX and came away champions.
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An 80-year-old woman's body has been found in a canal.
The discovery was made on New Year's Day in a canal near The Poachers Pocket pub in Chirk, Wrexham .
West Mercia Police have confirmed the body is that of an 80-year-old woman from Chirk.
A spokesman for the force said: "The death is currently being treated as unexplained but not suspicious.
"The discovery was made by members of the public at just before midday [Sunday]."
Vermont urging people to leave deer fawns alone
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — The Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife is urging people to leave deer fawns alone.
Biologists say most deer fawns are born in late May and the first and second weeks of June.
When first born, fawns have no natural defenses beyond being hidden by their mothers and keeping still.
People who spot a fawn often assume it is helpless, lost or its needs to be rescued because it has been abandoned by its mother. The mother is usually nearby and will return.
Biologists say that well-intentioned people who pick fawns up and take them from where they were hiding will separate it from its mother, "and it usually results in a sad ending for the animal."
On Friday June 15 nine members of staff from Marks and Spencer Horsham spent the day at Equine Partner CIC clearing out and making general repairs to the therapy barn.
Equine Partners CIC are a charity based in Wisborough Green that give support and therapy to families and children struggling with bereavement, relationship breakdown or health related issues.
By being with the horses, people can learn to cope with what life has thrown at them.
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Melania Trump accused of copying Michelle Obama again
While President Donald Trump was condemned by Republicans and Democrats alike for not not calling out white supremacists for their “Unite the Right” march, which left one dead and at least 34 injured in its wake, first lady Melania Trump came in for criticism of a different kind despite her reaction to the violence hitting all…
BISHOPVILLE, S.C. — A coroner says the seven inmates killed during a South Carolina prison riot earlier this month all bled to death from stab wounds.
Lee County Coroner Larry Logan said Tuesday all the inmates had several stab or cutting wounds inflicted inside Lee Correctional Institution on April 15 and 16.
Authorities say inmates in three wings of the maximum-security prison fought uninterrupted for several hours in a battle over territory and contraband. Inmates reported seeing fellow prisoners slowly die as prison officials tried to gather enough people to restore order.
At least 20 inmates have been killed by other inmates in South Carolina prisons in the past 16 months.
The State Law Enforcement Division continues to investigate the riot. No charges have been filed.
Twenty-two inmates were hurt.
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Gov. Mark Dayton has signed most of a bill authorizing almost $1.5 billion in public construction across Minnesota.
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Dayton signed the so-called bonding bill Wednesday but used his line-item veto pen on just one project. Dayton said $1 million for additional reviews of state water regulations would have added needless bureaucracy.
His signature on the borrowing bill cements one major piece of an otherwise unproductive session. Dayton previously vetoed the GOP Legislature's massive budget package and a bill with tax cuts.
The Democratic governor said the bill was too skimpy, especially for upkeep on college and university campuses. And he objected to a provision that uses money from an environmental fund.
Dayton wrote that he still signed the bill because Minnesota communities need the projects and jobs.
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VIDEO: Teffy – Shutdown ft. D-O
Teffy finally releases the much anticipated video which features Pretty Boy D-O, this is shortly after the release of his New Single Mission which features Lady Donli.
The two are set to release consistent music as Teffy kicks off his 2017 Visual Collection with Shutdown.
The Video was Shot by 3 feat in London. Look out for more music by Teffy.
ENJOY!
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April 12 Protalix Biotherapeutics Inc
* Protalix Biotherapeutics announces positive results from phase II clinical trial of Alidornase Alfa (air dnase) for the treatment of cystic fibrosis
* Protalix Biotherapeutics Inc - sixteen patients were enrolled in study, all of whom completed study
* Protalix Biotherapeutics Inc - Alidornase Alfa was well tolerated with no serious adverse events reported
* Protalix Biotherapeutics - adverse events that occurred during study were mild and transient in nature for phase ii clinical trial of Alidornase Alfa
* Protalix Biotherapeutics - in vitro study of air dnase showed significant inhibition of pseudomonas aeruginosa Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
A Florida brewery has introduced new packaging to hold their six-packs of beer that aren't made of damaging plastic. Instead, the new six-pack rings either biodegrade or can be safely eaten by marine animals.
Saltwater Brewery is a microbrewery in Delray Beach. They've been working for years to solve the problem of marine life getting tangled or trapped in plastic. Finally, along with a startup called E6PR (which stands for Eco Six Pack Ring), they've finally come up with a solution; rings made of wheat and barley. These six-pack holders have already begun appearing in stores in south Florida where plastic pollution is a huge problem.
Why Ndigbo ‘re leaving PDP for APC – Nwoye
Dr. Tony Nwoye, the member representing Anambra East and Anambra West in the House of Representatives, is one of those that can be described as grassroots politicians in Anambra State. Though elected on the ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, he has defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. The post Why Ndigbo ‘re leaving PDP for APC – Nwoye appeared first on Vanguard News... Read Full Story
A man has been arrested after a six-hour stand-off with police at a house in Bournemouth.
Specialist firearm officers were called to reports of a women being held hostage by an armed man in Parley Road shortly after 07:00 GMT.
She was found outside the property and was uninjured.
A 42-year-old man was later arrested and a loaded crossbow and two weapons, believed to be imitation firearms, were seized by officers.
He is being questioned on suspicion of possession of an imitation firearm, affray and false imprisonment.
A cordon was set up and Parley Road and Malvern Road were closed throughout the morning.
Ch Insp Dean O'Connor, of Dorset Police, said: "I am aware that this has taken quite a few hours and I would like to thank those residents directly affected by the closure."
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After delay-plagued holiday Monday at YVR, officials at the facility are telling travellers to give themselves extra time if flying this summer.
OBION COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) – Dylan Adams, one of the three defendants in the disappearance and murder of Holly Bobo, has been transferred to the Obion County jail in West Tennessee.
The transfer from neighboring Weakley County happened last Thursday. Adams is due in court on Thursday for a status hearing.
Adams is expected to go to trial May 29, 2018. The jury is expected to be brought in from Chattanooga and will be sequestered once chosen.
Dylan Adams, his brother Zach, and Jason Autry are all accused in the high-profile case involving the then 20-year-old nursing student who disappeared from her West Tennessee home in 2011.
Autry, who testified against defendant Zach Adams in September, has already reached a plea deal, while Zach Adams was found guilty of murdering Bobo and faces life in prison. He has since filed a motion for a new trial.
Click here for complete coverage of the Holly Bobo case.
Gov.-elect Phil Murphy said things remain full-speed ahead for his campaign promises to raise taxes on millionaires and legalize and tax marijuana, despite some hesitation from fellow Democrats in control of the legislature.
After more than two months of relative quiet, North Korea launched its most powerful weapon yet, claiming a new type of intercontinental ballistic missile that some observers believe could reach Washington, D.C. and the entire eastern United States seaboard.
It's getting into pothole season in New Jersey.
Whether it’s a few days on thrilling roller coasters at Six Flags Over Texas, cheering on MLB Texas Rangers at Globe Life Park in Arlington, splashing around at Hurricane Harbor or enjoying a tour in one of the world’s most cutting-edge sports arenas and home to the NFL Dallas Cowboys, the $1.3 billion AT&T Stadium, Arlington has what it takes for you…… More
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (AP) — Builders are reusing timber from a disassembled Fairbanks landmark that had been a gathering place in the 20th century.
The Fairbanks Daily News-Miner reported Monday that timber from the old Fairbanks Coal Bunkers is being used for mantles, porches and structural beams in Alaska homes.
The coal bunkers were a place to fetch coal for home heating from the 1930s until sometime before the structures were disassembled in 1997.
Attempts to preserve the bunkers failed and pieces of them are now scattered across the state. But local builders and a lumber yard are making sure the history stays intact.
Rivers Wood Products sells the timber for people who are interested in its historic value. General manager Doug Scherzer says he doesn’t advertise the timber, but people request it.
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Information from: Fairbanks (Alaska) Daily News-Miner, http://www.newsminer.com
Lagerfest
Another event for IPAs? Porters? Sours?? Nope, it’s finally time for lager to shine! Butcher & Boar opens up its great beer garden to 16+ taps of Minnesota Lagers, including Schell’s, Summit, Utepils, Bauhaus, Bent Paddle, and more, for Lagerfest. Plus you’ll get a chance to mingle with some of the brewmasters who will likely be stuffing their faces next to you. 7-10 PM. Free. —Art Humes
Butcher & the Boar, 1121 Hennepin Ave, MPLS; butcherandtheboar.com
The president of the University of Texas at San Antonio has been placed on administrative leave, the university announced on Tuesday.Ricardo Romo, the fifth president at UT San Antonio, is under review for allegations related to his conduct.Officials said the leave is effective immediately.Pedro Reyes will act in the role of president during the review. A new president is set to replace Romo by Sept. 1, officials said in a release.
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Awka – Barely 24 hours after taking his oath of office for the second tenure, Governor Willie Obiano has made his first set of appointments.
Former Secretary to the State Government, Professor Solo Chukwulobelu was reappointed, while a former senior special assistant to the governor,Mr. Primus Okilie was named the Chief of Staff to the governor.
Former SSA on media, Mr James Eze was appointed the chief press secretary to the governor.
The new appointees would be sworn in today by the governor.
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Gin lovers can find drinks from around the world at Burscough's first gin festival this spring.
New bar and eatery Jack and Gin is hosting the event on March 4.
The new venue is the brainchild of Rob Baker, who owned popular Southport restaurant The Barking Frog for more than a decade before it closed in 2014 . Rob has worked in catering and hospitality since he was just 14.
Jack and Gin offers a whopping forty different types of gin 'to tantalise every palette'.
The gin festival will take place in Burscough Wharf under gazebos. A number of gin houses will be giving tasting sessions, as well as discussing how their gins are made.
There'll also be nibbles provided.
Tickets cost £10 and will be available from January 18.
AAA: Holiday travel up
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — If you’re hitting the road to head to those 4th of July festivities today, be prepared to have a lot of company.
AAA estimates close to 47 million Americans will travel 50 miles away from home or more this holiday.
That’s the highest number for the fourth since the motor club began tracking the numbers 18 years ago.
AAA credits a rise in consumer confidence for the jump.
Copeland, of course, made his initial splash as the drummer for the mega-popular rock group the Police and has since branched out into composing music for film, TV, video games and opera. This is Copeland's fifth opera (he is also credited as co-librettist), and he has his chops in place. The 87-minute score has the feel and flow of opera spiked by occasional pastiches of rhumbas or '20s jazz and a minimum of rock.
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Over a third of patients said they weren’t involved as much as they would’ve liked to be in decisions about their hospital care.
The national patient experience survey published today also found that patients were unhappy with the food and wanted more information about how to look after themselves when discharged.
The results will now be used to improve quality of care and services.
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Rockford Police are investigating after a person was injured during a shooting Sunday afternoon.
Police say an 18-year-old man was walking in the area of 600 Bruce Street when a person he knew came up to him and started arguing with him. The victim says the two had an altercation last year over clothing.
The victim told police the other person fired one gunshot at him during their argument before running away.
The victim was taken to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries to his calf.
Police say the victim was not forthcoming when speaking with police, and they say he gave them information that was "less than truthful."
Police are continuing to investigate and anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Rockford Police or Crime Stoppers.
Davis is considered questionable to play Monday against the Rockets after aggravating his left adductor injury Sunday against Philadelphia.
While the Pelicans dodged a bullet with Davis missing only three games with the initial injury, the big man apparently tweaked it again during Sunday's 131-124 win over Philly. The 24-year-old will receive treatment throughout the day, and his status will be updated closer to game-time. In the event that Davis is held out, Dante Cunningham would be in line to move into the starting five.
April 10 U.S. stocks opened little changed on Monday as investors prepared for big banks to kick off the first-quarter earnings season later in the week.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 13.73 points, or 0.07 percent, at 20,669.83, the S&P 500 was up 1.52 points, or 0.064529 percent, at 2,357.06 and the Nasdaq Composite was up 6.04 points, or 0.1 percent, at 5,883.86. (Reporting by Yashaswini Swamynathan in Bengaluru; Editing by Sriraj Kalluvila)
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General Election 2017 – BBPA Will Highlight Key Issues for Brewing and Pubs
Commenting on the General Election announcement, BBPA Chief Executive Brigid Simmonds said:
“The debate around Brexit will be centre-stage, and we will be highlighting the key issues facing the sector.
“In the hospitality industry, we need to continue to attract those with the right skills, and keep trade with our neighbours as free as possible.
“Brexit also presents an opportunity to encourage the new Government towards a more favourable tax regime, especially for beer duty.
“We will not hesitate to use the election to highlight both the challenges and the opportunities for brewing and pubs.”
The Wall Street Journal: Virginia set to expand Medicaid, and other states are following
Virginia is poised to expand Medicaid after a hard-fought legislative battle, making it one of a growing number of states where there is interest in expanding the program after Republicans failed to repeal the Affordable Care Act last year.
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Tottenham head to Anfield on Sunday (4.30pm) on the back of a 2-0 victory against Manchester United.
Meanwhile, Liverpool will be hoping to pick up from where they left off against Huddersfield where they emerged 3-0 winners.
But Sherwood thinks it will be a tricky tie for the hosts and has backed his former side to come out on top.
That is despite Spurs having only won one match in their last 20 against teams from the top six of the Premier League.
US President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron are giving a joint press conference after a meeting in Washington DC.
Speaking to the journalists before a meeting the US President said that he and French President Macron could have an agreement soon on Iran. Donald Trump also praised North Korean leader Kim Jong-un as a 'very honorable' man.
Macron is the first foreign official to be welcomed with a state visit to the White House since Trump took office in January 2017.
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LA PLATA, Md. (AP)  Authorities say a man wanted in a fatal shooting of a woman outside a Maryland sports bar has surrendered, a day after another man wanted in the slaying was wounded in a shootout with officers in Virginia.
The Charles County Sheriff's office in Maryland said in a statement that 33-year-old Charles Thompson Jr. surrendered Monday. He's charged with first-degree murder in the death of Miaquita Gray on Feb. 4.
The man wounded Sunday in Emporia, Virginia, is Anthony Wilkins. He is also charged with first-degree murder in Gray's slaying.
Authorities say Wilkins and Thompson fought with Gray's acquaintance. Officials say they were in the bar parking lot later when Wilkins fired at the pair, killing Gray and grazing her acquaintance.
ST. LOUIS (AP) St. Louis second baseman Kolten Wong left Wednesday night’s game against Milwaukee in the sixth inning after suffering tightness in his right forearm.
Wong, who went 1 for 2 with an RBI double in the second inning, was replaced by Greg Garcia.
Wong has hit safely in all six games since returning from the disabled list on June 6.
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The Panthers added some needed secondary depth, and parked one of this year’s draft picks for the rest of the year.
The team announced that defensive end Daeshon Hall was being placed on injured reserve with a knee injury. To fill the roster spot, they promoted safety Dezmen Southward from their practice squad.
Hall, their third round pick, was the other defensive end at Texas A&M last year (across from Myles Garrett). He played in the opener, but was inactive the last three weeks.
Southward should be active this week, since the Panthers are running thin at safety with Kurt Coleman out for a month with a knee injury and backup Demetrious Cox bothered with an ankle problem this week and also out. They also signed veteran Jairus Byrd this week.
Southward was a Falcons third-rounder in 2014, and joined the Panthers practice squad late last year.
The family adventure tale “Peter and the Starcatcher” is the latest production at PacRep Theatre in Carmel, opening for a five-weekend run at the Golden Bough Theatre.
“Peter,” which won five Tony Awards, is the pre-quel story of “Peter Pan,” following Molly (Bri Slama) and a nameless orphan boy (Aaron Kitchen) as they sail the seas and encounter a motley crew of pirates, including the chief villain Black Stache, played by John Newkirk. The production officially opens Saturday, June 17, with discounted preview performances Thursday and Friday. The play is directed by John Farmanesh-Bocca.
The production runs Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. through July 16. Thursdays are two-for-one discounted tickets. Ticket prices range from $8 to $38, with discounts for students, teachers, seniors, children under 12 and active military. For more information, go to www.pacrep.org or call (831) 622-0100.
March 18 (Reuters) - SDIC Zhonglu Fruit Juice Co Ltd :
* SAYS ITS SHARES TO RESUME TRADE ON MAR (NOT JAN) 19 Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2HIWAfh Further company coverage: (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
Kentucky's governor has acknowledged for the first time he might not call a special session of the state legislature to overhaul one of the country's worst funded public pension systems.
Governor Matt Bevin has said repeatedly he would call a special session of the state legislature before the end of the year to address the pension issue. But his proposal has received significant opposition from state employees and even members of his own political party.
Last week, 47 Republican House members signed a letter asking him not to call a special session this year. Bevin told reporters Monday there is still a chance he could call the legislature back to Frankfort next week to vote on the bill. But he said lawmakers could take up the issue during the session scheduled to begin Jan. 2.
A 20-year-old and a 28-year-old sustained gunshot wounds from an incident in the 100 block of North Rodney Street. Wochit
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* Energy XXI Gulf Coast - ‍total headcount was reduced by about 18 pct which will result in severance and separation expenses of approximately $2.5 million in q2​
Tuesday evening turned out to be a monumental moment in the ongoing hip-hop beef between Drake and Pusha T, and Lonzo Ball was there for it. The Los Angeles Lakers star, who’s long been Drake supporter and first showed off his own rapping skills over “Free Smoke,” took to Twitter shortly after Pusha T released his diss track, entitled “The Story of Adidon,” to react with a single emoji.
😳 — Lonzo Ball (@ZO2_) May 30, 2018
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Considering how inflammatory Push gets in his latest song, it’s a wonder Zo didn’t explode with even a few more characters. Perhaps, then, this is just another mark of Lonzo’s poise and composure under explosive circumstances.
Good morning Chicago Blackhawks fans! The Chicago Blackhawks are on a 5 game winning streak, and the question that has to be asked, Is Jonathan Toews back? If you ask me what was wrong with Jonathan Toews last season, my reply would be that Joel Quenneville couldn't settle on who to play along side Toews and Marian Hossa . Then when the Hawks did trade for Andrew Ladd they never really got any chemistry going, and in the end it was a Brent Seabrook shot that rang against both posts that got the Blackhawks eliminated in the opening round of the playoffs.
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SALT LAKE CITY — 96-year-old Theodore “Ted” Kampf, the last living Utah survivor of the “Bataan Death March” during World War II, has died.
Kampf served in the Army Air Corp in the Pacific campaign in the early days of the war.
He was sent to the Philippines where the Americans were heavily outnumbered by Japanese forces and surrounded.
76,000 soldiers surrendered on the orders of General Douglas MacArthur.
Kampf survived the fifty mile walk through the jungle and three-and-a-half years in a Japanese forced-labor camp.
He weighed just 78 pounds when he was liberated.
Kampf went on to serve twenty years in the service, receiving two Bronze Stars and retired with the rank of Senior Master Sergeant.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday, April 30 at 2:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 715 west 300 north.
Friends may call at 1:00 p.m. for a viewing and Rosary.
The Utah Patriot Guard will accompany family and friends to Fort Douglas where Kampf will be buried at 3:00 p.m. with full military honors.
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Coca-Cola Co.’s Diet Coke returned to volume growth in North America for the first time since 2010 after the drinks company added four new flavors in skinny, colorful cans.
Analysts have been skeptical that adding flavors like Zesty Blood Orange and Twisted Mango, which are still artificially sweetened, will bring back soda drinkers who have moved on to more natural-seeming options like sparkling water and tea. The last time Diet Coke’s quarterly volumes increased in North America, its largest region by sales, was the fourth...
Ellerbe (foot) was active for Sunday's game against the Falcons.
Per usual, Ellerbe was listed as questionable on the Saints' injury report but ultimately was cleared to play. He finished the game with six total tackles and one pass defensed.
Repolling in 73 polling booths in Uttar Pradesh's Kairana recorded a voter turnout of 61% till 6 pm.
Election Commission on Tuesday ordered recasting of votes at 73 polling stations in Kairana, 49 in Bhandara-Gondia and one polling station in Nagaland, after Electronic Voting Machines and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail machines developed snags during Monday's Lok Sabha bypolls.
The bypolls for four Lok Sabha seats and nine assembly constituencies were held across 10 states on Monday.
Assembly by-polls were held in Noorpur (Uttar Pradesh), Shahkot (Punjab), Jokihat (Bihar), Gomia and Silli (Jharkhand), Chengannur (Kerala), Palus Kadegaon (Maharashtra), Ampati (Meghalaya), Tharali (Uttarakhand) and Maheshtala (West Bengal). Counting of votes will take place tomorrow. (ANI)
A man was rushed to the hospital after being stabbed in Burke County Friday afternoon.
The incident happened on Mt. Olive Church Road, which is south of Morganton. Officials said the victim suffered very serious injuries.
Authorities said they were speaking with a "person of interest" in the case but did not give further details.
There is no word on what may have led to the stabbing.
No names have been released.
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April 3 China Fiber Optic Network System Group Ltd :
* Xia Ni to resign as an executive director of company
* Received from Meng Yuxiao a notice dated 31 March 2017 advising that will retire as an executive director Source text : (bit.ly/2otxNGg) Further company coverage:
Each student will receive $2,500 to support their upcoming college education, and the awards are renewable up to three years for a total scholarship of up to $10,000 per student. "We are incredibly honored to support the continued education of these outstanding, bright students and members of the National Vision family," said Reade Fahs, Chief Executive Officer of National Vision.
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Formed over 6 years ago, FLAT OUT JAZZ is a ‘Jazz Crossover’ group, playing a tasty mix of jazz, blues, classic rock songs, and TV themes. Their music is fun and appeals to a very wide audience.
“What is Crossover Jazz”? Well, it’s songs people know, performed in a jazz setting. The melodies and lyrics are familiar … but it’s jazz … with creative improvisations and musical arrangements. FLAT OUT Jazz plays songs from The Beatles, The Doors, Van Morrison and Lyle Lovett. They complement all that with jazz classics from Antonio Carlos Jobim, Horace Silver, Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, Nat and Cannonball Adderley and of course, Duke Ellington. They also play some very cool originals to keep it fresh. FLAT OUT Jazz shows are listenable, danceable and fun, and their passion for playing great music and entertaining fun people makes every show special.
We believe Live Jazz should be as accessible as possible. As always there is no cover charge.
Boston-based psych/math rock quartet, Bat House, and their track, “Cold Sun” from their self-titled album.
Fire crews from Lewes, Rehoboth and Indian River were called just after 2:30pm for a fire in the Lochwood development west of Lewes. Crews arriving at the scene found a fire limited to a porch and outside of the home and knocked the fire down quickly. The State Fire Marshal is investigating.
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March 31 Caterpillar Inc
* Finalized decision to move machine production out of its Aurora, Illinois, facility into other U.S. manufacturing facilities
* Large wheel loaders and compactor production will be moved to the company's Decatur, Illinois, plant
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Kiss frontman Gene Simmons is trying to trademark the “devil horns” rock hand gesture. The bassist filed an application with the US Patent and Trademark Office last Friday (June 9), according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Related: Gene Simmons Pays Tribute to Chuck Berry at Public Memorial Service
In the documentation, Simmons claims he first made the gesture popular during the band’s Hotter Than Hell tour in 1974. The rocker wrote he wants to register the hand gesture for “entertainment, namely, live performances by a musical artist; personal appearances by a musical artist.”
Whether or not he is granted the trademark, fans might love that Simmons even included a drawing in his application.
He’s aware that it means I love you in ASL right?
There’s a shallow little game that’s played in Westminster (“What, only one?” I hear you cry). Regularly, usually at Business Questions on a Thursday morning, MPs stand up and say something nice about their constituency or their particular region or nation. Something along the lines of “Will the Leader of the House join me in paying tribute to Localshire County Council for their marvellous work in promoting Localshire as a wonderful place to live, work and visit?” A challenging question but I’m sure Andrea Leadsom is up to the task.
At the next session, expect a few Brummies to try to attract the Speaker’s eye so that they can stand and explain why Labour’s plan, unveiled today, to transfer some of the Bank of England’s functions to Birmingham, is such a wonderful one. No one is quite sure yet whether the plan is part of the party’s regional development programme or if it’s simply punishment...
April 10 Grupo Aeroportuario Del Sureste Sab De Cv:
* ASUR acquires controlling interest in entities with concessions to operate Colombian airports
* Grupo Aeroportuario Del Sureste -following consummation of deal, co will own about 92.42 pct capital stock of airplan, 97.26pct capital stock of Oriente Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Kieran Foran will this season officially don the Warriors jersey after the NRL announced it will register the five-eight as a Warriors player.
However, Foran will not be able to play until Round Three and the NRL have stated his return will be "subject to a further psychological assessment to ensure he is in the right frame of mind".
It means the Kiwis playmaker will have to be physically and mentally fit before being given the green light for the Warriors.
Foran himself has said he is delighted to be taking his first steps back into professional Rugby League.
"Naturally I would love to return in Round One because I love Rugby League and I love being part of the Warriors squad," he said.
"But both the Warriors and NRL have put my welfare first throughout so I am just happy that my contract is registered and I now have a date for my return."
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New Delhi :On the last day of campaign in Gujarat on Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has opted to use the audio bridge call service from 9.30 AM for direct connect with all OBC MPs, MLAs, prabharis (in-charges) and workers of the BJP’s OBC Morcha.
A BJP press release says Modi believes in remaining connected with the public and the party workers through various mediums.
While he maintains a regular dialogue with the people across the country through his most popular “Man ki baat” radio programme, the PM remains in touch with the party workers through the audio bridge.
The last time he used the audio bridge to reach out the BJP’s SC and ST workers and seaside people in Gujarat during a recent natural calamity as also earlier with 25,000 BJP workers in Gujarat and Varanasi. He used NAMO APP recently to talks to the workers of the BJP Mahila Morcha, the release added.
Trailing 2-1 after losing the doubles match on Saturday, Israel beat South Africa in both reverse singles matches to take the tie 3-2.
Dudi Sela downed Lloyd Harris 7-6 (2) 6-1 in the clash of the number ones, and Edan Leshem beat Lloyd Harris and Nik Scholtz 6-3 7-5.
This was the first time South Africa had lost a Cup tie at the Irene country club in Pretoria.
Israel will continue their quest to try advance to the main World Group when they face the Czech Republic in April, while SA will face a relegation play-off later in the year for the right to stay in the Europe-Africa Group I.
March 19 (Reuters) - SHENZHEN STOCK EXCHANGE
* SAYS TRADING IN SHARES OF CEFC ANHUI INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CO LTD WILL BE HALTED FROM MARCH 19 AFTERNOON TRADE PENDING ANNOUNCEMENT Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2pn5QyS Further company coverage: (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
PanARMENIAN.Net - A female YPJ fighter was filmed, Friday, February 2, destroying a technical vehicle that belonged to the Turkish-backed rebels in the Afrin region of Aleppo, Al-Masdar News reports.
In the video below, the YPJ fighter fires an anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) at a technical vehicle from a far distance.
The ATGM strike was conducted in the Rajou District of the Afrin region; it resulted in the death of one Ahrar Al-Sharqiyah fighter.
The Rajou District was the scene of intense clashes on Friday, as the Turkish-backed rebels attempted to take hold of this imperative area in northwest Afrin.
An indignant Taiwan said on Tuesday it would rethink its relations with the mainland in the wake of Panama's decision to cut diplomatic ties with the island in favour of Beijing. The Central American country became the second of Taiwan's dwindling number of allies to switch recognition to Beijing in six months, following the west African nation of Sao Tome and Principe last December.
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By raining down laser pulses on some 770 square miles of dense forest in northern Guatemala, archaeologists have discovered 60,000 Maya structures that make up full sprawling cities.
And the new technology provides them with an unprecedented view into how the ancient civilization worked, revealing almost industrial agricultural infrastructure and new insights into Maya warfare.
"This is a game changer," says Thomas Garrison, an archaeologist at Ithaca College who is one of the leaders of the project. It changes "the base level at which we do Maya archaeology."
The data reveals that the area was three or four times more densely populated than originally thought. "I mean, we're talking about millions of people, conservatively," says Garrison. "Probably more than 10 million people."
OBERHOFEN, Switzerland (AP) Organizers say that two snowboard World Cup competitions scheduled in Kazan, Russia next month have been canceled for financial reasons.
The International Ski Federation said in a statement Monday that a snowboard cross event and a parallel giant slalom slated for Feb. 24-26 had both been called off.
The FIS also said it was working with the Russian Snowboard Federation to look ''for possible replacement competitions in Russia on the same dates.''
James Harden scored 37 points as the Houston Rockets routed Russell Westbrook's Oklahoma City Thunder 118-87 at the Toyota Center in the opening game of their NBA play-off series yesterday morning (Singapore time).
Harden also delivered nine assists and seven rebounds for the Rockets who take a 1-0 lead into Game 2 on Thursday morning.
Harden said: "Tonight was a good game, but it is just one win. We have to be ready for Wednesday."
Westbrook tallied 22 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists, but he also made nine turnovers and missed 17 of 23 shot attempts.
Harden and Westbrook are considered the frontrunners in the league MVP race.
Houston shot 49.5 per cent from the floor, while Oklahoma City shot 37 per cent from the field. - AFP
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Washington 114 Atlanta 107, Golden State 121 Portland 109, Boston 102 Chicago 106
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Holton caught two passes on four targets for 18 yards in Sunday's 26-15 loss to the Chiefs.
Holton has now logged seven receptions in the last three weeks after catching just two total passes throughout the Raiders' first 10 games of the season. He was on the field for 44 percent of the team's offensive snaps on Sunday, due in large part to starting receiver Amari Cooper re-injuring his left ankle in the first half. Despite losing a fumble against the Chiefs, Holton could see a slightly increased role once again in Week 15 against the Cowboys if Cooper is sidelined or remains limited by the injury.
For the first time, Unique Markets is coming to the Midwest. Partnering with the AIGA Design Conference, Unique will showcase the largest pop-up shopping event in the country right here at the Convention Center. The event will feature over 150 local makers, independent designers and emerging brands, offering home goods, clothing, apothecary products, kids' toys, and so much more! There will also be a DIY station, photo-worthy moments, and free snacks and drinks from our sponsors.
Admission is free, but registering is required.
As the nation and the state continue to deal with an opioid-abuse epidemic, a recent national study reveals an increase in babies suffering from neonatal abstinence syndrome at birth, especially those in rural places. Is Colorado following the national trend? Various counties and rural areas around the state have noted, anecdotally, that the problem is getting worse, and some are starting to step up to create solutions. We take a look at the numbers that are available in the state and examine what is working and what is not when it comes to the fight against opioid abuse. Also, what other drugs have had an impact on developing minds? We peek in on researchers who are just starting to figure out what might be harmful and what is not.
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Ari Berman, author of "Give Us The Ballot," a 2015 book chronicling the 1965 Voting Rights Act, says the Oregon initiative is part of nationwide effort that has the effect of discouraging Latinos, young voters and poor people from voting. "There is a climate of hostility toward Latinos and others from people who seem to believe all these noncitizens are registered," Berman says. "There's just no evidence of that."
Oregon might seem removed from the risk of voter disenfranchisement. The state was the first to allow its citizens to vote by mail. And in recent years, Gov. Kate Brown, a Democrat, has led the charge to make registering to vote here easier than anywhere else in the nation. The "motor voter" law she sponsored and signed in 2015 added 283,000 registered voters to the rolls last year.
MOSCOW (AP) - Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has denied reports of intercepted phone calls between Russian intelligence officials and members of Donald Trump's presidential campaign.
The New York Times said that the Russians made contact with Paul Manafort, who briefly served as Trump's campaign chairman. Current and former U.S. officials interviewed by the Times declined to identify other Trump associates contacted by the Russians.
Speaking to reporters in Moscow, Peskov, spokesman for President Vladimir Putin, pointed to the anonymity of the sources, saying that the reports "are not based on any facts, do not point to actual facts."
The report comes a day after U.S. National Security Adviser Michael Flynn resigned following reports he misled Vice President Mike Pence and other officials about his contacts with Russia.
Interim UFC lightweight champion Tony Ferguson opted to get his left elbow fixed while waiting to try and sign a deal to meet UFC champion Conor McGregor.
Ferguson posted on social media that he had the surgery and asked to the doctor if he could “make my elbows any more sharper.” It was just a “minor surgery” according to the former Ultimate Fighter winner.
As for what’s next, Ferguson wants to face “McNuggets” between March and April as he says the “recovery is going great.”
Ferguson won the interim title in October when he submitted Kevin Lee at UFC 216 with a triangle choke in the third round. He is on a 10-fight win streak that also includes triumphs over former champion Rafael dos Anjos, Edson Barboza, Josh Thomson and Abel Trujillo.
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Uasin Gishu governor Jackson Mandago has accused the office of deputy president William Ruto for allegedly hatching a plot to influence the outcome of Jubilee Party nominations slated for Friday 21 ST.
Speaking during a campaign rally for his re-election bid, at Ziwa trading centre in Soy sub-county, Mandago who was accompanied by Kapsaret MP Oscar Sudi accused two senior officials at the deputy president’s office for behind a scheme to rig the outcome of the party primaries in Uasin Gishu county.
On the precipice of not qualifying for the World Cup for the first time since 1986, Bruce Arena's squad takes on Panama in a must-win game in Orlando in the US's penultimate Hex game.
DECATUR, Ga. (AP) — Another major highway in metro Atlanta has been closed, this one because an underground gas leak caused the fast lane to buckle.
DeKalb County spokeswoman Sarah Page says the pavement on Interstate 20 buckled in the HOV lane Monday morning, several miles southeast of downtown Atlanta. All westbound lanes are closed until further notice.
WXIA-TV reports the large bump in the interstate is about 3 feet high.
It’s the second time a major highway in the Southeast’s largest city has become defective in the past few weeks. A large fire allegedly set by a man smoking crack cocaine caused overpass on Interstate 85 to collapse a few miles north of downtown Atlanta on March 27.
IndyCar drivers James Hinchcliffe and Ryan Hunter-Reay got a taste of police pursuit last week.
The drivers took part in the Los Angeles Police Department’s driver simulator as officers pursuing a suspect. Each struggled on the simulator, with multiple crashes into parked cars and houses.
Then they moved on to a road course — in new roles. Hinchcliffe and Hunter-Reay were now the pursued on a controlled road course. Both of their simulated flights from justice ended with an officer safely spinning them out.
“I have so much respect for what they go through,” Hunter-Reay said after the road course pursuit. “I can only imagine what they go through in reality actually chasing a car and not knowing what a driver has in that car. What they want to do to you.”
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A lone gun-toting bandit Friday night robbed three gas station pump attendants while they were in duty at the Shell Gas Station, Mc Doom, East Bank Demerara.
Investigators were told that the “identifiable” grabbed just over GY$57,000, property of SOL Guyana Inc, from the female workers at about 7 PM.
Demerara Waves Online News was told that the women were on duty, when the bandit emerged from the southern direction of the Mc Doom Public Road, attacked and robbed pump attendants and ran away into a street.
Police said they combed the area.
Investigators said they did not see the bandit on surveillance video footage.
The bandit did not open fire or injure any of the pump attendants.
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HUBBARD, Ohio (WYTV) – A precautionary boil advisory has been issued for some water customers living in the city of Hubbard.
The advisory was issued Monday after repairs to a water main in the Elmwood Drive/Moore Street area. According to the Hubbard Police Department, the boil advisory is necessary because the main had been shut down for some time during the repairs.
Those living on Elmwood Drive, from Ruth to Gary drives, and on Moore Street, from Elmwood Drive to Elizabeth Street, should bring their water to a rolling boil for five minutes before consuming.
The advisory is precautionary. It will be lifted after tests confirm that the water is safe to drink.
Testing the hypothesis of Black Lives Matter
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If legal equality has been met, then only social issues remain as a possible source of injustice. In contrast to law, whereby the injustice is almost literally written in stone, social issues require other forms of evidence. The burden of proof is on whoever makes the assertion.
One assertion of Black Lives Matter, per the movement’s website, is that “Black lives are systematically and intentionally targeted for demise.” No evidence is provided to support this massive claim. But like all hypotheses, it is subject to testing.
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Police have renewed their public appeal to help find a missing Portsmouth woman.
Victoria Evans, 41, was last seen at about 11.30am on Thursday April 6 at her home address in Earlsdon Street, Southsea.
Detective Inspector Linda Howard said: ‘Victoria hasn’t been in contact with any of her family or friends since she disappeared and we’re growing increasingly concerned for her welfare.
‘We’ve released a new photo of Victoria. Please take a look at it and if you think you’ve seen her, or know where she is, please call us on 101 as soon as possible.
‘I would also like to appeal directly to Victoria. Victoria, if you’re reading this, please get in touch with the police and let us know you are ok.’
Victoria is described as white, of slim build with dark brown hair and green eyes.
Anyone who knows where she may be or thinks they have seen her since she went missing is asked to call police on 101.
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Energy drinks should be banned from schools because of their effect on children’s behaviour, a teaching union say.
The NAS/UWT described the caffeine-loaded drinks as effectively “readily ­available legal highs”.
Darren Northcott, of the union, said: “Teachers have registered concerns about the contribution of high-energy drinks to poor pupil behaviour.
"Young people and parents are often not aware of the very high levels of stimulants these drinks contain.”
A typical energy drink contains 32mg of caffeine per 100ml.
But the British Soft Drinks Association insisted: “Energy drinks and their ingredients have been deemed safe by ­regulatory authorities around the world.”
No injuries were reported at the scene of a garbage fire East of Aberdeen this morning. The Aberdeen Fire Department was called to the 300 block of Hagara Street of Junction City, near Sierra Pacific Industries, just before 7 am Monday morning.
Battalion Chief Damon Lillybridge said from the scene, “We got a call from across the street, they saw the fire, heard some explosions over here.” Crews were sifting through some of the burned garbage as we spoke. Lillybridge added, “Upon arrival just lots of flames in here so we’re just going to get in here, get ‘er out, and see what we can find.”
Lillybridge said there was no home on the property – or nearby, to worry about. Flames mingled between a burned-out camper and piles of tires as crews worked to contain the fire to the property.
Smoke visible from West Aberdeen appeared to come from a third smokestack near Sierra Pacific and Lakeside Industries mills this morning.
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KANSAS CITY, Kan. — A 70-year-old man who said he robbed a Kansas City, Kansas, bank so he could get away from his wife blamed his actions on depression.
A federal judge sentenced Lawrence John Ripple on Tuesday. The Kansas City Star reported he was sentenced to six months of home confinement and three years of supervised probation, which includes 50 hours of community service
Ripple went to the Bank of Labor — a block from police headquarters — last September. He gave a note to a teller saying he had a gun and was demanding money. After he was given it, Ripple waited for police.
Court records indicate Ripple wrote the robbery note in front of his wife and told her he would rather be in jail than at home.
The Kansas City Star reports Ripple told the judge Tuesday that heart surgery left him depressed and unlike himself before he robbed the bank.
Students clash with security forces near a college in Srinagar. Pic/AFP
Srinagar: The police registered cases against security forces in Kashmir, who used a civilian as a human shield to allegedly guard against stone pelters, and in another incident, gunned down a youth in the Batamaloo area of Srinagar.
Students vs forces
Students clashed with security forces in several places in during protests against the alleged "highhandedness" of security forces at a college in Pulwama.
Various student groups had called for protests against the "brutality" perpetrated by forces on students of Degree College Pulwama in south Kashmir on Saturday, leaving many students injured.
The J&K govt has ordered closure of higher secondary schools and colleges on Tuesday.
Pak violates ceasefire
Pakistani troops fired from automatic weapons and shelled mortars on forward posts along the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri district yesterday.
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Five versions of a Vincent van Gogh masterpiece are being reunited for the first time in a "virtual exhibition."
Van Gogh painted his Sunflowers series in the south of France in 1888 and 1889. Five versions of work reside in five different museums on three continents.
On Tuesday (AEST) they will all be streamed to a global audience in a Facebook Live broadcast.
The broadcast will begin in London's National Gallery at 0250 on Tuesday. Then it heads to Amsterdam's Van Gogh Museum, the Neue Pinakothek in Munich, the Philadelphia Museum of Art and Tokyo's Seiji Togo Memorial Museum of Art.
A curator from each museum will describe what makes their version unique.
Originally published as Van Gogh's Sunflowers reunited online
MACON -- A central Illinois native took the checkered flag at one of the biggest races of the year at Macon Speedway Saturday.
Oakwood native Bobby Pierce won the St. Louis U-Pic-A-Part 100 for the third time in his young career.
Ryan Unzicker was the runner-up, Shannon Babb took third.
Pierce takes home 12,000 dollars with the win.
Wolverton climbed back to third in Cherwell League Division 3 despite only drawing with Didcot.
Atif Akhlaq fired off 63, while Chris King added a further 57 as Wolverton reached a solid-looking 240.
In reply, Didcot found runs difficult to come by. With Idrees Butt and Akhlaq both taking two wickets apiece, Didcot never looked like threatening the Wolves total, but they kept their wickets in hand, finishing on 165-6 to hold out for a draw.
The irony that in a story about lawfare and sexual misconduct we had to suppress the identity of someone allegedly responsible for both was not lost upon our readers. Defamation law has been used by those who can afford it as a shield against being accountable for their actions for years.
Elsewhere Crikey readers lament the erosion of privacy rights.
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CALLS are being made for people to cover up in the sun as skin cancer deaths continue to rise.
The south east of England is above the national average for the number of deaths related to malignant melanoma having risen by 36 per cent between 2005 and 2014.
In Hampshire, the number of deaths has risen from 43 in 2005 to 66 in 2014.
NHS England Wessex medical director, Dr Elizabeth Mearns, said: ‘Skin cancer deaths are still rising in Hampshire.
‘It’s crucial to cover up from the sun – not just for yourself but also your family.’
Research indicates that men are worse at protecting themselves from the sun.
A YouGov survey, commissioned by Cancer Research UK, found that more than 50 per cent more men than women forget to protect their skin and 75 per cent more men than women are not worried about getting sunburnt.
The latest statistics from Cancer Research show since the late 1970s, skin cancer incidence rates have more than quadrupled in the UK.
The opening moments of Cirque du Soleil's "Corteo" are a spectacle for the senses. Cirque du Soleil
Vince Carter made all eight of his shots, including six from beyond the arc, to score a season-high 24 points and lead the Memphis Grizzlies past the Milwaukee Bucks 113-93 on Monday night.
The 40-year-old Carter set a season high for 3-point makes in his first start of the season. Memphis shot 52 percent for the game, including 14 of 27 from deep.
Memphis stopped a five-game skid by ending the Bucks' six-game winning streak.
Mike Conley had 20 points and 10 assists for Memphis, while Tony Allen scored 15 points. Zach Randolph finished with 14 points.
Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks with 18 points, while Malcolm Brogdon contributed 15 off the bench. Greg Monroe and Matthew Dellavedova finished with 13 points each for Milwaukee, which started a six-game trip against Western Conference teams.
Two new Smith’s grocery stores open in the Las Vegas Valley on June 13.
Smith's, 8050 S Rainbow Blvd. in Las Vegas (Google Street View)
Two new Smith’s grocery stores open in the Las Vegas Valley on June 13.
A Smith’s at Warm Springs Road and Durango Drive replaces longtime independent grocer Glazier’s Food Marketplace.
Glazier’s closed earlier this year.
The Smith’s at Skye Canyon will be the first of the Kroger-owned chain in Southern Nevada to sell clothes, dishes and home goods.
Clothes and home goods have been identified as dominant segments of U.S. retail, even with the widespread shuttering of longtime department store brands like Macy’s and Sears.
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Sprouts, a student-run, non-profit on UBC campus, is holding a crowd-funding campaign, Vancouver Magazine reported.
The campaign will kick off with a launch party at the Old Barn Community Centre.
He had Notary out there, and honestly they should’ve put in a position player that used to pitch that could at least just throw strikes. It was that or lose, and it seems like Schloss chose to lose
Dineo Moeketsi has advised her followers that her current storyline in The Queen hopes to cast the spotlight on another form of abuse women subject themselves to in the name of status quo.
Kea Khoza, Dineo's character, has had two failed marriages and finally found herself a man who charmed both her and the viewers at first sight.
Tebogo Ncube (played Fezile Makhanya) is a successful, handsome man who as it turned out has abusive tendencies and deeper seated issues with power.
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Duffy (4-8) gave up six runs on eight hits in a loss to Cleveland on Tuesday, striking out three and walking two in six innings.
Duffy gave up a couple runs in the first inning and then surrendered a grand slam to catcher Yan Gomes in the sixth. The home run was the only extra-base hit Duffy allowed in the contest, and he induced eight groundouts on the evening. Duffy was coming off two consecutive quality starts and had finally got his ERA under 5.00 since April. In seven of 18 starts this season Duffy has allowed five or more runs, and his 48 walks are the third-most allowed in the AL. He'll square off against the Twins in Minnesota in his next start.
Devil-may-care drama defined this week’s best beauty looks. Michelle Williams played up her platinum pixie, any hints of warmth traded for a wash of lustrous, silvered white augmented by sunglasses framed in tawny lucite. Elsewhere, Kim Kardashian West channeled Cleopatra on the red carpet, her subtly A-line hair parted at center and straightened to a glossy finish, the gold of her neck-creeping gown echoed by a palette of bronze makeup.
Emma Roberts embraced length, throwing waist-grazing auburn strands over her shoulders as she aimed to stay cool in the California desert. And for those who prefer their shock value at lip level, pigments ranged from cayenne ( Sienna Miller ) to glacial blue ( Rihanna ), a color made cosmic through a wash of shimmer and a set of visionary sunglasses. The message? From striking cuts to pops of color, the time is right for risk-taking.
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Novak Djokovic of Serbia during a break in play against Hyeon Chung of of South Korea during round four of the Australian Open tennis tournament, in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, Jan. 22, 2018. EPA-EFE FILE/LUKAS COCH AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT
Novak Djokovic of Serbia on Saturday confirmed that he underwent surgery on his right elbow for an injury that had kept the former world No. 1 off the tennis court for six months.
Djokovic, currently world No. 13, announced on his Facebook page that he had consulted with many doctors before finally deciding to take the surgical route to deal with his elbow injury, which had plagued him for the past two years.
An Oconee state lawmaker pledged today he will vote to gradually raise the South Carolina gas pump tax as a way to help the state raise money to fix the roads and bridges. Walhalla’s Bill Whitmire told the Rotary Club the start to raise a tax which has been left untouched for 30 years is a last resort. Whitmire said the bill he’ll support is the one that increases the tax two cents a year for the next five years. It’s one increase designed to provide the state the millions of dollars needed to adequately repair crumbling roads and bridges. Other increases South Carolinians can anticipate include higher registration fees and raising the motor vehicle sales tax by $200 dollars.
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Kevin Burke stars in "Defending the Caveman" at The D Las Vegas on Thursday, June 4, 2015, in Downtown Las Vegas. There are two shows Downtown tonight on this Valentine's Day at The D Las Vegas that are recommended for those trying to dodge Cupid's arrows and resist love and pink hearts.
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ST. LOUIS — The request by St. Louis leaders to have the U.S. attorney's office investigate police conduct at protests has been referred to the U.S. Department of Justice in Washington.
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that in a letter on Wednesday, Acting U.S. Attorney Carrie Costantin says the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division handles investigations that focus on officer discipline and training. It's not clear if the Justice Department will investigate St. Louis police.
More than 300 arrests have been made during protests since a judge's mid-September acquittal of white former police officer Jason Stockley in the shooting death of Anthony Lamar Smith, who was black.
Police have drawn criticism for using force and chemicals in some arrests. Mayor Lyda Krewson and interim police Chief Lawrence O'Toole asked for an independent federal investigation.
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Former Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer, who resigned on Tuesday after running the company for about five years, appeared at a conference in London today. At the conference, Mayer said one of the things she was looking forward to in her post-Yahoo life was using Gmail again . "I am always faster when using a tool I designed myself ," she added.
Avisail Garcia continued his blistering start to the season, collecting a career-high four hits, including a go-ahead two-run homer in the 10th, to carry the White Sox to a 3-1 win over the Twins on Sunday at Target Field. The Twins opted to pitch to Garcia with two outs and a runner at third base after reliever Ryan Pressly struck out Jose Abreu .
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Embattled Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens Resigns Greitens says he'll step down on Friday after facing allegations of sexual misconduct and campaign finance abuses. It marks a stunning fall for a charismatic Republican with national ambitions.
SALINA, Kan. (KSAL ) – A Derby man suspected of stealing five phones from NexTech Wireless in Salina is arrested by undercover officers.
Police arrested 31-year-old Adam Jacob Bible on Tuesday evening without incident.
Captain Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that back in April, Bible had broken into a vehicle in Derby and stolen a man’s ID. Last Friday, he assumed the man’s name to open an account and leave with five iPhones.
Bible contacted the store on Tuesday to let them know he was coming back to pick up the 19 iPhones he had pre-ordered.
Staff at the store in the Central Mall contacted authorities. Two officers waited for his arrival and took him into custody.
Bible is now facing numerous charges including identity fraud, forgery, theft by deception.
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VIGO COUNTY, Ind. (WTHI) - A Chicago man accused of leading police on a chase through Terre Haute in a stolen car made a court appearance.
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That man was identified as 31-year-old Tremaine Wilson.
According to court documents, the chase happened Friday afternoon.
That is after police say they attempted to stop the vehicle Wilson was driving in southern Vigo County.
Wilson allegedly continued to pass several vehicles on the shoulder.
The pursuit ended near 3rd and Chestnut Streets after police used stop sticks.
Wilson remains in the Vigo County Jail on a number of charges, including auto theft, refusal to self-identify, and resisting law enforcement.
WASHINGTON _ The winning numbers in Wednesday afternoon’s drawing of the Dist. of Columbia Lottery’s “DC 2 Midday” game were:
5-2
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March 30 VGP NV:
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* Trading in VGP shares on Euronext Brussels will therefore be temporarily suspended today Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom:)
Staff. Sgt. Tyrone Johnson emcees a talent show at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia Nov. 21, 2016. He hopes to one day become a motivational speaker where he can use his life experience to help others bring positive change to their lives. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Andrew Park)
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Officials have found the body of a second missing paddler five days after going missing in Kawartha Lakes.
The OPP Underwater Search and Recovery Unit made the discovery on Friday afternoon after spending the week combing through Sturgeon Lake for the 17 year old.
The body of Salar Alizadeli of North York was found along the Sturgeon Lake shoreline.
A canoe with four people from the Toronto area capsized on the lake early Sunday morning.
One person made it to shore and another was rescued by OPP officers using a civilian boat. The other two occupants were unaccounted for.
Late Sunday afternoon, the body of 18-year-old Mohammadmehdi Ahmadi was found in the water.
Police say none of the paddlers were wearing life-jackets.
March 30 China Minsheng Banking Corp Ltd :
* Proposed Public Issuance Of A Share Convertible Bonds
* Total amount of proposed convertible bonds will not exceed rmb50 billion
* Board considered and approved,, resolution on public issuance and listing of a share convertible bonds by company.
* Proceeds will be used to replenish core tier-one capital of company
* Term of convertible bonds will be six years from date of issuance
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TULSA, Ga. -- An Atlanta-bound flight made an emergency landing far short of its destination Wednesday in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
According to a Delta Air Lines spokesperson, Flight 1156 from Portland, Oregon was diverted due to what they described as an "unruly passenger."
Officials said the flight, loaded with 172 passengers and six crew members, landed without incident and law enforcement met the passenger. Video from NBC affiliate KJRH shows a stretcher being taken to the arrival gate for removal of the passenger.
Delta then prepared the aircraft to continue its scheduled flight to Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.
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Roger Federer extended his flawless winning streak at Wimbledon to 26 consecutive sets as the defending champion crushed Lukas Lacko, while Serena Williams powered to her 16th successive win in Wednesday's second round action.
While Federer and Serena strolled, Caroline Wozniacki suffered fresh Wimbledon woe as the world number two suffered a shock 6-4, 1-6, 7-5 defeat against Ekaterina Makarova.
Federer delivered a Centre Court masterclass lasting 89 minutes as the Swiss star hit 48 winners and 16 aces in his 6-4, 6-4, 6-1 victory.
The 36-year-old is now on his joint second longest streak of sets won at Wimbledon -- his best was 34 between the third round in 2005 to the 2006 final.
Devotees across India are celebrating Krishna Janmashtami, the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna, on Tuesday. Temples are being decorated with flowers and colours. On the occasion of Janmashtami, people pray to Lord Krishna and seek blessings for a happy and good life. Lord Krishna is one of the most popular gods in the Hindu pantheon as are the tales of his growing up years in Vrindavan. ISKCON is known for its grand Janmashtami celebrations and scores of devotees come to be a part of the vivid ceremony.
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ed note–keep in mind that no such explanations sufficed when an intoxicated Mel Gibson made his (truthful) statement years ago that Jews were responsible for all the wars in the world.
Keep in mind as well that the only reason that ABC has decided to ‘dis-Barr’ itself from this vile piece of racist Judaic human waste is because
1. For reasons yet unknown, she has been outwardly supportive of Trump,
and
2. In this, the age of post ‘Hurricane Harvey’, the fallout that would occur if they were to do otherwise.
Keep in mind that Barr–being after all a ‘good Jew’, knows full well what her Judaic religion/culture/tradition teach concerning blacks being apes, a fact recently made better known by the rather incautious comments of an Israeli rabbi.
Paul Nuttall’s press officer offered her resignation over the “close personal friends” claim she is said to have written on his website in 2012. Yet that was not the only time Nuttall’s name was associated with those words. In August 2011 the BBC quoted him making the same claim – apparently taken from his press release:
So twice Nuttall’s team wrote statements claiming he had “close personal friends” at Hillsborough, and one of them was published by the BBC. And Nuttall says he knew nothing about it…
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IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Iowa has hired North Dakota State offensive coordinator Tim Polasek as its line coach and Kelton Copeland as its wide receivers coach. Hawkeyes coach Kirk Ferentz announced the additions to his staff on Tuesday.
Polasek had spent the past three seasons at North Dakota State, an FCS powerhouse that beat Iowa in Iowa City in 2016. Copeland had been with Northern Illinois the past four years, coaching the wide receivers. He spent the previous two seasons at South Dakota.
Polasek replaces Brian Ferentz, who was promoted to offensive coordinator last month. Copeland will take over for Bobby Kennedy, who left the program after the receiving corps struggled mightily last season.
March 19 (Reuters) - Amazon.Com Inc:
* IBEX HOLDINGS LTD SEES IPO OF 4.0 MILLION SHARES OF COMMON STOCK PRICED TO BE BETWEEN $14.00 AND $16.00 PER SHARE - SEC FILING
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FLINT, MI -- Arthur Woodson, the leader of the campaign to recall Mayor Karen Weaver, says he's ready to take her place inside City Hall.
Woodson, 50, announced his campaign for mayor in a news conference Monday, Aug. 14, joining seven other candidates in challenging Weaver for the city's top job.
Woodson spearheaded the petition drive that led to the recall.
"I pledge to bring unity, sound judgement and know-how to the office," said Woodson, who said he entered the race only after seeing no other candidate emerge "who could come in there and do the job."
In addition to Woodson, Ray Hall, David Meier, Ellery Johnson, Anthony Palladeno Jr., Don Pfeiffer, Jeffrey Shelley and Scott Kincaid have filed for spots on the Nov. 7 recall ballot.
In that election, voters will be asked to pick the candidate they want to complete Weaver's term -- either her or one of the challengers, who have until 4 p.m. Monday to either pay $100 or submit a minimum of 40 Flint voter signatures to qualify for the ballot.
The City of Marysville reminds residents of a recent fireworks ordinance adopted relating to certain items prohibited within city limits, including bottle rockets, sky rockets, and Chinese lanterns. For additional details, contact the city office.
City of Washington reminds residents that fireworks may only be discharged in the city limits from July 1st – July 5th between 8 a.m. and midnight.
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DeMarcus Ware said earlier this year that he’d like to work as a mentor to pass rushers and one of his former teams is giving him a chance to do that.
Mike Klis of KUSA reports that Ware will spend the final two weeks of the offseason helping the current Broncos edge rushers. Ware had 21.5 sacks for Denver over his final three NFL seasons.
Some of Ware’s charges have already spent time working with him as Von Miller, Shane Ray and Shaq Barrett were all with the Broncos before Ware retired as a player. Fifth overall pick Bradley Chubb did not play with Ware and getting him up to speed as soon as possible is likely to be a focus for the team over the rest of the offseason.
Ware isn’t the only guest coach working with the Broncos this offseason. Longtime NFL offensive line coach Howard Mudd is also working with the team on a short-term basis.
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Harare - Zimbabwe's main opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai of the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) says "people will decide their future" if securocrats deny him the chance to lead the country - if he wins the 2018 national elections.
The trial is underway of a former Boston Celtics basketball player accused of receiving guns there were stolen off a freight train in Chicago.
Three Army jawans went missing after snow avalanche at Mani Post Bagtor Gurez sector of LoC in Bandipora last night.
According to reports, three soldiers of army's 36 RR unit stationed at Bagtor Gurez sector are missing since last night after an avalanche hit the army camp.
More than five feet snow has accumulated as it is snowing continuously since Sunday. The rescue operation has been launched to trace the missing army soldiers.
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With oil prices climbing and demand high, drivers are paying more to fill their gas tanks than they have in three years.
The national average for a gallon of gas has climbed to $2.76, marking the highest it's been since summer 2015 when the cost peaked at $2.81, according to online gas station database GasBuddy.com's latest weekly survey of 135,000 gas stations across the country.
Californians are paying the most: $3.56 per gallon. By contrast, motorists are paying about $2.44, the lowest state average, in Missouri.
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MP: Azerbaijan keen to strengthen relations with OSCE PA
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Baku, Azerbaijan, Apr. 18
By Anakhanum Hidayatova – Trend:
Azerbaijan intends to strengthen relations with the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly (OSCE PA), Azay Guliyev, Azerbaijani MP and OSCE PA deputy chairman, told reporters in Baku Apr. 18.
Guliyev noted that in connection with this, Azerbaijani parliament’s Speaker Ogtay Asadov has invited OSCE PA President Christine Muttonen to Azerbaijan.
“We hope that the visit will take place in the near future,” said the MP adding that the next meeting of the OSCE PA will be held in Copenhagen on Apr. 23-24.
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Louisiana Rep. Steve Scalise was shot in Alexandria, Virginia, Wednesday morning , according to numerous federal officials, including President Donald Trump. He was one of five people shot during a Republican baseball practice in the Washington, D.C., suburb.
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ÁKK accepts no bids at six-week T-bill auction
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The Government Debt Management Agency (ÁKK) planned to sell HUF 30 billion of discount six-week T-bills at a liquidity auction on Monday, but cancelled the event after accepting no bids.
Primary dealers bid for HUF 90.8 bln of the papers, according to state news wire MTI.
The liquidity discount T-bills are designed to manage the central governmentʼs short-term liquidity needs, and, accordingly, are auctioned on a case-by-case basis.
Image caption A floral tribute was placed at the site of the collision
A man and woman killed after their car crashed on the A937 near Marykirk Bridge have been named by police.
Scott Mowatt, 31, and Paisley Bates, 26, who were both from Arbroath, died after the vehicle went through the parapet of a bridge and fell down a steep slope.
A second man was taken to hospital with serous injuries after the crash in the early hours of Sunday.
An investigation into the incident is continuing.
A Police Scotland spokesman said both families were "understandably upset by their sudden loss."
The crash scene was in Angus, just beyond the Aberdeenshire border.
The Montrose to Laurencekirk road was closed for several hours while investigations were carried out.
FIFA drops Saudi referee from World Cup after fixing ban
ZURICH (AP) — FIFA has dropped referee Fahad Al Mirdasi from the World Cup after he was banned from football for life in Saudi Arabia over match fixing.
The Saudi Arabian Football Federation said two weeks ago that Fahad Al Mirdasi asked for money to help a team win a cup final.
Now FIFA says its referees' committee has decided that his conditions to be selected for the World Cup in Russia "are not satisfied anymore."
As a result, the entire Saudi refereeing team has been removed from the tournament, including two assistants.
FIFA says Al Mirdasi won't be directly replaced. Instead, the governing body will take two additional assistant referees from the United Arab Emirates and Japan.
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CHICAGO -- A Chicago masseuse is suing Marvel Comic's Stan Lee, accusing him of inappropriate behaviour during two massages in 2017.
Maria Carballo filed the lawsuit Monday seeking more than $50,000 in punitive damages and attorney fees from the 95-year-old writer and artist.
The Chicago Tribune reports that Lee's attorney, Jonathan Freund, called the lawsuit "a shakedown" and says Lee denies the allegations.
Carballo also filed a complaint with Chicago police, who are investigating.
According to the complaint, Lee fondled himself during the first massage and moaned so much during the second that Carballo stopped the treatment. Lee stood up and angrily demanded Carballo keep massaging him.
The complaint also says Carballo was massaging Lee with her feet when he grabbed her foot and touched it to his genitals.
Police official IDs UPS warehouse shooter
SAN FRANCISCO - A San Francisco police department official has identified the gunman who opened fire at a UPS warehouse in the city as Jimmy Lam.
The official spoke on condition of anonymity because the investigation into the shooting is ongoing.
The official said Lam is from San Francisco, but had no immediate details on his background. The official noted the name is a common one in the San Francisco Bay Area, so finding information about the correct Jimmy Lam required significant record searches.
Police say the gunman shot and killed three people and wounded two others before taking his own life.
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Professor Allan Lichtman, who predicted Donald Trump's ascent to the presidency, joins Kate Snow to discuss the historic transition in power from Obama to Trump.
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57:11 Dave Barry and Carl Hiaasen talk politics, Florida and a presidential bid at the Miracle Theatre Pause
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1:28 The day Cassius Clay and The Beatles shared the ring
1:20 The United States of Powerball
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× Mayville police chief Christopher MacNeill on administrative leave amid investigation
MAYVILLE — Mayville’s police chief is under investigation, and the mayor has placed Christopher MacNeill on administrative leave.
Mayor Rob Boelk released a statement only saying he became aware of an allegation involving MacNeill on February 6th, and decided to place him on leave while an internal investigation is conducted.
Watertown police are handling this investigation.
Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
Cyprus Co-Operative Bank up for sale
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — The Cyprus Cooperative Bank says it's looking for investors to buy up the lender either in whole or in part.
The bank said Monday it has appointed Citigroup Global Markets to look for investors as part of its strategic plan.
The deadline for expressions of interest is March 29.
The bank is 77-percent state-owned and is the leader in the amount of deposits held by Cypriots.
But it's weighed down by bad loans — more than 58 percent of the total.
That was a consequence of a 2013 banking crisis that forced Cyprus to accept a rescue deal that included a seizure of unsecured deposits in the country's two largest lenders.
Finance Minister Harris Georgiades said the move would help rebuild confidence and credibility in the bank.
CHANGSHA, China -- A well-known climber who has thousands of followers on the social network Weibo died while performing a skyscraper stunt in China, BBC News reports. Wu Yongning, 26, died on Nov. 8 after falling from a 62-story building in the city of Changsha.
Yongning's death was confirmed by his girlfriend in a social media post this month.
Yongning was known to post dramatic videos of himself perched on top of tall buildings without the use of safety equipment.
According to Chinese media reports, he was participating in a challenge to win a substantial amount of money when he recorded the Weibo video.
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Yongning had martial arts training, and previously took part in some television and film productions.
The act of "rooftopping" has become increasingly popular across the world, according to the BBC.
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Lady Gaga now has her very own drink collection at Starbucks.
The coffee giant is partnering with the singer’s “Born This Way” foundation to promote youth wellness and empowerment.
The “Cups of Kindness” collection features two of Starbucks’ famous pink drinks and two new beverages.
Starbucks will donate 25 cents from each drink sale to the foundation.
The promotion starts June 14 and runs through June 19.
Funds will support initiatives including improvement of mental health resources.
Starbucks is committing a minimum $250,000 contribution to the “Born This Way” foundation.
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CHITTAGONG, Bangladesh (AP) — Captain Mahmudullah held together the Bangladesh innings after Mominul Haque was dismissed for 176 to help the home side reach 467-7 at lunch on the second day of the opening test against Sri Lanka on Thursday.
Mahmudullah was batting on 49 with Sunzamul Islam on 23 at the lunch break.
Earlier, Rangana Herath inspired Sri Lanka get back into the game early in the morning session. The veteran left-arm spinner struck twice to dismiss Mominul and Mosaddek Hossain in the first seven overs of the day.
Bangladesh resumed the day on 374-4. Mominul added just one run to his overnight tally while Mosaddek made 8.
Mehidy Hasan then counterattacked to keep Sri Lanka frustrated, but was run out for 20 trying to score a third run.
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EVANS, Ga. (WJBF) – The CSRA put on some boots and placed some bids to make sure people in need do not go without. The annual Boot Scoot Boogie brought out 800 people to the Columbia County Exhibition Center in Grovetown Saturday night. That’s the largest turnout in the history of the event. It raises about $100,000 for the American Red Cross Augusta Area to help with programs and services.
American Red Cross Augusta Area Executive Director Susan Everitt said the event is the largest fundraiser for them.
“It has been an extraordinary year for disasters across the country,” she said. “Of course, we had Hurricane Irma here in September where we had 3,000 people that we sheltered locally. Across the country there have been six national major disasters just since August.”
The sold out crowd took part in silent live auctions, BBQ and heard the sounds of Gary Allan.
Grouplove and Two Door Cinema Club rocked out a co-headlining set at the Santa Barbara Bowl on Friday night before heading to the Coachella Music Festival in Indio. The night's opener was 26-year-old Jack Garratt who started off the night with his energetic one-man show as the sun was still setting over the hillside.
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Dwyane Wade’s 16-year-old son, Zaire, is heading into his junior year of high school. Unlike the typical high school basketball player, Zaire spent his Tuesday night going up against NBA talent.
And he held his own.
Zaire participated in a Miami Pro League game alongside NBA big men Andre Drummond and Hassan Whiteside. On the other side, he matched up against Knicks guard Tim Hardaway Jr.
With under a minute to go, Zaire went isolation on Hardaway and knocked down a clutch basket to give his team a two-point lead. Dwyane Wade was there to watch as his son embarrassed an NBA starter.
d wade’s son out here cooking tim hardaway jr 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/T1tAHlQzzL — Drew Corrigan (@Dcorrigan50) July 4, 2018
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Wade’s team would hold on to win, 99-97.
Prince Charles has a new grandchild, but he's not sure how he's going to keep up with all the little ones.
After Prince William and Kate Middleton welcomed their third child on Monday, the 69-year-old Prince of Wales released a statement about the new baby's arrival.
"We are both so pleased at the news," the royal stated on Tuesday, citing his wife Duchess Camilla. "It is a great joy to have another grandchild, the only trouble is I don't know how I am going to keep up with them."
Charles' enthusiasm shouldn't come as a surprise. After Kate gave birth to the baby boy at St. Mary's Hospital in London, Kensington Palace tweeted that the royal family had been notified of the birth and were "delighted" by the news.
"The Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Prince of Wales, The Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Harry and members of both families have been informed and are delighted with the news," the Palace tweeted.
× Skyline Chili evacuated, several customers transported to hospital after carbon monoxide leak
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Skyline Chili was evacuated and several customers were transported to the hospital after a carbon monoxide leak at the Castleton restaurant.
Emergency crews were called to the Skyline Chili located at 6689 East 82nd Street shortly after 12:30 p.m. on Friday. According to IFD spokesperson Rita Reith, Happy Chicken employees first started showing symptoms; then customers and other employees started showing more severe symptoms.
Six people were transported to Community Hospital North with non-life threatening symptoms. The CO readings inside Skyline Chili were 30 parts per million. Both Skyline Chili and Happy Chicken will be closed for the rest of the day. Skyline Chili was repairing two thins in the restaurant that may have caused the leak.
× Pacers lose second playoff game against Cleveland 117-111
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The Pacers fell to the Cavaliers 117-111 in game two of the first round of the NBA playoffs Monday.
This is the second loss to Cleveland in the series. The Indiana team lost game one Saturday, 109-108.
This story will be updated with a full recap momentarily.
And, the ballroom champion's private life is as compelling as the goings-on on the dance floor after first walking down the aisle as a teenager.
The 57-year-old, who previously appeared on Dancing With The Stars, met her former husband and fellow dancer Sammy Stopford when she was convinced to audition to be his partner aged 18.
While they went on to stack up the awards, including triumphing in the 1983 International Latin American Dance Championship, their relationship reportedly only lasted five years.
Things are said to have come to an end after Shirley started giving lessons to Mark "Corky" Ballas - the son of wealthy George Ballas, who invented the Weed Eater lawn trimmer.
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That’s the message to Hartlepool youngsters who are being urged to take advantage of free swims at the town’s Mill House Leisure Centre, in Raby Road.
Now in its fifth year, the scheme enables children under the age of 16 to swim for free.
The scheme operates on weekdays between 10am to 1.30pm, and runs until Friday, September 1, excluding Bank Holiday Monday, August 28.
More information can be found at www.gethartlepoolactive.co.uk, while a leaflet, with full details and bus timetables, can be obtained from the Civic Centre and all leisure centres and libraries.
The leaflet can also be accessed HERE.
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About Clovers Adult Day Centre
Clovers Adult Day Centre has dedicated staff who provide activities, such as games, arts and crafts, speakers, music, bingo, card games to all, helping to bring the community together. Refreshments are available throughout the day and a two-course lunch is provided. The day centre offers a safe environment for all and disabled amenities. Families can feel relaxed, knowing their loved ones are well cared for.
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - A house fire on Brundage Lane in Central Bakersfield displaced five people Tuesday afternoon.
The fire started around noon near N Street.
Approximately $70,000 in damage was done, according to KCFD. No one was injured, but a dog died in the fire.
The home was a single-story, single-family structure.
The cause was determined to be accidental and electrical in nature, according to investigators.
The City Beautiful is one of the most dangerous places in the US to be a pedestrian. A study by the group Smart Growth America which analyzed data from 2005 to 2014 put Orlando Kissimmee and Sanford 3rd on the list of most dangerous metro areas for pedestrians. Orlando’s new transportation director, Billy Hattaway, wants to make the roads safer for pedestrians.
Hattaway says the city’s transportation department – which includes planning, engineering, parking and the red light camera program- was split up during the recession to save money.
Hattaway, who’s a veteran of the Florida Department of Transportation, says improving safety for cyclists and pedestrians is just one of his goals for Orlando’s reunited transportation department.
Ohio man guilty in stabbing death of mom with Alzheimer's
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio man has pleaded guilty in the stabbing death of his 76-year-old mother who was suffering from Alzheimer's disease.
Michael Gleisinger pleaded guilty in an Akron courtroom on Tuesday to involuntary manslaughter and failing to care for someone who's impaired.
Police say the 49-year-old stabbed his mother at their Akron home a year ago.
Prosecutors say Gleisinger was his mother's full-time caregiver and has suffered from mental health issues for much of his life.
Gleisinger had been at a mental health facility since a ruling last year that he was incompetent for trial but that he was "restorable" with treatment.
Doctors said a few weeks ago that he was now competent to stand trial.
His attorney declined to comment after the hearing Tuesday.
Freckles and The Progress Review encourage potential pet owners who are loving and responsible to consider adopting a pet from the Cedar Bend Humane Society.
Simon (about 5 years old) is a handsome chocolate point Siamese that loves to chase anything that rolls! He gets along well with older children, and would prefer to be the only pet in the home. He is not a huge fan of being held, but he loves to be petted and sitting by your side as your relax on the couch. He is fairly independent, and would love to find a home that respects his space when he requests it. Simon is declawed on his front paws; his adoption fee is $80.
For more information about adopting a pet, contact: Cedar Bend Humane Society, 1166 W. Airline Highway, Waterloo, Iowa 319-232-6887
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CLEVELAND - Snow appears likely after midnight, and most likely after about 8 or 9 Sunday morning. Anticipate general amounts of 2-4″ accumulation.
With us trending colder again our Lake Erie ice coverage will climb to above 90% shutting off significant lake effect snow.
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The long range February outlook continues to show persistent cold with above normal snowfall, at least for the first week or two.
Welcome to our group test of country boots. All of the boots in this group test have been put through their paces by event rider and BHSII Lisa Spence. Find out what she thought below.
HKM’s official description
The Belmond boot is breathable and water repellent thanks to its oiled leather. It also includes a waterproof membrane for the entire foot area to ensure your feet stay dry. Additionally these boots feature a hard wearing non-slip, waterproof sole, plus soft padding and a fur lining for maximum comfort and warmth.
Lisa’s first impressions
These boots looked smart and good for going to events in.
Overview of performance
These boots were brilliant and suitable to wear frequently. They are a good smart pair of boots to walk around in all day.
Lisa’s likes and dislikes
These boots are really comfortable, although the laces have a tendency to become untied.
ST HELEN, Ore. (AP) — The man accused of killing the police chief of a small Oregon town in 2011 has been found fit to stand trial for aggravated murder.
Daniel Butts, of Kalama, Washington, could face the death penalty if convicted of fatally shooting 55-year-old Ralph Painter, the police chief of Rainier.
KOIN-TV reports that a Columbia County Circuit judge on Tuesday found Butts suffers from schizophrenia but that his symptoms have diminished as a result of his current hospitalization and forced medication. Trial is set for February.
Butts was sent to the Oregon State Hospital in 2013 after being found unable to assist in his own defense. He was diagnosed schizophrenia shortly after.
Authorities say he gunned down Painter who responded to an attempted theft at a car audio store on Jan. 5, 2011.
Earlier this month, the War On Drugs released “Holding On,” the second single from the band’s upcoming new album, A Deeper Understanding, following early track “Thinking Of A Place,” and today they’ve shared a new video for “Holding On.” It stars The Wire’s Frankie Faison and the band’s Adam Granduciel and was directed by Brett Haley off a concept by Krysten Ritter. Watch it below.
A Deeper Understanding is out 8/25 via Atlantic.
The stock market closed sharply lower, extending a weeklong slide, as the Dow Jones industrial average plunged more than 600 points.
Stocks ended their worst week in two years Friday, and the Dow's drop was its biggest in percentage terms since June 2016.
Several giant U.S. companies dropped after reporting weak earnings, including Exxon Mobil and Alphabet. Apple and Chevron also fell.
Bond yields rose sharply after the government reported the fastest wage growth in eight years, stoking fears of inflation.
The Dow fell 665 points, or 2.5 percent, to 25,520.
The Standard & Poor's 500 index dropped 59 points, or 2.1 percent, to 2,762. The S&P is down almost 4 percent since hitting a record high a week ago.
The Nasdaq fell 144 points, or 2 percent, to 7,240.
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Baku. 6 February. REPORT.AZ/ "In next two days, the weather will be stable in Azerbaijan".
Director of the Hydrometeorological Forecasts Bureau of the National Hydrometeorology Department of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources, Gulshad Mammadova told Report.
She said that today’s strong north-western wind will ease off this evening: "In next two days the mild north wind will blow".
According to Mammadova, weather terms in the country on February 7-8 are expected to be moderate and rainless in the daytime. "Temperature will be 8-11 C in Baku, 11-16 C in the central lowland districts and 8-13 C in mountainous regions.
NASHVILLE—Three-star athlete Devin Boddie got a quick glimpse of Georgia Tech last month during an unofficial visit for the Jackets’ annual spring game, but he wants to see more and that visit was ...
WASHINGTON — Students who were defrauded by Corinthian Colleges are claiming in court that the Education Department has illegally obtained and used their earnings data in order to limit their student loan relief.
A group of former Corinthian students are making the claim in a motion filed over the weekend in federal court in California.
The Education Department announced in December that it will use earnings data in order to determine how much of federal loans to forgive for students of the now defunct for-profit school.
The motion claims that the agency "secretly and illegally co-opted Social Security data." Attorneys with the Project on Predatory Student Lending at Harvard University say the agency should have notified students that it would use their data.
Welcome to our group test of country boots. All of the boots in this group test have been put through their paces by event rider and BHSII Lisa Spence. Find out what she thought below.
Brogini’s official description
The calf of the Brogini Derbyshire country boots are crafted from a soft and flexible synthetic leather, which needs minimal aftercare and provides a water resistant barrier, while the foot is made from a natural nubuck leather. The Derbyshire boots are fully waterproof up to the middle of the calf thanks to a specially engineered waterproof membrane and waterproof insole. They have been thoroughly tested to ensure your feet stay dry even in the wettest weather. They are available in both children and adults sizes.
Lisa’s first impressions
Quite smart and I really liked the individual two tone design.
Overview of performance
Not suitable for all day wear as I found they were rather uncomfortable.
Lisa’s likes and dislikes
I found them too tight at the toe and too hard at heel.
Durban - Last week reports claimed that monkeys were intruding into the RK Khan hospital in Chatsworth, Durban, and stealing food from patients, staffers and people in the area.
The RK Khan team, including the hospital’s chief executive, Dr Prakash Subban, met Steve Smit, the co-founder of Monkey Helpline, a non-profit organisation that helps educate people about monkeys.
Smit said the meeting went well and that the hospital team was very receptive to the suggestions and grateful for his advice.
Read: 'Hungry' monkeys invade Durban hospital
Smit led them around the hospital suggesting ways that would help decrease the monkey intrusion.
“The monkeys are not a danger to anyone. They are just a nuisance and I have given them enough suggestions to keep monkeys from bothering patients in the wards.”
Nana Mkhize, the safety officer at RK Khan, said the meeting was both productive and educational.
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Parliament is likely to be dissolved on May 3. which will allow for an election campaign lasting for just over a month.
Why is she calling an election?
The Prime Minister said on the steps of 10 Downing Street that Britain wanted certainty, stability and strong leadership following the EU referendum.
Mrs May said: “The country is coming together but Westminster is not.”
She is in recognising the vast majority of MPs supported Remain at the EU referendum last year.
Home Indiana Evansville Police Seize More Than 50lbs of K2 at an Evansville Home February 15th, 2017 Britney Taylor Evansville, Indiana Pinterest
Authorities seize more than 50 pounds of K-2 following a traffic stop. Police say 22-year-old Gabriel Appel was arrested for an active felony warrant during a traffic stop near Kratzville and Huber. During the stop, officers found more than a pound of synthetic marijuana in the vehicle. They also say they found more than $2,000 during the incident.
Police were issued a search warrant for Appel’s home in the 3000 block of Hawaii Drive and that’s where they say they found more than 50 pounds of synthetic marijuana in the residence.
Appel is charged with dealing in synthetic cannabinoids and possession of synthetic cannabinoids. He is being held without bond in the Vanderburgh County Jail.
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Back in in 2015, Mexican singer-songwriter, Natalia Lafourcade's sixth studio album, Hasta la Raiz , took five Latin Grammys, more than anyone else. "They are at home in the studio," she says.
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It is a relaxed monthly group that meets to do some gentle activity in the vegetable and flower garden and to socialise. It is free to come along, just bring a flask of tea/coffee. Toilets are very nearby.
March 30 Digital Domain Holdings Ltd :
* FY revenue HK$ 763.5 million versus HK$ 527.3 million
* Board does not recommend payment of a final dividend for year ended 31 December 2016
* Fy loss attributable to owners of company HK$479.4 million versus loss of HK$156.3 million Source text : (bit.ly/2olpCZK) Further company coverage:
Congrats to Michael Bublé and wife Luisana Lopilato!
The 42-year-old singer and the 30-year-old actress are expecting their third child, his rep confirmed to E! News on Saturday, following media reports in her native Argentina and pregnancy speculation fueled by a photo she posted on Instagram last week that shows her wearing a loose-fitting top.
The two are parents to sons Noah, 4, and Elias, 2. News of their parents' upcoming arrival comes more than a year after Noah was diagnosed with liver cancer. He was underwent treatment in the United States.
Last April, Lopilato told reporters in Argentina that although her son had a long recovery ahead of him, he was doing "well."
It was reported late last year that Noah was continuing on the road to recovery.
"Big Little Lies" is coming back for a second season. HBO Co-stars from "" and "" are going toe-to-toe at the 75th .
HBO's hit drama "Big Little Lies" has two sets of actresses competing against each other in two categories, while FX's drama "Feud" has its lead actresses battling it out with each other.
Fans can tune in to see who takes the awards home on January 7 on NBC at 8 p.m. ET.
In the meantime, here's who should win.
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Downtown Greendale will turn into an outdoor art gallery on Friday night, May 12th. Make your way through the shops on Broad Street and Parking Street to view the beautiful work of our participating artists, and maybe do a little shopping while you're there! Then, make your way to the Night Market out on Broad Street - where you will find more local artists, delicious food vendors, and musicians filling up the beautifully lit up street.
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Adele has been seen attending a vigil in west London for the victims of the Grenfell Tower fire.
At least 12 people are confirmed to have died after a fire ripped through the tower in north Kensington.
The singer was seen near the tower, which was still burning nearly 24 hours after the blaze started, comforting locals.
Adele kept a low profile as she visited the site and was only spotted by a small number of fans.
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Other stars to have offered help and condolences to the victims and their families include Jeremy Clarkson, Lily Allen, Jamie Oliver and Fearne Cotton.
Clarkson urged the people of Kensington to give clothes or anything they can to help those who had been left homeless, while Oliver offered food and shelter at his Westfield restaurant.
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WEST PARRY SOUND - His pontoon boat has been found in Georgian Bay, but the 53-year-old driver remains missing.
On Friday, Oct. 6, at 1:20 p.m., West Parry Sound OPP received a call about a missing person near Trim Tree Island on the waters of Georgian Bay.
Investigation has since revealed that Owen Sands, 53, of Toronto was reported missing by family members. Sands was last seen travelling in his pontoon boat near Shawanaga Inlet on the waters of Georgian Bay on Thursday, Oct. 5, at around noon.
Earlier today, Friday, Oct. 6, the pontoon boat was located near Trim Tree Island by family members. The OPP Aviation Services and the West Parry Sound OPP Marine Unit with the assistance of the Carling Fire Department, the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre and the Canadian Coast Guard commenced a search in the area where the pontoon boat was located. Flares from a large airplane were visible by residents of Shawanaga into the night on Friday, at approximately 8:30 p.m.
Josh Sargent converted a penalty kick in the first half, Chris Durkin and Andrew Carleton added goals in the second and the United States opened the Under-17 World Cup with a 3-0 win over host India on Friday in New Delhi.
Sargent, a forward from O’Fallon, Missouri, who signed with Germany’s Werder Bremen last month, was tripped in the penalty area and beat Dheeraj Moirangthem to the goalkeeper’s right with a penalty kick in the 30th minute.
Durkin, who debuted for D.C. United in the 2016 U.S. Open Cup, doubled the lead in the 51st with a left-footed volley from just past the penalty spot that deflected in off a defender after India failed to clear Blaine Ferri’s corner kick.
Carleton, who made his Major League Soccer debut for Atlanta United in May, rounded Moirangthem to score in the 84th.
The U.S. outshot India 19-8 and leads Group D on goal difference over Ghana, which opened with a 1-0 win over Colombia. The Americans play Ghana on Monday in New Delhi and Colombia on Thursday at Navi Maubai.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Rikei Corp
* Says a Tokyo-based system development firm (target firm) will acquire net system business from NetWell Corporation
* After the business transfer, it plans to fully acquire target firm on Dec. 26, at the price of 62 million yen in total
Source text in Japanese: goo.gl/DnxMDS
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - Long Blockchain Corp:
* LONG BLOCKCHAIN CORP. DETERMINES NOT TO PURCHASE BITCOIN MINING EQUIPMENT, REMAINS COMMITTED TO PROPOSED MERGER WITH STATER BLOCKCHAIN IN DEVELOPING BLOCKCHAIN SOLUTIONS FOR THE GLOBAL FINANCIAL MARKETS
* LONG BLOCKCHAIN CORP - ‍WILL NOT ACQUIRE 1,000 ANTMINER S9 MINING RIGS AND 1,000 APW3++ PSUS PURSUANT TO PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED PURCHASE AGREEMENT​
* LONG BLOCKCHAIN -‍CO WILL SEEK TO ENTER INTO AND ULTIMATELY CONSUMMATE ITS PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED PROPOSED MERGER WITH STATER BLOCKCHAIN LIMITED (“STATER”)​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Mitt Romney on Wednesday revealed who he voted for in the 2016 presidential election and it wasn’t an official candidate for office.
Romney told the Deseret News that he “wrote in the name of a person who I admire deeply, who I think would be an excellent president” — his wife, Ann Romney.
The 2012 GOP presidential nominee said he realized his vote “wasn’t going to go anywhere, but nonetheless felt that I was putting in a very solid name.”
Romney, a vocal critic of President Trump currently running for a U.S. Senate seat in Utah, hadn’t publicly said who he voted for, but in March 2016 encouraged Americans to vote for Sen. Ted Cruz.
Earlier that month, Romney called then-candidate Trump a “phony” and a “fraud” who was playing Americans for “suckers.”
March 19 (Reuters) - Shanghai Baosight Software Co Ltd :
* SAYS 2017 NET PROFIT UP 26.7 PERCENT Y/Y AT 425.3 MILLION YUAN ($67.18 million) Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2DCRKOr Further company coverage: ($1 = 6.3312 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
© REUTERS/ Jack Hill Liberal Democrats Leader Urges UK Prime Minister to Resign After Snap Election
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MOSCOW (Sputnik)The BBC broadcaster reported citing Farron's statement that he made a decision to step down being "torn between living as a faithful Christian and serving as a political leader."
According to the media outlet, the politician said that it was a voluntary decision.
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Caleb Bennett scored 23 points and grabbed five rebounds and Lehigh edged Boston University 80-75 on Saturday.
Bennett was 8 of 13 from the field including three from distance and hit all four of his free throws for the Mountain Hawks (10-13, 5-7 Patriot). Kahron Ross added 17 points, six rebounds and three assists and Pat Andree chipped in 10 points.
Bennett sank a pair of 3-pointers as part of a 20-6 surge midway through the first half that gave the Mountain Hawks a 32-22 lead with five minutes to go and they were up 40-31 at halftime.
The Terriers (12-11, 8-4) fought back in the second half to take a 75-72 advantage with just under two minutes to play. Bennett and Ross replied with back-to-back jumpers for a 76-75 Lehigh lead with 1:04 left and Boston failed to score the rest of the way.
Tyler Scanlon scored 24 points with four rebounds and five assists for the Terriers.
Rahul coronation with empty words The investiture ceremony of Rahul Gandhi as the Congress President was performed at the 84th plenary session of the party…
Aadhaar is meandering in a legal maze The ambitious programme to provide a unique 12-digit identification number to 1.3 billion Indian citizens, Aadhaar has been a matter…
A moment for sober, strategic reflection There is no doubt that the four by-election victories have energised the Opposition as never before. The triumphalism that has…
TDP quits NDA: Debate and defeat no-confidence motion The notice of a no-trust motion against the Modi Government, as and when it is taken up in the Lok…
Hamlin – Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday May 25, 2018 at the age of 81. Predeceased by her parents George and Kathryn Clark, daughter Linda Seaman and sister Ann Marks. She is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Bill; daughter Abby Seaman (Joe Ottati), sister Marilyn (Jerry) Clement, brother Jim (Anita) Clark and many nieces and nephews.
Family will receive friends on Friday June 1st from 3-5 PM at the Fowler Funeral Home Inc. 340 West Ave., Brockport. A funeral service will be held at 5 PM following calling hours. After services, a reception will be held at the Brockport Exempts 248 West Ave, Brockport. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may contribute to Precious Treasures Mission, 492 E. Main St., PO Box 580, Somerton, AZ 85350.
Following an outbreak of violence on 25 August 2017 in Rakhine State, Myanmar, a new massive influx of Rohingya refugees to Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh started in late August 2017. Most of the Rohingya refugees settled in Ukhia and Teknaf Upazilas of Cox’s Bazar, a district bordering Myanmar identified as the main entry areas for border crossings.
Previous inflows were recorded in October 2016, when approximately 87,000 crossed into Bangladesh, and other waves were registered during the previous decades. The number of Rohingya refugees, both registered and unregistered, residing in Cox’s Bazar prior to August 2017 is estimated to be around 213,000 individuals.
Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center
Mendelssohn: Nocturne and Scherzo from A Midsummer Night's Dream, for piano 4-hands
Rachmaninoff: Lord, Now Lettest Thou Thy Servant Depart in Peace, from Vespers, arranged for cello ensemble
Saariaho: Die Aussicht, for soprano, flute, guitar, violin and cello
Schoenberg: Transfigured Night, for string sextet
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April 6 SSM HOLDING AB (PUBL):
* OFFER PRICE IN SSM'S IPO SET AT SEK 59 PER SHARE
* RECEIVES PROCEEDS OF ABOUT SEK 540 MILLION BEFORE TRANSACTION COSTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE OFFER
* SSM HOLDING AB (PUBL) - ASSUMING OVERALLOTMENT OPTION IS EXERCISED IN FULL, OFFER WILL INCLUDE 11,285,106 SHARES, ABOUT 29 PERCENT OF TOTAL NUMBER OF SHARES FOR OFFER AND A TOTAL VALUE OF SEK 666 MILLION Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
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Lifestyle blogger Erica Diamond joins Global’s Laura Casella to discuss the body shaming Lady Gaga experienced after her Super Bowl performance – and how to deal with it.
Norwich City are reportedly demanding £12m for winger Robbie Brady amid interest from Crystal Palace and Aston Villa.
Norwich City have reportedly put a price tag of £12m on winger Robbie Brady amid interest from Crystal Palace.
According to the Daily Mail, Sam Allardyce's side have made a bid of £7m for the 24-year-old, who joined the Canaries in July 2015 on a three-year deal.
Allardyce is looking for a new player to operate down the Eagles' left flank after Papa Souare was ruled out for the season following a car crash.
Aston Villa are also thought to be interested, with manager Steve Bruce hoping to tempt him to Birmingham with a contract worth £50,000 a week.
Prior to his move to Norwich, Brady had a spell at Bruce's Hull City, having come up through the Manchester United academy.
A Sheffield college has announced plans to convert into an academy.
Longley Park Sixth Form College, in Longley, has submitted an application to convert to academy status as part of the Brigantia Learning Trust.
Governors believe the move 'is the best way to build on the college’s strengths, secure its financial position, and deliver even better opportunities for students'.
Brigantia Learning Trust was created in 2014 as a partnership between local schools in the north east of Sheffield. It includes Hinde House School, Wincobank Nursery and Infant, Concord Junior and Hinde House Primary.
The college is now seeking the views of partners and stakeholders on the development.
A consultation is running from February 15 to March 31. A consultation even will be held at the college on Tuesday, March 7 from 5-6pm.
For more information visit www.longleypark.ac.uk/about-longley-park/academy-conversion
Zac Brown has cancelled his “Southern Ground Music Festival.” So if you were planning that little road trip to Charleston in May … we’ve gotta wait til next year.
Zac says they need some time to focus on their new album… “Welcome Home.” Release date is May 12th.
I bet there are a lot of disappointed folks. Zac Brown Band puts on such a great show. Lookin’ forward to some new music from them tho’.
PORTLAND, Ore. — D'Marques Tyson made six 3-pointers and scored 22 points, and Marcus Shaver Jr. sank the winning free throws with two seconds left as Portland edged Loyola Marymount 68-66 on Saturday.
LMU's Steven Haney tied the game with two free throws with 13 seconds left before Shaver was fouled at the rim. James Batemon got a decent look at a 3-point try but was too strong.
Tyson made five 3-pointers and scored 17 points in the first half when Portland took a 37-27 lead. LMU led 43-40 on a Haney 3-pointer with 14:34 left and neither team led by more than four thereafter.
Franklin Porter added 12 points for the Pilots (10-15, 4-8 West Coast Conference), winners of four of their last six, the two losses against nationally ranked Saint Mary's and Gonzaga.
Celebrating Native American Heritage through food, dance, and educational storytelling, this event creates an opportunity for the Texas Tech University community to engage in Kiowa, Cheyenne, and Apache culture. Those in attendance witness performances by Native American performers as well as examine Native American art.
Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins announced Friday that she's staying out of the governor's race because she believes she can do more good for Maine by staying in Washington
× 3 mandrills move into Memphis Zoo
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Zoo welcomes three new additions!
You can now see mandrills at the zoo for the first time in 67 years.
Babu, a 9-year-old male, came from Granby Zoo in Canada. Nine-year-old Kimani and 7-year-old Gertrude are both females from the Birmingham Zoo.
You can now see them in the Zambezi River Hippo Camp, where the Patas monkeys used to be.
Mandrills, sometimes called forest baboons, are colorful monkeys. You may know of one of the most famous ones: Rafiki from The Lion King.
“We are delighted to welcome mandrills back to the Memphis Zoo,” Matt Thompson, the zoo’s director of animal programs, said in a statement. “We know that our guests will love watching these beautiful animals interacting with them through the viewing window in the front rondavel.”
Commercial flights from a regional airport in western Pennsylvania could soon be connecting with Baltimore-Washington Thurgood Marshall International Airport instead of Washington-Dulles International Airport. The Tribune-Democrat reports the airport authority voted Thursday to pursue the switch involving Southern Airways Express Flights from the John Murtha Johnstown-Cambria County Airport.
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There's no reason not to be cool when you're barbecuing, at the lake or camping with this simple DIY AC unit. You make it with a few inexpensive items available at any home improvement or hardware store. Best of all, you don't need any electrical experience to rig it up.
Why it works
How this AC unit makes cold air is pretty simple. A battery-powered fan pushes air inside of the cooler, which is cooled by ice. The cold air is then forced out of the pipes on either end of the cooler. The lucky person lounging at either end is greeted with a chilly breeze.
Supplies
Here's what you need to get started on your AC project:
An ice chest
Drill
Skill saw
Two 5-inch (13-centimeter) diameter PVC elbow pipes
Permanent marker
Duct tape
Cordless fan and batteries
Ice
Directions
Now that you have your supplies gathered, use these steps outlined in the gallery below to build your DIY AC, or watch the video, above.
Pro tips
Use these tips to get the most out of your AC:
Harvey Weinstein takes leave of absence after harassment reports
Film studio executive Harvey Weinstein has paid at least eight settlements to women who accused him of sexual harassment, The New York Times reported Thursday. The allegations against him span nearly three decades. Women, including actress Ashley Judd and former Weinstein employees, say he invited them to hotel rooms and made unwanted advances, sometimes appearing naked in front of them. One former employee said he promised to advance her career if she had sex with him. Judd said he asked her to watch him shower or let him massage her. In a statement, Weinstein said he "came of age … when all the rules about behavior and workplaces were different" and that he is "trying to do better." He will take a leave of absence from his company.
The Hot Sardines return to Omaha! This New York-based ensemble’s blend of hot jazz, 1920s standards and New Orleans brass will transport you to a different era.
Steeped in salty stride piano and the music Louis Armstrong, Django Reinhardt and Fats Waller used to make, The Hot Sardines make straight-up, foot-stomping jazz with their own tap dancer as percussionist. With their contagious brand of joy, grit, glamour and passion, they invoke the sounds of nearly a century ago, yet stay right in step with the current age.
Fueled by the belief that classic jazz feeds the heart and soul, The Hot Sardines are on a mission to make old sounds new again and prove that joyful music can bring people together in a disconnected world.
Tickets start at $17.00.
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Andreas Johnsson scored and added two assists as the Toronto Marlies doubled the Rochester Americans 4-2 on Friday in American Hockey League play.
Miro Aaltonen and Vincent LoVerde had back-to-back goals in the third period as the Marlies (33-11-1), the AHL affiliate of the Toronto Maple Leafs, broke a 2-2 deadlock. Richard Clune also scored for Toronto, while Garret Sparks made 26 saves for the win.
Arvin Atwal and Brian Gionta replied for Rochester (25-11-10). Linus Ullmark stopped 27 shots in net.
Neither team scored on the power play. The Marlies went 0 for 2 and the Americans were 0 for 3.
Toronto is on a 12-game point streak with 11 wins and one shootout loss.
Mountain Island Day School, a private Christian school was recently approved to convert to a public charter school in August. That means that they will have to turn their weekly chapel in to a non-religious assembly. The will take down the plaques with Bible verses and religious quotes and the steeple may be coming down because it makes the roof leak. Founders Tom and Tammy Winstead say they wrestled with the decision, but ultimately decided that the $3 million a year in public money they can bring in as a charter school helps them better serve low and moderate income students in the Paw Creek area. They say education has always been their main mission and things like compassion and justice can be taught without referring to any specific faith.
Antetokounmpo tallied 24 points (7-10 FG, 1-2 3 Pt, 9-13 FT), four rebounds, two assists and a steal across 22 minutes in Friday's 114-101 preseason loss to the Bulls.
The Greek Freak made his season debut Friday, and it appears he's ready to get back to compiling big stat lines, His 2016 campaign earned him All-Star status due to his innate scoring ability, and has value as a lock in most fantasy lineups in every format.
RIVER ROUGE, Mich. (WXYZ) - A rolled-over tanker truck forced a shutdown this morning after an accident left the tanker leaking an unknown amount of gasoline.
Fire and hazardous materials crews responded at around 8 a.m. to Fort and Oakwood in River Rouge where the tanker, holding 5,000 gallons of fuel, was found laying on its side gushing gas.
The roads between Powell and the drawbridge on Fort Street were immediately shut down as crews worked to stop the leaking and empty the remaining fuel into another truck.
No injuries have been reported.
Investigators are working to determine the cause of the accident.
Colorado county renews ICE deal despite legal challenge
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Officials in Colorado have renewed an agreement to hold inmates for federal immigration authorities despite a legal challenge.
The El Paso County commissioners unanimously approved a one-year extension of the deal with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Tuesday.
The American Civil Liberties Union sued to try to stop the program on behalf of two men who were held for ICE after they posted bond. Earlier this year, a judge ordered them released as the lawsuit is considered.
Sheriff Bill Elder has criticized ICE for not stepping in to provide legal support. However, The Gazette reports that he says the agreement is still a "value tool" to hold people in the country illegally who have been charged with a crime.
NEW HOLLAND, Pa. (WHTM) – Early Sunday morning, three police cruisers were traveling on the 200 block of West Main Street, responding to a reported building fire.
As the officers approached 273 West Main Street, they observed an object being thrown from the front porch.
Just as the three cruisers were passing by, an unknown object exploded in front of the bumper of the first cruiser, which then ran over it. This caused the other two officers to swerve into the opposing lane of traffic to avoid whatever had exploded.
Police say they identified 37-year-old Vincent Pierandozzi as the person who threw the unknown explosive device.
Officers took Pierandozzi into custody and charged him with one count of propulsion of missiles onto a roadway, one count reckless exploding, and three counts of reckless endangerment.
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A car chase between police and a person wanted in a robbery resulted in a crash into a residence in downtown Las Vegas early Monday.
About 2:30 a.m., the man fled police on U.S. Highway 95, exiting at northbound Easten Avenue and crashing into a house at 2505 Jansen Ave., Metro’s Lt. David Gordon said.
The crash damaged the porch, a parked vehicle and a block wall.
The 36-year-old driver ran from the vehicle but was taken into custody after police found him hiding in the backyard of 2501 Jansen Ave., Gordon said.
A passenger in the car remained at the scene and was later released.
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Edward “Frank” Kozicky, 70, of Godfrey, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 21, 2018, while enjoying his favorite pastime, turkey-hunting.
Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, April 25, at Elias, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home in Godfrey. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 26, at the First United Methodist Church in Godfrey, 1100 Airport Road in Godfrey. Burial will follow at Wilson Cemetery in Batchtown.
FCTRY has created a collection of Flapjacks II Mac keyboard covers that keep your keyboard clean and stylish. 2-packs of FCTRY’s stylish and waterproof silicon keyboard covers are available to purchase from the Laughing Squid store for $29.99 (24% off the retail price) with free shipping.
Keyboards get dirty and become decidedly less stylish over time. Don’t let your keyboard become boring and gross! Flapjacks II are designer keyboard covers made specifically for Macs. Their flexible, durable, waterproof silicon build fits your Mac like a glove and slip on and off in just about two seconds. Make your Mac a little more you with a ton of different styles and colors to choose from.
The aim of science is to seek the simplest explanations of complex facts. Seek simplicity and distrust it. -- Whitehead.
× Attorney General Lisa Madigan: Suburban Express owner actions demand legal response
Attorney General Lisa Madigan joins the show to explain the beginning of an investigation into Illini bus company Suburban Express. Those reasons include an advertisement that expressed prejudiced beliefs, and the owner’s degrading language when responding to consumer complaints.
At least 188,000 people have been evacuated from several Northern California counties after damage to a spillway at the Oroville Dam. The dam, which is the nation's highest, remains intact.
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Giraffe to give birth at New York zoo
Video from the Animal Adventure Park in New York.
April, the giraffe, is giving birth to her fourth calf.
The calf will weigh around 150 pounds and be about six feet tall at birth. Giraffe pregnancies last about 15 months.
Watch the YouTube stream here.
The country’s disaster agency stated the exact number of people injured is unknown.
It is believe the fire was caused by a pipe welding on the site in western province of Aceh.
The monumental blaze started at 1.30am local time (6.30pm GMT Tuesday) and has set at least three houses alight.
It is understood the flames are still out of control.
Diana Containerships has announced that, through a separate wholly-owned subsidiary, it has entered into a time charter contract with CMA CGM S.A., Marseille, for one of its Post-Panamax container vessels, the m/v Rotterdam.
The gross charter rate is US$6,890 per day, minus a 3.5% commission paid to third parties, for a period of minimum eight (8) months to maximum eleven (11) months. The charter is expected to commence on March 7, 2017.
The “Rotterdam” is a 6,494 TEU container vessel built in 2008.
This employment is anticipated to generate approximately US$1.65 million of gross revenue for the minimum scheduled period of the time charter.
Diana Containerships Inc.’s fleet currently consists of 12 container vessels (6 Post-Panamax and 6 Panamax
NEW YORK, April 23 U.S. Treasury debt futures prices fell on Sunday after centrist Emmanuel Macron took the first round of voting in the French presidential election. Macron will face far-right leader Marine Le Pen in a May 7 runoff and opinion polls on Sunday had him easily winning the final clash. Ten-year notes futures last fell 25/32 in price, indicating the yield in the cash market is set to jump. (Reporting by Rodrigo Campos; Editing by Chris Reese)
Chelsea start title defence against Burnley
Premier League champions Chelsea will begin their title defence with a home game against Burnley.
The 2017/18 fixtures have been announced this morning and they have the Blues hosting the Clarets at Stamford Bridge on August 12.
But most Blues fans will already be letting their minds wander to the following week when they will play an away match against Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley.
They also have home games against Arsenal and Manchester City before the end of September in what looks like a tough start to the campaign for Antonio Conte’s side.
Chelsea host newly promoted Brighton and Hove Albion at Stamford Bridge on Boxing Day, but the pick of the festive fixtures is a New Year’s Day trip to the Emirates Stadium to face Arsenal.
The season finishes away at another of the promoted teams – former Blues manager Rafa Benitez’s Newcastle United – on May 13.
All dates are subject to change for TV broadcast.
SEATTLE — The next 36 hours look to be a soaker.
“Wednesday’s rain will push us into the top 10 wettest Februarys on record and it is only halfway through the month,” Q13 News Chief Meteorologist Walter Kelley said.
He added that “everyone” will get at least an inch of rain Wednesday, with more for the foothills and mountains. This will make for messy commutes during the morning and evening with standing water on the roads.
“Area rivers will run high and fast but the Skokomish will flood by Wednesday night,” Kelley said.
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It will be windy Wednesday night into Thursday morning, with the strongest gusts up north of Seattle. Gusts for the metro will be around 35 mph and up to 5 0mph for the Bellingham area.
The mountain passes will be messy, too, with freezing rain so expect delays up there.
"Thursday through the weekend you can expect passing showers but not as wet as tomorrow," Kelley said Tuesday.
Why the Vix volatility index matters so much
The FT explains what the Vix is and why the equities volatility index, also known as the fear gauge, was created. This algorithmic measure of market volatility has been in the spotlight, highlighting its use in constructing speculative bets on volatility that have worsened recent market crashes.
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Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala said Wednesday that he is "not too far" from returning to the lineup.
According to Marc J. Spears of ESPN's The Undefeated, Iguodala also said that his recovery from a leg injury has been "slower than expected."
The Warriors announced Wednesday that Iguodala will not play in Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday.
This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.
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FARMINGTON – Rosemary Eileen Allen, 79, of New Portland, passed peacefully on Dec. 28, 2016 at the Sandy River Center for Healthcare and Rehabilitation.
She was born in New Milford, Conn., on April 17, 1937, the daughter of Russell and Grace (Beach) Getchell.
Rosemary was disabled and found a special peace living in New Portland. She loved dogs, NASCAR, knitting, reading and watching wrestling.
She is the beloved mother of two sons: Mike Allen of Salem and Ed Allen of Illinois; a daughter, Debbie Ann Allen of Brunswick; and is also survived by a brother, Kenneth Getchell and his wife, Virginia of Arizona; and four grandchildren.
At Rosemary’s request, there will be no services. Cremation services are in the care of the Wiles Remembrance Center’s Cremation Care Division, 137 Farmington Falls Road (Rtes. 2 & 27) Farmington. Remembrance gifts may be given to her family c/0 the Remembrance Center. You are invited to share condolences and tributes on her memorial wall at www.wilesrc.com.
LONDON, March 28 Britain's biggest retailer Tesco has agreed to pay a 129 million pound ($162 million) fine to settle an investigation by prosecutors over a 2014 profit overstatement, it said on Tuesday.
The supermarket group has struck a deferred prosecution agreement (DPA) after months of talks with the Serious Fraud Office (SFO).
Tesco said the DPA was the subject of a preliminary court ruling on Monday and the SFO and the firm's UK unit Tesco Stores Limited will now seek final judicial approval to the DPA from the court on April 10.
The DPA relates to false accounting by Tesco's UK business between February 2014 and September 2014.
It is a voluntary agreement under which Tesco will not be prosecuted provided the business fulfils certain requirements, including paying the fine. ($1 = 0.7966 pounds) (Reporting by James Davey; editing by Kate Holton)
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The Houston Rockets went off on Monday night, dropping in 50 points in a quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 4 to take a commanding 3-1 series lead back to Houston.
The third quarter outburst was historic, as Houston became the second team in NBA history to score 50 in a quarter. The 30-point scoring advantage made it an easy win on Monday night. When the feat was mentioned on Tuesday, however, Rockets coach Mike D’Antoni demurred to praise his team for a “mark” he said didn’t matter.
Like, you know, getting a lot of triple-doubles. That clearly doesn’t matter much to D’Antoni, who called the two achievements “cute.”
Charlotte is expected to hire Virginia assistant Ron Sanchez as its next coach, sources told ESPN.
Sanchez was an assistant coach on Tony Bennett's staff for three years at Washington State and the past nine in Charlottesville. Virginia was upset in the first round last week by 16th-seeded UMBC after winning both the ACC regular-season and tournament titles.
Sanchez will replace former NBA player Mark Price, who was fired midway through the season after just 2½ years at the helm.
Longtime athletic director Judy Rose was replaced by Mike Hill, who came over from Florida and was looking for a young assistant to revive a program that hasn't gone to the NCAA tournament since 2005 when Bobby Lutz was the head coach.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Shobunsha Publications Inc
* Says it received the approval to extend the deadline of submitting the Q1 report for FY ending March 2018 to Sept. 13 instead of Aug. 14
Source text in Japanese: goo.gl/jt6pgD
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
March 30 Zhongbai Holdings Group Co Ltd :
* Says co plans to transfer 49 percent stake in co's fresh food processing and distribution unit to an equity investment fund LP, in which co owns a 9.17 percent of capital contribution, for 132.8 million yuan
* Says co will own 51 percent stake in the unit after transaction, down from 100 percent currently
* The equity investment fund LP will also inject capital in co's wholly owned convenience store operation sub-subsidiary and to own 30.77 percent
* Co's wholly owned supermarket operation subsidiary's stake in the convenience store operation unit will be lowered to 69.23 percent from 100 percent
* Co plans to pay cash div 0.8 yuan per 10 shares for FY 2016
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/cILrJL ; goo.gl/TiG6lW ; goo.gl/eFzyHF
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – Four people were arrested for allegedly hitting a restaurant worker and robbing him on Sunday.
Rene Perez, 41, Candelario Rodriguez, 36, Jose Silverio, 33, and Jacqueline Teague, 48, allegedly approached an employee that had gone to get ice outside of Las Cazuelas Mexican Restaurant on Nolensville Pike.
One of the suspects reportedly struck the victim in the temple with a hammer, knocking him to the ground. The four suspects then allegedly stole his wallet.
The victim was able to flag down police right afterwards and officers caught the suspects a short time later nearby.
The man was taken to TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center to be treated. The four suspects were charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
They are due in court on Wednesday.
Anne Keothavong's team will play the tricky away fixture on April 22 and 23 as they bid to reach the competition's second tier for the first time in almost a quarter of a century. Johanna Konta and Heather Watson came from a set down in the final-match decider against Ana Konjuh and Donna Vekic in the doubles after a surprise defeat for Konta left the teams level following the singles matches.
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Priya Ramrakha was a Kenyan-born photojournalist who did some of his most prolific work in Africa during the 1950s and 1960s, at the height of the continent’s independence struggles.
Born into an activist journalistic family, Ramrakha was one of the first African photojournalists employed by such prestigious titles as Time and Life magazines. Among the influential figures he photographed were Kenyan trade unionist and independence activist Tom Mboya; Jomo Kenyatta, independent Kenya’s first head of state; and Nigerian politician Odumegwu Ojukwu. He also photographed a number of US politicians and civil rights leaders, including Martin Luther King Jr, Malcolm X, John F Kennedy, Jackie Kennedy Onassis and Richard Nixon, and even the British royal family.
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ABC6 Sports gives you a feel for what it's like to be in Minneapolis for Super Bowl LII. Sports Director Nick Coit is joined by Ian Steele and Kainani Stevens for a PUSH FOR SIX Special.
Fire departments from Nevada County are warming up for their annual emergency exercises. Last week, personnel from the Consolidated Fire District, Nevada City, and Grass Valley were involved in table top and small hands-on drills. Consolidated Battalian Chief Jim Smith says these were mass casualty drills, where the number of victims could overwhelm local responders…
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Smith says much more visible, and realistic, exercises will take place at Consolidated Station Two, in April and also include law enforcement and ambulances from Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital…
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Smith points out that local fire departments also try to hold smaller-scale drills once a month, to keep their skills up. He says they also do exercises with law enforcement related to an active shooter.
Joe Terpstra gets co-owner and instructor John Jenkins into a hold during a children's anti-bullying class Wednesday at the Academy of Grind, 345 E. Fourth St. in downtown Loveland.
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Tuesday, 24 April 2018
Ulster Bank has apologised after what it describes as 'human error' led to money disappearing from its customers' accounts.
MARDAN: A stage actress, Sunbul, was killed in an armed attack on Saturday, confirmed police officials.
Police officials said that up to three attackers entered the actress' residence in the city's Maltoon Town area and opened fire, fatally injuring the actress.
The attackers managed to flee after the attack.
Head out from St. Johns on the back roads that lead to the airport, and after about a mile you'll find Oregon House of Herbs. Inside, there's a dimly lit waiting room filled with moderately unnerving paintings, such as a cat with mushrooms and disco balls sprouting from its back. The shop increased the amount of strains it carries from a dozen to almost 20 since our first visit in late summer of 2015—when recreational pot was legal, but recreational sales weren't. Prices per gram range from $8 for a strain called Best Shit Ever to $18 for heady 26-percent-THC Stardawg. But these prices drop 10 percent for the two hours surrounding 4:20—from 3:20 to 5:20 pm. The budtender recommended a pumpkin-spice caramel with 25 mg of THC—a small fraction of which later provided a tasty final approach into a restful night's sleep. The shop also carries prerolls of a strain called "Obamacare No. 4," which one can only hope the Trump cabinet never hears about.
Abby meets everyone at the firehouse and they mention Buck taking her on a date.
Khartoum — The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Professor Ibrahim Ghandour, on Sunday received copy of the credentials of the new ambassador of Ethiopia to the Sudan, Molgetta Zoudi Michael
The new ambassador has conveyed the greetings of the Ethiopian Minister for Foreign Affairs, to his brother the Foreign Minister of the Sudan
On his part, professor Ghandour has welcomed the new ambassador wishing him success in his new assignment in the Sudan and reaffirming the readiness of the ministry to assist the new ambassador discharge his mission in the Sudan.
The Quebec government says it hopes to greatly reduce the use of paper in the province’s judicial system in order to make it much more efficient.
READ MORE: Quebec justice minister worried by report about lawyers using jurors’ Facebook pages
The emphasis on making sure documents and files are computerized is part of a $500-million investment over five years in the justice system that was announced in last month’s provincial budget.
READ MORE: Quebec Bar files motion calling on province to change law drafting process
Justice Minister Stephanie Vallée also said Tuesday there will also be more use of video conferences between detention centres and courthouses when an arraignment is expected to be brief.
READ MORE: Quebec Justice Minister Stephanie Vallée won’t seek re-election
The goal is to cut costs related to the transfer of people who face charges.
THE FACES of two students at Calvin Vincent early childhood center will forever be associated with diversity as they now adorn a huge mural at the Texas City school.
Artist Edwin Gil produced the work of art in less than a week before unveiling it to a rapt audience on Friday, when students Chloe Denton and Carlos Reyes gained instant fame as the subjects of the latest in his Faces Of Diversity project.
Made of pieces of glass on which the school’s students and staff impressed their thumb print, the eye-catching mural is framed by butterflies made by the pre-kindergarten students as part of a project designed to help breakdown stereotypes and promote cultural diversity among the children.
The mural is the third Faces Of Diversity work produced by Gil, following similar projects at La Marque’s middle and high schools, where Texas City company Glass & Glazing also donated his work’s raw materials.
Photo by Donna Carter
Nunavut singer and songwriter Susan Aglukark accepts an honorary doctor of laws at a June 12 University of Toronto convocation ceremony, where she spoke how her own challenge to find herself and her culture—and also later performed to those gathered at the ceremony. "The emotional depth and honesty of her lyrics; her pure, clear voice and themes of hope, spirit and encouragement have captivated and inspired listeners from all walks of life," said the University of Toronto in its biographical description of Aglukark. Aglukark also holds honorary doctorates of law from the University of Alberta where she also worked for three years as Distinguished Scholar in residence, and the University Calgary. She also has an honorary doctor of fine arts from Lethbridge University and a doctor of letters from Laurentian University. (SCREEN SHOT)
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SAGE (CBSLA) — Temecula sheriff’s deputies are conducting a murder investigation after a man was reported dead in the unincorporated community of Sage Monday.
Deputies from Temecula Sheriff’s Station responded to a report of assault with deadly weapon in 39000 block of San Ignacio Rd. shortly before 1 p.m.
CBS2/KCAL9’s Michele Gile was at the scene, where gunshots appeared to be fired through the front and rear windows of an SUV. There appeared to be a man’s body in the front seat strapped into a seatbelt, she reported.
Riverside County deputies confirmed one man was killed. Another victim was reported in the incident. Further information was not immediately available about that victim’s condition.
Deputies had not released information about a possible suspect at the time of this report.
An investigation is ongoing.
Parliament has been given the go-ahead to amend the law governing the Public Investment Corporation, Africa’s largest asset manager. The proposed changes will compel it to disclose it’s unlisted as well as its listed investments. They will also give unions up to three seats on the board. The PIC has come under scrutiny recently over controversial investment decisions including Steinhoff, VBS Mutual Bank and Erin Energy. CNBC Africa caught up Abel Sithole, Principal Executive Officer of the Government Employees Pension Fund, whose R2 trillion worth of assets are managed by the PIC.
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STOCKHOLM (AP) — Swedish police says a German national in his 20s has been arrested after "a dangerous element" was found in his luggage at the airport of Sweden's second largest city.
Police spokesman Peter Adlersson said Friday they were awaiting tests to establish what had been found a day earlier in the man's luggage at the Landvetter airport outside Goteborg. Those results could come later Friday.
Adlersson declined to comment a report by the local Goteborgs-Posten daily saying it was a chemical compound known as TATP, a peroxide-based explosive that has often been employed by Islamic extremists.
The man was not identified by name in line with Swedish practice.
Mandy Moore and Kate Mara drape their jackets over their shoulders while posing for pictures at the alice + olivia by Stacey Bendet presentation held during New York Fashion Week on Tuesday (February 14) at Highline Stage in New York City.
Also stepping out for the show were Dove Cameron, Louise Roe, Jason Biggs and wife Jenny Mollen, Huma Abedin, and Nicky Hilton.
Earlier that day, Mandy stepped out to attend the Naeem Khan show at Gallery 2, Skylight Clarkson Sq. She sat in the front row at the show alongside Skyler Samuels, La La Anthony, Peyton List, and Hannah Bronfman.
FYI: Skyler is wearing a Naeem Khan dress and bag, Le Silla shoes, and Jordan Askill jewelry.
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Did Donald Trump really just walk us to the brink of war with North Korea on a whim this week, or has this all been a figment of our lurid imagination? It seems crazy to contemplate that the world now stands on the edge of disaster because the American president simply lacks self-control. And yet that’s exactly the discussion on the table.
Mt. Carmel police say several retailers in town are complaining about fake $20 bills being used as payment.
It looks similar to a real bill, but they have Asian writing on them.
Police say they are actually used for training by some banks.
You are asked to call police if you come across one of these bills.
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One person is dead after their vehicle left the road and struck a tree near Folletts, Iowa.
On May 30th the Clinton County Sheriff's office responded to the single-vehicle accident on 292nd Street at 350th Ave, just after 7 PM.
Upon arrival, deputies found the vehicle had left the roadway and struck a tree. The driver was the only occupant of the vehicle and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Deputies were assisted at the scene by Low Moor Fire and Rescue, Genesis Ambulance, and the Clinton County Medical Examiner’s Office. The name of the decedent is being withheld pending notification of the family.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Bluebird Bio Inc:
* BLUEBIRD BIO ANNOUNCES PROPOSED PUBLIC OFFERING OF COMMON STOCK
* BLUEBIRD BIO INC - HAS COMMENCED AN UNDERWRITTEN PUBLIC OFFERING OF $600 MILLION OF ITS COMMON STOCK Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
In this video, the blogger tries to obtain a liquid carbon dioxide from dry ice and demonstrates how CO2 tears plastic from inside. The explosion can be so strong that it may injure and even kill unprepared onlookers.
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JJ Watt is seriously one of a kind. He’s donated a ton of his money to great causes. He is paying for all of the victims funerals from the Santa Fe school shooting. If you don’t know him, he plays in the NFL for the Houston Texans. Well now, JJ Watt is officially a Doctor – and no, not the PhD type Doctor – an actual Doctor of Medicine from Baylor. This guy can do it all!
EU Puts Duties On Steel From Brazil, Russia, Others
Law360, Washington (October 6, 2017, 3:18 PM EDT) -- The European Commission on Friday slapped certain steel imports from Brazil, Iran, Russia and Ukraine with anti-dumping duties, finding that the four countries had dumped hot rolled flat steel products into their markets.
The order follows an investigation into imports from the four countries, which comprised more than 10 percent of the market in the EU, according to an announcement from the commission. Companies from the four countries will face duties ranging from €17.6 ($20.65) to €96.5 per ton under the order, meant to offset damage...
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Songs of Frank Sinatra and the Big Band Soundtrack will be at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center on Thursday, Oct. 12. This event is a one-man show featuring crooner Jon Wilt. He’ll perform some of Sinatra’s greatest hits like “Day In, Day Out,” “Witchcraft,” “Lucky be a Lady” and “New York, New York.” There’ll also be a historical film clips honoring Sinatra’s rise to fame. Proceeds will benefit Maui Mediation Services. $25. 7:30pm. Maui Arts and Cultural Center, (1 Cameron Way, Kahului); 808-242-SHOW; Mauiarts.org
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Sanjay Dutt was sentenced to a five year jail term in Yerwada jail and the Maharashtra Government released him 8 months prior to completing his term citing "good conduct". The Bombay High Court has questioned the Maharashtra Government's decision to release him early citing good conduct and the court has asked the Govt to justify its decision.
The Court raised questions on whether he was allowed to leave early only because he's a VIP and why they allowed him to spend 100 days outside the jail while he was sentenced. The Court also raised concerns about the parameters based on which Sanjay Dutt was judged and released on the basis of 'good conduct' and has asked the Govt to provide all details
"Also, how did the authorities assess that Dutt's conduct was good? When did they get the time to make such assessment when he was out on parole half the time?," asked a judge at the Bombay High Court, according to the Press Trust of India.
KeyCorp decreased their Q3 2017 earnings per share estimates for shares of Hub Group in a report released on Monday. KeyCorp analyst T. Fowler now forecasts that the company will earn $0.48 per share for the quarter, down from their previous estimate of $0.66.
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Wales manager Chris Coleman says their gameplan worked after a 1-0 away victory to Georgia in World Cup qualifying and that his side "welcome the pressure" as they host Ireland on Monday to decide who will go through to the play-offs as second in group D.
MATCH REPORT: Georgia 0-1 Wales
The exhibit “Centennial Celebration of the National Founding of Mortar Board” will be on display until March 14 at the Southwest Collection/Special Collections Library.
The Forum was founded at Texas Tech in 1927 by Mary Woodward Doak, Dean of Women and a professor in the English department. The Forum chapter of Mortar Board at Texas Tech was chartered in 1957 and the organization became co-ed in 1975.
Mortar Board, the national college senior honor society, will celebrate 100 years of promoting academic achievement, leadership and service at its annual conference this August.
Bought yourself a Switch? You'll be wanting something to play on it, then.
Thankfully, despite a slim launch line-up of fewer than 10 full games, things are gradually looking better for Switch buyers.
The obvious choices, of course, are The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. But what if you want something else to play?
Well, there's now a decent crop of Switch games on the shelves, with several titles that are certainly worth your time - from the party-friendly 1-2-Switch to the addictively simple Snipperclips.
But where should you put your pounds first? Read on for our reviews of the best Nintendo Switch games - that aren't Zelda or Mario.
By JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHERAssociated Press
HONOLULU (AP) - A Hawaii man is accused of killing his mother and stuffing her decapitated head and dismembered body parts in seven plastic bags in the refrigerator freezer of the Waikiki apartment they shared.
Yu Wei Gong has been charged with second degree murder, and he was expected to make his initial appearance in court Monday.
According to the state's complaint filed against Gong, he called police April 11, saying, "I killed my Mom."
When officers arrived and couldn't find his mother, he told them she was "in the fridge," the complaint says.
An officer looked in one of the bags in the freezer and found the body parts.
Gong told officers that he accidentally killed his mother in September after she became angry when the 26-year-old said he didn't want to go to school.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Renesola Ltd
* Renesola and Nautilus Solar announce the acquisition of a 13.3mw community solar portfolio in Minnesota
* Renesola Ltd - ‍portfolio is expected to be built through remainder of 2017, coming online during Q1 2018​
* Renesola - ‍projects under the portfolio will be owned by affiliate of Virgo Investment, which is also a minority shareholder of Nautilus Solar Energy​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Disgraced veteran entertainer Rolf Harris is to be retried on three sex offence charges and face one new count.
Last week a jury found the 86-year-old Australian not guilty of three assaults, following a trial at London's Southwark Crown Court.
Harris, wearing a dark suit, white shirt and dark tie, appeared via video-link for today's hearing.
The former TV star is accused of four indecent assaults against three female teenagers, spanning two decades.
He will be retried for the alleged indecent assault of a 14-year-old girl in 1971, a 13-year-old girl in 1983, and a teenage girl in 1978.
He faces a new count of assault against the same complainant in relation to the 1978 allegation.
The retrial date is set for May 15.
Judge Alistair McCreath remanded Harris in custody, to which the defendant replied: "Thank you."
Three months after retiring from his Chief Content Officer position at Third Door Media (this publication’s publisher), Danny Sullivan announced this morning that he’ll begin working at Google in an as-yet-undefined role with the search division of Alphabet.
From his post:
My title is still being determined, but the position will be to serve as a sort of public liaison for search. The goal is to increase the connection between those at Google who work hard on search each day and the public that depends on Google for answers. I’ll be educating the public about how search works. I’ll be exploring and explaining issues that may arise. I’ll be looking at ways to take in feedback and work for solutions to improve search going forward.
Sullivan relinquished the advisory role he’s held at Third Door Media since June. He continues to own a minority stake in the company.
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The State reports authorities have not released the identity of the person found Saturday night. Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher says the victim is believed to be a male.
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Welcome to the Daily Dose of Rock n Roll with Mike Shannon for April 18. You will find this daily in the “Features Section”. Check each day for a new Daily Dose from Mike.
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As we look forward to the New Year, we think of those who are struggling to get by. Unfortunately, their struggle is about to get worse.
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Another day, another ridiculous one-handed catch by Odell Beckham Jr. We should probably be used to this by now, but here we are drooling over another catch by the Pro Bowl receiver.
Days after wowing us with this beauty in warmups, the fourth-year pro went ahead and did this at Giants camp on Monday.
So this just happened at #GiantsCamp 👀🔥 pic.twitter.com/w3kFtK7gbK — New York Giants (@Giants) August 14, 2017
Did Beckham make that catch so much harder than it had to be? Of course he did. But who cares? Just sit back in awe of one of the most talented players we have ever seen on an NFL field. We also need to point out that he did that over Janoris Jenkins, who is one of the best corners in the league. Amazing.
This guy had the perfect reaction…
Same, random guy at practice. Same.
March 29 Sompo Holdings Inc
* Says subsidiary Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc. completed acquisition of Endurance Specialty Holdings Ltd. on March 28 , or March 29(Japan time)
* Transaction amount is about $6.3 billion
* Endurance Specialty Holdings Ltd. will delist from New York Stock Exchange after the transaction
Source text in Japanese:goo.gl/FLFB9N
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NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – It’s a whale of a spring cleaning job.
The iconic blue whale at the American Museum of Natural History was getting its annual scrub-down Tuesday.
Staffers used a cherry picker to hoist themselves in the air and vaccuum cleaners with long-handled brushes to clean up the whale.
The whale was installed in 1969. It weighs 21,000 pounds.
Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) tells Greta Van Susteren that the House and Senate intelligence committees should look into Mike Flynn before further action is taken.
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Adventurer Jack Maxwell adds a bit of bite to his whiskey on this week’s Booze Traveler — by drinking it out of a dead alligator.
The intrepid host heads to Florida to scope out the drinking scene and is amazed at what he finds.
At one point he samples shots by drinking them out of the skull of an alligator — with the alcohol dribbling out from between its fierce teeth!
He also gets involved with Haitian Voodoo, goes sailing on a water-borne tiki bar, and falls in love with maple bacon donuts drizzled in a reduction made from beer.
The episode, titled Florida’s Free Spirits, also sees him going air-boating through the Everglades while searching for an old bootlegger’s still.
Booze Traveler airs Mondays at 10/9c on Travel Channel.
UPDATE: Suspect in custody without incident. https://t.co/Nmt2PsRuD5 — Houston Police (@houstonpolice) August 14, 2017
HPD SWAT & negotiating teams on scene of suspect, believed to be armed, barricaded inside residence in 8400 block of Coolidge. — Houston Police (@houstonpolice) August 14, 2017
We're working to learn more about a suspect who was taken into custody after a SWAT standoff in southeast Houston.Police are in the 8400 block of Coolidge, where a possibly armed suspect barricaded him or herself inside a home.Houston police said negotiators were at the scene attempting to communicate with the suspect.The suspect was taken into custody "without incident," according to HPD.We are working to get details on how this scene began. Stay with ABC13 Eyewitness News for more on this developing story.
A three-vehicle, non-injury crash occurred early Monday at Plum Creek Parkway and Sagebrush Lane in south Lexington. One of the three damaged vehicles was being loaded onto a wrecker outfitted with a flatbed shortly after 6 a.m. Officers on-scene were able to investigate the mishap and clear the crash site quickly. Authorities did not dispatch a fire truck or ambulance.
Arca's Path is a brand new virtual reality game from the studio behind Sniper Elite.
Ahead of this year's E3 gaming expo, Rebellion has unveiled Arca's Path for PlayStation VR, HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, Oculus GO and Samsung Gear VR.
The game is being developed by Dream Reality Interactive, which was founded by former Sony London Studio head Dave Ranyard.
Arca's Path was announced alongside a brand new trailer, which can be seen below.
"Trapped in the enchanting simulated world of Arca, it is up to you to find a path through the labyrinth and break free," reads the official video description.
"Coming soon to Oculus Rift, Oculus GO, HTC Vive, PlayStation VR and Samsung Gear VR."
April 12 Blackberry Ltd:
* Blackberry awarded U.S. $814,868,350.00 in arbitration against Qualcomm
* Blackberry Ltd - final award including interest and reasonable attorneys' fees will be issued after a hearing on may 30, 2017
* Blackberry Ltd - a binding interim arbitration decision awarding Blackberry $814.9 million in royalty overpayments made to Qualcomm Incorporated
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Here’s a story to brighten up the holidays. Seems that a secret Santa recently paid for all of the layaways at the Rose’s store in Camden. Pam Adkins, store manager at the Camden Rose’s says that a person who wishes to remain anonymous came in this past Thursday and paid for all of the layaways- over a hundred as a their way of making it a merrier Christmas. Adkins says the person also encouraged people to become a secret Santa and pick up the tab on layaways at stores in Kershaw County.
For close to 50 years, Tower of Power has been creating their own kind of soul music. Since 1968, Tower of Power has delivered their unique brand of music to their f ans, appearing before sold-out crowds as they tour the world each year. Tower’s sound can be hard to categorize, but the band’s leader and founding member, Emilio Castillo, has labeled their sound as “Urban Soul Music.”
Tower’s rhythm section lays down a groove like no other band. The band’s horn driven sound is unique, and the way they approach everything, from writing and arranging to mixing and performing, is totally their own. Combine all of that with an outstanding lead vocalist and you have one of the most dynamic groups of musicians to ever hit the stage.
Tower of Power will perform this Thursday at 7:30 p.m. inside McCain Auditorium. McCain box office open weekdays 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; 90 minutes before show.
Ex-Real Madrid defender Carvalho given seven-month prison sentence for tax fraud
Ricardo Carvalho, the former Chelsea and Real Madrid defender, has been handed a seven-month prison sentence in Spain for tax fraud.
The 39-year-old is unlikely to serve any jail time because, under Spanish law, sentences below two years for non-violent crimes when defendants do not have a previous conviction are typically viewed as suspended.
Carvalho, who is still playing professionally with Shanghai SIPG in the Chinese Super League, acknowledged he failed to pay taxes relating to image rights in 2011 and 2012 and repaid the amount in full. He was also fined €142,882.
Prosecutors had argued for a 12-month sentence and a larger fine of €300,000.
Carvalho's former clubs also include Porto and Monaco, while he won Euro 2016 with Portugal at international level last year.
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A 15-year-old girl sustained injuries when she was struck by a vehicle near the intersection of North Frederick Street and Broadway early Saturday afternoon in Cape Girardeau. Public-information officer Sergeant Rick Schmidt says a driver was eastbound on Broadway when the pedestrian ran from between two cars and was struck. Schmidt says it appears that it was just an accident. The girl suffered a fractured foot, minor cuts and scrapes. She was transported from the scene by ambulance to a hospital for treatment. No charges were filed against the driver.
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Private Dembo L. Jarju who was in detention for days without being brought before any Court of Law, has been granted bail by the Military Police at Yundum Barracks, Military sources confirmed to this medium on Tuesday.
Authorities accused Jarju on alleged contents shared with a ‘Whatsapp’ group which information is said to be seditious.
According to sources, the Private soldier is told to report on bail as charges are yet to be pressed against him. Meanwhile Warrant Officer Class 1 (WOC 1) Sulayman F. Badjie and Lance Corporal Lamin Kujabi, are still held beyond 72 hours, although the two have been allowed family access.
GAF spokesperson Major Lamin K. Sanyang, confirmed the release of Private Dembo L. Jarju and promised to get to the reporter on the affairs of the other detainees today.
It could recalled that Jarju was picked up following his return from a peacekeeping mission in Sudan and taken to Yundum Barracks on Thursday March 29th 2018.
SHERIDAN — The February meeting for Akcita Win will be Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Wyoming’s Rib and Chop House.
Rose Hill will present poetry from a local group of writers. Hill is a past poet laureate for the state of Wyoming (2016), appointed by Gov. Matt Mead.
Akcita Win is a women’s sorority that meets monthly. Everyone is welcome. Reservations are required by calling Akcita Win President Connie Goodwin at (307) 751-2550.
Wyoming’s Rib and Chop House is located at 847 N. Main St.
Shop a wide variety of K -12th grade kid created businesses and products at the Third Annual Kids’ Business Fair of Central Wisconsin. 10 am-noon. 715-298-6045, actonwausau.org
HUNTINGTON WOODS, Mich. — More than a dozen tractor-trailers lined up beneath a Detroit-area freeway overpass to aid police trying to help a man contemplating suicide.
Michigan State Police Lt. Michael Shaw said troopers received a call early Tuesday about the man standing on an overpass above Interstate 696 in Huntington Woods. As officers routed traffic away, they directed truckers to drive into positions to shorten the fall if the man jumped.
Thirteen trucks lined the freeway as police dealt with the man. The incident lasted about four hours until he walked off to waiting officers and to seek medical help.
Shaw says troopers typically work with truckers during such incidents, but it’s unusual to have so many involved. He adds there are “many other options out there aside from taking your own life.”
A snapshot of the North Carolina General Assembly as Gov. Roy Cooper arrived on March 13, 2016, to deliver his first State of the State address to legislators, the Council of State and judicial officials. Chris Seward cseward@newsobserver.com
May 2 Amgen Inc:
* Amgen and Harvard Pilgrim agree to first cardiovascular outcomes-based refund contract for repatha (evolocumab)
* Amgen - contract provides Harvard Pilgrim with a rebate for cost of repatha for an eligible patient who has a heart attack or stroke while on repatha Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
April 12 Erytech Pharma SA:
* Launches capital increase by issuing new shares with par value of 0.10 euros per share
* Capital increase, amounting to approximately 50 million euros ($53.0 million), is reserved for a certain category of investors Source text: bit.ly/2ptSEWw Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9432 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
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Prosecutors in Spartanburg, South Carolina released footage showing the moment officers freed a kidnapped woman, who was kept chained by the neck inside a shipping container, by convicted serial killer and rapist Todd Kohlhepp. Kohlhepp, 46, was sentenced on May 26 to life imprisonment after pleading guilty to seven murders, two kidnappings and and one count of criminal sexual conduct.
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Marshall gets in the doghouse at work after he recommends a friend for a job and Ted is embarrassed after watching his video diary from college.
Nurkic arrives in Portland following trade Jusuf Nurkic says he's ready to get to work for Portland Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2kEK2u9 FILE - In this Nov. 12, 2016, file photo, Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond, right, goes up for a basket over Denver Nuggets center Jusuf Nurkic, of Bosnia Herzegovina, in the second half of an NBA basketball game in Denver. A person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press that the Denver Nuggets have traded Nurkic to the Portland Trail Blazers for center Mason Plumlee on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017.
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Closing arguments are underway in a murder trial in Perry County. Randal Coalter is facing murder charges in connection with the death of David Weedman, of St. Croix.
Weedman was found dead at his home on March 1st, but his body wasn’t found until March 4th.
Investigators say Coalter attempted to make the murder look like a suicide, and initially police said Weedman died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to his head.
Witnesses took the stand for both the defense and prosecution on Friday, arguing back and forth over whether a suicide was a possible cause of death.
The jury is set to deliberate once closing argument wrap up.
COALTER IS FACING A MURDER CHARGE IN THE CASE.
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Over the weekend, NL MVP Giancarlo Stanton was traded from the Miami Marlins to the New York Yankees.
The Yankees announced the trade Monday, and thereafter Stanton took to Instagram to thank the team's fans, coaches, and players, as well as the city of Miami as a whole. He also took the opportunity to swipe at the at-times unprofessional aura emanating from the organization -- you know, as a means of sympathizing with the fans:
For those unwilling to read the entire caption, here's the part everyone will be talking about:
"I feel for you fans. You've stuck with me as we've shared some roller coaster years.
I've always tried to be as professional as possible during the unprofessional, circus times there!"
Stanton ended his message with an excited note about joining the Yankees. Suffice to say that, at least when it comes to baseball, he seems to be in a better place mentally than those fans he's leaving behind.
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* Said on Wednesday that it divests all stake in Adeo Bilisim to current shareholders and to its legal entity
* Sells 51 percent of the unit at total of 6.0 million lira ($1.62 million)
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Attending the informal fellowship after the service, I informed the pastor and a church elder that the American flag was positioned in the wrong place at the altar. It is always supposed to be positioned to the right of the speaker, or on the left looking at it from the audience. The church elder came up with a novel approach. He felt that since it was a small religious sanctuary, that the rule did not apply. He argued that in the Pledge of Allegiance, the words ‘under God’ were meant to infer that God’s place took precedence over that ruling. We both vowed to look it up on the Internet.
Checking it out under USA flag etiquette, it distinctly lays out the rules for church sanctuaries. The flag is to be placed to the right of the speaker on the altar section. This climaxed an interesting morning.
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HOUSTON - Hundreds of Houston residents gathered at Houston's City Hall for a vigil showing support for the victims of the car attack in Charlottesville, one of which was a 20-year-old Houston woman Natalie Romero.
Romero's family said she suffered memory loss and couldn't remember what happened to her when the car hit her.
Her mother says she has a fractured skull and received stitches.
Romero is enrolled at the University of Virginia at Charlottesville.
"We are shocked, saddened, and deeply troubled at the murder of one of the protesters and the injury of many others. We reject this violence, and the violent white supremacist ideology that fuels it," event organizers said.
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Dennis Edwards, a former member of the famed Motown group The Temptations, has died. He was 74.
Rosiland Triche Roberts, his longtime booking agent, says Edwards died Thursday in Chicago, Ill. after a long illness. The Birmingham, Alabama-born Edwards replaced founding member David Ruffin in 1968.
His soulful, passionate voice defined the group for years. He was a member on and off for about two decades and part of the lineup that released Papa Was A Rollin' Stone, Ball of Confusion (That's What The World Is Today) and Cloud Nine.
Paul Riser, a Motown arranger and musician, worked with Edwards during the label's Detroit heyday and subsequent projects. He says Edwards possessed a "voice for the ages," with a great range, energy and artistry. Edwards would have turned 75 on Saturday.
MUNICH, Germany, March 30 Linde's works council chief will vote against the German industrial gases group's planned $65 billion merger with U.S. rival Praxair when it comes up for approval by the supervisory board, he told Reuters on Thursday.
Gernot Hahl said he believed Linde would bear the brunt of the $1 billion planned synergies, losing jobs as well as the right to co-determine company strategy that German corporate law gives labour representatives.
The framework of a deal was agreed in December but the supervisory board, which is half composed of labour representatives, will have to vote on the merger once a detailed business combination plan is finalised.
"Our position in the supervisory board is: No, we will not approve the merger," Hahl said. (Reporting by Jens Hack; Writing by Georgina Prodhan; Editing by Arno Schuetze)
Jerry West is leaving his role with the Golden State Warriors to take a job with the Los Angeles Clippers, according to a report from Sports Illustrated’s Jack McCallum.
West, 79, has served on the Warriors’ executive board for the past six seasons and according to McCallum will have a similar role with the Clippers.
ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne spoke with West after McCallum’s story broke.
Known for being the model used for the NBA logo, West has been in the NBA since making his debut as a player with the Los Angeles Lakers in 1960. After a Hall-of-Fame career that lasted 14 seasons, West stayed with the Lakers in various coaching and scouting roles. In 1982, he was named the team’s general manager and he is credited with building eight NBA championship teams in that role.
West left the Lakers in 2002 to become general manager of the Memphis Grizzlies, a job he held until his retirement in 2007. In 2011, he joined the Warriors, where he was part of two more championships.
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New Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has failed to emulate politicians he admires such as Emmanuel Macron and Justin Trudeau who have prioritised women at Cabinet level, women’s groups have said.
The French president named a gender-balanced cabinet last month, while the Canadian premier created Canada’s first cabinet with an equal number of men and women in 2015.
Orla O’Connor, director of the National Women’s Council of Ireland, said: “We’re disappointed he didn’t appoint more women. We hope when he’s appointing junior ministers he will redress the balance.”
However, she said her organisation welcomed Mr Varadkar’s expressed commitment to equality.
The Cabinet has four women, the same number as the outgoing Cabinet, which also had a female attorney-general.
Máire Whelan has been appointed to the Court of Appeal and Seamus Woulfe is the new Attorney-General.
Frances Fitzgerald remains on as Tánaiste but is now Minister for Enterprise and Innovation rather than Justice.
CHICAGO, March 29 Global commodities trader Cargill Inc on Wednesday reported a sharply higher quarterly profit led by strong results from its food ingredients and animal protein businesses.
The privately held company said adjusted operating earnings rose 50 percent to $715 million in the third quarter ended Feb. 28, from $476 million in the same quarter a year earlier.
Excluding one-time items, quarterly net income climbed to $650 million from $459 million a year earlier.
Revenue rose 8 percent to $27.3 billion. (Reporting by Karl Plume in Chicago; Editing by Jeffrey Benkoe)
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The New York Yankees have acquired NL MVP Giancarlo Stanton from the Miami Marlins.
The Yankees announced the trade Monday, getting the slugger and cash from Miami for Starlin Castro and two minor leaguers, right-hander Jorge Guzman and infielder Jose Devers.
Stanton is still owed $295 million over the final decade of his record $325 million, 13-year contract. The outfielder was to be introduced later Monday at baseball’s winter meetings.
The 28-year-old Stanton led the majors with 59 home runs and 132 RBIs last season.
The 27-year-old Castro was an All-Star last season, hitting .300 with 16 homers and 63 RBIs. There’s speculation the Marlins will try to trade him to the New York Mets.
The 21-year-old Guzman was 5-3 with a 2.30 ERA in Class A Staten Island. The 18-year-old Devers hit .245 in the Dominican Summer League and the rookie Gulf Coast League.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - MFC Bancorp Ltd
* MFC Bancorp Ltd reports results for the three and six months ended june 30, 2017
* Says total revenues for first half of 2017 decreased to $178.4 million from $687.5 million in same period of 2016 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
March 29 Community West Bancshares:
* Susan Thompson promoted to executive vice president, chief financial officer of Community West Bancshares and Community West Bank
* Susan C. Thompson was promoted to serve as chief financial officer of company and bank, commencing April 1, 2017
* Charles Baltuskonis will serve as chief administrative officer of bank until he retires
* Community West Bancshares - Baltuskonis will assist in transitioning cfo responsibilities to Thompson for both co and bank until his retirement
* Community West Bancshares - Baltuskonis will assist in transitioning cfo responsibilities to Thompson for both company and bank until his retirement Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The cast of LA TO VEGAS shares what their character would do if a baby wouldn’t stop crying on a flight.
A man who has one finger pointing at another has three pointing towards himself.
— African Proverb
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Three people were arrested at the scene of a burglary on Thursday night.
Police say 37-year-old Jason A. Clifford was found inside a woman’s apartment at the Stark Street Villa Apartments after he forced his way in. Officers entered the apartment after neighbors reported the incident and found a frightened woman.
They found Clifford holding a sling shot and found two other people in the apartment as well, who were not involved in the burglary.
Officers arrested 32-year-old Lindsey M. Walker and 35-year-old Dustin L. Baker for outstanding warrants.
Palm Beach County, FL (WHDH) — A horse in Florida is free to roam again after being rescued from the mud on Monday morning.
Firefighters say the horse named ‘Skip’ got himself stuck in the mud up to his belly.
Rescue crews sedated him with the help of a local veterinarian in the acreage.
They then used hand tools and a pulley system to get the horse out.
Officials say 25-year-old Skip was evaluated by the vet and he is doing just fine.
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Flashiness is less the objective here than finding expressive uses for the electric guitar and the instrument’s particular properties of long, sustained notes. Guitarists Mark Wingfield and Markus Reuter, supported by the fluid rhythms of Yaron Stavi (fretless bass) and Asaf Sirkis (drummer), create soundscapes that flare incandescently on this album of lengthy instrumental excursions. The Stone House should appeal to fans of latter-day King Crimson, whose guitarist Robert Fripp seems to provide at least partial inspiration.
Nasty C's fans are losing their minds as there's just two days between them and the rapper's much-anticipated sophomore album, Strings and Bling.
The rapper, whose album is already available for pre-order, took to social media to share a minute-long freestyle rap he created for his fans.
Read, a reminder that he's about to drop an album that might change the game.
So in true Nasty C style, he dropped a hot beat with a playful verse about how his fans must go get his album.
June 14 (Reuters) - At least two people were killed and several others wounded on Wednesday when a man thought to be a United Parcel Service Inc employee opened fire at a company facility in San Francisco, the San Francisco Chronicle reported, citing officials and witnesses.
San Francisco police said the building was secure but offered no immediate information on victims.
Live video showed a massive police presence near the facility, with employees being led out and embracing each other on the sidewalk just outside.
"UPS confirms there was an incident involving employees within the company´s facility in San Francisco earlier this morning," the company said in a statement.
"Local law enforcement have control of the facility and are conducting an investigation. We cannot provide information as to the identity of persons involved at this time, pending the police investigation," the statement said. (Reporting by Alex Dobuzinskis in Los Angeles; Writing by Jon Herskovitz; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama and Tom Brown)
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This is a total guy move.
Bryan tried 4 times to crack an 80 foot whip. Every time he tried, it came around and hit him.
Yup, he ended up getting a gash on his leg.
TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — Tunisia's Interior Ministry says a suspected extremist blew himself up in the Ben Guerdane area near the border with Libya following a standoff with police.
The man's identity hasn't been disclosed. The ministry said in a statement issued Monday that a second suspect was shot during an exchange of fire.
Authorities said the two were members of Jund al-Khilafa, an armed group which has pledged allegiance to the Islamic State.
Tunisia's security forces battled armed groups that attacked security and military sites in Ben Guerdane two years ago with the alleged goal of creating an emirate. Some of the groups crossed over from Libya.
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Tunisian security forces killed more than 50 alleged attackers. More than a dozen officers and seven civilians also died.
Tangipahoa Parish voters will go to the polls on Saturday, March 24 to make an important decision for the Tangipahoa Parish Library.
Voters will have the option to renew the existing 10 year - 3.0 mil tax that is responsible for over half of the library’s total operating budget and funds the day-to-day operations of the branches.
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Main indicators of world commodity, stock and currency markets (31.01.2018)
31 January, 2018 09:53
Baku. 31 January. REPORT.AZ/ Last price Compared to previous day's price Compared to beginning of year Commodity Brent (dollar/barrel) 69,02 -0,44 2,15 WTI (dollar/barrel) 64,5 -1,06 4,08 Gold (dollar/ounce) 1 340 -5,1 30,7 Indices Dow-Jones 26 076,89 -362,59 1 357,67 S&P 500 2 822,43 -31,1 148,82 Nasdaq 7 402,48 -64,02 499,09 Nikkei 23 307,46 20,69 542,52 Dax 13 197,71 -126,77 280,07 FTSE 100 7 587,98 -63,55 -99,79 CAC 40 INDEX 5 473,78 -47,81 161,22 Shanghai Composite 3 488,009 -34,992 180,839 Bist 100 119 303,1 -1 542,2 3 970,1 RTS 1 274,94 -0,63 120,51 Currency USD/EUR 1,2402 0,0019 0,0397 USD/GBP 1,4147 0,0073 0,0634 JPY/USD 108,78 -0,18 -3,91 RUB/USD 56,3832 0,0681 -1,3057 TRY/USD 3,7809 -0,0124 -0,0173 CNY/USD 6,3239 -0,0166 -0,1829
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The Asian American Civic Association (AACA) welcomed former students at its first alumni association barbecue on Oct. 1 at Larz Anderson Park.
Former and current students gathered with staff for barbecue and outdoor fun. AACA offers 10 levels of English courses and job training, educating thousands of new immigrants and residents during its 50-year history.
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Kristen Murray's twee Kinfolkian "luncheonette" is a world of the bespoke, the pretty and the rustic. There is a daily open-faced smørbrød that may feature watercress, and a daily quiche that may feature squash blossom and chèvre, plus the pastries and cakes she became known for at Paley's Place, from composed desserts to lovely little scones.
Islamabad [Pakistan], June 14 : The Election Commission of Pakistan has given a clean chit to Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif after verifying statements of assets and liabilities he had submitted before it. The development comes a day ahead of Sharif's appearance before the Panamagate joint investigation team probing alleged money laundering by his family members and their offshore assets.
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CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – A man is charged with stalking in Franklin County after police say he repeatedly called someone over a short period of time.
On Monday, Chambersburg police arrested Joseph Lankford, 27, after they were contacted about phone calls and text messages that he made.
Police said a victim provided phone logs that showed Lankford called her over 40 times in a period of about 20 minutes. Lankford also called the victim’s employer, family members and sent text messages to the victim, including violent threats.
According to police, Lankford admitted to making the calls.
He was charged with stalking and harassment before he was placed in Franklin County Jail.
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Authorities say a police officer opened fire on a man who struck him with his car in western Massachusetts.
Springfield police spokesman Ryan Walsh says the shooting happened around 4 p.m. Tuesday when officers tried to take a man into custody in connection with a firearms investigation.
Walsh says the man backed into a police cruiser and then drove directly at the police officer. The officer tried to get out the way, but he was struck by the car and landed on its hood.
Walsh says the officer shot the driver once before landing on a concrete barrier. The driver fled the scene and was stopped about a half-mile away.
The suspect has been hospitalized in stable condition, and the officer is recovering at home.
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When 26-year-old Sophie was up to take her turn on the ITV quiz show, she persistently struggled to answer the trivia questions correctly.
But one question about the app Pokemon Go - which took the country by storm when it was released last year - stopped viewers in their tracks.
While the episode’s chosen chaser Mark Labbett, also known as The Beast, was thrilled to get the question about how many different Pokemon there are in the game, fans were unimpressed by Sophie who was told she’d answered incorrectly with 151.
Tweeting up a storm, viewers slammed the series for apparently getting their facts wrong.
Soon they'll all be after my delicious guts. I must prepare the base's defenses against this Halloween madness.
A house fire in the Lake Area leaves one person dead. Sunrise Beach Chief Dennis Reilly says the call, early Friday morning to the Old Sunrise Acres Drive, was received apparently a barking dog woke up the neighbor who discovered the blaze. Upon arrival, according to Chief Reilly, personnel found the structure heavily involved.
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The man, whose identity has not been released, apparently succumbed to smoke and other injuries suffered in the fire. Although the likely cause of the fire is being blamed on a faulty wood-burning stove, the state fire marshal’s office is investigating. Assisting at the scene were personnel from the Mid-County, Gravois and Osage Beach districts along with Lake West Ambulance and the Camden County Sheriff’s Department.
WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. officials say an American soldier missing for nearly two days in Niger has been found dead. He was one of four U.S. troops killed in a deadly ambush.
His body was found and identified Friday after an extensive search. Four Niger security forces were also killed.
U.S. officials say they believe extremists linked to the Islamic State group were responsible for the attack about 200 kilometers north of Niger's capital of Niamey.
The joint patrol of U.S. and Niger forces were leaving a meeting with tribal leaders and were in trucks. They were ambushed by 40-50 militants in vehicles and on motorcycles.
Eight Niger soldiers and two U.S. troops were wounded. The officials weren't authorized to discuss the matter publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity.
Drown your darkest fears of 2017 by dancing to the greatest pop hits of the early aughts: the rumored Will & Grace revival might be a done deal. Ever since the main cast — that's Eric McCormack (Will), Debra Messing (Grace), Megan Mullally (Karen), and Sean Hayes (Jack) — returned for a special get-out-the-vote video last fall, fans have been fueling their hopes for a return of the sitcom with the news that NBC was in talks for a short reunion series. Now TV Line reports, Leslie Jordan, who played Karen's rival Beverly Leslie, has confirmed in a radio interview with KPBS that the show is a go. "It’s back,” Jordan said. “Here’s the way it works: [NBC] has ordered 10 [episodes]. It’ll be for next season.” Further adding heat to this flaming fire was Mullally's New Year's Day Twitter post. The tweet had a picture of Will & Grace and Jack & Karen throwing their martinis at a camera with the caption "self-explain." Maybe we're getting ahead of ourselves, but this seems like a holigay miracle.
Sushil will lead the opening team and hotel operations, with the new property set to open in May 2017. The new 5-star property offers outstanding hotel and leisure facilities and an excellent destination for residents and travellers in Qatar.
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Oh, Mylanta, big things are happening in the second half of Fuller House‘s third season.
The Netflix series just released a trailer teasing the new set of episodes, which will see the entire crew heading to Tokyo for Steve’s wedding to… CJ. But maybe that wedding won’t happen: The first half of the season concluded with DJ saying she wishes she had chosen Steve, that she feels like she’s lost her soulmate. She’s on the flight to Tokyo wearing an eye mask, so she thinks she’s talking to seatmate Kimmy, but, surprise, it’s actually Steve himself to whom she’s revealing all this. Yikes!
The trailer sees Matt kneeling down before DJ ready to propose as Steve watches on through some bushes, and later, she jumps off a waterfall with a panicked Steve watching. Watch the whole clip — which also includes original Full House residents Bob Saget, John Stamos, and Dave Coulier — above, and see part 2 of season 3 when it arrives on Netflix Dec. 22.
Lakewood City Council will delay voting on any clarifying language regarding term limits in the city's charter, but any changes will not affect Councilwoman 's ability to run in November. The council discussed the matter during a study session Feb. 6 as a follow-up to a contentious Jan. 23 hearing that featured talk of lawsuits and Johnson accusing Mayor Adam Paul and city attorney Tim Cox of having a political agenda against her.
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AMSTERDAM, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Dutch gas producer NAM on Friday said it had halted all production at the Loppersum site at the Groningen field.
Economy minister Eric Wiebes instructed NAM on Thursday to halt production at the five production points which form the Loppersum site to limit seismic risks in the region. (Reporting by Bart Meijer; editing by Jason Neely)
Outside groups spending $270k in special elections
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A government watchdog group says outside groups are spending about $270,000 in races to fill two open seats in the Legislature.
Democrat Caleb Frostman faces Republican Andre Jacque in the 1st Senate District. Democrat Ann Groves Lloyd and Republican Jon Plumer are facing off in the 42nd Assembly District. Elections in both districts are set for June 12.
Wisconsin Democracy Campaign reported Wednesday that the League of Conservation Voters political action committee is spending about $170,750 to support Frostman.
The group For Our Future is spending $27,320 to support Frostman and about $16,700 to support Lloyd.
The National Democratic Redistricting Committee is spending $35,000 on online advertising to support Frostman and $15,000 on online ads to support Lloyd.
The Wisconsin Realtors Political Fund is spending about $8,300 to support Plumer.
Police arrest suspect in stabbing of Northern California man
SEBASTOPOL, Calif. (AP) — Authorities say a suspect in the fatal stabbing of a 19-year-old man has been arrested after a manhunt in Northern California.
The Santa Rosa Press Democrat reports witnesses saw Cory Alan Vaughn get stabbed multiple times during a fight around noon Saturday. He died in a parking lot.
The newspaper says the attack in Sebastopol happened at the end of the town's Apple Blossom Parade, an annual springtime event that draws hundreds of revelers.
Investigators say the suspect fled in a burgundy BMW sedan. Police arrested 18-year-old Anthony William Ibach several hours later about 40 miles (65 kilometers) away in the city of San Rafael. He could face charges including murder. It wasn't known Sunday if he has an attorney.
Sebastopol Police Chief James Conner says Ibach had previous contact with authorities while he was a minor.
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SACRAMENTO (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday evening's drawing of the California Lottery's "Daily 4" game were:
4-9-0-9
(four, nine, zero, nine)
¶ Ticket-holders with all four winning numbers in the order given win the top prize. Lesser amounts are also awarded to ticket-holders with other varying combinations of the winning numbers.
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The University of Wisconsin-Madison College of Engineering is offering a course on unmanned aircraft systems this summer.
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Wyoming has seen its first drop in student enrollment in more than a decade, with state data showing public schools lost more than 700 students in the past year. The Casper Star-Tribune reports that the state Department of Education figures, collected in October, show the decrease in enrollment accounted for less than 1 percent of Wyoming's student population.
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WWE has announced that Daniel Bryan would face Big Cass at the Backlash PPV.
The Backlash pay-per-view event takes place on May 6, 2018 in Newark, New Jersey at the Prudential Center and will air on the WWE Network and some traditional pay-per-view outlets. Both Raw and SmackDown brands will be featured. Here is the updated card:
Singles Match: Roman Reigns vs. Samoa Joe
Singles Match: Daniel Bryan vs. Big Cass
WWE Intercontinental Title Match: Seth Rollins © vs. The Miz
WWE United States Title Match: Jeff Hardy © vs. Randy Orton
WWE Raw Women’s Title Match: Nia Jax © vs. Alexa Bliss
WWE SmackDown Women’s Title Match: Carmella © vs. Charlotte Flair
Supreme Court on Monday refused to take suo moto cognisance of the deaths of 63 children in Gorakhpur’s Baba Raghav Das Medical College and Hospital. While disposing of the petition, Chief Justice of India JS Khehar asked the petitioner to approach the High Court as Chief Minister Adityanath was “personally taking interest” in the matter.
The plea also had also sought an inquiry by a Special Investigation Team in the case.
Adityanath had said on Saturday that the children had died of encephalitis, though reports had alleged that they had died after a shortage of oxygen supply to the hospital. He had said that a special team will investigate the deaths.
The principal of BRD Medical College and Hospital and the nodal officer at its Department of Pediatrics were both replaced on Sunday. Rajeev Mishra and Kaleef Khan were suspended from their posts on Saturday.
SUFFIELD, Conn. (AP) – The person fatally shot by a town police officer in Connecticut has been identified as a Massachusetts man.
Connecticut State Police says 57-year-old Thomas Gezotis, of West Springfield, Massachusetts was shot by Suffield police on April 13.
State police say they’re still investigating the incident, which happened at about 12:30 p.m. during a motor vehicle stop.
Police have released few details, only saying there was an “interaction” with a person in the car that resulted in the officer firing at least one round.
Gezotis was taken to the hospital where he died.
The officer, whose name has not been released, was not shot, but was taken to the hospital for evaluation.
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Stranger Things: Top 6 Film References In Season 1!
From Alien to The Thing, there were a ton of films referenced in the first season of Stranger Things! Here are our top 6 favorite movie references from season one.
GRADUATES from the University of Portsmouth are seeing a boost in their earnings.
The university has been ranked top in the UK by The Economist for the salaries its graduates earn.
Five years after graduation, the average student earns £3,100, or 13 per cent, above expectations. In comparison, the average University of Oxford graduate earns £1,900, or five per cent, above expectations.
To calculate a university’s impact on their graduates’ salaries, The Economist compared each university’s graduates’ earnings with the average predicted salary of a student, based on factors such as previous exam results and social background.
University of Portsmouth vice-chancellor Professor Graham Galbraith said: ‘This report shows we are adding more value than any other university, giving our students the skills they need.
‘We offer an outstanding and distinctive student experience, with a focus on career enhancing activities and embedding technology in courses designed to prepare them for successful careers.’
UEFA Champions League: Salah shines as Liverpool beat Roma
Liverpool took a big step towards the UEFA Champions League final with a 5-2 win over AS Roma in their semifinal, first leg at Anfield on Tuesday. Two late Roma goals, however, will give the Italians, who came back from 4-1 down to beat Barcelona in the previous round, some hope of an upset in the return game next Wednesday. Two superbly taken goals from Mohamed Salah gave Jurgen Klopp’s side a 2-0 lead at halftime and Liverpool ripped Roma apart after the break.
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SAN JOSE (KRON) — A San Jose teacher was arrested Thursday for allegedly stealing Coach bags.
Tom Tran was taken into custody at around 11:45 a.m. for an arrest warrant for grand theft, according to police.
Tran was placed on administrative leave by East Side Union High School.
He is accused of stealing two designer backpacks from a store at Westfield Valley Fair earlier this year.
School officials say they are waiting for more information from police before making a decision on Tran’s future with the district.
Feb 14 Seowonintech Co Ltd :
* Says it plans to pay annual cash dividend as 660 won/share for FY 2016, to shareholders of record on Dec. 31, 2016
* Total dividend amount is 12.28 billion won
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A number of Irish Rail depots could close as part of the Bus Éireann strike next week.
The shared locations could close with Irish Rail staff refusing to cross picket lines.
A strike at Bus Éireann is due to begin on Monday - with unions entering Workplace Relations Commission talks this afternoon.
Dermot O'Leary of the National Bus and Rail Union says the strike could disrupt more than just Bus Éireann customers.
Mr O'Leary said: "There are a number of shared locations in this country where Bus Eireann have depots that they share with irish Rail and a large number of people have been telling us that they are going to have extreme difficulty passing pickets to depots next Monday.
"And that's a reality, it's unfortunate, but that's it. It's called a moral compass and people understand that when there's a picket on the gate, it's very difficult for any workers, certainly ours, to pass it."
March 30 Boeing Co :
* Boeing says 57 new orders (unidentified customer(s) for 53 737s and four 787s) for the week through March 28, 2017
* Boeing says in the changes category, reduced 737 orders by 13 and 747 orders by two for the week through March 28, 2017 Source text - bit.ly/1CPj6cX Further company coverage:
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With Donald Trump and Republican attacks on immigrants, health care, the environment and more, we need progressive laughs now more than ever. That’s why we’re excited to present Laughing Liberally Milwaukee, a monthly progressive political comedy show featuring some of Milwaukee’s top liberal and progressive comedians.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Post is reporting that Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election is now examining whether President Donald Trump tried to obstruct justice.
Accusations of obstruction arose when last month when Trump fired FBI Director James Comey. Comey testified in a Senate hearing last week that he believed he was fired “because of the Russia investigation.”
Comey also testified he had told Trump he was not under investigation.
Mark Corallo, a spokesman for Trump’s personal lawyer, responded Wednesday evening to the Post report by saying, “The FBI leak of information regarding the president is outrageous, inexcusable and illegal.”
The Post report cites anonymous sources who were briefed on requests made by investigators. It was not known whether the FBI was the source of the information.
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The RSPCA has said that a new bill drafted by Environment Secretary Michael Gove would go further to protect animal rights than EU law post-Brexit.
After a battle with "fake news" when MPs voted against transferring EU law on animal sentience into our own, Mr Gove has vowed to make sure Brexit works "not just for citizens but for the animals we love and cherish too."
While furious activists said MPs had "voted that animals are not sentient", the Government said that those claims were untrue, and they simply voted against the amendment to avoid causing legal confusion.
In the new draft bill, animal sentience is enshrined in UK law and five-year jail sentences for animal cruelty are introduced.
It also explicitly rejects exemptions for cultural animal cruelty that the European Union allows in its law, such as bullfighting and the production of foie gras.
Because of this, Michael Gove has said that leaving the EU will be positive for animal rights.
× American Girl introduces Logan, its first boy doll
The makers of American Girl dolls say it’s been a longtime request—and they’re unveiling their first boy doll for the toy line.
His name is Logan Everett, and he plays the drums for Tenny Grant, another new doll who’s trying to become a country singer.
Logan is the first male doll for a company best known for its 18-inch female dolls that come from a variety of backgrounds and time periods. Clad in a t-shirt and sneakers, Logan will have a drum set as his accessory.
The company said a boy character has been a “top request” from fans for decades. A spokeswoman said American Girl is hopeful that Logan will appeal to both girls and boys.
Logan will retail for about $115. He’ll be released on Thursday, Feb. 16.
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) -- The Arizona Cardinals have added depth at defensive end by signing free agent Benson Mayowa to a one-year contract.
The five-year NFL veteran spent the past two seasons with the Dallas Cowboys, appearing in 28 games, eight as a starter. With the Cowboys, he had seven sacks, 38 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery. He had a career-high six sacks in 2016.
Mayowa made the Seattle roster as an undrafted free agent out of Idaho in 2013. He played two games for the Seahawks as a rookie and 28 games for Oakland over the following two seasons. He has nine sacks in 58 games.
Arizona already is strong at the starting defensive end position, with All-Pro Chandler Jones (the NFL sack leader with 17) and Marcus Golden, who is coming off knee surgery.
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John “Jack” “Pops” Hangartner, 78, of Charles City, passed away Sunday, August 13, 2017 at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.
Arrangements are pending with Hauser Funeral Home, in Charles City, 641-228-2323, www.hauserfh.com.
March 19 (Reuters) - Wageworks Inc:
* WAGEWORKS PROVIDES UPDATE ON FORM 10-K FILING
* WAGEWORKS - GOT NOTICE FROM NYSE INDICATING CO IS NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH CONTINUED LISTING REQUIREMENTS
* WAGEWORKS - CONTINUES TO WORK TO COMPLETE PREPARATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO FILE FORM 10-K “AS SOON AS POSSIBLE” Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Bendigo And Adelaide Bank Ltd
* ‍On a cash earnings basis FY net interest income increased $47.7m to $1,232.0m​
* Fy net profit after tax attributable to owners of company up 3.4% to $429.6 million
* ‍Final dividend 34.0 cents per share​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said during a news conference at the Battle of Britain bunker that it's, "overwhelmingly likely" that it was Vladimir Putin's decision to poison Sergei Skripal. Rough cut (no reporter narration).
(Reuters) - Bajaj Auto Ltd on Friday reported a 3 percent rise in quarterly profit, but missed estimates, as higher exports during the period were partially offset by increased raw materials costs.
Net profit for the quarter ended Dec. 31 rose to 9.52 billion rupees ($149.3 million) from 9.25 billion rupees a year ago. bit.ly/2nusswq
Profit fell well below analysts’ expectations of 10.67 billion rupees, according to Thomson Reuters Eikon data.
Total revenue from operations rose about 19 percent to 63.69 billion rupees. Exports sales grew 25 percent for the quarter. Exports accounted for 42 percent of total number of vehicles sold.
($1 = 63.7550 rupees)
LAREDO, Texas (AP) — Authorities say a semitrailer driver is in custody after he was found to be transporting 76 immigrants in Texas.
The U.S. Border Patrol said in a statement Monday that the immigrants were discovered Friday at a checkpoint on U.S. 83, about 35 miles (56 kilometers) north of Laredo in South Texas. The semitrailer stopped in the checkpoint's primary lane where the driver, a U.S. citizen, was questioned about his immigration status.
His rig was kept for further inspection, and agents found the immigrants inside the trailer.
The immigrants are from Mexico, Honduras, El Salvador and Guatemala. Thirteen were unaccompanied minors. The Border Patrol says all of them are in good health.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement spokeswoman Nina Pruneda says the driver's identity and other details about the case are being withheld at this time.
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Rascal Flatts continues to roll out instant dowload tracks ahead of the May 19 release of their album, Back to Us, and nobody is more excited about the latest one than Dan + Shay. That’s because Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney co-wrote the track, called “Hopin’ You Were Lookin’.”
“Today is a really good day because Rascal Flatts released a song we wrote!” the duo shared on social media.
It’s worth noting that Shay can already take credit for a Rascal Flatts #1. He and Best New Artist Grammy winner Meghan Trainor co-wrote the trio’s most recent chart-topper, “I Like the Sound of That.”
You can stream “Hopin’ You Were Lookin’,” the title track “Back to Us,” and the group’s top-15 hit “Yours If You Want It” now — or, you can instantly download the tunes if you pre-order the album.
Dan + Shay happen to be a few spots ahead of Gary LeVox, Joe Don Rooney and Jay DeMarcus on the chart with their #12 hit, “How Not To.”
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Georgetown has announced that it is promoting James Howard to be its next women’s basketball coach.
Howard had been the team’s associate head coach for the past two seasons. Georgetown athletic director Lee Reed said in a university release Wednesday announcing the hire that he is confident Howard “will continue to build upon our foundation as we strive to be one of the best teams in the Big East Conference.”
Georgetown’s previous coach, Natasha Adair, left for a similar position at Delaware last month. The Hoyas were 17-13 last season and played in the postseason WNIT.
Howard came to Georgetown from Bethune-Cookman, where he spent four seasons as the associate head coach. The Wildcats had 10 or more wins every season and appeared in three MEAC Tournaments, winning at least one game in the final two years.
We have new information about a story that we told you about back in December when a van was stolen from a local daycare center. Without the van, it made field trips and rides to and from school impossible.
The van was just located on Tuesday.
We told you last time that the van was parked at an employee's home and was stolen. Turns out, the van was found at the apartment complex from where it disappeared.
Gordon Smith, the program supervisor at Parkview Early Learning Center says when it was found, there were two parking tickets on it. The van was able to start when they put the key in it.
There is a broken light lens and the front plate is gone. It was found messy inside. Smith says they are not using the van yet to transport kids until they can get it fixed up and cleaned out.
As far as anyone can tell, nothing looks like it is missing.
Smith says they are thankful that everyone kept their eyes out for it.
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A traffic stop over tinted windows netted "400,000 doses of death," according to a report by philly.com.
A police K9 was brought to the stop on Sept. 29 near Interstate 95 in Bucks County, and the dog sniffed out six kilos, or 13 pounds, of heroin that was hidden under a seat, the news website reported.
Bucks County District Attorney Matthew Weintraub called the $4 million worth of heroin bricks "400,000 doses of death."
MORE: Fentanyl seized by cops enough to kill half a county, DA says
Three people were arrested and face drug charges: Edward Torres, 30; Sergio Arturo Maciel Landeros, 27, and Alejantro Levya Granados, 41.
The three were each being held on $1 million bail in Bucks County Prison.
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(CNN) President Donald Trump told Israeli newspaper Israel Hayom, that he is "not somebody that believes that going forward with ... settlements is a good thing for peace," in an interview billed as his first with Israeli media since taking office.
The President said he did not want to condemn Israel with comments.
"I understand Israel very well, and I respect Israel a lot, and they have been through a lot," he told the newspaper," he said.
Ahead of Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to Washington next week, Trump said he's "always had good chemistry" with the Israeli Prime Minister and that Netanyahu "is a good man."
"He wants to do the right thing for Israel," Trump said, adding, "I believe that he wants peace and wants to have it badly."
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Valentine's Day often inspires a flurry of card and gift giving to loved ones as an expression of affection. Whether homemade or store bought, Valentine's cards have always been a popular collectible and Susie King, of Lewistown, has a fondness for vintage cards.
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(AP) – Court records show a Houston-area woman is accused of placing a plastic bag over the head of her 1-year-old son and sending video of the abuse to relatives because she was upset that the child’s father had a new girlfriend.
Twenty-three-year-old Jamelle Peterkin of Humble appeared in court Monday on a charge of endangering a child and was freed on $15,000 bond.
The boy’s aunt, Ra’Neicha Broadnax, told KTRK-TV that in recent days she received videos and pictures from Peterkin also showing the child being slapped.
Broadnax said Peterkin indicated she was angry about the father’s new girlfriend. Records show Peterkin also placed a plastic bag in the boy’s mouth.
The current condition of the child wasn’t detailed in the report. Online records don’t list an attorney for Peterkin.
A lab in England is developing a harpoon to try to catch the thousands of pieces of space junk orbiting the earth, before catastrophe strikes.
April 13 BP Plc:
* BP starts up Trinidad onshore compression project
* Full start-up will take place over next few months.
* When fully on stream, onshore compression facility will have potential to deliver approximately 200 million standard cubic feet of gas per day.
* Atlantic LNG Company Of Trinidad and Tobago will serve as operator. Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom: +91 80 6749 1136)
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Quanta Services Inc:
* QUANTA SERVICES SELECTED FOR TWO LARGE DIAMETER MAINLINE PIPELINE PROJECTS
* QUANTA SERVICES SAYS EXECUTED CONTRACTS FOR TWO DIAMETER MAINLINE PIPELINE PROJECTS WITH ESTIMATED REVENUE IN EXCESS OF $550 MILLION
* QUANTA SERVICES INC - CONTRACTS FOR OTHER PROJECT WERE EXECUTED IN JANUARY 2018 AND WILL BE REFLECTED IN BACKLOG AS OF MARCH 31, 2018.
* QUANTA SERVICES - TWO DIAMETER MAINLINE PIPELINE PROJECTS EXPECTED TO BEGIN CONSTRUCTION IN H1 2018 WITH COMPLETION EXPECTED BY END OF 2018 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
A bridge that spans the Columbia River, connecting the Longview and Rainier areas, is closed because someone tied backpacks to the bridge, authorities say.
The backpacks are hanging about 15 feet below the deck of the Lewis and Clark Bridge, according to a Washington State Patrol spokesman. The Oregon State Police and U.S. Coast Guard referred to them as suspicious.
The Oregon State Police said about 11:30 a.m. Monday that the bridge is expected to be closed for several hours. The Columbia River is also closed to traffic.
Oregon State Police bomb technicians are among the authorities responding.
— The Oregonian/OregonLive
Vatanen (upper body) did not suit up for Game 3 against the Flames on Monday.
The blueliner was a game-time decision heading into the contest but wasn't able to play through his injury. The Ducks are up 2-0 in the series, which may have prompted Vatanen to take a couple extra days to rest in advance of Game 4 on Wednesday. The Finn recorded four shots on goal, two hits, two blocked shots and no points through the first two games of the series despite receiving nearly eight minutes of combined power-play time.
Simple vegetable dishes are healthy and bolster any meal, but if you’re tired of the same old steamed or roasted flavors, reach for the mustard. Just a little—to just about any vegetable dish—can transform it beautifully.
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(WTNH)–Amity high school boys hockey coach Gary Lindgren beat cancer a few years ago. Now, his team is trying to help a young man who’s battling cancer.
On Wednesday night at Bennett rink in West Haven, the Spartans and North Branford are teaming up for the Coaches versus Cancer benefit game.
15-year-old Justin DaSilva will be honored at the game.
He’s been battling a very rare and aggressive bone cancer for the last seven years.
Lindgren hopes the community steps up to help.
Game time tomorrow night is 6:30.
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Lacy rushed four times for 10 yards in Sunday's preseason opener against the Chargers.
Thomas Rawls played the first series and carried twice for five yards before Lacy entered the contest for the second series. Lacy didn't fare much better than Rawls on the ground, and notably failed to convert on third-and-goal situation from the one-yard line. Rawls currently sits atop the depth chart, though Lacy likely will get time with the first-string offense at some point in the team's final three preseason contests. Whoever emerges as the starter for Week 1 may only have a marginal edge in the distribution of touches out of the backfield, as the Seahawks look poised to deploy a timeshare at running back between Rawls and Lacy.
Who? Jurgen Klopp
When? 5.15pm
Where? Germany
What for? To preview the Champions League qualifier with Hoffenheim.
How can I follow it? On a very special press conference liveblog, with updates from James Pearce.
What sort of questions will they ask? Coutinho, van Dijk.. the usual suspects will be on the agenda. Plus, all about Hoffenheim - a team Liverpool will know plenty about.
What would you ask Klopp? Put yourself in James Pearce’s shoes.. what would you want to ask the Reds boss today? Send your questions to @JoeRimmer88 on Twitter and we will look at the best ones right here.
This video was uploaded by ABLtv.com — the official YouTube account of the Australian Baseball League — back in 2015.
The events in the video took place prior to a baseball game in Australia. A young lad was given the honor of performing the Australian national anthem, only there was one problem: he had the hiccups.
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Undeterred by his condition the adorable little tyke — whose name is Ethan — powered through and fulfilled his duty like any patriotic Australian would.
Ethan appeared on a British TV show to talk about the event shortly after it occurred:
American captures men's NYC Half marathon
NEW YORK (AP) — Ben True became the first American men's open division winner at the 2018 United Airlines New York City Half marathon.
The 32-year-old True crossed the finish line Sunday in 1:02:39, his first attempt at the distance. He just beat out fellow countryman and second-place finisher Dathan Ritzenhein.
The women's race was captured by 24-year-old Ethiopian Buze Diriba. She finished with a time of 1:12:23, only a one-tenth of a second edge over second place finisher American Emily Sisson.
More than 20,000 runners competed in the 13.1-mile race from Brooklyn to Manhattan. The new route featured iconic landmarks, including Times Square, Grand Central Terminal, Chinatown and the Manhattan Bridge.
It's the first 2018 race in the New York Road Runner's five-borough series.
Dr. Petey shares some details from Hail Varsity’s photo shoot, says which football coaches he believes have burner accounts and also shares his predictions for how he thinks the Huskers will fair against Big Ten Conference opponents.
A 19-year-old Palestinian Arab rioter was killed on Saturday in clashes with security forces in the village of Burqin, near Jenin.
The Palestinian Authority's health ministry said the man was seriously wounded after being shot in the head and was evacuated to the hospital in Jenin, where he was pronounced dead.
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A terrific batting display powered Cambridgeshire to a suprise first innings lead in their Minor Counties Championship match against Staffordshire yesterday (August 14).
Tons from teenager Ben Seabrook and Callum Guest set the foundation for a late onslaught from local men James Williams (Wisbech) and Lewis Bruce (Peterborough Town).
Stand-in skipper Williams smacked an unbeaten 57 from 53 balls (three fours, two sixes), while Bruce whacked 57 from just 32 balls which included four huge sixes at Wisbech Town CC.
The pair added 120 in just 13 overs to push Cambs to 381-5 in their 90 overs - a lead of 17.
But Staffs finished the day in front by 126 with eight wickets in hand ahead of the final day (August 15) with ex-first class professional Kadeer Ali on 85 not out.
Scores: Staffs 364-7 (P. Wilshaw 103, R. Hassett 93, K. Ali 57, L. Bruce 3-124, H. Craig 2-97) & 143-2 (K. Ali 85no).
Cambs 381-5 (B. Seabrook 107, C. Guest 101, J. Williams 57no, L. Bruce 57, A. Butt 36).
CURE: Douglas Waters (L) has been treated for macular degeneration by Prof Lyndon da Cruz (CL)
Experts are using genetically-engineered tissues which are implanted into the eye and stop age-related vision problems.
The stem cell treatment for macular degeneration has already helped 86-year-old Douglas Waters and an unnamed woman in her 60s.
Both are now able to read after barely being able to see.
Researchers say they will have an off-the-shelf treatment ready within the next five years.
The issue affects some 600,000 people in the UK alone.
STRONGSVILLE, Ohio (WCMH) – Police in northeast Ohio are looking for a missing pregnant 14-year-old girl who is believed to be with a wanted fugitive.
Annalys Clay was last seen with her mother around midnight on December 4th in Strongsville. An Amber Alert was not issued but police tell WKYC in Cleveland that they believe Clay could be in danger.
Police believe Clay is with her cousin, 33-year-old Louis Jakab, who is believed to be the father of Clay’s child.
Jakab is also wanted for a parole violation from a previous manslaughter conviction.
The pair was last seen in a 2017 black Audi A3 with an Ohio license plate of HED3844. Those plates were reported stolen from Cleveland.
Jakab is described as being 6’4″ and weighing approximately 190 pounds, with a shaved head and blue eyes. Clay is 5’4″ and weighs 125 pounds, with red hair and blue eyes.
Anyone with information is asked to call 1-866-492-6833.
Hagelin scored a goal and added an assist during Friday's 7-4 win over Washington.
The speedy winger has now collected three goals and seven assists through his past 10 contests. It's been a huge turnaround for Hagelin, as he recorded just six points through the first 42 games of the season. Considering his respectable offensive track record, the 29-year-old Swede is worth a look in deep settings, and especially with Pittsburgh now sporting a 10-3-0 record since the calendar flipped to 2018.
Trudeau has conceded as much. In a year-end interview with The Canadian Press, Trudeau said he has dual responsibilities: on the one hand, to encourage a strong economic partnership, and the other, to stand up for his values. “In certain situations, it’s to work in a very collaborative way. In other situations, it will be … very clear that we do not share the same values.”
The winner of the 2017 Nobel Peace Prize is the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons. ICAN received the award for its role in achieving the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Gas prices are higher than they were a year ago today, but haven’t moved since last week.
The national average is at its highest level of the summer so far.
Factors like a rise in oil prices, the political unrest in Venezuela, and the hurricane season could all raise the prices of oil.
People say the relatively low prices this summer have allowed them to travel more and save some money.
But they say the cost to fill up their tank still isn’t low enough.
“Going to work and so-forth it’s definitely saved a lot of money in my pockets,” Suffield, Connecticut, resident David Bielonko said. “I mean I still think they should get lower though. The gas prices are still up the way they are as opposed to the way they used to be. That’s my viewpoint on it.”
Gas was just $2 a gallon in 2016. In 2012, prices were as high as $3.70.
Prices are the highest they’ve been all summer long, but this could be their peak.
VARMLAND, Sweden (NBC News) — Check out this footage of a rare white moose in Sweden that has gone viral!
The BBC says there are only about 100 white moose in the country.
In the video, the rare animal can be seen taking a quick dip in a stream, before eating on some nearby plants.
According to the BBC, “The moose aren’t albino, but grow white fur from a genetic mutation.”
Albino animals are pure white with pink or red eyes, and the moose in this video has neither.
Pretty often on The Disclaimer, WMSE's weekly culture chat show with Ryan Schleicher, Milwaukee Record's Matt Wild and I, our conversations take us into territory we don't know much about. This week we try to remedy that by bringing in somebody who knows a lot about everything, an actual lawyer: Mark Leitner, of Laffey, Leitner & Goode LLC. He adds his insight on a few subjects we've been talking about in recent weeks, including Milwaukee's ongoing strip-club drama and the county's odd parks policy involving a certain cell-phone game, and explains why so often politicians are willing to waste money defending policies that could end up costing taxpayers real money in court. He also explains how the recent Supreme Court ruling regarding North Carolina's race-based gerrymandering could impact Wisconsin.
You can stream the episode below.
March 29 Stada management at press conference
* Cfo says expect very strong q1, helped by positive development in russia and germany
* CEO says chairman Oetker has never mentioned an ask price of 70 eur per share, management has not voiced a target price
* Stada ceo says have no reason to assume that business secrets went into wrong hands as a result of wire tapping
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MILWAUKEE Summerfest officials announced the lineup of headliners slated for the newly renovated Miller Lite Oasis during Summerfest's 50th. Summerfest and MillerCoors officials say they are excited to introduce Summerfest fans t o the new Miller Lite Oasis during Summerfest's 50th .
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Istanbul anti-terror police on Monday detained eight people suspected of links to the New Year gun attack on a nightclub in the Turkish city that left 39 dead and was claimed by Islamic State (IS) jihadists, a report said.
[ISTANBUL] Istanbul anti-terror police on Monday detained eight people suspected of links to the New Year gun attack on a nightclub in the Turkish city that left 39 dead and was claimed by Islamic State (IS) jihadists, a report said.
The Dogan news agency said police were pressing on with operations after making the first arrests over the attack.
The suspected gunman is still believed to be on the run.
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Liverpool are on the hunt for a top shot-stopper and Jurgen Klopp is not completley sold on Loris Karius who made two calamitous errors for the Reds in the Champions League final against Real Madrid last Saturday in Kiev.
Roma goalkeeper Alisson is on their wishlist, although it is thought he could cost in excess of £90million.
Reports have suggested Roma will try and fend off all bids for Alisson until after the World Cup.
Chelsea are still trying to conduct transfer business despite uncertainty over Antonio Conte’s future and who could replace him in the hotseat at Stamford Bridge.
Michigan man accused of murder, kidnapping gets 2 trials
MUSKEGON, Mich. (AP) — A western Michigan man will face separate trials in the murder of a gas station clerk and kidnapping of a teenager.
A Muskegon judge decided Monday that Jeffrey Willis first will stand trial next month for murder and kidnapping in the 2013 disappearance of the clerk, Jessica Heeringa. That will be followed by a trial in the 2016 case, in which a teenager escaped his van and went to police.
Prosecutors sought to combine the cases because of their similarities. Defense attorneys argued the cases are complex and should be treated individually.
Willis was convicted last year in a third case, the 2014 slaying of jogger Rebekah Bletsch. He's serving a life sentence for shooting her.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Facebook (FB.O) said on Sunday it was conducting a “comprehensive internal and external review” to determine if the personal data of 50 million users that was reported to be misused by a political consultant still existed.
The company said in a statement that it was trying to determine the accuracy of allegations that a researcher gave the firm Cambridge Analytica inappropriately obtained Facebook user data starting in 2014.
In the statement from Paul Grewal, a Facebook vice president and deputy general counsel, the company said it was committed to “vigorously enforcing our policies to protect people’s information.”
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CALGARY — WestJet Airlines Ltd. says it’s experiencing a computer system outage that is expected to cause delays in its operations.
The airline recommends travellers arrive early at the airport and check their flight status ahead of time.
Travellers have reported on Twitter that there are long lines and kiosks off-line at some airports, as well as issues with booking on the company’s website.
The incident comes after the airline said last October computer problems caused delays for dozens of flights.
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The road to restoring two of Sioux City's most iconic downtown buildings is approved at Monday night's Sioux City City Council meeting.
Developer Lew Weinberg has been trying to bring the early 20th century Warrior and Davidson buildings back to life. Weinberg is working with Restoration Saint Louis to convert the buildings into a 146-room boutique hotel with 22 luxury apartments. Plans include a restaurant, bar, ballroom, banquet kitchen, and other amenities.
The project is estimated to cost 56-million dollars.
FirstEnergy (FE +0.9% ) was upgraded earlier to Outperform from In-Line with a $35 price target, up from $30, at Evercore ISI even as the company's FirstEnergy Solutions subsidiary is on the verge of filing for bankruptcy.
Evercore says FE's financial exposure to a FirstEnergy Solutions bankruptcy could be less than the $1.2B the firm was expecting in May, when it downgraded shares to In-Line from Outperform, and the firm also says it is now more comfortable about some of those financial exposures, such as a theoretical obligation to fund dry cask storage for FES' nuke plants, or is being discounted in the stock price.
The firm sees FE's recent engagement with FES bondholders as potentially facilitating a faster resolution of uncertainty than it had feared.
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Welcome to topsy-turvy land. Yesterday, China, the world’s Communist superpower, issued a rallying call for other countries to “join hands” and “uphold the authority and efficacy of the WTO”, the international body traditionally seen as the defender of the global, capitalist trading system.
Meanwhile, leading figures in the US trade department talked glumly about how the World Trade Organisation has lost its way. “We need to clarify our understanding of development within the WTO,” said Robert Lighthizer, the US trade representative.
The WTO is holding a three-day ministerial conference in Buenos Aires this week. Some officials are hoping the conference will be able to make some modest progress on issues like limiting domestic subsidies for fishermen and farmers, and establishing trade norms for exchange of data. But the big issue at play isn’t fish or farms. It’s whether or not the US will...
The owner of Vernon Downs Raceway, Hotel and Casino has announced it's shutting its doors for good after a tax relief bill has stalled in the Assembly.
Jeff Gural said the Senate has passed a bill providing tax relief for Vernon Downs, but the State Assembly has not shown any signs of making the same effort that would ensure the survival of the facility.
Vernon Downs will shut down in three different phases. In September the casino will close, while the race track will close in November and the hotel in December.
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New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio urged lawmakers in Albany to act quickly to ensure that a current law allowing speed cameras in school zones won’t expire in July, while also unveiling a new street design for a busy and dangerous Brooklyn road.
Speaking on Wednesday at the site of a deadly collision in March that killed two small children and injured two mothers—including one who was pregnant and then subsequently suffered the death of her unborn daughter later in her pregnancy—Mr. de Blasio, a Democrat, said that the city...
Recognising the critical role that financial advisors play in the wealth preservation process and the par of sound advice UTI Mutual Fund and CNBC-TV18 celebrates the effort of financial advisors across the country. This year the 8th UTI Mutual Fund and CNBC-TV18 Financial Advisor Awards starts with a power-pack interaction between Latha Venkatesh, Executive Editor of CNBC-TV18 and the MD of UTI Asset Management company, Leo Puri.
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YEREVAN, OCTOBER 6, ARMENPRESS. Russia’s Mi-28 helicopter was not shot down by terrorists of the Islamic State (outlawed in Russia) contrary to media rumors, but made an emergency landing in Hama due to technical problems, ARMENPRESS reports, citing TASS, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday, adding that the crew were well.
"On October 6, 2017 a Mi-28 helicopter had to make an emergency landing due to technical problems. The incident occurred while the Mi-28 was escorting another helicopter, a Mi-8, carrying personnel of the Russian Center for the Reconciliation of Conflicting Parties," the Defense Ministry said.
According to the ministry, the Mi-28’s crew were not hurt.
"The search and rescue service promptly delivered them to the air base," the report said. The pilots’ life and health are not in danger.
"As follows from the crew’s report and the examination of the aircraft, there had been no fire attack," the Defense Ministry stated.
MOSCOW (Reuters) - An exit poll showed Vladimir Putin won Russia’s presidential election held on Sunday with 73.9 percent of the vote.
Russian President and Presidential candidate Vladimir Putin at a polling station during the presidential election in Moscow, Russia March 18, 2018. Yuri Kadobnov/POOL via Reuters
The voting projection, by pollster VTsIOM, put Communist party challenger Pavel Grudinin in second place with 11.2 percent.
Vladimir Zhirinovsky, head of the nationalist Liberal Democratic Party, was on 6.7 pct, and TV personality Ksenia Sobchak had 2.5 percent, the exit poll showed.
April 20 WestJet Airlines Ltd said on Thursday it plans to launch an ultra-low-cost carrier in Canada.
The Canadian transport minister, in November, lifted foreign investment limits for Canadian airlines to 49 percent from 25 percent, a change spurring competition and lower fares by encouraging the launch of low-cost airlines.
The company said it plans to start the service late in 2017 with an initial fleet of 10 Boeing 737-800s aircrafts. (Reporting by Ahmed Farhatha in Bengaluru; Editing by Shounak Dasgupta)
Northern Health wants to remind the public about appropriate use of the emergency department at hospitals.
At this time of year the hospital sees an influx of people who come in for minor symptoms, like a cold or the flu.
Spokesperson for Northern Health, Eryn Collins says emergency rooms tend to patients who have the most serious health needs.
“That would include, but not limited to, breathing difficulties, severe bleeding or pain, broken bones, chest pain, suspected overdose, and eye injury.”
Collins urges people to use more community based resources like a family doctor or the walk in clinic if your condition doesn’t appear as bad.
Patients who are unsure if their condition warrants a trip to the emergency room can get advice through HealthLink BC(8-1-1) or visist HealthLinkBC.ca
TEL AVIV—Members of Israel’s governing coalition said they would propose legislation after Donald Trump’s inauguration to annex a West Bank Jewish settlement for the first time, defying the United Nations and the international community.
If approved, such a law would mark a stark departure from decades of Israeli policy tolerating and even promoting settlements but not considering them part of the country proper.
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Julianne Hough's frequent-flier status must be through the roof ... she just surfaced in Alaska a couple weeks after her African honeymoon.
Hough ditched her new hubby, Brooks Laich, for this vacay, instead hopping aboard a Celebrity Cruise with a bunch of high school pals, a trip that she said had been 11 years in the making.
Must've been nice because we're told they got hooked up in an 1800 square foot room on the Celebrity Solstice that came with 2 bedrooms, grand piano and what we can only imagine were sick views of glaciers.
The suite sets the average person back about $10,200 for the week long trip.
Don't think the Timbs or the flannel came with the room.
March 30 Suess Microtec AG:
* FY EBIT of 11.1 million euros ($11.94 million) more than doubled compared to previous year
* FY earnings after taxes (EAT) amounted to 5.0 million euros, compared to 0.2 million euros in previous year
* After Q4 2016 with a record sales level of 69.5 million euros, company expects a noticeable decline in sales in Q1 2017
* Order entry in Q1 of 2017 is expected to exceed previous guidance of 25 million to 35 million euros, given on Feb. 10
* At this point of time, company expects that order entry in Q1 of 2017 will range between 35 million and 45 million euros
* For Q1 2017 expects an EBIT below previous year's level
* Company expects the increased order entry in the first quarter 2017 to have a positive impact on sales and EBIT for the full fiscal year 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9296 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
Watch this extended teen Groot scene from ‘Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2’
Baby Groot steals the show once more in the new ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2’ teaser. — Screengrab from YouTubeLOS ANGELES, Aug 15 — Marvel Studios has released an extended version of the “teen Groot” credits scene from Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2 and it certainly is hilarious.
In the clip, Star-Lord aka Chris Pratt tries to get Groot to clean up his room with not much luck besides being called “boring”. Not one to take insults, Pratt can be seen reminding the teen of his past heroic tales including his dance off with Ronan in the original Guardians of the Galaxy.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2 will be released digitally on August 8 and on other home media on August 22.
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - Jiangsu Zhongnan Construction Group Co Ltd :
* SAYS IT HAS OBTAINED 11 LAND SITES IN JANUARY Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2Ex2e3F Further company coverage: (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
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COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Veteran center Mike Pouncey has agreed to a two-year contract with the Los Angeles Chargers.
The Chargers announced the deal with the three-time Pro Bowl selection Monday.
Pouncey was released by Miami last week after he refused a pay cut. He started all 16 games for the Dolphins last season, his seventh in the NFL.
The Chargers swooped in to grab a new center and powerful run blocker for what’s likely to be an impressive offensive line.
Spencer Pulley started all 16 games at center last season. Philip Rivers was sacked a career-low 18 times last season, but Los Angeles’ prolific offense sometimes struggled to get traction with its running game, which was ranked 26th in the NFL.
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You might want to take advantage of the hot weather Mississauga and Brampton has been experiencing lately because it sounds like it might not be sticking around come later this summer.
The Weather Network has just released its summer forecast and meteorologist Michael Carter says the heat isn’t expected to be going anywhere over the next couple of months. Temperatures are reaching into the high 20s, and have already hit the low 30s at least a couple of times, and that hot weather trend should continue in June and July.
However, come August, temperatures are likely going to return to typical levels and might actually be a little cooler than normal. Last year, the warm weather continued well into September but Carter doesn’t think that’s going to happen again this year.
“The best chance for real summerlike heat is in the first half of the season,” he said. “It’s going to be a front-loaded summer.”
Seven of the nine Nobel Prize winners in science this year were Americans. But will the U.S. be able to continue that trend? Scientists are warning the steep cuts that the Trump administration wants to make in funding for basic research will have drastic effects on future research.
Here & Now‘s Jeremy Hobson discusses the future of U.S. science funding with Kei Koizumi, visiting scholar at the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Abbott Laboratories
* Abbott announces extension of cash tender offer for all outstanding shares of series B convertible perpetual preferred stock of Alere Inc
* Abbott Laboratories - ‍offer was previously scheduled to expire on Aug. 11, 2017 and will now expire, on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Hollyoaks Episode Guide - Tuesday 25th April.
​SPOILER ALERT!
Joel pulls up outside the church. Harry visits Ste in prison who asks him to go to Amy’s funeral to say sorry on his behalf. Everyone gathers in the village to meet the funeral cars. Mike has to take over from Ryan when the emotion gets too much during the eulogy. Joel is confused to see that Warren is loitering at the church, what’s he up to?
Elsewhere, Kathy doesn’t accept Ste’s apology and Leah and Lucas overhear her say that Ste killed Amy. Ellie can’t face the World today and leaves Marnie to run the pub for Amy’s wake. Nick continues to chip away at Ellie but she finally stands up to him and swears that she won’t give up until someone believes her.​
Murray will guard the net Friday against the Capitals, Mike Vogel of the Capitals' official site reports.
Murray returned to the crease Tuesday evening in magnificent form, stopping 40 of the 42 shots he faced to pick up his 16th victory of the campaign. He faces a tough matchup to keep things rolling Friday, taking on a Capitals club that put up 3.20 goals per game during January.
Thousands took to the streets of Brazil's largest cities to protest the execution-style murder of Marielle Franco, a popular Rio de Janeiro city councilwoman and an outspoken critic of police killings of poor residents.
Suspect in Kansas killing arrested at Oklahoma bus stop
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Authorities say a suspect in a deadly weekend shooting in Wichita has been arrested at an Oklahoma bus stop.
The Wichita Eagle reports that the 34-year-old was booked Monday into the jail in Noble County, Oklahoma. Authorities are working to extradite him to Kansas, where he is suspected of killing 23-year-old Patrick Ball-Morse early Saturday at an apartment.
Wichita police Officer Paul Cruz says investigators received information that the suspect was on his way to Dallas, and police contacted the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. The man and a woman who was with him were arrested on a Greyhound bus for failure to report to their probation officers. The woman also is accused of bringing drugs into the jail in Oklahoma.
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TORRANCE A water main break left some Torrance businesses without water Saturday, Feb. 3.
The break was reported about 10:30 a.m. near 213th Street and Western Avenue, city officials said.
Water service to the primarily industrial area was expected to be restored about 10 p.m., officials said.
All southbound lanes of Western Avenue between Torrance Boulevard and 213th Street and the intersection of 213th Street and Western were closed for the repairs.
(WSVN) - There is still time to craft the perfect final away message before AOL’s groundbreaking Instant Messenger signs off forever.
AOL announced Friday that the instant messaging service will come to an end on Dec. 15. It first debuted back in 1997.
The program, which millions knew as AIM, was wildly popular before text messaging took the world by storm.
AOL thanked all of its buddies for making chat history in a tweet.
All good things come to an end. On Dec 15, we'll bid farewell to AIM. Thank you to all our users! #AIMemories https://t.co/b6cjR2tSuU pic.twitter.com/V09Fl7EPMx — AIM (@aim) October 6, 2017
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KEARNEY, Neb. (AP) — Sentencing has been scheduled May 30 for a man who admitted starting a fire at a woman’s basement apartment in Kearney.
Court records say 31-year-old Clifford Sellers pleaded guilty to arson after prosecutors dropped a burglary charge.
Police say no one was injured in the Jan. 22 fire.
NEW YORK — Fifth Harmony is going on “hiatus.”
The girl group announced Monday on Twitter that Ally Brooke, Normani Kordei, Dinah Jane and Lauren Jauregui will pursue “solo endeavours.” The group says the break will allow them “to gain new experiences, strengths and perspectives that we can bring back to our Fifth Harmony family.”
The group says it will perform remaining 2018 shows.
Camila Cabello left the group in 2016.
The singers auditioned as solo artists on “The X Factor” in 2012, but they were formed into a group and finished third in the competition.
Fifth Harmony released their debut album “Reflection” in 2015. They released their third album “Fifth Harmony” in 2017
JOHANNESBURG Lions centre Rohan Janse van Rensburg will undergo surgery on Friday and miss three months of action after suffering a ligament tear in his knee, his team said on Thursday.
“He will be out for approximately 12 weeks after being injured in the Super Rugby match against the Stormers in Cape Town on Saturday," the club said in a statement. "He has a lateral collateral ligament tear and posterolateral corner injury.”
It rules him out for the rest of Super Rugby’s regular season but he could be back in time for the playoffs for the Lions, who were runners-up last year and top their conference standings in the current campaign. They begin in July.
It also means the 22-year-old, who made his international debut for the Springboks against Wales in November, will miss out on potential selection for the three-test series against France in June.
(Reporting by Mark Gleeson in Cape Town; Editing by Neville Dalton)
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2:30 Seahawks' Michael Bennett, wearing sack-dance 'Two Pumps Only' shirt, on pal Cliff Avril, more
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1:06 Washington coach Lorenzo Romar reflects on loss to Washington State
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Alyssa Katherine Golding, 13, was last seen walking to school Monday morning (Photo: Warren Police)
A 13-year-old Warren girl was reported missing Monday morning, according to Warren police.
Alyssa Katherine Golding was last seen walking to school in the area of 12 mile and Schoenherr at approximately 7:35 a.m., police said.
She was wearing a black, puffy, knee-length coat, a neon pink hooded sweatshirt and white Nike shoes.
Golding is five feet tall and 199 lbs. She is white, has blue eyes and blond hair.
If you have any information, contact Warren Police Department at 586-574-4700.
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NEW YORK — In Washington, even a name change is fraught with political drama.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is pushing to be referred to as the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, a surface level, but notable change for the agency tasked with protecting consumers against debt collectors and banks.
Officials say the change reflects the bureau’s legal name, but critics say it underscores the abrupt ideological turn the bureau has taken since Trump-appointee Mick Mulvaney took over. The 2010 Dodd-Frank Act did create a “Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection” but that name has rarely been used, except occasionally in court filings.
Under Mulvaney, the bureau has proposed revisiting the regulations and policies the Obama administration put in place, and has also reduced the number of enforcement actions it has taken.
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Kenyans largely ignored an opposition call to go on strike on Monday, re-opening shops and returning to work as they shrugged off demands for demonstrations against President Uhuru Kenyatta's re-election and against the killing of protesters.
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1:36 'The King,' (Elvis impersonator Will Kettler) is in the house for Valentine’s Day weddings
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WASHINGTON — Thousands of veterans and their supporters tore down barricades blocking access to the World War II Memorial on the National Mall because of the government shutdown. “Tear down...
THE Kogi State Government has commenced the sale of its long awaited Confluence rice.
The confluence rice is being piloted by the State Agricultural Development Project (Kogi ADP).
The agency said it has commenced the milling and sales of the confluence rice to meet the high demand during the yuletide season.
Assistant Managing Director of Kogi ADP, Mr Isaac Ejiga, who made the revelation said the confluence rice is a product of sustained commitment of Kogi state government to make the state assume leadership position in food production in the country.
Ejiga assured that Kogi ADP will continue to contribute towards the state government determination to make confluence rice the most affordable rice for Kogites.
He said the product is available to the masses at Kogi ADP head office, Felele, Lokoja and will be sold to residents during the festive period and beyond. He put the cost price of 25kg bag at N7,000 while 10kg goes for N3,000.
A new Elizabethan five-act comedy by Jared McDaris. Cordelius, a Swiss Nobleman, and his bondman Julian are cast by mischance upon the isle of Amosa, where women rule and men are the gentler sex. The Duchess Penti Celia welcomes them to the Festival of the New Moon, but celebrations are marred by the egomaniacal sparring of the wastrel knights Dame Anu (the virtuous) and Dame Grendela (the fartuous). Posturing, singing, squabbling, seducing, and all manner of cunning color the Dames' plots to embarrass and one-up one another, and the poor men soon find themselves hapless pawns in their game. With overt nods to Hamlet and MacBeth, and some allusion to other Shakespeare classics, The Wayward Women is a comedy-pastoral about generational norms, fluid morality (and gender roles), and good-old-fashioned sex.
Classes start this week, so Sunday was move-in day for the University of South Carolina students living on campus this year. We caught up with a few of the upperclassmen as they were moving into their dorms to find out what five things they can't live without in the dorm.
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One Shreveport Army veteran, Ed Gonzales, said he's been having these problems with his appointments at Overton Brooks VA Medical Center in Shreveport for the last two years. "I had two appointments today," Gonzales said after the recording played.
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Christchurch’s multi-million dollar Taiora QEII sports facility has officially opened this afternoon.
The $38 million project began in January last year with the hopes of being open for Queen’s Birthday Weekend.
Attractions include lane and leisure pools, a hydro slide, lazy river, cafe and gym.
Mayor of Christchurch Lianne Dalziel told 1 NEWS "it's a fantastic facility" and the kids will definitely appreciate it.
Operations manager, Nigel Cox, says they’re expecting thousands of people this afternoon and will be open late to cater for the masses.
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Retired boxing legend Floyd Mayweather will return to the UK on a three-date tour.
The former pound-for-pound No.1 will visit Leicester, Liverpool and London in March.
He will be interviewed by former cruiserweight world champion Johnny Nelson while fans will have a chance to meet the icon.
But the tour is much reduced from a similar event last year that saw him appear in more than half a dozen locations across the country.
Tickets are available from £40 for a standard seat furthest away from the stage while £1000 will get fans a VIP photo meet and greet in a private room for 15 minutes.
The 'TMT Special Package' also includes a personalised glove and a two-course meal.
Mayweather retired from the sport in 2015 after his 49th successive victory, against Andre Berto.
He has repeatedly been linked with a return, possibly for a rematch against Manny Pacquiao.
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Police Department says it is responding to a report of an explosion near Times Square.
The response is centered in the area of the Port Authority bus terminal.
It’s led to delays along some of the subway lines that pass beneath the bus terminal.
Some passengers have been evacuated as a precaution.
There were no immediate reports of injuries.
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Two killed, three injured in South Amboy head-on crash Investigation shows driver going wrong way on Route 9 Check out this story on mycentraljersey.com: http://mycj.co/2ofZKhu Middlesex County Prosecutor Andrew C. Carey and Chief Darren Lavigne of the South Amboy Police Department said police are investigating a fatal head-on collision in which two drivers were killed and three passengers were injured in a crash on Route 9 in South Amboy early Sunday morning.
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New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) President Ram Nath Kovind said on Monday that Tokyo Olympics in 2020 offer an opportunity to raise the country's standing in the worlds eyes and the people should absorb themselves for the next three years in the "national mission".
In his address to the nation on the eve of 71st Independence Day, the President said the citizens and children of India - whether living at home or abroad - must ask themselves how they can add to the country's pride.
"The Tokyo Olympics of 2020 offer another opportunity for us to raise our standing in the world's eyes. Over the coming three years, we should absorb ourselves in this national mission," he said.
"Over the coming three years, we should absorb ourselves in this national mission. Government agencies, sports bodies and business enterprises need to join hands to identify and support our talented sportspersons and provide them world-class training facilities - so that they can be even more successful in Tokyo," he added.
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Caledonia is headed back to the state tournament, a familiar atmosphere for the Warriors who have been at state three times in the past four years.
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Jessica Chastain is in talks to star in the upcoming X-Men movie, Dark Phoenix!
The Oscar-nominated actress would play Lilandra, “the empress of an alien empire called the Shi’ar, who leads the quest to imprison and execute Dark Phoenix, sending her into conflict with the X-Men,” according to THR.
Meanwhile, Jennifer Lawrence, Michael Fassbender, James McAvoy, Sophie Turner, Alexandra Shipp, Tye Sheridan, Kodi Smit-McPhee, and Nicholas Hoult are all set to reprise their roles.
Simon Kinberg is writing the script and will make his directorial debut.
X-Men: Dark Phoenix is set to shoot in Montreal and is expected to hit theaters on November 2, 2018.
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In a little known Canadian footnote to the Holocaust, 2,300 Jewish refugees were sent to internment camps in Canada, including six in Quebec – sometimes alongside the very perpetrators of the crimes against them.
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The Serious Fraud Office, which the governing Tory party had pledged to abolish, has escaped closure under an overhaul of the UK's economic crime-fighting strategy announced by Home Secretary Amber Rudd today.
In its manifesto, published in May this year, the party had outlined plans to incorporate the SFO — the UK's unit that counters white-collar and economic crime — into the wider criminal investigation agency, the National Crime Agency.
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A man died Tuesday when his boat hit a wad of tree roots and tipped over.
The incident happened at 9:35 a.m. on the Black River, three miles west of Williamsville in Wayne County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
Kenneth Vancil, 70, of Qulin drowned when his vessel tipped against a wad of tree roots, throwing him and an unidentified passenger from the boat.
The Wayne County sheriff pronounced Vancil dead at the scene at 10:09 a.m.
The report did not say if the passenger was injured.
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Over $100 billion was wiped off the global cryptocurrency market in 24 hours on Friday amid concerns over tighter regulation and worries that the bitcoin price was manipulated on a major exchange. (Read More)
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Netshoes (CAYMAN) Ltd:
* Netshoes Limited reports second quarter 2017 results
* Q2 sales BRL 461.3 million versus I/B/E/S view BRL 475.5 million
* Qtrly ‍GMV R$630.7 ​million versus R$500.1 million
* Netshoes (CAYMAN) Ltd qtrly loss per share $‍0.45​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
WHITE SOX AT DODGERS
When: 7:10 p.m.
Where: Dodger Stadium
TV: SportsNet LA (where available)
THE PITCHERS
DODGERS LHP ALEX WOOD (14-1, 2.37 ERA)
vs. White Sox: Has never faced them before
At Dodger Stadium: 13-3, 2.26 ERA (135-2/3 innings)
Hates to face: None
Loves to face: None
PADRES RHP MIGUEL GONZALEZ (6-10, 4.85 ERA)
vs. Dodgers: 0-1, 1.50 ERA (6 innings)
At Dodger Stadium: Has never pitched here before
Hates to face: Chris Taylor (6 for 10, .600), 2B, RBI
Loves to face: Joc Pederson (0 for 3), 2 Ks
Increased numbers of cases of gastroenteritis and flu have kept the Paphos general hospital’s accident and emergency department very busy over the holiday period it was reported on Monday.
According to the director of the hospital, Spyros Georgiou, the hospital’s A&E department has had to deal with increased cases of gastroenteritis and flu, which were addressed swiftly by the staff on duty.
Georgiou, however, made a plea for patents to also visit the hospital’s outpatient department to avoid overburdening the A&E department.
He added that doctors have been on call on a 24-hour basis and had been contacted to present for duty during the holidays whenever they were needed.
Paphos hospital is facing serious understaffing problems. Georgiou said that three new doctors have been appointed lately, a gynaecologist, an orthopaedic surgeon and an A&E specialist.
As the issue of Russia meddling in last year's US presidential election deepens, CNN's Clare Sebastian looks at a protest that took place in Texas but originated entirely in Russia.
George and Amal Clooney may have attended Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s royal wedding, but the two women share a bond that goes beyond just being acquaintances. The international human rights lawyer has been helping the royal adjust to her new life in London.
“Meghan and Amal have known each other for a while [and share] many interests,” an insider told PEOPLE, adding: “Amal has been helping Meghan settle into London life. It was a very natural friendship from day one.”
Thailand's navy continues to release videos of the young football players trapped in a flooded cave in northern Thailand. The two latest videos posted to a navy Facebook page show a navy SEAL treating minor boys with antibiotic ointment. (July 4) AP
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SOUTHAMPTON SPITFIRES will break new ground in the spring by staging a Masters Festival.
The event will take place on Saturday 6 May at Milbrook RUFC, and visiting teams will be able to camp at the ground overnight.
The Spitfires have thrown out an open invitation to clubs to take part, with an entry fee of £5 per player (plus a further £5 for those who wish to camp).
A Premier Inn is located nearby, as an alternative.
Teams can confirm intended involvement by calling Adie Smith on 077 8395 9044 (email: adiesmith@me.com).
Jim Cramer isn’t chill about the haters of Netflix, and uncovers why Wall Street skeptics missed the massive move on the stock.
Chakravarti Vijaykumar Harkhabhai will contest on the BJP ticket from Vadgam constituency. Vadgam is reserved for SC category candidates. Vadgam is one of the 182 assembly constituencies of Gujarat. It is located in Banaskantha district.
The seat is reserved for members of Scheduled Caste. The constituency will have 281 polling stations. In 2012 assembly polls, the number of electors for this seat was 239,275. Manilal Jethabhai Vaghela of BJP won the seat in 2012 assembly elections with 90375 votes.
Dalit leader Jignesh Mevani is contrasting as an independent candidate. In a strategic move, Congress candidate withdrew from the contest to help Jignesh Mevani.
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TYLER, Texas (AP) – James Cavender, the founder of the Cavender’s western wear retail chain, has died in East Texas.
Company Chief Financial Officer Jim Thompson says Cavender died Tuesday at East Texas Medical Center in Tyler. He was 87.
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Thompson said Wednesday that Cavender, over the past few years, had health issues that left him hospitalized at various times. Thompson did not elaborate.
The company was founded in 1965 in Pittsburg, Texas, where Cavender still lived with his wife, Pat. Thompson says Cavender about 20 years ago turned over day-to-day business operations to his three sons.
The company, now based in Tyler, operates more than 70 stores in Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Colorado, Missouri, Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, Kansas and Nebraska.
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Footwear firm Clarks has sparked a sexism row after naming a girls' shoe range Dolly Babe and a boys' line Leader.
Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon was among those to criticise the well-known company, which has apologised for any offence caused.
The Dolly Babe range, featuring a heart print detail, has been withdrawn from the website and the firm said it is removing the name from in-store products.
Dino Melaye Injured, Hospitalised After Jumping Out of Moving Police Car
ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Another phase of drama unfolded Tuesday when the controversial and embattled Kogi Lawmaker Dino Melaye attempted to flee when he was about to be taken to Lokoja from Abuja.
The real drama ensued when Melaye according to reports suddenly jumped out of the moving police vehicle at area one roundabout, Garki Abuja, on sighting four hefty men suspected to be his thugs emerged from nowhere to frustrate the police move to drive him out of Abuja metropolis.
Melaye who is representing Kogi West zone reportedly is to be paraded in Lokoja, alongside six other suspects over alleged gun running.
The Lawmaker who was said to sustain injuries while the brawl and pandemonium lasted was driven away in an ambulance and now being hospitalized at the Zanklin Hospital, Abuja.
The daring suspected thugs took the policemen by surprise and this prompted their threat to shoot Melaye and his men.
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LONGMEADOW, Mass. (WWLP) – Longmeadow teen Brynn Cartelli will be on The Voice Monday night, for her second appearance on the show.
This is the second round of The Voice, where contestants on each team sing a song with another contestant in a “battle.”
There will be a watch party at Longmeadow High School to watch her battle performance. The watch party will start 7:45, and the show will begin at 8:00.
You can watch The Voice on 22News.
Did you spot the Red Arrows flying over the Yorkshire Dales yesterday?
The RAF's famous display team passed over the region as they returned from performing at the Blackpool Air Show on Sunday.
They were spotted over Harrogate at around 6.30pm, and later above Wetherby, although they disappointed onlookers who had gathered at Brimham Rocks by not flying close enough to be photographed.
The pilot of the Red Ten aircraft posted this stunning image of the squadron over the Dales from the cockpit of his plane.
The Red Arrows were flying back to their home base, RAF Scampton in Lincolnshire.
Indian rapper Raftaar (Swag Mera Desi, Instagram Love and Dhakkad) along with Manj Musik and Nindy Kaur (Tamanche Pe Disco, Whistle Baja) will headline the 12 Rang De Holi celebrations, to mark the Indian festival of colour at Wonderland Dubai on March 10 from 10am to 7pm. The trio will be joined by DJs Knox Artiste, Peri, Emwee and Tushar.
MARKHAM — The Cook County Sheriff is calling for nine employees of the Markham Courthouse to be fired after a woman who was detained in a holding cell there was sexually assaulted by two men who were also detainees.
After the 52-year-old woman reported the sexual assault, the sheriff’s office launched an investigation into how the men got access to her, according to a statement released Friday.
Two men, Hamidullah Tribble, 21, and Nelson Drake, 29, were charged with criminal sexual assault. The Sherriff’s Office also subsequently reached a settlement with the victim for $3.25 million, the statement said.
Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart is now calling for nine Markham Courthouse staff members “determined to have allowed the sexual assault” to be fired.
Shares of Dish Network Corp. fell nearly 6% intraday on Monday as analysts began speculating that Dish looked less attractive as an acquisition target after the telecom company spent $6.2 billion in the Federal Communications Commission broadcast spectrum auction last week. Dish was among the highest spenders during the auction, along with T-Mobile US Inc. and Comcast Corp. .
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Economic News, RIA Oreanda, Russia June 13, 2017 Tuesday 25th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between Armenia and Luxembourg Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia Edward Nalbandian and Minister for Foreign and European Affairs of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg Jean Asselborn exchanged letters on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between Armenia and Luxembourg.
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COPENHAGEN, Denmark — After impressing at the World Cup, Iceland goalkeeper Hannes Halldorsson has been sold by Danish team FC Randers to Azerbaijan champion Qarabag.
Iceland exited the tournament at the group stage but Randers’ sporting director Soeren Pedersen says the performance of the 34-year Icelander “hasn’t gone unnoticed.” Halldorsson’s tournament was highlighted by saving a penalty kick from Lionel Messi in a 1-1 draw with Argentina.
Pedersen said Wednesday that the club got “a concrete bid from Qarabag, which we have accepted.” Details of the deal were not released.
Halldorsson, who played 69 games for the team, said “it is time for me to try something else and embark on a new adventure.”
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× 2 people found dead inside Aurora home, no danger to public police say
AURORA, Colo. — Detectives are investigating inside a house where two people were found dead Friday evening.
Officers responded to a home in the 1200 bloc of South Fultondale Circle. They were called to the home to do a welfare check.
A death investigation was launched.
Police said there was no danger to the public.
Briceno agreed to a minor-league deal with the Angels.
Briceno slashed a disappointing .194/.242/.316 at Double-A Mobile before being promoted to Triple-A Salt Lake, where he saw only 10 at-bats. The 25-year-old catcher has spent the majority of the past two seasons at Double-A, and will need to do more at the plate if he has any hopes of sniffing the major leagues in the future. He will likely stay in a similar role next year within the Angels minor league system.
Théoden Janes -- who has covered entertainment at the Observer for nine years -- is a veteran of three Taylor Swift concerts (but won't admit that he actually likes her). Call him at 704-358-5897 or email: tjanes@charlotteobserver.com.
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Feb 13 Cornerstone OnDemand Inc
* Cornerstone OnDemand Inc announces fourth quarter and fiscal year 2016 financial results
* Q4 non-GAAP earnings per share $0.00
* Q4 loss per share $0.33
* Q4 revenue $109 million versus I/B/E/S view $108.5 million
* Sees FY 2017 revenue $475 million to $485 million
* Q4 earnings per share view $-0.04 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Cornerstone OnDemand Inc sees Q1 revenue between $109.0 million and $111.0 million
* Cornerstone OnDemand Inc sees FY non-GAAP operating margin of approximately 5.0% to 6.0% of revenue
* Cornerstone OnDemand Inc sees FY non-GAAP net income margin of approximately 4.0% to 5.0% of revenue
* Cornerstone OnDemand Inc sees FY free cash flow margin of approximately 6.0% to 7.0% of revenue
* FY2017 revenue view $488.9 million -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Q1 revenue view $113.9 million -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
April 5 Auto Partner SA:
* Some shareholders start accelerated book build to sell up to 12.5 million of Auto Partner shares representing 10.7 percent of the company's votes
* The shareholders are Aleksandra Gorecka, Piotr Janta, Magdalena Zwolinska, Andrzej Manowski and Grzegorz Pal Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
Jared Isom, of Mull Street, was reportedly near the docks on an inflatable. According to witness statements, he got off the float and started swimming to another individual. He reportedly went under a couple of times, but the last time he didn’t resurface.
More about the drowning from the Kingsport Times-News.
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Goals need to be spread out across the pitch, says Cambridge United skipper Leon Legge.
Legge, who already has two goals to his name this season, is only one of five scorers the U’s have had this season in their 13 games.
Piero Mingoia and Medy Elito have also chipped in with one goal apiece, but more than 69% of their 13 goals have come from the front two of Uche Ikpeazu and Jabo Ibehre.
And Legge said, after the loss of Luke Berry’s goals from midfield, the rest of the side need to contribute.
“Bez scored 20 last season and we were quite reliant on his goals,” Legge said.
“I scored seven and I’m hoping to get near that or better this season but the midfielders need to get a few as well and we need to support the two strikers.
“Even in the higher leagues goals are spread about. Hopefully some of our creative players like George Maris, for example, can get some.”
Palziv North America, an internationally recognized manufacturer of polyethylene foams, plans to invest nearly $5.2 million and add 40 jobs as part of an expansion to its manufacturing center, 31.4 miles north of Raleigh, in Louisburg, North Carolina.
A wholly-owned subsidiary of Israeli-based Palziv Ltd., Palziv North America manufactures cross-linked, closed-cell polyethylene foams. The company supplies its foam solutions in rolls, blocks or semi-processed customized products, tailored to specific customer needs.
After a rather rainy weather pattern last weekend and early this week, our rain chances will gradually die off the rest of the week and weekend.
Looking past that, preliminary forecast data shows those lower rain chances holding on early next week.
Even if that chance verifies, those showers tend to normally hold off until after the 2-3 PM time frame of 100% totality in the Upstate.
With that there will likely be around 50% cloud coverage in the sky Monday afternoon, which isn't perfect, but still good enough to view the eclipse.
BEYOND THAT, it is still simply too early to tell if clouds will be more widespread and/or if they will lead to any widespread heavy rain.
Stay tuned as we fine tune this ever-important forecast!
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ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — A 47-year-old Niagara Falls man who lost his leg when he stomped out an ignited homemade bomb has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for unlawful possession of a destructive device.
U.S. Attorney James Kennedy says Michael O’Neill was making bombs in his garage in July 2015 when the accident happened. The Niagara County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 call at O’Neill’s house and found him with a badly injured leg from an explosion. The leg was later amputated below the knee.
Investigators found six explosive devices in his garage, including five constructed inside hard cardboard tubing. There also was an assortment of explosive powders.
O’Neill told investigators that he learned how to make explosives by watching a YouTube video on stump removal.
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Tennessee coach Mike Mularkey says he doesn't think quarterback Marcus Mariota's sprained left knee or left tackle Taylor Lewan's sore back should keep either out of the Titans' game with San Francisco on Sunday.
Mularkey said Monday that he anticipates both could practice Wednesday.
Mariota was hurt when he started to slide too late and was hit. The quarterback didn't miss a snap and finished the game. Lewan went out of the game in the second quarter after having back spasms, but Mularkey says that is a short term issue.
An injured ankle will keep tight end Phillip Supernaw out of practice. Mularkey says he's not ready to say yet if linebacker Derrick Morgan, who missed a 12-7 loss to Arizona with a knee injury, will miss another practice.
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At 3:51 pm Kosciusko Police and City Fire responded to a report of a two vehicle MVA on Highway 12 east in front of the Co-Op. No injuries were reported.
At 7:15 pm Kosciusko Police, MedStat EMS along with City Fire were dispatched to a report of a two vehicle MVA. The caller said it was located at Highway 12 and 35. Units arrived on scene and reported that there were no injuries.
At 7:56 pm Attala Deputies were called to a residence on Attala Road 3121 for a report of a B&E.
News coverage about Marriott International has trended somewhat positive recently, Alpha One reports. Alpha One, a division of Accern, identifies positive and negative media coverage by analyzing more than twenty million blog and news sources in real time.
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Turris was hit by a puck during practice, raising doubts about his availability versus the Canucks on Wednesday, Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site reports.
Fortunately for fantasy owners, Turris and the Predators are off until Wednesday, which could give him some additional time to recover, depending on the nature of the injury. Since joining Nashville, the center has tallied 13 points in 14 outings and has been critical to helping the team overcome the absence of Ryan Johansen (upper body). The team should provide an update regarding Turris's status prior to puck drop.
Porcello allowed three runs on three hits and a season-high three walks while striking out nine over seven innings in Tuesday's 4-3 extra-inning loss to the Blue Jays.
The five quality starts out of five outings for Porcello, who gave up all three runs in the second inning without giving up anything resembling a hard-hit ball. He was nicked by a walk, a weak dribbler that found the outfield grass, an infield single and two fielders' choices. Other than that, he was nearly spotless, retiring 16 of the final 18 batters faced. His ERA is still a shiny 1.93 as he prepares for his next start Sunday at home against the Rays.
NCH Capital, a New York-based investment fund, plans to spend about 100 million euros to build a luxury seaside holiday resort on Corfu, it said on Friday.
Under a privatization scheme, part of a third international bailout signed last year, Greece on Thursday concluded the lease of a 108.3-acre plot, Cassiope, to NCH Capital for 23 million euros.
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CARBONDALE, Ill. — Kavion Pippen scored 21 points and Armon Fletcher’s go-ahead 3-pointer from the left baseline helped propel Southern Illinois to a 65-59 win over Valparaiso on Saturday night.
Fletcher’s lone 3 of the night broke a 59-all tie with 44 seconds left, Tyler Smithpeters added two foul shots and Fletcher made 1 of 2 to close out the game. Fletcher finished with 12 points. Tevonn Walker made a pair of free throws with 2:21 to go that gave the Crusaders a 59-56 lead but Valpo never scored again, missing its last five shots. Pippen, who shot 9 of 11 from the field, tied it with 2:10 to go with a 3-point play.
Valpo lead 31-25 at halftime before Southern Illinois (16-9, 8-4 Missouri Valley Conference) outscored the Crusaders 16-10 in the first 7 1/2 minutes after the break and tied it at 41.
Walker led the Crusaders (12-13, 3-9) with 16 points and Bakari Evelyn and Markus Golder each scored 13.
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Authorities in North Carolina have accused a woman of filing nearly 300 insurance claims for cancer even though she didn't have the disease.
The North Carolina Department of Insurance said in a statement Tuesday that 60-year-old Susan Leigh Huebotter is charged with insurance fraud and obtaining property by false pretenses over $100,000.
The statement says Huebotter presented 287 cancer and hospitalization policy claims that were fraudulent. According to the arrest warrants, Huebotter made the claims between 2009 and 2017 without being diagnosed, treated or undergoing surgery for cancer.
Warrants say the false claims totaled $231,306.
Huebotter was arrested March 22 in North Carolina's Lenoir County and jailed on a $250,000 secured bond.
Online records didn't indicate whether she has an attorney.
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For celiac patients and others on gluten-free diets, it seems like gluten is everywhere-cakes, cookies and breads. It's even in most beers.
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NEW YORK — The summer blockbuster hits are in full swing.
With hits like, "Avengers: Infinity War," and "Solo: A Star Wars Story," the box office results prove the summer movies this year are a hit.
Oji talks with Erik Davis from Fandango about the next wave of summer movies that are worth seeing including "Ant Man & Wasp," "Christopher Robin," "MI6," "The Spy Who Dumped Me," and "Crazy Rich Asians."
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A Facebook post by Norway's justice minister, Sylvi Listhaug, accusing the opposition Labour party of putting terrorists' rights above national security has triggered a no-confidence vote, which could bring down the country's minority government on Tuesday. The rightist Progress party minister took six days to take the post down. Prime minister Erna Solberg has said her cabinet would stand by Listhaug and resign if the no-confidence vote succeeded.
Democratic Alliance leader Mmusi Maimane says he is disturbed by the killing of a nine-year-old child in Chatsworth‚ Durban‚ in a botched hijacking this week and wrote personal notes to her parents trying to console them.
A deeply moved Maimane said he takes his children to school whenever he can and‚ as a parent‚ was haunted at the thought of the little girl being shot and killed on the school run.
“I’m devastated as a father‚” he said.
Maimane attended the highly emotional funeral service of Sadia Sukhraj at the Christian Revival Centre on Tuesday where he prayed aloud over her coffin. Members of the community joined in the prayer as he asked for peace for the nation and safety for South Africa’s children.
“I didn’t go there as leader of the DA. The child who was killed wasn’t a DA member. I went there as a father. My daughter is seven‚ that child was nine‚” he said.
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Lucas Torreira’s proposed £26m move to Arsenal from Sampdoria is not a done deal yet.
The 22-year-old is still away at the World Cup with Uruguay, and Football London say the Gunners are denying his arrival is set in stone.
Arsenal reporter Charles Watts said: “If everything goes to plan, Torreira should be an Arsenal player after Uruguay’s participation at the World Cup comes to an end.
“But I’m categorically told by sources at Arsenal that no deal has been concluded, so until the contract is actually signed it can’t be certain that the move will go through. No medical has taken place and no signatures have been put on any contracts.
“But an agreement is there in principle which should be ratified after the player returns from Russia.”
April 6 Cub Energy Inc
* Cub Energy Inc. appoints Chief Operating Officer
* Cub Energy Inc - Appointment of Kerry Kendrick as Chief Operating Officer
* Cub Energy Inc - Kendrick replaces Cliff West, who has been COO of company since 2011
* Cub Energy Inc - West is retiring and will continue to serve as a consultant Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
April 24 (Reuters) - LaSalle Hotel Properties:
* LASALLE HOTEL PROPERTIES ISSUES STATEMENT IN RESPONSE TO PEBBLEBROOK HOTEL TRUST‘S REVISED UNSOLICITED PROPOSAL
* LASALLE HOTEL PROPERTIES - CONFIRMED THAT ON APRIL 20 RECEIVED FROM PEBBLEBROOK HOTEL TRUST FURTHER REVISED UNSOLICITED PROPOSAL TO ACQUIRE CO Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Another former NFL running back is coming to Saskatchewan to try to resurrect his football career.
On Wednesday morning, the Roughriders announced the signing of international running back Tre Mason.
The 24-year-old was a star for Auburn, breaking the school’s rushing record set by Bo Jackson, before being drafted by the St. Louis Rams in 2014. In two seasons with the Rams, Mason recorded 972 yards on 254 carries with five touchdowns and five fumbles. He added to that total with one receiving touchdown over the two seasons.
Following the 2015 season, Mason had run-ins with the law, including leading police on a chase while riding an ATV.
Mason was released by the Rams (now based in L.A.) prior in 2017 after allegedly not being in contact with the team.
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April 10 eBay Inc:
* eBay and Flipkart sign exclusive agreement to jointly address the eCommerce market opportunity in India
* In exchange for an equity stake in Flipkart, eBay will make a $500 million cash investment in and sell its eBay.in business to Flipkart
* eBay does not expect this transaction to have a material impact on its guidance provided on January 25, 2017
* Flipkart will own and operate eBay.in business upon close of transaction
* Upon close of transaction, which is expected later this year, Flipkart will acquire eBay's buyers in India
* eBay and Flipkart have also entered into an exclusive agreement in which they will jointly pursue cross-border trade opportunities
* eBay will remove number of active buyers in India from its reporting during quarter in which transaction closes Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Cuscal has struck a deal to allow credit unions and banks to offer Samsung Pay in addition to Apple’s rival mobile wallet technology.
The payment solutions provider said 38 financial institutions would offer Samsung Pay via Cuscal, including Defence Bank, Teachers Mutual Bank, Credit Union Australia and Woolworths Employees’ Credit Union.
About 1.7 million cardholders will be able to avail themselves of Samsung Pay, assuming they have compatible Samsung mobile or smartwatch devices.
Cuscal last year struck a similar deal to bring Apple Pay to a range of smaller banks and credit unions.
Samsung Pay is also available through Westpac, Citibank and American Express.
Samsung said it had struck “more than 870 bank partnerships worldwide” for its Pay service and said there had been “more than 240 million transactions processed over the past year and a half.”
A 5-year-old Arkansas boy died Monday after he was left in a day care van all day, authorities said. The boy may have been asleep when the van arrived at the day care early Monday and never got off the van, which remained in the parking lot, West Memphis, Arkansas, Police said.
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McGee (groin) was inactive for Sunday's 24-6 loss to the Broncos.
McGee hasn't played since Week 12 against the Panthers and may not be ready in time for the start of the playoffs next weekend.
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You’ll have to try to beat the heat for a few more days this week, until July 6, specifically, as a heat warning is in effect for York Region.
Environment Canada warns extreme heat will continue in the region through July 5, with temperatures climbing to highs of 32 C. Humidex values will make highs feel like 40 C both July 4 and 5.
However, relief is on the way, with a high of a relatively mild 25 C with a 30 per cent chance of showers July 6, followed by three days of sunshine with highs of 26 C July 7, 27 C July 8 and 30 C July 9.
The forecast low is 20 C July 4, then 17 C July 5, with a 60 per cent chance of showers. On July 6 and 7, the lows will be 12 C and 13 C, respectively.
Wintry conditions has caused chaos to Flintshire's roads and led to dozens of schools closing on Monday - but for some the snow is so much fun!
On Sunday, families and youngsters enjoyed perfect sledging weather. Our photographer Rick Matthews was in the village of Cadole to capture the Lowry-esque scene on the hill.
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Pictured is Stanford law professor Michele Dauber, whose advocacy for victims, formidable policy knowledge and outspoken criticism of rape culture - and, lately, of the Stanford administration - have made her a prominent figure in the national movement to prevent campus sexual assault. Dauber, a family friend of the young Palo Alto woman sexually assaulted on campus by former swimmer Brock Turner last year, is now behind an effort to recall Santa Clara Superior Court Judge Aaron Persky, whose lenient, 6-month jail sentence for Turner has sparked an international outcry.
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Syracuse football is in desperate need of a victory after upset bids at LSU and North Carolina State fell short the last two weekends. The Orange (2-3, 0-1 ACC) returns to the Carrier Dome to face another program in Pittsburgh (2-3, 0-1) which has yet to defeat a Power-5 team.
How might this Homecoming rivalry-ish game be determined? Let's take a look.
press release: The 4th annual Bacon, Brew and BBQ Fest will be held at Angell Park in Sun Prairie This is a 21+ ticketed event that includes over 120 craft beers, bacon infused foods & BBQ to sample. Live music on 2 stages, Human Foosball & volleyball will be included.
VIP 1-6, GA 2-6 and Beer only 2-6 pm. June 24, 2017
Cover: VIP, 85.00 – GA – 60.00 – Beer only 40.00. Tickets are available at Cannery Wine and Spirits, Trixies Liquor, City View Liquors and Harleys Liquor or at www.bbbfest.com.
Music schedule:
Friday: Main Stage: Thirsty Jones 5-7pm, Denim N Leather 7:30 -10pm. Harley Davidson Stage: Kelsey Miles Band Friday 5-7pm, Mars Hall 7:30 -10pm
Saturday: Main Stage: Teddy Davenport 1-2:15pm, Go Play God 2:45-4pm, Fall II Rise 4-30 -6pm. Harley Davidson Stage: The Mannish Boys 1-2:15pm, Michael Alexander and Big Whiskey 2:45-4pm, Vinyl Thunder 4:30 -6pm
TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs' season has come down to one game, and head coach Mike Babcock says they should embrace it.
The Leafs defeated the Boston Bruins 3-1 on Monday night to tie their best-of-seven opening round series at three games apiece.
The deciding game will be played Wednesday in Boston.
There's obvious pressure involved in a deciding game, but Babcock feels it's chance for a team to prove it's capable of winning big contests.
A Pennsylvania burglar has settled his excessive force lawsuit against a police department and prosecutor's office stemming from his 2011 arrest. Jose Torres is serving seven to 15 years in prison for an unrelated 2012 burglary conviction but sued Allentown police and the Lehigh County District Attorney's Office over his 2011 arrest.
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Psychologist agrees to settlement to resolve fraud claim
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut officials say a psychologist in Waterford has agreed to pay $126,000 after she was accused of billing Medicaid for psychotherapy services that were not provided.
The U.S. attorney in Connecticut and the state's attorney general say Arlene Werner entered into a civil settlement agreement.
Werner, a licensed psychologist in Connecticut, owns a private practice in Waterford.
The U.S. attorney's office says Werner was accused of billing Medicaid for psychotherapy services that weren't provided and charging for family sessions instead of individual sessions from 2011 to 2016.
The state says Werner can't participate in the Connecticut Medical Assistance Program, which includes Medicaid, for two years.
Her attorney couldn't immediately be reached for comment.
The case stems from a larger investigation into health care fraud.
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REUTERS: Canadian e-commerce software maker Shopify Inc reported a bigger quarterly loss on Wednesday as operating expenses jumped 80 percent.
The company's net loss widened to US$8.9 million, or 10 cents per share, in the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, from US$6.3 million, or 8 cents per share, a year earlier.
Ottawa-based Shopify, which went public in May 2015, said revenue rose to US$130.4 million from US$70.2 million.
(Reporting by Komal Khettry in Bengaluru; Editing by Shounak Dasgupta)
The Islamic State starts the new year with a drastically depleted bank account, counterterrorism officials say, following months of intensified efforts to deprive the Islamists of oil profits and other revenue used to finance military operations and terrorists attacks abroad. Coalition aircraft in the past 15 months have destroyed more than 1,200 tanker trucks - including 168 vehicles struck in a single air raid in Syria in early December - while also using new weapons and tactics to inflict lasting damage on the terrorists' remaining oil fields, U.S. and Middle Eastern officials say.
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This morning also brought the annual egg hunt at Lincoln Park 's south meadow, presented by Eastridge Church , which has branches in The Junction and on the Eastside, each one presenting a hunt with 40,000 treat-filled eggs promised between the two.
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People pay tribute at a memorial along Yonge Street, Tuesday, April 24, 2018, in Toronto, the day after a driver drove a van down sidewalks, striking and killing numerous pedestrians in his path. The Canadian Press via AP Nathan Denette
Pretty soon, you could be enjoying an old-fashioned soda or ice cream treat at a classic soda fountain counter in Ocean Springs. A groundbreaking ceremony was held at Lovelace Drugs to celebrate the renovations underway.
Gulfport Public Library introduces the Hot Picks for your reading list for the month of March and shows you the library's amazing new app to make getting those books easier!
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) - Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe says one of his deputies is in a South African hospital, as local media reported he was poisoned at a political rally.
Mugabe did not address the poisoning claims Monday. He told thousands at a national ceremony to honor independence heroes that Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa is in a hospital in Johannesburg.
Health minister David Parirenyatwa told reporters at the ceremony that Mnangagwa was taken to a hospital Saturday because "he had severe vomiting with diarrhea and became dehydrated." Mnangagwa is now "much better, almost jovial," he said.
Mnangagwa is viewed as one of Mugabe's potential successors and is linked to a faction involved in a vicious succession battle. First lady Grace Mugabe is associated with the other faction.
Landrum sustained a concussion during the Chargers' season finale Sunday against the Chiefs.
With San Diego's 2016 campaign now in the books, Landrum will have ample time to return to full health by next season.
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It’s one of the Okanagan’s most cherished and historic landmarks: the Myra Canyon Trestles.
Electric vehicles using the products of Korean battery makers Samsung SDI and LG Chem were left out from government subsidies in China, it was revealed Sunday, with South Korean industry watchers suspecting that the move could be part of Beijing's retaliation against Korea's deployment of a missile defense system. Both battery makers are maintaining a wait-and-see stance to the measure.
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WWE Hall of Famer Bill Goldberg recently appeared on CBS Sports’ In This Corner Podcast where he talked about various topics including if the WWE should bring back Hulk Hogan. Here is what the former WCW/WWE World Heavyweight Champion had to say:
“Oh, that’s not for me to judge. I think everybody deserves a second chance. I think you put [Hogan] in the locker room and give him the floor and let him speak his mind. That’s what he deserves. Who knows what happens from there but it’s not for me to say by any means. I can just give you my opinion and say that he deserves the floor and who knows where it goes from there.”
BOSTON (AP)  A purported psychic who charged an elderly Massachusetts woman more than $3.5 million for exorcisms and "spiritual cleansing" has pleaded guilty to evading taxes.
Federal prosecutors say 41-year-old Sally Ann Johnson of south Florida ran businesses that claimed to offer "psychic readings" and "spiritual cleansing and strengthening."
Between 2007 and 2014, prosecutors say a Martha's Vineyard woman paid Johnson more than $3.5 million for services that claimed to rid the woman of demons.
Prosecutors say Johnson didn't report the income and tried to hide the money so she wouldn't have to pay taxes on it.
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Johnson pleaded guilty in the federal court in Boston Thursday and has agreed to repay the woman. She's expected to be sentenced in January.
Johnson's attorney declined to comment.
NASHVILLE — State officials are planning a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Tennessee State Museum.
According to a news release from the Tennessee secretary of state, the event will take place Monday afternoon at the future site of the museum in Nashville.
Among the officials expected to attend are Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett, Gov. Bill Haslam, Senate Speaker Randy McNally, House Speaker Beth Harwell and Tennessee State Librarian and Archivist Chuck Sherrill.
Haslam and lawmakers secured $120 million in the 2015-2016 state budget for the museum, with $40 million extra to be raised.
Officials have said the fundraising campaign has already yielded more than $25 million in donations by corporations, foundations and individuals.
The new museum is set to open in late 2018.
FLORENCE, AL (AP) - Authorities say a northern Alabama man tried to get money from his grandmother by faking his own kidnapping.
Lauderdale County Sheriff's Office investigator Lt. Brad Potts tells news outlets 23-year-old Preston Kelley texted his grandmother a photo Monday that appeared to show him bound and beaten in a wooded area in Tennessee.
Authorities say Kelley told his grandmother to send $1,000 or else he would be killed. Potts says the woman contacted investigators, who concluded that Kelley wasn't in Tennessee and the whole episode was a hoax.
Kelley was arrested later that day in Lauderdale County and charged with first-degree extortion.
During questioning, Potts says Kelley maintained he had actually been kidnapped.
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The vehicle sought in connection with a young mother and her infant son has been located.
Massachusetts State Police said Tuesday that the vehicle, a grey Honda CRV, was located in Springfield. It was found at an address associated with 15-year-old Shantel Van Voorhis's family.
Shortly after, police said her four-month-old son, Jacob Van Voorhis, was turned over to authorities at the Department of Children and Families by a member of her family. The teen has yet to be located.
Van Voorhis is described as approximately 5 feet 6 inches tall and about 180 pounds. She is biracial - Latina and white - with long curly brown hair and hazel eyes.
Police say Van Voorhis disappeared early Monday with her infant son from a residential program in Newburyport where they were residing.
She left without antibiotics prescribed to Jacob for an infection or soy formula for the child.
If located, please contact the Newburyport Police Department at 978-462-4411 or dial 911.
A man who was involved in a domestic dispute was killed in a crash Sunday morning shortly after leaving his home. David Cook, 52, of Park City, was involved in a "domestic situation," according to the Utah Highway Patrol.
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Enter a universe where more than one wears the mask. Watch the Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse trailer now, in cinemas December 2018.
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A look at all the shenanigans and tom foolery that takes place behind the scenes of FYI Philly. (WPVI)
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian Deputy Prime Minister Vitaly Mutko said on Friday preparations for the 2018 soccer World Cup were on track and that authorities had no concerns regarding the state of the 12 venues that will host matches.
Mutko told Reuters that authorities were working seriously on curbing racism in Russian soccer and that stadium security had been increased in the run-up to the tournament.
Russia will host the World Cup from June 14 to July 15 in 12 venues spread across 11 cities including Moscow, St Petersburg and Sochi.
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The second desk drawer on the right in John Opitz 's study isn't lined with the typical pens, pencils and Post-it notes: It's lined with eggs. Twenty-two eggs, to be exact, laid by his bird, Darwin, who is just one of myriad animals that roam Opitz 's home, his love of zoology and biology brought to life.
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The National Multiple Sclerosis Society honored outgoing University of Virginia President Teresa Sullivan with a prestigious award on Monday, March 19.
Sullivan was presented with the Silver Hope Award, which is given to someone who has maintained an exceptional leadership role in the community. The group says Sullivan “exemplifies the human spirit and we're grateful for her vision and voluntary community involvement.”
Monday night’s event at the Boar’s Head Resort was also a fundraiser to help support those affected by multiple sclerosis in the area.
A 30-year-old man was robbed at gunpoint Tuesday night, according to Hampton police spokeswoman Ashley Jenrette.
He was sitting outside in the 2100 block of West Mercury Boulevard about 9:40 p.m. when two people walked up to him, she said. They showed a gun and demanded his money, she said.
They took money and ran away, she said.
Anyone with information can call 1-888-LOCK-U-UP.
DNA: Analysis on Congress leader Salman Khurshid's 'blood of Muslims' remark
DNA: This is a special segment of Zee News which does analysis on Congress leader Salman Khurshid's 'blood of Muslims' remark. Watch this video for more information.
× Jody, chimpanzee at John Ball Zoo, dies
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Staff at the John Ball Zoo are mourning the loss of a chimpanzee.
The zoo administration says that Jody, the 31-year-old female chimp went through a sudden decline in health on Monday and went into cardiac arrest. The zoo veterinarians performed CPR and used a defibrillator on the chimp and was able to revive her, but Jody was never able to resume breathing on her own. The zoo decided to humanely euthanize her.
The zoo says that Jody has been at John Ball since 2009, which she came from the Potawatomi Zoo in Indiana. Jody had diabetes from before her arrival in Grand Rapids. Staff say that Jody was well-trained and assisted keepers with her care.
Peter D’Arienzo, John Ball Zoo’s Chief Executive Officer said in a press release, “We are very proud of those who tried to save her and those who helped aid staff in their efforts. We are all saddened that she is gone. She was greatly loved part of the Zoo family.”
Two men were injured when their light aircraft crashed in a nature reserve in Rustenburg in North West on Saturday morning.
One of the injured was airlifted to hospital.
“Shortly after 9am‚ paramedics from ER24 and other services were alerted to the incident and responded to the scene.
Services that arrived on scene found the two men outside the aircraft. One of the occupants sustained minor to moderate injuries and was transported to a local hospital for further care.
The second occupant sustained moderate to serious injuries and was transported to a nearby station where ER24’s Oneplan Medical Helicopter airlifted him to hospital. Both are in a stable condition‚” said ER24 spokesman Werner Vermaak.
“The exact circumstances surrounding the crash or event preceding the crash is not yet known. Local authorities attended the scene and will conduct an investigation‚” he added.
A Russian refugee who faked qualifications to work as a psychiatrist in Queensland hospitals must wait to learn his fate after his lawyers quit.
Vincent Victor Berg was due to be sentenced at the Southport District Court on Thursday, but his legal team abandoned the case citing an irreconcilable conflict.
Barrister Sarah Thompson told the court she and solicitor Michael Gatenby were "no longer able to remain in the matter. We are conflicted."
Judge Katherine McGinness excused Ms Thompson and adjourned the matter until June 14 to give Berg time to find a new legal team.
Berg was found guilty in March of seven charges including four counts of fraud over offences dating back to 1999.
He used bogus credentials from a Russian university to convince administrators at Gold Coast Health that he was qualified to observe patients.
Tyronn Lue has to remember that, now more than ever with Kevin Love being out for six weeks with arthroscopic knee surgery. The Cavaliers coach has to try to win games in the regular season without being obsessed with his final record.
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All inbound lanes of the South Freeway were shut down to traffic Saturday night after a serious crash involving two men from a work truck.Houston police said the incident happened on SH-288 at Airport Boulevard around 7 p.m.According to investigators, the work truck with a group of men broke down along the road. They were looking at the vehicle when a vehicle exiting at a high rate of speed struck two of the men.The speeding vehicle crashed into a nearby wooded area. He was taken into custody and was tested for intoxication.Two men from the trailer were taken to the hospital. One of them was listed in critical condition. The condition of the other person is not known.Traffic on the South Freeway inbound is shut down as HPD investigates the scene.
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Just another day in 2018.
At 11:07 am yesterday, a Tesla sedan collided with a parked Laguna Beach Police Department vehicle. While car crashes of this sort aren't inherently exceptional, in this case, the Tesla was allegedly running on 'Autopilot' mode.
Nobody was in the parked police car, and the driver sustained only minor injuries -- though the car wasn't quite so lucky, according to the Los Angeles Times:
“Thankfully there was not an officer at the time in the police car,” Laguna Police Sgt. Jim Cota said. “The police car is totaled.”
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This follows a similar event earlier this month in Utah, and to make things even stranger, this is not the first time a Tesla has run into a parked car in this particular area. Cota told the Los Angeles Times that last year there was another collision involving a Tesla running into a semi-truck.
"Why do these vehicles keep doing that?” he said.
There are on the The Daily News-Record story from 11 hrs ago, titled Philly's Mummers Parade offers new year a lively welcome. In it, The Daily News-Record reports that:
The city's annual Mummers Parade quieted critics who raised concerns about racially or culturally insensitive displays in previous years, with marchers putting on a family friendly New Year's Day show that still entertained spectators crowded along the milelong route. Philadelphia has hosted the Mummers Parade since 1901, making it the oldest continuous folk parade in the country, with string bands, comic brigades, elaborate floats and plenty of feathers and sequins.
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Drink a few sippin’ shots with a Who’s Who of the local music scene tonight at Icehouse. Along with his own bands Alpha Consumer and the Cloak Ox, guitarist extraordinare Jeremy Ylyisaker has played with everyone from John Prine, Eyedea, Bonnie Bear, members of the New Power Generation, Jenny Lewis(!), and now he’s debuting his own work (accompanied by Michael Lewis and JT Bates) that’s been years in the making. We’re especially into Dimebag, a sort of abstract memorial piece inspired by the true story of Pantera guitarist Dimebag Darrel being buried with one of Eddie Van Halen’s famous axes. Stick around after this earlier show for Man Crush with Aby Wolf, too. 9:30 PM. $10. —Paul Cajun
Icehouse, 2528 Nicollet Ave S, MPLS; icehousempls.com
WASHINGTON (AP) — Three women who have previously accused President Donald Trump of sexual harassment are sharing their stories on NBC’s “Megyn Kelly Today.”
Jessica Leeds, Samantha Holvey and Rachel Crooks on Monday told of alleged harassment by Trump spanning decades.
The White House called the claims false and “totally disputed in most cases.” It said “the timing and absurdity of these false claims speak volumes.”
One of the accusers, Rachel Crooks, called the White House statement “laughable.”
Crooks says of sexual misconduct: “I think politicians seem to be immune to this.”
The women, who first shared their stories before the November 2016 election, were holding a press conference later Monday to call for a congressional investigation into Trump’s alleged behavior.
GLENDALE, Calif. (AP) _ PS Business Parks Inc. (PSB) on Tuesday reported a key measure of profitability in its first quarter.
The Glendale, California-based real estate investment trust said it had funds from operations of $55.6 million, or $1.59 per share, in the period.
Funds from operations is a closely watched measure in the REIT industry. It takes net income and adds back items such as depreciation and amortization.
The company said it had net income of $46 million, or $1.69 per share.
The office and industrial space real estate investment trust posted revenue of $103.8 million in the period.
The company's shares have decreased roughly 8 percent since the beginning of the year. In the final minutes of trading on Tuesday, shares hit $115.45, a decline of roughly 5 percent in the last 12 months.
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The National Management Emergency Agency has said that it had evacuated 121 displaced Nigerians from Cameroon.
The Information Officer, NEMA North-East, Abdulkadir Ibrahim, said in a statement that the displaced persons were evacuated to Maiduguri.
Mr. Ibrahim said that the displaced persons fled their homes in the wake of Boko Haram attack in Ngala local government area of the state.
"About 121 displaced persons of Ngala Local Government Area returned from Cameroun through Mubi in Adamawa State.
"The returnees were transported back to Maiduguri accompanied by officials of NEMA and State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA)," he said.
Mr. Ibrahim added that the displaced persons were camped at an Internally Displaced Person (IDP) camp in Gubio.
The News Agency of Nigeria recalled that over 46, 000 persons had returned to Nigeria from Cameroun in the past months.
The displaced persons were currently taking shelter at various IDP camps at Banki and Maiduguri.
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TORONTO — The MLS Cup final Saturday between Toronto FC and the Seattle Sounders drew an average of 1.3 million Canadians according to TSN, down 13.3 per cent from last year's championship game.
TSN said in a release that the audience peaked at two million viewers when Victor Vazquez sealed Toronto FC's 2-0 win with a late goal in stoppage time.
The network said in a release after the 2016 MLS Cup final, also between Toronto and Seattle, that an audience of 1.5 million Canadians took in that game, with a peak of 2.7 million when Sounders defender Roman Torres scored the game-winning penalty kick. TSN cited data from audience measurement company Numeris in both releases.
Saturday's game had a 4 p.m. ET start, while the 2016 championship was shown in prime time with an 8 p.m. ET kickoff.
It's the end of an era. The iconic LeBron James banner will be coming down as he embarks on a new journey to the west coast, according to Sherwin-Williams.
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The banner, located across the street from Quicken Loans Arena, has become a popular destination for fans and tourists to revel in all the King's glory, but soon it will be just another empty brick wall in the city landscape. Sherwin-Williams said it "is evaluating other options" for its Global Headquarters Wall.
The banner was installed prior to the Cavs' home opener in October 2014 after James returned for a second time with the team.
For fans who want one last chance in front of the banner, you better go as soon as possible before it's taken down this week.
The Yi 1080p wireless Home Camera indoor security surveillance system is down to $37.88 on Amazon with code 6NHSQU3U. This camera is $45 without the code and actually sells above $50 usually, so this is a huge discount and lower than any direct price drop we've seen.
The Yi home camera has a 122-degree wide-angle lens with the ability to record 24 hours a day up to 1080p and 15 frames per second. It features two-way audio so you can both hear what's happening and talk back if necessary. The camera uses eight individual infrared LEDs for enhanced night vision. If used as a baby monitor or motion detector, you can get instant activity alerts on your phone, and you can store seven days worth of activity for free with Yi Cloud. The Yi Home App allows you to share the camera's feed with up to five family members.
These cameras support microSD cards up to 32GB so you can keep a local copy of your video footage.
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TEHACHAPI, Calif. - The Kern County Sheriff's Office air unit was deployed around 2 p.m. on Feb. 2nd to help locate a missing suicidal person from Los Angeles County.
KCSO received a request to locate the missing person earlier Friday from Los Angeles County.
KCSO was able to locate the vehicle the person was traveling in within minutes of arriving to the location, and notified the Tehachapi deputies on the ground.
The suspect was taken to an area hospital for treatment.
Maxi Kleber, right, who tied a career-high with 16 points, rejects Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns in Sunday’s game. But Towns had 28 points and 12 rebounds as the T’wolves finished with the upper hand. Hannah Foslien AP
A headmaster is braving a chilly dip in the English Channel each day to raise cash for a project at his school.
Gareth Jones, head at St Andrew’s Prep, pledged to brave the cold sea in Eastbourne each day of the summer term in a bid to raise money for the refurbishment of the school’s pavilion.
True to his word, Mr Jones started his challenge on Monday, taking to the waters on a blissfully sunny day. The sea temperature, however, was positively glacial.
Mr Jones said, “I figured there would be a number of parents who would happily pledge money for me to endure the icy waters regularly. But seriously, this is all to help fund a fantastic resource that will be used by pupils of all ages and for a variety of reasons.
“It’ll be fun. And it really is jolly cold!”
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12:30pm. Cape Fear Museum. North America will experience an eclipse where the moon passes in front of the sun. The path of totality, where the moon will completely cover the sun, stretches all the way from Oregon to South Carolina. Observers outside the path of totality will still see a partial solar eclipse where the moon covers part of the sun’s surface. Here in Wilmington, N.C., we will be experiencing a partial solar eclipse. If you can’t make it down to South Carolina for the total solar eclipse, join us on the lawn for: Partial eclipse viewing, Family friendly games, Educational activities, and more!
ISLAMABAD, Dec 11 (APP):Defence Minister, Engineer Khurram Dastgir Khan on Monday said the Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) government has succeeded in ending lengthy hours of loadshedding in the country.
Addressing a gathering in Gujranwala , Khurram Dastgir said that a good number of projects including Motorways, farm to market roads, electricity projects and some others projects were heading forward with a rapid pace in the country, Radio P akistan reported.
The incumbent government has also eliminated terrorism and extremism from the country to a great extent and restored peace in Balochistan and Sindh particularly in Karachi, he highlighted .
Minister said progress and prosperity of the country is directly linked with continuity of the democratic system.
NEW YORK (AP) — Washington forward T.J. Oshie has been fined $5,000 for cross-checking Pittsburgh defenseman Kris Letang in the neck.
The NHL announced the fine Saturday.
The scuffle along the boards occurred at 19:40 of the second period in the Penguins' 7-4 win Friday night. Oshie was assessed a minor penalty.
Pittsburgh Penguins' Evgeni Malkin celebrates his second goal of the third period, next to Washington Capitals' T.J. Oshie (77) during an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Friday, Feb. 2, 2018. The Penguins won 7-4. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
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A woman has died and three others were injured in a head-on collision in County Durham.
The 18-year-old, who has not been named, was killed in the crash between a Fiat 500 and Audi A3 on the B6287 near Ferryhill at 20:25 GMT on Friday.
Durham Police said a 19-year-old male passenger in the Fiat and two men aged 26 and 27 in the Audi were injured and taken to hospital.
A force spokesman appealed for any witnesses to come forward.
Kentucky Crafted Tour
Kentucky's craft bourbon distillery scene has boomed over the last decade. The Kentucky Bourbon Trail Craft Tour currently has 14 members. There are also many other craft distilleries operating or on the way. Join Stone Fences Tours in celebration of the entrepreneurial spirit of those breaking into the art/science of the process of creating America's native spirit. On our Kentucky Crafted tour, we will visit three of our favorite craft distilleries from the list below.
Hartfield & Co.
Glenns Creek Distilling
Barrel House Distilling Co.
Bluegrass Distillers
Three Boys' Farm Distillery
Pickup and drop off will be at the Lexington's Visitors' Center. The tour is approximately 6 hours. Water and snacks are provided.
Price $45 (Includes tours and tastings at all 3 locations)
For more information call (606) 548-2181 or visit stonefencestours.com
Baku. 17 October. REPORT.AZ/ Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) supports idea about a total ban on nuclear weapons in the world. However, North Korea is willing to preserve its arsenal as long as US possesses it.”
Report informs referring to RIA Novosti, deputy of permanent representative of North Korea to UN, Kim In Ryong stated.
He also rejected the possibility of negotiations on denuclearization of the Korean peninsula.
“The situation on Korean peninsula where attention of the whole world focused has reached the touch-and-go point and a nuclear war may break out at any moment. The entire US mainland is within our firing range and if the US dares to invade our sacred territory even an inch it will not escape our severe punishment in any part of the globe,” he warned.
Location of the former Apex Flooring in Denison. (KTEN)
DENISON, Texas -- A Dension businesswoman is out of jail on bond after theft charges were filed against her.
Melenie Barajas, former owner of Apex Flooring, was arrested on three counts of theft of property.
Five people claim that Barajas, 46, required them to pay up front for flooring work that was never done.
Apex Flooring is now closed. Denison police spokesman Lt. Mike Eppler said this serves as a reminder of being careful and doing research before you hire someone to perform a service.
"Ask them to provide some references to you to see what kind of person they are, and to see if they really are going to do what they say they are going to do," Eppler suggested.
Barajas was released from jail on Friday.
Friday, September 28 2016 was a day of mixed emotions for Rowena Colthurst. It marked 24 years since the sale of her family home, Pitchford Hall in Shropshire – but it was also the day she bought it back.
Colthurst, a City headhunter, and her husband, James Nason, a political lobbyist, met at Bristol University and have spent their adult lives working to recover the Elizabethan house.
Pitchford, a vision of timber framework, was built in the 16th century on land near Shrewsbury, first bought by an ancestor of the Colthursts in 1473. Among its most prominent visitors was Princess (later Queen) Victoria in 1832, who described it as “a curious-looking but very comfortable house”.
Former model and journalist Caroline Colthurst, Rowena’s mother, inherited Pitchford from her stepfather Robin Grant in 1972, and for some years the family – with a menagerie of cats, dogs and pot-bellied pigs – enjoyed...
Topical debate programme Question Time will be returning to Sussex after nearly a year.
The BBC show, hosted by David Dimbleby, will be filmed in Worthing on Thursday, May 24.
Worthing Theatres, which operates the Assembly Hall where the show will be filmed, confirmed the news yesterday (Monday, April 23) and invited people to apply to be in the audience by visiting the BBC’s website here.
The popular evening show came to Butlin’s, in Bognor Regis, in March last year, with panellists including Conservative MP Jacob Rees-Mogg and former Labour leadership hopeful Angela Eagle.
The last time the programme was filmed in Sussex was in June last year, when it came to Hastings.
December 11, 2017 – The Charlotte Hornets announced today that Cody Zeller will undergo arthroscopic surgery tomorrow to address a torn medial meniscus in his left knee. Zeller sustained the injury in the third quarter of the Hornets game against Golden State on Dec. 6. Further updates on his status and a timetable for his return will be provided when available.
Zeller has appeared in 19 games this season and is averaging 7.2 points and 5.5 rebounds in 19.9 minutes per game. In 298 career games with Charlotte, he has averaged 8.0 points and 5.6 rebounds per game.
Following Trump's crackdown on "sanctuary cities," the state Senate planned to help cities thatwas scheduled Monday to vote on a bill that would reimburse municipalities for any federal grant funding they are denied because they shield undocumented r Senate president pulls vote on state funding for sanctuary cities Following Trump's crackdown on "sanctuary cities," the state Senate planned to help cities thatwas scheduled Monday to vote on a bill that would reimburse municipalities for any federal grant funding they are denied because they shield undocumented r Check out this story on northjersey.com: http://northjersy.news/2kEhVLV In light of President Donald Trump's recent crackdown on "sanctuary cities," the state Senate planned a vote Monday on a bill that would reimburse municipalities if they lose any federal funding because they shield undocumented residents from U.S. immigration ... (more)
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Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has approved an increase in the maternity leave period for women in its public service from 12 to 16 weeks. Permanent Secretary in the State Ministry of Information, Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Kola Ajumobi, said this on Monday at a public enlightenment forum in Ado Ekiti, the state capital. […]
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Emergency services have been called to a serious two-car crash in the North-east.
Police Scotland, Scottish Fire and Rescue and the Scottish Ambulance Service are currently at the scene of the accident on the B999 at Pettymuick to Pitmedden Bridge.
The road is currently closed and police have asked drivers to avoid the area if possible.
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April 13 Brick Brewing Co. Ltd:
* Brick brewing reports record full-year EBITDA of $8.8m
* Q4 revenue c$10.5 million versus c$9.0 million
* Brick Brewing Co. - Kitchener expansion project on track for completion this summer with expected full year recurring savings of $0.6 million
* EBITDA for quarter was $1.8 million, compared to EBITDA in q4 of fiscal 2016 of $1.6 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
One of the most exciting elements of metal music is the wide variety of subgenres that work their way into a given band’s sound. Take djent , a style of progressive metal pioneered by Swedish headbangers Meshuggah and exemplified by palm-muted, low-pitch staccato guitar tones. Ghost Iris, billed as the most-streamed Danish metal band of 2016, appears poised to emerge as another major player in this expanding metal specialty. On the band’s second album, Blind World , songs such as “Save Yourself” and “Pinnacle” mix clean and extreme vocals with catchy arrangements, tricky riffs and elements of funk and tech metal to create an invigorating listening experience propelled by Jesper Vicencio Gün’s often harsh voice. This stuff ain’t easy to play, and while Ghost Iris could introduce a little more variety into its writing, Blind World serves a solid entry point into the djent-metal scene.
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For the last three months islanders have been experiencing a mix of symptoms due to a large red tide bloom just offshore of Sarasota, Charlotte and Lee counties, which now extends farther south to Collier County. Within the last two weeks you may have noticed your throat is a little more sore and your cough is a little worse, and that’s because of cooler weather bringing stronger winds.
Lately the wind has been shifting from its northeasterly direction in the morning to a more northwesterly direction in the afternoon, which carries the red tide through the air and into our noses.
Right now our red tide levels are considered to be moderate, but people with breathing problems those who find themselves more susceptible in general should try to avoid being outside in the afternoon in coastal areas.
The good news is, no fish kills have been reported in the last week on our beaches.
For more information go to noaa.gov.
Palm Springs Police Department is responding to a call that came in around 11:35am regarding an injured male hiker.
Crews are currently hiking up Tahquitz Canyon Trail to rescue the injured hiker, while Palm Springs Fire Department and the California Highway Patrol Helicopter assist.
A tribal ranger is currently with the injured hiker.
HONOLULU (AP) - A Hawaii man is accused of killing his mother and stuffing her decapitated head and dismembered body parts in seven plastic bags in the refrigerator freezer of the Waikiki apartment they shared.
Yu Wei Gong has been charged with second degree murder, and he was expected to make his initial appearance in court Monday.
According to the state's complaint filed against Gong, he called police April 11, saying, "I killed my Mom."
When officers arrived and couldn't find his mother, he told them she was "in the fridge," the complaint says.
An officer looked in one of the bags in the freezer and found the body parts.
Gong told officers that he accidentally killed his mother in September after she became angry when the 26-year-old said he didn't want to go to school.
That is the opinion of pundit and former Premier League goalkeeper Shay Given.
Coutinho asked to leave Liverpool on Friday in an attempt to force through a move to Spanish giants Barcelona.
Liverpool are standing firm, stating he will not be sold under any circumstances before the window closes on August 31, and have already rejected two bids.
However, Given reckons the Reds are just playing hardball and are waiting for Barcelona to up their current offer, knowing they just received a world-record £200million for Neymar from Paris Saint-Germain.
The jury in the trial of four Teamsters accused of threatening and harassing the cast and nonunion crew of the TV reality show "Top Chef" has told the judge there is one juror who is "assuming guilt over innocence."
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The note came on the third day of deliberations.
In his note back to the jury, U.S. District Judge Douglas Woodlock said presumption of innocence "is a cardinal principle of our system of justice."
The Local 25 union members are accused of using strong-arm tactics in an attempt to extort jobs as drivers with union-scale wages. The show's host, Padma Lakshmi, testified that she was "terrified" when a Teamster confronted her outside a Boston-area restaurant where the series filmed in 2014.
Lawyers for the men say they were merely demonstrating against the nonunion crew.
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An official says a suspected Islamist militant has died in an explosion inside a hotel in Bangladesh's capital during a raid on an alleged hideout.
Police chief A.K.M. Shahidul Hoque said that the man died in the explosion during the raid that began early Tuesday.
Police identified the man as Saiful Islam, a college student. Details of his allegiance to any Islamist groups were not immediately clear.
Some officials said a portion of the wall of the hotel fell from the force of the blasts.
It was not immediately clear if any other suspects were in the Hotel Olio International in downtown Dhaka.
Bangladesh has been experiencing a rise in Islamic militancy in recent years. Banned Islamist groups have targeted liberals, atheists and foreigners.
MIAMI — Authorities say an armed carjacking suspect has been fatally shot by officers after he jumped into a South Florida river after a more than two-hour police chase.
Miami-Dade police Det. Robin Pinkard tells local news outlets that officers encountered the man around 7 a.m. Friday. Following a traffic stop, the suspect fled in a car and the chase began. During the chase, Pinkard says, the man ditched a BMW SUV and carjacked a woman, taking her SUV.
At some point, he drove under a bridge on and bailed into the Miami River trying to escape.
Authorities say officers tried to get the man to surrender, but eventually shots were fired. The man died at the scene.
It was unclear why police initially stopped the man.
Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) on Saturday arrested at least 42 fishermen belonging to Indian Gujarat and also seized eight boats near the Gujarat coast.
A PMSA spokesperson said that the Indian fishing launches were seized by the Pakistani authorities for violating the country’s coastal boundary. The operation was conducted with the help of PMSA vessels and fast attack boats, he added.
The arrested fishermen were later handed over to the Docks police to initiate further investigation.
PMSA had earlier arrested 17 Indian fishermen after they sailed into Pakistani waters on January 9. Statistics from December 2017 and January 2018 show that around 292 Indian prisoners languishing in Pakistani jails have been released on humanitarian grounds.
Fishermen belonging to India and Pakistan are frequently detained after crossing into each other’s territorial waters. The problem is made worse by the fact that the maritime border between the two countries had not been clearly defined yet.
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LONDON: Thousands of people have marched through London demanding more government money for Britain's overburdened National Health Service.
Trade unions and the main opposition Labour Party backed the "NHS in crisis: Fix it now" protest.
Marchers with placards proclaiming "Save our NHS" and "More staff, more beds, more funds" made their way through central London on Saturday toward Conservative Prime Minister Theresa May's Downing St office.
Britain's state-funded health service has been under mounting pressure, with demand from a growing, aging population rising faster than investment.
Winter illnesses and an exodus of stress-hit medical staff have led to thousands of canceled operations and long waits for ambulances and emergency treatment.
The British government says it is putting more money into health care and training more doctors and nurses.
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A celebration of the life of Abby Lippman
An event celebrating the life of Abby Lippman who passed away last December, will be held on April 27, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Concordia University Conference Centre (Room MB-9CD) 9th floor of the John Molson Building (1450 Guy Street).
If you would like to attend please RSVP to Geneviève Rail at gen.rail@concordia.ca. For those who can’t make it, it will be broadcast online.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A Democratic attorney general candidate says his Republican opponent, Ohio Auditor Dave Yost, should have immediately referred to authorities a whistleblower's allegations that Ohio's then-largest online charter school intentionally inflated attendance figures.
Steven Dettelbach, a former U.S. attorney, responded Tuesday to an Associated Press report that an ex-employee of the now-shuttered Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow shared his claims of misconduct with the Ohio Department of Education and Yost's office last year. The ECOT board's attorney says he was unaware of the man's claims.
Dettelbach told reporters Tuesday that critical evidence in a potential criminal case could have been lost during delays in referring the information.
A spokesman said in a statement Tuesday that the Auditor's Office "aggressively" audited ECOT funding and "thoroughly investigated" the employee's allegations.
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United States (CNN)- The National Security Agency says it's deleting hundreds of millions of phone records collected since 2015.
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They're called "call detail records," or CDR’s, and the files come from American telecommunications companies.
CDR’s record details of phone calls, but not their content.
NSA says it is deleting the files because it learned the agency isn't authorized to have some of them.The problem is, it doesn't know which ones those are, so all of the files have to go.
A former justice department official calls the purge a failure, while Senator Ron Wyden says it's the telecom companies that acted carelessly.
According to the New York Times, the NSA collects hundreds of millions of CDR’s each year.
That surveillance is allowed under the Freedom Act, which passed in 2015 after the Patriot Act expired.
David Dayen at The Intercept points us to the latest on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau:
On Tuesday night, he (Trump)stood before the nation and boasted about the lowest unemployment rate on record for African-Americans. But just hours before his State of the Union address, his lieutenant and handpicked head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Mick Mulvaney, told staff in an email that he was seizing control of the unit responsible for policing anti-lending-discrimination laws.
CFPB Acting Director Mulvaney, in a previously unreported move, said that he would be putting the Office of Fair Lending and Equal Opportunity, or OFLEO, under his direct control, startling consumer protection and civil rights advocates, and raising concerns that the office would be unable to carry out its mission — and that, indeed, that was the very purpose of the shift.
Paige and El Patron reportedly “blow up” backstage
Alberto El Patron’s lawyer has sent a letter to Global Force Wrestling that questions why he is still suspended from the company when he was not charged in the airport incident with WWE’S Paige.
According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, there are constant issues with El Patron. While many of these issues happened outside of GFW, there was a blow up backstage between Alberto and Paige several weeks ago. In addition to that, there have been other incidents that have happened that have gone unreported but people in the company know about them.
There fear within GFW is that another incident will happen. Several promoters have chosen not to book for him for that same reason.
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Portland, Ore. — The Portland Police Bureau Street Crimes Unit arrested 28-year-old Edson Duran-Hernandez on December 30th during a drug investigation near NE 69th and Sandy Boulevard.
Detectives say during the search of he vehicle, officers located and seized about 12 ounces of heroin. Additionally, officers seized a cell phone, a knife, and $2530 in cash as evidence that Duran-Hernandez was involved in trafficking narcotics.
Duran-Hernandez was booked into the Multnomah county Jail on charges of Delivery of Heroin, Possession of Heroin, and Manufacture of Heroin.
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ST. LOUIS, MO — The cathedral of Saint Peter in Belleville is bringing the story of Christmas into modern times. The church is hosting the Nativities from Around the World exhibit and some of the scenes aren't exactly what you would expect.
One example is the hipster nativity. In this scene Mary is holding a coffee, Joseph is taking a selfie and the three wise men are riding in on segways holding amazon prime boxes.
This nativity is just one of 60 that are on display at the cathedral through Tuesday.
Somali Prime Minister, Hassan Ali Khaire said his government is committed to fighting corruption as the country was commemorating Anti-corruption Day.
The PM said during a ceremony to mark World Anti Corruption Day on Saturday, Khaire said his government endorsed the Anti-corruption commission's regulations.
"My Government is determined not to tolerate any form of corruption and is geared towards eradicating such malpractice," said Somali PM in a Twitter post.
Prime minister Khaire assured that his government would be carrying out actions and mechanisms set out in an anti-corruption code to fight the rampant corruption.
Khaire's sentiment coincides with UN's report for World Anti-corruption Day saying close to $1000 billion is paid in bribes annually across the globe.
For over two decades, Somalia has been the top list of most corrupted countries in the world, according to Corruption Watchdog and Transparency agencies.
Gov. Scott Walker on Friday declared a continuing energy emergency in northeastern Wisconsin due to the indefinite closure of a fuel pipeline. Walker declares fuel emergency in NE counties Gov. Scott Walker on Friday declared a continuing energy emergency in northeastern Wisconsin due to the indefinite closure of a fuel pipeline.
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Men Charged With Attempted Rape In Reading
Two men have been charged with attempted rape and false imprisonment - after a woman was attacked in Reading.
The victim, in her fifties, was assaulted in King's Street early on Friday.
The men are due back in court in July.
Praveen Linga, aged 28 of Watlington Street, Reading has been charged with one count of attempted rape of a female over 16, one count of false imprisonment and one count of perverting the course of justice.
Vasile Irofte, aged 18, of no fixed abode has been charged with one count of attempted rape of a female over 16, and one count of false imprisonment.
It relates to an incident in which the woman in her fifties was the victim of an attempted rape at an address in King’s Street, Reading at around 2am on Friday 25 May.
The two men appeared at Reading Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday (29 May). They were both remanded in custody to appear at Reading Crown Court on 2 July 2018.
Four months ago, REITs were being written off by investors as losers in the Donald Trump world of economic stimulus and higher inflation.
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JERSEY COUNTY, Ill. (WAND) - Investigators say one girl is dead and another severely injured after two-vehicle crash involving an ATV and a truck-tractor semi-trailer in southeastern Illinois Friday afternoon.
Illinois State Police say the crash happened near the intersection of Illinois Route 267 and Challacombe Road in Jersey County at about 3:54 p.m. According to the preliminary investigation into the crash, an ATV was traveling east on Challacombe Road when it failed to stop at a stop sign, continuing into the path of a 2012 Freightliner truck-tractor semi-trailer traveling on IL-267.
Troopers say the collision ejected the driver and passenger of the ATV, both described as female juveniles. The driver of the ATV was pronounced dead at the scene, while the passenger was airlifted to St. Louis Children's Hospital in critical condition.
The investigation into this crash is ongoing.
WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve is imposing more penalties on Wells Fargo, freezing the bank’s growth until it can prove it has improved its internal controls.
In addition, the San Francisco-based bank agreed to replace three board members by April and a fourth by the end of this year.
The new penalties were announced late Friday on Fed Chair Janet Yellen’s last day at the central bank.
In a statement, she said that the Fed “cannot tolerate pervasive and persistent misconduct at any bank.”
Wells Fargo has admitted that employees opened more than 3 million fake accounts in order to meet sales quotas. It ended up paying $185 million to regulators and settled a class-action suit for $142 million.
Chicago Cubs leadoff hitter Kyle Schwarber stepped up to the plate in the bottom of the first inning, with the Cubs trailing the Milwaukee Brewers 2-0, and laid down a perfect bunt to third. Seriously, no bunt has ever been so finely placed.
Brewers pitcher Chase Anderson, tiptoeing after the ball and waving off third baseman Travis Shaw, can’t be blamed for thinking it was going to roll foul—the ball literally rolled on the line for a few yards, mere centimeters from being out of play. Hell, a breath of wind could’ve pushed it foul. Not a breath of the human kind though, that’s still not allowed.
Aug 12 (Gracenote) - Results and standings from the Ukrainian championship matches on Saturday Saturday, August 12 FC Oleksandriya 1 Shakhtar Donetsk 2 Stal Kamianske 0 Vorskla Poltava 1 Veres Rivne 0 Zorya Luhansk 1 Friday, August 11 Dynamo Kiev 3 FC Zirka Kropyvnytskyi 0 Standings P W D L F A Pts 1 Dynamo Kiev 5 4 1 0 11 1 13 2 Shakhtar Donetsk 5 4 0 1 10 4 12 3 Vorskla Poltava 5 3 1 1 6 5 10 4 Olimpik Donetsk 4 2 2 0 4 0 8 5 Veres Rivne 5 1 3 1 3 2 6 6 Stal Kamianske 5 2 0 3 4 6 6 ------------------------- 7 Illichevets Mariupol 4 1 2 1 5 4 5 8 Zorya Luhansk 5 1 2 2 3 5 5 9 Karpaty Lviv 4 1 1 2 5 10 4 10 FC Oleksandriya 5 0 3 2 4 7 3 11 FC Zirka Kropyvnytskyi 5 0 2 3 3 9 2 12 Chernomorets Odessa 4 0 1 3 3 8 1 1-6: Championship play-off 7-12: Relegation play-off Next Fixtures (GMT): Sunday, August 13 Illichevets Mariupol v Karpaty Lviv (1400) Olimpik Donetsk v Chernomorets Odessa (1630)
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The plans for Broadmeadow’s sporting Centre of Excellence have been unveiled today.
The centre will act as a headquarters for the Newcastle Knights, while also providing a base high performance training.
It will feature three new training fields and multi-purpose facilities.
The Government and the Wests Group will both put $10 million towards the project.
The building will be constructed adjacent to the Southern Grandstand of McDonald Jones Stadium.
It’s thought the Newcastle Jets will also use the centre as their home base.
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Baku. 28 November. REPORT.AZ/ The ceasefire monitoring exercise on the Azerbaijan and Armenia state border in the direction of Qazakh region was held in accordance with the mandate of Personal Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office on November 28.
Report was informed in the press service of the Azerbaijani Ministry of Defence (MoD).
According to the ministry, ceasefire monitoring has ended with no incident
The Personal Representative`s field assistants Mihail Olaru and Simon Tiller will carry out the monitoring exercise from the territory of Azerbaijan.
The Personal Representative`s field assistants Ghenadie Petrica, Ognjen Jovic and Martin Schuster will carry out the monitoring from the other side of the border.
NEW DELHI: The Centre has begun consultations to overhaul the structures and processes of the Union Home Ministry and put in place a security architecture in line with the changing security environment. Emerging challenges include terrorism, radicalisation and cyber crimes and the growing expectation of the people for a tighter criminal justice system.
Home Secretary Rajiv Gauba chaired a meeting with officials of various divisions of MHA recently regarding a revamp, officials said. The restructuring is aimed at evolving a response mechanism to internal security threats by removing difficulties in counter operations, improving technological capabilities of agencies, building expertise and integrating systems.
The MHA has already created two new divisions — Counter Terrorism and Counter Radicalisation and Cyber and Information Security — to deal with the challenge of radicalisation of youth. “Revisiting the security architecture is the need of the hour in the wake of a multitude of threats,” an official said.
Chief Madzimawe of the Ngoni people has asked government to increase grants for traditional ceremonies.
The traditional leader says the current 5,000 Kwacha grant that government releases towards the hosting of big traditional ceremonies such as Nc’wala is too minimal.
Chief Madzimawe was speaking during the Nc’wala Ceremony preparatory meeting at Laweni in M’tenguleni yesterday.
Chief Madzimawe, who is former House of Chiefs Chairperson, noted that traditional ceremonies such as Nc’wala of the Ngoni, Kuomboka of the Lozi and Kusefya Pang’wena of the Bemba need to be well funded by government.
He says this is so because big ceremonies attract a huge number of people who need to be catered for by the organising committees.
The traditional leader wondered why the grant from government was reduced from the previous years when it was about 15 thousand Kwacha.
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Recently, Google delivered on a big promise made at its 2016 I/O developer conference, releasing a version of Android Auto that would , removing the need for a new car or costly aftermarket head unit to access the service. Later this week, at CES in Last Vegas, the company will demonstrate another aspect of its automotive aspirations announced at I/O: Android running right in the car.
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MATT Logue surged into a share of the lead with a stunning seven out of eight last round while Phil Rothfield’s many gambles got him out of the basement. Can they stay hot?
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BEIRUT (AP) - Lebanon's police say they have detained a Syrian citizen who was a military commander with the Islamic State group in the central Syrian province of Homs.
The Internal Security Forces said in a statement Tuesday that the man was detained earlier this month in the northern town of Zgharta after entering Lebanon illegally from Syria.
It identified him as a Syrian citizen born in 1982 without giving his name.
The statement said the IS fighter confessed to being "a military cadre" who took part in many battles in Syria including the capture of the historic town of Palmyra that the extremists held for months and destroyed some of its invaluable archaeological sites.
IS carried out many deadly attacks in Lebanon in recent years that left scores dead.
SITE Santa Fe opens the doors of a remodeled contemporary art museum to visitors on Friday, Oct. 6, 2017, in the rail yard district of Santa Fe, N.M. Contemporary art is getting a prominent new pedestal with the latest transformation of the former beer warehouse. The makeover by New York-based SHoP Architects adds a snack bar, museum shop, lecture hall, outdoor "sky terrace," educational workshop space and an admission-free introductory gallery. Morgan Lee AP Photo
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Miki Sudo downed 37 franks to win her fifth straight title in the women's competition of the annual Nathan's Famous July Fourth hot dog eating contest.
The Las Vegas competitor fell short of the 41 hot dogs she consumed last year but still beat out second-place finisher Michelle Lesco, of Tucson, Arizona. Lesco chowed down 28 wieners and buns.
Thousands of attendees braved 83-degree temperatures and a heat index of 91 degrees to witness the annual July Fourth competition on the Coney Island boardwalk.
Ten-time winner Joey "Jaws" Chestnut will confront 20 other men during the men's competition later Wednesday for the coveted Mustard Belt.
Sudo was a fan favorite, drawing big cheers from the crowd during her performance, which was slightly delayed after she requested new water to soak her buns.
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BEIJING (AP) — Premier Li Keqiang promises China’s economy ‘will open even wider,’ Beijing will eliminate import tariffs on drugs.
Between 30 and 50 reindeer were hit by a train in Saltdal in Nordland Sunday afternoon.
The accident happened at Trettnes in Saltdal municipality. The owners of the reindeer are notified, the police said in Nordland on Twitter.
It is unclear how many reindeer were killed on the train tracks.
“We were notified by NSB at 14.11. The accident took place between Lønsdal and Storjord, on the north side of Saltfjellet,” says operations manager Ivar Bo Nilsson of the Nordland police district to Dagbladet.
Communications Manager Åge-Christoffer Lundeby from NSB states that it was a southern passenger transport from Bodø to Trondheim who drove through the reindeer.
– “The incident occurred at Lønsdal at 14.05. The train has gone on and will be on track,” says Lundeby.
In total, 150 reindeer have been killed and killed by trains along Nordlandsbanen in recent weeks.
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You can call her Jessica Williams from now on! Love & Hip Hop Atlanta star Jessica Dime just announced that she is officially off the market. The rapper showed off a gorgeous rock on social media, with the caption, "God is so good.
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Festivalgoers attend the Gobi tent during the Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival at Empire Polo Club in Indio, California on on April 15, 2017. Rich Fury / Getty Images for Coachella
“That type of crime lends itself to what concerts are all about, a lot of people, close proximity, a lot of bumping,” said Indio Police Sgt. Dan Marshall. “People carry their phones to have easy access to them, well if it’s easy for you to access, it’s easy for someone else to access.”
Indio police urged people to take extra caution with their valuables in scenarios like the crowded music festival.
The department worked through the weekend to reunite the stolen phones with their owners. All remaining phones can be claimed on the Coachella Lost and Found website.
“Glad to have my phone back, so glad…ugh,” said Laura Hunt Little.
Manchester United moved level on points with fifth-placed Tottenham after victory at West Ham.
It was Jose Mourinho’s side’s sixth straight Premier League win and their seventh in all competitions.
Samson Siasia and Winfried Schafer are top of an eight-man short-list for the vacant Rwanda coach post.
Schafer led Cameroon to the 2002 Africa Cup of Nations title, while former Nigeria coach Siasia guided his country to Olympic football bronze last year.
Belgian Paul Put, who took Burkina Faso to the 2013 Nations Cup final, and Georges Leekens, who quit as Algeria coach last month, are also on the list.
The Rwandan Football Federation cut its choices down from 52 applicants. Also making the interview stage are four European coaches who have managed in Africa: Portuguese Jose Rui Lopes Aguas, Swiss Raoul Savoy, Englishman Peter James Butler and German Antoine Hey.
Rwanda have been without a permanent coach since Northern Irishman Jonny McKinstry was sacked in August last year.
CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) - The Massachusetts Executive Office of Education creates regulatory policy for student behavior management and use of physical restraints. These protocols are in place to not only protect children, but the adults who have to intervene in sometimes volatile and dangerous situations.
A December 2015 report revealed a disturbing a pattern of abuse involving special needs students at a Holyoke school. Two months later the state said there was a “systemic failure at the school.” In addition to allegations of slapping and punching special needs students, another issue was the use of prone restraints, according to a Disability Law Center report.
The 22News I-Team requested school records of restraints and complaints for western Massachusetts schools from the state. Find out what 22News I-Team reporter Ryan Walsh found when he reviewed the state’s documents. Watch his full report, Thursday, February 16 on the Springfield CW at 10pm.
The Dolphins very well might have every player on their 53-man roster available Sunday when the face the Tennessee Titans, based on the final injury report of the week.Not one player on the injury report was listed as worse than questionable Friday and everybody was listed as a full participant in practice.
That includes defensive tackle, who has missed the past two games because of an ankle injury, and cornerback, who sustained a shoulder injury late in the game against the New Orleans Saints last Sunday.Also listed as questionable were DE(shoulder), LB(shoulder) and CB(hamstring/foot).
As has been customary,anddid not have game status designations after sitting out practice Thursday. Both will play against the Titans.
Johannesburg - Ekuruhuleni City has announced that it is suspending its bus services ahead of the taxi strike over the poor state of roads.
The taxi industry in Ekurhuleni has given the City notice that its members will be embarking on a protest march on Tuesday. Taxi owners are unhappy with the poor state of the roads, which they say are damaging their vehicles.
"Due to this anticipated protest, which will take place throughout Ekurhuleni, the City would like to inform the public that its bus services will be suspended as a precautionary measure for the day – following a threat of violence," said Themba Gadebe, the spokesperson for the City of Ekurhuleni.
Gadebe said commuters should seek alternative modes of transport for Tuesday.
"We do apologise for the inconvenience caused and thank you for your understanding. The bus service will be fully operational from Thursday, 22 March."
Police were out in force in areas near the airport early on Tuesday morning.
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Lafayette firefighters responded to 2200 Cameron Street to a fire at Louisiana Scrap.
No injuries have been reported from the business, where a piece of machinery utilized to crush cars was burning. Traffic was tied up for a few hours on Cameron Street as motorist watched the blaze and tried to find alternate routes about the scene. The Advertiser has requested more information form the Lafayette Fire Department and will keep you updated as we learn more details.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) - Lin-Manuel Miranda, "Game of Thrones" and a key figure in the #MeToo movement are among the winners of this year's Webby Awards.
Miranda won the Webby for public service and social activism for his work raising money for charities assisting Puerto Rico in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria.
Susan Fowler, the former Uber employee whose harassment revelations helped lead to the ouster of the company's CEO and bolstered the #MeToo movement, was named Webbys person of the year.
The awards, which honor internet excellence, were announced Tuesday and will be presented May 14 at a New York ceremony hosted by comedian Amber Ruffin.
Winners from music include Jay-Z, Katy Perry and Lada Gaga.
"Game of Thrones" won for best overall online presence, and the video game phenomenon Fortnite won for best multiplayer competitive game.
March 29 Mountain Province Diamonds Inc :
* Mountain Province Diamonds announces FY 2016 results
* Mountain Province Diamonds Inc qtrly loss per share $0.05
* Says company expects to be able to provide 2017 production and revenue guidance during Q2 of 2017
* Mountain Province Diamonds -company expects to require further waivers in respect of other reserve account funding requirements at September 30, 2017
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Google has been talking about ARCore on Android for a while now. Apple's been championing ARKit for iPhone for about as long. Today, the first cross-platform ARKit/ARCore app has launched on both app stores respectively. It's called Just a Line and you and your friends can make drawings in the air, and even draw on top of each other's art, using augmented reality.
It's just a simple app. One person draws in the air using their phone. Another person draws in the air using their phone. Both air drawings show up on both phones, in real time. You can also record video of your AR doodles to share on your sosh meeds.
Members of Sikh community displayed martial skills during a procession taken out in Indore on Sunday, ahead of Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti to be observed on Thursday.
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April 24 (Reuters) - Summit State Bank:
* REPORTS 98% INCREASE IN PROFITABILITY AND DECLARATION OF DIVIDEND
* Q1 EARNINGS PER SHARE $0.29
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A new online tool makes it easier for people to sign up to volunteer at hospitals and long term care facilities in West Prince. Volunteers in West Prince now have an easier way to find out about and sign up for volunteer opportunities with Health PEI.
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Some commercial bus drivers and traders in Benin City have commended Edo State Government for the ban on the collection of taxes by revenue agents in the State.
Adesuwa Lato, who went round some motor parks and markets reports that there was high level of compliance with Edo State Government’s directive.
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LONDON — Qatar World Cup organizers say they are overcoming the obstacles to construction posed by the regional blockade and insist there is "no risk" to the FIFA tournament being staged in 2022.
The energy-rich nation's land border and its air and sea routes have been closed off for four months since Bahrain, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates launched an economic boycott.
Qatar World Cup secretary general Hassan Al Thawadi tells The Associated Press on Friday that "contingency plans" have been activated, with alternative supply chains put in place to ensure stadium construction continues in the Gulf nation.
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The lead singer of the Chainsmokers (Andrew Taggart) sings like a shy little baby. But little babies don’t sing, do they? You’re right, fellow baby expert. The singing of Andrew Taggart (the lead singer of the Chainsmokers) is not the sound of a little baby singing; but it’s the essence of a shy little baby. Like, have you ever seen a shy little baby consider walking for the first time, unsure of itself and confused by physics and oblivious to existential reality? If that seminal life event could be turned into a sound, it would be just like the singing of the lead singer of the Chainsmokers (Andrew Taggart). So, he just doesn’t project well? Yes and no, fellow baby expert. Yes, technically, he doesn’t project his vocals well. But he does a good job of projecting that he is a shy little baby with his singing voice, which is so gentle, mumbly, and meek despite how banging the music gets. See for yourself, fellow baby expert.
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Without question, maintaining an up-to-date safety program can be nearly a full-time endeavor.
If your company isn’t completely clear on the testing and approval requirements for fall protection gear manufactured and sold as compliant with ANSI Z359 requirements, you could be making the wrong product selection or, worse, putting your workers at risk.
But with ever-changing OSHA requirements, confusion around American National Standards Institute(ANSI) effective dates, and plenty of blah-blah-gobbledygook-speak designed to cast doubt or discredit some testing and compliance programs, it can be downright baffling to keep up.
This special report is designed to change that.
A Seneca man was arrested on three charges connected to sexual exploitation of a minor, according to the South Carolina Attorney General.
Attorney General Alan Wilson said Aaron Scott Evans, 42 of Seneca, was involved in distributing child pornography via the internet. He was arrested on Friday by the Seneca Police Department and a member of the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force. The attorney general’s office assisted with the investigation.
Evans is charged with three counts of sexual exploitation of a minor second degree, a felony offense punishable by up to 10 years in prison on each count, the report said.
The case will be prosecuted by the attorney general’s office.
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Marines assigned to Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, set up the M1A2 Bangalore Torpedo during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 2-17 at Range 400, aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Feb. 6, 2017. ITX is a combined-arms exercise which gives all elements of the Marine Air Ground Task Force an opportunity to utilize capabilities during large scale missions to become a more ready fighting force. 1/3 is currently participating as the ground combat element for this exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron S. Patterson/Released)
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Lurking within Bitcoin’s ever-growing blockchain is a disturbing surprise. A team of researchers say they’ve found links to online child pornography recorded into the technology. The researchers at RWTH Aachen University in Germany claim to have uncovered …
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The waiting game - dozens of schools in the midlands and west yet to decide if they'll open tomorrow
OUAGADOUGOU: Security forces in Burkina Faso's capital ended an assault yesterday against suspected jihadists who opened fire on a restaurant, leaving at least 18 people dead.
The attack that began on Sunday night in a Turkish restaurant popular with foreigners also left a dozen people injured, while two assailants were later killed, Communications Minister Remis Dandjinou said.
It was not clear how many gunmen were involved.
"The operation has ended" but searches are continuing in the neighbourhood around the restaurant, Mr Dandjinou told a press briefing.
The Istanbul restaurant is just 200m from a hotel and cafe targeted in an assault in January last year that left 30 people dead and 71 wounded, many of them foreigners. That attack was claimed by the Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb group.
A police officer said witnesses saw at least two assailants carrying Kalashnikovs and opening fire. Mr Dandjinou had earlier said that "some people were held" by the assailants and that "some were released".
Indian govt to decide about having a dialogue with Pakistan after its new govt is formed: Source
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AMMAN/MOSCOW (Reuters) – Syrian rebels shot down a Russian warplane on Saturday and killed its pilot on the ground after he ejected from the plane, Russia’s defense ministry and Syrian rebels said.
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White Knoll Breaks Losing Streak, Beats River Bluff 14-10
White Knoll traveled to the Swamp looking to bounce back from three straight losses. The Timberwolves didn’t take the lead until the fourth quarter, but held it for the 14-10 win over River Bluff. White Knoll improves to 4-3 on the season and the Gators fall to 2-5.
After seasons of studying up on Olivia Palermo's style, we've come to trust the fashion darling as something of an authority on effortless dressing. She's got a way with making flats and evening dresses look like a natural pairing (heels, who?) and has mastered that notice-me street style that never seems overthought. That said, it's her handle on Summer style that's won us over time and time again — outfits that feel special but always easy. You'll catch her look at an event and wonder, "Why didn't I think of that?!" Well, this time, you will — inside we've pulled 14 of Olivia's best Summer looks and the styling wisdom to glean from each of them. Read on to revamp your wardrobe right now.
A 33-year-old man in town for the Super Bowl is accused of trying to hire what he believed were two teenage siblings for sex.
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Justin Beard, of Branson, Missouri, is charged with two counts of felony prostitution, court documents filed in Hennepin County show. If convicted, each count carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison and/or a $20,000 fine.
According to a criminal complaint, Beard was in town to work Super Bowl Live festivities this week and responded to a Craigslist ad which police posted as part of a sting operation.
An undercover officer posed as a man selling his 15-year-old daughter and 13-year-old son for oral sex. Beard exchanged messages with the officer and offered his Super Bowl Live VIP tickets as payment, claiming they were each worth $100.
Beard agreed to meet Tuesday night at a Minnetonka apartment, the complaint states. He knocked the door, met police officers and quickly found himself in handcuffs.
His bail was set at $125,000.
Aledo defense smothers Richland
Richland scored on its opening possession but was shut out the rest of the way by Aledo’s defense, which forced four turnovers in a 43-7 victory.
The Blue Plate Special Road Show traveled to The Knoxville Museum Of Art for the fifth “to go” version while our downtown stage nears remodeling completion. On stage was Knoxville’s own Americana duo, Pale Root. Pale Root was born out of the collaboration of songwriters Aaron Freeman and Jordan Burris. Together, the two craft tales influenced by their admiration of traditional folk, country, bluegrass as well as modern folk and Americana. The full house heard tunes from their self-titled debut album, including this one, “Colorado”. Pale Root was joined on stage by Asher Smith on bass and Evie Andrus on fiddle. Find out lots more about Pale Root on their website at http://www.paleroot.com/ and connect with them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/palerootmusic/
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A 33-year-old Bradford man was arrested and charged with mischief under $5,000 after an incident at a Holland Street West residence early in the morning of Feb. 2.
South Simcoe Police responded just before 6:30 a.m. after a female resident of the home reported an attempted break-in.
She told police the side door of her home had been kicked in and she believed she knew the suspect.
Upon arrival, police found glass in the door had been broken and footsteps leading away from the scene.
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Machu Picchu is arguably the most famous historical ruin not just in Peru, but in the Americas. Since the re-discovery of this Inca citadel by American historian Hiram Bingham in 1911, this iconic lost city in the sky has been attracting visitors non-stop for the past century.
From the stunning view at the top of Huayna Picchu, to the carefree llamas chilling in the lawns, Machu Picchu possesses magical enchantments hardly describable by words. Peru prides themselves as “the richest country in the world” in their recent marketing campaign. Well, it was. It truly was.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Moleculin Biotech Inc
* Moleculin Biotech Inc reports financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2017
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Yair Rodriguez has no desire to name a specific opponent he’d like to fight next. Not because he doesn’t want to stir the pot, but because he said he’s reached a stage in his career where the competition is interchangeable.
BERLIN/FRANKFURT, April 3 Former Volkswagen Chairman Ferdinand Piech has agreed to sell a major part of his stake in the firm that controls Europe's biggest carmaker, paring his ties with Volkswagen after more than two decades of undisputed rule.
Volkswagen's (VW) ruling Porsche and Piech families have agreed to buy part of the 14.7 percent stake Piech holds in Porsche Automobil Holding SE, which in turn owns 52.2 percent of voting shares in VW, exercising their right of first refusal on Porsche SE shares, according to a Porsche SE statement published on Monday.
It did not say exactly how much of the stake the families would buy. (Reporting by Andreas Cremer and Maria Sheahan; Editing by Victoria Bryan)
The group winners will be away in the round of 16 first legs on 13/14 and 20/21 February, and at home in the return matches on 6/7 and 13/14 March.
A record five English teams progressed from the group stage this season.
Chelsea were the only English team to make it through as runners-up, with the other four sides all topping their respective groups.
Champions League last-16 draw
Juventus v Tottenham
Basel v Manchester City
Porto v Liverpool
Sevilla v Manchester United
Real Madrid v PSG
Shakhtar Donetsk v Roma
Chelsea v Barcelona
Bayern Munich v Besiktas
CONCORD, N.H. — A life-size bronze statue of the famous comic book character Archie will soon greet visitors at a New Hampshire town in honour of the local man who illustrated the red-haired, freckled teenager.
Bob Montana, who was the first to draw original depictions of the “Archie” characters, lived in Meredith for 35 years until his death in 1975 at age 54. The Greater Meredith Program, a community development non-profit, raised $57,000 for the project. The statue will be installed Aug. 9 in Meredith’s Community Park to coincide with the town’s 250th anniversary.
Montana first drew “Archie” in a New Hampshire cottage in 1942.
His daughter, Lynn Montana, says it is a “dream come true” to have her father permanently honoured in Meredith.
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Tandon, who has been performing stand-up for the last six years, is known as “the married guy of stand-up comedy” because he took up comedy after getting married and having two kids. His family friendly content is mostly based on middle class life that almost every Indian and Pakistani can relate to. He has more than 20 million views on his videos and has performed a thousand shows in ten countries.
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BALTIMORE (AP) — The CEO of Baltimore-based sports apparel company Under Armour is responding to criticism he received after calling President Donald Trump “an asset to the country.”
Kevin Plank wrote an open letter to Baltimore published as a full-page advertisement in The Baltimore Sun Wednesday. He wrote that his choice of words during an interview with CNBC last week “did not accurately reflect my intent.” Three celebrities the company sponsors — basketball star Stephen Curry, actor Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and ballerina Misty Copeland — were among those voicing concerns about his praise of Trump.
Plank says the company stands for equal rights and job creation and believes “immigration is a source of strength, diversity and innovation for global companies based in America.” He says the company opposes the president’s travel ban.
GANGNEUNG, South Korea (AP) The Czech Republic will finish top of Group A in the Olympic hockey tournament after beating Switzerland 4-1 on Sunday.
Dominik Kubalik scored the game-winning goal for the Czech Republic three minutes into the third period. Michal Repik had put the Czechs ahead in the first period, though Thomas Rufenacht soon responded with a goal for Switzerland.
Roman Cervenka and Repik ensured the win with empty-netters.
Czech goaltender Pavel Francouz allowed one goal from 29 shots in his third game of the tournament.
It was the third win for the Czechs, who had earlier beaten South Korea 2-1 before winning 3-2 in a shootout against Canada.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Pareteum Corp
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Prime Minister Theresa May reappoints most of her ministers but brings a Brexit campaigner and party rival into government to try to unite her Conservatives after a disastrous election sapped her authority, days before Brexit talks begin. , moved, by Elizabeth Piper and Andy Bruce, 1,001 words) PARIS - President Emmanuel Macron's fledgling party is set to trounce France's traditional main parties in a parliamentary election, according to projections after the first round, and a huge majority to push through his pro-business reforms.
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MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Officials in northern Minnesota said they’re in contact Wednesday with the National Weather Service because of a possible tornado touchdown.
Beltrami County Emergency Management says weather officials are being called to investigate a possible twister in Bemidji overnight.
Emergency officials say Bemidji residents should avoid the area west of Bemidji State University to Irvine Avenue due to downed power lines and trees.
Residents in the area posted images of damage to buildings on social media. The pictures show trampolines stuck in trees and collapsed buildings.
The severe storms rolled through northern Minnesota early Wednesday morning. More storms are expected Wednesday night.
A gunman shot and killed three people at a United Parcel Service facility in San Francisco Wednesday morning, before fatally shooting himself in front of police officers, authorities say.
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Consumers having been "cutting the cord," or canceling their pay-TV subscriptions in favor of internet-delivered alternatives, for years now, but the trend reached new heights in 2017. There's little reason to believe that this phenomenon will slow down any time soon either, so pay-tv providers will have to find new ways to generate revenue as their primary source continues to erode. One of the most prominent ways media companies are recuperating cord-cutting losses is by launching their own direct-to-consumer streaming services. But what makes for a successful streaming video service? The Business Insider Intelligence Digital Media research team has written a note breaking down the evolving landscape of streaming video on-demand (SVOD). The note looks at which characteristics consumers care about most in a streaming service and which are just "nice to have."
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The Greenwood Police Department is asking for help finding a woman who has been missing nearly nine months.
Officers said 45-year-old Rhonda Kelley was last seen near Gage Street and Tanyard Avenue on Nov. 23, 2016. She was last seen wearing blue jeans and a light-colored hooded sweatshirt.
Kelley is described as 5 feet, 6 inches tall with blue eyes and brown hair.
Police said the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division's behavioral science unit is now assisting in the search for Kelley.
Anyone with information about her whereabouts or activities before she went missing is asked to contact police via Facebook, via tip form or by calling 864-942-8464.
"Please remember that she is someone’s mother, daughter, and sister," the agency said in a press release. "Greenwood Police is committed to bringing closure to those affected by her disappearance."
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Waiheke creatives certainly put art on the map, and this weekend the island is a treasure trove to be discovered, with more than 37 creative spaces open to view. Ticket-holders for the Open Studios Weekend can also meet the artists completing their works.
Art by address is the best way to go, planning your journey by neighbourhood and uncovering the coastal gems and intimate inland galleries on offer.
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NEWARK, N.J. (AP)  A detention hearing for rapper Juelz Santana has been postponed until authorities decide who will prosecute the drug and gun charges he faces following an incident at Newark Liberty International Airport.
A judge was due to decide Monday whether Santana would remain jailed until his trial. Officials say that hearing will likely now occur sometime this week.
Santana pleaded not guilty to state charges last week. He also faces federal charges in the same incident
Authorities say security personnel found a loaded .38-caliber handgun and oxycodone pills he didn't have a prescription for in a carry-on bag containing his identification.
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They say he fled the area, leaving two bags behind. He turned himself in three days later.
The 36-year-old New York City-born rapper lives in Totowa, New Jersey. His real name is LaRon James.
MOUNT JOY, Pa. (WHTM) – A masked man confronted employees after they closed a Burger King restaurant for the night and ordered them back inside so he could steal cash, police said.
Manheim police are looking for the man who robbed the restaurant at 915 East Main Street in Rapho Township around 1 a.m. Monday.
Employees said the robber had something wrapped in white plastic or cloth and presented it as a gun. He was last seen running toward Lancaster Estates.
No one was injured.
Anyone with information is asked to call detectives Kiesel or Szulborski at 717-665-2481.
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SKOPJE, Macedonia (AP) — A Macedonian court has overturned the more than decade-old terrorism convictions of 10 ethnic Albanian men, many of whom served long prison terms over a mine attack on a NATO vehicle.
The Skopje criminal ruled that there was no evidence linking the men to the 2003 blast in northern Macedonia that killed two Polish soldiers and their Macedonian translator.
Earlier Monday, special prosecutor Katica Janeva had called for them to be cleared.
Four of the men evaded arrest and were convicted in absentia, but the others served between 3.5 and seven years in prison. Their lawyers said the men would now seek compensation.
NATO troops were deployed during ethnic conflict between government forces and ethnic Albanian rebels in 2001. Some stayed on to monitor implementation of the peace deal.
Defensive end Willie Jefferson appeared to announce he is returning to the Saskatchewan Roughriders next season with a tweet Saturday.
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It’s a go🍉 — Willie Jefferson III (@Stmn_Willie_Bmn) February 3, 2018
Jefferson tweeted: 2018, It's a go" with an emoji of a watermelon, a common symbol for Roughriders fans, who are known to wear the fruit on their heads during game. He followed that tweet up with a photo of him smiling in a Roughriders jersey.
In 18 games last season with the Roughriders, his second in Saskatchewan, the 27-year-old finished with 45 tackles and eight sacks. Jefferson has played four seasons in the CFL, split between the Roughriders and Edmonton Eskimos, and has 93 tackles and 21 sacks in 58 games.
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It's time for Modern Dad to give away his first smartphone, and we're going to start with one of the more interesting ones of 2017. The Huawei P series isn't all that well known in the United States, but worldwide, it's made quite a name for itself. It's a powerful smartphone that has the added bonus of not being huge. It's got a very capable camera system — two, in fact, with the secondary lens leading an artsy monochrome movement.
Basically, you now have the opportunity to be the first kid on your block with one of these.
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The college basketball season no longer ends at the Final Four, or when the coaching carousel stops spinning, or even when the early-entry deadline for the NBA Draft passes. Perhaps nothing impacts more teams than the transfer cycle, with around 700 players regularly leaving Division 1 schools every spring. A couple of years ago, you could pinpoint the schools expected to get involved in the transfer market -- now, it's everyone. The bluebloods of the sport are unafraid of taking on transfers. In fact, one of them is the clear-cut biggest winner of the market the last few months.
Police have released an image of a man they want to speak to in connection with a burglary in Mansfield.
They have released a CCTV image and asked for anyone with information to get in touch.
A Nottinghamshire Police spokesman said: “Recognise this man?
“We’d like to speak to him in connection with a burglary at Ruddington Court, Mansfield, on Friday, February 10.
“If you recognise him or think you can help, please call Nottinghamshire Police on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, quoting incident number 000201 of February 10, 2017.”
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* ‍PROPOSED A FINAL DIVIDEND OF US$0.0135 PER ORDINARY SHARE​
* ‍FY NET PROFIT $47.6 MILLION VERSUS $43.0 MILLION
* ‍EXPERIENCING CERTAIN CHALLENGES IN MAINTAINING ITS GROSS PROFIT MARGIN IN 2018​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Oklahoma is ranked the 7th worst state for children health care in a recent study.
According to a Wallethub study, with the lower number being better, Oklahoma ranks 47th in percentage of children with good teeth, 46th in percent of uninsured children, and 44th in infant death rate.
According to the study, the 50 states were all compared across 30 key metrics, and was taken from children 0-to-17. The study ranks Oklahoma 43rd in 'Kids' Health & Access to Health Care, 43rd in 'Kids' Nutrition, Physical Activity & Obesity, and 42nd in 'Kids' Oral Health.
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Montgomery (ribs) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game in Dallas, Michael Cohen of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
A limited practice participant all week, Montgomery was hoping to avoid any missed time with the help of a protective vest to cover his broken ribs. The Packers apparently believe it's a bit too much to ask this soon, though they aren't quite ready to officially rule out their top running back. In the likely event Montgomery is inactive, Jamaal Williams and Aaron Jones figure to form a committee in the backfield.
Green produced 13 points (4-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 5-5 FT), nine rebounds, six assists, a steal and a blocked shot in 34 minutes during Friday's 119-104 win over the Kings.
Green rebounded from a poor showing against the Jazz with a good performance on both sides of the ball Friday. While Green's production can be erratic, he's unquestionably one of the best defenders in the league and can neutralize whoever he lines up with. He'll face a tough task against the red-not Nuggets on Saturday.
On December 9, 2017, Steven Mitchell Kovel, beloved husband of Pauline Kovel (nee Weingarten); devoted father of David (Kathi) Kovel and Shari Lance; cherished brother of Dennis (Eileen) Kovel; adored grandfather of Megan, Rachel, Tyler and Erin; loving son of the late Marvin and Margaret Kovel. Funeral services and interment will be held at Columbia Memorial Park, 11895 Clarksville Pike, Columbia, MD on Tuesday, December 12, at 12:30 p.m. Please omit flowers. Contributions in his memory may be sent to Beth Shalom Congregation, 8070 Harriet Tubman Lane, Columbia, MD 21044 or Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 26 Broadway, 14th Floor, New York, NY 10004.
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — Cole Gentry scored 21 points and Mark Hughes added 15 points on 5-of-10 shooting from 3-point range to power Wright State to an 83-57 romp over Youngstown State on Saturday.
Gentry connected on 8 of 13 shots from the floor to help the Raiders (18-7, 10-2 Horizon League) finish 29 of 51 (57 per cent). Gentry hit 3 of 6 shots from distance as Wright State shot 41 per cent (9 of 22) from beyond the arc. The Raiders held the Penguins (6-19, 4-8) to 31-per cent shooting from the floor (20 of 65) and 18 per cent (3 of 17) from long range.
Braun Hartfield was the lone Penguin in double figures with 20 points. He added six rebounds and three steals. Naz Bohannon had 13 rebounds to go along with nine points.
Hartfield scored seven as the Penguins jumped out to a 9-2 lead, but Hughes hit two 3s in a 14-0 run and Wright State, which led 40-25 by halftime, never trailed again.
Related Stories A former Head of State, Jerry John Rawlings, was also not spared by the Friday Morning downpour in the national capital Accra, as the walls of his Ridge Residence was toppled by the storm.
The collapsed walls, sighted by Citi News, resembled the remnants of an Accra Metropolitan Assembly demolition exercise.
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A 24-year-old University of Wisconsin graduate student who was to receive her master's degree next month has been identified as the pedestrian killed when a car left the road Saturday night and drove onto a sidewalk in Madison, Wisconsin. The Dane County Medical Examiner's Office said Monday that Wenxin "Wendy" Huai died from her injuries in the crash.
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A fresh report out of the United States suggests that a “well-known” Chinese automaker earlier this month made an offer to buy Fiat Chrysler Automobiles.
That offer, reports Automotive News, was rejected on account of not being high enough. But more are apparently expected.
The report also cites various sources as saying major Chinese automakers – including Geely Holding, Great Wall Motors, Dongfeng and the Guangzhou Automobile Group – have been “conducting their own due diligence” on a potential purchase of the American company.
Automotive News suggests that any possible sale would involve the Jeep, Ram, Chrysler, Dodge and Fiat brands, with Maserati and Alfa Romeo excluded from the transaction. The publication speculates that the latter two brands would be spun off in a manner similar to Ferrari.
FCA, of course, has been openly seeking a buyer for the past couple of years, after proposals to tie up with both General Motors and Volkswagen fell through.
With the NFL Draft just days away, Nike has announced its latest signees to their company.
Among them are former Clemson standouts Deshaun Watson and Mike Williams. The duo were instrumental in helping the Tigers win their first national championship since 1981.
Nike Football announces its 2017 rookie class including @DeshaunWatson4 pic.twitter.com/737o7o1M0C — B/R Kicks (@br_kicks) April 25, 2017
Watson and Williams are among 17 members of the Nike’s Class of 2017 to ink deals with the apparel company.
Both Tigers will be waiting to hear their names called when the NFL Draft kicks off on Thursday at 8 p.m.
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in a protected site, surrounded by vineyards and olive trees just a stone's throw from the town center, in an absolute calm and with a stunning view to the south, beautiful renovation of more than 260 sqm with 4 large bedrooms, office and games room. the house is bathed in light throughout the day. large infinity pool with wooden terrace and pool house.
The Croswell Opera House in Adrian, Michigan, will kick off its summer season with the musical "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang," which opens June 10 and runs for three weekends. "It's a great family story full of imagination," director Julianne Dolan said.
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - Fitch:
* FITCH REVISES AZERBAIJAN‘S OUTLOOK TO STABLE; AFFIRMS AT ‘BB+’
* FITCH SAYS REVISION OF OUTLOOK ON AZERBAIJAN‘S IDRS REFLECTS ITS MEDIUM MACRO-STABILITY IMPROVING IN 2017 AFTER TWO YEARS OF TURBULENCE
* FITCH SAYS REVISION OF OUTLOOK ON AZERBAIJAN‘S IDRS ALSO REFLECTS PROGRESS IN CLEAN-UP OF ITS BANKING SECTOR
* FITCH SAYS ‍POLITICAL RISK FOR AZERBAIJAN ASSOCIATED WITH UNRESOLVED CONFLICT WITH ARMENIA OVER NAGORNO-KARABAKH REMAINS MATERIAL ​ Source text for Eikon:
John Gray High School’s debate team went head to head against Cayman International School for the finals of the 6th Conyers Inter-school debate tournament last night (05 October.)
This year’s final debate centered on U-S politics and the question, is Donald Trump is good for the American political system?
Cayman 27 was there last night and had the highlights. Over 200 people attended the event at the Camana Bay Arc.
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Alaska Airlines stated (23-Apr-2018) capacity (ASMs) is expected to increase 6.5% year-on-year for FY2018. The carrier expects to consume 6% more fuel, or an overall 845 million gallons of fuel. Alaska expects 2Q2018 RASM to decline approximately 2.75% to 3.75%. Consolidated nonoperating expense will be approximately USD18 million in 2Q2018. [more - original PR] [more - original PR - II]
The Huntingdon Fillies keep on rolling taking down Bruceton
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. — The Huntingdon Fillies showed up big on a night where head coach Farris Lowery would be recognized for picking up win number 600 earlier this season taking down Bruceton, 76-25.
December 11, 2017, 8:42 AM | Oscar-winning actress Jodie Foster is now sitting in the director’s chair for her latest project, the Emmy Award-winning Netflix series “Black Mirror.” It’s a science fiction anthology series described as a modern take on “The Twilight Zone.” She directed the episode “Arkangel” where a mother turns to a new surveillance technology to keep her daughter safe. Foster joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss “Black Mirror” and the movement to address sexual harassment in Hollywood and other industries.
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Parker Kelly scored the first two goals of the game and his team didn’t look back from there as the Prince Albert Raiders downed the Saskatoon Blades 5-2 in front of 2,357 fans at the Art Hauser Centre on Friday.
Brett Leason, Curtis Miske and Cole Fonstad also netted goals for Prince Albert.
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The Blades’ goals were scored by Logan Christensen and Eric Florchuk.
Ian Scott finished the game with 19 saves for the Raiders in the win. Nolan Maier stopped 34 shots in the loss.
The win brought the Raiders (21-20-10) within one point of the Blades (25-25-3) for the final wild card spot with a game at hand over their division rivals.
Saskatoon hosts the Kootenay Ice (23-25-3) next on Feb. 6 at SaskTel Centre.
New parking equipment at Raleigh-Durham International Airport is causing some confusion and congestion at the exit from the parking garages.
A female stunt driver has died after reportedly losing control of her motorbike while filming "Deadpool 2" in Vancouver.
According to eye witnesses, the motorbike hurtled off the set and through the window of a building. Her name has not been released.
"She lost control really quickly, it happened in a split second. She was going full throttle, and then there was a building there," Nathan Kramchynski, who works on the seventh floor of a nearby office building told CBC News.
"She went from zero to really quick. She just disappeared from view," he added.
RIVER EDGE, N.J. (AP)  Authorities say the facade of a northern New Jersey strip mall has collapsed, damaging several vehicles but causing no injuries.
The collapse in River Edge was reported shortly before 10 a.m. Tuesday. The mall has about 20 stores and the falling debris blocked some store entrances, causing some people to be briefly trapped in stores before they were safely rescued.
Several cars were also damaged in the collapse.
It's not yet known what caused the collapse. River Edge is about 15 miles west of Manhattan.
An elephant was very lucky to escape from the jaws of a crocodile earlier this month.A herd of elephants is seen drinking from a watering hole at the Liwonde National Park in Malawi.As the elephants drink, a crocodile clamps down on one of their trunks.For a few moments, the rest of the herd seems stunned as the elephant wrestles with the crocodile. Then, one of the larger elephants charges at the crocodile and knocks it back into the water as other elephants trumpet.Malawi-born Alexander Amuli M'betti Makanga filmed the encounter during a boating safari.
LAHORE: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Lahore has arrested two senior officials, Khalid Iqbal and Muhammad Abbas Ali, of the Lahore Development Authority (LDA), over their alleged involvement in illegal transfer of plots in Mustafa Town, Lahore.
According to a NAB spokesman, the accused officials, in collusion with each another, misused their authority and facilitated illegal transfer of plots in the name of people who were neither eligible nor entitled in any way to get the exempted plots. The accused obtained illegal pecuniary advantage through such ill-practices.
Three other officials LDA have already been arrested in the same case.
NAB has acquired physical remand of 10 days after producing both the accused before an accountability court.
March 29 Uniwheels AG
* Superior Industries International, Inc. (Superior) increases price for Uniwheels shares in tender to 236.07 zlotys ($60.14) per share from 235.83 zlotys per share for shares purchased from entities other that Uniwheels Holding Malta, it said in a statement
* Superior announced the tender offer for Uniwheels shares on March 23
Source text - bit.ly/2o6doXG Further company coverage: ($1 = 3.9253 zlotys) (Gdynia Newsroom)
Taylor Swift on the red carpet before the The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala in New York City, Monday, May 5, 2014. Credit: CNN
DENVER (AP) - Taylor Swift has won long-awaited vindication after a jury decided that a radio host groped her during a pre-concert photo op four years ago.
After a weeklong trial over dueling lawsuits, jurors determined Monday that fired Denver DJ David Mueller assaulted the pop star by grabbing her backside during a backstage meet-and-greet.
The six-woman, two-man jury also found that Swift's mother and radio liaison were within their rights to contact Mueller's bosses.
Mueller sued the Swifts and their radio handler, Frank Bell, seeking up to $3 million for his ruined career.
Just before closing arguments, the judge dismissed Taylor Swift from Mueller's lawsuit and drastically reduced the amount Mueller could collect.
The singer-songwriter said in her countersuit that she wanted a symbolic $1 and the chance to stand up for other women.
April 13 Naturally Splendid Enterprises Ltd
* Naturally Splendid enters distribution agreement with first step Japan for CBD products
* Naturally Splendid Enterprises - Entered into marketing, distribution agreement with first step japan to market its Natera CBD product line in Japan
* Naturally Splendid Enterprises Ltd - Mutually exclusive relationship between FSJ and NSE involves FSJ representing CBD based products offered by NSE
* Naturally Splendid Enterprises Ltd - Additionally, NSE can expand offering to include other products and ingredients including hempomega
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TELLURIDE — The body of a kayaker who went missing in a reservoir in southwest Colorado has been found.
The San Miguel County Sheriff’s Office says the body of the 21-year-old Norwood man was recovered Monday night at Miramonte Reservoir by sheriff’s deputies and state parks and wildlife officers. His name hasn’t been released.
Authorities believe the man drowned.
They say a friend of the man spoke with him on May 16 while boating, and when he returned to the area about 10 minutes later, he saw that the kayak had capsized. The boater then called 911.
The search at the 405-acre reservoir about 20 miles south of Norwood included a robotic drone device, a dive team and a dog trained to find bodies in water.
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Benedict XVI, who resigned as pontiff in 2013, has celebrated his 90th birthday with a mug of beer and the company of visitors from his native Bavaria in Germany.
Photos by the Vatican newspaper L'Osservatore Romano of the celebration showed Benedict sipping a beer. His brother, Monsignor Georg Ratzinger, also joined the party and enjoyed a beer.
Looking happy, the frail Benedict also admired a gift basket whose goodies included German sausages.
He was born on April 16, 1927, in southern Germany. But since the birthday coincided this year with Easter Sunday, Benedict was feted on Monday.
On a sunny, mild day, guests sat outside the monastery on Vatican City grounds where Benedict has lived since he became the first pontiff to resign in 600 years, stunning the Catholic Church.
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CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE, N.J. (CBS) – Temperatures around here this weekend will make most of us think summer, rather than fall. Tourism officials down the shore insist their prime time may be over, but they’re still very busy.
For those of you who might think they roll up the boardwalk after Labor Day, think again.
Vicki Clark heads up the Cape May County Chamber of Commerce. There’s a laundry list of things to do if you just want to head down on a whim. But don’t be surprised to see more than a few weddings going on.
“It’s a beautiful time to be here,” Clark told KYW Newsradio. “Low humidity. Warm, sunny days. The water is warm. The beaches are beautiful. It’s not as crowded with family vacations. Beautiful photo optics. Plus it’s not the summer season rate so it’s a little more affordable.”
One Stone Harbor hotel has three weddings scheduled for this weekend.
Planning may be strategic. But the weather? That’s just pure luck.
April 20 Cutera Inc
* Cutera announces preliminary financial results for first quarter of 2017 and planned management change
* Sees Q1 2017 revenue about $29 million
* Cutera Inc - Reaffirm that loss per share is expected to be on favorable side of previously provided EPS guidance of $0.06- $0.08 for Q1
* Cutera Inc - Additionally, company announced that executive vice president and Chief Financial Officer, Ronald J. Santilli, will depart company
* Cutera - Santilli to remain in his current role and will assist with an orderly transition for up to three months following appointment of a successor
* Cutera Inc - Company has initiated a search to identify a replacement Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
A man accused of killing two people in two counties in southwestern Michigan has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for one of the crimes.
A Kalamazoo County judge sentenced 33-year-old Zachary Patten on Monday after he was convicted last month of the first-degree murder of Graciela Portillo-Esparza last July.
The mother of four was fatally shot after stepping between her brother and Patten, who were arguing.
A detective testified Patten admitted shooting Portillo-Esparza, but said he was aiming for her brother, Oscar Portillo, the ex-boyfriend of Patten's girlfriend.
Patten is also charged with murder in St. Joseph County. Police say he drove about 30 miles after killing Portillo-Esparza and shot his ex-wife's husband. A trial date for that case hasn't been set.
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron has shaken up a two-day visit to Nigeria with a stop at the New Afrika Shrine, a concert hall founded by the late music legend Fela Kuti.
Macron also held talks with Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari on security in Africa's vast Sahel region as the extremist threat grows from groups linked to al-Qaida and the Islamic State organization.
Macron's visit to Africa's most populous nation ends Wednesday.
His visit to the New Afrika Shrine was for a launch event for the 2020 Season of African Cultures in France.
Macron also is inaugurating an Alliance Francaise cultural center in Lagos and meeting young Nigerian entrepreneurs.
Speed may have been a factor in fatal collision involving a motorcycle and a car in Aldergrove on Tuesday morning.
The crash happened around 7:30 a.m. PT when a northbound Toyota Corolla was making a left-hand turn into a business on 264th Street. The car was hit on the passenger side by a southbound motorcycle, said RCMP Cpl. Holly Largy.
The male motorcyclist was killed in the collision. The driver of the car was uninjured but distraught, said Largy.
"We are just talking to witnesses and still trying to piece everything together," said Largy. "We do believe speed may have been a factor on the part of the motorcycle operator."
The identity of the deceased has not been released.
Officers have closed 264th Street between 64th and 72nd avenues while they investigate and have asked drivers to use other routes.
Mrs Barista wrote: Good news that the police/fire brigade have taken action. Can’t believe for a second we’ve heard the last of this though.
In sure there'll some statement from the Allams in due course threatening to do something maybe move to Melton......... oh hang a minute that's was years ago.Hope they get fined for wasting Police & Fire Brigade time when they just had to open the gate.So now the emergency services will be in the firing line no doubt for daring to actually take action. W⚓️s the pair of them.
Mr Assange said some pictures he has posted have since been marked as “sensitive media” by Twitter.
He threatened to quit the site, saying it was “enslaved to its US jurisdiction and politics”.
He today today told the 440,000 followers of his personal Twitter account that he would prefer to use a “decentralised/cryptographic alternative” to the social media favourite.
He wrote: "Twitter’s freedom of expression has been on an inexorable decline. "It’s enslaved to its US jurisdiction and politics.
The new year will be hitting us in the pocketbook as we fill up the gas pump and at head to the Secretary of State office.
The state tax on gasoline is increasing by 7.3 cents per gallon.
It’s the first state gas tax hike in 20 years, but it also make Michigan among the top five in the nation for gas tax rates.
The increase will add 1.2 billion dollars to state coffers with the money earmarked for patching up the state’s crumbling roads and bridges.
As for your trip to the secretary of state’s office, vehicle registration fees are increasing by 20 percent.
The Pousada of São Tiago, a five-star hotel installed since 1982 on the former São Tiago da Barra Fortress (dating originally from the 17th century) will close at the end of March. On the sidelines of the Legislative Assembly Spring Lunch, the executive director of SJM, Angela Leong, said that the closure is temporary and due to a lack of guests at the hotel. The heritage facility is being affected by the adjacent construction site of Barra’s multi-modal transportation center that will connect the light rail to other public transport systems. Leong said that the hotel will reopen once the construction is finished, noting that all employees currently working for the hotel will retain their jobs and be relocated to other hotels belonging to the group.
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Cleveland police searching for the suspect who fatally shot an elderly passerby in a gruesome video posted on Facebook say no more victims have been found, despite the shooter's claim that he killed over a dozen people. Police said Monday that they've found no evidence of other slayings linked to the suspect, 37-year-old Steve Stephens.
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Nigeria U20s, the Flying Eagles, are due to fly out to Mauritania Tuesday for the first leg of a final playoff for a place at next year’s U20 AFCON in Niger.
The match is slated for June 13 with the return leg a week later in Nigeria.
The overall winners will thus advance to the 2019 U20 AFCON.
Mauritania are the giant killers of the qualifying series after they eliminated Morocco and Guinea.
The Flying Eagles, who sent packing Guinea Bissau in the previous rounds of the qualifiers, failed to qualify for last year’s tournament in Zambia after they were beaten by Sudan.
In the meantime, the team are sweating on the fitness of Kano Pillars midfield star Ibrahim Alhassan.
Alhassan did not feature in yesterday’s test match against The Citizens of Abuja, which the Flying Eagles laboured to a 1-0 victory.
And The Crew 2 also pushes back into the first half of 2018.
I'm not looking forward to The Crew 2 quite as much as I am Far Cry 2, but Ubisoft's just announced a release delay for both games.
Far Cry 5 has been pushed back to a March 27 release, while The Crew 2 has a more vague outlook of the first half of 2018. Here's what Ubi had to say about the decision:
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Guests are given a ‘welcome glass’ of sherry on arrival which sets things off to a good start. The friendly, native Jerezano staff take pride in offering their personal recommendations for restaurants, tapas bars, flamenco and bodegas. They can also accompany guests on request. The overall feel is very much of a quality gueshouse, and you’re given a key to the front door so you can come and go as you please when there’s nobody on reception (often in the afternoons or evenings). You’ll probably find you spend most of your time out and about, but the small rooftop terrace makes for a lovely, quiet escape in the warmer months with views of the cathedral belltower. For souvenirs, there’s a small cabinet in reception with tourist trinkets.
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Donald Trump's national security advisor Michael Flynn resigned after it was revealed he misled top officials over his contacts with Russia, an unprecedented departure so early into a US president's administration. The White House late Monday said Trump had accepted Flynn's resignation amid allegations the retired three star general discussed US sanctions strategy with Russia's ambassador Sergey Kislyak before taking office.
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Jackson city councilman makes 20th stop on ‘Men on the Move tour’
JACKSON, Tenn. — It was the 20th stop for the Men on the Move tour.
Friday morning the men were at Denmark Elementary School welcoming students.
The move is sponsored by Jackson city councilman Johnny Dodd.
He greeted students at Jackson-Madison County Schools, encouraging them and welcoming them into the buildings.
Councilman Dodd says they are taking things to the next level, hoping to inspire others.
“We’ve been mentoring at several schools and working at the Parkview Learning Center. Also at Liberty Technology School and other schools. We are working with some of our youth on a daily basis, and working with our young men trying to help them get jobs,” Dodd said.
Councilman Dodd says they will be sponsoring a father and son breakfast this month as well.
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Fake accounts purporting to belong to President Nicos Anastasiades have appeared on social media in the past few days, but these have no connection with him, deputy government spokesman Klelia Vasiliou said on Wednesday.
In a written statement, she said that in some cases the fraudulent accounts claiming to be the President even attempt to secure funds under various false pretences. “We urge the public to be particularly careful. All cases identified have been reported to the police which is taking the required action,” she added.
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MURFREESBORO, (AP) — Four longtime journalists will be inducted Tuesday into the Tennessee Journalism Hall of Fame.
Inductees include Stephen Leon Alligood, a longtime reporter with The Tennessean and Nashville Banner who served as an embedded reporter in Afghanistan; Tom Humphrey, retired Capitol bureau chief for the Knoxville News Sentinel who covered state politics for almost 40 years; Larry Woody, retired sports writer for The Tennessean and a three-time Tennessee Sports Writer of the Year; and Don Whitehead, who helped break the color barrier as an African-American radio news broadcaster at WLAC-AM in Nashville in the 1960s and 1970s.
The Hall of Fame is housed at Middle Tennessee State University.
Two Australians have returned to where they were held captive, put into slave labour with 13,000 Australians on the Thai-Burma Railway
HAKUBA, Japan — Akito Watabe of Japan won his fourth straight Nordic combined World Cup event on Saturday to enhance his position as a gold medal contender at the Pyeongchang Olympics.
Watabe jumped 130.5 metres and finished the 10-kilometre race in 24 minutes, 14.6 seconds, 1:12.6 ahead of Norway's Jan Schmid. Germany's Manuel Faisst was third.
The 29-year-old Sochi silver medallist , who will represent Japan in his fourth straight Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, extended his season wins to five — the most he has won in a single season on the World Cup circuit.
Watabe became only the second athlete to sweep the three-day Seefeld Triple event in Austria last month. He has surged to the top of the World Cup standings with the results from Japan and Austria, adding to a win earlier this season in Finland.
The decision by Uber Technologies Inc.’s Chief Executive to take an indefinite leave of absence will put management of the world’s most valuable startup in the collective hands of more than a dozen managers—an especially problematic structure for a company that has favored a strong central leader and pitted executives against each other.
The ride-hailing firm said Tuesday it will turn the company reins over to a group of 14 senior executives while CEO Travis Kalanick regroups following a punishing half-year of scandals...
Lori Loughlin attended the Teen Choice Awards in LA on Sunday night with two truly beautiful dates: her daughters, 18-year-old Isabella and 17-year-old Olivia Giannulli. The ridiculously stunning trio were all smiles as they photos for photos on the blue carpet, clearly showing off their sweet mother-daughter bond. Lori’s husband and Isabella and Olivia’s father, Mossimo Giannulli, wasn’t in attendance (because sometimes you just need a girls’ night, right?). The fun outing is just the latest time the Fuller House actress has turned a work event into a family affair. In April, she brought Olivia to Marie Claire’s Fresh Faces event in LA.
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A security camera at a home in Texas captured this footage of a mail carrier taking some time to give the homeowner’s dogs some attention and treats.
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April 3 Beijing Tianli Mobile Service Integration Inc :
* Sees net profit for FY 2017 Q1 to decrease by 10 percent to 30 percent, or to be 9.5 million yuan to 12.2 million yuan, compared to net profit of FY 2016 Q1 (13.5 million yuan)
* Says legal fees as main reason for the forecast
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/hBjrMh
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
March 30 Ricebran Technologies
* Ricebran Technologies to relocate its corporate headquarters to the Sacramento Valley in California as of April 3, 2017
* Ricebran Technologies-relocation expected to reduce costs by consolidating primary corporate activities within existing west Sacramento distribution facility Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenyan government switches off 3 TV networks for airing live broadcasts of opposition leader 'swearing in' event.
For Steeler rookies, free agents and career backups, earning a spot on the team’s 53-man roster, or even its practice squad, requires catching Mike Tomlin’s eye and those of his coaches through consistent and standout play. Getting in Tomlin’s doghouse and quickly released is a far easier task. The following four keys to Tomlin’s ire should alert us to whose stock is falling in the pending camp and in danger of landing on the street.
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Mason Ramsey, who went viral for yodeling in a Walmart, told the Cracker Barrel Twitter account he would love to do a duet with Boston Celtics superstar point guard Kyrie Irving.
Yeah, there's a lot to unpack in that sentence. Here's the chain of tweets that led to the revelation:
And here's the video that made Ramsey an internet darling:
For what it's worth, Irving is a big music fan. If there is any NBA superstar who might dip his toes into the yodeling game, it would probably be Irving.
Here's hoping this duet comes to fruition.
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Bringing the gasoline model Toyota Hilux to the U.S. could assist in balancing the demand for Tacomas (“Hey, Toyota dealers, here come the trucks,” Aug. 7).
I recently returned from Panama, and while I was there, I noticed that the Hilux was being used by several agencies, including, but not limited to, the national police.
I recently retired from the New York Police Department as a detective, and I do not know anything about sales; however, I do know that bringing in a “new Toyota pickup” to the U.S. could be financially advantageous for North American sales.
PEDRO L. DE LEON, New York City
Arsenal beat Everton 5-1 with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scoring on his debut and Henrikh Mkhitaryan setting up three goals.
Aaron Ramsey fired Arsene Wenger’s side ahead on six minutes, after being set-up by Henrikh Mkhitaryan, before Laurent Koscielny doubled the hosts’ advantage after 14 minutes with a back-post header.
Ramsey then added his second goal and Arsenal’s third on 19 minutes, lashing home from the edge of the box following a pass from Alex Iwobi.
And club-record signing Aubameyang added a fourth eight minutes before half-time when he was adjudged to be onside.
Shortly after the hour mark substitute Dominic Calvert-Lewin reduced the deficit with a header, his eighth goal of the season, but Ramsey completed his hat trick on 73 minutes to round off the win.
Mkhitaryan, on his home debut, set up three goals.
OTTAWA — How much does it cost to send a child to daycare in your city? A new report from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives looks at the fees parents pay for daycare. Some of the findings:
Median monthly fees, infant (under 18 months)
Toronto: $1,758
Mississauga: $1,452
LYNCHBURG, Va. (AP) — Ryan Kemrite scored eight of his 21 points down the stretch, including a pair of 3-pointers as Liberty held on to defeat High Point 55-52 for its seventh win in a row on Tuesday night.
The win puts the Flames alone atop the Big South Conference, at least until the rest of the conference plays on Wednesday.
High Point (14-13, 8-7) made a 5-0 run to trail 44-43 with just under five minutes left, but then Kemrite scored on a pretty turnaround jumper in the paint, dropped in a trey from the top of the arc and the 52-44 lead was Liberty’s largest. Kemrite added a wide-open 3 from the corner with 12 seconds left and the Flames (18-10, 13-2) led 55-50.
A Ricky Madison tip-in pulled High Point to 55-52 and an Andre Fox 3 at the buzzer was short. Madison, Miles Bowman Jr. and Fox each scored 14.
Co-Big South leader UNC-Asheville (12-2) has reeled off seven straight wins since being upended by Winthrop Jan. 19. Liberty closes the regular season at UNC-Asheville on Feb. 25.
On Valentine's Day, romance is in the air. Which romantic comedy are you most-likely to reach for? It depends on where you live.
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BRUSSELS (Reuters) - EU lawmakers will investigate whether the data of more than 50 million Facebook users has been misused, the head of European Parliament said on Monday.
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Antonio Tajani urged the social media giant to take more responsibility, saying on Twitter that “allegations of misuse of Facebook user data is an unacceptable violation of our citizens’ privacy rights.”
Data analytics firm Cambridge Analytica harvested private information from more than 50 million Facebook users in developing techniques to support President Donald Trump’s 2016 election campaign, the New York Times and London’s Observer reported on Saturday.
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An Illinois law that takes effect Sunday aims to take advantage of the trusted relationship between hairstylists and their clients to prevent domestic violence.
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The Grey's Anatomy spinoff continues to take shape.
Nearly a month after it was revealed that flagship series star Jason George would be jumping ship and joining the still-untitled series, E! News has confirmed that a quartet of actors have been hired to round out the cast, which also includes Rosewood alum Jaina Lee Ortiz. Joining the pair in the Seattle firehouse-based spinoff are Aquarius alum Grey Damon, Hamilton star Okieriete Onaodowan, Too Close to Home actress Danielle Savre and Marvel's Iron Fist alum Barrett Doss. True to Shondaland form, little is known about their characters as of press time, but we do have some names, at least!
Damon will be playing Lieutenant Jack, with Onaodowan playing Dean, Savre playing Maya and Doss playing Victoria.
Deadline first reported the news.
Football: Former Socceroo Robbie Slater says the Socceroos were overpaid at the World Cup and more money should be spent on grassroots football.
The owners of The Little Ridge at 107 Evans St., Batavia, are changing tactics and will stop operating the location as a restaurant. David and Greg Luetticke-Archbell are shifting the restaurant business to their campground on Conlon Road, Le Roy, known as The Ridge, but best known as Frost Ridge Campground.
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In the League of Ireland, The Premier Division season gets back to action after the mid season break on Friday night.
Harps battle to remain in the premier starts with a home tie against Shamrock Rovers in Ballybofey.
The transfer window opens soon and the Harps management will look to strengthen thr squad for the second half of the campaign.
Ollie Horgan says they will be putting in the effort but it remains to been seen if they can get who they want……
× Bob Dorough of ‘Schoolhouse Rock’ is dead at 94
MOUNT BETHEL, Pa. — A musician whose songs helped teach children on ABC’s “Schoolhouse Rock” has died.
His son, Chris, says 94-year-old Bob Dorough died of natural causes Monday at his home in Mount Bethel, Pennsylvania.
According to his biography, the jazz musician “set the multiplication tables to music” as musical director for the educational cartoon series between 1973 and 1985. It was revived from 1993 to 1999.
He also wrote the song “Devil May Care,” which jazz great Miles Davis recorded as an instrumental version.
Dorough was born in Arkansas and raised in Texas. He headed to New York City after graduating from the University of North Texas in 1949. He eventually settled in Pennsylvania.
A funeral is tentatively scheduled for Monday in Mount Bethel.
On Sunday evening, the short-handed Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves by a score of 95-89. While the victory is certainly what counts the most, the Timberwolves did have a moment of glory as their star rookie guard Kris Dunn unleashed an eye-popping dribbling move usually reserved for the glory days of the AND 1 Mixtape Tour -- bouncing the ball around a Trail Blazers defender, (Shabazz Napier) gathering it, and passing mid-air to an open teammate:
We see you, Kris Dunn! https://t.co/WuhJF8RsIw — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) January 2, 2017
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P.S. We are pleased to inform you that Gorgui Dieng did in fact make the shot.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Sphere 3d Corp:
* Sphere 3d announces private placement of U.S. $3 million of equity securities
* Sphere 3d announces private placement of U.S. $3 million of equity securities
* Sphere 3d corp - ‍placement consists of a total of 600,000 "units, at a purchase price of u.s. $5.00 per unit​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Jakarta : At least 23 people have been killed and 17 are missing after a passenger boat caught fire near Jakarta, according to officials. The boat was ferrying around 200 people from Jakarta to Tidung island – a tourist destination 50 kilometres from the capital – this morning when the fire broke out, according to the national disaster agency, reports AFP.
“194 people have been rescued. The boat’s manifest says there are around 100 people on board, but obviously that’s wrong, so we are still searching,” disaster agency spokesman Sutopo Purwo Nugroho told AFP. A rescue team has been deployed to search for the missing passengers. The Indonesian archipelago of more than 17,000 islands is heavily dependent on boat transport, but safety standards are lax and fatal accidents common. At least 54 people died in November when an overcrowded speedboat carrying three crew and 98 passengers – mostly Indonesian migrant workers – struck a reef and sunk on its way from Malaysia to Batam.
Heroin overdoses up 42 percent in Will County during 2016
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NAPERVILLE, Ill. -- The coroner in Will County in northern Illinois says heroin overdose deaths in his jurisdiction were up more than 40 percent in 2016 over 2015.
Coroner Patrick O'Neil tells The Naperville Sun that as of Friday Will County had 75 heroin or fentanyl deaths. Fentanyl is more lethal heroin substitute. That number is 42 percent higher than the previous record of 53 reported during 2012 and 2015.
O'Neil said he can't predict what 2017 will bring but says he will continue to speak out about the overdose deaths. He says reporting it as a public health issue lets coroners get the message out about the dangers of heroin and other opioids. He says coroners report "how dangerous and how deadly this stuff is, and how serious a problem it is."
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Information from: Naperville Sun, http://napervillesun.chicagotribune.com/
March 31 Wallix Group SA:
* Reported on Thursday FY revenue of 7.4 milliion euros versus 5.3 million euros year ago
* FY operating loss 1.8 million euros versus loss of 1.1 million euros year ago
* FY net loss 1.7 million euros versus loss of 1.1 million euros year ago
* Orders invoiced but not yet recognized in revenue (deferred revenues) amounted to 3 million euros at the end of 2016, an increase of 59 percent compared to the end of 2015
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Rita Ora, in town promoting her new song, “For You” featuring Liam Payne, this week, let loose at an East Village gay bar on Thursday.
The singer was spotted playing pool at the Boiler Room, where, a spy tells us, “she was also dancing to Des’ree’s ‘You Gotta Be’ . . . People weren’t bothering her, but they definitely crowded in her circle.”
PITTSBURG — A collision between a motorcycle and pickup truck on Highway 4 Friday night sent a 32-year-old Castro Valley man to the hospital with major injuries.
At approximately 6:26 p.m., the driver of a Kawasaki motorcycle was heading west on Highway 4 just east of Harbor Street when the driver merged lanes at the same time as a nearby pickup truck.
It was unclear who ran into whom, but the motorcyclist went down hard on Highway 4 at around 55 miles per hour and was transported to John Muir Medical Center in Walnut Creek with major injuries to his extremities, according to Contra Costa Highway Patrol.
Ernesto Rodriguez, 32, of Castro Valley, was arrested at the hospital for misdemeanor driving under the influence. He was later released from custody, but is expected to remain hospitalized due to the severity of his injuries.
Crews were called to the scene of a wildfire that flared up just to the northeast of Yukon, Thursday afternoon.
Firefighters were called out to battle the blaze near W. Wilshire Blvd. and N. Sara Rd. The location of the fire was in Oklahoma City Fire Department's jurisdiction.
The cause of the fire has not yet been determined. It was burning in the direction of some homes near W. Britton Rd., but crews worked quickly and got things under control before any damage could occur.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Invesco Ltd:
* INVESCO LTD. ANNOUNCES NOVEMBER 30, 2017 ASSETS UNDER MANAGEMENT
* INVESCO LTD - PRELIMINARY NOV-END ASSETS UNDER MANAGEMENT (AUM) OF $937.6 BILLION, AN INCREASE OF 1.0% MONTH OVER MONTH Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The Myrtle Beach Pelicans = the Class A-Advanced affiliate of the Chicago Cubs - recently announced their promotional schedule for 2018. Josh Bell jbell@thesunnews.com
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The peer support group gives people the opportunity to meet with others who understand some of what they are going through. Run by a facilitator, the sessions offer a chance to ask questions, get information and share experiences in a safe and supportive environment.
A Technology Town Hall will be held from 3-4:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 18, in Connor Auditorium on the Medical Campus. Interested faculty, staff and students can also view the presentation by Skype. New technology to simplify university work will be demonstrated.
ROANOKE, Va. - Scattered thunderstorms will move into the area Thursday afternoon, with a large chunk of the area under a "marginal risk" for severe weather. This means that isolated severe storms capable of producing 60 mph wind gusts or one inch hail are possible. With how wet the ground is, flooding may be an issue on an isolated basis too.
Storms bubble up first in the NRV closer to lunchtime, before becoming more scattered in nature during the afternoon and drive home. After dinner time, most of the energy needed for storm growth is east of here.
High temperatures will mainly be in the low to mid 80s before scattered storms move through the area.
Have a way to get information, should an alert be issued for your area. Download the StormTeam 10 app while you're on the go. For the latest road conditions, visit 511virginia.org.
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College students at a city dance studio are limbering up to take to the stage for their summer show.
The vocational post-16 students on the Professional Dancers’ Course at Dancebox Studios & Theatre Works will present ‘Eat, Sleep, Dancebox, Repeat’ at Stantonbury Theatre on Wednesday July 18.
With performances at 5pm and 8pm, this college showcase is set to feature highlights from the studio’s March 2018 production, VaVaVoom, and newly choreographed routines.
Audiences can expect to be impressed by the students’ versatility, and perhaps inspired to take up dancing for themselves.
The final auditions for September 2018 entry on the full-time, funded 3-year Professional Dancers’ Course at Dancebox Studios & Theatre Works will be held over the next few weeks.
Visit www.danceboxstudios.co.uk to book tickets for ‘Eat, Sleep, Dancebox, Repeat’ and to learn more about college auditions and recreational classes for people of all ages.
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Pak’s Green Corner Gets Ready to Open in New Location
Pak's Green Corner opens Friday at its new location on Tower Ave. in Superior
SUPERIOR, Wis. – Pak’s is back! After Pak’s Green Corner closed up shop in Duluth more than three years ago, the “World Café” is back in business at the new location of the former Kenny Wong’s at 1901 Tower Ave. With the opening coming up on Friday, many of Pak’s fans are excited to have her back.
“I shut my Facebook down because it’s scary a little bit,” Pak Williams said with a laugh. “I think that after three years people have tuned out and forgot about me, but it’s good for my feelings.”
The official opening is June 1. New this time around, Pak’s Green Corner is offering prepared meals that you can take home and cook yourself.
March 31 Wirtualna Polska Holding SA (WP Holding):
* Its management decided to recommend an FY 2016 dividend of 1.1 zloty per share, 31.7 million zlotys ($8.04 million) in total
* Shareholders to vote on the proposal on April 26
* In Dec. the management said it would propose the annual dividend at a level of above 1 zloty [nRSD4DhY4p
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Further company coverage: ($1 = 3.9445 zlotys) (Gdynia Newsroom)
KINS announces results of Board meeting (KSE) Date: 14 Feb 2017 Board of Directors of Kuwait Insurance Company approved financial results of year ended on December 31, 2016 and recommended the distribution of 20% cash dividends.
Prince had surgery on his ankle and is expected to miss 4-to-6 months.
The Isles were hoping to stick to non-intrusive methods -- per their release -- but ultimately the decision was made that Prince would go under the knife. On the short end of his recovery timeline, the winger could be available in mid-December -- although it might also be as late as mid-February if he suffers any setbacks. When healthy last season, the 24-year-old periodically got the plum assignment of lineup next to John Tavares -- a role he never seemed fully comfortable with, as he managed just 18 points in 50 contests.
A Florida teacher and mother of three shot her husband twice and then fatally shot herself in botched murder-suicide on Saturday, but their love survives. Holly Fisher shot her husband Jason "Chase" Fisher, both 46, in the hand and chest before taking her own life, North Port Police said, according to the New York Post .
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Saurimo — The opposition CASA-CE coalition presidential candidate Abel Chivukuvuku promised Friday fair distribution of the country's wealth to combat regional asymmetries, should he wins the 23 August elections.
Abel Chivukuvuku made the pledge during a mass rally held in eastern Lunda Sul province, as part of his electoral campaign underway since Wednesday in the eastern region.
The CASA-CE leader also pledged to economically boost each province with the natural resources they have, streamlining their exploitation to promote entrepreneurship and job creation.
In Lunda Sul, the politician promised to develop the agriculture, tourism, fishing and mining sectors, creating attractive policies to allow national and foreign entrepreneurs to invest in the province.
He also spoke of improving the sectors of health, education, housing through expansion of the facilities.
"Our commitment is to make peaceful, orderly, positive, inclusive and safe changes", he said.
The contemporary split level house at 5 Langdon Road on Canfield Island is a private waterfront oasis with a lagoon, beach, dock and outdoor fireplace. The contemporary split level house at 5 Langdon Road on Canfield Island is a private waterfront oasis with a lagoon, beach, dock and outdoor fireplace.
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Participating in the Greater Miami Jewish Federation Israel at 70 Mega Mission, April 16-22 were (l-r) Jill White, Regina Zelonker, Danny Zelonker, Roberta Mandel, Dennis Haber, Joan Schaefer, and Thomas Mesa, pictured at a location just outside of Jerusalem with a copy of the Palmetto Bay News. Thanks for taking us along.
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The Town of Vulcan recently installed new lights in the shape of a starship on Centre Street, on the east side of the railway tracks.
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The New England Patriots‘ strange offseason saw one storyline reach its conclusion on Tuesday evening. The team had been in a state of limbo with the future of star tight end Rob Gronkowski, who had not confirmed whether he’d play next season or decide to retire from the NFL.
There were indications that WWE might be interested in acquiring his services if he called it a career, but if his future is indeed in professional wrestling, Vince McMahon will have to wait. Gronkowski announced on Instagram that he will indeed suit up for the Patriots next year, saying that he informed the team and Bill Belichick on Tuesday of his decision.
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COLUMBUS (WCMH)– Columbus Police are investigating after a robbery at a United Dairy Farmers Sunday night.
Police say the suspect entered the store, located at 1043 W. Broad Street, around 11:43 pm.
He went to the counter and acted like he wanted to buy cigarettes. Then, when the clerk turned around, he demanded money from the register and suggested he had a gun.
The clerk handed over an undisclosed amount of money, and the suspect fled the scene.
Police say the suspect is a 5’10 black male, weighing about 150-180 pounds. He had a goatee and was wearing a black jacket, red shorts, and a red shirt over his head. Police think he is between the ages of 28 and 35.
If you have any information on the incident, please contact the Columbus Police Robbery Unit at 614-645-4665.
Welcome home Captain Justin Briggs and the 635th Regional Support Group of the Kansas Army National Guard out of Topeka, KS!
Captain Briggs, of Frontenac, has been away from home for ten months, nine of which he spent deployed in Kuwait as part of Operation Spartan Shield. He returns home to his wife Amy, 16-year-old Saige, 13-year-old Eric and 11-month old Reid, who was only six weeks old when his dad was deployed.
Briggs also got quite the warm welcome home from Athena and Thumper. Amy says they had Briggs go through their back gate and surprise the dogs. Amy caught the priceless reaction on camera.
Thank you Captain Briggs for your service, and welcome home!
Story highlights Jon Rahm was low amateur at 2016 US Open
The Spaniard is one of the favorites for 2017 title
(CNN) Twelve months ago he arrived as a little-known amateur -- this year, Jon Rahm starts as one of the favorites to win the US Open.
The 22-year-old Spaniard has barely put a foot wrong since turning pro after being the low amateur, tying for 23rd place at Oakmont Hills.
His results since then speak for themselves -- seven top five finishes on the PGA Tour and a maiden win in January at the Farmers Insurance Open have propelled Rahm into the top 10 golf rankings.
Jon Rahm Age: 22 Turned pro: 2016 World ranking: 10 PGA Tour wins: 1 Career prize money: $5.5 million
Plenty of talented young amateurs have impressed at major tournaments only to fade -- just ask Justin Rose, who tied for 4th at the 1998 Open Championship before initially struggling as a pro.
Rahm, however, has made a seamless transition to the professional ranks.
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WARMEST IN WEEKS
Our final full day of winter and feels like spring! This is the warmest day of March and the warmest in nearly three weeks. The temperature reached 60-degrees in Indianapolis, the warmest since February 28.
Not so fast, temps are set to crash and winter will return. Spring begins at 12:15 p.m. Tuesday but as forecasted last week, there is still some winter out there.
Fundraising 5k run/walk and 1 mile walk. Rises significant funds for the breast cancer movement, increases breast cancer awareness, celebrates survivorship and honors those who have lost their battle with the disease. Register at KomenWisconsin.org. 715-581-8127
About Openshaw Day Centre
Openshaw Day Centre provides day care to older people within the boundaries of North Manchester. Buses are provided to pick up clients and bring them to the centre where a light breakfast, a two course lunch and afternoon cake/biscuits are provided. The day consists of a variety of activities including a sing along and entertainers so clients can dance the afternoon away.
Nationalist Congress party (NCP), which has a representation in the form of its lone legislator Churchill Alemao on the floor of the House has given notice for resolution demanding statue of Opinion poll leader Dr Jack Sequira in the assembly complex for the forthcoming state legislative assembly.
“It has been a long pending issue that we need to finally settle. The statue of Dr Jack Sequeira has to be erected in the assembly complex,” NCP Goa Unit President Jose Philip D’Souza.
The demand of installing the statue was put forth by Goa Forward Party on January 16, this year, when it celebrated Opinion Poll day through various events.
PARIS: A car ploughed into the outdoor terrace of a pizzeria in the small town of Sept-Sorts east of Paris on Monday, killing an 8-year-old girl and injuring several other people, BFM TV reported.
France's national gendarmerie said they were dealing with an incident in Sept-Sorts and urged the public not to hinder their operation. It gave no further details.
BFM TV said the driver of the vehicle had been arrested. An official from the Seine-et-Marne prefecture declined to comment.
The incident occurred less than a week after an Algerian national was arrested on suspicion of deliberately ramming a hire car into a group of soldiers on a patrol in a Parisian suburb, injuring six of them.
(Reporting by Richard Lough and Yves Clarisse, editing by Larry King and Mark Heinrich)
Ryan Taylor and Jaylon Brown each scored 22 points, David Howard added 21 points and Evansville beat Drake 87-70 Tuesday night for its fourth straight win.
Graham Woodward made a 3 for Drake to reduce its deficit to 55-52 with 13:14 remaining. But Evansville countered with a pair of Dru Smith free throws, Taylor hit a 3, and Howard made a pair of free throws to extend the lead 10 in less than a two-minute span.
After the teams exchanged 3s, Evansville (14-14, 5-10 Missouri Valley) scored six straight and led 71-55. Drake (7-20, 5-10) couldn’t get closer than 11 points the rest of the way.
Evansville was 33 for 57 (58 percent) from the floor while Drake was 23 for 52 (44 percent). The two teams were a combined 31 for 34 from the foul line. Evansville had the edge on the glass 35-20.
Reed Timmer led Drake with 20 points and Woodward scored 11. Drake has dropped six straight and seven of its last eight.
Bethlehem police are looking for witnesses to an officer-involved crash Sunday night in the west side of the city. A marked Bethlehem police vehicle was involved in a crash with a sedan about 10 p.m. at Union Boulevard and Eighth Avenue.
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Firefighters tackled a blaze at a house in Dronfield last night.
Crews from Dronfield and Low Edges stations were called to Snape Hill Crescent shortly before 7.30pm.
The fire was extinguished less than 30 minutes later.
Ventilation of the property then took place.
No further details have been given about the cause of the fire.
Pittsburgh heavy metal heroes Lady Beast have released the official video for the title track from recently released Cruz Del Sur Music album Vicious Breed. Those with a hankerin' for scorching U.S. heavy metal are strongly encouraged to check it out:
Stocked with soaring twin-guitar harmonies, headstrong vocals, pounding tempos and would-be classic metal anthems, Vicious Breed is Lady Beast's coming out party. With the support of Cruz Del Sur, it's only appropriate Lady Beast have their sights set on conquering the international metal scene. Preorders can be found at Cruz Del Sur.
Tracklisting:
“Seal The Hex”
“Lone Hunter”
“The Way”
“Always With Me”
“Get Out”
“Every Giant Shall Fall”
“Sky Graves”
“Vicious Breed”
“Every Giant Shall Fall” lyric video:
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PARIS (AP) — Two teenage boys have been rescued after three days underground in the skeleton-lined labyrinth of the Catacombs of Paris.
Paris police said they alerted firefighters early Wednesday that the boys, aged 16 and 17, were missing. Police said teams of rescuers, including climbers and sniffer dogs, set out to search for the youths and found them beneath southern Paris a few hours later suffering from slight hypothermia.
It was unclear how the boys got lost.
Sometimes people sneak into the catacombs after the official museum is closed and venture into areas normally off-limits, even organizing special parties or adventure games.
Some 20 meters (66 feet) below Paris, the catacombs hold the remains of 6 million people, transferred there starting in the 1700s as public graveyards were closed.
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Elections supervisor Wesley Howell says he’s expecting a record number of candidates to contest 2017 elections and adds he expects record voter turnout on May 24th.
Mr Howell predicts anywhere from 8 to 10 candidates per district and says his staff is ready for the growing numbers.
“We have increased the number of polling staff to keep up with our new voters list numbers to ensure the polls run smoothly on polling day so we have already ramped up in terms of logistics of polling 19 electoral districts as opposed to six in the past,” Mr Howell said.
Mr Howell says his office kicked off their polling day training yesterday and they will be ready for duties on May 24th.
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press release: Have you heard the buzz? This Earth Day, the Circle Sanctuary community will welcome in the new Blessed Bees Apiary with workshops about beekeeping, mead-making, community-building, and more. Join us for a day on the land, and maybe even stay the night! This is a FREE event! However, please register in advance to let us know you are coming. This is a great way to celebrate Earth Day, bring your family and your friends!
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This event will also include a procession and energy raising, in alignment with the March For Science movement.
Circle Sanctuary Nature Preserve, 5354 Meadowvale Road, Barneveld, WI, 53507
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Ami Vitale has lived in war zones, contracted malaria and donned a panda suit – all in keeping with her philosophy of “living the story.” Witness the world’s surreal beauty through Vitale’s celebrated work.
Vitale’s career has taught her that stories about nature and wildlife are also stories about people — and that, at the same time, “you can’t talk about humanity without talking about nature.” She’ll share her personal odyssey, told through the images and adventures that have transformed into a celebrated global photojournalist. Tickets start at $11.00.
Menlo Park’s 11th Annual Downtown Block Party set for August 16
Menlo Park’s 11th Annual Downtown Block Party, sponsored by the City of Menlo Park and the Menlo Park Chamber of Commerce, will take place on Wednesday, August 16, from 5:30 to 8:30 pm. The event includes entertainment for the whole family including live music, kid’s activities, food and fun.
This year’s theme is “Menlo on the Move,” celebrating transportation. Test drive the newest in transportation technology including electric vehicles and E-Bikes. Children can tour Santa Cruz Avenue on the trackless train. Bike parking is provided as well as an opportunity for free bike tuneups and repairs
Nutty the Squirrel will be on hand for photos. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs, because once the block party is over, there will be a special showing of the movie Cars (2006) at 8:30 pm on the Paseo at Chestnut Street.
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April 13 Arbutus Biopharma Corp
* Arbutus biopharma corp - arbutus injunction survives attempted appeal by acuitas
* Arbutus biopharma corp - on march 7, 2017, acuitas appealed injunction decision and on april 3, 2017, appeal was denied
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April 10 German drugmaker Stada said it has decided to support an offer from Bain Capital and Cinven for 66 euros per share, valuing the company at about 5.32 billion euros.
The private equity consortium is offering 65.28 euros per share and a dividend of 0.72 euro per Stada share, the company said in a statement on Monday.
Stada, which had received offers from two consortia, said it has signed an investor agreement which would include protection provisions for employees.
A tie-up of buyout firms Advent and Permira was bidding against Bain and Cinven. Both had made takeover offers at 58 euros per share, which valued the company at 4.7 billion euros including debt. (Reporting by Abinaya Vijayaraghavan in Bengaluru; Editing by Sunil Nair)
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Tottenham Hotspur will reportedly make a fresh offer for Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha in the summer transfer window.
Tottenham Hotspur will reportedly make a renewed effort to sign Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha in the summer.
The North London outfit have been linked with the 24-year-old for some time, and were said to be unsuccessful in landing his signature at the end of last year.
A £12m bid was reportedly rejected by the Eagles, but it has not put Spurs off making a fresh offer when the transfer window reopens, according to The Express.
It is believed that Palace rate Zaha, who returned to the club in 2015 after a failed two-year spell at Manchester United, at around £25m.
The report claims that the England international, who has scored four goals and made six others in 22 Premier League appearances, is willing to leave Selhurst Park.
Jack Dorsey in 2017. Photo: Getty Images
Bitcoin buyers and sellers got welcome news Wednesday via Square CEO Jack Dorsey’s tweet confirming that the company now supports “instant” buying and selling of bitcoin for “most” users of its Cash app.
“We support Bitcoin because we see it as a long-term path toward greater financial access for all,” he tweeted. (He’s also Twitter’s CEO.) ”This is a small step.” The shares, meanwhile, were up nearly 4% as of early Wednesday afternoon.
• Dorsey also included a perhaps-inevitable in-joke alluding to the fact that nobody, so it’s said, actually sells bitcoin—and a link to a cryptocurrency explainer.
BRATISLAVA, April 24 (Reuters) - The Slovak central bank on Tuesday kept its countercyclical capital buffer for banks unchanged at a rate of 1.25 percent, effective from May 2019.
Slovakia was the first euro zone member to put the charge in place to tame lending. Banks have had to meet a buffer rate of 0.5 percent since August 2017. From August this year, the rate will rise to 1.25 percent. (Reporting By Tatiana Jancarikova; Editing by Jason Hovet)
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Maybe they were Irish for just St. Patrick's Day, but Heather McCarthy, Harmonie Priddy, Jill Collard and Andrea Lanswer proudly wore green carnations donated by Foothill Flowers on Saturday, while working as servers at Cirino's on Main Street in Grass Valley. Foothill Flowers distributed 120 of the carnations to servers in the downtown area Saturday, with a note from Marie Johnson ("the flower lady") and the Johnson family, explaining their tradition since 1966. "We hope it spreads a little 'Irish Cheer.'"
The sixth edition of the People's Association's community arts festival will also be heading to places such as Science Centre Singapore, Pasir Ris Beach, and Aljunied. Dance, music, and visual art come together at Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park during the media preview for PAssionArts Festival 2017.
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Florence (Wanono) Fondino, 80 – late of Lowell. Died on June 12, 2017.
Devoted wife of Raymond Fondino. Beloved mother of Kim Delinsky, Jewlianna Ruggiero, Shirley McDaniel Hockey, Jocelyn Chermette and Daniella Toulon. Cherished grandmother of Krystal McCarter, Vanessa Guerin, Alexa Ruggiero, Shannelle Ruggiero, Tyler McDaniel, Anthony Delinsky and Bryan Delinsky. Proud great-grandmother of Holden, Baelin and Nylah Guerin. Dear sister of Armand Wanono, Mark Wayne and Leah Shallit. (Goldman)
57-year-old man shot to death in Hammond
A 57-year-old man was found fatally shot Monday morning in northwest Indiana.
The Lake County Coroner’s Office was called just before 10 a.m. to a home in the 7000 block of Birch Avenue in Hammond, Indiana for a death investigation, the coroner’s office said.
John Horvat was found shot and pronounced dead at 11 a.m., the coroner’s office said. His death was ruled a homicide.
Horvat lived in the same block as where he was shot, the coroner’s office said.
Hammond police were not immediately available Monday night to provide additional information.
SÃO PAULO—Brazil posted its biggest trade surplus ever in 2016 as imports plunged amid the country’s worst economic recession on record.
The country had a surplus of $4.4 billion in December, bringing the total for the year to $47.7 billion, the trade ministry said Monday. That beats the record of $46.5 billion set in 2006, which was powered by...
There were no takers for Auglaize Acres.
About a half dozen people sat and stood in the outer office of the Board of County Commissioners on Thursday awaiting the call to attend the bid opening for the possible sale of Auglaize Acres.
Once signed in and seated in the commissioners chambers, all eyes were on Commissioner John Bergman, who finally spoke.
“We’re here for the bid opening for the proposed sale of the Acres and we need to inform you that we did not receive any bona fide bids at this point in time, but we received two letters of intent which do not meet the specifications for the facility.”
A third letter of intent arrived Thursday. The letters were from Beacon Health Management, LLC, Premier B.H. Inc. and MED Healthcare Partners.
Bergman added... For more on this story and others pick up a copy of the Wapakoneta Daily News.
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In 1996, an original rock musical by a little-known composer opened on Broadway… and forever changed the landscape of American theatre. Two decades later, Jonathan Larson’s RENT continues to speak loudly and defiantly to audiences across generations and all over the world. And now, this Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award®-winning masterpiece returns to the stage in a vibrant 20th anniversary touring production. A re-imagining of Puccini's La Bohème, RENT follows an unforgettable year in the lives of seven artists struggling to follow their dreams without selling out. With its inspiring message of joy and hope in the face of fear, this timeless celebration of friendship and creativity reminds us to measure our lives with the only thing that truly matters—love.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Dream Unlimited Corp-
* Dream Unlimited Corp reports second quarter results & solid financial outlook for 2017
* Dream Unlimited Corp qtrly ‍diluted earnings per share $0.02​
* Dream Unlimited Corp qtrly ‍revenue $45.4 million versus $96.4 million​
* Dream Unlimited Corp - ‍expect to generate net income before taxes in 2017 of approximately $85.0 million​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
About 13,000 refugees living in Ayn Issa camp of Northern Raqqa are suffering from drinking water shortages amid high temperatures.
Since the beginning of the summer, each person in tent in the camp has allocation of 25 liters of water a day so that the displaced do not suffer while they are getting water.
Despite the availability of 25 liters of water per person in the camp, the displaced complain that this percentage does not cover their daily needs of drinking and washing.
The refugees demand the concerned authorities and the camp’s administration to provide them water and distribute them to all the tanks at a good rate to cover their daily needs.
SMM Syria has already reported that civilians in SDF-held territories of Deir Ezzor province suffer from a lack of drinking water and that the lack of safe and sterile water leads to the spread of cholera in Deir Ezzor province.
In 2006, O.J. Simpson sat down for a wide-ranging, no-holds-barred interview. For over a decade, the tapes of that interview were lost – until now.
Below are tips from Dolores Glytas for keeping pets safe during summer barbecues.
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Wichita Police and Crime Stoppers are searching for the suspect of a hit and run.
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GENEVA, Feb 15 (Reuters) - The United Nations special envoy for Syria, Staffan de Mistura, will not attend talks on the Syria crisis in the Kazakh capital Astana, his spokeswoman Yara Sharif said on Wednesday.
Sharif said de Mistura was instead sending a team of five people to the Astana talks, which will be attended by representatives from Russia, Iran and Turkey.
A new round of U.N.-backed peace talks is due to begin in Geneva next week. (Reporting by Tom Miles; writing by Alessandra Prentice and Olzhas Auyezov; editing by Polina Devitt)
An upcoming documentary will focus on whether Wawa or Sheetz is the better convenience store. Centre Daily Times, file
On a mission to raise $8,750 to qualify for a $35,000 grant, a group dedicated to restoring and repurposing the North London Mill Site in Alma is hosting a fundraiser at 6 p.m. tonight at Alma Town Hall, 59 Buckskin St.
The event will include free beer courtesy of Upslope Brewing Co., food from South Park Saloon, a showing of "Making Turns in Colorado's Front Range: The Movie" with skiing guidebook author Fritz Sperry, live music and a fundraising raffle.
Proceeds will benefit the North London Mill Preservation Inc., a nonprofit group that has already raised $1,000 of what's needed to apply for the restoration grant. If successful, the grant money will go to plan, finance, restore and manage the historic structures of the North London Mill site, repurposing them as backcountry accommodations, according to the group's website.
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EMERGENCY works to repair a northbound lane on the A3(M) will take place at 10am this morning.
The northbound route currently has one lane closed at Junction 2 and is causing delays for drivers heading up from the A27.
Highways England have said it will be closing both lanes on the route north of Junction 2 to carry out works after white-lining paint spilled on the road.
Repairs are expected to be completed by lunchtime.
Officers are at an address in Allington Drive, Birstall, at 7.33am this morning (Monday) following reports of a loud bang and house being damaged.
Police, along with the fire and ambulance service, are at the scene.
Investigations in to the cause of the damage are in their very early stages.
Allington Drive is currently closed and is likely to remain so for a number of hours while enquiries are carried out.
Two people are injured and are being attended to by paramedics. The nature of their injuries is not known at this time.
Andrew Benintendi is red-hot right now.
The Boston Red Sox left fielder went 5-for-13 with three home runs and nine RBIs in the team’s weekend series against the New York Yankees, and he continued to swing a hot bat Monday at Fenway Park.
The Sox were trailing the Cleveland Indians 3-1 in the bottom of the third inning when Benintendi strolled to the plate against Trevor Bauer.
Bauer left a fastball out over the middle of the plate and Benintendi absolutely hammered it over the right field fence to trim the Indians’ lead to one.
Andrew Benintendi stays on fire as he crushes a HR over the bullpen pic.twitter.com/SUawJjwsdK — Boston Sports Info (@bostonsportsinf) August 14, 2017
If Benintendi and fellow Red Sox rookie Rafael Devers continue to torment opposing pitchers, the Red Sox will be a hard out come October.
Thumbnail photo via Bob DeChiara/USA TODAY Sports Images
Fans of famous Kansas artist Birger Sandzen, whose paintings, prints and watercolors hang in buildings across the state and world, will have a chance to bid on 10 of his paintings later this month. Sandzen who lived and taught in Lindsborg from 1894 until he died in 1954, created more than 3,000 paintings, 328 prints and countless watercolors and drawings inspired by the French Impressionists of the late 19th century, The Wichita Eagle reported.
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The Herald has obtained a phone call from Ward 3 Councilman, Dennis Pierson, to Barberton/Norton Police Dispatch requesting patrol on Easton Road.
Dispatch received the call Saturday, Sept. 30 at approximately 5:30 p.m.
Pierson can be heard requesting more officers due to the excess amount of traffic on Easton Road during the Cider Festival. He explains to the dispatcher that Easton Road is a “racetrack” and causing large amounts of dust.
The Councilman refers to the Ciderfest as the “white trash festival” and is demanding answers from Norton Police Chief John Dalessandro.
Pierson was elected to his Ward 3 seat in November 2013 and is up for re-election.
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Members of the Wawa Fire Department were very excited when Rotarian Gib Sabourin presented them with $5,050. The fire department bought a portable water pressure tester for the fire hoses. This and other essential pieces of equipment will be on display at the Wawa Fire Department’s Open House later this spring.
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Former CHS star Rashard Davis has signed a free agent contract with the Philadelphia Eagles.
Jazz, the first transgender doll
by Annalisa Lista - 2017.02.14
Soon on the market, Jazz, the first transgender doll. Launched by Tonner Doll Company, it was inspired by the American Jazz Jennings who, now sixteen years old, was the youngest person in the world, in 2007, to come out as a transgender. The doll, that will be presented officially at the New York Toyfair on 18th February, will join the long list of “politically correct” toys, from curvy Barbie to Afroamerican doll, both produced by Mattel over the last two years.
PASCO, WA - The Riverhawks boys basketball team hosted the Frankston Blues from Australia. Following last night's game, the Australian players stayed overnight at the Chiawana players' homes. Then this morning, the Australians went to school with their new friends. They say they're learning a ton being on the other side of the world, all while having a great time. "Basketball-wise, probably how to play at their level and sort of be able to talk and play at a competitive l...
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Mathnasium of Flemington is holding an open house from 10 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, Aug. 16. A ribbon-cutting ceremony takes place at 6:30 p.m.
It's located at 276 Routes 202-31 in Suite 110, next to Basil Bandwagon.
For more information, visit www.mathnasium.com/flemington or call 908-336-2841.
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A Wallingford woman was arrested on more than 40 forgery charges Monday, police said.
Wendy A. Stocking, 43, of Wooding Road was charged with one count of first-degree larceny and 41 counts of second-degree forgery, police said.
She turned herself in at 7:15 a.m., police said; she was in custody Monday morning on $150,000 bail.
It wasn't clear how much Stocking allegedly stole or from whom. According to state law, first-degree larceny is a Class B felony that generally involves the theft of more than $10,000 or an object or service worth more than $10,000.
RAWALPINDI: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) finalised a reference on Wednesday against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and former Sindh chief minister Liaquat Ali Jatoi.
According to sources, Jatoi is wanted in an ongoing reference pertaining to illegal appointments in Alternative Energy Development Board (AEDB) along with former prime minister Shaukat Aziz.
The former chief minister has already been granted bail before arrest by a high court, however, the accountability bureau will challenge the high court's decision for granting bail to Jatoi on July 12 in the Supreme Court.
In May, NAB chairman retired Justice Javed Iqbal had ordered the bureau to file a reference against Jatoi and Aziz over a case of alleged misuse of authority.
April 24 (Reuters) - Palo Alto Networks Inc:
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How a Swimming Pool for Neighborhood Kids Helped Heal a Man After Wife’s Death Uplift
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Keith Davison got so tired of his solitude following the death of his wife, he decided to do something about it – and things have been going swimmingly ever since.
The 94-year-old retired judge had been married to his wife Evy for 66 years until she passed away from cancer last year.
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But not for himself – he built it for the neighborhood kids to enjoy.
The pool, which is measured at 32 feet long and 9 feet deep, has become a community fixture of fun since he opened it in July.
“It’s him spreading joy throughout our neighborhood for these kids,” a neighborhood mom told KSDK.
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Clarendon CDC accepting apps for Emergency Home Repair Program
The Clarendon County Community Development Corporation is currently accepting applications for its Emergency Home Repair Program in Clarendon, Sumter and Lee counties.
The South Carolina Housing Authority has issued an update that the Clarendon County CDC may now accept applications for mobile homes for the year 1989 and previous year models. To qualify for the mobile home help, the client must own the property and have access to the title.
For more information, call (803) 435-6639 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Wedneday to speak with Pamela Clavon-Brunson.
Barack Obama might not be in the Oval Office anymore, but that doesn’t mean that he’s not still working to help the public. The former president is continuing his work in politics by helping to mentor the next generation of leaders through his Obama Foundation Fellows program.
The two-year program is geared towards “civic innovators from around the world” who are working to help their communities through fresh and creative methods. While the application opened on September 6th, Obama took to his Instagram on Thursday to remind his followers that the final day for applications is today — October 6.
“When I left office, I told you all that the single most important thing I could do would be to help prepare the next generation of leaders to take their own crack at changing the world,” he wrote in his Insta caption.
The application is available on the Obama Foundation’s website.
DUBAI (Reuters) - Saudi Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, the chairman of Kingdom Holding who spent nearly three months in detention in the kingdom’s anti-corruption campaign, told Bloomberg TV that he had made an agreement with the government for his release.
FILE PHOTO: Saudi Arabian billionaire Prince Alwaleed bin Talal sits for an interview with Reuters in the office of the suite where he has been detained at the Ritz-Carlton in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia January 27, 2018, REUTERS/Katie Paul
In the interview, aired on Tuesday, Prince Alwaleed declined to disclose the details of his “confirmed understanding” with the government but said it was easy to verify that he still held a 95 percent stake in his global investment firm.
The process with the government was ongoing, said the prince, who was released in late January.
Sherrie ”Mama San” Lynn Meinert, age 50 of Rhinelander, died Saturday, April 15, 2017 at her home. She was born April 16, 1966, in Racine to Edwin and Karen (Miller) Meinert.
Sherrie will be remembered by her family and friends for her sassy, upbeat, and lively spirit. She enjoyed playing cards, camping, gardening, karaoke, and hosting cookouts and bonfires with her large family and many friends.
Sherrie is survived by her daughters, Kristine (Carl) Marvin, and Kimberly (Jason) Marvin; grandchildren, Marcus, Payton, Charli, Alexzander, and Colin; siblings, other family and many friends.
Sherrie was preceded in death by her parents.
A celebration of life for Sherrie will be held Saturday, April 22 from 12 p.m. until sun up at her home. (The Carlson Funeral Home)
At Nash-FM 94-1, we love our country – both the music and the men and women of the military who serve it. We want to show our appreciation with a weekly salute to a proud service member in the tri-state area with our NASH-FM Military Mondays.
Nominate an active duty or veteran service member now by filling out the form below. Brought to you by the Warren and Butler county Veteran’s Services – and Cincinnati’s Hit Country, NASH-FM 94-1.
Investigators are working to piece together the cause of a fire that swept through the Arbor Crossing Apartment Complex on Saturday, killing one person and injuring five others. After neighbors heard a series of smoke alarms and called 911, the Boise Fire Department dispatched 10 engines and four trucks to the 5100 block of West Stoker Lane just after 1 p.m. on Dec. 10. By the time firefighters arrived on the scene, flames and heavy smoke were pouring through the building.
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Foursquare might not be as big as it was in its heyday, but it has a clever strategy for remaining important: it's making itself indispensable to the apps you use every day. On top of its recent Tinder Places deal, it's becoming the main point-of-interest provider for Mapbox, whose location info powers apps like Snapchat, Instacart and Lonely Planet. Even if you've never touched Foursquare or Swarm, you'll likely be using some of their data when you swing by a restaurant or hotel.
The best of the North Dufferin Baseball League will gather in New Lowell for the Senior and Junior All-Star Games. The Clearview Orioles are playing hosts this year; The senior game starts at 1:00 p.m. between the East and West divisions, with the junior contest getting underway at 4:00 p.m. between the Jays and Expos.
Eastern Division All-Stars
Alliston Athletics
Ryan Bennett
Chris Leslie
Barrie Angels
Jon Grootveld
Jake Morris
Christian Ray
Midland Mariners
Pete Flood
Cale McLean
Jeff Shilling
Coach Steve Lafreniere
Junior All-Stars
Midland Twins
Colin Kitching (Jays)
Mitch McCron (Jays)
Coach Glenn Strickland (Jays)
Jamie Strickland (Expos)
Liam Woodford (Expos
Orillia Kings
Dylan Embury (Jays)
Tanner Woodhouse (Jays)
Cade Lafrance (Expos)
Cam Provenzano (Expos)
SPRINGFIELD -- An "active shooter" training exercise involving the Springfield police and state agencies is scheduled for Saturday.
The exercise was planned prior to the Las Vegas mass shooting that killed 59 people and injured hundreds more.
The exercise is planned from 8 a.m. to noon.
Police are not publicizing the location of the exercise and are the not the lead agency, a spokesman said.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Siebert Financial Corp:
* Siebert Financial Corp reports second quarter and first half 2017 financial results
* Q2 revenue rose 9.2 percent to $2.7 million
* Qtrly earnings per share $0.02‍​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan has selected Lockheed Martin Corp's advanced radar for its multibillion-dollar missile defense system, a Japanese defense ministry official with direct knowledge told Reuters on Tuesday on condition of anonymity.
Japan plans to buy two Aegis Ashore batteries that it wants to deploy in 2023 in an upgrade of its missile defense system that could help ease trade friction with Washington and provide cutting-edge protection against the arsenals of North Korea and China.
Reuters reported last week that the candidates for the radar were Raytheon Co's SPY-6 and a version of Lockheed Martin Long Range Discrimination Radar (LRDR).
(Reporting by Nobuhiro Kubo; Writing by Chang-Ran Kim; Editing by Michael Perry)
NEW YORK (AP) — Kate Upton is so nice she’s made the Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover thrice.
Upton has become only the fourth woman to grace the cover three times. This year, she’s making the splash with three different covers.
Other women who did the cover three times include Tyra Banks, Heidi Klum and Christie Brinkley, who also is featured in this year’s edition with her two daughters. Elle Macpherson holds the record with five cover appearances.
Other notables in this year’s edition include former cover girl Chrissy Teigen, an expectant mother and athletes including tennis champ Serena Williams and Olympic gold medal gymnast Simone Biles.
The issue hit newsstands on Wednesday.
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A. Polaroids.
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A city like no other nestled on the banks of Lake Michigan, home to Wrigley Field, the Sears Tower and Deep Dish Pizza…
“If you don’t know by now, I’m talking ’bout Chi-Town.”
From entry level to executive, take the next step in your professional journey and apply for jobs in marketing, advertising, publishing, journalism, TV, public relations, and more based in Chicago.
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A new series of stock cars will make their way to the high-banks of Riverside Speedway. The track says they will host 1 of the 8 races planned for the new Maritime Mini Stock Tour. The series features four-c... read the rest.
Valentine's Day is here, and it's time to get reservations scheduled, boxes of chocolates purchased, and mints handy for some lovey-dovey snog sessions. If you're looking to get out of the house and search for the most romantic spots in Washington, D.C., we've got you covered with a map of the 23 best places to make out.
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The leader of a breakaway Amish group in Ohio convicted in hair- and beard-cutting attacks is pushing to get his convictions overturned using arguments already rejected in court.
An attorney for 72-year-old Samuel Mullet Sr. says Mullet's previous lawyer made mistakes during trial and in prior appeals.
In a Monday court filing, prosecutors say there were no errors that amounted to Mullet's rights to due process being violated, and a judge should reject his request.
Defense attorneys say the 2011 hair- and beard-cutting attacks stemmed from family disputes. Prosecutors say the motive was religious, as hair and beards have spiritual significance in the Amish faith.
Mullet is serving an 11-year sentence. Of the 16 Amish community members convicted in the case, only Mullet remains imprisoned.
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After two to three healthy rounds of storms over the past 24 hours, Indiana has been left soaked! The last round is now exiting our eastern counties. I expect to see a lot of dry time for today, under mostly to partly cloudy skies.
The combination of added clouds and higher water content in the atmosphere should keep our temperatures below 90°! As we begin to heat up this afternoon, expect a FEW redeveloping showers and possibly a stronger, isolated storm. Highs today should reach the middle to upper 80s.
Evening storms will be with us both Friday and Saturday, driven by the afternoon heating! Scattered storms around, off and on, on Sunday but still some dry hours for Father's Day!
Fedde left Wednesday's start with right shoulder stiffness and is undergoing an MRI, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports.
The Nats wasted no time in sending Fedde for an MRI after Fedde experienced a noticeable dip in velocity from the first to the second inning. He threw 25 pitches in total, allowing two hits while recording three outs before being lifted. Matt Grace threw four scoreless innings in relief of Fedde (46 pitches) and could make a spot start early next week with Stephen Strasburg (shoulder) still working his way back.
Arsenal line-up, the last time they played three in defence (3-1 v Derby, 1997)
Arsene Wenger stunned Arsenal fans tonight with a bizarre team selection and brand new formation, though it's not the first time he's deployed a back three.
The last time it happened was during a 3-1 victory over Derby County in May 1997, a week before current ace Alex Iwobi was born.
It was a very different time and team back then before Thierry Henry kick-started his career at Highbury.
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MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – A former city worker in the west metro is charged with soliciting nearly $60,000 in bribes and kickbacks in exchange for city projects.
Ronnie Taggart, the former facilities supervisor for the city of Plymouth, is charged with one count of wire fraud, according to U.S. Attorney’s Office.
The 50-year-old allegedly devised a scheme in which he would defraud the city by soliciting bribes and kickbacks in exchange for city contracts.
From 2012 to 2016, Taggart received $58,532 in bribes and kickbacks, authorities say. Often, the bribes would be in the form of home upgrades, such as landscaping work, kitchen appliances and electrical work.
To conceal the fraud, Taggart instructed contractors to submit fake quotations and inflate their bids to cover the cost of the kickbacks and bribes.
A Maryland man was killed in a two-vehicle accident Friday morning near the state line, according to Maryland State Police.
The accident occurred at approximately 4:30 a.m. on Interstate 68 near mile marker 2 in Garrett County, police said.
Phillip Mitchell, 28, of Upper Marlboro, Md., was killed when his car struck a tractor trailer.
A tractor trailer, operated by a 58-year-old man from Brown Deer, Wis., was traveling eastbound on I-68. The tractor trailer traveled off of the roadway and into the center median for unknown reasons, police said. The driver was, then, able to regain control of the truck and drive it back onto the roadway.
The driver drove the trailer across I-68 to the right shoulder, but police said the trailer was still partially in the roadway.
As the driver was out of the truck setting up emergency triangles, Mitchell's car struck the trailer and went underneath of it.
When troopers arrived on scene they discovered Mitchell dead inside of the car.
Maryland State Police are investigating.
"Thank you for watching the World Premier of a meaningful tribute video to Randy Rhoads," says former Megadeth guitarist Jeff Young.
"The clip below features "Ozzy's Cure", performed live in Sedona, AZ by Jeff Young & Sherri back on the 2015 US Tour. This song is a mash-up of Ozzy Osbourne's "Diary Of A Madman" and The Cure's "Love Song" This mash-up concept was first performed by the band A Perfect Circle - now taken even further with an entirely unique acoustic arrangement, this song became a fan favorite most requested song at J&S live shows."
Business name: The Mansions at Alpharetta Owner: Mansions Senior Properties About: The Mansions at Alpharetta is a new senior-based community located in Alpharetta, GA but within easy drive of Milton, John's Creek, Duluth, Roswell and Atlanta. Independent Senior Living is open now and Personal Care and Memory Support will open in 2017.
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Donna Bleck (right) and Pat Day, both of Vero Beach, look at the various colors of geraniums for sale Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, from Busy Bee Lawn and Garden Center while attending the first day of Gardenfest! at Riverside Park in Vero Beach. "It's great. I love the variety of the plants," said Bleck. "I love all of the concrete ornaments and fountains and things. It's just a neat community event." The event, in its 17th year, is organized by the Garden Club of Indian River County and continues Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. To see more photos, go to TCPalm.com. SAM WOLFE/SPECIAL TO TCPALM
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Italian police said they have arrested a young man suspected of opening fire on foreigners from a vehicle in central Italy on Saturday, wounding several people.
After the attack in the town of Macerata, the suspect got out of his car and made a fascist salute while wearing a tricolour scarf, according to Italian media.
He was allegedly found to be carrying a gun when he was arrested.
Six people including “people of colour” have allegedly been injured, four of them seriously, media reported.
Police said in a tweet that “the wounded persons are of foreign nationality”.
The attack comes a day after a Nigerian asylum-seeker was arrested in Macerata over the gruesome killing of an 18-year-old Italian woman whose dismembered body was discovered in suitcases earlier this week.
However, no official link has been made between the two incidents.
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Actress Brigitte Nielsen announced on Instagram that she is pregnant with her fifth child at the age of 54.
The actress posted two photos on Instagram showing off her baby bump.
“Family getting larger #me #family #brigittenielsen #babybump,” one of the captions said.
Nielsen is married to 39-year-old Mattia Dessi, a producer.
Nielsen has been married five times and has four sons, according to People Magazine. Her sons are 23, 25, 28 and 34.
GARNER, Iowa – Stellar Industries says it is buying the assets of two other local businesses.
The company has announced a Letter of Intent with American Crane and Tire Trucks International. John Collins is president and owner of both companies.
“We have had an ongoing relationship with John over the years and we are pleased that he has chosen us to acquire his businesses,” says Stellar Industries President Dave Zrostlik. “John has been very instrumental to the tire service industry, and we look forward to building upon his legacy as he begins his transition into retirement.”
Stellar says closing and integration of the new assets should take place within 90 days.
Janet Long: Typical Trump. He can't call out the Neo Nazis or White Supremicists because he might lose their future votes, but he can call out Kenneth Frazier, CEO of Merck, and make a snide remark about Merck's drug prices. Could it be because the former groups are loyal to him, and Frazier isn't?
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Get ready for some downtown funk.
Easton Garlic Fest returns this weekend with another chance to revel in stink. The festival, now in its 16th year, will run Saturday, Oct. 7 and Sunday, Oct. 8 in and around Centre Square with more than 90 vendors, cook-offs for pros and amateurs alike, a packed schedule of activities, tastings and live entertainment.
We've sniffed out some of the best ways to embrace your bad breath this weekend.
Netflix?s The Toys That Made Us New Episodes Premiere: May, 25
Netflixs well-received series* The Toys That Made Us *has just shared the date of the premiere of their next episodes: May, 25th on Netflix. This awesome documentary series really impressed fans of different popular franchises with the first 4 episodes of their first season, covering Star Wars, Barbie, He-Man and G.I Joe. Fans and collectors were looking forward for the next episodes, and now you can finally start getting ready for: Lego. Hello Kitty, Star Trek, and Transformers, of course. 31 days to go! What are your expectations for the Transformers episode? What do you think we will see? Let us » Continue Reading. The post Netflix’s The Toys That Made Us New Episodes Premiere: May, 25 appeared first on Transformer World 2005 - TFW2005.COM
Prom and grad season is here! And so is style expert Afiya Francisco, who showed off great looks and gifts for grad.
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A Warren man remains behind bars and faces charges stemming from an alleged sexual assault that occurred on April 13. Michael Wayne Herbert Vanderhoof, 22, 108 N. South St., was arrested and charged by Pennsylvania State Police with involuntary deviate sexual intercourse - forcible compulsion and indecent assault - without consent of other. The female victim went to the Warren state police barracks, arriving at approximately 12:19 a.m. on April 14, to report the alleged assault that occurred the afternoon prior, according to the affidavit of probable cause.
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BALTIMORE — The AL East matchup between the Tampa Bay Rays and Baltimore Orioles has been postponed by rain.
Bad weather was expected deep into Tuesday night, so the game was called two hours before the scheduled first pitch.
The game will be made up as part of single-admission doubleheader on May 12.
It’s the 27th major league game to be postponed this season, the most related to weather through April since the commissioner’s office started keeping records in 1986.
The postponement comes at a good time for the Orioles, who are hampered by injuries and have lost nine of 10 games to fall 11 games under .500 (6-17).
Baltimore’s projected starting lineup did not include infielder Tim Beckham, who’s been bothered by a groin injury and is expected to land on the 10-day disabled list.
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The Cleveland Police Department is searching for a man who they say robbed a Family Dollar store at 12107 St. Clair Ave.
The robbery occurred on Aug. 10.
According to CPD, the suspect came into the store just before closing on Aug, 9, slept inside and then robbed the manager when he opened the following morning.
Police say the man is considered armed and dangerous.
Anyone with any information on the identity of this suspect is urged to contact police at 216-623-2589.
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Two former Penn State University administrators have pleaded guilty in the Jerry Sandusky child molestation case, more than five years after the scandal broke.
Ex-Athletic Director Tim Curley and former university Vice President Gary Schultz each pleaded guilty Monday in Harrisburg to a misdemeanor child endangerment charge.
Penn State ex-President Graham Spanier is also charged in the case, but he's not in court.
The three handled a 2001 complaint by a graduate assistant who said he saw Sandusky, a retired defensive football coach, sexually abusing a boy in a team shower. They did not report the matter to police or child welfare authorities but told Sandusky he was not allowed to bring children to the campus.
Sandusky was arrested a decade later and convicted in 2012.
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Only Andy Robertson has been added to Liverpool’s back line this summer but he wasn’t even in the match day squad that faced Watford on Saturday.
The Reds have been heavily linked with a move for Virgil van Dijk since early on in the summer.
The Southampton centre-back handed in a transfer request last week, prompting rumours Liverpool could up their interest while Chelsea are also ready to pip their rivals to his signature.
Liverpool were carved open twice from set-pieces against Watford, the second time being a late equaliser following poor defending from the Reds.
A corp member, Valentine Umeh serving in Bayelsa state has lost his life in a boat mishap.
According to his friend, the speed boat he was in capsized, unfortunately he wasn’t wearing a life jacket so he drowned.
He wrote;
“We became friends in camp, later we got posted to the same PPA and inevitably became roommates. You said you were going to town to buy one or two things, but Valentine Umeh! You never made it back to our Corpers’ Lodge. The speed boat Corper Valentine was inside capsized and he didn’t survive just because NYSC couldn’t provide Life Jacket for most of us serving in remote Islands here in Bayelsa.
A Clayton County family is counting their blessings on this Easter Sunday after police said a man kicked in their door and tried to break in, but the homeowner, also a disabled Army veteran fought the intruder off in his birthday suit.
Crosby made three extra points in Sunday's victory over the Browns.
Crosby did not attempt a field goal Sunday, which resulted in him finishing with just three points -- his second lowest total of the season. Crosby could theoretically see his scoring opportunities if starting quarterback Aaron Rodgers (collarbone) returns to action, but he attempted just five field goals in the five games Rodgers finished this season, so that's hardly a given.
A murder suspect who police said posted a video of himself on Facebook shooting an elderly man in Cleveland remained on the loose Tuesday as authorities appealed to the public for help in the case.
Stephens remained at large as the search for him expanded nationwide, police said.
Police said Stephens used Facebook Inc's service to post video of him killing Robert Godwin Sr., 74 .
The shooting video was visible on Facebook for nearly two hours before it was reported, the company said.
Stephens, who has no prior criminal record, is not suspected in any other murders, police said.
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MIAMI (WSVN) - A woman suffering from Schizophrenia went missing, Saturday, in Miami.
According to Miami Police, 14-year-old Jeylina Baret went missing from 4121 NW 18th Ave. Baret is a white female standing 6 feet tall, weighs about 230 pounds with brown hair and eyes.
Police said she has been missing since Saturday and suffers from Schizophrenia.
Baret was last seen wearing orange pajamas.
If you have any information regarding Baret’s whereabouts, please contact the City of Miami Police Department at (305) 603-6300.
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In this photo by Associated Press photographer Anupam Nath, flood-affected Indian villagers use a makeshift raft to collect drinking water in Murkata village in northeastern Assam state.
Heavy monsoon rains have unleashed landslides and floods that killed at least 173 people in recent days and displaced millions more across northern India, southern Nepal and Bangladesh.
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JEFFERSON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) — One person has been arrested in connection to a fatal hit-and-run that happened over the weekend in Jefferson County.
Mississippi Highway Patrol Cpl. Brandon Fortenberry said 29-year-old Jawonski Williams was arrested Saturday night just after 10 p.m.
He is facing the felony charge of leaving the scene of a fatal accident.
Saturday around 10:30 a.m., MHP was called to MS Highway 533 to investigate a pedestrian being hit by a vehicle.
25-year-old Johnny Lee Beverly was walking on the north bound side when he was struck by a vehicle traveling South. MHP said the car crossed over the center line and hit Beverly.
Witnesses told officers they heard a crash around 1:30 a.m. on the same day; when they went to check it out, they didn’t see anyone.
Beverly died at the scene.
Williams was taken to the Jefferson County jail.
On today’s episode of Wild Animal Wednesday we feature our baby Mouflon Sheep exhibit. The Mouflon doesn’t look anything like the standard s…
As you might guess, this is intended for servers where capacity takes priority over everything else, including performance (the 500MB/sec is nothing to write home about). A data center could hold 100 petabytes of data in a single rack instead of needing large swaths of server room space. That's helpful for cloud services, AI and other technologies that may need massive amounts of data.
And then there's the cost. When the DC100 ships in the summer, it'll have pricing comparable to other business-grade SSDs "on a per terabyte basis." That likely means a price in the tens of thousands of dollars, which is enough to give pause even to those companies that can afford it. While the drive should be trustworthy enough, that's a lot of money (and a lot of data) to lose if one goes bad. Think of this more as a peek at the future of SSDs than anything else.
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Brazil will likely limit planned cuts in local content requirements for future oil exploration and production contracts in a move aimed at appeasing local suppliers and to pave the way for an extension of customs breaks for oil companies.
The measures would be a concession to some opponents of “Repetro,” a preferential customs regime for oil and gas companies, who were angered by steep cuts in local content requirements for oil contracts, according to Abimaq, a group which represents local suppliers.
“The proposal is already in place, it should be voted on this week and it will be compensation for the absence of tariff barriers from Repetro,” said Cesar Prata, Vice President of Abimaq.
A boon to local suppliers, local content rules dictate what percent of a project’s workers and inputs have to be local in origin.
Famously tough requirements in Brazil have stymied investment by oil firms which had complained that complying made oil development in the country unprofitable.
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A lawsuit over ownership of the Light City trademark has settled just weeks after the festival celebrated its second year in Baltimore, according to federal court filings. Details of the settlement were not immediately available Monday morning, when U.S. District Judge Ellen L. Hollander issued a settlement order dismissing the case, including all counterclaims. The city sought ...
Two people were transported to hospital with what appeared to be minor injuries following a two-vehicle crash in Severn Township Monday afternoon.
Just after 2:30 p.m., a black Nissan Rogue was travelling east on Division Road West when it slammed into a northbound haulage truck on Burnside Line. The intersection is controlled by a stop sign for traffic on Division and it is not known if the Rogue came to a complete stop at any time.
Burnside Line was closed at Brody Drive while emergency crews cleared the scene and police investigated.
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GENEVA (AP) — The U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees, hit by U.S. funding cuts, is seeking $800 million for emergency operations in Syria, the West Bank and Gaza Strip.
The U.N. Relief and Works Agency, which serves some 5 million Palestinian refugees and their descendants, had a budget of over $1 billion last year. This covered long-running programs, including education, as well as emergency funds for crises such as the war in Syria.
The U.S. has been the largest donor, giving one-third of the total budget. The Trump administration withheld half of the first installment of payments this year, demanding reforms as a condition for future aid.
On Tuesday, UNRWA sought $400 million each for Syria and the Palestinian territories. In an appeal last week, the agency sought an additional $500 million.
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Woman's body found in ditch in North Carolina
GARNER, N.C. (AP) — A woman's body has been found in a ditch in North Carolina.
Wake County sheriff's deputies told local media that the body of 24-year-old Faith Chere Bevan of Garner was found late Sunday morning.
Deputies said Bevan's body has been sent to the medical examiner's office to determine the cause of death.
Sheriff Donnie Harrison said the death is being investigated as a homicide.
Portland Thorns’ Christine Sinclair was officially named to the Canada Woman’s National team Tuesday, and will play in an international game against Germany next month, according to team officials.
The 35-year-old forward, who hails from Burnaby, BC, Canada, will join the Canadian soccer team after their match against North Carolina Courage Wednesday.
She will participate in a friendly against Germany in Hamilton, Ontario June 10.
She will rejoin the team ahead of a road match against the Chicago Red Starts Saturday, June 16.
Sinclair will not miss any matches while away on national team duty, team officials say.
Sinclair currently leads the National Women’s Soccer League with six goals in 10 matches this season. She remains second on the all-time international scoring list with 172 goals in 267 appearances with Canada.
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John Abraham is back with a bang and this time his movie ‘Parmanu- The Story of Pokhran’ will enthrall fans. John today took to the micro blogging website Twitter to disclose the release date and mentioned that the movie will hit the theaters on December 8.
The actor wrote, “Embark on an extraordinary journey this December with Parmanu The Story of Pokhran.”
CAIRO (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah al-Sisi will sign an agreement on Monday about the construction of a nuclear power station in Egypt and supplies of nuclear fuel, according to a document provided by the Kremlin.
Reporting by Maria Tsvetkova; Writing by Jack Stubbs; Editing by Maria Kiselyova
Vigil@nce - TYPO3 Core: Cross Site Scripting via Site Name
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SYNTHESIS OF THE VULNERABILITY
An attacker can trigger a Cross Site Scripting via Site Name of TYPO3 Core, in order to run JavaScript code in the context of the web site.
Impacted products: TYPO3 Core.
Severity: 1/4.
Creation date: 09/04/2018.
DESCRIPTION OF THE VULNERABILITY
The Core extension can be installed on TYPO3.
However, it does not filter received data via Site Name before inserting them in generated HTML documents.
An attacker can therefore trigger a Cross Site Scripting via Site Name of TYPO3 Core, in order to run JavaScript code in the context of the web site.
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TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — A 20-year-old man accused of threatening a shooting at an Ohio high school has pleaded no contest to a lesser charge.
Toledo police arrested Christian Costet in February after a parent reported that students had seen images and Facebook messages of Costet threatening a shooting at Waite High School in Toledo.
Costet on Tuesday pleaded no contest to inducing panic. The charge carries a maximum penalty of 18 months in prison.
The Blade reports that Costet was pictured with a replica rifle later found in an abandoned home.
His attorney declined to comment.
A judge told Costet that even if he didn’t plan to carry out such a shooting, police must take such threats very seriously.
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WILKES-BARRE — An investigation is underway in Luzerne County following a shooting in Wilkes-Barre.
Police tell Newswatch 16 one person was shot and sent to the hospital.
The shooting happened just after 10 p.m. along Wilkes Lane.
No word on the condition of the victim or if police have any suspects in that shooting.
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Senior Airman John Elan, 436th Aerial Port Squadron truck dock cargo handler, explains the label verification process to Air Mobility Command’s “Aerial Port of the Future” team members Feb. 7, 2017, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. The team observed the ground freight offload of small parcels and handling by truck dock personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)
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Barbecues, pool days and fireworks easily make the Fourth of July one of our favorite holidays.
But not everyone enjoys the summer celebration the traditional way. For some Hollywood stars, they take the opportunity to celebrate love that lasts a lifetime.
Contrary to popular belief, it appears that getting married on a holiday isn't a relationship curse—just look at Victoria Beckham and David Beckham who are celebrating their 19-year anniversary today.
Plus, it makes sure you never forget your special day. Ozzy Osbourne has said he married wife Sharon Osbourne on the date because it would make sure he would always remember their anniversary.
Take a look at the gallery below to see how eight celeb couples tied the knot on America's birthday.
Egypt: Two killed in train-bus crash in Giza
Two people were killed in Al-Atf in Giza over the weekend when a train slammed into a bus. The accident, which killed the bus driver and a passenger, paralyzed traffic of trains coming to and from Cairo heading to Upper Egypt for more than two hours.
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Incheon District Court on Monday handed down a fine of 6 million won ($5,000) to a man who pummeled a cat on a banister to death.The man, 29, was indicted on the charge of violating animal protection law. He had been fined on two other counts for the same offense.As for the decision to levy a fine, the court said the man faced up to his wrongdoing and he was suffering from alcohol addiction without getting proper rehabilitation support.By Lim Jeong-yeo (kaylalim@heraldcorp.com)
One man is in the hospital after he attempted to cross Valley Mills Drive and was hit by oncoming traffic on Sunday night.
Waco police said around 7:45 p.m. 47-year-old Lester James was crossing the street on foot and was hit by a man driving a Chevrolet Avalanche in the 800 block of N. Valley Mills Drive.
James was taken to Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Police said they do not believe the driver of the Chevrolet is not at fault.
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BEND, Ore. (AP) — Authorities say three people were killed when their car collided with a semi-truck in Central Oregon.
Crook County Sheriff John Gautney says it appears the driver of the car failed to negotiate a curve on a wet road south of Prineville. The vehicle skidded sideways and struck the front of the truck, ending up beneath it.
Responders quickly found two people dead in the car late Sunday and later discovered the body of a young child in the back seat.
The truck driver was not hurt.
KTVZ reports the investigation closed George Millican Road for several hours south of Reservoir Road to U.S. Highway 20.
The Museum of Failure in Hollywood has opened and it features the largest collection of failed products and services from around the world.
Their collection includes a board game featuring Donald Trump, a collection of unpopular Oreo flavoured biscuits, Colgate Beef Lasagne, Crystal Pepsi, and Bic pens for her.
We've put together some ideas for events and fireworks displays you could attend on July 4.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 3 Day' game
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Pick 3 Day" game were:
7-4-3, Sum It Up: 14
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In this July 13 photo, Jose Ochoa plays in an above-ground pool at his home in the South Tower Estates colonia near Alamo, Texas. With no warning, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott this summer eliminated the state's Colonias Initiative Program that began in 1999 under George W. Bush as a bipartisan and humanitarian effort to improve living conditions and basic infrastructure. Eric Gay AP
SALEM, Ore. (AP) – A man authorities say kidnapped a woman and her child and held them at their home has been arrested after he took her to a store and she mouthed the words “help me” to several people.
Christopher Hahn-Collins, 25, of Salem, is scheduled for a hearing Monday afternoon at Marion County Circuit Court. It wasn’t immediately clear if he had an attorney.
The sheriff’s office said Saturday Hahn-Collins had broken into the woman’s home on Friday, and when she and her child returned there, he held them at knifepoint overnight and into Saturday. The unidentified woman convinced Hahn-Collins to take her to the store, where she was rescued by deputies who had been called to the scene.
Detectives say Hahn-Collins and the victims didn’t know each other previously. He’s charged with kidnapping and other crimes.
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The U.S. Navy says it had a second tense encounter with an unarmed Iranian drone in the Persian Gulf in recent days.
The 5th Fleet in Bahrain said Tuesday the encounter involved the USS Nimitz aircraft carrier and an Iranian Sadegh drone.
Lt. Ian McConnaughey, a 5th Fleet spokesman, said the drone was following the Nimitz and other ships during flight operations Monday night.
McConnaughey says the drone "did not use any aircraft navigation lights while it made several passes in close proximity to Nimitz and its escort ships during active flight operations, coming within 1,000 feet (300 metres ) of U.S. aircraft."
McConnaughey says the drone was unarmed. That model can carry missiles.
The CT Crew were out and about at 6 out of 10 festivals last weekend. The second stop was AngelsFest at Guardian Angels on Cincinnati’s Eastside.
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LOS ANGELES: Hollywood action star Sylvester Stallone is teaming up with MGM to develop a biopic on legendary boxing champion Jack Johnson, who was recently posthumously pardoned by President Donald Trump.
Johnson was a dominant boxer and the first African-American heavyweight champion.
The film will launch Stallone's Balboa Productions, created to develop film and television projects, reported Variety.
Stallone was instrumental in obtaining a presidential pardon for Johnson, who was convicted of violating the Mann Act in 1910 for transporting a woman across state lines for "immoral purposes."
MGM Motion Picture Group president Jonathan Glickman and MGM executive vice president of production Adam Rosenberg are overseeing the film, but there is no writer or director attached yet.
Stallone has previously partnered with MGM on the "Rocky" movies and the "Creed" spin-off.
If you're tired of reaching for cleaning products with ingredients you can't even pronounce, then head to your local grocery store for a few basic components, and make your own. These eco-friendly concoctions will leave your house sparkling. From window cleaner to grout whitener, you'll be amazed at how easy these DIYs are to pull off. And after making the initial investment for the all-natural ingredients, these cleaning supplies cost pennies per concoction to make.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump wants to send man back to the moon — and on to Mars.
Trump is signing a space policy directive directing NASA "to lead an innovative space exploration program to send American astronauts back to the moon, and eventually Mars."
That's according to White House spokesman Hogan Gidley.
Trump has taken several steps to refocus NASA's mission on space exploration.
He'll sign the directive at the White House on Monday.
Check back with Arkansas Online for updates on this developing story.
With minor exceptions, almost everywhere one goes that is a public facility like airports, bus and railroad stations, as well as most private venues like the lobbies of banks and corporate towers and even bars and restaurants, CNN is the default cable news network hanging Big Brother-like on the wall for all to see and believe. Often it is blaring at us in elevators.
A Heat Advisory will continue through Wednesday at 7 pm as the heat index will be between 100 to 105 degrees. Please once again take precautions to stay cool! For your Independence Day, highs will remain in the middle 90s with mostly sunny skies so it looks like it will be a nice & warm evening for some firework displays.
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US troubadour James Taylor tells Neil McCormick about friends, farewells, and his rocky relationship with Carly Simon
"When I started, I never gave any thought whatsoever to what I would be doing when I was 70," James Taylor admits. "I never thought I'd live this long." The veteran American singer-songwriter tours Britain next week, culminating in an event at Hyde Park on July 15 where he will support Paul Simon for his fellow troubadour's final British show.
"I can certainly empathize with Paul. At this age, most of life is in the rearview mirror. You do get the sense of a finite amount of time." There has been a wave of farewell tours announced this year as aging musical stars contemplate...
Amazing country estate in Dellwood. The beautiful architecture and open floor plan make this the ultimate entertaining home. Paver terraces and patios, private grounds, views of Pine Tree Lake, cul-de-sac location. Soaring ceilings, stunning office, huge master suite with renovated master bath. Stamped concrete circle driveway. New computerized lighting system June 2018, newer furnace/air conditioning, newer appliances, roof 2015, boiler 2016, and a back-up generator. Home Warranty included. Five fireplaces!
A man was shot multiple times Monday night in the 1400 block of Hemlock Street.
Memphis Police Department said the man was rushed to Regional Medical Center in critical condition after the shooting that took place around 8 p.m.
Police are searching for a 19-year-old suspect.
No one is in custody at this time.
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Addalynn Brie Muscarella was born at 1:55 p.m. Sept. 29, 2017, at OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony’s Health Center, the daughter of Damon Muscarella and Ashley Muscarella of Alton. She weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces, and was 20 inches long. Grandparents are Joey Muscarella of Alton, Dena Muscarella of Alton, the late Mark Schwan, and Toni and Steve Altier of Valrico, Fla. Big brothers are Maddox, age 4, and Ryker, age 1.
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Wright (1-1) allowed three runs -- just one earned -- on nine hits and a walk while striking out four batters through six innings during Monday's win over Tampa Bay.
After being rocked in consecutive outings and entering Monday's contest with a 13.50 ERA, this was a nice bounce-back showing from Wright. However, he still might be the odd-man out of the rotation once David Price (elbow) is healthy. Wright lines up to have a chance at redemption against the Orioles in his next start, but after he allowed eight runs -- including four home runs -- over just 1.1 innings to Baltimore on April 12, he checks out as a risky fantasy option.
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday said that seeking votes on the basis of caste, community, religion or language is illegal.
A constitution bench headed by Chief Justice of India Justice T.S. Thakur by a 4:3 majority passed the order on the basis of Section 123(3) of the Representation of People’s Act.
The dissenting judgment was delivered by Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel and Justice Uday Umesh Lalit.
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Super cute!
The Hills may be well over, but Heidi Montag and Jen Bunney's friendship is as strong as ever!
Related: The Hills Cast: Where Are They Now — Still Clubbing At Les Deux?
Taking to Instagram Stories on Thursday — only 5 days after welcoming her son – the new mom shared Bunney would be one of Gunner Pratt's godmothers!
In a video, Heidi gushed:
"Cheers! I have one of Gunner's godmothers here, Jen Bunney."
To which Jen replied:
"We're celebrating Gunner. He's the best baby ever. We love him so much."
Is this not the cutest?? We just know Gunner is going to forever be surrounded by love.
[Image via Instagram.]
Tags: awwwww, celeb kidz, gunner pratt, heidi montag, instagram, nostalgia, reality tv
Somalia is suddenly back in the limelight, with a number of high-level visits in the past few weeks signalling a renewed interest by the international community in the country that had been written off as a failed state. Among world figures who visited the country last month were British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Gutterres, and the new African Union Commission chair Moussa Faki Mahamat, who made Somalia his first stop only four days after taking office.
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TORONTO, April 6 An American man was arrested and charged with mischief after airport officials found a "mock improvised explosive device" in a suitcase on a United Airlines flight bound from Toronto to Chicago, Canadian police said on Thursday.
The suspect, identified as Joseph Galaska, 58, was held for a bail hearing. Police did not reveal details on his residence.
Police checked the device for explosives and determined it was not a threat, a Peel Regional police spokesman said. The Chicago O'Hare-bound flight was delayed for hours from its scheduled 7 a.m. EDT (1100 GMT) departure and all other passengers and their luggage were rescreened. (Reporting by Solarina Ho; Editing by Bernadette Baum and Dan Grebler)
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With 2016 now completely in the books, Fightnews.com® can announce the Fight of the Year winner:
As they have done previously in their careers, super featherweights Orlando “Siri” Salido and Francisco “Bandido” Vargas once again delivered the goods, producing a memorable twelve round war that ended in a draw.
“These types of accolades make me want to fight harder for the fans and deliver the kind of fights that they want to see,” said Salido at the recent WBC Convention. “I am all about giving everything I can in the ring all the time, and my last five fights are proof of that.”
PITTSBURGH (AP) – A lawsuit is targeting a third western Pennsylvania hospital in the death of a cancer patient following a fungal infection.
The suit filed Tuesday in Allegheny County against the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and a linen vendor concerns the October death of 65-year-old John Haines at UPMC Shadyside. Lawyers said he was diagnosed with a rhizopus fungal infection after several weeks of chemotherapy treatment.
Previous legal action has concerned patients at UPMC Presbyterian and UPMC Montefiore as well as the vendor.
UPMC said rhizopus can enter hospitals despite the best protocols and could have been contracted earlier. The health system also said UPMC-Shadyside linens tested were free of rhizopus. Paris Companies CEO Dave Stern said federal and state health officials didn’t identify linens as a problem in the case.
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James Clark shot 63 (-7) to lead after opening round of 88th Southeastern Amateur. (Source: Dave Platta/WTVM)
James Clark (Georgia Tech) shot 7-under-63 to take the lead after the opening round of the 88th Southeastern Amateur on Wednesday at the Country Club of Columbus.
Clark, who played his prep golf at Brookstone, birdied his first two holes, the ran off another streak of three birdies to start play on the back nine to set a pace no one else could match.
Two golfers share second place two shots back, Jonathan Hardee (Alabama) and Patrick Moriarty (Appalachian State). Dillon Woods (North Florida) is alone in fourth place after carding 4-under-66.
Round two gets underway Thursday morning at 8:30 am ET.
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LONDON — British Prime Minister Theresa May says there is a new sense of optimism in the talks to secure Britain's departure from the European Union.
May is set to address the House of Commons on Monday, updating lawmakers on the negotiations just days after hammering out a deal with the EU on the so-called divorce issues, including the Irish border and Britain's financial obligations. Brexit talks are now expected to move onto trade and security co-operation.
But Britain's argument that nothing is settled until all is agreed upon is causing unease among other countries involved in the decision. Irish officials have rejected assertions that the deal is merely a "statement of intent" rather than legally binding.
The Irish government branded the view "bizarre" and insisted that an agreement is binding.
NEW YORK — St. Louis Blues defenceman Alex Pietrangelo, Colorado Avalanche centre Nathan MacKinnon and Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Curtis McElhinney have been named the NHL's three stars for the week ending Sunday.
Pietrangelo led the NHL with nine points (three goals, six assists) in four games to power the Blues to a 3-1-0 week and within one point of the final playoff spot in the Western Conference.
Pietrangelo shares first in goals and is 10th in points among NHL defenceman with 15 goals and 35 assists in 68 games.
MacKinnon had six goals and two assists in four games as the Avalanche went 3-1-0 to climb into the first wild-card spot in the Western Conference, including a two-goal, one-assist performance in a 5-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Sunday.
SAN DIEGO (AP)  Officials say a 10-year-old girl and her mother allegedly being smuggled across the border had to be cut out of a car after the compartment they were hiding in failed to open in San Diego.
The Union-Tribune reports a police dog alerted authorities to the rear of the convertible Nissan at the Otay Mesa Port of Entry early Tuesday.
After several unsuccessful attempts to open the compartment, firefighters were called to cut it open.
The mother and daughter, both Mexican citizens, were not injured.
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Customs and Border Protection says the driver, a 27-year-old U.S. citizen, was arrested on suspicion of human smuggling.
The newspaper says the woman and the girl will remain in the U.S. as material witnesses against the driver before being returned to Mexico.
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Information from: The San Diego Union-Tribune, http://www.utsandiego.com
Tim Bergling, known worldwide as Avicii, was found dead in his hotel room in Oman, a country in the Middle East which borders to Saudi Arabia.
The hugely influential Swedish DJ is known for popularising a style of electronic dance music known as “deep house”
He had many worldwide hits, such as Levels, Hey Brother, The Days and Wake Me Up.
In addition, the talented artist had two Grammy nominations for Best Dance Recording in 2011 and 2012.
No details were released regarding his death, but his publicist said: “It is with profound sorrow that we announce the loss of Tim Bergling, also known as Avicii.
“The family is devastated and we ask everyone to please respect their need for privacy in this difficult time. No further statements will be given.”
According to the autopsy report two autopsies have been carried out, and there is no criminal suspicion regarding his death.
During Avicii’s successful career in electronic music he amassed a large fortune.
BBNaija 2019: Bobrisky, Speed Darlington And Roman Goddess Listed As Proposed Candidates
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In today’s phone tap there is a serious financial issue to handle! A young lady’s bank accounts have been hacked… and luckily for her Jubal will be calling to help her out. Except there is one thing… Jubal isn’t that serious. In fact, there is only ONE THING in the whole wide world he is serious about… Listen to the podcast below to find out what it is!
New York police arrest owner of 33 malnourished Shih Tzus
NEW YORK (AP) — A New York man faces animal neglect charges after police found nearly three dozen malnourished Shih Tzus inside his apartment.
WABC-TV reports Wednesday that neighbors called the authorities to search Ivan Paredes' lower Manhattan home after noticing barking and a strong odor emanating from inside it earlier this week.
The 33 Shih Tzus were taken by the ASPCA which is caring for them.
Authorities say the dogs weren't fed and covered in feces when officers arrived to check on them.
Paredes was arrested on animal neglect charges. It wasn't immediately clear if he had an attorney who could speak on his behalf. Numbers listed for him in public records weren't in service.
Edinburgh International Seniors winners.
Congratulations to Wigtown Curling Club member Christine Cannon, who as a member of Team Lockhart, won the Edinburgh Seniors at the weekend at Murrayfiend Ice Rink.
The team - Jackie Lockhart, Christine Cannon, Isobel Hannen and Margaret Richardson will be defending their Scottish Senior Championship in February.
Galloway Province League
The second round of the Galloway Province Curling League took place last week at Stranraer Ice Rink with two rinks each from Penninghame and Minnigaff Curling Clubs taking each other on.
Results from November 13:
G Milroy, Penninghame 13 A McClymont, Minnigaff 3; D Paton, Penninghame 6 D McArthur, Minnigaff 6.
Points - Penninghame 3 - Minnigaff 1
Shots - Penninghame 19 - Minnigaff 9
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Tre’Shaun Fletcher had 23 points, nine rebounds and five assists, Jaelan Sanford added 18, seven, and five, and Toledo beat Akron 55-36 on Saturday.
Fletcher and Sanford each hit three 3-pointers for Toledo (16-7, 8-2 Mid-American Conference), which had its season-high seven-game winning streak snapped on Tuesday against Ball State. Fletcher is the lone player in the MAC’s top 10 for points, rebounds and assists at 18.6 points (second), 8.5 rebounds (third) and 4.2 assists (fourth).
The Rockets, who have won seven of their last eight away from Savage Arena, lead the MAC’s West Division and Buffalo sits atop the East.
Toledo opened the second half on a 20-9 run — with eight points by Sanford — for a 19-point advantage.
Daniel Utomi led Akron (10-12, 3-7) with 17 points. Virshon Cotton chipped in 12 and Jimond Ivey scored 10. The Zips were 2 of 7 from the free-throw line.
CNBC's Julia Boorstin talks about a story in The Hollywood Reporter where former ESPN President John Skipper talks about his abrupt exit from the sports network.
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Lisa D. Hardman, 55, of Van Wert, passed away at 3:44 p.m. Saturday, February 11, 2017, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
She was born December 1, 1961, in Van Wert, the daughter of Forrest Andrew and Wilma (Weaver) Thomas, who both preceded her in death She married James Robert “Jesse” Hardman, who also preceded her in death.
Survivors include three children, Beranda Robison and Crystal Robison, both of Van Wert, and James Harman of Salisbury, Maryland; three brothers, Roger (Beth Ann) Thomas, Keith (Jill) Thomas, and Gary (Heather) Thomas, all of Van Wert; a sister, Cheryl (Dave) Taylor of Van Wert; and four grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Friday, February 17, at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory in Van Wert. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery in Van Wert.
Visitation is from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, February 16, at the funeral home.
Preferred memorials: To the family for funeral expenses.
Condolences may be expressed at www.alspachgearhart.com
5.0-magnitude quake hits West Chile Rise -- USGS
An earthquake measuring 5.0 on the Richter scale jolted West Chile Rise at 02:24:52 GMT on Tuesday, the US Geological Survey said.
The epicenter, with a depth of 10.0 km, was initially determined to be at 43.8733 degrees south latitude and 81.9675 degrees west longitude.
Authorities Looking for Missing Woman Last Seen in Ashland County
Newberry was Last Seen at "Mellen Jam" Music Festival
ASHLAND COUNTY, Wis. – The Ashland County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a woman who has been reported missing.
Jody Lynn Newberry, 54, was last seen attending the “Mellen Jam” music festival on Gilgen Road just north of Mellen.
Authorities believe the last contact with Newberry was on May 26 around 12 p.m.
Newberry has brown hair and brown eyes. She is 5’3” and weighs approximately 115 pounds.
She was last seen wearing a hooded sweatshirt and long pants.
She is possibly missing under circumstances indicating she is endangered or has been harmed.
Anyone with information of her whereabouts is asked to call the Ashland County Sheriff’s Office at 715-682-7023 option 1.
Rough Cut: Aidan Campbell's "Album" Part Every major full-length usually has that one guy who is the surprise brain-melter of the project. Aidan fits that role in ALBUM. He has lots of sick surprises and, of course, his ender involves one of the gnarliest spots ever skated.
Rough Cut: Ryan Lay's "Album" Part Ryan Lay is really, really good at skateboarding and he’s unafraid to tackle some super sketchy terrain. This Rough Cut is dope.
Rough Cut: Jamie Tancowny's "Album" Part Jamie is the perfect Rough Cut candidate because he puts in the hard work, laying his body on the line and fighting for clips. Here’s a glimpse behind-the-scenes of his Album part.
Rough Cut: Matt Berger's "Album" Part Matt weighs in on the mental and physical battles he waged while filming for Album. Who does a back lip bigflip out that many times? The Kamloops killer, that’s who!
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Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan hosted the 23rd annual Star Screen Awards 2016. They both looked dapper at the awards show. The duo were seen pulling each others legs and entertaining the audience. They made their entry on the stage in cycles. At the event, a lot of things happened. Salman Khan reveals his New Year resolutions and more.
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Season four of American Crime Story will tell the story of the infamous Monica Lewinsky and Bill Clinton sex scandal. The season will be based on Jeffrey Toobin's book, A Vast Conspiracy: The Real Sex Scandal That Nearly Brought Down A President .
Start the conversation, or Read more at NME.
QUEENS, N.Y. — A body was found in the woods near a Queens park Tuesday, police said.
The grisly discovery was made about 12:30 p.m. at 164th Street and Booth Memorial Avenue, near Kissena Park, police said.
Additional details were not immediately available.
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This week on The Disclaimer, WMSE's weekly culture chat show, we mix it up a bit for the station's latest pledge drive. With co-host Matt Wild out of town (he literally went fishing), we spend our half hour playing some of our favorite recent Milwaukee music (or recent Milwaukee music we could find clean radio edits of), including tracks from Township, Luxi, Liquid City Motors and Midnight Reruns, and talk a little bit about Riot Fest, the state of Milwaukee's thriving electronic music scene, and also the surprising pop makeover from local favorite Lex Allen. Along the way Tyler Maas pops in to say hi. It's a very, very casual episode, but we've got some good ones coming up in the weeks to come, so stay tuned.
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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) - A $400,000 winning lottery ticket was sold in Champaign. So far, the winner has not come forward.
The ticket was sold at the Circle K at 1511 N. Prospect Ave. on May 25.
The retailer gets $4,000 for selling the winning ticket.
The winning numbers were 03-09-31-32-41.
Another winning ticket of $300,000 was sold in Hazel Crest on May 27.
Winners should visit one of the Lottery's five Prize Centers in Chicago, Des Plaines, Rockford, Springfield or Fairview Heights.
VRT weather lady Sabine has the answer!
"With a little luck conditions will pick up a little during the evening rush hour. Roads will be less slippery. The North and centre of the country are in the cold and the snow. The South is milder with rain. A depression is heading for Germany. In the course of the evening colder air will end up here from Germany, also in the centre. The centre will get milder for a while with positive temperatures and sleet and rain. With a little luck roads in the centre will be less slippery, but in the course of the evening colder weather will return to central parts with snow across the entire country, also in the woodlands of the Ardennes. It will snow. So watch out!"
Light snowfall, up to 1cm, is expected in East and West Flanders between 5 and 6PM.
WASHINGTON – A federal judge on Tuesday advanced a lawsuit against the federal government by ranchers who claim proper procedures weren’t followed in setting aside 1.8 million acres of grazing land in the Sierra Nevada to protect three amphibian species.
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Maddie Fletcher kisses her husband Craig Fletcher at their wedding reception while he holds their daughter, Brooklyn. The wedding last year came four years after Maddie Fletcher filed for divorce from her first-husband on Valentine's Day.
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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Jordanian-Palestinian writer Ibrahim Nasrallah has won the International Prize for Arabic Fiction with a novel about humanity's capacity for savagery.
"The Second War of the Dog" was named winner at a ceremony Tuesday in the Emirates capital, Abu Dhabi.
Set in a dystopian future society, the book centers on an opponent of the regime who descends into brutal nihilism. The author has called it "a warning of what we could become in the future."
Ibrahim Al Saafin, who chaired the judging panel, said the book used "humor and insight" to expose society's tendency toward brutality.
Nasrallah's book was chosen from among 124 entries from 14 countries for the award, which is affiliated with Britain's prestigious Man Booker Prize.
He wins $50,000 and funding for an English translation of his novel.
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SAN DIEGO (NEWS 8) - A big part of watching the Super Bowl is the food and one of the top dishes on the menu is chicken wings.
The National Chicken Council recently released its annual chicken wing report, which projects the number of wings that will be eaten on Super Bowl Sunday. The NCC estimates fans will eat 1.35 billion wings over the course of the weekend, which is a 1.5 percent increase over last year.
Other "buffalo" options for your menu include:
Buffalo Chicken Dip Taco Cups
Buffalo Chicken Dip Pizza
Chicken Dip Sliders
And of course, dessert: Nutella Rice Krispie Treat Footballs
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A Chicago woman has been sentenced to seven years in prison after pleading guilty to two felonies in Kane County -- a July 2015 identity theft and October 2015 forgery. Tiffany R. Marsh, 32, of the 1500 block of West Huron Street, also must pay nearly $7,000 as part of her guilty plea, which was accepted by Kane County Judge D.J. Tegeler, according to prosecutors and court records.
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One Beaverton elementary school is not allowing Halloween costumes during the school day this year.
Scholls Heights Elementary sent an email Wednesday afternoon stating kids will not be allowed to dress up until they leave the school building.
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1:36 'The King,' (Elvis impersonator Will Kettler) is in the house for Valentine’s Day weddings Pause
2:35 Saburo Masada visits site of his internment for first time since 1942
0:33 Fresno police arrest two after string of armed robberies
0:51 Fans line up waiting for Twenty One Pilots
3:02 Meet Alexander Mickelthwate, the third conductor candidate for the Fresno Philharmonic
0:52 Visalia couple wins $65,000 Valentine on 'The Price is Right'
1:31 Worn Poverello House warehouse leaks, in need of repairs
1:17 Apartment complex in Oakhurst floods
1:39 Most babies should be exposed to peanuts earlier, according to new guidelines
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The unassuming home has outlasted father time for nearly 300 years, and now, thanks to Raimee Marmillion Jordan, along with contractor Marty Favre and designer Judy Jordan, it is coming back to life.
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ESSEX — Call for Artists!
Design the front of a holiday greeting card and be eligible to have your original artwork displayed on the walls of River Valley Junction for the holidays.
The contest will be judged for three age groups – adult, young adult (ages 12-18), and youth (ages 7-11).
Visit the Essex Steam Train & Riverboat website and look under “Specials” for contest details. Submit your entry by Oct. 25, 2017.
Winners will be announced on Oct. 26, 2017.
Prizes will be awarded in all categories.
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For further information contact Pam Amodio at 860-767-0103, Ext 217 or email at pamodio@essexsteamtrain.com.
Casper Coyotes Hockey
Times: Friday and Saturday games start at 7:30pm; Sunday games start at 12:00pm
Website: www.CasperCoyotes.com.
Location: The Casper Events Center/Casper Ice Arena
The Casper Coyotes have been splitting their time between the Casper Events Center and the Casper Ice Arena this season, the Western States Hockey League (WSHL) team's third.
For tickets and information on the Casper Coyotes visit www.CasperCoyotes.com.
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FAYETTEVILLE, NC (WNCN) – Fort Bragg authorities say a death investigation is underway after an 82nd Airborne Paratrooper was found dead Thursday morning in Fayetteville.
Authorities say Pfc. Connor T. Brown, 19, of Chesterton, Indiana, was an Infantry Paratrooper with the 1st Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division.
Brown joined the Army in June, 2016 and completed Basic Combat Training, Advanced Individual Training and Airborne School before being assigned to Fort Bragg.
“Connor Brown was among the young men and women who volunteered to serve his Nation in a time of war and for that we are forever grateful,” said Lt. Col. Robert McChrystal, commander of the 1st Battalion, 508th PIR. “We now turn our attention to his family in their time of need.”
No further information has been released regarding circumstances surrounding Brown’s death or if authorities are looking for a suspect.
Taylor Swift's Allegation That She Was Groped Heads To JuryA jury on Monday started considering Taylor Swift's allegation that a former radio host groped her during a meet-and-greet before a concert and whether the singer's mother and her radio liaison later set out to destroy his career.
Mark Redwine On His Way Back To ColoradoMark Redwine was released to authorities from his hold in Washington state on Monday morning and will be brought back to Colorado to face charges in the death of his son Dylan.
Lawyer: Taylor Swift Testimony Inconsistent In Groping TrialA lawyer for the former radio DJ accused of groping Taylor Swift told jurors Monday that the pop star's account is inconsistent with the testimony of every other member of her team. As the pop star cried in federal court during closing arguments, he questioned why Swift was smiling in a photo taken at the time she said the alleged assault took place.
Glenavon beat Dungannon Swifts 3-0 at Mourneview Park to reach the quarter-finals of the Irish Cup, Andy Mitchell, Stephen Murray and Marc Griffin scoring the goals.
Dungannon had Mark Patton sent-off late in the game.
An Ohio woman might want to ask some questions if she tries to borrow someone’s urine again to pass a drug test.
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ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio — An Ohio woman might want to ask some questions if she tries to borrow someone’s urine again to pass a drug test.
WTOV-TV reports 24-year-old Kiana Wallace was sentenced to 18 months in prison Monday, in eastern Ohio’s Belmont County, after submitting a borrowed urine sample that tested positive for drugs. Wallace pleaded guilty earlier this month to attempted tampering with evidence.
Judge Frank Fregiato called the failed urine swap “bizarre” and told Wallace he wouldn’t allow her to make a mockery of the drug and alcohol testing system.
Records show Wallace was sentenced to six months in jail followed by probation in January 2017 for drug possession.
Wallace’s public defender declined to comment Tuesday.
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Some members of the Oak Park and River Forest varsity football team kneel while interlocking arms as the national anthem is played before a game on Sept. 29.
Some members of the Oak Park and River Forest varsity football team kneel while interlocking arms as the national anthem is played before a game on Sept. 29. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Andrea Tornielli pointed out on Vatican Insider (July 2) that Monsignor Carlo Alberto Capella , a former Vatican diplomate, who never touched a child, was condemned to five years in jail for cyber crimes while serial homosexual abusers did not spend one night in a cell. Tornielli calls this a “paradox”. The correct term would have been “injustice".Tornielli connects this with the case of Cardinal Theodore McCarrick whom John Paul II promoted from Metuchen to Newark and later to Washington making him a cardinal, although there were allegations of homosexual abuse against McCarrick while he was bishop of Metuchen which resulted in financial settlements with two complainants.But then, Tornielli could also have asked why John Paul II made cardinals like Casaroli, Bernardin, Danneels, Martini, Law, Silvestrini, Congar, Tettamanzi, Schönborn, Re, Kasper, Maradiaga, Hummes, Murphy-O’Connor, Lehmann or O’Brien.
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Newly installed coaching boss Rassie Erasmus is as tight-lipped as Toetie
Newly installed coaching boss Rassie Erasmus is as tight-lipped as Toetie
April 13 Standard Alliance Insurance Plc
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Is NBA star Kevin Durant secretly hooking up with real estate hottie Cassandra Anderson?
Well, according to “The Fumble,” there is something going on between the two.
The Fumble reports:
Kevin Durant has a new lady in his life and her name is Cassandra Anderson. We don’t know too much about her but what we do know is she’s close friends with Doc Rivers’ daughter Callie, and they used to play volleyball together at Florida. She’s currently a realtor in California. She da real MVP.
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The coming summer typically finds me rushing to complete as many home-improvement projects as possible — for fear that if I don’t get the deck staining done or windows re-caulked before June 1, then I’ll never find time to enjoy Gunnison’s relatively few days of warmish weather before the cold sets in.
This past Memorial Day weekend was no different than most. I made more trips to the hardware store than I could count.
The helpful employees reminded me of working in a mom and pop store in my formative years. Actually, since I could walk.
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CAIRO A leader in Islamic State's Egyptian affiliate was killed in an air raid last month, the Egyptian military said on Sunday.
"Following the results of the air raid on March 18... and upon the security apparatus's investigation, it was revealed that Salem Salmy al-Hamadeen, Aka Abu Anas al-Ansari, was killed," the military spokesman said in a statement.
Hamadeen was one of the founders of the group which was formerly called Ansar Bayt al-Maqdis, now called Egypt's Sinai Province, and was responsible for arming and training militants. He died after being wounded in the air raid, the statement said.
The group announced in their latest weekly newsletter that he was killed by shrapnel from a missile that fell beside him.
The militant group staging the insurgency pledged allegiance to Islamic State in 2014 and adopted the name Sinai Province. It is blamed for killing hundreds of Egyptian soldiers and police since then.
(Reporting by Omar Fahmy; writing by Asma Alsharif; Editing by Dominic Evans)
A tow truck driver responding to the scene of a semi-truck crash on Interstate 95 has died after falling from an overpass. CBS affiliate WPEC in West Palm Beach reported that the semi-truck crash and death investigation has closed three southbound lanes of the busy interstate at Congress Avenue.
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The number one store request Twin Cities Premium Outlets gets from shoppers is Levi's. And the Eagan center is about to deliver. A Levi’s Outlet store will open at Twin Cities Premium in early November.
Levi’s locations in the Twin Cities are sparse, with just one other outlet in Albertville and one full-priced retail store in the Mall of America.
The outlet will offer discounted jeans, accessories, and jackets. The store will be located on the mall’s west side, near Adidas, Under Armor, and Lids Locker Room.
2018 marks the 75th anniversary of the Golden Globes, and a lot has changed since the original 1943 awards.
Take television, for instance. The Hollywood Foreign Press Association didn't even recognize the smaller screen in the beginning. In fact, the first series to be awarded were My Three Sons and What's My Line? in 1962.
The television categories continued to evolve after that. In 1963, the HFPA broke out the drama and comedy categories for Best Series. However, the organization went back to selecting a single winner from 1965 to 1969.
All in the Family, The Golden Girls and Sex and the City are some of the most awarded series. All in the Family took home the prize four times—winning three years in a row. The Golden Girls and Sex and the City also had three consecutive wins each.
In honor of the award show turning three quarters of a century, here's a look back at all of the Best Series winners in the Drama and Musical or Comedy categories.
Biloxi is planning to study a 30 year old agreement with a bench advertising company. The city thinks financial terms need to be updated and the benches need to be better maintained.
VIDEO: Lekki Hood Finest ft. Riky Rick & Davido – Energy
Nigerian trapper LHF also known as Lekki Hood Finest releases the visuals to his 2018 single ‘Energy’ featuring Riky Rick and Davido. The video was shot in South Africa.
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Dylan's Candy Bar
The Upper East location of this highly successful nationwide chain was where it all began. The three-story sweets extravaganza, a modern take on Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory, was opened in 2001 by Dylan Lauren (hence the name). The candy, however, is not simply a product, but also an art piece that has been carefully curated by the staff. The store houses over 7,000 confections from around the world making it one of the most extensive collections of candy in the world. While munching on delicious sweets you can appreciate the candy-themed installations, such as the famous candy tree. It’s sure to impress any age group. Some of Dylan’s Candy Stores’ fans include Michelle Obama, Oprah Winfrey, and Tom Cruise. 1011 Third Avenue, 646-735-0078, dylanscandybar.com.
Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 39 requires joinder of person who is subject to service as a party to the suit if that person's absence would prevent complete relief or that person claims an interest in the litigation. Failure to join necessary parties can result in abatement and even dismissal.
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The next meeting of the Town of Superior Community Working Group will be held Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at 6 p.m. in the Superior Chamber of Commerce meeting room. The group will hear a report on results of recent well water quality sampling and discuss future independent monitoring activities with their consultant, Southwest Groundwater Consultants.
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(CBS Connecticut) — State budget negotiations will continue Sunday afternoon.
After talks Friday, the top Republican and Democratic leaders in both houses of the General Assembly issued a joint statement. They said they had a positive, productive discussion.
They say they are making progress, and plan to have their staffs continue to work towards an agreement.
A day earlier, Governor Dannel Malloy said the various sides involved in negotiations are still hundreds of millions of dollars apart.
Malloy said it would be difficult for the parties involved to move their positions that much in a short time.
If a budget deal is not reached by Friday, prior personal commitments by some lawmakers — including a wedding and honeymoon — could make it difficult to have a budget vote this month.
The deficit-riddled state budget is more than 3-months overdue, forcing cuts to funding for cities and towns, and leaving some nonprofit human service groups struggling to find funding.
EMERALD ISLE, N.C. (WNCT)–As the traditional tourism season approaches, so does the arrival of paid parking.
Emerald Isle’s paid parking program began Easter Weekend.
It’s a flat $10 fee for the whole day. This past weekend, the town collected nearly $12,000. That money will go back into the facilities located at the East and West Beach Regional Accesses.
“It’s an important revenue source and it helps us provide the best possible service there,” Frank Rush, town manager, said. “There is a big expense for life guards and police presence and just keeping the facilities up overall.”
Emerald Isle residents are eligible for two free annual parking permits for the beach access.
Elsewhere along the coast, Atlantic Beach’s metered parking will take effect mid-May.
You’ll have to pay $1 per hour at pay stations, plus 10 dollars a day for the gravel lot. The charge is from 10am to 5pm daily through Labor Day.
Bullock did not attempt a field goal but made his lone extra-point try in Sunday's 33-7 loss to the Bears.
Bullock has gone without a field goal attempt in three of his last five outings, making him a hard player for fantasy owners to trust.
Sunday, April 30, 11 a.m., Boone County Arboretum, Central Park, Union, Ky.
Take your best friend for a walk in the park and help raise money to benefit Pilot Dogs, Inc., a Columbus, Ohio-based organization that provides guide dogs to visually impaired individuals.
The Northern Kentucky Charity Dog Walkathon is sponsored by the N.Ky. Veterinary Technicians and N.Ky. Veterinary Medical Association.
Registration begins at 11 a.m., and the walk starts at noon.
The walkathon will take place rain or shine. Registration includes gift bags and a cookout after the walk. Prizes will be awarded in categories such as most money collected and first across the finish line.
Money is collected through sponsorships. All proceeds are earmarked for a Northern Kentucky person to receive training at Pilot Dogs Inc.
Entry forms and sponsor sheets are available at veterinary clinics in Northern Kentucky or can be downloaded.
To sign up: www.nkydogwalkathon.com
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May 2 Certive Solutions Inc:
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* Certive Solutions Inc says effective April 28, 2017, it intends to divest itself of assets purchased from Titan Health Management Solutions Inc
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April 5 Corbus Pharmaceuticals Holdings Inc :
* Corbus Pharmaceuticals to commence single Phase 3 study of anabasum for treatment of systemic sclerosis after guidance from end-of-phase 2 meeting with FDA
* Expects to enroll its first patient in single phase 3 study in fourth quarter of 2017
* Engaging EMA for discussing clinical development of anabasum to support application for marketing approval to treat systemic sclerosis
* Plans to complete enrollment of 52-week Phase 3 international study in 2018 with results expected in 2019, NDA application thereafter Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Irrfan Khan is currently undergoing treatment at a hospital in London, as he's been diagnosed with Neuroendocrine Tumour. The actor has been in contact with his fans through Instagram by posting about his treatment and a few philosophical quotes. The actor posted a picture of his shadow along with a caption about life and its journey. He said,
"God speaks to each of us as he makes us, then walks with us silently out of the night. These are the words we dimly hear: You, sent out beyond your recall, go to the limits of your longing. Embody me. Flare up like a flame and make big shadows I can move in. Let everything happen to you: beauty and terror. Just keep going. No feeling is final. Don't let yourself lose me. Nearby is the country they call life. You will know it by its seriousness. Give me your hand #rainermariarilke."
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WASHINGTON May 1 U.S. President Donald Trump will speak by telephone with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. EDT (1630 GMT), the White House said on Monday night.
A senior Trump administration official said the two leaders would likely discuss the civil war in Syria, where Moscow backs the government of Bashar al-Assad and the United States supports rebels trying to overthrow him.
Trump ordered an air strike on a Syrian air base last month in retaliation for a deadly poison gas attack on civilians he blamed on Assad's government.
Russia denied the Syrian government was responsible for the sarin attack, which killed 90 people.
Trump said after the cruise missile attack that the United States' relationship with Moscow "may be at an all-time low."
(Reporting by Eric Beech and Steve Holland; Editing by Sandra Maler and Peter Cooney)
An email inbox is a vault of secrets. In recent years, millions of users have been giving out the combination.
An investigation by The Wall Street Journal this week found that hundreds of software developers have obtained access to the contents of inboxes using tools provided by Google and other major email services. In some cases, data miners use free apps to hook users into giving this access without clearly stating what information they collect, current and former employees of these companies said.
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4/17/17: Coach David Pierce – Northwestern Youth Football Camp – June 11, 2017
Northwestern Football Coach, David Pierce will head up a Youth Football Camp from June 11-15, 2017. Kids ages 7-14 will learn the game basics and begin character development. Go online starting Tuesday, April 18, 2017 for forms and details or contact the Northwestern Athletic office – 803-981-1200.
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Get your pet's photo taken in this kissing booth.
Animal Aid of Tulsa is planning a Valentine's Day adoption event with a kissing booth Saturday, February 3. Meet a new sweetheart among the pets up for adoption at PetSmart from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 101st and Memorial.
They'll have a professional photographer there so you can get your pet's photo taken at the kissing booth. Smooches are optional.
Miss Jenks Oklahoma will be a special guest at 1 p.m.
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We've been stocking up on the miniature samples and tiny gifts with purchase all year, anticipating this very moment — packing. Each year we start our devious strategy to thwart TSA early, so that by our vacation, our toiletry bag is perfectly planned out. This season, we've compiled a packing checklist that's beauty editor approved and shared some of our favorite travel-size products, too. Whether you're just spending one night away from home or organizing a lengthy vacation, you'll find a comprehensive list of hair, makeup, and skin essentials to get you through the Summer (and airport security) without a hitch.
NEW YORK (AP) Chicago White Sox outfielder Melky Cabrera has been reinstated from the paternity list before the opener of a three-game series against the New York Yankees.
Cabrera missed three games in Minnesota to return to Chicago for the birth of his fourth child, daughter Mianna. The left fielder was back in the lineup Monday night, batting third against his original team.
To clear a roster spot, the White Sox optioned outfielder Willy Garcia to Triple-A Charlotte after Sunday’s win over the Twins.
Cabrera began the night batting .258 with four doubles and two RBIs in eight games.
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The night of 13 December 14 is the best time to watch the meteor stream "Geminids''.
The astronomers from ROGEN and the Department of Astronomy at Sofia University expect to observe up to 120 meteors per hour.
The Geminid meteor shower can be annually observed between December 4 and December 16, with its peak activity being around December 14. The shower owes its name to the constellation Gemini from where the meteors seem to emerge from in the sky.
Unlike most other meteor showers, the Geminids are associated not with a comet but with an asteroid: the 3200 Phaethon. The asteroid takes about 1.4 years to orbit around the Sun.
The Geminids are considered to be one of the more spectacular meteor shower during a year, with the possibility of sighting around 120 meteors per hour at its peak.
Just know that – although this is one of the only showers you can successfully watch in the (late) evening – the best viewing hours are typically around 2 a.m., no matter where you are on Earth.
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Badgerland Financial recently awarded $1,000 scholarships to 22 graduating high school seniors who will be pursuing their interest and studies in an agriculture related field at a short course, technical school or university this fall.
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In an absolutely adorable partner ad by Dschwen LLC for Whirlpool and Best Buy, a heartbroken, lonely blue sock set off in search of its lost mate. Once in the laundry room, the sock climbed a ladder into the dryer, but came up empty. The sock then slipped into the washing machine and happily the socks were paired again.
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Intensive care admissions in the 2017 flu season were at levels not seen since the 2009 swine flu pandemic, according to a new study.
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The data was collected across Australia and New Zealand.
The data showed that at its peak, admissions for pneumonia and sepsis accounted for 16 per cent of ICU admissions and 27 per cent of all ICU bed-days, with around 17 per cent of patients dying as a result.
These rates are similar to those seen in the 2009 swine flu pandemic, although last years admissions occurred later in the year.
Eastern Conference Playoffs: Cavs, Pacers Game 2 – April 17, 2017 Indiana Pacers v Cleveland Cavaliers - Game Two CLEVELAND, OH - APRIL 17: Kevin Love #0 of the Cleveland Cavaliers tries to get a shot off next to CJ Miles #0 of the Indiana Pacers during the second half in Game Two of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena on April 17, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. Cleveland won the game 117-111 to take a 2-0 series lead. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
We’ve all heard about the benefit of meditation, but the problem is finding a routine that can be practiced consistently. The developers of Mindbliss understood this problem and created an app to help you consistently become a better person.
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Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, center right, waves to supporters as he leaves a polling station in Istanbul, on Sunday, April 16, 2017. Turkish voters were casting their ballots Sunday in a historic referendum on whether to approve constitutional reforms that would greatly expand the powers of Erdogan.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Chiefs linebacker Derrick Johnson said he was confident he would be ready for full participation when Kansas City begins training camp this summer.
Johnson's season ended in December when he tore his Achilles tendon in a game against the Oakland Raiders.
"If I'm not 100 percent, there will be some kind of setback," Johnson said Monday as the Chiefs began their organized offseason workout program. "The main objective is to come into camp and get my work done and start training my eyes again.
"I'll be well enough. It'll probably be 7½ months by the time camp comes around so I'll be able to do everything."
Having Johnson, who turns 35 in November, healthy and in their lineup when the season begins has been a goal for the Chiefs. Johnson, a four-time Pro Bowl selection, has been a solid and at times spectacular player for Kansas City for years against both the run and the pass.
The Chiefs have no obvious candidate to replace Johnson as an every-down producer at inside linebacker.
Walter Edward Duty, age 74 of Chipley, FL passed from this life on Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at Northwest Florida Community Hospital. He was born on May 9, 1943 to the late Harmon and Thelma (Keen) Duty in Highland park, MI.
Walter has been a resident of Chipley since 1961 coming from Kentucky. He served in the United States Army and he is a member of Shiloh Baptist Church of Chipley, FL.
He is survived by his loving wife, Peggy (Wilson) Duty of Chipley, FL, two brothers, Harry Duty of Vernon, FL and Robert Duty of Vernon, FL, one sister, Betty Bromberg of Vernon, FL, one grandson, Justin Harvey of Vernon, FL
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at 2:00 P.M. at Brown Funeral Home with Reverend Tim Patton officiating. Visitation will begin at 1:00 P.M. in the Chapel. Interment will be held at Shiloh Baptist Cemetery with Brown Funeral Home directing.
Family and friends may sign the online register at www.brownfh.net.
Corey Perry scored the overtime winner for the Anaheim Ducks in a 5-4 playoff win over the Calgary Flames on Monday.
Perry's sharp-angled shot at 1:30 in the extra period deflected off bodies and by Flames goaltender Brian Elliott.
Trailing 2-1 and 4-2 at period breaks, the Ducks battled back to take a 3-0 stranglehold in their best-of-seven Western Conference quarter-final series.
Calgary must win Wednesday's Game 4 at Scotiabank Saddledome to avoid a sweep.
The Flames started stronger, were more disciplined and sharper in the faceoff circle than they were in a pair of 3-2 losses to open the series in Anaheim.
But Calgary squandered that effort giving up three unanswered goals to the Ducks starting at 19:11 of the second period.
Ireland rugby captain Rory Best has spoken about his decision to attend the rape trial of two of his Ulster and Ireland teammates.
Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding are accused of raping the same woman at Jackson's Belfast home in June 2016.
Both men deny the charges.
Rory Best outlined his reasons for attending their trial at Belfast Crown Court on Wednesday.
EMERGING MARKETS-LatAm currencies jump after weak U.S. data
SAO PAULO, June 14 Latin American currencies strengthened on Wednesday after weaker-than-expected U.S. economic data further cooled expectations of multiple interest rate hikes in the second half of the year. U.S. retail sales in May recorded their biggest drop in 16 months and consumer prices unexpectedly fell, according to data released hours before the U.S. Federal Reserve published its rate-setting decision. Traders widely expect the U.S. central bank to hike rates by
Just as a warning to all, their are spoilers ahead, but if you’re more concerned about having a laugh then you’ll love these hilariously misquoted moments from Game Of Thrones. Put together by this brilliant Instagram which pairs Game Of Thrones scenes with famous quotes from other movies and pop culture as well entirely made up ones which just so happen to suit the characters perfectly.
Carol Vorderman was pictured with her rumoured boyfriend over the weekend
The Countdown legend turned heads for all the right reasons when the pair were pictured at Bristol Airport.
Wearing her blonde tresses down, the 56-year-old couldn’t stop smiling after reuniting with the tattooed builder after travelling home from the US.
Keeping her gold mirrored sunglasses firmly on, Carol Vorderman made sure to show off her incredible figure after being met by the 49-year-old.
The presenter’s award-winning derrière was impossible to miss in her grey jumpsuit, which highlighted her curves.
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Alberta Environment Minister Shannon Phillips will be addressing the province’s new carbon tax in Edmonton on Tuesday. Doug Vaessen has details.
According to Oak Ridge Police, the suspect in a strong-armed robbery at an Oak Ridge restaurant last week was arrested within six minutes of the incident.
Police were called to the Arby’s at 114 South Illinois Avenue shortly after 2:15 pm Thursday on a report of a strong-armed robbery in which the suspect had fled into a nearby neighborhood. Officers saturated the area, according to a city press release, and were able to locate and apprehend the supect, identified as 22-year-old Tyler Gilmore of Oak Ridge, without incident.
Investigators say that Gilmore is accused of “forcibly [taking] a patron’s wallet as he was entering the restaurant” before running out the door. No one was injured in the incident.
Gilmore was charged with robbery and taken to the Anderson County Jail, where he remains in custody on bonds totaling $63,000, also being held on outstanding warrants.
The MVRHS Boys tennis team played two home matches against Cardinal Spellman High School on Tuesday, sweeping the Cardinals 5-0, 5-0. The individual matches in each contest were played as eight game pro-sets. The Vineyarders are now 12-2 on the year and 5-0 in Eastern Athletic Conference play. The last league match is May 30 at home to Bishop Stang.
Playing first singles, Vineyarder Max Potter defeated Sam Ferro, 8-1, 8-0. Chris Ferry won both matches over Spellman’s Sean Crimmins, 8-0, 8-1 and Eric Reubens was victorious over Tim Pozerski, 8-0, 8-0 in third singles.
Spencer Pogue and Owen Favreau won at first doubles, 8-0, 8-0, over Tyler Bobbin and Brendan Wyllie. The second doubles tandem of co-captains David Krauthamer and Garrett Zeilinger beat Alfred Grzybinski and Mark Anastasi 8-0 in the first match, with Vineyarders Harold Lawry V and Wyatt Belisle taking the second pro-set, 8-1, over Jeamal Desgrottes and Diego Gonzalez-Tellez.
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Ahead of today's inflation data, the markets are currently pricing in a 24.9pc probability that the Bank of England will hike interest rates by the end of the year to curb inflation.
Last month's surprise drop in inflation to 2.6pc appeared to have scuppered the chances of an early rise but the central bank's governor Mark Carney said at the BoE's 'Super Thursday' earlier this month that the markets had underestimated the prospect of a rate rise. The markets remained unconvinced, however, and the pound continued to fall as he spoke.
Is a 2017 hike now out of the question? Not according to London Capital Group analyst Ipek Ozkardeskaya:
European Commission vice-president Valdis Dombrovskis insisted future access will depend on a system of “equivalence” where EU officials can use “unilateral and discretionary” powers to judge the UK’s regulatory standards.
The UK has voiced its desire to sign an ambitious entirely bespoke financial services deal as part of their post-Brexit relationship with Brussels.
However, Mr Dombrovskis’ comments can be seen as Brussels dampening the UK’s ambitions by telling an audience in London the UK’s financial markets would have to closely follow EU rules.
The Commissioner in charge of financial stability across the bloc warned companies in the UK and remaining EU27 member states “should prepare for all scenarios” as the “risks and uncertainty” still remain surrounding Brexit.
He thanked the city police for “the brilliant and speedy recovery” of the items stolen from his home. “Nothing can deter my mission to work towards my children,” the peace laureate said.
VISTA — A drunk driver who lost control of his SUV and plowed into a married couple jogging along a busy Vista street, killing the husband, was sentenced Dec. 8 to seven years, eight months in state prison.
Abraham Juarez, 25, pleaded guilty in September to gross vehicular manslaughter and DUI charges.
Deputy District Attorney Robert Bruce said Juarez was drinking beers by himself at a microbrewery before getting in his Jeep Grand Cherokee and speeding down Melrose Drive about 6:30 p.m. on June 2.
Juarez jumped the curb and drove up on the sidewalk just north of Shadowridge Drive, fatally striking 40-year-old Nanglee Vang.
Vang’s wife Molly was seriously injured but survived. The couple had been married 17 years and had five children.
Bruce said Juarez had been going as fast as 80 mph before the deadly incident. The defendant’s blood-alcohol content was .18 percent at the time of the crash, more than twice the legal limit for driving, the prosecutor said.
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – After a trip across the Atlantic Ocean, Dr. Bob Beatty is back after meeting King Simeon II of Bulgaria. Beatty got to travel about 6,000 miles, all thanks to his dad, Jim Beatty. Jim met King Simeon II of Bulgaria in the Bahamas in 1962, when he was performing with his jazz band, The Wolverine Jazz Band. The 2 have been friends ever since. June 2017, the King invited the Beattys to his 80th birthday party to Vrana Place in Bulgaria.
“For a couple of days, feel and see what’s it’s like to live like you’re a member of the royal family, but then be able to leave it,” Dr. Bob Beatty said. “I think living that life when you’re always under the microscope, the expectations of your behavior are incredibly high.”
Jim Beatty is currently in the process of writing a memoir about his life story. The trip to Bulgaria and celebrating King Simeon II’s birthday will serve as the epilogue.
(AP) – NATO’s chief says the military alliance would be concerned if reports that Russia has violated a Cold War-era treaty by deploying a cruise missile prove true.
U.S. intelligence agencies have assessed that the missile became operational late last year, possibly violating the 1987 Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty on the development and testing of cruise missiles.
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg (yehnz STOHL’-tehn-burg) says that “compliance with arms control agreements is of great importance and especially when it comes to treaties covering nuclear weapons.”
He says that “any non-compliance of Russia with the INF Treaty would be a serious concern for the alliance.”
His remarks in Brussels came before chairing the first meeting of NATO defense ministers with U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis.
Feb 14 Telemedycyna Polska SA:
* Q4 revenue 1.4 million zlotys ($345,304) versus 1.2 million zlotys a year ago
* Q4 net loss of 9,444 zlotys versus loss of 30,716 zlotys a year ago Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 4.0544 zlotys) (Gdynia Newsroom)
ANKARA, Turkey — Turkish media reports say a police helicopters with 12 people on board has crashed in southeastern Turkey.
NTV television says Tuesday the helicopter was carrying a group of judges and police officers.
© REUTERS/ Philippe Wojazer French President Orders Measures on Protection Against Cyberattacks Before Elections
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PARIS (Sputnik)Earlier Wednesday, French President Francois Hollande, during a meeting of the country's security council, ordered to provide him with information on measures of protection against cyberattacks in France before the upcoming presidential and parliamentary elections.
"We have no concerns specifically related to Russia. We know that there are websites and hackers that act. They have been established, some were mentioned in the media. There also are others, so the issue of cybersecurity is studied as a whole," Le Foll told reporters.
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April 5 Allergan Plc
* Allergan reports topline Phase II data supporting advancement of Botox® (onabotulinumtoxina) for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD)
* Allergan Plc - Botox 30 U dose demonstrated numerically superior efficacy in madrs total score compared to placebo
* Allergan Plc - Both secondary efficacy variables (CGI-S and HAMD-17) showed numerically superior efficacy over placebo in Phase II study
* Allergan Plc - 50 units of Botox did not demonstrate superior efficacy over placebo in Phase II study
* Allergan Plc - Both 30 units and 50 units of Botox were well tolerated in Phase II study
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Welcome to our new group test of brushing boots. All of the boots in this group test have been put through their paces by professional event rider Sam Jennings. Find out what she thought below.
Eskadron’s official description
Eskadron brushing boots with faux fur are all-round boots in touch ripstop material with reinforcement on the inside and three robust Velcro straps.
Sam’s first impressions
I thought these boots had a simple design with lots of fur and I liked the design of the Velcro fastening.
Overview of performance
These boots looked stylish and smart, the sizing was good and they offered great protection. The Velcro straps were hard wearing and the tabs made them very quick and easy to use. The fur stood up well to washing and kept grit out well.
Sam’s likes and dislikes
I like how stylish yet practical these boots were, but I do think the fur, although it held up well to work, did cause the legs to get warm on hot days.
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Attorneys for embattled casino mogul Steve Wynn say in court documents that he brokered a settlement with a second woman who accused him of sexual misconduct more than a decade ago.
The documents received earlier this month in state court in Las Vegas say Wynn recently went to the FBI to accuse the woman of trying to extort him by threatening to go public with details from the 2006 settlement.
Lawyer Lisa Bloom, who represents the woman, says her client denies the extortion allegations.
The Associated Press generally doesn't name people who say they are victims of sexual misconduct.
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Wynn resigned as chairman and CEO of Wynn Resorts last month amid allegations from several women that he denied.
The FBI declined to confirm Monday whether it has investigated.
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WWE has announced that tonight’s RAW match between Kane and Braun Strowman will now be to determine the new #1 contender to WWE Universal Champion Brock Lesnar. The winner will face The Beast at the WWE Royal Rumble pay-per-view in January.
As noted, tonight’s RAW will also feature RAW Tag Team Champion Cesaro vs. WWE Intercontinental Champion Roman Reigns with Reigns’ title on the line, Samoa Joe vs. Dean Ambrose and RAW Tag Team Champion Sheamus vs. Seth Rollins.
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The Latest: US secretary of state to visit Mexico
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The Latest on Mexico's President-elect Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (all times local):
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Mexico's Foreign Affairs Ministry says U.S. Secretary of State Michael Pompeo will visit Mexico July 13 to meet with President Enrique Pena Nieto and President-elect Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador.
It says they will discuss issues including immigration, trade, security and development.
The leftist Lopez Obrador won the presidency Sunday by capturing 53 percent of the popular vote. He mentioned the upcoming meeting with Pompeo during a news conference Tuesday and said it had been agreed to during a conversation with President Donald Trump on Monday.
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Paleontologists from Bulgaria and Macedonia are excavating the fossilized remains of a prehistoric elephant believed to pre-date the mammoth, after its bones were discovered accidentally by a man working in a field.
Scientists at the Natural Science Museum of Macedonia and the Natural History Museum of Sofia said Tuesday they began excavating the skeleton in Dolni Disan in central Macedonia last Friday. They estimated the animal would have weighed about 10 tons and have been about 50 years old at the time of its death, roughly 8 million years ago during the Miocene epoch.
Biljana Garevska of the Natural Science Museum in Skopje said the fossil was of one of the elephant's ancestors which roamed the region at a time when it was covered by African-like savannah.
Police have been asked to relocate a group of travellers which arrived at Tarring Park yesterday evening ‘as soon as possible’.
A spokesman from Adur and Worthing councils said they had asked the police to exercise their powers under Section 62a of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act to move the group to the Gypsy and Travellers Transit Site in Westhampnett, Chichester.
Section 62a gives the police power to ‘remove trespassers’ if an ‘alternative site is available’.
The spokesman from the council said they are now waiting for a decision from the police whether to proceed with the relocation.
Travellers arrive at Worthing park
April 3 Bank of India Ltd:
* Seeks members' nod for issue of equity shares to government of India in respect of share application money of 15 billion rupees received
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On the day before pitchers and catchers were to report to the Mariners camp in Peoria, Arizona, Felix Hernandez arrived Tuesday and proclaimed himself ready to improve upon his down season of 2016. Hernandez, who said he weighs 224 pounds after co
Houston Astros starting pitcher Roy Oswalt throws during the second inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in St. Louis, Friday, Sept. 19, 2003.
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A handcuffed Tucson woman stole a DPS vehicle and crashed it Saturday night, state police said.
DPS spokesman Quentin Mehr said Hayley Clark, 20, is facing charges of escape, theft of Means, endangerment and criminal damage.
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Mehr said the incident started when troopers investigated a report of a stolen vehicle near Interstate 10 and 22nd Street.
"During the course of the investigation, (Clark) was seated in the passenger seat of the detective’s vehicle while being questioned," Mehr said. "The detective exited his vehicle for a moment and (Clark), while handcuffed behind her back, was able to get into the driver’s seat and drove away from the scene."
Mehr said Clark crashed into another vehicle and a light pole on the I-10 frontage road at Congress.
No one was seriously hurt in the crash.
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ top prison official says two disturbances at a maximum security facility began when prisoners managed to escape solitary fenced in areas during their recreation breaks.
One disturbance involved three officers being held hostage by inmates.
Correction Department Director Wendy Kelley spoke to lawmakers on Monday about last week’s incident at the Maximum Security Unit in Tucker. She says it began when two inmates escaped from their solitary recreation pens and followed two officers escorting another inmate inside.
The department has said an incident on July 22 that prompted a guard to fire warning shots into the air also involved inmates escaping the recreation cages.
Kelley told lawmakers the department will replace the solitary pens at the facility. A spokesman said temporary steps have been taken to strengthen the pens.
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Manx Decaf are monthly cafes for those who have dementia or memory problems, their relatives and carers to meet, socialise and receive support. The aim is to provide a social environment in an informal setting as well as a place where anyone can come to get information on dementia and other memory problems. Manx Decaf is a charity run by volunteers but was originally set up by Community Mental Health professionals and retains the link to these professionals who offer advice, guidance and support to people at the cafe.
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A Slate Belt musician whose songs helped teach children on ABC's "Schoolhouse Rock" has died.
His son, Chris, says 94-year-old Bob Dorough died of natural causes Monday at his home in Upper Mount Bethel Township.
According to his biography, the jazz musician "set the multiplication tables to music" as musical director for the educational cartoon series between 1973 and 1985. It was revived from 1993 to 1999.
"It was a bolt of lightning coming down," Dorough said of the series' popularity in a 2011 interview with lehighvalleylive.com
He also wrote the song "Devil May Care," which jazz great Miles Davis recorded as an instrumental version.
Dorough was born in Arkansas and raised in Texas. He headed to New York City after graduating from the University of North Texas in 1949. He eventually settled in Pennsylvania.
A funeral is tentatively scheduled for Monday in Mount Bethel.
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Assistant EMS Chief Raymond Birch Sr. (Photo: Detroit Fire Department)
The Detroit Fire Department is mourning the loss of Raymond Birch Sr., 54, who died in his sleep at his Dearborn Heights home on Sunday.
Birch is a 21-year veteran of the fire department, and served as assistant chief of the fire department's EMS division.
Dave Fornell, deputy commissioner and spokesman for the department, described Birch as "a good guy and a good friend."
The former Marine will be buried at the Holly National Cemetery. Arrangements are being set.
Birch's death comes months after his recovery from hip surgery, which Fornell said he had "bounced back" from just fine.
"We're gobstruck right now," Fornell said. "This is very bad."
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YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WYTV) – As work continues on the new Chill-Can plant on Youngstown’s east side, city council members realize that there’s additional work to be done.
Monday morning, city officials — including Mayor Tito Brown and council members — took a tour of the neighborhoods near the plant with developer Mitchell Joseph.
They found that the area has been used as a dumping ground.
“It’s on us to make sure this is clean. Anyway, we should do clean-up things like this, just to bring in future development and progress,” said Councilman Julius Oliver.
Eventually, the new plant could employ more than 200 people.
It’s expected to open later this year.
RICHMOND, Va. – A homicide investigation in now underway after a man was stabbed to death outside of the Southwood Apartments on Richmond’s Southside, Crime Insider sources tell Jon Burkett.
Police received a call for a fight in progress Tuesday night in the 1400 block of Clarkson Road.
When officers arrived to the scene, they found an adult male victim suffered from a stab wound to the chest. He was transported to Chippenham hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Crime Insider sources say the victim has died from those injuries. Police have not confirmed that information at this time.
Police don’t know what triggered the fight or any information on a possible suspect at this time.
Anyone with information about the shooting was asked to call Crime Stoppers at 804-780-1000.
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An attorney who recently helped secure a $671 million court settlement for residents along the Ohio River who had their drinking water contaminated by PFOA will speak next week at Bennington College. Rob Bilott, a partner with the firm, Taft Stettinius & Hollister, will speak about his engagements with PFOA , which was found last year in well water in an area around the former ChemFab factory in Bennington.
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SCHUYLERVILLE, N.Y. (AP)  A new fight is simmering over General Electric's legacy of toxic pollution as the company seeks to close the books on a $1.7 billion cleanup of the upper Hudson River.
The focus now is whether children are safe playing in parks and backyards that are prone to frequent flooding.
GE has agreed to spend $20 million testing soil in the river's flood plain along the stretch of river where it completed dredging contaminated sediment in 2015.
It will likely be at least five years before it has an agreement with the Environmental Protection Agency on how to address flood plain contamination.
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Two of the New England’s biggest stars reportedly were conspicuously absent from the start of the Patriots’ offseason workout program Monday.
Quarterback Tom Brady and cornerback Malcolm Butler were not present Monday at Gillette Stadium, CSNNE.com’s Tom E. Curran reported. Both players are expected back this week, however.
Brady is returning from a family vacation Monday and will report Tuesday, according to Curran.
Butler will be back in New England later this week, according to Curran. The cornerback is in Disney World celebrating his son’s birthday, the Boston Herald’s Jeff Howe reported.
Butler isn’t currently under contract with the Patriots, since he’s a restricted free agent and hasn’t signed the first-round tender given to him by New England.
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April 5 Nutrisystem Inc
* Nutrisystem Inc -Effective as of April 4, board approved amendment to article III, section 4 of co's amended and restated bylaws to eliminate removal bylaw
* Nutrisystem -bylaws provide any director may be removed from office by holders of majority of voting power of all outstanding shares entitled to vote in election of directors
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Jim Cramer says the market landscape has changed dramatically and warns not to rely on the White House for help.
More than 1.5 million patient health records were breached in March, a sharp rise from January and February, according to a report by the Protenus "Breach Barometer."
There were 39 data breaches in March -- either reported to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) or disclosed on social media or through other sources -- up from 31 each month in January and February. A total of 388,000 patient records were breached in January, and 206,000 in February.
The largest single breach in March involved 700,000 records and was report to HHS as "theft -- other", the report said.
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Just before dusk on an evening in early March, Mimi Rosenkrance set to work on her spacious cattle ranch to vaccinate a calf. But the mother cow quickly decided that just wasn't going to happen.
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VANCOUVER — Researchers at the University of Victoria have been granted a patent to develop a potential vaccine against syphilis.
Microbiologist Caroline Cameron says rates of the sexually transmitted disease are climbing worldwide and a vaccine would complement current treatment with penicillin.
She says increasingly high rates of syphilis are occurring among men who have sex with men and it often goes undetected.
Cameron says researchers are trying to understand the function of a protein that works to prevent syphilis bacterium from entering the bloodstream and spreading throughout the body as they work on a vaccine, which could be more than a decade away.
She says the World Health Organization is promoting vaccine development for sexually transmitted infections and scientists around the globe are also working on possible vaccines for gonorrhea and chlamydia.
The Public Health Agency of Canada says between 2010 and 2015, the country’s rate of syphilis increased by nearly 86 per cent.
Roger Federer says he could continue his career until Tokyo 2020
Federer, 36, has enjoyed a career revival this season after winning the Australian Open and Wimbledon.
There were concerns the veteran could look at retirement after a 2016 campaign fraught with set-backs and a knee injury.
Before this year he had not won a Grand Slam title since Wimbledon in 2012 and didn’t play at the Rio Olympics last year.
But, speaking at a Nike event in Tokyo, the Swiss indicated he could return to the city for the next Olympics instalment.
“I’m staying in Japan for a short period of two days, but the day before I had sushi and shabu shabu, I went to karaoke for the first time and have enjoyed Japan,” Federer said.
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Cleveland’s monthly drinkin’ and thinkin’ event, Brews + Prose, returns to its home at Ohio City’s Market Garden Brewery for another beer-accompanied reading for the 64th consecutive month.
This month, the readers will be Eleanor Henderson and Ted Genoways. Henderson has just published her second novel, The Twelve-Mile Straight, while the Nebraska-based Genoways’ recent book, The Chain: Farm, Factory, and the Fate of Our Food, was a finalist for the James Beard Foundation Award for Writing and Literature.
The event is free. Books will be available for sale and signing courtesy of Mac’s Backs, and if you buy a book you get a free beer. The group also has a GoFundMe campaign going on that you can donate to if you feel so moved.
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FOLSOM — The Folsom Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying a robbery suspect.
On Saturday, police say the man demanded money from a frozen yogurt shop on Blue Ravine Road.
The suspect is described as a thin, white man with light facial hair.
Anyone with information about the man’s identity or the robbery is asked to call (916) 355-7231.
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On New Year's Day, Bollywood star Akshay Kumar shared with his fans his line-up of films for the calendar year, asking them for love and luck. He tweeted: "Busy summing up the year gone by? It's time to not look back, but look ahead.
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A proposed skyride that would have given people a birds-eye view of the Saskatoon Exhibition is not coming to Prairieland Park.
Park officials announced Monday a skyride planned for the Saskatoon Ex has been cancelled.
READ MORE: Prairieland Park seeks to install chairlift ride on Saskatoon Ex grounds
In a press release, park officials said the ride they were hoping to obtain is no longer available.
The park had submitted a report to Saskatoon city council in May, seeking approval to install a permanent skyride, similar to those seen at ski hills.
A brand new skyride would cost approximately $1.5 million, buy park officials said at the time there was a six-year-old unit available for sale in London, Ont., for far less.
Park officials said they are continually looking for opportunities to add attractions to the Saskatoon Ex.
Malcom was on Arsenal and Tottenham's radars in January
Reports earlier this month indicated Bayern Munich are exploring a deal for the 21-year-old ahead of the summer window.
Malcolm has already turned the heads of Arsenal and Tottenham and has netted eight times in Ligue 1 for Bordeaux this term.
Although the Gunners explored a deal for the Brazilian in January, they ended up splashing out a club-record fee of £55.5million to bring Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Borussia Dortmund.
Spurs meanwhile, were looking at potential cover for Harry Kane, however decided against a deal.
The changing face of Wenger during his 22 years at Arsenal Arsene Wenger will step down a Arsenal manager at the end of the season after 22 years in charge
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Four new heroes from Fire Emblem Echoes: The Sacred Stones are now available in Fire Emblem Heroes.
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Amelia
Seth
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Tana
Fire Emblem Heroes is out now for iOS and Android.
A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel dedicated to gaming Let's Plays and tutorials. You can contact the author at wdangelo@vgchartz.com or on Twitter @TrunksWD.
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Provincial police are patrolling Ontario roads in transport trucks this week in an effort to crack down on distracted driving by commercial truck drivers.
Ontario Provincial Police say the five-day road safety blitz launched Monday is the first time officers have used transport trucks on patrol.
They say being in the trucks will give officers a better vantage point for spotting distracted or dangerous drivers.
The OPP say inattentive driving causes over a quarter of all commercial vehicle collisions.
Commissioner Vince Hawkes says the OPP has responded to more than 6,200 collisions related to transport trucks this year.
Hawkes says 69 of those collisions were fatal, killing a total of 84 people.
In one incident late last week, a 33-year-old man was killed when two tractor trailers collided on Highway 11 in Temagami, Ont., near Sudbury.
Police say Amandeep Mangat was a passenger in one of trucks. Officers say the drivers of both vehicles were injured in the Dec. 8 collision.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – A United Parcel Service driver who opened fire during a meeting with co-workers had filed a grievance that he was working excessive overtime.
UPS union official Joseph Cilia told The Associated Press that 38-year-old Jimmy Lam had filed the grievance in March and had requested that the package delivery company relieve him of working extra hours going forward.
Lam appeared to specifically go after the three drivers he killed before fatally shooting himself.
Officials late Wednesday confirmed 50-year-old Benson Louie, 56-year-old Wayne Chan, and 46-year-old Mike Lefiti were killed in the shooting.
Two other UPS employees were wounded, but Cilia said both were released from the hospital.
LONDON, Aug 14 (Reuters) - HSBC has appointed Dave Watts as chief finance officer of its new British unit HSBC UK, according to an internal memo seen by Reuters on Monday.
The lender also named James Calladine as chief risk officer for the British bank, with both set to move to their new roles when HSBC UK separates from the rest of the banking group in July 2018.
A spokeswoman for HSBC confirmed the contents of the memo.
The creation of HSBC UK is in response to laws set out in 2013 that require British banks to separate high street business from investment banking in order to protect savers' money.
HSBC said in May it was on track to fill 1,000 vacancies at the headquarters of the new British retail bank in Birmingham, after local newspaper reports last year criticised the pace of hiring. (Reporting By Lawrence White; Editing by Edmund Blair)
A federal jury in Topeka has acquitted a local real-estate developer of all 114 federal charges against him.
The Topeka Capital-Journal reports that 65-year-old Kent Douglas Lindemuth was found not guilty of the counts Friday. Lindemuth had been accused of hiding scores of handguns that could have been counted as assets in a bankruptcy case and lying under oath about it.
He had been charged with more than 100 counts of bankruptcy fraud tied to the handguns, two counts tied to the purchase of two cars and two more counts tied to concealing a bank account. He also faced a perjury count and six money laundering counts.
Lindemuth’s attorney, William Skepnek, said Friday that the jury recognized that Lindemuth “did not commit any crimes.”
Clearly, 4-14 is something the Detroit Tigers aren’t over, and it showed Friday night in Cleveland.
Jerry Apps has become the living memory of rural Wisconsin’s past—an age when agribusiness seemed far away from the red barns of the Dairy State. In Apps’ childhood, the distance from farm to table was measured in yards, not miles. He was a teenager before electricity was installed; the place ran with well water, a wood-fired oven and a cellar of pickled and canned produce from the garden. Along with memories, Apps resuscitates family recipes in Old Farm Country Cookbook , transliterating the “salt to taste” and “bake for an hour” instructions on his mother’s faded recipe cards into meals for today’s kitchens. There is much homespun delight in his directions for preparing strawberry jam and rhubarb sauce and pies along with German-American dishes involving sauerkraut and festive entrees like roast duck with gravy and dumplings. Dig in!
SOUTH ELGIN, Ill. (AP) — A suburban Chicago police officer fatally shot a man who fired at officers, wounding three, during an overnight standoff.
The officers' injuries were not life threatening.
The Chicago Tribune reports the standoff began late Tuesday when police were called to a home in South Elgin, about 40 miles (65 kilometers) northwest of Chicago, for a report of shots fired.
Police Sgt. Mike Doty says at least two shotgun blasts were fired at officers as they approached. Police surrounded the building and evacuated neighboring homes.
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Officers began negotiating with the man, who barricaded himself in a stairwell. Police believed he was armed with a scoped rifle as well as the shotgun.
Police say an officer shot and killed the unidentified man after he fired at police again around 2:30 a.m. Wednesday.
SMASH AND RUN: Police are chasing down a man suspected of smashing the service stations window before driving off.
POLICE are chasing a motorist who is suspected of smashing the glass door of a Rockhampton service station before driving off.
Police were called to the United service station on Lower Dawson Rd shortly before 2pm after a report the driver smashed the door on their way out.
A Queensland Police Service spokesman said police are investigating damage to property.
It is understood the man purchased a can of coke before leaving the service station, and then jumped in the car with two elderly female passengers.
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The countdown to Swansea's Biggest Weekend is on.
Taking place on Saturday, May 26 and Sunday, May 27, the big music event is filling the empty space Glastonbury Festival is leaving this year, as it is taking a break for 2018.
Tickets sold out quickly , and so did the next batch of tickets that went up for grabs.
Organisers say there are cash machines on site , all of which accept all UK debit cards. Some of the machines will also accept international credit cards. There is a £2.50 fee to use the on site cash machines.
Sketty has two cash-points, if you'd prefer to get cash before you arrive. There is one at Tesco Express, and another at Lloyds Bank. Both are free of charge to use.
Kenya’s most anticipated general elections are officially over with some of the incumbent leaders losing their positions while other retaining theirs.
Declaring the results of the presidential candidate on Friday the 11,August 2017, the chairman of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission, Mr. Wafula Chebukati, said that Mr. Kenyatta had garnered 8,203,290 votes, representing 54.27 per cent of the votes cast with opponent Raila Odinga gaining 6,762,224 votes, representing 44.74 per cent of the votes cast.
In total, 15,073,662 people cast their votes, representing 78.91 per cent of the registered voters.
Here are Pictures covering the whole process of voting to presidential candidate announcing.Photos: Edwin Gitobu/Xnews.
Feb 14 Diana Containerships Inc
* Diana Containerships Inc announces time charter contract for M/V Rotterdam with CMA CGM
* Diana containerships Inc - charter is expected to commence on March 7, 2017.
* Diana Containerships Inc says gross charter rate is $6,890 per day
* Diana Containerships Inc says employment is anticipated to generate about $1.65 million of gross revenue for minimum scheduled period of time charter Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Roy Cooper is sworn in as governor of North Carolina as his wife, Kristin, left, and children Natalie, second from right, and Claire, right, watch shortly after midnight in Raleigh, N.C., early Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017. less Roy Cooper is sworn in as governor of North Carolina as his wife, Kristin, left, and children Natalie, second from right, and Claire, right, watch shortly after midnight in Raleigh, N.C., early Sunday, Jan. 1, ... more Roy Cooper is sworn in as North Carolina governor shortly after midnight at the historic state Capitol Building in Raleigh, N.C., early Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017.
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LEAVITTSBURG, Ohio (WKBN) – The LaBrae boys basketball team trailed by three at halftime, but used a strong second half to defeat Newton Falls, 55-40 Friday at LaBrae High School.
The Tigers jumped out to an early lead thanks to a big 2nd quarter, which put them up 24-21 at the break. But LaBrae outscored the Tigers, 24-8 in the 3rd quarter to pull away for good.
Tyler Stephens scored a game-high 19 points, while Logan Kizer added 16 points. Gage Friend paced Newton Falls with 11 points, and Preston Rapczak had 10.
With the win, LaBrae keeps their perfect record intact at 14-0. Newton Falls drops to 9-7 overall.
Lacy Puttuck from Health Plan of Nevada's Health, Education, and Wellness program talks about sending your kids off to school with a good lunch to get them through the day.
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Soft US P&C market may extend for years: Barclays
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The US property and casualty market may be years from an inflection point at which the current "soft" market hardens and commercial pricing trends improve, Barclays analyst Jay Gelb noted.
Using a measure of underwriting cash flow, Gelb showed in a report that the industry is still cash-flow positive for commercial underwriting. The positive flow peaked in 2014.
But, he said, "the trend appears to be deteriorating".
Even so, Gelb noted that periods of negative cash flow can persist for...
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April 24(Reuters) - Xiamen Xiangyu Co Ltd :
* Says it changed the accounting policy due to national policy requirement
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There’s a new bird in the Indian skies. Gurgaon-based Zoom Air launched commercial operations earlier this week with an inaugural flight from Delhi to Durgapur, West Bengal via Kolkata.
The airline plans to connect Mumbai and Delhi to underserved regional airports across the country. It has launched flights from New Delhi to Amritsar and Durgapur (via Kolkata). Over the next few months, Zoom Air claims it will add daily flights to Aizawl, Aurangabad, Chandigarh, Dharamshala, Dimapur, Hyderabad, Kullu, Jorhat, Lucknow, Ranchi, Mumbai, Srinagar and Shillong.
Zoom Air’s fleet currently has five Bombardier CRJ 200 (long range) aircraft, with a 2×2 cabin configuration. The full-service airline will serve complimentary meals on board.
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March 30 Legend Holdings Corp-
* Company subscribed for trust scheme issued by China Railway Trust Co., Ltd. with its internal resources
* Company subscribed for wealth management product issued by China Everbright Bank Co., Ltd
* Subscription amount of rmb3 billion Source text (bit.ly/2nPcwpI) Further company coverage:
DENVER Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a man whose body was found floating in Cherry Creek in Denver. Police were called to the scene around 6 a.m. Monday.
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"We are continuing to fortify our leadership team in critical areas across the company," said Diane Sullivan, CEO, president and chairman of Caleres. "Karlyn and Chris bring their expertise and talent to an already-strong team, allowing us to reinforce our ability to adjust to the constant and dynamic shifts in consumer buying patterns."
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Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe announced the PlayStation Paris Games Week 2017 press conference will take place on Monday, October 30 at 17 local time / 4pm UK / 12pm ET / 9am PT.
Sony did not have a press conference at Paris Games Week 2016, however, it did in 2015.
A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel dedicated to gaming Let's Plays and tutorials. You can contact the author at wdangelo@vgchartz.com or on Twitter @TrunksWD.
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DEPUTY National Publicity of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Comrade Timi Frank,yesterday commended the Senate President Bukola Saraki, for showing courage and submission during his trial at the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) over allegation of false asset declaration, saying “God has finally vindicated him.” The Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) had dismissed the case […]
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Russian import defenceman Nikita Okhotyuk has confirmed he will join the Ottawa 67’s for the upcoming season.
Okhotyuk, 16, who was selected 16th by the Senators in the import draft, served as Russia’s captain at the 2017 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Cup, registering one goal and two assists in five games.
“Nikita is a highly skilled and competitive defenceman with international experience,” 67’s general manager James Boyd said in a statement. “We are excited that Nikita has elected to further his development in the Ottawa 67’s organization.
Okhotyuk (pronounced Awk-haw-tee-yuk) has played for Chelyabinsk Belye Medvedi for the past two seasons.
He registered one goal, three assists, 37 penalty minutes and a plus/minus rating of plus 9 in 19 games with Chelyabinsk’s under 20 squad last season.
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There are reports of slow traffic on the A1 southbound after an accident at Marston crossroads between a car and a lorry.
There are also similar reports that the A607 at Belton has just been re-opened following an accident.
A police spokesman said: “Three vehicles were involved in the A607 incident. Three people were taken to QMC with non-life threatening injuries. We are just arranging recovery and the road has been opened.”
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Where a plaintiff has alleged that the defendant breached a contract to sell 88 railroad cars, the complaint must be dismissed because an email exchange did not form a binding agreement. “… The crux of this dispute is whether, as alleged in the complaint, the e-mail from Liquidity [Services, Inc.] to [plaintiff] APB, dated July 23, ...
Light The Torch (formerly known as Devil You Know) will release their new album, Revival, via Nuclear Blast Entertainment on March 30th. In the video below, the band name the three songs that best represent the album as a whole:
Revival is available for pre-order here. The album artwork, pictured below, was designed by Artusato.
Revival tracklisting:
"Die Alone"
"The God I Deserve"
"Calm Before The Storm"
"Raise The Dead"
"The Safety Of Disbelief"
"Virus"
"The Great Divide"
"The Bitter End"
"Lost In The Fire"
"The Sound Of Violence"
"Pull My Heart Out"
"Judas Convention"
"Calm Before The Storm":
"Die Alone" video:
"Die Alone" guitar/bass playthrough video:
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Richardson (shoulder) will play and start in Tuesday's Game 6 versus the 76ers, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Richardson was a game-time call heading into the evening, but it appears he answered any questions the Heat had during warmups. Barring any setbacks, look for him to take on his usual workload during the contest.
The songs Portman's character sings will all be original compositions written by Sia. Portman stars opposite Jude Law in the movie, which is described as "The rise of 'Celeste' from the ashes of a major national tragedy to pop superstardom.
The film spans 15 years and traces important cultural moments through the singer's eye, starting in 1999 and ending in the present day" (via Variety). Read more - here.
Three men tried to break into two vans parked in Woodlands Road in Irchester.
They were disturbed by the owner of one of the vehicles at which point they made off in a silver Ford Mondeo with a loud exhaust.
The offenders are described as having local accents and wore dark clothing.
One wore a hat.
Police would like to hear from anyone with information about the incidents, which happened between 4am and 4.30am on Saturday, April 8.
Witnesses can contact police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
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After a week-and-a-half off for Purdue’s spring break, the Boilermakers were back at practice Monday, their sixth session of the spring, for well more than two hours.
The first twenty minutes came outdoors, but high winds — they affect the safety of those in the camera lifts forced Purdue indoors — forced Purdue indoors for the bulk of practice.
Following are observations, as the Boilermakers were in full pads:
• By now, we know the drill: JaMarcus Shephard rides his receivers as a motivation technique, prodding them to make improvements. And if they don’t, they’re going to hear about it.
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – A unique graveside ceremony was held to honor the men and women who donated their bodies to science.
Medical students and faculty from Albany Medical Center paid tribute to the 230 people whose bodies will go to the medical college’s anatomical gift program.
These gifts enable medical students to better understand the anatomy of the human body.
Many of the donor’s families were there for the ceremony.
“We heard today how important it is for the students to have the gift. For my parents who were a part of this, it was important for them too. They didn’t have to worry the family and they got to be teachers until the end. They still had a purpose, right all the way along.”
Students will be paired up into teams will spend the entire academic year with their donor’s body.
They are also told about their donor’s life and encouraged to learn more about who they were before they passed.
A woman who was sexually assaulted on a train was punched in the face when she slapped the man responsible.
The incident happened on Thursday after the 30-year-old victim boarded the 18:30 Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley service operated by Virgin East Coast.
She was unable to find a seat on the train and stood next to a group of men she had chatted to before boarding.
During the journey British Transport Police (BTP) said one of the men sexually assaulted her.
In response the woman slapped him and the man retaliated by punching her on the jaw.
A BTP spokesman said: "Detectives are keen to speak with anyone who was on board this train and may have seen what happened.
"Any piece of information, no matter how small, could prove vital to the investigation."
Here are the day’s minor moves from around the league…
The White Sox have purchased the contract of catcher Kevan Smith and placed Geovany Soto on the 10-day disabled list due to forearm tightness, as Dan Hayes of CSN Chicago writes. Chicago outrighted the 28-year-old Smith off the 40-man roster back in February. He made his Major League debut with the South Siders last year, collecting a pair of singles in 16 at-bats over the life of seven games. A former seventh-round pick, Smith is a career .251/.322/.386 in 585 plate appearances across parts of three seasons with Triple-A Charlotte.
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It's a good way to earn extra money but can you imagine having a paper round when you're in your eighties?
Well Joyce Pugh from Wales enjoys it so much she's still doing it at 81 years old and is officially the oldest paper girl in the world.
The gran says she does it because "you just get out and about and meet people and it's good exercise for you."
So far, she's clocked up a massive 10,000 miles on her bike that she uses to deliver the papers.
Check out the clip above to see Joyce in action...
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Bond yields climbed Tuesday after Fed Chair Janet Yellen told Congress that the Fed is still on track for more interest rate increases. Bank stocks gained, and Goldman Sachs was on track for a record high close.
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May 3 Halcon Resources Corp
* Halcón Resources announces first quarter 2017 results
* Q1 revenue $135.6 million versus i/b/e/s view $134.2 million
* Q1 adjusted earnings per share $0.06
* Q1 earnings per share $1.69
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.03 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Production for three months averaged 38,478 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boe/d)
* Halcon Resources Corp - sees q2 production to be between 33,000 and 35,000 boe/d and its full year 2017 production to be 38,000 to 40,000 boe/d. Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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SALT LAKE CITY – A pile of debris caught fire in Salt Lake City early Wednesday morning but was quickly extinguished.
Fire crews responded to the area of 900 South and 2400 West around 2:30 a.m.
About 15 firefighters extinguished the blaze in about 15 minutes. Crews say the fire in the debris pile did not threaten any nearby structures, and no injuries were reported.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Magnolia Road has reopened after a two-vehicle wreck forced closed the street, according to City of Charleston police.
The accident occurred at Magnolia Road and Davidson Avenue.
Police, Charleston Fire and EMS responded to the scene, according to dispatch. The call came in at 1:41 p.m.
One person was taken to an area hospital, according to Charleston City Police spokesperson Charles Francis.
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April 20 Mednax Inc:
* Sees Q1 adjusted earnings per share $0.75
* Sees Q1 earnings per share $0.59
* Sees Q1 revenue $836 million versus i/b/e/s view $840.3 million
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.88 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Mednax inc says for Q1, same-unit revenue is expected to decline by 0.9 percent when compared to prior year period
* Announced preliminary financial and operating results for three months ended March 31, 2017
* Sees Q1 earnings per share of $0.59
* Sees Q1 adjusted EPS of $0.75 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
A Tennessee sheriff's deputy was fatally shot during a traffic stop Wednesday, and police were searching for a suspect believed to be "armed and dangerous," authorities said.
Authorities identified the suspect as Steven Wiggins, a white male with balding brown hair.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation tweeted that it has placed Wiggins on its Top 10 Most Wanted list and is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to his arrest.
The agency also sent an alert about the suspect to cellphones in the area.
Governor Christie is a lot more optimistic than you are. Certainly more than I am, or anyone else with a long memory.
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Exo State House of Assembly speaker Justin Okonoboh has been impeached .
Kabiru Adjoto has been elected new Speaker and Victor Edoro deputy speaker.
Best Places To Meet New People In SacramentoSo, you're new in town, or maybe you just want to get out and explore the city. But who wants to go it alone? Meeting other people is not good for your social well-being, but meeting other people can shed light new perspectives and joys to old familiar places. From art walks to volunteer opportunities to your tradition night spots, we run the gambit. Whether you're meeting someone for a date, or just looking for a new buddy, here a list of choice Sacto locales for a meet-up.
Chhabria asked consumer attorneys who negotiated the deal to file additional paperwork that will delay approval until at least Monday. The filings will include an oversight mechanism to ensure the settlement is fully enforced before plaintiffs’ attorneys receive their $21-million portion. There also may be a bond requirement for appeals to deter “serial objectors” from trying to block the settlement.
4:15 Cooper sworn in as governor minutes after midnight Pause
2:18 Tar Heel of the Year: John Kane’s vision continues to transform Raleigh
1:00 Cam Newton after season-ending loss: I need a rest, time away
0:59 Gov. Cooper signs oath of office
14:48 McCrory reflects on his term as North Carolina's governor
11:06 Cooper on HB2: 'Today, the legislature had the chance to do the right thing for NC and they failed'
4:57 HB2 repeal deal - what happened?
1:00 Cam Newton after season-ending loss: I need a rest, time away
8:01 Seth Meyers takes some shots at NC political power grab
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Police in Ohio’s capital city say two officers who fatally shot a black man last summer followed department policy on using force.
Columbus police on Wednesday announced the review board’s findings about Officers Samuel James and Marc Johnson in the July 7 shooting of 30-year-old Kareem Ali Nadir Jones.
Police say they spotted Jones walking between cars and behaving erratically, then fired when his behavior escalated into a perceived threat. Police say body camera video shows Jones reaching for a gun in his waistband.
His sister has said she thinks Jones was trying to toss the gun.
The officers weren’t charged but face a lawsuit alleging that the shooting was unjustified and that they conspired to provide misleading information about what happened.
The local police union has denied those allegations.
Picture-perfect charmer in San Mateo offers a great floor plan, lots of natural light, and wonderful touches of character throughout. The roomy 3 bedroom, 1 bath layout makes the most of 1,290 sq. ft. of living space with gorgeous solid tiger wood floors running throughout. With thoughtful details such as the living room fireplace and the open dining area, this home offers comfortable gathering space to welcome and host those you cherish. The updated kitchen features stainless steel appliances, granite counters and a lovely huge window overlooking the front yard’s new landscaping. Out back, you’ll discover an entertainer’s paradise with mature flowers, trees, an outdoor food prep area, and plenty of room for kids, pets, or cocktail parties. You’ll even find space to consider possible expansion potential. And the location doesn’t get better than this! Set on a peaceful tree-lined street, it’s just minutes from CalTrain and 101 with quick access to both the City and Silicon Valley.
Russia is set to expel British diplomats in retaliation for Prime Minister Theresa May's decision to kick out 23 Russians over an attack with military-grade nerve agent on English soil. Julian Satterthwaite reports
Thomas Closes Out Duluth Visit With Record Attendance
DULUTH, Minn.- Thomas the Tank Engine and his buddy Percy have wrapped up their fun at the Depot with all-time record attendance for the event.
Roughly 22,000 people got up–close and personal with Thomas and friends over the past two weekends. That’s up from around 19,000 last year overall.
The weather was perfect to hop on the North Shore Scenic Railroad for a ride being driven by Thomas the Tank Engine himself.
“Not only did we have one character from the Thomas the Tank train series, we also had his best friend Percy, so with Thomas and Percy we were able to ride twice as many people, two different trains, and a lot of activity with people coming and going all the time,” said Ken Buehler the executive director of Lake Superior Railroad Museum.
TORONTO — A man accused of driving a van into pedestrians along a stretch of a busy Toronto street has been charged with 10 counts of first-degree murder.
Alek Minassian, of Richmond Hill, Ont., is also facing 13 counts of attempted murder.
The 25-year-old appeared in a packed Toronto courtroom this morning clad in a white jumpsuit and only spoke his name during the brief hearing.
Police arrested Minassian less than half an hour after the incident, which took place at 1:30 p.m. on Monday.
Authorities say 10 people died and another 15 were injured as a result of the attack.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says that while the investigation into the attack is still underway, there is no evidence to suggest it was related to terrorism.
Scott County is among a number of counties around the state that are weighing options to see whether they will be faced with another upgrade of their portable communications systems.
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Super Bowl prepares for freezing cold temperatures ABC News' Eva Pilgrim reports from Minnesota on how Super Bowl officials and fans are preparing for what could be the coldest Super Bowl in history.
Company to use viewers' social media posts in Super Bowl ad Kraft is searching for "family-generated content" during the Super Bowl to add to its commercial that will air in the second half of the game.
Check out the most expensive Super Bowl party Check out a few of the items that go into a $152,000 Super Bowl party, as the co-owner of Manhattan's Old Homestead Steakhouse visits ABC News.
FRESNO, Calif. — The Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks announced a body believed to be that of a missing High Sierra climber has been recovered.
The Fresno Bee reports (http://bit.ly/2wX5r7P ) rescue personnel found the remains of a climber Saturday near the base of Thunderbolt Peak, on the Inyo National Forest side of the border with Kings Canyon National Park.
Confirmation of the identity of the body is pending, but the Park Service says the body is believed to be that of Thomas Fennessy, who was last seen Wednesday at Sam Mack Meadow in Inyo National Forest.
Fennessy’s goal was to complete the Thunderbolt Peak to Mount Sill Traverse, which is the border between Inyo National Forest and Kings Canyon National Park.
Fennessy was reported missing Thursday, after he failed to return.
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The Indian Navy deployed four warships in the Mediterranean Sea and along the East coast of Africa to ensure maritime order in solidarity with friendly and like-minded countries."In recent past, Indian Navy has been involved in assisting countries in the Indian Ocean Region with Hydrographic Survey, Search and Rescue, EEZ Surveillance and other such capacity-building and capability enhancement activities. The current deployment in the Mediterranean Sea will contribute towards the Indian Navy's efforts to consolidate interoperability and forge strong bonds of friendship across the seas," read an Indian Navy statement.During their deployment in the Mediterranean, the Indian warships will engage with the Hellenic Navy.
Annual consumer price inflation picked up to 2.36% in July after easing for three straight months, as a decline in slowed sharply, government data showed on Monday.
Inflation was 1.54% in June - the slowest pace since India started releasing retail inflation data in January 2012 based on combined data for rural and urban consumers.
Buc-ee's is a sprawling roadside destination. Hollis Johnson/Business Insider
If you're on a road trip traveling through Texas, Buc-ee's looms large as a mythical highway oasis — and not just because of the endless signs along the road, telling travelers how many miles until the nearest location appears on the horizon.
Much like Pennsylvanians worship at the altar of Wawa, the gas-station chain Buc-ee's is answer to hungry road trippers' prayers across the Lone Star State.
Need gas? Buc-ee's apparently has it cheap! Food? Chefs say their breakfast tacos are some of the best! Clothing? Per sources, Buc-ee's t-shirts — featuring its iconic beaver mascot — are one of the trademarks of a cool Texas teen.
Despite the Texan obsession, most of the world has never even heard of Buc-ee's. The chain, founded in 1982, has almost 40 locations.
We visited Buc-ee's to see if it lived up to the hype. What we found was like nothing we'd ever seen before:
Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas put his team-mates and rivals to shame with his latest Instagram post dedicated to his wife Daniella Semaan.
The Spanish international shared a snap of the couple kissing on the beach, accompanied with the caption "You are my Valentines every single day".
Nice Cesc, very nice...
Scroll through the gallery above to see some of the best posts from around the Premier League on Valentine's Day.
Grill master Mark Bittman stopped by the Price Chopper Kitchen to talk about his latest book and to give one-of-a-kind grilling advice.
In Bar 360: Al White Duo (8pm), In the Fire Pit: Doghouse Flowers (8:30pm), In the Fire Pit: The Mantz Brothers (8:30pm)
Potawatomi Hotel & Casino 1721 W. Canal St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53233
For decades, one congressional district represented the Lehigh Valley, a region with an unmistakable identity comprised of many local leaders who saw a benefit to only intensifying that identity. The 2010 Census then came along and forced Pennsylvania to redraw its congressional boundaries.
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LAGOS – The Premiere of a documentary, “God’s Wives”, focusing on the plight of widows is billed to hold on Thursday, December 29, 2017, by 6.00 pm at the Silverbird Galleria, Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island, Lagos.
According to the brain behind the documentary, Bolanle Olukanni, a press screening will herald the Premiere on Thursday, December 14, also at Silverbird Galleria, by 10.00 am.
Bolanle Olukanni, a Media and TV Producer, described the documentary, “God’s Wives” as “my pet project” highlighting the plight of widows in the Nigerian society.
She said the Premiere Screening will be graced by a combination of celebrities, socialites and top industry leaders.
Click below link to watch the trailer to the documentary.
PORTSMOUTH, N.H. — More than 100 people will celebrate Independence Day in New Hampshire by becoming U.S. citizens.
The naturalization ceremony at Strawbery Banke in Portsmouth is part of the museum’s annual “American Celebration.”
Sens. Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan, and Gov. Chris Sununu will attend the ceremony presided over by Judge Joseph Laplante. The 102 people becoming citizens come from 48 countries.
The museum also will be hosting a patriotic parade and an old fashioned Field Day.
Jurrell Casey is a candidate for the Castrol Edge Clutch Performer of the Week after his game-sealing sack late in the fourth quarter of Tennessee’s 24-17 victory over Houston in Week 17. …read more
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TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — A massive boom shook homes across Pasco, Hillsborough and Polk counties over the weekend. Residents called government hotlines, and theories swirled online. Could it be military operations? An explosion? A meteor? Supersonic jets?
Half a dozen government agencies all had the same answer Saturday: We don’t know, but we didn’t do it.
Tampa Bay is surrounded by military bases and has a long history of mysterious booms often attributed to military tests. But those military bases said they didn’t cause the 1:45 p.m. boom.
The Tampa Bay Times said there was one possible explanation: Two F-15 fighters were given permission by NORAD to fly at supersonic speed — in excess of 760 mph — over the Gulf of Mexico, said Canadian Air Force Lt. Marco Chouinard, a NORAD spokesman.
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Information from: Tampa Bay Times (St. Petersburg, Fla.), http://www.tampabay.com.
redeverready wrote: Not been in C1
If their plan is us not being in Champ1, there plan is gonna fail in a few months time.Unless tons of money and therefore top quality players comes flooding in now and we win all our remaining games this season.Or maybe their plan is to wait until we fall into Champ1 then buy us on the cheap and slowly bring us back up.But those of us who suffered the mood swings over Christmas 2016 have been here before and I, for one, will not dance to the pipers tune until some solid plans are actually producing results
SEI Investments Canada has named Rachel Volynsky as Canadian equity portfolio manager in Toronto, pending regulatory approval. In this role, Volynsky will manage all Canadian equity strategies and report to Jason Collins, global head of equity portfolio management in the investment management unit at SEI.
Volynsky most recently served as a fund manager and head of fundamental research at Calvert Investment Management, overseeing its global value and global equity income mutual funds, and the general account of Ameritas, Calvert’s parent insurance company.
April 13 Exelon Generation:
* Exelon generation, JAPC establish joint venture to enhance nuclear operational excellence worldwide
* Joint venture company will license and deploy Exelon nuclear management model in major nuclear power projects around world
* JV co, Jexel nuclear, will be jointly controlled 50 percent by co and JAPC, with two board members each Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom: +91 806 749 1136)
Flexion Therapeutics Inc said on Friday the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved its drug, Zilretta, to treat moderate-to-severe osteoarthritis-related knee pain.
REUTERS: Flexion Therapeutics Inc said on Friday the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved its drug, Zilretta, to treat moderate-to-severe osteoarthritis-related knee pain.
The approval came at a time when federal authorities in the United States are implementing a slew of measures to cut down the supply of opioid painkillers amid their continuous abuse, with President Donald Trump in August declaring the opioid epidemic a national emergency.
Osteoarthritis knee pain is a degenerative joint disease that affected more than 14 million Americans in 2015.
(Reporting by Divya Grover and Tamara Mathias in Bengaluru; Editing by Martina D'Couto)
Nearly two-thirds of the people killed in the Istanbul nightclub attack were foreigners, with many from the Middle East, according to Turkey's state-run Anadolu Agency.
It said the bodies of 25 foreign nationals killed in the attack would be delivered to their families on Monday.
Among the dead were an 18-year-old Israeli woman, three Indians, three Lebanese, a woman with dual French-Tunisian citizenship and her Tunisian husband, two Jordanians, a Belgian national, a Kuwaiti citizen and a Canadian, according to those countries' governments and a diplomat.
Turkish media said the local victims included a 22-year-old police officer and a 47-year-old travel agent, both of whom were shot outside the club.
FERNDALE — The annual Pride festival in Fabulous Ferndale will attract some 15,000 attendees celebrating the LGBTQ community on Saturday in the downtown area for the seventh year in a row. This event is all things diversity and inclusion and a place where year after year locals let their freak flags fly.
The event includes featured DJ’s, dancing, live music, a 5K Rainbow Run, HIV/STI testing, and a mass wedding ceremony taking place on the main stage.
Hundreds of vendors will be on hand as well as local businesses along the main drag flying their rainbow flags in solidarity with Pride’s participants.
The event is free and open to everyone.
Weather
The forecast predicts rain for the days leading up to the event, but Saturday is supposed to be clear skies and temps in the 70s. Here’s a look at the forecast:
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
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An Arkansas day care center has fired four employees over the death of a 5-year-old developmentally disabled boy who was left in a sweltering van all day.
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Ascent Children's Health Services CEO Dan Sullivan said Wednesday that "staff did not follow company policies and procedures, and if they had, this tragedy would not have occurred."
Christopher Gardner was picked up by Ascent on Monday morning but he wasn't taken inside the West Memphis day care center, which serves children with developmental disabilities and has centers throughout the state.
Sullivan, who is also a state representative, says the company has been in contact with Christopher's family and that it will continue to work with the authorities investigating the death.
West Memphis is across the Mississippi River from Memphis, Tennessee.
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - Not all kids love sitting on Santa's lap.
Kerry Spencer shared an old photo of her son's visit with Santa, taken when he was 1-year-old. The boy's parents taught him American Sign Language and he used his version of "help" in the photo.
Sign language experts have weighed in and said he was mispronouncing the word, but Kerry said that's the way her son has always signed for help.
With or without the sign, the expression on his face says it all.
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With an aging population, first responders can expect to have more encounters with people suffering dementia symptoms. To help understand the physical and mental challenges those with dementia can face, four members of the Overland Park Police Department donned sensory-altering tools and attempted to carry out everyday tasks in a Virtual Dementia Tour at Morningside Place, a memory care facility. The department plans to train all its officers.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Jason Industries Inc
* Jason Industries, Inc. announces cfo change
* Sarah C. Lauber, chief financial officer, has given notice that she will be leaving company on August 25, 2017​
* Jason Industries - ‍Chad M. Paris has been promoted to succeed Lauber as Jason's vice president & chief financial officer​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Hey Gamers!
There’s a new Super Mario game coming and it’s going to be EPIC!
Mario’s on a massive, globe-trotting 3D adventure! You’ll use his incredible new abilities to collect Moons that power up your airship- the Odyssey, and rescue Princess Peach from Bowser’s wedding plans! No wedding bells for Bowser if you rescue her!
Super Mario Odyssey launches to Nintendo Switch on October 27, 2017.
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DAYTON, Texas (AP) — Authorities say a 14-year-old Southeast Texas boy has died after accidentally being shot by his twin brother who was aiming at a snake in a drainage ditch.
The Liberty County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday announced the death. According to KBMT in Beaumont, the Nederland teenager who died has been identified as Kollsen Carter.
Investigators say the twins on Monday afternoon saw a snake in a water-filled ditch and the boys retrieved two .22-caliber rifles from their home near Dayton. Deputy John Tucker says one of the teens suddenly bent over toward the snake at the same time his brother aimed and fired. Tucker says the victim was shot in the head.
Sheriff’s officials say at this time they don’t anticipate any charges being filed.
As missile technologies advance, the art and science of platform protection adapts in response. After chaff and flares came towed decoys, emitting signals designed to confuse tracking systems into striking targets that looked—in radio-frequency (RF) terms—like they were aircraft, but in different places. The next step is to combine the two approaches, putting the decoy signals into a unit that can be fired a greater distance from the platform. Until relatively recently, the ...
Watch: how a Jewish refugee was saved from the holocaust Polish-Jewish refugee marries Vietnamese man who ultimately saves her and her familie's life. Contact Editor Arutz Sheva Staff,
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#TinaCampbell speaks on why she voted for #DonaldTrump. What are your thoughts on her decision and her response to criticism. Details at praisecleveland.com Via: @therealdaytime A post shared by Praise Cleveland 94.5 FM (@praisecleveland) on Oct 5, 2017 at 10:36am PDT
Mary Mary’s Tina Campbell attempted to clarify the reason she voted for Donald Trump during a visit to ‘The Real.’
Last week, Tina said she voted for Donald because his values aligned with her ‘Christian faith’ — and she’s sticking to it.
Speaking to the REAL ladies, she defended her right to vote for whoever she chooses and said that while she voted for Donald, she doesn’t agree with anything he’s been doing to our country.
Watch below.
Today on #TheRealS4, Tina Campbell from Mary Mary sets the record straight on why she voted for Donald Trump. pic.twitter.com/8tmxyQNosl — The Real (@TheRealDaytime) October 5, 2017
Barrett was tagged for four runs on four hits and a walk over 1.2 innings in Sunday's 7-2 loss to the Cubs. He struck out two batters during the appearance.
Barrett sported a sterling 0.69 ERA and 1.08 WHIP over his first 14 appearances of the season, but any progress he'd made in working his way up the bullpen pecking order was stymied by his performance in his last two outings. The right-hander has been charged with seven runs (six earned) over his last 2.2 innings, with four of the seven hits he's allowed during that span leaving the yard. If Barrett is unable to rein in the long balls in his subsequent appearances, he could be headed back to Triple-A Reno in short order.
Garcia went 2-for-4 with an RBI single in Sunday's 9-3 loss to the Yankees.
Garcia opened the scoring on the night with a single that brought home Jedd Gyorko in the second. It was the 27-year-old's first multi-hit game of the season as he continues to see occasional starts at different spots around the infield. He slotted in Kolten Wong's place at second base Sunday, and has also filled in for Adelmys Diaz at shortstop in one prior start. His relatively sporadic use caps his overall fantasy upside, but Garcia could conceivably carve out some solid playing time as the season unfolds if he continues to produce and Wong's prolonged struggles at the plate persist.
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Tottenham Hotspur and Paris Saint-Germain target Juan Foyth could yet join Inter this summer.
Spurs had been favourites to land the young Argentine centre-back, but PSG then jumped into pole position by agreeing a fee with Foyth's club Estudiantes, leaving just personal terms to iron out.
But Foyth is still not a PSG player and, according to Sky Italia, he could end up at Inter.
Inter have an agreement in place with Estudiantes for the defender, but need Foyth to agree to the move.
The young Argentine appears to be carefully considering his next move as he plans his first jump into European football.
This past Saturday, the “Pound-4-Pound” boxing gym out of Las Vegas, sent 15 boxers to the 6th Annual Southern California State Championships, in Menifee, California. Out of the 15 who participated, 9 brought home belts and were crowned champions.
“It was a very successful weekend for our program,” said head coach Richard Barrientes. “Everyone gave it their all and we came home with 9 belts. I’m very proud of all our boys and girls who participated, even those who didn’t bring home titles. Boxing is a great sport and its teaching these kids the valuable lessons of hard work. The goal for this program is to build young leaders who will always take account for their actions.”
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DEKALB, Ill. — Nike Sibande scored 20 points and grabbed seven rebounds and Miami (OH) beat Northern Illinois 81-65 on Saturday afternoon.
Jalen Adaway added 17 points for the RedHawks (13-10, 6-4 Mid-American Conference) who have won four of their last five. Isaiah Coleman-Lands scored 16 points on 4 of 5 shooting from 3-point range and Bam Bowman had 10 points and six rebounds.
The Redhawks opened the game on a Sibande 3-pointer and led all the way, building to a 33-16 advantage with 5:08 left and were up 38-28 at the break.
Northern Illinois closed to 58-49 midway through the second half, but Coleman-Lands replied with three 3s in the span of four possessions and Dalonte Brown included a dunk to help push it to 71-51 with 6:15 left and the RedHawks cruised from there.
Justin Thomas scored 14 points off the bench for the Huskies (10-13, 3-7) who have lost three straight.
A Montgomery man is charged with making terroristic threats against a pastor and church (Source: WSFA 12 News)
A Montgomery man is charged with making terroristic threats after he allegedly threatened to kill a pastor and burn down a church.
Sidney Davis Sr. is charged with one count of making terroristic threats.
Court documents indicate the charge is related to an incident that happened on Sunday around 8:45 a.m. in the 6500 block of Old Selma Road. Davis stated that he was going to kill the pastor, Richard Bush, and burn down Stonetank Antioch Baptist Church, according to the court documents.
Davis was taken to the Montgomery County Detention Center under a $7,500 bond.
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BEIJING (AP) - China's foreign ministry says Stern Hu, a former executive of the mining giant Rio Tinto, has been released from prison.
Hu, an Australian citizen, was released Wednesday. He was given a 10-year sentence in Shanghai after being convicted of accepting bribes and stealing trade secrets in 2010. The case strained relations between Australia and China, the former's largest trading partner.
Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Lu Kang said during a regular press briefing in Beijing that Hu's sentence was reduced.
Lu said Hu's "lawful rights and interests in accordance with law" were ensured during his prison sentence and that his sentence was "mitigated" because he also observed China's "laws, regulations and disciplines."
Hu led Rio Tinto's iron ore operations in China before he and three Chinese colleagues were arrested in 2009.
Robert Lafrenière, the head of Quebec’s permanent anti-corruption squad — UPAC — performed an about-face Tuesday, saying his team could carry out arrests during the coming provincial electoral campaign.
Last December on Radio-Canada, Lafrenière said he would not allow any search warrants or arrests during that period for fear of interfering with the democratic process.
“I may have pushed it a bit too far,” he said Tuesday during his testimony at a parliamentary commission on the study of budget credits of the Public Security Ministry.
He affirmed before the elected officials that the squad would continue its work.
Earlier this month, Instagram announced that it was working on a tool to allow users to download and save offline copies of their data. Today, that tool is being launched as Data Download.
Data Download is rolling out to Instagram now, with access currently available on the web and coming soon to the Android and iOS apps. You'll find Data Download within your privacy settings, and after requesting your info, it'll be compiled and delivered within a matter of hours/days.
Once your data is ready to go, you'll have offline copies of your photos, videos, any stories you've archived, comments, direct messages, and your profile info.
Facebook Inc. pushed down shares of the so-called FANG group of companies -- which includes itself, Amazon.com Inc., Netflix Inc. and Google parent Alphabet Inc. -- after U.S. and European officials demanded answers to reports that U.K.-based political-advertising firm Cambridge Analytica retained information on millions of its users without their consent. The social network fell as much as 6.5 percent on an intraday basis Monday, the most in more than two years, and was the biggest contributor to losses in the Nasdaq 100 Index, S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Information Technology Index as of 11:15 a.m. New York time.
— With assistance by Sarah Frier
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NZD/EUR has potential to retest the 0.6150 area seen in May as persistently outperforming EU economic data suggests further strength ahead in the EUR, explains Imre Speizer, Research Analyst at Westpac.
Key Quotes
“The event calendar this week carries some punch – Q2 GDP, final July CPI, and ECB minutes. Beyond that, Draghi speaks at Jackson Hole (24-26 Aug) and the ECB meets (7 Sep).”
“3 months ahead: European economic data is improving, witness sentiment surveys at six year highs. However, after easing recently, political tensions in the EU could still resurface, with Austria calling early elections in 4Q, and a chance of early elections in Italy. Adverse developments could push NZD/EUR beyond 0.66.”
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SIGNIFICANT FEATURE
A High Pressure Ridge across the northern Caribbean. The High Pressure Ridge is expected to gradually weaken over the next few days.
24-HOUR FORECAST
This morning was generally fair.This afternoon will be partly cloudy with isolated showers and thunderstorms across sections of central and western parishes. Tonight will be fair.
Maximum temperature expected for Kingston and Montego Bay today is 34 degrees Celsius.
3-DAY FORECAST (after tomorrow):
Wednesday: Mainly fair morning. Isolated afternoon showers and thunderstorms across central and western parishes.
Thursday: Mainly fair morning. Widely scattered afternoon showers and isolated thunderstorms across central and western parishes.
Friday: Scattered afternoon showers and isolated thunderstorms across sections of most parishes.
Other Current Regional Weather Features
There is a Tropical Wave across the south-central Caribbean.
I’ve never seen this Game of Thrones show, but I suspect this will be relevant to many. The Upshot made an interactive that asks readers to place characters on a two-axis chart. The x-axis spans evil to good, and the y-axis spans ugly to beautiful. The result is the above, plus contour plots for each character’s place in the space.
Like I said, I don’t anything about the show, but I like the contour plots that have a split decision about beauty. For example, most people agree that Hodor is ugly, but there’s a small group who place him at max beauty. Similarly, Joffrey Baratheon and Ramsay Bolton are clearly evil, but they have wide distributions on the ugly to beautiful scale.
Decide for yourself.
Dozens of firefighters are battling flames that engulfed a car workshop at a west London industrial estate.
Ten fire engines and 72 firefighters and officers are at the scene of the fire on the Kirby Estate, Trout Road, in West Drayton, the London Fire Brigade (LFB) said.
Three-quarters of the 20-by-55 metre single-storey unit was alight, the LFB said.
The brigade was called at 11.36am and crews from Hillingdon, Hayes, Heathrow, Southall, Feltham and other surrounding fire stations are present.
It received 36 calls reporting the fire, the cause of which is not yet known.
Station manager Shaun Coltress said: “The fire has been contained to the unit of origin but firefighters are likely to remain at the scene for some time.”
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A family in Ohio made the donation of life after hearing that hundreds of patients lost their embryos to a freezer malfunction. Niki and Brian Schaefer credit their fertility doctor for giving them their two children.A freezer malfunction at University Hospitals in Cleveland over the weekend left 2,000 eggs and embryos in a questionable state.The Schaefers decided to donate their four remaining embryos to one of the affected families."This process is the answer to the prayers of people who just want a family," Niki Schaefer said.The malfunction is affecting more than 700 patients.
Uh-oh, buyer beware if you bought your solar eclipse glasses on Amazon. As it turns out, they may not protect your eyes from being completely blinded by the sun.
Unfortunately, there have been some counterfeit glasses that popped up on Amazon. Amazon has removed those listings from their website. However, some managed to slip through the cracks.
Good news though, Amazon has already been issuing refunds for the fake glasses to their customers. According to the company, these shades “may not comply with industry standards.”
The American Astronomical Society has also issued a list of approved vendors and websites in which you can order your solar eclipse glasses from. Click HERE to check out the list.
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MIRI: Sarawak today closed three schools and is keeping a close watch on six others due to floods.
The State Disaster Management Committee Secretariat said Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Kuala Kebulu, SK Kuala Sigu and SK Bukit Balai in the interior were closed, forcing 444 pupils to stay away.
"Besides the three schools, six other schools were also affected by the floods but they remain open," it said in a statement.
It named these schools as SK Sungai Genaam, SK Bukit Mawang, SK Kuala Binyo, SK Long Bemang, SK Ng Balingiau and SK Ukong.
"These schools have a total enrollment of 435. The floods there are under control," it said. — Bernama
American singers and new lovebirds, Aubrey Graham popularly known as Drake and Jennifer Lopez who recently made their relationship public have taken the intimacy to a new level.
The new lovebirds were seen together at Drake’s New Year’s Eve show in Las Vegas rocking matching accessories.
The 17-years difference has not stopped the music stars from expressing love to each other.
Recall that dating rumours between the duo started after 30-year-old Drake attended two consecutive concerts of the 47-year-old singer in Las Vegas.
Jennifer Lopez is seen wearing a gold necklace which is an identical copy of one that has been seen on Drake several times, together with a cleavage-revealing, neckline-plunging purple jumpsuit.
Reports however indicated that the female singer did not arrive at the event venue wearing the chain but was spotted with it later in the night while she was with her friends.
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A number of new slips occurred on the mountain during the severe weather last night, and ocean swells have damaged the base track.
Tauranga City Council hopes to reopen a portion of the base track on the Mount Maunganui beach side this afternoon. However, much of the track will remain closed until at least next week and the Pilot Bay end, where a slip occurred during an earlier severe weather event, will still remain closed for at least some weeks.
Moturiki will be reopened early this afternoon, after tides recede.
Any further Mauao updates over Easter weekend will be shared on Tauranga City Council's Facebook page.
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It didn’t take long for Golden Krust workers to sue. A lawsuit was filed just days after the CEO committed suicide.
Reportedly, Golden Krust owner Lowell Hawthorne killed himself in the company’s Bronx factory due to tax issues.
Now a pair of employees, William Anderson and Sixto Ramirez, are suing the company over wages. The New York Daily News reports that Anderson and Ramirez’s lawsuit claims workers were routinely shorted on overtime pay.
At the time of his death, Hawthorne reportedly owed over $150,000 in New York City taxes and was facing a separate lawsuit over an overtime dispute.
A vigil was held outside of a Bronx Golden Krust, its very first location, to honor Hawthorne on Saturday (Dec. 9). Another candlelight vigil was held at the same time in his native Jamaica.
Celebrating The Life of Lowell Fitzgerald Hawthorne. See below for details. #OurHero pic.twitter.com/8Xk5Z7Wx9K — Golden Krust Bakery (@GoldenKrustBkry) December 7, 2017
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Ben of PressTube has made a video where he introduces two Stretch Armstrong toys to an industrial shredder. The first Stretch Armstrong to meet his demise was normal, but the second toy was frozen in nitrogen before being shredded. Ben also posted footage of the gooey clean up.
via The Awesomer
EAST HARLEM, Manhattan — Authorities are searching for the person accused of stabbing a man with a pen and robbing him inside a train platform in Manhattan last week.
On June 28, around 10 p.m., a man approached a 36-year-old man on the northbound 6 train and followed him onto the 125th Street and Lexington Avenue platform, police said.
The man stabbed the victim in the mouth with a pen, said cops.
According to authorities, the alleged attacker then threw the victim’s belongings onto the train tracks, and fled with his cell phone.
The victim was not hospitalized.
Police are searching for the individual, described as a male about 6 feet tall and was last seen wearing his hair in a bun, a beige t-shirt and dark colored pants.
Submit tips to police by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), visiting www.nypdcrimestoppers.com, or texting 274637 (CRIMES) then entering TIP577. Spanish-speaking callers are asked to dial 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).
Wendy Williams says she is putting her health first in her first major update on the scare that forced her to take some time off her popular talk show.
By Roxanne Thompson Staff Writer Top, professional rodeo action will be on display next week at the 87th Annual Mexia Rodeo on Thursday, June 22, through Saturday, June 24. This year's event will be double the fun with two rodeos each day, one at 11 a.m. and a second at 7:30 p.m. The three-day event, co-sponsored by the city of Mexia and the Mexia Chamber of Commerce, will be held at the Mexia Rodeo Grounds, just off Tyler Street at Smith. The gates open each morning at 10:30 a.m. for the day rodeo, which starts at 11 a.m. - and families and those on a budget will be pleased to learn has free admission.
Start the conversation, or Read more at Mexia Daily News.
A judge sentenced notorious “Burberry Bandit” Cornell Neilly to five-to-ten years in prison for robbing a string of Manhattan banks in 2012 to support his fashion addiction. Neilly, 22, told...
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For only the second time in school history, the Warriors of Aucilla Christian Academy (ACA) have won the Class 2A District 1 basketball championship. This was accomplished on Friday, Feb. 10, when the Warriors defeated Tallavana Christian School with a 72-53 final score.
Timothy Finlayson chalked up another double-double, scoring 27 points and snatching 10 rebounds for the Warriors. Gatlin Nennstiel added 15 points for the Warriors. Brandon Bates also had a double-double for the evening, scoring 11 points and grabbing 14 rebounds in the Warriors' victory.
The Warriors will next host Christ's Church Academy, from Jacksonville, in the Class 2A Region 1 semi-final game. That game will take place in the ACA gym on Thursday, Feb. 16. Tip-off is slated for 7 p.m.
Only a few tickets will be sold at $20 each at the Carpinteria Avofest
Rotary Club of Carpinteria will kick off the Carpinteria Avofest with a raffle to win a new red Vespa, supplied by Ducati-Vespa of Santa Barbara.
Only a few tickets will be sold at $20 each, so those who arrive at the Rotary Club’s booth at the festival when it opens at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7 will be sure to get a ticket.
Profits from the ticket sales for the Vespa raffle will go directly to Rotary-supported programs and activities for Carpinterian youth and those in need locally.
The ticket holder does not have to be present at the drawing to win.
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— Pat Kistler is the public relations coordinator for the Rotary Club of Carpinteria.
PLAYER: Kamryn Giles
POSITION: S
SCHOOL: Plantation American Heritage
CLASS: 2019
HEIGHT: 5-11
WEIGHT: 195
SCOUTING: From the first time we had the pleasure of watching this gifted athlete, there was simply no denying that he had the potential to be one of the best defensive players around. What he brought with him when he came from Monsignor Pace this season is a someone who loves this game and plays it at the highest level. As good as many felt he was, this is football player who has more than exceeded expectations, with a talent level that has college coaches watching his progress. A gifted playmaker who can lineup at safety and punish offensive players as well as showcase his cover skills. We have talked about him in the past, but now he is truly making a difference on a tremendous team.
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Tennis star Genie Bouchard is making an appearance in this year’s “Sports Illustrated” swimsuit issue.
The 22-year-old stopped by PIX11 Morning News to discuss her first bikini-clad photo shoot and her upcoming date with a Twitter fan.
The "Sports Illustrated" swimsuit issue is on stands now.
April 24 (Reuters) - Discovery Inc:
* KRAFT HEINZ - CO, FOOD NETWORK ANNOUNCE LAUNCH OF FOOD NETWORK KITCHEN INSPIRATIONS, A NEW LINE OF SALAD DRESSINGS, COOKING SAUCES AND MEAL KITS Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Foreigner was joined on stage by Kid Rock during their recent appearance in Detroit. The appearance was Rock’s first public offering in the Detroit area in roughly two years and marks his first live show in the area since expressing interest in a run for the Senate seat from Michigan. “Y’know, I was reading in Rolling Stone magazine the other day, they said Detroit rock ‘n’ roll audiences were one of the greatest audience in the world. I said to myself, ‘Shit, I’ve known that for 10 years!'” to which Foreigner’s Kelly Hansen replied, “I can attest to that, yes I can.” Kid Rock joined the band for a performance of “Hot Blooded,” which was their finale for the evening. Copyright(c) 2017 RTTNews.com. All Rights ReservedLess «
The international system for resolving trade disputes will come under increasing threat if leading economies continue to ramp up the pace at which they impose new restrictions on imports, the World Trade Organization warned.
In a twice-yearly report, the Geneva-based trade arbiter on Wednesday said members of the Group of 20 largest economies introduced twice as many restrictions on trade in the six months through mid-May as they did in the previous period.
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A man who walked into a District of Columbia pizza restaurant with an assault rifle, intent on investigating internet rumors dubbed "pizzagate," is apologizing and saying he realizes now "just how foolish and reckless" he was.
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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and newly unanimously elected party’s national president Akhilesh Yadav. (Vishal Srivastav) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and newly unanimously elected party’s national president Akhilesh Yadav. (Vishal Srivastav)
Amid the ongoing political tussle in the Samajwadi Party, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, who has been nominated party president, is expected to approach the Election Commission on Monday to stake claim for the party’s ‘cycle’ symbol.
WATCH VIDEO | Samajwadi Party Symbol Is My Identity, I have Done Nothing Wrong: Mulayam Singh Yadav
Sources said the new president has to approach the Election Commission according to the party’s convention to stake claim as the real Samajwadi Party.
As per the party’s constitution, the president of the party allots symbols for an election.
My how time flies. Venerable music venue Headliners Music Hall is celebrating its 20th Anniversary this week with four days of extraordinary shows. This highly acclaimed concert hall has been dedicated to bringing the best of all music genres, both local and national, to Louisville since 1998 and we’re all the better for it! Congratulations Headliners. Let’s party! Here’s to the NEXT 20! Here’s the celebration lineup:
Thursday, July 5 91.9 WFPK Presents Electric Garden and Los Colognes with Alanna Fugate & the Boxwine Prophets
Friday, July 6 91.9 WFPK Presents An Evening With Guided By Voices
Saturday, July 7 91.9 WFPK Presents Love Jones with Satchel’s Pawn Shop and DJ Cecil Richards
Sunday, July 8 Terry Harper Presents Incursion, Thomas Medicine, Ohlm and Vice Tricks
An ANU law student who was awarded an academic prize has been excluded from ANU promotional material because she expressed views about Australia's refugee policy.
Odette Shenfield hoped to write, among other things, that one benefit of her studies was a "new insights into the human reality behind the government's inhumane refugee policies."
She say she was told that because the Commonwealth government was a donor for one of the prizes, her input had to remain "politically neutral".
– Above is the latest WWE Network Pick of the Week with Asuka promoting her new WWE Network Collection. The Empress of Tomorrow says the RAW division is not ready for her and every Superstar in the division needs to watch her Collection to see their future. The undefeated Superstar is set to make her main roster debut at WWE TLC on October 22nd.
– WWE has a new poll asking fans who they would be more scared to step inside Hell In a Cell with – Shane McMahon or Kevin Owens. As of this writing, 52% have voted for the SmackDown Commissioner.
– New WWE 205 Live Superstar Kalisto is currently in Barcelona for WWE 2K18 promotional events. He will appear at the Games World convention on Saturday. He tweeted the following while traveling to Spain:
Operation Gunnerside
The threat of an atomic Germany was the driving force behind the race for the Allies to develop their own nuclear bomb capability. It also drove to them to conceive of Operation Gunnerside, a clandestine operation to destroy the heavy water plant at Vemork, Norway. Heavy water is a necessary component for efficient nuclear fission reactions, and thus was highly prized by the Germans, who had invaded and taken over Norway in April of 1940. The Vemork Plant was the only factory capable of producing heavy water, and thus became a crucial target for the Allies. Operation Gunnerside, which was undertaken on February 27, 1943, has been called the most successful act of sabotage of World War II. To read a full article on the archaeology of the site, go to “The Secrets of Sabotage.”
GREAT FALLS, Mont. (AP) - A 36-year-old Montana man has been sentenced nearly 42 years in prison for producing child pornography while he violently abused a girl several times a week over a period of years.
Timothy Allen Weaver of Dearborn pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual exploitation of children and one count of receiving child pornography. He was sentenced Tuesday by U.S. District Judge Brian Morris in Great Falls.
Federal prosecutors say the Cascade County sheriff's department was investigating Weaver in August 2016 when a search of his residence turned up child pornography on his computer and other devices. Prosecutors say the images they found indicated he violently abused a girl, including choking her, several times a week between 2011 and 2016.
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Last spring VNTG Home brought a whole new approach to vintage furnishings to Cleveland. The business fills an entire sprawling display floor at the Tyler Village (where the Cleveland Flea takes place outside in the parking lot) with recycled furniture in a riot of styles to suit every home and taste from the most minimal to the most ornate.
What makes them different from the standard vintage shop — in addition to sheer size and quantity of stock — is that it offers re-upholstering and refinishing services to customize a piece you love but that isn’t quite right.
Come check them out when they present VNTG Fest, which they describe as “an evening of eco-chic fall festival favorites.” There will be music, light refreshments and beverages, deals on furniture and a chance to meet with design experts who can share ways in which furniture can be transformed to suit your personal needs.
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Autry, a restricted free agent, signed his contract tender with the Raiders on Monday, Matt Kawahara of The Sacramento Bee reports.
Autry played significant snaps for the Raiders in 2016 and racked up 2.5 sacks in the process. However, he could be in store for a major decrease in playing time if Mario Edwards is able to stay healthy this upcoming season.
Some Democrats in the Ohio Legislature say they plan to fight the proposed tax reforms outlined in Gov. John Kasich’s proposed budget.
Democrats say the income tax break, coupled with a sales tax increase, will not help lower and middle income Ohioans. Representative Alicia Reece says Kasich’s plan focuses on the trickle-down economics of the last 30 years that haven’t worked for Ohioans.
“This is an economic wake up call. We can’t afford to prioritize the tax give aways for the ultra rich and expect a different result. We’ve done this. We’ve done this for decades and we know where we are now – on the verge of a recession.”
Reece and other Democrats say they don’t want to raise taxes but they do want to make sure any tax breaks that are given in the final version of the budget do not hurt middle and low income Ohioans.
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Brick Memorial running back Blaine Netterman rushes against Central Regional during high school football game at at Brick Memorial High School, Brick, NJ. Friday, October 6, 2017. Noah K. Murray-Correspondent Asbury Park Press (Photo: Noah K. Murray-Correspondent Asb)
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At halftime, the score is tied at 7-7.
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Kyrie Irving is well known for plenty of things, from basketball, to acting to “believing” the world is flat.
But his newest venture may come as a bit of a surprise to most: Retirement.
That’s right, the Boston Celtics point guard was involved in a public service announcement regarding folks’ futures once they call it a career. AARP used clips involving Irving and Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal from Irving’s upcoming “Uncle Drew” movie to implore people to be as gifted in preparing for retirement as Uncle Drew is on the hardwood.
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Certainly a unique angle.
The five-time All-Star’s retirement situation probably is a little different than most people’s, but it never hurts to have a reminder to do your due diligence in planning for your future.
If you’re a Shania Twain fan, you are going to want to be glued to your radio later this week. Because that’s when life’s about to get good.
In May, Twain previewed her new single, “Life’s About to Get Good,” in a promotional video on the NBC Olympics’ Facebook page.
In an interview with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation’s Hockey Night in Canada (CBC) on Sunday (June 11) during the Nashville Predators’ game, Twain said that her first new album in more than 15 years — Now — will be released this summer. She revealed Wednesday that the official release date is Sept. 29.
In the interview, Twain said “Life’s About to Get Good” will be released Thursday to radio stations throughout North America.
In earlier CBC reports, she explained that the new single was inspired by her commitment to staying more positive.
Norridge police officials are seeking the public's help in identifying the vehicle and speaking with the driver involved in an incident in which a woman was struck by a vehicle.
The incident took place at 10:16 p.m. Aug. 4, said Sgt. Brian Loughran, with the department's investigations unit.
A 23-year-old female pedestrian was hit by a vehicle in the 8500 block of Lawrence Avenue in Norridge, he said. She was taken to Lutheran General Hospital. Her injuries are not considered life-threatening, Loughran said.
Police said she was hit by a dark-colored sports utility vehicle. Video obtained from the area shows a full-sized Jeep that appears to have been modified and has aftermarket wheels, police said in a release.
The Norridge Police Department is at 4020 N. Olcott Ave. Anyone who has information regarding the incident can call 708-453-4770.
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Just when you thought you were having a bad day at work, you come across someone or something that brings you back around and says, everything's gonna be alright!
I was coming back home from a road trip this past Memorial Day weekend and came across this mess. One look at the picture and you see that someone or somebody had a bad day.
I haven't heard that any worker was hurt in the collapse of this new construction near 41st and Sycamore, but the pile of lumber is impressive if you drive by.
I stopped by and took a quick shot of the mess with the Samsung Galaxy S7 I use courtesy of Sprint Sioux Falls.
How about you? Anything like this ever happen to you at work? It has happened to us here at the radio station and I know how painful and time consuming it can be to clean up and rebuild.
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REUTERS: Formula E title contender Lucas di Grassi has been ruled out of this weekend's Le Mans 24 Hours sportscar race after breaking an ankle while playing a game of soccer.
The Brazilian told his Twitter followers on Wednesday that he needed surgery to a broken bone and had to obey medical advice.
The World Endurance Championship website said the injury happened in a game a week ago, before two Formula E rounds in Berlin last weekend.
It said he would be replaced by Italian Michele Rugolo.
A regular contender for the overall Le Mans LMP1 title in past years with Audi, finishing on the podium three times, Di Grassi had been due to race a Ferrari GT car this year.
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The next Formula E race is in New York on July 15. Di Grassi is second in the electric series with 125 points, behind Switzerland's Sebastien Buemi on 157.
The Brazilian twice finished on the podium in Berlin and started one race from pole.
(Reporting by Alan Baldwin in London, editing by Neville Dalton)
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Video given to NewsChannel 4 from the assistant district attorney's office gives a first look at how Geneva Robinson user her alter ego, "Nelda the Witch," to torment her granddaughter. Robinson was arrested back in 2014 for child abuse and has been sentenced to three consecutive life sentences in prison.
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He's 40 years old, will be bordering 41 by the time his contract is up, which has now gone down to about 4 million against the cap. He has been the captain for a solid decade.
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Former "Sex and the City" star Cynthia Nixon said on Twitter Monday that she'll challenge Gov. Andrew Cuomo in New York's Democratic primary in September.Her announcement sets up a race pitting an openly gay liberal activist against a two-term incumbent with a $30 million war chest and possible presidential ambitions.In a video on Twitter, the public education advocate said, "We want our government to work again."Nixon in recent speeches has called on Democrats nationally to carve out a strong liberal identity instead of being merely the "anti-Trump party."The 51-year-old Manhattan mother of three is an ally of Democratic New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, who frequently clashes with Cuomo on various issues.The 60-year-old Cuomo was favored 66 percent to 19 percent over Nixon in a recent Siena College poll.------
UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) — On Tuesday, de Mistura confirmed to Sputnik that he would visit Moscow on February 16 and was planning to meet Russian ministers.
"He [de Mistura] has visited a number of capitals trying to coordinate efforts as we proceed for the next round of talks," Haq said at a Tuesday briefing. "Prior to that [Geneva talks] he is going to do as much as he can to bring governments together in support of this process."
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Haq said he could not immediately confirm the information regarding de Mistura's visit to Moscow.
De Mistura’s spokeswoman Yara Sharif said on Monday that the intra-Syria talks in Geneva would officially start on February 23 while the delegations are due to arrive on February 20.
Ahead of Geneva talks, Kazakh capital Astana will host the second round of Syrian talks on February 15-16.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is saying that “racism is evil” as he condemns the KKK, neo-Nazis and white supremacists as “criminals and thugs.”
He is speaking in the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House after meeting with Attorney General Jeff Sessions and FBI director Christopher Wray about the race-fueled violence Saturday in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Trump has come under fire for his comments Saturday that “many sides” are to blame for the violence. In those remarks, he did not single out white supremacists or any other hate group, even as Republican lawmakers and others in his White House did condemn them by name.
"Racism is evil," Pres. Trump says pointedly. "And those who cause violence in its name are criminals and thugs." https://t.co/RX1QV9SJ13 pic.twitter.com/eM6iJzyutG — CBS News (@CBSNews) August 14, 2017
(CNN) President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump are hosting the administration's first state dinner with French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte.
Apple CEO Tim Cook and media mogul Rupert Murdoch are among the guest attending Tuesday night's dinner at the White House, along with former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger and House Speaker Paul Ryan.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo is known as the "Greek Freak," and late in the second quarter of the Milwaukee Bucks' prime-time matchup with the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night, he showed why.
With Eric Bledsoe operating on the left wing, Giannis came off a back screen from Khris Middleton, and cut toward the basket. Bledsoe spotted his lanky teammate, and lofted one of his trademark lobs that go way too high into the air. Luckily for him, he threw this one to Giannis, who was determined to go up and get it.
Extending his arm way back behind his head, Giannis snatched the ball out of the air with one hand, and slammed it through the hoop for yet another highlight-reel play.
There's really only one word to say here: How?
Giannis earning the "Greek Freak" nickname. ESPN
That really just shouldn't be humanly possible. But of course, it is, because we just watched Giannis pull it off. And how blessed are we to be alive and able to watch this happen.
Michael Murphy says the Donegal players are not thinking about questions over the venue for their Super-8 meeting with Dublin.
Donegal officials have requested a meeting with the GAA as they seek to have that game with Dublin moved from Croke Park.
The Super-8 format agreed at Congress last year says all sides will play their first games at Croke Park, with home and away ties to follow.
With Dublin also using Croke Park as a home venue for the game with Armagh, the Donegal County Board are seeking to “ensure no team has any advantage over any other team.”
Speaking in Ballyliffin today, the Donegal captain says the players are merely concerned with on-pitch matters…
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The authority of First Minister Carwyn Jones is "in tatters" following events after Carl Sargeant's death, according to political commentator Prof Richard Wyn Jones.
The head of Cardiff University's Wales Governance Centre told the BBC's Sunday Politics Wales programme that the first minister's authority had "ebbed away very substantially".
Carwyn Jones is facing two investigations following the death of Mr Sargeant, found dead four days after being sacked from the cabinet over allegations of inappropriate conduct towards women.
Prof Jones said even if the first minister was exonerated, he would find it "difficult to regain his previous stature".
As vice president of performance health care, Elliott will preside over all training, strength and conditioning while trying to help the Jazz gain a needed edge in pioneering fields of sports science. He held a similar role for the last two years for the Suns, which is reputed to have one of the best sports performance staffs in the NBA.
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MIller covered five innings and gave up one run for High-A Visalia in his first rehab start Tuesday. He surrendered four hits and no walks and struck out eight.
After a couple of starts at extended spring training, Miller pitched in a non-controlled setting Tuesday for the first time since April 23, 2017, when he exited a start against the Dodgers with forearm tightness that later required Tommy John surgery. Perhaps most impressive about Miller's first rehab outing was his impeccable control, as he tossed 52 of his 65 pitches for strikes. Miller is slated to make at least one more start in the minors before potentially coming off the 60-day disabled list and rejoining the Arizona rotation in early-to-mid June.
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KALAMAZOO, MI – Western Michigan’s Mid-American Conference season couldn’t have started any better, as the Broncos trounced Ball State 55-3 in Week 5.
A similar result against Buffalo is unlikely, but the Bulls share a commonality with the Cardinals – the likely absence of their starting quarterbacks.
As of Monday, Tyree Jackson, a sophomore signal caller and cousin of WMU linebacker Asantay Brown, was deemed doubtful for Saturday’s game by Buffalo coach Lance Leipold, but the Bulls have other weapons on offense and a junior quarterback to lead the huddle.
Robby Johnson, a writer for the University of Buffalo athletics website Bull Run, was kind enough to provide an opponent perspective heading into Saturday.
What are the Bulls’ strengths, and what leaves the team’s fan base nervous about its upcoming matchup with the Broncos?
Check out his responses below to get an inside scoop as WMU goes for its first road win of the Tim Lester era.
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CAMARILLO, Calif. (AP) — The average price of a gallon of regular-grade gasoline jumped 8 cents nationally over the past three weeks, to $2.40.
Industry analyst Trilby Lundberg of the Lundberg Survey said Sunday that the spike results from higher crude oil prices.
The current price is 23 cents above where it was a year ago, but well below where it was in mid-August of 2015, 2014, and 2013.
Gas in San Francisco was the most expensive in the contiguous United States at an average of $3.02 a gallon. The cheapest was in Jackson, Mississippi, at $2.08 a gallon.
The U.S. average diesel price is $2.57, up 6 cents over the past three weeks.
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KEY WEST, FLA. (WSVN) - Hundreds of couples spread the love on Valentine’s Day by recreating an iconic kiss in Key West.
More than 250 couples gathered for Tuesday’s kiss-in in front of the “Embracing Peace” sculpture depicting the famous photo of a sailor kissing a woman in New York City’s Times Square, on Aug. 14, 1945, at the end of World War II.
Participants copied the kiss, locking lips and posing together to celebrate the holiday.
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Authorities say an Ohio woman shot her husband multiple times earlier this year and dismembered his body.
Forty-nine-year-old Marcia Eubank has been charged with murder in the death of 54-year-old Howard Eubank. Records don’t show an attorney for her.
The Summit County sheriff’s office says in a release that deputies went to the couple’s home in Coventry Township in suburban Akron on Saturday when the couple’s adult son called about possible remains. The deputies found deteriorating remains tentatively identified as those of Howard Eubank. The release says investigators believe Eubank was killed earlier this year in a “domestic-related incident.”
Authorities say Marcia Eubank was arrested later Saturday in a store parking lot. A Barberton Municipal Court judge on Monday set bond for her at $1 million.
The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations says women who accuse someone of sexual misconduct deserve to be heard, even if it involves President Donald Trump.
The Public Servants Association (PSA) says its members will continue to strike if the SA Social Security Agency (Sassa) does not meet their demands.
Sassa employees affiliated to the PSA embarked on a strike on Tuesday‚ demanding a 15% salary increase and a housing allowance of R2‚500.
Among their other demands are for married couples employed by Sassa to both receive the increased housing allowance‚ for Sassa offices to be closed over Christmas and New Year‚ and for a minimum of three days’ special leave for religious activities to be granted to workers who are not Christian.
On Tuesday‚ Social Development Minister Susan Shabangu approached the Labour Court in a bid to stop the strike by Sassa employees. She argued that the workers could not strike as they deliver an essential service.
However‚ PSA spokesperson Tahir Mayepa denied this. "The minister has to prove that our members are responsible for the payment of social grants because it is not true‚" said Mayepa.
As the nation reeled over the white supremacist and neo-Nazi march that took place on Aug. 11 and 12 and left three dead in Charlottesville, VA, those who remained came together as a community.
People held hands and hugged at the site where 20-year-old James Alex Fields Jr. drove into a crowd of protesters and killed 32-year-old Heather Heyer. It was not the only one in the nation; many vigils were held across the US as well as counterprotests.
Ahead, see photos of the powerful vigil.
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BASS RIVER TOWNSHIP, N.J. (AP) - A house fire that killed a woman last weekend in New Jersey has been ruled accidental and due to a discarded cigarette.
State police said troopers responded early March 11 to a Bass River Township block and found a home engulfed in flames.
The Press of Atlantic City reports that authorities have identified the victim as 38-year-old homeowner Kristina Amon.
Investigators said she had gone upstairs to sleep, and an improperly extinguished cigarette butt on the back deck ignited the fire.
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Clouds, localised rainfall and storms, especially at the mountains would define the weather forecast for the next few days, until Sunday.
In detail:
On Wednesday in the afternoon clouds are expected to lead to localised rainfall and isolated storms at the mountains and in some parts of the centre, while a hailstorm may occur as well.
Tonight, Wednesday 30th of May 2018, the weather will be generally mild in many areas of the island. Temperature will drop to 17 degrees in the centre, 19 at the coasts and 10 at the mountains.
Tomorrow, Thursday 31st of May 2018, a few high clouds out there at midday may produce light showers. Temperature will reach 29 degrees in the centre, 26 at the coasts and 20 at the mountains.
On Friday, Saturday and Sunday the weather will be partly cloudy, with localised rainfall and storms, both in the centre and at the mountains. Temperature will remain the same over the weekend.
The Salisbury Police are asking for your help in finding a missing Salisbury teen. 17-year-old David Parker was last seen on April 8 and hasn’t been located since. No other details on his whereabouts are known. Parker is white, 6-feet-tall, about 150 pounds, with brown eyes and brown hair. If you have any information on Parker, contact the Salisbury Police or Crime Solvers.
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CLEVELAND, Ohio -- So much of the festivities surrounding this year's postseason at Progressive Field have brought fans back to another era: The 1990s Cleveland Indians.
On Thursday night before Game 1 of the ALDS, Sandy Alomar Jr. threw the ceremonial first pitch. The ballpark cheered loudly as the scoreboard replayed his game-tying home run off Mariano Rivera in Game 4 of the 1997 ALDS.
Another blast from the past happened just before Friday's ALDS Game 2, when Travis Fryman came to the mound in front of the sellout crowd to toss the ceremonial first pitch. Fryman played five seasons for the Tribe, beginning in 1998.
See the video above for the view from the field.
Jake Junis, welcome back to the big leagues. Your spot in the rotation awaits.
At least for a night.
The Royals recalled the rookie right-hander from Triple-A Omaha on Monday, taking the roster spot of reliever Kevin McCarthy, who was optioned to Omaha. Junis will start Monday night atOakland in the opener of a three-game series against the A's.
This is the seventh time in 2017the Royals have recalled Junis from Omaha, mostly to make spot starts. He might stick around longer this time with starter Trevor Cahill on the disabled list with right shoulder impingement syndrome.
Junis, 24, is 4-2 with a 4.70 ERA in 10 appearances (seven starts) for the Royals this season. He was impressive in his last big-league outing, an Aug. 6 win over Seattle in which he pitched eight innings of one-run, four-hit ball with seven strikeouts.
McCarthy is 1-0 with a 1.88 ERA in 19 relief appearances spanning 24 innings this year.
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From left to right, lead defense attorney Jose Baez, Aaron Hernandez and attorney Ronald Sullivan listen to Judge Jeffrey Locke during motion hearings prior to Hernandez's double murder trial in Boston, Monday, Feb. 13, 2017.
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Hornqvist (head) warmed up before Monday's game against the Avalanche and will be in the lineup, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
The Swede did not end up missing any time after getting hit in the head with a puck Saturday. That's good for the Penguins and fantasy owners. Hornqvist has 11 goals in 28 games, and he's tallied 10 power-play points as well.
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A 31-year-old man from Cornwall is facing a charge after a police investigation into his actions on Dec. 20.
Police alleged he deposited a cheque that didn’t belong to him into his account on that date. He was arrested Tuesday.
Andrew Servais, 31, was charged with fraud under $5,000.
He was released from police custody to appear in Cornwall court on June 28.
Donald Trump is likely to visit London in the New Year despite his Twitter spat with Theresa May, the US ambassador to the UK has said.
Woody Johnson said on Tuesday he expected the US President to open the new American embassy in Nine Elms.
“I think he will come,” he told BBC Radio 4′s Today programme. “I am hoping he will come.”
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South Australian households are set to save an average of $144.85 over the coming year after the Liberal government announced a cut to the emergency services levy.
The reduction was a key election commitment for the government, and is projected to put $360 million back into the households over the next four years.
"This will make it easier for South Australians who were struggling under Labor's high taxing administration to pay their bills, and in fact this will be a stimulus for the South Australian economy," Premier Steven Marshall said on Thursday.
From time to time individuals come along whose experience, service history and education come together to provide a background suited to a local elected office. In this case that person is Amy Beckett Hurst who was recently elected for her first term on Falmouth City Council.
Amy Beckett Hurst is a lifelong resident of Pendleton County, 1989 graduate of Pendleton County High School and 1994 graduate of Northern Kentucky University. She received her Masters in Education and Rank I as a Reading Specialist, both from NKU. She has 23 years of teaching experience at Northern Elementary. Amy is married to Roger Hurst and they have one son, Fisher Kincaid Hurst.
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People living in part of the Northland will soon have emergency help a lot closer.
YEAH, I REMEMBER THIS UNDER REAGAN AND BUSH AND… The MSM seems to think it’s a good idea to give us a daily dose of “Trump’s an idiot” stories.
Colorado immigrant driver's bill signed into law
DENVER (AP) — Immigrants who are in the country illegally but have valid Colorado driver's licenses can now renew those licenses online or by mail.
Gov. John Hickenlooper signed into law Tuesday a measure that's designed to boost the ranks of the state's agricultural workforce.
Colorado has issued the driver's licenses since 2014. But they had to be renewed in person every three years at one of just three Department of Motor Vehicles offices devoted to that purpose.
The waiting list for renewals is months long, preventing many workers from driving to their jobs.
The bill's Republican sponsors, Sens. Don Coram and Larry Crowder, argued the economies of their rural western and southern Colorado districts were at stake.
Immigrants who can prove they live in Colorado are eligible for the licenses.
VIENNA, Ohio (WKBN) – Vienna Fire Chief Richard Brannon gave the township’s police chief, Bob Ludt, a check for over $2,000 for brand new bulletproof vests.
The donation came from the fire department’s collection of aluminum cans, which it takes to the salvage yard for money.
The money raised from that special fund can be used any way the department sees fit as long as the majority of the fire association agrees.
In light of the tragic death of Girard’s Officer Justin Leo, the firefighters knew exactly what they wanted to do.
“I had the distinct pleasure of working with Officer Leo during the time he was here and I just don’t want it to happen again,” Brannon said. “We’re going to try to keep our police protected as much as we can.”
The $2,697 check can purchase four vests at $657 dollars apiece.
The vests only have a five-year lifespan and are tailored to fit each individual officer.
JACKSON, Miss. (AP)  Mississippi governor signs nation's most restrictive abortion law, which bans most abortions after 15 weeks.
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MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian investigators said on Monday they were checking information that threats had been made against a Russian newspaper which reported that gay men were being tortured and killed in Chechnya, the TASS news agency reported.
Russia's most famous campaigning newspaper said on Friday it had appealed to the Kremlin to protect its staff after Chechen clerics said the paper faced "retribution" for alleging that gay men in the majority Muslim southern Russian republic were being persecuted.
TASS cited investigators as saying that they had not received any complaints about the persecution of sexual minorities in Chechnya.
(Reporting by Jack Stubbs; Editing by Andrew Osborn)
Officials say two wolves that were being monitored have been found shot dead in eastern Washington.
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife discovered one of the two female wolves in Stevens County through a collar that stopped working in November.
She was found dead in an area the monitor showed was her last known location.
The animals were members of the Smackout and Dirty Shirt packs.
Conservation Northwest is also offering a $10,000 reward for any information about the poaching.
Wolves are an endangered species and federally protected in parts of Washington.
Poachers could face a state fine of up to $5,000 and $100,000 in federal fines, as well as one year in jail and prison.
-- The Associated Press
The U.S. surgeon general is encouraging more Americans to carry the opioid-overdose antidote naloxone. The drug comes in the form of an injection or a nasal spray, known as Narcan.
Ashton Marra (@AshtonMarra) from WCPN ideastream in Cleveland reports the antidote is also becoming more and more common in Ohio schools.
In a recently published podcast, Andrew Yang, tech entrepreneur and founder of Venture for America, said he is vying for the Democratic party nomination to run for President of the United States . From a report:
Feb 2 (Reuters) - ON Semiconductor Corp:
* ON SEMICONDUCTOR REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER AND 2017 ANNUAL RESULTS
* Q4 NON-GAAP EARNINGS PER SHARE $0.39
* Q4 GAAP EARNINGS PER SHARE $1.22
* Q4 REVENUE ROSE 9 PERCENT TO $1.378 BILLION
* SEES Q1 2018 REVENUE ABOUT $1.34 BILLION TO $1.39 BILLION
* ‍OUTLOOK FOR Q1 OF 2018 INCLUDES ANTICIPATED STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION EXPENSE OF ABOUT $18 MILLION TO $20 MILLION​
* Q4 EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW $0.37, REVENUE VIEW $1.35 BILLION -- THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Holy Cross Man Chases Tribal Police Officer with Hatchet
Alaska Native News Apr 17, 2017.
On Friday afternoon the Holy Cross Tribal Police called in to troopers to report a case where several assaults had taken place, the trooper dispatch revealed on Monday morning.
Troopers say that the Tribal police called in at 3:37 pm on Friday to report that they had gone to a residence in Holy Cross in reference to a disturbance, and found that 22-year-old Dino Peters had assaulted two family members as well as “placed an infant child in danger recklessly.”
When the tribal police responded to the residence, they report that the officer was assaulted and then chased with a hatchet. Community members came to the officer’s assistance and helped to apprehend and arrest Peters.
Troopers later responded to the southwest Alaska community and transported Peters to Bethel, where he was remanded to the Yukon-Kuskokwim Correctional Center on two counts of Assault III, four counts of Assault IV, and Reckless Endangerment.
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Police Scotland has confirmed they have recovered the body of a man from Cliff beach near to the Valtos area of Isle of Lewis on Saturday.
A member of the public alerted police at around 3.25pm. Officers attended and were assisted by the Coastguard.
Formal identification is yet to take place, however the family of missing German tourist Torsten Kulke has been informed.
The 48-year-old was reported missing from his home in Germany on Monday July 31, and he was last seen near Aird Uig on the Isle of Lewis at around 6pm on Friday July 28.
There is not thought to be any suspicious circumstances and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal in due course.
Brett Albert and his wife, Genell, display one of their best-selling creations, a rustic wooden cross bearing the word "love." Brett Albert and his wife, Genell, display one of their best-selling creations, a rustic wooden cross bearing the word "love."
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ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkey’s state-run news agency says police have detained eight people in connection with the Istanbul nightclub attack.
Anadolu Agency says that the eight have been taken into custody by Istanbul anti-terrorism squads and they are being questioned at Istanbul’s main police headquarters.
The gunman, who escaped after carrying out the attack, wasn’t among the eight.
The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for the attack, which killed 39 people, most of them foreigners.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — A judge has refused to issue a temporary restraining order that would have prohibited Republican Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens and his staff from using a texting app that erases messages after they are read.
The Kansas City Star reports that Cole County Judge Jon Beetem issued the ruling Friday in a lawsuit that accuses Greitens and his staff of engaging in a conspiracy to violate Missouri's open records law by using the Confide app.
Critics contend that with the app, it is impossible to determine whether the governor and his staff use it to conduct state business in secret.
Beetem set a hearing for further arguments in March, acknowledging there are "open questions."
The governor's office's use of Confide also is being investigated by Attorney General Josh Hawley's office.
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This story has been corrected to reflect that the Cole County judge's name is spelled Jon Beetem, not Jon Beetum.
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Copeland will miss the 2017 season after tearing his pectorial muscle in Saturday's preseason opener versus the Colts, Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network reports.
It is now a matter of time before Copeland lands on the team's injured reserve. He had played in all 16 games during each of his first two seasons with the Lions. Thurston Armbrister, Jalen Reeves-Maybin, and Steve Longa will now compete for increased snaps at outside linebacker.
When you wrong somebody it is so important to be truly sorry and ask forgiveness. By now you know about the mess at Cruisers Grill at Jax Beach and the things the owner said towards Jacksonville Police officers. Well, Bobby has said “I’m sorry”. see more
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The Guelph Concert Theatre is ready to rock to the tunes of Tom Petty on Saturday, July 7.
Full Petty Fever, dubbed North America’s premier Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers tribute show, will be making its Guelph debut at the downtown spot on Saturday.
The London, Ont.-based band will be playing “all of Tom’s biggest hits and some surprises (that) will have you dancing, singing, and rocking all night long,” said a news release.
The 19-and-over show begins at 8 p.m. and doors open at 7 p.m.
EU launches probe of Apple's takeover of digital app Shazam
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union is opening an investigation into Apple's acquisition of song-recognition app Shazam to make sure it doesn't limit consumer choice too much.
Apple said in December it would buy the maker of the popular song-recognition app, which Apple's digital assistant Siri had been competing with.
EU Antitrust Commissioner Margrethe Vestager said the initial investigation hopes to "ensure that music fans will continue to enjoy attractive music streaming offers and won't face less choice as a result of this proposed merger."
Among other issues, Vestager's office also worries that Apple would get easy access to sensitive consumer data and lure customers from competitors to its own services.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Lucky Links Day' game
ROCKY HILL, Conn. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday afternoon's drawing of the Connecticut Lottery's "Lucky Links Day" game were:
03-04-07-11-13-16-19-20
(three, four, seven, eleven, thirteen, sixteen, nineteen, twenty)
Online retailer Amazon.com Inc. started issuing refunds to consumers who bought certain brands of eclipse glasses after reports that counterfeits were flooding the market.
On Aug. 21, a total solar eclipse will traverse 14 states in the continental U.S., and most of the country will be able to see at least a partial eclipse. Staring at the partially covered sun without protective gear can cause vision loss, according to...
The OSCE said on Monday there had been no real choice in Russia's presidential election and complained it had been marked by unfair pressure on critical voices.
"Choice without real competition, as we have seen here, is not real choice," the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe said in a statement, adding that restrictions on fundamental freedoms, as well as on candidate registration, had limited the space for political engagement.
The OSCE gave its verdict after President Vladimir Putin won 76.69 percent of vote in a landslide re-election victory on Sunday, extending his rule over the world's largest country for another six years.
Putin's critics, including opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who was barred from running in the race, said there had been widespread fraud and that observers had seen people being bussed to polling stations by their own employers.
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Andrew Luck threw a 1-yard touchdown pass to Jack Doyle with 9 seconds left Sunday to give the Indianapolis Colts a 24-20 victory over Jacksonville in their season finale.
Indy (8-8) went 75 yards in 84 seconds with no timeouts to avoid its first losing season since 2011, sending retiring linebacker Robert Mathis out with a win in his final NFL game.
Jacksonville (3-13) matched the second-worst record in franchise history after blocking a punt with 1:54 to go and breaking a 17-17 tie with 1:33 left.
Instead, Luck took the Colts right downfield for the score. He finished 24 of 40 with 321 yards, two touchdowns and one interception in a game full of milestones.
Mathis extended his league record of strip-sacks to 41 in the fourth quarter, two days after announcing he would retire.
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Dorothy Palmer is an improv coach, teacher and disabled left-leaning writer of When Fenlon Falls (Coach House 2010) and This Redhead and Her Walker Walk into a Bar (W&W, 2019).
She will be speaking to us about “Linking Cultural Appropriation with Thieves Who Steal My Accessible Parking Spot”.
Dorothy is a passionate, challenging and engaging speaker who is not to be missed.
This week on The Disclaimer, WMSE's weekly culture chat with Ryan Schleicher, Matt Wild and I, we're digging into a question we don't think to ask much: Why are so many concerts the same? In a recent piece for Uproxxx, Steven Hyden argues that more bands could learn from Phish, the wildly popular jam band with a gift for making every show a one-in-a-lifetime event. But is that really realistic for other bands? Along the way, we discuss The Pixies, last week's Beck concert—an example of a show that doesn't leave a lot of room for surprises—and why Ryan's old band maybe didn't mix up their setlist as well as they could have.
You can stream this week's episode below, and weigh in with your own thoughts on The Disclaimer's Facebook page.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A bipartisan group of Illinois legislators have introduced a bill that would reinstate the death penalty for convicted mass murderers and killers of first responders.
The bill was crafted by Democratic State Rep. Jerry Costello II of Smithton, Republican Rep. John Cabello of Machesney Park and Democratic Rep. Monica Bristow of Godfrey, among others.
In a statement released Thursday, the lawmakers said the legislation does not include gun control measures proposed by Gov. Bruce Rauner when he used his amendatory veto authority on gun legislation earlier this month. They contend Rauner's amendatory veto places "overreaching restrictions on law-abiding gun owners."
The legislators say they support the death penalty as a form of punishment for those who target law enforcement. They say the families of police officers and firefighters deserve justice and "the ability to hold people accountable for their actions."
Mason (undisclosed) went through on-ice drills prior to the Tuesday's practice session, Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Sun reports.
Depending on your take, its either good news that Mason was able to participate in drills sporting full gear or its bad news that he is unable to join his teammates for practice. Ultimately, the Jets pursuit of Lord Stanley's cup starts and stops with No. 1 Connor Hellebuyck. Even once the veteran Mason is given the green light to return, he shouldn't be expected to get the starting nod as long as Hellebuyck is healthy.
Minus that severe part, the weather outside is finally feeling summer-like, bringing people out onto the water
For today's Adventures in Northern Michigan, Mark Goethel takes us kayaking down the Keystone Rapids.
Mumbai: Most beautiful actress Tina Dutta well known as Ichcha in TV shows talks about a high expectations from 2017. She was last seen in Uttaran and Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi was in very low profile.
“To only focus on work and career and do some nice project and also to maintain a healthy lifestyle and workout”, Tina said on New Year resolution.
“I spent with friends only. I visited mount Mary church and also visited a pal’s office as a surprise. I am highly motivated to make the most of this year. I am sure life is on the right path and what is best is going to happen”, she added.
She said, “Live life one day at a time. Value the people who care for you. It’s nice to be important but it is more important to be nice”.
Well Tinaa you have the right look and attitude and you surely will make a comeback soon before this valentine as per your well wishers blessings and love!
PartyNextDoor was one of two men arrested Thursday morning for carrying drugs at the U.S.-Canada border.
#PartyNextDoor got locked up for having some drugs on him. More info in link in bio A post shared by DJ Akademiks (@akadmiks) on Oct 6, 2017 at 11:12am PDT
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A spokesman for the New York State Troopers tells us … the rapper and a 24-year-old man from Ontario were on a bus Thursday morning heading back to the U.S. when it was stopped for secondary inspection. NY State Troopers were then called to assist U.S. Customs and Border personnel.
We’re told PARTYNEXTDOOR allegedly had Xanax and Oxycodone on him. The rapper and the other man were charged with seventh degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, as first reported by WIVB-4 in Buffalo.
They were arrested, cited and released. We’ve reached out to PARTYNEXTDOOR, so far no word back.
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FILE - This Monday, May 15, 2017, file photo shows British IT expert Marcus Hutchins, branded a hero for slowing down the WannaCry global cyberattack, during an interview in Ilfracombe, England. Prosecutors have charged Hutchins and an unnamed co-defendant with conspiring to commit computer fraud in the state and elsewhere. Hutchins could enter a plea during a hearing Monday, Aug. 14, in Wisconsin federal court. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein, File)
Deers cross an open field at the 7th Army Training Command’s Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, Feb. 14, 2017. The Red Deer population on the Grafenwoehr Training Area is one of the largest in Europe, and the training area is home to 138 distinct types of flora and almost 800 endangered species. (U.S. Army photo by Visual Information Specialist Matthias Fruth)
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Police have identified a man who opened fire on the Chinese Consulate in Los Angeles before taking his own life.
The gunman was identified last week as 62-year-old Larry Xin Zhang, a Chinese national. Police did not release a motive for the attack.
Police say the gunman riddled the Koreatown building with bullets on July 31 before the consulate was open.
Officers answering reports of a shooting found a man seated in his car nearby with a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
No one else was hurt.
In 2011, a man was arrested after police said he fired nine shots at a security guard outside the same consulate, but only hit the building. Police said he was protesting China’s human rights record.
Police believe the two shootings are unrelated.
The United States Marshal Service is warning the public of a scam involving a person posing as a deputy U.S. Marshal and trying to solicit fines.
The scammer is reportedly using the name Kent Sellers.
The person calls his potential victim to inform that they have missed federal jury service but can avoid arrest by paying a fine immediately.
The scammer provides information, titles and badge numbers of legitimate law enforcement officers and court officials in order to make the scam appear credible.
If anybody receives a jury duty-related call, they should not provide any personal identification information or money to the caller.
Federal courts do not call prospective jurors and ask for money or personal identifying information over the phone.
Remember, no legitimate law enforcement officer will ever solicit money over the phone and any attempt to do so should be reported.
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Exceptions to government transparency are growing in Minnesota.
The number of secrecy provisions in Minnesota's public records law has risen to at least 660.
Recently, state lawmakers blocked the public from seeing nearly all video from police body cameras. Legislators this year are considering proposals that could restrict access to financial records of government contractors and prevent the public from reviewing tax court proceedings.
Buddy Robinson of the Minnesota Citizens Federation-Northeast, a Duluth advocacy group for seniors and health care access, says secrecy "still seems to reign supreme."
Gov. Mark Dayton tells the Star Tribune he is concerned that Minnesota's open records watchdog agency isn't doing enough to make sure people get the information they are entitled to.
March 29 Russian railway transportation company Transcontainer said on Wednesday:
* Net income totalled 3.2 billion roubles ($56.11 million) in 2016, up 14.6 percent year on year.
* 2016 earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) were at 7.1 billion roubles, up 8.8 percent compared to the previous year.
* Revenues rose 21.1 percent in 2016 to 51.5 billion roubles.
* Adjusted revenue was 8.3 percent higher at 22 billion roubles. Further company coverage: ($1 = 57.0267 roubles) (Reporting by Moscow Newsroom)
CLH News paid a visit to London Cocktail week yesterday, which was back for a third year at the Cocktail Village at Old Spitalfields Market, and is the epicentre of London Cocktail Week! They prove to be and immersive maze of pop-up cocktail bars, experiences and food vendors in every shape and size – from barrels to bicycles. Bartenders and “mixologists” were serving up their £6 signature cocktails and it was also a great opportunity to sample new products and taste new creations.
CLH had the opportunity to sample a couple of great cocktails on the Fairmont Hotels bar and the Tia Maria bar, both providing a masterclass in cocktail making! Have to say. What a fantastic event it was!
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British summertime sees our parks and green spaces flooded with picnickers eager to make the most of the rare sunshine. If you're thinking of joining them, then you'll be in need of either a traditional hamper or a practical, modern picnic bag (complete with the requisite wine glasses or champagne flutes, in either case).
They're perfect for spontaneous outings and drives out to the coast - but some are so pretty that you'll need to show them off, so make sure you check out our guide to the 30 best alternative summer social dates for your diary, if you haven't already.
We also strongly advise you check out Flora Shedden's recipes for the ultimate picnic snacks, including asparagus and potato tartlets and sesame sausage rolls, or Tom Kerridge's recommended picnic lunch of ham hock terrine, mackerel Scotch eggs and Gloucester lardy cake. And make sure to pack your picnic blanket, too...
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Bernier stopped all 16 shots in relief and earned a 5-4 overtime win over the Flames in Game 3 on Monday.
Starter John Gibson was yanked midway through the second period after allowing four goals on just 16 shots, thrusting Bernier into action. He was perfect, which allowed the Ducks to mount an unlikely comeback by scoring four goals, the last of which came just 1:30 into the extra frame by Corey Perry. The Ducks are now up 3-0 in the series and have a ton of breathing room with the Flames on the ropes, so it wouldn't be surprising to see the team turn back to Bernier for Game 4 on Wednesday. Then again, they may want to give Gibson another shot given the relatively low-pressure scenario. Stay tuned.
Jersey City's project labor agreements and a measure allowing Liberty National Golf Course to serve alcohol on Sunday mornings are up for approval by the Jersey City council this week.
The council will meet at 10 a.m. tomorrow instead of 6 p.m. The council occassionally holds its regular meetings in the morning during summer months.
The project labor agreement ordinance, up for final adoption, is the city's response to a loss in court over its requirement that developers who receive long-term tax breaks hire union labor. A federal court decision from June said the city's old PLAs violated portions of the federal National Labor Relations Act.
The local chapter of the NAACP objects to the measure, saying it does not go far enough with its requirements that developers hire local workers and people of color.
CAIRO (Sputnik) — Libyan Army Commander Khalifa Haftar and head of the country's Government of National Accord Fayez Sarraj participated in two-days negotiations brokered by Egypt.
The spokesman said that following the negotiations, both Haftar and Sarraj agreed to adopt a statement, including the plans to hold elections in 2018 among other provisions.
March 31 Shanghai Bairun Investment Holding Group Co Ltd :
* Sees to swing to net profit at 0 million yuan to 30 million yuan in Q1 FY 2017 versus net loss at 63.6 million yuan year ago
* Says increased operating profit as main reason for the forecast
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/TREYm5
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
Voters will head to the polls on Tuesday, March 20 for the primary election. The polls open at 6 a.m. and close at 7 p.m.
If you are not registered to vote, you can still register the day of at your polling place. You just need to bring two forms of identification like your driver's license and social security card. If you're not sure whether you're registered to vote and if you don't know where your polling place is, you ?can CLICK HERE to find out.
After a year-long hunt to find the perfect fit, Ryan Seacrest was announced as Kelly Ripa's co-host on Live! last month.
Of course, before him, several other big names filled that seat, including Michael Strahan and Regis Philbin.
Philbin was the original host of the show for 28 years before he made his exit in 2011. Strahan, on the other hand, hosted the show for a little less than four years. He made his exit in May 2016, which was followed by quite a bit of drama.
But despite all of the ups and downs the former Live! co-hosts have faced, both Philbin and Strahan extended their congratulations to Seacrest after the news was announced.
Seacrest covers the latest issue of The Hollywood Reporter, opening up about the whirlwind of excitement that surrounded the announcement as well as the former hosts' kind gestures.
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Just like in 2016 (where the cash deficit was $1 trillion), this past fiscal year saw no major recession. No full-scale war. No financial crisis or bank bailout. It was just another year... business as usual. And yet they still managed to overspend by nearly $1 trillion, with costs exceeding revenue by more than 20% (just like the French in 1788).
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Congress has already put forward a new spending bill for this Fiscal Year-- another 4+ trillion, not including any emergency spending that might arise (like hurricane relief, for example).
So we're already looking at another nearly $1 trillion loss for the coming fiscal year, especially given that there's almost no growth to tax revenue.
HALIFAX—A weatherman says he got more than he bargained for during a recent trip to a Costco in Halifax after finding a live scorpion in a bag of bananas.
Nathan Coleman, a reporter for The Weather Network, says he was unloading groceries when his 11-year-old daughter spotted something squirming in a plastic bag.
Coleman says he dismissed the rustling until his mother put the bananas away and noticed the scorpion.
He says he double-bagged the arachnid and drove to the Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History, where it has been jarred for observation.
Coleman says a warehouse manager has apologized to him and says Costco is looking into the incident, but he thinks the product should be pulled from the shelves in the interest of safety.
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April 24 (Reuters) - The CME Group on Tuesday said it will raise storage rates for K.C. hard red winter wheat futures on May 18, after the contract’s first variable storage rate (VSR) observation period.
* Storage rates on K.C. wheat futures will increase to about 11 cents per bushel per month, up from 8 cents wheat calendar spreads from March 19 to April 20, 2018 averaged 93.90 percent of financial full carry.
* CME Group last year installed the VSR mechanism on K.C. wheat, in which the exchange raises storage rates when calendar spreads average above 80 percent of full carry. If spreads average below 50 percent, the exchange lowers storage rates.
* The exchange said it will not change storage rates of about 11 cents per bushel for Chicago Board of Trade wheat futures after spreads during the period averaged 62.48 percent of full carry. (Reporting by Nallur Sethuraman in Bengaluru)
An extensive blaze in the Bronx wiped out several businesses Tuesday morning, according to the FDNY, but no one was injured.
The fire, which first broke out just before 5:30 a.m. inside 316 E. 194th St. in the Fordham Manor area of the Bronx, quickly started escalating: It was declared a two-alarm fire about 15 minutes later and eventually declared a five-alarm at about 7:40 a.m.
James Leonard, the FDNY’s chief of department, said the firefighters encountered “heavy fire conditions, heavy smoke conditions” at all seven stores at the building when they first arrived on scene.
The flames were brought under control at about 9:20 a.m., the FDNY said.
Leonard, who described the structure as “totally destroyed,” said, “The success here today is that we have no injuries. The bad news is that we have a total loss of a building and seven businesses have lost their building.”
The seven stores affected included a Laundromat, barber shop, pizzeria, pharmacy, among others.
The blaze is under investigation.
A 13-year-old girl who was the subject of a missing person alert is with her mother in Poland, Polish authorities have told police.
Serena Alexander-Benson was last seen by her father leaving their home address in Wimbledon just before 8am on 25 May.
She had told her father she was going to school and the alarm was raised after she failed to arrive.
Police investigations found out she left the UK via the Eurotunnel in Folkstone with an older woman the same day.
It later emerged she was travelling in a car with a female friend of her mother.
The National Crime Agency has since been in contact with Polish authorities who have confirmed Serena is with her mother in Poland.
A Met Police statement said: "Enquires continue to establish whether any offences have been committed.
"There has been no European Arrest Warrant issued."
It is understood her mother lives in Poland.
Police previously said their priority was ensuring Serena was safe, after which point they would consider potential charges.
Gas and electricity distributor National Grid Plc (NG.L) said it expected full-year earnings per share to be 5 pence more than previously estimated due to "higher favourable timing" in both its UK and U.S. businesses.
"The over-recoveries primarily relate to out-turn electricity and gas volumes being different to anticipated volumes (e.g. due to weather)," the company said, adding U.S. over-recoveries benefited from mandated state level collections.
Timing has no impact on long-term performance and the gains would be returned to shareholders in the future, National Grid added.
(Reporting by Sanjeeban Sarkar in Bengaluru; Editing by Sunil Nair)
Crazy people in the world I tell ya.. Taylor’s latest stalker broke into her New York townhouse on Friday morning, took a shower, then had a nap in Taylor’s bed.
The stalker is 22-year-old Roger Alvarado from Homestead, Florida and of course he’s been arrested.
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Queensland has secured another Hollywood blockbuster, with filming to start on the Gold Coast straight after the Commonwealth Games.
The Greater Bridgeport Retired Teachers Association is offering scholarships in the amount of $1,100 each to be awarded to 16 seniors, one from each of the public high schools in the greater Bridgeport area, who express intention to pursue a career in education.
Retired teachers from Bridgeport, Easton, Fairfield, Milford, Monroe, Shelton, Stratford and Trumbull will attend many of the high school awards ceremonies to present the scholarships.
Interested seniors should contact their local high school guidance counselor for an application form. Individual schools determine winning recipients and set deadline dates.
For more information, call GBRTA Scholarship Chairman Marilyn Mitchell at 203-261-4767.
Former FBI Director James Comey, who was fired by President Trump, responds to the release of the disputed GOP intelligence memo that alleges FBI abuses of its surveillance authority.
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A 22-year-old man is in hospital with serious injuries after his vehicle left a highway in Lunenburg County Monday morning.
The RCMP responded to the scene on Highway 325 in Maitland, N.S. just after 2:20 a.m.
Police say some residents awoke to find a 2000 Pontiac Sunfire on their front lawn, and the power pole in front of their home damaged.
The driver, and lone occupant of the vehicle, sustained serious injuries and was taken to the South Shore Regional Hospital in Bridgewater. The Lunenburg County man was later transported to the Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre in Halifax.
Police say Highway 325 is closed between Northfield Road and Big Lots Road.
The cause of the collision is under investigation.
Police: Student stabbed at junior high school in Fife
FIFE, Wash. (AP) — Authorities say a student was injured at a junior high school in the Tacoma suburb of Fife when another student stabbed him in the neck and side.
Fife Police Department Assistant Chief Dave Woods says officers were called to Columbia Junior High at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday for a stabbing.
Woods says a 15-year-old victim with stab wounds was taken to a local hospital with what were believed to be non-life threatening injuries.
Woods says shortly after arriving officers detained a 15-year-old suspect with a knife.
The school was temporarily on lockdown while detectives confirmed all weapons were recovered and that no one else was involved.
Woods says preliminary investigation shows the boys had an ongoing dispute.
The suspect was booked on investigation of assault.
EDH chimney catches fire
Flames shoot through a wall above the fireplace at an El Dorado Hills home. Courtesy photo
A family of three is staying with friends after their Edgehill Drive home in El Dorado Hills caught fire Monday morning.
“The fire was reported at approximately 8:30 a.m. by the occupants of the home after they heard popping in their walls and smoke filled their house,” El Dorado Hills Fire Division Chief Mike Lilienthal said. “El Dorado Hills firefighters had a fast response to the scene and were able to confine the fire to the fireplace flue box and to the living room of the house.”
The fire caused about $70,000 in damage. The official cause remains under investigation; however, Lilienthal said, based on the information investigators have “every indication points to a problem with the fireplace.”
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Here’s what he had to say: “This kind of stuff happens very rarely in the NBA where you get a group of players this talented who are together in their primes. It’s so rare so I know exactly how lucky I am. “I love it, I love the group, I love coaching them every day, and this is what I want to do for a long time. That’s the plan, so I just got to keep pushing forward.”
A new brewery with big offerings is taking root just outside of Austin. On June 4, Vista Brewing broke ground on a 21-acre development in Driftwood.
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Police have arrested a third suspect after opponents to the Dakota Access pipeline hung a banner from the roof of the U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis during the Minnesota Vikings’ season finale against the Chicago Bears.
The 27-year-old woman is accused of obstructing legal process. Police haven’t released details of her role in the incident Sunday afternoon.
Two other people accused of sneaking onto a truss in the roof and rappelling down to unfurl the banner have been arrested for trespass. Formal charges are pending.
The game wasn’t interrupted, but eight rows of fans seated below the banner were cleared as a precaution.
The Dakota Access pipeline would carry oil from North Dakota to Illinois. Opponents fear it could harm the environment and American Indian artifacts. The pipeline developer disputes that.
Moran is not in the lineup Tuesday as the Pirates host the Tigers.
Moran and David Freese have largely been platooning at third base. Freese has started against every lefty but starts against a righty for the second time this season Tuesday. It's a bit of an odd move, as the Tigers will start a southpaw in Matt Boyd on Wednesday, so Moran will likely sit two days in a row. The 25-year-old's .270/.329/.381 line through his first 19 games with the Pirates certainly isn't good enough to necessitate an everyday role at third base, though Freese's .226/.294/.452 line isn't much better.
TORONTO (AP) - The Latest on the incident in which a van plowed down a Toronto sidewalk, killing and injuring several people (all times local):
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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says authorities see no national security element in the seeming attack on pedestrians in Canada’s largest city.
Trudeau says the incident “hasn’t changed the overall threat level in Canada,” though it occurred as Cabinet ministers from the G7 nations are meeting in Toronto.
Trudeau says Canada will do whatever it can to keep its citizens safe, while staying true to its values.
Speaking at a news conference Tuesday, he said, “We cannot as Canadians choose to live in fear every single day as we go about our daily business.”
Police are trying to determine why a driver plowed a rented van along a crowded sidewalk in Toronto, killing 10 people and injuring 15 in what many said seemed a deliberate attack.
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A 39-year-old was jailed for a month in Nicosia on Monday after he was caught speeding earlier this year.
He was found guilty of speeding and reckless and dangerous driving.
The man was caught doing 207 kilometres per hour on the Nicosia to Troodos motorway where the speed limit is 100 kilometres per hour.
An annual scenic tour of Ohio that brings in visitors from all across the country is set to begin in two weeks. The local chamber of commerce is planning multiple events to hold that day, but they need a lot of volunteers to make it happen.
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“The AAV is designed to fly for maximum 30 minutes at a maximum cruising speed of 160 km/h, and the standard speed shall be 100 km/h. The ascending/descending speed is about 6 meters per second and the landing speed is 4m/s. The AAV measures 3.9 m in length, 4.02 m in width and 1.60 m in height. It weighs about 250 kg and 360 with a passenger. The maximum cruising height is 3000 feet and the battery charging time is 1-2 hours. The AAV is designed to operate under all climatic conditions unless there is a thunderstorm. The vehicle is fitted with highly accurate sensors with a very low-error threshold and can resist vibrations and extreme temperatures.
The jury weighing corruption charges against former Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano said it was at an impasse on Wednesday — one day after starting over from scratch following the replacement of a panelist.
The eighth day of deliberations saw the jury send out a note at about 12:30 p.m. stating, “We are deadlocked.”
In response, Central Islip federal Judge Joan Azrack urged the jurors — midway through their 12th week of service — to try again to reach a verdict, saying: “There is no reason to believe this [case] can be tried any better or more ­exhaustively than it has been.”
The jury didn’t send out any more notes before being dismissed at 5 p.m., and was due to resume deliberations Thursday.
After deliberating about one hour, jurors in the Anthony Ish trial returned to the courtroom on Tuesday to deliver their decision—guilty on both counts. Ish was found guilty of second degree murder and guilty of assault with a deadly weapon.
Ish will be sentenced on Wednesday, May 10. He is housed in the Bannock County Jail to await his sentencing.
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OSLO, April 28 Norway's 2016 structural non-oil government budget deficit, a key gauge to public finances, has been revised down to 196.6 billion Norwegian crowns ($23.05 billion) from a December forecast of 199.8 billion, the Finance Ministry said on Friday.
The deficit corresponded to 2.6 percent of the size the country's sovereign wealth fund had at the start of 2016, down from a previous forecast of 2.7 percent.
($1 = 8.5282 Norwegian crowns) (Reporting by Terje Solsvik, editing by Camilla Knudsen)
A former professional BMX rider who set a world record for the longest power-assisted bicycle backflip has died.
The wife of Rhode Island native Kevin "K-Rob" Robinson tells The Providence Journal her husband suffered an apparent stroke Saturday. He was 45.
Robin Adams Robinson says the death was unexpected.
Kevin Robinson earned gold medals in the X Games and retired from competition in 2013.
He jumped 84 feet in Providence last year, setting a world record.
The East Providence native created the nonprofit K-Rob Foundation to improve children's lives in his hometown and surrounding communities. He built East Providence's first free public skate park.
Robinson visited schools to talk about perseverance and created a protective clothing line for children.
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In their first season since Dexter Fowler's departure, the Cubs entered Tuesday ranked 24th in the majors with a .306 on-base percentage from the leadoff spot. So on Tuesday night, 240-pound slugger Anthony Rizzo became the seventh Chicago player to start atop the batting order this year - and responded with a leadoff homer against Mets right-hander Zack Wheeler.
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PITTSBURGH (AP) - The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed inside linebacker Jon Bostic to a two-year contract.
Details of the deal were not disclosed and it will not be finalized until after Bostic undergoes a physical on Monday.
The 26-year-old Bostic played 14 games for Indianapolis last season, getting 97 tackles and one sack. Bostic injured his right knee against Denver in December and finished the season on injured reserve. Pittsburgh is Bostic's fifth stop.
Bostic began his career with Chicago after being taken in the second round of the 2013 draft. He played two seasons in Chicago then one in New England before the Patriots traded him to Detroit in 2016. He missed the entire season in Detroit with a foot injury before joining the Colts.
The Steelers are in need of depth at inside linebacker with Ryan Shazier already ruled out for 2018 because of a spinal injury suffered in Cincinnati in December.
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TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Fourth-seeded Timea Babos beat Wang Yafan 6-3, 6-4 Saturday to advance to the final of the Taiwan Open.
Babos claimed her first win in three matches against Wang and will face Kateryna Kozlova in Sunday's final.
Kozlova eliminated Sabine Lisicki, earning a 7-5, 6-4 victory to reach her first WTA singles final.
Babos took both sets behind 24 winners, including seven aces. The Hungarian also won far more points on her second serve than Wang — 54 to 38 percent.
Kozlova had 18 winners and only 13 unforced errors against Lisicki, whose 32 winners were offset by 31 unforced errors and six double faults.
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Dyson allowed two runs on three hits and two walks to blow his third save and record his third loss of the season Sunday against Seattle.
It would be surprising to see Dyson continue pitching in the ninth inning going forward, or at least in the immediate future. He's allowed 13 runs through just 4.1 innings and hasn't converted a single save opportunity. With Matt Bush nursing a shoulder injury, Jeremy Jeffress is likely the next closer candidate, but this also has the potential to turn into a committee effort with Jose Leclerc and Tony Barnette also in the mix.
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White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer, in his press briefing Tuesday speaking on Donald Trump’s activities for Monday said: “…In addition to his in-person meetings with the prime ministers of Japan and Canada, the President also recently had phone calls with the presidents of Tunisia, Peru, Nigeria, Colombia and South Africa. Readouts are available on all of those calls.”
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‘It was him or me, and I decided – I wanted to live.’
Silent Squall was my first encounter with Alfa’s work. If I were to review the book in a few words, I would cite the journey I embarked upon from page one and the words I have been left with since. Alfa lives within these pages. She broke my heart (Flight), gifted me the parts large enough to piece back together (In the Air) and taught me how to do so (Landing).
In the author’s note, Alfa addresses a question she is often asked: ‘Why do you only write about love?’ She answers with the words – ‘Love trumps everything’ and in Silent Squall, this is the lesson she teaches. We are told a story about how love broke and abused her but we are taught that love can also save us, if…
House Speaker Paul Ryan is planning to hold a town hall meeting Aug. 21, his first open to the public in nearly two years.
The town hall in Racine is being organized by CNN and will be hosted by Jake Tapper. Ryan's office says CNN will be in charge of attendance for the event and is inviting attendees from Ryan's southeastern Wisconsin congressional district.
Republican and Democratic opponents have criticized Ryan for not holding a public town hall since October 2015. Ryan has defended himself by saying he doesn't want opponents from outside his district bussed in to disrupt any such meeting.
Ryan has instead opted to hold invite-only town halls at businesses in his district and over the telephone.
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Monday an Albany teen, pleaded guilty to sticking up 2 convenience stores with a pink handgun when he was just 15 years old. Michael Alexander will serve 7 years in prison as part of his sentence.
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The shooting happened at the Plaza Hotel, located at 11828 NW Plaza Circle. (KCTV5)
A man was rushed to a Kansas City area hospital early Friday morning after being shot at a hotel near Kansas City International Airport.
The shooting happened at about 2:47 a.m. at the Plaza Hotel, located at 11828 NW Plaza Circle.
Police say one man was shot and is in serious condition.
Officers have not said if the man was shot inside the hotel.
Police do not have a suspect in custody at this time.
Hotel officials say there is no threat of danger to anyone staying at the hotel.
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Ivanka Trump: She went for black heels underneath her shapeless dress
Ivanka Trump, 36, stepped out in a frumpy outfit yesterday to support her father Donald Trump, 71, as he hosted Emmanuel Macron, 40, and Brigitte Macron, 65, at the president’s first French state visit.
The US president held an arrival ceremony in honour of Emmanuel’s presence, however, Ivanka looked disengaged with the important political event.
She wore a shapeless black dress which did nothing to flatter the former model’s lithe physique.
This dress was paired with the unimaginative accessory of black round toe court shoes with a stiletto heel.
Her face matched her drab look: various photos show Ivanka looking bored and unimpressed while speaking to those at the event.
Ride the Market-Frankford or Broad Street subway lines in Philadelphia long enough, and it's only a matter of time before someone asks for a handout. Since the beginning of April, however, plainclothed and uniformed SEPTA police officers have been working to curb subway panhandling.
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Reagan Florence, left, holds her daughter, Monroe, as she and her husband, Jon, drop off valentines and donated hygiene products for refugees at the International Rescue Committee in Salt Lake City on Monday, as intern Brittani Jay, back center, looks on. The donations were provided by Canyon View School in Ogden, Springville Junior High, the Utah Chapter of the U.S. National Committee for U.N. Women, and friends and family of the Florences from across Utah, Arizona and Minnesota.
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The wild ride is over for a Cross Lake man police say was caught with cocaine, booze, and a large amount of cash while driving erratically on a quad through the northern community Saturday.
Cross Lake RCMP conducted a traffic stop after spotting the quad with two occupants being driven erratically around 5:30 p.m. Police say the driver was not obeying road safety signs and neither occupant was wearing a helmet at the time.
The 33-year-old man operating the quad, a Cross Lake resident, was arrested for impaired operation of a motor vehicle, and during a further search police say they found 42 grams of cocaine, a case of beer, and a sum of cash in the man’s possession.
The accused is facing charges of Impaired Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime, and Resisting Arrest.
He was released on a Promise to Appear and will appear in court at a later date.
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This song sounds exactly how I expected it to sound. I really tried to like it. I really did, but its just not good. I’m not sure why Kanye thought it was a good idea to start 2017 like this. I don’t know what is going on with this man. I just hope he never makes another song with Tyga again. You can listen to the song here on Apple.
A Tidewater barge with a 26,000 capacity moves up the Columbia River. Tidewater was fined after other barges leaked liquid nitrate, according to the Washington state Department of Ecology. Jim Appleton/File Courtesy Tidewater
CAMP HILL, Pa. (WHTM) – Police are attempting to identify a man suspected of stealing a hand bell from a church in Camp Hill.
The theft occurred sometime between March 30 and April 1 at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church on Chestnut Street.
The bell is described as a Schulmerich C3 handbell that’s gold in color and has a leather strap.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Camp Hill Police Department at 717-737-1570.
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Woman in critical injury after bicycle crash in Collier County
A 57-year-old bicyclist is in critical condition after a crash Friday afternoon on Davis Boulevard, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Maria Malfitano, 57, of Naples, was riding a bicycle on the crosswalk, heading east on Davis Boulevard approaching Kings Way, the FHP said. A 2015 Lexus GX460, being driven by Cheryl June Pohl, 72, of Naples, was traveling northbound in the outside lane of Kings Way, crossing the intersection.
Malfitano failed to stop at the pedestrian control signal and struck the 2015 Lexus GX460, the FHP said. Malfitano was taken to Lee Memorial Hospital with critical injuries.
Pohl did not sustain any injuries, the FHP said. The crash remains under investigation.
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Josh had been coupled up with the drama student until he went to Casa Amor, where he fell for Kaz.
Love Island Georgia stayed loyal to the social media presenter, believing he would return to her.
But Josh angered the public by choosing Kaz and subsequently bragging that she was "sensational", right in front of Georgia.
Now, some have reportedly posted sickening messages directed at Josh.
Josh's friend – who is running his Instagram account while he's in the Love Island villa – shared a screenshot of an email he had received, which contained extremely offensive terms.
World stock markets and the dollar are firm ahead of an expected interest rate increase by the U.S. Federal Reserve. Germany's DAX index is up 0.4 percent and Britain's FTSE 100 0.1 percent.
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Turkish police struggled Sunday to track down an assailant who gunned down New Year's Eve revelers at a popular Istanbul nightclub in an attack that killed at least 39 people, most of them foreigners. The attacker, armed with a long-barreled weapon, killed a policeman and a civilian outside the popular Reina club at around 1:15 a.m. before entering and firing on people partying inside, Istanbul Governor Vasip Sahin said.
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As a public service, the Yuma Sun is publishing the names and photographs of the following people sought by the Yuma County Adult Probation Department or the U.S. Marshals Service as probation absconders. If you have information that would lead to the arrest of any of them, call surveillance officer Frank Silva at 373-1690.
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Police in New Jersey are investigating a deadly crash that killed a pedestrian in Gloucester County.
White House press secretary Sarah Sanders expresses support for the national security adviser, says there will be no immediate personnel changes.
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After 16 years and what should be a Hall of Fame career, Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Steve Smith announced his retirement Sunday. The official decision comes one year after he intended to retire, because he didn’t want to hang up his cleats following a season-ending Achilles injury in 2015.
He was met on the field after the Ravens lost to the Bengals 20-10 in Cincinnati and was clearly fighting back emotion just seconds after his final game.
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ROCHESTER, Minn. – One person was initially found unresponsive before being transported after being hit by a vehicle while riding a bike Tuesday.Police say a pick-up driven by 39-year-old William Hayes, of Mazeppa, was eastbound and looking into the sun and didn’t see a bicyclist on the sidewalk. The bicyclist, 59-year-old Jerry Swank, of Rochester, suffered a head injury and was hospitalized.The accident report said Swank “was not wearing safety equipment” and said both men were at fault.It happened at 17th Ave. NW and 7th St.
DesRosiers Automotive Consultants said new light vehicle sales in Canada bucked expectations to reach an all-time record for the first month of the year.
The consulting firm said about 117,300 vehicles were sold in January, up 5.7 per cent from the same time last year.
Continued demand for light trucks, which hit a near record of 73.2 per cent of the market, were up 9.1 per cent from December.
Sales of passenger cars slumped, down 2.6 per cent from the previous month.
Looking at volume, FCA led the field with sales of 17,761 new vehicles, followed by General Motors at 16,791 and close behind, Ford, at 16,461.
DesRosiers said it's too early to predict where the market will be in 2018, but suspects increasing interest rates may have prompted more buyers to lock in a low interest rate in January.
Canadians last year purchased more than two million vehicles for the first time thanks to record sales of light trucks.
NIPISSING – 1,976 Nipissing area customers will be affected by an upcoming planned hydro outage for Sunday (June 3) from 6 until 10 a.m.
The reason for the outage, according to Hydro One, is installation of new equipment at the Nipissing operation centre.
Townships to be affected include Caldwell, Gibbons, Baderow, Kirkpatrick, Field, Loudon, West Nipissing, Macpherson, Haddo and Casimir.
Hydro One says all customers to be affected by the outage have already been contacted.
Jody and Stephanie Burke announce the birth of their daughter, Lakyn Lynnise, on Feb. 1 at Grove, Okla.
She weighed 8 pounds 13 ounces and was 20.5 inches long.
Maternal grandparents are Pam Abbott from Hills­boro and Donald and Dana Abbott of Salina. The paternal grandmother is Reba Burke of Grove.
Lakyn has two siblings, Dalton Lee Burke, 10, and Ryker Gage Burke, 2.
Anonymous street artist John D'oh has joined in the love-celebrations this Valentine's Day by creating a series of alternative romantic artworks. As well as his skeleton 'waiting for love' on Park Street , the Bristol graffiti artist created two paintings on a hotel wall designed to get people thinking about the topic.
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Well its everyone’s favorite time of year, discounted candy time! Those precious days following the big candy holidays are where the real magic is for a lot of the grown ups. If you’re tired of eating the same old Easter candy perhaps you’d like to try a new spin on a classic.
Oreos have tried out tons of flavors so far and it seems like it was only a matter of time before they teamed up with Peeps marshmallow candies, right? Well either way we decided to give them a go on the morning show! Definitely different, and if you’re a fan of the Peeps, this is something you’re gonna want to try too!
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Victor Wanyama has returned to training.
The Kenya international took part in a portion of today’s session at Hostpur Way with his team-mates.
You can see Wanyama in action today in the photo below.
.@VictorWanyama joined part of training today as he continues his rehab. 💪#COYS pic.twitter.com/YPegq74ksI — Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) December 11, 2017
Wanyama has been out of action since August with a knee injury.
Having not played since the summer, the former Southampton and Celtic man no doubt had a shock to the system as he trained in the snow and freezing conditions.
Police in Kandara, Murang’a county have arrested a prime suspect who was in possession of one hundred and sixty six rolls of bhang. Kandara officer commanding police division Wilson Kosgey says the suspect has been selling bhang in the area and has managed to evade arrest on many occasions. He added that police will work closely with the residents in a bid to get information on such vices saying those found culpable will face the full force of the law.
"Since I was a little girl... I figured I would be a spinster with all the animals a house could hold. As I grew older, I was pretty sure I would get married but I still didn’t dream of a celebrated wedding," Souza told BuzzFeed.
The House approved the measure April 10 that strengthens requirements for doctors and pharmacists on the use a statewide controlled substance database. Doctors would also generally be limited to 5- and 7-day supplies when first prescribing the potent drugs for pain or after operations.
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Professional Sports have had many controversies uncovered in the 2000s, from Barry Bonds to the Patriots to Lance Armstrong. Athletes and organizations cheat.
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Crafting haute couture garments out of bathroom tissue is no easy feat, but 16 of Canada’s next top designers were eager to take on the challenge for the 14th annual White Cashmere Collection.
The national student design competition and breast cancer fundraiser, which was held Sept. 28 at the Royal Ontario Museum, is the world's first and only couture collection featuring garments fabricated primarily of bathroom tissue.
The special event brought together the who’s who of Canada’s fashion scene for an invite-only showcase.
Before hitting the runway, 16 beautiful models congregated backstage for hair and makeup. They were then gingerly fitted into the at-time fragile garments, which included intricate ball gowns, sassy cocktail dresses, and other whimsical frocks of all descriptions.
New York Times: “Every day dozens of Puerto Ricans pour into the Orlando area, fleeing their homes and lives ravaged by Hurricane Maria. In the months to come, officials here said, that number could surge to more than 100,000. And those numbers could remake politics in Florida, a state where the last two presidential and governor’s races were decided by roughly one percentage point or less.”
“There are more than a million Puerto Ricans in Florida, a number that has doubled since 2001, driven largely until now by a faltering economy. But their political powers have evolved slowly in this state, and the wave of potential voters from the island could quickly change that calculus.”
Pina (calf) was activated from the disabled list Tuesday.
Pina missed the minimum amount of games while dealing with a right calf strain. He'll rejoin a Brewers team which has also been without second-string catcher Stephen Vogt (shoulder) all season, with third-stringer Jett Bandy hitting just .195 in their absence. Temporary backup catcher Jacob Nottingham was sent down to Triple-A Colorado Springs to make room for Pina.
Robert L. Hiltgen, 90, died Sunday, April 16, at the Linn Community Nursing Home, Linn.
Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m., Thursday, April 20 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Greenleaf. A rosary service will be held at 6 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m., Friday, April 21, 2017 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Greenleaf.
Burial will be in St. Michael’s Catholic Cemetery, Kimeo.
Survivors include his wife, Gloria; sons, Robert J. (Ruth) Hiltgen, Steven (Carol) Hiltgen, both of Greenleaf; a daughter-in-law, Wanda Hiltgen, Greenleaf; a brother; and five grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.
Preceding him in death were his parents; son, Lawrence Hiltgen; a granddaughter, Kara Hiltgen; and three brothers and three sisters.
A memorial fund has been established and will be designated later. Contributions may be sent in care of Ward Funeral Home, PO Box 157, Washington, KS 66968.
Music producer Sylvia Massy demonstrated the incredible reverb from her band’s snare drum in this cooling tower at an abandoned nuclear power facility in Washington.Filmed at the Satsop Business Park in Elma, Washington, Sylvia, in a short break between recording songs, hit the snare once, causing a significant rumble throughout the facility. Credit: Sylvia Massy via Storyful
Many snow blowers barely got a chance to be used this past winter. The National Weather Service says it was one of the least snowy on record. The seven-and-a-half inches for Charleston from October through May was the 9th least-snowy ever. Parkersburg had less than five inches, and Clarksburg only got eight inches all winter. Even Snowshoe Mountain was well off the pace of their average 150 inches a year, as they failed to top 95 inches this year.
A man is dead after being thrown from his motorcycle. It happened on Billings Rd. in Livingston, Wisconsin in Grant County.
Deputies say 38-year-old Rusty Colin was riding home from work early Wednesday morning when he lost control around a sharp curve. He was not wearing a helmet and died at the scene.
The crash remains under investigation.
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The Waterloo High School girls soccer team ran into a tough Normal Community West squad in the Class 2A Rochester Supersectional on Tuesday night, falling 2-0 to end a memorable season.
The Wildcats grabbed the momentum early, scoring just four minutes into the match. Normal West then stacked its defense near the goal to prevent penetration by the Bulldogs. The Wildcats put the game away with a goal late in the second half.
Sydney Luedeman and Karleigh Daniels had a couple of decent scoring chances that missed just wide of the goal for the Bulldogs, who finished with a record of 18-3-3.
Waterloo defeated longtime nemesis Triad twice this season and won its first sectional championship.
Tuesday’s loss marked the final game for senior Luedeman, who has the most goals and points in program history.
Gov. Roy Cooper on Saturday said North Carolina would sue the federal government if it could not get an exemption from oil and gas drilling off the coast.
A sold out crowd warmly welcomed Tash Sultana to Union Transfer yesterday evening. Sultana, a twenty two year old multi-instrumentalist from Melbourne, Australia, has been making waves all across the globe with her jaw-dropping one woman show, as well as her debut EP Notion. She employs sound looping to build layers of melody and rhythm onstage, giving the illusion of a full band when, in fact, its just her. This technique, mixed with mind-blowing guitar performances left the audience speechless.
Accompanying Tash Sultana on this tour was fellow Melbourne natives The Peirce Brothers. Their upbeat folky tune got the crowd hype and ready for more. Get a look at the show in the photo gallery below.
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MOSCOW, March 18 (Reuters) - More than 20,000 people have left Syria’s Eastern Ghouta via the town of Hammouriyeh so far on Sunday, the Interfax news agency reported, citing the Centre for Reconciliation in Syria, a body run by Russia’s defence ministry.
Since humanitarian corridors were set up in the area, more than 68,000 people have left the Eastern Ghouta, the centre said. (Reporting by Polina Devitt; editing by Jason Neely)
Dr. Michelle Oakley holds her ground against two unpredictable squealing boars. Then, a camel neutering flips her upside down.
× Michigan jail releases man in frigid weather with no shirt
LUDINGTON, Mich. (AP) — A sheriff’s office in western Michigan has changed part of its policy after an inmate was allowed to leave jail in below freezing temperatures without wearing a shirt or shoes.
The Ludington Daily News reports that Nick Wroble left Mason County’s jail Tuesday bare-chested and in socks. Temperatures during the day ranged from 18 degrees to 24 degrees.
The old policy required jail clothing to remain inside the facility. Relatives also could not bring clothing before an inmate’s release.
Sheriff Kim Cole said Wroble was given his shirt and other belongings and spent more than a minute playing outside with his dog before getting into a waiting car. Cole said Wroble didn’t want dog hair on the shirt.
He added that Wroble, who was jailed for breaking and entering with intent, “did not have shoes and he should have had shoes.”
While Mickey and the gang visit New York City, they learn that Jimmy has become quite successful at an investment firm.
YOUNGSTOWN — Visiting Judge David L. Fuhry today approved the settlement of a lawsuit that questioned the legality of Youngstown using water and wastewater funds for economic development projects.
The settlement calls for the city to issue $1.45 million in credits to its water customers. That's about $28 divided among the city's 52,000 water accounts.
It also requires the city to develop a written policy for providing water and wastewater grants.
A tentative settlement was reached in December 2017. It was finalized by the judge today.
RBS executives came under fire from the company's shareholders over the proposed closure of 162 branches in England and Wales as bosses gathered for the bank's AGM.
The earmarked closures add to the 259 branches designated to be permanently shut last autumn.
Chairman Howard Davies blamed the latest round of closures on the company's competition responsibilities linked to its £45 billion government bailout during the financial crisis.
Chief executive Ross McEwan added that he was "well aware of the issues" for communities and vulnerable customers, but said the take-up of digital banking had been "much more dramatic than I would have expected."
Mr McEwan told ITV News: "Let's just deal with the issue, customers are changing the way they behave and a bank like us needs to respond to that. And that's all we're talking about."
He was interrupted by an angry shareholder and "aggrieved ex customer" Clive Murray who described the AGM as an "absolute disgrace".
For parents who are looking for a private Christian education for their children that is also affordable, Chandler Christian Academy offers everything they are looking for and more. Tanya Marks, advancement director at CCA, said the school features small class sizes, a caring and family-focused environment, and high quality, competitive academics.
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Prince Harry Says He Shut Down His Emotions After Losing His Mother; Singer Meghan Linsey Explains Horrific Venomous Spider Bite on Her Face
PITTSBURGH (AP) - Three men have been sentenced to prison terms in the murder of a high school freshman in a drive-by shooting in Pittsburgh.
Fifteen-year-old Curtis Pounds was shot and killed in September 2015 as he was walking home from a football game. Prosecutors said a group from another neighborhood was driving through the area seeking retaliation for an earlier incident.
Twenty-one-year-old Keyshawn Givens, 22-year-old Daquan Moore and 20-year-old Romier Nevels all pleaded guilty to third-degree murder in November. Each briefly apologized Thursday in Allegheny County Court.
Givens, who prosecutors said fired the shots, was sentenced to 12 to 24 years in prison. Moore, the driver, and Nevels were each sentenced to six to 15 years.
A fourth defendant is awaiting sentencing on a plea to conspiracy to commit 3rd-degree murder.
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× FOX43 partners with American Red Cross for Blood Drive on Jan. 12
YORK, Pa.– FOX43 and the American Red Cross are opening the new year by partnering to host a blood drive on Thursday, January 12.
The blood drive will be held at the Jewish Community Center, located at 2000 Hollywood Drive in York from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
To donate, you can either walk-in or sign up for an appointment using this website.
In addition to coming out and supporting a great cause, you have the chance to meet your favorite FOX43 personality as well!
Our talent will be at the Blood Drive during the times listed in the following schedule:
10 AM -12Noon
Amy Lutz, Melanie Orlins, Andrea Michaels, and Jennifer Ready
11 AM – 1 PM
MaryEllen Pann and Bradon Long
12 Noon -2pm
Jackie De Tore and Evan Forrester
12:30PM – 2:30PM
Jamie Garland
2PM – 4PM
Todd Sadowski and Andrew Kalista
3PM – 5PM
Ali Bradley and Chris Garrett
Make your arrangements, schedule an appointment, and come out to help support a great cause at the Blood Drive!
Best Places To Get Your Pumpkin Fix In ConnecticutThis is the time of year to indulge in everything pumpkin. This native fruit is the base for fall treats at bakeries, creameries and markets throughout Connecticut. Here is our roundup of the best places to get your pumpkin flavor this fall.
Paatni designs stuff that looks like it was designed for actual katana-wielding ninjas. But for now, Bollywood cleans his racks up smoothly, right from Shahid Kapoor to Sushant Singh Rajput. However, when the tables turn, he does not pass up on the opportunity to dig into his closet. In addition to the suede + patent leather sneakers among others from his own collection, Paatni also seems like an Adidas fanboy. Can you blame him?
Unsafe seafood. Insufficiently refrigerated meats. Rusty shelving. Cooks without hairnets.
Reports show Florida health inspectors cited President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort with 15 violations in late January, days before the U.S. leader hosted Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe for a visit.
Still, the state inspectors allowed the luxury resort’s main restaurant and beach club grill to remain open as staff scrambled to make several immediate corrections.
Among the “high priority” problems described as “potentially hazardous” were faulty fridges with meats stored well above the required 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Other issues included fish being served raw or undercooked without undergoing “proper parasite destruction.”
Trump is a frequent visitor to the private club he calls the Winter White House. The Trump Organization did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
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Art restorer Jiri Lauterkranc has been studying a painting called La Crau with a View of Montmajour for three years.
He and his colleague at InsightART used a combination of a specialist X-ray scanner and traditional methods to analyse the painting.
Mr Lauterkranc believes the painting is a genuine Vincent Van Gogh and is sending evidence to the Van Gogh Foundation for final verification.
BBC Click finds out more.
See more at Click's website and @BBCClick.
Trump said he’d only run for office if the country was in dire need of a true leader.
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By Diane Lederman, dlederman@repub.com
AMHERST — The annual Winterfest has stretched from one day to eight this year, beginning Saturday and continuing through Feb.10 — the day Amherst Leisure Services Director Barbara Bilz is calling "the Grand Finale" at the Cherry Hill Golf Course.
"We decided to grow, spread the activities throughout Amherst, bring events to downtown," Bilz said last month.
The single-day Winterfest was held at the Cherry Hill Golf Course for more than a decade. The festival grew as large as it could at that location, she said. She thought the timing was right to expand.
"It's winter, the doldrums," Bilz said. "It's a good time go get out of the house."
The Winterfest umbrella includes arts and sporting events at Amherst College, the University of Massachusetts and Amherst Regional High School. Some events require tickets and others are free. It also includes hiking and music.
Here are some highlights:
ROCKWALL, Texas — A Texas couple has been arrested for allegedly selling a 14-year-old girl to an Illinois family.
Steve Marks has been charged with purchasing or selling a child for sex. He's being held at Rockwall County Jail with bail set at $1 million.
Police affidavits allege Marks knowingly sold the child for sex to a family in Elgin, Illinois. The affidavits say Marks and his wife, Lila Miller, attempted to resell the girl to a different family in Florida after the Illinois family only paid half of the agreed amount.
Miller is facing the same charges as her husband.
Marks denied the accusation to WFAA-TV, saying that anyone who would sell a child for sex "needs to be put away for the rest of their life."
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As the weather heats up, Coloradans are looking for great patios for dining out on delicious, light dishes and cool, refreshing drinks. It's the perfect time to try Colterra Food and Wine in Boulder County. Chef Bradford Heap joined us this morning with some of his stand-out menu items for Summer.
If you'd like to enjoy lunch, brunch or dinner at Colterra, you can call a reservation at (303)652-0777. Or visit their website Colterra.com
Deputy Foreign Minister Tzipi Hotovely said, Monday that the United Nations is a catalyst for Jews moving into Judea and Samaria. Addressing a Jerusalem gathering of rabbis and other leaders from the Diaspora, since a 1980 resolution similar to one recently passed by the UN Security Council, about half a million Jews have moved into the region.
The Likud lawmaker said the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement has failed miserably and is now on the defensive. She noted that since its start, foreign investment in Israel has doubled.
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The Fresno County Sheriff's Office is looking for another pair of missing hikers.Deputies said Jie Song and Yinan Wang, from San Diego, were last seen last Sunday. The two had finished attending a Crystal Cave tour in Sequoia National Park and were continuing to Fresno through Kings Canyon National Park, but never made it.Earlier this week deputies discovered the license plate of the car they were driving lying in the brush near the crash site where two Thai students went missing.A helicopter could not spot their 2012 Ford Focus but deputies are continuing their search and are asking anyone with information to call them.
Who are Leicester City most likely to sign during the summer transfer window?
Leicester endured a frustrating 2017/18 campaign as their pursuit of European football tailed off badly, leaving the Foxes languishing in ninth.
Manager Claude Puel is expected to dip into the transfer market to refresh his squad before the upcoming season, and a number of household names have been linked with a move to the King Power.
Leicester could offer an escape route for out-of-favour Manchester United defender Luke Shaw, while the brother of Chelsea star Eden Hazard is also a possible new arrival, according to Football Whispers.
Take a look through the gallery to reveal the most likely Leicester City signings during the summer transfer window – based on Football Whispers rankings.
(1 – unlikely, 5 – very likely)
HOUSTON — The Boston Red Sox: They’ve dropped the ball.
Boston right fielder Mookie Betts is a phenomenal defender, almost certainly the best in the game at his position. But everyone blunders sometimes, and baseball is generally weird and postseason baseball is especially weird, and on this particular moment in the bottom of the sixth inning of Game 2 of the ALDS, Betts caught a pop-up then lost his grip on the ball while trying to make a throw.
It was suboptimal. The misplay helped extend an Astros rally that would ultimately plate four runs and extend their lead to 8-1.
To add injury to insult, Betts appeared to be in pain during his at-bat in the eighth inning, grimacing and holding his wrist after a couple of swings, and he left the game in the bottom half of the frame. Betts missed two games in last September with a left wrist issue.
“iPhone assembler Wistron, a smaller rival to Hon Hai Precision Industry and Pegatron, on Wednesday confirmed that waterproof and wireless charging will be incorporated into the new 5.5-inch iPhones to be launched later this year,” Debby Wu reports for Nikkei.
“‘Assembly process for the previous generations of [iPhones] have not changed much, though new features like waterproof and wireless charging now require some different testing, and waterproof function will alter the assembly process a bit,’ Hwang told reporters after the company’s annual shareholders’ meeting on Wednesday,” Wu reports. “Hwang said he expects his company to ship more smartphones in 2017 than 2016, without providing a number.”
Wu reports, “Wistron is also making iPhone SE and iPhone 6 in India, according to Yuanta’s Pu.”
Read more in the full article here.
After a very nice Easter weekend, the nice weather continues for most of the state this week! Northeastern New Mexico will have a shot at a few storms later this afternoon and evening, very much like yesterday. A few storms could be on the strong side. Everyone goes dry for Tuesday and Wednesday with temperatures remaining 10° – 15° above average.
A storm system will pass to our north late this week. Right now, the chances of showers are not looking good. But expect a big dose of wind on Thursday and even more so on Friday. Cooler air will move in for Friday and Saturday. As the storm lifts out Sunday, temperatures will start to recover.
Florida authorities say an inmate who killed his cellmate last month while awaiting trial for killing another cellmate in 2015 is now in sol…
Volvo launched its all-new M brand on July 4, an app-based car-sharing service providing “dependable, on-demand access to cars” in lieu of traditional car ownership or leasing.
It’s not clear exactly how M will provide that access or fulfill Volvo‘s new mission of offering its customers “Freedom to Move” other than that it will use “proprietary learning technology” to better understand users’ specific needs.
What is clear is that Volvo will launch the service in Sweden and in the U.S. in the spring of 2019. Volvo did not mention whether there is a timeline to bring M to the Canadian market.
The automaker already operates a car-sharing service in Sweden, Sunfleet, with a fleet of 1,700 cars. That company will become integrated into M in 2019.
Volvo is currently testing the M service in Stockholm, Sweden, but is searching for applicants for beta testing on a broader scale in the fall.
The Aristocats, as seen last month as a trio in starting up another winter of weekly jazz concerts, 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays, at The Old Bull and Bush, 4700 U.S. 17, on the west frontage road, just north of Palmetto Pointe Boulevard, near Socastee and the south city limits of Myrtle Beach. From left: Lloyd Kaplan on woodwinds, Dr. Joe Moyer on percussion, and 96-year-old Nat Piccirilli on guitar and banjo.
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 3 Evening' game
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Iowa Lottery's "Pick 3 Evening" game were:
9-5-6
(nine, five, six)
Man discovers fishing line tied across Washington road
GRAHAM, Wash. (AP) — Authorities have opened an investigation after a Washington man nearly crashed his motorcycle after he drove through fishing line tied across a road.
Alex Teston says he received a minor cut to his neck after driving in Graham southeast of Tacoma on Friday night.
Teston says the line over the road jerked him back on his motorcycle but he was able to maintain control. He later discovered a horizontal cut on his neck where the line connected.
Teston reported the incident to authorities Tuesday.
The Pierce County Sheriff's Department says investigators found the line that may have been tied from a utility pole to tree across the road.
Authorities ask that people with information on the fishing line to contact the sheriff's department.
5-game ban for Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo was banned for five matches for pushing the referee after he was shown a red card against Barcelona in Real Madrid's 3-1 Spanish Super Cup first-leg victory on Sunday, the Spanish soccer federation (RFEF) said Monday.
Ronaldo was sent off in bizarre fashion, collecting a yellow card for taking his shirt off during a goal celebration before being shown a second for diving.
Upset by referee Ricardo De Burgos Bengoetxea's decision to dismiss him, Ronaldo shoved the official, which landed him in further hot water.
The RFEF issued Ronaldo with a 3,005 euro ($3,543.20) fine and a four-match suspension in addition to the ­automatic one-game ban the player was due to serve for his red card, the 10th of Ronaldo's career.
A senior North Korean official has accused the US of turning the Korean peninsula into “the world’s biggest hotspot” and creating “a dangerous situation in which a thermonuclear war may break out at any moment”, The Guardian writes.
North Korea’s deputy UN ambassador, Kim In-Ryong, described US-South Korean military exercises as the largest ever “aggressive war drill” and said his country was “ready to react to any mode of war desired by the US”.
CONWAY, Ark. — Mathieu Kamba scored 19 points, Jordan Howard added 18 and Central Arkansas rolled to an 69-54 victory over Little Rock on Saturday night.
Kamba was 6 of 10 from the floor, and Howard made two 3-pointers and finished 6-of-17 shooting for Central Arkansas (6-5).
Andre Jones scored 13 points and Anthony Black added 10 for Little Rock (2-7), which shot 28 per cent from the field and missed 17 3-pointers.
Black made a 3-pointer to start the second half and pull the Trojans to 35-33. But Central Arkansas answered with a 19-6 surge for a 59-39 lead with nine minutes remaining. Kamba and Hayden Koval scored five points apiece during the stretch.
The Trojans made just two free throws and missed ten straight field goals until Jones made back-to-back layups with about 10 minutes left.
Traders Raise Concern as Biggest Bitcoin Exchange Halts Deposits
Following Bitfinex’s announcement that it will refuse all deposits, fears have been brewing that bitcoin may encounter another Mt. Gox.
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During a recent concert in Chicago, JAY-Z sent good vibes in Kanye's direction after he performed "Can't Tell Me Nothing." "Shout out Kanye West. Peace and love," he told the crowd. "That was for you, Chi-town."
The onstage comment in Kanye's hometown echoes statements from Jay's late-November interview. "I [talked to] Kanye the other day, just to tell him, like, he's my brother," Jay told the Times. "I love Kanye. I do. It's a complicated relationship with us."
Jay remains optimistic about returning to the friendship. "In the long relationship, you know, hopefully when we're 89 we look at this six months or whatever time [of friction] and we laugh at that," he said. "You know what I'm saying? There's gonna be complications in the relationship that we have to get through." Watch the concert moment in Chicago here.
Chinese actress Zhu Zhu is all set to make her Bollywood debut in Kabir Khan’s upcoming directorial venture, ‘Tubelight’. While the actress is gearing for the film which is just a few days away from the release, she is already making waves on the Internet.
On Tuesday, Zhu Zhu shared a photo of herself in a pink bikini as she was spending some ‘me time’reading against the serene backdrop of a mountain and the sea in the background. The caption read, “#Needaholiday #chilloutzhuzhu.”
#Needaholiday #chilloutzhuzhu
A post shared by Zhu Zhu (@zhuzhuclubheaven) on Jun 12, 2017 at 12:00pm PDT
While the fans can’t stop seeing here drool-worthy photos, Zhu Zhu will be visiting India for the promotions of ‘Tubelight’.
Directed by Kabir Khan, ‘Tubelight’ stars Salman Khan and Sohail Khan and is releasing on June 23.
SAN FRANCISCO — People packed beaches and parks as summer-like weather set records for the day in the San Francisco Bay Area and other Northern California cities.
The National Weather Service says San Francisco reached 74 degrees (23 degrees Celsius) Saturday. That eclipsed the previous high temperature for Feb. 3 by 3 degrees, set in 1992.
Tourists like Janet Stolp of Delaware headed to a popular beach in the city. She told news station KGO-TV that she timed her trip perfectly because it was snowing when she left home.
San Jose reached 78 degrees, 4 notches higher than the 2009 record. The wine-country town of Healdsburg hit a whopping 80 degrees, busting a record set in 1906.
It comes as California is plunging back into drought. Days ago, scientists said more than 40 per cent of the state is in a moderate drought.
Attempt Murder Suspect Arrested in Oliver
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2018-05-29 14:16 PDT
File # 2018-18664
Thomas BRYDGES has been arrested on the Canada Wide Arrest Warrant in Oliver, BC.
An officer working general duty in the area spotted BRYDGES and recognized him from Bulletin fanned out by Langley RCMP. He was co-operative with the arresting officer and taken into custody without incident. His motorcycle has been towed in Oliver.
The Attempt Murder investigation will continue and Langley RCMP investigators will provide the details to the BC Prosecution Service for their consideration.
Thank you to our media partners for their swift response to assist with this investigation and arrest.
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Divyanka and Vivek | Source: Sachin Kumar Photography Facebook |
Divyanka Tripathi and Vivek Dahiya are undoubtedly one of our most favourite couples in Telly world. The two are always so cute and share the most fun pictures and videos of each other. Not to forget, they have a massive fan following, who absolutely LOVE the two together! As you know, it was Valentine’s Day yesterday and Divyanka posted this video of her reminiscing the time they were on holiday together and wished her hubby a happy valentine’s day.
Reminiscing the joy… #HappyValentinesDay to all😍 A post shared by Divyanka Tripathi Dahiya (@divyankatripathidahiya) on Feb 14, 2017 at 10:16am PST
Vivek Dahiya shared a video of what they actually did yesterday!
Happy Valentines Balaji ishtyle! [email protected] @sandiipsikcand A post shared by Vivek Dahiya (@officialvivekdahiya) on Feb 14, 2017 at 1:13am PST
Hahaha these guys are too damn cute! Got to love their PDA!
American Legion Post 46 cleans up Broad Street from behind the Depot to Highway 70 and two roads off Broad, Franklin and Chestnut several times a year. The American Legion has partnered with the Keep Putnam County Beautiful Clean Commission to help pay for the Adopt-A-Road sign and also purchased more vests.
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Janet Yellen testified to Congress today about banking, interest rates and the economy. One issue she also addressed: vacancies on the interest-rate setting Federal Open Market Committee. Daniel Tarullo, Federal Reserve governor, resigned last week, leaving President Donald Trump with three openings to fill on the seven-member board. Tarullo was the point man on bank regulation after the 2008 economic crisis, and his resignation gives Trump an opportunity to move faster on his deregulatory agenda.
Vitamin maker Jamieson Wellness Inc. is seeking to raise $300-million this summer by selling shares to the public on the Toronto Stock Exchange, joining a handful of Canadian consumer companies that have debuted this year after a dry 2016.
Jamieson, which was founded in 1922, is marketing its stock between $14 and $16 a share, according to an amended prospectus filed on Tuesday. It did not specify how many common shares it intends to sell.
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TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s Foreign Ministry says it will raise the case of a detained British-Iranian woman with the judiciary “out of humanitarian concerns” following a visit by British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson.
Ministry spokesman Bahram Ghasemi said Monday that the final decision on whether to release Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, who is serving a five-year sentence for allegedly plotting to overthrow the government, rests with the judiciary.
Johnson raised the case during a two-day visit to Iran that concluded Sunday.
Zaghari-Ratcliffe, a charity worker, was detained in April 2016. Her family has denied the allegations against her.
She is among several dual nationals held in Iran, where the judiciary and security forces are dominated by anti-Western hard-liners. It’s unclear whether Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, a relative moderate, can secure her release.
The film festival that brought new life to the historic Roxy Theater in Missoula celebrates its 40th anniversary before the theater undergoes a major renovation. The International Wildlife Film Festival has called the Roxy home for the past 15 years and brings 6,000 people through its door and an additional 2,00 school kids throughout the week.
Start the conversation, or Read more at KFBB.
The new Volkswagen Polo leaves the factory equipped with Kumho tyres. Already a supplier for the fifth generation of the model, Kumho is now supplying its Ecowing ES01 KH27 in 185/65 R15 88H size for fitment to the sixth generation cars that are being manufactured at Volkswagen’s plant in Pamplona, Spain.
The KH27 has been especially developed to meet the needs of compact and medium sized vehicles and is characterised by its notably low rolling resistance – the low fuel consumption and equally low rate of wear that result, have already been duly acknowledged in one of the highly-renowned ADAC tyre tests (ADAC Motorwelt 03/2016).
For further information on Kumho and its products for road and track see www.kumhotyre.co.uk.
*Automotive World is not responsible for the content of this news release.
When school boards look at their budgets each year, property tax revenues are the biggest contribution to their coffers and without local land owners paying those taxes on time and in full, the school districts and in turn their students are the ones who feel the impact. In the Nov. 16 edition of The Marietta Times, the Washington County Treasurer's Office published a delinquent land tax notice for all properties behind on their 2015 taxes due this year.
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Kevin Spacey’s alleged sexual misconduct halted production of The Usual Suspects, according to Gabriel Byrne, his costar in the 1995 thriller
To connect with clients in the places and at the times they engage online, TD Ameritrade (ticker: AMTD) is offering customers more social-media capabilities and has added round-the-clock trading in 12 exchange-traded funds.
The first social media platform to go live with TD Ameritrade’s chatbot, Ted, is part of a partnership with Facebook...
The Italian goalkeeper, who worked with the Blues boss at Juventus, is expecting the Premier League champions to be even stronger next season
The job of a Premier League manager is not an easy one - you’ve got to manage inflated egos, balance transfer budgets and ensure that you don’t crack under all the pressure from the media.
In fact, the role of a Premier League manager is much like the job of being Prime Minister.
So, as voters in the UK get ready to go to the polls, we want to know which Premier League boss you think would do the best job of being the next Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Share your vote with your friends and let us know in the comments why you voted for your chosen Premier League boss for PM!
NEW YORK, Feb. 14, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The Global Automotive Lightweight Materials is poised to grow at a CAGR of around 15.5% over the next decade to reach approximately $490 billion by 2025. Some of the prominent trends that the market is witnessing include shifting focus towards...
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Alanna Jaron, Amanda Jaron, Terry Fazio, Stephen Jaron
2018 Women of Initiative: (back row): Stacey Herring, Emily James, Amanda Jaron, Patricia Jilk, Jeanne Nealon, Brenda Melton, Debra Haley, Vick Tracy. (front row): Bunny Brooks, Judy Hushon, Wynnel Schrenk, Alice Arena
Brenda O'Connor, Kaleigh Grover, Lisa Spiller
Diane McGinty, Doreen Spidaletto, Nancy White, Maureen Lerner
Julie Chirichella, Anne Fleming, Peter Schuette
Katie Ahearn, Cindi Withorn
Mary Dee Neal, Judy Hushon
Patricia Jilk, Cindy Nelson, Craig Jilk
Willie Gorke, Barbara Teaford, Carri Kreisman, Arlene Shapiro, Lisa Freund
What: 2018 Women of Initiative Luncheon honoring women who make a difference through philanthropy and civic engagement
Who: 10 honorees and supporters of the foundation
Where: Naples Grande Beach Resort
A survey of 2,000 UK adults revealed 43 per cent are short of the cash they need to pay the bills
It's hard to cut back when it's the basic bills you are finding it difficult to pay
But one quarter said money is an uphill battle for them every single month.
The average adult is forced to turn to their credit cards or overdraft to get them through to payday four out of every 12 months, with one in 10 saying this is the case each month.
Six in 10 even went as far as to say they feel they are never going to make ends meet on their current salary.
Louise Harper-King, spokeswoman for OnePoll.com which carried out the research, said: “With rising costs and wages not following suit, it's not a surprise so many people are struggling.
“Living costs are getting more expensive each year, whether it's the fuel we need to put in our cars, utility bills or the price of food.
Abbotsford fields, rinks and courts were jam-packed with activity all year long with a busy year in the local sports scene. From the BC Summer Games to Olympic and collegiate success, Abbotsford athletes and teams excelled.
Start the conversation, or Read more at Lake Cowichan Gazette.
The liberal media has gone completely insane. MSNBC is now defending the incredibly violent gang MS-13 after Donald Trump mentioned them in his State of the Union address.
A man was arrested after Queensland Police released footage showing the attempted abduction of an eight-year-old girl from a car parked outside an Emerald pub on Thursday, December 28.
Police said the girl was sitting in a car when the man opened the door and reached in towards her. She screamed, and he walked back to his own vehicle, a Toyota Hilux ute.
On December 30, police said they had charged a 36-year-old man with one count of enter premises and commit indictable offence. The man was due to appear at Mackay Magistrates Court on the same day.
The child was not physically harmed in the incident. Credit: Queensland Police Service via Storyful
March 29 Capstone Turbine Corp-
* Capstone Turbine Corp - received an order for multiple microturbines for a repeat oil and gas customer operating in san juan basin
* Capstone Turbine- all 16 microturbines will provide prime power to oil production sites, production measurement operations and transportation pipelines
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Officials with the Savannah Police Department have confirmed that one person was shot at Bonaventure Funeral Home in the 2500 block of Bonaventure Road.
#SPDalert Officers on scene of shooting at Bonaventure Funeral Home in 2500 block of Bonaventure Road. 1 person was shot. Nothing further at this time. pic.twitter.com/Zpw9ARmcGk — Savannah Police Department (@SavPolice) February 3, 2018
There is no information on the extent of those that were injured.
WTOC has a crew on scene that is working to get more information.
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After grabbing on to the second wild-card spot in the AL with Tuesday's 8-1 win over the Blue Jays, the Rays look to get to a season-high four games over .500 when they wrap this two-game series with the Blue Jays tonight. The Rays will be again without SS Tim Beckham, who sat out Tuesday with a sore right knee.
Start the conversation, or Read more at St. Petersburg Times.
LEOMINSTER, Mass. (WHDH) — The Boston Bruins Foundation teamed up with Operation Service over the weekend to help veterans and service members get ready for the holidays.
Veterans and service members in the Leominster were given free Christmas trees over the weekend.
Also on hand was Bruins mascot Blades, who helped the veterans and service members tie the trees to their cars.
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First up is a $5 discount on the Fire TV Stick, which drops it down to $34.99. The 4K Fire TV is also on sale for $54.99, which is a $15 discount.
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These deals are only scheduled to run through tomorrow night, so don't wait too long before placing your order.
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) – A Florida man is accused of killing his 13-year-old daughter whose body was found in a nature preserve nine days after he reported her missing.
Hillsborough County Sheriff’s spokeswoman Donna Lusczynski didn’t offer many details surrounding the death of Janessa Shannon while announcing 37-year-old Nahshon Shannon’s arrest on Thursday. He is charged with first-degree felony murder and aggravated child abuse.
He reported the girl missing July 3, a day after he says she vanished from his home. But the Tampa Bay Times reports investigators believe the girl’s life ended before she was reported missing.
Lusczynski says Shannon picked up the girl from her mother’s house on July 1. At some point, she says, they got into an argument, “ultimately ending in the death of Janessa.”
Jail records don’t list a lawyer for him.
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Cleveland glam rockers Vanity Crash debuted their new release, the five-track Phantasmagoria, with a show at the BOP STOP that featured two sets of mostly original material and a brand-new female back-up vocalist Neka Nostalgia.
Led by vocalist/guitarist/songwriter Dennis Van Crash, the band tore into the songs from the new disc, their 5th, along with old favorites from this veteran band’s long career. The evening also featured an exhibit of work by the local artists who did the album jacket artwork —Gary & Laura Dumm, Jim “The Rev” Giar, Ashley Ribblett, Clare Kolat and Tim Switalski — and even a Skype video clip talking with David Bowie keyboardist Mike Garson, who contributed to Vanity Crash’s album.
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Hala Ayala, former president of the Prince William County Chapter of the National Organization of Women, handily beat her opponent Ken Boddye with more than 66 percent of the vote in the Democratic contest for the 51 Ayala garnered 3,678 votes compared to Boddye's 1,866, earning him about 33.66 percent of the vote.
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Watson Wayne posted this image to Facebook and prompted thousands of shares and an animal control investigation. (Source: Watson Wayne/Facebook)
Chatham County Animal Services is investigating a viral video of a puppy with its head stuck in a food container.
WARNING: Some users may find the Facebook post and video graphic or unsuitable for children.
Watson Wayne posted a photo and video to Facebook on Sept. 28 of a dog with its head trapped inside a plastic food container. His post was shared more than 3,000 times and received more than 600 comments, many of which were threatening.
Animal control called the case a "priority investigation," but a spokesperson had no further details.
Several other dogs are in the video. Some appear to be malnourished; however, it is unclear whether the owner has been contacted by any city or county officials or whether the dogs in the video are healthy.
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MOSCOW, April 6 The Russian Foreign Ministry said on Thursday it was too early to accuse the Syrian government of being responsible for a deadly poison gas attack in Idlib Province and said a proper investigation was needed, the RIA news agency reported.
The ministry also rejected U.S. assertions that the attack, which killed at least 70 people, meant a deal to rid the country of its chemical weapons stockpile had failed, saying that the process had in fact been "quite successful," RIA reported.
U.S. President Donald Trump accused Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's government of going "beyond a red line" with the attack on civilians and said his attitude toward Syria and Assad had changed, but gave no indication of how he would respond.
Russia has suggested it will publicly stand by Assad however and says the chemical incident was likely caused by a leak from a depot controlled by Syrian rebels. (Reporting by Alexander Winning; Editing by Andrew Osborn)
On the tenth anniversary of the Bear Stearns bailout, Kate Kelly, New York Times, and Grep Ip, Wall Street Journal, discuss the likelihood we’ll see another crisis in today’s financial sector.
Wine is pretty dang delicious on its own, but you can also use it to add flavor to many dishes, from "drunken" pasta to sauces and stews. You might think you can grab any wine and toss it into a dish, but you should put a little more thought into it before grabbing any bottle you have.
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New Ravens receiver John Brown was diagnosed with the sickle cell trait in October 2016, but Brown blames a cyst on his spine as a bigger problem.
“I’m healthy. I’m feeling good,” Brown said, via Jamison Hensley of ESPN. “Sickle cell was never part of the problem.”
Brown signed a one-year, $5 million deal with the Ravens and expects bigger things than the past two seasons. He set career highs in 2015, before his health problems, with 65 catches for 1,003 yards and seven touchdowns.
He has had the same number of starts, fewer catches, fewer yards and fewer touchdowns the past two seasons combined than he did in 2015.
But the draining of the cyst after the 2016 season fixed his biggest problem, Brown said, and he hopes for a return to health this season.
“It was just something we couldn’t decide on or what they could find,” Brown said. “So, they just used it as a ‘sickle cell trait’ until they found I had a cyst in my spine. I’m fine; I’m healthy, and I know how to handle the situation.”
The runaway boys who were reunited with their parents
Two boys (aged 10 and 12), who had fled their homes in Titwala after skipping school in the first week of February, have been reunited with their parents. According to officials from Child Protection Unit, the duo fled on February 3 fearing reprimand from their families for bunking school.
The boys, 10-year-old Sagar Shinde and 12-year-old Lalit Shinde (names changed), were found by volunteers of the NGO, Child Line, at CST railway station. “When the volunteers asked them about their home and families, the duo said their parents had expired. The volunteers produced the two boys before the CWC and they were sent to a remand home,” a senior Thane Child Protection Unit official said. It was when constable Pramod Palande visited the remand home that they figured out the boys had been lying.
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YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif. (AP) — Mother Nature is again putting on a show at California’s Yosemite National Park, where every February the setting sun draws a narrow sliver of light on a waterfall to make it glow like a cascade of molten lava.
The phenomenon known as “firefall” draws scores of photographers to a spot near Horsetail Fall, which flows down the granite face of the park’s famed rock formation, El Capitan.
Capturing the sight is a challenge. Horsetail Fall only flows in the winter or spring, when there is enough rain and snow. The sun lights up the fall for only about two minutes at dusk for a few days in February.
Some photographers have had success this year as pictures of the glowing falls are showing up on social media.
Police and ground search and rescue crews have found the body of a person reported missing in Logy Bay-Middle Cove-Outer Cove Monday.
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary officers and Rovers Search and Rescue were in the Red Cliff area after receiving a report Sunday evening of a missing 20-year-old Pouch Cove man.
A press release from the police Monday afternoon said police and the Rovers resumed the search Monday when daylight and weather conditions permitted.
Police haven't released any more information.
RNC's major crime unit is investigating and working with the office of the chief medical examiner to determine the cause of death.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has upheld a challenged practice that is used to invalidate patents without the involvement of federal courts.
The justices on Tuesday rejected a bid to strike down a process established by Congress in 2011 to speed up patent reviews.
The justices voted 7-2 in favor of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's patent review process. It has been used to invalidate hundreds of patents since it was established in 2012.
Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Neil Gorsuch dissented.
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DOHA, Qatar (AP) Defending champion Novak Djokovic had a slow start to his first match of 2017 before prevailing 7-6 (1), 6-3 over Jan-Lennard Struff in the first round of the Qatar Open on Monday.
Second-seeded Djokovic trailed 4-0 in the opener before recovering to 5-5 and finally finding his form in the tiebreaker, where his 63rd-ranked German opponent won only one point.
The second-ranked Serb broke serve in the first and last games of the second set to close out the match.
Djokovic next plays either Horacio Zeballos or Florian Mayer in the second round.
Top-seeded Andy Murray plays 69th-ranked Jeremy Chardy of France in his opener on Tuesday.
Murray, who took the top ranking from Djokovic at the end of last year, was in action on Monday with Mariusz Fyrstenberg in the doubles. The pair lost to David Marrero and Nenad Zimonjic 6-2, 6-4.
Walmart Exclusive Transformers Quadrilogy Special Edition Gift Set Revealed
2005 Boards Member*IceMagnus has come across something really interesting. Walmart is listing an exclusive*Transformers Quadrilogy Special Edition Gift Set which not only contains Bluray + Digital HD versions of Transformers 2007, Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen, Transformers: Dark Of The Moon, Transformers: Age Of Extinction but also an additional random toy from Transformers: Prime – Beast Hunters (Legion Class / Cyberverse). So far, our member has uncovered Legion Class Bumblebee with Eagleshot Bow and Prowl with Justice Hammer . Check out the images, after the jump. The post Walmart Exclusive Transformers Quadrilogy Special Edition Gift Set Revealed appeared first on Transformer World 2005 - TFW2005.COM
A woman interrupts a speaker to voice her support for Pro Choice during the Pro Life rally at the Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City, Mo., Wednesday, June 14, 2017. The crowd responded back by chanting, "We are Pro Life," as the woman was escorted out by security. The Jefferson City News-Tribune via AP Mikala Compton
Speaking out for the first time since her mother, Carrie Fisher, and grandmother, Debbie Reynolds, died, "Scream Queens" actress Billie Lourd posted an Instagram photo of herself as a child with her mom and grandma, along with a message to fans.
“Receiving all of your prayers and kind words over the past week has given me strength during a time I thought strength could not exist,” Lourd, 24, wrote today. “There are no words to express how much I will miss my Abadaba and my one and only Momby. Your love and support means the world to me.”
Fisher, 60, died Dec. 27, four days after going into cardiac arrest while on an airplane. Reynolds, 84, died a day later after suffering a stroke, her family said.
Reynolds’ son, Todd Fisher, confirmed to ABC News that the family is planning a joint funeral for the two iconic actresses.
An autopsy revealed that remnants of a stun gun were in the hair of a 15-year-old boy who crashed an all-terrain vehicle and died after a Michigan state trooper fired a Taser.
The Detroit Free Press quotes the autopsy report as saying "leads" from an "electrical weapon" were found in the hair on the back of Damon Grimes' head and lower back.
The teen died from multiple blunt injuries in the Aug. 26 crash in Detroit. Trooper Mark Bessner has resigned, and a criminal investigation is being conducted.
Bessner's lawyer says he made a split-second decision to use a Taser when Damon refused to stop. The teen's family has filed a $50 million lawsuit.
Since the teen's death, state police no longer conduct high-speed chases in Detroit unless they're investigating a major crime.
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Hollywood talent agency CAA inks deal with media mogul Li Ruigang
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The East Baton Rouge metro council is expected to get an update from a Baton Rouge Police Department spokesman on the status of the officers involved in the shooting death of Alton Sterling, as well as an update about the 911 call from that night from EMS officials.
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday required Arizona to continue to provide driver's licenses to the so-called Dreamers immigrants and refused to hear the state's challenge to an Obama-era program that protects hundreds of thousands of young adults brought into the country illegally as children.
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* Nordea and SEB were Joint Lead Managers for the bond issue Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting By Terje Solsvik)
WASHINGTON (AP) — Students who were defrauded by Corinthian Colleges are claiming in court that the Education Department has illegally obtained and used their earnings data in order to limit their student loan relief.
A group of former Corinthian students are making the claim in a motion filed over the weekend in federal court in California.
The Education Department announced in December that it will use earnings data in order to determine how much of federal loans to forgive for students of the now defunct for-profit school.
The motion claims that the agency "secretly and illegally co-opted Social Security data." Attorneys with the Project on Predatory Student Lending at Harvard University say the agency should have notified students that it would use their data.
The Education Department declined to comment on pending litigation.
CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – A portion of East Street is blocked off as fire crews work to put out a fire Friday evening.
Officer Mike Wilk of the Chicopee Police Department told 22News firefighters responded to a structure fire at 105 East Street around 4:30 p.m.
Wilk said Chicopee officers are at the location assisting with blocking the roadway.
Drivers and pedestrians are asked to seek an alternative route so the fire crew can work to put out the fire.
This is a developing story. 22News will bring you updates as more information becomes available.
Andujar is not in the lineup against Atlanta on Wednesday.
Andujar will take a seat following 20 straight starts, during which he's hit .211/.241/.408 with four home runs and 10 RBI. In his place, Neil Walker will man the keystone and bat ninth.
April 20 Pernod Ricard Chief Financial Officer Gilles Bogaert tells Reuters by phone:
* Hopes Indian sales should be close to being stable in full year 2016/17Keeps mid-term goal to stabilise Absolut voadka sales in U.S.
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On Saturday August 26 and Sunday August 27, Robertsbridge Church Rooms will host an exhibition by 20 local artists. The exhibition will be open between 10-4pm, and admission is free but donations welcome.
This popular village event is back following a year off abd will be “bigger and better” with even more to delight visitors. The exhibition includes paintings, etchings, woodwork, sculpture, pottery and crafts and has items priced to suit all pockets. Long-time favourites are joined by upcoming local artists to present work in a relaxed event open to all.
The venue is in Fair Lane at the centre of Robertsbridge. This building has been associated with many events over the years and needs costly repairs and maintenance. The Robertsbridge Arts Partnership (RAP) is supporting the event, and will be at the exhibition with details of the arts scene in the village.
The Galaxy 2017 season could hinge on the health of midfielder Jermaine Jones.
Jones, 35, joined the club after a shortened 2016 with the Colorado Rapids. Jones played in just five regular season games last year and four playoff appearances. He totaled three goals and two assists.
He’s played 45 minutes in the Galaxy’s first preseason game and 62 in last Saturday’s game against San Jose.
As he prepares for the upcoming season, Jones said he’s feeling great.
“I really don’t feel 35,” Jones said Tuesday. “When you’re around with the young ones, you feel always young. Then I have five kids at home, they always keep me young too. I would say I’m 29-30, maybe.
“To be honest, I feel really good and I think my numbers always show that I’m still in the shape that I can go.”always feel young.”
Increased demand for EUR puts. 10Y US-German yield spread rises in US positive manner. The EUR/USD one-month 25 delta risk reversals fell to -0.05 yesterday, indicating increased demand for the bearish bets (Puts) on the common currency. Also, the 10-year …
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The Grimsargh Players, who are due to present the comedy The Female of the Species, have had to cancel a string of performances.
The play was scheduled for Thursday to Saturday, March 21 to,24, at the Playhouse Theatre, Preston.
The show has unfortunately been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances.
Visit their Facebook page for more details and on what to do if you have bought tickets - https://www.facebook.com/grimsarghplayers/
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A self-described independent Scientologist and former comedian said he painted lewd graffiti on the Eurydice Dixon memorial to attack feminism and promote his anti-vaccination message.
Ms Dixon, herself an emerging comedian, was killed as she walked home through the Carlton North park from a gig in the city on June 13.
Just days after her death, police officers doing routine patrols of the area found the markings on the soccer pitch where her body was found, which had been transformed into a memorial site.
Firefighters clean graffiti at the memorial for Eurydice Dixon. Photo: AAP
Andrew Nolch said he was guilty and he planned on getting caught.
This Thursday, June 15th, we're going one higher - an assortment of songs that topped the Billboard Hot 100. From The Rolling Stones ' "Brown Sugar" to Blondie 's "Rapture," Prince and the Revolution 's "Kiss" to Lauryn Hill 's "Doo Wop ," we'll spend the day bringing you the songs that ruled the charts and the airwaves.
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British Royalty and Pop Royalty joined forces today to create a powerful video encouraging people to speak more openly about mental health.
The video — which starts at 1:50 — shows Lady Gaga sipping her morning coffee in her Hollywood abode as she FaceTimes Prince William, who's sitting in his study at Kensington Palace. The pair chatted about the importance of having conversations about mental health; an issue they've both been vocal about in recent months.
"For me, waking up every day and feeling sad and going on stage is something that is very hard to describe. There's a lot of shame attached to mental illness. You feel like something's wrong with you," Gaga told the prince.
"I feel like we're not hiding any more. We're starting to talk. And that's what we need to do really," Gaga continued.
Gaga told William that the two of them need to make the "strongest, most relentless" attempt they can to normalise mental health issues so that people feel they can come forward.
Critically acclaimed British screenwriter and novelist Ian McEwan has been invited to deliver a talk, titled “The Self: The Invention of the Literary Persona,” as part of events marking Athens’s stint as 2018 World Book Capital. The lecture at the Athens Concert Hall, organized with the support of the British Council, starts at 7 p.m. and is free of charge, with seating stubs being distributed as of 5.30 p.m. On Thursday, he will be at the Public multimedia store in Syntagma Square at 7 p.m. to meet fans and sign books.
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Quentin Road closed near Lake Zurich due to fire
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Quentin Road is closed between Old McHenry and Half Day roads near Lake Zurich due to a serious fire, officials are reporting.
Lake Zurich fire officials posted on their Facebook page that all crews responded to the structure fire on the 24000 block of North Quentin Road about 7:45 a.m.
The cause of the blaze and any injuries are unknown.
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Hi, all.
Just wanted to give everyone a heads up that those of you who requested a Royals' media credential for the upcoming season can pick it up at the Employees Entrance of Santander Arena prior to Sunday's pre-season game (opening face-off is 4 pm).
As many of you know, this is my final day with the Royals. I want to thank everyone for all of your support and assistance over the years.
Please note that, if you are unable to pick up your credential on Sunday, my successor, David Fine, should be here in Reading next week. His email (which will be set up by Wednesday) will be dfine@royalshockey.com; I'm sure he'll be glad to work with you to ensure that you get your credential.
Thanks again. Best of luck.
Mark T.
EAST LANSING, Mich. (WOOD) — Michigan’s Attorney General office says it still hasn’t received all the documents it has requested from Michigan State University in the investigation of the handling of former sports doctor Larry Nassar.
Investigators and Michigan State Police searched two buildings on MSU’s campus Friday.
A spokesperson said William Strampel, the former dean at MSU, still hasn’t issued emails or texts to officials last week after a letter released Monday requested he turn the documents over “immediately.”
Read the full statement from the spokesperson here:
“On Saturday, January 27, immediate production of physical items assigned to William Strampel were requested by the Special Counsel. This has not occurred. We are continuing to investigate with our partners at the Michigan State Police and will not be providing further comment.”
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It may be hard to believe, but there are in fact people today that believe whole-heartedly that the Earth is in fact flat, and that everything we’ve been taught about space/the planet our whole lives is part of a grand-conspiracy.
Now I’m certainly not a shunner of conspiracies…I think there’s definitely things in life that aren’t as they may appear on the surface…
But FLAT EARTH??
Setting aside everything we’ve come to know about science over the years that disprove any flat-earth theories…who benefits from such a lie? What’s the point? And could a lie on such a grand scale REALLY be maintained all these years?
Anyway, I read this article and thought it had a very interesting hypothetical idea for a TV show…Why not let these people go out to find the edge of the earth and film the whole process! At the very least we’d get some entertainment out of it. Whataya think, would you watch it?? Read more HERE
How Gazans Feel About Cost Of Recent Protests As many remain injured after weeks of protests on the Gaza border with Israel, Gazans ask what they got for the high price they paid.
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The standoff with Israeli forces at the heavily fortified border fence in eastern Gaza has left more than a dozen injured as hundreds of women and girls joined the 'Palestinian Women for the Return and Breaking the Siege' rally.More than 130 Palestinians have been killed, including children, and thousands injured during the three-month-long protest at the border. Nearly half of the deaths occurred amid intense violence on May 14, when the US moved its embassy to Israel from Tel Aviv to the disputed city of Jerusalem. Some relatives of the victims came to Tuesday's rally.The weekly march has been running since spring with Palestinian protesters denouncing Israeli occupation and the blockade of the Gaza Strip, and demanding the right to return to the areas they were expelled from in 1948.
BRIEF-Coreana Cosmetics to pay annual dividend as 50 won/share for FY 2016
* Says it will pay annual cash dividend as 50 won/share for FY 2016, to shareholders of record on Dec. 31, 2016
EAST GRAND RAPIDS, MI - Thousands of people spent part of their Independence Day afternoon along Wealthy Street in East Grand Rapids for the annual Fourth of July parade.
Participating in the parade were firetrucks, musicians playing everything from bass drums to bagpipes, politicians, local businesses and more, many of whom tossed out candy for young spectators.
Despite a heat index of around 100 degrees at the parade's noon start, spectators seemed undeterred. There were few gaps without spectators along the route, with the crowd becoming especially dense near East Grand Rapids' Gaslight Village.
The parade started from the intersection of Wealthy Street SE and Sherman Street SE near Wealthy Elementary School. The procession then proceeded along Wealthy before turning north onto Lakeside and ended at the intersection of Lakeside Drive and Reeds Lake Boulevard. The total length of the route was about four-fifths of a mile.
Demetrious Johnson Predicts When He’ll Finish Ray Borg at UFC 216
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Flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson chases history on Saturday when he takes on Ray Borg in the UFC 216 co-main event at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. If he successfully defends his belt, he’ll set the record for the most consecutive title defenses by a champion in the promotion’s history.
Johnson and Borg were originally scheduled to headline UFC 215 on September 9, but Borg was forced out of the fight two days before the event. The title fight was rescheduled as Saturday’s pay-per-view. Take a closer look at the title fight that could break records.
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April 10 U.S. wireless carrier AT&T Inc said on Monday it would buy Straight Path Communications Inc , a holder of licenses to wireless spectrum, for $1.25 billion.
The No.2 U.S. carrier said it would offer $95.63 per share, a premium of 162.1 percent to Straight Path's Friday close. (Reporting by Aishwarya Venugopal in Bengaluru; Editing by Shounak Dasgupta)
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Mangalore Refinery And Petrochemicals Ltd :
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This was the poser for estate surveyors and valuers at the inauguration of the reconstituted Estate Surveyors and Valuers Registration Board of Nigeria (ESVARBON) in Abuja by the Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola. “For me, I …
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April 6 The following are the top stories from selected Canadian newspapers. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
THE GLOBE AND MAIL
** Ottawa and the provinces are poised to unveil a sweeping agreement to liberalize interprovincial trade. tgam.ca/2nGHsop
** The Canadian Pension Plan Investment Board said on Wednesday it would launch a partnership to buy and build retail-focused developments across India. tgam.ca/2nGVPsV
** Hudson's Bay Co is looking to further slash costs and spending in what it says will be a major reinvention of its business as it steels itself for more tough times in the department-store sector. tgam.ca/2nH6tQr
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** Pamir Hakimzadah is to appear in Ontario court on Thursday to face a single count of leaving Canada to join the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. bit.ly/2nGCOH0 (Compiled by Gaurika Juneja in Bengaluru)
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RICHMOND HEIGHTS, MO (KPLR)- The first baby born in the St. Louis area in 2017 was delivered at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital shortly after midnight. Mom Jasmine Miller delivered a baby girl, Ashton, via C-section at 12:10am on New Year’s Day. Ashton weighs 5lbs, 4 oz. and is 19.29” long. Congratulations to all!
John “Jay” Joseph Sivigny, 46, passed away in Las Vegas, NV on July 13, 2017 from Wilson’s disease.
Jay was born September 15, 1970 in Cambridge, MN to John and Dolly Sivigny. He grew up in Rush City, MN until the age of 13 when he moved to International Falls to be with his dad. He later moved to Las Vegas where he became a Master Electrician.
He’s preceded in death by his mother, Dolly; step-sister, Princess; grandparents, Raymond and Rita Sivigny.
Jay is survived by his father, John “Jack” Sivigny (Carolyn Mann); half-brothers, Little Jack Daniels, Derik Olsen, Lance Mann, Troy Mann and Scott Mann; numerous aunts and cousins; and also a VERY special person, his fiance, Ginger, whom he loved very much.
Cremation has taken place and A Celebration of Life will be held at the Ranier Community Building, just East of International Falls, on Saturday, August 19, 2017 from 3-6 p.m.
Ten years in the making, The Foundry is a work of art aiming to transform Loveland’s historic downtown by revitalizing three underutilized city blocks from First to Third Streets between Lincoln and Cleveland Avenues. The goal of this project is to work with the City of Loveland to turn this area into a meaningful destination for locals and visitors.
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CHARLOTTE – The Armed Forces Families Foundation announced Charlotte-area IHOP franchise locations helped raise $22,909 for their annual fundraiser to help military families.
Nearly 300 Taco Bell and IHOP locations across the southeastern U.S. participated in this year’s fundraising drive, which lasted Nov. 2 to 22.
The nearest IHOPs are located at 336 South Sharon Amity Road and 9253 E. Independence Blvd.
The proceeds raised through the campaign will stay in the community where they were raised.
Visit www.armedforcesfamiles.org for details.
Much like the late Roger Ailes, Harvey Weinstein allegedly got away with abusing women, also over several decades, and also while enjoying the widespread admiration and gratitude of the politically like-minded. Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP File photo
I was an illustration major at university and one era we studied repeatedly was "The Golden Age". For illustrators that was roughly the 1900s through the 1940s.
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Accused killer Tex McIver has been released from jail after positing bond on Monday.
His bond was set at $750,000, however he is out after having $82,000 posted.
McIver is known as a wealthy attorney with property in both Buckhead and Putnam County.
He’s accused of killing his wife, Diane, and he has been in jail since April when police found a gun in his Buckhead condo.
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Revived Youth Cream Lisa Brookes is a 41 year old advertising merchant and mother of two living in Oklahoma City OK. Considering that she is at her thirties, the woman has been trying to preserve her appears.
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Richard “Rich” LaVecchia, known affectionately to his students as “Mr. L,” passed away on Saturday, Aug. 12, of brain cancer. Mr. LaVecchia was an immensely popular sixth grade science teacher at Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School for more than 40 years. As his obituary states, “He engaged his students with hands-on experiments and interactive lessons that inspired many to go on in the field or, at least, return to say “hi” and share a desk-drawer snack.”
Today, we have heard nothing but fond memories of Mr. LaVecchia and the highest praise for his teaching and interpersonal skills from colleagues, Region 18 parents and former students alike.
Thank you for your outstanding and inspiring service to so many students, Mr. L. You will be sadly missed.
RIP.
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Bring Tommy Home: Community Gathers Behind Local Family
The two met Tommy one year ago and knew he was meant to be a part of their family
FARGO, ND — A Fargo couple is getting ready to bring home a new family member.
Darren and Danja Hall are raising money to adopt a 10-year-old boy from China.
The two met Tommy one year ago and knew he was meant to be a part of their family.
Friends organized a fundraiser at 20BelowCoffee to help with fees.
Donation jars, along with tasty treats, filled up the shop.
“The idea of the event is bring your change, to change a life,” said Darren. “People can bring their change or whatever they like, and we just so much appreciate their help.”
You can learn more about the Hall’s journey on the “Bring Tommy Home” Facebook page.
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Quoting from an article in the Atlas Obscura web site:
“This little-known rival to the Library of Congress houses one of the largest collections of pre-1876 American books, newspapers, and manuscripts.
“Plenty of people in Worcester drive by the American Antiquarian Society every day, but few know about the vast amounts of knowledge held inside. This research library and learned society rivals the Library of Congress in terms of its historical content. Historians from all over the United States and beyond make pilgrimages to come here to do their research.”
The full article, along with several pictures of the American Antiquarian Society, may be found at https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/american-antiquarian-society-2. The American Antiquarian Society’s web site may be found at: http://www.americanantiquarian.org.
The Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame (CBHOF) has announced its six-member Class of 2017 to be inducted during the 13TH annual CBHOF Gala Induction Dinner on Saturday night, October 28, in the Uncas Ballroom at Mohegan Sun. The new CBHOF inductees are pioneer boxer “Professor” Charles Hadley, ring physician Dr. Tony Alessi, international boxing judge Clark Sammartino, referee/judge Dick Flaherty, boxing writer Dan Parker and boxer/boxing contributor Hugh Devlin, Sr.
Individual Connecticut award winners were also announced: Jimmy Williams, Conn. Professional Boxer of the Year; Kevin Bonilla, Conn. Amateur Boxer of the Year; Hector Rosario, Contribution to Boxing; Danny Schiavone, Professional Boxing Official of the Year; Sachs Medina, Amateur Boxing Official of the Year.
Cities in northwest and western Iowa can expect light freezing drizzle through noon today. Meterologist Riley O'Connor says the icing will not be continuous, it will happen on and off throughout the morning.
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According to Ian Begley of ESPN NBA , Justin Jackson has a pre-draft workout scheduled with the Charlotte Hornets . It is unclear when the workout will take place, it will surely happen before June 22nd which is the date of the NBA Draft.
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OAKLAND, Calif. (AP)  Former Oakland Athletics owner Ken Hofmann has died. He was 95.
The team announced Monday that Hofmann had died Sunday night. No other details were provided.
Hofmann and Steve Schott bought the A's in late 1995 and they owned the franchise for 10 years. Oakland won the AL West in 2000, '02 and '03 during their ownership tenure.
Says A's President Dave Kaval: "The Oakland A's are deeply saddened by the news of Ken Hofmann's passing. He will be remembered for his commitment to our community and his passion for the A's. His contributions to our organization are still felt today."
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Hofmann is survived by wife Jean, and their two daughters.
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Detroit Lions fans are rightfully excited about second-round rookie Kerryon Johnson, but the bookmakers do not share the enthusiasm. Johnson is not currently listed with any odds for the Offensive Rookie of the Year award at online sportsbook Bet Online.
Johnson gets no love, at least in part because of the perception that the Lions will deploy a running back by committee that evenly distributes touches. Many of us closer to the team, and I’m firmly in this camp, strongly believe Johnson and LeGarrette Blount will receive the vast majority of the carries and snaps.
Some of the odds here are interesting:
Baker Mayfield and Josh Allen are Nos. 2 and 3 in the odds, but neither is expected to start at quarterback for their respective teams anytime early in the season. And RB Rashaad Penny fell well behind Chris Carson in Seattle’s recent minicamp.
A prosecutor says a Cleveland man accused of fatally shooting a Salvation Army worker has been indicted on charges including aggravated murder and authorities are investigating to see whether the slaying and subsequent crimes were racially motivated.
Cuyahoga (ky-uh-HOH’-guh) County prosecutor Michael O’Malley says William Jones was indicted Monday. Court records don’t show an attorney for Jones.
O’Malley says his office is consulting with federal prosecutors to determine if Jared Fier-Plesec’s slaying and subsequent carjackings, assaults and the shooting of a woman in the leg by Jones qualify as hate crimes or civil rights violations. The prosecutor didn’t identify the races of the people involved.
O’Malley says the Salvation Army victim was wearing his Salvation Army uniform and discussing the Bible with someone in a lobby when Jones shot him.
Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Taijuan Walker winds up during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Wednesday, June 14, 2017, in Detroit. Carlos Osorio AP Photo
The Danish Institute is showing “Silent Heart,” a 2014 drama by Bille August about a family gathering at the deathbed of the matriarch. The screening, which is a Danish Film Club event arranged by the institute and the Danish Embassy in Athens, starts at 9 p.m. and admission is free of charge. There will be English subtitles.
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Dupree collected seven tackles (five solo), including a sack in the Steelers' 27-24 overtime win against Cleveland on Sunday.
After recording four sacks in his rookie season, Dupree totaled 4.5 sacks in 2016, despite playing in just seven games. He also recorded 24 tackles (19 solo). He missed Pittsburgh's Week 6 game against Miami, who they'll face in the playoffs for the fourth time in franchise history.
Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) - Manchester United triggered a one-year contract extension clause on Monday to retain the services of utility man Ashley Young until 2019.
Man Utd extend Young's contract to 2019
The 32-year-old's deal was due to expire this summer, but United have confirmed they have taken up the option of an extra 12 months.
Young, who joined United back in 2011 from Aston Villa, has rejuvenated his career at Old Trafford under Jose Mourinho as the former winger has made the vast majority of his 30 appearances this season at left full-back.
Indeed so impressive has Young's form been that he has been included in Gareth Southgate's England squad for friendlies later this month against the Netherlands and Italy.
London: Two patients with the most common form of sight loss in the UK have regained their reading vision after a groundbreaking clinical study.
This image shows a microscopic image of a retina being damaged by the so-called 'dry' form of age-related macular degeneration. Photo: National Eye Institute via AP
A man in his early 80s and a woman in her early 60s received a new stem cell-based treatment for age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a condition that leads to a rapid loss of central vision.
It is the first time an engineered piece of tissue has been successfully used to treat people with sudden severe sight loss.
The study into AMD is a major milestone for the London Project to Cure Blindness.
Researchers believe it could lead to an 'off-the-shelf' treatment within five years.
Goalkeeper Joe Hart, midfielder Jack Wilshere and left-back Ryan Bertrand have all been omitted and not placed on Southgate’s five-man standby list that includes Lallana, Tom Heaton, Jake Livermore James Tarkowski and Lewis Cook.
“Ryan and Joe have played a lot over the last two years so they’re not decisions we took lightly. I could’ve had easier conversations by keeping them involved,” said Southgate, whose goalkeepers are Jordan Pickford, Jack Butland and Nick Pope.
“With Joe, we’ve got three other goalkeepers who have had very good seasons and the decision I was faced with was do I keep Joe in and have experience around the group? Or give the three guys who have basically had a better season a chance? We felt the players all needed to be in on merit after their performances this season.
“Ryan is also very unfortunate in that it’s probably one of the strongest positions we have. Ryan has had a decent season, but I just felt the others were ahead of him.
House Majority Whip Steve Scalise of Louisiana was shot Wednesday at a congressional baseball practice in Alexandria, Virginia, congressional officials say.
Rep. Mo Brooks, R-Ala., said several other people also were hit, including two law enforcement officers.
Alexandria Police say a suspect is in custody.
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Stay with KFOR FM103.3/1240AM for complete coverage from ABC News on this developing story.
The Cuban birthplace of the world-famous daiquiri celebrated 200 years of business on 5 October. International bartenders joined in on the celebration to mark one of the worlds best-known drinking spots.
Sisters in Community will host an evening of music, reflection, prayer, and fellowship during Ridgefield’s National Day of Prayer this year.
The event will be held in the Garden House at Keeler Tavern, located at 132 Main St., on Thursday, May 4, from 7 to 8:00 p.m.
The community will be led in an evening dedicated to praying for the town, the nation and the world.
The national theme for this year is “For Your Great Name’s Sake! Hear us, Forgive us, Heal us.”
This is a free event and all are welcome to attend.
Uranus smells like rotten eggs, according to research released this week. But the cold will kill you before the smell. NASA
The U.S. attorney for the District of Kansas, Tom Beall, is not among federal prosecutors who were asked to resign. (Department of Justice)
The U.S. attorney for the District of Kansas, Tom Beall, is not among federal prosecutors who were asked to resign.
The Lawrence Journal-World reports Beall will stay in office for the time being.
Attorney General Jeff Sessions last week asked 46 prosecutors who were holdovers from the Obama administration to resign.
Beall took over the job in April 2016 after Barry Grissom resigned. Grissom was appointed by President Barack Obama but Beall was not a political appointee.
Beall joined the office in April 2011 and was named first assistant U.S. attorney two years later. After becoming acting U.S. attorney when Grissom resigned, the Justice Department later promoted him to his current position.
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Johnson (concussion) was a limited participant in Monday's practice, Joe Fann of the 49ers' official site reports.
Johnson, who's under concussion protocol, was listed with a no-contact designation on the injury report. No matter, his return in any capacity is a positive sign that he could return to the field sooner than later.
Choo went 2-for-3 with a double, a home run, a walk, a run and five RBI during Sunday's loss to Seattle.
The double and home run were the first two extra-base hits of the season for the veteran, and his RBI total climbed from two to seven. Choo is sporting a solid on-base percentage (.349), but outside of Sunday's breakout showing, the numbers have been rather pedestrian. The 34-year-old outfielder was also limited to just 48 games in 2016 and has missed significant time over the past three years, so it's probably be wise to keep expectations in check for the former standout contributor.
“We cannot have peace with such a state that was founded on top of us. This is a racist state. They treat us like sub-humans, they shoot at us to kill us, often without provocation. They destroy our olive orchards, and they keep thousands of us in jails without charges. We have reached a boiling point with them.”
The boys fire up the Mock Draft Simulator and run through a live 3 round mock. Kevin is the GM which means trading down is going to get WRECKLESS and BRILLIANT!
Before the mock draft Malcolm Butler April 21 signing deadline approaches. What’s it mean? Also Ralph asks the boys to name a backup offensive tackle on the Saints roster.
The best corner in Saints history bracket contunies on it’s expressway to the saddest Final Four ever.
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TIOGA, TX -- Two people were seriously injured in a chain-reaction crash in Tioga late Wednesday afternoon.
Police said a southbound white pickup truck had stopped in the driving lane of U.S. 377 -- a two-lane highway -- to make a left turn.
An 18-wheeler then plowed in to the back of the pickup, sending the smaller vehicle into the northbound lanes, where it hit another truck pulling a horse trailer.
The force of the impact sent both the horse trailer and the big rig on their sides. A horse was killed and a blue SUV also suffered damage.
Two people involved in the wreck were airlifted to a hospital in Plano, Texas, for treatment of their injuries.
Traffic was redirected to a grassy area adjacent to the accident scene.
Tioga is located in southwestern Grayson County between Collinsville and Pilot Point.
Jay-Z tried out the 22-day vegan diet challenge. Evan Agostini / Getty Images
The INSIDER Summary:
Several rappers have been vocal about their vegan diets.
Rappers like RZA and Raury have gone animal product-free.
Waka Flocka appeared in a video making vegan-friendly blueberry muffins.
The rap scene is getting greener every day, and by way of macro bowls, which probably isn't the first kind of bowl that come to mind. More kale and less kush might not be the hip-hop norm, but whether for humanitarian or health reasons, these vegan rappers "got the [green] juice" and are opting for Twitter beef over the real thing (thanks for both of those, Drake).
You'll never guess which of your favorite rappers have gone animal product-free.
– Chris Jericho has added Slipknot and Stone Sour frontman Corey Taylor to his Rock N’ Wrestling Rager at Sea cruise. Jericho made the announcement on Monday, posting the news to his Instagram account.
The cruise will take place in October and will be a mix of entertainment, rock music and wrestling. Wrestling names announced so far include Jericho, Jim Ross, Jerry Lawler, Kenny Omega, Cody, Dalton Castle, the Young Bucks, Brandi Rhodes, Adam Page, Jay Lethal and more. You can find out more here.
– Wrestling Inc reports that the dates for several episodes of WCW Thunder are incorrect on the WWE Network. The episodes were made available on Monday and per the site, the episodes from June 3rd, 1999 through September 9th, 1999 are off. This is due to the fact that both the May 27th episode was uploaded as June 3rd, so the dates are a week later than they should be.
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LA GRANGE TOWNSHIP -- The Walworth County Sheriff’s Office is is seeking information on two men wanted for questioning in regard to a criminal trespassing and attempted burglary case.
Officials released a photo of the two people Monday.
Deputies responded shortly before midnight on Friday Aug. 11, 2017, to a residence in the town of LaGrange for a report of a burglary in progress.
Tipsters told deputies that two subjects were observed riding bicycles to the complainant’s home and attempting to gain entry to the residence, according to a sheriff's office news release.
The suspects were gone by the time deputies arrived. The public is encouraged to contact the Sheriff’s Office with any information regarding this investigation at 262-741-4421.
Detroit’s Tee Grizzley and Chicago’s Lil Durk follow up the release of their joint project, Bloodas with the official video to the record “Flyers Up“. A quick NSFW party in the studio always does the mind right.
E Palaniswami camp wants Sasikala, Dinakaran to resign amid talk of AIADMK factions merging: sources
Chennai: VK Sasikala camp wants her to quit all party posts along with her nephew TTV Dinakaran amid talk of merger of two AIADMK factions, sources have told NDTV. After 25 ministers and lawmakers held an emergency meeting in capital Chennai on Monday night, the VK Sasikala-led AIADMK faction that rules Tamil Nadu has "welcomed" what it said was an offer from the rival O Panneerselvam camp to discuss re-uniting the party. Mr Dinakaran was in Bengaluru on Monday to meet Ms Sasikala, who is in jail in a corruption case.
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White Butte RCMP are asking the public to avoid going near Highway #6 on a grid road north of Regina after receiving complaints of a sudden death.
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Tunisia’s Interior Ministry says a suspected extremist blew himself up in the Ben Guerdane area near the border with Libya following a standoff with police.
The man’s identity hasn’t been disclosed. The ministry said in a statement issued Monday that a second suspect was shot during an exchange of fire.
Authorities said the two were members of Jund al-Khilafa, an armed group which has pledged allegiance to the Islamic State.
Tunisia’s security forces battled armed groups that attacked security and military sites in Ben Guerdane two years ago with the alleged goal of creating an emirate. Some of the groups crossed over from Libya.
Tunisian security forces killed more than 50 alleged attackers. More than a dozen officers and seven civilians also died.
Indian Lake’s softball team gained two hard-fought wins over host Riverside and Mechanicsburg on Saturday at the Swing for a Cure Classic, hosted by the Pirates.
Indian Lake’s Kaylee Shelton slides safely into third base ahead of the tag from Riverside’s Helena Faulder during their game Saturday at Riverside. (EXAMINER PHOTO | MATT HAMMOND)
The Lakers edged the Pirates 4-2 in the first game and then pulled out an 5-3 win in eight innings over the Indians in the second game.
The Pirates defeated M’burg 7-2 in the final game of the day.
The wins move Indian Lake to 9-4 on the season. The Pirates are now 13-1.
“Give the Lake a lot of credit,” said RHS head coach Andy Phelps. “They played a good game against us. Hailey Wallace kept our high-powered offense off-balance and we were held to our lowest run total of the year.”
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MAYFIELD HEIGHTS, Ohio -- We've all locked our keys in the car at one time or another, but a suburban Cleveland man is no doubt regretting his decision to ask police for help.
Mayfield Heights police say Keith Deloach summoned an officer to the Golden Gate Shopping Center after discovering that he locked his keys in the car.
But when the patrolman opened the door, he reported a strong smell of marijuana, and inside they found the drug and paraphernalia.
Deloach is now facing charges that include drug trafficking.
This week, ISM Raceway removed its 130-foot-high Race Control Tower in spectacular fashion as part of its $178 million ISM Raceway Project
NAPLES, Italy — Napoli full back Faouzi Ghoulam has had a third operation on his right knee but the Algeria international should be fit to take part in pre-season training.
Ghoulam missed most of last season after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his knee in November and fracturing his kneecap in training in February.
There were fears he had another problem after his knee swelled up on holiday recently and Ghoulam underwent further tests earlier this week.
On Wednesday Napoli says Ghoulam had “a small operation to remove the metal pin in his right patella.”
It adds: “Ghoulam will follow a personalized training schedule next week.”
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Castine—In the early 1960s, over 50 years ago, a frustrated sailor cruised into Castine out of a storm and landed at Alonzo Eaton’s dock. The cruiser, according to information provided this week by the Castine Yacht Club, proclaimed to Alonzo that he had enough of the Leaf and of sailing, and asked Alonzo to just take the boat. Alonzo agreed, but insisted on paying $1 and getting a bill of sale. Thus began Leaf’s life in Castine. Alonzo (who could not swim) would occasionally take the Leaf out for a day sail, sometimes with his friend, Betty Pollard. Later in the 1960s, Larry Eaton raced the Leaf. She was then sold to a Stonington sailor, but again came back to Castine under ownership of Dean Richardson. A few years ago Richardson sold Leaf to Chris Bouzaid of Cushing, the winning skipper of the 2017 Castine Classic Race and Ames Cup.
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Denia Perez's parents brought her from Mexico to the United States illegally when she was 11 months old. Last month, she became among the first of the so-called "Dreamers" to earn a law degree. And now, she and others are using their lawyerly know-how to take on the system so they can legally practice.
CHICAGO (CBS) – A black rhino in need of a CAT scan got some special accommodations at Brookfield Zoo.
Layla has problems breathing and is too big to move. So, zoo workers brought a portable CAT scan machine into her habitat.
It is believed she is the first of her species to undergo such testing.
The scans revealed tissue above her molars was causing the obstruction.
Now vets can take steps to get her breathing right.
It's unclear if the update will also resolve the issue regarding repairs done with genuine replacement Apple displays, which apparently affects the automatic brightness level when placed by third-party repair companies. According to our report, this is an issue that dates back to iOS 11.1, and could somehow be tied to the company wanting to lock downTouchID and FaceID sensors for security reasons. Or, as some aftermarket companies claim, could also be a way to damage trust in third-party repair shops.
iOS 11.3.1 will likely be available to customers soon. Apple is also running a beta version of iOS 11.4 for developers, which 9to5Mac says will likely be out in late May or early June.
Pentagon Contract Announcement
(Source: US Department of Defense; issued Dec 08, 2017)
General Atomics - Aeronautical Systems Inc., Poway, California, has been awarded a $24,924,266 option (002606) to a previously awarded contract (FA8620-15-G-4040) for MQ-9 contractor logistics support phase 2.
The contractor will provide an additional period of contractor logistics support for the French air force.
Work will be performed in Poway, California, with an expected completion date of Dec. 31, 2018.
This contract involves 100 percent foreign military sales to France.
Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, is the contracting activity.
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John Isner argued with the umpire after the fourth set
Isner made a blistering start to his second-round match and took the first two sets 6-1, 6-4.
But Bemelmans clung on to win thrilling tiebreaks in the third on fourth to take the match to a decider.
During the break before the fifth set, Isner sat in his chair and argued with the umpire for some time about some of the language he used on court.
The American was given a caution for using a “bad word” but he was not impressed with how the official was addressing him.
“I said one bad word,” Isner said.
Mohamed Salah scored two brilliant goals and set up two more as Liverpool beat Roma 5-2 in a remarkable Champions League semi-final first leg at Anfield on Tuesday.
Salah’s stunning brace separated the sides at half-time, and the Egyptian created further goals for Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino, with the latter then making it five.
However, an Edin Dzeko goal and a late Diego Perotti penalty gave Roma some hope ahead of next Wednesday’s return.
Details later…
(Airs 9/29/17) The Legislative Gazette is a weekly program about New York State Government and politics. On this week’s Gazette: former State Senate Leader Dean Skelos and his son Adam’s federal corruption convictions are overturned, Our political observer Alan Chartock will share his thoughts on the second conviction overturned under the term of federal prosecutor Preet Bhararra, and drones are being sent across the state to help with the environment, conservation and emergency response efforts.
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BOSTON (AP) — A former executive at a Massachusetts compounding pharmacy blamed for a national meningitis outbreak that killed 64 people in 2012 is headed for trial.
Barry Cadden is charged with 25 counts of murder and other offenses under federal racketeering laws.
His trial is scheduled to start Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Boston, with jury selection expected to get underway Friday.
Cadden was the co-founder and head pharmacist of the New England Compounding Center in Framingham.
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Prosecutors say the center used expired ingredients and failed to follow cleanliness standards, resulting in tainted steroid injections. More than 750 people in 20 states fell ill in 2012, and 64 died.
Cadden pleaded not guilty and is free on bail. His lawyer has said that federal prosecutors overreached in charging him with murder.
Tony Award-winning costume designer Willa Kim died on Dec. 23 on Vashon Island, where she had been staying with a niece, according to the New York Times. She was 99 and had been in poor health.
Born Wullah Mei Ok Kim in 1917 to Korean immigrants, Kim attended the Chouinard Art Institute (now the California Institute of the Arts) on a scholarship. She began her design work in film, under the auspices of Raoul Pene du Bois, who is known for the costume and set design of the circus dream-musical sequences in the movie Lady in the Dark, starring Ginger Rogers.
Kim won a Tony Award for her design of The Will Rogers Follies in 1991, 10 years after her first win for Sophisticated Ladies.
GRAMBLING, La. — Ivy Smith Jr., scored 20 points and Devante Jackson added 15 points and Grambling held on to beat Southern 69-68 on Saturday in the Tigers' first home game since Jan. 15.
Smith missed 13 of 17 shots from field but made up for it shooting 12 of 15 from the foul line. Nigel Ribiero added 10 points for Grambling (11-12, 7-3 Southwestern Athletic).
With Grambling leading 69-66, Smith fouled Jared Sam with five seconds left after he converted a layup to reduce Southern's deficit to a point. But Sam missed the potential and-1 chance to tie it and time ran out.
Sam's layup gave Southern a 41-32 lead with 13:32 left. Grambling later went on an 8-0 run and Jackson tied it at 45 with a dunk. The teams traded leads before Jackson made two foul shots for a 61-60 lead that Grambling never gave up. Ribeiro made two fouls shots for a 69-66 lead with 15 second left.
Mayor Catherine Pugh kicked off Baltimore’s Black History Month celebrations on Feb. 1 with a City Hall ceremony honoring abolitionist Frederick Douglass on his 200th birthday.
Taking part in the event were Pugh, Baltimore City Council President Bernard C. “Jack” Young, the Dunbar High School Jazz Band, Crossroads School students and James Piper Bond, president and CEO of the Living Classrooms Foundation.
Pugh’s duties continued later that night, when she officially opened the Black History Art Exhibition at City Hall. The exhibition features the work of Nathaniel K. Gibbs and Laurence Hurst, graduates of Frederick Douglass High School; the opening included performances by the City College Knights of Jazz and Combo & Morton Street Dance Company.
The exhibit will be open daily between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. in the City Hall Rotunda and Courtyard Galleries through Feb. 28.
[India], July 04 (ANI): At least 10 people were killed after a major fire broke out at a firecracker godown near Koti Lingala Temple in Telangana's Warangal district on Wednesday.
The collector of Warangal district confirmed the report and said that four fire tenders were present at the spot to douse the flames.
The reason behind the incident is yet to be ascertained.
More details are awaited. (ANI)
Blake Lively attended the L’Oréal Love event last night looking super, super cute in a heart-designed, sheer SemSem dress that exposed her navy blue bra while flaunting her perfectly toned legs. However, it’s not the legs or the dress we’re lusting out for…
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Yup, it’s the hair… The Gossip Girl star had her blonde tresses styled away from her face in a sleek half up, half down ‘do with the braid twisted into a heart!
It’s a heart hair you guys <3<3
What do you think about her fashion and beauty look?
Cara Therapeutics (NASDAQ:CARA) has been one of the most exciting biotech stocks to watch in 2017, and the excitement has stemmed from both positive and negative developments. By late June, the stock was up more than 175% year to date. A few weeks later, it had given up half of those gains.What does the future hold in store for the volatile biotech? Here are two views about where Cara Therapeutics could be five years from now.
Head of the Divine Hand of God Prophetic Ministries International, Prophet Emmanuel Omale, has given his revelations for 2017. Omale said former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, will “be forced out of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC)”. He also warned that the party’s National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, “may be poisoned”. Recall that President of […]
– Some spoilers for tonight’s Raw have come online ahead of the show. PWInsider reports that the current script has The Ultimate Deletion match set as the main event for the show.
In addition, Ronda Rousey and Samoa Joe are backstage at the show. Rousey is set for an in-ring promo, while there is no word on whether Samoa Joe will be used during the show. This is the first time Joe has been at TV since the Royal Rumble. Joe suffered a foot injury back in January and has been off WWE TV since.
LOS ANGELES (WTNH) — Call it a possible nod to John Mellencamp, but some houses in a Los Angeles suburb are making a bold political statement.
The architect of an upcoming apartment complex hired an artist to paint the houses bright pink. The artist says they were painted in an effort to draw attention to lack of housing across the country.
The homes are drawing some ire from neighbors, however, they are set to be demolished soon to make room for a new apartment complex.
Tame Impala member Jay Watson has announced a new album as GUM. The followup to his 2016 release Flash in the Pan, the album is described as “evoking that sensation of triumph and that weird parallel universe feeling you get when the person that’s not supposed to win, does.” The announcement comes with two new songs, “The Underdog” and “S.I.A.,” that have a bright psychedelic feel with heavy effects in the vocals. GUM’s new album The Underdog drops April 6 via Spinning Top. Listen to the new tracks below.
Rep Member, Adams Jagaba Dumps APC for PDP
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The member representing Kachia/Kagarko, Federal Constituency of Kaduna State, Rep. Adams Jagaba has defected from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).
Jagaba formally announced the defection in his letter to the House of Representatives at Wednesday’s plenary.
The lawmaker said he left the APC following his suspension from the party at the state level explaining the party suspended him for being vocal against the killing of innocent Nigerians across the country.
“My unwarranted suspension by the party because I was vocal against the killings in the state and across the country made me to take that decision,” he said.
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ATHENS, May 30 (Reuters) - Greece’s third-largest lender Eurobank on Wednesday reported lower net profit in January-to-March compared to last year’s fourth quarter despite reduced provisions for impaired loans as core income fell.
Eurobank, which is 2.4 percent owned by the country’s HFSF bank rescue fund, reported net earnings of 35 million euros ($40.61 million) from continued operations after profit of 43 million euros in the fourth quarter.
Accounting for discontinued operations, the bank reported a net profit of 57 million euros after net earnings of 53 million in the fourth quarter.
Credit loss provisions fell quarter-on-quarter to 167 million euros from 206 million in the fourth quarter. Non-performing exposures dropped to 41.8 percent of its book from 42.5 percent at the end of 2017, it said. ($1 = 0.8618 euros) (Reporting by George Georgiopoulos)
Effective today, January 2, 2017 the prices for Gasoline and Kerosene, among others at the pumps will be increased as Guyoil has adjusted their...
Deputy Thomas Pringle has said that the people of Donegal should not be fooled by Leo Varadkar’s notion of a ‘Republic of Opportunity’ as this will only serve those already privileged.
Leo Varadkar became the new Taoiseach today after receiving his seal of office from the President.
But Thomas Pringle claims that Donegal will not get to experience the opportunities he’s talking about as wealth and regional inequality will persist under his leadership.
Deputy Pringle says under Varadkar, the few will be looked after at the expense of the many:
YOUNGSVILLE, La. (KLFY) – Police Chief Rickey Boudreaux said Verot School Road at LA 92 is all clear after an accident involving seven vehicles.
Only minor injuries were suffered in the crash. Earlier, Verot at LA 92 was blocked as police investigated the crash.
May 2 Wintershall Holding Gmbh
* Wintershall says its Maria oilfield off Norway could start producing in H1 2018
* Wintershall CEO Mario Mehren says the startup will depend on the drilling success
* Says drilling started in March and is expected to last for up to 580 days
* The field is estimated to hold around 180 million barrels of oil equivalents of recoverable reserves, mostly oil
* Wintershall has 50 pct stake, Norway's Petoro 30 pct and Centrica 20 pct Further company coverage: (Reporting By Nerijus Adomaitis)
Trump has kinder words for China these days, explaining that his complete 180 on whether he considers China a currency manipulator is a strategic move. Trump, like Obama before him, insists the system's sole objective is to protect against the North.
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Prado (hamstring) was activated from the 10-day disabled list Monday, Andre Fernandez of the Miami Herald reports.
Prado's strained hamstring checked out fine following a recent four-game rehab stint with High-A Jupiter, during which he went 3-for-9 with three walks. It's expected that the 33-year-old will quickly displace Derek Dietrich as the primary starting option at third base and slot into the upper half of the lineup after turning in a .359 on-base percentage in 2016.
Aug 13 (Reuters) - LAZURDE FOR JEWELRY CO
* SIGNS COMMERCIAL AGREEMENT WITH GLOBAL RETAILER OF DUTY FREE SHOPS AT KSA AIRPORTS, SAUDI FRENCH DUTY FREE OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT
* EXPECTS TO FULLY OPERATE IN FIVE INTERNATIONAL LOCATIONS PROVIDED AS PER DEAL BY END OF Q3 WITH TOTAL INVESTMENT 15 MILLION RIYALS
* Expects Financial Impact to Start from q4
* EXPECTS FINANCIAL IMPACT TO REPRESENT ADDITIONAL ANNUAL OPERATING REVENUE AT ABOUT 10 PERCENT OF TOTAL CO'S ANNUAL TOTAL OPERATING REVENUES Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
A decision has been postponed on whether to provide funding to support the Aberdeen International Youth Festival.
The meeting of all councillors exceeded the time limit of four hours and was suspended after the necessary two thirds of councillors did not vote in favour of continuing.
A decision is expected to be made in the New Year at a meeting of all councillors.
Don Mattingly talks about 6-1 loss to Mariners on Monday
Heat's Erik Spolestra talks about the 'special season'
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Valbuena is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Astros.
This comes as a bit of a surprise, as the Angels are facing a right-handed pitcher Tuesday evening in Charlie Morton. However, Valbuena has been struggling lately with just two hits in the past seven games. He'll sit out for the evening, allowing Mike Trout to log a DH day and Chris Young to enter the starting lineup.
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Most of Maryland is under a Winter Weather Advisory on Sunday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.
A wintry mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain will likely move through Baltimore after lunchtime.
Thanks to temperatures climbing to near 40 in the afternoon, the precipitation will change over to plain rain by the early evening.
As far as accumulations, they will be on the low end.
Snow and sleet totals should stay at half an inch or less.
Glaze ice accumulation from freezing rain will likely be a tenth of an inch or less.
If you have plans to be out and about, be aware that the streets will likely be slick.
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BOSTON (AP) — Danica Patrick says she "had a moment" when she lost her temper at a booing fan after qualifying for last week's NASCAR race at Pocono Raceway.
She says she knows the smarter thing to do would have been to "just keep walking."
"But every now and again they just catch you in a moment, and I had a moment," Patrick says.
In a video that went viral, Patrick stormed over to the fan and said: "I'm a person, too. I have feelings. When you boo me, it hurts my feelings."
The 35-year-old driver said during a promotional tour of Boston on Wednesday that she decided not to sign autographs for a fan at the Long Pond track who had gone through a security cordon.
She says she "didn't feel it was right to honor that person for disrespecting the security guard."
Cole allowed one run on two hits and a walk over four innings while striking out six in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Cardinals.
A Jose Martinez solo shot in the fourth inning was the only blemish on Cole's performance. The right-hander seems to have all but locked up the Nats' fifth starter job to begin the season, putting together an impressive 13:2 K:BB in nine innings this spring.
April 13 West Mountain Environmental Corp
* West Mountain Environmental - Jereh Energy services provided notice co is default of obligations to pay amounts owed under 6.5% convertible bond held by Jereh
* West Mountain Environmental - demand payment of amount of CDN$4.3 million together with interest and costs accruing after April 3, 2017 issued by Jereh Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
BlackBerry shares rose about 5 percent after hours on Monday after announcing a new deal with Microsoft.
The company said it will partner with Microsoft to provide a secure environment for Microsoft Office apps like Excel, PowerPoint or Word. The product will help business users access the apps on Apple and Android devices.
The partnership highlights workers who require high levels of cybersecurity and compliance when they work from their phones: Employees of banks, healthcare providers, law firms, and central governments. The partnership also plays to one of BlackBerry's strengths, enterprise, from the heyday of its mobile phone business.
BlackBerry announced in 2016 it would stop hardware design and manufacturing of mobile phones, marking the demise of the iconic keyboard-clad handsets. But at that time, BlackBerry CEO John Chen told CNBC the company was "really more worried about the 'smart' of the smartphone, not the 'phone' part of it."
The France international has not started at the club since November, and is now a free agent after his contract was rescinded The former Real Madrid and Chelsea midfielder reportedly went on strike in order to force a move away from Stade Velodrome. Diarra has been heavily linked with a move to the Chinese Super League, with Shandong Luneng - coached by Felix Magath - said to be in talks with his agent.
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State police at Fern Ridge have labeled the death of Lawrence E. Purcell Jr., 34, of Kunkletown, a homicide, but have released no information concerning the case. Purcell's body was found at 1289 Glenwood Road, in Chestnuthill Township, about 12:20 p.m. on Tuesday.
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There’s a Cleveland Cavaliers roster member who believes that Stephen Curry isn’t an elite player in the NBA, but it’s not who you think. In the latest in the war of words between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors, former Duke Blue Devil and current Cavalier bench ornament Dahntay Jones threw more fuel onto the fire by suggesting that the first unanimously-voted MVP wasn’t a current top-10 player in the league.
In an interview with the Mickstape podcast Jones pulled no punches into how he felt about his rating of Curry.
Local Government Minister Francis Kaboneka has condemned bad politics which he said was the force behind the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.
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MASON CITY, Iowa – One of the people arrested after a chase through Cerro Gordo County is pleading guilty.
On Tuesday, 45-year-old Danny Belcher of Rockwell entered guilty pleas to possession of methamphetamine and eluding. He is due to be sentenced on March 20.
Danny Belcher and 41-year-old Vanessa Belcher, also of Rockwell, were arrested after an attempted traffic stop on January 21 turned into a pursuit that ended in a field.
Vanessa Belcher has not yet entered a plea to charges of possession of marijuana and a controlled substance violence.
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Two defendants have pleaded no contest to 36 counts of involuntary manslaughter in a California warehouse fire
Gold prices have been falling, closing below multiple critical levels. A number of factors are conspiring against the precious metal, and they are likely to worsen: strong equity markets, the prospects of short-term dollar strength and the cryptocurrency …
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LAFAYETTE, La. Lafayette Parish Residents wishing to sandbag their property may access sandbags at one of two locations: North District sandbagging is at the compost facility, located at 400 N Dugas Road and South District sandbags will be available at 1017 Fortune Road in Youngsville.
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A REUNION event for the former personnel of the 31st intake of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) was held yesterday to commemorate 43 years of their friendship.
Organised for the first time ever, the gathering was attended by more than 40 former personnel and was held at a restaurant in Serusop.
The event began with a recitation of Surah Al-Fatihah, followed by several remarks from some of the attendees who took an opportunity to reminisce and talk about experiences they shared in the past.
It then continued with a Surah Yaasiin recitation to remember their former colleagues who have passed away.
The gathering aimed to foster closer relations and serve as a platform for the participants to engage on social and welfare activities.
LONDON (AP) — London police say they have arrested a 24-year-old-man who allegedly tried to climb a wall outside Buckingham Palace on Sunday night.
The Metropolitan Police said Monday the suspect didn't have any weapons on him and "the incident is not being treated as terrorist related."
He was arrested on suspicion of trespass and suspicion of possessing a controlled substance.
The department said its Royalty and Specialist Protection Command arrested the man after he allegedly stepped over a low fence and tried to scale a wall outside the palace.
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Buckingham Palace is the official home of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, although she is often at one of her other residences.
Police say he was given a mental health assessment and released on conditional bail.
He must report to London police in January.
May 3 ICC Holdings Inc:
* Quarterly earnings per share $0.27
* Quarterly earnings per share $0.27
* ICC Holdings Inc- company's gaap combined ratio was 95.35 pct in q1 of 2017 compared to 96.31 pct in q1 of 2016
* ICC Holdings Inc - direct premiums written grew by 4.2 pct, to $12.6 million for three months ended march 31, 2017 from $12.1 million for same period of 2016 Source text - bit.ly/2pXE1PJ Further company coverage:
Agricultural Bank of China Limited -- Moody's take rating actions on 19 Chinese commercial banks and 4 Chinese subsidiaries of international banks
VALDOSTA – Valdosta State basketball player, Beau Justice, was named one of 10 Gulf South Conference’s Student-Athletes 22nd annual “Top Ten” award winners.
Even though Justice has only played 2 years, he’s accomplished a lot. He became only the third Blazer in history to score 1,000 points in two seasons or less.
Justice will travel to Pensacola Beach to accept the “Top Ten” award tomorrow night.
More Info: https://www.vstateblazers.com/news/2018/5/29/mens-basketball-blake-justice-honored-among-gscs-top-ten.aspx
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - AES Corp
* AES announces tender offer for up to $217 million of its 8.00% senior notes due 2020
* AES Corp - ‍Tender offer is scheduled to expire at 11:59 p.m., eastern time, on September 11, 2017​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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In Justin Trudeau’s Canada, if I mention the Islamist ties of Akbardzhon Dzhalilov, the 22-year-old suspected of carrying out the subway bombing that killed 14 in St. Petersburg, Russia on Monday, am I guilty of Islamophobia?
What if I also mention that Khalid Masood, the man who mowed down scores of pedestrians, killing three, and stabbed a police officer to death outside the British Parliament last week, was a convert to Islam? Am I guilty of a crime against Canada’s new politically correct speech codes?
I admit, what constitutes a Muslim terror attack is not always black-and-white. Was London’s Masood driven by Islamist fervor or by his long, troubled criminal past? Or maybe a bit of both?
– Lorne Gunter
Canada has been heading in this direction for a while now, part of a growing list of nation states denying one of the most most fundamental civil liberties: freedom of expression.
According to court records, on Dec. 13 of 2015, Detroit Lakes police received a report about a suspicious vehicle parked near City Park. A police officer saw a syringe on the car seat, and also two folded pieces of paper that turne dout to contain heroin, Nason admitted he paid $20 a "dub" for them.
He has a prior felony drug conviction from 2007.
Nason appeared Feb. 1 before District Judge Jay Carlson, who sentenced him to 33 months in prison, stayed 20 years. He was ordered to serve 60 days in jail, with credit for two days served. Sentencing to Service privileges were granted, and he can be furloughed for chemical dependency treatment.
He was fined $1,000 plus $1,160 in court fees. He was ordered to get a chemical dependency evaluation and follow the recommendations, and was placed on supervised probation for 20 years.
A fire on Lebaum Ct. in Augusta shut down traffic on Richmond Hill Drive Monday morning.
Two people were said to be in the home at the time of the fire, but escaped with no injuries. According to Battalion Chief Kneece, the fire started from an improperly discarded cigarette.
Richmond Hill Dr. was blocked off in the area until about 11:30 a.m.
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Get craftsy and creative at the LAC’s Creative Zones, watch artist demonstrations or join in a dance workshop. Wind down with film showings, free stage performances, storytelling and food from on-site food trucks. Noon-4 pm. Free.
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Cowen Inc:
* COWEN PRICES OFFERING OF $120 MILLION 3.00% CONVERTIBLE SENIOR NOTES DUE 2022
* COWEN INC SAYS ESTIMATES THAT NET PROCEEDS FROM OFFERING WILL BE APPROXIMATELY $116.4 MILLION Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The plan for a scrappage scheme that targets the oldest diesel cars and the most polluted areas are being drawn up for consideration by ministers.
It is expected to be included in the UK Government’s proposals to tackle air pollution that will be published this week.
The UK Government is said to be considering the introduction of payments between £1,000 and £2,000 for the oldest diesel cars that drivers agree to scrap in exchange for buying new, lower-emission vehicles, reports The Times.
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Find Your Family Names: A First Time Guide is a 4-fold card designed to get the entire family involved in family history. This card, and the accompanying online experience, provide a simple guided path to help you get started with your family history and find family names of ancestors who need temple ordinances.
It includes a flowchart to help people at any stage of family history research have a personal experience with family history and temple service including finding family names, taking family names to the temple, and tips for teaching others how to do family history.
WELLINGTON, March 31 New Zealand business sentiment dropped in March, hit by the downturn in dairy prices, an ANZ Bank survey showed on Friday.
The survey's headline measure showed a net 11.3 percent of respondents expected the economy to improve over the year ahead, versus a 16.6 percent optimism level in the previous poll.
Nonetheless, a net 38.8 percent of respondents expected their own businesses to grow in the next 12 months, up from 37.2 percent last month.
Inflation expectations on a 12-month horizon rose to 1.83 percent compared with 1.73 percent in the previous survey. (Reporting by Charlotte Greenfield; Editing by Eric Meijer)
Texas Insider Report: WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a letter sent to the House and Senate Appropriations Committees today, Representative John Culberson (TX-07) requested additional federal disaster relief funding for Texas to rebuild. Congressman Culberson joined 35 of his colleagues in requesting $18.7 billion in funding for Texas recovery efforts following Hurricane Harvey.
“The Texas delegation is united in ensuring that Texas receives adequate federal funding to rebuild our statefollowing one of the worst natural disasters in America’s history.
“I’ve talked with my constituents and heard their heartbreaking stories. They desperately need more resources to rebuild, repair and return to normal as quickly as possible.
“The impacts of Hurricane Harvey will be felt for many years to come. This funding request is another step, in addition to the $15.25 billion already passed, in the long road to recovery. The Texas delegation remains committed to helping Texans and to ensure tragedies like these do not happen again.”
A police officer in Georgia found a stun gun disguised as a package of cigarettes during a traffic stop.
News outlets report that the driver repeatedly requested to smoke while the officer was speaking to him, but he was not allowed to get his cigarettes during the stop. The Kennesaw Police Department posted a video to Facebook on Monday showing the recovered stun gun and reminding the public that requests to retrieve items during a traffic stop will be denied.
The department has not released further details, including the identity of the driver or if any charges were filed.
Masvingo provincial minister Shuvai Mahofa has passed away.
By Tafadzwa Kachiko
Reports suggest that she passed around 03:30 hours this morning.
Masvingo regional newspaper TellZim News confirmed the news saying the mourners are gathered at her Rhodene house.
NewsDay spoke to Zanu-PF chairperson for Masvingo Province Ezra Chadzamira who said he was yet to be briefed about the tragic news.
“We are still waiting for confirmation. I hope by mid-day we would have gathered information.”
Mahofa has been ill for some time. She was hospitalized over the weekend before being taken to one of her children’s houses.
Her daughter Ngengetererai had earlier told NewsDay that she was discharged.
A naked woman punched a Highland Park officer in face who tried to get her out of a street in Oak Lawn Sunday morning, police said. Dallas police officers responded to a major disturbance about the woman walking in the 3300 block of Oak Lawn, near Lemmon Avenue, about 8:50 a.m., Dallas police spokeswoman Debra Webb said.
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Fire destroyed a hangout for Packers fans last week in Houston.
The fire erupted just after 7 a.m. Sept. 29 at Nicks Sports Bar and Grill on Wilcrest Drive.
It went to two alarms before firefighters were able extinguish the flames.
No one was hurt.
On the pub's Facebook page, the owners thanked Packers fans.
"Green Bay Packer fans are the best. There was probably 50 of you yesterday standing outside our burned out building."
The Cheddarhead Pack of Houston has found a new location to watch games this season.
We're excited to invite you to support Child Advocates – Denver CASA on April 18th at their annual Light of Hope Breakfast at the Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel. Join us to learn more about the importance of this organization and our impact on the lives of children who have experienced abuse and neglect.
The event will be held Wednesday, April 18th, from 7:00 to 8:30 am at the Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel. The breakfast will celebrate the successes of Denver CASA in 2017, explore the long-term impacts of trauma and adverse childhood experiences, and honor a long-time CASA Volunteer with the Catalyst for CASA Award!
The event is free to attend and includes a delicious breakfast! We hope to see you there!
A Palestine Liberation Organisation delegation arrived in suits and keffiyehs last month to the Khan Eshieh Palestinian refugee camp to mark its return to the Syrian government's control. There was an air of celebration, as Fatah's Syrian representative, Samir al-Rifai, was carried on the shoulders of his colleagues.
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NEWARK, N.J. — A United Airlines flight bound for Italy has been canceled after fuel gushed from one of its wings as it taxied to the runway at Newark Liberty International Airport.
The spill occurred Tuesday night. Witnesses said the fuel came from the edge of the plane’s left wing, but it wasn’t clear what caused the leak, where it originated or how much fuel was spilled.
Authorities say Flight 170 was scheduled to depart for Venice at 6:55 p.m.
Passengers aboard the plane were put up in a hotel overnight, and the airline was hoping to book them on a new flight Wednesday.
Constituency project is corruption – Obasanjo
Enyioha Opara, Minna FORMER President Olusegun Obasanjo may have started another war with the members of the National Assembly when he described the constituency projects being embarked upon by the lawmakers as “corruption.” Obasanjo said this at the opening of a two-day investment forum organised by the Niger State Government in Minna on Monday. READ: Nigerians […] Read Full Story
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) –The Charleston County School Board has rescinded its pay raise in a second and final vote 6-0 on Monday.
The school board members voted to give themselves a substantial pay increase only July 17th 2017.
Board members initially voted 4-2 to approve a pay raise for themselves earning each of them $14,400 a year.
Charleston County’s 50 constituent board members would have made $7,200 annually.
The increase would have cost approximately $400,000 dollars and will be paid for by taxpayers.
CCSD says some of the funds required for the raises would have come from the reserve fund which holds an estimated $27 million.
People wait in a long passport line at the Steinbeck Post Office in Salinas on Thursday. SALINAS >> For years, agricultural leaders in Monterey County and nationwide have expressed concerns about ongoing labor shortages that affect everything from harvesting capacity and amount of acres planted to whether produce is picked or rots in the fields.
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Welcome to the start of another week. August is already half-over, if you can believe that — I sure can't. I have another large list of apps for you today, some of which are actually pretty good. So head on down, find something you like, and be sure to offer your own recommendations from the lists below in the comments for others to find. The highlight today, obviously, is the selection of Final Fantasy games on sale.
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"Pizzazzerie: Entertain in Style" is available now. Meet Courtney at a book signing Thursday, August 17 from 5:30pm-7:30pm at Draper James, located at 2608 12th Avenue South in Nashville. To follow her entertaining blog - visit www.pizzazzerie.com.
LAGOS, March 31 Nigerian mid-tier lender FCMB has an exposure of 4.5 billion naira ($14.7 million) to Etisalat Nigeria and about 500 million naira to contractors working with the telecom firm, it said on Friday.
The Nigerian arm of Abu Dhabi-listed telecoms company Etisalat has been discussing with 13 local banks about renegotiating the terms of a $1.2 billion loan after missing a payment. ($1 = 305.40 naira) (Reporting by Oludare Mayowa; Writing by Chijioke Ohuocha, editing by David Evans)
Feb 14 p-ban.com Corp :
* Says its stock will begin trading on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) Mothers on March 9, under the symbol "3559"
* In its initial public offering, the company will offer a total of 800,000 common shares, comprised of newly issued 150,000 shares and privately held 650,000 shares
* Says the nominal offering price as of filing date of Registration Statement is 1,550 yen per share with total offering amount will be 1.24 billion yen, and the fixed offering price will be announced at later date
* SBI Securities Co Ltd and SMBC Nikko Securities Inc included, nine securities companies will be the underwriters for this offer
Source text in Japanese: goo.gl/ssPo58
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
The hatching of two bald eagle chicks in a nest on one of the Channel Islands off Southern California gave webcam viewers a thrill this week.
Watch the baby eagles here:
Baby eagle live webcam
Channel Islands National Park says the two chicks hatched 14 hours apart on Santa Cruz Island, and a third egg chick was expected Friday.
The hatchings are a sign of progress in restoration of the species to the island chain where the birds disappeared in the 1960s due to the effects of DDT and other human activities.
There are now 50 to 60 bald on the Channel Islands and 13 active nests, where at least 22 eggs have been laid this breeding season.
There are five webcams that follow the activities of eagles.
ARIMO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho State Police investigated a single-vehicle, fatality crash on Old US-91, just south of Arkansas Rd., near Arimo around 11:50 a.m. Saturday.
According to ISP, 73-year-old Dianne Christiansen of Downey was driving northbound in a 2008 Ford pickup when she drove off the right shoulder and overcorrected. The pickup then crossed both lanes, went off the left shoulder and struck the embankment.
Christiansen was not wearing a seatbelt and succumbed to her injuries at the scene.
ISP reports next of kin has been notified.
The crash is under investigation by the Idaho State Police.
Laughs on Monday night helped raise money for a good cause.
The Comedy Cafe took place at the Sioux City Convention Center for Youth for Christ.
A big crowd of about 700 checked out comedian Ken Davis.
This was the 5th year for the fund raising event.
The N2 between KZN and the Eastern Cape has become a treacherous route. Violent looters target moving trucks, ripping cargo off the back of the trailer and within minutes, making off with millions of Rands worth of goods. It’s costing the economy billions, so why has nothing been done to stop the looting? Carte Blanche exposes this growing trend.
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The Twitter account of Manzoor Pashteen, who has been leading a protest called the Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement, appeared to be suspended for less than 24 hours on April 24.
It was up and working by 1500hrs on April 24.
Mohsin Dawar, an active member of PTM, told SAMAA Digital that Pashteen’s twitter account has been restored after they started a trend in his favour on the micro-blogging website.
“There was no technical issue; it was someone’s mischief… But the trend helped us restore the account,” he said.
On January 26, Pashteen led a protest march from Dera Ismail Khan that reached Peshawar on January 28. They went to Islamabad on February 1. The PTM organized a sit-in called the “All Pashtun National Jirga” which condemned the murder of shopkeeper Naqeebullah Mehsud in Karachi. The PTM was in Lahore on April 22.
His account had 18.2k followers.
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Story first published: 24th April 2018
Summer officially begins June 20, but any season is a good time to treat yourself to some frozen goodness. Luckily, we live among plenty of ice cream parlors, boba shops, and gelaterias here in the East Bay.
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April 13 Scotts Miracle-Gro Co:
* Scotts Miracle-Gro Co - on April 7, 2017, co's unit entered into a master repurchase agreement and a master framework agreement
* Scotts Miracle-Gro - under receivables facility, scotts llc may sell a portfolio of available and eligible outstanding customer accounts receivable to purchasers
* Scotts Miracle-Gro Co - under receivables facility, scotts llc simultaneously agrees to repurchase receivables on a weekly basis.
* Scotts Miracle-Gro Co - eligible accounts receivable consist of up to $250 million in accounts receivable generated by sales to three specified customers
* Scotts Miracle-Gro Co - receivables facility is committed up to $100 million during commitment period beginning on april 7, 2017 and ending on June 16, 201
* Scotts Miracle-Gro Co - Scotts Miracle-Gro has guaranteed all of Scotts LLC's obligations under receivables facility. Source text:(bit.ly/2pyKNax) Further company coverage:
Brooklyn Nets guard Allen Crabbe 33) tries to strip the ball from Memphis Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks
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ALMA WILWERDING, 76, of Papillion, NE, died Saturday, Dec. 31st, at Selected Specialty Hospital, in Papillion. A Mass of Christian Burial for ALMA WILWERDING will be held 10:30-a.m. Wed., Jan. 4th, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Defiance. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan has the arrangements.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4-until 8-p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3rd, with a Wake Servce at 7-p.m.
Graveside services will be held 3-p.m. Wed., at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Cemetery in Northboro, IA.
ALMA WILWERDING is survived by:
Her daughters – Pat (Jerry) Bissen, of Harlan; Joanne (Mike) Erlbacher, of Earling; Kinda Barragan, of Defiance; Diane (Dave) Lothridge, of Omaha, & Julie Mathison, of Stanton.
Her son – Denny (Lou) Wilwerding, of Omaha.
Her brother – Gary (Chery) Bredensteiner, of Lincoln, NE.
13 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday hosted Super Eagles at Aso Rock.
The Eagles were hosted before departing Nigeria for a friendly with England ahead of the World Cup in Russia.
In attendance were Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo; Gernot Rohr, Super Eagles head coach, and Amaju Pinnick, Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president.
Juliana LePine , a talented Brazilian artist who generously offers instructional videos on her craft, expertly sculpted out of clay, a highly detailed, miniature model of Freddie Mercury . The final version had Mercury striking one of his most iconic poses while performing at the Live Aid concert in 1985. The gorgeous soundtrack was provided by Gary Smyth .
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Crews are working to remove more than a dozen freight cars after two trains collided overnight in Georgetown, Kentucky. The collision caused 13 cars to derail, sparking a fire.
Officials with Norfolk Southern Trains said one train had suddenly stopped, causing the second train to hit it. The four people injured are crew members.
An evacuation order was issued for the surrounding area while officials determined what chemicals were on the train. Fortunately none of the cars carrying diesel fuel were damaged.
Officials with the federal railroad administration are on the scene conducting an investigation.
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Twins have placed outfielder Byron Buxton on the 10-day disabled list with a left big toe fracture.
The Twins announced the move before Wednesday night's game against the Kansas City Royals.
Buxton has played in 28 games this season, hitting .156 (14-for-90) with four doubles, four RBIs and five stolen bases.
To replace Buxton on the 25-man roster, the Twins recalled right-handed pitcher Aaron Slegers from Triple-A Rochester. Slegers made nine starts for the Red Wings, going 5-2 with a 3.27 ERA, eight walks and 31 strikeouts. The 2017 Twins minor league pitcher of the year was recalled by the Twins earlier this season, but did not appear in a game.
The McCracken County Sheriff’s Department was dispatched to the intersection of Cairo Road and Crestview in response to an injury crash on Saturday.
This occurred on 01/14/2017 at 11:14 AM.
The investigation revealed that at around 11:14 a.m., Haley R. Wilson, 18, of Paducah, was traveling east on Cairo Road.
As Wilson approached the intersection of Crestview, she was unable to stop in time and struck the rear of a vehicle that was stopped to make a turn, driven by Christopher C. Roberts, 20, of Paducah.
Wilson was transported to Lourdes Hospital for non-incapacitating injuries. Officials say wet roads were a contributing factor in the crash.
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Baku. 7 August. REPORT.AZ/ Today, Central Bank of Azerbaijan (CBA) has held a regular deposit auction to attract 150 mln. AZN.
Report informs referring to the CBA, the demand was 504,8 mln. AZN.
In other words, demand exceeded supply by 3,37 times.
The weighted average interest rate on deposit transactions at the auction amounted to 10,01% per annum.
Don't share pornography or illegal images on Facebook. That is a warning that probably sounds self explanatory, but still many people around the world are sharing an explicit video showing an underage girl.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Qingdao Doublestar Co Ltd :
* Says its unit received 30 million yuan worth of land compensation on Jan. 31
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A retirement party for Elva Roberts will be held Wednesday from 2-4 p.m. at the Tooele County School District office.
Roberts, who is the school district’s director of food services, began working for the district in 1983 as a cook at Tooele Junior High School.
As kitchen manager at Tooele High School, she is credited with revitalizing school lunch at THS in the 1990s and led the effort to provide breakfast at the school. Breakfast is now served at every school in the district.
Roberts is also credited with numerous other food service improvements during her 33 years with the school district.
The party is open to the public and light refreshments will be served. The school district office is located at 92 Lodestone Way in the Ninigret Business Park in Tooele City.
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The proposed 2018-2019 General Fund, Special Revenue and Capital Project Fund Annual Operating Budget of the St. Helena Parish School District is available for public inspection. Copies may be obtained at the School Board Office, 354 Sitman Street, Greensburg, Louisiana between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The public hearing on the proposed budget will be held at the Regular Board Meeting on Thursday, April 12, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. at the St. Helena School Board Central Office.
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VALLETTA No party in British talks to leave the European Union is interested in using security issues as a bargaining chip, EU Council President Donald Tusk said on Friday, after Britain warned of weaker cooperation if no deal is struck.
"No one is interested in using security as a bargaining chip," Tusk told reporters in Brussels. He added that he did not see comments by British officials questioning future security cooperation as a threat.
"It must be a misunderstanding," Tusk said. "Our partners are decent and wise partners."
(Reporting by Robin Emmot; Writing by Alissa de Carbonnel; editing by Philip Blenkinsop)
The French prime minister on Tuesday publicly criticised Justice Minister Francois Bayrou for telling a public broadcaster it was harassing members of his centre-right Modem party, saying it did not constitute good practice. French Justice Minister Francois Bayrou presents a bill on ethics for public office holders at the ministry in Paris, France, June 1, 2017.
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NEW YORK — The latest on developments in financial markets (All times local):
9:35 a.m.
Stocks are opening solidly higher on Wall Street as the market comes off its worst week since March.
Gains in technology companies and banks early Monday helped send indexes higher. Apple, Microsoft and Facebook each rose about 1 per cent in the first few minutes of trading.
Bank of America was up 1.6 per cent and JPMorgan Chase rose 1.1 per cent.
Signs of anxiety in the market that flared last week were on the wane. Prices for bonds and gold fell.
The Standard & Poor’s 500 rose 19 points, or 0.8 per cent, to 2,460.
The Dow Jones industrials rose 128 points, or 0.6 per cent, to 21,988. The Nasdaq composite rose 59 points, or 1 per cent, to 6,315.
Wragby and District Young Farmers’ Club raised money for the Lincs and Notts Air Ambulance over the last 12 months – and have now presented £1,500 to the charity.
The money was raised through various social events, including a spot of carol singing on Christmas Eve. Three members, Jessica Littleworth, Charlotte Littleworth and Alex Olivant, completed a 15,000ft skydive.
Young Farmers, from left, Alex Olivant, Charlotte Littleworth and Jessica Littleworth after their skydive EMN-161229-094855001
Air ambulance representatives Geoff and Anne Crawforth went along to a recent meeting to collect a cheque.
Next year, the club’s chosen charity is the Rob Stephenson Trust.
The club meets in Wragby Fire Station every Tuesday at 7.30pm. New members are always welcome.
Manas Tiger Reserve authority in collaboration with conservation division of Aaranyak has recently organized a two day training workshop on tiger monitoring, camera trapping and GPS in the park in Assam.
25 persons including forest staff, officials and selected volunteers have participated and showed active interest and passion for conservation of wildlife.
The 2-day intensive workshop included basics of tiger ecology, sign surveys and methods of tiger population estimation and hands-on exercise in the forest.
The workshop was an important part for upcoming All India Tiger Monitoring.
It is needed to be mentioned here that Manas Tiger Reserve will soon start the Annual Tiger Monitoring in the month of December. As per the survey carried out in early 2017, the tiger reserve has around 30 tigers including six cubs
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – It’s become the leading retailer in the United Kingdom and now they’re opening their doors in the United States.
On June 15th LIDL opens ten stores in America, two right here in Hampton Roads.
The store claims to be a “time-saving, life-enhancing” grocery store with 10,000 stores in 27 countries.
They also say they have high quality and low prices and with hassle-free shopping that will get you in and out quickly.
For their opening week deals, check out their first pricing sheet.
Here are the two locations near us:
6196 Providence Rd – Virginia Beach, VA 23464
2000 W Mercury Blvd – Hampton, VA 23666
Health advisory lifted for Yacht Club Beach in Cape Coral
A health advisory was lifted Tuesday afternoon for the Yacht Club Beach, according to the Florida Department of Health in Lee County.
The advisory was placed last week in regards to high bacteria levels at the beach on 5819 Driftwood Parkway in Cape Coral, the health department said.
Tests completed on Tuesday for enterococcus bacteria in water samples taken on April 23 showed levels under the maximum containment level, the health department said.
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'Spinal Tap' Stars Fight Universal's Bid To Duck $400M Suit
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 8:38 PM EST) -- Four film stars urged a California federal judge Thursday not to toss their recently beefed-up $400 million suit against French media giant Vivendi SA over alleged unpaid royalties for their roles in the 1984 sleeper hit “This Is Spinal Tap,” after Universal and Vivendi pushed to have the case tossed.
Actors Harry Shearer, Christopher Guest, Rob Reiner and Michael McKean argued in an opposition motion that the contention by Vivendi SA and Universal Music Group that the actors’ fraud claim is barred by the so-called economic...
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Be it a boerboel or basenji, a Swedish vallhund or Norwegian elkhound, all eyes in dogdom will be on Madison Square Garden t CHESAPEAKE, Va.
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Family Recovers After House Fire
by Andrew James
Cell phone video shows the moment the Reeder family’s home went up in flames. What started out as a fire in the garage quickly spread into the attic.
“Overwhelming is the word I keep coming back too,” explained homeowner Michelle Reeder.
She was home at the time of the fire with her 12-year-old son. They made it out safely after their Boxer named Nick alerted them that something was wrong.
“Nick only barks if something is really wrong so I came running out, running out into the main part of the house looked into the garage where Nick was standing and there were flames and smoke everywhere,” she shared.
The fire started in the garage and quickly spread into the attic. Investigators have not yet determined a cause.
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(RNN) - The New York Police Department is responding to reports of an explosion of unknown origin on Monday morning. No injuries have been reported yet.
The explosion was reported at 42nd Street and 8th Avenue in Manhattan, near the Port Authority bus terminal, according to the NYPD. The incident is about a block away from the New York Times building and near Times Square.
Authorities are evacuating the A, C and E subway line, and there is a heavy police presence.
There are media reports that a man with a possible second device has been found in a subway tunnel.
The NYPD is responding to reports of an explosion of unknown origin at 42nd Street and 8th Ave, #Manhattan. The A, C and E line are being evacuated at this time. Info is preliminary, more when available. pic.twitter.com/7vpNT97iLC — NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) December 11, 2017
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State to compensate company for unlawful detention of excavator
A HIGH COURT judge has ordered the State to compensate a local business for the unlawful detention of its excavator for two years and three months.
In a recent ruling of the court, Justice Avason Quinlan-Williams ordered the State to pay to Caribbean Welding Supplies (CWS) $1,328,320, representing the value or sale price of the excavator.
She also ordered that CWS be paid $150,000 in aggravated damages as well as its costs.
The judge had to determine the measure of compensation CWS, of San Fernando, was entitled to having had judgement entered in its favour in February for the unlawful detention of the excavator.
40-year-old Vince Carter got in the face of 23-year-old Kyle Anderson in the first half of Spurs-Grizzlies, resulting in a technical foul. Peep the altercation below:
Anderson was just five years old when Carter played in his first NBA season. Yes, you read that correctly.
Regardless of age, VC clearly still feels that playoff intensity.
April 28 Weyerhaeuser Co
* Weyerhaeuser reports first quarter results
* Q1 earnings per share $0.21
* Q1 sales $1.7 billion
* Q1 earnings per share $0.22 excluding items
* Anticipates Q2 earnings and adjusted EBITDA from Timberlands segment will be comparable to Q2 of 2016
* Weyerhaeuser expects significantly higher earnings and adjusted EBITDA from Wood Products segment in Q2 compared with Q1
* Anticipates Q2 earnings and adjusted EBITDA from Real Estate, Energy & Natural Resources segment will be comparable to Q1 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Workers position the new Golden Fisherman statue on its pedestal in front of the Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum in Biloxi on Wednesday, May 30, 2018. The statue will be unveiled on Thursday evening. John Fitzhugh jcfitzhugh@sunherald.com
A 37-year-old woman was arrested for stealing $12,000 from the Burger King in Highland while working as a manager at the restaurant, according to Town of Lloyd Police.
Frances C. Delaunay, 37, of Marlboro, was charged with felony grand larceny on Friday, April 21, according to Lt. James Janso.
"She was shorting the money when she would make the daily deposits," Janso said.
An investigation was launched once the discrepancy in funds was discovered, he added.
Delaunay was arraigned in Plattekill Town Court and released.
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Viewership numbers are in for the second episode of the third season of Total Bellas on the E! Network.
The reality show did 505,000 viewers on Sunday night. This is down from the 517,000 viewers the show did last week. The show #19 for the night on cable. Here are the viewership numbers for this season:
Episode 1: 517,000
Episode 2: 505,000
Thanks to you “Pack The Park” for Kidspack at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium was a HUGE success!! Thanks for coming out and helping feed our hungry kids!!
The mission to feed our hungry children continues…Here are the items we need to fill weekend backpacks:
Find out more at kidspack.org
“No More Hungry Kids In Polk County!
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Zoned Properties Inc
* Zoned Properties reports second consecutive quarter of net income
* Q2 earnings per share $0.01
* Q2 revenue rose 23 percent to $505,000 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Bampsl Securities Ltd
* Says to consider and discuss matter of issue of bonus shares or dividend Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Tom Segura
NO TEETH NO ENTRY TOUR
Thursday, January 26
Doors 6PM // Show 7PM
The Pabst Theater
Bearded, bawdy and bitter. Tom Segura, host of the hit podcast ‘Your Mom’s House’ and star of the hilarious Netflix special ‘Mostly Stories’ makes his Pabst Theater debut for his ‘No Teeth No Entry’ Tour.
"Veronica" is a terrifying horror film. Netflix
The horror movie "Veronica" is known for terrifying viewers so much that people stop watching halfway through.
It's not the only movie that scary.
Netflix released a list of 10 horror movies that people stopped watching after around the 70% mark.
That metric, Netflix told Forbes, was used because, if people hated the movie instead of being scared by it, they'd turn it off before then. The 70% mark is a good indicator that the movie was simply too scary to finish.
Here are 10 horrifying movies Netflix viewers can't finish.
Harry Clarke—David Cale's play about a shy midwestern man living an outrageous double life—officially opened at off-Broadway's Minetta Lane Theatre on March 18. Solo star Billy Crudup and more hit the red carpet to celebrate the big night. Peek the pics, and then go catch the solo show!
tried to win backbefore he got back together with his ex-girlfriend, RadarOnline.com has exclusively learned. The Teen Mom 2 stars were well on their way to rekindling their romance, as he was even sending her secret love texts! But Lowry was blindsided by his secret trip withand called things off. Click through for exclusive details of the shocking way Lowry handled her ex-husband's betrayal!
The following was released on Monday, Jan. 2, 2016 by Senate President Pro Tem David Long:
Indiana Senate President Pro Tem David Long (R-Fort Wayne) made the following statement today on
Governor-elect Eric Holcomb’s selection of Allen County Auditor Tera Klutz to be Indiana’s next Auditor of State:
STATEHOUSE (Jan. 2, 2017) ? “Tera Klutz is an excellent choice to serve as our next State Auditor. I’ve known Tera for many years in her role as Deputy Auditor and then Auditor of Allen County, where she has proven to be a capable and effective public servant. Our state will benefit greatly from her experience and expertise. I look forward to continuing to work with Tera in her new role in the days ahead.”
PHILADELPHIA (AP)  Federal authorities say they have intercepted a shipment of 108 phony replica Super Bowl rings representing many past champion teams, including the Philadelphia Eagles.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials say the rings were found in an express consignment parcel that arrived June 18 from Hong Kong marked as alloy rings.
Trade enforcement officers noted "poor craftsmanship" and detained the rings to verify their authenticity with the National Football League, the trademark holder.
Customs officials say the NFL confirmed that the rings were phony. Officials say an authorized replica of a Super Bowl ring can cost $10,000 but counterfeit ones are offered on the internet for $25.
A 95-year-old man died in a two-vehicle collision near Three Hills Tuesday afternoon.
Three Hills RCMP were called to the intersection of Hwy 583 and Hwy 21 around 2:30 p.m. where a car with two people inside was struck by a semi-trailer truck.
The man driving was pronounced dead at the hospital and the 96-year-old female passenger was air-lifted to a city hospital with serious injuries.
The driver of the truck was not injured.
Police say preliminary investigation suggests the car entered the intersection from Hwy 583 after the stop sign to make a left onto Hwy 21. It was then struck by the southbound truck.
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A “vedic” technique which requires a farmer to sit, meditate and channel “cosmic energy” by chanting “Om rom jum sah” for at least 20 minutes a day for better yields, got the backing of Goa Agriculture Minister Vijay Sardesai Tuesday after he inaugurated a pilot project at a field, close to his residence in Fatorda.
BREAKING: Michael Oliver to referee FA Cup final between Manchester United and Chelsea on May 19. #SSN pic.twitter.com/m5RZzznfIx
Officials at southern Utah's Zion National Park say they're being overrun by visitors, even during the usual winter lull. Rangers have had to block tour buses and oversize vehicles from Zion Canyon to control the crowds during the holiday season and close the road, The Salt Lake Tribune reported .
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Dec 10 (Gracenote) - Line-ups for the third and final One Day International between Afghanistan and Ireland on Sunday in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates Afghanistan won toss and decided to bat Afghanistan: Javed Ahmadi, Noor Ali Zadran, Shafiqullah Shafiq, Mohammad Nabi, Nasir Jamal, Rashid Khan, Gulbadin Naib, Rahmat Shah, Mujeeb Zadran, Shapoor Zadran, Asghar Stanikzai (capt) Ireland: William Porterfield (capt), Paul Stirling, Andy Balbirnie, Niall O'Brien, Gary Wilson, Kevin O'Brien, Stuart Poynter, George Dockrell, Barry McCarthy, Tim Murtagh, Boyd Rankin Referees: Izatullah Safi (Umpire), Ruchira Palliyaguruge (Umpire), Javagal Srinath (Match referee)
Julie Fincher (right), marketing manager for the Tennessee Good Old Days website, presents Teresa Rachels (left) of Dresden with a certificate of appreciation for being the overall statewide winner in the Beautiful Tennessee Fall Series photographic competition.
Photographer Teresa Rachels of Dresden, whose photographic submissions were featured in the “Beautiful Tennessee Fall Series” on the Tennessee Good Old Days website, received a certificate of appreciation on Wednesday, Nov. 29, for her entries. The award was presented at the Gov. Ned Ray McWherter Weakley County Library and Museum in Dresden by Julie Fincher, marketing manager for Tennessee Good Old Days.
Rachels had the best overall photographic entries out of the 49 participating counties of the Grand Division of Tennessee, according to Fincher.
(See compete story in Dec. 6th issue of the Dresden Enterprise.)
What if briefings with White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders could be a happy hour instead?
Sanders’ “hold on let me finish” in the slowed-down clip hilariously sounds like something that actual barflies might say if they were to regale you with slurred stories of executive power.
Hundreds of people – some from nearby, others from far away – journeyed to Fort Jackson National Cemetery Friday morning to send off a man most of them didn't even know.
Sheriff: May dies after taking meth laced with strychnine
LOUISIANA, Mo. (AP) — A 37-year-old man is dead after taking methamphetamine that authorities believe was laced with a main ingredient in rat poison.
James Gregory died Sunday in Pike County in northeast Missouri. Sheriff Stephen Korte says Gregory and a second person drove themselves to a hospital in Louisiana, Missouri, after taking meth, believing they had overdosed.
Gregory died a short time later. Korte says his symptoms were consistent with strychnine poisoning. An autopsy is planned. He was 37.
The second person was treated and released.
Korte says people who sell illegal drugs sometimes add other substances, including strychnine, to alter the high.
Louisiana is about 90 miles north of St. Louis.
Two Massachusetts State Police troopers were injured Monday in separate crashes in Ludlow and Lynn. (Published 10 minutes ago)
Two Massachusetts State Police troopers were injured Monday in separate crashes in Ludlow and Lynn.
First, after a trooper had stopped a vehicle in the breakdown lane on the Massachusetts Turnpike in Ludlow, his cruiser was struck by a tractor trailer around 9:15 a.m. He sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to Baystate Medical Center in Springfield.
About an hour and a half later, around 10:45, a trooper was rear-ended while he was approaching a detail on Western Avenue in Lynn. State police say his cruiser was damaged and he had some difficulty freeing himself from the vehicle. He was taken to Salem Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The driver of the other vehicle in Lynn was also injured and was taken to North Shore Medical Center-Union Hospital. Police did not know how severe that driver's injuries were.
Both crashes are under investigation.
Former chief Justice Department Spokesman Matthew Miller explains why top Trump administration officials may not be able to avoid testifying about the president.
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ROSWELL, N.M. (AP) – Roswell police say a suspect who shot at a police officer was wounded by the officer’s return fire.
Police say the officer was not struck or injured in the incident early Wednesday morning outside a motel.
Police Department spokesman Todd Wildermuth says the suspect was taken to a hospital.
No additional information was immediately available on the condition of the suspect or the circumstances of the incident.
Wildermuth says several law enforcement agencies are investigating the incident.
Monterey International Pop Festival Celebrates 50 Years One of the original mega music festivals is back and is celebrating a 50th anniversary this June...
Boston Heavyweights Rock Elbo RoomOne of the East Coast's best purveyors of heavy music finally make their way to the Bay Area this Sunday when Boston band Gozu headlines the Elbo Room in San Francisco's Mission District with support from Portland's Ape Machine and local acts Brume and Zed.
It's a well-known fact that Chris Lane is a member of the Bachelor nation. He rarely misses an episode. But is he interested in being a contestant on The Bachelorette?
Chris Lane talks about being interested in being a contestant on The Bachelorette. “Yeah, if I had a time frame open, I would definitely be down to do it, but I don’t know if that’s anytime soon. I stay so busy, you know. But, I have so much fun watching it. It don’t get old to me.”
Chris definitely tuned in to the season premiere of The Bachelorette on Monday night, but there's no word yet on who his favorite contestants are.
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April 12 Novan Inc
* Novan reports positive topline results with SB208 in phase 2 trial
* Novan Inc - SB208 gel, at both 4% and 16% concentrations, demonstrated a statistically significant effect (p<0.05) versus vehicle in a clinical trial
* "Results from this phase 2 trial with SB208 confirm fungicidal activity of nitric oxide observed in our preclinical studies"
* Novan - Based on data from SB208 phase 2 dose-ranging trial, co will evaluate late stage development opportunities in superficial cutaneous fungal infections
* Novan - Will evaluate opportunities such as a phase 2 trial in patients with onychomycosis, to be initiated as early as second half of 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
During the 1940s and 1950s, thirty-seven athletic and determined women from Wisconsin made a BIG difference. Over the period of 1943-1954, they were among the more than 550 women who played professional baseball in the All American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGBPL) depicted in the movie "A League of Their Own." In this presentation, Bob Kann, the biographer of Joyce Westerman, one of the Kenosha players, shares stories about Wisconsin women who grew up during the Great Depression, worked in factories and on farms, and eventually played professional baseball.
MOSCOW (AP) — England ended its long run of penalty misery and reached the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time in 12 years, beating Colombia 4-3 in a shootout on Tuesday.
Eric Dier scored the decisive kick after a 1-1 draw.
England will play Sweden in the quarterfinals in Samara on Saturday. It is the furthest England has progressed in any tournament since the David Beckham era, when a golden generation of players exited the 2002 and 2006 World Cups in the last eight.
England took the lead in a scrappy match when Harry Kane scored from the penalty spot in the 57th minute. Yerry Mina headed in an equalizer in the third minute of stoppage time.
England trailed 3-2 in the shootout after Jordan Henderson’s shot was saved, but Mateus Uribe hit the bar and goalkeeper Jordan Pickford then saved Carlos Bacca’s kick.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Two climbers have set a speed record for ascending the famous Nose route of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park, one of the world's most technical and dangerous verticals.
Alex Honnold and his climbing partner Tommy Caldwell on Wednesday raced up the nearly 90-degree, 2,900-foot (884-meter) precipice in 2 hours 10 minutes 15 seconds.
The pair broke the previous record set last October by nearly 10 minutes.
Fellow climber Hans Florine, who once held the Nose record, watched Wednesday's attempt from below. He says Honnold and Caldwell were moving so fast he knew by the halfway point that they would set a record.
Park Ranger Scott Gedimen congratulated the pair, calling them world-class climbers who work tirelessly to advocate on behalf of Yosemite and all public lands.
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Superior's oil refinery is being sold to Canadian oil company Husky Energy.
Calumet is selling the plant for $435 million, according to Securities and Exchange Commission documents filed Monday. The sale is expected to close by the end of the year.
"We are excited to find with Husky a great home for our employees at Superior and want to thank them for their contributions to our organization over the last few years," CEO Tim Go said in a news release. "Their dedication and efforts have made Superior an attractive value proposition for Husky, who will retain the Superior employees and will assume the union contract and pension plan."
The refinery can process 50,000 barrels of oil per day into fuels and asphalt. Planned upgrades at the refinery will continue under Husky, Go said.
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This graphic is from a presentation presided over by John McDonnell today. It apparently explains the structure of McDonnell’s proposed Strategic Investment Board. If it looks to you like a diagram of the power grid for the Central Electricity Generating Board circa 1949 it is because it comes from the same mindset that designed the CEGB. Does it look like the kind of nimble financial organisation to take on and beat the Silicon Valley investment giants creating our world?
Not impressed? It is only when you see the kind of nonsense being pumped out by the people around McDonnell trying to update state socialism (with an iPad) that you remember that only 3 years ago McDonnell was typically spending his evenings giving his alternative economics briefings to two old tankies, an adolescent plastic-bag carrying trot and a confused old lady keeping warm. Now the FT comes along to wonder at his ideas.
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Mon, Apr 17: A Burnaby family is recounting the terrifying moments when three men kicked in their door and launched an assault with bear spray. Grace Ke reports.
Witness for the Prosecution Director Billy Wilder’s 1957 take on an Agatha Christie play stars Tyrone Power as a murder suspect who relies on a veteran criminal lawyer (Charles Laughton) after being accused of killing a wealthy widow. The defendant’s hopes for keeping his freedom also hinge on his wife (Marlene Dietrich), who agrees to help the prosecution instead of her husband. Elsa Lanchester and John Williams co-star. 7 p.m. TCM
Bosnia and Herzegovina has confirmed a case of H5N8 bird flu in the northwestern town of Prijedor, the BiH Veterinary Office said in a statement on Tuesday. The Joint Center for Disease Control will continue the coordination of activities to implement the prescribed measures, according to the statement.
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April 3 Clean Diesel Technologies Inc
* Clean Diesel Technologies Inc files for non-timely 10-K - SEC filing
* Clean Diesel Technologies Inc says expects to report revenues of $36.8 million for year ended Dec. 31, 2016
* Clean Diesel Technologies Inc says expects to report comprehensive loss of $24.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2016 Source: (bit.ly/2oQ69iX) Further company coverage:
TOKYO, April 12 Top Japanese retailer Aeon Co on Wednesday said its annual operating profit rose 4 percent, as growing sales at its supermarkets and drugs stores helped prop up struggling general merchandise stores.
Operating profit came in at 184.7 billion yen ($1.7 billion) for the year ended Feb. 28, below the company's estimate of 190 billion yen. Nine analysts surveyed by Thomson Reuters had forecast an average operating profit of 185.9 billion yen.
The retailer said it expected operating profit to come in at 195 billion yen for the current year. ($1 = 109.5100 yen) (Reporting by Sam Nussey; Editing by Himani Sarkar)
08:18 Reported News Briefs Sivan 21, 5777 , 15/06/17 Sivan 21, 5777 , 15/06/17 College student jailed in North Korea returns to US in coma Read more US student Otto Warmbier lands back in the US, after detention in North Korea for more than 17 months - most of which he was in a coma. ► ◄ Last Briefs
Hungary is not planning to move its Israeli Embassy to Jerusalem, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Monday, adding that the government's Middle East policy was unchanged.
BUDAPEST: Hungary is not planning to move its Israeli Embassy to Jerusalem, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Monday, adding that the government's Middle East policy was unchanged.
"This (option) has not come up," Orban told reporters in response to a question in parliament according to an audio recording of his remarks published on the website of private broadcaster HirTV.
"Hungary sees no reason to change its Middle East policy," Orban said. "We will continue with the balanced politics we have been pursuing." He did not elaborate.
On Friday Hungary blocked a statement planned by all EU 28 governments in response to Trump's announcement and the Foreign Ministry said Hungary was in favour of a negotiated solution in the Middle East.
(Reporting by Gergely Szakacs; Editing by Richard Balmforth)
Rural Rhythm Records, based in Nashville, has announced the signing of Indiana grassers Feller & Hill to the label. Their next album, Brothers and Heroes, is expected from Rural Rhythm this fall.
The singing duo first hit in 2012 when banjoist Chris Hill departed Karl Shiflett & Big Country Show to help launch the new act with mandolinist Tom Feller. A debut album the next year was remarkable for the guys’ spot-on representations of Buck Owens songs, done with a bluegrass twist. Over time, the influence of The Boys From Indiana, an iconic band from the 1970s that featured several members of Tom’s family, has become more visible in their music.
A debut single from Brothers and Heroes is set for release early in July. You can expect strong harmony singing, and stellar vocal performances in general from Fellet & Hill, with Chris Hill being one of the most dynamic tenor vocalists in our business.
More details should be coming soon.
GENEVA (AP) — The U.N. human rights office says 206 companies — mostly Israeli and American — are facing a review of their business practices involving Israeli settlements that are considered illegal under international law.
In a long-awaited report, the rights office said more resources are needed to handle the complex and unprecedented task of compiling what some critics call an unfair "blacklist" and a sign of alleged anti-Israel bias at the U.N.
Proponents insist companies must be held accountable for their activities in the settlements, arguing that such activities can contribute to injustices against Palestinians.
The 16-page report released Wednesday does not cite any companies by name. It says the rights office has contacted 64 companies, but that it would not release any names until all 206 companies had been contacted.
Craig Burley and Mark Donaldson evaluate this week's player power rankings, with Isco's brace leading the way.
Also receiving votes: Son Heung-Min (Tottenham), Cristian Zapata (AC Milan), Aritz Aduriz (Athletic Club), Diego Falcinelli (Crotone), Timo Werner (RB Leipzig), Angel Di Maria (Paris Saint-Germain), Joao Pedro (Benfica), Jurgen Damm (Tigres), Bernd Leno (Bayer Leverkusen), Kerem Demirbay (TSG Hoffenheim).
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Delhi saw the hottest day of the season on Monday, as the mercury touched 41.2 degrees at the Safdarjung observatory, four notches above normal.
While the temperature at the observatory is considered the official temperature of the city, some other parts of the city recorded even higher temperatures. At Palam, the maximum temperature was 43 degrees, while it was 42.6 degrees at Ayanagar in south Delhi. The Ridge, which is usually the coolest part of the city, recorded 41.5 degrees.
IMD officials said the maximum and minimum temperatures Tuesday are expected to be 41 and 25 degrees respectively.
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On Friday, October 6, Governor John Bel Edwards' pre-disaster emergency declaration request for 17 parishes in Louisiana was approved by President Donald Trump. The declaration will allow the state to more easily access federal response funds in the event they are needed.
"I appreciate the speed and decisiveness with which President Trump granted our pre-disaster emergency declaration request in anticipation on Tropical Storm Nate making landfall along our coast. This declaration will help us continue the process of preparing for potential severe weather with the support of federal resources at our disposal," said Edwards.
2017 WAFB Hurricane Center
Parishes included in the declaration are as follows:
Assumption
Iberia
Jefferson
Lafourche
Livingston
Orleans
Plaquemines
St. Bernard
St. Charles
St. James
St. John the Baptist
St. Martin
St. Mary
St. Tammany
Tangipahoa
Terrebonne
Vermillion
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Ireland has threatened to block Britain's plans for a two-year transition period after Brexit amid a furious row over customs arrangements.
Phil Hogan, the Republic's EU commissioner, said that Ireland could be the "biggest victim of this mess" and accused the UK of "high-level delusion".
Leo Varadkar, the Irish Prime Minister, has called for Britain to stay in the Customs Union and warned that unless it does there could be a new border in the Irish Sea.
However Philip Hammond, the Chancellor, and Liam Fox, the International Trade Secretary, made clear in a joint article this weekend that Britain will leave the Customs Union and Single Market after Brexit in March 2019.
On Wednesday the Government will publish a position paper suggesting that ministers will stick to their plan for a "light touch" customs border between Ireland and Northern Ireland .
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Man accused of stabbing Mississippi woman to death
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) — A man has been charged with capital murder for the stabbing death of a 63-year-old woman in Mississippi.
Fifty-three-year-old Andrew Presley could face life in prison or the death penalty if convicted. The Hattiesburg American reports that Deborah McGee was found dead on March 25 in her home. Capt. Branden McLemore said during a news conference Friday that an investigation showed Presley had inconsistencies in his alibi.
In Mississippi, a capital murder charge means the crime was committed during the execution of another felony offense including rape or burglary. McLemore says several items were missing from the woman's home. He says a domestic incident between McGee's niece, Ebony Lambert, and Presley may have led to the slaying.
The 40-year-old niece and 53-year-old Jordan Stewart been charged with hindering the investigation.
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As Bishop Peter Shao Zhumin was about to celebrate his first Paschal Triduum as bishop of Wenzhou, Chinese police took him into custody.
The prelate—like Bishop Vincent Guo Xijn on Mindon, who was also taken into custody before the Triduum—is a bishop whose ministry is recognized by the Vatican but not by the Chinese government. AsiaNews reported that police have asked the faithful to bring clothing to the bishop, “a sign that his kidnapping will be long term.”
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Hospital just reported he is still in critical condition, despite earlier reports he was in stable condition.
He was lying for several minutes bleeding on the field when no one was able to get to him. He was hit in the hip and how much blood he may have lost is not clear.
The Congress members asked people to do what they can do to contribute to the cause of the Congressional baseball game, the Boys and Girls Clubs of D.C., and the game between the Democrats and Republicans is expected to continue tomorrow.
In light of the January 1st holiday, all studios will not be reporting weekend international box office today. However, much of what we are seeing across the session shows increases from last weekend which was affected by Christmas Eve and Day falling on Saturday and Sunday.
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A man has been charged with firearm offences after a stash of stolen guns were found at a Hobart house.
Police raided a Moonah property on Friday and found a number of guns, including shot guns and rifles, they allege were stolen from a property last month.
A man, 32, has been charged with firearms offences and remanded in custody to face the Hobart Magistrates Court on Monday.
Nebraska lawmakers have confirmed a new superintendent for the State Patrol despite some reservations about recent problems in the agency.
Senators voted 37-0 on Friday in favor of Col. John Bolduc, who was appointed by Gov. Pete Ricketts and sworn in for the job on Oct. 16.
Some senators raised concerns that they still don’t have detailed answers about why Bolduc’s predecessor, former Col. Brad Rice, was abruptly fired in June. Bolduc has promised to overhaul the agency and ensure all patrol members are accountable to the public.
Rice’s termination came after news surfaced that the agency had mishandled internal investigations and didn’t properly respond to possible misconduct against female recruits by a patrol doctor.
Rice was chosen following a national search for a replacement.
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Here are the results from last night’s WWE Smackdown Live Event in Cape Girardeau, Missouri:
1. Heath Slater and Rhyno defeated Breezango
2. Apollo Crews defeated Curt Hawkins
3. Mojo Rawley defeated Dolph Ziggler
4. Luke Harper defeated Erick Rowan
5. WWE Intercontinental Championship Match
Dean Ambrose defeated Baron Corbin
6. WWE Smackdown Women’s Championship Six-Way Match
Naomi defeated Natalya, Becky Lynch, Mickie James, Tamina, and Carmella
7. WWE Smackdown Tag Team Championship Match
The Usos defeated American Alpha
8. WWE Championship Triple Threat Match
Randy Orton defeated Bray Wyatt and AJ Styles
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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Philadelphia police are investigating an accident involving a SEPTA bus Wednesday that left several people injured, after SEPTA officials say a confrontation broke out between the drivers.
A SEPTA Route 33 bus and a car collided near College and Ridge Avenues, around 12:30 p.m,
SEPTA officials tell Eyewitness News a confrontation ensued between the bus driver and car driver.
Fire officials say seven people were transported to nearby hospitals.
The incident is currently under investigation.
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PLEASANT HOPE, Mo. (AP) _ An employee was seriously injured after an explosion inside a Missouri pyrotechnics company.
KSPR-TV reports that firefighters responded Tuesday to a call at the AM Pyrotechnics plant, a wholesale retailer that provides pyrotechnics for big fireworks shows.
Fire Protection District Fire Chief Jake Agee says they received a report of a loud explosion in the area. When they arrived, multiple explosions started inside the building. Firefighters say several workers had left the building before the fire but that one person was still inside.
Agee says the woman was extracted from the building with serious injuries and flown to a hospital.
He said, “Now we’re just kind of working to keep everybody back and keep everything safe.”
Agee says several fire departments responded to the blaze that is now under investigation.
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MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico City prosecutors say they have arrested a man who signed off on an apparently faulty construction project that collapsed in the magnitude 7.1 earthquake of Sept. 19 and killed two women.
Prosecutors have not identified the suspect, who faces homicide charges.
But they said Monday he was in charge of ensuring the seven-story apartment building was constructed according to approved plans in 2016.
The prosecutor's office says the building's foundations didn't meet specifications approved for the site. It says the structure had "little resistance" and didn't meet specifications.
The quake killed 369 people in all, 228 of them in the capital.
Experts say recently built structures should have been able to withstand the quake.
Another suspect was arrested previously in the case.
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HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) — Attorneys for a former Dallas accountant condemned for fatally shooting his two young daughters while their mother listened helplessly on the phone are hoping a federal court keeps him from the Texas death chamber.
John David Battaglia is set for execution Thursday evening for the May 2001 slayings of his 9-year-old daughter, Faith, and her 6-year-old sister, Liberty. Battaglia and his wife had separated and the girls were killed at his Dallas apartment during a scheduled visit.
He'd be the nation's third prisoner executed this year, all in Texas.
His lawyers had appeals before the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals and the U.S. Supreme Court, contending the 62-year-old Battaglia is delusional and mentally incompetent for execution.
NEW YORK — A man who hurled his dog to its death from a New York City balcony has pleaded guilty to felony animal cruelty.
Yuk Cheung is expecting a sentence of 45 days in jail and five years of probation. He also will have to register on a city animal-abuser list.
Court records show the 35-year-old Cheung entered the plea last week. His lawyer hasn’t returned a phone call placed Monday seeking comment.
Queens District Attorney Richard Brown says Cheung threw the 12-year-old pug from a seventh-floor balcony in March while arguing with his ex-girlfriend about the dog. Cheung had left the dog with her.
Prosecutors say Cheung claimed the dog leaped out of his arms but investigators determined it had been thrown.
The Rams picked up Peters' fifth-year option Tuesday, keeping him under contract through 2019.
This was fully expected ever since the team agreed to trade for Peters in late February. He has 21 career interceptions, which is the most of any NFL player since the young defensive back entered the league as a first-round pick in 2015. Peters is expected to line up as a starting corner alongside Aqib Talib as part of a revamped Los Angeles secondary.
Coastal Alabama Community College’s Brewton and Atmore campuses have released the President’s List and Dean’s List for the Spring 2017 semester.
President’s List
Requirements for inclusion on the President’s List are a semester grade point average of 4.0 and completion of a minimum semester course load of 12 semester credit hours of college-level work.
Atmore students named to this list are as follows:
Madelyn Boatwright, Jerame Conn, Jessica Glick, Caleb Hochstetler, Dreon Johnson, Nathan Jurjevich, James Sizemore.
Dean’s List
Requirements for inclusion on the Dean’s List are a semester grade point average of 3.5 or above and below 4.0 and completion of a minimum semester course load of 12 semester credit hours of college-level work.
Atmore students named to this list are as follows:
Cynthia Dinc, Lanae Johnson, Dakota Madison, Paige Martin, Pamela Richardson.
A man walks through a broken main gate after opposition supporters and security forces clashed in and outside residential buildings on Tuesday according to residents, in Caracas, Venezuela June 14, 2017. Venezuelan opposition lawmakers on Wednesday said security forces used excessive violence during a raid to capture protesters in a sprawling middle-class apartment complex carried out after officers came under fire.
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Haseley was promoted to Low-A Lakewood on Monday, Mitch Rupert of the Williamsport Sun-Gazette reports.
It's already the third promotion of Haseley's brief professional career after the former University of Virginia standout previously moved up from the Phillies' rookie-level Gulf Coast League to short-season Williamsport. Predictably, the 21-year-old center fielder, who was lauded for his advanced approach at the plate and gradual improvement as a power hitter during his time in college, has faced few challenges in the lower rungs of the minors. He slashed a respectable .270/.350/.380 during his 37-game stint with Williamsport while contributing five steals and 11 extra-base hits.
TORONTO — Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne is suing the Opposition leader for defamation.
A spokeswoman for Wynne says a statement of claim was filed today in order for the premier to be able to continue with her case against Patrick Brown.
Wynne's lawyer first demanded in a letter in September that Brown withdraw comments he made a day before the premier testified as a witness at a trial in Sudbury, Ont., involving two provincial Liberals facing Election Act bribery charges.
Brown had told reporters he hoped Wynne would give answers about the scandal "maybe when she stands trial" and went on to describe her as a "sitting premier, sitting in trial."
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP)  A Rhode Island lawmaker has deleted a tweet calling a school shooting survivor a "dummy" for her response to the shooting that killed four people at a Waffle House restaurant in Nashville.
Republican state Rep. Mike Chippendale was responding Monday to Emma Gonzalez, a survivor of the Parkland, Florida, shooting who has become a gun control activist.
Gonzalez cited reports that the shooter's gun was taken away by an unarmed man as evidence that teachers do not need guns to protect students.
Chippendale said the ensuing manhunt might have been avoided if the man did have a gun and "the entire region wouldn't be on lockdown...dummy."
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Chippendale is co-chairman of Republican Allan Fung's gubernatorial campaign. A campaign spokesman called the tweet disappointing.
Chippendale did not respond to requests for comment.
GREENWOOD, Miss. (AP) — The man fired from his radio DJ job for groping superstar Taylor Swift has been hired by a Mississippi radio station.
The Washington Post quotes Delta Radio CEO David Fuss as telling news outlets he believes David Mueller's side of the story and hired him because he sounds good on air.
Swift sued Mueller for a dollar last year, saying he grabbing her bare backside while posing for photo. Mueller, who uses the last name "Jackson" on air, denies the allegation and started co-hosting a show on Monday called "Jackson and Jonbob."
Mueller's hiring comes amid the #MeToo movement aimed at drawing attention to sexual assault and harassment. Fuss says the hiring decision was also "maybe a tiny bit" about publicity.
Neither party has responded to the newspaper's requests for comment.
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A murder investigation has been launched over the death of a man who was attacked twice after watching an England football match.
The 49-year-old man, who has not been named, was attacked just before midnight on Thursday 28 June in Drew Street, Brixham.
He suffered serious injuries as a result of the attack and died in Derriford Hospital on Tuesday.
A man in his 20s was interviewed and released pending further enquiries.
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Officers say there was another attack outside the Crown and Anchor Pub on Brixham Quayside later the same night.
It was the same night England lost to Belgium in the final group match of the World Cup.
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) - A Cambodian court has found a British man guilty after he was arrested with other foreigners for allegedly posting photos on social media of sexually suggestive dancing at a party.
Siem Reap provincial court spokesman Yin Srang said 31-year-old Daniel Jones was sentenced Tuesday to one year in prison for producing pornography. The court, however, said he can go free Wednesday based on his having already served one month and 22 days in prison, with the rest of the term suspended.
The spokesman said Jones could continue to be held if the prosecutor files an appeal within one day.
Larry and Janet talk with Riggleman about his decision to run for Congress and the news of Congressman Garrett’s leave. Check out the full interview from The Morning Line here:
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Niko recently showed us a video of the hairiest man in the world shaving and it got us asking ourselves how much hair is okay. Nina showed Dean the video and he said that’s what he would be like if he didn’t get laser hair removal. Nina was floored. She had no idea he would be THAT hairy. We asked the Camel Nation what they thought about body hair and they had a strong opinion. What's yours?
Glass will guard the cage in Saturday's road game against the Flames, Eric Lear of the Blackhawks' official site reports.
Glass hasn't been great in limited action this season, compiling a 3-3-2 record while posting a sub-par 3.15 GAA and .910 save percentage in nine appearances. He'll hope to snap his three-game losing streak and pick up his fourth victory of the campaign in a road matchup with a slumping Calgary club that's lost six straight games.
MILWAUKEE — A British cybersecurity researcher credited with helping curb a recent worldwide ransomware attack is expected in court to hear federal charges accusing him of creating malicious software to steal banking information in 2014.
Marcus Hutchins could enter a plea during Monday's hearing in Wisconsin federal court. Prosecutors have charged him and an unnamed co-defendant with conspiring to commit computer fraud in the state and elsewhere. Authorities arrested the 23-year-old man on Aug. 2 in the Las Vegas airport on his way home to Ilfracombe, England, after a cybersecurity convention.
The legal troubles Hutchins faces are a dramatic turnaround from the status of cybercrime-fighting hero he enjoyed four months ago when he found a "kill switch" that slowed the outbreak of WannaCry virus.
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Brigitte Nielsen children: The actress is pregnant with her fifth child, aged 54
The 54-year-old and her spouse, Italian TV producer Mattia Dessi, 39, are expecting their first child together after walking down the aisle in 2006.
The actress, who was married to Sylvester Stallone back in the 1980s, announced the happy news in an adorable Instagram post.
In one upload, shared earlier this week, the mother-of-four showed off her growing baby bump as she posed in a figure-hugging cream dress.
Beside the snap, she wrote: “Family getting larger.”
Yesterday, the star treated her 98,500 Instagram followers to another stunning capture of her blossoming bump.
Richard Fox, an educator with 40 years of experience, has announced his retirement. Malika Karim reports on his contribution to the Blood Tribe and to the Kainai Board of Education.
Haunt Nights are being held through Oct. 31 at Adventure Landing, 1944 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville Beach. There are four haunted attractions. Hunt zombies and avoid the outbreak in the Containment. Travel deeper and deeper under the Earth’s surface to discover an underworld of evil in the Descent. The Pinehurst Asylum crazy ...
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Board of Directors of Commercial Real Estate Co. approved financial results of year ended on December 31, 2016 and recommended the distribution of 5% cash dividends.
The Czech airline Travel Service has said it has acquired a majority stake in the Czech national carrier, Czech Airlines (ČSA).
The firm, the Czech News Agency reported, reached a deal to buy shares from Korean Air and state-owned company Prisko. The sale, however, will still need final approval from the country’s anti-monopoly office.
If the deal goes through it will give Travel Service an almost 98 percent stake and a fleet of more than 80 airplanes.
Erm...we're going to have to say no, that's not safe. (Please don't try!) If the vent is emitting a lot of SO2 or H2S, they would taste BAD. And if you add sulfuric acid (in vog, for example) to sugar, you get a pretty spectacular reaction.
With amount of food we produce and consume, why do so many people still go hungry?
The number of chronically hungry people in the world is over 800 million, yet developed countries are facing health challenges from rising rates of obesity. The growing problems of food security and water scarcity seem an issue of distribution rather than availability. But other factors also influence the status of food and water security worldwide. So where does the problem with food and water security lie? Do developed countries – or any other entities or individuals – have any moral obligations to ensure a global network of water and food security? What practical, policy-oriented action can fulfill any moral obligations that might exist? John and Ken grab a bite with Tim Benton, Professor of Population Ecology at the University of Leeds and UK Champion for Global Food Security. Sunday 10/08 at 11 am (new time!) and Tuesday 10/10 at 12 noon.
It's tradition in Philly to start the new year off with the Mummers Parade.
The more than century old parade, which started in 1901, is the longest-running folk parade in the U.S., the Associated Press reported. From string bands to comic brigades, the costumes, floats and performances dazzle and entertain onlookers and this year was no different.
Judges evaluate and score groups for the four categories — string band, comic, fancy and wench brigade.
Here are the 2017 results:
String band
1. Quaker City
2. Fralinger
3. South Philadelphia
Comic Brigade
1. Murray
2. Goodtimers
3. Landi
Fancy Brigade
1. Golden Sunrise
Wench Brigade
1. Oregan
2. Saints
3. O'Malley
For a complete list of results, visit the Mummers website.
Environment Canada is forecasting sun — lots of it — for Saskatoon on Tuesday.
A southwest wind is expected to reach 30 kilometres per hour close to noon. A high of 17 C and a UV index of 5 or moderate are also in the forecast.
In the evening, the sky should be clear, but clouds should start to gather overnight.
The wind is expected to diminish to 20 km/h near midnight.
A low of 5 C is forecast.
Islamic State claimed responsibility for a gun attack on an Istanbul nightclub which killed 39 people on Sunday, the group said in a statement on Monday.
“In continuation of the blessed operations that Islamic State is conducting against the protector of the cross, Turkey, a heroic soldier of the caliphate struck one of the most famous nightclubs where the Christians celebrate their apostate holiday,” the statement said.
The attack came as the Turkish army wages a four-month incursion in Syria to oust IS jihadists and Kurdish militants from the border area, suffering increasing casualties.
Istanbul, Ankara and other Turkish cities were hit by a string of attacks in 2016 blamed on Kurdish militants and jihadists that left hundreds dead.
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JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Mississippi's governor has signed the nation's tightest abortion restrictions into law.
Republican Gov. Phil Bryant signed House Bill 1510 on Monday afternoon. It becomes law immediately and bans most abortions after 15 weeks' gestation. Bryant has frequently said he wants Mississippi to be the "safest place in America for an unborn child."
The law's only exceptions are if a fetus has health problems making it "incompatible with life" outside of the womb at full term, or if a pregnant woman's life or a "major bodily function" is threatened by pregnancy. Pregnancies resulting from rape and incest aren't exempted.
Abortion rights advocates are calling the law unconstitutional because it limits abortion before fetuses can live outside the womb. The owner of Mississippi's only abortion clinic opposes the law and has pledged to sue.
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Forrest Hunter used a Walmart intercom to summon help he wasn't getting. The web was inspired. Forrest Hunter's Facebook
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An Accra Circuit court has sentenced Owusu Sekyere, an attorney and Albert Coleman, to 12-years in prison in a fraudulent $200,000 land transaction.
Owusu Sekyere, a senior Attorney and Albert Coleman have collected the amount from one Ato Hamilton under the pretext of providing him with a parcel of land at Cantonments in Accra but failed to do so.
Lawyer Sekyere was also expected in the transaction to do due diligence in connection with the said land.
Law Sekyere and Coleman collected the money three years ago and the matter which commenced on November 15, 2015 in the circuit court has dragged on.
The Court presided over by Mrs. Malike Wornya Dey found the accused guilty of the offense of defrauding by false pretenses and convicted them.
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Abby's brother makes plans behind her back to send their mother to a group home.
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A woman stabbed for a cheap mobile phone has spoken about her ordeal. Her accused attacker is just 15 years old.
20 Great Gifts For Star Trek Fans Here are 20 Star Trek-themed gifts, each of which cost under $25, which are sure to make your Trekkie, Trekker or more casual Star Trek fan smile.
Best Ways To Celebrate Cinco De Mayo In MinnesotaCinco de Mayo, or the fifth of May, is a celebration of Mexican culture. And the festivities are lively throughout Minnesota! Here are some of the best ways to soak up the sights, sounds and delicious food and drink of Mexico on May 5th.
In an interview with Judy Woodruff on “PBS NewsHour” Tuesday, Kaiser Health News senior correspondent Sarah Varney discussed the updated estimates that more than 4,600 people died as a result of Hurricane Maria. Varney and “PBS NewsHour” producer Jason Kane are on assignment in Puerto Rico this week to continue reporting on the aftermath of the devastating Sept. 20 storm.
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KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) — The Atlanta Braves have reassigned top prospect Ronald Acuna Jr. to their minor league camp.
The 20-year-old outfielder from Venezuela was batting .432 with four home runs in 16 spring training games when the Braves sent him down after Monday’s 6-0 exhibition win over the Toronto Blue Jays.
Acuna rose through three minor league levels last season, his third year in professional baseball. He hit .344 with nine home runs in 54 games at Triple-A level.
April 24 (Reuters) - Oceanwide Holdings Co Ltd:
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Trivial matter?
The average user has around 26 to 55 applications downloaded to his smartphone device. Most likely, you have entertainment and gaming apps, a banking app, a few social media apps, fitness apps, and eCommerce apps to shop at your favorite stores.
While you probably don’t care if an app like TriviaCrack gets hacked, a lot of your apps have information that you wouldn’t want anyone else to access; your location, credit and debit card information, and photos.
As a user, there are actions you can take to make sure your apps are secure; from a development standpoint, you must consider certain protocols to ensure that the application’s code doesn’t get hacked. Keval Baxi, CEO of Codal walks through ways to shore up your apps.
Robbie Williams has been mocked online after looking less-than-impressed after greeting fans, using hand sanitiser live on air while grimacing.
The singer jumped into the crowd to perform Auld Lang Syne during an intimate gig at Westminster's Central Hall.
However, he appeared to regret doing so, looking disgusted and washing his hands immediately after.
Some thought his exaggerated expression meant he could be joking.
Others disagreed, concluding from his actions that he did not enjoy the close encounter with his fans.
A top Makandiwa pastor and agent, Donald Savanhu’s name has popped up in a police investigation in which the churchman was implicated for allegedly making death threats and attacking by burning Harare preacher Tariro Chiwenga’s car. Pastor Savanhu in this briefer responds to ZimEye.com on the police matter:
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Matthias has been unable to crack the Jets' lineup, instead spending game days in the press box.
Matthias has featured just twice since Jan. 12, a stretch of 42 games. Even when the center has been in action, it has been sparingly, as he averaged 11:10 of ice time in his 27 regular-season outings. Unsurprisingly, given his lack of play time, the 29-year-old was limited to a mere three points. With the emergence of young players like Kyle Connor, Nikolaj Ehlers (undisclosed) and Jack Roslovic, it's hard to imagine Winnipeg will bring back Matthias next season -- especially not at his current $2.125 cap hit.
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Infographics can be a fun, engaging way to convey data to your audience—and as you might have guessed, we here at MarketingProfs are fans of this type of visual content.
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We’ve been big fans of Au Naturale Cosmetics for a while now, and our love has deepened with the ungraded mineral powder foundation distribution “spray” foundation in the color match for me–Punaluu.
One of the major drawbacks of mineral powders is the packaging, where shallow jars of powder can lead to pigment flying everywhere. Au Naturale created an ingenious foundation package that squirts the powder on your brush, as opposed to all over the sink and your favorite white work blouse.
The mineral powder is still non-heavy and leaves my face feeling “light,” and now the packaging allows for easier travel and a whole lot less mess.
Good job, Au Naturale!
The four firms that want to build a new airport for Kansas City laid out their ideas on Monday.
February is on track to be one of the warmest if not the warmest Februaries on record. In keeping with higher temperatures many flowers and trees, like Bradford Pear trees, are in full bloom. The weather forecast for the March 1st calls for a chan
The city police detective acknowledges that he had always wanted to go into law enforcement. However, he got a late start in the field.
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Petty Officer 1st Class Dave Irvin, left, and Chief Warrant Officer 3 Anthony Winstead oversee contractors from Laredo Construction as they de-water and re-float a 38-foot cabin cruiser in Baytown, Texas Oct. 6, 2017. The Coast Guard is working with the Texas General Land Office and other federal, local, and state agencies to recover vessels damaged by Hurricane Harvey. U.S. Coast Guard video by Chief Petty Officer John Masson.
Multiple people were injured on Wednesday in a shooting in San Francisco and the attacker has been shot, local media reported.
San Francisco police on Twitter confirmed a shooting had taken place and advised people to avoid the area.
The suspect was hospitalized in police custody, local media reported.
Victims were taken to the Priscilla Chan and Mark Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, spokesman Brent Andrew said. He said he could not say how many patients were taken to the hospital or give their conditions.
It was not immediately clear if anyone had died.
The shooting occurred in the area of a United Parcel Service (UPS.N) facility, CBS San Francisco and other local media outlets reported, citing authorities. A San Francisco police representative could not immediately be reached for comment.
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AMUNET MAKES A BIG PLAY — After hearing that Amunet (guest star Katee Sackhoff) has struck a deal to buy all of the metahumans in Iron Heights, Barry (Grant Gustin) must decide if he should expose his powers in order to save his cellmates. After a visit from an old friend, Ralph (guest star Hartley Sawyer) is reminded of his shady past and wonders if he’s really a changed man. Tara Nicole Weyr directed the episode written by Jonathan Butler & Gabriel Garza (#413). Original airdate 2/6/2018.
Senator James Lankford takes part in a panel discussion during the Oklahoma Press Association 2017 Convention at the Hilton Skirvin Hotel on Saturday, June 10, 2017 in Oklahoma City, Okla.
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This item ran in the Jan. 1, 1945 Lancaster Eagle-Gazette. (Photo: Submitted)
In other war news, we have this small item from the Jan. 1, 1945 Lancaster Eagle-Gazette advising us that our brave airmen have been practicing with bombs carved out of stone, which presumably has the appropriate density but tends not to explode. As for the sharp knife, the object was to save food. There would be other means to deal with Hubby when he returned home from the war.
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Scientists in Luxembourg have taken human stem cells from skin samples and used them to create three-dimensional brain-like clusters. The cells in these clusters behave like those in the human midbrain. The midbrain is of interest in Parkinson’s disease, where neurons producing the neurotransmitter dopamine can malfunction and die. It is hoped that the new brain-like clusters could be used to study the role that Parkinson’s disease plays within the brain.
The new Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL will come with an 18W USB-C PD charger in the box, but luckily for you, if you want your brand new phone to charge faster, the phones support a higher power input.
According to Googler and all-around USB-C fan/evangelist/know-it-all Benson Leung, the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL support up to 27W charging with compliant USB-C PD (power delivery) chargers. You'll need to find a charger that fits and buy it separately, but you can do that if you want super quick charging all the time. More freedom to you!
Secretary for Food & Health Dr Ko Wing-man visited Shenzhen today to attend a contract signing ceremony for Hong Kong investment in a local medical group.
He will return to Hong Kong after the event.
An envoy says Maldives will not extend the state of emergency that is due to expire on Wednesday amid criticism of the government over the recent political turmoil.
Mohamed Hussain Shareef, ambassador to neighboring Sri Lanka, said the government "has no intention of extending" the emergency when its 30-day period expires, "barring very unusual circumstances such as widespread violence."
Maldives declared an emergency due to turmoil following a Supreme Court ruling ordering the release of several of the president's jailed political opponents. Under the emergency law, President Yameen Abdul Gayoom had two Supreme Court judges arrested for alleged corruption and the remaining three judges annulled the order to release Yameen's opponents.
The emergency regulations gave Maldives' security forces sweeping powers, including to make arrests and search and seize property.
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Join 98.5 KLUC for the grand opening of Herbst Market from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at 9475 W. Desert Inn Road!
To celebrate the grand opening, Chet Buchanan & the Morning Zoo will be giving you a chance all week to play Herbst Market Madness! KLUC’s morning show will qualify listeners all week long to be contestants in Herbst Market Madness on Friday, April 21st.
If you win your way in, you’ll get your first clue and 98 seconds to go around the store finding additional clues that each have gift cards attached!! It’s your chance to win up to $375 in Terrible Herbst gift cards!!
Didn’t win a spot during the morning show? Don’t worry! We’ll be giving away one last spot on-site at the grand opening! You just need to come out and sign up for the final spot between 4:00 p.m. and 5:20 p.m. on Friday!
press release: Celebrate National Bourbon Day with the best bourbon around! J. Henry & Sons Wisconsin Straight Bourbon will be at The Wise on June 14 with complimentary samples. This will include a nosing, tasting, and sampling of three expressions of their bourbon. (We'll also have flights available for purchase at the bar.)
It was a thoroughgoing apology from Commonwealth CEO Ian Narev in July 2014. Amidst the turmoil of revelations about the shonks and spivs of Commonwealth Financial Planning, senate committee inquiries and Adele Ferguson routinely exposing more scandals, Narev wanted to apologise to victims of CFP. “I unreservedly apologise to all customers affected. Poor advice provided by some of our advisers between 2003 to 2012 caused financial loss and distress and I am truly sorry for that,” Narev said. And he was at pains to state that this was atypical of the Commonwealth Bank.
“The way in which we have transformed our CFP and FWL businesses over the past three years shows our commitment to ensuring that the best interests of our customers are always our first and foremost consideration. This transformation brings CFP and FWL in line with our other businesses at the Commonwealth Bank.”
Parliamentary Budget Officer Jean-Denis Frechette will release a study Tuesday that finds government expenses tied to pensions and disability benefits could fall as much as $8 billion per year by ...
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Police in Saratoga County are calling it the largest narcotics seizure they've ever seen.
On Monday, Sheriff Michael Zurlo announced that $264,000 in cash, 2.5 kilograms of cocaine valued at $250,000, 20 pounds of marijuana valued at $40,000, two handguns and 18 long guns were seized from a property on Route 32 in Quaker Springs, NY.
Six arrests were also made, WNYT-TV reported.
Two years ago, the family West appeared at church for Easter services with three different takes on all-white dressing . Fast forward to yesterday and the newly expanded West clan (welcome, Saint!) looked equally polished, if slightly more approachable. While kids North and Saint opted for shades of white, Kardashian West returned to a signature slip dress silhouette to highlight her post-baby physique.
Kardashian West has never shied away from bedroom dressing —whether in robe dresses or corsets —and yesterday’s dress from Australian label Bec & Bridge seemed sultry yet occasion-appropriate. The champagne color of Kardashian West’s dress was in line with the television star’s recent penchant for gold dresses , while beige strappy sandals provided a leg-lengthening effect. North seemed to pick up styling cues from her mom by sporting furry sandals with her ethereal dress, while dad Kanye beamed in a dark-wash denim tuxedo.
On June 15 Terry Froman will be sentenced for the murder of Kim Thomas. After his sentencing, investigators in Kentucky can begin the process of prosecuting Froman for death of Eli Mohney.
Here is a timeline of how we got here in case you missed it.
It began in September of 2014. Investigators say Froman abducted his ex-girlfriend Kim Thomas. He's also accused of killing her son, Eli Mohney, at her home in Graves County, KY. Investigators then believe he lead a manhunt to Cincinnati, OH. There Froman killed Thomas and shot himself during a police standoff.
Shortly after Mohney's death, the Mayfield football team dedicated the season to him.
Froman requested to have his Ohio trial moved in July 2016. That didn't happen.
Froman's first trial began June 5 2017. We spoke with the family as they prepared for the case.
A jury in Ohio convicted Froman of murder on June 13.
Press Release from City of Charlottesville:
A major traffic shift occurred on Friday, August 11th when traffic from an existing section of Hillsdale Drive (north of Greenbrier Drive) was relocated west to a new section.
Hillsdale Drive has been realigned opposite of existing Pepsi Place. Stop signs have now been erected on Greenbrier Drive, Hillsdale Drive and Pepsi Place to create a 4 way stop controlled intersection. All vehicles must stop before proceeding through the intersection. Electronic Message Boards will remain this week to notify drivers of the new configuration.
Flagging of traffic at the Greenbrier Drive/Pepsi Place intersection is scheduled for the week of August 14th - 18th for a utility relocation. Traffic will be maintained in both directions. Please expect slight delays. Speed limit is posted at 25 MPH – please drive carefully.
By Andrew Chung
WASHINGTON, April 24 (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday gave its stamp of approval to a government review process prized by high technology companies as an easy and cheap way to combat "patent trolls" and others that bring patent infringement lawsuits.
The justices ruled 7-2 that a type of in-house patent review at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office does not violate a defendant's right under the U.S. Constitution to have a case adjudicated by a federal court and jury. The court ruled against Oil States International Inc, a Houston-based oilfield services company that had challenged the legality of the process, called inter partes review (IPR).
While the ruling gave Silicon Valley reason to celebrate, it was sure to displease name-brand drugmakers, which had called the IPR process a threat to innovation. (Reporting by Andrew Chung; Editing by Will Dunham)
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — A female stunt driver has died after a motorcycle crash on a set for the movie “Deadpool 2” in downtown Vancouver, police said Monday.
The driver’s name was not immediately released.
Witness Sharmina Kermalli said she had just walked into a Starbucks next door to where the accident happened when she heard a loud crash. She ran out of the coffee shop and saw glass still falling on the body of the woman.
A crumpled motorcycle was seen lying on its side at the location of the accident near Vancouver’s waterfront.
Police said officers were at the scene and investigators with WorkSafeBC, the provincial workplace safety agency, were also looking into the crash.
Deadpool, a Marvel Comics superhero, is played by Vancouver-born actor Ryan Reynolds.
About a week ago, right after a Randy Bullock field goal attempt sailed wide right to gift the Houston Texans a division championship and a guaranteed trip to the postseason, head coach Bill O'Brien sauntered into the postgame press conference dripping with swag and confidence. Now that we are in the new year, the better days of fishing are behind us for a while and will be returning later this year.
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The decision by the judges of the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania leaves in place a congressional map issued by the state Supreme Court in February. In January, the state Supreme Court said the congressional plan Republicans had in place since 2011 so unfairly benefited the GOP that it violated a provision in the state constitution guaranteeing free and equal elections.
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MARIA HOJAS is not just a trained actress but a multi-talented Actress. She is skilled in dancing, belly dance and yoga.
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Baku, Azerbaijan, July 4
By Anvar Mammadov - Trend:
The prices of main precious metals increased in Azerbaijan on July 4, according to the data published by the country’s Central Bank.
The cost of gold increased by 30.7785 manats to 2,136.4835 manats per ounce in Azerbaijan compared to the price on July 3.
The cost of silver increased by 0.4613 manats to 27.321 manats per ounce.
The cost of platinum increased by 56.457 manats to 1,426.9715 manats, and the cost of palladium increased by 9.843 manats to 1,612.433 manats in the country.
Precious metals July 4, 2018 July 3, 2018 Gold XAU 2,136.4835 2,105.705 Silver XAG 27.321 26.8597 Platinium XPT 1,426.9715 1,370.5145 Palladium XPD 1,612.433 1,602.59
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The man abused 11 girls, all under 14, in the Yukon between 2008 and 2013
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There are on the WMGI-FM Terre Haute story from Yesterday, titled No Tail Lights Leads To Pot BustSaturday, December 31Vigo County, Ind .... In it, WMGI-FM Terre Haute reports that:
Friday night around 10:30p.m. Indiana State Police stopped a car near 22nd and Liberty streets in Terre Haute for not having working taillights.
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Senator Jeff Sessions has been confirmed as the next Attorney General.
Sessions was confirmed with 52 votes for and 47 votes against.
The confirmation comes despite some democratic disapproval. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D) of Massachusetts was removed from the Senate floor Wednesday morning after reading a 1986 letter from Coretta Scott King opposing Sessions' nomination to be a federal judge. Senate majority leader deemed it damaging the reputation of her federal colleague, which goes against a rarely enforced senate rule.
Others supported the confirmation including Senator John Cornyn (R) of Texas who said, "He will do an outstanding job, I believe, in restoring the reputation of the Department of Justice."
Nevada Senator Dean Heller voted in favor while Senator Cortez Masto voted against.
National Public Radio’s ‘On Point’ host Tom Ashbrook placed on leave during investigation of wrongdoing allegations including ‘creepy’ sex talks
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Injured Argonauts quarterback Ricky Ray is making progress with his sore shoulder, but not enough to guarantee he’ll play in Saturday’s rematch with the Montreal Alouettes at BMO Field.
That’s why coach Marc Trestman has a pointed conversation with backups Jeff Mathews and Cody Fajardo at Monday’s practice.
“We left a lot out there at that position,” Trestman said of the fill-in QBs’ performance in Friday’s 21-9 loss in Montreal. “We had guys open … (Mathews and Fajardo) owned up to it, and they want to improve upon their mistakes. But we have to be better at quarterback.”
Trestman and the Argos led the CFL’s East Division heading into Friday, but left in second place at 3-5. That loss made crystal clear what the Boatmen need to work on before Saturday’s return engagement.
Toronto’s penchant for too many costly penalties continued in Montreal. Add in the letdown in execution at quarterback and the result was a demoralizing defeat against a division rival.
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A holiday tradition in the city of Gavie, Sweden, involves the people there building a 40 foot stature of a goat made out of straw in the town square
For the last 10 years, John of Moyock, North Carolina, had a Christamas tradition of watching the townspeople build this Goat each year. And each year he would vow to build his own.
Well John finally got around to it. He actually built a goat straw goat 🐐 9 feet tall. And when he lights it up after Thanksgiving, he throws a party that draws around 60 of his neighbors.
Throughout the holiday season, th Goat shines brightly for the neighborhood and passing traffic, creating a unique connection between the cites.
Mudflap is comtiplating to build a 9 foot statue of a prairie dog for lubbock.
WASHINGTON (AP) — New federal data show that black students continue to be expelled and suspended from school much more frequently than their white peers.
The report released by the Education Department on Tuesday is likely to add to an already tense national debate about what causes such racial disparities. Civil rights groups believe that racial bias is at play and insist that federal protections are necessary. Other experts say that imposing discipline restrictions on schools causes chaos in classrooms.
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos is considering scrapping Obama-era rules that were meant to counter those disparities.
Data shows that while black students represented 8 percent of all enrolled students in 2015-2016, they accounted for 25 percent of suspensions. Black girls made up 8 percent of all students and 14 percent of suspensions.
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About Singing for the Brain - Seend
Singing for the Brain is a structured group session for people with dementia and their carers based on music therapy and singing. Groups are led by a trained facilitator who in each session will offer all the opportunity to socialise, receive and give peer support and engage and actively participate in singing in a supportive atmosphere.
Hina Khan GRACEFUL appearance at Lakme Fashion Week 2018 wins heart; Watch Video | Boldsky
Hina Khan walked the ramp on the second day at the Lakme Fashion Week Summer/ Resort 2018 for designer Adarsh. The designer showcased his amazing summery collection of Osaa and the Bigg Boss Season 11 contestant and actress Hina carried one of his outfits with grace.
Hina was wearing a pair of separates including a floral crop top with a block printed royal blue maxi skirt. The pair of separates made Hina look very pretty and she carried it really well. Along with the outfit, Hina wore gold-plated accessories which included classy neckpiece and a cool finger ring.
The entire look was quite classy and we loved it. What about you?
To some, he’s an irritant, but to others, he’s the new face of civil rights in South Mississippi. No matter how he’s perceived, there’s no doubt that TNathan Fairley is making waves that continue to pound away at the walls of institutional oppression.
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — B.J. Johnson scored 25 points and Amar Stukes added 20 and La Salle outlasted St. Joseph’s for an 81-78 win on Saturday.
La Salle (10-13, 4-6 Atlantic 10) outscored the Hawks 13-7 in the last three minutes and Stukes put the Explorers up for good. Johnson and Pookie Powell made six free throws combined, and Taylor Funk and Shevar Newkirk each missed 3s for a chance to tie.
Right before halftime, following Pierfrancesco Oliva’s 3, Johnson reeled off eight straight with a layup and two 3s in succession, Stukes added a layup and Powell made a pair of free throws and La Salle reduced its deficit to 41-38.
La Salle continued to chip away, tied it at 58 with Saul Phiri’s two free throws and went up six with a pair of Jamir Moultrie 3s. Newkirk responded with back-to-back 3s to even it.
Moultrie scored 18 and Powell scored 15 with 11 assists.
For the Hawks (9-13, 4-6), Newkirk scored a career-high 30 points, James Demery scored 21 with 11 rebounds and Oliva scored 10.
New Delhi: India and China account for more than half of the world's premature deaths due to air pollution, a new report said yesterday.
Noting that India's lives lost to the tiny particulate matter is “approaching” China's numbers, the ‘State of Global Air 2017’ report said that among the 10 most populous countries and the European Union (EU), Bangladesh and India have the highest exposure to PM2.5, the “steepest” rise since 2010.
“In 2015, long-term exposure to PM2.5 contributed to 4.2 million deaths and to a loss of 103 million years of healthy life. China and India together accounted for 52 per cent of the total global deaths attributable to PM2.5,” it said.
Also, increasing exposure and a growing and aging population have meant that India now rivals China for among the highest air pollution health burdens in the world, with both countries facing some 1.1 million early deaths due to it in 2015.
No Damage Reported After 2 Earthquakes Hit North Oklahoma
by Adel Toay
PAWNEE, Okla. (AP) – Two earthquakes have struck in the area of northern Oklahoma that was rattled last year by the largest earthquake in state history.
The U.S. Geological Survey says the back-to-back earthquakes hit Monday morning near Pawnee, about 75 miles northeast of Oklahoma City. The USGS says the quakes had magnitudes of 3.2 and 3.3 and there are no reports of injuries or damage.
In September, a 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck Pawnee and caused widespread property damage. Scientists have linked Oklahoma’s recent spate of earthquakes to oil and gas production, and state regulators have issued new regulations on the practice of injecting wastewater into underground disposal wells.
Baku. 12 April. REPORT.AZ/ Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson have today held a meeting in Moscow.
Report informs, at firs, the parties held a meeting closed to the press.
Then the heads of foreign ministries held an expanded meeting.
During the meetingç S. Lavrov noted that the meeting was lucky coincidence in terms of cooperation in Syrian issue and the creation of the anti-terror front. He said Moscow considers it fundamentally important to prevent the US from attacking Syria in the future.
Tillerson in turn, recalled his previous meetings with S. Lavrov and telephone conversations, stressing the importance of ensuring that channels for communication remained open.
Notably, this is the first visit of Tillerson to Moscow.
LONDON (AP) A 24-year-old Egyptian tennis player has been banned for life and fined $15,000 in a match-fixing case.
The Tennis Integrity Unit announced on Tuesday that Karim Hossam was found guilty of 16 corruption charges that included providing inside information, facilitating betting and failing to report ”corrupt approaches” at ITF Futures tournaments from 2013-17.
Hossam is currently ranked outside the top 1,000 and has been as high as 337th.
He is now not allowed to compete in or attend any sanctioned tennis events.
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Update 1.15pm: It is understood Gardaí are investigating whether a young man found dead in Ranelagh in Dublin may have fallen from a rooftop.
The 22-year-old was discovered with a head injury on a footpath near the Luas stop at 4.40am.
Gardaí are examining CCTV footage to investigate what happened, but it is understood they are not treating the death as suspicious.
Earlier: 22-year-old man found dead on footpath in Ranelagh
The body of a man has been discovered in Ranelagh in Dublin.
The 22-year-old was found unresponsive with a head injury outside the Luas stop on Ranelagh Road at around 4.40am this morning.
He was taken to St James' Hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
The scene has been preserved and the State Pathologist has been notified.
Gardaí say a review of CCTV and a post mortem will determine the course of the investigation.
It is not being reported as suspicious activity.
Governor vetoes bills, calls for minimum wage slowdown
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Maine's Republican governor has vetoed bills ranging from insurance coverage for hearing aids to help for homeless opioid users.
Gov. Paul LePage vetoed 13 bills Tuesday. Lawmakers are set to return Monday facing three dozen vetoes.
LePage vetoed a $1 million pilot project serving 25 homeless opioid users and said the project's methods are unproven.
He vetoed a bill allowing forest rangers to carry firearms because he said the force of a gun would resolve issues instead of discussion.
LePage vetoed increasing Medicaid reimbursement for speech specialists. He said lawmakers must slow voter-approved increases to Maine's minimum wage.
He vetoed a bill to prevent taxpayers alone from paying to audit Central Maine Power's billing system if the audit reveals imprudence. LePage said it's unfair for lawmakers to target one company.
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One the eve of the Super Bowl, ABC6 Sports Director Nick Coit talked with Eagles players about facing Tom Brady.
Cairo. The Egyptian authorities have arrested 13 suspected “terrorists” allegedly planning to attack Christians and public institutions, the interior ministry said on Sunday, a week after deadly church bombings.
The announcement came as Egypt’s Christians marked Easter under tight security a week after Palm Sunday bombings claimed by the Islamic State group killed 45 people at churches in the cities of Tanta and Alexandria.
British Prime Minister Theresa May (Reuters)
British Prime Minister Theresa May called on Tuesday for an early election on June 8, saying the government had the right plan for negotiating the terms of Britain’s exit from the European Union and she needed political unity in London. Sterling rose against the dollar after May made the surprise announcement outside her Downing Street office.
“I have just chaired a meeting of the cabinet where we agreed that the government should call a General Election to be held on the 8th of June,” May said.
Couple dies after crash into suburban Chicago retention pond
NEW LENOX, Ill. (AP) — Authorities say a husband and wife died after their car plunged into a retention pond in Chicago's southwestern suburbs.
Emergency crews were called to the scene in a New Lenox business area Sunday night, where divers pulled both victims from the car and they were taken by ambulance to a hospital.
The Will County coroner's office identifies those who died as 68-year-old Gregory Real and 69-year-old Lana Real of nearby Matteson.
New Lenox Deputy Police Louis Alessandrini says it appears Gregory Real suffered a medical problem while driving but the official cause of death is pending an autopsy.
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We didn’t get it right the fist time we interviewed Chris Vanocur on the podcast. It was our fault… mostly, so we’re giving it another shot! We chat with Chris about his career a little bit, about being retired, but mostly we heard amazing stories about is father reporting from Vietnam and covering MLK and the Civil Rights movement in the 60’s.
Lots of good things can happen over a meal. You have a little food, a little bit to drink and the next thing you know, you’ve solved all the world’s problems. That’s what we want to do with The Let’s Go Eat Show. Every so often I, Bill Allred, will find someone interesting from entertainment, the arts, or politics, and sit down with them for some food, some drinks, and some conversation.
Tolo News: Medicine Importers Union says Afghanistan ‘legally’ imports pharmaceutical products worth $700 million on annual basis.
The Medicine Importers Union claims that at least 40 percent of medicine and medical equipment enter the country’s markets ‘illegally’ while many of the pharmaceutical products have a bad quality. Click here to read more (external link).
Benedict XVI, who resigned as Pope in 2013, has celebrated his 90th birthday with a mug of beer and the company of visitors from his native Bavaria in Germany.
Photos by the Vatican newspaper L’Osservatore Romano of the celebration show Benedict sipping a beer while his brother, Monsignor Georg Ratzinger, also enjoys a drink.
The former Pope meets a delegation from Bavaria at the Vatican (AP)
Looking happy, the frail Benedict also admired a gift basket whose goodies included pretzels.
He was born on April 16, 1927 in southern Germany, but since his birthday coincided this year with Easter Sunday, Benedict was feted instead on Monday.
Benedict celebrates with Bavarian Prime Minister Horst Seehofer (AP)
On a sunny, mild day, guests sat outside the monastery on Vatican City grounds where Benedict has lived since he became the first pontiff to resign in 600 years.
BERLIN, March 20 (Reuters) - State prosecutors in Germany have started fresh enquiries into suspicions of market manipulation at Volkswagen as part of the diesel emission scandal, German magazine WirtschaftsWoche cited a spokesman for the investigators as saying on Tuesday.
Authorities in Braunschweig searched 13 offices in the Volkswagen headquarters at the start of March, seizing documents and computer files that will not be reviewed over the next few weeks, the spokesman told WirtschaftsWoche.
The authorities said they were checking a statement issued by Volkswagen on Dec. 9, 2015 over suspicions its contents were not correct and whether it could therefore be a case of market manipulation.
The magazine quoted VW as saying that it believed it met the requirements for such "ad-hoc" regulatory statements.
The prosecutor's office in Braunschweig and VW were not immediately available to comment when contacted by Reuters. (Reporting by Victoria Bryan and Jan Schwartz Editing by Madeline Chambers )
Watch Global News Hour at 6 with Chris Gailus and Sophie Lui for Friday, February 2, 2018.
DUBAI, Aug 15 (Reuters) - Iran could abandon its nuclear deal with world powers "within hours", if the United States continues to impose new sanctions, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Tuesday.
"If America wants to go back to the experience (of imposing sanctions), Iran would certainly return in a short time -- not a week or a month but within hours -- to conditions more advanced than before the start of negotiations," Rouhani told a session of parliament broadcast live on state television. (Reporting by Dubai newsroom; Editing by Robin Pomeroy)
New Orleans Congressman and House Majority Whip Steve Scalise is recovering from a gunshot wound to the hip, as he underwent surgery this morning. Scalise was shot at the practice for the Congressional Baseball Game in Alexandria, Va.
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Willian to Barcelona: Chelsea will reportedly sell the forward but only for £70m
Barcelona are keen to sign the Brazil international and recently opened talks with Chelsea over a deal.
No move is expected to take place until Chelsea have their managerial situation resolved, with Maurizio Sarri poised to replace Antonio Conte.
But talks with Barcelona over the Willian deal are progressing.
That is according to Barcelona-based newspaper Mundo Deportivo, who have revealed details of the discussions being held between the two parties.
Agent in London
Willian’s agent Kia Joorabchian is in London trying to broker a deal for the 29-year-old to leave Stamford Bridge.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Pacific Plywood Holdings Ltd:
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A Facebook user identified as Etz Ewartunday, shared a n3ked photo of himself to wish his friends a happy new year.
From his appearance, i think he is not normal.
The young man was pictured with only a throw-pillow covering his manh00d as he chills in his sitting room staring at the camera.
Matt Shuham is a news writer for TPM. He was previously assistant editor of The National Memo and managing editor of the Harvard Political Review. He is available by email at mshuham@talkingpointsmemo.com and on Twitter @mattshuham.
When it comes to presents, bigger isn't always better. Sometimes the small, distinctive, perfectly appropriate stocking stuffer is the gift that actually stays with you after the holiday season.
Here are seven creative ways to show someone not just that you can get them a present but that you really get them.
YEREVAN, APRIL 14, ARMENPRESS. German representative of Eurovision-2017 song contest Levina who has been in Armenia for some days paid tribute to the memory of Armenian genocide victims at Tsitsernakaberd Armenian Genocide memorial complex. Armenian representative of the Eurovision Artsvik accompanied her.
“Armenpress” reports the singers laid flowers at the eternal fire, after which Artsvik performed a song dedicated to the memory of the Armenian genocide victims.
Levina was impressed by her visit to Tsitsernakaberd. According to her it creates rather exciting atmosphere.
Semi-final of the Eurovision-2017 song contest will take place in Ukraine’s capital Kiev on May 9 and 11, and the final will be on May 13.
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WILDWOOD, N.J. (AP)  Police in a New Jersey beach town have released body camera footage showing the violent arrest of a Philadelphia woman accused of underage drinking over the Memorial Day weekend.
A bystander posted video online showing a Wildwood police officer punching Emily Weinman in the head during the Saturday arrest. The 20-year-old woman faces several charges, including aggravated assault on a police officer.
The body camera footage released on Wednesday shows an officer as he confronts and argues with Weinman over the discovery of alcoholic iced tea drinks in her possession. Wildwood officials say the videos show Weinman assaulting the officers first.
Police have identified the officers involved as Thomas Cannon, John Hillman and Robert Jordan.
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A SECURITY guard of a private resort was shot by an unidentified resort guest in Barangay Tungkop, Minglanilla town on Saturday.
Rey Paragoso suffered from gunshot wounds in his right arm, stomach, and legs.
Police Supt. Dexter Calacar, chief of Minglanilla police, said the victim reportedly reprimanded the suspect from using shampoo in the swimming pool.
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The suspect left the resort but came back hours after, bring three other men for a drinking session just outside the resort’s gate.
The suspect allegedly threatened to shoot anyone who goes out of the resort
Paragoso, unaware of the suspect’s threat, went outside the resort and was shot.
The suspect and his three companions remain at large.
The Community Family Clinic needs one extra push to achieve its fundraising goal to expand health care services in Idaho Falls. The nonprofit Community Council of Idaho Inc., serves the uninsured, under-insured and indigent populations around the state.
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South Korea and the United States are likely to hold a summit in mid-May, a South Korean presidential official said on Wednesday.
SEOUL: South Korea and the United States are likely to hold a summit in mid-May, a South Korean presidential official said on Wednesday.
The official spoke on condition of anonymity, ahead of a separate proposed summit between North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and U.S. President Donald Trump.
South Korean President Moon Jae-in and Trump are also scheduled to speak by a phone shortly after the inter-Korean summit this Friday wraps up, the presidential Blue House said.
(Reporting by Christine Kim; Editing by Eric Meijer)
La Llorona is an urban legend many Latinos grew up believing — and fearing. Also known as the Weeping Woman, her tear-clad face and ghostly features are the very definition of haunting.
If it's a spooky Halloween costume you seek, look no further. With the help of YouTube's finest beauty vloggers, you can transform yourself into La Llorona using just a few makeup products. Ahead, we've rounded up the best tutorials that feature different takes on this terrifying woman. All you have to do is hit play . . . if you dare.
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MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Hilton Neighborhood Association will celebrate its 22nd anniversary on Wednesday, June 21, at the gazebo on Springfield Avenue near the Hilton Branch Library, 1688 Springfield Ave. in Maplewood, at 7:30 p.m. Music will be provided by the Swing Town Dance Band, conducted by Ben Williams. Cake and drinks will be served to all.
This celebration is open to everyone. Enjoy the big band music, bring a chair or blanket, and wear your dancing shoes. In case of rain, the event will be held at DeHart Center, 120 Burnett Ave. in Maplewood.
For more information, contact cabms@aol.com or 973-761-4672.
Natchitoches Parish Council has agreed to let any citizen address them about the road conditions throughout the parish at a regularly scheduled council meeting Monday.
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In November, India's government declared all high-value currency invalid and withdrew them from circulation. Starved of cash, the economy seized up.
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SAN ANTONIO -- The battle over flava! Who's got more of it... Whataburger or In-N-Out burger?
Well, a San Antonio host weighed in and his stance is getting national attention. KRLN's Chris Duel said he thinks "In-N-Out burgers are much more flavorful than a Whataburger." He even challenged native Texans to do a side-by-side taste test.
Well, now he's being labeled a TRAITOR!
While most reaction was negative, not everyone's was. Andrew Weaver on Twitter said, "I live in Texas, and he's right. In N Out wins this contest hands down. Let the hate begin."
So we decided to ask locals which "burger joint" they liked better. And it was pretty clear Whataburger was the winner.
One person said, "I hate In-N-Out burger. I'm not saying that they're bad, I would just prefer Whataburger."
Well, the streets of Texas have spoken, so we're gonna have to agree to disagree on this one, Mr. Duel.
An insider's guide to the top hotels on the Italian Lakes, including Lake Como, Lake Garda, Lake Maggiore, Lake Iseo and Lake Orta.
Lake Como
Hemmed in by mountains, stylish Lake Como attracts its share of celebrities and tourists although its lakefront villages still manage to retain a traditional feel. Its shores are lined with grand Neo-classical villas backed by impressive gardens, a number of which are open to the public. Bellagio, a wonderfully picturesque town fringed by cypresses, is one of the major draws, as is pretty Varenna, with its narrow winding streets nestled on a rock face. With smart hotels aplenty, Lake Como is the place to see and be seen.
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At the 22nd GST council meeting which was held to hear out various issues that rose during the first two months of GST implementation in the country, Arun Jaitley, Minister of Finance, Government of India, said, "The decision on reducing the GST on A/c and non A/c restaurants has been left to ministerial committee. A group of ministers (GoM) will relook tax on AC restaurants." Eating out is set to become cheaper with the GST council in-principle agreeing to reduce the GST rate from the current 18% to 12%. The GoM will submit its report in 14 days.
In a major relief to small businesses, the council has decided to allow businesses with up to INR 1.5 cr annual turn over to file their returns four times in a year.
Also, Finance Minister said that 1% tax will be applicable on traders under composition scheme. The composition scheme net has been widened to taxpayers with turnover up to INR 1 crore.
Manulife's Megan Greene Is Not Worried About a 3% U.S. 10-Year Yield
Megan Greene, chief economist at Manulife Asset Management, and Bloomberg Intelligence's Gina Martin Adams, discuss the U.S. 10-year yield and what it could mean for markets. They speak with Bloomberg's Alix Steel and David Westin on "Bloomberg Daybreak: Americas." (Source: Bloomberg)
Mrs. Joyce Byrd Sellers, age 72, of Cartersville, died Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at Cartersville Medical Center.
She was born January 20, 1946 in Quincy, Florida to the late Raymond L. Byrd and Eva Mae King Byrd.
Mrs. Sellers was best known as “Little Granny” to many folks. She was a sweet, gentle soul and one of her favorite sayings was “I love you more”. She also enjoyed camping and being outdoors.
Survivors include her children, Scott Bass (Barbara) and Tracey Bass (Amy); her grandchildren, Mitch Bass, Cody Bass and Brianna Bass/Hughes; her great-grandchildren, Bailyn and James Bass; her brother, Aubrey Ray Byrd; along with several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
The family received friends from 2:00 til 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 26, 2018 at Parnick Jennings Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
Parnick Jennings Funeral Home and Cremation Services is honored to serve the family of Joyce Sellers; please visit www.parnickjenningsfuneral.com to share memories or to leave a condolence message.
Editorial: Believing in second chances New Jersey lags behind others in expungement, which allows people to clear their criminal records. Check out this story on northjersey.com: https://njersy.co/2oh9B6z Former world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson, left, Gov. Chris Christie and former Gov. James McGreevey were speakers Thursday at the Prisoner Reentry Conference in Jersey City.
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What started out as spicy ketchup and pancake batter being sold in stores, has now led to bacon.
Whataburger has announced that they will now sell their Hickory Smoked Bacon at H-E-B and Central Market stores here in Texas. This shouldn't be to much of a surprise, they already sell Whataburger chips, salsa and sausage at stores. Don't rush to your closest Central Market just yet, the price of Whataburger's Hickory Smoked Bacon will vary depending on the store.
Whataburger Vice President of Retail Mike Sobel said in a press release that “Whether fans are topping mac and cheese or adding crumbles to baked potatoes, we’re proud to introduce Whataburger’s Hickory Smoked Bacon and make it easier than ever for fans to cook up their favorites from home. H-E-B has been a great partner to us and we look forward to hearing about all the unique pairings our customers create with the newest addition to our grocery lineup.”
Which Whataburger product will they bring to stores next?
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Last night at the 141st Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden a German Shepherd named Rumor won “Best in Show.”
Thomas Bradley who is the best-in-show judge said… “The German Shepherd standard talks about quality and nobility and Rumor is just magnificent.”
Rumor was named after the Adele song “Rumor Has It.”
Timing is everything don’t you think? Rumor’s handler had planned to retire her but decided to give her another run. Bet he’s glad he did. : )
Just fyi… German Shepherd is the 2nd most popular dog in the US…. Labrador Retrievers are #1.
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Officers investigating a collision between a car and a motorcycle in St Leonards have made a fresh appeal for any witnesses or others with information to come forward.
The crash occurred on Sunday, April 22 at the junction of Filsham Road and St Vincent Road, near West St Leonards station, just minutes before 3pm.
Police said it involved a black Suzuki GSF600 motorcycle and a black Lexus saloon car.
The motorcyclist, a 48-year-old man from St Leonards, sustained serious leg injuries. The car driver, a 58-year-old woman also from St Leonards, was unhurt.
Investigators are keen to speak to anyone who saw what happened but has yet to contact police, anyone who saw either vehicle being driven shortly before the crash, or motorists who may have dash-cam footage.
Anyone able to assist is asked to contact Sussex Police online or to phone 101, quoting Operation Mamba.
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Cher has announced additional 2018 dates of her extended engagement, "Classic Cher," at Park Theater at Monte Carlo hotel-casino in Las Vegas.
She also announced new shows at The Theater at MGM National Harbor in the Washington, D.C., area. The new shows scheduled between Aug. 4 and Nov. 17 will go on sale to the public beginning Friday, March 23, at 10 a.m.
The 15 new shows going on sale include:
2018:
August: 4, 5, 7, 9, 11, 12 (The Theater at MGM National Harbor)
October: 31 (Park Theater at Monte Carlo)
November: 2, 3, 7, 9, 10, 14, 16, 17 (Park Theater at Monte Carlo)
Tickets for previously announced Las Vegas shows May 2 – 19 are on sale now. Show dates are:
May: 2, 4, 5, 9, 12, 13, 16, 18, 19 (Park Theater at Monte Carlo)
Tickets for "Classic Cher" start at $60, not including applicable service charges, and can be purchased online at ParkTheaterLV.com, MGMNationalHarbor.com or Ticketmaster.com. Showtime is scheduled at 8 p.m. nightly.
None of the 400 British citizens who fought with ISIS in Syria before coming back have been charged with war crimes
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However, none have been charged with war crimes that would see them stand trial at the international criminal court in The Hague, Netherlands.
The Council of Europe, which is not part of the European Union’s bureaucracy, ruled last year that membership of the depraved terror group, also known as Daesh, is legitimate grounds for prosecution at the ICC.
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Position players will join them on Friday with the first full squad workout coming on Saturday. The Brewers will begin exhibition play on February 24 against UW-Milwaukee.
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Doubt is a pain too lonely to know that faith is his twin brother. - Kahlil Gibran
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – A Tennessee church deacon and Sunday school teacher who allegedly used a smartphone app to entice a child into sex has been indicted.
The Kingsport Times-News reports 55-year-old Mark Curtis Adams was indicted Tuesday on two counts of production of child pornography and enticing a minor to engage in sexual activity.
Adams allegedly used the app Kik in Feb. and March to entice a child into sex and acquire explicit photos of the juvenile.
Adams served as a deacon and youth Sunday school teacher at Mount Carmel’s Oak Grove Baptist Church. The church said in a statement Tuesday that there is no indication that the alleged victims were church members.
It’s unclear if Adams has a lawyer.
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Enviros Want $6M In Fees From Exxon In $20M Pollution Row
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 4:15 PM EDT) -- Environmental groups told a Texas federal judge Thursday that Exxon Mobil Corp. should pay about $6 million in attorneys’ fees and costs stemming from the thousands of hours of work and years of intense, hard-fought litigation that resulted in a nearly $20 million civil penalty against the oil giant.
The Sierra Club and Environment Texas Citizen Lobby Inc. are asking for the money in the wake of a July order by Judge David Hittner that said the penalty against Exxon over allegations it improperly emitted millions...
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The Flint Water crisis maybe 3 years old, but it’s still a crisis.
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Your daily look at late-breaking California news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today:
1. WILDFIRES
Crews keep wall of flames from descending mountains into coastal towns near Santa Barbara.
2. GOLDEN GLOBES
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Guillermo del Toro's fairytale "The Shape of Water" swims away with leading seven nominations.
3. SUBWAY FOSSILS
Crews digging new transit tunnels under Los Angeles unearth remains of Ice Age mammals.
4. SEXUAL MISCONDUCT
Some worry climate emboldening women to speak up could backfire by making men wary of female colleagues.
5. CHARGERS-REDSKINS
Phillip Rivers leads Los Angeles to 4th straight win, 30-13 over Washington.
Labor's Sam Dastyari has quit the Australian Senate to 'spare the party any further distraction' following controversy over his links and interactions with Chinese donors. He said his decision was 'guided by my Labor values, which tell me that I should leave if my ongoing presence detracts from the pursuit of Labor's mission'. Dastyari ended his farewell speech by saying: 'I have always honoured my parliamentary oath, I have always acted with integrity and I remain a loyal, patriotic Australian.'
An F-35 flight simulator sits dormant during a media event at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Feb. 15, 2017. The media event was put together as an opportunity for local Japanese reporters to get a first-hand look at how the simulators train pilots and enhance readiness. The simulators increase safety, proficiency and allow pilots to dynamically train without placing additional mechanical stress on the aircraft leading to safer flights. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Abrego)
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× HFD: Residents are displaced after 2-alarm house fire in Second Ward
HOUSTON – The Houston Police Department responded to a 2-alarm house fire in Second Ward Friday night.
Houston firefighters were dispatched to a home near the intersection of Grace Street and Garrow Street around 8:30 p.m.
Upon arrival, firefighters found heavy flames and smoke coming from the back area of the home. Firefighters discovered an additional rental property that caught on fire.
Residents in the homes made it out safely and had no reported injuries, fire investigators said.
The residences suffered from major fire damage. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — U.S. officials are taking steps to stem a surging backlog in asylum applications to prevent fraud and enable those genuinely fleeing persecution to settle here.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services said Wednesday that it will start reviewing more recent applications first and push those already waiting a long time toward the back of the line.
It aims to prevent immigrants from applying for asylum to bide their time and obtain work permits when they don't qualify for the protection.
Immigration attorneys said the move was absurd and would force those already waiting three or four years to wait even longer for their cases to be heard.
The agency has more than 300,000 pending asylum applications, compared with 16,000 in July 2012.
HAGERSTOWN, Md. (AP)  A mental evaluation has been ordered for a man accused of seeking sex with children.
Forty-one-year-old Michael Boden has been jailed without bail since he was caught last May in a sting operation. The Herald-Mail of Hagerstown reports Circuit Judge Dana Moylan Wright on Wednesday ordered him evaluated to see if he is criminally responsible for the charges.
Charging documents say a criminal informant notified police of a man named "Bob" and his request for "drug addict mothers" willing to let him have sex with their children for money. It says "Bob," later identified as Boden, then told the informant he was interested in infants and wanted the child's mother to watch.
Boden's attorney Samuel Nalli entered a plea of not criminally responsible.
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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell has reiterated that ace Jimmy Nelson will not resume throwing until spring training and won't be ready for opening day as he comes back from a shoulder injury.
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Nelson was 12-6 with a 3.49 ERA last season. The right-hander was hurt Sept. 8 diving back to first after rounding the base after getting a single.
"I talked to him last week, he's doing great and he's very encouraged by how he's recovering," Counsell said Monday at the winter meetings. "Look, the loss of Jimmy Nelson, it hurts. I knew when it happened, I said this is going to hurt more in 2018 than it does the last five starts."
"But in 2018 when you go back to a 25-man roster and you lose a guy that's pitching into the seventh inning three times a month, through the seventh inning, that's when it hurts," he said.
TOKYO (REUTERS) - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said he agreed with President Donald Trump during a telephone call on Tuesday (Aug 15) that their top priority regarding North Korea was to do what they could to halt missile launches by the regime.
Abe also praised a commitment by Trump that the United States would stand with its allies in the region to counter threats from North Korea.
This time of year, I really put that Audible subscription to work. The Christmas rush is over and everyone is out on holiday. I read a lot, so while I search for my next favorite marketing books, check out my list of six books for marketers to read now.
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ST Engineering announced on Wednesday that it will adopt a single brand approach by harmonising all its corporate brands using "ST Engineering" as a masterbrand, as well as to align its subsidiaries' company legal names to start with "ST Engineering".
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LONDON, April 28 The euro strengthened to a day's high while euro zone bond yields and stocks rose on Friday after data showed that inflation in the single currency bloc was higher than expectations in April.
Euro zone consumer inflation rose to 1.9 percent in April, beating forecasts of 1.8 percent.
The euro hit a day's high of $1.0945 after the numbers, up 0.6 percent on the day after trading at $1.09 before the data.
Euro zone government bond yields rose across the board, with the yield on 10-year benchmark German government bonds hitting a session high of 0.34 percent, up 4 basis points on the day.
The euro zone bank index meanwhile extended its gains after the data and was up 0.7 percent, while the index of the bloc's 50 biggest stocks also jumped to the day's high, up 0.1 percent. (Reporting by Abhinav Ramnarayan, Ritvik Carvalho and Danilo Masoni; editing by Dhara Ranasinghe)
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Jonathan Martin faces five charges after his alleged threats on social media, TMZ Sports reports.
The Los Angeles County District Attorney charged Martin with four counts of making criminal threats and one count of possessing a loaded firearm, via TMZ. A warrant is out for Martin’s arrest.
The former Dolphins offensive lineman had an ax, a large knife and a loaded 12-gauge shotgun when he was taken into custody February 23.
Martin’s Instagram post included the words, “When you’re a bully victim & a coward, your options are suicide, or revenge.” It had the hashtags #MiamiDolphins and #HarvardWestlake. It also included an image of a shotgun and shells and tagged former teammates Mike Pouncey and Richie Incognito.
Harvard-Westlake High School, Martin’s alma mater, closed for the day after it became aware of Martin’s threat.
BEIRUT (AP) - A Syrian war monitoring group says Islamic State militants have captured a largely vacant neighborhood in Damascus following intense fighting with pro-government forces.
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says militants seized Qadam late on Monday, a week after Syrian rebels had surrendered the neighborhood to the government
The Observatory says 36 pro-government fighters were killed in clashes, and dozens more wounded or captured. It says the Syrian government has sent reinforcements into the area.
Earlier, IS claimed to have captured Qadam in a statement circulating on Twitter.
There was no immediate comment from the government.
The fighting in Qadam, which is south of Damascus, came as Syrian forces are focused on recapturing the rebel-held eastern Ghouta suburbs of the country's capital.
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Today, Governor Eric Greitens ordered that the flags of the United States and the State of Missouri at all state government buildings in Jackson County, Clay County, Platte County, and Cass County be flown at half-staff on Wednesday (Feb. 15) in honor of Battalion Chief Thomas G. Byrne, of the Kansas City Fire Department.
Battalion Chief Byrne, age 51, died on Feb. 11.
Governor Greitens released the following statement,
“Thomas Byrne dedicated his life to protecting the people of Missouri and his fellow brothers in Fire Protection. He served honorably for 30 years, and became Battalion Chief. We are grateful for his service, deeply saddened by this loss, and praying for his family and fellow firefighters.”
Under Governor Greitens order, U.S. and Missouri flags at state buildings in those counties will fly at half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Feb. 15, 2017, the day the funeral services for Battalion Chief Byrne will take place.
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CROSS COUNTY, Ark. — Cross County Deputies arrested 25-year-old Craig Jones for aggravated assault.
Cross County Deputies say with the help of Wynne Police Department set up a traffic stop due to a call saying a dark Ford Focus was pulling a gun on another driver.
Police determined the gun was pulled due to road rage.
Jones is currently being held at the Cross County Jail awaiting bond.
A nine-month-old Bedouin boy who drowned in a tub at his home died Monday evening at Soroka Hospital in Be'er Sheva'.
The boy was initially brought to the Magen David Adom emergency service, which initiated resuscitation efforts while transferring him to the hospital, where doctors continue attempts to save his life before they were forced to declare him dead.
FOXBOROUGH, MA (WHDH) - Foxborough will be holding a Patriots Super Bowl pride rally in the town Common today.
The event will begin at 10 a.m. at the Booth Playground with poster-making. The group will then march together at 11 a.m. to the Common, where the rally will be held until noon.
Foxborough held the same event last year and town officials said they are hoping for the same end result this year.
Feels like 8 right now, but that’s not deterring these @Patriots fans from making signs for a #Foxboro rally! @7News pic.twitter.com/f3IPmlNJte — Kim Lucey (@KimLucey) February 3, 2018
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BILOXI, Miss. (AP) — Authorities say a woman was found shackled to a bed and that a man has been arrested on a kidnapping charge in connection with the incident.
Perry County Sheriff Mitch Nobles tells news outlets that deputies were called to an RV park around 7:30 p.m. Friday.
Authorities say deputies had to break down the door of the RV to gain entrance. Once inside, they found a woman shackled to the bed. The sheriff says the woman was taken into protective custody.
Nobles declined to elaborate on why the woman was held against her will and said it was unclear how long she had been shackled.
Authorities say Wiggins police arrested 42-year-old Bradley Joe Graves. It’s unclear if he has a lawyer.
A former real estate agent is heading to prison after accepting hundreds of thousands of dollars from home buyers in Pennsylvania for properties he wasn't authorized to sell.
Ignacio Beato pleaded guilty in May to a felony count of wire fraud conspiracy.
Prosecutors say 47-year-old Beato and his co-conspirators accepted more than $750,000 from people interested in buying homes. Authorities say he never had the deeds on the Hazleton properties.
Court records show many of the buyers didn't find out about the false sales until after they moved in, and the true property owners told them they could not live there.
The Standard-Speaker reports that a judge on Thursday ordered Beato to serve four years and three months in prison and repay $65,000 in restitution.
His real estate license has been revoked.
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa — Bennett Koch totalled 12 points and seven rebounds and Isaiah Brown and reserve Wyatt Lohaus scored 11 apiece to power Northern Iowa to an 80-47 victory over Division III member Dubuque on Sunday.
Koch opened the scoring with a layup, Brown followed with a pair of 3-pointers and Northern Iowa shot out to a 15-0 lead.
Northern Iowa (8-2) shot better from outside the 3-point arc than inside it. The Panthers buried 57 per cent of their 3-pointers (12 of 21), but made just 15 of 35 from 2-point range (48 per cent).
Jamaree Atwater topped the Spartans with 16 points, but he made only 6 of 21 shots from the floor, including 2 of 8 from long range. Atwater added eight rebounds and two steals. Dubuque shot 27 per cent from the floor.
Northern Iowa had 14 different players score.
The Panthers lead the all-time series 12-8 and have won nine straight against the Spartans dating back to the 1924-25 season.
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In Melbourne, a man has pleaded guilty to marrying a child bride at a suburban mosque last year.
Women's rights advocates say the case shows Australian laws are failing to eradicate the problem both here and overseas.
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Yes, there is nothing wrong with these jobs or the workers who hold them, but the fact that they constitute a rapidly increasing share of the mix is powerful proof that the job market is not nearly as awesome as it is cracked up to be; and that the monthly BLS report is surely no measure at all of a rising standard of living in Flyover America.
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As it happens, [the number of breadwinner jobs] is virtually the same number posted by the BLS back in January 2001 when Bill Clinton was packing his bags to vacate the Oval office. In short, three presidents later---all of whom have claimed undying devotion to good jobs and rising living standards---and there is hardly a single new breadwinner job.
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What does our latest Oval Office occupant plan to do about this? Why nothing less than borrow $1.8 trillion from future taxpayers in order to enable corporations and other business to crank-out even bigger financial engineering distributions to shareholders in the form of dividends, stock buybacks and M&A deals.
Despite the strong Chinese CPI (Change in the price of goods and services purchased by consumers), the USD/CNH has formed a strong zig zag pattern for possible uptrend continuation. US PPI (Change in the price of finished goods and services sold by producers) showed better than expected result and technically we might see a POC rejection. POC (50.0, order block, ATR low) 6.8377-6.8450 might reject the price towards 6.8855 and 6.9045. Ideally bulls want to see the price above EMA89 after the POC rejection. If the price breaks below 6.8230 we might see a bearish breakout towards 6.7895.
Zane Reinert hit a bases loaded single to give the Mobridge Teeners a walk-off win over Hamlin at Legion Memorial Field on Saturday afternoon.
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AUBURN – U.S. Sen. Angus King of Maine says he will meet with veterans to call for an overhaul of the way the federal Department of Veterans Affairs handles appeals.
King, an independent, is set to gather with veterans caught up in the red tape of the process at an American Legion post in Auburn on Tuesday afternoon.
King is joining Democratic Sens. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut and Jon Tester of Montana on legislation to overall the appeals process. The senators say more than 450,000 appeals are pending before the VA and the system needs updating.
The senators say redundancies and inefficiencies in the process mean many veterans wait years before getting a decision on their appeals.
King says the process hasn’t been updated since 1933.
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, left, listens to U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Ala., third right, during his meeting with U.S. congressional delegation as U.S. Ambassador to Russia Jon Huntsman Jr. attends the talks in Moscow, Russia, Tuesday, July 3, 2018. The U.S. congressional delegation is scheduled to meet with senior Russian officials amid preparations for a summit between the nations' presidents. Alexander Zemlianichenko AP Photo
Two officers were cleared last month for fatally shooting a man when they responded to a domestic disturbance last September. Two officers were cleared last month for fatally shooting a man when they responded to a domestic disturbance last September.
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Duran is accused of entering false warnings in a computer system that tracks border crossings, including notations that the Mexican man was known to carry guns or was linked to drug traffickers. The warnings caused border authorities to stop the man several times as he crossed, sometimes with his family, prosecutors said.
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Eric Andre Reveals Relationship With Rosario Dawson
People thought a popular comedian was pulling a prank when he revealed his actress girlfriend.
Eric Andre, the host of “The Eric Andre Show” on Adult Swim, used the Valentine’s Day holiday to send a sweet message to his “boo-bay” Rosario Dawson…
but unfortunately for him however, people thought it was a prank.
Anyone else think that @ericandre decided to make Valentines into April Fools Day?? #NotConvinced!! — Faaip Music (@FaaipMusic) February 14, 2017
Eric Andre is really with Rosario Dawson? What? Lol what? Wait what? Idk I can't accept this. My head is imploding — anübisBLACK ⚫️ (@itsAnubisBlack) February 14, 2017
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Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump engages the crowd as he leaves a rally July 27 at the Huntington Center in Toledo. Zoe Cross-Nelns, left, says goodbye to her pen pal, Missy, after a visit.
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Target, which currently has electric car charging stations at 18 stores in five states plans to add 100 more over the next two years. Walmart plans to double the number of charging stations it operates to have more than 1,000 in operation in the coming years.
What it takes...During the winter months, we have been busy digging, building and shaping the 2nd phase of the stupendous Lady Cannings MTB Trail #Cookingongas.Following a lengthy planning period and felling works across the plantation, we were able to squeeze onto the site and make a start in January. Storm Doris (and others) gave us some jip flattening trees around us but we overcame to bring more radness to the area. A whole load more of Blue flowy goodness is now open for action!Big thanks to Ride Sheffield Go Outdoors , Sheffield City Council and the good people of Sheffield for making this possible.Designed for fun, Built to last, go ride it.Sheffield, you are Awesome! Get on ya bike!Photos and Video - Tom GriceWords - Jordan GouldMENTIONS: @TOMGRICE
A CCTV system in an area in Athy used by Gardai for cirme detection needs a €67k upgrade.
The CCTV system in Castlegate Park is in need of an upgrade and one of the cameras is not working. Members of the Athy Municipal District council were told at last month’s meeting that since the system was installed in 2006 technology has changed.
A quotation was received by the council last year to replace and upgrade the system at an estimated cost of €67,000.
Members heard that the broken camera needs to be fixed and consideration needs to be given regarding upgrading a few cameras each year to bring the system up to standard. The cameras are used by the Gardaí regularly to assist in crime prevention within the area.
The Canberra Cavalry could have new owners within a fortnight, with three bidders interested in taking over the Australian Baseball League club.
Final bids close next Friday, with an announcement of the successful parties expected the following week meaning the Cavalry's fate could be known by April 6.
Canberra Cavalry CEO Donn McMichael says the strong interest in the ABL club highlights it's strength on and off the field. Photo: Jamila Toderas
Baseball Australia currently owns all six ABL teams.
The news comes as the ACT government turned the first sod of the Narrabundah Ballpark redevelopment on Tuesday.
Cavalry chief executive Donn McMichael was excited by the interest in the Cavalry and said it was a reflection of the ABL club's strength both on and off the ballpark.
BALTIMORE (AP) — A man who pleaded guilty to assaulting a postal worker has been sentenced to 10 years in prison.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland announced that 21-year-old Idialyon Helm was sentenced to the prison term Monday, followed by three years’ supervised release, for forcibly assaulting a United States Postal Service letter carrier and brandishing a firearm in December 2016. Helm also admitted to one additional armed robbery and attempted armed robbery in the days before.
Postal Inspector in Charge Robert B. Wemyss with the U.S. Postal Inspection Service says the result of the case “improved the safety of the entire community,” in addition to protecting postal employees.
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FORT WORTH, Texas (AP)  A 20-year-old who as a teenager used an "affluenza" defense regarding a drunken-driving wreck that killed four people is set to be released April 2.
Ethan Couch has served almost two years in jail for a revoked probation and is to be freed from the Tarrant County Jail in Fort Worth, Texas. He's been serving a 720-day sentence after his 2016 probation revocation for attending a party where alcohol was served.
Couch was 16 when the truck he was driving killed pedestrians in June 2013. A psychologist at his manslaughter trial blamed his actions on "affluenza," or irresponsibility due to family wealth.
His mother, Tonya Couch, awaits trial on charges of hindering apprehension of a felon and money laundering after she fled to Mexico with Ethan in 2015. She's free on bond.
on Monday claimed responsibility for a gun attack on an nightclub which killed 39 people.
"In continuation of the blessed operations that is conducting against the protector of the cross, Turkey, a heroic soldier of the caliphate struck one of the most famous nightclubs where the Christians celebrate their apostate holiday," the statement said.
Reliance Infrastructure share price rallied 5 percent intraday Tuesday after the company's subsidiary DAMEPL has moved the Delhi High Court over the execution of Arbitration award against DMRC.
"...subsidiary Delhi Airport Metro Express Pvt. Ltd. (DAMEPL) has moved the Delhi High Court seeking execution of the Arbitration award it had won against Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC)," the company said in its filing.
The arbitral award was recently upheld by a single judge bench of the Delhi High Court.
In its petition filed under section 36 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act in the division bench headed by Chief Justice of Delhi HC, DAMEPL has sought an order for the execution of the award dated May 11, 2017 passed by the Arbitral Tribunal and direct DMRC to pay a around Rs 5,200 crore, the company said.
This includes principal amount of Rs 2,945.54 crore along with interest as on date, it added.
At 12:03 hours IST, the stock price was quoting at Rs 443.15, up Rs 18.85, or 4.44 percent on the BSE.
HAMILTON, Bermuda (AP) - Bermuda police confirm they have found the body of missing US student Mark Dombroski, no cause of death announced.
President Barack Obama leaves the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, Aug. 26, 2016. In the weeks after Donald Trump’s election, Obama went through multiple emotional stages, at times taking the long view, at others flashing anger and doubting his place in history, according to a new book by his longtime adviser Ben Rhodes. STEPHEN CROWLEY NYT
Raising the issue of the role of climate change in extreme weather events is always a delicate matter for families and emergency service teams battling grief over lost homes or managing the aftermath.
But that doesn't mean the rest of us can't have a discussion about the issues. If not now, when?
Malcolm Turnbull visit burned out homes in Tathra on Monday. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
Malcolm Turnbull echoed the comments of his deposed predecessor Tony Abbott when he visited Tathra, the NSW south coastal town hit with huge fires amid record-breaking March heat.
Abbott in 2013 declared in the wake of Blue Mountain bushfires that destroyed 200 homes that "these fires are certainly not a function of climate change, they're a function of life in Australia".
Unlike Abbott, though, Turnbull is not a denier of climate change, having taken personal efforts to school himself in the issue with scientists from the University of NSW well before becoming Prime Minister.
The Mets may have dodged bullet with Asdrubal Cabrera The Mets may have finally caught an injury break. Asdrubal Cabrera’s absence appears to be short-lived. The Mets shortstop, who suffered a sprained left thumb Saturday while diving for a...
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Canadian and American fake $100 bills have been showing up in various Prince George retail outlets.
Prince George RCMP are warning that $100 fake dollar bills have been circulating in the city. File image
With spring break underway and some Williams Lake area residents travelling to other cities, a warning from the Prince George RCMP about fake Canadian $100 bills is valuable information.
Cpl. Madonna Saunderson, RCMP North District advisory NCO media relations said the RCMP have received several reports from local businesses in Prince George about counterfeit Canadian currency.
“Fake Canadian $100 dollar bills have shown up in various retail outlets around town,” Saunderson said, noting the bills are clearly counterfeit.”
Urging staff of retail businesses to carefully check check as it is passed, especially larger bills, Saunderson also reminded that some American currency has also been passed.
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Shares of Pandora shot up nearly 4 percent in extended trading after the company announced a new CEO at the closing bell. Roger Lynch, former head of online TV provider Sling, will take over for Pandora's founder, Tim Westergren, who became CEO of the company for the second time just last year.
Synchrony Financial's shares jumped more than 4 percent in after hours trading. Warren Buffett's conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway revealed a stake of 17.46 million shares in the Connecticut-based company in a financial disclosure after the bell.
Shares of Arconic fell more than 2 percent in extended trading. The lightweight metals manufacturer posted gains in day trading on Monday for the first time since Aug. 7.
Shares of General Electric slipped slightly on relatively strong volume after Berkshire Hathaway said it had shed its stake in the conglomerate.
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Wandsworth has been a Conservative-run council since 1978.
But as the London elections draw closer, experts warn there is a real chance of Wandsworth Council switching hands to Labour.
We spoke to local residents to get their views on pressing issues in the borough ahead of polling day on 3 May.
A baker was arrested in Catmon town for allegedly possessing unlicensed firearms.
Around 6 a.m. today, the combined elements from the Provincial Intelligence Branch (PIB), Provincial Public Safety Company (PPSC), Special Weapons and Tactic (SWAT) of Cebu Provincial Police office and Catmon Police Station led by Supt. Joie Yape Jr. raided the house of Marlon Bostanas, based on a search warrant issued by Judge Jerry Dicdican of the Regional Trial Court branch 25 of Danao City for alleged violation of Republic Act 10591, otherwise known as the “Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act.”
One 38 revolver, a 45 caliber gun, one KG 9, a Magnum 22 rifle with a telescope, and assorted ammunition were confiscated from the suspect during the raid.
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The Leading Ladies’ final event of the season featured Barbara Chisholm, the actress portraying Erma Bombeck in “At Wit’s End.” The actress took questions and shared some of the contributions Bombeck made through activism and her popular newspaper column.
Leading Ladies is a Cincinnati Playhouse program for women who love theater and enjoy learning how a show is created. Event co-chairs for the May event were Jenny Powell and Mary Moran.
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MIFFLINBURG – A Mifflinburg man was charged with disorderly conduct after throwing a rock at another man. Milton State Police say the incident took place at White Springs Road in Limestone Township, Union County.
Police say 64-year-old Ronald Boney threw a rock that struck a skid steer the victim was operating past Boney’s residence. Boney was given a citation filed at district court.
The 51-year-old actress showcased her incredible cleavage yet again as she flaunted her assets in a racy leopard print bikini.
Enjoying another day of bliss in the Seychelles, the star looked sensational in a halter-neck design that boasted provocative chain detailing between the bust.
Elizabeth upped the sex appeal by wearing her brunette tresses in natural waves around her face, which appeared to be make-up free beneath her shades.
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MISSISSAUGA, ON, July 3, 2018 /CNW/ - Cargojet will release its Second Quarter Financial Results, prior to the market opening on Monday, August 13, 2018. The financial results will be released by newswire as well as filed with SEDAR. The results will also be available on our website.
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PHOENIX (AP) -- Joshua Braun scored 14 points to help spark Grand Canyon's wire-to-wire, 89-55 rout of Chicago State in a Western Athletic Conference contest Saturday night.
Chicago State has now lost 19 straight.
Grand Canyon opened the game with back-to-back-to-back 3-pointers by Alessandro Lever, Casey Benson and Braun and never trailed. By halftime, the Antelopes led 36-27. Benson hit a layup and followed it with a 3 to push the lead to 46-27 barely two minutes into the second half. Grand Canyon finished with 11 3-pointers on 27 attempts (40.7 percent).
Grand Canyon (17-7, 6-2) had its four-game win streak snapped by Utah Valley and the Lopes now have won back-to-back games.
Oscar Frayer had 12 points and Keonta Vernon added 10 points and grabbed eight rebounds for the Antelopes, who had 15 players see action and 13 figure in the scoring.
Glen Burns scored 12 points to lead Chicago State (2-23, 0-8).
The B-52s stopped by Wolf Trap's Filene Center and caused a shimmy-and-shake outbreak among a sweaty but appreciative crowd Sunday night. The New Wave and punk legends from Athens, Georgia, celebrating 40 years of delivering an infectious dance grove, presented 15 of their most popular, as well as quirkiest, songs over a breezy 75-minute set.
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RALEIGH, N.C. — Dozens of insurance companies say they're not obligated to help pay for Duke Energy Corp.'s multi-billion dollar coal ash cleanup. They say the nation's largest electric company long knew about but did nothing to reduce the threat of potentially toxic pollutants.
The claim is in a filing by lawyers for nearly 30 international and domestic insurance companies Duke Energy sued in March. The Charlotte-based company wants to force insurance payments to cover part of the utility's coal ash cleanup in the Carolinas.
The insurers say they're not paying because Duke Energy stored its coal ash in unlined pits as part of its normal business practices. Insurance company lawyers say no distinct pollution events triggered coverage.
A major road in and out of Horsham has been blocked following a two-car crash close to a pub.
Emergency services are currently attending the collision on the B2237 Worthing Road at the junction with Tower Hill, outside the Boars Head pub.
A spokesman for the fire service said no-one was believed to be trapped in the vehicles but fuel has spilt onto the road.
Crews are working to make the scene safe and the road has been blocked.
Delays are being reported.
April 5 MGM Holdings Inc said it would acquire the 81 percent of Epix it does not already own from two of its partners in the premium U.S. channel, Viacom Inc and Lionsgate Entertainment Corp, for about $1.03 billion.
Viacom has a 50 percent stake in Epix, while Lionsgate holds 31.2 percent.
The deal would give MGM, a privately held U.S. movie studio best known for its classic film library, control of Epix and would be a boon to its TV business, as it seeks to build a stronger platform to distribute its content. (Reporting by Laharee Chatterjee in Bengaluru; Editing by Anil D'Silva)
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Addison (knee) is listed as questionable to play Sunday against the Lions, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
Despite the questionable designation, Addison is still expected to play after not practicing Wednesday or Thursday. He'll be tasked with pressuring Lions' quarterback Matthew Stafford, whose been sacked 12 times through the first four weeks.
New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) There is a possibility of mercury rising by a degree over Monday's maximum temperature of 35.8 degrees Celsius while rains will not spoil the 71st Independence Day celebrations in the national capital on Tuesday, weather officials said.
"There will be no rains on Tuesday. The sky would remain generally cloudy, with possibility of a thunder development towards afternoon and evening," said an official from India Meteorological Department (IMD).
The maximum temperature on Tuesday is likely to hover around 36 degrees and the minimum at 28 degrees. A drop in maximum temperature is expected from Saturday, August 19 onwards.
Monday's minimum temperature was 27.4 degrees, a notch above average. Rainfall was nil, while humidity oscillated between 76 to 52 per cent.
On Sunday, the maximum temperature was recorded at 34.9 degrees Celsius, a notch above the season's average, while the minimum was 27.3, the average for the season.
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After announcing his environmental program in 1970, President Richard Nixon confided to an aide: “In a flat choice between smoke and jobs, we’re for jobs.” Last Friday’s announcement by EPA...
A number of other analysts have also weighed in on the stock. Royal Bank of Canada reissued a "buy" rating and issued a $69.00 price objective on shares of Western Gas Partners, in a research report on Friday, April 7th.
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For months, one lone Weezer fan has been begging for a cover of Toto's "Africa". Why? Because it would be awesome!
Now, just last week, Weezer responded to @WeezerCoverAfrica. However it wasn't exactly the response he or she had been hoping for. Instead, the band gave an epic rendition of Toto's "Roseanna".
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In what might be the most epic and elaborate trolling session, Weezer left fans in agony, still hoping to hear "Africa".
Good news! Weezer recorded a version of "Africa" too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now, they didn't make of whole lot of changes to the song. It's a little more rock-ish. Have a listen for yourself...
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In the new film “The Greatest Showman,” an original musical inspired by the life of P.T. Barnum, actress-singer Zendaya plays a trapeze artist. She tells TODAY she does many of her own stunts, admitting “there was a lot of slamming into each other sometimes.” (By TODAY with our sponsor The Greatest Showman)
Sarnia police say a 25-year-old city man was arrested following a stabbing Tuesday.
Police said in a news release a 22-year-old man with injuries described as not being life-threatening was taken to hospital. The suspect was being held Wednesday morning for a bail hearing.
Police said officers were called out to a report of a disturbance at a home at the south end of Lansdowne Avenue at approximately 4:50 p.m. Tuesday, where they found a broken window in the residence.
It's alleged the victim was stabbed in the stomach over a dispute involving ownership of some items, but was able to leave. He was later located by police and taken to hospital.
Police are asking that anyone with information about the incident contact Det.-Const. Sam Sulaiman, 519-344-8861, ext. 6132, or Sgt. Michael Kahnert, ext. 6196.
Chelsea are worried that Real Madrid will steal their current number one Thibaut Courtois at the end of the season.
So the hierarchy are putting plans in motion to find a suitable replacement and Hart has come out as a clear favourite.
The Manchester City stopper is currently on loan at West Ham but finds himself behind Adrian in the pecking order.
When he returns to his parent club at the end of the season it is expected that they will let him leave on a free transfer.
If you’re searching for a sweet spot on Toronto’s waterfront to while away a summer’s day, you needn’t look any further than Sugar Beach. Located at the foot of Lower Jarvis St., this urban beach park is the setting for a whimsical, feel-good side stretch we like to call Bathing Beauty. Use this one to improve your front crawl and channel your inner Esther Williams.
1. Have a seat with your legs outstretched.
2. Lean over to the left and fold both legs to the right, nesting the top of the left foot in the arch of the right foot.
3. Interlace your fingers and aim to slip the left elbow behind your head.
4. As you inhale, sit tall, lifting the crown of the head, and, with your exhale, arc your upper body to the right.
No. 2 George Washington and No. 8 Denver East meet on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. at the Thunderdome, with each team 7-0 in Denver Prep League play and the conference championship hanging in the balance.
The Patriots (20-2) are paced by three scorers who average double figures in senior point guard Jervay Green, senior guard Calvin Fugett and junior guard Jon’il Fugett, while the Angels (16-6) are led by a transfer from GWHS in junior Daylen Kountz’s 24.9 points per game.
Denver Post preps editor Kyle Newman previews the game on this week’s edition of Post Preps TV.
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Students have been released from Hamilton’s Elizabeth Bagshaw Elementary School after they were held inside as part of a ‘hold and secure.’
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In this Exclusive Interview, Dr. Richard Bergenstal talks with Diabetes in Control Publisher Steve Freed about the technology in the artificial pancreas, the new Abbott Libre CGMS, and the possible diabetes cure.
Dr. Richard Bergenstal is a research clinician at International Diabetes Center (IDC) in Minnesota. In his work with patients participating in research studies related to type 1 and type 2 diabetes and new diabetes technology, Dr. Bergenstal is translating new research findings into improvements in diabetes care and finding that the best approach to improve care is by working as a team and focusing on the needs of each patient.
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Pictured, at left, is Laura Holmberg, school nurse at Panama Central School, receiving Narcan training from Allison Epsin, a registered nurse supervisor with the Chautauqua County Health Department, at CASAC in Jamestown.
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Mounting tension between the U.S. and China pressured copper prices on Wednesday, as traders bet that disruption to trade could endanger global growth.
China consumes around half of the world’s copper, making prices for the industrial metal highly sensitive to the perceived fortunes of its economy. Analysts say a trade war between Washington and Beijing could hurt growth both there and globally, which would damp demand for copper.
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LONDON AstraZeneca boosted its early-stage respiratory medicine pipeline on Wednesday by signing a deal with Pieris Pharmaceuticals to develop novel inhaled drugs that could fight asthma in new ways.
Pieris will get upfront and near-term milestone payments of $57.5 million and up to $2.1 billion if the experimental drugs go on to become commercially successful.
Pieris will be responsible for advancing its preclinical lead candidate, PRS-060, into initial Phase I clinical trials in 2017, the two companies said.
(Reporting by Ben Hirschler)
Mariah Carey breaks silence after NYE blunder
Mariah Carey has broken her silence following what many are now calling the worst live performance of 2016. The “All I Want For Christmas Is You” hitmaker took to social media to voice out what she thinks of her Times Square concert fail. On Sunday, Carey took to Instagram to address her controversial live performance of…
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DJ Zinhle's beau Brendon Naidoo granted bail 2017-04-18 13:38:07.0 | Lindile Sifile | DJ Zinhle's boyfriend Brendon Naidoo, 31, who is charged with fraud, has been granted a R60 000 bail.
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Naidoo, appeared at Alexandra Magistrates Court this morning on fraud charges which he allegedly committed through his forex trading business in which several people invested their pension monies in.
However, some of them opened fraud cases against Naidoo after he allegedly failed to pay them back their profits.
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Hoskins (mouth) is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Dodgers, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.
Hoskins will miss a second straight game as he continues to deal with a cut on his lip, an injury he suffered after fouling a ball off his mouth during Monday's series opener. The Phillies don't believe the issue is anything concerning, but they'll continue to play it safe with the young outfielder. Nick Williams will pick up another start in the outfield in his stead.
Looking back on the months gone by,
As a new year starts and an old one ends,
We contemplate what brought us joy,
And we think of our loved ones and our friends.
Recalling all the happy times,
Remembering how they enriched our lives,
We reflect upon who really counts,
As the fresh and bright new year arrives.
And when we ponder those who do,
we immediately think of you.
Thanks for being one of the reasons We’ll have a Happy New Year!
Horford registered 17 points (7-13 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven assists, six rebounds, one steal and one block across 29 minutes during a 119-110 win over the Hawks on Friday.
Horford put together another strong all-around effort in the win. The seven assists marked his highest total since Jan. 11 as he took on a slightly larger distributing role with Kyrie Irving (quad) sidelined. Horford also managed to knock down a three-pointer for his 11th straight game, his longest such stretch of the season.
Wesley Deaton-Gray, 21, Indianapolis, was arrested on a charge of dealing marijuana, dealing a controlled substance, possession of methamphetamine and possession of paraphernalia. A Greenwood police officer stopped Deaton-Gray's vehicle near County Line Road and U.S. 31 at 1 a.m. Tuesday.
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Lewis Hamilton has apologised to his Mercedes team after he admitted he was at fault for the pit-lane blunder which cost him a shot at victory in Bahrain on Sunday. Hamilton's chief rival Sebastian Vettel is now the sole leader of a championship which has all the ingredients of becoming a classic after claiming his second win from the opening three rounds.
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Pennsylvania high court orders judge to free rapper Meek Mill on bail while he appeals decade-old drug, gun convictions.
April 24 (UPI) -- An undisclosed Asian customer is set to receive Skyshield air defense systems from German defense contractor Rheinmetall.
The company said Monday in a press release that it will supply an "Asian nation" with advanced air defense technology in a deal worth more than $122 million in U.S. dollars.
The Skyshield air defense system is a short range, ground-based air defense that consists of two 35 mm revolver cannons that can sustain a rate of fire of 1,000 rounds per minute -- and also includes a fire control system with sensor unit, and two surface-to-air missile modules for a total of 16 missiles.
Rheinmetall said that work on the contract has already begun, but that delivery will occur over the next three years.
Additionally, Rheinmetall said it will provide the Asian customer with a "comprehensive logistics and service package," that includes "complete training for operators and maintenance personnel as well as technical assistance and live fire exercise support in the customer country."
How are your brackets looking now? Yeah, a lot of people are hurting with upsets over the weekend. Interesting only 2 of the no. 1 teams are still in it and 2 no. 11 teams are still in it. Could this be the year of the Cinderella team? We’ll know soon.
Well, if you are still ½ good, check out the schedule of games this week.
Sweet 16/regional semifinals
THURSDAY
7:07 p.m., CBS: No. 7 Nevada vs. No. 11 Loyola-Chicago
7:37 p.m., TBS: No. 3 Michigan vs. No. 7 Texas A&M
Approx. 9:37, CBS No. 5 Kentucky vs. No. 9 Kansas State
Approx. 10:07., TBS: No. 4 Gonzaga vs. No. 9 Florida State
FRIDAY
7:07 p.m., CBS: No. 1 Kansas vs. No. 5 Clemson
7:27 p.m., TBS: No. 1 Villanova vs. No. 5 West Virginia
Approx. 9:37 p.m., CBS: No. 2 Duke vs. No. 11 Syracuse
Approx. 9:57 p.m., TBS: No. 2 Purdue vs. No. 3 Texas Tech
× Report Doesn’t Show Good Results for Crop Conditions
IOWA — Farmers still aren’t getting very good news from the USDA about the condition of their crops.
The latest report from the fields has a big downgrade in condition for our state’s two biggest crops. Just 61% of the corn is now rated good to excellent, and the news is worse for soybeans; just 56% are in good to excellent shape.
The report says 63% of the top soil in the state is now short on moisture.
Koehler (0-1) allowed five runs on seven hits (two home runs) while walking three and striking out five over four innings in Monday's 6-1 loss to the Mariners.
Long balls have been a problem for Koehler so far this year, as he's allowed five round-trippers in his first three starts. This was his worst outing of the trio, and his ERA is now up to 5.40. The 30-year-old is a below-average strikeout guy (career 6.8 K/9) but will give the Fish and fantasy owners in NL-only leagues innings. That's about all you can hope for with Koehler.
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State of Alaska Department of Revenue increased its stake in shares of CA, Inc. by 1.9% during the third quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The institutional investor owned 23,608 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 440 shares during the period.
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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — A school bus was involved in a crash Monday morning with a motorcycle in Virginia Beach, according to dispatch.
Dispatch says the crash happened at the Lynnhaven Parkway and Wendfield Drive just after 6:15 a.m. The intersection was closed in both directions following the crash.
No students were on the bus, but dispatch says one person was taken to the hospital. It is not clear how the crash happened or whether anyone was hurt.
Stay with WAVY.com for updates.
HYDERABAD: Former Indian cricket captain Kapil Dev today congratulated the Indian team for winning the Under-19 World Cup.
"A new generation (of cricketers) has arrived which is going to tomorrow play for India. They made us proud. I was watching the match throughout the day. What wonderful cricket they played," Kapil said during the inaugural ceremony of the "Telangana T20 League" cricket tournament here.
The cricket legend recalled his association with the city and said that he played a lot of cricket here when he was a young cricketer.
"When I was a young boy, I played so much cricket here in Hyderabad and Secunderabad," he said.
The former middle-order batsman, VVS Laxman, also spoke at the inaugural ceremony of the tournament.
They are a device that can help save a life during cardiac emergencies, automated external defibrillators or AED's. They are frequently located in shopping centers, airports and other public places.
But after suffering a loss of a child a Putnam County family started working to get the devices in area schools as well.
Mary Kuhl and her husband started the Maura Rae Kuhl AED Foundation to raise money to pay for the devices. Right now they are working with Cabell County Schools to get the devices in all of the county's schools.
"In a sudden cardiac arrest your best chances of surviving are getting an AED within less than 5 minutes. They are everywhere you go so it just makes sense that they are in the schools," Mary Kuhl said.
Each of the devices costs about $1,500.
The family is hosting a 5K Run and Walk this Friday to help raise money for the cause.
For more information about the race follow this link: http://www.tristateracer.com/event.php?RaceID=9605
In November 2016, Gunwhale Ales opened with a handful of delicious farmhouse ales and Saisons, showing a love for yeast and tradition. And last year, it brought in Kevin Hammons as head brewer, who had gone from home brewing to climbing the ranks at the Bruery to becoming the director of brewing for Evans Brewing. Gunwhale's recent menu adds various IPAs to its four Saisons and farmhouse ales; plus, Hammons will soon tap into fermented magic that was aged in oak wine barrels in a climate-controlled room.
Home brewers with a passion for life that equals their passion for beer, friends Justin Miller, JT Wallace and Bobby Fitzgerald say their goal is to merge the great-tasting farmhouse style with the hop-forward West Coast IPA for a hybrid they call Coastal Ales.
Senator Lisa Murkowski wants to bolster the nation’s volcano monitoring system.
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The bill, introduced Monday (Feb. 13) would modernize existing monitoring networks and create a 24-7 volcano watch office to keep an eye on active volcanoes across the country.
Plus, it would create a connected system — the National Volcano Early Warning System — where information from the nation’s five volcano observatories would live.
A press release from the Senate Energy committee says even though the Alaska Volcano Observatory is one of the busiest in the world, it has been underfunded for almost three decades.
There is no estimate for how much the proposal might cost.
This is the fourth time Murkowski has introduced legislation to enhance volcano monitoring, but none have become law.
The current bill is also sponsored by senators from Washington state and Hawaii.
Arkansas-based Acxiom to sell marketing unit to Interpublic
CONWAY, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas-based Acxiom Corp. has agreed to sell its data management and marketing unit to the Interpublic Group of New York for $2.3 billion.
The cash deal for Acxiom Marketing Solutions was announced Monday . The companies, in a statement, said the acquisition should close by the end of this year.
Acxiom is a data services company based in Conway, Arkansas. The marketing unit has about 2,100 employees.
Interpublic, according to its website , is a global advertising and marketing firm with more than 50,000 workers.
March 19 (Reuters) - Financial services company Fidelity National Financial Inc said on Monday it would buy insurer Stewart Information Services Corp in a deal valued at $1.2 billion.
Fidelity’s offer of $50 per share represents a 23 percent premium to Stewart’s closing stock price on March 16.
Stewart’s provides residential and commercial title insurance and appraisal and valuation services to the real estate industry. (Reporting by Diptendu Lahiri in Bengaluru Editing by Saumyadeb Chakrabarty)
As mind planet Mercury ends its retrograde phase in the most sensitive area of your chart today you will see both far and deep, and what you discover about the world around you will in some way or other change your outlook on life. Are you ready?
(AP) – Newly released federal figures show a sharp rise in child abuse fatalities in the U.S., with the bulk of the increase occurring in two states, Indiana and Texas, where child-welfare agencies have been in disarray.
According to a report released this week by the Department of Health and Human Services, there were 1,700 fatalities resulting from child maltreatment reported in fiscal year 2016, compared to 1,589 the previous year – a 7 percent increase. Fatalities in Texas jumped from 162 to 217. In Indiana, the death toll more than doubled from 34 to 70.
Juvenile Judge Marilyn A. Moores says her Indianapolis courtroom has seen a surge in child welfare cases due to the opioid epidemic. She says that has overwhelmed the state’s child welfare agency.
Different wood chips are displayed at the 2017 Alaska Wood Energy Conference at Ketchikan's Ted Ferry Civic Center. Ketchikan hosted the annual Alaska Wood Energy Conference last week, where participants heard about how biomass works in different places, and how to make the technology more known, and eventually less expensive to install and operate.
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G1 Trailbreaker Review
Sure, he's incomplete, but now and then i like to go back and revisit where we have been so we can better appreciate where we are. So, this time I look at G1 Trailbreaker - not a reissue, not one I got as an adult but the one and only from my childhood. Amazing how well things were built 30 plus years ago!
Kia Motors Corp aims to sell 3.17 million vehicles globally in 2017, the South Korean company said on Monday, up slightly from its 2016 goal of 3.12 million.
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Scammers call unsuspecting parents falsely claiming to have kidnapped their child and demanding money be sent to them before the child is released.
BLAINE, Minn. (AP) — Anoka County sheriff’s officials say an officer fired a gunshot while responding to a domestic disturbance in Blaine, but no one was struck.
The sheriff’s office said Monday two Centennial police officers responded to a call Sunday about 7 p.m. about a man who was threatening others with a butcher knife and also had a handgun.
Authorities say the officers confronted the suspect who they say was not compliant. That’s when a single shot was fired by an officer. The man was subdued with a stun gun.
Officials say the man was armed with a BB gun.
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Crowds of visitors enjoyed a celebratory garden party at a village church.
The event at St Peter’s and St Paul’s Church, in Great Casterton, attracted an estimated 120 people.
There was a host of fun activities for people to enjoy at the party on Saturday.
Sue Cliffe, a social team member for the event, said: “We had a very good turnout and we had a very successful day.
“The weather held for us and it was beautiful. We were very lucky.”
There were afternoon teas, a treasure trail, croquet and other games.
Inside the church there were displays of pictures, photographs and flowers.
The Springfield Jazz Ensemble also performed at the party.
Donations were requested to aid church funds.
A woman was fined an amount of Rs 25,000 today (04), for selling foreign cigarettes illegally in a shop in Dehigahalanda area, Ambalantota.
The order has been issued by the Hambantota Magistrate’s Court.
On a raid based on a tip-off received by the officials of the Excise center in Hambantota, they have seized 158 foreign cigarettes along with the suspect.
A large fire destroyed at least one building in the village of Bear Lake.
MI News 26’s Remington Hernandez has the story.
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GRAND FORKS, N.D. - In 2014, railcar space was prime real estate that was high in demand. A conglomerate of factors had come together to bottleneck North Dakota rail shipments.
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NORWALK, Conn. (WTNH) — Officials are currently fighting a large fire at a condo complex in Norwalk.
The fire began at 100 Richards Avenue on Monday evening.
Fire departments from Norwalk, Rowayton, and Darien are currently on the scene battling the blaze.
As a safety precaution, Norwalk police are evacuating the adjacent condo complex.
All Fire Personnel are Accounted For!
Commencing Exterior Attack.#CTFire — LT. Paul Resnick (@NPD_PIO) December 11, 2017
Officials are asking people to avoid the area if possible.
The cause of the fire is not yet known.
There have been no reported injuries at this time.
It's an obvious statement: an offense success is dependent on how the offensive line does. For the last few seasons, the men in the trenches have under performed for the Gators, which means the off...
The Devils had a touch choice to make and they went with the Swiss kid over the prairie boy. Yesterday, Three more teams made their choices.
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The TV host is helping everyday Aussies look and feel their best with her new range 'Body by Finch'.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Albert T. Kondak, 83, of Warren, who died on Feb. 6, 2017, was conducted at noon Friday, Feb. 10, 2017, at Holy Redeemer R.C. Church, Warren, with Fr. James Gutting, Pastor, officiating, assisted by Deacon Joseph Lucia.
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TEMPE (AP) – Arizona Cardinals receiver Larry Fitzgerald has won the Good Guy Award from the Professional Football Writers of America.
The NFL’s Man of the Year winner and a 10-time Pro Bowler and 2008 All-Pro, Fitzgerald is the franchise leader in nearly every receiving category.
But he earned this award Tuesday “for his qualities and professional style in helping pro football writers do their jobs.”
Former Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner, who will enter the Pro Football Hall of Fame in August, received the honor in 2008.
Last month, Fitzgerald was awarded the Arizona Chamber of Commerce’s Heritage Award for accomplishments and commitment to Arizona that are recognized not only statewide but also nationally and internationally.
Following the 2014 season, won the inaugural Art Rooney NFL Sportsmanship Award, presented to a player who demonstrates on-field qualities of great sportsmanship, including fair play, respect for opponents and integrity in competition.
The Historic Downtown Neighborhood Alliance will meet at 6 p.m. Feb. 21 in the Laws Room at First Presbyterian Church, 512 Seventh St., Columbus. Kaitlyn Evener is an editorial assistant for The Republic.
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Every week we select two local high school football matchups for you to decide our Friday Night Lights Game of the Week. Week 8 nominees are:
Palm Desert at Palm Springs
La Quinta at Shadow Hills
Voting closes at midnight Wednesday, October 12th. Cast your vote below!
Jack White, the former lead singer of the White Stripes, announced recently that his upcoming tour will be 'cell phone free'.
White plans to have his fans lock up their phones in Yondr pouches as they enter a concert venue.
The pouches function similarly to theft-proof tags on clothing items in department stores.
They cannot be unlocked inside certain areas.
If users need to make an emergency call they'll have to step away from the venue to access their phone.
Highlighted in green is the area in which cell phones can be locked and unlocked
The encircled area will be 'cell phone free', meaning people in the area will not be able to unlock Yondr pouches holding their cell phones
Painter signed a contract with the Cardinals on Monday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
The move marks Painter's third stint on the Cardinals' 53-man roster this season. Guard Earl Watford is likely to miss some time with a high-ankle sprain, but Painter should still only serve in a reserve capacity on the offensive line.
Unknown assailants have shot dead a 45-year-old popular cattle businessman at his house in the Sawla-Tuna- Kalba district capital Monday evening in a suspected robbery attack.
Kwasi Kuma was found lying dead in his room after struggling with the assailants before being overpowered. A little girl, yet to be identified, was also killed in the deadly March 19 attack at Changbanyiri in Sawla.
Residents who first encountered the deceased told Starr News the little girl was in the house to watch a television broadcast and got shot while fleeing the attackers.
Eyewitnesses said items in the room were found scattered, suggesting there was violent struggle between the victim and the gunmen.
The district police commander, ASP KO Boateng, told Starr News the matter is being investigated.
The bodies have been deposited at the Bole Hospital morgue.
Similar cases have been recorded in the past involving wealthy men, mostly gold merchants in the area.
Source: Ghana/Starrfmonline.com/103.5FM/Eliasu Tanko
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The Golden State Warriors are taking a swing at the NBA All-Star Game, and they’re using a new arena to lure it to San Francisco.
ESPN reported on Friday that the Warriors are submitting a bid for the league’s annual All-Star Game. The bid is described as “murky” but sources said the Warriors are trying to get the 2021 All-Star Game.
The key to the new deal appears to be the Warriors’ new 18,000-seat arena in the Mission Bay area of San Francisco, which is expected to open before 2021.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 4 Midday' game
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday afternoon's drawing of the Missouri Lottery's "Pick 4 Midday" game were:
3-8-3-2
(three, eight, three, two)
NEW YORK (AP) — Stephanie Blythe, the renowned American mezzo-soprano, is back at the Metropolitan Opera for a new role as the wicked stepmother in Jules Massenet's version of the Cinderella story "Cendrillon."
Blythe, who made her debut 23 years ago, acknowledges that she was nervous on opening night, feeling "the butterflies coming up" as she sat backstage. But she let the imperious, overbearing character she plays take over and then "everything was calm, everything was fine."
"Cendrillon" also stars Joyce DiDonato as Cinderella and Alice Coote as Prince Charming. It will be broadcast to movie theaters on Saturday as the final Live in HD presentation from the Met this season.
The Metropolitan Opera is a company based in New York City.
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Merced Police Department patrols the streets during a busy New Year's Eve
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UPDATE: Audrey Genzer has been found.
Deputies were called out to the Augusta Mall shortly before 10 a.m. Monday, where two mall patrons saw Genzer drinking coffee at the mall Starbucks. She was taken home.
The Richmond County Sheriff's Office is looking for a missing woman.
The Sheriff's Office says 27 year-old Audrey Genzer was last seen at her home on the 3000 block of Milledgeville Road at around 9 a.m. Sunday morning. Genzer is listed at 5'7, 110 pounds and has brown hair and brown eyes.
Her mother told Deputies that she has the mental capacity of a 5 year-old. Investigators say she might be wearing a red shirt, thick eye glasses, blue jeans, black shoes, and could have her hair in a ponytail. She doesn't have a cellphone on her. If you have any information, contact the Sheriff's Office.
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Mechanical engineering student Jessica Hufford invited No Impact Man Colin Beavan to kick off UWM's earth week no impact challenge. Last year, UW-Milwaukee student Jessica Hufford spearheaded the first No Impact Challenge on campus.
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Jailed Australian Tammy Davis-Charles, 49, an alleged surrogacy agent, sits in a prison van as she travels to the Phnom Penh Municipal Court yesterday. STR/AFP An Australian nurse denied she was the chief orchestrator of a number of surrogate pregnancies at the Phnom Penh Municipal Court yesterday in the opening of Cambodia's first-ever surrogacy trial.
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New Cafe Coming to Old Cloverdale
by Ellis Eskew
A new eatery is coming to old Cloverdale in Montgomery.
Vintage Year, a fine dining restaurant and bar, is expanding. Management says they are opening a breakfast and lunch spot across the street from their current location on Cloverdale Road.
The new bistro will be called Vintage Cafe.
“This side of Cloverdale, it’s something that will fill a void, we believe. Coffee shop, pastries, healthy lunch options, sandwiches, grab-and-go items. We will be open early in the morning anytime to come through before work or late lunch. We also will serve wine and beer,” said Vintage Year General Manager Chase Brown.
The building was previously home to a Regions Bank, which closed in April. Before that, it was the First National Bank.
Brown says the café will open in early fall.
HOUSTON – A former employee sued the NFL’s Houston Texans on Friday, claiming the organization fosters an alpha-male work environment where sexual misconduct against women is rewarded.
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Dec. 11, 2017 -- Westinghouse is recalling about 4,500 portable power generators sold between June and October 2017.
The generators, which are called iGen2500 and iPro2500, were sold online through retailers such as Amazon.com, HomeDepot.com, and Walmart.com. They have blue or gray plastic covers.
The manufacturer has received four reports of the generators overheating and catching fire. No injuries have been reported.
If you purchased one of these machines, the importer, MWE, wants you to contact it for a free repair. You can call a toll-free number, 855-944-3571, or send an email to info@wpowereq.com.
Survivors include his father, Paul Cyzeski of Palisade; his mother, Terri Hart of Grand Junction; one brother, Thomas Cyzeski Paul of West Hollywood, California; and two sisters, Jackie Hart of Grand Junction, and Jessica Fedorchak of Tampa, Florida. Survivors include his wife, Sharon; two sons, Steven of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Johnathan of Grand Junction; his mother, Juanita "Joy" Doriac of Denver; and one sister, Greta Lee Bleu of Denver.
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Pink will take the field tomorrow to sing the National Anthem at the 2018 Super Bowl and she couldn't be more excited to perform. "Ummm. I'm singing the national anthem and the EAGLES ARE PLAYING?!?!?! IS THIS FOR REAL?!?!?!THATS WHASSUP!!!!!!!!," she tweeted on Jan. 21.
The singer joins the list of talented artists who have performed at Super Bowls in past years. Whitney Houston, Luke Bryan, Lady Gaga, Beyoncé and Carrie Underwood are just some of the incredible performers who have sang the National Anthem at the sporting event in the past.
Leah Remini shared a photo on Instagram from the set of the sitcom, Kevin Can Wait.
The series reunites the actress with her former King of Queens husband, Kevin James.
The image she posted Saturday showed her in dark jeans and a black leather jacket, and James in a T-shirt and sweatpants, holding a coffee mug to his lips.
"It's been an amazing first week on @kevincanwaitcbs, so blessed that I had my family with me. Thank you to all who came out tonight, cast, crew, writers, thank you for the love!" Remini captioned the photo.
Remini is joining the series full-time in its second season after she made a popular guest appearance in Season 1. She and James played former police partners on Long Island, N.Y., during the first season.
CBS recently announced Erinn Hayes had not been asked back for the show's second season and her character Donna/7mdash;the wife of James' Kevin—would die off-screen before the Season 2 premiere.
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The logo of of German travel company TUI AG is seen outside of one of its branch offices in Vienna, Austria, December 27, 2016. REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger
LONDON European travel and tourism company TUI (TUIT.L) reiterated its target of reaching at least 10 percent growth in underlying full-year operating profit after seeing solid demand for Winter and Summer bookings.
The group, which has been reorganising its business to invest in more of its own hotels and cruise ships and has been selling off what it views as non-core operations, said it had seen strong demand for trips to Greece, the Canaries and holidays further afield.
Unlike rival Thomas Cook (TCG.L), it did not see any recovery in the troubled Turkish market.
(Reporting by Kate Holton; Editing by Victoria Bryan)
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DALLAS (AP) — CORRECTS: Grand jury finds no wrongdoing in police actions during 2016 Dallas ambush that left five officers dead. (Corrects APNewsAlert the ambush happened in 2016, not last July 7.)
BALTIMORE (AP)  An unusual smell prompted an evacuation and a hazardous materials response at a Baltimore high school. But after five people were taken to the hospital complaining of upset stomachs, fire officials discovered the source of the smell: a pumpkin spice air freshener.
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School was evacuated Thursday afternoon after students and teachers detected a strong smell on the third floor. Several people reported difficulty breathing.
The fire department and a hazardous materials team were called. Fire spokesman Roman Clark said two students and three adults were taken to the hospital for stomach ailments.
Then, firefighters located a pumpkin spice air aerosol plugged into an outlet in a classroom.
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A street vendor allegedly thrashed a retired Indian Air Force officer over feeding stray dogs in Sector 7 here on Tuesday.
Police have registered a case on the complaint of Wing Commander Jagjit Singh (retd), 64.
Singh, who resides with his wife in Sector 7, said he feeds stray dogs on a regular basis. When he visited the spot on Tuesday, the vendor, who was sitting there, allegedly started abusing him.
According to the complaint, the vendor then followed Singh to his house and attacked him with a stick on his head. As the veteran fell unconscious, he was taken to the civil hospital for treatment, said inspector Karambir Singh, station house officer, Sector 5.
On his statement, a case has been registered under Sections 323 (voluntarily causing hurt), 325 (voluntarily causing grievous hurt) and 506 (criminal intimidation) of the Indian Penal Code. The accused is yet to be arrested.
Leeds United claimed a 14th win of the 2016/17 campaign after an emphatic second half display against doomed Rotherham United.
The rock-solid performance at the back has caught the attention of fans on social media following the match. Here's a quick look at what's being said by the coaches, players and supporters...
Davidson said his wrist will be re-evaluated in the next few days, Paul Skrbina of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Davidson felt discomfort when attempting to swing a bat last Friday and said "it hasn't been getting much better." Davidson, who has 22 homers and 51 RBI over 302 at-bats, has not played since Aug. 1.
SEATTLE — Shohei Ohtani, the Angels’ two-way star who is still unable to throw while waiting for his damaged ulnar collateral ligament to heal, was activated on Tuesday to join the lineup as a designated hitter. Ohtani will bat sixth Tuesday night against the Mariners.
Ohtani, who was hitting .289 with six homers and a .907 OPS, could give a boost to an Angels lineup that has struggled to consistently produce.
Ohtani was cleared to hit on Thursday, after doctors determined that enough healing had occurred with his elbow that swinging was not a risk. He will be re-evaluated in just over two weeks to see how he’s progressing towards being able to pitch.
The Angels also recalled right-hander Miguel Almonte, who had been claimed on waivers in April. They optioned pitchers Deck McGuire and Eduardo Paredes.
More to come on this story.
JOHANNESBURG, April 5 South Africa's parliament will on April 18 debate a motion of no confidence against President Jacob Zuma brought by the main opposition party after he dismissed the respected finance minister, the national assembly said on Wednesday.
Previous no-confidence motions against Zuma have failed as the ruling African National Congress party has a commanding majority. There has been a growing backlash against Zuma over his action to fire Pravin Gordhan from opposition parties and civil society. (Reporting by Mfuneko Toyana; Editing by James Macharia)
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NILES, Ohio (WYTV) – A suspect was incarcerated at the Trumbull County Jail on Wednesday, facing charges relating to abandoned dogs found in Niles.
John Patterson, 30, is charged with cruelty to animals.
Police said Patterson left two dogs in his South Cedar Street home without food or water.
One of the dogs had passed away and weighed only 23 pounds. The other dog, a pit bull, weighed 30 pounds.
A veterinarian’s report said both dogs also appeared to have a flea infestation.
Niles Police Capt. John Marshall, who spoke to WYTV previously, said it was apparent that both dogs were starving.
“It was clear that they hadn’t eaten in some time,” he said.
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Tamara Milborn, a PhD student at the University of Colorado, tries to stay dry underneath her umbrella as she waits for a friend along 17th street and Broadway as a wet rain/snow mix falls in the area on April 24, 2018 in Boulder, Colorado. The wet weather made for a wintery day but temperatures are expected to warm with high 70's into the 80's are expected by the weekend.
Andrew Jefford gets to grips with France's IGP Pays d'Oc, which accounts for more wine than the whole of New Zealand, and recommends several wines to try. And so to the Big One.
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On July 4, Cokie Roberts Answers Questions About Independence Day Noel King talks to columnist and commentator Cokie Roberts, who answers listener questions about the history of the Declaration of Independence and July Fourth celebrations.
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Explore Fairbanks has announced that it inked a deal with East West Marketing Corp. to represent them in China.
Alaska’s Journal of Commerce reports that Fairbanks’ lead promoters on May 25 signed the contract in Beijing while part of Gov. Bill Walker’s 12-day “Opportunity Alaska” trade mission to the country.
Walker said the “contractual relationship between Explore Fairbanks and East West marks another quantum leap for tourism from China to Alaska.”
Explore Fairbanks Tourism Director Scott McCrea said that the tourism arrangement will not only help Explore Fairbanks make traditional business connections with tour operators, travel agents and the like in the country’s top cities, but will also give the Alaska organization a presence on Chinese social media platforms such as WeChat and Sina Weibo, the Chinese version of Twitter.
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68-year-old woman missing from Oakland
Diane Lewis, 67, was reported missing from the Oakland neighborhood on the South Side. | Chicago Police
Police are searching for a 67-year-old woman who went missing from the Oakland neighborhood on the South Side.
Diane Lewis was last seen last Monday near the 4000 block of South Lake Park Avenue, according to an alert from Chicago Police. She is described as a 5-foot-3, 150-pound black woman with a brown ponytail and fair complexion.
Lewis may have traveled to Grand Rapids, Michigan or Walker, Michigan, and may have been at or near the Steak and Shake restaurant at 3488 Alpine Ave. in Walker, Michigan, police said.
Anyone with information should call Area Central detectives at (312) 747-8380.
Canton, Ohio (WHBC) (Jan 2. 2017) – It’s the busiest time of year for personal trainers because of all the New Year’s resolutions involving fitness. Crystal Winfrey-Ellington, wellness director at the Eric Snow YMCA, says interest always seems to drop off though after a couple of months. She tells anyone starting a new routine to set realistic goals and not to expect too much too fast when it comes to weight loss or getting in shape.
She also suggests switching up your workouts to keep things fresh.
Ellington says a way to prevent plateauing is to join group exercises or find a workout partner to keep motivated.
She says one of the biggest struggles she sees comes from people who are ready to work out but are unwilling to make changes to their diets.
Young is small by NBA standards, and his summer league opponents have been free to clutch, grab and bump him when he tries to drive to the basket with no fear of fouling out or costing their team. “It’s a lot more physical,” Young said after Tuesday’s game. “It’s different, but that’s how you want it. You want it to be competitive. This is all a learning experience. This is just my second game.”
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Lee will start during Friday's game against the Wizards, Al Iannazzone of Newsday reports.
Lee came off the bench during the team's preseason opener, as the team seemingly wanted to get a look at newly-added Doug McDermott in the starting five. However, for Friday, Lee will join the starting five next to Tim Hardaway.
Parag Milk Foods today announced it has tied up with TajSATS Air Catering for supply of cow milk-based products on international flights.
"We have entered into an MoU for the first time with TajSATS to supply our products on international flights," Parag Milk Foods Chairman Devendra Shah said in a BSE filing.
This is just the beginning of the relationship and the company is looking to strengthen this partnership in the months to come, he said.
"Although we already export our products to several countries, this is another step to introduce our products to international customers," Shah added.
The company is supplying products to TajSATS since August 2017, the company said.
Parag Milk sells its products under the brand "Gowardhan" and "Go". Shares of the company rose 8.33 per cent to Rs 264.70 a piece on BSE.
The European Parliament will on Wednesday demand Britain promises to stick closely to EU rules and keep paying Brussels long after Brexit.
MEPs are likely to back a resolution, obtained by The Telegraph, that says Britain and the EU should sign an association agreement, which would be coupled with a free trade deal.
The EU has many such association agreements with other countries. The treaties, which give a legal basis for cooperation, are used in some cases as a preliminary step towards EU membership but also for non European nations such as Libya and Azerbaijan.
The draft text, prepared by five pro-EU political groups, insists that MEPs will only accept the association agreement, if it strictly adhered to conditions including “commensurate financial contributions” by Britain.
Such an agreement would mean Britain paying Brussels for the foreseeable future but the payments would help secure...
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IBARAKI (TR) – Ibaraki Prefectural Police have arrested the manager of an acupuncture clinic in Ishioka City over the alleged molestation of a female patient, reports Nippon News Network (May 30).
At around 11:00 a.m. on March 20, Taisuke Yamazaki, the 30-year-old manager of Medical Conditioning Assist, allegedly fondled the chest and lower body of the 27-year-old woman while claiming the acts were a part of the treatment.
Yamazaki, who has been accused of quasi-indecent assault, admits to the allegations. “I touched [her] in places that were not part of the treatment,” the suspect was quoted by the Ishioka Police Station.
Yamazaki and victim became acquainted through the photograph-sharing application Instagram. The suspect then invited her to the clinic for a trial treatment, police said.
The matter emerged when the woman lodged a complaint with police on April 4.
AP/David Zalubowski As the most valuable retailer in the United States and one of the most valuable public companies in the world, Amazon is home to some high-paying careers.
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Today the left lane of eastbound I-40 will be closed between Whitaker Road and Lakeside Drive starting at 9 p.m. to help facilitate utility work later that evening and into Thursday morning.
Starting at 11:30 p.m., the right turn lane from Lakeside onto the I-40 westbound frontage road will be closed, followed a by a rolling road block on I-40 at Lakeside Drive/SL-335 in both directions.
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Brief closures of the interstate entrance ramps will be in place, as well, eastbound at Grand Street, Eastern Street, Whitaker Road and westbound at Pullman Road and Airport Boulevard.
Once the closures and rolling road blocks are in place, the work will begin around midnight, Thursday, May 31.
Drivers are reminded to slow down and obey all traffic controls in place, including flaggers, while this work takes place.
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OXFORDSHIRE County Council is offering an amnesty for drivers to hand in blue badges they have been misusing, no questions asked, until Wednesday.
Badges which have expired, belong to someone or are no longer needed can be handed in at any library or send them to: Blue badge service, PO Box 873, Oxford, OX1 9NY.
Judith Heathcoat, the council’s deputy leader, said: “The blue badge service is a lifeline for many disabled people who cannot travel far from their vehicle. However, the system is abused, which affects those who rely on it.
“We would like to give the opportunity to people who may be misusing blue badges to dispose of them and avoid prosecution.”
More than 22,000 Oxfordshire residents have a blue badge.
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FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — German politicians are expressing concern about a possible takeover of General Motors' Opel division by France's PSA Group, maker of Peugeot and Citroen cars.
Chancellor Angela Merkel's Cabinet discussed the possible consequences for German workers Wednesday.
Labor Minister Andrea Nahles was quoted by the dpa news agency as saying that Opel's headquarters must remain in Ruesselsheim, Germany.
Opel employs 19,000 people in Germany out of a total work force of 38,000.
Meanwhile, GM CEO Mary Barra was at the Opel headquarters in the wake of Tuesday's surprise announcement that PSA and GM were talking about expanding their current cooperation, with one option being PSA acquiring Opel.
Detroit-based GM has been trying to return its European business to profit. It last made a full-year profit there in 1999.
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Celebrity Chef Fabio Viviani stopped by WCL to fill us in on the Taste Talks Chicago event happening this weekend.OPENING PARTY6-8 p.m.Virgin Hotels Chicago - 203 N. Wabash, ChicagoCONFERENCE PANELS AND PROGRAMMINGBrunch: 10-11 a.m.Conference: 12 - 5 p.m.Revival Food Hall - 125 South Clark Street, ChicagoALL-STAR COOKOUTTwo Entry Times: 12:00 p.m. or 2:30 p.m.Palmer Square in Logan Square - 3000-3200 W. Palmer Blvd, Chicago (between Kedzie Ave and Humboldt Blvd)Taste Talks is a national series of festivals celebrating the future of taste through symposia, tastings, dinners and parties. Currently held in Brooklyn, Chicago, Los Angeles and-this year for the first time ever- Miami, the three-day festival brings together thought leaders and luminaries from around the world together with everyday food enthusiasts to engage in great conversation, amazing food and one-of a-kind experiences.More on Taste Talks Chicago: chicago.tastetalks.com. More on Fabio Viviani: www.favioviviani.com
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A court ruled that the strike was illegal in December. In January, Justice Hellen Wasilwa sentenced leaders to jail for ignoring her earlier ruling, but suspended the sentence to allow negotiations. On Monday, she ordered union officials arrested.
People write messages of support on posters at the site where a van driver plowed into dozens of pedestrians in Toronto, killing 10 and injuring 15, on April 24, 2018. EFE-EPA/ Warren Toda
A worker cleans the sidewalk where the driver of a van plowed into dozens of pedestrians, killing 10 and injuring 15, in Toronto on April 24, 2018. EFE-EPA/ Warren Toda
Toronto police scour the area where a van plowed into dozens of pedestrians, searching for evidence on April 24, 2018. EFE-EPA/ Warren Toda
Canadian authorities charged Alex Minassian with 10 counts of premeditated homicide and another 13 of attempted murder for mowing down dozens of pedestrians with a rental van in Toronto.
Ten people were killed and 15 were injured in the incident.
As sponsors Nike showed off the new kit, it said the yellow shirt with green-striped sleeves has a strong vibrancy inspired by the national players.
JOHANNESBURG - The South African Soccer team’s new look has been unveiled on Tuesday.
As sponsors Nike showed off the new kit, it said the yellow shirt with green-striped sleeves has a strong vibrancy inspired by the national players.
A statement from Nike said: “Today the squad is predominantly picked from the domestic league‚ a truth that fills it with a strong vibrancy and positions Bafana Bafana well for next year’s African tournament.”
Nike adds: “With the national team’s 2018 collection‚ the young squad has the kits to match its energy. The away kit is a bold green with a cascading horizontal pattern.”
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This was a favorite ice cream treat when we were kids–so creamy and yummy! Most seem to be orange flavor…but sometimes you can find strawberry!
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MOSCOW, Feb 3 (Reuters) - A Russian Su-25 warplane was brought down in Syria's Idlib province on Saturday, and the pilot was killed during "a fight" after ejecting by parachute, the TASS news agency quoted Russia's Defence Ministry as saying.
Syrian rebels said previously on Saturday they had brought down the Russian plane.
Russia's Defence Ministry said that the aircraft was downed by a MANPAD portable surface-to-air missile during a flight around the de-escalation zone in the province. The pilot had reported that he ejected by parachute in the area, controlled by Al Nusra.
"The pilot died in a fight with terrorists," the ministry said.
Russia and Turkey, which is in charge of the Idlib de-escalation zone, are "taking measures" to return the body of the pilot, it added. (Reporting by Polina Devitt; Editing by Andrew Bolton)
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Keaton Jones has started a universal conversation about bullying.
After his mother posted a video of the young boy from Tennessee, who asked why he was being bullied, it quickly made its rounds on the internet.
The video has already been seen 20 million times and that number is quickly rising.
Countless entertainers, musicians and athletes have reached out to Keaton, offering friendship, VIP experiences, advice and support to spread awareness about bullying.
CHUMPHON – A trawler helped bring 45 tourists and crew members to safety on Monday after their boat hit an object under the sea during a sightseeing trip to an island.
The Racha Chumphon boat lost control due to high waves and its bottom was cracked after hitting a hard object under water when it was about two kilometres off the coast in Pathiu district, Taweechai Choksamut, the marine office chief in the province said.
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KINSHASA Feb 14 Four members of a separatist religious sect in Democratic Republic of Congo were shot dead at the home of its leader Ne Muanda Nsemi during a police assault, a BDK official and a witness said on Tuesday.
Basangana Ngunga, the president of BDK's political wing, said they died because police prevented the group from removing the wounded for care. Two other members were killed at a different location in Kinshasa during clashes with police, he added. (Reporting by Aaron Ross; Writing by Emma Farge; Editing by Dominic Evans)
A little over 24 hours after the Boston Bruins announced they’d signed Scituate native Ryan Donato to a two-year, entry-level deal, the 21-year-old U.S. Olympic star scored a goal for the team.
Donato brought the TD Garden crowd to their feet when he scored in the second period of Monday’s game against the Columbus Blue Jackets.
He later added an assist on a power-play goal by Riley Nash.
Donato played for Team USA at the Olympics, scoring five goals. He played at Harvard for his father, Crimson head coach Ted Donato, a former Bruin.
Donato was a second-round pick for the Bruins in 2014.
IndusInd Bank has launched IndusForex.com, a one-stop portal for all foreign exchange needs of Indian consumers. With the help of this portal, one can buy multi-currency foreign exchange cards and reload it anytime, anywhere in 8 different currencies. The portal also gives the freedom to sell the foreign exchange currency after the international trip has been completed. Consumers can also use the portal to send money abroad for purposes such as education and medical requirements. In this connection, our Bank will issue a Press Release today. A copy of the same is enclosed for your kind perusal and record.Source : BSE
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Among the highlights on New Mexico Gameday: A close victory by Texico over Tucumcari and a blowout by Cibola over Piedra Vista.
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - Shandong Ruyi Woolen Garment Group Co Ltd :
* Sees FY 2017 net profit to increase by 80 percent to 128.9 percent, or to be 59 million yuan to 75 million yuan
* Says FY 2016 net profit was 32.8 million yuan
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PARIS, April 28 Markets are not pricing in a significant political risk linked to the French presidential elections because the probability that the centrist Emmanuel Macron does not win the second round due on May 7 is very low, Amundi said on Friday.
"We think that probability that Mister Macron is not elected in the second round is very very low," Amundi's chief executive Yves Perrier told journalists.
"Markets today are not pricing in a significant political risk".
Emmanuel Macron would win the run-off in France's presidential election on May 7 against far-right leader Marine Le Pen with 61 percent of the vote versus 39 percent, a Harris Interactive poll for parliamentary TV channel LCP showed on Thursday.
Financial markets have been nervous about the possibility of a president Le Pen, whose policies they see as likely to lead to a break up the European Union.
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That finish though. When Rose Namajunas is traveling 100 mph downhill there are few women weighing 115 pounds that can stop her. Maybe none.
At UFC on Fox 24 AKA UFC Kansas City AKA UFC KC AKA UC AKA Namajunas’s day of reckoning, Michele Waterson was on the wrong end of a hailstorm of Thug Rose violence. Namajunas served up a clean head kick, swarming ground n’ pound with a straight horror movie rear naked choke for dessert. Hum some masked murderer theme music as we watch an extreme close-up and slow-mo video of Waterson’s nose squirting blood like a broken fire hydrant as Namajunas earned the biggest win of her career.
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CHICOPEE -- Firefighters are at the scene of a blaze at an East Street antiques business.
The fire was reported around 4:15 p.m. Friday. Flames are shooting through the roof as firefighters put water on the building from an aerial ladder.
The large Victorian-style building, at 105 East St., is home to T&L's Antiques.
The temperature hovered in the teens, and early in the response a firefighter said in one radio transmission that a hydrant near the scene was frozen.
The building dates to 1910, according to city records, and is assessed at $243,000. It is owned by Lisa Mark and Thomas Fotiathis.
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The Director of the European Tour Golf Championship has described the level of preparation for this week’s Irish Open at Ballyliffin as “first class”.
Simon Alliss was speaking on a special Nine Til Noon Show broadcast from Ballyliffin today ahead of the start of the championship tomorrow.
He said there had been some concerns about access, but any issues have been addressed……
Liam Ward is Director of Community, Enterprise and Planning Services with Donegal County Council. He says this is the culmination of a process which has lasted several years…………..
Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) on Monday announced that it has reinforced its multi-media system to provide academic support to its 1.3 students across the country. Through the Web-Tv, the students will be able to know more about the contents and programs of their academic courses, a news release said.
This is in addition to audio and video support, the students are already receiving through educational programs of Pakistan Television, Radio Pakistan and the University’s FM radio. Such media’s support is also available on demand. Now, the students could also get access to their respective courses by visiting the University’s Web-Tv. This is the part of the University’s consistent efforts to further improve its distance learning system, catering the students’ academic needs.—APP
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Police officer Melissa Winch’s baby boy was fighting for his life in hospital. Naturally, she wanted to be by his side every second of the day, but she also needed to get back to her day job. And that’s when a bunch of very special fellow officers got involved.
In 2017 Melissa Winch and her husband, Adam, were expecting a baby. But nothing could have prepared the couple from Grand Junction, Colorado, for the rollercoaster ride that lay ahead. Unfortunately for them, the pregnancy didn’t go smoothly at all.
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In July that year, something very dramatic occurred. Melissa’s water broke at a worryingly early stage of her pregnancy. In fact, she was only 26 weeks down the line when it happened. For the next three weeks she remained in the hospital in Grand Junction, but then the situation worsened.
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NEW YORK, April 13 A U.S. government weather forecaster on Thursday projected the possibility of El Niño developing in the Northern Hemisphere late summer or fall.
The Climate Prediction Center (CPC), an agency of the National Weather Service, in its monthly forecast said neutral conditions are favored to continue through at least the spring. (Reporting by Chris Prentice; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
Matthew decided he wanted to play with his new kitten, but unfortunately for him little Link is quite fond of nap time.The adorable kitten was snoozing away when Matthew decided it was play time for little Link and reached for his blow horn in an attempt to wake him. Much to the viewer’s relief, Matthew gently woke the sleepy kitten by poking him with the blow horn. Credit: Mesforum via Storyful
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It’s hard to believe, but this narcissistic loon actually went on camera today and made fun of the proper Spanish pronunciation of “Puerto Rico,” twice, and then deliberately mispronounced it to proudly display his ignorance.
This is the president of the United States. What can you even say at this point?
William Stuart Greer, 70, died Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017. He was the son of the late William Walton Greer and Irene Stuart Greer, formerly of Whiteville. A military graveside service was held Friday, Sept. 26 at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Columbia. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Greer of Columbia, S.C.; two daughters, Leigh Ann Greer Vogel of Irving, Calif. and Laura Greer McHenry of Arlington, Va. and siblings, Jimmy Greer of Whiteville, Jacquelyn Greer Sherrod of Roxboro and Lucille Greer Page of Gainesville, Fla.
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Bayern´s Martinez suffers sprained ankle
Bayern Munich midfielder Javi Martinez is set for a spell on the sidelines with an ankle injury.
The Bundesliga champions have not put a timescale on Martinez's absence, but he will miss Saturday's trip to Mainz as a result.
Bayern have crucial fixtures to come this month, including a home fixture with high-flying Schalke and the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie with Besiktas.
Martinez has been restored to a defensive-midfield role under Jupp Heynckes this season, having operated chiefly in defence under Pep Guardiola and Carlo Ancelotti, and has made 20 appearances in all competitions.
Pete Townshend of The Who struck a nerve with rock 'n' roll rebels in 1965 with the line “I hope I die before I get old.” But something has happened in the five decades since he wrote “My Generation”: The boomer generation got older, yet continued to love rock 'n' roll. Now, as many of those early fans enter retirement, they are still boarding buses and trudging through muddy fields to see their favorite bands.
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Many of us will be participating in Super Bowl Sunday.... But what about Souper Bowl Friday? Angela's Piazza held it's annual Souper Bowl fundraising event to raise money for yearly programs.
Many of us will be participating in Super Bowl Sunday.... But what about Souper Bowl Friday? Angela's Piazza held it's annual Souper Bowl fundraising event to raise money for yearly programs.
Senator Steve Daines was in Billings Friday to promote the positive impacts of the new tax cuts that took effect January 1st. Daines toured True North Steel, visiting with Montanans, and discussing added jobs and bigger paychecks. The senator was all smiles as he toured True North Steel and discussed the positive impacts of the tax cuts. True North Steel added 35 new jobs which Daines attributes to the tax cuts. Daines said there are several companies in Montana who raised wage...
Melancon (forearm) played catch pain free Monday, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
This is an encouraging sign, as it marks the first time Melancon is throwing pain free since undergoing pronator surgery in September. The procedure only carries a 6-to-8 week rehab timeline, so he appears to be progressing on schedule and should be ready to go well before spring training rolls around. While he struggled in his first season with the Giants, compiling a 4.50 ERA and 1.43 WHIP in just 30 innings, the veteran right-hander is still expected to enter 2018 as the team's closer. Assuming he's healthy, Melancon will be a popular rebound candidate for next season.
The Bay County Sheriff's Office bomb squad has arrived and is working on what appears to be a pressure cooker left under an oak tree in the parking lot.
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A Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) contractor was killed in a work zone on Interstate 95 in Prince George, according to Virginia State Police.
The incident happened around 11:15 a.m. on Saturday on the southbound side at mile marker 35.
Virginia State Police say the contractor, who was employed by DBI services, was struck by a car while working with a mobile pothole repair work zone. He died at the scene due to his injuries.
VDOT issued a statement:
Our VDOT family is deeply saddened by the loss of a contract worker this morning on Interstate 95 in Prince George. Please keep this worker’s family, friends and colleagues in your thoughts during this difficult time. Safety is VDOT’s number one priority. We’re working with our partners in law enforcement to determine the cause of the crash and to provide support for the other workers at the scene.
Troopers are still investigating on what caused the crash.
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Kevin Hart Comedy Supposedly to Film In Atlanta
Guilty – a Kevin Hart comedy about a guy who’s nearly caught for a burglary, then tries to clean up his act by attending jury duty but is placed on the jury for the burglary he committed, with an innocent man’s fate on the line – has set up an Atlanta office and email address for hiring crew, supposedly to film through July 13th. If so, they’ll have to squeeze in Hart during off dates on his ongoing “Irresponsible” stand-up comedy tour. We’ll see. Cinematographer Brandon Trost is attached as director, while Will Ferrell’s Gary Sanchez Pictures and Seth Rogen’s Point Grey Pictures are behind it.
Kerala Polytechnic Trail Allotment 2017 Result has been declared. The candidate can check their result at official website: polyadmission.org.
Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Polytechnic/Diploma results has announced based on grades or marks secured by the candidates in SSLC and THSLC. The students who had written the exam can access the result from the board site.
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Polytechnic Colleges in the state provide diploma education through 45 Government Polytechnic Colleges, 6 Government Aided Polytechnic Colleges and 10 Self Financing Polytechnic Colleges. 20 Diploma Programmes in Engineering/Technology and Commercial Practice/Management are conducted in these Polytechnic Colleges.
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CLEVELAND (AP) - Los Angeles Dodgers Yasiel Puig has been suspended one game and fined by Major League Baseball for making an obscene gesture to Indians fans on Tuesday night.
Puig flashed the middle finger on both hands at fans sitting behind home plate at Progressive Field after hitting a home run in the second inning. Baseball executive Joe Torre announced the one-game penalty and undisclosed fine.
Puig is appealing the decision and will play Wednesday night. The mercurial player said he "stooped" to the level of fans who he said were heckling him in the on-deck circle. Puig said that the group of fans kept talking to him after the home run.
The suspension is the latest incident involving Puig, who has tried the Dodgers' patience with previous behavior.
Puig got two hits in the Dodgers' 7-5 win over the Indians.
NEW DELHI: Human Resources Development (HRD) Minister Prakash Javadekar and External Affairs Minister (EAM) Sushma Swaraj on Saturday launched 'Exam Warriors', a book written by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for students.
The book, penned by the Prime Minister intends to reach out to the students and prepare them to face the difficulties ahead of their exams.
'Exam Warriors' has been published by noted publishers Penguin India and the book runs into 208 pages.
Addressing the gathering here, EAM Swaraj said, the book is most relevant one in this exam season.
She also hailed Prime Minister Modi as a good communicator while saying that he has tried to share his thoughts with students through the book.
Speaking at the event, Javadekar said, the book will help the students in beating the stress.
He also urged the parents to read the book and not pressurise their children during exams.
He also informed that Prime Minister Modi will interact with students of schools and colleges on February 16.
(AP) - A southeastern Washington man has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for producing child pornography.
The U.S. Attorney's Office in Spokane says 24-year-old Jesse Shandy of Burbank was sentenced Friday after pleading guilty to the charge in February.
The attorney's office says an investigation began in 2015 when the mother of an 8-year-old child contacted Michigan authorities after finding explicit images on the Kik social networking app on her child's phone.
Officials say the child had provided images on the app after being told to do so by another user.
Authorities say Shandy told them he was communicating with multiple girls on the app and pretended to be a minor. Authorities say Shandy also said he had gotten explicit images from the girls.
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It’s hard to imagine walking into a coffee shop and seeing local punk forefather Bob Mould of Husker Du playing an solo acoustic singer-songwriter set, his past work is just too loud and too fast (his Letterman performance in 2015 actually shooked some dust from the rafters). It’s much easier to picture him doing his own thing at the Turf Club with his guitar cranked up, playing through his new stuff that’s mixes a classic MPLS in 80s vibe with an updated sound and it’s great. Kindred spirit Kyle Wernstein of Fury Things opens. 7 PM. $30. —Paul Cajun
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The relentless rise in the voting power of Wisconsin's fastest growing county, Dane, is the brightest political trend for Democrats in a state where they have suffered a string in painful defeats
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Real Madrid manager, Zinedine Zidane, was left fuming by Cristiano Ronaldo’s dismissal in their Spanish Super Cup victory at Barcelona.
Zidane is adamant the red card was harsh on his star player.
Ronaldo produced a memorable cameo, as Madrid defeated arch-rivals Barca 3-1 in the first leg of the Supercopa on Sunday.
He came off the bench to make it 2-1 and was booked for taking off his shirt in celebration. Ronaldo was then shown a second yellow for diving.
“As always, I’m not going to get involved in discussing the work of the referee,” Zidane told reporters.
“We played a great game, but what annoyed me was Cristiano Ronaldo’s dismissal. Maybe there’s no penalty, but to show a card [for alleged diving] was a little harsh.
“However, we cannot change that, even if we’ll try to have him available for Wednesday.”
Wed, May 30: Anti-pipeline protesters interrupted Finance Minister Bill Morneau’s speech in Calgary on Wednesday. It comes one day after the federal government announced plans to buy the Trans Mountain pipeline.
America Ferrera welcomes birth of her first child
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — America Ferrera is a mom.
The "Ugly Betty" actress wrote on Instagram on Tuesday that she and husband Ryan Piers Williams were welcoming "Sebastian Piers Williams — aka Baz!"
She added that mom, dad and baby are "happy, healthy and totally in love."
The 34-year-old and her husband announced on New Year's Eve that they were expecting their first child. The couple got married in June 2011.
Trump is addressing his upcoming plans to meet with the North Korean leader during his discussions at the White House with French President Emmanuel Macron
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President Donald Trump says North Korea wants to hold a high-stakes meeting "as soon as possible" and he is praising Kim Jong Un as "very open" and "very honorable."
Trump is addressing his upcoming plans to meet with the North Korean leader during his discussions at the White House with French President Emmanuel Macron.
Trump's praise for the North Korean dictator stands in stark contrast to his past comments in which he referred to Kim as "Little Rocket Man." The Trump-Kim meeting is expected in May or June. South Korean President Moon Jae-in is meeting with Kim on Friday to kick off a new round of high-stakes nuclear diplomacy with Pyongyang.
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Men's individual all-around gold medalist, Ruoteng Xiao, center, of China, silver medalist Chaopan Lin, left, of China and bronze medalist Kenzo Shirai of Japan salute the crowd during medal ceremonies at the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Montreal on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017. (Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press via AP)
MONTREAL (AP) — China's Ruoteng Xiao is the new men's all-around champion after winning gold on Thursday night at the gymnastics world championships.
Xiao finished with a score of 86.933 points, ahead of compatriot Chaopan Lin (86.448) and Kenzo Shirai (86.431) of Japan.
Canadian Zachary Clay finished 21st for his best result at a world championship. His best performance was on pommel horse, where he scored 13.566 for ninth.
The women's all-around final is Friday night.
Cam Newton isn’t just taking heat from the sports world.
The Carolina Panthers quarterback made headlines Wednesday after he said it’s “funny” to hear a female talk about football routes. The NFL responded by condemning his remarks, and Dannon promptly ended its sponsorship deal with the 2015 NFL MVP.
Enter Stephen Colbert.
The “Late Show With Stephen Colbert” host gave his two cents on the Newton controversy during the opening monologue for Thursday’s episode, highlighted by his take on whether Newton is qualified to talk about yogurt. Watch the hilarious segment in the video below:
Nailed it.
To Newton’s credit, his apology Thursday did seem sincere, although his critics likely would say it still was dripping with smug.
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THIBODAUX, La. (AP) — Prosecutors say a man accused of shooting and killing his neighbor in Louisiana and trying to set her body on fire has been found mentally incapable to stand trial.
The Courier and the Daily Comet quote Lafourche Parish District Attorney Kristine Russell in a Tuesday report as saying 41-year-old Kai Williams was evaluated by two experts who deemed him incompetent to proceed to trial. Russell says Williams was remanded to a facility for treatment.
Russell says Williams will come back if he is deemed restored. But, she says for now prosecutors are not sure when or if the trial will proceed.
Thibodaux police say Williams is charged with second-degree murder in the Nov. 24 death of 75-year-old Grace Owens.
The newspapers could not reach Williams’ attorney, Maria Dugas, for comment.
Another child in stroller hit by car in Anaheim, this one slightly injured at car wash
The role that Black soldiers have played while fighting foreign wars on behalf of American has been sorely understated.
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[India], Dec 11 (ANI): Popular Tollywood comedian Vijay Sai allegedly committed suicide at his residence in Yusufguda in Hyderabad today.
According to primary information, Vijay Sai committed suicide in his apartment at around 10 a.m.
"Today in the morning at around 10 a.m. Tollywood comedian committed suicide by hanging himself to death in his flat while he was alone, we reached the spot and shifted the body to the hospital for Autopsy, his parents will be reaching to police station in some time after we receive complaint we will register a case," Jubleehills police station, station house officer (SHO) said.
Sai made his debut in the Telugu film industry in 2001 and has acted in several hit films like Bommarillu, Ammayilu Abbayilu. According to reports, Sai was under a lot of stress due to personal and financial problems. (ANI)
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chief Mohan Bhagwat on Tuesday unfurled the Indian at a government-aided school here despite being told by authorities that political personalities were not permitted do this.
The District Collector and police had told the Karnakeyamen School management near here that since the school was state-supported, only people's representatives or the head of the school could raise the flag and not political personalities.
The school belongs to supporters and they had invited Bhagwat to be the chief guest on India's Independence Day.
(Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
Kelly Says He’s Not Leaving White House: My Only Frustration Is Reading Things in the Media That Aren’t True (VIDEO)
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White House Chief of Staff John Kelly made a surprise appearance at Thursday’s press briefing, saying that he is not quitting his post and his main frustration is reading false reports in the media.
Kelly opened up his remarks by addressing rumors of tensions within the Trump administration and the idea he might leave the White House.
“Although, I read it all of the time pretty consistently, I’m not quitting today,” Kelly said. “I don’t believe—and I just talked to the president—I don’t think I’m being fired today, and I’m not so frustrated in this job that I’m thinking of leaving. I would tell you this is the hardest job I have ever had. This is, in my view, the most important job I have ever had.” – READ MORE
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) -- A $63 million enhancement to Georgia's Sanford Stadium that will provide a new locker room has been approved by the athletic association's board of directors.
The project also includes a new video board, a plaza for fans to use on game days and a room to host recruits. The project approved at the board's quarterly meeting on Tuesday is expected to be completed in time for the 2018 season.
Georgia's current locker room is at the east end of the stadium. The new locker room will be almost twice as large and will be built on the west end of the stadium.
The video board also will be significantly larger than the one now in place.
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The International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) was awarded this year’s Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of the group’s work “to draw attention to the catastrophic humanitarian consequences of any use of nuclear weapons and for its ground-breaking efforts to achieve a treaty-based prohibition of such weapons.” The awarding of the Peace Prize to ICAN is particularly apt as this year there has been a marked increase in rhetoric between North Korea and the United States over the rogue nation’s ambitious nuclear missile program. In a statement, ICAN said:
The operation to separate Siamese Twins at the university teaching hospital is under way.
Doctors have confirmed that the twins have been successfully separated.
The 8 months old twin girls were born with their livers attached.
The operation has taken the attention of seven consultants, front-line surgeons being led by Dr. Bruce Vulani.
A Whitehead farmer has been given a suspended jail term on 21 charges of providing false information in animal movement notifications sent to the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA).
Beresford Park (52), with an address at Riverford, had previously pleaded guilty.
At Antrim Crown Court on Tuesday, July 3, he received a one-year custodial sentence suspended for three years on charges 1 and 2 to run concurrently, a one-year custodial sentence suspended for three years on charges 3 to 14 to run concurrently and he was also fined £3,500 on charges 15 to 21.
The case arose from a DAERA Welfare and Enforcement branch investigation into illegal cattle movements through Park’s herd including discrepancies found in movement documents submitted to the department.
Cattle movements, notified to the department, are recorded on the Animal and Public Health Information System database.
CAMDEN, N.J. — A defence lawyer for a woman accused of fatally beating her boyfriend with two metal frying pans claims that she was abused by the man.
A police probable cause statement shows that Maleia Cole told police she was angry that Jason Lewis had walked out of the trailer where they lived after an argument.
Public defender Meg Butler said that while Cole wasn't acting in self- defence , she suffered from "more of a battered-woman syndrome." She claimed that drug use led to outbursts from Lewis.
Superior Court Judge Edward McBride noted that Cole admitted to the Sept. 2 attack and ordered her held in Camden County Jail until her trial.
Nearly seven years after the final episode of The Hills aired, it appears all the alumni have taken a step into the next chapters of their lives.
No, we're not talking about any new reality shows, but rather their life beyond the cameras, at home with their loved ones.
For example, Whitney Port just announced she's pregnant last week, while Lauren Conrad broke the news in January. Obviously, Kristen Cavallari is busy with her brood of three little ones, and Audrina Patridge gave birth to her baby girl in June of last year.
Now, Audrina is opening up about what it's like watching everyone reach such major milestones.
The PREY SWIM swimsuit designer chatted with E! News at 102.7 KIISFM's Pick Your Purse Party and dished about Lauren and Whitney's announcements. "It was amazing. Finally! The five main Hills girls are all married or pregnant or moms," she said, including Heidi Montag, who married Spencer Pratt in 2009.
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TIRANA, July 3 – Albanian economy expert Suzana Goxholli describes the first quarter growth in the Albanian economy as largely accidental and fuelled by heavy rainfall and energy exports with
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The special counsel overseeing the investigation into Russia's role in the 2016 election is interviewing senior intelligence officials as part of a widening probe that now includes an examination of whether President Trump attempted to obstruct justice, officials said.
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Miami Heat wing Derrick Jones Jr. explains what he is trying to accomplish this week in summer league action.
Huge crowd attends 'Gooch' book launch ahead of Late Late appearance 06 October 2017
Former Kerry star Colm Cooper and inset his autobiography 'Gooch'. Former Kerry star Colm Cooper and inset his autobiography 'Gooch'.
An estimated 800 people attended the launch of Colm Cooper's autobiography Gooch in the Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney last night.
Pat O'Shea, who has managed Cooper to All-Ireland successes at both club and inter-county level, and helped to launch the book, described him as "the greatest footballer in the history of the GAA". Published by Transworld, the autobiography is available from all good bookshops.
The Kerry great will appear on The Late Late Show tonight to publicise the book before returning to Killarney to line out for Dr Crokes against West Kerry in tomorrow's Kerry SFC semi-final.
Here's a video from the book launch at the Gleneagle Hotel last night...
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In this photo released by official website of the Office of the Iranian Presidency, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, right, meets British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson, left, at the presidency office in Tehran, Iran, Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017. Johnson arrived in Tehran on Saturday, where he was expected to discuss the fate of detained dual nationals, including a woman serving a five-year prison sentence for allegedly plotting to overthrow Iran's government. An unidentified interpreter sits at center. Iranian Presidency Office via AP)
Like when pondering the possibility of Sidney Crosby, who leads the NHL with 26 goals, scoring 50 times in his first 50 games this season. That would entail Crosby getting 24 goals in his next 18 games, a scorching pace that projects to 109 goals over a full season.
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A 23-year-old man was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for killing a Long Beach mother and daughter in 2016, officials announced Friday.
Last week, Brandon Colbert was found guilty of fatally shooting Carina Mancera, 26, and her 4-year-old daughter Jennabel, and the attempted murder of Mancera’s longtime boyfriend, Luis Anaya.
The jury also found true that Colbert was laying in wait before the shooting. Prosecutors said he hid behind a sign and opened fire on the family with a shotgun as they returned home in August 2016.
He was arrested days after the shooting for stealing a car, and DNA left on a shotgun shell at the murder scene led authorities to determine he was responsible. He was arrested for the homicides months later, officials said.
The motive behind the shooting, described as an ambush, remains unclear, but Colbert had a history of mental illness and drug use.
ABUJA The United States has agreed to sell fighter jets to Nigeria to help in its fight against Boko Haram and talks underway include possible U.S. assistance in training, surveillance and military intelligence sharing, a senior Nigerian military official said on Monday.
"Yes, I can confirm to you that the U.S. has agreed to sell some fighter jets to us to support in the ongoing insurgency war," said the official, speaking on condition of anonymity.
"The ongoing negotiation is not only in the supply of fighter jets but also assistance in training, surveillance and military intelligence," the official added.
(Reporting by Felix Onuah in Abuja; Writing by Lesley Wroughton; Editing by James Dalgleish)
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — A county official in Ohio is hoping to formally declare the Akron area a welcoming place for people with autism.
Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro said she would introduce a proposal to establish Summit County as “autism friendly” at a council meeting Monday.
Laurie Cramer, executive director of the Autism Society of Greater Akron, told the Akron Beacon Journal (http://bit.ly/2oCukCV ) that Shapiro’s proposal would formalize efforts made over the past several years.
Cramer said her group has worked with others, including the Summit County Developmental Disabilities Board, to promote inclusion of people with autism.
Among their successes are autism-specific story times at the library and a chance to meet the Easter Bunny at a local mall before opening without all the crowds and loud music.
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Information from: Akron Beacon Journal, http://www.ohio.com
Sue Atkins and Kate Ivans debated for and against using harsh parenting tactics, and naturally, the segment was heated.
The former told Jeremy and his co-host Kate Garraway: "I don't think you need to start off like that, and there are so many other things that you could do but you don't need to start by smacking them because you could traumatise them."
Kate combatted her by arguing: "We have tactile relationship with our children where we hug them and kiss them and there are times when a child runs out on the road - and my child did that - and I shook them so hard and let me tell you, they never did that again."
We started off today with chilly conditions as temperatures sat in the 30s for much of the area. As we move into this afternoon we will have temperatures rise into the 60s under a mostly clear sky and no chance for rain, making for a nice day. For tonight we will have temperatures fall quickly though, and we will be back in the 30s again for lows under a clear sky.
Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Tell-Tale Heart ' tells the tale of a man, so wracked with guilt and paranoia after a well crafted murder that he begins to hear the beating of his victim's heart from under his floorboards and confesses to the crime. Now, Poe's classic tale seems to have come to life in Middletown, Ohio .
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The shooting in the Turkish night club was a terrible tragedy, Czech Deputy Prime Minister and ANO head Andrej Babis told CTK yesterday, adding that it shows that classical security measures are ineffective against these attacks. Other Czech politicians also denounced the attack as an abominable crime.
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Unexpected Valentine's Day Gift Ideas Skip the Teddy Bear or heart-shaped box of chocolates; here are some unique gifts that are sure to please
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How Sweet It Is Taste Trunk, $50, TASTE TRUNK, tastetrunk.com.
POLICE are hunting a man who forced his way into a Leda house, injuring an 86-year-old occupant before rifling through rooms.
The elderly man was treated in hospital for a foot injury caused when the front door swung into him as the intruder entered the Djilba View property about 6.15pm on Sunday.
A woman stood watch outside the house while the man, believed to be aged in his late teens to mid-20s, searched through several rooms.
The wanted man is described as dark skinned, with a slim build, and between 160cm to 180cm tall with short dark hair.
He was wearing an aqua blue shirt, blue shorts, and was carrying a blue backpack.
The woman was believed to be aged between 18 and 25, with a slim build and about 150cm to 170cm tall with shoulder-length black hair.
She was wearing a black top, black shorts, black sandals and was carrying a black handbag.
Anyone who may have information about the home invasion can contact Crime Stoppers.
BERLIN — German authorities say they have deported 69 Afghans whose asylum requests were rejected back to their home country.
A plane carrying the men from Munich to Kabul landed in the Afghan capital early Wednesday. It was one of the largest collective deportation flights yet organized by Germany, which has vowed to step up the removal of people who don’t have a right to remain in the country.
The state interior minister of Bavaria, where 51 of the men had been living, welcomed the deportation flight.
Joachim Herrmann noted that unlimited deportations to Afghanistan had recently been approved by Germany’s federal authorities. In recent years deportations to Afghanistan were limited to people with criminal convictions.
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Dams supplying the town are at an all-time low due to a crippling drought in the Amathole region‚ the Daily Dispatch reported on Monday.
Amathole District Municipality warned three weeks ago that the town could be left without water‚ if it did not rain‚ from Tuesday.
No rain has fallen since then. Xilinxa Dam level is at 0.6% ‚ Toleni Dam at 21% and Gcuwa Dam at 44%.
(WCMH) — Licking Valley Local Schools administrators are reaching out to the school community as it mourns three recent graduates who committed suicide in late January.
The district says one student from the 2012, 2013, and 2016 graduating classes have died. All three were male.
The school district posted a list of resources on its Facebook page Tuesday, including a list of counselors at Licking Valley schools and links for parents whose children may have mental health issues.
“We care about our students and families and hope that anyone needing assistance will feel comfortable reaching out to us. Please never hesitate to do so,” the post reads.
The National Suicide Prevention Line is available 24/7 at 1-800-273-8255 or via https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/.
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI -- A man was critically injured in a shooting early Monday, Aug. 14, Kalamazoo County Undersheriff Pali Matyas said.
Around 4 a.m., a passerby reported a man laying near the intersection of East Michigan Avenue and Sprinkle Road in Comstock Township.
Matyas said deputies found the man had suffered several gunshot wounds and he was transported to an area hospital.
He said no other information is available at this time.
BENZIE COUNTY — Centra Wellness is offering a series of free classes to help adults learn how to recognize the early stages of mental health crisis’ in young […]
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The video shows a group of people marching down the street when a grey car appears to be voluntarily driven into them. A woman, named by the Police as 32-year-old Heather D. Heyer, died at the scene and more than 30 people were injured.
TWITTER Moment car ploughs into anti-fascist protesters
The video shows the crowd screaming as the car approaches and unharmed people running back to help after the crash. Following the attack, the grey Dodge can be seen speedily reversing away from the marchers. The anti-Nazi group was protesting against the "Unite the Right" rally, which was campaigning against the removal of a statue of Confederate General Robert E. Lee. The clashes between the two groups forced the Governor of Virginia, Terry McAuliffe, to declare a state of emergency in Charlottesville.
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GREENFIELD — One juvenile was taken into custody Monday night, April 23 following a police pursuit in Greenfield. Five other people fled the scene on foot.
It began around 8:20 p.m. near 92nd and Forest Home after officers attempted to stop a vehicle for speeding.
The suspect hit spike strips near Forest Home and Cold Spring — and came to a stop near 55th and Morgan.
One juvenile was arrested — and approximately five other individuals fled the vehicle. They have not been located.
CINCINNATI (AP) - Police near Cincinnati say the mother of a 10-month-old girl sat her down in a car seat on a driveway and then apparently forgot she was there and backed a vehicle over the child, who later died.
Police say it appears to be a tragic accident that occurred midday Tuesday in Union Township, just east of Cincinnati in Clermont County.
Township police say the woman left her younger child on the driveway while tending to an older child in the vehicle, then started to drive and hit the younger child. Police say the girl was rushed by helicopter to a children's hospital but died Tuesday evening.
Investigators haven't publicly identified the family involved. The incident remains under investigation.
Citizens, business owners and others from the community are invited to join city officials for a cup of coffee and hear first-hand what’s happening in the city. This casual event will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 13 from 6-7 p.m. at the Recreation Pavilion, 5303 228th St. S.W.
Participants are encouraged to ask questions, provide input on city services or just listen to the conversation. The informal setting provides citizens an opportunity to get involved, learn more about city government and its services and hear what’s happening in Mountlake Terrace.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- With the holiday season here, it can be a challenging time for both parents and children of divorced or separated families.
Mary Williams from the Family Conservancy stopped by the FOX 4 studio Monday to share four tips for co-parenting during the holidays.
Mary's says:
Let children be children
Communicate
Make new traditions
Use your support system
If you would like more information you can contact the Family Conservancy at (913) 342-1110.
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Jenkins is experiencing soreness in his back, ESPN's Jordan Raanan reports.
While Jenkins was held out of the second half of Sunday's victory over the Redskins, it isn't clear if he'd aggravated the back injury that prevented him from playing in last week's game against the Eagles. Until further light is shed on his situation, Jenkins can't be considered certain to be ready in time for the playoffs.
VINCENNES, Ind. (AP) — Authorities say a man who was being sought for a parole violation has been shot and wounded after being spotted by police in southwestern Indiana.
State police say the officer-involved shooting happened around 9 p.m. Tuesday in the parking lot of a gas station in Vincennes. Police were looking for the 35-year-old Princeton man when state troopers spotted him driving a pickup truck into the parking lot.
Police say the man was taken to a hospital and the troopers involved weren’t injured. The shooting is under investigation.
MEXICO CITY, March 31 Mexico's finance ministry on Friday said it would increase by 1 billion pesos ($53 million) its debt issuance of 1-year T-bills, or Cetes, to 12.5 billion pesos per monthly auction during the second quarter.
The ministry also said its weekly auctions of 28-day and 91-day Cetes would remain unchanged at 4 billion to 11 billion pesos, and 7 billion to 14 billion pesos, respectively.
Similarly, weekly auctions of 6-month Cetes will be held steady at 11.5 billion each.
Mexico's central bank said on Wednesday it had transferred 321.7 billion pesos ($17 billion) of its 2016 surplus to the federal government, which will help the country pay down debt this year. ($1 = 18.8327 Mexican pesos) (Reporting by Noe Torres; Editing by Jeffrey Benkoe)
One person was injured after a deputy-involved shooting, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
The incident was reported about 1:05 p.m. near the intersection of Royal Oaks and Encanto Parkway, according to Inspector Richard Licon.
Aerial video from Sky5 showed that a white sedan with paper plates had its rear window shot out and several unmarked vehicles surrounding it.
Licon told KTLA that one person was taken to a local trauma center, but that person’s injuries were unknown.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting were not immediately known.
Check back for updates on this developing story.
TOKYO, Aug 15 (Reuters) - Japanese government bond prices were little changed on Tuesday, while the market's advance was curbed by receding geopolitical concerns.
The benchmark 10-year JGB yield was flat at 0.050 percent.
Yields had declined steadily over the past week as tensions between the United States and North Korea escalated. But risk aversion began to ebb on Monday and the region's shares rallied as North Korea's leader signalled that he would delay plans to fire a missile near Guam.
Super long JGB yields tracked U.S. Treasuries and inched up. Treasury yields rose overnight, with the benchmark yield bouncing from six-week lows, on signs that tensions between Washington and Pyongyang were easing.
The 30-year JGB yield was up half a basis point at 0.845 percent, pulling away from a 1-1/2-month low of 0.840 percent set in the previous session. (Reporting by the Tokyo markets team; Editing by Sherry Jacob-Phillips)
Russian authorities have sent a new extradition request to Greece for a Russian cybercrime suspect also sought on criminal charges by the US and France.
Alexander Vinnik, 38, a former bitcoin platform operator, was informed of the new Russian request by Thessaloniki court officials Wednesday, and is not contesting it.
Russia initially sought Vinnik on lesser fraud charges. The new request raises the amount allegedly involved to 750 million rubles ($12 million).
Greece's Supreme Court has already approved Vinnik's extradition to the United States for allegedly laundering billions of dollars using the virtual currency. Vinnik had fought that decision.
Another court ruled for his extradition to Russia based on the first request. France wants him on charges including cybercrime and money laundering.
Greece's justice minister will rule on the requests. [AP]
The Islamic State group is claiming its fighters have captured Osama bin Laden’s infamous Tora Bora mountain hideout in eastern Afghanistan.
IS released an audio recording saying its signature black flag is flying over the hulking mountain range. The message was broadcast on the militants’ Radio Khilafat station in the Pashto language late on Wednesday.
It also says IS has taken over several districts and urged villagers who fled the fighting to return to their homes and stay indoors.
The Tora Bora mountains hide a warren of caves in which al-Qaida militants led by bin Laden hid from U.S. coalition forces in 2001, after the Taliban fled Kabul.
Afghan officials earlier said fighting between IS and the Taliban, who controlled Tora Bora, began on Tuesday but couldn’t confirm its capture.
(Offers.com) — Few would say Tax Day is a day they look forward to, but there is one thing we can look forward to as April 18 hits out wallets.
On Tax Day, restaurants and businesses around the country will offer fantastic freebies, Tax Day sales, and sweet deals. So after you’ve signed and shipped off your tax return, relax and treat yourself to a well-deserved burger, a much-needed drink, or a triumphant new pair of shoes.
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Monday was a big day for the University of Houston.Not only did the men's basketball team make the Big Dance, but Eyewitness News also got a first look inside the new Fertitta Center on the Coogs' campus.Earlier today, our Bob Slovak gave us all a glimpse at the up and coming center.The center, formerly known as the Hofheinz Pavilion, will be transformed into a modern-day sports venue, according to the university.Although the exterior of the structure will be preserved, the rest of the building will be completely renovated.Details of an estimated completion time are unknown, but the school stated it would take four months of construction time to complete to renovate the low ceiling in the interior.
Anna Belle Corson, 95, of Sedalia, Missouri, died Saturday, April 15, 2017 at the Sylvia G. Thompson Residents Center in Sedalia, Missouri. She was born, June 20, 1921, in Sedalia, Missouri; daughter of John Cecil and Beulah Leach Estes.
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Officials from the online streaming video series will be in town March 21 for an official press event to announce more details, Kuiper said. While the series has some obvious similarities to a popular TV show on CBS, there are big differences as well.
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MILWAUKEE -- Roller derby is a tough, physical sport that relies on plenty of skill as well. Carl spent the morning with the Brewcity Bruisers, getting ready for their first game of the year.
About the Brewcity Bruisers (website)
The Brewcity Bruisers are comprised of four home teams: Crazy 8s, Rushin’ Rollettes, Shevil Knevils, and Maiden Milwaukee. The strongest skaters from each team play for the Brewcity Bruisers’ All Stars, who represent the league regionally with the hopes of taking it one step further to nationals. Also playing on the road are the Brewcity Bruisers’ Battlestars, who take on other leagues while looking to sharpen their skills at interleague play. The Brewcity Bruisers recently started a rec league named Brewcity Bootleggers and a Junior Derby league (the MicroBruisers) for those under 18 looking to start early!
Let me explain something: We leave our roads unsalted by design out of a sense of responsibility to our neighbors and future generations of Portlanders, not for lack of preparedness or misguided belief system. In fact, our beliefs could hardly be more well-guided. Rock salt is extremely dangerous for many reasons. If you have not personally had any run-ins with errant rock salt, consider yourself lucky. Do you know how easily a piece of rock salt can be kicked into the air by a car tire, a boot or a strong gust of wind? And how likely it is that one of these little pieces of airborne rock salt will land in your open mouth, your eye or an unbandaged wound? To prevent one of these ambushes, it is in our best interest to minimize the amount of rock salt on the ground at any one time.
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DeMarcus Cousins had 40 points and 12 rebounds, and the Sacramento Kings hung on to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 97-96 on Wednesday (AEDT) for their fourth straight win.
MORE: Bulls make it look very easy against the Raptors
Lou Williams scored 29 points off the bench to lead the Lakers, who rallied from 13 down early in the fourth quarter and tied the game 91-all on his 3-pointer with 1:31 to play.
Los Angeles pulled even twice more, including on another 3 by Williams, but couldn’t overcome Cousins, who scored the final 10 points for Sacramento.
Williams’ potential game-winning 3 went wide right of the basket at the buzzer. He was 4 of 11 from long range.
The Lakers got within two in the third only to have the Kings run off nine points in a row and extend their lead to 68-57. Williams made a 3 and another basket, and Larry Nance Jr. scored to cut Sacramento’s lead to 70-64 heading into the fourth.
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WWE notes for tonight’s television shows
– The Miz returns to Smackdown tonight for the first time since last year’s Superstar Shake-Up and he will be hosting Miz TV with Daniel Bryan as his guest. The two share a long history and rivalry together going back to the first season of NXT where The Miz served as Bryan’s “pro.” The two continued to feud over the years which led to some great television including a fantastic segment on Talking Smack where The Miz absolutely ripped Bryan in an unscripted segment which led to Bryan walking off the show. Since Bryan got cleared again, WWE has teased that these two will cross paths very soon and it looks like they’re pulling the trigger early on this one. Two matches have already bene announced for tonight’s Smackdown, with Jimmy Uso taking on Erick Rowan and Asuka and Becky Lynch versus Peyton Royce and Billie Kay.
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The Laredo Board of Aldermen passed ordinances for the 2017 budget, revising salary for the city clerk, revising of the customer water rate, and revising the customer sewer rate at its month meeting Monday evening.
The budget combines general, sewer, water, street, and trash.
The projected net income is about $374 for the year.
Laredo City Clerk Ashley Boren’s salary was increased by three percent with the new rate of $13.06 an hour.
The board approved the customer water base rate as $48 inclusive and $10.50 for each 1,000 gallons used after the initial 1,000.
The customer sewer base rate is $30 inclusive and $5 for each 1,000 gallons used after the initial 1,000.
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PRINCETON, N.J. (AP) — Jerome Desrosiers’ 3-pointer with 36 seconds left in overtime provided the winning points in Princeton’s 76-73 victory over Yale on Friday.
After Desrosiers’ trey, Yale missed consecutive 3-point shots and fouled Amir Bell, who missed the front end of a one-and-one. The teams exchanged turnovers before a desperation 3-point try by Yale missed.
Yale took possession after a tie-up in regulation but Trey Phills was unable to connect on a 3-pointer as the game went to overtime.
Myles Stephens scored 18 points and Devin Cannady and Bell 16 apiece for the Tigers (11-8, 3-1 Ivy), who have won three straight, with Bell collecting a career-high 11 rebounds for his first career double-double.
Alex Copeland scored 18 points, Phills had 17 points and a career-high 14 rebounds for his first career double-double while Blake Reynolds added 15 points for the Bulldogs (9-12, 2-3).
Air Marshal Farooq Habib appointed Vice Chief of Air Staff
ISLAMABAD: The government has appointed Air Marshal Farooq Habib as Vice Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Pakistan Air Force, said a statement issue here by media directorate of PAF Friday.
Air Marshal Farooq Habib was commissioned in the GD (P) branch of Pakistan Air Force in June 1982. During his illustrious career, he has commanded a Fighter Squadron, an Operational Air Base and served as Commandant, Air War College, Faisal. He has also commanded PAF’s Super Mushshak contingent in Saudi Arabia.
His staff appointments include deputy director Operations Branch and Assistant Chief of Air Staff (Safety), Deputy Chief of the Air Staff (Training) and Deputy Chief of the Air Staff (Personnel) at the Air Headquarters. He is a qualified flying instructor and a graduate of Combat Commanders’ School, Air War College and National Defence University.
SSP’s son, gunman held for manhandling reporter, cameraman
LAHORE: The Factory Area police registered a case and arrested the son of SSP Robin Yamin and his gunman on charges of manhandling a reporter and cameraman of a local TV channel. The arrested persons were identified as Anees Romale, son of SSP Robin, and his gunman Imran. The accused Anees, who is inspector in Customs Department, along with his henchmen kept the victims in illegal confinement and subjected them to severe torture.
BROWNSVILLE, Brooklyn — A 33-year-old man was found shot in the back inside a Brooklyn apartment Tuesday night.
Police were called to an apartment along Kings Highway and E. 98th Street in Brownsville at about 11:20 p.m.
When they arrived, officers found a man found shot in the back inside the apartment, police said.
He was taken to the hospital for his injury.
No arrests have been made, and police continue to search for a motive.
Correction: This article has been updated with the correct location of the incident.
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NEW YORK (AP) — AP POLL ALERT: Unbeaten UConn remains unanimous No. 1 in women’s hoops in week where 10 ranked teams lose.
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Austria-based airline Laudamotion is scheduling twice-weekly flights between Paphos and Vienna as from 3 June through to October. The move was welcomed by the Paphos Tourism Development and Promotion Company as important and promising as the Vienna link opens up new destinations for the district. The new route also vindicates efforts to extend the tourist season, penetrate new markets and develop special interest tourism, it added.
The Paphos Tourism Development and Promotion Company will be meeting airline representatives to discuss possible cooperation in marketing and public relations to ensure the success of the route, and its possible extension on a year-round basis.
BARWON HEADS, Australia (AP) — Australian Minjee Lee shot a 6-under 67 Sunday for a five-stroke victory in the Vic Open, the first tournament of the year on the Ladies European Tour.
Lee finished with a four-round total of 13-under 279 on the 13th Beach Golf Links, one better than Karis Davidson, who closed with a 71.
Cheyenne Woods, niece of Tiger Woods, shot a final-round 70 and finished eight strokes behind in eighth place.
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(NBC NEWS) – If you are getting read to travel for the holidays but haven’t book your flight, travel experts say there’s still time to find deals.
Watch the video to learn about tips on how to book flights and avoid peak travel times.
Hear what Rory McIlroy has to say ahead of this week's US Open at Shinnecock Hills. The current world number six could return to the top of the rankings with a victory
Yahoo’s News Of 3B Hacked Users May Affect MDL, Judge Says
Law360, San Francisco (October 6, 2017, 5:44 PM EDT) -- U.S. District Judge Lucy Koh said Thursday that both sides in multidistrict litigation over Yahoo’s 2013 data breach should prepare to discuss how the case will be affected by news the hack, previously thought to have impacted about 1 billion accounts, actually reached all 3 billion of its users.
Judge Koh’s order came days after Yahoo announced the breach affected three times as many people as it had originally disclosed in December 2016. The judge noted that class counsel had already filed a consolidated class complaint...
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MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (WHDH) — A large auction of NFL memorabilia is being held in Minneapolis and online to benefit several of its foundations.
Several pieces of football history are up for auction, including a Super Bowl LII helmet autographed by Tom Brady. One of the most prized items going up for auction is a football used in Super Bowl LI. Michael Groves said the football could fetch between $30,000 and $40,000.
Proceeds from the auction will benefit NFL programs like breast cancer awareness, Salute to Service and the Play 60 campaign.
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In this Dec. 10, 2016 photo, Syrian refugee Ahmad Alkhalaf smiles while playing with friends during a day camp for local Muslim children in Sharon, Mass. "Anything is possible in this world.
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Formula 1 champion Nico Rosberg scoffs at reports that he might one day return to F1. The former Mercedes driver suddenly quit the series last December , mere days after winning the intense battle with teammate Lewis Hamilton for the 2016 title.
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HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (CBS) – Eighteen-year-old Maddy’s family say they are terrified she is being “groomed” by a man in Argentina and are worried she is going to be sold as a sex slave!
Maddy’s mom, Tonia, says Maddy met her “boyfriend,” 19-year-old Andres, through a video game 13 months ago and ever since then, she’s been determined to fly to Argentina and start a new life with a man she has never met in person.
Maddy says that Andres has promised her a place to live, money to spend, and even assured Maddy he would assist her with getting schooling once she arrives in Argentina.
Maddy says the reason she came on the Dr. Phil show is so she can prove her family wrong, because she says she knows there is no way her online boyfriend is the sex trafficking criminal her family believes he could be.
Is Andres the person he claims to be? See what happens!
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Nearly 200 young people received new sneakers and back-to-school supplies on Saturday during the annual Cover the Piggies Day at First United Church of Christ in Downtown Easton, the Rev. Michael Dowd reports.
Church administrative assistant Margaret Parisi organized the event that points to the first day of school, Dowd said. The supplies included notebooks, coloring pencils, crayons and markers, he added.
"Members, community friends and local businesses support the program each year," Dowd said in a news release.
Members of St. John's Church in Williams Township cooked breakfast for more than 400 children and family members at the North Third Street church in the city, Dowd said.
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Five-Star Movement leader Luigi Di Maio meets reporters at the Italian parliament, in Rome, Wednesday, May 30, 2018. Italy will take more time to try to form a government rather than head for another election in order to avoid the risk of more financial market turmoil, the premier-designate said Wednesday. The two populist parties that got the most votes in the March 4 election failed to create a government over the weekend after President Sergio Mattarella vetoed their proposed economy minister. ANSA via AP Fabio Frustaci
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Tuesday's Biloxi Council meeting will be delayed by an hour to 2:30 p.m. so city officials can attend the funeral of former Mayor Danny Guice, who died last week. His funeral will be at 1 p.m. at the Gruich Community Center on Howard Avenue, with visitation beginning at 11 a.m. On the council agenda is a plan to restore two-way traffic on Howard Avenue through Vieux Marche.
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London: At least 12 persons were confirmed dead and many were reported missing on Wednesday in a major fire that engulfed and consumed a 24-storey apartment complex in west London housing hundreds. “I can confirm twelve fatalities at this time but this figure is likely to rise during what will be a complex recovery operation over a number of days. Many others are receiving medical care,” Commander Stuart Cundy of the Metropolitan Police said.
He said it was likely to be some time before police are able to identify the victims, and added that it was too early to speculate on the cause of the fire, The Telegraph reported. “It was like a scene from a Hollywood movie,” said a resident who escaped from the burning Grenfell Tower. Authorities warned that the toll may go up as nearly 18 of the 79 persons admitted to hospitals were in critical condition.
Killing of Nigerian in S/Africa unacceptable–FG
Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has described the latest extra judicial killing of a Nigerian in South Africa as “worrying and condemnable”. Dabiri-Erewa in a statement in Abuja on Monday said the latest gruesome killing of Tochukwu Nnadi by Police in South Africa, was unacceptable to the people and government of Nigeria. The statement was signed by her Media aide, Mr Abdur-Rahman Balogun.
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No matter what sport you play, you’ve likely heard the age old advice “keep your eye on the ball.” Well that doesn’t work for everyone.
Elizabeth Hall hit the green with some blind golfers at King’s Forest Golf Club ahead of a tournament and as she found out, you don’t need to see it to tee it.
Christmas is exactly two weeks away. While many of people will spend the winter holiday with family, others have nowhere to go. Many seniors would be without a place to go for Christmas if it wasn’t for a former Kansas City, MO, police officer Richard White.
A case of animal abuse and neglect remains under investigation in Camden County. Authorities were originally tipped that a group of teens was allegedly setting puppies on fire. When deputies arrived, they found an extremely emaciated mother dog along with her puppies. Those animals are being cared for at a local shelter in hopes that they can be nursed back to health and put up for adoption. The teens are suspects in a possible vandalism. Anyone with information on either the animal neglect or the activities of the teens in question should contact the Camden County Sheriff’s Office at 573-346-2243.
Full Statement: President Trump Addresses Virginia Shooting
President Trump pledged support to Rep. Steve Scalise and his family, and praised the heroism of the Capitol police.
'NASA in the Park' - the annual festival celebrating the space agency's presence in Huntsville - will be held Saturday, June 17, 2017 in Big Spring Park. 'NASA in the Park' - the annual festival celebrating the space agency's presence in Huntsville - will be held Saturday, June 17, 2017 in Big Spring Park.
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RED HOOK, N.Y. (AP)  Police in New York say a car going 166 mph slammed into the back of another vehicle moments later, though both drivers escaped injury.
Police in the Dutchess County town of Red Hook tell the Kingston Daily Freeman (http://bit.ly/2z2XJeg ) that an officer was driving on Route 9G late Wednesday night when he was passed by a 2004 Audi traveling at 140 mph. Police say the Audi driver then accelerated to 166 mph.
Authorities say a short time later the car rear-ended a Jeep. Police say they don't know how fast the Audi was going when it crashed.
Police say the 27-year-old man from nearby Staatsburg who was driving the Audi was ticketed for reckless driving, unlawfully fleeing a police officer and several traffic infractions.
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In Washington DC, the Senate Intelligence Committee held its first news briefing in months yesterday. The committee has been focused on alleged Russian collusion with the Trump campaign. For more on this, Ed Schultz, host of the “News with Ed.”
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China Railway Corp, buyer of the newly launched bullet train Revival, has accepted a 5 percent discount on the price of the rolling stock, bringing to an end negotiations that lasted for half a year, caixin.com reported Monday.
The base price for Revival was set at 180 million yuan ($26.98 million) per train, based on which the negotiations were conducted. The company dropped its original request for a 20 percent price cut, the report said.
Qingdao Sifang, a subsidiary of State-owned CRRC Corp, is the world's largest supplier of rail transit equipment and a supplier for Revival.
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FORT WORTH – Early Tuesday morning, a 14-year-old girl was stabbed to death in Fort Worth.
It happened in a neighborhood near Crowley and Sycamore School Road. The suspect? A teenage girl. Fort Worth Police say the two got into a fight before the stabbing.
Right now, the suspect is still on the loose.
Deputy Agriculture Minister Bheki Cele‚ a member of the ANC national executive committee (NEC)‚ says the NEC has failed party members and South Africans.
Cele was in Umlazi‚ south of Durban‚ on Sunday‚ addressing the ANC zones and branches engaged in a court bid to nullify the November 2015 elective conference for the ANC KwaZulu-Natal provincial executive committee.
He said the ANC leadership under President Jacob Zuma had failed to unite the party or take drastic decision against serious allegations of corruption‚ thus abdicating these responsibilities to the courts.
Cele said the failure of the ANC NEC to resolve membership and leadership issues facing the party had allowed disgruntled members to approach the courts‚ which had decided many issues that should have been addressed by the ANC leadership.
The newly-elected national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Uche Secondus, is formally taking over the affairs of the party at an event at the party's national secretariat in Abuja.
The defunct National Caretaker Committee under the leadership of Ahmed Makarfi is handing over to Mr. Secondus and his newly-elected members of the National Working Committee, NEC.
The ceremony is holding inside the NEC Hall at Wadata Plaza secretariat of the party, Wuse zone 5, Abuja.
(Reuters) - President Donald Trump has added Washington lawyer Joseph diGenova to his legal team handling the U.S. special counsel’s Russia probe, according to Jay Sekulow, who also represents him.
DiGenova, a former U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, will be joining the legal team this week, Sekulow said in a statement on Monday.
When Donald Trump attended Easter services at the Episcopal Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea, in Palm Beach, Fla., an insider told us, “the president wasn’t working the room, but the room was working him.”
Trump sat in the third row with Melania, Tiffany and Barron. The crowd saw Communion as a chance “to get in face-to-face time.”
“Almost every single person tapped him on the shoulder and was saying, ‘Great job,’ ‘Bless you,’ ‘I voted for you,’ ” a parishioner said. “Even people who don’t take Communion were going up … Last year, he was there giving everybody thumbs up. This time he came in quietly, smiled and was ‘presidential.’”
Trinity College takes hip hop seriously. Every spring, it hosts the Trinity International Hip Hop Festival, bringing together musicians, historians, filmmakers and others to discuss the past, present and future of the art form. Another Trinity hip-hop project is being unveiled Feb. 13.
“Hartford Hip Hop Digital Stories” is a collection of short documentaries by students in Professor Seth Markle’s Global Hip Hop Cultures fall 2017 course. The films tell the stories of Hartford hip-hop pioneers, including Myron Moye, Tony Villarini, Rick Torres, Empress Nijuabi, Dooney Bates, Janice Flemming and Mike Nice.
The films will be shown on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. in the Hartford History Center inside the Hartford Public Library, 500 Main St. The center will archive the films, as well as full interviews, transcripts and photographs related to the films. Admission is free and open to the public. hplct.org.
Employees and family members pose together at Leon's II in Olton (Source: Jason Norton, KCBD)
A thank you sign is painted over a door in Leon's II grocery store in Olton (Source: Jason Norton, KCBD)
A recognizable mom and pop grocery store on 8th Street in Olton will close its doors on Sunday.
The store, which has been open for the last 11 years, is being forced to close. Leon's II is the only grocery store in the town of Olton.
Owner Tanya Noack said it will be hard to close knowing there are people around the town who cannot afford to shop at an out of town grocery store, however, they have no choice.
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Henrico County Police Officers paid a visit to CBS 6 - Virginia This Morning to share with t he public "Diversity in Law Enforcement" in the County. Sharing with the public the opportunity to learn more about the program and a career in the law enforcement field. Interested in joining Henrico County Police Division, call Officer K.A. Alter at 804-501-5196 for more information.
After the interview a spontaneous Salsa dance broke out with Sgt. Jermaine Alley of Henrico Police and CBS 6 Antoinette Essa, both avid Salsa dancers. Again if interested in Henrico Police Division visit http://henrico.us/police/police-employment/. And check out Henrico County Community Day Saturday, October 7, 10 am-2 pm at the Henrico Government Complex , Details: http://henrico.us/calendar/community-day-2017/
Turkish officials launched a nationwide manhunt for the gunman responsible for a mass New Year 's shooting at a packed Istanbul nightclub, which the government denounced as an act of terrorism. It was the deadliest incident on a night when security officials around the globe were nervously poised for attacks and cities bolstered anti-terrorism measures at public gatherings to usher in the new year .
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A half-share in unbeaten colt Aylmerton has been sold to global powerhouse Coolmore in a deal which will value it at more than $20 million if it wins Saturday's Golden Slipper at Rosehill.
Big price tag: Aylmerton's value will skyrocket if he wins the Golden Slipper. Photo: AAP
Siyouni's colt was conceived in France and is the only prodigy of the stallion to race in the southern hemisphere and has won its only two starts including the Todman Stakes.
Fairfax Media understands that the deal for the colt is a $3 million payment for the half-share, with significant kickers should he win the Golden Slipper, Coolmore Stakes and any other group one race.
Despite being unbeaten, Aylmerton is a $15 outsider to win the Golden Slipper where Sunlight is a $3.50 favourite, with the all important barrier draw to take place at 11am on Tuesday.
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ZURICH, Feb 15 (Reuters) - FIFA's ethics committee has opened formal proceedings against two former Central American soccer officials after an investigator for the world soccer body recommended they be banned from the game for life for alleged corruption, the watchdog said on Wednesday.
Eduardo Li, former president of the Costa Rican Football Association, and Brayan Jimenez, former president of the Guatemalan Football Association, are accused of violating FIFA rules including those forbidding bribery and corruption.
Last year, Li and Jimenez pleaded guilty in U.S. federal court to charges including racketeering and wire fraud. (Reporting by John Miller, Editing by Michael Shields)
FISHERS, Ind. (AP) — A Marsh Supermarkets spokesman says a court is allowing the sale of 26 of its remaining stores to two Ohio-based grocery chains.
Spokesman Tom Mulligan says a Delaware bankruptcy court on Wednesday conditionally approved the sale of 11 stores to Kroger Co. subsidiary Topvalco Inc. for $16 million and 15 stores to Findlay, Ohio-based Fresh Encounter parent Generative Growth LLC for about $8 million.
Marsh said in a court filing Tuesday that Topvalco agreed to buy three stores in Bloomington; two each in Indianapolis, Muncie and Zionsville, and single stores in Fishers and Greenwood.
It said Generative Growth agreed to buy two Indianapolis stores; other Indiana stores in Columbus, Elwood, Greensburg, Hartford City, Marion, New Palestine, Pendleton, Richmond and Tipton; and Ohio stores in Eaton, Middletown, Troy, and Van Wert.
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TWO men have appeared in court charged with a string of taxi driver robberies.
Wayne Bailey, 46, of Hillsley Road, and Matin O’Sullivan, 41, of Chaucer Avenue, both of Paulsgrove, were charged after police investigated knife-point robberies of taxi drivers.
Outlining the case at Portsmouth Magistrates’ Court, prosecutor Martyn Booth said it involved the ‘extremely frightening’ targeting of drivers robbed of cash and mobile phones in secluded locations.
Sitting between three dock officers as Mr Booth spoke, the men were warned to stay quiet after an outburst.
Both defendants are jointly charged with three counts of robbery on December 30.
Bailey is also charged with two counts of having an offensive weapon and a further count of robbery.
No pleas were entered and the case was sent to Portsmouth Crown Court.
Remanding the men in custody, Magistrate Nick Wells said: ‘You are both remanded in custody, as noted earlier on, until January 30.’
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NAPERVILLE -- R.A. Smith National, headquartered in Brookfield with an office in Naperville, announced Richard (Ricky) A. Smith, Jr., P.E., will assume the role of company president, succeeded current President Richard A. Smith, M.S., P.E., effective Jan. 1, 2018.
Ricky Smith has over 15 years of experience at R.A. Smith National, which includes serving as director of the Land Development Services division overseeing operations in Brookfield, Wis., Irvine, Calif. and Naperville. Ricky is a graduate of Northwestern University with a B.S. in civil engineering and economics.
Richard Smith will remain involved in the company as CEO, serving in an advisory and support role.
R.A. Smith National has planned the change in leadership over the last two years to ensure a smooth and seamless transition for clients, business partners and employees.
The Shreveport Fire Department is on the scene of a gas leak on Hollywood Avenue between Hearne Avenue and Mansfield Road.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) – One-year-old formerly conjoined twin girls from Nigeria are continuing their recovery at a Tennessee hospital.
The Commercial Appeal reports the parents of Miracle and Testimony Ayeni are delighted by their progress. Mary Ayeni says her daughters “eat whatever you put in front of them.”
The girls were separated during 18 hours of surgery in early November at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in Memphis. The twins were born joined together at the pelvis, a condition that only occurs in one of about every 5 million births.
Dr. Max Langham, who led the surgical team, says the first few weeks afterward were a challenge for the twins. Langham says doctors are optimistic they’ll be able to run and have active lives eventually.
This Valentine's Day, many couples are making reservations to wine and dine each other, cook a meal, buy flowers, or indulge in chocolates, but some locals have found a more meaningful way to rekindle their romance -- they volunteer together. "There's a special feeling you get inside when you give of yourself," said Jill Kaplan who, along with her husband, Harold, volunteers at Danbury Hospital.
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Police are appealing for witnesses after a bag of Christmas presents went missing after falling from a car boot in Wellingborough Road, Rushden.
The incident took place at about 11am on Saturday, December 9, when the victims were driving their Chevrolet Orlando from Oakley Road onto Wellingborough Road, Rushden.
A police spokesman said: “During this time, their boot door had come open, causing a large ‘Card Factory’ bag of presents to fall out onto the road.
“They drove back along the road and were told by an unknown witness that the occupant of another vehicle, possibly red or burgundy in colour, picked the presents up and drove off with them.
“Presents included game vouchers, silver bracelets and Ghost perfume.”
Anyone with information or the witness who saw the car drive away with the presents is asked to call Northamptonshire Police on 101 or Crimestoppers, in confidence, on 0800 555111.
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KABUL, Afghanistan — The U.S. military says that an American soldier has died as a result of injuries sustained during a vehicle incident in eastern Afghanistan.
A statement released by the U.S. forces on Tuesday says that two other American service members were injured in the incident, which took place in eastern Nangarhar province on Monday.
According to the statement, the U.S. forces were not in contact with enemy forces at the time. It says the injured soldiers are receiving medical treatment.
The statement added that U.S. Gen. John Nicholson, commander of the U.S. troops in Afghanistan, expressed his deepest sympathies and prayers to the families and friends of the fallen and injured service members.
It provides no further information. The military did not identify the dead service member.
From war hero to white coat: A wounded veteran’s journey to Harvard Medical School
ABC News (NEW YORK) — Seven years before Greg Galeazzi put on a white coat at Harvard Medical School, he wore Army fatigues while serving a year-long deployment in Afghanistan.
In May 2011 a roadside bomb tore off Captain Galeazzi’s legs and much of his right arm, just a month before he was expecting to return home.
“It felt like I was an empty coke can on train tracks getting hit by a freight train moving at 100 miles per hour,” said Galeazzi.
Without a medic on the ground, there was no available pain medication.
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NEW YORK — An estimated 6.3 million people saw the premiere of Netflix’s “Lost in Space” within the first three days that the streaming service made it available this month. That’s a promising start for the remake, already one of the outlet’s more popular series after the phenomenon of “Stranger Things.”
The Nielsen company shows that many “Lost in Space” viewers binged. The average viewer of the series watched two and a half hours a day.
Within three days, Nielsen says nearly 1.2 million people watched the premiere season’s 10th and last episode — a clear indication of how many people quickly watched the entire season.
Nielsen says that roughly 10 per cent of all TV viewing now is through streaming services. Half of that streaming viewing was on Netflix.
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SpaceX plans to resume launching rockets as soon as next week , after completing an investigation into a spectacular launch pad explosion that destroyed a rocket and a satellite in September. From a report on CNN:
Weld County Sheriff's deputies Sunday evening used Narcan to save the life of a man suffering a suspected drug overdose.
According to a news release Monday from Cpl. Matt Turner, deputies arrived just before 8 p.m. in the 6000 block of Weld County Road 34, about 2 miles east of Mead. They found a 56-year-old man who had overdosed on an unknown substance, and who was not breathing and had no pulse. About 8 p.m., deputies began performing CPR on the man, and also administered Narcan, a nasal spray used to counteract the effects of opioid overdose. They to revived the man, and by about 5 minutes later, according to the release, he was breathing and had a strong pulse. He was taken to Longmont United Hospital, according to the release.
It is the not the first time Weld deputies have used Narcan to save a patient's life.
About a month ago, two deputies revived another man in a similar situation. The medication is paid for using drug seizure money.
DUPONT SETTLES $670 MILLION IN WATER CONTAMINATION CLAIMS Feb. 15, 2017 Source: Douglas & London, P.C. news release Douglas & London, P.C. is pleased to announce the $670.7 million settlement in principle to address approximately 3,500 claims against DuPont and Chemours for injuries sustained by the chemical giant's contamination of the water supply near their Parkersburg, West Virginia plant with perfluorooctanoic acid, also known as PFOA or C-8.
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Baku. 2 May. REPORT.AZ/ President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has congratulated the President of the State of Israel, Reuven Rivlin.
Report informs, text of the letter says:
"Dear Mr President,
On behalf of the people of Azerbaijan and on my own behalf, I congratulate you and your nation on the occasion of the national holiday of the State of Israel – Independence Day.
I believe that friendship and cooperation between Azerbaijan and Israel will further develop and strengthen in the best interests of our nations.
On this remarkable day, I wish you good health, success in your activities, and the friendly people of Israel peace and prosperity."
Fidelity National Financial will buy insurer Stewart Information Services for $1.2 billion in a bid to strengthen its title insurance business, the company announced Monday. The deal prices Stewart International's stock at $50 per share. Fidelity will pay half of that in cash and the rest in stock and debt financing. The companies expect the deal to close in the first or second quarter of 2019. "We are excited to welcome Stewart, its employees and its customers to the FNF family," Fidelity Chairman William P. Foley, II said in a statement. "The venerable Stewart brand has a long and respected history in the title insurance industry and we see tremendous potential in working with the Stewart management team to invest in and grow the Stewart brand on a national basis as part of our long-time, successful strategy of operating multiple title insurance brands under the FNF umbrella." The acquisition will strengthen Fidelity's presence in both residential and commercial title insura...
Branch will not return to Monday's game against the Dolphins due to a knee injury.
Branch left the game during the first half due to the issue but ultimately returned. However, he was unable to play through it and has since been ruled out by the team. The severity of the injury is not known at this time.
A Stafford man has gone missing, after threatening to commit suicide on social media.
Donevian posted on his Facebook on Monday at 9 p.m: “Planning to Facebook live my death stay tuned…
Time to go for good”
Numerous attempts by his Facebook friends have yielded no replies as of yet.
Donevian is known to drive a silver four-door Volkswagen Jetta.
Stafford County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help and any information as to his location.
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Stafford, VA. The Stafford Sheriff’s Office is currently looking for 24-year-old Donevian Lemar Heyward Snipes. The subject is known to drive a silver four-door Volkswagen Jetta and has a known medical condition. Distribution of this time-sensitive information is appreciated.
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TITUSVILLE, Fla. (WATE) – SpaceX is planning their twelfth commercial resupply mission to the International Space Station.
Their Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon spacecraft is expected to launch at 12:31 p.m. Monday from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Dragon will separate from Falcon 9’s second stage about 10 minutes after liftoff and attach to the space station on August 16.
NASA said primary weather concerns will be cumulus clouds and precipitation. They said there is a 70 percent chance of “go” conditions.
The company says this will be the last time a “new” Dragon cargo spacecraft flies into space. They said future cargo missions will be fulfilled with refurbished Dragons that the company recovers after water landings in the Pacific Ocean.
The innovative Baltic nation became the first country in the world to offer 'e-residencies' in 2014, allowing entrepreneurs to open businesses within the EU and run them remotely from their home country.
Aplications for a "trans-national government-issued digital identity" can be made via the website howtostayin.eu, at a cost of £112 per applicant.
Since Britain voted to leave the EU last year, the number of applications coming from the UK has shot up, from just three a week to more than 50.
Programme director Kaspar Korjus told AFP: "The UK may have chosen to leave the EU, but its entrepreneurs can still choose to remain inside the EU's business environment."
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) – The FBI has arrested a 23-year-old man who authorities say attempted to detonate what he believed was an explosives-laden van outside an Oklahoma bank.
Officials say Jerry Drake Varnell of Sayre, Oklahoma, was arrested Saturday in connection with a plot to detonate a vehicle bomb in Oklahoma City.
A federal complaint says the FBI learned in December that Varnell wanted to blow up a building and that an undercover FBI agent posed as someone who could help. Officials say Varnell initially wanted to blow up the Federal Reserve Building in Washington, D.C., with a device similar to one used in the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing.
Varnell is scheduled to appear in federal court Monday afternoon on a charge of attempting to use explosives to destroy a building in interstate commerce.
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LONDON, May 31 (Reuters) - British transport company FirstGroup replaced its chief executive after what its chairman called a disappointing year and said it was putting its Greyhound bus business in the U.S. under review.
FirstGroup, which rejected two approaches from a private equity firm earlier this year, reported a 5 percent fall in adjusted pretax profit to 197 million pounds ($262 million) for the year to March 31, slightly behind a consensus forecast.
The bus and rail operator said its CEO Tim O'Toole would be replaced by Wolfhart Hauser, who becomes executive chairman, on Thursday and Matthew Gregory, who takes on a chief operating officer role in addition to his duties as chief finance officer.
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Store shelves are running low on ice melt and pantry staples in parts of Nebraska and Iowa as residents prepared for a predicted ice storm later.
The National Weather Service has issued an ice storm warning for parts of the southeastern corner of Nebraska into southern Iowa for late Saturday and extending to Monday morning. Areas north are under a winter storm watch.
The weather service says light freezing rain is forecast to develop overnight Saturday into Sunday, with the majority of icing expected Sunday through Monday. Ice accumulations of one-quarter to three-quarters of an inch appear likely, making driving dangerous and threatening to bring down tree limbs and power lines.
Authorities have urged residents to gather enough food, water and fuel and to stay indoors during the storm.
NEW YORK (AP) — Police say a man is dead after jumping in front of a subway train in Brooklyn.
Police say the 33-year-old man's death at the Jay Street-MetroTech station on Saturday was a suicide.
The man was struck by an A train at about 6 p.m. His name was not released.
Service was disrupted on the A and C lines for about an hour.
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The St. Paul Saints put up a four-spot in the first inning and never looked back, cruising past the Explorers to win a matchup of two teams in first place in their respective divisions by an 8-1 final.
Anthony Gallas, the defending American Association Pointstreak Player of the Week, opened the flood gates with a bases-clearing double to put the Saints up 3-0, and Gallas would score on a sacrifice fly from DH Tim Colwell.
After scoring single runs in the fourth and sixth, the Saints put the wraps on victory with a two-RBI single from Breland Almadova in the eighth.
Eight of the nine Saints starters had a hit in the win, led by three from Colwell. Former Sioux City hurler Ryan Zimmerman struck out four while allowing just one run over seven innings to earn the win.
Nate Samson went 3-for-4 with a double in the loss for Sioux City (15-9). The X's are off Thursday and open a three-game homestand against the Texas Airhogs on Friday at Mercy Field at Lewis and Clark Park.
Health Sciences North is currently managing multiple influenza outbreaks. The hospital has taken a number of measures to deal with these outbreaks, including isolation precautions, strict hand hygiene, heightened infection prevention and control surveillance, laboratory testing and enhanced environmental cleaning and disinfection.
Visitors are required to check in with the nursing station upon arrival to the unit and to follow all infection control protocols, including hand hygiene and the use of personal protection equipment where indicated.
Please refrain from visiting if you are sick. If possible, one consistent visitor should visit an affected patient. If possible, refrain from bringing children younger than 12 as visitors. Visitors should not travel from room to room during visits.
Hand hygiene is the single most important way to prevent the spread of infection. Anyone who enters or exits the hospital or a patient room must clean their hands with the hand hygiene product provided.
An extended look at Tokyo Ghoul‘s live action film has built anticipation even higher with its surplus of drama and action, though many are curious as to whether or not the film will include the “blasphemous” scene that was unveiled some time ago in the manga…
The drama-laden English-subtitled trailer:
Westerners will apparently be blessed with the opportunity of seeing the movie first on July 3rd at Anime Expo, followed by a run in Berlin on July 7th, a run at the Marunouchi Piccadilly theater in Chiyoda on July 10th and then a Japan-wide debut on July 29th.
Rashid Cunningham aka ‘Little Foot’ was fatally shot. DANIA BEACH, FL — A Florida community is outraged, and a family left grieving, after a Dania Beach, Fla., 8-year-old boy was shot and killed while walking home from a birthday party, CBS Miami reports. He was killed in a triple shooting that also injured one…
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BRIDGEWATER, N.S. _ A Nova Scotia police chief is due in court today to face charges of sexual exploitation and sexual assault involving a 17-year-old girl. The police commission in Bridgewater passed a motion to suspend Collyer on May 4, the same day it was announced he was facing charges.
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Tyler, the Creator recently stopped by NPR’s “Tiny Desk Concert” to perform “Boredom,” “See You Again,” and “Glitter” off his latest album Flower Boy. His appearance was notably the first evening-time edition of the “Tiny Desk” series, with Tyler bringing along special stage lights for the occasion. Watch it go all down below. Shortly after dropping the LP, he explained that “See You Again” was originally written for Zayn, but canceled sessions led to Tyler keeping it for himself. Earlier this year, he also shared a new song “ZIPLOC,” in which he freestyled over JAY-Z’s track “4:44.” He and Vince Staples are set to tour together next year—check out their full schedule.
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HOUSTON, TX - JUNE 13: Rougned Odor #12 of the Texas Rangers receives a high five rom Elvis Andrus #1 after hitting a home run in the seventh inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on June 13, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
New York City police are responding to reports of an explosion in central Manhattan, a police spokesperson confirmed to Al Jazeera.
According to the New York City mayor's office, the New York City Fire Department and other first responders are on the scene.
The explosion reportedly occurred early on Monday morning in the area of the Port Authority Bus Terminal, near 42nd Street and 8th Avenue, which is also close to Times Square, the NYPD spokesperson said.
He was unable to comment on the size of the explosion or its origin.
The NYPD said in a tweet that transit lines in the area were being evacuated.
Local media reported that at least one person was in custody.
The NYPD is responding to reports of an explosion of unknown origin at 42nd Street and 8th Ave, #Manhattan. The A, C and E line are being evacuated at this time. Info is preliminary, more when available. pic.twitter.com/7vpNT97iLC — NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) December 11, 2017
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — A man was arrested after running away from officers in Colorado Springs Monday night, according to police.
Police said just before 11 p.m., they got a call about a man standing in the roadway in the area of Academy Boulevard and Carefree Circle. When officers arrived, they found the man, Tyler Pedersen, standing in traffic.
Officers learned that Pederson was suspected of stealing something from a local business just minutes earlier. He also gave officers a false name, according to police. He then ran away and was chased by officers, who tased him and arrested him without further incident.
Switch on Power Lunch , the CNBC show Mathisen co-hosts each weekday, and you'll see a familiar image: a man in his early 60s, erudite in tone and appearance. His gray hair is coiffed.
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HOLLYWOOD — Actress Heather Locklear was arrested in Thousand Oaks for domestic violence and battery of an officer, it was reported today.
Locklear faces one count domestic violence, a felony, and three counts of battery on emergency personnel, which are misdemeanors, Thousand Oaks police told Variety and the Hollywood reporter.
The 56-year-old actress was booked into Ventura County jail following her arrest last night but is no longer there this morning, the two newspapers reported.
No details of the incident that prompted the arrest were immediately reported.
The Onekama girls’ track team can look back at the 2017 season fondly. The team finished 19th at the Division 4 State Finals last week in Grand […]
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BOSTON (AP) — A Massachusetts pharmacist convicted of mail fraud and racketeering in connection with a deadly meningitis outbreak is set to be sentenced.
Prosecutors in Boston's federal court will ask a judge Wednesday to sentence Glenn Chin to 35 years in prison for his role in the 2012 outbreak that killed 76 people and sickened hundreds.
Chin was cleared in October of second-degree murder charges, but convicted on dozens of other counts. Chin ran the now-closed New England Compounding Center's clean rooms, where the drugs were made.
The outbreak was traced to mold-contaminated steroid injections.
Chin's attorneys are asking for about three years behind bars. They say there's no evidence Chin caused the drugs to become contaminated and have blamed the pharmacy's co-founder, Barry Cadden.
Cadden is serving a nine-year prison sentence.
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The government wants to use savings made from cuts to family tax and welfare to fund the NDIS.
But they have yet to convince the Senate crossbench, and a tax increase to fund the scheme is being talked about.
Emergency crews are at the scene of an apartment fire in Adams County.
The fire was reported just before 8 p.m. Saturday along the 500 block of Boyds School Road in Cumberland Township at the Gettysburg Place Apartments, according to Adams County 911.
Crews arrived at the scene and found flames shooting through the roof of one of the buildings, according to socials media posts.
Further information about the fire was not immediately available.
Heavy fire theough the roof at Gettysburg apartment building fire in Adams County, Boyds School Road. Gettysburg Place Apartments. pic.twitter.com/yvxqXE2wsc -- 911 PHOTOGRAPHY (@911Photography) February 4, 2018
WASHINGTON — Former Cambridge Analytica employee Christopher Wylie has arrived on Capitol Hill, where he is talking to House Democrats about his time with the data mining firm affiliated with President Donald Trump's campaign.
Wylie's visit is part of a Democratic attempt to keep congressional focus on Russian meddling in the 2016 election and whether Trump's campaign was involved. He is talking to Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee Tuesday and Democrats on the House intelligence committee Wednesday.
The GOP-led House intelligence panel shut down its Russian meddling probe last month, saying they don't see any evidence of collusion or coordination.
Wylie sparked a global debate over electronic privacy in March when he was part of an effort to reveal that Cambridge Analytica had gathered millions of Facebook profiles to influence elections.
A young woman died after falling from a third-story balcony of an apartment on the 2700 block on Dwight Way just after midnight Sunday morning, as first reported by Berkeleyside.
Paramedics took the woman to Highland Hospital in Oakland after arriving at the scene, as she had sustained severe head trauma, but she did not survive, according to Berkeleyside.
The case is still under investigation by the Berkeley Police Department.
Check back for updates.
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JASPER COUNTY, Ill. (WAND) - A Newton teen is in serious condition after two ATVs wrecked in Jasper County.
18-year-old Cole Horner of Dundas and a 16-year-old female passenger were going north on a four-wheeler on Jasper County Road 2150E when they slowed down to grab a hat that had flown off.
19-year-old Seth Meinhart of Newton and a passenger, 20-year-old Stacey Smithenry of Newton, was following them on a four-wheeler and rear-ended Horner's vehicle.
Meinhart and Smithenry were thrown from the four-wheeler.
Both were taken by private vehicle to Richland Memorial Hospital. Meinhart was then flown to Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana.
Meinhart was ticketed for operating a non-highway vehicle on a roadway and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.
Horner was ticketed for operating a non-highway vehicle on the roadway.
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TORONTO - A class action lawsuit filed against the Beer Store more than three years ago has been dismissed by the Ontario Superior Court.
The Beer Store says the case was without merit and now the court has agreed.
The lawsuit had alleged that as a result of an agreement to allocate the market for the supply of beer in Ontario between the Liquor Control Board of Ontario and the Beer Store, those who bought beer in the province were overcharged.
The lawsuit was filed by pub owner David Hughes on behalf of those who bought beer in Ontario between June 1, 2000 and the present.
It had claimed $1.4 billion in general damages plus another $5 million in punitive and exemplary damages.
Beer Store chairman Charlie Angelakos says the case was filled with factual errors and fundamentally misunderstood the way alcohol products are sold in Ontario.
A popular pub in Yeovil is to close next week.
But fear not - it's only a temporary thing.
The Arrow, on the Abbey Manor estate, is to shut its doors for a few days for a refurbishment.
It offers affordable food and drink all week, usually.
But a sign at the tills of the establishment revealed the planned temporary closure.
It said: "Customer notice: We will be shutting from October 9 until October 13 for a refurb.
"We reopen at 11:00 on Friday, October 13.
"We are sorry for any inconvenience."
A total of 142 people have reviewed the pub on Trip Advisor. It has an average rating of 3.5.
Anyone wishing to contact the pub can call 01935 476972.
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WASHINGTON (AP) – The U.S. lost 33,000 jobs in September after Hurricanes Harvey and Irma hit Texas, Florida and other Southeastern states. It was the first decline in six years.
The Labor Department says the unemployment rate fell to 4.2 percent from 4.4 percent, the lowest level since February 2001.
Looking past the hurricanes’ impact, the job market and economy generally look healthy. Some economists expect job growth to rebound in the coming months as businesses in the area reopen and construction companies ramp up repair and renovation work.
Last month’s drop was driven by huge losses in a restaurants and bars, which shed 105,000 jobs, a sign of the damage to Florida’s tourism industry.
× Man injured after being hit by train near HopCat
KALAMAZOO, Mich- A man was taken to the hospital Monday evening, after he was hit by a train.
The crash happened around 10 p.m. on the tracks between E. Michigan Avenue and E. Water Street near the HopCat bar.
The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety tells FOX 17 preliminary investigations show a 50-year-old man tried crossing the train between its cars while the train was stopped, and was hit when it began moving again.
The extent of the victim’s injuries are unknown at this point.
To celebrate the launch of the new TURQ Limited Edition Series, the crew at Deity venture into their backyard of Idaho to explore some of the trails that make the state a growing top tier riding destination.With Taylor Reed from Reed Cycles and his TURQ equipped Yeti in tow, get a glimpse at just a few reasons why Idaho is becoming one of the fastest growing states in the country in the latest Deity production, "Hometown".Filmed / Edited: Stephen Graham
Our live blog is tracking reaction after U.S. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin says a summer tax reform is "not realistic."
We'll bring you the latest analysis below.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A U.S. Army artillery "mishap" was responsible for the deaths of two U.S. service members in northern Iraq over the weekend, a Pentagon official said on Monday.
Two U.S. service members were killed and five injured in northern Iraq on Sunday. The victims were not named.
"An Army artillery section was conducting a counterfire mission against an ISIS mortar site when a mishap occurred, injuring seven soldiers," Pentagon spokesman Colonel Robert Manning said, using an acronym for the Islamic State.
The Pentagon declined to provide further details and it was not immediately clear exactly what type of "mishap" took place.
The service members were part of a U.S.-led coalition fighting the Islamic State in Iraq.
Manning said there was no indication that Islamic State had anything to do with the deaths and the five injured troops did not suffer life threatening injuries.
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To call Monday an unusual day here would be an understatement. Ten people were killed and 15 injured when the driver of a rented van began mowing down pedestrians. The horrifying attack shocked all Canadians, but especially those in the city sometimes called Toronto the Good. As Mayor John Tory emphasized in a news conference: “We are admired around the world for being inclusive and for being accepting and understanding and considerate.” But the reality is that even in the most tolerant of cities, intolerance exists...
LAUSANNE, Switzerland Australian Richie Porte snatched overall victory in the Tour of Romandie from overnight leader Simon Yates on Sunday after out-performing the Briton in the final time-trial stage.
Porte, who rides for BMC, took second place on Sunday's 17.8-km course around Lausanne, behind Slovenian Primoz Roglic, to pip Orica's Yates to the title by 21 seconds.
"It's a massive shock to be honest," Porte, a former Australian time trial champion, told cyclingnews.com. "I didn't think I'd be able to claw that much back."
Britain's Tour de France champion Chris Froome of Team Sky, who dropped out of contention for a top place on Saturday, finished the time trial in ninth to end up 18th overall.
Italy's Fabio Felline, of Trek-Segafredo, who won the opening prologue, held on to fourth place overall, behind Roglic.
(Writing by Clare Fallon; Editing by Ken Ferris)
May 30 (GMM) A full-time move to Indycar is looking like a real possibility for Fernando Alonso.
After doing the 2017 Indy 500 with Alonso, it is already rumoured that McLaren is now considering joining the American series full-time — initially in partnership with an existing team but going it alone by 2020.
The British outfit has already signed up former Indycar champion Gil de Ferran as a consultant.
“You’ll see him around,” McLaren executive Zak Brown said of de Ferran. “In Detroit at the Indycar race in a couple of weeks time and around our formula one garage often.”
In fact, it now emerges that Brown will accompany de Ferran to Detroit.
And according to sources, also part of the McLaren entourage will be Luis Garcia Abad, who is Alonso’s manager.
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CINCINNATI (AP) — A bridge that carries highway traffic across the Ohio River near Cincinnati has been serving tens of thousands more vehicles a day than it was designed to handle.
The Cincinnati Enquirer ( ) reports time and traffic are wearing on the Brent Spence Bridge, which is frequently cited as a location where major infrastructure upgrades are needed.
It is increasingly showing rust and cracks, but maintenance officials say it remains structurally sound.
It was made to handle 80,000 vehicles in 1963, and the addition of a fourth lane in 1985 brought that capacity to 120,000. But the most recent data indicate the bridge had daily traffic of over 185,000 vehicles in 2015, nearing a record amount.
That has meant more crashes there, too — usually at least two per week.
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A New York City man was allegedly clocked driving 201 kilometres per hour on Highway 401 in a rental car in Pickering, Ont. on the weekend.
Sgt. Kerry Schmidt, spokesperson for the Ontario Provincial Police's Highway Safety Division, said the man, 26, from Brooklyn, was stopped on Sunday at about 8:40 a.m. on Highway 401 near Whites Road.
He has been charged with stunt driving and careless driving. His licence was suspended for seven days and his vehicle was impounded for seven days.
Schmidt said there is a lesson to be learned from the alleged incident.
"Obey the speed limits," he said. "The rules are there for a reason."
Excessive speed is linked to highway deaths and injuries when vehicles crash, he added.
"That kind of driving is meant for the track, not the highway."
A private member's bill aimed at ensuring Canada's laws are in harmony with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples has earned the approval of the House of Commons.
Bill C-262, introduced by New Democrat MP and reconciliation critic Romeo Saganash, won the support of MPs by a margin of 206 to 79 and is now en route to the Senate.
Saganash was among the original architects of the UN declaration, which was adopted by the General Assembly in September 2007.
Saganash says he believes his legislation is the most important bill Parliament has considered in a long time.
He says Canadians believe it is now finally time to formally recognize that Indigenous rights are also human rights.
Saganash, who spent 10 years in a residential school, says rather than spend his life being bitter about that forced experience, he set out to reconcile with the people who put him there — and he says his bill reflects that same spirit of reconciliation.
AIK Stockholm midfielder Ebenezer Ofori has been named in Ghana's provisional 2017 Africa Cup of Nations squad.
This was after consistent displays in the Swedish top-flight where for two consecutive seasons has been named in the Allsvenskan Team of the Season.
According to Bleacher Scouting Report by Sam Tighe, Ofori has the passing skills of Valencia's Dani Parejo and Julian Weigl of Borussia Dortmund.
The 21-year-old's agility has been compared to Tottenham Hotspur's Dele Alli.
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Students Change the Tide on Guns
OPINION: The NRA's power is finally being challenged â by young people.
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - New York will give in-state tuition rates to students from Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands who were displaced by recent hurricanes.
The State University of New York Board of Trustees approved the initiative on Friday at the direction of Gov. Andrew Cuomo, a Democrat.
SUNY Board Chairman H. Carl McCall says the state's higher education system has a responsibility to help those students whose ability to get an education was put at risk by the storms.
New York authorized in-state tuition for students displaced by Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and the 2010 earthquake in Haiti. Rates vary between the state's public colleges and universities, but the typical in-state student can save roughly $10,000 a year.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Nabors Industries Ltd
* Nabors announces agreement to acquire Tesco Corporation in an all-stock transaction that values Tesco common stock at $4.62 per share
* Nabors Industries Ltd - first year operating synergies are expected to approach $20 million with full run-rate operating synergies of $30 million to $35 million
* Nabors - ‍to buy all issued, outstanding shares of Tesco, with each outstanding Tesco share being exchanged for 0.68 common shares of Nabors​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
At the Drive- In’s new video for “Call Broken Arrow” is a bit of a strange one, unfolding in an apocalyptic stop-motion doll world also populated by humanoid spider creatures. The song comes from the band’s recent album in•ter a•li•a. Watch below.
After seven months, the NCAA's Commission on College Basketball has completed its work and is ready to issue a report Wednesday on how to fix the sport.
Here's what happens next:
—Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will present the commission's report to university presidents of the NCAA board of governors and Division I board of directors on Wednesday at NCAA headquarters in Indianapolis.
—The boards will convene after the presentation to consider adoption of all, parts or none of the commission's recommendations. Adoption is a small step toward implementation.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Premiere Entertainment Inc
* Qtrly gross revenue 184.3 million pesos versus 260.0 million pesos
* Incurred net loss of 38.56 million pesos for six months ended june 30, 2017, a 146.09 million pesos lower than 2016 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (bangalore.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com)
Head to the lake!
Cookout with family and friends
Hit the sales at the stores!
Take in a Memorial Day service at a local cemetery
The Detroit rapper Tee Grizzley has been in the public eye for less than a year. Last November, he posted his urgent post-prison missive “First Day Out” on YouTube, and he followed that up with his My Moment mixtape in spring. But Tee has already become a symbol of the sort of bracing, intense street-rap that we don’t often hear these days. And now he’s followed up his intense single “Teetroit” with the tough, exultant new banger “Win.” Check it out below.
“Win” is out now at iTunes. When they put them teddy bears on the curb for your ass, you lost.
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Sammy Ameobi’s goal downed Bristol City as they suffered a seventh Sky Bet Championship defeat of the season at the hands of Bolton Wanderers.
Lee Johnson’s side had seen off QPR in their previous match but were not at the races at the Macron Stadium on Friday night in front of over 500 Robins supporters as they lost 1-0.
Bobby Reid had an early shout for a penalty turned down while Aden Flint appeared to be hauled over by his shirt in the second half in the Bolton box.
Nonetheless, Ameobi’s superb effort where he brushed off Joe Bryan before smashing an effort past Luke Steele was the decisive moment in the game.
Johnson chucked on the likes of Lois Diony and Gustav Engvall to force the leveller for City but it wasn’t to be for the away side.
Here’s how the City fans took to the defeat and the performances from the Robins players.
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A seemingly unending tide of unexpected election results and geopolitical turmoil have started to feel like the new normal for investors, and that’s yet another thing for André Bourbonnais to worry about.
The Public Sector Pension Investment Board’s chief executive officer said he’s paying close attention to the pervading feeling that unsteady global conditions – from uncertain political moves in Europe and the United States to oil’s price drop and worries over Chinese debt – can co-exist with high-flying markets. Investors shouldn’t get complacent about these conditions, Mr. Bourbonnais warns.
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Hotel Owner Must Pay Union's Lawsuit Costs, NLRB Says
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 7:31 PM EST) -- The National Labor Relations Board on Thursday ordered an Ashford Hospitality Trust subsidiary to repay a union the costs it incurred fighting a lawsuit challenging a protest at a Sheraton hotel in Alaska, calling the suit an illegal attempt to suppress workers’ rights.
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Amazon Prime Day has just been announced and included in the deals is an attractive offer for Kindle owners.
Amazon's Kindle Unlimited service - also lovingly known as "the Spotify of books" - is currently available with three months free. That means that if you own a Kindle you can enjoy unlimited access to over one million books through the Kindle Unlimited service. With summer holidays coming up, there's every chance you'll be reading for free.
When the three months is up, the service resumes at £7.99 a month, but since you can cancel at any time, it's a perfect to test out the service and get some free reading in.
This deal is only for new Kindle Unlimited customers and you'll have to redeem the offer by the end of July 2018 to quality for the free period. If you don't own a Kindle, then now might be a great time to buy - there are deals on refurbished Kindles available, but we suspect that Amazon will be discounting its Kindles when Prime Day starts properly on 16 July.
ART BANDENIEKS PHOTO: Aldergrove Youth Soccer kids sprang into action Monday evening on the first spring-like day of the year at Aldergrove Athletic Park.
Aldergrove youth soccer ‘springs’ into action
Aldergrove Youth Soccer kids sprang into action Monday evening on first spring-like day of the year
Idaho: Driver's license services unavailable due to outages
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Officials with the Idaho Transportation Department say driver's license services are unavailable throughout the state due to a computer outage.
The transportation agency tells KBOI-TV that Tuesday's outage stems from technical issues with the vendor software.
ITD has struggled with computer problems for the past year. Last June, the state's motor vehicle offices were hobbled by outages for several weeks and caused massive delays for customers seeking to renew their licenses. In December, the same delays happened again after a software update to the department's computer systems.
The state currently has a five-year contract with Amsterdam, Holland-based Gemalto — known primarily for manufacturing SIM cards used in mobile phones and credit cards — worth around $950,000 a year.
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× Oklahoma inmate missing since December captured in Tulsa
TULSA, Okla. – Oklahoma prison officials say an inmate who walked away from a prison in eastern Oklahoma four months ago has been apprehended in Tulsa.
The state Department of Corrections says 29-year-old Troy Peiffer was captured Monday night. Officials say Peiffer was incarcerated at the Jim E. Hamilton Correctional Center in Le Flore County when he walked away on Dec. 16.
Peiffer had been living homeless in the Tulsa area when a nonprofit organization reported that a man matching his description had been using its services under an assumed name.
Prison records indicate that Peiffer was incarcerated for failing to register as a sex offender in Oklahoma County. His sex offense conviction occurred in Pennsylvania.
The Jim E. Hamilton Correctional Center is a minimum-security facility with a capacity of 730 inmates.
It was a risk to release 'Shape of You" and 'Castle On The Hill" at the same time and even Sheeran is impressed at how well they're continuing to perform on the charts.
"Surprised week one? Not really," he told Carson Daly on 97.1 AMP Radio. 'But surprised now? Yes. I think when you come back with a song, the kind of initial impact is always going to be good' But now we're in our sixth or seventh week now and it's back to number one. It's growing week on week and I think that's what was the surprising thing is for me that people continue to like it." Read more here.
Mainstream pundits were too old, too rich, and too enthralled with their own thinking to call the U.K. election correctly.
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — A United Nations expert on extreme poverty and human rights is meeting with hurricane victims in Puerto Rico, marking the first time such an envoy has visited the U.S. territory in recent history.
Special rapporteur Philip Alston’s trip Monday comes as Puerto Ricans and some government officials voice complaints that the U.S. has not provided sufficient help after Hurricane Maria hit the island on Sept. 20.
The Category 4 storm killed dozens of people and destroyed tens of thousands of homes. Ten of the island’s 78 municipalities are still without power, and thousands of businesses remain closed.
Alston told The Associated Press that there is a disproportionate number of Puerto Ricans living in poverty and that he’s trying to assess the effectiveness of measures taken by the federal government.
Tribal officials investigate gillnet abandoned on Mille Lacs
ONAMIA, Minn. (AP) — Tribal authorities are investigating an abandoned gillnet found on Mille Lacs Lake that contained 67 dead walleyes.
Last week's find has revived the controversy over tribal fishing on Mille Lacs, where the walleye population has been on a long-term decline.
Mille Lacs is co-managed between the state and eight Ojibwe bands that have court-affirmed treaty rights to net and spear a portion of the lake's walleyes.
Charlie Rasmussen, spokesman for the Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission, says Fond du Lac band conservation officials have begun an investigation. He says the 112 pounds of walleyes in the net will count against the band's quota.
Only members of the eight bands may keep walleyes from the lake this year. For state-licensed walleye anglers, it's the third consecutive summer of catch-and-release-only.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Former Alabama Chief Justice Sue Bell Cobb is running for governor in 2018.
Cobb made the announcement Wednesday morning. She told The Associated Press in an interview that “it’s time to have a governor who cares more about people than party.”
She says people in the state have a yearning for courageous leadership and “it’s time for honesty in every branch of our government.”
Cobb, who resigned from the Supreme Court in 2011, was one of the last Democrats to win the statewide election in Alabama.
She says she believes voters will support the “right Democrat” for governor and that she has gotten encouragement to run from Republicans.
Cobb says her priorities include job creation, Medicaid and infrastructure development.
BILOXI – The Vaiden mayor and members of the Board of Aldermen attended the 86th annual Mississippi Municipal League conference in Biloxi last week to learn how they can better serve Vaiden.
Mayor Melvin Hawthorne and Aldermen Theodore Purnell, Curtis Meeks, Doris Fluker and Lesia Hemphill attended the conference.
Aaron Rodgers is just 'sad' about Packers moves Quarterbacks coach Alex Van Pelt isn’t the only Packers confidant Aaron Rodgers has been forced to say goodbye to this offseason. With Green Bay set to welcome Seahawks castoff Jimmy...
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Aaron Rodgers couldn't hide his anger over Packers firing coach As the Packers adjust to their offseason changes, Aaron Rodgers is still trying to process why the team’s quarterbacks coach was let go without team brass conferring with him first....
The memoir by glam-rock weirdo Adam Bomb claims that in the ’80s the “White Wedding” singer flew into a fit of rage and hurled his girlfriend’s kitten against a wall.
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LEFLORE COUNTY (KFSM) — Firefighters battled a large grass fire Thursday night (Feb. 2), according to the Talihina Fire Department.
For nearly five hours, firefighters battled the wildfire. In all, 104 acres burned, according to the fire department.
The fire happened off Post Oak Road in Whitesboro.
Cahill allowed three runs on four hits and two walks across five innings in a no-decision Monday against the Rangers. He struck out six.
Cahill was dominant through the early going, but a two-run home run by Roninson Chirinos damaged his line while costing him a chance at a win. He threw the ball well, staying in the strike zone at a 65 percent clip while inducing 16 swinging strikes against a Rangers team he's historically dominated. Cahill's start to the season was delayed, but the early returns are promising, as he's posted a 2.25 ERA, a 1.08 WHIP and a surprising 10.5 K/9 through his first two outings.
The Blues have won 13 Premier League games on the spin, equalling Arsenal's record set at the end of their successful 2001/02 campaign.
However, Antonio Conte's team are up against Spurs on Wednesday night and we predict more drama to match the pivotal clash at Stamford Bridge last season.
Elsewhere, we can see Arsenal coming unstuck away at Bournemouth while there should be routine wins for Manchester United and Liverpool.
Scroll through the gallery above to see how we think the upcoming matches will play out in Gameweek 20.
LONDON — Mulberry Group saw sales and profits climb in fiscal 2016-17 following a series of changes aimed at cozying up to customers, working more efficiently and clarifying its digital sales and marketing pitch in the Far East.
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OSLO, April 5 Norwegian Air, Europe's third-largest budget airline by passenger numbers, said bookings from Europe to the United States were surprisingly good and that the firm had yet to see a see negative impact from the U.S. administration attempts at imposing travel bans, its CEO told Reuters on Wednesday.
"Bookings to the U.S. are very good, surprisingly good," Bjoern Kjos said in an interview on the sidelines of a conference.
"We have not seen it (a negative impact of the ban attempts). That is probably because we do not fly (directly) from the countries affected." (Reporting by Ole Petter Skonnord, writing by Gwladys Fouche, editing by Terje Solsvik)
The Russian spy ship Viktor Leonov on Wednesday morning was spotted 30 miles south of Groton, Conn.
ISLAMABAD, June 15 (APP): First ten-day exhibition of handicrafts made by Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) beneficiaries and its E-Commerce would be held here at Lok Virsa on June 19.
The exhibition would be held in collaboration with Lok Virsa -National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage and TCS.
Minister of State and Chairperson, BISP, MNA, Marvi Memon is sceduled to inaugurate the ten-day exhibition.
“BISP E-Commerce” is a unique initiative of BISP to bring entrepreneurial potential in its beneficiaries by marketing their products, so that they may graduate out of poverty.
The products of beneficiaries, available online, provide international recognition to the traditional handicrafts.
Actress Taraji P. Henson hopes to spread some holiday cheer with the help of special performances from a variety of music artists and actors.
ROME (AP) — Pope Francis will pay homage to victims of war when he visits two important World War II sites south of Rome next month: the American military cemetery at Nettuno and the Ardeatine Caves, site of one of the worst massacres in German-occupied Italy.
The Vatican on Friday announced that Francis would celebrate Mass at the Nettuno cemetery for all war dead on Nov. 2, which the Catholic Church marks as All Soul’s Day to honor the dead.
Later in the day, Francis will travel to the Ardeatine Caves on Rome’s outskirts. There, in 1944, 335 people were shot to death as a reprisal for an attack by partisans that killed 33 Nazi soldiers on a street in Rome.
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Blending banda, norteña and hip-hop, Roberto Tapia’s concert at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino on Friday, Feb. 23 will be a crowd pleaser.
Tapia’s 2012 album, “El Muchacho,” featured the hits “Amor Perdido” and “La Carta Fuerte.”
The popular entertainer was also a judge on “La Voz Kids,” the Spanish language version of “The Voice” with kids as the contestants.
8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 23, Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio. $29-$69. 760-342-5000, fantasyspringsresort.com.
Susan Fox, President & CEO of White Plains Hospital and volunteer Celeste Vazzana during a celebration of two milestones-Celeste recently turned 100 and marks 28 years of service as a hospital volunteer. WHITE PLAINS, NY -- You're a hospital visitor and dash into the gift shop to find something, anything, to bring cheer.
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The Cambridge Police Department would like to introduce their newest officer, Chris Spaulding. Spaulding recently completed three months of intense field training within the department and is now on solo patrol. He will be working an overlapping day shift to assist day shift calls for service and proactive patrols. Spaulding has been a great addition to the department and they look forward to him having a long and accomplished career with the department. Spaulding replaces Officer Todd Hanson who retired last year.
Congressman John Shimkus has announced a visit to Greenville. This Thursday, July 5, Shimkus is scheduled to tour the DeMoulin Museum at 2 PM.
The 32nd ASEAN Summit and related meetings will be hosted by Singapore, the Chair of ASEAN for 2018, from April 25 to 28, according to a press release issued by Singapore's Prime Minister's Office on Tuesday.Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will chair the ASEAN Summit , which is the first gathering of the ASEAN Leaders hosted by Singapore this year.According to the press release, the leaders will discuss ASEAN's priorities, as well as the challenges and opportunities that it faces, in line with the focus on strengthening ASEAN's resilience and innovation this year. They will also exchange views on regional and international developments.The related meetings of the summit will include the 16th ASEAN Economic Community Council Meeting and the 17th ASEAN Political-Security Community Council Meeting.The two meetings will be chaired by Singapore's Minister for Trade and Industry (Trade) Lim Hng Kiang and the Minister for Foreign Affairs Vivian Balakrishnan, respectively, the press release implied.
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) – Virginia tax revenues surged last month, but Gov. Terry McAuliffe cautioned against assuming that the state’s recent revenue swoon is over.The Richmond Times-Dispatch reports McAuliffe announced Monday that revenues rose 7.4 percent in January over the previous January. He also says collections for the first seven months of the fiscal year are up 4.6 percent and ahead of the annual forecast revised in the face of last year’s shortfall.Despite the good news, officials say the improved outlook will not result in increased budget spending. Last year, budget officials were caught off guard when payroll withholding grew more slowly than expected, primarily because lower-paying jobs replaced high-wage jobs that were lost in northern Virginia and other parts of the state especially vulnerable to cuts in federal spending.
1:01 This new commercial praises a candidate for Kansas governor but, who made it? Pause
1:08 Dad says TOP program gives his son an advantage
5:30 Wichita police chief discusses 2017 homicides
5:38 A steak (and a bathroom) that has to be seen to be believed
2:11 Watch as family recipes bring together two churches, two cultures
0:35 National Zoo's panda takes a roll in the snow
1:21 Christmas window displays beautify downtown
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3:19 Spirit to add 1,000 jobs in Wichita
More details have come out, regarding last week’s fire at the Nevada County Airport. Airport Manager Lee Ocker says the cause remains under investigation. But he says the blaze did originate in one of three planes inside a hangar partly occupied by Sierra Mountain Aviation. That plane was being worked on by a technician at the time…
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The fire killed 65-year-old John Pichitino, with a woman treated for smoke inhalation. Ocker declined to say whether Pichitino was an employee for Sierra Mountain Aviation. Otherwise, he says much of the contents were saved…
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The other half of the hangar is occupied by Alpine Aviation, where damage was minimal. Ocker says he expects the investigation to be completed in a few days and expects a cause will be determined.
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It will be a cloudy start for many with mist and hill fog, but there should be some brightness in the east with just the odd shower possible.
Further west, outbreaks of showery rain, heavy at times, will move in bringing a risk of thunder in the south of the UK.
However, it should brighten up later across the south-west.
Temperatures will rise to 13 Celsius (55F).
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman has concussion symptoms and has been ruled out for this week's preseason game at Pittsburgh.
Freeman left Sunday's practice with heat-related issues. Coach Dan Quinn said Monday that Freeman reported the concussion symptoms after leaving the field and has been placed in the concussion protocol.
Tevin Coleman took over first-team snaps at running back on Monday as the team held its final practice of training camp. Coleman's playing time likely will be limited in Sunday's game as Quinn focuses on the competition between Terron Ward and rookie Brian Hill for the third running back spot.
The Falcons agreed to terms Wednesday on a five-year, $41.25 million extension with Freeman. The deal makes Freeman the league's highest-paid running back in terms of the overall package.
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KALAMAZOO, Mich. - Redshirt senior Marley Hill's career-high 27 points and 10 rebounds helped the Western Michigan women's basketball team defeat Akron, 76-60, on Saturday afternoon inside University Arena. The victory snapped a two-game losing streak as the Broncos improve to 13-10 overall, 6-5 in Mid-American Conference play and 8-2 in Kalamazoo.
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The U.S. Treasury Department on Friday said parts of the Dodd-Frank Act should be repealed, among other steps, to promote economic growth and capital formation. “By streamlining the regulatory system, we can make the U.S. capital markets a true source of economic growth which will harness American ingenuity and allow small businesses to grow,” Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said in remarks accompanying a report on regulation and markets. The report also recommends increasing the amount that can be raised in a crowdfunding offering from $1 million to $5 million. Among the Dodd-Frank recommendations are repealing disclosure requirements regarding conflict minerals.
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WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — A U.S. senator from Kansas is pushing for Wichita to be the headquarters for the Army’s new innovation-focused command.
The Wichita Eagle reports that Republican Sen. Jerry Moran met with Army Undersecretary Ryan McCarthy last week to advocate for the city as the headquarters of the new Army Futures Command.
The new command is part of the Army’s efforts to reform the service’s system of acquiring new equipment more quickly and cost-effectively. The command will collaborate with academic institutions and employ civilian workers focused on innovation.
Moran thinks Wichita qualifies partly because of Wichita State University, its Innovation Campus and the National Institute for Aviation Research.
An Army Futures Command Task Force spokesman says the group is looking at several locations for the headquarters but can’t openly discuss them.
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Information from: The Wichita (Kan.) Eagle, http://www.kansas.com
March 31 Latam Autos Ltd:
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* "This has been due largely to company reviewing funding opportunities and proposals from strategic parties" Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
MISSOULA — University of Montana president Seth Bodnar says he’s restructuring the university’s administration to put a greater emphasis on enrollment and student success.
Bodnar said Monday he plans to combine the communications, admissions and financial aid offices. Communications director Paul Short will oversee the combined office until a vice president of communications, outreach and enrollment is hired.
The university has seen about a 25 percent enrollment decline since 2010, causing a budget shortfall.
UM hired Tom Crady as a vice president dedicated to enrollment in mid-2016. He tells the Missoulian his contract won’t be renewed and he’d have to apply for any jobs under the restructuring. Bodnar also plans to hire an associate vice president of admissions and financial aid.
Bodnar says Crady will serve as an adviser to him over the next few months.
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Pay with the touch of a finger — Nets — “Now, students and visitors at Copenhagen Business School (CBS) can leave their cash, cards and smartphones behind and buy lunch using just their finger… The payment process is very much like other contactless payments but the increased security creates one key difference — even high-value transactions do not require the extra step of PIN entry.”
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Officers who killed two pit bulls during a drug raid in 2013 have qualified immunity, the Sixth Circuit ruled recently . The dogs were shot multiple times as police in Battle Creek, Michigan, executed a search warrant.
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The Public Affairs Committee (PAC) has announced venues where the protests will start from in cities of Blantyre, Zomba, Lilongwe and Mzuzu.
The protests are against the failure by government to table the electoral bills.
Hot in the bill is the 50+1 bill which will see a winning president will have to amass at least 50+1 percent of the national vote.
There has been a massive support for the demos nationwide.
In Blantyre the demos will start from Clock tower to Civic offices where a petition. In Zomba, they will start from Zomba Community Ground to Mponda Freedom Park.
In Lilongwe the vigils will start from Community Centre Ground to the City Assembly offices and in Mzuzu from Katoto Secondary school ground.
Among other issues, PAC wants Malawi to pass and implement Electoral and Local Government reforms, and the freeing of the Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC), conclusion of corrupt cases in court as well as implementation of functional activities to end the ongoing power outages in Malawi.
The Jacksonville Jaguars dealt with a pair of key injuries on offense Sunday, as Leonard Fournette was held out of practice and WR Marqise Lee was carted off the field with an apparent leg injury. Time
Martha's advice: Don’t make bad tuna casserole. Baskets is back for an all new season January 23rd on FX.
Reds interim manager Jim Riggleman said that Garrett will remain in the bullpen for now, though he might start eventually and could receive more work in the short term, MLB.com's Mark Sheldon reports. "We intend to get him out there a lot more," Riggleman said Monday. "The more he can get out there to repeat that delivery, I think he's going to be that much better."
Riggleman suggested that extra work could come in the form of longer outings. "He could end up going as much as three [innings in relief]. Once a guy has gone three, he could go four and five," Riggleman said. "It wouldn't take any time to stretch him out. In today's world, we talk about stretching people out, but not many of them go past five or 5 1/3 [innings] anyway."
HAYS, Kan. (KSNW) – The Kansas Highway Patrol said a 51-year-old Hays man was killed Sunday when his vehicle rolled six miles east of La Crosse.
A Toyota Tacoma was westbound on K-4 when it hit the gravel shoulder. The Tacoma entered the ditch and overturned in a field.
The driver, Darin Alan Stiles, was ejected. The patrol didn’t release the exact time of the crash.
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CHARGES were filed yesterday against 36 detainees nabbed for illegal gambling on Good Friday.
No charges were filed last Friday as it was a holiday.
PO2 Artemio Hernandez said the station received a call about an illegal gambling activity on Balagtas St., Barangay Pahina Central, Cebu City at 1 p.m. last Friday.
A police team responded and caught the suspects in an illegal cockfight.
Police seized the fighting cocks and money.
The suspects, only one of whom is a woman, were brought back to detention after the charges were filed. CNU Intern Mary Nhel Dajao
April 20 Pernod Ricard says in slides released along its third-quarter sales that for full year 2016/17 ending June 30:
* It expects good growth to continue in U.S and Europe, as well as for Jameson whiskey worldwide.
* It expects an improvement versus FY 2015/16 in China, global travel retail and Absolut vodka
* It expects a temporary deceleration in India, due to certain regulatory measures. Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting By Dominique Vidalon)
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) – Republican Ron Estes plans to take his seat April 25 as the congressman representing south-central Kansas.
Estes is state treasurer and won a special election for the 4th Congressional District seat previously held by CIA Director Mike Pompeo.
Estes plans to step down as state treasurer when he’s sworn in as congressman. He submitted his resignation to Gov. Sam Brownback that the governor’s office made public Monday.
A state board plans to convene April 24 to certify the special election results.
Brownback will name the next treasurer. Spokeswoman Melika Willoughby said Brownback is still looking at potential candidates.
Estes defeated Democrat James Thompson for the congressional seat by 7 percentage points. The race drew national attention because Pompeo won his last three elections by more than 30 percentage points.
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Banbury United boss Mike Ford has made a notable addition to his squad ahead of today’s game with Gosport Borough.
Prolific striker Leon Lobjoit has signed on-loan at the Banbury Plant Hire Community Stadium.
Lobjoit played youth football with Milton Keynes Dons and Coventry City before non-league spells with Hemel Hempstead Town, New Bradwell St Peter, Leighton Town, Arlesey Town and Buckingham Town. After scoring over 60 goals for Buckingham last season, the 23-year-old signed a two year professional contract with Northampton Town in March, 2017.
He has had loan spells with Corby Town and Nuneaton Town this season and joins the Puritans on-loan until the end of the season.
Lobjoit will be available for today’s Evo-Stik Southern League clash with Gosport at the Banbury Plant Hire Community Stadium.
The dream season for the Kennesaw State Owls has ended after they were defeated by the Sam Houston State Bearkats in the quarterfinals of the NCAA Division I FCS playoffs on Saturday.
It was a hard fought game as the Owls scored early to take a 7-0 lead. The Bearkats countered with 24 unanswered points before KSU mounted a strong comeback to cut the lead to 27-20 with just minutes to play. Sam Houston State then scored to take a 34-20 lead before the Owls added a late touchdown.
The Owls lost 34-27 to finish their season at 12-2, the best season in program history. Their 12 wins reached the highest total of any team in Big South history, tying them with Coastal Carolina, who won 12 games in both the 2013 and 2014 seasons.
The game was played in Huntsville, Texas.
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What better place to be for Independence Day than our nation’s capital?
The Boston Red Sox close out a three-game series with the Washington Nationals on Wednesday in only their second trip ever to Nationals Park. And with an off-day scheduled for Thursday, many players are planning to stick around to enjoy the sights and sounds of Washington, D.C. on America’s birthday.
NESN’s Guerin Austin spoke to knuckleballer Steven Wright and catcher Blake Swihart about their 4th of July plans in the “Red Sox Gameday Live” video above, presented by DCU.
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Shouts and jumps in place about gas is an attempt to divert people's attention from the bankruptcy of economic policy. - Personally, I pay more for gas, - he remarks.
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FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) - The U.S. Coast Guard is expected to unload over 24,000 pounds of cocaine and more than 2,600 pounds of marijuana.
The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Legare will offload the drug haul around 1 p.m. at Port Everglades. The 12 tons of cocaine and one ton of marijuana is worth an estimated $390 million.
USCG said in a news release that the drugs were intercepted off the coasts of Mexico and Central and South America. Canadian naval vessels also assisted USCG cutters in the drug seizures.
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The Herald Spotlight edition for 4 July - filled with previews, profiles, news, reviews from Makhanda.
In today's edition: Nduduzo Makhathini caresses the ivories in Jazztown, your “Fringe in 50” guide and where to catch free shows.
One person is dead after a one car crash in Copiah County.
The Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to MS 28 near Leggett Road around 7:49 p.m.
According to Corporal Eric Henry, with MHP, a Buick LaCross, driven by 18-year-old George Grantham, was traveling west on MS 28 when Grantham lost control attempting to pass another vehicle that was also traveling westbound on MS 28.
The diver left the roadway and overturned before hitting a tree.
Grantham was ejected from the car and killed on the scene. He was not wearing a seatbelt.
The crash is currently under investigation.
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The information and communication technology association of Uganda ICTAU has issued a statement asking government to reconsider the recently introduced taxes on Mobile Money and Over-The-Top OTT services. ICTAU chairman Albert Mucunguzi says in a statement issued today and published on the organisations website, that the new taxes were enacted without sufficient deliberation or consultation and are not supported by evidence-based research.
A man was arrested on Sunday in Gaston County after sexually assaulting a woman.
The suspect, who is from Cherryville, North Carolina, was booked into Gaston County Jail after an incident with a woman. According to reports, the man approached the victim, who was from Kings Mountain, and began to touch her inappropriately. Reports indicated that the man kissed her on her cheek, and grabbed her backside. The suspect, along with a mentally disabled individual, also grabbed one of her breasts.
The unwanted actions were reported to police, and the suspect was identified as 59-year-old William Scott Carpenter. He was charged with two counts of misdemeanor sexual battery of a woman, and given a $10,000 bond.
Beyonce made sure that her stage was body positive for Coachella.
On first glance, just about the only thing missing from the Homecoming/Probate extravaganza that was Beyonce’s Coachella performance was some plus-sized majorettes. But if you look a little closer, you’ll notice that she made sure that she brought the curvy girls out for her both of her sets!
Three dancers that blended seamlessly in with the rest of the troupe were representing for the thick girls on Bey’s stage.
Amari Marshall, Jore Marshall, and Noelle Rodriguez were all present, accounted for, and all the way in formation for both weekends of Beychella! And, make no mistake, the thick girls could keep up.
Beyonce also brought the Marshall sisters out front and center to flank her for the breakdown in Baby Boy.
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Petroleum Resources Development Minister Arjuna Ranatunga said that the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) will not increase fuel prices despite continuous requests by the Lanka Indian Oil Company (LIOC) for both parties to increase the price of petrol and diesel prices evenly.
“LIOC held discussions with me and the Finance Ministry officials requesting permission for an increase in fuel prices. But, I told them not to take such a decision at this juncture. But, if the LIOC increases its prices, we must be ready to cater to the people’s needs without any interruption,” Minister Ranatunga said.
“The government will not increase fuel prices as it would be a burden to the people eventhough there is a necessity for a fuel price revision,” he said
“If fuel prices are increased, it would hav an adverse effect on all sectors of the country. Finally, it is the poor public which suffers. That is why the CPC will not increase its prices,” he added.
(Source: Daily News)
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​The National Transportation Safety Board has issued a Safety Alert for General Aviation pilots, called “Minding Weight, Maintaining Balance: Improper or Unperformed Calculations Can Be Fatal.”
NTSB officials note that between 2008 and 2016, the probable causes of 136 GA accidents were related to pilots improperly conducting preflight performance calculations for weight and balance or not conducting them at all. One-third of these accidents resulted in pilot and/or passenger deaths, NTSB officials added.
Along with the release of the Safety Alert, the NTSB also released a short video:
WARSAW (Reuters) - The United States is serious about the security of its ally Poland, Polish President Andrzej Duda said on Wednesday after meeting U.S. President Donald Trump in Warsaw.
"We see ourselves as loyal partners who cooperate on a number of issues, among others on security," Duda told a joint news conference with Trump in Warsaw's Royal Castle.
"I have a feeling that the United States is serious about Poland's security."
Poland hosts some 900 U.S. troops as part of a rotating NATO force in eastern Europe to counter potential threats from Russia.
(Reporting by Marcin Goclowski and Justyna Pawlak; editing by Andrew Roche)
The Wheeling Planning Commission approved a proposal Monday for a 42-unit low-income senior housing complex where the former Clay School currently sits, as long as the developer returns to the commission with additional details within two months. The site plan under review Monday did not include specifics as to the new building's eventual landscaping, lighting, fencing and a necessary retaining wall along the property at 15th and Wood streets.
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FLORENCE, SC (WMBF) – Talk about stepping up to the challenge! Residents at the Pee Dee Gardens senior living community in Florence teamed up and recorded over 1 million steps with pedometers in just four weeks.
The resident broke up into teams and wore pedometers for the Walking Challenge, sponsored by Gentiva Home Health, according to a news release from the DePaul Senior Living Community.
The pedometers were read weekly by Michelle Anderlik of Gentiva’s Kindred at Home, and all participants received a medal and certificate.
Pee Dee Gardens residents Jerry Frazier, Ouida Evans, Virginia Hudson and Brenda Bullard were among those who proudly accepted their Step-It-Up Awards for participating in the Walking Challenge.
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The East Antrim Ulster Unionist Association is holding its annual hog roast event on Friday August 18, at 7.30pm, in Larne Rugby Club, Glynn.
Tickets are £15 per person and all are welcome to attend for plenty of food and great craic.
Tickets are available from Cllr. Mark McKinty on 07771 925546 or via the Association Facebook at www.facebook.com/EastAntrimUUP/
What The Protesters Are Saying
"There has been no recruitment since last four years. We are struggling from pillars to post. Over 10 students have committed suicide. We cannot let such things happen," a student who was part of the protest, told news agency PTI.
"We will not budge from here until and unless Railway Minister Piyush Goyal come and meet us. Our several prayers made to DRM (Divisional Railway Manager of Mumbai Division) have failed," another student said.
White Sox players will be telling their stories, both on the individual and team level, for much of the next seven weeks. MLB.com will be there to listen and write about Spring Training moves and machinations.
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Bonnie fears she's become undesirable when she catches Adam smoking pot before sex, and Christy tries to smooth things over between them.
First Responders Honored in Duluth
Police Officer and Firefighter of Year Named
DULUTH, Minn.-Those who dedicate their lives to protecting and serving the community were honored today.
A special thank you was given to two of those first responders earlier today as the Duluth firefighter and police officer of the year were named.
Both winners were humble in the award they received, as they both said they couldn’t be happier with how much the community supports them.
“It’s a great honor to serve the community as my job. I love being able to do that,” said Jake Gunderson, the Duluth Firefighter of the Year.
“There’s a lot of community support for both departments which is instrumental in how we work every day,” said Morgan Cekalla, the Duluth Police Officer of the Year.
Both first responders were awarded today based on who their peers voted for.
Luck (shoulder) has been throwing the football and his strength level is better than last season, according to GM Chris Ballard. "It's a progression where he's not throwing the football as strong as he wants to because we won't let him," Ballard told ESPN. However, Colts owner Jim Irsay said he cannot "unequivocally" say Luck will start the regular season opener. "We always knew it was going to be a borderline thing," Irsay said.
Luck, who is working his way back from surgery to repair a slightly torn labrum in his throwing shoulder, did not play in Sunday's preseason game since he's on the preseason PUP list. The game allowed reporters an opportunity to ask management about Luck's status. It was a mixed bag of responses as it sounds like Luck is ramping up his activity, but Irsay also said the team had looked into signing a veteran quarterback and didn't find the right fit, the Indianapolis Star reports. Meanwhile Scott Tolzien, Luck's potential replacement, struggled as the starter Sunday.
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We're siding with the mild air and the rain.
Next storm up is on Tuesday - perfectly timed to bring on the water for the morning ride. While it is wet, most of the heavy rain may fall over the fish with this storm.
Nonetheless, the wind will be increasing, along with the temps near the coast. 50s will be in play on Wednesday as we wait for the shoe to drop and the cold to arrive later in the week.
We've been playing cat and mouse with a potential storm late next week. Right now, the storm is off, but like I've said in the past, the storms that show up on the map 6-8 days out you don't have to worry about. The ones that show up 2-3 days out you do.
Expect highs in the 40s today with an increase in clouds.
Showers will sneak into Connecticut later in the afternoon/evening, but the rest of New England stays dry.
Tuesday looks wet from start to finish with the temps split from north (30s) to south (40s).
There is a strong indication that Facebook founder and CEO has found God. This despite assertions by many that Zuckerberg already has way more money than God. The signs that he is leaning away from atheism towards a higher power has turned up on – of all places – a Facebook post. Read more: http://nypost.com/2017/01/02/mark-zuckerberg-reveals-hes-no-longer-an-atheist/… Continue Reading
Prince Charles and his sister Princess Anne conducted the most public duties on behalf of the royal family in 2017
Huawei won't win any points for originality with the look of the P20, but then again, that's never been its thing. The P20 is almost a dead ringer for the iPhone X, from the (slightly smaller) screen notch on the front to the glass backing and positioning of the dual-camera module.
We've seen this phone before. That said, the gradient Pink Gold version is a real dazzler from the back, upping the iPhone X itself in that regard... and the iPhone 8 too.
On the other hand, we've seen some version of the iPhone 8 for four years now. The minimal iPhone aesthetic is still fine, but we were bored of it before the iPhone X released – and now we're extra, totally-done-with-it bored.
The glass backing is a nice improvement over the previous editions, but we expect flagship phones to be a bit more daring in their design moves.
Verdict: Huawei P20
As Samia Assed watched election returns come in with her children and another Muslim family, she panicked when it became clear that Donald Trump would win the presidency. The Palestinian-American woman wondered if they would have to register as Muslims, as Trump said during his campaign.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Brewers activated catcher Manny Pina from the disabled list and put him into the starting lineup for Tuesday night's series opener against the Kansas City Royals.
They cleared roster space by optioning catcher Jacob Nottingham to Triple-A Colorado Springs.
Pina, who spent his first two big league seasons with the Royals, was hitting .219 with a homer and three RBIs when he went on the DL retroactive to April 13 with a strained left calf.
In other news, shortstop Orlando Arcia got the day off because of stomach pain, though his ailing ankle was fine. Left-hander Boone Logan also threw a simulated game without any trouble from his left triceps strain, and is expected to join Double-A Biloxi on a rehab assignment.
ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio woman might want to ask some questions if she tries to borrow someone’s urine again to pass a drug test.
WTOV-TV reports 24-year-old Kiana Wallace was sentenced to 18 months in prison Monday, in eastern Ohio’s Belmont County, after submitting a borrowed urine sample that tested positive for drugs. Wallace pleaded guilty earlier this month to attempted tampering with evidence.
Judge Frank Fregiato called the failed urine swap “bizarre” and told Wallace he wouldn’t allow her to make a mockery of the drug and alcohol testing system.
Records show Wallace was sentenced to six months in jail followed by probation in January 2017 for drug possession.
Wallace’s public defender declined to comment Tuesday.
NEW YORK (AP) - Watching NFL football games on your phone used to be mainly limited to Verizon customers. Soon anyone will be able to watch football games on the go for free on Yahoo's app, now that Verizon owns Yahoo.
But people who want to watch football through online-TV services like Sling will have more problems. An NFL game on ESPN will still be blocked on the Sling app on a phone - and starting next season, on tablets, too. Verizon apps will have the exclusive rights on phones and tablets.
Verizon bought Yahoo in June and is trying to build a digital ad business to rival Facebook and Google. Verizon's multi-year deal with the NFL takes effect in January. Playoffs will stream on Yahoo, Verizon's app go90 and the NFL's own app.
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 4 Evening' game
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Iowa Lottery's "Pick 4 Evening" game were:
0-2-4-7
(zero, two, four, seven)
Authorities say a Delaware man accused of beating his girlfriend at a New Jersey hotel injured two police officers and assaulted a police dog before he was finally taken into custody.Egg Harbor police went to the hotel around 8:30 a.m. Saturday and saw the 21-year-old woman had facial injuries.But when they tried to arrest Alexander Kearney, they say a violent struggle ensued until Kearney was arrested several minutes later.Authorities didn't provide details about the officers' injuries except to say they were not life-threatening.Kearney was charged with aggravated assault, aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer, using or threatening to use violence against a law enforcement officer and purposely causing injury to a police dog.It wasn't known Monday if Kearney has retained an attorney.
April 15 (Gracenote) - Results and standings from the Bulgarian championship Champions Group matches on Saturday Saturday, April 15 Dunav 2010 1 Cherno More Varna 0 Friday, April 14 Ludogorets 0 Levski Sofia 0 Standings P W D L F A Pts 1 Ludogorets 28 21 5 2 69 20 68 ------------------------- 2 Levski Sofia 28 16 7 5 43 17 55 ------------------------- 3 CSKA-Sofia 28 15 7 6 40 18 52 ------------------------- 4 Dunav 2010 28 12 8 8 34 31 44 5 Cherno More Varna 28 12 7 9 31 28 43 6 Lokomotiv Plovdiv 28 10 9 9 36 37 39 1: Champions League preliminary round 2: Europa League preliminary round 3: Europa League play-off
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TOKYO, March 20 (Reuters) - Former Japanese tax agency chief Nobuhisa Sagawa, a key figure in a cronyism scandal that has sparked a political crisis for Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, will be summoned to testify in parliament on March 27, a ruling party source told Reuters.
Abe's support ratings have dropped sharply since the finance ministry said it had altered records relating to a discounted sale of state-owned land to school operator Moritomo Gakuen, which had ties to Abe's wife, Akie Abe.
Opposition lawmakers have been calling for Sagawa, who headed the division that submitted the documents before he became tax agency chief in July, to testify in parliament. Sagawa resigned this month. (Reporting by Takashi Umekawa Writing by Chris Gallagher Editing by Robert Birsel)
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SEOUL, June 15 (Reuters) - North Korea said on Thursday it has released American Otto Warmbier "on humanitarian grounds" after he had been held prisoner for 17 months.
Warmbier, an American university student said to be in a coma according to his family, was medically evacuated from the reclusive country after a rare visit to North Korea by a high-level U.S. official.
The North's KCNA news agency said the release followed a court decision on Tuesday. It did not provide other details. (Reporting by Soyoung Kim and Jack Kim; Editing by Stephen Coates)
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Firefighters in Longueuil were at the scene of a major fire in a residential building in Brossard Tuesday afternoon.
The blaze broke out on a balcony at 4 p.m. and quickly spread to the roof. Local firefighters say the blaze was accidental.
Fire consumed part of the roof, sending flames and dense smoke to the sky – a thick plume of smoke that could be seen as far as Montreal.
The building housed eight apartments on Louvre Crescent and is a total loss.
No one was injured.
It was closed to traffic as firefighters battled the blaze.
An investigation into the fire is ongoing.
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City Manager Tim Eggleston was the speaker at the May 30 Tipp City Rotary Club meeting. Tim updated the Rotarians about projects in Tipp City including replacing the Bowman Avenue water tower, Maple Hill Road Bridge, Annual Asphalt Resurfacing Program, Tipp City Entrance Signs, the Budget outlook, railroad Quiet Zones, and then he answered questions. Pictured are Tim Eggleston, President-Elect Corey Vaughn, and Treasurer Rick Mains, Sr..
Yorkshire has been welcomed into a world league for repressed minorities, independent nations and stateless people. A league that includes the Rohingya, Tibet and Darfur.
BARWON HEADS, Australia — Australian Minjee Lee shot a 2-over 75 Saturday and held on to a one-stroke lead at the Vic Open, the first tournament of the year on the Ladies European Tour.
Lee had a three-round total of 7-under 212, one better than fellow Australian Karis Davidson, who shot 67 Saturday.
Cheyenne Woods, niece of Tiger Woods, rebounded from a second-round 80 to shoot 69 and was five strokes behind Lee and tied for fifth.
At a PGA of Australia Tour men’s event held alongside the women’s tournament, Australian Simon Hawkes held a one-stroke lead after a 64.
Heaney (4-6) allowed three runs on five hits and two walks while striking out 10 over seven innings in a loss to the Mariners on Tuesday.
The Angels couldn't muster much of anything against Wade LeBlanc and company and thus Heaney was stuck with another loss, but this was an encouraging bounce-back performance after his three-homer blowup against Boston last week. Heaney induced 18 swinging strikes on 106 pitches and matched his season high in strikeouts. He had managed more than five strikeouts just once in his previous seven starts coming into Tuesday. The lefty is tentatively lined up to start Sunday's series finale against the Dodgers.
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* ‍Smithfield Foods announces $25 million strategic investment in Chef'd​
* Smithfield Foods​ - ‍investment provides Smithfield a seat on board of ‍Chef'd​
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RENNER, SD… The Renner Royals got off to a quick start in legion baseball with a 9-4 win over Mitchell Wednesday night. Roosevelt standout Nick Hoekstra homered and knocked in 4 runs to lead the way as the Royals used 6 pitchers bin the 7-inning game. Peyton Garbers just missed hitting a HR for Renner and Brady Hawkins had as RBI double for Mitchell.
WOOLWICH TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Police in New Jersey were put to the test over the weekend when they were called to catch a loose pig.
NJ.com reports (http://bit.ly/2fDoErQ ) three Woolwich Township police officers responded to a call about a mischievous pig roaming a township neighbourhood Saturday morning. According to police, the officers used a makeshift lasso and dog treats to lure the pet pig back into its owner’s yard.
In a self-deprecating Facebook post the Woolwich Township Police Department quipped, “No pig(s) were hurt in the process.” The department also invited commenters to make their best “pig/bacon/cop” jokes.
The department’s piggy post has received more than 400 likes and 70 comments.
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BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo has been banned for five games after shoving a referee following his red card during Real Madrid’s 3-1 victory over Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup on Sunday.
The Spanish football federation said on Monday that Ronaldo has been suspended for one game for the red card and four games for pushing referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea in the back.
Ronaldo will miss Wednesday’s return leg of the Spanish Super Cup in Madrid plus the first four matches of the Spanish league season.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has invited a former Governor and some others for questioning over the $43million discovered in one of the apartments in Osborne Towers, Ikoyi, Lagos. According to The Nation, the anti-graft agency has identified how apartment 7B where the money was found, was acquired. The EFCC has also begun […]
April 28 Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet with German Chancellor Angela Merkel on May 2 and Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on May 3 in Sochi, the Kremlin said on Friday.
Putin will discuss efforts to fight terrorism with both leaders and talk about the situation in the Middle East and the Ukraine peace process with Merkel, the Kremlin said. Putin will also discuss the situation in Syria with Erdogan.
(Reporting by Vladimir Soldatkin; Writing by Kevin O'Flynn; Editing by Jack Stubbs)
Donald Trump Jr. and his wife, Vanessa Trump, are separating."After 12 years of marriage, we have decided to go our separate ways," the couple said in a joint statement. "We will always have tremendous respect for each other and our families. We have five beautiful children together and they remain our top priority."The couple, who married in 2005, went on to ask for privacy.The news was broken by The New York Post, which reported Wednesday that a divorce could be imminent.At 40, Trump Jr. is President Donald Trump's eldest child. He serves as executive vice president of the Trump Organization.Vanessa Trump, also 40, is a former model who made news last month after opening a piece of hate mail addressed to her husband dusted with suspicious powder. The NYPD concluded that the substance was nonhazardous.
Janet Swanson, 84, owner of word processing/graphic business, wife of Howard Swanson, died Aug. 11.
Born Oct. 7, 1932 to the late Oscar and Astrid Lind, in Hartford.
Besides her husband, survivors include three children, Donna Swanson Chudy (Frank) of Trumbull, Robert Lind Swanson (Marina) of Trumbull, and Julie Swanson Augeri (Stephen) of Durham, seven grandchildren, Andrew and David Chudy of Baltimore, Md., Robert Swanson (Jean) of Mahwah, N.J., Alyssa Swanson of Shelton, Timothy Swanson of Providence, R.I., and Nicholas and Alexander Augeri of Durham, great-granddaughter, Mia Grace Swanson of Mahwah, N.J., sister, Sandra MacArtney of Hinsdale, Ill., and several nieces and nephews.
Services: Tuesday, Aug. 15, 11:30 a.m., Cyril F. Mullins Funeral Home, 399 White Plains Road, Trumbull. Burial will follow in Nichols Village Cemetery. Calling hours: Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. until the time of service.
Memorial contributions: Salem Lutheran Church Food Pantry, 3160 Park Avenue, Bridgeport, CT., 06604.
There's a bit of a contradiction in the strategy for me..
we are a full time team, but don't want to pay full time wages.
As has been said before a lot of championship players have decent jobs and business's,
So you either get your hand in your pocket and make it worth players whiles or go part time.
There is no middle ground really.
As I said yesterday our plan has to be to become a good / excellent championship team before all else.
Leigh followed this route, and it paid off for them.
I think KR have fallen into our trap of $hit or bust, we are an exiled super league club.
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MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) - Officials estimate more than 100,000 gallons of sewer water have spilled near the South Carolina coast.
Myrtle Beach spokesman Mark Kruea told news outlets that a 24-inch sewer line broke Monday morning. Kruea said the pipe is around 30 or 40 years old.
He said the pipe walls had become thin through corrosion and that heavier-than-normal volume may have caused the pipe to break.
Kruea said most of the water was contained and collected.
Water quality was being tested at several areas, including a drainage basin and in the ocean.
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March 19 (Reuters) - Dova Pharmaceuticals Inc:
* DOVA PHARMACEUTICALS SIGNS EXCLUSIVE DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT WITH FOSUN PHARMA FOR MAINLAND CHINA AND HONG KONG
* DOVA PHARMACEUTICALS - ‍DEAL THROUGH UNIT GRANTING FOSUN PHARMA EXCLUSIVE DEVELOPMENT,DISTRIBUTION RIGHTS OF AVATROMBOPAG IN MAINLAND CHINA, HONG KONG​
* DOVA PHARMACEUTICALS INC - ‍TERMS OF TRANSACTION INCLUDE AN UPFRONT PAYMENT, MILESTONE PAYMENTS, AND A FIXED TRANSFER PRICE FOR PRODUCT SUPPLIED​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
LONDON May 3 Britain's grocery market grew by 3.7 percent in the 12 weeks to April 23, the fastest rate since September 2013, driven by Britons splashing out on food at Easter and inflation edging higher, industry data showed on Wednesday.
Market researcher Kantar Worldpanel said all 10 major retailers were in growth for the first time in three-and-a-half years. Grocery prices jumped 2.6 percent year-on-year in the period, up from the 2.3 percent recorded in the 12 weeks to March 26.
Market leader Tesco posted growth of 1.9 percent while Sainsbury's grew by 1.7 percent, Asda grew by 0.8 percent and Morrisons grew by 2.2 percent. Asda's growth marked the first year-on-year sales rise since October 2014.
The results were boosted by the timing of Easter, which fell later than normal this year.
(Reporting by Kate Holton, Editing by Paul Sandle)
Feb 2 (Reuters) - AVANZA BANK:
* ‍NUMBER OF CUSTOMERS AT AVANZA HAS DURING JANUARY 2018 INCREASED BY 22,600​
* NO OF CUSTOMERS IN JANUARY 2018 AMOUNTED TO 733,200 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
The feature starts rolling out today for US users only, and YouTube cautions that there may be bumps in the road to its implementation: "We don't expect it to be perfect," the release said. Eventually, the company plans to expand this feature. In the meantime, users can use the "send feedback" option to flag imperfect implementation.
As the landscape between online news and ads becomes more muddled, increasing transparency is an important step to take. Both Twitter and Facebook have put regulations into place that require people who run political ads to disclose who is behind them. It's good that YouTube is taking action as well.
Alabama Republican Senate nominee Roy Moore speaking to supporters at a campaign rally says his campaign is "up to our neck in alligators," with "people who don't want change in Washington."
A murder suspect wanted in the death of a Brampton woman was found dead on Friday.
The body of 46-year-old Nicholas Anthony Young of no fixed address was located in Shelburne. Investigators say his death is not suspicious.
Police issued a Canada-wide warrant for his arrest after 30-year-old Hoden Said was found dead inside a basement on January 27.
Witnesses said they heard a disturbance around 2:30 p.m. at a home near Kennedy and Rutherford roads, and saw a man leave on foot afterwards.
Police allege Young was responsible for second-degree murder.
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Former Ecuador president Rafael Correa said Wednesday that an arrest warrant issued by a court in his homeland over a kidnapping was part of a "plot" by the government against him.
"There is a whole roadmap, there is a whole plot," Correa said in an interview in Brussels where he is now based, accusing current Ecuadoran president Lenin Moreno saying he "is behind this".
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Monday is expected to be the third day of the First Student school-bus drivers’ strike in Seattle, according to their union, Teamsters Local 174, which posted this afternoon that “Since First Student still has not reached out to return to the negotiating table, the strike will be continuing on Monday.” The post also mentioned that West Seattle/South Park City Councilmember Lisa Herbold visited picketers this afternoon (they have lines up outside First Student bus yards in South Park and Lake City). The district said yesterday that the company expected to provide some service during the strike but did not publicly announce where, saying that affected families would be notified directly. The union says health-care benefits for workers’ families are a major point of contention.
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ST. LOUIS, MO (KTVI)–Barks & Beads, Benefiting Needy Paws Rescue is inviting all of their rescue dogs and their foster care-givers to come out to the Big Beggin Pet Parade this weekend; but after the big event there will be a pre-party leading up to the after party hosted by the organization.
Following the parade and immediately after the pre-party, the after party will convene at Frenchtown Dog Park, which is a non-for profit park located in Soulard. The pre-party will serve as Barks & Beads’ primary fundraiser for the year.
The event will take place on Sunday, from 11am to 5pm. There will be drinks, raffles and giveaway baskets, too. All are welcome to attend and bring their pups for a good time.
For more information, go to http://www.needypaws.org
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More people are buying crossovers than any other type of vehicle, and that means automakers are rushing to churn out new models and snatch up a larger share of the market. What makes crossovers so irresistible? Not every buyer is looking for the same thing, but among their more attractive characteristics, crossovers provide greater visibility, utility, and styling diversity than sedans - which used to wear the sales crown.
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AN elderly man is fighting for life in hospital after he was struck by a car in Melbourne’s north east.
Paramedics were called to Grange Rd, Fairfield at about 6.30am to find a man in his 70s with life-threatening abdominal injuries.
He was taken to the Royal Melbourne Hospital in a critical condition.
FAIRFIELD - Grange Rd closed both directions between Separation St & Heidelberg Rd, due to collision. We expect this closure to be in place for a number of hours. Use Station St or Victoria Rd #victraffic — VicTraffic (@VicTraffic) July 4, 2018
The driver of the car has been treated for shock and is expected to be interviewed by police.
Motorists have been urged to avoid Grange Rd, which is closed between Separation St and Heidelberg Rd.
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WEST DEPTFORD, N.J. (AP) — A grand jury has indicted a New Jersey police officer who prosecutors say schemed to get an offender into a drug rehabilitation program in which the officer had a financial stake.
NJ.com reports 31-year-old Thomas McWain was indicted Tuesday on charges of official misconduct, tampering with evidence and computer crime.
Prosecutors say McWain filed a "false narrative" regarding a 2016 arrest and sought to refer the offender to a drug rehab center.
McWain is also accused of asking people to meet him and bring drugs, only for them to be arrested and referred to drug rehab services.
Authorities say McWain deleted text messages requesting a person to bring drugs after learning of the investigation.
McWain has been suspended without pay since last November. His attorney has declined to comment.
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Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry is shown during a March 6 NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets in Oakland, Calif. Curry is partnering with Sony Pictures Entertainment to produce television, film and possibly gaming projects. Jeff Chiu AP
The logo of Toshiba Corp is seen as Window cleaners work on the company's headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, February 14, 2017. REUTERS/Toru Hanai
TOKYO Japan's Toshiba Corp (6502.T) said it has asked regulators to allow it to delay the release of its earnings, including a writedown on its U.S. nuclear business, by a month while it probes internal controls at its Westinghouse unit.
Toshiba said in a statement it needs to look at allegations that Westinghouse's management exerted inappropriate pressure over the calculation of assets and liabilities for the nuclear construction company it bought from Chicago Bridge & Iron (CBI.N).
Toshiba was due to announce quarterly earnings on Tuesday but now says it wants an extension, which if approved would extend the deadline to March 14.
(Reporting by Makiko Yamazaki; Editing by Edwina Gibbs)
Kanye West called Hot 97 on the air this morning, just to tell morning show Ebro Darden “I love you” over and over. On yesterday’s Ebro in the Morning broadcast, the radio host railed at length about Kanye’s recent tweets about right-wing pundit Candace Owens, who’d criticized Black Lives Matter activists for what she called their “victim mentality.” Ebro also revealed yesterday that Kanye told him over the weekend that he “really [loves]” Donald Trump. Today’s call-in was presumably in response to all that, except instead of really talking, Kanye just keeps saying “I love you” and cheekily reciting Stevie Wonder. It’s a surreal several minutes that veers from sweet and funny to weird and disconcerting and back again. You can watch it via Hot 97 below.
The gesture was so impressive, user @_KingNeek shared the photos on Twitter, where it's gone viral. "When I zoomed in on homeboy's legs I started dying 'cause that's real dedication to make sure your girl has a great picture, and we all need someone like that in our lives," she joked to BuzzFeed News.
Supreme Court‘s Justice Amir Hani Muslim on Monday distanced himself from the bench formed to hear Orange Line Train project.
Justice Amir Hani excused himself from hearing the case due to personal reasons as the court began hearing on Monday morning.
Punjab Mass Transit Authority’s lawyer requested the court to resume the proceedings at earliest on which, the judge said, “How can I fix the next date when I am not hearing the case?”
The case was adjourned for indefinite time period.
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Oklahoma State's football team has high hopes for 2017, and a big part of the reason is the talent and experience returning to the Cowboys.
Those veteran players are not just good, but have been providing solid leadership, something head coach Mike Gundy appreciates.
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Radio 702 | The institution says students started several fires and the fire brigade was called in to contain the blaze.
Tshwane University of Technology’s spokesperson Willa de Ruyte has refuted claims that students who had been sleeping inside the toilets at the institution were denied accommodation.
Ruyter says: “The Pretoria campus only will be closed for Wednesday. This decision was taken to ensure the safety of staff and students.
“We’ll continue to monitor the situation and we’ll issue updated statements in the course of the day.”
Management could however not confirm the extent of damage or how many buildings have been affected.
Earlier this week, the South African Union of Students warned it would take a hard-line on institutions that turn registering students away due to financial reasons.
What in the world do vegetables have to do with dying your easter eggs? At Wheatsville Food Co-op, it’s the natural way to make those colors pop. Raquel Dadomo stopped by with the how to. Wheatsville has two Austin locations…one on Guadalupe and one on South Lamar. Go to wheatsville.coop for more on what’s in store.
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On Friday, August 11th, thousands attended a Mass celebrated by Bishop Joseph Binzer at the Maria Stein Shrine. Look for more on this historic event in the September edition of The Catholic Telegraph.
In September, Bishop Joseph Binzer will be leading a group of 130 to Fatima. You’re invited to send along prayer requests on this pilgrimage. For details click here
March 19 (Reuters) - Barclays Plc:
* BARCLAYS - GERRY GRIMSTONE, CURRENTLY DEPUTY CHAIRMAN OF BARCLAYS PLC AND BARCLAYS BANK PLC, WILL MOVE INSTEAD TO BECOME CHAIRMAN OF BARCLAYS BANK PLC
* ‍IAN CHESHIRE WILL BE CHAIRMAN OF BARCLAYS BANK UK PLC. HE WILL ALSO REMAIN A NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF BARCLAYS PLC​
* CRAWFORD GILLIES WILL BECOME SENIOR INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR OF BARCLAYS PLC AND WILL REMAIN CHAIR OF BARCLAYS PLC REMUNERATION COMMITTEE
* MARY FRANCIS WILL BECOME CHAIR OF BARCLAYS PLC REPUTATION COMMITTEE, REPLACING SIR GERRY Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
(Reuters) - Indian banks’ loans rose 10.6 percent in the two weeks to Jan. 19 from a year earlier, while deposits rose 5.1 percent, the Reserve Bank of India’s weekly statistical supplement showed on Friday.
Outstanding loans fell 372.90 billion rupees ($5.82 billion) to 81.71 trillion rupees in the two weeks to Jan. 19. Non-food credit fell 384.00 billion rupees to 81.13 trillion rupees, while food credit rose 11.20 billion rupees to 586.10 billion rupees.
Bank deposits fell 195.50 billion rupees to 109.78 trillion rupees in the two weeks to Jan. 19.
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Minister of Tourism Yahia Rashid held Thursday a number of important meetings with Italian tourism officials and tour operators on the sidelines of his visit to the Vatican city.
Egypt's Ambassador to Rome Hisham Badr and Charge d'affaires of the Egyptian Embassy in the Vatican city Tamer Tawfiq, among others, have attended the meetings.
The minister underlined in a speech the importance of his current visit and revealed his ministry's plans to attract Italian tourists to visit Egypt.
In addition, Badr also made a speech in which he stressed the importance of reviving tourism in Egypt, encouraging the Italian side to work on increasing tourist inflow into Egypt.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Outgoing Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is meeting with CIA Director Mike Pompeo, the man President Donald Trump has chosen to replace him.
A State Department official says that Tillerson and Pompeo were sitting down at the department's headquarters in Foggy Bottom. The official wasn't authorized to comment by name and demanded anonymity.
It's the first known meeting between the two men since Trump fired Tillerson on Twitter and announced he was nominating Pompeo to replace him.
Pompeo also plans to meet Monday with Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Bob Corker of Tennessee. Corker's committee will eventually vote on whether to confirm Pompeo before his nomination goes to the full Senate.
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Tillerson has already handed over all authorities to his deputy but remains secretary in name only until March 31.
Authorities in Honduras are accusing five federal lawmakers of diverting public funds to their own use.
Honduras’ chief prosecutor and the head of the Organization of American States’ anti-corruption mission in the country announced the case Monday.
They say the investigation found that in late 2015 thousands of dollars were transferred from the government to a nonprofit organization for community projects. Prosecutors say the nonprofit immediately cut checks to the five federal deputies and the projects never materialized.
Authorities have asked the Supreme Court to suspend the suspects as deputies and are seeking their arrest.
The case comes as Hondurans continue to await a resolution of the disputed Nov. 26 presidential election, in which both President Juan Orlando Hernandez and main challenger Salvador Nasralla have claimed victory.
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BELMAR, N.J. (AP) — Officials say sewage overflow contaminated a New Jersey beach’s water with unsafe levels of bacteria, forcing its closure.
According to test results released Wednesday, bacteria counts at the beach in Belmar came in well over twice the safe swimming standard. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection tells the Asbury Park Press that raw sewage from a sewer line seeped into a storm drain — contaminating local waters.
If follow-up testing performed on Wednesday fails to clear the beach, it will be closed until the bacteria level subsides. Test results will be released Thursday afternoon.
New Jersey state officials perform weekly testing at 217 stations near public swimming beaches to identify potential bacteria hot spots.
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SANTIAGO (Reuters) - The union of workers at BHP’s Escondida copper mine in Chile, the world’s largest, told Reuters on Tuesday it had made little progress in reaching an early contract deal with management, making it “highly likely” that no agreement would be struck before official talks begin in June.
The union accepted an offer to begin early negotiations with the Anglo-Australian miner in March in an effort to avoid another strike at the northern Chile mine. Failure to reach a labor deal caused a 44-day strike at the mine last year, which jolted the global copper market and sent shock waves through Chile’s economy.
May 3 Straight Path Communications Inc:
* Straight Path board determines that a revised offer from a multi-national telecommunications company to acquire Straight Path for $135.96 per share constitutes a “superior proposal”
* Revised offer reflects enterprise value of about $2.3 billion
* Straight Path has notified AT&T of Straight Path board's determination regarding proposal
* AT&T has option for next 3 business days to negotiate amendment of agreement to match or exceed offer made by multi-national telecom company
* Under AT&T merger agreement, Straight Path is required to pay a $38 million termination fee to AT&T Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
UPDATE: BC Hydro said that another outage has occurred within Fort St. John city limits. 118 customers are without power in an area that is between 78A St. and 86th St, and between 88th and 93rd Avenues. The cause of the outage is under investigation, and BC Hydro says that crews have been assigned.
FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — A power outage has turned out the lights for 1,300 customers near Fort St. John this afternoon.
The outage happened at around 11:30 Friday morning, and is affecting 1,350 customers in the Baldonnel area southeast of Fort St. John, but does not include Taylor. BC Hydro says that crews have been assigned to deal with the outage, the cause of which is under investigation.
This is a developing story, and we’ll have an update once we get more information. To report an outage, dial *HYDRO on a mobile phone, or visit https://www.bchydro.com/safety-outages.html.
BJP leader Shazia Ilmi.
Bharatiya Janata Party leader Shazia Ilmi is all set to file a FIR against the Aam Aadmi Party supporters who trolled her by using filthy remarks against her. The leader took to twitter and wrote, “Will be lodging a FIR ag AAP supporters who have posted filthy remarks abt me at Mandir Marg Police Station at 3:30 PM. Pl join.” The leader in an interview with Times Now confirmed the news about filling the FIR.
@shaziailmi Will be lodging an FIR ag AAP supporters who have posted filthy remarks abt me at Mandir Marg Police Station at 3:30pm . Pl join — shazia ilmi (@shaziailmi) April 18, 2017
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The latest on developments in financial markets (All times local):
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Stocks are sliding in early trading on Wall Street as health care companies and banks move lower.
Goldman Sachs sank 3 percent early Tuesday after its latest earnings fell short of forecasts due to an unusual miss in its trading business. That took about 50 points off the Dow Jones industrial average.
In health care, Johnson & Johnson lost 2.7 percent after its revenue came in below forecasts and Cardinal Health plunged 10.6 percent after issuing a weak forecast.
The Standard & Poor's 500 index fell 5 points, or 0.2 percent, to 2,343.
The Dow lost 75 points, or 0.4 percent, to 20,563. The Nasdaq composite slipped 10 points, or 0.2 percent, to 5,846.
Bond prices rose. The yield on the 10-year Treasury note fell to 2.21 percent.
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- U of L head basketball coach Rick Pitino spoke to the media Monday afternoon ahead of NCAA tournament play this week.
Pitino discussed Louisville's preparations for Jacksonville State. He says Jacksonville State has a deep, talented and experienced team.
Click on the video player above to watch the news conference in its entirety.
The two face off in the second afternoon game on Friday, meaning the approximate start time will be around 2:45 p.m. The game will be televised on CBS.
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New Mexico State University is letting students pay off parking fines with peanut butter for one week to benefit a campus food closet. Delores Johnson Kansas City Star file
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - The state oil company of the energy-rich capital of the United Arab Emirates says it has signed a deal worth $1.45 billion with French oil giant Total SA granting it stakes in offshore fields.
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. made the announcement in a statement Sunday.
It said Total would be granted a 20 percent stake in the Umm Shaif and Nasr concessions and a 5 percent stake in the Lower Zakum concession, paying participation fees of $1.15 billion and $300 million, respectively.
The oil firm says the deals have a 40-year term.
Lower Zakum produces some 450,000 barrels of oil per day, while the Umm Shaif and Nasr fields produce some 460,000, as well as some 500 million standard cubic feet per day of natural gas.
President Trump Unveils Plan To Fight Opioid Crisis An estimated 64,000 people died from drug overdoses in the United States in 2016 — the vast majority of those were from heroin or synthetic opioids. New Hampshire is one of the states hardest hit by the epidemic and on Monday President Trump unveiled his plan to fight the crisis.
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From this disconcerting photo of a dog to the second coming of The Dress, 2017 was a great year for optical illusions.
Below, we rounded up the most baffling images and mind-boggling designs that went viral and stumped the internet over the past 12 months.
One quick note: We've included explanations for all of these illusions, so scroll down slowly if you want to figure them out on your own.
That X-Men reign just won't let up! The huge Marvel and 20th Century Fox franchise may now have the addition of Jessica Chastain, who is reportedly in talks to play villain Lilandra in X-Men: Dark Phoenix.
Empress Lilandra Neramani is known for her longtime psychic bond with Professor X (the pair were married at one point, and also uses her Shi'ar methods for hand-to-hand combat as well as telepathy. What makes X-Men: Dark Phoenix even more exciting is that it plans to reunite the cast of last May's Apocalypse: Jennifer Lawrence (Mystique), Michael Fassbender (Magneto), James McAvoy (Professor X), Nicholas Hoult (Beast), Sophie Turner (Jean Grey/Phoenix, Alexandra Shipp (Storm), Kodi Smit-McPhee (Nightcrawler) and Tye Sheridan (Cyclops).
Rio de Janeiro, April 17 Brazilian footballer Neymar has defended his decision not to congratulate his former club Santos for their 105th anniversary. Neymar, his father Neymar Santos Sr and Barcelona are involved in a bitter legal dispute with Santos, who claim they are owed money for the 25-year-old's controversial transfer to the Camp Nou in 2013, reports Xinhua news agency.
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A man with a pretty big sweet tooth is wanted by Missouri City police. A clerk told ABC13 he made sure to grab a Twix candy bar before pulling out his handgun.Detectives say he is responsible for a rash of robberies. They told Eyewitness News the man hit up three stores since October 2017.That list includes the Chevron gas station at Highway 6 and FM 1092, the Shell gas station at 2465 FM 1092, and the First Stop Convenience store at 2563 Cartwright.The Chevron clerk asked not to be identified. She said he yelled "Don't call the cops! Don't push the buttons!" before he carried out his crime."He paid for items. I didn't expect to take out a gun. When he paid me then he pulled out the gun," said the clerk. "Oh my God. I was so scared. I was so nervous that I didn't know what to do. I just opened the register and gave him all the money."If you recognize the robber, you're asked to call the Missouri City Police Department at 281-403-8700 or the Fort Bend County Crime Stoppers at 281-342-8477.
After years of construction cones and traffic delays, the widening project on I-10 is nearly complete.
Everton boss Ronald Koeman praises the impact of substitute Enner Valencia, who scored one goal and won a penalty in the Toffees' 3-0 victory over Southampton.
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Two armed robberies reported in West Garfield Park
Police are warning West Side residents of two recent robberies in the West Garfield Park neighborhood.
Robbers approached victims with a black handgun and stole personal belongings, according to a community alert from Chicago Police.
The most recent robbery happened at 6:30 a.m. June 3 in the 4600 block of West Adams, police said. The first robbery occurred at 2:15 a.m. June 2 in the 100 block of North Pulaski.
One of the robbers is described as an 18 to 23-year-old, 5-foot-9, 160-pound black man holding a black handgun, police said. Two other suspects are described as black men between 18 and 23 years old. All three men were wearing black hoodies.
Anyone with information should contact Area North detectives at (312) 744-8263.
Acacia will pay all outstanding money it owes the government and cooperate to build a smelter , according to a Tanzanian government statement after Pres. Magufuli met John Thornton, Chairman of Barrick Gold , which owns 63.9% of Acacia.
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Nothing there. That’s what attorney Richard Hattox indicated regarding an investigation of the Commissioners Court conducted by the Texas Attorney General’s office that he said spanned 12-18 months. Hattox offered his counsel pro bono to the elected officials, who recently were no-billed by the grand jury. Court members were accused of holding illegal meetings, “but there was no proof of it,” said Hattox. He added that the accusations were politically motivated and based upon the court’s refusal to remove certain children’s books from the Hood County Library.
Jackson (jaw) caught just two of five targets for 34 yards in Sunday's 19-10 loss to the Giants.
Jackson left last week's game against Chicago with a jaw injury, but was able to suit up Sunday, although he failed to make any big plays. He had been producing at high level recently, with 100 yards receiving in four of his previous five games. Washington missed the postseason in Sunday's loss, but Jackson finished with 1,005 receiving yards to record the fifth 1,000-yard campaign of his career.
Jan 2 (Reuters) - Paul Clement will become Premier League strugglers Swansea City's third manager of the season and will be officially unveiled on Wednesday, British media reported on Monday.
The Bayern Munich assistant manager will replace American Bob Bradley who was sacked by the Welsh club last month having taken over from Francesco Guidolin in October.
There was no immediate word from Swansea but Sky Sports and the BBC said Clement had agreed a 2-1/2 year deal.
Swansea are bottom of the table after a dreadful run of form and face fellow strugglers Crystal Palace on Tuesday when caretaker manager Alan Curtis will take charge of the team.
Clement was formerly assistant manager at Chelsea and Real Madrid and was in charge of Derby County for eight months before he was sacked by the Championship club in February last year. (Reporting by Martyn Herman; Editing by Ken Ferris)
Environment Canada is calling for 10 to 20 centimetres of snow to hit areas including Steinbach, St. Adolphe, Emerson, Lac du Bonnet, Pinaway, Whiteshell and Sprague. The snow is expected to start falling Monday morning and will reach about five cm by the evening.
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The state government will commit an extra $63 million over the next four years to boost the number of community caseworkers helping at risk children.
While its not clear how much of the funding will it find its way to the Hunter, Family and Community Services Minister Pru Goward says the money will fund 66 additional admin officers as well as 42 extra caseworkers.
According to government figures,only 21% of “at risk” Hunter children are seen by caseworkers.
GLENDALE, Ariz. — Twins delivered 10 minutes apart at an Arizona hospital over the New Year's weekend have different birth years.
Phoenix TV station KNXV-TV reports that parents Holly and Brandon Shay welcomed their first son, Sawyer, into the world at 11:51 p.m. Saturday at Banner Hospital.
Their second son, Everett, arrived one minute after midnight on Sunday.
The father joked that Sawyer will tease his brother about being the older sibling.
The same thing happened over the weekend in San Diego.
Twin girls born at Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns were delivered at 11:56 p.m. Saturday and at midnight on Sunday.
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – Cooling off at a New York City park or beach may soon be B.Y.O.B.
Two New York City Council members are proposing to ban the sale of single use water bottles at parks, beaches and other city owned properties. A further measure would ban the sale of any drink that comes in a plastic bottle, including juice and soda.
People would still be allowed to bring their own plastic bottles to those places, but wouldn’t be allowed to buy them there.
The measure would also provide for filling stations at parks and beaches, so people could fill up reusable bottles at those locations.
The measure is backed by Councilmembers Rafael Espinal and Ben Kallos.
It’s part of a broader move against plastic waste.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo recently proposed legislation banning most single use plastic grocery bags in New York.
Last year, the City Council considered a 5 cent fee on plastic bags at grocery stores, but Cuomo killed the measure, calling it “deeply flawed.”
Feb 2 (Reuters) - QNB FINANSBANK AS:
* FY 2017 NET PROFIT 1.60 BILLION VERSUS 1.20 BILLION YEAR AGO‍​
* FY 2017 NET INTEREST INCOME 5.65 BILLION VERSUS 4.50 BILLION YEAR AGO
* FY 2017 NET FEE AND COMMISSION INCOME OR EXPENSES 1.69 BILLION VERSUS 1.36 BILLION YEAR AGO
* NON-PERFORMING LOANS AT THE END OF 2017 AT 4.33 BILLION VERSUS 3.84 BILLION YEAR AGO Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
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* Says it plans to acquire remaining 50 percent stake in a Zhejiang-based real estate development unit for 45.6 million yuan
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How Al Jefferson is fitting in with the Pacers The 31-year old is causing opponents to adjust to his style Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2iTYkGj INDIANAPOLIS - Al Jefferson has said since he signed with the Indiana Pacers in July that there was no other team he saw as a better fit for him than this one. And 34 games into the regular season, it isn't hard to see why.
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Sterling dived from a rate of 1.254 to 1.244, yesterday when the inflation report came out.
The exchange rate has since climbed a little and is currently at 1.246.
The report by the Office of National Statistics showed that inflation was not rising as fast as initially anticipated.
In January, inflation had risen by 1.8 per cent on an annual basis - whereas forecasters had predicted a rise of 1.9 per cent.
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- VEG OUT: Peddler Night Market will be serving entirely vegan and vegetarian food today at 92 Burton Road from 12pm until 11pm.
- GHOST HUNT: Head down to The Wharncliffe Arms from 9pm to investigate pub hauntings
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- WREATH-MAKING: Hobbycraft Sheffield is hosting a free to attend spring wreath-making class today, from 1pm to 3pm.
- FLEA MARKET: Check out around 50 traders around the Antiques Quarter tomorrow, from 10am to 3pm.
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Skies becoming mostly sunny, breezy and warmer for Saturday.
Increasing clouds with rain showers developing Saturday night.
Mostly cloudy and cooler with rain showers for Sunday.
The remnants of Tropical Storm Nate could send soaking rains our way for Sunday night and Monday.
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Ahead of gastric band surgery, Gavin describes how being overweight means he hasn’t left the flat for four years.
Gavin contacted BBC Radio 5 live Afternoon Edition during a discussion on obesity and over two years the programme has followed his story as he gets ready for gastric band surgery.
He describes how, on his own, he is only able to go just outside his front door.
Ghanaian forward Latif Blessing registered his name on the score sheet again for Los Angeles FC as they were held to a 2-2 draw by Seattle Sounders in the Major League Soccer.
Bob Bradley's men went into the game in a spirited mood following their 4-1 victory against Philadelphia Union over the weekend.
They had a dream start after Latif Blessing put them ahead with just five minutes on the clock, connecting to a delightful pass from Adama Diomande.
Canadian midfielder Mark-Anthony Kaye doubled the lead for the visitors in 72nd minute but two late goals from Mauro Manotas and Philippe Senderos denied their away victory.
Blessing lasted 65 minutes of the game with a splendid performance.
He has bagged four goals with 4 assists in his 17 appearances for Los Angeles FC in the American top-flight league this season.
Edgar Allen Beem is right about “Our outlaw government.” That’s why Donald Trump was elected and Hillary lost. He misses the fact that money and power centers (Washington, D.C., New York and California) all went for Hillary; all people with more money than brains. Money corrupts both parties and Trump fully understands this. That’s why both parties are afraid of him, especially the left wing of the Democrats, who I find lacking in common sense. What happened to all on the left who said the economy would tank if Trump was elected? He is doing exactly what he said he would. I’m an independent voter who thinks both parties are corrupt.
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You'll find a lot of rumors about the P10 if you look around. It will reportedly have two variants: the P10 and the P10 Plus. Both will sport 5.5-inch qHD screen, except the Plus version will have curved sides like the Galaxy Edge. It will apparently be equipped with a better chipset, as well, along with 4 to 6GB of RAM and 32 to 128GB of storage. We'll find out if any of those are true when the company reveals the device on February 26th.
CHARLOTTE – The N.C. Department of Public Instruction honored Huntingtowne Farms and Rama Road elementary schools for their use of Positive Behavior Intervention and Support.
They were among 12 schools and two academies in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools recognized at the 67th Conference on Exceptional Children for positive school culture.
The PBIS framework can reduce student suspensions and improve the overall school climate.
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Google wants to double the number of podcast listeners in the next few years
The tech giant is quietly making changes across its products and services to make it easier to discover and listen to podcasts. Here’s how the podcast landscape could change in the near future.
The post Google wants to double the number of podcast listeners in the next few years appeared first on Digital Trends.
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THESSALONIKI, Greece — Russian authorities have sent a new extradition request to Greece for a Russian cybercrime suspect also sought on criminal charges by the U.S. and France.
Alexander Vinnik, 38, a former bitcoin platform operator, was informed of the new Russian request by Thessaloniki court officials Wednesday, and is not contesting it.
Russia initially sought Vinnik on lesser fraud charges. The new request raises the amount allegedly involved to 750 million rubles ($12 million).
Greece’s supreme court has already approved Vinnik’s extradition to the United States for allegedly laundering billions of dollars using the virtual currency. Vinnik had fought that decision.
Another court ruled for his extradition to Russia based on the first request. France wants him on charges including cybercrime and money laundering.
Greece’s justice minister will rule on the requests.
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MPCHS Students of Character
Congratulations to Willow Barton and Wayne Klopfenstein as they were recognized as the MPCHS Students of Character for November 2017! They are both seniors and have done a great job of exhibiting the pillars of character in our school and community!
If you see them around school or around town please tell them CONGRATULATIONS!!! 🙂
To conclude its 46th season, Cleo Parker Robinson Dance will perform excerpts from Porgy and Bess and Sergei Prokofiev's Romeo and Juliet . Denver choreographer and dance legend Cleo Parker Robinson 's version of Romeo and Juliet is a refreshing take on the classic that was first performed as a ballet in 1938.
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PETALING JAYA, Apr — An impoverished comparison citizen who crushed a windscreen of a automobile belonging to a crony of his younger kin was fined RM2,000, in default dual months’ jail, by a Magistrate’s Court here today.
Magistrate Salamiah Salleh meted out a excellent on Azman Keh Abdullah, 62, who pleaded guilty to a charge.
He was charged with outstanding a automobile belonging to Hong Seong Fook, 81, causing waste of RM800, in front of a residence during Jalan 21/28 here during 4 am final Apr 6.
The offence, underneath Section 427 of a Penal Code, carries an seizure for adult to 5 years, or fine, or both, on conviction.
Azman Keh was also fined RM300, in default 7 days’ jail, for unwell to furnish his temperament label when requested by a management during a grill during Jalan 21/19 here during 1.30pm final Apr 11.
He unsuccessful to compensate a fine.
Deputy open prosecutor Mary Phoon Keat Mee prosecuted. — Bernama
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Paramedics confirmed the deaths of two men around the ages of 40 and 50 who were seriously injured in a car accident on Route 40 in the Negev Desert.
Medical staff are treating 5 additional injured persons, including a woman of about 40 who was very seriously injured, a woman of about 50 who was moderately injured, and 3 additional persons who were lightly injured.
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NEW YORK (AP) – A federal panel says it’s OK for doctors to start using a kid-friendly nasal spray flu vaccine again.
Two years ago, the advisory group pulled its recommendation for FluMist vaccine after research found it wasn’t working against the flu bug making most people sick.
But the Advisory Committee of Immunization Practices voted Wednesday to recommend the nasal spray as an option for next winter’s flu season.
The vaccine’s maker, AstraZeneca, said a small study shows a new version appears to work better.
FluMist is the only spray-in-the-nose vaccine on the market. It is approved for ages 2 through 49. Unlike other flu vaccines made from killed virus, it is made from a live but weakened flu virus.
It's been less than a month since Donald Trump took office, and the 45th president has already signed a dozen wide-ranging executive orders, hoping to fulfill a number of his campaign promises.
Surrounded by staff during Oval Office photo opportunities, Trump signed the burst of orders within just his first three weeks to undo many of President Barack Obama's regulatory policies.
About $750,000 in state funds will help a Milwaukee developer revive a vacant industrial site in West Dayton.
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(WOMC) — Are you dreaming of a White Christmas? There’s a map that might give you a hint on if you’ll get one.
The map done by The National Centers of Environmental Information looks at historical data on when there’s at least one inch of snow on the ground on Dec. 25.
Obviously, some places have a much better chance of snow on Christmas than others. Aspen, Colorado has almost a 100 percent chance based on previous data.
Upstate New York, The Rockies, Minnesota, Maine and the Sierra Nevada area stand good chances of getting Christmas snow.
WASHINGTON — The Treasury Department is expanding its calls for overhauling regulation of the financial services sector, this time focusing on changes to the most significant rules surrounding securitization and derivatives enacted since the crisis.
In a report quietly released on Friday, the second in a series requested by President Trump in a February executive order, calls primarily on market and banking regulators to dial back their post-crisis regulations in an effort to help economic growth.
Thousands turn up for Moze Radio's Requiem Mass and Kololo Vigil
The Obudde singer, Moze Radio, was eulogized by all those who spoke during the requiem mass at Lubaga Cathedral, the singer's remains were taken to Kololo Independence Grounds where several artists were performing mostly Goodlyfe songs..Read More
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ICELAND: Sometimes modern place names can provide clues about past human activities, as is the case at Dynes along the Eyjafjörður fjord. The term Dynes comes from an old Icelandic word meaning burial mound, and, fittingly, archaeologists recently discovered several Viking Age tombs there, including as many as three rare ship burials. Although the graves were partially destroyed by ocean erosion, one ship contained a Viking chieftain who was entombed alongside his weapons and his dog. —Jason Urbanus
We are going to remain stuck in the same weather pattern for the rest of this week. It will be quite warm and humid with high sin the upper 80's to near 90 and lows near 70 for the remainder of the next 7 days. Scattered showers and storms will be likely during the afternoon and even hours. The best chance to see rain will start off in the higher elevations and then valley areas will see isolated showers and storms. Amounts will vary with some of the individual storm
Refugee mother remembers her 3-year-old daughter
Bifitw Kadir remembers her only child, 3-year-old daughter Ruya Kadir. She was among six children and three adults stabbed at her birthday party Saturday, June 30 and died the next day.
White spots on lips are also known as Fordyce spots. Though they are mostly harmless in nature, they may look unappealing and bring down your beauty quotient.
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- Above is a Total Divas bonus clip from this week's season finale with Nikki Bella teasing Brie Bella about not being her maid of honor.
- WWE stock was down 2.60% today, closing at $34.52 per share. Today's high was $35.66 and the low was $34.45. The stock set new closing highs on Wednesday and Thursday of this week.
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- Vince McMahon tweeted the following on WWE Hall of Famer Andre the Giant when responding to HBO's trailer for their Andre documentary that premieres April 10th:
This documentary was filmed in a very remote area of Colombia, more than 3 days travel time from the civilization. A Kickstarter project will help to fund the full length film. Via The Peacock Bass Film.
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Celtics guard Kyrie Irving will miss Tuesday's (AEDT) game against the Bulls with a left quadriceps contusion, the team announced .
MORE: NBA Power Rankings: Chris Paul keeps Rockets flying high, Cavs can't be stopped
Irving was held to 16 points in Boston's win Monday (AEDT) in Detroit, well below his season average of 23.7 points per game.
He went scoreless in seven minutes of action in the fourth quarter.
The Celtics (23-5) are a bit banged up as they face the hapless Bulls (5-20). Forward Marcus Morris will miss his second straight game with a left knee issue, and forward Al Horford is listed as questionable with a knee contusion.
Irving has missed only one other game in his first season with the Celtics, on Nov. 13 (AEDT) after suffering a fractured bone in his face in the previous game.
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NEW YORK — Remember Jeremy Meeks, the "hot felon"? His mugshot went viral after police posted it to Facebook, winning the hearts of women everywhere. Now he has traded in his orange jumpsuit for designer threads.
Meeks, 33, made his New York Fashion Week debut in designer Philipp Plein's show on Monday.
The criminally handsome Californian earned the nickname “Hot Felon” and became an internet sensation in 2014 after his mugshot for felony weapons charges went viral.
While he was still behind bars, Meeks signed with a modeling agency. He served two years in prison and was released last March. On Monday, Meeks hit the runway donned in a black shirt, black pants, black boots, and a black puffer coat with a fur hood.
Since his release from prison, Meeks has been keeping his fans happy with posts on his Instagram page.
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White House says President Donald Trump spoke Tuesday to three potential Supreme Court nominees
Melania Trump, right, looks on as her husband President-elect Donald Trump talks to reporters during a New Year's Eve party at Mar-a-Lago, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016, in Palm Beach, Fla. Melania Trump, right, looks on as her husband President-elect Donald Trump talks to reporters during a New Year's Eve party at Mar-a-Lago, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016, in Palm Beach, Fla.
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The deadline to get registered to vote is coming up quick. See more on this story in the Thursday, February 1, 2018 edition of the Borger News-Herald.
Man charged with stealing cash at Jackson hospital
JACKSON, Tenn. — Authorities charged a man Monday accused of stealing cash from a woman’s purse at a hospital in Jackson.
Augusto Oviedo appeared in Jackson City Court on Monday on theft and shoplifting counts.
He is accused of stealing $451 cash from a woman’s purse at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital early Sunday morning.
Police said he is also accused of stealing more than $250 worth of items from Kroger on North Parkway on Saturday night.
Officers said Oviedo was transported to Jackson-Madison County General Hospital due to a medical condition. Due to the transport, police said he was issued a misdemeanor citation.
Oviedo is being held at the Madison County Jail in lieu of $10,000 bond.
Louis Oosthuizen reacts to his putt on the eighth green during the final round of the 2017 PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Club.
With a T2 finish at the 2017 PGA Championship, Louis Oosthuizen has now been a runner-up in every major. His response to this dubious feat was hilarious. Presumably on his way home after the North Carolina tournament, Oosthuizen clutched his iPhone as a microphone and performed a dramatic lip-sync rendition of Andra Day's protest song "Rise Up." The result is one of the funniest Twitter videos golf has seen in a long time. Even Kevin Kisner, who finished T7, called it "world class."
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More state police troopers will be on highways on Wednesday. (Source: NBC12)
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - State police have increased patrols on Virginia roads for the busy Independence Day holiday.
Virginia police have joined law enforcement around the country for Operation C.A.R.E., Crash Awareness and Reduction Effort. It's a state-sponsored national program intended to reduce crashes, fatalities and injuries caused by impaired driving, speed and failing to wear a seat belt.
During last year's four-day Independence Day Operation C.A.R.E. Initiative, Virginia state troopers cited more than 10,000 speeders and nearly 2,700 reckless drivers. They also cited more than 300 people for child seat violations and nearly 1,000 people for failing to wear their seat belts.
Troopers also arrested 115 drunken drivers during the 2017 holiday period.
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New Year's Eve weekend 2016 will be the last that Bernalillo County residents can use Tavern Taxi to get home safely. For years, the program has offered free rides to drinkers choosing not to get behind the wheel.
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One person has died following a crash involving a car and truck on State Highway One at Tamahere.
The person who died was in the car.
The northbound and southbound lanes of the road remain closed and diversions are in place.
The road is expected to stay closed for some time and Police thank motorists for their patience.
The Serious Crash Unit is investigating.
Ontario's animal welfare organization has ordered a dog-sledding business north of Toronto to take several steps to improve the well-being of more than 100 canines as an animal cruelty investigation continues.
The Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals ordered Windrift Kennel in Moonstone, Ont., on Friday to provide insulated shelter, clean water, appropriate food and veterinary care to the dogs on site after a complaint was made by a couple on Sunday.
Natasha Guerriero and Dylan Blake, from Whitby, said they went dog-sledding and took videos of the animals afterward.
The clips, which the pair posted to Facebook, show dozens of dogs chained up in the snow, with one dog limping with an apparent open wound on one of its front legs.
AUSTIN (KXAN) – If your green thumb is itching for a new project, the Weekend Gardener says grapes are easy to plant and maintain.
Grape plants periodically need some compost and water when they’re dry, but you can grow them anywhere.
The trick to growing grapes is the way you prune them. You’ll be removing about 80 percent of your plant, and the Weekend Gardener shows you why that is ok.
MIAMI — Authorities say a stowaway on a flight from the Dominican Republic to Miami was spotted emerging from the plane's wheel well and sent back home.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection spokesman Mike Silva said Monday the man was a Dominican national.
Silva said Miami-Dade Police spotted him exiting the wheel well after American Airlines flight 1026 from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, landed Saturday at Miami International Airport.
Police detained the man, whose name wasn't released. Silva said he was medically cleared, processed as a stowaway by federal authorities and returned to the Dominican Republic.
Silva said local and federal authorities searched the plane and cleared it to resume normal operations.
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For the first time ever, the UIL will allow high school football regular season games to be televised in 2017. But we aren't talking every Friday night and every game. In fact, this will only happen during week one, and a maximum of two games will be aired live.
The games will be broadcast on Fox Sports' channels across the state, but the network will be allowed to do numerous live look-ins at other games across the state during the evening.
UIL deputy director Jamey Harrison says the best case scenario will be for a 3A or 4A game to be aired live first and then a 6A game to follow. Fox Sports, the Texas High School Coaches Association, the Texas Athletic Directors Association, and the UIL will all have a say in which teams are broadcast on week 1.
So stay tuned East Texas, we could have a game picked to be aired lived during week 1.
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PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas — Gary Blackston scored 18 of his 29 points in the first half as Prairie View A&M dominated early to beat Texas Southern 96-82 on Saturday night.
Blackston and Zachary Hamilton each drained three 3-pointers early in the first half as part of a 33-15 start for the Panthers (9-15, 6-4 Southwestern Athletic Conference) that also included a 3 by Troy Thompson and two dunks by JD Wallace. They stretched it to 53-34 at intermission.
Prairie View led by double figures throughout the second half and a Blackston layup gave the Panthers their biggest lead, 90-67, with 3:20 to play. Texas Southern got as close as 94-80 in the final minute.
Hamilton finished with 26 points on 9 of 15 shooting for the Panthers. Wallace added 17 points and led with 13 rebounds and Thompson had 10 points, five rebounds and five assists.
Spirit to add 1,000 jobs in Wichita
Spirit AeroSystems plans to add more than 1,000 jobs over the two years, President and CEO Tom Gentile announced Wednesday. It also plans $1 billion in new capital investment at its Wichita site over five years, he said. Gentile said the company needs to grow and is out of room. ( Video by Bo Rader / The Wichita Eagle/Dec. 6, 2017)
Time of Sox’ semifinal game at Legion World Series moved back
Due to field conditions, today’s semifinal games at the Senior American Legion World Series will be played at 3:30 and 6:30 p.m., Central time.
The Bryant Black Sox and the Henderson, Nev., team were set to play at 2 p.m. today in the first semifinal but now will begin at 3:30. Creighton Prep of Omaha, Neb., and Randolph County, N.C., will play in the second semifinal at 6:30.
For years, the gigantic infrastructure project in East Biloxi has been a nightmare. But, things are starting to move at a faster rate because more workers are now on the job.
Fire destroys pagoda believed to be tallest in Asia
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A 15-storey wooden pagoda in China's Sichuan province — believed to be the tallest in Asia — has collapsed after a devastating fire.
No casualties were reported in Sunday's blaze, which also took out two halls at the temple complex.
The site was in the process of being reconstructed after being destroyed in a major earthquake in 2008.
The original structure dates back to the 16th century.
Witnesses said the fire started at one temple hall before wind spread it to the other two buildings.
"The fire started at the Great Buddha Hall and spread to the Jade Emperor Hall. Then the wind was blowing and the pagoda was also on fire," witness Yu Guixiang said.
It took four hours for firefighters to bring the fire under control.
An investigation into the cause of the fire is underway.
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This is 19th-century American elegance, without the cheesiness of antimacassars. Owner Carl Schmidt, a laconic Texan, mixes carefully-accumulated period furniture with sepia photos of his family and previous owners. From the elaborate maple fireplace to the carved oak banister, woodwork has the lovely patina of age.
Books and plants fill shelves; sofas are comfy; the decorative moulding and stained-glass window are original. Some guests are academics and historians; others fill the room books with memories of anniversaries, honeymoons and even elopements.
I knew the roads were narrow in Ireland, but this GoPro video shows just how close we were to the edge. My heart is still pounding.
Sleuths from the National Investigation Agency (NIA) from Kochi summoned two youths from Mettupalayam for questioning in connection with their suspected links with militant outfit IS.
Following information that calls were made from a mobile number, NIA personnel went to Ameerkhan’s house at Mettupalayam and took him to the nearest police station for questioning. Ameerkhan runs a mobile sales and service shop, from where the particular number SIM card was sold.
After questioning him for hours, the officials asked him appear before them in Kochi on October 9 for further questioning.
They also summoned one Rahmathullah, who had purchased the SIM. As he was not available, a notice was put up in his house.
When Summer starts so do all the teacher discounts.
Alamo Draft House is offering free movies every Wednesday in the month of June to teachers who bring they’re ID from any school or university. You can see any movie, any time during the day. Offer is valid in person at our box office and only at Alamo Drafthouse Cedars and Richardson. Only thing you gotta pay for is your popcorn and candy. Better hurry while the offer still lasts.
BELLEVUE, Wash. — A Seattle-area company has removed a school shooting video game off of its online platform following widespread backlash.
The “Active Shooter” video game was pulled days before it was to be released on the video-game marketplace Steam.
Valve Corp. as Steam’s parent company said Tuesday that it was removing the computer video game because the developer was a “troll with a history of customer abuse.”
The game was developed by Revived Games, published by Acid and lead by a person named Ata Berdiyev, who had previously been kicked off of the platform under a different business name.
The game allows players to re-create school shootings by stalking school hallways and racking up kills.
It was condemned by the parents of students killed during a Florida school shooting in February.
A lawsuit claims Iowa’s new voter identification law violates the state constitution.
Priorities USA Foundation says the lawsuit was filed Wednesday in Polk County District Court in Des Moines. The national group, which is covering legal costs, provided a copy of the lawsuit.
It’s the first legal challenge against the new ID requirement and its provisions. Parts of the law will be in effect for Iowa’s upcoming June 5 primary, though a requirement to show ID to cast a regular ballot won’t be in place until 2019.
The lawsuit’s plaintiffs are the League of United Latin American Citizens of Iowa and an Iowa State University student.
Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate is named as a defendant in the suit. His office did not respond to a request for comment.
Two RISD employees put on administrative leave
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Two Rhode Island School of Design employees have been put on administrative leave after being tied to an underage drinking party.
WLNE-TV reports that the party took place off-campus over the weekend. One of the people put on leave is a staff member and the other is an adjunct faculty member.
The college says is expects employees to abide by a code of ethics and provide a safe and supportive environment for students.
A RISD spokeswoman said in a statement that "We expect our employees to support this commitment and to act ethically, honestly and with integrity on and off campus."
The college and police are investigating.
No names were released.
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Major Scotty Smiley will speak at the Franklin County Republicans Lincoln Day Dinner May 5 at the Pasco Red Lion. Smiley, a Pasco High football star and graduate of West Point, was blinded by a bomb in Iraq.
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The GRM Networks Board of Directors authorized the return of about $750,000 in capital credits recently.
GRM Networks will pay $500,000 to members who had service in 1996 and $250,000 to members who had service in 2016.
Capital credits will be distributed based on the amount of money a member has spent using GRM Networks’ services. The December check distribution will be the 29th consecutive year the company has paid capital credits to its member-owners. Checks will be mailed mid-December.
Call Kerrie Gannan at 660-748-2320 for more information or to report a change of address.
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A pilot successfully pulled of a mid-air stunt that could have resulted in him getting soaked with water.
The clip, which was filmed two weeks ago, shows the pilot flying his plane off the Palos Verdes Peninsula in Los Angeles over the Pacific Ocean with a glass of water on the dashboard.
We see him spin the plane around in the sky without the glass of water moving an inch.
The pilot posted the video online and wrote: 'Inspired by Bob Hoover, who was a famous test pilot with Chuck Yeager and later became an airshow pilot: There's a video of him pouring water into a cup while doing a roll. I'm not there yet!' he said.
Robert Anderson 'Bob' Hoover was a United States Army Air Forces fighter pilot, USAF and civilian test pilot, flight instructor, air show pilot, and aviation record-setter.
About 30 coal cars in a Montana Rail Link freight train derailed this weekend along the Clark Fork River in northwestern Montana.
MRL spokesman Joe Lewis says the derailment happened at about 11 p.m. Sunday near Noxon, just east of the Idaho border.
"No injuries occurred and the train was not hauling hazardous materials," Lewis says.
Coal spilled out of several of the cars. Lewis did not know when the main rail line would reopen.
The cause of the derailment is under investigation.
In 2014 a Montana Rail Link train derailed, spilling three Boeing 737 fuselages into the Clark Fork River west of Missoula.
There have been 11 train accidents in Montana this year through May, according to the Federal Railroad Administration.
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A thief who made off with cell phones belonging to more than 100 people at the Coachella music festival in California may want to consider a new line of work.
Police said Reinaldo De Jesus Henao, of New York, was arrested on Friday with his booty in his backpack after dozens of festival-goers noticed that their phones were missing and activated their “Find My Phone” app.
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Some of the victims tracked down the 36-year-old and followed him until he was detained by security officers.
He was subsequently arrested by police who found more than 100 cellphones in his backpack, officials said.
Henao was charged with grand theft and possession of stolen property and was released on $10,000 bail.
The Coachella festival is held annually in the desert of southern California and runs two consecutive weekends.
× Memphis Police find man shot at bus stop
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police Officers discovered a man shot at a bus stop while on routine patrol.
Police say they heard shots fired near Jackson and Wales.
Police found the victim at a bus stop in front of 4038 Jackson Ave.
The man was shot while standing at the bus stop by unknown suspects, police say.
One suspect was seen westbound bound on Jackson ave and while another was seen running on Wales.
If you have any information contact Crime Stoppers at 901-524-CASH.
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A quick moving system will bring us a wintry mix or snow for the morning commute. Not to worry though, it will not have any impact on roads at all, as it will be very light. The back end of the system will bring colder air and the wind. Gusts to 40 mph will be likely for your evening commute with additional flurries. Areas in NW Illinois and north of highway 20 could see up to a dusting of snow. Again, due to the wind I do not foresee any problems with area roads. The rest of the week looks to be quiet with a warming trend in to the weekend.
Shunning of witnesses to testify in court delaying court cases
Dedza, February 01, 2018: Shunning of witnesses to testify in courts is said to be delaying completion of court cases in Dedza, Malawi News Agency has…
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The older half brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has been killed in Malaysia by two female agents with "poison needles," South Korean media outlets reported Tuesday. The reports - which could not be immediately be verified - said Kim's half-brother Kim Jong Nam was attacked at Kuala Lumpur airport Monday night by two women who fled the scene, according to accounts by South Korea's TV Chosun, a cable channel.
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Nora Heloise Marrin, a girl, born at the Northwestern Medical Center on September 27 to Catherine New and Patrick Roger of St. Albans.
Patterson's Kwaheri Rue scores past Central Catholic's Myles Clayton during the Sac-Joaquin Section Division III tournament semifinal game at Central Catholic High School in Modesto, Calif., on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018. Central won game the game 54-49. Andy Alfaro aalfaro@modbee.com
Why is this US senator on verge of tears?
Republican Senator Bob Corker was so moved by the actions of a Democratic senator, he was moved to tears.
The head of the Sittwe police, Lt-Col Win Naung, told The Irrawaddy on Tuesday that the man believed to have led the Maungdaw border outpost attacks-in which nine policemen were killed-was sentenced to death on Friday by a district judge. The man, whose name was released on Tuesday by the state-run Global New Light of Myanmar as Uruma, was arrested by security forces on Oct. 10 , the day after the attacks.
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Crisco, Dez and Ryan: After Hours Podcast #14 – The firing of Roseanne!
Today on After Hours it was all Roseanne talk after she was cancelled by ABC for her racist tweets!
James Joseph Bass, 59, of Dunlap, died Thursday, May 24, 2018 at his home.
He was born in Detroit, Michigan to the late George E. and Rosemary R. Bass. He spent several years in Florida after leaving Michigan and had been in Dunlap for the past 12 years. He was a lifelong Detroit Red Wings fan and a member of Ewtonville Baptist Church.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Vicki Harmon Bass; daughter, Jessica Rose Miller; stepson, Riley (Ashley) Blevins; brother, Richard G. (Sherry) Bass; sisters, Kathryn A. (Stuart) Butler and Mary Beth (Doug) Cordier; three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
By Jim’s request, no visitation or services were held. A private burial was held at Old Union Cemetery.
Online condolences can be made at www.reedfamilyfh.com.
Standefer-Reed Funeral Home of Dunlap was in charge of arrangements.
click to enlarge The Plan 9 Records website says this Wednesday will be the first time in Richmond for legendary English musician, Robyn Hitchcock.
In a show that seemed to come out of the blue, English singer/songwriter Robyn Hitchcock will be performing solo at Capital Ale House downtown on Wednesday, April 19 with country singer Cale Tyson.
First gaining notice with the Soft Boys in the 1970s, Hitchcock has led a prolific solo career since the 1980s, releasing over 20 albums, many of them critically acclaimed. The most recent is 2014's "The Man Upstairs" produced by Joe Boyd (Nick Drake). The singer also was the subject of a documentary film, "Storefront Hitchcock," from Jonathan Demme in 1998.
On Wednesday at 2 p.m., Hitchcock will stop by Plan 9 Records in Carytown for an in-store signing, according to owner Jim Bland, who also notes that Record Store Day is this Saturday, April 22.
There was no winner of tonight's Lotto jackpot.
It was worth just over €4.5m and was the 3000th draw since it began 30 years ago
The number s drawn were 07, 16, 21, 27, 30 and 31
The bonus number was 26
AUSTIN, Texas (AP)  Police chief: We have "seen similarities" in the latest Austin bomb and three that detonated previously.
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Diego Nájera's "ADELANTE" Part Diego showcases the style and technical prowess that he has become known for. Take a moment to watch Nájera lay it down in his newest skate part.
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Afridi to lead ICC World XI against Windies
LONDON: Eoin Morgan has been forced to pull out of the ICC World XI squad for the 31 May Twenty20 International against the Windies at Lord’s due to a fractured finger.
Morgan, England’s limited-overs skipper, had been set to captain the side. He will be replaced as captain by former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi, while Morgan’s compatriot Sam Billings will take his place in the squad. Surrey all-rounder Sam Curran and England fast bowler Tymal Mills have also been added to the World XI squad.
Afridi has also confirmed the news in his tweet:
Afridi, a leg-spinning all-rounder, represented his country in over 500 international matches and famously broke the record for the fastest ODI century in his maiden international innings as a 16-year-old.
All the proceeds from this match will be used to redevelop stadia in the Caribbean, which were damaged due to hurricanes last year.
PHOENIX — Oscar-nominated writer Joe Bologna has died. He was 82.
His manager Matt Sherman says Bologna died on Sunday in the Los Angeles area after a three-year battle against pancreatic cancer. The actor and director was married to actress Renee Taylor, who credited his doctors for prolonging his life so he could receive a lifetime achievement award at the Night of 100 Stars for the Actors’ Fund of America on Feb. 26.
Bologna was nominated for an Oscar in 1971 for best adapted screenplay for “Lovers and Strangers.” He won an Emmy in 1973.
He had a string of television appearances, but he was best known for the 1982 comedy “My Favorite Year.”
Bologna was a voice actor for the 2006 animated film “Ice Age: The Meltdown” and had a role in the 1999 Adam Sandler comedy “Big Daddy.”
SHREWSBURY, Pa. (WHTM) – State police have released the name of a woman who survived a double fatal house fire in York County.
Jackie Keener, 69, is still receiving treatment at the Lehigh Valley Regional Burn Center.
She suffered facial burns in the fire Friday morning that destroyed her home in the first block of Foundry Road in Shrewsbury Township.
Keener is the homeowner.
Brenda Neal, 47, and Melody Waltermeyer, 58, both of Hampstead, Maryland, were trapped in the basement of the home, York County Coroner Pam Gay said.
The women initially escaped the fire that started around 1:45 a.m. It is believed they went back inside to rescue a cat.
Gay said both women died of carbon monoxide toxicity. Their deaths were ruled accidental.
Flames were shooting from the home when firefighters arrived. They knew two people were trapped but could not get to them.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
Two Dallas Police officers have been shot and critically wounded, the Dallas Police Department wrote on Twitter.The shooting occurred at a Home Depot in North Dallas, according to the ATF, which is responding to the scene.A civilian was also shot, and his or her condition is unknown at this time, police said.The shooting suspect may be in custody, according a U.S. Marshal on the scene. Police were actively searching for the shooting suspect in a nearby wooded area.The police department asked for prayers for the officers and their families.Further details were not immediately available.In 2016, five Dallas law enforcement officers were shot and killed and seven more injured after they were ambushed by 25-year-old former Army reservist Micah Xavier Johnson . Johnson later died in a standoff with police.Former Dallas Police Chief and ABC News contributor David Brown said the most recent shooting on two Dallas police officers is "too much to bear for one department in such a short time frame."
Pharmaceuticals investors have learned by now not to worry about big talk coming from Washington, D.C., politicians.
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On this episode of Collider Movie Talk (Wednesday, June 14th, 2017) John Campea, Mark Ellis, Kristian Harloff, Ashley Mova and Wendy Lee discuss the following:
Tom Holland says Spider-Man: Homecoming starts a trilogy
Woody Allen’s Wonder Wheel scores December/Awards Season release
First trailer released for Brigsby Bear starring Kyle Mooney and Mark Hamill
Michelle Monaghan returning for Mission Impossible 6
Jeremy Renner, Isla Fisher and Ed Helms to star in comedy Tag
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True to the words of French President Emmanuel Macron that African Spiderman, Mamoudou Gassama, would be employed as a firefighter in France, Gassama has started his training.
Taking to his Twitter handle on Wednesday, Gassama shared photos of his visit to the Champerret barracks of the Pompiers De Paris.
The photos showed the 22-year-old being shown the workings of a firefighter vehicle, as well as getting his hands dirty with some on-the-spot training.
READ ALSO: VIDEO: ‘Hero’ who saved child to get French citizenship, says Macron
Gassama had climbed four storeys to rescue a child on Monday in France and has been hailed as a hero in the country.
He met with President Macron, who gave him French citizenship as well as a job in firefighting.
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"Wonder Woman" fandom has spread to the canine world. Or has it?
On Tuesday, talk show host Oprah Winfrey shared photos on her Instagram account of a Wonder Woman-themed party she was throwing for 28 10-year-olds. But it seemed the 63-year-old Winfrey was having just as much fun as any kid, even dressing up her cocker spaniel Sadie in a Wonder Woman tiara.
Sadie looked unconvinced about the sheer wonder of it all, as Winfrey noted in a tweet.
The rest of the party included Wonder Woman flip-flops, arm cuffs, popcorn buckets, and a cake from Charm City Cakes, the shop made famous by TV show "Ace of Cakes."
"Wonder Woman," starring Gal Gadot as the star-spangled superhero, continues to soar at the box office, pulling in more than $57 million at the North American box office (£47 million, AU$62 million) in its second weekend -- soundly beating Tom Cruise's "The Mummy," which earned $32.2 million in its debut.
Summary : An attorney in East Hampton not only stole thousands from clients but stole the identity of an associate at his firm so he could steal even more money. East Hampton attorney Kyle T. Lynch is in big trouble.
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Almost everything about this young and growing Maple Leafs team comes back to Phil Kessel. And the influential trade that has turned out to be enormous for both the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Maple Leafs.
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LePage vetoes bill to give naturopaths insurance access
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Maine Gov. Paul LePage has vetoed a bill to require insurance carriers to provide coverage for services provided by naturopathic doctors.
Naturopathy's an alternative medical system that focuses on things like diet, herbs and vitamins instead of pharmaceuticals. The Maine Association of Naturopathic Doctors used social media on Monday to urge residents to request an override of the veto.
LePage's veto message says the bill would restrict insurance carriers from constructing provider networks that "deliver quality and cost-effective services."
Some mainstream medical groups oppose granting naturopaths access to insurance, or licensing them to practice at all. The Massachusetts Medical Society issued a statement last year opposing the licensure of naturopaths in that state, saying the field "lacks rigorous medical training and standards of care."
Naturopaths have license access in Maine.
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GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. — Grand Canyon National Park rangers are searching the park’s backcountry for a missing California hiker.
Park spokeswoman Emily Davis says air and ground crews are looking for 72-year-old Raafat “Ralph” Amin Nasser-Eddin of Los Angeles along the Hermit Trail and several other trails.
Davis says Nasser-Eddin was reported overdue Tuesday evening and that he matches the description of a person reported to park rangers Sunday as being disoriented at the Hermit Camp camping area in the canyon.
Davis says a member of the park’s search and rescue team unsuccessfully looked for that person Sunday and Monday.
According to Davis, Nasser-Eddin had a reservation to stay at Phantom Ranch along the Colorado River at the bottom of the canyon but did not check in.
Students there are not released until Friday - a half day of school - placing the start of break just two days away from the holiday itself and complicating travel plans for some. Amarillo ISD is the only school district of the five in Potter and Randall counties that is in session that long.
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Nashville, TN – Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam issued this statement today regarding the bust of Nathan Bedford Forrest in the State Capitol:
“My position on this issue has not changed – I do not believe Nathan Bedford Forrest should be one of the individuals we honor at the Capitol. The General Assembly has established a process for addressing these matters and I strongly encourage the Capitol Commission and the Historical Commission to act.”
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Out Front, Atlanta’s new LGBTQetc. theater company, was preparing its upcoming production of Paul Rudnick’s The Most Fabulous Story Ever Told when it began receiving messages and a petition from an organization called American Needs Fatima thundering that “this blasphemous play is a vile insult to the Mother of God!”
MOGADISHU, June 15 (Reuters) - At least 19 civilians were killed when Islamist attackers launched a car bomb and gun attack on a busy hotel and an adjacent restaurant in the Somali capital Mogadishu, a police officer said on Thursday.
Abdi Bashir told Reuters the Somali security forces took control of the restaurant at midnight after the gunmen held hostages inside for several hours. Five of the gunmen were killed, Bashir added. (Reporting by Faisal Omar; Writing by Duncan Miriri; Editing by Toby Chopra)
Odorizzi (foot) has been cleared to start Monday's game againt the Blue Jays, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
It's expected to be the first of two starts during the week for Odorizzi, who will line up for another turn Saturday against the Mariners if he can make it through Monday's outing unscathed. After missing two starts due to a back issue, Odorizzi rejoined the rotation last week to start Aug. 9 against the Red Sox, but departed in the fifth inning after taking a liner off his right foot. Odorizzi was able to shake off the soreness and complete a bullpen session Friday without issue, so he's not expected to face any limitations in his return to the mound.
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - World Trade Organization members must shore up and strengthen the global trade body, China and the European Union said at the opening of the WTO’s ministerial conference on Monday.
“Let us join hands and take real actions to uphold the authority and efficacy of the WTO,” Chinese Minister of Commerce Zhong Shan and told the WTO, which has been pushed into crisis by a U.S. veto of new judges for trade disputes.
“We need to have a clear objective in mind,” European Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmstrom said. “For the European Union, this is clear: to preserve and to strengthen the rules-based multilateral trading system.”
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Elsa Hosk's airport-ready look is quite the bargain. Posed in window that looks out to the runways of LAX, the model looks comfortable and chic, reasserting her mastery of off-duty style. Her ensemble includes blue and grey camo print pants, Nike sneakers and a black bodysuit from BCBCGeneration—a standout casual style.
Good news: Her cold-shoulder bodysuit, which pairs with pretty much everything, is now $20. When it first hit the market, the black top was $68. Then, the brand reduced the price $34. Now, all sale items are an additional 40% off, bringing the final cost to $20!
California's utilities are “public monopolies” that are given a legislated profit. They are allowed to be monopolies in return for benefiting the public. San Diego Gas and Electric wants ratepayers to pay for its negligence in regards to wildfires. Southern California Edison wants to pass along the costs of its mismanagement at the San Onofre nuclear plant. Pacific Gas and Electric wants ratepayers to cover the cost of a settlement for its 2010 pipeline explosion.
Douglas Ollivant, Senior Natl. Security Fellow at the New America Foundation, joins to discuss the international manhunt for the gunman who killed dozens at an Istanbul nightclub.
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VA Warns of Surprise Budget Gap, Insists No Delays in Care
by Darryl Hood
In a surprising revelation, the Department of Veterans Affairs says a program that offers veterans private-sector health care will run out of money much sooner than expected.
It is holding back on some services that lawmakers worry could cause delays in medical treatment.
VA Secretary David Shulkin made the disclosure Wednesday at a Senate hearing.
He cites a shortfall of more than $1 billion due to increased demand from veterans for federally paid medical care outside the VA. The VA had previously assured Congress that funding for the Choice program would last until early next year, but now says it will be depleted by mid-August.
The VA is urgently asking Congress for authority to shift money from other accounts to cover the shortfall.
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Lamyaa said there were mutual friends in the group chat she didn't know, but she believed the mere fact she was Muslim set this person off.
"That guy didn't feel comfortable so he said what he said," Lamyaa suspected.
TOKYO, Aug 15 (Reuters) - Japanese Economy Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said on Tuesday that the threat posed by North Korea has entered a new stage and that Japan wants to work with the United States and other relevant countries to respond.
Motegi, speaking to reporters, said he wants to monitor the situation in case of any impact on Japan's economy.
He also said he declined to comment on any financial market moves related to North Korean tensions. (Reporting by Stanley White; Editing by Chris Gallagher)
More than a few of us probably have some sort of shower curtain. It stops water from getting everywhere when we shower and also gives us a bit of privacy. But sometimes a shower curtain isn't always available, especially when you're bathing in a sink.
This owlet, however, doesn't seem to mind all that much. Sure, it initially seems a little confrontational once it notices someone watching it. It spreads its wings and bobs its head around, as if to convey a message of, "I was here first, just enjoying my bath. You're the one who came in here with a camera, buddy."
But then the owlet goes back to its bath time fun, splashing its beak and spreading out its feathers. Water even gets everywhere, so maybe this sink should've come with a splash warning since it didn't come with a curtain.
Last month there was goat yoga classes, not there’s going to be a puppy yoga class.
We have all kinds of yoga classes here in DFW. Puppy yoga classes start on September 9th at 10 AM. The class is courtesy of the Friends of Northaven Trail, a non-profit organization that supports the maintenance and beautification of the Northhaven hiking and biking trail. If the class is a hit, it will become a regular event. And yes, you can adopt the puppies you meet at the class. Those attending will need to bring their own mats and water bottles. You can sign up HERE for just $15.
DANVERS, Mass. (AP) - No, a live alligator was not lurking by the side of a Massachusetts highway this weekend: It was just a plastic toy.
The Salem News (http://bit.ly/2w3mn06 ) reports that police in Danvers got their first report of an alligator along Route 128 at around 8:40 a.m. Sunday. One person walked into a police station to report the alligator on the southbound side of the highway a couple of hours later.
The reports prompted a frenzy on Twitter.
Officers who went to investigate found a foot-and-a-half plastic toy discarded by the side of the road. They removed it.
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Kosciusko Whippet fullbacks Taquan Winters and Devin Foster have been named this week’s Autumn Ridge Dental Player(s) of the Game.
Both Winters and Foster were crucial to the Whippets’ 32-27 victory over Leake Central Friday night.
The pair of running backs split time at the fullback position, filling in for the injured Kenwon Riley.
Winters rushed for over 100 yards and Foster ran for 3 scores in the game.
Both Winters and Foster were awarded t-shirts courtesy of Autumn Ridge Dental.
The Whippets will be on the road this week to take on New Hope. Listen to the game on Breezy 101, Breezynews.com, and the Breezy 101 mobile app to find out who will named the next Autumn Ridge Dental Player of the Game.
High winds forced the Maryland Jockey Club to cancel the final six races of Friday's card at Laurel Park.
Management made the decision to cancel prior to the fourth race, which marked the start of the 20-cent Rainbow 6 sequence. The popular multi-race wager will have a jackpot carryover of $2,045 for Feb. 3.
"We have a cold front moving through that saw our temperatures drop from 60 degrees to 14 degrees with the wind chill," said MJC president and general manager Sal Sinatra. "We felt it was in the best interests of our horses and horsemen to cancel our remaining races."
Laurel returns with a nine-race program Saturday, Feb. 3. First-race post time is 12:30 p.m., and the Rainbow 6 will begin in Race 4 (2 p.m.).
Widespread snowfall is expected tonight, warns Environment Canada.
A special weather statement for Burlington, Oakville, Milton and Halton Hills is in effect as up to 10 centimetres of snow is expected by Tuesday morning.
The white stuff will be brought on by an Alberta Clipper, which will sail across Southern Ontario.
"This weather disturbance will bring a general snowfall of five to 10 centimetres with it by Tuesday morning," said Environment Canada.
The Philadelphia Eagles are awaiting the results of an MRI on Carson Wentz's knee. On Sunday evening, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that the team feared that Wentz tore his left ACL in the 43–35 win against the Los Angeles Rams.
Initial testing showed that Wentz's ACL was loose.
Wentz exited the game after throwing a touchdown pass to Alshon Jeffrey in the third quarter. It is believed that he was hurt on a touchdown run that was later negated by a holding penalty. He stayed in the game for the remainder of the drive but was then seen limping on the sidelines. He was tended to by team trainers. Wentz was 23 of 41 passing for 291 yards and four touchdowns.
Nick Foles replaced Wentz at quarterback. He finished the day with 6 of 10 passes completed for 42 yards.
With the victory, the Eagles clinched the NFC East. It is the team's first division title since 2013.
Head coach Doug Pederson will address the media on Monday.
OAKLAND — A German shepherd dog was fatally shot by police in East Oakland on Saturday morning after it attacked a woman and tried to attack an officer, authorities said.
The woman suffered minor injuries, including a possible bite and broken hand, police said. The dog was shot about 9:45 a.m. Saturday in the 900 block of 91st Avenue.
Police said the dog was one of two that escaped a yard on the block. The two canines started trying to attack people and chased the woman to her front door, where she was barely able to get inside.
Police said the woman told officers later she thought she was going to be killed by the dogs, which ran off after their encounter with her.
While an officer was talking to the woman, the two dogs reappeared and one tried to attack the officer, who shot and killed it, police said.
The other dog ran away but was found later at its home. Police said the dog that was killed weighed more than 50 pounds.
The case is being investigated by police and animal control officers.
FRASER Coast mayor Chris Loft faces a nail-biting wait on his fate from Local Government Minister Stirling Hinchliffe after making a submission arguing against his dismissal notice.
It follows Cr Loft being issued the notice last Thursday.
The minister's office confirmed to the Chronicle the submission was received.
A spokesman from Mr Hinchliffe's office said Mr Hinchliffe will consider this submission in making his decision.
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Flaherty (3-4) struck out seven and walked one in a loss to Arizona on Tuesday, allowing four runs on four hits in six innings.
Flaherty held the Diamondbacks to one run through four innings, but then gave up a three-run homer to Paul Goldschmidt in the fifth to lose a 2-1 lead. Despite the loss Flaherty still holds an excellent 3.19 ERA and 1.05 WHIP to go along with an 80:19 K:BB in 67.2 innings. He's gone winless in his last four starts and will look to even his record in his next start against the Giants in San Francisco.
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Mississippi Court of Appeals says the son of a man who killed himself can sue a psychiatrist and the psychiatrist’s employer.
The court ruled 5-4 Wednesday that Graham Irby can sue Dr. Sudhakar Madakasira and Psycamore LLC over claims that Madakasira’s intentional acts created an “irresistible impulse” to suicide in his father.
Part of one of Jackson’s richest families, Stuart Irby died by suicide in January 2012.
The court previously rejected Graham Irby’s lawsuit, saying he waited too long to file. But that March 2017 ruling came five days after the state Supreme Court ruled that time limits on some wrongful death lawsuits don’t apply until a child turns 21. Thus, the appeals court reversed itself.
Judges say Irby can’t proceed with negligence or regular medical malpractice claims.
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Charges against two men brought as part of an investigation into the sexual abuse of children in Rotherham have been dismissed.
Mohammed Yasin, 37, of Lilycroft Road, Bradford, and Qaiser Iqbal, 35, of Bingley Road, Bradford, were charged with one count of human trafficking.
The crimes were alleged to have taken place in the town between 2003 and 2006.
A judge at Sheffield Crown Court dismissed the charges against the men.
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The pair were charged in May last year as part of the National Crime Agency's Operation Stovewood inquiry, which was launched following the release of the Jay report in August 2014, which revealed more than 1,400 children were the victims of abuse in Rotherham between 1997 and 2013.
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Scattered showers stick around through the Friday morning commute before tapering during the afternoon and into the evening. Some showers could be heavy at times and the evening won't be completely dry. Highs should still be able to reach the middle 70s.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — An Alabama couple has been indicted on federal child pornography charges.
A U.S. Department of Justice release says 35-year-old Kenneth Earl Hooks and 28-year-old Sarah Pauline Morris were indicted Tuesday by a grand jury on two counts: producing child pornography and enticing a child to engage in sexual activity to create obscene images.
According to the Justice Department statement, the allegations date to between December 2016 and August 2017.
Al.com cites an arrest affidavit as saying Morris was seen trying to film young girls in a bathroom stall at a California Walmart in March. After Morris was arrested, Al.com says, authorities searched her and reported finding videos of Hooks sexually assaulting children in Alabama. Hooks was arrested this month.
Al.com didn’t say if Hooks or Morris have a lawyer.
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Information from: The Birmingham News, http://www.al.com/birminghamnews
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Romanian police say a fugitive businessman sentenced to seven years in prison for real estate fraud has been detained by British police.
Police said Gabriel Popoviciu, who was sentenced on Aug. 2 in Bucharest, handed himself in Monday after Romanian police found him at a London address. Justice Minister Tudorel Toader said Romania would start extradition proceedings.
Prosecutors said that the 58-year-old Popoviciu obtained land in north Bucharest from a state university from 2000 to 2004 at a vastly undervalued price where he built the capital’s best-known mall. The High Court for Cassation and Justice sentenced him for illegally acquiring the land. He denies wrongdoing.
The ex-rector of the University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine Nicolae Alecu was sentenced in the same case to six years for official misconduct.
Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James, right, drives to the basket against Houston Rockets' James Harden in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, in Cleveland. Tony Dejak AP Photo
Portland Ore – With perhaps 1 million people expected to visit Oregon and pack the roads for the solar eclipse, Crews with Life Flight are making plans on how to deal with any medical emergencies that will arise throughout the day. Life Flight will have additional aircraft and crews ready and positioned throughout the state. They will be focusing on those areas located in the path of totality.
Laurens Co., S.C. (WSPA) – Three have been arrested in cases believed to be related to Burglaries and a Car Theft Ring in the northern part of Laurens Co., according to Laurens Co. Sheriff’s Office.
Chadwick Martin Jr. of Simpsonville, SC has been charged with (3) counts of possession/recieving stolen goods worth $10,000 or more.
Casey Brooke Milosek of Fountain Inn, SC has been charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession/receiving stolen goods, criminal conspiracy and obstructing justice.
William Blackwell Jr., of Fountain Inn, SC has been charged with (3) counts of possession/receiving stolen goods and operating a chopshop.
Deputies say the investigation is still active and if you have any information to contact your local authorities or 68-CRIME.
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City leaders have approved a contract with a local company for construction of a big part of the Cone Park Project.
Council members awarded the contract to build the four-season lodge to H&R Construction, of South Sioux City, Nebraska.
The bid is just over $679,000.
The 2,900 square foot lodge will include concession spaces, a multi-use room, kitchenette and restrooms.
The lodge will be a centerpiece of the park set to open late this year.
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Three corporate giants are teaming up to enter a new field for them: health care.
Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway Inc. and JPMorgan Chase & Co. plan to start a new health care company that is “free from profit-making incentives and constraints” and will serve their combined 1 million employers based in the U.S., according to Bloomberg.
The effort is being spearheaded by Marvelle Sullivan Berchtold, a managing director at JPMorgan; Todd Combs, who helps oversee investments at Berkshire; and Beth Galetti, a senior vice president for human resources at Amazon.
After the announcement on Jan. 30, health care stocks sunk. Express Scripts Holding Co. and CVS Health Corp., which manage pharmacy benefits, slumped 6.9 percent and 4.9 percent, respectively. Health insurers such as Cigna Corp. and Anthem Inc. and biotechnology companies also dropped, according to Bloomberg.
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Kai Johns devoted part of his working life to service in the United States military. But when he visited medics with suspected flu, doctors found themselves in a battle against the clock.
Veteran Johns was born with a condition known as polycystic kidney disease (PKD). He was not the first in his family to be blighted by the illness. In fact, it had also affected the three generations before him. But despite this, Johns managed to live a life more interesting than most.
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Johns lived an active lifestyle and enjoyed diving. One of his recent adventures involved an underwater adventure in Honduras in the fall of 2016. However, a love for sub-aqua antics wasn’t his only passion. He had also devoted a period in his life to patriotic duties.
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The LG-M327 has come up at the FCC in its accessibility clearinghouse, a bureau that dissects more information publicly than a typical Office of Engineering and Technology brief, all for the sake of — guess what? — accessibility. Its market name, apparently, is the LG X charge.
For our purposes, we learn that the device has a 5.5-inch 720p display and that the device weighs 164 grams. It will have a 3.5mm headphone jack and has an estimated standby time of 18 days and talk time of 10 hours.
LG has been pushing the X series a set of mid-range phones with a singular leading characteristic: the X cam had two selfie cameras, the X power iterations (the X power2 is pictured above) had huge batteries and the X screen had an above-average screen for the price pack.
It is not clear when or where this X charge will make its way to stores nor if there’s something about its battery charging process we should be noting.
Police are searching for the driver involved in a hit-and-run crash on Long Island early Monday morning.The crash happened just after midnight on Montauk Highway in Lindenhurst.Suffolk County police said the driver hit a person at the intersection and then took off.The person struck was seriously injured. The person's condition has not yet been released.Keep checking abc7NY for the latest on this developing story.
Ingram scored 16 points (5-14 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 6-8 FT) while adding 10 assists and eight rebounds in 37 minutes during Friday's 102-99 win over the Nets.
The 20-year-old collected his fifth double-double of the season while falling just shy of his first career triple-double. Ingram hasn't yet developed into a consistent fantasy threat, but nights like this one give a glimpse of his upside as part of a very young, but very talented, Lakers squad.
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A road in the heart of Aberdeen’s city centre has reopened.
Upperkirkgate opened to traffic heading eastbound yesterday.
A stretch of the road, between Flourmill Lane and Gallowgate, had been shut for work on Marischal Square and Broad Street.
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Detectives have released an image of a man they believe may be able to help them in their investigation into an assault with intent to rob .
At about 3pm on Thursday, April 5, a 34-year-old woman was attacked whilst within a car on Quarry Street.
The woman was uninjured during the incident but was left distressed by what had happened.
Officers would ask anyone with any information about this incident to contact them urgently.
Anyone who recognises the man in the image is asked to call CID Officers at Cambuslang Police Station via 101 quoting the Incident
No 2053 of Thursday, April 5.
Alternatively, anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be given anonymously.
Kevin Durant
Few Warriors are as busy off-the-court as Kevin Durant, who has two different companies to handle his media and business opportunities. The Durant Co. invests in various start-ups, including the popular delivery company Postmates.
He’s also got an entertainment company, appropriately called Thirty Five Media, that recently inked a deal with Apple TV to work on a scripted basketball show based partly on Durant’s life. Durant is serving as one of the executive producers.
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NBA free agency is always such a dizzying and disorienting time of year that it’s nearly impossible to keep track of all the player movement and transactions, even when that involves your favorite team, or in some cases, the team in which you hold a minority ownership stake.
Former Lakers legend and TNT broadcaster Shaquille O’Neal recently appeared on the Wizards Tipoff Podcast to talk about the team’s off-season, but it quickly became clear that he had some confusion over how they’re summer went.
LEEDS, Ala. — Police say an Alabama man has been fatally shot after he began firing at officers.
Leeds police Chief Ronald Reaves told AL.com the man was killed Thursday night when he opened fire despite instructions to put down his weapon. Reaves says an officer fired two rounds at the man before he died at the scene. No officers were hurt.
The deceased man's name has not been released. The officer who fired the gun is on administrative leave until an investigation is complete. The races of the men were not available.
The officers had been called out about a dog being shot and were talking to witnesses when they heard gunfire. After going toward the sounds, they found an armed man who lived in the area.
McCann is not in the lineup Monday against the Angels.
McCann was originally supposed to get the day off Sunday, but the game was ultimately postponed, pushing his day off to Monday. Evan Gattis will take over behind the dish Monday, though McCann should return to the lineup card Tuesday.
SALINA, Kan. (AP) — Leaders of a fundraising campaign say they have reached their goal for establishing a new home for the University of Kansas School of Medicine-Salina.
A news release from Tom Martin, executive director of the Salina Regional Health Foundation says the group has raised more than $7.6 million. Its original goal was just over $7.5 million.
The campaign total includes a $2 million gift from the Dane G. Hansen Foundation in Logan.
The new center will be in a former bank building in downtown Salina. Demolition work started last fall and new construction is expected to begin soon.
The building is expected to open in June 2018.
The Kansas-Salina campus welcomed its first class in July 2011.
Jan Hatzius, Goldman Sachs chief economist, discusses his current economic outlook and the current levels of geopolitical risk in the markets and the economy.
RCMP say they do not suspect foul play in Allison Raspa’s death
An Australian woman who had been missing for four months was found dead Friday night near Whistler.
Bystanders called police at 7:30 p.m. after they discovered what they thought were human remains at the north end of Alpha Lake, the RCMP said Monday.
Police confirmed the body was that of Allison Raspa, who was first reported missing in the area on Nov. 23, 2017.
The death does not appear to be suspicious. A cause of death has yet to be confirmed.
Anyone with more information should call police at 604-932-3044, or if they wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or www.solvecrime.ca.
DETROIT (AP) — Subaru is recalling more than 33,000 compact cars in the U.S. because a fuel problem can make the engines can stall without warning.
The recall covers Impreza cars from the 2017 model year.
Subaru says in documents filed with the government that a winter blend of fuel can turn to vapor in the fuel line, causing the engine to run rough and stall. Drivers may not be able to immediately restart the cars, increasing the risk of a crash.
The company began investigating in January after getting several reports of stalling. No crashes or injuries have been reported.
Dealers will update the engine control software so the engine cooling fan comes on at a lower temperature. The company has not yet posted a date for the recall to begin.
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New Orleans – A woman is wounded after a shooting in the Bywater.
New Orleans Police say she was shot in the leg at the corner of North Rampart and Montegut Streets around 10:30 p.m. Sunday.
No further information has been released.
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YEREVAN, MARCH 20, ARMENPRESS. The UN member states celebrate March 20 as the International Day of Happiness, reports Armenpress.
The UN General Assembly declared March 20 as a Happiness Day in 2012.
The UN calls on member states to celebrate this day through respective educational-information programs since search for happiness is the person’s main goal.
Representatives of the UN 193 member states unanimously voted in favor of the decision to declare March 20 as International Day of Happiness.
Governments of many countries, while determining their peoples’ welfare, started to consider factors, such as happiness as only economic figures do not provide an objective picture.
It’s worth mentioning that one of the streets of Alapars village in Armenia’s Kotayk province is called Happiness Street.
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GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) - Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy likes how the team’s young players are performing in minicamp.
McCarthy said before Wednesday’s workouts that the reps are critical for the young players. He singled out a few Packers including cornerback Damarious Randall, who McCarthy says has been outstanding this offseason.
Randall, who is entering his third NFL season, was one of a number of cornerbacks plagued by injuries last season. He’s practicing at the nickelback position during offseason workouts.
Green Bay beefed up its secondary in the offseason with the return of veteran Davon House, as well as adding defensive backs Kevin King and Josh Jones in the draft.
The three-day minicamp wraps up on Thursday.
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(Reuters) - Indian shares closed higher for the third successive session on Monday, boosted by gains in IT and public sector bank stocks, as investors remained bullish on the outcome of a possible victory for the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in the western state of Gujarat.
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The benchmark BSE Sensex closed up 0.62 percent at 33,455.79.
The broader NSE Nifty, which finished above 10,300 for the first time this month, ended 0.55 percent higher at 10,322.25.
More than 20 internet pioneers and leaders including the "father of the internet", Vint Cerf; the inventor of the world wide web, Tim Berners-Lee; and the Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak have urged the FCC to cancel its vote to repeal net neutrality , describing the plan as "based on a flawed and factually inaccurate" understanding of how the internet works. From a report:
Rock and foliage can both be seen in this photo of Cedar Mountain in the area where a developer is suing the city of Douglasville to build a rock quarry. It should be at least several months before a decision is reached in a court case pitting a would-be rock quarry developer against the city of Douglasville, but a law professor says the developer stands a decent shot of winning the courtroom showdown.
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FORT MYERS, Fla. There will be a high of 91 degrees with scattered rain and storms Wednesday, WINK meteorologist Matt Devitt said.
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But he added: "If your nations do not want to see America moderate its commitment, each of your capitals needs to show support for our common defence."
He insisted the United States would pay its fair share of money into the transatlantic alliance's budget.
The President's defence chief Jim 'Mad Dog' Mattis issued the warning during a tense meeting in Brussels earlier today.
Trump signs an order to review the Dodd-Frank Wall Street to roll back financial regulations of the Obama era.
Mattis added: "No longer can the American taxpayer carry a disproportionate share of the defence of Western values.
"Americans cannot care more for your children's future security than you do."
The outspoken Defence Secretary reaffirmed the US' commitment to the alliance while speaking to reporters in the Belgian capital.
He told reporters: "The alliance remains a fundamental bedrock for the United States and for all the transatlantic community.
"As President Trump has stated, he had strong support for NATO."
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Attention Edwards County residents, the Edwards County 4-H club would like to invite all families interested in joining 4-H for pizza and refreshments on Monday, August 21st at 6:00 p.m. in the 4-H Barn! If you would like to show in the Edwards County Livestock Show or any major livestock show for the first time, it is highly recommended that you attend. Topics for this meeting are:
· Animal Selection and Criteria for Showing at Major and County Livestock Shows
· State Validation Guidelines for Sheep and Goats
· Edwards County 4-H Club Officer Elections for the 2017-2018 year
· Club Manager Selection
· Adoption of bylaws for the 2017-2018 4-H year
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MOSCOW — A Russian state news agency says that the children of Russian diplomats expelled by the United States are being invited to a holiday gathering at the Kremlin.
The White House on Thursday ordered 35 diplomats out of the country as part of measures aimed at punishing Russia for alleged hacking interference in the U.S. presidential election. Many of them and their families arrived in Moscow early Monday.
Some officials complained that the expulsion ruined families' celebrations of New Year's Eve, Russia's main gift-giving festivity.
Former Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga on Friday said that the Mizo National Front (MNF) would oppose the proposed amendment to the Citizenship Act.
Zoramthanga, chief of the MNF, a constituent of the BJP-led North East Democratic Alliance (NEDA) supporting the BJP-led NDA government at the Centre, while addressing party workers at ‘Hnam Run’ said that the party would never accept the Citizenship Amendment Bill, 2016.
“All the north eastern states should join hands in opposing the proposed amendment,” he said, adding that the amendment bill was likely to be deliberated in the coming winter session of the Parliament.
He suggested that all the NGOs, student organisations, all political parties and the state government should come together and make concerted efforts on the issue.
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Today will be a cloudy & cold day with just a couple late afternoon snow showers possible before the accumulating snow tonight and through Wednesday morning.
Widespread snow will be likely overnight into early Tuesday morning before scattered snow squalls continue through early Wednesday morning. Snow totals from late tonight through Wednesday morning could add up to 3-6" for folks north of I-80 and 1-3" for folks south of I-80. Falling temperatures will make for a bone chilling afternoon tomorrow and subzero wind chills by 10 degrees possible early Wednesday.
Cold air stays with us for the mid to late week before thawing out this weekend with days in the upper 30s and lower 40s.
Portions of Youngstown Poland Road, Lincoln Street, and Weston Avenue are blocked off after an accident Monday evening.
Struthers Police say a car failed to yield while turning from Youngstown Poland Road onto Lincoln Street and collided with a truck.
Police say two people in the car are OK.
The driver of the truck was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.
This is a developing story. Stick with 21 News for the latest details as information becomes available.
Victim in Copiah Co. homicide identified
The victim of a weekend homicide in Copiah County has been identified as 37-year-old Jason Youngblood.
Youngblood was discovered dead Saturday night on Beasley Road in Hazlehurst. Police believe he was killed around 6 p.m.
Authorities are still searching for a suspect in the case.
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Nuclear energy must be an option as humanity shifts away from fossil fuels , according to a recent article penned by four candidates of Finland's Green Party , or Green League. The party strictly opposed the controversial fuel source in the past, but these four candidates said say we're running out of time to fight climate change and no longer have the luxury of picking between renewable energy and nuclear power.
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The governor of Plateau State, Simon Lalong, thought he was in a safe haven. He thought he was inhabiting an impenetrable fortress. He threw away the wisdom of the ancients, which teaches that what goes around comes around. His compulsive forgetfulness led him into a trance. That was why he overlooked the fact that Plateau,…
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) – Virginia Beach dispatch tells 10 On Your Side two Metro PCS stores were robbed in less than one hour Monday afternoon.
The Metro PCS in the 5000 block of Virginia Beach Boulevard was robbed at 2:24 p.m. Dispatch says a man went into the store and demanded an undisclosed amount of money. The man ran away from the store and was last seen going towards Witch Duck Road.
The second armed robbery happened in the 4800 block of Princess Anne Road at 2:48 p.m. The suspect was last seen going towards the overpass on Baxter Road.
confirmed they’ve had two Metro PCS stores robbed but not sure if they are connected with the same suspect.
No one was hurt in either robberies.
Dispatch could not confirm if the same suspect robbed both stores but the same description was given for each of the incidents.
Stay with WAVY.com for any updates.
He already has a Monster logo on the inside of his hat. It's perfect. Photo credit: Mark Thompson/ Getty Images Following McLaren Formula One driver Fernando Alonso's decision to skip the Monaco Grand Prix to race the Indianapolis 500 , three-time F1 champion Lewis Hamilton said over the week that he'd be interested in doing one-off races in other series-particularly MotoGP and NASCAR's Daytona 500.
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Benin: A tanker vessel carrying approximately $8.1 million in gasoline and a crew of 22 Indians has been lost at sea for over 48 hours off the coast of the West African country, Benin.
The vessel, MT Marine Express, is the second ship to have gone missing in as many months in this region.
It is suspected that Marine Express might have fallen prey to hijackers or pirates, just like the ship that disappeared last month.
We regret that contact has been lost with the AE-managed MT Marine Express while at Cotonou, Benin. Last contact was at 03:30 UTC, Feb 1. Authorities have been alerted and are responding. Our top priority is the safety of the crew, whose families have been contacted. Updates TBA. — Anglo-Eastern (@angloeasterngrp) February 2, 2018
The cargo is valued at Rs 52 crore, according to a report.
Police direct traffic after a crash near the South Loop 289 and Quaker Avenue (Source: Eli Fierro)
Northbound traffic is being diverted to the eastbound frontage road near the South Loop and Indiana Avenue.
KCBD NewsChannel 11 can confirm it is a crash between a car and a truck. The Lubbock Police Department was on the scene directing traffic until around 6 p.m.
KCBD will update this story as more information becomes available.
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BRIEF-Equitier Q4 net loss widens to 399,642 zlotys yoy
* Said on Tuesday that its Q4 revenue was 77,900 zlotys ($19,131) versus 245,000 zlotys a year ago
Aug. 25 – at Malvern, 7 p.m.
Sept. 1 – Mineral Ridge, 7 p.m.
Sept. 8 – at Valley Christian, 7 p.m.
Sept. 15 – Wellsville, 7 p.m.
Sept. 22 – at Southern, 7 p.m.
Sept. 29 – Leetonia, 7 p.m.
Oct. 6 – at Toronto, 7 p.m.
Oct. 13 – Columbiana, 7 p.m.
Oct. 20 – East Palestine, 7 p.m.
Oct. 27 – at United, 7 p.m.
Lisbon athletics
Nickname: Blue Devils
Colors: Blue and White
School address: 260 W Pine St, Lisbon, OH 44432
Stadium location: 263 W. Pine St. Lisbon, OH 44432
For scores and highlights during the season, watch WKBN 27 First News at 11pm and visit the WKBN sports scores page.
For more information, visit the Lisbon High School Website.
GENEVA The top United Nations human rights official called on Venezuela's Supreme Court on Friday to reconsider its decision to take over legislative powers and urged President Nicolas Maduro's government to uphold rights to peaceful assembly.
Opposition leaders branded Maduro a "dictator" on Thursday after the Supreme Court took over the functions of Congress and pushed a lengthy political standoff to new heights amid a severe recession, soaring inflation and acute shortages.
"The separation of powers is essential for democracy to function, and keeping democratic spaces open is essential to ensure human rights are protected," U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra'ad al-Hussein said in a statement.
(Reporting by Stephanie Nebehay)
Winning numbers drawn in 'Daily 3 Midday' game
SACRAMENTO (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the California Lottery's "Daily 3 Midday" game were:
2-8-3
(two, eight, three)
OTTAWA - Days after it was unveiled, the space for the dedication plaque at the National Holocaust Monument is empty, marked only by bolt holes.
The plaque's now in for a rewrite, after failing to mention Jews or the Jewish people, the prime targets of the Second World War genocide.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau dedicated the monument last week and complaints about the original plaque were quick to come.
Martin Sampson, of the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs, says the wording was noticed immediately and the government acknowledged the error.
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Everyone would know what he did. The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story premieres 1/17 on FX.
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FOX Sports San Diego’s live coverage of Monday’s Stanley Cup Playoff game between the Anaheim Ducks and Calgary Flames will be available to viewers on the network’s various alternate channels, as well as FOX Sports GO. Coverage begins at 6:30 PM PST with Ducks Live.
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Dish: 445, 9515 (HD), 412-33 (Hopper)
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Palmer Troopers Arrest Man after They Observe Him Strangle Woman Unconscious
Alaska Native News Jun 14, 2017.
Alaska State Troopers report this morning that they have arrested a Palmer man on dual counts of assault when they conducted a follow-up investigation in the Butte on Tuesday evening.
Troopers say that at 6:45 pm, as they were conducting their follow-up investigation for an earlier report, they approached a Butte residence on foot. As they got closer, they saw suspect, 31-year-old William Olinger, of Palmer assaulting a female family member.
According to the report, troopers observed Olinger throw a family member to the ground before strangling the woman, choking her out until she was unconscious.
Troopers subdued Olinger and placed him under arrest on charges of Assault II and Assault IV.
Olinger was transported to the Mat-Su Pretrial Facility, where he was remanded on the charges and held without bail.
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IOWA -- Iowa leaders no longer face a lawsuit over switching to a privately-managed Medicaid system.
According to the Des Moines Register, a federal judge dismissed the lawsuit filed by Disability Rights Iowa on Friday morning. The lawsuit claimed Medicaid benefits were being illegally cut.
The judge dismissed the lawsuit because plaintiffs were enrolled through AmeriHealth Caritas, which is no longer one of the managed care providers.
Are you a business owner or about to launch a business? If yes, then you'd benefit by learning about the trends in 2018 for small businesses. Here are the 5 hottest small business trends that you need to know to stay competitive in 2018.
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DOVER, Del. (AP) — Teenagers can vote and drive in Delaware, but they may have to wait a few more years before being able to buy a rifle to plink away at a target or go squirrel hunting.
House lawmakers were set to vote Tuesday on a bill raising the age for a person to buy a rifle from 18 to 21.
Although the legislation would prohibit most young adults from buying a rifle, it exempts active members of the military, law enforcement officers, and people with permits to carry concealed weapons.
The bill also would not apply to shotguns or muzzleloading rifles.
Under the proposal, which was released from a House committee last week, a parent would also still be allowed to buy any type of firearm for a child of any age.
According to Sgt. Joshua Tomes of the Grand Haven Department of Public Safety, firefighters responded to a call of a grass fire around 4 p.m.
The wind pushed it to the east a little, but we were able to quickly contain and extinguish the fire,” said Sgt. Tomes, who noted the cause of the fire is unknown.
Several hundred square feet of beach grass was scorched, and the fire had begun to spread into some nearby pine trees before being extinguished.
Attorneys for a group of Bennington residents suing Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics over perfluorooctanoic acid contamination of their wells and property say they are pleased with the pretrial schedule released Thursday. "The primary point from our perspective was that the court acted quickly on a discovery order, and we are anxious to begin," said Emily Joselson, of Langrock Sperry & Wool, of Middlebury, one of several attorneys from four firms representing more than 160 households seeking to press a class-action suit against Saint-Gobain.
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Millions of people travel through airports every year, but a few have made quite the impression on their following passengers!
New and hilarious photos taken in airports prove that holidaymakers do the strangest things when waiting for a flight, from adopting creative sleeping positions to rocking downright bizarre outfits
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Lincoln, NE – March 19, 2018 – Three months without a jackpot winner has grown the Mega Millions jackpot to a record level. Because of the high jackpot, the Nebraska Lottery reminds customers to play responsibly.
The Mega Millions jackpot starts at $40 million and continues to grow by at least $5 million each drawing until it is won. There have been 20 consecutive drawings since January 9 without a jackpot winner. This run has grown the estimated jackpot for the Tuesday, March 20 drawing to $377 million or $225.7 million with the cash option selected. This is the ninth-largest jackpot in the game’s history.
The largest Mega Millions jackpot on record occurred in March 2012 when three winners in Illinois, Kansas and Maryland split a $656 million jackpot.
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Best Bars In Laguna Beach Laguna Beach has an active nightlife, and there are plenty of bars sustaining it. While these bars vary in atmosphere, they are the best in the area.
Romantic Date Ideas In The Inland EmpireWhen it comes to deciding on a fun and romantic date night, it can be hard. While there are so many options out there of activities, you want to make sure that you're choosing the best.
Woman hurt in Indian shelling dies
SIALKOT: A woman, Nafeesa Javaid, who was injured in Indian forces shelling about two weeks ago, succumbed to her injuries at the Combined Military Hospital (CMH), Sialkot Cantt, late Wednesday night. The Indian Border Security Forces (BSF) had shelled the Pakistani border areas and damaged the house of Nafeesa in Beeni Sulehriyaan of Charwah Sector in September.
CNN Opinion is curating tweets from our contributors on former FBI director James Comey's testimony to the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence.
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The Garner-Hayfield-Ventura baseball team continues to roll, collecting three more wins last week, moving their record to 8-4.
GHV 3, Eagle Grove 2
A late run in the bottom of the sixth inning is all the Cardinals needed to pull off a win against Eagle Grove on Monday, June 5.
Neither team scored until the bottom of the third inning, when the Cardinals got two runners across the plate.
The Eagles scored two runs of their own in the fifth inning to knot the game at 2-2.
In the bottom of the sixth, the Eagle Grove pitcher walked Kozisek with the bases loaded, bringing Anthony Sherwood home for the 3-2 victory.
Pitching was strong for both teams, with each team striking out 13. Colton Schroeder earned the win for the Cardinals. He pitched two innings, giving up zero runs and zero hits. He struck out four. Ryan Meyers pitched five innings. He gave up three hits and two runs and struck out nine.
Logan Dalbeck recorded two hits, while Brady Hess and Joynt each had one. Joynt and Kozisek had one RBI apiece.
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The recent exhumation of an Army Vietnam veteran's body from the Connecticut State Veterans Cemetery was a rare invocation of federal laws aimed at keeping murderers and rapists out of veterans burial grounds, federal and state officials say. The remains of Guillermo Aillon were disinterred from the Middletown cemetery July 3, after state veterans' affairs officials ...
Since the beginning of the year, migrants have transferred $ 2.83.6 billion to Kyrgyzstan . The National Bank of the country presented such data.
It is noted that in comparison with the same period of 2016, the volume of transfers grew by $423.4 million.
It is noted that in October, $243.1 million were transferred to the republic. The volume of remittances is declining for the second month in a row. Compared to August 2017, the indicator fell by $ 18.9 million. At the same time, according to the results of August, there was the largest inflow of migrants’ transfers for the whole year — $262 million.
Democrat Congressman Eric Swalwell has a colored history accusing anyone who does not agree with the now 100% verified Hillary Clinton concocted fake narrative of Trump-Russia collusion of being a Putin agent.The Democrat Congressman is so unhinged when it comes to Trump and Russia that he even launched a webpage with flow charts and arrows trying to connect Trump to PutinThis time the smug and arrogant Swalwell took things way to far,Tucker was literally left speechless and had to cut of the interview out of fear of "exploding" in anger against the braindead Swalwell.
Pittsburgh Steelers Team Grades: Steelers Defeat Browns In OvertimeRegardless of the outcome of Sunday's game with the Cleveland Browns, the Pittsburgh Steelers were locked into the number three seed in the playoffs. Still, they wanted to end the season with a win and it took overtime action to secure the victory.
Pfc. Michael Farmer, a machine gunner assigned to Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, fires the M-240B machine gun during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 2-17 at Range 410A, aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Feb. 5, 2017. ITX is a combined-arms exercise which gives all elements of the Marine Air Ground Task Force an opportunity to utilize capabilities during large scale missions to become a more ready fighting force. 1/3 is currently participating as the ground combat element for this exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron S. Patterson/Released)
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Marisnick started in center field for the resting George Springer and went 0-for-2 with two strikeouts in Wednesday's 5-3 loss to the Yankees.
Marisnick made a splash upon his return from Triple-A last week when he hit a three-run home run, but it's been back to his old ways since. He's hitless with nine strikeouts over his last 11 plate appearances.
Which Premier League players are a yellow card away from a one-game ban?
Ander Herrera was fuming after he picked up his fourth yellow card of the season during Manchester United’s defeat to Manchester City yesterday.
His booking means he is just a caution away from receiving a one match ban.
The United midfielder is one of 25 players who are walking on ice when it comes to yellow cards.
December 31 is the cut-off date for players to avoid a suspension for accumulating five cards.
Take a look through the gallery above to see which players are close to picking up a one-match ban.
Westbound lanes reopen, eastbound lanes set to close on I-26 after bridge torn down due to fatal accident
BEIRUT — Al-Qaida-linked militants in Syria downed a Russian fighter jet on Saturday and killed its pilot after he ejected from the plane and landed on the ground in the embattled northwestern province of Idlib. The pilot resisted being captured and fired at the militants who then shot and killed him, according to one of the militants and Syrian monitors.
The Russian Defense Ministry confirmed the downing of the Su-25 and said the pilot was killed in fighting with “terrorists.” A report on the ministry’s Zvezda TV said preliminary information indicated the plane was shot by a portable ground-to-air missile in an area under control of al-Qaida’s branch in Syria.
A Kissimmee man has been arrested and charged with sexual battery on a girl younger than 12 years old, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office.
The girl told deputies that GianCarlos Rafael Ortiz, 24, has been sexually battering her for the past four months, and he admitted to the allegations, according to a press release. The incidents occurred in Osceola and Orange County, where Ortiz is facing additional charges.
The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone with information about the case or additional victims to contact them at 407-348-2222 or Crimeline at 1-800-423-TIPS. People who provide information may be eligible for a $1,000 award.
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To celebrate the bakery s tenth anniversary, this duo has written a fabulously fun book filled with customers favourite recipes and all the charm of their friendly Southern bakery. It s packed with Cheryl and Griff s baking know-how plus recipes for Back in the Day s famous Buttermilk Biscones, Old-Fashioned Cupcakes, Chocolate Bread, Cinnamon Sticky Buns, S more Pie, Almond Crunchies, Drunk Blondies, Pinkies Chocolate Lunch-Box Treats, Rustic Cheddar Pecan Rounds, and much more. Irresistible full-colour photographs of food and behind-the-scenes bakery shots will give readers a glimpse into the sweet day-to-day life at the bakery. Celebrating family traditions, scratch baking, and quality ingredients, "The Back in the Day Bakery Cookbook" is like a down-home bake sale in a book. ( Get now: https://tromasoru56.blogspot.com/?book=1579654584 )
The Greek MEP said Italy should have "fast acting reforms" in order to avoid a financial crisis similar to what struck Greece in 2009.
Speaking on CNBC, Ms Kaili said in order to avoid another financial crisis Germany should redistribute its wealth across the eurozone. She said: “I do believe that Germany should decide to have a more fair distribution of wealth in Europe. And this would help us avoid situations like that.
“So, we are working towards other action but we still have a long way to go.”
The Greek politician admitted euroscepticism is rising among member states after Italy voted for anti-EU political parties Lega and Five Star Movement (M5S) in its March elections.
SPORTSMAN and woman have raised concerns about people gambling at public recreational park. The Butterflies Rugby Football League Club and other sporting clubs use the Apex Park for training sessions. Former Papua New Guinea Hunters and senior Butterflies player Atte Bina Wabo said that it was an eye sore to see people gambling in public parks and centres meant for recreational purposes. Wabo said he approached the gamblers (people) and told them that it was not right to gamble in public places and should take it away to.
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ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) - New York's governor has ordered flags on all state buildings to be flown at half-staff to honor the late Congresswoman Louise Slaughter on Friday, the day of her funeral.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo (KWOH'-moh) calls the fellow Democrat from the Rochester area a "trailblazer" who fought tirelessly for her home district.
Slaughter died on Friday at a Washington hospital where she was being treated after falling at her home. She was 88.
FILE - In this March 25, 2014 file photo, Rep. Louise Slaughter, D-N.Y., speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington. An aide to Slaughter says the 88-year old Democratic congresswoman from upstate New York has died. (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci)
The Kentucky native served 31 years in the House and was the first woman to chair the House Rules Committee.
Calling hours will be held on Wednesday and Thursday at a Rochester funeral home. Her funeral is set for Friday at the Eastman Theatre.
The Tass news agency says that Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived at a Russian military air base in Syria.
Tass said that Putin’s plane landed at the Hemeimeem air base in Syria’s coastal province of Latakia, the heartland of Syrian President Bashar Assad’s Alawite minority. The visit marks Putin’s first trip to Syria and comes as Assad’s forces have retaken control over most of Syria under the Russian air cover.
The air base has served as the main foothold for the air campaign Russia has waged since September 2015 in support of Assad.
The Brazilian House of Representatives could vote on the pension reform bill on December 19, but the legislation would lack the required support to move on to the Senate, said House Speaker Rodrigo Maia.
“Today, President Michel Temer said he would gather the leaders to gauge votes one-by-one. He will try to identify the biggest problems to secure enough votes to pass the bill on next Tuesday,” Maia said while leaving an event at the Federation of Industries of the State of S?o Paulo (Fiesp).
“As of today, looking to next Tuesday, it is not an easy task” to vote on the bill, he warned before saying that a pension reform vote would only occur when there are enough votes.
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When Adam McKinney created a multi-media genealogical dance performance named "HaMapah/The Map," his mission was to more truthfully depict his African, Native and Jewish American ancestries. "I found that onstage representations of mixed heritage people's experiences were inaccurate, misunderstood and lacking," says McKinney, a former member of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.
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March 30 Vital Mobile Holdings Ltd:
* FY revenue decreased from RMB1.41 billion to RMB406.1 million
* FY net profit of company attributable to shareholders amounted to RMB15.5 million representing a decrease of 91.4pct
* Board recommended payment of a final dividend of HK2.000 cents per share Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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CHICAGO - If you want to talk NBA right now, there are a number of angles you can take.
There's the fourth-straight NBA Finals match-up between the Cavaliers and the Warriors. There's the constant comparison between Michael Jordan and LeBron James. Plus the NBA Draft is just about a month away, and the Bulls have the seventh-overall pick in the selections.
Camron Smith of Comcast and WBBM-TV took his appearance on Sports Feed Wednesday to touch on all of those topics in the NBA. He discussed each at length with Jarrett Payton, and yes, he gave a Finals prediction as well.
You can watch Camron's segments on Wednesday's show in the video above or below.
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On The Ultimate Fighter season 25’s latest episode, Gilbert Smith left his gloves in the Octagon following a loss to Dhiego Lima. In his weekly vlog, Johnny Nunez explains why he thinks the retirement wasn’t genuine.
Nunez also discusses why he still doesn’t think Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather will fight even though the superfight was announced for Aug. 26 in Las Vegas.
WASHINGTON, Oct 7 (APP):Foreign Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif met with the Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs Lt. General McMaster at the White House and discussed bilateral relations and regional situation in the South Asian region.
The two leaders discuss ways in which the two countries could promote mutually beneficial cooperation. They also discussed regional situation particularly Afghanistan.
The Foreign Minister briefed Gen. McMaster about Pakistan’s perspective on the US strategy and stressed the importance that Pakistan attaches to peace in Afghanistan. He also emphasized the need to working together for regional peace and stability.
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Ty Dolla $ign’s long-awaited second studio album, Beach House 3, arrives later this month to ease us into the colder months. On Friday (October 6), Ty dropped off the latest taste of the project with “Ex,” featuring one of his oldest collaborators, YG.
Over a sunny beat from Bongo By The Way — which samples the classic Bad Boy remix of 112’s hit “Only You” — the two West Coast rhymers muse about skipping out on relationships. “I just text my main chick / I told her I ain't coming home / I just text my main chick / I told her I ain't coming home tonight,” Ty sings on the hook. YG, meanwhile, raps about jet skis and rhymes “naked bitches” with “naked bitches” three times.
Ty Dolla $ign’s Beach House 3 arrives on October 27 and also features contributions from Lil Wayne, Skrillex, Jeremih, and Damian Marley.
(GUARDIAN) — The illusionist David Copperfield has been found negligent but not financially responsible for a British tourist’s injuries during a signature vanishing act that used participants from the audience of a show in Las Vegas in 2013.
Gavin Cox and his wife, Minh-Hahn Cox, alleged negligence by the multimillionaire magician, the MGM Grand hotel, two Copperfield business entities and a construction firm that was renovating the hotel.
In a complex verdict reached after several weeks of testimony but only about two hours of deliberation, the state civil court jury in Las Vegas found negligence by Copperfield, the hotel and Copperfield’s company, Backstage Disappearing.
Musgrave holds a 1.00 ERA and a 0.89 WHIP in nine innings since being promoted from Triple-A Albuquerque.
The 26-year-old lefty doesn't overwhelm anyone with velocity, but he has held his own against big-league hitters this season. Musgrave is especially dominating lefties, as they have yet to collect a hit off him this season. His 4:4 K:BB is pretty weak however, largely limiting his fantasy intrigue unless he gets a chance to make a spot start or two.
The Trump administration said Friday that it would continue much of the Obama administration's nuclear weapons policy, but take a more aggressive stance toward Russia.
It said Russia must be persuaded it would face "unacceptably dire costs" if it were to threaten even limited nuclear attack in Europe.
The sweeping review of U.S. nuclear policy does not call for any net increase in strategic nuclear weapons.
A 74-page report summarizing the review's findings says the U.S. should largely follow the Obama administration's blueprint for modernizing the nuclear arsenal, including new bomber aircraft, submarines and land-based missiles. It also endorsed adhering to existing arms control agreements.
The Trump nuclear doctrine breaks with former President Barack Obama's in ending his push to reduce the role of nuclear weapons in defense policy.
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What started out as a Monday morning bike ride for Philip and Doug turned into quite an anecdote. The pair spotted a strange shape on top of a tall cactus, but it definitely wasn’t a flower. A closer inspection revealed what it was, but how had it made its way up there… and why?
The U.S. state of Arizona has a rich history and wonderful sights for tourists and locals alike. Not only is it home to the Grand Canyon, but it also features a varied landscape that includes valleys, mountains, forests and plateaus.
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But perhaps the feature that Arizona is most renowned for is its desert terrain. Despite what many people think, although deserts are incredibly hot in the daytime, their temperature drops significantly at night. And when combined with a lack of available water, deserts are unforgiving places.
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California marijuana tax and tracking systems behind schedule - lawmaker
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb 14 California will not be ready to fully collect taxes from its recreational marijuana market at the start of next year because not all of its tens of thousands of growers will be enrolled in the system, a state lawmaker said on Tuesday.
At a press conference on Monday, B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix announced improvements to dental care for vulnerable children and adults.
April 28Harbin High-tech Group Co Ltd :
* Says it will pay cash dividend of 0.15 yuan per 10 shares (before tax) to shareholders of record on May 8, for FY 2016
* The company's shares will be traded ex-right and ex-dividend on May 9 and the dividend will be paid on May 9
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VANDALS smashed a number of windows at an independent cinema in a Yorkshire village overnight.
A total of eight windows in the front doors at the Rex Cinema on Coronation Street, Elland, near Halifax, were broken in the incident.
The damage was discovered this morning (Mon Jan 2) and happened sometime after the cinema closed at 11pm last night.
Cinema owner Charles Morris said: "We could have done with a better start to the year, but worse things happen at sea."
In October, a window was was smashed at the cinema and a charity box was stolen.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Forecasters say a late winter storm is expected to bring significant snowfall to parts of West Virginia this week.
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for at least six of West Virginia’s 55 counties starting Tuesday afternoon. Snowfall amounts of 5 inches (13 centimeters) or more are possible.
The watch area includes northeastern sections of the state. Southeastern West Virginia is expected to receive a mix of rain, sleet and snow before changing to all snow on Wednesday and Thursday.
Police: Man killed in 4-vehicle crash on I-70 in Kansas City
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The driver of a pickup truck has died in a four-vehicle crash on Interstate 70 in Kansas City.
Television station KMBC reports that the crash happened early Wednesday morning. Police say the pickup had stalled in the eastbound lanes of the interstate when it was hit from behind by a car, forcing it down an embankment. The car was then rear-ended by a sport utility vehicle. Police say a fourth car hit debris from the wreckage and the pickup driver's body.
Police said they didn't know if the pickup driver was thrown from his vehicle in the crash or was outside it when the crash happened. He died at the scene.
The driver one car was taken to a hospital with minor injuries. The other surviving drivers were not hurt.
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Information from: The Kansas City Star, http://www.kcstar.com
On Wednesday, June 14, 2017, at approximately 10:15 a.m., police, fire and rescue crews responded to a motor vehicle accident, reported to be serious in Hollywood.
Crews arrived on scene to discover t-bone style accident involving a passenger vehicle and a tractor-trailer. The occupant of the passenger vehicle was trapped under the trailer.
The accident occurred as the tractor-trailer was backing into a construction site for the new water tower on Three Notch Road, just south of Hollywood Leonardtown Road.
Firefighters from the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department worked quickly to free the trapped woman from her car.
Maryland State Police, Trooper 7 helicopter, landed at the scene and transported the victim to an area trauma center for treatment.
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — High carbon monoxide levels have forced the evacuation of children and staff from a church daycare in Indianapolis.
The Indianapolis Fire Department reports that no injuries have been reported Monday at the Purpose of Life Church daycare and that the children were released to their parents.
Citizens Energy was called to the church about 10:30 a.m. and had the building evacuated after two utility workers reported a strong smell, burning eyes and high carbon monoxide readings on the first floor. Readings were found to be higher on the second floor.
Gas was shut off to the furnace, stove and water heater. Doors and windows were opened for ventilation.
A heating and cooling company was called to check into a cause of the leak.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said that Nagpur will become Wi-Fi enabled city by March 2017.
Fadnavis was here to inaugurate the public Wi-Fi system under the Smart City project. Union Minister for Road Transport and Shipping Nitin Gadkari too was present for the function.
He said, Nagpur will take shape of 'Smart and Safe' city by March 2017. "Around 4000 surveillance cameras have been installed in the city. This will help police in obtaining information about accidents and criminal activities and also help in real time planning of traffic movement," said the CM.
Similarly, digital kiosks will be installed at city bus stops, wherein the passengers will get location of the buses, seating arrangements and timings on screen, said Fadnavis.
He said, "Various government services will be available online for citizens as digitalisation initiatives have been implemented in city and by the end of this year, Nagpur is set to become digital city of the country."
The Syrian army and its allies broke a three-year siege by Islamic State (IS) militants on the 137th Brigade’s military base near Deir Ezzor on September 5, according to pro-opposition media.
The UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights also reported on the breaking of the siege.
This video was shared by the a pro-government media organization and is described a showing the besieged forces of the 137 Brigade meeting colleagues from the Syrian army for the first time in three years. Credit: Air Falcons of Deir Ezzor via Storyful
DETROIT (AP) — Two-time Olympic boxing champion Claressa Shields is looking to take over another division.
The 23-year-old super middleweight champion is scheduled to take on Hanna Gabriels for vacant middleweight title on June 22 at Masonic Temple in Detroit.
Shields, who is from Flint, Michigan, is training with John David Jackson for the first time. She has won all five of her fights, including two by knockouts.
The 35-year-old Gabriels, who is from Costa Rica, is a super welterweight champion. She is 18-1 with 11 knockouts.
Shields is the first American, male or female, to win a boxing gold medal since Andre Ward at the 2004 Athens Olympics. The only other U.S. boxer to win two Olympic gold medals is Oliver Kirk, who won titles at the 1904 Olympics in St. Louis.
GANGNEUNG, South Korea (AP) Germany has knocked Canada out of the men’s hockey tournament at the Olympics with a shocking 4-3 upset in the semifinals.
Brooks Macek, Matthias Plachta, Frank Mauer and Patrick Hager scored as Germany got off to a fast start. Canada trailed 3-0 and 4-1 before battling back to cut the deficit to one in the third period. Canada played the second half of the game without goal-scorer Gilbert Brule, who was ejected for a hit to the head of Germany’s David Wolf.
Kevin Poulin replaced injured Canadian goaltender Ben Scrivens and allowed four goals on 15 shots. He was less to blame than Brule and other players who took several undisciplined penalties.
It was a faceoff violation by former NHL players Derek Roy and Rene Bourque that set up a 5-on-3 power-play goal by Macek.
Local hikers be warned as a mountain lion and her cub were spotted by surveillance cameras at Audubon Canyon Ranch in Sonoma County early Tuesday morning.
According to abc7news, the ranch, near Bennett Valley, spotted the two felines before dawn.
Researchers estimate the cub is eight months old and presumably very healthy. The cub is the only survivor from the litter.
They were caught on camera feasting on a deer that mom P1 (as she is called by the researchers) hunted a few days prior.
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Not Just Baker’s Loss But Montana’s Loss!
Wow, it really hit me hard last night when I got the news that Baker football great Luke Gonsioroski had lost his battle with cancer. Just this past May Luke had invited me to speak in Baker at a student council meeting for several area schools. First thing I asked him at that May event was that I wanted to see the scar! What a scar it was right down of the middle of his chest where he went through a 16-hour surgery to remove an eight tumor.
Than to surprise of everyone he came back and played football just two months later….unbelievable. Please take the time to listen to my special tribute to my friend Luke.
We may never know for sure… but we love onion rings! Listen to the story of one reporter’s bizarre investigation, and we also try to find out who has the best onion rings in the valley…
Fabinho says he'll play in midfield for Liverpool this season
The 24-year-old was snapped up last month from Ligue 1 side Monaco in a deal worth around £45m.
He can be deployed in an array of positions in defence or midfield.
But the Anfield new boy has revealed Klopp plans to deploy him in the middle of the park.
"I've been following the club closely in the last few years and they've improved greatly under Klopp," he told FourFourTwo.
"He's said I might play in a few different positions but the plan is to use me in midfield and I'm available to play wherever he needs me. He left the best possible impression.
"He told me the calendar is demanding in England and that he needs players like me.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Taiwan’s China Steel Corp:
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A state advisory panel is warning judges about participating in the March for Science event planned for Washington, D.C., and hundreds of other locations nationwide on Earth Day, April 22. An opinion released last week by the New York State Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics also warned judges against participating in other rallies sponsored by grassroots ...
The Missouri House is considering a bill that would make it harder to prove discrimination when someone is fired from work.
If the measures pass, a fired worker would have to prove that their race or gender was the main factor for their dismissal. Currently, they only have to prove that such factors contributed to their dismissal. St. Louis attorney Joseph Sklansky favors the bill and says businesses are unfairly punished under the current definition of discrimination:
“The result is a regime where allegations trump evidence, where proof that the defendant actually caused the alleged harm is no longer required, and where defendants have no choice but to either pay money to settle baseless allegations, or else expend substantial financial and other resources.”
Opponents argue it would weaken Missouri’s discrimination definition and make it harder for the, quote, “little guy” to obtain justice. The committee hearing the bill took no action Monday.
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Rohingya Muslim refugees exhausted by their journey rest upon arrival on the Bangladeshi shoreline of the Naf river after crossing the border from Myanmar in Teknaf on Sept. 30.
Half a million people have fled Myanmar to Bangladesh in the largest refugee crisis to hit Asia in decades. The crisis began when a Rohingya insurgent group launched attacks with rifles and machetes on a series of security posts in Myanmar on Aug. 25, prompting the military to launch a brutal round of "clearance operations" in response.
Those fleeing have described indiscriminate attacks by security forces and Buddhist mobs, including monks, as well as killings and rapes.
Photos: Desperate Rohingya Refugees Face Squalor at Crowded Bangladeshi Camp
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Uber says it has suspended all of its self-driving testing following what is believed to be the first fatal pedestrian accident involving the vehicles.
The self-driving testing has been taking place in Phoenix, Pittsburgh, San Francisco and Toronto.
Automakers and tech companies are competing to be first with the technology.
Police in the Phoenix suburb of Tempe say one of Uber's self-driving vehicles struck and killed a pedestrian on Sunday night.
Investigators say the vehicle was in autonomous mode with an operator behind the wheel when the woman walking outside of a crosswalk was hit.
The woman died of her injuries at a hospital.
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi expressed condolences on his Twitter account the company is working with local law enforcement on the investigation.
By: Editorial Team
Published March 16, 2018, in Woking Business
INDEPENDENT garage Central Auto Repair Services (CARS) has said arrivederci to its old home at the Martlands estate after 38 years, and upped sticks to new premises in Mayford.
The move from the Smarts Heath Lane industrial estate to a bigger site on the Guildford Road is to cope with the growing demand for the diagnostic and repair services and free collection and delivery offered by the popular business.
“I am delighted that I can continue to serve my loyal and extensive customer base from our new premises,” said proprietor Joe Ravallese.
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Prince Charles and his wife, Camilla, will visit Canada this summer for the country’s 150th birthday.
Governor General David Johnston, the Queen Elizabeth’s II representative as Canada’s head of state, said Tuesday they have accepted the government’s invitation for a tour.
The royal duo will be in Canada from June 29 to July 1.
They will travel in Ontario, Nunavut and the Ottawa area, where celebrations are planned to mark Canada’s 150th birthday on July 1.
It will be the 18th visit to Canada for the Prince of Wales, and the fourth visit for the Duchess of Cornwall.
They were last in Canada in May 2014, when they visited Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Manitoba.
Canada is a member of the British Commonwealth of former colonies.
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The B.C. Wildfire Service has provided a map of where the fires are located.
A MAN, 24, told to leave the vicinity of Hungry Jacks in Dalby at the weekend went a little way away before he started swearing and "behaving in a disorderly manner", according to police.
The man was found outside the fast-food restaurant in Dalby about 11.25pm on Saturday when police told the man to stop swearing and acting inappropriately.
The man ignored the police direction and was later issued an on-the-spot fine of $353 for his disorderly conduct.
In an unrelated matter, Dalby police are investigating after a ute parked at Dalby Hospital was broken into sometime between noon and 4.15pm on Saturday.
A red and black bag carrying clothing was stolen from the Toyota LandCruiser ute.
Anyone with information relating to either incident is asked to contact Dalby police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
FROM ANDREWS MCMEEL SYNDICATION FOR RELEASE: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2017 ASTROGRAPH by Eugenia Last Don't sit back when you should be taking advantage of every opportunity that comes your way. Make every move count.
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The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Saturday extended its support to 81-year-old former Union Minister and senior BJP leader Yashwant Sinha, who is on a sit-in here to fight for the rights of displaced farmers in Madhya Pradesh.Alok Agarwal, AAP convenor of Madhya Pradesh, reached out to Sinha in Narsinghpur on the third day of his sit-in.Agarwal declared full support of his party to the senior BJP leader, who is spending the winter nights under the open sky.Cases have been filed against the farmers, who were displaced due to an NTPC project, as they resorted to demonstration after promises made to them were not fulfilled.
Candidates who appeared for the Joint Entrance Exam (JEE Main) 2017 Paper 1 can now see the answer key and the scanned copies of the OMR sheets as the answer keys have been released online.
The answer keys and OMR sheets for JEE Main Paper 1 has been released at the official website (jeemain.nic.in.)
A special window has been opened by the Board for anyone to challenge the answer keys in case of any error. This window will close on April 22.
Here are the steps on how to download the JEE Main 2017 answer key:
Visit the official website of JEE main at jeemain.nic.in Select one of the options “View or Challenge Answer Key of Paper 1” Enter application number, date of birth and security pin in the required fields After filling the above information log in to the website Download or view the answer key
*In case you have forgotten the application number you can get the same by giving details on the “forgot application number” page
The Joint Entrance Exam (JEE Main 2017) was held on 2 April 2017.
Tourists visiting Myanmar's largest city, Yangon, could lose one of the star attractions of the former capital after the railway that encircles the city is upgraded with the help of Japanese investment. While the responsibility for upgrading the 46 km of track that makes up the Yangon Circular Railway rests with Myanmar Railways, the cost of new signaling and trains for the line is being met by the Japan International Cooperation Agency, which is aiming to have everything up and running by 2020.
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Action Bronson announced today that he is prepping his new project Blue Chips 7000, the third installment of his popular Blue Chips series, for a summer release. The new effort, which features production from Party Supplies and Harry Fraud, is his first since his 2015 debut album Mr. Wonderful. There’s no release date set for Blue Chips 7000, but Bronson did tell Zane Lowe that he hopes to have it out by late July or early August. He also described the project as “U2 on steroids,” so there’s that.
The announcement comes with the Harry Fraud-produced “Let Me Breathe.” Listen below.
Westminster Abbey in London is opening up an area of the medieval church previously closed off to the public, where hundreds of artefacts are displayed to tell about its thousand-year history.
The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries are in the 13th-century triforium, some 16 metres above the floors of the church used for royal coronations and weddings as well as a resting place for famous Britons.
From the Westminster Retable altarpiece to the funeral effigy head of King Henry VII, displayed items are exhibited along four themes - "Building Westminster Abbey", "Worship and Daily Life", "Westminster Abbey and the Monarchy" and "The Abbey and National Memory".
The Toronto Fringe presents a showcase of Canadian indie theatre artists and companies from past Fringe festivals. Featuring theatre, sketch comedy, dance works and more.
This year's shows: Birthday Balloon by Steve Cochrane; Good Morning Viet Mom by Franco Nguyen; The Harold Experience by the Assembly; Jonno by Alix Sobler, Leila Live! by Leila; Moonlight After Midnight by Martin Dockery; Rumspringa Break by Matt Murray, Akiva Romer-Segal and Colleen Dauncey; The Surprise by Christel Bartelse; SwordPlay by Sex T-Rex.
Jan 3-14, see website for schedule. $10-$15, passes $48-$90.
Check out On The Water’s 2017 August issue! Learn about trolling tactics, discover bait and switch tactics for stripers and learn how to land albies on the fly. Don’t miss it!
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ST. LOUIS, Mo _ Puerto Rico is still reeling from the devastation caused by Hurricane Maria. Some areas of the island are still without power.
Relief efforts continue and help is coming from all over the country, including right here in St. Louis.
Angel Recci, president of the St. Louis area Puerto Rican Society, talks about a concert they are hosting that benefits Puerto Rico.
Friday, October 6
Doors open at 6 p.m.
Concert starts at 7 p.m.
STLCC- Forest Park
Cafeteria Hall - ground floor
5600 Oakland Avenue
For more information visit: http://www.sprstlouis.com/
By Marquise Middleton
Blink and you'll miss it. Astrophotographer Thierry Legault posted a spectacular video of the International Space Station bisecting the moon last week.
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In this Aug. 15, 2017, photo, a skull of a young Columbian mammoth found at the construction site of the Metro Purple Line extension is placed on a cart at the La Brea Tar Pits and Museum in Los Angeles. The Los Angeles subway system is expanding and so too are the number of prehistoric fossils being recovered as crews dig beneath the city. Jae C. Hong AP Photo
Winning numbers drawn in 'Midday Daily 4' game
DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Midday Daily 4" game were:
8-2-1-8
(eight, two, one, eight)
Bethany talks with the VMI Voices and gets to know more about what the group means to them.
April 24 (Reuters) - Bank of Jiangsu Co Ltd:
* SAYS 2017 NET PROFIT UP 11.9 PERCENT Y/Y Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2KbB9p5 Further company coverage: (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
By Lila Seidman
Staff Writer
The Pacific Coast Highway is inextricably tied to the California dream: It’s scenic, iconic, film famous.
It’s also deadly.
There were 617 traffic collisions last year along PCH from the McClure Tunnel in Santa Monica to the Ventura County line, law enforcement agencies reported.
Armed with a $150,000 grant from a federal-funded state agency, a coalition known as the PCH Taskforce is working to reduce those numbers, via a multi-pronged initiative involving education, enforcement, engineering and outreach.
“Everybody says, ‘Oh my gosh, what a terrible accident,’ but it’s predictable and it’s preventable . . . if everyone just gets on the same page about being aware of how vulnerable we are, whether we’re in a car or on a bicycle or walking,” said Pat Hines, a former Palisadian and veteran traffic safety advocate hired by the Taskforce as a consultant for the initiative.
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Tristin Lane Burnett, 19, of Fort Washakie, was sentenced by Federal District Court Judge Scott W. Skavdahl on April 11, 2017, for assault resulting in bodily injury. Burnett was arrested in Riverton.
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Banda B1 zone locally referred to as Acholi quarters is a village in Kampala where residents live in their own little world of abject poverty. Burying their heads in the stone quarries where they earn a paltry 1000 shillings a day, the people here have little hope for a better life. Richard Olweny visited the village and filed this report.
Crowds braved the heat on the Memorial Day holiday Monday, May 28 to honor service women and men who paid the highest price—giving up their lives in the line of duty.
Beginning the day with a Remembrance Ceremony at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park, the public continued its show of support during Gilroy’s annual Memorial Day parade.
Although there was no official car show during this year’s events, some stylish rides made their way along the parade route. The 36 vehicles began at the train station on Monterey and Seventh Street, made its way down 10th and finished at Gilroy High School.
TBILISI (Sputnik) – Iran has the intention to establish the transit route between the Persian Gulf and the Black Sea, which "will contribute to the rapprochement of the people," Zarif said during a joint press conference after the meeting with his Georgian counterpart Mikheil Janelidze.
Janelidze specified that the sides discussed the issues related to bilateral cooperation in energy, economy and agricultural sphere and labeled 2017 as a special year due to the 25th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Georgia and Iran. Janelidze also expressed gratitude to Zarif for his support of Georgia’s territorial integrity.
Janelidze also noted that Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili would arrive on a visit to Iran later in the week.
Zarif is also expected to participate in the Georgian-Iranian business forum, which is set to be held as part of his two-day visit to Tbilisi, which began Monday.
Arutz Sheva readers share their Hannukah videos Arutz Sheva readers from around the world answered our challenge and sent their Hanukkah videos. Here are our favorites. Contact Editor ,
Jameson family Hanukkah candle lighting in South Africa
This unique program is a close collaboration between four prestigious European public universities (AgroParisTech, Lunds Universitet, University College Cork and Wageningen UR) and private enterprises. As part of its Schools Relationships Strategy, Lactalis Group wanted to become a partner of this world-class postgraduate education witch prepares students for an exciting career in the food industry. The Group Research and Development Department will accompany a student of the next promotion.
According to Zacks, "INC Research Holdings, Inc. is a global contract research organization. It provides the full range of Phase I to Phase IV clinical development services for the biopharmaceutical and medical device industries.
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Colonel Henry Brooke, who has died aged 93, was awarded an Immediate MC at the final Battle of Monte Cassino.
In mid-May 1944 Brooke was in command of a troop of the 16th/5th Lancers (16/5L) in the Liri Valley at the foot of Monte Cassino. On May 15, during an attack, one of his tanks blew up in a minefield. The crew was badly shaken but Brooke rallied them and encouraged them to stay put and keep firing for the remainder of the day.
Over the course of three days, he knocked out two Mark IV tanks, three anti-tank guns and two mortars, and inflicted heavy casualties on the enemy infantry. In fierce fighting, both his commanding officer and his squadron leader were killed. Brooke was awarded an Immediate MC for his skill, resourcefulness and inspirational leadership.
A 23-year-old man has been charged with the shooting of a man at a Leesburg, Virginia, hotel on New Year's Day.
Officers were called to the Clarion Inn on East Market Street just after 5:30 a.m. for a report of a shooting. When they arrived, they found a 33-year-old man suffering from gunshot wounds to the torso.
The victim was taken to the hospital and is listed in stable condition.
The Leesburg Police Department later identified 23-year-old Justin Robin as the suspect, and Robin turned himself in to police Monday night.
He has been charged with aggravated malicious wounding.
The motive for the shooting is unclear, but police say it does not appear to be gang related.
Actor Ranveer Singh is all praise for his "Padmavati" director Sanjay Leela Bhansali and says that the filmmaker manages to extract "great performances" from his actors.
"Padmavati" marks the third time that Ranveer is collaborating with Bhansali after "Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela" and the magnum opus "Bajirao Mastani".
"When I try to describe the way he (Bhansali) is with actors, I run out of words. It's truly inexplicable the way he manages to extract great performances from his actors. It's just a gift that he has," Ranveer told IANS in an e-mail interview.
The 31-year-old star has called Bhansali the "greatest filmmakers" of Hindi films.
"I truly regard him as one of the greatest filmmakers of Hindi cinema in all time. His form and flamboyance are unique to him and there are some things that only he can do," he added.
Ranveer will share screen space with actors Deepika Padukone and Shahid Kapoor in "Padmavati".
(Source: IANS)
Pentagon Contract Announcement
(Source: U.S Department of Defense; issued Dec 30, 2016)
Raytheon Co.-IDS, Andover, Maryland, was awarded a $163,272,761 firm-fixed-price, foreign military sales (Qatar) contract for integrated air and missile defense; related miscellaneous training; English language training; a series of pre-PATRIOT military occupational specialty and Qatar specific PATRIOT training classes to the Qatar Emeri Air Force service members who are identified for the program.
Bids were solicited via the Internet with one received.
Work will be performed in Qatar with an estimated completion date of April 30, 2020. Fiscal 2016 other funds in the amount of $81,636,381 were obligated at the time of the award.
Army Contracting Command, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, is the contracting activity (W91247-16-C-0017).
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Of all the times #bugsbunny has been in drag, sorry, but he never looked hotter than this. Look at that...all of it. And then, words I have been saying since (in my head), “Oh! You masher! Cad! Ruffian! Help, police!” Cop comes to bop-bop-bop-bop. All of it timed like a fast song pic.twitter.com/yrfuzYP6ZG
Osun bye-election: Hussein secures APC ticket
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CEE MARKETS-Banks drive indices to new highs on Fed rate outlook
* Budapest stocks touch record high, Warsaw a 17-month high * Bank stocks lead the rise after Fed hints at rate hike * Romanian inflation rises, central bank may tighten policy (Adds leu fall, trader comment, Polish rate setter) By Sandor Peto and Radu-Sorin Marinas BUDAPEST/BUCHAREST, Feb 15 Budapest stocks hit a record high on Wednesday as Central European equities rose with other markets on the prospect of a possible Federal Reserve interest rate rise next month.
LINCOLN, NEB. – “The fact that beef from Nebraska is being shipped to China today is great news for Nebraska’s farm and ranch families. China presents a tremendous market opportunity for Nebraska beef. As a top beef producer, Nebraska has much to gain from a market estimated to be worth $2.6 billion. While Farm Bureau’s primary focus continues to be securing full access for American and Nebraska beef into China, today is an important first step to making that a reality.”
“The development of the Nebraska Department of Agriculture’s Certified Beef from Nebraska Program and other age and source verified programs are important to allowing Nebraska farmers and ranchers the ability to grow the presence of Nebraska beef into this critical market.”
The Colombian star was sent out of the World Cup with his country last night, with the Cafeteros repeatedly mobbing referee Mark Geiger.
The former Manchester United and Chelsea man also seems to be picking on Geiger’s American nationality, which is unfair to say the very least.
"I found it peculiar that they put an American referee in this instance," the Monaco attacker said.
"To tell you the truth, the process leaves a lot of doubts. He only spoke English, some bias was certain. Through small calls he was pushing us [toward] our goal, that was clear for me."
Colombia went out on penalties, showing little attacking intent for most of the game.
"The referee disturbed us a lot, in the 50-50 plays, he always made the calls in favor of England," Falcao said. "This situation was undermining us. He didn't act with the same criteria for both teams.
"When in doubt he always went to the England side. It's shameful that this happens in the round of 16 of a World Cup."
Young girl, man wounded in Philadelphia street shooting
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A street shooting in Philadelphia has left a 7-year-old girl and a man wounded.
The shooting occurred around 8:40 p.m. Tuesday.
Authorities say the girl was shot in her left shoulder blade. She was driven in a private vehicle to a hospital where she was listed in stable condition.
A 23-year-old man was shot in the left arm and was also hospitalized in stable condition.
A motive for the shooting remains under investigation.
Further details about the shooting have not been disclosed, including what type of weapon was used and how many shooters may have been involved.
With her father Ernesto, 3-year-old Frieda Diaz finds a special egg as the Olympia Eagles Aerie 21 hosted its 51st annual easter egg hunt at Priest Point Park in Olympia, Wash., Sunday, April 16, 2017. Hosting as usual with multiple age group hunts, Eagles' volunteers distributed over 20,000 plastic eggs filled with candy and prize tokens for the hunt.
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More than 20 firefighters have been sent to tackle a fire at a four-storey terraced in Knightsbridge on Wednesday afternoon (July 4).
London Fire Brigade (LFB) was called to the fire in in Ovington Square, Knightsbridge at 11.20am.
Four fire engines rushed to the scene and 21 firefighters are tackling flames which have engulfed the ground floor of the four-storey home.
An LFB spokesman said: "Four fire engines and 21 firefighters and officers have been called to a fire at a house in Ovington Square, Knightsbridge.
"Part of the ground floor of a terraced house of four floors is alight.
"The Brigade was called at 1121. Fire crews from Chelsea, Battersea and Lambeth fire stations are at the scene."
The cause of the fire is not known at this stage.
We will be bringing you all the latest updates from this incident in our live blog below:
Rex Burkhead was a multi-sport star at Plano Senior High School and now has a chance to earn a Super Bowl championship with the New England Patriots. (Published 2 hours ago)
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The Cubs are .500 and hitting the baseball without much success. Yet expert J.J. Lockwood isn't panicking. In fact, he used this week's Ebertfest — and that cool statue of Roger Ebert outside Champaign's Virginia Theatre — to give the defending champs two thumbs up.
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These are the brave people of today ,fighting for freedom of religion equality rights .Lets vote out those with secularist idiologiests and anti christian faith and familly
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DREAM A LITTLE DREAM OF YOU — Kara (Melissa Benoist) deals with the loss of Mon-El (Chris Wood) by focusing all her energy on being Supergirl and the mysterious new threat against National City. Alex (Chyler Leigh) confesses a secret to Maggie (guest star Floriana Lima) about their impending nuptials. A citizen of National City has a mysterious connection to Kara, and Lena (Katie McGrath) makes a bold move. Jesse Warn directed the episode with story by Andrew Kreisberg and teleplay by Robert Rovner and Caitlin Parrish (#301). Original airdate 10/9/2017.
They actually got it done. Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor are actually going to have a boxing match. The fight is now officially set for August 26th for the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, airing via pay-per-view to the rest of the world. Yahoo! Sports Kevin Iole first reported the news, which the combatants have since confirmed.
THE FIGHT IS ON. pic.twitter.com/KhW0u3jRft — Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) June 14, 2017
(apparently Conor thinks he’s fighting Floyd Mayweather Sr, though)
This is big news, obviously, for the combat world, as this fight will be a huge seller and money maker for all parties involved. Plus this should allow the UFC to get Conor back into their octagon before the calendar changes to 2018.
UPDATE: Dana White told ESPN that the fight will take place at 154 pounds.
HOLLYWOOD, FLA. (WSVN) - Traffic backups could be seen for miles in the southbound lanes of Interstate 95 after a crash blocked off several lanes.
The crash involved at least two vehicles in the southbound express lanes on I-95, near Sheridan Street in Hollywood, Wednesday afternoon.
Florida Highway Patrol troopers and fire rescue responded to the scene and have also blocked some of the general purpose lanes.
No word on any injuries as yet.
Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.
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LORDSBURG, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico State Police says it’s currently investigating a shooting involving a Lordsburg officer.
One suspect has been transported from the scene. The officer(s) involved are said to be OK.
No further information is available at this time. KRQE News 13 will provide updates.
#NMSP investigating Lordsburg PD officer involved shooting. 1 suspect transported from the scene. Officers OK. More to follow in a release pic.twitter.com/WVsQHhGPQm — NMSP (@NMStatePolice) October 7, 2017
Sega can't resist Sonic the Hedgehog-themed racing games, but this time it's adding a twist that might have a meaningful impact on gameplay. It's offering a sneak peek at Team Sonic Racing, which introduces (surprise!) a team dynamic to the familiar karting formula. Your three-person group can pull off moves that either assist each other or take out road rivals. You'll also see car customization and pick-ups based on Sonic Colors' Wisps.
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WASHINGTON — A federal judge is warning President Donald Trump's former campaign chairman that he shouldn't be trying his case in the press. That includes drafting opinion essays published in other countries. U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson told Paul Manafort that his editing of an op-ed that appeared in an English-language newspaper in Ukraine is ...
Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. (AP Photo) Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. (AP Photo)
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said he agreed with President Donald Trump during a telephone call on Tuesday that their top priority regarding North Korea was to do what they could to halt missile launches by the regime.
“Through a firm partnership between Japan and the U.S. and cooperating with China, Russia and the international community we agreed that our priority was to work to ensure that North Korea doesn’t launch more missiles,” Abe told reporter after he spoke to Trump.
Abe said he also praised a commitment by Trump that the United States would ensure the security of the United State’s allies in the region as threats from North Korea intensify.
Under an alliance treaty with the United States, Washington has pledged to defend Japan. Japan will ask the U.S. to reaffirm that commitment in high-level talks in Washington this week.
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Motorcycle-riding muggers have shot a housewife and snatched away her purse and gold chain near Rajdhani Super Market in Dhaka’s Tikatuli area. [Read More]
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In observance of Good Friday, Sam Jones Memorial United Methodist Church will reflect on the significance of Jesus Christ's crucifixion with its Live Passion Scene. For the fourth year, the presentation will be situated on the lawn of the Cartersville church's youth house on the corner of Church and Erwin streets today from 3 to 6 p.m. "We are blessed with being a downtown church and a lot of cars pass by our church," said the Rev.
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Nampak expects higher economic growth forecasts and improved business confidence to drive the demand for packaging products in 2018 and 2019.
But despite much better gearing and better cash remittances from Nigeria, no dividend was declared in the interim period to March 2018 due to "significant" frozen cash balances in some countries.
The overall result was hit by rand strength against the dollar.
Nampak had also decided to dispose of its glass business to free up cash for growth mainly in its metals division, along with debt reduction and enhancing free cash flow. Glass is now a discontinued operation.
A solid rebound seen in the German stocks triggered a fresh recovery-wave across the European markets, driving major indices back into positive territory. However, thin trading extended into the New Year as the UK and Swiss markets remained closed for a holiday.
The European equities had a softer start to 2017, although quickly regained ground after the Italian, German and Eurozone manufacturing PMI readings bettered expectations and lifted investors’ sentiment. The 19-nation bloc’s manufacturing sector activity expanded last month at the fastest rate since April 2011.
Meanwhile Germany's DAX 30 index jumps +0.88% to 11,580 levels, while the French CAC 40 index trades +0.35% higher at 4,880. The pan-European Euro Stoxx 50 index trades little changed near 3,280 points.
A jury has convicted a Lancaster City man of 1st degree murder. Officials say 52-year old Victor Tirado was found guilty for the execution-style shooting of 21-year old Rahdir Maxton along the 200-block of East Fulton Street in September of 2015. Tirado faces a mandatory life prison term. He will be sentenced on February-7th.
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It is 18 years since Steve Smith co-founded Craggy Range, a venture that married his vision (and subsequent sweat) to the financial backing of the Peabody family. The relationship ended when Smith extricated himself completely from the business in 2015. Now Smith gives the lowdown on his new wine venture, a partnership between himself and American Brian Sheth. Source, Stuff
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HOUSTON — Oh, yes! Love is definitely in the air in Houston! Before you go on to enjoy some romantic time with that special someone in your life, take a look at this week's closing comments.
Black grapes are known for their velvety colour and sweet flavour and they are packed with nutrients and antioxidants. Black grapes are said to be the oldest cultivated fruit in the area near East Europe.
There are two widely known species of black grapes, the old species is native in the south-east coast of black sea to Afghanistan. And the new species originated from South America and North Eastern America.
The delicious sweet and juicy black grapes can be consumed fresh and raw, dried as raisins or as a juice. Black grapes are rich in nutrients and are similar in taste and texture to red or green grapes.
Black grapes taste delicious due to their deep and rich black colour. Let us have a look at the health benefits of black grapes.
1. Controls Blood Sugar
Consumption of black grapes helps to cure diabetes. It is because resveratrol, a type of natural phenol present in black grapes is responsible for increasing insulin secretion and insulin sensitivity, thereby maintaining blood sugar.
We may be living in an ever-changeable world, but some things exist to provide a comforting level of normalcy, such as the continued return of X Factor at the end of each summer. The 14th – yes, 14th – series of Simon Cowell's televised competition will soon be back on our screens. This is everything you need to know.
When will X Factor return?
You can cling on to your Saturday evening social plans until the last weekend of August. That's what we predict, at least: ITV are yet to release specific air dates for the new series of X Factor, but in recent years it has returned at that point.
Who is judging it this year?
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — SpaceX had a royal audience as it launched a satellite for Luxembourg.
The Falcon 9 rocket blasted off late Wednesday afternoon from Cape Canaveral, Florida, hoisting GovSat-1 for the government of Luxembourg and SES, the country's prime satellite operator, SES. The satellite will support both military and civilian security efforts.
Witnessing the launch were Luxembourg's Prince Guillaume and his wife, Stephanie. The country's prime minister, Xavier Bettel, and other high-ranking officials also were present.
The rocket's first-stage booster — which also flew last spring — was not recovered this time. Instead, it dropped into the Atlantic.
With GovSat-1 now in orbit, SpaceX can focus on next week's debut of its new, big Falcon Heavy rocket. The test flight is scheduled for Tuesday.
We've just got to look after ourselves and see what happens around us. I think we need to go all out for the cup as that is the most realistic chance of silverware. With a few bodies back I'd hope we'd be ok for the 8, after the last two losses I think the 4 could be out of reach, stranger things have happened though.
The sale on the fourth floor of the library will include adult fiction and non-fiction titles, books for children and young adults, DVDs and CDs, LP records and magazines. Most books will be priced between $1 and $2.
Proceeds from the book sale, one of three conducted by the Friends of the Library each year, go to help expand and enrich library services, such as this year’s Summer Reading Program for young readers and adults. If you’re not a member of the Friends, you can join for as little as $5.
FIVE OAKS, England (Reuters) - Drivers donned their suits and climbed into their cockpits at the weekend for a 12-hour endurance race with a difference: they weren't driving rallying cars, but lawnmowers.
The annual race in Five Oaks, a hamlet in West Sussex, England, started at 8 p.m. on Saturday and saw 51 three-driver teams take to the 1.4 km (0.87 mile) circuit, with the winning team completing 363 laps.
The lawnmowers can reach speeds approaching 50 mph but a week of rain preceding the race left the surface of the dirt track soft and difficult to navigate.
"This track will find out any weak points on a mower," previous winner Andy Rostron told Reuters. For the fifth year in a row the race was won by the Northerners Kick Grass team.
Lawnmower racing came out of a meeting of motor-sport fans in a pub in 1973 who wanted to create an inexpensive class of racing. Teams are forbidden from accepting sponsorship or modifying engines.
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In the bottom of the fourth inning, Cameron Romo, 19, of Rialto, staked out his gastronomical prize: the Dodgers' Chicken Waffle Sammy with a piece of fried chicken and candied, smoked bacon sandwiched between two Belgian waffles. He carried one in each hand as took an elevator to the stadium's top deck.
"I'm 100% excited," he said. He saw the postseason-special delicacy advertised online and knew he had to find one.
"I hope it's the best thing I've ever experienced," he said.
Romo might not stop there. By game's end, he might also try to get his hands on the Double Bacon Double Cheeseburger, two beef patties, cheese, bacon, maple syrup and blackberry jam with a donut on top.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A U.S. District Court judge told President Donald Trump’s former campaign manager Paul Manafort on Monday to stop communicating with the media in ways that might affect the outcome of his trial but she agreed to consider a proposal to ease his bail restrictions.
Paul Manafort, former campaign chairman for U.S. President Donald Trump, arrives for a bond hearing at U.S. District Court in Washington, U.S., December 11, 2017. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts
U.S. District Court Judge Amy Berman Jackson said she would take under advisement Manafort’s proposal to have his house arrest lifted in exchange for accepting four of his properties as collateral.
She also ordered Manafort, who is under a gag order, to stop communicating with the press in ways that might affect the outcome of his case after he helped ghost write an opinion piece that was published in an Ukrainian newspaper.
April 24 (Reuters) - DHT Holdings Inc:
* DHT HOLDINGS, INC. ANNOUNCES $485 MILLION REFINANCING AND INCREASE IN REVOLVING CREDIT FACILITY
* DHT HOLDINGS, INC. ANNOUNCES $485 MILLION REFINANCING AND INCREASE IN REVOLVING CREDIT FACILITY
* DHT HOLDINGS INC - ENTERED INTO A $485 MILLION SECURED CREDIT FACILITY AGREEMENT WITH A SIX YEAR TENOR FOR REFINANCING OF 13 OF COMPANY’S VLCCS
* DHT HOLDINGS INC - NEW CREDIT FACILITY WILL BEAR INTEREST AT A RATE EQUAL TO LIBOR + 2.40% AND WILL HAVE A 20-YEAR REPAYMENT PROFILE
* DHT HOLDINGS INC - DHT HAS ENTERED INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH ABN AMRO TO INCREASE COMPANY’S REVOLVING CREDIT FACILITY TO $57.0 MILLION
* DHT HOLDINGS INC - WITH NEW CREDIT FACILITY, INCREASED REVOLVING CREDIT FACILITY, DHT HAS EXTENDED MATURITY FOR REFINANCED FACILITIES TO Q2 2024 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
American Chamber of Trinidad and Tobago president Mitchell De Silva with other chamber directors at the business group's recent annual meeting in Port of Spain. Photo: Curtis Chase NEWLY-elected president of the American Chamber of Commerce of Trinidad and Tobago Mitchell De Silva is aiming to achieve two goals during his two-year presidency.
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8th edition of the Adom Praiz concert will be held the Perez Dome Friday 6th October, 2017
The stage is set for the 8th edition of the Adom Praiz concert which is just hours away.
Renowned gospel artistes Francis Adjei, Steve Crown and Preye Odede have arrived in the country and are promising a spirit-filled night.
Joe Mettle, Denzel Prempeh, Celestine Donkor, Lady Ann, Joyce Blessing, The Multimedia Choir and a host of others are already for the mammoth concert at the Perez Dome.
Ibrahim Ben-Bako of the Entertainment News desk caught up with The Multimedia Choir at their rehearsal grounds at the Christ Temple.
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - Virtus Investment Partners Inc:
* VIRTUS INVESTMENT PARTNERS ANNOUNCES INVESTMENT IN SUSTAINABLE GROWTH ADVISERS
* VIRTUS INVESTMENT PARTNERS - ENTERED INTO AGREEMENT TO BUY MAJORITY INTEREST IN SUSTAINABLE GROWTH ADVISERS
* VIRTUS INVESTMENT PARTNERS - EXPECTS TO FINANCE TRANSACTION USING BALANCE SHEET RESOURCES, AVAILABLE CAPACITY ON CREDIT FACILITY, AMONG OTHERS
* VIRTUS INVESTMENT - WOULD PURCHASE EQUITY INTEREST HELD BY ESTANCIA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT & A PORTION OF EQUITY HELD BY SGA‘S PARTNERS Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia's prime minister says he is disappointed that excerpts of an off-the-record speech he gave at Parliament House parodying President Donald Trump have been broadcast by a television network.
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull made fun of Trump and the Australian government's dismal opinion polls during a lighthearted speech on Wednesday at a ball hosted by the Federal Parliamentary Press Gallery.
Turnbull's first telephone conversation with Trump in January over a refugee resettlement deal was, in Trump's words, "testy." But the two leaders made a public show of friendship when they met for the first time in May.
While Turnbull is rarely critical of Trump in public, he mocked the president off-the-record.
Turnbull was apparently recorded on a phone and broadcast by the Nine Network on Thursday.
PHILADELPHIA — A judge in Philadelphia has denied Meek Mill’s request for the removal of another judge from the rapper’s case.
President Judge Leon Tucker told Mill in a Wednesday hearing that he doesn’t have jurisdiction over the matter. He says only the state Supreme Court can decide that.
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ordered Mill’s release from prison last month where he was serving a two- to four-year sentence on a probation violation related to a decade-old gun and drug conviction.
Mill’s lawyers want Judge Genece Brinkley removed from his case. They allege she’s been waging a vendetta against the rapper, including sending him to prison for the probation violations.
She has strongly defended her impartiality.
Prosecutors say they believe Mill should get a new trial because of questions raised about the credibility of his arresting officer.
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This story has been corrected to show the judge didn’t address retrial, only removal of other judge.
Sixth Circ. Says City Approval Needed FM Station Upgrade
Law360, Washington (February 2, 2018, 9:53 PM EST) -- A Christian radio station in Riverview, Michigan, cannot upgrade broadcast equipment on a city-owned radio tower without approval from the city, a Sixth Circuit Panel ruled Monday, affirming a lower court’s finding that such approval was required by the station’s lease allowing it to place equipment on the tower.
Superior Communications sued Riverview in federal court after the city refused to grant it permission for an equipment upgrade that would have significantly increased the signal power for its Christian radio station Smile FM in 2015, claiming...
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Acciari ( hand) is slated to miss Monday's game against the Avalanche, CSN New England's Joe Haggerty reports.
Acciari, who works on the B's fourth line, could miss time beyond that, so the team may need to call up a forward to fill in, with David Backes already slated to miss time. Options on that front include Jakob Forsbacka-Karlsson and Danton Heinen, or alternatively Austin Czarnik could potentially return to the mix, after starting the season on IR.
The gang talks Fortnite mobile, Darwin Project, Microsoft’s new E3 plans, Toys R Us closing, Rainbow Six Siege, Shipwreck's new Xbox One X, and of course, DJMax Respect.
Update From New York City Now, we're giving you an update on the story of an explosion in midtown Manhattan. Reports shortly before 8 this morning came about an explosion close to the New York Port Authority.
During the British National Television Awards in 2015, actor David Tennant, who’s best known for his roles in Doctor Who and Broadchurch, watched the stage in delighted disbelief as he realized that he was going to be honored with the prestigious Special Recognition Award at the ceremony. With the camera fixed on his face, Tennant let the emotion wash over him as he watched the short film of his friends, colleagues and his late father all speaking about their love for him. His gracious acceptance speech was just as emotionally honest, particularly when he spoke about his family and when he dedicated the award to his father.
…And seeing that he was on that film and didn’t tell me, I would like to dedicate this to my dad. He’s an inspiration and a role model.
A view of the presentation from the stage.
Tennant was still shaking in disbelief after the show.
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May 2 Bellerophon Therapeutics Inc
* Bellerophon Therapeutics says effective April 26 , co terminated at market issuance sales agreement entered into on May 27, 2016 - SEC Filing
* Bellerophon Therapeutics Inc - Decided to terminate sales agreement because it does not intend to utilize sales agreement to raise additional capital Source text: [bit.ly/2pD4Fdy] Further company coverage:
Homicide detectives have taken over an investigation after a man’s body was found at a King Township construction site on Friday.
Police said they responded to the area of Jane Street and Mount Mellick Drive around 4:40 p.m. after receiving reports from the public.
York Regional Police’s homicide unit is now investigating and are appealing to anyone who may have observed anything suspicious in the area at the time to speak with police.
The victim has been identified as 46-year-old Richard Layton of no fixed address. He was known to frequent the area of Sherbourne Street and Dundas Street in Toronto.
Police are also looking to speak to anyone who knows the victim and may have seen him in York Region prior to Friday.
Investigators can be reached at 1-866-876-5423 ext. 7865. Anonymous information can also be reported to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
The Vancouver Island Marmot Recovery Foundation is prepping for a busy spring.
Executive Director Adam Taylor says they are expecting to see the marmots beginning to come out of hibernation in the next month.
He says the foundation is putting in a lot work to get ready.
“We’re trying to get all of our feeders ready, so that as soon as the snow conditions allow us to, we can get feeders up into the mountains. Those…should help them reproduce even more.” He adds that it will be a really busy summer.
Taylor says they’re also preparing a facility to house marmots arriving from the Calgary and Toronto Zoos, which will be released into the wild this summer.
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Bath bomb stations, therapy dogs and free spa days at college — not anything like you remember?
It must be finals week, or as the Community College of Westmoreland County has taken to calling it, “Stress Less Week.”
Like colleges everywhere, WCCC is encouraging students to prepare well, breathe deeply, chill out and take advantage of minor distractions, such as hanging out with dogs or making bath bombs to ease the stress of finals week.
Nicole Savage, 19, of Greensburg, took a break Monday morning at the WCCC's bath-bomb making station to craft a bomb with sweet orange scents.
“I have an anatomy final and it's tough. This definitely helps,” the nursing major said.
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KTSA radio host Jack Riccardi invites Rep. Lyle Larson (R-TX), Cathey Meyer, and Robert Fleming to discuss the big topics of the week, including the horrific mass shooting of a country music concert in Las Vegas, Rep. Lyle Larson’s senate bill 5 giving homeowners more power to resist annexation, and why does removing a monument cost over $200,000?
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Using the Obamacare repeal fight as an example, a group of organizations is mounting ground and air forces for the months to come.
The Travelin’ McCourys will release their debut album on May 25, it was announced today. In advance of the album, the group premiered the lead single “Borderline” via Relix Magazine, which you can hear below.
The McCoury brothers, Ronnie and Rob, were born and raised in the bluegrass tradition. The brothers spent years touring with their father, the bluegrass musician Del McCoury.
“The album definitely shows what we’ve evolved into as a band. And, it’s a pretty good representation of what’s happening with the whole genre,” Ronnie McCoury said. “The old bluegrass material is something I love but it’s been done many times. We’re forging ahead with our own sound. That’s what you have to do to make it all work.”
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Zeller (back) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Cavaliers, Matt Velazquez of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Zeller is set to miss a second straight game, as he's still dealing with some discomfort in his ribs when taking contact and performing certain moves. The Buck aren't willing to provide any sort of concrete timetable for his return, but there does appear to be a chance that Zeller misses more time. For now, his next shot to play will be Wednesday against the Laker. Thon Maker should see an increased role as a result, while Marshall Plumlee will provide some emergency depth at the position.
FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — Police have broken up a crowd of about 200 demonstrators at Colorado State University after a group arrived armed with bats and shields.
Campus police say there were no arrests at the demonstration late Friday.
The Fort Collins Coloradoan reports some people were chanting a Nazi slogan but no details were immediately available. The newspaper says some scuffles broke out.
CSU spokeswoman Dell Rae Ciaravola says police were unable to determine any political affiliation for the group armed with bats before officers dispersed the crowd.
CSU President Tony Franks said some groups present had “a goal of violence to spread their fear.” He didn’t elaborate.
The demonstrators were outside a student center where conservative activist Charlie Kirk was speaking. In his talk, he distanced himself from white supremacists.
PARIS — Farewell, JFK. Hello, Jacques Chirac.
A French town is changing the name of a major avenue, scrapping the name of late U.S. President John Fitzgerald Kennedy to honour a French president instead.
The city council in Brive-la-Gaillarde, a town in Chirac’s former fiefdom in central France, voted late Thursday to rename the street “Jacques and Bernadette Chirac,” after the president who served 1995-2007 and his wife.
Mayor Frederic Soulier said the city preferred to honour a couple who did a lot for the region rather than a foreign leader.
Bernadette Chirac said in a letter published by radio network France Bleu that the initiative “moves us a lot” and called it a “great honour.”
Chirac’s name is associated with a Paris museum but it’s the first street named after him.
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Majority Whip Steve Scalise threw out the ceremonial first pitch before Game 1 of the NL Division Series between the Washington Nationals and Chicago Cubs.
The Louisiana Republican made a triumphant return to the House last week — more than three months after he was wounded while practicing for an annual charity baseball game featuring members of Congress.
Scalise wore a red Nationals jersey Friday night with his name and No. 3 on the back. He threw to U.S. Capitol Police officer David Bailey while holding onto a walker stationed a few feet in front of the mound.
Scalise, Bailey and two others were wounded when a gunman opened fire at the practice. Zack Barth and Matt Mika, the other shooting victims, were honored after the pitch.
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40 animal activists arrested at California egg farm
PETALUMA, Calif. (AP) — Authorities have arrested 40 animal rights activists who entered a Northern California organic egg farm to document alleged cruel conditions and rescue chickens.
The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office says the trespassing arrests were made Tuesday in Petaluma after several hundred people gathered at Sunrise Farms.
Authorities say they were told that activists had broken doors to some coops and removed birds.
The group Direct Action Everywhere says it held a vigil and sit-in, demanding the right to remove sick and injured birds.
The group says 37 chickens were taken to receive veterinary care.
The Sheriff's Office says the arrests were peacefully arranged with demonstrators, who were cited and released.
A call to Sunrise Farms wasn't immediately returned but its eggs are certified by the nonprofit group Humane Farm Animal Care.
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Prabhakar Sharan's life could have been a carefully crafted script for Bollywood. From growing up in Bihar's Motihari to selling agarbattis in a strange country to becoming the first Indian to star in a Latin American film, 37-year-old Sharan's life is a study in determination.
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The annual winter phenomenon known as the firefall is now back at Yosemite National Park.
The firefall, which happens each February for about 10 days at the park's Horsetail Fall, features a waterfall appearing like golden lava.
"It is like watching something out of an Indiana Jones movie," said Sangeeta Dey, a photographer who trekked to Yosemite for the annual firefall. "Very surreal!"
The optical illusion is created when the setting sun hits the waterfall just right, over a few nights, making it seem to glow within.
The firefall at Yosemite is predicted to last until Feb. 23.
February 15, 2017
by Canadian Manufacturing.com Staff
WINNIPEG—Transit bus manufacturer New Flyer Industries Inc., announced Feb. 14 that Nassau Inter-County Express (NICE), located in Garden City, N.Y, has exercised options under its current contract for 40 and 60-foot Xcelsior compressed natural gas (CNG) buses.
The options exercised under this contract include an order for 28 40-foot Xcelsior CNG buses and five 60-foot buses. Once completed, 25 buses will remain on the contract to be exercised at a later date.
The 28 40-foot buses will replace existing buses in the NICE fleet that have reached the end of their useful life, while the five 60-foot buses will be used on NICE’s new bus rapid transit line, scheduled to start service in 2017.
Nifty
Current: 10,614 (fut: 10,621), Target: NA
Stop-long positions atStop-short positions at 10700. Big moves could go till 10,750, 10,500. Along 10,700c (8) is cheap, even with two sessions left. Breakeven is at 10,709 less than 1 per cent from spot.
Bank Nifty
Current: 25,042 (fut: 25,019)
Target: NA
Stop-long positions at 24,925. Stop-short positions at 25,125. Big moves could go till 25,350, 24,700. Bias look slightly negative.
Larsen & Toubro
Current price: Rs 1,378
Target price: Rs 1,400
Keep a stop at Rs 1,365 and go long. Add to the position between Rs 1,390 and Rs 1,395. Book profits at Rs 1,400.
Current price: Rs 1,860
Target price: Rs 1,840
Keep a stop at Rs 1,875 and go short. Add to the position between Rs 1,845 and Rs 1,850. Book profits at Rs 1,840.
Wipro
Current price: Rs 287
Target price: Rs 277
Keep a stop at Rs 292 and go short. Add to the position between Rs 279 and Rs 280.
Book profits at Rs 277.
Target prices, projected movements in terms of next session, unless otherwise stated
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A man who shot two people at a company office, killing one man and wounding another in Kamisu, Ibaraki Prefecture, on Wednesday morning, was found dead in his car about 80 minutes later after having apparently shot himself.
According to police, the suspect, Yoshihiro Tomita, 65, was an employee at the company, Kashima Shinpan, which handles waste disposal. Fuji TV reported that at around 7:40 a.m., he entered the company’s administrative office and fired shots at two male employees.
The two employees were taken to hospital where one of them, aged 49, died about an hour later. The second victim, 28, is in a stable condition, police said Wednesday.
Tomita was found in his car in a park at 9 a.m. about four kilometers from the scene of the shooting. He had a bullet wound to his head and the gun was in the car.
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Just today, a list of "Best Beer____" was circulating around the 'net, this one from seattlerefined.com, in which a staff journalism student, whose bio has not one word in it about beer or brewing experience, compiled a post by simply pasting a highly suspect list from something called infogroup.com, which claimed to enumerate America's "Hidden Gem" beer towns. Bluntly put, the entire list is what the English would call " bollocks ".
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One of the most anticipated events of 2017 will be a total solar eclipse across North America. Nicole has an avid interest in all things science.
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Southern California driver held after pursuit
RANCHO PENASQUITOS, Calif. (AP) — The California Highway Patrol arrested a motorist after a series of events in San Diego County that included igniting a brush fire and almost running over a firefighter.
The San Diego Union-Tribune reports the CHP received word of an SUV being driven recklessly on State Route 76 Monday afternoon,
The SUV crashed and ignited a brush fire, and when a Cal Fire crew arrived, it sped off and almost struck the firefighter.
CHP ground units discontinued the pursuit for safety reasons but a helicopter crew continued to follow the SUV and direct officers to its location when it stopped in Rancho Penasquitos.
After a short pursuit on foot, the driver was arrested for investigation of driving under the influence of a drug and felony evading.
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MADISON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Germantown softball team has three seniors on its roster that have been playing varsity since the school opened six years ago.
Those players are twin sisters Natilyn and Breanna Hasty as well as Megan Cummins. Megan’s sister, Madiysn, is a manager on the team.
Click the video above to hear how this group of seniors is remembering their time at Germantown and what they’re planning after high school.
A Bradenton man is dead after he was run over by a car last night in Manatee County.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, 46 year old Ronnie Allen was riding a bicycle in the center northbound lane of U.S. 41 just south of Orlando Avenue at around 8 pm when he struck the right side of a vehicle in the left lane and fell off his bike into the center lane of traffic.
A car traveling behind him then ran over him. Allen was pronounced dead at the scene.
Neither of the drivers nor any passengers were injured in the incident.
The crash is under investigation.
press release: We are meeting to discuss forming a local of the SPUSA in the area.
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1. What is the SPUSA.
2. Statement of Principles that all members agree to on joining
3. The steps needed to be taken to form a local
4. Open discussion on what local issues should be tackled and how.
I want to keep the meeting short to respect people's time, but I am willing to moving to somewhere nearby to and continue any discussion.
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Hi Dave! I got an email from Amazon that I'd won a headset and just needed to click to confirm, but when I clicked on the Rewards button, I ended up on a survey site. What's wrong with the link, the headset looks very nice? While it would be nice to report that everyone on the Internet is a nice person that has your best interests at heart, the fact is that underneath the funny jokes, pictures of kittens and email from your long-lost cousins, there's an underbelly of criminal activity.
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House Speaker Paul Ryan of Wisconsin plans to hold a town hall meeting next Monday. It would be the Janesville Republican’s first such event to be open to the public in nearly two years.
The nationally-televised town hall in Racine is being organized by CNN and will be hosted by Jake Tapper. Ryan’s office says CNN will be in charge of attendance for the event and is inviting attendees from the 1st congressional district which he represents.
Ryan, who’s been criticized for not holding a public town hall since October 2015, has defended himself by saying he doesn’t want opponents from outside his district to disrupt any such meeting. Ryan has opted to hold invite-only events at businesses and over the telephone.
U.S. Representative Mark Pocan, a Democrat who represents Wisconsin’s 2nd congressional district, is promising to fact check Ryan’s remarks in real time, on Twitter.
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South Korean media reported Tuesday that Kim Jong Nam, older brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, was assassinated at a Kuala Lumpur airport by two women, though Malaysian officials would say only that a North Korean man died after suddenly becoming ill at the airport. District police chief Abdul Aziz Ali said the man was waiting for a flight to Macau on Monday when he fell ill and died en route to a hospital.
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Morgan Stanley’s recent moves around recruiting point to a larger, unfolding strategy of protecting its assets and cutting costs—including compensation—in order to raise profits, industry recruiters tell FinancialAdvisorIQ.
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The firm has cut recruiting bonuses, ditched the broker recruiting protocol, gone to court to keep departing brokers from taking clients, and increased deferred compensation. The picture the recruiters paint—and this sounds like it’s based on educated guesswork—is this:
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) - Authorities say an officer has shot and wounded a man who pointed a rifle at responding officers after calling 911 to report that he wanted to commit suicide.
Springfield police said in a news release that 43-year-old Jerry Beasley, of Springfield, is in stable condition at a hospital after he was shot Saturday night. He is charged in Greene County with assault on a law enforcement officer and unlawful use of a weapon. Bond is set at $40,000.
The release says a perimeter was established around Beasley’s home after he threatened to shoot neighbors and responding officers. Police say officers attempted to talk to Beasley but that he refused to put down the rifle. He was shot after positioning himself behind a vehicle and pointing the rifle at officers.
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Americans pulled back on their spending at auto dealers and restaurants in March, prompting a dip in retail sales despite signs of a health job market. The Commerce Department says retail sales fell a seasonally adjusted 0.2 percent last month.
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April 28 Barclays Plc
* Africa banking profit before tax, excluding impairment of Barclays' holding in BAGL, increased to 325 mln stg
* Management views its current PPI provision as appropriate
* We have also observed an increase in PPI complaint flow from March 2017
* Credit impairment charges increased 19 pct to 527 mln stg in Q1
* On Africa, we await approval for separation arrangements already agreed with local management
* Markets income decreased 4 pct to 1.35 bln stg reflecting a 14 pct reduction in macro income to 490 mln stg, due to weaker performance in U.S. rates and impact of exiting energy-related commodities
* 10 pct reduction in equities at markets business to 462 mln stg driven by lower U.S. equity derivatives Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting By Rachel Armstrong)
An East Texas man is being held on $100,000 bond on several assault charges. Longview police say 18 year old Dayton Reed Mize pulled a knife on a group of people at a party, fled from the scene but then fell on his knife. When he was caught by an officer, he allegedly punched the officer in the face. Mize is charged with assault with a deadly weapon and assault on a police officer. The officer was not injured.
After 12 years under Ford ownership, Sweden's number-one car brand was sold to Geely, China's biggest independent carmaker, in 2010. Volvo's HQ stayed in Sweden but some manufacturing shifted to China.
Volvo's emphasis has always been on safety and build quality. These days, it's also pursuing a green agenda with its DRIVe products.
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The range of cars extends from the C30 three-door hatchback up to the big XC90 SUV, and Volvo effectively occupies a 'middle zone' between the mainstream and prestige markets.
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People kick-start the summer by watching the Do-Dah Parade on June 3, 2017 in Kalamazoo. (Carly Geraci | Mlive.com)
KALAMAZOO, MI -- Although we had temperatures in the mid-90s for Memorial Day, summer in Kalamazoo will not officially kick off until the weekend that follows the holiday.
The Do-Dah Parade, a community favorite, marks the official start of summer for Kalamazoo residents on Saturday, June 2.
Related: 2017 Do-Dah Parade photos
The parody parade, meant to bring the community together for fun, is only a part of what the June Jubilee has to offer throughout the weekend.
What follows is a list of things to check out in Kalamazoo the weekend of June 1-3.
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This story might make your eyes glaze over, a famous doughnut chain is set to return to the South Bay on July 6, 2018. Dunkin' Donuts says a shop at 5519 Snell Avenue, near Blossom Hill Road, will open at 6 a.m. Friday.The grand opening celebration with the official ribbon cutting, public officials, charitable donation check presentation, etc. will all be happening on July 14, said Dunkin' Donuts in a statement to ABC7 News.Even though "donuts" is in its name, Dunkin's coffee is what a lot of people crave.Don't be jelly! Dunkin' Donuts has several Bay Area locations including shops in South San Francisco, Half Moon Bay, Walnut Creek, American Canyon and Fremont.
SUKKUR: Opposition leader, Syed Khursheed Shah spoke out against Nawaz Shareef for staging a rally that was “against state institutions” on Monday.
Shah recalled Benazir Bhutto and Asif Ali Zardari’s removal from office addressing an event earlier today.
“Nawaz and Shehbaz played a big role in disqualifying Shaheed Benazir Bhutto and Asif Zardari, do they not remember that time?” he said.
“When we were trying to [abolish] Articles 62, 63 Nawaz Sharif had ‘conspiracy’ on his mind,” Shah alleged, adding, “Nawaz was thinking of applying those articles against Zardari in the memo scandal.”
Shah called out wastefulness at PMNL-N’s ‘show of force’ rally, estimating a cost of “atleast Rs. 40-50 crore”.
“Mian sahib, be silent now. Come back when you are restored,” the opposition leader said.
Former Prime Minister Nawaz Shareef took out a four-day rally, setting out from Islamabad and making several stops along GT Road before reaching Lahore on Sunday.
Mohamed Salah netted twice for Liverpool against Roma
Liverpool have all-but certainly secured their place in next month's Champions League final after an emphatic 5-2 win over the Italian outfit.
Salah netted twice in the first half to send Jurgen Klopp's side on their way.
The first was a curling effort from the edge of the area which left Roma goalkeeper Alisson helpless.
And the second was a sumptuous chip over the Brazilian after he went to ground early.
The brace now means Salah has broken another record this season.
Good to see that the BBC is dealing with all the BIG issues. Take this one…
“An internet search for black dolls will bring up about 20 million results in less than a second – but parents have discovered the toys to be increasingly hard to find on the shelves of High Street stores. Why is this?”
Yip, this is the sort of deranged SJW crap that the BBC specialises in. Next up, where are the transgender dolls?
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Pancho, a Shih Tzu from California, clearly has his owners wrapped around his paw. Not only have they created an Instagram account in his honor, but when he decides to destroy their bathroom, they clean up after him while he looks the other way.In a video posted by @sadgalroro on March 15, the Twitter user’s boyfriend can be seen in the background cleaning up a mess while the responsible party (Pancho) looks at the camera without a care in the world.As @sadgalroro succinctly puts it, “here’s my dog not giving a f*** about making a mess in the bathroom.” Credit: @sadgalroro via Storyful
Governor Bevin signed the bill into law during a ceremony at Gibbs (WFIE)
Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin wrapped up a bill signing ceremony at Gibbs Die Casting Corporation on Wednesday.
This new law now allows companies like Gibbs to haul more of its material on Kentucky roadways, making them more competitive with neighboring states.
Governor Bevin signed the bill into law during a ceremony at Gibbs.
The Governor said by moving more product at one time, companies can now compete with other states and hopefully get more contracts, hire more people, and move more cash around into the local economy.
Governor Bevin said companies in other states won't be beating Kentucky businesses on price.
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A 39-year-old has admitted breaking into the Old Burgh Buildings in Newmarket Street, Falkirk.
James Brogan, Castings, Castings Avenue, Falkirk, committed the offence between November 23 and November 24 back in 2015.
At Falkirk Sheriff Court last Thursday Sheriff Derek Livingston adjourned the case until July 26 for a drug treatment and testing order assessment.
The company's shares remain expensive despite the desirability of this global package delivery leader's shareholder friendly dividend increases and share buybacks. The company's shares, however, have begun to break down after the late December 2016 earnings results of its competitor Federal Express.
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There are roughly three to four months until This Is Us returns for a third season, but the wheels are already well in motion for the next triumphs and tragedies to befall the Pearson family.
"We are back, we are writing away and we're deep into season three," This Is Us creator Dan Fogelman told E! News' Will Marfuggi. "We have actually been working on the writing and breaking of it for quite a long time now. We're pretty deep in…I'm very excited about it. I think we might be looking at our most ambitious, potentially our best season yet, which is rare to say when you're entering your 37th episode of a show, but I feel recharged. I think we have really spectacular stuff coming and real showcases for these actors."
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Well here it is The off-season. Now comes being bored and depressed for 8 more months. Frankly I would rather watch bad football than no football. At least we have a month of playoffs but that's it. It does look to be an active offseason but I have a feeling some of us will regret wanting some of the things that happen. When does pre season start again?
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With structure fires on the rise, Findlay Fire Department has advice on protecting yourself and your belongings. Findlay Fire Inspector Kevin Shenise (Sheh-knees) said that you’ll want to make sure your appliancesare up to date.
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Shenise said that you should check your smoke detectors.
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He also said that having a plan of escape is important. Also if there is a fire, once you are outside you should stay outside.
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The shared currency rallied hard on Wednesday, helping the EUR/USD pair to stage a solid rebound from 10-month lows. The political crisis in Italy abated after the 5-Star Movement reportedly called for a withdrawal of Paolo Savona’s candidacy for economy ministry in an effort to form a coalition government and avoid a snap election. The […] The post EUR/USD Forecast: 1.1700 confluence area might hinder further recovery, EZ CPI in focus appeared first on Forex Crunch.
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Authorities in the central Mexican state of San Luis Potosi say they have found the body of a journalist abducted a day earlier by armed men.
State prosecutor's office spokesman Ivan Ojeda says the body of photographer Edgar Daniel Esqueda Castro was found Friday near a San Luis Potosi airport.
On Thursday, the prosecutor's office denied that its agents had taken Esqueda from his home. The armed men were allegedly dressed as police.
Ojeda said that the office is pursuing multiple lines of investigation.
The New York-based Committee to Protect Journalists says that the freelance journalist covered crime and society, contributing to local news sites Metropoli San Luis and Vox Populi.
At least eight journalists had already been killed this year in Mexico.
The four discs are organized with distinct themes: “Disc 1 — Going to War Again” with songs rooted in the return of war so soon after the end of WWII; “Disc 2 — Somewhere in Korea,” documenting soldiers’ hopes and fears about their involvement in a civil war thousands of miles from their homes; “Disc 3 — On the Homefront,” how the war affected family members and friends back in the states; and “Disc 4 — Peace and Its Legacies,” with songs delving into the challenges for soldiers who survived and returned home.
For over 60 years the Warren County Public Library has been offering services. What started as private collections and subscriptions with clubs in 1838 and 1878 has now evolved into the modern library.
According to local historian Jonathan Jeffrey, these two early efforts to open libraries failed because they were not open to the general public. The turn of the 20th century welcomed the creation of new literary clubs and the growth of Western Kentucky Normal School into a popular state college made for an educational push.
Thanks to the efforts of Margie Helm, head of the college’s library, a small public library was set up in 1938 in the Helm Hotel downtown. It moved to the Armory in 1941, but was completely destroyed by a 1946 fire. After thousands of donations, the new stock moved to Chestnut Street in 1947 and a new book-mobile was created.
In 1953 the Bowling Green City Library was finally established by the city council. Now there are four locations county-wide and a mobile branch.
UNION TOWNSHIP, N.J. (AP) - A New Jersey man who fatally stabbed his father and set their family home on fire last year has been sentenced to 25 years in prison.
Union County prosecutors say Jeffrey Adams must serve nearly 22 years before he becomes eligible for parole under the sentence imposed Friday. The 21-year-old Union Township man pleaded guilty last month to aggravated manslaughter.
Emergency responders found the body of 59-year-old Michael Adams inside the residence after the May 8 fire. Jeff Adams fled the home after the fire started but turned himself in to police later that day.
Authorities say Jeff Adams stabbed his father after the two argued, but further details haven't been disclosed. They also haven't said how the fire was started.
No other injuries were reported in the fire.
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‘Installed in the silence of a room, generally a very small space, sometimes with daylight, sometimes with a lamp, a flash, just one spot … in a short distance, in the same living area, I can talk with the individual, my fellow, a chosen human being, and looking at him I repeat once again this old ritual. A very short moment. Probably the most ancient since man has been on Earth. Strip little by little all the details, and in silence try to catch what maybe is under the skin’
Over the years, Make-A-Wish Connecticut has been consistent in granting the wishes of local kids, but none of it would be possible without the help of everyone in the community. As the need for wishes grows, so does the need for continued generosity.
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Weighing in on tech regulation from Recode's Code Conference on Wednesday, Zillow CEO Spencer Rascoff rushed to Facebook's defense. He said the social network shows evidence of a "cultural shift," and executives are now more wary of the negative potential of their creation.
In an interview on Tuesday with Recode's Kara Swisher, Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg said she and other Facebook leaders "didn't see coming a different kind of more insidious threat, but once we saw it, we did publish a white paper" and made some changes. Rascoff felt the interview was evidence of a real pivot in Facebook company culture.
"More important than actual regulation will be that companies take seriously the impact of their platform – and yes, I do think Facebook has realized that," Rascoff said on Wednesday.
"I really think that the cultural shift they talked about yesterday is real. You can see it in Sheryl's eyes," he added on CNBC's "Squawk Alley."
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Remy Ma and her husband Papoose are expecting their first child together.
The couple revealed their big news on Instagram on July 3, 2018, as they shared video and photographs of their vow renewal, which they used to surprise their guests with a baby announcement.
Addressing their wedding guests, Remy said, “Although we told you guys that we were renewing our vows, which we are, we also wanted y’all out here when we told you guys…” she trailed off as she handed the microphone to her husband.
“We having a baby!” Papoose said with his hand rubbing Remy’s stomach.
The third and, we’re assured, final series of the Dorset crime drama kept us guessing until the last 20 minutes. In a largely satisfactory yet emotionally exhausting episode, we discovered the identity of the serial sexual predator who had been terrorising women beside those now famous Jurassic coastal cliffs.
A predicted 12m of us rounded off the long weekend by sitting down for this tense climax, comfort-eating chocolate eggs to cope with the stress. Such had been the secrecy surrounding this finale that ITV refused to send out advance copies to critics. No leaks, no spoilers, no time-shifted viewing - a welcome throwback to the days of communal event TV.
In this March 3, 2017, file photo, Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney, center, a member of Congress's bipartisan task force combating anti-Semitism, speaks with a reporter after holding a news conference to address bomb treats against Jewish organizations and vandalism at Jewish cemeteries at the Park East Synagogue in New York. Kendall Sullivan, a Connecticut man who posted threats against Jews and synagogues on a metal music internet forum plans to argue at his sentencing that he has served enough time in prison.
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A Suisun City massage business was held up at gunpoint Sunday night, and police are looking for two black men in connection with the after-hours incident. Police reported that a black man entered the lobby of Rolling Touch about 8:35 p.m. He left after being told the parlor was closed for business and he would have to return the next day.
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Glastonbury police warned drivers of black ice after a rollover in the area of Hebron Avenue and Ridge Road on Sunday night. (Glastonbury police)
The Glastonbury Police Department took to social media to warn drivers of the dangers of black ice on Monday morning.
Police reported a rollover crash in the area of Hebron Avenue and Ridge Road on Sunday night.
One vehicle was involved.
"This time of year with daytime melting and cold nights, black ice can develop quickly on the roads," they posted to Facebook. "Please slow down and use caution when driving under these conditions."
There's no word on injuries.
Refreezing following Saturday's Winter Storm Ali was said to be an issue for drivers across the state during the Monday morning commute.
For real-time traffic updates, check the Channel 3 traffic map here.
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Four years of hard work are coming to an end for El Cerrito (Calif.) safety Delano Ware, who will be graduating from high school on June 9.
The 6-foot, 180-pound two-star prospect feels he has grown both on and off the field over the past couple years, and he believes his experiences will guide him moving forward.
“It's a big step,” Ware said. “It's been a long journey, but it is just the beginning. I just want to thank God for everything, and I look forward to using all I have learned while in high school as I go off to college.”
WESTFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Residents of the town of Montgomery will celebrate the life of their fire chief, who died on duty last week.
Chief Stephen Frye died after collapsing while he and his firefighters were working to put out a house fire on Southampton Road in Montgomery. Monday, his family, friends, and fellow firefighters from across the region will come together to honor him.
Frye was the chief of Montgomery’s volunteer department for the past 17 years. He leaves behind a wife, two adult children, and many nieces and nephews. Frye’s son is also a volunteer firefighter with the department, and he was working together with his father at the time he collapsed.
Frye’s funeral will be held at 10:00 A.M. at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church on Holyoke Road in Westfield. Burial will follow at the Montgomery Cemetery in his hometown.
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Totti Jr gets golden boot
By Football Italia staff
Francesco Totti’s 11-year-old son was the top-scorer for Roma in a youth tournament.
Er Pupone has spent his entire career with the Giallorossi, making close to 800 appearances, so it’s no surprise his son represents the youth team.
The Lupi were knocked-out in the Quarter-Final phase of the Torneo Memorial Mariotti, with Milan winning the competition against Inter in the final.
However, Totti Jr was the top-scorer in the competition, scoring eight times with his mother and father watching on from the sidelines.
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With Sironen I suppose we were a little lucky getting him as HKR got him interested in the first place then found they were full. I only ever thought he was temporary but it would have been great to keep him.
Did anyone else notice Gledhill (yes I know!) saying RFL waiting for a couple of clubs sorting out their problems before sorting the restructure. Hopefully, next week after the GF there will be some final clarification about this one way or another.
I still expect to stay where we are as players are signing but am not too bothered if we do drop down. I have just about forgotten about this season now and if we go down then lets just start again where we should have been 10 months ago. We look like we are assembling a decent team for either division.
A man’s body was found floating in MacArthur Park Lake Wednesday morning.
Officers responded to the lake, located at 653 S. Alvarado St., around 10 a.m. and found a man floating face down in the water, the Los Angeles Police Department told KTLA.
Officers tried to give the man CPR, and paramedics also tried to revive him, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.
The man appeared to be in his 50s, police said.
Witnesses said the man was acting erratically and jumped into the lake.
No other information was available.
Check back for updates on this developing story.
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LONDON'S property market is in for another rough ride next year, according to Rightmove Plc.
Home values in the capital are likely to fall another 2 per cent in 2018 after a 1.8 per cent decline this year, the real estate website operator said Monday. In December alone,
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Much in the same way a 'Game Of Thrones' pop-up experience took over the 1 Powell St. AT&T Store before, now the flagship store is where you can visit HBO's 'Westworld' in real life.
As of Sunday April 22 (the date of the premiere of season 2) and through Sunday July 1 you'll be able to:
Pose for photos with the life-sized robot host-in-the-making
Take the Delos “Personality Evaluation” to determine their Westworld character type and receive a black or white Delos-branded NFC ID card to unlock hidden content throughout the store, including musical surprises and a VR experience
Encounter familiar props and wardrobe exhibited in the show, including items worn by main characters
Enter the saloon and hear the iconic music from the show on the player piano
Explore Westworld using an interactive map, allowing a glimpse of the key areas of the park just like in the show
The store is open Monday-Saturday from 9 AM - 9 PM and Sundays from 10 AM - 7 PM.
Go get your Westworld on.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Secret Service Director Joseph Clancy plans to step down next month, the agency said on Tuesday, two years after he took charge of the agency following high-profile security lapses by the service responsible for protecting the president.
“Congratulations Dir Clancy on your retirement! The men & women of the @SecretService are grateful for your 29 years of service & leadership,” the Secret Service said on Twitter.
Clancy will leave on March 4, an agency spokesman said.
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Area Chambers of Commerce get together for lunch to strengthen our communities and relationships.
With the known declining populations in area towns, cities and counties, Chamber members have to work together to secure a stronger future.
Individually, the three separate Chambers (St. Marys Area, Ridgway-Elk County and Cameron County) still maintain their individual Chambers.
But by working together, they can be a much stronger team.
They can share best practices and learn from one another. They are not each other’s competitors.
"I would like to personally thank each one of these people for their time and dedication to their communities," said John Blauser, Ridgway-Elk County Chamber of Commerce president.
This group looks forward to getting together again soon.
Turner Construction Company's Huntsville office has announced the completion of three new facilities for the Terrorist Explosive Device Analytical Center at Redstone Arsenal. Turner worked with the design team from AECOM on the project.
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Play3 Night' game
ROCKY HILL, Conn. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Connecticut Lottery's "Play3 Night" game were:
9-2-2
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By Jamie Prentis. Tunis, 14 June 2017: The list of individuals and organisations disputing their inclusion on the House of Representatives (HoR) “terrorist” list continues to grow. The latest is former deputy premier Awad Al-Barasi who has said he is “astonished” to find his name on the document. He has announced that he is consulting […]Original Article
March 19(Reuters) - Chengdu Hi-Tech Development Co Ltd :
* Says its unit will invest 7 million yuan to set up a Chengdu-based private equity company with partner
* Says its unit will hold 70 percent stake in the target company
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/LfJKYu
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
April 5 CLS Holdings Plc
* Sale of site of its proposed mixed-use vauxhall square development to r&f properties for £157.77 million
* At 31 December 2016, Vauxhall Square was valued at £100 million
* Will make a profit on disposal of about £40 million after costs, which will add some 70 pence to pro forma EPRA NAV
* R&F Properties will assume CLS's obligations for relocation of hostel at 62 bondway, resulting in a net consideration of £144.1 million, received in cash at completion
* No debt secured against site and it is anticipated that full sale proceeds will be re-invested in co
* Expected that completion will be on or around 4 may 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
You can’t argue that Tom Brady is the G.O.A.T. Five Super Bowl rings, possibly six come Sunday, the fact is, Tom Brady’s got Super Balls and Spence’s Song of the Week for Friday, February 2nd tells the story.
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SUPERIOR, Wis. (AP) – Superior police say one man is dead and another critically wounded in a New Year’s Day shooting.
Authorities say the shooting happened just after 7:30 a.m. Sunday behind a bar. Police responded to a report of gunshots in an alley behind the bar and found a man dead in the alley from an apparent gunshot wound.
Another man was found inside the bar with a gunshot wound to his chest. Police say that man was in critical condition when he was taken to a hospital in Duluth, Minnesota. The man’s condition was not available Sunday afternoon.
Authorities are still investigating. Police say the shooting was not random, and that the suspect and victims had a connection.
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The Washington Post, which has adopted “Democracy Dies in Darkness” as its slogan, reports on the person who allegedly launched a violent daylight attack this morning on democratically-elected Members of Congress, their staffs and a security detail:
The man suspected of firing dozens of rounds into an Alexandria baseball field Wednesday morning has been identified by federal law enforcement officials as James T. Hodgkinson, 66, of Belleville, Ill. A Facebook page believed to be his features pictures of Democratic presidential candidate, Bernie Sanders, and rhetoric against President Trump, including a recent...
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Quincy Access Television Channel 8 will cover the graduation ceremonies of each high school. The following are the days and times when you can tune in to Channel 8, and enjoy another look at the 2017 graduation ceremonies.
North Quincy High School:
LIVE: Monday, June 12th, 6pm
Replays:
Monday, June 12th, 9pm
Wednesday, June 14th, 7:30pm
Friday, June 16th, 6pm
Saturday, June 17th, 12pm
Sunday, June 18th, 6pm
Monday, June 19th, 8pm
Thursday, June 22rd, 7:30pm
Saturday, June 24th, 8:30pm
Sunday, June 25th, 12pm
Quincy High School:
LIVE: Tuesday, June 13th, 6pm
Replays:
Tuesday, June 13th, 9pm
Thursday, June 15th, 7:30pm
Friday, June 16th, 8pm
Saturday, June 17th, 2pm
Sunday, June 18th, 8pm
Wednesday, June 21st, 7:30pm
Thursday, June 22nd, 9:30pm
Saturday, June 24th, 6:30pm
Sunday, June 25th, 2pm
A 63-year-old resident was killed and three other people were hospitalised after a car mounted the pavement and hit pedestrians in the World Cup host city of Sochi, Russia, police said on Wednesday, but they said there was no suggestion it was intentional.
Police said initial signs suggested the driver had fallen asleep at the wheel.
Sochi is one of 11 cities where matches in the soccer World Cup are being played. The Black Sea resort city has been the site of five matches and will host the quarter final between Russia and Croatia on Saturday.
Police said the crash occurred about 45 kilometres (28 miles) from Sochi’s stadium. The driver had driven across a lane of incoming traffic before mounting the pavement, striking pedestrians.
Authorities have vowed to stage a safe soccer World Cup. Last month in Moscow a Kyrgyz taxi driver drove into a crowd of pedestrians near Red Square, injuring seven people. Authorities said the driver likely had fallen asleep and lost control of the vehicle.
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Peru's ancient civilisations had a habit of building sky-high, altitude-busting citadels, safe from enemy eyes. Machu Picchu is, of course, the most famous site of all, but further north in the cloud forests of Amazonas is a place far grander in age and scale.
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The route for three Mardi Gras parades has been forced to change due to construction in downtown Baton Rouge.
The Baton Rouge Police Department reported the changes affect the Krewe of Artemis parade on Friday (Feb. 2). The Krewe of Orion parade and Krewe of Mystique parade, both Saturday (Feb. 3) are also affected by the changes.
The changes are indicated on the attached map.
The Krewe of Orion has also been moved up due to the threat of rain over the weekend. The parade was originally scheduled to roll on Saturday at 6:30 p.m. The new start time has been bumped up to 5:30 p.m.
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As seen in The Avengers and heard on XM/Sirius’ Raw Dog Comedy, don’t miss free live comedy from Kirk Bogos and JR Williams at Potawatomi Hotel & Casino in downtown Milwaukee.
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A very large air tanker was deployed to combat the intense bushfire that destroyed up to 70 homes along the south coast town of Tathra on March 18.Residents were evacuated from the town on Sunday afternoon, including the Bega Valley Shire deputy mayor, ABC reported.This aerial footage, taken by NSW Rural Fire Service, shows a Victorian VLAT dropping fire retardant over the blaze on Sunday.The blaze razed 1070 hectares and crews remained on the ground on Monday. A watch-and-act warning was put in place for the area on Monday morning, as firefighters said the fire was “controlled.”The Rural Fire Service tweeted on Monday, March 19, that easing conditions overnight had slowed the spread of the bushfire. Credit: NSW Rural Fire Service via Storyful
April 24 (Reuters) - Western New England Bancorp Inc :
* WESTERN NEW ENGLAND BANCORP, INC. REPORTS RESULTS FOR THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2018 AND DECLARES QUARTERLY CASH DIVIDEND
* QUARTERLY EARNINGS PER SHARE $0.12
* ON A SEQUENTIAL QUARTER BASIS, QTRLY NET INTEREST INCOME DECREASED 4.1%, TO $14.7 MILLION
* ON A SEQUENTIAL QUARTER BASIS, QTRLY NET INTEREST INCOME DECREASED 4.1%, TO $14.7 MILLION Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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It seems Selena Gomez is off-again with on-again, off-again boyfriend Justin Bieber. After a few months of riding bikes together and making out after church, the pair are reportedly “giving each other some space,” which Selena is doing by flying down to Australia with her ukulele that looks new but might just be well-maintained, it’s hard to say.
In Australia, Gomez has reportedly been hanging out on a yacht with some friends, and also presumably taking time to sit alone and mournfully strum Jason Mraz’s “I’m Yours” on her little uke. Seems safer than post-breakup bangs.
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CLEVELAND — The Indians are working on a treatment plan for All-Star reliever Andrew Miller’s sore right knee.
Miller, on the disabled list for the second time this season, visited a specialist on Tuesday in New York. Manager Terry Francona said Wednesday he intends to meet with Miller, the team’s medical staff and president Chris Antonetti to “map out what we want to do.”
Francona anticipates the team releasing more information Thursday, when the club opens a four-game series in Minnesota.
Antonetti says that surgery is not currently an option.
The 33-year-old Miller played catch in the outfield before Wednesday’s game against the Chicago White Sox. He was on the DL twice last season with patella tendinitis.
One of baseball’s most dominant relievers, Miller hasn’t been effective since coming off the DL on May 11. He opened the season with 10 scoreless innings before hurting his left hamstring.
He is 1-3 with a 4.40 ERA in 17 appearances.
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Olson has a history of being away from home for periods of time, but authorities are more concerned because she has not communicated with family or friends. Her cellphone appears to be turned off, and she is without her medication.
The BCA said Olson frequents the northern Twin Cities area and south Minneapolis.
Anyone with information about Olson's whereabouts is asked to call the Hastings Police Department through Dakota County Dispatch at 651-322-8657.
Their breakfast tacos soon popped up at coffee shops around Dallas, giving the popular eatery even more exposure. And for good reason Tacodeli's breakfast tacos in particular, while simple, are flavorful, well made and make for a killer on-the-go breakfast.
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The Saints aren’t exactly what you’d call overburdened with defensive talent.
So it sounds odd on its face that they’d be trying to part with a starter.
According to Nick Underhill of the New Orleans Advocate, the Saints have grown frustrated with cornerback Delvin Breaux‘s injury history and are looking for trade partners.
Breaux hasn’t been practicing lately because of a leg contusion, and had multiple injuries last year. A shoulder injury landed him on IR last year after he broke his fibula in Week One, limiting him to just six games in 2016. He played all 16 as a rookie in 2015, and has played well when well.
The Saints have been shuffling the roster lately, and have shown some interest in veteran cornerback Leodis McKelvin.
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Rileigh Schickel graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in Texas.
She completed an eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness and basic warfare principles and skills.
Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.
Schickel is the daughter of Rich and Toni Schickel of Temecula. She graduated in 2016 from Great Oak High School in Temecula.
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NASHVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) — Deputies in Nash County might have recovered the body of a missing man, they said.
Friday, deputies responded to a report that a man’s body had been found in a private pond in the 1200 block of Taylor’s Store Road, the Nash County Sheriff’s Office said. There are no signs of foul play, and an autopsy is set for next week.
The Sheriff’s Office said in a Facebook post that “There are no further threats to the local community as this is an isolated incident.”
While the body has not yet been positively identified, deputies believe it could be that of Francisco Cortez Cruz, who was reported missing two weeks ago after last being seen in the same block of the road, deputies said.
In 1958, the US Air Force worked up ‘Project A119’, a plan to plant a nuke on the moon.
Scientists were desperate to study the complex effects of a nuclear explosion in the vacuum of space.
Meanwhile military officials thought the blast - which would have been visible from Earth - would boost morale in the US amid Cold War tensions with Russia.
It was to be a “demonstration of advanced technological capability” and put the States on top.
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Attorneys for embattled casino mogul Steve Wynn say in court documents that he brokered a settlement with a second woman who accused him of sexual misconduct more than a decade ago.
The documents received earlier this month in state court in Las Vegas say Wynn recently went to the FBI to accuse the woman of trying to extort him by threatening to go public with details from the 2006 settlement.
Lawyer Lisa Bloom, who represents the woman, says her client denies the extortion allegations.
The Associated Press generally doesn’t name people who say they are victims of sexual misconduct.
Wynn resigned as chairman and CEO of Wynn Resorts last month amid allegations from several women that he denied.
The FBI declined to confirm Monday whether it has investigated.
Good at sorting mail and counting penguins? You might be the person the UK Antarctic Heritage trust is looking for.
The iconic Nokia 3310, which went on to become the world’s best-selling phone, is going to be relaunched at later this month with a modern touch, according to a Venturebeat.com report
The phone immortalised by social media memes as indestructible continues to evoke nostalgia among early mobile phone users. In the era of where one has to keep a constant eye on battery, 3310 could go without charging for days.
It offers very basic features like messaging, clock, alarm clock, stopwatch, countdown timer, calculator, currency converter from idle mode, NITZ (Network Informed Time Zone), reminders(10 notes) and four games: Snake II, Pairs II, Space Impact, and Bantumi.
Oy Global, a Finnish manufacturer, has the exclusive rights to market the Nokia brand. According to the report, the phone would be made available to European and North American consumers and will cost €59. will be also launching Android-based smartphones Nokia 6, Nokia 5 and Nokia 3.
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WASHINGTON — The Treasury Department’s inspector general says it is looking into allegations that a Treasury Department agency has been illegally looking at the private financial records of U.S. citizens.
Buzzfeed, a news website, is quoting unnamed government sources as saying that Treasury’s Office of Intelligence and Analysis has “repeatedly and systematically violated domestic surveillance laws by snooping on the private financial records of U.S. citizens and companies.”
The Buzzfeed report said that over the past year, at least a dozen employees of another branch of Treasury have warned officials and Congress that the financial data was being illegally searched and stored.
Asked about the report, Rich Delmar, counsel to Treasury’s Inspector General, said, “The issues referred to in the article are currently being reviewed as part of a Treasury OIG audit.”
Romanian police say a fugitive businessman sentenced to seven years in prison for real estate fraud has been detained by British police.
Police said Gabriel Popoviciu, who was sentenced on Aug. 2 in Bucharest, handed himself in Monday after Romanian police found him at a London address. Justice Minister Tudorel Toader said Romania would start extradition proceedings.
Prosecutors said that the 58-year-old Popoviciu obtained land in north Bucharest from a state university from 2000 to 2004 at a vastly undervalued price where he built the capital's best-known mall. The High Court for Cassation and Justice sentenced him for illegally acquiring the land. He denies wrongdoing.
The ex-rector of the University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine Nicolae Alecu was sentenced in the same case to six years for official misconduct.
The Association of Resident Doctors in Yobe State, on Wednesday issued a 21-day ultimatum to the state government, to address some issues they raised or they would embark on industrial action.
Ali Mohammed, chairman of the association, stated this in a press conference in Damaturu.
He said the doctors at a congress meeting noted with dismay the reduction in their salaries for the month of May, at a time when the government approved 100 per cent CONHESS salary structure for medical workers.
The doctors demanded full implementation of allowances and automatic promotion of all the doctors.
They also demanded for an upward review of residency package and deployment of more doctors to medical facilities in the state.
The doctors are also seeking for the commencement of Housemanship and Residency in government hospitals and the deployment of more facilities to the emergency unit.
Peters (suspension) will play in Sunday's game against the Chagers, Adam Teicher of ESPN.com reports.
The Chiefs suspended Peters for this past Sunday's game against the Raiders as punishment for throwing an official's flag and being ejected in the team's loss to the Jets the week prior. Peters, who has recorded 41 tackles and three picks this season, will be back as the starter without any limitations in Sunday's divisional battle with the Chargers.
Voice of America report by Ayaz Gul states that Pakistan has conveyed to the leadership in Afghanistan its opinion that the Taliban are left with no “excuse or justification for continuing war” following Kabul’s offer of unconditional peace talks. Islamabad’s National Security Adviser, Nasser Janjua, delivered the message during a daylong official visit Saturday, where he assured Afghan leaders of Pakistan’s “complete support" for the “long awaited” peace offer made by President Ashraf Ghani.
Mahindra Aerostructures partnered with Segnere SAS to collaborate on airframe manufacturing oppurtunities and expand capabilities for the global aerospace market. Mahindra Aerostructures on Tuesday said it has partnered with French firm Segnere SAS to collaborate on airframe manufacturing opportunities and expand capabilities for the global aerospace market.
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April 3 Leaf Group Ltd -
* On March 31, 2017, Rachel Glaser notified co that she will be resigning as company's chief financial officer- sec filing
* Glaser intends to remain employed in her current position with company until early May 2017 - sec filing Source text: [bit.ly/2oCLgst] Further company coverage:
Autopsy complete on man found dead in alley
The autopsy has been completed on the man whose body was found in an alley between Blaine and Cleveland Avenues Monday evening.
The autopsy on 24-year-old Arthur Wielosinski was conducted Wednesday in Kalamazoo.
The forensic pathologist determined Wielosinski died of multiple gunshot wounds.
His death was ruled a homicide.
No arrests have been made.
If you have any information in this case, contact CMHU at 574-235-5009 or Crime Stoppers at 574-288-STOP.
As part of the TexNet Seismic Monitoring Program, scientists and engineers at UT's Bureau of Economic Geology are installing seismometers, devices that measure the ground's motion, throughout Texas in order to better understand the rise in earthquakes in recent years. The sensors will help researchers locate where earthquakes occur, measure their intensity and determine potential causes.
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Oct 6 (Reuters) - Amazon.com Inc is in the final stages of deciding a strategy to get into the prescription drug market, CNBC reported on Friday, citing an email from the company and a source familiar with the matter.
Amazon will decide before Thanksgiving whether to move into selling prescription drugs online, CNBC reported.
Shares of drug retailers including Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc, CVS Health Corp and Rite Aid Corp tumbled on the news. http://cnb.cx/2hTIxvL
(Reporting by Munsif Vengattil in Bengaluru; Editing by Anil D'Silva)
ADB tightens with debut euro green bond Asian Development Bank picked up €600m and was able to tighten pricing as it sold a green bond in euros for the first time.
Silicon Valley’s commercial real estate market may finally be cooling after years of gains that culminated in tight vacancy rates and high asking rents in 2016. Though vacancy rates and asking rent prices in Silicon Valley aren’t necessarily bad today, they’re noticeably changed in the first quarter of 2017 from last year’s numbers, according to research released Friday by Silicon Valley Institute for Regional Studies, a research and analysis arm of Joint Venture Silicon Valley.
Insight on President Trump's goals for his propose summit with Kim Jong Un from Christian Whiton, former senior adviser in the Trump and George W. Bush administrations.
MANAGUA, Nicaragua (AP) — Nicaraguan authorities have released some student protesters arrested during anti-government demonstrations over the past week as President Daniel Ortega seeks to lower tensions.
With freshly shaved heads and some bearing bruises they said were inflicted by police during their captivity, students were dropped along a highway on the outskirts of the capital.
The police said in a statement Tuesday that students were handed over to their families and religious committees.
Ortega on Sunday repealed a social security overhaul that would have increased contributions and reduced pensions. The changes triggered protests that soon spread beyond the social security system. Right groups say at least 30 people died.
Pablo Cuevas of the Permanent Commission on Human Rights accused police of violating students’ due process and being guilty of beatings and theft.
JOHNSTON, R.I. — An environmental group in southeastern Rhode Island is trying to break the world record for the most people simultaneously hugging trees. A member of the Rhode Island...
The idea of the city as bustling and alive stemmed from a fifth grade summer school teacher’s class, Mr. David. Wiry and tall, with edges like a bendy metal ruler, Mr. David spoke dreamily about the paradoxes of the city. I was eleven. The leafy hot suburbs were all I knew.
(I still remember the day he told us–small children who played bloody Mary bloody Mary bloody mary in dark closets and bathrooms–not the fuck with Ouji boards.)
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A 54-year-old Lorain man has pleaded guilty to selling the drugs that led to another man’s death.
Christopher Lindner was scheduled to begin trial Feb. 1 on charges of involuntary manslaughter, corrupting another with drugs and trafficking in drugs in connection to the April 3, 2016, overdose death of Charles Everett.
However, Lindner pleaded guilty to an amended indictment before jury selection could begin.
As part of the plea agreement, the corrupting another with drugs charge was amended to attempted corrupting another with drugs.
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Lindner is scheduled to be sentenced March 7 before Lorain County Common Pleas Judge Raymond J. Ewers pending a presentence investigation.
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>> Woman’s death in Lorain being investigated as homicide
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In the heart of the village, this splendid master house from the end of the eighteenth century with an entirely renovated luxury interior of more than 1 100 m² opens onto grounds of 4 000 m² with a pond and swimming pool, pool-house, aromatic garden, vegetable garden and splendid Eiffel style orange grove. The majestic entrance hall with a partially open ceiling leads onto spacious reception rooms, a vast professional kitchen and a back kitchen, which is a genuine laboratory. Each of the 5 en-suite bedrooms is between 30 and 50 m². A separate apartment can be used for guests or for a guardian. Some of the features of this wonder include: prestigious renovation, high quality materials and design, high technicity (lift, video surveillance, immense wine cellar, 3 garages, 6 parking spaces…). A totally unique property just 5 minutes from the beach!
April 6 French Government:
* Economy Ministry says in statement has given preliminary green light to plan by Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri to buy a stake in STX France
* Fincantieri will have stake of around 48 percent in STX France, French state will retain 33 percent, French military shipbuilder DCNS will have around 12 percent and Italy's Fondazione CRT will have the rest, says Industry Minister Christophe Sirugue
* DCNS will be on the board of STX France, Sirugue says Further company coverage: (Reporting by paris.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com)
The Industrial Revolution brought mechanisation and mass production, and today very few of the products you use will be hand-made. There may still be a few craftsmen with the skills to produce them by hand, but in the face of the mass-produced alternative there is little business for them and they are in inevitable decline. In an effort to do something about this and save what skills remain, the Heritage Crafts Association in the UK has published a list of dying crafts, that you can view either alphabetically, or by category of risk.
It’s a list with a British flavour as you might expect from the organisation behind it, after all for example hand stitched cricket balls are not in high demand in the Americas. But it serves also as a catalogue of some fascinating crafts, as well as plenty that will undoubtedly be of interest to Hackaday readers.
Committee-hearing comments about "duplicative" state service were news to Rep. Julie Sandstede, DFL-Hibbing, a freshman legislator with a lifelong Iron Range perspective. "It's not universal across the state," Sandstede said.
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The current plan for tonight’s RAW is for The Ultimate Deletion match between Matt Hardy and Bray Wyatt to close the broadcast, according to PWInsider. This is the match that was taped at Matt’s compound in Cameron, NC a few weeks back.
Samoa Joe is backstage for tonight’s show but there’s no word yet on if he will be returning. This is the first time Joe has been backstage for TV since the Royal Rumble match.
John Cena and Ronda Rousey are also backstage at tonight’s RAW. Rousey is scheduled for an in-ring promo tonight.
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – A fire broke out at Citi Field Wednesday afternoon.
A concession stand burst into flames behind locked gates.
Video shows smoke wafting out of the stadium.
Stadium sprinklers kicked in and knocked out a fire.
Unsure what happened but I heard a loud blast at Citi Field and then saw smoke and this fire. Hoping for everyone’s safety. pic.twitter.com/I3w1YWjfVn — Daniel Mosher (@DanielMosherNY) May 30, 2018
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
“The fire in the Jackie Robinson Rotunda this afternoon was in a contained area and extinguished by the fire suppression system prior to the arrival of the fire department,” the Mets said in a statement. “There was minimal damage which was non-structural and only the immediate affected area was evacuated. Nobody was in the Rotunda at the time and no one was hurt.”
The fearsome trio have made their mark this term, hitting a combined seven goals between them in the Premier League.
Philippe Coutinho’s reintegration into the first team after his failed move to Barcelona over the summer has also proved to be a success, but question marks remain over Jurgen Klopp’s leaky defence.
Firmino is reportedly earmarked for a new deal at Anfield along with Ben Woodburn.
And the Brazilian has revealed what it is really like to play alongside Mane and Salah.
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ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistani officials say a retired army officer was lured to Nepal with a job prospect before being seized by Indian intelligence, which hopes to use him to secure the release of an Indian agent sentenced to death by Pakistan.
Two senior security officials said Tuesday that Indian agents abducted Lt. Col. Mohammad Habib, who went missing on April 6 after arriving in Nepal.
They say the abduction is aimed at pressuring Pakistan to release Kulbhushan Jadhav, an Indian naval officer convicted of espionage who was sentenced to death on April 10.
The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to brief reporters about the sensitive matter.
Indian officials did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
The Vineyard and Brewery at Hershey is hosting a big party this week for professional people are single and looking to mingle.
The event was designed by blogger Heather Zell as an alternative to the current dating culture.
Watch Heather and “Merlot” Mike Wilson discuss the event on Daybreak Monday morning.
The Holiday Single Mingle is Thursday December 14 from 6 to 9 p.m. For more information, click here.
OAKLAND (KRON)–Oakland police are investigating a shooting that happened at a shopping center Sunday afternoon.
The shooting happened around 3:00 p.m. at the Foothill Square Shopping Center on 108th and MacArthur.
The male victim was shot in the parking lot between Ross and Shoe Palace. One witness told KRON4 that the victim was shot in his face.
Police aren’t releasing any details on the victim and didn’t mention a suspect being arrested.
Witness says 1 man shot in the face at this #Oakland shopping center an hour ago. Parking lot taped off. @kron4news pic.twitter.com/mrL4xzcUEr — Ella Sogomonian (@EllaSogomonian) December 11, 2017
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The Will County Sheriff’s Office is announcing that Mr. Wayne Gallinger of New Lenox has been found. Boone County police contacted the Sheriff’s office to inform them that they had located Gallinger in Boone County jurisdiction. He was found safe and unharmed. Gallinger was reported missing by his family after he left his residence yesterday around 10 a.m. in his vehicle and had not been seen since. Arrangements are now being made to reunite him with his family.
Congratulations to Moyle Rovers referee Sean Lonergan has been selected to referee the Minor Football All-Ireland Semi final at Croke Park on Sunday, 27th August between Dublin and Derry. Throw-in time for this game will be 2 pm. His umpires on the day will be his dad John Lonergan, Paul O’Connor, Keith Delahunty and Seamus Walsh.
The winners will play the victors of the other semi-final going ahead this coming Sunday at Croke Park between Cavan and Kerry.
Sean’s game will be the curtain-raiser to the mouth-watering senior football championship semi-final between reigning All-Ireland champions Dublin and Ulster champions Tyrone.
We wish Sean and his four umpires all the best of luck. This is a great honour for Sean who has been impressing for the past number of years is his role as referee in County Tipperary and further afield and looks to have a great career ahead of him as man in the middle.
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Ligon & Bobo wins LGSA 6U Parsons Award
Ligon & Bobo won the Lebanon Girls Softball Association’s 6-under Curt Parsons Memorial Sportsmanship award. Players are Paidleigh Guy, London Langford, Maile Morris, Lillie Plotts, Nataliyah Dowell, Olivia Edwards, Coraline Fisher, Gwendolyn Fisher, Makenna Guy, Adalynn Morris, Kinsley Schwend and Ensley Wood. Coaches are Ashley Guy, Amber Rowland and Lisa Williams.
South African Revenue Service Commissioner Tom Moyane will seek a legal interdict against Cyril Ramaphosa if the president does not stop trying to remove him from the tax agency, according to people familiar with the matter.
Ramaphosa has been given until 9:30 p.m. Monday to respond to a letter from Moyane calling for him to back down, said the people, who asked not to be identified as the move hasn’t been made public. If the president doesn’t respond, the tax chief will go to court, they said.
SARS didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment. Presidency spokeswoman Khusela Diko declined to comment.
The tax agency has repeatedly missed its targets and is among state institutions that have been accused of mismanagement under former President Jacob Zuma, who was ousted by Ramaphosa last month.
TRENTON -- An appeals court has overturned the gun convictions of a Trenton man serving a 15-year prison sentence due to issues with the audio recording of an undercover transaction that led to his arrest. Darryl Spears, 27, was convicted at trial in late 2014 and sent to prison early the next year for selling a 9-millimeter pistol to an informant working with a state police detective in 2012.
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SWANSEA, Wales — Bayern Munich has given assistant manager Paul Clement permission to hold talks with Swansea over becoming manager of the English Premier League club.
The 44-year-old Clement would be the south Wales team's third manager this season, with Francesco Guidolin and then Bob Bradley fired.
Swansea is in danger of being relegated after six seasons in the Premier League, with the team bottom of the standings.
Clement has less than one season's experience as a head coach, leaving second-tier English club Derby in February 2016 after eight months.
But the Englishman has worked alongside Carlo Ancelotti at Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid and, this season, Bayern.
PARIS — France's anti-terrorism prosecutor says three men are facing charges in an elaborate, failed bombing in a high-end Paris neighbourhood that could have been "devastating."
Paris Prosecutor Francois Molins told reporters that two of the suspects had been under surveillance for ties to radical Islam. He said the three are meeting Friday with investigating judges expected to file preliminary terrorism charges.
Molins said the three have denied involvement and refused to answer investigators. Three others held in the investigation were released Friday for lack of evidence.
Alerted by a resident, authorities found canisters, buckets of gasoline and a detonation device connected to a telephone in a building in Paris' 16th arrondissement, or district, Saturday.
The Research Team at TDS note that the Canadian manufacturing sales data for the month of January is expected to come in a tad better.
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“Manufacturing sales are forecast to post a modest advance in January by both TD and the wider market. TD looks for a 0.2% m/m increase, slightly below the consensus for a 0.3% gain. However, much of the strength will be attributable to higher energy prices, which may leave volumes weaker on the month. Existing home sales for January will be released shortly afterwards at 9:00 ET.”
LIVERMORE, Calif.- Wiley X announced that Frank Rescigna has joined the company as senior vice president of sales. A long-time optical executive, Rescigna is bringing a range of experience in the branding, licensing, sales and operations aspects of the global eyewear industry to the company, the announcement noted.
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We’ve come a long way from Daniel Patrick Moynihan excoriating the U.N.’s 1975 “Zionism is racism” resolution in one of the finer exhibits of righteous indignation in the history of American speechifying. The Obama administration acceded to — and, reportedly, assisted behind the scenes — a less notorious but still noxious Security Council resolution condemning Israeli settlements. By the administration’s lights, the action is clever — it will be extremely difficult to reverse and will increase Israel’s international isolation.
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Harris began to see that technology is not, as so many engineers claim, a neutral tool; rather, it’s capable of coaxing us to act in certain ways.
And:
In the end, he says, companies “stand back watching as a billion people run around like chickens with their heads cut off, responding to each other and feeling indebted to each other.”
Best thing I’ve done recently is turning off badges on my email client and turning off most push notifications. So far that’s only on my iPads, but it’s very freeing.
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Morgan Freeman’s attorney is demanding CNN retract its story accusing the actor of sexual harassment, calling it the fruit of a “year-long witch hunt” against the 80-year-old that has caused damage to his reputation and career.
According to a letter sent Tuesday, reporter Chloe Melas misinterpreted a remark that was not intended for her — a misinterpretation that Warner Bros.’ human relations department, which reviewed tape of the interview and chose not to investigate further, found without merit — and used her own experience as the premise for the rest of her reporting with co-author An Phung.
Freeman’s team demanded Tuesday that CNN, at the very least, “issue a retraction and apologize to Mr. Freeman through the same channels, and with the same level of attention, that it used to unjustly attack him on May 24.”
Republican congressman from Texas says there are more Russia sanctions that could be considered. On 'America's Newsroom,' the congressman also discusses military spending.
The Corporation of St. George celebrated UNESCO World Teacher’s Day today [Oct 5] with a ceremony on King’s Square, where they honoured educators Sheila Johnson and Mary Lodge.
The event included remarks from St George’s Mayor Quinell Francis, Minister of Education and Workforce Development Diallo Rabain, St George’s North MP Renee Ming, Courtney Trott from the Corporation of St George’s, as well as musical performances from Paul Smith on the steel pan, and the St George’s Preparatory school choir.
The 57-minute live video replay is below:
The event was attended by people including principals, students, teachers and administrators from east end schools, Minister for Government Reform Lovitta Foggo, Junior Minister of Disability Affairs Tinee Furbert, Bermuda Union of Teachers General Secretary Michael Charles, and Dr Freddie Evans.
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CHICAGO (AP) — The New Year brings a pricier look at the gas pump.
GasBuddy.com says the average price for a gallon of gas nationally is $2.34, and that’s about 35 cents more than a year ago.
Oil analyst Patrick DeHaan says the price has jumped 18 cents a gallon over the last few weeks. The rapid rise is all about OPEC’s decision to cut output, which means a jump in the price of crude oil.
DeHaan adds motorists can expect to spend anywhere from 25 to 50 cents more at the pump than they did in 2016.
If you would like to see gas prices in an area near you, click here.
A King City man who died in a Christmas Day shootout with police after wounding an Oregon State Trooper had earlier shot his estranged wife eight times outside his parents' home, then contacted her sister, friend and his mom to say he killed her, the Washington County District Attorney's Office said Tuesday. "I shot her, mom," he said according to a District Attorney's Office memo reviewing Katelynn Armand-Tylka's death.
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BENGHAZI, Libya — Libyan militiamen have abducted one of the country's former prime ministers in the capital, Tripoli, witnesses said Monday.
They say Ali Zidan was led by an armed group out of a hotel where he was meeting with security officials late on Sunday. The witnesses spoke on condition of anonymity, fearing for their safety.
According to the witnesses, the militiamen that took Zidan were from the Tripoli Revolutionaries' Brigade, which backs the U.N.-backed government.
There was no official statement on Zidan's whereabouts.
Zidan was abducted once before by Tripoli's unruly militias, in October 2013, but was released within days. He fled the country before competing militias seized Tripoli in 2014 but later returned.
The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark federal funds rate to a range between 1.00% and 1.25% on Wednesday and announced a framework for reducing its $4.5 trillion portfolio of holdings sometime this year.
Officials also released new quarterly economic projections, and Chairwoman Janet Yellenheld a press conference. Here are some reactions from economists:
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Mayor Carrie Tergin was in for her Friday morning visit to Open Air October 6th. She talked about the city’s latest infrastructure projects and about a busy weekend and week ahead. Here’s her interview:
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Graham Sack had long thought that George Saunders’ work would be perfect for adaptation into virtual reality.
Saunders is most well-known for his short stories, which have won numerous awards.
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WASHINGTON — National Association of Realtors releases pending home sales index for December, 10 a.m.
WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve policymakers begin a two-day meeting to set interest rates.
Boeing Co. reports quarterly financial results before the market opens.
Facebook Inc. reports quarterly financial results after the market closes.
Microsoft Corp. reports quarterly financial results after the market closes.
Laws to strengthen protection of whistleblowers have passed South Australia's lower house of parliament.
The Liberal government on Wednesday passed legislation to shield journalists from criminal or civil liability if they do not disclose the identity of their sources when the information is in the public interest.
The proposed legislation would make the default rule that journalists cannot be compelled to answer a question or produce a document that may disclose the identity of an informant.
BEIJING (Reuters) - China’s finance ministry said on Wednesday it will not fire the first shot on implementation of tariffs in a trade dispute with the United States.
The ministry, in a statement, said it would not implement its tariffs on U.S. goods set to take effect on July 6 before the United States imposes its tariffs on Chinese goods.
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MADISON COUNTY, Ind. — A mother is facing charges after her husband reportedly crashed into a high-pressure gas line in Alexandria.
The crash caused flames to shoot up 40 feet in the air and forced Vectren to shut off gas to about 100 homes on Thursday, April 6.
Police arrested 25-year-old Anna Reels on neglect charges on Monday, April 10.
Investigators with the Madison County Sheriff’s Department say Reels put her two children at risk by allowing her husband, Cody Vaughn, to drive drunk.
Reels reportedly admitted to police that she and Vaughn had a few drinks and were on their way home when Vaughn crashed.
The couple and their two children were taken to the hospital with serious injuries.
Vaughn is facing more than a dozen charges in connection with the crash, including operating while intoxicated.
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Hayward (ankle) started in Sunday's exhibition matchup against the Seahawks.
Hayward injured his ankle during the Chargers' offseason training activities, and the team has been silent on his status thus far during training camp. However, his participation in Sunday's preseason opener indicates he is on track to play Week 1. The 27-year-old saw ten snaps during the contest.
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Staff Reporter | Another UK based senior female journalist has died.
The journalist who worked with the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) (name withheld) died earlier this evening in the United Kingdom. Friends report that she had been battling with breast cancer.
This is the second journalist to die within 48 hours, after the sad passing on of Daily News entertainment reporter Sharon Muguwu yesterday. Muguwu according to family members will be buried in Njanja on Monday.
We’re suckers for packaging, and the gorgeous displays at Sephora, Ulta and our favorite drugstores make us want to buy, well, everything—especially when it comes to face masks. The amount of face masks we’ve purchased over the years could fill the Atlantic. The only problem is, not all of the masks in our medicine cabinet are necessarily suited to what our skin needs.
In other words, face masks are not one size fits all. There are all different kinds for every type of skin issue, whether it be acne, dryness, dullness or wrinkles, there is the perfect fix. Click through to see the best face masks you should be trying now, depending on your skin type.
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With the NFL playoff schedule clarified Sunday, CBS announced Sunday night that South Carolina’s home game against Texas A&M will tip-off at 1:30pm on the network.
The game was initially given two different start times (1:30pm or 4:30pm), pending the release of the playoff schedule.
March 19 (Reuters) - Condor Hospitality Trust Inc:
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In light of the tragic shooting in the Capital Gazette newsroom, here are some safety tips gleaned from numerous journalism and advocacy sources.
We wish to inform you that at its meeting held on Wednesday, 30th May, 2018, Board of Directors of the Company inter alia has approved:1) To change the Registered Office Address of the Company within the local limits of the same state from 42, Emerald Industrial Estate, Dheku, Taluka-Khalapur, Dist. Raigad, Maharashtra-410203 to 14, Sagar Samruddhi, Plot No. 1,2,3 Takai, Post Sajgaon, Taluka Khalapur, District, Raigad -41203.Kindly take the note of the same.Source : BSE
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — An early morning accident involving a semi-truck and an SUV has closed the eastbound lanes of Interstate 70 on the east side.
The accident happened around 4:37am Saturday on I-70 east between Hamilton Road and Interstate 270. According to police, one person involved in the accident was transported in serious condition to a local hospital.
All lanes of I-70 east are closed between Hamilton Road and I-270. Drivers should use an alternate route.
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OTTAWA — The Liberals are tapping a long-time public servant to be the new ethics watchdog for the House of Commons.
Government House leader Bardish Chagger says Mario Dion is being nominated to become the next ethics and conflict of interest commissioner.
Dion is currently the chairman of the Immigration and Refugee Board, but has previously served as chairman of the National Parole Board and the public sector integrity commissioner.
He is also a former legal adviser to a number of government bodies.
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Update: 2:48PM THE Australia-Pacific Technical College (APTC) has been actively assisting with relief efforts through a number of initiatives post Severe Tropical Cyclone Winston.
And this Friday the College will hand over a cheque of around $4000 to the Fiji Red Cross Society (FRCS) to contribute towards the ongoing recovery efforts post TC Winston.
APTC's goal is to contribute to a prosperous Pacific driven by a skilled, competitive and productive workforce and is committed to the ongoing support of the local communities affected by natural disasters such as TC Winston.
It will be exactly one year on Monday February 20, 2017 since TC Winston caused major devastation in Fiji and affected the livelihoods of approximately 540,000 Fijians, and the value of the damage estimated to be at $1.99 billion.
A grand total of 14 minutes. And that doesn't include the time he rolls around in the floor in training.
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Neymar. Oh Neymar. Brilliant footballer, when he actually has the ball and isn’t rolling around on the pitch pretending to have suffered some life-ending injury.
The World Cup isn’t even over yet and already Neymar has spent a considerable amount of time pretending he’s injured. And OMG, while we were looking for a picture for his article, it seems he does it during training, too.
Can’t deal.
Look, we know some sides have actively targetted him and tried to rough him up, but the dude loves a bit of exaggeration.
How much exaggeration, we hear you ask…
A whole fourteen minutes to be exact.
This stat comes courtesy of Swiss outlet RTS Sports, they took one of the team and tallied it all up. Sure, Neymar has been fouled 23 times at the World Cup, but he has milked those fouls for all they’re worth.
Albany Police had been on the lookout for a missing teen with autism, and luckily, he was found, safe.
Tadarian Tuff was found walking in the 200 block of Philema Road around 12:25 pm, Monday.
He appears to be fine, but he will be checked by EMS, according to a statement from the Albany Police Department.
The 14-year-old Tuff was last seen around 10 p.m. Sunday, at his Meadows Drive home, by his mother.
APD had set up a command Post on Turner Field Road, but fortunately, it won't be needed
If you have any information on this case, call APD at 229-431-2132.
The Albany Police Department thanked the entire community for all of their assistance.
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Jaffa (also known as Yafo) is the ancient port, which Tel Aviv has now outgrown. Like much of South Tel Aviv, Jaffa has in recent years become another highly desirable part of Tel Aviv’s urban tapestry.This complex is located in the most expensive, beautiful, and peaceful street in the Maronite neighborhood in Jaffa.In the heart of the Maronite neighborhood, a two family attached home complex is for sale. The main building is a 4-story house covering 300 SqM, and built with a private yard and panoramic view of the sea and Old Jaffa.The complex includes a 2 room guest house, and a quaint private courtyard with a deck area.
Charleston police say a man is wanted after he allegedly burglarized a home in a James Island neighborhood.
Calvin Lee Green, 50, is wanted for burglary in the first degree and property crime enhancement in reference to a burglary that occurred on Sept. 27.
The alleged burglary took place on Ocean Neighbors Boulevard in James Island.
If any information is known regarding the whereabouts of Green, call consolidated dispatch at (843) 743-7200.
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Officials are investigating after four coffee carts were set on fire late Sunday night at the University of California San Diego.
Firefighters were dispatched to the La Jolla campus just before 11:45 p.m. where they found a cart near the Social Sciences building on fire, said campus spokeswoman Laura Margoni.
During the next 40 minutes, three more carts at Warren Mall, Center Hall and Revelle Plaza all went up in flames
The blazes were confined to the stands and did not spread, said San Diego Fire-Rescue Department spokeswoman Mónica Munoz.
Damage to each was estimated to be $5,000 for the carts and about $2,000 to their contents, said Munoz.
Firefighters are working with campus officials to find the cause of the fires and investigating a report that they may have been set remotely.
Anyone with information is asked to call the UCSD police department at (858) 534-4357.
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Douglas Julius Fox, a resident of Wikwemikong, died peacefully at Wikwemikong Nursing Home on Friday, December 22, 2018 at the age of 90. Beloved son of Margaret Fox (predeceased). Loved father of Elizabeth (Gilles), Carl (Edith), Linda, Kenneth. Proud grandfather of Deborah (Darrell), William (Helen), Jeffery (Kayla), Niome (Dave). Cherished great-grandfather of 12 great-grandchildren and 3 great- great-grandchildren. Brother to Arthur Benjamin (predeceased), James (predeceased) and Thelma. Will be missed by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Douglas loved to spend time with his cousins Rita, Gloria and their families. Burial will be held on Sunday, May 20, 2018 at 1 pm at the Sheguiandah First Nation Cemetery, with lunch to follow. Record your thoughts, memories and photos at www.islandfuneralhome.ca.
May 2 White Mountains Insurance Group Ltd :
* White Mountains reports first quarter results
* Reported March 31, 2017 book value per share of $793 and adjusted book value per share of $799
* Net written premiums were $257 million in Q1 of 2017, a decrease of 8% from Q1 of 2016
* Qtrly total revenues $385.9 million versus $369.3 million
* White Mountains Insurance Group Ltd qtrly earnings per share from continuing operations $7.72
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Members of the Canadian Armed Forces carry cots to the newly erected tents they assembled to help deal with the influx of asylum seekers near the border in Lacolle, Quebec. In the first half of 2017, more than 4,300 asylum seekers walked across the...more
Members of the Canadian Armed Forces carry cots to the newly erected tents they assembled to help deal with the influx of asylum seekers near the border in Lacolle, Quebec. In the first half of 2017, more than 4,300 asylum seekers walked across the U.S. border into Canada. Even before the flow of Haitian asylum seekers Canada was on track to have the most refugee claims in almost a decade. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi
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Students from high schools across Chapel Hill and Carrboro walked out of school and marched up to 4.6 miles to Franklin St.'s Peace and Justice Plaza for an anti-gun violence rally on the 19th anniversary of the Columbine school shooting.
CHICAGO — The Chicago Police Department says all patrol officers are now equipped with body cameras.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and police Superintendent Eddie Johnson said Sunday the city reached its goal to provide the cameras to more than 7,000 officers one year earlier than originally planned. They say it’s the largest deployment of the technology in the U.S.
Emanuel says the cameras are “an essential tool” in the city’s efforts to rebuild trust between police and the community. He says they improve transparency and help in investigations and resolving disputes.
The U.S. Justice Department in January issued a scathing report on civil rights abuses by Chicago’s police over the years. An investigation began in 2015 after the release of dashcam video showing an officer shoot a black teenager, Laquan McDonald, 16 times.
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MOSCOW, July 4 (Reuters) - Russia’s weekly consumer inflation was 0.2 pct in the week from June 26 to July 2 after running at 0.1 percent for several weeks in a row, the statistics service said on Wednesday.
Consumer inflation has picked up recently following a planned increase in utility tariffs from July 1.
Russian central bank governor Elvira Nabiullina has said any room for rate cuts this year was limited to due increased inflationary risks. (Reporting by Polina Nikolskaya and Zlata Garasyuta )
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When the bombshell announcement dropped last month that Kyrie Irving had requested a trade from the Cavs, it was followed up soon after by a list of prospective teams he’d reportedly like to play for. That list included the Spurs, the Heat, the Timberwolves, and the Knicks.
But seeing as how he doesn’t have a no-trade clause, virtually every team in the league has come calling in hopes that they can finagle a deal to land the Cavs’ superstar guard. If Irving truly wants to jump from one contender to another, his best bet is absolutely the Spurs, although there are plenty who think his isolation-heavy style of play is a poor fit in San Antonio’s share-the-wealth system.
Just don’t count David Robinson among those skeptics, as he told SiriusXM NBA radio recently:
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A statewide committee says Ohio needs an office that works to protect and bring new jobs to its U.S. military sites.
The group says Ohio is behind other states that already have set up offices that lobby for its military bases.
The state task force appointed last year says Ohio has more than 110,000 military-related jobs with an estimated payroll of $5 billion.
The group says Ohio needs to be ready in case Congress revisits shrinking or realigning military operations around the country.
Ohio gained some military jobs during the last review in 2005, but committee members say it may have missed out on getting even more.
The head of the committee is introducing legislation that would call for establishing an office of government and military affairs in Ohio.
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Following a pipe bomb going off in the corridor connecting the Times Square/42nd Street subway stop and Port Authority this morning resulting in the shutting down and evacuation of the stations - modified service has resumed.
The MTA reports that service on 1, 2, 3, 7, N, Q, R, W and Shuttle has resumed 42nd St. A, C, E trains continue to bypass 42nd St. Passengers can still expect delays.
All Broadway shows scheduled for performances today, December 11th, are currently playing as scheduled.
Curtain times for tonight are as follows:
Cats - 8 PM
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - 7 PM
Chicago - 8 PM
Home For The Holidays - 7 PM
Miss Saigon - 8 PM
Once On This Island - 8 PM
The Phantom of the Opera - 8 PM
School of Rock - 7 PM
Wicked - 7 PM
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PITTSBURGH (AP) – Three men have been sentenced to prison terms in the murder of a high school freshman in a drive-by shooting in Pittsburgh.
Fifteen-year-old Curtis Pounds was shot and killed in September 2015 as he was walking home from a football game. Prosecutors said a group from another neighborhood was driving through the area seeking retaliation for an earlier incident.
Twenty-one-year-old Keyshawn Givens, 22-year-old Daquan Moore and 20-year-old Romier Nevels all pleaded guilty to third-degree murder in November. Each briefly apologized Thursday in Allegheny County Court.
Givens, who prosecutors said fired the shots, was sentenced to 12 to 24 years in prison. Moore, the driver, and Nevels were each sentenced to six to 15 years.
A fourth defendant is awaiting sentencing on a plea to conspiracy to commit 3rd-degree murder.
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Charlottesville in America has been the scene of violent clashes between white supremacists and anti-racists protesters.
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Preston came from behind to see off struggling Hull at Deepdale on Saturday.
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SAN DIEGO -- A San Diego man who was shot multiple times at a country music festival in Las Vegas has returned home.
Jefferey Koishor, a 25-year-old Valley Center man, suffered two gunshot wounds to his leg and hip.
His employer, Travis Heimaster, sacrificed his time and mileage to drive out in an RV and bring Koishor back home.
FOX 5's Sharon Chen sat down with the two men to talk about the journey home.
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The 2017 high school football season was as memorable as it was unpredictable.
Teams like Palisades, North Hunterdon and Voorhees had the type of success their programs hadn’t seen in years, if ever. Meanwhile, Parkland and Bethlehem Catholic kept the bar at a high level.
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Brooke Eliason, blogger and creator of Female Foodie shared her top 5 most underrated restaurants in Salt Lake City.
1- Chungas
2- Bocata
3- Lazy Day Cafe
4- Mrs. Backer's Pastry Shop
5- Chanon Thai
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DENVER -- Heartbreak Ridge continues to dominate the West with abnormally dry, warm weather. Highs today around 60 in Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. Sunny skies and breezy this afternoon with high fire danger.
The Mountains stay dry, sunny today and Tuesday. Highs 30s and 40s in the valleys.
I'm forecasting two chances of snow in the Mountains: Wednesday night into Thursday and Saturday. These two cold fronts will drop the temps and increase the winds.
Note, it has been 62 days since our last measurable snowfall in Denver (October 9, 2.8").
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AKRON >> Ohio zoo officials say their female golden lion tamarin monkey has received cataract surgery, considered the first of its kind for such a small animal.
The Akron Beacon Journal reports zookeepers at Akron Zoo noticed Ana struggled to navigate her enclosure a few months ago.
An exam showed she developed cataracts, an eye disease that causes partial or total blindness.
While cataract surgeries have been performed on primates, an ophthalmologist at Great Lakes Veterinary Specialists says they were not performed on animals of Ana’s size.
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Dr. William Wiley, medical director of Clear Choice Laser Surgery, says he and fellow surgeons developed new instruments to fit the 1.25 pound animal’s eyes. The center performed the operation June 3 for free.
Ana is off her exhibit while her eyes heal.
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A man robbed the First Bank located at Lindbergh and Old Halls Ferry Monday afternoon, police said. Credit: KMOV
Police are searching for a man who robbed a First Bank branch in North County Monday afternoon.
Authorities said a man wearing a hat and sunglasses entered the bank located at Old Halls Ferry and Lindbergh around 1:00 p.m.
Police said he handed the teller a note but did not show or imply that he had a weapon.
He then left the bank with an undisclosed amount of money.
If you have information on the robbery, call St. Louis County Police at 636-529-8210 or CrimeStoppers at 1-866-371-8477.
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The Michigan Public Service Commission has approved settlements with seven utilities to pass along to ratepayers more than $50 million in total savings from the federal corporate income tax overhaul.
The panel Wednesday approved filings for Alpena-based Alpena Power Co., Detroit-based DTE Gas Co., Monroe-based Michigan Gas Utilities Corp., Minneapolis-based Northern States Power, Port Huron-based SEMCO Energy Gas Co., and Upper Michigan Energy Resources Corp. The savings in customer utility bills take effect July 1.
The tax overhaul reduced the corporate rate from 35 percent to 21 percent and made other changes to tax rules.
The commission says rulings will be announced later for Jackson-based Consumers Energy Co., Detroit-based DTE Electric Co., Columbus, Ohio-based Indiana Michigan Power Co. and Ishpeming-based Upper Peninsula Power Co.
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Dashcam footage shows the moment a police car was rammed by a car carrying two suspected robbers.
Cleveland Police's cameras captured the footage during a chase along the Tees Flyover near Middlesbrough.
The A19's barriers were the only thing that stopped the police car plunging from the 66ft (20m) high dual carriageway.
Driver Terry Smith, 28, and passenger Dale Carter, 26, have been jailed.
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Talk about some blasts from the past, Jose Canseco, Mark McGwire and Joe Montana took center stage recently, brought back into our consciousness by another group making a comeback of sorts.
The Lonely Island, the renowned comedy music troupe from Berkeley, headlined by ex-Saturday Night Live performer Andy Samberg, dressed up as the former Bay Area stars while debuting new rap songs about them.
The group, perhaps best known for their Grammy-nominated video Im on a Boat, played their song about the As Bash Brothers for the first time Sunday in Pasadena.
Although its NSFW, its definitely worth a watch, if for no other reason than its catchy lyrics and spot-on portrayal of the former As stars personalities by Samberg and Akiva Schaffer.
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Plus, watching someone impersonate Canseco may be a tad more exciting than seeing what the real man is doing these days.
In keeping with their Bay Area roots, they also presented Jorma Taccone in an ode to Montana.
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ARLINGTON, Texas — Joey Gallo hit his 33rd home run and the Texas Rangers also played some small ball in a 6-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Monday night.
Martin Perez (7-10) had a second straight solid start for Texas. The lefty made it through six innings without giving up any more runs after trailing 2-0 only three batters into the game.
The Rangers led for good when Delino DeShields had a safety squeeze bunt to make it 3-2 in the second. Rougned Odor scored from third, getting there on a stolen base after catcher James McCann threw behind him trying to pick him off second.
Odour had three hits, including a leadoff double in the fourth, and scored three times. It was Odor’s second consecutive multihit game after going 0 for 17 the previous five games.
With the 159th pick of the 2017 MLB Draft, the Blue Jays selected second baseman Cullen Large from the College of William & Mary, the second-oldest college in the United States. He's the second player they've picked out of William & Mary recently, having selected former teammate and catcher Ryan Hissey in the 14th round in 2015.
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A PLAGUE of insects known as chilli thrips (Scirtothrips dorsalis Hood) has been detected at a farm in Cox by the regional agriculture department.
Full story in Costa Blanca News – out on Thursday this week due to Friday bank holiday.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The Senate's top leader says it's "premature" to tout President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize in pursuing a peace deal with North Korea.
But Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell chuckled as he mentioned the "chagrin" it would cause the Nobel committee to award Trump the world's most coveted diplomatic prize.
The Republican senator made the comments this week to WHAS-AM in his home state of Kentucky.
U.S. and North Korean officials are continuing talks aimed at salvaging a summit between Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. McConnell says the U.S. should always be "skeptical" when dealing with North Korea, but says it's good that Trump and Kim could meet.
FILE- In this March 10, 2011 file photo, Saudi Shiite protesters chant slogans during a protest in Qatif, Saudi Arabia. The kingdom's new crown prince hopes to transform the kingdom and modernize society, but the planned execution of 14 Shiite protesters charged with violence against security forces suggests the handling of sectarian tensions and unrest remains unchanged. AP Photo, File)
Pachulia (shoulder) will be available to play in Monday's matchup with the Spurs.
Pachulia showed up on the injury report as probable with a bruised right shoulder, so there wasn't much concern surrounding his status in the first place. Pachulia is expected to once again start at center, with David West and Jordan Bell both filling in as his backups.
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Chief Supt. George Stephensen with RCMP “K” Division said the investigation into Serenity’s death was complex. He added that his thoughts are with the young girl’s family and those who knew her.
SACRAMENTO (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday evening's drawing of the California Lottery's "Fantasy 5" game were:
09-13-14-21-25
(nine, thirteen, fourteen, twenty-one, twenty-five)
Estimated jackpot: $172,000
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YEREVAN, APRIL 14, ARMENPRESS. The Defense Ministry of Artsakh Republic told Armenpress the Azerbaijani forces violated the ceasefire more than 45 times firing shots from various caliber small arms at the Artsakh-Azerbaijan line of contact.
The Ministry’s statement reads: “On April 13 and overnight April 14 the Azerbaijani side violated the ceasefire regime more than 45 times by firing over 620 shots from various caliber small arms at the Armenian positions in the Artsakh-Azerbaijan line of contact.
In the north-eastern direction of the line of contact the Azerbaijani forces fired also 60 mm mortar (14 shells) and anti-tank grenade launcher (5 grenades).
The Defense Army forces of Artsakh took countermeasures for suppressing the Azerbaijani activeness and continued confidently fulfilling their military tasks”.
The weather will be mostly sunny today. The wind will blow from southwest. It will be light, in Eastern Bulgaria to moderate, the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH) told FOCUS News Agency.
Day temperatures will rise, with maximum ones reaching between 7°C and 12°C.
Three years later, the Adams family continues to mourn the loss of Gavin, shown on the left in this undated photo. In the uptown Saint John home where the late Gavin Adams grew up, running out the door most mornings to juggle a busy schedule of sports, school and music, his parents have learned to live with his absence.
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Opening day is right around the corner for the Carnation Farmers Market.
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Tuesday, May 1st from 3-7 p.m.
Corner of Bird & Stossel in Carnation
Our new and returning vendors are excited to welcome you with early spring produce, meat, beer, wine, bread, pastries, flowers, delicious prepared food, and more.
Carnation Farmers Market is accepting new vendors to add to our already great selection of local farmers and food producers.
To learn more visit our website at carnationfarmersmarket.org/
Atletico Madrid have included Diego Costa in their squad to face Arsenal in Thursday’s Europa League semi-final first leg.
The former Chelsea striker has been included in a 20-man travelling party for the match despite Atleti manager Diego Simeone having said last weekend that Costa had no chance of being involved against the Gunners.
Costa, aged 29, limped off with a hamstring injury during the quarter-final second leg against Sporting Lisbon. He has missed his side’s three games since then.
Simeone’s decision to bring him to London suggests that he does have a chance of playing.
Costa has a record of speedy returns from hamstring problems, most notably to feature in the 2014 Champions League final when he was forced off after just nine minutes of the match by a recurrence of the injury.
The Spain international and his team-mates are due to arrive in London tomorrow ahead of the big game.
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union and Britain have agreed that there must be a “backstop” solution to ensure that there is no hard border between Northern Ireland and Ireland, according to the draft text of a Brexit treaty published on Monday.
Dublin is concerned at London’s rejection of a “backstop” arrangement set out as a separate protocol in the EU’s draft of the withdrawal treaty. Under this, Northern Ireland would effectively submit to EU economic rules and so become potentially isolated from the British mainland.
“With respect to the draft protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland, the negotiators agree that a legally operative version of the “backstop” solution for the border... should be agreed as part of the legal text of the Withdrawal Agreement, to apply unless and until another solution is found,” a preamble to the draft text said.
The text made clear that Britain had not agreed to the specific proposal made by the European Union.
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The peer support group gives people the opportunity to meet with others who understand some of what they are going through. Run by a facilitator, the sessions offer a chance to ask questions, get information and share experiences in a safe and supportive environment.
× Rap video filmed in Kansas brings prison sentences
WICHITA, Kan. — A rap video filmed in Kansas showing six people smoking marijuana while they possessed guns has brought a federal prison sentence for yet another participant.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office says 23-year-old Shundell C. Barkus of Wichita was sentenced Monday to four years. He had earlier pleaded guilty to one count of possession of a firearm by a user of controlled substances.
A search warrant of the Wichita home where the video was made found 2.5 pounds of marijuana and several firearms.
Co-defendants Dondre Broom was sentenced earlier to four years in prison and De’Adrian Johnson was sentenced to six months. Mario Smith is set for sentencing June 27. Two other participants are awaiting trial.
Prosecutors say the case is part of a community outreach program called Project Safe Neighborhoods.
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - An appeals court has upheld the conviction of a former Virginia police officer who was sentenced to 2½ years in prison for fatally shooting an unarmed black teenager suspected of shoplifting.
The Court of Appeals of Virginia on Tuesday unanimously affirmed the voluntary manslaughter conviction of Stephen Rankin in the 2015 shooting of William Chapman II.
Prosecutors alleged that Rankin - a white police officer in Portsmouth - killed the 18-year-old Chapman "willfully, deliberately and with premeditation" outside a Walmart.
Most witnesses said Chapman had his hands up, although some said he was combative.
Rankin was fired from his job after being indicted. After he was sentenced in 2016, Rankin said he was deeply sorry and never meant to hurt anyone.
One person was sent to the hospital in critical condition Wednesday morning after being involved in a motorcycle crash at I-10 and U.S. 54, according to emergency officials.
They crashed in the Spaghetti Bowl area just after midnight.
Authorities cleared the scene early and should not be blocking morning traffic.
Orlando Brown is linked to Raven-Symoné for good.
In a video posted to social media, Brown shows off his new ink featuring his former That's So Raven co-star. In the clip, the 30-year-old former Disney star proudly displays his new tattoo while wearing sunglasses and a crown.
While the two starred together on the hit Disney Channel classic, That's So Raven, from 2003 to 2007, the current state of their friendship remains unknown.
While we last saw them reunite back in 2015, we haven't seen the duo together in recent years and Brown was recast for the follow-up series, Raven's Home.
About Warrington Dementia Adviser Service
The Dementia Adviser service offers information about all aspects of living with dementia and supports people to access services. People with dementia and their carers can contact a Dementia Adviser whenever they need further information or support to find other services.
Check out a 4K video clip of Monday’s Falcon 9 launch viewed from Spaceflight Now’s office at the Kennedy Space Center.
The 213-foot-tall (65-meter) rocket took off from pad 39A and delivered a SpaceX cargo capsule on course to haul more than 6,400 pounds (2,900 kilograms) of experiments and equipment to the International Space Station. It was the 11th Falcon 9 flight of the year, and the 39th Falcon 9 launch overall.
Read our Mission Status Center for details on the flight.
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India's space agency will attempt to launch 104 satellites from a single rocket Wednesday -- a record feat that, if successful, will cement the country's space smarts after its successful Mars orbiter mission. "It's going to be a big deal.
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Flames-Golden Knights Sums
Calgary 0 0 0—0 Vegas 0 4 0—4
First Period_None. Penalties_Marchessault, VGK, (high sticking), 9:49.
Second Period_1, Vegas, Miller 10 (Schmidt, Perron), 5:33 (pp). 2, Vegas, Karlsson 37 (Neal), 6:26. 3, Vegas, Karlsson 38 (Marchessault), 13:01. 4, Vegas, Karlsson 39 (Schmidt), 14:49. Penalties_Reaves, VGK, (unsportsmanlike conduct), 3:02; Hathaway, CGY, (unsportsmanlike conduct), 3:02; Hamilton, CGY, (tripping), 4:31; Calgary bench, served by Lazar (too many men on the ice), 7:18; Reaves, VGK, (roughing), 14:10; Hathaway, CGY, (roughing), 14:10; Merrill, VGK, (tripping), 17:27.
Third Period_None. Penalties_None.
Shots on Goal_Calgary 20-13-9_42. Vegas 6-12-13_31.
Power-play opportunities_Calgary 0 of 2; Vegas 1 of 2.
Goalies_Calgary, Smith 24-19-6 (31 shots-27 saves). Vegas, Fleury 26-11-3 (42-42).
A_18,075 (17,367). T_2:28.
Referees_Trevor Hanson, Tim Peel. Linesmen_Kory Nagy, Derek Nansen.
Over the years we have seen many mobile/smartphone focused Linux efforts come and go from OpenMoko, Moblin/MeeGo, webOS, Firefox OS, and most recently Ubuntu Touch while others like Sailfish OS and Plasma Mobile appear to be somewhat stagnate or at least not gaining much marketshare nor advancing rapidly.
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About Portland Carers Support Group
This monthly support group provides an opportunity for informal carers to chat and share experiences, information and support with others in similar circumstances. There is usually a guest speaker, such as a representative from a voluntary group or a solicitor, and occasional exercise sessions and group lunches.
DENVER (CBS4) – Amazon Prime customers in Denver can now get groceries delivered from Whole Foods.
The Mile High City joins nine other cities which already get Whole Food deliveries.
Amazon says bringing the service to Denver was based on the number of Prime customers seeking organic food.
Those customers can go online and choose their items. Delivery is free for orders of $35 or more. Customers can get items delivered in an hour for an extra fee.
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With outside temps scorching, Us Weekly presents 17 reasons to chill indoors. Here are the season’s top dramas and comedies, with a bit of exclusive tidbits on each!
Paul Dunne has hit a round of 68 to remain well in contention at the half-way stage of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship.
He’s currently in a tie for 4th on 9 under par, two behind leaders Tyrrell Hatton and Tommy Fleetwood.
Still in it.
"Hopefully I can continue playing the way I am and have a chance to win on Sunday." @dunners11 (67-68 -9) pic.twitter.com/htQjMfoy0h — Alfred Dunhill Links (@dunhilllinks) October 6, 2017
It’s been a mostly good day all round for the Irish players.
Graeme McDowell, Padraig Harrington and Gavin Moynihan have all moved up to 4 under.
Further down the leaderboard, Shane Lowry is on 1 under after a 75, and Rory McIlroy is back on 1 over.
In an open letter to Akzo Nobel (OTCQX:AKZOF, OTCQX:AKZOY) stakeholders, PPG Industries (PPG +0.7% ) makes a direct appeal to pressure their company to negotiate its $24B takeover offer.
PPG touts its stronger stock market performance, sales growth and successful takeover history as reasons for negotiations to begin, arguing that the combined company would be stronger than two independent competitors.
The letter comes ahead of Akzo’s plan this week to unveil its strategy to separate its specialty chemicals business in an attempt to raise the stock price, a plan PPG says "will be more risky, create more uncertainty for Akzo Nobel employees... and create less value than our proposal."
A seven-judge constitution bench was hearing a clutch of petitions in the 1996 Hindutva case. A seven-judge constitution bench was hearing a clutch of petitions in the 1996 Hindutva case.
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that elections will be declared void if votes were sought in the name of caste, creed, or religion. A seven-judge constitution bench, hearing a clutch of petitions in the 1996 Hindutva case, where an earlier apex court bench observed that Hinduism is a way of life, ruled 4:3 in the case.
WATCH VIDEO | Supreme Court Bars Political Parties From Seeking Votes In Name Of Religion
Saying that election is a secular exercise and thereby due process should be followed, the bench said that the candidate would be disqualified if he/she was found violating its order. It further added that the relationship between man and God is an individual choice and the state is forbidden to interfere in such an activity.
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Additional Idaho charges have been filed in the case of the three robbery suspects arrested in Rock Springs October 3, Sheriff Mike Lowell said on Friday.
Amber Spradling, 19, is now charged in Twin Falls, Idaho, with Robbery and Conspiracy to Commit Robbery. Cameron Courtright, 30, now also faces Idaho charges of Robbery, Conspiracy to Commit Robbery, and Burglary. Colton Jeffress has already been charged in Idaho with Robbery and Parole Violation.
The three were arrested by county deputies and detectives near Wal-Mart in Rock Springs on Tuesday afternoon after Twin Falls, Idaho, authorities tracked them to this area.
A Kimber Pro Carry II semiautomatic pistol, used in the robbery and stolen from the victim, was recovered from the suspects’ vehicle.
Spradling has already been returned to Twin Falls; Courtright and Jeffress remain in custody at the Sweetwater County Detention Center.
The Idaho charges stem from a home invasion in Twin Falls Idaho.
PUBLISHED: February 15, 2017 12:42 pm LAST UPDATED: February 15, 2017 12:46 pm Wolves 0 Wigan 1 - Match highlights
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[India], July 04 (ANI): Ministry of Women and Child Development on Wednesday issued a Look-out-Circular (LoC) regarding Non-resident Indian matrimonial disputes.
The decision was taken in the meeting of the Integrated Nodal Agency (INA) held here under the chairpersonship of WCD Secretary.
The ministry has till now issued six LoCs since April 2018 on the basis of the complaints received in the connection.
Earlier in June, Union Minister of Women and Child Development (WCD) Maneka Gandhi said all marriages NRI solemnised in India have to be registered within 48 hours to prevent non-issuance of passport and visas.
Addressing a press conference, Maneka said the WCD Ministry is in the process of issuing orders to the registrars that such marriages have to be registered within 48 hours else the passport and visas would not be issued. Currently, few states such as Punjab mandatorily register NRI marriages. (ANI)
Oil prices are in the spotlight as Tropical Storm Nate threatens production in the Gulf of Mexico. Major producers BP (BP) and Chevron (CVX) are shutting all of their platforms. Royal Dutch Shell (RDS.A) and Anadarko (APC) are suspending some activity.
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Google (GOOGL) subsidiary YouTube is tweaking its search results after the Las Vegas massacre. It wants to stop the spread of “conspiracy theories” on the site after noticing that at one point after the tragedy its top 5 videos for news about the shooting peddled misinformation.
And movie night just got more expensive. Netflix (NFLX) is raising prices on its standard plan by 10%, bringing the monthly cost to $11.
Idaho is just one of two states where no marijuana products are legal.
A web publication called Civilized suggests Idaho’s opposition is related to historic and ingrained racism
Most states have legalized some form of medical marijuana and a handful have approved recreational use (in defiance of federal law). Idaho’s position angers a left that normally opposes states’ rights until the federal government blocks a liberal sacrament.
A web publication called Civilized suggests Idaho’s opposition is related to historic and ingrained racism (the catch-all excuse for the angry left). The story ignores the more nuanced explanation. Governor “Butch” Otter and other Republicans would like to ensure cannabinoid oil comes from a legitimate source and not some dangerous mix of bathtub goo from the home of a local dope dealer.
March 19 (Reuters) - Pantaflix AG:
* TOTAL OUTPUT OF EUR 41.5 MILLION IN FY 2017 (PREVIOUS YEAR: EUR 15.6 MILLION)
* FY PRELIMINARY OPERATING RESULT (EBITDA) OF EUR 17.7 MILLION IN FY 2017 (PREVIOUS YEAR: EUR 9.2 MILLION)
* FY PRE-TAX RESULT (EBT) OF EUR 2.3 MILLION, REPRESENTS AN INCREASE OF EUR 4.0 MILLION VERSUS PR YEAR Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
Shonda Rhimes, the creator of popular television series such as Scandal and Grey's Anatomy, has signed a deal to make new shows for Netflix.
The streaming service announced late Sunday that Rhimes' Shondaland production company is moving to Netflix. Netflix wrote in a news release that Rhimes' shows Grey's Anatomy, Scandal and How to Get Away With Murder would continue to air on ABC.
Rhimes wrote in a statement that she was grateful to the network for giving her career a start, but she was looking forward to expanding her audience and "creative identity" with Netflix.
She wrote that she and Netflix Chief Content Officer Ted Sarandos had developed a plan for the next phase of Rhimes' career. She said Netflix offered her and her team "limitless possibilities."
The Egyptian authorities have arrested 13 suspected terrorists allegedly planning to attack Christians and public institutions, the Interior Ministry said on Sunday, a week after a couple of deadly church bombings. The announcement came as Egypt's Christians marked Easter under tight security a week after Palm Sunday bombings claimed by the Islamic State group killed 45 people at churches in the cities of Tanta and Alexandria.
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April 12 WH Smith Plc:
* Interim dividend 14.6 penceper share
* HY total group sales were up 2% at £643m (2016: £633m) with group LFL sales flat.
* H1 group profit before tax 83 million stg versus 80 million stg year ago
* HY group profit from trading operations 1 increased by 5% on prior year to £92m (2016: £88m)
* HY group profit before tax increased by 4% to £83m (2016: £80m).
* H1 travel trading profit 39 million stg versus 35 million stg year ago
* H1 high street trading profit 53 million stg versus 53 million stg year ago
* Has declared an interim dividend of 14.6p per share, a 9% increase on last year
* We are on track to open around 15 new travel units in uk this year. Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bangalore.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com)
× South Haven fighting the Japanese Knotweed
SOUTH HAVEN, Mich. – Residents and visitors to South Haven are being asked to watch out for Japanese Knotweed to try and keep it from spreading.
Officials say the non-native invasive plant has been found in several locations in the city. The plant can grow to be three to ten feet in height, but can reproduce from just a thumb-nail sized portion of stem or root. The roots can often be ten feet deep.
The city is placing signs at areas where the plant has been found, warning people to not cut, pull, dig or mow the knotweed. They say the city will work with a contractor this fall to try and destroy the plant.
Japanese Knotweed is legally prohibited in Michigan and it is illegal to possess or introduce the plant without a permit.
ARMED police who were at a Newport house yesterday were called in relation to a recent robbery.
Officers were called to a house on Clarence Street, Newport yesterday evening. An eyewitness said two armed officers were at the scene.
A spokeswoman from Gwent Police said the incident was related to arrest enquiries into a wanted person in relation to a recent robbery.
She said: "At approximately 7.30am on Wednesday January 31 2018 we received reports of a robbery in the Pill area of Newport.
"During the offence a bank card, television and keys has been reported to have been stolen.
"The victim was unharmed but was understandably left shaken."
No arrests were made.
Anyone with any information is asked to ring 101 quoting log 79 31/01/18”
Sean, Rich, and Ted visit with Ted’s former teammate Joe Andruzzi for two segments LIVE from Radio Row.
Sean, Rich, and Ted talked about the Rockets win over the Spurs, and the MVP odds for James Harden.
Sean, Rich, and Ted talked to Paul Bessire from PredictionMachine.com about the lines and prop bets for Super Bowl 52.
Sean, Rich, and Ted talked with TNT/Westwood One play-by-play extraordinaire Kevin Harlan LIVE from Radio Row.
Sean, Rich, and Ted were joined by comedian Craig Gass, LIVE from Radio Row in Minnesota.
Sean, Rich, and Ted mock stupid people, who do stupid things every day during All Due Respect. Stories include a fight over BBQ sauce at the Waffle House.
That's what Pierre-Edouard Bellemare, like many others, was celebrating last night. Of course, part of that celebration involved reflecting on the year that was, and it's no surprise how big of a role hockey played for him in 2016.
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Aug 11 (Reuters) - Nutraceutical International Corp
* ‍weiss Asset Management Lp reports 8.76 percent passive stake in Nutraceutical International Corp as on August 4, 2017 - sec filing​ Source text: (bit.ly/2vvmJcG) Further company coverage:
German extreme right political activist and fugitive Horst Mahler, wanted by the German authorities, is guarded by a Hungarian policeman as he waits to be handed over to German police officers at Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport in Budapest, Hungary, Tuesday, June 13, 2017. Hungarian authorities have extradicted Mahler, 81, to the authorities of Germany where he was sentenced to ten years in jail for the denial of Holocaust in 2009.
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The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation today launched a six-month pilot project with leading cab aggregator Ola, enabling commuters to book an Ola cab on IRCTC Rail Connect mobile application and website.
The Ola cab facility will provide all the services offered such as Ola Micro, Ola Mini, Ola Auto and Ola Share on the same price available directly on the IRCTC Rail Connect App and website, IRCTC said in a release.
Customers can choose to pre-book cabs up to seven days in advance or upon reaching the railway station. In addition, IRCTC outlets at railway stations or Ola's self-serving kiosk will also enable commuters to book cabs, the release said.
YEREVAN, OCTOBER 7, ARMENPRESS. Armenia’s national football team departed for Kazakhstan, the Football Federation said.
The team flew to Astana on a charter flight in the morning of October 7 for the upcoming World Cup 2018 qualifier match against Kazakhstan.
The match will take place October 8, 20:00 Yerevan time.
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO): Two Fort Wayne-based health insurance providers will be merging.
Physicians Health Plan of Northern Indiana and Pro-Claim Plus Inc. have announced plans to merge on September 30th.
The Journal Gazette reports that PHP will keep providing group health insurance plans, while self-funded administrative services will stay under Pro-Claim’s name.
There shouldn’t be any disruptions with service or coverage, and the soon-to-be-combined company says they actually have plans to add jobs in the near future.
Auburn week at HawgBeat continues with a look at Arkansas’ series history against the Tigers…As members of the SEC West, Arkansas and Auburn have squared off every year since 1992. Including one ma...
Tyler Hall and Ethan Happ were among the many that announced they will return to college this season and forgo the NBA Draft.
Hall, a Rock Island graduate, averaged nearly 18 points a game last season for the Montana State Bobcats. He hopes to lead Montana State to a conference title next season.
Have had some unbelievable experiences in Madison so far... coming back for one more special season. Can't wait to get back in the gym w/ the fam #OnWisconsin pic.twitter.com/Ooyx54PrB7 — Ethan Happ (@EthanHapp22) May 30, 2018
Former Rockridge standout Happ will return to Wisconsin for his senior season after testing the NBA Draft waters. He was an All-Big Ten selection the past two years.
Iowa will also return a couple key contiributors. Forward Tyler Cook and guard Isaiah Moss will both play for the Hawkeyes next season.
Usually kids spend the day giving each other candy and cards, but second graders at North Valley Academy Charter School spent their day making sure veterans had a day to remember. Zoie Adair was one of the 65 students from North Valley Academy who took the time to make Valentine's Day cards for the veterans.
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A student pilot forced-landed a Diamond 40 Trainer Aircraft on the outskirts of Kaduna, while on a solo mission, as part of flying training at the 401 Flying Training School, Kaduna, the Nigerian Air Force said on Monday.
AVM Olatokunbo Adesanya, spokesperson for the Air Force who disclosed this in a statement said: "The incident, which took place today, March 19, 2018, was as a result of an airborne emergency that could not enable the pilot fly the aircraft back to the Base.
“He, therefore, force-landed the aircraft but with minimal damage to it.
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“However, the student pilot, who was the only one on board, suffered minor injuries and is already receiving treatment at the 461 Nigerian Air Force Hospital, Kaduna.
“The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, has immediately directed the constitution of a board of inquiry to determine the exact cause of the incident while efforts are ongoing to recover the aircraft,” Adesanya said.
A petition has been created to name April the Giraffe's baby boy after the son of Myrtle Beach viral sensation Erin Dietrich, otherwise known as "Giraffe Mom." Video of Dietrich, who was pregnant at the time, wearing a giraffe mask and pacing around her room in an homage to April the Giraffe received millions of views on Facebook when she posted it back in March.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Colorado Springs Police Department and the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting the bi-annual DEA drug take back event Saturday, April 29.
The nationwide program encourages the public to drop off excess, unused and expired controlled substances and other medications with the help of state and local law enforcement agencies.
DEA will help orchestrate the pick up of drugs obtained on the collection day and dispose of all drugs.
The drug take back event will be hosted at the following four locations:
Colorado Springs Police Department Police Operations Centers – 705 S. Nevada Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
UC Health Memorial Hospital North – 4050 Briargate Parkway, Colorado Springs, CO 80920
Security Fire Department, Station 1 – 400 Security Boulevard, Colorado Springs, CO 80911
El Paso County Household Hazardous Waste Facility – 3255 Akers Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80922
Virginia Department of Transportation Release:
On Saturday Oct. 7, motorists are advised to use alternate routes around the town of Mineral in Louisa County for a special event requiring road closures.
Route 1115 (Mineral Avenue) will be closed from 3:30 p.m. until approximately 5:30 p.m. During the closure, the Virginia Department of Transportation will assist the Louisa County Sheriff’s Office with detouring traffic.
Message boards will be in place to alert motorists of the upcoming closure.
Updates and other real-time travel information can be found on the 511 Virginia website, the free VDOT 511 mobile app or by calling 511 from any phone in Virginia. Local updates are also posted to Twitter.com/VaDOTCulp.
An accident that blocked a road in Bracklesham Bay this morning has been cleared.
According to travel reports, one vehicle was involved in a road traffic collision on B2198 Bracklesham Lane in both directions at Clappers Lane.
The incident has now been cleared.
A hot summer day is a fine time to test out an old urban legend: That you can cook food on hot pavement.
Well, it turns out pavement doesn’t get all that hot. But cars? All that sheet metal gets much hotter, so this seemed like a possibility.
We trundled out a couple of parking-lot science trials, with our resident science guy, Tom Spears.
First, an easy one: How long does it take an ice cream cone to melt when it’s 34 C?
Equipment: A 75-cent cone from IKEA — same price with or without soft ice cream inside. We took the cone alone and added our own regular ice cream, from the newsroom freezer. It’s that kind of newsroom.
Second experiment, a little harder: Can you fry an egg on a hot car? Nicole, our video editor, has a black car and volunteered it.
We brought a black frying pan too, just in case.
Watch and learn.
And finally, the end results:
A new study by Javelin Strategy & Research has found that more than 1 million US children were victims of identity fraud or theft in 2017.
Even more worrisome, two-thirds of child identity fraud victims are younger than eight years old.
The advent of digitized school, medical and extra curricular records has given criminals greater opportunities to steal a kid's identity, the researchers say.
However, it's very common for the perpetrator of child identity theft to be someone the child knows, such as a family friend or the parent's spouse.
Javelin Strategy & Research found that child identity theft victims are often targeted by people they know, such as a family friend, a parent's partner/spouse or an acquaintance
There are steps that parents can take to make sure their child doesn't fall victim to fraud:
1:06 First baby of 2017 in the Fresno area born at Clovis hospital Pause
1:18 Troubles continue at Fresno's Hotel California
0:33 Detectives nab woman and man who stole $2,500 in Christmas gifts
2:35 What were the 5 best video games of 2016?
2:07 Fresno State tops Nevada in New Years Eve thriller
1:01 TSA's top 10 most unusual finds: 2016
0:31 Powerful message about texting while driving
1:41 Deputy Dennis Wallace honored on House floor
1:57 Remember playing with kaleidoscopes, pecking hens, spinning tops and jacks?
Aug 14 (Reuters) - BERENTZEN GRUPPE AG:
* H1 ‍CONSOLIDATED REVENUES RISE BY 4.0% TO EUR 85.3 MILLION​
* H1 ‍CONSOLIDATED OPERATING PROFIT INCREASES BY 3.1% TO EUR 4.1 MILLION​
* H1 ‍ANNUAL FORECAST FOR 2017 FINANCIAL YEAR GENERALLY REAFFIRMED​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
3:05 Welcoming the New Year with an Idaho spud Pause
0:35 Tamarack torchlight parade welcomes the new year
0:25 Karan Tucker on Boise nonprofit Jannus
5:14 Bogus Basin's 75th anniversary kickoff party
4:36 'I am here to save democracy...'
1:14 Idaho QB Matt Linehan apologizes for postgame comments directed at President Staben
2:38 Take a walk on the Boise Greenbelt in the snow
3:06 Boise day shelter provides meals, clothing and much more
1:50 Brundage Mountain uses fireworks, torchlight parade to celebrate New Year's
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Aoxin Tianli Group Inc
* Aoxin Tianli Group Inc reports second quarter 2017 financial results
* Q2 revenue fell 35.3 percent to $6.22 million
* Aoxin Tianli Group Inc - qtrly net income $64,000 versus $605,000 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Aug 14 (Reuters) - ISS:
* ISS AND TELENOR EXTEND AND INCREASE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP ACROSS SCANDINAVIA
* THE CONTRACT DURATION IS 5 YEARS WITH OPTION OF EXTENDING UP TO 3 YEARS Source text: bit.ly/2wXxFiU Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
A Manchester nightclub is hoping to reunite a woman with her lost wallet after more than 30 years.
The Ritz music venue found the wallet, which had fallen down the back of a radiator, while refurbishing its offices.
It contained the ID of an Elizabeth Sarah Dale, who studied law at the University of Manchester as a teenager in the late Eighties.
Chris Mann, bar manager at the Ritz, found a Midland Banks cash cheque card, 12p in change, a library card and a photographic student ID inside the wallet.
“We were clearing out the other day because we’re having a refurb in the offices, and it has fallen down the back of a radiator - it must have been lodged there since god knows when,” he told the Warrington Guardian.
How major US stock indexes fared Tuesday
Stocks in the U.S. and Europe sank Tuesday following political turmoil in Italy, which stoked fears of instability in the euro bloc.
On Tuesday:
The S&P 500 index shed 31.47 points, or 1.2 percent, to 2,689.86.
The Dow Jones industrial average skidded 391.64 points, or 1.6 percent, to 24,361.45.
The Nasdaq composite dropped 37.26 points, or 0.5 percent, to 7,396.59.
The Russell 2000 index of smaller-company stocks dipped 3.28 points, or 0.2 percent, to 1,623.65.
For the year:
The S&P 500 is up 16.25 points, or 0.6 percent.
The Dow is down 357.77 points, or 1.4 percent.
The Nasdaq is up 493.20 points, or 7.1 percent.
The Russell 2000 is up 88.14 points, or 5.7 percent.
Evans (migraine headaches) re-joined the team for practice Friday, Michael Wallace of Grizzlies.com reports.
This is certainly good news for Evans and the Grizzlies, as he seems in line to play a significant role for the team this season. With the team having a relatively shallow bench, Evans' size, ballhandling ability and improved three-pointer should allow him to function as a sixth-man off the pine for Memphis.
The Samsung Gear S3 Frontier smartwatch is currently on sale for $399 at Best Buy Canada in-store and online.
The Tizen-powered Gear S3 was originally released on November 18th, 2016, and is widely seen as a notable improvement to Samsung’s Gear S2. The Gear S3 launched with a price tag of $469.99 CAD.
The Gear S3 Frontier features a 1.3-inch 360 x 360 pixel display, Bluetooth/Wi-Fi connectivity, GPS navigation, and a wide range of fitness tracking features. In addition, the limited app gallery of the S2 has been traded in for a more robust variety of user applications.
The watch is available for purchase both in store and online, though is not available to be reserved in store. The $70 discount ends on January 5th, 2017.
Purchase the Gear S3 Frontier here.
PITTSBURGH — A Vietnam War veteran in Pennsylvania has finally received medals for his service after 45 years of waiting.
The Tribune-Review reports (http://bit.ly/2hZa2E1 ) 67-year-old Francis McKenna was presented with the National Defence Service Medal, the Air Force Good Conduct Medal, the Air Force Longevity Service Award, Vietnam Service Medal and Vietnam Gallantry during a ceremony Friday in Tarentum, about 20 miles northeast of Pittsburgh.
McKenna joined the Air Force in 1969. While he participated in campaigns in Thailand, Laos and Cambodia, many of his missions were classified, leaving little proof he actually served.
McKenna eventually enlisted the help of veteran’s representatives Curt Hetrick and Greg Heinle. Hetrick says it took three years of searching through military records to find a single line saying “assigned to duty in Thailand.”
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The following individuals have been booked at the Sweetwater County Detention Center:
Jan 2nd
Lamar Maurice Yarber, 37 of Rock Springs was arrested by the RSPD on a warrant for bond revocation.
Willie Clenton Lovelace, 29 of Rock Springs was arrested by the RSPD for alleged DWUI.
Jan 1st
Michael Brandon Roswell, 32 of Rock Springs was arrested by the RSPD for alleged public intoxication.
Kenneth DeWayne Bunton, 56 of Independence MO, was arrested by the Wyoming Highway Patrol for alleged DWUI-controlled substance and failure to maintain a single lane.
Stephen Edward Zueck, 54 of Rock Springs was arrested by the RSPD for alleged domestic battery.
Angel Alejandro Pineda, 21 of Rock Springs was arrested by the RSPD for alleged domestic battery.
Mark Louis Arnoldi, 57 of Rock Springs was arrested by the RSPD on a bond revocation.
Movie watched: 111
In theaters: 2
From 2016: 4
Books read (not counting graphic novels): 32
On audiobook: 27 (I’ve forgotten how to read)
Albums bought: too many (vinyl addict)
Albums listened to: very few
Favorite album:
Blackstar
Besides Bowie, I mean:
SNDTRK and
Air, Astronoid
3 Best looking vinyl I bought:
Air, Astronoid
Dan Terminus
Altered States
Favorite Books:
Dresden Files (read 13 this year)
Inherit the Stars
Best TV:
Gravity Falls
Better Call Saul
That’s it.
Thing to think about:
If 2016 was your “WORST YEAR EVER”, and you’re still healthy and have family, then that’s stupid. Whatever is good or bad about your year, it’s up to you, not the outside world. Own your shit.
Rockford teen drowns in Lake Louise
BYRON, Ill. (AP) — A Rockford teenager who was pulled from Lake Louise near the community of Byron has died.
Sauk Valley Media reports an autopsy conducted by the Winnebago County Coroner's Office ruled that 16-year-old Luis Campos had drowned.
Officials say the teenager had on Monday afternoon gone into an area of the lake that was designated a "no swimming zone" to retrieve a beach ball when he went under the surface.
Lifeguards and others searched the area and after about 10 minutes pulled the teen from the water. He was taken to Mercyhealth Hospital in Rockford where he was pronounced dead about eight hours later.
The Ogle County Sheriff's Department, which is investigating the death because Lake Louise is in that county, says foul play isn't suspected.
After more than four years as the face of Uber in Quebec, Jean-Nicolas Guillemette has decided to leave his job as general manager, citing family reasons.
The 35-year-old father of three said Tuesday that he wanted to devote the next few months to his “role as a father.”
Guillemette was a very public figure in the debate that led to a pilot project that legalized the ride-hailing service. That pilot project has been extended for another year to fall 2019.
Uber’s business in Quebec will now be run by Virinder Kudhail, Guillemette’s right-hand man. Jean-Christophe de Le Rue will be the Quebec spokesperson for the multinational, as well as the person responsible for government relations.
The winner of 2017 Coach of the Year won’t be announced until after 9 p.m. ET at the NFL Honors show in Minneapolis, but Google may know something we don’t. If you search Sean McVay’s name on the mobile site, it pegs him as the winner of the award, despite the fact that it hasn’t been announced yet.
Take a look for yourself, if you don’t believe us.
Sean McVay: AP Coach of the Year? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/PxcmUNgoU3 — Cameron DaSilva (@camdasilva) February 3, 2018
Now, there’s no guarantee that McVay will win the award on Saturday night, and Google probably has no additional knowledge, but there’s a good chance the Rams’ head coach takes home the hardware.
He won PFWA Coach of the Year last month, which is a good indication that he’ll win AP Coach of the Year, too. If he does wind up winning the award, you can thank Google for spoiling the news a bit early.
First Lady Melania Trump is known for her fashion sense. These are some of her most talked about outfits.
Source: CNN
Two of the deceased were promised salary of Rs 35,000-40,000 per month in Iraq
Santosh Kumar (29) and Vidhya Bhushan (35) Tiwari left for Mosul from Sahasraon village in Bihar's Siwan district in 2011.
They were both matriculates and decided to give up studying and look for labour jobs in West Asia.
Santosh's brother Pappu Kumar shared that the two zeroed in on Iraq together because the opportunity was lucrative and an agent from Uttar Pradesh convinced them that violence had lessened.
Both the two were also promised around Rs 35,000-40,000 per month.
Vidhya Bhushan Tiwari's uncle Purshottam Tiwari shared that his nephew had worked in a steel plant in Bokaro. The two were working as pipe-fitters in industrial pockets in Mosul.
In 2014, the two were held hostage. Pappu Kumar shared that the families met Sushma Swaraj last year and she had told them that 39 Indians had been held hostage. The families had been hoping this year would bring them some relief.
(In the photo: Santosh Kumar)
Do you want to look younger, feel healthier, and more confident? Lifestyle consultant Scott DeFalco talks about how a whiter smile can actually take years off your appearance. He recommends the product, Power Swabs.
UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. envoy for Iraq is urging political leaders in this "crucial" post-election period to swiftly form an inclusive new government that works across sectarian and ethnic divides.
Jan Kubis told the Security Council on Wednesday that it's essential the new government "works as one" to pursue political, economic and social reforms.
He urged Iraq's "political elites to draw the necessary conclusions" from this month's electoral turnout, the lowest since Saddam Hussein was toppled in 2003. He cited "the need for improved representation, justice for all, democratic accountability, and good governance void of corruption, sectarian quota system, nepotism and patronage."
U.S. Ambassador Nikki Haley also called this "a key moment in Iraqi history," saying the next government will make important decisions "that will set Iraq's course for decades to come."
Two dozen money experts answered more than 1,000 calls Thursday evening as part of the Certified Financial Planning Association of Dallas/Fort Worth's annual "Ask a CFP" hotline event.
The event, which allows anyone to access free financial advice, launched in 2001 at The Dallas Morning News. The News' late personal finance writer, Pamela Yip, pitched the idea as a way of serving readers in a different format from her columns and articles.
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The FBI is involved in a multi-year investigation in the Wichita area.
Wichita Mayor Jeff Longwell says the investigation has been going on for at least two years.
"It could be longer, But that's certainly a conservative time frame," Longwell says.
Longwell said he could not comment on how or when he found out about the investigation because it is ongoing.
The FBI would not confirm or deny the investigation, but spokeswoman Bridget Patton said that agents were in Wichita last week.
"Last Wednesday, Feb. 8, the FBI had a lawful presence at several residences and locations within the greater Wichita area," Patton says.
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"In the game of thrones, you either win or you die" — and boy, there's been a lot of death. A new video compiles every death on Game of Thrones (including horses, direwolves, and more), clocking in at almost 21 minutes with a whopping 150,966 deaths.
We start, almost humbly, with free folk north of the wall, found dead within the first few minutes of episode 1 because of White Walkers. Deer and direwolves follow quickly, and then the innocent — including Arya's friend Mycah, executed in one of Joffrey's early acts of tyranny. From there it just climbs — particularly with battle scenes.
We know Season 7 is going to be super intense, so just how high is that ticker going this summer...and how far will it go by the end of the show??
Game of Thrones returns July 16.
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will appear before the Joint Investigation Team (JIT) formed by the Supreme Court here on Thursday.
PM Nawaz’s appearance before the JIT would be the first occasion when a sitting prime minister appears before any investigative agency.
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is scheduled to appear before the JIT team at 11am today.
The JIT has also summoned Punjab Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif on June 17.
Meanwhile, Qatari Prince Sheikh Hamad Bin Jassim Bin Jaber Al-Thani, who wrote an earlier letter in favour of Sharif, has said that the royal family member has no qualms if investigators visit him in Doha to record his statement.
Hussain and Hassan Nawaz, the sons of the prime minister, have already appeared before the JIT.
'Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta' Production Halted After Alleged Hit & Run
'Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta' Production Halted After Alleged Hit and Run
EXCLUSIVE
"Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta" production came to a screeching halt after one of its staffers was allegedly run over in a parking lot.
Production sources tell TMZ ... the scary incident went down Wednesday at the high-end Buckhead shops where Mimi Faust and co. were preparing to shoot. But we're told things went south before cameras started rolling -- a security guard was allegedly run down by an angry mall customer.
We're told security was saving a parking spot for the production, which pissed off the customer. Witnesses tell us he revved the engine and struck the security guard ... injuring his left leg.
According to cops, the driver went inside a nearby golf store before fleeing. Cops spoke to staffers at the golf store to ID the driver, and got surveillance footage of the incident from another store. No arrests yet.
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Since the press conference on December 27, 2016, Jackson County has continued to receive inquiries regarding the statements made by Sheriff Corey Falls.
Collier tow truck companies urge motorists to obey ‘move over’ law
EAST NAPLES, Fla. Daniel Martin says his drivers risk their lives every day on the road.
“Nobody realizes it, no one cares about it,” Martin said. “I mean, they see us and just whiz by us.”
Martin, the owner of George and Sons Towing in Naples, said an RV recently hit one of his tow trucks and kept driving.
“It could’ve been the guy out there flattened on the ground,” he said. “We got lucky.”
Florida law states that if motorists encounter a tow truck on the side of the road, they need to move over or slow down to 20 mph below the posted speed limit.
However, motorists are either unaware or don’t care, Martin said.
“There are cars breaking down left and right out there, we’re always on the interstate,” he said. “It’s always a problem, whether we have our lights on or not.”
The same law also applies to law enforcement and emergency vehicles, as well as any vehicle with flashing lights.
After spending eight-months gathering information on drugs known locally as 'glass,' 'tears of love or 'sheesha,' the UN Office on Drugs and Crime concluded that
"there are strong indications that methamphetamine use is establishing itself among opiate users, which are already one of the most vulnerable parts of Afghan society."
"The report comes in a timely fashion, adding another layer of understanding to the very complex Afghan drugs situation," said UNODC's Director of Public Affairs, Jean-Luc Lemahieu. ...
CHICAGO (AP) — Children with a rare, incurable disease that causes rapid aging and early death may live longer if treated with an experimental drug first developed for cancer patients.
That's according to small, preliminary study in 27 kids with progeria. The benefit was small: Treated children were more likely to survive during the two-year study than children who didn't get the drug.
But some kids taking the drug lonafarnib (lohn-uh-FAR-nib) in this and other studies have lived into their late teens. The researchers say the results suggest a potential breakthrough for a heartbreaking condition.
The drug helps disable a protein that accumulates abnormally in progeria and causes cell damage. The genetic disease affects about 1 in 20 million people.
The study was published Tuesday in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
The move up from primary to secondary school can be intimidating for any child, but what's it like if you're a bit different in any way?
In this film, 14 year-old Rosie King - who has autism - hears stories of kids who, like her, have made the great leap to big school.
Up and Away shows us that the big move up can be as fun as it is scary.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Kalytera Therapeutics Inc
* Kalytera submits phase 2 study protocol to IRBS for cannabidiol in the prevention of graft versus host disease
* Kalytera Therapeutics Inc - anticipate co will receive approval from both IRBS this quarter, after which plan to initiate phase 2 study Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Cincinnati [U.S], Aug 15 (ANI): Indian tennis player Ramkumar Ramanathan bounced back from a set down against Christopher Eubanks of the United States to advance into the second round of the 2017 Western and Southern Open in Cincinnati here on Tuesday.
After going down in the first set by a wicker, the 22-year-old rebounded strongly to register a 6-7 (5-7), 6-1, 6-4 win over the American opponent in an exhilarating opening round clash that lasted one hour and 48 minutes.
Ramanathan will now cross swords with either American Jared Donaldson or Spaniard Roberto Bautista Agut in the second round.
It should be noted that the rising Indian star had earlier booked his place in the main draw as a 'lucky loser' after France's Gael Monfils pulled out of the ATP Masters 1000 tournament because of illness.
In another men's singles clash, American Sam Querrey also stormed into the next round of the Cincinnati Open after easing past compatriot Stefan Kozlov 6-3, 6-0 in an encounter that lasted just 51 minutes.(ANI)
PORTLAND, Ore. — A bicyclist is suing the city of Portland for $566,000 after he hit a pair of concrete islands on his way home from the World Naked Bike Ride, causing him to crash and break his nose, arm and two fingers.
The Oregonian/OregonLive reported Friday that, according to the lawsuit, a fully-clothed Charles Ziemer was pedaling back to his car after participating in the June 2016 ride when his wheels suddenly struck the islands.
The lawsuit filed in Multnomah County Circuit Court faults the city for failing to put reflectors or lights on the islands and situating them in a travel lane.
An employee at the Portland city attorney’s office says the city doesn’t comment on pending litigation.
The suit seeks $66,000 in medical bills, plus $500,000 for pain and suffering.
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SOUTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) - A South Florida woman was honored at a rescue shelter for saving a dog.
Elicia Diaz received high honors at the Paws-For-You rescue shelter for taking in a dog left abandoned on the streets for more than a year.
Four-year-old Quiana was cold, scared and very aggressive when Diaz attempted to rescue her.
She brought the four-legged animal back to health before eventually adopting her.
Local businesses also chipped in to honor her courageous act. PetSmart provided a goodie bag for the pup, while other businesses offered home services.
Diaz renamed Quiana to Canela, which is Spanish for cinnamon. She said the name came to her because of the dog’s big brown eyes.
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Candidate filing is now open for this year’s elections in South Carolina.
Filing opened at noon on Friday. Candidates have until noon on March 30 to file their paperwork and pay required fees.
The governor and other statewide elected officials face voters this year, as do all of South Carolina’s seven U.S. House members. Neither U.S. Sens. Lindsey Graham nor Tim Scott is on the ballot.
This year’s elections mark the first time South Carolina’s governor and lieutenant governor have run together on a ticket. Incumbent Gov. Henry McMaster faces several opponents in the June GOP primary, and several Democrats are vying for their party’s nomination.
Trump blasts 'Fake News Media' and 'dirty' journalists for pursuing an 'agenda of hate' and circulating 'incorrect stories' about him Father is sentenced to FOUR YEARS in prison after allowing his daughter to drink vodka at her 13th birthday party until she blacked out 'We don't put an arm around the Queen like Michelle Obama did': FEMAIL columnist William Hanson teaches US talk show host Chelsea Handler the rules of British etiquette 'There were two houses and possibly a barn that received damage in the 5000 block of Road 202,' a spokesperson for the Laramie County Sheriff's Department told K2 Radio . Storm chasers capture video of two twisters spotted near Cheyenne, Wyoming, as tornado warnings remain in effect for parts of region.
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They say you shouldn’t hate the player, you should hate the game. But some “Jeopardy!” contestants had viewers fuming with their awful answers, strange strategies and bad behavior. Here are...
Spring Concert features unique blend of tunes
By MELINDA WILLIAMS
melinda@southwesttimes.com
If you have a hard time figuring out the connection between the Disney tune “Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah” and the spiritual hymn “We Shall Walk Through the Valley in Peace,” you need to be sure to catch New River Valley Community Chorus’ upcoming Spring Concert.
Chorus director Lynn Loftus said the theme of the April 29 and April 30 performances is “Songs of Peace.” She explains how the theme evolved.
“Last year, the choice was between a 50s and 60s review and Disney and the 50s and 60s review won. This year, Disney was still on my radar,” she said. “When I was looking for stuff for this show, I said, ‘We could do a Disney set, so we are, but I had these other world peace, brotherhood pieces on my radar, too.
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The Fly Racing Racer X Podcast comes in with the two Jasons joining me for comprehensive review of Unadilla, the USA Motocross of Nations team, Marty, J-Mart, Marv, and much more.
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BRIEF-Care Service extends establishment date of JV in china
June 15 Care Service Co Ltd * Says it extends establishment date of JV in china * Says establishment date remains to be decided later * The previous plan was disclosed on April 25 Source text in Japanese:https://goo.gl/IJWTuJ Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
Arsenal are closing in on Juventus star Lichtsteiner with the veteran expected to be Emery’s first signing.
The 34-year-old is expected to sign the north London giants this week and provide competition for Hector Bellerin at right-back.
And the Daily Mail say Arsenal could sign as many as six players once their deal for the Switzerland international goes through.
It is claimed the north London giants remain locked in talks for Borussia Dortmund powerhouse Sokratis Papastathopoulos.
However, Dortmund’s £15million asking price is currently a sticking point.
EXCLUSIVE: Congress shooter was 5'6" rude loner who creeped out female bar staff at BBQ restaurant where he spent Happy Hours - after moving to D.C. to protest president he hated Mueller investigates Trump for obstruction of justice: America's top intelligence officials now set to be interviewed as part of widening probe into the President Obama calls Republican senator caught up in Congress shooting and sends 'best wishes and prayers' to critically-ill Rep Scalise The horrifying moment baseball gunman opened fire on Republicans: Video shows terrified congressmen running for cover and one victim lying injured as Trump-hating Bernie supporter fires dozens of shots 'I am sickened by this despicable act': Sanders disavows 'Bernie Bro' who volunteered for his presidential campaign before opening fire on Republican members of Congress 'I'm tired of being pushed around by the one per cent': TV ... (more)
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Event time: NOON - MIDNIGHT ON EAST NORTH AVE
Coming on June 24th, 2017 Milwaukee’s official celebration of the summer soulstice, is now in its 17th year!
Presented by Miller Lite & hosted by The East Side Business Improvement District.
Largest free showcase of top local bands along with visual artists, makers of Milwaukee's arts/crafts scene curated by the Waxwing, creation stations, East Side restaurants, dodgeball and BMX stunt bikes, family-friendly activities and more.
Event time: noon-4pm
Friends of Hoyt Park & Pool invite you to embrace the winter season and its beauty at our Winter Wonderland event. It will include winter-themed activities for children in the historic Grand Hall, as well as a winter woods walk through the surrounding park and landscaped pool area led by staff member and horticulturalist Michael Kreuser.
The event is free, and no reservation are needed. Food items including hot dogs, brats, nachos, pizza and beer garden pretzels will be available for purchase from The Landing at Hoyt Park. Beverages for purchase include hot chocolate, juice boxes and several adult beverages on The Landing's menu.
Learn about nature’s winter beauty, and enjoy the cozy atmosphere in front of the fireplace in the Grand Hall at Hoyt Park!
Price: Free
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Worked at a startup right after college. Awesome team. Stayed for 3 years: was the goto hard-tech person.
Joined another startup. Not so awesome team. Left again after 3 years of trying to build a team. The last 2-3 years, I've been doing contract work/bootstrapping my own startup.
But, now I find myself questioning whether my current situation makes sense.
I'm hesitant to interview for a vanilla software dev position. It feels like a step back and I'm not as quick on my feet with interview questions: the last few years have been more about business knowledge growth, rather than core tech skills. I could brush up interview problems, but that seems like such a ritualistic waste of time.
Is there a position, other than being a vanilla SDE, that's better suited to a bootstrapper?
Man On The Strand: Punishment
Tyler hit the streets to hear about the worst punishment you’ve ever received.
April 28 Arena Pharmaceuticals Inc
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Seven years ago the Skelton Brothers went missing!
Now, after years of silence behind bars, their father reveals NEW information only to Local 4!
Find out:
What he says the last night with his boys was like
What he says he promised his boys the night he said goodbye
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NOTE: Due to our Local 4 special, NBC's "The Best of U.S. -- The 2018 Winter Olympics" will air late night Monday at 1:36 a.m.
Members of the Black Rock Boat Club greeted 2017 Sunday with several ski runs up and down the frigid waterway near the route 113 Bridge, downstream from Royersford.
Long time club member Gary Noll put on a show for those watching on shore but he didn’t cross the line.
“You don’t want to fall or get hurt. You want to get out their and push it to the limit, but something tell you, let’s just have fun today.”
Not far down river in West Norriton, the Port Indian Ski Club was having its own ski freeze. Club member Bart Blair went under after jumping up into the air while trying to do a back roll.
“Throw your head over your outside shoulder and throw the board up and it just rotates and then look for the water, but it didn’t work.”
The Port Indian event raises money for Camp Rainbow, a summer getaway in Schwenksville for under for children in need.
Milwaukee Bucks guard Malcolm Brogdon looks to drive the ball as Detroit Pistons guard Ish Smith defends during the second quarter of the game at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Leon Halip-USA TODAY Sports All the talk around the Milwaukee Bucks has been centered mostly around the dynamic duo of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jabari Parker.
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Azerbaijani MP in PACE: Time to give assessment to actions of Armenian authorities
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Baku, Azerbaijan, April 24
By Ali Gasimov - Trend:
Azerbaijan is a neighboring country with Armenia, so it cares about the situation in Armenia, member of the Azerbaijani delegation to PACE Sevinj Fataliyeva said during the PACE spring session.
She added that unfortunately due to the short-sighted policy of the Armenian authorities, the country not only found itself in regional isolation and in difficult socio-economic conditions, but also on the verge of a civil war.
Fataliyeva noted that today eyes of many people are bent on Yerevan. "But who knows what is happening in the Armenian provinces? Armenian human rights activists are actively sharing information on social networks, reporting numerous detentions and arrests."
Deputies searching for man wanted for domestic abuse
BATON ROUGE – The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office is looking for a man wanted for domestic abuse.
Deputies are searching for 29-year-old Thailand Brooks. Brooks is wanted for the unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling along with domestic abuse battery.
Brooks is described as a black man, 5'7'' in height and weighs about 165 pounds.
According to EBRSO, Brooks' last known address is located in the 10000 block of Florida Boulevard.
Anyone with information on Brooks' whereabouts is urged to contact the sheriff's office at 225-389-5000.
By Breda Graham
Ahead of hosting Saturday Night Live this weekend, Gal Gadot visited Jimmy Fallon and tried a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup for the first time.
The actress admitted that she had never tried the sweets before Jimmy declared that it was her lucky day as he gave her a packet of the chocolate cups.
“I can’t wait to see what happens,” he said.
The actress’ face said it all when she took a bite of the peanut butter-filled cup.
The holy grail of American sweets now has the approval of Wonder Woman herself.
Marlene von Friederichs-Fitzwater talks to Dave Whitworth, left, and Carla Watson, who are both homeless, outside a warehouse building which she is buying on North C Street on Thursday in Sacramento. Von Friederichs-Fitzwater, a retired professor of medicine at UC Davis, plans to open a hospice for terminally ill homeless men and women at the location. Her inspiration for the project was her grandson, Joshua, who died homeless in 2014. The project, called Joshua House, is located near Loaves & Fishes and is expected to open next year. Randy Pench rpench@sacbee.com
Film/Text: MotoSport
Over the last 50 years a lot has changed, but one thing has stayed the same: family and motocross. This is the story of how a flooded wasteland was transformed into the longest running night time motocross track in the country. This track has been the proving grounds for some of the fastest racers to ever swing a leg over a bike.
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At a press conference in Japan with Deputy Prime Minister Taro Aso, Vice President Pence said North Korea was the most ominous threat the Asia-Pacific region faces and called for an end to "strategic patience."
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President Trump has pledged to roll out new policies aimed at combatting the opioid crisis; Rep. Blackburn shares her strategies on 'America's News HQ.'
YANKTON, S.D. (AP) - Authorities are investigating after five people died in a two-vehicle crash in South Dakota.
The South Dakota Highway Patrol says a 12-year-old girl was also seriously injured in the crash early Wednesday near Yankton, about 80 miles (130 kilometers) southeast of Sioux Falls.
A Yankton police officer was trying to stop an Acura Integra on Highway 50 when the car's headlights shut off and it crossed into oncoming lanes, colliding with a Nissan Sentra.
The 27-year-old man driving the Acura and the car's passenger died at the scene. Three people in the Nissan also died: a 40-year-old woman, a 43-year-old man and a 10-year-old girl. A 12-year-old female passenger was airlifted to a hospital in Sioux Falls for life-threatening injuries.
Officials haven't released the victims' identities, pending family notifications.
On Wednesday, Fire District 1 and the International Association of Firefighters Local 1828 honored seven retirees at a special ceremony at the District’s Martha Lake station.
Retirees honored for their years of service to the citizens of Fire District 1 were:
Fire Chief Ed Widdis
Battalion Chief Pat Hepler
Captain Brent Chomos
Captain Gren Legge
Captain Darrin Kelly
Firefighter Steve Lindsey
Firefighter James Martin
Fire District 1 is the largest provider of fire and emergency medical services in Snohomish County, with full-time staffing at 12 fire stations. The department serves 200,000 residents in unincorporated south Snohomish County, Brier, Edmonds and Mountlake Terrace.
ATLANTA (AP) – A lawsuit filed in Georgia seeks to stop an online auction of famed green jackets and other memorabilia associated with the Masters golf tournament held at Augusta National Golf Club.
The lawsuit filed Monday by Augusta National Inc., which owns the club and tournament, asks a judge to stop Florida-based Green Jacket Auctions Inc. from selling a champion’s green jacket and two member green jackets in an online auction ending Saturday on the company’s website.
Augusta National says it owns the jackets, which are supposed to stay on the golf club’s grounds, and that Green Jacket Auctions doesn’t have the right to possess or sell them.
Ryan Carey, co-owner of Green Jacket Auctions, said in an email that they dispute Augusta National’s ownership claims and will litigate if necessary.
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SYDNEY, Australia — Paul Gray, lead singer of the 1980s Australian pop band Wa Wa Nee, has died of cancer. He was 54 years old.
His brother and fellow band member Mark Gray said in a statement on Wednesday that Paul Gray died on Tuesday of multiple myeloma.
Wa Wa Nee formed in the early 1980s and had an Australian hit with their single, “Stimulation,” in 1986.
The band later charted in the United States with the song “Sugar Free.”
The band’s broke up in 1989, but reformed recently in recent years to perform at 1980s revival concerts and to support British group The Human League on their Australian tour last year.
Authorities have made an arrest in the shooting deaths of a man and woman in a transient camp in Kent, Washington, a year ago.
KOMO reports Kent police arrested a 30-year-old Covington man Saturday. He has been booked into the King County Jail.
Police did not provide more details.
On Aug. 12, 2016, Kent police found Louisa Campos, 31, dead. She had been shot to death. The next day, police went back to the camp and found Robert Dias dead. Police say Dias was a witness to Campos' death and the same gun was used in both deaths.
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A man in a wheelchair was hit by a vehicle Friday afternoon. (Source: Christian Piekos/KPLC)
A man in a wheelchair was hit by a vehicle Friday afternoon, Lake Charles police confirmed.
The accident happened on Martin Luther King Hwy., near the intersection of Pineview St., said Lt. Richard Harrell, with the Lake Charles Police Department.
The man suffered serious injuries, although they are not life-threatening, Harrell said.
The accident was called in at 1:39 p.m.
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A Peterborough school remains closed this morning, Wednesday February 15, after a power failure.
Marshfields School in Dogsthorpe will be closed today as they don’t have any electricity on site.
Parents have been informed and a further update is expected this afternoon.
Peerman (undisclosed) was activated from the Non-Football Injury list Monday, Paul Dehner Jr. of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Peerman, who'd been sidelined with an undisclosed injury, passed his physical Monday and is expected to join the team at practice later on. Though he missed some time during training camp, Peerman is an incumbent special teams captain who appears to be the favorite to secure the No. 4 RB job behind Joe Mixon, Jeremy Hill and Gio Bernard.
MOUNT BETHEL, Pa. — A musician whose songs helped teach children on ABC’s “Schoolhouse Rock” has died.
His son, Chris, says 94-year-old Bob Dorough died of natural causes Monday at his home in Mount Bethel, Pennsylvania.
According to his biography, the jazz musician “set the multiplication tables to music” as musical director for the educational cartoon series between 1973 and 1985. It was revived from 1993 to 1999.
He also wrote the song “Devil May Care,” which jazz great Miles Davis recorded as an instrumental version.
Dorough was born in Arkansas and raised in Texas. He headed to New York after graduating from the University of North Texas in 1949. He eventually settled in Pennsylvania.
A funeral is tentatively scheduled for Monday in Mount Bethel.
His administration dealt a significant blow after not even a month in office, President Donald Trump must now fill a vital national security post after the resignation of embattled national security adviser Michael Flynn . Flynn stepped down late Monday, ending days of speculation about his fate following reports that he had misled Vice President Mike Pence and other officials about his contacts with Russia.
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(WTNH)–A couple of 3-1 teams will take the field in our Game of the Week this week.
Maloney faces off against E.O. Smith at Falcon Field in Meriden. The Panthers feature one of the best players in the state in Rondell Bothroyd. He’s headed to Temple next season. Spartans head coach Kevin Frederick has his team ready for a tough challenge.
Some former Platt stars, a rival school in Meriden, are helping the Spartans out, as you can see in the video above.
As part of the festivities, John Pierson became an honorary Maloney cheerleader:
Of course, the kids from Maloney are pumped for the extra exposure on Friday night:
More stories by Kels Dayton, WTNH.com Staff
Singer/songwriter and piano-player Elio Pace and his band, will be performing, ‘The Billy Joel Songbook performed by Elio Pace and his band’ at Preston’s Charter Theatre on Friday, April 28.
In 2013 and again in 2014, Elio was invited by Billy Joel’s original touring band to ‘fill Billy’s shoes’, starring in five very special reunion concerts in the USA recreating the historic Sigma Sounds live recordings. This incredible honour inspired Elio to fulfil a lifetime ambition of creating a theatre show showcasing the wonderful songbook of the six-time Grammy award winner, Billy Joel.
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4:08 One year after deadly SC flooding, see how the dams failed across the Midlands
1:18 Race relations: a conversation at Bluffton's Campbell Chapel A.M.E. Church
11:47 SC Rep. Joseph Neal argues for removing the Confederate battle flag from State House grounds
0:54 South Carolina baseball preview: 3 storylines for 2017
0:49 Traits of a good drill instructor
1:23 A look inside Chad Holbrook's old lake front house
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2:05 USC students and homeowners share neighborhoods in 2015
As demand grows for food banks across the country, food banks are looking for innovative ways to supply fresh food and the food bank in Regina has done that. We sat down with CEO Steve Compton in a brand new greenhouse that will provide fresh food for the community year round.
Chichester Racquets & Fitness Club hosted an LTA south east winter club tour 14-and-under boys’ event.
This grade-five singles tournament was the latest in a series of junior events staged in the club’s indoor facility during the current winter competition season.
It was wonderful to see all the players performing so well and demonstrating good sportsmanship and fair play throughout.
The competition was run using a compass draw format of eight players, guaranteeing all players three matches each. The tournament was run using the FAST4 Tennis format of best of three short sets, with the first player to take four games winning.
Runner-up, collecting the silver medal, was Travis Tiplady of Billingshurst, who lost in the final to Barney Brown of The Bourne 4-3 (5-2), 4-2.
Tournament referee Peter Cook said: “Once again we were entertained by tennis of an extremely high standard. It was wonderful to see all the players performing so well and demonstrating good sportsmanship and fair play throughout.”
Jonathan Arkush became President of the Jewish Board of Deputies in 2015
Jonathan Arkush became President of the Jewish Board of Deputies in 2015, which is the same year Jeremy Corbyn was elected leader of the Labour Party.
He has never previously directly accused the Labour leader of anti-Semitism but in an interview just before he steps down from his role on Friday, he said Mr Corbyn “has views which are anti-Semitic and he has problematic views”.
He added: “With the election of Jeremy Corbyn, it seemed people who had a habit of participating in anti-Semitic discourse thought some sort of space had opened up for them when they could say things that previously they knew they couldn’t.”
Mr Arkush was one of two Jewish leaders who met with Mr Corbyn to discuss the problem last month.
He spent two hours with the Labour leader along with President of the Jewish Leadership Council Jonathan Goldstein.
Justin Trudeau is holding a town hall at Vancouver Island University today and his comments on the Kinder Morgan pipeline have drawn the ire of many island residents.
Trudeau vowed that the Kinder Morgan pipeline would go ahead and that’s one of the reasons protesters are digging in at V.I.U. ahead of the town hall today.
Brian Senft with the Dogwood Initiative is protesting at V.I.U. and says this pipeline is a ticking time bomb and when it goes off, B.C. will suffer.
Yesterday, the Prime Minister commented that the Kinder Morgan pipeline “will be built” and that has caused anger among British Columbians.
Senft goes on to say that Trudeau is nothing more than a puppet and big corporations are pulling the strings.
The doors opened at 9 a.m., the town hall goes at 11 a.m. and runs until 1 p.m.
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April 6 Majuperak Holdings Bhd:
* Unit entered into a sale and purchase agreement with Wawasan Amanjaya Sdn. Bhd
* Deal for total cash consideration of 17.7 million RGT
* The net proceeds arising from the disposal are expected to be utilized for the working capital of MHB and its group of companies
* Deal for the disposal off part of the land (plot 1 and plot 5), Mukim Tanjong Tualang, Daerah Kinta, Perak
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The Old Rochester Lady Bulldogs claimed their first MSL title since 2007, defeating the Lady Spartans of Bishop Stang 49-34. The Mattapoisett Summer Basketball League, which has been operating since 1982 under the direction of ORR Coach Bob Hohne, consists of 16 area high school teams divided into an American and National Conference. After playing 9 regular season games, all teams qualify for the playoffs. Finishing second in the National Conference with a 7-2 record, the Lady Bulldogs defeated Dartmouth 48-36, Apponequet 48-40, and in the conference Championship game the undefeated Falmouth Clippers 33-24.
In the League Championship game, ORR faced Bishop Stang, the champions of the American Conference. After a close first half, ORR’s speed and defense paved the way for the 49-34 victory. Incoming freshman Cassidy Yeomans, who led ORR with 26 points, was named MVP of the league.
The Lady Bulldogs will return to action this weekend playing in the Assumption College Summer Slam.
SAN DIEGO (CNS) - The annual San Diego International Boat Show opens tomorrow at Spanish Landing Park.
The four-day event will include a display of more than 200 vessels, from entry-level family cruisers and personal watercraft to sailboats and motoryachts, as well as nautical gear, workshops and live entertainment.
Among the boats on display will be a dozen large yachts over 80 feet long, according to organizers.
Hours will be noon to 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. The location is at the park along North Harbor Drive across from Lindbergh Field.
Tickets are $15 for adults, and free for children under 12. Military with identification will receive a $5 discount, organizers said.
More information is available online at www.sandiegointernationalboatshow.com.
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A lawyer for Sarkozy could not be reached immediately for comment.
A former minister and close ally of Sarkozy, Brice Hortefeux, was also being questioned by police on Tuesday morning in relation to the Libya investigation, another source close to the probe said.
France opened a judicial inquiry in 2013 into allegations that Sarkozy's successful 2007 election bid benefited from illicit funds from late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi.
Sarkozy, who served as president from 2007 to 2012, has always denied receiving any illicit campaign funding and has dismissed the Libyan allegations as "grotesque".
In January a French businessman suspected by investigators of funneling money from Gaddafi to finance Sarkozy's campaign was arrested in Britain and granted bail after he appeared in a London court.
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UNITED Overseas Bank (UOB) on Wednesday announced the launch of its monthly digital clinics targeted at small businesses to take the first step towards digitalisation.
Through the clinics, small businesses will learn how they can use technology to improve their processes
BY ALAN BUNTING. VW has quietly boosted its stake in Navistar, as industry observers await the first VW-initiated product move
Volkswagen Truck and Bus has quietly increased, by some US$8.5m, its stake in Navistar Corporation, the US manufacturer of International-branded commercial vehicles. Navistar spokesperson Lyndi McMillan has said “We do expect it to continue”, speaking of VW’s latest stock purchase, adding that the purchase was not above “the allotted amount that cannot be done without (Navistar) board approval” and that “VW is just kind of inching their way up”.
Industry observers are now waiting for the first VW-initiated product move. It could be unspectacular, by way of an equally quiet consolidation of Navistar’s long-standing …
The Benton-Franklin Health District is offering a free Diabetes Self-Management workshop starting this week.
The evidence-based program from Stanford School of Medicine empowers those living with diabetes to maintain and improve their health.
Participants in the 6-week program will learn ways to deal with fatigue and pain, improve nutrition and exercise choices, communication better with healthcare providers and family members, and develop weekly action plans.
The Diabetes Self-Management class will be held Thursdays from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm beginning March 22 through April 26, 2018, at the Benton-Franklin Health District, 7102 W. Okanogan Place in Kennewick.
To register for the class or for more information about the free workshops, call Liza Gonzalez at 509-460-4216.
Los Angeles residents awoke New Year's Day to find a prankster had altered the famed Hollywood sign to read "HOLLYWeeD." No, Los Angeles residents, it wasn't your hangovers playing tricks on you.
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BEIJING: Chinese Vice President Wang Qishan on Tuesday met with visiting Pakistani Foreign Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif in Beijing, vowing to promote bilateral ties to a new high.
Wang said building a community with a shared future for humanity conforms to the trend of the times, and Pakistan is China’s all-weather strategic cooperative partner.
China-Pakistan relations should take the lead in building a community with a shared future for humanity, he said, adding that China will continue to regard Pakistan as a priority in its neighboring diplomacy.
Asif said Pakistan is glad to see that China has made historic achievements under the leadership of President Xi Jinping.
Pakistan stands ready to deepen bilateral cooperation in various fields and firmly supports China on issues concerning China’s core interests, Asif said.—NNI
LEONARDTOWN, Md. (AP) — Authorities say a military helicopter has crashed in southern Maryland.
Maryland State Police spokesman Sgt. Davaughn Parker said a Black Hawk helicopter crashed in Leonardtown on Monday afternoon. He says state police have sent two medevac helicopters to the scene to assist.
Kevin Bowen, who works in the pro shop of the Breton Bay Golf and Country Club in Leonardtown, says he saw the helicopter “flying kind of low” and then “saw it spinning” before it went down between the third and fourth holes of the golf course.
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Bit of Info: iPhone Symbols
Bit of Info: iPhone Symbols – April 17th 2017 – Take a look at the back of your iPhone. Have you ever wondered what all those little symbols mean? Brad’s got the meanings for each of them in this edition of the Bit of Info.
MYRTLE BEACH, SC The City of Myrtle Beach will pick up unwanted Christmas trees and take them to be recycled, beginning in January, according to Public Information Officer Mark Kruea. Residents are advised to place their tree at the curb, but not in the travel lane, and don't cover any utility meters or boxes.
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TAYLORSVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Where do you hide a 1,000-pound chicken?
That’s what sheriff’s deputies in Alexander County, North Carolina, are trying to figure out as they search for the concrete statue that disappeared from a farm west of Taylorsville over the weekend.
While the chicken may be heavy, it’s only 3 feet tall.
Deputies think the statue was taken sometime between 8 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. Sunday from the driveway of the farm.
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Alexander County is near Hickory, about 60 miles north of Charlotte.
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They also witnessed the signing of two memoranda of understanding between the two countries. The first MoU on government development and exchange of expertise between the two countries, was signed by Mohammad Al Gergawi, UAE Minister of Cabinet Affairs and Future and Kin Zang Wang De, secretary-general of Bhutan Cabinet. The second MoU on air transportation services was signed by Sultan Saeed Al Mansouri, UAE Minister of Economy, and Wing Chat Bingor, Bhutan Minister of Information and Transport.
The Trump administration announced in May that it will stop granting temporary protected status to 57,000 Hondurans who are living in the U.S. The program has shielded them from deportation, and came in response to a deadly 1998 hurricane.
Here & Now's Jeremy Hobson discusses Trump's decision and its potential impacts with Martin Pineda (@chevive91), an organizer with the Central American Resource Center, and Marta Connor, a TPS holder from Honduras.
They have often been spotted together at airports and restaurants. She has been clicked in the gallery watching his match a number of times. Their love story is known to all but they never spoke about it. He had dropped major hints in the past but never opened up directly about his relationship with his alleged ladylove.
Much to their fans’ excitement, Virat Kohli has just expressed his love for Anushka Sharma publicly on Instagram! That too in a way, which is bound to give you major relationship goals.
On Wednesday, a day after Valentine’s Day, the Indian cricket skipper posted a selfie (seen above) with his actress girlfriend and captioned it, ‘Everyday is a valentine day if you want it to be. You make everyday seem like one for me ❤❤ @anushkasharma’.
It is an adorable pic where the celeb couple is seen sitting in the sun in a lawn. The handsome Virat and beautiful Anushka make a cute pair! Isn’t it?
That he feels “tremendous guilt” about Facebook. “I think we have created tools that are ripping apart the social fabric of how society works.”
“The short-term, dopamine-driven feedback loops we’ve created [including the hearts, likes, and thumbs up of various social media channels] are destroying how society works.” He added, “[There’s] no civil discourse, no cooperation; [only] misinformation, mistruth. And it’s not an American problem–this is not about Russians ads. This is a global problem.”
Regarding an incident in which seven innocent men in India were lynched after a hoax about kidnappings spread through WhatsApp: “That’s what we’re dealing with. And imagine taking that to the extreme, where bad actors can now manipulate large swathes of people to do anything you want. It’s just a really, really bad state of affairs.”
Related Stories A Zambian woman has been sentenced to 21 days in prison for indecent exposure. Shila Hamukale, who is a supporter of the United Party for National Development (UPND), had staged a lone protest at Monze bus station wearing absolutely nothing on top...
In a 41 seconds video shared online, Hamukale is seen bouncing around and bragging that she is a “matako (buttocks) ya Monze” (which loosely means dependable lady around town) while demanding that the incarcerated UPND president Hakainde Hichilema be released. She went on to warn that if Hichilema is not released, she will undress so that President Edgar Lungu sees her.
24-year-old Hamukale was arrested on 8th June, 2017 and she was yesterday found guilty of “Idling and disorderliness" by The Monze Magistrate court. Asides being sentenced to 21 days in jail, she was also asked to pay a fine of K12
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Pablo Martinez eats two hot dogs at a time during the men's competition of the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest. Mary Altaffer, AP
CINCINNATI (WLWT) — Middletown firefighters were called to a blaze at an old paper mill on South Verity Parkway just after 11 p.m. Friday, the deputy chief said.
Deputy chief Jeff Spaulding said Middletown firefighters arrived and found a heavily involved fire in the south half of the building. He said the crews quickly called for more personnel and equipment from Monroe, Franklin, Trenton and Madison Township.
Firefighters battled the flames for around six hours, the deputy chief said.
Investigators are still working to determine the cause of the fire.
An 18-wheeler hauling construction equipment flipped near the intersection of River and La Cholla Friday night.
The accident happened around 6:30 p.m. and portions of the road should be closed for hours.
Northwest Fire said there were no injuries.
Drivers should avoid the area.
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"Who's better than Helen Mirren?" Michael Spierig, one half of the Australian directing duo, The Spierig Brothers, reasons of Mirren being the first actor they went out to when casting Winchester, the brother's new scaremonger centered around a haunted house where plenty of things go bump in the ...
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With recreational marijuana now legal statewide, pot dispensaries in the Los Angeles area are hoping for big sales over the weekend as Super Bowl festivities take hold. John Fenoglio reports for the KTLA 5 News at 6 on February 3, 2018.
Kano State Hisbah Board on Thursday arrested eight young girls allegedly involved in prostitution, against the Sharia law in the state.
The board’s Assistant Commander-General, Operations, Malam Nasiru, said the suspects were apprehended at Rijiyar Zaki bus-stop during a special patrol.
“Our men went there around 5:00 p.m. on Thursday evening and arrested eight suspects at the Bus stop”
“All the suspects are females of between the age of 22 and 23.”
Nasiru said, the arrest followed a tip-off, adding that the suspects will be taken to court after proper investigation.
Hereditary was one of the must-see movies at Sundance this year. The horror flick is finally hitting theatres on June 8 and we've teamed up with Elevation Pictures to give you a chance to win a pair of tickets to see it.
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DETROIT -- Andreas Athanasiou and the Detroit Red Wings are farther apart in their contract stalemate -- literally.
Athanasiou is "headed to Switzerland tonight" his agent, Darren Ferris, told MLive in a text.
Athanasiou is joining Lugano of the Swiss Hockey League to skate, but he hasn't signed a contract with that club or made a commitment to play there. He will assess his options once he starts skating there.
Red Wings general manager Ken Holland declined comment.
Holland said earlier this week that he and Ferris had resumed talks but were not any closer to a deal.
The Red Wings have had two offers on the table -- two years at $1.9 million a person or one year at $1.25 million. Athanasiou was seeking $2.5 million per season.
EDINBURGH, July 4 (Reuters) - Police have arrested a man on suspicion of the murder of a 6-year-old girl on Scotland's remote Isle of Bute, a rare crime in a community of just 6,500 people.
The body of Alesha MacPhail, who was visiting relatives on the island, was found in woodland near the town of Rothesay early on Monday morning.
"Despite this evening's major development, I am still appealing for anyone ... who may have information about Alesha's death to contact us," Detective Superintendent Stuart Houston said.
Police on Bute, 40 miles (65 km) from Glasgow off Britain's northwestern coast, have been conducting door-to-door enquiries around the island and warning residents to lock their doors.
Extra officers were brought in from the mainland to hunt for the killer and officers were patrolling 24 hours a day. (Reporting by Elisabeth O'Leary Editing by Stephen Addison and Peter Graff)
An inferno which engulfed a tower block, killing at least 12 in what could become one of the biggest fire tragedies in British history, was a "disaster waiting to happen", experts have said.
Fears were raised that green energy concerns were prioritised ahead of safety as it emerged that cladding used to make the building more sustainable could have accelerated the fire.
On Wednesday night, police confirmed 12 people had died following the blaze at Grenfell House in Kensington, west London, but they expected the death toll to rise.
Hundreds of the roughly 500 residents in the block were unaccounted for. Some estimated that the death toll could rise above 100.
CARACAS, April 12 Venezuela's cash-strapped state oil company PDVSA has made roughly $2.2 billion in bond payments, two bondholders told Reuters on Wednesday.
The oil-rich but crisis-stricken South American nation faces debt payments of nearly $3 billion in April, mostly on bonds issued by PDVSA.
(Reporting by Alexandra Ulmer and Corina Pons; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
Realmuto is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Rays, Andre Fernandez of the Miami Herald reports.
To little surprise, Realmuto will head to the bench for the matinee contest after he played all 16 innings -- including 12 behind the plate -- in Tuesday's 9-6 loss. Bryan Holaday will draw the nod at catcher in the series finale, working in a battery with starting pitcher Jose Urena.
A vigil to honor the victims at the rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, took place on Sunday night.
The Vigil Against Hate was held at the Martin Luther King Jr. near Martin Luther King Boulevard and Carey Avenue.
Dozens of people attended the vigil and spoke about the incident in Charlottesville that resulted in the deaths of a 32-year-old woman.
Two police officers also died in a helicopter crash as they were responding to the incident.
Similar rallies took place across the country.
According to Huntsville-Madison County Emergency Management Agency, three outdoor sirens are not working, because they are undergoing repairs.
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The sirens are located at Oakwood University, Slaughter Rd, and Owens Crossroads.
WAAY 31 reached out to Emergency Management Agency who said, Owens Crossroads is currently under repair. Maysville area and Oakwood University sirens are being moved and updated.
According to Huntsville Madison EMA took down the sirens after learning of inclement weather. The sirens have to be removed with cranes and the company using cranes had a malfunction with the machinery and wasn't able to take it down right away.
The sirens should be up and running within two weeks, said Huntsville-Madison County EMA officals.
People are advised to pay attention to local media and use weather radios to stay updated.
Pete Mayher lost his yellow lab, Wizzer, five years ago on Fort Myers Beach.
"A lot of people figured he was dead, washed up, but there was a glimmer of hope that I'd see him again," Mayher said.
Over the years that glimmer faded, until three weeks ago, when Hurricane Irma ripped thru Southwest Florida.
"When animal services called me and she said we have Wizzer, I really couldn't even talk I was so choked up," Mayher said.
A good samaritan found the 14-year-old dog lying in a puddle on the beach, and brought him to Lee County Domestic Animal Services.
The attorney for former McLean County School Superintendent Terry Hayes has now objected in writing to actions taken by the school board.
As we reported last week, the board accepted Hayes' resignation after allegations of inappropriate conduct. But Hayes' attorney, David Yewell, said Hayes never tendered a resignation.
In a letter on Monday, Yewell requested that the board rescind the acceptance of Hayes' resignation. Yewell also asked that no charges against Hayes be published in the minutes of the board meeting
Yewell says at least three board members talked to the people making accusations against Hayes, but Hayes never had the opportunity to face his accusers or defend himself.
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09:40 Reported News Briefs Kislev 23, 5778 , 11/12/17 Kislev 23, 5778 , 11/12/17 EU: J'lem the capital of two states European Union foreign minister Federica Mogherini said Monday that the EU supports the two-state solution. "We will continue not to decide on the status of Jerusalem until it is determined in negotiations." ► ◄ Last Briefs
A new and growing market for Guam to tap into is the Millennial traveler - that was one of the topics presented by international business consultant and speaker Barbara Wold at the quarterly meeting of the Guam Visitors Bureau. Wold says Millennials are typically free and independent travelers who do a lot of research online about the history and culture of the places they plan to visit.
"You've got to sell an experience. Not a destination at all any longer. It's the experience that goes along with it," she explained. "And it doesn't make any difference if they're visiting a city in the United States, or they're visiting another country. They want to get involved with the locals."
Wold says another potential market for Guam is the multi-generational travelers. These are grand-parents traveling with their children and grand children as a group.
She says they typically stay longer, and spend more than the average tourist group.
THE public are being reminded to consider the conditions before a mountain climb after a female needed rescuing after breaking her leg in treacherous conditions.
Police, ambulance and volunteer rescue personnel climbed Mt Warning in Murwillumbah at midday yesterday after the 18-year-old female had fallen and injured her leg.
The patient was almost at the top of the mountain when located, and was taken to hospital for treatment.
The rescue took about four hours.
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The Side by Side service helps people with dementia to continue to live independently and remain active members of their local community. Volunteers will provide support to enable people with dementia to go out and about in their community and keep doing the things they enjoy or to try out new activities. The service is unique to each individual as it is based upon what the person with dementia would like to do.
Seattle Seahawks free agent Mike Davis tweeted he was in Los Angeles Monday morning. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport confirmed the running back was, in fact, in town for a meeting with the division-rival Rams.
The Seahawks opted not to tender Davis as a restricted free agent and the running back is now testing the open market. He met with the Lions last week, according to a report.
Davis, now entering his fourth year in the league, was originally selected by the 49ers in the fourth round of the 2015 NFL Draft. Seattle claimed the running back off of waivers last May following his release by San Francisco.
A practice squad member through the first half of the season, Davis was promoted to the active roster in November to assist with the Seahawks unsuccessful run efforts.
In six games played, Davis logged 68 carries for 240 yards and a long of 33. He also posted 15 catches for 131 yards, receiving.
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SOUTH HAVEN, MI -- South Haven Police are investigating after a 49-year-old woman was shot Friday morning.
The shooting happened at 4:06 a.m. Oct. 6 at the South Haven Mobile Home Community in the 73000 block of Chambers Street, Sgt. Patrick Carlotto said.
Carlotto said upon arriving at the scene, officers found the woman with a gunshot wound to the abdomen. She was taken to the hospital and is expected to recover.
The suspect fled the scene but was found a short time later at a family member's home. He was taken into custody and his name is being withheld pending arraignment.
Carlotto said the man and woman had a dating relationship and the shooting stemmed from a domestic situation.
There were three children in the home when the woman was shot, but they were not injured.
Dreamz Infra Ventures has always been a crucial part of the activities that promote the cultural heritage of the city of Nawabs. Finding Lucknow Mahotsav an ideal opportunity, Dreamz Infra Ventures has set up stalls to promote the culturally rich history of Lucknow. The Fascinating capital of Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow has ever been associated with […]
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The building takes inspiration from the tiered lemon houses of the lake, with rows of stone pillars supported by wooden beams. The resort prides itself on being eco-sustainable. The building was constructed with biocompatible materials: rooms feature natural fabrics and rainwater is recycled, while the restaurant uses seasonal produce from nearby farms. Electricity is from renewable sources, with almost two thirds generated on site, and the resort produces its own olive oil.
Within, the décor is rather plain, with leather seating in the lounge and carpeted corridors leading to the rooms. The surroundings invite relaxation and the atmosphere is decidedly laid-back, with guests strolling the premises in bathrobes as they head from one treatment to the next.
Tom Toparis gets WorldSSP300 call up
Goulburn youngster Tom Toparis is set to strut this stuff on the world stage again shortly when he lines up with the factory backed Motoport Kawasaki squad in the ranks of the World Supersport 300 Championship at Brno.
Toparis has competed as a wildcard entry in Moto3, Asian Road Racing 600cc Supersport and the World Supersport ranks before but this chance is perhaps his best yet on a truly competitive mount in a hard fought championship.
Despite having the backing of a great team, the fearless cut and thrust of the 300 World Supersport competition will be a heady challenge for Toparis, particularly at a track where he has so little experience.
Toparis’ Motoport Kawasaki teammate will be 22-year-old Scott Deroue. The young Dutchman was on the podium at the opening two rounds of the series.
Ana Carrasco (Kawasaki) has won the previous two rounds and leads the championship by 22-points over Luca Grinwald (KTM) while Deroue is currently third on 46-points.
WATERLOO, Iowa (AP) — Iowa wildlife experts have released two squirrels after a vet removed electrical zip ties from around their necks, including one with a bell attached.
Dreama Bartz with the Black Hawk Wildlife Rehabilitation Project said Wednesday that she trapped the animals this month after a Waterloo resident called to report the apparent cruelty.
A vet helped to remove the ties and determined the squirrels were not hurt before they were released back into the neighborhood where they were found.
Bartz thinks a resident captured the squirrels as infants and let them go months later, after realizing the frisky pair wouldn’t works as pets.
She thinks the zip ties and bell were ways to keep track of them.
Bartz says the squirrels could have been choked by the ties as they grew.
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Does anyone remember the Hagstrom New York City 5-Borough Atlas? As an urban explorer in the 1990s, it was among my most treasured possessions: The entire city, spiral-bound, mapped and laminated. Then came Google Maps, the great leap forward. And now?
I recently explored several neighborhoods with Live.XYZ, a free map app launching this week that aims to change the way pedestrians experience the urban environment. While existing map apps focus on directions, Live focuses on locations and events, says Co-founder and Chairman...
The Road Commission for Oakland County expects to close Maple Road between Haggerty and Drake roads in West Bloomfield Township, beginning Monday, Oct. 9, for culvert repairs.
Eastbound and westbound traffic will be maintained for residential, business and Henry Ford Hospital access during the work. The detour for through traffic is Haggerty Road to 14 Mile Road to Drake Road, back to Maple Road and vice versa.
The culvert repair is part of the ongoing Maple Road project, which involves resurfacing and adding traffic safety improvements. Phase I, which covers Maple between Haggerty and Halsted, began last July.
The culvert repairs are expected to be complete by about Oct. 30.
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AURORA | Few details are known about what led to a man being shot on an RTD bus traveling on Colfax Sunday afternoon.
Aurora Police said via twitter that the shooting occurred at 2:50 p.m. while the bus was near East Colfax Avenue and Sable Boulevard. Regional Transportation District officials told 9 news that there were other passengers on the bus when the driver heard a dispute among riders and pulled over. The unidentified man was shot then by unidentified suspects.
Police later said via Twitter that the shooting victim was in serious but stable condition.
Several people have been displaced following a fire at an Auburn apartment complex Sunday night.
Auburn Fire Division Battalion Chief Joe Lovvorn says crews were called to the complex located at 889 Lunsford Drive with reports of a fire with flames visible. When AFD arrived on the scene, the building's fire sprinklers had extinguished most of the fire.
The fire was contained to one bedroom in the apartment. The cause of the fire is unknown.
Property management along with the Red Cross are working to find housing for the residents of three apartments that had to be evacuated this evening.
This is a developing story continue to check back for updates.
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Shoppers heard there was a discount on Nutella. Madness ensued in this French supermarket.
– WWE has released a new highlight video from the WWE 24 special about WrestleMania 33. You can see the video below, which is set to “Set It on Fire” by Saints of Valory:
– Wrestling Inc reports that Adam Cole beat Cezar Bononi in a second dark match at the NXT tapings. The site says Cole introduced Bononi as the 2017 NXT Future Star of the Year and tried to get him to join The Undisputed Era. While Bononi was looking at an Undisputed Era t-shirt, Cole attacked. Cole eventually won the match thanks to help from Kyle O’Reilly & Bobby Fish.
– Here is video of Natalya trying to break a slime stretch Guinness World Record on Little Things while promoting the Total Divas season finale:
Gadsden police are investigating a shooting that left one man injured.
Gadsden PD spokesman, Sergeant John Hallman, said one adult male was taken to a nearby hospital after being shot at a convenience store on East Broad Street near 14th Street. Police confirmed his injures are not life threatening.
Hallman says police are confirming information on a suspect who is not in custody.
Please check back for details as we gathering more information.
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Skagit Valley Tulip Festival attendees explore and take pictures in the display garden on Friday, April 14, at Roozengaarde in Mount Vernon, Wash. Skagit Valley Tulip Festival attendees explore and take pictures in the display garden on Friday, April 14, at Roozengaarde in Mount Vernon, Wash.
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: The government on Sunday permitted export of jewellery and articles having 8-22 carats of gold from Export Oriented Units (EOUs).Earlier, there were certain restrictions with regards to jewellery and articles containing gold from EOUs, Electronic Hardware Technology Parks (EHTPs), Software Technology Parks (STPs) and Bio Technology Parks (BTPs).As per the amendment in the Foreign Trade Policy 2015-20, "export of gold jewellery, including processed jewellery, whether plain or studded and articles, containing gold of 8 carats and above upto a maximum limit of 22 carats only shall be permitted" from EOUs, EHTPs, STPs and BTPs.The same is also applicable on jewellery and articles containing gold from domestic tariff area.Meanwhile, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has permitted export of certain quantities eggs and pulses to Maldives under bilateral trade agreement between India and Maldives during 2017-18.
CAPA Individual and Club Members Lead the way at the recent 57th Annual Red River Exhibition Photo Salon
Congratulations to all winners!
Special Kudos go to:
Wilf Schubert of the Manitoba Camera Club of Winnipeg, for capturing the CAPA Gold medal for High Aggregate score of his images in all three categories.
Steve Donnelly of the London Camera Club was awarded Best of Show for his image “Polar Bear”.
For a complete showing of winners go to the attached Link for a Gallery of winners.
http://www.redriverex.com/photo-salon-2/
– Don Berthman CAPA MB. DR
Manchester United forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic says he wanted to play in the Premier League when his critics thought he was finished so he could prove them wrong.
Ibrahimovic, 35, has scored 17 goals in 27 games since joining United in July.
He said: “Every year the Premier League has been calling me but I wanted to come here when everyone thought I was over the hill.
“They said it would not be possible but I always make them eat their words.”
The Swede scored 50 goals in 2016, second only to Barcelona’s Lionel Messi over the calendar year.
He would have been level with the Argentina forward but had a goal controversially disallowed by referee Lee Mason in Saturday’s 2-1 win over Middlesbrough.
Ibrahimovic said: “Criticism gives me a lot of energy.
“Critics get paid to talk rubbish. I get paid to play with my feet. That is how I enjoy it.”
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ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The New York Post has obtained dramatic video from the shooting at a Congressional Baseball Game practice this morning that critically injured U.S. Rep. and House Majority Whip Steve Scalise.
Scalise, a Metairie Republican, is out of surgery and was listed in critical condition as of 3 p.m. Wednesday.
The video shows the moment the shooting happened. You can’t see any of the five victims, which include a Congressional aide, a lobbyist and a Capitol police officer, but you can hear dozens of gunshots. A second, unidentified, member of Congress was taken to a hospital after suffering minor injuries during Wednesday’s shooting.
The shooter, 66-year-old James Hodgkinson of Belleville, Illinois, was shot and later died of his injuries.
Scalise was near second base when he was shot. Witnesses say he dragged himself on the ground while the shooter remained active.
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Hearings in the Vancouver-area will be held from April 4 to April 8.
March 19 (Reuters) - AGROLIGA GROUP PLC:
* STARTS NEW PROJECT IN FIELD OF BIO ENERGY
* SETS UP NEW UNIT ‘AGL ENERGY LTD’ WHICH MAIN ACTIVITY IS PRODUCTION AND SALE OF ELECTRICITY BY “GREEN TARIFF”
* SHARE OF AGROLIGA GROUP IN CAPITAL OF NEW ENTERPRISE IS 50% Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
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BOSTON — The host of one of NPR’s most successful programs has been suspended while the network investigates sexual misconduct allegations.
The allegations against “On Point” host Tom Ashbrook include that he engaged in “creepy” sex talks and gave unwanted hugs, neck and back rubs to 11 mostly young women and men who worked on the show. They were contained in a document and confirmed in multiple interviews by WBUR-FM, the Boston station that produces the show.
We have details about the allegations filed against @OnPointRadio host Tom Ashbrook: https://t.co/AvqP1L9JHw @WBUR — Martha Bebinger (@mbebinger) December 11, 2017
Ashbrook was put on leave last week.
In a text to the station, Ashbrook said: “I am sure that once the facts come out that people will see me for who I am — flawed but caring and decent in all my dealings with others.”
Listen to WBUR-FM report on the allegation details here:
“On Point” is carried by more than 290 NPR stations. Ashbrook has hosted for 16 years.
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MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — A winter storm expected to hit the Northeast is forcing at least one college basketball team to alter its travel plans for the third round of the NCAA Tournament.
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West Virginia’s athletic department announced Monday night the Mountaineers will leave a day early for Boston. WVU says it will depart Morgantown on Tuesday instead of Wednesday.
Fifth-seeded West Virginia meets top-seeded Villanova in the East Region semifinals at TD Garden on Friday night.
The National Weather Service says the bulk of the wind-driven snow and sleet is expected to hit New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware and parts of eastern Pennsylvania before heading off to Massachusetts early Thursday.
A winter storm in the East during the 2017 tournament also prompted teams to scramble their travel plans.
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People made the most of the thick covering of snow which fell yesterday.
These pictures taken around Kettering were replicated in towns and villages across the county with snowmen popping up everywhere and impromptu snowball fights breaking out.
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It's a dog's life! From heads stuck in saucepans to falling through hammocks, owners share the most hilarious canine fails EVER Ex-wife of billionaire oil tycoon T. Boone Pickens 'ordered her African-American chef to cook her guests black people food' at $2,000-a-night luxury ranch George Michael's lover Fadi Fawaz reveals the singer died alone after he slept in his car and denies posting tweets saying the star had tried to kill himself many times Are YOU smart enough to ace this school exam? Simple test designed for 10-year-old's leaves the internet baffled with its trick questions Washington man, 37, is banned from a Starbucks for asking a barista, 16, out to dinner - and then claims he's a victim of AGEISM Obama's Russia sanctions are 'out of proportion' to hacking allegations and politically motivated, suggests Donald Trump's press secretary Slapped and screamed at by directors, ... (more)
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Some Kansas lawmakers are questioning how much benefit the state is getting for the millions of dollars it has spent over the past 16 years developing retail and tourism districts.
For Rory McIlroy, the most significant moment of this US Masters was the first shot he hit in round four. Usually so imperious with driver in hand, his opening tee…
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. - A gunman on a bicycle shot a man in the leg late Wednesday in northwest Miami-Dade County, authorities said.
Miami-Dade police said the shooting happened around 8:45 p.m. outside a home in the 3100 block of Northwest 53rd Street.
The victim was taken to Ryder Trauma Center in Miami, where he was listed in stable condition.
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FALMOUTH — The Falmouth Education Foundation will hold a community rummage sale on Saturday, May 13, 7:30 a.m.-noon, at the middle school gym.
Items for the sale can be dropped off any time between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Friday, May 12; no electronics or car seats. Volunteers are also needed. Any one would like to help out should send an email to klarlee@maine.rr.com.
March 31 Terilogy Co Ltd:
* Says it has appointed Takao Tsubuki as the new Chairman of the Board in the company
* Says it has appointed Akihiro Abe as the new President of the company, to replace Takao Tsubuki
* Effective date April 1
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The Audible: August 14th, 2017
On today's edition of The Audible, host Kim Bokamper is joined by rookie defensive tackle Davon Godchaux. Make sure to tune in every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at on Dolphins.com, the Miami Dolphins App, Facebook and Periscope for the latest inside access.
A three-year-old boy has died after he was knocked down by a tractor on a farm in Fife.
The incident happened at about 5.10pm on Tuesday in the village of Crossgates.
The boy died at the scene and police are investigating.
A Police Scotland spokesman said: "Police in Fife are investigating after a child was killed during a collision on a farm in Fife.
"The incident happened around 5.10pm on Tuesday February 14 at a property in Crossgates.
"A three-year-old boy sustained fatal injuries after he was involved in a collision with a farm vehicle and was pronounced dead at the scene.
"Inquiries into the full circumstances surrounding this matter are continuing."
SHERIDAN — Expressions Art Gallery will host an “Interacting with Art” series throughout the month of May.
The next event will take place Thursday. From 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Lindsey Shatto will work on art in the gallery. The gallery is free and open to the public from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
For more information, contact Wanda Kerns at (307) 673-2878 or email wanda@expressionsart.gallery.
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A child will be life-flighted from Northside Hospital to Akron Children’s Hospital after apparently having been shot tonight.
Youngstown police said the child is a 2-year-old boy.
A call about the child came over dispatch just after 9 p.m. Police believe the apparent shooting may have happened in Liberty, though the matter is still in the preliminary stages of investigation.
This is a developing story. Watch for updates on Vindy.com and in Monday's Vindicator.
According to a Las Vegas television station, protesters gathered Saturday on the Strip outside a new aquarium owned by a man who was previously fined by the state of Idaho for violating investment laws and embroiled in a scandal involving illegal harvesting of fish for the Idaho Aquarium in Boise. KTNV-TV reports a protest outside the SeaQuest Interactive Aquarium in Las Vegas was triggered by accusations of mistreatment of animals at the attraction.
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Antonio Conte has been unhappy this summer at Chelsea
Antonio Conte guided Chelsea to the Premier League title last term in his debut campaign in charge of the club.
Despite making four signings, Conte has been left frustrated after missing out on a number of key targets.
Conte complained of feeling ‘alone’ at the Blues, and he has already fallen out with Diego Costa.
And Henry is convinced Conte is starting to feel the pressure.
“What Conte did was a miracle last season - it really was,” he said on Sky Sports.
Baku. 6 April. REPORT.AZ/ The Azerbaijani standardization Institute under the State Committee for Standardization, Metrology and Patents has signed a memorandum with standardization agency of the Gulf countries.
General Director of the Institute Namig Taghiyev told Report.
According to him, the memorandum serves for development of trade relations between Azerbaijan and the Gulf countries and the mutual recognition of the issued certificates of compliance.
Taghiyev also said that it was not improbable that the Iranian entrepreneurs would benefit from the capacities of Azerbaijani laboratories.
RR Nagar Assembly election result 2018 LIVE: The by election voting was held on May 28.
RR Nagar Assembly election result 2018 LIVE: The result of Rajarajeshwari Nagar Assembly constituency election will be declared on May 31. The elections in the constituency were held on May 28. RR Nagar witnessed around 53 per cent voting on May 28 in all 471 polling stations. Earlier, the constituency was scheduled to go to polls on May 12 with 222 other constituencies of Karnataka. But the elections in Rajarajeshwari Nagar were deferred after 9,746 fake electoral photo identity cards (EPIC) were found in a flat in Jalahalli on May 9. A total of 14 candidates are in the fray in the the constituency. These include Munirathna from Congress, BJP’s Muniraju Gowda, Janata Dal (Secular) candidate G. H. Ramachandra and 11 other candidates.
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Those hoping one of the Detroit Lions’ most exciting young players would be available for Sunday’s action against the Carolina Panthers got bad news Friday. He did not practice, leading multiple reporters (including Justin Rogers of The Detroit News) to presume he will not play Sunday:
Golladay still not practicing for Lions, all but assuring he sits against the Panthers. Worrilow and D. Washington also remain sidelined. — Justin Rogers (@Justin_Rogers) October 6, 2017
Golladay’s size and speed would have made him an excellent weapon against the Panthers’ shorthanded secondary. As No. 2 tight end Darren Fells did against the Minnesota Vikings, another Detroit pass-catcher will have to step into that role.
A 15-year-old boy has been arrested after a teenager was stabbed to death in a street attack.
The 18-year-old victim was found badly wounded in Neasden, north-west London, at 3.50pm on Friday.
He died at the scene in Tanfield Avenue from multiple stab wounds, Scotland Yard said.
A police van
The 15-year-old is being questioned by detectives on suspicion of murder.
A police spokesman said: “A crowd gathered around the victim soon after the attack and detectives are appealing for those who witnessed what happened or saw those involved leaving the scene after the attack to get in touch.”
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday will hear the plea filed by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) against the stay on results of the National Eligibility and Entrance Test (NEET). Earlier, the CBSE had moved the apex court, seeking its intervention in the matter and initiating its transfer from the Madras and Gujarat High court to the apex court.
Almost 12 lakh students across India had appeared for the NEET in various languages, including English, Hindi and others. On the direction of the apex court, the NEET was conducted on various languages in the country.
Pysyk recorded an assist, two shots and two blocked shots through 21:10 of ice time during Monday's 2-0 win over Montreal.
This was just the second point -- both helpers -- through the past 15 games for Pysyk, as he continues to prove his worth in the defensive end and not on the scoresheet. The 26-year-old defenseman entered Monday's game averaging 2:11 of shorthanded ice time per game while beginning 58.4 percent of his five-on-five shifts in his own zone. As a result, there aren't many settings where Pysyk can be relied on as a viable option.
Hitler's in, national parks are out. Strangest banned and allowed books in Texas prisons
The Texas prison system has an inconsistent method of deciding which books are allowed in the state prisons. The books are scanned by mail room attendants for violent or otherwise inappropriate content. Several banned books have similar permitted versions and some of the outlawed literature just doesn't make sense. Take a look at the ten most surprising books you can have in Texas prisons and the ten most surprising banned titles.
U.S. consumers slowed their borrowing in August to an annual pace of 4.2 percent — a pullback from a pace of nearly 7 percent over the past three years.
The Federal Reserve says overall consumer credit rose $13.1 billion in August, down from the $17.7 billion increase in July.
Economists and financial markets monitor the consumer borrowing report for insights about consumer spending, a category that represents about 70 percent of U.S. economic activity.
Non-revolving credit, which includes auto and student loans, increased $7.3 billion. The revolving credit category, which includes credit cards, increased $5.8 billion.
The August increase brought consumer credit to a total of $3.77 trillion. The Fed's monthly credit report does not include mortgages or other debt secured by real estate, including home-equity loans.
VICTORIA – On Monday, October 2nd, the Central Middle School Bobcats golf team traveled to South Hill to play in the conference golf tournament. The team fired a 184 to take the championship, followed by Bluestone 186, Powhatan 192, Park View 227 and Amelia 228.
The team was led by Co-Player of the year Austin Queensberry with a 43, Bryson Francisco 45, Ben Gibbs 48, Lindsey Towery 48, Danner Allen 48 and Thomas Johnson 49. Francisco, Gibbs, Towery and Allen made the All-Conference team as well. With the win CMS finished the season with a 12-0 overall record.
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HARTFORD — The parents of a student killed in the mass shooting at a Florida high school have started a scholarship at the University of Connecticut in his memory.
The Hartford Courant reported Tuesday Max Schachter and his wife, Caryn DeSacia, have launched a scholarship in honor of their 14-year-old son, Alex Schachter, who was killed in the February shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
The scholarship will be awarded to students who, like Alex, want to play in the UConn marching band.
The teen had planned to apply to the university and play trombone. His father previously said Alex wore a UConn sweatshirt every day to school.
The university sent a posthumous letter of admission to Alex’s family shortly after his death.
A 29-year-old man is hospitalized in serious condition after being shot early Wednesday outside the entrance of the gated Hollywood Oaks community, police said.
The shooting happened before dawn and numerous investigators have been at the scene north of Stirling Road near N. 35th Avenue.
Crime scene tape has sealed off a portion of the area outside the gate. A dark-colored pickup is behind the police tape.
Residents were unable to get in or out of the community during the initial stage of the investigation. Shortly before 8 a.m., police were preparing to reopen the gates, officials said.
Details about what led to the shooting were not immediately available.
This story will be updated. Check back for more information.
Pedestrian struck by vehicle, driver arrested
A 72-year-old man from Dowagiac was struck by a vehicle, causing serious but non-life threatening injuries Friday evening.
Dowagiac Police say at approximately 7:30 p.m., officers were dispatched to the scene on South Lowe Street near Hendryx.
Officers found that a vehicle was stopped in the northbound lane of South Lowe Street while the pedestrian was talking to the driver of the vehicle.
Another vehicle traveling northbound attempted to go around the stopped vehicle when the victim reportedly stepped into the path of the oncoming vehicle.
Officers say the victim hit the passenger-side windshield and was thrown to the ground.
The victim was taken to the hospital for treatment of his injuries.
According to police, the driver of the oncoming vehicle was found to be intoxicated and was arrested at the scene.
Stephen Brook takes a look at the latest releases from Roero, including tasting notes & scores...
Roero, being just the other side of the Tanaro river from Barolo and Barbaresco, enjoyed – or suffered from – similar climatic conditions as the two better known zones.
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Richland County deputies have provided an update on an incident that sent two men to the hospital early Saturday morning.
Deputies say they responded to Silver Oaks Road in the Meadowlakes subdivision at 6:10 a.m. in reference to a person lying in the road. Once on scene, deputies discovered the two victims who were both shot.
The men were transported to a local hospital in unknown condition.
We are now learning that one of the victim's car was stolen during this incident. Deputies say the car is a blue 2004 Saturn Ion with an SC tag reading 'MMV561'.
Anyone with any information is urged to contact Crimestoppers by calling 1-888-CRIME-SC (888-274-6372) or visiting www.midlandscrimestoppers.com and emailing a tip. Your identity will be kept anonymous, and if your tip leads to an arrest, you could be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000.
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March 31 Fang Holdings Ltd
* Fang announces fourth quarter and fiscal year 2016 results
* Q4 revenue $174.7 million versus I/B/E/S view $187.6 million
* Qtrly fully diluted loss per ADS was $0.02
* Fang Holdings Ltd - "company is undergoing adjustments to its transformations and company is planning to return to open-platform strategy"
* Qtrly non-GAAP fully diluted loss per ADS was $0.02
* Fang Holdings - before strategic changes are finalized, will see decrease in its top line revenue but will expect to be profitable for whole year 2017
* Fang Holdings Ltd qtrly loss per share for class A and class B ordinary shares $0.11
* Fang Holdings Ltd qtrly non GAAP loss per share for class A and class B ordinary shares $0.10
* Q4 earnings per share view $-0.01, revenue view $187.6 million -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
[India], June 15 (ANI): All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) on Thursday declared the MBBS Entrance Exam Result 2017.
The entrance exam for admission to MBBS courses in seven AIIMS institutes in India was conducted on May 28.
The students, who appeared for the exam can check their results on the official website aiimsexams.org.
Following the results, a counseling procedure will start from July 3 and the classes will begin from August 1. (ANI)
An Italian bomb squad officer has lost an eye and hand after a suspicious package he was examining exploded.
A package left outside a closed bookshop with links to a group of extreme right activists, CasaPound, caught the attention of a passing police patrol, Florence Police Chief Alberto Intini said.
The explosives squad was called to intervene at about 5am on Sunday and the officer was gravely injured, police spokesman Cesare Tarashi said.
Italy occasionally sees explosions that authorities have blamed on political extremists. The country suffered bombings, killings and kidnappings during a period of domestic terrorism in the 1970s and early 1980s.
Mayor Dario Nardella said peaceful Florence "isn't represented by the horrors" of the blast, which is being investigated.
Florence Cardinal Giuseppe Betori decried criminals who wanted a "bloody passage from the old year to the new".
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BEIJING, March 19 (Reuters) - China will step up property market regulation and fight off illegal conduct by property firms and intermediaries, housing minister Wang Menghui said on Monday on the sidelines of the annual parliament meeting.
Wang also said China will maintain consistent housing policy to ensure “homes are for living in, not for speculation. (Reporting by Shu Zhang; Writing by Yawen Chen; Editing by Sam Holmes)
Can we stop using the word “practice” to describe what artists do? Art isn’t free, and it isn’t easy, and artists are not dilettantes.
“When you come into the arena, you see me play, don’t you? You see me give everything I’ve got, right? But we talking about practice right now.”
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Toddlers in Rhode Island would have to ride in rear-facing car seats under a proposal now moving to the desk of Gov. Gina Raimondo.
Both chambers of the General Assembly voted Wednesday to send the legislation to the Democratic governor.
If signed into law, it would require car seats to face backward for all children until they're 2 years old.
Advocates say facing children toward the back of the vehicle dramatically lowers their risk of death or serious injury during crashes.
The state already requires children under age 8 to sit in a back seat using a federally-approved child restraint system such as a booster seat.
But rear-facing car seats for the youngest children are only a recommendation, not a requirement.
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has decided not to launch a threatened missile attack on Guam, Pyongyang’s state media reported, but warned that he could change his mind “if the Yankees persist in their extremely dangerous reckless actions,” the Wall Street Journal reports.
Mr. Kim added that the planned launch could still be carried out at any moment, and said that such a strike would be a “most delightful historic moment” that would “wring the windpipes of the Yankees and point daggers at their necks.”
The organisers of a beer festival evicted from its spiritual home three years ago are celebrating after they were invited back - for the next five years. The 2017 Wantage Beer Festival will now be held at the town's Beacon hall on Friday and Saturday, March 17 and 18. The knees-up, organised by the White Horse branch of the Campaign for Real Ale , was held at The Beacon in 2012 and 2013.
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Well after Corey Kluber got knocked around in his first postseason start, scattering a career-high six runs over 2 2/3 innings, Francisco Lindor returned the Indians to a one-run deficit with a sixth-inning grand slam. With the bases loaded and two outs, the shortstop settled on a 1-0 slider from Chad Green, belting it an impressive 408 feet past the foul pole in right field.
Not only was it the Indians’ first grand slam of this year’s playoff run, but it was the first postseason grand slam from any Indians’ player since 1999, when Jim Thome’s slam lifted the team to an 11-1 finish over the Red Sox in Game 2 of the ALDS. It also marked just the second grand slam of Lindor’s season following another bases-loaded homer back in April.
The Indians closed the gap two innings later, evening the playing field with another Jay Bruce solo blast off of David Robertson in the eighth. They’re currently tied 8-8 in the top of the ninth inning.
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NORTH ROYALTON, Ohio (AP) — Authorities in Ohio say a man charged in the deaths of five people in two cities is set for a hearing on the latest charges.
Police say 45-year-old George Brinkman Jr. will be in Parma Municipal Court Thursday. He was charged Wednesday with aggravated murder, kidnapping and tampering with evidence in the deaths of 45-year-old Suzanne Taylor and her daughters, 21-year-old Taylor Pifer and 18-year-old Kylie Pifer. Their bodies were found Sunday in their North Royalton home. Police haven't said how they died.
Brinkman was charged Tuesday with murder in the slayings of his employers, 71-year-old Rogell Eugene John and 64-year-old Roberta Ray John. Their bodies were found Monday in their North Canton home. Authorities say they apparently were shot.
It couldn't be determined immediately if Brinkman has an attorney.
The 21st annual Village Merchants Fourth of July parade marched down Southold’s Main Street Wednesday afternoon.
The parade is known as one of the North Fork’s most authentic and community-friendly activities, with many local programs participating.
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With 49% of this week’s vote, Cloudland’s Josh Blair wins our week seven Play of the Week. Blair spent all week in the weight room, carrying a Unaka defender into the end zone last friday for a touchdown. Three new contenders unveiled Saturday night.
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I had a blast filming the Summer Solstice Parade this year. I saw a lot of friends and made many new ones.
Here is my fun wrap-up video of the parade. It was filmed with my Canon Rebel T3i using an 18-135mm lens. I wanted to be able to zoom in and capture the expressions of people’s faces, so that lens was perfect.
I shot mostly in 24 frames per second to give it a cinematic look but experimented using 60 frames per second as well, which allowed me to slow down the action. I wanted to capture the beauty of the movement of all the amazing dancers.
This video was created just for fun, and it’s my gift to the City of Santa Barbara and to everyone who was a part of the event who made it one of the best celebrations yet!
Officials in Worth County are searching for a man who escaped from the jail.
Officials said the Charles Justin Duke is considered armed and dangerous.
He is 5'11 and 220 pounds with green eyes and brown hair. He is wearing tan shorts and a white shirt.
He is believed to be in a red 2006 Lincoln Mark LT with tag RJF2637.
Officials believe he may have three firearms.
A lookout was issued for Worth County and the surrounding counties.
If you see any unusual activity, you're urged to call 911.
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Former Sri Lankan Ambassador to the USA Jaliya Wickramasuriya further remanded until 11th January over an alleged financial fraud, our news sources said
Kellogg is buying protein bar maker RXBar, just days after the cereal company hired a former vitamin executive as CEO.
Kellogg, best known for Frosted Flakes and Pop-Tarts, has struggled to make its cereals and snacks more appealing to Americans who want to avoid sugary processed foods. Its revenue has suffered, falling every year since 2013. RXBar says its bars are made with egg whites, fruits and nuts, and exclude dairy, soy or gluten. Last week, Kellogg Co. hired new CEO Steven Cahillane from vitamin seller Nature's Bounty Co. as it seeks to offer healthier packaged foods.
The Battle Creek, Michigan-based company said Friday it will pay $600 million for RXBar's parent company Chicago Bar Co. The deal is expected to be completed by the end of the year.
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The Special Task Force constituted to clear encroachments in the city has demolished more than 4,400 structures in various parts of the city in the past one month, the DDA said in a press statement. The actions, which include removing both temporary and permanent structures, were taken based on the recommendations of a Special Task Force (STF), which has DDA vice-chairman, secretary to Lt-Governor, and commissioners of the three municipal corporations, apart from other officials.
A DDA official said that about 3,354 structures were removed in east zone, 476 in south zone, 237 in north zone and 344 structures were demolished in areas under the New Delhi Municipal Council between April 27 and May 29. He said roads spanning 296 km were also cleared and 1,66,889 sqm of land was reclaimed during the drive. A senior North DMC official said they have cleared 47,961 sqm of permanent encroachments in the past 30 days.
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Real Madrid will head into the second leg of this year’s Spanish Super Cup against Barcelona with a two-goal advantage, after they won 3-1 in the first leg played on Sunday night.
Gerard Pique’s own goal gave the visitors the lead. Marcelo made a good overlapping run to receive Isco’s pass and drove in a dangerous low cross, which went in via the Barca defender.
Lionel Messi levelled in the 77th minute from the penalty spot, after the referee adjudged that Luis Suarez was fouled inside the box by Keylor Navas.
However, Zinedine Zidane’s men made it 2-1, after substitute Cristiano Ronaldo finished off a neat counter-attack. He was shown a yellow card for ripping out his shirt to celebrate the goal and then sent off for diving few moments later.
It was Real that scored the next goal, as Marco Asensio smashed a rising left-footed shot past Ter Stegen at the near post, making them the favourites to win the trophy.
The second leg will be played next Wednesday at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Savannah residents who party a little too hard on New Year's Eve may have a good excuse to stay indoors and nurse their heads Sunday morning: Meteorologists say 2017 is likely to start off rainy. "On Sunday, we'll start to see rain chances increase in the morning and throughout the day about 50 percent in Savannah," said Emily Timte, a Charleston-based meteorologist with the National Weather Service.
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - Kentucky public health officials say the state has had 100 flu-related deaths.
At least four of those deaths have been children. Kentucky had 76 flu-related deaths last season.
This is the seventh consecutive week of widespread flu activity in Kentucky. The flu season runs through late May, so State Epidemiologist Jonathan Ballard said it is not too late to get a flu shot. After getting a flu shot, it takes about two weeks to develop protection from the flu.
The flu is highly contagious and can be life-threatening. Symptoms include fever, headache, cough, sore throat, runny nose, sneezing and body aches and can cause people to miss between three to five days of work or school. People with flu symptoms should ask a doctor if they need an antiviral drug.
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Lawmakers want to get to the bottom of the mystery money given to an attorney on the other side of the case against Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens. On Thursday, the House special investigative committee expects Al Watkins, the lawyer for the ex-husband of the woman at the center of the governor’s felony invasion of privacy charge, to testify.
Rocker Tommy Stinson, below, is the special guest performer for Sunday events at Brookdale Radio and Jack's Music. Veteran listeners of 1980s-'90s college and alternative playlists know him as the spiky-haired, plaid-suited, juvenile delinquent bassist and sometime vocalist of Twin Cities punk pioneers the Replacements .
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A lil’ birdie from a ‘only singles’ V-day bash has given us this juicy scoop. So this actor who is ‘allegedly dating’ his co-star from an upcoming film had his eyes (and lips and hands) set on this particular hottie all night. Our source informs that the two cozied up big time that led to a long marathon of smooching and making-out… all night long.
We wonder what the actor’s girlfriend has to say about this umm… lip job.
Sex-for-mark: What student, Monica Osagie told OAU panel
Dr Abiola Akinyode-Afolabi, the defence counsel for Miss Monica Osagie, the alleged victim in the sex-for-marks scandal at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, said on Tuesday that her client affirmed before an investigative panel that Prof. Richard Akindele deliberately failed her because she refused his sexual demand. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Osagie had […]
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Vehicular movement along the Narayangadh-Muglin road section has been halted following landslides at Tope Khola and Kalikhola in Ichchhakamana Rural Municipality-6 of Chitwan district.
The landslides occurred at Tope Khola between Charkilo and PanchKilo, and Kali Khola, at around 5.30 am and 8:30 am respectively, blocking the road, according to police.
According to Narayangadh-Muglin road project Engineer Shiva Khanal, it might take 4 to 5 hours to clear the landslide debris completely from the road surface. The road may come in full operation after 5:00 pm today, the engineer said.
Meanwhile, it is being arranged to open a one-way traffic movement by 1:00 pm as hundreds of passengers, commuters to and from Tarai, Kathmandu and Pokhara are stranded in the vehicular obstruction reports The Himalayan Times.
It is reported that the mudslides are still taking place amidst showers at present.
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iPoker Positioned for European Shared Liquidity as Unibet and Betclic Receive French Authorization While neither operator is in Spain, iPoker may move ahead with a Spanish-French shared liquidity network following skins’ approvals. Share:
Betclic Everest and Unibet (under its subsidiary SPS Betting France) have been approved by the French regulator to offer cross-border shared liquidity. This could pave the way for iPoker to share liquidity between its French and Spanish networks, and move towards a launch in Portugal.
The missives, published late last week by ARJEL, authorize both sites to share their online poker liquidity with operators licensed in jurisdictions that signed the July accord, namely Italy, Spain and Portugal.
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Congressman Eric Swalwell told Jake Tapper that President Trump needs to get out of the way of Special Counsel Robert Mueller's ongoing investigation.
Source: CNN
Akira Tozawa is your new WWE Cruiserweight Champion after defeating Neville in a great matchup on tonight’s WWE RAW.
Earlier tonight, Titus O’Neil confirmed ‘Summerslam would come early’ as Tozawa would get his title shot on tonight’s show instead of taking place on Sunday. Tozawa ended up winning after avoiding Red Arrow by Neville before connecting with a top rope diving senton for the win.
This is Tozawa’s first WWE Cruiserweight Championship reign and first title win in WWE; Neville’s title reign ends at 197 days after winning it at the Royal Rumble.
April 6 GEE Group Inc
* GEE Group - On March 31, 2017, co and its subsidiaries, as borrowers, entered into a revolving credit, term loan and security agreement - SEC Filing
* GEE Group Inc - Loans under credit agreement mature on march 31, 2021 - SEC Filing
* GEE Group - Under terms of credit agreement, company may borrow up to $73.8 million consisting of a four-year term loan in principal amount of $48.8 million
* GEE Group - Amounts borrowed under credit agreement may be used to repay existing indebtedness, to partially fund capital expenditures among others Source text: [bit.ly/2nia0JH] Further company coverage:
It's been a decade since "The Other Boleyn Girl" opened in theaters on Feb. 29, 2008. In honor of the film adaptation of the 2001 novel of the same name -- a fictional take on the relationship between King Henry VIII's second wife, Anne Boleyn, and her sister, Mary, the king's former mistress -- Wonderwall.com is taking a look back at some of our all-time favorite big-screen sisters, starting with the stars of the campy melodrama. Natalie Portman starred as the ambitious schemer Anne, while Scarlett Johansson portrayed her gentle-hearted sister in the film, which we still love in spite of the fact that it failed to impress critics. Now keep reading for more!
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Aug 11 (Reuters) - Ionis Pharmaceuticals Inc
* Ionis to independently advance inotersen and IONIS-FB-L Rx
* Ionis Pharmaceuticals Inc - Has retained all rights to inotersen and IONIS-FB-L(Rx).
* Ionis Pharmaceuticals - As part of reprioritization of pipeline and strategic review of rare diseases business, GSK declined its options on both drugs
* Ionis Pharmaceuticals Inc - Plans to file for marketing authorization for inotersen this year to support a commercial launch of inotersen in 2018.
* Ionis Pharma- Plans to initiate first phase 2 study with IONIS-FB-L(Rx) in patients with dry amd later this year, studies in other indications in 2018 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. has announced that it is now an official partner with the Ottawa Senators. Cooper will sponsor the Senators throughout the 2017-18 National Hockey League season.
“Cooper is proud to support the Ottawa Senators and our loyal Canadian dealers through this sponsorship,” said Laura Goetz, Cooper’s senior advertising manager – North America tire operations. “Cooper has more than a century of experience in the tire industry, with a focus on making quality tires that last. This relationship will allow us to share our great Cooper products with the Senators’ passionate and engaged fan base and continue to grow the longstanding ties we have in Canada.”
Cooper will be featured in a mix of marketing efforts for the team including during the games as well as in televised and other broadcasted advertisements.
April 10 Chongqing Lummy Pharmaceutical Co Ltd :
* Sees Q1 FY 2017 net profit to increase by 3.91 percent to 29.89 percent, or to be 20 million yuan to 25 million yuan
* Says Q1 FY 2016 net profit was 19.2 million yuan
* Says increased gross margin rate and lower periodic expense as main reasons for the forecast
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Brazil ANAC approved (11-Aug-2017) new procedures requesting and approval of air services. The change is under Resolution 440, and was approved by ANAC's board. Resolution 440 is intended to ease the way air operators apply for slots and routes. The new process dictates that service approval will be carried out directly between carrier and airport operators, as well as ATC, without passing through the approval of ANAC. In addition, the resolution establishes that airport operators must publish their capacity and infrastructure availability, facilitating planning for carriers. The resolution will be applied for services effective from 25-Mar-2017. [more - original PR - Portuguese]
Last month, it was reported that T-Mobile is close to agreeing tentative terms on a deal to merge with Sprint. Now, it appears that negotiations between the two companies are almost complete. Android Police reports:The report notes that while T-Mobile and Sprint's quarterly earnings reports have not been set, T-Mobile's was on October 24 last year, and Sprint's was the next day.
One of the key objectives of IT outsourcing has always been cost-effectiveness. In fact, a pricing model plays a pivotal role in forming a successful outsourcing relationship by aligning to the interests and expectations of both the outsourcer and the service provider.
Why? Because the salary impacts the profit directly.
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AUSTRALIA: A student on a university excursion to Rottnest Island off the coast of Perth found a rare green glass spearhead shaped by one of the island’s former Aboriginal prisoners. Between 1838 and 1931, thousands of Aboriginal men and boys were incarcerated on the island, where many of them died from disease and malnutrition. Spearheads, fabricated from glass or ceramics, were used by the prison population for trade and perhaps to hunt quokkas, small wallaby-like marsupials. —Jason Urbanus
TORONTO (AP) - A chilling Facebook message posted before a van plowed onto a crowded Toronto sidewalk has raised the possibility the suspect in the attack nursed grudges against women and it is bringing back memories of a 1989 massacre of 14 women that remains one of Canada's most traumatic acts of violence.
The 25-year-old suspect, Alek Minassian, was charged Tuesday with first degree murder in the deaths of 10 pedestrians mowed down by a rented van that he sent careening along a mile of a busy walkway. Fourteen others were injured.
Toronto Police Services Det. Sgt. Graham Gibson said at a news conference that those killed and injured Monday were "predominantly" women, though he declined to discuss a possible motive.
People pay tribute at a memorial along Yonge Street, Tuesday, April 24, 2018, in Toronto, the day after a driver drove a van down sidewalks, striking and killing numerous pedestrians in his path. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)
Authorities have yet to release a list of victims.
A PORTSMOUTH woman has called for city residents to donate what they can to help victims of the massive fire in London.
Joanne Davis, 55, who lives in a flat in Landport, wants to kick-start a local appeal to send relief to victims of the Grenfell Tower block blaze which occurred in west London yesterday.
Though Ms Davis is unable to house any donated items herself, she is looking for people who may be able offer up a space or means of transport to get the appeal rolling.
Speaking to The News, Ms Davis – who also has items to donate – said: ‘If we were in the same situation as those in London, how would we feel if nobody helped?
‘Even if people could donate a single set of bedding, a pillow or a saucepan – that will help these people.’
Anyone who wishes to get involved can contact Ms Davis on 07475 726047.
A national JustGiving page fundraising for victims of the fire had raised nearly £200,000 last night.
" Documents obtained by an Austrian politician show Turkish diplomats enlisting Turkish religious organizations abroad in what he says is a global effort to undermine supporters loyal to a Muslim cleric accused by Turkey of staging last year's failed coup attempt. Greens Parliamentarian Peter Pilz has shown The Associated Press two documents from the Turkish Embassy in Vienna and the Turkish Consulate in Salzburg to back his assertion of such activities against supporters of Fethullah Gulen.
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SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — An unoccupied pickup truck used by New Mexico State Land Commissioner Aubrey Dunn has been hit by a bullet during a shooting incident on a road in Santa Fe lined with galleries and restaurants.
Santa Fe Police on Wednesday were scouring Canyon Road and side streets for evidence on the morning after several shots were fired. No injuries or arrests were reported.
Dunn found Wednesday morning that a bullet had punctured the windshield of his state-owned pickup truck on the driver’s side.
He said the discovery was disorienting and troubling given news of a shooting in Washington of a Republican congressman.
Dunn says he did not know whether he might have been targeted in any way.
A restaurant chef says she heard about six shots fired on Tuesday afternoon.
The announcement to bring Biggie Smalls story to life comes on the heels of Tupac Shakur’s biopic announcement just a little while ago.
The movie is tentatively titled “Notorious B.I.G.: One More Chance” and will specifically focus on the legacy of Biggie’s music around the world, writes HipHopDX.com
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Jakarta: A Facebook user who stated that it was "halal" to gang rape women supporting incumbent Jakarta governor Basuki "Ahok" Tjahaja Purnama, was reported to the Jakarta police. "Moreover, we remember what happened in the May 1998 tragedy, when widespread sexual violence left many people traumatised, particularly Chinese-Indonesian women," said Valentina Sagala from the women's organisation, referring to the 1998 violence that preceded the fall of the Suharto regime.
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WASHINGTON, April 24 (Reuters) - Mexican Economy Minister Ildefonso Guajardo said on Tuesday that agreeing a new North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) deal will depend on the flexibility of negotiations as he prepared to meet his U.S. and Canadian counterparts in Washington.
“Any day that you start (to) walk towards a goal nobody can guarantee that you will achieve it, (it) depends on the commitment and flexibilities around the table,” he told reporters when asked if a deal was imminent.
Guajardo also said there was no need for a separate deal with the United States on steel and aluminum by May 1 when the current exemption on U.S. tariffs expires.
“I think whatever we do has to take into account the kind of commitment that we’re going to do in NAFTA, and definitely, Mexico has been very clear: we will not accept any type of restrictions in aluminum or steel,” he said. (Reporting by David Lawder, Editing by Franklin Paul)
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BOSTON (AP) — Andrew Benintendi hit a go-ahead, two-run single as Boston scored three unearned runs following a dropped throw by second baseman Brad Miller, and the Red Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 on Monday in the annual Patriots’ Day game.
Benintendi had three singles in the 11:05 a.m. start, which coincides with the Boston Marathon, and the Red Sox won their third straight after losing the opener of the four-game series.
Knuckleballer Steven Wright (1-1) allowed three runs — one earned — and nine hits in six innings. He gave up four homers over 1 1/3 innings in his previous start.
Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde has been given a welcome boost by the news that French forward Ousmane Dembélé has returned to training , having sustained an injury to his left thigh three weeks ago during a 4-2 win over Real Sociedad.Despite the fact he has not been called up for tomorrow’s match against Espanyol, Barça will no doubt be encouraged by the fact he is closing in on a return to action, having missed most of the campaign due to a succession of injuries.Indeed, Blaugrana fans will be excited by the prospect of seeing the former Borussia Dortmund man line up alongside Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez, as well as January arrival Philippe Coutinho.Valverde’s side currently hold a comfortable 11-point lead at the top of La Liga, and are on course to reach the Copa del Rey final after defeating Valencia 1-0 in the first leg of their semi-final encounter.Jordan Russell (@JordRuss96)
PARIS, Dec 10 (Reuters) - A ferry with more than 300 passengers on board has run aground in stormy weather in Calais harbour in northern France, radio station France Info reported on its website.
Pas-de-Calais prefecture could not be reached for immediate comment. (Reporting by Geert De Clercq; editing by Jason Neely)
Who should be considered Alabama’s top high school football team, regardless of classification? That’s what the AL.com Power 25 poll tries to determine.
RELATED: See preseason ASWA football rankings
As the 2017 unfolds, AL.com staffers will pick the state’s top teams on a weekly basis, whether it’s a massive Class 7A school or a tiny 1A powerhouse – and rank them.
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Take a look at this year’s preseason Top 25:
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WEST LIBERTY, Ohio (AP) — A 16-year-old victim of an Ohio school shooting has returned to class less than a month after he was critically wounded.
Julie Cole is the mother of victim Logan Cole. She says on her Facebook page that she dropped her son off at school Monday. She also praised her son as the “bravest kid” she knows.
Logan Cole was hospitalized in Columbus with injuries from the shooting that required surgery.
Authorities say 17-year-old Ely Serna fired a 12-gauge shotgun in the Jan. 20 attack at a high school in West Liberty. Serna is charged in juvenile court with attempted murder, felonious assault and other offenses. He has denied the charges.
A Champaign County judge this month ordered a competency evaluation of Serna at the request of his attorney.
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — North Korea’s deputy U.N. ambassador is accusing the United States of turning the Korean peninsula into “the world’s biggest hotspot” and creating “a dangerous situation in which a thermonuclear war may break out at any moment.”
Kim In Ryong told a news conference Monday that U.S.-South Korean military exercises being staged now are the largest-ever “aggressive war drill.” He said North Korea’s measures to bolster its nuclear forces are self-defensive “to cope with the U.S. vicious nuclear threat and blackmail.”
He says his country “is ready to react to any mode of war desired by the U.S.”
“I think my dad has played them before.” Yes, prepare to feel old.
The kids in this edition of ‘KIDS REACT’ range in ages 6 to 13 and share their thoughts on a variety of tunes from AC/DC’s extensive catalog.
The possibility of some gorilla love is floating around at the Calgary Zoo this Valentine's Day.
Matchmakers have identified a young male to take the place of Kakinga within the currently all-female western lowland gorilla troop.
Kakinga died at age 37 last May, and the zoo has been searching for a new silverback ever since.
Zoo curator Malu Celli said they are still in the early stages of the permitting and paperwork processes and would not reveal where the new silverback is coming from.
"We don't expect him here for awhile. But we're very, very excited to at least have a male identified to be able to be introduced to our five lovely females," she said.
Zoo staff have been working to keep social tensions low within the troop, says Celli, as it's unnatural for there not to be a male within it.
NEW CASTLE, Pa. (WYTV) – Police are looking for the public’s help in identifying a woman who was struck by a car and died late Sunday night.
According to a police report, the accident happened about 11:45 p.m. along Route 422, east of Edinburg Road in Mahoning Township.
Police said the woman was walking east on Route 422 when she was struck by a vehicle.
The victim is described as a white female in her mid-30s with should-length, straight red hair. She was wearing a black shirt, blue jeans, black shoes and white socks.
The police report did not list any charges for the driver so her name was withheld from this report.
Anyone with information on the victim’s identity should call State Police in New Castle at (724) 598-2211.
The father of Jessica Cunningham's daughters has been found dead
The reality star, who took part in the BBC show last year before going on to star in Celebrity Big Brother, has three girls with Alistair Eccles, 35.
The 30-year-old split from him in 2013 but they are said to have remained close for the sake of their children.
A spokesperson for Jessica told Express.co.uk today: “Despite their break-up, Alistair was a really good father to their children.
"Jessica is politely asking for some privacy at this devastating time so that she can protect their three girls."
Mickey makes a toast to Sabrina on her accomplishment and new chapter of her life.
A Fort Dodge man who visited the firehouse as a boy and climbed on the trucks was confirmed as the city's next fire chief Monday evening. Hergenreter will replace current Fire Chief Kent Hulett, who is resigning to pursue other opportunities.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Country music journalist, publicist and songwriter Hazel Smith has died. She was 83.
Her granddaughter Tara Bruchas said she died at a Nashville hospital on Sunday.
Smith is credited with coining the term "outlaw country" in the 1970s. She worked as a publicist for Kinky Friedman and worked out of Tompall Glaser's studio with artists like Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson. And it was there she came up with the movement's moniker for artists who were bucking Music Row trends.
She wrote a regular popular column for "Country Music" magazine, as well as writing for other outlets, and had songs recorded by Tammy Wynette and Dr. Hook. She also worked with Ricky Skaggs and Sharon White and was the host of a CMT series "Southern Fried Flicks."
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Long snapper L.P. Ladouceur has re-signed with the Dallas Cowboys, the team he initially joined after a workout in 2005.
Ladouceur will be going into his 14th season, the second-longest tenure among current Cowboys. He has played in 205 consecutive games and made 1,875 snaps without a miscue.
The only current Dallas player with the team longer is 11-time Pro Bowl tight end Jason Witten, who was a third-round pick in the 2003 draft.
Last year Witten matched the franchise record by playing his 15th season with the Cowboys. The 35-year-old Witten is already signed for his 16th season in 2018.
Ladouceur went to the Pro Bowl in 2014. Last season marked the completion of a five-year contract extension.
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Rawalpindi-International Milad-un-Nabi (SAW) conference will be held at Eidgah Sharif here on April 22. Sharing details of arrangements finalized at a meeting held at Eidgah Sharif, Additional Deputy Commissioner Arif Raheem said that fool proof security would be provided to the participants of the conference besides proper parking of vehicles and provision of water.
A large number of ulema, intellectuals, lawyers, journalists, leaders and representatives of various religious and political parties will participate in the conference. Minister of State for Religious Affair Pir Syed Amin-ul-Hasanat Shah will be the chief guest and will deliver a special sermon on the occasion.
He will also lead dua for the country’s progress, prosperity and security as well as unity of the Muslim Ummah.
Bank of America's first quarter earnings jumped 40% as revenue rose 7%, easily beating analysts' expectations. Wall Street Journal, Financial Times
Goldman Sachs reported higher profits and revenue and raised its quarterly dividend but fell short of estimates. Wall Street Journal
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Rain delays Serena Williams 1st-round match in Auckland
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — Serena Williams will have to wait a little longer for her first match of 2017 after rain curtailed play Monday on the opening day of the ASB Classic.
Williams was due to play in evening session against unseeded Pauline Parmentier of France but steady rain made play impossible at the open-air stadium and the first-round match was postponed to Tuesday.
Venus Williams, a former champion in Auckland, is due to play New Zealand wildcard entry Jade Lewis on Tuesday.
In the only main draw matches completed Monday, Lucie Safarova beat Czech compatriot Denisa Allertov 6-1, 6-2 and Kurumi Nara of Japan beat Germany's Antonia Lottner 6-2, 6-2.
Naomi Osaka of Japan led Annika Beck of Germany 6-2, 2-1 when play was suspended.
This gracious, traditional Pebble Beach estate offers a wonderful blend of large, spacious formal rooms with cozy yet large everyday living spaces. Sited on nearly a gated acre with a welcoming circular drive, this home enjoys green forested views from most every room and borders a greenbelt with a seasonal tributary creek on the back side. A large entry rotunda forms a great room with a living room on one side and dining on the other with a fireplace on each end, providing an abundance of entertaining space. Just behind is a spacious kitchen, breakfast, and family room combination that enjoys morning sun and a large terrace from end to end. Largely single-level with all the room just described, there is a generous master bedroom with a luxurious size bathroom, a guest suite, and a large laundry room. Downstairs at ground level there is a comfortable guest suite, cozy library with fireplace, and large hobby room, all with windows and French doors to the outside.
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HELSINKI – An innovative method of parcelling apparel purchased online has been developed by reusable packaging service, RePack. The business aims to minimise the volume of plastics and cardboard that end up in landfill as a direct result of e-retail in the fashion sector.
Its process sees single use delivery packaging replaced with a reusable alternative which can be used up to 30 times and, courtesy of vouchers for partner retailers, incentivises reuse among online consumers.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - DIAMYD MEDICAL AB:
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* ‍ON AVERAGE, INSULIN PRODUCTION (MEASURED AS STIMULATED C-PEPTIDE, AUC) DECREASED BY 1.7% (COMPARED TO EXPECTED 15%​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
Simmons (forearm) is playing shortstop and hitting fifth Tuesday against the Astros.
The fielding whiz missed Monday's series opener after being hit by a pitch on the forearm Sunday, but it seems like the day off was all he needed to feel better. Simmons will resume his normal role in the lineup as he looks to build off the .295 batting average he's produced in 22 games so far.
KASILOF, Alaska — Alaska State Troopers say a 23-year-old Kenai Peninsula man made fake 911 calls to divert officers as they pursued his pickup truck and tried to arrest him.
Clayton Nelson of Kasilof (kah-SEE-lawf) is charged with felony eluding, reckless driving, assault and terroristic threatening. He's also charged with driving with a revoked license and violating conditions of his release.
Troopers say they spotted Nelson Saturday afternoon and stop him on an outstanding felony warrant from an assault case.
Troopers arrested Nelson.
Trooper investigators say they later determined Nelson had made false 911 calls.
Nelson is being held without bail at the Wildwood Pretrial Facility in Kenai, southwest of Anchorage.
EPHRATA, Pa. (WHTM)– Police are looking for the driver who struck a woman trying to cross a street.
The crash happened along the 400 block of East Main Street around 2:25 a.m. Saturday.
The 44-year-old victim was taken to Lancaster General Hospital with severe injuries.
Police believe the striking vehicle was a lighter gray to silver-colored GM that was possibly a truck or SUV. The vehicle may be missing a passenger side mirror and could have front or passenger side damage as well as damage to the hood.
Contact Ephrata Police Department at 717-733-8611 or submit a tip to Ephrata Crimewatch site or Facebook page. if you have any information that could help with the investigation.
A traffic stop on Interstate-70 leads to the arrest of a Houston, Texas man.
A deputy with the Saline County Sheriff’s stopped a speeding car driven by 22-year-old Devon Jackson just west of Salina around 11:30pm at mile post 249.
The smell of marijuana from inside the 2012 Ford Focus prompted a search of the vehicle which yielded 114.4 grams of pot, bagged up for sale.
Jackson was booked into the Saline County Jail on charges of possession with intent to distribute.
(Reuters) - Tomahawk missile maker Raytheon Co on Monday named former U.S. Deputy Defense Secretary Robert Work as a director to its board.
Work, 64, served as deputy defense secretary under former President Barack Obama's administration, and held the position from 2014 through last month.
Work, who retired from the military as colonel in 2001, also served as the Undersecretary of the Navy until 2013.
Before returning to the Pentagon, Work served as chief executive officer at the Center for New American Security think tank in Washington, D.C. till 2014.
(Reporting by Ankit Ajmera in Bengaluru; Editing by Sai Sachin Ravikumar)
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has signed legislation that would help people with deadly diseases try experimental treatments.
Trump signed the Right to Try bill on Wednesday. He called it a “fundamental freedom” that will provide hope and save lives.
The bill cleared the House last week following an emotional debate in which Republicans said it would help thousands of people in search of hope. Many Democrats said the measure was dangerous and would give patients false hope.
Trump embraced the plan during his State of the Union address, saying people who are terminally ill shouldn’t have to leave the country to seek cures.
The measure gives people diagnosed with life-threatening conditions who have exhausted treatment options access to unproven drugs without needing permission from the Food and Drug Administration.
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Experts have confirmed a tornado plowed through two southeast Georgia counties where mobile homes were destroyed and several people were injured. The National Weather Service reported Friday a survey team found a tornado with maximum winds of 130 mph traveled more than 10 miles through Bulloch and Effingham counties before dawn Thursday.
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CAIRO, April 2 Egypt's central bank expects foreign reserves to jump to over $28.5 billion for the month of March, the highest since March 2011, a bank deputy governor told the country's state news agency MENA on Sunday.
Egypt's net foreign reserves were at $26.542 billion at the end of February and have been climbing ever since it clinched a $12 billion three-year loan from the International Monetary Fund in November in a bid to lure back foreign capital. (Reporting by Omar Fahmy; Writing by Eric Knecht; Editing by Mark Potter)
Logic just dropped his new mixtape Bobby Tarantino II. He sits down with Hard Knock TV to chop it up about the dynamics of his latest project, conscious trap, speech at the 2018 GRAMMY Awards, meeting Jay Z and Beyoncé, respect received from Kendrick Lamar, his career, not fitting in, and more. You can download his mixtape Bobby Tarantino II now on iTunes/Google Play.
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Politicians and the media rubbed shoulders at the annual Midwinter Ball in the Great Hall of Parliament House on Wednesday night. Our photographer Mike Bowers captured guests on their way to the event
A couple’s fight turned deadly in southeast Houston, when a man arguing with his common law wife shot her after a heated exchange early Sunday morning.
RELATED: Police are searching for a female suspect involved in a NW Houston shooting
Police say the man and woman were fighting outside their Village Way apartment building–with their children inside–when he shot her.
His mother was inside watching the kids, where his wife was found with the deadly gunshot wound.
RELATED: While waiting at a traffic light in southwest Houston, a man was shot in a random drive by shooting, and his killer remains at large
Police took the man into custody.
This is a developing story.
Arsenal transfer news: Hirving Lozano impressed at the World Cup with Mexico
Arsenal boss Emery has already been busy as he plots a Premier League title charge next season.
The Spaniard has moved quickly to tie up deals for Stephan Lichtsteiner, Bernd Leno and Sokratis papastathopoulos.
And Transfermarketweb say Arsenal are keen to make Lozano their latest addition following his impressive World Cup displays.
The PSV star caught the eye as the South American giants reached the last 16.
Lozano scored the only goal of the game as Mexico stunned Germany in their World Cup opener last month.
The people injured in a serious, three-vehicle collision at Nafziger Road and Highway 7/8 intersection on Oct. 3 are expected to make a full recovery.
While the driver of one sedan suffered minor injuries, the car's passenger was in critical condition and needed to be airlifted to a Hamilton hospital. Once there, doctors concluded they were not life-threatening.
According to the OPP, the accident was caused at 11:15 a.m. by one vehicle turning left onto Nafziger, cutting off traffic coming the other way.
All three vehicles — two sedans and an SUV — sustained significant damage. The hood of one car was stuck open, while another had a broken windshield and was badly crumpled around the driver's door.
JUPITER, Fla. (WSVN) — The emotional support peacock that was not allowed to board a flight in New Jersey earlier this week has a South Florida connection.
As it turns out, the bird that was turned away from a United Airlines flight at Newark Liberty International Airport was purchased from a family in Jupiter.
United Airlines told the owner, who lives in Brooklyn, that she could not bring the bird on board, Tuesday.
“This animal did not meet guidelines for a number of reasons, including its weight and size. We explained this to the customers on three separate occasions before they arrived at the airport,” United said in a statement to Fox News.
The owner ended up renting a car and driving to Los Angeles — with Dexter the peacock perched in the passenger seat.
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MONTREAL, QUEBEC–(Marketwired – Oct. 6, 2017) - KHALKOS EXPLORATION INC. (“Khalkos”) (TSX VENTURE:KAS) announces that following the resignation of Ms. Éliane Tremblay Paradis as Chief Financial Officer and Secretary of the Company, the Board nominated Mr. Dominique Doucet as interim for both positions.
The Board of Directors wishes to greatly thank Ms. Tremblay Paradis, who recently left for her maternity leave, for her valuable contribution to the Company.
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
Riot Fest 2018, which returns to Chicago on September 14-16 at Chicago’s Douglas Park, has announced the first wave of their year’s lineup. Beck, Interpol, Liz Phair, Cat Power, Blink-182, the Jesus Lizard, Father John Misty, Blondie, Pussy Riot, the Voidz, Andrew W.K., Digable Planets, Jerry Lee Lewis, Superchunk, Hot Snakes, Elvis Costello, HEALTH, Johnny Marr, GWAR, Speedy Ortiz, Bleachers, the Wonder Years, Gary Numan, Atmosphere, Incubus, Bully, Bad Religion, Cypress Hill, Sum 41, and more are slated to perform. See the full lineup in the poster below and visit Riot Fest’s website for tickets and information.
Last year, Riot Fest featured Jawbreaker reuniting for the first time in 21 years. Bands like Built to Spill, Dinosaur Jr. and Fishbone played some of their iconic albums in full.
Brooklyn Rouse had been delivering pizzas for Papa John's for exactly two weeks when she was shot in the head on the day after Christmas. Monday evening, 21-year-old Rouse was on her way to Macon's Bloomfield neighborhood with two pizzas.
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Two exciting things happened on Kylie Jenner's Insta Stories Monday night—that is, if you are the kind of person who finds Kylie Jenner's Insta Stories exciting, which we definitely are!
Not only did the new mom go makeup-free (a relatively rare occurrence), she posted a video of baby Stormi passed out her chest and laughing in her sleep.
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Kylie is clearly enjoying motherhood, and by the looks of it Stormi is is truly living the life. Napping all day + finding reasons to LOL during said naps = all we could ever want.
An inmate at the Harford County Detention Center attempted to commit suicide Tuesday afternoon, police said.
Harford County Sheriff's Office deputies at the detention center were notified at 4:23 p.m. Tuesday of an "unsuccessful suicide attempt," according to Kyle Andersen, a spokesperson for the agency.
Medical aid was rendered and the inmate was flown by Medevac helicopter to Maryland Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore, Andersen said. His injuries did not appear to be life-threatening.
Andersen had no further information Tuesday night.
This story will be updated.
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TOKYO, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Japan's economy expanded at an annualised rate of 4.0 percent in April-June, posting a sixth straight quarter of expansion led by private consumption and capital expenditure, government data showed on Monday.
That marked the fastest pace of growth since January-March 2015.
The preliminary reading for second-quarter gross domestic product (GDP) compared with a median estimate for a 2.5 percent annualised increase in a Reuters poll of economists.
It followed a revised 1.5 percent annualised rate of expansion in the prior quarter, Cabinet Office data showed.
On a quarter-on-quarter basis, GDP rose 1.0 percent, against a 0.6 percent rise expected by economists.
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Dr. T's pet rabbit has an illness that's putting its life in jeopardy, so it receives emergency surgery.
MILAN An Italian administrative court has halted work to remove olive trees standing in the path of a strategic pipeline that will bring central Asian gas into Europe, in a move that could further delay the project, a document showed.
In a ruling on Thursday seen by Reuters the court accepted a request by the regional government of Italy's southern Apulia region to suspend permits allowing developers to remove the trees.
The Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP), the end piece of the $40 billion Southern Gas Corridor, is slated to bring 10 billion cubic meters of gas from Azerbaijan into the small Italian seaside town of San Foca in Apulia by 2020.
But opposition from the local town council and the regional authority has caused delays and raised some concerns about it being re-routed.
Last week a top Italian court gave the green light to building the pipeline.
(Reporting by Giancarlo Navach, writing by Stephen Jewkes)
Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Brian Flynn throws during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) -- Kansas City Royals left-hander Brian Flynn is expected to be sidelined for eight weeks after falling through a barn roof at his Oklahoma residence.
The Royals said Tuesday that Flynn broke a rib and had three minor vertebrae fractures.
Flynn, who went to Wichita State, had a 2.60 ERA in one start and 35 relief appearances last season, allowing 38 hits in 55 2/3 innings. In 12 relief appearances from July 31-Sept. 6, Flynn did not allow an earned run.
Flynn appeared in just one minor league game in 2015 before a shoulder injury. The Royals acquired Flynn after the 2014 season from the Miami Marlins for pitcher Aaron Crow.
North Carolina man accused in assault on Uber driver
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A man identified by police in North Carolina as a registered sex offender has been charged in connection with an assault on an Uber driver.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg police say the female driver told officers she picked up a man last Saturday morning. She said while she was driving to the destination, the man began to sexually assault her.
A news release from police said the suspect told the driver to stop at a location, where she was raped.
Police arrested 21-year-old Jonathan Aquante Neal near a street corner in downtown Charlotte Tuesday. Neal is charged with second-degree sexual assault, second-degree sexual offense and sexual battery.
Neal was listed as a registered sex offender on the North Carolina Sex Offender Registry as of April 17.
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – Virginia Beach crews responded to a house fire in the 2600 block of Elon Drive in the Cheltenham Square section of the city Monday night.
Firefighters arrived at the scene shortly after 8 p.m. to find heavy fire coming from the home. The fire was brought under control within 15 minutes and was extinguished at 8:46 p.m.
Two adults and two dogs have been displaced as a result of the fire; they are being assisted by the Red Cross.
No injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire is still under investigation.
Stay with News 3 for updates.
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7:00 Aljazeera Nieuws
12:00 Sport:Coca-Cola Futsal Scholencompetitie 2018:Finale Meisjes U-21
14:00 Sport:Coca-Cola Futsal Scholencompetitie 2018:Finale Jongens U-17
15:35 Tv.film:Sabrina Down Under
17:10 Suri Tunes
18:10 Fitness:Zumba Active
19:00 ATV Nieuws
19:50 Telesur-SVB 1ste Divisie Highlights
20:10 Jane The Virgin
21:00 Sport:SBA Heren Hoofdklasse:Yellow Birds x De Schakel (halve finale/game.03)
23:15 Caribbean Newsline
23:45 Tv.film:Sorority Party Massacre
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Panama City, FL – Gulf Coast State College’s Head Women’s Basketball Coach, Roonie Scovel, has been honored as a 2017 inductee to the All Sports Association Hall of Fame.
Scovel has been legendary at Gulf Coast, compiling a 513-71 record (prior to this season). Scovel has won four national championships and the team is currently ranked number one in the nation. She was also named NJCAA Coach of the Year in 2016.
“Roonie Scovel is a jewel; she is a tremendous educator whose classroom happens to be a basketball court,” said Melissa Lavender, Vice President of Student Affairs. “She is committed to coaching and mentoring young women to be successful on and off the court. She is a great teacher of basketball, but a better teacher of life.”
JINJIANG - A two-year-old boy escaped serious injuries after a car ran over him in the eastern China province of Fujian last week.
Local media reports said the boy had been playing on a street before wandering in front of a parked car.
Surveillance footage showed that the car's owner had been talking on his phone while he made his way to his vehicle.
Still on the phone after getting in, he then drove off without noticing that the boy was right in front of the car.
The boy, who parents work in a factory nearby, was seen sprawled in a heap but was still moving after being run over. He reportedly suffered minor scratches and bruises.
Local police decided to release the footage to the public as a warning to motorists to pay attention and not be distracted by mobile phones.
According to Jinjiang City authorities, he could be charged with dangerous driving.
A similar incident in Hubei province also saw a one-year-old girl survive without serious injuries, after an Audi reversed over her body.
The New York Jets kicked off their 2017 campaign last night with a win over the Tennessee Titans in their first of four preseason games.
As expected, it was an uneventful game — the final score was 7-3 in New York’s favor. But the preseason isn’t about flashy wins; it’s about evaluating.
For many of the Jets younger players, the preseason is crucial for them.
With the Jets’ first preseason game in the books, here are Jets Wire’s rookie power rankings.
Gardai have issued a warning to Kilkenny householders after a car was stolen in the city last night. The vehicle was taken overnight from outside a house in the Sycamores on the city's Freshford Road.
They have warned people to lock vehicles and remove valuables from them.
Liverpool, inspired by two-goal Egyptian Mohamed Salah, took a big step towards the Champions League final with a 5-2 win over AS Roma in their semi-final, first leg at Anfield on Tuesday.
Two late Roma goals, however, will give the Italians, who came back from 4-1 down to beat Barcelona in the previous round, some hope of an upset in the return game next Wednesday.
A pair of superbly taken goals from Salah, against his former club, gave Juergen Klopp's side a 2-0 lead at halftime and Liverpool simply ripped Roma apart after the break.
A Sadio Mane goal and then two Roberto Firmino goals put Liverpool 5-0 up and Klopp felt comfortable enough to take off Salah, who had been outstanding.
Yet Edin Dzeko struck for the visitors in the 81st minute and four minutes later Diego Perotti converted a penalty to generate some tension for the return in Rome.
As healthcare costs continue to rise Oklahoma will soon become the first state allowed to negotiate with drug-makers if their medicine doesn't work.
In March, the Oklahoma Healthcare Authority submitted a state plan amendment proposal to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Last week they announced that they have received the go-ahead to start a program asking drug companies for reimbursement if a drug doesn't help patients.
“In essence, this means that if a drug does not perform as claimed, the manufacturer will rebate the cost of the drug or another negotiated amount. For example, if a drug claims to keep people out of the hospital and doesn't, the manufacturer may be liable for the cost of the hospitalization,” said OHCA Pharmacy Director Nancy Nesser.
According to OHCA drug companies won’t be required to take part in the program. The agency has initiated talks with 20 companies of which 10 are currently actively engaged in discussions or are in contract negotiations.
Airbnb Inc.’s finance chief’s decision to leave came after he was passed over for a different role at the home-sharing company and disagreed with co-founder and chief executive Brian Chesky about Airbnb’s future, people familiar with the matter said.
Laurence Tosi, who joined Airbnb as CFO in 2015, had recently sought to take a more strategic position at the company after a widely-expected initial public offering, some of the people said. He decided to leave when it became clear this week that he wasn’t going to get such...
A 21-year-old woman was thankfully unhurt when she struck a moose in the city’s south end Tuesday night but her caved-in windshield shows it was a close call.
What paramedics dubbed “car vs moose” happened at 11:35 p.m. on Hawthorne Road south of Leitrim Road.
The moose was killed on impact, paramedics said.
A gunman has stormed a house party and killed at least 11 people and himself during New Year celebrations in the southeastern Brazilian city of Campinas. Police in the state of Sao Paulo said the shooter is believed to have been angry over a separation from his former wife, who was among those killed.
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City police are looking for a 15-year-old girl last seen Tuesday evening.
Police say Jillian Marshall was last seen on foot near Dublin and Donegal streets at about 7 p.m.
She is described as white, with a fair complexion, standing 5'4" and weighing 162 pounds. She has short dirty-blonde hair and blue eyes, and wears glasses. She has braces on her teeth.
Anyone with information about her is asked to call police at 705-876-1122 or contact Crime Stoppers, 1-800-222-TIPS, www.stopcrimehere.ca.
White Rock’s promenade, partially closed Friday morning for work on the Memorial Park project was reopened by the afternoon. Further closure is planned for Monday (Feb. 5) and, possibly, Tuesday. (Aaron Hinks photo)
A portion of White Rock’s promenade adjacent to Memorial Park will be closed Monday (Feb. 5) and, potentially, on Tuesday (Feb. 6), while work on the park and pier washroom upgrade continues, according to the city’s website.
The promenade was also closed during Friday morning, but was reopened by the afternoon.
The city says there will be no closures over the weekend, and the public will be able to access most of the area.
Affected area during the closure will be the promenade walkway fronting Memorial Park and the rail crossing above the pier. During closure, the pier will only be accessible from the east side of the promenade.
“The closure is necessary for crews to safely work on the Memorial Park and pier washroom upgrade,” the notice on the website says.
1 Do I Qualify? Any US Citizen or permanent resident over the age of 18 with a Social Security Number and checking or savings account can apply.
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McManus made field goals from 31, 53 and 40 yards but missed a 29-yard attempt in Sunday's 23-0 win over the Jets, when he also converted his two extra-point tries.
McManus' 11 points tied his season-high mark, pushing him up to 85 points on the season.
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Sectional doubleheader provides plenty of highlights throughout Day Two
After a big day from the North II, Group 2 and 3 meet to kick off the 2018 sectional championships, Saturday's doubleheader courtesy of the North I and Central, Group 2 and 3 sections brought the heat and then some for an incredible doubleheader at the Bubble.
Scroll through the list to check out some of the highlights from an epic day of indoor sectional meets!
*Note: We'll be updating throughout the night as the Central sectional meet progresses*
The municipalities of Haifa, Nesher, Kiryat Ata, Kiryat Bialik, Kiryat Motzkin, Kiryat Tivon and the Zevulun Regional Council have filed a petition against the decision of the National Planning and Building Council to allow the expansion of the national refineries in Haifa Bay.
The petition was submitted to the Haifa District Administrative Court.
Yasmine Al Massri, who played twin FBI recruits Nimah and Raina on the first two seasons of ABC drama series Quantico, will not return for Season 3.
The actress announced her departure on Instagram earlier this week.
Thank u for your love and support from all around the world that made Nima and Reina one of the fans favorite characters on #quantico #quanticoabc #nimareina #twins .. time to say good bye 👋 A post shared by Yasmine Al Massri (@jazmasri) on Jun 9, 2017 at 3:42pm PDT
Quantico, starring Priyanka Chopra, scored a last-minute 13-episode third-season renewal from ABC with a new showrunner, and at a lower license fee. The pick-up came less than 24 hours before the network’s upfront presentation last month. Creator/executive producer Josh Safran stepped down as showrunner but will stay on as a consultant for Season 3. A search is underway for his replacement.
European Commission - EUROSTAT Fourth quarter of 2017 compared with third quarter of 2017 - Government debt fell to 86.7% of GDP in euro area - Down to 81.6% of GDP in EU28 At the end of the fourth quarter of 2017, the government debt to GDP ratio in the euro area (EA19) stood at 86.7%, compared with 88.1% at the end of the third quarter of 2017. In the EU28, the ratio also decreased from 82.4% to 81.6%. Compared with the fourth quarter of 2016, the government debt to GDP ratio fell in both the euro area (from 89.0% to 86.7%) and the EU28 (from 83.3% to 81.6%). Full text available on EUROSTAT website STAT/18/3528
April 20 S&P Global Ratings:
* Says Western Illinois University debt ratings lowered three notches to 'BB-' on state budget uncertainty; on watch neg
* Says lowered long-term rating, underlying rating 3 notches on Western Illinois University board of trustees' series 2010, 2012, 2016 AFS revenue bonds, issued for WIU
* Says also lowered its SPUR to 'BB-' from 'BBB-' on the Western Illinois University's series 2010 and 2015 certificates of participation
* Says placed all of Western Illinois University debt ratings on creditwatch with negative implications
* Says Western Illinois University debt ratings downgrade, creditwatch status reflect belief that state may fail to pass fiscal 2017 budget by end of may Source text: bit.ly/2o9lZt6
What Osinbajo must do to prevent looming civil war – Doyin Okupe
Former aide to the immediate past administration of Goodluck Jonathan, Dr. Doyin Okupe has written an advisory letter to the Acting President of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo. In the letter he entitled “The State of Our Divided Nation” and shared via his Facebook page, Okupe warned that the drum of war was sounding very loudly […]
What Osinbajo must do to prevent looming civil war – Doyin Okupe
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Eastenders Episode Guide - Tuesday 22nd August.
​SPOILER ALERT!
Fi grows frustrated as Linda continues to undermine her decisions but just as Linda believes she’s made her point to Fi, Shirley causes a scene in The Vic. When Phil defends Shirley, the customers are forced to go leaving Fi far from impressed.
When Jay fails to turn up to work again, Phil does his best to locate him but has no luck. At home,Ben arrives to find a tense Jay who tells him his dad is a murderer…
Steven is alarmed when Max warns him he may need Steven’s help once more.
As Jack, Honey, Ingrid and the kids go camping, Ingrid confronts Jack about his dismissive behaviour but soon realises he’s upset about Ronnie not being there. After a heart-to- heart with Ingrid, Jack apologises to Honey and throws himself into the camping trip.
Sonia tries to support Gethin (Mr Pryce) after learning his gran has passed away.
Istanbul Basaksehir’s Emmanuel Adebayor, Kasimpasa’s Kenneth Omeruo and Osmanlispor’s Raheem Lawal turned up to party with dancehall artiste TImaya.
After actions in the Turkish top-flight over the weekend, the trio showed support by joining the Nigerian star who is currently on a music tour across European countries.
Adebayor played for the entire duration in Istanbul Basaksehir's 3-1-win over Kayserispor while Lawal was not available in his team's 3-0 mauling of Genclerbirligi.
Omeruo played from start to finish as Kasimpasa bowed to Konyaspor on Sunday. Despite the loss, the Super Eagles defender who is currently on a season-long loan from Chelsea hosted the Ukwu crooner.
JOHANNESBURG, Feb 15 (Reuters) - South Africa's competition watchdog has recommended a fine equal to 10 percent of annual turnover for several banks, including Citigroup, Nomura and Standard Bank, for rigging the rand currency, it said on Wednesday.
The Competition Commission said it had concluded an investigation into whether banks colluded by using an instant messaging chat room called "ZAR Domination", to coordinate their trading activities when giving quotes to customers who buy or sell currencies.
ZAR is the code for the South African rand used in financial markets.
The Commission said it has now referred the case to tribunal for prosecution. (Reporting by Tiisetso Motsoeneng; Editing by Susan Fenton)
1:31 For Charles and Juanita, 80-plus Valentine’s Days and counting Pause
1:59 Students study threat from invasive New Zealand Mudsnails
0:15 Bank robbery suspect flees after dropping suspicious package
1:30 Sweet notes at Medicine Creek Winery's Chocolate and Wine Festival
2:13 Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee responds to 9th Circuit ruling on immigration order
4:54 Bulked-up Felix Hernandez arrives at spring training, feels great
1:32 Press Secretary says press should focus more on leaks than Flynn's resignation
1:45 Thurston County election night party in Olympia
5:01 Trump talks about Russia accusations, business dealings in first post-election press conference
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White House says President Donald Trump spoke Tuesday to three potential Supreme Court nominees
The Detroit Pistons ' roller-coaster of a season continued to roll Friday night as they lost against the Atlanta Hawks, 105-98. Reggie Jackson , Andre Drummond , and Jon Leuer performed efficiently , although their Piston counterparts did not.
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A MAN is wanted for questioning following an attempted assault with a weapon.
Police are looking to speak to Samuel Gomez, 34, pictured, of no fixed address in Portsmouth following an attempted grievous bodily harm with intent in a car in Newcome Road, Fratton on Tuesday.
The incident is believed to have occurred between 11am and 11.20am.
Officers have made a number of enquiries into his whereabouts but have so far been unable to locate him.
He is described as black, about 5ft 7ins tall with black hair and brown eyes.
Anyone with any information is asked to call 101.
Las Vegas, Nevada, US
A candlelight vigil for the victims of the mass shooting. The suspected gunman was identified as Stephen Paddock, a 64-year-old local man who was found dead after officers stormed his room, where they recovered 17 guns. A brother of the suspect living in central Florida, Eric Paddock, said he was dumbfounded. ‘He’s not an avid gun guy at all,’ the brother said. ‘The fact that he had those kind of weapons is just … he has no military background or anything like that.’
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Miami's Anthony Lawrence II (3) battles for a loose ball with Virginia Tech's Justin Robinson (5) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday Feb. 3 2018. MATT GENTRY AP
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"Pakistan- bilateral ties are time tested and our relationship has attained new heights after the Economic Corridor (CPEC) that is a game changer for the region and beyond," Radio Pak quoted Abbasi, saying.
In a bid to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the fields of education and infrastructure development, both countries have signed a strategic cooperation agreement.
The signing ceremony was held at the Abbasi's house in Islamabad during the visit of Chinese Vice Premier Wang Yang.
Radio has reported that and have also signed the Letters of Exchange for Federally-Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) Schools project.
China's vice premier Yang had arrived in on Sunday to take part in its 70th Independence Day celebrations.
Police are investigating a deadly shooting in North Philadelphia.Gunfire erupted in the 1300 block of West Somerset Street at 8:40 a.m. Monday.Action News is told an off-duty Philadelphia officer saw it happen and called police.Officers arrived to find a 35-year-old man shot multiple times.Police rushed him to Temple University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead a short time later.There was no immediate word what led to the gunfire.Investigators are looking for two males who fled the scene.They were last seen in the area of North Park and West Glenwood avenues.
BOSTON — A Massachusetts governor's race candidate is shutting down a nonprofit organization that he founded that ended up on a list of U.S.-based hate groups.
Republican Scott Lively has described his Abiding Truth Ministries as pro-family, but his opposition to gay rights has landed him and his Springfield-based ministry on the Southern Poverty Law Center's list of designated hate groups.
Lively said Wednesday he still believes society should follow the Bible as the guide to sexual morality in public policy. But he says he hopes to enlist "authentically conservative homosexuals" and political liberals in his effort to shift his emphasis "to a conservationist perspective in which the natural family is recognized as the essential eco-system of humanity."
Lively hopes to unseat Gov. Charlie Baker in the GOP primary.
Baker calls Lively's views "outrageous."
HANOVER, Ind. (AP) - Whoever bought a Hoosier Lotto ticket worth $1.5 million in southern Indiana last fall has until Thursday evening to claim their winnings.
The winning ticket for the Oct. 28, 2017, Hoosier Lotto drawing was sold at a Circle K convenience store in the Ohio River town of Hanover, about 40 miles northeast of Louisville, Kentucky.
All Hoosier Lottery draw game prizes must by claimed within 180 days of the drawing. That means whoever bought the winning Hoosier Lotto ticket has until 5 p.m. EDT Thursday to claim their winnings.
The winning numbers for the game's Oct. 28, 2017, drawing are: 5-8-28-33-38-40.
The ticket holder should contact the Hoosier Lottery's customer service at 1-800-955-6886 for specific claim instructions after ensuring that the winning ticket is in a secure place.
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Different online platforms and the marketing strategies that fuel them are constantly evolving, just like the preferences and behavior patterns of users collectively. There’s no telling which marketing tactics will make a comeback. There are, however, some not-so-surprising things you can probably go ahead and strike off your to-do list in 2017.
BEIJING (AP) - Premier Li Keqiang promises China's economy 'will open even wider,' Beijing will eliminate import tariffs on drugs.
Ayers totaled five receptions for 44 yards and a touchdown in the Steelers' overtime win against the Browns on Sunday. He also ran twice for minus 12 yards.
Playing in just his second NFL game, Ayers led the team with 12 targets, and finished the season with six catches for 53 yards and the one score. His role should be greatly reduced next week against Miami with the return of Antonio Brown, who sat out this meaningless contest.
An Israeli court has declared DNA as a legal proof of as proof of Jewish descent for certain Ashkenazi Jews, especially for those from the former Soviet Union who don’t have paper documentation available. The finding should help Jewish descendants worldwide prove their Ashkenazi ancestry from their maternal ancestors and even obtain an Israeli passport, if they wish. You can find the article by Jeremy Sharon in the Jerusalem Post at: http://bit.ly/2wCpVTJ.
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LASD Investigates Findings of Possible Human Remains
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Mount Baldy Area of Angeles National Forest
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide detectives are en route to Glendora Ridge Road, Mile Marker 10.00, Mount Baldy, Angeles National Forest, to investigate the circumstances surrounding found possible human remains.
There is no additional information available at this time, and the investigation is on-going.
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500. Or if you wish to remain anonymous, call “LA Crime Stoppers” by dialing 800-222-TIPS (8477), use your smartphone by downloading the “P3 Tips” mobile app for FREE or “P3 Mobile” for the hearing impaired, or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org.
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BENGALURU: The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday stayed the order passed by the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) for cancellation of building license and khata of the civic amenity site allotted to Shree Samsthana-Gokarna headed by pontiff Shree Raghaveshwara Bharati Swamjji in Banashankari third stage.
Hearing the petition filed by the Shree Samsthana and its pontiff Shree Raghaveshwara Bharati Swamjji, Justice B Veerappa stayed the BBMP’s order and issued notice to the Commissioner of BBMP, Assistant Director of Town Planning (South) and two others.
ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP MEETING – Thursday March 22nd
As part of the monthly Alzheimer’s Support Group meeting a special presentation by Stacie Zuercher, Community Program Supervisor, with NorthWest Senior and Disability Service will be held this Thursday (3-22) at Noon at Nehalem Bay House, 35385 Tohl Road, Nehalem.
Her program will include:
o Family Caregiver Support
o Spousal impoverish law brochures and information
· Resources
o Home safety information
o Dementia resources
Please join us and take advantage of this opportunity to learn what is available in Tillamook county to assist your family or caregiver.
A complimentary lunch is available.
Call 503 368-6445 for further information.
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FAISALABAD- A protest was held after armed robbers killed an ice seller on resistance here on Wednesday. Police said that armed robbers intercepted an ice seller and asked him to hand over cash to them in Sahianwala area. Upon resistance, the robbers opened straight fire, killing him on the spot and fled with the looted money.
The heirs, relatives of the deceased and dwellers of the area in large number along with dead body held a protest by blocking the road against the incident. The protest caused worst traffic jam, causing great hardships for the citizens in the intense hot weather.
Later the district administration officials held dialogue with protestors and assured them of bringing the culprits to book after which they dispersed.
GREAT FALLS — Organizers say more than $4 million in art was sold at the 50th annual Russell auction in Great Falls.
The Great Falls Tribune reports works by western artist Charles M. Russell accounted for over $2 million in sales, including an 1890s oil painting titled “Buffalo Hunt No. 7” that sold for $1.25 million.
Steve Zabel, owner of Montana Trails Gallery in Bozeman, made the winning bid on behalf of a client.
Seven other Russell paintings sold Saturday along with three bronze sculptures and a set of 10 sculptures cast in sterling silver.
The auction included three paintings of Sperry Chalet in Glacier National Park, which burned during a fire last summer, leaving only the rock walls standing. Russell Museum board chairman Tom Petrie bought Charles Fritz’s “Early Snow at Sperry Chalet,” for $18,000.
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The Texarkana, Ark., School District board of directors will consider several bids, retirement of fixed assets and policy changes during their regular meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday. Bids include repair of Razorback Drive, iPads for Kilpatrick Elementary, Chromebooks for Trice Elementary and Arkansas High.
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Florida Gov. Rick Scott for the first time said that he supports having the state acquire land to build a reservoir system south of Lake Okeechobee to help battle toxic algal blooms.
The governor also announced Monday that he wants state legislators to set aside $200 million this year to help repair the aging federally-operated dike that surrounds the lake.
Scott's decision to address Lake Okeechobee comes as legislators are considering a bill to deal with the so-called "guacamole" algae that fouled coastal waterways a year ago.
That is a top priority of Senate President Joe Negron, whose plan for the lake is being considered by legislators as the 2017 session ends.
While Scott said he supports the reservoir system, he does not support having the state take private property.
Ethereum Price Technical Analysis – ETH/USD Breaks Key Support
Key Highlights An increase in the bearish pressure ignited a downside break below $360 in ETH price against the US Dollar. There was a break below yesterday’s highlighted a cluster of bullish trend lines with supports at $360, $350 and $345 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via SimpleFX). The pair just managed … Continue reading Ethereum Price Technical Analysis – ETH/USD Breaks Key Support
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Tens of thousands of Bulgarians were trying to return home in their vehicles after the 4-day Easter weekend on Monday evening. Many of them got stuck, especially on the motorways “Trakia” and “Hemus”, which was a foregone conclusion, since it happens every single year, around Easter, Sofia Globe Writes.
Tragedy struck earlier on Monday, when a man intended to help a couple whose car had overturned, on Hemus Motorway. He was struck by another car and killed on the spot. The victim was an employee of a Bulgarian roadside assistance organisation.
Another pedestrian was hit on Trakia Motorway in the vicinity of Ihtiman, BNT reported. The fate of this person is not known.
An accident in front of the “Trajn” tunnel, on the same road, led to yet another traffic jam. The rainy weather did not improve the traffic either.
Starting today, new construction projects in Sofia will lead to more traffic jams inside the city, especially on the way to Sofia Airport.
Two firefighters suffered minor injuries battling a two-alarm house fire in Lockport on Monday morning in which a 5-month-old puppy died, according to the Lockport Fire Department.
The blaze at 22 Carolina Ave. was reported at 7:24 a.m. The first firefighters arrived on the scene four minutes later, according to the fire department.
As firefighters battled the blaze, the residents of the house returned home and told firefighters a puppy was inside. The fire burned on the first floor and in the basement, where the puppy was located. Firefighters removed the dog from the house, but attempts to resuscitate it were unsuccessful, the department said.
The cause of the fire, which caused damaged estimated at more than $90,000, is under investigation. The two injured firefighters remained on duty. The Red Cross was called to help the residents.
(Reuters) – Tesla Inc Chief Executive Elon Musk on Friday pushed back the unveiling of the company’s big rig truck until mid-November, tweeting that the electric vehicle maker was diverting resources to fix production bottlenecks of its new Model 3 sedan and to help Puerto Rico.
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BOSTON (AP) — The federal government is reporting that New England’s unemployment rate was lower than the national average last year.
The New England office of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics said Monday that the six state region’s average rate of 4.1 percent was lower than the national the jobless rate of 4.9 percent in 2016. It was also lower than the 4.9 percent the region registered in 2015.
New Hampshire had one of the lowest unemployment rates in the nation at 2.8 percent last year.
Three other states also bested the national rate: Vermont at 3.3 percent, Massachusetts at 3.7 percent and Maine at 3.9 percent unemployment.
Two New England states, however, exceeded the national average: Connecticut at 5.1 percent and Rhode Island at 5.3 percent.
2016's freakiest bodies If you thought you have seen it all, you are mistaken. Aditya Kumar Jangum, nicknamed “Snake Boy,” is a 13-year-old contortionist from India who has been training for the past...
This girl's tongue is so long, it can reach her ear and elbow Most people are unable to touch their noses with their tongues, but that trick is child’s play for Gerkary Bracho. Her tongue is long enough to touch her elbow, ear...
This guy's got a knife stuck in his face and it's horrifying A Brazilian doctor uploaded footage of himself removing a knife from a man’s face. The footage is shocking, but the method of removal seems pretty obvious.
Watch this man deadlift a record-breaking 1,102 pounds Eddie Hall just became a record-breaking strongman. He deadlifted 1,102.31 pounds, which is the largest amount of weight ever deadlifted by a single person.
The Home Depot co-founder tells Christine Romans why he's not worried about the U.S. economy, and what inspired him to write his new book, "I Love Capitalism!: An American Story."
It's only a temporary fix, but a bill approved in the Colorado House on Monday may bring some needed help for the state's poorest residents to get health care coverage over the next year. Under HB1235, which the House approved on a bipartisan 42-22 vote, people who live in the three areas of the state that have the highest health insurance costs - the Western Slope, the Eastern Plains and the San Luis Valley - could qualify for state aid in paying their premiums.
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In the 1960s, Billy R. Cooper joined the U.S. Army even after his stepfather told him the Army was "no place for a black man."
Cooper spent 11 of his 33 years of military service at Fort Sill, and today he is returning to Lawton-Fort Sill to share his military experiences with the community.
Cooper, who rose to the rank of brigadier general, will discuss and sign his autobiography, "The Reluctant General," from 1-2 p.m. at the Lawton Public Library, 110 SW 4th.
Rose Wilson, the library programming coordinator, said the library features authors who have resided in Oklahoma, or in Lawton-Fort Sill specifically.
"I think it's a nice reflection on the city," Wilson said. "We like to spotlight them if they are local."
Cooper not only served at Fort Sill, but he also received a bachelor's degree in education from Cameron University in 1977.
Who says you can't go home again? Certainly not the ladies of Bravo's Real Housewives franchise. NeNe Leakesis the latest veteran heading back to her old stomping grounds of The Real Housewives of Atlanta.
NeNe, who also appears on E!'s Fashion Police, left the show after season seven. She returned to RHOA in a recurring basis, but did not make an appearance in the most recent season, the show's ninth. An original cast member of the series, NeNe announced her return on Twitter with a triumphant tweet, writing, "It's been a long process but we've finally reached an agreement! All hail the Queen for season 10 of #RHOA @bravotv #thethreatisback"
WASHINGTON (AP) — When President Donald Trump's U.N. ambassador recently urged the world to sever diplomatic ties with North Korea, she was sketchy on the details: Should all embassies close? How about those providing the U.S. intelligence from the largely inscrutable country? And what of Sweden, which helps with imprisoned Americans?
Nikki Haley's recent call to action underscores the challenge for the United States as it tries to advance a nonmilitary strategy for resolving the nuclear standoff with North Korea. Isolating the totalitarian state has been a central component of the U.S. plan, even though Washington says it remains open to talks.
Like international economic penalties, the Trump administration believes diplomatic isolation serves a purpose. It's designed to punish North Korea leader Kim Jong Un for developing an atomic arsenal of bombs.
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Nicki Minaj Posts Up With Remy Ma’s Friend Rah Ali
Looks like Remy’s info leak has been exposed…
It appears that after hooking her up with a surgeon and buddying up to her on Love & Hip Hop…Rah Ali has officially defected to the Barb side.
Nicki posted a petty pic of her chilling with her “good good sis” Rah Ali to celebrate the launch of her new shoe venture:
S/O to my good good sis @rah_ali for launching her brand new company @the_stiletto_group like a BOSS 👅~ @candiworld 👀💋🎀 bad btchs link up 😍😘♥️ A post shared by Nicki Minaj (@nickiminaj) on Apr 17, 2017 at 12:31pm PDT
Which is interesting, seeing as how she made SPECIFIC reference to Rah and Remy’s friendship in her highly debated response to “shEther,” entitled no frauds.
Hmmm…so we guess we know for a fact who was spilling all of Remy’s beans to the Nicki when the isht hit the fan a few months back.
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SANTIAGO/LONDON Mining companies chasing the kind of technological breakthroughs made long ago in the manufacture of cars and mobile phones have unveiled eye-catching innovations ranging from vast drills and remote-controlled trucks to second-by-second data analysis.
Behind the scenes, however, there has so far been limited progress towards a transformation the companies say is more and more vital to their survival.
They are being jolted into action by volatile commodity prices and the increasing difficulty and danger of accessing remaining reserves in hot, narrow seams several kilometers below ground.
"There'a a big awakening in mining. The time is ripe for things to begin to change," Anglo American's head of technology development Donovan Waller said by telephone.
A major obstacle is the massive upfront cost for innovation that firms such as Anglo, BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto
Statistics released on Sunday by the Israel Airports Authority reveal that 2016 was another record breaking year for international air traffic and travel from Ben-Gurion Airport. According to the statistics, more than 17 million travelers passed through Ben Gurion over the year for more than 110,000 incoming and outgoing international flights.
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The Charlottesville Municipal Band has surpassed its $500,000 fundraising goal to continue performing live music in the community.
At its 95th holiday concert on Sunday, December 10, the band announced more than 900 donors have contributed over $590,000.
An anonymous donor said that if the band raised $500,000 by the end of the year, the donor would match that amount. As a result of the band's efforts, its total funds are now over $1 million.
“We're just grateful to the community,” says Steve Layman, the band's director. “The folks in central Virginia, Charlottesville, and Albemarle came together - they care about us and the music that we provide for free for the community each year.”
The city of Charlottesville cut funding for the band in 2016.
The money raised during this campaign will be placed in an endowment to pay for music rights, concert venue fees, and other operating costs.
MTNL’s total income declined to Rs812.66 crore in the June quarter from Rs881.93 crore in the corresponding quarter of 2016-17. Photo: HT
New Delhi: State-run telecom firm MTNL on Monday posted a net loss of Rs703.17 crore for the quarter ended 30 June, as against that of Rs718.02 crore in the same period of 2016.
Total income of the public sector firm declined to Rs812.66 crore in the reported quarter from Rs881.93 crore in the corresponding quarter of 2016-17.
Its total expenses were at Rs1,515.83 crore in the quarter under review against that of Rs1,599.94 crore in the year-ago period.
Its expenses related to employee remunerations and benefit stood at Rs608.22 crore against Rs681.91 crore in the year-ago quarter.
The finance cost of the debt-ridden public firm too increased by 3.6% to Rs358.36 crore from Rs345.88 crore during the period under review.
MTNL provides telecom services in Delhi and Mumbai.
Shares of MTNL closed at Rs17.95 a unit, up by 4.06% compared to previous close, at the BSE.
FOREX-Commodity bloc rally deepens in wait for Fed
LONDON, June 14 The dollar steadied on Wednesday ahead of a Federal Reserve policy statement widely expected to raise interest rates for the third time in six months but also to signal doubts over how soon it may make its next move.
There's growing outrage in the US following revelations that the Trump administration has lost track of almost 1,500 immigrant children.
Some 7000 unaccompanied children crossed the US-Mexico border last year but the government had admitted 1475 of them are missing.
There are now fears that more children could be lost under the Trump administration's tougher border enforcement rules which allows for children to be separated from their parents.
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain will have the opportunity to build on its relationship with Japan after it leaves the European Union, Prime Minister Theresa May told Japanese firms at a meeting in London on Thursday.
"I recognize that the UK's forthcoming exit from the European Union is no small undertaking, but importantly it does present the opportunity to strike free trade deals around the world and build on our already very strong relationship that we have with Japan," May told Japanese business leaders in a brief televised clip shown by broadcasters.
(Reporting by Guy Faulconbridge, writing by Alistair Smout; editing by Stephen Addison)
Over the holiday weekend, a groom in Pennsylvania wore his favorite sports team's jersey at his wedding after his bride lost a Super Bowl bet. Patrick Hanks' fiancée Jennifer Sullivan was apparently so sure the New England Patriots would win this year's Super Bowl that she told his friend she'd let Hanks wear an Eagles jersey at their nuptials should the team actually win. So it was time to pay up...the groom took off his tuxedo jacket, grabbed a Carson Wentz jersey he'd stashed near the altar and guests broke into an Eagles chant. He then grabbed Sullivan's hands and said, "Let's finish this up."
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If you've purchased a Snuggie blanket within the last two decades, you might be entitled to a refund check.Allstar Marketing Group, the company behind the popular sleeved blanket, has settled with the Federal Trade Commission to pay more than $7.2 million for misleading advertising since 1999.The FTC claims Allstar promised "buy one, get one free" deals on its products, but did not disclose all additional costs to its customers."Because the ordering process was confusing, some customers also were charged for more products than they wanted," said the FTC in a news release Buyers will receive their refund checks this month, and they must be cashed within 60 days or else become void.The FTC says checks will average $33.14.Refunds will also be issued for the Magic Mesh Door along with other "as-seen-on-TV" products.Consumers with questions can call 1-877-982-1294.
Gunmen posing as military have taken dozens of hostages at a restaurant in the Somali capital, Mogadishu, after ramming a gate with a car bomb, killing at least 14. Extremist group al-Shabab has claimed responsibility....
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Apple's Top Legal Eagle Retiring, Ex-Honeywell Exec New GC
Law360, Washington (October 6, 2017, 7:46 PM EDT) -- Apple Inc.’s general counsel is retiring and will be replaced by a former Honeywell senior vice president and GC, the phone and computer titan announced Friday.
Current general counsel Bruce Sewell, who’s held the role since 2009, will retire at the end of 2017, the Cupertino, California-based Apple said. He’ll be leaving the job and its responsibility for overseeing Apple’s court fights, such as major litigation against chipmaker Qualcomm Inc., to his successor, former Honeywell executive Katherine Adams.
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* Eiger Biopharmaceuticals reports second quarter 2017 financial results
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A teenager attacked two officers after being found in a Manheim Township home Sunday, police said.
Officers found two 16-year-olds inside the home in the 1500 block of Butter Road while investigating a report about a runaway. The teens weren't supposed to be in the house, so were arrested for criminal trespass, police said.
They said one of the teens clawed and scratched both officers, drawing blood, then tried to bite one of the cops. That teen also spit all over the back of the police cruiser and tried to kick out a window, police said.
They said that juvenile was charged with aggravated assault and institutional vandalism.
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Woman intentionally hit pedestrian on I-95 in Florida
BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Authorities have arrested a woman they say purposely hit a pedestrian with her car in a Florida road rage incident.
Thirty-year-old LiShell Jacobs was arrested Friday and charged with driving with a suspended license causing serious death or injury, and aggravated battery.
The Florida Highway Patrol says 28-year-old Erika Edwards was struck intentionally by a vehicle that then fled the scene late Tuesday. The Palm Beach Post reports the incident led authorities to shut down the ramps leading to and from Interstate 95 for several hours.
Her family members told a judge Saturday she had a cracked skull, broken hip bones and is on a breathing machine. It's unclear why Edwards was on the ramp.
Jacobs told investigators that she "had been lying about what took place" and "panicked and fled the scene" after hearing Edwards scream.
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April 13 Fast Retailing Co Ltd
* Fast Retailing says Uniqlo Japan FY same-store sales expected to rise about 1.8 percent year-on-year
* Fast Retailing says Greater China, Southeast Asia expected to lead growth at Uniqlo International this FY
* Fast Retailing says profit at GU brand expected to rise in H2, but still down for full year Further company coverage: (Reporting by Chris Gallagher and Sam Nussey)
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – 911 services are back up in Albany County.
If you live in Albany County, you’re advised to dial 911 in an emergency.
911 services are still down in Saratoga County. Officials are currently trying to fix the problem.
Calls in Saratoga County are being rerouted to New York State Police and Washington County.
If you have an emergency and cannot dial 911 call the New York State Police Communications Center at (518)-477-9333.
Dr. Campbell hopes to distribute the Hound program on a national scale while at an anti-mutant summit.
BEAVERCREEK, Ohio (AP) - An Ohio city has spent over $430,000 defending two officers in connection with the fatal police shooting of a man at a Wal-Mart who was carrying an air rifle from a store shelf.
The Dayton Daily News (http://bit.ly/2ppMDy0 ) reports the cost to the Dayton suburb of Beavercreek includes about $210,000 paid to two law firms.
The city's law director says outside counsel was necessary. Crawford family attorney Michael Wright says the money could have gone toward a settlement for the family.
An officer fatally shot John Crawford III in 2014 after a 911 call about someone waving a rifle at the Wal-Mart. Police say he didn't obey commands to drop what later turned out to be an air rifle.
A federal probe for any possible civil rights violations is continuing.
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Hundreds of people braved the cold in Skegness to welcome in 2017.
Crowds gathered around the Clock Tower for the traditional countdown and display of fireworks by the LA Cafe.
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Coun Trevor Burnham, of Skegness Town Council, was among the crowd and captured the excitement on video.
He said: “There were more people out than last year.
“I spoke to many visitors and they said they loved it – it was absolutely brilliant.”
2 found dead in Coon Rapids parking lot; deaths appear to be accidental
Police in a Minneapolis suburb are investigating the deaths of two young people whose bodies were found in vehicle in a restaurant parking lot.
Coon Rapids police were called to Buffalo Wild Wings Thursday about 3:30 p.m. on a report of two people passed out in a vehicle. Officers arrived and determined the two were dead.
Capt. Jon Urquhart says it appears the deaths are accidental, but he wasn't more specific. The victims are a 22-year-old man from Ham Lake and a 20-year-old woman from Andover.
The Anoka County Sheriff and the Midwest Medical Examiner are assisting in the investigation.
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Romania’s National Bank (BNR) drew another RON 18 billion (EUR 3.9 billion) worth of deposits from local commercial banks on Monday, April 23, in the second such operation this year, local Profit.ro reported.
This moved the 3-month interbank interest rate ROBOR 3M from 2.13% per year on Friday, to 2.22% per year on Monday, the highest level in over five months. The central bank aims to keep the ROBOR close to its monetary policy rate of 2.25% per year.
By drawing deposits from local banks, the central bank reduces the liquidity on the market and indirectly increases the cost of loans. The measures are aimed at curbing the inflation rate, which reached 5% in March.
BNR drew another RON 18.66 billion from local banks on April 16.
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North Korea has reportedly been using its German embassy to produce parts for its missile programme
In a programme which will be aired on German television on Monday, BfV head Hans-Georg Maassen said: “We determined that procurement activities have been carried out from there that are, in our view, done with a view to the missile programme and sometimes also for the nuclear programme.”
Comments released by a German broadcaster ahead of Monday have shown that Mr Maassen did say that German authorities had prevented such activities when they found them.
However, he added: “We can’t guarantee that we can detect and prevent this in all cases.”
He also said it was necessary to presume that parts for North Korea’s launch programme “were acquired via other markets or underground buyers had acquired them in Germany”.
After a more than fortunate bounce the Ducks come to the "wild barn" as Jakob Silfverberg calls it. With the home crowd behind their boys as well as a more than frustrated Calgary team, you can bet they'll be out for blood.
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Cricket correspondent Neil Manthorp’s pointed remarks warrant close attention (Kagiso suspended for being too chuffed and too passionate, March 13).
It is palpably clear that the barely perceptible shoulder brush with Kagiso Rabada was preconceived by the Australians, probably right at the start of the series.
It is a great sadness that the International Cricket Council, the governing body, has swallowed the sham without expressing even the vaguest suspicion that the incident in question was carefully contrived.
The issue has been rendered yet more bizarre by the fact that a lout like Australia’s David Warner will be participating in the next two Test matches while a gentleman like Rabada will not.
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TORONTO van massacre accused Alek Minassian has been charged with 10 counts of first degree murder and 13 of attempted murder.
Minassian, 25, was wearing a white forensic jumpsuit when he appeared in court.
He spoke his name and agreed that he understood the charges.
He showed no expression, nodding along and speaking abruptly and clearly when he addressed the court.
Minassian, who does not yet have a lawyer, was ordered to not contact any of his victims.
First degree murder carries a life sentence in Canada.
An elderly man sat silently in court with tears running down his face as Minassian appeared.
He was mobbed by a large media pack as he left court.
Asked if he had any message to Toronto, he quietly said: “sorry”.
There is still no indication of a motive for yesterday’s attack, which left a 2km path of destruction down one of Toronto’s busiest streets.
Authorities continue to play down any connections to terrorism.
Minassian will reappear in court on May 10.
Current and former ANC Youth League leaders are divided over who to back as the new leader of the ANC, with some describing Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma as "very strong and courageous" while Cyril Ramaphosa's backers say he is a "holistic person".
The Times's sister newspaper Sowetan interviewed former ANCYL treasurer-general Pule Mabe, its former deputy president Andile Lungisa, former ANCYL national executive committee member Abner Mosase and another NEC member, Thembi Siweya.
Both Mabe and Lungisa are backing Dlamini-Zuma, while Mosase and Siweya are rooting for Ramaphosa.
Mabe said: "The candidature of Dlamini-Zuma is driven by the programme of radical economic transformation which is the long- held view of the ANC.
"It is the view that must be carried forward. It is about creating ownership of the economy to be in the hands of the majority. We are not cheerleaders of NDZ (Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma); we believe she would lead ... radical economic transformation.''
Wiz Khalifa gathers all his celebrity friends and pretty women in the video for his latest "Something New" single. Directed by Bryan Barber, the visual for the rapper's collaboration with Ty Dolla $ign seems pretty standard at first but soon takes a turn for the worst!
It opens with Wiz throwing a lavish house party with all his celebrity friends including $ign, Demi Lovato, Jamie Foxx, Jason Derulo, O.T. Genasis, Juicy J, Lil Dicky, G-Eazy, former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Chuck Liddell and Los Angeles Rams RB Todd Gurley. And as with any rap video, a troop of curvy bikini-wearing ladies are also invited to lounge by the pool and just look sexy. But towards the end, we quickly find out these women had a plan to steal from Wiz. They take everything from stacks of cash to Foxx's cell phone.
LARAMIE, Wyo. (AP) — Wyoming guard Justin James has withdrawn his name from the NBA Draft and will return to the Cowboys for his senior season.
James announced he was declaring for the NBA Draft on March 26, without signing with an agent. He participated in private workouts with numerous NBA franchises before deciding to return to Wyoming.
In a statement, James says he's grateful for the opportunities and feedback he received from NBA executives over the last month while he explored whether to enter the draft.
He says he will continue to grow his game in Laramie and put himself in better position to play at the next level.
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St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Alex Reyes needs season-ending Tommy John surgery on his right arm.
General manager John Mozeliak confirmed the diagnosis after an MRI. Reyes didn't throw his scheduled bullpen session Tuesday because of a sore elbow.
The 22-year-old Reyes made his major league debut Aug. 9 and was 4-1 with a 1.57 ERA in five starts and seven relief appearances. His fastball averaged more than 97 mph.
Reyes, a candidate for the final spot in the starting rotation, had been feeling soreness in the days leading up to camp. He was also expecting to pitch for the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic.
April 28 Community West Bancshares
* Community west bancshares earns $1.4 million in 1q17; fueled by strong loan growth of 6% over the prior quarter; increases quarterly cash dividend by 14% to $0.04 per common share
* Q1 earnings per share $0.16
* Net interest income for 1q17 was $7.8 million, which was unchanged compared to preceding quarter
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Attorneys arguing before Maryland’s top court should heed the adage that you cannot convince everyone every time, even though the Court of Appeals has been in agreement in an overwhelming percentage of its cases. Since the beginning of 2016, the high court has rendered a dissenting opinion in almost 25 percent of its non-attorney grievance cases, ...
A UPS employee opened fire at a San Francisco package delivery facility on Wednesday, killing three employees and then himself as officers closed in, police and the company said. San Francisco assistant police chief Toney Chaplin said at a news conference that two others were wounded in the shooting that prompted a massive police response in an industrial neighborhood near downtown.
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The following individuals have been booked at the Sweetwater County Detention Center:
June 13th
Rigobert Mendoza Hernandez, 39 of Rock Springs was arrested by the RSPD on a warrant for domestic battery and an Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainer.
Brad Tyler Thoren, 40 of Farson was arrested by the Wyoming Highway Patrol for alleged driving while under suspension, no insurance and expired registration.
Thomas Lee Applegate, 57 of Rock Springs was arrested by the GRPD on a warrant for probation revocation.
Adam Robles, 51 of Green River was arrested by the GRPD for alleged domestic battery.
Denise Ellen Spencer, 40 of Rock Springs was arrested by the RSPD on warrants for failure to pay on use of cell pho0ne, no insurance and driving while under suspension.
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Federal Reserve imposes new penalties on Wells Fargo
The Federal Reserve is imposing more penalties on Wells Fargo, freezing the bank's growth until it can prove it has improved its internal controls.
In addition, the San Francisco-based bank agreed to replace three board members by April and a fourth by the end of this year.
The new penalties were announced late Friday on Fed Chair Janet Yellen's last day at the central bank.
In a statement, she said that the Fed "cannot tolerate pervasive and persistent misconduct at any bank."
Wells Fargo has admitted that employees opened more than 3 million fake accounts in order to meet sales quotas. It ended up paying $185 million to regulators and settled a class-action suit for $142 million.
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The jury in Bill Cosby's sex assault trial wants to know what "without her knowledge" means in one of the three counts they're weighing against the comedian. This comes as Cosby's spokesman told reporters about a witness who could not testify.
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Ben Barba scores a stunning long-distance try as St Helens thrash Huddersfield Giants 66-4 in Super League.
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While it's the goal of most companies to make profit earn more money than they spend the role of the contact center often runs counter to this goal. Providing customer support is expensive: it requires a large workforce, skilled call center management, modern telecommunications technologies, a lot of software, and a physical space that needs to be lit, heated and cooled.
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The Russellville City Council will consider a resolution during its regular meeting at 6 p.m. today to negotiate with representatives of the Roosa Corporation and the anchor tenant of the proposed Russellville Village Center. "We need a resolution expressing the council's willingness to negotiate tax incentives for development on Weir Road," Mayor Randy Horton told aldermen during their June 6 Agenda Prep meeting at City Hall.
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EREVAN, APRIL 17, ARMENPRESS. Overnight April 18 and on April 21 clear weather is forecast in Armenia, the meteorological center of Hydromet Service told ARMENPRESS.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected on April 18, 20 and 22 – mostly in northern parts of the country. Rain is also forecast on April 19 throughout the country.
Scattered rains and thunderstorms are likely on April 18 and in the evenings of April 20-22 in Yerevan.
Rain is expected on April 19 in the capital as well.
Amazon has begun sending parcels to shoppers’ car boots in a move that expands the online retailer’s delivery network beyond the front porch.
The Amazon Key service will allow couriers to ask for permission to access car boots in order to leave deliveries inside, under a partnership with General Motors and Volvo in 37 US cities.
The service works with specific models of car sold after 2015 that allow their boots to be unlocked remotely, and is designed to let deliveries take place when people are away from home.
It is designed to soothe the nerves of customers anxious that their deliveries will be swiped if left at their front door. Amazon Key comes after the company introduced an in-home delivery...
April 24(Reuters) - Shenzhen Bingchuan Network Co Ltd :
* Says it changed the accounting policy due to national policy requirement
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In Minneapolis, 2,500 amateur players take to the frozen surface of Lake Nokomis for the U.S. Pond Hockey Championship in a celebration of a childhood joy for millions of players.
The Bay View Neighborhood Association presents Chill on the Hill, the weekly outdoor music series in Humboldt Park featuring local musicians, local eats and a community of people picnicking on the park’s hillside on Tuesday nights from June through August.
Baku. 10 April. REPORT.AZ/ Former Spanish defense minister Carmen Chacon has died at the age of 47.
Report informs citing the Spanish media, she was found dead in her apartment in Madrid.
The cause of death has not been confirmed, although Spanish news outlets reported that she had been suffering from heart disease.
Notably, C.Chacon was born in Barcelona. She entered into the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party aged 23 and elected the parliament's Low Chamber deputy in 2000. C.Chacon appointed Deputy Parliamentary Chairman in 2004.
Chacon was defense minister from 2008 to 2011 under Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero. She was seven months pregnant when she took on the role. In 2013, she refused deputy and began to work as a lecturer at Miami Dade College in the US state of Florida. In 2016, she withdrew from membership of the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party.
Military matters, trade, culture and innovation are among the issues Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan will be discussing during a trip to India. Sajjan arrives in India today and this week will meet with India's finance, defence and corporate affairs ministers.
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Nutter McClennen Picks Up Hinckley Allen Partner In Boston
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 2:26 PM EDT) -- Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP has strengthened its corporate and transactions department with the addition of a partner from Hinckley Allen & Snyder LLP, who will work from its office in Boston, the firm has announced.
Matthew P. Doring, whose practice focuses on helping clients navigate complex financial transactions and real estate investment and development opportunities, joined Nutter McClennen on Sept. 26.
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Turnover of Azerbaijani securities market almost triples
2018-04-24 18:44 | www.trend.az | 2
Baku, Azerbaijan, April 24
By Anvar Mammadov – Trend:
The turnover of securities has amounted to 6.19 billion manats in Azerbaijan in the first quarter of 2018, which is by 2.7 times more than the same period of 2017, Azerbaijan's Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FIMSA) said on April 24.
The turnover in the state securities market increased by 9.2 times, while turnover in the secondary corporate securities market decreased by 22 percent.
PARIS Medical charity Medicins Sans Frontieres said on Wednesday eight people it treated following a suspected chemical attack in northern Syria had symptoms consistent with nerve agents like Sarin.
"Among the victims of the attack on the town of Khan Sheikhoun who were transferred to the Bab al-Hawa hospital ... near the Turkish border, MSF saw eight patients with symptoms - dilated pupils, muscle spasms, involuntary defecation - consistent with exposure to neuro-toxic agents such as Sarin," the group said in a statement.
MSF, which has teams at the hospital, said it had provided antidotes and protective equipment for personnel on site.
"The MSF team also accessed other hospitals treating victims and noted a strong smell of chlorine, suggesting they had been exposed to this toxic agent," MSF said.
(This version was refiled to correct spelling to "defecation" in quote)
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Book lovers and bargain hunters in Toronto will want to mark September 21 on their calendars.
That's because it's the first day of the 26th annual Victoria College book sale. The event runs from the 21st until September 25 at Old Vic Hall. On the final day, all books will be 50 percent off.
While you'll have to pay $5 to visit on the first day (unless you have a valid student ID card), you'll get first dibs on the books, sheet music, CDs and vinyl on offer - just be prepared to wait in line.
Just like the big sale at the Toronto Reference Library, this one's for a good cause because all proceeds will go towards the Victoria University Library.
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Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo on the team's road struggles after a 9-4 loss to the Mets on Wednesday, June 14, 2017, in New York. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune)
Mike's spooked when Molly's boss invites them to a party on Halloween, a holiday he dreads.
USD 428 staff will be mailing student-mileage vouchers for reimbursement on Friday to families with children in grades K-12 who live outside of the city limits and two and a half miles or more from their designated school (by way of the shortest route).
Patrons receiving vouchers in the mail need to return their signed vouchers to the USD 428 District Education Center, 201 S. Patton Rd., by April 30. The rate of reimbursement will be determined later.
Families new to the program may fill out student-mileage applications and vouchers from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on May 2 or May 3 at the District Education Center. Qualified patrons completing mileage vouchers will be mailed payment based on exact mileage to and from the designed school (one trip to school and one trip from school daily) after the July board of education meeting.
Questions regarding student-mileage reimbursement may be directed to Kelsey Menges, transportation secretary, 620-793-1500.
Herrera has struggled for Manchester United this season with the Spain international stuck behind the likes of Paul Pogba, Nemanja Matic and Scott McTominay in Mourinho’s pecking order.
The former Athletic Bilbao star was in sensational form last term, helping the club win the EFL Cup and Europa League, but game time is hard to come by at present.
And the Daily Mail say Manchester United are not playing Herrera because his relationship with Mourinho has been damaged following an incident that happened last season.
The club were challenging for the Europa League in April last year.
It was their only chance of securing Champions League football for this season with their Premier League campaign, at the time, in ruins.
Yaxley Amateur Players return to the stage today (Saturday) with Robin Hood, which has been given the panto makeover treatment by David Griffin-Stephens (Treasure Island, Happy Ever After).
Join the hero Robin Hood in a romp through Sherwood Forest with his Merry Men.
Boo at the wicked Sheriff of Nottingham and his mother the Witch as they try to take the crown, and laugh at the fabulous Dame and Court Jester and their slapstick antics - from trying to bake a pie to taking over the local school.
With jokes galore, slapstick and slop it’ll certainly make you forget the winter blues.
You can see Robin Hood at Yaxley Public Hall today, Saturday, February 3, at 3pm and 7.30pm; Sunday, February 4, at 1pm; and Saturday, February 10, at 3pm and 7.30pm.
Tickets from www.ticketsource.co.uk/yaxleyamateurplayers
Yaxley Amateur Players is made up of an adult and youth section that was founded in 1979.
LOUISVILLE, KY. (WDRB) – The 21st ranked Kentucky Wildcats saw their three game win streak snapped Saturday as they fell on the road to Missouri 69-60.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 15 points in a losing effort for Kentucky who trailed by 10 at the half. The Wildcats managed to cut the lead to one early in the second half but managed to take a lead.
UK dropped to 17-6 on the year. They are 6-4 in the SEC.
Kassius Robertson and Jordan Barnett each scored 16 for the Tigers who improve to 15-8, 5-5 in conference play.
The Wildcats are back in action Tuesday at home against 18th ranked Tennessee.
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Located in a private villa close to the city center, a beautiful 211m² house with a 15m² terrace forming a patio surrounded by a kitchen and a living room. On the first floor there are two bedrooms and a bathroom. Two more bedrooms with beautiful volumes, a mezzanine that could be transformed into a fifth room and a bathroom are located on the second floor of the house. A 38m² living room by a 'cour anglaise' which could also be turned into an office space, a cellar or a laundry room. There is a parking lot in the villa. Transaction fees to be paid by the seller.
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Huronia West OPP charged 211 drivers with distracted driving during its March break blitz.
As a result, police issued $103,390 in fines during the week long campaign.
Police say four drivers were caught more than once using their handheld devices while behind the wheel.
Distracted driving is the leading factor behind fatal crashes on OPP patrolled roads. Provincial police say 83 people died in crashes last year because of distracted driving.
"The results of the distracted driving campaign are the product of partnerships with the Huronia West Detachment and Community Policing Committees,” said Inspector Philip Browne. “The Huronia West Detachment is committed to keeping our roads safe with the application of effective targeted traffic enforcement strategies throughout the detachment area".
The Hurnoia West detachment patrols Clearview, Springwater and Wasaga Beach.
The railroad crossing gate is broken and stuck in the down position at the River Road crossing near the line between Orleans and Jefferson Parish.
Drivers are currently forced to go around the gate to keep traffic moving.
The traffic is backed up to Causeway Boulevard on River Road.
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The aim of this paper is to show how cheating at computer games can help to reveal the media infrastructures from which they distract. Scholarship in game studies has generally focused on understanding games as objects with representational, mechanical, and narrative qualities or understanding players as subjects with unique and relatable desires. In both cases, the game-object is granted an aura of sorts. It is either scrutinized for what it represents, or it is analyzed as the object of player desire. Within this space, the potential for learning about the deeply personal and embodied technicity of play is lost. Cheating helps to show how conversations about games are deeply relevant to our everyday social, political, and cultural lives. Moreover, it helps to reveal what we might be distracted from when caught up in the ecstatic feedback-loop of gameplay.
A man in his 50s is in hospital with mild carbon monoxide poisoning after a fire in his Lowertown apartment.
Ottawa Firefighters were called to 161 Augusta Street at around 8:35 a.m.
The fire was contained to a single unit on the 7th floor.
Ottawa Paramedics say the man was treated at the scene for smoke inhalation, but some carbon monoxide was detected in his blood, so he was sent to the hospital for an assessment. He’s in stable condition.
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Newborns Faila (left) and Cory (right) were welcomed into the world on Jan. 1, 2017
While some welcomed 2017 with a New Year's Day groan, there was optimism aplenty in the maternity wards of St. Luke's and Saint Al's Boise hospitals. Both hospitals shared the joy via their Facebook pages.The miracle workers at St. Luke's Boise Medical Center assisted Cory Brian Keefe into the world at 2:18 a.m. on Jan. 1, the newborn son of JaiCi Keefe and Andrew Fuentes. St. Luke's gifted the family with a new car seat.Over at Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center, a baby girl, Faila, was born at 8:44 a.m. on Jan. 1. She was born to parents Tantine and Bannane (who didn't provide a last name). Saint Al's presented the family with diapers, blankets and baby clothes.
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The 2018 high school and college graduation season is upon us.
If you accidentally lost your invitation to your niece’s big day or if you’re wondering when to expect traffic at the high school down the road, we’ve got your back.
Here’s everything you need to know about each high school graduation ceremony in the Whittier area.
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Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) has poached Shonda Rhimes from ABC (NYSE:DIS), stealing away one of Disney's biggest TV hitmakers for a multi-year deal.
Rhimes and her company ShondaLand have had a 15-year relationship with ABC Studios that generated some of the network's longest-running hits, including How to Get Away With Murder, Grey's Anatomy and Scandal.
Netflix has carried older episodes of those series in the U.S. and some international markets. Now it gets a key producer to amp up its original content, as Rhimes will develop new shows and move ShondaLand over (though she'll continue to be involved in her existing ABC shows).
The news follows word that Netflix signed critically acclaimed filmmakers Joel and Ethan Coen to make a Western series, as well as signed up David Letterman for new programming.
Tanya Farinacci of Munson Township has been promoted to director of global accounting for the Performance Alloys and Composites business segment of Materion Corp.
In her new position, Farinacci will oversee the company’s three international finance leaders: the controller of international operations, the senior accountant for Performance Alloys and Composites, and the outsourced accounting service provider in the United Kingdom.
Farinacci has been with Materion Corp. since 2006, a company spokesman said.
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Liverpool are set to make a £20 million bid to sign Sweden international Emil Forsberg from RB Leipzig, according to the Sun.
The 25-year-old has been in excellent form for Leipzig so far this season, scoring five goals and providing eight assists as Ralph Hassenhutl's side became unexpected title contenders.
A former winner of Swedish midfielder of the year, Forsberg moved to Germany from Malmo in 2015, and scored eight goals in his first full campaign with Leipzig as they won promotion to the Bundesliga.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is eager to bring one of the German top-flight's top talents to England, with former Hoffenheim attacker Roberto Firmino flourishing once Klopp took charge at Anfield.
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Tauranga (New Zealand), Feb 3 (IANS) India's chase of Australia's 216 in the final of the ICC Under 19 World Cup, was halted by rain after just four overs at the Bay Oval here on Saturday.
India reached 23/0 with the openers Prithvi Shaw (10 not out off 18 balls; 4X1) and Majot Kalra (9 not out off 7; 6X1) going undivided when the umpires decided to call the covers in.
Earlier, Australia were restricted to a meagre 216 after winning the toss and electing to bat.
Jonathan Merlo top-scored for the Australians with a steady 102-ball 76, laced with six boundaries even as the Indian bowlers complemented each other well to bundle out the opposition in 47.2 overs.
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A man was shot in west Phoenix on Monday afternoon by a male bicyclist who then fled, Phoenix police said.
The victim's injuries were not considered life-threatening, police said.
The shooting occurred near 67th Avenue and Camelback Road, police said.
The shooter had left by the time officers arrived. Police said the two men may have known each other.
The shooting was under investigation and additional details were not available.
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OKLAHOMA CITY – A suspect is in custody following a high-speed chase through the metro.
Around 1:30 p.m., officers attempted to pull over a pickup truck in Mustang.
However, that vehicle refused to stop, leading police to engage in a pursuit.
When the suspect exited onto the southbound lanes of I-35, authorities ended the pursuit due to safety concerns.
However, KFOR’s Bob Moore Chopper 4 continued to follow the vehicle from the sky.
The suspect got out of the truck and started walking down a neighborhood street near S.E. 52nd and Stiles.
Police officers were able to locate the man and take him into custody.
KFOR crews are working to gather more information.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
Hellish commutes in and out of Manhattan, like last week’s, will happen more often if the feds don’t pony up billions of dollars for Amtrak repairs, Sen. Charles Schumer warned Sunday.
Years of delays have created a $28 billion backlog of needed fixes for the railroad, and it’s only a matter of time before serious delays are commonplace — or disaster strikes, the Democrat said.
“No matter how hard Amtrak or other rail systems work to prioritize safety, because of a lack of funding, some projects and improvements are just not getting done,” Schumer said.
He said he hopes a $1 trillion general infrastructure plan advocated by President Trump will pump money into the so-called Gateway Program to help replace some of Amtrak’s tunnels.
“In seven to 10 years, the tunnel could collapse,” Schumer said, referring to the train connections under the Hudson River.
A derailment last week left Penn Station in chaos for days.
Spain secured their place at the World Cup finals in Russia next year as goals from Rodrigo, Isco and Thiago Alcantara ensured a comfortable 3-0 win over Albania from a match laced with political tension on Friday.
La Roja shrugged off the distractions of a turbulent week off the field caused by Catalonia’s drive for independence, and more jeers for outspoken defender Gerard Pique, to seal top spot in Group G of European qualifying after Italy could manage only a 1-1 draw at home to Macedonia.
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SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Washington — The man accused of fatally shooting five people in a Washington state mall last year has been found dead in his jail cell, authorities said Monday.
Arcan Cetin, 20, was discovered hanging in the Snohomish County Jail about 9 p.m. Sunday, said Rosemary Kaholokula, chief criminal deputy prosecutor for Skagit County. No additional details were immediately available, she said.
Cetin was accused of killing four women and a man on September 23 at the Cascade Mall in Burlington, north of Seattle.
Found ‘zombie-like’ after manhunt
The gunman disappeared after the attack.
For much of the next day, police searched the mall for evidence. A blurry surveillance photo helped narrow their manhunt. When police confronted the suspect, he froze and complied, said Lt. Mike Hawley of the Island County Sheriff’s Office.
The suspect was unarmed and silent, “kind of zombie-like,” Hawley said.
Cetin emigrated from Turkey and was a legal permanent resident of the United States, authorities said.
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Last week’s Integrated Systems Europe in Amsterdam saw a nearly 12 percent jump in attendance over 2016, with 73,413 poor souls getting hopelessly lost making their way around the event’s 14 separate, sort of interconnected halls.
The show had almost 1,200 exhibitors, with roughly 200 of them new for 2017. There were about 600 press and media people from Europe and beyond.
“We listen to the industry and we listen to our exhibitors,” says Integrated Systems Events Managing Director Mike Blackman. “We invest in the show and, importantly, we have the people in place to produce the type of exhibition that they tell us they need. It’s a real collaborative effort and I’d like to thank everyone that’s been involved.”
ISE 2018 will take place at the RAI Amsterdam Feb. 6-9. It will, oh no, have one more additional hall to accommodate new business.
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Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan suffered a difficult Turkish league debut on Monday as his club Kayserispor where hammered by giants Galatasaray on Monday night.
The Istanbul-based side whitewashed Kayserispor 4-1 in the Turkish Super Lig at the packed Turk Telekom Stadium.
Gyan was seeking to establish his name in Turkey but tight marking by their opponents ensured that the tiger was not allowed to bite and cause havoc.
A brace from Bafetimbi Gomis and further strikes by Tolga Cigerci and Younes Belhanda completed the massacre.
Swiss defender Levent Guelen scored the consolation goal for Kayserispor in the 29th minute after Galatasaray had taken the lead.
Gyan was substituted in the 71st as Kayserispor wanted to prevent Gala from extending the lead so they had to shore up their defence.
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Sylvia Grinnell Territorial Park just west of Iqaluit offers up endless sunsets this time of year as the long June days bleed into the night. In Nunavut's capital, the sun sets just before 11 p.m. and rises again just after 2 a.m. But further north, in Gjoa Haven for instance, the sun stays up around the clock until the end of July when it starts to dip below the horizon again. (PHOTO BY LISA GREGOIRE)
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal is urging Congress to pass the “Dream Act” to permit thousands of undocumented students with conditional residency in the United States.
“Dreamers” is the term that refers to undocumented young people that were brought to this country illegally when they were very young and now want to make their life here. One estimate places the number of “dreamers” in the state at 8,000, another places it at 10,000.
Nationwide, the estimates range from 700,000 to 800,000. Several dreamers joined Blumenthal Monday urge that Congress pass the so called “Dream Act” before the end of the year.
The proposal would allow the “dreamers” conditional residency in the U.S., and after meeting certain qualifications they could achieve permanent residency.
The “dreamers” had been covered by something called DACA (The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) implemented during the Obama Administration but President Trump has decided to eliminate it.
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Trump aides spoke with Russian intelligence agents during campaign
Members of President Donald Trump's 2016 election campaign and other Trump associates had repeated contacts with senior Russian intelligence officials in the year before the election, according to four current and former American officials with knowledge of the phone records and intercepted calls.
However, the officials interviewed in recent weeks said that, so far, they had seen no evidence that the Trump campaign colluded with the Russians to influence the outcome of the U.S. presidential election.
An embattled White House: As the capital reeled Tuesday from the first major resignation of Donald Trump's presidency, the White House offered conflicting stories to an increasingly skeptical press.
That's unexpected: Inside the odd fight to get Trump's name off condoms and toilets in China.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND)- Sangamon County’s longest-serving jail inmate will not be sentenced for another two months, according to court documents.
In April, a jury convicted Johnny Ray Priester of murdering Quinton Harden in 2012. Priester was first charged in 2012, but several trial dates since then were vacated.
Priester was scheduled for sentencing May 30, but online court records show he is now scheduled for sentencing August 7.
A group of Priester’s family and friends gathered across from the Sangamon County building Wednesday. They said they believe he is innocent of the murder.
“I would like justice,” said Saveon Green, who is related to Priester by marriage. “I would like justice for him and for Quinton Harden and whoever did that to that man. His family also deserves justice."
SARASOTA, Fla. - A Sarasota County firefighter risked his life to rescue a man dangling off a building 17 stories high.
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LONDON, March 29 The euro, the bloc's government bond yields and banking stocks fell on Wednesday after sources told Reuters that European Central Bank policymakers are wary of making any new change to their policy message in April.
Small tweaks at the ECB's meeting earlier this month appear to have upset investors and raised the spectre of a surge in borrowing costs for the bloc's indebted periphery.
The euro sank to a week's low against the dollar on the report, down 0.7 percent to $1.0743. It also hit its lowest in a month at 119.05 yen.
Europe's government bond yields fell broadly, with benchmark German 10-year yields at a three-week low of 0.34 percent, down 4 basis points on the day.
Euro zone banking stocks hit a session low, down 0.8 percent, on reduced expectations of higher interest rates which boost banks' margins. (Reporting by London markets team; Writing by John Geddie; Editing by Dhara Ranasinghe)
FARMVILLE, Va. — Scottie James scored 26 points and grabbed nine rebounds and Liberty notched its third-straight win, downing Longwood 67-55 on Saturday.
Lovell Cabbil added 10 points and four rebounds for the Flames (15-10, 6-6 Big South). Caleb Homesley scored nine points with four assists and five steals and led the team with 10 rebounds.
A 3-point play by James capped a 12-5 start for the Flames. Cabbil sank a 3-pointer and Ezra Talbert made a dunk in the final 34 seconds to give them a 32-26 edge at halftime.
Liberty led throughout the second half and James hit a jumper and a layup back-to-back early to help stretch it to 42-26 with 15:36 to play. Later, Cabbil and James traded 3-pointers for a 59-45 advantage with 3:41 left.
National Zoo giving its giant panda an epic sendoff Washington’s National Zoo will lavish its giant panda Bao Bao with exotic treats and mementos of her time in the nation’s capital before she departs for China next week, as...
Bao Bao the panda got zapped and is now hiding in a tree WASHINGTON — The National Zoo in Washington is reassuring fans of the panda cub Bao Bao that she’s doing fine after spending the night in a tree. Members of the...
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In the Lifetime television movie “Harry & Meghan: A Royal Romance,” viewers will be able to witness the first time Harry met Meghan.
“So, uh, what is it you do?” Meghan asks, meeting Harry’s gaze in the flickering romantic light.
“I’m, uh, kind of the prince of England,” he replies.
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Work on the Dutch Village in Craigtoun Park, St Andrews, has been brought to a halt by a pair of nesting mallards.
Efforts are under way to restore the site to its former glory, with conservation work initially being focused on the boat house.
However, the project has stalled after workers discovered a nest in the structure and cannot be restarted until the ducklings have fledged.
After the refurbishment is complete, the Friends of Craigtoun Park group — which took over the running of the park five years ago — hopes to embark on a revamp of the remainder of the Dutch Village.
Fife Council’s heritage contracts supervisor Mark Shaw said the nesting ducks were discovered when scaffolding was put up at the boat house.
“There is a duck nest on the site at present, which means that work is temporarily halted,” he said.
“We are keeping a close eye on the progress of the ducks and work will recommence as soon as it is possible.”
Kolkata, Feb 14 - The tourism sector in India has got a boost due to the huge amount of domestic tourism and the visa on arrival facilities, hospitality major InterContinental Hotels Group on Tuesday said. It said that 41 new properties, which are in the pipeline, will likely be commissioned in the next 3-5 years.
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The draw leaves the Kashmiri side winless after seven games in Group A...
LoneStar Kashmir Football Club and Delhi United Football Club played out a 1-1 draw TRC Turf Ground in a Group A 2nd Division I-League tie on Sunday.
Aakif Javad gave the hosts the lead in the 28th minute in a bid to give Zhoyeb Abdel Naeem Shaikh's side an elusive win after four back-to-back wins.
However, LoneStar's hopes were squashed by Delhi United Ivory Coast subsitute Kouame Konan Zacharie's (83') late equaliser to hand Luis Mario Aguiar's outfit four draws in their last six games.
The draw kept LoneStar, who next face Real Kashmir FC in a derby encounter on April 26, at the bottom spot with 2 points from 7 games.
From as many games, Delhi United are currently on fourth spot while equal on points (7) with FC Pune City and the two sides come face to face on May 5.
Currently topping the group are Hindustan FC on 15 points from 7 games, closely followed by Real Kashmir FC with 13 points from the same number of games.
Feb 14 Indian shares ended nearly flat for a second straight session on Tuesday amid weak Asian markets, while losses in auto stocks led by Tata Motors offset gains in energy and IT stocks.
The benchmark BSE index fell 0.04 percent to 28,339.31.
The broader NSE index closed down 0.14 percent at 8,792.30, dragged by Tata Motors. The stock fell as much as 7.7 percent in its biggest intra-day percentage fall in nearly three months after reporting a 96 percent slump in December-quarter profit.
For midday report see (Reporting by Tanvi Mehta in Bengaluru; Editing by Gopakumar Warrier)
Heroism is often left to the professionals. But courage is not the exclusive domain of the warrior and law-enforcement classes. I refer to a fighter without weapons or gear. She could put any Delta or SEAL to shame for the lion in her heart.
At 2:30 p.m. last Thursday, when the Dark Other appeared in full malignant bloom in the newsroom of an Annapolis, Md., newspaper, most ran or hid. Who can blame them? Which of us would not? I would have been among the first to the door. What else could one do against the absolutism of...
NEW MIDDLETOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – McDonald freshman Zach Rasile scored a game-high 29 points Tuesday to help the Blue Devils win, 78-68 at Springfield High School.
Rasile hit 7 three pointers and went 2-2 from the foul line. McDonald trailed the entire first half, and went into the break down, 35-31. But the Blue Devils used full court pressure to mount the comeback in the second half.
Dylan Portolese scored 17 points, while Braedon Poole added 13.
Springfield (14-5) was led by Jake Ford with 18 points. Frank Centofanti had 14 points and Shane Eynon added 12.
McDonald enters the week ranked number one in the latest Division IV AP Poll. With the win, the Blue Devils improve to 20-1 on the season.
A New Jersey peewee football league banned a family for life after the father of a player allegedly put a 16-year-old coach in a chokehold, NJ.com reports.
The incident occurred on Saturday in Westwood, N.J., after the man's son was rotated out of the quarterback position. Peter Iappelli was charged with simple assault and disorderly conduct, according to NJ.com.
The peewee game involved kids between the ages of six and eight.
Iappelli reportedly extended his hand to the coach before attacking him.
"(Iappelli's) son was the quarterback but he was rotated out of that position by the coach," North Jersey NFL Flag Football league commissioner Fred Kritzer told NJ.com. "The coach even informed the parents of the rotation. That's when the guy got very upset."
Kritzer told NJ.com that the league decided immediately to ban the man and his family for life in accordance with the league's code of conduct.
Iappelli apologized shortly after the incident and turned himself in to police on Wednesday.
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April 3 Sorrento Therapeutics Inc
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* There were no grade 4 or grade 5 events related to anti-cea car-t, sirt, or combination
* All colitis episodes resolved with il-2 dose reductions
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Earlier, the Nikkei closed lower by 0.32% on the day. In other markets, we see the Kospi down 0.42%, Shanghai Composite down 1.18%, CSI 300 down 1.24%, and Hang Seng down 0.44%. It’s a sea of red today following yesterday’s positive start. Only Australia’s …
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SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Brazilian planemaker Embraer said in a securities filing on Friday it has not received any official new proposal from Boeing about a possible tie-up, but said it is in talks about a joint venture that could create a third company.
A Brazilian government source told Reuters the latest proposal for a tie-up between Boeing Co (BA.N) and Embraer SA (EMBR3.SA) included the creation of a third company. But Embraer said in its filing that no deal is guaranteed.
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Quesada Ladies Club at Casa Contenta, Rojales invited us to entertain them with our Christmas repertoire last week. The ladies joined in the fun and a good time was had by all with the club giving a generous donation to go to our charity, ALPE special school in Torrevieja.
We carried on the fun by joining the patrons of the Bridge Bar, Rojales for more Christmas fun. They passed round the charity bin and again generous donations were made. We would like to thank both of these groups for making the afternoon and evening so enjoyable.
We have a couple of events before we break for the festive season including joining the carols in the square event on the 15th December.
We start rehearsals again on Wednesday the 10th January and welcome along anyone who wants to see what our group has to offer.
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LOWELL, Mass. (AP) — A New Hampshire man who told Massachusetts police he shot another man in self-defense has been held without bail.
The Sun of Lowell reports that 24-year-old Jared Gil, of Amherst, New Hampshire, was held at a dangerousness hearing Friday in connection with the shooting in Lowell that left a father of two in critical condition with a head wound.
He’s charged with armed assault with intent to murder, among other offenses.
The victim’s current condition was not immediately available.
Gil told a police officer he fired the gunshots in self-defense after his car was attacked by three armed men who shot out his vehicle’s back window. Gil’s attorney did not respond to a request for comment.
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Information from: The (Lowell, Mass.) Sun, http://www.lowellsun.com
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Kevin Fiala scored on a backhander 16:44 into overtime, and the Nashville Predators rallied from a 2-0 deficit in the third period to push the Blackhawks to the brink of elimination with a 3-2 victory early Tuesday morning in Game 3 of the first-round series.
Filip Forsberg scored twice in the third period to force overtime. Pekka Rinne made 34 saves, even with his franchise playoff scoreless streak ending early in the second period at 141 minutes, 5 seconds.
Game 4 is Thursday night in Nashville.
Dennis Rasmussen and Patrick Kane each scored the first goals this series for the Western Conference's No. 1 seed.
But the Blackhawks, winners of three Stanley Cup titles in the past seven years, now trail 0-3 for the first time since the 2011 quarterfinals. They lost that series in seven games to Vancouver.
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Fowowe Oyedapo David known as ‘ASHIDAPO’ is a fast rising creative singer, songwriter born on June 9 in Lagos, Nigeria. Having released unofficially different song covers with one minute video in the past. Ashidapo is out with his official debut single in 2018 accompanied by a crispy fresh video titled “Mayri”
Mayri is such a rhythmic, groovy afro-pop tune laced with a feel good vibe to make everyone dance up a storm. With deft production credit from the producer ‘Mystro’.
The video for Mayri was shot & directed by EAD on location in Lagos, Nigeria. Which captures all the comic actions from popular internet sensation Brodashaggi in all facets of excitement. Also special cameo appearance from popular music artist “WALE TURNER”.
Coming out strong on his first official single, ASHIDAPO promises to release more great hits as there are lots of compilations rolled up his sleeve but enjoy “MAYRI” for now. Listen HERE
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Actress and former talk show host Ricki Lake shared a heartbreaking story about the man she called her “beloved soulmate.”
In a Facebook post, Lake said that he “succumbed to his life long struggle with bipolar disorder.”
“For anyone who has ever lost a family member or friend to mental illness, my heart goes out to you,” she wrote.
According to People magazine, Lake was married to Christian Evans from 2012 until 2015.
“He was a man of love and what mends my broken heart today is knowing that he is finally at peace and his spirit is free,” she wrote. “Rest in peace, my love.”
In 2011, Lake told People magazine that she began dating Evans during the summer of 2010. She described the jewelry designer as a “normal guy.”
She said, “He’s a nobody but he’s somebody to me. He’s everything to me.”
Lake separated from Evans in October of 2014 and filed for divorce the same month citing irreconcilable differences.
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Denny Hamlin looks from the garage before practice for Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C., Friday, Oct. 6, 2017. Chuck Burton AP Photo
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO): Get ready for more snow.
The National Weather Service of Northern Indiana has issued a Winter Storm Watch for portions of northern Indiana and southwest lower Michigan, including Kosciusko, Elkhart, Noble, and LaGrange Counties, through Wednesday morning.
That’s due to a “lake effect” band pushing through the area, bringing accumulations of 5 to 9 inches with localized amounts of up to a foot possible. For areas south of that, including Fort Wayne, you can expect anywhere from 1 to 5 inches before it’s all said and done.
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A poster of President Donald Trump that included a misspelling in a quote has been removed from the online store of the Library of Congress.
The poster includes Mr Trump's quote: "No dream is too big, no challenge is to great. Nothing we want for the future is beyond our reach." The phrase should read "too great".
Twitter users quickly spotted the error and the item was removed, although an archived version is accessible through the internet archive website.
It is the latest in a series of typos from the new administration. The education department misspelled the name of civil rights activist WEB DuBois on Twitter and mistyped again when apologising for the error.
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A West Palm Beach woman and her three young children were kept as prisoners in their home from Dec. 24 through Dec. 27, according to police records.
The Palm Beach Post reported that the woman told police Destinee Bowers, 22, refused to let her and her children, ages 6, 2 and 4 months, leave the home.
Bowers let the victim leave after three days, when she said her coworkers would worry if she didn’t show up for work, according to the report. The woman called police and Bowers was arrested the night of Dec. 27 on battery and kidnapping charges, jail records show.
For more, see the report in the Palm Beach Post.
CINCINNATI A former official for Sheakley Group pleaded guilty Monday in a $328,000 embezzlement scheme, the U.S. Attorney's Office reported. , stole more than $328,000 of workers' compensation refunds from the human resources firm in Springdale while she worked there between July 2009 and May 2013, according to a release.
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× Covington grand jury indicts man on over 150 counts of child pornography, rape
COVINGTON, La. – A grand jury has indicted a Covington man on over 150 counts of child pornography and first degree rape, among other charges.
Forty-nine-year-old Jackson Richard Miller has been indicted on 164 counts of child pornography, first degree rape of a child under 13, indecent behavior with a juvenile under 13, and obstruction of justice, according to St. Tammany Parish District Attorney Warren Montgomery.
Miller is accused of uploading dozens of pornographic images of children between January 2009 and October 2009.
He is also accused of raping an 8-year-old girl, taking pornographic pictures of that girl, and behaving inappropriately with a 9-year-old girl between January 1, 2015, and May 31, 2017, according to Montgomery’s office.
Edmonds Community College is offering a variety of educational youth summer camps.
Each camp has its own dates, times, fees and age limits, but generally are for kids ages 8-15 and last a few hours each day. Check each camp topic for specific age requirements, times and fees.
Topics include Python programming, virtual reality, Minecraft mods, smartphone photography and watercolor painting, among others.
For more information about the camps, click here. Edmonds Community College is located at 20000 68th Ave. W.
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TAMPA, Fla. -- Police in Florida say an angry dog sent three people to the hospital after one tried to put a sweater on it.
Tampa police say the pit bull mix named Scarface bit a 52-year-old woman who was trying to dress him on Friday and her husband was attacked while trying to pull the dog off of her. Police say the couple's 22-year-old son was attacked while trying to stop the dog by stabbing it in the neck and head.
The three people escaped the house and left the dog in the backyard.
Police say animal control officers shot it with a tranquilizer gun, but it managed to get back into the house where there were two children present. Police used a bean bag gun and stun gun on the animal before catching it.
Federal fishery managers denied a proposal this week to immediately shut down Southern California's most controversial fishery in the event that wide-mesh gill nets accidentally kill a handful of certain marine mammals or sea turtle species. The swordfish and thresher shark fishery will remain open, even if it kills several whales or sea turtles, the NOAA's National Marine Fisheries decided.
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Veteran linebacker Rey Maualuga is expected to make his Dolphins debut Sunday against the Titans.
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A female stunt driver has died on the set of Deadpool 2.
According to Vancouver police, the incident occurred during the filming of a stunt on a motorcycle. Local media reported that the stuntwoman appeared to lose control of her vehicle, which drove off the set and through the window of a building across the street. According to a reporter with local news station CTV Vancouver, the stuntwoman was carried onto an Advanced Life Support ambulance.
HOLIDAY SHORES, IL (KPLR)- A Madison County, IL bar and restaurant is back open after a truck crashed through its outer wall on Monday. Gilliganz Bar & Grill, located on St James Drive, north of Edwardsville Illinois, says that a husband and wife stopped in for lunch when the man accidentally hit the gas pedal instead of the brake on his Ford F-150, shooting the pick-up right through the wall.
No one inside the truck or inside the restaurant was injured. The hole is now boarded up and the restaurant is open.
Pictures on the Gilliganz Bar & Grill Facebook page show they have a sense of humor about the incident.
Las Vegas mother, stepfather indicted in case of caged 4-year-old boy
A mother and stepfather accused of locking their 4-year-old autistic son in a homemade cage in Las Vegas have been indicted on felony child abuse charges.
A preliminary hearing of evidence against Sheila Reyes and Juan Alberto Gonzalez-Orozco was canceled Tuesday after charges were filed against them last Wednesday in Clark County District Court.
Their lawyer, John Turco, didn't immediately respond Monday to messages.
The charges follow an investigation begun in December 2016 after police responding to a report of a family disturbance reported finding the boy on a urine-soaked mattress inside the cage built from metal bars topped with plywood.
Police said Reyes told officers the boy was put in the enclosure when he acted bad, but investigators found he was often locked inside when he wasn't at school.
Lewis Nash and Steve Wilson Hockaday/Jones Barn JazzNights Hopewell, NJ April 9, 2017 Two tacit, entwined propositions animated a performance by at JazzNights, a long running concert series in the Princeton, NJ area curated by Mary Wisnovsky and Maitland Jones. The first is that it's possible for the compositions of , and Denzil Best to coexist in a cohesive, artistically satisfying fashion.
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FAIRFIELD — Travis Air Force Base confirmed a “security incident” Wednesday afternoon.
The exact nature of the incident was not immediately known.
The incident was happened in the middle of a planned safety exercise around 3:30 p.m., but was unrelated to the training.
Those on base were told to shelter in place, and lock doors and windows.
Security alert @Travis60AMW. Shelter in place. Lock doors/windows. Await further info. Follow Travis Facebook page for updates. — Travis AFB Official (@Travis60AMW) June 14, 2017
Stay with FOX40 and FOX40.com for the latest information as this story develops.
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Baku. 14 July. REPORT.AZ/ Former President of Peru Ollanta Humala and his wife Nadine Heredia, who were sentenced to 18 months in advance, taken into custody, Report informs citing the Associated Press.
Immediately after the announcement of the verdict, the prisoners, accompanied by the police, went to court to surrender to the authorities.
Where exactly the former head of state and his wife will be kept is not yet known.
According to the investigation, Umala being president (resigned in July 2016) could receive money from Venezuelan authorities, as well as from the construction company Odebrecht and OAS to finance the campaign of the Peruvian nationalist party in 2006 and 2011.
World Class Kite Academy touring Denmark with Sam Light
Watch the highlights of two weeks of fun, road tripping and camping around Denmark, checking out the best kiting spots. Enjoy!
Winning numbers drawn in 'Daily Derby' game
SACRAMENTO (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the California Lottery's "Daily Derby" game were:
1st:5 California Classic-2nd:9 Winning Spirit-3rd:3 Hot Shot, Race Time: 1:45.59
(1st: 5 California Classic, 2nd: 9 Winning Spirit, 3rd: 3 Hot Shot; Race Time: one: 45.59)
Estimated jackpot: $155,000
¶ To win the grand prize, ticket-holders must match in exact order the winning race time and the first, second and third place horses. Lesser prizes are given to ticket-holders who correctly match other horses or race times.
April 13: Former Marine dog handler David Pond, who successful fought to adopt his Belgian malinois "Pablo" after retirement is now working to start a scholarship fund for veterans at Regis University. April 13, 2017, Denver, Colorado.
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@playmodesstudio is a team of artists, designers and musicians from Barcelona whose audio-visual work consists of spatial and sonic spaces: light animating sound, and sound animating light. See them at #DayforNight in December. A post shared by Day for Night (@dayfornightfest) on Nov 29, 2017 at 8:06am PST
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GENEVA The United States called on Tuesday for collective action to hold North Korea "accountable" for its nuclear and ballistic missile tests that it said defied international law.
U.S. Ambassador Robert Wood, speaking to the Conference on Disarmament after the new envoy from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) said its weekend missile test was in self-defense, said: "All efforts to advance North Korea's nuclear weapons and ballistic missile capabilities must cease.
"If ever there were a situation that called for international collective action to ensure our mutual security, it is this," Wood said.
(Reporting by Stephanie Nebehay; Editing by Dominic Evans)
CAIRO Islamic State claimed responsibility on Thursday for two suicide attacks that killed at least 31 people in Damascus on March 15.
The group made the claim in its weekly online newspaper al-Nabaa.
The newspaper said the two suicide bombers, identified by the group as Abu Musa al Golani and Abu Firas al Shami, had killed and injured over one hundred people in two separate attacks.
The first attack was on a courthouse in central Damascus near the Old City and the second struck a popular restaurant in the al-Rabweh area of the capital.
Only a few days before these attacks, scores of people, most of them Iraqi Shi'ite pilgrims, were killed in a double suicide attack in Damascus claimed by an alliance of jihadist groups known as Tahrir al-Sham.
Analysts expect that as jihadist rebels will increasingly turn to guerrilla attacks in territory controlled by the government as they suffer military setbacks in the campaigns to oust President Bashar al-Assad.
(Reporting By Ali Abdelatty; editing by Richard Lough)
Shahid Kapoor - Mira Rajput look like King & Queen at Lakme Fashion Week; Watch Video | FilmiBeat
Shahid Kapoor with Mira Rajput walked as a beautiful couple for Anita Dongre at the Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2018.
Shahid looked pretty handsome in a white sherwani suit while Mira was donning a white lehenga choli. While Shahid's sherwani had no patterns on its body, Mira's lehenga had motif prints all over which made her look extremely pretty.
Along with the lehenga, Mira wore matching jewellery and some pretty floral hair accessories.
The duo totally relived their wedding moments in this attire and they are by far the cutest couple showstopper at Lakme Fashion Week 2018.
While we had our eyes hooked on the couple, the models too followed them wearing some amazing outfits from the designer's latest couture.
Did you also like the couple's ramp OOTDs? Let us know.
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Two men have been charged in connection with a serious assault in Chester city centre last week.
The charges relate to an altercation between three men on Northgate Street at 4.30am on Friday (March 16) when police arrived on the scene to find a 33-year-old man had been assaulted.
Northgate Street had to be closed as a result of the incident and the victim was taken to the Countess of Chester Hospital where he is in a stable condition.
Terrence Rust, 52, of no fixed address, has been charged with section 18 wounding with intent and Keith Caffrey, 44, of no fixed address, has been charged with section 18 grievous bodily harm.
Both will appear at Chester Crown Court this morning (Monday, March 19).
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NEW YORK (AP) — Authorities say the alleged leader of a homicidal drug ring that imported tons of cocaine from Colombia into the U.S. has been brought to New York to face charges.
Daniel Rendon-Herrera, also known as "Don Mario," pleaded not guilty in Brooklyn on Tuesday to leading a continuing criminal enterprise.
There was no immediate comment from the defense.
Federal authorities say that the organization sent multi-ton, U.S.-bound shipments of cocaine from Colombia through Central America between about June 2003 and December 2014.
U.S. Attorney Richard P. Donoghue says the group also employed hit men across North and South America.
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* "Project related revenue segments are affected due to reduced capital expenditure by customers"
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MILWAUKEE — Firefighters on Tuesday evening, February 14th responded to a fire at a home near Fond du Lac and Mill.
It happened around 6:00 p.m.
Crews found fire on the home’s second floor. FOX6 News was told one person was hurt after she jumped from a second-story window. She was taken to the hospital with an ankle injury.
The American Red Cross is assisting three adults and a child.
We're providing assistance to three adults and one child impacted by a fire on W. Fond du Lac Ave. tonight. — Red Cross WI (@RedCrossWIS) February 15, 2017
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The cause of the fire is under investigation.
There was also a crash involving a command vehicle with an MFD safety officer inside, and a civilian vehicle. Neither the civilian nor the firefighter were hurt — but both vehicles suffered extensive damage.
The crash happened en route to the fire.
There were no serious injuries.
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UPDATE 1-Brazil's JBS taps lawyer Proença to run new compliance unit
SAO PAULO, June 14 JBS SA, whose controlling shareholder recently agreed to pay the world's largest leniency fine ever, has hired lawyer Marcelo Proença to become global head of compliance, as the world's biggest meatpacker seeks to turn the page on a massive corruption scandal.
HARRISBURG – Gov. Tom Wolf wants the state lawmakers to pass gun safety legislation. Wolf wants expanding background checks on firearms in Pennsylvania and end an exception for shotguns, sporting rifles, and semi-automatic rifles sold at gun shows. The push comes as lawmakers consider firearms-related measures in the wake of February’s Florida high school shooting that killed 17 people. However, the Legislature has resisted gun-control measures and is unlikely to expand background checks or ban certain devices, such as assault-style weapons or bump stocks, despite the governor’s support. The state Senate last month unanimously passed Senate Bill 501 to force individuals with a domestic violence ruling against them to more quickly forfeit their firearms.
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Buses in Leeds are currently delayed by 45 minutes due to a car causing an obstruction a key route for several bus services.
A total of nine services are delayed in Leeds right now after a vehicle was causing an obstruction on Call Lane.
The affected services are: 2/3/3A 12/13/13A 48 51/52
A spokesman for First Bus said: "Vehicle causing obstruction on Call Lane has been moved to the side. Road passable, buses back on normal routes.
"Unfortunately we are now suffering delays of up to 45min across Leeds."
Keep following for the latest traffic updates this afternoon.
Express Sport brings you our Premier League Team of the Week from Gameweek 1
Jose Mourinho’s side ran riot against the Hammers at Old Trafford, hitting four past Slaven Bilic’s side with new signing Romelu Lukaku bagging a double.
Elsewhere, Arsenal came from behind to beat Leicester City while Burnley and Huddersfield Town recorded shock wins over Chelsea and Crystal Palace respectively.
Tottenham edged their way past Newcastle while there were also victories for Everton and West Bromwich Albion, but which individual performances stood out most in the opening round of fixtures?
Scroll through the gallery above to see which players make our Premier League Team of the Week from the opening fixtures of the 2017/18 season.
Simon Utebor, Yenagoa A doctor and an 11-year-old who were infected by the Monkeypox virus presently ravaging Bayelsa State have been discharged. The Chief Medical Director, Niger Delta University Teaching Hospital, Okolobiri – where 11 cases of the virus were being handled – Prof. Dimie Ogoina, said that the two were discharged after treatment. The CMD, […]
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After a summer of contentious hearings, the Senate Watergate committee was viewed by most Americans “as partisan, biased and ‘out to get’ the president,” his congressional liaison reported to him. The special prosecutor, Archibald Cox, was slogging in the courts, pleading for evidence. The public seemed quiescent. Republican pollsters found that just 9 percent of the electorate listed Watergate as the top issue confronting the country—far behind the 42 percent who fretted about inflation.
A 25-year-old Winnipeg man is in police custody after a tip from New Zealand authorities on suspicion child pornography images were shared from a local IP address.
Police say the New Zealand Digital Child Exploitation Team notified them on Thursday that between September 25-26, several child sexual abuse images were shared in a chat room from someone in Winnipeg.
Police executed a search warrant at a home in the East Elmwood area the same day. A man was later arrested at a residence in the Burrows area.
Iain Alexander Tod faces several child pornography charges, including sexual assault and sexual interference.
He remains in custody.
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EL DORADO COUNTY (CBS13) – An Orangevale man who was killed while snowboarding in South Lake Tahoe last week has been identified.
On Thursday, David Karlin, 23, was pronounced dead after a snowboarding accident in South Lake Tahoe, according to a Placer County Shierff’s Department statement.
First aid was reportedly provided by an acquaintance of Karlin and ski patrol personnel while Karlin was being transported to paramedics.
He was later pronounced dead.
Karlin’s cause of death is pending and next of kin have been notified.
Orphaned grizzly cubs find new home at Canadian zoo
MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — Montana wildlife officials have found a new home for three grizzly bear cubs that were orphaned in June when their mother was killed by a vehicle.
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks announced plans on Tuesday to send the cubs to Zoo Sauvage de Saint-Felicien in Quebec. The Missoulian reports that the cubs have been at a Helena wildlife rehabilitation center since being captured in early June.
Authorities have been searching for a new home for the cubs since, hoping to avoid euthanizing them. The center only holds animals that cannot be released into the wild for four weeks but the cubs are too young to survive alone. Grizzlies around humans quickly equate them with food.
They will remain the state of Montana's property, on permanent loan to the Canadian zoo.
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — New York’s governor has ordered flags on all state buildings to be flown at half-staff to honour the late Congresswoman Louise Slaughter on Friday, the day of her funeral.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo (KWOH’-moh) calls the fellow Democrat from the Rochester area a “trailblazer” who fought tirelessly for her home district.
Slaughter died on Friday at a Washington hospital where she was being treated after falling at her home. She was 88.
The Kentucky native served 31 years in the House and was the first woman to chair the House Rules Committee.
Calling hours will be held on Wednesday and Thursday at a Rochester funeral home. Her funeral is set for Friday at the Eastman Theatre.
Nylander's assist Sunday extended his current point streak to five games (two goals, three assists).
Nylander has eight points, five of which have come on the power play, in his last nine games. Nylander is on a near 60-point pace this season and continues to sit fourth in the rookie scoring chase.
It is apparent that the number of local shootings is increasing lately.
When I read about these incidents, I am left to wonder one thing: Do any of these perpetrators legally own their guns?
Are they registered gun owners? Or perhaps they obtained the weapons through illegal means?
Gun control is a hot topic currently. It would be nice to know.
Thank you.
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Fairway Injection Molds Inc. (Walnut, CA) and Integrity Mold Inc. (Tempe, AZ) have been acquired by Westfall Technik Inc. (Chandler, AZ), a newly formed, global holding company that provides plastics manufacturing services to the medical, packaging and consumer goods industries. Westfall Technik was founded by Brian Jones, who has 30 years of executive experience in the plastics manufacturing industry, including as president of Nypro Inc. at one time.
These acquisitions are the first steps in the realization of a vision to build a market-leading group of plastics experts whose combined synergies and integrated network provide optimal engineered solutions throughout the plastics manufacturing process.
According to the company’s information, Westfall Technik seeks to partner with high-performing plastics solution providers. The company provides 100% inspection and traceability from pellet to pallet and beyond, along with supply chain security compliance.
No search was conducted at the house of mayor Taron Margaryan of capital city Yerevan.
National Security Service (NSS) Director Artur Vanetsyan told about the above-said to reporters, before Wednesday’s Cabinet meeting of the government of Armenia.
Reflecting on the recently-released footage with respect to Margaryan’s considerable possessions—despite being solely a state official all his life, Vanetsyan noted as follows, in particular: “Those phenomena too are being studied. If there are violations, the assessment will be given.”
Also, the NSS chief informed that Taron Margaryan had not been called for questioning yet.
In addition, Artur Vanetsyan assured that Margaryan was in Armenia, but he added, “I don’t know where he is.”
Who knew Santa was a Texas Rangers baseball fan?
Good news! If you want to meet Santa and take a tour of Globe Life Park, you can! This Saturday, December 16th, from 10AM to 2PM, you can tell Santa everything that’s on your Christmas list! After that, you’ll be able to enjoy holiday treats, play around in the kid zone, then take a tour of the ballpark.
🎶 Santa Claus is coming to town 🎶⠀ Get your tickets now to meet 🎅🏼 on 12/16 at Globe Life Park by visiting texasrangers.com/santa. A post shared by Texas Rangers ⚾️ (@rangers) on Dec 9, 2017 at 9:56am PST
Adult tickets cost $15. Senior and student tickets cost $12. Kids 14 and under costs $8. And kids 3 and under are FREE!
Parents, please tell your kids to ask for a World Series championship!
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Driver in fatal Omaha hit-and-run has bail set at $250K
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A woman arrested in the fatal hit-and-run of a pedestrian near downtown Omaha last week has had her bail set at $250,000.
Prosecutors say 33-year-old Nickole Wheeler lost control of a large sport utility vehicle Friday afternoon, jumping a curb and fatally hitting a pedestrian, 48-year-old Ruben Batres.
In court Wednesday, prosecutors say Wheeler provided a stolen Iowa ID to a car dealership to test-drive the SUV. Officials say Wheeler had been given money to test-drive the vehicle and give it to another person.
Police say after the crash, Wheeler fled on foot. She later flagged down a motorist, asking for a ride home, but was taken back to the crash scene, where she was arrested.
Wheeler is charged with theft and leaving the scene of a personal injury accident resulting in death. Her preliminary hearing is set for June 19.
The crazed Cleveland man accused of broadcasting himself fatally gunning down an elderly grandfather on Facebook Sunday portrayed himself as a devoted Cleveland Cavaliers fan with a passion for fishing and bowling in a series of YouTube videos . Posting under the username "Triple Jointed TV," 37-year-old Steve Stephens - the suspect at the center of a multistate manhunt after the random slaying of Robert Godwin Sr., 74 - is seen in videos celebrating a Cavs championship win and teaching his 5-year-old nephew how to fish.
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WARSAW, Poland (AP) - A spokesman for Poland's Navy says that three Russian-made submarine signaling missiles have been found in recent days at different locations on Poland's Baltic Sea beaches.
Speaking from a from a Navy base in Gdynia, Cmdr. Radoslaw Pioch said Wednesday the missiles came from a submarine type Kilo, made in Russia. They were found at two locations on the Hel Peninsula and on the Sobieszewska Island, within the Bay of Gdansk area that borders Russia's Kaliningrad region with its military port.
Sappers have removed two of them and are searching for the third one. It was not clear when they got to the beaches but could be a remainder from exercise, Pioch said.
Signaling missiles are fired by emerging submarines when they want to mark their location.
Confederate memorial toppled (Screengrab)
Protestors in Durham, N.C. toppled a statue honoring fallen confederate soldiers on Monday, following a weekend of violent protests in Charlottesville, VA.
ABC’s John Kaplan reports the memorial has stood outside the courthouse in downtown Durham since 1924.
“It needs to be removed,” Loan Tran, an organizer, told WNCN. “These Confederate statues in Durham, in North Carolina, all across the country.”
“When I see a confederate statue in downtown Durham, or really anywhere, it fills me with a lot of rage and frustration,” they said.
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BREAKING: Protesters tear down Confederate statue in Durham, North Carolina, where it stood for nearly 100 years pic.twitter.com/EOpW4S91ib — BNO News (@BNONews) August 14, 2017
Protesters in Durham topple confederate monument downtown pic.twitter.com/8Gi76UkOYN via @DerrickQLewis — Ferguson Liveuamap (@fergusonlum) August 14, 2017
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – You can’t stop Leigha Brown, you can only hope to contain her.
The DeKalb senior and Nebraska commit poured in 37 points but Carroll was able to advance to the 4A sectional final with a win in the Highlight Zone ‘Game of the Week.’ The Chargers move on, 89-71.
Carroll senior’s Laney Steckler and Kelli Damman lit up the scoreboard as well as they combined for 59 points.
The Chargers host Northrop in the sectional final on Saturday night at 7:30 P.M.
The grades are in for the 4th quarter of the 2016-'17 campaign in this, the final season for the Binghamton Senators. The BSens started the third quarter one point out of a playoff spot, but then lost six in a row and seven of ten to fall 11 points behind and that trend continued right into the fourth quarter as the team found themselves on the a losing side going 5-13-0-1 and an overall 28-44-2-2 record, second worse in the AHL behind Hartford.
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A "food desert" surrounding downtown Florence is a problem the city says it's working to solve, in the name of improved health and quality of life. A "food desert" surrounding downtown Florence is a problem the city says it's working to solve, in the name of improved health and quality of life.
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Emmanuel macron, President of France, on Tuesday night at the Afrika Shrine met Kareem Olamilekan, an 11-year-old boy who made a drawing of him under two hours.
The boy, who dreams of becoming like Caprese Michelangelo — an Italian sculptor, painter, architect and poet of the High Renaissance who lived from March 1475 to February 1564 — impressed the French President with his art.
Macron is currently ona visit to Africa. On Tuesday, he was hosted by the Lagos State Government at the Afrika Shrine — a treat he so enjoyed that he took to his official Instagram handle to express his delight.
Apparanetly, liked Olamilekan's drawing, as he posted a video of him receiving the portrait with the caption: “Very touched. Congratulations to this young boy!"
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Manager A.J. Hinch said Tuesday that Correa (back) is still not participating in baseball activities, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Back stiffness forced Correa to the disabled list last Friday and he remains effectively shut down, meaning a return this weekend when first eligible is pretty much out of the question. At this point, a return before the All-Star break may be a stretch. Hopefully this extended rest allows Correa to get back to the level of performance we're accustomed to seeing from him. He was slashing .268/.352/.480 before hitting the DL, down from .315/.391/.550 last season.
Window to War Tour
This tour focuses on a historic Lexington neighborhood and the 18- year-old girl who witnessed the Civil War from the window of her home. Using excerpts from her diary, we will learn about the divided nature of Lexington by touring the Gratz Park neighborhood that was the home of Union supporters, Confederate sympathizers, occupying forces and the “Thunderbolt of the Confederacy”, John Hunt Morgan. Join us as we open a window on the citizens of Civil War Lexington when neutrality was not an option.
This tour is approximately 3 hours and includes a tour of the Hunt-Morgan House and the Lexington Cemetery with some moderate walking. Water and snacks will be provided. We will pick you up at a local hotel or meet you at Gratz Park.
Price $45 (includes fess for historic sites).
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Five months after dozens of South Carolina residents believed they won money from a Christmas-themed lottery game that ended up being a glitched out mess, state lottery officials say they will not be paying up for tickets they believe were printed in error.
'It is heartbreaking': Violence at Winnipeg nursing homes causes 500 injuries to residents in 2 years
Wait for specialized beds puts residents at risk of violence, says daughter of man killed in care home
Ethiopia has pulled back some 4,000 troops the country considered unnecessary. Ethiopian troops previously assisting the internationally-funded African Union Mission in Somalia were suddenly withdrawn to Ethiopia a few days after the Ethiopian government declared a six-month emergency on October 9. As Islamist al-Shabab militants, who have links to al Qaeda, retook a number of towns in their absence, many commentators were quick to diagnose the redeployment as a reaction to help Ethiopian security services subdue internal protests rocking the country since November 2015.
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A body has recovered in the search for a man on Sliabh Sneacht.
The alarm had been raised when the man, an experienced walker did not return to his car which was parked near Lough Barra. He was from England, but was a regular visitor to West Donegal.
It is reported that the man, had spoken with family members and locals on Thursday ahead of his planned walk in the Slieve Snacht area.
LAUNCESTON, Australia, June 14 OPEC has finally acknowledged what the oil market already knows, namely that rebalancing is taking longer than expected. Perhaps this is because OPEC is actually shipping more crude.
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Kym Johnson and Robert Herjavec have officially announced the names of their newborn twins!
After welcoming twins on Monday (April 23), the 55-year-old Shark Tank businessman took to Instagram to reveal the names of his new son and daughter – while also sharing the first photo of them!
“Welcome to the world Hudson Robert Herjavec & Haven Mae Herjavec — it’s great out here!” Robert captioned the below photo. “May you always know love, peace, and grace in your lives. May your dreams have no bounds and your spirit be strong.”
Robert also has three children from a previous relationship.
Congrats to the happy couple on the wonderful new additions!
FILE PHOTO: German Chancellor Angela Merkel welcomes Russian President Vladimir Putin for talks at the chancellery in Berlin, Germany, October 19, 2016. REUTERS/Hannibal Hanschke
BERLIN German Chancellor Angela Merkel will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Sochi next Tuesday to prepare the upcoming G20 summit in July and discuss geopolitical conflicts in Syria and Ukraine, a German government spokesman said on Friday.
"The visit serves the preparation of this year's G20 summit in Hamburg," Merkel's spokesman Steffen Seibert said during a regular news conference.
"In addition to the G20 issue, other current foreign policy challenges will also be discussed, such as the Ukraine conflict or the war in Syria," he added.
Seibert said that Merkel and Putin would give a press conference between two rounds of meetings in Sochi.
(Reporting by Michael Nienaber; Editing by Victoria Bryan)
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LANSING (AP)  The director of the Michigan State Police has met privately with black lawmakers more than a week after she shared a Facebook post that called NFL players kneeling during the national anthem anti-American degenerates.
Col. Kriste Kibbey Etue emerged from the meeting Thursday and told reporters that she isnt resigning, despite calls from civil rights activists and many Democrats for her to do so. Republican Gov. Rick Snyder says her job is safe.
Etue says shes truly sorry if she offended anyone and will stay focused on making Michigan a safer place.
Etue says we have some work to do with minorities. She didnt elaborate.
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Etue shared a meme on her personal Facebook page that called NFL players who kneel during the national anthem millionaire ingrates who hate America.
Mumbai: Rising for the third straight session, benchmark Sensex finished over 205 points higher at 33,455.79 on Monday on persistent buying by domestic institutional investors amid positive global cues.
The broader NSE Nifty too closed above the 10,300-mark.
Optimistic buying in blue-chip stocks ahead of release of industrial production and retail inflation data later this week drove stocks higher.
Participants are also betting on a favourable result for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the Gujarat assembly polls, which added to the buying momentum, brokers said.
The Sensex opened strong at 33,317.72 and touched a high of 33,535.97, but settled at 33,455.79 due to profit-booking, still showing a gain of 205.49 points, or 0.62 percent.
This is its highest closing since 29 November, when it had closed at 33,602.76.
The gauge had risen by 653.12 points in the previous two sessions.
The 50-share NSE Nifty ended 56.60 points, or 0.55 percent, higher at 10,322.25 after shuttling between 10,329.20 and 10,282.05.
1:35 House of Heroes brings Valentines Day to an Army widow Pause
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GIRL HOSPITALISED: Paramedics rushed to a Bundaberg house after a toddler was injured in a lawn mower accident.
A TODDLER has been rushed to Bundaberg Hospital with a significant hand injury after a lawn mowing accident.
Paramedics rushed to the Buss St address in Bundaberg South just before 2pm today.
It's understood the two-year-old girl fell and her hand slipped under the blade of the lawn mower, which was being operated at the time.
The girl was taken to Bundaberg in a stable condition with what paramedics described as "significant damage” to the hand.
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A roof-top blaze at the Bellagio hotel and casino forced a temporary closure of the famous Las Vegas Strip, ABC News reported.
Flames could be seen shooting from the roof of a building north of the complex’s lake, KTNV reported.
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Within 20 minutes the fire was knocked down, but firefighters said it was difficult to deal with due to the location and access to the fire.
No one was injured and the cause of the fire has not been released.
Many watched the fire burn from in front of the hotel’s famous water fountain. The water show continued as the fire burned, ABC News reported.
No hotel rooms were damaged and no mass-evacuations were needed, the Clark County Fire Department told the Las Vegas Review-Journal.
I am so ready for the holidays … that means time with family, gifts & Christmas music too.
We already loved Brett’s voice but this Christmas song takes it to another level >>>> don’t you agree!
COPENHAGEN — Bigger, better and stronger-than-ever was the take-away from Copenhagen Fashion Week, which concluded Aug. 12.
An air of optimism floated on the city, thanks to clement weather but also to the positive figures published by the Dansk Fashion & Textile trade association. Despite a continued post-Brexit slump and lackluster performance of the Scandinavian region, the domestic market experienced 12.3 percent growth in the first quarter of the year, while exports, notably to Germany, Italy and Belgium, were flirting with double digits.
Portland, Oregon – Vera Katz has died at the age of 84, according to her son Jesse Katz. Vera Katz served as Portland’s Mayor for three terms. She first ran for Mayor against now U.S. Representative Earl Blumenauer in 1992. She beat him, and served until January 2005.
Katz was also the Speaker of the House in the Oregon legislature. She was the first woman to be chosen Speaker of the House. She first ran for the Oregon legislature in 1972 and served there through 1990.
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Anushka Sharma-Virat Kohli: No films or India-Pakistan cricket matches have been as full of suspense as their marriage. Journalists and fans eagerly waited for at least one candid click or release that would confirm the news. "Today we have promised each other to be bound in love forever. We are truly blessed to share the news with you. This beautiful day will be made more special with the love and support of our family of fans & well-wishers. Thank you for being such an important part of our journey," wrote Anushka Sharma on Twitter. The two met during a TV ad commercial and since then they were spotted at various events.
Authorities on the Greek island of Lesbos say they have blocked a ship carrying container homes for refugees and other migrants in protest at the refusal of the government and the European Union to move more people to Greece's mainland.
A government-chartered ship carrying the containers remained anchored at the island's main town Monday after municipal vehicles were used to block port facilities. The island's municipal board was due to meet later Monday to decide on whether to lift the blockade following talks with the government, state-run TV said.
The mayors of five Greek islands facing the coast of Turkey are demanding that the government and EU end a policy of containment for migrants — introduced last year as a deterrent against illegal migration — because living facilities are severely overcrowded.
Jakarta's Gov. Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, who is at the center of a blasphemy case that has gripped national attention, narrowly leads in quick counts conducted after Wednesday's direct gubernatorial election, which is set go to a second round since none of the three candidates appear able to garner a majority vote.
A quick count conducted by the major Kompas daily newspaper shows that incumbent governor, popularly known by his Chinese nickname Ahok, taking about 43 percent of the votes cast in the election, which followed a fierce three-month campaign.
As the top two vote-getters, Ahok, who is supported by a coalition led by former President Megawati Sukarnoputri's Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle, and Anies Baswedan, a former education minister backed by 2014 presidential runner-up Prabowo Subianto, will likely go to the run-off to take place on April 19.
SARASOTA, Fla. — A Florida high school student stirred a backlash when he held up a sign with a racially offensive message to invite his girlfriend to the prom.
The Herald-Tribune reports the 18-year-old Riverview High School student’s sign read: “If I was black, I’d be picking cotton, but I’m white, so I’m picking u 4 prom.”
After a photo of the sign was posted on Snapchat and shared across social media, school officials say they’re investigating.
Sarasota school district spokeswoman Tracey Beeker says administrators have spoken to the student and his parents.
In a robocall to Riverview parents, acting principal Kathy Wilks said the school does not “condone or support” the student’s message.
An NAACP official encouraged school administrators to issue a district-wide response making it clear that the sign was inappropriate.
The Trump White House and its congressional allies are doing their best to obscure the truth, darkening the waters as black as they can to hide what's really going on, writes Michael Winship. Years ago, I worked for a wealthy television executive in Washington, DC, who had a posh Georgetown townhouse with a courtyard.
Start the conversation, or Read more at Common Dreams.
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Jhane Lowsoo, a fifth-year student at LSU, was working two jobs to cover the cost of her tuition but struggling to make ends meet, so she started a GoFundMe page, according to Zach Pereles of Shutdown Corner.
That's when Jacksonville Jaguars star running back Leonard Fournette offered to help pay the balance:
According to Pereles, Lowsoo "no longer receives aid from TOPS, a Louisiana program that provides scholarships for those attending public colleges or universities in the state," since she is a fifth-year student. She also was rejected for the loans she applied for, so she started the GoFundMe page.
Per that report, she had raised around $2,000 of her $5,000 goal, with Fournette covering the rest.
On the Fourth of July, Fournette's kind act serves as a reminder that living the American Dream and reaching your goals may put you in the privileged position to help others do the same. What's more patriotic than that?
SACRAMENTO (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday evening's drawing of the California Lottery's "Daily 4" game were:
0-3-3-7
(zero, three, three, seven)
¶ Ticket-holders with all four winning numbers in the order given win the top prize. Lesser amounts are also awarded to ticket-holders with other varying combinations of the winning numbers.
Work getting underway on transit center in Vermont capital
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Construction is getting underway on a new $7 million transit center not far from the Vermont Statehouse in Montpelier.
On Tuesday, Montpelier officials were joined by Democratic U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy, Republican Gov. Phil Scott and others to mark what is known as the 1 Taylor Street project.
The site, which is currently a parking lot, will become home to a ground-level transit center that will provide public transportation throughout the region and serve as the Greyhound bus stop.
It will include expanding a recreation path and 30 mixed income apartments above the transit center, providing needed downtown housing.
Leahy says the project has been decades in the making and it will increase the vibrancy of Montpelier's downtown.
Construction is expected to take about a year.
It seems somehow appropriate that while at the Franklin Civil War Show we should scan this carte de visite of Tennessee’s Samuel “Champ” Ferguson. In August 1865, he posed for this portrait with his guards from the 9th Michigan Cavalry in Nashville for photographer C.C. Hughes. Ferguson, a Confederate guerrilla leader in Tennessee, is the tall man in the middle. A military tribunal convicted him on 53 counts of murder, and he was hanged in October 1865.
Ferguson was one of many Southerners who stood before military tribunals. The best known is Henry Wirz of Andersonville notoriety. For more information, read this article: https://www.nps.gov/ande/ learn/historyculture/ wirztribunal.htm
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‘This is my last day,” Okanogan County
As I sit here in my sold empty cabin, she creaks and stirs with big, open, bare rooms, these walls can tell stories.
I, too, have a story to tell, though just how without getting too emotional...
Rainfall rates on the decline, expect another inch or so over most areas around city that have already picked up 2 to 4 inches, locally 6 plus (west side). Many roadways on west and south side of city are still experiencing flooding in light rain. Stay where at through early PM. pic.twitter.com/hqlOxOvb38
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Coral Gables Police Chief Ed Hudak, in uniform, visited a pool party thrown by fellow officers last July. His picture with bikini-clad female officers sparked an investigation by the city. Miami Herald File
CLOSE A strong cold front that fueled winter storms in the southeast brought chilly overnight temperatures to the Treasure Coast. Wochit
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STUART — As temperatures drop, the American Red Cross will open two cold weather shelters Monday, according to Stuart police.
The shelters, which open at 7 p.m. Monday and close at 7 a.m. Tuesday, are at the Boys & Girls Club in Indiantown, 17375 S.W. Palm Beach St., and at the Gertrude Walden Child Care Center in Stuart, 601 S.E. Lake St.
MORE: Cold front ushers in sunny dry weather throughout the week
The openings come as temperatures are expected to be below 40 degrees for more than four consecutive hours.
For more information, call the Red Cross in Martin County at 772-287-2002.
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Las Vegas Review-Journal reporters bring you the latest stories and updates on the Oct. 1 mass shooting.
More oversight on casino emergency plans after Las Vegas shooting
Las Vegas Review-Journal reporters bring you the latest stories and updates on the Oct. 1 mass shooting.
This week, reporters Jeff German and Rachel Crosby discuss a second person previously named a person of interest in the shooting investigation and what officials are doing to provide more oversight to casino emergency plans.
Reporters will gather to discuss the latest stories every Friday on reviewjournal.com.
If you have any questions you’d like to ask reporters on this segment, please send an email to ewilson@reviewjournal.com.
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WASHINGTON D.C. – Eleven-year-old Alice Liu advanced to the finals Scripps National Spelling Bee for the second straight year.
Liu, who attends Crestview Middle School, is one of 41 finalists at the 2018 competition. A record number of kids entered the competition this year — 516.
Last year, Liu was eliminated by the word “galanas.”
The finals are slated to take place Thursday evening.
The champion will receive a $40,000 cash prize and an engraved trophy from Scripps, a $2,500 cash prize and a complete reference library courtesy of Merriam-Webster, talk show appearances, and more.
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The Bermuda College network system — which was down last month resulting in a temporary suspension of computer-related operations — has been restored, and registration for the spring 2017 semester will resume on January 3, with the registration deadline extended one day to January 4th at 6pm.
“The Bermuda College Network System has been restored. The registration process for the spring 2017 semester will resume January 3 and 4,” a spokesperson said.
“Those still needing to register for classes are asked to come to the College when the College re-opens on Tuesday, January 3. Returning students can register online.
“The registration deadline has been extended one day to Wednesday, January 4 at 6p.m.
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Tech Savvy Holiday Gift Guide For your friend who already has the iPhone X, try an alternative that any technophile will obsess over
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Listen up as the Beosound 2 from Bang & Olufsen hits you with amplified 360-degree sound quality. Its sleek, rock-solid aluminum design makes it more of a centerpiece than the usual, hidden-away speaker, and at $1,995, you’ll want to show it off. bang-olufsen.com.
Day eleven of BBC Sport's advent calendar, watch Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James score a "jaw-dropping" three-pointer in the last second to force overtime against the Washington Wizards, with his side going on to win 140-135.
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Montreal police are seeking victims of a duo charged with multiple counts related to the sexual exploitation and assault of a minor.
Kadeem Noël, 22, and Tatiana Isabel Sanchez, 18, were arrested in late January by the SPVM's pimping and sexual exploitation unit.
Noël and Sanchez have already appeared in court to face the charges.
Police issued a statement alleging the pair recruited a 15-year-old runaway and forced her into prostitution.
The SPVM is now looking for other minors who may have been lured into prostitution by the two, or any witnesses to the allegations.
VANCOUVER, July 3, 2018 /CNW/ - The following issues have been halted by IIROC:
Company: Tethys Petroleum Ltd.
TSX-Venture Symbol: TPL.H
Reason: Cease Trade Order
Halt Time (ET): 7:32 AM
IIROC can make a decision to impose a temporary suspension (halt) of trading in a security of a publicly-listed company. Trading halts are implemented to ensure a fair and orderly market. IIROC is the national self-regulatory organization which oversees all investment dealers and trading activity on debt and equity marketplaces in Canada.
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Tickets on sale for March 29 FWC Mad Hatters Luncheon
Tickets are already on sale for the Foley Woman’s Club’s annual Mad Hatters’ Luncheon on March 29 at the Foley Civic Center. The theme this year is Western Bonanza. Tickets are $30 for a catered seated lunch, many raffle prizes, entertainment, a silent auction, and a $500 Pot-of-Gold raffle. Doors open at 10 a.m. for the silent auction. Tickets and information can be obtained from Chris Anglin, 251-943-3443. All event profits are donated to South Baldwin County groups and schools to help make a difference in the lives of women and children.
The Mississippi Bend Area Education Agency and Regional Office of Education is hosting its Teacher Job Fair on Monday, April 9, 2018, at the Mississippi Bend AEA located at 729 21st Street in Bettendorf, from 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. The purpose of the Teacher Job Fair is to bring school districts looking for teachers together with teachers looking for jobs.
All prospective and current teachers and administrators are invited to attend the Teacher Job Fair. This event will be an opportunity to talk to school district representatives from Illinois and Iowa at no charge. Please bring copies of your resume. Licensure information for Iowa/Illinois will be available.
To register for this event, go to www.mbaea.org and click on the Teacher Job Fair rotating banner. For questions, contact Dawn Meier at 563-344-6411 or dmeier@mbaea.org.
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PASADENA, Ca. -- Todd Sadowski and Andrew Kalista are in Pasadena ready to watch Penn State play USC in the Rose Bowl.
Both Todd and Andrew will be live tweeting during the game to keep everyone up to date on what is happening.
Make sure to follow @toddfox43, @KalistaAndrew, and @FOX43sports for live updates on the big game!
When Oregon lawmakers created the state's legal marijuana program, they made low barriers to entry to convince pot growers to leave the black market.
As a result, weed production boomed, but with a bitter consequence.
Now marijuana prices in Oregon are in freefall and the farmers who put Oregon on the map decades before legalization are losing their now-legal businesses.
Oregon regulators have announced they will stop processing new applications for marijuana licenses in two weeks and want state lawmakers to take up the issue next year.
As the market stumbles, experts say the dizzying evolution of Oregon's marijuana industry may well be a cautionary tale for California.
A similar regulatory structure there could mean an oversupply on a much larger scale as that state's market emerges.
Rask stopped 20 shots in Monday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Blue Jackets.
The 31-year-old hadn't been beaten that often in a game since the Penguins got six goals past him Jan. 7, and while none of the Columbus tallies could be blamed on Rask, he still saw his personal winning streak snapped at six games. He also only had a .902 save percentage over that stretch, so his luck was due to run out. With the Bruins trying to chase down the Lightning at the top of the Atlantic Division, expect Rask to continue getting a heavy workload over the final weeks of the season.
ONE KILLED IN WRECK
One person was killed in a two vehicle wreck on Interstate 40, Thursday morning. The accident was reported at 6:54 a.m. and occurred in the west bound lanes at the 254 mile marker, a few yards past the Alexandria Exit. Matthew Baggett, 38, Cookeville, was killed in the accident. Baggett’s 2002 Buick collided with a 2005 Vang tractor-trailer truck driven by Kelly King, 32, Knoxville, who was injured, according to the highway patrol.
According to the highway patrol, the two vehicles were traveling west bound in lane number two. The driver of the tractor-trailer truck was slowing as he approached a construction zone.
Baggett’s vehicle struck the rear of the tractor-trailer truck, rolled several feet and come to a final rest in the right lane. The tractor-trailer truck came to a final rest pointing south, blocking both lanes of travel.
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We regret that contact has been lost with the AE-managed MT Marine Express while at Cotonou, Benin. Last contact was at 03:30 UTC, Feb 1. Authorities have been alerted and are responding. Our top priority is the safety of the crew, whose families have been contacted. Updates TBA.
Two earthquakes have struck in the area of northern Oklahoma that was rattled last year by the largest earthquake in state history.
Joh’Vonnie Jackson, on The Talk, describes a seriously dysfunctional relationship with Joe Jackson and his other kids from Katherine.
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A ceremonial ribbon cutting will kick-off the event at 4:30 p.m. led by the Oconee County Chamber of Commerce and the Athens Chamber of Commerce. A reception with light refreshments and door prizes is scheduled to follow.
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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) – Firefighters responded to a garage fire in Champaign on Monday.
Crews say a passerby called 911 after seeing smoke coming from an attached garage at 908 Franklin Drive. Firefighters came to the scene before 3 p.m., using hose lines to take out the flames.
Firefighters say the four people who lived in that house were not home, but did say they were all displaced. Crews rescued a dog from inside of the house. There were no injuries.
Investigators say they’re still working on the case Monday night. The News-Gazette reports the fire caused $7,500 in damage.
Firefighters are reminding the public to have a home escape plan ready and to keep working smoke alarms in the house.
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LANSING, Mich. The Michigan Agency for Energy and the Michigan Public Service Commission today announced Nick Assendelft as the new public information and media relations specialist for the two agencies.
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April 3 NCC Group Plc:
* Appointed Chris Stone as executive chairman with effect from 6 April 2017
* Intended that he will become non executive once a chief executive has been appointed
* Paul Mitchell will step down from his role as non executive chairman on 6 April 2017 and will leave co at end of May, as previously announced Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom: +91 806 749 1136)
WASHINGTON (AP) President Donald Trump welcomed families to the White House on Monday, April 17, for the annual Easter Egg Roll.
Speaking at the popular “egg-stravaganza,” Trump said: “we will be stronger and bigger and better as a nation than ever before.”
Trump was accompanied by his wife, Melania, 11-year-old son Barron, and the Easter Bunny.
There had been some hand-wringing over whether the Trump administration would be able to successfully pull off the biggest social event of the year at the White House.
A downsized version of the 139-year-old event was held on the South Lawn.
White House staff were expecting more than 21,000 children and adults to attend the festivities. That’s down from the 35,000 people who attended last year.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — President Donald Trump has tweeted out more support for Alabama Sen. Luther Strange ahead of Tuesday’s contentious Republican primary.
Strange, who was appointed in February, is attempting to keep the U.S. Senate seat that previously belonged to Attorney General Jeff Sessions.
Trump on Monday morning tweeted Strange has his endorsement and is “strong on Border & Wall, the military, tax cuts & law enforcement.”
Luther Strange of the Great State of Alabama has my endorsement. He is strong on Border & Wall, the military, tax cuts & law enforcement. — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 14, 2017
The message followed a tweeted endorsement by Trump last week in an attempt to boost Strange in what could be a close race.
Strange faces a slate of challengers in the GOP primary, including former Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore, U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks, state Sen. Trip Pittman and Christian Coalition leader Randy Brinson.
Based loosely on the story of Samson from the Bible, Sam's Son (nice), a Prohibition-era Americana musical, explores themes of purity, hypocrisy, and liberation while simultaneously serving German pretzels and draft root beer...on both levels of a 100+ year old church. Yum and awesome. Tickets available soon.
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Police say an 81-year-old Pennsylvania man who left a phone message threatening to blow up a school says he misdialed and was trying to return a threatening call he’d received from another number.
Online court records don’t list an attorney for Lawrence Stabler, the Loyalsock Township man arrested Thursday night.
Police say Stabler left a message on the answering machine at the Donald E. Schick Elementary School threatening to “blow up” the building near Williamport earlier in the day.
Police say Stabler acknowledged making the call, but told them he was trying to call back another number from which he’d received threatening calls.
Stabler has been jailed in Lycoming County, after he was unable to immediately post $25,000 bond.
Fresh off their headlining set at Outside Lands, Gorillaz have announced a show at San Francisco’s Bill Graham Civic on Wednesday October 4 with Vince Staples & Danny Brown.
Pre-sale for the show is on 8/17 at 10AM (password = humanz) & the general on sale is Friday morning 8/18 at 10AM.
Gorillaz TV Series Coming In 2018
For tickets and info head to apeconcerts.com.
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Jordan Peele, Greta Gerwig and Guillermo del Toro are among those vying for the top honor from the Directors Guild of America Saturday at the 70th annual DGA dinner and ceremony in Beverly Hills.
The Directors Guild Awards are often a reliable predictor of who will walk away with the best director Oscar at the Academy Awards. Last year "La La Land" director Damien Chazelle won both.
"Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri" director Martin McDonagh and "Dunkirk" director Christopher Nolan are also competing in the feature film category. All but McDonagh are nominated for a directing Oscar.
Judd Apatow is hosting the untelevised ceremony which also awards achievements in commercial, scripted series and live television directing. Aziz Ansari is among those nominated for directing a comedy series.
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Two Texas youth prison guards are accused of choking a teenager in custody until he became unconscious and asking him if he was “ready to go sleep.”
Court documents released Friday also accuse a third correctional officer at the same state-run juvenile lockup in North Texas of walking up to another teenager and punching him in the head and body four times with a closed fist.
All three were arrested this week and charged with official oppression as part of a state investigation into the troubled Texas Juvenile Justice Department. Since last year, at least nine Texas juvenile correctional officers have been arrested on abuse or misconduct charges.
It was not immediately clear Friday whether the latest correctional officers arrested had been arraigned or entered a plea.
Following the release of the Band’s 4th No 1 Album Freedom Child, the band will play the Cork venue on 25 June.
The Script have announced that they will be a part of next year’s Live at the Marquee line-up.
The three-piece band are one of the world’s most successful bands and have sold over 29 million records, scored x3 multi-platinum albums and have also picked up a huge following in the USA where they have x4 platinum selling singles under their belt.
Having sold over 1.4 million tickets across 203 headline shows including selling out the legendary Croke Park stadium in their hometown in a matter of minutes, we’d recommend grabbing these fast.
Tickets go on sale Friday 15 December from all usual outlets.
You’ve probably seen this one many, many times before, but that adorable fish-shaped waffle cone never gets old — especially when the ice cream swirling up out of its mouth is crowned with cat ears and a unicorn horn.
The Colby Hornets baseball campaign came to a close last week Thursday when the Hornets fell on the road 0-10 in the first round of WIAA regional action to the Stratford Tigers.
For Colby, their opening playoff game was just their 11th game of the season, and just as the rust was shaking off, their season came to an end.
How many times did you shovel/snowblow this winter?
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Gov. David Ige signed the legislation Tuesday — less than a week after President Trump pulled out of the historic pact — committing to a reduction of greenhouse gases and creating a commission to tackle rising sea levels.
The island-chain state is acutely at risk from inundation due to changing climate. In April, water levels broke the 1905 record for highest tides, and experts say it will probably be broken again in 2017.
At least 12 other states have joined Hawaii in pushing back against Trump, creating the U.S. Climate Alliance. The group’s members are pledging to stay the course with regard to commitments to the Paris Agreement and the Clean Power Plan, despite the new administration’s abdication of both.
Since Trump ditched Paris last week, he’s received considerable backlash from local and global leaders alike, including the business community. Now that one state has written its climate commitments into law, the resistance is beginning to look a whole lot stiffer.
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An elegant brunch and the chance to visit with Santa made for family memories and photos at the Country Club Sunday. Melody Deleon, 4, and her grandmother, Caryn Ribbs, were among the many families who visited buffet tables offering everything from custom-made omelets to frosted Christmas cookies before heading to a brightly decorated North Pole outpost to see Santa Claus. (Click photo for larger image.)
Rome, March 20 (IANS) Lazio’s Brazilian defender Luiz Felipe has signed a contract extension until 2022 with the capital football club.
The signing on Monday comes after Lazio’s sporting director Igli Tare announced last month that Dutchman Stefan De Vrij — a cornerstone of the team’s defense — would not extend his contract, which expires in June, reports Efe.
Luiz Felipe, who will turn 21 on Thursday, joined Lazio in 2016 and played on loan with the second-tier club Salernitana last season before returning to Serie A.
With Lazio, Luiz Felipe played 11 league games and three Italian Cup matches, as well as eight Europa League contests.
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Rascals restaurant in London is hosting a cheese pulling contest
The winner gets their body weight in cheese.
Guests also take part in a DIY mozzarella masterclass.
Rascals is the sister restaurant of ball pit bar Ballie Ballerson.
Rascals restaurant in London is hosting a cheese pulling contest where the winner can get their weight in cheese.
At the event, called Fromage à Trois,. Cheese pulls can reach 2m.
The evening starts with a DIY mozzarella masterclass where guests learn how to stretch the cheese. They are then seated and served an aligot, a French dish made with potatoes and melted cheese.
Organisers expect 11 kg of cheese to be stretched every night. They have over 50 kg on reserve.
Rascals is the sister restaurant of ball pit bar Ballie Ballerson.
The cheese contest runs every other week until March 2018. Tickets cost £35.
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Food, clothing, entertainment, medicine, shelter, transportation and so much more are brought to you by agriculture! So join the celebration Feb. 5-11 when the Missouri Farm Bureau and County Farm Bureaus across the state celebrate the importance of agriculture.
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Good evening,
Another day in Middle Georgia, another day of scattered storms with heavy rain!
The forecast remains very much the same through the end of the week, and we are going to be cranking up the heat a bit. Beginning tomorrow, we can expect much of Middle Georgia to make it into the upper 80’s with a few 90’s as well. Heat index values will make it feel even warmer through the end of the week.
Friday has a very similar forecast, which is not great news if you are headed to the Macon Bacon home opener. Hopefully those hit and miss showers stay away from the field!
The weekend will see a decrease in rain chances, but no days are looking completely dry this weekend or next week.
Also note that the 41 First Alert Weather Team will be at Kroger on Hartley Bridge rd. in Macon tomorrow from 4:30-6:30pm programming weather radios and broadcasting live. Come say hi if you are around!
Have a great night!
Chief Meteorologist Cecilia Reeves
Lebanon's rival parties reached an agreement on Tuesday over the electoral law, Foreign Minister Gebran Bassil said, seemingly resolving a looming political crisis and paving the way for a parliamentary election. FILE PHOTO - Lebanon's Foreign Minister Gebran Bassil talks during an interview with Reuters at his office in Beirut September 10, 2015.
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The hunt is on again as visitors prepare to scour Ripley for hidden pigheaded scarecrows.
Already dotted throughout the village in rafters, trees and on walls work is well underway for the return of Ripley Scarecrow Pigfest on Wednesday, August 23.
Originally organised by Karen Evans the scarecrow trail has continued to grow and encourage people to visit the countryside, following on from the foot and mouth crisis in 2001.
The theme of pigs has its roots in the Ingilby family, Sir Thomas Ingilby of Ripley Castle is said to have saved King Edward III from being gored by a wild boar in 1355. All the scarecrows carry a pigs head and themed because of this story.
Shops throughout the village are offering visitors the chance to purchase competition sheets, and cataloge the scarecrow's name and a number that is assigned to them . Once completed and checked sheets will be entered into a prize draw, with names pulled from a hat.
Competition sheets cost £3 and can be purchased from shops or in Ripley.
According to the city, workers from Kramer Technical Services started preparing the Rhythm City barge porte cochere for demolition today.
Tear down and removal of the structure is expected to start on Tuesday.
The City of Keokuk voted to take the barge back in May. It was hoped at the time that river levels would be low enough to send the barge to Keokuk at the end of May, but so far, that has not happened.
Stripperand Lady Victoria Hervey also claim they cavorted with the couple — with Siara saying that "Mel was the boss in their relationship." Lorraine, meanwhile, included what she said were private emails in her court documents, including one where she tells Mel about how excited she is about getting together, adding: "It has been too long!"
× Storms diminishing across the area
Radar has shown a marked decrease in the intensity and coverage of thunderstorm activity across northern Illinois. This trend is expected to continue, though isolated storms may pop up yet this evening.
DECATUR, Ala. (AP) - North Alabama's newspapers, The Decatur Daily and the TimesDaily, are cutting back on their paper editions.
The Decatur Daily reports it is discontinuing print editions on Saturdays and Mondays beginning March 5. The change to five days a week also applies to The Decatur Daily's sister newspaper, the TimesDaily in Florence.
Publisher Clint Shelton says the change is due to the rising cost of newsprint and the changing habits of its readers, who are turning more to the online edition of the newspapers.
Shelton says that "while the frequency of the print edition is changing, the newspaper's commitment to covering news, sports, events and stories every day of the week remains a 24/7 priority."
Information from: The Decatur Daily, http://www.decaturdaily.com/decaturdaily/index.shtml
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April 13 Beni Stabili SpA:
* Believing unfounded request for arbitration made by "Comit Pension Fund In Liquidation", will participate in arbitration against company for defense of its rights
* Will present counterclaim for reimbursement by pension fund of the amount paid by Beni Stabili to Agenzia Delle Entrate Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
LONDON, March 19 (IFR) -
* Will be a EUR500m no-grow 7yr, launch in the near future. RegS, Lux listing, 1k/1k denoms. Manufacturer target markets are eligible counterparties, professional clients and retail (all distribution channels). (8:10am)
COUNCIL OF EUROPE DEVELOPMENT BANK, rated Aa1/AA+/AA+ (st/pos/st), has mandated Credit Agricole CIB, DZ BANK, Goldman Sachs International and Rabobank as Joint bookrunners to arrange a series of investor meetings across Europe in preparation for a potential 7-10 year euro-denominated Reg S Social Inclusion Bond transaction which will follow, subject to market conditions. FCA/ICMA stabilisation. The manufacturer target markets (MIFID II product governance) as assessed by the lead managers are eligible counterparties, professional clients and retail (all distribution channels). (March 5)
Latest reports state that Real Madrid midfielder Marco Asensio is seeking emergency talks with the club as interest from Arsenal intensifies. The Gunners are understood to have made the 21-year-old a possible transfer target this summer and Asensio now wants assurances from Zinedine Zidane that he will be a regular starter for Los Blancos this season.
Spanish portal Diario Gol states that Gunners boss Arsene Wenger is ready to activate the players £72M release clause to bring him to The Emirates with reports stating that Asensio could use this interest as a bartering tool to get an improved contract at the Santiago Bernabeu.
The man from Menorca is still on a youth team player’s salary in the Spanish capital and is understood to have to want around £5M-a-season before committing his future to Real. Having scored 10 goals in 38 appearances last term, Asensio now believes he deserves a pay rise after proving his value to the team.
A chemical in the lining of canned food has been linked to an increased risk of diabetes and obesity.
According to a new report the chemical, Bisphenol A, or B.P.A. is being used less but can still be found in plenty of products.
The Center for Environmental Health recently tested more than 250 cans, purchased at supermarkets and dollar stores. They found nearly 40 percent still contain B.P.A. That’s down from 67 percent two years ago but Charles Margulis with the Center for Environmental Health says that’s still too high and should be zero percent.
Several major food manufacturers have either taken B.P.A. out of their products or are in the process of doing so. Some companies even add a B.P.a.-free label.
Princess Charlotte may have a brand-new baby brother, but she proved on Monday that the spotlight will always be on her. The 2-year-old royal stole the show when her dad Prince William walked her and older brother Prince George into the hospital to meet their younger sibling hours after mom Kate Middleton gave birth.
While 4-year-old George seemed a little bored by all the hoopla, Charlotte couldn't stop waving and smiling at the media throng.
So cute! Prince William arrives at the hospital with Prince George and Princess Charlotte to visit their new baby brother. pic.twitter.com/vHYf6ezY0l — TODAY (@TODAYshow) April 23, 2018
William and Kate later posed for pics with the newborn on the steps of the Lindo Wing of St. Mary's Hospital as women the world over marveled that Kate was leaving the facility--in heels!--just seven hours after giving birth.
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MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A woman is in the hospital after being shot early this morning. Deputies from the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office say 19 year old Andrea Hawkins was shot in the leg as she stood on her balcony at the Arbor Apartments. The apartment complex is located at 3901 Northside Drive. Hawkins and her roommates got into a argument. Police say an unknown male joined the altercation. Authorities say that person got a rifle and started shooting at Hawkins and her roommates standing on the balcony. The suspect drove off in a gold car. Hawkins is in stable condition.
Anyone with information in reference to this incident is urged to contact the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office at 478-751-7500, or Macon Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-877-68CRIME.
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Walker, Mich. — Shoppers at a west Michigan Meijer store experienced some tense moments Friday evening when a message came over the intercom announcing that there were missiles headed for the United States.
It happened around 9:45 p.m. at the Meijer on Wilson Avenue NW in Walker, Mich.
But according to police, the incident was a prank.
After investigating, police said it appeared the call was made from an unknown phone within the store.
Officers are working with Meijer personnel to gather more information.
Anyone with information is asked to call Walker Police Dept.
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March 19 (Reuters) - IPE Group Ltd:
* ‍REVENUE FOR YEAR INCREASED BY 10.5% TO HK$941.4 MILLION​
* ‍PROFIT FOR YEAR INCREASED BY 4.7% TO HK$114.7 MILLION​
* ‍PROPOSED FINAL DIVIDEND OF HK1.6 CENTS​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Some lucky Game of Thrones fans in the North-east were left in shock yesterday as one of the series’ most popular characters helped pack their tree.
Kit Harington – who plays Jon Snow in the show – was lending a hand at Wardhill Castle in Aberdeenshire helping people park and pack their Christmas trees.
It’s likely Harington was in the area with his fiancee and Game of Thrones actor Rose Leslie, whose parents live at nearby Lickleyhead Castle and own Wardhill Castle.
An image of the star posing with one of the trees had been posted on the castle’s Instagram page on Saturday, but has since been deleted.
One fan said: “He was very down to earth, just mucking in and helping out with everything.
“He seemed very friendly, but people weren’t approaching him for selfies as it was very obvious he was there as a family member rather than a celebrity.”
The actor was also spotted shopping at Inverurie Tesco earlier in the day.
How easy is it to recover data from your electronic devices after they've been dropped, soaked or smashed? Business Insider UK wanted to find out and put the question to the test.
With the help of data recovery experts Kroll Ontrack, we tried to destroy six electronic devices - a portable hard drive, USB stick, laptop, desktop computer, tablet and smartphone. We threw the devices from various heights, hit them with hammers and drenched them in water to ensure maximum damage.
Destroying the data is harder than you think. Despite our best efforts, we couldn't destroy all the data on the devices. Information was easily recoverable on the laptop, desktop and phone but was destroyed on the USB, hard drive and tablet.
Produced & Filmed by David Ibekwe. Special Thanks to James Cook and Kroll Ontrack.
CHICAGO (CBS) — The Village of Brookfield is celebrating 125 years on Wednesday.
The city will pay tribute to its historic past during its Fourth of July parade.
The grand marshal, 92-year-old Mary Phillips, has a very special connection to the village.
According to the Riverside-Brookfield Landmark, she’s lived in the same house since birth.
After the parade there will be a party with food, music and games for the kids.
March 30 Great Elm Capital Corp
* Announces its intention to commence a tender offer to purchase up to $10 million of its common stock
* Great Elm Capital Corp - offer to purchase up to $10 million in cash of its common stock, at a price per share within range of $11.50 to $12.17 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom)
× Venetian Isles mandatory evacuation order starts tomorrow at noon, curfew from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.
NEW ORLEANS – A mandatory evacuation order for Venetian Isles and the Lake Catherine area will go into effect at noon on October 7.
Mayor Mitch Landrieu announced the mandatory evacuation order at an afternoon press conference announcing the city’s preparations for Tropical Storm Nate.
The storm is expected to make landfall in Louisiana overnight on Saturday as a category one hurricane.
Landrieu announced a 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew on Saturday.
Superintendent Michael Harrison said the NOPD will be fully staffed for the duration of the weather event, and officers have been instructed to enforce the curfew.
Officers will also be ticketing anyone driving through flooded streets and pushing water into homes or businesses, Harrison said.
Barricades will be erected at all intersections that are prone to flooding, and both the mayor and the superintendent urged all citizens to stay off the road during this storm.
Plans for a new 777-room hotel and casino for downtown Las Vegas have been submitted to the city for review.
The documents show plans to construct a nearly 460-foot (140-meter) hotel tower over Fremont Street with nearly 118,000 square feet (11,000 square meters) of casino space.
Downtown Las Vegas developer Derek Stevens is listed in the documents as the owner and CEO of the project.
The project is planned for the former site of the Las Vegas Club and Mermaids casinos and Glitter Gulch strip club, which were demolished last year. The project plans also include a parking garage.
The Las Vegas Planning Commission is scheduled to review the plans and permit requests Tuesday. The project is expected to go before the city council in June.
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Toilet paper is being bought in bulk at supermarkets in Taiwan as residents fear a price hike. No reporter narration.
An Alpena man was arrested after he reportedly pulled out a gun in a coffee shop.
The Alpena Police says they were called to a coffee shop in downtown Alpena shortly before 11 Monday morning.
It was because a suspect had brandished a gun inside the business.
Authorities say the suspect was in a verbal altercation with people inside the shop.
That’s when he pulled out a handgun.
Officers responded and talked to the suspect, a 20-year-old man.
They were able to take him into custody without incident.
He is lodged at the Alpena County Jail for felony assault and firearm offenses.
The incident remains under investigation and a report is being sent the prosecutor’s office for review.
Elon Musk, Laverne Cox, and Mahershala Ali had big years. Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic/Getty
2017 was certainly an interesting one. Before you bid a fond farewell to the exhaustion, politics, and daily grind of it all, let's take a look back at the people who inspired us this year.
From Ta-Nehisi Coates' searingly insightful op-eds to Jessica Chastain's advocacy work, there's plenty of applause to go around. Which means that maybe, just maybe, 2017 wasn't completely terrible after all.
NEW YORK (AP) - Comedy Central’s Jordan Klepper is planning a slumber party for young activists pushing for action on gun control
Klepper plans to host Thursday’s episode of his show, “The Opposition,” from a living room of a private home in Bethesda, Maryland. That’s where young people are gathering in preparation for Saturday’s March For Our Lives on Washington to oppose gun violence.
Klepper took special interest in the issue even before he began hosting the show last fall. He did several stories on gun control when he was part of “The Daily Show.”
He plans to stay in character, as a right-wing conspiracy theorist, as he interviews the activists. His show airs at 11:30 p.m. Eastern.
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Chelan Douglas Land Trust Cashmere Canyons Preserve Project Could Bring 10 Miles Of Trails
The Chelan Douglas Land Trust, working with generous private landowners has permanently conserved more than 2,000 acres near Cashmere.
Curt Soper, Chelan Douglas Land Trust Executive Director, says two parcels of land are included in this conservation act…
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Over 10 miles of trails will be open to the public with stunning wildflower displays and sweeping views from the Columbia River to the high cascades.
The first priority, Soper says, is to establish a trail head…
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The land trust is seeking funding to design and build a trail head- and will also manage the trail head…
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To learn more about the Chelan Douglas Land Trust and the Cashmere Canyons Preserve Project, visit their website at www.cdlandtrust.org
LAKE COUNTY (KRON) — An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.5 hit Lake County near Anderson Springs Monday.
The quake struck at around 1:31`p.m. It was centered about 2 miles west of Anderson Springs and 4 miles south of Cobb.
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The Persian New Year was celebrated with what has become a traditional event in Anaheim Hills.
The annual Norooz festival at the East Anaheim Gymnasium on Saturday, March 17, was started 15 years ago by a group of mothers who wanted to share to the cultural ceremony with the community, said PJ Jafari in an email. It first was held at the Canyon Hills Library, but moved to the gymnasium as it grew.
This year more than 80 children performed to welcome the new year, which is tied to the beginning of spring. Participants greeted each other over tea and sweets.
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NOAA-20, the first satellite in the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s new Joint Polar Satellite System has passed rigorous testing and is now operational.
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April 20 Reven Housing REIT Inc:
* Reven Housing REIT acquires 68 SFR portfolio in Birmingham, Alabama
* Reven Housing REIT Inc - contract purchase price for 68 acquired properties was approximately $5.2 million exclusive of closing costs
* Reven Housing REIT Inc says company funded 100% of purchase with cash Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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The peer support group gives people the opportunity to meet with others who understand some of what they are going through. Run by a facilitator, the sessions offer a chance to ask questions, get information and share experiences in a safe and supportive environment.
TWO members of a Brisbane family are dead and four other people are in hospital after a crash on the Bruce Highway between Gympie and Maryborough marred the final day of the Easter weekend. Police confirmed two people were killed - a 30-year-old woman and her 22-year-old male passenger.
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Morrison is out of the lineup against Milwaukee on Wednesday, Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Morrison will remain on the bench for the fifth time in six games with the Twins competing in National League ballparks. Look for him to serve as a defensive replacement or pinch hitter for the series finale before rejoining the starting nine Thursday.
New Delhi: In his first address to the nation on the eve of Independence Day, President Ram Natbh Kovind on Monday said it is our national resolve to attain desired milestones for a New India by 2022 when India completes 75 years of independence.
“New India must be a society rushing towards the future and also a compassionate society,” he added.
“We should work with unity and purpose to ensure that benefits of government policies reach all sections of society,” said Kovind. The president also asked people to ensure that daughters are not discriminated against and they get the best education.
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SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - LGBT-rights groups are settling a lawsuit after Utah repealed a law restricting talk about homosexuality in classrooms.
National Center for Lesbian Rights attorney Christopher Stoll said Friday they're thankful lawmakers ended the rules banning "advocacy of homosexuality" that created a culture of silence for LGBT students.
He says the Utah case sets the stage for challenging similar laws in states like Arizona, Alabama and Texas.
The Utah Attorney General's Office declined immediate comment.
The 2001 law was originally aimed at sex-education, but had also been cited when a book about lesbian mothers was pulled from a school-library shelf.
The plaintiffs also said it blocked teachers from protecting a 7-year-old boy from bullies because they couldn't say it was OK to be gay. Those claims were resolved in the settlement.
April 10 Ledman Optoelectronic Co Ltd :
* Sees net profit for Q1 FY 2017 to decrease by 10 percent to 40 percent, compared to net profit of Q1 FY 2016 (10.1 million yuan)
* Says no longer renewal of Chinese super league contract as main reason for the forecast
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Just months after opening a new store in Colorado Springs, Gordmans at Chapel Hills Mall will close their doors.
This comes after the Omaha-based discount chain filed for bankruptcy last month.
Since then, Houston-based Stage Stores, Inc. has purchased about half of Gordmans stores at a bankruptcy auction, leaving other locations to be liquidated.
Closing sales are going on now at the Chapel Hills Mall store, which will close by May 31.
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BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade chief said on Monday that the World Trade Organization is losing its focus on trade negotiations in favor of litigation and needed to rethink how it defines developing economies.
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“We need to clarify our understanding of development within the WTO. We cannot sustain a situation in which new rules can only apply to a few and that others will be given a pass in the name of self-proclaimed development status,” U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer told the opening session of the WTO’s ministerial meeting in Buenos Aires.
SINGAPORE: Private property developers saw stronger sales in January despite the lack of new project launches, figures released by the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) on Wednesday (Feb 15) showed.
Excluding executive condominiums (ECs), 381 new private homes were sold last month, up 17.6 per cent from the 324 sold in January last year. Including ECs, 565 units were sold, up from the 480 sold in the same period a year ago.
Compared to December – a traditionally quiet month for property transactions – sales excluding ECs were up 3.8 per cent.
Property developers launched 108 new homes in January, down from the 159 units launched in January last year. The bulk of the units were from The Glades in Bedok Rise, which launched the remaining 76 homes in the 726-unit development.
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Welterweight champion Keith Thurman is relinquishing his WBC title.
Thurman, who also owns the WBA belt, said Tuesday he would step aside while rehabilitating from elbow surgery and a recent hand injury. That should lead to Danny Garcia and Shawn Porter fighting for the championship.
Garcia and Porter have lost to Thurman. WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman said Thurman will be a mandated opponent for the organization's champion once he heals.
The 29-year-old Thurman (28-0, 22 knockouts) has been plagued by a string of injuries the last two years. He injured his neck in an auto accident in February 2016, four months before beating Porter.
He defeated Garcia by split decision in a welterweight unification match on March 4, 2017. A month later he had major surgery on his right elbow to remove bone spurs and calcium deposits.
In training last month, Thurman damaged his hand.
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A convenience store owner is facing felony charges after allegedly attacking a customer with a hammer.
It happened at the Shell station in the 400 block of North Main Street.
The alleged victim told police he had just purchased a sandwich when Zafar Chaudhary pulled out the hammer and hit him in the mouth. The impact chipped and loosened several of his teeth.
A witness on the scene gave a little more detail about what happened, adding the two had been in a verbal altercation before the owner asked the man to leave. The argument ended when the man was hit.
Chaudhary was arrested and charged with aggravated assault.
He is scheduled to be in court Monday.
St. Mary and St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church is a former Roman Catholic parish by the name of "Our Lady of Peace," as a sign reminds you. It was almost stunning to see the word "Peace" one day after almost 50 Coptic Christians were killed in Palm Sunday attacks in Egypt.
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Will Power, R.W. Baird senior research analyst, weighs in on the likelihood of Apple becoming the first company to reach $1 trillion market capitalization.
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP)  Penn State University says it has banned its near-century-old outdoor recreation club from going outside because it is too dangerous out in the wilderness.
The 98-year-old Penn State Outing Club announced last week that the university will no longer allow the club to organize outdoor, student-led trips starting next semester. The university's offices of Student Affairs and Risk Management made the determination that the hiking, camping and other outdoors-focused activities the student-led club has long engaged in are too risky.
The Outing Club's current president Richard Waltz tells the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette that the decision wasn't an open dialogue and they weren't briefed on the determination.
A Penn State spokeswoman says student safety is the school's primary focus. Two other outdoor recreation clubs also have been directed to end trip offerings.
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Wife. Mother. Raconteur. Holocaust survivor. Born May 24, 1929, in Amsterdam; died Jan. 8, 2017, in Montreal, of natural causes; age 88. Celine Spier Polak never gave a hoot about what other people thought.
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HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Zimbabwe's new leader has publicly named more than 1,800 companies and individuals accused of illegally stashing hundreds of millions of dollars overseas and not bringing the money home under a now-expired amnesty deal.
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has vowed to fight corruption after the dramatic resignation in November of longtime leader Robert Mugabe, whose government was accused of widespread mismanagement of the once-prosperous country.
Mnangagwa announced the amnesty deal in December. He now says $591 million of the $1.2 billion suspected to be illegally stashed overseas has been returned.
His list shows China as the main destination for the money.
Four Zimbabwe state-owned diamond-mining firms are among those accused of moving the most money abroad in "illicit financial flows."
Mnangagwa says those on the list should "take heed" or face prosecution.
BOSTON (AP) — Two men charged with first-degree murder in connection with the shooting death of an innocent bystander at a Boston street festival in 2014 are headed to trial.
Jury selection in the trial of Keith Williams and Wesson Colas is scheduled for Monday in Suffolk Superior Court.
Prosecutors say Williams and Colas were rivals who confronted each other with guns near a Caribbean festival in Dorchester in August 2014. Prosecutors say Williams fired, but Colas did not.
A bullet struck and killed 24-year-old Dawnn Jaffier, a city youth worker.
Under state law, both men face murder charges and will be tried together even though they are rivals. Their defense lawyers had had asked a judge to separate the cases.
Williams’s attorney says his client was wrongly identified as the shooter.
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Howard will be in goal for Monday's tilt against the Panthers, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports.
Howard followed up his win versus the Jets -- his first in eight games -- with a disastrous outing against St. Louis in which he gave up four goals on a mere 10 shots before getting the hook. The netminder has been disappointing the season, but continues to maintain the starting job because Petr Mrazek has fared just as poorly.
Recently Rebecca was on her way to work when her route was greatly affected by a detour that just completely messed her up. However, it really had her thinking about how God operates in a very similar way with us.
Lawmakers approved the change during the past session, and the DOT believes it will allow them to determine who is using the permanent disability placards and to deter family members from passing the cards down to relatives who may be misusing them.
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Police and firefighters block off streets near the Port Authority Bus Terminal in New York City after a possible pipe bomb explosion in an underground passageway caused chaos during morning rush hour yesterday.
A 27-year-old injured suspect has been detained, the police tweeted.
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Warren Buffett, chief executive officer and chairman of Berkshire Hathaway Inc, arrives at a National Auto Dealers Association event in New York in this file photo dated March 31, 2015.
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc on Monday said it has taken a 17.5 million share stake in Synchrony Financial and shed its investment in the financial services company's former parent, General Electric Co.
In a regulatory filing detailing its U.S.-listed stock holdings, Berkshire said it owned about $521 million of Synchrony shares as of June 30.
It also reported no holdings of GE, after having reported a roughly $315 million stake as of March 31.
Investors follow Berkshire's stock holdings closely to determine what has won or lost Buffett's favor. Smaller equity investments at Berkshire are normally made by Buffett's deputies Todd Combs and Ted Weschler.
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Assemblyman Matt Dababneh said Friday he is resigning from office at the end of the month, a decision that comes four days after he was publicly accused of masturbating in front of a lobbyist and other inappropriate behavior.
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United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon addresses his staff on his last day at the U.N. headquarters, Friday, Dec. 30, 2016. United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon addresses his staff on his last day at the U.N. headquarters, Friday, Dec. 30, 2016.
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West Ham United's signing Andre Ayew has revealed he still monitors how Marseille are performing and has a connection with the club after spending almost eleven years of his career over there.
"It's part of my life and me. I look all the time matches, assured the Hammer in micro SFR Sport .
He then congratulated the club took a turn with the arrival of the American investor.
'It's a certainty. There will be a player level and I mean quality of the players there will improve and that will be wonderful for the club and the city.'
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Steve Austin Speaks On Why He Won’t Return To The Ring Like Goldberg
Stone Cold Steve Austin says he has no plans to make an in-ring return like Goldberg did last year. On the latest edition of the Steve Austin Show podcast, Austin answered a question from a fan about having one more match. Austin, currently 52, didn’t use the word “retired” but did indicate that his in-ring days are definitely behind him. Austin said he still loves wrestling, but that he’s enjoying his post-wrestling life.
Stone Cold noted on the podcast that he’s happy with his decision to “ride off into the sunset” after his 2003 WrestleMania match against The Rock. The WWE Hall of Famer added that he’s satisfied enough with his career that he doesn’t want to take on the pressure of a comeback match, and that’s the bottom line.
While Goldberg’s return against Brock Lesnar at Survivor Series did generate positive buzz for WWE, Austin indicated that he feels the spotlight should be on the younger generation of the wrestling business.
Burn ban lifted on popular recreation area south of Bismarck
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The North Dakota Game and Fish Department has lifted its ban on open fires on the Oahe Wildlife Management Area south of Bismarck-Mandan.
That means campers, anglers and other outdoors enthusiasts can again have campfires. But the area still falls under any burn restrictions implemented by area counties.
The wildlife management area covers 25 square miles in portions of Morton, Burleigh and Emmons counties. It's a heavily wooded recreation area along the Missouri River and prone to wildfires when it's dry.
Facebook on Sunday faced a backlash about how it protects user data, as American and British lawmakers demanded that it explain how a political data firm with links to President Trump’s 2016 campaign was able to harvest private information from more than 50 million Facebook profiles without the social network’s alerting users.
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Thor Saiki, 18, of Boy Scout Troop 46, levels headstones and realigns the landscape for his Eagle Scout project Feb. 4 in a The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints section of Alae Cemetery in Hilo.
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The Houston Astros aren't resting on their laurels after winning the World Series.
Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reported Monday that the Astros "have shown interest in free-agent righties Yu Darvish and Jake Arrieta" and that Houston may "explore the trade market if a pitcher such as Tampa Bay righty Chris Archer becomes available."
This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.
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WASHINGTON: The United States has confirmed it had used uranium rounds during 2015 air strikes in Syria.
The US Central Command admitted that the combination of Armored Piercing Incendiary rounds containing high explosive incendiary rounds had been used in Syria during November 2015 with the view to destroy ISIS’s truck fleet at a large scale. These vehicles were being used to transport illegal oil.
The US had earlier used this controversial ammunition in Iraq after its occupation.
APOLLO, Pa. (AP)  A Pennsylvania family has been reunited with its dog 10 years after the dog went missing.
Debra Suierveld and her family assumed their dog Abby had died after she ran away in 2008 from their home in Apollo. Decade-old sadness turned to joy Saturday when Suierveld received word someone had found the dog.
George Speiring says the black Labrador mix showed up on his front porch in Lower Burrell, 10 miles (16 kilometers) west of Apollo. Speiring contacted Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley, which discovered the dog's microchip and was able to contact Suierveld.
Someone had taken good care of Abby over the years.
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Suierveld says Abby is in great health and still remembers the commands the family taught her. Suierveld says her family has planned a reunion dinner Sunday to welcome Abby back.
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ST. LOUIS, Mo._Investigators are looking for the cause of a fire in a condominium unit in West County overnight. The fire started just after 2 a.m. on Tawny Ash Court.
Extra firefighters were called in to assist the Creve Coeur Fire Department in putting out the fire.
A neighbor tells FOX 2 the condo was vacant.
Advertising agency JWT Metro and Metrograph Studio published a video this week showcasing the 33 letters of the Georgian alphabet. A word starting with each letter is used to illustrate the letter and to tell the audience an interesting fact from Georgia’s past or modern history.
The video was ordered by the Georgian National Book Center. The brand, “Georgia Made by Characters,” was created for the Georgia Guest of Honour project at the Frankfurter Buchmesse 2018 (Frankfurt Book Fair 2018). Marketing Company ‘Connect’ came up with the concept.
The Georgian alphabet and the language itself have a long history. The Georgian language has been mentioned as one of the oldest languages in the world that is still spoken today.
“The Republicans’ ardor for investigations and oversight, on display throughout the Obama administration, has cooled off considerably with Donald Trump in the White House,” the AP reports.
“Each day seems to bring a new headache or near-crisis from Trump, the latest being the departure of his national security adviser under questionable circumstances involving Russia. Yet if there is a line too far, at which point Republicans will feel duty-bound to call for an independent investigation of their president or his administration, Trump hasn’t crossed it yet.”
How you feel about this film largely depends on how you feel about Happy Madison Productions overall. The films, which usually receive lukewarm reception at best from film critics, still manage to attract fans — much like how a film produced by Tyler Perry would only appeal to fans of the Madea character. If you find Sandler's annoying, recycled impersonations humorous, then Sandy Wexler is the film for you.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Ningbo Jifeng Auto Parts Co Ltd
* Says it was recognized as high-tech enterprise again and could enjoy a tax preference of 15 percent, from 2017 to 2019
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Eight fallen veterans who served for our freedom, yet never received a proper burial, were remembered at the Texas Panhandle War Memorial.
BOSTON (WHDH) - For many of the thousands of people who gather in the Esplanade to take in the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular, the celebration is an annual family tradition.
That’s certainly the case for the Holder family, who say they show up early every year to score seats for the big show.
“We came here and we loved it ever since,” a member of the family told 7News at the Esplanade Wednesday. “We go out and we mingle with other people. We break out dominoes. Other families come over and play with us.”
For others, like Richard Hunnewell, who is visiting Boston from Georgia, this year’s performance will be their first.
“It’s great,” Hunnewell said. “This has been a bucket list item for a long time.”
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PORTSMOUTH, R.I. (WPRI) — A man was arrested on St. Patrick’s day after police found 700 marijuana candies in his car during a traffic stop.
Portsmouth Police say that the driver, David Myrick, was initially stopped just after midnight for driving in and out of the break down lane on Route 24 North in the area of Boyd’s Lane.
An officer said he noticed signs of intoxication and administered a DUI test during the traffic stop, which Myrick failed. Myrick was placed under arrest for suspicion of driving under the influence.
Upon search of Myrick’s vehicle, 700 pieces of individually wrapped marijuana candies marked with the names “Tangerine Mango,” “Pina Colada,” “Pineapple Pomegranate” and” Tootie Fruity” were found and confiscated by police. Police also say they confiscated a sum of cash and over 2 ounces of marijuana.
Myrick was charged with driving under the influence and possession of marijuana. The Rhode Island Attorney General’s Office is still reviewing the case and Myrick may face additional charges.
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The union representing thousands of Las Vegas casino workers says two companies would lose more than $10 million a day combined if housekeepers, cooks and others go on strike.
The Culinary Union detailed Wednesday how it thinks a one-month strike would affect MGM Resorts International and Caesars Entertainment, which operate more than half the properties that would be affected.
The contracts of 50,000 workers employed at 34 casino-hotels expire at midnight Thursday. They could walk off the job any time starting Friday after voting last week to authorize a strike.
MGM says it met with union negotiators this week and has more talks scheduled. The company says it remains confident that it can "resolve the outstanding contract issues."
Caesars did not immediately respond to a request for comment Wednesday.
英国伦敦西部的一栋住宅公寓当地时间星期三（14日）凌晨发生火患，27层高的大楼被大火吞噬。不断从高处掉落的建筑碎片为救火工作增加了难度。
根据英国广播公司，失火大楼是诺丁山（Notting hill）附近的“格兰菲塔”（Grenfell Tower）。警方于凌晨1时16分收到通知，目前有200名消防人员在现场。
根据《每日邮报》报道，起火点是大楼的第五层楼。目击者表示大楼几乎要被烧光，可以听到受困在大楼内的居民的尖叫和求救声。目前有两人被送院治疗。
据英国媒体报道，该建筑建于1974年，共有约120个住宅单位，去年完成耗资1000万英镑的大型翻新。
伦敦市长萨迪克·汗称这起火患是“非常严重的意外”。
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Jake tries to convince Captain Ray to use a loop hole to get Seamus Murphy.
This is an interesting way to attempt to curry favor with your future head coach.
Baron Browning, a five-star linebacker from Kennedale (Texas) and recent Ohio State commit, says prior to announcing his commitment to the Buckeyes he called Urban Meyer and said he was headed to Alabama.
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A short time later, he announced on Twitter he’d be a Buckeye.
Below, in the video from 247Sports, Browning relays how he trolled his soon-to-be head coach and Meyer’s reaction.
ALAMEDA, CALIF. — An underglaze blue “Dragon” stem bowl sold for at $53,975 at Michaan’s August 12 estate auction, despite a chip to the rim, and associated hairline cracks, which contributed to its $3/4,000 estimate. The deep bowl, supported on a splayed hollow stem with a raised ring, and decorated around the exterior with a continuous meandering lotus scroll along with a pair of sinuous five-clawed dragons, had an intentionally white interior. From a private Las Vegas collection, and the Yongzheng Mark of the period clearly visible on the 7¼ inch bowl, it was the top lot of the day. A full review of the auction will appear in a future issue. The price given includes the buyer’s premium. For further information, www.michaans.com or 510-740-0220.
MOSCOW, Dec 11 (Reuters) - President Vladimir Putin on Monday ordered Russian forces in Syria to start withdrawing and held surprise talks with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on a visit to Russia’s Hmeymim air base in Latakia Province, Russian news agencies reported. (Reporting by Andrey Ostroukh; Writing by Polina Nikolskaya; Editing by Andrew Osborn)
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. - At least one person is dead and five injured after a branch from an oak tree snapped and fell on a crowd of people in front of the Rock Island County Courthouse Tuesday night, reports CBS Rock Island affiliate WHBF-TV.
It happened around 9:45 p.m., shortly after the annual Red, White & Boom fireworks show began, according to Rock Island County Sheriff Gerry Bustos.
Illinois-bound traffic on the Centennial Bridge was shut down for more than an hour.
A few witnesses told WHBF they heard people shouting and saw people pulling branches from the scene.
Bankers close to the deal were tight lipped on the reason for the move, saying only that bookbuilding ended last Friday as scheduled. Citi, DBS and UBS were global co-ordinators, joined by CIMB and CLSA as co-lead managers.
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DETROIT (AP) — Wayne State University has a message for former students who owe money to the Detroit school: Come back and let’s make a deal.
Wayne State says it will gradually forgive up to $1,500 in debt if a student returns and enrolls full-time. If a student successfully completes a semester, one-third of the debt will be dropped. Every successful semester will erase more debt.
The school is holding information sessions on June 28 and June 30. Wayne State is calling the program “Warrior Way Back.”
Dawn Medley, an associate vice president, says many students “are shut out of the path of higher education” because they owe relatively small debts. She says Wayne State is “excited to reopen that path.”
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For 26 years, the Dinner In The Canyon has raised important funds to keep the Agua Caliente Cultural Museum open and free to the public.
You may not have seen it as you shopped or diner on Palm Canyon, but its importance to our Native American and local history is crucial. Nestled in the middle of bustling downtown Palm Springs sits a modest little building that houses a very impressive purpose.
For 26 years, the small but powerful museum has showcased dozens of impressive exhibits dedicated to enlightening and educating locals and visitors alike about the rich Native American culture in our Valley.
They say it's so crucial because they all value and appreciate the true heritage of our beautiful Coachella Valley. And thanks to the tiny museum that sits right in the middle of downtown Palm Springs, the Agua Caliente legacy will live on.
It really is a must see for locals and visitors alike, and its free!
It's an age-old debate for many fanbases in any professional league - is it smarter to draft by position of need, or take the best player available. One thing is certain, Ken Holland and his scouting unit have always leaned against what they think are the best players available early on in the draft.
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Each Saturday throughout the winter, the Swaner Preserve & EcoCenter take locals and visitors onto the preserve for snowshoe tours. New Year’s Eve’s attendance brought in a family from the California Bay Area. (Tanzi Propst/Park Record)
GILLETTE, Wyo. (AP) — A Gillette man accused of fatally shooting another man on Thanksgiving Day 2013 is set to go to trial a second time.
Todd Sindelar is scheduled to go to trial for second-degree murder on Tuesday in District Court in Gillette.
Sindelar was sentenced to 48 years in prison for the Nov. 28, 2013, death of 25-year-old Matthew Boyer. He was arrested in South Dakota after a high-speed chase and told investigators he shot Boyer in self-defense.
Sindelar successfully appealed his sentence, claiming prosecutors wrongly instructed the jury to consider his flight from the state after the killing.
Sindelar’s attorneys argued that a 2002 Supreme Court decision classifies a “flight instruction” as a reversible error.
COLTON, Calif. (AP) — Authorities say a man was shot in the arm as he drove along a California freeway.
The Press-Enterprise reports Colton Police Officer Marcelo Llerena says officers received a call from the victim just after 1:30 a.m. Tuesday, saying he had been shot in the left arm while driving along the 215 Freeway.
Llerena says the man was driving a Ford Edge northbound when a gold vehicle pulled up and shot him through the driver’s side window. Paramedics took the victim to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Officials say it wasn’t clear if road rage prompted the incident, or if it was a random attack.
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Last month, Matthew Rush (legal name Greg Grove) was arrested on felony drug charges in Wilton Manors, Florida, for possession of methamphetamine, amid a disturbance at the home of his former partner.
Four days after his arrest, Rush was released after posting a $1,000 bond.
He took to social media to say:
“I’m in good health and going to lay low.”
But now, Str8UpGayPorn has reported that on September 28th, Rush was arrested again and sent back to jail, following the cancelation of his bond by the court.
If convicted for the felony methamphetamine charge, he could face up to five years in prison.
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A Palestinian woman and her son are seen at the entrance of their impoverished house Feb. 15 in Beit Hanun, in the northern Gaza Strip. Their house is near the ruins of a building that was destroyed during the 50-day war between Israel and Hamas militants nearly three years ago, in the summer of 2014.
CNBC's Scott Wapner, "When the Wolves Bite" author, talks about the brawl between billionaires Carl Icahn and Bill Ackman on CNBC's "Fast Money Halftime Report."
LABELLE, Fla. The Harry Chapin Food Bank will distribute 80,000 units of OFF! mosquito repellent over the next three months to Southwest Florida residents.
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Police: Suspect grabbed elderly woman in Palos Hills
Authorities have released a police sketch of the person who grabbed an elderly woman Monday night in Palos Hills. | Palos Hills police
Police are looking for a person who grabbed an elderly woman while she was watering flowers Monday night in southwest suburban Palos Hills.
About 9 p.m., the woman was watering flowers outside in the 7800 block of 100th Street when a male she didn’t know approached and “surprised” her, according to a statement from Palos Hills police. The woman then sprayed him with a hose and screamed for him to go away.
The suspect then put his hand over the woman’s mouth and said, “shut up,” police said. The woman screamed again to alert her husband and the suspect ran away.
The suspect was described as a black male in his late teens or early 20s, police said. He had an Afro and carried a backpack.
Syracuse, N.Y. -- Syracuse FC has announced the schedule for its second season in the National Premier Soccer League.
All 12 of SFC's regular-season games will be against NPSL Midwest Region East Conference rivals.
All conference home matches will kick off at 7 p.m. at OCC's Lazer Stadium.
Season tickets can be purchased here.
Here's the full schedule:
Saturday, May 19 vs Erie
Wednesday, May 23 @ Binghamton
Sunday, May 27 @ Buffalo
Saturday, June 2 @ Erie
Wednesday, June 6 vs Rochester
Saturday, June 9 vs Buffalo
Wednesday, June 13 vs Binghamton
Sunday, June 17 @ Rochester
Friday, June 22 @ Fort Pitt
Sunday, June 24 @ Cleveland
Wednesday, June 27 vs Fort Pitt
Saturday, June 30 vs Cleveland
Location of 3.1 earthquake just north of Concord. (US Geological Survey)
CONCORD (CBS SF) — A 3.1-magnitude earthquake was reported in the East Bay Wednesday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
The quake was reported at 3:57 p.m. and was centered 1.9 miles northwest of Concord, the USGS said.
There was no immediate report of any damage or injuries.
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This August, Montgomery Gentry will be performing at the Missouri State Fair with Whiskey Myers.
Tickets go on June 26.
They’ll be performing August 9 at the Pepsi Grandstand.
MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, Wyo. (AP) - A 21-year-old North Carolina man has suffered severe burns after falling into a hot spring in Yellowstone National Park.
Park officials say Gervais Dylan Gatete of Raleigh, an employee of park concessionaire Xanterra Parks and Resorts, fell into a spring in the Lower Geyser Basin on Tuesday.
Gatete was with seven other people when he fell. He was taken by ambulance to West Yellowstone, Montana, and was flown to the University of Utah Hospital in Salt Lake City.
Hospital spokeswoman Suzanne Winchester said he was in critical but stable condition.
Park spokeswoman Morgan Warthin said the incident is still under investigation.
It's the first serious injury in a thermal area in Yellowstone this year. Last June, a man died after falling into a hot spring in the Norris Geyser Basin.
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* Said on Friday that Piotr Bolesta steps down as the company's CEO
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PULLMAN, Wash. — Two reserve players have been dismissed from the No. 11 Washington State football team.
The Spokesman-Review (http://bit.ly/2xY9bdn ) reported Friday that Zaire Webb and Anthony White Jr. were dismissed after they were arrested for alleged theft from a store on Wednesday night.
Webb is a freshman defensive back and White Jr. is a freshman wide receiver.
Stealing is one of three violations that automatically get a player dismissed from coach Mike Leach’s football team. Assaulting a woman and smoking marijuana also result in dismissal.
Webb has registered one tackle in five games this season as a defensive back. White Jr. hasn’t appeared in a game this season and likely would’ve redshirted.
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VANCOUVER Police Department announced on Monday that a female stunt driver has died on the set of Deadpool during a stunt on a motorcycle.
VPD officers are at the scene, along with investigators from Worksafe BC.
More information will be released when it is available.
One news report says the driver apparently lost control and drove through a glass window on the ground floor of the Shaw Tower across from Canada Place, according to witnesses.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Russian farming conglomerate Rusagro (Ros Agro Plc) said:
* Its net profit was 570 million roubles ($9.53 million) in the second quarter, down 66 percent year on year;
* Revenue went down seven percent year on year to 18.98 billion roubles in the second quarter. In the first six months of 2017, it shrank 1 percent in annual terms to 37.76 billion roubles. Further company coverage: ($1 = 59.8425 roubles) (Reporting by Moscow Newsroom)
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March 31 Q Capital Partners Co Ltd :
* Says all of its 20th series unregistered and unsecured private convertible bonds have been subscribed on March 31
* Says it has raised 7.5 billion won in total
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Very quietly, Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Logan Morrison is putting himself into the conversation as a possible All Star. With Corey Dickerson stealing the spotlight as the Tampa Bay Rays best player so far in 2017, Logan Morrison is quietly putting up huge numbers.
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A portion of ocean water in Laguna Beach is closed to swimming, surfing and diving after about 5,000 gallons of sewage spilled into the water Friday.
A buildup of grease blocked a sewage line in the 1100 block of Gaviota Drive, sending raw sewage up through a manhole and into a nearby storm drain, said Anthony Martinez, water quality program manager for the Orange County Health Care Agency.
The agency closed the area between Legion Street and Bluebird Canyon Drive at about 7 p.m. Friday.
The agency plans to reduce the closure area to 500 feet north and south of Brooks Street by Monday afternoon, Martinez said. The entire area could reopen as early as Tuesday, he said.
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DENVER (CBS4) – Denver International Airport announced on Monday that another international airline will take flight from Denver.
WestJet, a Canadian airline, will be the airport’s 10th international carrier.
Passengers will be able to fly nonstop to Calgary in Alberta, Canada. The daily flights start next March.
Canadian executives say the relationship is especially important because of NORAD.
“We’re proud to have 140 active servicemen here with their families. always a Canadian,” said Stephane Lessard, the Consul General of Canada to Colorado and several other states.
Denver Mayor Michael Hancock says the new service is expected to pump $19 million into Colorado every year and add more than 150 jobs.
ITHACA, N.Y. (AP) -- Chris Lewis scored 17 points and Harvard came from four-points down in the final minutes to pull out a 76-73 win at Cornell in an Ivy League battle Saturday night.
The Crimson, the preseason Ivy League favorite, remains a game back of unbeaten conference leader Penn.
Stone Gettings hit two free throws with 4:43 to put the Big Red up by four, 66-62, but Lewis made two free throws and Danilo Djuricic hit a 3 with 3:09 left to put Harvard in front, 67-66.
Jack Gordon got Cornell even with the first of two free throws, but Seth Towns drilled a 3 with 2:25 remaining and from there Justin Bassey, Christian Juzang and Corey Johnson each hit a pair of free throws to preserve the win.
Towns finished with 15 points, seven boards and six assists for Harvard (10-11, 5-1).
Gettings scored 32 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to lead the Big Red (8-11, 2-4). Matt Morgan added 16 points and dished six assists.
If that were the case, hope GH has nice strict terms on that deal with Cas
If what players are saying is true, which id believe over anything else it’s two things, and I wouldn’t be expecting to see him put any shirt on for a very long time
SEATTLE (AP) — A man who was brought to the U.S. illegally as a child but was protected from deportation by the Obama administration has been taken into custody in the Seattle area in what could be the first case of its kind in the country.
Northwest Immigrants Rights Project Legal Director Matt Adams told The Associated Press Tuesday that 23-year-old Daniel Ramirez Medina was arrested Friday by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. Adams says he believes the young man was apprehended by mistake.
Adams says agents were at the Seattle home to arrest the man’s father and that they took both men into custody. Ramirez Medina has a work permit under Obama’s Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. He’s being held in Tacoma.
Adams says the man is the first person he knows of with DACA status who has been detained.
A Tampa Tarpons played in the FSL from 1957-88, then moved and became the Sarasota White Sox. The Tarpons were affiliated with Philadelphia from 1957-60, Cincinnati from 1961-87 and the White Sox in 1988.
April 5 Evotec AG
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The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe has expressed disgust over social media reports that it was reintroducing local currency, describing it as false.
RBZ Governor John Mangudya said the RBZ wishes to advise members of the public that an article circulated on social media regarding the reintroduction of the Zimbabwe dollar is false and malicious.
"The RBZ dismisses the false article on the reintroduction of the local currency with the contempt it deserves.. Members of the public should ignore the social media article which has apparently been created and circulated by people who seem bent on manipulating parallel market rates for personal gain at the expense of the unsuspecting members of the public," he said.
"The article is also calculated to cause unnecessary anxiety, panic, alarm and despondency within the national economy. The country will continue using the multi-currency system in line with government policy and the bank shall continue to procure cash in foreign currency to support the multicurrency system."
Gamecocks signee Josiah Sightler talks recruiting class, being a dual threat
Swansea senior and USC baseball signee Josiah Sightler discusses his love of hitting, pitching and this year's Gamecocks recruiting class.
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March 28 Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corp :
* Says the co will transfer generic drug business and part of long-listed drugs business to its wholly owned unit, an Osaka-based drug sales firm, via company division
* Says the co plans to sell 100 percent stake in the drug sales unit to Nipro Corp
* Says effective Oct. 1
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All artists are invited to share Jim Coutts’ vision through En Plein Air 2017 at the Coutts Centre for Western Canadian Heritage. The first of three summer open house events is Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Specialist teams are testing to ensure that any residual nerve agent used in the attack against former spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia is chemically cleaned, or removed and safely destroyed.
Work began near the bench in the Maltings shopping centre where they were found on 4 March.
Saddle Mountain State Natural Area in the North Coast Range is closed because large trees have fallen across and blocked Saddle Mountain Road leading into the park. Park Manager Ben Cox said rangers have been working to cut through the trees, but work is stopped because of forecasted high winds on Wednesday, Feb. 15. Weather conditions permitting, work will resume removing the trees Thursday, Feb. 16. The road will reopen when it is safe to do so.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The APD Bomb Squad has been called out to a neighborhood in the Foothills to check out a suspicious package.
There is no other information at this time.
KRQE News 13 will provide updates as they become available.
Murekezi will not be extradited to Rwanda: Malawi court dismisses removal case
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GVC is Negotiating with Playtech to Extend Services Contract Discussions with Playtech could decide the fate of existing iPoker skins Ladbrokes and Coral. Share:
GVC and Playtech are “in discussions” to update the existing services agreement between the two companies, GVC stated as part of its trading update last week.
Playtech provides the services to various Ladbrokes Coral digital assets, which now forms part of the enlarged GVC group following the successful acquisition completed earlier this year.
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A Navy sailor in California who confessed to dealing drugs and received a 14-month prison sentence will be dishonorably discharged from the military.
The Navy-Marine Corps Court of Appeals in Washington, D.C. last week upheld the sentence handed down to Airman Jasmine McClendon during her court-martial in San Diego last May.
She'll be reduced to the Navy's lowest rank and removed from the service on a dishonorable discharge.
Her attorneys requested a less-severe bad conduct discharge, but the tribunal unanimously disagreed.
The Union-Tribune newspaper reports Sunday that McClendon, who was at Naval Air Station Lemoore in Central California, sold drugs including cocaine, methamphetamine and LSD.
A dishonorable discharge triggers a wide range of other sanctions, including the loss of veterans' benefits and the right to possess firearms.
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The St Croix River at Stillwater is predicted to exceed 683 feet above sea level in the late afternoon Saturday, Oct. 7, trigging a no-wake zone from Taylors Falls to the Mississippi River in Prescott, Wis. The river is expected to crest at 684.5 feet Tuesday, Oct. 10. The no-wake zone will remain in effect until water levels recede below 683 feet.
Marinas and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) public water accesses along the St Croix River will be posted advising of the no-wake zone, according to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office.
“Slow no wake” means watercraft should be operated at the slowest speed necessary to maintain steerage, and in no case greater than 5 miles per hour. The no-wake zone protects boaters from flood-related hazards such as floating debris and river currents, the sheriff’s office says. The no wake zone also helps minimize damage to shorelines, levees and islands, which are more vulnerable to damage from wakes during high water events.
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KANO, NIGERIA: One person was seriously injured when a suicide bomber aged around 10 blew herself up in a New Year’s Eve attack in the northeastern Nigerian city of Maiduguri, witnesses and aid workers told AFP Sunday.
The girl approached a crowd buying noodles from a food vendor in the Customs area of the city around 9:30 pm on Saturday and detonated her explosives, they said.
Although no one has claimed responsibility the attack bore the hallmark of Boko Haram Islamists who are notorious for using suicide bombers, mostly women and young girls, in attacking civilian targets.
”The girl walked towards the crowd but she blew up before she could reach her target,” said witness Grema Usman who lives in the area.
Youngsters at Emerson Valley School are feeling inspired after a visit from two serving RAF pilots as part of a memorable First World War and RAF event.
To mark the 100 year anniversary of both the WW1 armistice and the RAF, the whole school community has been learning about the Great War and discovering fascinating facts about aircraft.
Flying Officer Conor and Flying Officer Ollie visited the school to chat to pupils about how the RAF began and its protective role today.
The school also held its very own remembrance service, which was attended by members of The Royal British Legion (Bletchley branch), RAF pilots and The Mayor of Milton Keynes.
Pupils held handmade poppies dedicated to a fallen service person of WW1 from Milton Keynes during the service and created a poppy garden on the school field afterwards.
Wood Memorial boys basketball is once again having another fantastic season.
The Trojans already have 11 wins this year, and on Saturday, they looked to win their third straight as they took on Evansville Day School.
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Lewis Hamilton has responded to rumours of a potential move to Ferrari
Hamilton has entered the final 12 months of his current Mercedes deal and talks have been ongoing over an extension.
However, both parties opened negotiations at the end of last season and the lack of progression has led to speculation the Brit could walk away.
Mercedes chief Toto Wolff has since quashed those rumours but hinted that Hamilton could move to Ferrari after his next deal expires.
But the four-time world champion insists he is going nowhere as he has always been taught about loyalty from a young age.
The mother of Utah man imprisoned in Venezuela for nearly 1½ years is circulating a new audio recording of her son talking about how he’s suffering without medical care.
Laurie Holt said Monday that she’s sharing the recording Joshua Holt sent by cellphone so people can hear how dire the situation is. She’s calling on Venezuela to release him on humanitarian grounds.
In the short recording, he talks about throwing up all night, feeling dizzy and struggling to think.
The 25-year-old traveled to Venezuela in June 2016 to marry a woman. The couple was arrested at her family’s Caracas apartment by police who alleged Holt was stockpiling weapons.
Their families say they’re innocent.
Joshua Holt has a hearing scheduled Tuesday in Caracas, but most of his previous hearings have been canceled.
Starz has found a new man of Gods.
Former Hannibal executive producer Jesse Alexander will serve as co-showrunner on Season 2 of American Gods, per The Hollywood Reporter. He will operate along Gods author Neil Gaiman, who’d already been named showrunner for the upcoming sophomore season.
In November, series co-creators Bryan Fuller and Michael Green exited the fantasy series, reportedly over creative differences. THR reports that these included clashes with Gaiman over the direction of the show and with Freemantle, which produces the drama, over budget.
TVLine has reached out to Fuller and Green for comment.
Gaiman tells THR that Alexander “loves and understands” both Starz’s American Gods and the novel on which it’s based, and that he’s glad that Alexander is “shepherding” the path forward.
In addition to Hannibal, Alexander’s TV credits include Lost, Alias, Heroes, Agent X and Star Trek: Discovery.
Are fundamentalist laws written into the Koran? Do caliphates even exist as a political system? What was the prophet’s view on women speaking up? How much is Western culture is derived from the Abrahamic religions and traditions? And are some core Islamic values at odds with the contemporary materialistic world? A panel of experts tries to explain Islam.
April 13 Peabody Energy Corp:
* Discovery Capital Management LLC reports 29.6 percent stake in Peabody Energy Corp, as of April 3, 2017
* Discovery Capital Management LLC - have been in contact with Peabody regarding alternatives that co could employ to "maximize shareholder value" Source text:(bit.ly/2oaiA9I) Further company coverage:
NEW DELHI Oil giant Saudi Aramco wants to enter into exclusive talks with India to buy a stake in the planned 1.2 million barrels per day (bpd) refinery on the South Asian nation's west coast, India's oil minister said on Wednesday.
The proposed talks come as Saudi Arabia seeks to secure customers for its oil amidst a global supply glut.
With the 1.2 million bpd refinery, the world's largest, India wants to have a greater say in the global fuel trade, Oil Minister Dharmendra Pradhan told reporters in New Delhi.
The country's top refiner Indian Oil Corp will initially hold a 50 percent stake in the project, while Hindustan Petroleum Corp and Bharat Petroleum Corp will own 25 percent each. (Reporting by Nidhi Verma and Neha Dasgupta; Editing by Mark Potter)
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The market showed signs of an intermediate downtrend before it staged a partial recovery. The RBI did not cut rates and sentiment is wait/watch mode given the ongoing Gujarat Assembly elections. The central bank indicated that it is somewhat concerned about rising inflation and possible fiscal slippages. The market slipped till Nifty 10033 on December 06, before it staged a 300-point recovery.
That low broke prior support at 10095 (November 15 and Dec 04) and set up a pattern of lower lows. If the pattern of lower lows continues, the next support will come below 10000. FPIs have ...
BOSTON (AP) Andrew Benintendi hit a go-ahead, two-run single as Boston scored three unearned runs following a dropped throw by second baseman Brad Miller, and the Red Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 on Monday in the annual Patriots’ Day game.
Knuckleballer Steven Wright (1-1) allowed three runs – one earned – and nine hits in six innings as Boston won its third straight. Craig Kimbrel struck out the side in the ninth for a save for the third straight day, his sixth this season.
Blake Snell (0-2) gave up four runs – one earned – and seven hits in five innings. The Rays completed a 1-6 trip that followed a franchise-best 5-2 start.
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A Calgary man who was out on bail while waiting an appeal of his conviction for fatally stabbing his neighbour 37 times is back in custody for allegedly breaching the conditions of his release. Nicholas Rasberry, 32, was sentenced to seven years for manslaughter in the May 2013 death of school teacher Craig Kelloway.
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HURIWA commends Uzodinma over scholarship to Chidinma
A PRO-DEMOCRACY and non-governmental organization, Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA, has commended the senator representing Orlu senatorial zone, Imo state, Chief Hope Uzodinma for his award of full tuitions-free university scholarship to Chidinma Frances Nwadike. Miss Chidinma Frances Nwadike, a 17 year old Imo state born girl made history in the current joint […]
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At its June 27 breakfast forum, 100 Wise Women hosted celebrity chef and Louisville native Damaris Phillips. Attendees of the sold-out event enjoyed a lively keynote presentation from Phillips as well as networking and conversation.
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. — The Parole Board of Canada’s appeal division has upheld a decision to deny parole to a sexual offender in British Columbia who has been behind bars since becoming the country’s youngest dangerous offender in 1999.
Adam Laboucan was 17 when he was handed an indeterminate prison sentence for sexually assaulting a three-month-old boy in Quesnel, B.C.
Laboucan now identifies as female and has changed her name to Tara Desousa.
Desousa’s last unsuccessful application for parole was in November 2017, and she appealed that decision on several grounds, including bias on the part of the board.
A decision from the appeal division released Tuesday rejects Desousa’s appeal, dismissing claims that incomplete or erroneous information was used in reaching a quick decision and saying there was “no reasonable apprehension of bias.”
April 13 Ichor Holdings Ltd:
* Files for stock offering of up to $100 million
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Judge imposes new $1M penalty against former House speaker
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A judge is effectively reinstating a $1 million penalty against a former Pennsylvania House speaker after the state's highest court threw it out as part of a 2012 corruption sentence.
Pennlive.com reported that a Dauphin County judge imposed the new $1 million penalty Wednesday against John Perzel under a law that targets the pensions of state officials convicted of committing crimes on the job.
Perzel's lawyer, Michael Palermo, says he'll appeal.
The state Supreme Court last year rejected Judge Richard Lewis's 2012 restitution order because, under criminal codes, the state can't be considered a victim.
Perzel, a Philadelphia Republican who was once among the state's most powerful politicians, pleaded guilty to conspiracy, conflict of interest and theft. Perzel served nearly two years in prison and was released in 2014.
MIAMI — A Florida nightclub that was shut down after a scantily clad woman rode bareback on a white horse through a crowd will be allowed to reopen.
A Miami Beach code official ruled Monday the city should reinstate the Mokai Lounge's business license after its owners acknowledged five violations and agreed to pay $12,150 in fines. The club also will make a $10,000 donation to Peaceful Ridge Horse Rescue and promises no more animals will be used in the club.
Jayden Gardner (40) of Heritage is greeted by his teammates as he comes off the court at the end of the game. The Heritage Huskies played the Independence Patriots in a boys basketball game that counted for the NCHSAA 4A championship that took place at the UNC Dean Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. on Saturday, March 10, 2018. Independence won 71-60. Fabian Radulescu newsobserver.com
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control has notified Carolina Water Service of a host of violations at its Friarsgate sewage treatment plant in Irmo. The utility is already in hot water, with a federal judge having recently ordered it to stop discharging sewage from its I-20 plant and pay a $1.5 million fine.
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In temperatures well below zero, Alaskans must constantly build and maintain shelter in order to survive.
(WHDH) — There is still time to craft the perfect final away message before AOL’s groundbreaking Instant Messenger signs off forever.
AOL announced Friday that the instant messaging service will come to an end on Dec. 15. It first debuted back in 1997.
The program, which millions knew as AIM, was wildly popular before text messaging took the world by storm.
AOL thanked all of its buddies for making chat history in a tweet.
All good things come to an end. On Dec 15, we'll bid farewell to AIM. Thank you to all our users! #AIMemories https://t.co/b6cjR2tSuU pic.twitter.com/V09Fl7EPMx — AIM (@aim) October 6, 2017
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Local media outlets report the restrictions are being lifted at Carolinas HealthCare, Novant Health Systems, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center and Cone Health. The organizations announced the move will take effect Tuesday at 7 a.m. The restrictions were implemented Feb. 24 for Novant Health Inc., Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center and Cone Health facilities throughout their respective networks.
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On September 25, a suspiciously located cellphone was discovered by a server inside the restroom of Patys Restaurant, a 60-year-old landmark diner on Riverside Drive in Toluca Lake. It was soon realized that the phone hidden underneath a sink had been recording videos of customers and employees using the unisex restroom.
Since news of the discovery spread among servers last week, multiple employees have quit their jobs. As the police investigation continues, other servers are also considering finding new sources of income.
It is unknown how long the cellphone had been placed there prior to being found.
Ashlie Burgess, who had been a server at Patys for five years until last week, raised concerns on whether the phone captured videos of minors. She did not feel comfortable returning after the incident.
At this point in the investigation, the LAPD is not releasing any additional information. If any Burbank residents have any concerns or information they should contact the LAPD
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CLAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — A man riding a motorcycle is in serious condition after a crash in Clayton.
It happened just after 10 p.m. on Monday on North Main Street near East Greenview Drive.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol says a car failed to yield, turning in front of a motorcycle.
The motorcycle hit the car and the rider was thrown.
He was taken by Careflight to Miami Valley Hospital with serious injuries.
OSP says the rider was not wearing a helmet.
The driver of the car ran away from the scene.
Trotwood Police took him into custody for questioning a short time later.
No charges have been filed yet.
How The Quarterbacks From The New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles Compare The two starting quarterbacks in Sunday's Super Bowl couldn't be more different. The New England Patriots have Tom Brady a five-time champion and global icon. The Philadelphia Eagles have Nick Foles, who doesn't have such a long list of accomplishments.
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City Building Inspector Eric Shilling, right, points toward 104 Jay Street during an investigation as to the cause and origin of the fire on Monday afternoon, March 16, 2015, in Schenectady, N.Y. less City Building Inspector Eric Shilling, right, points toward 104 Jay Street during an investigation as to the cause and origin of the fire on Monday afternoon, March 16, 2015, in Schenectady, N.Y. less City Building Inspector Eric Shilling, right, points toward 104 Jay Street during an investigation as to the cause and origin of the fire on Monday afternoon, March 16, 2015, in Schenectady, N.Y. less City Building Inspector Eric Shilling, right, examines 104 Jay Street during an investigation as to the cause and origin of the fire on Monday afternoon, March 16, 2015, in Schenectady, N.Y. less Mayor Gary McCarthy, left, flanked by some of his department heads speaks about reducing the crime ... (more)
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Siakam had 13 points (4-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds and one assist in 20 minutes during Friday's 130-105 victory over the Trail Blazers.
Siakam saw additional playing time along with much of the bench, collecting 13 points along the way. He has shown some glimpses of what he can do this season when given the opportunity but seems to be relegated to a bench role behind both Jonas Valanciunas and Jakob Poeltl. Coach Dwane Casey can change his rotations with little notice and if this occurs, Siakam could hold some value. At this stage, however, he should remain unowned in most league formats.
MUMBAI: Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma won the toss and opted to field against Sunrisers Hyderabad in an Indian Premier League (IPL) tie at the Wankhede Stadium here on Tuesday.
Mumbai have decided to go with an unchanged playing XI, while Sunrisers have made three changes by bringing in Shikhar Dhawan, Mohammad Nabi and Basil Thampi in place of Ricky Bhui, Deepak Hooda and Billy Stanlake.
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Sunrisers Hyderabad: Wriddhiman Saha (WK), Shikhar Dhawan, Kane Williamson (Captain), Manish Pandey, Shakib Al Hasan, Yusuf Pathan, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Basil Thampi, Sandeep Sharma, Siddarth Kaul.
Mumbai Indians: Suryakumar Yadav, Evin Lewis, Ishan Kishan (WK), Rohit Sharma (Captain), Kieron Pollard, Krunal Pandya, Hardik Pandya, Mitchell McClenaghan, Mayank Markande, Jasprit Bumrah, Mustafizur Rahman.
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Gardai have seized two cars this evening after their drivers were caught with no insurance.
According to the Garda traffic Twitter account, the vehicles were found this evening in North Kildare by the Naas Kildare Policing unit.
The uninsured vehicles were impounded following the seizure and the drivers can expect a court date in the near future.
In a post on Twitter, An Garda Siochana said: "Two cars seized this evening in north Kildare. No insurance/ Court proceedings to follow."
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The Farley Mowat was abandoned at the wharf in Shelburne in September 2013 and left to decay. Three derelict vessels that leaked oil when they sank at Nova Scotia ports are now tangled up in $1.8 million in lawsuits, denials of ownership, finger-pointing and even allegations of sabotage.
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A Lakeside, N.S. woman facing multiple charges after someone tried to rob a man in Dartmouth on Sunday.
According to Halifax Regional Police, at 5:16 a.m. officers responded to a robbery in the 500 block of Portland Street.
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A woman had reportedly approached a man from behind and pointed a large knife at him, demanding that the victim withdraw money and give it to her.
However, the man was able to get away without giving her any money and contacted 911.
Police say the victim was not injured.
Officers located a woman in the area matching the suspect’s description and arrested her.
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Juanita MacNeil, 58, is facing one count of robbery and one count of possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose.
MacNeil is scheduled to appear in Dartmouth Provincial Court later today.
Richland’s Josh Mendoza (top left), Taylor Johnson, Drew Daves, and Casey Perryman (front row, from left), Adam Weissenfels and Trey Zorich were part of the Bombers' baseball and football state championship teams. Noelle Haro-Gomez Tri-City Herald
LAHORE:- The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Monday appointed Haroon Rasheed as Director Cricket Operations after completing all the formalities and the interview process. According to PCB spokesman, he has resumed his duties from Monday right after being appointed as the director of cricket operations at the Board’s head quarters. Haroon was born on 25 March 1953. He is a retired Pakistani cricketer, who played in 23 Tests and 12 ODIs from 1977 to 1983.–Staff Reporter
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Cockrell, a restricted free agent, signed his contract tender with the Steelers on Monday, Ray Fittipaldo of The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
The deal is for one year and will earn Cockrell roughly $1.97 million. The three-year veteran has started 26 games for the Steelers across the past two seasons and will look to defend his spot on the first-team unit throughout the summer considering 2015 second-rounder Senquez Golson is finally back to full health.
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In E!'s upcoming scripted series The Arrangement, aspiring actress Megan Morrison (Christine Evangelista) enters into a $10 million contract marriage with movie star Kyle West (Josh Henderson). Basically, she gets to live the fabulous life of the rich and famous, and in exchange, he gets to control his golden image and reputation.
But scenarios like this aren't new, especially in some of our favorite movies. Hollywood characters have been using romance (or the illusion of it) to wheel and deal for years.
Brevillier Village hosted its annual holiday celebration for residents and their families Sunday.
It served two big buffet meals - one at Ball Pavilion, the skilled nursing facility, and the other at Barnabas Court.
There were games, crafts and entertainment, plus cookies and plenty of holiday cheer, to celebrate this time of year.
"We've put together this great dinner," said Dan Desrochers of Brevillier Village. "We've made thousands of cookies. We've got live entertainment. It's just like Christmas, only it's just a couple of weeks early for our resident and families."
The celebration lasted from noon until 6 p.m.
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Police have charged a 23-year-old man in connection with the road smash that killed two-year-old Harlow Edwards in Angus.
The toddler was walking with her 17-year-old sister and six-year-old brother when she was hit and killed on Forfar Road in Coupar, Angus, on October 13 last year.
The two older children were injured in the incident but little Harlow was killed at the scene.
Today police confirmed an arrest had been made, more than four months after the incident.
A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: "Police Scotland can confirm that a 26-year-old man has been charged in connection with a fatal road traffic collision on the A94 Forfar Road at its junction with Larghan Park, Coupar Angus on 13 October 2016.
"A report has been submitted to the Procurator Fiscal."
(CNN) At least 60 people died in a prison riot in Brazil over the weekend, state-run media reported Monday.
The 17-hour uprising started Sunday afternoon as part of a rivalry between two criminal organizations at the Anísio Jobim Prison Complex in the city of Manaus, Agencia Brasil reported, citing the country's Public Safety Secretary Sergio Fontes.
Guards and 74 prisoners were taken hostage, Fontes said. Bodies were thrown over the wall of the complex, and at least six people were decapitated, the news agency reported.
Authorities said they did not know how many prisoners might have escaped.
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Formerly known as Farm, Australian rock band Midnight Oil is now making its way around the globe for its newest endeavor, The Great Circle World Tour. This is the band's first tour in 15 years (since lead singer Peter Garrett left for a full-time political career), so come to First Ave before the Oil runs out. Doors open at 7 p.m.
Don't miss all the highlights from a busy night in spring high school sports! As the playoffs heat up, WAND tracks as many local teams as possible. Tuesday night saw many teams' games postponed, though this trio of games were some of the lucky ones that were able to play!
Tuesday night highlights:
Soccer: Mt. Zion 8, Lanphier 1 (2A Springfield High regional semifinals)
Softball: Neoga 9, Meridian 7 (8 innings) (1A Moweaqua regional semifinals)
Softball: Teutopolis 4, ALAH 2 (2A Vandalia regional semifinals)
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Police have named a man and a woman who were killed in the early hours of Sunday in a one-car road collision on the A937 near Marykirk.
A statement released by Police said: “Police Scotland can confirm the names of the man and woman who were sadly killed in a road traffic collision on the A937 Montrose to Laurencekirk road on Saturday (12th August) as Scott Mowatt (31) and Paisley Bates (26), both from Arbroath.
“Both families are understandably upset by their sudden loss. They do not wish to make any further comments and have expressly requested that their privacy is respected at this difficult time.”
Enquiries into the full set of circumstances of the incident are on-going and Tayside Division would appeal for anyone who may have information that could assist officers with their enquiries to contact Tayside Division on 101 (incident number 5027 of 12th August).
MARINE PARK, Brooklyn — Three people were injured in a car crash in Brooklyn Wednesday morning.
It happened at about 7:44 a.m. along Flatbush Avenue in the 2900 block in Marine Park, fire officials said.
Three people were taken to the hospital, said authorities.
Two people suffered serious, non-life-threatening injuries, said officials.
A third person suffered a minor injury.
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A warning from the folks at NIOSA about possible illegal food and drink coupons.
“If you are approached about purchasing NIOSA ford/drink coupons before the event, please call the San Antonio Police Department Property Crimes Office” said Deputy SAPD Chief Gus Guzman.
NIOSA food/drink coupons are sold only on NIOSA grounds and at the NIOSA gates. If you are approached about buying any NIOSA food/drink coupons from any individual before or during NIOSA, there is a possibility those coupons are not legitimate and will not be valid.
“If you are approached while attending NIOSA and offered food/drink coupons to buy, be aware those coupons may also be compromised” Garcia added, urging anyone in that situation to report it to any uniformed officer.
Anyone selling fraudulent tickets or coupons will be subject to arrest.
Admission tickets purchased through the NIOSA web site, at NIOSA gates or at approved venues such as USAA, HEB, military bases, and Southwest Research are absolutely valid.
President Trump's lawyer, former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani, backs Trump‘s claim that Robert Mueller, who is in charge of the Russia probe, could interfere in the mid-term elections, telling reporters if Mueller doesn‘t file his report by September he‘s “clearly doing a Comey”, in reference to former FBI Director James Comey, who Trump fired. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)
SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK (AP) — Police have located car parts that may belong to a vehicle driven by a missing couple in California’s Sequoia National Park.
Authorities say 31-year-old Yinan Wang and his wife 30-year-old Jie Song were last seen Aug. 6 in the park.
They were scheduled to return home to San Diego on Aug. 9, but never made it.
A Fresno County Sheriff’s deputy watching local television coverage of a different recovery effort of two Thai students in the Kings River has helped in the case.
On television, the deputy spotted a California license plate in the brush that he knew did not belong to Thai student’s car. A records check showed it is registered to a white Ford Focus driven by Wang and Song.
Deputies are now working a dual recovery effort. No bodies have been found.
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GungHo Online Entertainment CEO Kazuki Morishita told Dectructiod that the company is developing a new title for the Nintendo Switch.
The game will be an "action game for all ages with a lighter, comical tone." The game will be a new IP.
"No direct comparison exists," Morishita said. "It's a gameplay style that has not been seen before."
A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel dedicated to gaming Let's Plays and tutorials. You can contact the author at wdangelo@vgchartz.com or on Twitter @TrunksWD.
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Jeff Burkhart, seen on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012 in Novato, Calif., has written a book, “Twenty Years Behind Bars,” about his experiences as a longtime bartender and nightclub owner in Marin County.
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Spruce Run Memorial VFW Post 5119 is collecting aluminum pull tabs from cans to benefit Project Help - supporting veterans in Northern New Jersey.
Pull tab donations cab be dropped at the post at 179 Main St., Glen Gardner.
The next bingo at the Spruce Run Memorial VFW Post will be held on Sept. 14, and continue every second Thursday of the month. Doors open 6 p.m.; bingo at 7 p.m. Fun, Food and cash prizes. For more, call 908-537-4525.
Submitted by Spruce Run Memorial VFW Post 5119.
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Tyronn Lue has struggled to find the right lineups for the Cavaliers in the playoffs.
He's seen the Indiana Pacers make better halftime adjustments and outscore the Cavs in the third quarter by 11 and 8 in the last two games.
But he also has seen his team come back and tie this series at 2, with Game 5 on Wednesday.
Earlier, we asked you about which Cavs players other than LeBron James you have faith in during the playoffs. Now, what about your faith in the coach?
Bud Shaw and I talked about Lue in this video. Check out the grades we gave him for the first four games of the playoffs, then vote on your grade for the Cavs coach.
It’s time for Week 5 of Colin’s Blazin’ 5 Picks…who did he pick to win between the Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers this weekend?
Bettendorf, IA - TV6 Crews are monitoring a situation at a waste disposal business where emergency crews are located.
A call for emergency crews went out shorty before 5:30 to an address on Valley Drive.
TV6 is working to find out what happened.
More updates to come.
Press release from the city of Hendersonville:
HENDERSONVILLE — The Hendersonville Fire Department will be conducting a night training on Main Street, Tuesday, Dec. 12, starting at 7 p.m. They will be performing aerial operations for high-rise building fires in the 600 block. The set up area will be located at the Skyland Hotel and First Citizens Bank. Traffic will be diverted around fire apparatus for short periods of time.
For more information or questions, please contact Deputy Fire Chief James Miller at 828-697-233-3228 or dmiller@hvlnc.gov.
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — The University of Kansas paid out a total of $395,000 to settle lawsuits by two former rowers who said the school didn’t respond properly to their reports of being sexually assaulted on campus.
The Kansas City Star reports that the university admits no liability in agreeing to pay former rower Daisy Tackett $245,000 and former rower Sarah McClure $150,000.
Tackett reported a Kansas football player raped her in 2014 and McClure alleged she was assaulted by the same man a year later. The women claimed the school violated Title IX because officials should have anticipated a heightened risk of sexual assaults at the apartments where football players live.
The Associated Press generally doesn’t identify victims of alleged sexual assault, but Tackett and McClure have said they want their names used.
BEIJING (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's order to his top trade adviser to investigate supposedly unfair Chinese trade practices will "poison" relations between the two countries, a Chinese state-run newspaper said on Monday. Trump will later on Monday issue the order to determine whether.... news-yahoo 8:45:00 AM CEST
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center greeted its first baby of 2017 at 8:09 p.m. New Year’s Day (Jan. 1) when Santina Fittante of Youngstown gave birth to son Dillon John Barker. Dillon, shown here with his mother and father Jeffrey Barker in their private labor and delivery suite at Memorial’s Mary C. Dyster Women’s Pavilion, measured 19.5 inches tall and weighed in at 7 lbs., 2 ounces. The couple’s fourth child, he was delivered by Dr. Hannah Bailey.
Prince Charles cuts a cake to mark the 150th anniversary of the Heart of Wales railway line
The future king and Duchess of Cornwall kicked off the third day of their royal tour at Llandovery Railway Station, one of the earliest stations built on the line in 1858.
The pair then travelled on the train from Llandovery to Builth Wells where they met Friends of the Heart of Wales line.
Camilla, 70, looked summery in a pleated cream collared dress, while her husband Charles opted for a dark cream suit with a patterned pocket square.
She teamed the look with a grey bag and cream and black courts.
ANAHEIM, Calif. — The ISU Four Continents figure skating championships are returning to the U.S. for the first time in seven years.
The meet is scheduled for Feb. 7-10 at Honda Center in Anaheim, California, home to the NHL’s Anaheim Ducks.
The competition in singles, pairs and ice dancing features skaters from the Americas, Asia, Africa and Oceania.
The U.S. team will be made up of three skaters or teams in each discipline and will be named after the U.S. nationals in Detroit on Jan. 19-27.
Last year, Americans Tarah Kayne and Danny O’Shea won the pairs title and Ashley Cain and Timothy LeDuc earned silver in Taipei. Americans Kaitlin Hawayek and Jean-Luc Baker won the ice dance title. Jason Brown won bronze in the men’s competition.
The event was last held in the U.S. in 2012 at Colorado Springs, Colorado. The U.S. also hosted in 2006, 2007 and 2011.
Broncos defensive end Jared Crick was taken off the field on a cart after suffering an apparent lower-body injury Monday morning. After being helped off the cart, Crick gingerly walked from the edge of the field into the locker room with the help of trainers. It was the second time in two practices a defensive end left practice with an injury.
Derek Wolfe suffered a sprained ankle during practice on Saturday. Crick’s injury, which occurred during a run play in 11-on-11 drills, is another hit to a defense that is dealing with a rash of injuries.
Defensive lineman Billy Winn sustained a season-ending knee injury during the Broncos’ preseason victory over Chicago on Thursday. The Broncos are currently without outside linebackers Shaquil Barrett (hip) and Shane Ray (wrist). Safety T.J. Ward has missed more than a week of practice with a hamstring injury. Nose tackle Kyle Peko has yet to make his training camp debut as he continues to recover from a foot injury he suffered in June.
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An Illinois man has placed 58 crosses, one in honor of each victim of Sunday’s massacre, on the Las Vegas strip.
Greg Zanis, a retired carpenter, has installed similar markers at Columbine, Sandy Hook and at the site of the Orlando nightclub massacre, Las Vegas television station KVVU reported.
“This row of crosses will show the severity of what really happened there. More so than numbers and pictures in the paper,” Zanis told KTLA sister station WGN in Chicago.
Zanis, who is from Aurora, intends to give the crosses to family members of the victims when his tribute comes to an end, KVVU reported.
He is hoping they will remain in place for 40 days.
Led by a spectacular opening street show, the 128th annual Rose Parade started under cloudy skies and watchful eyes Monday. Tens of thousands of fans spent the night in occasional light rain, and relatively-warm 50-degree air. The 5 1/2-mile parade route was the subject of extra security, including water-filled obstacles at 52 intersections designed to thwart any high speed vehicle attacks. Later Monday, the 103rd edition of the annual Rose Bowl game, affectionately called, "The Grandaddy of Them All," kicks off on Monday afternoon and features two of college football's most historic programs -- USC and Penn State.
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After a very cold start on Saturday, the afternoon will be crisp with highs around 50. Sunday will be rainy and cool, but the skies will clear by Monday.
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Genesis is truly where new work starts. Our biennial international choreographic competition at The Pabst Theater gives audiences a thrilling glimpse of the future of dance. Three up-and-coming choreographers are commissioned to create new work in three weeks. Who chooses the winner? The audience votes for their favorite alongside a panel of esteemed judges
Debra Messing was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame today!
The 49-year-old actress dazzled in a metallic gold dress and matching heels for the ceremony held on Friday (October 6) in Hollywood.
Debra was joined by her Will & Grace co-stars Eric McCormack and Megan Mullally, as well as Will & Grace creator/executive producer Max Mutchnik.
Also in attendance were Connie Britton, Mariska Hargitay, and Sophia Bush.
Debra‘s 13-year-old son Roman was there to support his mom as well. He gave her a big hug as they posed on top of her star!
“Va-va-va-voom @therealdebramessing getting a #star on the hollywood walk of fame this morning!” Megan shared on Instagram. “A class act in every way 🌞 i love you, deb 💛.”
See Eric‘s post below, and be sure to check out all the fun pics in our gallery!
ICYMI, find out which guest stars will be appearing on the new season of Will & Grace.
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From cleaning South Africa’s waterways to identifying clever solutions for farming – South African drone technology is advancing and it’s sparking international interest.
SRINAGAR: Cold wave condition continued in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday as clear overnight sky pushed minimum temperatures further down but helped maximum temperatures get warmer.
"Due to expected clear sky during the next 24 hours, the minimum temperatures are likely to drop further in J&K," an official at the MET Department said.
The official said days have started getting warmer due to fair weather.
In Srinagar, the minimum temperature was minus 3.9 degrees Celsius on Sunday while the maximum on Saturday was 16.2.
Similarly, against 6.1 as the minimum in Jammu on Sunday, Saturday`s maximum was 22 degree Celsius.
The minimum temperature was minus 5.8 and minus 9 degree Celsius in Pahalgam and Gulmarg, respectively.
Leh town recorded minus 12.4 while Kargil was the coldest town at minus 15.5 degrees Celsius in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday.
Katra town in the Jammu region recorded 7.4, Batote 2.5, Banihal 1.2, Bhaderwah 0.7 and Udhampur 1.9 degrees Celsius as the minimum temperatures.
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League rivals face off in preliminaries
Both of the preliminary matches, which will take place on May 31, feature league rivals.
First, No. 8 East Longmeadow will host No. 9 Belchertown, and both teams finished 5-5 in the East. In the first matchup of the season, East Longmeadow won behind 14 kills from Regan Held. Then, Belchertown capped off its regular season with a 3-2 win over the Spartans on the road. In that match, Nathan Wright and Nathan Bresnahan led the way for the Orioles.
Later in the evening, South rivals No. 7 Sabis and No. 10 Holyoke will battle it out in Springfield. Sabis won its league, going undefeated, while Holyoke was close behind at 8-3. In the first match the teams played during the regular season, the Bulldogs came away on top in a five-set match. Sabis then swept Holyoke in the second iteration later in the season.
Sometimes there's nothing better than an iced coffee.
That was the treat on Chrissy Metz' mind when E! News' Will Marfuggi caught up with her after it was announced that she's been nominated for a Golden Globe for supporting actor in a series for her role on This Is Us.
"I have a full day, but I think I'm gonna get an iced coffee," she shared about her celebration plans. "Goin' crazy!"
Metz shares a category with Laura Dern, Ann Dowd, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Shailene Woodley, and was nominated alongside her TV brother, Sterling K. Brown, who is in the running for best actor in a drama. The show itself was also nominated for best drama, but Milo Ventimiglia, Mandy Moore, and Justin Hartley were all left off the list of nominations.
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Vikings linebacker Anthony Barr missed some time in the first week of OTAs, at a time when he’s also looking for a new contract.
He said Wednesday he was merely getting insurance, though in a manner of speaking that’s kind of the same thing.
“I had to protect myself and get an injury insurance policy,” Barr said, via Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com. “It took like a week to get situated, so I got that, and now I’m good to go.”
Barr’s entering the final year of his contract, and there have been talks about a new deal. He offered few details, but his presence suggests things aren’t contentious.
“My agent’s doing a great job,” Barr said. “They’re having conversations. I don’t know too many details on that. My focus is here with the team and getting ready.”
He’s set to earn $12.3 million this year, and if he was injured during team workouts he’d get that anyway, but he apparently wanted coverage for potential future earnings beyond that amount until a new deal is done.
BANGKOK, March 31 Malayan sun bears have been enjoying popsicles and cold yoghurt in a Thailand zoo that has been feeding its animals frozen treats and spraying them down with water to keep them cool in the summer heat.
With temperatures soaring to highs of 42 Celsius (107.6 Fahrenheit), keepers at Dusit Zoo have been working to prevent animals becoming distressed, hosing down elephants and feeding chimpanzees sweet, cold treats made from fruits and syrup.
"These animals can be stressed out (if the weather is too hot)," said zookeeper Sompong Sawatnam.
"They will walk around shaking their heads. Each day, we have different kinds of popsicles made by nutritionists, which will help cool them down."
The zoo has also set up sprinklers and increased the amount of shade available for animals, while Thailand's Public Health Ministry has warned people to keep hydrated and remain inside to avoid heat stroke.
(Reporting by Reuters Television, Writing by Karishma Singh; Editing by Toby Davis)
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A homeless and unemployed man who five days ago had denied stealing alcohol from a cash and carry store in Qormi was today sentenced to seven months in prison after admitting to the offence.
Andre Borg, 30, had been sent to Mount Carmel hospital's Forensic Unit five days ago after a court heard that he needed help to kick a drug habit.
Today he appeared before magistrate Antonio Micallef Trigona and informed the court that he was changing his former not guilty plea. He admitted to having participated in the theft together with an accomplice, who was separately charged.
The court condemned the man to a seven-month jail term.
Inspector Kylie Borg prosecuted. Lawyer Albert Zerafa was counsel to the accused.
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TORONTO -- The Toronto Blue Jays selected right-handers Luis Santos and Rhiner Cruz to the active roster ahead of Wednesday's home game against the New York Mets.
The Blue Jays also designated right-hander Preston Guilmet for assignment and optioned left-hander Tim Mayza to triple-A Buffalo.
Santos was 2-2 with a 2.52 earned-run average over 17 appearances with the Bisons while Cruz was 1-0 with a 1.04 ERA in six games.
Guilmet made eight appearances with the Blue Jays, posting an 0-1 mark and 11.70 ERA.
Mayza was 1-0 with a 3.75 ERA in 12 games with Toronto.
Imagine being kicked out of your home by your own dinner.
While the likelihood of a roast chicken springing to life and leading a mutiny against you is thankfully slim, Ni No Kuni's protagonist Evan – a descendant of cat royalty – is embarrassingly usurped as king of Ding Dong Dell by a band of rebel rats.
Most video game plots would then see you formulate a revenge plan, but in this JRPG adventure you’re instead tasked with building a new kingdom and achieving world peace. Don’t worry, though – this no boring tale of diplomacy.
With a fantastical world full of wacky characters, a revamped combat system and an abundance of new features, Revenant Kingdom is aiming to displace its wonderful predecessor as the new king of JRPGs. But is this a feat too great for young Evan and his motley crew?
The Pat Finucane Centre in Derry is seeking the immediate opening of a file in the National Archive in London relating to the 1981 death of a Derry teenager who was hit by a plastic bullet.
15 year old Paul Whitters was hit on the head when an RUC officer fired a plastic bullet during a minor incident related to the hunger strikes.
He died later in hospital, 37 years ago tomorrow.
Some years ago, the then Police Ombudsman Nuala O’Loan said the shooting was not justified, and now, Paul O’Connor of the Pat Finucane Centre says they have found a sealed file related to the case:
There are on the USA Today story from Saturday, titled Tax Day marches aim to pressure Trump to release his returns. In it, USA Today reports that:
Tax Day marches aim to pressure Trump to release his returns Rallies are planned in more than 150 cities to call for 'transparency' by the president. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2oKiDw5 Dressed as the "Real Chicken Don" Shawn Frye joins others in calling for President Trump to release his tax returns, April 12, 2017, at the Capitol in Sacramento, Calif.
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Across the entire Easter weekend, and across the entire world, The Fate of the Furious did an estimated $532.5 million in its first three days in theaters!!
That includes a whopping $100.2 million domestically in a huge American opener, too! But it’s the global total that everyone is looking at — if that number holds when the final numbers come in today, Furious 8 will beat Star Wars: The Force Awakens as the BIGGEST WORLDWIDE OPENING EVER!!!
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U.S. President Donald Trump pauses during a statement on the deadly protests in Charlottesville, at the White House in Washington, U.S., August 14, 2017.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump, under heavy political pressure from Democrats and Republicans alike, on Monday condemned white supremacists who rallied in Virginia over the weekend, sparking violence that claimed one life.
"Racism is evil and those who cause violence in its name are criminals and thugs, including the KKK, neo-Nazis, white supremacists and other hate groups that are repugnant to everything we hold dear as Americans," Trump said from the White House.
Accused Facebook killer Steve Stephens faced numerous evictions in Ohio and bankruptcy prior to allegedly filming the murder of an elderly man and posting the video onto the social media website.
We now know the name of a third business that will soon open in Downtown Albany.
Carson Proud, Q&D Construction and Carson City Public Works will host a meeting on the upcoming Curry Street construction project at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 22 in the Ormsby Room at the Carson City Sheriff's Office.
The meeting will cover information about the construction process and will also cover how to stay informed and receive updates throughout the construction process. The meeting will also give the public a chance to air concerns and ask questions about the project.
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Baku, October 6, AZERTAC Azerbaijani judo fighter Vugar Shirinli (60kg) has grabbed a gold medal at Tashkent Grand Prix 2017 in Uzbekistan after beating Russian Islam Yashuev in the final. The tournament brings together 183 fighters (91 male, 92 female) from 27 countries.
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It’s a new year and Gaz is back and Guy is…still Guy. They talk about Apple Cars, Mac and iOS not merging, how vinyl sales beat downloads in the UK, and Apple passing 20 million subscribers for Apple Music. Lot’s of other nonsense too because that’s what they do.
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Get a 3-piece fish and chips on special Tuesday (March 20) to celebrate the birthday of Ivar’s founder, Ivar Haglund. The 3-piece meal is $1.13 with the purchase of another meal. Sue Kidd skidd@thenewstribune.com
The Xbox Scorpio and PS4 Pro are both looking to capitalise on VR
While you would imagine that Microsoft and Sony are big rivals that guard their secrets closely, there appears to be one area where both the Xbox Scorpio and PS4 Pro are both set to thrive.
That’s due to both tech giants apparently being open to helping each other out when it comes to virtual reality.
While the technology has finally reached a place where games can finally be rendered at a good quality, the titles themselves have yet to set the world alight.
It’s easy to see why things like PlayStation VR and Oculus Rift remain niche, the price point alone is enough to put off any casual player.
There is also the lack of blockbuster games, Resident Evil 7 did much to sell the values of VR, however, more titles are needed.
The market remains challenging and may explain why both Sony and Microsoft have been more than open with each other when it comes to virtual reality.
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PARIS: French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire called today for an overhaul of the World Trade Organisation, just two days before European companies may be hit with steep US tariffs on steel and aluminium imports.
"We share some of the worries expressed, for example, by the United States over the faulty workings of certain multilateral agencies," including the WTO, Le Marie said at a gathering of OECD officials in Paris.
"This organisation is needed and it should be profoundly rethought," he said.
The European Union has been lobbying hard to remain exempted from the punitive US tariffs, announced by President Donald Trump in early March.
But officials have indicated they see little chance that Trump will continue exempting EU companies from the duties of 25 percent on imported steel and 10 percent on aluminium.
The exemptions run out on Friday.
The WTO and other agencies have warned the protectionist threat from Trump's "America First" administration could hamper global growth.
HELSINKI, March 28 Finnish tyremaker Nokian Tyres on Tuesday appointed Hille Korhonen as the company's new chief executive.
Korhonen, who joins the company in June, currently works as CEO of Finland's national alcoholic beverage retailing monopoly Alko.
She's been member of the Nokian board since 2006.
"We conducted an extensive international recruitment process ... Hille Korhonen brings extensive leadership experience and excellent brand expertise to this position”, Chairman Petteri Wallden said in a statement.
In December the company appointed the head of its Russian operations Andrei Pantioukhov as interim CEO, to replace Ari Lehtoranta, currently chief executive of Caverion. (Reporting by Tuomas Forsell; Editing by Greg Mahlich)
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3. Rake or scarify
Rake the lawn to remove moss, thatch and other debris, such as twigs and leaves, using a spring-tine rake. This process will open up the sward and make space for the new grass plants to grow with less competition.
Scarifying is more aggressive approach that uses a mechanical device with a reel of vertical blades, which cut into the turf and remove unwanted plant material.
Former U.S. president Jimmy Carter shook the hands of every passenger on a flight headed to Washington from Atlanta, Georgia, on June 8. Video shared by passenger James Parker Sheffield shows the 92-year-old Carter making his way down the aisle. On a particularly hot Texas afternoon some five years ago, 12-year-old Dominic McCullough found himself sitting on the curb outside of then 77-year-old Joan Brodnax's home.
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If you were stranded on a desert island, which happened to have a small woodworking shop nestled next to the Professor and Mary Ann’s thatched huts, what tool could you not live without?
For this question, let’s just say that the previous desert island dwellers managed to get a table saw, jointer, band saw and a drill press. (All powered by Gilligan pedaling a flywheel.) What else would you most miss if it were not there?
For me, I find it nearly impossible to do any work without a combo-square. I don’t really know how many I own, as I put them down and “lose” them regularly, so I need backup when that happens.
So what about you? What missing product would have you crying in your coconut milk?
Rob Johnstone, Woodworker’s Journal
Banks and energy companies surged Wednesday and smaller companies made huge gains as stocks got back almost all the ground they lost the day before. Investors reversed course as they hoped Italy would be able to avoid a new round of elections after all.
On Wednesday:
The S&P 500 index advanced 34.15 points, or 1.3 percent, to 2,724.01.
The Dow Jones industrial average rose 306.33 points, or 1.3 percent, to 24,667.78.
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The Nasdaq composite added 65.86 points, or 0.9 percent, to 7,462.45.
The Russell 2000 index soared 24.34 points, or 1.5 percent, to 1,647.99.
For the week:
The S&P 500 is up 2.68 points, or 0.1 percent.
The Dow is down 85.31 points, or 0.3 percent.
The Nasdaq is up 28.60 points, or 0.4 percent.
The Russell 2000 is up 21.06 points, or 1.3 percent.
For the year:
The S&P 500 is up 50.40 points, or 1.9 percent.
The Dow is down 51.44 points, or 0.2 percent.
The Nasdaq is up 559.06 points, or 8.1 percent.
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Amy Guth discusses how Chicago-based app Tip Yourself can help you in the new year with its co-founder Mike Lenz. Samantha Bomkamp, business reporter at the Chicago Tribune, breaks down two big McDonald’s stories from the past week. Later, John Flavin explains the big investment the University of Chicago has made in start-ups.
The 32nd annual Houston Hispanic Forum Career and Education Day brought thousands of Houston area students to the GRB Convention Center.The free event empowers young Latino students and families while propelling them to achieve greater success.It's also a great opportunity to meet local employers and college recruiters firsthand.Over 100 college, universities, trade school and government agencies and nonprofits were on hand to talk about courses of study to be successful.There were also workshops for students and educators to learn about the latest tools and techniques to become college ready.
NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- The New Orleans Pelicans say rookie guard Frank Jackson won't make his NBA debut this season after having follow-up surgery to remove residual scar tissue from earlier right foot operations.
The Pelicans say Jackson also received an injection in his foot.
The club says a specialist in New York handled Jackson's latest procedure.
The Pelicans acquired the 6-foot-4 Jackson through a draft-night trade with the Charlotte Hornets, who selected the former Duke player with the first pick of the second round last summer.
Following the draft, the Pelicans signed Jackson to a three-year contract at the NBA minimum with two years guaranteed, but Jackson needed a second foot surgery last summer to address a setback following his initial surgery last May.
Jackson spent one season at Duke, averaging 10.9 points.
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian police on Wednesday arrested a Myanmar woman regrading ongoing probe into killing of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s stepbrother Kim Jong Nam, who was killed in Kuala Lampur on Sunday.
According to Malaysia’a state-run news agency Bernama, the woman identified as Doan Thi Huong was arrested by the Royal Malaysia Police (RMP) at the Kuala Lumpur airport’s low-cost terminal.
The 29-year-old woman was carrying travel documents of Vietnam.
Further details were not immediately available.
Earlier, South Korean intelligence agency had suspected that two North Korean women killed Kim Jong Nam.
Angus Robertson has announced he is stepping down as SNP deputy leader.
Eight months after losing his Westminster constituency, Mr Robertson announced he was giving up his post within the party with immediate effect.
In a resignation letter to party leader Nicola Sturgeon, he said he could no longer "fully discharge" his mandate and was now pursuing "new career opportunities".
A twitter post added that it had "a tremendous honour" to serve as the party deputy of Nicola Sturgeon and "help transform Scottish politics".
During the annual Board of Visitors joint committee meeting, the Board heard updates on ceremonies for the fiftieth anniversary of African-Americans and one-hundredth anniversary of women in residence at the College. KAYLA SHARPE / THE FLAT HAT The Board of Visitors of the College of William and Mary convened for its annual Joint Committee meeting last Thursday, Feb. 9. Much of this meeting focused on the College's plans to celebrate the 50th anniversary of African-Americans and the 100th anniversary of women in residence at the College.
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Frazier will start in left field and lead off in Monday's game against the Cardinals.
It's the third straight start for Frazier, who will be filling in for the injured Gregory Polanco (groin). The lefty-hitting Frazier has gone 5-for-9 with three extra-base hits and four RBI in the last two contests, and could remain an appealing DFS play in the series opener with the Cardinals bringing a right-hander in Lance Lynn to the hill.
April 13 Global Self Storage Inc:
* Financial & Investment Management Group reports a 12.38 percent passive stake in Global Self Storage Inc as of March 31, 2017 - SEC filing Source text: (bit.ly/2pctYTj) Further company coverage:
As summer approaches Wrightsville Beach will see more tourists and local visitors. (Source: WECT)
Wrightsville Beach public safety officials will hold a water rescue exercise Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
The training will take place on the north end off Parmele Boulevard and the beach near public beach access #4.
Beach residents and visitors may see a helicopter with search lights and emergency response vehicles in the area but should not be alarmed.
The Wrightsville Beach Fire/Rescue, Wrightsville Beach Ocean Rescue, Wrightsville Beach Police Patrol and Marine Division, and the Southeaster NC Air Borne Law Enforcement Helicopter "Sable" will all be involved in the training.
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Youth Competition featuring World-Class Judges – Morning
Master Class featuring Rene Izquierdo & Isaac Bustos – Afternoon
Concert Featuring Rene Izquierdo & Isaac Bustos
Plus Advanced and Intermediate Divisions of the Youth Competition Winners
Latino Arts Auditorium at 7:00 p.m.
The Latino Arts Strings Program is inviting classical guitarists of all ages to participate in the festival. A panel of local and international classical guitarists will select one winner from each level, Intermediate and Advanced. The winners of the competition will perform with our guest artists during the Guitar Festival Concert. All events are open to the public.
For performance dates, times, venue information, competition rules, and performer biographies, visit http://www.latinoartsinc.org/Strings/GuitarFestival.htm
To register or buy tickets for the concert, visit http://2017youthguitarcompetition.mivoz.com/
Court records say Doug Haney is charged with boating under the influence and two counts of felony child abuse. Mary Haney is charged with tampering with evidence and being an accessory.
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South Africa Women 77-0 beat Papua New Guinea Women 76 by 10 wickets 19th match, Group B, ICC Women's World Cup Qualifier, Colombo A collective bowling effort from South Africa Women saw them dismiss Papua New Guinea Women for just 76 and later chased down the target in 13.5 overs with 10 wickets in hand in their final group stage encounter of ICC Women's World Cup Qualifier in Colombo. Papua New Guinea lost Tanya Ruma early after deciding to bat first on winning the toss.
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April 14 Straight Path Communications Inc
* Straight Path Communications - upon termination of merger agreement under certain circumstances,co to pay at&t termination fee equal to $38 million-sec filing
* Straight Path Communications - in addition, at&t required to pay co an aggregate amount equal to $85 million, upon termination under certain circumstances
* Straight Path Communications - co,co's financial advisor received letter from third party that had been bidding to acquire co before co entered agreement
* Straight Path Communications Inc - letter indicated that third party continues to be interested, and that it currently is evaluating a topping bid Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The Portuguese superstar has sparked numerous reports that he will leave the Bernabeu this summer after comments he made.
Almost immediately after the Champions League final, he hinted to fans in a post-match interview that his time in Madrid was up.
“Now it's time to enjoy this. In the next few days I'll give the fans, who have been by my side, an answer. It's been great being at Real Madrid,” he said after the final whistle in Kiev.
“I'll speak in the next few days. Now it's time to enjoy the moment. The future of any player isn't important. We've made history.”
Los Blancos won their third European title in a row, and their fourth in five years to make it a total of 13 trophies.
The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department (SDSO) is warning residents of a blackmail scam involving the digital currency known as Bitcoin.
SDSO said that scammers are mailing letters to potential victims that threatens to release humiliating information about the individual if they don’t pay the scammers using the crypto-currency Bitcoin.
The scammer then tells the individual how to buy Bitcoin and a “bitcoin wallet” that makes the currency harder to trace when sending, SDSO said.
The department warned San Diegans Friday that the letter is a scam. Those that receive a letter should not respond or send any money.
Anyone who believes they have received a Bitcoin blackmail letter should alert the United States Postal Inspection Service at (877) 876-2455 or file a complaint online. Complaints can also be sent to the Federal Bureau of Investigation Internet Crime unit at ic3.gov.
Shown in a file photo, Mark Richardson, son of Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson and the former team president, said Tuesday he supports Ben Navarro's bid to purchase the team, and would consider staying on as a minority investor if Navarro wins the right to purchase the NFL franchise. DAVID T. FOSTER III dtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
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Snow fell steadily for a brief period Monday evening, leaving accumulations ranging from 2.4 inches near Bull Valley, in Mc Henry county, to around an inch through the western suburbs. Amounts tapered to around a half inch from Midway airport, through the south suburbs. The snow band marked the leading edge of polar air, poised to sweep across the area through Tuesday. Temperatures on Tuesday will make little recovery from morning readings in the upper teens and low 20s, making it Chicago’s coldest day since a 24-degree high on February 2nd. Little or no additional snow is expected in the metro area, but anyone traveling east toward Michigan can expect winter storm conditions. Gusty winds and localized lake snow totals as high as 17 inches are forecast through Tuesday night.
Prosecutors have charged a Minnesota man with killing a Saudi Arabian college student in a northwestern Wisconsin city.
Cullen Osburn faces one count of felony murder and one count of aggravated battery in connection with UW-Stout student Hussain Alnahdi's death in October.
The Eau Claire Leader-Telegram reports that a criminal complaint says police responding to a fight in front of a Menomonie pizza restaurant found Alnahdi unconscious.
The complaint says Osburn's sister told police that Osburn told her Alnahdi grabbed a chain around his neck and Osburn said he may have pushed Alnahdi backward.
Dunn County District Attorney Andrea Nodolf told the newspaper that Osburn has been arrested in Minnesota and will need to be extradited.
Online court records didn't indicate an attorney for Osburn.
A new post on the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association website tells how Jack Alexander and Arlene Myers, two AOPA Fly-In volunteers, connected over their shared love of flying at an event in July 2014. The two were married at the Cape Cod airport on May 21, 2016. “I can hardly believe at our age, we have a new life together,” she said. “When I wake up in the morning I can say, ‘Is it VFR?’ and he knows what I’m talking about.” Read Dan Namowitz’s full story here.
Dec 12 (Reuters) - Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd:
* GETS U.S. FDA NOD FOR DARIFENACIN EXTENDED-RELEASE TABLETS
* DRUG IS INTENDED TO TREAT OVERACTIVE BLADDER Source text: bit.ly/2BVyJWK Further company coverage:
March 31 Cenit AG:
* FY achieved total sales revenues of 123.774 million euros ($132.18 million) (2015: 121.479 million euros/+1.9 percent)
* In 2016, gross profits (operating performance less cost of materials) totaled 77.038 million euros (2015: 76.379 million euros), an increase of 0.9 percent
* FY EBIT of 11.849 million euros (2015: 10.601 million euros /+11.8 percent)
* During 2016 business year, orders received by Cenit Group totaled 124.815 million euros (2015: 124.901 million euros)
* For 2017 business year, Cenit Group anticipates sales growth of 2 percent and a consistent EBIT
* Will propose to general meeting of shareholders on May 12, 2017 that a dividend of 0.50 euro per share, as well as base dividend of 0.50 euro per share, be disbursed from Cenit AG's unappropriated profit in amount of 8.393 million euros Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9364 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
It is always fruitful and helpful to see every new year with a deep joy and strong hope. All previous years are the same as the last, filled with the same challenges and opportunities.
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Commodities Corner: How palladium’s rally is setting platinum up for a comeback
Demand for the precious metal may get a boost as auto makers consider going back to using platinum in emissions systems in gasoline cars — replacing palladium, whose price has soared.
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LEICESTER, England — Leicester has fired director of rugby Richard Cockerill after 13 years on the English rugby power's staff.
It comes after the 10-time champions dropped out of the Premiership's playoff spots after losses to Exeter and Saracens, following an embarrassing 38-0 European defeat to Munster.
Cockerill, a former England hooker, played for Leicester and became a coach in 2004, initially with the academy. He was twice interim head coach before taking on the role permanently in 2009 and then taking the full reins as rugby director in 2010.
Leicester won the Premiership in 2009, 2010 and 2013.
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A road traffic collision has been reported at the junction near a Northampton retail park.
Slow traffic has been reported following the incident on Ross Road, off the A4500 Weedon Road.
The collision was first reported at 7.15am.
The highlight of the Showboat Assisted Living Facility's 25th anniversary Tuesday in Lander was a pair of musical performances, including one by Mayor Del McOmie. Teaming up with resident Joleen Lanka who played the piano, his honor belted out a classic song in his baritone tones to the thrill of everyone present.
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HIGH SCHOOL COACHING CHANGES IN 6A, 5A FOOTBALL, VOLLEYBALL, SOCCER, CROSS COUNTRY
Here are head coaching changes from fall sports (and replacements, if they have been made already) that The Oregonian/OregonLive has learned about in recent weeks. Also listed are schools that we know have made no coaching changes to their fall sports roster.
Above: Carl Neuberger, who has retired as West Linn's coach after 17 years on the bench.
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From America's Got Talent, Tape Face comes to Turner Hall Ballroom with a performance that has to be seen to be believed! Through simple, clever and charming humour aimed at satisfying that hunger, Tape Face has created one of the most accessible and enjoyable shows the world has ever seen.
New year, New me? This is how to follow through with your 2017 resolution
by CW6 News Team
According to recent research, there’s less than a 20% chance that you will hold your New Years resolution all year.
People’s fear of failure takes a large toll on their chances to succeed.
Life coach, Dennis Procopio, founder of Man-Up Life Coaching, says “If you think you don’t have the confidence to do something, do it anyway. If you’re terrified, awesome. If you fail, great; Because that’s all part of the natural process.”
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(Reuters) - Barcelona have agreed a deal with Guangzhou Evergrande to sign midfielder Paulinho for 40 million euros, the Spanish club announced on Monday.
The 29-year-old Brazilian will sign a four-year contract with a 120 million euro release clause, undertaking medical tests on Thursday before being presented at Camp Nou.
Paulinho is Barcelona's first signing since selling Neymar to Paris St Germain for a world record 222 million euros.
The midfielder failed to make an impact in the Premier League with Tottenham after joining from Corinthians and departed to Guangzhou Evergrande in 2015.
While in the Chinese top flight Paulinho found his best form, scoring 25 goals in 95 games for Guangzhou, earning a recall to the Brazilian national side.
(Editing by Gareth Jones)
Whoever created the new mural on Bainbridge Street, take a bow.
After all, does anything better reflect how Philadelphia sports fans feel this week than a huge mural of an eagle assailing Tom Brady? (In case you haven't heard, the Eagles face the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII on Sunday night.)
The mural, on the 800 block of Bainbridge in South Philly, shows the eagle attacking the Patriots quarterback with its massive talons as he clutches a football in full uniform, according to a tweet from Deadspin's Dan McQuade.
A candidate for best mural ever? This week, at least, it has our blessing.
#Maharashtra minister Girish Mahajan met Anna Hazare in Ahmednagar ahead of the latter's call for 'Satyagraha' on issues of farmers from March 23. pic.twitter.com/JOTaD9tfva
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Space Age hand-me-downs are soaring to a whole new level.
On Tuesday, SpaceX plans to launch its first rocket for NASA. The unmanned Falcon 9 — last used in June — will carry up a Dragon capsule that's also flown on a previous space station supply run.
NASA's International Space Station manager, Kirk Shireman, says the risk of launching a recycled rocket is about the same as for a brand new one. He says he'll be just as anxious as he always is at every launch.
As before, the first-stage booster will attempt to land back at Cape Canaveral, Florida.
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Data showing strong job creation and wage gains in the United States fed expectations of interest rate hikes, sending the dollar and US bond yields higher on Friday, while stocks slumped. With 200,000 jobs added to the US economy last month, more than analysts had forecast, expectations are mounting that the Federal Reserve will push forward with more intest rate hikes. The Fed’s concerns about tepid inflation will likely be salved by data showing wage growth of 2.9 percent, the largest 12-month increase in more than nine years. The greenback snapped higher after the announcement, as did the yield on US government bonds. Bloomberg reported the rate of return on 10-year US Treasury hit a four-year high of 2.84 percent. “Rising wages are a good thing for the economy, but what is good for the economy isn’t always good for the stock market if it drives up rate-hike expectations,” said Briefing.com analyst Patrick O’Hare.—APP
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Renovations of the National Arts Centre are scheduled to be completed later this year. Ottawa may have a reputation as a quiet government city, but there are a number of ways the capital is loosening its collar and transforming ahead of Canada's 150th birthday - a time when 1.75 million new tourists are expected to flood in, bringing the total to an expected 10 million by year's end.
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HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – Police are asking for help to identify a man suspected of several thefts at the Giant food store in Kline Village.
Harrisburg police released a photo of the man on Monday. They said he has committed five retail thefts at the store, and he has been seen wearing a Giant employee shirt during the crimes.
Anyone who can identify him is asked to call the police department at 717-558-6900.
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CHELAN — The Chelan Friends of the Library will hold a book sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 7 at the Chelan Library, 216 N. Emerson St.
The sale will feature hardbacks, paperbacks, kids’ books, DVDs, CDs and audio books, ranging from 50 cents to $2.
Proceeds from the sale will benefit library programs.
For more information, call the library at 682-5131.
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Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Robby Scott has become one of manager John Farrell’s most trusted arms in the Red Sox bullpen in the 2017 season.
Through 26 games in 2017, Scott has a 1.76 ERA and only four walks to his 13 strikeouts in 15.1 innings pitched.
Red Sox team historian Gordon Edes sat down with Scott in an exclusive two-part interview about his journey to the big leagues, and you can watch part one in the video above from “Red Sox First Pitch,” presented by Men’s Wearhouse.
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The New Orleans Pelicans advanced to the conference semifinals of the NBA playoffs for the second time in franchise history after sweeping the third-seeded Portland Trail Blazers.
The Pelicans will face the winner between the No. 2 Golden State Warriors/No. 7 San Antonio Spurs in the next round. The Warriors currently hold a 3-1 lead in the series, and they can bring it to an end it with a win on Tuesday (April 24) in Game 5.
With the next series not starting until Saturday (April 28) at the earliest, there's still plenty of time left to relive some of the highlights from the shocking takedown of the Blazers.
Here are some of the best moments from the first-round series:
LAS VEGAS (AP) " The famous neon sign of a cowgirl in downtown Las Vegas has been taken town as part of the construction of a planned casino-resort.
After more than two decades on Freemont Street, "Vegas Vickie" was dismantled Tuesday.
Casino owner Derek Stevens says his company is looking for a home for the neon sign. It was created in 1980 and originally dubbed "Sassy Sally" after a casino of that name.
Stevens' company is planning to transform the space previously occupied by the Las Vegas Club.
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* SITO Mobile Ltd says comments on preliminary consent solicitation materials seeking control of SITO Mobile filed by Stephen Baksa and Thomas Candelaria
* SITO Mobile Ltd says confirmed that Stephen Baksa and Thomas Candelaria have filed a preliminary consent solicitation statement with U.S. SEC
* SITO Mobile Ltd -Stephen Baksa and Thomas Candelaria intend to solicit consents to remove all but one of directors on SITO's board and replace them with their own nominees
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A general view shows thousands of New Year's day revellers and holidaymakers gathering on North Pier Beach during New Year festivities in Durban. Photo: AFP / Rajesh Jantilal
DURBAN - It's expected to be another busy day along the country's coastline.
Many holidaymakers are expected to head to the beach to cool off this public holiday.
In Durban, tens of thousands of people flocked to the sea on Sunday to take advantage of the cool water.
The eThekwini municipality says it's happy with the security measures, adding that no major incidents were reported.
More than a thousand volunteers were employed to assist with safety and security.
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As the people are getting more aware of the benefits of exercise and nutrition in achieving physical fitness, the trend of having personal trainers is also growing. "The very first advice I would give to a client before starting training was to cut down sugar intake and junk food.
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On Sunday Leanid Autukhou arrested for 15 days for participation in celebration of the Freedom Day was released from the Vitsebsk remand prison. The Chairman of the Vitebsk Regional BPF Party Leanid Autukhou, who was one of the most active participants in the celebration of 25 March in Vitebsk, was released being persuaded that the Belarusians would face changes.
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(WXYZ) - Always on the hunt for the best deals? Now, pricing is going “futuristic” -- and more businesses are buying in.
7 Action News shows you new artificial intelligence that claims to know how much to charge you at checkout.
Are you really getting the best deal – and a warning from the experts – could this be big brother pricing?
Watch 7 Action News with JoAnne Purtan at 11PM Thursday to see how it works.
Connecticut officials are transferring health care services for prison inmates from UConn Health to the Correction Department amid concerns over prisoner deaths and other problems.
The Hartford Courant reports inmate health services will move in July from the University of Connecticut’s medical programs to the Department of Correction.
Prison officials have hired an outside consultant to examine 25 cases, including eight deaths, that have led, or are expected to lead, to lawsuits involving medical care provided in prisons. Eight wrongful death claims are pending.
A Courant review of reports of hundreds of inmate deaths from 2009 to 2015 found 14 in which prison investigators noted violations of medical protocol.
State auditors have faulted the Correction Department’s $100 million a year, no bid agreement with UConn Health and its correctional health care unit.
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ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony will start receiving Haj applications under the government scheme from today (Monday).
Applicants would be able to submit their forms to designated banks until April 26 and the draw. The draw is scheduled for April 28.
Branches of Habib Bank Limited, United Bank Limited, National Bank of Pakistan, Muslim Commercial Bank, Allied Banks Limited, Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited, Bank of Punjab, Bank Alfalah, Meezan Bank, and Habib Metro Bank will accept applications for pilgrimage.
Successful applicants will be informed through letters and text messages. Results of the balloting for successful candidates will also be available at www.mora.gov.pk and www.hajjinfo.org.
[India], May 31 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath called for a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)-led probe into the death case of ATS officer Rajesh Sahani.
Yesterday evening, the Chief Minister held a meeting with Principal Secretary (Home) and DGP UP, where he took the decision.
A recommendation in this regard has also been sent to the Central Government.
On May 29, Rajesh Sahni, a senior police officer of Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) committed suicide in Lucknow.
Sahni was Additional Superintendent of Police of Uttar Pradesh ATS. His body was found inside the ATS office with a bullet wound. "Rajesh Sahni, Additional Superintendent of Police, ATS, committed suicide by shooting himself on the temple at 1245 hrs in his office with an official weapon. The reason for suicide is being ascertained, "said, Additional Director General (Law and Order) Anand Kumar. Sahni was a 1992 batch Provincial Police Services (PPS) officer. (ANI)
The Lexington County Coroner has identified a woman who died in a car wreck just after midnight Sunday morning.
The coroner identified the victim as Shauntee Latoya Wilson, 39, of Lexington.
Wilson was traveling west on Old Orangeburg Road when her car went off the right side of the road and hit a culvert. The coroner says she was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the wreck.
The collision remains under the investigation of the South Carolina Highway Patrol.
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North Charleston police are investigating a reported shooting Thursday morning.
Charleston County Consolidated Dispatch confirmed police, fire and EMS responded to a reported shooting in the 2000 block of Arbutus Avenue.
Dispatchers say the call came in at approximately 5:01 a.m. and say one person is being treated.
The extent of injuries is not known.
This is a developing story. Check back for additional information.
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Craig Thomson has been revealed as the referee for Sunday’s potential title clincher.
The experienced official will be the man in the middle for the Premiership clash between Celtic and Rangers.
Thomson will be joined by assistant referees Graeme Stewart and Frank Connor, with Kevin Clancy working as fourth official at Celtic Park.
The 45-year-old attracted criticism in the Betfred Cup semi-final between the Glasgow giants in 2016. Drawing anger from both sets of fans, Thomson was also slaughtered for not allowing Erik Sviatchenko’s headed goal to stand.
Celtic can seal seven in a row with victory over their rivals at the weekend.
TOKYO, March 31 Japan Post Bank Co said on Friday it was seeking regulatory approval to make loans to retail customers.
Unlike most commercial lenders that make money off loans, Japan Post Bank is the nation's biggest deposit taker and relies in large part on investment returns from its portfolio of Japanese government bonds. (Reporting by Taiga Uranaka; Editing by Chris Gallagher)
MISHICOT (WKOW) -- A sea of yellow tee-shirts greeted Governor Walker Monday inside the Mishicot High School gymnasium.
He was there to sign Dillon's Law.
It's named after 18 year old Dillon Mueller, who was stung by a bee and died of an allergic reaction three years ago.
Since then, his parents have successfully pushed for a law to allow anyone properly trained to use an antidote called an epi-pen, anywhere in Wisconsin.
"It was quite the roller coaster, but we didn't want any other family to ever have to endure the tragedy that we've endured. The grief, the loneliness, the longing, the despair, that was my motivation to make change," Dillon's mother, Angel Mueller, told WBAY.
Governor Walker praised the Muellers for their courage and dedication in the wake of tragedy.
Next up for them; promoting Dillon's Law nationwide.
Union police are investigating after a 21-year-old man was shot on South Church Street early Sunday morning.
The shooting happened around 3 a.m.
A police sergeant in the area heard gunshots and found the victim on the ground.
The victim was taken to the hospital.
Witnesses said a party had been taking before the shooting and two or three males were seen “jumping on” the victim during the party and then asked to leave.
No suspects have been named.
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YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 3, ARMENPRESS. The Institute for Reporters’ Freedom and Safety (IRFS) condemns the authorities of Azerbaijan for organizing a series of cyber attacks directed at the Facebook accounts of independent media outlets and opposition leaders, and calls for an end to the systemic intensification of online censorship that has targeted the public pages of leading independent online media outlets and opposition leaders over the past month, IRFS said in a statement.
The Institute for Reporters’ Freedom and Safety called on Azerbaijan to release all political prisoners.
“The IRFS calls on the international community to immediately start exerting pressure on the Azerbaijani authorities through individual sanctions imposed against the officials and their family members, who are responsible for blatant restriction of freedom of expression in the country”, the statement said.
Those interested in the upcoming CicLAvia event may want to attend a meeting Tuesday evening in Pomona to learn about the street closures, business opportunities and volunteer openings.
The open streets bicycling event is coming to the eastern Los Angeles County cities of San Dimas, La Verne, Pomona and Claremont on April 22.
Participants in CicLAvia events, which have taken place around Los Angeles County since 2010, will be able to walk, skate, bike and play on the route as they explore the various cities, according to the nonprofit’s website.
The meeting will be held at Palomares Park Community Center, 499 E Arrow Highway. RSVP to attend by calling 213-355-8500 or email info@ciclavia.org.
DENVER — Douglas County Sheriff Tony Spurlock calls himself "a Second Amendment Guy."
"I think everyone should have guns. If you want them you can have them," said Spurlock. "Except for two groups of people. If you're a criminal out committing crimes, I don't think you should have guns. But also if you're in a mental health crisis, we should be able to both protect you from yourself and the community."
That exception hits close to home for the Sheriff, who lost one of his own, Deputy Zackari Parrish, on New Year's Eve. Parrish was shot and killed by a man law enforcement knew was in crisis and had guns, but before the shooting, they couldn't do anything about it.
Spurlock believes a so-called "Red Flag Bill" being discussed at the state Capitol might have changed everything. The measure has not officially been introduced, but discussions have been ongoing.
"The 11 weapons he had in his house, he would not have been able to use because they would have all been secured," said Spurlock.
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Grants Pass, Ore.- A good samaritan in a river boat helped rescue a driver whose car had gone into the river in Grants Pass. Rural Metro Fire, Grants Pass Fire/Rescue and American Medical Response all responded to the Pierce Riffle Park boat launch off Averill Dr. Sunday after receiving reports of a car in the water.
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TOKYO (TR) – Tokyo police have prosecuted two male Korean nationals over the alleged smuggling of more than 300 kilograms of gold inside shipments arriving in Japan from Hong Kong, reports the Asahi Shimbun (Dec. 11).
Between the middle of May and the end of August, Ko Bong-sun, a 35-year-old company employee living in Taito Ward, and one other Korean national allegedly smuggled 363 gold plates, each weighing 1 kilogram, into Japan concealed inside batteries used for solar power equipment, according to the Tokyo branch of Japan Customs.
The gold, which has a retail value of 1.633 billion yen, was addressed to the office of Ko. The suspects evaded 129 million yen in taxes in the smuggling operation. After being smuggled into the country, the gold was sold to local dealers, the branch said.
Police began an investigation into the suspects after officials discovered 33 kilograms of gold inside 33 shipments from Hong Kong on August 22.
The suspects were sent to prosecutors on Monday and prosecuted the same day.
ROCHESTER, Minn. – A man accused of stealing a police car is going to prison.
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24-year-old Travers Davel McDaniel of Rochester was arrested in mid-September 2017. Rochester police say an officer stopped to check a suspicious vehicle and got out of his car to help a woman who said she had car trouble. Police say that’s when McDaniel jumped in the squad car and drove off.
Officers say McDaniel headed toward Slattery Park, where he crashed, and he was eventually caught by a police K9 unit.
McDaniel pleaded guilty to one count of felon in possession of a firearm. Charges of theft of a firearm, theft of a motor vehicle, and fleeing a peace officer were dismissed.
McDaniel was sentenced Monday to five years in Minnesota state prison, with credit for 159 days already served, and must pay $6,445.02 in restitution.
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake struck in Concord, California according to the USGS.
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After a nearly 20-year tenure at Staples Center in Los Angeles, the Clippers are reportedly in the process of negotiating an agreement to build a new arena in Inglewood. The team still has a lease with the current arena that they share with the Lakers through 2024 and would likely remain there until that time.
The plot of land selected would put them next to the Rams’ soon-to-be completed stadium and Inglewood’s city council is expected to vote on the matter on Thursday. Here’s more from Nathan Fenno of The Los Angeles Times:
South Korean stocks opened mildly higher Thursday, largely helped by bullish tech large caps, analysts said.
The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index inched up 1.05 points, or 0.04 percent, to reach 2,373.69 in the first 15 minutes of trading.
Large-cap stocks on the bourse were mixed across the board, with tech shares pushing up the market.
Market behemoth Samsung Electronics gained 1.6 percent, and global chipmaker SK hynix advanced 1.35 percent.
The local currency was trading at 1,119.3 won against the US dollar, up 4.6 won from the previous session's close. (Yonhap)
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MADISON, Wis. — A government watchdog group says outside groups are spending about $270,000 in races to fill two open seats in the Legislature.
Democrat Caleb Frostman faces Republican Andre Jacque in the 1st Senate District. Democrat Ann Groves Lloyd and Republican Jon Plumer are facing off in the 42nd Assembly District. Elections in both districts are set for June 12.
Wisconsin Democracy Campaign reported Wednesday that the League of Conservation Voters political action committee is spending about $170,750 to support Frostman.
The group For Our Future is spending $27,320 to support Frostman and about $16,700 to support Lloyd.
The National Democratic Redistricting Committee is spending $35,000 on online advertising to support Frostman and $15,000 on online ads to support Lloyd.
The Wisconsin Realtors Political Fund is spending about $8,300 to support Plumer.
Representative Ron Desantis, R-FL, comments on the Michael Flynn events and what does this mean for national security and the Trump administration.
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Mitchell Trubisky’s rookie season impressed a lot of people in Chicago, but it didn’t have the same effect on some of the national media.
NFL.com writer Gregg Rosenthal ranked the Top 32 quarterbacks in the NFL, regardless of team, and Trubisky didn’t make the cut.
The players at the bottom of the list that made it in over the Bears’ 2017 first-round pick include Jacoby Brissett (31st), Teddy Bridgewater (29th) and Patrick Mahomes (26th).
Blake Bortles, A.J. McCarron and Colin Kaepernick were among the other quarterbacks who missed the Top 32 along with Trubisky.
Trubisky seems like the type of quarterback who would use this type of snub as motivation to prove Rosenthal and others wrong.
A big 2018 season with a rebuilt offense could be just what it takes for Trubisky to earn some more respect and get mentioned among the up-and-coming young quarterbacks.
The Riga pulled into port this morning (April 17, 2017) and is now loading wheat at Riverland Ag. Above, she slowly moved into the slip at Riverland Ag after coming under the Duluth Aerial Lift Bridge. I was a little confused about the ship when her arrival was first announced. Someone told me she was formerly called Flinter Aland. I knew well a ship from Holland called Flinterland from prior trips here so i was a bit puzzled. This ship was launched as the Flinter Aland in 2011 by a company also called Flinter Aland. That company declared bankruptcy in Holland in December, 2016, hence the new name from a company that bought her sometime before or after the bankruptcy. Look closely behind the name Riga on her stern and you will notice her prior name, Flinter Aland, has been painted over and her new name added on top. Click the pic below to see a larger version and check out other pictures i took of the ship this morning on her ship page.
Veteran Nollywood actress, Maryann Apollo, has been missing in action for a while and not many could remember her face but she is doing fine.
Maryann has been one of the many faces that had featured in lots of movies which has seen the industry grow to the level it is today.
She suddenly fade off the radar with many not even recalling her face until recently when she turned a year older.
Aging with grace, she shared some stunning photos to celebrate her day.
Sweetwater Mayor Orlando Lopez and a Florida International University official speak at a press briefing about the pedestrian bridge that collapsed and killed several people at Florida International University.
A 20-year-old woman who collapsed Saturday at Riverside Park in Benton has died, according to Saline County Coroner Kevin Cleghorn. The woman was reported to be attending the 5th annual Drew Melton: Forever Young Memorial Scholarship Tournament at the park when she suddenly collapsed.
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Calgary - An airline pilot is facing charges in Canada after police say he was found by his co-pilot passed out in the cockpit of a Boeing 737 before it was set to take off.
Calgary police say the gate crew as well as crew on the aircraft indicated that Miroslav Gronych was behaving strangely ahead of his scheduled flight on Saturday.
Sergeant Paul Stacey said the co-pilot later found the 37-year-old captain "slumped over in the seat" of the airliner.
The pilot was escorted from the plane and charged with having a blood-alcohol level above .08 and controlling an aircraft while impaired. Police allege Gronych had three times the legal amount of alcohol in his system.
Sunwing Airlines calls it "a very unfortunate matter".
The Mexico-bound plane later took off with another pilot.
Mac OS Classic — Extensions
Back in ye olden times—back before MacOS X was a thing—the classic Macintosh operating system had a cool little feature called Extensions. These were, essentially, little TSRs—programs that ran and stayed running in the background. The obvious usage for these were things such as device drivers and custom theme systems, all of which can be accomplished on Linux just fine. So, why are Extensions so cool? It was all about how easy they were to manage.
An Extension is a single file that you simply drag into your Extensions folder, and the next time you reboot, the extension is loaded. (Those icons along the bottom of the Mac OS boot screen? Those are Extensions.) Don’t want to use an Extension anymore? Simply drag it out of that Extensions folder. Is one extension causing problems? Reboot holding down the Shift key, and all Extensions are disabled. Handy. Easy.
Officers Cleared In Fatal Chase And Shooting
BCI Found Officers Were Justified In Killing Michael Schieffer
STUTSMAN COUNTY, N.D. — Three officers involved in a chase and fatal shooting last month near Medina have been cleared.
No charges will be filed against Jamestown Police Officer Logan Hord and Stutsman County Sheriff’s Deputies Daniel White and Casey Yunck.
The BCI found that the officers were justified in using deadly force.
27-year-old Michael Schieffer fired at the officers during a chase that ended north of Medina on February 21.
When his vehicle became stuck he fired at officers again and they fired back killing him.
No officers were hurt.
Well, seems it’s a double celebration time for Mast girl Sunidhi!
The talented singer who last gave her voice in Toilet: Ek Prem Katha, is pregnant with a 5 month baby.
Today (14 August) also happens to be her birthday and with this exciting news her fans would be surely on cloud nine.
This is her first kid with husband Hitesh. Sunidhi is married to Hitesh Sonik for five years after tying knot in April 2012.
The crazy kiya re singer has kept the news under covers for quite a long time and has also shied away from public platforms to hide the baby bump. As expected, Sunidhi is pretty excited about the baby and is happy staying away from the limelight.
Sunidhi is one of the most successful singers in the industry. She started singing from the tinder age of 13. She has lent her voice to pretty much all the leading ladies.
Tellychakkar wishes the talented vocalist a blissful motherhood and an astounding year ahead.
DAVID HARSANYI: Why “The Resistance” Is The Best Thing That’s Happened To Donald Trump: By offering a zero-sum choice, Democrats have made defending the president a lot easier. “For pundits on the Left, the idea that conservatives can judge the presidency issue by issue is completely unacceptable. . . . The Resistance gives conservatives the space to defend long-standing political positions such as school choice, immigration enforcement, and deregulation. I imagine many Republicans would happily hand over the scalp of more Michael Flynns if it meant creating a more stable and experienced administration. But they also understand that people who treat DeVos like a bigger threat to the republic than Steve Bannon will never be placated. Those who spend weeks after the election acting like the Electoral College was some kind trick pulled on the country are not interested in ‘rule of law.’ They’re interested in Democrats.”
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HARTFORD – The City of Hartford has voted to rescind landlord, Emmanuel Ku’s tax abatement.
The $266,000 abatement has been given to Ku each year since 2011.
The city has pulled that abatement following multiple failed inspections and have decided that Ku has not been using those funds to better the living conditions for residents in the Clay Arsenal Renaissance Apartments.
As of now, Ku is currently in a 90-day cure period which would allow him the time to fix the 2,300 violations in his 26 buildings of Section 8 housing in Hartford.
Also, the city will be taking Ku to court to collect the fines ($5,000 per day for the violations), retroactive to the first violation. Ku is currently still getting $1.4 million per year from HUD.
If HUD decides to pull that subsidy the residents at the apartments will receive vouchers that will cover their moving expenses to any Section 8 housing in the country.
A woman trapped in a fire in a residential block in London sent a Snapchat message to say goodbye to friends and family.
The unidentified mother-of-two was on the 23rd block of Grenfell Tower in west London when a fire broke out and quickly engulfed the building.
A friend of the woman shows ITV news the video, she says the woman is praying in Arabic and saying "the whole building is burning."
"She is saying goodbye to everyone. You cant see anything because it is all smoke."
The 30-year-old woman had her two children with her when the fire started. It is not yet known if she made it out of the building.
The cause of the London fire is yet to be determined.
PARIS — About 36,000 households across France are still without power after Storm Ana hit the country.
Enedis, the body in charge of France's electricity network, said in a statement Tuesday that more than 1,500 agents are being deployed to help restore power.
Strong winds and heavy rainfall wreaked havoc with transportation in various parts of the country Monday. Northern France was the region most affected by the snow and wintry weather, with 20,000 homes without electricity.
CINCINNATI (AP) - Police near Cincinnati say the mother of a 10-month-old girl sat her down in a car seat on a driveway and then apparently forgot she was there and backed a vehicle over the child, who later died.
Police say it appears to be a tragic accident that occurred midday Tuesday in Union Township, just east of Cincinnati in Clermont County.
Township police say the woman left her younger child on the driveway while tending to an older child in the vehicle, then started to drive and hit the younger child. Police say the girl was rushed by helicopter to a children's hospital but died Tuesday evening.
Investigators haven't publicly identified the family involved. The incident remains under investigation.
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In early 2000, Stephanie J. Block was playing Natasha in The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show at Universal Studios when she came home to find a voicemail from composer Stephen Schwartz, who was putting together a little show called Wicked . Block had been working steadily for years by that point -- her gigs included voicing Barbie for Mattel commercials and prancing through a non-Equity production of Will Rogers' Follies in Branson, Missouri, starring Pat Boone.
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Not a pub crawl, but still a fun 50-mile ride from Grand Café to Grand Café. Meet at Café Hollander in the Village of Wauwatosa, then ride around the Milwaukee area to most of Lowlands' other cafés, ending right back at the start with time for post ride biers at Café Bavaria! Info and sign-up: http://tiny.cc/gw8ijy.
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The French economy notched up its fastest growth in 10 years in 2017, expanding by 1.9 percent, the national statistics institute INSEE calculated on Tuesday. The figure, in line with forecasts by both INSEE and the Bank of France, represented a marked pick-up from 2016, when gross domestic product grew by 1.1 percent.
The economy performed particularly strongly in the fourth quarter of last year when GDP expanded by 0.6 percent, the statisticians calculated. The government had been pencilling in growth of 1.7 percent for last year. But Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire recently hinted that the performance could be better, saying that “growth is solid. It may be close to 2.0 percent in 2017.”
The acceleration in economic activity was driven largely by increased investment, which was up 3.7 percent last year, INSEE said.
Consumer spending increased by 1.3 percent, even if consumption growth slowed in the fourth quarter.—APP
Australia's prime minister has said he is disappointed that excerpts of an off-the-record speech he gave at Parliament House parodying US president Donald Trump have been broadcast by a television network.
Malcolm Turnbull made fun of Mr Trump and the Australian government's dismal opinion polls during a light-hearted speech at a ball hosted by the Federal Parliamentary Press Gallery.
Mr Turnbull's first telephone conversation with Mr Trump in January over a refugee resettlement deal was, in Mr Trump's words, "testy". But the two leaders made a public show of friendship when they met for the first time in May.
While the Australian PM is rarely critical of Mr Trump in public, he mocked the president off-the-record.
Mr Turnbull's comments were apparently recorded on a phone and broadcast by Australia's Nine Network on Thursday.
Kansas 4th District congressional Democratic candidate James Thompson right does some last-minute campaigning at The Anchor a popular downtown restaurant in downtown Wichita Kan. over lunchtime Monday Estes defeated Thompson by a single-digit margin , 53 percent to 45 percent .
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From 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., there will be lane restrictions on I-696 between Hoover and Gratiot. MACOMB DAILY FILE PHOTO
Emergency repairs to eastbound Interstate 696 in Roseville and Warren are expected to continue Tuesday, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT).
Work crews contracted by MDOT have been replacing broken concrete on the eastbound lanes of I-696.
From 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, the two right lanes of eastbound I-696 between Hoover and Gratiot Avenue will be closed, while the two left lanes will remain open.
Also, ramps to and from Gratiot will be closed.
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HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Rugby's world governing body has intervened after Zimbabwe's national team was forced to sleep on the street in Tunisia after problems with accommodation and visas.
World Rugby tweeted that "we are aware of an issue regarding the Zimbabwe team ahead of their Rugby Africa Gold Cup match on Saturday. We have received firm assurances from Rugby Africa that the issue has been quickly and effectively resolved."
Zimbabwe's rugby team, nicknamed the Sables, is in Tunisia for a test match in Beja that forms part of the 2019 World Cup qualifying campaign.
The Sables had landed in the North African country on Monday night directly from Kenya, where it narrowly lost 45-36.
The team was initially delayed for hours at the airport in Tunis because it did not have the required 600 euros to pay for visas, then later declined to check into a hotel the squad deemed substandard. Players then slept outside the same hotel.
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Jody and Gabriel Lopez will discuss the Spanish Colony and Hispanic heritage in Weld County 4-6 p.m. today at the Farr Regional Library, 1939 61st Ave., as part of a lecture series titled "Unheard Voices: Lesser-known voices of the American West."
The lecture series, which began Sept. 29, shows Greeley's extensive and diverse ethnic history. Jody and Gabriel Lopez, along with Peggy Ford Waldo, published the book "White Gold." The nonfiction book retells the story of the Mexican American sugar beet farmers who lived in the Greeley Spanish Colony in the early 20th Century.
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National Medal of Arts Composer Carlisle Floyd joins us for his latest opera, adapted from Jeffrey Hatcher’s stage play, Compleat Female Stage Beauty (1999). A king’s edict threatens the livelihood and identity of an actor and changes the course of theater in Floyd’s operatic adaptation of a true story. Keith Phares, Kate Royal, and Anthony Dean Griffey lead an all-star cast in the operatics tale of Edward Kynaston, an idol in London’s Restoration-era theater, famous for his flawless portrayal of female roles. In a twist of fates, King Charles II grants women the right to appear onstage while forbidding men from performing as women, leading to Kynaston’s personal journey and transformation. Carlisle Floyd’s newest creation features a highly talented cast of singing actors, lead by director Michael Gieleta, with the Florentine Opera Chorus and the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, conducted by William Boggs.
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PHOENIX (AP) — The Federal Aviation Administration has scheduled public hearings next week on a plan that aims to resolve a flap over noisy takeoffs and landings.
The problems began after flight procedure changes at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport about three years ago.
The FAA and the city of Phoenix and historic neighborhoods that fought the increased noise filed a joint petition late last year asking the U.S. Court of Appeals in Washington to accept a plan for resolving the dispute.
Under the plan, the FAA would reach out to residents while temporarily resuming previous departure routes.
The 5 p.m. hearings will be in cafeterias at Maryvale High School in Phoenix on Tuesday, at Cesar Chavez High School in Laveen Village on Wednesday and at Horizon High School in Scottsdale on Thursday.
CINCINNATI — Bengals receiver A.J. Green says his injured right hamstring is feeling good, but he won't play in the Pro Bowl.
Green severely strained the hamstring on Nov. 20 and didn't play the rest of the season. He practiced without a problem and accompanied Cincinnati (6-9-1) to Houston for a game on Dec. 24, but the front office decided to hold him out.
Green said on Monday that his leg feels fine and he had no problems in practice leading up to the game in Houston. He says the leg doesn't need surgery and will be fully healed in a couple of weeks.
He was picked for his sixth straight Pro Bowl, but says he won't play because of the injury.
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WASHINGTON May 2 The International Monetary Fund welcomes Greece's deal with European lenders for additional fiscal reforms, but specific measures on debt relief are still needed for the IMF board to consider participating, IMF European Department Director Poul Thomsen said on Tuesday.
Thomsen told reporters on a conference call that the measures, including reductions in pension benefits and tax breaks, would allow Greece to meet fiscal targets and create budget space for more targeted, growth friendly spending policies in future years.
"While we can accept that the debt relief will only be approved and delivered at the end of the program based on Greece meeting the targets under the program, we would need to assure our board already now that we have a common understanding with our European partners of what kind of measures will be needed to deliver that debt relief," Thomsen said. (Reporting by David Lawder)
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - More, more, more. That's the idea surrounding this year's Essence Festival, which kicks off Thursday with a day of service in one of New Orleans' inner-city neighborhoods.
Essence Communications President Michelle Ebanks says volunteers will help beautify a youth center and restore a mural on one of the main streets going through the area.
She says they're also expanding the free daytime programming inside the city's convention center, where fans can get advice on growing businesses, earning and maintaining wealth, keeping a healthy lifestyle and learning about the latest technology.
Ebanks says fans can attend ticketed concerts inside the Superdome that will include headlining performances on Friday by Snoop Dogg and Jill Scott, on Saturday by Queen Latifah and Mary J. Blige and on Sunday by Fantasia and Janet Jackson.
A Vivian man will spend the next 35 years in prison after confessing to manslaughter Monday.
James Taylor III, 20, pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the March 30, 2016, slaying of 24-year-old James Carroll.
Taylor was originally charged with second-degree murder. The pleading to a lesser charge was accepted after consultation with the victim’s father.
If Taylor was convicted of second-degree murder, he would be facing a possible mandatory life sentence.
Carroll was shot by Taylor at a Vivian apartment complex after a fight.
Taylor was sentenced to 35 years in prison at hard labor without the possibility of probation, parole or reduction of sentence.
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Manufacturers are demanding an early role in trade deal negotiations as Britain prepares to quit the European Union in an attempt to avoid pitfalls that only become apparent later.
EEF, the trade body for the UK’s industrial sector, made the call for business to be involved in talks about both the transition and long-term arrangements.
Having representatives from the sector take part in negotiations would “follow best practice models” in Canada and Australia, EEF said. The two countries have fully consulted business as they hammered out free trade deals to ensure that negotiators understand the implications of their proposals.
British Prime Minister Theresa May said on Friday that a Brexit transition period will be agreed with the European Union in seven weeks as she tries to ease concerns that a deal may take longer to reach.
The EU has offered Britain a status quo transition until the end of 2020 after Brexit. Both sides are aiming to reach a transition agreement by the end of March that will form part of the final withdrawal treaty to be agreed later this year.
But there is disagreement inside May’s Conservative Party over some details such as the status of EU citizens during the transition and the scope of European Court of Justice jurisdiction.
Many businesses and banks are concerned a battle over the terms of a transition could delay or even sink an agreement just months before Britain exits the EU on March 29, 2019.
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HAMPTON ROADS, Va - On this installment of Eat + Drinks with Chef Patrick, we taste samples of hand-picked wine selections that pair perfect with buffalo wings.
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(RADIO ALICE) – The success of comic book movies has Marvel Studios greenlighting Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 when part two has not even hit theaters yet.
Writer and director James Gunn has already been tapped to start work on the third installment of the series. On Monday, Gunn posted on Facebook he will be back for the third “Guardians” movie.
“Vol. 3” will arrive in theaters after the highly-anticipated Avengers: Infinity War is released in 2018. The “GOTG” films feature Chris Pratt as Peter Quill aka Star-Lord, Zoe Saldana as Gamora, Dave Bautista as Drax and features the voices of Bradley Cooper as Rocket Racoon and Vin Diesel as Groot.
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The Illinois man who shot a top Republican congressman and several other people Wednesday while they practiced baseball outside the nation's capital had several minor run-ins with the law in recent years and belonged to a Facebook group called "Terminate the Republican Party." James T. Hodgkinson, 66, was fatally shot by police during the attack.
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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- A Staten Island woman was arrested upstate over the weekend after police allegedly found her in possession of 90 oxycodone pills, according to a Times Union report.
Regina T. Gavin, 37, who according to public records lives in Arrochar, was riding in a car that police pulled over just after midnight Saturday on Route 149, according to the report.
Police smelled marijuana, at which point they searched the vehicle and allegedly found the pills, in addition to marijuana and drug paraphernalia, the report says. Gavin faces charges that include criminal possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute, and unlawful possession of marijuana, according to the report.
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Guest columnist Dr. Michael Melampy is a former Peace Corps volunteer who assisted in the development of a national park in Columbia. He taught at Baldwin Wallace University from 1986 until 2015 when he retired.
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Tanya Young lost her mom in 2016 when a gunman opened fire, killing five people at the Cascade Mall in Burlington.
Young is honoring her mother through the creation of a memorial scholarship at Skagit Valley College.
The Shayla K. Martin scholarship will help students struggling to pay for schooling.
"It's nice that something good from something so tragic," Young said Wednesday evening when the first scholarship was awarded. "If it wasn't for my mom I wouldn't have been in college, and I started here, and I wanted to give that back, because you know she had helped me so much I think it's important to share that."
Young has a personal connection to Skagit Valley College. She's an alumnus of the school.
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An evil stepdad raped and abused his two daughters for years, fathering eight children by them, a court has heard.
The disturbing case came before a jury in the Queens district of New York.
The man denied raping the girls repeatedly when they were under the age of 15 between 2005 and 2008.
He was found guilty following a trial in which the girls' mother gave evidence for the defence, the New York Daily News reports.
She said she had not witnessed any of the offending, while the man tried to convince jurors the victims had consented.
The abuse only came to light when the older sibling raised the alarm at school and police were brought in.
The stepdad, who has not been named to protect his victims, will be sentenced next month and faces 175 years in jail, the Daily News reports.
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The Henderson Court Resource Centre provides a stimulating programme of activities and events in a safe and friendly environment. They cater for a range of people living with dementia, from the most active to those less able. Freshly cooked lunches and refreshments are also on offer. There are various activities and events that may include gardening; arts and crafts; exercise; shopping trips; outings; dancing; music; singing; reminiscence and massage.
Given all the things in real estate that require deep discussion -- conversations that often tax the brain -- I found myself pleasantly drawn to a light Facebook post recently about the Realtor moniker.The discussion rallied around its widely spread mispronunciation, which flies in the face of how the N.A.R. wants the word uttered.The question posed: Why is a term that has been part of our lexicon for 100 years so misused?Easy. Going in for the kill At the onset, the word Realtor is what we refer to in branding as an "empty vessel."
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As dawn breaks in Bahir Dar, men prepare boats beside Lake Tana to take to its island monasteries the tourists that are starting to return. Meanwhile, traffic flows across the same bridge spanning the Blue Nile that six months ago was crossed by a huge but peaceful protest march.
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On the Laidback Bike Report today, Charles Coyne, organizer of Recumbent Cycle Con (RCC) has announced that the event will be in Nashville, Tennessee at the Nashville Fairgrounds on October 12-14th, 2018. The venue gives the opportunity for an excellent test track and possibly even some racing! Very excited to attend and exhibit again next year.
Fenerbahce are reportedly pondering a double swoop for Leicester City pair Jamie Vardy and Ahmed Musa.
Fenerbahce are reportedly considering a move for Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy, as well as his teammate Ahmed Musa.
The England international, who was linked to Arsenal this time last year, took time to find his shooting boots but eventually scored 18 goals in 50 appearances last season.
Musa, who only joined the Foxes from CSKA Moscow in 2016, managed just four goals, but he was limited to 32 appearances.
According to Turkish media outlet DHA, Fenerbahce are pondering moves for the Leicester pair due to the possible departures of Emmanuel Emenike and Moussa Sow.
It is believed that the Turkish outfit are hopeful that the opportunity to play European football will convince the duo to make the move.
Cross failed to catch his sole target in Sunday's 17-16 win over the Panthers.
The rookie tight end had notched one reception in five of the previous six games, but ironically came up empty on a day when he technically was bumped up a notch on the depth chart with Cameron Brate (back) out of action. Cross primarily filled a blocking role in 2016, and will conceivably have a chance to stick around in the same capacity next season.
Preparations are underway for the launch of a cluster of communication satellites from Santa Barbara County.
SpaceX is set to launch a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Air Force Base early Mondya morning. The rocket has a payload of 10 Iridum satellites.
They are part of a 66 satellite network being launched into low earth orbits to form a three billion dollar cutting edge communications network.
The launch is set for 5:37 a.m. Monday, so if weather conditions permit, it should be visible along much of the Central and South Coasts.
A man was discovered dead inside his crashed car on Tuesday morning by a police officer on patrol in Gwynn Oak, Baltimore County police said.
The officer found the car a 2002 Chevrolet Trail Blazer, on Essex Road near Queen Anne Road around 5:18 a.m. Police believe the car was traveling southbound on Essex Road when it crossed into the northbound lane and struck a tree.
The driver was identified as Phillip Lamont Washington Jr., 23, of Windsor Mill.
Police are investigating the circumstances of the crash.
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Sony accidentally uploads entire Khali the Killer movie on YouTube instead of the trailer
In an apparent goof-up, Sony Pictures Entertainment accidentally uploaded the entire film, Khali the Killer on its YouTube channel instead of its trailer.
The upload was titled Khali the Killer: official red band trailer informing viewers that it was now available on DVD and digital media, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
However, the video uploaded was actually the full-length 90-minute movie. The accidental upload was available on Sony's YouTube channel for eight hours before finally being removed.
The 2017 film was written and directed by Jon Matthews. It stars Richard Cabral as a hitman who takes on one final job to pay for his grandmother's care but starts sympathising with his intended victims.
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment released the film on DVD in November last year. The movie is currently available to rent digitally from Amazon, Apple and YouTube.
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Pakistani and Afghan officials have met for a second round of talks about allegations levelled against Islamabad in the wake of recent deadly militant attacks in Kabul that have killed over 200 people.
A joint statement after the day-long meeting in the Afghan capital said the two sides promised to keep talking.
After the recent attacks, Afghan President Ashraf Ghani's government has insisted Pakistan's failure to rout Taliban militants from safe havens on its soil is spurring the insurgency inside Afghanistan.
Kabul also accused Islamabad of harboring the Taliban, who are allegedly being trained in Islamic seminaries in southwestern Pakistan.
Pakistan denies the charges.
Islamabad says Saturday's meeting was part of a larger dialogue while the Afghans billed it as a response to their accusations against Islamabad.
Officials are saying this is some of the worst flooding that some Grayson County residents have seen in years.
A 70-YEAR-OLD fisherman drowned off Barangay Pugalo, Alcoy, Cebu last Sunday morning.
Police identified the fatality as Eutiquio Caño, a resident of Sitio Martinez in Pugalo.
Investigators believed he was drunk when he drowned.
Neighbors saw Caño drinking in the past three days.
Fellow fisherman and neighbor Regulado Enolba, 62, found him floating lifeless past 7 a.m.
Investigators found an empty plastic gallon tied around the waist of Caño.
They believed he went fishing and that container was intended to store his catch.
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Argos is recalling its Simple Value 2Kw Upright Fan Heater due to a risk of electric shock and burn hazard.
The retailer is urging its customers to stop using the fan heater immediately and return it to your nearest Argos store for a full refund or replacement product as soon as possible.
Customers can contact Argos using the service help line number: 1800 535 091.
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YEREVAN, APRIL 24, ARMENPRESS. The opening of “TUMO” center for creative technologies is planned to take place in September, Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo announced, adding that it can be a signal for opening similar centers in other cities of the world, including Los Angeles.
“We work for the implementation of that projects with resolve and will do everything for its realizations”, ARMENPRESS reports Hidalgo as saying.
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Wouldn’t that be great instead of listening to two loud mouth egotists every day?
President Donald Trump. AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais
Here’s a novel idea. Instead of losing thousands of North Korean lives, and possibly thousands of our own brave men and women, in a war neither of us wants or needs, why not let Donald Trump and Kim Jung Un head into the old octagon, put on the gloves and may the best man win.
I’m sure that Las Vegas would put this battle on the Mayweather-McGregor card and make millions so that the country could get health care, repair our roads, fix the opioid problem, end poverty, not build a useless wall and have harmony in Congress.
Wouldn’t that be great instead of listening to two loud mouth egotists every day?
Quincy University's Board of Trustees hired a firm to help them find a new president.
Quincy University has retained the services of RH Perry & Associates to conduct the search for the 24th president of the university.
The university's Presidential Search Committee has begun working with the firm, who will be on campus from March 21st through the 23rd.
RH Perry's search team will meet with students, faculty, staff, alumni, Friars and community members to discuss the qualities the Quincy University community is looking for in its next president.
“Our search committee vetted several companies to help in this process. I am confident that RH Perry can help us attract the best possible candidates that will lead the university for years to come,” said Mike McClain, presidential search committee chair.
According to Quincy University, RH Perry & Associates is headquartered in Asheville, North Carolina.
French President Emmanuel Macron has shaken up a two-day visit to Nigeria with a stop at the New Afrika Shrine, a concert hall founded by the late music legend Fela Kuti.
Macron also held talks with Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari on security in Africa's vast Sahel region as the extremist threat grows from groups linked to al-Qaida and the Islamic State organization.
Macron's visit to Africa's most populous nation ends Wednesday.
His visit to the New Afrika Shrine was for a launch event for the 2020 Season of African Cultures in France.
Macron also is inaugurating an Alliance Francaise cultural center in Lagos and meeting young Nigerian entrepreneurs.
HOLLAND, Mich. (AP) — Former Republican Congressman Pete Hoekstra (HUK'-struh) is the new U.S. ambassador to the Netherlands.
White House spokeswoman Vanessa Morrone says Hoekstra was sworn in Monday afternoon by Vice President Mike Pence.
Hoekstra was confirmed last month by the U.S. Senate. He previously served as chair of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and was the ranking Republican on the Committee until 2011.
First elected to Congress in 1992, Hoekstra was born in the Netherlands and moved to the U.S. with his family when he was 3. He was an executive with Michigan-based office furniture maker Herman Miller and later ran unsuccessful campaigns for Michigan governor and U.S. Senate.
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President Donald Trump nominated Hoekstra for the ambassador post earlier this year.
China Three Gorges starts flow of Asian green bonds
China Three Gorges Corp, the state-owned hydropower company, brought its first euro denominated green bond on Wednesday. The €650m seven year deal came a year after the company issued its first green bond in remnimbi.
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Hailee Steinfeld earned her Oscar nomination playing a scrappy frontier girl in True Grit, and she’ll be pulling that petticoat out of mothballs for her first lead television role. Steinfeld has been cast as Emily Dickinson in the newly ordered Apple series Dickinson, about the American author’s coming-of-age years. It’s being billed as a comedy that “explores the constraints of society, gender and family from the perspective of a budding writer who doesn’t fit in to her own time through her imaginative point of view,” and will be set in the 1800s with a “modern sensibility and tone.” So, True Grit style meets Edge of Seventeen’s awkward-years trials and tribulations — sounds like it’s right in the Hailee wheelhouse.
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The Memphis Grizzlies outplayed the San Antonio Spurs in the first quarter of Game 1 of their first-round NBA playoff series over the weekend. But the Spurs eventually found their groove and pulled away for a convincing 111-82 win.
The Grizzlies still can steal home-court advantage before the series shifts to Memphis, but they must win Game 2 in San Antonio on Monday night first.
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Bronson Pinchot, Kaitlin Hopkins and Heather Morris Are Coming to Arizona! TV, Film and Broadway star Bronson Pinchot ; Broadway star and Drama Desk Award nominee Kaitlin Hopkins , and TV's popular "GLEE" star Heather Morris will headline Scottsdale Musical Theater Company's limited one week engagement of the classic musical Annie, January 4 - 7, 2018 at Tempe Center for the Arts. Pinchot will portray Daddy Warbucks opposite Hopkins's Miss Hannigan and Morris will play Lily St. Regis.
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Mr Sudhir Ruparelia is one elusive person at the moment, rarely giving interviews to the media. His last interaction with the media was at the time Crane Bank was seeking a strategic investor to buy a stake in the bank.
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A number of dissident republicans dressed in military uniform have marched through the streets of Londonderry.
Around 30 men and women, whose faces were partially disguised by scarves and sunglasses, paraded from Free Derry Corner as part of a republican march through the city organised by the hard-line group Saoradh.
Dozens of dissident republicans took part
Saoradh, which means liberation in Irish, was formed in 2016 with the backing of dissident republican prisoners.
It counts high-profile Co Armagh republican Colin Duffy among its supporters.
There was a low-profile police operation during the parade, which finished up at the City Cemetery where former deputy first minister Martin McGuinness was buried just a few weeks ago.
Average price of US gas jumps 9 cents, to $2.83 a gallon
CAMARILLO, Calif. (AP) — The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline spiked 9 cents a gallon over the past two weeks to $2.83.
Industry analyst Trilby Lundberg said Sunday that the jump was driven primarily by rising crude oil costs.
The current gas price is 37 cents above where it was a year ago.
The highest average price in the contiguous 48 states was $3.68 in the San Francisco Bay area. The lowest was $2.45 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
The average price for diesel fuel rose six cents, to $3.10.
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A Bayard man has been charged with the crash death of an Alliance woman.
Court records say 29-year-old Trevor Teichroeb is due in court Jan. 13 to face a misdemeanor charge of vehicular homicide. Court records don’t list the name of an attorney who could speak for Teichroeb.
The Nebraska State Patrol says 68-year-old Barbara Fritzler was fatally injured Oct. 18 while waiting for a pilot car at a construction site on U.S. Highway 26, about a mile and a half east of Minatare. The patrol says Teichroeb’s pickup rammed into the rear of Fritzler’s car, knocking it into a vehicle ahead of hers.
But in the meantime a couple of portraits for your consideration on this cold cold Saturday. My friend Marsha drawn recently over breakfast at Cracker Barrel our fav leisurely breakfast place. No we don’t have any cute cafes wonderful coffee shops or even a fabulous donut spot. Danny Gregory reading and talking about a book on Sketchbookskool club. And darn yes I bought the book. I have to quit watching them. I have bought several after watching these where he flips thru his collection of books about drawing. Some great ones. Ronald Searle, Felix Scheinberger, Tommy Kane, David Gentleman, Sarah Midda to name a few. Ttyl Margaret hot to draw. More wacky animals soon. Stayed up til midnight drawing a new flock. Xoxoxo
Georgia House backs push to keep lottery winners anonymous
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia lottery players who win big can stay anonymous under a proposal approved by the state House.
The House voted 173-1 on Monday in favor of the bill, which legislators say will help public safety.
The legislation says those who win at least $250,000 and submit a written request can prevent their name from being publicly released.
The measure easily passed the Senate last month. But before the bill goes to the governor, senators must approve minor wording changes.
Rep. Ron Stephens of Savannah says lottery winners can be targeted by criminals.
The measure has been criticized by open government advocacy groups, who say it is a bad idea to allow the government to hand out millions to private citizens without a public record.
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Uruguay’s former vice president Raul Sendic will go on trial for embezzlement and abuse of office during his time as head of the state oil group, a judge ruled Wednesday.
“We order the referral to court” of Raul Sendic, accused of “abuse of office” and “embezzlement,” said the ruling by Judge Beatriz Larrieu.
It said that when he was president of the state oil group ANCAP, Sendic “carried out arbitrary acts in abuse of his position.”
Prosecutors last March had asked for Sendic to face trial for abuse of office and “misuse of corporate cards” during his years as head of ANCAP.
Sendic, 55, was a rising star in Uruguayan politics until he resigned in September 2017.
But his problems began in February 2016 when he admitted not having obtained a university degree in human genetics as he had claimed.
The son of Raul Sendic, the late founder of the far-left guerrilla group Tupamaros, which was active in Uruguay in the 1960s and 70s, he became vice president in March 2015.
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MIAMI — A person familiar with the deal says the Miami Dolphins have signed undrafted free agent receiver Trey Griffey, the son of Hall of Fame baseball player Ken Griffey Jr.
The person confirmed the agreement to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Monday because the Dolphins had not announced the signing or contract terms.
Griffey had 79 catches for 1,241 yards and six touchdowns in four seasons at Arizona. A centre fielder in baseball, he was drafted in the 24th round of the 2016 draft by the Seattle Mariners but opted to stay with football.
The Indianapolis Colts signed Griffey after the April draft, but he was waived-injured in June.
At least five Dolphins receivers — none of them starters — have been slowed by injuries during training camp.
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Chelsea have been linked with a £56million bid to bring Vidal to Stamford Bridge. Vidal has previously worked with Blues boss Antonio Conte at Juventus, and the pair won three Serie A titles together. Chilean newspaper El Mercurio claim Conte has already discussed a move with Vidal on the phone.
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But the 29-year-old insists he has no plans to leave the Bundesliga champions. "They are only rumours that come about quickly," Vidal told German outlet Sport Bild. "Ultimately, I played four very successful years under coach Conte at Juventus.
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VANCOUVER, July 3, 2018 /CNW/ - Trading resumes in:
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Simone Biles: Olympic champion and now an NFL cheerleader??
It all started during a Twitter exchange with the Houston Texans. It ended with an offer for Simone to become an honorary cheerleader. She took them up on it and over the weekend she was on the field performing with the team.
The age of scrolling through your Facebook news feed past mercifully silent auto-playing videos is over.
Facebook announced a suite of new changes to its video platform today, including a new setting that will auto-play videos with the sound turned on by default.
Videos have auto-played on Facebook’s News Feed for some time, leading to a curious rise of “silent movies” as publishers adapted to knowing that the majority of viewers would be watching, but not listening, to their work.
Facebook added improvements to the mobile video experience, too. Now after a few seconds of watching, vertical movies will automatically fill the screen until users scroll away.
Thankfully – for those who don’t want videos to suddenly play out on the bus – if your phone is set to be completely silent, Facebook will not override that. You can also turn it off completely in the Facebook app’s settings.
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April 12 The following table shows rates for Asian currencies against the dollar at 0146 GMT. CURRENCIES VS U.S. DOLLAR Change on the day at 0146 GMT Currency Latest bid Previous day Pct Move Japan yen 109.510 109.6 +0.08 Sing dlr 1.402 1.4033 +0.08 Taiwan dlr 30.660 30.650 -0.03 Korean won 1147.200 1145.8 -0.12 Baht 34.520 34.561 +0.12 Peso 49.660 49.635 -0.05 Rupiah 13290.000 13280 -0.08 Rupee 64.490 64.49 +0.00 Ringgit 4.430 4.431 +0.02 Yuan 6.898 6.8903 -0.11 Change so far Currency Latest bid End 2016 Pct Move Japan yen 109.510 117.07 +6.90 Sing dlr 1.402 1.4490 +3.34 Taiwan dlr 30.660 32.279 +5.28 Korean won 1147.200 1207.70 +5.27 Baht 34.520 35.80 +3.71 Peso 49.660 49.72 +0.12 Rupiah 13290.000 13470 +1.35 Rupee 64.490 67.92 +5.32 Ringgit 4.430 4.4845 +1.23 Yuan 6.898 6.9467 +0.70 (Reporting by Rushil Dutta in Bengaluru; Editing by Subhranshu Sahu)
Deputies serving an eviction notice at a New Mexico home in May made a grisly discovery.
Bernalillo County Sheriff’s deputies said a decaying odor led them to the body of a man in the walk-in closet of the master bedroom, KOAT reported.
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The body was underneath blankets, and the head was propped by a pillow, deputies said. Air fresheners and containers of baking soda surrounded the body, deputies said.
The woman who lived at the home said her husband died in April of 2015 and she was having a hard time coping, deputies said.
Authorities took the woman to a mental health facility for an evaluation.
The man’s son, Thomas Huerta, told KOAT that the corpse was “mummified.”
He said he tried to visit his parents last year but no one answered the door.
Well, he can make great fried chicken, at least. The Louie episode "Potluck" contains a very detailed scene in which Louie makes some last-minute fried chicken to take to a potluck. It appears to be his signature dish, and it looks amazing. Andrew Rea recreated the recipe for an episode of the series Binging with Babish, in which he cooks recipes from film and TV. Because he's short on time, Louis C.K. doesn't brine his chicken. He also uses cornflakes for the coating. The dish doesn't suffer from the quick preparation: it's delicious.
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman has accused Iran of being a destabilising force in the region in an interview with US television in the run-up to his visit to the United States.
He said the country has been hosting and supporting al-Qaeda leaders, including Osama Bin Laden's son.
Iran has called Bin Salman delusional and naive following his comments in the interview.
Al Jazeera's Zein Basravi reports from Tehran
Sit. Stay. Spin! Tim Snyder figured out how to get his dog to stay perfectly relaxed while a rotating fidget spinner balances on his dog bone.Making the dog's patience even more impressive, the bone was bacon-flavored and "super slippery," Snyder wrote in the YouTube description.And this canine is hardly a one-trick pony. Snyder has also shared videos of the dog balancing meatballs and a fidget spinner on his nose.
The collapse happened Friday morning, according to Nestle, and as reported by 9&10 News.
“Our assumption is a beaver dam on the north end broke loose and all that water that was back behind there came up against the road and washed out,” he said.
The beaver dam was to the north of 19 mile road, he said.
“We are working with (Michigan Department of Transportation) to get this project moved ahead,” Nestle said.
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A culvert replacement, slope repairs and installation of a guard rail were set to be worked on this summer, he said.
He said the project is being paid for with federal funds.
“It’s a multitude of different issues there that we were trying to get repaired,” Nestle said.
He said the wash out was a “fluke thing.”
“I don’t know if it was mother nature letting the dam off and overloaded with the rain, or the property owner taking the dam down,” Nestle said. “It was just a freak of nature (type incident) and something that rarely happens.”
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Thanks to the job it has done recruiting him, Iowa State is out in front for a three-star safety from the Lone Star State.
Houston Langham Creek junior Corien Azema said he’s hearing a lot from the Cyclones since picking up his offer last month and his strong relationship with Matt Campbell’s staff has made a huge impression.
Azema, who has a 5.6 Rivals rating, also has P5 offers from the likes of Duke, Indiana, Michigan State, Missouri, Nebraska and Vanderbilt.
In addition to coveting what the 5-foot-11, 180-pound defender brings to the field, the Cyclones think he would add several intangibles he would add to the mix.
For more on Azema's recruitment and how the Cyclones stack up at this stage of the process, check out a more-detailed story on the ISU Confidential message board.
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In this edition of Faith Walking, Erica Campbell recalls being in school and doing not-so-great on a test. After the test, she looked in the back of her book and realized that some of the answers were in the back of the book. If she had picked up the book, and taken the time to really study it, she would’ve seen that the answers were there!
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Well, similarly, faith is an open book test. If you don’t check out the bible, and really take the time to study it, then you’re missing all the answers that are written down for you! Check out this exclusive video to hear more in this motivating message from “Get Up! Mornings With Erica Campbell.”
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MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A new state report says scores of 17-year-olds voted illegally in nearly 30 Wisconsin counties during last spring's presidential primary.
The Wisconsin Elections Commission report examined referrals municipal clerks made to prosecutors following the 2016 spring primary and general elections.
The referrals included at least 60 cases of 17-year-olds voting in the April primary in 29 counties. The report doesn't track whether charges were filed.
The report notes messages were spreading on social media during the primary season that 17-year-olds were eligible to vote if they turned 18 by the November election. That's not the case in Wisconsin, but commission spokesman Reid Magney said a number of students looking to vote in an intense presidential primary here apparently believed it was legal.
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Fresh off the release of her proper debut album, Everybody Works, Jay Som can be described as a self-made force of sonic splendor and emotional might. Writing, recording, playing and producing nearly every sound on her latest album, Jay Som is as DIY as they come. Catch her headlining performance at the Back Room at Colectivo this September.
SAN DIEGO (CNS) - A 63-year-old woman was seriously injured Monday when her SUV careened off an Alta Vista-area roadway and crashed into an unoccupied home.
The motorist was heading south on 61st Street when she lost control of her 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe about 5 a.m., according to San Diego police.
The vehicle veered off the roadway at Division Avenue and became airborne before landing on a house in the 6000 block of Daisy Avenue, Officer Dino Delimitros said.
Medics took the woman - whose name was not released - to a hospital for treatment of a broken neck and a brain hemorrhage. She was expected to survive, Delimitros said.
MILWAUKEE (WKOW) -- Century-old books about a big name in Wisconsin history that were nearly thrown out have been saved.
Three dozen books belonging to the Pabst family were found in a dumpster in Milwaukee.
They're a collection of literature, German folk stories, poems, and school textbooks belonging to the Pabst kids.
Some date back to the 1920's.
"It's the perfect illustration of how fragile history truly is because you can see how quickly something can fall into a dumpster and just be lost," Pabst Mansion director John Eastberg told WISN.
The books were discovered during the demolition of a book shop.
They were given to the Pabst Mansion, where they'll be on display next month.
March 29 The S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average opened slightly lower on Wednesday, weighed down by industrial stocks, while the Nasdaq was little changed.
The Dow was down 41.91 points, or 0.2 percent, at 20,659.59, the S&P 500 was down 2.92 points, or 0.123804 percent, at 2,355.65 and the Nasdaq composite was down 0.27 points or flat, at 5,874.87. (Reporting by Yashaswini Swamynathan in Bengaluru; Editing by Anil D'Silva)
Vice President Mike Pence, who calls his wife “mother,” was seen buying flowers this morning at a Whole Foods in Washington D.C. Happy Valentine’s Day to mother and everyone else.
While grocery shopping for our family, hubby sees @VP shopping for his Valentine @WholeFoods. Hope my husband follows the Veep's lead… pic.twitter.com/ihXlfXu4wx — Greta Brawner (@gretabrawner) February 14, 2017
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At the height of Portugal's financial crisis in 2013, private-equity firm ECS Capital took over the Herdade dos Salgados resort in Portugal's southern Algarve region with its Miami-style palm-tree lined golf course surrounded by lakes along the Atlantic ocean. The resort was among 10 hotels, three golf courses and other real estate assets the firm took over from investor Carlos Saraiva after he buckled under his debt load. The transfer was part of an attempt to cap banks' bad loans and bolster debt recovery, and the hospitality industry expected Lisbon-based ECS to turn around and offload the assets to sector players. 310038556 Four years on, ECS is still managing most of these hotels.
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A large tree branch fell onto Main Road in Mattituck Sunday night, blocking traffic in both directions and then was struck by a limousine with five passengers, according to Southold Town police.
Police responded to a report of an accident involving a limousine at about 7 p.m. Sunday and officers found the large branch had separated from the tree and fell onto the road, blocking both the westbound and eastbound lanes of traffic, police said. The limousine was driving westbound when it struck the brach as it fell onto the highway, police said.
One passenger in the limousine was transported to Peconic Bay Medical Center with a minor injury, police said. The limousine was towed from the scene and the State Highway Department cleared the tree from the road.
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MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The Anoka County’s Sheriff’s office said at least one person was killed in a house fire in Fridley Tuesday night.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon official tells The Associated Press that transgender people can enlist in the military beginning Jan. 1, despite President Donald Trump’s opposition.
The new policy reflects growing legal pressure on the issue and the difficult hurdles the federal government would have to cross to enforce Trump’s demand to ban transgender individuals from the military. Two federal courts already have ruled against the ban.
Potential transgender recruits will have to overcome a lengthy and strict set of physical, medical and mental conditions that make it possible, though difficult, for them to join the armed services.
Maj. David Eastburn says the enlistment of transgender recruits will start Jan. 1 and go on amid the legal battles.
The Department of Defense also is studying the issue.
TORONTO — Police say they're looking for a suspect after two 11-year-old girls were allegedly sexually assaulted in a Toronto convenience store.
The two girls were in the store last Friday afternoon and it's alleged they were approached by a man who sexually assaulted both of them.
Police say they're seeking the public's help in identifying the suspect and have released security camera images.
The man is described as 30 years old, clean-shaven, with short brown hair.
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Former Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister M. Veerappa Moily slammed the central government for decreasing the fuel prices by just 1 paisa after 16 days of price hike. Terming this decision "meaningless" and "cruel", Moily accused the Centre of troubling the Indian citizens. He said, "The current government has put a lot of excise duty on the fuel prices which we didn't impose. The fuel prices are very low in other Asian countries but higher in India. Its making the people of the country suffer."
Kellogg (NYSE:K) announces that it acquired Chicago Bar Company LLC for $600M.
The company is the maker of the RXBAR line of protein bars.
Kellogg says RXBAR will continue to operate independently as a standalone business.
"Adding a pioneer in clean-label, high-protein snacking to our portfolio bolsters our already strong wholesome snacks offering. RXBAR is an excellent strategic fit for Kellogg as we pivot to growth," says Kellogg CEO Steve Cahillane.
The acquisition is expected to close by the end of 2017.
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PHOENIX – Arizona’s tax department lacks the authority to levy taxes on leased solar panels since the companies that lease them aren’t in the business of generating electricity, the Arizona Supreme Court ruled Friday.
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Last night, Landmark Lanes celebrated its 90th anniversary on Milwaukee’s East Side. In a time when a number of bars and restaurants are closing in the area and the neighborhood is evolving at a rapid pace, Landmark, along with its neighbor the Oriental Theater, has remained in place as an anchor of the East Side.
Mayor Tom Barrett was on hand to give a proclamation, and added, “When you think of great places in Milwaukee to go to, you think of one of the places above all and below all, Landmark Lanes.”
Lakefront Brewery was on hand with a pair of exclusive beers, and Ian’s Pizza provided food. See photos from the event below.
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The wedding venue of Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli was held at the countryside resort in Tuscany, Italy and it's the second most expensive holiday destination in the whole world and is owned by Mr. John Phillips, a former US ambassador to Rome and an Obama appointee during his administration.
John Phillips, bought the entire hamlet and turned it into a luxury resort called Borgo Finocchieto which can only be accessed by the rich and the powerful. The countryside resort comprises of a grand manor house with 22 suites and several villas clustered around a central piazza.
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Many shipping companies have deadlines set for when a package can be sent so that it reaches its destination by Christmas.
FedEx, UPS and the United States Postal Service have announced the dates of when customers should send mail or packages.
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The EU, Germany and IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, are supporting Ukraine’s work in boosting energy efficiency in the residential sector.
They have signed agreements, under which the IFC will initially manage funding worth €43 million (£37.6m) from the EU and €10 million (£8.7m) from Germany.
The grants will be used to co-finance programmes of the Ukrainian Energy Efficiency Fund, a new initiative to enable housing associations to implement energy-saving measures in multi-family buildings.
Ukraine has one of the largest housing stocks in Europe but many homes are said to be old and inefficient, with poorly insulated buildings that lose as much as 50% of their heat.
Partners and loved ones can deny you nothing at the moment, but this phase will come to an end in a few days, so make the most of it. If there is something you desire, speak up about it now. Those who love you will get it for you.
The xx have unveiled their sparkling new track “Say Something Loving,” the second single off the trio’s upcoming LP I See You.
The track samples the Alessi Brothers’ 1978 track “Do You Feel It?” and spotlights the vocal
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Producers behind an upcoming biopic about Judy Garland have released the first image of Ren-e Zellweger as the late screen icon and it is striking.
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"Judy," currently in production, is set in 1968 as the singer arrives in London to perform a series of sold out shows. Zellweger stars in the title role, with Rufus Sewell ("The Man in the High Castle") cast as Garland's ex-husband, Sidney Luft.
Garland died of an accidental overdose in the summer of 1969 at age 47.
Rupert Goold ("True Story") is set to direct. "Judy" is a joint production between Path-, BBC Films and Ingenious Media.
No release date has yet been announced for the project.
Veteran Canadian TV personality Jennifer Valentyne has joined Q107’s Derringer in the Morning show.
Veteran host John Derringer alluded big news was coming to Q107’s morning show via Twitter on Saturday. He delivered the news right off the bat on his Valentine’s Day broadcast. Or in this case, Valentyne’s day broadcast.
Former Live Eye veteran Valentyne is joining Derringer, Ryan Parker and John Garbutt, weekdays from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m.
“I think Toronto listeners will be surprised to a see a whole new side of me,” Valentyne said in a statement.
On today’s show, she pointed out that “this is the only job I applied for,” adding that she had to build a resume and apply for the position.
Biafra: Why Nigerians must talk to each other, not at each other – Atiku
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Venezuela's ruling socialist party has officially tapped President Nicolas Maduro as its candidate for this year's election.
Socialist party chief Diosdado Cabello on Friday announced the unanimous decision. The government has said the election will be held by the end of April.
Maduro succeeded the late President Hugo Chavez, leading the oil-rich country into a deepening crisis marked by soaring inflation and shortages of food and medicine.
The United States says it will reject the "snap" election. Several Latin America countries condemned holding a vote before Maduro's government and its political opposition complete negotiations aimed at resolving the crisis.
Venezuela's opposition coalition hasn't selected a candidate or decided if it will participate.
Maduro says that in his second term he'll wean Venezuela's economy off of oil production.
"Syria condemns the Turkish occupation of Afrin and the crimes it is committing there, and demands the invading forces immediately withdraw from the Syrian territory they occupied," the ministry said.
Governors of the South-South states on Wednesday met in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital.
Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State, Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State and Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State were at the meeting while Edo State governor Godwin Obaseki was represented at the meeting by the deputy governor.
The governors were received on Wednesday evening by Governor Nyesom Wike at the Government House in Port Harcourt.
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Governor Wike led his counterparts into the meeting which was held closed-door.
At the end of the meeting, Governor Dickson, who spoke on behalf of others after the meeting re-echoed the governors call for restructuring and also reacted to the withdrawal of the N1billion from the excess crude account for security.
Wisconsin freshman guard Kobe King suffered an injury to his left knee and will undergo season-ending surgery today (Monday).
King, who appeared in each of the first 10 games this season, will be eligible to apply for a medical hardship waiver after the season. If granted, the La Crosse native will return as a redshirt freshman for the 2018-19 season.
King was averaging 19 minutes and 5.2 points per game, including a career-high 10 points against Ohio State on December 2.
Teammate D’Mitrik Trice is also undergoing surgery on his right foot today. UW said his initial rehab process will begin in 2-3 weeks.
On the markets at midmorning (ET):
The Toronto Stock Exchange’s S&P/TSX composite index was up 5.73 points to 15,557.79, after 90 minutes of trading.
In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was down 35.56 points to 24,413.13. The S&P 500 index was down 3.23 points to 2,667.06 and the Nasdaq composite index was down 27.19 points to 7,101.41.
The Canadian dollar was trading at 77.96 cents US, up from Monday’s average value of 77.92 cents US.
The June crude contract was up 42 cents to US$69.06 per barrel and the June natural gas contract was up three cents to US$2.80 per mmBTU.
The June gold contract was up $6.40 to US$1,330.40 an ounce and the May copper contract was up four cents to US$3.15 a pound.
Here’s a guide on how a taxpayer can submit returns and make payments to the South African Revenue Services.
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Help with tax-related problems or complaints, as well as a range of online resources to help you submit your returns and make payments to the Receiver of Revenue.
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The South African Revenue Services (SARS) subscribes to a service charter. However, taxpayers sometimes do not get the service they want. Issues that SARS will address include those relating to delays in processing returns, decision making and the correction of administrative mistakes, failure to provide reasons for making an adjustment to a return, failure to respond to queries, objections and appeals, as well as the conduct and attitude of SARS staff.
If you have a problem, you should first contact your local SARS branch office. If the dispute remains unresolved, then raise the issue with SARS by:
Federal officials end probe of New Jersey town's zoning laws
TOMS RIVER, N.J. (AP) — Federal officials have ended their investigation into whether a New Jersey town's zoning laws had religious bias and will not take any action against the municipality.
The Asbury Park Press reports the Justice Department notified Toms River late last month that its investigation — which began nearly two years ago — had been closed.
The investigation had focused on the town's zoning laws related to religious land uses. It was sparked by a Board of Adjustment decision to require the Chabad Jewish Center to obtain a use variance in order to continue operating at a rabbi's home.
A federal judge had ruled in the rabbi's favor earlier this year, finding the town and the zoning board had violated numerous federal laws by requiring the rabbi to obtain a use variance.
Aug 14(Reuters) - Cosmos Group Co Ltd
* Says co, a Huangshan-based engineering construction group firm and a Hangzhou-based limited partnership plan to invest 200,000 yuan, 9.6 million yuan and 600,000 yuan to co's Huangshan-based wholly owned real estate development unit respectively
* Says co, Huangshan-based firm and Hangzhou-based limited partnership will hold a 51 percent stake, a 46 percent stake and a 3 percent stake in the unit respectively after investment
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ATLANTA (AP)  Atlanta is a bit closer to having an official record of how close its mayoral election runoff was.
Fulton County election officials on Monday certified the county's portion of the votes from the Dec. 5 runoff. Officials in DeKalb County, which also includes part of Atlanta, planned to certify their results later Monday.
The official Fulton County results show Keisha Lance Bottoms with 42,887 votes, or 51.33 percent, and Mary Norwood with 40,668, or 48.67 percent.
That represents a slight bump for Bottoms in Fulton County. She had 42,747 votes, compared with Norwood's 40,612, in unofficial tallies released the day after the election.
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Norwood said Monday she plans to ask for a recount.
Fulton elections director Richard Barron said a recount could be completed by the end of the week.
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ZURICH, July 4 (Reuters) - The Swiss National Bank has appointed Martin Schlegel as one of the three alternate members of its governing board, the central bank said on Wednesday.
“At its meeting of 4 July 2018, the Federal Council appointed Martin Schlegel as the new Alternate Member of the Governing Board of the Swiss National Bank, following the proposal of the SNB’s Bank Council,” the SNB said in a statement.
Schlegel, who assumes the role on September 1, will become the alternate board member responsible for the department led by Chairman Thomas Jordan that oversees economic affairs and international monetary cooperation.
The two other alternate members, Thomas Moser and Dewet Moser, will switch departments as Schlegel assumes the role, the SNB said. (Reporting by Brenna Hughes Neghaiwi, editing by John Revill)
The MLS Disciplinary Committee has issued one suspension following Week 30 of the 2017 MLS regular season.
Watts serious foul play
The Disciplinary Committee has suspended Colorado Rapids defender Jared Watts one additional game (two total games) and fined him an undisclosed amount for serious foul play that endangered the safety of an opponent. The incident took place during the 9th minute of the Rapids' match against the Montreal Impact on Sept. 9 and Watts was shown a red card for the play after Video Review. Watts will serve the suspensions during Colorado's match on Saturday, Oct. 7 against FC Dallas and Sunday, Oct. 15 against Real Salt Lake.
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ESTES PARK, Colo. An elk calf with a broken leg that was rescued from the side of the road in Estes Park will face a tough recovery due to its age, according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials.
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Vancouver-area residents can expect a few more days of icy sidewalks due to a cold snap blowing through the Lower Mainland this week, according to Environment Canada.
The mercury is not forecast to rise above freezing until Wednesday, when it could go as high as 2 C. There is a chance of flurries or snow starting Thusday night until Sunday, according to the seven-day forecast.
With some Vancouver roads – even main arterials – still covered in ice Monday morning, some residents took to social media to voice their complaints.
The city responded to 25 calls as of Monday morning, a spokesperson told Metro in a written statement. A full roster of crew and equipment are also dealing with hills, arterials, and priority bike lanes, according to the statement. Residents are being asked to call 311 or use the VanConnect app to notify the city of areas that need de-icing.
March 29 Li Zhicheng, chief risk officer of Agricultural Bank Of China Ltd, said in a press conference in Beijing on Wednesday:
* Agricultural Bank Of China's Liaoning branch has 110 million yuan ($15.97 million) outstanding loans to China Huishan Dairy Holdings Co Ltd
* Agricultural Bank Of China International has HKD150 million ($19.31 million) in outstanding loans to Huishan Dairy Further company coverage:
($1 = 6.8900 Chinese yuan)
($1 = 7.7687 Hong Kong dollars) (Reporting by Beijing Monitoring desk)
Castillo is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Mariners.
Castillo will head to the bench for a second straight contest as Caleb Joseph draws another start behind the dish. The two backstops are expected to continue to split time for the final stretch of the season.
Tuesday morning, Alek Minassian, who is the suspect in the deadly Toronto van attack, was charged with 10 counts of first-degree murder and 13 counts of attempted murder at his first court appearance.
Monday afternoon, ten people were killed and 15 injured after a rented white Ryder van jumped a curb and plowed into pedestrians on Toronto’s busy Yonge Street.
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That is the view of Chelea legend and Champions League pundit Frank Lampard.
The Reds face their Italian opponents tonight in the semi-final first leg at Anfield.
Roma are the surprise package in this season’s Champions League, having dumped out Barcelona in the quarter-finals.
But Jurgen Klopp’s side equally impressively knocked out Premier League champions Manchester City.
Liverpool’s 3-0 home triumph in the first leg proved too much for City to overturn, as the Reds then went on to win 2-1 at the Etihad.
Pats don't let up, earn homefield
MIAMI — The Patriots finished the regular season with a perfect road record and are hoping their next trip is to the Super Bowl. Tom Brady threw for 276 yards and three scores to help New England clinch home-field advantage throughout the AFC playoffs. The Patriots were assured of a first-round bye but played all-out. "It's just important to keep that foot on the gas pedal," Brady said.
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Tim Tebow makes elderly woman’s day with personal message
It’s videos like these that have helped make Tim Tebow a beloved figure.
Tebow was signing autographs for fans where his St. Lucie Mets play and received a special request. One fan asked Tebow to give a shoutout to an ailing grandmother, and the former football player more than complied:
Shoutout to Tim for the shoutout to his biggest fan. Definitely made my Grandma's day. Biggest smile she's had since her stroke. @TimTebow pic.twitter.com/9G2Y9JxJk0 — Danny Terp (@YungDaniel300) August 13, 2017
The best part was seeing the grandmother’s reaction.
Tim Tebow really does have special powers. And all it took was him saying hi.
David Banks/Getty Images(CHICAGO) — Chicago White Sox Pitcher Danny Farquhar is improving after undergoing surgery on Saturday following a brain aneurysm.
Farquhar sustained the aneurysm during the team’s game against the Houston Astros on Friday. He collapsed in the dugout after pitching the sixth inning of the game.
In a statement released by the team, Farquhar is “responding appropriately to questions and commands” and that he remains in critical, but neurologically stable condition.”
The pitcher in the ICU at the Rush University Medical Center. His wife and family are with him at the center, where he is expected to stay for several weeks.
The White Sox moved him to the 60-day disabled list before their game Monday night against Seattle, a team Farquhar used to play for.
The Mariners honored their former teammate by hanging his former jersey in the bullpen.
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There are a number of reasons why Microsoft won’t use the Linux kernel for Windows. For one there is a huge difference in the technical aspects of the Linux Kernel and the NT kernel.
Another reason would be the issues of licensing involved if Microsoft has to switch over to using the Linux kernel for windows. Thirdly, there are things done on Windows that can’t be done on any other operating system.
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NEW YORK -- The Yankees and Houston Astros conclude their three-game series on Wednesday night at Yankee Stadium.
First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m.
Hot-hitting left fielder Brett Gardner is out of the Yankees' lineup the day after he was 4 for 5 with two homers in a 6-5, 10-inning win over the Astros on Tuesday night. Gardner is sitting because he's a left-handed hitter and the Astros are starting a lefty.
Here are the lineups:
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BEIJING, Dec 11 (Reuters) - China’s outstanding total social financing was 173.67 trillion yuan ($26.25 trillion) at end-November, up 12.5 percent from a year earlier, the central bank said on Monday.
TSF includes off-balance sheet forms of financing that exist outside the conventional bank lending system, such as initial public offerings, loans from trust companies and bond sales.
It is also an indicator of activity in China’s vast shadow banking sector, which authorities are trying to rein in as part of a broader campaign to contain systemic financial risks. ($1 = 6.6166 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Beijing Monitoring Desk; Editing by Kim COghill)
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Republican U.S. Rep. Diane Black has named two prominent former politicians from either end of Tennessee as co-chairman for her gubernatorial bid.
Black says former state Senate Speaker Ron Ramsey and former U.S. Rep. Stephen Fincher will hold the leadership positions in her campaign.
Ramsey, an auctioneer from the northeastern corner of the state, retired from the Legislature last year after presiding over vast Republican gains that took the GOP from an afterthought to near complete control. He is also a former gubernatorial candidate who fell short in the 2010 GOP primary.
Fincher, a farmer from the West Tennessee community of Frog Jump, was part of the 2010 GOP class that won back control of Congress just two years after Barack Obama was elected president. He retired last year.
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The plight of BiFab will be raised at Holyrood tomorrow.
David Torrance, MSP for Kirkcaldy, has tabled a question to the Scottish Government at Tuesday’s Topical Questions.
The SNP member has asked for a statement on what support is being given to secure the jobs at BiFab’s yards in Fife and the Isle of Lewis.
Staff at the Kingdom’s yards have voted to carry on working, despite the threat they may not be paid while the ‘‘critical’’ cash position is resolved.
ACHUGAO, Saipan — The Aqua Resort Club Saipan opened a new restaurant on Dec. 1 called Kevin’s the Prime Rib. The 2,300 square-foot restaurant can seat 100 people and is intended to provide a romantic atmosphere for diners. The restaurant cost $250,000 in renovations. . . .
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Federal government departments spent nearly half a billion dollars on travel and accommodation in 2016, equivalent to more than $2700 for each of the nation's 155,000 public servants. Department of Finance figures show the bill for the whole of government travel system totalled $427 million last year, including bookings of domestic and international flights, hotels and car rentals.
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SCRANTON — A Ransom Twp. man robbed his mother Sunday evening, police said.
City police responded to a home on the 1000 block of Jackson Street on Sunday night shortly after 7 p.m., after Dorothy Macciocco reported her son, Guy Macciocco, 32, 2485 Ransom Road, had robbed her. She told police he arrived at her home, asked for money and pushed her against the front door and took $35 from her purse, according to court documents. He then fled on foot. Officers arrested Macciocco on the 1000 block of Washburn Street, police said.
Macciocco is charged with robbery and held in Lackawanna County Prison in lieu of $10,000 bail. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for April 25.
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April 6 Boeing Co :
* Boeing says 88 new orders for week through March 31
* Says new orders for through week March 31 include orders from Australia P-8 for four 737s, Business Jet / VIP Customer(s) for two 737s
* New orders for through week March 31 also include orders from Indian Navy P-8I for four 737s, UK P-8 for 2 737s, US Navy P-8A Poseidon for 11 737s
* Says new orders for week through March 31 also include orders from Unidentified Customer(s) for 57 737s and eight 777s Source text : (bit.ly/1CPj6cX) Further company coverage:
March 19 (Reuters) - Hongli Zhihui Group Co Ltd
* Says an individual shareholder, Ma Chengzhang, sold 36.4 million shares (5.1 percent stake) of the company to a zhangjiagang-based investment fund, at the price of 12.5 yuan per share, on March 17
* Says Ma Chengzhang cut stake in the company to 13.6 percent from 18.7 percent
* Says zhangjiagang-based investment fund added stake in the company to 10 percent from 4.9 percent
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Issie Lapowsky, Wired senior writer, and James Pethokoukis, AEI economic policy analyst, discusses Facebook’s data breach and what it means for Mark Zuckerberg.
ESPN’S Mike Greenberg says NFL great Joe Namath was so revered in his home that “my mother would have left my father for Joe Namath, and my father would have applauded her for it.”
Years later, his mother did get to meet the Jets legend.
Greenberg was attending an event for Namath’s foundation, and he brought his mom. “This was shortly after my father died,” Greenberg said.
Namath asked him, “I heard you brought a doll for me,” and sat with Greenberg’s over-the-moon mom throughout the evening.
Also on the “Inside the Game: Insider Hall of Fame” panel hosted by sports agency IFA were ESPN’s Samatha Ponder and NFL stars Jerome Bettis and Adam Thielen.
After a crushing loss to a team that had only managed a single victory up to that point this season, it would have been understandable for the Chicago Bears to struggle on the road Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Instead, the Bears took out their frustrations of the previous week on this week’s opponent, blowing out the Bengals 33-7.
Leading the way was rookie quarterback Mitchell Trubisky, who put together the best performance of his young career, completing 25 of his 32 passes for 271 yards and a touchdown. The No. 2 overall pick in the 2017 NFL draft also added a score on the ground.
Trubisky may not be putting up the gaudy numbers we saw from Houston Texans rookie Deshaun Watson prior to his season-ending injury, but the North Carolina product is showing marked improvement down the stretch, which is a huge positive for the team to build on heading into a pivotal offseason.
A man was filmed tied to a pole being flogged with a rope after reportedly trying to rape a 10-year-old girl.
The angry mob apprehended the suspect in the village of Juliasar in the northern Indian state of Rajasthan.
He grabbed the little girl in a field but was caught as he attempted to rape her, local media report.
The suspect was identified as Kushal Sharma, who works in a local laundry called Lal Singh’s.
His laundry colleagues were reportedly the ones who heard the young girl screaming and ran out to rescue her.
An angry mob quickly formed; they shaved the young man’s head, tore off his shirt, then tied him to a pole and began to thrash him.
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Tushar Gandhi, the great grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, on Friday said that the objective of petition, seeking re-investigation into the assassination of the former, is to target the Kapoor Commission report and get it invalidated.
Mahatma Gandhi
'The objective of this petition is to target the Kapoor Commission report and get it invalidated because there are some very uncomfortable revelations in the report regarding the larger conspiracy and the involvement of many others who were never prosecuted,' he told ANI.
Earlier in the day, a petition was filed in the Supreme Court seeking re-investigation into the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi.
The apex court had asked former additional solicitor General Amarendra Sharan to assist the court as amicus curiae in the case. The PIL was filed by a Mumbai-based IT Consultant Pankaj Kumudchandra Phadnis.
According to reports, an earlier petition of Phadnis seeking reopening of the Gandhi murder case had been dismissed by a High Court.
Texas Rangers starting pitcher Martin Perez is scheduled to pitch in Friday’s opening game of the home series against Seattle. Perez (2-6, 4.56) is looking for his first win since May 18. Charles Krupa AP
May 3 Cheesecake Factory Inc
* The Cheesecake Factory reports results for first quarter of fiscal 2017
* Q1 revenue $563.4 million versus i/b/e/s view $570.2 million
* Q1 earnings per share $0.72 excluding items
* Q1 earnings per share $0.71
* Cheesecake Factory Inc - continues to expect to open as many as eight company-owned restaurants in fiscal 2017
* Cheesecake Factory Inc - comparable restaurant sales at cheesecake factory restaurants increased 0.3% in q1 of fiscal 2017.
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.73 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
BRENTWOOD, Mo. (AP) – Around 400 students at a suburban St. Louis school got part of the day off Friday after a 9-foot-long boa constrictor wriggled out of her aquarium, setting off a frantic search.
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that a teacher alerted officials at Brentwood high and middle schools of the escape around 10 a.m. The 70-pound snake went missing from an enclosure in a biology class. Students were sent home a short time later.
A broken hinge on the enclosure was blamed on the escape. The snake was found beneath the floor, wrapped around pipes. The ceramic floor was ripped up to retrieve her.
A biology teacher adopted the snake years ago and kept her at school. When she retired she left the snake for the school to keep.
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Monday that Margarita Del Pilar Fitzpatrick, a resident alien who registered to vote illegally, can be deported for the act despite her claim that she did so at the direction of a DMV employee.
Fitzpatrick arrived in the country in 2002 and is married to a U.S. citizen. Fitzpatrick applied for an Illinois driver’s licence a few years after arriving in the country, court records show. During the process, the DMV clerk asked Fitzpatrick if she wished to register to vote, telling her “it’s up to you.”
A building has been evacuated in Perth while fire crews investigate a possible blaze.
The alarm was raised just after 3pm with smoke billowing from a transformer room inside the building.
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At this stage emergency crews have not found the source of the fire.
Police are assisting at the scene with nearby roads blocked while investigations are under way.
Liverpool midfielder Philippe Coutinho is hopeful of returning to action soon after sustaining a dead leg during the club's 1-0 Premier League victory over Watford on Monday, the playmaker has said.
The 24-year-old limped off the pitch in the first 15 minutes of the match at Vicarage Road and was replaced by Adam Lallana but manager Juergen Klopp said that the Brazilian had not been badly injured.
"He has a dead leg, hopefully it's not too serious but of course it's really painful and no chance (he could continue). Everybody could see he tried hard, but no chance," Klopp told reporters after the game.
Coutinho posted a picture on Instagram with German team mate Emre Can, whose spectacular overhead kick secured all three points for Liverpool.
"Thanks to all for the support. It isn't serious," Coutinho wrote in the caption.
Liverpool, who are third in the table, host Southampton in the league on Sunday.
(Reporting by Aditi Prakash in Bengaluru, editing by Nick Mulvenney)
Bill Schutt says no one from his childhood is surprised to find out he’s been studying cannibalism—after all, he was into vampire bats as a kid. For his new book, he’s investigated the (natural) history of people eating one another and why it’s only been taboo in some countries, like China, for a short time.
Despite Colin's efforts to keep it a secret, Artem has told everyone about the divorce.
The Israeli embassy in Warsaw warned on Friday it has observed a "wave of anti-Semitic statements" in Poland, AFP reported.
The warning comes amid a diplomatic row between Poland and Israel following the approval of a controversial Holocaust bill that would make it illegal to suggest Poland bore any responsibility for crimes against humanity committed by Nazi Germany on its soil during World War II.
(Arutz Sheva’s North American desk is keeping you updated until the start of Shabbat in New York. The time posted automatically on all Arutz Sheva articles, however, is Israeli time.)
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Skies are mainly clear this morning and temperatures have fallen into the lower 20s to start the workweek! We should enjoy early sunshine to start the day, but clouds will be gathering through the day and breezy conditions will begin to take hold. Any flurries will hold off until tonight as a cold front drops in from the northwest. Even colder air will follow this front and lake-effect snow showers will once again crank up for Tuesday!
Although snow chances are in the forecast through Wednesday afternoon, totals will remain heaviest well north and northeast of Indianapolis, as steady winds blow off of Lake Michigan and produce lake-effect snow streamers. Some spots that may see accumulations include Peru, Marion, Hartford City and Muncie. Otherwise, a fairly quiet week of weather, as any BIG snows remain obsolete through Sunday!
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SOPER, Okla. – A 76-year-old woman died after her vehicle crashed Saturday morning in Choctaw County.
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol says 76-year-old Tommie Scott was driving eastbound on US70 in Soper just before 9 a.m. when she went left of the center line, over-corrected and departed the road to the left.
Officials say her vehicle struck a power line pole, rolled approximately 1.5 times, and then came to a rest on the passenger side.
Troopers say Scott was ejected approximately five feet from the vehicle.
She was transported to the hospital and pronounced dead upon arrival with “massive head trauma.”
Officials say her seatbelt was not in use.
The cause of the collision is still under investigation.
Fire crews responded to the scene of the same pallet fire that sparked up last weekend in Midland.
We're told the fire is located in the 2800 block of Rankin Highway, near Interstate 20.
At this point, we're told the pallets reignited Friday evening.
There's no word yet on containment of the fire or what caused the fire to reignite.
Officials are asking drivers to avoid the area, if possible, while authorities fight the fire.
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Mealey's PI/Product Liability - Illinois Appeals Panel Remands Medical Malpractice Suit For Further Proceedings
ELGIN, Ill. - An Illinois appellate panel on June 12 found that a trial court erred in dismissing a medical malpractice suit because it did not apply the "agreement-in-effect" exception to the res judicata doctrine (Robert Kantner v. Ladonna Jo Waugh, et al., No. 2-16-0848, Ill. App., 2nd Dist., 2017 Ill. App. LEXIS 371).
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) - Virginia Tech will wear a decal on its helmets Saturday at Boston College to show solidarity with the victims of the shooting in Las Vegas.
The No. 16 Hokies play the Eagles at 7:15 p.m.
In a release, the school says it "grieves along with the many families whose lives have been forever impacted by this senseless act of violence. This small gesture by our football team honors all of those lives who have been impacted, as well as the many who acted so selflessly to aid strangers and prevent more loss of life."
The school was the site of the massacre of 32 people on April 16, 2007. The gunman then took his own life.
Virginia Tech also has ties with UNLV, whose athletic director, Desiree Francois-Reed was a deputy AD for the Hokies before accepting the new position.
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The new ION buses were unveiled in Cambridge Monday morning with some high-tech features.
The big reveal was made at the Ainslie Street terminal as part of Waterloo Region’s stage one rapid transit project.
Bus routes will run between the Fairway ION station in Kitchener, and the Ainslie Street terminal in Cambridge.
The brand new buses have a number of unique features including Wi-Fi, USB ports, and more comfortable seating.
The nine buses will roll out later this month.
Extreme heat wave conditions have been forecast in many parts of Andhra Pradesh with temperatures expected to touch a maximum of 46 degrees Celsius in the next 24 hours.
The State Disaster Management Authority has cautioned people to take necessary precautionary measures in view of the extreme weather. In a statement here today, the SDMA said many parts of Krishna district are expected to record 46 degrees Celsius on May 31, while the temperature may range from 43-44 degrees C in East and West Godavari, Guntur, Prakasam, SPS Nellore and Chittoor districts.
Visakhapatnam, Kadapa, Anantapuramu and Kurnool districts may record 40-41 degrees Celsius, while Srikakulam and Vizianagaram may record 38-39 degrees Celsius, SDMA said. The southwest monsoon that set into Kerala yesterday, is expected to advance into Andhra Pradesh around June 3.
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An index of U.S. consumer attitudes increased in April, recovering from a fall in March.
The Conference Board's measure of consumer confidence increased to 128.7 in April, up from 127 the prior month.
The April reading beat a forecast from Reuters analysts, who expected the index to slip further to 126.
Consumer confidence fell in March, breaking a two-month streak of gains.
"Consumers' assessment of current conditions improved somewhat, with consumers rating both business and labor market conditions quite favorably," said Lynn Franco, the Conference Board's director of economic indicators, in a statement.
Consumers' short-term expectations for their incomes also improved, Franco said.
The index takes into account Americans' views of current economic conditions and their expectations for the next six months. Economists pay close attention to the numbers because consumer spending accounts for about 70 percent of U.S. economic activity.
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To help flesh out a five- to 10-year strategy for things as various as street maintenance, park space and police and fire protection, Statesboro city officials have scheduled four public input meetings at different locations April 24, April 27 and May 13. City Council in February approved a $28,500 contract for the Atlanta-based consulting firm ... (more)
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Pinball numbers for the Pelicans, who battled the Rockets for four quarters without Anthony Davis, but ultimately fall 130-123. Holiday 37 and E’Twaun Moore with a career-high 36.
Terrence Mawawa Masvingo | Masvingo State Minister, Shuvai Ben Mahofa has died, ZimEye can reveal.
She collapsed at her house in Masvingo yesterday at 3 pm before being taken to hospital where she was pronounced dead after 30 minutes, ZimEye sources have said.
Zanu PF Councillor for ward 10, Lovemore Mufamba last night said on social media:” We are at her house right now, it is very sad.We have been deeply saddened by her sudden death. ”
Two years ago Mahofa was taken to South Africa where she received treatment after complaining of severe stomach pain , following suspected food poisoning. ZimEye.com will keep you updated.
"BSA hospital is proud to welcome the first baby born in Amarillo in 2017. Kylee A'riah Jackson was born at 4:13am.
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(WYCD) — McDonald’s has announced the newest addition to their burger lineup: The McVegan.
But there’s one catch. They are only testing it in one location, Finland.
The McVegan is a soy patty with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles ketchup and mustard.
According to TODAY, a representative for McDonald’s confirmed over email that the McVegan is limited to McDonald’s Finland and there are no current plans for that to change.
While you might not be able to go around the corner to get it, you can see what it looks like:
If the McVegan were to come to the United States, Twitter seems very ready to give it a try.
Yo, @McDonalds Is this true? If yes, please bring your #vegan burger to #Seattle. We will eat them all day.https://t.co/6F6ICuYA4P — Jared Stewart (@JaredStewart) October 5, 2017
Barry Geraghty is set for another lengthy injury lay-off after breaking his arm in a fall at Fairyhouse on Monday.
Geraghty, who only recently returned from lung and rib injuries which forced him to miss the Cheltenham Festival, was riding Minella Foru in the BoyleSports Irish Grand National.
The pair fell at the eighth, bringing down Arbre De Vie, and Geraghty could be seen holding his arm.
He missed the winning ride on the Joseph O’Brien-trained Slowmotion in the following race and was taken to hospital for X-rays.
Turf Club medical officer Dr Adrian McGoldrick later confirmed Geraghty would have surgery on his fractured left humerus on Tuesday.
He said: “It is the same injury he suffered last year (following a fall from Cernunnos at Market Rasen in July), but on the other side. He is looking at three months out and will have surgery tomorrow.
If you were anywhere near social media this weekend you were introduced to Keaton Jones, his anti bullying video immediately went viral & gained significant attention from many celebrities. Watch the original video posted by his mother above, viewed over 18.5 million times by Sunday evening.
This broke my 💔 today. Please be kind to one another. #standwithkeaton https://t.co/8XBbFmnuc1 — KATY PERRY (@katyperry) December 10, 2017
Keaton, this is so accurate. Why do people do this? I think your sooo cool Keaton! I wanna be your friend ( but srsly) ur freakin awesome ❤️ https://t.co/LD7Q762bL9 — Millie Bobby Brown (@milliebbrown) December 9, 2017
#KeatonJones, your curiosity and kindness will overcome this moment and bring you many better days to come. #StandWithKeaton https://t.co/8t4ojKLs72 — Ryan Seacrest (@RyanSeacrest) December 10, 2017
XENIA, Ohio (WDTN) – The city of Xenia needs volunteers to help out with First Friday events.
Volunteers will need to help the first Friday of every month through July from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
There are several jobs for volunteers to work at during the community events.
T-shirts and training will be provided to the volunteers before the events.
The list of jobs for the events and the volunteer information can be found here.
HELSINKI (AP) — Finland has become the first country in Europe to pay its unemployed citizens a basic monthly income, amounting to 560 euros ($587), in a social experiment hoped to cut government red tape, reduce poverty and boost employment.
Olli Kangas from the Finnish government agency KELA said Monday that the two-year trial with the 2,000 randomly picked citizens who receive unemployment benefits kicked off Jan. 1.
Those 2,000 unemployed chosen will receive 560 euros every month, with no reporting requirements on how they spend it. The amount will be deducted from any benefits they already receive.
The unemployment rate of Finland, a nation of 5.5 million, stood at 8.1 percent in November with some 213,000 people without a job — unchanged from the previous year.
ZURICH May 2 Shower toilet and plumbing supplies maker Geberit on Tuesday reported a 2.1 percent year-on-year rise in first quarter net profit, helped by what it said was a largely positive environment in the construction industry.
The Swiss company posted net profit of 153.4 million Swiss francs ($154.06 million) for the three months ended March 31, meeting analyst estimates of 153 million francs in a Reuters poll. It reported a figure of 150.3 million francs a year earlier.
Sales rose 2.6 percent to 737.1 million francs from 718.6 million francs a year earlier. Analysts had forecast a figure of 747 million francs.
($1 = 0.9957 Swiss francs) (Reporting by John Revill)
Africa picked up six medals, including three golds, on the last day of the World Athletics Championships in London.
South Africa's Caster Semenya stormed home in the 800m, recording the fastest time this year, one minute 55 seconds. Burundi's Francine Niyonsaba came second.
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Kenya picked up two golds.
Helen Obiri won the 5000m, beating Ethiopia's Almaz Ayana into second place:
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And Elijah Manangoi won the 1500m and his compatriot Timothy Cheruiyot came second, meaning that Kenya ended the night with three more medals.
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Overall, the USA topped the medals table, Kenya came second and South Africa came third:
Cardi B recently came to a shocking revelation, Donald Glover and Childish Gambino are the same person.
While Cardi wouldn’t be the first person to be confused, we can’t help but think about all of the other celebrities who have adopted alter egos over the years. Hit the flip to recall a few.
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According to the Daily Mail's Baz Bamigboye, Jonathan Munby's successful production of King Lear, starring Sir Ian McKellen and Sinead Cusack, will head to the Duke of York Theater this summer for a limited sixteen week run.
The production, which enjoyed a successful run at the Chichester Theatre, will begin performances July 12. Deals are still being finalized.
The Ambassador Theatre Group and Chichester are also reportedly considering a Broadway transfer. "New York producers are biting everyone's arms off to get at it," a source told Daily Mail.
Munby's production has been hailed an explosive, charged and contemporary retelling of Shakespeare's epic masterpiece
Two ageing fathers - one a King, one his courtier - reject the children who truly love them. Their blindness unleashes a tornado of pitiless ambition and treachery - and their worlds crumble. Tender, violent, moving and shocking, King Lear is considered by many to be the greatest tragedy ever written.
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(CNN) A Russian journalist and Kremlin critic, reported to have been shot dead in Ukraine, has appeared alive at a news conference.
Arkady Babchenko was earlier reported to have been killed in his apartment building in the Ukrainian capital Kiev,.
But in a stunning development, he appeared alongside Ukrainian security officials in a news conference broadcast live on Ukrainian television.
Ukraine's Security Service suggested it had staged the murder.
Writing on Twitter, the security service said it had received prior warning about the attempted murder of Babchenko and decided to conduct an operation to collect evidence of terrorist activity by the Russian special services on Ukrainian territory.
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One person suffered critical injuries following a motorcycle wreck in Lenexa.
Johnson County MedAct said a motorcycle and vehicle collided in the area of westbound 83rd Street and Woodland.
It's just west of Shawnee Mission Park.
Both eastbound and westbound 83rd Street are closed in the area due to the wreck.
This is a developing story. Stay tuned to KCTV5 News for more.
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Governor Ricketts soon will get a proposal from state senators to balance the state’s finances for the next 5 months. The bill impose across-the board cuts, makes withdrawals from cash funds and takes back unspent money from departments.
Omaha Senator, Bob Krist, says giving up about $2 million from the Legislative Council will be problematic for plans to replace the Capitol’s heating, ventilation and air conditioning system.
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As more and more states are legalizing marijuana, it appears that New York State will be next. At least according to our Governor anyway...
“You have states that have legalized it now. It is no longer a question of legal or illegal. It’s legal in Massachusetts. It may be legal in New Jersey. Which means for all intents and purposes it’s going to be here anyway.”
I'm all for intelligent legalization conversation, but gosh, I was taught in grade school that the 'everybody's doing it' approach was not usually the best (wanna jump off a bridge?) and this sounds suspiciously like grade-school logic. Also, what happens to all of the people that are incarcerated for dealing or being caught with pot now? Do they still stay in jail?
March 29Anhui Anke Biotechnology Group Co Ltd :
* Says net profit for FY 2017 Q1 to increase by 13.6 percent to 42 percent, or to be 40 million yuan to 50 million yuan, compared to net profit of FY 2016 Q1 (35.2 million yuan)
* Says increased revenue and enhancement of internal police discipline as main reasons for the forecast
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/6WXYKM
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SAN JOSE, Calif. — Sam Logwood scored the Lobos' final six points and New Mexico denied San Jose State its first Mountain West Conference win this season, beating the Spartans 71-68 on Saturday.
Logwood's basket with 3:50 to go gave the Lobos the lead for good at 64-62. He added another basket and four more free throws in the final 1:49.
Nai Carlisle's 3-point play with 33 seconds left got the Spartans (3-19, 0-11) within three, but after Noah Baumann grabbed a defensive rebound he had his pass intercepted by Logwood, who was fouled and made 1 of 2 free throws before Ryan Welage's long 3-point attempt went off the back of the rim.
Antino Jackson scored 17 points, Anthony Mathis 15, Joe Furstinger 12 and Logwood 10 for New Mexico (12-12, 7-4).
Johnson (ankle) will start at center during Friday's game against the Celtics, Jessica Camerato of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
Johnson was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, but is seemingly feeling better enough to play Friday. He'll be replacing Richaun Holmes in the starting five from last game, as coach Brett Brown seemingly is looking to try something new.
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For every one law that Congress passed in 2016, the federal bureaucracy issued 18 new rules and regulations, according to the Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI).
Federal agencies under the Obama administration issued 3,853 rules and regulations in 2016, which is more than was issued in 2015, according to the 97,110 page Federal Register.
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Congress passed 211 laws in 2016.
Clyde Wayne Crews of CEI, a free-market, public policy organization in Washington, D.C., predicts that the incoming Congress will likely roll back many of those rules and regulations issued during President Obama’s final year in office.
During Obama’s eight years in the White House, 2016 was the highest year in terms of the number of final rules issued.
Previously, the highest years for federal rules being issued since 2000 had been 2003, 2004 and 2005 under President George W. Bush.
Kiev and national police had said Babchenko, a strong critic of the Kremlin, was shot multiple times in the back at his apartment building and found bleeding by his wife.
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Authorities of Ondo State University of Science and Technology (OSUSTECH), Okitipupa, have asked students to go on a two-week break over a students’ protest on Tuesday.
Felix Akinnusi, the acting Registrar of the Institution, made the development known in a circular in Okitipupa.
Mr Akinnusi said the holiday was for the management to deliberate on some of the demands of the students during the protest which disrupted academic activities in the school.
“The Senate of OSUSTECH in an emergency meeting over students’ protest which disrupted academic activities directed all students to go on a two-week break.
“The two weeks break, which took effect from April 24 to May 6, is to allow the management to take a critical look into some of the demands of the students,” he said.
The students had protested over an increase in their tuition fees from N70,000 to N250,000.
The students also protested over increment of departmental fees, unofficial fees, bad lecture halls, among others.
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Jun. 8 to Jul. 8, 2017 This geometry certainly isn’t textbook. Famed Canadian artist Otto Rogers explores the principles of unity and light—drawing from his Bahá’í faith—to create meditative-yet-dynamic works that spark the imagination. Early in his six-decade-long career, Rogers was inspired by cubism and constructivism, the effects of which can be seen in bold acrylic-on-canvas pieces like “Trumpet’s Song” (pictured). Explore his graphic, textured world in New Paintings at Gallery Jones.
McCabe fired, while the White House confirms Mueller will stay. Host of 'Hannity' takes on the news of the day.
There are on the News9 Oklahoma City story from Monday Apr 10, titled Anadarko Officers Now Wearing Body Cameras. In it, News9 Oklahoma City reports that:
"One of the first things that I found out is that we did not have body-worn cameras," he said. The department applied for a grant through the Oklahoma Municipal Assurance Group and was awarded $10,000 dollars to buy the cameras.
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The office of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission in Nepal is located next to the peace and reconstruction ministry. The message and optics seem appropriate: to achieve lasting peace after a decade-long brutal conflict, truth and accountability is key.
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An eclectic mix of harp music from around the world. You'll hear music throughout the ages, from the very beginnings of written music to pieces by contemporary composers. Harps have been incorporated into the musics of surprisingly diverse countries. While the music of Ireland is closely associated with the harp, it can also be found in countries such as Spain, Mexico, Paraguay, Italy and even the Far East countries such as Burma, China and Japan. Hosted by Valerie Green.
With the uncertainties of Brexit as much a factor in the decision-making processes of the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission as they are to the economic sectors it regulates, cooperation with counterparts in the EU and elsewhere is an increasingly vital factor in shaping Gibraltar’s future.
That is the main thrust of both Dr Johnathan Spencer, the Commission’s chairman, and its CEO Samantha Barrass, in forecasts contained in the GFSC’s annual report for 2017, which was released last night.
“We are still no clearer on what the UK’s, and as a result Gibraltar’s, exit from the EU will in fact entail and look like, though British Ministers have given general assurances that Gibraltar will continue to have similar access to the UK market as now,” Dr Spencer writes in his chairman’s report.
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Referee Michael Oliver (L) argues with Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon (C) after handing him a red card during the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals soccer match between Real Madrid and Juventus at Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain, on April 11, 2018. EPA-EFE/FILE/JUANJO MARTIN
English referee Michael Oliver, who recently officiated the second leg of the Champions League quarterfinals between Real Madrid and Juventus, was appointed on Tuesday by the English Football Federation to be in charge of the upcoming FA Cup final.
Oliver thanked the FA for naming him even after his controversial calling of the Champions League tie.
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Trump, Netanyahu Expected To Talk About Middle East Conflicts
Audio will be available later today.
President Trump meets Wednesday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. They're expected to talk about Iran, ISIS and the long-simmering conflict between Israel and the Palestinians.
The Overland Park Police Department is asking for help in locating a missing and endangered person.
Police say Timothy Scott Farquhar, 48, went missing around 8:45 p.m. Tuesday. He left his home in the area of 8400 W. 98th Circle driving a red 2003 Ford Explorer bearing a Kansas tag of 797CFS.
Farquhar was wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, black jeans, black tennis shoes, and a baseball hat. He is 5-feet, 7-inches tall and weighs around 130 pounds, with blue eyes and a shaved head.
A release from Overland Park Police Capt. Jeff Burvee says Farquhar left without his medication, causing authorities to be concerned over his well-being.
The photo provided by police shows Farquhar wearing facial hair. Burvee says he is currently clean shaven.
Anyone with information regarding Farquhar’s whereabouts is asked to call the Overland Park Police Department at 913-895-6300.
Triple H NXT Takeover Media Call
Triple H will be conducting an NXT Takeover Brooklyn conference call on Wednesday afternoon this week. WZ will be on hand for the call and will be providing highlights in addition to full call audio on this week’s edition of our WZ Daily podcast.
Samoa Joe Issues Warning for Raw Tonight
WWE has released the following video, featuring Samoa Joe issuing a warning to the members of the SummerSlam Fatal Four Way match. Joe says if anyone decides to start anything on Raw tonight, then he won’t wait until SummerSlam:
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Below is a clip from the new “Superstar Ink” episode featuring Luke Gallows revealing he has a botched tattoo:
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As a woman of color, finding makeup formulated for my skin tone can be difficult to say the least. A lot of brands see brown foundation and somehow think gray or orange is the perfect accompanying undertone (spoiler: it's not). And don't even get me started on "nude" lipsticks. Even though many popular drugstore brands have made efforts to step up their shade ranges and formulations, it's still important to celebrate and support black-owned brands that make products specifically for women of color.
Keep reading for black-owned beauty brands slaying the makeup game right now.
Brokers trade at their computer terminals at a stock brokerage firm in Mumbai January 15, 2015.
(Reuters) - The NSE Nifty posted its biggest daily gain in more than a month, recovering from a five-day losing streak, as investors saw those losses as overdone and as global markets gained amid dampened prospects of a U.S. rate hike this year.
The broader Nifty ended 0.86 percent higher at 9,794.15, its biggest one-day percentage gain since July 10.
The benchmark BSE Sensex closed up 0.75 percent at 31,449.03, its biggest gain since July 19.
During WWI, the Allies devised a devastating plan, planting 600 tons of explosives in secret tunnels driven under German trenches. Join NOVA to uncover traces of the operation and learn why it failed to break the lethal deadlock of trench warfare. Tune in Wednesday night at 9 on KUAC TV Channel 9.1, or GCI Channel 9 & GCI Channel 657 for HD.
ITALY, Texas (AP) — Officials say a 15-year-old girl shot at a North Texas high school is out of the hospital and back with her family a week after the shooting.
In social media postings, the Italy (IT'-lee) Independent School District says its students were told Monday that the girl is continuing her recovery with her family at an undisclosed location. The district says the family is optimistic about the girl's recovery but asks for continued prayers for her.
Authorities have not released her name.
She was shot multiple times Jan. 22 in the Italy High School cafeteria. A 16-year-old boy who attended the school has been charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. He remains in juvenile custody.
Italy is 42 miles (68 kilometers) south of Dallas and has about 1,900 residents.
Officers and crews were quick to deal with the pig, sending it back to its pen
The terrified 61-year-old received wounds to both her legs after the bizarre incident in Darlaston, West Midlands.
West Midlands Police were called to the scene at around 9.30am on Wednesday, after stunned onlookers reported "a pig on the loose".
Officers and an ambulance crew managed to deal with the animal and the "pig was taken back to its pen", according to the force.
West Midlands Ambulance spokesman Jamie Arrowsmith confirmed that an ambulance attended the scene after receiving a call at 9.31am.
A Turkish media report says at least seven Saudi nationals and four Iraqis were among the 39 people killed in the Istanbul nightclub attack. The private Dogan news agency said Sunday the dead also included two Indians, two Tunisians and one victim each from Canada, Syria, Israel, Lebanon and Belgium.
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The Dodgers ' Class-A affiliate in Rancho Cucamonga has one of its most impressive rosters in recent years in 2017, and on Tuesday was recognized with six players chosen to play for the South Division in the California League All-Star Game. Catcher Will Smith, the Dodgers' first-round supplemental pick in 2016, and outfielder Luke Raley were both elected to start for the South, while outfielder DJ Peters, first baseman Ibandel Isabel, and pitchers Dennis Santana and Caleb Ferguson were selected as reserves.
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Now that he is recovered from injury, Shelton Benjamin has several indy wrestling dates lined up through June. Regarding his status with WWE, Benjamin wrote on Twitter that he never actually signed a WWE contract due to his injury and is currently a free agent.
@MFSteveHere @TheSonOfMuta @JoyOfBearding Let me clear this up now. I am not signed to @WWE. I never signed due to injury. While that could change, as of 4-16-2017 I am a free agent — Shelton J. Benjamin (@Sheltyb803) April 16, 2017
Oceanside RCMP are looking for the public’s help in an investigation into a significant theft of copper from a Nanoose Bay business.
The theft took place over the weekend of February 4th.
Thieves accessed the business located in the 1400 Block of Island Highway by scaling the fence.
Once inside the compound, they broke into a large outdoor bin.
It is estimated that more than a thousand pounds of copper was stolen from the bin at a scrap cost of $2500 to $5000.
The copper pieces, originally from industrial electric motors are a unique identifiable shape.
If you have seen a quantity of this rare copper, Oceanside RCMP would like to hear from you.
Contact Cst. DenHaan at (250) 248-6111 or report anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1 (888) 222 8477
A 44-year-old Man, Akeem Yusuf, was on Monday arraigned before an Osun State Magistrate Court sitting in Osogbo, on one count bordering on forgery.
According to Police Prosecutor, Lamidi Rasaki, the accused person forged a letter head paper, seal, official stamp, and the signature of one Barrister Gbadebo Aliu Adeshina & Co. Chambers and used the documents to prepare a letter of appeal to the U.K Embassy on March 13, 2017 at Kolabalogun Area, Osogbo.
He added that the alleged offence contravened Section 467 (4)(8) of the Criminal Code Cap 34 Voll.11 Laws of Osun State Nigeria 2003.
However, Yusuf pleaded not guilty to the allegation preferred against him.
On his part, counsel to the accused person, Barrister Okobe Nagite applied for the bail of his client in the most liberal terms.
In her ruling, however, Magistrate Olubokola Awodele ordered that the accused person be remanded in Ilesa prison custody.
She, thereafter, adjourned the case till August 25, 2017 for ruling on bail.
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas legislators who suffered sticker shock from a report on the costs of improving public schools are considering whether to make the state’s education goals less ambitious.
Some Republican lawmakers appeared less anxious Monday after hearing from two out-of-state consultants who issued the report last week. It said improving schools could require the state to increase its education funding by $2 billion a year to give schools a 44 percent boost.
That big price tag is tied to increasing the state’s high school graduation rate from 86 percent to 95 percent and vastly improving how students perform on standardized tests.
The consultants said during a legislative committee hearing that costs would be lower if the goals were less ambitious.
Lawmakers face a Kansas Supreme Court mandate to increase education funding.
Firefighter paramedic Christopher Carter checks out the reserve fire engine as firefighters get ready for their shift at the Richland Hills Fire Rescue station. Rodger Mallison rmallison@star-telegram.com
GALLIA COUNTY, OH (WOWK) - A vehicle pursuit that spanned four counties this morning resulted in two suspects being transported to a hospital.
According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, a 25 mile pursuit originated in Scioto County, and went through Jackson and Lawrence before ending in Gallia County.
The pursuit ended near Shade River Road in Patriot, OH.
Troopers say the driver crashed into a pond near a residence.
One of the suspects, a male, swam to shore while the second suspect, a female, had to removed from the vehicle and revived with Narcan.
Both suspects were then taken to a nearby hospital.
The identities of the suspects have not been released at this time.
Stay with 13 News as we continue to update you with the latest information.
Shares in Argentina’s Central Puerto fell almost 15 pct on Friday, leading losses on Argentina’s Merval . index ahead of an IPO in New York.
** Shares fell 14.6 percent to 35.8 pesos at 11:45 Buenos Aires (14:45 GMT) while the Merval fell 3.44 percent.
** The company set a price of $1.65 per share, or $16.50 per American Depositary Shares (ADS), for the IPO in New York.
** The company set a price of $1.65 per share, or $16.50 per American Depositary Shares (ADS), for the IPO. (Reporting by Walter Bianchi)
To celebrate World Heart Day, which was on Sept. 29, today I will join the American Heart Association Conference, AHA Health Tech & Innovation Forum to discuss how emerging technologies can transform and create healthy communities.According to the American Heart Association, approximately 2,200 Americans die of cardiovascular disease each day, an average of one death every 40 seconds.
Since 2003, Herning has cooperated closely with VMware on a radical move from using physical servers to being almost 100% virtualized. The development has meant easier administration, lower costs, more efficient use of resources, savings and a future-proof IT setup. Next phase in the partnership is network virtualization.
From the fine folks at VMware NSX.
Backers of Arizona's ambitious school voucher expansion law have launched the first legal challenges to a grassroots signature-collection effort that succeeded in at least temporarily blocking the law.
Lawyers for Americans for Prosperity sent a letter to state Elections Director Eric Spencer on Friday saying that a fatal flaw in the introduction to the petition sheets requires him to disqualify all of the more than 111,000 signatures filed earlier this week.
Separately, a lawsuit seeks to toss out petitions that were allegedly circulated by people who either didn't properly register as paid signature gatherers or are convicted felons and legally disqualified.
The actions come as the Secretary of State's office has begun verifying signatures. About 75,000 must be valid to block the law until voters can weigh in next year.
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On episode 2 of the Beyond Prisons podcast, Kim and Brian talk with Dr. Anthony Monteiro, who is a long-time prison abolitionist, activist, scholar, and one of the foremost authorities on the scholarship and life of W.E. B. Du Bois.
We discuss Dr. Monteiro ‘s work as a prison abolitionist, the influence that Du Bois and James Baldwin had on him, and how their writings remain relevant today. Dr. Monteiro answers the question “what does it mean to be human?”
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A Manhattan man faces a $20,000 bond following his arrest early Monday morning. Chad Russell, 37, was taken into custody in the 4400 block of Tuttle Creek Boulevard at approximately 2:50 AM. Russell was arrested on a Riley County District Court warrant for probation violation.
A look at the AP Municipal Bond Index for Friday, Oct. 6:
BIGGEST MOVER: Three-year bonds. Yield climbed 4 basis points over the last week to 1.18 per cent.
TWO-YEAR: Yield increased less than a basis point to 1.10 per cent. The two-year/10-year spread is 124 basis points, compared with 123 basis points a week ago. The two-year/30-year spread is 179 basis points, compared with 179 basis points a week ago.
10-YEAR: Yield increased less than a basis point to 2.34 per cent, compared with 2.37 per cent for a 10-year Treasury. The gap between 10-year municipal bonds and Treasurys has been widening over the last week. It was 1 basis point on Sept. 29. The 10-year/30-year spread for municipal bonds is 55 basis points.
30-YEAR: Yield rose by 1 basis point to 2.89 per cent, compared with 2.91 per cent for a 30-year Treasury.
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AP created this story using data from Municipal Bond Information Services and the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Learn more about the AP Municipal Bond Index at http://mbis.com/
Earlier today, coach Gus Malzahn announced via Twitter that Baylor transfer Jarrett Stidham will be the starting quarterback at Auburn this year.
Just told team @Jarrett_Stidham will be the starting QB. The team is excited for Jarrett and ready for the season!#WarEagle | #OurTime — Coach Gus Malzahn (@CoachGusMalzahn) August 14, 2017
The announcement comes two days after Auburn’s second scrimmage where the second team and young players were the focus.
Malzahn said there was noticeable improvement from the offense compared to the first scrimmage. Hear what else he had to say.
Gus Malzahn on Auburn’s second fall scrimmage from Alabama NewsCenter on Vimeo.
Chicago Cubs' Anthony Rizzo follows through on an hits an RBI double as New York Mets catcher Travis d'Arnaud watches during the third inning of a baseball game Tuesday, June 13, 2017, in New York. Chicago Cubs' Anthony Rizzo follows through on an hits an RBI double as New York Mets catcher Travis d'Arnaud watches during the third inning of a baseball game Tuesday, June 13, 2017, in New York.
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Raby Gueye talks about the incident in which her brother, 17-year-old Saikou Gueye of Glendale, was racially taunted during a high-school basketball game in Mesa. Thomas Hawthorne/azcentral
April 24 (Reuters) - Centron Telecom International Holding Ltd:
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The Mississauga Civic Awards was held on May 24, 2018 to recognize outstanding volunteer contributions made by residents in the community.
The event, held by the Mississauga News in partnership with the Mississauga Real Estate Board, is held every year and presents the annual Gordon S. Shipp Memorial Award for Citizen of the Year, as well as, the Community Hero Award, Police Merit Award, Firefighter of the Year Award and the Sanderson Award.
This year, the Gordon S. Shipp Memorial Award for Citizen of the Year went to Douglas Fowles, a 76-year-old real estate developer.
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Eating and drinking in exotic surroundings is assured, and candlelit tables on the beach or private pavilions by a lotus pond are romantic as can be. The hotel hails from owners who take pride in flamboyant restaurants such as with their sister hotel in Canggu, Bali. Here, the ambitious menu might benefit from being shorter and simpler since the international and Indonesian dishes don’t feel as freshly prepared as would be preferable from such a tropical-island experience.
Complimentary high tea is a delight to take in one of the many nooks in the gardens. Cocktail hour is magical in such a dramatic setting, although those seeking a convivial or buzzing ambience may find Tugu’s vibe a little low-key.
NEMA shuts down Kiamaiko slaughter houses over river pollution – The Standard
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Hyderabad: AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has said that mosques cannot be handed over to anybody simply because a cleric says so as "Allah owns places of worship".
His statement came in the backdrop of the Shia Central Waqf Board of Uttar Pradesh telling the Supreme Court that a mosque could be built in a Muslim-dominated area at a reasonable distance from the disputed site in Ayodhya.
"Masjids cannot be given just bcos 1 Maulana says so, Allah is the owner not a Maulana once a Masjid always a Masjid," Owaisi tweeted.
"Masjids can be managed by Shia, Sunni, Barelvi, Sufi, Deobandi, Salafi, Bohri but they are not owners ALLAH is the owner even AIMPLB cannot give," he posted on social networking site Twitter yesterday.
"Masjids are built by people who believe in Day of Judgment and fear ALLAH only. It is duty of Muslims to offer namaz in masjid that is protection," he added.
Reports: FedEx truck crumpled by freight train in Tennessee
by Associated Press
FRANKLIN, Tenn. (AP) – Authorities say a freight train has hit a FedEx truck at a crossing in the Tennessee community of Franklin, leaving the truck crumpled and shattered.
Fire officials tell local media organizations the truck was turning onto a private road with no arm crossing at the time Thursday. The reports say the train was sounding its horn as it approached.
The 34-year-old truck driver was conscious and talking after the crash when he was taken to Vanderbilt Medical Center, according to the reports.
Although the driver’s condition wasn’t immediately released, FedEx officials said in a statement that they’re “grateful that no one was seriously injured.”
No one aboard the train was reported injured.
FedEx says it is cooperating with investigating authorities.
Former 'Hills' star Lauren Conrad announces pregnancy
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FILE - In this Oct. 17, 2015, file photo, Lauren Conrad arrives at the Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic at Will Rogers State Historic Park in Pacific Palisades, Calif. Conrad announced that she was expecting a baby Jan. 1, 2017. The former MTV reality star posted a picture of her sonogram with the note, âI have a feeling 2017 is going to be the best year yet.â (Photo by Rich Fury/Invision/AP, File) Associated Press
Lauren Conrad is celebrating the new year by announcing she's expecting a baby.
The 30-year-old former star of MTV's "Laguna Beach" and "The Hills" posted a picture of her sonogram on Instagram on Monday with the note, "I have a feeling 2017 is going to be the best year yet."
This will be the first child for Conrad and her 36-year-old musician husband, William Tell. The couple married in 2014.
Since leaving TV, Conrad has worked as a fashion designer and launched a homeware line.
During a Senate Appropriations budget hearing today, Deputy Attorney General Rosenstein said that the use of unbreakable encryption "severely impairs our ability to conduct investigations." The Department of Justice is requesting $21.6 million to "counter the treat of Going Dark." Last year, EPIC filed an amicus brief in Apple v. FBI in support of encryption. EPIC argued that the "security features in dispute in this case were adopted to protect consumers from crime." EPIC explained that an order to compel Apple to take extraordinary measures to undo these features places at risk millions of cell phone users across the United States.
A cyclist bikes towards Cal Poly in the green bike lane along California Blvd. which was added to increase safety for bicyclists. Joe Johnston jjohnston@thetribunenews.com
You should start saving money as soon as possible. Mikhail Mokrushin/Strelka Institute/Flickr
When it comes to saving money, there is no better time to start than right now. Depending on your income and job security and your long-term financial goals, how much you save and where you put your savings will vary.
The thought of the future and retirement can be daunting when you're just starting out in the professional world. It is important to realize that your future income isn't secure, and saving as much as you can as early as you can is the best way to protect yourself from unforeseeable circumstances — as well as foreseeable ones, like retirement.
We asked Peter Faust, a financial planner with Tanglewood Total Wealth Management, to help answer some of the most common questions about saving money.
Stapleton's newly announced tour is scheduled to kick off on June 16th in Brandon, MS, with dates through Nov. 3, when the singer hits Charlottesville, VA.
The announcement follows Stapleton's appearance on Saturday Night Live with Sturgill Simpson in tow on Saturday and an appearance at the GRAMMYs where the singer picked up Best Country Album for From A Room, Vol. 1, and performed the "in memoriam" segment alongside Emmylou Harris.
Tickets for Chris Stapleton's All-American Road Show go on sale on Feb. 9. See the full tour itinerary - here.
Rosa Parks played a pivotal role in the Civil Rights movement by refusing to move to the back of the bus for being African American, but one can deny she was sitting in the whites-only section. Back on that late December day in 1955 Montgomery, Alabama, History.com confirms that Ms.
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Pentagon chief Mattis tells NATO allies to increase defense spending by year's end or US will 'moderate its commitment'
SAO PAULO, March 31 Brazil's oil industry regulator ANP on Friday imposed a 2.6 billion reais ($833 million) fine on state oil company Petroleo de Brasileiro SA and its partners in the giant Lula offshore field for a discrepancy in the pricing of oil used in calculating the government's take.
Petrobras, which operates the field with a 65 percent stake, said in a statement the consortium would appeal the decision. Its partners in the field are BG E&P Brasil - a unit of Royal Dutch Shell Plc - with 25 percent and Petrogal Brasil, with 10 percent. ($1 = 3.1220 reais) (Reporting by Marcelo Teixeira; Writing by Daniel Flynn; Editing by James Dalgleish)
New York police are responding to reports of an explosion at the Port Authority bus station.
Terrified tourists were seen "stampeding" from the scene, according to reports.
A bomb squad has reportedly been dispatched to to the area, witnesses say.
Taking to Twitter this morning, one woman wrote: "Just was stuck in a running stampede at port authority bus terminal due to bomb scare."
She added: "Cops EVERYWHERE."
The New York Police Department (NYPD) confirmed it was responding to reports of an explosion at 42nd Street and 8th Avenue.
The force tweeted: "The NYPD is responding to reports of an explosion of unknown origin at 42nd Street and 8th Ave, Manhattan.
"The A, C and E line are being evacuated at this time.
"Info is preliminary, more when available."
Reversing its three-day downward trend, the rupee recovered by 17 paise to 63.96 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday on fresh selling of the American currency by exporters.
Besides, the dollar’s weakness against some currencies overseas and early gains in the domestic equity market supported the rupee.
The rupee had lost 5 paise to close 64.13 against the US currency in Friday’s trade due to sustained demand for the American currency from importers and corporates.
Meanwhile, the benchmark BSE Sensex was quoting higher by 190.65 points or 0.61 per cent at 31,404.24 in opening trade today.
MUMBAI: More than 200 persons were arrested in a music festival here for drug use and distribution, the media reported on Monday.
Among those arrested at the Field Day festival on 1 January was a 24-year-old woman accused of carrying 130 ecstasy pills and $1,443 in cash, according to the police statement, Efe news reported.
For more than a decade, the New Year's festival has been celebrated at the Domain Park in downtown Sydney and features a number of local and international hip-hop, electronic, indie and house artistes, with some 30,000 spectators joining the event.
Australians are among the world's largest consumers per capita of illicit drugs, and a kilo of cocaine can cost up to 100 times more than its price in South America.
About 80 per cent of the cocaine stashes entering Australia are manufactured in Colombia, Peru and Bolivia, and are subsequently transported, hidden between goods shipped from ports in Colombia, Mexico and Panama, according to official data.
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Police officers in the area have issued a warning after thieves broke into a house in Holme on Spalding Moor.
The burglary took place some time during Friday 1 and Saturday 2 December at a secure property in Hawthorn Drive.
The home was searched and a number of items stolen.
A police spokesman said: “We would like to remind everyone to be extra vigilant and to report any suspicious people or vehicles to the Police on the non emergency number 101 or 999 in an emergency or if a crime is occurring.”
Speaker of the House Mark Mickelson is on the radio today noting that future state aid to counties may be tied to how much they’re looking forward to help themselves:
Future state aid to counties may be tied to what those counties are doing for themselves. South Dakota House Speaker Mark Mickelson of Sioux Falls says he would like to see counties come up with economic development plans.
Read that here.
In the audio portion, Mickelson notes that State Government grant programs are going to start considering as a criteria – with mostly transportation grants – whether or not a formal economic development plan is in place.
I’m not familiar with any specific counties that don’t, but that seems to be a pretty strong statement to counties that with harder economic times, State Government will be more apt to help counties who are willing to help themselves.
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Gravel spill wrecks 20 cars, injures dozens outside capital
GERMANTOWN, Md. (AP) — At least 20 cars crashed outside the nation's capital this morning when a tractor-trailer spilled its load of gravel and stones across Interstate 270. At least two dozen people were injured.
Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Service spokesman Pete Piringer tweeted that drivers couldn't avoid running into the debris as they commuted toward Washington, D.C., at about 5:20 a.m.
All lanes were closed as many units responded, taking people to hospitals, some with severe injuries. Police rerouted cars but the morning commute bogged down, with the Metropolitan Area Transportation Operations Coordination reporting delays five-miles long.
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The GolfBC Championship opening ceremonies took place Wednesday afternoon at Gallagher’s Canyon Golf & Country Club.
The kick-off event of the Kelowna leg of the PGA Mackenzie Tour tournament was a long drive challenge.
Former long drive world champion Jamie Sadlowski participated, but he has given up his long drivers for standard clubs. Sadlowski was granted an exemption to play in the GolfBC Championship this year.
Nicklaus Kennedy drove the ball 367 yards to win the challenge Wednesday afternoon.
The tournament tees off Thursday morning and is open to the public.
Tickets can be purchased online or at the gate.
Net proceeds from the event go to the B.C. Cancer Foundation and the Red Cross flood relief effort in the Okanagan.
“I think it’s really big,” Girardi said. “They’re important games because it’s the Subway Series, but they’re really important games for us overall, is the bottom line. It always makes me laugh. People ask how big: It’s big. One of my best friends in New York is a Mets fan and I don’t want to listen to him.
Your computer freezing on you is a moderate annoyance at the best of times.
When you're live on air and you're relying on it to read the news, though, it's a total disaster.
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On Wednesday, Scott Hanselman shared the following recording of a live BBC radio news broadcast that went a bit wrong:
This BBC news summary was amazing today. Starts around 15 seconds in ;) #techsupport pic.twitter.com/yGvD0g4MJQ — Scott Hanselman (@shanselman) June 15, 2017
"Just to let you know I'm having a bit of a problem with the software here," the presenter says cheerfully in the clip above.
"And, er, I'm not sure I can continue with this news summary at the moment. Just bear with my while I see if my computer will un-freeze."
From the sounds of it, the computer doesn't un-freeze. But what the BBC may lack in reliable computers, it more than makes up for in impressively calm newsreaders.
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has asked Congress to extend by one year the martial law he declared in the south to ensure the "total eradication" of pro-Islamic State group extremists.
Duterte warned that extremists continue to plot public uprisings aimed at establishing a caliphate in Southeast Asia despite a failed but disastrous attempt to set up one in the southern Philippines.
Duterte said in a letter to the Senate and the House of Representatives that extending his martial law declaration in the south through the end of 2018 would allow government forces to press offensives against other armed groups, including the brutal Abu Sayyaf group and communist guerrillas, who have intensified their attacks.
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Barcelona beat Las Palmas 3-0 in a match played behind closed doors at the weekend.
Violent assaults from police on locals going to vote in the Catalonian independence referendum earlier in the day caused the game to be played without fans.
But while it was an unusual occasion at the Camp Nou, it has led to stunning footage from inside the stadium with players and coaches being heard loud and clear.
In particular, a part of the game when Barcelona's Luis Suarez is booked for diving is an intriguing watch between the striker and the referee and there's also a great view of Messi's goal.
Watch the video in our player above to experience football without the fans.
LEROY — Manistee softball rebounded from two tough losses at Cadillac on April 10 with a sweep of Pine River in a non-league doubleheader on Monday. The […]
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(AP) – U.S. officials are blaming the North Korean government for a series of cyberattacks dating to 2009 against media, aerospace, financial sectors and infrastructure in the United States and across the world.
The FBI and the Department of Homeland Security issued a warning this week, saying the cyberattacks were carried out by actors within the North Korean government, known as “Hidden Cobra.”
The alert issued Tuesday says that both DHS and the FBI believe Hidden Cobra will continue to use cyber operations to advance their government’s military and strategic objectives.
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — The New York Jets' social media department posted a graphic on Twitter on Friday of a sad-looking dog that resembles the Cleveland Browns' logo wearing a cone around its neck — along with a Jets collar tag.
It also showed four dog biscuits — two of them broken — on the ground. The tweet included the word, "Sit" followed by #NYJvsCLE.
It was deleted about an hour after being posted. Someone might be in the doghouse because of it.
The message didn't exactly fit what coach Todd Bowles and his players have been saying all week — the 2-2 squad is "not good enough to look past anybody."
The tweet received over 300 retweets and 600 likes before it was taken down.
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U.S. lawmaker Scalise in critical condition after attack by gunman at baseball field
ALEXANDRIA, Va. Congressman Steve Scalise, the No. 3 Republican in the U.S. House of Representatives, was in critical condition on Wednesday night after he and three others were shot as they practiced for a charity baseball game.
Law professor Cass Sunstein recently posted a draft of a new paper he’s working on. It’s called “Unleashed,” and it begins with a story. In the late 1980s, when Sunstein was a visiting professor at Columbia Law School, he saw an older male professor stroking the hair of a young female student who was talking to him.
× Tim Horton’s opening first Indianapolis location on city’s west side
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – We finally know where the first Tim Horton’s will be opening in Indianapolis. It will open up shop on the city’s west side at 8301 Rockville Road, according to state construction filings obtained by our newsgathering partners at the IndyStar.
A construction timeline for the location is unknown at this point.
Tim Horton’s also announced last year that it has plans to open a store in Lafayette.
The popular chain based out of Canada specializes in coffee, doughnuts, pastries and sandwiches. There are nearly 4,600 locations worldwide with less than 20 percent of their stores in the United States.
There are currently nine locations in Indiana. Eight stores are near the Fort Wayne area, and one store is in Richmond.
Another maiden from Love Live’s massive roster of established 2D idols has gotten a fabulous cosplay of the bikini variety, with the normally shy Koizumi Hanayo becoming the star as she dresses up in a cute bikini whilst bathing and probably making onlookers equally moist.
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. State Department has approved the possible sale to Canada of 18 fighter jets and other weapons worth an estimated $5.23 billion, a Pentagon agency said in a statement on Tuesday.
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency said it notified the U.S. Congress on Monday of the possible sale to Canada of 18 Super Hornet fighter aircraft and other equipment, including sidewinder missiles. It said the principal contractors will be Boeing Co, Northrop Grumman Corp, Raytheon Co and General Electric Co.
(Reporting by Eric Beech; Editing by Eric Walsh)
YOUNGSTOWN -- Anyone who is newly-retired, looking for extra income, owns a business but needs health care or is searching for a new career, the Youngstown City School District wants to talk to you.
YCSD is conducting open interviews for school bus drivers from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday (June 4) at the bus garage, 1500 Teamster Drive. Later appointments are available upon request. Information sessions are also planned at 9 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Monday.
Training is provided at no cost and YCSD transportation representatives will guide prospective drivers through every aspect of school bus training, providing a step-by-step tutorial on how to secure a CDL.
Driving a school bus offers a great opportunity for retirees, parents with school-aged children or anyone looking for part-time employment. Bus drivers work for nine months with summers off and no weekends or major holidays.
The Imperial Japanese Army is legendary for its obedience, but discipline seems to have been more pronounced in the lower ranks than the officer corps. In Curse on This Country , Danny Orbach from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem describes a military that launched wars on its own initiative, assassinated public officials and fomented coups against its own government. He locates the roots of the problem in the rÅnin, those masterless samurai of early 19th-century Japan who swore allegiance only to an unseen emperor, whose will could be interpreted to one’s taste because few ever heard him speak. The officers’ adventurism and unwarranted assumption of moral superiority put Japan on the perilous track that led to the rape of Nanking, Pearl Harbor and Hiroshima.
The Milwaukee Bucks will open their 50th anniversary season on the road against the Boston Celtics on Oct. 18.
After the season opener, the Bucks open a four-game homestand at BMO Harris Bradley Center with a nationally televised game on ESPN against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Oct. 20. The Bucks also host the three-time defending Eastern Conference champion Cavaliers on Dec. 19 and will play at Cleveland on Nov. 7 and March 19.
The Bucks will host defending NBA champs the Golden State Warriors on Jan. 12 and play at Golden State on March 29.
Milwaukee has two December home matchups against the rival Chicago Bulls on Dec. 15 and Dec. 26.
The Bucks will host the Washington Wizards in a Martin Luther King Jr. Day matinee on Jan. 15.
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WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is planning to impose tariffs on European steel and aluminum imports after failing to win concessions from the European Union.
That’s according to two people familiar with the plans who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss internal deliberations. The people say the administration’s plans could change if the two sides are able to reach a last-minute agreement, but an announcement is expected before Friday’s deadline.
President Donald Trump announced in March he would slap a 25 per cent tariff on imported steel, and a 10 per cent tariff on imported aluminum, citing national security interests.
But he delayed the implementation for several countries, including the European Union, giving them time to negotiate a deal.
The EU has said it will retaliate if the exemptions lapse.
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Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Limited., the debt-ridden Israeli drugmaker, is considering cutting as many as 10,000 jobs as new Chief Executive Officer Kare Schultz seeks to pare costs, according to people with knowledge of the matter.
The company aims to reduce expenses by $1.5 billion to $2 billion over the next two years, with a little less than half of the cuts linked to research and development spending, the people said, asking not to be identified as the discussions are confidential. The drugmaker also doesn’t plan to proceed with an equity offering in the near term, they said. The stock jumped to its highest in almost two months.
Police said at approximately 12:14 p.m. they were called to the Wells Fargo Bank located at 20 Franklin Street for a hold up alarm. "Bank staff advised that a robbery occurred and gave a description of a man that had just presented a note demanding money," said Petersburg Poilce Lt.
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ANKARA, April 18 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump congratulated Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on his referendum campaign in a phone call on Monday and vowed close cooperation on Syria, Iraq and the fight against Kurdish militants, Turkish presidential sources said.
"I value our friendship, we have many important things to do together," Trump was quoted by the sources as saying in a statement giving a readout of the call.
(Reporting by Tulay Karadeniz; Writing by Tuvan Gumrukcu; Editing by Nick Tattersall)
The US Open returns to Shinnecock Hills this week and the greens look rapid...
WATCH: Video Shows Shinnecock Hills 18th Green Is Unbelievably Quick
The US Open is in town this week at Shinnecock Hills and the USGA look to have got the greens lightning fast.
Jeff Smith (@radargolfpro on Instagram) posted this video of him dropping a ball on the 18th green and it ran the whole way off the front into a collection area.
Things could get interesting this week!
Watch the video below:
The USGA will hope the green isn’t this harsh during the Championship.
They certainly won’t want any repeats of the 2004 Championship where the 7th green became practically unplayable due heat, wind and a lack of water.
Randall Bowman and Deep South Smokers BBQ from Cumming, Ga., captured first place honors in the Judge's Choice and People's Choice Competitions at the 2017 Ooltewah BBQ Brawl.
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The cause of the fire is unknown; however, the police suspect that it may have been a short circuit.
According to reports, the fire broke out at Bhadrakali Fireworks, situated in the Kashibugga area. (Photo: Twitter/ANI)
Warangal: At least 10 people died and several others were injured after a fire broke out at a firecracker godown in Warangal district of Telangana.
Four fire tenders were rushed to the spot, news agency ANI reported quoted the district collector.
The fire reportedly broke out at Bhadrakali Fireworks, situated in the Kashibugga area.
Some of the people have suffered severe burns and have been shifted to the MGM Government Hospital, reports said.
The cause of the fire is yet to be found; however, the police suspect that it may have been a short circuit.
CLEVELAND — The Indians are working on a treatment plan for All-Star reliever Andrew Miller's sore right knee.
Miller, on the disabled list for the second time this season, visited a specialist on Tuesday in New York. Manager Terry Francona said Wednesday he intends to meet with Miller, the team's medical staff and president Chris Antonetti to "map out what we want to do."
Francona anticipates the team releasing more information Thursday, when the club opens a four-game series in Minnesota.
Antonetti says that surgery is not currently an option.
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Two planes spotted flying alongside each other above Merseyside this afternoon were military aircraft taking part in a training operation.
The planes caused concern due to the proximity in which they were flying together, with the vehicles effectively shadowing each other.
Readers reported seeing them flying over swathes of Merseyside, including St Helens and Widnes .
The Ministry of Defence has now confirmed that both planes were military aircraft and they were flying together for training purposes.
A spokesman said the planes were two RAF Hercules C130 transport aircraft that were on a “routine training exercise” in the North West from their base at Brize Norton.
For the latest news, travel and sport follow the Liverpool ECHO’s dedicated live blog from 6.30am to 10pm on weekdays and 10am to 6pm at weekends.
Aditya Puri has deftly steered HDFC Bank, India’s largest private-sector bank, for nearly a quarter of a century, a period in which India has seen explosive economic growth.
The 67-year-old banker has taken calculated risks, turning down deals or sacrificing market share when conditions weren’t right. Under his direction, HDFC (ticker: HDB) made an early push to cater to India’s burgeoning middle-class via retail banking. More recently, the bank has invested aggressively in disruptive technology to make it less vulnerable...
Interested locals can learn what bugs can help or hurt and what you can do to control them, presented by Nikki Norton, Merrifield Plant Specialist, at the Falls Church Garden Club meeting on Monday, Feb. 5 at 7:30 p.m. at American Legion Post 130 (400 N. Oak Street, Falls Church) All are welcome. For more information, call 703-536-1945.
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SANTA CRUZ >> The North County's Winter Shelter program has shuttered for the year with little reported difficulty in its first season under new management. Up to 100 people were bussed nightly from a vacant River Street lot to the Veterans of Foreign Wars building in Live Oak and the Salvation Army in downtown Santa Cruz for the winter months.
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MONTREAL -- A Montreal suburb has adopted a bylaw that bans all smoking in public places in what is believed to be a first in Canada.
Hampstead city council adopted the legislation Monday night by a vote of five to two.
It prohibits tobacco or marijuana smoking on municipal property, including sidewalks and streets.
It should take effect within a week or so.
The Canadian Cancer Society said earlier this month that Hampstead, Que., would become the first municipality in the country to ban smoking in public if the bylaw were enacted.
The bylaw does not prohibit electronic cigarettes or smoking in cars in the town of 7,000 residents.
Mayor William Steinberg has said the law would protect people's health and send a strong anti-smoking message.
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President Donald Trump speaks during a "Salute to Service" dinner, Tuesday, July 3, 2018, in White Sulphur Springs, W.Va. Evan Vucci AP Photo
Double Fine Mega Show With Tim Schafer - E3 2017
Double Fine dropped by to play and show off some of their games! From survival mode in Gang Beasts to a sneak preview of Psychonauts 2, ol' Tim has your back!
Cyril Abiteboul admits that Jolyon Palmer is under "pressure" to "deliver" for Renault in 2017.
Cyril Abiteboul has admitted that Jolyon Palmer is under "pressure" to "deliver" for Renault in 2017.
The British driver is yet to score a single point versus teammate Nico Hulkenberg's 18 so far, amid rumours that he could be ousted mid-season.
"Jolyon must deliver," boss Abiteboul told French broadcaster Canal Plus.
"He has a contract for the year, now he has to deliver like everyone else.
"The obligation was first on the team - we had to give him a car that runs well to allow him enough kilometres to do a good job on the weekend, which we did.
"There was really our priority to have reliability, which was putting pressure on us. We put pressure on him as well but it must be positive. So I will not start making threats on a driver who does not need that at this stage."
The season continues with the Azerbaijan Grand Prix next weekend.
A Redmond woman was injured when she fell asleep behind the wheel Saturday morning running her car through a fence. According to the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, 24-year old Mariah Smith was southbound on Deschutes Market Road east of Bend when she crossed the road and went through 2 fences. The vehicle had to be towed away. Smith was treated at the scene for minor injuries and released.
Boston United will now meet Spennymoor Town next Tuesday (August 22), following Saturday’s postponement.
The Pilgrims and Moors were due to meet at the Jakemans Stadium this weekend.
However, the contest was postponed when the away side’s bus broke down en route to the game, leaving United boss Adam Murray to put his squad through an impromptu training session instead.
Kick off will be at 7.45pm.
MOSCOW (Sputnik) — On Sunday, thousands of supporters of the Ukrainian nationalist party Svoboda (Freedom) participated in a torchlight parade in Kiev's city center dedicated to the 108th anniversary of Bandera's birthday.
"[We are] waiting for a reaction of the German authorities regarding the march in honor of Bandera in Kiev. Do they know in Berlin that Bandera was [Adolf] Hitler’s ally? Silence is equivalent to consent," Pushkov wrote on his Twitter account.
Bandera was a Ukrainian nationalist leader who collaborated with Nazi Germany during World War II and was responsible for numerous atrocities against civilians as a leader of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA), whose activities are prohibited in Russia.
The cast of LA TO VEGAS answer what their character would do if a passenger had stinky feet.
The team arrives to the crime scene and runs down the obvious clues. Riggs however, has his own theories.
Dr. Steve Gaines gives the president's address during the Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting, Tuesday, June 13, 2017, in Phoenix. Matt York AP Photo
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India’s sugar output is likely to jump 33 percent from a year ago to 27 million tonnes in 2017/18 marketing year, giving the world’s second-biggest producer enough surplus for overseas sales, a senior industry official said on Friday.
India’s sugar marketing year runs from October to September.
The south Asian country’s consumption in 2017/18 is pegged around 25.75 million tonnes, Rahil Shaikh, managing director of ED&F Man India, said on the sidelines of a conference.
“Instead of next year, we’ll have a large surplus this year itself, resulting in exports to suck that extra supply out of the country,” he said.
At the Alpine Library on Thursday, July 19, 2018 Start Time: 3:00 PM there will be a great event for the teens in your family. How to Podcast. Check out Alpine Library's new podcasting equipment and learn the basics of podcasting!
Turner (ankle) will be a game-time decision for Monday's matchup against the Lakers.
Turner was able to go through practice on Sunday without issues, but will now attempt to test out the ankle during pregame warmups before a final decision is made on his availability. If Turner can't give it a go, look for Al Jefferson to pick up another start after posting 10 points, nine rebounds, one assist, one steal and two blocks across 26 minutes Saturday in relief.
TORONTO — Bryan Adams is setting down his electric guitar for a special one-night exhibition of his photography at Toronto's Royal Ontario Museum.
The "Summer of '69" rocker is set to unveil "Canadians," a curated collection of portraits to mark Canada's sesquicentennial, at the ROM Ball black-tie fundraiser on May 6.
Organizers say the exhibit will feature portraits of 28 Canadian icons including Margaret Atwood, Michael Buble, the Weeknd, Joni Mitchell, Wayne Gretzky and Michael J. Fox.
A shot that Adams captured of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Sophie Gregoire Trudeau backstage at the Juno Awards in Ottawa will also be on display.
LONDON (AP) - Ireland says it will begin collecting more than 13 billion euros ($15.9 billion) of back taxes from Apple, 19 months after the European Commission ruled that a tax deal with the tech giant amounted to illegal state aid.
The Commission ordered Ireland to collect back taxes for the years 2003-2014, which it estimated at 13 billion euros plus interest. Ireland disagreed, saying the ruling undermined the integrity of the country's tax system.
But Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe says he will on Tuesday sign an agreement setting up the escrow account that will hold the payments while Apple and Ireland appeal. The payments should be completed by September.
Donohoe says the government "fundamentally disagrees with the ruling," but "Ireland is intent on complying with our binding legal obligations in this regard."
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The Washington Post reports that Democrats plan to target some of President-elect Trump's cabinet picks. But who will they target?
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Auburn baseball coach Butch Thompson has helped several pitchers reach the Majors, so when he says Keegan Thompson -- a right-hander the Cubs selected in the third round of the MLB Draft on Tuesday -- might be the most competitive pitcher he's ever had, it means something. He has the perfect example, too.
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McClellin (concussion) was released by the Patriots on Monday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Per the report, McClellin's release stems from a failed physical. The Boise State product missed the entirety of the 2017 season dealing with the aftereffects of a concussion. McClellin, 28, should draw attention from other teams.
In a statement issued by his spokesperson, the Secretary-General also extended his condolences to the families of the victims, the people and the Government of Belgium.
Mr. Guterres also wished those injured a speedy recovery.
“The United Nations stands in solidarity with Belgium in its fight against terrorism and violent extremism,” added the statement.
According to media reports, the attacker – a 31-year-old man who was recently released from prison – had also taken a female hostage at a school before he was killed by police officers. He is also reported to have killed another individual he met while in jail.
Belgian prosecutors are reportedly treating the attacks as an act of terrorism.
× Suspect in Boost Mobile shootout arrested, charged
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — One of the alleged suspects in a recent Boost Mobile shootout has been taken into custody.
According to police, Lamar Clancy was one of two men who barged into the Millbranch location Friday evening armed with guns.
They demanded the cash from the register, but instead of handing it over, the employees pulled out their own weapons and exchanged fire with the suspects.
Clancy was reportedly hit before the pair took off. He was taken to a nearby hospital and then airlifted to the Regional Medical Center in critical condition. His condition has since improved.
He was arrested and charged with especially aggravated robbery.
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Retired Marine Staff Sgt. Jose Luis Sanchez became an inspiration Monday after participating in the 121st Boston Marathon.
Sanchez lost the lower part of his left leg after stepping on an IED in Afghanistan in 2011.
He ran Monday’s 26.2-mile race on a prosthetic leg while carrying an American flag, completing in just under six hours.
The retired Marine ran his first marathon in 2015 in Washington D.C. and ran last year’s Boston Marathon.
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A number of questionable investments made by the PIC during the last year of the Zuma government has brought the state investment company and its CEO Dan Matjila sharply under the spotlight. It sits, after all, atop R2 trillion in public servants’ pension money — a juicy target for crooked politicians — and R1bn lost here or there might almost be "a rounding error". But just how transparent are PIC investment decisions?
The man accused of raping two Nelson Mandela University students on Monday night‚ said he intended on pleading guilty to the charges.
HeraldLIVE reported that the 29-year-old appeared on Friday morning in the Port Elizabeth Magistrate’s Court‚ where it was revealed he has a previous conviction for robbery with aggravating circumstances.
The man said he would also abandon his bid for bail.
He is due back in court on Monday.
Offshore accommodation provider Prosafe said today that it had sent 14 workers ashore for not taking part in an emergency drill.
Cyprus-headquartered Prosafe said the matter would be investigated further and that the individuals would return to their respective employers.
The workers were on board Prosafe’s Safe Boreas flotel, which is currently stationed at the Statoil-operated Mariner field east of Shetland.
An offshore worker claimed a number of people had raised concerns about the lifeboats on Safe Boreas and had refused to board them during muster.
Cincinnati is holding an open mic night on March 20th to further discuss gun violence in schools. After the violence at Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida that resulted in 17 deaths including students and administration talk and protest spread the country on how something like this can be prevented from happening again.
City Councilman PG Sittenfeld has put together this open mic to allow students from all over the Tri-State to share their thoughts and wishes pertaining to gun violence, gun control and violence.
The event will take place Tuesday March 20th 6pm at Cincinnati City Hall (801 Plum St.). For more information click here
'WAGS' Star Nicole Williams Wet Hot American Summer
'WAGS' Star Nicole Williams Hits Beach in White Bikini
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Nicole Williams' idea of patriotic is a star-spangled bandana and a white bikini to match the giant waves that splashed against her awesome butt as she frolicked in the surf.
Williams hit the sand and water in Santa Monica in her own creation. She owns the bathing suit line Nya Lynn and, with a bod and legs like hers, she doesn't need models to show off her collection.
Nicole -- who is married to former football player Larry English -- is about 5'9" and, from the looks of it, she was fighting off at least 3-foot waves with no sweat.
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There’s some rather amazing stuff in this Channel 4 undercover investigation, including the CEO of Cambridge Analytica offering to “send some girls around to the candidate’s house,” discussing using bribes and fake IDs, and more.
The more that emerges about Cambridge Analytica, the worse they look. High-tech sleaze. Which shouldn’t be a surprise, I guess, given their close association with the Trump gang.
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I wish this post didn’t need to be written, but unfortunately, it’s a tumultuous time with regard to the future of funding for graduate students, including those pursuing an MFA. As many of you know, earlier this week, Republicans in the House passed a comprehensive tax bill, and last night, Republicans in the Senate passed a similar comprehensive tax bill in a 51-49 vote. The Senate and the House will now have to reconcile the differences in the two bills before creating a unified bill to pass on to President Trump, who will undoubtedly sign it into law. So how does this pertain to graduate students? Well, we’re not sure yet. The reason for this is because of a key difference between the tax bill passed by the House and that passed by the Senate. The provisions in the tax overhaul passed by the House would be detrimental for any graduate students in the United States receiving a tuition remission as part of their financial package (this is the case with most if not...
A single-side mobile home in the 700 block of Squirrel Road was declared a total a loss over the weekend after it caught fire, a DoA a Ana County official confirmed on Monday. Blaze destroys mobile home on Squirrel Road LAS CRUCES - A single-side mobile home in the 700 block of Squirrel Road was declared a total a loss over the weekend after it caught fire, a DoA a Ana County official confirmed on Monday.
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AMARILLO, Texas (AP) — Officials in Texas say four children have died from gas poisoning believed to have been caused by a pesticide sprayed under their Amarillo home.
Amarillo Fire Department officials say other people who were in the home are “not out of the woods” yet.
Fire officials say a chemical reaction occurred when one person tried to wash off a pesticide that had been sprayed under the house. Poisonous Phosphine gas was released.
Capt. Larry Davis said in a statement Monday that crews responded to a medical call at the home about 5 a.m. One child died at the scene and three others died at a hospital. Officials didn’t release any identifying information, including the children’s ages.
Other family members and first responders are being treated.
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Birmingham Public Schools officials are saying a fight that broke out between a football player and a non-student after a game at Groves High School was not random.
Initial reports said two varsity football players were assaulted in the Groves parking lot after the Sept. 28 game.
An investigation revealed that one of the players knew one of the two non-students who confronted them. A fight broke out between one football player and one of the non-students, said district spokeswoman Marcia Wilkinson. She said the district has taken appropriate action against the student. She could not specify what that action was, citing privacy laws.
The Beverly Hills Police Department investigated the incident; the detective involved could not be reached for comment.
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London: India's Purav Raja and France's Fabrice Martin lost an excruciating five-set battle to Mirza Basic and Dusan Lajovic to make an early exit from the Wimbledon championships on Wednesday.
The Indo-French pair was staring at the barrel as they trailed by two sets but put the match on an even keel before eventually tumbling 2-6, 4-6, 7-6(5), 6-4, 9-11 in three hours and 37 minutes on court number six.
Serving at 9-10, Raja and Martin saved two match points but their opponents latched on to the third to claim a memorable win.
"They hit good returns in that game and it made a difference," Raja told PTI after the match.
Both Lajovic (58), who lost to Roger Federer in the men's singles opening round, and Basic (78) are top-100 singles players. There are five more Indians competing in the men's doubles.
Ryan Tannehill, Miami Dolphins quarterback, talks to the media about how the offense needs to convert third downs to stay on the field longer for the team to improve over last season.
Reminder. Aten Road Detour
Just a reminder , Union Pacific Railroad and the City of Imperial crews will be working on the railroad tracks between Highway 86 and Clark Road Thursday.
That portion of Aten Road will be closed from 7:00 a.m. Thursday until 5:00 p.m. or at such time as the work is completed. Detours will be posted. The work is necessary to repair a loose rail. Once that is done , road improvements will also be made.
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White House says President Donald Trump spoke Tuesday to three potential Supreme Court nominees
In this Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017 photo released by Santa Barbara County Fire Department, flames advance on homes off Shepard Mesa Road at 5:45 Sunday morning in Carpinteria, Calif. A flare-up on the western edge of Southern California's largest and most destructive wildfire sent residents fleeing Sunday, as wind-fanned flames churned through canyons and down hillsides toward coastal towns. Crews with help from water-dropping aircraft saved several homes as unpredictable gusts sent the blaze churning deeper into foothill areas northwest of Los Angeles that haven't burned in decades. New evacuations were ordered in Carpinteria, a seaside city in Santa Barbara County that has been under fire threat for days. (Mike Eliason/Santa Barbara County Fire Department via AP)
Can you guess the joke Peter Crouch just made about the royal baby’s arrival?
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Peter Crouch has become known as a bit of a joker on Twitter, and naturally he wasn’t going to let the arrival of a new member of the royal family pass him by without cracking wise.
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Enugu commissioner, Vitus Okechi connived with police to demolish my house – Man seeks Ugwuanyi’s intervention
An indigene of Enugu State, Mr. Michael Eze of Umuogbuoagu Community, Enugu Ezike in the Igboeze North Local Government Area has cried out to relevant authorities over an alleged forceful take over of his landed property. He, has, therefore, sent an SOS to Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State and the police authorities. Eze said […]
Enugu commissioner, Vitus Okechi connived with police to demolish my house – Man seeks Ugwuanyi’s intervention
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JACKSON, Miss. (WCBI) – A Shannon man convicted of stabbing his grandfather to death will stay locked up for life.
Brett Jones, 28, is serving a life without parole sentence for the 2004 stabbing death of Bertis Jones.
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The Mississippi Court of Appeals in December said a law change that prevented juveniles from being sentenced to life without parole did not apply the Brett Jones who was 15 at the time of the murder.
That same court Tuesday said it would not grant a rehearing on its December ruling.
Petersburg Police say they have arrested a man who slit a person's throat with a box cutter.
It happened on Sunday in the 3200 block of S. Crater Rd. The victim drove himself to the hospital for treatment.
Police say on Monday, they arrested 32-year-old Christopher Taylor for a robbery in Petersburg. Detectives later connected him to the attack.
Taylor now faces attempted murder and aggravated malicious wounding charges.
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MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - Sandy Brondello has been hired as head coach of the Australian Opals in a deal that will allow the three-time Olympic medalist to combine her international duties with her coaching role at Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA.
Basketball Australia announced the deal Tuesday, saying the signing marked the start of the road to the Olympics at Tokyo in 2020.
Brondello, who started her international playing career as a teenager and played 302 games for the Australian women's team, has four seasons of experience as a head coach in the WNBA and led the Mercury to the championship in 2014, when she was voted the league's coach of the year.
She will start with the Opals on May 1, two days before the squad gathers in Phoenix for a camp.
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PARKLAND, Fla. (AP) - Authorities say the brother of the teen charged with killing 17 people at a Florida school has been arrested for trespassing at the same school.
A Broward Sheriff's Office report says 18-year-old Zachary Cruz was arrested Monday afternoon at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School and charged with trespassing.
The report says the teen was found riding his skateboard at the school though he had received prior warnings from school officials to stay away from the campus. The report adds that Zachary Cruz told the arresting deputy that he was there to "reflect on the school shooting and to soak it in."
His 19-year-old brother, Nikolas Cruz, faces 17 first-degree murder charges in connection with the Feb. 14 shooting.
Jail records didn't immediately list an attorney for Zachary Cruz.
A house party in New Jersey spiraled so out of control that it took police officers from 12 different jurisdictions to break it up, local police said in a statement.
Police responded to a noise complaint at a house in Parsippany, NJ around 11:40 p.m. on Saturday and found more than 400 guests at the raucous party.
While officers spoke with resident Adam Gill, 21, and told him the guests needed to leave, several fights began to break out on the back deck of the house, according to the statement.
Officers attempted to break up the fights, but were “encircled by the crowd who then began pushing the officers,” the statement says.
As the situation escalated, cops called for backup. Officers from eleven other jurisdictions, including New Jersey State Police and officers from nearby towns, came to help.
Gill and his roommate James Moran, 22, were issued local ordinance violations and were released pending a court date.
Adam Miller, weights and measures inspector for Hancock County, recently completed the certification course. Miller is the new inspector, within the county auditor’s office, following the retirement of Tom Ludi, long-time county inspector. Hancock County businesses are visited throughout the y…
Ireland says its appeal with Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) against an EU ruling for $16B in disputed taxes will happen in the autumn.
The European Commission ruled in 2016 that Ireland offered Apple unfair tax advantages and ordered the money repaid. The commission later threatened Ireland for taking too long to collect the money. Ireland was nervous to do so without an escrow in place to remove liability if the funds lose value during the appeal process.
Apple and Ireland are appealing the original ruling, claiming the tax treatment was in-line with local and EU laws.
Apple is due to begin its payments into the escrow account in Q2 with payments completed by Q3.
Apple shares are down 0.1% to $165.02.
Previously: Ireland chooses managers for Apple taxes; Tim Cook heading to China (March 23)
Estimated to cost upwards of $5 billion, the pipeline would run 1,500 km from North West Western Australia to the Cooper Basin in South Australia.
“With the gas discoveries that took place over the last 20 years off the North West coast of WA there is over 100 years’ supply of natural gas for Australia,” said Mr Barnett.
Mr Barnett has urged Federal and State Governments to revisit the idea for the pipeline, which was considered an option in the 1990’s when he was WA Resources Minister.
He also said a potential pipeline would justify the development of large fields off the coast of WA, such as the Scarborough project and Browse field development.
Red Bull planning new car for Barcelona
Red Bull will take "a new car" to next month's Spanish grand prix in Barcelona.
That is the news from top team official Dr Helmut Marko, who said Max Verstappen and Daniel Ricciardo are doing the best possible "damage limitation" until then.
"The drivers are our advantage at the moment," he told Auto Bild.
"While we are not able to compete with Vettel and Hamilton, we can leave Raikkonen and Bottas behind, and that's our best damage limitation right now."
Indeed, Red Bull has started the year significantly behind 'top two' Mercedes and Ferrari, but Marko says the team is working hard to rectify it for the start of the European season in Barcelona.
"In Barcelona we are coming with a new car," he said. "A race later in Montreal, Renault will be delivering a new, more powerful engine.
"Then it should be possible for us to win on our own power and make the current two-way (driver) fight into a four-way fight," added Marko.
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Tune into Music of Mass Distraction with host Black Mold tonight in the 7p hour to hear six of the first recorded blues songs ever. The songs range from 1914 to 1925.
Some people would kill to live on a tropical island. Archer: Danger Island premieres April 25 on FXX.
The first time Jasmine's favorite character, Pikachu came to visit her months ago she was only crawling. For Easter Sunday @laurenhashianofficial and I thought, Pikachu should make a special visit once again. Well, Pikachu didn't account for the fact that now Jazzy RUNS and for 2hrs straight she wants to play her new favorite game, "I run away and you chase me Pikachu. And you're not allowed to take a break until I go night night". At the end of the vid you can hear her yell, "Peekyu" because she can't say, Pikachu. I'm tired, today's my only day off, it's 118 degrees in this costume and Hobbs keep trying to p*ss on my leg. And I luv every minute of it. Bring it on. It's what daddy's do. Happy Easter to you guys and enjoy your families. #Rockachu #DaddyPuttinInWork #TheGameThatNeverEnds #PikachuLooksBloated
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× Reading man accused of not returning loaner car to Lancaster BMW dealer
LANCASTER — A 31-year-old Reading man is charged with theft by deception after allegedly concocting a false story to get a loaner vehicle from a BMW dealership on the 1500 block Manheim Pike and then neglecting to return the car.
Garicin Allen Moore was arrested in Hamburg, Berks County, while still operating the vehicle, Manheim Township police say. He allegedly fabricated a story about being in a car crash to obtain the loaner vehicle, according to police.
Moore was arraigned on the charge. There was no word on bail arrangements.
The incident happened on Dec. 6 at 2:30 p.m., police say.
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The Phillies officially began spring training Tuesday with the first workout for pitchers and catchers. Reporters and the team shared scenes from Clearwater.
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A Kennedy Space Center-led effort to bolster our understanding of growing plants in space will hitch a ride on an Atlas V rocket to the International Space Station from Cape Canaveral on Tuesday. Space salad? Plant experiment hitching a ride to space station A Kennedy Space Center-led effort to bolster our understanding of growing plants in space will hitch a ride on an Atlas V rocket to the International Space Station from Cape Canaveral on Tuesday.
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Friday, October 06, 2017
ZUG-RIEDMATT, SWITZERLAND—According to a report in Live Science, a copper ax similar to the one carried by Özti the Iceman some 5,000 years ago has been found at the northern foot of the Alps, where prehistoric villages were built on wooden stilts. “It was a very efficient general-purpose ax, especially proper for woodworking,” said Gishan Schaeren of the Canton of Zug’s Office for Monuments and Archaeology. Chemical analysis of the lead in the blade linked the metal to the same source in southern Tuscany used to produce the larger, heavier blade carried by Özti. But it had been thought that people living to the north and south of the Alps did not have much contact. Schaeren disagrees. He thinks the people who traveled the Alps during the Copper Age probably had extensive knowledge of the landscape and its natural resources. “It is one step to a much more connected worldview,” he said. For more, go to “Ötzi’s Sartorial Splendor.”
HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio police officer has apologized for a work mishap by bringing a firefighter a cake iced with an unusual message: “Sorry I tased you.”
Hamilton Township Officer Darcy Workman says she accidentally shocked firefighter Rickey Wagoner with her stun gun last week while attempting to restrain a patient being taken to a hospital. Wagoner wasn’t seriously hurt.
WLWT-TV reports Workman brought a cake to Wagoner on Saturday to apologize. Photos shared on the police department’s Facebook page show the cake decorated with the apology and a frowning face.
Hamilton Township is about 30 miles (48 kilometers) northeast of Cincinnati.
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At several points in the epic journey of her escape from Syria's war-shaken city of Aleppo, chronicled in her eponymous memoir, author Nujeen Mustafa looks at the disruption all around her, seeing despairing graffiti, hordes of refugees, and a confused reaction from the foreign press, and asks, "What has happened to our country?" It's a painfully simple sentiment, one no doubt echoed by the many thousands of refugees who've fled from the chaos and violence that erupted in 2011 in the wake of the Arab Spring protests and soon grew into wide-scale military rebellion against the government forces of dictator Bashar al-Assad.
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NEW YORK (AP) — She’s once, twice, three times a Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover lady.
Kate Upton is once again gracing the cover of the annual issue, becoming only the fourth woman to do so three times. This year, she’s making the splash with three different covers.
Other women who did the cover three times include Tyra Banks, Heidi Klum and Christie Brinkley, who also is featured in this year’s edition with her two daughters. Elle Macpherson holds the record with five cover appearances.
Other notables in this year’s edition include former cover girl Chrissy Teigen, an expectant mother and athletes including tennis champ Serena Williams and Olympic gold medal gymnast Simone Biles.
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In the KIJHL teams in the Neil Murdoch Division are getting things in order off the ice as they head into a new season.
The Castlegar Rebels have added to their blueline picking up Cordell Boyko from the Golden Rockets.
Boyko had 6 points and 49 penalty minutes in 36 games last year.
And the Nelson Leafs have added a familiar face to their front office.
Lance Morey, father of Leafs defender Zach, is the team’s new General Manager.
He has previously served as Director of Scouting with the BCHL’s West Kelowna Warriors.
Morey scouted a number of Leafs players who were on last year’s roster.
Yet another glorious figure of Re:Zero’s beloved maid girl Rem has emerged courtesy of Good Smile Company, depicting both her good-natured maid side and her bloodthirsty oni side that will certainly have buyers quivering with joy – Rem can enchant fans when she arrives in December.
Rem can be pre-ordered now.
Perkins carried 21 times for 102 yards and failed to bring in either of his two targets during Sunday's 30-10 win over the Redskins.
Perkins received his largest workload of the season and responded by eclipsing the 100-yard mark for the first time in his young career while notching a new personal best in that category. He averaged 16 touches per game over the season's final four contests and appears to be gaining a slight edge over Rashad Jennings as far as the backfield split is concerned. Perkins appears set to play a sizable role for the Giants as they begin postseason play.
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A lorry has flipped on its side on the A1 Blyth roundabout.
The jack-knifing happened just after 2pm today, Wednesday, May 30 and has caused some traffic delays while police deal with the incident.
A photo of the lorry on its side by the A1 Newark turn-off on the roundabout was taken and shared on The New Retford Information Page by Jordon Riley to warn motorists in the area.
Jordon said: “It only happened a few minutes before we arrived and traffic was already beginning to queue. I didn’t see anyone hurt but the windscreen was smashed on one side.”
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Another passing motorist said a section of the road has been closed by police while recovery takes police.
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DETROIT (AP) — Consumer Reports is now recommending Tesla’s Model 3 compact electric car after a company software update improved its poor braking performance.
The magazine says the wireless update of antilock braking software cut 19 feet from the car’s stopping distance from 60 miles per hour.
A previous test found that it took 152 feet for the car to stop from 60. That was the longest braking distance of any modern car the magazine has tested.
But in a test after the update, the stopping distance fell to 133 feet. Consumer Reports says that’s typical for a compact luxury car.
The improved braking raised the car’s score high enough for it to be a recommended buy. But the magazine still has concerns over wind noise and the touch-screen controls.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on Independence Day.
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on the 71st Independence Day from the ramparts of Delhi's historic Red Fort. After arriving at the Lahori Gate of the 17th Century fort, the Prime Minister inspected the Guard of Honour and unfurled the national flag. On July 30, the Prime Minister had invited citizens to send him constructive ideas for his address. In his tweet, he said, "When I address the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on 15th August, I am merely the medium. The voice is of 125 crore Indians". He received more than 8,000 comments.
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Sen. John McCain, who chairs the Armed Services Committee, warned in a statement that Flynn's resignation "is a troubling indication of the dysfunction" in the current national security operation.
At the heart of the problem is a lack of clarity regarding who has been truly calling the shots, McCain elaborated later -- Flynn prior to his resignation? Or Steve Bannon, Trump's chief strategist who was granted a seat on the elite National Security Council Principals Committee? Perhaps Stephen Miller, the senior policy adviser who was the face of the administration in a slew of news appearances Sunday? Or someone else?
"We don't know who's in charge. We don't know who's making the decisions," McCain said. "...Every administration I've dealt with, going back to [President] Reagan, they have a process with national security decision-making, and we know who's in charge. ... Right now we don't know who it is."
Connolly had a goal and a minus-2 rating in Thursday's 5-4 shootout win over Ottawa.
The 25-year-old winger scored the first goal of the season for Washington on a nifty feed from Lars Eller in the slot that he wristed past Senators goalie Craig Anderson. The marker gets Connolly off to a great start in his effort to best last season's 15-goal campaign -- which could be well within reach if he can sneak into a top-six role -- and he's worth owning in deeper leagues and watching closely in standard formats.
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A local sheriff department was able to add some new equipment through an online competition.
The Cheboygan County Sheriff’s Office has partnered with the website Heartsmart.com to acquire new AEDs.
Heartsmart.com has a program called “Likes for Life” which allows an organization to get free AEDs by liking Heartsmart.com’s page in the sheriff’s office’s name.
For every 1000 likes the Sheriff’s Office will receive a new AED.
The Cheboygan County Undersheriff Tim Cook says the county’s current AEDs are over 10-years-old and needs to be replaced.
New AEDs cost nearly $2000 and the county’s goal is to replace four of their units. The county is turning to social media and the community to help offset some of those costs.
The contest is ongoing and Undersheriff Cook asks the community to continue to like Heartsmarts Facebook page using the tag “Cheboygan County Sheriff’s Department Shock for Life.”
Naas gardai are investigating two burglaries on the outskirts of the town.
A house at Two Mile House was burgled on April 15 between 1.45pm and 2pm. Two windows and a door were smashed at the back of the swelling during the incident. A number of items were stolen including cash.
Earlier (between 12.34-12.45), also on April 15, a house at Rathmore West, Eadestown was broken into and a rock was used to break a back window. Four males were seen in the vicinity around that time.
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Express Sports understands personal terms have already been agreed with the player and that he will undergo a medical later this week.
Carvalho has been left out of Sporting Lisbon’s squad for their Champions League qualifier tomorrow as he closes in on the London Stadium.
The Portugal international, 25, has eyed a move to the Premier League for some time and he finally has been granted his wish.
He has a £40m release clause in his contract but West Ham will pay less than that amount.
However, the fee could rise to close to £35m if a series of add-ons are activated in the agreement.
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A new, surprising name has surfaced in the Detroit Pistons' coaching search.
According to Shams Charania of Yahoo! Sports, the Pistons plan to interview Kenny Smith, a studio analyst for TNT, for the position.
Smith, 53, has no coaching experience. He played 10 years in the NBA from 1987 to 1997 with Sacramento, Atlanta, Houston, Detroit (nine games in 1996-97), Orlando and Denver.
The point guard from North Carolina won championships with the Rockets in 1994 and 1995.
Smith joined TNT in 1998. He works in studio with Ernie Johnson Jr., Shaquille O'Neal and Charles Barkley.
Pistons special adviser Ed Stefanski has retained former NBA coaches Bernie Bickerstaff and Jim Lynam to help in the coaching search, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
Another TV analyst, ESPN's Brent Barry, has been mentioned for a possible front office role with the Pistons.
Three people were injured in a Fridy afternoon crash in Hustead. The accident happened shortly after 4:00 p.m. in front of the Hustead Marathon.
According to initial reports, a Honda had stopped to turn left into a driveway. The Jeep Cherokee following the Honda also stopped. The Dodge pickup following the Jeep did not stop and crashed into the Jeep, pushing the Jeep into the Honda.
Three people were transported by Hustead EMS and by Miami Township EMS to Xenia. None of them suffered life-threatening injuries.
The driver of the Dodge pickup is expected to be charged with Assured Clear Distance.
The incident remains under investigation by the Ohio State Patrol. They received assistance from the Clark County Sheriff’s Office, Hustead Fire and EMS and Miami Township (Greene County) EMS.
Just because Amazon has introduced its new Chime service for free online meetings, doesn't mean investors should sell any stock that has to do with the video conferencing world, Jim Cramer says.
"This notion of Amazon as some kind of all-knowing, all-seeing entity with God-like is becoming a very tired narrative," the "Mad Money" host said.
While Cramer has tremendous respect for Amazon, he disagreed with the notion that every time Amazon works on something new that it will wreck the competition instantly.
In fact, selling the stock of any target that crosses paths with Amazon did not make sense to Cramer.
“Growing Up Hip Hop” Airs Thursday Nights On WeTV
Fears grow for Boogie Dash as he hosts his first drunken party after just getting out of rehab for drug and alcohol misuse on the latest episode of “Growing Up Hip Hop.”
The son of former Roc-A-Fella Records CEO Damon Dash insists he’s had nothing to drink, but his insistence on being around alcohol prompts one cast member to question his commitment to sobriety.
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UPDATE: On Tuesday, May 30, Richmond County investigators confirmed that the body recovered Sunday in McCormick County is Andrew Cato, IV. His body was identified by dental records.
Investigators have found the body of a man that may be Andrew Cato, IV, who has been missing from Augusta for nearly one month.
On Sunday, May 27, investigators received information that the remains of Andrew Cato, IV may be located in McCormick County. The Richmond County Sheriff's Office, working with the McCormick County Sheriff's Office and SLED, responded to a wooded area where they recovered human remains.
Cato's family tells FOX 54 that the body found in McCormick County is Andrew Cato, IV. However, law enforcement officials cannot confirm this until proper identification can be done. The body will sent to the South Carolina crime lab for identification.
FOX 54 will continue to follow this story and provide updates when more information becomes available.
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Students of Mindanao State University watch as smoke rises in downtown Marawi City after military planes dropped bombs on Friday (August 11, 2017). MSU main campus will open classes on August 22, a two-week delay in its original schedule due to the ongoing clashes between government forces and the Maute Group. MindaNews photo by FROILAN GALLARDO
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Covered bridge reopened, temporary repairs made
JACKSON, N.H. (AP) — New Hampshire transportation officials say temporary repairs have been made to a 142-year-old covered bridge damaged by a vehicle and the structure has been reopened.
Officials said a minivan crashed into a support and first truss of the Honeymoon Covered Bridge in Jackson on Saturday. The bridge is at the intersection of routes 16 and 16A and spans the Ellis River.
The bridge was reopened Monday.
The department says the bridge is 121 feet long and 26.5 feet wide. It was built in 1876. The Jackson Historical Society says on its website local custom has "carried on a romantic tradition with many newly married couples having their photograph taken there."
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Banks and earnings power European shares
LONDON, Feb 15 (Reuters) - European shares rose in early trade on Wednesday as French lender Credit Agricole led banking stocks higher and earnings provided a boost.
The pan-European STOXX 600 index was up 0.3 percent in early trade with the European banking index the top-gaining sector, up 1.2 percent.
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Banking stocks were also helped by hawkish rhetoric from U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen on Tuesday, who said that the Federal Reserve will likely need to raise interest rates at an upcoming meeting. Low interest rates put pressure on banks' margins, as has been the case in Europe.
Earnings also fuelled the move higher, with Finnish packaging maker Huhtamaki rising 7 percent after reporting results, the top gainer on the STOXX 600 index, and brewer Heineken also rallying 3.6 percent after confirming its margin target.
Kyle Edmund’s team harmony is under threat because of the World Cup.
The British number two took to the practice courts at Wimbledon on Wednesday wearing an England shirt after watching the penalty shoot-out victory over Colombia at home on TV.
But his Swedish coach Fredrik Rosengren showed up wearing his own national team’s kit ahead of their quarter-final against England on Saturday.
Kyle Edmund is a big football fan
When your coach is a Swede and you tell him it's coming home... let’s go @England! 🦁🦁🦁 #ThreeLions pic.twitter.com/b319rJqSM7 — Kyle Edmund (@kyle8edmund) July 4, 2018
It is not the only footballing clash between Edmund, a big Liverpool fan, and Rosengren, who supports Manchester United.
Neither man may actually be able to watch the match, with Edmund scheduled for a third-round match on Saturday if he defeats qualifier Bradley Klahn on Thursday.
The Vikings were victorious over the Tigers on Oct. 6, 2017.
Several high school games are on tap for Saturday so stay in the know on game outcomes with the Eyewitness Sports High School Football Scoreboard.
Hereford native Parker Bridwell was signed by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim on Monday three days after he was released by the Baltimore Orioles. Bridwell, who had been pitching for the Orioles organization for seven seasons and appeared in three games with the major league club last year, was designated by the team on Friday to clear roster space for pitcher Paul Fry, who the Orioles acquired from Seattle.
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ABU DHABI, March 30 Abu Dhabi's state-owned Mubadala Development Co said its net profit nearly tripled in 2016, while total comprehensive income rebounded to a profit from a loss in 2015, primarily helped by financial investments.
Mubadala reported a net profit of 3.3 billion dirhams ($899 million) for 2016, compared to a net profit of 1.2 billion dirhams in 2015.
Total comprehensive income, which comprises all forms of income was 4.1 billion dirhams in 2016, up from 1.3 billion dirhams in the previous year, the company said in a statement on Thursday.
($1 = 3.6729 dirhams) (Reporting By Stanley Carvalho; Editing by Susan Fenton and David Evans)
Financial advisor Winnie Sun, founder of Sun Group Wealth Partners, talks up Roth IRAs as a great way for millennials to start retirement saving.
The Elections Administration office will be open until 6 p.m. Monday (Dec. 11) for any candidates needing to file their campaign treasurer paperwork. That office is located at Annex I, 1410 W. Pearl St. Monday is the deadline for candidates to file with their party chairs for a position on the spring primary ballot.
A crowd openly rebelled against the format laid down by the Elk Island Public School (EIPS) for a meeting Feb. 7 on the possible closure of Ministik School.
“We’re not little children,” said Gordon Falk. “This feels manipulative,” to loud clapping and cheers from those filling the school’s gymnasium.
Called a “divide and conquer” tactic by the parents, the format broke up the crowd in the packed gymnasium into four sessions in smaller classrooms.
Falk called the coloured cutout style used to distribute information “condescending. This just feels like divide and conquer. The whole gym is saying that.”
Leah Brignolio-Todd fought against a previous attempt to close the school in 2002 when she was president of the then parent council. She said meetings were also held at that time, but were quite different in nature. “This is so controlling,” she said. “This is unbelievable. This is … for more see the Feb. 14/17 Mercury
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Marquette applied for city permits to tear down two buildings on West Wells Street, adjacent to campus.
The buildings, 1200 W. Wells and 1214-1222 W. Wells, were formerly a bus depot and dry cleaner which, university spokesman Chris Jenkins said, have long been vacant.
According to a recent article in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, the lot is just over 33,000 square feet.
Jenkins said long-term plans for the site have not been determined, but within the next few weeks, demolition will begin to convert the plots into a parking lot.
Director of planning and project delivery, Chris Gluesing said the parking lot is expected to be complete by May 2018.
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Mohamed Nasheed, the south Asian holiday paradise’s first democratically elected leader, was driven from office in 2012, leaving the Maldives mired in political unrest.
He was later sentenced to 13 years in jail on terrorism charges following a trial the UN denounced as hasty and unfair.
But he was granted leave in 2016 for medical treatment in London and the former leader was granted political asylum.
He has remained in exile ever since but has always vowed to attempt to run for the leadership again.
Family Services Librarian at the Huntington Branch Library, Marissa Correia, will be presented with the Faith Hektoen Award at the 2017 annual Connecticut Library Association Conference on May 5 in Groton, Connecticut. The award is to acknowledge the significant impact a program has made on library service for children within the state.
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The Ghotki Police have rounded up around 5800 outlaws while recovering a huge cache of arms during operation against criminal elements in the district. Police spokesman told APP here on Wednesday that the district police under the supervision of SSP Ghotki Masood Bangash has shown significant performance and writ of law has been maintained throughout the district which once was infamous for presence of dacoit gangs and tribal clashes.
He said no go areas set up in riverine (Katcha) area by criminals have been removed after cleansing operation in Obaro, Dharki, Ghotki, Mirpur Mathelo, Khanpur Mehar and others areas. Nearly 2056 proclaimed offenders and 3740 absconders rounded up and recovered huge cache of weapons from their possession, he informed.—APP
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ST. LOUIS, Mo. - This brother and sister bonded pair are the perfect additions to your family.
These cuddly 2-year-old chihuahua mixes are available at the Metro East Humane Society at 8495 IL-143 in Edwardsville, Illinois.
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LONDON (AP) — This is not a metaphor: Britain's Parliament is a mess.
The 19th-century London building is crumbling, leaky, infested with vermin and riddled with asbestos. Fixing it will take years and cost billions, but experts say the alternative could be catastrophic.
After years of dithering, lawmakers are set to vote Wednesday on what to do — but there's a good chance they will opt for more delay.
Experts warn the Victorian Gothic building is at risk of a flood or fire that could leave it uninhabitable. A 2016 report urged politicians to move out for six years for renovations costing 3.5 billion pounds ($5 billion).
On Wednesday lawmakers will vote on several options, from agreeing to leave the building so work can begin to deferring a decision for several more years.
Former Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue is the leading candidate for secretary of agriculture, according to a report Monday.
Perdue and Trump met in November and Politico reported he is the leading contender for the post.
“I’m interested in helping the country,” Perdue, 70, said after his meeting at Trump Tower.
“I told President-elect Trump that I would be happy to serve from Georgia, where I am very happily living with my wife and 14 grandchildren, or I’d be happy to serve him if he thought I could be helpful to him here in DC.”
Besides Perdue, the Trump transition team has looked at Texas A&M University President Elsa Murano, former Texas Agriculture Commissioner Susan Combs and North Dakota Sen. Heidi Heitkamp, a Democrat.
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Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain was forced off through injury in the first half of Liverpool's Champions League semi-final first leg against Roma at Anfield.
The England international was hurt 15 minutes into the game after making a sliding tackle on former Manchester City defender Aleksandar Kolarov.
Oxlade-Chamberlain appeared to hold his knee initially and, after receiving treatment on the touchline, was carried away on a stretcher.
Georginio Wijnaldum - who missed out on a place in the starting XI, with manager Jurgen Klopp opting for James Milner instead - replaced his stricken team-mate in the 18th minute.
The injury is not just a setback for Liverpool, who travel to Italy next week for the second leg of the tie against Roma at the Stadio Olimpico, but also potentially England.
National team manager Gareth Southgate will be concerned over Oxlade-Chamberlain's condition ahead of the World Cup in Russia.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WIVB) — If you’re still dreaming of a giant jackpot, play Powerball.
No one had all the numbers in the multi-state lottery game Saturday night.
That sent the jackpot for this Wednesday night to $430 million.
That’s now the eighth highest Powerball pot of all time.
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Newly released documents paint a clearer picture of how the Liberals crafted a plan to make a controversial change to who can be considered for Canada Summer Jobs grants.
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A knifeman carried a blade tucked into a manicure set.
George Harvey, of Westwood Avenue, Ayr, was caught with the blade in Tesco on Whitletts Road.
Ayr Sheriff Court heard how the knife slid out of a credit card gadget. Lawyer Jill Molloy said: “It seems to be a manicure set. He had no idea it was an illegal item.”
Harvey, 45, admitted having a lock knife on October 31. Sheriff Mhairi Mactaggart said having the blade in public was serious offence. Harvey will be supervised for 18 months.
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It is believed the bomb scare was sparked by a call threatening news agency AFP, with the caller saying: "You have an hour, otherwise it's going to blow."
Agence France Presse immediately warned the national police who evacuated the building where AFP is located and also several businesses including the Fnac shopping centre in Place Kléber.
Images surfacing on Twitter show people scrambling out of the city centre in Strasbourg, France- which is also the formal seat of the European Parliament.
And police have cordoned off the scene - with locals being advised to avoid the areas of Kléber and Lafayette.
Xiaomi's latest tranche of releases, which includes the transparent Mi 8 phone, also features the Mi Band 3, a one-up on the super popular Mi Band 2 that helped propel the company to the top of the wearables market. The new device comes with a bigger, higher resolution OLED screen, the same 20 days of battery life and a water resistance upgrade to 50 meters. The company claims it's a more comfortable wear, too. It's available in red, black and blue, and launches in China initially at 169 yuan, or about $26.
Sick of traffic? Then you might want to attend this Maui Transportation Meeting at the Kahului Community Center on Friday, Feb. 9 and make your voice heard. It’s the last of five meetings that have recently taken place around Maui. You’ll see and hear the Maui Metropolitan Planning Organization’s project plans that pertain to new state and county roadways. Free. 6pm. Kahului Community Center (275 Uhu St., Kahului); Mauimpo.org
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SADC-Parliamentary Forum endorses Malawi Electoral Reform Bills
Southern African Development Community (SADC) Parliamentary Forum while seating at the second Prenary session in Windhoek has endorsed the Malawi electoral reform Bills. SADC-PF Vice President Joseph Njobvuyalema at Plenary session in Nambia. SADC-PF Vice President Joseph …
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Reigning dancehall queen Ebony, while performing her hit song ‘Sponsor’ at the ‘Odadee Torch and Bonfire Night’ at the Presbyterian Boys’ Secondary School (PRESEC) in Accra, fell on stage.
Ebony, known as the ‘bad girl’ of Ghana’s music industry due to her provocative style of dressing coupled with her stage performances, narrowly escaped what could have been a fatal fall during her performance after she slipped and fell to her knee.
The 20-year-old singer immediately got up to continue her performance amidst cheers from her fans.
The ‘Odadee Torch and Bonfire Night’ is an annual event for PRESEC old school reunion which serves as a networking and socialisation platform brought together alumni of the school to relive memories of their secondary school days.
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England international Jack Wilshere is reportedly on the cusp on extending his Arsenal contract, according to The Sun. The 25-year-old has impressed in his loan spell at Bournemouth, and this has urged the Gunners' hierarchy to act on his future.
Wilshere had received loan offers from the likes of AC Milan and AS Roma last summer, but he opted to stay put in the top flight where he would get the chance to showcase his skills under Eddie Howe.
The Sun claims that the Gunners are in negotiations over a fresh deal with the playmaker which would see him commit his future beyond the summer of 2018.
Wilshere has previously admitted that he fears for his Arsenal future amid the competition for places, but the club are for now content to offer him an extension at the Emirates.
The midfielder has started in 13 league games for Bournemouth this season, his best run in over two years.
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A faulty fireplace is being blamed for a fire at Kitchener home.
Firefighters were called to Westmount Road and Union Boulevard shortly after 2 p.m. Sunday.
Flames and plumes of thick black smoke could be seen coming from the roof of the one-storey residence.
“The homeowners had started a fire in their fireplace and a passerby noticed that their roof was on fire,” said assistant platoon chief Jeff Noble.
“There was no indication inside the house that there was anything wrong.”
The passerby alerted the family of three and they fled to a neighbour’s home.
No one was injured.
It took firefighters almost two hours to extinguish the flames.
Noble said the home had a false roof, what he describes as a roof underneath the roof. The flames from the wood fireplace quickly spread through the space. The only damage to the interior of the home was from water.
Damage has been pegged at $300,000 to $400,000.
BRUSSELS (AP) — Movie star Angelina Jolie says she and NATO's chief have agreed on ways to help the military alliance better combat the use of sexual violence against women and children in conflict zones.
Jolie said Wednesday that wherever sexual violence occurs "peace is far harder and far more costly to achieve. It therefore has a direct bearing on NATO's efforts to protect stability."
Speaking after a meeting with NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg in Brussels, she said: "We are going to focus on training, reporting, monitoring and awareness as a way of ending impunity."
Jolie, a special envoy for the U.N. refugee agency, warned that rape is being "used as a weapon to achieve political or military goals."
4/16 WWE Live Results: Cincinnati, Ohio
1. RAW Tag Team Champions The Hardys def. Sheamus and Cesaro, The Club and Enzo Amore and Big Cass
2. Sami Zayn def. Curtis Axel
3. WWE Cruiserweight Champion Neville def. Austin Aries
* In-ring segment with a brawl between Braun Strowman and Roman Reigns, ended with Reigns spearing Strowman through a table.
4. RAW Women’s Champion Bayley def. Sasha Banks, Nia Jax and Charlotte Flair
5. The Big Show def. Jinder Mahal and Titus O’Neil
6. Chris Jericho and Seth Rollins def. WWE US Champion Kevin Owens and Samoa Joe
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Israeli media: Police to question Netanyahu for corruption
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli media is reporting that police are expected to question Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on a pair of corruption allegations.
A black screen was placed Monday in front of Netanyahu's official residence in apparent anticipation of the police investigators' arrival and to obstruct the view of journalists seeking to film them.
Netanyahu has denied what he calls the "baseless" reports that he received gifts from two businessmen.
Israel's Channel 2 TV has reported that Netanyahu accepted "favors" from businessmen in Israel and abroad. It said Netanyahu was the central suspect in a second investigation that also involves family members. It said a criminal probe is expected next week.
Steven Emerson has been named the vice president of finance and operations at Northwest Nazarene University. Emerson most recently worked as senior vice president of commercial banking at the Bank of the Cascades. He earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration and accounting and a master’s degree in business administration from Northwest Nazarene University.
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Right now, it's unclear how the derailment happened.
Work crews are trying to re-rail eight cars that went off the tracks on a CSX railroad accident that happened on Sunday, March 18.
Right now, the 220-car train currently has a four car gap. Two cars are back on the tracks-- but the remaining four will involve the use of a crane to re-rail.
Albemarle County police says the derailment occurred around 3:30 p.m. Sunday afternoon along the tracks of Greenwood Station Road.
Buckingham Branch Crews add that there were no fatalities or injuries.
Right now there is still no word of how this derailment happened.
MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — Police in New Hampshire found an array of drugs in an apartment during an investigation into the death of a 20-month-old child.
Police say two people have been charged with drug possession after Wednesday's discovery.
Authorities in Manchester say the toddler died on May 25, and they executed a search warrant that day as part of the death investigation.
Thirty-one-year-old Joshua Garvey and 33-year-old Christen Gelinas were each charged with possession of controlled drugs with intent to distribute. Police say they found heroin, cocaine, crack and suboxone that had an estimated street value of over $5,400. Garvey also faces bail violation charges.
Gelinas and Garvey faced arraignment Wednesday. It wasn't immediately known if they had lawyers.
There were no details on their relationship to the toddler or the child's identity.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) - Volkswagen plans to build a new five-passenger SUV in Chattanooga.
According to a person briefed on details, the company will invest $340 million to bring the vehicle to market. The person revealed this information on condition of anonymity to avoid pre-empting an official announcement Monday in Chattanooga, where Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Hinrich J. Woebcken, president and chief executive of Volkswagen Group of America Inc. are expected to attend.
The German carmaker describes the vehicle as a variant of the seven-passenger Atlas, designed and engineered for the American market. The Chattanooga plant also manufactures the Passat and the Atlas.
NEW YORK (AP) – Equifax is saying that an additional 2.4 million Americans were impacted by last year’s data breach, however these newly disclosed consumers had much less personal information stolen.
The company says the 2.4 million additional consumers only had their names and a partial driver’s license number stolen by the attackers, unlike the original 145.5 million Americans who had their Social Security numbers impacted. Attackers were unable to get state where the license was issued, the date of issuance or its expiration date.
Equifax says it will reach out to all newly impacted consumers and will provide the same credit monitoring and identity theft protection services they have been offering to the original victims.
A mariachi band serenaded “President” John Adams, portrayed by New Canaan resident George Baker, before he spoke on Jan. 24 at the Rancho Mirage California Writers Festival. Authors included Jon Meacham, Douglas Brinkley, Scott Turow and Amor Towles. — Contributed photo
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SAO PAULO Brazilian telecommunications regulator Anatel on Friday rejected an appeal by Société Mondiale Fundo de Investimento regarding its nomination of two alternative members to the board of phone company Oi SA (OIBR3.SA), upholding its decision in January.
In that ruling, Anatel's directors said that Société Mondiale could not name the replacements for two independent board members because it would violate a requirement in Oi's corporate statute.
(Reporting by Ana Mano; Writing by Brad Haynes; Editing by James Dalgleish)
Demolition works have begun on a historic site in Tralee.
It is part of a major redevelopment of the former Denny Bacon Factory site at the Island of Geese.
The strategic 2.3 acre site was gifted to the people of Tralee by Kerry Group in 2014.
In April, Reddy Architecture and Urbanism were appointed as consultants to draw up a plan on how to best utilise the site; a minimum of 30% will be retained as a public amenity space.
The masterplan will be completed by the end of the year.
Malachy Walsh and Partners on behalf of Kerry County Council have selected Munster company Loftus Demolition and Recycling Limited to clear the site at The Island of Geese.
The firm has taken control of the site with demolition works to get underway from today; the regeneration plan will see some historical structures including a red brick chimney retained.
Reports of scammers targeting Southwest Florida
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office says it’s getting calls about scammers trying to steal your money. The caller pretends they’re a lawyer and claim the victim’s grandson is in jail and needs bail. WINK News anchor Michelle Mackonochie sat down with Beth Schell from the Lee County Sheriff’s Office to talk about what to do if you get one of these calls.
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It can be difficult to come out of a team's preseason Media Day thinking anything other than an undefeated season is on tap.
Every player is primed for a breakout season. Injuries are categorized as bumps and bruises. All changes -- big and small -- are going to result in significantly better results.
To his credit, Rutgers coach Chris Ash is more blunt and realistic than most of his counterparts, but Ash, his staff of assistants and about two dozen select players were singing the same tune Sunday: Rutgers is headed in the right direction.
There is heavy traffic on the A27 due to an earlier collision, according to reports.
Three vehicles were said to have been involved in the incident on the A27 westbound at the Fishbourne roundabout.
The vehicles have now been removed from the carriageway.
Sussex Police said no injuries were reported.
A heat advisory is in effect again today. The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a heat advisory from noon to 8 p.m. today. Temperatures will be in the mid-90s with a feels like temperature between 102 and 105.
Members of the La Cañada Flintridge City Council will dive into the city’s 2017-18 fiscal year budget in a series of meetings set to begin Tuesday and run into the following week.
The city’s finance department will estimate general fund revenue and allocations and expenditures for the coming year, determining in the process whether the council will have surplus funds to dedicate to community group requests, city programs and capital projects on La Cañada’s wish list.
The first meeting takes place Tuesday, June 20 at 8:30 a.m. in La Cañada City Hall Council Chambers, 1327 Foothill Blvd. A second budget hearing is scheduled for Thursday, June 22, also at 8:30 a.m. in the same location.
In a Monday, June 26 meeting, representatives from various community groups will present their budget requests for the upcoming year and engage in discussion with council members. A fourth and final meeting is scheduled on an as-needed basis for next Wednesday, June 28.
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Jan. 01--A Gwinnett County man who jumped from an apartment to escape a fire was detained by police Saturday night. The man was one of a group of people trapped on the second floor fire broke out about 9:45 p.m. at the Cherokee Court Apartments on Stone Mountain Street, Gwinnett County fire spokesman Capt.
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An investigation has been launched after a train hit overhead cables in Monmouthshire.
The train was arriving at Abergavenny station from Holyhead when it caught an electrical cable hanging from the footbridge.
The recoiling cable caused minor injuries and shock to three people.
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch has now confirmed it is investigating the incident, which happened on 28 July.
It said damage was also caused to the building, the train and other equipment on the station.
"We will publish our findings, including any recommendations to improve safety, at the conclusion of our investigation," a spokesman said.
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DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – Police in Dayton are on the scene of a crash that ended with one car on its side.
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Last month there was goat yoga classes, not there’s going to be a puppy yoga class.
We have all kinds of yoga classes here in DFW. Puppy yoga classes start on September 9th at 10 AM. the class is courtesy of the Friends of Northaven Trail, a non-profit organization that supports the maintenance and beautification of the Northhaven hiking and biking trail. If the class is a hit, it will become a regular event. And yes, you can adopt the puppies you meet at the class. Those attending will need to bring their own mats and water bottles. You can sign up HERE for just $15.
SHANGHAI (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Theresa May said on Friday she would not sack junior Brexit minister Steve Baker over his criticism of public servants’ work on leaving the European Union.
In a debate in parliament earlier this week, Baker suggested government officials may be undermining government policy by calibrating their work to show only the downside of Brexit.
Asked if she planned to sack Baker, May said: “No.”
“The ministerial code says that the minister should take the earliest opportunity to amend the record that was given to Parliament and apologise to Parliament. He will do that,” she added, speaking to Channel Five news during a trade visit to China.
× Police asking for help finding missing Bothell man with dementia
BOTHELL, Wash. – Deputies and search and rescue crews were searching Wednesday for a missing Bothell man.
August “Lucky” Herban, 81, disappeared from his home at 807 201st Pl. SE. Tuesday.
Herban has dementia.
The Snohomish County sheriff’s office said it searched the area by ground and air Tuesday, to no avail.
If you see Herban, call 911.
UEL: When are AC Milan, Lazio, Napoli, Atalanta and Arsenal playing?
Following this afternoon’s UEFA Europa League Round of 32 draw in Nyon, four Serie A clubs now know who they will face once European club football resumes in February. There are several fantastic matches in store, not least Atalanta’s clash with German giants Borussia Dortmund.
Napoli’s encounter with RB Leipzig is sure to be another enthralling tie. AC Milan will face Bulgarian champions Ludogorets, while Lazio face a potentially difficult trip to Romania to play FCSB.
Premier League side Arsenal are set to travel to Sweden where they will play Östersunds, managed by Graham Potter who is famously the only English coach left in Europe at this point.
The first legs will take place on Thursday 15 February, before the return matches are held on Thursday 22 February.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — South Carolina GOP Rep. Trey Gowdy says he will not run for re-election and will "instead be returning to the judicial system."
Gowdy is chairman of the Oversight and Government Reform Committee and previously chaired a highly partisan panel investigating the 2012 terrorist attack in Benghazi, Libya.
Gowdy is a former federal prosecutor. In a statement, he said "whatever skills I may have are better utilized in a courtroom than in Congress, and I enjoy our justice system more than our political system."
The Benghazi panel revealed the existence of former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's private email server and controversies involving it proved to be damaging to her failed 2016 presidential campaign.
Gowdy was elected in the 2010 tea party wave that returned control of the House to Republicans.
Leslie tries to infiltrate the boy's club of politics by crashing an after-work gathering at the town hall. She opens a gift basket breaking the local government ethics, and then is called before an ethics committee.
The NBC2 Investigators have uncovered that more than 100 convicted first-degree murderers, released on parole, are now living in Florida neighborhoods -- next to neighbors who have no idea of their past. Unlike the sex offender notifications you can sign up for, you are not getting notifications when a convicted killer moves in next door.
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RIYADH May 3 Saudi Arabia has a waiting list for 1.5 million housing units over the next five years and plans to deliver 1 million units over the same period, Housing Minister Majed al-Hogail said on Wednesday.
"If we could adopt the technology faster that means the productivity will increase," he told reporters on the sidelines of the Euromoney conference. (Reporting By Katie Paul; Writing by Tom Arnold)
LONDON — Britain says it might seek to remain in a customs union with the European Union for a time to avoid border chaos after leaving the bloc.
The Department for Exiting the European Union said Tuesday that there could be "a temporary customs union between the U.K. and the EU."
And it said a future "customs partnership" could eliminate the need for a customs border between Britain and the EU.
The question of whether there will be economic barriers with the EU after Brexit in March 2019 has been the subject of mixed signals from U.K. government ministers.
The lack of clarity has created uncertainty for British businesses.
Top officials from South Korea, the United States and Japan will meet in Tokyo on Sunday following U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s visit to Pyongyang this week.
Seoul’s Foreign Ministry announced the plan on Tuesday, adding the trilateral meeting is to share the outcome of Pompeo’s third visit to the North that's slated for Thursday to Saturday.
The ministry said the three countries are discussing the schedule and the representatives that will attend.
Initially, Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha was scheduled to accompany President Moon Jae-in during his visits to India and Singapore that will start on Sunday.
However, it's now more likely that she'll attend the Tokyo meeting given the significance of Pompeo's visit, which will be the first high-level contact between the U.S. and North Korea since their summit in Singapore in mid-June.
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NASHVILLE — The Nashville Predators have acquired forward Mark McNeill from the Dallas Stars for defenceman Andrew O'Brien.
The trade was made Saturday.
The 24-year-old McNeill has five goals, one assist and 36 penalty minutes in 18 games with the American Hockey League's Texas Stars this season. He has played in 312 AHL games since the 2011-12 season.
McNeill has played in two NHL games — one with Chicago in 2015-16 and one with Dallas in 2016-17.
The 25-year-old O'Brien has three points and 27 penalty minutes in 21 games for the AHL's Milwaukee Admirals this season. He has appeared in 188 career AHL regular-season games.
DAVENPORT, Iowa — For one day, there will be no cost to adopt a pet from King’s Harvest Pet Rescue.
On Monday, October 9, 2017, King’s Harvest Pet Rescue No-Kill Animal Shelter is waiving their adoption fees. Pet-seekers are invited to come to the shelter on Friday and Saturday, October 6th and 7th from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. to fill out an application.
Those who are approved can come in Monday between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. to pick out their pet.
Please have the following ready when you come to apply:
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HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (AP) – The peak of fall color is still to come in the mountains of western North Carolina in this first full weekend of October.
The Times-News of Hendersonville reported that viewing conditions were excellent along the Blue Ridge Parkway on Thursday. But dark shades of green still dominate the landscape along much of the scenic route.
Color at the Pisgah Inn is still mostly green, with some red and orange leaves appearing. The parking lot was full on Thursday.
Most overlooks on the Parkway were filled with vehicles, RVs and people taking photos of the mountain views.
There is a slight chance of rain in the area on Saturday. Showers are likely on Sunday.
After almost 22 years of serving the citizens of Muscatine as a member of the Muscatine Fire Department, Battalion Chief Brian Abbott will work his last shift on Thursday, May 31, 2018. A celebration of his firefighting career and on his retirement will be held from 2-4 p.m. Thursday in the dayroom of the Public Safety Building.
Abbott’s first day on the job was Nov. 19, 1996, and it has been a “shade over 21 and a half years” that he has been working for the citizens of Muscatine as a member of the Fire Department.
There will be time in his retirement to visit family and friends across the country along with camping trips with his wife. “I am actually looking forward to getting back to the farm and taking care of our little orchard that we have,” Abbott said.
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is reminding residents to be cautious with door-to-door solicitors, especially contractors who are seeking payment to fix issues related to flooding.
They say these suspects can appear friendly, but can also use high-pressure or scare tactics such as demanding payments in cash, being reluctant to provide a written contract, and increasing the price after the project is under way or completed.
Authorities say that while some solicitations are legitimate, others sell damaged and overpriced goods or may even be scouting homes for future burglaries.
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office says if you have any concerns to call them at 328-3001.
Following are some guidelines from the Washoe County Sheriff's Office on how to help protect you and your family from illegal solicitors:
Smith-Gilbert Gardens, 2382 Pine Mountain Road in Kennesaw, will hold its Spring Plant Sale on April 29 from 9 a.m. to noon.
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A crash on Harlaxton Road is causing problems for traffic in the area.
It is believed at least two cars have been involved in the crash and traffic is being directed by police.
It has been reported that two cars may have been involved in a head-on crash and a third vehicle may have been involved.
Traffic is said to be moving slowly.
The Appeal Court today issued an interim order staying the proceeding of the Avant-Garde case at the Colombo Magistrate’s Court, against former defence secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa and 8 other defendants until October 3, 2018.
Ozzie Newsome’s reign as the only general manager in Baltimore Ravens history will come to an end after the 2018 season.
Newsome signed a five-year extension in 2014 with the understanding that he surrenders the post to assistant GM Eric DeCosta at the end of the contract, Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti said Friday.
Newsome, 61, has been in charge of filling out the roster since the Ravens arrived in Baltimore in 1996. DeCosta, 46, joined the Ravens at an entry-level position in 1996 and was schooled by Newsome.
Bhopal: If the chief minister can be permitted to meet the family members of the deceased farmers of Mandsaur, how can we be barred from it? Asked state Congress president Arun Yadav at a press conference, here on Tuesday.
He alleged that in the state farmers are committing suicide, the chief minister has observed 7-star fast and declared many sops for the farmers, but how many will be implemented is to be seen. He added that the Congress party will observe 72-hour satyagrah from Wednesday 1 am to June 17 at Khalghat situated in Khargone district as a Kisan Mahapanchayat.
AICC spokesperson Priyanka Chaturvedi assessed the three years of Modi government and said, “We are not able to understand on what basis the NDA is celebrating the three years of good governance. The GDP has dropped to 3.7 per cent from 7.7 per cent, the industrial growth has dipped to 1.9 per cent and farmers are killed if they raise voice for their rights”.
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Baku. 19 January. REPORT.AZ/ The price of one Bitcoin will surge to $ 125,000 by 2022, the value of the digital-coin market will roughly double to more than $1.2 trillion this year.
Report informs referring to the Bloomberg, The Wall Street strategist Thomas Lee said.
Notably, currently, value of digital-coin market makes $ 580 billion.
Lee forecasted $25,000 for Bitcoin in October, 2017. So, he targets price more by 5-times. Notably, currently, Bitcoin costs $US11,700. He expects Ethereum to reach $1,900, which is now sold for $1,050.
"The dominance of large-cap tokens will increase in 2018, but investors may also take advantage of opportunities to rotate into alternative coins; small-caps outperformed Bitcoin during five of the past six Bitcoin selloffs", Lee added.
The driver of a stolen utility which was rammed into a police car in Victoria is still on the run.
The driver of a stolen utility which was rammed into a police car in Victoria is still on the run.
A driver who used a stolen ute to ram an occupied police car before driving through paddocks, a residential property and a number of fences remains on the run in regional Victoria.
The ramming happened on Monday afternoon in West Bendigo as officers tried to intercept the South Australian registered 2013 white four-door Toyota Hilux, which was stolen from a house in nearby Maiden Gully the day before, police say.
No police officers were injured in the incident and the ute was later found dumped at Longlea with detectives continuing to search for the driver.
PHOENIX (AP)  Republicans who control the Arizona Senate were prevented from ensuring that ailing Sen. John McCain's seat isn't on the November ballot if he leaves office.
Minority Democrats voted as a block on Monday against the measure, preventing an emergency clause from being tacked onto legislation changing how members of Congress who die or resign are replaced.
McCain has brain cancer and has been recovering in Arizona since December. He was hospitalized for an intestinal infection on April 15. His wife posted on Twitter that the senator was home Monday at his family ranch near Sedona.
Senate vacancies are filled by a governor's appointee, with the seat on the next general election ballot. Current law says his seat would be on this year's ballot if he leaves office by May 30.
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Ric Flair is in a medically induced coma and is preparing for surgery, a representative from WWE told TMZ Sports.
As previously reported, Flair, 68, was admitted to an Intensive Care Unit in Atlanta, GA on Saturday and the situation has worsened. It's known at press time what procedure he's having but that it's happening "momentarily."
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SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – A UPS driver opened fire with a handgun inside a United Parcel Service Inc delivery center in San Francisco on Wednesday, killing three co-workers before fatally shooting himself as police closed in, authorities and company officials said.
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Authorities release name of Loup County shooting victim
BURWELL, Neb. (AP) — Authorities have released the name of an 18-year-old man who is believed to have accidentally shot himself in Loup County.
Loup County Attorney Jason White identified the man as Colten Jensen, who lived in Hoskins.
Officers were sent the night of May 22 to a rural residence about halfway between Burwell and Taylor. They found Jensen and three people who witnessed the shooting. He died the next day.
White says the shooting appears to be accidental. He told The Grand Island Independent that "it doesn't look like there was any foul play."
A stunt women was killed on the set of Deadpool 2, according to CTVNews.
The incident occurred Monday morning in downtown Vancouver when the stunt woman lost control of a motorcycle and crashed into the Shaw Tower.
She was transported by ambulance to a local hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
Stunt person hurt on set of Deadpool 2 loaded into Advanced Life Support ambulance that hasn't moved. Anxious crew looking on. @CTVVancouver pic.twitter.com/iTU2awp7Qs — Ben Miljure (@CTVNewsBen) August 14, 2017
Deadpool 2, directed by David Leitch and starring Ryan Reynolds, is scheduled to hit theaters on June 1st, 2018. It remains to be seen if today’s accident will affect the film’s production.
× Indiana University health programs won’t take tobacco-linked group’s money
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Indiana University’s public health programs are joining more a dozen others in the U.S. and Canada pledging not to accept research money from an anti-smoking group backed by the tobacco industry.
The (Bloomington) Herald-Times reports the deans of IU’s Schools of Public Health in Bloomington and Indianapolis have both signed the pledge. Others include schools at Harvard, Johns Hopkins, Kentucky, Maryland, Minnesota, Ohio State and Rutgers.
The Foundation for a Smoke-Free World was created in September with nearly $1 billion from the Philip Morris Tobacco company and says it will support research to help end smoking worldwide.
Indianapolis school dean Paul Halverson says he and the school’s faculty couldn’t support taking money from an organization with such tobacco industry links.
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* Petrowest Corporation announces refinancing update; corporate review update; and 2016 annual and fourth quarter financial results
* Petrowest Corp - continues to work towards a refinancing of its existing bank loans and has received proposals from numerous financial sources
* Petrowest Corp- Petrowest anticipates closing refinancing in April 2017
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Eat Well for Less: Do you know how many calories are in a takeaway pizza?
The BBC One programme, now in its fourth series, helped the Kahn family from Glasgow this week, whose obsession with takeaways and extravagant food spends were a little out of hand.
On top of spending £200 or more on food a week, the family were forking out £82 a week on takeaway - which adds up to £350 a month.
In the UK, Britons spend £28billion on takeaways.
Dad Ryan said: “We’re reliant on takeaways. It doesn’t have to be a Friday.”
To help the family and viewers better understand how bad takeaways can be for us, Gregg and Chris enlisted the help of a dietician.
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (AP) – A fighter jet will be at Eielson Air Force Base for testing this month.
The Fairbanks Daily News-Miner reports (http://bit.ly/2z2umsr ) the F-35A Lighting II will be the first of its kind to visit Eielson. It’s a multipurpose fighter plane designed to replace older fighters, including the Air Force’s F-16 Fighting Falcons, the A-10 Warthog, the Navy’s aircraft carrier-based F-18 Hornet and the Marine Corps’ AV-8B Harrier II “jump jet.”
The F-35 is the most expensive weapons program in U.S. history. Each one costs about $95 million. The U.S. plans to buy more than 2,400 of them and sell hundreds to allies.
Construction at Eielson began during summer to prepare for two squadrons coming in 2020.
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Winthrop men's basketball has four players averaging between six and eight points per game and one or more of that supporting cast has stepped up at various times this season. Continuing that trend will be critical for the Eagles' NCAA tournament hopes.
Everything is askew in the destruction of pen No. 2 at Cooke Aquaculture's Atlantic salmon fish farm off Cypress Island in August of 2017. Alan Berner Seattle Times/TNS
Rivera tries out for the role of Anita, which was made famous by Rita Moreno.
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Pope Francis ordains bishop José Avelino Bettencourt, as he celebrates a mass during which he conferred the ordination to 3 bishops in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, Monday, March 19, 2018. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)
Cynthia M. Bermudez, formerly of Mesa, Ariz. passed away on Feb. 7, 2017, in Prescott Valley, Ariz. Cynthia was born on Aug. 21, 1976, to Julio J. Munoz and Lupe Bermudez-Bedolla.
She is survived by her children Oscar, Angelica, Kristen, Marisa; four grand-children; mother Lupe; sisters Monica Munoz and Stephanie Rawlins; brother Thomas Munoz; and boyfriend Juan
Garcia. She was greeted in heaven by her father Julio and sister Lisa.
A celebration of life will be at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 17, 2017, at St. Germaine Church, 7997 East Dana Drive, Prescott Valley, Ariz. Following the service, a gathering of family and friends will be at 3622 Prescott East Highway, Prescott Valley, Ariz.
The family would like to thank Granite Mountain Hospice for their care and support.
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Monday, 11 December, 2017 - 21:50
Police are investigating an aggravated robbery which occurred at a post shop on Coronation Road, Mangere Bridge at around 3:10pm today.
A man entered the store, threatened a staff member with what appeared to be a firearm, and demanded she handover the cash drawer.
He has taken the money and left the scene in a vehicle.
Nobody was hurt in the incident, support is being provided to the victim and a number of staff and members of the public who were in the store at the time.
As part of the investigation Police have completed a scene examination and are talking to a number of witnesses.
We ask that anyone who may have information which can assist with our enquiries calls Counties Manukau Police on 09 2611 321.
Alternatively, information can be given anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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Aston Villa forward Jordan Ayew is said to be attracting interest from Swansea City - and Steve Bruce may be willing to let him leave.
Our sister paper, The Mirror , are reporting that the managerless Swans will test Bruce's resolve with a bid for the Ghanaian in the transfer window.
Ayew is set to play at Cardiff City later today but is likely to miss the rest of the month due to his involvement in the African Cup of Nations with Avram Grant's Ghana.
He has fallen out of favour recently and didn't perform to his capabilities in Villa's draw with Leeds United last time out.
Ayew, who cost the club around £8million from Lorient last season, is also thought to be attracting interest from the Chinese Super League. But Swansea, still searching for a long term replacement for Ayew's brother Andre, might test the waters at some point this month.
Isaac gives Claire parenting advice while on the ship with her and her two kids.
More than $1 million worth of drugs have been seized following an investigation by the ALERT team and could be the biggest bust in Lethbridge history.
In addition, four homes were searched and three people have been arrested.
ALERT Lethbridge’s organized crime and gang team seized the following:
Ecstasy
Cocaine
Marijuana
Cannabis resin
Methamphetamine
Psilocybin mushrooms
LSD
Firearms
Cash
No names have been released yet. More information is expected at a news conference in Lethbridge on Wednesday morning.
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CNBC's Leslie Picker reports the latest from the Sohn Conference including some of the top picks from fund manager presenters.
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Baxter Toyota is asking for help moving vehicles to their new South Lincoln location.
On Sunday, October 15 volunteers will be able to test drive a new or certified preowned vehicle of their choice from their current location on Telluride Drive to their new facility on Yankee Hill in South Lincoln. The event will run from 8AM-5PM.
To participate in the test drive event registration participants will need to register online at Baxter Toyota's website. A valid drivers license is also required and will need to be brought to the event.
Volunteers will get a t-shirt for participating in the massive test drive event and breakfast and lunch will be provided by the Waffleman.
When participants are done buses will take them back to their vehicles.
For every test drive taken during the event Baxter Toyota Lincoln will donate $10 to the Team Jack Foundation, up to $10,000.
× Victor Oladipo named Eastern Conference Player of the Week
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Victor Oladipo is the NBA’s Eastern Conference Player of the Week for the second time this season, the league announced Monday.
Oladipo averaged 30.8 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game in four games, all of them Pacers’ wins. He capped the week with a career-high 47 points in a 126-116 overtime win against the Nuggets.
The former IU standout and Houston’s James Harden are the only players to win Player of the Week more than once this season.
ISTANBUL (AP) — A trial has begun in Turkey against dozens of suspects, including the alleged shooter in the New Year's Eve attack that left 39 people dead in Istanbul.
Fifty-seven suspects, mostly foreigners and 51 of them behind bars, were on trial Monday on the outskirts of Istanbul.
Albulkadir Masharipov — the lead suspect — is charged with membership in a terror group, murder, attempting to overthrow the constitutional order, among other charges. The prosecutor is seeking multiple aggravated life sentences.
On Jan. 1, an assailant shot his way into Istanbul's Reina nightclub where hundreds were partying. The assailant escaped and the Islamic State group claimed the attack. Masharipov was caught 15 days later.
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Democratic politicians who have received campaign contributions from Harvey Weinstein are being called upon to return the money after the New York Times published an exhaustive story Thursday detailing decades of sexual harassment allegations against the Hollywood super-producer.
The Times reported Thursday that Weinstein — whose films including Pulp Fiction, Shakespeare in Love, and Good Will Hunting have racked up numerous Academy Awards —had reached financial settlements with eight women over sexual harassment allegations, including with actress Rose McGowan.
At least three Democrats have already said they will donate money they received from Weinstein to charitable causes.
A representative for Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) said in an email Friday that Blumenthal would donate his contribution from Weinstein to the Connecticut Alliance to End Sexual Violence. Weinstein contributed $5,400 to Blumenthal in October of last year, according to the Center for Responsive Politics.
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A Flash Flood Watch was issued for Stallion Springs effective as of Wednesday morning.
The flash flood warning includes Kern County Mountains below 8,000 feet in the Sierra Nevada.
The Stallion Springs Community Service District will be providing sand and sandbags to the community. Anyone needing sandbags can visit the Stallion Springs Community Services building located at 27800 Stallion Springs Drive, Tehachapi.
Residents are limited to eight bags per household on first come, first serve basis. People there will be available to assist anyone in putting together the sandbags.
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A woman riding a moped is dead after crashing with a vehicle on Manor Road in east Austin, Monday evening.
Austin-Travis County EMS medics were called to the crash, in the 4500 block of Manor near Lovell Drive, at 7:19 p.m.
Medics say the woman in her 20s were pronounced dead at the scene. Officers are asking drivers to avoid the area.
KXAN will update this story as we get additional information.
Amazing female portraits by Marco Gressler, talented self-taught photographer, graphic designer and artist from Austria who currently based in Oberuzwil, Switzerland. “I used to be a graphic designer for 15 years and 2015 I started shooting people and teaching in workshops”, he says. Marco uses Nikon D800e camera. He has over 30.600 followers on Instagram and counting.
When I grew up, photography was not very high on my agenda. But there was a significant change in my mind when my grandpa died as I was a teenager and I inherited a Nikon FG from him. It was a manual camera with manual film transport too. Really a challenge, but it was much fun and so I took it with me all the time. It didn’t took me long to recognize that film developing is an expensive thing and I didn’t have the possibilities to develop them by myself, so the cam ended up, cered in dust, taking up space on the shelves of my room.
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Braun Strowman and The Big Show were in a very beefy match at the conclusion of Raw tonight. Strowman suplexed Show off the turnbuckle and the whole ring fell apart. The crowd went absolutely walnuts.
It’s presumable that this was the plan all along — sidenote: how on Earth do they calibrate the ring so that stunt will work? — given how fast WWE’s social team capitalized on the video.
Strowman’s work has been a lot of fun of late.
April 13Hubei Dinglong CO Ltd :
* Says it will pay 1 yuan per 10 shares to shareholders and use additional paid-in capital to distribute 8 new shares for every 10 shares, as FY 2016 dividend payment
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ANAHEIM, Calif. — New York Yankees left-hander CC Sabathia was diagnosed with Grade 2 left hamstring strain Wednesday and could be out at least four weeks.
The Yankees have yet to place Sabathia, whose next scheduled start would have been Sunday, on the disabled list. He injured the hamstring pushing off the mound Tuesday.
It could be a big loss for the Yankees, who were seeing the left-hander pitch like an ace again in his last six starts (0.99 ERA).
Grade 2 hamstring strains can take four to eight weeks to fully recover. Though normally associated with runners, Yankees manager Joe Girardi said they also can be a difficult challenge for pitchers.
"It can be an issue when it's a push-off leg," Girardi said. "That's the leg you're using to drive downhill and push off on."
Girardi said the team was undecided who would fill his spot in the rotation.
U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said in Brussels on February 15 that the NATO alliance "remains a fundamental bedrock for the United States and for all the transatlantic community."
Mattis was speaking to reporters before a meeting of NATO defense ministers, the first he is attending since he was sworn in as the defense chief in President Donald Trump's cabinet on January 27.
"As President Trump has stated, he had strong support for NATO," Mattis said.
NATO members have voiced concern about Trump's attitude toward the alliance, which he referred to as "obsolete" during the election campaign, as well as about statements suggesting he may take a softer approach toward Russia than his predecessor.
Mattis also said that the United States expects NATO allies to increase defense spending.
He said that "it's a fair demand that all who benefit from the best defense in the world carry their proportionate share of the necessary cost to defend freedom."
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A man asked to leave a Torrington restaurant allegedly came back later and shot at the locked front door to get back inside, police said.
Scott Czapor was asked to leave Dawn's Getaway Cafe during the evening on Easter, the police investigation found.
Czarpor left several threatening messages for a victim inside Dawn's and others at the restaurant. He allegedly said he had a firearm and was going to shoot someone, Torrington Police said.
The 51-year-old came back to the resturant at 3 a.m. and started firing the locked front door while two people were cleaning up inside. When he was unable to gain entry, he left, according to police.
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Police arrested Czarpor sometime later on Monday.
The Torrington man faces chrages that include violating a protective order, criminal trespass, possession of a firearm, use of a firearm, attempt to commit burglary, reckless endangerment and criminal mischief.
His bond was set at $300,000.
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Toronto FC capped an incredible regular season Saturday in Toronto by hoisting the MLS Cup at Toronto’s BMO Field.
2017 was a record breaking year for the club after becoming the first team in recorded history to reach 69 points in regular season action.
The Reds also won the Voyageurs Cup as Canadian champions, beating the Montreal Impact in a two-game series back in June.
Now, they are the first Canadian team in history to win the MLS Championship title after beating the Seattle Sounders 2-0 at BMO Field Saturday afternoon.
Today, they celebrate with a victory parade through Toronto’s downtown core. The parade is scheduled to start outside Toronto’s Air Canada Centre around lunch time and wrap up with a fan rally at Nathan Phillips Square.
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:50 P.M.) – Jaysh Al-Islam has carried out a retaliatory assassination against Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham in the East Ghouta region of Damascus this afternoon, following the murder of their commander in the Al-Asha’ri Farms.
According to rebel activists in the East Ghouta, Jaysh Al-Islam assassinated the Shari’ah Emir of Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham, Walid Rabee (AKA Abu Walid Al-Shari’i), along with another high ranking Al-Qaeda commander, ‘Abdel-Rahman Sakher (AKA Abu Al-Qaqa’a Al-Darawi), earlier this afternoon.
The rebel activists claimed both high ranking HTS leaders were captured by Jaysh Al-Islam four months ago.
Earlier today, Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham and Faylaq Al-Rahman carried out a powerful attack against Jaysh Al-Islam fighters in the Al-Asha’ri Farms, resulting in a series of intense clashes that are still ongoing at the moment.
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The Security Office received a report of an instructor being harassed by an unknown person. The instructor went out to her car to find a note that threatened her with vulgar language. The incident has been documented, but nobody has yet to come forward with any information.
(Note: this crime is connected with an incident on March 9 at 3:07 p.m.)
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The Luria Library notified security officers that a student’s cell phone was stolen. A female student left her pink iPhone 6 on a sink at the first-floor women’s bathroom, then returned five minutes later to find that it was gone. The iPhone is valued at $200.
As the war in Syria entered its eighth year, I Medici de McGill and the Centre Culturel Syrien held a benefit concert in March to raise funds to help build hospitals in Aleppo and Damascus, and support Syrian students at McGill.
For Nabil Beitinjaneh, the president of the CCS and one of many volunteers who devoted untold hours to organizing this third benefit for Syria, it was a labour of love for the country of his ancestors.
Beitinjaneh, who came to Montreal as a teenager, says the $15,000 raised so far isn’t much, but it can make a difference.
To thank them for their efforts, a group of artists, musicians and dancers still living in Syria produced a video for I Medici and the CCS, parts of which have been incorporated into the Montreal Gazette video. It shows the beauty and history of Syria, and the devastation of the war.
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STEVENS POINT (WAOW) - A second former Stevens Point Area Senior High football standout was ordered to stand trial Monday in the rape of a young woman nearly three years ago.
Joseph Horvath, 23, is charged with one count of first-degree sexual assault. A judge ruled prosecutors presented enough during a preliminary to justify the charge after a Stevens Point police officer testified Horvath's DNA was found on the woman. No date was immediately set for him to enter a plea.
Last week, Adam Brandt, 23, was ordered to stand trial on the same charge. He is to return to court May 8 to enter a plea.
The men are accused of sexually assaulting the woman at Horvath's home in May 2014, the criminal complaint said. The woman told police Horvath apologized to her after the assault.
Brandt went on to play college football at Southern Illinois University, while Horvath played at Minnesota State University - Mankato.
The day after the assault, the woman went to St. Michael's Hospital where a rape exam was performed.
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Juventus launch their bid for Ronaldo
Madrid still have Cristiano
The departure of Cristiano Ronaldo seems closer than ever, as Real Madrid wouldn’t turn down a potential 100 million euro offer from Juventus.
Although a last-minute change of plot shouldn’t be ruled out, the Old Lady have been working on the transfer, eager to offer 30m euros per year to the Portuguese star.
According to Jugones, Los Blancos would be open to accept an offer ten times smaller than his 1 billion euro release clause.
Ronaldo has a written assurance signed by Real Madrid, allowing him to depart the club in case a reasonable transfer offer arrives.
Moreover, Juventus aren’t considered direct rivals, a fact that could facilitate a deal.
Aware of the differences between the 33-year-old and Florentino Perez, Juve are willing to lure Ronaldo to Italy by offering a four-year contract to the player.
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German lawmakers have voted to continue linking their pay to average wages, a move that has drawn criticism with no new government in place nearly three months after an election.
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Currently, lawmakers get 9,541.74 euros ($11,198.19) gross a month, plus expenses.
Lower-house lawmakers voted 504-152 Wednesday, with eight abstentions, to continue a system introduced last year under which their pay is adjusted annually in line with nationwide wage developments.
Mass-circulation Bild greeted the plan with the front-page headline: "No government, but they're already RAISING their wages."
Michael Grosse-Broemer, the chief whip of Chancellor Angela Merkel's Union bloc, defended the system. He said it had been proposed by experts after lawmakers previously faced "accusations of serving ourselves," and that a decision had to be made within three months of the election.
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Huntington firefighter Jeffrey Waugh asks: "What do I think of when I see our trucks sitting unmanned? What do I think of when we run a truck short? This could be our city," he said of the video.
"I hope and pray it doesn't happen, but truth is, it's just a matter of time. I have shared this video in the past. What does it take to make people realize what they are giving up, could cost you! I work with the finest of men. This city needs every one of them. This city needs every truck that is here. Why did we need them to begin with? That reason has not changed."
In addition, a malfunction of fire equipment occurred during the night of the fatal Emmons Jr. fire.
ÁKK buys back HUF 5.75 bln of bonds early at reverse auction
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The Government Debt Management Agency (ÁKK) bought back HUF 5.75 billion of bonds expiring in 2019 before maturity at a reverse auction on Wednesday, state news wire MTI reported.
The ÁKK bought back the 2019/A bonds, which mature on June 24, 2019, after bids reached HUF 10.55 bln.
The average repurchase yield was 0.58%, which compares to a 12-month secondary market benchmark of 0.61%.
The ÁKK had also planned to buy back 2019/C bonds maturing on October 30, 2019, but cancelled the auction. The agency had planned to buy back HUF 5 bln of both papers.
Police are looking for a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run that claimed the life of a pedestrian in Thorsby, Alta. on Friday. As Sarah Kraus reports, they believe the incident may have started with a gas-and-dash.
Sunshine State Clusters: Ready to see dogs with way better grooming habits than most people? Thousands of dogs in all breeds, even junior dogs, will compete 8 a.m.-6 p.m. today through Sunday at the Florida State Fairgrounds. There will also be a dock diving competition and a special presentation to Tampa International Airport K-9 officer Vika.
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Azuka Jebose wroteFAMILY TRAGEDY:About four years ago, his older brother was fatally shot in Atlanta by his passengers. He was a taxicab driver… Last week, Adedayo Oke Odifa died from alleged stab injuries . He was 32 years old. Popularly known as Dee Jay Sky D Camileon, the police report said that he died at the hospital from the stab injuries. His girlfriend is allegedly being identified as the suspect.“Raleigh police officers responded to the reported stabbing at 9:47 p.m. They found Adedayo Oke Odifa, 32, with a stab wound to his chest.Odifa was taken to WakeMed, where he was pronounced dead, police said in a news release.. An investigation is underway.” Two brothers, came to America to seek best life, snapped by American tragedy. Rest In Grace, Sky baba...
There were two local winners at the Highlands and Islands Media Awards on Friday as Shetland was once again well represented at the regional awards.
At the event in Inverness owner of ii Shetland magazine and freelance photographer Malcolm Younger was named Photographer of the Year.
Also celebrating on the night was Jane Moncrieff of BBC Radio Shetland. She won the Sport Reporter of the Year category in a joint entry alongside BBC Radio Orkney’s David Delday and Robbie Fraser. They were recognised for their efforts covering the Island Games in Gotland, Sweden, last summer.
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MONTREAL—The Berlin-based rail division of Bombardier Inc. has signed a framework agreement with Austrian Federal Railways that could cover up to 300 trains worth up to US$1.9 billion.
The initial order includes 21 Talent 3 electric trains with a list price of US$156 million.
Bombardier didn’t disclose the actual amount that Austrian Federal Railways will pay for the trains, but said deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2019.
The Montreal-based company said the Talent 3 trains have 50 per cent more seating capacity compared with the previous generation.
The first trains will link rural and urban areas of Austria’s Vorarlberg region with neighbouring countries.
When authorities found 2-year-old William Odom of Mississippi, who had wandered away from home, the boy’s dog was with him. The dog went with the boy to protect him, authorities believe. Harrison County Sheriff’s Department
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Officials say road crews are on track to finish rebuilding a large bridge over Interstate 75 by the end of 2018.
The Detroit News reports the Michigan Department of Transportation this week gave an update on the Rouge River bridge project.
The southbound lanes of I-75 have been closed for about 8 miles (13 kilometers) from Detroit to Southgate since February for construction.
In mid-November, work will take place in the northbound lanes.
The $220 million project is replacing concrete on the bridge, which carries 37 million vehicles per year, and replacing or repairing 13 other spans.
The Rouge River bridge originally was built in 1967 and the bridge deck had deteriorated to the point of needing replacement.
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Join the Quad City Symphony Orchestra April 7 & 8 for Masterworks VI: Postcards from Russia. The season finale features everyone’s favorite Russian master of melodies – Tchaikovsky. Opening gently with the rich orchestral colors of the famous Waltz from Swan Lake, the QCSO then welcomes …
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A hotel named Mushkpori Hotel, was burnt to ashes in a fire, which erupted due to gas leakage, in Nathiagali on Monday.
According to details, the fire started at about 3pm on Monday and gutted the entire wooden structure. The fire brigade’s effort to control the blaze also failed to bear fruit.
The authorities said that the fire erupted due to gas leakage in the kitchen and fortunately, no casualty was reported in the incident.
Following the fire, two fire tenders were dispatched to the site.
However, the firefighters were unable to stop the fire but the guests and employees of the hotel were vacated safely.
Although they both have flourishing solo careers, husband and wife Beyoncé and Jay-Z recently teamed up — as The Carters — for a surprise joint album, "Everything Is Love," featuring the single "A------," the video of which was filmed in the Louvre.
This, of course, isn't the first time they've collaborated, as they've performed on several songs together including "Crazy in Love" and "Drunk in Love."
Officers from the Antrim and Newtownabbey District Support Team have assisted in the detection and recovery of a trailer and a quad.
Sgt. David Coulter said that on 24th November, a suspected stolen quad was recovered from outside an address in the Belfast area.
He added: “It is understood, the quad may have been stolen from the Antrim area a few days beforehand. The quad was located inside a van. Both the quad and the van were seized by police and enquiries are ongoing.
“On 29th November, we also recovered a suspected stolen trailer in the Antrim area. This trailer is thought to have been stolen, along with other plant equipment, from the Bangor area a few days beforehand. Enquiries are currently ongoing.
“Officers also seized a suspected stolen cattle trailer in the Antrim area on November 9th. Our enquiries are ongoing, however, if you have any information which could assist with our enquiries, please call the 101 number.”
Health messages to reduce red meat intakes could prevent women absorbing vital minerals and vitamins, particularly intakes of zinc and vitamin D.
Analysis of the UK National Diet and Nutrition Survey (NDNS) data has revealed that women eating less than 40g of red meat a day were more likely to have micronutrient intakes below the Lower Reference Nutrient Intake (LRNI) for zinc, iron, vitamin B12 and potassium.
They were also found to have lower habitual vitamin D intakes than women consuming between 40g and 69g daily.
Intakes below the LRNI are almost certainly not enough for most people, experts said.
Dr Emma Derbyshire, an independent Public Health nutritionist and study author said: “Encouraging all population groups to eat less red meat can clearly exacerbate the nutrient shortfalls that are apparent in some at-risk groups.
“This study shows a clear correlation between low consumption of red meat and lower intakes of key nutrients that are essential for good health.
Northern Iowa got a decent rain earlier this week, but most of us missed out on it. That wasn't the case for a lot of us on Wednesday, though, as a line of thunderstorms brought the most rain many of us have seen in weeks.
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On Father’s Day weekend the Royal Armouries museum in Leeds will be playing host to a programme of rootin’, tootin’, sharpshootin’ Wild West activities.
Visitors are invited to mosey on down to the museum where they can get a real insight into life in the American West.
There will be a packed programme of live demonstrations, object handling sessions, museum trails and talks.
The museum will be open from 10 am – 5 pm between 17 – 18 June.
Activities over the weekend include: -A knife-throwing expert demonstrates his skill using different types of weapons; a whip cracking demonstration, drop-in-drawing sessions inspired by the Wild West with materials provided and screenings of classic westerns and all are free.
For more information on the Wild West Weekend, visit:
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BOSTON (WHDH) - At the 121st running of the Boston Marathon on Monday, Gov. Charlie Baker shared a video that captures the unrivaled compassion and tremendous spirit which make the annual event so special.
Baker tweeted a video of Franklin Tenorio, of Equador, and Bryan Stansberry, of Columbus, Ohio, and members of the military carrying Jake Mogan, of San Francisco, to the finish line.
Warm temperatures that neared 80 degrees at times slowed some runners, but no one was left behind, as Baker’s video showed.
Baker called the moving gesture “unbelievable.”
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Bitcoin developer Jimmy Song says the cryptocurrency has lost 70% of its value before and will again. But he still believes it’s a great long-term investment.
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Gal Gadot should have her own cooking show… one where she discusses the proper way to prepare one’s own heart for consumption. Maybe the set can have Wonderwoman shit all over it, but it wouldn’t be kitschy because the focus is the food. The cookware will be top of the line, sponsored products from KitchenAid and Le Creuset, but it won’t be rammed down your throat… The focus is the food on Hearty Hearts With Gal Gadot.
What I’m trying to say is that she could literally slab my body over a cutting board and walk me through a step-by-step tutorial on how to flambé my own heart. I’d allow it. She wouldn’t even need to use any extra wine in the pan because I’m already halfway in the bag… despite the fact that it’s only 9:30 a.m. Time is irrelevant when you’re blogging from a tree outside of Gal Gadot’s house.
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Wissinger alleged in an interview that NLRB lawyers are soliciting workers to accept deals on the spot or within hours, without sufficient opportunity to review final terms with the labor group's attorney, and in some cases without the workers fully understanding they are waiving their right to get their jobs back. "These workers have waited years, and all of a sudden they have to make a decision in 10 minutes because the general counsel wants to help McDonald's kill its case," he said.
The Good Shepherd Foodmobile Is On The Move Tomorrow
The Good Shepherd Foodmobile will be in Hermon tomorrow…
They will be on hand at the Penobscot snowmobile club on the bog road from 10 to 1, distributing food.
it includes produce, perishable and non-perishable items
anyone in Hermon or nearby is welcome to stop by.
The White Sox announced yesterday that pitcher Danny Farquhar, who suffered a brain aneurysm on Friday night, is “progressing well” after undergoing brain surgery.
The White Sox say that Farquhar has use of his extremities, is able to respond to questions and commands and can speak to doctors and to his family. He remains in critical but “neurologically stable” condition, according to the statement.
As reported earlier, he’ll likely remain in the hospital for three weeks. There has been no discussion about his future in baseball, but Bob Nightengale reported yesterday that, according to neurologists with whom he spoke, the recovery from the sort of aneurysm which felled Farquhar is measured in “months, not weeks,” and it’s possible that he never pitches again.
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ELWOOD, Ind. – Police in Madison County arrested a 35-year-old Indianapolis man after he allegedly raped a 15-year-old girl back in 2015.
Laverne Thompson, 35, of Indianapolis, is facing charges of rape and sexual misconduct after police say he sexually assaulted a teen at a residence in Elwood multiple times.
The teen told police she reportedly saw Thompson playing with a knife before one of the assaults and was scared.
In Dec. of 2015, Madison County requested a warrant for Thompson’s arrest.
After making several attempts to locate him near 24th and S. A St., Thompson was arrested and booked into Madison County Jail on charges of rape and sexual misconduct.
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According to the information given by the authorities, minimum of 34 persons lost their lives while 155 others were rescued after a boat capsized off the Indonesian island of Sulawesi.
A disaster management official said the number of passengers the ferry was carrying exceeded the maximum authorised capacity, reports Efe news.
The capsize took place late Tuesday. It was enroute to Selayar island. The boat was also carrying 48 vehicles.
Santo Domingo.- The Ministry of Defense and the Presidency's Special Programs Department (Digepep) have signed an agreement for the implementation of adult technical training courses for young people who learned to read and write in the Quisqueya Learns with You literacy program, with the aim of improving their employment prospects.
The Armed Forces and Police Vocational Schools will be in charge of the technical training and the program will be implemented in all of the country's municipalities.
The agreement was signed by the Minister of Defense, Lieutenant General Rubén Darío Paulino Sem, Digepep director Domingo Contreras, and vocational schools director General Luis Coronado Abreu.
The agreement will provide technical training for 3,000 people who learned to read and write in the national literacy program.
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Former president Barack Obama and his lovely wife Michelle recently hit the tweets to with a show of love for one another.
Barack Obama shared the photo above with the following heartfelt caption:
While Michelle Obama shared a more personal image…
The former first couple, who have been married for 23 years, have kept busy since leaving the White House almost a month ago.
After spending 10 days of fun in the sun on a post-White House vacation to the British Virgin Islands, they both recently signed agents to negotiate their respective book deals and speaking engagements.
During an underwater search off the coast of California, researchers found the wreck a U.S. Coast Guard ship that sank 100 years ago. Though the vessel is now just a steel skeleton at the bottom of the seafloor, the researchers were able to identify it as the McCulloch. [ Read the full story on the McCulloch shipwreck The McCulloch had a 20-year career that included battles in the Spanish-American war and patrols along the Alaskan coast. The ship met its end on the foggy morning of June 13, 1917, when it collided with the SS Governor, a passenger steamship.
He may not believe in the rule of law, but tens of thousands of men and women at the Department of Justice do.
Pain in the lower back - also known as lumbago - is particularly common, although it can be felt anywhere along the spine – from the neck down to the hips.
In most cases the pain isn't caused by anything serious and will usually get better over time - it could be caused by a pulled muscle or as a result of having slept in a more unusual position.
Most back pain does not have an obvious causes or originate from joints, bones or soft tissue around the spine.
This tends to get better or worse depending on position - can develop suddenly or gradually and can be as a result of poor posture or lifting something awkwardly.
However it may be due to a minor injury such as sprain caused by a strained ligament or strain, pulled muscle.
Family and friends of fallen Montgomery Fire Chief Stephen Frye will pay their final respects on Monday.
Frye collapsed while fighting a house fire last week in Montgomery. He was taken to Baystate Noble Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
His fellow firefighters remember him as a great chief, always focused on their safety and well being.
"I've known him for 21 years and he was a really great guy," said Montgomery Firefighter Dan Flechsig.
Frye protected the town of Montgomery and its 800 people for many years and was chief for 13 years.
The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church on Holyoke Road in Westfield.
Burial will follow at Montgomery Cemetery in Montgomery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Frye's honor to:
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Montgomery, MA 01085
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With five players still in the mix in the final hour, Thomas surged ahead by chipping in from 40 feet on the par-3 13th hole.
During its December meeting, the Town Board accepted the resignations of several planning board members, including Chairman James Partyka, Keith Kazala and James Russo. Planning board member Nicholas Bartosik will also be leaving.
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Dallas native and NBA star Chris Bosh is in the spotlight for something besides basketball.
Friday, Bosh’s Desoto home, on the 900 block of Georges Place, was raided by cops for drugs. Once inside, cops did seize a large amount of drug paraphernalia, but no arrests were made.
Desoto Police say about a month ago they got word that a lot of cars were coming and going from the residence. They say sources even saw hand-to-hand drug type transactions taking place.
There’s no indication that Bosh had anything to do with the crime.
HUBBARD, Ohio (WKBN) – The Hubbard Police Department is looking for a missing teenage girl.
Madison Copley, 15, was reported missing by her family on Sunday. She was last seen around 11:30 p.m. Saturday, prior to running away from her home, according to Hubbard police.
Police believed Copley is with 21-year-old Malik Perkins Williams, of Solon. He was driving a 2012 white Affinity SUV (OH, FSE9009).
Copley is considered to be an “at-risk missing juvenile” due to a medical condition.
She is described as a 5’2 tall and 125 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. It is unknown what she was wearing when she left.
Those with information on her whereabouts are asked to call their local police department or Hubbard Police Det. Sgt. Moffitt at 330-534-8153, ext. 3004.
EDM and Latin music fans, your worlds have just collided in the best way.
Steve Aoki joined forces with Daddy Yankee, Elvis Crespo and Play-N-Skills for "Azukita."
"I was working with Play-n-skills on some beats and some music, and then Daddy Yankee shows up in the studio with Play-n-Skillz, and they called me on Facetime. You know, I'm a big fan of Yankee. I've been playing his records for a long time, and he wanted to work with me. So, we were like, 'Alright, we're already working on music together, let's do something with the legend, Daddy Yankee,'" the DJ Tells E! News. "So we went back and forth, between Play-N-Skillz and me and we found a beat that Yankee loved and he went back in the studio and finessed some vocals. Elvis Crespo joined in and added some vocals because I was already talking to him about doing some songs too. So, there were a lot of different worlds aligning and it was all synchronicity, it's all about the timing on this one."
Fowler went 3-for-4 with a trio of singles in Wednesday's loss to the Brewers.
Fowler missed three straight games after getting hit by a pitch on his right knee Saturday, but he avoided a DL stint and showed no signs of rust in his return. The three hits matched a season-best, but the 32-year-old is still hitting a lowly .172 and figures to be rotated out of the lineup a couple times per week unless that number starts turning around.
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HINTON, Okla. – Several Hinton landowners have banded together to sue NextEra Energy Resources over a planned wind farm near their homes.
They’re concerned it might stunt growth for the town, and also say they don’t want the turbines right in their backyards.
The company has also filed a lawsuit against the City of Hinton over an ordinance they passed that could limit their ability to build a wind farm.
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Sitting in a room full of reporters, Minnesota Management and Budget Commissioner Myron Frans' message to his boss about most Republican's budget bills was clear: Veto them.
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A star goalie with the London Knights is charged with excessive speeding after police clocked a driver going 180 kilometres/hour along Highway 401 near Chatham.
Joseph Raaymakers, 20, a Chatham native, is charged with stunt driving – an offence under the Highway Traffic Act laid when police suspect a driver of going more than 50 kilometres above the posted speed limit.
The Knights hockey club did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Chatham-Kent OPP say a westbound vehicle was stopped by an officer on the 401 near Kent Bridge Road at about 1 a.m. on April 14. Police say it was going 180 km/h on the highway, where the posted speed limit is 100 km/h.
Raaymakers is slated to appear in court May 23.
Last fall, the Knights acquired Raaymakers from the Soo Greyhounds in exchange for several draft picks. The talented goaltender had a strong season in the Knights net, notching 29 wins with a 2.84 goals against average and .910 save percentage.
Manus Island: Government could pay compensation to almost 2,000 detainees
Australian Broadcasting Corporation Broadcast: 15/06/2017 Reporter: Sarah Whyte
Almost 2,000 men detained on Manus Island may receive compensation from the federal government, in what legal experts say would be the largest human rights settlement in Australian legal history.
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Williams Lake RCMP are seeking the public’s help in locating a missing person.
67-year old David Micheal Jeff was last seen in Kamloops on Friday, August 4th.
He was among the Williams Lake residents who were evacuated back on July 15th.
Jeff is described as an aboriginal man who is about 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighs 146 pounds.
He has grey shoulder length hair and brown eyes.
Anyone with information on Mr. JEFF’s whereabouts is asked to call RCMP.
Bailey (personal) is projected to play Friday night against the host Blue Jackets, NHL.com reports.
The top-six winger was held out of practice Wednesday due to the birth of his child. All signs point to Bailey suiting up for this season opener in Columbus, and the fantasy hockey populous should be eager to see how the power-play contributor performs after he established a career-high 56 points (13 goals, 43 assists) without missing a single game last season.
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A hearing date for Eric Mearow is set for early February.
Mearow, one of three men to plead guilty to manslaughter in the January 2011 death of Wesley Hallam, returns to court on Feb. 9 at 10 a.m.
The Crown wants conditions put on Mearow's recent release from custody.
Under section 810 of the Criminal Code, a court can order supervision of a high-risk offender who poses a threat to the public after completion of their sentence.
In late November, assistant Crown attorney David Kirk outlined several reasons for seeking the conditions including Mearow's criminal record and disciplinary issues while in custody.
Mearow, wearing blue jeans and a black hoodie, appeared briefly before Ontario Court of Justice John Condon on Monday morning.
“ Mr. Mearow, you know the date,” Condon told him.
A purported psychic who charged an elderly Massachusetts woman more than $3.5 million for exorcisms and "spiritual cleansing" has pleaded guilty to evading taxes.
Federal prosecutors say 41-year-old Sally Ann Johnson of south Florida ran businesses that claimed to offer "psychic readings" and "spiritual cleansing and strengthening."
Between 2007 and 2014, prosecutors say a Martha's Vineyard woman paid Johnson more than $3.5 million for services that claimed to rid the woman of demons.
Prosecutors say Johnson didn't report the income and tried to hide the money so she wouldn't have to pay taxes on it.
Johnson pleaded guilty in the federal court in Boston Thursday and has agreed to repay the woman. She's expected to be sentenced in January.
Johnson's attorney declined to comment.
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A gautier resident will be one of twenty five people nationwide featured in a new P.S.A this March, for Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.
Tomorrow, Flint Mayor Karen Weaver will discuss what’s next for her city, now that the governor has refused to restart state credits on Flint water bills.
Gov. Rick Snyder met with Mayor Weaver Tuesday afternoon. Snyder described the meeting as “constructive," but the governor is not budging on the decision to end state credits on city tax bills.
The state has spent $40 million on the credits to help Flint residents pay for water they couldn’t safely drink without a filter. But tests show lead levels are now below the federal action level. Flint residents still have to use filters.
The loss of the credits and a state subsidy to pay for water from Detroit will force the city of Flint to find the money elsewhere.
Snyder says, at Tuesday’s meeting, he and the mayor did speak about replacing lead pipes and ways to bring jobs to the Flint.
Sanchez has been Arsenal's standout player this season. The Chilean tops the club's scoring charts with 19 goals in 32 appearances across all competitions. The forward also has 16 assists, twice as many as any other Arsenal star.
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And Xhaka has now revealed Sanchez is a role model at the Emirates. "I think I would say Alexis can be a really big role model," Xhaka told Arsenal's official website. "The main reason is because he always goes to his absolute limit in training and in games.
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On Monday, President Donald Trump called up James Eskridge, mayor of Tangier Island in the Chesapeake Bay. The ocean is lapping up 16 feet of the island’s coastline a year.
But Trump told Eskridge not to worry about it. “Your island has been there for hundreds of years, and I believe your island will be there for hundreds more,” the president reportedly said, according to the Delmarva Daily Times of Maryland.
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It never seemed like Russell Westbrook‘s ability to take the floor for Game 5 of the Oklahoma City Thunder‘s series against the Utah Jazz was in serious doubt, but on Tuesday evening, the NBA confirmed that he won’t miss any time. Westbrook was involved in an altercation during Monday night’s Game 4, one which saw him jaw with Rudy Gobert.
The issue was that no one was sure if Westbrook was in the game or not at the time, as he was at the scorers table when Gobert got into it with Raymond Felton. The NBA has made coming onto the floor in these situations a suspend-able offense, as fans of the 2007 Phoenix Suns will remind you.
Westbrook’s response was that the horn sounded and he was able to check in, upon which the NBA agreed. He will, however, get punished by the league in the form of a hefty fine and a technical foul.
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A soldier participates in "Saber Strike 2017" exercise at a military base in Tapa, Estonia, on June 14, 2017. "Saber Strike" is a multinational combined forces exercise which helps to facilitate cooperation among NATO allies and partner nation focusing on promoting interoperability, and improving joint operational capability.
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PALLEKELE (AFP) – Fast bowlers Mohammed Shami and Hardik Pandya blew away Sri Lanka’s top-order to leave the hosts tottering at 61-4 at tea in reply to India’s 487 on day two of the final Test on Sunday. Skipper Dinesh Chandimal on 13 and wicketkeeper-batsman Niroshan Dickwella on 14 were at the.... TheFrontierPost-en 7:52:00 AM CEST
With their biggest business of the summer still several weeks away, the New York Islanders took care of a much smaller matter last Friday, signing veteran winger Steve Bernier to a two-year, two-way deal. New York, which can't begin serious negotiations on a contract extension with team captain and two-time Hart Trophy finalist John Tavares until July 1, was clearly enthused by Bernier's performance for its AHL affiliate in Bridgeport last season.
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SB 454 This bill will make reforms to retired state employee medical healthcare including requiring the Annual OPEB Cost be 100% funded; eliminate the Other Post-Employment Benefits 50/50 cost-share-split between the state and its employees, and require 100% of the benefit be paid by the state; and require all state employees to use the 80/80 formula for basic health benefit plan premiums. Hearing: April 24 in Senate Public Employment & Retirement Committee
If you've been thinking about getting one of those fish pedicures, this might make you think twice: a woman's toenails fell off after getting one.If you don't know, the fish pedicure is just like it sounds. You put your feet in a tub of water filled with tiny fish who eat your dead skin.According to an American Medical Association report, a woman had this done, then shed her toenails.She had no history of toenail problems.While it's not clear the flesh-nibbling fish caused it, experts have warned in the past that fish pedicures may carry a risk of infection.
On April 17, 2017, Demetra Goldman (nee Rigas), beloved wife of the late Harry Goldman; loving mother of David (Bridget) Goldman and Joseph (Sherry) Goldman; dear sister of John Rigas and the late Pauline Keris and Johanna B. Moran; adored grandmother of Samantha, Jason, Robert and Brittany Goldman; devoted daughter of the late Helen and Peter Rigas. Services at SOL LEVINSON & BROS., INC., 8900 Reisterstown Road, at Mount Wilson Lane on Wednesday, April 19, at 10 a.m. Interment at Beth Tfiloh Cemetery, 5800 Windsor Mill Road. Please omit flowers. Contributions in her memory may be sent to Crohns & Colitis Foundation, National Processing Center, PO Box 1245, Albert Lea, MN 56007.
Sam Frost has always been a private person, so stepping out with rumoured new beau Dave Bashford means it must be serious!
Sam showed off her bearded hunk on Australia Day, getting cosy with Dave without a care in the world if people were watching or not.
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The pair looked very very close at Parsley Bay on Australia Day. Photo: Diimex More
The 27-year-old and the navy diver were snapped hanging out together with a bunch of mates at Parsley Bay park in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs.
Sam went for a casual do, sporting a baggy white singlet and ripped black jeans. Dave on the other hand opted for nothing more than a pair of black board shorts and a backwards cap.
They took a stroll around the park together. Photo: Diimex More
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Police have set up a crime scene after a man was found dead at a Gold Coast park on Tuesday morning.
Police were called to a park at West King Lane, Southport, where a man’s body was found at 9.44am.
#BREAKING: Detectives and forensics on scene after a man’s body was found in a Southport park @7NewsGoldCoast pic.twitter.com/EwUfJ6bhNv — Mackenzie Ravn (@mackenzieravn) December 12, 2017
A police spokesman said it was unknown whether the man’s death was suspicious, however a crime scene had been established to determine the cause of death.
Police were investigating.
...The decline in mortality helped push down the natural rate by about 1.8%-points... [as] individuals had to save more for retirement, thus increasing the supply of savings.... Fewer children reduces the demand for loans... [another] 1.8%-point decline.... Slower productivity growth... 1.9%-points.... The increase in government debt... [+]2%-points.... The declining labor share... 0.5%-points... the declining price of capital goods... 0.4%-points)....Secular stagnation might be around for quite a time to come.
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Former Malaysian leader Najib Razak charged in court with 3 counts of criminal breach of trust
The Darwin award of the week goes to this guy...the track worker in question almost gets tagged running across the whoops then runs right out in front of the lead rider, t-boned and causes him to crash!
Jason leads the SEAL Team on a dangerous daytime mission where Sonny is wounded and must now rely on Clay and his brothers to save his life. Also, Jason sees more of Amy, and Clay struggles with his long-distance relationship with Stella, on SEAL Team, Wednesday, March 21 at 9/8c. Only CBS
Photos: Victor Lindelof poses in Man Utd shirt
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Sweden international Victor Lindelof has posed in a Manchester United home kit after completing his transfer to the club.
The former Benfica defender, aged 22, was signed by United this evening.
He immediately donned his new club’s shirt for a photoshoot. You can see pictures of Lindelof wearing the United kit above and below.
United fans will next see their new signing in the jersey when he joins his new team-mates for a pre-season tour of the USA in July.
Muscogee County's two senators took opposing stands today as the State Senate voted 30-20 to retain Eastern Standard Time in Georgia this spring when much of the nation switches to Daylight Saving Time.
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Anna Mae Blessing, 92, faces a murder charge in Arizona after allegedly shooting and killing her son, who reportedly wanted to place her in assisted living. She then allegedly went after his girlfriend, who was able to knock the gun away. Maricopa County Sheriff's Office
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A Pennsylvania State Police trooper who was slain on duty will be laid to rest this week.
Twenty-three-year-old Trooper Landon Weaver was shot and killed while responding to a domestic complaint Friday night in Huntingdon County, in central Pennsylvania. State police shot and killed the suspect in Weaver’s death after an overnight manhunt.
Weaver graduated from the police academy last summer and was assigned to the Huntingdon barracks. He was married in June.
The John K. Bolger Funeral Home says there will be a visitation Wednesday at the Jaffa Shrine Center in Altoona. Weaver’s funeral will be Thursday at the Jaffa Shrine Center. He’ll be buried at Fairview Cemetery in Martinsburg.
Weaver was the 97th member of the Pennsylvania State Police to be killed in the line of duty.
J. Cole dropped his very controversial album, KOD, on April 20th. Today, he dropped the video for "Kevin's Heart" which talks about infidelity and the consequences that come with it. With Kevnin Hart's recent cheating scandal and the song being a play on his name, it was only right that J. Cole feature him in the video. Check it out below.
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PORTSMOUTH, Va. – Portsmouth Police are responding to a barricade situation in the 500 block of McLean Street.
Police say the emergency call came in at 6:36 a.m. regarding someone contemplating suicide.
McLean Street is currently blocked from Greenwood Drive to Beazley Drive.
No further information is known at this time.
People are being asked to avoid the area while the situation is ongoing.
Stay with News 3 for updates.
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - A Decatur man who was shot while running from police has been sentenced to 20 years in prison.
Donald Redmon will serve 85 percent of that sentence on one count of being an armed habitual criminal.
He was also sentenced to 25 years for armed violence and possession of cocaine with intent to deliver.
The sentences will be served concurrently, meaning at 85 percent he will serve 17 years.
Redmon was convicted on March 13 after being charged in a May 31, 2017 traffic stop. Redmon fled on foot and was shot twice by a Decatur detective.
The detective said Redmon was carrying a gun and pointed it at him during the chase.
The Macon County State's Attorney ruled the shooting was justified after reviewing an Illinois State Police report.
At his sentencing, the prosecution showed Redmon called his girlfriend from jail and threatened to kill her.
Redmon had seven prior convictions for drugs and violent crimes and owes tens of thousands in court fines.
The Labor Department reports the economy lost 33,000 jobs last month. The report says hurricanes Harvey and Irma are largely to blame, although it notes the numbers do not include Puerto Rico or the U.S. Virgin Islands, which we ravaged by yet another storm, Hurricane Maria, two weeks ago.
Here & Now‘s Robin Young gets context on the jobs numbers from Michael Regan (@Reganonymous) of Bloomberg News.
Former state Rep. Ken Guin was arrested Wednesday at Walker County Board of Education's central office after, authorities said, he failed to turn off his cell phone and caused a disturbance during a deposition involving his wife. Guin, an attorney, was representing his wife, Tanya, who was placed on leave from her post as principal of Carbon Hill Elementary/Jr. High last year, for multiple alleged ethics violations, the Walker County school system confirmed.
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Brantly Gilbert met his youngest No.1 fan last night at DTE Energy Music Theatre, making seven year old Lucus of Ray Township’s lifelong dream come true.
The 7-year-old finally met the man whose music means so much to him. “Track 7 and 11 are my favorites.” Lucas said
After meeting Gilbert, Lucas was overcome with emotion and it took him several minutes to process what happened so he could get a picture with his favorite singer.
Linder (illness) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Steelers, Ryan O'Halloran of The Florida Times-Union reports.
It's unclear how severe Linder's ailment is, but he'll likely be a game-time decision for Sunday's contest.
Several students were treated for exposure to an irritant similar to bear or pepper spray on Friday afternoon at Notre Dame High School, according to the Calgary Catholic School District (CCSD).
The district told Global News that a distinct odour was reported coming from a common area of the school at about 12:45 p.m.
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The school went into lockdown and emergency services were called.
Students were dismissed for the day 30 minutes after the lockdown was put in place.
The CCSD it hasn’t confirmed exactly what the substance was.
The district could not say if any students were taken to hospital or if any students were disciplined as a result of the incident.
READ MORE: Bear spray used as weapon of choice in recent Calgary assaults
Both the school administration and the Calgary Police Service are investigating the incident.
— With files from Global’s Lisa MacGregor
German couple robbed and assaulted while on holiday in Wilderness – NSRI
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Durban - A German couple was robbed and assaulted in Wilderness on the Garden on Sunday night, the National Sea Rescue Institute said on Monday.
NSRI Wilderness Station Commander Robert van Helsdingen said the couple, from Heidelberg in Germany, was assisted at around 20:15.
Helsdingen said the man 54, suffered multiple injuries while his wife was not injured.
He said the couple had attended a wedding in Hermanus and drove up the coast after the wedding on holiday.
They had arrived in Wilderness on Sunday where they were robbed of valuables and assaulted.
Helsdingen said the police arrested the suspects and recovered the stolen items.
Police were still investigating the matter.
When it was announced that Natalie Portman would be hosting Saturday Night Live again for the first time since V for Vendetta came out, everybody wanted to know just one thing. Would she do another rap? Ten years ago her rapping skills blew everyone away and became a classic SNL sketch — especially since nobody expected it from tiny, poised Portman. But she did not disappoint on Saturday and Natalie Portman's rap skit on SNL will give you life (again).
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Phelps has posted a 5.63 ERA over eight innings to start the season.
In spite of those numbers, the Marlins are 5-2 in games Phelps has appeared in. Phelps blew a ninth-inning save opportunity Sunday against the Mets, and also surrendered an eight-inning lead Friday night. As a reliever last season, Phelps posted a 2.31 ERA and 11.8 K/9 rate over 62.1 innings.
Outfit of the day inspiration is grown up sexy meets elegant styled perfect for a time out on a free public Monday like today!
Kicking off 2017 in style is a fab look from Folake Huntoon of Style Pantry. The fashion influencer sports a one-shoulder statement pleated dress featuring a bandage-like bandeau bodice, with nip tuck waist detail.
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The dress with a flared bottom nests just above her ankle to reveal red sandals with bow details complete with red fiesty statement earrings. She sports her signature hair and natural looking makeup complete with red lips.
Her look wins for one last party before work resumes tomorrow, no? For more of her styles as inspiration, follow her on Instagram @stylepantry.
Fresno heart surgeon Pervaiz Chaudhry leaves the courtroom during a break in medical malpractice civil trial in Fresno County Superior Court in January. Chaudhry was subsequently found negligent for leaving the operating room during open-heart surgery in April 2012 and ordering his physician assistant to close up a patient’s chest. While Chaudhry was gone, the patient lost blood, causing him to go into a permanent coma, testimony revealed. Pablo Lopez Fresno Bee file
Cherokee Nation Entertainment, LLC, , a wholly owned tribal company of the Cherokee Nation is seeking qualified bids for resupplying medical cabinets, standard pricing on trauma bags, and AED checks. The specifications are required, but provided in the attached documents.
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AUBURN, Maine — Emergency responders say a malfunction in a fire suppression system at a Maine airport filled a building with foam and briefly trapped four people inside.
The Sun Journal (http://bit.ly/2vVb4qn ) reports firefighters responding to the Lufthansa hanger at Auburn-Lewiston Municipal Airport on Monday morning walked into a wall of foam higher than their heads.
Fire Chief Geoff Low says it appears an error caused the foam to discharge, filling the entire hanger.
Firefighters were able to find people who were lost inside the building. Low says they were on an upper level and were able to stay out of the foam itself.
The Sun Journal reports a few people were covered in the foam and some inhaled it. Two people were taken to a hospital and are expected to be released.
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Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the emirate's international financial center, has agreed in principle with the Shanghai Stock Exchange to cooperate in establishing an exchange focusing on China's foreign trade and investment, ADGM said on Monday.The partners signed a memorandum of understanding to develop the exchange in Abu Dhabi. It will cater to investors involved in the China-proposed Belt and Road initiative.Chinese financial institutions have approached ADGM to discuss the financial environment in Abu Dhabi, said Richard Teng, chief executive of ADGM's Financial Services Regulatory Authority.
Hostess Brands Inc. announced it will give workers one-time bonuses of $1,250 and one year of free snacks as a result of the new GOP tax legislation.
The company produces bakery snack cakes such as Twinkies, Ho Hos, Zingers and Sno Balls. Each week this year, a representative from one of the company’s bakeries will choose a different product, which employees will take home in multi-packs, according to Bloomberg.
Workers will receive the monetary bonus in the form of $750 in cash and a $500 contribution to their 401k.
Hostess Executive Chairman C. Dean Metropolous told Bloomberg in a statement that the changes to the tax plan have allowed the company to alter its benefits structure.
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Victorian police faked more than a quarter of a million roadside breath tests in what appears to be a ruse to dupe the system, The Age revealed this week.
In total, 258,000 alcohol breath tests were falsified over 5½ years - about 1.5 per cent of all tests carried out in that time.
How did police fake breath tests?
Officers may have been blowing into the breathalysers themselves, one after the other, after the other.
But it's more likely they were placing a finger over the disposable straw attached to the breathalyser, or the hole on the machine that the straw is plugged in to.
Blocking that hole tricks the breathalyser into thinking a test is taking place.
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Hannah from the YouTube channel Hannah Hairstyles is showing us that the 80's are back in a major way when it comes to our hair and the hot tools we are using! She shows us a variety of styles where you can incorporate a fun crimp. To see more from Hannah go here.
A child touches the head of a gorilla statue where flowers have been placed at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden in Cincinnati. The killing of the zoo's 400-pound gorilla named Harambe in May was international news.
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TOKYO (TR) – A group of six fraudulent land brokers posed as a woman in her 80s and sold her land and buildings to make over 70 million yen, police said on Tuesday.
The Metropolitan Police Department arrested Yasunori Miyata, 54, Hiroyuki Kameno, 52, and four associates for allegedly impersonating the woman starting in December 2012 and selling her buildings and land in Sumida Ward, reports TV Asahi (Feb. 14).
Police said Miyata has admitted to the charges, but stopped short of disclosing whether his associates have done so.
An acquaintance of the woman quoted her as saying, “My husband transferred all of this land to me before he died.”
Miyata and his associates are likely a group of fraudulent land brokers that impersonate victims and sell their land without permission, police said.
The group forged documents such as seal registration certificates necessary to sell land.
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Included in the evening’s final newscast:
— Gov. Henry McMaster spoke publicly for the first time on the Charlottesville attacks.
— However, the governor did not want Confederate monuments to come down in South Carolina
— Lexington County investigators now say alcohol was a factor in a fatal boat crash on Lake Murray
— A federal judge ruled temporary experimental seawalls must be taken down because they can prevent endangered sea turtles from laying their eggs.
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Tucson police say a 60-year-old woman has been arrested in the stabbing death of her older brother.
Police say Martha Parra is accused of domestic violence-manslaughter in the death of 62-year-old Mario Urena,
According to police, Urena died at a hospital after officers responding to a report of a stabbing at an apartment complex Friday night found him with obvious stab wounds.
Police say Parra and Urena lived in the apartment and that Parra obtained a knife during an argument that turned into a physical altercation.
Police say Parra called 911 and remained at the scene.
Investigations are underway following an alleged break-in at Woodberry this morning.
Police say a man broke into a home on Segenhoe Street around 4am and allegedly attacked the 25-year-old resident with a piece of timber.
The alleged offender fled the scene.
The occupant was treated at the property and did not require hospitalisation.
Anyone with further information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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ST. LOUIS - Two cars collided overnight, leaving one person injured.
The accident occurred around 12:00 a.m. Wednesday on North Broadway.
According to the authorities, the injured person had to be cut from the wreckage.
No word yet on the other victim or the extent of their injuries.
One of the reality TV's most memorable moments when Jess Simpson asks Nick Lachey if she is eating chicken or fish. Source: MTV.
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The widely reported anticipated closure of 105 to 135 Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar restaurants does not involve any of the 12 Applebee’s in Idaho, according to the franchisee that owns all the restaurants in the state. Glendale, Calif.-based DineEquity Inc., Applebee’s parent company, announced the expected closures Aug. 10 in its second quarter fiscal results. Apple ...
The UFC 216 card lost a key piece Friday prior to weigh-ins, as a lightweight contest between Will Brooks and Nik Lentz was pulled.
While the UFC released a statement earlier in the day regarding the manner, Lentz proceeded to do the same, explaining his side of the decision.
Of course, not everybody was buying the excuse, namely Brooks. The former Bellator champion sounded off himself on social media:
Folk returns to Firbeck village hall next month with a set from Megson on their Pushing On tour.
Megson are husband and wife duo Debs and Stu Hanna who are four-time nominees at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and double winners of the Spiral Earth Awards.
Their Firbeck date is on November 17 and tickets are on 01709 709406 or http://bit.ly/2fUcN9r
HONG KONG, March 19 (IFR) - HSBC Holdings, rated A2/A/AA–, is marketing US dollar-denominated Additional Tier 1 securities to boost its capital ratio.
Initial price thoughts on SEC-registered perpetual non-call five and non-call 10 notes are 6.375 percent area and 6.625 percent area respectively.
The subordinated securities have ratings of Baa3/BBB (Moody’s/Fitch).
The AT1s will automatically convert into HSBC shares if the core equity Tier 1 ratio of HSBC Group falls below 7 percent.
HSBC is sole structurer and sole bookrunner.
The British bank said in its 2017 annual results that it planned to issue $5-$7 billion of AT1 capital this year. (Reporting by Frances Yoon; Editing by Vincent Baby and Daniel Stanton)
U.S. stocks fell as concerns over increased regulation for large tech companies was spearheaded by a plunge in Facebook shares. Aleksandra Michalska reports.
Jordan Spieth has thing for celebrating major victories with a little love tap - just ask his caddie, Michael Greller.
And Sunday at the PGA Championship was no different. When good friend Justin Thomas broke through with his first major win, he couldn't help but congratulate him with a nice slap on the backside.
Jordan Spieth sneaks in the congratulatory slap on the ass for Justin Thomas pic.twitter.com/GrnJn5gHRp — CJ Fogler (@cjzero) August 13, 2017
If this golf thing doesn't work out for Spieth, he'd fit in perfectly with his favorite football team, the Dallas Cowboys.
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Boxer Floyd Mayweather says on Instagram that he'll fight UFC star Conor McGregor on Aug. 26 in Las Vegas.
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Could UberVINO bring more tourists to WA wineries?
Swan Valley winemakers hope the launch of a new Uber travel service will encourage visitors to the region. UberVINO launches in Perth today, giving small groups of up to four people an opportunity to explore the area with flexibility — all at the push of a button.Visitors, including overseas tourists, will be able to use the app to create their own itinerary with destinations including wineries. Source, The West Australian
A small congregation came together on Saturday to remember those lost to violence this year.
MARQUETTE–A Marquette man arrested for embezzlement was arraigned Monday morning, in Marquette County District Court.
Twenty-eight year-old Brice Burge was arraigned on a two-count felony warrant.
Burge could serve up to 20 years in prison and $15,000 in fines on a count of embezzlement from a non-profit or charitable organization and stealing. He could also receive up to four years in prison and up to $5,000 in fines for retaining a financial transaction device without consent.
Burge is accused of these crimes in relation to his former job as general manager of the Marquette Mutineers hockey team.
Emma Bridgewater reveals Father's Day collection
If your dad loves a cuppa, he'll love drinking out of one of these massive mugs.
With Father's Day just a few weekends away (June 16th to be precise), it's time to start racking your brains for what to get your dad.
While most dads definitely top their family's 'hardest to buy for' list, shopping for them doesn't need to be a nightmare.
The folks at Emma Bridgewater have released three awesome mugs just in time for the big day - and with each one big enough to hold half a pint of tea or coffee, they're definitely dad-sized.
If you like these, check out the mugs Emma created for Prince Harry and Meghan's Royal Wedding and the April 23rd birth of Prince Louis.
Is there anything Tom Hanks can’t do? Whether he’s stranded on an island with a volleyball, some kid’s cowboy toy, or creating Disneyland and Mary Poppins movies; I mean it’s safe to say he has done it all. And now he wants to be your neighbor in a new biopic You Are My Friend. Click here…… More
The Teen Choice Awards were handed out last night. Kids between 13-19 chose their favorites across 93 categories by casting their votes on varying social media platforms. “Riverdale” won all seven of the categories it was up for in TV. Fifth Harmony were winners in all three of their categories. Chris Pratt even surprised fans when he showed up in-person to accept his surfboard for choice Sci-Fi movie actor.
Zendaya got Choice Summer Movie Actress
Miley Cyrus was given the ultimate choice award…
Maroon 5 was honored with the decade award, and Bruno Mars got the visionary award.
Louis Tomlinson and Bebe Rexha performed.
FULL LIST OF WINNERS HERE
OAKFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — An 11-year-old girl was hospitalized after being hit by a vehicle in northeastern Kent County Friday evening.
The crash happened just before 6 p.m. on 14 Mile Rd. between Harvard Ave. NE and Ramsdell Dr. NE near a party store in the area.
Police at the scene told 24 Hour News 8 that the girl had a pulse and was breathing when she was taken to the hospital by ambulance.
Investigators shut down 14 Mile Road following the crash, but it has since reopened.
Further details on what caused the crash weren’t released.
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NEW YORK Feb 14 The dollar on Tuesday reduced its earlier decline against a basket of currencies as data that showed a stronger-than-forecast rise in U.S. producer prices in January supported the view of a pickup in domestic inflation.
The dollar index which measures the greenback's value versus six major currencies was last down 0.1 percent at 100.86. It reached a session low of 100.70 earlier Tuesday.
(Reporting by Richard Leong)
Robin Lehner is one of those athletes that's honest in his answers. After a tough 4-2 loss to Vancouver on Sunday, Lehner was very angry as he spoke on our postgame show.
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Rick O'Brien has been on our staff since 1993, primarily covering high school sports in Southeastern Pennsylvania. He focuses on football and boys' basketball and baseball, with other events (Penn Relays, regattas on the Schuylkill, etc.) and some pro sports mixed in.
Video shows a massive spiderweb created by thousands of spiders fleeing a flood in New Zealand.It happened on Sunday, April 16th in Papamoa, a suburb of Tauranga, which had seen flooding during Cyclone Cook.Tracey Maris saw the massive web on Sunday, and recorded her experience."We were down below the newly made tsunami evacuation mound on our local football field and there was a bright glistening coming from the top of the mound - it looked almost like the hill was sparkling but we were unsure why," said Maris."So my 10-year-old daughter and I raced up to look and were shocked to learn it was all spider web. Kind of yuck, but really beautiful at the same time. I was amazed being up on top of the mound seeing how far it stretched for," said Maris.Check out the video in the media player above.
KENNEBUNKPORT, Maine (AP) — A spokesman says former President George H.W. Bush is in "good spirits" at a Maine hospital but will need several more days of treatment.
The 93-year-old was taken to a hospital on Sunday when he experienced low blood pressure and fatigue hours after attending a pancake breakfast at the American Legion post in Kennebunkport.
His spokesman said in a tweet Wednesday that Bush is talkative and in good spirits but that the treatments to address his blood pressure "are expected to take several more days."
The nation's 41st president arrived in Maine on May 20 after being treated for a blood infection. He's without his wife of 73 years, Barbara Bush, who died in April in Houston.
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April 6 Allstate Corp:
* Says Allstate Insurance is set to use drones for assessment of property damage claims across four states
* Says fleet of drones will be at ready in Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas to help respond after any storms this spring Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Investors who took a hit last year when dozens of U.S. shale producers filed for bankruptcy are already making big new bets on the industry's resurgence. In the first quarter, private equity funds raised $19.8 billion for energy ventures - nearly three times the total in the same period last year, according to financial data provider Preqin.
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Several fire departments were called out to a mobile home fire in Jackson, SC Friday evening.
The call came in at around 5:41 p.m. The abandoned single-wide is on Goodman Road near Foreman Road in Jackson. No hydrants are available in the area around the mobile home, so several trucks were brought in to help with the fire.
No cause of the fire has been given. The mobile home is a total loss.
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× Tigers blowout UConn in record tying game
HARTFORD, Conn-The University of Memphis beat Connecticut, 70-31, Friday night to improve to 4-1. Tigers quarterback Riley Ferguson tied a school record (Paxton Lynch, 2015) with seven touchdown passes in a game. Ferguson finished 34-of-48 for 431 yards in just three quarters of action before he was taken out of the game. Ferguson’s favorite target, senior receiver Anthony Miller tied his own school record with 15 catches in the win and set a new school record with four touchdown catches. Miller finished with 224 receiving yards. The Tigers return home to host Navy next Saturday at the Liberty Bowl.
Word of the Day – Oct. 6 – Opulent
Adjective: Opulent (OP-yuh-luhnt)
Definition: Luxurious
Example sentence: The opulent mansion was decorated with rare paintings and gold statues.
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PARIS (Reuters) - French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said on Wednesday that Europe will defend its own interests if the United States imposed tariffs on European aluminum and steel producers after an exemption expires on Friday.
FILE PHOTO: French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire leaves after the weekly cabinet meeting at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, May 23, 2018. REUTERS/Charles Platiau
“We French and Europeans don’t want a trade war. But if we’re attacked, we will have to defend our interests,” Le Maire told a panel at an OECD meeting in Paris.
Gov. Daugaard’s Last Two Years; Hopes To Tackle Meth Use And State’s Retirement System
by Adel Toay
SOUTH DAKOTA – Governor Dennis Daugaard enters his final two years in office and he says he is aiming to tackle issues ranging from meth us to the State’s retirement system.
Daugaard will likely have the final say this legislative session on reshaping a voter aprroved Government ethics overhaul, and deciding whether to restrict bathrooms that transgender students use. He says on of the hardest decisions this past year was not calling a special session regarding medicaid expansion.
As for future plans he says he hasn’t considered seeking the Congressional seat that will be up for grabs when Representative Kristi Noem runs for Governor in 2018.
A NEW COMBINED MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING has led to the transformation of the Chesaning Chamber of Commerce structure on Front Street in downtown Chesaning. The new building will now serve the Chesaning village, the chamber, and the police department with 13 to 15 individuals working in the renovated facility, Chesaning Village Administrator Troy Feltman shared recently.
Ownership of the building was actually transferred to the village of Chesaning, though the Chesaning Chamber retains a lifelong lease.
Exterior updates now address accessibility issues, with the inclusion of mobility ramps, as well.
“This project will be an enormous benefit to the chamber and the village, and both will see savings in operational expenses,” stated Feltman.
Construction should be mostly completed sometime in mid-July, and plans are underway for a possible grand opening event in August.
(Independent Photo/Dawn Kelley)
Anti-cop slur or misunderstanding?
A fiery debate has arisen over a restaurant pizza box that an East Brunswick police officer claims had the word "pig" written on it. The owner of the pizzeria, however, maintains that what was written on the box was merely a "P" for plain pie and a symbol for a garlic twist.
A post by NJ Advance Media about the controversy generated hundreds of comments from readers weighing in on the issue. Here are just some of those comments, with a poll at the bottom so you can offer your own opinion on what you think the box said.
STOCKHOLM, March 28 Swedish telecoms equipment maker Ericsson said on Tuesday it would take provisions, writedowns and restructuring charges this year, most of it in the first quarter, and announced a new organisational structure and business focus.
Ericsson said in a statement it would write down assets in the first quarter, with an estimated impact on operating income of 3-4 billion crowns ($342-$456 million). It estimated restructuring charges would amount to 6-8 billion crowns in 2017, of which it would book 2 billion in the first quarter.
Ericsson said it would also take provisions of an estimated 7-9 billion crowns in the first quarter, related to certain large customer projects.
Ericsson said in a separate statement it had appointed Fredrik Jejdling, currently head of the Network Services division, as head of the new Networks division. It appointed Peter Laurin head of Managed Services, and Ulf Ewaldsson head of Digital Services.
($1 = 8.7787 Swedish crowns). (Reporting by Anna Ringstrom)
Did you know there’s an association between the holidays and heart disease? With the holidays in full swing, it can be a very hectic time of the year with shopping, cooking, parties, family, and, if you’re not careful, heart-health issues, too. Learn more about it and find out what can be done for a heart-healthier season with Dr. Zia Khan, clinical cardiologist and the medical director of The Queen’s Heart Physician Practice, in this segment of Ask a Specialist on Wake Up 2day.
Dr. Zia Khan is part of the Queen’s Heart Physician Practice, which provides advanced cardiovascular care in Hawaii. To learn more about the services offered and their physicians, call 691-8900, or go to www.qhpp.com.
A U.S. sailor has been arrested on allegations of stealing grenades from a San Diego-based Navy ship.
Federal prosecutors say Gunner's Mate Second Class Aaron Booker was detained Tuesday in Great Lakes, Illinois.
He is accused of possessing 20 concussion hand grenades reported missing from the USS Pinckney guided missile destroyer.
Booker could not be reached for comment. It was not clear if he had a lawyer.
Court documents say the grenades were discovered missing Feb. 8, 2017.
Booker was tasked with checking the temperature of the ship's locker where the grenades were kept.
He was later sent for duties in Illinois.
In April, an off-duty law enforcement officer in Arizona found a military-issued backpack on the side of a highway with "GM2 BOOKER" written on it containing 18 grenades.
Two Salisbury Volunteer Fire Companies will no longer get funding from Wicomico County. The county had been giving Fire Stations 2 and 16 about $120,000 each year, but they no longer will get those funds. The money was used for volunteer training and services throughout the city. Training levels may be reduced now to make up for the lost money. The stations plan to meet with the city to discuss the issue.
Washington coach Lorenzo Romar reflects on loss to Washington State
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UPDATE: Police say the man who was shot last night has been taken to Iowa City for treatment.
Police also tell KWWL no one is in custody in connection to the shooting right now; they are still investigating.
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One man was taken to the hospital following a shooting, Monday night.
Waterloo Police responded to the shooting in the 100 block of Courtland Street, just after 7 pm.
Police immediately put up crime scene tape around a home in the 100 block of Courtland Street.
Waterloo Fire & Rescue's EMS team brought the victim out of the house on a stretcher and took him to the hospital. The victim's condition is unknown, at this time.
Police are investigating the shooting and are still on scene.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 3 Midday' game
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday afternoon's drawing of the Missouri Lottery's "Pick 3 Midday" game were:
0-3-4
(zero, three, four)
March 28 Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co Ltd :
* Says co plans merger of musical instruments units with two phases
* Says, as phase one, co's Shizuoka-based 55 percent owned unit plans to merge with co's 85.7 percent owned unit Diapason via stock swap, and unit Diapason will be dissolved after transaction
* One share of unit Diapason's stock will be exchanged with 455.74 shares of co's Shizuoka-based 55 percent owned unit's stock, and 546,888 shares of Nippon co's Shizuoka-based 55 percent owned unit's stock will be exchanged
* As phase two, the company will merge the surviving unit after phase one merger, and the surviving unit will be dissolved after transaction
* Restructures will be effective on June 1
Source text in Japanese: goo.gl/jmSq2H
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
A central open corridor spine is pierced by stone architectural elements dividing this home into three living zones on the main level: the formal living room/dining room, the open kitchen and entertaining area, and the master suite. Thoughtfully sited on 1.65 acres. Other homes cannot be seen, creating a sense of space and privacy. Home is bright with big southeast facing views of the Tuhaye fairways & pond and the Uinta mountains. There are 3 outdoor living spaces with 3 different exposures facilitating indoor/outdoor living morning through evening. Efficient design stays cool in the summer & warm in the winter. Open kitchen and butler’s pantry designed for easy entertaining, with Thermador appliance suite and double dishwashers, ovens & microwaves. Private master suite with sitting room, see through fireplace and his & hers closets. Amazing bunkroom and family room on lower level plus 2 bedrooms, office and flex room on the upper level. Full Talisker Club Membership included.
The Football Association has confirmed it is seeking information from both Manchester clubs following a reported incident in the Old Trafford tunnel after Sunday's derby.
Players and officials from both clubs are said to have been involved - with Goal of the understanding that United boss Jose Mourinho was covered in water and City coach Mikel Arteta left nursing a cut eyebrow - but referee Michael Oliver did not witness the incident and has not filed a report.
Manchester City ultimately edged their rivals United 2-1 courtesy of goals from David Silva and Nicolas Otamendi, stretching their lead at the top the Premier League to 11 points.
It also meant Pep Guardiola's side became the first to win 14 consecutive top-flight games in a single season.
By Jessica Sabano.
Leaders of People with Disabilities have slammed Kampala Capital City Authority for only closing buildings that do not meet Health standards and ignoring those that do not have ramps.
The executive director of Uganda National Action for physical disabilities Uganda Apollo Mukasa says KCCA should stop discriminating against the disabled in executing its work by only closing buildings without toilets and pavers ignoring the accessibility of PWDs a side.
He says much as KCCA is beautifying the city, those interventions should be inclusive, asking the works ministry to fast track implementation of
the Building Control Act 2013.
KCCA recently closed at least 15 buildings in the city center over non-compliance with health standards.
Peter Kaujju, the KCCA director of corporate and public affairs says
the owners of the closed buildings refused to comply despite several notices which were served to them last year.
Howard brought in four of six targets for 54 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 24-21 loss to the Lions. He also lost a fumble.
The rookie tight end turned in his third outing with more than 50 yards in the last four games and also hit pay dirt for the second time over that span. However, Howard also lost the ball in the first quarter on a play that was originally ruled an incomplete pass, but that was correctly determined to be a catch and fumble upon replay review. The miscue aside, Howard has seemingly begun to develop some consistency, as he's posted 14 receptions for 158 yards and a pair of scores in three of his past four contests. He'll look to continue his strong stretch of play against the Falcons in Week 15.
Pilot arrested on suspicions of being drunk
by Kelsey Meksto
London (CNN) – A pilot who allegedly passed out in the cockpit of a Boeing 737 in Canada was arrested on suspicion of being drunk, police said.
Capt. Miroslav Gronych was “behaving oddly before he became unconscious in the cockpit,” Calgary Police said. The 37-year-old Slovak national was due to fly the plane, with 99 passengers and six crew members, from Calgary to Regina and Winnipeg, before flying on to Cancun, Mexico.
He was charged with having control of an aircraft while impaired.
“Initial tests conducted by police indicate the pilot was severely impaired by alcohol,” police said in a statement.
Budget airline Sunwing apologized for their pilot’s behavior and commended the rest of the crew for their diligence in handling what they described as a “very unfortunate matter.”
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Ian Desmond hit his fourth home run of the season and rookie German Marquez pitched effectively into the sixth inning as the Colorado Rockies beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-1 on Wednesday night to snap a three-game losing streak.
Marquez (5-3) gave up one run and four hits in five-plus innings as the Rockies avoided being swept for the first time this season. Raimel Tapia went 4 for 4 and scored three times for Colorado. Jake McGee bailed the Rockies out of a bases-loaded, one-out jam in the seventh. Colorado picked up its major-league best 25th road win.
The Pirates managed just one extra-base hit and left eight men on as their season-high four-game winning streak came to an end.
Chad Kuhl (1-6) remained winless since the first week of the season. He gave up three runs in five innings and his ERA sits at 5.61 through 12 starts.
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This week we’re thinking about your personal advantages and how to leverage them. It’s hard to always know what you’re advantages are over everyone else in the room, so hopefully this episode will get you thinking about that a little more this week.
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Greater Fort Wayne Business Weekly announced today the winners of the 9th annual Forty Under 40 Awards which honor 40 individuals 39 and younger who are making a difference on the job and in their community.
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LA County libraries getting much faster internet access
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Wireless internet connections are about to get a lot faster at Los Angeles County libraries, thanks to a $5 million federal grant.
City News Service reports Tuesday that current library Wi-Fi averages a measly 10 to 20 megabits per second.
Officials say after this year's upgrade, wireless internet users will see speeds up to a hundred times faster — about 1 gigabit per second.
LA County libraries are joining a high-capacity network that serves major research and education institutions statewide.
Library officials say residents from low-income communities who can't afford home internet rely on library access, and they deserve quicker connections.
The money to upgrade the network at 87 county branches comes from the federal E-Rate program, which funds internet services at eligible schools and libraries.
Ousted Wehrlein left with weird feeling
Pascal Wehrlein, Mexican GP 2017 © RV Press
Pascal Wehrlein admits it's a "weird feeling" to be left on the sidelines as the 2018 season begins.
The Mercedes-backed German drove for Manor and Sauber in 2016 and 2017 respectively, but is now heading back to the German touring car series DTM.
"Of course I'd like to still be in formula one and I think I've shown I deserve a place over the past two years," Wehrlein told the Sudkurier newspaper.
"There are now two of my former teammates (Esteban Ocon and Marcus Ericsson) on the grid that I beat that are still there, which is a weird feeling. But I'm looking forward to the task in DTM now," he added.
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Kevin Bieksa and Wayne Simmonds dropped the gloves just 95 seconds into last night’s 4-3 Ducks shootout win over the Flyers, and Bieksa immediately yanked his opponent’s jersey over his head, to the delight of the crowd and to grins from Simmonds and the officials.
That’s not supposed to happen. NHL players wear something called a fight strap, which binds the back of the jersey to the pants, preventing the jersey from being pulled off. (Losing a jersey is an advantage in a fight, as it gives the shirtless player’s opponent nothing to grab on to. Sabres enforcer Rob Ray was notorious for losing his gear in a fight, occasionally taking it off himself before clinching.) Any player who engaged in a fight without wearing a fight strap is subject to an automatic game misconduct.
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Simmonds wasn’t ejected, though; at the one-minute mark of the video above, you can see he did have his fight strap properly attached. It just broke, which happens on occasion.
PASADENA, CA (WCMH) – An Ohio man made it to the second round of America’s Got Talent, despite mocking one of the judges during his performance.
Daniel Ferguson, a 23-year-old radio sales representative from Ontario, Ohio got on stage and performed DNCE’s ‘Cake by the Ocean,’ using impressions of several famous characters.
Fergusons’s impressions included Goofy, Scooby Doo, Kermit the Frog, Peter Griffin, Mickey Mouse and AGT judge Simon Cowell.
Ferguson shocked the judged when he said it was his first time performing for an actual audience.
“This is your first performance outside of your front room?” Judge Mel B. asked.
“Basically, yes,” Ferguson responded.
“And you killed it, you nailed it. I’m telling you, brilliant!” said Mel B.
“Thank god for you today,” said Simon Cowell. “Because, I was beginning to lose the will to live. I really was. And then you come out, and honestly, everyone is going to love this act.”
Daniel was passed to the next round with yesses from all four judges.
Jack Morris makes it into the baseball Hall of Fame and deserves it. Reuvers cannot find what Joe is looking for on the internets. The Viking fans should not be panicked at all. Patrick says it will all work out.
COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Fire authorities in Denmark have banned the use of open fires across the country because of dry forests and grass as Scandinavia sees an unusual long stretch of very warm weather.
The ban, which entered into force Wednesday, came after weeks with little rain. Denmark’s Meteorological Institute has said this year saw the warmest June in 26 years. Institute spokesman Mikael Scharling said no precipitation was in sight.
The institute recorded an average of 15 degrees Celcius (59 F) for May, breaking a previous record of 13.8 C (56.8 F) for May from 1889.
Similar fire risk warnings have been made in southern parts of Sweden and Norway.
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With viewers grumbling that the results are a fix and the celebrity dancers stung by some unkind comments, this series of Strictly Come Dancing has been in danger of losing the feelgood factor.
But the final is guaranteed to be a happier place after the BBC announced they are scrapping the early elimination.
Traditionally, one of the four couples is voted out in the opening hour of the final, leaving three to battle it out for the Glitterball trophy.
This year, all four will dance through to the very end, where the winner will be decided by a public vote.
The BBC said the decision was taken at the beginning of this series, and is not a response to anything that has happened since the show began.
But the more inclusive final follows accusations that the BBC One show has taken a nasty turn this year.
MOSCOW (AP) — The Kremlin is warning that Moscow could respond quid pro quo if Washington restricts operations of Russian news outlets in the United States.
Russian President Vladimir Putin's spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, said Friday that Russian state-funded RT television network and Sputnik news agency had come under "unprecedented pressure" in the U.S.
RT said it faces a U.S. demand to register as a foreign agent and provide detailed personal data for its staff, the request it said amounts to an attempt to push it out of the U.S. media market.
Peskov warned that if the U.S. hampers the Russian news outlets' operation in violation of media freedom, "actions on the basis of the principle of reciprocity can't be excluded." He added that Russia respects press freedom and treats foreign media equally.
Anita Pallenberg, and then partner Keith Richards, pictured together around 1970. The couple was together for more than a decade. (Photo: Keystone)
NEW YORK — Anita Pallenberg, a model and actress who served as a muse for The Rolling Stones, has died. She was 75.
A spokesperson for Keith Richards told The Associated Press that Pallenberg died Tuesday at St. Richard’s Hospital in the city of Chichester, located in southeast England.
The cause of death was not revealed, but the statement released Wednesday said Pallenberg “had been ill for some time” and that her family was by her side.
Richards, the father of Pallenberg’s children, said in a statement she was “a most remarkable woman. Always in my heart.”
Pallenberg was born on April 6, 1942. She is survived by a son, a daughter and five grandchildren.
The Stones’ Miss Amanda Jones and You Got the Silver were inspired by Pallenberg.
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Kesha and Macklemore are coming to Upstate New York for one night next summer.
The "Good Old Days" team will bring their "Adventures of Kesha and Macklemore" tour to the Darien Lake Amphitheater on Sunday, July 22.
Pre-sale tickets will be available at 9:00 a.m. EST on Wednesday, December 13. Regular tickets will go on sale Friday at noon on Ticketmaster.
It is currently the tour's only scheduled stop in Upstate New York.
Both artists released new LPs in 2017. Kesha's "Rainbow" was her first new album in five years, and Macklemore's "Gemini" was his second solo album without recording partner Ryan Lewis.
Maiden United, the acoustic Iron Maiden tribute project featuring Damian Wilson (Threshold, Headspace) and Ruud Jolie (Within Temptation), will play their biggest show yet at the Royal Theatre Carré in Amsterdam, The Netherlands on January 27th, 2018.
The Flight To Carré documentary follows Maiden United’s 10 year journey to their biggest show yet at the Royal Theatre Carré. Episode #11 is available for streaming below.
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Maiden United recently announced that the first guest musicians who will join Damian, Ruud, Mike Coolen (Within Temptation), Joey Bruers (Up The Irons), Huub van Loon (Dearworld) and Thijs Schrijnemakers (Orgel Vreten) at the Royal Theatre Carré in Amsterdam will be Sharon den Adel (Within Temptation), Dennis Stratton (Iron Maiden) and Wudstik (Ayreon). More guests to be announced.
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NASHVILLE, TN — The Nashville Scene, the Nashville Post and nFocus have been purchased by Freeman Webb Co.
The partners are Bill Freeman and Jimmy Webb. Freeman confirmed the purchase in a interview with The Tennessee Tribune.
Freeman Webb Co. a real estate investment firm that deals in acquisition, management and renovation of multi-family residential and commercial property.
Plays Of The Year 2016
A Look Back At Some Of The Best Moments In The 2016 Sports Season
by Zach Borg
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Before ringing in the New Year, it’s a KDLT Sports tradition to salute the days gone by!
On New Years Day 2017 we look back at some of the best sights, sounds and moments from the year in local sports 2016! Click on the video viewer to re-live a championship year!
Police are investigating a shooting which lead to a crash then a carjacking in Jackson.
According to JPD, a woman was carjacked by a man named "Lil J" following a car crash on Lynch Street and Hwy 80.
Jackson police say shots were fired near the Texaco gas station which caused a car crash and then a carjacking near the intersection.
Jackson police are looking for a gray 2005 Chevy Impala with a MS tag WBJ785.
Update: Female carjacked by armed black male, “Lil J” following vehicle crash at Lynch St./Hwy 80–*BOLO*gray 2005 Chevy Impala, MS tag WBJ 785, last seen traveling west on Hwy 80 from Lynch St. — Jackson Police Dept. (@JacksonMSPolice) December 11, 2017
A male subject was injured and taken to the hospital. We are working to get more details and will update as soon as we know more.
If you see a car matching this description, please call police.
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Like many Colombians, Johana Martinez and Fabio Grinon are hoping peace will finally take hold in 2017. But for the couple - both FARC rebels - it will mean an unfamiliar civilian life with their son.
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NEW YORK — Best Buy Co., the nation’s largest consumer electronics retailer, says it will be handing out bonuses to more than 100,000 employees, joining a list of companies sharing a portion of their windfall from the corporate tax reform law with employees.
The Minneapolis-based chain says that this month it will pay one-time bonuses of $1,000 to full-time workers and $500 to part-time employees.
Company spokesman Jeff Shelman said full-time salaried employees on a bonus plan will not get the extra funds.
Best Buy joins a list of others including Walmart Inc., Walt Disney Co. and Starbucks Corp., adopting measures such as giving out bonuses, enhancing maternity benefits and raising wages in the wake of the tax overhaul.
The Best Buy bonuses were first reported by the Star Tribune in Minneapolis.
Harry Redknapp has been named as the new manager of Birmingham City FC.
The ex-Pompey boss has agreed to replace Gianfranco Zola, who resigned yesterday.
Harry Redknapp celebrates winning the FA Cup as Portsmouth manager in 2008. Picture: PA
Redknapp has previously managed AFC Bournemouth, West Ham United, Tottenham Hotspur and QPR.
The 70-year-old led Portsmouth to FA Cup glory in 2008.
He has not managed in England since leaving QPR in February 2015.
He took charge of Jordan for two World Cup Qualifiers last year and also worked as an advisor at Derby County last season.
Birmingham are currently 20th in the Sky Bet Championship table, three points above the relegation zone.
His first game in charge of the club, who announced his arrival on their Twitter account, will be at city rivals Aston Villa on Sunday.
The length of his contract has not been disclosed.
Grayson County, Texas - A Bells Texas police officer was arrested over the weekend, accused improper photo/visual recording.
Investigators say Scott Kilmer was working an off duty job at a business outside Van Alstyne, when someone complained he was videotaping up a woman's dress.
More details this afternoon starting at 5:00 on KTEN News.
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The Side by Side service helps people with dementia to continue to live independently and remain active members of their local community. Volunteers will provide support to enable people with dementia to go out and about in their community and keep doing the things they enjoy or to try out new activities. The service is unique to each individual as it is based upon what the person with dementia would like to do.
A former crew member of a cargo ship that sank after losing propulsion in a hurricane questioned why the ship's owner didn't do more to protect the crew.
The Florida Times-Union reports ( http://bit.ly/2lQaSzH ) that former able seaman Marvin Hearman III testified Tuesday before the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Board of Investigation in Jacksonville, Florida.
The El Faro sank Oct. 1, 2015, while traveling from Jacksonville to Puerto Rico. All 33 aboard died.
Hearman testified that Tote Services Inc. managers often called the ship to tell captains to slow down and conserve fuel, but didn't call to warn the crew they were headed into a strong hurricane.
In a statement, Tote spokesman Darrell Wilson said the company disagrees strongly with Hearman's testimony and is committed to supporting the lost sailors' families.
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The Latest on the incident in which a van plowed down a Toronto sidewalk, killing and injuring several people (all times local):
8:55 a.m.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says authorities see no national security element in the seeming attack on pedestrians in Canada's largest city.
Trudeau says the incident "hasn't changed the overall threat level in Canada," though it occurred as Cabinet ministers from the G7 nations are meeting in Toronto.
Trudeau says Canada will do whatever it can to keep its citizens safe, while staying true to its values.
Speaking at a news conference Tuesday, he said, "We cannot as Canadians choose to live in fear every single day as we go about our daily business."
Police are trying to determine why a driver plowed a rented van along a crowded sidewalk in Toronto, killing 10 people and injuring 15 in what many said seemed a deliberate attack.
Justice (retd) Nasirul Mulk to be sworn in as interim prime minister on Friday
ISLAMABAD: Justice (retd) Nasirul Mulk will take oath of caretaker prime minister on Friday.
The five-year term of the incumbent government would come to an end today at midnight.
The oath taking ceremony of the interim prime minister wold take place at the President House in Islamabad.
President Mamnoon Hussain would administer oath to the caretaker prime minister at a ceremony where Senate Chairman, Deputy Chairman, politicians and military officials would be present.
According to Geo News, the interim prime minister is expected to take oath between 11:00 am and 12:00 pm.
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PORT COLBORNE, Ont. – A 50-year-old Pickering, Ont., man has drowned in Lake Erie while vacationing at a resort near Port Colborne, Ont.
Niagara Region police say they received a call for help at about 5 p.m. Wednesday regarding a person in possible distress about 180 metres from shore at the Sherkston Shores Beach Resort.
Police, firefighters and a military helicopter from CFB Trenton conducted a search and found the man’s body in the water at about 7:40 p.m.
Police say he was alone at the time of the incident and was in the water on an inflatable lounger.
He was last seen by witnesses trying to swim towards shore before they lost sight of him. The lounger was found several hundred meters from where the man was last seen.
Police say he has been identified and his next of kin notified, but his name has not been released.
Things didn't work out when Ronnie tried to stay with Bernard so Captain Dave has another solution.
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Members of the Severna Park High School graduating class who will be sitting on the stage pose for a fun photo before their graduation at University of Maryland, Baltimore County, on Tuesday morning.
Jewish people will start their festivities Tuesday as Hanukkah begins.
The eight-day Jewish celebration is known as Hanukkah or Chanukah.
History.com said Hanukkah honors “the rededication during the second century B.C. of the Second Temple in Jerusalem.”
One Hanukkah tradition is the lighting of the Hanukkiah which has nine candles. The middle candle is known as a “helper” candle to light the others as the days progress.
The holiday is also widely known as The Festival of Lights.
Jews will also enjoy traditional foods, exchange gifts and play games over the eight days.
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Davis is a member of Fluor Idaho's senior management team, serving as its business services director, a museum news release said. Davis has worked at three U.S. Department of Energy sites where she has helped reduce indirect costs by more than $480 million and implemented cost saving strategies in pension and benefit management exceeding $780 million, the release said.
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If you think it's been getting hotter in your neighbourhood there's now a handy little website you can check to find out.
The Climate Coaster is the design of Dr Geoff Hinchcliffe and Dr Mitchell Whitelaw from the Australian National University.
It tracks temperatures from 112 locations around Australia over two decades.
How Tech Is Driving Agriculture In Africa
From drone technology to mobile apps that assist farmers across the continent, Africa is a pioneer on the agritech front, and the technologies that are being incorporated into agriculture are helping to put food on the tables of people all over the world.
The World Cup has approached boiling point with just eight teams left battling for the ultimate prize, but the Golden Ball is still a wide-open race.
Harry Kane has fired his way to six goals before the quarter-finals and looks like a top contender to become the player of the tournament.
But despite his goalscoring exploits, Kane isn't the favourite to claim to prestigious award.
A world class talent rising through the other half of the draw appears to be Kane's biggest challenge, while Neymar and Philippe Coutinho remain dark horses if they can push Brazil towards another trophy.
Take a look through the gallery to reveal the latest World Cup Golden Ball odds – with Harry Kane rising up the charts.
Bronze in team event is pleasant surprise - head coach of Azerbaijani national team
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Baku, Azerbaijan, April 24
By Anvar Mammadov – Trend:
Bronze medal in the team event was a pleasant surprise, head coach of the Azerbaijani national rhythmic gymnastics team Mariana Vasileva told Trend, commenting on the performances of Azerbaijani gymnasts at AGF Junior Trophy.
"I never expect concrete results. Yesterday as well, I didn't expect a medal. It was important for me that they would perform clearly. Especially since it is harder to perform at home - everyone expects a good result from a gymnast. So the bronze medal was a pleasant surprise," Vasileva said.
The head coach noted that the girls performed at the high level, although there was little time to prepare.
Police identify the woman who died after a double shooting in Stratford early Sunday morning.
Police said the shooting happened on North Avenue just after midnight.
A woman, who was later identified as was 27-year-old, Stratford resident Raenetta Catchings, was pronounced dead at Bridgeport Hospital. Police said a 24-year-old male suffered a gunshot wound and is in critical condition. Police did not release the name of the man.
Investigators are still working to identify the shooter.
Police said the shooting was an isolated incident and there is no threat to the community.
The investigation is ongoing.
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Alaska State Troopers say a 23-year-old Kenai Peninsula man made fake 911 calls to divert officers as they pursued and tried to arrest him.
Clayton Nelson of Kasilof is charged with felony eluding, reckless driving, assault and terroristic threatening. He’s also charged with driving with a revoked license and violating conditions of his release.
Troopers say they spotted Nelson on Saturday afternoon and tried to conduct a traffic stop on his pickup for an outstanding felony warrant from an assault case Friday in Soldotna.
After a pursuit, troopers arrested Nelson.
Trooper investigators say they later determined Nelson had made false 911 calls.
Nelson is being held without bail at Wildwood Pretrial Facility in Kenai.
A message left with the Kenai public defender’s office was not immediately returned.
TAMPA, Fla. (AP)  A Florida police officer has been shot and wounded while serving an arrest warrant at the home of a man facing charges for making violent threats to his family.
Tampa police Chief Brian Dugan said during a news conference that Officer Richard Lehr is in stable condition at a hospital where he was taken after the shooting early Monday.
Police said Lehr and Officer Leigh Smith were serving the warrant at an apartment complex when 35-year-old Walter Richard Jeziorski opened fire.
Dugan pointed to "mental health issues," adding that the shooting is an example of what "officers deal with every day."
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Jeziorski surrendered to police shortly after the shooting.
He had several previous arrests on charges that include battery and domestic violence. It's not clear whether Jeziorski has a lawyer.
Clark County has encouraged affected families to contact the Family Information Center located at 1704 Pinto Lane in Las Vegas if they need any assistance related to the Coroner’s Office processes. If you are unable to travel to the center, a hotline has been established at (702) 455-4281.
1 woman dies in Spokane River in Riverside State Park
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — One person has died after a raft overturned in Riverside State Park along the Spokane River.
Authorities say 12 people were on the raft when it overturned on Tuesday.
KREM-TV says one woman died in the mishap.
Spokane Fire Chief Brian Schaeffer says the woman was a grandmother from Colorado on a trip with her husband and family.
Schaeffer says the rafters were wearing dry suits and had personal flotation devices.
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Story highlights This yearly occurrence happens for a couple of weeks each February
The brightness of the colors depends on the flow of water
(CNN) It's the time of year for the mesmerizing phenomenon "firefall" to illuminate Horsetail Fall in Yosemite National Park.
The natural effect gives the illusion that bright orange lava is flowing off the cliff at the park in California. This magic trick is a natural occurrence that only happens for a couple of weeks each February and draws hundreds of visitors each night.
The "firefall" comes to life when the angle of the setting sun causes light to hit the waterfall just right; making for some amazing Instagram-worthy photos.
"The waterfall is bigger than it has been in a long time due to all the rain and snow we have received," said National Park Service spokesman Scott Gediman.
"It has gained popularity the last few years due to social media," he said. "People come from all over the world to see this."
RED HOOK, N.Y. — Police say a car caught going 166 mph slammed into the back of another vehicle moments later, though both drivers escaped injury.
Police in the Dutchess County town of Red Hook tell the Kingston Daily Freeman (http://bit.ly/2z2XJeg ) that an officer was driving on Route 9G late Wednesday night when he was passed by a 2004 Audi travelling at 140 mph. Police say the Audi driver then accelerated to 166 mph.
Authorities say a short time later the car rear-ended a Jeep. Police say they don't know how fast the Audi was going when it crashed.
Geoffrey Kirui, of Kenya, leads Galen Rupp, of the United States, and the rest of the field along the course of the 121st Boston Marathon on Monday, April 17, 2017, in Brookline, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
HUNTINGTON, N.Y. — A group of New York commuters got together around “9 o’clock on a Saturday” and sang a rendition of Billy Joel’s famous ballad, “Piano Man.”
A video posted on Twitter captured nearly everyone aboard the Long Island Railroad train bound for Huntington singing in unison to the song on May 19.
Professional tennis player Julia Elbaba — who posted the video — says she was on the train talking with a man who mentioned he was in a Billy Joel tribute band.
Elbaba says she sang a few bars with the man and soon, the whole car was singing.
The 23-year-old Oyster Bay resident said in her post on Twitter that she wished LIRR riders could always get along that well.
THIS IS AWFUL: The Police Murder of Daniel Shaver.. “I have seen soldiers deal with al Qaeda terrorists with more professionalism and poise. . . . I know that police have a dangerous job, but they’re not at war. As I noted above, it’s infuriating to see civilian police exercise less discipline than I’ve seen from soldiers in infinitely more dangerous situations. Not one of the men I deployed with would have handled a terrorist detention the way these officers treated American citizens.”
Well, soldiers face the likelihood of discipline if they act badly. This case has gotten some attention, but nothing like the amount it would get if there were a racial angle. But Shaver is just as dead.
‘Shamshera’, the film starring both the reel and real life ‘Sanju’, is all set to hit the big screens on July 31, 2020.
In the project, Sanjay Dutt plays Ranbir Kapoor’s nemesis and the film also stars ‘Befikre’ actor Vaani Kapoor.
Film critic Taran Adarsh took to Twitter to make the announcement.
“Ranbir Kapoor and Sanjay Dutt… #Shamshera release date finalised: 31 July 2020… Costars Vaani Kapoor… Produced by Aditya Chopra… Directed by Karan Malhotra… Starts 2018-end… Shooting will wrap by mid-2019,” he tweeted.
The Karan Malhotra-directorial is set to go on floors by the end of this year and the shooting is expected to wrap by mid-2019.
"I love helping soldiers," reflected Sgt. 1st Class Shanta Cooper on her reasons for moving forward in the Army. Cooper is the budget analyst NCOIC with the 316th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), a Army Reserve unit from Coraopolis, Pa."It's my job to make sure they are taken care of from start to finish," Cooper added.(U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Christopher Bigelow)
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Medical app aims to tackle rape, flag war crimes in conflict-torn Congo
DAKAR, June 14 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Activists behind an app designed to assist doctors document evidence of sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo aim to go beyond obtaining justice for rape victims and collect data which could help secure prosecutions for war crimes.
New syllabus developed for class I-VIII
Islamabad: President Mamnoon Hussain praised the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training for developing new syllabus for class I-VIII and said he was hopeful that it would ensure better education and training of youths.
He was speaking during a meeting of the ministry at the Aiwan-i-Sadr here. The president said the protection of universal character values and respect to the Constitution and democracy were like foundation of a nation and including them in the syllabus could stabilize the state.
He said the new syllabus had laid a better foundation for the country’s youth in connection with better education and training. “It is essential for character building of the new generations to prepare best syllabus for inculcation of national cause and good values,” he said.
Earlier, education and professional training minister Balighur Rehman briefed the president about the new syllabus and said it advocated national cause, peace, respect and tolerance.
MINNEAPOLIS – LeBron James had 25 points, 14 assists and eight rebounds to turn back a charge from Andrew Wiggins and help the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 116-108 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night.
Channing Frye had 21 points and 10 rebounds while starting for All-Star Kevin Love, who will miss at least the next six weeks after having surgery on his left knee. Kyre Irving scored 25 points for the Cavs and James sealed the victory with a stepback 3-pointer with two minutes to play.
Wiggins scored 41 points against the team that drafted him and Karl-Anthony Towns scored 26 for the Wolves, who finished a six-game homestand at 2-4. The Wolves allowed Cleveland to shoot 51 percent and hit 13 3s.
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Jaylen Brown typically provides highly insightful soundbites, but the Boston Celtics swingman took a much simpler approach in his response to recent unfavorable news.
As if the Celtics’ Game 4 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday wasn’t heartbreaking enough, the NBA revealed in its Last Two Minute Report on Monday that the officials missed two foul calls on the Bucks in the final minute, including Khris Middleton’s blatant hacking of Brown on a drive to the basket.
We imagine Brown was a bit sour upon learning of the news, but the second-year player let an emoji and a bandage do the talking for him.
Then again, Brown very well could have already put the game behind him. He and his team will have a chance to avenge the tough defeat Tuesday night when they host Milwaukee in Game 5 of the first-round NBA playoff series.
Orange County Fire Authority officials say a 40-year-old man was airlifted and brought to a nearby hospital after falling on the jetty in the Dana Point Harbor on Sunday, April 16.
Capt. Larry Kurtz, public information officer with OCFA, said the incident occurred around 12:45 p.m. when a man fell while climbing on the rocks on the jetty.
Kurtz said due to the man being about 600 yards out on the jetty, Orange County Fire brought in a helicopter.
Personnel were able to treat the patient before being hoisted into the helicopter.
“It’s very slippery out there with the ocean and the waves, sometimes people lose their balance,” Kurtz said.
He said it was an unfortunate accident but were they were able to extract the man and bring him to the hospital.
A group of green-thumbed seniors gathered at the Clinton Community Park last Thursday to plant flowers in the park’s colourful new garden car.
The garden car was painted last month by some talented young artists from Clinton Public School.
The group of seniors volunteered to be the gardeners of the car, adding the soil and an array of plants to complete the project.
The group was joined by Angela Smith, Central Huron Community Improvement Co-ordinator, who first proposed the project a few months ago to Central Huron Council.
A bylaw was passed at the last council meeting allowing for the retired convertible to be repurposed as a creative project to engage the community, both young and old, then to be placed in public space at the park.
The idea was initially inspired by a trip that Smith took to the vibrant and diverse Kensington Market neighbourhood in downtown Toronto, where the garden car is one of the most-photographed sites in the city.
[India], July 4 (ANI): Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy on Wednesday denied allegations against his family members of defaulting property tax based on the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) survey.
According to BBMP survey, a total of 63 buildings have defaulted in property tax. Former Prime Minister and HD Kumaraswamy's father, HD Deve Gowda's family members are also enlisted as alleged defaulters as per the survey.
On being asked if his family members have defaulted tax, the Karnataka State Janata Dal (Secular) chief said all the dues have been settled. "Everything is remitted, all this news is mischief. This is a conspiracy. We are a rule-abiding family," he said.
Reacting to the same, former chief minister of Karnataka and BJP leader Jagadish Shettar said he didn't have information yet to comment on the issue. Meanwhile, KJ Rao, leader from the Congress party, a JD(S) ally, refused to comment on the issue. (ANI)
The Audible: February 2nd, 2018
On today's edition of The Audible, host Kim Bokamper is joined by former Dolphins tight end, Joe Rose as they discuss all the latest news and notes from the team. Make sure to tune in every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at on Dolphins.com, the Miami Dolphins App, Facebook and Periscope for the latest inside access.
In California, construction crews are trying to lower the level of Lake Oroville and repair emergency spillways at the Oroville Dam, about 75 miles north of Sacramento, to prevent catastrophic flooding downstream. A secondary spillway was opened Monday after the main spillway, which is supposed to safely release water when the lake level is too high, had developed a huge hole, as we reported .
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NEW YORK, April 20 Shareholders of Innoviva Inc. handed a narrow victory to the U.S. respiratory drug company, voting in its three directors after fending off nominees from activist hedge fund Sarissa Capital, according to a source close to the matter.
In a dramatic turn that played out late until Wednesday night, the two sides nearly agreed to avoid the vote through a settlement but the company bowed out of the plan at the last minute when it became clearer that it may win all three seats . The source said a settlement would have added two of Sarissa's director nominees to the board.
Innoviva and Sarissa were not immediately available for comment.
(Reporting by Michael Flaherty; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
Blac Chyna and Rob Kardashian appear to have left the dust of their colossal December schism in 2016, with the on/off again couple ringing in 2017 together; they wanted us all to see!
Happy New Years woohoo ! Hope y'all have a great New Years and be safe ! Ciaooooo
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Baby Dream made an adorable cameo...
Family ❤
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...and they solidified their new beginnings with the most LA thing you can do:
2 hour hike with @blacchyna !! SNAPCHAT name - 👻 robphuckedme
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Here's to 2017, you krazy kids.
TORONTO -- A man accused of driving a van into pedestrians along a stretch of a busy Toronto street has been charged with 10 counts of first-degree murder.
Alek Minassian, of Richmond Hill, Ont., is also facing 13 counts of attempted murder.
The 25-year-old appeared in a packed Toronto courtroom this morning clad in a white jumpsuit and only spoke his name during the brief hearing.
Police arrested Minassian less than half an hour after the incident, which took place at 1:30 p.m. on Monday.
Authorities say 10 people died and another 15 were injured as a result of the attack.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says that while the investigation into the attack is still underway, there is no evidence to suggest it was related to terrorism.
In this episode of “Past Deadline,” host Grace Elletson sits down with Natalie Shanklin, managing editor of The Ithacan and Zoe Howland, co-president of Active Minds, to discuss the Get CAPS Ready campaign from 2015 and its impact today.
(WKYC/NBC News) A Euclid, Ohio police officer is on paid leave after a violent struggle with a suspect was caught on camera.
According to police, an officer pulled over 25-year-old Richard Hubbard III just before 10:30 a.m. Saturday for “a moving/traffic violation.” Hubbard was ordered to exit the car and face away so he could be taken into custody. Police say Hubbard refused, and a violent struggle ensued.
Lashaunda Malone recorded the incident and posted video to Facebook. Officers can be seen wrestling Hubbard to the ground and punching him multiple times. The incident lasted more than three minutes.
“He just got out the car, as soon as he got out the car, the officer grabbed him by the throat,” Malone said. “It was disturbing.”
After Malone’s video went viral, Euclid Police released dash camera video of the whole traffic stop. It shows the officer and the driver interacting for nearly two minutes before the struggle begins.
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Newspaper reporters routinely show up at scenes of violent crime as police descend to restore order and launch investigations. The journalists take notes, talk to officers and witnesses, and try to make sense of the tragedy.
On Thursday afternoon, one shooting episode hit closer to home. It happened at the Capital Gazette in Annapolis, Md., where the employees work under the corporate umbrella of Tronc, the media company that owns the Chicago Tribune and many other properties. These are our colleagues.
Shootings are frighteningly commonplace in American workplaces. People in virtually every store, factory, warehouse
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President Donald Trump has tweeted a military-themed, Independence Day video greeting to the nation. In a short recording, Trump said Wednesday he and first lady Melania Trump wished everyone a happy holiday. (July 4) AP
The Austin City Council has decided to ban all symbols and statues from the Confederacy throughout Austin. KTSA radio host Sean Rima points out that Austin stinks like B. O. and patchouli. Plus, what diversity is in Austin that the city council is worried will be offended?
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A report released this week by P.E.I.'s Office of the Police Commissioner reveals how a student was admitted to the Atlantic Police Academy — despite disclosing to the academy, what the report described as prior "significant deviant behaviour."
The investigator for the commissioner's office said the information should have disqualified the person from consideration for admission to the police academy.
However the application process continued and the student graduated as a police constable, and was then hired by an Island police force.
The student graduated as a police constable, and was then hired by an Island police force. (ACOA)
Dismissed from position
When the officer later applied for a job outside of P.E.I., his interview with that force revealed similar information and led to a criminal investigation, according to the report. That investigation ended without charges.
The commissioner's report says the officer has since been dismissed from his position on P.E.I.
SYDNEY (AP) — Australia’s most powerful investigative authority has recommended that priests who fail to tell police about suspected child sexual abuse should face criminal charges, even when they learn of abuse through confession.
Australia’s Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse recommended in a report on Monday that all states and territories in Australia introduce legislation that would make it a criminal offense for people to fail to report child sexual abuse in an institutional setting. Clergy who find out about sexual abuse during a confidential religious confession would not be exempt from the law.
The royal commission is the nation’s highest form of inquiry. It has been investigating since 2013 how churches and other institutions responded to the sexual abuse of children in Australia over the last several decades.
May 2 Genesee & Wyoming Inc-
* Genesee & Wyoming reports results for the first quarter of 2017
* Q1 revenue $519.1 million versus i/b/e/s view $517.9 million
* Q1 adjusted earnings per share $0.53
* Q1 earnings per share $0.42
* As we look to remainder of 2017, overall view of business trends in g&w markets is unchanged
* In north america, continue to see modest carload growth with several customer projects starting up later in year
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US first lady Melania Trump has been hosting her French counterpart Brigitte Macron during the first official state visit hosted by Donald Trump.
But as the US president and Emmanuel Macron get down to business on trade and nuclear weapons, how does Ms Macron’s chic French style measure up against her host’s American glamour?
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — A $5,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of the person who shot at an off-duty Wichita police officer.
The officer was wearing his uniform while working security at the East Warren Theatre movie theater parking lot Wednesday night when the shooting occurred. He was not injured.
Crime Stoppers announced the reward Tuesday.
Police say someone driving a dark Chevy Suburban or Tahoe with its lights turned off parked behind the officer’s parked vehicle and fired four to six shots before driving off.
The suspect or suspects then drove off.
Over the weekend, at least a thousand Texans gathered in Hermann Park to protest the tearing down of a Sam Houston monument, which has resided there for years. However there was just one problem. No one had any plans to tear down the statue.
Apparently, someone created a fake news story claiming that several activist groups were going to be in Hermann Park demanding that the Sam Houston statue be torn down. The group This Is Texas, caught wind of the fake news story and went with it.
The group then created an event via Facebook to invite others to protest the protesters, groups such as the Black Panther Party, Antifa, etc., as well as the statue coming down. You can read the invite HERE.
Unfortunately, the This Is Texas group showed up on Saturday without challenge from any other groups.
(WTNH)–We had plenty of high school baseball action on Monday afternoon, including the Battle of West Haven.
Notre Dame of West Haven hosting West Haven High. The Green Knights got on the board in the fifth inning on a bases loaded walk. But the Blue Devils responded in the sixth. Sean Jefferson laces one into the gap in left-center. Mike Vitolo would come around to score.
West Haven wins it, 2-1.
The Blue Devils had just one SCC win last season. They’ve got three this year already.
Check out the highlights in the video above.
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PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Fall has been here for a few weeks already, and stargazers were treated last night to an October Harvest Moon.
What is referred to as the Harvest Moon is basically the closest full moon to the autumn equinox.
Besides virtually coinciding with the equinox, the moon rises about 15 to 20 minutes earlier than usual for several days before and after the Harvest moon. In other words, the moon rises near twilight around this time.
A few WAVY viewers caught photos of an orange-tinted moon Thursday and Friday morning.
The Harvest Moon fell in September last year. EarthSky points out that the Sept. 6 full moon happened too early to be the “official” Harvest Moon.
2018’s Harvest Moon is supposed to happen in September as well.
Stay with WAVY.com for the latest news, weather and traffic updates.
Stephanie Shadrick captured hilarious footage of her husband as he tried to set aside his strong southern drawl and speak in a neutral American accent. His attempts were hilarious and quite successful, although the word “oil” presented a bit of a stumbling block.
My husband learning to speak without a southern accent. Absolutely hilarious!
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Highways England has advised motorists to drive with caution after one lane on the M4 eastbound was closed on Saturday morning (February 3).
A car has collided with the central reservation barrier between J17 (Chippenham/Cirencester) and J16 (Swindon) in Wiltshire, closing the outside lane.
Traffic officers are en route to the incident and Somerset Live will bring live updates as the motorway is looked to be cleared.
Have you been affected by this lane closure? Have you pics of the incident? Let us know by emailing james.brinsford@localworld.co.uk.
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ROME (Reuters) - Two polls show that between 60-72 percent of Italians want the country to remain part of the euro while 23-24 percent would choose to drop the common currency.
The euro sign in front of the former headquarters of the European Central Bank (ECB) is reflected in a puddle during heavy rain in Frankfurt, Germany, November 20, 2017. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach/File Photo
The polls were taken by the Euromedia and Piepoli organizations for state television Rai’s “Porta a Porta” program broadcast on Wednesday night.
The euro has become part of the political debate ahead of snap elections expected for later this year or early in 2019.
The Piepoli poll showed that 72 percent wanted to stay, 23 percent wanted to leave, and five percent were undecided.
The Euromedia poll showed that 60 percent wanted to stay, 24 percent wanted to leave, and 16 percent were undecided.
Matt Wordsworth reported this story on Thursday, June 15, 2017 17:50:00
You might have seen and heard the coverage of our correspondent Adam Harvey in Marawi in the Philippines where the government is battling Islamic militants aligned to Islamic State.
Today, Adam Harvey was shot and a bullet is lodged in his neck.
His injuries are not life threatening but he's on his way to hospital for treatment.
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Real Kashmir Football Club are gearing up for the I-League second division and have signed former Scottish international and Rangers left-back David Robertson, reported PTI.
RKFC will kick-off their maiden second division campaign against local rivals Lone Star Kashmir FC in a derby on January 21.
Speaking to PTI, a club official said, “We are pleased to announce Robertson as the head coach cum manager of the Real Kashmir Football Club. We have made a history of sorts by becoming the first club in Kashmir to bring in a coach from Europe.”
Robertson, who has a UEFA Pro Licence, also played for Leeds United and another Scottish side Aberdeen FC. The left-back won six straight Scottish Premier Division with Rangers from 1992 to 1997, also winning three Scottish Cups and three League Cups with the Gers.
It’s almost summer, so Ex On The Beach is returning to MTV in the coming weeks.
It’s one of our secret reality show guilty pleasures, alongside the likes of Love Island and Real Housewives, and we can’t get enough of all the drama.
But the real reason to watch tends to be that there’s always one or two total hunks thrown into the mix, and this year they’ve not disapppointed.
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KARACHI: At least 15 sugarcane farmers protesting against the Sindh government were arrested by police when they tried to march to the Bilawal House here on Monday.
The protesters gathered at Bilawal Chowrangi and attempted to march to the Bilawal House. However, the police used force to disperse them.
More than 15 protestors managed to reach the Bilawal House, but the police arrested and shifted to police station.
The sugarcane were protesting against the sugar millers who have not as yet stated crushing process.
The protesters alleged that sugar millers were offer them rate of Rs140 per 40kg instead of government’s fixed prices of Rs182 per 40kg.—PPI
Armed men attacked a prison in Bahrain on Sunday, freeing several convicts and killing a policeman, the interior ministry said. "An armed attack on the Jau reform and rehabilitation center resulted in the death of policeman Abdul Salam Saif and the escape of a number of inmates convicted of terrorist crimes," the ministry said in a statement.
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All Department of Defense personnel and Family members are encouraged to attend the Days of Remembrance Observance for the Wiesbaden Community on April 25 at 11:45 a.m. in the Tony Bass Auditorium.
Border Patrol agents seized more than 100 pounds of cocaine with an estimated $1.5 million value Tuesday, June 13, after a suspect attempted to elude a checkpoint inspection on the I-15 in Temecula, according to a U.S. Customs and Border Patrol news release.
The 46-year-old man, who arrived at the checkpoint driving a 2000 Infinity QX4 SUV, was referred to a secondary inspection area, but the driver sped away.
Agents stopped him after a pursuit into a residential area near Temecula Parkway. The suspect attempted to flee on foot but he was caught when an agent deployed a stun gun on him, the release stated.
Agents discovered 37 bundles of cocaine stashed inside a speaker box and plastic container in the vehicle’s rear cargo area.
The suspect was not identified by name. He was booked at a detention facility and will face state narcotics charges.
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – The Wichita Police Department announced Tuesday afternoon that two officers were placed on administrative review.
Wichita Police Chief Gordon Ramsay gave the following statement on Facebook live. Media were not present at the event.
The Wichita Police Department is conducting an internal investigation that involves misconduct by department members. This case is the result of a criminal investigation being conducted by another law enforcement agency. Two police officers are on administrative review pending the outcome of the criminal and internal investigation. We will continue to be transparent and keep our media community members informed of critical matters of the police department. Because this is an active investigation, we are unable to comment further on this case.”
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Expert Patients Programme (EPP) builds on the principal that people who live with long-term health problems know best how their condition affects the way they feel on a day to day basis, their lifestyle and ability to accomplish activities important to them. The course also looks at ways to positively manage symptoms and changing emotions that can be brought about by living with long-term health conditions. The UK and international evidence into the effectiveness of the programme has been excellent - EPP is the leading self-management/self-care programme in the UK. The course consits of six weekly sessions lasting two and a half hours, once a week with a 20 min refreshment break.
A new service to help children deal with a cancer diagnosis in the family will take place in Hope Centre in Enniscorthy.
Kids aged between 5 and 12 can now attend a group where they’ll learn what is happening and to meet others who are in a similar position.
The progamme called Climb will start on the 21st of September and continues every Thursday for 6 weeks.
Anyone who wants to get involved in the programme is asked to contact the Hope Centre on 053 923 8555.
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A man was shot during a robbery at a Memphis church Monday.
The shooting happened around noon at Wholeness Church of God and Christ, which is located in the 1700 block of Winchester Road.
The victim was taken to the hospital in non-critical condition.
The shooter remains at large.
WMC Action News 5 is on the scene gathering more details about the shooting and the search for the shooter.
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HARRISBURG – The PA House approved legislation designating Sept. 27 of each year as “First Responders Day” in Pennsylvania. The measure, House Bill 760, is sponsored by Berks County Rep. David Maloney because he is a strong believer in volunteerism and a community of neighbors who look out for each other. Pennsylvanians depend on volunteers for fire protection and EMS services. 97% of all fire services in Pennsylvania are staffed by volunteers. About 150,000 first responders perform these crucial services in Pennsylvania and 30,000 sworn police officers protect lives and property, detect and prevent crimes, and uphold the law and ensure justice. According to FEMA, 38 firefighters have been killed in the line of duty in 2018 and seven EMTs/firefighter-paramedics have been killed. The Officer Down Memorial Page is up to 60 law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty in 2018.
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Wed, Jun 14: The City of Port Coquitlam is cracking down on aggressive and dangerous dogs. Jill Bennett tells us about new bylaws, and the penalties for those who don’t follow them.
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is meeting his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, for talks on bilateral relations and international issues.
Maduro's visit on Friday comes amid stringent U.S. sanctions on the South American nation and a deepening political crisis in Venezuela, as the country struggles with triple-digit inflation and widespread shortages.
The foreign ministers of both countries will also participate in the second meeting of their joint "partnership commissions" aimed at forging cooperation between the two countries, according to the Turkish president's office.
Maduro's visit follows a tour to Russia and to Belarus, where he discussed expanding military ties with the ex-Soviet nation.
In February 2016, Erdogan visited Chile, Peru and Ecuador to boost trade ties between Turkey and South America.
SYRIZA lawmakers participating in a parliamentary committee set up to investigate 10 Greek politicians allegedly linked to a bribery scandal involving the Swiss drugs manufacturer Novartis, requested on Tuesday a two-day extension to submit their official report, sparking criticism from the opposition.
The request was send on Tuesday morning to opposition MPs by the head of the panel and SYRIZA MP Thodoris Dritsas, in an email marked as “urgent.”
The opposition claims SYRIZA requested the extension to study the conclusions of other parties and prepare the answers for its own report.
Last week, the panel concluded it was not competent to investigate the allegations and the file will be returned to judicial authorities.
Governing coalition MPs responded that the main body of the report, which will state the panel’s inability to look into the case, will be submitted on Tuesday and a final version will be submitted with additional notes on Thursday.
TORONTO — Two more Ontario Liberal cabinet ministers have announced they won't be running for re-election next year, including the deputy premier.
Deb Matthews, the deputy premier and advanced education minister, says she will not run again in the 2018 election, but she will continue to serve as the Liberals' campaign co-chair.
Treasury Board President Liz Sandals says at 70 years old and having spent 30 years in elected office, she too has made the decision to retire.
The Liberals have been behind the Progressive Conservatives in the polls, but Sandals and Matthews say they believe their party will win the next election.
The Argentinian beauty is a 23-year-old model who grew up in Misiones.
The blonde is believed to have rose to fame thanks to a modelling career at a young age, being the face for brands Cerini and Falabella.
Juan’s supposed girlfriend has reportedly won Model of the Year in Argentina three years in a row.
Juan, 29, and Julia seemingly keep their relationship low-key.
The couple met in 2013 and are believed to have got together shortly after.
CLEMSON, S.C. — Clemson’s starting backcourt of Marquise Reed and Shelton Mitchell is returning for one more season.
Reed, the Tigers leading scoring last season, and Mitchell both announced they have withdrawn from the NBA draft and will play one more year with the Tigers.
Reed averaged 15.8 points while Mitchell had a career-best 12.2 points a game this past season in helping Clemson (25-10) reach the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament. It was the Tigers first NCAA trip since 2011.
Reed and Mitchell, Clemson’s point guard, both entered the draft last month. Neither hired an agent making them eligible to return. It also means the core of this year’s NCAA team is back with the guards joining forward Elijah Thomas next season.
Clemson coach Brad Brownell says having Reed and Mitchell back gives the Tigers one of the better backcourts in the Atlantic Coast Conference.
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The weather didn't stop one Albany church from having a nice southern barbeque. St. James Missionary Baptist Church held their third annual 'Unity in the Community BBQ event' Saturday.
DOVER, Del. --- Dover's $148 million spending plan for the next fiscal year is set for a vote next month.
The city is considering a $130 million operating budget with an $18 million capital spending plan for Fiscal Year 2019. the plan does not call for any tax or utility increases.
Dover Mayor Robin Christiansen said the budget is expected to receive a vote at an upcoming meeting in June.
This artist's rendering shows the first interstellar asteroid: 'Oumuamua. This unique object was discovered on Oct. 19, 2017 by the Pan-STARRS 1 telescope in Hawaii. The University of Toronto's Alan Jackson reported Monday, March 19, 2018, that the asteroid — the first confirmed object in our solar system originating elsewhere — is probably from a binary star system. That's where two stars orbit a common center. According to Jackson and his team, the asteroid was likely ejected from its system as planets formed. European Southern Observatory via AP M. Kornmesser
The Sports Xtra Play of the Week comes courtesy of the Coronado Mustangs and Blair Conwright.
In the Class 5A State Quarterfinal game against Denton Ryan, Coronado's Blair Conwright made a spectacular catch and kept both feet in bounds for a Mustangs first down. Coronado did fall to Denton Ryan in the game 69-49, the Mustangs finish the season 13-1.
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LOS ANGELES - An evidentiary hearing should have been held to determine whether a California Highway Patrol (CHP) officer had sufficient information in 2010 to begin an investigation into whether a man committed insurance fraud by further damaging a tow truck, a California appeals panel ruled June 12 (Mark Jeffrey Tornow v. Superior Court of Los Angeles County, et al., No. B271895, Calif. App., 2nd Dist., 7th Div., 2017 Cal. App. Unpub LEXIS 4020).
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The Alligator Gets a Whoopin!!!
Visitors at a Everglade State state park captured the foremost unlikely Associate in Nursingimal beatdown you may ever see once they recorded a horse straight-up kicking an alligator’s ass.
TYLER, Texas (AP) — James Cavender, the founder of the Cavender’s western wear retail chain, has died in East Texas.
Company Chief Financial Officer Jim Thompson says Cavender died Tuesday at East Texas Medical Center in Tyler. He was 87.
Thompson said Wednesday that Cavender, over the past few years, had health issues that left him hospitalized at various times. Thompson did not elaborate.
The company was founded in 1965 in Pittsburg, Texas, where Cavender still lived with his wife, Pat. Thompson says Cavender about 20 years ago turned over day-to-day business operations to his three sons.
The company, now based in Tyler, operates more than 70 stores in Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Colorado, Missouri, Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, Kansas and Nebraska.
Trump and first lady Melania Trump inspected hurricane damage in Puerto Rico last week. Her omboard the USS Kearsarge. AP
(JTA) – An Israeli soldier from an elite unit was dismissed for not helping to stop the Palestinian teenager who stabbed him as he guarded the entrance to a West Bank settlement.
The soldier was dismissed from his combat position in the Maglan unit for “not working to neutralize the terrorist as expected of him as a combat soldier in the Israel Defense Forces,” the IDF said Tuesday in a statement.
It is not known if he will be completely removed from the unit.
A Palestinian girl, 16, stabbed the soldier with a screwdriver in front of the Mevo Dotan settlement on June 1. The soldier ran while other troops chased after the assailant and shot her. She later died from her injuries in an Israeli hospital.
THERE is more than the usual anticipation as Collingwood and Essendon face off in the traditional Anzac Day match on Wednesday afternoon.
The Magpies (2-2, 106.7%) had one of their best wins in years last time out, defeating Adelaide by 48 points at the Adelaide Oval, in a sign they might be doing more than just making up the numbers in 2018.
But the Bombers (2-2, 99.2%) were also impressive in their last outing, defeating previously-unbeaten Port Adelaide and showing much more defensive intent.
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Donald Trump’s government has issued an ultimatum to Nato members, telling allies they must start increasing defense spending or it will "moderate its commitment" to them.
Gen James Mattis, the Pentagon chief, said the collective defence alliance must adopt a road map of dates for members to reach the Nato target of spending 2 per cent of GDP on their militaries.
The secretary of state of defence called it a "fair demand" based on the "political reality" in Washington.
The blunt warning that America could scale back its commitment to the 28-member alliance came only weeks after Theresa May said she was convinced Mr Trump was "100 per cent behind Nato" after her trip to Washington.
Gen Mattis said it was no longer acceptable for the American taxpayer to “carry a disproportionate share of the defense of Western values," according to a statement released at a Nato summit in Brussels.
"Americans cannot care more for your children's future security than you do," he said.
MEPs in Strasbourg have backed proposals to bring an end to the gender pension gap that exists in the European Union.
Ideas include providing credits for maternity, paternity or parental leave and to those who leave their job to care for the sick and elderly.
Independent MEP for this area Marian Harkin says women have smaller pensions, as they are the ones who often quit their jobs to become full-time carers……………
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The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s staff recruitment programme and the significant number of vacancies in critical posts came under fire at a safety and security committee meeting yesterday, where the ANC called for urgent action to fill the posts.
ANC councillor Andile Mfunda said the time for rhetoric was over and called on mayor Athol Trollip to act quickly to provide the people of the Bay with employment.
“We are worried because these things of filling critical vacancies take too long.
“If a post is vacant and is budgeted for why can’t we fill that position?
“Remember that you promised the people of the metro during the elections that these positions would be filled,” Mfunda said.
The ANC’s Xola Tyali criticised the metro’s decision to hire only two firefighters for the city in the wake of the fires that had raged through the Garden Route and several parts of the Bay earlier this year.
Lawyer: Woman punched by cop on beach never spit at officers
WILDWOOD, N.J. (AP) — A Philadelphia woman seen on video being punched in the head by a police officer on a New Jersey beach says she didn’t spit at the officers before the altercation.
An attorney for 20-year-old Emily Weinman tells Philly.com the charges against her are exaggerated. Weinman says she was spitting sand out of her mouth after being knocked to the ground. She’s facing two counts of aggravated assault on a police officer, disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. The video filmed by another beachgoer Saturday shows two officers trying to subdue Weinman and one officer hitting her in the head. The officers have been reassigned to administrative duty. Wildwood Mayor Ernie Troiano says the body camera footage will show the woman spitting at the officers and kicking one in the groin.
Oriola-KD has reported a modest set of results for its 2016 fiscal year, hurt by weakness in its Consumer business.
For the year, sales were up 1% to €1.64bn, with adjusted operating profit edging up 0.5% to €61.1m, while adjusted EBITDA grew by 4.1% to €86.8m.
The group said its overall growth matched that of the wider market, but its Consumer business offset above-average growth at its Services business. It however noted that it continued to expand its Consumer pharmacy network, and is also growing its online sales.
Oriola-KD noted that its development programme, begun in 2015, is expected to be completed by the end of 2018. It said the costs related to this programme, as well as intensified competition in the Swedish retail, will negatively impact profits in 2017.
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PawStroll, a Detroit-based professional dog service company, will now offer ice cream for dogs.
The sweet snacks are a part of PawStroll's new line of non-GMO ice cream products made for dogs with all-natural ingredients. Treats include ice cream cups, ice cream sandwiches, ice cream cookie sandwiches and ice cream cakes.
PawStroll's test kitchen has created four initial ice cream flavors: peanut butter, peanut butter and bacon, PB&J and chocolate chip.
Prices:
Ice cream cups
4-ounce cup - $3.50
4-pack - $13.00
Ice cream sandwiches
Per sandwich - $2.00
4-pack - $7.50
Ice cream cakes
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On July 13, the sweet dog treats will be available online and at these two retail shops:
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Nightmare on the city’s streets
The number of street crimes in Karachi is rising at an alarming rate. The incidents of mobile phone snatching have once again trampled with the peace of the city. According to the authorities, thousands of mobile phones were snatched within a year. No arrests have been made so far.
The criminals are wandering the streets of the city and robbing people at gun point. It seems that those responsible for maintaining peace in the city are not carrying out their duties efficiently.
Faiz-Ur-Rehman (Karachi)
DICKINSON COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities and officials with USD 473 are investigating a social media concern.
Chapman High School reported on the school web site that those involved with the concern are in custody and students are safe.
A K-9 search has taken place along with a lockdown to insure our students safety.
We do not feel that there is any reason for concern for the safety of our students and staff. We are taking every precaution to ensure that all Chapman High School students are safe and secure.
No additional details were released Friday afternoon.
April 10 Gosuncn Technology Group Co Ltd :
* Sees Q1 FY 2017 net profit to increase by 0.07 percent to 10.3 percent, or to be 64.4 million yuan to 71 million yuan
* Says Q1 FY 2016 net profit was about 64.4 million yuan
* Says increased in railway safety business and smart city big data business as main reasons for the forecast
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LAHORE: The deputy jail officer of Kot Lakhpat failed to appear before the court despite repeated summons issued to him by the additional district and sessions judge after taking strong notice of the officer’s conduct. The judge issued bailable arrest warrants and directed the Lahore CCPO to ensure appearance of the deputy superintendent on Feb 17 for not joining trial proceedings of Indian spy Sarabjit Singh’s murder in prison.
The suspects, Amir Tamba and Mudassar, had been indicted in the murder case. They were fellow prisoners of Singh and allegedly tortured him to death in May 2013.
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National Front leader Marine Le Pen will borrow €6 million from her father Jean-Marie Le Pen’s political fund, Cotelec, to fund her presidential race as French banks refuse to loan money to the far-right party.
Cotelec must finance the National Front’s campaigns, party vice president Florian Philippot said in an interview Sunday with French radio Europe 1.
“The fundamental issue is that the French banks refuse to lend and choose candidates for the presidential election they finance and the ones they don’t,” he said.
National Front is struggling to raise the €20 million it needs to run its presidential and legislative campaigns this year after the party’s Russian lender failed.
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STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Support for Sweden’s ruling Social Democrats rose by 2.8 percentage points from a month earlier to 25.9 percent, a Demoskop opinion poll published by daily Expressen showed on Wednesday.
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Combined support for the Social Democrats and the Green Party which make up the minority governing coalition and their budget partner the Left Party was 39.2 percent while the mainstream center-right opposition parties polled at 36.5 percent.
The anti-immigration Sweden Democrats were supported by 21.0 percent of potential voters in the poll.
The general election will be held on Sept. 9.
Krewe Mystique de la Capitale, the oldest parading Mardi Gras krewe in Baton Rouge, maintains an appeal that rests on the nature of its name—every year, the identities of the newly appointed king and queen, concealed by masks, remain a mystery until the day of the krewe’s ball. Mystique holds several events leading up to the Mardi Gras season, including spring crawfish parties, mother/daughter luncheons and entourage parties. The fun culminates in the parade and ball, the latter of which will take place February 11 with the theme “A Mystique Odyssey,” when the year’s royalty finally reveal their true faces. “The krewe first started back in 1976, but it still manages to carry on its traditions,” says 1980 queen and current board member Kris Cangelosi. “Mystique is about family and friends having a great time enjoying the Carnival spirit every year.”
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - A California man suspected of stealing a football autographed by former San Francisco 49er Jerry Rice has turned himself in and returned the football.
The San Francisco Chronicle reported (http://bit.ly/2ptnLT6 ) Sunday that 45-year-old Patrick Van Lam went to a San Jose police station Saturday after seeing viral photos of himself on social media taking the ball at a charity auction.
The ball went missing after it was purchased for $3,500 at the April 9 fundraiser to benefit Chinese orphans with special needs.
The newspaper reported that Van Lam was arrested on suspicion of burglary and grand theft.
Police say a second man helped Van Lam take the ball.
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A 30-year-old Houma man has been arrested in the alleged rape of a 58-year-old acquaintance outside a bar.
Jonathan LeCompte faces one count of simple rape in connection with an Aug. 11 incident in the 8500 block of Main Street.
Police said the victim and the suspect were at a local bar when he asked her to step outside. During the encounter, LeCompte allegedly grabbed the victim, stripped her and sexually assaulted her. It was also reported to law enforcement that the suspect threatened the victim, telling her she better not report it.
LeCompte was taken to the Terrebonne Parish Criminal Justice Complex to be booked and jailed to await bond or court.
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SAN MATEO COUNTY (KRON) — Part of Highway 84 was closed Monday morning due to a car crash and down power line in the unincorporated San Mateo County community of La Honda, county officials said.
The highway was closed at Peek A Boo Lane and at La Honda Rd. from around 8:00 a.m. to about 10:00 a.m.
There is no word of injuries, or what caused the overturn accident at this time.
Expect delays if traveling through this area.
Update: One way Traffic Control now in place but no ETO https://t.co/ekBWGDa9J0 — Robin Winston (@RobinWinstonTV) April 17, 2017
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State Dept. approves $15bn sale of THAAD missile defense to Saudi Arabia - Pentagon
The US State Department approved the sale of Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) to Saudi Arabia for estimated $15 billion the day after Saudi Arabia agreed to buy Russian S-400 air defense system
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Get free entry on Saturday and Sunday at 175 institutions with Bank of America's Museum on Us program. There are even more deals during Broward Attractions & Museums Month, which is offering buy-one-get-one free admissions at 17 hot spots through Oct. 15.
Stores are having some of the biggest clearance sales of the season for Columbus Day. I've got a long list of coupons so you can save even more. Now's a great time to stock up on discounted summer items which are good all year long in these parts.
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North Korea's deputy U.N. ambassador is accusing the United States of turning the Korean peninsula into "the world's biggest hotspot" and creating "a dangerous situation in which a thermonuclear war may break out at any moment."
Kim In Ryong told a news conference Monday that U.S.-South Korean military exercises being staged now are the largest-ever "aggressive war drill." He said North Korea's measures to bolster its nuclear forces are self-defensive "to cope with the U.S. vicious nuclear threat and blackmail."
He says his country "is ready to react to any mode of war desired by the U.S."
They used to call it Ireland's 33rd county. Kilburn went 'green' in the mid-20th century when Irish migration to north west London hit its peak.
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A 12-year-old girl who went missing Monday night was found safe.
Mackenzie Thomas, 12, went missing since 5:30 p.m. Monday, according to Memphis Police Department.
Police said Thomas got into an argument with her mother, and when the car they were in stopped near Hinton Avenue and Lyford Avenue, Thomas jump out of the car and ran away.
Thomas was found around 10:05 p.m. Monday.
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Jim Cramer sits down with Intel CEO Brian Krzanich to discuss developments at Intel, including a recent security flaw and takeover rumors.
Ghana’s Fencing Patron, George Haldane Lutterodt has been appointed as Chef de mission for the 2018 Fencing Commonwealth Junior & Cadet Championships to be held in Newcastle -upon-Tyne, England between 23 -31 July.
Lutterodt has been tasked to steer all activities leading up to adequate preparations for the Ghanaian contingents ahead of the Games.
According to the President of the Fencing Association, their patron will bring his expertise on board.
“He is a patron to the Ghana Fencing Association and his contribution to the sport, it will be appropriate to tap his experience.
“We were looking for a credible person and we think George Haldane Lutterodt is the right one”, he told Starr Sports.
Lutterodt as a sports administrator and Peace Ambassador attended The London School of Economics and Political Science.
Nollywood actress Genevieve Nnaji stepped out in style today to celebrate the African culture.
She was spotted at the Afrika Shrine in which the French president, Emmanuel Macron is also present.
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The merged photos discover myself in a series of self-portraits witch captures the surreal poetry of reality. That is why the beings which I represent here seem to float in an atmosphere of fantasy and strangeness. These portraits show me as in a dream and wave together notions of female identity and evidence of everyday live. So – while working - I tried to follow personal paths, as well as wanderings and dreams and I need to feel what I photograph.
I shooted the portraits with the self-timer of my camera and then I merged it with other images. With this technique, I could control the process of creating the new single frame. I am always interested in creativity and pushing my artwork further.
Sunday, April 15 was a sad day for the linguistics community because this was when Michael Halliday died.
Halliday was known for his grammatical description called Systemic Functional Grammar, or SFG. His theory has been somewhat influential on the study of grammar, as it takes a slightly different approach when compared to other theories.
Michael, you will be missed by me and others in the linguistics community. Your contributions to the field will not be forgotten.
The United States has a long and proud history as an immigrant nation. But those communities have been left paralyzed by fear following President Donald Trump's sweeping immigration reforms.
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TORONTO — The Progressive Conservatives are asking the Ontario Provincial Police to investigate millions in ineligible expenses — including scuba gear and raccoon traps — filed by nine power generators in the province.
Auditor general Bonnie Lysyk reported last week that the generators claimed up to $260 million in ineligible costs between 2006 and 2015, though the Independent Electricity System Operator says it's closer to $200 million.
The expenses were claimed under a program designed to pay power generators for fuel, maintenance and operating costs when the IESO puts them on standby to supply energy.
The IESO has recovered $168 million of those billings that were deemed inappropriate.
HILLSBOROUGH (AP) — An Orange County chapter of the NAACP is asking the school board to enact a ban on the Confederate flag.
The News & Observer of Raleigh reports Northern Orange County NAACP President Patricia Clayton sent a letter to Superintendent Todd Wirt asking for a ban on school grounds, citing other districts that prohibit it on school property, clothing and other materials. The letter didn’t identify those districts.
Clayton said that having to demonstrate that the flag disrupts the learning environment is symptomatic of racial and cultural bias in the district.
School officials couldn’t be reached for comment Tuesday.
In 2015, the Northern Orange NAACP sought a ban on the Confederate flag on student clothing after a rally in Hillsborough drew 600 people in support of the flag.
Schmidty and Danny open the show by talking about which coaches they believe have burner accounts. Plus they take a look at various magazines predictions for Nebraska’s upcoming season and whether they are legit or not.
Taryn J. White does not belong to any Nations, yet.
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Governor Ricketts said today he is looking forward to being in Alliance and at Carhenge despite any “Pagan symbolism” the tourist attraction may have to some people.
Ricketts was responding Monday to a caller on the Governor’s monthly call-in show Monday who questioned whether he as a Christian should be promoting Carhenge when it is a replica of Stonehenge with links to the Pagans.
Ricketts said he sees “no conflict of interest” and is going to Alliance to promote Carhenge as one of the great attractions visitors can take advantage of when they visit Nebraska.
Ricketts reiterated that this is a great opportunity for the state to show off its great attractions and encourage visitors to come back in the future.
MONTREAL — Bombardier Inc. says Delta Air Lines Inc. will buy 20 CRJ900 regional jets with a list price totalling about US$961 million.
The actual price paid by Delta for the 70-seat planes hasn’t been announced.
They will fly under the Delta Connection brand.
Bombardier Commercial Aircraft says the Atlanta-based airline will take delivery of the planes in late 2018.
SINGAPORE: A Singapore Airlines (SIA) flight from Taipei to Singapore was delayed due to a bomb threat that turned out to be a hoax.
Flight SQ879 departed Taiwan’s Taoyuan International Airport at 5.45pm on Friday (Feb 2) and arrived in Singapore at about 10.35pm, about half an hour later than scheduled, according to flight tracking website Flightaware.com.
An SIA spokesperson confirmed the hoax and said the aircraft "landed uneventfully" at Singapore's Changi Airport. He declined to provide further details.
Taiwanese media reports said a woman called the Taipei police hotline from a payphone, claiming that there was a bomb on SQ879.
The plane, which was scheduled to take off at 5.35pm, was already taxiing on the runway, United Daily News reported. It eventually took off at 6.01pm after authorities determined the threat was a hoax.
The Taipei police are investigating the incident, the report said.
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Håvard Bustnes’ revealing doc looks at the mother, wife and daughter of the Greek neo-fascist party's leader, using interviews – including ones that don't go quite according to plan – and archive footage to leave no doubt about their faith in their convictions. Presented by Berlin Documentary Film Club.
April 3 Experian Plc:
* Experian agrees to sell email/ccm business
* Signs agreement to sell controlling interest in email/cross-channel marketing in a further step to sharpen strategic focus
* Has agreed to divest a 75 pct interest in CCM to Vector Capital, with Experian retaining balance
* Enterprise value of CCM at completion is c. $400 mln on a cash and debt free basis
* Net proceeds on closing to Experian will be 75 pct of enterprise value, and will be after transaction costs and taxes
* Experian will retain a 25 pct equity interest in CCM and a seller note for $75 mln
* On a pro forma basis net debt to EBITDA is expected to be c.1.9-2.0x at March 31, 2017, compared to group's target range of 2-2.5x
* Transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to complete during first half of financial year ending March 31, 2018 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom: +91 806 749 1136)
With Pennsylvania's traditional statewide trout season underway, and weather conditions that keep firefighters busy responding to wildfires across much of the state, the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is urging fishermen, property owners and others to take steps to prevent forest and brush fires. "We ask trout anglers and other forest visitors to be extremely careful because fire danger is increasing rapidly amid sunny, warm days and little rainfall," "One act of carelessness could prove disastrous among tinder-dry conditions in some of our forests, where wildfire dangers climb with each day of sun and wind."
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April 12 PSG Group Ltd:
* Expects that FY HEPS will be between R9.95 and R10.05, being between 49.4 pct and 50.9 pct higher than R6.66 reported for year ended Feb. 29, 2016
* Expects FY recurring HEPS will be between R9.20 and R9.30, being between 16.8 pct and 18.0 pct higher than R7.88 reported year ago Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom: +91 806 749 1136)
× Man killed, woman injured in hit-and-run
SAN DIEGO — A man died and a woman suffered life-threatening injuries Saturday when they were struck by a pickup truck while walking on a San Diego sidewalk, authorities said.
It happened at 6:27 p.m. in the 6400 block of Parkside Avenue, San Diego police Sgt. Ed Zwibel said.
The 23-year-old man driving the truck failed to negotiate the curve at Beatrice Street and drove onto the north sidewalk, Zwibel said.
A 67-year-old man died at the scene and a 55-year-old woman was hospitalized, he said.
The driver got out of the pickup truck and left the scene but witnesses followed him and directed officers to him, Zwibel said. He was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of a controlled substance.
The left is becoming more and more insane as time goes on, now going so far as to promise violence.
UK shareholder adviser Manifest, a relatively small competitor to US giant ISS, is looking for a rescue buyer after falling into administration at the weekend.
According to a statement from the company, Jeremy Willmont and Neville Side, partners at accountancy firm Moore Stephens, have been appointed as administrators and will attempt to find a buyer. The company will continue trading in the meantime.
Manifest,...
Executive Chef Tony Saccoccia from Indigo Crow, joined New Mexico Living to prepare one of the restaurant’s dinner specials for Valentine’s Day, Lamb Sirloin.
The Lamb Dinner is one of many options you have for enjoying your Valentine’s Day date and the Corrales restaurant is getting ready for the warmer months with a new chef, menu and patio.
They are open Tuesday through Sunday and closed on Monday. For more on featured menu items and dinner specials visit their website.
Ingredients for the Lamb Sirloin Dinner
lamb sirloin
confit potatoes
sambal creme
demi-glace
sage
vegetable medley
white wine
garlic & shallots
salt and pepper
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Adm. Harry Harris, the outgoing commander of U.S. forces in the Pacific, who was President Trump's pick to be U.S. ambassador to Australia, will instead likely be nominated U.S. ambassador to South Korea instead, CBS News David Martin and Jacqueline Alemany report. An official familiar with the plan says this move will likely happen but the president has not yet signed off on it.
Secretary of State-designate Mike Pompeo's office has been pushing the country switch. The reasoning behind this is that Harris, considered to be a top-notch diplomatic candidate, is better suited to the most critical position open right now, given plans for talks involving Korea.
World Cup-bound Super Eagles on Wednesday were treated to a farewell reception hosted by President Muhammadu Buhari in the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
The farewell reception held in place of the weekly Federal Executive Council meeting, given the players would be travelling to England later today.
The players shook hands with the President and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, before a group photograph was taken.
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The Bills won a crazy snow-filled day over the Colts in Week 14 by13-7. The win was major for the Bills who have a 7-6 record and are currently in a three-way tie with the Ravens and Chargers for the No. 6 seed in the AFC. With Tyrod Taylor out and the weather absolutely blizzard-like, the Bills gave the Colts a heavy dose of the run.
The Bills ran the ball against the Colts 51 times for 227 yards and a touchdown. Most of the yardage came from LeSean McCoy, who finished the game with 156 rushing yards. Although the Bills were forced into playing that way, it could be a good recipe for success as the Bills look to make their way into the playoffs.
Here’s Tim Benz to break down the recent Bills’ 13-7 victory over the Colts in Week 14.
What is e-PAN? If you don’t have a Permanent Account Number (PAN), you can now get Instant e-PAN from the income-tax (I-T) department’s website. It is a digitally signed PAN card issued in electronic format by the I-T department on the basis of your Aadhaar. The service, which started on 29 June, is available only for a limited period on a first-come-first-serve basis.
It’s free of cost. How to get it? An applicant can apply for e-PAN through incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in. As of now, the facility is available only for individuals. It is not available for ...
We've seen so many trick shots in recent years that they've started to all run together. Even Wesley Bryan, one of the best trick-shot artists in the world, has moved on and is now winning PGA Tour events instead. Good choice.
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And with such glut of these types of clips, sadly, it seems like trick shots that happen unintentionally or end up failing miserably -- and painfully -- are the ones that go viral these days. And there's not a more painful fail than taking a driver to the unmentionables.
Check out this video from our friends at Barstool Sports' Fore Play Podcast. Or don't. This looks like it hurt. A lot.
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For some, a pair of Chrisian Louboutins is the sign of ultimate luxury. The shoes are iconic, fashionable, and have that infamous red sole.
You know a real Louboutin when you see it.
Well for all those stylish moms who want your children to exude the same sort of penchant for high fashion, you can now purchase your toddler their very own pint-sized pair of red-soled Christian Louboutin shoes.
Set to launch in November, Louboutin partnered with Gwyneth Paltrow’s company Goop in the release of the shoe. The Mary Janes are featured in red, blue, pink, and gold colors, each include a handmade ribbon on top and the brand’s signature red sole.
Louboutin has designed his first baby shoes, and well, they're as adorable as one could expect!! Super Adorable!😍👌💖👶👟❤ #LoubiBaby #WeekendWishList A post shared by Weekend Magazine (@weekendmagazine) on Sep 29, 2017 at 2:47pm PDT
The shoes will retail for $250, and will be available November 16th exclusively on Goop.
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The Trump administration is allowing more employers to opt out of providing no-cost birth control to women for religious and moral reasons.
The administration has issued a long-expected revision to Obama-era rules. The rules require most companies to provide birth control as preventive care for women, at no additional cost. Under the Affordable Care Act, preventive services are supposed to be free of charge to employees and their dependents.
The Trump administration's revision issued Friday expands a religious exemption that previously applied to houses of worship, religiously affiliated nonprofit groups, and closely-held private companies.
The share of women employees paying their own money for birth control pills has plunged to under 4 percent, from 21 percent, since contraception became a covered preventive health benefit, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation.
BENTON HARBOR, Mich. — Benton Harbor Police say a 31-year-old man was seriously injured Saturday in a shooting.
The shooting happened early Saturday morning in the parking lot of Smoke’s Lounge, 250 N. Fair Ave.
According to a release, the man is expected to recover. No other information has been released.
Anyone with information on this incident is asked to call police at 269-927-0293.
× Hoge and Jahns, Episode 96: Observations From Bears Minicamp
With Bears minicamp going on, Adam Hoge and Adam Jahns provide their observations from Halas Hall, including three rookies who are shining. Should Bears fans be worried about the amount of starters who could be sidelined at the start of training camp? Plus, Leonard Floyd opens up about his concussions. Listen below!
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Dec 12 (Reuters) - Ergomed Plc:
* MULTI-PRODUCT, MULTI-STUDY CO-DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP WITH ALLERGY THERAPEUTICS PLC
* COLLABORATION WILL INCLUDE CLINICAL STUDIES, FROM PHASE I - III, OF 3 ORALVAC PRODUCTS: HOUSE DUST MITE; TREE POLLEN; GRASS POLLEN SCHEDULED TO RUN FOR 7 YRS
* DEVELOPMENT WILL BEGIN IN 2018 WITH A PHASE I STUDY IN HOUSE DUST MITE
* UNDER AGREEMENT, ALLERGY THERAPEUTICS WILL PAY CO A FEE FOR CONDUCTING CLINICAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES & CO WILL CONTRIBUTE IN-KIND TO DEVELOPMENT COST
* ALSO UNDER TERMS, ERGOMED WILL RECEIVE FUTURE TIERED ROYALTIES FOR EACH PRODUCT Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) — The Madame Tussauds San Francisco museum has restyled its Stephen Curry figure to celebrate the Golden State Warriors‘ NBA Championship victory this week over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Curry’s wax figure is now wearing an official 2017 NBA Finals Championship T-shirt and hat.
The figure, which features Curry’s tattoos, took a team of artists and sculptors nearly four months to create at an estimated cost of $350,000.
Creating the figure involved taking 250 measurements of the athlete to capture his exact replica.
The Madame Tussauds San Francisco museum is located at 145 Jefferson St. in Fisherman’s Wharf and is open every day at 10 a.m.
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Corruption is the spark that ignited the demonstrations that now aim to bring down the government. But there's more to it than that.
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One of our stocks reported EPS that missed estimates and lowered its guidance range this morning, and the stock opened 4% lower. We’ll look for an opportunity to unload the rest of our shares over the coming few days.
Alvaro Morata has an agreement with Manchester United and looks set to join as their second summer signing.
Reports in Spain from Cadena Cope claim Morata has a ’total agreement’ with United and discussions between the clubs will take place today.
United and Madrid are still to agree a fee with the Spanish side wanting £79million.
United though want to pay around £65m and talks are expected to continue today.
Morata’s agent held talks with the Madrid board yesterday and told them he wanted to leave.
But Zinedine Zidane wants to keep Morata and the club are in no hurry to sell.
Before Russia got into Democrats' computers, Timothy Sedlak went hunting for terrorism links in the charity. When the feds raided his home, they found another crime.
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“So far, so good” wrote The Killers on Facebook alongside this video of Paul McCartney joining them on stage to help ring in the new year.
Paul McCartney made an unscheduled appearance on New Year’s Eve, joining the Killers on stage in St. Barts for Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich’s exclusive New Year’s Eve party. – Billboard
Brandon Flowers Confirms The Killers Will Release New Music in 2017
It’s a strong way for The Killers to welcome in 2017 ahead of a new album at some point in the year.
Hopefully we see both The Killers & Paul back in the Bay Area in 2017.
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The City of Vancouver is taking steps to make it easier for city residents to get in on home pre-sales.
-SWAPO Party Secretary-General, Nangolo Mbumba on President Hage Geingob's announcement of his preferred candidates for the party's top positions.
× Man fatally shot by Springfield police identified
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) _ Springfield police have identified a man who was fatally shot by officers on New Year’s Day as 44-year-old James Lewis.
Lewis died hours after he was shot Sunday near Silver Springs Park in north Springfield.
The department says in a statement that officers found Lewis in the park early Sunday with a gun and threatening to kill his wife.
Police say Lewis would not cooperate with officers and the use of less lethal weapons was unsuccessful. The department says Lewis was shot after he pointed a gun at officers. He died later at a hospital.
The department said some officers were placed on administrative leave, which is typical after a police shooting. It did not say how many officers were involved in the shooting.
Dec 12 (Reuters) - Empiric Student Property Plc:
* EMPIRIC STUDENT PROPERTY PLC - ANNOUNCES PAUL HADAWAY, CO‘S CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, HAS RECEIVED NOTICE TO TERMINATE HIS EMPLOYMENT WITH COMPANY
* EMPIRIC STUDENT PROPERTY PLC - HADAWAY HAS CEASED TO BE A DIRECTOR OF COMPANY WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
* EMPIRIC STUDENT PROPERTY PLC - TIM ATTLEE, CO-FOUNDER AND CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER, HAS AGREED TO ASSUME ADDITIONAL ROLE OF ACTING CHIEF EXECUTIVE Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom: +91 80 6749 1136)
Kroger has soft-launched a new app, OptUP, which will rank your purchases with nutrition scores and come up with an overall tally, which can go up or down depending on your purchases moving forward.
A test widely used to diagnose and monitor diabetes may vary in accuracy based on your race and other factors, potentially influencing how aggressively your doctor monitors and treats your diabetes. The hemoglobin A1c test measures the average level of sugar, or glucose, attached to a protein in your red blood cells called hemoglobin.
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Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers arrested a drunken driver who struck a Cape Girardeau police car Sunday night. Cape Girardeau officers made a traffic stop at Broadway and Clark Avenue, with two patrol cars parked back to back with emergency lights flashing. 36-year old Joshua L. Clark, of New Orleans crashed his car in the second stopped patrol car. Both patrol cars were damaged, but no officers were injured. The Cape Girardeau County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has not yet posted charges for Clark online.
MINNEAPOLIS — Janet Jackson wants to make it crystal clear: She will not be joining Justin Timberlake during this year’s Super Bowl halftime show.
The pop icon says in a statement “to put to rest any speculation or rumours” as to whether she will be performing at the Super Bowl between the Philadelphia Eagles and the New England Patriots in Minnesota on Sunday: “I will not.”
She thanks her fans for their support and says she looks forward to seeing them very soon.
Timberlake is returning to the halftime show 14 years after a wardrobe malfunction with Jackson caused a national controversy. Timberlake was Jackson’s guest during her performance and ripped off a piece of her clothing, revealed her breast.
CBS aired that Super Bowl and was fined by the Federal Communications Commission. The fine later was overturned.
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Members of the Kuujjuaq Umimmaks, a local midget hockey team, lead a parade around the Nunavik village April 7, with the help of the fire department, after winning the Nunavik Youth Hockey Development Program midget tournament, held in Salluit March 29 to April 2. (PHOTO BY ISABELLE DUBOIS)
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – Hundreds of gamers took over the halls of Wichita State’s experimental engineering building on their innovation campus this weekend. The fourth annual Wichita eSports convention kicked off Friday night.
Wichita eSports is hosting its semi-professional video gaming tournament, complete with a $20,000 cash prize in a League of Legends team event. Ramsey Jamoul explains that some universities actually provide scholarships for eSports players, much like an athletic scholarship. He said WSU isn’t there just yet but he’s optimistic.
“Wichita State will be there soon,” Jamoul said.
An expected 600-700 people are expected to visit the convention, which also features gaming vendors, virtual reality and cosplay.
Visit http://www.wichitaesports.com/ for more information.
SYDNEY, April 20 Global retail juggernaut Amazon.com Inc said on Thursday it plans to offer its retail shopfront service in Australia, confirming rumours which have circulated for years about its plans to expand into the world's 12th-largest economy.
The Seattle-based firm said in an email that after offering its internet cloud service in Australia in 2012 and opening an online e-book store in 2013, "the next step is to bring a retail offering to Australia".
"We are excited to bring thousands of new jobs to Australia, millions of dollars in additional investment, and to empower small Australian businesses through Amazon Marketplace," the email said, referring to the company's online retail shopfront service.
(Reporting by Byron Kaye; Editing by Stephen Coates)
Run by Gov. Moonbeam and fellow Democrats=guaranteed disaster.
Via Washington Times:
The flood danger from the Oroville Dam receded Monday, but California was hit by a wave of criticism for failing to heed warnings about risks to the spillway at a time when the state spent generously on illegal immigrants and high-speed rail.
California Gov. Jerry Brown, a Democrat, came under fire amid reports that federal and state officials for years rebuffed or ignored calls to fortify the massive 50-year-old dam, which provides water to more than 20 million farmers and residential consumers.
“What’s Governor Brown doing?” former state Assemblyman Tim Donnelly, a Republican, asked in a Monday post on Facebook. “The same thing he’s been doing for decades — obstructing progress.”
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This 3-day long outdoor music festival plans to host more than 50 musical acts from a variety of genres. Staged in a huge park like setting in the wonderful City of Franklin, Wisconsin this is a family friendly event and you can rest assured that you will experience great music performed by many amazing musicians. There will be a variety of merchandise vendors and great food & drinks available for everyone. The City of Franklin has never seen an event of this type and thanks to our sponsors and all of the wonderful people at the Federation of Croatian Societies they will.
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HOUSTON -- Introducing Dr. Justin James Watt.
The Houston Texans defensive end now has a new title after he received an honorary doctorate from the Baylor College of Medicine on Tuesday.
J.J. Watt is putting his new degree to use right away by handing out prescriptions to his Texans teammates and coaches.
"He wrote me up a prescription this morning," Texans head coach Bill O'Brien said. "He told me to take three chill pills a day and call him in the morning. I thought I've been more chilled out, but I guess he doesn't think so."
Watt diagnosed defensive end Christian Covington with "weirdness," with a prescription that read, "No Marvel movies for two weeks. Stiff drink x 3 twice/week. 1 hair color change."
Covington dyed his then-brown hair silver earlier in the year, which Watt has poked fun at in the past.
Watt also let Covington know that this prescription comes at a price.
"This isn't Canada," Watt wrote for the Vancouver native.
Gert became the 7th named storm of 2017 this weekend, and could very well become the season's second hurricane Monday night or Tuesday.
As of Monday afternoon, the system has the look of a healthy and strengthening tropical cyclone off the east coast of the U.S. Thankfully, the storm has already started to make it's expected turn out to sea — and it will continue to push away form the U.S. over the next 48 hours.
Meanwhile, we're also watching an area of low pressure that emerged off of the coast of Africa this weekend. It is tracking quickly westward, and has a medium chance of development over the next 5 days according to the NHC. While there is still plenty of uncertainty with this potential storm, models suggest that this is one that we need to watch closely as we head into next week.
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LANCASTER, Pa. (AP) - A coroner says the deaths of two men in separate apartments in the same Pennsylvania building are a coincidence, and nothing more.
Lancaster police say one man was found dead about 7:30 p.m. Sunday. When a tenant went down the hall to check on a neighbor, that man was found dead, too.
The men lived on the third floor of the same building, where there are four apartments. Investigators initially suspected carbon monoxide poisoning and evacuated the building, but tests for the gas were negative.
Lancaster County Coroner Dr. Stephen Diamontoni says autopsies show 62-year-old James Mackey and 53-year-old Donald Miller Sr. died of natural causes.
The coroner didn't say which man died first, but he says they died days apart and that both had "multiple medical problems."
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England fans went through the wringer last night after Harry Kane’s second half penalty put them 1-0 up only for Yerry Mina to score a stoppage-time equaliser to force extra time.
Neither country were able to find a breakthrough, meaning the game went to penalties where Jordan Pickford proved to be the hero.
He saved Carlos Bacca’s penalty before Eric Dier secured England’s place in the quarter-final where they will face Sweden on Saturday (3pm).
But the match itself was shrouded in controversy with Colombia clearly trying to rile up their opposition.
Wilmar Barrios escaped a red card when he head butted Jordan Henderson and there were several other incidences where Colombia players got in the referees face and tried to disrupt play.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP)  CORRECTS: Assistant Police Chief Toney Chaplin: 3 people and the shooter killed in San Francisco shooting. (Corrects APNewsAlert with correct title for Chaplin)
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Authorities found a Hammond man shot to death Monday morning, according to a Lake County coroner's office news release.
John Horvat, 57, of Hammond, was found shot to death on the 7000 block of Birch Avenue. He was pronounced dead at 11 a.m. His death was ruled a homicide, according to the statement.
Authorities listed his home on the same block, in Hammond's Woodmar neighborhood. A coroner's team was dispatched at 9:53 a.m., the release said.
Hammond Police, Hammond Fire/EMS and the Lake County Coroner's office also responded to the scene.
Further information from Hammond Police was pending, according to spokesman Lt. Steve Kellogg.
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SACRAMENTO -- Fitness Rangers in East Sacramento now offers cycling classes, so you can try out a new workout routine to kick-start 2018.
RhythmRide classes are offered seven days a week for people who want a more high energy cycling experience with some dancing involved. PureRide classes mimic outdoor rides, with sprints and climbs.
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AN employee of the National Insurance Board (NIB) appeared in Magistrate’s Court facing a count each of extortion and bribery on Monday.
It is alleged Selena Sweeting, 56, unlawfully solicited $5,000 from Marvin Shawn Rahming for assisting him in receiving business from NIB.
This allegedly occurred between January 27 - July 14, 2017.
For more on this story, see Tuesday’s Tribune.
130 million smartphones to be shipped in India this year: Report
India’s smartphone market is expected to witness a growth of 15% to 130 million units this year, accounting for almost half of the total mobile phone sales in the country, a report by CyberMedia Research (CMR) said on Wednesday.
Total mobile phone shipments in 2016 stood at 262 million units, of which smartphones accounted for 113 million (43%), while the remaining 149 million were feature phones. “Despite ‘turbulence’ in sentiments towards the end of year, the shipments did not see a proportionate hit as there was very little window for handset makers to realign the shipments through the value chain,” the report said.
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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Two people were hurt -- one critically -- when a van and bus apparently collided head-on in Rossville Friday morning.
Emergency personnel, including the NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad, which generally investigates crashes where injuries are life-threatening, were immediately summoned to the scene at Arthur Kill Road and Johnson Street.
The accident was called at 6:57 a.m., according to an FDNY spokesman.
One patient is in critical condition and the other is in serious condition, the spokesman said.
Officials had several blocks roped off at the site of the crash as detectives conducted their investigation.
The bus and mangled van remained on the scene.
Further information will be posted as it becomes available.
DENVER (CBS4)– The Senate has postponed the confirmation hearing for Ronny Jackson, Pres. Donald Trump’s pick for Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
This postponement comes after serious allegations about Jackson’s workplace behavior, including a hostile work environment and drinking.
In a joint news conference with French President Macron on Tuesday, Pres. Trump said of VA nominee Ronny Jackson it’s “totally his decision” whether to drop out, stating, “If I were him, I wouldn’t do it.”
Congressman Mike Coffman, a Republican representing Colorado on Capitol Hill, has been an outspoken critic of the VA.
Coffman released this statement on the choice for VA Secretary, “The Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee has an obligation to fully vet Admiral Jackson’s military record as part of the confirmation process and millions of veterans.”
Coffman went on to say that he will follow the situation closely.
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The Broken Earth Cafe on top of the Line of Lode has received great reviews since re-opening its doors just over a month ago.
“So far things are going absolutely, sensationally well,” said Daniel Powe, who co-owns the lease with his fiancee Caitlin Hickey, and her father Jim Hickey.
“It’s going a lot better than what we initially anticipated,” he said.
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The Wiltshire Police inquiry into Sir Edward Heath has been plunged into disarray after it emerged the most serious allegation was brought by a jailed paedophile and dropped by Scotland Yard two years ago.
The £1.5 million inquiry concluded Heath - had he been alive - would have been interviewed over an allegation that he raped an 11-year-old boy more than 55 years ago. The allegation was the most serious uncovered by Wiltshire Police in the course of a two-year investigation.
But The Telegraph can disclose that the rape claim was investigated by the Metropolitan Police as long ago as April 2015 and dropped.
The moment April the giraffe fans have been waiting for finally arrived Saturday morning.
It's a boy!
After a few hours in labor, April the giraffe gave birth to the calf a little before ten o'clock.
More than one point two million people tuned in to the Animal Adventure Park's live stream to witness the much anticipated birth.
Zoo officials say newborn giraffes usually start standing within hours of their birth.
The zoo also announced they will be holding a naming contest for the calf.
The 15-year-old giraffe's pregnancy has captivated the nation's attention since February when the live stream launched on YouTube.
Watch April and her baby boy here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4bU1i-XAxE
Why FG wants to establish match-making data base for businessmen–Minister
Nigeria is set to establish a match-making data base for international business interconnectivity and stress-free investments, says Foreign Affairs Minister Geoffrey Onyeama. Onyeama told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Monday that the 119 Nigeria missions abroad would serve as one-stop shops to spur investments through information sharing and elimination of bottlenecks. He said the initiative would enable Nigeria’s products and investors to access the world market easily and also enable foreign investors have unfettered access to informed and genuine information concerning business opportunities in Nigeria.
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JEKYLL ISLAND, Ga. — A rare bobcat has returned to a Georgia island park teeming with deer but not many predators, possibly restoring a bit of the natural balance there.
Wildlife staffers at Jekyll Island State Park were stunned nearly two weeks ago when hikers found a young bobcat lying paralyzed. Only four of the wild cats are known to live there — and they're the first ones in roughly a century.
The bobcat, estimated at 1 1/2 years old, was taken to the Jacksonville Zoo in neighbouring Florida. Veterinarians say it recovered after they removed dozens of ticks, which they say likely caused the paralysis.
Diego Piacentini, government commissioner for the digital agenda at the Italian government, speaks about the need for investment in technology.
Lady Gaga took the time to hand out money to the homeless in San Francisco right after her concert Sunday night.The superstar performed at AT&T Park. A fan shared video of the singer, spending time with homeless people on the streets.It's hard to see her in the video - she appears very quickly in the footage - but she's the one with the high heel white boots.She made her way up and down the street, sharing money and some candid conversation.It's unclear exactly what streets she was on, but likely somewhere near the ballpark.The singer is already back on the road. Her next stop is Sacramento.
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Renowned Chef Kwame Onwuachi Tells Us What It Was Like To Open One Of Washington's Most Anticipated Restaurants
It was one of Washington’s most anticipated restaurant openings and at the age of just 27 Kwame Onwuachi shows us what opening The Shaw Bijou was really like. He talks killing chickens, shrugging off racial prejudices, and what it’s like being the New Kid on the restaurant block.
Provincial Labour Department officials are investigating after St. FX University’s Oland Centre, the Aquatic Centre and the Keating Centre were evacuated Monday.
Two Aquatic Centre employees were taken to hospital and a third went home not feeling well. Department officials say the incident appears to involve carbon monoxide poisoning.
Stop work orders were issued to St. FX and Bird Construction; to evacuate the building and develop a plan to ensure gasses from internal combustion engines don’t make their way into the building.
Bird was also issued an unrelated stop work order for an excavation trench that didn’t have the proper sloping requirements.
A man alleged to have been armed with a hammer in Stowmarket will go on trial next year.
On Monday Darren Hewitt, 45,of Bury Street, Stowmarket, appeared at Ipswich Crown Court and denied possession of an offensive weapon in Stowupland Street on October 22. His trial is due to take place in April.
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There’s always something aspirational about Alexander Wang’s cast of tough, too-cool-to-care models, and thanks to the designer’s long-running collaboration with hairstylist Guido Palau, we’ve also come to expect another kind of enviable edge. Katie Moore turned heads in the Fall 2016 lineup with a blunt, cherry Kool-Aid bob ; last season, bleached-out surfer shags ruled the runway . But the cuts that turned up at Wang’s Fall 2017 collection this past weekend didn’t just herald a fresh wave of 90s-era nostalgia to come. They also sent many of us looking back, way back, in search of photographic evidence of our own childhood flirtations with the very same styles. For some members of the Vogue staff, the feeling of uncanny recognition was mutual, and the photos here document it all. Here, 14 cases of serious hair inspiration worth revisiting—with a tweak—again.
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Finally, the Bears have a new recruit. (extremely Rock voice)The 2019 class is off and running with the addition of Upland DB Zahran Manley. Manley, who our Trace Travers interviewed a couple weeks...
A 23-year-old man who was "out for blood" when he attempted to detonate what he believed was an explosives-laden van outside an Oklahoma bank in a plot similar to the deadly 1995 bombing of the Oklahoma City federal building is expected to be formally charged Monday, authorities said.
During a meeting with undercover FBI agents in June, Jerry Drake Varnell of Sayre, Oklahoma, said he held "III% ideology" and wanted "to start the next revolution," a reference to the "Three Percenters" patriot movement — begun in 2008, galvanized by President Barack Obama's election — and that has rallied against gun control efforts and pledges resistance to the federal government over the infringement of constitutional rights.
Teaching may be one of the most rewarding careers there can be. But with the exception of rare films and books that profile inspiring teachers, such as Stand and Deliver, it’s a profession that is rarely celebrated — or even necessarily respected.
That’s a shame. All societies owe a huge debt to good teachers.
That’s why it’s such welcome news that the Varkey Foundation is shining a spotlight on teaching to elevate the standing of the profession with a $1-million prize for the best teacher in the world.
And when it comes to great teachers, Canada is clearly no slouch. Among the 50 short-listed teachers from 20,000 international nominees are three Canadians: Armand Doucet of Riverview, N.B.; Yvan Girouard of Lévis, Que., and Maggie MacDonnell, who developed life skills programs for the Kativik School Board in the arctic region of Quebec.
Their teaching methods are inspiring.
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ST. LOUIS, MO (KTVI) - The owner of Di Olivas, Robert Palleja, has traveled the world to bring St. Louis the most exquisite olive oil's and balsamic vinegars. Today he stopped by to share with us the benefits of these oils and which ones are his favorite.
His store is located on the upper level at the West County Shopping Center, where you can enjoy samples and purchase some oils and vinegars of your own.
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GULF BREEZE, Fla. (AP) — A man has been sentenced to life in prison for drowning a woman outside a Florida bar.
The Pensacola News Journal reports that 46-year-old Christopher Lindsay was sentenced Friday after a Santa Rosa County jury found him guilty of second-degree murder.
Authorities say Lindsay and 55-year-old Lorie Musil left a Gulf Breeze bar in November 2015 so Lindsay could show the woman his boat, which was docked behind the bar. Lindsay returned about 40 minutes, saying he drowned Musil after she pushed him into the water.
Authorities found Musil’s body the next night. Her phone had stopped working after leaving with Lindsay, and an autopsy determined that she had drowned.
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A man has pleaded not guilty to putting a man in hospital in an alleged one-punch assault outside a Northampton late bar.
Jake Robinson, 22, appeared at Northampton Crown Court yesterday (August 14) charged with inflicting GBH at an incident outside the Bantam Cock pub, in Abington Square on June 25.
A 30-year-old man remains in intensive care with brain damage after receiving a "very grave" injury.
Robinson was released on bail and remains under a curfew order. He also cannot enter Northampton or attend any licensed premises.
He will appear in court in November.
BOSTON (WHDH) - Eversource is working to restore power in South Boston.
The issue began Wednesday night and crews are estimating it should be fixed by 4:15 a.m. on Thursday.
There is no word yet on what caused the power outage.
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According to the Energy Department's Energy Information Administration, wind and solar produced 10 percent of the electricity generated in the U.S . for the first time in March. The Hill reports:
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In a time where the boundaries between art, fashion, and music are blurring, the line between fine art and commercial photography is thinning and the two fields are no longer mutually exclusive.
In this half-day workshop, Sabrina Y. Smith, will review the ways commissioned work can complement your fine art practice, offering new avenues of creativity, a wider audience, and financial freedom. Sabrina has a diverse range of experience as a photographer’s agent, record label commissioner, magazine editor and currently creative studio owner.
For those curious to get an overview of the industry and learn more about what agents, art commissioners, and magazine editors are looking for, this workshop offers photographers valuable insight and tools to start their own commercial exploration.
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A wave of terror has spread in Karachi after at least five more women were attacked by a surgical knife by an unidentified man. The situation is taking a serious and dangerous turn. The series of attacks that started in Gulistan-e-Jauhar are now spread to other localities of the city. Apart from a few details, there is nothing that could lead to the arrest of the man who has created a chaos in the city.
No one really knows about the motive of the attacker. The law-enforcement agencies have also failed to catch him. This is a big shame that women in the city are being attacked on a daily basis. The authorities have to speed up the investigation process. More steps should be taken to arrest the culprit at the earliest.
Saeedullah Qamar Baloch (Karachi)
BTS Becomes First K-Pop Act to Hit No. 1 on the Billboard US Album Chart K-Pop superstars BTS‘ made history with their third album Love Yourself: Tear. The project, released on May 18th, debuted at No. 1 on The Billboard 200 Chart, a first for the genre. According to Nielsen Music, the set moved 135,000 units in the US within its first week, including 100,000 traditional album sales, Taking the No. 1 spot from Post Malone‘s Beerbongs & Bentleys. Their first single from the album, Fake Love, debuted at No. 10 on the Hot 100 And the music video hit 100 million views in just over eight hours on YouTube. South Korean President Moon Jae-In congratulated the group on Twitter.
Some of the people who brought a marijuana legalization plan to the ballot two years ago want to try to put a different one before voters next year.
New effort to legalize recreational marijuana
Jimmy Gould backed the 2015 amendment which failed overwhelmingly at the ballot box, and he was recently rejected for a large cultivator’s license by the state’s medical marijuana program. But he says it’s not that rejection but rather problems with the process that are prompting him to put an all-out legalization of marijuana before voters next year.
“Let’s stop this nonsense. This is crazy.”
Gould says his new plan would treat marijuana much like alcohol. Rob Walgate with the Ohio Business Roundtable says he wants to see the details.
“We’ve got to take off the wrapping paper and look at the exact language. What are they trying to do?”
Gould says he’ll have more details about the plan in the months ahead.
A truck crash has killed dozens of calves on a south Mississippi highway, with cowboys working for hours to round up roaming survivors.
Trooper Master Sgt. Brent Barfield says an 18-wheel cattle truck overturned on U.S. 84 east of Collins in Covington County after 1 a.m. Friday.
Barfield says the driver, Marty Saul of Perry, Florida, suffered minor injuries after he lost control of the truck.
WDAM-TV reports at least 50 calves died in the crash. Cowboys on horseback worked throughout the day Friday trying to catch remaining calves.
Westbound U.S. 84, a major corridor across the southern part of the state, was closed for nearly 12 hours. Once the highway reopened, state Troopers advised motorists to drive carefully and watch for cows.
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Dierks Bentley will make a stop at the Sprint Center on June 9 for his Mountain High Tour with special guest Brothers Osborne and The Cadillac Three. (LiveNation)
Dierks Bentley is coming to Kansas City this summer.
He will make a stop at the Sprint Center on June 9 for his Mountain High Tour with special guest Brothers Osborne and The Cadillac Three.
Tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday by clicking here or by going to the Sprint Center box office.
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) UAB junior forward William Lee has submitted his name to the NBA draft but hasn’t hired an agent.
The 6-foot-9 Lee led the Blazers in scoring and rebounding, averaging 13.2 points and 6.7 rebounds. The two-time Conference USA defensive player of the year led the league and ranked 20th nationally with 2.4 blocked shots per game.
Lee has until May 24 to decide whether to withdraw or remain in the draft.
He said in a release Monday that submitting his name ”allows me to safely see where I am projected at this point in my career without jeopardizing my last year of eligibility.”
UAB coach Robert Ehsan says he thinks Lee has the skill set to succeed in the NBA.
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REUTERS: Amazon.com Inc is in the final stages of deciding a strategy to get into the prescription drug market, CNBC reported on Friday, citing an email from the company and a source familiar with the matter.
Amazon will decide before Thanksgiving whether to move into selling prescription drugs online, CNBC reported.
Shares of drug retailers including Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc , CVS Health Corp and Rite Aid Corp tumbled on the news. http://cnb.cx/2hTIxvL
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WASHINGTON (AP) — For the first time in nearly 30 years, the Senate has confirmed a judicial nominee without a seal of approval from a home state senator.
The 56-42 vote Tuesday to confirm David Stras of Minnesota demonstrates anew Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's resolve in getting President Donald Trump's judicial nominees confirmed.
The Republican-led Senate went ahead with a committee hearing and a vote for Stras despite one of his home state senators, former Democratic Sen. Al Franken, declining to return what is referred to as a "blue slip."
Over the years, senators could derail a vote by not returning their blue slip. The last time a judge was confirmed without two blue slips was 1989.
Stras will join the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit.
CHICAGO (AP) — A Chicago masseuse is suing Marvel Comic's Stan Lee, accusing him of inappropriate behavior during two massages in 2017.
Maria Carballo filed the lawsuit Monday seeking more than $50,000 in punitive damages and attorney fees from the 95-year-old comic book writer.
The Chicago Tribune reports that Lee's attorney, Jonathan Freund, called the lawsuit "a shakedown" and says Lee denies the allegations.
Carballo also filed a complaint with Chicago police, who are investigating.
According to the complaint, Lee fondled himself during the first massage and moaned so much during the second that Carballo stopped the treatment. Lee stood up and angrily demanded Carballo keep massaging him.
The complaint also says Carballo was massaging Lee with her feet when he grabbed her foot and touched it to his genitals.
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We're talking, of course, in terms of the veteran's record as the Boston Bruins ' interim coach, a position he has held since Feb. 7. That record now sits at 3-0 as Cassidy and Co. enjoy their bye week.
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A High Court judge in Bulawayo has dismissed with costs an urgent application by the Nelson Chamisa-led MDC-T seeking an order to bar Thokozani Khupe, who leads another faction of the party, from using the party’s name and logo.
Khupe’s attorney, Lovemore Madhuku, told reporters that he was happy with the outcome of the case as Khupe is entitled to use the party name like the Chamisa group.
Madhuku is also representing Khupe in a court case in which the former deputy prime minister is challenging her removal from parliament by MDC-T led by Chamisa.
MDC-T attorney Lucas Nkomo said he may take the matter to the Supreme Court.
The Metropolitan Community Church is hosting a vigil Sunday evening to remember the five men who are presumed dead at the hands of alleged serial killer Bruce McArthur. As Erica Vella reports, the vigil is meant to bring together those looking for a safe space to grieve.
Summer is here, and if you're not excited about watching new movies or Summer TV, it's time to go back to some old, romantic favorites. If you're hoping to have your own Summer fling, you can first get inspired by these 10 film couples as the weather gets warmer. Each provides that giddy first-time feeling, from young puppy love (My Girl) to a more grown-up attraction (Dirty Dancing). Enjoy, and try not to get too overheated!
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PARKLAND, Fla. (AP)  Authorities: Brother of teen charged in Florida school shooting has been arrested for trespassing at the same school.
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WHEAT RIDGE, Colo. (CBS4) – Wheat Ridge police say they have found the vehicle wanted in the search for a 7-year-old girl reportedly taken by her non-custodial mother, but the child and woman remain missing.
Investigators say Zion Dominguez is possibly with her non-custodial mother, Fanesa Dominguez. The two were thought to be traveling in a 1988 grey and/or silver Mercury Cougar with Colorado license plate 402-SRW. That vehicle was found at the home without the two.
The two were last seen Monday at around 10 a.m. near Harlan Street and W 38th Avenue.
Zion is described as 4′ tall, weighing about 50 lbs with shoulder-length curly hair.
Fanesa is described as 5’7, weighing about 180 lbs last seen wearing blue fleece pajama pants and a beige and pink silk camisole.
Further details have not been released. The missing child alert is not an AMBER Alert.
If you see them, you’re urged to call 911 or Wheat Ridge Police at 303-237-2220.
CORONA DEL MAR — Four men were tossed from a 21-foot boat that capsized Friday, Oct. 6, south of Corona del Mar, authorities said.
Around 6 p.m. the men were setting lobster traps close to shore when waves swamped the boat, Orange County Sheriff’s Department Lt. John Roche said.
One man swam to shore and the three others were rescued by the Sheriff’s Department’s Harbor Patrol.
Two of the men were taken by ambulance to Hoag Hospital as a precaution.
The boat, which had hull damage, remained lodged against some rocks Friday night and its owner was requested to tow it away, Roche said.
Court records show that an Ohio man who told police he killed his son with a hatchet during a confrontation has been charged with aggravated murder. Fifty-eight-year-old Gabriel Schaaf, of Lewisburg, is scheduled for an initial appearance Wednesday in Eaton Municipal Court.
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Brown was limited at Thursday's practice due to an ankle injury, Todd Archer of ESPN reports.
The issue is not believed to be serious, so the Cowboys' are likely just exercising caution here. Should he ultimately suffer a setback and be unable to suit up for Sunday's tilt against Aaron Rodgers and the Packers, Orlando Scandrick would presumably be next in line to start at cornerback opposite Nolan Carroll.
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LISBON, Portugal — Cameroon striker Vincent Aboubakar scored a hat trick in FC Porto’s 5-0 victory at Setubal on Sunday, restoring its lead of the Portuguese league.
Aboubakar opened the scoring around the half-hour mark before Moussa Marega got his first of two goals for Porto.
Aboubakar then struck twice for his hat trick, which included a penalty kick that he earned when fouled by Vasco Fernandes.
Porto remained undefeated through 14 rounds and ahead of Sporting Lisbon on goal difference at the top of the standings. Benfica is three points behind in third place.
The lopsided victory comes after Porto midweek became the only Portuguese side to reach the last 16 of the Champions League.
Virgin Media has announced that it is extending its network and connecting up to 1,200 homes and businesses in Portadown.
As part of its ‘Project Lightning’ network expansion programme, the company is expanding its ultrafast broadband network across Northern Ireland.
Work is underway already with completion expected by the end of 2019.
Lord Mayor of Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon, Councillor Julie Flaherty, said: “This is brilliant news. We are delighted to see ultrafast broadband being rolled out to up to 1,200 homes and businesses in the area.
“Whatever you do online can be done better with fibre broadband so investing in a network with speeds more than 16 times faster than the current average is a tremendous boost. Good connectivity is essential in the modern world with the rise of on-line services, it allows businesses and homes to make the most of the internet.”
Everyone’s favourite trolls are being brought back to life for the small screen and an all-star cast has just been announced.
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April 10 HQ AB:
* SAID ON FRIDAY DECIDED TO PROPOSE TO AGM ON MAY 15 TO ISSUE NEW SHARES WITH PREFERENTIAL RIGHTS FOR EXISTING SHAREHOLDERS
* RIGHTS ISSUE PROVIDES THE COMPANY WITH PROCEEDS OF ABOUT 16 MILLION SWEDISH CROWNS BEFORE ISSUE COSTS
* THE SUBSCRIPTION PRICE IS 0.50 CROWN PER SHARE
* SUBSCRIPTION OF NEW SHARES TO TAKE PLACE DURING THE PERIOD MAY 29 - JUNE 13, 2017
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A Russian warplane has been shot down in Syria (Picture: Getty)
A Russian warplane has been shot down in Syria.
Syrian opposition activists say rebels have shot down a Russian jet in the country’s northwest, where government forces and their allies are advancing under the cover of intense airstrikes.
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The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says the warplane was downed on Saturday afternoon near the rebel-held town of Sarqeb, which Syrian troops have been trying to reach under the cover of Russian airstrikes.
Rami Abdurrahman, the Observatory’s chief, says it’s possible the warplane could be Russian.
He added that the pilot ejected and landed alive on the ground.
It is believed that the pilot ejected and survived (Picture: Getty)
The opposition’s Aleppo Media Center says it was a Russian-made SU25 but did not say whether it was Russian.
There was no immediate word from Moscow.
Scientists believe they have found a way to recreate the sense of feeling for amputees. Prosthetics have given people who have lost limbs the ability to leave a nearly normal life — but part of doing so is being able to feel the things your hands or feet touch. To compensate for the lack of feeling, a joint team of Canadian and American researchers think they've found a way to help by — by vibrating specific muscles in the amputee's upper arm or chest they can create the illusion that the person can sense the movement in their artificial hand
March 30 Nikkei:
* Will produce aluminum cans together with Thai energy drink brewer Carabao Group - Nikkei
* Showa's aluminum can unit will own 26 pct of a joint venture, and Carabao 74 pct, with the partners investing a total of roughly 2.2 billion baht - Nikkei
* Company's to build a plant that can churn out 1 billion cans per year in Chachoengsao Province, near Bangkok, aiming to start operations in 2018 - Nikkei Source (s.nikkei.com/2ocbsgJ) Further company coverage:
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Dan tells Freddie and Fitz that there are plenty of other things that need to be done before deciding on a date for Mayweather and McGregor.
Rome, July 4 - INPS said Wednesday that 5.548 million pensioners were on less than 1,000 euros a month in Italy in 2017. The pensions and social security agency said this group made up 35.9% of the total of 15.477 million pensioners. It said that around 1.114 million, 7.2% of the total, were on State pensions of over 3,000 euros a month. INPS estimated that the REI benefit for poor households would go to 1.462 million people, or 525 families, when it is fully operative. It said this means that it would go to only 29% of the five million people living in absolute poverty in Italy. INPS said that the REI benefit could cover almost all of the people in absolute poverty in Italy if another 6.2 billion euros were allocated to it.
In years past, you may have seen various projects online where artists turn kids’ drawings into 3D art or animation. In this video, Bob of I Like to Make Stuff, turns one of his son’s robot drawings into a really cool 3D printed toy. You can obviously use this technique to transform any 2D art into a 3D object.
Bob scans the image into his computer and then uses Fusion 360 to turn the drawing into a 3D object. He then prints the parts on his 3D printer, finishes and paints them. The joy (and the hug) he gets from his son when he surprises him with the finished toy is worth the price of admission.
There are some good tips in this video, too. Bob finishes the model using several sanded coats of automotive filler primer for a nice, smooth, and fairly durable finish. He also keeps the tolerances on the pegged joints really tight so that he can sand to just the right amount of friction for a nice, snug fit.
Saskatoon police say they have charged a suspect with second-degree murder in the death of a man who was shot after confronting someone urinating on his fence.
Tyler Applegate, who was 27, died last August in hospital a few weeks after he was shot.
Police say they arrested and charged a male suspect on Wednesday.
His name and age were not been released.
Three other suspects — two males and a female — have previously been charged with manslaughter in the case.
Their names and ages have also not been released.
Bobbing for apples is a time–honored Halloween game... but the New Ulm Park and Rec Department is taking it to a whole new level!
The department held their first–ever Floating Pumpkin Patch on Friday.
Instead of searching a field for their favorite pumpkin, kids of all ages took to the pool at the city's Rec center.
Then they got to deck it out with all sorts of fun items at the decorating station.
'Kids love to go out and hunt for their pumpkin,’ says Program Supervisor Joseph Schugel. ‘but kids also love water and to swim. So this combines both of those.'
Schugel says based on this year's success, the floating pumpkin patch will probably be back next year.
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Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp plays down the ankle injury sustained by Daniel Sturridge during his side's 2-2 draw with Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has played down concerns over an ankle injury sustained by Daniel Sturridge during his side's 2-2 draw with Sunderland this afternoon.
Sturridge opened the scoring on his first Premier League start since October, but was forced off in the second half following a challenge by Papy Djilobodji.
James Milner was also withdrawn at half time after picking up a knock, but Klopp is hopeful that both players will be available again soon.
"[Sturridge] got a knock on his right ankle. I don't think it's too bad," he told reporters.
"[Milner] felt like he got a knock on the calf, but he didn't know exactly if he got a knock. So then we needed to be really careful, so that's why we made a change."
Liverpool's next match sees them host Plymouth Argyle in the FA Cup on Sunday.
Officers of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has locked the offices of Packplus International Limited, an air-conditioning company in Osu for default in paying tax, Wednesday.
According to the GRA, the company which supply and service Daikin air conditioners has been in default for the 2013-2015 period which to the tune of GHC2.6 million.
Although managers of the company have pleaded to be given some time to pay, their request was refused.
Packplus International Limited wanted to pay GHC5000 a month which would take 55 years to complete the payment of GHC2.6 million.
Earlier, the coordinator of the GRA task force Henry Sam briefed the media where he disclosed that any company that defaults in payment of tax will have their names published aside from being sanctions.
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While Justin Timberlake's single "Man of the Woods" is more of a lyrical love song to nature than any woman, the biggest scene stealer in the music video is his wife, Jessica Biel.
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March 30 Elite Advanced Laser Corp:
* Says it will use undistributed profit to pay cash dividends of T$ 6.5 per share to shareholders for 2016
* To use undistributed profit to distribute stock dividend worth T$ 2.0 for every one share
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/bHoNYq
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
Njoku finished with one reception (two targets) for three yards during Sunday's 27-21 overtime loss to the Packers.
Coming off a career game in Week 13, the rookie tight end earned nine more offensive snaps than Seth DeValve, though his stat sheet failed to reflect that. DeShone Kizer failed to involve Njoku in the offense, as most of his time was spent slinging the ball to Josh Gordon and Corey Coleman. Njoku has put together an impressive rookie campaign with four touchdowns, but until he gets more involved in the offense, his value as a fantasy player has its limits.
A Vietnamese exchange student was found dead on March 11 in Dortmund by German police, according to Vietnam’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Tran Thi Thu Ha, a student from Finland’s Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences, flew to Germany’s International School of Management Dortmund through a foreign exchange program on March 7, according to a Facebook post from Tran Kim Ngan, Ha’s sister.
Ha’s family lost contact with her after the flight, and it wasn't until last Thursday that they found out about her death through representatives from ISM.
German authorities and the General Consulate of Vietnam in Frankfurt are invesigating the cause of death.
In her Facebook post, Ngan said Ha has always been a diligent girl, winning herself a full scholarship to go to study in Finland four years prior.
Dec 12 (Reuters) - Infinio Group Ltd:
* ‍WANG ZHENWEN TO GRANT UNSECURED INTEREST-FREE LOAN OF S$3 MILLION TO CO​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
A 30-year-old man will stand trial following an alleged road rage incident in Ellesmere.
Kenneth Howells-Walker has denied charges of possession of a craft knife and threatening a woman in September last year.
He has also denied an allegation of driving his VW van dangerously in relation to the incident on September 19 on the B5068 near ETC Saw Mills in Elsom Road, Ellesmere.
At Shrewsbury Crown Court on Monday the case was adjourned until May 10 for trial and Howells-Walker, of Hills Park, Ellesmere, was allowed bail.
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CLEVELAND, Ohio - EST Fest, the annual outdoor music festival featuring Machine Gun Kelly and friends, is returning for its fifth year.
The event will take place Aug. 3 and 4 at Ohio Dreams action and adventure sports park in Butler, Ohio. This year's show will be co-headlined by, of course, MGK and fellow rap star 2 Chainz.
Early bird tickets went on sale Monday for $99 plus fees. More performers will be announced in the coming weeks.
Metrotvnews.com, Jakarta: Bank Indonesia recorded that the country's external debt reached USD321.7 billion in February 2017.
The external debt growth reached 2.7 percent year-on-year in February 2017. It reached 3.6 percent year on year in January 2017.
"The deceleration was influenced by slower public sector external debt growth and declining private sector external debt growth," Bank Indonesia spokesperson Tirta Segara said on Monday.The public sector external debt growth reached 10.3 percent year-on-year in February 2017. It reached 12.4 percent year-on-year in January 2017.The private sector external debt growth reached four percent year-on-year in February 2017. It reached four percent year-on-year in January 2017.(WAH)
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Police said the area is expected to be closed for several hours for collision reconstruction.
Remote Area Medical is hosting a free medical clinic in Blount County on April 22 and April 23. It's at Heritage High School which is on E. Lamar Alexander Parkway in Maryville. RAM offers medical and dental care to those wiht little or no insurance.
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NEW YORK (AP) — James Comey’s “A Higher Loyalty” had a very big opening week.
Flatiron Books announced Tuesday that sales topped 600,000 copies, a number that includes print, audio and e-books. The former FBI director’s memoir has been one of the year’s most anticipated releases. It includes his accounts of investigating Hillary Clinton’s emails and of his awkward encounters with President Donald Trump.
Comey, fired by Trump a year ago, has likened the president to a crime boss who values personal loyalty over service to the country. Published April 17, “A Higher Loyalty” is the hottest political book since Michael Wolff’s million-selling “Fire and Fury,” which came out in January.
Both books were published by imprints of Macmillan.
Sudan goalkeeper Akram El Hadi saved two penalties in the shootout as his side beat Libya to finish third at the African Nations Championship (CHAN).
The sides were locked at 1-1 after 90 minutes in Marrakech at the tournament for locally-based players.
Akram had earlier failed to deal with the cross from which Salem Ablo headed in an equaliser for Libya with just six minutes to play.
Sudan took the lead on eight minutes when Walaa Eldin Musa headed in.
In the shootout, Sudan converted all four of their penalties while Libyans Elmehdi Elhouni and Ablo were foiled by Akram.
It is a second bronze medal for Sudan at the CHAN finals after they were third when they hosted the tournament in 2011, while Libya were champions three years later.
Despite marginal recovery in the last hour of trade, Indian benchmark indices closed in red on the first trading day of 2017.
After a flat day of trade Nifty closed at 8179, down 6.30 points and Sensex was at 26595, down 31 points.
While midcaps were outperformers, banking stocks like SBI, PNB, Bank of Baroda dragged the market after the banks announced major lending rate cuts.
A big bull market looks bleak with such low volume trade, says market expert Ashwani Gujral.
In an interview with CNBC-TV18 he advised investors to keep modest profit targets in light of the current market scenario and said that Bank Nifty is likely to underperform in the near term, where one should use the dips to buy and rallies to sell.
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May 2 Vocus Group Ltd
* Fy17 revenue is now expected to be $1.8bn
* Fy17 underlying ebitda is now expected to be $365-375m compared to guidance of $430-450m
* Fy17 underlying npat is now expected to be in range of $160-165m
* Continue to expect fy17 core capital expenditure to be about $182m Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May delivers a speech to Conservative Party members to launch their election campaign in Walmsley Parish Hall, Bolton, Britain April 19, 2017. REUTERS/Andrew Yates
LONDON Prime Minister Theresa May will make a formal pledge ahead of the June 8 election to end European Union free movement of people into Britain, the Daily Mail newspaper reported, citing unidentified party sources.
May will also include pledges in her election manifesto to pull out of both the EU single market and European Court of Justice, the newspaper said.
May surprised allies, opponents and financial markets on Tuesday when she called a snap election for June 8.
(Reporting by Guy Faulconbridge; editing by Kate Holton)
March 30 Zurich Insurance Group Ag says
* to redeem early $1 billion of trust preferred securities
* net amount outstanding is $501 million
* $1 billion of trust preferred securities, issued in 2007 by ZFS Finance (USA) Trust V expected to be redeemed on May 9, 2017 at par plus accrued interest Further company coverage: (Reporting By Zurich newsroom)
Aug 15 (Reuters) - LAURITZ.COM GROUP A/S:
* APRIL-JUNE REVENUE AMOUNTED TO DKK 47.6M (59.6)
* APRIL-JUNE 2017 EBITDA AMOUNTED TO DKK 12.8M (12.1), CORRESPONDING TO AN INCREASE OF 6 PERCENT
* GROUP ADJUSTS ITS EXPECTATIONS WITH REGARDS TO NET REVENUE GROWTH IN 2017
* IN 2017, GROUP EXPECTS A STABLE NET REVENUE OR A DECREASE IN NET REVENUE AND AN EBITDA MARGIN BETWEEN 20-25 PERCENT Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
SALT LAKE CITY — Even better than a pot of gold.
St. Patrick's Day ended on an especially high note, according to the Utah Highway Patrol. No one died on Utah's roads as a result of drunken driving, and there were no "serious" crashes, the UHP said Monday on Twitter.
"Troopers witnessed a lot of ride sharing, taxis and designated drivers," the agency wrote.
Even so, not everyone managed to arrange for a ride home, the UHP said. Of 1,025 traffic stops, 16 ended in DUI arrests.
I'm sure that if there is a few of you guys interested in going to the game that if you contact Leeds, they would arrange for you to be picked up on the way. The more of you there are the better and if you are in one of those fan clubs they now have, that must up your chances.
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Work taking place the weekend of June 16 will close several lanes and ramps on the Turcot and St. Pierre interchanges.
On the Turcot, the ramps connecting Highway 15 South to downtown Montreal will close just before midnight Friday and reopen at 5 a.m. Monday.
The ramp from Highway 20 East to the 136 will be closed at the same time.
Crews are preparing for the eventual demolition of Highway 720 West.
If the weather is terrible, the construction work may be called off.
St. Pierre Interchange
Further west, work will also require closures on Highway 20 at the St. Pierre interchange.
The ramp from Highway 20 West to the Mercier Bridge and Route 138 will close at 5 a.m. Saturday, June 17 and reopen at 5 a.m. Monday, June 19.
The connection from Route 138 to Highway 20 East will be closed from 4 a.m. Saturday until 5 a.m. Monday.
One lane of Highway 20 East will be closed between the St. Pierre interchange and Montreal West from 11:30 p.m. Friday until 5 a.m. Monady.
205 Live
Following his big win on WWE RAW tonight, WWE confirmed Akira Tozawa will hold a championship celebration on tomorrow night’s episode of 205 Live.
Related: New Cruiserweight Champion Crowned On WWE RAW (Photos & Video)
RAW Fallout
Alexa Bliss posted the following comments on Twitter after learning she would face Sasha Banks this Sunday at Summerslam:
I am the best. I am the goddess. I am the Champion.
…and that’s way better than a “Boss” anyday. #SummerSlam #BlissedOff pic.twitter.com/zRwAbMECr7 — Alexa Bliss (@AlexaBliss_WWE) August 15, 2017
Additionally, WWE posted the following video of Alexa Bliss wishing her Summerslam opponent ‘good luck’ on Sunday:
Big Show
The following video features Big Show telling Enzo Amore that he will be ready to go at Summerslam despite an attack by Big Cass, Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows on RAW tonight:
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Earvin “Magic” Johnson turned 58 years old on Monday, and the president of the Lakers received plenty of love from Laker nation and the rest of the NBA. Johnson is one of the league’s most beloved figures and greatest players of all-time, so he got messages from around the league wishing him the best on his birthday.
Among those to wish Johnson the best and offer some brief thoughts on his greatness on and off the court were Dwyane Wade and Dominique Wilkins, who offered kind words about their long-standing relationships with the current Lakers boss.
Happy BDay to the GREAT @MagicJohnson thanks for being more than a basketball idol. Thanks for being a mentor 2 me when I was finding my way — DWade (@DwyaneWade) August 14, 2017
The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center Eggstravaganza drew large numbers on Saturday, and visitors said the best part was the friendly and giving staff and volunteers. …read more
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TIRANA, Albania (AP) — Albanian authorities say an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.1 has struck off western Albania. No injuries or damage has been reported so far.
The Institute of GeoSciences, Energy, Water and Environment on Wednesday reported that the quake occurred at 0901 GMT (1101 local time) around 18 kilometers (11 miles) underground near Lalesi Bay, a spot frequented by tourists some 30 kilometers (18 miles) west of the capital, Tirana.
The tremor was strongly felt in Tirana.
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WARREN — Trumbull County prosecutors filed a motion today asking that murderer Austin Burke get a sentence that prevents him from ever getting out of prison.
Judge Andrew Logan of common pleas court is to sentence Burke at 11 a.m. March 27.
Burke, 19, of Bristolville, was convicted at trial of the June 12 aggravated murder and aggravated robbery of Brandon Sample, 22, and the June 20 aggravated robbery of the Pizza Joe’s restaurant in Cortland.
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BROOKINGS, S.D. (AP) - The South Dakota State men's basketball team tops this year's Summit League preseason poll, with the University of South Dakota close behind.
SDSU received 13 first-place votes and USD 12 in the annual poll by league head coaches, sports information directors and media.
North Dakota State is third in the poll, followed by Fort Wayne, Denver, Omaha, Oral Roberts and Western Illinois.
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Oscar Pistorius has been left injured after a prison brawl, it has been confirmed.
The Paralympic champion was involved in a clash with a fellow inmate as they queued to use a pay phone.
Pistorius is said to have “known well” the fellow prisoner who he was involved in the altercation with.
The 31-year-old, who is serving a 13-year jail sentence for murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, sustained a bruised arm following the incident.
"Oscar Pistorius sustained a bruise following an alleged incident with another inmate over the use of a public phone in the special care unit where both offenders are detained at Attridgeville Correctional Centre," said spokesperson Singabakho Nxumalo.
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A crazy woman on a Southwest flight from Portland to Sacramento was arrested upon landing after freaking out on the flight threatening to “kill everybody on the plane” because they demanded she put her cigarette out!
WASHINGTON (AP) — The agency that oversees legal immigration no longer describes the U.S. as “a nation of immigrants” in its mission statement.
The new statement unveiled Thursday describes U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services as administering “the nation’s lawful immigration system” by “adjudicating requests for immigration benefits while protecting Americans, securing the homeland, and honoring our values.”
The old statement had said USCIS “secures America’s promise as a nation of immigrants” by providing “accurate and useful information to our customers,” granting immigration and citizenship benefits, promoting awareness about citizenship, and ensuring the integrity of the immigration system.
USCIS says the new wording was developed by director L. Francis Cissna, who said it clearly defines the agency’s role and makes clear who it serves.
The change was first reported by The Washington Post.
BOSTON (CBS) — It’s finally Tyler Thornburg time.
The righty reliever was officially activated on Wednesday morning, prior to the Red Sox’ 11 a.m. game in Washington against the Nationals.
Thornburg was originally acquired by the Red Sox prior to last season, in exchange for Travis Shaw. But, due to a shoulder injury, he’s yet to pitch a single inning for the major league club.
The 29-year-old has 144 MLB appearances to his name, along with a 2.87 ERA and 1.188 WHIP. He has struck out 220 batters in 219.2 innings, while walking 91 batters.
In 2016, prior to the trade to Boston, Thornburg made a career-high 67 appearances, posting a 2.15 ERA, a 0.940 WHIP, and earning 13 saves and 20 holds.
In 18 minor league appearances this season during his rehab, he pitched 16.1 innings with a 4.96 ERA and a 1.408 ERA.
The Red Sox sent William Cuevas down to Triple-A Pawtucket to clear room for Thornburg.
In a conference call Sunday, the official said the death penalty would be sought for trafficking in some opioids, including fentanyl, "when appropriate under current law."
The official declined to offer specifics and directed reporters to the Justice Department, which did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Related: Opioids put more kids than ever into the hospital
Trump's plan will also seek to reduce the number of opioid prescriptions filled across the country by one-third — a number the official attributed to the tightening of federal reimbursement policies and prescribing practices.
"We have a problem of overusing," the official said.
As expected, the Fed boosted rates 25 basis points minutes ago. Even as the central bank cut its view for inflation this year to 1.7%, it continues to believe a return to 2% is in store for 2018.
The 10-year Treasury yield remains down 9 basis points to 2.12% (it was down about 10 bps prior to the rate decision). TLT +1.75% , TBT -3.5%
Growth projections remain about the same.
The median projection of the Fed Funds rate for year-end 2017 continues to be 1.4% (roughly one more rate hike), and for 2018, 2.1%. The projection for 2019 is trimmed to 2.9% from 3%.
Previously: Fed lifts rates by 25 basis points, details balance sheet unwinding plan (June 14)
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OTTAWA -- The Canadian Real Estate Association says there was a 1.3 per cent decline in home sales between December and January, in part because of a shortage of listings.
It says the number of newly listed homes dropped 6.7 per cent in January -- the second monthly decline -- and the inventory of homes for sale was at a six-year low in both January and December.
CREA says the number of transactions was down in about half of all local markets from month to month, with the biggest declines in the Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal areas.
Still, January sales were up year-over-year in about two-thirds of all housing markets.
The MLS home price index -- which adjusts for sales of different types of housing -- was up 15 per cent from January 2016.
FAISALABAD: A Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader, an aspirant for provincial assembly party ticket, is luring the new members to join the party and become part of a draw for 50 residential plots to be given to the new entrants, reported a local English newspaper.
The banners which were displayed on both sides of main Sargodha roads for a couple of days invited people to become part of “lucky draw” for two-and-half marla plots.
The banners, however, displayed by Mian Oze, do not mention where the promised plots are situated.
SOMERSET, Pa. (AP) - State police say two people were killed and four injured in a series of crashes on the Pennsylvania Turnpike in western Pennsylvania.
Police said a tractor-trailer stopped because of an accident and a car slid sideways into the truck in Jefferson Township in Somerset County shortly after 6:30 a.m. Saturday.
Police said 55-year-old William Nace and 47-year-old Debra Nace of Delaware, Ohio, were killed. A 16-year-old youth and 12-year-old girl were taken to a hospital for treatment.
No one was injured in the original accident but another two-vehicle crash in the same area sent two people to local hospitals.
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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has urged a federal appeals court to rule that the religious beliefs of a Detroit funeral home operator did not give him the right to fire a transgender employee.
The commission filed a brief with the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati on Friday asking the court to revive its 2014 lawsuit claiming RG & GR Harris Funeral Homes unlawfully fired Aimee Stephens when she announced she would transition from male to female.
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The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating after a multi-car accident in Boardman early Monday morning sent three people to the hospital.
The accident happened just before 1:00 a.m. on South Avenue when police say a Toyota Yaris ran a red light and hit a Dodge Dart at the Western Reserve road intersection.
A trooper on the scene told 21 News that the two people in the Dart had minor injuries, but the driver of the Toyota, a 22-year-old woman, had a severe injury to her arm.
According to police, they believe she was intoxicated at the time of the crash.
The investigation into the accident continues.
Toronto Blue Jays starter Marco Estrada has arrived at spring training in great health and brimming with excitement and interesting stories. Including one about how a leg injury he suffered in 2012 helped him become one of the best finesse pitchers in baseball.
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The Ball brothers are very close to taking their talents overseas. After LaVar pulled both LaMelo and LiAngelo out of their respective schools over the past few months, the Ball family patriarch made it known his plan was to have both of his sons sign with the same team to play overseas until they are eligible for the NBA Draft.
LaMelo and LiAngelo recently signed with the same agent as older brother Lonzo, and LaVar has been adamant they play together overseas. Now, it appears as though LaVar is about to get his wish in the form of Lithuanian club Prienu Vytautas, as ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and Jonathan Givony reported on Monday afternoon.
It takes a village to bring the Super Bowl into your living room each year and NBC has brought that and more to make Super Bowl LII a success.
Grant Meech took a look behind the scenes and has more on the set-up and operation in the video attached to this article.
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AUSTIN - Columbus Day is no more in Austin.
The City Council is now recognizing the second Monday in October as Indigenous People's Day, a holiday that will celebrate Native Americans instead of Christopher Columbus.
The Austin City County voted on Thursdays to replace the holiday with a 9-1-1 vote with one council member against and the other abstaining.
Bexar County in San Antonio also officially celebrates Indigenous People's Day.
These cities follow other cities including Denver, Los Angeles, Albuquerque and Seattle that have already changed the holiday.
Browns general manager John Dorsey keeps wheeling and dealing. His latest move isn’t exactly a headline grabber, unlike the recent acquisitions of Tyrod Taylor, Damarious Randall and Jarvis Landry.
This time around, Dorsey dealt reserve cornerback C.J. Smith to the Seattle Seahawks for a conditional 2020 seventh-round draft pick.
#Browns make another trade. They traded DB C.J. Smith to the Seattle Seahawks for a 2020 conditional seventh-round pick — Kyle Kelly (@KyleKellyCLE) March 19, 2018
If you didn’t even realize Smith was a Cleveland Brown, you are in the majority. The second-year corner joined the team in December and played in the final three games. He recorded a tackle in the Week 14 game against the Ravens in limited duty.
The Seahawks will keep their pick if Smith doesn’t make the 2018 roster.
A huge emergency services presence was seen in central Gloucester this evening after a garage fire in Arthur Street and unrelated reports of another fire at GL1 Leisure Centre.
Initial reports suggested someone was trapped in the garage fire, close to the takeaway Pizza Hut, but thankfully this turned out not to be the case, officers confirmed.
Fourteen 999 calls were made to report the Arthur Street fire at about 6.30pm, prompting three fire crews, police and ambulance services to head to the scene in large numbers.
At GL1, a separate report of a fire on the top floor was made at about the same time, but nothing was found when firefighters inspected the building.
Customers were evacuated as a precaution and were seen in the area immediately outside the centre in foil blankets.
A fire and rescue service spokesman said the Arthur Street fire was under control by about 7.20pm and the site was being 'damped down' this evening.
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SHELDON, Texas— Two Sheldon ISD campuses are no longer under lockdown after local law enforcement were able to peacefully handle a SWAT situation Monday morning in a nearby neighborhood, district officials confirmed.
Cravens Early Childhood Academy and Monahan Elmentary went into lockdown statuses from 11:50 a.m. to 1:33 p.m. while officers with the Harris County sheriff’s Office and constable’s office searched for an armed man.
The suspect was reported to be in the 8700 block of Deep Valley Drive, deputies said.
At no time were any children or staff members in danger, district officials said.
“We are sorry for any inconveniences you might have encountered, but the overall safety and security of our students and staff continue to be the district’s top priorities,” the district officials said in a statement.
Jake prepares for an all-night interrogation in the hopes of securing a confession from a stubborn suspect.
Around 9,000 soldiers from the Brazilian Army were deployed here ahead of a potential police strike, the Ministry of Defence announced, a media report said on Wednesday.
Minister of Defence Raul Jungmann told a press conference on Tuesday that the soldiers would patrol here and the nearby cities of Niteroi and Sao Goncalo until February 22, although their deployment could be extended until after Carnival.
On Tuesday afternoon, the army presence was seen in the tour areas of Copacabana and Ipanema, as well as along the main highways here in the second-largest Brazilian city.
The army deployment came after Rio Governor Luiz Fernando Pezao appealed to President Michel Temer to reinforce security, as military police battalions stayed in barracks in protest against the freezing of their salaries and labour conditions.
In a statement, Temer said the armed forces were "ready to re-establish public order" in case of more strikes and described the situation in Espirito Santo as an "insurgency" by military police.
Steve Scalise, a Louisiana congressman and the House Majority Whip, was among those shot during the attack, sustaining a bullet wound to the hip. He dragged himself into the outfield after being hit and is now in a critical condition in a Washington hospital.
Two police officers, a congressional aide and a former aide were also injured in the attack, which has raised fresh questions about gun violence and the vitriolic tone of American political debate.
Brave soldiers revealed how they worked to make sure casualties did not become fatalities as killer Stephen Paddock sprayed bullets over a country music festival.
Describing the scene, one said: “Just everywhere you looked people were diving under tables, flipping tables to hide behind them, cowering in the corner.”
A second solider said: “We literally just got in there saved as many casualties as we could.”
The young troops from the Queen’s Dragoon Guards risked their own lives to save others during the deadliest mass shooting in US history, which killed 58 and injured nearly 500.
Lopin Lazy Welcomes New Year’s Foal
The 2017 breeding season is off with a bang! Congratulations to Lopin Lazy on the birth of his New Year’s foal out of Ima Radical Invitation! The beautiful filly is owned by the Hindes Family.
Lopin Lazy is owned by Patti Cerio and stands at North Farm.
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Bonnie Heneson Communications, a full-service marketing communications agency with offices in Owings Mills and Columbia, received an Award of Excellence from the Public Relations Society of America’s Maryland chapter. The award recognizes BHC’s public information campaign on behalf of Calvert County, publicizing the dangers of opiate use in the county. As part of the campaign, BHC ...
Bullseye wrote: Leeds have been great and maybe helping more yet.
Yes, absolutely - I don't see ANY other clubs offering us help. Hull were full of it before the season started, they have no gone very quiet, and I don't see any of the clubs who bought our players to sit on their benches offering to loan them back, so thank you Leeds.I suppose it is the least that they can do anyway, seeing as they caused all this in the first place...
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Break out the lederhosen and bier steins for Oktoberfest at Café Bavaria! We're celebrating with live music from 7–9pm, Fridays and Saturdays, September 8th through 30th. Here's the lineup >>
9/8 Mike Schneider
9/9 Polka Joel
9/15 Jeff Winard
9/16 Bob Korek
9/22 Bob Breuer Band
9/23 Polka Joel + A visit from the Spaten girls
9/29 Tom Brusky Band
9/30 Polka Joel
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Alex Stamos, Facebook's chief information security officer, is leaving the company as it grapples with a storm of controversies relating to its role in spreading misinformation, according to a report in the New York Times on Monday.
Facebook did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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A Quebec Superior Court judge has authorized the exhumation of the remains of about 600 nuns in Beauport, Que.
The official request came from a religious order in Quebec City, The Servants of the Holy Heart of Mary, which was established in the province in the late 19th century.
With dwindling numbers, the convent at the site is now home to 157 nuns, many of whom are sick and frail.
The sisters will be relocated to the Jardins d'Évangéline, a private residence for the elderly.
They will be moving in September and the land will be sold off, which is why the order asked for permission to have the remains in the cemetery exhumed and moved.
The coffins of 586 nuns and 15 laywomen will be moved to a private lot in the Saint-Charles cemetery — the women were laid to rest between 1941 and 2016.
The work is expected to begin in September and is allowed to go on until November 2020 "given the large number of remains to be exhumed," ruled Justice Pierre Ouellet.
PARIS (Sputnik) — Earlier in the day, French Interior Minister Matthias Fekl confirmed the detention of two suspects , who were allegedly planned to carry out terror attacks during election campaign rallies.
According to the LCI television channel, the authorities consider the detainees, aged 24 and 30, to be "extremely radicalized." The media outlet also noted that they had been hunted down for about ten days. Along with the explosive substance, a pistol and machine gun were also found.
The presidential elections in France will be held in two rounds: the first on April 23 and the second on May 7.
National News Agency Lebanon April 16, 2017 Sunday Aram I holds Easter Mass, calls for decreeing electoral law Aram I holds Easter Mass, calls for decreeing electoral law NNA - The Catholicos of the Holy See of Cilicia of the Armenian Apostolic Church, Aram I, held Easter Mass on Sunday at the Armenian Orthodox Cathedral in Antelias, whereby he called on Christians to reject the darkness and become "messengers of light." The mass was attended by Minister of Tourism, Avedis Guidanian, Minister of Women's Affairs, Jean Ogassapian, and Ambassador of Armenia to Lebanon, among others.
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NEW DELHI (AP) — India's government has asked WhatsApp to take immediate action to prevent the social media site from being misused to spread rumors and irresponsible statements like those blamed for recent deadly mob attacks.
At least 20 people have been killed in mostly rural villages in many Indian states by attacking mobs that were inflamed by social media. Victims were innocent people accused in the viral messages of belonging to gangs trying to abduct children.
India's ministry of electronics and information technology said in a statement late Tuesday the lynchings were tied to "irresponsible and explosive messages" circulated on WhatsApp. It wasn't specific on preventative measures it expected.
The social messaging platform owned by Facebook said in a blog it would institute awards for research on "spread of misinformation" on its platform.
Due to the basketball tournament at Mammoth Spring High School on December 9, the following changes to the Christmas Parade and related activities have been made:
1. Christmas Parade line up has been moved to 8th Street at 5 p.m.
2. Christmas Extravaganza activities are cancelled from 3 to 6 p.m.
3. Pictures with Santa at the Mammoth Spring Fire Department will go on as planned.
4. The Christmas Parade at 6 p.m., Choir performance and Little Miss Merry Christmas crowning will all go on as planned.
The Chamber of Commerce thanks you for your cooperation on this and hopes to see you there!
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Wilmington High School senior Steve Spirk plans to attend Capital University and play soccer for the Crusaders.
One of 67 high school boys named to the 2017 United Soccer Coaches Association All-America team, Spirk was honored during the 2018 United Soccer Coaches Convention in Philadelphia earlier this year.
The first WHS soccer player to earn first team All-Ohio honors, Spirk posted a school record 117 goals and 61 assists in his WHS career.
In addition to his 37 goals this season, Spirk scored 35 as a junior, 35 as a sophomore and 10 as a freshman. He had 9 assists this season, 23 as a junior, 17 as a sophomore and 12 as a freshman.
The 117 career goals lands Spirk in the unofficial OHSAA record book. He is tied for 22nd all time with two other players.
A gang of men tried to rob the cash van on the corner of Twist and Noord streets. There was a shootout between the criminals and security guards and one guard and a suspect were wounded.
JOHANNESBURG - There's been a failed cash heist in central Johannesburg on Friday after a gang of men tried to rob the cash van on the corner of Twist and Noord streets.
There was a shootout between the criminals and security guards; one guard and a suspect were wounded.
The police's Lungelo Dlamini says that suspect is now in police custody.
“He is arrested, he is under guard at the hospital and a firearm was recovered from him. The other suspects fled the scene. Nothing was taken from the cash van.”
Kenyan media say a boat carrying a local politician and his family capsized in the Indian Ocean and that many of the dozen occupants are missing.
Rescuers on Monday searched for the vessel, which sank off coastal Lamu County amid reports of high tides.
The Standard newspaper quotes county commissioner Joseph Kanyiri as saying one body was found.
Some Kenyan media outlets say Shekuwe Kahale, a politician affiliated with Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga, was on the boat but survived.
Odinga said last week's presidential election, won by President Uhuru Kenyatta, was rigged. Kenyan election officials and international observers say the vote was free and fair.
At this point, you've likely heard about Hannah Gadbsy's special Nanette.
If you haven't, allow us to enlighten you with an entire post on it, and to encourage you with a plea—no, an order—to watch it immediately. If you've done the correct thing and already watched it and had your life changed, you may be happy to know that the internet is filled with other recent specials you also need to be watching.
Most of them are not quite as devastating and hilariously heartbreaking as Nanette, but they've all still got the potential to blow your mind and/or make you pretty happy on a hot summer's day.
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) -- The United States, Canada and Mexico bid to co-host the 2026 World Cup is supported by the 11-nation Oceania soccer confederation.
Oceania says it also agrees the bid should have ''an exclusive period of negotiation'' with FIFA for the next year.
The 211 FIFA member federations can decide on May 11 to give the North American neighbors a March 2018 deadline without rivals to show their bid is technically sound.
The bid launched this month is currently FIFA's only realistic option for the expanded 48-team World Cup in 2026. FIFA rules bar European and Asian members from bidding.
Oceania's FIFA vice president, David Chung, says ''it makes sense on a rotational basis'' for the 2026 edition to return to North America for the first time since the U.S.-hosted 1994 tournament.
The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority is investigating Jambojet after thousands of the domestic airline's passengers were booked on too a large plane that could not land at Ukunda Airstrip in Kwale County. The national carrier Kenya Airways-owned airline was faulted for diverting the plane to Moi International Airport, Mombasa, and transporting the passengers by road amid hectic activity of crossing Likoni Channel by ferry.
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Top Republican legislators say it’s time to stop minors from being able to marry in Florida.
Two high-ranking state senators filed a bill (SB 140) on Monday that would make it illegal to issue a marriage certificate to anyone under 18.
Florida law allows minors aged 16 and 17 to get married if their parents approve.
The law also allows a judge to issue a marriage license to minors of any age if they have a child or are expecting a child. The law also allows a judge to allow a minor female to marry an adult male if she is pregnant.
Fort Myers Republican Sen. Lizbeth Benacquisto says the current law allows minors to be forced into marriage.
The Florida Legislature will consider the bill during the 2018 session
RALEIGH, N.C. — A man freed after 30 years on death row will undergo a competency evaluation as a judge considers whether his lawyers in a lawsuit are properly representing him.
U.S. District Judge Terrence Boyle ruled Friday that Henry McCollum must be evaluated before his lawsuit can proceed against investigators who put him behind bars.
A court-appointed advocate argues McCollum was steered into dubious financial arrangements by his lawyers and he lacked the mental capacity to understand his representation agreement with them.
McCollum and his half brother were released from prison in 2014 because of DNA evidence and later pardoned of a 1983 killing. Their 2015 lawsuit notes both have intellectual disabilities.
The insurance titan has filed to offer Obamacare policies in Nevada in 2018. The move comes a month after it announced it was pulling out of all the states where it offers Obamacare coverage this year.
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Manchester United boss Mourinho was offered the chance to sign Matuidi from PSG a year ago.
However the midfielder, who is currently on international duty with France at the World Cup in Russia, ended up moving to Juventus instead.
And the Manchester Evening News have now delved into why Mourinho refused to bring the veteran to Manchester United, despite wanting a midfielder at the time.
It is claimed that the Red Devils boss had two players on his radar and, ultimately, he signed one of them.
Those two men were Nemanja Matic and Eric Dier.
Matic worked under Mourinho at Chelsea and was seen as the ticket to coaxing the best out of Paul Pogba, who had struggled the previous season.
BEIJING, April 5 SAIC Motor Corp Ltd , China's largest automaker, reported on Wednesday a 7.4 percent rise in net profit for 2016, as a tax cut on small-engine cars boosted sales.
The Shanghai-based manufacturer, which makes cars in joint ventures with General Motors Co and Volkswagen AG in addition to own-brand vehicles, said its net profit totalled 32.0 billion yuan ($4.6 billion) last year.
This was slightly below SAIC's preliminary prediction of a 7.5 percent rise in 2016 profit. ($1 = 6.8952 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Jake Spring; Editing by Himani Sarkar)
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You can take his album title literally: Fast-rising R&B star Khalid was a teenager when he released his debut album, American Teen , this spring. The record received rave reviews from critics who praised the 19-year-old singer’s tender take on alternative R&B, as well as from the radio, which has given his breakout single, “Location,” regular airplay. “Young Dumb & Broke,” Khalid’s follow-up single, has been climbing up the charts all summer. To judge from the way he sold out this concert, his first headlining show in Milwaukee, it seems like this young singer is likely to have real staying power.
It feels like this is a classic entrepreneurial blunder. You trust yourself to do everything exactly how you want it done, and taking on more yourself is usually a pretty cost effective angle of attack as well. For the first four years of this company, I wrote every check, and spent every Saturday at my local bank branch depositing checks. Accounting is not something at which I am particularly adept.
There aren't any failures to report in Hamilton County this week, but three restaurants were cited for various food safety violations. In each case, the restaurant significantly improved their scores upon re-inspection.
Bernard and Ronnie talk about her dating life and going on a first date with a guy she recently met.
The Attala County Co-Op wants to send you to the Dixie National Rodeo.
Listen to “Good Morning Kosciusko” Wednesday, Feb. 7 and when you hear the cue to call, phone in and give Breck your best “YEE-HAW.”
The winner will receive two tickets to the see John Michael Montgomery Sunday, Feb. 11 and a wardrobe from Ariatt courtesy of the Attala County C0-Op.
It’s all happening this week during “Good Morning Kosciusko” on Breezy 101.
FILE - In this March 12, 2018 file photo, a helicopter is hoisted by crane from the East River onto a barge in New York after a Sunday night crash that killed five people. New York City’s deadly helicopter crash has prompted the National Transportation Safety Board to call on federal regulators to prohibit commercial flights that use passenger harness systems that do not allow for easy release. The NTSB’s recommendation on Monday, March 19, comes after last week’s helicopter crash in the East River. Five passengers who couldn’t free themselves from their harnesses drowned. The pilot escaped. Mark Lennihan, File AP Photo
Some Mississippians are speaking out against the violent protests in Charlottesville, Virginia.
A group gathered near the State Capitol Sunday night for a unity vigil.
Speakers from the faith, political, and academic communities, all denounced the hatred and violence that's been on display in Virginia.
Those in attendance huddled under the overhang of the Walter Sillers Building as it stormed in the background. Most were holding candles and many offered an "amen" and applause as the speakers called for more love and acceptance.
"May we and our neighbors have the courage to declare the love God has for all of God's children and the courage to stand and call a lie and lie," said Fondren Presbyterian pastor Rev. Rob Lowery.
Several organizations helped pull together the last minute event, including the ACLU, Organizing for Action Mississippi, Indivisible Jackson Metro, and others.
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - School officials in Rhode Island say a teenager has been arrested for shooting the window of an elementary school bus with a pellet gun.
WPRO-AM reports that the shooting happened Monday afternoon in North Kingstown.
Superintendent Philip Auger says no one was injured, but some children were hit with safety glass from the broken window.
Auger emailed parents Monday night to say the person responsible was arrested.
He says the bus was bringing students home from Fishing Cove Elementary School.
After the shooting, the bus driver pulled away, checked on the students and called police. Students were taken home on another bus.
Auger says the school department is cooperating with police.
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Firefighters tackled a blaze at a fish and chip shop in Rishton.
Crews from Hyndburn, Nelson, Clitheroe, and Blackburn were called to the Pisces Traditional Fish and Chips building on High Street at around 5.25pm on Tuesday, July 3.
Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service said the fire involved a deep fat cooking range at the takeaway and crews were at the scene for one hour and 40 minutes.
No injuries were reported.
Kialynn Glubrecht, who has taught mathematics at Spokane Falls Community College for 50 years, is retiring and clearing out her office, photographed Tuesday, June 13, 2017. Spokane and Spokane Falls community colleges will grant more than 2,700 certificates, associate and professional degrees during commencement ceremonies Friday at the Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave. The SFCC ceremony will begin at 3 p.m., followed by SCC at 7 p.m. Kialynn Glubrecht isn't particularly excited to leave Spokane Falls Community College, where she has taught math since the school was built five decades ago.
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City councilors will discuss possibly approving an expansion of the Better Way Program which aims to reduce panhandling in Albuquerque. The mayor is requesting to increase the program's budget from $181,000 to $261,000 for the next fiscal year.
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KINGSPORT, TN (WJHL) – A lane closure and shifts in traffic patterns will take place starting Tuesday as city crews work on sewer line repairs and improvements along Memorial Boulevard.
According to a news release from the City of Kingsport, the repairs will take place Tuesday and Wednesday between 8:30 a.m. and 8 p.m. each day.
As repairs are taking place, Memorial Boulevard will be down to one lane in the eastbound direction between John. B. Dennis Highway and Harbor Chapel Road.
According to the release, westbound traffic will be shifted over to the inside eastbound lane. Memorial Boulevard will be one-lane each way for those two days.
City officials said Beverly Hill Road will also be shutdown at the intersection with Memorial Boulevard.
Anyone traveling through the area should use either Hawthorne Street or Glenwood Street to access Memorial Boulevard.
For more information, call 423-224-2546, or visit the notices page at http://www.kingsporttn.gov.
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Amid strike, telecommunications company claims vandalism
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A telecommunications company says acts of vandalism disrupted service in three West Virginia cities, including interruptions to 911 centers.
Frontier Communications announced a $10,000 reward for information on the alleged theft or intentional damage to infrastructure leading to Saturday's service interruptions in Hedgesville, Oceana and Fairmont.
News outlets report around 1,400 Frontier Communications workers in West Virginia and Virginia have been on strike since March 4, after their union contract expired without a new agreement. The release didn't mention the striking workers, but the company's senior vice president for the Midwest region, Greg Stephens, noted that the company has seen an increase in vandalism over the past two weeks.
A judge granted a restraining order Friday preventing striking workers from engaging in unlawful activity, something the workers have denied doing.
The big story today, Seattle's mayor has a new election challenger and it is the former mayor Mike McGinn whom Murray defeated four years ago. We'll ask Mike McGinn why he's declaring now and what he learned from his previous term as mayor. And we'll hear from two Uber drivers, one for a union and one against. All that and more on The Record.
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DHAKA: Akayed Ullah, the man suspected of trying to bomb New York City's Port Authority, had no criminal record in Bangladesh and last visited his home country in September, Bangladesh's police chief told Reuters on Monday.
Inspector General of Police A K M Shahidul Hoque said the information was based on the man's passport number.
The man was from the southeastern Bangladeshi district of Chittagong, Haque said. He last visited Bangladesh on Sept. 8.
Ullah, who had a homemade bomb strapped to his body, set off an explosion at a New York commuter hub during rush hour, injuring himself and three others in what New York Mayor Bill de Blasio called an attempted terrorist attack.
He had burns and lacerations while three other people, including a police officer, had minor injuries.
(Reporting by Serajul Quadir in Dhaka, writing by Krishna N. Das, editing by Larry King)
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How a garage startup in Venice became a successful post-acquisition virtual reality media company that is now disrupting the news industry. RYOT is a media company that officially set up shop in Venice, Calif., long before the area became known as Silicon Beach, the shiny new moniker for the small stretch of ocean landscape between Santa Monica and Venice that is now teeming with over 1,100 tech startups, according to represent.la .
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Police have searched the offices of Philips in Brazil and are executing arrest warrants for two people linked to the Dutch electronics company.
Wednesday's operation is part of an investigation into suspected fraud in the supply of medical equipment to the National Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedics and the Rio de Janeiro Health Department.
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Prosecutors allege that several companies formed a cartel to win and inflate contracts. In all, 22 arrest warrants were issued and 44 addresses searched.
Prosecutors say two warrants are for people linked to Philips. The company says one had been an executive who has left the company, while the other works in sales. It says the current employee was brought in for questioning and that the company is cooperating with the authorities.
Meet Peter Prevc, the first ski jumper to jump over 250m, who has the expectations of Slovenia on his shoulders at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang.
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Luke Air Force Base officials say an F-16C from the 56th Fighter Wing crashed while attempting to land at a municipal airport in Arizona. The pilot ejected and wasn’t seriously injured.
Officials say the jet was on a training flight Tuesday when it diverted to the Lake Havasu City airport and went off the runway while landing, prompting the pilot to eject.
Staff Sgt. Jenna Bigham says the pilot is in good condition and was transported to a hospital.
She says she couldn’t provide information on why the plane diverted.
The Today’s News-Herald newspaper posted a photo showing the plane apparently missing the nose area of its fuselage.
Lake Havasu City is 134 miles (216 km) northwest of Luke, located in Glendale, a suburb of Phoenix.
Jul.4 (GMM) F1 sporting boss Ross Brawn says he hopes Fernando Alonso stays in F1.
Rumours are growing stronger by the race that the Spaniard, who won Le Mans recently and last year raced at Indianapolis, may quit F1 at the end of the season.
Brawn says the way Alonso has handled multiple consecutive weekends of sports cars and F1 is impressive.
“You never know, maybe he’s looking for something out of formula one, but I really hope that’s not the case,” Brawn, representing Liberty Media, is quoted by Marca.
“He is still very fast and F1 needs drivers like him with charisma and talent,” he added.
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With Garrett not running, Dems see greater opportunity in 5th District
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The 5th District Republican Committee will select its candidate next month to replace Congressman Tom Garrett, who announced Monday he will not seek re-election. No matter who is on the ballot, the race now has even greater national importance, because Democrats now sense a greater opportunity to move the district to their side of the aisle. It could become pivotal in determining which party controls the House next year. WFIR’s Evan Jones has more:
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A Walthill man has been found guilty of sexually assaulting a woman on the Omaha Nation Indian Reservation in northeastern Nebraska.
The U.S. Attorney's Office for Nebraska announced Thursday 44-year-old George Grant was convicted by a federal jury of one count of aggravated sexual abuse.
Grant faces up to 15 years in prison when he's sentenced Jan. 8.
There is no parole in the federal system.
Prosecutors say Grant forcibly sexually assaulted a 28-year-old woman on Sept. 4, 2016, after driving her out to a secluded country road on the reservation.
Mitel, a global leader in business communications, today announced that it has signed a definitive arrangement agreement to be acquired by an investor group led by affiliates of Searchlight Capital Partners, L.P. (Searchlight) in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $2.0 billion, including Mitels net debt. Under the terms of the agreement, to be completed pursuant to a plan of arrangement, upon completion Mitel shareholders will receive $11.15 per common share in cash.
This exceeds Mitels 52-week and last three-year-high price and represents a premium of approximately 24% to the 90-calendar-day volume-weighted average price of Mitel common shares through April 23, 2018. Upon completion of the transaction, Mitel will become a privately held company, which is expected to provide the company with additional flexibility to accelerate its move-to-the-cloud strategy.
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BELTON, Mo. — Someone in the metro had luck on their side this St. Patrick’s Day!
A winning Powerball ticket worth $1 million was purchased in Belton for Saturday night’s drawing.
If you bought a Powerball ticket at Big Al’s Liquor and Wine, located on Highway 71, you should probably check your numbers.
The Missouri Lottery said someone bought the winning ticket, worth $1 million, with the numbers: 22, 57, 59, 60 and 66.
“If you’re holding this million-dollar Powerball ticket, please keep it in a safe place until you’re ready to claim your prize,” May Scheve Reardon, executive director of the Missouri Lottery, said in a statement.
The lucky winner has exactly 180 days from the drawing to claim their prize, according to the Missouri Lottery. In this case, that’s Sept. 13.
Teachers' union plans rallies to support evaluation reforms
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A powerful teachers' union will be holding rallies at Republican state Senate district offices across New York to push for approval of legislation that would reform the state's teacher evaluation system.
New York State United Teachers is organizing rallies for Friday at the district offices of nine Senate GOP members in an effort to get Senate Leader John Flanagan to back the proposal.
The Democrat-controlled Assembly has passed legislation to rescind a requirement that teacher evaluations be tied to their students' performance on standardized tests.
Senate Republicans haven't fully backed the measure, but a compromise with the Assembly and Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo is possible before the 2018 legislative session ends next month.
NYSUT officials say truck-mounted billboards will be driven around the Capitol Wednesday to urge Flanagan to support the legislation.
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CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. (AP) - Police say a security guard arrested in connection with two attacks on women in a Florida neighborhood has told investigators he has a problem.
The police report on the Sunday arrest of 25-year-old Dante M. Collins says he admitted trying to sexually attack the two women, who were able to get away after he pushed them to the ground in February and April.
Police say he also confessed to as many as 10 other attempted attacks in a neighborhood of Coral Springs.
Court record show Collins described himself as a sex addict in 2014, after he was arrested in Hollywood on complaints of a man exposing himself to women.
Now he's being held on $250,000 on sexual battery charges. Jail records don't list a lawyer.
A parliamentary committee on Thursday adopted a report on the outcome of a confirmation hearing for Oceans and Fisheries Minister-nominee Kim Young-choon, clearing the way for his official appointment.
Oceans and Fisheries Minister-nominee Kim Young-choon speaks during a parliamentary confirmation hearing at the National Assembly in Seoul on June 14, 2017. (Yonhap)
The adoption of the report is a crucial procedure before President Moon Jae-in officially appoints him.On Wednesday, the National Assembly's agriculture, food, rural affairs, oceans and fisheries committee held the hearing for Kim with lawmakers questioning him over his professional and ethical qualifications for the job. (Yonhap)
An estimated 8000 Starbucks stores will be closed Tuesday, May 29, 2018 for anti-bias training for employees following an incident in Philadelphia in April in which a manager called police on two African-American men waiting for a friend in a store.
Polar bears may be exposed to lower levels of mercury in their diets than in the past, but it appears to be because climate change is changing what — and where — they eat.
An Iranian missile boat pointed a laser at a U.S. Marine helicopter while two Navy warships and a cargo ship were transiting out of the Persian Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, a senior American defense official said, according to Fox News.
The laser triggered a response and the U.S. helicopter automatically fired off flares toward the offending vessel.
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Search for missing kayaker suspended
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — The US Coast Guard has suspended its search for a missing teen fisherman in Connecticut.
USCG officials say Monday they have suspended the search for 18-year-old William Zadrozny, last seen at the mouth of the Connecticut River.
Responders received a call at 5 p.m. Monday reporting an overturned kayak with a lifejacket and fishing gear on board.
Old Saybrook police have also been part of the search, along with local fire agencies.
Over 381-square-miles were searched to locate the missing kayaker.
Zadrozny was wearing work boots, a grey and yellow jacket and jeans. His car was found in the parking lot of North Cove in Old Saybrook.
A roof has collapsed at a home in Cambridge Tuesday morning after a fast-moving, multi-alarm fire broke out.
The fire ripped through a two-and-a-half story home at 54 Reservoir Street. Crews found the home engulfed in flames when they arrived at the scene.
Thick smoke could be seen rising from the home.
Multiple fire houses have been called in to help fight the flames.
Cambridge Police say Reservoir Street and connecting roads have been blocked.
The building has been evacuated. No injuries have been reported.
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VAN BUREN COUNTY, Mich. – Investigators are releasing photographs in hopes getting more tips into an unsolved murder from March.
Shaun Gill, 47, was found dead on March 1 at his home in the Ports of Call Mobile Home park in Geneva Township. He had died from a gunshot wound and investigators consider Gill’s death a homicide.
Monday, Van Buren County investigators released photos of a person who they would like to identify. Anyone with information should call the Van Buren County Sheriff at 269-657-3101, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-342-7867, Silent Observer at 269-343-2100 or your local police department.
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In this amazing book, “Following Baxter,” written by Barbara Kerley (Harper), you will find all different adventures with Jordie, the main character, and her neighbor’s dog, Baxter. Baxter is an awesome dog and Professor Reese is so nice, kind, smart and bright. But then something goes wrong!
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ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan won 52.59 percent of votes in the June 24 presidential elections, broadcaster CNN Turk said, citing official results from Turkey’s High Electoral Board.
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan addresses his supporters gathered in front of AKP headquarters in Ankara, Turkey June 25, 2018. REUTERS/Stoyan Nenov
The main opposition’s candidate Muharrem Ince won 30.64 percent, while the jailed candidate of the pro-Kurdish opposition, Selahattin Demirtas, won 8.40 percent of votes, CNN Turk said.
In the parliamentary election, Erdogan’s ruling AK Party won 295 seats in the 600-seat assembly, according to CNN Turk, while its nationalist MHP ally won 49 seats.
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MINNEAPOLIS — More so than ever, the week leading up to the Super Bowl is becoming almost as important as the game itself.
KVRR Sports anchors Keith Albertson and Jeremy Klein recap the time they spent in the Twin Cities taking in the sights and sounds.
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In 2014, ISIL announced it was taking over nearly all of Iraq and Syria.
But three years later and billions lost, Iraq’s Prime Minister Haider Al Abadi says his military has defeated the armed group.
It’s been a long road to get to this point. The battle for Mosul alone took months. Almost a million people had to flee, and thousands left behind were killed.
More than eight thousand homes were reportedly destroyed. And that was just one of several Iraqi cities once controlled by ISIL.
What does this mean for Iraq’s future?
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South Carolina US Senator Tim Scott reads some vile and hateful messages directed at him for his support of Sen. Jeff Sessions as US Attorney General. Scott pictured in this 2011 file photo at a Veteran's Day event in South Carolina.
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USM has teamed up with aquaculture company Aqua Green LLC to start a facility to find a better way to raise oysters for commercial production. When USM gets BP Restore Act money, they will buy the facility in Parkinson and continue doing research in the field.
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The year 2016 opened the door to a new phase of highly automated driving, moving the discussion away from "wouldn't it be nice-to-have-a-robo-car" to a more immediate "to-do list" with which regulators, car OEMs and technology companies must grapple if they hope to make self-driving cars commercially viable and safe. Gone are days of early-adapter giddiness over the Google car, or an "Autopilot" Tesla with over-the-air software upgrades.
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Valencia sporting director, Jesus Garcia Pitarch, has revealed that he held talks with Chelsea midfielder, John Obi Mikel, over a possible transfer to the club. Mikel Obi has not played at all under new manager, Antonio Conte, and will become a free agent this summer. However, Chelsea may allow the Super Eagles captain leave this […]
MUMBAI: Singer Ed Sheeran, who took a break from social media and the public eye for the last 12 months, will unveil new music on Friday.
The singer uploaded a silent video on Twitter on New Year's Day to update his fans about his upcoming work, reports mirror.co.uk.
In the video, the star held up a piece of paper that read: "New music coming Friday."
It comes after he recently dropped a hint about his next album as he changed all his social media profile pictures to blue squares.
Songwriter Amy Wadge, who wrote ‘Thinking Out Loud’ with Sheeran, last week confirmed "his album is done". She added it will "break the internet" when it's released.
He came out of temporary retirement to pen ‘When Christmas Comes Around’, the single of ‘The X Factor’ winner Matt Terry.
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All these things my hand has made, and so all these things came to be, declares the Lord. But this is the one to whom I will look: he who is humble and contrite in spirit and trembles at my word.
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Aspiring Zanu-PF parliamentary candidates linked to the G40 cabal in the Midlands province will not be representing the party in this year’s harmonised elections after their bids were rejected at national level.
Former Midlands Provincial Affairs Minister Jason Machaya, former deputy Minister of Industry and Commerce Chitatidzo Mabuwa, Kwekwe Central legislator Masango “Blackman” Matambanadzo, former Deputy Minister of Tourism and Hospitality Industry Annastacia Ndlovu and former deputy Minister of Mines and Mining Development Fred Moyo had all submitted their CVs to contest in party primary elections, which are now scheduled for April 29.
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Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has signed the law on the Disciplinary Regulations of the National Police of Ukraine.
Poroshenko signed this document in Kyiv on Wednesday during a solemn ceremony on the occasion of the Day of the National Police of Ukraine.
"In your presence I will sign an important law on the Disciplinary Regulations of the National Police of Ukraine," Poroshenko said.
The president said that the law determines the powers of police officers and their chiefs, types of incentives and disciplinary sanctions, as well as the procedure for their application and appeal.
As reported, on March 15, 2018, the Verkhovna Rada adopted at second reading and as a whole the law on the Disciplinary Regulations of the National Police of Ukraine (No. 4670). The regulations define the essence of official discipline in the National Police, the powers and duties of police officers and their chiefs, types of incentives and disciplinary sanctions, as well as the procedure for their application and appeal.
Triton Valves Ltd has informed BSE that the 41st Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Company will be held on July 12, 2017.Source : BSE
March 31 Oasmia Pharmaceutical:
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Michelle Weinstein, a.k.a. The Pitch Queen, is well aware of the importance of selling. She recently spoke with Ramon Ray as part of Small Business Trends’ exclusive Smart Hustle Report, where she discussed her journey to entrepreneurship and the important lessons she’s learned along the way.
Akshay Kumar’s Jolly LLB 2 has crossed the 110 crore mark at the worldwide box office.
Till now, the courtroom comedy drama has grossed 93.50 crores (nett. 66.79 crores) in India and 16.73 crores in the international markets. Jolly LLB 2 now stands with a global collections of 110.23 crores.
The movie might enter he 100 crore club by its 2nd weekend at the domestic box office.
Directed by Subhash Kapoor, the film also stars Huma Qureshi, Annu Kapoor and Saurabh Shukla in pivotal roles.
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ALEXANDRIA, Va. — A prosecutor’s report has found that officers from the U.S. Capitol Police and Alexandria, Virginia, police department fired more than 40 rounds to subdue and eventually kill the man who shot and wounded Congressman Steve Scalise and others on a northern Virginia ballfield.
The report released Friday by Alexandria Commonwealth’s Attorney Bryan Porter concluded that officers were justified in using lethal force to confront 66-year-old James Hodgkinson, who wounded Scalise and four others in June during a practice for a charity baseball game.
The report states that an Alexandria officer and a Capitol Police officer each fired shots that struck Hodgkinson. The report credits the officers for pinning Hodgkinson down and placing him in custody within 10 minutes of the initial shots.
Hodgkinson later died from his injuries.
The United States Air Force Total Force Band performs in the 128th Rose Parade in Pasadena, Calif., Jan. 2, 2017. The USAF Total Force Band kicked off the Air Force 70th Birthday celebration playing several venues in Southern California culminating with their appearance in the 128th Rose Parade. The band is comprised of active duty and Air National Guard musicians from around the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Louis Briscese)
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Drug company fights birth control lawsuit
JEFFERSON CITY (AP) — An attorney for chemical manufacturer Bayer is fighting a Missouri lawsuit over one of its birth control products, arguing the case does not belong in the state.
Bayer attorney Jonathan Cohn asked Missouri Supreme Court judges Tuesday to dismiss claims by non-Missouri residents or split them off from the case. Only seven Missouri residents are among the 92 women suing Bayer for alleged medical complications from Essure, an implant that permanently prevents pregnancy.
St. Louis Circuit Judge Joan Moriarty ruled in 2016 that the lawsuit could proceed in Missouri. Plaintiffs argue the case belongs in Missouri because of clinical trials in the state and a national marketing campaign based in Missouri.
Supreme Court judge Laura Denvir Stith seemed unconvinced and questioned what ties the out-of-state residents' complaints have to Missouri.
Wapakoneta’s Armstrong Air and Space Museum will observe Columbus Day — a U.S. holiday that commemorates the landing of Christopher Columbus in the New World on October 12, 1492 — with its annual Day of Discovery event.
Chris Moynihan, program director for the local museum, said this year's participants will have an opportunity to complete a scavenger hunt by discovering a missing clue to solve a puzzle for a prize; tinker with electrical wiring, conductors and insulators while learning about electrical cars; and... For more on this story and others pick up a copy of the Wapakoneta Daily News.
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When he kicked off RodeoHouston last month, Garth Brooks proved to be a hot ticket in the city.With this in mind, the event's organizers are giving away a pair of tickets to Garth's closing night show on Sunday, March 18.The event's official Instagram account posted a contest for the highly sought-after tickets on Thursday.There are two steps to entering: follow the RodeoHouston Instagram account and tag a friend's IG account as a comment in the contest post.Other details, including when a winner will be announced, were not yet posted.You can enter through this link
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A group of Russian and Belarusian experts will carry out an observation flight on Russian An-30B jet over the territory of France, Russia's Defense Ministry said on its website on Tuesday. "Within the framework of the international Treaty on Open Skies, in a period from April 18 to April 22, Russian and Belarusian experts plan to carry out an observation flight over the territory of the French Republic from the Open Skies airfield Orleans Bricy," Sergei Ryzhkov, head of the ministry's Nuclear Risk Reduction Center, was quoted as saying.
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Joseph diGenova appears on "Meet the Press" Feb. 11, 2001, at the NBC studio in Washington, D.C.
President Donald Trump has added a longtime Washington lawyer to his legal team who has publicly promoted a conspiracy theory that officials in the FBI and Justice Department are plotting to frame the president with a "false crime" in the Russia investigation.
Joseph diGenova, a former U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, recently joined Trump's legal team, Jay Sekulow, one of the president's lawyers, confirmed to NBC News Monday.
"I have worked with Joe for many years and have full confidence that he will be a great asset in our representation of the president," Sekulow said in a statement.
ALL Marie-Josee Isabelle Caplet wanted to do was drive to Bundaberg to get food for her dogs.
The problem was she had drunk several cans of gin and coke throughout the day.
On November 10, about 9.15pm Caplet travelled from her Moore Park Beach home to North Bundaberg.
Police pulled over Caplet along Queen St for an RBT and she returned an alcohol reading of 0.075.
Defence lawyer Matt Messenger told the Bundaberg Magistrates Court that Caplet had spaced out her drinks that day but had forgotten to go to the local supermarkets to pick up dog food.
Mr Messenger asked Magistrate Belinda Merrin to consider that it was Caplet's first drink-driving offence.
Caplet pleaded guilty to drink-driving, was fined $350 and was disqualified from driving for one month.
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Police say a man is out thousands of dollars after being scammed into thinking he was doing a favour for the CEO of his company.
South Simcoe police say the man received an email from someone claiming to be the CEO of the Innisfil, Ont., company, asking him to purchase a large number of iTunes gift cards to give out to clients.
Investigators say that while he was making the purchases at one store, a clerk asked if this was for Canada Revenue Agency, thinking the man was a victim of a common scam in which victims are asked to pay a fake tax bill with iTunes cards.
After buying more gift cards at two other locations, the man became suspicious due to persistent texting from the suspect.
Once back at work, the man found out it was not the CEO who had made the request.
Police say some of the transactions were cancelled, but the fraud still amounted to several thousand dollars.
PUEBLO, Colo. — Police are investigating after they found skeletal remains in the debris of a brush fire near the Fountain River in Pueblo Monday.
Fire crews responded to the area near 800 Gruma Road around 1:35 p.m. in response to the fire, which surrounded a train bridge over the river, just east of the road.
Once the fire was out, fire crews first saw the remains. A short time later, Pueblo police investigators confirmed the recovery of skeletal remains. At this time they believe the remains to be that of a man.
Investigators were not able to determine how long the body had been in the area.
The investigation is ongoing.
If you have any information, contact Pueblo Crime Stoppers at 542-7867 or submit a tip online here.
Luton council is investing around £3 million in 2018/19 on road maintenance, with most of the money going towards a programme of resurfacing, which will take place from July to November.
Money will also be spent on preventative work, which treats the surface of the carriageway, preventing potholes from forming.
The council also has an emergency repair response crew that attend potholes that have been reported within 24 hours, it also aims to repair damaged pavements greater than 20mm within 24 hours of assessment, street lights within five working days, blocked drains that result in flooding within 24 hours, non-urgent within 28 days and traffic signal faults within two hours.
So far this winter the council has received over 800 reports about potholes, and all those meeting the criteria have been repaired within 24 hours. To report a pothole call 01582 510333.
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It's not every day that Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout are overshadowed at Los Angeles Angels games, but that may have happened during Wednesday night's game in Detroit.
As the Angels and Tigers prepared for the top of the sixth inning at Comerica Park, a goose got loose on the field. It managed to avoid being caught...until crashing into a scoreboard on the facade:
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This just goes to show: You never know what you'll see during a night at the ballpark.
“He worked as a truck driver. Primary interrogations revealed that the victim had been present with four Indian men when they incident happened. We apprehended the two employees … during questioning, the claimed that they met a fourth person [also Indian] and they all consumed alcohol. Then the fourth person provided them with morphine … the victim fell very sick and started vomiting suddenly. Then he died as they were driving him to the hospital meanwhile that person absconded … so they threw his body between trees. Immigration records confirmed that the fourth person had left the country shortly after the incident,” the corporal claimed to prosecutors.
March 30 Gran Colombia Gold Corp
* Gran Colombia Gold announces fourth quarter and full year 2016 results; improves balance sheet; increases adjusted EBITDA by 72% to $66 million in 2016
* Q4 adjusted earnings per share $0.01
* Q4 loss per share $0.05
* Gold production in Q4 of 2016 totalled 40,879 ounces, up 36% from Q4 of 2015
* Revenue of $50.4 million in Q4 of 2016 was 49% better than Q4 of 2015
* Gran Colombia Gold - Expects to produce a total of 150,000 to 160,000 ounces of gold for full year 2017 compared with 149,708 ounces produced in 2016
* Company expects that its 2017 total cash cost will remain below $720 per ounce sold
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SAO PAULO, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Boeing Co and Brazilian planemaker Embraer SA will create a third company to oversee a joint venture for commercial jets, Globo TV’s top economic correspondent reported on Friday, without citing her sources.
Miriam Leitao reported on her blog that Embraer had accepted the proposal to form a third company from Boeing, and that the new entity would not involve Embraer’s military division.
Brazil’s government has made it clear that it would never accept any deal between Boeing and Embraer if the latter’s control over its military division were weakened at all. Emails to Boeing in Brazil and Embraer were not immediately returned. (Reporting by Brad Brooks; Editing by Daniel Flynn)
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 10' game
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the New York Lottery's "Pick 10" game were:
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Two Lincolnton men are facing felony drug charges after leading deputies on a car chase in western Lincoln County on Monday. Deputies said David Nathaniel Neal, 34, of Highland Bluff Court, and Travis Shane Bivens, 36, of Pete's Road, were charged after the men fled from deputies who were attempting to conduct a traffic stop on Reepsville Road, near Killian Road.
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Proposals for the Environmental Protection Agency in President Donald Trump's first budget are displayed at the Government Printing Office in Washington, Thursday, March, 16, 2017. The $1.15 trillion presentation proposes a reordering of national spending priorities, pumping significantly more money into the military and homeland security while sharply cutting foreign aid, medical research and the arts. The EPA also takes a big hit in the budget proposal. J. Scott Applewhite AP
Join Cherryville Baptist Church as we journey toward the cross of Jesus. March 29th, we gather at 7 PM for a Maundy Thursday service and share in a Passover meal, based on the Gospel of John.
On Good Friday, March 30th, we will consider the Seven Last Words of Christ from the Cross during our Noon to 3 PM service. Participants will join us from Flemington United Methodist Church, Quakertown United Methodist Church, Change Church of Ewing, NJ, and the chaplain from Hunterdon Medical Center. On Easter Sunday, April 1st, we gather for Sunrise Service in the field a 1/4 mile north of the church. All are welcome to join us for Easter Breakfast in the church hall following sunrise service. Easter morning worship is at 11 AM.
All are welcome! Please call the church office for more information at 908-782-7831.
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Oat cakes are cooked at the fireplace during the annual celebration of Hogmanay, a traditional Scottish time of merry-making, at Hutchison House on Sunday January 1, 2017 at Hutchison House in Peterborough, Ont. Visitors were treated to traditional Scottish fare including Scotch Black Bun, Clooty Dumpling or Duff; Scotch Eggs; Potted Salmon; cheeses; oatcakes; shortbread and Haggis. In the Highland tradition, the Hogmanay beverage, Atholl Brose, a heated mixture of honey and whisky topped with a dollop of whipped cream and toasted oats, was available. The Hogmanay celebration also includes tours of the museum, fiddle music, highland dancing and bagpipes and drums. The Hutchison House has hosted the Scottish new year celebration for nearly 30 years. Clifford Skarstedt/Peterborough Examiner/Postmedia Network
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Vanderbilt has added a Big Ten flavor to its football team with the addition of former Ohio State wide receiver Alex Stump and ex-Michigan long snapper Scott Sypniewski.
The Commodores also announced they have added offensive lineman Saige Young from Dodge City (Kansas) Community College. Sypniewski and Young are eligible to play for Vanderbilt this season. Stump must sit out the 2017 season due to NCAA transfer rules.
Sypniewski, a graduate transfer, becomes Vanderbilt's most experienced long snapper. He played 36 games with Michigan over the last three years.
Stump caught only one pass for Ohio State last season after redshirting in 2015.
Vanderbilt now has three former Big Ten players. The Commodores earlier added Illinois transfer Ke'Shawn Vaughn, a running back who will sit out the 2017 season due to NCAA transfer rules.
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TBILISI, Georgia — Wales beat Georgia 1-0 away without injured star Gareth Bale on Friday to keep alive its chances of qualifying automatically for next year's World Cup in Russia.
Tom Lawrence scored the winning goal for the 2016 European Championship semifinalists in the 49th minute, when he spun his marker and sent in a low shot from 20 metres that proved too powerful for the goalkeeper to keep out.
Wales moved a point behind Serbia, which plays Austria later Friday and can guarantee first place in Group D with a win in Vienna.
Third-placed Ireland must beat Moldova at home to stay within a point of Wales, ahead of a meeting between the two Celtic rivals in Cardiff on Monday in the final round of qualifiers.
If the Serbs fail to beat Austria, they can clinch qualification with a win at home to Georgia on Monday.
Bale was missing for the Welsh at Boris Paichadze Dinamo Arena in Tbilisi because of a calf muscle strain, sustained while playing for Real Madrid. He will also miss the match against Ireland.
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Caleb Bennett scored 23 points and grabbed five rebounds and Lehigh edged Boston University 80-75 on Saturday.
Bennett was 8 of 13 from the field including three from distance and hit all four of his free throws for the Mountain Hawks (10-13, 5-7 Patriot). Kahron Ross added 17 points, six rebounds and three assists and Pat Andree chipped in 10 points.
Bennett sank a pair of 3-pointers as part of a 20-6 surge midway through the first half that gave the Mountain Hawks a 32-22 lead with five minutes to go and they were up 40-31 at halftime.
The Terriers (12-11, 8-4) fought back in the second half to take a 75-72 advantage with just under two minutes to play. Bennett and Ross replied with back-to-back jumpers for a 76-75 Lehigh lead with 1:04 left and Boston failed to score the rest of the way.
Milwaukee police searching for abandoned infant's parents
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee police are looking for the family of a baby boy who was found alone in a car seat in the middle of the night in a residential area.
Sgt. Sheronda Grant says investigators believe they have identified the child and his parents and are trying to locate them. The child is estimated to be between 4 and 6 months old. He was found unharmed at about 2:30 a.m. Tuesday about 7 miles (11 kilometers) north of downtown Milwaukee. Grant says the baby was found outside of a house but had no more information about who notified police.
The boy is white, weighs about 20 pounds (9 kilograms) and was wearing a gray Mickey Mouse T-shirt.
We asked our Facebook fans who would win a Jamaican food fight between Black Mangoes vs East Indian Mangoes. Here are the results and what some of what our fans wrote. Feel free to add your own comments.
Vote count:
Black Mangoes – 45%
East Indian Mangoes – 55%
Selected Comments:
V Buchanan – East Indians, sweet to the seed.
B Facey – east indian for sure
P Davis – Fine skin another name for black mango I bet a lot of you guys forget that fine skin all the way
V James – Mi mussi different from everybody….Blackie to the wurl!!
M Junsui – Would love a black mango now
L Duncker – East Indian of course!
Y Lettman – East Indian all the time. The very best. Blackie good too.
Y Naelcm – East Indian…that’s like asking Pit-bull vs mongrel, who wins.
D Rowe – Blackie all the way!
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LAVAL, Que. — Charlie Lindgren stopped all 26 shots he faced to lead the Laval Rocket to a 3-0 victory over the Belleville Senators on Friday in the American Hockey League debut for both teams.
Michael McCarron led the Laval (1-0-0) offence with a goal and an assist and Daniel Audette and Nick Deslauriers also scored for the Montreal Canadiens’ new AHL affiliate. The team moved from St. John’s, N.L.
Danny Taylor stopped 22 shots for the Senators (0-1-0), who moved to Belleville from Binghamton, N.Y.
The Rocket were 1 for 3 on the power play. Belleville failed to take advantage of eight chances with the man advantage.
FILE - In this file photo dated Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017, Slobodan Praljak, center, enters the Yugoslav War Crimes Tribunal court in The Hague, Netherlands, Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017. Croatia's state television said Saturday Dec. 9, 2017, that former general Praljak who died after taking a poison at a U.N. war crimes court, was cremated during a private ceremony held Thursday. file Pool Photo via AP Robin van Lonkhuijsen
The total price of a passport book and a passport card is going up by $10 on April 2.
The cost of the document itself is not increasing. Instead, it is the acceptance, or execution fee, that is increasing to $35.
That will put the cost of an adult book at $145 and an adult card at $65 and a child’s passport at $115 and a child’s card at $50.
The fee covers the cost of accepting the application, “identity verification and document review,” a State Department announcement said.
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MALIBU, Calif. — Bryan Alberts made six 3-pointers and finished with 20 points and Long Beach State beat Pepperdine 78-71 on Saturday night.
Alberts was 6 of 15 from the floor. Gabe Levin added 16 points on 6-of-12 shooting for Long Beach State (5-7), which has won two of its last three games. Deishuan Booker made all five of his field goals and his only free-throw attempt and finished with 12 points.
Trae Berhow scored 15 points and Eric Cooper Jr. chipped in 14 for Pepperdine (3-7), which has lost four of five.
The Waves closed the first half on a 9-0 surge to tie it 35-all at halftime. Cooper’s 3-pointer tied it again at 51 before the 49ers answered with a 13-2 for a 64-53 lead with eight minutes remaining. Nolan Taylor made back-to-back layups and the Waves pulled to 76-70 with 18 seconds left.
Harrison Ford returns to one of his classic sci-fi rolls when "Blade Runner 2049" hits theaters this week.
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Caught in the act. Two thieves were busted right as they tried to leave a Seattle Costco with the stolen goods in their hands.Video shows the suspects open a back door and walk right into the waiting officers.Police say an officer inside the store actually recognized one of the suspects who stole items from the Costco in the past, and then would leave through an emergency exit.That officer predicted the same thing would happen again so he tipped off police.The suspects were caught carrying computers and vacuum cleaners.
MAKING A MOVE Here's How You Move A House When You Don't Have A Truck Around
These villagers are practicing "Bayanihan," an ancient Filipino custom in which villagers help one another move, relocating the traditional structure and walking it somewhere else.
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How to watch Cubs vs. Nationals: NLDS Game 1 online, livestream
The Cubs start their road to a repeat Friday night as the reigning World Series champions take on the Nationals in the NLDS opener.
The Cubs won their second-straight NL Central Division title as the team finished with 92–70 record. The Nationals also won their division with a 97–65 record.
Kyle Hendricks (7-5) will get things started for the Cubs in Game 1. Stephen Strasburg (15-4) will take the mound for the Nationals.
Here’s what you need to know:
Kyle Hendricks and Stephen Strasburg will take the bump for the Cubs and Nationals in Game 1 of the NLDS. | Kamil Krzaczynski and Nick Wass/Associated Press
Teams : Cubs (92-70) at Nationals (97-65)
: Cubs (92-70) at Nationals (97-65) First pitch : 6:30 p.m.
: 6:30 p.m. Location : Nationals Park, Washington D.C.
: Nationals Park, Washington D.C. TV : TBS
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PREBLE COUNTY, Ohio (WDTN) -A man was indicted on drug and child endangering charges after officers arrested him for selling drugs in front of his newborn child.
The Preble County Sheriff’s Office and the Eaton Police Department started a drug investigation in November and it led the arrest of 31-year-old Brian Shaner of Eaton.
According to a press release from the Preble County Sheriff’s Office, Shaner has a ‘significant’ drug related criminal history in 2007.
A Preble County Grand Jury indicted Shaner on these charges:
Aggravated Trafficking in Drugs, a 2nd Degree Felony
Aggravated Possession of Drugs, a 3rd Degree Felony
Endangering Children, a 1st Degree Misdemeanor
Shaner is currently in the Preble County Jail.
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BUFFALO, N.Y. -- The Buffalo Sabres have signed Victor Olofsson to a two-year contract after he scored a Swedish Hockey League-leading 27 goals last season.
The Sabres selected Olofsson in the seventh round of the 2014 draft. The forward has spent the past three seasons in the SHL, collecting 50 goals and 49 assists in 150 regular-season games. Overall, Olofsson had 60 goals and 117 points in 200 games.
He is coming off a career-best season in which he finished with 43 points in 50 games during his second year with Frolunda HC.
The 22-year-old is listed at 5-foot-11 and 173 pounds.
The Sabres announced the agreement on Tuesday.
LUANDA A 227-carat diamond, the second-largest ever found in Angola, has been discovered at the Lulo Diamond Project mine east of the capital Luanda, Australian miner Lucapa Diamond said on Monday.
Lucapa, along with Angolan state firm Empresa Nacional de Diamantes E.P., co-own the mining concession.
A 404-carat stone was discovered in 2007, Lucapa said.
"The recovery underlines the significant potential of the Lulo Kimberlite drilling programme," the Australian company said in a statement.
Angola is the world's fourth-largest diamond producer by value. It is keen to find alternative exports to oil, following a sharp drop in global crude prices over the last two years which has forced it to borrow to cover a shortfall in revenue.
(Reporting by Herculano Coroado; Writing by Mfuneko Toyana; Editing by Andrew Roche)
April 6 (Reuters) -
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* BlackRock CEO Fink on CNBC - china has been trying to keep currency strong
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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - Monday morning a class of first graders at Castle Elementary were surprised by our own 23ABC Chief Meteorologist Elaina Rusk and representatives with Chevron.
Their teacher, Jennifer Rodriguez, was the latest winner of Chevron's Donors Choose program, which provides thousands to support innovative classroom projects. As a result of this grant, Castle's STEAM Academy students received meteorology kits that included a model tornado, cloud chamber and rain gauge, which Elaina was on hand to explain how to use.
Educators can submit funding requests for materials and experiences that enhance the STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) learning environment for their students here in Kern County. Visit Donors Choose for more information.
The C-2 aeroplanes will be flown to the UAE to take part in the Dubai Airshow
Built by Kawasaki Heavy Industries, the C-2 will fly to the United Arab Emirates on November 8 to participate in the Dubai Airshow and will be on display in New Zealand from Nov. 25 to Dec. 1, the Japan Air Self Defence Force said in a news release.
A C-2 sale would secure Japan its first major overseas arms contract.
“A number of nations have shown interest in the C-2 and we want to show off our advanced technology,” Japan's Defence Minister Itsunori Onodera told a regular media briefing.
Kevin Foster questions whether there was a need for such riotous behaviour among ANC comrades (“Ashamed of riotous behaviour”, October 4).
What happened in East London during the ANC eighth provincial conference leaves so many questions unanswered:
My answer is no, there was no need for comrades to be beaten with chairs. I was there as a delegate. We wanted due processes of conference to be followed as it had been proven that there were bogus delegates.
We wanted credentials to be corrected, clarified openly and amended at plenary before adoption.
Any elective conference is dependent on proper credentials for its credibility and reliability. However, “train delegates” didn’t want to listen and chose violence.
We, as ANC delegates, should have felt secured in a conference room with our own comrades.
Instead, the ANC “train” faction attacked us with chairs simply for our demand for proper credentials before the conference could proceed.
I’m really ashamed of my beloved liberation movement, the ANC.
LONDON, April 12 Tesco, Britain's biggest retailer, beat forecasts for full-year profit, showing its recovery is picking up pace and potentially giving a boost to its stuttering campaign to win investor backing for a takeover of wholesaler Booker.
The supermarket group said on Wednesday it made an operating profit before exceptional items of 1.28 billion pounds ($1.60 billion) in the year to Feb. 25 2017.
That was ahead of analysts' average forecast of 1.26 billion pounds, according to Reuters data, and an increase of 30 percent on the 944 million pounds made in 2015-16.
Tesco said UK sales at stores open over a year rose 0.7 percent in the 13 weeks to Feb. 25, its fiscal fourth quarter - a fifth straight quarter of underlying growth.
"We are confident that we can build on this strong performance in the year ahead," said Chief Executive Dave Lewis. (Reporting by James Davey, Editing by Paul Sandle)
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"The aphorism is clear and particularly needed in our society because manners do not seem to be valued or taught. I remember how impressed I was with my neighbor because she taught her son to always acknowledge a gift through a 'thank you' note. That level of courtesy is rare. Most people do not even know how to apologize … even those who think they do often get it wrong." (04/17/17)
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Nathan’s Famous hot dogs are made of beef. A U.S. News article Wednesday about Smithfield Foods Inc. incorrectly said Nathan’s Famous hot dogs contain pork.
The International Energy Agency lowered its global oil-demand growth forecast for this year to 1.4 million barrels a day, meaning world oil demand should average 99.2 million barrels a day in 2018. A Markets article on May 17 about the oil market incorrectly said that the IEA had lowered its global oil-demand forecast for this year to 1.4 million barrels a day.
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President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday hosted the secretary-general of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), Muhammad Sanusi Barkindo at the Abuja House, London.
Sanusi Barkindo was there with his two sons. Also present was President Buhari’s son Yusuf Buhari.
President Buhari also hosted his media team on Saturday, and has said that although he wishes to return home, he has learned to follow his doctor’s orders.
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Dec 10 (Reuters) - Dongxu Optoelectronic Technology Co Ltd :
* SAYS UNIT WINS BIDS FOR INFRASTRUCTURE PPP PROJECTS FOR ABOUT 2.4 BILLION YUAN ($362.54 million) Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2Brz33C Further company coverage: ($1 = 6.6199 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
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We will discuss the body's endocannabinoid system and how to properly nourish the CB1 & CB2 receptors that correlate with our central nervous system and immune systems. We will also discuss nutritional supplementation using hemp oil and various hemp derived products such as hemp seeds, hemp milk, and the use of beauty products containing hemp.
'Fresh Air' Celebrates July 4 With The Late Flat-Picking Guitar Player Doc Watson Watson, who died in 2012, was a pioneering bluegrass, country and folk guitarist and singer who changed the way people thought about mountain music. Originally broadcast in 1988 and 1989.
Canada's transportation minister told airline heads that incidents like the recent forcible removal of a paid passenger off a United flight would be "unacceptable" in his country. "I am sure that you were as disturbed as I was, and as all Canadians were, over the horrific incident," Transport Minister Marc Garneau said in a letter Thursday to the heads of airlines that operate in his country.
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-- Charlotte reportedly flew out this morning to Atlanta to be by Ric Flair's side after her father was put into a medically induced coma in advance of surgery.
-- Several wrestling personalities took to Twitter to send out their thoughts and prayers to Flair and his family:
Just hearing all this news about @RicFlairNatrBoy sending every ounce energy to #TheMan and asking that all of you do the same #NeverGiveUp — John Cena (@JohnCena) August 14, 2017
My thoughts & prayers go out to the GOAT, @RicFlairNatrBoy.
We're all thinking about ya & pulling for ya, my friend. pic.twitter.com/ATuSaSfjoG — REBORN by FATE (@MATTHARDYBRAND) August 14, 2017
My thoughts and prayers are with Ric Flair and his family during this difficult time. — Samoa Joe (@SamoaJoe) August 14, 2017
[India], Mar. 20 (ANI): A student of class IX allegedly threatened to rape and throw acid on his classmate in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut.
According to the girl, the accused was troubling her since many days and no action was taken by the school administration against him.
"A boy has been troubling me since many days. He slapped me too. After that he called my father and threatened him that he will throw acid on me," the victim said.
Meanwhile, the Superintendent of Police (SP) of Meerut, Rajesh Kumar, said, "A report has been filed in the matter. Search for the accused is underway."
A case has been registered in this regard and police have initiated the probe. (ANI)
Tuesday of the Fifth Week of Lent
March 20, 2018
Daily Reading from the USCCB: John 8:21-30
The long discourse about Jesus’ identity continues. Jesus Himself now speaks freely about who He is and His association with the Father.
Jesus says that He stands in a unique relationship with the Father. Jesus proclaims Himself to be God, the source of judgment for all with whom He comes into contact. “If you do not believe that I AM, you will die in your sins.”
When all is said and done Jesus means life or death, salvation or destruction. He is kind, loving, forgiving, but in the end people must accept Him as the divine Son of God–or else.
Our acceptance or rejection of Jesus is what determines the meaning and value of our life.
Where do I stand with Jesus?
TORONTO — A South Korean news agency says two Korean nationals were among ten people killed when a van mounted a sidewalk and rammed into pedestrians in Toronto.
The Yonhap News Agency is citing government officials as saying three others are unaccounted for.
It also says one Korean national was seriously injured in the incident that took place Monday afternoon.
One of the people who died in the van attack has been identified as Anne Marie D’Amico, who worked at a U.S.-based investment firm.
Seneca College says a female student was also among those killed in the incident.
Alek Minassian, a 25-year-old from Richmond Hill, Ont., has been charged with 10 counts of first-degree murder and 13 counts of attempted murder.
More to come.
Jamshed fixing case again adjourned
LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board lawyer Tafazzal Rizvi and prime suspect in PSL 2 spot-fixing saga Nasir Jamshed lawyer Hassan Warriach had a hot argument during the day’s hearing before the PCB anti corruption tribunal that was convened after a day’s adjournment on Wednesday.The tribunal further adjourned the hearing till Monday. The hearing into the PSL-2 spot fixing is continuing for one and a half year and is not coming to an end as yet.
STMicroelectronics has released its MCU Finder for PC, enabling embedded developers to access essential STM32 32-bit ARM Cortex -M and STM8 8-bit MCU information conveniently from the same desktop environment used for application development. Leveraging features of ST's popular MCU Finder mobile app , the PC version provides easy-to-use selection tools, self-maintaining documentation, and connections to MCU communities.
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More and more doctors are writing social prescriptions, such as hiking in a park, to encourage their patients to get out and exercise. RUSS CARMACK THE NEWS TRIBUNE (Tacoma, Wash.) file
Icy roads are making driving treacherous in some parts of Metro Vancouver Monday morning.
There are reports of icy side streets in a number of areas and drivers are urged to slow down and leave space between vehicles.
Drive with caution the roads are icy all around Metro Vancouver. A number of areas don't have power so watch for uncontrolled intersections — GlobalBCtraffic (@GlobalBCtraffic) January 2, 2017
These icy streets are a result of a New Year’s Eve snowstorm on the South Coast that left tens of customers without power.
Just over 3,000 customers are still without power this morning due to the storm.
The bad weather also created dozens of delays for New Leaf passengers at Abbotsford Airport.
Conditions are not expected to improve this week with temperatures forecast to stay around the freezing mark.
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THIS seminar, sponsored by the Neighborhood Saddle Club, features Thomas Smith to learn all the new rules of hauling horses, tractors, electronic logs, and more!
Thomas Smith is the owner and President of Smith-Grayson DOT Consulting LLC, a transportation/safety consulting company with 35 years of experience in DOT regulations and PA State Vehicle Code from both an enforcement and compliance perspective. He served as a Motor Carrier Enforcement Officer for 35 years working the tri-state area for the Department of Transportation and Pennsylvania State Police. He was also recognized as Enforcement Officer of the Year in 2010 from the Pennsylvania State Police.
Admission is $10 at the door; light refreshments will be served RSVP to Joe Swoager, 724-622-3999 or swoagfj@gmail.com
LONDON, April 24 (Reuters) - Metro Bank Plc shareholders voted to reelect American businessman Vernon Hill as chairman on Tuesday, despite a controversy over payments made over several years by the British bank to his wife's architecture company.
Of the votes cast at the bank's annual general meeting in London 96 percent were in favour of Hill continuing in his role.
Investment adviser firm Glass Lewis and asset manager Royal London last week questioned whether it was appropriate that Metro Bank had paid some 21 million pounds ($29 million) in fees since 2010 to InterArch, owned by Hill's wife Shirley.
Metro said last week that it had taken measures to ensure that the terms of its arrangement with InterArch, which provided services including design of its branches, were favourable for the bank. ($1 = 0.7161 pounds) (Reporting by Emma Rumney, writing by Lawrence White, editing by Alexander Smith)
The snake literally jumped in an attempt to bite a rider who was traveling through Lampang in northern Thailand. The man, however, didn't seem to be surprised: he quickly lifted his feet and dodged the snake strike.
The registration of total 82,871 cases by the metropolitan police in 2016 as compared to 83,372 cases in 2015 provides enough evidence to downward trend in graph of crimes of different categories. Besides, it also sheds light on the better performance of the Provincial Police Department with regard to maintenance of law and order in the provincial metropolitan. Since it is the responsibility of police to ensure lives and properties of the citizens therefore, it is hoped that the police department would continue its efforts to further decrease the crime rate in the days to come as nothing is more important than the lives and properties of public at large.
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OTTAWA — A private member’s bill aimed at ensuring Canada’s laws are in harmony with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples has earned the approval of the House of Commons.
Bill C-262, introduced by New Democrat MP and reconciliation critic Romeo Saganash, won the support of MPs by a margin of 206 to 79 and is now en route to the Senate.
Saganash was among the original architects of the UN declaration, which was adopted by the General Assembly in September 2007.
Saganash says he believes his legislation is the most important bill Parliament has considered in a long time.
He says Canadians believe it is now finally time to formally recognize that Indigenous rights are also human rights.
Saganash, who spent 10 years in a residential school, says rather than spend his life being bitter about that forced experience, he set out to reconcile with the people who put him there — and he says his bill reflects that same spirit of reconciliation.
Motor sport, and F1 especially, has always sought to explore new technologies and the latest innovations but how will these advances impact sport in the future? In the third of our Sport 2.0 films, we enter the world of driving simulators and drone racing. We also explore the concept of stadium holograms which could be used to replicate attending live sport
The Columbia County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help finding a man who went missing from a care home.
On Tuesday, May 29, deputies were called out to Peace of Mind Personal Care Home on Anneswood Road in Martinez. The caller told deputies that one of her patients, 42-year-old Richard Porter, got into an argument with her over a cigarette lighter and walked away from the home just after 7:30 p.m. She said this is not the first time Porter had left the home to "cool down" after a fight, but this is the first time he hasn't returned quickly.
Porter has Schizophrenia and has already missed at least one dose of his medication.
If you see Richard Porter or know where he may be, please contact the Columbia County Sheriff's Office.
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By Stephen Stirling | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
New Jersey is the newly crowned best place in the U.S. to grow up as a kid.*
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A new study by Save the Children, an international non-governmental organization, cites the state's low rates of child violence, malnutrition, adolescent births, high school dropouts and infant mortality as reasons for the top billing. The group uses the five categories as metrics to analyze health, safety and security of children.
The Garden State unseated New Hampshire, which earned the top spot in last year's study.
"New Jersey was the only state in the top 10 for all five indicators," said Jordan Farden, associate vice president for U.S. Operations at Save the Children.
But as with most things, the newly bestowed honor comes with a few caveats.
SOCASTEE, SC (WBTW) – Horry County Fire Rescue Crews say one person is dead after a house fire in Socastee.
The fire was in a mobile home on Keith Street in Socastee.
Mark Nugent with Horry County Fire Rescue says the call came in on Monday morning around 2:00.
Nugent says rescue crews responded within minutes and worked to put out the fire and to rescue people inside for about an hour.
Four adults were inside the home, and Nugent says one died. Right now, that person’s identity is not being released.
Another person who was inside the home was taken to the hospital, but is expected to be OK.
Investigators are working to try to find out what caused the fire.
Horry County Police also responded to the scene.
Nugent says a smoke alarm inside the home went off, and that’s likely what saved the other three people.
Infamous Bachelor in Paradise villain Chad Johnson is shocked by the popular reality show getting shut down after an incident between season four contestants DiMario Jackson and Corinne Olympios.
Hospital volunteer Gayle Williams holds a baby at Kootenai Health in Coeur dAlene on Friday, Feb. 10, 2017. Williams is part of the hospitals Cuddler program where trained volunteers help support development of new born and premature babies by holding and interacting with them.
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Related Stories A 25 year-old remand prisoner has been handed a three-year prison sentence by the Juaso Circuit Court for attempting to escape from lawful custody.
Solomon Darko pleaded guilty to the crime.
Police Detective Sergeant Princeton Peasah Darkwah told the court, presided over by Mr. Yusif Assibey, that the incident happened on September 25.
The convict has been provisionally charged with murder and brought to the Konongo Magistrate Court to be remanded.
Immediately after stepping out of the dock, he jumped throw a window in a darling bid to escape.
The prosecution said he was chased and arrested by two police officers on duty at the court. Source: GNA Comments ( ): Post Your Comments >> Disclaimer : Opinions expressed here are those of the writers and do not reflect those of Peacefmonline.com. Peacefmonline.com accepts no responsibility legal or otherwise for their accuracy of content. Please report any inappropriate content to us, and we will evaluate it as a matter of priority.
France are not expected to do that well this tournament, but it is always dangerous to write them off!
France Six Nations Fixtures 2018
The 2018 Six Nations fixtures have been unveiled giving rugby supporters the chance to get super excited about the tournament.
France are not expected to challenge for the top honours this season, but they have been a surprise package in the past
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A tough match at home to the Irish awaits in round 1, before a skippery match away to Scotland in round 2 is followed by a home match to Italy in round 3.
A Saturday evening clash against England at home in round 4 could be a classic, while they finish their campaign in the final match of the tournament away to Wales.
The France team has been announced for the first game v Ireland, check it out at the France Six Nations Squad page.
France Six Nations Fixtures 2018
Round 1
Nelson Police have arrested two teenage boys for burglary and unlawful taking of a motor vehicle after an alleged stealing spree in Stoke overnight.
Acting Senior Sergeant Brett Currie says Police first caught wind of the situation when the located a car in a ditch near Saxon Field.
“While dog teams were attempting to track the occupants of the abandoned vehicle, a report came in that two men had entered a garage of Kingsford Drive and stolen an electric cycle.”
Brett says Police then discovered the abandoned car had been stolen earlier in the evening.
“Shortly thereafter we received reports of two men riding an electric cycle in the Tahuna area.
“The men were located by dog teams at a residential Tahunanui address a short time later, along with an electric cycle.”
The two boys, aged 16 and 17, are scheduled to appear in the Nelson Youth Court on February 22.
After Aamir Khan’s recent release ‘Dangal’ where he appeared in a ‘Haanikarak Bapu’ character, it seems as if good friend Salman Khan too has decided to walk the same path. He is finally planning to shed his lover-boy image and act his age on-screen.
In an interview to a leading daily Salman Khan revealed that he will be playing a father to a 13-year-old girl in his next film. Salman said, “I played a father in Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai when I was in my 30s. I’ve been there and done that. And in my next film, I’m playing the father to a 13-year-old girl.”
However he also admitted that he doesn’t see himself doing character roles. He gave an example about Hollywood star Sylvester Stallone who is still Rocky and Rambo at the age of 71.
It seems like Salman Khan just confirmed his next film and is going to be quite a fun-filled ride and would be totally worth the wait!
Taylor Swift is receiving support from a familiar face as her groping trial comes to an end.
As closing arguments continued Monday morning in a Denver courtroom, the "Shake It Off" singer received a special message online from Kesha.
". @taylorswift13 i support you always, and especially right now and admire your strength and fearlessness," the singer wrote on Twitter. "Truth is always the answer."
Back in February of 2016, Taylor showed her support for Kesha by donating $250,000 to help with any financial needs during her legal battle with Dr. Luke.
Kesha's mom would describe the gesture as "AMAZING!!"
The mother of The Pogues’ frontman Shane MacGowan has died in a car crash, police in Ireland have said.
Therese MacGowan, 87, became the first person to die on Co Tipperery’s roads when the car she was driving struck a wall in Ballintoher on New Year’s Day.
MacGowan, the car’s sole occupant, was pronounced dead at the scene near her home in Silvermines at around 3pm, the force added.
Shane MacGowan (Liam McBurney/PA) A spokesman for An Garda Siochana, the Republic of Ireland’s national police force, said the crash was being treated as an accident.
“It would appear to be a single car collision with a wall,” he added.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Shinyei Kaisha
* Says it has investigation result regarding Shanghai-based unit's fraud transactions
* According to investigation result, the Shanghai-based unit appropriated fictitious sale and purchase expense from October 2015, to hide receivables
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MR TISHORN JIM BOYDE of Green Hill died on Sunday November 26th at the age of 24. The funeral takes place on Saturday December 16th at the Evangelical Church, Green Hill. The body lies at the church from 2:00 pm. The service begins at 3:00 pm. Burial will be at the Kingstown Cemetery.
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If you grew up watching Bill Nye, The Science Guy, prepare to get hit with a wave of nostalgia!
According to XXL Magazine, not only is Bill Nye coming back with a new show on Netflix, called Bill Nye Saves The World, and it’s set to debut on April 21.
Even crazier is that Tyler, the Creator has created the theme song for the show!
Loved the original @BillNye The Science Guy theme song? Get ready for @TylerTheCreator's fresh new take for #BillNyeSavestheWorld. pic.twitter.com/cF2qZncPi5 — Bill Nye on Netflix (@BillNyeSaves) April 15, 2017
While you can only hear a brief clip of the song in the Twitter post, it’s definitely enough to make you want to hear the whole thing! It even has that familiar “BILL, BILL, BILL, BILL, BILL, BILL” chant we all know and love!
Make sure to check out the show when it debuts, and also listen to the old theme song below to compare!
Canada adds jobs for 10th straight month with boost in full-time work
A surge in full-time work fuelled a 10th-straight month of net job gains to match the economy’s longest monthly streak since the financial crisis nine years ago.
Statistics Canada says September’s unemployment rate stayed at a nine-year low of 6.2 per cent after the country added 10,000 net new jobs, including 112,000 full-time positions.
The rise in full-time work more than offset a drop of 102,000 part-time jobs, however, last month’s job gains were entirely driven by growth in public-sector employment.
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A spokeswoman for the Christian Legal Centre, representing Alfie's parents, said the case is due to be heard at the Court of Appeal this afternoon.
The 23-month-old confounded doctors' expectations when he continued to live after life support was withdrawn on Monday night.
His father, Tom Evans, said he was giving the child mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
"The Court of Appeal have reached out to us and said they are going to set back three judges to hear the case," Mr Evans told reporters outside hospital on Tuesday night.
"In reality, he could be in Italy right now. We all know the military air force are ready to take him and a team of doctors are there.
"We've also got a German air ambulance team, who attempted to take him in the first place, ready... the reality is these people are eager to get him out of the country and I'm not giving up because 's breathing away, he's not suffering."
United Airlines CEO Oscar Munoz, who was criticized for his initial response to a passenger being violently dragged off a plane, says he gave up his 2017 bonus.
Munoz’s compensation, mostly in stock awards, fell to $9.6 million in 2017 from $18.7 million the year before.
United Continental Holdings detailed it in a securities filing Monday.
United also says Chairman Robert Milton is stepping down and the board will pick a new independent chairman.
In a letter to employees, Munoz says he waived his bonus to send a message about accountability.
Munoz initially blamed the passenger who was dragged off a United Express flight in Chicago to make room for a crew member. He later apologized, reached an undisclosed settlement with the man, and made changes to reduce overbooking.
Former Joy FM presenter Francis Abban has replaced Robert Nii Arday Clegg as the host of Starr FM's flagship morning show dubbed The Morning Starr.
Clegg quit Starr FM as well as the Excellence in Broadcasting (EIB) Network group managed by Bola Ray a couple of weeks ago.
The Harvard trained lawyer, took over from "Who Wants To Be Rich" host Kafui Dey in 2015 as the latter made the transition to GH One Television which is also owned by the EIB Network.
He is said to be on the move to a rival media house and industry watchers suggest he may be moving to Joy FM.
His successor, Abban took over the seat of The Morning Starr show for the first time today.
Abban left Joy FM after five years during which he briefly hosted Joy FM’s flagship morning programme the Super Morning Show, and was anchor for Joy Midday News and The Pulse which airs on JoyNews.
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Authorities in Austin, Texas, say an explosion has injured at least 2 people, but they haven't determined the cause.
Nyon, December 11 - Juventus will face Tottenham Hotspur and AS Roma will take on Shakhtar Donetsk in the last 16 of the Champions League, according to the draw at UEFA's headquarters in Nyon on Monday.
MOSCOW, April 12 Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Moualem will visit Moscow from April 13-15 for talks with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov, Russia's foreign ministry said on Wednesday.
Maria Zakharova, a foreign ministry spokeswoman, also said that three-ways talks between the foreign ministers of Russia, Iran and Syria would take place on April 14 in Moscow.
(Reporting by Polina Devitt; Writing by Denis Pinchuk; Editing by Andrew Osborn)
After the judge who had overseen the Jerry Sandusky case from the start recused himself from further proceedings in November, Pennsylvania Supreme Court has appointed a new judge to preside in the ongoing appeal. As of Feb. 8, Judge John H. Foradora of Jefferson County has been named the judge in the case as Sandusky continues his appeal under the Post Conviction Relief Act.
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Senior Hurriyat leader Muhammad Ashraf Sehrai on Monday replaced Syed Ali Geelani as the chairman of Tehreek-e-Hurriyat.
“The TehreeK-e-Hurriyat led by Syed Ali Geelani today held a meeting at its office in Srinagar and elected senior member Muhammad Ashraf Sehrai as the party chairman,” said a spokesman.
The post was earlier held by Hurriyat (G) chairman Syed Ali Geelani.—GK
3:58 Boulders, concrete flown in to strengthen damaged Oroville spillway Pause
1:35 Crews working to patch a leaky levee at Tyler Island
3:02 Look at the massive water flow of Feather River, Sacramento River and Lake Oroville
0:40 Oroville dam break would flood almost 200,000 California residents in 7 hours
0:45 Helicopters work to fortify damaged Oroville spillway
1:43 Yolo prosecutor announces arrest of Davis woman in hate crime targeting Islamic Center
1:59 Oroville evacuees given the green light to return home, evacuation warning remains
1:42 Water gushes at California's Lake Oroville dam
0:58 Watch: Drone flies over auxiliary spillway at Lake Oroville
× KC school evacuated, then canceled due to coolant leak
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A coolant leak at University Academy, 6801 Holmes, has forced students and staff to evacuate the building and the administration to cancel school.
Tony Kline, superintendent, confirmed to FOX 4 that school would not be in session. Kline said the Freon could cause breathing problems and asphyxiation, so everyone was evacuated to the football field. Uncertain of how long it could take to fix, so they called off school for the day and asked parents to come pick up their children.
The school year opened August 9th according to their website.
FOX 4 will update this story, as necessary. Check back for potential developments.
FAIRBORN, Ohio (WDTN) – Fairborn Police issued a missing juvenile alert Friday.
Police said Tristin A. Harmon has been missing since Monday, October 2, and her mother told police she thinks Tristin is in the Dayton area.
If you have any information about her whereabouts, you are encouraged to contact the Fairborn Police Department at (927) 754-3000.
Families celebrate annual Lexington Christmas parade
LEXINGTON, Tenn.-Families and friends in Lexington enjoyed their annual Christmas parade Monday night.
Lexington firefighters and police let off their sirens as hundreds of people lined downtown Main Street. Miss Tennessee’s Caty Davis waved to the crowd as the Lexington High School band performed.
Children enjoyed the sights of floats, lights and festive displays. Surrounding business owners also drove their cars for the event. Families say the parade is a great tradition and puts them in the holiday spirit.
ZURICH Feb 14 Swiss drugmaker Actelion said on Tuesday that its full year 2016 net income rose 26 percent on accelerating sales of its newer medicines to treat deadly pulmonary arterial hypertension.
Net income rose to 696 million Swiss francs ($693.4 million), lagging the average estimate of 737 million francs in a Reuters poll of analysts. Sales rose 18 percent to 2.42 billion francs, compared to the 2.41 billion francs expected in the poll.
($1 = 1.0037 Swiss francs) (Reporting by John Miller; Editing by Michael Shields)
The Baltimore Orioles have claimed utilityman Jace Peterson off waivers from the Yankees.
Peterson has played in three games this season and has been DFA’d twice. He had no place to play in New York but perhaps the O’s can use his versatility. While mostly a second baseman in his career he’s appeared at every position except pitcher and catcher at some point along the way, and that’s useful. More useful for a team that isn’t going anyplace like Baltimore, I presume. Saves ’em on gas money from Norfolk when someone gets an owie.
To make room for Peterson the O’s moved Gabriel Ynoa, who is suffering from shoulder inflammation, from the 15-day to the 60-day disabled list. Ynoa has yet to appear in a game this season.
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WASHINGTON — The White House is visibly under renovation during President Donald Trump's one-day return to Washington.
Trump's Monday in the nation's capital is a bit of a break from a break. He's been on a 17-day working vacation, mostly at his golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey. He also is planning to spend time in New York City.
With the Oval Office and other parts of the historic building undergoing upgrades, Trump will work mostly in the Treaty Room. That's in the residential area of the White House, which is not under construction.
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They practice on the skin of dead pigs.
Pigskin is often tougher and does not quite move the same way as on human skin.
Tattoo artists have also started using synthetic skin and vegan ink for tattoo artists who do not like working with meat based products.
State health officials say contaminated food is what caused at least 60 people to get sick with the novovirus at a recent Kids’ Day festival in Chippewa Falls.
Now, officials are trying to find out which food caused the gastroenteritis outbreak — which occurred at the Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds last month. The state Department of Health Services says the illness was not passed on from person to person.
People generally recover from the novovirus in several days after getting things like diarrhea, vomiting, and fatigue.
Organizers of the Kid’s Day event say all food handlers wore gloves as they served.
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* Petrolia-Confirms Gouvernement Du Québec begun negotiations with co, its partners in hasec with goal of ending oil and gas exploration on anticosti island
* Petrolia inc - in event that government is "determined to put an end to this project", Pétrolia is open to negotiating a fair settlement
* Petrolia Inc - In event there is no settlement, expect government to allow hasec to carry out planned works that were mandated in signed agreements
* Petrolia Inc - Confirms Gouvernement Du Québec begun negotiations in response to a request for clarification from Hydrocarbures Anticosti (HASEC) Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Alfie's parents barrister, Paul Diamond has told a High Court hearing the tot should be allowed to be transported to Bambino Gesu hospital as he can survive for a significant amount of time without life-support.
An air ambulance is said to be ready at Alder Hey hospital to take Alfie to Italy for further treatment.
But Alfies' parents need approval to remove him from care at the Liverpool children's hospital from the High Court.
Bambino Gesu is also ready to fly a respirator out to Alfie should he not be able to be transported straight away.
The Vatican owned hospital also confirmed their team is ready to leave on a plane provided by Defence Minister Roberta Pinotti.
Hospital president Dr Mariella Enoc said they were ready to receive Alfie.
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The deputy CEO of Greyhound Racing NSW announced that he had tendered his resignation on Tuesday, citing personal and family reasons.
Stepping down: Dayle Brown, right, seen here with Terry Bailey in his time at Racing Victoria. Photo: Racing Victoria
Dayle Brown, who had been in the role since moving from Racing Victoria in December 2017, will leave his post - and was praised by CEO Tony Mestrov for his short but influential stint.
"Dayle was an invaluable support to me during the first few months of my new role and he wil lbe sorely missed," Mestrov said.
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March 29 Lien Hwa Industrial Corp:
* Says it will use undistributed profit to pay cash dividends of T$ 1.6 per share to shareholders for 2016
* To use undistributed profit to distribute stock dividend worth T$ 0.5 for every one share
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Benchmark Capital responds to criticisms of its lawsuit against Travis Kalanick with a letter saying the former CEO is impeding Uber’s (Private:UBER) search for his replacement.
Benchmark says it told Kalanick a month ago the firm was ready to pursue litigation due to his continued involvement in day-to-day operations that has also complicated finding a new CFO.
Recode reports Kalanick has hired new lawyers to try and move the Benchmark suit to arbitration.
Previously: Axios: Uber investors ask Benchmark to leave board after lawsuit (Aug. 11)
The 23rd annual cribbage tournament in Pequot Lakes will start at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28, at the Pequot Lakes American Legion.
NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Pelicans say they’ve voided around 2,500 playoff tickets that were purchased improperly during a pre-sale event for the second round of the NBA playoffs.
The club says the event was designed exclusively for season-tickets holders, but that codes provided for online purchases were shared with people who were not eligible for the promotion.
The Pelicans say they have not previously had a problem with the improper sharing of promotional codes for ticket sales, but that an “unprecedented demand for playoff tickets resulted in tickets being purchased by non-season ticket or partial season ticket holders.”
The club says it conducted a review of the presale and voided all purchases from unqualified buyers.
The Pelicans say they have sought to notify those whose tickets have been voided, as well as business which sell Pelicans tickets on the secondary market.
Gregg Popovich discusses what happened in the third quarter for the San Antonio Spurs and how they bounced back in the fourth to beat Memphis in Game 2.
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* U.S. Food and Drug Administration nominee Dr. Scott Gottlieb says he believes opportunities exist for clinical trials that "don't require the tight randomization" current clinical trials do.
* Gottlieb says he would be willing to "speak truth to power" to argue if needed that there is "no causal link" between vaccines and autism.
* Gottlieb says opioid addiction epidemic is a public health emergency "on the order of Ebola and Zika."
* Gottlieb says he is "uniquely qualified" to prevent companies from using "regulatory arbitrage" to gain commercial advantage.
* Gottlieb says certain flavored vaping or e-cigarette products "might be inappropriate in one context and not in another." Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: [ ] (Reporting by Toni Clarke)
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The Clarks Green United Methodist Church, 119 Glenburn Road, will hold its 39th annual ‘Feast of the Chicken BBQ’ Saturday, June 2 from noon to 6 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. Guests may eat in or take out. Tickets are available at the door or in advance. Proceeds support programing and operational expenses of the church. Michael Pacyna is the chairman of the event. From left, first row: John Crounse, Pacyna, Pastor John Bondhus, Warren Watkins, Jim Corselius and Jim Davis. Second row: Mark Purcell and Pat Kinney.
TULSA, Okla. — A Delta Air Lines flight from Portland, Oregon, to Atlanta was diverted to Tulsa, Oklahoma, Wednesday because of an onboard disturbance involving a passenger.
Tulsa International Airport spokeswoman Alexis Higgins said Delta flight 1156 landed about 11:30 a.m. and that the passenger was removed to be questioned by the FBI.
Higgins said she did not know the nature of the disturbance and a Delta spokesman did not immediately return a phone call seeking comment.
FBI spokeswoman Andrea Anderson in Oklahoma City confirmed the agency is investigating but referred questions to the U.S. Attorney’s office in Tulsa. A phone call seeking comment was not immediately returned.
In a statement, Delta said the flight was diverted because of an “unruly passenger” but that it landed without incident. The airline apologized to other passengers were inconvenienced because of the delay.
Higgins said the aircraft refueled and resumed the flight to Atlanta about 1:35 p.m.
Gaston County's historic ties to the textile industry have inspired a wealth of artistic creations over the last century. With that in mind, a local history center is hoping to spur local artists to use their creativity for an upcoming art show centered around that rich mill village legacy.
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The Louisiana Republican Congressional delegation hosted a pre-inaugural breakfast on the day before the big event at the Capitol Hill Club where , Congressman Garret Graves and Senator John N. Kennedy looked on as Congressman Steve Scalise addressed the audience. The Louisiana Republican Congressional delegation hosted a pre-inaugural breakfast on the day before the big event at the Capitol Hill Club where , Congressman Garret Graves and Senator John N. Kennedy looked on as Congressman Steve Scalise addressed the audience.
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Alfie’s parents Tom Evans and Kate James want the youngster’s treatment to continue and want to fly him to hospital in Rome.
Yesterday, hope had been raised that Alfie could be transferred to Rome for special treatment after he was granted Italian citizenship.
Following this, Pope Francis said in a tweet: "Moved by the prayers and immense solidarity shown little Alfie Evans, I renew my appeal that the suffering of his parents may be heard and that their desire to seek new forms of treatment may be granted."
But last night, a judge dismissed the eleventh-hour bid and gave doctors at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital the go-ahead to turn off the life support.
This morning, Mr Evans told reporters outside of the hospital that his son had been breathing unassisted for nine hours since the life support had been switched off.
Four people were taken to the hospital after a rollover accident on Interstate 29, Wednesday night.
Sioux City Police say a woman, and three kids, were in the car that flipped over multiple times while driving north between the Singing Hills and Sergeant Bluff exits.
According to authorities, the vehicle was switching lanes, lost control and went into the dirt center median.
At that point, police say the driver overcorrected causing the car to flip.
There were no other cars involved in the accident.
"Thankfully you know with the wider roadways and the new construction it has allowed for more room for vehicles to maneuver," said Sgt. Jay Hoogendyk, of the Sioux City Police Department. "I mean there are wider shoulders and everything to get out of the way."
Police say there are no known serious injuries at this time.
They are still investigating the cause.
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Bartlesville city officials are following up on Governor Mary Fallin's burn ban announcement. They want you to conserve water where possible because of the drought conditions.
Water Utility Director, Terry Lauritsen says March, April, and May are usually the city's wettest months but the area is experiencing a moderate drought at this time. Public Information Officer for the city, Kelli Williams was on KWON's City Matters program this week with some conservation tips.
Officials say showers are the largest indoor user of water. Reducing the amount of water you use there would go a long way toward conservation.
Cruise passengers could be charged £3 a day tourist tax when travelling to Orkney
The beauty of a cruise holiday is that everything is included in the price of the trip.
However, travellers could soon face an additional tourist tax of £3 a day when heading to Orkney in Scotland.
The concerns were raised as the popular holiday destination is becoming overcrowded with tourists who travel there by cruise.
Chartered accountant David Bilcliffe suggested the change, which if implemented could add £500,00 to the local economy.
Arsene Wenger tried out a new system - playing three at the back as his side clinched a 2-1 win against strugglers Middlesbrough.
The Frenchman’s decision to mix it up at the back was the first time he had done so since 1997.
Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil both got on the scoresheet, as the Gunners relieved some of the pressure off Wenger.
ESPANOLA, Ont. — Provincial police say they’ve recovered the body of a missing swimmer at Chutes Provincial Park.
Police say a 28-year-old man was reported missing on Sunday night after failing to resurface while swimming in the park about 30 kilometres west of Espanola, Ont.
The victim has been identified as Talwinder Singh of Lasalle, Que.
An autopsy to determine the cause of death is scheduled for Friday.
The A77 Action Group and South Scotland MSP Brian Whittle took their message - that it’s time to get serious about upgrading the road network in south west Scotland - to the Scottish Parliament last week.
Fellow MSPs John Scott and Finlay Carson, who represent constituencies along the A77 and A75 route, joined Brian and action group members for the meeting with Transport Minister Humza Yousaf.
The meeting is the latest step in a campaign that has included the groups (calling for both the A77 and A75 to be dualled) submitting petitions to the Scottish Parliament’s Public Petitions Committee.
Stena Line’s management recently described Cairnryan as “the least accessible port across Europe” because of the lack of dual carriageway into the port.
Mr Yousaf agreed to fund a full strategic review of the A77 and A75 as a first step towards improvements.
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New Delhi: Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on tweet by Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson: "Completely abhor outside interference in India's internal affairs. Pakistan's promotion of terrorism in India is well known but Pakistan must stop giving us lessons; we are proud of our democracy. Condemn this unwarranted statement."
Pakistan's Foreign Office spokesman Mohammad Faisal had said on Twitter: India should stop dragging Pakistan into its electoral debate and win victories on own strength rather than fabricated conspiracies, which are utterly baseless and irresponsible."
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had on Sunday claimed at an election rally that there was an attempt by Pakistan to interfere in the Gujarat polls. Modi also raised questions about the alleged appeal by former director general (DG) of the Pakistan Army Sardar Arshad Rafiq for making senior Congress leader Ahmed Patel chief minister of Gujarat.
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27th District Attorney General Tommy Thomas, serving Obion and Weakley counties, has been elected by the members of the Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference to serve on the Executive Committee.
Thomas has been serving as District Attorney General since 1990.
He is a past president of the District Attorneys General Conference and also currently serves on the Legislative, Long Range Planning and Personnel committees.
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An anonymous reader writes: Asking someone how much money they make is often -- if not always? -- considered impolite. But over the years, there has been a movement in toward more salary transparency. Some say salary transparency can make workplaces more equitable by helping to eliminate the gender and racial pay gaps. Even in companies that haven't decided to officially make all salaries open, some employees are taking matters into their own hands and sharing their pay rate with their coworkers. What's your take on this?
NASA's Curiosity Mars rover has sent back amazing pictures of the red planet.
Taken from an area known as Vera Rubin Ridge, the sweeping landscape shows hills in the distance.
The Curiosity robot has been exploring the planet since it landed there in 2012.
The rover took 16 pictures of different areas that were then put together to create the amazing panoramic view.
NASA put a blue filter on the images, so we could see more than just Mars' signature red dust,
Onlookers cheer as demoltion of former Club Majestic begins
Club Majestic, the site of a fatal Columbus shooting, is now being demolished. The city began Monday afternoon demolition of the building at 2200 Cusseta Road after a brief 2 p.m. ceremony. Columbus MAyor Teresa Tomlinson and Columbus Council shut down Club Majestic in 2013 after the fatal shooting of Charles Foster Jr. At the time, they described the property as public nuisance due to constant reports of violence and criminal activity.
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – It’s almost the scariest time of the year.
Yes, Halloween is almost here and the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis’ 54th annual haunted house is set to open for the season.
“Wicked Woods” opens Saturday, Oct. 7 and will remain open through Oct. 31.
Tickets to the trail filled with fright are $8 for all ages.
For more information on “Wicked Woods” or to purchase tickets and if you have what it takes to travel the “Wicked Woods”, click here.
On Immigration and the Supreme Court, Dems Are Snookered
And their only serious leader may be Michael Bloomberg, who will be 78 in 2020.
Amazon now offers free delivery straight to the boot of your car if you're an Amazon Prime member.
The service is operating in the same 37 US cities where the company's Amazon Key service launched last October.
The car-delivery service is running in:
Atlanta, GA
Austin, TX
Baltimore, MD
Boston, MA
Chicago, IL
Cincinnati, OH
Cleveland, OH
Dallas, TX
Denver, CO
Detroit, MI
Houston, TX
Indianapolis, IN
Jacksonville, FL
Kansas City, KS
Los Angeles and Orange County, CA
Louisville, KY
Miami, FL
Milwaukee, WI
Minneapolis and St. Paul, MN
Nashville, TN
Newark, NJ
Orlando, FL
Philadelphia, PA
Phoenix, AZ
Pittsburgh, PA
Portland, OR
Richmond, VA
Sacramento, CA
Salt Lake City, UT
San Antonio, TX
San Diego, CA
San Francisco Bay area, CA
Sarasota, FL
Seattle and Eastside, WA
St. Louis, MO
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The Spice Girls have confirmed plans to work together for the first time in six years, though details of the projects remain undisclosed.
Photos released Friday showed a meeting of Victoria "Posh Spice" Beckham, Melanie "Sporty Spice" Chisholm, Emma "Baby Spice" Bunton, Melanie "Scary Spice" Brown and Geri "Ginger Spice" Horner.
Publicist Jo Milloy later released a statement saying "the time now feels right to explore some incredible new opportunities together."
It said new projects would "embrace the original essence of the Spice Girls, while reinforcing our message of female empowerment for future generations."
The Sun newspaper says projects could include a TV talent show, though it said Saturday a live tour isn't planned. The Spice Girls were a 1990s phenomenon, and last reunited at the 2012 London Olympics. Their hits included Wannabe, Say You'll Be There and Spice Up Your Life.
Handsome Nollywood actor, Alex Ekubo, might be having a second thought of wanting to settle down with a Calabar maiden.
The actor was part of guest who turned up for his Calabar friend’s wedding as he was not left out in colourful Calabar attire.
Alex who was part of the groomsmen stepped out looking cool as he goes to show that he can best fit into any culture he finds himself.
The Chicago Police Department says all patrol officers are now equipped with body cameras.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and police Superintendent Eddie Johnson said Sunday the city reached its goal to provide the cameras to more than 7,000 officers one year earlier than originally planned. They say it's the largest deployment of the technology in the U.S.
Emanuel says the cameras are "an essential tool" in the city's efforts to rebuild trust between police and the community. He says they improve transparency and help in investigations and resolving disputes.
The U.S. Justice Department in January issued a scathing report on civil rights abuses by Chicago's police over the years. An investigation began in 2015 after the release of dashcam video showing an officer shoot a black teenager, Laquan McDonald, 16 times.
The rescued driver had been sitting in a stalled car with no lights on in the middle of a highway when another car drove into it, according to a California Highway Patrol representative.
After that New Year's Eve defeat to Liverpool, Man City will face an altogether different challenge when Burnley come to the Etihad.
Pep Guardiola will have had a few sleepless nights about preparing his side for the avalanche of second balls the Clarets thrive on.
It's what nearly cost City in the reverse fixture in November and City's defence must stand up to it today.
Leroy Sane and skipper Vincent Kompany remain out, but Nolito could come back into contention after being left out of the squad against Liverpool.
With City currently lying in fifth place, Guardiola admits "things could be better" but is taking one game at a time.
"All we must do is concentrate on the next game, which is Burnley, try to win that and then look to win two or three games in a row and carry on from there," he said.
Stick with us for all the team news.
PAP have released a new lightweight frame for paramotors or trikes, called the Tinox.
It is made from stainless steel and aluminium, and PAP say it is strong and well balanced.
“Always paying attention to the market we have been working since the beginning of last year in an evolution of our frame looking for less weight , comfort but without losing the robustness, and of course the safety that we have always sought.”
The Tinox fits Polini motors, and weighs 23kg with the Safari 125 or 24.3kg with the Moster Plus, which includes the Supair airbag harness.
The frame is 140cm, and fits 125cm or 130cm props. PAP say it can be easily disassembled, and individual sections can be replaced if necessary. The Tinox comes with its own case to aid storage and transport.
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ISLAMABAD: The Joint Investigation Team (JIT) on Wednesday summoned the PML-N leader Captain (retd) Muhammad Safdar Awan, the son-in-law of the prime minister, to appear before it on June 24.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will appear before the Joint Investigation Team (JIT) formed by the Supreme Court on Thursday.
PM Nawaz’s appearance before the JIT would be the first occasion when a sitting prime minister appears before any investigative agency.
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is scheduled to appear before the JIT team at 11am today.
The JIT has also summoned Punjab Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif on June 17.
GRAND JUNCTION — A man died after exchanging gunfire with Bureau of Land Management law enforcement officers in western Colorado.
Mesa County officials say two BLM rangers were checking on a white van parked on BLM property in the Bookcliffs area north of Grand Junction Sunday afternoon when the man fired at officers, hitting one in his protective vest. The officer was taken to the hospital as a precaution.
One officer returned fire, killing the suspect. Mesa County officials say they'll release his name after his family is notified.
The names of the officers involved haven't been released.
The shooting is being investigated by the 21st Judicial District Critical Incident Response Team.
Lansdale Borough are investigate an electric scam. A local religious organization was called Sunday and told they didn’t pay their bill, but records showed they did pay their bill.
Lansdale Police say, the Borough will never call a customer or use a collection agency to ask for money over the phone by way of a prepaid card or green dot. When police called the number, a person named Travis answered. Lt. Alex Kromdyk says, the person knew the name of a borough electric supervisor in an effort to carry out the scam.
“We know that’s probably not his real name, but we’ve been bale to acertain that he made the call from this country and it’s likley, from what we know, the call came from another state.”
For any questions about bills, residents are asked to simply call Lansdale Borough.
If you're a dog lover, put this on your to-do list this weekend. You need to check out the Sioux Empire Kennel Club fall dog show.
The Sioux Empire Kennel Club has been hosting dog shows since 1964.
Bill Burggraff of Sioux Empire Kennel Club told KDLT News, “It’s a family oriented sport, hobby. Kids like it. Everybody seems to like the dogs. We all like to be able to see the dogs.”
Nearly 800 dogs from all over the country are in town this weekend to compete in the show that kicked off on Friday.
According to KDLT News, these four-legged competitors and their owners will try to score the most points in obedience and rally trials. While attempting to qualifying for other prestigious dog shows from around the country like the Westminster Dog Show.
The various pooches will be strutting their stuff both Saturday and Sunday, (October 28 & 29) from 8 AM to 6 PM at the Sioux Empire Fairgrounds.
Source: KDLT TV
UPDATE 1-Anthem sues Cigna to block deal termination
Feb 15 Anthem Inc said on Wednesday it has filed a lawsuit seeking to block smaller rival Cigna Corp from terminating their proposed $54 billion deal, which would have created the largest U.S. health insurer by membership.
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) - After impressing at the World Cup, Iceland goalkeeper Hannes Halldorsson has been sold by Danish team FC Randers to Azerbaijan champion Qarabag.
Iceland exited the tournament at the group stage but Randers' sporting director Soeren Pedersen says the performance of the 34-year Icelander "hasn't gone unnoticed." Halldorsson's tournament was highlighted by saving a penalty kick from Lionel Messi in a 1-1 draw with Argentina.
Pedersen said Wednesday that the club got "a concrete bid from Qarabag, which we have accepted." Details of the deal were not released.
Iceland goalkeeper Hannes Halldorsson dives during the group D match between Iceland and Croatia, at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Rostov Arena in Rostov-on-Don, Russia, Tuesday, June 26, 2018. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)
Halldorsson, who played 69 games for the team, said "it is time for me to try something else and embark on a new adventure."
Fresno State professor Randa Jarrar, who has been on a leave of absence from the university this spring semester, has upset many people throughout the nation for her comments about Barbara Bush and the Bush family. Courtesy Fresno State
Icarus
the answer is
not the history
of flight but
a question of
wings a notion
born of desperation
and fright each
quill ruffled by
the delicate tongue
of air can
only reflect this
fortune a dream
but never a
tragedy the gift
of gravity’s denial
Written probably in 1985 or 1986, this is the first poem I titled “Icarus.” It’s fun to unearth these old pieces.
A boy, aged 15, has appeared in court over a supermarket burglary and house raid in Doncaster.
The teenager is alleged to have committed the two burglaries in September.
In the house raid two vehicles are alleged to have been stolen.
The boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, is jointly accused along with Liam Askin, of East Lane, Stainforth, Doncaster.
The boy is due before Doncaster magistrates in January 31.
His co-accused, who has been remanded in custody, is due at Sheffield Crown Court on January 14.
SYDNEY (AP) — Paul Okon has quit as Central Coast Mariners coach with four regular season games remaining in Australia's A-League.
Okon, an ex-Australia international who commenced his managerial career working with national youth squads, joined the Mariners last season and had been negotiating with the club to extend his contract beyond 2017-18.
The Mariners released a statement Tuesday saying Okon and the club accepted an immediate release after failing to agree on the strategic direction and plans for the team.
The Mariners' youth coach Wayne O'Sullivan has been appointed as a caretaker for the A-League team.
After an 11-game winless streak, the Mariners are in ninth place and out of playoff contention, just three points ahead of last-place Wellington Phoenix.
The Mariners next match is at home against league-leading Sydney FC on Saturday at Gosford, north of Sydney.
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A paediatrician has said many parents he sees have needlessly brought their babies to hospital when they just need to be burped more.
Dr Keir Shiels explained when a baby is fed, particularly from a bottle, air gets into the stomach. Burping is the best way to release it, to stop the baby getting indigestion.
He said there are three positions that are best to burp a baby.
“The first is a baby sat on your lap with their chin tucked into your hands,” he explained.
“Make sure you support the chin but don’t place your hand around the neck.
“Lean them slightly forward and rub and pat their back. This angle will allow air to move out of the top of the stomach and into the food pipe.”
For details on the other two positions, watch the video above.
The United Nations and the African Union are recommending a 44 per cent cut in the number of peacekeeping troops in their joint force in Sudan's vast and troubled Darfur region and a 30 per cent reduction in the international police force.
Assistant Secretary-General El-Ghassim Wane presented the proposals to the U.N. Security Council on Wednesday following a review of the 17,000-strong U.N.-AU force.
He said a decade has passed since the council decided to deploy the force, and the review found that over the past three years the conflict that led to the peacekeeping mission "has markedly changed."
Open Studio Weekend
Open Studio Weekend (OSW) is a partnership of LVA and the University of Louisville's Hite Art Institute to raise funds for LVA's signature program, Children's Fine Art Classes, and the Hite Art Institute's Mary Spencer Nay Scholarship program.
More than 100 artists all over Louisville open their doors to the public once a year for Open Studio Weekend! This event is a wonderful opportunity for anyone interested in art - on any level - to see artists at work, get a glimpse into their process, and in some cases, take advantage of studio sales. It's also a fun way to discover new favorites. Visitors create their own self-guided tour using the printed, downloadable or mobile-friendly directory. Whether you're a fan, a collector, a fellow artist or just starting to explore this bustling scene, Open Studio Weekend is a very exciting way to celebrate Louisville's creative community.
For more information visit louisvillevisualart.org
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SAN DIEGO -- People from all over San Diego County piled into Westview High School Tuesday night to see the annual fireworks show.
The show was put on by the Rancho Penasquitos Town Council. Brian Reschke with the council said the show, which has been around since the early '90s, is convenient for many residents.
"This is basically one of the few local community shows without people having to drive to Mira Mesa or Rancho Bernardo," Reschke said.
A huge crowd of people gathered and enjoyed the fireworks from outside of the stadium.
Ann Pickett said she has been coming to see the fireworks for eight years.
"It's gotten bigger and bigger every year," said Pickett. "We've been bringing our children to this show for years and now our children are friends and in college. It's a tradition."
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Kotoko coach Zdravko Lugarusic has hits back at criticism over his tactics following his side's comeback 2-1 win over Liberty Professionals.
Questions have been raised about the 3-5-2 formation being deployed by the Croat.
Striker Yakubu Mohammed grabbed a sensational brace as the Porcupine Warriors recorded their first win in their opening clash.
The system being deployed by the European has raised eyebrow but he has moved to water down on the criticism.
''People are making so much noise about the formation I want to play. Ghanaian players are gifted and so wherever you fix them; they will play,"
"So many Ghanaian players play outside and play in Europe top competitions. They play with different tactics of formation for their respective clubs."
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A flash flood warning is in effect for Northwestern Williamson County until 6:30 p.m., according to the National Weather Service.
At 4:34 p.m., Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Some locations that will experience flooding include… Dickson, Centerville, Burns, Fairview, Bon Aqua, Primm Springs and Lyles.
Take proper precautions on roadways due to slick surfaces and large areas of pooled water. The National Weather service urges you to turn your vehicle around if you encounter an area of flooding as the water may be deeper than it appears.
The Brookfield Township Police Department is asking for help to solve an armed robbery.
According to a police report, a family on the 8000 block of Addison Road was home when three men knocked on the door Wednesday night.
Police say shortly after 11 p.m. one man shoved a silver revolver in the son's face and three suspects then forced way their inside.
Officers do not believe that this was a random act and the case is currently under investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Brookfield Township police department.Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at (330) 448-6960 or leave a message on the crime tip line anytime 24 hours a day at (330) 969-1110.
The department's post on the situation can be seen here:
Hamilton police are investigating after a woman’s body was found in Hamilton Harbour on Saturday.
Emergency crews were called to 62 Leander Dr. shortly before 12 p.m. for a water rescue.
“The investigation is in its infancy stage and police are not releasing the identity at this time,” said Hamilton police in a news release.
Investigators say more information will be released as the investigation progresses.
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PESHAWAR, Pakistan — Pakistan’s military says a roadside bombing has killed at least two soldiers and wounded three in the country’s northwestern tribal region that borders Afghanistan.
A military statement says that Wednesday’s bombing took place in the Datta Khel area of North Waziristan.
It says the bomb exploded as a vehicle ferrying soldiers drove near it. The casualties were transported to a military hospital in Peshawar, the capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
The tribal region was a sanctuary for militants until several massive military operations claimed to have pushed them out of the safe havens. The army claims to have cleared the area but militants in North Waziristan sporadically strike back, targeting security forces.
Boris Johnson has claimed that the issue of a hard border for Northern Ireland is being "used politically" to frustrate Brexit, as he promised to publish a leaked letter which set out his own proposals on solving the issue. .
The technology is not safe unless it is monitored by a human behind a steering wheel who can take control, Consumer Watchdog said.
Reasons for disengagement include:
[a lot of human factors -- which "AI" does not understand]
* Hardware discrepancy.
* Errors in detection.
* GPS signal issues.
* Software crash.
While 50 companies are licensed to test autonomous vehicles in California, only 19 companies were required to file disengagement reports covering 2017.
Acting Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received Acting Defense Minister Vigen Sargsyan.
Karen Karapetyan underlined that the Armenian army has always been and will continue to be under the constant care of the State and the focus of his attention. The acting Prime Minister noted that the army reform should be continued and everything should be done to continuously modernize the armed forces and strengthen the army.
Vigen Sargsyan reported that the armed forces continue to carry out their functions with great responsibility, ensuring the country’s defense capacity. The Acting Defense Minister assured that the Armenian army is capable of responding to any encroachment and retaliating, if necessary.
A rockslide has cut off a highway in southwestern British Columbia, stranding vehicles and stopping train traffic.
Staff Sgt. Robbie Drake with the Chilliwack RCMP says the rocks fell on to Highway 1, about 25 kilometres north of Hope, B.C., Tuesday evening.
She says the road is blocked, but no vehicles were hit in the slide and no injuries have been reported.
Drake says the slide was quite significant, stranding several vehicles on the south side of the blockage, including a Greyhound bus, and stopping train traffic in the area.
Crews were trying to get the vehicles turned around and off of the highway Tuesday night before a large amount of rain forecast for the area began to fall.
DriveBC says there's no estimate yet on when the road will re-open, but an assessment will take place Wednesday morning.
Last night, I received the following email in my inbox:
Wow! I receive the occasional money donation, but never stocks. I was rather pleased, but somewhat confused by the B’tselem reference at the end – I put it down to sarcasm or a weird sense of humor.
When I quizzed Joan Meisel about it, I received the following email:
Now I was intrigued (and disappointed I would not be receiving any stock, I must say!). So I did the Google thing, and discovered that Joan Meisel is a member of anti-Israel organization Jewish Voice of Peace!
It seems poor Joan must have been really confused. And to think if I had not questioned her B’tselem reference, I may have just been the first Israel advocate and fierce critic of JVP to receive stock from one of their members!
Jeff Legwold, who covers the Denver Broncos for ESPN, recently published a game-by-game prediction for the team’s 2018 season. Legwold has the team finishing with an 8-8 record, including a 2-4 record against AFC West opponents.
That would be three more wins than the team had in 2017 but it likely wouldn’t be enough for the team to get back to the playoffs.
This latest prediction from ESPN falls in line with a previous prediction from the network that said coach Vance Joseph would be fired following the 2018 season. If Denver misses the postseason in back-to-back seasons and fails to post a winning record, Joseph’s time with the team would likely come to an end.
Broncos fans, of course, hope those predictions won’t come true.
Denver can help its chances of having a bounce-back season in 2018 by nailing the NFL draft, which begins Thursday. The Broncos own eight selections in this year’s draft, all of them in the first five rounds.
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Reliance Industries today briefly toppled TCS as the country's most valued firm -- a position the Mukesh Ambani-led firm had held for many years before ceding it to Tatas' crown jewel more than four years ago.
RIL saw its market capitalisation (m-cap) soaring to a record high of about Rs 4.58 lakh crore in morning trade at around 1015 hours, exceeding TCS's Rs 4.56 lakh crore valuation at that time. Shares of RIL rose by over 1 per cent to a multi-year high of Rs 1,410 on BSE. The scrip of TCS gained 0.77 per cent to Rs 2,338.95. However, RIL's valuation later came down to Rs 4.52 lakh crore, which was Rs 4,508.4 crore less than that of TCS Rs 4.57 lakh crore m-cap at 1330 hrs.
With this, TCS reclaimed the status of the country's most valued firm followed by RIL, HDFC Bank, ITC and SBI in the top-five bunch. Shares of RIL have surged nearly 29 per cent so far this year, while TCS has lost nearly 2 per cent during the same period. TCS will announce its quarterly earnings today and RIL on Monday.
Microsoft is rolling out a new Xbox One update that brings 1440p support for the Xbox One S and X , as well as support for AMD's FreeSync technology to allow compatible displays to sync refresh rates with Microsoft's consoles. A subsequent update in May will bring 120Hz-display refresh-rate support to the Xbox One. The Verge reports:
SPRINGFIELD, IL (WAND) - Downtown Springfield Inc. Board says city should not stop with Y Block Park addition.
DSI Board President Kevin Kuhn says the board have let the Mayor and Alderman know the appreciate the private fundraising effort to have a downtown park.
The DSI Board is also asking elected officials continue to pursue a tax-generating development on pat of the block that increases foot-traffic and compliments the park design.
The DSI Board's position is that the North Mansion Block re-development should include a mixed-use building that blends both residential and commercial elements.
The board President says it would create more year round foot traffic and ongoing revenue to help maintain the park..
It's mid-summer in Maryland, but there's no time to rest for the Trackers in search of missing dogs and cats.
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By Scott T. Sterling
N.E.R.D. has turned up the heat on current hit “Lemon” featuring Rihanna by adding Drake to the remix.
Related: Does Drake’s Next Single Feature Lauryn Hill?
The new version of the No One Ever Really Dies single opens with the distinctive voice of Drizzy, who kicks off the remix with the first verse: “I get it how I live it/ I live it how I get/ Y’all don’t really get it​/ I pull up in a lemon/ Blocks get to spendin’/ Money 3D printin’/ Never had a limit/ Never been religious/ I just always had opinions.”
Listen to the “Lemon” remix, with explicit lyrics, at Radio.com.
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The new leader of one of Germany's governing parties says she plans to join a protest against working conditions at Amazon during a visit by company CEO Jeff Bezos to Berlin.
Andrea Nahles, the chairwoman of the center-left Social Democrats, said she would take part in a demonstration Tuesday outside publisher Axel Springer's Berlin offices, where Bezos is to be presented with an award for his "visionary entrepreneurship" in online business and digitalization strategy at the Washington Post.
Nahles argued that Amazon's tax practices and working conditions aren't worthy of a prize.
She is seeking to boost her party's profile after a disastrous election result last year and its decision to enter the new German government as conservative Chancellor Angela Merkel's junior partner.
A Colourful History: Toronto's Historic Sites. Toronto artist Daniel Rotsztain has sketched more than 100 of Toronto's historic sites. These drawings, featured in the colouring book A Colourful History Toronto, offer Papermill Gallery visitors a chance to see the original drawings. Oct 4-15, Wed-Sun noon-4 pm. Free w/ admission ($3-$7, kids under 5 free).
After winding up his tenure at the helm of Dimension Data two years ago, the tech sector veteran has shifted gear to incubate disruptive start-ups
A judge has sentenced a North Carolina man to spend Christmas Day in jail after pleading guilty to charges stemming from the theft of his grandmother's possessions.
The Daily Reflector of Greenville reports Pitt County Assistant District Attorney Jarrett Pittman said the grandmother of 34-year-old Christopher Lee Edwards was cleaning her home when she noticed her fine china and jewelry were missing, as were tools from her garage.
Pittman said the tools were found at a pawn shop, but the jewelry is still missing.
Edwards received 90 days in jail, but the judge suspended the sentence and placed Edwards on supervised probation for four years. Edwards has to make restitution, pay attorney's fees and report to jail at noon on Christmas Eve. He will be released on noon Dec. 26.
Information from: The Daily Reflector, http://www.reflector.com
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Still no word on the cause of the fire that killed a three-year-old girl Monday in Springfield.
Fire officials say their investigation continues… but they do not suspect that the fire was intentionally set.
Three-year-old Hailey Campbell died of smoke inhalation in the blaze at an apartment building on South Sixth Street.
Her mother and two other children were taken to the hospital but are expected to recover.
BAMBANG, Nueva Vizcaya: More than 2,000 people composed of friends, neighbors and relatives of Mario Labitoria Parolan paid their last respects to the village chief who was laid to rest on Tuesday. The slain barangay (village) chairman and consumer rights activist was buried at a private lot in San Fernando village after a requiem Mass at the Roman Catholic Church here. On April 6, Parolan, 53, also the Association of Barangay Captains president here, was driving his motorcycle with his wife Nerly, 48, going to the municipal hall when they ambushed by unidentified assailants. Parolan was shot at close range while his wife fell down from the motorcycle, sustaining injuries. Authorities said they could not reveal yet the identities of the suspects in the daylight murder.
The announcement symbolizes Li's confidence in business continuity, says Joseph Fan of The Chinese University of Hong Kong.
A drunk driver in a Jeep caused a crash early Saturday in the Bronx that killed one person and injured another, police said. (Published 2 hours ago)
A drunk driver caused a chain-reaction crash involving five vehicles early Saturday that killed a man and injured a woman, police said.
The collision began when a black Jeep, driven by a 54-year-old man, T-boned a Nissan Altima on Burke Avenue in the Bronx shortly before 3 a.m., the NYPD said.
The Altima spun out of control and hit another car, police said. The driver of the Altima, a 31-year-old man, was killed, police said. His passenger was injured but is expected to survive.
The Jeep continued to hit two parked cars, police said.
The driver of the Jeep was taken to Einstein Hospital and charged with driving under the influence, police said.
Pictured Friday evening at Dietz Stadium are, from left: Kingston High School Homecoming Maid of Honor Caitlin Johnston, Homecoming Queen Jaid Harrell, Homecoming King Brian Bovee and co-Homecoming Princes Cody Kaiser and JaVar Tinsley. Tania Barricklo — Daily Freeman
KINGSTON, N.Y. >> Kingston High School crowned its homecoming king, queen and court Friday evening at Dietz Stadium.
The queen is Jail Harrell; the king is Brian Bovee.
The Homecoming football game, against Pine Bush, kicks off at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the stadium.
MONROE, La. (AP) — Frank Bartley IV had 22 points to lead Louisiana to its 20th win of the season, beating Louisiana-Monroe 80-59 on Saturday to remain undefeated in Sun Belt Conference play.
This was the earliest date in school history for the Ragin’ Cajuns to reach the 20-win mark. Louisiana (20-3, 10-0) has won 20 games for the fourth time in the past five years. The win also gives Louisiana 16 straight Sun Belt wins over two seasons.
The Ragin’ Cajuns will face Georgia State, the second-place team, on Thursday.
Malik Marquetti had 17 points, JaKeenan Gant added 14 with six blocks and Johnathan Stove and Bryce Washington chipped in 12 apiece for the Ragin’ Cajuns.
Louisiana shot 55 percent (29-53) from the floor, while limiting ULM to 22-of-58 shooting (38 percent).
The Ragin’ Cajuns jumped out to a 20-8 lead and took a 38-33 advantage into the break. They pushed their lead to 62-40 and coasted home.
Jordan Harris had 16 points and Travis Munnings 14 for the Warhawks (9-12, 3-7).
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TOKYO, March 31 Japanese government bond prices slipped on Friday tracking a retreat in U.S. Treasuries, with the market bracing for the Bank of Japan's announcement of its monthly debt-buying plans for April.
The BOJ will release its bond-purchase operation plans at 5:00 p.m. Tokyo time (0800 GMT), with some market participants expecting the central bank to trim its buying of shorter-dated JGBs.
The BOJ's massive bond-buying programme has reduced liquidity across maturities, leaving bond investors and dealers to often scramble for JGBs still available in the market. In an attempt to improve liquidity and reduce volatility, the BOJ has been tweaking its bond-buying.
The five-year JGB yield rose 1 basis point to minus 0.125 percent and the benchmark 10-year JGB yield was up half a basis point at 0.065 percent.
Treasury prices fell on Thursday after the final fourth-quarter U.S. gross domestic product number was revised higher. (Reporting by the Tokyo markets team; Editing by Sunil Nair)
A woman has taken to Facebook to identify a baby snake she found outside her home.
A woman has taken to Facebook to identify a baby snake she found outside her home. Liz Stubbs
AN AGGRESSIVE snake has prompted debate as locals weigh in over its identification.
A photo of the small snake was posted to the Sunshine Coast Community Board this morning with a call out to determine whether it was a python or brown snake.
The photo's poster described it being "very aggressive" as she "nearly stepped over it going to work".
Comments flowed in thick and fast with suggestions it was a carpet snake, or in jest, an anaconda or cobra.
The resounding answer was a keelback snake, also known as a fresh water snake, which according to the Queensland Museum website is non-venomous and is commonly found in "coastal areas of northern Australia".
What to do if you see a snake:
According to the Department of Environment and Heritage Protection you should,
Jeremy London has been arrested for domestic violence.
E! News can confirm the actor, known for his roles on 7th Heaven, Party of Five and in 1995 comedy Mallrats, was taken into custody Friday in Jackson County, Miss. on one count of domestic violence simple assault.
There's little information as to who else the alleged incident involved, though according to TMZ (who was first to report the news) he was reportedly arrested outside the home of his wife of four years, Juliet Reeves.
A spokesperson for London, Dominic Friesen with Bridge and Tunnel Communications, told E! News in a statement, "Earlier today, authorities in Jackson County, Mississippi intervened in a private marital matter, resulting in the arrest of Jeremy London on a misdemeanor charge—standard protocol in an attempt to diffuse an emotionally-charged situation. An isolated incident, today's events will be addressed privately by Jeremy and Juliet London and will be used to guide their decisions as a couple moving forward."
BOSTON (CBS) — Get ready for a big construction project on the Tobin.
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation says that starting in April, one lane on the lower deck will be closed at all times and won’t reopen until the end of this year’s construction season.
Drivers can also expected overnight lane closures on the upper deck.
If that’s not enough – there will also be work on the bridge’s on and off ramps, with closures lasting up to two months. The Everett Avenue on-ramp will be closed for about a month starting in late April. Once it is re-opened, the Beacon Street off-ramp will close for about two months. Closure of the Fourth Street off-ramp is expected in November.
The $41.6 million maintenance project won’t be finished until 2020.
Stanton went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and three RBI during Monday's win over San Francisco.
Stanton has now left the yard in five consecutive games and has 10 homers, 17 RBI and 13 runs over his past 11 outings. The power outburst has him running away with the league lead in home runs, and he's also up to an impressive .283/.374/.640 slash line for the campaign.
Wife Amanda feted Rick Hansen at a 30th anniversary celebration of his wheelchair-around-the-world Man In Motion journey which she accompanied throughout as his physiotherapist. MOTION MAINTAINED: Thirty years after his Man in Motion wheelchair journey around the world, Rick Hansen took the elevator to a Rick Hansen Foundation fundraiser in the Hotel Georgia ballroom.
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President Moon Jae-in met with his two newly appointed senior secretaries on Monday and asked them to play a bridging role between the government and the presidential office.
Moon rested for two days after coming down with the flu last week but returned to work on Monday.
Presidential spokesman Kim Eui-kyeom said the president came to his office at 9 a.m. as usual and met with senior secretary for economic affairs Yoon Jong-won and senior secretary for social affairs Lee Yong-sun.
Moon's call for a bridging role is regarded to be particularly addressed toward economic secretary Yoon, in light of past controversy over differences exposed between the top office and the government concerning economic policies.
Yoon formerly worked at the finance ministry and served as Seoul's permanent representative to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.
Another newly appointed aide, senior secretary for job creation Jung Tae-ho, could not join as he had another meeting to attend.
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Gov. Jerry Brown says the federal government has approved aid to support the rebuilding of the shore of a damaged Northern California dam and help the affected communities.Brown said Tuesday the Federal Emergency Management Agency approved two recent aid requests made by his office. Last week, Brown requested a presidential disaster declaration for California to reinforce recovery efforts following January storms that caused flooding, mudslides, power outages and damaged critical infrastructure across the state.The governor thanked FEMA for moving quickly, saying "the federal aid will get money and resources where it's needed most."Earlier Tuesday, White House spokesman Sean Spicer said President Donald Trump is keeping a "close eye" on the public safety crisis caused by the Oroville Dam.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation has awarded a contract to build a pedestrian tunnel under Trinity Road to connect the parking lots between North Carolina State University's Carter-Finley Stadium and the State Fairgrounds.
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) – Walt Disney World plans to honor a Nebraska boy who was killed by an alligator at one of its resorts near Orlando with a sculpture of a lighthouse.
A year ago Wednesday, an alligator grabbed 2-year-old Lane Graves, who was playing along the Seven Seas Lagoon beach outside Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa. The child’s father, Matt Graves of Omaha, jumped into the water to try to free his son. The child’s body was found 16 hours later and his death was ruled an accident.
Walt Disney World Resort president George A. Kalogridis said in a statement on Tuesday that the sculpture will be installed at an undisclosed location on the property this summer.
The child’s death occurred two days after the Pulse nightclub massacre in Orlando.
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Coleman scored a goal and added an assist in Saturday's 3-1 win over Pittsburgh.
The goal stood as the winner. Coleman now has three points in his last two games after a 10-game point drought. He is a serviceable role player, but nothing more.
Bradford West Gwillimbury's Al Shteiwe family members were invited to participate in a truly Canadian experience recently – when 3 volunteers brought the family of Syrian refugees to Shaw's Maple Sugar Bush in Oro-Medonte.
The sugar bush, in operation since 1904, provided wagon rides, demonstrations of sap collection and use of an evaporator in the Sugar Shack to produce pure maple syrup – and finally, a tasting of pancakes and syrup in the Pancake House.
Thanks to owner Terri-Lynn Shaw for making the visit so special. The family thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
Over their first year in Canada, the Al Shteiwe family has experienced strawberry, blueberry and apple picking, visited the Elmvale Zoo, visited a Pumpkin Patch with follow-up activities, and toured the Christmas lights of Bradford West Gwillimbury. As well, volunteers have brought the family to various activities and events within the community – a sampling of the many places to visit and things to do over the different seasons.
Cologne Institute for Economic Research (IW) forecasts Germany's population is going to increase to 83.1 million by 2035 despite previous reports suggesting the population will dip.
And it is believed the rise is due to the record number of immigrants and asylum seekers which arrived in the country in 2015.
The figure goes against analysis by the federal statistics office, which in 2015 reported the current 82 million population of Germany could drop by more than 10 million over the next 40 years.
The IW report read: “The long-expected decrease in the German population clearly isn’t going to happen in the coming decades.”
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WASHINGTON, March 30 U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said on Thursday he hopes to start the 90-day countdown clock to launch a renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement before Congress takes its spring recess at the end of next week.
Ross told CNBC in a live interview that he needs leaders of the House Ways and Means Committee and the Senate Finance Committee to sign off on the notification letter before a 90-day consultation period can start.
The administration has sent them a draft letter that lays out some of its negotiating priorities.
"There's no change in our thinking," Ross told CNBC. "This letter simply describes in very broad outline the topics that we will be discussing. So I don't think there's any great reason for you to overthink it." (Reporting by David Lawder; Editing by Bill Rigby)
SALT LAKE CITY — Police have arrested a Utah woman believed to be the pajama-wearing robber in at least six bank robberies in the Salt Lake City area, including five in less than two hours Saturday morning.
Unified police Lt. Brian Lohrke said Monday that 40-year-old Nannette Perkins was arrested Sunday at her Taylorsville home after Salt Lake City police received a tip about her identity.
Lohrke said the robber did little to hide her appearance.
She wore pajama bottoms, eyeglasses and a blue bandanna over dark hair in a ponytail while allegedly robbing banks in Cottonwood Heights, Salt Lake City, Sandy, Holliday and West Valley City.
Lohrke said he doesn't know what Perkins was wearing when she was arrested.
She's being held at the Salt Lake County jail pending an initial court appearance.
Price will guard the cage in Saturday's road game against the Capitals, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.
Price was razor-sharp in his season debut Thursday against the Sabres, turning aside 43 of the 45 shots he faced en route to a 3-2 shootout victory. The 30-year-old netminder will look to keep rolling in a matchup with a Capitals squad that potted five goals in their season opener against the Senators.
A Florida woman was so viciously attacked by her 9-year-old pit bull that she later lost her arm.
A team of investigators have found a serious backlog of court cases was partly to blame for last month's deadly mass jail break out in PNG, with some people spending up to 9 years behind bars without having had their case ever heard in court.
A team from PNG's Correctional Services spent the past week in Lae speaking with prisoners, police and prisoner officers at Buimo jail as part of their investigations into the breakout, which resulted in 17 of the escapees shot dead, while dozens more remain on the run.
Stephan Pokanis, who led the team, says they discovered that nearly half of the 900 prisoners at the jail are in fact remandees.
He says a judge is now in Lae to temporarily oversee additional court cases, in an attempt to try clear the backlog.
Who doesn’t love Nutella-equally loved by adults and kids. So here is a Nutella bread recipe that you will love.
BREAD DIVINE
Prep time: 15 mins
Baking time: 30-35 mins Serves: 4
Ingredients
1 cup + 2 tbsp plain flour
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
2 ½ tbsp cocoa powder
Pinch of salt
75 gm butter
½ cup brown sugar
¾ cup Nutella
¼ cup milk
1 tsp vanilla essence
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
½ cup pecan nuts
READ ALSO: Gooey Nutella-filled breakfast to sweeten your mornings
Method
Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa powder and salt together.
Mix butter, sugar and Nutella together using a hand blender; add milk and flour gradually to combine.
Add vanilla essence and apple cider vinegar; blend till it turns light.
Preheat oven at 170°C.
Mix nuts into the batter and pour into a silicon loaf tin. Bake for 30-35 minutes. Serve hot or cold.
Batavia got its first real snow accumulation of the season yesterday and last night but the birds still showed up this morning in our backyard feeders for their morning meal.
There's more snow on the way. A winter storm watch is in effect for tonight starting at 7 p.m. and lasting until Wednesday afternoon. Heavy, blowing snow is possible. The National Weather Service warns that travel may be difficult with more than 10 inches of snowfall possible.
Winds could gust up to 45 mph.
The forecast is for little precipitation today but a low-pressure system crosses the region bringing periods of widespread accumulation. Several weak systems cross the area in the following days with an additional chance of snow.
Dutch retail sales growth held steady in April after accelerating in the previous month, figures from the Central Bureau of Statistics showed Wednesday.
Retail sales climbed a shopping-day-adjusted 4.7 percent year-over-year in April, the same rate of increase as in March, which was revised up from a 3.9 percent gain reported earlier.
The measure has been rising since May 2016.
Sales of non-food products grew 4.0 percent annually in April and total food sales increased by 3.7 percent.
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The Government is understood to be seeking crunch talks with Peugeot-owner PSA Group as fears grow over the future of thousands of British jobs at Vauxhall.
Business secretary Greg Clark wants to speak with the French automotive giant at the earliest opportunity following news that General Motors (GM) could sell Vauxhall and Opel to PSA Group, the Press Association has learned.
It comes after Mr Clark spoke to GM president Dan Ammann on Tuesday to raise concerns about a potential acquisition of Opel Vauxhall.
Vauxhall employs 4,500 staff at plants in Ellesmere Port and Luton, with a further 300 people working in a customer contact centre and 120 at its OnStar headquarters.
Around 23,000 people also work in Vauxhall's retail network, while 7,000 jobs rely on the firm's UK supply chain.
Detroit-area man sentenced for setting wife on fire
PONTIAC, Mich. (AP) — A suburban Detroit man has been sentenced to 11¼ to 50 years in prison for dousing his wife with gasoline and setting her on fire.
The Oakland Press of Pontiac reports 55-year-old David John Garnett learned his punishment Tuesday after entering a no contest plea to a charge of assault with intent to murder and arson. Such a plea isn't an admission of guilt but is treated as one for sentencing.
The Feb. 5 attack left his wife, Rebecca Garnett, severely burned.
The defendant also was ordered to pay $3,230 restitution to his wife for lost wages due to her injuries.
Rebecca Garnett didn't attend the sentencing. Assistant Oakland County Prosecutor Robert VanWert said she has checked herself into a mental treatment facility as a result of the assault.
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Information from: The Oakland Press, http://www.theoaklandpress.com
Marines assigned to Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, patrol while participating in a live fire company assault course during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 2-17 at Range 400, aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Feb. 8, 2017. ITX is a combined-arms exercise which gives all elements of the Marine Air Ground Task Force an opportunity to utilize capabilities during large scale missions to become a more ready fighting force. 1/3 is currently participating as the ground combat element for this exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron S. Patterson/Released)
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Tomlinson was recalled by the Giants on Wednesday, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic Bay Area reports.
Tomlinson will jump straight into the starting lineup, batting eighth and playing third base against the Rockies. In 47 games with the Giants earlier this season, he hit a disappointing .216/.281/.270. Pierce Johnson was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento in a corresponding move.
Last week my cleaner accidentally spilled a bucket of water and chemicals onto my laptop which I’d left on a desk.
It was a £1,500 MacBook Pro that I use for work, and can't be fixed. As it is water damage, my home insurance doesn't cover it.
Should I ask the cleaner or the cleaning company to foot the bill, or just write off the cost?
I could replace it myself, but would need to tap into my savings.
Anon, via email
Accidental damage presents one of the most difficult decisions when it comes to working out who should pay, particularly when the two parties are in very different positions financially.
On one hand, it’s not your fault, and the accident itself was avoidable. You had insurance,...
Egypt’s Veteran Essam El-Hadary scored his team’s fourth goal from the penalty spot, as Al Taawoun defeated Al-Ettifaq (4-0) in the 13th fixture of the Saudi Pro League.
In the dying moments of the game, the referee awarded Al Taawoun a penalty kick. Egypt’s legendary goalkeeper Essam El-Hadary scored his second-ever career goal.
El-Hadary can become the oldest player at world cup if he play with Egypt next summer.
The coroner confirmed Thursday that a woman had passed away just days after she was shot at a shooting range earlier this week. Lt. Sheila Cole with the Anderson County Sheriff's Office said deputies and EMS were called to the Skip-J Range on Murphy Road around 2 p.m. on Monday.
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Zinedine Zidane, the Real Madrid Coach has hinted that Cristiano Ronaldo will be playing in the UEFA Super Cup, but against Manchester United.
Accused of tax evasion in Spain, Ronaldo returned to the club for his training during the weekend and was named in the reigning European champions’ group for Tuesday’s match in the Macedonian capital.
“What impresses me the most about him is that physically he is just as he was on the day of the final, which was two months ago now,” Zidane mentioned in a press conference. –News Source
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VAGABOND SKI & SOCIAL CLUB, an active social club for singles and married couples. Meeting and dance; with great music by Tom Anthony and his Band on Wednesday, September 6, 2017; 7:00 (meeting), 8:00 (dance), at Knights of Columbus Hall, 1800 S. 92nd Street, West Allis. Free Admission for September. www.vagabondskiclub.com.
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THE campaign to sell Gladstone's Queens Hotel and Sarina's Tandara Hotel Motel has been extended to this Friday
The sale, managed by CBRE Hotels, was extended after interstate buyers could not inspect the two hotels after Cyclone Debbie drenched Gladstone and ripped through Mackay.
CBRE Hotels Queensland director Paul Fraser said he had up to ten interested interstate buyers who were visiting the two sites this week.
Mr Fraser estimated the Queens Hotel could fetch up to $5 million, but said considering Gladstone's real estate market, the price "could be anyone's guess".
Current owners Queensland Town and Country Pubs are selling off all of its hotels, with the Queens Hotel and Sarina's Tandara Hotel the final two.
The extended expressions of interest campaign will allow interested buyers to visit both pubs this week.
It was originally due to close on April 12.
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — The Latest on the apparent assassination of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's half brother in Malaysia (all times local):
5:50 p.m.
Malaysian police say they have arrested a woman in connection with the death of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's half brother.
Wednesday's statement says the woman was arrested at Kuala Lumpur International Airport. She was carrying Vietnamese travel documents.
Kim Jong Un's half brother died Monday after suddenly falling ill at the airport. According to a Malaysian government official, Kim told medical workers before he died that he had been attacked with a chemical spray.
The Washington Times report by Carlo Muñoz states that MIRAN SHAH, Pakistan — Clean, safe and secure. These are the supposed hallmarks of Pakistani tribal border regions touted by Islamabad, an image paid for with blood and treasure in a two-year campaign to clear North Waziristan’s provincial capital from groups such as the Pakistani Taliban and notorious Haqqani network. But the new schools, homes and markets with their glistening coats of paint and freshly poured concrete mask a seeming ghost town.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - A bicyclist is suing the city of Portland for $566,000 after he hit a pair of concrete islands on his way home from the World Naked Bike Ride, causing him to crash and break his nose, arm and two fingers.
The Oregonian/OregonLive reported Friday that, according to the lawsuit, a fully-clothed Charles Ziemer was pedaling back to his car after participating in the June 2016 ride when his wheels suddenly struck the islands.
The lawsuit filed in Multnomah County Circuit Court faults the city for failing to put reflectors or lights on the islands and situating them in a travel lane.
An employee at the Portland city attorney's office says the city doesn't comment on pending litigation.
The suit seeks $66,000 in medical bills, plus $500,000 for pain and suffering.
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Information from: The Oregonian/OregonLive, http://www.oregonlive.com
Roseanne Barr tweeted out a racist comment about Valerie Jared, who was the senior advisor for Barack Obama. She basically called her and people were very upset about it. Hours later the president of ABC, Channing Dungey cancelled the “Roseanne” show.
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Glennon Threatt spoke about it and mentioned that he was shocked it happened so quickly. He believed it was the right thing for her to do. Glennon also spoke about how the comedian had always been a racist.
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MANCHESTER, England — Alexis Sanchez's first goal for Manchester United wrapped up a 2-0 victory against Huddersfield on a day when the clubs came together to mark the 60th anniversary of the Munich air disaster.
Tuesday is the 60th anniversary of the tragedy which claimed 23 lives, including eight players, as Matt Busby's side returned from a European Cup match at Red Star Belgrade.
Silence fell upon Old Trafford as those lost were remembered ahead of an English Premier League match that United won, with goals from Romelu Lukaku and Sanchez sealing the victory on his home debut.
Huddersfield struggled to create clear-cut chances in their first league trip to Old Trafford since March 1972 but dug deep in the first half to frustrate the hosts, who claimed a penalty when Terence Kongolo poleaxed Scott McTominay.
The pound is trading higher than the euro today
This is the strongest rise since October 2017 and has been received positively by analysts at IHS Markit, the company that compiles UK PMI readings.
Markit’s Chief Business Economist Chris Williamson singled out the data as a reason for a Bank of England (BoE) interest rate hike next month.
He said: “Stronger growth of service sector activity adds to signs that the economy rebounded in the second quarter and opens the door for an August rate hike, especially when viewed alongside the news that inflationary pressures spiked higher.”
But he added: “It remains encouraging yet also surprising that current business activity continues to show such resilience amid relatively moribund confidence regarding the year ahead outlook.
“The survey once again highlights how the business outlook remains clouded by widespread concerns about the impact of Brexit uncertainty in particular.”
I thought Halloween was still a few weeks away, so I’m not really clear on why Bella Thorne is getting these giant fake wounds applied all over her otherwise perfect chest. But I’m sure these shots will do the trick for at least one or two of you sickos out there, so enjoy, I guess? As for the rest of you, you know the drill: just wait a few minutes and I’m sure Bella will drop more topless hotness on Instagram and/or Snapchat. It’s only a matter of time.
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has adopted the law that eliminates legislative vacuum used by borrowers to dodge their duties.
A total of 239 parliamentary members backed the second reading of respective bill 6027-д, when 226 votes enough to pass the decision, the Ukrainian News Agency reports.
According to the National Bank of Ukraine, the said bill will lower the risks of creditors during exercising credit operations.
As Ukrainian News Agency earlier reported, the Verkhovna Rada adopted the first reading of the bill on foreign currency.
St Joseph 9-5-7-15 36
Pomperaug 12-15-23-8 58
St Joseph: Veronica Lubas 0 3-3 3, Elizabeth Adzima 0 1-2 1, Kathryn Zito 1 3-4 5, Kaitlin Capobianco 1 0-0 2, Tessie Hynes 2 1-3 6, Sarah Johnson 0 1-2 1, MacKenna Hedman 0 0-0 0, Rahmia Johnston 2 0-0 4, Becca Kery 2 0-0 4, Allison Krakowska 0 0-0 0, Elena Ball 3 1-3 8, Maddie Johnson 1 0-2 2, Emma Elrod 0 0-2 0. Totals 12 10-21 36
Pomperaug: Kelly Powers 1 0-0 2, Lindsey Ouellette 1 0-0 3, Karli Opalka 8 0-2 16, Molly Flanagan 0 0-0 0, Megan Todhunter 2 1-4 6, Claudine Legato 2 3-4 9, Allison McCormick 2 1-2 5, Maggie Lee 2 1-2 5, Maddie Villa 5 2-3 12. Totals 23 8-17 56
3 pt FG – St Joseph – Tessie Hynes – 1, Elena Ball -1; Pomperaug – Legato – 2, Oulette – 1, Todhunter – 1
Highlights – SJ – Elena Ball had 10 rebounds and 3 blocks. Kaitlin Capobianco had 5 steals and 4 assists. Pomperaug – Karli Opalka scored her thousandth point.
NEW YORK, April 10 U.S. Treasury yields were little changed on Monday as the Federal Reserve's labor market conditions index fell to 0.4 point in March from 1.5 in February, suggesting the jobs market cooled from a robust start earlier this year.
The yield on benchmark 10-year Treasury notes was 2.370 percent, flat from late Friday, while two-year yield was little changed at 1.282 percent. (Reporting by Richard Leong)
Tuesday night's game between the Detroit Tigers and Pittsburgh Pirates was postponed by rain.
It will be made up as part of a single-admission doubleheader Wednesday. The opener will begin at 4:05 p.m. with the second game beginning 30 minutes after the conclusion of the first.
The Tigers and Pirates were rained out twice during their season-opening series in Detroit earlier in the season.
The Tigers will send right-hander Jordan Zimmermann (1-0, 7.71 ERA) and left-hander Matthew Boyd (0-1, 1.40) to the mound Wednesday. Pittsburgh will counter with right-handers Chad Kuhl (2-1, 4.57) and Jameson Taillon (2-1, 2.86).
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LONDON (Reuters) - Iran’s foreign ministry summoned the French and Belgian ambassadors and Germany’s chargé d’affaires in protest at the arrest of an Iranian diplomat in Germany, Fars news agency reported on Wednesday, citing the ministry.
“The Iranian deputy foreign minister expressed the Islamic Republic’s strong protest over the arrest of an Iranian diplomat and emphasized that due to the immunity of diplomats in the Vienna Convention, he should be released without any delay and with no condition,” ministry spokesman Bahram Qasemi was quoted as saying.
He added the arrest was a plot to damage Iran-European ties, especially at a time when Iranian President Hassan Rouhani was in Europe to save an international nuclear deal following Washington’s withdrawal from the landmark accord.
Last week Intel announced their open-source sound firmware project while the latest project in the open-source realm comes via the Linux Foundation with the launch of OpenBMC.The Linux Foundation is backing the OpenBMC project community with a goal of creating an open-source baseboard management controller (BMC) firmware stack that can be used across motherboards and computing environments.IBM is contributing the initial code for OpenBMC and among the other organizations getting behind this initiative are Google, Facebook, Intel, and Microsoft. Among the reasons for working on OpenBMC are growing cloud deployments making conventional BMC software less practical. Having an open-source BMC software stack can also improve the security of the system as well as offering new configuration and monitoring potential.The OpenBMC project should be appearing shortly at OpenBMC.org
The club's management has presented a Toyota 4-wheel drive to the Croat.
Asante Kotoko coach Zdravko Lugarusic has taken delivery of an official car.
The decision was taken after a management meeting on Tuesday.
Lugarusic made winning start on Sunday in a come-from-behind 2-1 win over Liberty Professionals.
Kotoko's next match will be at the Golden City Park where they play Berekum Chelsea.
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong police have sealed off part of a busy downtown neighborhood after an unexploded bomb was found during construction work in the Asian financial center.
A police spokesman said Wednesday explosive ordinance disposal officers have been deployed to the scene in the city's Wan Chai district.
He did not give his name, as is customary under department rules.
Police diverted traffic, while shops and offices in surrounding towers were shuttered for the rest of the day and ferry service at a nearby pier was halted.
It's the second time in less than a week that a bomb has been unearthed at the site for a cross-harbor commuter rail link.
On Sunday, police defused a 1,000-pound (454-kilogram) bomb believed to be a U.S.-made device dropped during the World War II.
MOSCOW (Sputnik) — According to the Tasnim news agency, apart from Sayyad-3 missiles, S-300 air defense systems, personnel carriers, missile defense systems, torpedoes and a wide range of other military equipment were showcased at the parade held on the occasion of the National Army Day.
The Sayyad-3 high-altitude missiles are part of the Talaash air defense system and are designed to track as many as 30 targets and intercept 12 of them simultaneously at the range of up to 150 kilometers (93 miles).
When it comes to the weather, March has a reputation for having a wild streak.There's more than one theory about where the phrase "in like a lion, out like a lamb" comes from. It could be related to astrology, or it could be religious, AccuWeather explains.It may seem like the phrase is rooted in some truth, given the wild swings in weather many areas experience as winter transitions to spring during the notorious month. AccuWeather, though, said the proverb should not be used as a true prediction of the weather.
× Shorewood police investigate burglary at apartment building near Capitol & Morris
SHOREWOOD — Shorewood police are investigating a burglary that occurred at an apartment building near Capitol Drive and Morris Boulevard late Sunday night, January 1st.
According to police, an apartment resident observed a man exit the laundry area of the basement shortly after 11 p.m. with prying tools protruding from his pocket.
Police say damage was found to the basement entrance and a coin operated laundry machine. Nothing of value was obtained.
The suspect is described as an African-American male, 6’2″ tall and bald.
Apartment residents are asked to be vigilant of common areas of your apartment complex and to not allow anyone into the building that you don’t know.
Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
PHNOM PENH (REUTERS) - The European Union has suspended funding for Cambodia's 2018 general election because the vote cannot be credible after the dissolution of the main opposition party, according to a letter sent to the national election committee on Tuesday (Dec 12).
The Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) was dissolved by the country's highest court last month at the request of the government of Prime Minister Hun Sen after the arrest of opposition leader Kem Sokha for alleged treason.
"An electoral process from which the main opposition party has been arbitrarily excluded cannot be seen as legitimate," read the Dec 12 letter reviewed by Reuters.
"Under these circumstances, the European Union does not believe there is a possibilty of a credible electoral process."
The event is set for March 9 to March 18 in Austin.
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Arcade Fire and Florence Welch, photos by Philip Cosores and Robert Altman
Las Vegas’ Life is Beautiful Festival has revealed its 2018 lineup.
Arcade Fire, Florence and the Machine, and The Weeknd top the lineup, appearing alongside other formidable acts include Travis Scott, N.E.R.D., Tyler the Creator, Justice, St. Vincent, CHVRCHES, Death Cab For Cutie, Santigold, Blood Orange, Miguel, Lizzo, First Aid Kit, Superorganism, and Hinds.
Other confirmed acts include ASAP Ferg, French Montana, Odesza, Daniel Caesar, Bastille, Foster the People, Cold War Kids, Wolfmother, Sylvan Esso, Galantis, Goldlink, The Neighbourhood, AJR, The Drums, The Presets, Denzel Curry, Ravyn Lenae, Mikky Ekko, Knox Fortune, and Welshly Arms, among others.
The three-day festival goes down September 21st-23rd in downtown Las Vegas. Tickets go on sale beginning Thursday, April 26th at 10:00 a.m. local time. Visit the festival’s website for more info.
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Tonight your dreams could have come true if you are the lucky person to have scooped the £6.3m Lotto jackpot.
The draw was a double rollover and if you were lucky enough to have had your numbers drawn you must have a smile bigger than the England football manager Gareth Southgate.
The draw took place at 8.30pm and here are the winning numbers.
8, 13, 22, 46, 52 and 58 and the bonus ball is 7.
Tonight's earlier Thunderball draw saw the following numbers drawn.
5, 7, 12, 15, and 29 with Thunderball being number 2.
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× Californians Would Get to Decide If Teacher Pay Should Equal That of State Lawmakers Under Proposed Ballot Initiative
California teachers’ paychecks could equal those of state legislators under a new initiative that proponents are aiming to qualify for the November 2018 ballot.
The proposed measure would require that credentialed teachers in the state are paid no less than lawmakers, most of whom earn $104,118 in yearly pay.
That would be a substantial pay bump for most of the state’s teachers. According to the state education department, average teacher salaries range from around $40,000 to $96,000, depending on the school’s size and the teacher’s experience level.
The initiative would impose a two-cent hike on the state sales tax to pay for the salary increase. It is being reviewed by the state attorney general before backers can gather the signatures to put it on the ballot.
Read the full story on LATimes.com.
Filming for the upcoming Deadpool sequel took a devastating turn this week after a stuntwoman passed away on set.
E! News can confirm a female stunt driver has died on the movie set during a motorcycle stunt.
While details are limited, Vancouver Police Department officers are at the scene of the accident along with officers from WorkSafeBC.
The name of the stunt driver has yet to be released. Reporters on the scene, however, are sharing photos of the area closed down by authorities.
"We are deeply saddened by the accident that occurred on the set of Deadpool 2 this morning," a spokesperson for 20th Century Fox said in a statement to E! News. "Our hearts and prayers are with the family, friends and colleagues of our crew member during this difficult time."
NEW YORK, March 31 U.S. mortgage finance giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac may write down $21 billion of tax-related assets if there is a deep cut in the federal corporate tax rate as promised by President Donald Trump, according to an analyst at BMO Capital Markets on Friday.
This significant writedown would result in the two agencies, which have been under conservatorship due to heavy losses from the housing market collapse more than eight years ago, to borrow nearly $17 billion from the U.S. Treasury Department, BMO's head of fixed-income strategy, Margaret Kerins, wrote in a research note. (Reporting by Richard Leong; Editing by Jonathan Oatis)
Police officers stand near one of the bodies on the street after a truck drove up on the curb and hit several pedestrians in Toronto, Ontario on Tuesday. At least nine people were killed and 16 others injured. Photo: AFP
PITTSFIELD - A 43-year-old North Adams man entered an innocent plea Tuesday at his arraignment in Berkshire Superior Court on a charge of possessing child pornography.
Anthony K. Deordio is charged with three counts of knowingly possessing visual material of a child depicted in sexual conduct.
He is accused of being in possession of child pornography between Jan. 28 and March 27, according to the office of Berkshire District Attorney Paul J. Caccaviello.
Judge Daniel Ford ordered him held at the Berkshire County House of Correction in lieu of $2,500 bail.
His arrest was the result of an investigation by the North Adams police, state police assigned to the Berkshire District Attorney, and the Berkshire Law Enforcement Task Force.
James Rankin Gillespie, age 77, of Brooklyn, Mich., formerly of Dearborn, Mich., died Feb. 8, 2017. He was the loving husband of Sandra (Mikich) for 54 years; dear father of Cindy (Frank) Lena and Suzanne; cherished grandfather of Ryleigh Lena and grand dogs – Jack, Fergie and Findley; brother of Ronald, Judy, Gordon and Karen Corbeille; and also many nieces and nephews. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Alexander and Aleatha (Versele) Gillespie.
We will miss you, your sense of humor and caring heart. Each of us holds a piece of you in our hearts and will miss you forever!
Visitation was held Sunday from 3:30 to 8 p.m. and Monday from 1 to 9 p.m. at Querfeld Funeral Home, 1200 Oakwood, Dearborn, Mich. A celebration of his life was held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home.
Memorials suggested to Hospice Foundation, 900 Cooper St., Jackson, MI 49202. www.querfeldfuneralhome.com
April 24 (Reuters) - BOCO Inter-Telecom Co Ltd:
* SAYS ITS SHARES TO HALT TRADING ON APRIL 25 AS IT WILL IMPLEMENT DELISTING RISK WARNING, TO RESUME TRADE ON APRIL 26 Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2FdlamP Further company coverage: (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
CNBC's Jon Fortt reports that JetBlue is planning to sell seats on private jets in a partnership with JetSuite.
It's clearly coffee. Or is it? The latest caffeine craze is coffee that looks just like water.The brothers behind the idea of CLR CFF won't say how they removed the brown color from the beverage, but they promise it won't stain teeth.The company says its coffee is free of preservatives, artificial flavors and sweeteners. The ingredient list on the CLR CFF website includes only water, coffee and caffeine.The website claims the coffee is produced using "methods which have never been used before."For now, the clear coffee is only available in the United Kingdom and Slovakia.
Portland has had something of a crunch on concentrates in the past year. In June 2016, distillated cannabis finally became legal for recreational consumers. Quickly, oil pens started flying off shelves. Then, new testing regulations went into effect, increasing overhead and driving some producers under. That's been a bummer, especially for medical patients who've seen the price of their CBD concentrates double. Well, no-frills Foster Buds is a throwback to the short-lived glory days of cheap, plentiful oil and wax. This humble shop along busy Southeast Foster Road has a huge selection, with everything from the microdosing Quill to high-end Who? oil and boutique, hemp-derived CBD cartridges from Zephyr farms. It's also priced very, very competitively and boasts a wide selection of flower, including a huge assortment of blue strains.
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CHESAPEAKE, Va - We learn about a local child's fight with cancer and the help that came to his Virginia Beach family from St Jude Children's Hospital.
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Puxatony Phil saw his shadow this morning in Pennsylvania. Meanwhile, our prairie dog also saw his shadow meaning 6 more long weeks of winter! This weekend will be nice however, expect mostly mild weather with highs both Saturday and Sunday in the 60s. A surge of cool air arrives Sunday night into Monday with some ups and downs in temperatures expected next week. The overall weather pattern looks very dry.
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March 30 Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd
* Says it orders equipment for T$1.07 billion ($35.33 million) from Uangyih-Tech Industrial Co Ltd and Taiwan Daifuku Co Ltd
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Police in Ohio’s capital city say two officers who fatally shot a black man last summer followed department policy on using force.
Columbus police on Wednesday announced the review board’s findings about Officers Samuel James and Marc Johnson in the July 7 shooting of 30-year-old Kareem Ali Nadir Jones.
Police say they spotted Jones walking between cars and behaving erratically, then fired when his behavior escalated into a perceived threat. Police say body camera video shows Jones reaching for a gun in his waistband.
His sister has said she thinks Jones was trying to toss the gun.
The officers weren’t charged but face a lawsuit alleging that the shooting was unjustified and that they conspired to provide misleading information about what happened.
The local police union has denied those allegations.
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A Cobb resident and community activist said Tuesday that he intends to dismiss his suit against the county that claimed the Board of Commissioners did not legally use sales tax revenue.
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A local pet store will be closing the doors in June. Petco in the crossroads area in Waterloo will be closing.
Their last day will be June 17th. The acting store manager says their lease is up and it's an old building. She also says they weren't making enough money.
They're currently selling up what's left in the store.
Two men have been arrested for their role in a violent altercation outside the Turkish ambassador's residence during a recent visit to Washington by Turkey's president, police said Wednesday. The Metropolitan Police Department said in a brief statement that Sinan Narin had been arrested in Virginia on an aggravated assault charge.
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LONDON (AP) - Snow and wintry weather are still wreaking havoc on travelers in Britain, with flights cancelled, roads sheathed in ice and rail travel disrupted.
With temperatures dropping overnight as low as minus 11.6 Celsius (11 degrees Fahrenheit), hundreds of schools were closed Monday. Europe’s largest airport, Heathrow, warned Monday that some flights would be cancelled as it cleared the backlog of flights delayed by Sunday’s snowfall.
Heathrow asked travelers to check with their airlines. In the world of interconnected air travel, any extended disruption quickly leaves planes and flight crews out of position, knocking them out of rotation for their next assignments.
National Rail said poor weather conditions are affecting travel across England and Wales. Trains on Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry, Great Western, and Virgin Trains will all also be affected.
A group dedicated to ousting Mayor de Blasio is demanding a city watchdog investigate a “propaganda” video produced by City Hall for possible campaign-finance violations.
In a letter dated Dec. 30, NYC Deserves Better founder Bradley Tusk asked the Campaign Finance Board to examine whether the taxpayer-funded video is lawful since it looks suspiciously like a campaign ad.
The video was released just five days before a prohibition on “city-financed advertisements” kicked in and just as de Blasio’s 2017 re-election campaign was soliciting year-end contributions.
Tusk cited the City Hall video from last week as raising “a number of legal and ethical questions.”
The video, which features two Broadway actors, touts the mayor’s accomplishments in the style of a campaign commercial.
City Hall officials said it cost $900.
De Blasio argued last week that it didn’t qualify as advertising because the city didn’t pay anyone to air it.
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Amal Clooney has got it all. She's a classic beauty with a stunning intelect and impressive career, and actor George Clooney is fortunate enough to call her his wife.
Born in Beirut, Lebanon, but raised in England, Amal Clooney (née Alamuddin) studied law at both the University of Oxford and New York University. Just a few of her astounding accomplishments include representing Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, in his fight against extradition, and working with a number of United Nations commissions.
And did we mention she can rock a red carpet? Here are the 11 photos that prove it.
Authorities say a Florida couple lied to their 13-year-old son about having brain cancer so they could use his fictitious illness to raise money for nonexistent medical expenses.
The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office says on social media that 34-year old Ginny Long and 47-year old Robert Long were arrested Thursday and charged with one count of child abuse and nine counts of fraud.
Detectives say the Longs set up a T-shirt fundraiser for the boy at his school last May and shared the bogus cancer diagnosis on their Facebook accounts. A GoFundMe site was also set up for the boy. The sheriff’s office didn’t say how much money was raised.
The sheriff’s office began investigating in November, after school resource officers began to suspect the boy was being exploited.
Jail records didn’t list attorneys for the Longs.
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SCRANTON — A Pittston man has been sentenced to nearly three years in prison for his role in a cocaine conspiracy, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Evans Samuel Santos Diaz, 33, was sentenced to 33 years in prison after a jury in August convicted him of conspiring to distribute cocaine and 30 grams of heroin, the equivalent of about 1,200 doses. The conspiracy was active between February and April of 2016, prosecutors said.
U.S. District Judge Malachy E. Mannion imposed the sentence Wednesday.
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In 2003, Montana Senate Bill 407 extended two extremely liberal generosities to the top 1% of Montana income tax payers.1) A Credit for Capital Gains Tax.
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You had intended to wear a lovely velvet outfit to an event, but it’s rumpled, and ironing can’t get out the wrinkles. What do you do?
Simply hold the outfit over a pot of boiling water, or leave in your sauna for five minutes, and it will be as good as new. Why? The steam raises the pile of the fabric, making it look as smooth and lustrous as it was when you bought it.
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TREASURIES-Yields rise slightly as traders doubt hawkish Fed outlook
* Fed raises interest rates for second time this year * Fed forecasts one more rate rise in 2017 * Yields lower on day as traders see weak inflation hindering Fed (Updates prices, adds comments) By Sam Forgione NEW YORK, June 14 U.S. Treasury yields pared declines but remained lower on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates, announced it would begin cutting its holdings of bonds and other securities this year, and forecast one more rate hike i
NAPTIP advocates support for children in North-East
Director-General, National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, NAPTIP, Julie Oka-Donli, has reiterated the need for Nigerians to speak out in support of children, especially those in the North-East who have suffered one form of deprivation or the other in the last few years. Oka-Donli, who disclosed this in Abuja at the 2017 […]
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New York, NY, based Investment company Joel Greenblatt buys Ingersoll-Rand PLC, CVS Health, The Priceline Group, Philip Morris International, HP, Abbott Laboratories, Caterpillar, Oshkosh, Yum Brands, Hanesbrands, sells Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co, Sysco, Automatic Data Processing, Walt Disney Co, Marriott International during the 3-months ended 2016-12-31, according to the most recent filings of the investment company, Gotham Asset Management, LLC. As of 2016-12-31, Gotham Asset Management, LLC owns 926 stocks with a total value of $7.8 billion. These are the details of the buys and sells.
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BRUSSELS (AP) — The eurozone economy may be enjoying its best growth in a decade but there are few signs that's fueling inflation.
In fact, figures Wednesday from the European Union's statistics agency show annual consumer price inflation across the 19-country bloc fell to 1.3 percent in January from the previous month's 1.4 percent.
The January rate is the lowest since July and suggests the rising euro has weighed on prices by lowering import costs.
Inflation has been below the European Central Bank's target of just under 2 percent for most of the past few years. While low inflation is good for consumers, it can also be a sign of a weak economy.
The core rate, which strips out volatile items like food and energy, did rise to 1 percent from 0.9 percent.
BERLIN (AP) – The head of Germany’s domestic intelligence agency says North Korea has used its embassy in Berlin to acquire equipment apparently intended for its missile or nuclear programs.
The comments by BfV agency head Hans-Georg Maassen were released by NDR public television Saturday before a documentary airing next week. Maassen said of the embassy: “We have seen that procurement activities took place from there, from our point of view with a view to the missile program and in part also the nuclear program.”
He added that “if we see such things, we prevent them,” but it isn’t always possible to recognize them and the activities often involve goods usable for either civilian or military purposes.
Pyongyang has faced increasing U.N. sanctions in response to its nuclear and ballistic missile tests.
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A Flash Flood Warning has been issued for Allegany County until 11:15am this morning.
Thunderstorms in the area have caused torrential rains near the towns of Alfred, Bolivar and Wellsville.
Nearly 2" of rain has fallen with more expected in the next few hours which will cause local streams and creeks to rise rapidly.
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Andrea Asprelli, who performs as Cricket Tell The Weather, has released a live performance video of her latest song, The Mountain & The Sea.
At times, she has toured with a four piece band, as she did when they won the 2013 Fresh Grass competition, but for this video it’s just Andrea on banjo and Jason Borisoff on guitar.
Asprelli is a perfect example of the cultural mixing that occurs in modern day America. The child of Italian and Indonesian parents, she was raised in Colorado, and has moved to New York to pursue her passion for Appalachian music.
The Mountain & The Sea is a lovely song which highlights Andrea’s strong connection to the old time mountain sound.
You can keep up with Andrea and her music online.
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LONDON Moody's credit ratings agency said on Wednesday it expected Britain and the European Union will eventually strike a deal that preserves most - but probably not all - of their current trading relationship after Brexit.
"However, such an agreement would likely take years of negotiation, and there are clear downside risks," Colin Ellis, Moodys chief credit officer for Europe, said in a statement.
"Substantial new tariff or non-tariff barriers, in particular, would have an adverse impact on UK sectors that trade extensively with the EU market."
Earlier on Wednesday Prime Minister Theresa May filed formal Brexit divorce papers, pitching Britain into the unknown and triggering years of uncertain negotiations that will test the cohesion of the European Union.
(Reporting by William Schomberg, writing by Andy Bruce, editing by David Milliken)
A bill to require at least a two-person crew on each train was killed Friday by the Legislature's Transportation and Telecommunications Committee on a 7-1 vote. The aim of the bill was to improve safety for train crews and the public, said Sen. Mike Groene, who introduced it.
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An alleged drunk driver is accused of crashing into a utility pole with a child in the car.
State police say 33-year-old Trevor Marshall was driving on Route 67 in North Bennington Wednesday, just shy of the New York border.
That's when they say he went off the road, struck the pole and snapped it in half.
The child in the car was not injured.
Marshall was charged with DUI.
WASHINGTON, April 28 Boeing Co has been awarded a $541 million contract for CH-47F helicopters for the Netherlands, the Pentagon said on Friday.
Ibiza holiday warning: Tourists who reserve their spot on the beach with a towel could be fined
Ibiza beach holidays during the busy season can be a popular affair with many tourists flocking to the sea early in the day.
Something that Britons are notorious for is reserving a spot with their towel to come back to later.
However, local authorities in Ibiza are considering introducing penalty fines for tourists who try and hold their spot while unattended.
Locals have complained about the towels being left all day to reserve their spot.
Grievances such as disrupting other beach users and taking up space were just some of the issues.
In 1982's iconic Blade Runner, filmmaker Ridley Scott imagined the dystopian world of 2019 as overcrowded, polluted and inhabited not only by humans but by their genetically engineered lookalikes - a disposable workforce called replicants. Almost at the doorstep of 2019, filmmaker Denis Villeneuve creates Blade Runner 2049, a sequel to the original. VOA’s Penelope Poulou looks at Villeneuve’s ambitious sci fi sequel.
GAUHATI, India (AP) — Heavy monsoon rains have unleashed landslides and floods that have killed at least 160 people and displaced millions of others across northern India, southern Nepal and Bangladesh.
Officials said Monday they were still trying to determine the scale of the disaster, with casualties and damage reported in multiple locations across the Himalayan foothills of South Asia.
The seasonal floodwaters damaged bridges, toppled power lines and washed away thousands of homes in the northeastern Indian state of Assam. Officials say people have been killed by drowning or being caught inside collapsing houses or beneath falling trees.
In neighboring Nepal, police spokesman Pushkar Karki were searching for 85 people reported missing after rivers burst their banks and killed at least 75. Another 20 people died over the last few days in Bangladesh.
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The woman who struck and killed a 9-year-old girl in Euclid, has been indicted by the Cuyahoga County Grand Jury.
Lacynthal Tidmore was indicted on the charges of failing to stop after an accident and aggravated vehicular homicide.
Euclid police say Tidmore was driving down Babbitt Road on Nov. 9, when she hit Dezde-zyer Mays.
The little girl was walking to school at the time of the crash.
Mays spent nearly two weeks in the hospital, before dying from her injuries on Nov. 21.
After the accident, Tidmore allegedly fled the scene, but turned herself in a few hours later.
Tidmore will be arraigned on Dec. 18.
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Will Smith and Jada Pinkett are apparently living separate lives. Sources say the two decided on a trial separation and have barely spent any time together lately. The sources also say both like the single life and are happier apart. Allegedly, the couple could file for a blockbuster $270 million divorce if a planned round of last-ditch counseling doesn’t produce results.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Ohioans are seeing lower gas prices than drivers in neighboring states as the week begins.
The state average for a gallon of regular fuel was about $2.14 in Monday's survey from auto club AAA, the Oil Price Information Service and WEX Inc. That's down from about $2.23 a week ago and $1.93 at this time last year.
The national average was higher than the state average at $2.30 on Monday, down a penny from a week earlier. A year ago it was $1.93.
AAA has said gas prices are expected to increase this month as demand rises and refiners start switching from winter-blend to summer-blend gasoline.
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BERKELEY, Calif. — Paramedics were called to a building a few blocks south of the UC Berkeley campus early Sunday morning where a young woman appeared to have fallen from the third-story balcony.
The woman, later identified as 21-year-old Kimberly Tze, from Elk Grove, was rushed to a local where she died, reports CBS San Francisco.
According to her Facebook page, Tze was a student at Cal. Berkeley police are investigating. Neighbors say they didn’t hear loud music or partying sounds before the incident.
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Boss: Did you finish writing the software? Dilbert: No. I spent the last three days setting up my programming environment. Boss: So... you've done... nothing? Dilbert: Nothing you'd understand.
Ring in the New Year with the cast of LUCIFER, as each of them shares what their character's New Year's resolutions would be.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Cash 5' game
ROCKY HILL, Conn. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Connecticut Lottery's "Cash 5" game were:
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(five, sixteen, eighteen, twenty-two, twenty-six)
The official numbers are in, reported Tuesday night to the Pottsgrove Board of School Directors by board student representative and senior Maya Stehle. This year's Pottsgrove High School Mini-THONA fund-raiser, held during overnight hours between last Friday and Saturday in the gym, collected $6,435 to benefit the Four Diamonds program for PennState Health Children's Hospital to conquer childhood cancers.
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Stocks in the United States and Europe stabilized Wednesday as investors considered whether a selloff the day before driven by Italy's unfolding political drama might have been overdone, according to a report from Dow Jones Newswires made available to EFE.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 151 points, or 0.6 percent, to 24512, while the S&P 500 climbed 0.7 percent.
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A Seke man appeared at Chitungwiza Magistrates' Courts on Thursday for allegedly raping his mentally-challenged niece.The man aged 52 was not asked to plead when he appeared before magistrate Ms Estere Chivasa, who remanded him in custody to February 6.Prosecutor Mr Tendai Mukariri told the court that in November last year, the 23-year-old complainant went to her uncle's house to do her laundry in the evening. On arrival she found her uncle cooking in the kitchen.The uncle sent the complainant to collect maize-meal in his bedroom. He allegedly followed the complainant in the bedroom and raped her. The complainant revealed the matter to another woman who later informed the victim's aunt. The aunt subsequently reported the matter to the police, leading to the uncle's arrest.
Beatles music inspired by Transcendental Meditation
Fifty years ago Wednesday, the Beatles began recording what would become known as "The White Album."
The first song they worked on was one that John Lennon wrote in response to the protests against the Vietnam War. Most of the songs for the album were written in March and April of 1968 while band members were attending a Transcendental Meditation course in India.
Lennon would later say that the phrase repeated in this song, "it's gonna be alright," was borrowed from something the Beatles learned during the course. They were taught that God would take care of the human race no matter what happened politically.
Many 90s kids will know the joys of flicking through that glossy book, drawing up wish lists for Christmas and their birthdays.
But youngsters these days now have a whole new way of looking at toys they’re hoping of getting thanks to a brand new update for the Argos app.
The high street retailer has launched an augmented reality (AR) feature for its mobile app.
It allows customers to see full-scale versions of select Lego toys before buying them.
By the end of July Argos customers will be able to look at up to 100 Lego toys in AR in the retailer’s app.
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COLUMBUS, GA (WTVM) – We are only a week away from the solar eclipse, and News Leader 9 has a breakdown of times when you can see this unique event.
Here is a list of times when the partial will begin:
Americus – 1:08 ET
Columbus – 1:05 ET
Ft. Benning – 1:06 ET
LaGrange – 1:05 ET
Thomaston – 1:06 ET
Alexander City – 12:03 CT
Auburn/Opelika – 12:04 CT
Eufaula – 12:06 CT
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FOOTBALL referees in Andalucia have revealed they fear being assaulted by fans or players while at work.
A Facebook page has been set up by an informal union of referees to document the violence they suffer on the pitch.
Sevillano referee Felipe Gutierrez said that fear of violence is discouraging young people from joining the profession.
Juan Antonio Alvarez, a referee from Cadiz, said many are ‘afraid’ of refereeing matches in which they may be injured by players or fans.
A state commission set up to investigate abuse and intolerance in sport reported 115 attacks on referees over the 2015-2016 season.
Feb 13 The U.S. Justice Department on Monday said a Seattle federal judge should not conduct further proceedings until after a U.S. appeals court reviews the temporary suspension of President Donald Trump's travel ban from seven-Muslim majority countries, according to a court document.
Washington state filed a legal challenge to Trump's executive order announced last month. In a separate court filing on Monday, Washington's attorney general said a Seattle judge should immediately allow discovery into the merits of its case. (Reporting by Dan Levine; Editing by Sandra Maler)
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Judge Unlikely To Dismiss Ex-Katten Atty Conspiracy Count
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 8:28 PM EDT) -- A New York federal judge on Friday said she was not inclined to dismiss a conspiracy count against a former Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP attorney despite the fact Martin Shkreli, the leader of the alleged conspiracy, was acquitted on that charge.
Attorney Evan Greebel was seeking to offload Count 7 of the indictment, which charges he, Shkreli and others conspired to defraud Retrophin Inc. by using its shares to repay duped investors in Shkreli hedge funds MSMB Capital Management LLC and MSMB Healthcare Management LLC....
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"Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the first-ever Conservative Academy Awards, brought to you from the party room of Al's Steakhouse at the corner of Barry Goldwater Boulevard and Ronald Reagan Avenue in Santa Ana, California! There are more than 40 people, counting servers, packed into the room for tonight's presentation, which is being carried live and in living color by RFD-TV. Now, please welcome your host for this evening, Kelsey Grammer!" "Thank you.
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A Brisbane school teacher jailed for sexually assaulting female students in front of their classmates is now facing fresh charges.
One of my guilty secrets - and there are few - is that one of my favorite books is not a thought-provoking, deep, analytical, literary novel. "Nine Coaches Waiting," by Mary Stewart, a suspense-filled romance novel set in France in the 1950s, has all the elements of a Cinderella story: an historical mansion; a governess; a tall, dark, and handsome heir; a frail, abandoned child; a nefarious, mysterious undertone - and love between two unlikely protagonists.
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Friday’s football rumours claim Arsenal forward may rejoin his former club....
Daily Express: Arsenal will sell Theo Walcott and Mesut Ozil in January with Walcott expected to rejoin Southampton.
Le Parisien: Paris St Germain will make a summer move for Gunners striker Alexis Sanchez and sell Edinson Cavani.
L’Equipe: Former Chelsea defender Alex has advised PSG forward Lucas Moura to join Arsenal.
Tuttomercatoweb: Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur are both interested in Inter Milan midfielder Geoffrey Kondogbia, currently on loan at Valencia.
PL Brasil: Former Chelsea midfielder Oscar says he would be open to a Stamford Bridge return after joining Shanghai SIPG in January.
Hurriyet: Fenerbahce could make a move for Manchester United defender Daley Blind.
Derniere Heure: Belgium defender Thomas Vermaelen said Barcelona refused to let him join Everton over the summer.
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February is Black History Month! To celebrate, several events are happening in the Baton Rouge area to commemorate the culture and traditions of African-Americans and their impact on United States history.
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LEBANON, Pa. (WHTM) – Police are looking for a 55-year-old city man accused of setting fire to his apartment building.
Randal Reinbold is charged with arson, two counts of causing or risking a catastrophe, and three counts of reckless endangerment regarding the fire early Tuesday in the 400 block of North Sixth Street.
A warrant has been issued for his arrest.
Police said Reinbold used a flammable aerosol can and a lighter to set fire to the occupied building. No one was injured.
A preliminary assessment of damage is estimated at $168,000 and may increase, police said.
For months, the governor had boldly refused to resign and as late as last week, Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens and his allies had bought advertisements in an attempt to save his governorship.
Dansby (knee) isn't listed on the Cardinals' injury report heading into the team's matchup Sunday with the Eagles, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.
Dansby's knee injury limited his involvement in the first two practices of the week, but his full participation Friday puts him in line to suit up in Week 6. Even at 35 years old, Dansby remains a tackling machine for the Cardinals, having already racked up 26 stops through the team's first four games.
Natalie Avery with son Carlin and daughter Amy, is upset that armed police have returned to the property where her partner Mike Taylor was shot. Two police officers, armed with pepper spray, a taser and a pistol went to the rural property in the Karangahake Gorge near Paeroa on Friday - the same property where 57-year-old Mike Taylor was shot dead by police last June.
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A large section of the South Quays in Dublin has been closed to traffic after a serious crash.
Pictures appear to show a taxi, car and truck involved in the collision at Wellington Quay, close to Parliament Street.
AA Roadwatch reports that the South Quays are now closed between Burgh Quay and Grattan Bridge due to the collision.
Motorists are being advised to avoid the area altogether as traffic is heavy.
Members of the Emergency services on Wellington Quay after the collision. Pic: Gareth Chaney Collins
Drivers are advised that they can divert via D'Olier St and Dame St.
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Las Vegas Metropolitan Police said the bicyclist hit in an east Las Vegas crash on April 28 has died. (FOX5)
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police said the bicyclist hit in an east Las Vegas crash on April 28 has died.
Jason Eckert, 44, biking with a 46-year-old woman and an eight-year-old boy, were heading north on Mountain Vista Street. Danesmin Solis-Cortea, 40, was driving west in a Dodge Intrepid on Indios Avenue at a high speed. Police said he ran a stop sign, hit Eckert, then drove into a brick wall. Eckert was taken to Sunrise Hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Police announced that Eckert had died five days later. Solis-Cortea, of Seattle, showed signs of impairment and suffered minor injuries, according to Metro Police.
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It was a day on the farm for students in Biloxi. An exhibit by Mississippi State University brought the farm to the kids for an exciting field trip.
20-year-old Alexander Zverev became just the third man to beat Roger Federer this year as the German won his fifth title of 2017 in Montreal.
Zverev, ranked eighth, won 6-3 6-4 to lift up the Rogers Cup and claim a second Masters 1000 title.
With the win, the German has now extended his winning run to 10 matches while Federer, 36, lost his third match in 38 matches played this year, BBC Sport reports.
The Swiss will be participating in the Cincinnati Open next week and chances of him clinching to number one on the ranking is possible if the tournament favours him.
Either Federer or Rafael Nadal will replace Andy Murray at the top of the standings on 21 August.
Zverev gave further evidence that he is a contender for the biggest titles as he became only the second active player after Jo-Wilfried Tsonga to win two Masters titles, outside the ‘Big Four’ of Federer, Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray.
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A passenger in a vehicle traveling at unsafe speeds suffered life-threatening injuries in a single-car crash that shut down the southbound University Avenue exit from Minnesota 280 for several hours Sunday morning, St. Paul police said. Police are still investigating what else might have caused the 9:45 a.m. crash near Eustis Street and Territorial Road.
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MIAMI (CBSMiami) – Bayfront Park is celebrating Independence Day Wednesday with live music and activities for children and families.
The park is located at 301 North Biscayne Boulevard in downtown Miami.
“Celebrations include a free kids’ zone, food and beverages and the largest free fireworks show in South Florida,” organizers said.
Food vendors are on site, along with police officers from the Miami Police Department to help you enjoy a responsible event.
You can have all the fun you want, but you can’t bring coolers, large bags, bottles, cans, and no personal fireworks.
The festivities, which started this morning, will go on until about 11 p.m., according to the Miami police.
There will be a 15-minute fireworks display at 9 p.m. The event is touted as the best fireworks show in Miami.
Over 40,000 people were expected to attend.
Here are death notices published Oct. 6 in the Waterloo Region Record and at Lifenews.ca.
•DURHAM, Barbara Joan .
•MCQUADE, Jean Marilyn .
•MORRISON, Gordon Robert .
WASHINGTON — U.S. consumers slowed their borrowing in August to an annual pace of 4.2 per cent — a pullback from a pace of nearly 7 per cent over the past three years.
The Federal Reserve says overall consumer credit rose $13.1 billion in August, down from the $17.7 billion increase in July.
Economists and financial markets monitor the consumer borrowing report for insights about consumer spending, a category that represents about 70 per cent of U.S. economic activity.
Non-revolving credit, which includes auto and student loans, increased $7.3 billion. The revolving credit category, which includes credit cards, increased $5.8 billion.
The August increase brought consumer credit to a total of $3.77 trillion. The Fed’s monthly credit report does not include mortgages or other debt secured by real estate, including home-equity loans.
Man sentenced to 38 years in prison for Fort Collins killing
FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — A 19-year-old man was sentenced to 38 years in prison for stabbing to death a Fort Collins man last year.
The Fort Collins Coloradoan reports Dylan Thompson was sentenced Monday after pleading guilty in April to second-degree murder in the death of 65-year-old William Grabusky.
Fort Collins police found Grabusky dead inside his apartment in August 2017 after his out-of-state wife requested a welfare check.
Thompson told the court Monday that he killed Grabusky in self-defense after the man had tried to sexually assault him at knifepoint. Thompson said he took control of the knife and stabbed Grabusky in the chest.
Attorneys say Grabusky and Thompson had connected weeks before the killing after Thompson posted an ad on Craigslist seeking a "sugar daddy-type situation."
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Information from: Fort Collins Coloradoan, http://www.coloradoan.com
Senate and House Democrats, including Charles Schumer and Nancy Pelosi, address President Donald Trump's executive orders on Monday, Jan. 30, 2017 in front of the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C. Olivier Douliery TNS
Police helicopter crashes in Turkey (UPDATING)
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Baku, Azerbaijan, Apr. 18
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16:23 (GMT+4) There were 12 people in the Sikorsky S-70 helicopter, which crashed in Turkey’s southeastern province of Tunceli, the Turkish Hurriyet newspaper reported.
"There were seven policemen, two judges and three crewmen in the helicopter," the newspaper reported.
The helicopter belonged to the country’s main police department.
The rescuers were sent to the crash site.
15:15 (GMT+4) A police helicopter has crashed in Turkey’s southeastern province of Tunceli, the Turkish media report.
It is not ruled out that the helicopter crashed due to bad weather conditions.
Story still developing
The women of Delta Kappa Gamma, Delta Xi chapter are hosting an evening of Bunco on Thursday, March 22nd at St. Mary’s Parish Hall in Vacaville. Social hour starts at 5:00 pm with a salad dinner and refreshments. Bunco begins at 6:00 pm. This is a fundraiser for the 2017-2018 Book Project. The Book Project provides free books to needy children in Solano County. Our project has provided almost 1800 books to children in need.
Delta Kappa Gamma Society International is a professional honor society of women educators striving to promote excellence in education. We will offer raffle prizes and have a basket drawing for our guests attending the Bunco event.
Purchase Tickets for $25.00 and includes dinner, dessert, and a glass of wine.
For more information about this event and to buy tickets, call Pat at 707-446-2544 or Marti at 707-718-7752.
"You know what will be great," the civil fine-burdened man thinks to himself, "I'll just pay the whole thing in pennies. That will really show them."
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SAVANNAH, Ga. — Dexter McClanahan had 23 points, 10 rebounds and five assists Saturday night and Savannah State powered past South Carolina State 111-99 for the Tigers’ seventh straight win.
Savannah State (11-13, 8-1 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference) pushed its lead into double digits for good with a 13-4 run that made it 84-70 with 9:41 left.
The Tigers maintained a half-game lead over North Carolina A&T (7-1) in the conference standings.
The Bulldogs (8-16, 4-5) led for most of the first 10 minutes of the game, but Savannah State had a 10-0 run during the middle of the period and took the lead for good at 36-34 with 4:18 left in the half.
Zach Sellers added 18 points, Austin Dasent scored 15, Alante Fenner 14, Ty’lik Evans 13 and Jahir Cabeza 10 for Savannah State.
Patrell Rogers had 26 points, Damani Applewhite scored 24 and Donte Wright 16 for South Carolina State.
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A Texas State Representative from South Texas was hit in the head by a stray bullet overnight during the New Year celebrations.
The Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office is carrying out an investigation into the shooting, authorities confirmed to Breitbart Texas.
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The shooting of State Representative Armando Martinez (D-Weslaco) was first reported by The Mcallen Monitor. The Texas politician was struck in his head by what authorities believe was a bullet that had been fired into the air. The stray bullet landed near Weslaco where Martinez had been celebrating. The Texas State Representative is receiving treatment at a local hospital and is expected to recover.
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With the audition stage of The Voice UK almost over, the judges and their respective team of contestants will be moving on to the battles stage, before heading to the knockout round.
This year, a mentor will be joining the judges Sir Tom Jones, will.i.am, Jennifer Hudson, and newcomer Olly Murs.
A source told The Sun that Kylie Minogue is set to return to The Voice UK as this mentor in the knockout stage to assist in their coaching.
The Australian popstar is a former coach on the show, back when it aired on BBC One.
NASHVILLE — Country music journalist, publicist and songwriter Hazel Smith has died. She was 83.
Her granddaughter Tara Bruchas said she died at a Nashville hospital on Sunday.
Smith is credited with coining the term “outlaw country” in the 1970s. She worked as a publicist for Kinky Friedman and worked out of Tompall Glaser’s studio with artists like Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson. And it was there she came up with the movement’s moniker for artists who were bucking Music Row trends.
She wrote a regular popular column for “Country Music” magazine, as well as writing for other outlets, and had songs recorded by Tammy Wynette and Dr. Hook. She also worked with Ricky Skaggs and Sharon White and was the host of a CMT series “Southern Fried Flicks.”
Fear the Walking Dead‘s Mercedes Mason and The Office‘s David Denman are about to become supporting characters at home.
The actors are expecting their first child, the mom-to-be announced Monday on social media.
“They are thrilled about their new addition and are looking forward to being parents to their baby boy,” a rep tells PEOPLE exclusively.
Mason, who stars as Ofelia on Fear, and Denman, who is best known as Pam’s ex Roy on The Office, wed in 2014.
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“HAPPY TO ANNOUNCE…. @david_denman and I are pregnant (or this is the BIGGEST burrito I’ve ever eaten!)” Mason posted on Instagram, along with photos and video of her and Denman at their gender reveal party.
Mason’s Fear character was the subject of much speculation this summer as she remained unseen until the season’s final episodes, where she played a crucial role in the epic season 3 mid-season finale.
When Lady Gaga's country-flavored ballad "Million Reasons" was first released last year, the highest it got on the chart was #52. But that was before she sang it at the Super Bowl.
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University of Mary Hardin-Baylor baseball player Jackson Godoy has been named American Southwest Conference Pitcher of the Week for the week ending March 18th. This is the first player of the week honor for the Cru baseball team this season.
Godoy, a junior from Crosby High School, did not allow a run in two relief appearances covering 2.2 innings last week. He pitched two-thirds of an inning and ended a LeTourneau rally with a game-ending strikeout to nail down his first save of the season in UMHB’s 7-5 victory over the Yellowjackets on Saturday. That victory also clinched a series win for the Cru. Godoy added two innings of perfect relief earlier in the week. He struck out two of the ten batters he faced and held opponents to a .111 batting average on the week.
The Cru is 8-12 overall on the season and has a 5-4 mark in ASC play. UMHB returns to action with a 6:00 PM non-conference home game against the University of Chicago on Tuesday.
Ben Watson will sign a two-and-a-half-year contract with Nottingham Forest on Monday.
The 32-year-old terminated his contract with Watford on deadline day to become a free agent and underwent the first part of a medical with Forest on Friday evening.
Aitor Karanka has been ruthless in his appraisal of Nottingham Forest's squad since his appointment and Watson will be his eighth new signing in five days.
Ben Watson will sign a two-and-a-half-year contract with Nottingham Forest on Monday
Karanka brought in Costel Pantilimon, Jack Colback, Adlene Guediora, Joe Lolley, Lee Tomlin, Ashkan Dejagah and Tobias Figueiredo on deadline day.
Forest will also officially announce the arrival of Luke Dowling as their new sporting director on Monday.
Dowling was previously at Watford.
Buy Photo The May 30, 2018 cover of Enquirer print edition commemorating FC Cincinnati's move to Major League Soccer (Photo: The Enquirer)Buy Photo
The hosts of Q102's Jeff and Jenn took to Facebook on Wednesday morning to give a rundown for listeners and FC Cincinnati was on the forefront of everyone's minds.
"This is why I think it's still cool to get the print edition of the newspaper, at least every once in a while," Jeff Thomas said, holding up a copy of Wednesday's Enquirer.
"Goooooooal!"
Yep, it's definitely a day for celebration in the Queen City.
Not to toot our own horn, but we still like reading the newspaper too.
MT. PULASKI -- Senior guard Gezus Oliver and his 15-plus points per game were a major reason that the Toppers played the role of giant killer in 2017-18.
Despite having just 180 students, Mt. Pulaski put a scare into much larger schools thanks to the sharpshooter Oliver and his 6-foot-8 partner Peyton Taylor.
Now Oliver will suit up for the MacMurray Highlanders alongside another Peyton -- former Clinton star Peyton McCubbin. Oliver signed with MacMurray on Wednesday in a school ceremony.
US President Donald Trump, right, brushes dandruff off French leader Emmanuel Macron's suit collar in the Oval Office
President Donald Trump on Tuesday made a show of flicking dandruff from the suit collar of visiting French President Emmanuel Macron, saying it was a sign of the two leaders' "very special relationship."
Trump made the surprise gesture as Macron, the first foreign leader to be honored with a state visit in Washington since Trump took office 15 months ago, stood at his side for a photo opportunity in the White House's Oval Office.
"We have a very special relationship, in fact I'll get that little piece of dandruff off... We have to make him perfect, he is perfect," Trump said to a laughing Macron.
March 30 Facebook Inc
* Facebook Inc - introducing personal fundraisers, which will launch in U.S. For people aged 18 years or older, and in beta over next few weeks - blog
* Facebook - personal fundraisers will begin with six specific categories for critical financial needs and include 24-hour fundraiser review process
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Why is Alcoholics Anonymous such a successful program?
Alcoholics Anonymous began in Ohio 80 years ago, when an alcoholic doctor met an alcoholic patient. Together, they vowed to set up an organization to help alcoholics everywhere get off the drink.
Since then, Narcotics Anonymous has also been established to help drug addicts
“Leigh” has been a member of A.A. for 8 years and says group meetings are all about peer support – there are no psychologists present, it’s just a group of people sharing their stories, their feelings and trying to help one another.
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US Bancorp DE reduced its position in Highwoods Properties, Inc. by 0.5% during the third quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission . The fund owned 11,356 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock after selling 55 shares during the period.
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April 6 Consolidated-Tomoka Land Co -
* Consolidated Tomoka announces purchase of single-tenant retail property in metro Boston, Massachusetts for $6.3 million
* As a result of the acquisition, co has re-invested 100% of proceeds from Minto sale utilizing 1031 like-kind exchange strategy
* Property purchased using, among others, remaining proceeds from $27.2 million sale of about 1,581 acres to Minto Communities Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
WOMEN WANT THEIR AGES TO BE FORGOTTEN ON THEIR BIRTHDAYS, BUT NOT THEIR PRESENTS
By: akoaso,Hamburg-Germa
But millennial employees have low productivity due to this constant multitasking, which costs the global economy $450 billion annually, according to research from Bryan College.
So how did it get this bad? The chart says that "digital distractions" are to blame. On average, millennials switch their attention between media platforms, including smartphones, iPads and computers, 27 times an hour.
While multitasking and being distracted at work may seem like not so large an issue, this impulsivity "manifests on bigger scales, involving jobs and careers," according to the research.
Nicole Kidman, Tim Cook, and Angela Bassett all had stellar years. Cindy Ord/Getty Images/AP/Getty/Jemal Countess
With a year as impactful and chaotic as 2017 finally coming to a close, it's time to look back on all of the people whose work and art have made a mark on us over the past months.
From stars to politicians to CEOs, here are all the people in their 50s who have made a lasting impression on us this year.
Sixties Scoop survivors and supporters gather for a demonstration at a Toronto courthouse on Aug. 23, 2016.
OTTAWA — Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Carolyn Bennett held back tears as she announced an agreement in principle with survivors of the '60s Scoop.
The agreement provides up to $750 million in compensation for individuals classified as status Indians and Inuit.
It also includes an investment of up to $50 million for a foundation for healing and reconciliation.
A dark and painful chapter
Bennett called the 60s Scoop a dark and painful chapter in Canada's history.
Between the 1960s and 1980s, Indigenous children were removed from their homes by child welfare agencies and placed in the care of non-Indigenous families.
The deal is aimed at resolving numerous related lawsuits, most notable among them a successful class action in Ontario.
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Kolkata: Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao met West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in Kolkata on Monday afternoon to discuss the formation of a federal front.
While KCR is keen on a broad platform of regional parties, minus the Congress and the BJP, Banerjee is playing her cards close to her chest. She does not want the nascent talks to get bogged down in the nitty-gritties.
But even as Mamata was guarded in her response, KCR was more forthcoming. He told reporters that the two leaders had come to an “understanding” that would be revealed later. Both KCR and Banerjee, however, later addressed the media and said in unison that the “country needs a change”.
The Telangana leader added, “Talks have just started and we will approach other parties to take them forward.” Banerjee concurred and added, “I don’t think one party should rule the country.”
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Jeremy Lin wanted to get some feedback on his dreadlocks, and Kenyon Martin went ahead and gave it to him. The former NBA player lashed out at Lin in a video earlier this week after Lin debuted his new hairstyle and addressed cultural appropriation in a post on The Players’ Tribune.
Martin said Lin wanted to “be black” by sporting the look.
“Do I need to remind this boy his last name Lin?” Martin asked. “Like, come on man. Let’s stop it with these people. There is no way possible he would’ve made it on one of our teams with that bullsh*t on his head. Come on man, somebody need to tell him, like, ‘alright bro, we get it. You wanna be black.’ Like, we get it. But your last name is Lin.’
Two English bulldogs stolen in Edmonton last week were reunited with their owners on the weekend after they were found roaming near Rimbey, Alta.
The dogs, a six-month-old black and white male named Rocky and a three-year-old brown female named Jersey, were unharmed.
The animals were in the cab of a truck that was stolen from outside a business near 101st Street and 34th Avenue on the afternoon of March 12.
The owner told police she entered the business for 20 minutes and when she returned, the truck, dogs and an ATV in the back were gone.
The grey truck was stolen near 101st Street and 34th Avenue in south Edmonton. (Supplied by Edmonton Police Service)
The truck was recovered near Rimbey Friday morning. The dogs were found nearby the following day.
The ATV, a black and yellow 2016 Can-Am DS 90 with Alberta plate GDA50, remains missing.
Police have no any suspects, but continue to investigate.
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SPRING LAKE, MI -- In its 15th year, an annual boat show will provide a day full of activities.
The Spring Lake Classic and Wooden Boat show will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 2, at Mill Point Park, located at 612 W. Savidge St. in Spring Lake.
Activities at the show include a children's boat building table, wooden boat vendors, music and food.
At the show, there will be runabouts, utilities, outboards, skiffs, canoes, sailboats and "classic glass" (fiberglass), according to a press release from the Village of Spring Lake.
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After 3 p.m., a presentation of awards will take place. Judging will be by The Boys and Girls Club of the Lakeshore.
The release also stated this year's featured marque class will be "Boats made in Holland, MI". There will also be vintage tractors, motorcycles and bicycles at the show.
More information can be found here.
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Ashley and his England teammates secured their place in the quarter-finals last night after scooping a 4-3 victory against Colombia.
In the stands, the striker’s wife Nicky was spotted watching the action, as she sat beside some fellow wives and girlfriends of the England squad.
The mother-of-two was all smiles as she proudly looked down at her husband on the pitch.
Getting in the spirit of the game, the brunette beauty donned a red jacket for the occasion.
Accentuating her pretty features, she opted for a sweeping of highlighter and bold red lipstick.
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Authorities arrest three people during a surveillance operation in Ohio County. Melissa Calloway, Rickey Robertson, and Lucas Anderson were all arrested on drug charged.
Detectives with the Ohio County Sheriff’s Office received information about a potential crystal meth drug deal in the 2300 block of State Route 69 North in Hartford.
During a surveillance operation, officers says they saw an alleged drug deal transpire. Officers surrounded the vehicles involved in the alleged meth deal and arrested all three people.
All three people were charged with trafficking in a controlled substance and possession of a controlled substance.
Anderson was also charged with operating a vehicle on a suspended license.
The three suspects were taken to the Ohio County Jail.
Last week, detectives arrested five people in another alleged crystal meth drug deal.
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After a late summer and fall brimming with week after week of flight cancellations, seat reductions and an overall sense of submission to falling visitor number and travel reductions, it was beginning to be difficult to find our holiday cheer.
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Police are investigating the death of a baby girl in Morecambe.
Officers were called by the ambulance service at 12.03am on Tuesday December 19 to reports that they were treating a 16-month-old who had been found unresponsive at an address on Oxcliffe Road in Morecambe.
The child was taken to Royal Lancaster Infirmary but sadly later died.
A post mortem examination has been carried out and the cause of death is currently unknown.
Further tests are being carried out.
A police spokesman said: “Police are looking into the circumstances of the child’s death and we have spoken to a number of people as part of our enquiries.
“Nobody has been arrested at this stage.”
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Have you ever bought a huge box of candy at the movie theater, then you open it and you’re super bummed to find out it’s half empty? According to NorthJersey.com, one woman is finally taking a stand against that:
Biola Daniel from New York City just filed a federal lawsuit against Tootsie Roll Industries because she says they’re intentionally underfilling their boxes of Junior Mints. Biola says she bought a box of Junior Mints last month and found it was 43% air inside. And when she compared it with other candies, Milk Duds boxes were only 23% air and Good & Plenty boxes were 12% air. Biola filed this as a class-action lawsuit, so she’s hoping other people will join . . . and she’s hoping anyone who’s been wronged by half-empty Junior Mints boxes will get at least $50.
Which candy would like to have more of?
Michael Matthews says that he has hopes of becoming a rider with a skillset as varied as Greg Van Avermaet . The problem, the Australian says, is unlearning some of what he has been trained to do in the last few years.
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A 37-year-old man could face the death penalty if convicted of murdering a North Ridgeville man.
John Rowan was indicted by the Lorain County Grand Jury on the charges of aggravated murder, aggravated robbery, kidnapping, felonious assault, robbery, tampering with evidence, theft and abuse of a corpse.
North Ridgeville police say Rowan killed Harold Litten Jr., 60, this past April.
Litten's family reported him missing on April 20 and his body was found in a shed outside his home on Jaycox Road on May 26.
Rowan will be back in court on Dec. 14.
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Southampton have today agreed to sell 80 per cent of the club
After a year of talks with Gao a deal worth around £210million has been agreed.
"I am honoured and humbled to become a partner of Southampton Football Club alongside Katharina Liebherr, who, together with her father, has been such a great steward of the club, its growth and success,” said investor Gao.
"Together, we have the passion and motivation to build on Southampton’s excellent progress in recent years as we look forward to an exciting next chapter for the club."
Southampton owner Katharina Liebherr confirmed the deal on the club’s official website.
Ciara Laney, a student at Mountlake Terrace High School, served as a page in the Washington State House of Representatives last week.
Sponsored by state Rep. Derek Stanford (D-Bothell), Ciara is the daughter of Maria and John Laney of Lynnwood. Pages perform a wide variety of responsibilities, from presenting the flags to distributing amendments on the House floor.
In addition to contributing to the efficient operation of the Legislature, pages spend two hours each day in a classroom setting learning about the legislative process.
Laney is involved with the Hawkeye student newspaper at Mountlake Terrace High School, DECA, Key Club, and also serves as Freshman Associated Student Body Secretary, among other extra-curricular activities. Laney’s parents met as pages, and she is carrying on the family tradition of paging for the Washington state legislature.
Here are this week’s average fuel prices per imperial gallon, as released by the Utility Regulation and Competition Office.
The five least expensive places for you to fill up are:
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Savannah…………$4.32
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP)  South Carolina lottery officials say they will not pay $35 million in prizes won by players when a Christmas Day glitch in a game briefly made everyone a winner.
The South Carolina Education Lottery Commission voted Wednesday to reimburse players only the $1 paid for Holiday Cash Add-A-Play tickets.
Officials say a coding glitch made each of the 71,000 tickets bought for about two hours last Dec. 25 a winner.
The game generated trees on a tic-tac-toe grid, paying up to $500 when someone got three in a line. Lottery officials say trees were printed in all nine slots.
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A statement from the lottery cited a South Carolina law that prizes resulting from a ticket printed in error must not be paid.
Two lawsuits have already been filed by players.
The Illuminade walking route is officially opened. The theme of this year's art route is Biomimicry: Think like nature.
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(NEW YORK POST) — “Sex and the City” star Cynthia Nixon on Monday announced that she would stage a primary campaign against Democratic Gov. Cuomo.
“I love New York. I’ve never lived anywhere else,” Nixon said in a video statement, which shows her starting her day at home with her wife Christine and son Charlie, and walking her son Max to school.
“But something has to change. We want our government to work again, on healthcare, ending mass incarceration, fixing our broken subway. We are sick of politicians who care more about headlines and power than they do about us. It can’t just be business as usual anymore.”
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A judge ordered a man accused in three separate murders to be held without bond on Wednesday.
Yoan Santiesteban and Gloria Chavez are accused of killing Samir Al Abboudy during a robbery at the Days Inn on Menaul, then a woman off Zuni and 26-year-old Matthew Severinghaus during a robbery near Montgomery and Tramway.
In court Wednesday, the state asked that Santiesteban be held on a no bond hold. His attorneys asked that more evidence be turned over before a decision is made.
Judge Charles Brown sided with prosecutors, denying bond to Santiesteban.
“And because of the overlapping and interviewing facts, I agree with the state in this is basically a two week long killing spree,” Judge Brown said.
Chavez was also in court Wednesday. Judge Brown released her to Pretrial Services.
Former NFL player Gabe Northern can add a new title to his resume.Northern opened Yoga A&M on Jan. 2 in Tomball. The facility is located behind the Tomball Animal Hospital.The studio focuses on integrating yoga and sports practices to improve strength, power and agility and reduce stress.You can read more on the opening from our partners at Community Impact
Among the events that happened on this day in history, in 2008 J.P. Morgan acquires Bear Stearns.
A man who was arrested during the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games indigenous protests has had his case briefly mentioned in court.
Former Northern Territory youth detention detainee Dylan Voller was arrested at Carrara Stadium for allegedly attempting to storm the venue's gates to get into the opening ceremony on April 4.
He was charged with one count of public nuisance and had his case mentioned on Monday in the Southport Magistrates Court where it was adjourned to May 8.
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“I am not going to put aside my responsibilities to stand up to defend British Columbia,” said John Horgan.
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is lashing out at Democrats, as he criticizes the FBI over the investigation of potential ties between Russia and his 2016 campaign.
Trump tweeted a quote from the head of the conservative group Judicial Watch Friday morning.
He tweeted: “‘You had Hillary Clinton and the Democratic Party try to hide the fact that they gave money to GPS Fusion to create a Dossier which was used by their allies in the Obama Administration to convince a Court misleadingly, by all accounts, to spy on the Trump Team.’ Tom Fitton, JW”
Fitton appeared on “Fox and Friends” Friday.
Trump is expected to clear the way for the publication of a classified memo on the Russia investigation that Republicans say shows improper use of surveillance by the FBI.
Nottinghamshire Police want to talk to this man after a car and wallet were stolen from Stapleford.
Officers want to speak to him after a burglary happened in Stapleford.
A Notts Police spokesman said: “A car was stolen along with a wallet from Sisley Avenue between 10.15pm pm Tuesday, October 7 and 8am the following day.
“The man in the photo is described as white, around 5ft 10ins tall, of a medium build and in his 30s. He also wore a stud in his left ear.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Notts Police on 101 quoting incident 231 of 8 October 2017.
ALBANY, N.Y. >> These New York lotteries were drawn Thursday:
Numbers Midday
4-8-5, Lucky Sum: 17
(four, eight, five; Lucky Sum: seventeen)
Win 4 Midday
4-1-7-2, Lucky Sum: 14
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(four, one, seven, two; Lucky Sum: fourteen)
Numbers Evening
3-3-1, Lucky Sum: 7
(three, three, one; Lucky Sum: seven)
Win 4 Evening
7-9-0-2, Lucky Sum: 18
(seven, nine, zero, two; Lucky Sum: eighteen)
Take 5
03-05-15-30-32
(three, five, fifteen, thirty, thirty-two)
Pick 10
02-10-11-13-14-16-22-25-30-34-38-40-41-46-49-55-58-72-78-79
(two, ten, eleven, thirteen, fourteen, sixteen, twenty-two, twenty-five, thirty, thirty-four, thirty-eight, forty, forty-one, forty-six, forty-nine, fifty-five, fifty-eight, seventy-two, seventy-eight, seventy-nine)
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10-20-21-25-52, Cash Ball: 1
(ten, twenty, twenty-one, twenty-five, fifty-two; Cash Ball: one)
Mega Millions
Estimated jackpot: $104 million
Powerball
Estimated jackpot: $145 million
The teen accused of a high school massacre faced a Florida court after allegedly making confessions to police. FBI were tipped off about Nikolas Cruz's behaviour 5 months ago but never questioned him.
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Fire destroyed an SUV that got stuck in the sand in Brigantine Beach, Wednesday morning.
Captain Chris Solari arrived at Jetty Beach about three minutes after the fire was reported at 8:44 a.m. and found a Jeep that was fully engulfed, officials said.
The SUV had gotten stuck in the stand and passengers were trying to push it out, when they saw flames coming from the engine, fire officials said.
Firefighters used a specially equipped four-wheel drive fire truck to drive on the beach and extinguish the blaze. No one was injured.
Shortly after, Brigantine police announced they were closing down the cove and the jetty to vehicle access, due to the "overwhelming number" of vehicles already there.
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میڈیا پر چوہدری نثار کی تحریک انصاف میں شمولیت سے متعلق خبریں قبل از وقت ہیں، ابھی تک اس شمولیت کی تصدیق نہیں کی جا سکتی۔
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He was in Lahore to open the second phase of PTI’s membership drive from the Data shrine.“God willing, a big wicket is going to fall and for this I am going to Islamabad,” Khan told SAMAA Tuesday before his departure to the federal capital.The announcement comes amid speculations that disgruntled PML-N leader Chaudhry Nisar is likely to join Imran Khan’s party.However, PTI spokesman Fawad Chaudhry said it was premature to confirm Nisar’s joining.
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8,955 Pick 3 players in South Carolina got lucky over the weekend by playing triple 7s, South Carolina Education Lottery officials stated on Monday.
Winners took home either $250 or $500 per play and the total Pick 3 prize payout for Saturday’s drawing was $2.2 million.
This marks the ninth time 7 – 7 – 7 has been drawn. The last time was in December 2016.
The odds of winning were 1 in 1,000.
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You may be tempted to make a joke about something that amuses you but, before you do, try to work out if some people might be offended by your attitude. It’s up to you what you laugh at, of course, but watch out you don’t make powerful enemies.
Paschal Donohoe was appointed Ireland's new finance minister, as a new generation of politicians moved center stage in one of Europe's fastest-growing economies. Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar, who took office in Dublin on Wednesday, appointed Donohoe, 42, to replace Michael Noonan, 74. The Dubliner, first elected to parliament in 2011, served as Public Expenditure & Reform Minister for the past year.
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Former Malaysian leader Najib Razak charged in court with 3 counts of criminal breach of trust
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``The pickup in prices, which also reflected higher retailer and wholesaler margins, is the latest signal that broader inflation continues to move toward the goal of Federal Reserve policy makers. While rising demand and higher commodity costs are reviving price pressures in the production pipeline, renewed strength in the dollar may pose a headwind.'' -- This is not making Yellen's task easier....
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A bill prohibiting any public dollars from being spent to build a high-speed rail line from Rochester to the Twin Cities cleared its first legislative hurdle on Monday. Rep. Steve Drazkowski, R-Mazeppa, is sponsoring the measure .
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US Army Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl is expected to plead guilty soon to desertion and misbehaviour before the enemy rather than face trial for leaving his Afghanistan post, sources said.
Bergdahl will submit the plea later this month and sentencing will start on October 23, the sources told The Associated Press.
The 31-year-old Bergdahl could face up to five years in prison on the desertion charge and a life sentence for misbehaviour.
Bergdahl left his Afghanistan post in 2009 and was held captive by the Taliban for about five years.
He was released in 2014 in a prisoner swap for five Taliban detainees, sparking an emotional debate about negotiating with hostage takers.
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — New York's governor has ordered flags on all state buildings to be flown at half-staff to honor the late Congresswoman Louise Slaughter on Friday, the day of her funeral.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo (KWOH'-moh) calls the fellow Democrat from the Rochester area a "trailblazer" who fought tirelessly for her home district.
Slaughter died on Friday at a Washington hospital where she was being treated after falling at her home. She was 88.
The Kentucky native served 31 years in the House and was the first woman to chair the House Rules Committee.
Calling hours will be held on Wednesday and Thursday at a Rochester funeral home. Her funeral is set for Friday at the Eastman Theatre.
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Guests at the deluxe Fairmont Château Montebello were forced into the cold for a few hours early Saturday when a chimney fire sent smoke through the wooden building.
Fire alarms sounded shortly after 11 p.m. and staff assisted guests outside to await firefighters.
First responders quickly found the source of the smoke in the large chimney above the resort’s signature central fireplace.
On its Facebook page, the hotel said it was thankful the “Château experienced more fear than harm” in the incident.
“Our chimney was last swept in December 2017 and will be swept again tomorrow,” the hotel noted.
“The fireplace will be temporarily closed.”
There were no injuries. Montebello, Que., is about 80 km east of Ottawa.
Panarin recorded three assists -- one on the power play -- with a shot on net and a plus-2 rating during Friday's 5-0 win over the Islanders.
If there were any concerns that the transition to the Blue Jackets would hurt Panarin's offensive numbers, they were silenced for the time being with Friday's three-point showing. With consecutive 70-point campaigns on his resume and a top-line gig to start 2017-18, Panarin offers a high-floor, high-ceiling combo and is in position to have another strong fantasy season as a key cog for Columbus.
Gorgeous models Joan Smalls and Doutzen Kroes kicked off the new year at the beach and showed off their toned bodies in their bikinis!
The ladies were seen posing for photos together on Sunday (January 1) in Miami, Fla.
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Doutzen was joined at the beach by her husband Sunnery James and their two kids Phyllon and Myllena (not pictured). The hot couple was spotted playing soccer on the beach!
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - FS Investments:
* FS INVESTMENTS AND KKR PARTNERING TO FORM PREMIER $18 BILLION MIDDLE MARKET ALTERNATIVE LENDING PLATFORM
* CO, GSO CAPITAL PARTNERS TO CONCLUDE RELATIONSHIP WITH RESPECT TO ALL OF CO‘S SPONSORED FUNDS SUB-ADVISED BY GSO
* AS PER AGREEMENT, FS INVESTMENTS & KKR WILL SEEK STOCKHOLDER APPROVAL FOR PARTNERSHIP TO PROVIDE CERTAIN INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES
* KKR TO PROVIDE NON-ADVISORY SERVICES TO CO UNTIL STOCKHOLDER APPROVALS FOR NEW INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENTS OBTAINED
* BOARD OF DIRECTORS/TRUSTEES APPROVED NEW INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENTS FOR EACH FSIC FUND,CCT, EACH FUND TO SEEK STOCKHOLDER APPROVAL
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West Shore RCMP say they are investigating an alleged stabbing outside the Langford Lanes bowling alley.
Mounties say a verbal confrontation between two men early Saturday morning (March 17) left one man with several stab wounds to his upper body.
When authorities were called, the suspect had already left the scene.
“We continue to follow up on leads and interview potential witnesses. Although we have identified a suspect and are actively looking for him, the investigation is ongoing and are looking for the public’s assistance with any information they have,” says Cst. Matt Baker of the West Shore RCMP in a release.
The victim was taken to hospital with serious injuries but is in stable condition according to RCMP.
Two new PET water bottles set benchmarks for light weight and material savings.
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Krones AG in Germany (U.S. office in Franklin, Wis.) has developed a droplet-shaped 200-ml PET bottle for still water that weighs only 4.4 g. It has a 26/22 neck finish, typical for water bottles, and can be closed with a standard screw cap. The bottle can be stabilized for storage and transportation with nitrogen pressurization after filling.
This bottle debuted at last fall’s Drinktec exhibition in Germany. At the same show, competing German PET bottle machinery maker KHS (U.S. office in Waukesha, Wis.) introduced what was billed as the world’s lightest 500-ml PET water bottle, dubbed Factor 100, which weighs 5 g.
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LONDON — British police are investigating six claims of sexual assault or assault by Academy Award-winning actor Kevin Spacey, three more than previously disclosed.
British media reported earlier this year that London’s Metropolitan Police force was investigating allegations against the former “House of Cards” star.
Police in Britain don’t name suspects until they are charged. Asked about Spacey, the force did not identify him by name but said Wednesday that detectives were investigating allegations of sexual assault alleged to have taken place in London’s Westminster borough in 1996 and the western England city of Gloucester in 2013.
The force says three other complaints of sexual assault and one of assault by the same suspect have been made.
Spacey was artistic director of London’s Old Vic theatre for 11 years until 2015.
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SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – There are overnight closures on I-91 south starting Monday night.
MassDOT will close the exit ramp at the temporary Exit 7-6 and Exit 1-A from I-291 west to I-91 south.
The closure will be from Monday through Thursday night. It will be from 9 p.m. each night to 5 a.m.
These closures are necessary for the contractor to install joints between sections of the I-91 construction project.
Signs will be posted indicating the detour routes.
PORT ORCHARD, Wash. (AP) — A woman says she was kidnapped in her own house and assaulted for two days by a man who police have arrested.
The Kitsap Sun reports that Bremerton resident John Charles Troiano Jr. was charged on Monday with first-degree kidnapping.
Kitsap County Sheriff’s deputies began searching for the woman after a family member told officers she had sent alarming text messages.
The woman says Troiano kept her at her house against her will. She says she was afraid he would kill her if she called police.
Deputies convinced Troiano to meet them on Friday, at which point the woman was with him and reported the assaults and threats. Troiano was then arrested.
Troiano told police he didn’t do it. It’s unclear if he has an attorney.
REUTERS: West Bromwich Albion hit back from a goal down to beat Hull City 3-1 on Monday as second-half goals by Chris Brunt, Gareth McAuley and James Morrison piled on the misery for Mike Phelan's struggling side.
Robert Snodgrass gave Hull the lead at the Hawthorns in the 21st minute, sliding in to volley Ahmed El Mohamady's cross into the net and the Tigers were good value for their lead at the break.
But West Brom started the second half strongly and equalised four minutes in after sustained pressure yielded a corner which Brunt dispatched into the net with a powerful header.
McCauley struck in the 62nd minute, the referee ruling that his header had crossed the line before being cleared as Hull failed to deal with another set piece, and Morrison scuffed a left-footed shot home 11 minutes later.
Hull remained mired in the bottom three on 13 points while West Brom are eighth on 29 ahead of their trip to Tottenham Hotspur.
(Reporting by Philip O'Connor, editing by Ed Osmond)
MADRID (AP) — Spain's National Court will question two senior officers of Catalonia's regional police force and the leaders of two pro-independence civic groups who have been placed under investigation for sedition.
The four will be questioned Friday morning about their roles in demonstrations Sept. 20-21 in Barcelona, when Spanish police arrested several Catalan government officials and raided offices in a crackdown on preparations for an Oct. 1 referendum on independence. Spanish authorities say the demonstrations hindered the police operation.
The four include regional police chief Josep Lluis Trapero and Jordi Sanchez, the head of the Catalan National Assembly that has been the main civic group behind the independence movement.
On Thursday, Spain's Constitutional Court ordered Catalonia's parliament to suspend a planned session next week during which separatist lawmakers plan to declare independence.
The Wounded Warrior Run B-C is getting ready for the 2017 run down Vancouver Island.
The team members will begin their journey in Port Hardy on Monday.
Co-founder Allan Kobayashi says he hopes by sharing his story, he encourages others to come forward.
Kobayashi says over the years since the run began, he’s noticed more people talking about P-T-S-D and also more people coming forward asking for help.
Los Angeles Dodgers' Enrique Hernandez, right, and relief pitcher Kenley Jansen celebrate after the Dodgers defeated the Cleveland Indians 6-4 in a baseball game, Wednesday, June 14, 2017, in Cleveland. Tony Dejak AP Photo
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N.C. Department of Transportation maintenance crews must close a section of Corporate Center Drive near Old Concord Road in both directions while they replace a pipe underneath the roadway that is not draining water properly.
Crews will close the road at 7 a.m. on Thursday, June 15. It is scheduled to reopen at 5 p.m. on Thursday, June 22, weather permitting.
Motorists traveling through the area will be able to use Old Concord Road and Julian Road to detour around the closure.
Transportation officials advise drivers to watch signs for construction information, stay alert and obey the posted speed limit.
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ROANOKE, Va - Temperatures are off to another steamy start as the upper-80s and lower-90s stay with us on America's birthday. That heat and humidity will stay with us for the entirety of the Fourth.
Other than a stray storm late this afternoon and early evening, most of the area stays dry for grilling.
All of the area is dry for fireworks tonight.
Better rain chances arrive Thursday and especially Friday as a cold front pushes through the area. sunshine increases for the weekend and more comfortable air returns for the third and fourth round of A Military Tribute at the Greenbrier.
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Hours after an interview of Pakistani woman Alishba came on TV denying allegations that she had dated cricketer Muhammad Shami in Dubai, Shami’s wife Hasin Jehan demanded the Lal Bazar police in Kolkata to “arrest Shami and his family members immediately.”Hasin Jahan also recorded her statement at Alipur court in Kolkata. The crime branch talked to Shami’s relatives and neighbors for an hour. The Kolkata Police visited Amroha to investigate their properties.Alishba had earlier refuted Hasin Jahan’s claim of match-fixing or money transfer. She had said that their friendship should not be connected to match-fixing.Hasin had released a recording of an alleged phone call with Shami where the mail voice (apparently Shami's according to Hasin), is heard saying he met Alishba in Dubai to collect money sent by one Mohammad bhai.But Alishba claims she met Shami in Dubai but only by coincidence.
Great Britain's Laura Muir will not take part in the 2018 Commonwealth Games to concentrate on her veterinary medicine studies.
The 24-year-old finished fourth and sixth in the 1,500m and 5,000m respectively at the World Athletics Championships in London.
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New York Mets' Curtis Granderson and Chicago Cubs catcher Miguel Montero watch Granderson's 300th career home run, during the eighth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, June 14, 2017, in New York. The Mets won 9-4. Frank Franklin II AP Photo
Sex abuse gets ex-West Texas detective 20 years in prison
BIG SPRING (AP) — A former West Texas police detective has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after his conviction of sex crimes against children. A Howard County jury sentenced former Big Spring police detective Joel Rojo (ROH’-hoh) on Friday after convicting him on multiple counts of indecency with a child and other sex crimes. Rojo also must register as a sex offender. Read the full story and more in your Weekend edition of The Ennis News. Be informed, subscribe today!
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A pair of free car shows will be held this weekend in Rexburg for anyone looking to satisfy their classic car itch before Father's Day. The first show takes place from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at the Second South lot across from the U.S. Post Office at 140 S. Center St. "Car shows bring out a really cool group of people and it's something everybody can participate in for cheap or free," she said.
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Dragon Boat racing is one of the fastest growing water sports in the world. Festival includes children's activities, food court and beer garden, WXPR music stage. Race heats begin at 9:00 and run throughout the day.
Each boat team consists of 16 to 20 paddlers and a drummer. Put together an entire team, or enroll individually, and you will be grouped with other individuals to form a team. Minimum age for paddlers is 15 (as of the date of event). Paddlers between the ages of 15-18 must have guardian's signature on the waiver form to participate. Registration information is available on our website minocquadragonboat.com.
Proceeds benefit Howard Young Foundation. 715-439-4005
The match in Saint Petersburg was a tight encounter of few chances but Forsberg's shot in the 66th minute took a deflection off Manuel Akanji, leaving goalkeeper Yann Sommer stranded.
Sweden will meet either England or Colombia in the last eight.
The California Department of Corrections says guards have been injured by prisoners in two assaults at Kern Valley State Prison.
The first assault occurred about 6:40 a.m. Monday when an inmate refused to go into a cell and punched one of two escorting officers, knocking one down stairs.
The department says another inmate ran out of the cell and joined the attack, which was quelled by less-lethal rounds, pepper spray, physical force and a baton.
One officer was hospitalized for a broken sinus and an inmate was treated for a head injury.
Thirty minutes later, an inmate punched an officer in the face while returning to a cell, drawing use of force.
Several officers were injured but didn't need outside hospitalization. The inmate was treated for facial injuries.
President Donald Trump will visit Southern California in mid-March, California Republican National Committee Chairman Shawn Steel confirmed Tuesday.
Trump’s plans include a visit to see prototypes of the proposed border wall that he has championed since his presidential campaign.
The president will also attend a Republican National Committee fundraiser in Los Angeles, Steel said by email.
Trump has not visited California since he became president — 403 days ago.
A judge sided with the president Tuesday on a challenge to building a border wall with Mexico. The decision came days after construction began on a 30-foot high barrier in Calexico, California, the administration's first wall project outside of eight prototypes in San Diego that were completed in October.
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The board of Co. Commissioners met here today for the purpose of considering the petition which was presented to them asking that an election be called for the purpose of voting bonds in the amount of $50,000 for the purpose of building a court house and jail. The board called the election for March 27 at which time all taxpaying voters will have the privilege upon the question as to whether or not they want bonds issued to erect a credential court house and jail.
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NASA has selected two proposals for the development of oxygen recovery technologies to help astronauts breathe a little easier on deep space, long-duration missions. The agency will invest as much as $2 million and 24 months for the development of each proposal into a complete and integrated system for NASA testing.
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The unshakable oversupply of crude oil is again proving capable of restraining Canadian stocks, which are falling ever further behind the U.S. market.
Although Monday’s trading saw the S&P/TSX composite index make respectable gains, the domestic index still trailed the S&P 500 index, widening what is an abnormally large performance gap between the two markets.
The Supreme Court on Monday read its full judgment of its decision to uphold President Uhuru Kenyatta's October 26 win.
Petitioners had challenged the President's win in the repeat election.
NOMINATIONS
On September 1, the Supreme Court had annulled Mr Kenyatta's win in the August 8 poll.
On Monday, the judges ruled that the petitioners had the right to sue over the presidential election.
But they said there was no need for fresh nominations for the repeat presidential election after the first poll was voided.
RAILA
The court also ruled that Raila Odinga did not formally withdraw from the election but only declared his intention to withdraw. And even if he did withdraw from the election, the move would have not necessitated a cancellation of the poll, the judges added.
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ST. LOUIS, MO — An Edwardsville police officer taking his promise to "Serve and Protect" very seriously.
A FOX 2 viewer sent us this video of an officer who stopped traffic along Main Street near the Edwardsville Splash Pad Tuesday so he could get a baby deer out of the road. After his attempt to "shoo" the little guy off the road failed he patiently and gently nudged the fawn out of danger and back on to the grass.
Steve Dickson will stay on as One Nation's Queensland leader despite losing his seat at the election.
Mr Dickson released a statement on Tuesday confirming his role would include supporting the party's sole elected MP, Stephen Andrew, and preparing for the next poll.
"One Nation's vote is up 1539 per cent since the last Queensland election, which has gone from 24,111 votes to a staggering 371,193," he said.
"We want to assure residents that One Nation will remain an active force in Queensland politics."
Senator Pauline Hanson said the former Member for Buderim was a "valuable asset" to One Nation.
"I'm pleased that Steve has accepted my offer to remain the party's Queensland leader," she said in the statement.
Mr Dickson defected from the LNP to One Nation earlier this year but was booted from parliament by his electorate at the November 25 poll.
BAR HARBOR — Auditions for Acadia Community Theater’s production of “Seussical the Musical” will take place at Mount Desert Island High School on Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 18 and 19, from 6-8 p.m.
Directed by Mark Puglisi, with music direction by Catie Forthofer, this show features many stories and characters from the books of Dr. Seuss. Performances will be March 30 and 31, then April 13 and 14. Parts are available for anyone in third grade or up.
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Beer festivals in Connecticut this summer
Summer is for beaches, blistering heat and beer — yes, beer.
That's because all throughout Connecticut this summer, a host of beer festivals are popping up that are sure to wet your whistle and keep you enjoying the summer sun all season long.
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Early Tuesday the Rotary Club of Evansville handed out its Rotary Civic Award for 2017.
They honored one man, who performed outstanding service for the city, Doctor Steven Becker. Becker is the Director and Associate Dean of the IU School of Medicine, here in Evansville.
Doctor Becker was instrumental in spearheading the IU School of Medicine coming to downtown Evansville.
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DAVIS, Calif. – Authorities say a 30-year-old woman is being charged with hate crimes after police say she broke windows and left bacon at a Northern California mosque.
The Sacramento Bee reports that the Yolo County District Attorney’s Office announced the arrest of Lauren Kirk-Coehlo of Davis on Tuesday.
She is charged in the vandalism of the Davis Islamic Center last month. The vandal broke six windows and two bicycles and put bacon strips on door handles.
READ MORE: Montreal mosque vandalized: ‘It’s being investigated as a hate crime’
Muslims are prohibited from eating pork products.
Earlier this month in the region, Roseville’s Tarbiya Institute was spray-painted with obscene and racist slurs, including “Muslim out.” The two communities are about 34 miles apart.
Roseville police say that also is being investigated as a hate crime, though there is no sign the two incidents are related.
By ANDY WOLF STAFF WRITER Josh Grimm had a senior night to remember. The Heritage Christian forward posted a double-double of 16 points and 10 rebounds to help his team defeat Harvest Temple Christian 72-46 on Friday night. “It’s really nice. I’ve actually been waiting for this mom…
Roberto Firmino and Mohamed Salah both scored twice for Liverpool against Roma
Jurgen Klopp's side went 5-0 up thanks to braces from Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino as well as a Sadio Mane goal.
But a late Edin Dzeko effort and a Diego Perotti penalty gave Roma two away goals which could be crucial ahead of the second leg next week.
And Gerrard believes Liverpool should have killed the game at Anfield.
“Of course, 100 per cent (I would have taken 5-2 before the match),” Gerrard said on BT Sport.
“But in the game, when you go 5-0 up, you have to kill the game.
HARTLY, Del. (AP) — Delaware State Police say two people who died in a suspected murder-suicide have been identified.
Melissa Jaffe with the state police tells The News Journal of Wilmington that 87-year-old John James and his wife, 81-year-old Mary James, died in a suspected murder-suicide.
News outlets report an investigation began on Tuesday when troopers were dispatched to a residence in Hartly to conduct a check on welfare. Upon arrival, the couple was found dead.
The bodies have been turned over to the Division of Forensic Science, where an autopsy will be performed to determine the manner and cause of death.
Australia will be looking to complete a clean sweep against Pakistan when the two teams face each other in the third Test match of the series in Sydney on Tuesday. Catch live score and updates from Australia vs Pakistan 3rd Test Day 1 here.
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In the round-up: Red Bull team principal Christian Horner says the team has closed on Ferrari heading into the summer break.
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JONES MILLS, Pa. (AP) - A Pennsylvania man says he used flashing dashboard lights to mimic a police speed trap - but only so he could slow down vehicles speeding past his rural home and killing deer and endangering people.
Fifty-seven-year-old Ricky McMillen tells WPXI-TV (http://bit.ly/2z3i8zF ) that he used the flashing lights on his car because he's been complaining about speeders for years and getting few results. What he says he has gotten is very smelly deer carcasses along the road in Donegal Township, about 50 miles southeast of Pittsburgh.
State police charged McMillen on Thursday with impersonating a public servant and displaying improper lights.
McMillen says he's been using the lights for a while and they've worked well.
McMillen has been mailed a summons to appear for a preliminary hearing Dec. 15.
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Medical transport company back in air after fatal crash
WOODRUFF, Wis. (AP) — Spirit Medical Transport is back in the air four weeks after the company's helicopter crashed in Hazelhurst, killing all three crew members on board.
The company's new helicopter is the same model as the one that went down in a wooded area April 26 after clipping a 70-foot tree. Regional manager Charlie Kotke tells WAOW-TV the new chopper has been thoroughly inspected. The helicopter the company is currently using is temporary, while a more permanent option is considered.
Kotke says restarting air transport service has been emotional because they not only lost their co-workers, but lost their friends. The crash claimed the lives of the pilot, Rico Caruso, of Hazelhurst; flight paramedic Gregory Rosenthal, of Mosinee; and flight nurse Klint Mitchell, of Watersmeet, Michigan.
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Pliny the Younger, the famed India pale ale, is only available at the Santa Rosa brewery Russian River for two weeks every February. Limited Sacramento area bars and pubs will be serving it later this month.
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Temple University Hospital is seeking the public's help to identify a patient.Officials say the man arrived unconscious and without identification at Temple University Hospital on Wednesday, August 9th.He remains unconscious.Temple University Hospital says it is making every effort to locate his friends and family.Anyone with information is asked to call 267-273-3400.----------
The City of Vernon has released a short informational video to tell the story of the challenges that the city faces in terms of aging infrastructure and funding.
The video also highlights some of the recent capital projects that are helping to address these and achieve council’s strategic plan goals.
The three minute animated video, developed by Sproing Creative in Vernon, is the latest in a series from the city designed to inform residents about complex subjects such as taxation and capital works.
You can watch the new video below.
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Police say they are following leads to track down the four other suspects who are still on the run.
JOHANNESBURG - Police have confirmed they’ve re-arrested three of the seven suspects who escaped from the Lebowakgomo police holding cells in Limpopo.
It's understood the inmates who were arrested for various crimes including murder, rape and armed robbery, escaped in the early hours of Wednesday morning after cutting the roof of one of the cell blocks.
Police say they are following leads to track down the four other suspects who are still on the run.
Spokesperson Moatshe Ngoepe has urged the public not to approach the group but rather contact the police as the suspects are considered armed and dangerous.
“The manhunt for the four other awaiting trial escapees is still ongoing.”
Pune: At least two persons were killed and two injured in an explosion at the ordnance factory here on Thursday morning, police said.
The explosion, the cause of which is not yet known, occurred in the Ministry of Defence’s Ordnance Factory Dehu Road (OFDR), in Khadki area of the city, around 9.30 a.m., said an official of Khadki Police Station.
Also read: HC stays trial court order dropping MCOCA in Pune blast case
Two persons, believed to be workers shifting some explosive material, perished in the blast.
Maine has the nation's lowest salary for a governor and a lawmaker says it's time to boost it.
Republican Rep. Bradlee Farrin is sponsoring a bill to raise the governor's salary from $70,000 to $150,000. The raise would start January 2019, so it wouldn't apply to Republican Gov. Paul LePage.
The bill is set for a public hearing Wednesday morning.
Farrin says Maine's chief executive is responsible for a more than $6 billion two-year budget and should be compensated accordingly. The lawmaker says the average salary nationwide is about $140,000.
Other statehouse staffers make more than the governor, and Farrin says it's time to bring Maine into the twentieth century.
YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 3, ARMENPRESS. A criminal case was launched in the investigative committee of Kotayk on the kidnapping of a minor – the suspect has been arrested.
The investigative committee told ARMENPRESS that a woman reported to police on February 1 that her underage daughter has been kidnapped by one of her acquaintances. The other woman, who had deceitfully taken the child to her home, demanded the mother to return her debt, and only later she would let her daughter return.
Police found out that the woman owed her long time acquaintance just under 100 dollars, which was the reason why she took the 10 year old hostage to demand the debt back.
Police intervened and the daughter was safely returned to her mother. The suspect was arrested and an investigation was launched.
Arsenal players did not post farewell messages to Alexis Sanchez, because the Chilean was not popular in the dressing, it has been revealed.
Sanchez left for Manchester United in the January transfer window, with Henrikh Mkhitaryan going the other way.
According to BBC’s David Ornstein, “He wasn’t very popular. He didn’t socialise with a lot of guys, he kept himself to himself with Atom and Humber.
“It was notable that there were no farewell messages from his teammates.”
Ornstein also claimed that the Gunners did not offer Sanchez a new deal, with the previous one set to expire in June.
“I was told by a couple of people that Arsenal didn’t make Alexis Sanchez a contract offer. They knew what he would’ve wanted and knew that they couldn’t come near it,” he added.
Mr. diGenova has endorsed the notion that a secretive group of F.B.I. agents concocted the Russia investigation as a way to keep Mr. Trump from becoming president. "There was a brazen plot to illegally exonerate Hillary Clinton and, if she didn't win the election, to then frame Donald Trump with a falsely created crime," he said on Fox News in January. He added, "Make no mistake about it: A group of F.B.I. and D.O.J. people were trying to frame Donald Trump of a falsely created crime."
Little evidence has emerged to support that theory.
Alex Jones breaks down the history of North Korea’s inevitable positioning as the elite’s outpost for WW3.
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About 2,000 protesters from an Islamic group in Bangladesh have protested against US President Donald Trump's recognition of Jerusalem al-Quds as the capital of Israel.
The Dodgers ' Class-A affiliate Great Lakes Loons will host the 2017 Midwest League All-Star Game, and a pair of Dodgers minor leaguers will get to play in their home park, with pitcher Dustin May and catcher Keibert Ruiz named All-Stars on Wednesday. The All-Star Game will be held at Dow Diamond in Midland, Mich.
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A freshman football player at Kent State University has died following a morning workout.
The university says paramedics transported Tyler Heintz to a hospital following football conditioning drills at Dix Stadium on Tuesday.
The Portage County coroner confirmed his death that evening.
Heintz was from Kenton and was recruited from Kenton High School as an offensive lineman.
His former high school sent a tweet Tuesday saying they were "shocked and bewildered" after his death.
If you need to score a hot date on Valentine's Day, adding Carolina reapers is one way to make sure things get steamy. That's the situation two people on a blind date were put in by the Facts. YouTube channel.
Two singles (who you may recognize from the Facts. "Irish People" series) are set up on a blind date where they ask each other questions as they put home increasingly spicy chicken wings. The taste test, of sorts, ends on a sauce made from the notoriously painful Carolina reaper, the spiciest pepper in the world.
The woman here proves that tolerance isn't much of a factor when you're dealing with the Carolina reaper. She was a part of a past Facts. video where they ate these same wings. That didn't go well either. However, past mistakes won't deter her from making basically the exact same mistake again.
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The Russellville American Legion Post 20 Patriots defeated the Panama Boomers 2-0 in the first round of the 2017 Katzer Tournament at Hunts Park. Russellville scored both its runs in the fifth inning when Nick Hagerty scored on a wild pitch, and Carter Thessings sacrifice fly scored Joel Barker.
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ATLANTA (AP)  Atlanta attorney who fatally shot wife while riding in SUV convicted of murder, influencing witnesses.
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(CNN) At least seven Turkish soldiers were killed Saturday in Syria's Afrin province, Turkey's state-run Anadolu Agency said.
Five Turkish soldiers were killed when a tank was destroyed by missile in Sheikh Haruz, northeast of Afrin, Turkish state media reported.
Footage of the attack released by the militia's media center showed a speck of light flying across a field, hurling towards a distant target. Moments later, a tank explodes in a powerful ball of orange flames.
Turkish armed forces said a sixth soldier was killed near the border town of Kilis, and another died in an undisclosed location fighting militia forces, Anadolu reported.
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Macedonian foreign minister Nikola Dimitrov said Friday Greece "cannot deny us the right to be Macedonian and to speak the Macedonian language" amid UN-mediated talks on the name dispute. His Greek counterpart, Nikos Kotzias, said the same day Macedonia should change its constitution, taking out irredentist claims to Greek territory, as part of the deal. Greek police are preparing for large scale nationalist protests in Athens on Sunday.
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Oklahoma health officials are warning of dire consequences to state health care infrastructure if lawmakers can't agree on how to plug an estimated $215 million budget hole.
That's how much a $1.50-per-pack cigarette fee was supposed to generate before the state Supreme Court ruled it unconstitutional.
The money was earmarked for Oklahoma's major health care agencies. Department of Human Services spokeswoman Sheree Powell says the state's Advantage program that provides in-home services to the elderly and disabled likely will be slashed. The program keeps older and disabled people out of nursing homes
And the state's Medicaid agency has announced plans to cut reimbursement rates to health care providers by 9 percent to make up for the loss of funding.
Winnipeg police were busy tending to a pair of separate shootings in the North End area last weekend.
On Saturday at around 8:15 p.m., officers responded to a man lying in a back lane near Boyd Avenue and Parr Street, yelling that he had been shot. The 32-year-old was sent to hospital where he was treated for a gunshot wound to the leg. His injuries were serious but not life threatening.
The next day, patrol members arrested and detained a 32-year-old man. He faces charges of aggravated assault and several firearm-related offences.
At around 2:40 a.m. that same day, police responded to a report of an injured man in the area of Salter Street and Redwood Avenue. Officers found a 28-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound to the upper back and head. He was sent to hospital in unstable condition but he was treated and released.
So much for a Houston three-peat in the James Beard Best Chef: Southwest category. On Wednesday, March 14, the Beard Foundation announced that no Houston chefs advanced as finalists for the award.In addition, only one of the Houston nominees in the various national categories advanced. For the first time, Anvil Bar & Refuge is a finalist for Outstanding Bar Program.It's a disappointing follow-up to the semifinalist announcement last month that included a record number of Houston chefs and restaurants, including first time semifinalists nominations for Ronnie Killen, Ryan Pera (Coltivare), Ross Coleman and James Haywood (Kitchen 713), and Trong Nguyen (Crawfish & Noodles). Pondicheri chef-owner Anita Jaisinghani had also been named a semifinalist.For more on this story visit our partners at Culturemap
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China's foreign ministry says 32 Chinese and 4 North Koreans died in North Korean traffic accident
A car drove into a restaurant in France, killing one little girl Monday.
An official with the national gendarme service said that the driver was arrested not long after the incident. He also said it is unclear whether the act was intentional, but local media reported it was deliberate.
At least five others were wounded after the car barrelled through the restaurant terrace in the community of Sept-Sorts, east of Paris, on Monday night.
Cars have been increasingly used in attacks in France recently. An Algerian man drove his car into a group of French soldiers last week, and a truck attack in the French city of Nice left 86 people dead a little more than a year ago. Several other countries have seen cars used as weapons in recent years.
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Police in Lagos state said it has killed the mastermind of the killing of army and policemen in Ikorodu area of the state in a gun duel on Tuesday morning. Recall that last week, gunmen suspected to be notorious militants/kidnappers struck at Woodland Estate close to Ishawo Creeks and engaged security personnel in a gun […]
President Trump Isn't Abandoning Criticism Of FBI And The Russia Investigation The White House says President Trump still has concerns about the FBI despite a Republican lawmaker deflating his "spygate" charge. It also weighs in on the Roseanne Barr controversy.
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NEW YORK (AP) - A security guard at the Sept. 11 Memorial has been arrested on charges he helped move over 25 illegal firearms into Manhattan.
The guard, Maquan Moore, was held without bail after an appearance in Manhattan federal court Friday.
U.S. Attorney Geoffrey Berman said Moore and Morris Wilson introduced scores of firearms including assault-style weapons into a neighborhood near a school.
He says it could have had catastrophic consequences. Moore’s lawyer declined comment.
The 29-year-old Moore, of Manhattan, was charged with conspiracy, firearms trafficking and other charges. If convicted, he faces up to 30 years in prison.
The 32-year-old Wilson, of Orlando, Florida, faces similar charges. If convicted, his maximum penalty would be 20 years. His lawyer also declined comment after Wilson was detained prior to a Tuesday bail hearing.
2 races canceled in Russia, organizers say financial reasons
OBERHOFEN, Switzerland (AP) — Organizers say that two snowboard World Cup competitions scheduled in Kazan, Russia next month have been canceled for financial reasons.
The International Ski Federation said in a statement Monday that a snowboard cross event and a parallel giant slalom slated for Feb. 24-26 had both been called off.
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The popular Retro Summer Concert Series presented by Tourism Sun Peaks returns this summer from August 11 to 13. The event will feature live tribute bands for acts including David Bowie, The Eagles and Heart.
Starting the show off on Friday evening is Janis Joplin performed by Janis Lives, a band founded by pacific northwest vocalist Sherrie “Voxxy” Johnson.
Saturday holds the largest line-up of the weekend, hosting four bands. Bad Company performed by Shooting Star kicks off at 12:30 p.m., followed by Eagle Eyes performing the Eagles at 2 p.m. Santana performed by Supernatural begins at 4:30 p.m., and Victoria band A Night of Bowie pays tribute to the late and great David Bowie starting at 7 p.m.
The final day of the series begins at 11 a.m. with Barracuda returning for their second year to play tribute to Heart. The weekend finale begins at 11:45 a.m. with All Fired Up playing tribute to Pat Benatar.
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JOHNSON CITY, TN (WJHL) – Johnson City investigators need your help finding the suspects they said used fake money at a local department store.
Police said the suspects used the counterfeit money at the Walmart store located at 3111 Browns Mill Road on May 29. The suspects allegedly drove away in a newer model Hyundai Elantra.
If you have any information that can help the Johnson City Police Department call its criminal investigations division at 423) 434-6166 or to remain anonymous, Crime Stoppers at 434-6158.
To send a confidential tip text 423JCPD and your tip to 847411 (TIP411) or send a tip to www.citizenobserver.com.
You can also send messages via the Johnson City Police Department Websitehttp://www.johnsoncitytn.org/police/cid/
After Tuckers Crossroads was retired in the top of the fourth, the game was called as rain began to fall harder.
Aly Dickerson had Tuckers Crossroads’ only two hits while Callie Buhler drew a pair of walks. The Lady Hornets had four errors in the field.
Tuckers Crossroads will travel to Watertown’s Three Forks Park to take on the Tigerettes at 4 p.m. Thursday.
DCA rallies to defeat Friendship
DONELSON — Donelson Christian used a three-run fourth inning to wipe out a Friendship Christian lead and defeat the Lady Commanders 5-2 last Thursday.
The Lady Commanders led 2-1 with Annabelle Cooksey singling home one of the Friendship runs. Mattie Smith singled and scored two bases before scoring on a passed ball. Destiny Henderson also singled.
Cooksey took the loss despite nine strikeouts and no walks in a complete game.
Friendship will travel to Davidson Academy at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday.
New York police arrested a Guyanese citizen last week after they say he tried to smuggle cocaine in his shoes through John F. Kennedy Airport, according to WABC. The online report said that U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers stopped Amaziah Hohenkirk on February 9th after he arrived on a flight from Georgetown, Guyana via Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago.
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The uncertainty created by the Trump administration has filtered into the directors and officers liability market, according to comments made during the Professional Liability Underwriting Society's D&O symposium in New York last week. Fred Cooper, Florham Park, New Jersey-based executive vice president at Endurance Specialty Holdings Ltd. was asked during a session on financial institution D&O what the next systemic event that has the potential to create a hard market would be.
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YORK COUNTY, Va. (WAVY) — The York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office is investigating three fraudulent transactions on a stolen credit card.
On March 24, an unidentified man used the credit card to buy a 40 inch LED television, a battery and two cartons of Newport cigarettes at the Walmart in the 700 block of East Rochambeau Drive.
If you recognize the suspect, please call the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP.
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump board Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base in Md., Monday, March 19, 2018. Trump is traveling to New Hampshire to unveil more of his plan to combat the nation's opioid crisis. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump walk from Marine One towards Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base, Md., Monday, March 19, 2018. Trump is traveling to New Hampshire to unveil more of his plan to combat the nation's opioid crisis. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
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A new survey has found that Exeter is the worst place to make a living in the South West, and is in the bottom 10 for the whole of the UK.
TotallyMoney’s research into the best places to make a living ranked Exeter ninth from the bottom of 59 towns and cities in the UK.
Featuring 59 UK towns and cities, the company analysed median take-home salary, average monthly mortgage repayment, cost of living, employment rates and business closures.
Here are the rankings for the South West:
Position Town Region 5 Gloucester South West 8 Swindon South West 13 Bristol South West 29 Bournemouth South West 51 Exeter South West
Here is the full list of towns in the UK ranked from the best places to make a living to the worst:
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The United Nations General Assembly on Dec. 1 overwhelming voted in favor of disavowing ties between Israel and Jerusalem. Where were the protests against that?
Jerusalem has been the capital of Israel for 3,000 years. It has never been the capital of any other nation. When Jordan controlled the eastern part of the city after capturing it following the establishment of the state of Israel in 1948 and losing it during the 1967 Six Day War, there was no effort to establish it either as an independent Palestinian state or name Jerusalem as the capital.
It's past time for the world to stop feeding the illusion that Israel is going to disappear. It is time for the Palestinian leaders and Israeli leaders to meet face-to-face and sign a realistic peace agreement recognizing the needs of both parties for a peaceful settlement.
Judie Amsel,
Mayfield Heights
GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- Police have surrounded a home on Dawes Court SE near Plymouth Avenue after a man pointed a gun at his own head during a police investigation.
Grand Rapids police Capt. Geoff Collard said the man has not threatened anyone but himself so far.
Police have blocked off streets around the scene, including Plymouth Avenue at 44th Street SE.
Kent County sheriff's deputies went to a house on Dawes Court about noon to talk to a resident about a complaint involving stolen property.
At that time, deputies saw some of the alleged stolen property in or around the residence. They went to get a search warrant.
After getting the search warrant, and with assistance from Grand Rapids police, deputies again approached the residence. It was then that the man pointed a long gun at his own head.
Police have evacuated some residents in the area and told others to shelter in place.
Collard said police are working to end the standoff peacefully and have intermittent contact with the person, a 30-year-old man.
State Senator Charles Schwertner on WTAW
Brazos County Senator Charles Schwertner discussed his current bills on the floor, the increase in maternity mortality rates, Child Protective Services, the budget timeline, and more during his regular appearance on The Infomaniacs on Tuesday, April 18.
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A Nigerian Air force training airplane has crashed in Kaduna.
A source who pleaded anonymity confirmed that the plane crashed in Kauran Dawa in Saminaka Local Area of Kaduna state.
The source revealed that the pilot of the airplane came out unhurt and there were no casualties.
The airplane is known as Diamond 40, a one person seater training aircraft which is used for training of personnel at the NAF base.
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A senior Japanese government spokesman said Abe and Trump did not discuss currency issues and that Trump did not request a bilateral trade deal.
The US currency also found broad support from comments by Trump on Thursday that he planned to announce an ambitious tax reform plan in the next few weeks, rekindling hopes for big tax cuts. The dollar index was firm at 100.820.
At least 15 people were arrested after supporters and opponents of President Trump clashed in Berkeley, California. According to Berkeley Police Officer ... -- An attempted missile launch by North Korea failed when it exploded immediately after liftoff, a U.S. official says.An official said a missile was launched near Sinp... You bought it; you should be able to work on it.
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HOLLYWOOD — A fire damaged a vacant one-story duplex this morning in Hollywood.
The non-injury fire was reported at 2:43 a.m. on the 1200 block of North Virgil Avenue, said Amy Bastman of the Los Angeles Fire Department.
It took 31 firefighters nine minutes to extinguish the flames, she said.
The cause of the fire was not immediately determined.
CASTINE — The Witherle Memorial Library, along with the Castine Arts Association. Is sponsoring an event titled “Poetry with Stuart Kestenbaum” on Tuesday, Aug. 15.
Kestenbaum is the author of four collections of poems, “Pilgrimage,” “House of Thanksgiving,” “Prayers and Run-on Sentences” and “Only Now,” and a collection of essays, “The View From Here.”
A former director of Haystack Mountain School of Crafts, Kestenbaum was appointed poet laureate of Maine in 2016.
A poetry workshop will take place from 2 to 4 p.m. at the library. Registration is requested and space is limited; the cost for the workshop is $15.
To register, call 326-4375, email [email protected] or stop by the library desk. Kestenbaum also will present a free poetry reading at 7 p.m. at the library.
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Service members with Norwegian Home Guard arrive at Camp Ripley, Minnesota, to begin the 44th United States/Norway Reciprocal Troop Exchange on Feb. 10, 2017. The Norwegian service members will work with Minnesota National Guard service members to learn how the U.S. Army and Air Force train and about American culture. (Photo by Sgt. Sebastian Nemec, Minnesota National Guard Public Affairs)
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Finally, Dems Figuring Out How to Reclaim High Ground
They should purge big donor money like they are doing with sexual abusers
The film “Blade Runner” opened to mixed reviews in 1982. Eventually it came to be considered a science fiction masterpiece, and is now included in the Library of Congress’ National Film Registry. A sequel, “Blade Runner 2049,” opens in theaters this weekend.
Reporter Jon Kalish (@kalishjon) finds out how screenwriter Hampton Fancher helped craft both films.
Montgomery is getting in on the Mardi Gras celebrations that started last week in Mobile.
The fifth annual Mardi Gras Block Party for the Capitol City will be held between Bibb and Tallapoosa streets.
A Cajun cook-off will showcase great food for the lunch hour, and a Grammy award-winning music group from New Orleans will be performing.
Rebirth Brass Band will be live at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday.
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Munster will have to make do without full-back Darren Sweetnam for three crucial European Champions Cup ties.
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It’s been confirmed the knee injury he suffered in the win over Leinster on Stephen’s Day will keep the Cork native out of action for six weeks.
Meanwhile, Leinster say they expect Jonathan Sexton to play some part in this weekend’s Guinness PRO12 tie with Zebre.
The out-half hasn’t played since injuring his hamstring in the Autumn International against New Zealand in November.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein is expected to remain in his job, a White House spokesman said on Friday, after a memo by congressional Republicans was released alleging bias against President Donald Trump in a probe of Russian meddling in the U.S. presidential election.
“No changes are going to be made at the Department of Justice. We fully expect Rod Rosenstein to continue on as the deputy attorney general,” White House spokesman Raj Shah told CNN.
PanARMENIAN.Net - Arsenal have confirmed that January signing Henrikh Mkhitaryan will wear the No.77 shirt in the Europa League this season, Goal.com reports.
The Armenia international, who joined the club as part of an exchange deal that saw Alexis Sanchez move to Manchester United, picked the No.7 shirt to wear domestically, but the same number cannot be worn by two different players in Europe, and he has thus picked the 77 shirt.
Taking the No.7 shirt at Arsenal, Mkhitaryan wasl not be able to wear that jersey in the Europa League, the Premier League club have confirmed.
That is because Sanchez, who will also wear the No.7 shirt for Manchester United, played for the Gunners in the current Europa League campaign - their 3-1 win over Cologne back in September - wearing that same squad number
Mkhitaryan has obviously been included in Arsene Wenger's updated Europa League squad list for the knockout stages.
Have financial markets lost the plot? Bubbles are supposedly everywhere, most notably in bonds. But one prominent case of financial froth has an explanation all its own.
In an unprecedented development, a key European junk-bond index yields less than 10-year U.S. Treasurys, the global benchmark for risk. It’s worth looking a little closer at this apparent through-the-looking-glass moment.
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Former Toronto councillor Doug Ford will launch his Ontario Progressive Conservative leadership bid Saturday night at a rally in Etobicoke.
The older brother of late former Toronto mayor Rob Ford will speak at an event called the Rally for a Stronger Ontario.
The rally takes place tonight starting at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 3 at the Toronto Congress Centre, 650 Dixon Rd. in the north building.
Last week, Ford announced he would be seeking the Ontario PC leadership after he had previously stated he would take another run against Mayor John Tory in this fall’s Toronto municipal election.
Sentinel-3B on launch pad
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The next Sentinel satellite for Europe’s environmental monitoring Copernicus programme is poised for liftoff from the Plesetsk cosmodrome in northern Russia.
The Sentinel-3B satellite has been at the cosmodrome since mid-March being readied for its ride into space on 25 April at 17:57 GMT (19:57 CEST).
After being sealed from view in the rocket fairing last week, it was rolled out to the launch pad and hoisted into the launch tower at the weekend.
Bruno Berruti, ESA’s Sentinel-3 project manager, said, “This is a real milestone, and an emotional one at that.
“We all bid farewell to ‘our baby’ as it was encapsulated in the Rockot fairing and we are all proud to see that it is now ready and waiting in the launch tower for the big day.
The youngest daughter of the Duke and Duchess of York is set to marry her long-term boyfriend this autumn
Princess Eugenie will marry her long-term boyfriend Jack Brooksbank this autumn - making it the second royal wedding of the year after Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's on May 19.
The Princess of York looked stunning in a floral Erdem dress for her official engagement photos and is regularly seen wearing bold, bright prints in public.
The 27-year-old bride-to-be has really started to hone her style in recent years and knows that a fit-and-flare frock flatters her figure.
We can't wait to see which designer Eugenie chooses to create her wedding dress but in the meantime, here's some of her best looks.
A cat found shot with an arrow in April on the 800 block of Collins Court on Miami Beach. Miami Beach Police
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A rape reportedly occurred at an off-campus location on April 3 and was reported to the Columbus Division of Police on Wednesday at 4:22 p.m. (Not pictured on map.)
An assault was reported to CPD on North High Street near East 17th Avenue at 2:30 a.m. on Friday.
A motor vehicle was reportedly stolen at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday from a residence on East 11th Avenue near Indianola Avenue.
A motor vehicle was reportedly stolen at 10 p.m. on Thursday on North Fourth Street near East 11th Avenue.
A motor vehicle was reportedly stolen at 10 p.m. Friday on Chittenden Avenue near North High Street.
A man not affiliated with the university was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia at the James Cancer Hospital at the Wexner Medical Center at about midnight on Saturday.
Note: Crimes featured on this map do not represent the full extent of criminal activity in the campus area.
World record holder and Olympic and World 400m champion Wayde van Niekerk and his coach Ans Botha share with us how their special relationship works.
You can’t really tell from this picture, but it has been a very mild winter so far in Calgary. I’m not sure what the temperature was when I shot this photo, but it was sweater weather for sure. I did kind of a weird edit on this shot, I was going for a grainy film look. I’m not sure if the edit worked out exactly how I was planning, but I kinda like the picture. Anyhow, I think the warm weather is going to be sticking around for a little while longer, so I’ll be getting out there as much as I can before it get’s cold again!
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On the last day of campaigning for the second and last phase of the Gujarat Assembly election, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today has planned a spectacle for all- a sea-plane on Sabarmati.
At 9:30am today, in a first, a sea-plane will land on the Sabarmati riverfront and ferry Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Dharoi Dam in Mehsana district- from where he will head to offer prayers at the Ambaji Temple.
Terming it as "Development that Congress can't even imagine," the Prime Minister added, "As many as 106 such waterways had been planned in the country."
His return journey would also be by the same sea-plane at 2:30pm.
Addressing a rally on Monday, PM explained , "We cannot have airports everywhere, so our government has planned to have these sea-planes." The campaigning today for the Gujarat Assembly poll second-phase closes at 5pm for 93 constituencies.
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The two consortia involved have been invited, given their respective bids, the issues at stake and the relevant developments of the market and of the demand, to implement all usefull measures in order to merge into a single consortium that allows them to submit a single optimized offer. As a reminder, the Inga 3 Project, of an unprecedented scale itself, is part of an even larger project named the Grand Inga Project which implies the development of several phases of the whole Inga site with an energy potential estimated at 42 000 MW.
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£50K Investment In Children’s Library
The Sarah Groves Foundation is giving £50,000 to help fund the redevelopment of Guernsey’s childrens’ library.
The work at Guille-Allès Library is already underway with plans to create a modern reading environment.
The charity, set up in memory of the murdered young Guernsey woman, will be the largest backer of the new children’s library.
They say the work reflects the Foundation’s aims which are based on Sarah’s own passions in life.
The news also represents the largest single investment made to date by the Sarah Groves Foundation and fits fully with the aims and objectives of the Trust.
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Memphis, Tenn. — Lifeblood and Le Bonheur Children's Hospital are making it easy for you to do some good this holiday season for those spending time in the hospital.
If you donate blood through December 18, Lifeblood will donate a book to the children's hospital in your honor.
April 21 Landmark White Ltd
* Announces rights offer of new fully paid ordinary shares in company (new shares), at $0.60 per new share raising approximately $10.5 million
* Announces private placement to raise approximately $10 million
* Funds raised under offers will be used to fund cash purchase price for acquisition of MVS of $16 million, costs of offers and additional capital for further investment
* Rights issue and placement will be managed by Enrizen Capital Pty Ltd. Enrizen has agreed to underwrite rights issue to $5 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Rachel Maddow reports on new revelations about the excessive cost of plane travel by Secretary Mnuchin, the same scandal that drove Secretary Price from his job, and which has also been exposed in Secretary Zinke and others.
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PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – Our studio audience today was from My Help My Hope, and they were here to tell us about their Annual Operation Wish List which is a special holiday campaign to help grant the Christmas wishes of children living in shelters.
You can help them make the holidays special by checking off a gift from Operation Wish List..
Now through December 22
For Drop Off Locations and more information, visit OperationWishList.info or call (757) 541-8043
April 3Hunan Sundy Science and Technology Co Ltd :
* Says it will pay 2 yuan per 10 shares to shareholders and use additional paid-in capital to distribute 10 new shares for every 10 shares, as FY 2016 dividend payment
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/0xWpMw
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Vera Jourova, the European commissioner for justice, on Monday told reporters she will go to Malta in the coming weeks to see how to improve the country's the Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit, which probes money-laundering issues. She will also look into the on-going investigation of assassinated journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia.
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(WLNS) – After seven decades of retail sales throughout the midwest MC Sports has declared bankruptcy.
The retailer got its start in Grand Rapids in 1946 selling surplus equipment from World War II.
According to our Grand Rapids sister station WOOS-TV sporting goods super-stores like Cabela’s and Dick’s, as well as the rise of online shopping, contributed to MC’s decline.
Last year it operated at a loss of more than $5 million, due in part to weak holiday sales.
MC Sports could not reach an out-of-court deal with its creditors and liquidation sales are planned at all 68 of its stores.
JERUSALEM (AP) — U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has received a lifetime achievement award from a prominent Jewish organization.
Ginsburg cited Holocaust diarist Anne Frank among others in a speech at Wednesday's ceremony in Tel Aviv that touched on her fight for women's rights and quoted from Jewish traditions and history.
Ginsburg, 85, has served on the Supreme Court since 1993. She is just the second female justice and often cites her Jewish heritage as a source for her love of learning and sensitivity to the plight of oppressed minorities.
The Genesis Prize Foundation noted Ginsburg's "groundbreaking legal work in the field of civil liberties and women's rights" when it announced the winner in November. The foundation sponsors the annual Genesis Prize — an award informally known as the Jewish Nobel.
April 20 Hong Kong stocks rebounded modestly on Thursday along with global equity markets, though gains were capped by uncertainty over the French presidential election at the weekend and tensions with North Korea.
Lower oil prices also dragged on shares of energy companies.
The Hang Seng index rose 1.0 percent to 24,056.98 points, while the China Enterprises Index gained 0.7 percent to 10,056.17.
France will hold the first round of its two-stage presidential election on Sunday.
On North Korea, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said the United States was looking at ways to pressure Pyongyang over its nuclear programme, as North Korean state media warned Americans don't "mess with us".
The energy sector was flat after oil prices tumbled overnight.
Software makers were strong, up over 3 percent, led by index heavyweight Tencent. (Reporting by the Shanghai Newsroom; Editing by Kim Coghill)
BERLIN Muslims who migrate to Europe should understand that there are better places for them to live if they do not want to accept the European way of life, German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble said on Wednesday.
Such migrants who do not accept Europe's way of living should be told "you have made the wrong decision", Schaeuble said during a round table discussion in Berlin.
"There are better places in the world to live under Islamic law than Europe," he added.
Turning to the euro zone, he said that if European countries want to keep the euro, they must implement the common currency's framework of joint responsibility.
(Reporting by Gernot Heller; Writing by Paul Carrel; Editing by Alison Williams)
PARKER, Colo. -- The first baby born in the Denver metro area came into the world at 12:03 a.m. New Year’s Day.
Baby Laila was born at Parker Adventist Hospital to the proud parents of Lacey and Mikail Abdel-Khaliq.
Laila is the couple’s second child; they are also parents to 4-year-old Mikail Jr. Lacey coincidentally works in the lab at Parker Adventist Hospital as a night shift medical technician.
The couple celebrated the birth of Laila and the new year with sparkling cider and blow horns!
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The following parishes will host the relics of St. Anthony de Padua, which are coming from Italy to Central Texas. At each parish participants may submit their prayer petition to the saint, then Father Mario Conte will bring the petitions back to the Basilica in Padua and place them at the tomb of St. Anthony. The tour officially ends back at the tomb of Saint Anthony where the Friars will gather to pray for the saint’s intercession upon our intentions and requests.
Feb. 19: Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in Austin - All Masses will begin with veneration. Masses begin at 7:45 a.m., 9:45 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.
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Prime Minister Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen presided over here this morning the opening ceremony of the 2017 Cambodia International Business Summit.
This is a major business and investment conference in Phnom Penh bringing together top government officials, captains of industry and potential investors in the Kingdom.
Samdech Techo Hun Sen made remarks on Cambodia’s opportunities and potential as well as business challenges to all local and international participants.
This event is offering the opportunity for overseas companies to come together with Cambodian political and economic leaders to explore the country’s continuing economic development, to meet with potential partners and to discover their own Cambodian success story.
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* Orient paper, inc. Announces unaudited preliminary financial results for the first quarter 2017
* Q1 earnings per share $0.08
* Q1 revenue $25.3 million, down 9.4%
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March 19 (Reuters) - Amarillo Gold Corp:
* AMARILLO ANNOUNCES NON-BROKERED PRIVATE PLACEMENT
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Bangkok – The Prime Minister has declared the government’s intention to efficiently suppress all forms of corruption, while working with related units in achieving the goal.
Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha led government officials and representatives of various sectors to declare their determination to suppress corruption and wrongdoings, in marking this year’s International Anti-Corruption Day on December 9.
The participants vowed to remain honest, while upholding the principles of justice, benefit of the public, religion and the monarchy.
General Prayut then handed out awards recognizing individuals who had honored moral codes and transparency in government units in 2016-2017.
He stated that the corruption situation in Thailand has improved and stressed that counter corruption measures are part of the national strategy.
Trump's toadie Devin Nunes admitted to Fox's Bret Baier that he never even read the underlying intelligence he wrote about in his overhyped so-called "memo," right after he claimed that he saw abuses by FISA.
Nunes also promised to continue his witch hunt and blatant attempt to discredit the Mueller investigation for Trump and told Baier there are more "memos" to come, the next one being aimed at the State Department.
The question is whether the media will continue to chase them and aid Nunes in his effort to distract them from all the other rotten things this administration is doing -- or will they focus incessantly on the latest rabbit hole Republicans scream about?
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April 28 Federal Bank Ltd
* Says approved fund raising via issue of equity capital of up to 25 billion rupees
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Ramirez went 1-for-2 with a walk and the Tribe's lone RBI in Sunday's 4-1 loss to Detroit.
A sacrifice fly in the sixth inning pushed Ramirez into a tie for the AL lead with 13 RBI. Although the Indians dropped their second straight home series, Ramirez made the most of his three-game set versus Detroit. He went 7-for-11 with seven RBI and scored four times while raising his average 79 points over the weekend. He's now hitting .349/.412/.628 through 43 at-bats over the club's first 12 games.
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — Jarkel Joiner scored 21 points on 8-for-13 shooting, Damiyne Durham added 16 more and Cal State Bakersfield cruised to an 81-58 win over Missouri-Kansas City on Saturday night.
Cal State Bakersfield (10-13, 3-5 Western Athletic Conference) shot 56 per cent from the field, getting 16 assists on 31 baskets, and dominated inside with a 38-14 advantage in points in the paint. Moataz Aly and Justin Davis finished with 10 points each for the Roadrunners, whose win gave coach Greg McCall his 100th career victory.
Isaiah Ross opened the game with a 3-pointer to spark an 8-0 run for UMKC (6-19, 1-7), which still led 13-12 midway through the opening half before Cal State Bakersfield took over.
Joiner then hit a 3-pointer to put CSUB on top for good and spark a 32-7 run to take a 44-20 advantage into the break.
(WJHL) – The Pledge of Allegiance is an expression of patriotism and commitment to our country. The Bachman Bernard Family is proud to present the Daily Pledge from our local schools.
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U.S. Marshal's have arrested a Youngstown man just indicted by the Mahoning County Grand Jury amid allegations that over several years he had sexual contact with a five-year-old girl.
Marshals arrested 23-year-old Jeremiah Rodriguez Friday morning.
Rodriguez is facing three charges of rape, as well as charges of gross sexual imposition and disseminating material harmful to a juvenile.
Investigators say that from December 2015 up until July of this year, Rodriquez engaged in sexual conduct with a girl who was five when the alleged abuse began.
According to the indictment, there were several instances of the alleged sexual activity.
Rodriguez is also accused of disseminating obscene material.
If he is convicted, Rodriguez could face life in prison.
Washington (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Ravens, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.
Per Michael Gehlken of the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Washington was limited in the Raiders' final practice of the week Friday, which came on the heels of limited showings Wednesday and Thursday. The lack of a full practice this week fogs Washington's availability a bit heading into Sunday, but even at optimal health, he hasn't proven to be a major factor in the Raiders' struggling backfield. Through the first four games, he's carried the ball 11 times for 28 yards while gaining 57 yards through the air on 10 catches.
The Rockford Police Department and Rockford Public Schools will participate in an emergency exercise Tuesday.
An active shooter simulation will begin at 9 a.m. at East High School on Charles Street.
There will be emergency responders and high school students participating in the drill, which is expected to end at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday.
The drill will simulate an active shooter scenario. The public is reminded that it is only a drill.
A Long Island teen has been arrested in the stabbing death of his mother, police sya.
Jacob Beechem, 18, is accused of stabbing his mother, 47-year-old Donette Beechem, inside their Coram home during an argument Wednesday morning.
Donette Beechem was pronounced dead at the scene.
Jacob, who fell out of a window as he tried to run away from the Steven Place home, was taken to Stony Brook Hospital to be treated, police said.
He's been charged with second-degree murder and will be arraigned at a later date. It wasn't clear if he had an attorney.
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Second Sunday is a free family art making event at Hyde Park Art Center. Join artist Juarez Hawkins in creating your own personal collage, using the William Walker exhibit as inspiration. All materials provided. Participate with artist Stephanie Lupu in Puppet Palooza…come one come all to this puppet making workshop. Create and play with your own puppet. All materials are provided.
April 24 (Reuters) - POLISH FINANCIAL SUPERVISION AUTHORITY (KNF):
* SAYS THAT ON APRIL 20 IT FILED A NOTICE TO NATIONAL PUBLIC PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE ABOUT THE SUSPICION OF COMMITTING A CRIME BY PERSONS REPRESENTING GETBACK
* THE NOTICE CONCERNS OFFENCES UNDER THE ARTICLE 100, RESOLUTION 1, OF THE ACT OF LAW ON PUBLIC OFFERING AND THE ARTICLE 183, RESOLUTION 1, OF THE ACT OF LAW ON TRADING OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
* IT ALSO ISSUED A DECISION TO INITIATE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS REGARDING AN IMPOSITION OF A PENALTY ON THE COMPANY REGARDING THE PUBLICATION OF CO’S Q 1 2017, H1 2017 AND Q3 2017 REPORTS
* SAYS THAT IT HAS SPOKEN TO THE COMPANY REGARDING ITS FINANCING AND TAKING MEASURES TO IMPROVE GETBACK’S FINANCIAL SITUATION
* KNF DEMANDED SUSPENSION OF TRADING OF ALL GETBACK FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AFTER CO SAID IT WAS IN TALKS WITH PKO BP AND POLSKI FUNDUSZ ROZWOJU (PFR) REGARDING FINANCING, WHAT BOTH ENTITIES DENIED
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Members of the Coast Guard a part of the Hurricane Maria Response in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico deliver supplies to an orphanage near Air Station Borinquen, Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017. As part of the Department of Homeland Security team, the Coast Guard is linked directly to FEMA and the overall federal hurricane recovery phase of the response to Hurricane Maria. (U.S. Coast Guard video by Petty Officer 2nd Class Jonathan Lally)
PATHUM THANI — A convenience store was completely destroyed after a speeding car crashed into to it and caught fire early on Tuesday. The car driver was badly hurt, police said.
The incident occurred about 12.30am on the Pathum Thani – Sena road in Sam Khok district.
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BOSTON -- Manager Terry Francona said left-hander Andrew Miller will make a rehab appearance on Wednesday at Class AAA Columbus. If everything goes well, Miller will rejoin the Indians Friday in Kansas City when the Indians open a three-game series against the Royals.
Miller has been on the disabled list since Aug. 2 with patella tendinitis in his right knee.
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IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — A University of Iowa benefactor has donated $5 million toward the renovation of Kinnick Stadium’s north end. The university announced Sunday, during Outback Bowl festivities in Tampa, Florida, that Ted and Deb Pacha had made a contribution to the $90 million project. In October the Board of Regents approved the project plans, which include a second deck for seating, new restrooms, expanded concourses and improved concessions. The project is expected to be finished before the 2019 season.
Ted Pacha said in a university news release that he and his wife “have a great passion for the mission of Iowa athletics and are extremely proud to take a leadership role in the Kinnick Edge Campaign.”
And to think Ben Affleck is known for making his directorial debut with Gone Baby Gone.
In a new interview with The Guardian in which he assesses the currently impressive state of his career after hitting some memorable lows along the way, Affleck fondly recalled the actual first production he directed—a short film called I Killed My Lesbian Wife, Hung Her on a Meat Hook, and Now I Have a Three Picture Deal at Disney.
"Yeah, the title is the best thing about it," he deadpanned. But apparently there was some method to his madness even then, in 1993, just four years before he and Matt Damon would win Best Original Screenplay Oscars for Good Will Hunting.
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From iconic must-sees to stunning natural wonders, the US is full of incredible attractions.
But there's an oft-overlooked category often relegated to the "cheesy" category: record-breaking attractions.
Luckily the team at Homes.com put together an infographic detailing the most "iconic world record tourist attraction" in every state. To do this they looked at every place in each state that claims to be the world's tallest, largest, etc., and chose the best one to visit based on visitor reviews.
While some of these attractions are truly record-certified, others simply claim to be record breaking.
From the World's Largest Chest of Drawers in North Carolina to the World's Largest Holstein Cow in North Dakota, here are some unusual attractions that you've probably never heard of.
Ramon Oladimeji The eight-year-old trial of a former governor of Oyo State, Rashidi Ladoja, for an alleged fraud of N4.7bn, was stalled on Tuesday due to lack of preparation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. The case, which was filed against Ladoja since 2009, had been scheduled to start afresh on Tuesday before Justice […]
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Shah Rukh Khan has the perfect New Year’s gift for his fans. The actor revealed two new posters of his much awaited film Raees on Monday.
One features SRK’s close up avatar where he is dressed in a Pathani suit and is captioned, “O #Zaalima,” while the other poster shows him and actor Mahira Khan touching foreheads.
Tu shama hai toh yaad rakhna... Main bhi hoon parwana... pic.twitter.com/d0Y002yKyT — Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) January 2, 2017
SRK captioned it, “Tu shama hai toh yaad rakhna... Main bhi hoon parwana...”
The trailer and song Laila Main Laila from the film have been a hit among the actor’s fans. These teasers have also been retweeted 2500 time in just three hours.
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Raees hits the big screens on January 25.
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on Tuesday said his government is nurturing youngsters to become job creators and not job-seekers.
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Addressing the nation from the Red Fort on Independence Day , Modi said: "Change in demand and technology is changing the nature of jobs .""We are nurturing our youngsters to be job creators and not job-seekers," he said.He also said under the Mudra Scheme many people across the nation have benefited as the government has provided them loans without asking for any guaranty.
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On Sept. 30, South Beach Nightclub hosted the Lone Star Volleyball Association’s Miss LSVA-Houston Strong, a benefit for Tropical Storm Harvey Survivors. All proceeds from the event went to the Montrose Center’s LGBTQ Harvey Relief Fund, with South Beach donating a portion of liquor sales.
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NEWARK, N.J. (AP)  A United Airlines flight bound for Italy has been canceled after fuel gushed from one of its wings as it taxied to the runway at Newark Liberty International Airport.
The spill occurred Tuesday night. Witnesses said the fuel came from the edge of the plane's left wing, but it wasn't clear what caused the leak, where it originated or how much fuel was spilled.
Authorities say Flight 170 was scheduled to depart for Venice at 6:55 p.m. Passengers aboard the plane were put up in a hotel overnight, and the airline was hoping to book them on a new flight Wednesday.
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LONDON -- The Spice Girls have confirmed plans to work together for the first time in six years, though details of the projects remain undisclosed.
Photos released Friday showed a meeting of Victoria "Posh Spice" Beckham, Melanie "Sporty Spice" Chisholm, Emma "Baby Spice" Bunton, Melanie "Scary Spice" Brown and Geri "Ginger Spice" Horner.
Publicist Jo Milloy later released a statement saying "the time now feels right to explore some incredible new opportunities together."
It said new projects would "embrace the original essence of the Spice Girls, while reinforcing our message of female empowerment for future generations."
The Sun newspaper says projects could include a TV talent show, though it said Saturday a live tour isn't planned.
The Spice Girls were a 1990s phenomenon, and last reunited at the 2012 London Olympics.
Members of the Southern Georgian Bay OPP continued to crack down on drinking and driving this past weekend by setting up 23 R.I.D.E. checks.
The vehicle check stops were set up across Tiny, Tay and Georgian Bay Townships and the Town of Penetanguishene resulting in over 1,148 drivers being checked for drinking and driving offences.
On Dec. 8, a 66-year-old Midland man lost his driver's licence for three days after registering a "warn" on the roadside screening device at a R.I.D.E. in Penetanguishene. A "warn" is issued if someone's blood alcohol level registers between .05 and .08.
OPP investigate number of collisions
If you've run out of beauty videos, cat videos, and literally everything else the internet has to offer, rejoice! A plethora of Friends bloopers have been lurking around YouTube this entire time, and they are legitimately a *joy* to watch. We've rounded up the best of the best, but fair warning: millions of these things exist, and you will end up in a blooper spiral which could last up to several hours/days. You've been warned.
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Denmark is preparing a ban on full-face coverings such as the niqab and the burqa after a majority of parliament backed a law change Friday.
A majority of lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have announced their intention to vote in favor of what local media calls a “Burqa ban.” France, Belgium, the Netherlands and Austria have all imposed similar restrictions in recent years with politicians citing oppression of women as one of the main reasons.
“Oppression of women is extremely illiberal,” Jan E. Jørgensen of the Danish Left party told public broadcaster DR. “On the other hand, it’s also extremely illiberal to tell people what they can and can’t wear.”
Jakob Ellemann-Jensen of Denmark’s center-right government said the ban was not particularly aimed at religions clothing.
Retailers and restaurants have enjoyed an Easter bounce as consumers splashed out more over the weekend than last year, driven by the rise of online shopping and casual dining.
Industry executives had hoped the mild weather and the timing of payday would provide some relief for struggling high streets. And that optimism has been vindicated, according to figures from Barclaycard.
The credit card provider said in-store sales rose by 14pc year-on-year on Good Friday and Saturday. However, online retailers continued to increase their market share at the expense of the high street, with internet purchase volumes rising by 26pc compared with the previous year.
Across the whole retail sector the level of sales increased by 12pc, while the total value rose by only 7pc, indicating both a high level of price discounting and smaller purchases.
SAN FRANCISCO (CBS SF) — Chevron employees have marched in the San Francisco Pride Parade for decades, but how did this proud tradition begin?
Brent Lok was an organizer and among those who marched first in the 1990s.
“We wanted to march in the gay pride parade as an employee group,” he said. “So we created a banner and a t-shirt.”
The t-shirt was a simply white shirt with the words — “People Are.” — written across the chest with a pink triangle.
“The t-shirt was based on at that time a very popular Chevron ad that had a tag line that said ‘People Do,’ he said. “So basically it said people are gay.”
Dawn Lemoine was also among that first parade contingent.
“It was scary but proud to walk down the streets of San Francisco saying we are Chevron,” she said.
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MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday he would take part in a meeting in Vienna to discuss how to maintain the Iran nuclear deal, two months after Washington said it would pull out of the pact.
FILE PHOTO: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov attends a news conference after a meeting with U.N. special envoy on Syria Staffan de Mistura in Moscow, Russia March 29, 2018. REUTERS/Sergei Karpukhin
Foreign ministers from Iran and the five world powers still party to the accord will meet in Vienna on Friday, Iranian state news agency IRNA reported on Tuesday.
WASHINGTON A U.S. Justice Department lawyer said at a court hearing Wednesday it could take "weeks or months" before regulators decide whether to approval a software fix for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV diesel vehicles.
In May, the Justice Department sued Fiat Chrysler, accusing the Italian-American automaker of illegally using software to bypass emission controls in 104,000 diesel vehicles sold since 2014. Fiat Chrysler hopes regulators will quickly approve the company's proposed software update as part of certifying 2017 diesel models to allow them to go on sale.
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On Thursday, Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin named Patrick Wyrick to fill the vacant seat on the State Supreme Court.
Wyrick, 35, has served in the Attorney General’s office in the role of Solicitor General since 2011.
Wyrick is set to succeed Steven Taylor, whose seat became vacant when Taylor retired in 2016.
“Patrick Wyrick is well positioned to tackle the difficult constitutional questions the Oklahoma Supreme Court must confront,” said Fallin. “He has litigated several significant constitutional law cases involving almost every frequently litigated provision in our state constitution. I have confidence he will perform his new duties with integrity and professionalism.”
This appointment is Fallin’s first to Oklahoma’s High Court.
The President and CEO of the Oklahoma Chamber of Commerce, Fred Morgan, issued the following statement on Wyrick's’s appointment:
OSLO May 2 France's Total said on Tuesday it needed more time to assess whether an accident at a South Korean shipyard could delay the delivery of its Martin Linge oil platform to Norway.
Six people died and more than 20 were injured when a crane collapsed onto a section of the platform at a Samsung Heavy Industries shipyard on Monday in Geoje, South Korea's Yonhap News Agency reported.
"It's too early to say how this would affect the platform's delivery. We still need to assess the damage," a spokesman for Total's Norwegian subsidiary said.
"We planned to sail the platform from South Korea before summer to install it during July or August, and it's still the plan," he added.
The trip takes nearly two months.
Total owns a 51 percent stake in the Martin Linge license, while Norwegian state-owned Petoro has 30 percent and Statoil 18 percent.
No Total employees were killed or injured, the company said. (Reporting by Nerijus Adomaitis; editing by Susan Thomas)
MEXICO CITY Two inmates were killed and 13 injured during a prison riot in northern Mexico, the government of the state of Nuevo Leon said on Tuesday, the second fatal security breach within a week in the country's troubled prison system.
The deaths occurred in the Cadereyta penitentiary near the city of Monterrey after about 50 inmates attacked the prison's pharmacy and set fire to cells, the government said.
It was the second consecutive day of violence there. On Monday, two guards and five prisoners were hurt after inmates blocked corridors in the facility with burning mattresses.
On Friday, three inmates died in a prison riot in the neighbouring state of Tamaulipas after a jailbreak.
In February 2016, 49 people were killed in a massive gang fight in the Topo Chico prison in Monterrey.
(Reporting by Anahi Rama; Editing by Michael Perry)
Stanford re-signed with the Jets on Monday.
Stanford was released by the Jets in a procedural move last Friday but now returns as expected after just a couple of days. The 26-year-old played nine games for New York last season, totaling 22 tackles while also starting three of those contests. After dealing with an ankle problem last term, Stanford will hope to make the team's roster again as a depth linebacker and special teams contributor.
AZRAQ REFUGEE CAMP, Jordan (AP) — International aid groups say about 8,500 Syrians are still locked up behind barbed wire in a no-go section of Jordan's second-largest refugee camp, despite initial assurances in 2016 the arrangement is temporary.
The Jordan INGO Forum, an alliance of 60 groups, asked Jordan to expedite security screenings of those held in Azraq camp's "Village 5," saying that at the current pace this would take until October 2020.
The alliance asked Jordan in a recent report to lift movement restrictions on Syrians in camps.
Coordinator Yannick Martin said on Tuesday that Jordan has done much to host Syrian refugees, but that "a frank dialogue needs to take place" on movement restrictions.
Jordan says its security is paramount, that it shoulders a heavy refugee burden and that its security vetting is exemplary.
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SLIDELL, La. -- Would you stop for gas if you saw this at the pumps?
This creepy video shows a massive swarm of mayflies taking over a convenience store in Slidell, Louisiana.
"I saw it last night around 11 and it was crazy," says Dalton Bond, who witnessed the swarm firsthand.
Kenny Hickman, who captured the frenzy on his cell phone, says it's unlike anything he's ever seen.
"I started filming it with my phone and I'm like I'm not getting out,” Hickman tells WGNO.
Thankfully, mayflies have a short lifespan and typically live for roughly 24 hours.
"I'm either having them for dinner, up my ears, up my nose, I haven't seen so many before swarm," says Hickman.
Just like moths, mayflies are attracted to light, so a bright gas station fits the bill no matter how unnerving their buggy behavior seems to us.
According to Entomology Today, mayfly swarms are common in late spring and early summer during mating season.
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In December 2015, the 27-year-old woman was being held at Pine Grove Correctional Centre in Prince Albert, Sask. when she was found in distress in her cell.
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Reid Travis, who led Stanford in scoring and rebounding last season, has decided to withdraw from the upcoming NBA draft to be a graduate transfer at Kentucky, FRS Sports Network reported Wednesday.
He would be eligible to play next season for the Wildcats, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.
Travis, 6-8 and 240 pounds, averaged 19.5 points and 8.7 rebounds for the Cardinal last season. He was a two-time All-Pac-12 selection at Stanford and is 16th on the schools career scoring list with 1,427 points.
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Travis departure isnt a complete shocker. From a May 3 post on a Louisville fan site:
If you are the fan that reads into rumors and message boards then you possibly know that theres been a lot of talk of Travis graduating after three years and electing to play his senior season somewhere else.
The driver of a silver Lexus was shot to death as he drove on Lake Shore Drive near Fullerton Avenue early Wednesday.
The 25-year-old man was heading south around 3:45 a.m. when another car pulled up and someone opened fire, hitting him several times, police said.
The driver crashed into the center median. He was taken to Illinois Masonic Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. Two other people in the car were not hurt.
Police were investigating whether the shooting was gang-related, officials said.
Officers blocked off the southbound lanes from Belmont Avenue to Chicago Avenue for nearly three hours as officers with flashlights searched for evidence. Several squad cars surrounded the Lexus.
About 6:30 a.m., the car was towed away and police reopened the southbound lanes.
The shooting took place along a stretch of the drive between North Avenue Beach and the Lincoln Park Zoo.
× UConn to play Quinnipiac tonight, looking to make the Sweet 16 for a 25th straight season
STORRS — UConn will play Quinnipiac on Monday night, looking to make the Sweet 16 for a 25th straight season.
Azura Stevens scored 26 points and 10 rebounds to lead six UConn players in double figures and the Huskies opened their NCAA Tournament with a 140-52 defeat of Saint Francis (Pa.) on Saturday.
“I don’t think (the UMBC) game put extra pressure on us, but watching a No. 1 go down kind of motivated us to kind of come out from the start to be ready to go,” Stevens said.
The women’s top seed set a record for points in a tournament game and all-time NCAA records for points in a period (55 in the first) and a half (94 in the first). And UConn’s 88-point margin of victory was the second-biggest in tournament history. Baylor beat Texas Southern by 89 in the 2017 tournament.
The previous record for points in a tournament game was 121. The previous mark for points in a half was 80 and for a quarter was 45.
20:21 Reported News Briefs Kislev 23, 5778 , 11/12/17 Kislev 23, 5778 , 11/12/17 PM returns Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu's plane landed in Israel a little while ago. Netanyahu returned from a visit to France for a meeting with President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday and to Brussels on Monday for a meeting with European Union foreign ministers in Brussels. ► ◄ Last Briefs
× Police investigate non-fatal shooting on Milwaukee’s north side
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that took place Tuesday night, July 3 on the city’s north side.
It happened near 44th and Hampton at around 8:30 p.m.
According to police, a 22-year-old man was dropped off at a hospital and is expected to be OK.
Police are looking into the circumstances of the incident and are searching for a suspect.
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Authorities in Austin, Texas, say an explosion has injured at least 2 people, but they haven't determined the cause.
Clashes have erupted between police and protesters in Spain’s northeastern Catalan city of Lleida after a judicial ruling ordered the city’s museum to return 44 pieces of religious art to the neighboring regional government of Aragon.
Regional police cordoned off the area around Lleida Museum early Monday as technicians prepared to remove the disputed artwork.
Several hundred people turned up to protest the transfer and there were brief scuffles and police baton charges as officers tried to move them further away from the museum.
An Aragon provincial court had given till Monday for the museum to hand over the art — which was originally housed in the region’s Sijena monastery — following a 2015 court ruling.
Catalonia bought the art from nuns in 1983 but the court ruled the sale illegal.
Tolo News: A clinic, established two and half years ago in southern Helmand province, uses water therapy and counseling to treat drug addicts rather than medication. Clinic staff said water therapy was more effective than prescribing medicine. The clinic is now however run by a recovering addict who was once a patient at the clinic. Click here to read more (external link).
A home in Foleshill has been cordoned off by police.
It's believed police spent a number of hours at the property on Tuesday.
Officers were first seen at the junction of St Lawrence’s Road and Foleshill Road at around 1.30pm and vehicles are still here this morning.
The Telegraph has contacted West Midlands Police for details of what happened.
One resident who contacted the Telegraph said: “I first saw police standing outside at about 4.30pm, they were still there at 7.40pm and sitting in a van outside the shop at 11pm.”
Reporter Ben Eccleston is at the scene.
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Bleak, funny 'Three Billboards' unearths a small town's dark side This rural drama is the best yet from playwright and filmmaker Martin McDonagh (“In Bruges,” “Seven Psychopaths”), and one of Frances McDormand’s greatest performances. As the tough-as-nails Mildred Hayes, whose...
Thoughtful ‘RoboCop’ surpasses original The 1987 “RoboCop” was a good movie, if you like bad movies. And who doesn’t? The remake is something quite different: thoughtful, grounded, more interested in questions of free will and...
Abbie Cornish is getting headliner treatment She usually sleeps with her phone on silent. But six months ago, Abbie Cornish was awakened by her aggressively vibrating phone. “I thought, ‘Why is my phone blowing up?’’’ she...
Hunky prospectors scale the Canadian Rockies in 'Klondike' What would you do for a Klondike bar? What would you do for a “Klondike” miniseries? Actors, directors, crew — and even the lowly paid extras — found out the...
U.S. stocks dipped Wednesday as investors worried about weak retail sales and oil prices sank.
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× 2nd jury deadlocks on DUI charges in crash that injured boy
SAN DIEGO – For the second time, a jury has deadlocked on DUI and hit-and-run charges against a Mexican citizen accused of causing a crash that seriously injured a 6-year-old boy.
Constantino Banda, a Mexican citizen accused of driving drunk and causing a hit-and-run collision in San Ysidro that seriously injured a 6-year- old boy.
The jury in the retrial told the judge Monday that members were unable to agree on a verdict. They had been deliberating since last Wednesday.
A jury in Banda’s first trial also deadlocked on the DUI and hit-and-run charges, but they found Banda guilty of misdemeanor battery, vandalism and driving without a license.
This developing story will be updated as more information becomes available.
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Sheppard House comprises of two bathing suites, a therapy room, a counselling room, one main lounge, an art and craft room, a suite of offices, disabled toilets and a kitchen. The building is fully accessible. Staff aim to encourage clients to move from passive recipient to active participants, by increased involvement ensuring that personalisation is at the core of what they do. Staff provide hobbies that use hand control and movement, therefore increasing dexterity, engaging memory through singing, music and reminiscence. In promoting 'a can do' attitude, mobility is increased through exercise programmes that are inclusive regardless of physical ability and mental capacity. Staff support the families with regular signposting and work closely with referral personnel across the Forest of Dean and Gloucestershire. They provide daily respite support for carers to have a break from their day to day care commitments.
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Kia Motors Corp. on Tuesday launched the all-new turbo-charged Morning city car to offer more options to customers.
Kia Motors has added two new choices to the carmaker's existing 1-liter gasoline-powered Morning: one with a powerful turbo direct-injection engine and the other that has a liquefied petroleum gas injection (LPI) mill, the carmaker said in a statement.
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The car is sold as the Picanto in some overseas markets.The Morning with a less powerful turbo engine is already in the market and the LPI-powered Morning has been relaunched mainly for small businesses, a company spokesman said.The Morning vehicles sell for 12 million won-14 million won ($10,500-$12,300) in the domestic market, it said.Kia's Morning and Soul multipurpose vehicle, GM Korea Co.'s Chevrolet Spark and certain imported vehicles compete with each other in South Korea's small car market. Passenger vehicle sales in Asia's fourth-largest economy stand at around 1.8 million annually. (Yonhap)
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There's nothing like a vacation to help you clear your head and forget about the daily grind. But if you have children, it can be tough to find an opportunity to take a trip without them. Cruise lines are taking the hint, and have designed excursions at sea with the youngest travelers in mind. They've curated kid-friendly experiences with the video games and animated characters they love. But while your kids may be looking forward to their chance to get up close and personal with their favorite characters, you may be trying to figure out how to get through it all without getting frustrated.
The idea of a kid-centric cruise might not sound like a lot of fun to you. But just because the cruise is geared towards tiny tots doesn't mean you can't enjoy yourself as well. There are lots of ways for parents to have a little fun of their own on kids' cruises.
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Country singer Eric Church carries himself like a rock star in concert—the guy is a fan of pyrotechnics—but in the studio he’s a far more complex creature. Without straying too far from commercial country radio’s norms, his records have flirted with honky tonk and outlaw country (Merle Haggard guested on his blockbuster 2006 debut Sinners Like Me ), as well as rustic folk music. His latest record, 2015’s Mr. Misunderstood , may be his greatest commercial gambit yet, a record that looks as much to the mellow, low-key sounds of modern alt-country and Americana as it does to country radio. The record features guest appearances from blues singer Susan Tedeschi and Rhiannon Giddens of the old-time country band Carolina Chocolate Drops.
February 14, 2017, 6:47 PM | Hair loss seemed to be an unavoidable result of chemotherapy. But two new studies are showing the effectiveness of cold cap therapy to prevent hair loss, reports Barry Petersen.
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Monday said promotion of literature in the country can bring greater understanding and inculcate a culture of tolerance among the masses.
While talking to his Adviser on National History and Literary Heritage Irfan Siddique here at the PM House, the Prime Minister urged making the organisations dedicated to development of arts, culture and literature in the country more effective.
He also called for encouraging the habit of reading among the masses to help create a society that was more accommodating.
The Prime Minister assured provision of all resources to the writers, poets and intellectuals for promotion of their literary works.
The Adviser to the Prime Minister on National History and Literary Heritage Irfan Siddique also shared with the Prime Minister the objectives of the fourth international conference on “Language, Literature and Society” that would be held from January 5 to 8 in Islamabad.
Organizers hope to reach a goal of $25,000 by year’s end to fund the Weekend Food for Kids program in the coming year. The program provides food for children who may have little food at home over the weekend. The food is discretely distributed at schools. Donations pay for the food. The Weekend Food for Kids program and the Monthly Community Pantry are under the umbrella of the Neighbors Feeding Neighbors nonprofit agency. Donations can be mailed to Neighbors Feeding Neighbors, P.O. Box 866, Granbury, Texas 76048.
IRS Agrees Reorganization Ruling on Boot Treatment Seems Odd
An IRS official acknowledged that a letter ruling regarding the treatment of boot in a taxpayer's section 368(a)(1) reorganization seems peculiar after practitioners claimed it was inconsistent with the section 356(a) gain recognition rules.
Practitioners have spent a large amount of time trying to figure out the IRS's ruling (LTR 201721014) concerning a downstream merger, said Eileen Marshall of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati. The treatment of the boot - the stock distribution - was confusing because it deviated from the "boot within gain" rule, she said, noting that the IRS cited that rule in section 356 and reg. section 1.356-1(a).
Walhalla, SC— Doris Lenor Smith, 77, of 113 Airy Springs Road, Walhalla. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, February 15, 2017 in the Davenport Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow at Courtenay Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00-2:00 PM, Wednesday, prior to the service at Davenport Funeral Home. Flowers are accepted. The family is at their respective homes.
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The baseball that curiously stuck to Yadier Molina's chest protector during a game this month was sold for $2,015 in a St. Louis Cardinals online auction. There were 58 bids for the ball, and the winner was declared when the auction closed Sunday night.
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NAPA, Calif. -- Tyler Duncan chipped in from the fringe for eagle on the par-5 18th hole Friday to take the second-round lead in the season-opening Safeway Open.
Making his second career PGA Tour start, Duncan shot a 6-under 66 for a one-stroke lead over defending champion Brendan Steele at Silverado Resort and Spa.
Duncan, the Web.com Tour graduate who shared the first-round lead with Steele and Tom Hoge, also had seven birdies and three bogeys to reach 13-under 131.
Steele had six birdies and a bogey in a 67. He's 30 under is his past six rounds in the event.
Chesson Hadley, who began the second round seven shots behind the leaders, broke the course record with a career-best 61 to get within two strokes. He had an eagle, 10 birdies and a bogey. His previous career best was a 64 in the opening round of the 2015 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am.
Hadley, who regained his PGA Tour card on the Web.com Tour money list, parred the final two holes.
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Don't cry fans! It may be the final season of "The Originals," but the show is not going quietly into the night. Expect lots of drama among your favorite vampires, wolves and witches. And speaking of witches, I speak with one of the most powerful ones on television "Hope Mikaelson" played by actress Danielle Rose Russell. She has plenty to say about this season and revelations about her character. Plus, the New Jersey-born startlet is headed to spin-off world with an untitled show based off of "The Originals." The Mikaelsons live on. Watch Danielle and the rest of the supernatural cast on Wednesdays at 9pm on PIX11.
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Monday, December 11, 2017
While tunneling beneath a ceremonial platform in the palace complex of the ancient Maya site of Waka’, a team of archaeologists led by David Freidel of Washington University in St. Louis uncovered the tomb of one of the city’s early rulers. The burial chamber contained a set of ceramic cups and a spouted vessel that may have been used to serve a powerful hallucinogenic drink. Pottery styles suggest that the grave dates to between A.D. 300 and 350. Archaeologists also found a small jade mask covered with cinnabar, a bright red pigment, with the skeleton. The mask may have been worn on a belt as an ornament that portrayed a royal ancestor. A rectangular symbol on the mask’s forehead seems to link the ruler to the Kaanul kingdom, a powerful nation that fought for centuries against the kingdom of Tikal, just 45 miles away from Waka’.
Chennai: DMK legislators were sent out of the Tamil Nadu assembly on Wednesday after they demanded a discussion on a television channel sting alleging money was paid for ruling party legislators to vote for Chief Minister K. Palaniswami.
The DMK legislators raised the issue of AIADMK MLAs being allegedly paid huge sums of money and gold ahead of a trust vote in the assembly. Speaker P. Dhanapal refused permission to discuss the matter saying it was sub-judice.
As DMK members continued to create a ruckus, they was evicted from the house. The DMK MLAs led by their leader M.K. Stalin then staged a demonstration on the Kamarajar Road, affecting movement of traffic.
Despite the bedlam, the government placed the Goods and Services Tax Bill in the house.
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to grant more time to AIADMK general secretary VK Sasikala who was convicted in a case of disproportionate assets to surrender before a Bengaluru special court.
After the apex court’s order, Sasikala left Poes Garden to visit the Jayalalithaa memorial at Marina Beach where she paid a floral tribute.
Meanwhile, on Tuesday, AIADMK general secretary and former Chief Minister late Jayalalithaa’s close aide VK Sasikala has been found guilty of corruption by the Supreme Court.
She also barred from contesting an election for the next ten years. Apart from it the apex court also ordered to surrender immediately to serve four years jail.
Proud daughters of national celebrating 70th Independence Day in Islamabad.
Girls dancing in the rally to mark 70th Independence Day at Numaish Chowrangi, Karachi.
Citizens are holding National Independence celebrations rally on the occasion of the Pakistan Independence Day, in Lahore
Attendees hold National flag arrive during a ceremony to celebrate the country's 70th Independence Day at the mausoleum of Muhammad Ali Jinnah in Karachi
Chandler police report that in early February they began an online investigation looking for people downloading child porn. They located several files attached to a home in Chandler near Guadalupe and Higley roads.
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CROWN POINT — Mrs. Wendy Winchell, her late husband Raymond Winchell of Crown Point and Mr. Dale Rafferty and his wife Debbie Rafferty of Ticonderoga announce the engagement of their daughter, Alisha Rafferty, to Jeremy Dorr of Crown Point.
Dorr is the son of Frank and Patricia Dorr of Crown Point.
Rafferty is a 2008 graduate of Ticonderoga High School and also a graduate from the cosmetology program at CV-Tech Mineville. She currently works at A Cut Above Hairstyles as a hairdresser.
Dorr is a 2004 graduate of Crown Point Central School and studied graphic design and animation at the University of Bridgeport in Connecticut. He is currently self employed with his own business as a general contractor. An Aug. 19, 2017 wedding is planned in Ticonderoga.
Jalen Lecque is fresh off a breakout season after emerging as one of the most explosive players in America. As a junior, the Bronx native became an internet sensation thanks to his jaw-dropping drives to the basket. Nicknamed “Baby Westbrook,” the 6-4 guard is ranked among the top -10 recruits in the Class of 2019.
The Minnesota Twins halted Ervin Santana's rehab assignment because the veteran right-hander has ongoing discomfort in his right middle finger and is unable to properly grip the ball.
Santana, who had surgery on the finger in February, will see a specialist.
The Twins had been hopeful that he could return in late May or early June, but this news is likely to push back that timeline. Santana, 35, struggled badly with command Tuesday and did not have much velocity on his fastball.
The Twins also put center fielder Byron Buxton back on the disabled list with a fractured left big toe.
Buxton fractured the toe in April when he was on a rehab assignment to deal with migraines. He returned May 10 but has struggled, batting .156 with no home runs and four RBIs.
"But let's keep the focus on the people of Portland, many of whom live in poverty, unsheltered, or barely sheltered. Today, Portland is failing them. And when the City fails to protect its most vulnerable residents, it fails us all."
A man has been arrested for failing to stop for police on Scarborough sea front.
The 23-year-old was detained at 2.50pm in Sandside.
A car has now been removed from the scene.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - A judge in Philadelphia has denied Meek Mill's request for a new trial and the removal of another judge from the rapper's case.
President Judge Leon Tucker told Mill in a Wednesday hearing that he doesn't have jurisdiction over the matter.
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ordered Mill's release from prison last month where he was serving a two- to four-year sentence on a probation violation related to a decade-old gun and drug conviction.
Mill's lawyers want Judge Genece Brinkley removed from his case. They allege she's been waging a vendetta against the rapper, including sending him to prison for the probation violations.
She has strongly defended her impartiality.
Prosecutors say they believe Mill should get a new trial because of questions raised about the credibility of his arresting officer.
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Taeyang of Big Bang on Monday revealed the teaser video for “Darling,” the title song for his upcoming album “White Night.”The video, uploaded on YG Entertainment‘s official blog www.yg-life.com, featuring the K-pop star alone on a glacier, atop a skyscraper, and running through a sandstorm.“I had this song since four years ago, and I tried many variations with this. Couples would empathize with this song,” said Taeyang.Taeyang will drop the new album at 6 p.m. on Wednesday.(minsikyoon@heraldcorp.com)
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Police in Rusternburg are investigating the death of five people after a horrific accident along the N4 last night.
JOHANNESBURG - Police in Rusternburg are investigating the death of five people after a horrific accident along the N4 last night.
Five people lost their lives when a bakkie and a sedan collided.
Another occupant of the sedan escaped with minor to moderate injuries.
ER24 spokesman Werner Vermaak says the driver of the bakkie was treated and assessed by another service on scene and later transported to a nearby hospital.
“Two women and three men succumbed to their injuries before paramedics arrived.”
Cardi B recently came to a shocking revelation, Donald Glover and Childish Gambino are the same person.
While Cardi wouldn’t be the first person to be confused, we can’t help but think about all of the other celebrities who have adopted alter egos over the years. Hit the flip to recall a few.
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YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WYTV) – Police are investigating the armed robbery of a taxi cab driver in Youngstown.
Independent Taxi Cab Company reported the robbery of one of its cab drivers on Wednesday night.
The driver told police that he picked up three men from the Rockford Village apartments around 11:50 p.m. They told him that they needed a ride to a location on Rutledge Drive, where they robbed the driver at gunpoint, according to a police report.
According to the report, the driver’s cell phone was stolen.
The 29-year-old man told police that after the robbery, he drove to Maranatha Court to 911.
The report didn’t provide a detailed description of the robbers.
Minnesota-born Allie Brunnette says she couldn't be happier than to be inaugurating another year in her home state. "I am 23 years old, and I grew up in Byron a and attended college at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities with a major in journalism," Brunnette said.
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SMFG starts Japanese green train in senior
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMFG) came to the market with a seven year senior unsecured bond on Wednesday to finance green projects, with Mizuho still in the pipeline for a green deal of its own.
April 24 (Reuters) - Renta 4 Banco SA:
* Q1 NET PROFIT 4.3 MILLION EUROS VERSUS 3.8 MILLION EUROS YEAR AGO
* Q1 NET INTEREST INCOME 627,000 EUROS VERSUS 721,000 EUROS YEAR AGO
* CAPITAL RATIO CET1 FULLY LOADED AT ABOUT 18.2 PERCENT AT END-MARCH
* TO PROPOSE COMPLEMENTARY DIVIDEND OF 0.10 EURO PER SHARE
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Guillermo del Toro's Cold War-era fairytale 'The Shape of Water' swam away with a leading seven nominations from the Golden Globes, while the HBO drama 'Big Little Lies' led the television nominees with six nods. (Dec. 11) AP
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Pembina Pipeline Corp:
* Pembina Pipeline Corporation announces $600 million public note offering
* Agreed to issue $600 million of senior unsecured medium-term notes​
* Net proceeds will be used to repay short-term indebtedness of co under credit facilities, to fund Pembina's capital program​
* Offering to be conducted in 2 tranches; $350 million principal amount through re-opening co's 2.99% medium-term notes, series 8, due Jan 22, 2024​
* Offering also consisting of $250 million principal amount through re-opening of co's 4.74% medium-term notes, series 9, due Jan 21, 2047​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Investigators with the Columbia police have released a surveillance image of a vehicle wanted in an attempted murder investigation.
The car, which appears to be a possible green, mid-2000s model Toyota Corolla, is involved in a shooting in the 2800 block of Booker Street on April 20.
The occupants of the wanted vehicle shot at the victim's car, hitting him in the lower body. The 19-year-old victim then crashed into a vacant house. He was taken to the hospital and continues to receive medical treatment.
If you have any information on this vehicle or the suspect, you are asked to call CrimeStoppers at 1-888-CrimeSC.
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Guitarist / vocalist Oliver Hartmann (Avantasia, Echoes) has issued the following update:
"Back from the video shoot yesterday for the song/single 'Simple Man' -a duet featuring the great Eric Martin (Mr. Big) - yep, now Mr.X is official - from the forthcoming Hartmann album Hands On The Wheel'. Despite the fxxxxxg cold weather we all had loads of fun and warmed up ourselves with tea, coffee and hot slivovitz with honey. Especially the last one works more than great.
Thanks a lot to the whole team of Rock Antenne, Oliver Barth, Jürgen Votava, Basti, my better half Birgit Pezenka and everybody else who helped making yesterday a great day! Stay tuned for more news about the release."
For information and updates on Hartmann check out the official website here.
As Wake County commissioners met Wednesday to put the final touches on a $1.3 billion budget plan that includes $461 million for public schools, parents of some of the most vulnerable students are worried they will be left behind.
Levante has unveiled their 2018/19 home jersey from Macron. The latest home jersey from the Granotas (Frogs) combines style, class, and tradition befitting for the Valencia-based club.
Levante’s home jersey is an update of their classic blue and garnet striped jerseys, with additional white accents. The collar is a classic blue fold-over with a placket, with matching blue sleeves and red bits on the cuffs.
White “Macron men” appear on either shoulder, with the LaLiga patch on the right sleeve.
Sublimated stripes appear at the front of the jersey for added detail, as the chest has a white Macron wordmark and Levante’s crest on either side. Garnet bits can be seen on both sides at the hem. The full kit has blue shorts and blue and garnet striped socks. Betway has been added as a shirt sponsor.
Costumed revelers let loose during SantaCon She’s naughty and nice all at once. A spirited gal reaches The Copper Still, a bar on Second Avenue in the East Village that hosted SantaCon revelers on Saturday. The...
The photos these Santas will be sorry to see The raunchy Santa-themed bar crawl started in Brooklyn and slowly migrated down toward the Lower East Side.
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Michigan State Police are investigating after a man died in police custody.
Devon Glass, 26, was in a fight Wednesday night at Touch of Class Nightclub, which resulted in his arrest.
Relatives said Glass complained he was hurt and needed to go to the hospital, but officers with the River Rouge Police Department instead took him to their police station where he died.
Michigan State Police are conducting an independent investigation to determine what happened, while River Rouge Police are not commenting.
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Robinson beat Marshall 69-59 to win the Little Illini Conference regular season title. Dylan Dirks had 20 points for the Maroons in the win.
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Lamar Odom Hits BIG3 Game, ... Talks Comeback
Lamar Odom Hits BIG3 Game, Talks Comeback
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Lamar Odom could be one step closer to getting back on the court -- he hit up the BIG3 games in L.A. over the weekend and chatted with league honchos about joining next season.
As we previously reported, Odom has been privately expressing interest in playing pro ball again -- and when Ice Cube found out, he extended an invitation to Odom ... as long as he gets in shape.
Fast forward to Sunday when the BIG3 rolled into L.A., and Lamar was on hand to witness the action.
We're told he had some friendly conversations with league officials about getting the ball rolling for his comeback. Seems this could really happen.
Odom was one of a TON of stars at the Staples Center for the action -- including Snoop, Jesse Williams, Chris Brown, LL Cool J, Jeanie Buss, T-Pain, Dwyane Wade, Chad Ochocinco and more.
A potential cut to the Department of Agriculture’s discretionary spending would be ill-timed for farmers and their lenders.
The Trump administration’s budget proposal, while thin on details, would reduce the agency’s discretionary funding by more than a fifth. That could threaten the agency’s federal loan guarantee program, which last year provided nearly $4.3 billion in assistance to help farmers buy agricultural necessities such as real estate, equipment and fertilizer.
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March 19 (Reuters) - Stantec Inc:
* STANTEC SIGNS LETTER OF INTENT TO ACQUIRE NORWEST
* STANTEC INC - SIGNED A LETTER OF INTENT TO ACQUIRE NORWEST CORPORATION​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
March is Women’s History Month and we want to celebrate the awesomely strong women in the Bay Area who haven’t been adequately recognized for their contributions to their communities, or to politics, business, science, education, sports, health or the arts.
Yes, they are the Bay Area’s “Hidden Figures.” They are serious change-makers, past and present. They may not be well-known but they should be.
And we need your help in finding out who they are and in making sure we all remember their names.
Please, if you know of any awesome women who deserve recognition send your suggestions to writer Martha Ross, mross@bayareanewsgroup.com.
Try to include a couple of sentences about why this woman (or group of women) are amazing and deserve consideration. Contact information is helpful.
Christine Proffitt tweeted out a photo of what appears to be a mating ball of watersnakes along the greenway with the message: "Watch out on the greenway today guys."
First Look: Renée Zellweger as Judy Garland in New Biopic ‘Judy’
Attorney George Leontire, an attorney on the defense team for Aaron Hernandez, who was convicted of murdering Odin Lloyd in 2013 and killed himself in his prison cell in 2017, says the former NFL player was tortured over the fact he was gay, TMZ Sports reports.
Leontire made the remarks in an Oxygen network special, Aaron Hernandez Uncovered.
Said Leontire: “Aaron and I talked about his sexuality. This man clearly was gay. [He] acknowledged it. Acknowledged the immense pain that it caused him…I think that he also came out of a culture that was so negative about gay people that he exhibited some self-hatred.”
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The program also features an interview with Hernandez’s former girlfriend Alyssa Anderson, who said she found out he had a relationship with a man, but he denied it and acknowledged it years later in a letter.
Moose Jaw’s streets were covered with hail after a storm hit the city on Tuesday night.
Richland Co. deputies are on the scene of a shooting that sent one person to the hospital.
DUBLIN, April 5 Ireland's state-run "bad bank" has redeemed a further 952 million euros of senior bonds, it said on Wednesday, cutting its outstanding senior debt to just 500 million euros or 2 percent of the total it originally issued during the financial crisis.
"With the government-guaranteed NAMA senior debt now reduced to 500 million euros, NAMA is close to achieving, three years ahead of schedule, its primary commercial objective of redeeming its senior debt and thereby eliminating this contingent liability for Irish taxpayers," NAMA Chief Executive Brendan McDonagh said in a statement.
The National Asset Management Agency (NAMA), which used 31.8 billion euros worth of mostly senior debt to rid local banks of 74 billion euros worth of risky property loans from 2010, has said it expects to return a lifetime profit of 2.3 billion euros to the government from its loan and property sales. (Reporting by Padraic Halpin; editing by Jason Neely)
Alleged murder of Joy Odama: IGP calls for fresh autopsy as suspect disappears
The Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, through the IGP Monitoring Unit, has called for fresh autopsy to confirm the cause of the death of Joy Odama, a 200-Level undergraduate of Mass Communication of Cross River State University, in Abuja. The IGP’s order came on the heels of the alleged sudden appearance of one Alhaji […]
Alleged murder of Joy Odama: IGP calls for fresh autopsy as suspect disappears
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TORONTO — CIBC's direct banking brand Simplii Financial has joined BMO in offering free credit monitoring for tens of thousands of customers whose personal and financial information may have been accessed by "fraudsters."
A CIBC spokesman says the bank is replacing affected clients' bank cards and taking additional steps to monitor and protect the approximately 40,000 Simplii clients who may have been impacted by the breach.
BMO said yesterday it was offering free credit monitoring, and will additionally block online and mobile access to accounts of those affected, which the bank believes is fewer than 50,000.
Both banks are also vowing to return 100 per cent of any money lost by impacted customers through the incident.
Jon-Daved Vasquez a student at Incarnate Word Academy participated in an academic summer youth program for Envision specializing in Defense, Intelligence & Security. The event was held in Washington DC on July 23-28. Vasquez was also chosen to participate in the ceremony for the Tomb of Unknown Soldiers escorting the wreath.Envision is an education organization focusing to assist students of all ages explore their interests, make a difference in their community and in the world with hopes of turning their passions into careers. It offers all grade level students programs in career, technology and leadership. Envision was developed by educators following with Common Core State Standards and other national standards for education.The program, seeks to provide students the opportunity of learning and exchange ideas with business leaders, politicians, lobbyists, journalists, diplomats and academics. Candidates are chosen through a confidential nomination of teachers.
General Secretary of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) Asiedu Nketia has been in the spotlight on social media for wearing seemingly over-sized shoes.
Mr Nketia, otherwise known as General Mosquito for his stature was in London to attend a meeting with the UK & Ireland Chapter of the party as part of the party's reconstruction process.
National Organizer of the party, Kofi Adams, and former president John Mahama were also in attendance.
What was an all-important expedition for the NDC fraternity has, however, generated uproar on social media, with many describing the shoes worn by General Mosquito as over-sized.
Take a look at the beautiful shoes and judge for yourself if mosquito could have broken his legs with that shoe.
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April 24 (Reuters) - Magellan Aerospace Corp:
* MAGELLAN AEROSPACE SIGNS LONG TERM AGREEMENT TO SUPPLY COMPLEX CASTINGS AND ENGINE SHAFTS
* MAGELLAN AEROSPACE CORP - NEW AGREEMENT IS EXPECTED TO GENERATE ABOUT C$53 MILLION IN REVENUE FOR MAGELLAN THROUGH 2023
* MAGELLAN AEROSPACE CORP - SIGNING OF A 5-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH AN UNDISCLOSED COMMERCIAL AEROENGINE CUSTOMER Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reuters.Briefs@thomsonreuters.com)
"In that moment, one second feels like one hour, so you have a lot of time to think about what might happen. In that moment, you want to turn the lights off so nobody can see you or what is happening and think that you’re taking the penalty alone.”
Ivan Rakitic is reliving the moment at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium last Sunday when Croatia’s hopes of a place in the World Cup quarter-finals hinged on the Barcelona midfielder’s right foot and the reflexes of the Denmark goalkeeper, Kasper Schmeichel.
This quiet corner of a hotel bar overlooking the meditative Black Sea in Sochi feels far removed from the deafening whistles and almost unhealthy tension of that pressure-cooker evening in Russia’s...
Still riding the success of his record-breaking KOD album, J. Cole has more deep content for the kids to stream.
Starring Kevin Hart and directed by Cole & Scott Lazer, this conversation starter will definitely be trending for the next few days.
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"No one told me there is a camera installed in my room!"A female patient surnamed Wang found a camera recording her in her room, including while she was putting on her hospital gown, at Shanghai Putuo District Central Hospital. A doctor there told media that the hospital installed cameras to prevent possible accidents. A legal expert confirmed to media that there is no regulation against the use of cameras in hospital wards. The hospital deleted Wang's footage but did not remove the camera.
Defending champion Joey “Jaws” Chestnut consumed a record 74 hot dogs to win his 11th title at an annual July 4 eating competition.
The renowned competitive eater from San Jose, California, takes home the coveted Mustard Belt and surpassed the previous mark of 72 dogs and buns he downed at last year’s Nathan’s Famous July Fourth contest.
Miki Sudo from Las Vegas claimed her fifth straight title in the women’s side of the competition.
Suspects target multiple storage units in Blue Mound
The Fort Worth Police Department is searching for two suspects, a white female and a white male, who targeted multiple storage units in the Blue Mound area of north Fort Worth since Nov. 14.
SAN SALVADOR, March 29 El Salvador's Congress on Wednesday approved a law that prohibits all metal mining projects, in a bid to protect the poor Central American nation's environment and natural resources.
The new law, which enjoyed cross-party support from 70 lawmakers, blocks all exploration, extraction and processing of metals, whether in open pits or underground. It also prohibits the use of toxic chemicals like cyanide and mercury. (Reporting by Nelson Renteria and Gabriel Stargardter)
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The Florida Gators are looking to cap off their season on a high note, but it will come with a tough test against an Iowa team they say is looking to prove something in the Outback Bowl.
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Anyone interested in discussing crime and anti-social behaviour in Athenry is urged to attend a public meeting later this week.
Galway East Fianna Fáil T.D Anne Rabbitte and retired Crime Prevention Officer Sergeant Pat Flanagan will be guest speakers at the event.
For more on this story, tune in to FYI Galway at 5….
An off duty Los Angeles officer is being identified as the victim of a fatal traffic collision early New Year’s Day in Ventura County.
Two vehicles collided at the intersection of Cochran Street and Sycamore Drive in Simi Valley just after 2 a.m. Sunday, leaving one person dead and three injured.
Heather Monroe of Simi Valley was a passenger in one of the vehicles. The 30 year old LAPD officer was fatally injured. She had been with the department since 2009. The driver of the vehicle Monroe was in, and the two people in the other vehicle suffered non-life threatening injuries.
Police say they think one of the vehicles ran a red light, but aren’t releasing further details pending the results of their investigation. There’s no word on whether drugs or alcohol were factors in the collision.
The Agua Caliente Clippers used a balanced attack and 38 percent shooting from the three-point line to take down the Rio Grande Valley Vipers at home Thursday night, 113-105. With the win, the Clippers picked up their 20th victory of the season and are 2-1 over the Vipers.
Five Clippers scored in double-figures, with LaDontae Henton leading the way with 21 points, including a 3-for-6 effort from beyond the arc. Wallace had 19 points, seven rebounds and six assists, including 13 fourth quarter points.
Ike Iroegbu had 18 points on 8-for-10 shooting from the free throw line and 50 percent shooting from the field and was 6-for-8 from the free throw line in the final minutes of play. Roberson finished with 13 points, while Dakarai Allen recorded ten points and Skylar Spencer led the rebounding effort with 11 boards. As a team, the Clippers shot 83 percent from the free throw line.
The Clippers head to El Segundo to take on the South Bay Lakers next Thursday in a 7 p.m. tip.
Children who struggle to read and write, or who have been diagnosed with dyslexia, may actually have hearing problems, scientists have discovered.
Coventry University found 25 per cent of participants aged between eight and 10 who had reading difficulties showed mild or moderate hearing impairment, of which their parents and teachers were unaware.
In a study of 196 youngsters, a quarter of dyslexics had undiagnosed hearing problems, while one third of the children who had repeated ear infections had problems with reading and writing.
Researchers say that hearing issues can stop pupils being able to understand how sounds and language translate into words on a page.
The mother of a policeman killed in the Istanbul nightclub attack had to be rushed to hospital after she collapsed at his funeral.
Mourners gathered in the city of Mersin for the burial of Burak Yildiz, who was one of 39 people to be killed in the atrocity in the early hours of New Year's Day.
Elsewhere, the funeral of waiter Kenan Kutluk, who worked in the Reina nightclub where the attack took place, was held in Sivas.
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* Says closed the purchase, on March 31, of a finalist ground range in Valencia with a buildable area of almost 7000 m2, able to build 54 residences
* Says ends first quarter 2017 with purchases worth a total of 51.5 million euros ($54.9 million), with allow to build more than 700 residences in almost 90,000 m2 Source text for Eikon:
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Collison recorded 15 points (5-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), eight assists, four rebounds, a steal and a blocked shot in 33 minutes during Monday's 110-100 win over the Lakers.
Collison continues to make strides since his return from injury and is giving the Pacers a much-needed shot in the arm as they make their playoff charge. Cory Joseph, Joe Young and Lance Stephenson were merely adequate in getting the ball to their playmaker in Collison's absence, so his ball distribution skills are a welcome addition. With Collison back at full health, he should get back to his regular totals moving forward.
XENIA — Jason Ford, of Beavercreek, won the Pro drag racing final over Steven Collier of Huber Heights, May 27 at Kil-Kare Dragway. Ford made a 101.49 mph, 6.47-second pass, with a near-perfect reaction time of .0011, to beat the veteran Collier.
In other racing divisions, Lancaster’s Hunter Wolfe claimed a narrow holeshot win over Layla Dillman of Greenwood, Ind. in the Junior Dragster class. Wolfe’s 7.97-second, 81.98 mph pass was enough to edge Dillman’s run of 7.95 seconds, 81.65 mph.
In Super Pro, Chuck Sanders, of Point Pleasant, W. Va., was almost perfect for his 6.34-second dial in number with a 6.3405-second, 108.20 mph pass, to beat West Carrollton driver Ken Sullivan (5.03 seconds, 136.12 mph) in the final.
Results courtesy of Randy Markland, Kil-Kare Dragway
Results courtesy of Randy Markland, Kil-Kare Dragway
Adidas‘s drops a cozy release with their new velvet edition. The color way features “Collegiate Green”and “Mystery Blue” with the original three stripes all in velvet. These slides are available now at Sneaker Politics for $45.
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Chances are you don’t necessarily need an electric wine bottle opener, but it is nice to have. This Cuisinart model is at its historic-low price today, and can uncork up to 50 bottles on a single charge. It would also make a nice gift for the wine-o in your life.
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JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Shubhankar Sharma won his first European Tour title by a shooting 3-under 69 Monday in the final round of the weather-delayed Joburg Open.
The 21-year-old Indian resumed his round on the eighth green after play was halted early Sunday afternoon because of storms. He parred that hole, birdied No. 9 and made par on every hole on the back nine.
Sharma finished at 23-under 264, three strokes ahead of the pack, and qualified for next year’s British Open, too.
“I actually wasn’t going to come here about a week ago … so I’m really happy that I came,” said Sharma, who shot 61 in the second round. “I don’t think I’m ever going forget my first time in South Africa.”
Erik van Rooyen (66) was second, three strokes ahead of Shaun Norris (65) and Tapio Pulkkanen (68).
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - Netscout Systems Inc:
* NETSCOUT SYSTEMS- ON FEB 1, 2018, CO ENTERED INTO AGREEMENTS TO REPURCHASE $300 MILLION OF CO'S COMMON STOCK VIA ACCELERATED STOCK REPURCHASE TRANSACTIONS Source text : (bit.ly/2E9v2BH) Further company coverage:
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A severe ice warning has been issued for Tamworth as freezing temperatures are set to plummet to even further.
After several inches of snow covered the town on Sunday, weather forecasters on Monday said temperatures would fall to a low of minus nine degrees centigrade.
A clear night was forecast by the Met Office with sunny spells throughout Tuesday. But with temperatures not rising above ZERO the snow and ice is set to remain over the next couple of days.
Temperatures could rise slightly by Wednesday and Thursday, with some rain being forecast before the end of the week.
Drivers are being warned to be aware of icy roads and pavements, and say travel disruption will continue.
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* HY GROUP LOSS BEFORE TAX OF 29.21 MILLION RUPEES VERSUS LOSS BEFORE TAX OF 38.3 MILLION RUPEES
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Lady Eagles just get past McNairy Central
HENDERSON, Tenn — The Chester County Lady Eagles won a close one against McNairy Central, 36-30.
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Ice-T And Coco Spotted At LAX With Baby Chanel
Here’s some sweet family preciousness for your afternoon.
Ice-T and his thick-bawwwwdy wife Coco were spotted at LAX by paparazzi yesterday. Coco looked comfy in her pink athletic tights while she gripped their precious tot Chanel closely. Here get up looks modest compared to her usual look.
Seems like their heading home from their fun family getaway in the Bahamas. Coco almost shut the internet down when her bikini flicks hit blogs, ICYMI. Aren’t they cute?
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16-year-old boy shot, critically wounded in Pilsen
A 16-year-old boy was shot Monday evening in the Pilsen neighborhood on the South Side.
An unknown vehicle pulled up to him at 6:42 p.m. in the 1900 block of South Damen and someone inside fired shots, according to Chicago Police.
The boy was shot in the back, chest and arm, police said. He was taken in critical condition to Stroger Hospital.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Midday Daily 3' game
DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Midday Daily 3" game were:
6-5-4
(six, five, four)
First we know it is a gay event if the Archbishop is attending.Second; IT IS EXCLUSIVE: If it was open to ALL FAMILIES we know that it WOULD NOT include gays as they do not constitute FAMILIES. There is a bit of contradiction as we know two people of the same sex do not constitute a FAMILY.Third: When will the good Archbishop be more concerned about the Faithful Catholic Families he has and … More
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Charles Cooke scored 18 points and Dayton cruised to an 85-63 victory over Saint Louis on Tuesday night for its fifth straight win.
The Flyers (20-5, 11-2 Atlantic 10) have won eight of their last nine games, and remain tied with VCU atop the conference standings. Saint Louis (9-17, 4-9) has lost two of its last three.
Cooke was 7 of 9 from the floor and made four 3-pointers. Josh Cunningham had 12 points and Scoochie Smith added 10 points and five assists for Dayton, which shot 57 percent from the field (28 of 49) and 50 percent from long range.
Davell Roby scored 18 points to lead Saint Louis.
Dayton opened on an 18-4 run and led 41-17 at halftime. The Flyers shot 61 percent (14 of 23) in the first half while the Billikens shot just 7 of 28 from the field (25 percent) and committed eight turnovers. Dayton stretched its lead to 36 points with 11:47 remaining.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The game will go on.
The annual Congressional Baseball Game, which dates to 1909 and is a summertime tradition on Capitol Hill, will be played Thursday despite Wednesday’s shooting at the GOP squad’s practice in Alexandria, Virginia that left several wounded.
It’s an annual tradition in which aging former Little Leaguers don their spikes and dust off their gloves in a game played for bragging rights and to benefit several charities. It’s also a somewhat rare example of bipartisanship in an increasingly polarized Washington.
House Speaker Paul Ryan assured lawmakers assembled at a members’ briefing that the game will be played as scheduled, prompting a standing ovation.
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A crash between a car and a motorcycle has closed a section of Highway 3.
The busy highway is currently closed between Walker Road and Sexton Side Road.
The extent of injuries is unknown.
OPP ask you to avoid the area.
A retired Salt Lake City schoolteacher has been planning a huge party for more than a quarter-century - and this year it's finally party time. Bill Christiansen is trying to reconnect with thousands of former students so he can reinvite them to a rendezvous in Idaho for what's been dubbed "The Great American Eclipse."
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Richard Brent with The Big House is excited about the museum being featured on the cover of the 2018 Georgia travel guide along with Jason Aldean. The Big House also finished as the third best attraction in Georgia in a vote by readers of USA Today.
× IMPD searches for missing woman with Alzheimer’s, cancer
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Officers with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department are searching for a missing woman with Alzheimer’s and stage 4 cancer.
Melva Grunden was last seen around 10 p.m. on Tuesday in the 7700 block of Briarstone Lane. That is on the south side of the city near the Greenwood Place Shopping Center.
Grunden was last seen wearing a gray pajama top with eye lashes on it and black shorts.
Police say they are very concerned due to her medical conditions and the extreme heat that is on the way for today.
Online food delivery company Just Eat Plc said on Friday that Executive Chairman John Hughes had taken a leave of absence to undergo treatment for a medical condition.
Chief Financial Officer Paul Harrison would take over Hughes's duties as interim chief executive officer, the company said.
The company added that its senior independent director, Andrew Griffith, would become non-executive chairman and help the board find a permanent CEO.
Hughes would remain a non-executive director of the company.
Just Eat's former chief executive, David Buttress, left at the end of its first quarter due to "urgent family matters," prompting the chairman to take up his role on a temporary basis.
(Reporting by Sanjeeban Sarkar in Bengaluru; Editing by Amrutha Gayathri)
(AFP) - Syria's army advanced Monday as it battles to capture a rebel region that is key to the capital's water supply, launching strikes and artillery fire threatening a fragile nationwide truce, now in its fourth day.
Rami Abdel Rahman, director of the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights monitoring group said, "Regime forces and fighters from Lebanon's Hezbollah group are advancing in the region and are now on the outskirts of Ain al-Fijeh, the primary water source in the area." He said government troops and allied fighters were engaged in fierce clashes with rebels, including from the former Al-Qaeda affiliate now known as the
Fateh al-Sham Front. The monitor said government forces were carrying out air strikes and artillery fire on the area, northwest of the capital, but reported no casualties.
Michigan State moved up to No. 2 in the latest AP poll, released Monday afternoon.
There was talk about the Spartans being the No. 1 team following Duke’s loss and a pair of Kansas losses, but Villanova leapt the Big Ten leaders for the top spot.
No. 17 Purdue is the only other ranked Big Ten team, as Minnesota fell out of the poll.
View the full poll below.
In a new “web series”, Chris Hemsworth plays Thor who moves to Australia and takes on a roommate.
Continuing to promote the upcoming “Thor: Ragnarok”, Chris Hemsworth plays Thor taking on a new roommate in this parody new “web series”.
Kerry’s Under 17 Soccer Team are through to the second round of the Mark Farren Cup.
They needed extra-time to get past Limerick FC last night.
The final score was Kerry 3 Limerick FC 2.
Liam Collins, David Oba and Jordan Barry scored the Kerry goals.
The Kerry Manager says his team showed great character to find the winning goal after losing a two-goal lead.
Darren Ahern says he proud of their performance.
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The Idaho House of Representatives has passed a bill to keep rules dictating how attorney fees are awarded in civil cases from changing on March 1. Idaho has several statutes that dictate how attorney fees are to be awarded in specific instances. For all cases where there isn’t a law in place, attorney fees have historically ...
April 5 Roxas Holdings Inc:
* Clarifies reports allegedly linking its subsidiaries to a recent fish kill incident in the town of pontevedra
* Roxol did not discharge waste water into marayo river, which is connected to tuburan creek that was reportedly affected by alleged fish kill
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I got the chance to talk to Camila Cabello Saturday night after she got off stage during the Bruno Mars 24K Magic World Tour. She was amazing and sweet as always, and we dove right into talking about her new music!
Focusing mainly on Havana, which she noted as one of the more difficult songs to finish – she revealed how she tricked Pharrell into getting on the song with her!
Her first solo debut album The Hurting, The Healing, The Loving is set to come out soon. I made sure to hook her up with a Gryffindor sweater and bracelet because Buzzfeed told her she was a Hufflepuff and she was devastated. The bracelet said GRYFFINDOR and COURAGE which IS OBVIOUSLY CAMILA BECAUSE YOU HAVE TO BE COURAGEOUS AF TO BE A BADASS SOLO ARTIST. “THAT’S WHY I THOUGHT I COULD BE A GRYFFINDOR! ZAYN’S A GRYFFINDOR!”
Yom HaShoah committee members Shelley Lazarus, Cantor Bill Wood, Les Schwartz and Genia Kutner gather around Temple Anshei Shalom's outdoor Holocaust Memorial as they plan for Anshei Shalom's Yom HaShoah Holocaust Memorial Service on Monday, April 24 in Delray Beach. Yom HaShoah committee members Shelley Lazarus, Cantor Bill Wood, Les Schwartz and Genia Kutner gather around Temple Anshei Shalom's outdoor Holocaust Memorial as they plan for Anshei Shalom's Yom HaShoah Holocaust Memorial Service on Monday, April 24 in Delray Beach.
Start the conversation, or Read more at Jewish Journal.
Exchange: Chinese visitors Xue Shen and Ming Hu and Deakin University's Alistair McCosh during their tour of the campus. Picture: Amy Paton Two academics from the Changchun Centre from Disease Control are forging closer links with Deakin Rural Health during a six-day visit to Warrnambool.
Start the conversation, or Read more at Warrnambool Standard.
The vast majority of these bacterial cells hang out in the contents of your gastrointestinal tract, which has led one wag to observe that the question of whether you're outnumbered by your bacteria depends mostly on how recently you've had a bowel movement. So remember: If you're ever planning to have some kind of election in your body, make sure to take a big poop first.
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Xperia XZ Premium owners, this one is for you, and all your burning watching Netflix in HDR on your smartphone needs.
"HDR allows viewers to experience films and TV shows in stunning, true to life colour and greater detail for striking realism," John Featherstone, Managing Director of Sony Mobile Oceania says of the news. "Netflix is on the leading edge of entertainment, and now XZ Premium users can watch content at its absolute best anywhere they want."
Basically, all you need to do is enable HDR by canging the video quality streaming to "high" in your Netflix settings, and make sure your internet connection speeds are good enough to deal with it.
But a reminder - this only applies to Premium Netflix account holders - so you'll need the fancy plan. You can see more on that here.
(AP) – The Thai official overseeing the rescue operation of a soccer team trapped in a flooded cave says the boys and their coach may not all be extracted at the same time depending on their health.
Chiang Rai provincial Gov. Narongsak Osatanakorn said Wednesday that “all 13 may not come out at the same time. If the condition is right and if that person is ready 100 percent, he can come out.” He said authorities will evaluate their readiness each day and if there is any risk will not proceed.He said the team is currently recuperating.
Authorities are still determining the best way to get the team out of the cave, options that include diving.
The Ohio House will vote on a new leader next week.
Republican, Kirk Schuring became the temporary speaker after Cliff Rosenberger resigned last month amid an FBI investigation.
On Tuesday, Schuring gave lawmakers the option to vote on two existing candidates, or they can vote to change the rules so he can serve as speaker for the rest of the year.
So far, almost all 33 House Democrats have refused to back any Republican speaker.
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STUDENTS from Southern Australia are learning the Sia culture of Morobe through an exchange programme.
The programme is between the Siassi district of Evangelical Lutheran Church of Papua New Guinea and the St John’s campus of the Concordia Lutheran College in Adelaide.
They are learning the culture of the Siassi people.
Siassi-St John’s partnership team leader Nancy Wells said students in Southern Australia were very interested in learning the culture.
“Our children learnt the Siassi culture with the different values it has,” Wells said.
She said they were encouraging and facilitating education changes on Siassi island to allow their students to learn new things.
“Teachers from the island are passionate and committed to see changes in their students, and at the same time our children learn different cultures.”
The partnership was established in 2011.
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Tickets for Connacht’s eagerly awaited Challenge Cup Quarter Final at home to Gloucester are now on general sale.
There was massive demand during the priority sale window to Season Ticket holders and Club members with over 50% of the ground sold out with the Clan Stand and the Enclosure already at full capacity.
Don’t miss out on your chance to be part of the Connacht European adventure.
Tickets are now available to purchase in the following areas of the ground:
Grant Thornton Stand – Limited availability
Main Stand – Limited availability
Bohermore Terrace
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said on Monday that if North Korea was to fire a missile at the United States, the situation could escalate into war.
"If they fire at the United States, it could escalate into war very quickly," Mattis told reporters.
Mattis said the United States would know the trajectory of a North Korean missile "within moments" and if a missile is assessed to be hitting Guam, "we will take it out."
Google updated its Google Maps app for iOS Monday. Version 4.30’s chief new feature is turn-by-turn directions on the lock screen courtesy of a Directions widget. With that widget, users can arrow through each direction in any active route from the lock screen or the Today view (swipe left on the Home Screen). Users can also send their location via Google Maps through iMessage. Both features give Google Maps a dramatically more integrated experience in iOS, erasing some of the pain points of not being the built-in Maps service for Apple’s mobile operating system. The Directions widget will need to be added to your lock screen, while the location feature is available through iMessage. The update is free, meaning you remain the product.
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Tired of scrubbing your microwave?
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The magnetic cover can live in your microwave, you just have to pull it down over your plate or bowl while you heat your food.
After using it, just take it over to the sink for a quick rinse and you are good to go.
The Hover Cover can be purchased for just $5.99.
We put it to the test with a few different foods to find out if the Hover Cover is really worth it.
Anaheim Ducks right wing Jakob Silfverberg celebrates after scoring past Carolina Hurricanes goalie Scott Darling during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Anaheim, Calif., Monday, Dec. 11, 2017. Chris Carlson AP Photo
press release: Join us at our 1st annual Puptoberfest Day for the Dogs Event. It will be held on Sunday, September 10, 2017, from 12 pm to 5 pm at Wisconsin Brewing Company at 1079 American Way in Verona. Admission is free for this dog and family friendly event. Bring your dogs and children for a dog costume parade, music, food, doggie games, tons of vendors & crafters, lots of raffle items, a live auction, and of course craft beer from Wisconsin Brewing Company.
Britain's Queen Elizabeth met some of the young victims of the Manchester bombing in hospital on Thursday as well as doctors, nurses and members of the emergency services who responded to the attack that killed 22 and injured more than 100.
The queen spoke to patients at the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, where 19 casualties are still being treated after what she called the "wicked" blast, five in critical care.
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Asked by the queen if she had come to Manchester especially for the Ariana Grande concert, 14-year-old Evie Mills, from Harrogate, said yes, it was a birthday present.
"She (Grande) sounds very, very good, a very good singer," the queen responded in footage broadcast by Sky News. "It's dreadful. Very wicked ... to target that sort of thing."
Wearing an orange hat and bright blue jacket, the queen was met with cheers at the hospital and in comments to Mills and her parents, noted how "everyone's united here".
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MANILA, Philippines — A Philippine army commander says government forces have foiled an attempt by a few dozen Muslim militants aligned with the Islamic State group to attack a small southern town in fighting that left four gunmen dead.
Army Lt. Col. Harold Cabunoc says troops clashed with 30 to 40 militants Tuesday and drove them away from the small farming community of Mopac where they planned to launch an attack on the town hall of Datu Paglas town about a half kilometer (quarter mile) away.
Cabunoc said Wednesday the militants from the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters led by Solaiman Tudon occupied several abandoned houses in Mopac, where he used to live, over the weekend but his family and other villagers asked the gunmen to leave.
Troops later clashed with the militants.
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(WJHL) – Tax Day is this Tuesday and Offers.com has rounded up a list of the best deals available to all tomorrow in celebration or mourning or filing your taxes.
Note: the following are national offers, contact local stores and restaurants to see if they are participating in the promotion. Here’s the list:
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Superstar Aishwarya Rai Bachchan needs no introduction. Suffice it to say that the actor and former Miss World is a global icon, having made a mark with her breath-taking beauty, stunning red carpet looks and blockbuster movies.
But despite being so famous, few people know of Aishwarya’s secret talent for singing.
An old video of the Ae Dil Hai Mushkil actor singing has recently emerged and left us in awe. The 1998 clip, from an episode of Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai shows its host, late actor Farooq Sheikh, asking Aishwarya to sing a few lines after her co-actor Chandrachur Singh tells the audience that she has a hidden talent
Incredibly nervous, she begins singing and immediately impresses the audience with her melodious voice. She breaks into giggles many times as she sings a rendition of Meri Saanson Mein Basa Hai from film Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya.
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Presley Ivan Westfall was born at 1:27 p.m. Sept. 28, 2017, at OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony’s Health Center, the son of Matthew Westfall and Amanda Kelley of Godfrey. He weighed 5 pounds, 7 ounces, and was 18 inches long. Grandparents are Richard Kelley of Alton and Crystal Brown and Tim Brown of Bethalto. Big sister is Marley Gallup, age 8. Big brother is Halen Payne, age 6.
It was a celebration of both country and lawn bowling when members of the Burlington Lawn Bowling Club gathered on July 2.
This year’s Canada Day ceremonies also included recognition of accomplishments by members of the BLBC.
Pat and Bob Pring were presented with commendatory pins from the Ontario Lawn Bowls Association for 50 years of participation in the sport, most of them with the Burlington club.
Lifetime member Alex Hepburn hung up his bowls in his typical gentlemanly manner, donating them and other equipment for an in-club fundraiser.
'Person of interest' sought in shooting of XXXTentacion
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Law enforcement authorities in South Florida want to talk to a 22-year-old man wanted as a "person of interest" in the shooting death of rising rap star XXXTentacion (ex-ex-ex-ten-ta-see-YAWN).
Broward Sheriff's Office spokeswoman Veda Coleman-Wright said in a news release sent Tuesday night that detectives want to ask Robert Allen what he knows about the rapper's death. She says he's also wanted on a felony warrant for violating probation for possession of flakka and carrying a concealed weapon.
XXXTentacion, whose real name is Jahseh Dwayne Onfroy, was shot June 18. Detectives said a SUV blocked the 20-year-old rapper's luxury sports car in the driveway of a Fort Lauderdale-area motorcycle dealership and two masked men confronted him during an apparent robbery attempt.
Twenty-two-year-old Dedrick Williams faces murder charges. He hasn't entered a plea.
Giancarlo Stanton Rages in Miami w/ 2 Chainz Hours After Yankees Trade
Giancarlo Stanton Rages in Miami with 2 Chainz Hours After Yankees Trade
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Giancarlo Stanton wasn't in a hurry to leave Miami after he was traded to the Yankees -- he stuck around an extra day to rage in Miami with 2 Chainz.
The big trade news was announced late Friday night -- but less than 24 hours later, Stanton was at Rockwell x 1OAK Art Basel pop up event in Miami on Saturday ... where he got onstage and partied with the rapper.
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2 Chainz also hooked Stanton up with a magnum sized bottle of Ace of Spades bubbly.
The ex-Marlins superstar is set to be introduced as the new face of the Yankees Monday ... so, this could have been his unofficial "goodbye" to the city he ran for half a decade.
It's almost kinda sad -- until you remember his $325 MILLION contract.
At least 2 Aurora men shot dead at Wisconsin auto racing event
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UNION GROVE, Wis. -- A Wisconsin sheriff says three men were shot and killed during an auto racing event, at least two of those men from Aurora.
Kenosha County Sheriff David Beth says authorities responded to the Great Lakes Dragaway in Union Grove around 7 p.m. Sunday after receiving reports about shots being fired.
Beth says the three men were shot by another man at point-blank range near a food vendor. No suspects have been arrested.
Two men died at the scene, and the third died while en route to a hospital. The sheriff says at least two of the men were from Aurora.
The sheriff's office estimated that more than 5,000 people were at the raceway for an event known as "Larry's Fun Fest."
Union Grove is about 25 miles south of Milwaukee.
Tyler Police Update: All 5 suspects in the burglary of Atwoods have been arrested and booked into the Smith County Jail on the Tyler PD warrants for Burglary of a Building.
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – Film critic Stephanie Cooke popped the clutch on this week’s movie review when she takes a cold hard look at The Fate of the Furious.
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Mumbai : Displaying a high-level of consistency, Divya Mahajan, rose to the challenge with another fine performance and with good support from young teammates, Shrushti Haleangadi and Dev Shroff, they combined effectively to help The Topspinners defeat King Pong 5-3 in the best-of-nine rubbers final and emerge champions of the Capital First-Mumbai Super League (MSL) Table Tennis Championships, organized by 11Even Sports Pvt. Ltd. under the auspices of MCDTTA and MSDTTA, and played at NSCI, Worli late on Sunday. The trio were instrumental in winning four of the five rubbers.Earlier, Blazing Basher beat High Tide by 5-3 to claim the third place.
LAS VEGAS, Nev. – The new chairman and CEO of the Motion Picture Association of America says he is optimistic about the movie and theatrical exhibition business.
Rivkin and John Fithian, the president and CEO of the National Association of Theater Owners delivered a state of the industry speech Tuesday morning at the annual CinemaCon convention in Las Vegas addressing concerns like waning audiences and increased competition from streaming.
Both stressed that there are ups and downs every year and that theatres will continue to survive.
CinemaCon is an annual gathering of theatre owners and exhibitors, during which they get a look upcoming films from major Hollywood studios and a preview of some of the latest and greatest in theatrical technologies and even concession options.
Civil servants prepare electoral documents for the upcoming second round of 2017 French presidential election as registered voters will receive an envelope containing the declarations of faith of each candidate, Emmanuel Macron (R) and Marine Le Pen along with the two ballot... REUTERS/Eric Gaillard
PARIS Centrist candidate Emmanuel Macron was found more convincing than far-rightist Marine Le Pen in a key televised debate on Wednesday ahead of this Sunday's decisive second round of France's presidential election, an opinion poll showed.
Some 63 percent of people surveyed by Elabe pollsters for BFM TV found the pro-EU former economy minister more convincing than the leader of the National Front.
Two thirds of the people who voted for far-leftist Jean-Luc Melenchon in the first round on April 23 found Macron more convincing, as did 58 percent of those who had backed conservative Francois Fillon.
(Reporting by Ingrid Melander; Editing by Michel Rose)
Chesterfield FC fans writer Roland Gent is full of praise for Robbie Weir in his latest column.
He also takes a look at the latest off-field news.
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP)  Iowa State University has lost a second appeal of a federal free speech lawsuit over administrators' decision to prevent a marijuana advocacy group from printing a T-shirt showing the university logo and a marijuana leaf.
The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said Tuesday that ISU administrators including President Steven Leath violated First Amendment rights of two students who were top officers of the ISU chapter of the National Organization for Reform of Marijuana Laws.
Leath and others claimed the T-shirt violated the school's trademark policy after getting political pressure from conservative lawmakers.
The appeals court, hearing the case for the second time, upheld its February ruling declaring the administrators violated student rights and therefore can be sued for damages.
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The university could appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.
KILL DEVIL HILLS, NC (AP) — Dogs will have free rein for a longer period of time on the beach in Kill Devil Hills this year.
The Virginian-Pilot of Norfolk, Virginia, reports (http://bit.ly/2iVkrjG) dogs will be allowed to play on the beach all hours of the day in the offseason months between Labor Day and Memorial Day. Restrictions remain during the summer months between the two holidays.
Dogs will be allowed on the beach only on a leash after 6 p.m. and before 9 a.m. during the three months of peak tourism season.
Some 115 dog owners and others signed a petition hoping to get the restrictions lifted or reduced. Commissioners settled on a compromise last month.
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Information from: The Virginian-Pilot, http://pilotonline.com
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Boise welcomes home gold medalist Kristin Armstrong
Three-time Olympic gold medal cyclist Kristin Armstrong was welcomed home by a crowd of about 100 people at the Boise Airport. She landed at about 1 p.m. Monday and met the supporters who were chanting “Armstrong” and “U.S.A.” Here are the excerpts the Idaho Statesman captured on Facebook Live.
Hart scored 15 points (5-8 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-4 FT) while adding 14 rebounds, two assists and a steal in 35 minutes during Friday's 102-99 win over the Nets.
With Lonzo Ball (knee) still sidelined, Hart got another look in the starting lineup for the Lakers and didn't disappoint, collecting his third double-double of the season. Despite lining up at point guard, the rookie isn't much of a distributor -- his career high so far is only four assists -- but his ability to contribute on the glass frees up players like Brandon Ingram to take on a point-forward role in the offense. Expect coach Luke Walton to continue mixing and matching in his backcourt while Ball is out, but on nights when Hart gets the nod, he's capable of providing strong value to DFS rosters at a bargain price.
LONDON (Reuters) - The United States is deeply concerned that the new European Union privacy guidelines will change how companies do business, Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said, adding that the regulation should be implemented in a way to minimize barriers to trade.
FILE PHOTO: U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross, a member of the U.S. trade delegation to China, returns to a hotel in Beijing, China May 3, 2018. REUTERS/Jason Lee
New European privacy regulations went into effect last Friday that will force companies to be more attentive to how they handle customer data.
“We in the US are deeply concerned about the way the EU’s new privacy guidelines, which came into effect last week, will force big changes in the way US and European companies do business,” Ross wrote in the Financial Times.
“We must find a way to implement GDPR without creating undue barriers... EU authorities must provide clearer rules and a more predictable regulatory environment to support investment and innovation.”
Dec 10 (Reuters) - Verastem Inc:
* ‍VERASTEM ANNOUNCES CLINICAL DATA FROM PIVOTAL PHASE 3 DUO™ STUDY​
* ‍DUO STUDY ACHIEVES PRIMARY ENDPOINT, DEMONSTRATING STATISTICALLY SIGNIFICANT IMPROVEMENT IN PFS FOR DUVELISIB VERSUS OFATUMUMAB​
* ‍PLANS TO SUBMIT A NDA TO U.S. FDA REQUESTING FULL APPROVAL OF DUVELISIB​
* ‍PLANS TO SUBMIT ACCELERATED APPROVAL OF DUVELISIB FOR TREATMENT OF PATIENTS WITH RELAPSED OR REFRACTORY FL ​
* ‍EXPECTS TO SUBMIT DUVELISIB NDA DURING Q1 OF 2018​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Laura Benanti has become a mom!
The 37-year-old Tony-winning actress and her husband Patrick Brown have welcomed a baby girl into the world. She gave birth to a Valentine’s Day baby on Tuesday (February 14).
“Laura gave birth to a healthy and beautiful baby girl at 3:33pm eastern this afternoon,” her rep told JustJared.com in a statement.
The baby’s name and other details are currently unknown.
In addition to her work on Supergirl, Laura has appeared on Nashville and NBC’s The Sound of Music Live. She is a Broadway veteran and most recently starred in the musical She Loves Me.
Congratulations to the happy family on the great news!
The xx’s I See You is only a couple weeks away from release on January 13. It made for a short wait from the first single, “Hold On,” to that joyous date, which is nice. Still, the band went ahead and dropped another single to entice us all. “Say Something Loving” features a great back and forth between Oliver and Romy, and in another testament to why this could be the first great album of 2017.
SAO PAULO, July 4 (Reuters) - Brazilian soy growers suing Monsanto over a patent’s validity said they expect the Bayer unit to collect 800 million reais ($204 million) in royalties related to its Intacta RR2 Pro genetically modified soy seed technology in the 2017/18 crop cycle.
The Mato Grosso state branch of grain growers’ association Aprosoja praised a court decision ordering Monsanto to deposit royalties related to the technology in an escrow account until a federal court issues a final ruling on the matter. Intacta’s patent protection extends through October 2022. ($1 = 3.9145 reais) (Reporting by Ana Mano; Editing by Christian Plumb)
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut man suspected of killing another man during a dispute apparently over designer eyeglasses is being held on $1.5 million bond.
Hartford police said Sunday that 26-year-old William Coleman is charged in connection with the July 4 shooting death of 25-year-old Victor Millan. Coleman was taken into custody on Friday.
Police say witness interviews and surveillance video led them to Coleman. They believe the men knew each other.
Coleman is scheduled to appear in court Monday. It is unclear if he has an attorney to comment on the charges.
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Brazil to play Austria in final warmup game for World Cup
VIENNA (AP) — The Austrian soccer federation says Brazil will play its final warmup game for the World Cup against Austria on June 10, a week before the five-time world champions take on Switzerland in their Group E opener.
The match will be played in Vienna at Ernst Happel Stadium, the same venue where both teams last met in a 2014 friendly, which Brazil won 2-1.
Brazil has further build-up games against World Cup host Russia (March 23), world champion Germany (March 27) and Croatia (June 3) ahead of the June 14-July 15 tournament, where it also meets Costa Rica and Serbia in the group stage.
Austria failed to qualify for the World Cup but will also play friendlies against Russia on May 30 and Germany on June 2.
For the first two weeks of August, residents in the City of Binghamton were able to get rid of garbage without city garbage bags or bulk item stickers.
This year the city collected 910.57 tons of garbage during "Operation Clean Sweep." Nearly three times as much garbage that was collected during the campaign in 2016.
During the period the Binghamton used nine garbage trucks everyday compared to their usual six.
Our goal is to clean up neighborhoods. We saw success in residents clearing out porches and garages, removing the trash and garbage on lawns that chip away at neighborhood integrity. —Binghamton Mayor Rich David
The city plans on holding more free collections, like this one, in the future.
Together with Prince's estate, the Pantone Color Institute—the global color authority—announced a standardized custom color of purple to honor the late musician, who was commonly referred to as "The Purple One" by his fans.
"The color purple was synonymous with who Prince was and will always be. This is an incredible way for his legacy to live on forever," said Troy Carter, Entertainment Advisor to Prince's estate in a press release.
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While Prince wore various shades of purple throughout his career, Pantone says that the official shade—which will be named after his unpronounceable "Love Symbol #2"—was inspired by his custom-made Yamaha purple piano that was supposed to go on tour with him before he passed away unexpectedly at the age of 57.
According to Pantone, Prince's estate is currently talking with several partners about collaborating on products that use the new custom color.
COLIN OAKES will give a talk called “Straight-jackets, corsets and cribs: a history of Princess Charlotte” at a meeting of Ridgeway U3A at Watlington sports pavilion on Tuesday at 2.30pm.
Rutledge (hamstring) will begin a rehabilitation stint this week, Julian Benbow of The Boston Globe reports.
Rutledge will serve as a designated hitter until he's cleared to play in the field. Once he's ready to be activated off the 10-day disabled list, Rutledge will join Boston's roster as a right-handed bat that can play multiple infield positions. The team's greatest need is having someone that can spell Pablo Sandoval against left-handed starters.
Trump's attack on Merck's CEO for quitting his manufacturing council because the president refuses to condemn racists has backfired as Merck stock is having its best day since July 27.
The numbers are in, and November’s rent spike is the largest of 2017–but this may actually be a good time to rent in Nashville.
We saw one of the greatest decreases in rent between October and November. Prices dropped 3.5 percent.
Nationally, aside from a deviation in August, an ABODO chart shows rent prices have been on the uptick since March.
The city with the highest increase for the third month in a row is Cleveland, Ohio. One-bedroom rentals there rose 6.5 percent to $817.
Even though that’s the steepest increase, and Nashville saw one of the greatest decreases, rent in Nashville is still higher than it is in Cleveland. This month it’s $1,311 for a one bedroom, on average. That’s comparable to prices in Denver, Colorado, where renters are paying about $1,393 a month. That’s not even close to the city with the highest prices.
Renters in San Francisco, California, are paying an average of more than $3,300 every month.
May 2 Oclaro Inc
* Oclaro announces third quarter fiscal year 2017 financial results
* Q3 non-gaap earnings per share $0.23
* Q3 gaap earnings per share $0.22
* Sees q4 2017 revenue $144 million to $152 million
* Q3 revenue $162.2 million versus i/b/e/s view $160.2 million
* Q3 earnings per share view $0.20 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Oclaro Inc- guidance for quarter ending july 1, 2017 is revenues in range of $144 million to $152 million
* Oclaro Inc- guidance for quarter ending july 1, 2017 is non-gaap gross margin in range of 38% to 41%
* Q4 revenue view $164.6 million -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
May 2 Command Security Corp
* Says company has received award of a three-year contract to provide security services with a major on-line retailer
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(Updates prices, adds quotes) BENGALURU, June 15 (Reuters) – Gold edged up on Thursday from a near three-week low hit in the previous session, supported by softer U.S. economic data and a fall in Asian shares following a report that President Donald Trump …
Garth Brooks gave a guitar to a super fan in the crowd who was holding up a sign that read, “You are the reason I play guitar.” Turns out they play the same brand, so Garth gave him an upgrade by taking off his and handing it over!
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Carers FIRST operate a Befriending scheme for Carers in West Kent. Each individual who is referred is assessed for their suitability for the service, but it may be appropriate for someone in the early stages of dementia or it may be someone who carers or someone with dementia. The person would be matched with a volunteer Befriender, who would visit them for one hour each week and provide cheerful company and a listening ear over a cup of tea. The Befriender may also take them shopping or for a walk in the park.
German Employment Increases In 2016
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BERLIN (dpa-AFX) - Germany's employment increased for more than ten years in 2016, data from Destatis showed Monday.
The number of persons in employment increased by 425,000, or 1 percent from the same period of the previous year. This was larger than an increase of 377,000 people, or 0.9 percent posted in 2015.
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Roughly 43.4 million persons were in employment in 2016. This was the highest level since German reunification.
Higher labor force participation of the domestic population and the immigration of foreign workers offset negative demographic effects.
At the same time, unemployment declined by 160,000 or 8.2 percent to just under 1.8 million on an annual average in 2016.
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Police talk success of free ride program
WARWICK, R.I. (AP) — Police in one Rhode Island city say their free ride home program saw continued success this St. Patrick's Day.
WPRI-TV reports 14 people called Warwick police Saturday for a ride home, compared to eight last year and six the year before. Warwick police say they only made one DUI arrest that night, a decrease from five last year.
The department says it plans to offer the program again next year.
The state DUI Task Force reported 20 arrests for various alcohol-related offenses Saturday.
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I’ve always been a fan of Harry Potter. With the release of the illustrated series upon us, it seemed like a great time to plan the perfect wizard party, right? The cool thing about wizard-themed parties is that they can be adapted to fit Halloween or any other time of year, really! A wizard-themed birthday […]
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PARIS (AP) – French officials say the driver who steered into patrons of a pizza restaurant east of Paris clearly acted intentionally, but they have no reason so far to suspect a terrorist motive.
A judicial official said Monday night that the Paris prosecutor’s office, which oversees French terrorism investigations, was not involved in the case because there was no proof of terrorism at this stage.
A security official said there is no evidence of a political or Islamic extremist motive.
But both officials say authorities view the driver’s actions as intentional. They were not authorized to be publicly named.
An 8-year-old girl and at least five others were injured in the attack in Sept-Sorts, a town about 65 kilometers east of Paris.
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INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Antonio McCrary recalls the day well. It was March 29, 2016. A fire ripped through his barbershop on 38th Street and Keystone Avenue.
“I remembered my mother said, ‘You can only go up from here,’” said McCrary.
An electrical fire destroyed the building. McCrary received a spot at a nearby shop cutting hair. After a little over a year, he opened the MillionHaires Barbering Academy.
The academy is located in the heart of the Avondale Meadows area, which is seeing some resurgence lately.
The community boasts one of the top high schools in the state, along with a multimillion dollar YMCA facility and a Save-A-Lot.
McCrary’s academy adds to the fabric that makes up the community.
The Academy has room for fifty students who want to become licensed barbers.
For more information, call 463-221-1544.
× Scammers tracking gift cards before you buy them
ST. LOUIS, MO — Thinking of buying a gift card for your loved ones this holiday season? Beware of a scam that could end up costing you more than you think.
The Better Business Bureau is warning gift card buyers to be on alert. Scammers are grabbing cards off the rack scratching off the film that covers the pin number and then saving it. They cover their tracks with a replacement sticker they can buy online.
Thieves then monitor the card to see when it’s been activated. Once money is loaded on the card scammers use it before you can.
(KRON) Comedian Ralphie May has been found dead in his Las Vegas home.
May was 45 years old.
The Hollywood Reporter says the comedian died of cardiac arrest.
Ralphie May was found Friday morning in a Las Vegas home. He died of cardiac arrest, his manager told me. He was 45. https://t.co/xSQUJYJozi pic.twitter.com/jiQ3yJal4R — Ryan Parker (@TheRyanParker) October 6, 2017
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MERIDIAN TWP., Mich (WLNS) – One person is under arrest this morning after an armed robbery and chase through East Lansing this morning.
Meridian Township Police tell 6 News that it all began just before 2:00 a.m. at a Shell gas station on the 1800 block of Grand River Avenue in East Lansing.
Officers say the suspect left in a stolen vehicle, which was found by Michigan State University Police on East Michigan Avenue.
They tried to stop the suspect but he ran into Lansing.
He was finally arrested in the 800 block of Prospect in Lansing.
Four police departments were involved in the pursuit and arrest; Meridian Township, East Lansing Police, Michigan State University Police and Lansing Police.
The suspect’s name will not be released until arraignment.
The investigation is continuing.
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Peter Parker struggles to juggle college, work, and holding on to his relationship with Mary Jane – while also maintaining his secret life as Spider-Man.
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Authorities in Niger said on Wednesday they have rescued over 100 migrants in the past week abandoned by traffickers in the Sahara desert as they tried to cross into neighboring Libya. The impoverished West African country is a way station for migrants heading to Europe and some experts believe that more African migrants die in the Sahara than at sea. Soldiers rescued 25 migrants on Wednesday morning near a well in northern Niger, the local prefect, Fatoumi Goudou, said. It was not immediately clear what their nationalities were. Another 92...
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Ukrainian 3D-printed house takes on US market
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Diva singer's aides claim faulty earpiece caused Times Square lip-sync disaster - and accuse TV execs of disabling equipment on PURPOSE to create a scandal and boost their audience figures Will a BAG solve the mystery of what happened to six missing plane passengers who vanished over Lake Eerie? Police find luggage in hunt for family of four and their two friends North Korea will test-launch an intercontinental nuclear missile that could let it nuke the United States, claims Kim Jong Un STILL no sign of Her Majesty as she misses church service for second week running after falling ill with 'heavy cold' - but Princess Anne says her mother is 'on the mend' as Philip braves the rain 'One of the most eventful and exciting years of my life': Ivanka Trump celebrates New Year in Hawaii as the rest of the clan party with Stallone and Donald in Florida 'No computer is safe,' warns Trump as he ... (more)
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Despite a temporary halt to President Trump’s executive order banning travelers from 7 countries, travel and tourism executives are beginning to notice signs of financial damage, which may continue to cripple the multi-trillion dollar industry in the months ahead. VOA’s Ramon Taylor reports
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BOSTON (AP) — Five female kitchen workers in Boston are detailing a sexual harassment lawsuit they’re filing against a national restaurant chain.
The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights and Economic Justice, which represents the women, says the lawsuit being addressed Tuesday highlights the plight of women in low-wage positions like dishwashers, cleaners and cooks.
It comes as allegations of sexual misconduct have roiled American politics, media, film and other white-collar industries.
The lawyers’ committee, a Boston-based nonprofit, says the lawsuit alleges a workplace filled with “lewd behavior, sexually inappropriate comments and unwanted touching.”
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The woman and their attorneys are expected to speak Tuesday. The committee hasn’t named the women or the restaurant chain yet.
Celebrity chef Mario Batali stepped away from his restaurant empire Monday after four women accused him of inappropriate touching.
44News Morning Anchor Melissa Schroeder went “Inside the Community” to Wake Up and Workout.
Judy Fortune Herr and her crew came on to show off a little line dancing.
Judy teaches classes weekly in the area.
Here is the schedule:
Monday at Red Cross Church on 3601 Washington Avenue from 1-2:30 p.m.
Tuesday at SWIRCA on 16 West Virginia Street from 9-10:30 a.m.
Tuesday at Eagles with DJ Dave on 6000 Old B’ville Highway from 6:30-9:00 p.m.
Thursday at Red Door Church on 3601 Washington Avenue from 1:00-2:30 p.m.
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FG begins N30,000 stipends payment for the N-Power scheme beneficiaries
The Federal Government has commenced the payment of the N30, 000 monthly stipends for beneficiaries of the N-Power scheme -the job creation programme of the Buhari presidency. The N-Power programme is designed to engage the teeming and massive numbers of unemployed Nigerian graduates from tertiary institutions across the country. The Senior Special Assistant, Media and Publicity, Office of the Vice President, Mr Laolu Akande, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday, stating that “ all successfully verified beneficiaries who have provided bank accounts are being processed for payment.
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Bill Cosby's Wife Camille First Appearance For Last Day of Sexual Assault Retrial
Bill Cosby's Wife Camille's First Appearance in Sexual Assault Retrial
Bill Cosby arrived for one of the most important days of his sexual assault retrial -- closing arguments -- and his wife made her first appearance in a show of support.
Camille Cosby clutched the arm of her husband, who seemed frail during the 2 weeks of testimony. She did not attend the trial during the 11 days of testimony.
Just like the first trial, Cosby did not testify. His accuser, Andrea Constand, took the stand as she did the first time and was accused by Cosby's lawyers of being a money-grubbing liar. Five women took the stand as witnesses to support Constand, saying they were all drugged and sexually assaulted by the comedian.
The case could go to the jury as early as Tuesday afternoon.
Member of Knesset Yair Lapid (Yesh Atid) has called on the international community to consider imposing sanctions on Chairman Mahmoud Abbas of the Palestinian Authority, if he does not retract his calling United States Ambassador to Israel David Friedman "son of a dog".
Lapid said, "Abu Mazen's remarks about Ambassador Friedmann are a disgrace worthy of all possible condemnation. I call on the entire international community, especially the countries that contribute to the PA, to strongly condemn his words and examine sanctions if he does not take them back."
Track faults delay Singapore’s morning rush hour commute
The delay has since increased to 15 minutes at around 9:20am. — TODAY picSINGAPORE, April 18 — The morning rush hour commute this morning was hit by delays on both the North-South (NSL) and East-West Lines (EWL), with SMRT reporting track faults causing delays of between 15 to 20 minutes.
At about 7:20 am, the train operator tweeted that train service between Bishan and Khatib stations was affected due to a train fault at Khatib station, resulting in an additional 10 minutes of travel time for commuters.
The delay increased to 20 minutes at around 8:50am.
As of 9:05am, the track fault on the NSL has not cleared.
Another track fault at Simei station was also reported on the East-West Line today.
At 8:35am, SMRT alerted commuters to the problem and said to expect from a 10-minute delay while travelling between the Paya Lebar and Simei stations.
The delay has since increased to 15 minutes at around 9:20am. — TODAY
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CHICAGO - Last year was a cannonball splash for the White Sox into the free agent and trade pool at the MLB Winter Meetings.
This year, you wouldn't think the White Sox's impact in the market would be a great considering the incredible group of prospects acquired in 2017. But with rumors already circulating about Jose Abreu, perhaps Rick Hahn might make a major move after all over the next few days in Orlando or before Spring Training.
Josh Nelson of the South Side Podcast will watch all the happenings with the White Sox this offseason and he discussed what's happened so far on Sports Feed Monday.
To watch Josh's segments with Josh Frydman, click on the video above or below.
The woman who rented the neighborhood clubhouse for the party for her goddaughter has filed a complaint with the sheriff's office.
April 5Delta Bank AO:
* Says that on April 3 Standard & Poor's (S&P) Global Ratings affirmed its 'D/D' long-and short-term issuer credit ratings on Delta Bank
* At the same time S&P affirmed the 'D' Kazakhstan national-scale rating on the bank
* S&P says the affirmation of the ratings reflects Delta Bank's failure to repay some term deposits that were due in February and March 2017
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A Columbus judge has lowered bonds for a Phenix City man accused of robbing the person who via Facebook agreed to sell him a PlayStation4 gaming system last September. Brandon Daniel Davis, 18, was being held on bonds totaling $30,000 in the 7:55 p.m. robbery Sept.
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Turkish police have reportedly detained eight people over the Istanbul nightclub attack.
It’s understood the gunman, who shot dead 39 people and injured around 70, isn’t one of those in custody.
The Islamic State group claims it was behind the attack – in revenge for Turkey’s military involvement in Syria.
Fawaz Gerges, International relations professor with the London School of Economics says it bore all the hallmarks of an ISIS attack.
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LEBANON, Mo. -- A Lee's Summit attorney has been found not guilty in a double murder trial where her father and his girlfriend were the victims. KMIZ/KQFX in Columbia says a jury in Laclede County returned a not guilty verdict for Susan Van Note on Tuesday.
William Van Note, 67, and 59-year-old Sharon Dickson were attacked late at night in October of 2010.
Susan Van Note had been charged with shooting her father and his girlfriend at a lake house in Camden County. Prosecutors unsuccessfully argued that Van Note forged her father's signature to have him taken off life support.
They alleged she wanted her father's millions, and was angry that Dickson was to get the bulk of his estate.
Van Note's first trial was declared a mistrial in June 2015 after it was reported that members of the jury pool discussed the case during a break, which went against instructions from the judge.
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Tata steelworkers have voted to accept reforms to their pensions, unions have announced.
Workers agreed to move from a final salary pension to a less generous scheme.
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The Jenkins Twp. Board of Supervisors will meet Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the township Municipal Building, 46½ Main St., Inkerman. For more information please contact the municipal building at 570-654-3315.
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He doesn’t seem chicken about doing it: George Hamilton will appear this Friday as Colonel Sanders on General Hospital and EW has an exclusive sneak peek.
Hamilton, who first assumed the role of the Extra Crispy Colonel in 2016 for KFC commercials, is making the appearance to help “celebrate” National Fried Chicken Day. He reprised the role as the Extra Crispy Colonel in April for more KFC ads.
Earlier this week, KFC began teasing his appearance via Twitter with a “quote” from the Colonel himself.
Hurray for dreaming! This National Fried Chicken Day, I will get to live the dream I've always dreamed and appear in the soap opera that captured my heart as a boy, @GeneralHospital. Check it out next Friday at 11am PST. #GH55 #GH #ColonelHospital — KFC (@kfc) June 29, 2018
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Musician Dave Carroll, of the pop-folk band Sons Of Maxwell, became an Internet sensation after posting a revenge song about airline customer service on YouTube with his song "United Breaks Guitars." File/The Canadian Press via AP United Airlines CEO Oscar Munoz came under heavy fire last week after a video was posted online showing a passenger being forcibly dragged off a United Express flight.
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 A Kansas legislative task force on child welfare is having meeting this week for the first time since a new top administrator took over the state agency it is examining.
The Child Welfare Task Force is scheduled to have a daylong meeting Tuesday at the Statehouse and to discuss a preliminary report for lawmakers on its findings.
Its members include Gina Meier-Hummel of Lawrence. She was director of a children’s shelter until she was named last month as secretary of the Department for Children and Families.
Meier-Hummel has replaced former Secretary Phyllis Gilmore, who retired Dec. 1.
Among other things, the task force has been examining problems with the state’s foster care system for abused and neglected children.
Some legislators had been calling on Gilmore to resign when she retired.
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The Jet Airways stock has gained 47 per cent over the past month and a half on expectations that the profit focus of the airline industry, cost savings programme outlined by the company, and international tie-ups would help improve revenues and profits.
Though the September quarter (Q2) results were below expectations, brokerages such as Edelweiss Securities and ICICI Securities have upgraded the stock as they expect the cost management measures to improve margins. The key trigger is the secular trend of high volume growth, which helped the sector grow at 20 per cent over the past ...
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Sometimes there is a downside to being successful.
In the corporate world, if a company's product is popular enough, it risks something called genericization, which is when the public associates the brand name with the generic class of product itself.
That's the fate that befell Kleenex. Although Kleenex is a registered trademark of Kimberly-Clark Corporation, for many consumers, the word has become interchangeable with "tissue."
Other brand names that have fallen victim to genericization include Google, Taser, and Xerox. Even common words like kerosene and escalator were once trademarked.
We've compiled a list of 34 famous brands that have become genericized, either formally or informally. While all of them have been trademarked at some point in their histories, a few of them have actually lost legal protection due to their name's widespread popularity.
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine officials say at least 24 people have died after a passenger bus carrying about 45 people fell into a deep ravine in a northern mountain town in one of the deadliest vehicle accidents in the country in recent years.
Disaster-response officer Mark Raymond Cano tells The Associated Press that the brakes of the bus apparently failed as it negotiated a downhill road in Nueva Ecija province’s Carranglan town.
Cano says the rest of the passengers were retrieved by rescuers and taken to a hospital mostly with serious injuries.
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Reno County Sheriff Randy Henderson advises that phone calls soliciting money for law enforcement training are not from a legitimate organization.
He admits that he can’t say 100 percent that it’s not legitimate, but doubts that it is.
He adds that, if it is legitimate, the caller should be able to provide a phone number that you can verify by contacting the Reno County Sheriff’s Office.
Activists hold signs protesting Donald Trump's executive order on immigration at a rally at Stevens Park on Sunday in Garden City.
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ORANGEBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) — More than $1,900 worth of electronics were stolen from Walmart in Orangeburg, now investigators with the Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office are searching for several people.
Authorities say on Sunday, September 24 store employees discovered Wi-Fi routers and related equipment missing while conducting an inventory.
A review of security footage revealed a suspect placing the items into a shopping cart before pushing the cart out of the store.
Investigators are seeking to speak with three people who may have knowledge of the incident.
If you have any information, call the Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office at 803-534-3550 or Crime Stoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC.
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - A person was shot and later died in a shooting on Friday, according to Metrosafe.
MetroSafe said the call came in at 6:23 p.m. It happened in the 3200 block of East Indian Trail off Preston Highway near Fern Valley Road.
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Deputy Commissioner Talat Mehmood Gondal Monday directed all government departments to complete on-going development schemes by March 31. Chairing a meeting to review ongoing schemes here on Monday,he said no delay in the approved schemes would be tolerated as 100% funds had been transferred.
Talat said “We are determined to provide the people better health, medical and education facilities for which various schemes have been initiated, their completion will benefit the people and help to improve their living standard.”
Briefing the meeting, he said that work on Shahbaz Sharif Park at Rawal road at the cost of 87.93 million was under progress while a Janaza-gah was being constructed at the cost of Rs 100 million in NA-52. The DC said that Rs 62.449 million in NA -53 and Rs 77,919 million for NA-50 have been allocated for the repair of roads.—APP
April 20 ASM International NV:
* Q1 new orders is 204.2 million euros ($219.4 million) versus 180 million euros in Reuters poll
* Q1 net sales is 144.5 million euros versus 141 million euros in Reuters poll
* Q1 net profit is 35.9 million euros versus 5.4 million euros a year ago
* Q1 operating income is 14.8 million euros versus 15.6 million euros in Reuters poll
* For Q2 we expect a sales level of 180-200 million euros, on a currency comparable level
* The order intake in Q2 is expected to remain at a high level of 190-210 million euros, also on a currency comparable level Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9306 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
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A week after a man was dragged from his seat on an overbooked United Airlines flight, an Illinois state representative introduced legislation that would bar state or local government employees from participating in the forced removal of a ticketed airline ...read more
WASHINGTON, April 28 The U.S. State Department has approved a possible $1.46 billion sale to New Zealand of four P-8A maritime surveillance aircraft and associated support, a Pentagon agency said on Friday.
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency said in a statement it told Congress on Thursday about the approval of the deal, in which the prime contractor is Boeing Co. (Reporting by Eric Walsh; Editing by David Alexander)
Deysi Rivas Olivas arrived at Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville a couple days before New Year's with contractions, but her baby wasn't ready for the world quite yet. Little Isaac Ruiz finally met his parents at 12:27 a.m. on New Year's Day, becoming Hall County's first baby of 2017.
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Yerevan /Mediamax/. Pictures were spread on the internet, which illustrated one of Baku’s Flame Towers lighted with colors of the Armenian state flag: red, blue and orange (apricot color).
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After underperforming on the volume front and losing market share over the last few quarters, Colgate-Palmolive (Colgate) is expected to recover some of the volumes on the back of new launches, price cuts and uptick in rural demand.
The company has lost about 400 basis points market share in the toothpaste category over the last two years to 54 per cent on account of minimal presence in the naturals segment as well as stiff competition from early entrants Patanjali and Dabur in this fast growing space. Analysts at Motilal Oswal Securities say that the sequential market share trends ...
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This week Alex from “Raise the Platform” (Saturdays 4pm-5pm) joined us in the studio to give us a different perspective to out music health segment focusing on wheelchairs at music events.
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OKLAHOMA CITY – Police are investigating a fatal stabbing in southwest Oklahoma City.
The stabbing was reported around 10 p.m. on Monday in the 1100 block of Exchange Ave.
Police said a man was stabbed and then died.
They are now investigating the stabbing as a homicide.
No other details have been released at this time.
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MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — A winter storm expected to hit the Northeast is forcing at least one college basketball team to alter its travel plans for the third round of the NCAA Tournament.
West Virginia’s athletic department announced Monday night the Mountaineers will leave a day early for Boston. WVU says it will depart Morgantown on Tuesday instead of Wednesday.
Fifth-seeded West Virginia meets top-seeded Villanova in the East Region semifinals at TD Garden on Friday night.
The National Weather Service says the bulk of the wind-driven snow and sleet is expected to hit New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware and parts of eastern Pennsylvania before heading off to Massachusetts early Thursday.
A winter storm in the East during the 2017 tournament also prompted teams to scramble their travel plans.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is saying that “racism is evil” as he condemns the KKK, neo-Nazis and white supremacists as “criminals and thugs.”
He is speaking in the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House after meeting with Attorney General Jeff Sessions and FBI director Christopher Wray about the race-fueled violence Saturday in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Trump has come under fire for his comments Saturday that “many sides” are to blame for the violence. In those remarks, he did not single out white supremacists or any other hate group, even as Republican lawmakers and others in his White House did condemn them by name.
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The spring Chinook fishing season for the Clearwater River closed June 11 and will not reopen, according to the Idaho Department of Fish & Game. The season closed because the sport fishery harvest for spring Chinook salmon in the Mainstem Clearwater, Middle Fork Clearwater, and South Fork Clearwater rivers has been met, according to Fish & Game.
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An Indian company that is partnering with the Trump Organization on an office tower project outside New Delhi has been accused of running an elaborate real estate swindle that cheated investors out of nearly $150 million.
Documents obtained by The Associated Press make no mention of the Trump Organization, and focus largely on two real estate deals that began years before the organization signed a 2016 agreement with IREO to partner on an office tower outside of New Delhi.
Ramesh Sanka, the former CEO of the real estate firm IREO, says he saw "various acts of cheating, fraud and misappropriation of money," creating "huge wrongful gains" for the company's managing director and his associates.
Top IREO officials could not be reached for comment.
They say that when it rains, it pours, and whatever it is is pouring all over the Detroit Lions right now. Hours after defensive end Kerry Hyder’s injury was confirmed as a season-ending Achilles tear, NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport reports flex linebacker/end Brandon Copeland will also miss all of 2017:
Source: #Lions LB Brandon Copeland tore his pec. He will need surgery and is out of season. Played in all 16 games last year. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 15, 2017
One of several players the Lions leaned on for pass-rush help during last season’s rush of edge-rusher injuries and suspensions, Copeland was moved up from his natural linebacker spot to take reps at end.
With Hyder also done for the year, and Ziggy Ansah and Cornelius Washington still sidelined, having Copeland as an emergency option again might have been useful.
Without him, it’s getting harder and harder to imagine Detroit enters the 2017 regular season without making a significant move (or moves) to bolster the position.
Seven years after “Bid ’em Up” Bruce Wasserstein sold the American Lawyer Media group for $630 million, the late billionaire’s namesake firm is buying it back at a steep discount...
The Supreme Court rejected Arkansas’ request to lift a stay late Monday that would allowed the state to conduct its first execution since 2005.
Kentwood's Justin Seiber, Hazen's Jaxon Ingram and Kennedy Catholic's Sam Huard are NPSL's prolific passers
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PHILADELPHIA (AP)  Investigators say a Philadelphia firefighter died because a hose supplying her with oxygen had burned through and they found problems with how her colleagues responded to her seven emergency distress signals.
The fire department and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health released reports Monday about the December 2014 death of Lt. Joyce Craig.
Craig was killed while battling a wind-whipped house fire.
The city's report says indirect causes of her death include lack of situational awareness, inadequate communications, poor strategy and tactics and an uncoordinated rescue effort.
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The federal study says a failure to quickly deploy an intervention team contributed to her death.
The fire department says it has made changes as a result. The fire commissioner plans to speak about the death on Tuesday.
Suspected jihadists killed at least 18 people and wounded several during a raid on a restaurant in Burkina Faso’s capital overnight but security forces shot dead both attackers and freed people trapped inside the building.
“This is a terrorist attack,” Communications Minister Remi Dandjinou told a news conference on Monday.
He said the toll was provisional because the security operation was still underway.
Burkina Faso, like other countries in West Africa, has been targeted sporadically by jihadist groups operating across Africa’s Sahel. Most attacks have been along its remote northern border region with Mali, which has seen attacks by Islamist militants for more than a decade.
A Reuters witness saw customers running out of the Aziz Istanbul restaurant in central Ouagadougou as police and paramilitary gendarmerie surrounded it amid gunfire. A woman said she was in the restaurant celebrating her brother’s birthday
Dallas CASA’s Voices for a Cause, held on Sept. 14 at The Rustic, provided an evening of entertainment with a concert under the stars. The concert netted $6,640 for Dallas CASA.
Dallas CASA board member Dave Kroencke’s band “Signed Out” opened for Texas Country artist Brandon Rhyder. Young Professionals President, Jonathan Bassham, gave a final plug for North Texas Giving Day.
Presenting sponsors was PCORE Exploration & Production II / Mark Hiduke. Other sponsors included Linda and Rob Swartz, Sewell Automotive, Accelerate Resources, and Christine and Jonathan Bassham.
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NF's long-anticipated follow up to, is finally here, and the charting numbers have proved that the rapper is still number one to his fans.has reached number one not only the Hip-Hop Albums chart but on the overall albums chart as well, beating out recently deceased Tom Petty.
"It’s a pleasure to be able to capture every aspect of our wonderful sport and broadcast it to the world,” said Manel Arroyo, Managing Director of Dorna Sports. "We have a highly competitive Championship that usually goes down to the wire at the end of the season, with a group of incredible contenders for the title and ten riders battling it out for second. This will be the 27th year that Dorna has managed the television rights of the MotoGP World Championship and we do it with the same level of passion as ever."
MotoGP was one of the first world-class sports that launched its own subscription-based streaming service, just like what Formula 1 is about to do this year. Their smartphone-based service hasn't stopped the series from partnering with TV networks and developing cutting-edge products to cater to tech-savvy audiences. In the U.K. and Ireland, BT Sports and MotoGP will soon launch "360 OnBoard," which will provide live 360-degree footage from select motorcycle-mounted cameras.
Connecticut is planning to spend $15 million to upgrade the State Pier in New London for use by developers of several offshore wind projects.
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy announced a plan Tuesday that would include construction of a heavy lift pad on the pier.
He says the improvements would give developers a well-protected harbor from which to deploy equipment for the construction of wind turbines off the coasts of Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New York and New Jersey.
Malloy says the spending, which must be approved by the state Bond Commission, would help spur economic development that could turn the city into a hub for the offshore wind industry.
State officials say the development also will provide a better link from Long Island Sound to the region’s freight rail system.
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MONTREAL _ National Bank of Canada raised its quarterly dividend as it reported its second-quarter profit improved more than 10 per cent compared with a year ago and beat expectations.
The bank says it will now pay a quarterly dividend of 62 cents per share, up from the previous rate of 60 cents.
National Bank earned $547 million or $1.44 per diluted share for the quarter ended April 30, up from $484 million or $1.28 per diluted share in the same quarter last year.
On an adjusted basis, the bank says it earned $1.45 per diluted share for the quarter, up from $1.30 per share a year go.
Analysts on average had expected a profit of $1.39 per share, according to Thomson Reuters Eikon.
National Bank chief executive Louis Vachon says both business growth and improved efficiency were major contributors to the performance.
Adidas (Herzogenaurach, Germany) has opened a new flagship store for its Adidas Originals line of shoes in Chicago. The 4966-square-foot store is its largest in the world to date.
The store’s design reflects its surroundings. For instance, one of its fitting rooms features a bench modeled after those at area CTA stations, and its walls are wrapped with brushed steel to reflect the city’s L Train. (Other fitting rooms are inspired by some of the Adidas Original shoes themselves.) Local artists also created custom artwork and installations for the space, and there is a community wall to post local events and information.
To celebrate the store’s opening, it will also be selling a limited edition shoe, the “Wicker Park,” which is inspired by the neighborhood in the city where the store is located, according to Footwear News.
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April 24 (Reuters) - Phillips 66 Partners LP:
* PHILLIPS 66 PARTNERS TO CONSTRUCT WEST TEXAS CRUDE OIL PIPELINE SYSTEM, HOLD SECOND OPEN SEASON
* PHILLIPS 66 PARTNERS LP - PIPELINE IS EXPECTED TO BE PLACED IN SERVICE BY END OF 2019
* PHILLIPS 66 PARTNERS - RECEIVED SUFFICIENT BINDING COMMITMENTS ON AN INITIAL OPEN SEASON TO PROCEED WITH CONSTRUCTION OF GRAY OAK PIPELINE SYSTEM
* PHILLIPS 66 PARTNERS LP - GRAY OAK PIPELINE SECOND OPEN SEASON WILL COMMENCE AT 3 P.M. CDT ON APRIL 26, 2018
* PHILLIPS 66 PARTNERS LP - GRAY OAK PIPELINE, A JV OWNED 75 PERCENT BY CO AND 25 PERCENT BY ANDEAVOR WILL OWN PIPELINE SYSTEM Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reuters.Briefs@thomsonreuters.com)
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Orlov scored a goal and added an assist during Friday's 7-4 loss to Pittsburgh.
After recording 33 points last season, Orlov has taken a slight step backward offensively in 2017-18. He's being deployed in more of a shut-down role alongside Matt Niskanen, and the Russian entered Friday's contest beginning 54.7 percent of his five-on-five shifts in the defensive zone. Orlov has continued to provide respectable peripheral numbers with 85 shots, 83 hits and 74 blocked shots, but his fantasy value is currently limited to deep settings where those secondary statistics carry more weight.
Entergy is partnering with Capital Area United Way to offer free tax preparation to qualifying residents.
The event will be held Saturday, February 3 at the East Baton Rouge Main Library, located at 7711 Goodwood Blvd., from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Trained volunteers will be at the event to provide assistance.
Since 2011, Entergy's support of the Super Tax Day has resulted in $195 million returned to 111,000 people in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. For more information about Super Tax Day and Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA), click here.
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BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Ethan Werek was the lone scorer in the shootout as the Belleville Senators edged the Binghamton Devils 3-2 on Friday in American Hockey League action.
Nick Paul and Macoy Erkamps scored in regulation time for Belleville (19-24-4), the AHL affiliate of the Ottawa Senators. Danny Taylor made 36 saves and turned away four skaters in the shootout for the win.
Steven Santini and Jacob MacDonald supplied the offence for Binghamton (12-23-9). Eddie Lack stopped 28 shots and the first three skaters he faced in the shootout before Werek’s winner.
Belleville was 1 for 3 on the power play and the Devils went 1 for 5 with the man advantage.
Gomes went 1-for-5 with a grand slam in a win over the Royals on Tuesday.
Gomes took starter Danny Duffy deep in the sixth inning for his 10th homer of the year. Gomes registered a hit for his third consecutive game, and is coming off a decent June in which he hit .284/.360/.537 with three homers and 11 RBI. The backstop strikes out about 30 percent of the time, but still manages to produce decently to the tune of 28 RBI and 29 runs in 61 games.
LONDON (Reuters) - U.S. financial software firm SS&C Technologies (SSNC.O) has ruled out a counter-bid for Britain’s Fidessa (FDSA.L), which has agreed a 1.5 billion pound ($2.1 billion) takeover by Ion.
Fidessa disclosed this month that it had received approaches from both SS&C and Ion, a company backed by U.S. private equity firm Carlyle. Fidessa had already agreed to be bought by Swiss banking software business Temenos (TEMN.S) but scrapped the deal on April 20 in favor of a better offer from Ion.
SS&C said on Tuesday that it held preliminary talks with London-listed Fidessa this month but had decided against making an offer for the trading systems provider.
It joins Temenos in ruling itself out after the Swiss company said last week that it would not try to better the Ion deal, which values Fidessa at 39.50 pounds a share, including payment of dividends due to investors in June.
Fidessa shares were down 2 percent at 39.30 pounds in afternoon trading in London. SS&C was up 1 percent.($1 = 0.7164 pounds)
FILE - In this April 14, 2012 file photo, Mexico's President Felipe Calderon and his wife, first lady Margarita Zavala arrive for the opening ceremony of the sixth Summit of the Americas in Cartagena, Colombia. Zavala announced Friday, Oct. 6, 2017, she is resigning from the conservative National Action Party, known as the PAN. She had announced her intention to run for the party's presidential nomination, but found herself in open conflict with party leader Ricardo Anaya, who also wants the nomination. Fernando Llano AP Photo
In an appearance Friday on ESPN’s “Pardon the Interruption,” Sports Illustrated football writer Peter King said that the NFL was “very concerned” about the decline in ratings this year.
Many attribute the ratings drop to the politicization of the NFL, while King said he believed it stemmed from the younger generation moving to other sports.
“I think the league’s very concerned,” he told co-host Michael Wilbon.
He continued, “I do think the one thing that is very, very concerning: the numbers in youth football that are moving away from football and going to other sports.”
According to King, the sport’s concussion and CTE issues are the main reasons why parents are not allowing their children to play.
King offered up a solution, saying the NFL should “get behind” youth flag football or else they will lose more parents.
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LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan’s public schools would receive their largest increase in base per-student funding in 17 years under a budget plan endorsed by the state House.
The Republican-controlled House approved the plan Tuesday, including a boost ranging from $120 to $240 per pupil proposed by Gov. Rick Snyder. Once the Senate passes a proposal and revised revenue estimates are released, a budget agreement will be finalized in June.
Though the House backed the governor’s base K-12 funding proposal, it rejected proposed cuts to online charter schools and to aid that helps public schools enroll private students in elective classes.
Unlike Snyder, the House voted to close a prison next fiscal year.
Republicans rejected Democratic amendments to spend more on road improvements and to restore free bottled water for Flint residents.
Parkview elementary got outside together for a school-wide cross-country meet on May 24. Students ran routes from 200 metres to one kilometre depending on their grade.
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Makayla Kraft smiles as she sees the finish line in sight at the Parkview Elementary school-wide cross country meet on Thursday, May 24. (Jim Elliot/Eagle Valley News)
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Biggie got his own movie, Notorious, in 2009, and a new documentary is in development: Notorious B.I.G.: One More Chance will be produced by Submarine and ByStorm Films, and will stick closely to his music and its impact around the world.
Notorious B.I.G.: One More Chance was announced Monday at the Berlin Film Festival, and it's an authorized documentary so getting music rights and cooperation from Biggie's estate won't be too challenging for producers. The rapper's mother Voletta Wallace expressed her excitement about the project. Read more here.
Up And Coming International Vacation SpotsThings change fast in the international world of travel. From time to time, there are fairly untouched gems, like Mozambique 15 years ago or Cuba 10 years ago. For very different reasons, Germany, Argentina, the Philippines, and Madagascar are destinations to consider or re-consider for your up-and-coming vacation bucket list.
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CLEVELAND, Ohio -- For the fourth straight spring, the NBA Finals matchup remains the same -- Cavaliers vs. Warriors. But many of the role players have changed since that initial 2015 meeting.
Of course, one big star is now gone from Cleveland while another has joined Golden State.
LeBron James, Stephen Curry and Draymond Green -- a few of the constants -- remain at the center of the series. So does the injured Andre Iguodala, the MVP of the 2015 Finals.
In the spirit of this fourth chapter, here is a look back at the players from the 2015 matchup and where they are now.
Players are listed alphabetically and had to enter a game during The Finals.
By Matt Goul, cleveland.com
During the 1970s, a group of swimmers from Coronado High School in California ran a small weed smuggling operation that grew into a $100 million global enterprise. They swam 25-pound packages of marijuana from Mexico to the U.S. The story of the Coronado Company is told in the new book titled “Deep Water: From The Swim Team to Drug Smuggling.”
Pictures below courtesy of Coronado High School yearbook. Click to enlarge image.
Eddie Otero was a water polo player, swimmer and lifeguard.
He was the first recruit in the Coronado Company.
Lou Villar was a coach and Spanish teacher at Coronado High School.
He helped greatly expand the Coronado Company's business.
Coronado Police Officer Dennis Grimaud first tipped
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SACRAMENTO (AP) — Authorities say an inmate has died and 11 others have been treated for suspected drug overdoses at a Northern California prison.
State prison officials say an inmate was found unresponsive in his cell Sunday at Mule Creek State Prison in Ione, about 45 miles from Sacramento. He was pronounced dead later that evening.
Another inmate was treated at the prison and 10 others were taken to hospitals. Eight have since returned to the prison.
Authorities didn’t say what drug they suspect caused the overdoses. However, the cells where they occurred have been sealed and are being cleaned by a hazardous materials team.
Authorities are trying to determine how the drugs were smuggled into the lockup. Medical and prison staff also are conducting “wellness checks” in the prison every 30 minutes.
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DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – Premier Health is inviting students to a career exploration event.
Local high school students will learn about careers in health care at Premier Health’s MedQuest event.
Students will have the opportunity to participate in hands-on activities.
Professionals will lead activities in surgery, emergency services, rehabilitation, respiratory care, imaging and nursing.
MedQuest will take place from 8:30 .am. to 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 21 at Miami Valley Hospital.
Participants must be at least 16-years-old and a junior or senior in high school.
Students must register online. The registration fee is $10.
The website is available here.
Update: The La Verne Police Department on Monday said Daniel Kwok, 40, was located by the Colton Police Department and was determined to be safe.
On Sunday, police asked for the public’s help in locating Kwok.
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It seems that Emma Watson and some other celebrities were targeted by a sex cult recruiter to join the notorious NXIVM group.
According to Business Insider, Allison Mack was using Twitter to reach out to people to join the cult.
Mack on multiple occasions left messages to Harry Potter star Emma Watson in 2016, asking her to join a “women’s movement”.
— Allison Mack (@allisonmack) January 24, 2016
— Allison Mack (@allisonmack) February 19, 2016
​The cult recruiter also left messages to singer Kelly Clarkson.
Last week, Mack was arrested due to her involvement in NXIVM cult, which was founded by Keith Raniere.
The cult has been accused of sex trafficking, sex trafficking conspiracy, and conspiracy to commit forced labor.
On Friday, Mack, who was second in command in the cult, pleaded not guilty to charges of sex trafficking, according to Business Insider. Her bail hearing will be held on Tuesday.
SYDNEY, Australia — Coach Gregor Townsend has made eight changes to Scotland's starting lineup to face Australia in Saturday's rugby test.
Scotland will field an entirely new front row and back three to the team that started in last weekend's 34-13 victory over Italy in Singapore.
Australia, which beat Fiji 37-14 at Melbourne last Saturday, was expected to announce its team later Thursday.
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HAMPTON, Ga. (AP) The start of Sunday’s Monster Energy Cup race has been moved up one hour because of the threat of rain.
The race at Atlanta Motor Speedway will now start at 1:06 p.m. EST.
According to weather.com, there is an 80 percent chance of rain Sunday, with the probability increasing during the day. There is a 100 percent chance of rain Monday, causing additional complications for NASCAR crews that must move equipment to Las Vegas for next week’s event.
Kyle Busch won the pole Friday, edging Ryan Newman. Brad Keselowski won last year’s race.
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* Home Bancshares, Inc. announces pricing and upsizing of subordinated notes offering
* Home Bancshares Inc - Pricing of $300 million of its 5.625% fixed-to-floating rate subordinated notes due 2027
* Home Bancshares Inc - Notes will initially bear interest at 5.625% per annum
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Ridley Scott’s gamble appears to be paying off. After faster-than-fast reshoots over Thanksgiving to replace Kevin Spacey — after the actor was accused of sexual misconduct by multiple men — with Christopher Plummer in All the Money in the World, the just made the Dec. 4 deadline to be screened for the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. This morning, it was rewarded with three nominations for Scott, Plummer and and star Michelle Williams.
“There’s no time for pondering,” Scott told EW on set last month. “Sometimes you’ve got to lay down the law. You have to!”
All the Money in the World will hit theaters on Christmas. Head here for the full list of Golden Globe nominees.
The Puerto Rican singer Luis Fonsi has been a star in a number of Spanish-speaking countries for since the late ’90s. (Fun fact: Fonsi is a 39-year-old family man who used to be in a pre-NSYNC group with Joey Fatone.) And “Despacito,” Fonsi’s reggaeton ballad with Daddy Yankee, was a massive international phenomenon even before Justin Bieber jumped on a remix and turned it into the first mostly-Spanish American #1 single in decades. But even after the ascendance of “Despacito,” Fonsi had never appeared on American TV before last night.
Fonsi, performing without Bieber or Daddy Yankee, was the musical guest on last night’s episode of Conan. Instead of his collaborators, Fonsi had a troupe of dancers with him. And even though the song sounds weird without Yankee’s exuberant verses, Fonsi is still a beautiful singer, and the song is just great. (Also, given that Bieber can’t remember the words and is a little shit about it, it’s probably better that he wasn’t there.) You can watch Fonsi’s performance here.
On the latest episode of Off The Post, Postmedia’s national hockey podcast wraps up the Stanley Cup Final and looks ahead to the Vegas expansion draft.
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TULSA -- Police are searching for two men who robbed a midtown Taco Bueno at gunpoint.
Police said the two men shattered the door just before midnight at Taco Bueno near 46th and Peoria and went inside. Police said the men detained the employees and demanded money from them. When they got the money, the two men ran out the door they smashed.
Police used a K9 to try and track the suspects without any success. Police said the employees waited about 20 minutes before setting the alarm and alerting officers.
"They waited before they actually triggered the alarm for their own safety," Cpl. Ian Adair said.
Police said this robbery is similar to others that have happened recently. On December 22, police responded to another armed robbery at the same Taco Bueno. Officers said a man with a gun broke out a window that night and took money from the employees inside.
Police said they're unsure right now if the same suspects committed both armed robberies.
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Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 2:57 PM EDT) -- Medical supply giant Medline is suing competitor C.R. Bard over the design of an infection-combating catheterization kit, telling an Illinois federal court in papers filed Thursday that Bard is willfully infringing a patent issued just weeks ago.
U.S. Patent Number 9,745,088, issued Aug. 29, covers Medline's “single-layer” surgical tray for insertion of Foley catheters. Surgical trays are preassembled, turnkey packs of all the materials needed for a specific surgery.
For Foley insertions, a two-layer stacked design was standard before 2009, Medline says. But that design had...
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Neurology and the CNS is the branch of science dealing with anatomy, function, diagnosis and treatment of disorders and disease affecting the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord). Neuroscience medicine includes but is not limited to the study and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease, major depressive disorder, schizophrenia, Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy/seizures, migraine, insomnia/sleep disorders, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.
BERLIN (AP) — Chancellor Angela Merkel is pushing for the quick formation of a new governing alliance with Germany's main center-left party, saying that only a coalition will bring the "stable government" needed at a challenging time for Europe.
Merkel's conservative Union bloc and the center-left Social Democrats will begin discussions Wednesday on a possible extension of their coalition of the past four years. The Social Democrats insisted after a disastrous election result in September that they would go into opposition, but reluctantly agreed to reconsider after Merkel's coalition talks with two smaller parties collapsed.
Merkel said Monday: "I favor quick talks, and I think a stable government is the basis on which we can work best with France and for Europe."
She said a minority government "would not be a stable government."
An 85-year old Amherstburg man, set to stand trial for historical sex offences, will be back in court in February.
Richard Massen faces six sex-related offences, alleged to have involved three boys during the 1970's.
Police say the victims were between the ages of 11 and 15.
This is the third time Massen has been charged with sexually abusing children.
He pleaded guilty to three charges in 1990 and served a year in jail, but was pardoned in 2004. He was also convicted of indecent assault back in 1965.
Massen's name may sound familiar. He donated more than $100,000 to the town of Amherstburg in exchange for his name being honoured on both a scoreboard and a street leading to the Libro Credit Union Centre.
Council reversed its decision after a public outcry, when members learned of his previous convictions.
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Carers Trust Crossroads Care Sir Gar aims to provide information, advice and support to carers in the county of Carmarthenshire. They have a team of carers outreach workers who can provide one-to-one support to carers to help them manage their caring responsibilities. Carers aged 16-25 years can access support from our Young Adult Carers Project offering one-to-one and peer support.
Two back-to-back hurricanes in the continental U.S. displaced more workers than first thought resulting in a net loss of 33 thousand jobs in September. But the job losses seem to have had little effect on the national unemployment rate, which fell to 4.2 percent the lowest since 2001. Mil Arcega has more.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles subway system is expanding and so too are the number of prehistoric fossils being recovered as crews dig beneath the city.
Since work on one extension began in 2014, workers have routinely turned up fossilized remains of rabbits, camels, bison and other creatures that roamed the region during the last Ice Age. But Paleontologist Ashley Leger says “the big one” uncovered by her team is the intact skull of a juvenile mammoth.
California’s stringent environmental laws require scientists to be on hand at certain construction sites. Transportation officials say paleontologists have staffed all L.A. subway digs beginning in the 1990s, when work started on the city’s inaugural line.
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Illinois-based hotel company, Heart of America Group, anticipates starting construction later this year on 202-room full-service boutique hotel off Camp Bowie Boulevard that will open a few months before Fort Worth's new multipurpose arena in the nearby Will Rogers Memorial Complex. The City Council pn Tuesday heard terms of an economic development incentive for the project, called Hotel Renovo, that would rebate the hotel's 7 percent city occupancy tax for 16 years.
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Jamal Tyrone Harper, 30 of Rome, was jailed this week after he allegedly grabbed a juvenile in an attempt to “cause physical pain”.
Reports went on to state that Harper also grabbed the child’s mother and proceeded to hit her in the face with an open palm.
The alleged incident occurred back on September 30th at a home on Roseway Circle.
Harper is charged with two counts of simple battery and cruelty to children.
The highly acclaimed books (print versions) by Canadian publisher, Bridgeross Communications, are available in the UK at local prices. Bridgeross specializes in books on serious mental illness written by patients and/or family that offer insight and support to all impacted. 1. SHOT IN THE HEAD A SISTER’S MEMOIR, A BROTHER’S STRUGGLE by Katherine Flannery Dering
These are the highlights of live sports events on television for Wednesday, July 4. All games are p.m. unless noted. Coverage is subject to change:
CORNHOLE
1: ACL Pro Invitational, ESPN2
LACROSSE
6: Warrior World Series of Youth Lacrosse final, ESPN2
MLB
11 a.m.: Red Sox at Nationals, MLB
1:10: Rays at Marlins, SUN, FSFL
4: Orioles at Phillies, ESPN
7: White Sox at Reds, ESPN
10: Cardinals at D’backs, ESPN
RUNNING
7: AJC Peachtree Road Race, NBCSP
SPECIAL OLYMPICS
5: USA Games, ESPN2
SPECIALS
Noon: Hot Dog Eating Contest, ESPN2
TENNIS
7 a.m.: Wimbledon, ESPN
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March 19(Reuters) - AVIC Aviation High Technology Co Ltd
* Says no dividend payment for 2017
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March 31 Hunan Sundy Science and Technology Co Ltd :
* To use undistributed profits to pay a cash dividend of 2 yuan (pre-tax) per 10 shares to shareholders for FY 2016
* To use additional paid-in capital to distribute 10 new shares for every 10 shares
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A local business owner and Zoning Board of Appeals member has taken out nomination papers for a four-year at-large seat on the Town Council.
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Philip Wegmann from the Washington Examiner talks about the DC involvement in Alabama’s senate primary, in particular who has the most to lose if their candidate doesn’t make the runoff. Wegmann also predicted a problem for other state campaigns seeking Senate backing, considering the massive amount of money poured into Alabama.
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Staal scored two goals and had an assist in Sunday's win at San Jose.
Staal has been hot as he's scored eight goals with ten assists in his last 17 games. He's taken 3.3 shots per game over that stretch, which is much higher than the 2.6 shots per game he averaged last season.
A crash on the A55 is causing severe delays during rush hour.
The incident took place on the eastbound carriageway near the Posthouse Roundabout at around 3pm
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The designer of the latest Valentine’s Day stamps from Finland was inspired by nature, art and fairy tales in creating the illustrations.The stamps were issued on 24th January 2018.
Slater (hamstring) was sidelined from Monday's practice, Doug Kyed of NESN.com reports.
The severity of the injury is unknown at this time. Slater is a wide receiver on the depth chart, but he has not caught a regular-season pass since 2011. The former fifth-rounder has maintained a spot on the team due to his special teams play and leadership.
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New audio of dozens of gunshots during the GOP baseball practice shooting has been shared with the media.
The Hill obtained a video from Tryshah Taylor, who lives less than a block from the baseball field where the shooting occurred. The video, shot off of Taylor’s back porch, does not show the shooting, but dozens of gunshots can be heard in the background.
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Over 30 gunshots can be heard in the clip while sirens blare in the background. The shots heard in quicks succession are presumably coming from the shooter’s rifle rather than the pistols used by police officers.
“Who are they shooting?” someone asks on the video.
Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA) was shot in the hip during the attack carried out early Wednesday morning. Four others, including a hill staffer, were injured but all survived.
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An attorney says a Massachusetts judge should not lose his job for a relationship with a social worker that included sexual acts in his chambers.
Attorney David Hoose told the Supreme Judicial Court on Tuesday that Judge Thomas Estes has "sinned but has not sinned so severely that it should cost him his career."
Tammy Cagle has accused Estes of pressuring her into performing oral sex on him in his chambers and her home. Estes denies harassing Cagle and says the relationship was consensual.
Howard Neff is executive director of the Commission on Judicial Conduct. He called Estes' behavior "egregious."
Neff told the court that an indefinite suspension would allow lawmakers to decide whether to remove Estes from the bench and restore public faith in the administration of justice.
SEOUL (Reuters) - U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Joseph Dunford said on Monday U.S. military options being prepared against North Korea would be for when diplomatic and economic sanctions failed, South Korea's president's office said on Monday.
Dunford made the comments to South Korean President Moon Jae-in in a 50-minute meeting to discuss recent issues including North Korean provocation, office spokesman Park Su-hyun told a media briefing.
Dunford was in Seoul speaking to South Korean military officials, including Defence Minister Song Young-moo. He was due to leave South Korea later on Monday and will make stops in China and Japan this week.
Tension has increased in recent months over concern that North Korea is close to achieving its goal of putting the mainland United States within range of a nuclear weapon.
North Korea and the United States exchanged threats of military action last week, with Pyongyang saying it will develop a plan to strike the U.S. Pacific territory of Guam.
The Friends of Mike Arburr are hosting the 7th Annual Mike Arburr Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament on Wednesday, June 27 at Hawks Landing in Southington.
Arbur, in addition to being a former Terryville Police Officer, was an active volunteer in youth sports in the greater Bristol area for many years. He served as president of McCabe Waters Little League as well as many managerial and coaching positions with McCabe and The CT Titans Softball program. Unfortunately, Arburr passed away in 2012 at a young age.
To honor his memory and his hours of volunteerism, his friends have established this event. Proceeds will be used to help promote local Little League programs, and other youth sports programs, as well as establishment of an annual scholarship through The CT Titans program. Over the past six years, the organization has donated over $55,000.00 to these programs.
Anyone wishing to sponsor or participate in the Golf Tournament should contact Rick at (860)-584-0491.
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Authorities in Minnesota are now releasing the name of the Iowan who was killed in a crash in that state over the weekend. The Minnesota State Patrol says a car failed to yield at a median crossing late Friday night and was hit by a semi-truck along Highway 52 in Goodhue County. The car was driven by 22-year-old Jacob Nelson, of St. Ansgar, who was injured in the crash. His passenger, 22-year-old Cody Squier, of St. Angar was killed. The truck driver wasn’t hurt. Troopers say both of the Iowans were belted in and there’s no sign alcohol was a factor.
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Anne Frank was a Jewish teenager forced into hiding in Amsterdam during the Holocaust and killed in a concentration camp. The story of Anne Frank Anne Frank was a Jewish teenager forced into hiding in Amsterdam during the Holocaust and killed in a concentration camp.
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PHOENIX (AP) -- An Arizona man has pleaded guilty to a hacking charge in a cyberattack two years ago that interrupted communications equipment for emergency workers in Madison, Wisconsin.
Randall Charles Tucker of Apache Junction pleaded guilty to intentionally damaging protected computers in the March 2015 attack.
His plea deal calls for a sentence of up to four years in prison.
He also was charged with hacking into municipal computer systems two years ago in two Phoenix suburbs, Chandler and Mesa, and attacking the Washington, D.C.-based News2Share site in December 2014.
The charges stemming from the attacks in Arizona and on the news site were dropped as part of the plea deal.
Tucker acknowledged in court Monday that he bragged about the Madison attack on social media.
Manners T3 with mini chassis
I'm selling a Manners T3 in OD with the mini chassis installed. It is used, but in great condition. The only significant scratch is on the side and in the photo below. It is inletted for a Bartlein #3 barrel and Remington 700 SA. It had a receiver with a side bolt stop, so it has been milled to allow clearance for that. It comes with an AI magazine and Accu-shot picatinny rail as well as the action screws. I'm asking $750 shipped.
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Hello guys,I'm selling a Manners T3 in OD with the mini chassis installed. It is used, but in great condition. The only significant scratch is on the side and in the photo below. It is inletted for a Bartlein #3 barrel and Remington 700 SA. It had a receiver with a side bolt stop, so it has been milled to allow clearance for that. It comes with an AI magazine and Accu-shot picatinny rail as well as the action screws. I'm asking $750 shipped.Thanks!
Welcome to Thursday's LIVE Derby County blog from Derbyshire Live.
Join us as we provide you with the latest updates as the Rams' search for a successor to Gary Rowett, who joined Stoke City last week.
Lampard has confirmed that he is in talks with Derby over the vacant manager's position and it seems only a matter of time until an announcement is made.
Former England team mate Rio Ferdinand has had his say on the story, as well as Rams legend Alan Hinton and current Chelsea defender David Luiz .
Chelsea under-18s coach Jody Morris is expected to join Derby should Frank Lampard be appointed as the Rams' next manager, according to reports.
We will also bring you all the latest Rams news and transfer talk, along with the latest from across the Championship.
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DECORAH, Iowa – Two men have been sentenced for stealing thousands of dollars in equipment from Alliant Energy trucks.
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Frank Lee Miller, 55 of Waterloo, and Ryan Robert Tovar, 34 of Waterloo, have pleaded guilty to 1st degree theft. Miller has also pleaded guilty to 2nd degree theft. Authorities say they and Kevin Gates, 42 of Waterloo, stole from the trucks as they were parked in the lot of Mihm Brothers trucking in Fort Atkinson on December 4, 2017.
Miller and Tovar have both been ordered to spend up to 10 years in prison.
Gates has also pleaded guilty to 1st degree theft but no sentencing date for him has been set.
An allegedly armed man barricaded himself inside a Hacienda Heights home Tuesday afternoon as Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies swarmed the scene trying to get him to surrender, the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department said in a news release.
The incident occurred in the 16600 block of Carriage Place at about 2 p.m. as a crisis negotiation team was called to the scene, officials said. The man was armed with a black semi-automatic handgun, officials said.
Homes in the surrounding area were evacuated, authorities said.
No further information has been released.
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CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- Solar panels on Box Canyon contribute to the overall
production of renewable energy aboard the base, Oct. 6, 2017. Marine Corps Base
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May 3 TMX Group Ltd:
* April 2017 Volume for all TMX Equities Marketplaces 10.94 billion versus 14.21 billion last year
* April 2017 Transactions for all TMX Equities Marketplaces 18.3 million versus 24.2 million in March
* April 2017 Daily Average Volume for all TMX Equities Marketplaces 576.0 million versus 676.6 million last year
* April 2017 Daily Average Transactions for all TMX Equities Marketplaces 962,616 versus 1.0 million last year Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Brooklyn Nets center Brook Lopez moves the ball upcourt during the third quarter of the game against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center. The Sixers won the game 108-107.
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Look, let's get real: your kid is probably psyched out of his mind for Halloween. The candy, the haunted houses (if they're into that), and the costumes get everyone into the spooky spirit. There's just something about pumpkin picking and bobbing for apples that get kids amped up to celebrate. If you're already thinking about snagging their costumes, here are options you can get at Walmart.
May 2 Aurum Pacific China Group Ltd:
* Expected to record a substantial increase in unaudited consolidated net loss for three months ended 31 march 2017
* Expected result due to recognition of estimated changes in fair value of consideration payable for business combination of about hk$2.5 million
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KCRA helicopter reporter describes what has happened overnight as state officials and crews work to repair the Oroville Dam Spillway on Tuesday, February 14.
NEW YORK (AP) — Police say a man has been shot in the ankle near the Barclays Center in New York City.
Police say the shooting happened around 2:30 p.m. Wednesday outside a shopping center across the street from the Brooklyn arena, where the NBA’s Brooklyn Nets and the NHL’s New York Islanders play and the site of concerts and other events.
Police said 911 calls reported a shooting after an argument.
Police were searching for the gunman who fled. At first, investigators said they were looking for two people, but now believe it’s only one.
The victim, a 50-year-old from Queens, was taken to a hospital in stable condition.
It’s not clear yet whether the victim was the intended target; he has not yet been interviewed by police.
Tax Group Of The Year: Cravath
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 4:56 PM EST) -- Cravath Swaine & Moore LLP was thrust into Law360's Practice Groups of the Year following a successful 2017 guiding headline-grabbing, multibillion-dollar transactions such as Anheuser-Busch InBev's $123 billion acquisition of SABMiller and Time Warner Inc.'s pending $108.7 billion sale to AT&T Inc.
With approximately $650 billion worth of known transactions in the past year, Cravath's ranking is especially well deserved considering the relatively small size of its tax practice, comprised of six active partners in New York, one of counsel and about 20 associates.
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Baku. 3 April. REPORT.AZ/ The Central Bank of Azerbaijan (CBA) decreased amount of funds wanted to attract in deposit auction.
Report informs referring to the CBA.
Thus, the bank intends to collect 100 mln USD in deposit auction. However, the figure is two times less than the figure on March 31. In other words, budget of the deposit auction decreased by 33.3%.
Notably, at both auctions supply exceeded demand.
"Money and doing beautiful things with it might be the hub of this year. Look to a few chosen friends and see if they're doing any monetary things that would work for you, too. Jealousy or impulse buying has nothing to do with it. They'll be ecstatic to talk about it in May and June. Enjoy the conversations and maybe improve the pleasure level of your material surroundings. Don't get too high in August or too low in October. Love yourself, and watch for a new special someone to love you, maybe in December. Have an elegant year!"
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Ugh, the tax deadline is upon us. (Hey, at least it got extended to April 18 this year.) But to help soften the blow, JetBlue is offering the most amazing deal: a chance for anyone who owes Uncle Sam money to win a free flight.
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Enter once a day between now and April 25 and you could find yourself one of the lucky 1,000 people selected to win a free one-way flight. 66 winners will be selected on each day of the promotion, with the final 76 chosen on the last day, per the fine print. Flight options include anywhere in the contiguous United States and Alaska. Your one-way trip must be used between May 1 and June 15, 2017.
Now, the important question: Where will you go if you win? (We recommend Charleston, FYI.)
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June 14 At least three people were injured, including the suspected gunman, in a shooting on Wednesday at a United Parcel Service facility in San Francisco, local media reported.
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THOMASVILLE, NC (WXII.com) – A fugitive on the run from West Virginia was captured in Thomasville on Thursday.
Thomasville police said they were contacted by West Virginia authorities that Michael Hall, 29, was possibly staying at a home in their city.
Investigators said Hall removed an ankle monitoring device and had absconded from West Virginia on charges of assault by strangulation and attempted second-degree sexual assault.
Police found Hall at 222 Center Street in Thomasville, where he was taken into custody without incident.
Hall was taken to the Davidson County Jail to await extradition. His bail was set at $1 million.
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One NBA MVP candidate won't be going into the season wholly focused on basketball.
Two days before the Bucks preseason opener, the team announced superstar forward Giannis Antetokounmpo's father Charles died Friday at the age of 54.
MORE: From obscurity in Greece to Bucks stardom, Giannis Antetokounmpo just keeps getting better
According to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Charles, a native Nigerian and former professional soccer player who later moved his family to Greece, suffered a heart attack in his Wisconsin home. He also leaves behind wife Veronica and former Knick Thanasis, Dayton freshman Kostas and a budding high school prospect among his five children. Giannis is coming off his finest season as a pro, having averaged 22.9 points, 8.8 rebounds and 5.4 assists to lead the Bucks to the playoffs while being named the league's Most Improved Player.
The Bucks kickoff their 2017-18 preseason slate Monday in Dallas. The team released the following statement after learning of Charles' death:
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HOUSTON, Feb 2 (Reuters) - U.S. oil producer Chevron Corp said on Friday its quarterly profit jumped more than seven-fold due to cost cuts and rising crude prices.
The company posted fourth-quarter net income of $3.1 billion, or $1.64 per share, compared to $415 mnillion, or 22 cents per share, in the year-ago quarter.
Chevron saw a $2 billion non-cash benefit related to the recent U.S. tax overhaul. Production rose 3 percent to 2.7 million barrels of oil equivalent per day.
Mike Wirth became Chevron’s chairman and chief executive on Thursday, replacing the retiring John Watson. (Reporting by Ernest Scheyder Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
Re: Neighbours offer to help erase graffiti, April 16
Neighbours offer to help erase graffiti, April 16
I simply don’t understand how love can bear such hate; how people can vandalize with the pure intention of belittling someone for loving another. Canada is known for its acceptance, but while imperfections still lie within people who can’t seem to treat the LGBTQ community with any decency, it warms my heart to hear of the many people who volunteered to help clean up the sickening vandalism. When we act as a community, it shows that we’re stronger together and proves that our humanity isn’t completely lost.
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PRAGUE (Sputnik) — More than 87 percent of Turkish citizens residing in the Czech Republic voted against Turkish constitutional amendments expanding the president's powers, Milan Hnatek, a representative of the Czech-Turkish organization CeskoTurecko, working to facilitate Czech-Turkish trade, told Sputnik on Monday.
"Around 1,100 Turkish citizens eligible to vote are now residing in the Czech Republic, out of them 593 people took part in the referendum. About 12.5 percent voted in support of the proposed reforms, with 87.5 percent voting against," Hnatek said.
© AFP 2017/ ADEM ALTAN Erdogan: Turkish Referendum Results Victory Against 'Crusaders'
On Sunday, the majority of Turks supported government-backed constitutional changes to shift to a presidential system and thus broaden presidential powers, with preliminary results showing 51.4 percent support.
The reforms have already cleared the Turkish parliament and been signed by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
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The award Best Township of the Year –Dubai goes to Nshama Townsquare for the mega project.
Town Square is a mega project launched in Dubai in early March 2015. Located along Al Qudra Road, the development is 750 acres in size and will eventually consist of 3,000 townhouses and 18,000 apartments. According to the developer, NSHAMA, the entire project will be built over 10 years. The development will consist of a central public space the size of 16 football fields, over 500 retail outlets, a cinema to be managed by Reel Cinemas and a Vida Hotel.
The award was collected by Tariq Chaudhry, Assistant Direct, Marketing and Sheryl Dmello, Senior manager sales From Dr. Hiranandani.
SOUTH BAY, Fla. - Palm Beach County Fire Rescue crews extinguished a large fire in South Bay early Sunday morning.
The two-alarm fire happened just before 5 a.m. at the Pilot Travel Center at 210 North U.S. Highway 27.
First arriving crews found the building 50% involved in flames on arrival. Crews were able to extinguish the fire and are performing overhaul operations. There were no reports of any injuries.
Highway 27 was closed in both directions during those operations.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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SCRANTON — Police arrested a 26-year-old Larksville woman under suspicion of DUI after she knocked over a street light pole with her car in the city’s downtown early Sunday morning.
Laine Mackare drove her Nissan Altima over the curb and up onto the sidewalk at the pedestrian island at the intersection of Jefferson Avenue and Spruce Street, Scranton Police Lt. Marty Crofton said.
The crash occurred at about 2:40 a.m. on New Year’s Day.
Police escorted Ms. Mackare to Regional Hospital for a blood alcohol test. The results will be ready in a few days, Lt. Crofton said.
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Bhubaneswar: Nandankanan zoological park in Bhubaneswar on Sunday broke all-time record in last in receiving maximum visitors in a day. On the first day of New Year 2017, Nandankanan received a whopping 50,648 visitors. This is an all-time record in last 57 years.
Nandankanan Director Shishir Acharya said the zoo received a record visitors on Sunday.On the 57th foundation day, It introduced an online ticket booking system for the benefit of visitors facing hardship due to the demonetization move.
As per sources, with total visitor number being 50,648, the total revenue collection during the day was around rupees 11 lakhs. The total number of online tickets been sold suing the day was 1860. The visitors number during the last year was 43,016. Similar was the case of Botanical Garden with record beating visitors of 5646 persons as compared to last year which was 3247 persons.
In the London Borough of Merton, Patrick Oheneba Adu was a member of the local Labour team in West Barnes and even highly praised for his work by the Labour leader of the council in a letter to residents.
Note the past tense, because after some of Patrick Oheneba Adu’s public statements on social media received wider attention he has resigned from the local Labour team and a local Labour activist is calling for the party to investigate how he ever got that far.
Here’s a sample of the messages which triggered these events, including a tweet that appears to confess to voting illegally and another with homophobic slurs (not to mention the false slur that all Africans are homophobic):
First tweet via @MertonMatters.
A moose hanging out in downtown Stowe has been moved.
The Fish & Wildlife Department says it tranquilized and relocated the young bull moose which they say was lingering just outside the downtown for weeks.
They say they had to do that because it wasn't heading into the woods on its own and the area has a large amount of recreational use.
It now has a new home in the Northeast Kingdom.
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Romanian police say they are investigating the "suspicious" death of a well-known journalist who was found dead in his home near the Romanian capital.
Police spokesman Ciprian Romanescu said late Monday that Andrei Gheorghe had died in suspicious circumstances 12 hours earlier.
His body was found in the bathroom of his home in Voluntari, a suburb just north of Bucharest.
The 56-year-old Gheorghe made his career as a radio and television journalist after dictator Nicolae Ceausescu was overthrown in the 1989 anti-communist revolution. He was known for his acerbic comments about current events and politicians.
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Police said they received a call Monday evening about his death and are investigating the case. They declined further comment.
The Iowa State student senate will consider a resolution Wednesday that would ask university President Steve Leath to have the university declared a "sanctuary campus." The Des Moines Register reports that the proposal calls on Leath to try to ensure "that all students, without documentation of citizenship or otherwise, be given equal opportunity admission."
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The actor will no longer play a part in the show’s sixth and final season after being accused of sexual misconduct.
Spacey’s character Frank Underwood has since been written out of the sixth and final season of the series. Production is underway, with the show now focused on Robin Wright’s character Claire Underwood.
The Washington State Patrol is responding to a crash about 2 miles north of Colville involving a semi-truck and a school bus. Troopers say this is an injury collision and just before 8:00 a.m., Trooper Jeff Sevigney tweeted that there were no life-threatening injuries in the collision.
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WARREN, Ohio (WYTV) – Boardman edged Warren Harding, 28-21, Friday despite the Raiders coming back from a 15-point deficit.
Jerome Wilson returned a punt 75 yards for a touchdown to give Harding the early lead.
Domonhic Jennings then scored on a 2-yard run, while Mike O’Horo’s 1-yard TD run made it 14-6 Boardman.
O’Horo added an 8-yard TD run in the third to make it 21-6.
Harding cut it to 21-13 when Geivonni Washington scored on a 6-yard TD run. His 13-yard TD run to follow tied the game at 21 after the 2-point conversion.
Boardman then scored a late TD with just 33 seconds left to escape with the win.
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Is the economy growing robustly or slowing rapidly? Hard to tell if you look at some of the official forecasts. If you look at the actual data, on the other hand, it looks like the economy is actually coming to a standstill.
Mish Shedlock tells Double Down he doesn't expect the Federal Reserve Bank will be able to raise rates or sell assets into a shrinking economy. Will war on multiple fronts be the GDP-boosting answer policymakers are looking for? Is unemployment shrinking as fast as those not in employment is gaining? And will consumers be able to save the day? These questions and more are answered by our guest on Double Down.
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SEC's Evans To Lead International Corporate Finance Office
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 6:11 PM EDT) -- Robert Evans III, a former Shearman & Sterling LLP partner who joined the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission earlier this year as a top adviser at its corporation finance division, was named chief of its office of international corporate finance on Friday.
Evans, who joined the division as a deputy director in June, takes over from Paul Dudek, who left the office last year after 22 years at its helm for a job at Latham & Watkins LLP. In his new role, Evans will focus on outreach...
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Three elementary schools in Columbus will soon have new principals.
New principals are expected to start at Brewer Elementary, Dorothy Height Elementary, and Georgetown Elementary during the new fiscal year in July.
The new principal at Brewer will be Patricia Woodall, a former teacher and academic coach at the school. Lamont Sheffield will be Dorothy Height’s new principal and Kevin Scott will be the principal at Georgetown.
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Needs: The Bills lost Stephon Gilmore in free agency, but they were able to retain Lorenzo Alexander, keeping their best pass rusher in the mix. However, neither of those moves will change the team’s primary needs.
When it comes time to draft, the Bills will look to address holes at wide receiver, cornerback, safety, defensive end and tight end. Some needs are bigger than others, but look for Buffalo to draft players at each of those spots.
Picks: First round (10), second round (44), third round (75), fifth round (139, 152), sixth round (169).
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This incredible image of the late David Bowie appeared in the sink of an Inverclyde bathroom to the surprise of a woman visiting her loo.
Grandmother and Bowie fan Christine Carroll, 66, was heading to bed when she spotted some ch-ch-changes on her tap.
Christine, from Gourock, said: “I was brushing my teeth before I went to bed and was about to clean the tap as I noticed some toothpaste marks my grandkids had left.
“Just as I was about to clean it I noticed it resembled a man. Then I looked a bit closer and thought it looked really like David Bowie in his mid 80s phase.”
Christine took a picture of the Thin Pearly White Duke, but has since cleaned her Aladdin Sane down the drain.
She added: “ I looked at the rest of the tap and the sink just to make sure Mick Jagger wasn’t there as well.”
New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara is the Week 4 Pepsi Rookie of the Week winner after his performance against the Miami Dolphins.
Enjoy a great evening of live country music and dancing with Nashville's rising stars and sister duo Presley & Taylor. The duo embraces God given harmonies and a "neo traditional" sound. Presley & Taylor have performed on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry as a guest of country icon Pam Tillis. This dynamic act is sure to leave Chattanooga loving that hard core, stone cold solid gold country music. DJ Music will be available during the breaks to keep the fun coming.
The event is from 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM on Saturday, April 28th. Doors open at 7:30PM. There will be a cash bare and lite fare menu.
Advance Tickets are $10.00
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Bitter biter: Caught-and-released lemon nips Florida man
PONCE INLET, Fla. (AP) — A good deed has not gone unpunished in Florida, where a man practicing catch-and-release fishing was nipped in the foot by a shark.
The lemon shark apparently still felt sour despite having been released back into the Atlantic Ocean. In a Daytona Beach News-Journal report , Volusia County Beach Safety and Ocean Rescue Capt. Tamara Malphurs said the shark was unharmed after being reeled in, but "was very unhappy about being caught."
The captain says the 52-year-old Mount Dora man was fishing in Ponce Inlet on Sunday when he caught the 3-foot (1-meter) shark. She didn't identify the fisherman, who suffered minor injuries and was not hospitalized.
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TOKYO Feb 14 Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso said on Tuesday it will take some time for Tokyo and Washington to set up a framework for bilateral economic dialogue.
"It may take some time but it's important to come up with a good framework" for the economic dialogue agreed upon in a bilateral summit over the weekend, Aso told parliament.
Aso also said Japan proposed to U.S. President Donald Trump the idea of opening the economic dialogue to discuss issues including fiscal, monetary and structural policies. (Reporting by Leika Kihara; Editing by Chang-Ran Kim)
Five people and a dog are all safe and sound after being rescued from a boat off the coast of Cape May over the weekend. The 25 foot boat capsized off the coast of Cape May, and a research vessel and a Sea Tow boat both provided assistance. Sea Tow was able to turn the boat upright and bring it to shore.
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The number of road accidents in Hyderabad has risen rapidly. The primary cause of these fatal accidents is reckless driving. A few days back, I witnessed a family of three -- who was riding on a motorcycle -- narrowly averting a collision with a speeding van.
Across the world, drivers are fined if they are caught speeding. Financial penalties act as a deterrent to traffic violation. Although Pakistan does have proper rules and regulations on driving, the problem is that these are not being followed earnestly. It is the responsibility of drivers to be careful and comply with traffic rules.
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He was a bumbling young doctor on his third night shift in a row; she was a 106-year-old woman with an itch she just couldn’t reach …
Red Bluff >> After its tournament opening win over Lassen Friday, the Red Bluff High boys soccer team dropped back-to-back contests on Saturday to close out the fourth annual Holiday Classic at the Spartan Soccer Complex on Baker Road with a 1-2 record.
Red Bluff fell to Pierce (Arbuckle) Saturday morning and West Valley, 6-3 in the third place game Saturday afternoon.
Red Bluff (4-4-1) is at Paradise for a nonleague doubleheader that begins at 6 p.m. at Om Wraith Field.
Shasta boys won the championship over Pierce, 1-0.
Girls 1-2 at Foothill
Red Bluff High (5-4) finished with a tournament record 1-2 at the Foothill Winter Warmup tournament last weekend.
The Spartans beat Lassen, 3-1 as Maya Cruz scored twice and freshman Beka Ago once to lead the offense.
Red Bluff lost to Shasta 2-0 and River Valley 2-0 on Friday in Palo Cedro.
Red Bluff kicks off at Paradise at 4 p.m. Tuesday.
In last year’s state title game, Goddard lost in double overtime on a missed extra point. With a focused group this year, the main goal is to return to the 5A state title game.
In fact, the first thing that head coach Scott Vang told his team before practice this morning at 6AM: this is the first step of getting back to the state title game.
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Toronto looking for a councillor to replace Chin Lee; The 905 suburbs are where the Ontario election will be won and lost; Danforth Avenue could be in for planning makeover in 2019; and more news:
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Danforth Avenue could be in for planning makeover in 2019 (Inside Toronto)
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DOVER, Del. (AP)- A federal judge has scheduled a Feb. 21 sentencing date for a former Dover Air Force Base airman facing a potential life sentence after pleading guilty to sex trafficking of a child.
The judge agreed last week to postpone next month's scheduled sentencing for Dalian Washington of Philadelphia so a forensic psychologist could finish a report that the defense intends to rely on for mitigating evidence.
Another airman, Akeem Beazer of Pompano Beach, Florida, faces sentencing on Jan. 3 after pleading guilty to sex abuse of a minor.
The two were arrested in April after a young teen, who officials say had a troubled home life and often lived on the street, told a social worker that she had stayed on the military base and had sex with service members.
Montgomery County State Rep. Todd Stephens introduces what he calls Red Flag legislation to temporarily remove guns from anyone who posses a threat to themselves or others through an Extreme Risk Protection Order.
Stephens says, the order can be issued by police or family members.
“Two thirds of all firearms deaths are suicides and in a Duke University study of Connecticut’s Red Flag’s law found that it saved more than 70 lives. Extreme Risk Protection Orders have been in place in five states for years and three more have adopted them this year. More than 30 other states are considering them as well.”
The bill also has a provision where someone who is issued the order can petition the courts to have their firearms returned after attending a hearing and presenting witnesses. The bill also includes fines for anyone who falsely reports that someone poses a threat or is mentally ill as a way get their guns removed.
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Former Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour says it was "nobody's fault but mine" that he took a loaded handgun in his briefcase through an airport security checkpoint in early January.
Barbour said Tuesday he will pay a fine after he was stopped and arrested Jan. 2 while boarding a flight from Mississippi to Washington, D.C. The gun was spotted in a TSA X-ray machine.
He says he forgot he was carrying the gun, which he had put in his briefcase after an assistant removed it from his car days earlier.
Transportation Security Administration spokeswoman Lisa Farbstein says a TSA officer working at an X-ray machine at a checkpoint at Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport spotted a .38-caliber revolver, loaded with five bullets, in a passenger's carry-on bag.
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South Australia is heading to the polls today in a heated election tipped to go down to the wire.
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James Murdoch is starting to plan for life after Fox.
"Every five years or so, I try something new-ish," Murdoch, the chief executive of 21st Century Fox, said on Tuesday at the Code media conference in Palos Verdes, California.
Rupert Murdoch's youngest son has worked within the family empire for the last 23 years, but he plans to strike out on his own once Fox sells its entertainment assets to Walt Disney.
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On Tuesday, Murdoch was not ready to share his thoughts on what his next venture might be, saying that it was too soon to make such plans and that he remains engaged in running the media company.
"I'm really focused on trying to land the plane," Murdoch said at the conference, sponsored by Vox Media.
Bibens-Dirkx was sent to Triple-A Round Rock on Wednesday, John Blake of the Texas Rangers reports.
Bibens-Dirkx made two starts for the Rangers in his first major-league stint of the season, posting a disappointing 6.55 ERA and 1.64 WHIP with 11 strikeouts over 11 innings. Matt Moore has been reinstated from the disabled list in a corresponding move.
Model behavior at Depot Museum
Posted on December 11, 2017 by Sonoma Valley Sun
The annual Depot Park Museum Holiday Train Show rolls into town with a huge spread of model trains, tracks, tunnels, bridges, buildings and miniature people and animals.
Presented by the Sonoma Valley Historical Society and the Sonoma Short Line Model Railroad Club. December 15-17. 1 to 4 p.m. Free, but donations encouraged. 270 First St. W.
A heat advisory is in effect again today, and for those who need to escape the heat, two cooling centers will be open. The cooling centers are located at Aldersgate United Methodist Church on Sissonville Drive and at the Tyler Mountain volunteer Fire Department. The centers will be open from noon to 9 p.m. An excessive heat advisory is in effect today with the heat index expected to reach 105 degrees.
Related Coverage Hawkins County man charged with rape, sexual battery
ROGERSVILLE (WATE) – The Hawkins County man charged with kidnapping a 9-year-old girl and setting off a massive Amber Alert search pleaded guilty in court on Monday and was sentenced to 25 years in prison.
Gary Simpson entered an Alford plea on Monday, meaning he did not admit to his charges and maintained his innocence, but felt he had no chance of a not guilty verdict. Simpson must serve 100 percent of his sentence.
Simpson was charged with especially aggravated kidnapping after police say he took his niece by marriage out of school last May. People spent countless hours searching for her and she was finally found in a rural area by three men.
He was later also charged with two counts of rape of a child and three counts of aggravated sexual battery.
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Having recently received recognition from superstar Elton John, Killybegs duo Little Hours aren't getting carried away with the acclaim and will play a unique gig on Tuesday night in their home town at the local Forester's Hall.
Ryan McCloskey and John Doherty are performing to help raise much needed funds for the development of the hall and there's huge local interest in the show since tickets went on sale a week ago.
“Our background has definitely informed our songwriting. We grew up in the fishing village of Killybegs — surrounded by the sea. Everything we do goes back to that, " Ryan has stated in interviews.
The venue holds very happy memories for many of a different age to Ryan and John, but Tuesday's night's gig will give a new generation their own set of memories which is all part of the rich history of the famous hall. It promises to be a great night and well done to Little Hours for their support of their local home town.
The event served as a kickoff for the science fair season, which will culminate at the annual science fair March 10. Students in third through sixth grade will follow the scientific method or engineering method as they work on their projects. Students prepare a display board to communicate their project to others. Several students will be chosen to advance to the regional competition April 29, in Mankato.
South Korean shares opened higher Monday as some investors returned to the market amid escalating geopolitical tension between the United States and North Korea.The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index rose 12.54 points, or 0.54 percent, to 2,332.25 in the first 15 minutes of trading.Most large caps traded mixed with market kingpin Samsung Electronics gaining 1.43 percent.Top automaker Hyundai Motor climbed 0.7 percent and top steelmaker POSCO rose 1.42 percent.The local currency was trading at 1,138.05 won against the US dollar, up 5.45 won from the previous session's close. (Yonhap)
Almost 19 million Italians are expected to see ads promoting Ireland as a tourist destination in metro stations in the cities of Rome, Milan and Brescia, as well as on 280 screens in 13 different airports around Italy, over the coming weeks. A new Tourism Ireland campaign with Boscolo Tours, one of Italy’s leading tour operators, starts this week.
The campaign comprises a Wild Atlantic Way video playing on 3,453 screens in 72 metro stations and on board 69 metro trains, in the three cities. The video will also be played on 280 screens in 13 different airports around Italy. Tourism Ireland are also engaged in email marketing and social media activity.
The aim of the campaign is to continue to grow tourism from Italy, promoting the Ireland holiday programmes of Boscolo Tours and driving bookings. Around 363,300 Italians visited Ireland last year, an increase of 5.5 per cent on 2016. Campaigns with Francrorosso and Lastminute.com are in the pipeline for the coming weeks.
The intelligence agencies have issued a security alert over threats of terrorism across Punjab.
The intelligence agencies issued a red alert. “Terrorists may target hospitals, schools and projects affiliated with China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC),” the security agencies stated in a notification.
“Vital installations and important buildings may be the target of terrorists,” the alert said.
According to the letter issued by the security agencies, the terrorists who hailed from Syria and Iraq may launch attacks on hospitals.
Security and search operation have been beefed up across the province to contain and eliminate terrorists, according to the security alert.
PRAGUE Czech President Milos Zeman's office has no immediate comment on Prime Minister Bohuslav Sobotka's decision to resign, Zeman's spokesman said on Twitter on Tuesday.
Sobotka said he would resign along with the entire cabinet in a row over past financial dealings of Finance Minister Andrej Babis. He said he would seek a meeting with the president to discuss further steps.
(Reporting by Jan Lopatka)
Cincinnati's Vocal Arts Ensemble , the city's premier professional choral ensemble, will perform the regional premiere of the nationally acclaimed concert-length oratorio Considering Matthew Shepard under the direction of Grammy Award-winning Music Director Craig Hella Johnson, who composed the work. The two performances will take place Saturday, March 4 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, March 5 at 5 p.m. at Xavier University's Gallagher Student Center Theater.
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A Fontana resident who fatally stabbed a 20-year-old man who came to his friend's aid in a fight in the community of Highgrove was sentenced Friday, April 14, to 26 years to life in state prison. Following two days of deliberations, a Riverside jury in February convicted 22-year-old Brayan Guicho Avila of murder with a sentence-enhancing allegation of using a deadly weapon in the commission of a felony for the slaying of Fidel Solano.
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A Family Court petition has been filed against a 15 year old who was the alleged driver of the gold Ford Taurus which was involved in the motor vehicle / pedestrian accident on Allen St on 05/27/2017 at approximately 3:16 PM. The juvenile will have to appear in Family Court sometime in July. The 32 year old female victim was treated and released at a local hospital.
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Vendors showed off their products as part of the 18th annual National Fireworks Association Expo.
The Bayfront Convention Center Friday hosted the world's largest fireworks industry trade show.
The expo wraps up Saturday with a huge public event at Lake Erie Speedway.
It features two hours of world class fireworks demonstrations and displays.
Gates open at 5 p.m. Admission is $20 per carload.
The National Fireworks Association was established in 1993 to provide a forum for manufacturers, distributors, exhibitors and fireworks users.
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The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the warplane was downed on Saturday afternoon near the rebel-held town of Sarqeb, which Syrian troops have been trying to reach under the cover of Russian airstrikes.
The Observatory's chief Rami Abdurrahman said it is possible the warplane could be Russian. He added that the pilot ejected and landed alive on the ground.
The opposition's Aleppo Media Centre said it was a Russian-made SU25. There was no immediate word from Moscow.
Here we are, at the end of another year. Now that all the hustle and bustle of Christmas is done, it's time to focus on winding up the year in style.
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[India], June 15 (ANI): At least 10 persons were killed and over 30 injured in a bus accident near the Dhaliara village in Himachal Pradesh's Kangra district on Thursday.
The bus full of pilgrims was from Punjab.
The Superintendent of Police Kangra confirmed the report.
The bus was travelling from Himachal's pilgrimage centre Chintpurni to Kangra's Jwalamukhi temple.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh has expressed his condolences and assured help to the victims. (ANI)
An East Texas safe haven for women is working to expand their services to female veterans. Retreat in the Pines has been a place for women dealing with various levels of emotional distress since 2004.
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Tag Team Championship Match Added To Bound For Glory Impact Wrestling announced that LAX will be granted a rematch against oVe for the Impact Global Tag Team Championship at November’s Bound For Glory. The announcement was made via the company’s YouTube channel.
York dog attack victim puts up Christmas decorations after his recovery
Buddy Owens, 72, a Vietnam War combat veteran from York, was attacked by dogs in December 2016, while he was putting up Christmas decorations. He endured three surgeries and skin grafts on his left arm to repair the damage. Owens put the lights up again this year following his recovery. He said the outpouring of love from people who found out about the attack has inspired him, and he wanted to thank all who reached out to him in the spirit of Christmas.
The entire OG cast of Jersey Shore has been out and about Miami for a couple of weeks now as they are filming the reboot called Family Vacation… minus one in particular. Sammi “Sweetheart” Giancola has been absent from all filming up until this point, but a photo she just shared on her Instagram is lighting up social media, as fans think she may be down in the MIA! Click-through for all the details.
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In occupied Kashmir, the Jammu and Kashmir Anjuman-e-Shari Shian, the Jammu and Kashmir Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen and Peerwan-e-Wilayat Jammu and Kashmir has expressed profound grief and sorrow over the sad demise of prominent Shia cleric of the territory, Agha Syed Maqsood Rizvi, who passed away after brief illness in Iran on Wednesday.
The Chairman of Anjuman-e-Shari Shian, Agha Syed Hassan Al-Moosvi Al-Safvi, the Chairman of Jammu and Kashmir Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen, Maulana Abbas Ansari and Peerwan-e-Wilayat Patron-in-Chief, Maulana Sabt Mohammad Shabbir Qumi, President, Maulana Shabbir Ahmad Sofi and General Secretary, Agha Syed Yasub in their statements praised the religious services of the deceased and expressed solidarity with the bereaved family.
Meanwhile, the ulema and members of Jamia Imam Raza, Srinagar, in their statements condoled the sad demise of Agha Syed Maqsood Rizvi and prayed for his rest in eternal peace.—KMS
YL Dirty Dozen
1. Old Dominion - Song for Another Day
2.Blake Shelton - A Guy With a Girl
3. Granger Smith - If the Boot Fits
4. Chad Brownlee - Something We Shouldn't Do
5. Carrie Underwood - Dirty Laundry
6. Aaron Goodvin - Woman in Love
7. Thomas Rhett - Star of the Show
8. Gord Bamford - Fall in Love if You Want To
9. Tim McGraw - How I'll Always Be
10. Jon Pardi - Dirt on My Boots
11. Keith Urban - Blue Ain't Your Colour
12. James Barker Band - Just Sayin'
You can try to avoid it, but at some point in your real estate career, it will happen: someone will ask you to list their home during the holidays. Don’t despair, though. There are ways to work around the inherent challenges of selling a home during that magical period between Thanksgiving and New Year. You have to start, of course, with getting the home ready to go on the market -- including getting ready for the listing shoot. That comes with its own specific set of challenges: working around your client’s holiday activities, avoiding photos that scream “listed at Christmas,” the unpredictability of the weather and more. To ensure the best possible results, be proactive about planning for your shoot. Keep these tactics close at hand so you can get photos, video or 3-D content that grabs the attention of winter buyers. Do: Make a foul-weather plan At this time of year, especially in northern areas, snow and ice can interfere with the best-laid plans of agents and photo...
MILTON TWP., Ohio (WKBN) – The Ohio State Highway Patrol said two workers riding on the back of a roadway painter truck were taken to the hospital after crashing with a semi Wednesday afternoon.
The accident happened just before 3 p.m. on Interstate 76 in Milton Township.
Investigators said the Freightliner semi-truck was traveling eastbound in the left lane of 76.
The painter truck, driven by 58-year-old Rafael Solis, of Cleveland, was also heading eastbound on the entrance ramp to 76 from State Route 534.
Highway Patrol said the painter truck entered the highway, going across the right lane and into the semi’s lane.
The semi hit the painter truck, which had two workers — 31-year-old Michael J. Saar and 22-year-old Jakob M. Saar — standing on its rear platform. Both men were taken to St. Elizabeth’s Hospital with injuries.
The driver of the semi, 60-year-old Donald Sloan, of Missouri, was also taken to the hospital.
Highway Patrol is still investigating the crash.
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A Hannibal man was arrested Saturday and charged with sexual abuse, according to the police department.
Lt. John Zerbonia said officers received information Saturday regarding possible sexual abuse of a child. He said an investigation, with the help of Marion County Children's Division, led the arrest of Michael J. Stone, 43.
Zerbonia said Stone was placed in the Marion County Jail on charges of sexual abuse and two counts of drug paraphernalia.
Authorities said a warrant was then issued for Stone, charging him with first-degree sexual abuse. He was being held on a $100,000 cash-only bond.
KENT COUNTY, MI -- Police say a video containing child pornography is showing up in some Facebook Messenger accounts with a note to share it.
Police say people should delete it, even though the note speaks to identifying the child in hopes of catching a child pornography suspect.
Kent County sheriff's deputies on Saturday, Feb. 3 said they had taken several calls from people about a disturbing video showing up in their Facebook Messenger mailboxes.
Kent County sheriff's detectives are investigating the video and message.
They ask that "under no circumstances anyone further forward, share, or show the video to anyone."
In fact, sharing it could be considered dissemination of child pornography. Police advise anyone who finds it to delete it.
Score big and party with local celebrities at this year’s “March Forth for Autism Gala.” Today on Indy Style, we learn more from former Indiana Pacer Eddie Gill and The Independence Academy’s Marisa Gill.
• March Forth for Autism Gala- tickets on sale now, Live Auction/Silent Auction, Celebrity guests- Dwayne Allen, Gary Brackett, Kevin Ray from Walk the Moon, Eddie Gill, Fred Jones, Marlin Jackson Highlighted Auction Items- Pacers VIP experience, Autism Puzzle pieces signed by entire team. Myles Turner Jersey, Paul George ball and many, many more
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What started as a small traffic crash in the middle of the day at a Family Health Center Lee County, quickly turned into a dangerous disturbance.
Lee County deputies said Angela Breidinger was making death threats toward deputies.
It happened at a business and medical plaza on Thursday on Gladiolus Drive.
"I saw a whole bunch of officers ride in and I was a little concerned.I couldn't imagine what was going on here," an employee of the plaza, Matthew Kurtz, said.
Deputies said Angela Breidinger was in a minor traffic crash in the motorcycle and complained it was taking the female deputy too long to help.
Breidinger called 9-1-1.
She told dispatchers they "were going to have a dead cop" and that she wanted to punch the deputy in the face and take her gun.
Dispatch warned the deputy to lock the doors and windows of her cruiser and stay inside.
Backup responders arrested Breidinger and charged her with threatening to harm a public servant and misusing the 911 system.
Two weeks after a tragic drowning took the life of a Bowie High School senior, a second drowning has taken the infant boy of a Sunset area family.
Emergency personnel were called to a residence at 171 Lawhorn Lane at 6:25 p.m. on May 25.
Sgt. Jack Lawson of the Montague County Sheriff’s Office said Robert Sillivent called 911 to report his son, Benjamin Ryder, age two, was missing.
“The father told us he was feeding horses and Ryder was playing when he stepped outside for a moment. When he came back the boy was gone and the father said it was not like him to walk away,” explained the investigator.
Deputies, the K-9 unit and members of the Sunset Volunteer Fire Department were called to assist with the search.
A short time later Lawson said the child was found in a nearby pond. The child was airlifted to Cook Children’s Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Read the full story in the mid-week News.
Officials are responding to an explosion in Midtown Manhattan in the Port Authority area Monday morning, New York City officials confirmed to NBC News.
The explosion took place near 42nd street and 8th Avenue, according to the officials. Multiple ambulances have been requested.
The cause of the explosion is not yet clear.
Authorities are urging commuters to avoid the area near Port Authority due to police activity.
The A, C and E trains were being evacuated, according to an NYPD Twitter account, which said police were responding to reports of an explosion.
The Notify NYC Twitter account said to expect traffic and transit delays and emergency personnel at 42nd Street between 8th and 9th avenues.
Fire officials said a call came in with reports of an explosion at 7:19 a.m., but nothing was confirmed.
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50 hospitalised after gas leak at factory in Ja-Ela By Yusuf Ariff Around 50 employees of a factory in Ja-Ela have been hospitalized following a gas leak, Ada Derana reporter said.
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Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard is under contract until the 2021 season, but if he were to leave, he has two teams in mind.
Lillard expressed interest in the Lakers and the Jazz. His interest in the Jazz makes sense because he went to college in Utah and has expressed a sincere infatuation for his college town. His rap album The Letter O is a tribute to Ogden, the city in Utah where he played for Weber State.
If blazers said they didn't want me… Utah Jazz or Lakers https://t.co/jep3V9qRsS — Damian Lillard (@Dame_Lillard) June 14, 2017
In April 2016, Lillard said he was “trying to do what Kobe did in LA” for Portland. Bryant is a longtime supporter of Lillard.
Last season, the Portland star scuffled with young Los Angeles point guard D’Angelo Russell. After the game, he complained about the way Russell used elbows against him.
While it seems just about impossible, Lillard replacing Russell as the Lakers star would be a sense of karmic justice for the Trail Blazers point guard.
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The man who masterminded Sutton United’s famous FA Cup victory over Coventry City has passed away.
Barrie Williams, who led the non-league minnows to a 2-1 FA Cup third round triumph over the Sky Blues in 1989, died in Spain.
Sutton were knocked out in the fourth round by Norwich City but their win over top flight Coventry went down as one of the greatest ever cup shocks.
After a decade at Sutton Williams enjoyed a spell in charge of England’s women.
"I was so pleased to meet Barrie at a recent home game," current Sutton manager Paul Doswell posted on Twitter.
"Like John Rains a club legend who has sadly left us. Proud to of met both these great men and honoured to follow in their footsteps.
"Barrie created history and will never be forgotten."
The Essex Region Conservation Authority is finalizing plans to work with the Caldwell First Nation to restore a coastal wetland habitat in Leamington.
The action comes as environmentalists around the globe mark World Wetlands Day on Feb. 2.
Nearly 95 per cent of the Essex Region's original wetlands have been lost to settlement, according ERCA.
The project with Caldwell at Lebo Creek will provide a wetland habitat, along with an area to research innovations in filtering phosphorous.
"Many amphibians, birds and reptiles utilize wetlands for resting, feeding and breeding," explained Kathryn Arthur, restoration biologist for ERCA. "We encourage landowners who are interested in creating these or other types of native habitat features like tallgrass prairie, meadow or Carolinian forests on their property – and are willing to restore a minimum of one acre of new habitat – to contact ERCA and inquire about project and funding opportunities."
Trial begins for ex-CIA man accused of espionage for China
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — A trial is under way for a former CIA case officer accused of giving top-secret documents to the Chinese.
Kevin Mallory of Leesburg, Virginia, was charged last year under federal espionage statutes with delivering defense information to a foreign government.
Prosecutors say they caught Mallory last year after he returned to the U.S. on a flight from Shanghai with more than $16,000 in undeclared cash.
Mallory has argued in court papers that he never provided anything of value to the Chinese and that he was engaging them to try to gain information about their intelligence operations.
A jury was selected Tuesday at the federal courthouse in Alexandria, Virginia, and opening statements are scheduled for Wednesday morning. The trial is expected to last about two weeks.
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Police in Toronto are treating the discovery of a man’s body at a Rexdale apartment as the city’s 46th homicide of the year.
Shortly before 10 a.m. on Wednesday, officers were called to a building on Arbordell Road near Kipling Avenue for reports of “unknown trouble.”
There, they discovered the body of 42-year-old Toronto-resident Abdinasir Hussein.
Police believe some sort of altercation took place at the apartment prior to their arrival.
A post-mortem examination was conducted on Thursday but police did not provide any other information about the nature of the man’s death.
Investigators are looking to speak with anyone who may have spotted “anything out of the ordinary” in the area between Tuesday at 5 p.m., and Wednesday at 10 a.m.
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President Donald Trump welcomes French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte Macron, to the White House for the first state dinner of his presidency. First lady Melania Trump planned much of the diplomatic affair, a dinner in the State Dining Room for close to 150 guests.
Decatur, Ill (WAND) – Former WAND TV News Director Dick Westbrook has passed away. He was 87.
Westbrook worked in radio and TV during his career at WHOK, WDZ and WAND. He also served as a director of public affairs for WAND.
His career spanned five decades working in broadcasting 1957 to 1992. During his stint at WAND he was the anchor of WAND News at Midday which aired in the 1980s and early 90s at 11:30am. He also hosted weekly public affairs programming.
Westbrook was a mentor to hundreds of young journalists who frequently were hired by Dick right out of college. Many of those moved on to successful careers in major television markets. He was actively involved with the Illinois News Broadcasters Association (INBA). He was active in the Decatur community serving on the board of the Historic Sites Commission.
In his retirement years Westbrook lived in Florida and Texas. His family says he died in his sleep. He leaves behind his wife, Betty; a son, Allan; and a daughter Wendy.
There was an historic reunion in Corner Brook on Friday as three of the original members of Codco met with theatre students at MUN’s Grenfell Campus. NTV’s Don Bradshaw reports.
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Russian journalist Arkady Babchenko, who had been reported shot and killed in the Ukrainian capital on Tuesday, has shown up at a news conference very much alive.
Vasily Gritsak, head of the Ukrainian Security Service, told reporters that the agency faked Mr Babchenko’s death to catch those who are trying to kill him.
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Kiev and national police had said Mr Babchenko, a strong critic of the Kremlin, was shot multiple times in the back at his apartment building and found bleeding by his wife.
Mr Babchenko showed up at the news conference on Wednesday and thanked everyone who was mourning his death.
The 41-year-old is one of Russia’s best-known war reporters. He spoke about leaving the country last year because of repeated threats against himself and his family.
ISTANBUL - Five Turkish soldiers were killed when their tank was hit in an attack carried out by Kurdish YPG militia fighters on Saturday in northwest Syria's Afrin region, Turkey's armed forces said.
According to state-run Anadolu news agency, the latest attack brought to seven the number of Turkish soldiers killed on Saturday in Operation Olive Branch, which Turkey launched against the YPG in Afrin last month.
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What if I told you that a certain Cavaliers guard had a theory about the world and that it went against fundamental scientific principles that the majority of rational, thinking humans have long accepted as fact? Now what if I told that it was someone other than Kyrie Irving?
That’s right, trade deadline acquisition Jordan Clarkson has apparently been thinking a lot about the dinosaurs, and he’s formulated a “big” idea about human history that you have to hear to believe.
Clarkson, and teammate Larry Nance Jr., recently joined the Road Trippin’ podcast with Allie Clifton and Randy Mims (aka DJ Montage), where he laid out his belief that humans and dinosaurs once coexisted on Earth, only in a dynamic similar to how we live today alongside our domesticated pets.
Emergency crews work on a female driver after the motorcycle she was riding for a Deadpool 2 stunt crashed through the glass of Vancouver office tower.
MODESTO, Calif. (AP) — A Northern California city has agreed to pay $2.65 million to the family of a mentally ill Gulf War veteran fatally shot by police in 2014 after his family called 911.
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The Sacramento Bee reports Tuesday the agreement between the city of Lodi and the family of Parminder Singh Shergill settles a federal lawsuit the family filed accusing the officers of excessive force.
Shergill was killed after his sister-in-law called 911 and said he was a paranoid schizophrenic who was “going crazy” and was attacking his mother. Shergill’s family says he suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder after participating in Operation Desert Storm in the 1990s.
Officers fatally shot Shergill as he walked through his neighborhood after they said he charged at them with a knife. Shergill’s family disputes that account.
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Sony’s E3 conference this year marked almost eight months to the day since the release of its PlayStation VR headset and that meant the pressure was on for the console giant to prove its commitment to the still fledgling platform.
Though the headset has now reached 1 million units sold, not everyone is convinced that virtual reality has the strength to hang around and remain a solid platform. It was essential, then, that Sony prove naysayers wrong with a bunch of new PSVR games.
Fortunately, it lived up to the task. At this year’s show, Sony revealed not one but five new PSVR games. Not only do the games look engaging, they’re diverse enough to draw a much wider audience into PSVR, ranging from shooter to puzzling platformer.
We’ve gathered together Sony’s new PSVR games for you to browse right here.
For decades, tiny Tony's Carry Out on Merritt Avenue was a landmark, well-known among those in the know for their breakfast and lunch menu. Smokin' Joe's Grill, now open at 2102 Merritt Ave., is serving up barbecued favorites from its newly-renovated location adjacent to the Ironworkers hall.
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Candlelight vigil for Nicol Kimura, who was among the 58 killed in the mass shooting in Las Vegas, will be held on Sunday, Oct. 8 at 6 p.m. on the backfield at Sierra Vista Elementary School, 1811 N. Placentia Ave., Placentia.
Pastor Ryan Miller of For His Glory Church in Fullerton, who was with Kimura, his wife Michelle, and four other friends at the Route 91 concert on Oct. 1, will be among the speakers.
A 1997 graduate of El Dorado High School in Placentia, Nicol attended CSU Fullerton and worked for the California Franchise Tax Board. She is survived by her parents and a sister. Cousin Mark Kimura described Nicol as a fun-loving person who enjoyed baking, going to concerts, horseback riding, traveling and hiking.
Sunday’s vigil will be an opportunity to share memories and celebrate the life of Nicol, and support the friends and family who are coping with the tragic loss.
A Go Fund Me page set up for Kimura has raised over $46,000 towards its $50,000 goal as of Friday.
Can Rookie read Joe’s mind? It almost happened today. Are we Viking panicked yet? California Governor Jerry Brown was on 60 Minutes last night and was taking some shots at President Trump.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The Santa Fe Indian Market is the largest and most prestigious juried Native arts show in the world and its 95th event begins this week.
Since it’s inception in 1922, the SF Indian Market has regularly attracted more than 120,000 visitors from all over the world to buy art directly from roughly 1,000 artists from 200+ federally recognized tribes from the U.S. and Canada. For many visitors, the Indian Market provides a unique opportunity to meet Native artists and learn about contemporary Indian arts and cultures that boast quality and authenticity.
For more information or a schedule of events, visit the SF Indian Market website.
VAUGHAN, Ont. — Recipe Unlimited Corporation will eliminate plastic straws from its 19 restaurant brands including Swiss Chalet, Harvey’s, Kelsey’s and East Side Mario’s.
The restaurant giant formerly known as Cara Operations will start phasing out its plastic straws in August.
Recipe Unlimited says it will dump plastic straws because of their impact on the environment and wildlife and the company’s commitment to recyclable materials.
It hopes to offer paper straws in all of its restaurants by the end of March 2019.
The compostable and biodegradable straws will automatically be provided with drink orders at the brand’s quick serve restaurants, including New York Fries and St-Hubert.
Longtime Dave Matthews Band violinist Boyd Tinsley has announced that he’s taking a break from the band. According to DMBNews, the news follows word that Tinsley wants to focus on his health and family life.
“I need to take a break from the band & touring 2 focus on my family and my health 4 a while,” the musician wrote last night on Twitter. “I will miss you guys & my brothers in the band but I’m somewhat worn out & need 2 spend more time with my family & 2 bring more balance to my life.”
Tinsley started performing with the band in 1991, and performed on their first record, Remember Two Things, in 1993. He has released one solo album and started a new band, Crystal Garden, in 2015.
Tom Cruise injured during stunt for Mission Impossible 6
Tom Cruise takes pride in performing his own stunts. But the daredevil was injured during a failed building jump stunt while filming Mission: Impossible 6 in London on Sunday. Video footage has emerged showing the esteemed actor, 55, taking a gigantic leap off some rigging and onto a rooftop while attached to a harness, but his jump appears to fall short and he crashes into the side of a building. More…
As marijuana shops sprout in states that have legalized the drug, they face a critical stumbling block - lack of access to the kind of routine banking services other businesses take for granted. U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, a Massachusetts Democrat, is leading an effort to make sure vendors working with legal marijuana businesses, from chemists who test marijuana for harmful substances to firms that provide security, don't have their banking services taken away.
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Louth Tractors are running free ‘AFS’ training days for farm machinery operators working across Lincolnshire. The courses are on March 21 at Limber village hall and March 22 at Belchford village hall. The sessions will start at 9am.
Places are limited. Email admin@louthtractors.co.uk, call 01507 605441 or visit www.louthtractors.co.uk.
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Bazemore scored nine points (2-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 5-6 FT) grabbed two rebounds, dished four assists and collected one steal in 28 minutes Sunday as the Hawks came up short against the Knicks.
The role that Bazemore plays in the Hawks offense is similar to the one he played during the 2016-17 season. When forward Paul Millsap left for Denver he took 14 shots per game along with him, a void that Bazemore has helped fill. He is a known commodity at this point in his career, and there are flashes of strong production. Bazemore doesn't carry a significant amount of fantasy value, but increased opportunities have led to him becoming a do-it-all wing that coach Mike Budenholzer trusts in a number of roles.
An elite US boarding school that educated the likes of John F Kennedy, Michael Douglas and Ivanka Trump has released a report detailing decades of alleged sexual abuse. Choate Rosemary Hall in Wallingford, Connecticut, where tuition today costs in excess of $43,500, released a report detailing alleged sexual misconduct by 12 former teachers against students from 1963 to 2010.
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April 10Zhejiang Jingsheng Mechanical & Electrical Co Ltd :
* Says net profit for FY 2017 Q1 to increase by 110 percent to 140 percent, or to be 53.9 million yuan to 61.7 million yuan, compared to net profit of FY 2016 Q1 (25.7 million yuan)
* Says increased revenue as main reason for the forecast
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The Raimondo administration says it hopes to offer up to $40,000 to hundreds of state workers as an incentive to retire, as part of an effort to cut $25 million in state spending.
State officials tell the Providence Journal that as many as 940 of the state's more than 13,000 workers could be eligible under the plan, which is still taking shape.
Department of Administration Director Michael DiBiase says they don't anticipate layoffs.
Democratic Gov. Gina Raimondo agreed to make $25 million in cuts as part of a budget deal for the fiscal year that began July 1.
The proposal also includes the elimination of an unspecified number of jobs. DiBiase says some of the jobs can be left vacant, while other would be filled with lower-paid newcomers.
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Jeremy Lin knew that his new dreads would ruffle a few feathers, and the hair did indeed draw Kenyon Martin‘s ire.
The former Nets big man accused Lin of wanting to be black.
“Do I need to remind this damn boy that his last name is Lin. Like, come on man. Let’s stop this man, with these people,” Martin said in an Instagram video. “Like, there’s no way possible he would’ve made it on one of our teams with that bulls–t going on on his head. “Come on, man. Somebody really need to tell him, like, ‘Alright bro, we get it. You want to be black.’ Like, we get it. But the last name is Lin, alright?”
Lin clapped back with a painfully-polite and thoughtful written response.
Yesterday @JLin7 wrote a deeply introspective column on cultural appropriation. Today he was forced to remind Kenyon Martin about Kenyon Martin’s tattoos pic.twitter.com/S4vS4agSsw — Pablo S. Torre (@PabloTorre) October 5, 2017
Lin doesn’t want people attacking Martin, who responded to the furor by saying that he was merely joking.
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HAMPTON, Va. – Police in Hampton are investigating the shooting death of a woman Wednesday.
Officials say the shooting is in the 1000 block of E. Pembroke Avenue and happened around noon in the city.
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PHELAN BROWN The St. Petersburg Police Department arrested a man and charged him with attempted murder and aggravated assault. The incident took place after a domestic argument led to gunfire. According to police, Ms. Chaunice White, 24, Gregg Johnson, 25, and Phelan Brown, 25, were in the parking lot of the YMCA, 3200 1st…
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April 24 (Reuters) - UMB Financial Corp:
* ORATION REPORTS FIRST QUARTER INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS OF $57.5 MILLION OR $1.15 PER DILUTED SHARE
* Q1 EARNINGS PER SHARE $1.15 FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
* Q1 EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW $1.05 — THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S
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× Man, woman, and child found shot to death in St. Louis Hills home
ST. LOUIS – A man, woman, and child were shot and killed in a south St. Louis residence Friday afternoon.
The shooting took place around 3:40 p.m. in the 6200 block of Kinsey Place; that’s in the St. Louis Hills neighborhood. Authorities received a call asking for “police help” at that address.
The scene is located one block from Francis Park and a few blocks west of Bishop DuBourg High School.
The child is believed to be an infant.
Fox 2 News will have more information on this story as it becomes available.
Photo by Marcus Ingram/Getty Images(LOS ANGELES) — Regina Hall has set her latest film project.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Hall has joined the cast of Little. The film, top-lined and executive produced by black-ish star Marsai Martin, is also be executive produced by Hall with Girls Trip producer Will Packer and black-ish creator Kenya Barris to produce.
Hall joins Issa Rae, who was also recently cast.
The comedy, which is an original idea from Martin, follows a woman who, “gets the chance to relive the carefree life as her younger self” when adulthood becomes too much for her to manage.
At this time it is unknown who Hall and Rae will play.
Little hits theaters September 20, 2019.
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TEHRAN, Iran (AP) - Iran's state TV says the country's supreme leader has appointed a conservative cleric to head a council tasked with mediating disputes between government bodies.
Monday's report says Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei appointed Ayatollah Mahmoud Hashemi Shahroudi as the new chief of the arbitration body - known as the Expediency Council - for the next five years.
Shahroudi replaces former Iranian President Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani who died in January after heading the council for more than 27 years.
Shahroudi served as the chief of the Iranian Judiciary for 10 years, from 1999 to 2009.
The council was created in 1988 and its main responsibility is to resolve differences or conflicts between the country's parliament and Iran's constitutional watchdog.
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A Scranton man will serve more seven years in prison for robbing a city hotel back in 2016.
Rodney Whiting, 24, and three others robbed the Econo Lodge, 1175 Kane St., at gunpoint about 2 a.m. on Feb. 13, 2016.
He, plus Kwa’shon Roane, age 24, of Gloucester, Virginia; Tracy Whiting, age 24, of Newport News, Virginia; and Kelvin Robinson, age 24, also of Newport News, Virginia were indicted by a federal grand jury about a month after the robbery.
United States District Judge Malachy E. Mannion sentenced Whiting today. He previously pleaded guilty to brandishing a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence.
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Some elements of the Taliban in Afghanistan are showing interest in peace talks, the top US commander in Kabul said on Wednesday, citing “off stage” contacts involving what he described as mid- and high-level leaders of the insurgency.—AP
EMPIRE's makeup artist Ashunta Sherriff and costume designer Paolo talk about Cookie's glow and how fans can re-create Taraji P. Henson’s look.
FILE - In this May 25, 2018 file photo, Harvey Weinstein listens during a court proceeding in New York. Weinstein won't testify before the New York grand jury that's weighing whether to indict him on rape and other sex charges. A statement issued through a spokesman Wednesday, May 30, says Weinstein's lawyers decided there wasn't enough time to prepare him to testify. They say he learned the specific charges and the accusers' identities only after turning himself in Friday, with a deadline set for Wednesday afternoon to testify or not. New York Post via AP, Pool Steven Hirsch
Traffic slows down Friday October 16, 2015 on U.S. Highway 281 north near Evans road. Congestion issues have plagued this area of 281 for years.
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Seven door staff have been charged over a mass street brawl in Liverpool city centre.
The seven men, all from Liverpool, have been charged with violent disorder following the disturbance in Concert Square on 22 November, ahead of Everton's Europa League game.
Merseyside Police said the investigation continued in relation to a number of suspects from Germany.
The seven men will appear at Liverpool Magistrates' Court next month.
President Moon Jae-in has ordered government agencies to be on alert until Typhoon Prapiroon completely dissipates.
Chairing a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, Moon said even though the typhoon has shifted its direction, southern regions are still likely to suffer damage from torrential rains and strong winds.
The president expressed regret over reports of damage despite the government’s all-out efforts to prepare for the typhoon and prevent such situations.
He then urged government agencies to mobilize all personnel and equipment to swiftly carry out emergency restoration efforts and also called on the agencies to personally visit those who have been hit hard to determine the most urgent relief measures.
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Valentine's Day is the day we celebrate love, and one East Tennessee couple has been celebrating their love for more than seven decades. With a lifetime of love and laughter, Dorothy and Anthony Kliemann are celebrating a milestone this year.
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SHERIDAN — There will be a Monarch/Underground Miner’s Picnic planning meeting Wednesday at the Sheridan County Fulmer Public Library at 5:30 p.m.
The meeting will take place upstairs in the Fulmer Room. All interested parties are invited to attend.
The picnic will be held July 29 in the Bighorn Mountains at Pine Island Campground at 11 a.m.
The Sheridan County Fulmer Public Library is located at 335 W. Alger St.
SURREY, B.C. — British Columbia's police watchdog is investigating the death of a man taken into custody in Surrey.
RCMP say officers and Emergency Health Services were responding to reports of a man standing in the middle of an intersection yelling and in some type of distress on Monday afternoon.
Mounties say officers tried to speak to the man and, when he was taken into custody, he went into medical distress.
Despite help from paramedics, police say the man died soon after.
The Independent Investigation Office, the organization that probes all police-involved cases of death or serious injury, has taken over the case and is looking to speak with witnesses.
That is according to UFC supremo Dana White.
Mayweather will take on UFC king McGregor at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on August 26.
The contest which will be fought at 154 pounds could smash all box-office records.
Mayweather, who was undefeated in his professional career, has come out of retirement to take part in the blockbuster clash.
McGregor and Mayweather are known for being rather brash, but White insists that is what makes the duo so appealing.
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MARSHFIELD, MASS. (WHDH) - A child is recovering after a fireworks accident in Marshfield left him with second-degree burns on his legs.
The boy was injured by a firework on the beach off Farragut Road around 9:30 p.m., a neighbor told 7News.
He was transported to South Shore Hospital, according to Marshfield police.
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Hamas said on Sunday that 21 of its members were killed in tunnel collapses in Gaza during 2016, Kol Yisrael radio reported.
According to the terror group, seven of the 21 were killed in a tunnel in eastern Gaza City which collapsed six months ago during work to repair the damage caused to the tunnel by Israel during Operation Protective Edge in 2014.
[India], December 12 (ANI): The Supreme Court will today hear the review petitions filed by one of the four convicts in the Nirbhaya gang-rape and murder case.
Mukesh, who has been sentenced to death along with three other convicts in the case, had filed the petition.
The apex court, in May, upheld the order of Delhi High Court, which had sentenced the four convicts - Akshay, Pawan, Vinay Sharma and Mukesh - to death.
On December 16, 2012, six people gangraped a 23-year-old physiotherapy intern in a moving bus in Delhi.
The woman succumbed to her injuries in a Singapore hospital on December 29, 2012. One of the accused, Ram Singh, had hanged himself in the prison, while another person, who was a juvenile at the time of the crime, was convicted in August last year and is serving the maximum sentence of three years in a reform home. (ANI)
NEW YORK — Many American parents are helping their adult children financially, according to a new survey from CreditCards.com.
The website polled 3,583 U.S. adults and found that 74 percent of people with children older than 18 have helped their kids pay living expenses, or pay off debts.
Cell phone bills were the number one item that parents pay for, at 39%. That was followed by transportation costs, including car repairs, gas, and tickets, at 36 percent.
A small percentage of parents helped their children pay personal loans or make mortgage payments. Only 16% of parents surveyed say they would help a child pay off a credit card bill.
According to the poll, married people were more likely to help out their kids, with men being significantly more likely to help pay for expenses like rent.
The survey of more than 3,000 adults was done online between November 15 and 19.
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NEW YORK (AP) — The Weinstein Co. has filed for bankruptcy protection with a buyout offer in hand from a private equity firm, the latest twist in its efforts to survive the sexual abuse scandal that brought down co-founder Harvey Weinstein.
The company also announced on Monday that it was releasing any victims of or witnesses to Weinstein’s alleged misconduct from any non-disclosure agreement that would prevent them from speaking out.
In a statement, the company says it “expressly releases any confidentiality provision” to the extent that it has prevented anyone who “suffered or witnessed any form of sexual misconduct by Harvey Weinstein from telling their stories.”
The Weinstein Co. says it has entered into sale agreement with Lantern Capital Partners, subject to approval by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Delaware.
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Cities had to apply for the FAA and DOT's US Unmanned Aerial System Integration Pilot Program by the end of last November, but of the hundreds of applicants, only five will be chosen. So far, only Louisville is proposing this particular use for a drone fleet, according to Gizmodo.
But the city's mayor and civic innovation chief believe a host of UAVs buzzing in to photograph or video record a location and leaving thereafter would be less of a privacy violation than blanketing the city in security cameras -- and be cheaper, too. Louisville won't know if its pitch will be be accepted for the program for a couple months, according to WDRB.
Wind Advisory till Saturday at 8pm
The National Weather Service in Spokane has issued a Wind Advisory from 2 PM Friday 10/6 afternoon to 8 PM Saturday. * Winds... southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts 45 mph. * Timing... winds will steadily increase today, the strongest speeds will occur late this afternoon and into the evening. Winds will relax somewhat overnight but will increase again on Saturday. * Impacts... blowing dust is likely to develop over the Columbia Basin and Waterville Plateau coincident with the arrival of the strongest winds. The strong winds will potentially make driving of high profile vehicles difficult at times. The winds could also produce minor tree damage and cause loose outdoor objects to become airborne. * Locations... Wenatchee, Chelan, Entiat, Cashmere, Waterville, and Mansfield. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 20 to 30 mph are expected with gusts in excess of 45 mph.
AirDesign’s super simple lightweight paraglider is now in its third generation. SuSi 3 is made for everything from gentle hike-and-fly to extreme mountaineering.
“Originally, the goal was to have a simple design with the best performance possible. This is how the concept name was derived.
The SuSi3 is perfect for the low-level B pilot looking for a forgiving lightweight wing, or for those choosing to operate on the upper side of the weight range, providing the lightest and fastest equipment for extreme mountaineering or high-wind soaring conditions.
The extensive weight range offered within the SuSi3 lineup provides you with all the options to choose the right size for whatever your adventure demands.”
SuSi 3 is made from Porcher Skytex 27 and weighs just 1.86kg in the smallest, 14m² size. It’s available in five sizes, with certification of all sizes still ongoing at the time of writing. The 16m² size is certified EN B or EN C depending on all-up weight.
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The Fast And Furious actor posted a photo on Instagram of him and his father, with the car done up with a big bow on it. He said being able to give his dad such a lavish present "felt good", as his father had had a hard life and never asked for anything.
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The culture at Facebook is changing. So says the social media giant‘s chief technology officer. Mike Schroepfer now says Facebook has a much sharper and more pessimistic view of issues that could hurt the service. Yahoo Finance‘s Alexis Christoforous, Dion Rabouin and Ethan Wolff-Mann break down the details.
In this enhanced episode, a lemur gets spayed, a rabbit has an eye problem, and a koi fish needs surgery.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Television networks will interrupt this presidency on Thursday to revisit an old obsession.
ABC, NBC, CNN, Fox News Channel, MSNBC, HLN and ESPN will show O.J. Simpson’s parole hearing at a Nevada prison, as he seeks freedom after spending more than eight years locked up for armed robbery and assault. CBS said it will livestream the hearing on its CBSN digital news affiliate.
Simpson’s trial in California for the 1994 murders of his wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend Ronald Goldman, was a television obsession more than two decades ago. The former football star was acquitted, but has been imprisoned for trying to steal sports collectibles.
Interest in Simpson was revived last year with ESPN’s documentary “O.J.: Made in America,” and the FX miniseries, “The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story”
Former Los Angeles police detective Mark Fuhrman, who testified in Simpson’s original trial, will provide analysis for Fox News Channel.
CAIRO, March 30 Egypt expects inflation to start easing by the end of the year, Finance Minister Amr El-Garhy said on Thursday.
"We expect the inflation rate to ease starting in November or December," he told a conference in Cairo. Inflation hit a 30-year high in February, including an over 40 percent increase year-on-year to prices of food and beverages. (Reporting by Ehab Farouk; Writing by Dominic Evans; Editing by Lin Noueihed)
Dec 11 (Reuters) - VISTAL GDYNIA SA:
* ITS UNIT, VISTAL STOCZNIA REMONTOWA, REACHES AGREEMENT WITH PKO BP ON PAYMENT OF 9 MILLION ZLOTY DEBT
* ITS UNIT, VISTAL STOCZNIA REMONTOWA, ALSO GETS INFORMATION FROM BANK OCHRONY SRODOWISKA (BOS)
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin made a stop in Wausau on Thursday. She was at the United Way of Marathon County to discuss veterans assistance programs among other things.
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MSN published a story that cited a UBC study on how our happiness is connected to our spending habits.
The 2008 study by researchers at UBC and Harvard Business School found participants who were randomly assigned to spend money on others experienced greater happiness than those who spend money on themselves.
Kansas City Royals' Abraham Almonte hits a grand slam against the Detroit Tigers during the sixth inning of a baseball game Sunday, April 22, 2018, in Detroit. Duane Burleson AP Photo
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — A Florida woman has been rescued after a car she was driving went off U.S. 441 into the lingering floodwaters of Paynes Prairie.
The Gainesville Sun reports that firefighters rescued Kathryn Craig after the vehicle went off U.S. 441 and into the lingering floodwaters of Paynes Prairie on Sunday morning.
According to a Florida Highway Patrol news release, Craig was taken to UF Health Shands Hospital with minor injuries.
Craig overcorrected, and the car sailed off the road and into the waters, where it was partially submerged.
An Alachua County Fire Rescue news release says the driver could not get out of the car.
Officials say crews extricated the patient by cutting the roof posts and assisting her across the ladder bridge.
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Authorities say no charges will be filed in the stabbing death of a man apparently involved in a domestic dispute Tuesday afternoon.Deputies with the Johnston County Sheriff's Office said the incident happened just before 1:30 p.m. in the 1800 block of Mamie Road.When deputies arrived, they found that 40-year-old Timothy Paul Ledford Jr. had been stabbed by a teenager."Upon consultation with the DA's Office and further review of the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident, and reviewing applicable law, (the teen) will not be charged in this matter," the sheriff's office said Wednesday.While Ledford was being transported by EMS he was pronounced dead.At this time, officials said it appears Ledford and the teen's mother were involved in a domestic altercation and the teen intervened.Deputies said there were multiple eyewitnesses to the incident who claim there has been a history of domestic violence with the couple. There is no record of calls for service to the home on Mamie Rd.
Board of Tax Assessors Chairman Chester Randolph, right, and Lawton Grantham during Monday morning’s meeting. Chuck Williams chwilliams@ledger-enquirer.com
Timing out the potential for storms on Wednesday, February 15, 2017.
By Rich Jones
Prepare for a windy Wednesday with the potential for isolated storms.
A Wind Advisory is in effect for NE Florida from 12pm-6pm. A Wind Advisor is issued when sustained winds greater than 25 mph are expected for at least an hour, with gusts of 35 to 57 mph at any time.
By the lunch hour we'll be tracking storms ahead of a cold front. Action News Jax Chief Meteorologist Mike Buresh says the greatest threat we face is the wind.
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Wind gusts could be in excess of 40 mph at times before, during, and after the storms.
Severe storms last week left thousands of NE Florida residents without power, and uprooted trees.
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The Gibault Catholic High School boys basketball team is this week’s Republic-Times Team of the Week. The Hawks have won four straight games following a 3-15 start, including victories over the weekend against Chester and Red Bud. Gibault (7-15) hosts Waterloo in a cross-town rivalry showdown on Feb. 6. (submitted photo)
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RICHMOND, Va. – Stress can find its way into our lives from time to time. Alissa Carpenter, Professional Trainer and Millennial Expert made a stop here in Richmond to share tips on how to effectively manage daily stress.
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A woman was dragged into a car and beaten by a man she knew early Wednesday morning on South Rocheblave Street, New Orleans police said.
The victim, a woman in her 40s, was leaving a location in the 2800 block of South Rocheblave (near Washington Avenue) around 2 a.m. Wednesday, May 30, when the man grabbed her legs from behind, according to the initial NOPD report.
The man then “forced her inside of his vehicle, where he physically assaulted her for approximately 20 minutes,” the report states. “The subject then drove the victim to another location and let the victim out of the vehicle. The victim was able to escape and call the police.”
The man then drove off in another direction, and the investigation is continuing.
Further details were not immediately available. Anyone with information is urged to call the NOPD Sixth District station at 658-6060 to speak to a detective, or CrimeStoppers at 822-1111 to leave an anonymous tip that could be eligible for a cash reward.
Claude Julien, former head coach of the Boston Bruins, has been appointed to the Montreal Canadiens. Here’s what some Montrealers had to say about it.
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Celebrate South Dakota with 605 Day Next Week
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – 605 Magazine and South Dakota are partnering to help celebrate all that is South Dakota next week with celebrations planned across the state.
The 3rd annual 605 Day is observed on June 5th. Alana Synder from 605 Magazine joins us in the studio to tell us what they planned.
Petersen joined co-host Dina Pugliese on Wednesday as he stepped into the role vacated by Kevin Frankish in May.
TORONTO—Citytv has picked Roger Petersen as the new co-host of Toronto morning show Breakfast Television.
Rogers Media, which owns Citytv, said Petersen will be familiar to viewers of the station.
He’s covered several major local stories as a news reporter, including the Toronto van rampage earlier this year, SARS and the Papal visit.
Petersen also worked from Vancouver for some time as the CityNews anchor.
A French tourist has been left with a "gaping wound" to her leg after trying to take a selfie with a crocodile.
Benetulier Lesuffleur's trip to the Kho Yai national park in Thailand was cut painfully short when she tripped while trying to take the picture and was attacked.
The 47-year-old ignored warning signs along the trail after seeing the crocodile.
A park official said: "She wanted to take selfie with the crocodile who was lying down near a stream. It was startled and bit her on her on the leg.
"I guess that she wanted to see it for real."
According to Thai site Matichon, Ms Lesuffleur suffered a gaping wound to her left thigh. She was taken to hospital on a stretcher but is expected to recover.
The Siamese crocodile, a medium-sized species, is critically endangered. It is under threat from human disturbances and habitat destruction.
SOFIA, March 20 (Reuters) - These are some of the main stories in Bulgarian newspapers on Tuesday. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
-- Prime Minister Boyko Borissov called an ad-hoc meeting of the government to discuss measures to improve potholed roads after snow melting. (Trud, Standart, Monitor, Duma, 24 Chasa)
-- The government and the two U.S. thermal power plants that operate in Bulgaria will hold talks on how to terminate the plants' long-term power purchase agreements in a process that will take at least 3 months, energy officials said. (Sega, Minitor)
-- Bulgaria plans to invite many countries that have old and new military aircraft to supply it with eight military fighter jets, Defence Minister Krasimir Karakachanov said, adding that Croatia, which has Israeli fighter jets, will be included. (Standart, 24 Chasa)
Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Frederik Andersen celebrates with teammates Roman Polak and Tyler Bozak following overtime NHL Centennial Classic hockey action against the Detroit Red Wings, in Toronto, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017. Auston Matthews scored in regulation and overtime in his first outdoor game, leading the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 5-4 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Sunday in the Centennial Classic at BMO Field.
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The Iraqis guarding Baghdad's many checkpoints, on the lookout for car bombs and convoys, don't know what to make of Ali al-Moussawi when he pulls up in a truck displaying shelves of glossy books.
The mobile bookstore is the latest in a series of efforts by the 25-year-old to share his passion for reading and revive a love for books in Baghdad, which was once the literary capital of the Muslim world but is now better known for bombs than poems.
The world's greatest poets flocked to Baghdad after it was established as the capital of the Abbasid Empire in the 8th century A.D., but its cultural flowering ended with the Mongol conquest of 1258 .
On one recent afternoon, al-Moussawi drove to an upscale neighborhood and parked at a mall near the University of Baghdad.
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Mid-Missouri brush fires on the rise
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BOONE COUNTY — The Boone County Fire Protection District responded to 12 natural cover fires on Saturday.
The Columbia Fire Department and the Southern Boone County Fire Protection District served as backup on some of those fires and answered calls of their own.
Gale Blomenkamp, assistant chief at the Boone County Fire District, said as temperatures rise, people are more inclined to start burning branches and leaves in their yard from winter. However, everything is still very dry and humidity is high, so those fires can become out of control quickly. Humidity is highest in the early morning and evening.
Blomenkamp said if wind speeds are any higher than 5 to 10 mph, it is not safe to burn anything.
He also said Missouri has had a low amount of moisture this year, adding to the fire danger.
It is important for anyone starting a controlled fire to check weather conditions and contact their local fire department if they have any questions.
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Tory Lanez is hitting the ground running in 2017 with two new mixtapes to satisfy his adoring fans. The New Toronto 2 and Chixtape 4 follow their predecessors released Christmas 2015. Both new releases feature contributions from Rick Ross, Cash Money’s Jacquees and A$AP Ferg with production from Tory, araabMUZIK, Play Picasso and other beatmakers.
And like most of Tory’s projects, the new set of tapes aren’t without their Drake references and jabs. On the song, “Lick x Drive You Crazy,” Tory takes a shot at his dad’s OVO clothing line and fashion choices, rapping, And I pray I never dress like y’all/Only bird on my shirt is when I press that raw. Drake’s OVO symbol is an owl. Get it? Sidebar: GQ just also named Drizzy the best-dressed male of 2016, but I see what Tory was trying to do there.
Of the mares released back to the HMA, roughly 200 will be treated with the fertility control vaccine porcine zona pellucida-22. The Bureau of Land Management Salt Lake Field Office will soon begin gather operations to remove excess wild horses from within and outside the Cedar Mountain Wild Horse herd management area in western Utah.
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INDEPENDENCE, Ohio — Cavaliers point guard George Hill is questionable for Wednesday’s crucial Game 5 against Indiana because of back spasms.
Hill has been dealing with back problems since the series opener when he was flattened by an illegal screen by Pacers forward Trevor Booker.
Cavs coach Tryonn Lue says Hill was limited to some shooting drills during Tuesday’s practice and will start if he can play.
Jose Calderon started Game 4 at Indianapolis and scored five points in 19 minutes as the Cavs evened the series at 2-2. Cleveland is 24-9 when Calderon starts.
Hill is averaging 8.7 points and 1.7 assists in his first post-season with Cleveland, which acquired him at the trade deadline in February. He started 24 games during the season.
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A former prosecutor and Louisiana Supreme Court staffer will be the first black executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Louisiana.
The New Orleans Advocate reports 36-year-old Alanah Odoms Hebert starts Monday, succeeding the retired Marjorie Esman.
In the wake of the organization’s successful legislative push for criminal justice reform last year, Hebert says she hopes to continue to tackle Louisiana’s status as a top incarcerator and expand the group’s focus on issues like gay rights.
The New Jersey native has somewhat of an atypical background for the group, which often spars with prosecutors. She says she joined the Orleans Parish District Attorney’s office with idealistic hopes, but felt she became “complicit” in pursuing harsh penalties.
She’s also served as the state Supreme Court’s deputy general counsel.
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BARTON COUNTY-A Kansas man convicted in March of child rape was sentenced on May 26, according to a report released Tuesday from Barton County Attorney Amy Mellor.
The court ordered Todd Lane Leech, 31, to spend just over 14-years in prison. He was also ordered to lifetime registration as a sexual offender, and is subject to lifetime post-release supervision.
Due to the nature of the crime, the fact that the victim was a juvenile, and to protect the privacy of the victim and the victim’s family, the court did release additional information.
Leech was also advised that he could not possess firearms as a result of his conviction.
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If you're anything like me, summer weekends are marked by a lot of lounging — on the warm sand, cool grass, or a park bench under a shady tree. While my body is relaxed, I like to keep my mind active, which means I'll always have the latest mystery or thriller in hand (and an icy-cold beverage in the other, of course).
These fast-paced books are guaranteed to make the hours go by and make you wish there was more time in the day. From popular novels that are now hit movies, to just-released thrillers by authors you've never heard of, this list can carry you through the summer.
Enjoy the twists and turns of these 22 mystery and thriller books this summer.
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BUCHAREST, Romania — Romanian police say they are investigating the "suspicious" death of a well-known journalist who was found dead in his home near the Romanian capital.
Police spokesman Ciprian Romanescu said late Monday that Andrei Gheorghe had died in suspicious circumstances 12 hours earlier.
His body was found in the bathroom of his home in Voluntari, a suburb just north of Bucharest.
The 56-year-old Gheorghe made his career as a radio and television journalist after dictator Nicolae Ceausescu was overthrown in the 1989 anti-communist revolution. He was known for his acerbic comments about current events and politicians.
An urgent application by Minister Susan Shabangu to halt a strike by PSA members has been struck off the roll with costs and on condition negotiations resume and that workers return to work.
JOHANNESBURG - The urgent application aimed at stopping a wage strike by South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) employees has been struck from the Labour Court roll on condition the parties return to the negotiating table.
Social Development Minister Susan Shabangu approached the court arguing that the work stoppage by employees would disrupt Sassa’s ability to administer the payment of grants.
Workers affiliated to the Public Servants Association (PSA) have been protesting for several weeks now over salary hikes.
More to follow.
Photo taken on Aug. 12, 2017 shows the scenery of Limutai scenic spot after rain in Jizhou District, north China's Tianjin Municipality. (Xinhua/Yang Yanbo)
Photo taken on Aug. 12, 2017 shows the scenery of Limutai scenic spot after rain in Jizhou District, north China's Tianjin Municipality. (Xinhua/Yang Yanbo)
Photo taken on Aug. 12, 2017 shows the scenery of Limutai scenic spot after rain in Jizhou District, north China's Tianjin Municipality. (Xinhua/Yang Yanbo)
Photo taken on Aug. 12, 2017 shows the scenery of Limutai scenic spot after rain in Jizhou District, north China's Tianjin Municipality. (Xinhua/Yang Yanbo)
Photo taken on Aug. 12, 2017 shows the scenery of Limutai scenic spot after rain in Jizhou District, north China's Tianjin Municipality. (Xinhua/Yang Yanbo)
Beasley will draw the start at power forward during Friday's preseason game against the Wizards, Al Iannazzone of Newsday reports.
With Kristaps Porzingis (rest) taking the night off, the team will opt to get a look at Beasley joining the starting five. He's been known to fill it up in a hurry, averaging 7.3 field-goal attempts across 16.7 minutes per game with the Bucks last season.
Mysuru: State JD(S) President and former CM H.D. Kumaraswamy (HDK) has maintained that party leader Bhavani Revanna’s remark in a video was not aimed at defeating K.R. Nagar MLA S.R. Mahesh and the remark was in fact a call to defeat father-son duo.
Making a reference to Bhavani Revanna’s remark which went viral a few days ago at an interaction with journalists at Pathrakartara Bhavan here yesterday, Kumaraswamy said that he too viewed the video and he found nothing sensational in the remark of Bhavani Revanna, who is the wife of his (HDK) elder brother H.D. Revanna.
He further said that Bhavani’s remark on defeating father-son duo was aimed at someone else and certainly not S.R. Mahesh.
Asserting that the party candidate S.R. Mahesh will win hands down in K.R. Nagar, the JD(S) leader put to rest all controversies over Bhavani Revanna’s remark by saying that the entire H.D. Deve Gowda clan was behind the party candidate and MLA S.R. Mahesh.
About Ring-and-Ride
Voluntary Emergency Service Transport (VEST) run a Ring-and-Ride door-to-door return transport service for people in Cardiff. The service does not include the city centre, which should be accessed through the Dial-a-Bus service, and cannot be used for hospital or Day Centre visits. Users must register and bookings made the day before a journey.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — U.S. Attorney Mike Stuart has been recused from representing the federal government in a case involving former Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship's criminal mine safety conviction.
The Charleston Gazette-Mail cites court records that say the entire U.S. Attorney's Office for Southern West Virginia has been recused based upon the appearance or existence of conflicts of interest. Stuart declined to explain the recusal's reason to the newspaper.
Blankenship, who lost a bid for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate, was convicted in 2015 of conspiracy to violate federal mine safety and health standards. He spent a year in prison. He says the conviction should be thrown out as documents weren't shared that could have helped his case.
U.S. Attorney for Eastern Kentucky, Robert M. Duncan Jr., will now handle the case.
CD Set Offers A Long, Satisfying View Of The New York Philharmonic Orchestra The New York Philharmonic celebrates its 175th birthday with a box set dating back to its very first recordings a century ago, featuring some of the greatest musicians of the 20th-century.
Someone actually asked the US Geological Survey if it is OK to roast marshmallows over volcanic lava.
And the USGS actually took the time to answer.
The query came on Twitter and with a caveat - "assuming you had a long enough stick."
"Erm... we're going to have to say no, that's not safe. (Please don't try!)," the USGS said.
Volcanic vents, the fissures in the ground from which lava flows onto the earth's surface, also release large amounts of gases.
The fumes - some of which smell like rotten eggs - would spoil the sweet candy's flavor, the USGS cautioned.
The comment was among a flood of public service announcements Wednesday about the Kilauea volcano in Hawaii, which has been in eruption since May 3 on the Big Island.
So far it has destroyed 71 homes and forced the evacuation of around 2,000 people.
Police in Italy have arrested a man suspected of opening fire on a group of foreign nationals in the town of Macerata on Saturday, injuring several people.
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A police photo shows a man being apprehended who appears to have an Italian flag wrapped around his neck.
Police added that one of the wounded is in surgery.
CHICAGO — Kris Bryant and Anthony Rizzo hit back-to-back homers to cap a five-run fourth inning, and the Chicago Cubs continued their recent dominance of the Cincinnati Reds with a 15-5 victory Monday night.
Bryant went 2 for 4 with a walk and has reached safely in 16 of his last 20 plate appearances. Rizzo was 3 for 5 with a season-high five RBIs.
Jon Jay had three hits with an RBI and finished a home run shy of the cycle.
Chicago has 25 wins in its last 32 games against the Reds. The Cubs have swept the last two series at Wrigley Field between the teams (going back to last season), and have won 11 of the past 13 meetings there the last two years.
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Chinese facial recognition technology developer SenseTime Group Ltd has raised $620 million in its latest round of funding, valuing the company at more than $4.5 billion.
FILE PHOTO: SenseTime surveillance software identifying customers' movement patterns at a department store runs as a demonstration at the company's office in Beijing, China, October 11, 2017. REUTERS/Thomas Peter/File Photo
The financing was led by Fidelity International, Hopu Capital, Silver Lake and Tiger Global, it said in a statement.
Women in Weld County between 40 and 60 may qualify for free breast exams and mammograms.
According to a news release, the Weld County Health Department's has a program titled the Women's Wellness Connection that provides free services to combat breast cancer.
To be eligible, must meet certain income limitations, live in the United States legally and have no health insurance or have health insurance with high co-pays.
Women enrolled in the WWC program who are diagnosed with breast cancer may also qualify for treatment through Health First Colorado's Breast and Cervical Cancer Program, according to the news release.
DAYTON >> The president of the University of Dayton has scolded students for disrespecting and attacking police who tried to clear a rowdy street crowd during St. Patrick’s Day revelry near the Ohio campus.
In a letter sent to students, university President Eric Spina says he saw some of them shoot fireworks into crowds and assault officers on Saturday.
The Dayton Daily News reports there were allegations of people throwing bottles, rocks and firecrackers at police before officers dressed in riot gear eventually dispersed the crowd that evening.
The school says one person was hurt by a thrown object, and a few others reported minor injuries.
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Spina says disrespectful students were jeopardizing the safety of other students and officers. He defends the police response as being appropriate and necessary.
The New York Police Department says it is responding to a report of an explosion near Times Square.
The response is centered in the area of the Port Authority bus terminal.
A law enforcement source told CBS News that early reports indicate that a possible pipe bomb went off in a subway tunnel. The source said one person was in custody and an additional person was injured.
It’s led to delays along some of the subway lines that pass beneath the bus terminal.
Some passengers have been evacuated as a precaution.
A law enforcement source told CBS News senior investigative producer Pat Milton police are looking at a possible suicide bomber but the situation is fluid.
People reported seeing the bomb squad responding and posted images of the scene on social media.
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The Netherlands' main intelligence service says it is treating a small group of Dutch children in conflict zones in Iraq and Syria as "Jihadist travelers" since they may have received military training.
In a report published Wednesday, the General Intelligence and Security Service says at least 80 Dutch children are in those areas, either having been born there or taken there by one or both parents. It says fewer than 20 percent of the children are age 9 or older.
The report says that because children in territory controlled by the so-called Islamic State group "sometimes receive weapons and combat training from as young as nine years old," intelligence officials consider them jihadi travelers.
Dutch authorities routinely detain people caught returning from Syria if they are suspected of extremist links.
Jazz experimenter Kamasi Washington goes for deep funk glory on his new track “Street Fighter Mas.” The song is a groovy jazz epic full of expansive horns and choirs, with heavy synths interspersed around Washington’s excellent saxophone playing. “When I was young, I was obsessed with Street Fighter!” Washington said on Twitter about the song. “I thought I would be a professional gamer, so I made a theme song.” The new record certainly has that layer of triumph and potency to make for inspirational theme music.
The new single is the latest from Washington’s upcoming two-and-a-half-hour epic double-album, Heaven and Earth, which will be out on June 22nd. The album also features the previously released “Fists of Fury” and “The Space Traveler’s Lullaby.” Listen to the new track below.
New car leasing program lets drivers get new car every two weeks
With car sales dipping two percent this year and fewer millennials getting behind the wheel, brands like Ford and Cadillac are starting “car subscriptions,” allowing drivers to swaps cars in an out at their local dealership whenever they want.
The Bet McLean League Cup first round draw took place at Windsor Park this morning.
There was 20 teams from the Bluefin Sport Championship and Premier Intermediate League entered the draw to determine the four first round matches, and the 12 teams who will subsequently get a bye into the next round.
Those four ties were Lurgan Celtic v Armagh City; PSNI v Banbridge Town; Dundela v Knockbreda v Queens v Lisburn Distillery. All first round ties will take place on Saturday 4 August.
The remaining 12 teams - Annagh United, Ballyclare Comrades, Dergview, Dollingstown, Larne, Limavady United, Loughgall, Moyola Park, Newington YC, Portstewart, Sport & Leisure Swifts and Tobermore United - all received a bye into the next round.
All last season’s Danske Bank Premiership sides and the top four from the Bluefin Sport Championship will enter the competition in Round Two (to be played on Tuesday 28 August).
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Malacañang expressed condolences to the families of the victims of the ill-fated bus that fell into a ravine in Nueva Ecija, assuring to find out what caused the accident and pledging to hold the culprits behind the road mishap accountable.
“We express our deep condolences to the families of the victims who died in the tragic bus accident in Carranglan, Nueva Ecija. Rescue operations and investigation are currently underway,” Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella said in a statement.
“We guarantee that the culprits behind the fatal bus mishap will be held accountable,” Abella added.
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German pharmaceutical giant Merck KGaA is relocating parts of its accounting and book-keeping team to shared service centers in Poland and the Philippines to cut costs.More than 130 jobs will be moved to Wroclaw and Manila by 2020, said the company that is not affiliated with U.S.-based Merck & Co. Some of the German job cuts will be offset by the creation of 25 new, more strategic roles in the headquarters in Darmstadt, resulting in a net loss of 110 positions.
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — Being a student athlete can be a tough but positive experience. It presents physical and mental challenges that can take a toll on high school student athletes.
They deal with the pressure of performing well in and outside the classroom.
KSN’s Amanda Aguilar sat down with two local student athletes, their parents and athletic advisors to learn more about what stresses they are seeing in high school athletics.
Join KSN News as we discuss what can be done to ease the burden student athletes are facing, Sunday at 10 p.m.
Artificial intelligence has no shortage of critics — from visionaries like Elon Musk, who once compared A.I. to "summoning the demon" in a horror film, to everyday workers who fear being replaced by machines.
But A.I. and other new technologies could take off in countries with a shortage of young workers, according to Rob Subbaraman, chief economist for Asia ex-Japan at Nomura. Those include Japan, China, South Korea and Taiwan.
"If you don't embrace these new artificial intelligence, robotics and ways to make up for shortages of youth labor, you're going to have a slowdown of potential growth," he told CNBC's "Capital Connection" on Monday.
A country's growth potential is driven by labor, capital and productivity. Slowdown in a country's labor force growth means it has to rely a lot more on productivity in order to maintain its growth.
That's where machines can help, since they can process information faster and carry out tasks more quickly than humans.
Residential property prices in Australia fell 0.2 percent on quarter in the third quarter of 2017, the Australian Bureau of Statistics said on Tuesday.
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Mon, Dec 11: As Catherine McDonald reports, the fatality in Toronto happened on the same day as the OPP launched a crackdown on unsafe commercial truck drivers.
Prime Minister Theresa May of Britain announced on Tuesday that she would call an early election, seeking to strengthen her government's mandate while it negotiates the country’s withdrawal from the European Union.
The head of the Michigan health department was charged Wednesday with involuntary manslaughter, the highest-ranking member of Gov. Rick Snyder's administration to be snagged in a criminal investigation of Flint's lead-contaminated water. Nick Lyon is accused of failing to alert the public about an outbreak of Legionnaires' disease in the Flint area, which has been linked by some experts to poor water quality in 2014-15.
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NEW CASTLE, Pa. (WYTV) – While investigating a possible burglary of a vacant apartment on Friday in New Castle, police say they found a puppy locked inside a bedroom.
The department said they found the dog in a post on their Facebook page.
The department believes the puppy was locked in the room for an extended period of time because of its condition — it was malnourished and could not walk or sit up.
Officers say they took the dog back to the station where they gave the dog fluids and food. Within hours, the dog began attempting to walk and sat up.
The puppy was taken on Saturday morning to the Lawrence County Humane Society. Police said they hope to find a new home for the dog.
Illinois proposal could lead to more property tax cuts
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A proposal could give more Illinois voters a chance to lower their property taxes.
The State Journal-Register reports that the proposal would give voters in almost 40 counties with property tax limits the ability to add a referendum on the ballot to lower their taxes. Counties not covered by the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law, or PTELL, already have such an option.
The law limits property tax growth but doesn't stop it.
Republican Sen. Dan McConchie is sponsoring the proposal. He says state Department of Revenue numbers show that PTELL counties outside the Chicago area have seen property taxes increase by 260 percent since 1990. Taxes in non-PTELL counties have seen a 222 percent increase.
The proposal comes as legislation to freeze property taxes remains stalled in the state Legislature.
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Information from: The State Journal-Register, http://www.sj-r.com
Smoke from California wildfires brought a haze into Northern Nevada on Tuesday and Wednesday.
The Lions Fire burning west of Mammoth and the County and Pawnee fires near Sacramento brought the smoke into the valleys, and west winds will keep resupplying it, according to the National Weather Service.
Air quality was in the moderate range at 10 a.m. Wednesday morning, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.
Firefighters have a line halfway around the 4,000-acre Lions Fire, which has been burning it was set by a lightning strike on June 11. Containment is expected by July 14.
BRUSSELS, March 29 The European Parliament said in a draft position paper on Wednesday that Brexit can be revoked.
The draft, seen by Reuters, also said there should be transitional arrangements to smooth the divorce but no more than three years, and that the London-based EU agencies, the European Banking Authority and the European Medicines Agency, must move. (Reporting by Francesco Guarascio)
(CNN)- For those of you who still like to buy CD's (say what?), you may be out of luck this summer. At least, if you shop at Best Buy.
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The company will stop selling compact discs nationwide today. That's according to a February report from Billboard.
The decision could be due to a fall in sales.
As USA Today reports, entertainment sales (including gaming, music and movies) dropped almost 14 percent during the retailer's 2017 fiscal year.
Though it's reportedly pulling out of CD sales, best buy will continue to carry vinyl for the next two years.
It’s official! K-Pop stars BTS will be performing during the Billboard Music Awards. In fact, the performance will mark the world TV premiere of a new single from the insanely popular band.
They're familiar with the Billboard Music Awards. The group stole the show during last year’s ceremony when they beat out pop stars like Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez to win the Top Social Artist of the year.
This will not mark the band’s first performance during an American awards show. The group actually performed during the 2017 American Music Awards.
As we reported yesterday, Shawn Mendes, Dua Lipa, and Camila Cabello will also perform during the show. More performers are expected to be announced in the coming weeks. Additionally, Kelly Clarkson will be hosting this year's show.
The 2018 Billboard Music Awards, which will take place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, will air live on NBC on May 20. The live telecast begins at 8pm ET/5pm PT.
Western Kentucky University announced today the official number of jobs it had to cut in response to its budget deficit.
In an email to students and faculty, president Tim Caboni announced that 119 full time positions were axed. Along with one part time position. Of those jobs, 62 people lost their jobs. The other positions had already been vacant.
Last month, Caboni announced there would be cuts to deal with 15 million dollar deficit. That deficit is mainly due to the decline in enrollment.
The Create-It Studio in the West Bottoms shows how you can use a glass frame to paint up a spooktacularly fun Halloween project.
March 19 (Reuters) - Hospital Corporation Of China Ltd :
* ‍EXPECTED TO RECORD A NET LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE OF ABOUT RMB13.7 MILLION FOR FY
* EXPECTED NET LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE DUE TO ‍ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES OF ABOUT RMB38.0 MILLION​
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Lawrence police officer fires at suspect in double shooting
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Authorities say a Lawrence police officer has fired at a suspect in a double shooting after the convicted felon drove a sport utility vehicle into the officer's patrol car.
The Lawrence Journal-World reports that police Sgt. Amy Rhoads says officers were dispatched Monday night to the scene of a shooting that left two people with life-threatening injuries. Police say that after the shooting, an officer attempted to stop the SUV that the suspect was driving. But the suspect rammed the officer's patrol car, injuring the officer.
The officer then discharged a firearm, although Rhoads didn't say whether the suspect was hit. The suspect was apprehended after fleeing on foot, treated at a hospital and then booked into jail.
The suspect previously spent more than two decades in Kansas prisons.
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Information from: Lawrence (Kan.) Journal-World, http://www.ljworld.com
This saguaro cactus in the Saguaro National Park was shot multiple times by a vandal. (Source: U.S. National Park Service)
Authorities need help to find out who vandalized a large saguaro at cactus in Saguaro National Park.
Saguaro National Park said a science crew working in the west district discovered the cactus, which appeared to have been damaged by multiple blasts from a shotgun.
"If you can help, please contact us," Saguaro National Park said in a Facebook post. "You don't have to tell us who you are, but please tell us what you know."
Anyone with information is asked to call or text the U.S. National Park Service tip line at 888-653-0009, email nps_isb@nps.gov or go to HERE.
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"Think Pink" should have been the name of the weekend. Gigi Hadid was hanging in Mikonos (pre-couture) with Kate Moss and Emrata wearing a neon pink caftan c/o Mugler. Extra points for the matching eyeshadow.
Nick Beggs began his musical career as the bass player in Kajagoogoo and co-wrote that band’s 1983 smash single “Too Shy." Nearly a quarter-century later, he’s built a diverse and exciting progressive-rock supergroup featuring keyboardist Roger King (Steve Hackett’s band) and drummer Marco Minnemann (Joe Satriani’s band). Beggs—who wrote 10 of these 11 tracks, sings lead vocals and plays multiple instruments—also has worked with Hackett and Porcupine Tree mastermind Steven Wilson. Elements of ’80s pop sneak into some of these socially conscious songs on The Mute Gods’ lively second album, which unites relevant lyrics with retro musical themes. Hard to believe a tune that repeats the word “tardigrades" in the chorus could be this catchy, but the title track emerges as the album’s signature piece. Beggs transforms his voice for nearly every song, at times giving the odd aural impression of the late George Michael fronting early Marillion.
Brock Lesnar to UFC I'm Retiring From MMA
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IT'S ALL OVER!!
Brock Lesnar has informed the UFC he's officially retiring from MMA.
The 39-year-old superstar informed the UFC about his decision, a rep for the organization tells MMAFighting.com.
Lesnar was a beast in his prime and beat up on some of the greatest fighters in UFC history -- including a win over Randy Couture to win the UFC Heavyweight title back in 2008.
Lesnar had been suspended for 1 year by USADA after failing two UFC 200 drug tests and would have been eligible to fight again in July. Instead, he's hangin' 'em up.
If Lesnar does decide to fight again, he would still have to serve the remainder of his suspension before he would be cleared to get back in the Octagon.
Back in August, Lesnar told TMZ Sports he was considering another fight ... but clearly, things have changed.
With football season upon us, Bryan Health is offering help to coaches, youth football players and parents of Lincoln's Midget Football players on concussion awareness.
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The Impact Sport Electronic Earmuff from Howard Leight by Honeywell features the same Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) of 22 dB and slim profile of the popular Impact Sport, with updated features. The Impact Sport Bolt offers improved circuitry and an attack time of 250 times faster than the current model. Additional features include improved amplification, a premium leatherette headband, AUX cable with in-line microphone and accessories such as extra ear cushions and a belt clip.
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Two journalists were shot dead and another was person injured, when gunmen opened fire during a live radio broadcast in Dominican Republic on 14 February. The incident took place at radio station FM 103.5, as assailants killed presenter Luís Manuel Medina during a morning news programme, and also shot the shows producer and director Leo Martinez. Police have arrested three men in connection with the shooting but are yet to identify any motive behind it.
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An East Setauket middle schooler making his second trip to the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C., was knocked out in the preliminaries of the contest on Wednesday.
Ryan Himmelsbach, 14, had survived Round 2 on Tuesday by correctly spelling “chevalet.” In Round 3 on Wednesday, he misspelled “dominium.”
Ryan, an eighth-grader at Paul J. Gelinas Junior High School in the Three Village school district, was sponsored by Hofstra University. Earlier this year, he won the 2018 Hofstra Long Island Regional Scripps Spelling Bee.
In the national bee last year, Ryan finished in a tie for 41st place. — Robert Brodsky
The Indianapolis Colts didn’t spend a draft pick on a tight end in 2017 despite the position being pretty thin at the time but they did add Darrell Daniels afterward.
The undrafted rookie didn’t see a ton of snaps during the regular season, just 19 percent on offense and 13 percent on special teams. The rookie played 12 games, made three starts while catching three passes for 26 receiving yards.
Daniels is behind Jack Doyle, Erik Swoope (when healthy) and Brandon Williams, who is a pending free agent on the depth chart but will have a chance to carve out a bigger role during the offseason workouts and through training camp.
The Washington product may find it harder to see time on the field when Swoope returns from the knee injury that claimed his entire 2017 season.
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Midday Daily 4' game
DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Midday Daily 4" game were:
9-7-2-2
(nine, seven, two, two)
BEIJING: A man on China's list of 100 most wanted corruption suspects abroad has given himself up and returned to China after almost a decade on the run in Canada, China's graft-busting watchdog said on Monday. In 2015, authorities published a list of 100 of the most wanted corruption suspects who had been targeted with an Interpol red notice, many living in the United States, Canada and Australia.
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Russian former Governor and Opposition Leader, Nikita Belykh, was sentenced to eight years imprisonment on Friday for accepting bribes of $750,000, state media reported.
Mr. Belykh, who headed the central Kirov region for seven years until he was detained at a Moscow restaurant in 2016, was accused of offering protection for investment projects in exchange for bribes.
The time he has already spent in custody will count towards his prison term, state media reported, citing the Moscow court.
Mr. Belykh has denied wrongdoing and condemned the charges as trumped up.
Before becoming governor, Mr. Belykh headed the Union of Right Forces political party, previously led by prominent opposition politician Boris Nemtsov.
Mr. Nemtsov, a former deputy prime minister, was shot dead outside the Kremlin in 2015.
His murder, blamed on Chechen hitmen, sent shock waves throughout the country’s fragmented political opposition.
Juszczyk hauled in three passes (four targets) for 64 yards in Sunday's victory over the Texans.
It was the Swiss-army knife fullback's best yardage output of the season. Juszczyk has been seeing a small uptick in targets recently, hauling in 13 catches over the past four weeks. On the flip side, he has been completely absent from the running game, failing to receive more than one carry in any game this year. While his versatile production as a fullback is useful for the 49ers, it would take a unique set of league rules to recommend Juice as a fantasy option.
Feb 14 ChemoCentryx Inc
* Vifor Pharma and ChemoCentryx announce expansion of avacopan agreement for rare renal diseases
* ChemoCentryx Inc - vifor pharma has gained rights to commercialize avacopan in Asia, including Japan and Middle-East
* ChemoCentryx Inc - ChemoCentryx retains all rights in united states and china
* ChemoCentryx Inc - agreement gives Vifor Pharma rights to commercialize Avacopan for orphan, rare renal diseases in all markets outside U.S. , China
* ChemoCentryx Inc - will receive an upfront cash commitment of usd 20 million in return for new rights, plus tiered double-digit royalties on potential net sales
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Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler throws to the plate during the second inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins Monday, April 23, 2018, in Los Angeles. Mark J. Terrill AP Photo
A chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Warri South Local Government Area Hon. Augustine Uroye has said that the pace of development recorded in Governor Ifeanyi Okowa’s three years administration has revealed that there is prospects for all Delttans , noting that such development can only be secured by voting Okowa for continuity .
Uroye, who is vying for the Warri South Constituency 1 seat in the Delta State House of Assembly in the forthcoming election made this disclosure yesterday in Asaba during the celebration of Democracy Day.
According to him, “Governor Ifeanyi Okowa being an experienced politician and a prudent manager of resources has transformed Over 40,000 unemployed youths in the state into owners of businesses and employers of labour through his job creation scheme.
The House Assembly hopeful eulogised the Governor for his achievements in restoring peace and stability to the entire State
NEW YORK — Katy Perry, Ed Sheeran and The Chainsmokers will perform at the iHeartRadio Music Awards in Los Angeles.
Additional performers announced Wednesday include Shawn Mendes, Thomas Rhett, Noah Cyrus and Big Sean. Bruno Mars has also been previously announced as a performer.
Drake leads all nominees with 12 nominations, including male artist of the year, at the fourth annual awards show. The show will air live on TBS, TNT and truTV on Sunday, March 5.
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The 2017 Cheyenne Old Settler’s Quilt Show will be held Friday, April 21 from 9am-5pm and Saturday, April 22 from 8am-10am and open after the Parade until 4:30 pm. The Show will be held at the Baptist Family Center, located 2 blocks east of the 4-way stop. There will be one Peoples’ Choice Award given at 3:30pm on Saturday. There will be also recognition given on hand-quilted and machine-quilted pieces.
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The United Nations says nearly half a million civilians have fled Mosul since U.S.-backed Iraqi forces launched a wide-scale military operation last October to retake the city from Islamic State militants.
The U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs said Monday that 493,000 people have been displaced from the city. As many as 500,000 others are in ISIS-controlled parts of western Mosul, where fighting is still underway.
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The U.N. says food, water and medicine stocks are running low in the western half of the city, and that the fighting there is much heavier than it was in eastern Mosul, which the Iraqi government declared “fully liberated” in January.
AFP Sports takes a look at the top contenders for the 2017 U.S. Open that starts at Erin Hills Thursday:
A freak back injury on the eve of the opening round in Augusta derailed his serene progress. Nevertheless his big-hitting should ensure he is in contention on Erin Hills demanding par-72 layout, set to be the longest major championship course in history.
McIlroy however is looking forward to returning to the Open, which was the scene of his maiden major championship triumph in 2011 .
Spieth became the youngest U.S. Open winner in 92 years at Chambers Bay in 2015, just two months after claiming the Masters.
He signaled his talent at the U.S. Open at Oakmont last year when he tied for 23rd place while still an amateur. His 2017 season began with a superb victory at the Farmers Insurance Open in January, when he rolled in a 60-foot eagle putt on the last hole to claim his first PGA Tour win.
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FILE - In this Oct. 10, 2017, file photo, the Supreme Court in Washington is seen at sunset. The Supreme Court is hearing arguments in a free speech fight over California’s attempt to regulate anti-abortion crisis pregnancy centers. The case being argued March 20, 2018, involves information required by a state law that the centers must provide clients about the availability of contraception, abortion and pre-natal care, at little or no cost. Centers that are unlicensed also must post a sign that says so. J. Scott Applewhite, File AP Photo
Five people were hit by gunfire when a block party was breaking up for the night in Philadelphia's Mantua neighborhood.This happened just after midnight, Monday morning, near the intersection of 39th and Melon Streets.When police arrived at the scene three gunshot victims were found in the road.Two other victims turned up later at nearby hospitals.Of the five people injured, one remains in critical condition.Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small said, "We know that at least 31 shots were fired, we found 31 spent shell casings."Police did stop a car near the intersection of 37th Street and Fairmount Avenue.Images from the Action Cam show a white four-door sedan surrounded by crime tape.Police are continuing to question witnesses.----------
The actor, 28, will be stepping into Harrison Ford’s shoes when the long-awaited caper hits cinemas in late May.
But it may not be the only time we see him playing the iconic character.
It has long been rumoured that the key cast of Solo had signed contracts giving bosses the option of using them in future films - and now Ehrenreich appears to have confirmed that he could feature in up to another two Star Wars movies.
Asked by Esquire how many productions he’s signed up for, he admitted: “Three.”
New head of Azerbaijan’s State Customs Committee introduced to staff (PHOTO)
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Safar Mehdiyev, who was appointed chairman of Azerbaijan’s State Customs Committee by the order of Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev dated April 23, 2018, was introduced to the committee’s staff by Assistant to the Azerbaijani President for Economic Issues Ali Asadov, the committee said in a message April 24.
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DAVIDSON COUNTY, N.C. -- One person is dead and US 52 southbound was shut down Wednesday morning due to a multi-vehicle crash.
The crash happened at Mile Marker 89 (US 64) at about 4:10 a.m.
One person was killed. No word on any other injuries.
The road reopened around 8 a.m.
Three New cholera cases reported in Salima
Salima, February 01, 2018: After three weeks without registering a cholera case, over the weekend, three new cases have been reported in two health fa…
Texas Parks and Wildlife wants to remind you about the dangers of zebra mussels this summer.
Zebra mussels can damage boat motors and hulls, harm native species and disrupt municipal water supply systems by getting inside of pipes.
Officials said it's important to clean, drain and dry your boat after leaving the lake before going to another one. Zebra mussels can attach to your boat, trailer or gear.
Transporting zebra mussels is illegal and can cost up to $500 in fines.
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The Scottish Government’s Small Business Bonus scheme has helped support 2,385 businesses in South Ayrshire this year according to new figures recently published.
SNP MSP for Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley, Jeane Freeman says it proves the Scottish Government’s committment to local jobs and communities.
In South Ayrshire £5.2 million has been spent this year and Ms Freeman said: “I’m delighted that so many of our businesses are being helped with direct, practical support from the Scottish Government. That is good for business, good for jobs and good for communities, keeping more money in our neighbourhoods and boosting our high streets.
“Over the last decade, the Scottish Government has taken strong action to support local businesses, while other parties have carped from the side-lines and chased cheap headlines.”
The Kaduna Polytechnic Academic Staff Union, ASUP, has embarked on an indefinite strike over alleged misappropriation of N260 million and non-payment of 5 months peculiar academic and hazard allowance arrears. A resolution of ASUP congress meeting held on Friday, signed by its Chairman, Dr. Aliyu H. Ibrahim, and made available to newsmen, said, the level […]
In need of a distraction? Well, buckle in because former Disney Channel star Raviv Ullman has the perfect (and unbelievably hilarious) throwback for you.
On Sunday (Aug. 13), the Phil of the Future star shared several pics from his time in an MTV pilot 10 years ago. Kim Kardashian played his girlfriend(!!) Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt star Ellie Kemper and The Mindy Project's Adam Pally also appeared in the pilot.
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As the world burns, here's an insane throwback from 2007 where I played a douchey VJ with awful sideburns for MTV and @kimkardashian played my girlfriend. Ellie Kemper played my boss and Adam Pally was hilarious in it. The shit you find on hard drives... #kanyegotmysloppyseconds A post shared by ravivullman (@djgramps) on Aug 13, 2017 at 11:53am PDT
Raviv commented on Instagram the pilot "didn't get picked up and never saw the light of day," which is a true shame. He also shared there were "three makeout scenes." To think what could've been...
Kieran Dowell's goal against Brentford on Saturday proved to be the winner
Barnsley could give a first start to on-loan Leicester winger Harvey Barnes, who came on in their loss to Ipswich.
The Tykes hope to receive international clearance in time to hand Senegalese striker Mamadou Thiam his debut.
Nottingham Forest midfielder Kieran Dowell, on loan from Everton, is pushing for a start after coming off the bench to score against Brentford.
Chris Cohen could return from a knock, while Apostolos Vellios is among those hoping for a recall to the squad.
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Plymouth resident Joao Caetano managed to make a recording of the eerie sound on his mobile phone
The city, which is situated on the southern coast of England, is certainly no stranger to unusual noises thanks to what is known as the ‘Plymouth Hum’ – a mysterious low droning sound that authorities have been struggling to explain for years.
Hundreds of people claim to have heard the hum with some maintaining that it has even prevented them from sleeping at night. One theory suggests that the humming noise may be caused by waves vibrating on the sea floor – something that only a small percentage of people can hear.
This new sound however, which you can listen to below, seems to be something else entirely.
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LONGWOOD, Fla. (WESH) — Florida prosecutors have dropped charges against a Lyman High School teacher who was arrested after surveillance video captured him putting a 15-year-old student in a headlock and dragging him down a flight of stairs.
Wilbert DelaCruz, 38, was arrested last month on a charge of child abuse.
Surveillance video from inside Lyman High School was released Monday. The video shows the 15-year-old student running down the hall and Delacruz running after him.
The video shows the DelaCruz putting the student in a headlock and dragging him down a set of stairs.
Police said the surveillance video and red marks on the student’s neck gave them enough evidence to take DelaCruz into custody.
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SEC QB Transferring to Big Ten School Next Season
by Rashad Snell
Mississippi quarterback Shea Patterson says he will transfer to Michigan.
Patterson made his commitment in a tweet on Monday after visiting the Ann Arbor, Michigan, campus last weekend . Patterson is recovering from a right knee injury that cost him the final month of last season, but he should be ready to compete in 2018.
In seven games, Patterson passed for 2,259 yards and 17 touchdowns, with nine interceptions. The sophomore was one of the top recruits in the 2016 class.
Ole Miss was hit with NCAA sanctions two weeks ago that included a bowl ban next season. The NCAA said Mississippi’s seniors could transfer without sitting out next season, as is usually required. Patterson does not qualify for that but could petition the NCAA to be immediately eligible.
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Richard Grant had 31 points and 14 rebounds to lead Penn State-York to an 80-70 win over Penn State-Scranton in a men’s basketball game Friday.
Justin Arriola had 21 points and nine rebounds for Scranton (4-15). Jeff Griffin added 21 points and six rebounds and Tom Gonzales had 16 points and seven rebounds.
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Charizma Johnson scored 17 points to lead Penn State-York to a 72-66 win over Penn State-Scranton.
North Pocono graduate Monique Hicks had
18 points and nine rebounds for Scranton (1-14). North Pocono graduate Rachel Lewis added 17 points and Western Wayne graduate Jessica Berger had 13 points.
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Maddie Grant had a game-high 13 points for the Rockets, with Hanna Neil chipping in 11 and eight rebounds.
Randolph (17-7) closes out the regular season with a visit to Winona to face Hope Lutheran on Tuesday and a Friday home game against LeRoy-Ostrander on Friday.
JONES MILLS, Pa. — A Pennsylvania man says he used flashing dashboard lights to mimic a police speed trap — but only so he could slow down vehicles speeding past his rural home and killing deer and endangering people.
Fifty-seven-year-old Ricky McMillen tells WPXI-TV (http://bit.ly/2z3i8zF ) that he used the flashing lights on his car because he's been complaining about speeders for years and getting few results. What he says he has gotten is very smelly deer carcasses along the road in Donegal Township, about 50 miles southeast of Pittsburgh.
State police charged McMillen on Thursday with impersonating a public servant and displaying improper lights.
McMillen says he's been using the lights for a while and they've worked well.
McMillen has been mailed a summons to appear for a preliminary hearing Dec. 15.
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Queens Of The Stone Age just announced a new album titled Villains by way of a video directed by Liam Lynch in which the band takes a polygraph test. The LP was produced in full by Mark Ronson, who is also featured in the video. A snippet of a new song called “Feet Don’t Fail Me” plays for about 45 seconds around the 2:00 mark. It’s quite possible that “Villains Of Circumstance,” which Josh Homme debuted live a few years ago, will be included on the forthcoming album. A release date has yet to be announced — watch the trailer below.
The vet staff are shocked when a client brings in a baby snake with two heads, and Dr. K treats a newborn goat named Marble.
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10/06/2017: September jobs swept away, literally
Hurricane season this year was rough on the economy: Harvey and Irma likely erased September job growth, and half of Puerto Rico is still without running water two weeks after Maria struck. A silver lining for Puerto Ricans could be the repeal of the Jones Act, which blocks ships from docking on the island unless they are American-built and operated, and has been temporarily lifted in the wake of the storm. If it were repealed entirely, increased competition from foreign ships would drive down prices of deliveries to the island and speed up the long recovery ahead, but could negatively effect Florida's shipping and shipbuilding industry. On another note, we discuss sexual harassment allegations against Harvey Weinstein with an editor who's been on the prominent movie producer's case for a long time.
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DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Local churches and faith groups in Decatur hosted a Memorial Day ceremony at Greenwood Cemetery.
The service was held from 11 to noon Monday.
The service focused too on families who have lost loved ones in the past year.
Greenwood Cemetery was chose due to the many veterans buried there.
Memorial Day commemorates and remembers those who veterans who have died and those who died in the line of duty.
Following UFC 207, the cheering from Team Alpha Male was deafening.
Thanks to Cody Garbrandt, the squad had finally dethroned Dominick Cruz and had the UFC bantamweight title once more in their grasp. Former TAM fighter T.J. Dillashaw held the title when he was competing out of the camp, but had not won it from Cruz.
Backstage, Garbrandt and the leader of the team, Urijah Faber, shared a moment of embrace and reflection.
Thankful for @UrijahFaber & the road he has paved. I couldn't have chosen a better role model to look up to during my journey to the top!🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/RkWhOp0Awg — Cody Garbrandt (@Cody_Nolove) January 2, 2017
Faber retired following a win last month over Brad Pickett, while Garbrandt has already stated he plans to give Cruz a rematch after claiming the title with a convincing decision victory.
Tony Abbott believes the nation's banking regulators should be sacked in the wake of appalling stories out of the financial services royal commission.
The former prime minister has questioned what the regulators were doing while misconduct, as revealed in hearings, was allowed to happen.
"My fear is at the end of this royal commission we will have yet another level of regulation imposed on the banks when frankly what should happen is all the existing regulators should be sacked and people who are much more vigilant and much less complacent go in in their place," he told 2GB radio on Monday.
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I am not a professional singer. But I love to perform.
I'll be damned if I'm not going jump in front of a big band when they are warming up in the studio next door.
Especially, when I can acknowledge my Mom's 80th birthday.
I wasn't able to be in Michigan to celebrate it with her and my family. (We did throw her a surprise party a few weeks ago just after Thanksgiving so I am not a horrible son for not seeing her yesterday.)
Anyway, I love Kimberly Gordon Big Band. Thank you for letting this ham front and center. I hope I didn't stink it up too much.
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Super Beetle defeated Ty Ray in a Loser Leaves EWF match for the main event of EWF’s February 2 show in Covina. Click for full results.
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Dicky Mayer over Akiyori Takizawa by submission. [11’06]
Maritza Janett over Allie Parker. [4’29]
Jorel Nelson & Davion Foreman over H.A.T.E (Che Cabrera & Rico Dynamite) to retain the EWF Tag Team Titles. [15’05]
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Adrian Quest over Shunsuke Sayama. [9’45]
Super Beetle over Ty Ray in a tables match. Ty Ray must leave EWF. [16’43]
A New Zealand family is in mourning after a two-year-old girl drowned in their backyard pool in Macquarie Fields. "She is everything to us and though she's gone now she will forever be in our hearts and minds," he said in an emotional tribute to little Vera.
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Superhero Movies Like 'Logan' And 'Spider-Man' Are Replacing Mainstream Genre Films
With Rogue One still making bundles of money at the box office, it's the perfect time for everyone to rearrange their rankings of the Star Wars films. Where does the new 'Star Wars Story' fit in?
Rather than rank all the movies this time around, I've decided to just list my top five---and yes, Rogue One makes the cut.
Check out the below video to see how (and why) I rank my five favorite Star Wars films.
And remember: This is just my opinion. It's a fine opinion and I'm rather fond of it, but it isn't meant to be the definitive word on the best Star Wars films. It's perfectly fine and normal if your opinion is different from mine.
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LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. (AP)  An Atlanta-area man has turned himself in after he was accused of engaging in a sex act with a dog while working as a landscaper.
Jail records show that 61-year-old Cruz Barrera-Lugo turned himself in to authorities Monday.
A Lawrenceville man called police Saturday to report that he was playing in his yard with his nephew when they saw the landscaper participating in "a lewd sexual act" with their dog. The man said Barrera-Lugo fled when he realized he'd been seen.
Police say surveillance video captured the incident.
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Barrera-Lugo has been charged with bestiality and cruelty to children.
The suspect's last name is listed in jail records as "Barrera-Lugo." Previous information distributed by Gwinnett County police gave his name as Barreralugo.
He was being held without bond. It's unclear whether he has an attorney.
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The Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame inducted seven new members during ceremonies in Norman on Monday night.
Former Oklahoma Christian track star Jeff Bennett, former OSU wrestler the late Doug Blubaugh, Bill Greason, the man who broke Oklahoma City's minor league baseball color barrier, former UCO wrestling coach David James, former Sooner guard Bill Krisher, former OSU basketball player Bryant Reeves, and former Sooner quarterback Jason White made up the class of 2017.
Mobile phone roaming charges have been abolished across the EU.
Irish people visiting other European Union member states can now call home for the price of a local call here.
Limits however, will apply on data use depending on the terms of your contract.
Ruth Deasy of the EU office in Dublin says this is a landmark day for the European Commission:
Baku. 31 August. REPORT.AZ/ Turkey has been exporting ice cream to a total of 68 countries and four free zones, gaining nearly $204 million in the past 5.5 years.
Report informs referring to data from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK), nearly 88.4 thousand tons of ice cream were exported in the aforementioned time period, with Iraq, Kosovo, Albania, Northern Cyprus, the United Arab Emirates and Azerbaijan topping the list.
Being the world’s 15th top ice cream and iced food product exporter, Turkey sold 88,366 tons of ice cream to 68 countries and four free zones between January 2012 and June 2017.
Considering that one scoop of ice cream corresponds to 50 grams, the exported ice cream in the past 5.5 years adds up to more than 1.7 billion scoops.
Ice cream worth nearly $ 5 mln exported from Turkey to Azerbaijan.
The store hosted a grand reopening and ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday morning as a way to give back to the community. "The grand reopening is a way to refresh our stores from time to time," store manager Girvin Janicki said.
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Las Vegas residents are nearing an end to a nightmarish week that began with a gunman firing automatic weapons into a crowd of 22,000 concertgoers. VOA’s Carolyn Presutti shows us how local businesses are making a difference in the city,which is trying to come to grips with the loss of so many lives.
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Emergency personnel respond to SpeedVegas, 14200 Las Vegas Blvd. South, on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017, following the death of a client and instructor at the commercial racing experience track. A driving instructor killed in a crash at the SpeedVegas racetrack on Sunday afternoon was identified today by the Clark County Coroner's Office as Gil Ben-Kely, 59, of Henderson.
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President Obama Last week, the LA Times wrote up an interview President Obama gave with CNN’s David Axelrod, detailing the end of his two-term presidency and his plans for the future. What’s up next for the Obamas? In addition to rumors that the president hopes to launch his own digital media company, he told CNN…
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The North Carolina Highway Patrol recently took part in the annual Operation Drive to Life. A trooper is seen here in a file photo. AP file photo
By The Associated Press A man broke into a house in southeastern Brazil where his ex-wife was ringing in the New Year and shot and killed her, their son and at least 10 other people before taking his own life, military police said Sunday. FILE PHOTO: Sisters of Elias Wardini, a Lebanese man who was killed in the overnight Istanbul attack, mourn at their house, In Beirut, Lebanon, Sunday Jan. 1, 2017.
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Sioux City considering $12M-plus in aid to hotel project
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) — The City Council in Sioux City is considering more than $12 million in assistance for a $56 million project to convert two historic downtown buildings into luxury apartments and a nearly 150-room hotel.
Developer Lew Weinberg and St. Louis-based developer Restoration St. Louis plan to turn the former Warrior Hotel and Davidson buildings into a Marriott brand hotel.
The Sioux City Journal reports that the financial package would include a partially forgivable $5 million loan, a portion of the city's share of hotel-motel taxes generated by the facility, property tax incentives, and reduced rates for city ramp parking.
The council could vote on the package Monday.
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Information from: Sioux City Journal, http://www.siouxcityjournal.com
Can’t even think of insulting judiciary, Ahsan tells LHC
LAHORE: Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal on Wednesday told the Lahore High Court (LHC) that he respected the judiciary and could not think of insulting it.
Ahsan made this statement before a three-member bench, headed by Justice Syed Mazahar Ali Akbar Naqvi, which was hearing a contempt plea filed by Munir Ahmad against him over anti-judiciary remarks.
The bench, referring to Article 68 of the Constitution, questioned the minister when the conduct of a superior court judge could not be discussed even in the Parliament then how did you do it before the public.
To which, the minister said that his statement was a sort of complaint and he did not make any contempt of court. The bench adjourning further hearing till June 5 and asked for filing written statement besides ordering screening of contemptuous clip in the courtroom on the next hearing.
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Get ready, fight fans — the fight of the century officially is on.
Legendary boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. will come out of retirement and put his perfect 49-0 record on the line against UFC superstar Conor McGregor on Aug. 26 in a fight fans have anticipated for years now. And since the fight now is official, it’s time to seriously look at the early odds.
It should come as no surprise that Mayweather is a heavy favorite with -800 odds, according to Bovada’s June 14 numbers, via OddsShark.com.
McGregor, meanwhile, has +500 odds with just over two months away from the big showdown, which Dana White announced on ESPN will happen at T-Mobile Arena.
But McGregor will have a chance to prove the sportsbooks, and the world, wrong very soon. And he’s already making a pretty bold claim for the fight.
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A COMMITTEE at the House of Representatives that deliberated on whether to postpone the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK or youth council) elections in October has agreed to reset it to May 2018.
Voting 19-2 on Monday, the committee on suffrage and electoral reforms said that the incumbent officials would act on holdover capacity.
The elections were originally scheduled in Oct. 31, 2016 but President Rodrigo Duterte signed a law moving the elections to October 2017. MA. REINA LEANNE C. TOLENTINO
Canadian mare Arravale delivers foal by American Pharoah
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (AP) — Triple Crown winner American Pharoah has produced a son featured on the Foal Patrol project.
The eighth birth in the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame's unique project was delivered late Monday night by the mare Arravale at Chanteclair Farm in Kentucky.
Sired by American Pharoah, the foal was four days past the expected due date. But the mother, Canadian horse of the year in 2006, and her son are doing well.
The birth caps the inaugural season of the Foal Patrol, which provides live video feeds of mares during pregnancy. Arravale and her foal can still be viewed at www.foalpatrol.com .
Since the project's inception in December, museum officials say the Foal Patrol website has had more than 800,000 visits from 37 countries.
B-T-S PHOTOS: Popcaan’s “My Story” Featuring Davido
OBO and FALL singer, Davido, is currently in Jamaica to shoot visuals to his major collaboration with Jamaican deejay, singer and songwriter, Popcaan. Both acts who are currently in Jamaica have released behind the scene photos (B-T-S) of the shoot. This comes a few days after both Davido and Olamide featured on visuals to Wale’s hit tune […]
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A 21-year-old man has been sentenced to 7 years in prison for attempting to steal vehicle tyres at Lamat Building in Maselema, Limbe.
The convict identified as Frank Chikaonda was in accompany of 2 colleagues who are still at large.
According to Deputy Public Relations Officer for Limbe Police Station Patrick Mussa, on 30 October Chikaonda and friends went for a stealing mission at Lamat Buliding in Limbe.
“While there, the three beat up the guard identified as Richard Kamangira who later managed to apprehend the convict, said Mussa of Limbe police.
His friends fled and they are still at large.
Passing judgment in court, Second Grade Magistrate Patrick Mwamale slapped Chikaonda with a 7 year jail sentence.
He hails from Nanguni village in the area of Traditional Authority Machinjiri in Blantyre.
Luzardo currently has a scoreless streak of 15.1 innings that encompasses his last four starts at Double-A Midland, Mike Rosenbaum of MLB.com reports.
The 20-year-old southpaw generated five innings of one-hit ball in his most recent start against Springfield on Tuesday, retiring the final 11 batters he faced in the process. Luzardo recently earned an All-Star designation in the Texas League for his impressive work since his April 24 promotion, which includes a 2.81 ERA and 64:14 K:BB over 57.2 innings for the Rockhounds.
A woman making a long-planned trip with her parents and young son says Spirit Airlines kicked the family off the plane when she didn't immediately stop breast-feeding the 2-year-old, who was restless after a long delay.
Mei Rui, a concert pianist and cancer researcher, says she asked for a few minutes to let her son fall asleep in her arms while the plane was still at the gate in Houston and other passengers were walking around.
A Spirit spokesman disputed the woman's account on Monday. He said Rui repeatedly failed to follow flight attendants' instructions to buckle her son into his seat after the plane's door was closed.
The spokesman says Rui told crew members they would have to drag her off the plane while she recorded them.
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Mexico rights agency: Police were complicit in 2011 killings
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico's governmental human rights agency says municipal police were complicit in at least 38 abductions and killings in the town of Allende in northern Coahuila state, near the U.S. border.
The National Human Rights Commission issued a recommendation Monday calling on authorities to make amends to the victims' families and ensure they could return to Allende.
The commission said the Zetas drug cartel carried out the killings "with the authorization, support or acquiescence" of local police.
From March 18-20 of 2011, the Zetas sent gunmen and local police to round up everyone who shared a certain last name in the town. They were punishing someone they believed had betrayed them.
The precise number of people who disappeared is unknown, but estimates vary from a few dozen to several hundred.
It was the teensy Planned Parenthood cactus plants that grabbed my attention. Washingtonian magazine, catering to an upmarket and overwhelmingly liberal D.C.-area readership, recently ran a fawning article about Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington's six-month-old $20 million headquarters that was remarkable for not mentioning the A-word a single time.
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Cardinal Newman Shuts Out Heathwood Hall
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Cardinal Newman and Heathwood Hall both struggle this season. Cardinal Newman shut out Heathwood Hall tonight at home 30-0. Heathwood Hall now falls to 1-7 this season, and Cardinal Newman is 3-5.
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. – A trapeze artist from a renowned family of daredevils is planning to hang by her teeth from a helicopter over Niagara Falls today.
The stunt by aerialist Erendira Vasquez Wallenda comes on the fifth anniversary of her husband’s tight-rope walk over the falls.
According to organizers, the chopper will hover about 100 metres above the Horseshoe Falls.
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Members of the Wallenda family have gained fame as a circus act.
In 2012, Nik Wallenda walked 550 metres from the American side of the falls to the Canadian side.
Today’s televised stunt, hyped by local authorities, is expected to last about seven minutes.
American Girl on Tuesday announced a much-anticipated first boy character to be released later this week just ahead of the industry New York City Toy Fair…
“Logan Everett”.
Logan is the brand’s first-ever boy doll, an 18-inch figure with brown hair, gray eyes and a drum set.
The addition of a boy doll represents a broader move by the industry to play with gender “in a way that moves away from standardized norms.”
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Liberty Island and the Statue of Liberty were evacuated on July 4 after a woman scaled the base of the statue. Earlier, a group called Rise and Resist had dropped a sign that read “Abolish ICE” from the statue’s base, according to local media. “We’ve had two unusual events occur back-to-back,” National Park Service spokesman Jerry Willis told local media. “So for the safety and security of our visitors, we decided to evacuate for the day.” It was not immediately clear why the woman had climbed the statue. Credit: Adrian Caramaliu via Storyful
When not furrowing their collective brows about creches and displays of the Ten Commandments here and there, courts often are pondering tangential contacts between the government and religious schools. Courts have held that public money can constitutionally fund the transportation of parochial school pupils to classes - but not on field trips.
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In this Jan. 2, 2014 file photo Panama's President Ricardo Martinelli is surrounded by security as he leaves Congress after giving the last state-of-the nation address of his term in Panama City. A day after the arrest of former Panamanian President Ricardo Martinelli, a spokesman for the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, said Tuesday that the campus continues to keep its ties with the UA graduate who is a volunteer on a business dean's advisory board and the school's top fundraising committee.
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All jobs should be advertised as available for flexible working, the Equality and Human Rights Commission has said, as it said progress has been "painfully slow".
The proposal was one of a series suggested by the commission to tackle pay gaps affecting women, disabled people and ethnic minorities.
It said that the change would benefit women and disabled people who are more likely to need flexible working and are often forced to accept part-time jobs that offer lower pay.
The Commission also suggested that businesses should be made to collect annual statistics which set out their pay gaps for ethnic minorities and disabled people.
Extra paternity leave would also help to bring down inequality, it said.
New Delhi, July 4: The UCEED 2018 first allotment list has been released. The same is available on the official website.
The first allotment list for the Undergraduate Common Entrance Exam for Design (UCEED) was released released today. The exam was held for admissions to the Bachelor of Design (BDes) programmes at IIT Bombay, IIT Guwahati and IIITDM Jabalpur.
Acceptance of fresh seat allotment and choice of freeze/ float will be held till July 8, 2018, 11:55 pm. For those exercising freeze option, the final letter of seat allotment will be available for download. The second allotment will be held on July 11 and continue till July 18. The list is available on uceed.iitb.ac.in.
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NEW YORK, FEBUARY 3, ARMENPRESS. Precious metals prices for 2 february:
“Armenpress” reports the price of gold futures is down by 1.05% to $1337.30, silver futures is down by 2.85% to $16.71, while platinum futures is down by 1.37% to $991.22.
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FARMINGTON - Thomas “Moe” Washuck passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2017, with his loved ones by his side. The family would like to give a special thank you to the staff at Sandy River Nursing Home. Moe’s sense of humor and storytelling will be greatly missed.
Donations in his memory may be made to the Sandy River Center, for the Recreation Fund, 119 Livermore Falls Rd., Farmington, ME 04938
Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Perth-based CTI Logistics will take over service partner Stirling Freight Express in a $4.5 million deal.
Stirling provides overnight delivery to the South West with depots in Perth, Albany, Bunbury, Geraldton, Merredin and Kalgoorlie.
The business will be merged into CTI’s existing regional freight network.
CTI said in a statement the acquisition would strengthen its position in the WA regional freight market.
The deal, which will be funded through CTI’s existing debt facilities, is expected to settle on July 2.
Businessman David Watson, who founded CTI in 1972, retains a 34 per cent stake in the company, which employs more than 1000 staff in WA and across Australia.
CTI shares last changed hands for $1, giving it a market capitalisation of $77 million.
BENNINGTON, Neb. (AP) — The current commander of the 4th Marines interviewed a World War II veteran in Nebraska to chronicle his experiences for the 75th anniversary of the surrender of Corregidor and for teaching future Marines.
Col. Kevin Norton stopped by the Bennington retirement home last week and interviewed 96-year-old Warren Jorgenson about his life and experiences in the Marines.
While Iowa native Jorgenson was touring with the 4th Marine Regiment, he witnessed the departure of the “China Marines” from Shanghai in 1941, the Japanese attack on Manila after Pearl Harbor and the fall of Corregidor in 1942.
The filmed interview with Jorgenson will be shown next month during services commemorating the 75th anniversary of the surrender of Corregidor. The film will also be used to teach young Marines about the Corps’ history.
A special fund for the family of the two young girls who died in a house fire Sunday night has been set up at the First United Pentecostal Church in Martin.
Pastor Wayne Spencer said the church is accepting donations to help with burial and living expenses for the Austin and Angel Morris family.
The couple lost everything in the blaze Sunday night that claimed the life of daughters Maliya and Abreanna Yarbrough.
Besides Mr. and Mrs. Morris, the couple has a 15 month old son Matthew and a three year old son Isaiah.
Persons who want to send donations can send a check to the First United Pentecostal Church at P O Box 152 Martin, Tn 38237.
In addition, the church is attempting to help the family find housing and meet other needs. Pastor Spencer stressed the family lost everything.
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(NBC News) A suspected terrorist is in custody following an explosion on the New York City subway early Monday morning.
Investigators say a pipe bomb being carried by suspect Akayed Ullah, 27, exploded inside the busy Port Authority Bus Terminal.
Ullah was injured in the blast and three others nearby also suffered minor injuries.
NBC News has learned Ullah told investigators he planned the attack in the name of ISIS and was angry over Muslims being killed around the world.
“Thank God the perpetrator did not achieve his ultimate goals. Thank God our first responders were there so quickly to address the situation,” New York Mayor Bill de Blasio said.
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WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is moving to repeal the centerpiece of former President Barack Obama's efforts to slow global warming, seeking to ease restrictions on greenhouse gas emissions from coal-fired power plants.
In a plan expected to be made public soon, the Environmental Protection Agency declares that an Obama-era rule exceeded federal law by setting emissions standards that power plants could not reasonably meet.
The Associated Press obtained a copy of the 43-page document.
The proposed rule would make good on President Donald Trump's campaign pledge to unravel Obama's efforts to curb global warming.
The EPA won't prescribe an immediate replacement for the plan, but will seek public comment on whether to curb climate-warming emissions from coal and natural gas power plants.
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — An Akron man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for the rape of his 71-year-old neighbor.
The Summit County Prosecutor’s Office said in a statement released on Tuesday that 19-year-old Billy Patterson pleaded guilty to charges of rape, aggravated burglary and felonious assault stemming from an attack on an elderly woman.
Police say Patterson beat and raped his neighbor after breaking into her house in September 2016. Officials say Patterson had known the victim for ten years.
A judge designated Patterson a Tier 3 Sex Offender.
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Alex Salmond has been urged to apologise for telling a “degrading” joke about female politicians, including Nicola Sturgeon.
The former SNP leader cracked the joke at his show at the Edinburgh Fringe.
He said: “I promised you we’d either have Theresa May, or Nicola Sturgeon, or Ruth Davidson, or Melania Trump, but I couldn’t make any of these wonderful women come.”
Following a drum roll, Salmond added knowingly: “To the show.”
Labour MSP Monica Lennon said: “This is a former first minister degrading female politicians. Alex Salmond should know that comments like these are simply unacceptable and he should apologise.”
But a spokesman for Salmond’s sell-out show said the gag stood.
He said: “They are green at the gills. Scottish Labour are just miffed they didn’t get a mention.”
Aug 12 (Gracenote) - Results from the Motorcycling Grand Prix Austria MotoGP Qualification on Saturday 1. Marc Marquez (Spain) Honda 1:23.235 2. Andrea Dovizioso (Italy) Ducati 1:23.379 3. Jorge Lorenzo (Spain) Ducati 1:23.621 4. Maverick Vinales (Spain) Yamaha 1:23.754 5. Danilo Petrucci (Italy) Ducati 1:23.780 6. Johann Zarco (France) Yamaha 1:23.879 7. Valentino Rossi (Italy) Yamaha 1:23.982 8. Dani Pedrosa (Spain) Honda 1:23.985 9. Cal Crutchlow (Britain) Honda 1:24.024 10. Andrea Iannone (Italy) Suzuki 1:24.185
A day after placing Aaron Sanchez on the DL, the Blue Jays might have lost another starting pitcher today — J.A. Happ will have an MRI after leaving today’s game with elbow trouble, as Sportsnet’s Arden Zwelling and other reporters have noted. “I felt kind of a pull, a tug in my elbow,” says Happ. “And then I went back out there for the fifth and it just got progressively worse.” A significant injury to Happ would be yet another blow to a Blue Jays team that is already off to 2-10 start that had already led to whispers that the team could be sellers on the trade market this summer. Here are more notes on injuries.
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Derby County got back to winning ways in the Championship with a 3-0 win over Brentford at Pride Park.
Tom Huddlestone netted his first goal for the Rams , with January signing Cameron Jerome adding a second before half time.
Brenford's Sergi Canos went in on Marcus Olsson inside the centre circle in the first half, and referee Peter Bankes did not hesitate in showing the forward a straight red card.
Gary Rowett's side were awarded a penalty in the final minutes, and Matej Vydra stepped up to put Derby 3-0 up with his 16th league goal of the season.
The Derby Telegraph's chief football writer Steve Nicholson was at Pride Park, and has given his own video verdict on the win, and has also handed out his own player ratings.
KING CITY, Ont. — The Winnipeg Hawks appointed controversial Australian opening batsman David Warner as captain of their Global T20 Canada team on Wednesday.
The 31-year-old cricketer replaces the injured West Indian Dwayne Bravo as skipper.
Hawks coach Waqar Younis told the BBC: "He's going to be a good leader. He's a team man. He's up front and he likes to give whatever his knowledge is."
Earlier this year, Warner was banned from international and domestic state cricket for 12 months by Cricket Australia following the ball-tampering row that blew up during the national team's tour of South Africa.
The former Australia vice-captain has made only six runs in three innings for the Hawks, his first competitive action for three months.
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The Trump administration's story on why the national security advisor is stepping down raises more questions than it answers.
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LANSING, Mich. (AP)  Michigan legislative committees are considering legislation to steer more newly hired school employees into 401(k)-only retirement plans after a deal was reached between Republican legislative leaders and Gov. Rick Snyder.
House and Senate panels are holding hearings Wednesday, and majority Republicans are expected to move quickly so the full Legislature can finish passing the bills along with the state budget next week.
Under a new version of the legislation, teachers and other new school workers hired on or after next Feb. 1 would be automatically enrolled in a 401(k) plan unless they opt for a costlier pension within 75 days. There would be a "trigger" provision to stop new entrants from getting a pension in the future if the system is underfunded by a certain amount.
A pedestrian was critically injured when he was hit by a car at Sahara Avenue and Maryland Parkway Friday, according to Las Vegas Metropolitan Police. (Photo: LVMPD)
A pedestrian was critically injured when he was hit by a car at Sahara Avenue and Maryland Parkway Friday, according to Las Vegas Metropolitan Police.
A 40-year-old man was jaywalking, crossing Sahara east of the intersection. Police were called at 3:34 p.m. Friday. The man was taken to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries and broken bones, police said.
The driver stayed on the scene and was cooperative with police, LVMPD said.
Police issued a reminder: "Please use crosswalks. A longer walk is worth your life."
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If you left your house early on Sunday morning, you know it was freezing outside. Literally freezing. 30 degrees to be exact!
The farmers in my life have always told me that it's usually safe to plant your garden and outdoor flowers on Mothers Day weekend. This is proving to be incorrect this year.
Bonucci’s future at AC Milan is in doubt with the Italian club in the midst of a financial crisis.
They’ve been booted out of Europe by UEFA after the game’s governing body ruled they breached FFP rules with their big spending in 2017.
It’s led to suggestions star defender Bonucci could depart the San Siro - with Jose Mourinho known to be an admirer.
Italian football expert David Amoyal issued an update on a potential Manchester United switch for the centre-back on the latest episode of the Calcioland podcast.
The story of Poland’s rebirth as an independent nation gets a close examination in A Minor Apocalypse . Reading Warsaw newspapers and the diaries of residents, Robert Blobaum finds that Polish patriots fighting for an independent homeland were hard to find as World War I began. The capital’s citizens displayed great enthusiasm for their Russian overlords, even enlisting in their army in numbers. When the fortunes of war turned, they cooperated with the Germans. Polish combat deaths during the war were mostly incurred in the armies of their occupying countries, Russia, Germany and Austria-Hungary. A Minor Apocalypse includes many fascinating chapters on the rapid rise of women in Polish society during the war along with cultural movements such as the spread of satirical cabaret and young people protesting social-economic conditions by going barefoot.
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Moore County Crime Stoppers didn’t release a “Crime of the Week” this week. Instead, they released a short video about school zone safety in advance of students returning to school. If you know of any crimes around the Dumas area, call Moore County at 935-8477 or go to p3tips.com.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Latest on California wildfires (all times local):
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Crews aided by calm overnight winds kept a wall of flames from descending from mountains into coastal towns after a huge Southern California wildfire exploded in size over the weekend.
Thousands remain under evacuation orders Monday as the fire churns west through foothill areas of Carpinteria and Montecito, Santa Barbara County seaside towns about 75 miles (120 kilometers) northwest of Los Angeles. Much of the fire's new growth occurred on the eastern and northern fronts into unoccupied areas of Los Padres National Forest.
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The fire, which had already destroyed more than 750 buildings, burned six more in Carpinteria on Sunday. It's just 10 percent contained after burning nearly 360 square miles (930 square kilometers).
Officials say the blaze, which broke out a week ago in neighboring Ventura County, is now the 5th largest in California history.
Halloween is a time when normally meek and mild people show another side: Often, a tasteless and tacky one.
Not that there is necessarily anything wrong with that ― it all depends on the crowd.
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HOUSTON (AP) — Boston Red Sox designated hitter Eduardo Nunez has been carried off the field in the first inning of Thursday's American League Division Series game against the Houston Astros with a right knee injury.
Nunez pulled up running to first base on a groundout in the first inning before falling to the ground. He writhed in pain as manager John Farrell and trainers ran to his aid.
He remained on the ground for a couple of minutes before trying to walk off the field with their help. Nunez appeared to be unable to put any weight on his knee. Farrell and another Red Sox employee eventually picked him up and carried him off the field and into the dugout as he winced in pain.
Nunez missed 19 of Boston's last 20 regular-season games with what the team called a sore knee, but they thought he had recovered enough to contribute in the postseason.
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(WLNS) – One month has passed since Danielle Stislicki was last seen leaving work around 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 2, according to police.
She hasn’t been heard from since.
Today the woman’s family and friends are still clinging to hope that the woman is alive and will return home.
The 28-year-old Stislicki works at MetLife, a life insurance company in Southfield, less than 10 miles from her Farmington Hills apartment.
She was planning on stopping briefly at her home and then going to dinner with a friend.
She never showed up to her scheduled dinner, according to police, and concern quickly grew when calls to her cell phone went directly to voicemail.
There is a Facebook page for Stislicki and a reward fund has topped $120,000.
Her mother admits to local media in Detroit that she cries a lot but still believes her daughter will come back.
Anyone with information regarding the case, or who may have seen Danielle or her Jeep on December 2, is urged to call the Farmington Hills Police Department at (248) 871-2610.
Jim Harris has been WYSH's News & Sports Director since 2000. In addition to reporting local news, he is the play-by-play voice for Clinton High School football, boys' and girls' basketball and baseball. Catch Jim live weekdays beginning at 6:20 am for live local news, sports, weather and traffic plus the Community Bulletin Board, shenanigans with Ron Meredith and more on the Country Club Morning Show on WYSH & WQLA. Jim lives in Clinton with his wife Kelly and daughter Carolina, his mother-in-law and cats Lucius and Oliver.
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WINNIPEG, MB. — You can now run old Apple software right from your browser.
Mac OS System 6 and 7 are being hosted by the Internet Archive.
Classic software is also available, including MacPaint, Frogger, and Space Invaders, just to name a few.
Head here to try it out- it’s free.
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The True Story Of Zenith Bank Owerri Robbery; Why Sgt. Chukwudi Iboko Ran Out
A more revealing account of the armed robbery at Zenith Bank along Wetheral Road, behind Dan Anyiam Stadium in Owerri, Imo state on February 22, 2017 has surfaced online.
Sergeant Chukwudi Iboko (who is now being celebrated for his gallantry) killed one of the robbers but he died as a result of bullet wounds the second day.
Kissinger Ikeokwu, a facebook user who says he got the true story from
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Police say a man has been shot in the ankle near the Barclays Center in New York City after an argument.
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A now former Corbin man, who spent 570 days either incarcerated in the Whitley County Detention Center (WCDC) or on home incarceration for charges that were later mostly dismissed, wants the county to reimburse him $13,338.91 for fees and expenses related to his incarceration.
The US dollar is lower on Monday.
The index is down by 0.4% at 100.20 as of 8:33 a.m. ET.
Friday saw some soft data coming out stateside. Core CPI fell by 0.1% in March, marking the first drop since January 2010.
Moreover, retail sales eased for a second straight month in March, falling 0.2% year-over-year, according to the Commerce Department.
The disappointing data has pushed back Fed rate hike expectations. World Interest Rate Probability data provided by Bloomberg shows a 47% chance the Fed hikes in June, down from 66.5% one week ago.
As for the rest of the world, here's the scoreboard as of 8:15 a.m. ET:
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A lawyer for Colin Kaepernick said an NFL owner testified under oath during a collusion grievance deposition that he changed his mind about signing the quarterback after Donald Trump's comments. Time Sports
"You're not allowed to beat me like that, I'm a woman," Weinman cries after the officer punched her in the head repeatedly. "You're not allowed to hit me or choke me like that."
Alcantara cleared waivers and was sent outright to Double-A Pensacola on Monday, Zach Buchanan of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Alcantara will stick in the Reds' system as an organizational depth piece after being dropped from their 40-man roster over the weekend. The 25-year-old slashed .171/.187/.248 in 105 at-bats for the big club this season.
Officials in Nigeria say gunmen have killed 15 people in an early-morning attack on a Catholic church, including two priests.
The attack took place in Ayar-Mbalom, a community in Benue state.
Terver Akase, a media aide to the Benue state governor, says the attackers also burned down 50 houses.
President Muhammadu Buhari in a statement calls the violation of a place of worship "vile, evil and satanic" and an attempt to stoke religious conflict.
Benue state in central Nigeria has seen a series of attacks in recent weeks, many linked to a long-running dispute between farmers and herdsmen.
A few days ago 10 people were killed by alleged herdsmen in the state.
Due to current weather conditions, North Bay Fire & Emergency Services said Wednesday it has put an immediate ban on all open burning for the City of North Bay.
"This includes all those who are current permit holders. The area has experienced warmer than average temperature with little rainfall over the past few weeks," said Fire Chief Jason Whiteley, in a release. "The warm and dry conditions are expected to continue with no significant rainfall predicted for the next couple of weeks. The ban will include all open burning and fireworks."
North Bay Fire & Emergency Services will strictly enforce the ban on open burning, warns the release.
"This restriction will remain in effect until further notice. The public is reminded that burning brush or grass for clean up around your homes, can be dangerous. Just one careless moment can lead to a wildfire and threaten people, houses and the community."
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Beckham (finger, ankle) does not have a designation on the final injury report for Sunday's game against the Chargers, ESPN.com's Jordan Raanan reports.
Beckham practiced in at least a limited capacity all week, though he did leave Thursday's session early due to cramping in his leg. Neither player nor team has expressed concern regarding Beckham's Week 5 availability, with the expectation all along being that he'd play through some minor injuries. He'll likely face primary coverage from Chargers cornerback Casey Hayward, who held Alshon Jeffery to three catches for 29 yards and a touchdown on six targets last week.
Golf results from The Gully, July 2
First place: Tom Bridge/Jim Dulude 66
Second place: Ryan Waite/Jerry Clark 67
Third place: Jeff Shields/Chris Sicklucki 68
Closest to the pin: Dennis Lamblin (No. 6), Dan Fisk (No. 7)
Skins: Tom Bridge 2, Dan Fisk, Ryan Waite, Chris Sicklucki
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While we are dealing with the Politics of Trump, the Obama’s aren’t even bothered. The First Lady sends out a sweet Love shout out to her “favorite island mate” on Valentine’s Day.
We love The Obama’s and wish them all the best during their deserved time away to rest and reconnect.
Today marks the 240th anniversary of the adoption of the United States flag.
Also today, is the birth of the U.S army.
Here in Great Falls we had our annual celebration to honor the red, white, and blue and the people that serve those stripes.
Attorney General Tim Fox and citizens met at overlook park to express their gratitude and admiration the community has for the Armed Forces.
For one Vietnam veteran, the American flag represents something that will stay with him for generations to come.
John England served in the air force for over twenty years.
He says seeing people come together to celebrate this country and it's history, makes him very proud.
STAMFORD, Conn. Roughly 66 percent of small business owners who currently run both an online and physical store say they'll close their physical store within 10 years and operate their businesses solely online, says research from GetApp, a business app review site.
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GENEVA (AP) — Russian officials say that some 25,000 Christians have returned to eastern Aleppo since the city was fully retaken by Syrian government forces backed by Russia.
In a conference organized in Geneva Wednesday on the sidelines of the U.N. Human Rights Council meeting, Russian officials sought to generate another narrative about the country’s war that has left at least 400,000 people dead and driven over 12 million people from their homes.
The two hour presentation entitled “Aleppo: A city free from terror. New life, new hopes,” included a video uplink to speak with several Syrians on the ground in eastern Aleppo as well as images of Russian medics helping the injured.
The Russian event was also an appeal for greater support from Western nations for Aleppo’s reconstruction.
A trend local renters are all-too familiar with continued this month as rents around Aurora continued their climb.
According to ApartmentList.com, which tracks rents around the region, rents in Aurora jumped 0.4 percent in the past month, and are up 1 percent compared to the same period last year.
Median rent prices in Aurora sit at $1,540 for a two bedroom unit compared to a national average of $1,170.
All 10 cities around the metro Denver region ApartmentList.com tracks have seen rents climb in the past year, the group said.
The Missouri House has given initial approval to a bill that would legalize medical marijuana for many patients.
The bill, approved Monday in a voice vote, would allow anyone over 18 dying of a terminal disease to access smokeless medical marijuana. People with cancer, Alzheimer's, post-traumatic stress disorder and a variety of other conditions would also qualify.
Proponents say this will help dying patients alleviate pain and give relief to veterans struggling with the effects of war.
Some lawmakers say the bill doesn't go far enough. During a committee hearing earlier this year, opponents also said marijuana should first be legalized at the federal level.
The bill needs to be voted on again before it heads to the Senate.
Notre Dame is still searching to add more 2019 defensive ends to its current duo of Fort Worth (Texas) Nolan Catholic Rivals250 product NaNa Osafo-Mensah and Montvale (N.J.) St. Joseph’s Rivals250 defensive end Howard Cross III.
The Irish remain in the mix for one target they’ve turned the heat up on recently: Bralen Trice of Phoenix O’Connor.
Trice narrowed his schools down to five Wednesday evening with Notre Dame making the cut along with Oregon, Washington, UCLA and TCU.
Live script readings as part of ReelHeART International Film & Screenplay Festival. Jul 4-7, Tue-Fri 11 am and Fri 7 pm. $12.
Jul 5 at Woodsworth Residence (321 Bloor W, room 25); Jul 7 at 7 pm at Beach United Church (140 Wineva); all others at Woodsworth College (119 St. George).
A Madisonville couple was killed in a head on crash Tuesday, according to the Tennessee Highway Patrol.
The accident happened on Hwy 68 at the intersection with Lost Sea Road just after 1 p.m.
According to the accident report, Harold Scott Miller, 44, was driving a Ford Focus south on Highway 68 when crossed into the northbound lanes and hit a Ram pickup truck head on.
Miller and his passenger, Sheila Marie Miller, 41, were both killed in the collision. Neither was wearing a seatbelt, according to the report.
The driver of the pickup, Williams Daniel Gaddis, 65, of Haines City, Florida, was injured.
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April 24 (UPI) -- John Cena celebrated turning 41 on social media by posting videos of himself lifting weights inside of a gym.
"41 years old. 160kg. NEVER let age define effort. #EarnTheDay #NeverGiveUp #RAW," Cena said Monday alongside a clip of himself lifting a set of weights up to his shoulders.
"41 years old. 500lbs x3 "clean grip" deadlift. #EarnTheDay #NeverGiveUp #RAW" he said in a second video of himself performing a deadlift.
Cena last competed in WWE at WrestleMania 34, where he lost to a returning Undertaker. He has not been seen on WWE programming since.
The professional wrestler and actor recently split from fellow WWE Superstar Nikki Bella after six years together. Cena famously proposed to Bella in the middle of a WWE ring last year at WrestleMania 33.
"Hardship, loss, and humility are extremely difficult waters to navigate, but perseverance thru them builds a strength to withstand anything life throws your way," he tweeted following news of the breakup.
Callum McGregor opened the scoring and later levelled with his sixth goal of the season
“Hibernian came close to ending Celtic’s now 58-game unbeaten domestic run on Neil Lennon’s return to his old club. The former Celtic boss saw his side fall behind to Callum McGregor’s sweet first-half strike. But two thumping goals from Scotland midfielder John McGinn put the visitors ahead with 13 minutes remaining. But they could only hold the lead for three minutes, McGregor tucking home an equaliser before Scott Sinclair went close to a late winner for the hosts. Celtic remain top of the Premiership, on goal difference from Aberdeen, while Hibs drop to sixth, but level on points with fifth-placed Motherwell. …” BBC
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UKHIA, Bangladesh (AP) — An AP investigation finds the rape of Rohingya women by Myanmar’s security forces has been sweeping and methodical.
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TWITTER The blaze happened shortly before 9am on Tuesday
The blaze on the track between New Cross and St Johns stations in south-east London happened shortly before 9am on Tuesday. A number of Southeastern services to and from London Cannon Street were affected.
One commuter tweeted: "My train is stopped quite far from the fire at New Cross station, but we can smell the smoke! #NewCross." Another said: "Stuck on train outside New Cross thanks to trackside fire - but driver on 9:10 from LEW to CST is brilliant. Thanks for all info."
TWITTER A number of Southeastern services to and from London Cannon Street were affected
London Fire Brigade (LFB) sent three fire engines and 15 firefighters to the scene. Southeastern tweeted: "@LondonFire are on site at #NewCross along with @networkrail dealing with a Track Fire."
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KENNESAW, Ga. — James Scott hit 5 3-pointers and totalled 30 points as Kennesaw State picked up its second win over USC Upstate in eight days, this time posting a 93-69 rout in the Atlantic Sun Conference rematch on Saturday.
A week ago Anthony Wilson hit the game-winner with 1.4 seconds left for an 81-80 win at Spartanburg.
The Spartans led at intermission, 37-36 after Deion Holmes scored on a layup with :02 left. Mike Cunningham scored at the basket for a 44-43 USC Upstate lead three minutes into the second half, but the Owls responded with a 13-0 run fueled by a Jordan Jones dunk that put Kennesaw State up by 12, 56-44.
Nick Masterson finished with 17 points for the Owls (7-17, 3-6), with Tyler Hooker adding 14.
Cunningham scored 18 points to lead USC Upstate (6-20, 1-8). Ramel Thompkins added 16 and Holmes contributed 12.
2 plead guilty in fatal Columbia home invasion
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COLUMBIA (AP) - Two men have pleaded guilty to participating in a home invasion in Columbia that led to the death of an accomplice.
Twenty-three-year-old Darrius K. Edwards pleaded guilty to second-degree murder for the shooting death of 44-year-old Derrick Brookins in April of 2014 at a Columbia home.
Brookins was killed when he, Edwards and Deshai L. Richardson went to an apartment in April 2014, to steal money and marijuana. Police said the resident, Reginald Bentley III, pulled a gun and opened fire, shooting Edwards and killing Brookins. Richardson was not injured.
Another man, She'aun Prince, who was the getaway driver, pleaded guilty to first-degree burglary.
The Columbia Daily Tribune reports Prince will be sentenced June 8 and Edwards on June 15. Richardson's next court appearance is scheduled for May 26.
TEMPE, Ariz. -- In what coach Bruce Arians called "great news," Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson's knee injury is not serious and will not require surgery.
An MRI showed Johnson has a left MCL sprain that would require six to eight weeks of rest and rehabilitation.
Cardinals running back David Johnson had a big season and then received good news that he won't need knee surgery. John Froschauer/AP Photo
Johnson, speaking to reporters Monday, said he knew a few moments after the injury that it wasn't serious because of the amount of weight he could put on the leg and his ability to move around.
The injury ended his NFL record string of at least 100 yards from scrimmage in each of the first 15 games of a season. He also fell short in his bid to be the third player to have 1,000 yards rushing and 1,000 yards receiving in the same season. Johnson ended up with 1,239 yards rushing and 879 yards receiving.
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In less than three months, the city of La Malbaie will host the 2018 G7 summit. Security preparations are already underway in the Charlevoix region.
Albany community leaders hosted a blood drive Friday afternoon to help with recent tragedies across the country, including the Las Vegas shooting.
March 19 (Reuters) - Sisram Medical Ltd:
* ‍REVENUE FOR YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2017 WAS US$136.9 MILLION, UP BY 15.9%​
* FY PROFIT ATTRIBUTABLE US$11.0 MILLION, UP 37.2%​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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SPRINGFIELD -- Springfield High nearly pulled off the girls-boys sweep of the Central State 8 after the girls team won last week, but the boys squad fell just short of team winner University High on Friday night at Memorial Stadium.
Highlights from Friday's meet include the Senators, MacArthur, Eisenhower and Lanphier.
In this special Friday Frenzy edition of WAND Sports, the St. Teresa girls' sectional four-peat is recognized, plus Warrensburg-Latham's first boys conference title in 18 years.
TENNESSEE– Effects of the Las Vegas Mass Shooting are still being felt around the country.
Country star Eric Church struggled to hold back tears during his performance on Wednesday at the Grand Ole Opry.
It was then Church debuted a song he wrote in the honor of the victims called “Why Not Me.”
Church was a headliner at the Route 91 Harvest Festival two days before the gunman opened fire on the crowd.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lin-Manuel Miranda, "Game of Thrones" and a key figure in the #MeToo movement are among the winners of this year's Webby Awards.
Miranda won the Webby for public service and social activism for his work raising money for charities assisting Puerto Rico in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria.
Susan Fowler, the former Uber employee whose harassment revelations helped lead to the ouster of the company's CEO and bolstered the #MeToo movement, was named Webbys person of the year.
The awards, which honor internet excellence, were announced Tuesday and will be presented May 14 at a New York ceremony hosted by comedian Amber Ruffin.
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Winners from music include Jay-Z, Katy Perry and Lada Gaga.
"Game of Thrones" won for best overall online presence, and the video game phenomenon Fortnite won for best multiplayer competitive game.
The opioid crisis has claimed the life of a 13-year-old boy from Cape May County.Vincent Weiner was found dead at his family's Middle Township home on June 4th.On Monday, the state medical examiner announced the teen died from a deadly combination of heroin mixed with fentanyl.Officials say fentanyl is an extremely powerful and deadly controlled dangerous substance, which is approximately 100 times more potent than heroin.Prosecutor Robert Taylor is urging families to educate their children about the danger and report any known drug dealing.----------
The Texas Tech Student Chapter of the Mathematical Association of America (MAA) is a social club on campus for students who are interested in mathematics. We host meetings and social events once a month. If you become a national member, we will pay for you to attend the social events, free of charge to you! Our fundraiser for the semester is selling math finals from previous semesters during the last week of school. If you help out, we will treat you to a free steak dinner! To find out more information and meet us, come join us for free food and our meeting on February 7th at 5:30PM in Math 238!
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WARSAW, Poland — Environmentalists are protesting Poland's plan to allow hunters to shoot bison, while authorities say it is necessary for the well-being of the herd and will earn money for its upkeep.
Greenpeace had gathered well over 7,000 signatures by Monday afternoon on a letter asking Prime Minister Beata Szydlo to stop the plan. They say Europe's largest mammals, which live in old-growth forests in northeastern Poland, are protected by law and a symbol of Poland's nature.
Dr. Ronnie McGehee has announced he will step down as Superintendent of the Madison County School District on or before June 30, 2018.
Dr. McGehee was appointed as interim Superintendent in late 2010 and was elected to serve his first term as Superintendent beginning in 2011 and elected again in 2015. Previously, he served the District as an assistant principal, lead principal, and deputy superintendent. He has served the Madison County Schools for twenty-one years.
The Board of Education is embarking upon a search for a new superintendent. Under recently enacted state law, the new superintendent will not be elected; instead, the Board must appoint a superintendent.
The search process will take several months. The Board anticipates naming a new superintendent before the end of this school year.
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A man had to be rescued from rushing water early Saturday evening on a rainy New Year’s Eve.
The Burbank Fire Department responded to calls of a man stuck in the wash near North Naomi Street and Tulare Avenue around 5:16 p.m. Four fire engines, one truck and two urban search and rescue units responded to the incident, according to an official with the Verdugo Fire Communications Center.
The man was pulled out an hour later. Units from Glendale and Pasadena were also dispatched to the scene.
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Burbank Fire Battalion Chief Ron Barone said the man is in his 30s and possibly a transient. He was unharmed from the incident.
It’s currently unknown how the man got trapped in the wash.
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - Cineworld Group Plc:
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A baby’s crib is being recalled by a parent and baby store over safety fears.
Mothercare is recalling its Hyde Crib after reports of the base of the bed detaching from its frame.
The nationwide store said it effects a number of cribs sold, especially those both from January 2017 to November 2017.
The product was sold online, in Mothercare stores AND in other outlets.
The style is R2412 and barcode 502146378938-2.
If your crib is affected, stop using it immediately.
Return it to your point of purchase for a full refund.
"We apologise for any inconvenience," said the company in a recall notice.
For any queries call 0344 875 5122 or email hydecribenquiries@mothercare.com.
Regulators to decide on possible audit of power company
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Utility regulators will decide this week whether to open a full investigation into Central Maine Power over customer complaints of skyrocketing bills and poor service.
The Maine Public Utilities Commission says it has received more than 1,000 complaints from the utility's customers. The commission has conducted a preliminary review of the complaints and will meet Tuesday to decide whether to pursue a management audit.
The company says high bills could be caused by a recent cold snap, the October wind storm and electricity supply price increases.
A spokesman for the utilities commission tells the Portland Press Herald he can't estimate how long a potential audit might take.
Sterling K. Brown talks to the ladies of The Talk about his new story for “Marshall.”
“The whole GMS organization is very proud of Spencer (Gallagher) for getting reinstated after completing NASCAR’s Road to Recovery program after the results we received post-Talladega. Spencer will return to the No. 23 at Kentucky Speedway and then again after our agreed contracts are fulfilled.” – Mike Beam, President of GMS Racing
April 5 Gensource Potash Corp
* Gensource Potash Corp - co has executed shareholder agreement with Essel Group Me Limited to create a joint venture company, Vanguard Potash Corp
* Gensource Potash Corp - purpose of JV is construction and operation of new Vanguard potash production facility in Saskatchewan
* Gensource Potash Corp - feasibility study is on schedule for completion in Q2 2017
* Gensource Potash - under terms of agreement Vanguard will become 49 percent owned by Egme, 51 percent owned by Gensource upon receipt of first tranche of financing
* Gensource Potash Corp - under terms of agreement once construction financing is delivered , Vanguard will become 70 percent owned by Egme, 30 percent by Gensource Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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ST. GEORGE — St. George Police officials are asking the public for help in locating a woman reported missing. Jill Marie Ord was last seen Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017, at 11:15 a.m. according to a missing person flier published by the department and distributed on its Facebook page.
Ord is reportedly driving a white 2008 Chevrolet Impala with license plate E742LV/UT.
Ord does not have her cell phone with her and it is unknown what direction she may be traveling.
Ord has not made contact with family or friends since Sunday when she was last seen.
Jill Marie Ord is described as follows:
Height – 5 feet, 5 inches
Age – 36
Skin color – White, fair complexion
Hair – Blonde
Eyes – Blue
If you have any information about this person, contact the St. George Police Department at 435-627-4300 or call Detective Greg Baldwin at 435-627-4319.
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Heading to Comic Con next weekend? Translink have urged you to hop on public transport.
The popular and Marvel-lous Comic Con at the Eikon Centre in Lisburn is to be held on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 June 2017!
A free Shuttle Bus will operate from/to Lisburn Train Station, North Circular Road (back of Train Station) and Eikon Exhibition Centre.
This service will run frequently across the two days (8am-6.30pm on Saturday 24 June and 9am-5.30pm on Sunday 25 June) and on a first come, first served basis.
If you are travelling by bus, Lisburn Buscentre is a short minute walk to the Train Station.
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A 45-year-old man was arrested by a community patrol officer on Sunday after exposing himself to a woman in Brantford earlier in the day.
According to police, the woman was standing outside her George Street home, waiting for a ride, when an unknown man approached her. He asked her a few questions and then allegedly exposed himself.
The woman’s ride arrived and she called police from the car.
One officer noticed a man who matched the description sitting on a bench in Victoria Park.
Police say when the suspect noticed the officer walking towards him, he began walking away. The officer approached him and advised him he was under arrest.
The suspect then started running away and at one point tried swinging his belt at the officer, according to police.
After a few moments, the man was arrested.
A woman who observed the arrest then approached officers and said she had seen the man expose himself while she was walking along Darling Street.
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Bills coach Sean McDermott says it's uncertain whether starting cornerback E.J. Gaines will play in Buffalo's game at Cincinnati on Sunday.
Gaines will be listed as questionable because of a groin injury.
In updating the status on other injured players, McDermott says he's "fairly confident" defensive end Shaq Lawson will return after missing one game with a groin injury.
As expected, starting receiver Jordan Matthews and starting linebacker Ramon Humber have been ruled out after both broke thumbs in a 23-17 win at Atlanta last weekend.
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Celebrity chef Mario Batali was just accused of sexual misconduct by four women (some were his employees) and as a result will step away from host of his TV show The Chew and his new Food Network show, Molto Maria, is currently suspended. Batali has admitted to these allegations in a statement saying, "Much of the behavior described does, in fact, match up with ways I have acted." In the meantime, if you want to do your own stepping aside from the New York chef, here's a list of all his NYC restaurants:
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Bar Jamon
Casa Mono
Del Posto
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Eataly NYC Downtown
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Lupa
Manzo
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MIAMI - Ruling in favor of a legally blind man, a Florida federal judge on June 13 found that a supermarket chain's website was not accessible to visually impaired patrons and ordered the chain to undertake remediation measures to bring its site in compliance with the guidelines of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) (Juan Carlos Gil v. Winn-Dixie Stores Inc., No. 1:16-cv-23020, S.D. Fla., 2017 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 90204).
A wild black bear forced the temporary closure of Zoo Idaho in Pocatello today. A veterinarian walking the grounds this morning alerted zoo officials about the matter.
Idaho Department of Fish and Game was contacted, and arrived at the scene while the bear was hold up in a tree, according to the zoo's Facebook page. The bear was eventually tranquilized, and fitted with a collar for tracking purposes.
2016: the year in review
Aleppo, migrant crises, Muhammad Ali’s death and persistent terror attacks on Turkey capital Istanbul all left sad landmarks on 2016.
It was not all doom and gloom as American-Cuban relationship entered a more cordial phase after over 50 years of acrimony, and of course, the return of 21 Chibok girls on October 13, 2016, rekindled of hope of safe return of others still in captivity.
So were polls-defying triumphs of Brexit and American billionaire Donald Trump.
As we begin 2017, take a look at these global events and a few others that shaped 2016 and may define what 2017 will look like.
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His vehicle was located by a Carbon County deputy sheriff at the south Red Hills Campground. Proberts’s kayak, his life vest, a ball cap, and the kayak paddle were found later along the east bank of the reservoir.
At last report, Proberts is still missing, despite extensive search efforts by Carbon County authorities.
April 5 DIAMYD MEDICAL AB
* DIAMYD MEDICAL INVESTS IN BROAD INTERNATIONAL PATENT PROTECTION FOR DIAMYD® AND NEW STUDY DRUG HAS BEEN PRODUCED
* SUCCESSFUL PRODUCTION OF NEW DIAMYD® HAS BEEN CARRIED OUT BY NEW MANUFACTURER AND STUDY DRUGS LASTS UNTIL 2021
* PATENT APPLICATION INVOLVING INTRALYMPHATIC ADMINISTRATION OF ANTIGEN IS IN INTERNATIONAL INVESTIGATION PHASE IN SEVERAL COUNTRIES INCLUDING UNITED STATES, EUROPE, JAPAN AND CHINA
* GRANTED CLAIMS PROVIDE PROTECTION THAT EXTENDS TO 2035
* SUCCESSFUL PRODUCTION OF NEW DIAMYD® HAS BEEN CARRIED OUT BY NEW MANUFACTURER AND STUDY DRUGS LASTS UNTIL 2021 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
Manager Brian Snitker said that Flowers (hamstring) felt better Monday and that the team is optimistic about his chances of avoiding a trip to the disabled list, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
Flowers still wasn't ready to make it into Monday's lineup, but his manger's words are a positive sign that his injury doesn't look to be as serious as originally suspected. Assuming there are no setbacks, he could very well be back behind the plate by the end of the week.
How much it costs depends on what you're selling. Amazon asks as little as 10 rupees (just under 15 cents) for every item you sell below 1,000 rupees ($15). It asks 50 rupees (73 cents) for items between 1,000 and 5,000 rupees ($15 to $73), and 100 rupees ($1.47) for anything more expensive than that.
This isn't Amazon's first time experimenting with selling used goods. Mashable notes that Amazon's Junglee tried it back in 2015. However, a directly Amazon-branded service suggests the company is more confident this time around. It's also clearly going for the jugular of sites like eBay and Craigslist -- why do all the hard work yourself when a small fee will take care of everything? There's go guarantee that this will take off, let alone reach other countries, but it's potentially very disruptive.
A new disability access ramp is already under construction in front of the ticketing counter at Owen Roberts International Airport.
Last week, activist Kent McTaggart told Cayman 27 he was concerned that there weren’t enough wheelchair accessible ramps at the new airport. The airports authority and the ministry later confirmed the airport was built to code and passed planning, but said the issue came to their attention weeks ago, and would be rectified.
“I’m really happy at the fact that they have implemented this so quickly, and I think it really shows a lot about how, when people actually get it, that things can get done,” said Mr. McTaggart.
Mr. McTaggart said he hoped future public projects consult the disabilities council for input on accessibility.
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My wife and I attended the meeting in Woodhall spa last Monday about the new housing application (Broadgate) off Witham Road.
I could not believe what I was hearing when we were told by our local district councillor that planners can’t take into account the effect seven or eight developments will have on our village.
As one resident pointed out, if all these 900 or so homes are built, how will the local schools and NHS services cope. And we also heard that the drainage system is already struggling.
A development of say 230 homes is worrying enough, but it will not generate the problems of all these applications put together.
Come on planners, adopt some sense and realise what effect all these homes will have. 950 homes could equate to 3,000 new residents, more than 1,000 children.
Never mind a classroom, what’s needed is a new school.
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Preview: Round 3 of Bruce Boudreau vs. his previous team; the Wild is 2-0 against the Ducks, winning 2-1 in Anaheim and 5-3 at home Jan. 21. The Wild, 2-1 on its franchise-record eight-game homestand, is 14-3-2 in 2017 and 26-4-3 since Dec. 2. The Wild reached the 80-point mark in its 55th game - 12 fewer games than any other campaign in its 17-year history . The Ducks are 1-3-1 in their past five.
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A tip to Crimestoppers led authorities to three suspects who were caught on camera shooting an airsoft gun in the old Gypsum schoolhouse. Sheriff Roger Soldan said that the owner of the schoolhouse did not pursue charges.
Friday, authorities asked for help identifying several male suspects who broke into the schoolhouse, located at Third and King, late Monday night/ Tuesday morning. Sheriff Soldan said that authorities identified the two adult males and a teenager involved. They were all Gypsum locals and the building owner did not file charges.
According to the Saline County Sheriff’s Office, the suspects damaged drywall and several windows in the building. The total loss was estimated at $1,000.
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April 4 Capitaland Ltd:
* Targets 10,000 serviced residence units in South America in next five years
* Sets its sights to expand in Brazil, Argentina, Chile and Mexico
* Ascott advances into South America with its first two franchise properties in Brazil
* Serviced residence business unit, Ascott Ltd breaks into South America with franchise agreements for two serviced residences in Brazil
* Two serviced residences are scheduled to open in last quarter of this year and 2020 respectively
* Ascott and Vitacon also signed agreement with an intent to establish a portfolio of at least 5,000 Citadines- branded units in São Paulo Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
HELSINKI (AP) — A Swedish think tank says South Korea's arms sales hit record levels last year, pushed by the continuous military threat from North Korea, complicated relations with China and a government decision to increase domestic arms production.
The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, or SIPRI, said Monday that arms sales by South Korean companies in 2016 stood at $8.4 billion, up 21 percent from the previous year.
SIPRI researcher Aude Fleurant said Seoul has been developing its own arms production since the 1970s to reduce dependency on foreign suppliers because of "threat perception in the region," and the results are now being seen.
The report said said the world's 100 biggest armaments groups sold weapons and weapons systems worth $375 billion in 2016, up 2 percent from 2015.
ROME Italian Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni will fly to Washington and Ottawa meet U.S. President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in April, ahead of a Group of Seven summit in Italy the following month.
Gentiloni will meet Trump at the White House on April 20, and Trudeau the next day, a statement from the prime minister's office said.
The trip will allow Gentiloni to discuss the agenda of the annual Group of Seven meeting of major economies in Sicily on May 26-27, which will mark Trump's first visit to Europe since taking office.
(Reporting by Steve Scherer; Editing by Crispian Balmer)
Tripoli, March 19 (IANS/AKI) Libya’s United Nations backed unity government has confirmed the recent kidnapping of military prosecutor Masoud Rehouma, media reports said.
The national unity government’s Defence Ministry called for Rehouma’s immediate release and warned of the consequences of his “unlawful” kidnapping, the Libya Herald daily reported on its website.
The confirmation came after news of Rehouma’s kidnapping had been circulating on social media and “some media outlets” since Thursday, it said.
The National Commission for Human Rights in Libya (NCHRL) earlier condemned Rehouma’s abduction from his home in Tripoli on Thursday and blamed Libya’s head of state (Presidential Council) for inaction over the case.
“We call on the Presidential Council to quickly reveal the fate of the prosecutor, free him and bring to justice those who kidnapped him,” the NCHRL said in a statement.
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April 28 Summit Hotel Properties Inc-
* Summit Hotel Properties increases common dividend by 5% and declares first quarter 2017 dividends
* Summit Hotel Properties- declared, cash dividend for q1 2017, of $0.17 per share of common stock of company and per common unit of lp interest in summit hotel op, lp
* Summit Hotel Properties Inc - co's q1 common dividend represents increase of $0.0075 per share, or 4.6 percent, over prior quarter's common dividend Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The Duke of Cambridge and @LadyGaga join forces to encourage more people to speak openly about their mental health #OKtosay pic.twitter.com/kCuQyS3Svn
Being nice to your baristas will pay off in the long run. Fernando Vergara / AP
A trip to Starbucks can be expensive, but these little-known hacks might save you money and time wasted in line.
To avoid the stress that comes with waiting in line at Starbucks, download their mobile app and order ahead of time.
Consider bringing in your own travel mug to save money and the environment.
Are you in a love/hate relationship with Starbucks? You love the drinks, but hate how much money you spend, not to mention all the time wasted in line? We feel you. These Starbucks ordering hacks, compiled from our own interviews of previous employees plus Starbucks fanatics on Quora, Reddit, and other websites, will save you minutes and many dollars over a lifetime.
Man kills mother-in-law
LAHORE: A man killed his mother-in-law over domestic dispute in the Sattukatla police limits Wednesday. Anwar Bibi of Hujra Shah Muqeem had come to see her daughter in Ahmad Nagar where her son-in-law Nazar Abbas scuffled with her. Over heated exchange of words, he shot her dead.
MOREHEAD, Ky. (AP) — Kevin McClain scored 25 points, Dylan Windler had a double-double and Belmont defeated Morehead State 83-73 on Saturday for its eighth straight victory.
Windler had 13 points and 14 rebounds, which matched his career high, for the Bruins (19-6, 11-1 Ohio Valley Conference). Tyler Hadden added 15 points on 6-of-8 shooting, and Mack Mercer and Nick Hopkins added 12 and 10 points, respectively, off the bench.
Hadden had 13 points and McClain 12 as the Bruins steadily built a 43-30 halftime advantage.
Early in the second half the Eagles got within nine points, but Hopkins and McClain had back-to-back 3-pointers in an 8-0 run. Midway through the lead was down to seven but the Bruins scored six straight and made it a 12-2 run to cruise home.
Reserves Londell King, with 16 points, and Djimon Henson, with 14, led the Eagles (6-17, 2-10). They shot 11 for 16 from the floor — their teammates just 17 of 52.
A judge has ruled a man competent for his capital murder trial in the beating death of his former girlfriend’s young son and initially declined a defense request to move the proceedings or bring in an outside jury.
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A fire broke out at a hotel in Central Blackpool in the early hours of the morning, say fire services.
Crews from Blackpool were called out to the fire on Charnley Road at around 2am on August 14.
Firefighters arrived to find a smoke filled property and sent firefighters wearing breathing apparatus in to fight the blaze.
A spokesman for the fire service said: "We were called to reports of a fire at a hotel.
"We arrived to find a great deal of smoke and committed two firefighters in breathing apparatus to extinguish the fire with a hose reel.
"Thankfully there were no guests in the hotel at the time.
"We believe the fire started as a result of an electrical problem."
Fire fighters say that damage was confined to one guest room.
Nobody was injured during the incident.
Diet Coke grows for first time in 8 years after makeover
Diet Coke grows for first time in 8 years after makeover
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Diet Coke's makeover, which put the sugar-free drink in skinny colorful cans, helped the low-calorie brand sell more soda in North America for the first time in nearly eight years.
WINDSOR, Ont. — A labour strike at Caesars Windsor has forced the tourist draw to cancel more hotel reservations and postpone performances by musician Brian Wilson and illusionist Darcy Oake.
The southern Ontario venue is temporarily closed because of a strike by casino and hotel workers that began April 6.
Caesars Windsor says it’s now cancelling hotel reservations scheduled between May 1 and May 19.
It’s also postponing Wilson’s concert on May 4 and Oake’s show on May 17, but says they will be rescheduled.
Caesars Windsor previously cancelled all events through April, including Colosseum shows, conventions and hotel reservations.
Future Colosseum shows remain scheduled, including Pitbull on May 25, Lee Brice on May 26 and Daniel O’Donnell on May 27.
Some 2,300 workers walked off the job April 6 after rejecting a tentative agreement by a vote of 59 per cent.
The striking workers include dealers, cooks, housekeepers and janitors. Wages and working conditions are key issues.
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A pregnant teenager was Tasered by cops in an incident caught on video.
Dailene Rosario, 17, who is 3¹/₂ months pregnant, is seen in a YouTube video posted Tuesday struggling with cops until one subdues her with a stun gun, according to News 12 Bronx.
“Ow. Get off of me,” she screams in the 90-second clip. “Why is he pushing me? He’s going to break my f–king arm.”
Meanwhile, a man can be heard in the video shouting that Rosario is pregnant. Her unborn child reportedly was not harmed.
The incident took place Friday in an apartment building in Wakefield as Rosario was allegedly resisting arrest amid a fight between two men in her hallway.
NYPD Internal Affairs is investigating.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) - An aspiring actress says she was 17 when actor Steven Seagal sexually assaulted her during a supposed casting session in 2002.
Faviola Dadis said at a news conference Monday that she had recently moved to the U.S. from the Netherlands when she was invited to a Beverly Hills hotel room to audition for Seagal for a film he planned to make about Genghis Khan.
The 33-year-old former model says only Seagal and his bodyguard were in the room when the actor reached under her bikini top and then grabbed her genitals.
Dadis said she ended the audition and immediately left. She says she feared being blacklisted if she reported Seagal, and only recently filed a police report. Los Angeles County prosecutors say they are reviewing the case.
Seagal's attorney Anthony Falangetti did not immediately return a message seeking comment.
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Sunday At Tiburon Golf Club Naples, Fla. Purse: $3.3 million Yardage: 7,382; Par: 72 Final Steve Stricker/Sean O’Hair, $410,000 each 57-69-64—190 -26 Shane Lowry/Graeme McDowell, $257,500 62-64-66—192 -24 Pat Perez/Brian Harman, $155,000 62-68-64—194 -22 Gary Woodland/Daniel Berger, $108,333 61-70-64—195 -21 Brendan Steele/Keegan Bradley, $108,333 58-70-67—195 -21 Lexi Thompson/Tony Finau, $108,333 63-66-66—195 -21 Bubba Watson/Brandt Snedeker, $90,000 59-72-66—197 -19 Zach Johnson/Charley Hoffman, $87,500 65-70-63—198 -18 Matt Kuchar/Harris English, $83,750 63-72-64—199 -17 Kyle Stanley/Russell Henley, $83,750 63-69-67—199 -17 Kevin Kisner/Kevin Chappell, $80,000 61-70-69—200 -16 Billy Horschel/Jason Dufner, $77,500 61-69-71—201 -15
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It is now one week, one defection in the House of Representatives. Hardly does a week pass now without one of the lawmakers, particularly those elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), crossing over to the ruling APC. In some weeks, you even have more than one lawmaker dumping the Umbrella for…
Cowboy Music and Poetry Series - Spearfish
Jan 15, 2017 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Cowboy music and poetry series hosted by Gordy Pratt at the High Plains Western Heritage Center in Spearfish on Sundays.
First in Series: January 15, 2017 at 2:00 pm: Brad & Connie Exton (Ramblin’ Rangers) with Special Guest: Dan Healey. Brad & Connie are from Hot Springs, SD. They offer some of the most smoothly rendered cowboy music in the southern Black Hills. Dan plays harmonica and is a great addition to the harmonies.
Admission: Adults-$10, Kids 6 and under – free.
It is a family friendly show. Sponsored by Perkins Family Restaurant of Spearfish. Limited seating available - call or email to reserve your tickets.
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The first day of school is just around the corner. Teachers in Horry County went back to work Monday and students in Darlington County go back to class as early as Thursday!
To help your family prepare for the upcoming school year, we have hunted down supply lists for a few school districts in the area! While some schools ask parents to check in with their child’s teacher for lists, many schools in the News13 viewing area already have supply lists loaded on their district’s website.
Click on your district on the list below to see what you’ll need this fall:
NASH COUNTY, N.C. — Heartwarming video of a North Carolina sheriff’s deputy who was challenged to a dance-off by a local teenager is going viral.
The video, which was posted by the Nash County Sheriff’s Office Monday night, shows Deputy Cody Williams and a young boy named Jason doing the running man to Zay Hilfigerrr and Zayion McCall’s “Juju On That Beat.”
The moment was filmed by Capt. Eddie Moore, who was helping Deputy Williams fix his vehicle when Jason started talking to them. When the topic of dance came up, Jason challenged the deputy to a dance-off.
“We want people to know that we’re a part of the community and no different than they are,” Moore told ABC News. “It’s important to us to foster positive relationships with the community and that they know we’re here for a good reason.”
Since it was posted, the video has more than 219,000 views, 4,600 shares and 2,700 likes.
The real question is, who won the dance-off?
April 28 ABC Arbitrage SA:
* BSAA 2011 to be admitted to Marche Libre on date of May 3
* 4.7 million BSAA 2011 to be admitted at a unit price of EUR 0.45 ($0.4891) for a total value of EUR 2.1 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9201 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
Former Nigerian leaders, Yakubu Gowon, Olusegun Obasanjo, Ernest Shonekan combine with former deputies, Ebitu Ukiwe, Alex Ekwueme, Oladipo Diya and current vice president Professor Yemi Osinbajo sing a hymn for a greater, united and peaceful Nigeria in 2017.
The song is Isaac Watts hymn, “Our God, Our Help in Ages Past,” with the video recorded early December 2016.
The video will surely give Nigerians the right vibes to begin another year’s journey.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Chaparral Energy Inc
* Chaparral Energy Inc qtrly earnings per share $0.47
* Chaparral Energy - qtrly total net production of 23.9 mboe/d, of which 9,136 boe/d was from stack development, marking 17 percent year-over-year increase
* Chaparral Energy says increase in 2017 total production guidance to 8.3 to 8.7 mmboe
* Chaparral Energy Inc says an increase in total capital budget to $185 to $200 million for the year - SEC filing‍​ Source text for Eikon: (bit.ly/2wIs4NO) Further company coverage:
If you got new electronics, or anything value you may want to take extra steps in order to protect them. Well police say you might need to double check that good deal.
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"There's a good reason why people shouldn't be doing this on weeknights," said Connie Ruiz, director of Lamar University's nutrition and dietetics program.
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Today Paul Pepper visits with the City of Columbia's BARBARA BUFFALOE, Sustainability Manager, and ERIC HEMPEL, Housing Specialist, about how much insulation you should have in your attic. Eric says your attic is the least expensive and most cost-effective room in your home to insulate. So how much should be up there; should I be able to see my rafters; and what difference does it all make are just some of the questions we get to the bottom of - watch! June 9, 2017
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Police have issued an image of a man they wish to speak to after a charity box was stolen from a post office.
Officers confirmed they were called the Square Lane Post Office, on Chapel Lane, Burscough at around 3.30pm on Wednesday (February 8)
An unknown thief, described only as a white male, entered the building and stole the box of donations - meant for Parkinson's UK. The charity's mission is to improve the lives of all affected by Parksinon's
An investigation is underway, and anyone who recognises the pictured man is asked to contact police on 101, quoting log number LC-20170208-1274
Alternatively you can call Crime Stoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111
ISLAMABAD, Dec 11 (APP):Pakistan’s High Commissioner to Kenya and Permanent Representative to the United Nation’s office at Nairobi, Raza Bashir Tarrar was unanimously elected as Rapporteur of the Bureau of United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) upon nomination by the Asia-Pacific Group.
According ro a press release, recieved here Sunday, the election is a recognition of Pakistan’s active enegagement in global and regional environmental protection efforts
Pakistan also had the honor of the suggestion of the theme of UNEA “Towards a pollution-free planet”
Fourteen-year-old Shanza Khan of Milton won the highest honour that can be achieved at the Scout level with Scouts Canada.
Khan, a member of the First AFC scout group, was presented with the Chief Scout’s Award at the Central Escarpment Council ceremony Sunday, May 27 at Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo.
To earn the award, a scout must earn the Voyageur and Pathfinder Activity awards, requiring a scout to develop citizenship, leadership, personal development and outdoor skills.
Candidates must also hold current qualifications in standard first aid, hold the World Scout Environment Award, investigate and present findings to Scout Canada’s involvement in world scouting and design a challenging program requiring the scout to excel in each of the four activity areas.
Maryland man sentenced on federal terrorism charges
NEW YORK (AP) — A Maryland man who authorities say traveled to Somalia and became a fighter for an al-Qaida-linked extremist group has been sentenced in New York to 35 years in prison.
Thirty-three-year-old Maalik Alim Jones was sentenced on Tuesday after pleading guilty to federal terrorism charges.
Prosecutors say Jones trained with and supported al-Shabab, an ultra-conservative Islamic militant group. The group seeks to run Somalia under a strict interpretation of Shariah law.
The Baltimore man was turned over to the U.S. by Somali authorities who arrested him in 2015 as he allegedly tried to get on a boat to travel to Yemen.
Authorities say Jones confessed to fighting Kenyan government soldiers in a battle until he was injured by a missile. They say he admitted to getting paid $100 monthly by al-Shabab.
NEW YORK — Blake Francis scored 15 points, AJ Sumbry had 10 points and 11 rebounds and Wagner cruised to a 79-61 victory over St. Francis (Brooklyn) on Saturday for its sixth straight win.
Wagner (17-6, 10-2) has a two-game lead over Mount St. Mary's atop the Northeast Conference standings. St. Francis (10-14, 7-5) has lost two of its last three games.
JoJo Cooper added 14 points for the Seahawks, which outrebounded St. Francis 46-34. Romone Saunders had 12 points and Devin Liggeons chipped in 10.
Chauncey Hawkins scored 18 points to lead the Terriers. Glenn Sanabria added 12 points and Rasheem Dunn had 10.
Friday’s referendum in Ireland was a memorable one. No one really expected almost two-thirds of the electorate to vote in favour of repealing the eighth amendment. Yet they did, and Ireland must now consider how to change the law to allow legal abortions at up to 12 weeks gestation.
Obviously, this means that the abortion debate, which was already in full flow in Northern Ireland in the build-up to the referendum has no intentions of going away.
Many are calling for a referendum of our own in Northern Ireland, even though there would be no constitutional...
The shop local movement, it seems, has been disrupted. But not for lack of trying – Mission residents interviewed by Mission Local out and about are going to frequent their favorite local shops looking for holiday gifts. Still, there’s no denying the expediency of online ordering.
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FILE - In this March 21, 2017 file photo, astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson presents a lecture at the Morris Performing Arts Center in South Bend, Ind. Tyson has a suggestion for anyone with a view of next week's solar eclipse: Put down your smartphone and take in the phenomenon yourself. Tyson told an audience to "Experience this one emotionally, psychologically, physically," at New York's American Museum of Natural History on Monday Aug. 14, 2017. The Aug. 21 event will be the first total solar eclipse in 99 years to cross a coast-to-coast swath of the United States. South Bend Tribune via AP, File Michael Caterina
Jacqueline Fernandez was spotted outside Bandra's posh Pali Village Cafe in a rather chirpy mood. Clad in blue bell-bottom pants and a black top, Jacky made heads turn with her contagious smile.
ANNAPOLIS, Md. -
An 18-year-old man was shot in Annapolis Saturday morning; he was rushed to an area hospital and is expected to recover from his injuries.
Annapolis police say the shooting happened in the 1000 block of President St.
Anyone who may have information is asked to call police at 410-260-3439; anonymous tips to their tip line at 410-280-CLUE or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP.
SUFFIELD, Conn. (CBS Connecticut and AP) – The person fatally shot by a town police officer in Suffield has been identified as a Massachusetts man.
Connecticut State Police say 57-year-old Thomas Gezotis, of West Springfield, Massachusetts was shot by Suffield police on April 13.
State police say they’re still investigating the incident, which happened at about 12:30 p.m. during a motor vehicle stop.
Police have released few details, only saying there was an “interaction” with a person in the car that resulted in the officer firing at least one round.
Gezotis was taken to the hospital where he died.
The officer, whose name has not been released, was not shot, but was taken to the hospital for evaluation.
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LOS ANGELES (AP)  The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has approved a spending plan for millions of dollars from a special sales tax to pay for homeless services.
Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to accept virtually all recommendations of a planning committee on how to divide nearly $259 million projected in the first year of Measure H. The measure asking for a quarter-cent sales tax increase was approved by county voters in March.
It will provide rental subsidies, case management and mental health services for homeless people.
The Los Angeles Times reports (http://lat.ms/2saRD8I ) the board sidestepped the only contentious issue, whether to provide $1.2 million to the Sheriff's Department to beef up its homeless outreach team.
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The newspaper says Measure H is projected to raise about $355 million annually for 10 years.
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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. -- Teachers at Sedge Garden Elementary School have their own set of problems. But some of the children they're responsible for are facing challenges they could never fully understand.
So, they piled into the school's gym to get a glimpse into their students' world.
They have fifteen minutes between a bell ring and each time, they have to get everything done for the week -- the four rings total a full month below the poverty line.
From paying bills and living with no parents to having no home at all, the teachers get an inside look at what many of their students face each day.
"You see peoples' perspective change radically when they go through something of this nature," one teacher said.
"I'll definitely find more ways to give," another chimed in.
Learn more in Today's Community Foundation.
2-15-2017
PIERRE, S.D. –South Dakota legislators now have a budget outline that sets spending levels for next year.
The Joint Appropriations Committee approved a target of one point five nine billion dollars for next year. That’s down about 28-million dollars from the December projection.
Committee Vice Chair, Representative Jean Hunhoff of Yankton (pictured) says they will have to start looking at cuts……
Governor Dennis Daugaard had proposed about a one percent increase in state spending this year. Hunhoff says they haven’t yet decided if they will recommend rolling back that increase, or looking at selective cuts…..
Hunhoff says there will be some difficult decisions in the final days of the session……
Hunhoff says the ag economy, and online sales seem to be responsible for the drop in sale taxes.
As colder temperatures make their way into the region along with the new year, listen for these tips on how to protect your garden from those harsh winter freezes.
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A fawn that became stranded on a patch of ice in Finland’s Inkoo archipelago has gotten a hand from members of the Finnish coast guard.
They spotted the unsteady animal from their hovercraft during a regular patrol on Saturday.
Senior Coast Guard officer Sebastian von Bruun filmed colleague Kristian Rasted pulling the “helpless white-tailed deer on the slippery ice” back to shore. Rasted gave a thumbs-up after the fawn rushed into the woods.
Von Brunn said: “The mother deer was very happy and grateful to get her baby back.”
The Coast Guard said while animal rescue missions are not part of its personnel’s normal duties, they do occur from time to time.
The Finnish Border Guard, of which the coast guard is past, posted the rescue video on social media.
Breakthrough in cancer research can come from teen scientists
by Annalisa Lista - 2017.02.14
Teens could significantly contribute to cancer research. Thanks to prestigious American contest Regeneron, that each year awards scholarships that are worth thousand dollars to the ten brightest young minds who present real breakthrough in medical-scientific area. Among the 40 finalists, Prathik Naidu, 17 years old, who examines the genes of cancer cells in a three-dimensional way with software he built himself. Or, David Rekhtman, 18 years old, who examines the potential of immunogenic cell death in cancer treatment, which he explained as training “the immune system to recognize and kill cancer cells.” There tents of valuable projects like this, the best will be awarded during the final ceremony that will take place in Washington on 14th March at the National Building Museum.
Rangers' Staal diagnosed with another concussion Marc Staal did indeed sustain a concussion Saturday night, Rangers’ coach Alain Vigneault confirmed before his team lost to the Predators, 4-1, Tuesday night at the Garden. This is Staal’s...
Rangers aren't the same since Brandon Prust bolted Intellectually and economically, there wasn’t any doubt then and there isn’t any doubt now the Rangers took the prudent course of action on July 1, 2012, when they did not...
Plans to reconstruct RockA well Avenue on the south side of Fort Atkinson this summer remain on schedule ... for now. The total cost of the project, including complete street reconstruction with curb and gutter and replacement of water, sanitary sewer and stormwater mains from Whitewater Avenue to Janesville Avenue, has been estimated to be $3 million to $5 million.
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Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson took to Instagram today to announce that he and longtime partner Lauren Hashian are expecting their second child.
Their baby girl will enter into the world in the spring. Their first child together, daughter Jasmine Lia, was born in 2015. The former WWE Champion wrote:
“Our Jasmine Lia would like to make a big announcement – IT’S A GIRL!
@laurenhashianofficial and I are boundlessly grateful for this blessing as this spring we’ll welcome our second baby.
Plus, Jazzy is excited to boss around and protect her lil’ sis. And once again, big daddy is completely surrounded by beautiful estrogen and loving, powerful female mana.
All girls. Only dude.
I wouldn’t have it any other way.
#ItsAGirl #GratefulMan #TequilaTime”
FG condemns killing of another Nigerian in S/Africa
Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has described the latest extra judicial killing of a Nigerian in South Africa as “worrying and condemnable”. Dabiri-Erewa in a statement in Abuja on Monday said the latest gruesome killing of Tochukwu Nnadi by Police in South Africa, was unacceptable to the…
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A man pulled from a burning duplex Monday night in Southeast Portland died from his injuries, officials said.
The blaze erupted on Southeast Bush Street near 122nd Avenue just before 9 p.m., Portland Fire & Rescue said.
At least two neighbors had tried to extinguish the fire with a garden hose and rescue a resident who was trapped inside the apartment before crews could arrive, authorities said.
Firefighters managed to find the resident and carry him outside the home, authorities said.
Rescuers began to treat the man on scene and rushed him to a hospital, but he could not be saved, Portland fire Lt. Damon Simmons said in a news release.
Firefighters extinguished the blaze within 10 minutes of arrival. Authorities have not identified the man.
The fire remains under investigation.
Portland officials urge neighbors and other members of the public to never enter a burning house or building under any circumstances.
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(Reuters) - Some 377 jobs are to be cut at collapsed British construction company Carillion (CLLN.L) while 919 positions have been saved, the government’s Official Receiver said on Friday.
Those affected will be entitled to claim for statutory redundancy payments, it said.
Carillion, which employs 20,000 in Britain, collapsed on Jan. 15 when its banks halted funding, pushing the 200-year-old business went into compulsory liquidation.
The Official Receiver is part of the UK’s Insolvency Service, an executive agency of the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy.
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After we saw an official teaser , it's now time to take a look at the Hyundai Kona being put through its paces on the Nurburgring.Nothing has changed since it was last scooped , as the heavy camouflage is still present on most of the exterior, preventing us from catching a glimpse of its new design.However, it seems that it's not afraid of tight corners. It's likely using the same underpinnings as the i20 , and some of the parts and engines of the larger i30 , which will probably work in conjunction with a standard six-speed manual gearbox, or an optional seven-speed dual-clutch automatic.Expect it with a broad range of active safety systems, such as the autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, blind spot detection and smart cruise control, alongside the latest smartphone integration technology aimed at Android and iOS users.Hyundai are keeping quiet about the launch date of the Kona, but it's believed to debut either this summer, or a few months later, at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show.
Anne Darcy talks to us about the healthier options to consider over the festive season. She also answers any nutritional based queries you may have.
VANCOUVER, British Columbia — A stunt driver has died after her motorcycle crashed on a set for the movie "Deadpool 2" in downtown Vancouver, police said Monday.
The driver's name was not immediately released.
A police officer photographs a motorcycle after a stunt driver working on the movie "Deadpool 2" died after a crash on set, in Vancouver,Canada on Monday. Darryl Dyck / The Canadian Press via AP
Witness Sharmina Kermalli said she had just walked into a Starbucks next door to where the accident happened when she heard a loud crash. She ran out of the coffee shop and saw glass still falling on the body of the woman.
A crumpled motorcycle was seen lying on its side at the location of the accident near Vancouver's waterfront.
Police said officers were at the scene and investigators with WorkSafeBC, the provincial workplace safety agency, were also looking into the crash.
Deadpool, a Marvel Comics superhero, is played by Vancouver-born actor Ryan Reynolds.
He made it!
John Boyega attended the Star Wars: The Last Jedi premiere on Saturday evening in Los Angeles, hours after tweeting about being delayed in Atlanta. The city received major snowfall on Friday morning, which led Boyega to tweet, "Wow ATL. Looks like no one's leaving! Guess I'll start a family now...."
He then shared with his followers, "Trying to get back for the LA premiere! I actually NEED a pilot !!!"
But eight hours later, Boyega, who plays Finn in the movie, tweeted he "made it" to L.A., however his luggage wasn't so lucky.
MONTICELLO, Ill. (WAND) - A Monticello church is hosting an informational event talking about opioid misuse.
Wednesday at 6 p.m., Crossroads Church will host the meeting.
Speakers will include a substance abuse professional, a police officer, a local parent, a school representative, and a healthcare professional.
The goal is to share information with the community that can be used to help combat the opioid crisis.
Legal Sector Rebounds In Sept. Despite Hurricane Impact
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 1:23 PM EDT) -- The legal services industry continued to recover from a recent slide with the addition of 900 new jobs in September, while the country recorded overall job losses for the first time in seven years thanks to the effects of hurricanes Irma and Harvey, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said on Friday.
A preliminary count of 1,128,600 seasonally adjusted jobs in September represents a step in the right direction for the legal services sector, following a loss of 3,700 jobs in July. It is the second highest...
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SHANGHAI, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Britain signed deals worth more than 9 billion pounds ($12.83 billion) creating over 2,500 jobs across the United Kingdom during Prime Minister Theresa May’s visit to China this week, the British government said on Friday.
“The agreements signed this week, valued at more than 9 billion pounds, demonstrate a clear demand for British goods and services,” International Trade Secretary Liam Fox said in the statement. ($1 = 0.7013 pounds) (Reporting by William James; Writing by Ben Blanchard; Editing by Simon Cameron-Moore)
March 19 (Reuters) - Deutsche Balaton AG:
* SAID ON FRIDAY DEUTSCHE BALATON TO BID FOR BIOFRONTERA AG
* TO SUBMIT A VOLUNTARY PURCHASE OFFER FOR UP TO 6.25 MLN SHARES OF BIOFRONTERA AG, WHICH CORRESPONDS TO ABOUT 14% OF THE CURRENTLY ISSUED SHARES OF BIOFRONTERA AG
* DOES NOT PLAN TO BUY CONTROLLING STAKE
* AIM OF THE ACQUISITION OFFER IS TO EXCEED THE BLOCKING THRESHOLD OF 25% BY THE JOINTLY ACTING SHAREHOLDERS DELPHI UNTERNEHMENSBERATUNGS AG AND DEUTSCHE BALATON AG
* CONSIDERATION OFFERED FOR THE BIOFRONTERA SHARES EXPECTED TO BE COMPOSED OF A TRADABLE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENT AND NOMINAL CASH PAYMENT PER SHARE
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State Treasurer Beth Pearce tells The Times Argus the disabled have been precluded from effectively saving in the past because asset limits cause them to lose access to much-needed assistance. Pearce says the VT-ABLE savings plan was created under the Achieving a Better Life Experience Act, signed by former President Barack Obama.
Start the conversation, or Read more at WCAX-TV Burlington.
Parents of students are asking how a 12-year-old girl got access to a deadly weapon and how it made it on the school campus. Kim Baldonado reports for NBC4 news on Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018. (Published Friday, Feb 2, 2018)
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Premier League giants Arsenal have reportedly joined the race to sign Barcelona's Tottenham target Andre Gomes.The 24-year-old Portuguese midfielder has failed to settle in at Barcelona ever since he arrived at the Nou Camp from Valencia for a fee of 55 million euros. He made 16 appearances in the La Liga last season and failed to impress.English outlet the Independent report that Arsenal have joined Tottenham in the race for Andre Gomes, who is seen by Unai Emery as the man to bolter the Gunners midfield.The Catalans want a fee of 35 million euros to part ways with Gomes.Kaustubh Pandey(@Kaus_Pandey17)
Integrating Social Security benefits into retirement plans is the subject of an upcoming educational workshop open to the public.
On Oct. 12 and Nov. 14, Premier Estate Planners will discuss rules, strategies and helpful ways to maximize Social Security benefits.
The free workshops will be held 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Wayne State Universitys Macomb Education Center, 16480 Hall Road, Clinton Township. Register online at yourplanners.com or call 586-228-7772.
--Macomb Daily staff report
One might think that an outing to photograph wildlife would require sunlight – photographer Sam McMillan proves otherwise! He writes of this wonderfully moody photo of snow geese (Chen caerulescens) in the fog:
On this visit to Merced National Wildlife Refuge, we never saw the sun. In the fog, the sound of thousands of snow geese taking off was unreal. I could hear the Sandhill Cranes but could not see them. Great foggy trip!
The moral of the story: When life gives you fog, make beautiful foggy photographs.
Would you like to see your nature photo featured as the TreeHugger photo of the day? Join TreeHugger’s Reader Photo Pool on flickr and add your pictures to the group.
May 2 HCP Inc:
* HCP announces results for the quarter ended March 31, 2017
* Sees FY 2017 FFO per share $1.99 to $2.05
* HCP Inc- for full year 2017, we expect: EPS to range between $1.43 and $1.49
* Qtrly adjusted FFO per share $0.51
* Qtrly FFO per share $0.61
* Says reaffirmed full-year 2017 FFO as adjusted and SPP cash noi guidance ranges
* Q1 FFO per share view $0.48 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Fy2017 FFO per share view $1.93 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
– Below is video of Samoa Joe talking to Mike Rome at tonight’s WWE RAW in Boston. Regarding Sunday’s SummerSlam Fatal 4 Way with Roman Reigns, Braun Strowman and WWE Universal Champion Brock Lesnar, Joe says his first reign as champion will begin then but if anyone pops off tonight at RAW, they won’t have to wait until SummerSlam.
– WWE stock was down 0.09% today, closing at $21.04 per share. Today’s high was $21.50 and the low was $21.02.
– As seen below, Triple H has announced new WWE NXT Road Trip live events for Miami, West Palm Beach, Lowell, Kingston, Bethlehem and Amherst:
Mr Caspary of the European Parliament’s Committee on International Trade suggested the UK’s divorce with the EU would take longer than Theresa May’s two year timeline and the length of time its taken to pass Article 50 highlighted how long the overall process would take.
Speaking on World at One on BBC Radio 4, the Christian Democratic Union of Germany party member said: “I don’t see any free trade agreement between the European Union and Great Britain because we normally do trade agreements with countries who want to work closer together with us and not want to get divorced.
“The second thing is before the British complain about possible duration of negotiations, of course negotiations have always two sides, so there’s a British side and a European side and the next thing is it now took us nine months for the British to hand in this letter to formally say ‘we want to leave the European Union’.
Death From Above, née Death From Above 1979, recently returned with new single “Freeze Me.” And now they’ve shared an accompanying music video directed by Corey Adams, which follows a cabal of weightlifters who live it up in a fancy house as the outside world descends into a post-apocalyptic hellscape. There’s lots of gratuitous bicep flexing, and the band’s Sebastien Grainger and Jesse F. Keeler appear in the video to serve up a delicious pile of corn dogs. Watch below.
SALT LAKE CITY — A former parole agent in Carbon County accused of having sex with a woman he was supervising has entered into a plea deal.
On Monday, Samual Thomas Bowman, 36, of Price, pleaded guilty to two counts of illegal custodial sexual relations, a third-degree felony. In exchange, a third count of illegal custodial sexual relations and a charge of evidence tampering were dismissed.
Bowman was sentenced on Monday to a suspended prison term of up to five years and placed on probation.
In September 2015, Bowman, who was an agent with Adult Probation and Parole, was arrested for having a sexual relationship with a woman he was assigned to supervise.
Task force officers reported they observed the woman and Bowman together in Bowman's state vehicle in the Farnham Road area of Carbon County, south of Wellington, according to court documents.
Bowman resigned from his job on the day of his arrest.
His probation is scheduled to run three years and he was ordered to pay a fine.
About 600 players of different ages, genders, occupations and skill levels took part in a football marathon, which kicked off in the Russian city on December 9.
Two teams, called Baltika and Kaliningrad 2018, competed in the unusual 24-hour-long game, which was dedicated to World Football Day. This is the first time this kind of match was held. Players took their turns on the field, as well as the 36 referees who judged the game.
A whopping 150 goals were scored during the match.
Enzo Amore discussed his departure from the WWE after fans tweeted him about it.
He noted on Twitter that he was never contacted by the police before January 22nd, which was when the rape allegations were made public, and it was his lawyers that sent an e-mail to the police. You can see his tweets here:
He did not get fired for that. He got fired for breaking a clause in his contract that he didn't notify wwe that he was under investigation. — Jordan (@Jordanwwe4life) May 29, 2018
THE POLICE NEVER CALLED ME. EVER…. MY Lawyers EMAILED them: January 22nd 2018. #ArmChairDetective 🤣🤣🤣🤣 think you kno wtf is goin in smh https://t.co/g27PrFnOq2 — real1 (@real1) May 30, 2018
I hate to be the 1 to pull the nipple out of the baby’s mouth.. but NO. I WAS NOT CONTACTED ONCE BY THE POLICE BEFORE JAN. 22nd. #bigFACTS — real1 (@real1) May 30, 2018
PHILOSOPHERS MADE PREACHERS UNPOPULAR BECAUSE THEIR MESSAGES BECAME A "STUMBLING BLOCK" and "FOOLISHNESS".
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MEXICO CITY — The Latest on Tropical Storm Nate (all times local):
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Damage caused by Tropical Storm Nate has prompted Costa Rican officials to postpone a World Cup qualifying soccer match between that country and Honduras, which had been scheduled for Friday night.
The president of the Costa Rican Football Federation says the game will now be played Saturday afternoon in San Jose, the Costa Rican capital.
The storm killed at least seven people across Costa Rica.
In this enhanced version of Life Below Zero, Alaskans work non-stop to prepare for winter.
Meghan Brison's Monday night shift in a busy Mississauga hospital emergency room late in March started out like most others. She was stationed in the rapid-assessment area of the ER where less acute patients - with flus, coughs and colds - get triaged.
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Vice-President Emmerson Mnangagwa who fell sick at the youth rally in Gwanda on Saturday is now hospitalised in South Africa according to President Robert Mugabe. He said this during his address at the national Heroes Acre where Mnangagwa was conspicuous by his absence. insiderzim 3:51:00 PM CEST
3.0-magnitude earthquake rattles parts of central Oklahoma
LANGSTON, Okla. (AP) — A 3.0-magnitude earthquake has shaken parts of central Oklahoma.
The U.S. Geological Survey says the quake was recorded at 1:50 p.m. Sunday about 9 miles (15 kilometers) north-northwest of Langston, which is about 43 miles (69 kilometers) north-northwest of Oklahoma City. The temblor was recorded at a depth of about 3 miles (5.5 kilometers).
No injuries or damage were reported. Geologists say damage is not likely in earthquakes below magnitude 4.0.
Thousands of earthquakes have been recorded in Oklahoma in recent years, with many linked to the underground injection of wastewater from oil and natural gas production. Scientists have also linked earthquakes in Kansas, Texas and other states to wastewater injection.
Oklahoma regulators have directed several oil and gas producers in the state to close injection wells or reduce volumes.
COLUMBIA, Mo. — An Uber driver has been charged with attempting to abduct a woman in Missouri.
Anthony Todd Rowell, 47, of Holts Summit, was arraigned Wednesday on a charge of second-degree kidnapping. No attorney is listed for him in online court records. Bond is set at $110,000.
Police said in a news release that a 27-year-old woman identified Rowell as the man who pulled up alongside her as she was walking, grabbed her hair and tugged her toward the driver’s-side door. The release says the woman was able to break free and run to safety.
Uber said in a news release that the driver wasn’t using the ride-sharing app at the time and that his access to it has since been removed. The company said it’s not aware of other allegations.
× Child hit by police cruiser in East Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A child was hit by a police cruiser at Shady Grove and White Station on Tuesday afternoon, Memphis Police said.
MPD say the child, who is about 10 years old, is in non-critical condition.
The officer didn’t see the child and was cited for failure to maintain a safe lookout.
The 21-year-old goaltender has posted 2.25 GAA and .916 SV% this season in 25 games played for the Crimson. General Manager Ron Hextall will need to make a decision on the big 6'5 190 pound goaltender following his season at Harvard.
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STOKE, England (AP) — A meeting between teams with two of the worst defensive records in the Premier League promised goals but Stoke and Watford defied the odds in a 0-0 draw on Wednesday.
Stoke is out of the relegation zone after a second consecutive clean sheet under new manager Paul Lambert, a feat it hadn't managed since March 2017.
Watford, playing its first league game with new coach Javi Gracia in charge, will also be relieved to have kept a rare clean sheet. The Hornets had conceded 44 goals going into the game — along with Huddersfield — and Stoke a league-worst 50.
Stoke looked the more likely to break the deadlock as Xherdan Shaqiri and Mame Biram Diouf wasted first-half openings, before substitute Peter Crouch missed Stoke's best chance after the break.
Watford did have a chance to steal the points late on, as Abdoulaye Doucoure had his shot blocked before Richarlison missed from close range.
Stoke moves up to 16th on 24 points, while Watford is 11th with 27 points.
Relish Monday's mild weather, with highs in the upper 40s and mostly sunny skies, because an arctic front moving into southern Colorado on Tuesday will push temperatures down, reports KKTV meteorologist Jessica Lebel. Monday's lows will be in the mid-20s, and wind gusts of 20 to 30 mph could blow, mostly west of Interstate 25, Lebel said.
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The NFC playoff participants were finalized when the New York Giants beat Washington 19-10, eliminating the Redskins from the postseason and clinching berths for Detroit and Green Bay. The Packers took the NFC North title as Aaron Rodgers threw for four touchdowns in a 31-24 win over the Lions. Matt Ryan also had four touchdown passes and the Atlanta Falcons wrapped up a first-round bye and an 11-5 season with a 38-32 triumph over New Orleans.
New England clinched home-field advantage throughout the AFC playoffs with a 35-14 win over the Miami Dolphins, who enter the postseason as the sixth seed in the conference. Kansas City overtook Oakland for the AFC West title and home-field advantage by beating San Diego, 37-27 while the Raiders were absorbing a 24-6 loss at Denver. Pittsburgh knocked off Cleveland 27-24 in overtime, giving the Browns a 1-15 record and the No. 1 pick in the upcoming NFL draft.
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New Delhi: Kidambi Srikanth will kickstart his Dubai Superseries campaign with a match against Denmark's Viktor Axelsen.
Srikanth is currently world number four in the Men's Singles category, meanwhile Axelsen is at pole position in the Men's Singles category.
Both Axelsen and Srikanth are right-handed.
(Also read: Dubai World Superseries Finals 2017: When, Where, TV Listing and Draw)
This year, Srikanth has played 45 matches, out of which he has won 37 of them.
Meanwhile, Axelsen has won 32 matches, out of a total of 41 matches, he has played this year.
The Dane and Indian have played each other six times, with both winning three each.
(Also read: Dubai World Superseries Finals 2017: PV Sindhu and He Bingjiao - A Short Analysis)
The last time, they played each other was at the Denmark Open this year, where Srikanth came on top, winning 14-21, 22-20, 21-7.
They first played each other at the Swiss Open in 2015, where Srikanth won 21-15, 12-21, 21-14.
They will be playing each other on 13th December 2017.
Every week you share the weird things you’ve overheard in London. Above, a few perplexing snippets from the past seven days – don’t forget to tweet us your own!
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FRANKFURT – European businesses are unsettled as they watch the U.S. and China collide over trade.
And for good reason: the nascent global trade war presents the biggest threat to the economic upswing that has helped the region get past its financial crisis.
In theory, some European companies could benefit, jumping into market niches if Chinese businesses are kept out of the U.S. market. But that would only be a few companies or sectors.
When your entire economy is heavily dependent on trade, an overall slowdown in global commerce caused by tit-for-tat import taxes provokes fear and undermines confidence.
And that’s just what’s happening in Europe. By one measure, business confidence has fallen in six of the past seven months in Germany, where exports are almost half of annual economic output.
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Sunday Aug 13th, 2017 7:57 PM by AutumnSun
Fifty to seventy five people demonstrated in front of the Santa Cruz Post office showing their opposition to the KKK today!
People showed up today to show there disgust for what happened in Virginia!Many people were injured and thirty two year old Heather Heyer was killed while demonstrating against the KKK! Two policemen were killed when there helicopter went down after videoing the carnage from above!
Here are a few pictures from today's gathering at the Santa Cruz Post Office.
Prayers up for those who were hurt and killed!
I only took a few pictures due to my camera still being in the shop for repairs!
YPSILANTI TOWNSHIP, MI - Police are investigating a report of shots fired in Ypsilanti Township during the weekend.
Officials were called about midnight Friday, Aug. 11 to the 700 block of Browning Court for the report, Washtenaw County Sheriff's Sgt. Keith Flores said.
No injuries or damage was reported, he said.
The incident remains under investigation.
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Two convicted felons were booked into Fresno County Jail Tuesday night after a loaded, sawed-off 12-gauge shotgun was found in their car, Fresno police reported. The arrest followed a report that a man was threatening family members with a firearm in southeast Fresno.
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President Donald Trump gestures as h speaks about his plan to combat opioid drug addiction at Manchester Community College, Monday, March 19, 2018, in Manchester, N.H. Elise Amendola AP Photo
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Actress Jessica Chastain is in negotiation to star as a villain in Simon Kinberg's "X-Men: Dark Phoenix".
If the deal gets finalised, the sources said the 40- year-old actress would play Lilandra, the empress of an alien empire, who leads the quest to imprison and execute Dark Phoenix, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Kinberg is also writing the script for the latest installment of Fox's "X-Men" movie franchise.
At the same time, the studio has closed deals with Jennifer Lawrence, Michael Fassbender, James McAvoy and Nicholas Hoult to return to the popular franchise.
(This article has not been edited by DNA's editorial team and is auto-generated from an agency feed.)
There’s been another attempted break in at a service station, this time in Glenswilly.
Thieves attempted to break into Mc Fadden’s in Glenswilly overnight, but it’s reported they were disturbed and escaped empty handed.
Gardai have not issued any formal statements, but it’s understood the investigation is looking at links to previous burglaries at similar premises across the county.
Gardai are also reported to be investigating an armed robbery at a bookmaker’s premises in Raphoe on Friday night.
Donegal County Council Cathaoirleach and JPC member Cllr Gerry Mc Monagle says this is a worrying development……………
El Al's first female haredi Orthodox pilot flew Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to a summit in Greece. Nechama Spiegel Novak, a mother of four who has been flying for the national carrier since earlier this year, left Ben Gurion International Airport on Wednesday morning guiding a chartered Boeing 737 to Thessaloniki, where Netanyahu is participating in a trilateral summit with Greece and Cyprus.
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Running back Adrian Peterson thinks he has a lot of time left in the NFL.
Per Chris Tomasson of the Pioneer Press, Peterson said there's no reason why he can't play at least four more years.
"At the end of the day, I know I can play," he said. "If you watch football, as far as being an evaluator of talent, if a guy has something left in the tank... he was able to see [I] can still play the game. ... I would want to play maybe 4 more years, 4 to 5 more years."
The past two seasons haven't been kind to Peterson. The 2012 MVP appeared in just three games with the Minnesota Vikings in 2016 because of a torn meniscus.
In 10 games with the New Orleans Saints and Arizona Cardinals this season, Peterson averaged 52.9 yards per game and 3.4 yards per carry—his worst marks in a season in which he had at least 100 carries.
Peterson is under contract for 2018, but Mike Jurecki of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM reported the Cardinals will move on.
China approved imports of two new varieties of genetically modified crops, clearing the way for U.S. agricultural companies to market new biotech seeds to farmers.
The decision announced Wednesday affects genetically engineered corn and soybean varieties developed by Dow Chemical Co. and Monsanto Co. It comes after Beijing agreed to speed reviews of biotechnology applications as part of a trade deal with the Trump administration last...
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BOUNTIFUL — John Miller, executive director of the South Davis Recreation District, will step down June 29 after more than 41 years of service to the community.
Miller served in management roles at the Bountiful "bubble" pool and fitness center for 30 years and as the executive director of the recreation district for 11 years. The district, which was formed in 2005, includes North Salt Lake, Woods Cross, Bountiful, West Bountiful and Centerville.
During his tenure Miller oversaw the state's largest Junior Jazz basketball program with 3,600 participants, played host to several state-level swimming and ice competitions, supervised numerous community races and events, and administrated traditional gym/fitness offerings to a current membership of 21,000.
Applications for the executive director position will be accepted until Wednesday, May 2. Interested parties can apply at southdavisrecreation.com.
MOSCOW (Sputnik) — According to the live stream of the session by Rossiya 24 broadcaster, there have been 1.1 calls so far.
Most questions are reportedly about inflation, local governance and the standard of life.
The Russian leader is holding the 15th annual Q&A call-in session. Last year, there were over 2.3 million questions.
tracks some large that are also highly indebted.
The brokerage calls these ‘House of Debt’. According to the agency, the debt to (earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation) ratio for many of these is more than 10 times, but profitability in most of these has sharply deteriorated. This shows these firms will struggle to service their debt to banks. Many of these firms have already caused bad debts in banks.
The company announced a three year offering via joint global co-ordinators CEB International and DBS Bank, with initial price guidance set at the 7.5% area.
Joint lead managers and joint bookrunners include Skyway Securities Investment and VTB Capital.
The mandate announcement was made a month ago and ...
Southeastern Louisiana University's Department of Non-Credit Programs is sponsoring an art workshop this summer for children ages 5 to 13. The Children's Art Workshop: Art by Design spans eight days, running July 10-20, Mondays through Thursdays, from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. each day. Sessions will take place on SLU's campus in Clark Hall, 811 N. Pine St., Hammond.
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British singer/songwriter Sam Smith will make his Twin Cities arena headlining debut Aug. 14 at St. Paul’s Xcel Energy Center.
Tickets are expected to go on sale at 10 a.m. Oct. 12 through Ticketmaster with further details to be announced.
The 25-year-old scored his first major hit in his homeland in 2012 when he provided vocals on Disclosure’s single “Latch,” a song that has since gone triple platinum in the States. Smith issued his debut album, “In the Lonely Hour,” in 2014 and watched his single “Stay with Me” blossom into a worldwide hit. He found similar success with “I’m Not the Only One” and “Like I Can.” He sold out St. Paul’s Roy Wilkins Auditorium in February 2015.
This week on The Disclaimer, WMSE's weekly culture chat with Ryan Schleicher, Matt Wild and I, were joined by Made In Milwaukee’s Chuck Watson, who unveils the 2017 Summer Soulstice Music Festival lineup. He booked that festival, and also plays a role in the annual Arte Para Todos festival. He shares some of his experiences booking events, and gives some advice to the many bands who are wondering how come they never get booked at these kinds of summer festivals.
You can stream the episode below, and catch up on past episodes of The Disclaimer on iTunes.
Joe Rondi, is one of the top defensive linemen in the state of New Jersey for this recruiting class. The Wayne Hills High School stud prospect has been hearing a lot from the in-state schools in Ru...
CAIRO (AP) — Egypt's state news agency says a court has sentenced six alleged Muslim Brotherhood members to life in prison over charges including the attempted murder of soldiers and police.
MENA says Tuesday's ruling by the Cairo Criminal Court sentenced four other defendants to 15 years on similar charges, including belonging to a terrorist group, murder and planning attacks against the state. Another two defendants got five years in prison.
The verdict can be appealed.
The Muslim Brotherhood won a series of free elections after Egypt's 2011 uprising, and a senior Brotherhood figure, Mohammed Morsi, was elected president in 2012.
A year later, the military overthrew Morsi amid mass protests against his rule. Authorities have since arrested thousands of Brotherhood members and branded it a terrorist organization.
The 35-year-old stole the spotlight as she attended the premiere of her film The Lost City of Z with co-stars Robert Pattinson and Charlie Hunnam.
She stunned in a sheer Dior dress which showcased plenty of skin and exposed most of her bare breasts.
The Edge of Love star almost flashed her nipples in the floor-length frock but fortunately they were only just covered up by intricate embroidered flowers.
Her bodice gown was made of see-through fabric which featured a pair of boxer-style briefs underneath.
Britain will never build enough houses to make property affordable for young people, according to research.
A study presented to the Royal Economic Society’s annual conference said those hoping to get on the ladder may have to rely on windows of opportunity created by periodic slumps in the market.
However, the overall trend will remain for residential property price rises to outpace salary growth, according to economists at the University of Reading.
“The increases in housing supply required to improve affordability have to be very large and long-lasting; the step change would need to be much larger than has ever been experienced before on a permanent basis,” said Geoffrey Meen, Alexander Mihailov and Yehui Wang.
The government has discussed moves to increase the supply of homes but the changes are on far too small a scale to act as a brake on price rises.
Man arrested in stabbings that killed his dad, hurt his mom
MACEDONIA, Ohio (AP) — Police say they have arrested a 28-year-old man suspected of stabbing his parents at an Ohio home in an attack that killed his father and wounded his mother.
Emergency responders found the couple Monday morning in a bedroom of a home in Macedonia, roughly 15 miles (xx kilometers) southeast of Cleveland. Police say the 62-year-old man died at the scene, and the injured 58-year-old woman was taken to an Akron hospital.
The son was arrested Monday afternoon southeast of Macedonia in Columbiana County..
Police didn't immediately share the names of the victims and suspect, citing pending notification of their relatives.
They also didn't say what might have motivated the attack, which remains under investigation.
Sean Hayes kicked off a guest-hosting stint on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” this week in the most Sean Hayes way possible.
On Wednesday’s episode, the “Will & Grace” star cheekily introduced himself as the “brown-haired, more feminine Ellen,” before offering a number of eyebrow-raising daffy explanations for DeGeneres’ absence.
He then launched into an elaborate Broadway-style dance number set to Meghan Trainor’s “No Excuses” that included a host of colorful performers and brief voguing.
Hayes’ first guest was “Ocean’s 8” star Olivia Munn, who shared some behind-the-scenes scoop from DeGeneres’ star-studded 60th birthday party earlier this year.
Stephen Curry and new NBA Finals MVP Kevin Durant say they would seriously consider taking less money for next season to keep the core of the champion Golden State Warriors intact.
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This footage shows how a troublesome baby girl inadvertently joined her big brother on a treadmill - and helps to take him out in the process.
The video, captured at their home near Milton Keynes, shows Valerie putting her foot on the moving treadmill while her older brother Zak narrowly avoids stepping on his younger sibling.
But as Valerie is pulled along, and dragged off the treadmill, Zak is forced to take a drastic action to avoid falling on her.
Valerie is seen holding onto the treadmill and looking down (left) before she takes a step onto it and is pulled along (right)
Their father Andy said: 'So I'd just got a new treadmill from my fiancée and everyone wanted to try it.
'Zak was running on it and out of nowhere my youngest daughter Valerie, who was just curiously putting her foot out over the treadmill, got her foot caught and whoosh!
'She flew across the treadmill and took Zak out in the process!'
Luckily neither Zak or Valerie were injured in the accident.
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Today, we’re happy to debut the trailer for Kill Order, a new sci-fi actioner that ups the martial arts ante with superhuman skills. Chris Mark stars as David, a quiet high school kid suffering from some seriously dark memories he doesn’t understand when a group of armed men swarms his classroom, forcing David to defend his life and unleashing his previously unknown strength and abilities. The film is written and directed by first-time feature filmmaker and veteran stunt coordinator James Mark, who previously lent his stunt skills to Scott Pilgrim vs. The World and Pacific Rim.
Kill Order arrives on Digital and DVD on February 6, 2018, and stars Chris Mark, Daniel Park, Denis Akiyama, Melee Hutton, Jessica Clement, Jason Gosbee, Reuben Langdon, and Alain Moussi. Watch our trailer debut below.
Here’s the official synopsis for Kill Order.
MADRID (AP) — Spain and Portugal have issued warnings of high winds and heavy rain as a storm reaches the Iberian Peninsula from the Atlantic.
Spain’s weather service has issued its highest warning level – “red” for extreme risk – for the adverse conditions Sunday generated by Storm Ana. It says the biggest threat to public safety will be the strong winds, which could reach 120 kph (74 mph) in mountainous regions and the country’s northwest.
Portugal’s weather service has also issued warnings of extreme risk due to high winds for its northern and central areas.
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St. Louis, MO (KTRS) Police are investigating the death of a toddler in north St. Louis.
Police say emergency crews were called to a home on Labadie on Monday where they found an unresponsive 23-month-old girl. The child was taken to a hospital, where she later died.
The child has been identified as Jream Polk. There’s no word on what may have caused the child’s death.
The investigation is on-going.
March 19(Reuters) - Zhongxin Information Development Inc Ltd Shanghai
* Says co’s shareholders, a Shenzhen-based firm and a Shanghai-based firm, plan to jointly cut up to 5.3 percent stake (3.6 million shares) in the co within six months
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Ten million UK women experience pain when walking or standing because of the bone joint distortions, forcing them to miss out on stylish shoes because only trainers or the frumpy options available deliver the comfort they crave.
Manchester-based Calla was founded by Jennifer Bailey last year to address a gap in the market for a condition that's universal and offer women more design choice while not aggravating their physical problems.
Now the firm’s one of the first to receive backing from the £500,000 product-focussed BDF set up to support early stage UK design and manufacturing companies that fulfil a clear need.
Bailey said: “Calla’s marketing strategy has been executed on less than a shoe string, but this means the business can grow exponentially quickly, adapting to and meeting the huge demand we have from customers in the UK and abroad.
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MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — It’s time to cast a line. It’s time to bait your hook. It’s time to find the lunker. It’s time to fish.
Well, it’s almost time to fish. That’s why we want to find the state’s best fishing guide in time to book an appointment before summer arrives!
Your many, many nominations (hundreds of them) helped us narrow the field down to the following nominees. Your vote will help determine the winner.
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Bayless scored 11 points (4-12 FG, 3-7 3Pt) while adding two rebounds and an assist in 23 minutes off the bench during Saturday's 100-92 loss to the Pacers.
It wasn't the most impressive effort, but the veteran guard was the only member of the Sixers' second unit to score in double digits on the night. Bayless has had trouble securing consistent minutes this season even when he's been healthy, but the club may need him to help steady their bench if they're going to remain in the playoff picture in the Eastern Conference.
You came in your dozens yesterday to react to the news that Walkers Crisps may be discontinuing a popular flavour from its range.
So that got us thinking - what would your dream crisp flavour be? We asked, and you answered. Here are some of your best suggestions - ranging from a North East snack staple, to a popular alcohol tipple. Enjoy - and don't forget to add yours in the comments.
I’ve had a couple requests to note how some of the other candidates did in fundraising in 2017, and the obvious choice is to compare how the candidates for Attorney General did for fundraising:
AGsforSD_CampaignFinance by Pat Powers on Scribd
Here’s the raw breakdown of how much candidates for the office raised and spent as they started to begin their campaigns:
Candidate For AG Raised Spent Cash on Hand Fitzgerald $3,214.00 $3,214.00 $0 McGuigan $6,200.00 $1,483.24 $4,717.55 Ravnsborg $50,201.60 $8,216.50 $31,985.10 Russell $21,195.00 $7,531.22 $13,663.78
Ravnsborg and Russell spent somewhat similar amounts during the preceding year, but Ravnsborg raised over $50k to Russell’s $21k. The field is rounded out by McGuigan’s $6k raised/$1.4k spent, and Fitzgerald’s $3k/$3k, with over $2700 of it coming out of his own pocket.
Lots of election still left. Keep watching.
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Police in New Castle are investigating an accident that claimed the life of a woman on East Washington Street.
Authorities say 51-year-old Anna Martinez was standing in the middle of the road Thursday evening, when a vehicle hit and killed her.
According to the press release, officers reported it was snowing heavily and the accident happened in a dark area in between street lights.
Martinez was taken from the scene to UPMC Jameson.
Officials say she died at the hospital.
New Castle Police say they are still investigating the crash.
HONOLULU (AP) — The ex-Hawaii employee who sent a false missile alert last month says he’s devastated about causing panic, but he believed it was a real attack at the time.
The man in his 50s spoke to reporters Friday on the condition he not be identified because he fears for his safety after receiving threats.
He says the on-duty call he received on Jan. 13 didn’t sound like a drill. However, state officials say other workers clearly heard the word “exercise” repeated several times.
He said it felt like he had been hit with a “body blow” when he realized it was just a drill and he has had difficulty eating and sleeping since.
The agency fired him.
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Uruguay striker Edinson Cavani has a painful calf swelling but not a muscle tear, the country’s football federation (FCF) said on Monday, increasing his chances of being fit for Friday’s World Cup quarter-final with France. Cavani scored two brilliant goals against Portugal in Uruguay’s 2-1 last 16 victory on Saturday, before limping off with the assistance of Cristiano Ronaldo. Now he is fighting for a full recovery so he can again lead the line with Luis Suarez against France in Nizhny Novgorod. A scan showed swelling in Cavani’s left calf muscle but no torn fibres, the FCF said in a statement. “The player remains in pain. He will continue to do individual work and rehabilitation. His evolution is being monitored,” it said. “The rest of the squad is fine.”
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This exhibit aims to create a respectful dialogue within participating schools on the immigration stories students posses through family heritage or even personal experience. This project invites the participating teachers to explore with their students the visual, poetic, and metaphoric imagery that the migratory nature of birds provides along with the idea of home and settlement which a birdhouse can represent. Opening Reception Friday, December 1, 5 pm.
The snap election could take place across the UK on 8 June, if approved by parliament.
In anticipation of Canada’s sesquicentennial celebrations, the Citizen’s Bruce Deachman has been out in search of Ottawans — 150 of them — to learn their stories of life and death, hope and love, the extraordinary and the everyday. We’ll share one person’s story every day until Canada Day.
“I’m just happy to wake up and see another day. I’m just living, man. I’m not working right now. I used to work at the racetrack — Woodbine, in Toronto. I used to be a horse-walker. I walked the horses. I like them; they’re nice animals.
“I came to Ottawa just to see. I’ve been to other places — Barrie, Edmonton, B.C., Halifax. I have to move around. I went to the States. Ottawa’s alright, as long as I mind my own business. My favourite city? Canada.”
— Demar Duwani. Dundonald Park, Oct. 5, 2016.
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Faced with a rash of injuries at the wide receiver position, the Houston Texans brought in Germone Hopper on Sunday. Hopper passed the sniff test and was signed to the 90-man roster.
He is the fifth Clemson Tiger on the roster and the second wideout, joining DeAndre Hopkins. The two just missed one another in college; Hopper played in 2013-15, one year after Hopkins left early for the NFL Draft.
Hopper is a lanky 6-foot, 180-pounder who caught 70 passes in his three seasons at Clemson. He did not play in 2016. His best season was his junior year, snaring 21 passes for 317 yards and a touchdown while catching passes from Deshaun Watson. He was most recently in San Francisco 49ers camp.
The Texans are banged up at wide receiver. Starting slot receiver Braxton Miller injured his ankle in the preseason opener. Starting deep threat Will Fuller is out several weeks with a broken collarbone. DeAndrew White is also out indefinitely with a groin injury.
SRINAGAR, India (Reuters) - Two Indian soldiers and three militants were killed in a 12-hour gunfight in South Kashmir's Shopian district, a top police official said on Sunday.
The gunfight began on Saturday night when militants hiding inside a village opened fire on security forces, who were conducting a search in the area following a tip-off about the presence of three members of Hizbul Mujahideen - the largest of the anti-Indian Kashmiri militant groups.
The gun battle went on until Sunday morning.
"Three terrorists were killed in the encounter," S.P. Vaid, director general of the state police, told reporters. "We lost two officers and three army personnel were injured."
Indian security forces have launched a massive offensive against militants, killing 135 of them this year. Nearly 150 militants were killed last year.
Twelve other persons were injured in clashes with the security forces. Photo: PTI
Srinagar: One person was killed in south Kashmir’s Shopian district during security forces’ action on a mob of stone pelters who were protesting after an encounter in which three militants were killed on Sunday, police said.
Mohammad Sayeed Bhat (25) received bullet injuries when security forces used fire to chase away the mob near the encounter site at Avneera in Shopian on Sunday night, a police official said.
He said Bhat was taken to a hospital where he succumbed. The official said 12 other persons were injured in the clashes.
Cute babies with dogs alert!
Yes, you know what that means: Fuller House is coming back! Season three of Netflix's hit comedy returns on Dec. 22, and we have your first look at all the hugs, dance numbers and pregnancies (!) to expect from the Tanner household.
"Fuller alert: Season 3 has even more hugs, original dance numbers, cute babies with dogs," the trailer above reads, before acknowledging, "After all, it is Fuller House."
But then: record-scratch! And some of the craziness in store in the second half of season three, including a trip to Tokyo, a pregnancy and possibly a proposal! "It is going to blow your mind!"
May 2 Cadiz Inc:
* Cadiz Inc announces strategic transaction with Apollo to finance cadiz water project construction
* Cadiz - funds managed by Apollo affiliates, co executed agreements to replace, refinance co's senior secured mortgage debt, provide $15 million new senior debt
* Cadiz Inc - Apollo funds also executed conditional commitment letter to fund up to $240m in construction finance expenditures for Cadiz Water Project
* Cadiz Inc - apollo funds entered into an agreement to provide $60m of capital to refinance Cadiz's $45m senior secured mortgage debt Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Stock markets around the world downshifted into neutral on Tuesday, and U.S. indexes remained close to their record highs. Bond yields rose after Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen said the central bank is still on track to raise interest rates gradually.
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Beginning this Thursday, May 31st, anyone at the Northeastern Ohio Eat'N Park Restaurants is eligeble to recieve a free Smiley Cookie. What's the catch? All you have to do is wear your Cavs gear!
Eat'N Park says it's fair game on what you wear: t-shirts, jerseys, pins, hats...just wear it, support the Cavs and get a free cookie. Not a bad deal in our books!
This deal will go through the entire NBA Finals at the following locations:
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An important 1645 printing of Icones imperatorum romanorum with impressive medallic woodblock prints of classical and contemporary rulers sold for roughly $1,250 at a Sotheby's London auction last year. A closer look at the inside of a 1645 printing of Icones imperatorum romanorum that sold for roughly $1,250 at a Sotheby's London auction last year.
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) – The New Mexico State University Board of Regents is looking for the school’s next leader through a series of public forums.
Current chancellor and president Garrey Carruthers will retire in July when his contract ends.
Regents say they will hold a series of public forums in the search for the school’s new leader. Dates for the forums are still in the works but will take place in Las Cruces, Alamogordo, Carlsbad, Grants and Albuquerque. The regents expect to complete them by November and to announce the new chancellor in May.
Carruthers, who has served as chancellor since 2013, announced he planned to retire earlier this year, triggering the search for a replacement. The chancellor said he made the decision after regents told him they would not extend his contract, which expires next spring.
April 3 Tetra Bio-pharma Inc:
* Tetra Bio-pharma and Intelgenx announce the signing of a definitive agreement for the development and commercialization of a Dronabinol XL tablet
* Tetra Bio-pharma Inc - definitive agreement follows binding term sheet between two companies that was announced on February 9, 2017
* Tetra Bio-Pharma Inc - pursuant to definitive agreement, Tetra has exclusive rights to sell product in North America
* Tetra Bio-Pharma Inc - Tetra will have a right of first negotiation for territories outside of United States and Canada Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Sheriff: Inmate escaped hospital in sleeping deputy's car
BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Authorities in Tennessee say a deputy fell asleep while watching an inmate, who then fled in the deputy's personal car.
The Kingsport Times-News reports that Sullivan County Sheriff Wayne Anderson fired Beck Owens following Saturday's escape.
A news release from the sheriff's office says that Donovan Austin left his room at Bristol Regional Medical Center when Owens fell asleep Saturday morning. He fled in Owens' vehicle, which was in the parking lot. Officers located Austin, and a short chase ensued.
He was apprehended within an hour of leaving the hospital.
Austin's charges and medical treatment have not bene released. An investigation is ongoing.
It wasn't immediately clear if Owens had a response to his firing.
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It’s only been a little over a week since Nubia launched its latest Z17 flagship smartphone, equipped with the company’s proprietary Nubia UI 5.0, and the first update to its Nubia UI is already being pushed out.
The update brings with it a slew of bug fixes as well as some system optimizations including a fix to a Wi-Fi issues that prevented the device from scanning for hotspots, optimizations for power consumption in some scenarios, optimizations to system stability and memory, and more.
The update also fixed issues with responsiveness with the return key as well as an issue that prevented the phone from charging properly.
RELATED: Nubia Z17 Launched With 8GB of RAM, Bezel-less Design & Snapdragon 835
As previously mentioned, the new Nubia UI 5.0 version, specifically called Nubia UI v2.39, is already available for download for the Nubia Z17.
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Renee Zellweger is virtually unrecognizable in a new photo off the set of upcoming biopic “Judy.” Zellweger will play Judy Garland in the film, and Zellweger is already doing an impressive job embodying the singer and actress, whose big break came after she starred as Dorothy in “The Wizard of Oz.”
In the photo, Zellweger is wearing her hair in a short brunette pixie cut and singing into a microphone as she wears an embellished, floral dress. The film will include Garland’s best-known songs, including “Over the Rainbow,” reports Deadline. Zellweger has sung before in “Chicago,” when she played Roxie Hart in 2002.
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Deadline reports that the film will take place in the winter of 1968, 30 years after Garland’s turn in “The Wizard of Oz.” The movie will follow her final concerts at The Talk of the Town nightclub in London. Garland died the following June of a drug overdose.
U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, left, and the Rev. William J. Barber II participate in a public forum Thursday at Duke Chapel in Durham. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com
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Phil Dirkx has lived in Paso Robles for more than four decades, and his column is published every week. Reach him at 238-2372 or phild2008@sbcglobal.net .
× Behind on payments? You could be disconnected, as We Energies moratorium ends
MILWAUKEE — The We Energies heating moratorium officially ended on Monday, April 17th, meaning those who are behind on payments will lose heat and electricity.
Since October 1st, anyone behind on their energy bills could still receive service.
We Energies officials say if you need help catching up on payments, they’re willing to work with you.
“We encourage our customers to give us a call to set up a minimum payment plan with us. Disconnection is the last resort and we really want to make sure that our customers stay connected,” Amy Jahns, We Energies spokeswoman said.
CLICK HERE to learn more about the moratorium or to find out how to get in touch with We Energies.
April 28 Sony Financial Holdings Inc:
* Says Katsumi Ihara will resign from the position of Chairman of the Board
* Says it has named Shigeru Ishii as the new President of the company
* Effective date June 21
Source text in Japanese: goo.gl/r1t3vS
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The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors will consider offering a $20,000 reward to help locate the person or people responsible for dropping a 30-pound boulder from an overpass and causing the death of a man in Pasadena last week.
The board will consider the matter at its meeting Tuesday, March 20. Supervisor Kathryn Barger said Monday that she’ll introduce the motion.
California Highway Patrol officers have said the boulder certainly came from the overpass, but how exactly it happened is yet unknown.
Christopher Lopez, 23, on March 13 was riding in the passenger seat on the 134 freeway with his pregnant wife Guadalupe Gutierrez driving and his 4-year-old daughter and mother-in-law in the back seat when the boulder fell from above, crashed through the windshield and striking him, the CHP said. He died shortly after from his injuries.
CHP officers are actively seeking witnesses, reviewing camera footage and more in an attempt to find those responsible. Those with any information can call 626-296-8100.
North winds return tonight along with more cool weather. By morning, most places will be in the lower 30s. Tuesday looks like a cool day with highs in the lower to middle 50s despite full sunshine. A warm up is in store for Wednesday with highs back in the 70s before another cool front knocks temperatures down a little for Thursday.
Expect lots of ups and downs with cool fronts every 2 or 3 days into next week. No rain in sight.
Ken Johnson, First Alert Chief Meteorologist
The state should make sure the same local contractors who started two Carlow school buildings are employed to finish them.
That’s according to the chair of the Oireachtas Finance Committee, and local TD, John McGuinness.
The Committee yesterday heard from the National Development and Finance Agency who had commissioned Carillion to build Tyndall College and Carlow Institute of Further Education.
That company collapsed and then the Sammon Group who they’d been working with went under, leaving local contractors out of pocket.
Deputy McGuinness asked Paul O’Neill from the Agency what’s going to be done.
The Poison of Identity Politics
The return of white nationalism is part of a deeper ailment.
The Catalan government has submitted to the regional parliament the final results of a disputed referendum on secession from Spain, a necessary step before declaring independence as separatist politicians have promised.
Spain's central authorities have deemed the referendum illegal and a constitutional court suspended it.
But a vote went ahead on October 1 anyway, despite a lack of census controls and violence by Spanish police who were trying to halt the vote.
The final numbers confirm earlier results showing 90% of votes in favour of independence.
The regional government said 2.28 million Catalans voted, 43% of eligible voters.
The No side received some 8% of the votes.
Separatist Catalan president Carles Puigdemont will address the regional government on Tuesday to "report on the current political situation".
It was unclear if he or other separatist politicians would use the meeting to introduce a vote on declaring secession.
International Game Technology (IGT -2.5% ) has a definitive deal to sell casino unit Double Down Interactive to an affiliate of South Korea's DoubleU Games for $825M.
The two will pursue a multi-year partnership on "social casino" gaming.
IGT had acquired Double Down in 2012 and "After several years of strong, organic growth and increasingly attractive valuation levels, the time is right for us to maximize the value of this asset for our shareholders," says IGT CEO Marco Sala.
It will use proceeds for general purposes including debt reduction; at last report, the company had $7.9B in debt.
The purchase price is about 10.5 times Double Down's 2016 adjusted EBITDA.
It's January 17th and Mickey is lifting a mug of warm frothiness to National Hot Buttered Rum Day!
TOKYO (AP) — A strong earthquake late Friday shook northeastern Japan off the coast of Fukushima, the region hit by a massive quake and tsunami in 2011 that triggered a nuclear plant meltdown, but there were no reports of damage or injuries.
The Japan Meteorological Agency said there was no danger of a tsunami. It said the quake struck at about midnight and measured a preliminary magnitude of 5.9. It was centered about 50 kilometers (30 miles) below the ocean's surface, it said.
The shaking was felt 240 kilometers (150 miles) away in Tokyo, Japan's capital. Public broadcaster NHK said local trains stopped temporarily for safety checks but then resumed service.
The utility that operates the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant said its safety checks found no new abnormality.
The New Jersey Turnpike was at a complete standstill after an oil tanker overturned and caught fire Sunday.The accident happened near Chesterfield Township.All northbound lanes were blocked for a period of time and traffic was being diverted.
Australian animal health firm apparently leaves Lawrence
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — An Australian animal health company that received incentives from the city of Lawrence and Douglas County apparently has closed its Lawrence headquarters.
In 2015, Integrated Animal Health moved its global headquarters to Lawrence, prompting the city and county to approve incentives such as subsidized rent and a $100,000 forgivable loan, subject to a three-year performance agreement.
Assistant City Manager Diane Stoddard says the city hasn't received formal word from the company but officials believe Integrated Animal Health is no longer operating.
A former company CEO, Blake Hawley, told the Lawrence Journal-World that he and members of the company's local board resigned last year amid financial questions concerning the company's founder.
The company had promised to eventually expand to 50 employees and a $4 million annual payroll in Lawrence.
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Information from: Lawrence (Kan.) Journal-World, http://www.ljworld.com
BAGHDAD (AP) — An influential Iraqi Shiite cleric is urging his fighters to hand state-issued weapons back to the government following the declaration of victory against the Islamic State group.
Muqtada al-Sadr also called on his forces to hand some of the territory they control to other branches of Iraq's security forces, but said his men would remain as protectors of a holy Shiite shrine in Samarra, north of Baghdad.
Al-Sadr's speech was broadcast on Iraq television on Monday.
Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi declared victory over IS in a national address on Saturday evening, after Iraqi forces cleared the last IS strongholds from Iraq's western desert.
Al-Sadr's fighters took up arms against IS in the summer of 2014 after the fall of Mosul and are officially part of the government-sanctioned Popular Mobilization Forces.
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Some may already have seen the headlines, but for those who have not, it is with deep sadness that we must report the wife of Oregon State Senator Herman Baertschiger Jr. passed away on Saturday night. Leta Baertschiger was involved in a pedestrian-vehicle collision. She was 54 years old and is survived by her Husband and two sons. In a statement, the Baertschiger family said they are thankful for the outpouring of support and request privacy at this time.
Full coverage of the incident is available from OPB, The Oregonian, and the Statesman Journal.
Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon co-director Jan Seeley visited our studios to chat with Marcus Jackson about this weekend's races, which as of Monday had 17,300 registered participants. "We do have some room," she said. "We’ve been fielding calls from people all day ‘I didn’t know it was going to close.’ I think we can take 1,000 to 1,500 more.' "
Videographer/Producer: The News-Gazette
China bird flu fears hit poultry prices, meat producer shares
BEIJING, Feb 15 Chinese chicken prices sank to their lowest level in more than a decade on Wednesday as fears grow about the spread of bird flu, hurting meat producers' share prices and deepening concerns about demand in the world's second-largest poultry consumer.
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Wakatipu Basin community groups are invited to apply for funding grants from The Southern Trust.
The Trust has opened a special funding round for Wakatipu Basin community groups. Non-profit organisations active in Frankton and the Queenstown area operating in the areas of community, education, arts and culture or amateur sport are invited to apply for the funding.
One of the country’s top gaming trusts, The Southern Trust, is licensed by the Department of Internal Affairs under the Gambling Act 2003 to return gaming machine proceeds to the community. The Trust provides funding for amateur sport, education, community purposes, welfare organisations and arts and culture.
Announcing the Wakatipu funding round, The Southern Trust CEO and Trustee Karen Shea said "We are pleased that our partnership with The Frankton Arm Tavern means that we have funds to assist Wakatipu Basin community organisations."
OTTAWA — The federal privacy watchdog says he's concerned about the possibility that the personal information of Facebook users was harvested for political purposes.
Privacy Commissioner Daniel Therrien says his office will contact Facebook to find out whether the personal information of Canadians was affected by a major data leak involving the global social media platform.
A Canadian data expert named Christopher Wylie has exposed the breach in media interviews, saying he helped found a data analytics company that helped the Trump campaign capitalize politically on private Facebook information.
In a statement today, Therrien says his office has also offered to assist an investigation into the matter already launched by the U.K. information commissioner's office.
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There’s a lot to get excited about at the moment. We’re actually enjoying summer sunshine, England are winning football matches (and Germany aren’t) and the John Lewis clearance sale is now on. If you’ve been too busy sunbathing or glued to the antics of Captain Kane and the lads to check out the bargains, fear not! We’ve picked our must-haves from the long list of reductions and Special Buys.
More seasonal discounts: Ikea summer sale – these are the best of the bargains
You can even shop from your sun bed! Enjoy…
1. Bistro Bar pendant ceiling light
Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon gestures on the field during practice at Nationals Park, Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017, in Washington. Game 1 of the National League Division Series against the Washington Nationals is on Friday. Nick Wass AP Photo
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Hanukkah starts tomorrow!
This annual eight-day “Festival of Lights” is celebrated all over the world, including right here in Chattanooga.
Rabbi Shaul Perstein with the Chabad Jewish Center of Chattanooga tells us more about this special wintertime tradition.
Levi Janacaro and the Big Sky Eagles were too much for the Flathead Braves in a Thursday night Class AA football showdown in Missoula.
Janacaro rushed 24 times for 266 yards and three touchdowns and Big Sky snapped Flathead’s two-game win streak.
Flathead quarterback Taylor Morton was 16 of 32 for 243 yards and connected on a 27-yard touchdown pass with Anthony Jones in the fourth quarter. Morton also rushed in a three-yard TD in the first quarter. Austin Demars scored Flathead other TD, a six-yard run in the third quarter.
Flathead’s defense limited Big Sky to only 87 yards passing but the Eagles’ rushing attack piled up 335 yards.
Jonathan Baker rushed nine times for 48 yards for Flathead and Blake Counts rushed 14 times for 34 yards. Jaden MacNeil had 26 yards. Demars finished with six catches for 107 yards, Baker had three catches for 62 yards and Counts had two catches for 21 yards.
Flathead (3-3) hosts Great Falls C.M. Russell (3-3) on Oct. 13.
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The moment every fan of Rick and Morty (or McDonald's) has been waiting for has finally arrived. This Saturday, Szechuan sauce makes its sweet, sticky, triumphant return to the Golden Arches.
The Szechuan sauce at McDonald's has a cult following. That following exists mostly thanks to the show, which has a Szechuan sauce obsession.
The sauce will be available for one day.
The sign remains outside U.S. Rep. Tim Huelskamp's suite on the fifth floor of First National Bank of Hutchinson at 1 N. Main St., but staff is gone and the office has been cleared.
Start the conversation, or Read more at The Hutchinson News, Hutchinson Kansas.
An alert went out to the University at Buffalo community Sunday night about a possible chemical leak at Furnas Hall. The building was evacuated and closed and a possible methane gas leak is being investigated.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Lowe's Companies Inc
* Solar brokers canada and lowe's canada announce strategic partnership Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Frequent contributor Hayman Tam sent us this picture for Picture of the Day, explaining: “Sometimes you just need a bit of extra engine cooling. This is the starboard engine of a Martin 404 Skyliner displayed at the Pima Air & Space Museum in Tucson.
“Donated to the museum in 2000, the airplane was on its way to the museum from Montana when one cylinder on that engine failed and was thrown out through the cowling somewhere over northern Arizona,” he continued. “The plane made an emergency landing, then finished the flight with a replacement engine in place. The museum decided to display the Skyliner with the bad engine on it and a substitute cylinder poking out.”
March 28 Aucnet Inc:
* Says its stock will begin trading on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on March 29, 2017, under the symbol "3964"
* In its initial public offering, the company will offer a total of 4,820,000 common shares, comprised of newly issued 2,200,000 shares and privately held 2,620,000 shares
* Says the nominal offering price as of filing date of Registration Statement is 1,070 yen per share with total offering amount will be 5.16 billion yen, and the fixed offering price will be announced at later date
* Nomura Securities Co Ltd, Mizuho Securities Co Ltd and Ace Securities Co Ltd included six securities companies will be the underwriters for this offer
Source text in Japanese: goo.gl/V3Oj9e
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
HELSINKI, March 31 Russia's Evgenia Medvedeva will be the woman to beat at next year's Winter Olympics after soaring above her rivals to win back-to-back titles at the world figure skating championships with a performance full of grace and technical wizardry.
Friday's triumph with a world record total of 233.41 points made her the first woman since American Michelle Kwan in 2001 to win successive world titles and enhanced her reputation as a skating phenomenon as she has now captured 10 titles in a row.
No one came close to ending that run on Friday as she romped to victory by 15.28 points over Canadian Kaetlyn Osmond.
The 17-year-old Russian also made it a clean sweep of world records as her free skate score of 154.40 was an all-time best.
Osmond and her team mate Gabrielle Daleman earned their first world medals by finishing second and third respectively. (Reporting by Pritha Sarkar; Editing by Ken Ferris)
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A speed survey is to be carried out in a Killarney estate being used as a traffic shortcut.
Resident of O’Sullivan’s Place and Upper Sunny Hill John Keogh told Killarney Municipal District councillors it’s amazing that someone has not been killed in the area due to the speed of traffic.
There is also an issue with parking on double yellow lines and on curbs and Mr Keogh suggested traffic calming, a one-way system or perhaps a left-only turn for traffic.
Cllr John Joe Culloty, who organised the deputation, said the situation is dangerous and very unfair on residents and asked the council to meet with residents.
Killarney Municipal District Engineer John Ahern agreed to meet with residents and said a speed survey would be carried out and following this various solutions can be considered.
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THESE stunning photographs show HMS Queen Elizabeth from above.
Portsmouth photographer Ryan Atfield snapped the huge aircraft carrier’s departure from Portsmouth from up in the sky using a drone.
The ship left the city yesterday afternoon to take on a series of rotary wing trials, which will involve helicopters landing and taking off from her four-acre flight deck.
To see more of Ryan’s work search for RyanAtfieldAerialPhotography on Facebook, @Dron3uk on Twitter or @drone.uk on Instagram.
West Yorkshire, Humberside and North Yorkshire Police have all seen a rise in reported hate crimes following the EU referendum.
1,013 cases were reported to West Yorkshire Police in the three months following the country's vote to Leave the EU in June.
That's the 3rd highest amount in the country and an increase of 46% compared to the three months before.
North Yorkshire Police dealt with 64 cases of hate crime in the same time period, up 68%.
Humberside Police recieved 140 reports, an increase of 57%.
They are the highest figures of hate crime ever reported by those forces.
33 out of 44 forces in England and Wales recorded the highest quarterly number of hate crimes since comparable records began in April 2012.
Only four forces reported a decrease on the previous three months before the referendum - including South Yorkshire Police. They had a drop of 1%.
Mike Ainsworth's from Stop Hate UK - a charity based in Leeds.
He says they had 60% more calls to their helpline in the months after the Brexit vote:
JOHNSON CITY, TN (WJHL) – Johnson City’s Legion Street Pool will serve as a popular fishing hole this weekend.
The Johnson City Police Department will host it’s annual “Say Yes to Fishing … No to Drugs” event on Saturday.
The Legion Street Pool is filled with hundreds of Rainbow trout, giving kids the chance to reel in a big catch.
Children, ages 3-14, are invited to fish with an accompanying adult.
The “Say Yes to Fishing” event kicks off at 9 a.m. at Legion Street Pool and wraps up at 4 p.m.
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HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) – A federal appeals court has been asked to allow a class-action lawsuit against the Veterans Affairs Department by veterans who say they became ill from radiation exposure after responding to a 1966 accident involving U.S. hydrogen bombs in Spain.
Yale Law School students in Connecticut filed the request Monday with the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims on behalf of veterans who sought disability benefits from the VA but were denied.
The students represent Air Force veteran Victor Skaar, of Nixa, Missouri, and want to expand the lawsuit to include other veterans.
VA officials did not immediately return messages Monday.
Radioactive plutonium was released near Palomares, Spain, in January 1966, after a U.S. B-52 bomber and refueling plane crashed. Four hydrogen bombs crashed, but there were no nuclear explosions.
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A member of the House of Representatives who represents Kachia/Kagarko federal constituency, Adams Jagaba, has formally defected from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to the opposition People's Democratic Party (PDP).
The Kaduna lawmaker in a letter read on the floor of the House by the Speaker, Yakubu Dogara, cited injustice and continued suspension from the APC as his reason for defecting to the PDP.
PREMIUM TIMES reported that Mr. Jagaba had dumped the APC after the party announced his suspension. He also described the APC as a sinking ship.
Mr. Jagaba is the first defector in recent times that has favoured the PDP in the House of Representatives. All others have mostly defected to the APC.
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White Street, one of the worst-rated roads in Champaign, is supposed to be getting a much-needed face-lift sometime in 2017 as part of a multimillion-dollar project. In an analysis of Champaign's most-recent pavement database from 2015, three sections of the well-traveled White, which connects the downtown and Campustown areas, are listed with a pavement condition index, or PCI, rating below 10 - more than any other street in the city.
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SPARTANBURG, S.C. (WSPA) – Police have released details for the funeral and procession for Spartanburg officer Jason Harris.
Harris died days after being injured when his motorcycle crashed into a car on Union Street.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 18 from 5-8 p.m. at First Baptist Spartanburg on East Main Street.
The funeral service will be held Wednesday, April 19 at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Spartanburg.
The sanctuary will seat around 1,400 people. The department says there will be three overflow areas on the church’s campus.
Officer Harris will be interred at Wood Memorial Park in Greer after the funeral service.
The procession will travel west on St. John Street to West Main Street and will travel along that road (US-29) until Gap Creek Road in Greer, ending at Wood Memorial Park.
A trust, the MPO Jason Gregory Harris Memorial Family Trust, has been set up for donations at any Sun Trust bank location.
VENTURA, Calif. (Reuters) – Firefighters, taking advantage of a lull in the winds, on Monday held in check a massive Southern California wildfire that has torched hundreds of buildings and charred an area larger than New York City.
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On Saturday, April 15 at 6:15 a.m., Boca Raton Police were called to report of a body on the ground behind a restaurant in Mizner Park. Arriving officers made contact with Mizner Park security and members of a cleaning crew who had located the body.
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SOMERVILLE (CBS) – An armed robbery that lasted less than a minute was captured on the surveillance camera of a Somerville store.
A man in a mask held up the M and M convenience store on Main Street late Tuesday night.
The owner says the suspect pointed a gun at the clerk and demanded money. The suspect grabbed cash and ran off.
No one was injured during the incident.
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April 5 Hong Kong stocks eked out marginal gains on Wednesday, drawing inspiration from a mainland rally, but gains were limited as investors were cautious before a highly-anticipated meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping later this week.
The benchmark Hang Seng index added 0.6 percent, to 24,400.80 points, while the Hong Kong China Enterprises Index gained 0.5 percent, to 10,365.32 points.
Much of the market's attention was on the landmark Trump-Xi summit on Thursday and Friday.
It will be their first face-to-face meeting since Trump took office on Jan. 20, with trade and security issues set to figure prominently.
Most sectors gained ground at the close, with services and tech stocks leading the gains.
Coal miners advanced after coal prices hit the highest in four months in the mainland market. (Reporting by Jackie Cai and John Ruwitch; Editing by Shri Navaratnam)
Interpretation of the news based on evidence, including data, as well as anticipating how events might unfold based on past events A traditional Orthodox Easter egg, painted with an image of Jesus, is displayed at Bucharest's Village Museum during a Palm Sunday fair, where hundreds of artisans from Romania gathered to show and sell their goods in 2005. Have you ever wondered what Jesus was doing between the first Easter and his ascension six weeks later? The New Testament records 10 appearances, half of them occurring on the same day and together occupying only a few hours of his time.
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Law360 (February 2, 2018, 7:01 PM EST) -- Certain Ford Fiesta and Focus owners with allegedly defective transmissions on Friday urged the Ninth Circuit to reject the estimated $35 million settlement reached with Ford Motor Co. in March, saying the bulk of class members won’t be able to get sufficient relief under the agreement.
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The DVD was found in a ditch and is from July 23, 2005 where the couple were married in a hospital
Ponoka RCMP hope to reunite this couple with a DVD of a wedding that occurred July 23, 2005. This screen grab shows Kevin and Nancy who appear to be married in a hospital. Contact Ponoka RCMP if you know the people in the video. RCMP photo
Ponoka RCMP hope to reunite a couple with a DVD of their wedding.
The DVD of the wedding, which was shot in a hospital, was found May 29 in a ditch on Range Road 260.
It appears to be of a couple with first names Kevin and Nancy who were married in a hospital. Police ask the public if they recognize the couple to call the detachment at 403-783-4472 to reunite the video with the owners.
The wedding date was July 23, 2005.
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FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. – The students of Charlie Lake Elementary held their first annual walk for ALS this afternoon.
The event saw the whole school participate and raised over $13,000 for ALS research.
“I’ve been part of Jump Rope for Heart for quite a few years and we’ve raised $11,000 before. I knew we could raise a lot, but I never thought $13,000.” Organizer Audrey Jones said.
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Addison Tolsma and Emmy Bowler each raised over $1,000 through pledges, which gives them the honour of being principal for the day. The two have yet to decide what day they will run the school.
Jones organized the walk as she, like many others in the community, has been directly affected by ALS with the passing of her brother due to the disease last year. Jones, and the rest of the staff at Charlie Lake Elementary, hope this is a start of a tradition and they plan to do another walk next year.
The next walk for ALS takes place in Fort St. John on June 3rd.
2017 UTME: JAMB cancels results of 59,698 candidates
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has blacklisted 48 Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres over their involvement in extortion and organised examination malpractices during the 2017 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). JAMB’s Registrar, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, made the disclosure on Wednesday in Abuja at a news conference at the end of an enlarged meeting with external examiners and other stakeholders in the conduct of the 2017 UTME.
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A decorating business is encouraging people in Boston to support its award-winning recycling scheme.
Crown Decorating Centres is appealing for donations of unwanted paint containers as part of its annual Kick Out the Can campaign.
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This sees returned paint and packaging reprocessed and donated to community projects across the UK.
People interested in supporting this year’s scheme can make donations at Crown’s site on the Boston Industrial Centre, in Norfolk Street.
Last year, some 200,000 containers of surplus paint were donated across the business’ network of 135 Crown Decorating Centres.
In a bid to further the good work, Crown has expanding this year’s campaign to run for an entire month.
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SALT LAKE CITY — The mother of Utah man imprisoned in Venezuela for nearly 1 1/2 years is circulating a new audio recording of her son talking about how he's suffering without medical care.
Laurie Holt said Monday that she's sharing the recording Joshua Holt sent by cellphone so people can hear how dire the situation is. She's calling on Venezuela to release him on humanitarian grounds.
In the short recording, he talks about throwing up all night, feeling dizzy and struggling to think.
The 25-year-old travelled to Venezuela in June 2016 to marry a woman. The couple was arrested at her family's Caracas apartment by police who alleged Holt was stockpiling weapons.
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Government and private educational institutions in Punjab and Sindh reopened on Monday (today) after winter vacations.
Reportedly, the attendance was poor on the first day of school after the holidays.
Winters holidays in Punjab schools were announced on December 24, 2016.
According to some teachers, many of the students had gone outside their cities to spend days with their relatives in villages or other cities, hoping the attendance to improve in the next couple of days.
On the other hand, some private schools in Karachi violated directives of Sindh’s education department and didn’t open the schools on Monday.
However, only government schools have been opened where attendance was also recorded low.
For the first time FHW Mumbai saw the Chef’s Connect, the annual chef’s conference organised by Western India Culinary Association (WICA). Chef’s Connect is a platform created to encourage culinary creativity and to professionally and socially engage chefs in a one day theme based educative and networking programme. This year’s theme was ‘Change – The only Constant’. At the event, a coffee table book titled ‘ Culinary Flavours of Western India’ was released. The book, an exclusive collection of recipes by some of the most talented chefs of Western India, was printed and published by Food & Hospitality World for WICA.
In it are featured traditional recipes from Maharashtra, Goa and Gujarat with a modern twist and contemporary presentation. The dishes are inspired by local ingredients, cooking styles, methods and utensils.
Love is definitely in the air this season and people have various ways of showing it. Popular Nollywood actress/comedienne Eniola Badmus decided to share hers with the children at SOS Children’s Village, Isolo.
The actress took lots of foodstuff and household items to the home and spent some quality time with the children.
According to the actress; ‘It is important to give back to society especially at a time like this. Things may be tough but always remember no matter how tough it is for you there are others who have things tougher.’
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(CNN) – When it comes to pumpkins, the bigger the better for one Wisconsin family.
The Faust family is known for growing big pumpkins, but at about 5-feet-tall the giant gourd is one of the biggest pumpkins they’ve ever grown. Its weight is estimated at about 1,800 pounds,
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Home sales around Lake Tahoe held steady through late summer with a five percent increase in volume sold, according to a third quarter report released by Chase International.
The numbers compare all home sales from Jan. 1, through September 30, 2017 to the same time frame of 2016. The median price of a home in Lake Tahoe rose one percent to $580,000.
South Shore saw the biggest jump in the sale of million-dollar homes, up 24 percent, with the East Shore following at six percent. Incline Village had the largest increase in volume sold. It's also the most expensive area to purchase a home, with a median home price of $1,069,000 (up three percent).
The number of homes sold, however, was down seven percent. Homes sold for more less than $1 million continued to fall (nine percent) while homes sold for over $1 million rose four percent.
In Truckee, the median price of a home rose seven percent to $670,000 while volume and overall units were down 11 and eight percent, respectively.
Arnaldo Rios’ family claims North Miami police conspired to falsely arrest and imprison Rios after an officer shot his caretaker. Though no weapon was found, Rios, who can barely communicate was handcuffed, placed in a patrol car and interrogated
DENVER (AP) – Taylor Swift has won long-awaited vindication after a jury decided that a radio host groped her during a pre-concert photo op four years ago.
After a weeklong trial over dueling lawsuits, jurors determined Monday that fired Denver DJ David Mueller assaulted the pop star by grabbing her backside during a backstage meet-and-greet.
The six-woman, two-man jury also found that Swift’s mother and radio liaison were within their rights to contact Mueller’s bosses.
Mueller sued the Swifts and their radio handler, Frank Bell, seeking up to $3 million for his ruined career.
Just before closing arguments, the judge dismissed Taylor Swift from Mueller’s lawsuit and drastically reduced the amount Mueller could collect.
The singer-songwriter said in her countersuit that she wanted a symbolic $1 and the chance to stand up for other women.
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A little patchy rain will push in from the west this morning, but this will break up as it goes so eastern areas should stay dry with just a little more cloud arriving by lunchtime.
Ahead of the cloud temperatures will quickly rise, and in the sunshine it will feel very warm with highs of 26 Celsius (79F).
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Glasgow Fort has announced a boost to its store range, with new arrivals expected to provide more than 150 additional jobs.
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Officials are investigating after two women were found dead in the Bryn Mawr section of Radnor Township on Monday night. The women were in a twin home on the first block of Lowry Lane, only several blocks from Villanova University.
Police Superintendent William Colarulo told Main Line Media News that both women appeared to suffer gunshot wounds in what’s being described as an extensive crime scene close to the Garrett Hill station of the Norristown High-Speed Line.
Delaware County CID, Radnor Detectives, and Radnor police are investigating the incident as a murder-suicide.
Police were reportedly called to the area around 7:05 p.m. Monday and blocked off areas surrounding the Garrett Hill station.
One neighbor told Main Line Media News that the women had just recently moved to the street.
Investigators collected evidence for several hours while wearing protective suits. No further information about the victims has been released.
Nepal Police on Tuesday rescued an Indian teenager and arrested four persons for allegedly abducting him for ransom.
Pradeep Kumar Yadav, 16, who hails from Bihar’s Nirmali town, was abducted on April 5. He was rescued early morning from a house in Lahan Municipality-15 of Siraha district, about 242 kms from Kathmandu, The Himalayan Times reported.
Four suspects — Ramesh Lama, Jayaram Yadav, Kishun Yadav and Deep Narayan Yadav — have been arrested. A joint team raided Lama’s house where Yadav was held hostage, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Hira Bahadur Pandey said.
The accused had demanded money from the boy’s father in Bihar for his safe release, the officer was quoted as saying by the report. The boy will be handed over to his family after investigation, police added.
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This September 9, 2014, file photo shows the Apple Watch displayed during an Apple special event at the Flint Center for the Performing Arts in Cupertino, California.
Apple and Aetna held secret meetings last week to bring Apple's health- and fitness-tracking device, Apple Watch, to Aetna customers, according to three sources who spoke with CNBC.
Aetna, which covers an estimated 23 million people, is negotiating a deal with Apple to either provide the smartwatch for free or at a discounted rate to its members.
Recently, Apple has focused on developing new health sensors for people with chronic disease, according to a CNBC report in April.
Apple Watch recently surpassed Fitbit as the top-selling health-tracking device, after shipments reached an estimated 22 million in early 2017.
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COLORADO SPRINGS — Firefighters in Colorado plucked eight animals they thought were puppies from a storm drain, only to find out later they were young red foxes.
Video of the would-be rescue showed a Colorado Springs firefighter lifting the squirming foxes one by one from the storm drain and placing them on a sheet.
The animals were then turned over to The Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region, where a vet determined they were not dogs but foxes.
State wildlife manager Travis Sauder told CBS4 it's not uncommon for people to come across young wild animals at this time of year.
Sauder says the baby foxes would be returned to where they were found in hopes their mother was still around. If not, he says they'll be taken to a rehabilitation facility.
New Delhi: In a major setback to Telugu film industry, actor and comedian Vijay Sai reportedly committed suicide at the age of 38.Sai who was undergoing a bad phase both financially and careerwise, ended his life on Monday morning near Yusufguda in Hyderabad. His body was found hanging in his apartment.According to reports , his parents were present in the house at the time he committed suicide. The exact reason behind suicide is not found yet.If talks are to be believed , the actor was suffering from depression due to financial problems . According to police , there were some cases against the actor. Also he was allegedly living separately from his wife since two years. So there is not just one angle. The police is probing all the angles.Vijay Sai is best known for his performances in Bommarillu and Ammayilu Abbayilu.
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Four unidentified gunmen have killed the newly sworn-in Ukanafun Local Government Area Secretary, Ime Atakpa.
Mr. Atakpa was shot while in his farm in his backyard at Ukanafun on Sunday.
His wife, Imo , who disclosed this to newsmen , said they went to Ukanafun for Easter service.
She said prior to the church's service they decided to check on some pigs in the farm.
While she and the children were in the house, she heard gunshots.
When she tried to find where the sound of the gunfire emanated, she saw four masked men walking away from the compound.
The Akwa Ibom Police Public Relations Officer, Chukwu Ikechukwu, confirmed the incident.
Mr. Okechukwu, a deputy superintendent of police, said four gunmen shot the late council secretary in the stomach.
He added that he died on the way to hospital.
"The man was in his farm in Ukanafun LGA when four unidentified gunmen shot him," he said.
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Authorities have temporarily closed two stretches of Detroit freeways to search for shell casings or other evidence in the apparently random shootings of four vehicles last week.
State police Lt. Michael Shaw says Monday likely would be the final day for such a search because snow is expected and snowplows will be clearing the pavement.
About two miles of westbound Interstate 94 on Detroit’s east side was expected to be closed for no more than 20 minutes, followed by a similar stretch of Interstate 96 on the west side.
Authorities have said they believe Thursday’s shootings are linked. A motorist on I-94 was shot in the leg. No one was hurt in the other three vehicles that were shot.
Police say they’re looking for a silver or gray sedan.
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Samsung’s Galaxy S9 is now just a few weeks away from being officially shown to the world.
This new flagship certainly appears exciting with the device looking set to include a swathe of improvements over its predecessor.
Faster processor, improved battery life and an updated design - which will see the fingerprint scanner move to a more convenient position - all look certain to be included.
Samsung has also teased some major improvements to the camera with the Korean firm saying: “On February 25, Samsung Electronics will showcase the next generation of Galaxy devices that reimagines the camera and redefines the way you share your moments.”
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Five weapons were reported stolen to the Paris Police Monday morning. Paris Police worked a burglary in the 4200-block of Castlegate. An unknown person took a handgun from a vehicle.
The owner of another handgun reported it missing from their vehicle in the 400-block of Johnson Woods Dr. An unknown suspect took a .40-caliber and jewelry.
Another person reported that an unknown suspect had taken two rifles from their truck. That occurred in the 2600-block of Lamar Ave.
An unknown person took a woman’s purse in the 3500-block of NE Loop 286. The bag contained a .380-caliber handgun.
Officers worked a fraud complaint in the 2000-block of Bonham. An unknown person passed a counterfeit $100 bill during a business transaction. The suspect reportedly fled the scene before police arrived.
A person reported to the Police Department that they had possibly been sexually assaulted.
Paris Police responded to 121 calls for service and arrested two people over the past 24 hours ending at 6:00 am Tuesday (Jul 3).
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MILWAUKEE (AP) — Federal prosecutors allege a Turkish businessman helped illegally route Wisconsin-made outboard engines and boat generators to the Iranian navy.
Forty-year-old Resit Tavan of Istanbul appeared in U.S. District Court in Milwaukee Monday. Tavan was arrested in Romania in June on an international warrant.
Tavan, his Turkish company and a manager there are accused of conspiring to defraud the U.S. and to smuggle American-made products to Iran.
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports the indictment alleges they failed to obtain the special licenses needed to get around trade embargoes against Iran in place since 1995. Instead, the defendants allegedly negotiated the export of the engines and generators to Turkey, then re-exported them to Iran.
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PLACENTIA (CBSLA) — A Placentia homeowner got a rude awakening Wednesday when he found a transient taking a shower in her bathroom.
Robert Jensen, 39, was arrested on suspicion of burglary and possession of stolen property. Police say his last known address was in Brawley, in Imperial County.
Officers were called out to the 1000 block of Powell Drive at about 7:30 a.m. after the elderly female homeowner, who was the only person in the house, woke up to the sound of the shower running, according to the Placentia Police Department.
Police say Jensen had shook her bedroom’s rear sliding door to unlock it, then walked passed the sleeping woman to get into the bathroom. When the homeowner heard the shower running, she went outside to call the police.
He allegedly stole a wallet and a jacket, leaving behind some of his clothes in the upstairs bathroom, before running away onto a nearby golf course, where he was arrested on the 7th hole off Alta Vista.
The mother of an 11-year-old Perth girl who suffered a catastrophic brain injury after a severe electric shock at their public housing property says she expects to get an ex-gratia payment from the state government.
Denishar Woods was shocked with up to 230 volts when she touched a garden tap at a Beldon property in March.
Her mother Lacey Harrison told AAP on Thursday she had met with Housing Minister Peter Tinley and a lawsuit against the state government was likely to be settled out of court.
press release: Calling all superheroes, villains, princes and princesses - don your capes and crowns and show off your moves! Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR) is holding the Capes & Crowns Family Dance Party on Friday, October 20, 6-8pm at MSCR East, 4620 Cottage Grove Rd.
Children ages three and older and a participating adult can enjoy dancing, crafts and games. The fee is $5 per child for ages three years and older. Please register the child only. Adults and children, ages two years and under, are free with a registered participant. Pre-registration is recommended, the deadline is Wednesday, October 18. Use course #16238 to register at www.mscr.org or call 204-3021 for more information.
MSCR is a department of the Madison Metropolitan School District and offers a wide range of affordable and accessible programs for all ages including arts, enrichment, fitness, sports, swimming, afterschool programs and more.
The Republican-led Tennessee House has passed legislation aiming to require certain able-bodied TennCare recipients to spend 20 hours a week working, volunteering or attending school.
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Two more men have been identified and now are facing charges in connection with the 25 person parking lot fight that recently took place on April 12th at Athens Drive High School in Raleigh.
Craig Anthony Campbell, 19 and Khadeem Fleming, 21 have been arrested because of their involvement in the brawl. Read more in the link below.
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MONTEREY PARK >> Authorities Wednesday identified a man who was fatally stabbed in Monterey Park during an argument over a parking space with two other men, who were arrested.
The stabbing occurred about 12:30 a.m. Saturday in the 1200 block of College View Drive, according to the sheriff’s department. Michael Villar, 26, of Monterey Park died at a hospital, said coroner’s Assistant Chief Ed Winter.
Victor Garcia, 55, and Moises Garcia, 57, were taken into custody in connection with the stabbing and are both being held in lieu of $2 million bail. It was unclear if the suspects were related.
Lt. Rodney Moore of the Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau told the San Gabriel Valley Tribune the three men argued over a parking space, but there “might be other mitigating factors.”
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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Construction is underway on a new state-of-the-art YMCA in Montgomery County.
The bulldozers are busy on Davisville Road at the former Willow Grove Day Camp site in Upper Moreland. Shaun Elliott, president and CEO of the Philadelphia Freedom Valley YMCA, says the new facility will replace two old and dated locations.
“Our Abington branch is about 103 years old and our Hatboro area branch is 65 years old,” Elliott said. “We’re combining the two in a new facility and actually the combined facility will be larger than the two Y’s combined.
The new the complex will cost more than $30 million and feature several pools, huge gyms and room for more than 20,000 members.
“This is the new model for the Y, where we have modern amenities,” Elliott said. “And what we’re trying to really do is we want to have a place where people feel comfortable coming and connecting.
The Abington and Hatboro properties are being sold.
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A Pennsylvania truck driver was arrested Friday on charges of driving under the influence and being in possession of methamphetamine. According to police reports, Matthew D. Header, 46, of Sunbury, Pennsylvania, was pulled over Friday for inspection at the Tennessee Highway Patrol scales on Interstate 81. During the investigation, police reported that Header appeared to be under the influence and performed poorly on a field sobriety check.
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The Great Bend Bat Cats and El Dorado Broncos will play a scheduled Jayhawk League baseball doubleheader starting at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Al Burns Field.
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A collision involving three vehicles, including one that caught fire, was blocking some of the eastbound 91 Freeway lanes west of Green River Road on Monday afternoon, Aug. 14.
The crash, near the border of Riverside and Orange counties in Corona, was reported at 1:06 p.m. Initially, the two toll lanes and two general-purpose lanes were blocked, according to the California Highway Patrol website. One of the toll lanes reopened about 2 p.m.
A woman in one of the cars who said she was six months pregnant asked to be checked out, according to the CHP website. The vehicle that caught fire was described as a blue Dodge Neon.
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POLICE have withdrawn charges against a 24-year-old man in relation to the alleged rape of a two-year-old girl in Tennant Creek earlier this year.
The NT News reported this week that a 25-year-old had been charged with sexual intercourse without consent in relation to the February 15 incident.
“An ongoing police investigation identified new information that lead to the arrest of the second man and the withdrawal of this charge against the man,” NT Police said.
“He was charged shortly after the incident, which Sex Crime Detectives are continuing to investigate.
“The 24-year-old has now been released from custody.”
The matter involving the 25-year-old man charged earlier this week is still before the court.
Joe Governale, 94, of Patterson, sits next to a photo taken when he was in the U.S. Army. Governale served in the south Pacific during World War II from 1943-45. (The Daily Review/Zachary Fitzgerald)
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A suspect was taken into custody Monday evening after a police chase stretched from Thomasville to the Winston-Salem city limits.
The chase started around 6 p.m. in Thomasville. FOX8's cameras captured several police cars chasing the suspect through the city.
The chase ended when the suspect crashed the car at the intersection of Old Salisbury Road and Preston Woods Drive in Winston-Salem.
Police have not identified the suspect and there is no word on what prompted the chase.
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The comedy “Roseanne” wasn’t a big moneymaker for Walt Disney Co.’s ABC, but was nevertheless a crucial part of the network’s business.
ABC canceled the sitcom Tuesday after a racist tweet by show star Roseanne Barr about former Obama administration official Valerie Jarrett.
“Roseanne” drew a large audience, averaging about 18 million viewers...
Huberdeau scored the game-winning goal and added an assist in Saturday's 3-2 victory over Detroit.
Huberdeau's ascension continues. He now has 51 points in 50 games and he's riding a four-game, five-point streak (two goals, three assists). And in 16 games since Dec. 22, Huberdeau has nine goals and 10 assists, and has been held off the scoresheet just twice in that span. At 24, he's becoming one of the elite.
KOKRAJHAR: The Army has launched a massive hunt engaging helicopters and deploying over 1000 security personnel to catch two senior NDFB(S) militant leaders in Chirang district and the Manas Reserve Forest, defence sources said.
Based on specific input about the presence of dreaded NDFB(S) militants G Bidai and Batha, who have several police cases against them, Army units from Kokrajhar and Chirang districts in association with SSB jointly launched the massive operation in Chirang district and the Manas Reserve Forest along the Indo-Bhutan border since Sunday, the sources said last evening.
Stating that the Army also engaged tracker dogs to trace out the insurgents, the sources said more than 1000 security personnel had been deployed in the area for carrying out extensive search operations and cordoned off the area.
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The Solano College baseball team beat visiting Skyline, 9-4, on Tuesday in a nonleague battle.
The Falcons (4-3) scored three in the fourth and five more in the fifth to break it open.
American Canyon grad Jared Denning was 3-for-4 with a double, steal and two RBIs for Solano. Jack Priddy was 3-for-5 with two doubles and two RBIs and Andrew Flores was 2-for-5. Bethel grad Kenny Quilitan had a sacrifice fly and American Canyon grad Nate Gutierrez had an RBI.
Jackson Berry (2-0) got the win as he went 5 1/3 innings, allowing five hits and four runs, three earned. He struck out five and walked two. Rylan Haney notched the save after going the final 3 2/3 innings, allowing one hit and no runs. He struck out three.
The Falcons return to action (weather permitting) at Santa Rosa on Thursday.
YEREVAN, AUGUST 14, ARMENPRESS. Actor and screenwriter Joseph Bologna has died at the age of 82, The Hollywood Reporter reports.
He died at City of Hope hospital in Duarte, California. He was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer three years ago, his wife Renee Taylor said.
Bologna received an Oscar nomination for adapted screenplay, shared with his wife and David Zelag Goodman, for his work on Lovers and Other Strangers (1970). The couple had first written it for Broadway in a 1968 production directed by Charles Grodin.
Bologna's most notable onscreen appearance came as the slick King Kaiser, clearly modeled after comedy legend Sid Caesar, in the classic My Favorite Year.
New York Yankees Jordan Montgomery deliver the ball to the Chicago White Sox during the first inning of a baseball game, Monday, April 17, 2017, at Yankee Stadium in New York. New York Yankees Jordan Montgomery deliver the ball to the Chicago White Sox during the first inning of a baseball game, Monday, April 17, 2017, at Yankee Stadium in New York.
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Crooning definitely seemed to go out of fashion in the mid-fifties. With the rise of pop music and rock 'n' roll, there simply wasn't room for such jazz sounds.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will hold long-awaited talks with Donald Trump today. Are we on the precipice of an era of unrestrained settlement building and annexation of Palestinian land?
Donald Trump’s ultra right-wing national security advisor Michael Flynn has resigned less than a month into the administration over a scandal involving Russia. Now, establishment conservatives are poised to seize greater control of the Trump White House. Smolarek speaks with journalist Pepe Escobar about the significance of Flynn's resignation.
Secretary of Defence James Mattis is in Brussels for talks with NATO allies who are eager to get assurances about U.S. support for the alliance under President Trump. Will the United States continue to back NATO’s eastward march toward Russia? Mark Sleboda, international affairs and security analyst, discusses the importance of the visit by Mattis.
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John Dowd says he is speaking on his own behalf when he calls on Rod Rosenstein to end the Mueller investigation into Russia collusion; Ellison Barber has the latest details.
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People have been asking about the type of structure prevailing in The Gambia. Many started to question who should assume office when the President is no longer there.
Section 65 of the Constitution states that when the Office of President becomes vacant because of death or resignation or other causes as stsipulated in sections 63, 66 and 67 of the Constitution the Vice President will assume the seat, and if there is no Vice President in office at the time of the vacancy the Speaker of the National Assembly shall assume the office of President for the residue of the term of the former President.
Gambians, especially those who exercise executive power should know the provisions of the Constitution so that the decisions taken would be in line with the dictates of reason, justice, maturity and the national interest.
An Arlington man was in custody Sunday accused of being the hit-and-run suspect who ran over a young child in a hotel parking lot. Irving police arrested Johnson Saturday on unrelated charges to the hit-and-run, but he faces charges in the Grand Prairie incident.
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There are fresh warnings about safety while swimming and using airbeds during the sunny weather.
The call comes after Twins girls aged four and four men had a narrow escape recently before being rescued of Duncannon Beach.
The two girls had begun drifting on lilos when the alarm was raised.
A number of men including the girls’ father immediately jumped in but got in to difficulty.
All were quickly rescued by RNLI and the Coastguard.
Hugh Byrne of the RNLI says inflatables such as lilos are designed for pools and not the open sea where they can be very quickly swept out by offshore winds and the consequences can be frightening.
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One man was hospitalized after being stabbed by a 14-year-old inside a southeast valley residence, police said.
The domestic-related stabbing happened just after 6:30 p.m. on the 4900 block of East Russell Road, Metropolitan Police Department Lt. C.J. Jenkins said. The suspect and victim are not blood relatives, police said.
The 14-year-old is in custody, he said. The man, who lives in the residence, was transported to a local hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening.
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Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has said that the role of architects is vital in ensuring and enhancing quality of construction and conservation of built-up heritage.
Addressing the inaugural ceremony of 'Building Materials and Products Exhibition' in Lahore on Friday, he called upon Institute of Architects Pakistan to lend its expertise for preservation and maintenance of rich architectural heritage of the country so that this treasure could be protected for the future generations.
The Prime Minister said that roads, highways, public buildings, parks as well as motorways are also a tangible and important manifestation of architecture of Pakistan which is a burgeoning sector and integral part of the economy.
He said work on low-cost housing is in progress across the country and the builders should maintain quality of construction for such projects.
Earlier, the Prime Minister inaugurated the exhibition and visited various stalls, set up on the occasion.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – Asian Indian Americans of Central Pennsylvania is hosting a free health expo this weekend at Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC).
The expo features interactive workshops and presentations, and free health screenings for cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure and more.
Hands-on training on various fitness equipment will also be available.
The Health and Wellness Expo sponsored by PinnacleHealth happens Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. inside HACC’s gymnasium, which is located off of Cameron Street in Harrisburg.
There will be chances to win door prizes throughout the day.
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While addressing the Indian Community in Jakarta on Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that India remains in the heart of Indians living in Indonesia. PM Modi said, "Many of you are Indonesians but India is there in your hearts. I have seen utmost faith in Indians living in Indonesia toward India. The devotion that is there in you all for Indonesia, you are equally committed to your roots in India."
The comedy world is bidding farewell to Ralphie May.
E! News confirmed the stand-up comic who became a household name thanks to Last Comic Standing passed away Friday at 45-years-old. He leaves behind children April June and August James as well as his wife, fellow comedian Lahna Turner.
May's rep shared in a statement, "Ralphie had been battling pneumonia and had cancelled a handful of dates over the last month in an effort to recover. Earlier this morning at a private residence in Las Vegas his body was discovered, cause of death is cardiac arrest."
Only two days ago, the Global Gaming Expo honored May with the Casino Comedian of the Year award and was preparing to continue his residency at Harrah's Las Vegas.
I have to start by saying, I don’t think this was their fault.
Guns N’ Roses played Melbourne, Australia last night and there was a terrible traffic jam before the show. Many are saying that’s why the band started late.
Sure, Axl has been known to start shows up to 3 hours late – but not on this reunion tour. He’s been quite angelic, actually.
Then, when the band was introduced, the announcer called out SYDNEY instead of Melbourne, where they were playing. The crowd began to boo, as you might imagine.
It happens! And again, not Axl’s fault. I just feel I should defend him since he’s been so well-behaved on this tour and turning in some of the greatest performances of his career.
Oh yeah, and Angus Young joined the band on a couple of songs, including “Whole Lotta Rosie” below…
The 31-year-old Joplin allegedly stole more than $1 million in belongings from the Ketchikan, Alaska, home of Dr. Eric Garcia, and planned to have it all shipped to a home on Southeast 224th Street in Maple Valley, including a gold and coin collection worth $500,000. According to documents filed in King County Superior Court, Joplin visited Garcia in mid-March.
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April 15, 1947 was big day for baseball, and a big day for the country. On that day, Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in professional baseball.
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Longtime warden named to lead West Virginia Parole Board
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A longtime federal warden has been named to lead the West Virginia Parole Board.
The Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety says in a news release that Gov. Jim Justice appointed Terence O'Brien to a vacancy on the nine-member board and designated him as its chairman.
O'Brien spent more than 30 years working in the U.S. corrections system. He retired in 2016 after six years as warden at Hazelton, the state's largest federal prison complex.
Military Affairs Secretary Jeff Sandy says he believes O'Brien will ensure public safety and help released inmates become productive members of society. The department says West Virginia's recidivism rate of 25.2 percent is a 10-year low.
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Coates failed to play a snap during Sunday's 27-21 loss to the Packers.
Though the wideout was active for the first time since Week 11, Coates was relegated to sideline duty and finished the game without playing a single snap. Even with the Browns waiving Kenny Britt, Coates is still buried on the depth chart, and that doesn't figure to change in the near future.
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Students arrive and participate in St. Mark's High School prom on May 24, 2018, at the Deerfield Country Club. Photo by Donna Harding, courtesy of St. Mark's High School
[HAMBURG] Shallow water after dry weather in December continues to prevent cargo vessels from sailing fully loaded on the Rhine and Danube rivers in Germany, traders said on Monday.
All of the Rhine and Danube in Germany is too shallow for normal sailings with some barges in central Germany only able to sail 30 per cent full, they said.
Loads are being divided among several vessels instead of being carried by a single craft, increasing transport costs for cargo owners. "This is a cost problem. Cargo is still being delivered but it has to be transferred to land transport," one German grain trader said.
Mostly dry weather is forecast in river catchment areas in Germany and Switzerland in coming days and little immediate improvement in water levels is in sight.
The Rhine is an important shipping route for commodities including grains, minerals, coal and oil products including heating oil. The Danube is a major route for east European grain exports, especially maize, to western Europe.
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Mother’s lips meet gravel blackened knees and bug stung toes,
while mice host tea parties in Father’s beard.
Dandelion lovers taunt Mother.
Almond whites surrender from the clothesline.
She’s spent too much time building rivers in the sky
and homes underground.
Father protects a nest of blue eggs from storm,
convinced life is worth rescue.
Now.
Children stab with window frames,
flower shaped scars don’t belong on soft skin.
Rattled, caged and confused,
Mother and sunflowers vanish.
Chalked lines on sidewalk fade with rain,
avocados in the corner store rot.
Father’s currency is sludge
and digging is hard.
Children make mud pies under oak tree,
new life squirms below.
Red robins on the plastic swing set
consume the caterpillar army one by one.
West Marshall offensive lineman Luke Pinnick may just be wrapping up his freshman year of high school but was able to visit Iowa City earlier in the spring. “I visited Iowa for their spring game," ...
Five people were injured during a four-car crash on the Dan Ryan Expressway on Saturday afternoon.
The wreck happened about 4 p.m. in the outbound lanes near 91st Street, according to an Illinois State Police trooper.
Five people were taken to hospitals, said Chicago Fire Dept. Deputy District Chief Michael Del Greco. One was seriously hurt, one was in fair condition, and three others were in good condition and taken to area hospitals, Del Greco said.
Five other people declined medical attention, he said.
The man believed to be connected to the disappearance of 9-year-old Diana Alvarez will be sentenced Monday afternoon on federal child porn charges.
Jorge Guerrero was convicted in May after a half-hour of jury deliberations.
The sentencing was scheduled for 10:30, but Guerrero's attorney asked for time to speak with him, so the hearing was rescheduled to 2:30.
During the investigation into Diana's disappearance, investigators discovered pornographic images on Guerrero's phone, including some images of the missing girl.
Diana went missing in May 2016. Guerrero has not been charged in her disappearance.
Diana's mother is expected to make a statement in court, and for the first time, her brother and sister will in the courtroom as well.
ABC7 will be in the courtroom. Count on us for updates.
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LONG BEACH, Calif. — TJ Shorts II made a running 3-pointer with 1.9 seconds remaining in double overtime to lift UC Davis past Long Beach State 105-104 on Saturday night.
Deishuan Booker drove the paint and floated his jump shot off the glass to give Long Beach State a two-point lead with 6.9 seconds left. Following a time out, Shorts took the ball at midcourt and dribbled the floor before lifting his game-winning shot that hit nothing but net. Booker's desperation 3-point shot was off at the buzzer.
Shorts finished with a career-high 31 points. Siler Schneider added 27 points for UC Davis (16-7, 7-2 Big West), which entered the game tied with UC Santa Barbara atop the conference standings.
Gabe Levin scored a career-high and program-best 45 points for Long Beach State (12-14, 6-4). He was 10 of 20 from the field and 24-of-28 shooting from the line, and surpassed Ed Ratleff, who scored 43 points against Pacific in 1972.
Just like we have every summer for the last 18 years, we’re opening the polls for Best of the Coast the entire month of July.
That means all of your most important opinions—like who really makes the best pizza in town—are finally going to be heard.
And don’t worry if you can’t get through the full ballot in one try. Voting is open through July 31, so you can take it one category at a time. Or even fill out a paper version if that’s more your style—we’re printing it in all of our July issues, starting with this Thursdays. Just don’t forget to mail it in when you’re done.
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The approval of the sale of Time Warner's (TWX +0.5% ) only TV station marks another step clearing the way for AT&T's (T +0.2% ) proposed $85B buyout of the content powerhouse.
The FCC has signed off on the sale of Atlanta station WPCH to Meredith (MDP +0.2% ) -- which in turn removes the key reason why that agency might want to examine AT&T's acquisition overall.
That leaves a smaller hurdle in an antitrust review by the Dept. of Justice, though the potential opposition of President Trump (who had said during the presidential campaign that he opposed the deal) still remains a wild card.
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Antoine Vermette was given a 10-minute game misconduct for “abuse of official” in an Anaheim Ducks win over the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday. Vermette lost a faceoff in the 3rd period and apparently didn’t care for the way the puck was dropped. He stood there for a moment after the faceoff and then hit linesman Shandor Alphonso in the back of the leg. This caused great confusion amongst the teams and announcers. According to ESPN, the NHL rule book says that Vermette could be looking at a 10-game suspension.
On Friday, August 4 from 4–5 p.m. the City of Milwaukee Department of Neighborhood Services, Safe and Sound, and artist Tia Richardson will be hosting Community Paint Day with the Mayor at the “Sherman Park Rising” mural. Community Paint Day with the Mayor is open to everyone and will allow participants to contribute to the growth and future of Sherman Park.
Located at 4715 W. Center St., “Sherman Park Rising” is an in-progress mural that represents the undergoing transformation of the Sherman Park community. Members of the community will be able to make an impact by painting the mural alongside elected officials, including Mayor Barrett, Alderman Russell Stamper II and Alderman Khalif Rainey.
The mural has received positive feedback from the community and is expected to be completed at the end of summer.
For updates on the mural and Sherman Park Community visit https://www.facebook.com/spcommunityassociation/.
BEIJING (AP) - Leaders of 28 countries are set to attend a Chinese summit next month showcasing President Xi Jinping's signature foreign policy plan, but few will hail from major Western countries.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Tuesday that Vladimir Putin of Russia, Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey and Spain's Mariano Rajoy are among those slated to appear next month in Beijing for a summit to discuss Xi's "One Belt, One Road" infrastructure investment program to stitch together the Eurasian continent.
Wang said leaders from France and Germany will not attend due to their domestic election schedules, not because they snubbed China.
China has sought to frame Xi's vision for the China-led development program as an inclusive project rather than a statement of geopolitical ambitions that should concern the West.
Widow of Washington dockworker files wrongful death lawsuit
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The widow of a Washington state dockworker killed when a mooring line snapped on a cargo ship has filed a $15 million wrongful death lawsuit against the ship's owner and operators.
Byron Jacobs, of Longview, was killed June 28 while he was attending the vessel at the Port of Longview.
The Oregonian/OregonLive says Megan Jacobs filed a lawsuit on behalf of her husband. The lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court in Portland, Oregon, names SE Harmony Corp., the Taiwan-based vessel owner, and Bright Charter Shipping Ltd., which managed and operated the ship.
The lawsuit alleges they repositioned the ship without checking if the crew was in danger and did not provide safe lines to shift the ship.
The vessel owner and operators couldn't be immediately reached for comment.
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Ohio native Renee Dion grew up in a musical family with her jazz DJ father and schoolteacher mother encouraging her passion for songwriting. Studying poetry, music management and creative writing at Chicago’s Columbia College helped hone her talents, as did the formation of her first band. Stints in Los Angeles and Atlanta further shaped the singer’s experimental soul sound. Now back in Columbus, Ohio, Dion released her latest album, Haven, in September and calls it “an intimate view into the space of a woman rediscovering herself.” Sharing its songs and others from her catalog as part of her first national tour, Dion will play The Town Pump Tavern in Black Mountain on Tuesday, July 10, at 9 p.m. Free to attend. avl.mx/52b. Photo courtesy of Dion
DETROIT - Beth Griffith-Manley and Tony Frost are one of five "Detroit Duets" that will be performing live on Monday, June 26 on Local 4's broadcast of "The Ford Fireworks" presented by The Parade Company. The show will also be live streamed on ClickOnDetroit.com beginning at 8 p.m.
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May 2 Hotel operator Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc reported a 25.2 percent rise in quarterly revenue on Tuesday, as more people booked its rooms at higher prices.
Net income attributable to Hilton stockholders was $74 million, or 22 cents per share, in the first quarter ended March. 31. The company reported net income of $309 million, or 94 cents per share, a year earlier.
Excluding items, the company earned 38 cents per share in the first quarter.
Revenue rose to $2.16 billion from $1.73 billion. (Reporting by Radhika Rukmangadhan in Bengaluru; Editing by Sai Sachin Ravikumar)
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Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota wants to play this weekend, but his coach wants to wait to make that determination.
Via Jim Wyatt of the team’s official website, Mariota said Friday he wants to play Sunday against the the Dolphins, but it will depend on his rehab from a hamstring injury.
Mariota had to leave last week’s loss to the Texans, and has been limited in practice this week. The Titans also signed Brandon Weeden this week as insurance.
Coach Mike Mularkey said that Mariota would be a game-time decision, which means he’ll have the questionable tag when the official injury report comes out later this afternoon.
The Greenville County Sheriff's Office said a 57-year-old woman who went missing on Wednesday morning was found safe that afternoon.
Deputies said Randie Blanchard was last seen around 10 a.m. on Ghana Drive.
Blanchard is known to suffer from schizophrenia and has shown symptoms of memory loss, deputies said.
A CodeRED alert was issued to residents in the area and bloodhounds assisted in the search for Blanchard.
Shortly before 5 p.m., deputies said Blanchard had been found safe.
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Prime Minister Netanyahu emphasized at the European Union headquarters in Brussels the importance of Jerusalem to the Jewish people.
]Netanyahu added, "Israel extends its hand to its Palestinian neighbors for peace."
DICKSON COUNTY, Tenn. (AP)  Authorities: Tennessee sheriff's deputy fatally shot; 'armed and dangerous' suspect still at large.
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Lake Lawn Resort is partnering with the Delavan-Delavan Lake Area Chamber of Commerce to bring the 14th annual Cars Time Forgot Car Show to the resort’s lakeside grounds. Nearly 1,000 custom cars, drag cars, stock cars, trucks, motorcycles and other special interest vehicles will be showcased along the shores of Delavan Lake. New this year, the original Mystery Machine from “Scooby Doo” will be on display, courtesy of the Volo Auto Museum, and Andrew Tully’s Wounded Warrior Mustang. The specialty Camaro and Firebird will be popular exhibits for spectators to check out, this 50th anniversary year for both.
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Man shot while riding in vehicle in Washington Heights
A man was shot while riding in a vehicle Monday morning in the South Side Washington Heights neighborhood.
The 19-year-old man was a passenger in a vehicle in the 800 block of West 99th Street at 11:26 a.m. when he was shot multiple times in the legs, according to Chicago Police.
He was taken in serious condition to Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, police said.
What does it mean to be human? Primatologist Natalia Reagan tries to unlock the answers, with a little help from paleoanthropologist Marc Kissel, diving deep into the history of the hominoid lineage. You’ll hear about the evolution of wisdom, the importance of “symbolic thinking,” and why societal examples of behavior are more important than individual examples of behavior when studying the fossil record.
You’ll also hear how Marc’s work on Notre Dame’s “Evolution of Wisdom” project could help us better understand ourselves – and why it’s so hard to flesh out wisdom from the fossil record. You’ll learn about the evolutionary mystery of language.
You’ll also find out if teeth can tell us anything about signs of compassion and altruism amongst early humans. All that, plus, our trio answers previously submitted Cosmic Queries about losing hair, what humans will look like 500,000 years from now, whether another intelligent species could rise to power?
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MOSCOW (AP) — Russia’s main intelligence agency says it has foiled a plot led by two Soviet-born militants fighting for the Islamic State group in Syria.
The FSB said in a statement on Monday it arrested four people suspected of plotting a series of attacks, two of whom were supposed to blow themselves up on Moscow’s transit system and in a shop. The FSB said they discovered a lab outside Moscow where improvised explosive devices were made.
The intelligence agency said the attacks were directed by two senior militants who fight on the side of IS in Syria and hail from the former Soviet Union.
The suspects arrested outside Moscow were not identified, but the FSB said one of them is a Russian national and three others are from Central Asia.
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Borough Market Reopens After London Bridge Terror Attack
Traders held a minute’s silence to pay tribute to the eight victims of the terror attack which hit the market and nearby London Bridge.
Ana Kristine L. Absalon pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges in the U.S. District Court of Guam on Nov. 27 and to felony charges in the Superior Court of Guam on Nov. 28.
The government of Guam claims that Absalon prepared the tax returns of four individuals, which Prestige Automobiles used to register six automobiles at the Department of Revenue and Taxation as part of a scheme to defraud taxpayers. GovGuam estimates that 61 automobiles were registered or shipped and that these transactions took place from about October 2013 to July 2015.
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A record-breaking 1 million people visited Glacier in July, up 23 percent from last year. Park officials are stuck dealing with overcrowded parking lots, more medical emergencies, and a shortage of open campsites.
While the number of visitors has fluctuated in past decades, it’s been on the rise over the past five years. Some attribute the park’s popularity to low gas prices (perfect for road trips!) and all the envy-inducing photos making their way to Instagram, while others blame our old pal climate change: All but 26 of the 150 glaciers that existed in Glacier National Park in the late 1800s have melted away, and scientists say it’s “inevitable” we’ll lose the rest. Such predictions have prompted a wave of “doomsday tourists” who want to catch a glimpse of climate change in action.
“People tell us they want to see glaciers before they’re gone,” Pamela Smith, a Glacier campground volunteer, told the Missoulian. “They have come here to see the impacts of climate change for themselves.”
Hougang United stormed into the semi-finals of the RHB Singapore Cup with a 4-0 thumping of Cambodian side Nagaworld FC at the Jalan Besar Stadium last night.
A brace from Pablo Rodriguez, and a goal each by Fareez Farhan and Syahiran Miswan, sealed an 8-1 aggregate win.
Hougang will meet Philippine side Global Cebu in the semi-finals that will be played at the end of next month. Either Home United or Brunei DPMM will meet Albirex Niigata in the other semi-final. Home lead 3-1 from the first leg ahead of tomorrow's return leg.
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Portland, Or. – Someone has vandalized the downtown office of the Portland Rose Festival. The front glass door was shattered by a big rock. The vandalism comes just a few days before the Festival’s Starlight Parade. No damage estimate is available yet.
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Iqbal Zafar Jhagra Wednesday greeted whole nation and especially tribal people over merger of FATA into KP province.
In a call on meeting with Federal Minister of State Ghalib Khan here at Governor House, he said FATA merger would usher a new era of development and prosperity in the tribal areas, for which he said the whole nation deserve greetings—APP
Erlin is likely to make the Padres' Opening Day roster as a long reliever, the San Diego Union-Tribute reports.
Erlin has been out for nearly two years following Tommy John surgery. He's unlikely to crack the rotation to start the year, but he's out of options, so he's likely to be kept around as a long reliever and could earn the occasional spot start. It's tough to be sure what Erlin will be this year following such a long absence. Prior to his injury, he recorded a 4.54 ERA and a 3.78 FIP in 148.2 major-league innings. He avoids walks (5.7 percent walk rate) but doesn't strike out enough batters (17.8 percent strikeout rate) to be anything more than a back-end starter.
The official is accused of hiding a fighter in his Maiduguri home.
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SASKATOON — Saskatchewan Roughriders' wide receiver Duron Carter has been charged with marijuana possession.
Court records and a release from the team indicate Carter was arrested and charged Thursday night at the Saskatoon airport.
Carter has been released from custody and is to make his first appearance in provincial court on March 27.
The Canadian Football League has declined comment.
On Nov. 25, Carter was arrested in Winnipeg and charged with possession of a controlled substance.
The 26-year-old athlete was named the Roughriders' most outstanding player for the 2016-17 CFL season and he signed a one-year extension with the team on Jan. 22.
"We can confirm there was an incident last night where Duron Carter was charged with marijuana possession,” the team said Friday in a statement.
"We are working to gather more information and continue to monitor the situation." (CKOM)
By CKOM, The Canadian Press
As he posed for photos with military commanders and their families before a dinner at the White House on Thursday, President Trump made a head-scratching remark that was equal parts confusing and ominous.
"You guys know what this represents? Maybe it's the calm before the storm," he said. Reporters instantly started shouting questions, primarily, "What storm?" Trump replied by repeating his earlier comment: "It could be, the calm, the calm before the storm." Again, reporters asked him what he meant, and if the storm had anything to do with Iran or ISIS, and again, Trump did not answer. Instead, he said "the world's greatest military people" were in the room, and they were going to enjoy their evening. While Trump never revealed what storm might be coming or why he thinks anything related to his tumultuous presidency could be described as "calm," he did finally tell reporters that "you'll find out" one day what he's talking about.
Roller coaster enthusiasts were left stranded after a power outage shut down several rides at Six Flags Fiesta Texas in San Antonio.
Rene Trevizo captured the power outage, which occured just before 5pm on Saturday, on video, where many rides, including the Superman and the Sky Screamer were left inoperable, and many riders left suspended high above the ground.
According to Six Flags spokeswoman Sydne Purvis, every rider made it safely to the ground, and the outage only lasted a few minutes. Workers performed full safety checks on both rides at the end of business Saturday.
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The City of Summerside is warning residents to expect heavier than normal truck traffic over the next three days.
The city said in a news release that a ship will be unloaded at the Port of Summerside's Marine Terminal, starting early Monday and continuing until 11 p.m.
It will also continue Tuesday and Wednesday, weather permitting.
The truck traffic is expected along Heather Moyse Drive, Water Street, Water Street East and Read Drive areas of the city.
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The annual Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest is finally here.
The competetive eating challenge will place the world's best eaters at the Fourth of July event. The competition will take place at Nathan's Famous Corporation original restaurant at Coney Island, New York. The event is hosted at the corner of Surf and Stillwell.
The competition pits the world's best competitive eaters against one another to see who can eat the most hot dogs in a 10-minute time span.
Ten-time champion Joey Chestnut will be back to defend his crown after he ate 72 hot dogs last year. Since 2007m Chestnut has won all but one of the contests. In 2015, he was defeated by Matt Stonie by two hot dogs.
The wonner of Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest wins $10,000.
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The Chipley First Presbyterian Church would like to invite the community to a reception honoring their pastor, Jack Homoney, for his years of service to the congregation. The reception will be Sunday, April 29, from 3 to 4 p.m.
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(WSPA) — The Phantom of the Opera returns to the Peace Center in downtown Greenville. They have shows Friday, Saturday and Sunday. If you ca…
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday morning's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Daily 4 Morning" game were:
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Partial Metro-North Harlem Line service has been restored after a service was suspended earlier Monday afternoon when a rail car on a passenger train derailed after hitting a tree near the Hawthorne station. Service was initially suspended between Hartsdale and Southeast.
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I know this because for 10 years, I’ve helped companies use social media to connect with their consumers.
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PHOTOGRAPHY Winners in Hollywood
The Morrison Hotel Gallery in the legendary Sunset Marquis in Hollywood was the scene for the opening night of the photo exhibit titled “Winners” celebrating Grammy and Oscar stars. The Feb 9 event was open to lucky invited guests, who were entertained by a DJ spinning soulful grooves while sipping drinks from the open bar and enjoying non-stop appetizers. Afterwards, American rhythm and blues band Vintage Trouble played a live set of their best tunes.
World-renowned music and Hollywood photographer Timothy White was on hand to greet and mingle with the guests. White is co-owner of the Morrison Hotel Gallery and curates art found throughout the hotel. Some of his work is also included in the Winners exhibit.
Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman left for Moscow Wednesday to meet his Russian counterpart, Sergey Shoygu.
Before leaving, Liberman tweeted: "I am about to leave for a work visit in Russia.."
"The main focus our security system was, and still is, the expansion of Iran and it proxies in Syria," he said.
Liberman's visit to Russia comes a day after the escalation in the Gaza border Tuesday.
Violence on the border ceased Wednesday.
On Monday, Channel 2 News reported that Jerusalem and Moscow reached an understanding to keep Iranian and Hezbollah forces away from Syria’s border with Israel on the Golan Heights.
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Two women from Walker Street in Lowell are facing felony assault and armed robbery charges after police say they beat and robbed a 19-year-old woman at a house party in an attack that may have been broadcast on Facebook Live. Officers were called to 54 Fourth St. Tuesday at 12:03 a.m., for a report of a past assault, and arrived to discover a 19-year-old woman who had been badly beaten earlier in the night, according to Capt.
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One of the worst kept secrets is that the next Chevrolet Corvette will be a mid-engine car. Adn the reason is because the current architecture has been taken as far as it can go.
Some good guess renderings have leaked so we wanted to ask if you like it and do you think it will be a huge success or will the move to mid-engine alienate and upset the Corvette traditionalists?
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The Warren County Sheriff's Office is searching for three missing foster children.
Through investigations, police determined that Amber Smith, 17, Jasmine Davis, 15, and Jasmine's baby Mya Davis, 1, ran away from their Bowling Green home at 212 Countrywood Place on foot.
Police believe an unknown subject with a vehicle aided in the trio's escape. All three juveniles are registered as missing persons.
Anyone with information regarding their whereabouts is encouraged to call the Warren County Sheriff's Office at 270-842-1633.
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– WWE posted the following video with Mickie James reacting to getting a rematch against Becky Lynch on Smackdown tonight:
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The Charlotte Observer reporter to whom Panthers quarterback Cam Newton directed a sexist comment Wednesday has apologized for racially offensive tweets from 2012 and 2013 unearthed by a Twitter user.
"There is no excuse for these tweets and the sentiment behind them. I am deeply sorry and apologize," Jourdan Rodrigue said in a written apology.
The Twitter user Wednesday night replied to Rodrigue's tweet that referenced Newton's comment with a screen shot of her older tweets.
But it's "funny" to be racist? pic.twitter.com/ss2JcGRJ5j — Peter Moon (@PeterGeraldMoon) October 5, 2017
Newton on Wednesday, before answering a question from Rodrigue about wide receiver Devin Funchess and the routes he runs, said, "It's funny to hear a female talk about routes like that. It's funny."
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The charges related to an alleged mortgage loan scam laid against three Greater Toronto Area professionals were dismissed in a Burlington provincial courtroom September 25.
A charge of criminal interest rate laid by Halton Regional Police Service’s Fraud Unit in 2016 was dismissed against Diljit Singh, of Milton, Kirin Singh, of Mississauga, and Jason Bogle, of Toronto. The charge against a fourth individual, Sundeep Singh Saggu, of Woodbridge, was withdrawn October 27, 2016, according to court records.
The Las Vegas Valley saw a cool down on May 1 when rain storms passed through the valley. Rain was expected Wednesday with cooler temperatures to follow through the week before another heat up.
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GRAND RAPID, Mich. (WOOD) – Today the WOOD TV8 Staff and members of the community came together to honor and remember former WOOD TV8 Sports Director Warren Reynolds.
Over 130 people came out to the golf outing at Thousand Oaks Golf Club. The event supports two of Warren’s favorite causes, Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital and the Grand Rapids Sports Hall of Fame.
It’s the 18th annual golf event, and it’s been 17 years since Warren passed away after a battle with cancer. When Warren wasn’t on air covering West Michigan sports he was an active member of our community supporting children, families and local sports.
Find out more about how you can get involved with the event next year.
Get involved and support the great work helping kids at the Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital.
Learn about the Grand Rapids Sports Hall of Fame.
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Youngsters from across the area glammed up to take part in the biggest music and dance competition of the year.
Among the Rock Challenge competitors from our area performing at the Guildhall on Monday night were pupils from Court Lane Junior Academy, Cosham, Solent Junior School, in Drayton, and Whiteley’s Cornerstone C of E Primary School.
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Ray (concussion) will make a rehab appearance at High-A Visalia on Thursday, Fox Sports Arizona reports.
Ray had a successful simulated game on Saturday and will be taking the ball on normal rest when he makes his rehab appearance. If all goes well on Thursday, expect that to be his only rehab appearance, with a return to the majors possible at some point during next week's series against the Mets.
Thembisa Mdoda came out guns blazing against a Twitter user for racist comments about apartheid, which resulted in a heated exchange between the two.
It is unclear if the user, who goes under the name 'Johnny Roodt', is a real person or if it is a parody account.
The debacle unfolded on Twitter after 'Johnny' tweeted about being frustrated about the service at King Shaka International Airport.
"Bags have been dribbling out a few at a time for 25 minutes. One of the things I hate most about ending Apartheid…is that our civilisation has to be reduced to theirs," tweeted the user.
The man attacked a foreign student in a bar; now, he faces three years' prison and is the first Slovak in custody under new, stricter rules. The man aged 31 and identified as Peter P. from BanskA Bystrica, who attacked a Frenchman aged 20 on January 12 in a night club, has been charged by the National Criminal Agency investigator with bodily harm and rioting, the Sme daily wrote two days later.
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2018 Mardi Gras in Calexico
(Mardi Gras in Calexico)…It is set for February 9th.
The 20th Annual Mardi Gras and Beer Tasting will be held at the Carmen Durazo Cultural Arts Center. The theme the year is A Beer Tasting Experience. The 2018 Mardi Gras King and Queen will be introduced. It starts at 6:00 pm. The event will also feature a Red Carpet, Beads and Masks, food, beer, dancing and expo affair Contact the Calexico Chamber of Commerce for sponsorship information. There is a $30 donation per person to attend.
MANILA Philippine Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Regina Lopez said on Tuesday that courts cannot halt her orders to shut more than half of the country's mines, as affected miners prepare to take legal action.
"There is no TRO (temporary restraining order) that holds function in the case of environment enforcement," Lopez told a media briefing.
"You can't have a TRO. We are protecting the environment and you can't stop us from protecting the environment."
Lopez on Feb. 2 ordered the closure of 23 of the Philippines' 41 mines for causing damage to watersheds and siltation of coastal waters and farmlands. Another five mines were suspended.
She expanded the crackdown earlier on Tuesday, ordering the cancellation of 75 mining contracts, which she said are all in watershed zones, with many in the exploration stage.
(Reporting by Manolo Serapio Jr. and Karen Lema; Editing by Richard Pullin)
WEST BROOKFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – It’s been 17 years since Warren teenager Molly Bish was kidnapped and killed.
Her murder remains a mystery, but investigators are working on new possible developments in the case.
Crews will be using ground penetrating radar to search for a white car at an old campground Thursday. Bish’s mother says she saw a white car the day before her daughter vanished. It was also allegedly seen in the area on the day of her disappearance.
Based on tips from her family’s “Just One Car” campaign, Bish’s sister, Heather, believes that car may be buried at the former campground. The car is being considered the strongest clue into Bish’s disappearance.
Bish was 16 years-old when she vanished from Comins Pond, where she worked as a lifeguard. It wasn’t until three years later in 2003 that investigators found her remains in Palmer.
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The Greater Farmington Area Chamber of Commerce will present its State of the Cities event at 7:30 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 7, at the Costick Center, 28600 W. 11 Mile Road, Farmington Hills.
Farmington Mayor Steven Schneemann, Farmington Hills Mayor Ken Massey and Farmington Public Schools Superintendent
George Heitsch will speak.
The event is open to the public and costs $25 per person. Tickets increase to $30 after Monday, Feb. 5. Register online at www.gfachamber.org.
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Quilt historian Pamela Weeks, Brigadier General Joshua L. Chamberlain, several noted Civil War historians and authors, and Civil War re-enactors are highlighting Drums on the Penobscot: A Civil War Experience , slated to take place on the UMA-Bangor campus on Friday through Sunday, July 28-30. Sponsored by the Bangor Historical Society, the event-filled weekend will feature an encampment, skirmishes, talks and presentations, artillery demonstrations, living history, a prisoner exchange, the trial and execution of a military deserter, and other activities.
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In case you're waking up a little late from your New Year's celebration, you need to know what... Westbrook still deserves to be NBA MVP over Harden In case you're waking up a little late from your New Year's celebration, you need to know what... Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2iTStAu Nov 16, 2016; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook and Houston Rockets guard James Harden react after a play against the Houston Rockets during the fourth quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena.
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The head of the Michigan health department was charged Wednesday with involuntary manslaughter, the highest-ranking member of Gov. Rick Snyder's administration to be snagged in a criminal investigation of Flint's lead-contaminated water. Nick Lyon is accused of failing to alert the public about an outbreak of Legionnaires' disease in the Flint area, which has been linked ...
Crude oil futures plunged Friday morning ahead of U.S. rig count data that may show the energy industry is ramping up post-Hurricane Harvey.
WTI light sweet crude oil was down $1.14 cents at $49.69 a barrel, having dropped this week on rising gasoline stockpiles.
Analysts say OPEC is trying hard to keep Russia in its supply quota deal amid Kremlin impatience with the cartel’s inability to comply with production cuts.
The U.S. jobs count shrank by 33,000 jobs in September, due in part to Hurricane Harvey. It was the first contraction in seven years. The unemployment rate dipped to 4.2% as fewer people were looking for work.
Crude oil prices were lower before the news but extended losses immediately after.
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ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Three hikers have been injured following a run-in with a bear at a campground near Alaska's largest city.
Anchorage authorities say four young people were hiking in the woods around the Eagle River campground when three of them were injured by a grizzly bear with two cubs. They were taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Anchorage police said in a news release say that while responding officers were searching for the hikers they were charged by the bear and shot at it. The bear's status was not immediately known.
Benji Marshall says he's unsure if he will remain the Wests Tigers' five-eighth when Josh Reynolds returns from a hamstring injury.
Marshall expected to come off the bench at the start of the season, but has taken the Tigers to a 2-0 start alongside halfback Luke Brooks ahead of Reynolds' predicted return next month.
"From my point of view I'm just going to keep putting in 100 per cent each week and if that keeps me there it keeps me there. If that doesn't than that's what Ivan thinks is best for the team," Marshall said.
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Tobacco growers in the Indian state of Karnataka had sold 75.06 million kg of flue-cured 115 days into the 2016-17 auction season, according to a story in the latest issue of the BBM Bommidala Group newsletter, Tobacco News.
The Karnataka flue-cured crop is estimated at 95 million kg this season.
Of the total sales so far, 30.08 million kg were said to have been of medium grade, 25.24 million kg of low grade. and 19.74 million kg of bright grade.
The story said that the average price paid for the tobacco offered during the first 115 days of sales was Rs132.86 per kg, which was down by about 1.6 percent from that of the 2015-16 season [presumably also the first 115 days], Rs135.00 per kg.
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Former WWE Intercontinental Champion Zack Ryder revealed on Twitter that he suffered a knee injury on Monday night during his match against Mike Kanellis, which was taped for Main Event. He noted that he will not be at Friday's Greatest Royal Rumble event in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia as he will be getting an MRI in Orlando.
"This pic is from last night b4 my match with @RealMikeBennett on #MainEvent," Ryder tweeted. "We treated it like we were wrestling on #Raw. Unfortunately, I suffered a knee injury. While the rest of the roster is flying to Saudi Arabia 2day for #WWEGRR, I'm flying back to Orlando to get a MRI."
Ryder tore his ACL in December 2016, which kept him out of action for six months. He was moved to RAW last week as part of the Superstar Shakeup.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Regulators want to make emergency alerts on cellphones more useful by requiring wireless carriers to distribute them less widely.
The Federal Communications Commission says carriers must transmit the alerts to more specific locations, rather than broadly. That could help make alerts more relevant. The fear is that consumers will disregard alerts if they come too often or don't address an emergency in their immediate area.
These messages appear on phones like texts with a loud buzzing and noise. Except for messages from the president, phone users can choose to stop receiving them.
The more precise geo-targeting was approved Tuesday and will go into effect in November 2019. By May 2019, wireless providers also have to support alerts in Spanish and longer alerts — up to 360 characters, from 90.
In 1974 workers at the Rolls-Royce engine factory in East Kilbride refused to work on engines used by the Chilean air force.
They had seen the images of the Hawker Hunter jets bombing Chilean president Salvador Allende’s palace.
The jets all used the Rolls-Royce Avon engines—and East Kilbride was the only factory in the world which could repair them. In 2015, thanks to the film makers’ research, the workers were made Commanders of the Republic of Chile.
Nae Pasaran, directed by Felipe Bustos Sierra, tells the workers’ story of international solidarity. It also tells the stories of Chileans who crossed paths with the engines.
New mortgage rules include a "stress test" for borrowers with uninsured loans to ensure they can withstand higher interest rates
Georgia linebacker Natrez Patrick was arrested on Thursday night for marijuana possession, according to Athens-Clarke County Jail (Ga.) records.
Patrick was charged with a misdemeanor for possessing less than one ounce of marijuana. He was released on $1,500 bond Friday morning.
Phone messages made by USA TODAY Sports to Georgia Athletics on Friday morning were not immediately returned.
Patrick has had previous run-ins with the law; he was suspended one game in 2015 after being arrested for misdemeanor marijuana charges.
Patrick, a defensive starter, has been a key force for the sixth-ranked Bulldogs defense, leading the team with 17 tackles this season. Georgia faces Vanderbilt at noon on Saturday.
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The Kwara State Governor, Abdulfatah Ahmed has lauded the victory of Senate President Bukola Saraki at the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT).
Earlier, the CCT ruled that the Senate President had no case to answer in the 18 charges of non-declaration of assets levelled against him by the Federal Government.
The Tribunal also held that the formulation of the charges was predicated on the testimony of the third prosecution witness and Chief Investigation Officer at the CCB, Mr Samuel Madujemu.
Reacting to the ruling on Wednesday, Governor Ahmed described the victory as a vindication of the incorruptibility of Dr. Saraki, saying it reflected the confidence of the people in the judiciary.
He said this in an interview with reporters after addressing members of the All Progressive Congress who came to rejoice with him at Government House in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital.
The governor said the people of the state were happy with the judgement and would continue to have confidence in the judiciary.
Eagles and Patriots fans are hard at work preparing for the big game on Feb. 4, so much so that even their pets are getting into the spirit!
Police: Grandparent Scammed Out Of $4,000
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – A Sioux Falls woman was scammed out of thousands of dollars as part of what police call a grandparent scam.
Police say the 80-year-old received a phone call yesterday from someone claiming to be a friend of her granddaughter. The person on the phone told the woman that her granddaughter was arrested on drug charges and needed $2,000 to get out of jail.
Police say the woman purchased $2,000 in gift cards from Best Buy and gave them the numbers to the cards, but then the caller told her that they needed another $2,000.
Police say she didn’t realize it was a scam until she sent the person $4,000 in gift cards.
LANCASTER – A woman who was struck by a bullet that passed through a wall into her Lancaster residence has died. Authorities say 38-year-old Nelmarys Rivera-Alequin died yesterday at a hospital. She was hit by a bullet on April 15 while lying in her bed in the 200 block of E. Liberty Street . Family members had found her shot. Police arrested their neighbor, 25-year-old Allante Floyd, who told police that he accidentally fired the gun in his home when the bullet passed through the wall. Floyd was charged with reckless endangerment, discharging a firearm into an occupied structure, simple assault, and possessing a small amount of marijuana. He is being held in Lancaster County Prison in lieu of $750,000 bail. There’s no word yet on any additional charges.
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A family on Gatlin Road in Ardmore escaped to safety, but the storms heavily damage their home. (Source: WAFF)
ARDMORE, AL (WAFF) -- Limestone County was hit hard in Monday's storms. Officials say it is likely that a tornado touched down.
Homes were impacted, and trees and power lines are down. Crews are out in full force working to help with the damage.
One family’s home on Gatlin Road in Ardmore is perhaps one of the spots that was hit the worst. The impact of this severe weather just starting to sink in.
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Hello and welcome to the Newcastle United live blog for Tuesday, March 20.
The Magpies came to the end of their mid-season training camp onSunday as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Belgian Pro League side Royal Antwerp.
Matt Ritchie bagged the goal in a match Rafa Benitez's side dominated but they couldn't end their four day stay in Spain with a victory.
Youngsters Nathan Harker and Victor Fernandez impressed Benitez after making their first-team bows - particularly the latter who offered a fresh impetus on the right-hand side.
We will have all of the reaction to the draw as well as updates from the United camp as they begin the two-week international break.
Join the Chronicle NUFC team for all the latest from St James' Park throughout the day.
The response to Donald Trump’s executive order banning refugees from entrance into the United States has been met with protests and resounding outrage from coast to coast. And some of the loudest voices in opposition to the ban have come from evangelical Christian leaders, where a first-hand understanding of the refugee crisis is joining moral indignation to give rise to powerful dissent.
In an open letter to Trump and Mike Pence, numerous leaders of the Christian church called on Trump and his leadership team to reconsider the ban, grounding their concerns solidly in Scripture and Christian principles:
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Logan Stringer, center, dances during a rehearsal for Circus Circus, an original dance musical written and choreographed by Natalie Schwartz of Midland, on Friday, May 18 at Bullock Creek Auditorium. The show will be presented on Saturday at 7 p.m., and tickets can be purchased at eliteartscompany.com or on the night of the show. The cost is $12 for students and seniors and $15 for adults. For more photos from the rehearsal, go to today's Verge section. (Katy Kildee/kkildee@mdn.net) less
UNION, SC (WSPA) – An man is accused of exposing himself and having counterfeit money, according to Union Police Department.
Police say it happened on 4/17 around 9:25 p.m.
Two women said a man pulled out his penis and exposed himself to them.
Deputies say the suspect, William Jokolbe Thompson, admitted he pulled his pants down.
He was arrested on Indecent Exposure and Counterfeit currency, according to the police report.
If Indians want Rajai Davis back, it's going to cost them. A report from Terry Pluto of the Cleveland Plain Dealer revealed that the club has interest in bringing their center fielder back on board in 2017, but are short on cash after inking Edwin Encarnacion to a three-year, $60 million deal this winter.
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Roger Federer continued his trailblazing progress at Wimbledon on Wednesday as he overwhelmed Slovakia's Lukas Lacko 6-4, 6-4, 6-1 to extend his campaign into the third round.
Centre Court was treated to another display of sensational serving and genius groundstrokes as Federer outmatched Lacko with some of his finest work.
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"Sometimes your serve matches up better against certain players. There's no doubt about that," said the defending eight-time champion.
Federer unleashed a thunderous forehand to earn the first two break points of the match. Next, an uncontrolled effort from Lacko gave a 4-3 advantage to the 36-year-old Swiss.
Another effortless topspin-loaded swing from Federer, which claimed the opening break of the second set, was followed by a 60-second service game to pull away with a 4-2 lead.
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People pass a memorial outside Marysville-Pilchuck High School in Marysville, Washington, several days after a deadly shooting in the school cafeteria in October 2014. Elaine Thompson AP file photo, 2014
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Three persons were killed and one other injured seriously when molten metal leaked from the boiler in a steel plant in this Maharashtra district on Wednesday, police said.The tragedy occurred in T.S. Industries Pvt. Ltd. in Abitghar village in the district.Around 3.30 p.m., the workers were busy melting scrap metal to make metallic rods when the red-hot molten metal leaked from the boiler above and fell on them.While three persons died instantly, one was rushed to a nearby hospital in a serious condition.The victims have been identified as Nilesh Yadav, 28, Sunny Verma, 27 and Sanjay Gupta, 26, while the injured is Vinod Yadav, 35. Police are investigating the cause behind the leakage.
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The European Parliament will investigate how Cambridge Analytica, a US company, obtained the data of about 50 million users of Facebook. The case, which was revealed by the Guardian newspaper over the weekend, is "an unacceptable violation of our citizens' privacy rights," the parliament's president Antonio Tajani said on Monday, adding that his institution will "call digital platforms to account."
ALTON – A 41-year-old Alton man died after being struck by a vehicle early Monday morning, and authorities are reviewing possible criminal charges, police said Wednesday.
According to an Alton Police Department press release, officers responded at 1:08 a.m. to a man down in the 600 block of East Fourth St. Officers found an unresponsive man, identified as Jonathan Casey, in the road. Rescue and ambulance units responded but Casey was determined to be deceased. The initial investigation at the scene, as well as injuries to the Casey’s body, were consistent with being struck by a vehicle.
The APD Traffic Bureau and the APD Investigation Bureau were activated. Through further investigation, police identified the suspect vehicle and its occupants. These subjects were later contacted and interviewed regarding their involvement.
This case has subsequently been referred to the Madison County State’s Attorney's Office to be reviewed and evaluated for potential criminal charges.
HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. — Grant Riller scored 24 points, Jarrell Brantley poured in 23 more, including the winning layup, and Charleston edged Hofstra 86-85 on Saturday night to take sole possession of first place in the Colonial Athletic Association.
Trailing by a point after Hofstra’s Justin Wright-Foreman sank a 3-pointer with 18 seconds left, Charleston (18-6, 9-3) took the ball down the right side of the court and got it inside to Brantley, who dribbled twice to his right before breaking left to drop in the winning bucket with three seconds remaining.
Joe Chealey added 19 points and Nick Harris had 10 for Charleston, which shot 57 per cent and got 18 assists on its 30 baskets to pick up its sixth straight win.
Wright-Foreman finished with 24 points to lead Hofstra (14-10, 7-5), Eli Pemberton added 20, Jalen Ray got 11 and Kenny Wormley 10.
– Finn Balor & Baron Corbin have taken their Monday Night Raw feud to social media…
I gave you the opportunity to apologize. And you proved everything I knew about you.
You’re a coward.
You’re a cheat.
You’re a problem.
I’ll make sure we fix that.@FinnBalor #Raw — Baron Corbin (@BaronCorbinWWE) July 3, 2018
You sound like that Meredith Brooks song….
you know the one I’m taking about ??
‘B*tch’ https://t.co/SiHXjnY888 — Finn Bálor forEVERYone (@FinnBalor) July 3, 2018
Big words from a small man. Just remember that you and your “club” are on MY show now. Remember who you’re talking to tough guy. #TheLaw https://t.co/VSWj07Uzpj — Baron Corbin (@BaronCorbinWWE) July 4, 2018
– On Saturday, Seth Rollins will be appearing at iPlay America in Freehold, NJ from 11AM to 2PM.
– Barry Windham turns 58 years old today.
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Producer James Hinton, aka The Range, is the latest artist to take part in the on-going Our First 100 Days compilation. For his contribution, the Brooklyn-based electronic musician served up a “redo” version of “Retune”, a track from his stand-out 2016 album, Potential. The bright wonder of the original is somewhat muted in this new take, though it’s still there beating under the chopped vocals and spritely synths. Perhaps that’s a bit more fitting given the current political milieu, where it seems like everyone is having to fight that much harder for just a little feeling of positivity and hope.
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According to North Korea State Run Media, Kim Jong Un says he will "watch a little more the foolish and stupid conduct of the Yankees," before deciding to launch missile in the sea near the US territory of Guam. CNN's Paula Hanckocks reports.
FASHION: Models covered bodies in paint and flashed their nipples
Stunning models covered their bodies in paint during the grand finale of the annual International Festival of Hairdressing, Fashion and Design in Kiev.
Runway stars posed near-naked adorned in colourful paint and elaborate headdresses.
One star had black paint covering her torso and breasts, while foliage hung from her waist and shoulders.
While another model, who sported a colourful headpiece, had various faces painted on her skin.
March 30Sino Wealth Electronic Co Ltd :
* Says net profit for FY 2017 Q1 to increase by 57.5 percent to 84.9 percent, or to be 23 million yuan to 27 million yuan, compared to net profit of FY 2016 Q1 (14.6 million yuan)
* Says increased sales revenue as main reason for the forecast
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After learning this weekend that a student at Madison Middle School has been confirmed as having measles, we’ve now learned of a possible case at a North Platte elementary school.
On Monday evening, parents of students at Eisenhower Elementary received an automated message from Principal Mary Derby, stating that they have been made aware of a suspected case of measles at the school.
Derby said health officials have not confirmed this case but parents were being notified as a precaution.
In the message, Derby said any student who has not been vaccinated or who are immunocompromised are most at risk. Again, this case has not yet been confirmed by a laboratory.
Officials did not release anymore information and said more information will be released at a later time.
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* Says it plans to pay annual cash dividend as 170 won/share to shareholders of record on Dec. 31
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FARGO – Ranae Bickett uses her first snowblower to clear her sidewalk Monday, Jan. 2, 2017, on Fifth Avenue South, Fargo. Fargo remains under a winter storm warning until noon Tuesday with more than four inches of additional snow expected. This will be followed by dangerously low wind chill values Tuesday night as low as -29 degrees.
A cynic could call The Dream of Enlightenment the history of bad ideas. Take Thomas Hobbes, whose notion of the social contract left the ruler free to break his end of the bargain, or John Locke, whose idea that land belonged to whoever extracted the greatest value justified dispossessing the American Indians. Like a good historian, Anthony Gottlieb tries not to project the perspectives of the present onto the past and does a fine job of untangling thorny concepts in the interest of clarity. He’s also keen to correct commonly held false assumptions, holding that Descartes really did believe in objective reality, Spinoza was no atheist and Hobbes, for all his faults, fell short of advocating totalitarianism.
The 8-6 Iowa Hawkeyes men’s basketball team hosted the 10-3 Michigan Wolverines for their first conference home game of the season. In a game where neither team led by more than seven points, the young Iowa team was able to best the more experienced Michigan 86-83 in overtime. Senior guard Peter Jok led the Hawkeyes with 25 points, 12 of those coming from beyond the 3-point line. Michigan senior D.J. Wilson led the Wolverines with 28 points and dominated the boards with 14 rebounds; but the Hawkeyes were able to out-rebound the Wolverines 42-39 with freshmen Cordell Pemsl and Tyler Cook each pulling down eight.
The Hawkeyes face a tough Nebraska team next on Jan. 5 at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln.
Adderbury Park FC went head to head with Oxford City Nomads at a charity football match which raised £1,000 for the Oxford Children’s Hospital.
The charity is Oxfordshire Football Association’s first official charity of the year and the match was a pre-season county cup tie to be crowned champions of the newly reinstated Oxfordshire FA Benevolent Cup. Steph Clark from Oxfordshire FA, said: “To be able to start the partnership so successfully has been wonderful and we hope throughout the season to be able to raise more much-needed funds for the hospital. A big thank you to everyone involved in this event and to those who turned out on the night.”
(CNN) A female stunt person has died while performing a motorcycle stunt on the set of "Deadpool 2," according to a statement from the Vancouver police.
The name of the victim has not been released.
A stunt driver has died on the set of Deadpool during a stunt on a motorcycle. VPD & @WorkSafeBC investigators are at the scene. — Vancouver Police (@VancouverPD) August 14, 2017
"We are deeply saddened by the accident that occurred on the set of 'Deadpool 2' this morning," 20th Century Fox said in a statement. "Our hearts and prayers are with the family, friends and colleagues of our crew member during this difficult time."
"Deadpool 2" is the follow-up to the 2016 film starring Ryan Reynolds that grossed over $363 million domestically.
Production on the sequel began in late June . At the time, Reynolds marked the occasion with a photo posted to social media captioned, "Feels good to be back."
FLY Racing loves to share photos of its fans, which is why they created the “FLY Wall.” The FLY Wall is a fun way for FLY Racing fans to share their photos on the FLY Racing website. Simply head over to FLYRacing.com, look for the “FLY Wall” menu in the upper right of the homepage, choose “Post a Pic”and upload a favorite photo of yourself. If approved your photo will show up on the FLY Wall—it’s as simple as that! So head on over to FLYRacing.com and upload your photos for a chance to be featured on the FLY Wall.
The Fly Racing Racer X Podcast comes in with the two Jasons joining me for a preview of the 450SX class that’s kicking off this weekend in Anaheim. Listen in as we debate who’s going to win, who’s going to surprise and what’s going to happen. Please don’t hold us to these predictions.
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NTT DoCoMo (DCM -0.7% ) says it will delist its ADRs from the NYSE on April 13.
The move marks a shift in focus at NTT (NTTYY -1.1% ) to having information technology units lead global expansion rather than its mobile operation, Nikkei says. For several years, NTT Communications and NTT Data have outpaced DoCoMo in leading international strategy.
DoCoMo had first listed on the NYSE in early 2002, but lost nearly ¥1T shortly after listing amid the tech bubble collapse.
NTT is still focused on more overseas expansion, with an eye to pursuing M&A "evenly in North America, Europe and Asia."
Toronto police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a woman pulled out of Lake Ontario in Etobicoke last week.
Police say they responded to a call for an unknown trouble on Aug. 10 at 5:15 p.m. in the area of Humber Bay Shores Park.
Paramedics say the woman was without vital signs when she was extracted from the water. She was later pronounced dead on the scene.
Toronto police Const. Craig Brister said police are not considering her death suspicious.
The woman is described as white between the ages of 55 to 70 years old, 5 foot 4 to 5 foot 6, 135 to 150 lbs., short grey hair, and brown eyes.
Repair work at a Basra oil jetty damaged by a tanker collision last month were completed on Sunday, two officials at state-run South Oil Company told Reuters on Monday. Crude exports from the Basra terminal were not affected by the collision that happened on March 24, when strong winds caused a very large crude carrier to lurch into berth number 1. A one-million-barrel vessel, the Storviken, was anchored at that berth early on Monday, loading a cargo of light crude, said the two South Oil Co.
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Holiday scored 34 points (11-21 FG, 5-8 3PT, 7-8 FT) to go along with four rebounds, five assists, two steals and two blocks across 41 minutes in Sunday's 131-124 win against Philadelphia.
Holiday tied his season-high for the second time with 34 points against Philadelphia on Sunday. In fact, the guard also scored 34 points against Golden State on December 4. Both of these standout performances are part of a five game run in which Holiday is averaging 25.2 points, 5.6 assists and 4.2 rebounds. Overall, Holiday is averaging 17.3 points, which is his best offensive season since he averaged a career-high 17.7 points with Philadelphia in 2012-13. Holiday has proven to be a consistent scorer in an offense controlled by two, dominating big men in Anthony Davis and DeMarcus Cousins.
NEW YORK (AP) — A helicopter has crashed in New York City’s East River.
A Federal Aviation Administration spokeswoman says the Eurocopter AS350 went down just after 7 p.m. Sunday in the waterway just north of Roosevelt Island and is “reportedly inverted in the water.”
It was not immediately known how many people were aboard the aircraft at the time.
Video posted on Twitter shows a red helicopter land hard in the water and then tip over as its rotors slap at the water.
The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating.
A spokesperson for the New York City Mayor says at least 2 dead, 1 rescued from the crash.
07:43 Reported News Briefs Sivan 21, 5777 , 15/06/17 Sivan 21, 5777 , 15/06/17 Baby in serious condition after found unconscious A two-year-old was found unconscious Wednesday evening at his home in Jerusalem's Mea Shearim neighborhood. The Magen David Adom medical service performed resuscitation operations and evacuated him to Hadassah Hospital on Mount Scopus in serious condition. ► ◄ Last Briefs
A kind gesture has resulted in a unique relationship that has lasted nearly a decade.
Neziswa Sokutapa volunteered to feed a wheelchair-bound customer when he popped into the store nine years ago for fish and chips in Kenilworth in Cape Town. They struck up a friendship‚ and the ritual has been repeated ever since.
Due to the nature of his disability‚ the man is unable to speak or use his fingers.
“He cannot speak‚ so you need to read his lips. He struggles a lot to express himself‚ but over the years I have learned to understand him. You need to look in his eyes and pay attention and then you will know what he is trying to say‚” said Sokutapa.
Her act of kindness has drawn widespread praise on social media after pictures of the pair were published.
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Shares in Chile’s Salmones Camanchaca surged almost 15 pct to 3,750 pesos ($6.24) on Santiago’s IPSA blue chip stock exchange after the company launched its Initial Public Offering (IPO) on Friday morning.
** The Santiago IPO price was set at 3,268 ($5.44) Chilean pesos on Thursday evening, and 19.8 million shares were placed on the Santiago exchange on Friday.
** The IPO raised approximately $108 million for the salmon-producer, which is a unit of Chile’s Pesquera Camanchaca SA.
** The IPO operation includes the issuance of NDR (Norwegian Depositary Receipts) in Oslo.
Detectives are appealing for information following the report of a serious assault on a male in the Wauchope Court area of south Belfast in the early hours of January 1.
A PSNI spokesman said it is believed this assault may have happened sometime between 3.45am and 5.45am.
The man injured in the incident remains in hospital.
Detective Sergeant Michael Hawthorne would ask anyone who may have witnessed this assault or anyone who was at a house party in the Wauchope Court area where it is believed the injured man was prior to his assault to contact Detectives at Reactive and Organised Crime at Musgrave on the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference 1439 01/01/17.
Alternatively, if someone would prefer to provide information without giving their details they can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers and speak to them anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Malawi needs generation thinkers to develop – Chimunthu
Nkhotakota, December 11, 2017: Former Speaker of Parliament Henry Chimunthu Banda on Saturday said there is need for secondary school learners and alumni in the country to be generation thinkers in order to promote educational standards that would develop Malawi. Banda said this during a …
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Fox Sports’ gamble on Big East basketball still results in a small fraction of ESPN’s viewership, but in addition to the defending national champion (Villanova) and Value Add player (Josh Hart), the conference boasts elite players.
When looking at the top 5 percent of all players this season, the Value Add Top 200, the ACC (27) and Big Ten (21) lead the way, followed by the Big 12 (19) and then Big East (16). The Big 12 and Big East each have only 10 teams, meaning the average teams in those smaller conferences average 1.9 and 1.6 Top 200 players.
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By that count the Big East is one of the top four conferences, ahead of the other Power 6 conferences (SEC and Pac 12), with the Atlantic 10 and American Athletic (the former Big East football teams) not far behind.
Below is the ranking of conferences by Top 200 players per team, with the rank of the top player in each conference listed as well.
Neale Perl has resigned, according to a statement from Scottsdale Arts.
Neale Perl has resigned as president and CEO of Scottsdale Arts, according to a news release issued on Friday, October 6. He's leaving the organization "to pursue new opportunities," per the release, which does not offer comment from Perl.
Perl joined Scottsdale Arts, formerly known as the Scottsdale Cultural Council, in August 2014 and oversaw the reorganization of the nonprofit organization, which is contracted by the city to oversee Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, and Scottsdale Public Art.
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On November 7th, Tesla announced that customers buying cars after January 1st, 2017 would no longer receive unlimited charging within the company's Supercharger network. Today, Tesla announced it will keep dangling that carrot for new Model S and X customers until January 15th, giving prospective buyers another two weeks to enjoy unlimited charging.
After that date, Tesla's new plan announced last year should kick in, giving new buyers 400 kWh a year of free Supercharging credits, good for roughly 1,000 miles of driving. Beyond that, customers who want to charge within the network a "small fee" that the company said would "cost less than the price of filling up a comparable gas car." In announcing the change, Tesla said its Supercharger...
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Indiana 8th District Congressman Larry Bucshon is calling the congressional shooting a horrific and despicable action.
He said he's thankful it wasn't much worse and credited the brave and swift actions of Capitol Police.
Although Bucshon wasn't in Virginia, he said he's praying for all the people who were involved.
Bucshon said he will be at the Congressional Baseball Game On Thursday.
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[HONG KONG] Hong Kong stocks fell Tuesday in post-holiday trading, as dealers moved cautiously despite a positive lead from Wall Street.
The Hang Seng Index dropped 0.42 per cent, or 102.97 points, to 24,158.69.
The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index slipped 0.21 per cent, or 6.77 points, to 3,215.40, while the Shenzhen Composite Index, which tracks stocks on China's second exchange, eased 0.08 per cent, or 1.51 points, to 1,957.04.
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GOTHENBURG -Cozad and Gothenburg had relied on defense most of the season. On Friday their defenses took center stage. The Swedes forced four turnovers and edged Cozad 7-6.
Cozad scored first on a on the Haymakers second drive on a four-yard run by Matthew Schuster. Cozad dominated the time of possession in the first half, but were unable to find the endzone again. They did move the ball into the Haymaker redzone, but couldn’t finish the drives.
Gothenburg scored on their first possession of the second half with a power running game. Vincent Nichols scored from 59 yards out on an option play to tie the game at six. Gothenburg then brought in Mark Ackerman playing his first year of football, kicked the extra point to give the Swedes a one point lead.
Cozad would end up turning the ball over two more times in the second half to end their threat.
Nichols rushed for 128 yards on 11 caries. He was also 2-4 passing and caught one pass on the night.
The Swedes improve to 5-2 on the year the Haymakers fall to 2-5.
SecondRowSaint wrote: Tedesco, Paul Vaughan, Josh Jackson, Blake Ferguson and obviously Thurston who is injured.
No Ferguson astounds me. He's been fantastic all year and caused no end of problems in the 2016 Four Nations, winning player of the tour. England really struggled against him. Big, fast and terrifically strong in defence and attack.Still, good news for everyone else.
SocGen seeks Swiss shelter for non-preferred senior
Société Générale was marketing the first ever non-preferred senior bond in Swiss francs on Wednesday, as credit spreads for the country’s banks begin to recover after concerns about a far-right win in May’s French presidential elections.
During the half time of the Men’s UCA basketball game against University of Arkansas at Little Rock at the Farris center, offensive coordinator and quarterback coach Nathan Brown was announced as the new UCA head football coach.
Brown received a bachelors degree in business education from the university of Central Arkansas in 2009. He was also a record-setting four-year starter at quarterback, when he was at UCA. Winning awards like Southland conference player of the year and Southland conference offensive player of the year.
He began as a volunteer coach for the Bears in 2009, worked his way up to offensive coordinator and was an instrumental part in the Bears successful 2017 season.
Since Steve Campbell made his announcement of his leaving on Thursday players like Senior cornerback Tre Smith and redshirt sophomore Juan Jackson have been campaigning for Brown on twitter. Saying things like “Gotta be @NathanBrown for HC (head coach).” and “let’s get this done then.”
Homicide units are investigating after an 18-year-old man was shot in the back and killed on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Wednesday morning.
The incident happened in the 2400 block of MLK Jr. Drive. Police say Joshua Torrance was transported to Grady Hospital in critical condition, but he died of his injuries shortly after.
The teen recently graduated from Best Academy.
APD officers continue to investigate the incident. There are no suspects in custody at this time.
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Experience western Montana’s longest-running series open rodeo. The events include bull riding, saddle bronc riding, bareback riding, steer riding, team roping, barrel racing, breakaway roping, calf roping and chute dogging. Advance tickets are $6 for children and $12 for adults. At the gate, tickets are $7 and $14.
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Kelly Ayotte was elected to the US Senate in 2010, where she was ranked as one of the most bipartisan senators working across party lines to find solutions in the Senate (2011-2017), Ayotte served on numerous subcommittees and chaired the Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness and the Commerce Subcommittee on Aviation Operations. She became a recognized expert on foreign policy, military readiness, revitalizing the private sector to create jobs, tax reform and fighting the scourge of opiate addiction, among other issues. Since leaving the senate, Ayotte became advisor for Neil Gorsuch as he made the rounds of Senate offices during the successful consideration of him for the US Supreme Court. Prior to her senate service, she was deputy attorney general and chief of homicide prosecution for New Hampshire.
Tata Consultancy Services registered a 11-run win over Tibco Software to seal their berth in the knockout stage of the fourth White Copper Cup T20 Inter IT Championship 2016 at Deccan Gymkhana ground. Batting first, TCS managed to put on 131/8 with Vikramjeet leading from the front.
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According to the most recent polls, the federal government has benefitted from Labor's self-inflicted corporate tax wounds.
But a fight is looming in the Coalition partyroom over the National Energy Guarantee, and this fight threatens to open up old divisions.
Former Prime Minister Tony Abbott is ramping up his rhetoric against the NEG, declaring that Australia should walk away from the Paris Climate Agreement.
The prosecutors' offices in Malta and Italy have signed a memorandum of understanding for closer collaboration in the fight against organised crime and terrorism.
Attorney General Peter Grech signed the MoU on Malta's behalf while Italy was represented by the Procuratore Nazionale Antimafia/ Antiterrorismo Federico Cafiero de Raho.
TRENTON, Fla. — Two Florida sheriff’s deputies who were gunned down at a Chinese restaurant last week have been laid to rest.
Alachua County Sheriff’s spokesman Sgt. Brett Rhodenizer says funeral services concluded Tuesday afternoon for Gilchrist County Sheriff’s Sgt. Noel Ramirez and Deputy Taylor Lindsey at Bronson Cemetery.
A viewing had been held earlier at Bell Middle/High School in Trenton. A final call for both deputies by their badge numbers was broadcast over the dispatch radio channel.
Authorities say 58-year-old John Hubert Highnote shot Ramirez and Lindsey on Thursday at the Ace China restaurant in Trenton. He then went to his car and killed himself.
Sheriff Bobby Schultz blamed the deaths on hatred toward law enforcement. State Attorney Bill Cervone added “we may never have an answer.”
Trenton is in northern Florida, about 35 miles west of Gainesville.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Yew Bio-pharm Group Inc:
* Yew bio-pharm reports improved financial results for 2017 second quarter
* Q2 earnings per share $0.19
* Q2 revenue fell 2.8 percent to $15.6 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Lynn (1-1) earned his first win of the season Monday with seven scoreless innings against the Pirates, allowing three hits and one walk with five strikeouts.
Lynn was unimpressive through his first starts but turned in a gem in this one as he allowed just two men past first base. He threw 66 percent of his pitches for strikes, a nice departure from his last start in which he issued free passes, and notched a season high in punchouts. This was an excellent result for Lynn in his third start since returning from Tommy John surgery and he will look to produce a similar result Saturday against the Brewers.
A 600-acre brush fire in Banning is 5 percent contained Monday evening, officials said.
The Mias Fire was reported about 3:45 p.m. in the 10000 block of Mias Canyon Road, according to Cal Fire incident information page.
By 7:30 p.m. the blaze had grown to 600 acres.
About 280 firefighters from Cal Fire and the Riverside Fire Department are battling the blaze and three helicopters are making water drops.
No injuries have been reported and no structures appear to be threatened.
Photos from the #MiasFire courtesy of Volunteer Reserve Photographer Mike Murawski. #CALFIREservingCA pic.twitter.com/Qi5TbeIav8 — CAL FIRE Riverside (@CALFIRERRU) August 15, 2017
Photo from our #MiasFire, courtesy of CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department pic.twitter.com/RUW8HQVjRZ — CAL FIRE Riverside (@CALFIRERRU) August 15, 2017
× Missouri attorney general weighs in on messaging app Confide
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri’s attorney general is weighing whether to appoint a special investigator to check into use of the secretive Confide app by Gov. Eric Greitens’ staff.
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported Monday that Attorney General Josh Hawley said he can’t directly investigate fellow Republican Greitens because he’s defending the governor’s office in other legal cases. But Hawley could appoint a special investigator.
A Democratic lawmaker asked Hawley to investigate any potential open records violations after the Kansas City Star last week reported that Greitens and several senior staffers have Confide accounts. The app deletes messages after they’ve been read and prevents recipients from saving them.
Hawley says text messages sent or received by state employees about state business fall under open records laws. But he also said the issue is “complicated.”
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Information from: St. Louis Post-Dispatch, http://www.stltoday.com
Calling all leaving cert students!
Whatever your fate may be this Wednesday, it’s going to be a good day as Nando’s are giving you free chicken to say “Congratulations”.
Anyone picking up their Leaving Cert (or equivalent) results will be able to grab themselves a free ¼ chicken or Firestarter just by showing them your ID, results and spend over €7.
Don’t worry, they promise not to show that all important piece of paper to anyone else.
Hollyoaks Episode Guide - Thursday 24th August.
​SPOILER ALERT!
Prince ruins his chances of getting back into school. Hunter tries to talk Sally round, while Yasmine helps Prince chain himself to the school gates in protest.
Darren is wracked with guilt when he finds out about the vow renewal today.
FILE - In this March 2, 2017, file photo, Attorney General Jeff Sessions speaks during a news conference at the Justice Department in Washington, where he said he will recuse himself from a federal investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 White House election. President Donald Trump, still nursing resentment against Sessions for recusing himself from the Russia investigation, says he wishes he'd picked a different leader of the Justice Department. Susan Walsh, File AP Photo
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ISLAMABAD: Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) has rejected the petition filed by PTI Chairman Imran Khan to remove terrorism charges against him in Parliament and PTV attack case.
During the course of proceedings on Monday, the court summoned Imran Khan to appear on the next hearing on 19th of this month.
The court extended his bail till that period.
Don Mattingly talks about Jose Fernandez, team facial hair policy, and the World Baseball Classic
Miami Marlins manager Don Mattingly talks about Jose Fernandez, changing the teams facial hair policy, and how the World Baseball Classic affects spring training.
Authorities say the former executive director of Gladwin’s city housing commission is facing two embezzlement charges.
State Police said Julie Ann Jarosiewicz was arraigned in Gladwin County District Court Thursday. She’s charged with embezzlement by an agent or trustee of $20,000 or more and one count of embezzlement by a public official over $50.
The crimes are believed to have happened between her July, 2016, appointment as the executive director and her resignation this past June.
Both charges carry a maximum penalty of 10-years in prison.
CAFÉ COPIA is a well established independent coffee shop in Market Place, Henley.
We take pride in our two excellent coffee blends and our wide range of teas, freshly prepared paninis, toasted wraps and salads.
We have a wide range of cakes available and have recently expanded our vegan, nut-free and lactose-free cakes range.
Our reputation is growing as a destination for local residents and visitors alike. In Henley we have space upstairs that groups or organisations can reserve for meetings or social events.
Get in contact to see how we can help you.
Kids under five eat free from Monday to Friday, so come along with your little ones and let us take the stress out of mealtimes.
We are sure you will enjoy your visit — if you don’t then let us know. We have a satisfaction guarantee and if you are unhappy we will automatically refund your purchase — no questions asked.
The TownHouse Galleria—nestled on the top floors of Milan’s ornate interior mall, the Galleria Vittorio Enanuele II—has announced a new way to sleep in the lap of luxury. The 46-room residential-style hotel has unveiled new 24-karat-gold bed sheets, exclusive to guests staying in its Seven Stars Ottagono Presidential Suite. Woven from 40-percent 24-carat gold and delicate silk- and cashmere-based yarns, the precious bedding was conceived by TownHouse founder Alessandro Rosso Dubai, designed by Federico Buccellati of the eponymous jewelry house, and fabricated by Piana Clerico 1582. The sheets are deliciously soft and, according to the hotel, are meant to restore vitality, courage, and willpower, and most of all, amplify positive feelings. For guests who wish to take some of that positivity home, the TownHouse is also offering the limited-edition sheets—of which only 100 sets were made—for about $224,000. A small price to pay for courage and vitality if you ask us.
"Reflecting on the past six years since we started on X-Factor, we've realized just how far we've come and we appreciate everything so much, more now than ever," band members Ally Brooke, Normani Kordei, Dinah Jane Hansen and Lauren Jauregui wrote in a post on social media. 'We've really had one hell of a memorable journey together and can't begin to express our gratitude to y'all for coming along with us on this wild ride!"
The group, which formed in 2012 on the Simon Cowell show, saw member Camila Cabello leave the fold in late 2016, with Fifth Harmony firing back at the singer with a shade-throwing performance at the 2017 MTV Video Music Awards.
"After six years going hard, non stop, we also realized that in order to stay authentic to ourselves and to you, we do need to take some time for now to go on hiatus from Fifth Harmony in order to pursue solo endeavors," the group shared in the message." Read more here.
UPDATE: Two car accident, one car went into the woods. The second vehicle is requiring extrication by firefighters. No car fire reported by the first responders.
9:06pm–#cttraffic–#Fairfield Connecticut–Report of a rollover accident on the Merritt Parkway northbound between exits 42 and 44 with car fire.
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SARGODHA-Work on the 200-bed hospital of the Sargodha Medical College, a constituent of the University of Sargodha, is underway at a brisk pace and likely to be operational in July this year.
According to a UoS press communiqué issued on Tuesdya, construction of the 200-bed hospital is in full swing and will be operational by the month of July. It said that senior professors and doctors will render medical services to people besides providing training and imparting medical education to students of the Sargodha Medical College. The UoS management said that additional 600 beds hospital will be open for public after its completion next year. The management said that the hospital will be equipped with modern medical equipment to ensure state-of-the-art healthcare facilities to the public.
On the other hand, University Diagnostic Centre pharmacy and hospital are providing quality medical facilities at cheaper rates to the local population.
The great Florida rocker Tom Petty died on October 2, 2017 at the age of 66. Sound Opinions hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot pay tribute to American musical icon. They revisit a 2003 interview with Petty and explore his background, his songwriting, and his legacy.
Golden Rule Collective is opening a permanent pop-up shop inside BANGbang Salon, and the launch party is coming soon! The pop-up is sticked with a rotating collection of curated items like those you'll find at Golden Rule's main location.
One of the world's oldest car brands, Fiat also represents virtually the entire Italian car industry, owning almost every other marque in Italy. Fiat's speciality is small cars and its current range - including the 500, Panda and Punto - are big sellers.
That success is down to attractive design, clever packaging and aggressive pricing.
Is a Panda or 500 exactly what you need? You can read all our Fiat car reviews here.
However, before you buy you should check out how Fiat ranks for reliability as you may be surprised at the results. Visit our guide to the most reliable car brands based on the Which? Car Survey.
Ole Miss Chancellor Jeffrey Vitter formally announced the Landshark as the school's new official mascot.
The Landshark was voted on by students to replace Rebel Black Bear, which was voted into mascotdom in 2010, beating out the Landshark--much to the chagrin of many Rebels.
Now, the Rebs will put their fins up at all sporting events, a gesture that Vitter said represents their positive spirit and "never quit" attitude.
The Landshark will be unveiled in 2018.
Click here to read the full statement from Vitter.
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CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP)  The owner of four northern Nevada-area newspapers says it's reducing the number of days it prints the newspapers each week.
The Nevada Appeal in Carson City reports owner Sierra Nevada Media Group is cutting the paper's publishing schedule from six days a week to just Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Sierra Nevada Media Group is also cutting The Record-Courier in Gardnerville from printing three days a week to just Thursdays and Saturdays. The Lahontan Valley News in Fallon will shift from two days of print to Wednesday only and Tahoe Daily Tribune will shrink from publishing three days a week to Fridays only.
The newspapers will still publish online regularly.
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Sierra Nevada Media Group says tariffs on newsprint, the impact of paper on landfills and changing habits of readers all influenced the decision to change the publishing schedule.
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JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) — Jackson Police are investigating a carjacking that happened on Lynch Street near Highway 80.
JPD said shots were fired near the Texaco which led to a crash and carjacking at the intersection.
Officers said the woman was allegedly carjacked by someone who goes by “Lil J.” They are looking for a gray 2005 Chevy Impala with Mississippi tag WBJ 785.
The car was last seen headed west on Highway 80. Anyone with information, contact JPD.
JPD investigating shots fired near Texaco on Lynch St./Hwy 80 which resulted in a motor vehicle crash and a carjacking near the intersection. One male subject injured, transported to UMMC. More information to come. pic.twitter.com/FSqKWTaycA — Jackson Police Dept. (@JacksonMSPolice) December 11, 2017
Update: Female carjacked by armed black male, “Lil J” following vehicle crash at Lynch St./Hwy 80–*BOLO*gray 2005 Chevy Impala, MS tag WBJ 785, last seen traveling west on Hwy 80 from Lynch St. — Jackson Police Dept. (@JacksonMSPolice) December 11, 2017
Check out what Russ Klisch from Lakefront Brewery had to say to Alex and Jesus at Milwaukee Firkin Craft Beer Fest. And for more from Russ, tap this link to our very first episode!
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A Rhode Island wildlife preservation group says the state has had more snowy owls sightings than usual this time of year, a sign that more of the birds may be making their way down from the Arctic.
Lauren Parmelee, of the Audubon Society of Rhode Island, tells Rhode Island Public Radio that the owls have been spotted in Narragansett, East Greenwich and on Block Island. She says dozens more could make their way to the state this winter.
Parmelee says Canadian scientists reported a high number of snowy owl births this past mating season. She says the competition for food in winter forces younger birds to travel long distances for something to eat.
The Audubon Society says snowy owls should only be observed from a distance.
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ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos have signed six-year veteran cornerback Chris Lewis-Harris and waived cornerback Taurean Nixon 24 hours after his pick-6 of Paxton Lynch at the team's mandatory minicamp.
Lewis-Harris spent four full seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals before splitting last season between the Bengals and Baltimore Ravens.
Broncos coach Vance Joseph was Lewis-Harris' position coach in Cincinnati.
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May 2 T2 Biosystems Inc
* T2 Biosystems reports first quarter 2017 results and corporate update
* Q1 loss per share $0.48
* Q1 revenue $941,000
* Sees Q2 revenue $100,000
* Q1 revenue view $2 million -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Q1 earnings per share view $-0.46 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* T2 Biosystems Inc- Company anticipates total operating expenses for Q2 of 2017 to be between $12.3 million and $12.9 million
* T2 Biosystems Inc- Company anticipates continued growth of product revenue in Q2 of 2017 from an increase in T2candida panel sales Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
HOOVER, Ala. (WIAT) — Hoover will be home to the first Dave and Busters in Alabama.
The Hoover City Council approved an application for the restaurant. The new facility is expected to be in the Galleria near the food court.
City leaders call the restaurant a welcomed addition to the city.
“We’re just honored to have a company that’s fun and exciting, innovative, and forward thinking coming to Hoover,” Mike Shaw of Hoover City Council said. “We’re very proud that Dave and Busters has chosen us.”
The city says construction will start this summer. The restaurant is expected to open by the summer of 2018.
Cheerleading is just one thing you won't find outside the United States. Bob Levey/Getty Images
There are many things that, for better or for worse, you can only find in America.
Common food items like peanut butter or Southern-style biscuits are nearly impossible to find in other countries, for example. The same goes for everyday sights like mailboxes, take-out boxes, and red Solo cups.
At least that's what I found in my travels to 25 different countries. With each new country I visit, from Costa Rica to the Philippines, I find more and more examples of things that I didn't realize were distinctly American.
Read on to see 16 things that you won't find outside the United States.
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Thursday, August 17th is Charity Day at Elmvale Jungle Zoo, with 100% of all proceeds gong to the Liver Transplant Foundation a Sick Kids Hospital. Come visit the Elmvale Jungle Zoo Thursday.
Enjoy he animals, help the kids!
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SEATTLE (WSVN) — Thieves in Seattle ran out of a store with stolen goods, only to find police waiting for them.
Seattle Police greeted the suspects at the emergency exit of a Costco store on March 14 as a duo tried to get away with boxes of computers and vacuum cleaners.
An employee at the retailer called 911 after recognizing one of the suspects from a previous store theft.
The agency released body cam video of the incident, showing officers blocking in the suspected getaway driver. Then the cops waited as the pair inside kicked the fire exit door open, running into the waiting arms of officers.
Police said the group is believed to have stolen items from another Costco earlier that same day.
Officers arrested a 30-year-old man and 21-year-old woman who tried to carry out the stolen merchandise, along with the 18-year-old woman in the getaway car.
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Rep. Mike Turner (R-Ohio) joins MTP Daily to discuss President Trump’s statement today in response to the violence at the white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia.
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Colgate Palmolive India stock was trading 1.15% up at Rs1,081.95 on BSE. Photo: Bloomberg
New Delhi: Fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) firm Colgate Palmolive India on Monday said it has declared an interim dividend of Rs4 per equity share for 2017-18, which will see a total payout of Rs131 crore, including dividend distribution tax.
The company said in a regulatory filing that its board has declared an interim dividend of Rs4 per equity share, with face value Re1 each, for the financial year ending 31 March 2018. It will be on the paid up equity share capital of Rs27.20 crore involving a total payout of Rs131 crore, including dividend distribution tax, it added.
The record date for payment of the dividend is 19 December 2017. Colgate Palmolive India stock was trading 1.15% up at Rs1,081.95 on BSE.
About Call In Time Telephone Befriending
Age UK Gloucestershire is now in partnership with the national Age UK charity to offer the Call in Time service, a friendship and wellbeing programme which provides older people with a friendly voice and regular, trustworthy communication with the outside world. Living on one's own can be hard when they get older, particularly if they have been used to sharing their home or time with others. Not having someone to talk to regularly can be lonely, and that's when a friendly chat on the phone can make all the difference. The service's trained volunteers will make weekly phone calls which last for around half an hour. The calls offer a safe, comfortable environment for an older person who feels lonely or isolated to chat about subjects such as hobbies, grandchildren and everyday issues.
Katy Perry can do a lot of things, but she cannot sing like Mariah Carey.
In this exclusive clip from tonight's episode of American Idol, a contestant reveals to judges Perry, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Ritchie that her inspiration is former Idol judge Mariah Carey, and that she has even taught herself to sing in "whistle tones," that absurdly high register that Carey is both fond of and good at.
The men are confused as to what "whistle tone" means, so the contestant encourages Perry to show them. It does not go well.
"I can't do whistle tone," Perry admits after a bit of extremely high-pitched screeching.
Bourne artists sold more than £4,000 worth of art at an exhibition held at Bourne Town Hall on Saturday (December 2).
The work of the 12 local artists was showcased on the upper floor of the town hall.
Organisers of the event, Bourne Town Hall Trust, also raised £500 to go towards the renovation of the building.
The exhibition took place during Bourne’s Magical Christmas Fayre event on Satuday as well as on Sunday.
The Bourne Town Hall Trust is a charity set up to manage the project to restore the empty building to its former glory and convert it into a community arts centre.
Visitors to the event were able to cast their eyes on plans during the weekend.
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3:02 Look at the massive water flow of Feather River, Sacramento River and Lake Oroville
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After a mountain climbing accident in 2003 left Carl Byington badly injured, doctors thought he might have to amputate his leg. But with years of physical therapy, he’s back to being incredibly active. He’s since run marathons on all seven continents. TODAY’s Sheinelle Jones and Jenna Bush Hager report.
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Local genealogy expert Sara Campbell presents "Samuel Holton and the History of Northfield" on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at Dickinson Memorial Library.
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Boeing (BA +1.4% ) warns employees that it plans another round of involuntary layoffs that will affect hundreds of engineers, Reuters reports, citing an internal memo.
The layoffs are set to start June 23, and follow a prior involuntary reduction of 245 workers set for May 19, according to the memo from the VP of engineering at Boeing Commercial Airplanes.
Shares are higher today, likely on news that Pres. Trump nominated former Rep. Scott Garrett to head the Export-Import Bank; even though Garrett has been critical of the Ex-Im Bank, the move at least would signal a return to normalcy at the bank, which has not been fully operational for nearly two years.
Hollow Rock-Bruceton is entering its third week of school as students and teachers become more adapted to their daily schedules.
Hollow Rock-Bruceton will debut its brand new concession stand at this Friday’s season opener with West Carroll.
WRJB’s Derek Kelley talked with Hollow Rock-Bruceton Special School District Superintendent David Duncan about expectations and general practices this school year.
Hollow Rock-Bruceton has added some new classes including a pilot Tennessee History program, Speech Communications, and Statistics.
The school district is also working on bringing in a new digital sign to replace the old one that was destroyed last spring.
FILE PHOTO: Robert Lighthizer speaks after he was sworn as U.S. Trade Representative during a ceremony at the White House in Washington, U.S. in this file photo dated May 15, 2017.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer said on Monday that a probe on whether to launch an investigation into China's intellectual property practices will be one of his office's "highest priorities."
Lighthizer said in a statement that China's industrial policies and other practices "reportedly" have forced the transfer of vital U.S. technology to Chinese companies.
"We will engage in a thorough investigation and, if needed, take action to preserve the future of U.S. industry," Lighthizer said. "Thousands of jobs are at stake for our workers and for future generations."
The Rock County Sheriff's Office, as well as Janesville Fire and EMS were called to the report of a single vehicle crash on W. State Highway 11 just east of Kesseler Road just after 11:00 Tuesday morning. Reports show a car struck a tree and the driver was pinned inside.
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RUTHERFORD Co., NC (WSPA) – The sheriff’s office is asking for your help find a missing teen, Michael Paul Ramsey.
Deputies say he was last seen Friday, April 14 in Ellenboro around 10:00 p.m.
He is a 17-year-old white male.
He has straight brown hair.
He is 6’2″ and 220 lbs.
He was last seen wearing a black Under Armour hooded sweatshirt with red writing on it and blue jeans.
If you have any information call Rutherford Co. Sheriff’s Office.
ANTIOCH (BCN/KRON)–Fire investigators believe the substance that sickened 11 people inside a JCPenney store in Antioch on Tuesday was possibly pepper spray, according to a Contra Costa County Fire Protection District spokesman.
Fire officials first reported the trouble at about 7:30 p.m. inside the store at 4951 Slatten Ranch Road.
“Once we arrived on scene, we had 11 people complain about some type of problems breathing,” Fire Inspector Steve Aubert said.
All of the victims complained of breathing trouble and two people were taken to the Kaiser Permanente Antioch Medical Center for treatment, Aubert said.
Hazardous materials crews were able to clear the store by 9:30 p.m., Aubert said.
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DeJong went 3-for-5 with a solo home run in Sunday's 6-3 loss to the Braves.
DeJong has already matched his first-half homer total (nine) in seven fewer games over the second half of the season. Four of those round trippers have come within the first 57 plate appearances of August, a stretch in which he's also posted a .410 wOBA and 26.7 percent HR/FB rate.
If you want to see a life-size dinosaur, now is your chance!
Jurassic Quest is in Savannah for the first time ever with a brand new show.
The event will be held at the Savannah International Convention Center on Saturday and Sunday.
The exhibit features 80 animatronic, life-size dinosaurs - including a Spinosaurus, two giant T-rex, and an Apatosaurus.
The exhibit walks you through the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods.
"It's wonderful. We have just walked in but it looks great. We got VIP tickets that we're going to hear over to the bounce bounces and do the rides," said Rebecca Irizari, event attendee.
Activities include walking dinosaur rides, fossil digs, paleontology and fossil stations, dinosaur bounce houses, crafts, face painting, and much more!.
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A top aide to President-elect Donald Trump said in an interview aired on Sunday that the White House may have disproportionately punished Moscow by ordering the expulsion of 35 Russian diplomats.
"One of the questions that we have is why the magnitude of this? Is that response in proportion to the actions taken? Maybe it was; maybe it wasn't but you have to think about that," incoming White House press secretary Sean Spicer declared.
Trump praised Vladimir Putin as "very smart" after he ruled out a tit-for-tat retaliation, but will investigate U.S. intelligence allegations that Russia was behind a cyber attack aimed at disrupting the 2016 presidential race.
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Every so often a new singer emerges who’s able to assimilate multiple musical touchstones and still come off sounding remarkably fresh and unburdened by the past. Kandace Springs is one of those artists. The 27-year-old, Nashville-based singer, songwriter and pianist counts such stylists as Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Nina Simone, Roberta Flack and Norah Jones as her heroes, but as evidenced by her sparkling full-length Blue Note Records debut, Soul Eyes, Springs mimics none of them.
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The former White House press secretary tells the BBC the president usually stood by him when he made mistakes. He was "forgiving", says Sean Spicer.
Here’s a beautiful snowy egret. This one was up in a tree near Dana Point harbor that was egret central. There must have been at least a dozen of them nesting there. This was great for taking photos, but the price was a car covered with bird droppings. I really should have parked a little farther away.
Plus we have a bonus picture today: a snowy egret using its aileron flaps to slow down for a landing near its nest. Our little egret baby is obviously looking forward to lunch. Yum yum!
ICYMI@M_Braendle crashed during the warmup for the #TDR2018 prologue and broke his collarbone. He will also miss the #giro101
"I am very disappointed. Mostly because I cannot help the team here and in the Giro. The crash was a really stupid one." (1/3) pic.twitter.com/YwJCqTnjgO
April 17 (Reuters) - Cerulean Pharma Inc:
* Cerulean Pharma-estimates cash, cash equivalents as of june 30, assuming has not consummated transactions under novartis apa or dar*pa, to be $4 million-$6 million
* Cerulean Pharma-in event that dar*pa deal does not close board may elect to dissolve co,liquidate assets whether under title 7 or title 11 of u.s. Code
* Cerulean Pharma-if board decides to dissolve assets,would be required to pay all of debts, obligations, among others, before distribution to stockholders
* Cerulean Pharma-expects that amount of cash left, if any, to distribute to stockholders would be materially less than expected amounts set forth as of june 30 Source text - http://bit.ly/2pb22lV Further company coverage:
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Milton, Ont. resident Alaa Al-Muhandis was among the 39 people killed in the Istanbul nightclub shooting on New Year's Eve.
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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (AP) — Televangelist Pat Robertson is recovering after suffering an embolic stroke.
In an online news release, The Christian Broadcasting Network, which Robertson founded, says he was rushed to the nearest stroke center Friday after a family member recognized the onset of symptoms.
The release says that within minutes of receiving clot-busting drugs, Robertson was awake, responsive and able to move all his limbs.
The Virginia-based network says 87-year-old Robertson is alert and expected to make a full recovery.
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In addition to founding The Christian Broadcasting Network, Robertson hosts its flagship show "The 700 Club."
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A study looked at Google searches for the term "delete Facebook" and it found that spikes in California were among the largest in the country, with San Diego seeing an increase of 159 percent.
A study looked at Google searches for the term "delete Facebook" and it found that spikes in California were among the largest in the country, with San Diego seeing an increase of 159 percent. (The San Diego Union-Tribune)
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Gamecocks name starting pitcher for Friday’s NCAA Tournament game
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — The University of South Carolina baseball team announced that it would start junior righthander Adam Hill for Friday’s NCAA Greenville Regional opener against Ohio State.
That game will start at 2 p.m. and be televised on ESPN2.
Hill is 7-5 this season with a 4.08 earned-run-average and 92 strikeouts in 75 innings pitched. Hill has allowed just a .188 opponent’s batting average, which is second in the SEC.
Hill will be opposed by Buckeye lefty Connor Curlis, who is 7-4 with a 3.81 ERA.
USC Athletics contributed to the writing of this article.
The Transportation Safety Board says a large, breaking wave hit a whale-watching vessel off British Columbia's coast in October 2015, overturning the boat and dumping passengers and crew into the water. The board makes three recommendations after the fatal capsizing, including that all commercial passenger vessels operating beyond sheltered waters carry emergency radio beacons that indicate their positions.
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GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Companies will drop about $5 million for 30 seconds of ad time during the Big Game this year.
The company Dialsmith has developed technology that lets companies pinpoint what people are and are not responding to when watching ads.
Viewers can grade the ads using a slider, which can be done on a computer, phone or tablet.
Dialsmith can monitor those ratings in real time.
As each ad is released, we’ll have it ready for you on the Big Game category on our website.
You can check it out ahead of time here.
Best Fish Sandwiches In MinnesotaA breaded, deep fried rectangular patty made from white meat fish such as cod or pollock, the fish sandwich, or fishwich, came into its own as a burger when introduced at McDonald's in 1962. Since then, the fish sandwich has become a lunch and dinner favorite. If you favor the local catch, try a walleye fish sandwich.
MS VIDA CHARLES better known as VIDA ROBERTS of Lowmans Hill died on Wednesday December 12th at the age of 86. The funeral takes place on Saturday December 16th at the Lowmans Hill Anglican church. The body lies at the church from 1pm. The service begins at 2:00. Burial will be at the Lowmans Hill Cemetery.
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Hill posted a season-best 1:56.43 in the 800 for second place behind UT-Martin’s Leonel Perez.
Knight finished sixth in the 110-meter hurdles in 16.16, placed fifth in the long jump with a mark of 21-7.25 and was fifth in the triple jump with a mark of 43-4.25. Scott posted a mark of 44-3.5 in the shot put and 128-6 in the discus, finishing fifth in both events.
The men’s 4x100-meter relay team placed third in 42.90 while the “B” team was sixth in 43.54 and the 4x400-meter relay finished third in 3:28.79.
Craft led the Cumberland women’s team, taking fifth in the triple jump with a mark of 38-6.25, while Barnett finished fifth in the discus with a mark of 109-5 and was eighth in the shot put at 38-6.
Cumberland will compete again in two weeks at the Mid-South Conference Championships on April 28-29 in Williamsburg, Ky.
JEFFERSON HILLS, Pa. — Cincinnati Bengals receiver Tyler Boyd was charged Thursday with owning a vape pen containing the active ingredient in marijuana that police say was found when his friend crashed the NFL player’s car near Pittsburgh in July.
Jefferson Hills police say Boyd, a former star at the University of Pittsburgh, lent his car to a friend who crashed it about 3 a.m. on July 12. Boyd wasn’t in the car.
But police say they found an open bottle of cognac, an unopened bottle of peach vodka, and two vape pens and several unopened vape cartridges containing THC.
Boyd’s attorney, Daniel Konieczka (koh-NETCH’-kah) says there “might be some factual confusion” over who owned the vape items. But police say Boyd acknowledged owning one of the vape pens.
The ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Afghanistan died on Wednesday of wounds sustained in a bomb attack in Kandahar last month that also killed five Emirati aid workers, the UAE's ministry of presidential affairs announced.
"With great sadness and sorrow, we mourn the martyr of the nation and his duty, the righteous son Juma Mohammed Abdullah al-Kaabi, who gave his pure soul for the sake of humanity," the ministry said in a statement quoted by official news agency WAM.
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Reliance Capital has formed a Bullish Harami pattern on the weekly chart which suggests waning bearishness. On the daily chart, the price has moved above its 50-exponential moving average (EMA) which suggests a shift in prevailing trend from negative to positive.
In addition, positive divergence is visible in the momentum indicator RSI (14) on the weekly chart. Traders can accumulate the stock in the range of Rs 420-426 for the target of Rs 480 and a stop loss below Rs 399 can be kept for all long positions.
: The author is Head of Wealth Management and Financial Planning, Bonanza Portfolio Ltd. The views and investment tips expressed by investment experts on moneycontrol.com are his own and not that of the website or its management. Moneycontrol.com advises users to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions.
An 18-year-old woman has died in hospital after she was found in a pool in Mississauga without vital signs on Tuesday.
Paramedics said they were called to an address on Western Skies Way around 6 p.m.
Mining Ban Lifted on Gold and Silver in Wisconsin
Gov. Walker Signed Bill Today
MADISON, Wis.-Gov. Scott Walker has signed a bill lifting Wisconsin’s moratorium on gold and silver mining.
Walker voted to impose the moratorium when he was in the state Assembly in 1998. He signed the Republican legislation Monday anyway. His spokesman, Tom Evenson, has said Walker believes mining can be done without harming the environment.
Under current state law, sulfide mining applicants had to prove that similar mines have operated and been closed in North America without polluting. Wisconsin regulators have never issued a final determination that any mining applicant has satisfied the requirements, leading critics to label the requirements a de facto ban on sulfide mining.
The new bill eliminates the mandate. It won’t go into effect for six months.
The incubator cut the ribbon on its fifth building Monday. CEO Barb Ewing says the building will house two types of 3D printing companies.
Hector Campbell, MD, a plastic and hand surgeon, has joined the EMMC Medical Group and EMMC Plastic and Hand Surgical Specialists practice. He earned his medical degree from the University of the West Indies and completed general surgery and plastic surgery residencies at Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University.
Dr. Campbell specializes in all aspects of hand surgery, general reconstruction surgery, facial fractures, body contouring, breast reconstruction, breast lift, and breast reduction.
“I am excited to join a great team at Plastic and Hand Surgical Specialists and to care for people throughout the region who I can help,” says Dr. Campbell. “I am also looking forward to exploring the area. Maine is a great place to be, and I can’t wait to get out there and see all the region has to offer.”
For more information about scheduling an appointment with Dr. Campbell, please call EMMC Plastic and Hand Surgical Specialists at 973-9950.
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The long Christmas break ends tomorrow with thousands of commuters returning to work only to find the cost of rail travel has gone up once again. Regulated fares, based on last July’s inflation figures, have risen by 1.9 per cent and in some cases off-peak leisure tickets will go up by 5 per cent. Over the past six years, prices have increased twice as fast as average wages, and some passengers are paying 43 per cent more for season tickets than they did in 2010.
Then again, higher costs have not deterred travellers: our trains carry more passengers today than at any time since the Twenties. Moreover, it is widely accepted that extra money from fares is needed to improve track and rolling stock, and it was decided years ago to load more of the network costs on to passengers, instead of general taxpayers.
NEW YORK — The Chicago Cubs have drafted Chris Singleton, whose mother was among those killed two years ago during the shooting inside a South Carolina church.
Singleton was selected Wednesday by the defending World Series champions with the final pick of the 19th round, No. 585 overall. He is a right-handed-hitting centre fielder at Charleston Southern University.
The outfielder's mother, Sharonda Coleman-Singleton, was one of nine people killed by Dylann Roof on June 17, 2015, during a Wednesday night Bible study at Emanuel AME Church in downtown Charleston, South Carolina, one of the South's first African-American churches.
Coleman-Singleton, who was 45, was a track coach at Goose Creek High School.
FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 17, 2017) – Auditor of Public Accounts Mike Harmon has released the following local government audits:
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In this week’s Classical Music According to Yehuda, Alan Chartock and Yehuda Hanani continue their series of conversations about quoting, sampling, borrowing in music.
Music: "Who Will Buy?" - Oliver! (Studio Cast Recording)
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On Monday morning, our president, who does not read, tweeted out praise for a book.
A great book for your reading enjoyment: "REASONS TO VOTE FOR DEMOCRATS" by Michael J. Knowles. — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 17, 2017
The book, ostensibly a list of reasons to vote for Democrats, contains 260 pages of blank space. Get it? “Lefty lawyers require that we state the book is mostly blank and contains precisely 1,235 words,” the Amazon description reads.
The Easter Bunny poses for a portrait during the annual Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, April 16, 2017, in San Francisco, Calif. The Easter Bunny poses for a portrait during the annual Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, April 16, 2017, in San Francisco, Calif.
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Mutharika appoints directors for new troubled boards: Admarc and University of Malawi Council
Malawi President Peter Mutharika has appointed new board members for two troubled parastatals, State produce trader Agricultural Development and …
With all the talk about the impending "Asian century," one might imagine that the region had moved beyond what are often viewed as poor-country health challenges, like high rates of maternal mortality. The reality is very different.
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this week's "trash can explosion investigation". it happened tuesday on 4th street in terre haute. "officers said".. someone "put an explosive device in a trash can".. "and detonated it". no one was hurt.. but "the police" still take this kind of incident "very seriously". "today".. officers arrested "bradley ellinger." "the terre haute police department" believes "ellinger" made and detonated the device. he now faces "several charges". "a northern vigo county home".. is destroyed
Allergan is voluntarily recalling packs of its birth control pills in the U.S. because of a packaging error with placebos, increasing the possibility of unintended pregnancy.
The company says four placebo pills were placed out of order in the Taytulla packs. Allergan says the first four days of therapy had four non-hormonal placebo capsules instead of active capsules.
The recall involves lot 5620706, which expires in May 2019. Consumers who have those birth control pills should arrange to return them to their physicians.
Consumers with questions about the recall are being asked to contact Allergan at 800-678-1605, Monday through Friday
There's a lot of racing to do before the winner of the Trek Session is decided. Pick the best team for this round and you can walk away with a TLR Flash Charger Floor Pump and a Rapid Pack (value $180 USD). A floor pump with a pressurized chamber makes at-home and on-the-fly tubeless setup a breeze, and the Rapid Pack means you can ready to ride at a moment's notice with plenty of space for MTB essentials.
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) - A top adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is proposing Iran resume its uranium enrichment in the wake of the U.S. withdrawal from the nuclear deal between world powers and Tehran.
Ali Akbar Velayati was quoted Wednesday by the semi-official Tasnim news agency as saying Iran is “capable to spin centrifuges for enrichment” to higher levels should it choose to do so.
Velayati says Iran should also accelerate production of nuclear propulsions and also research on advanced centrifuges. He claimed this wouldn’t violate the nuclear deal which put limits on Iran’s atomic program in exchange for lifting economic sanctions.
In the wake of President Donald Trump’s decision to pull the United States out of the deal, several Iranian officials have indicated Tehran could resume its nuclear program.
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The Comedian Allegedly Oopsed yesterday at his show AYLive when he made some comments regarding what people term sensitive concerning the Tboss and Kemen issue…..I have not seen the skit so I leave the comment section open for those who have to debate on it…. The first meme is from Tboss’ brother’s handle and comment was liked by her and her sister….
A new "clean standard" is coming to one coffee shop in our area beginning 2018.
Caribou Coffee announced they will be the first national coffee chain offering beverages made with clean label ingredients. These ingredients will have no artificial colors, flavors, sweeteners, and preservatives. There will also be no MSG or high fructose corn syrup.
This isn't the first time the coffee chain is choosing a more natural option. In 2010, Caribou started using real chocolate chips rather than powdered chocolate which many other coffeehouses currently use. They also made "cleaner" changes in 2012 and 2016.
Caribou Coffee's focus on real ingredients has been fundamental part of the Clean Label commitment.
Lin-Manuel Miranda tells CBS News correspondent David Begnaud about his new song, “Almost Like Praying.” Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony, Gloria Estefan and many others are featured in the song that will benefit the Hispanic Federation’s UNIDOS Disaster Relief Fund for Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria. …read more
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After being mistaken for a dangerous beast, he is captured and torn from his home. Determined to return to his family, he rallies a misfit team on the ultimate adventure. Set in Spain, Ferdinand proves you can’t judge a bull by its cover.
Featuring the voices of John Cena, Kate McKinnon, Gina Rodriguez and David Tennant, Ferdinand charges into U.S. cinemas on December 15 – going up against Star Wars: The Last Jedi – followed by the UK on December 22.
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Gatineau Police have charged a second person in the October 2015 death of Christine MacNeil.
Emilio Spezzano, 57, has been charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of MacNeil , police said Wednesday afternoon.
Spezzano and MacNeil were a couple until shortly before her death, according to police.
MacNeil, 25, was shot and killed at the Four Points Sheraton in Gatineau on Oct. 19. 2015.
Ottawa's Blake Dooley, 53, was charged with first-degree murder in February 2016 in her death.
Spezzano is due to appear in court on Thursday.
Daisy Sweeney, a pillar of Montreal’s black community, has passed away at the age of 97. As Global’s Phil Carpenter reports, she taught her younger brother, jazz great Oscar Peterson, how to play piano.
Justin Timberlake posted a picture of the reunion with his former band mates Lance Bass, Joey Fatone, Chris Kirkpatrick and Chasez, early this morning and let fans know it was a major milestone for his friend.
"JC's 40th And, if you don't know now, you know ," Timberlake wrote in an Instagram caption. Earlier in the day, Kirkpatrick also wished Chasez a happy birthday with a throwback photo of the band during a red carpet interview. See the posts here.
Clemson extended its lead to 7-2 with three hits including a solo shot from Kyle Wilkie in the bottom of the third.
Wilkie led off with a solo shot to left center field to put the Tigers up 5-2. Cromwell followed with a single, advancing to second on a wild pitch before scoring on a Wharton single. Wharton advanced to third on Jordan Greene’s flyout and scored as Meredith grounded out to second putting them up 7-2.
DELAND, Fla. (AP) — Authorities have identified a couple whose bodies were found alongside a Florida highway, with their three young sons sitting safely in a nearby SUV.
The Volusia County Sheriff's Office says a Florida Highway Patrol trooper spotted the vehicle with its hazard lights blinking early Saturday along Interstate 4 near DeLand.
Sheriff's Spokesman Andrew Gant told reporters the trooper found 32-year-old Daniel Kelsey and 30-year-old Heather Kelsey unconscious outside the SUV.
Both adults were pronounced dead at the scene. Gant said three boys found alive in the SUV are the Ormond Beach couple's children.
The boys range in age from 8 months to 4 years old. Gant said they were unharmed but taken to a hospital as a precaution.
Gant said investigators didn't immediately find evidence of foul play. Autopsy results are pending.
KEY WEST, Fla. (AP) -- A Florida man caught with protected deer in a car pleaded not guilty to federal charges of violating the Endangered Species Act.
The Miami Herald reports 18-year-old Erik Damas Acosta of Miami Gardens was released Friday on $20,000 bond after his arraignment in Key West federal court.
Damas Acosta and 23-year-old Tumani Anthony Younge of Tamarac were arrested in July after a deputy found three Key deer in their car during a traffic stop.
Damas Acosta's attorney, Joe Nascimento, said his client was "saddened" that one deer was euthanized because of a broken leg.
Younge will be arraigned in federal court Aug. 25. The men pleaded not guilty to state felony charges, including aggravated animal cruelty.
Key deer grow to the size of a large dog. They're only found in the remote island chain.
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A Grapeland woman who pointed a pistol at a police officer who went by her home to check on her has pleaded guilty to the crime.
Ashley Lanell Hanson-Hadley, 36, pleaded guilty on Jan. 25 and accepted a 10-year deferred adjudication sentence.
Hanson-Hadley was arrested and charged with first-degree aggravated assault against a public servant in May 2017 after officers came to her home in the 300 block of Darsey Street on April 13 to do a welfare check on her. Hanson-Hadley had been texting family members and friends and saying she was going to hurt or possibly even kill herself.
Officers forced their way into the home but Hanson-Hadley refused to come out of a back room and said she had a pistol on her.
Officers left but came back when she called dispatch and said they had better fix her door. When officers came back, Hanson-Hadley opened the door and pointed a pistol at one of the officers. She was later arrested.
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ELON, N.C. — Tyler Seibring scored 24 points, Dainan Swoope added 22 and Elon handed Delaware its sixth-straight loss 89-76 on Saturday night.
Dmitri Thompson added 13 points for the Phoenix (14-11, 6-6 Colonial Athletic Association), who let a 17-point lead in the second half slip to five with 3 1/2 minutes to go.
After Jacob Cushing hit back-to-back 3s to bring the Blue Hens (11-14, 4-8) within 76-71, Swoope scored four of the next six that started a clinching 10-2 run. Delaware missed four straight shots.
Swoope, who surpassed 1,000 points for his career, and Seibring, combined for eight 3s. Seibring had eight rebounds and Swoope seven assists.
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She wanted to be a Future Forecaster — and that’s exactly what FOX6 WakeUp News is helping her accomplish. Meet Kalise Williams, a 9-year-old from Eisenhower Elementary School.
FOX6 and Meteorologist Rob Haswell are looking for some smart, fun, outgoing and weather-loving kids to help with the weather forecasts Friday mornings on WakeUp News. If you have a 6 to 12-year-old child who is into weather and wants to show his or her stuff, then we want to hear from you!
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The Swift Current RCMP Detachment are currently on scene responding to a call at a residence in the 300 block of Cowie Crescent in the City of Swift Current.
As a precaution, the RCMP have successfully evacuated a residential apartment building on the block and currently have the surrounding area blocked by police.
While the RCMP recognize the interest in these such events, they're asking the public and all media agencies to please stay clear of the area. They're also requesting not to announce or post on social media police officer or police vehicle locations.
Swift Current Online will have more details and updates when they become available. If there is an imminent risk to public safety the RCMP will notify the public immediately.
The RCMP are thanking the public for their cooperation as the investigation continues.
On March 3, the World Day of Prayer, an ecumenical celebration on the theme "Am I Being Unfair to You?" will be held Our Lady of Hope Church.
The women of the Philippines wrote the theme. Join with people from 170 countries around the world and more than 2,000 communities in Canada who will gather to pray and act in solidarity with the people of the Philippines.
The service will be held at Our Lady of Hope Church, 591 Brennan Rd., beginning at 1:30 pm. Refreshments will follow the service. All are welcome and the event is free.
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The Chainsmokers said they would only release a studio album (as opposed to an EP) if fans really wanted one, and after receiving an enthusiastic response, the DJ duo announced in late January they would be dropping that project sometime in spring.
Related: The Chainsmokers Announce Debut Album, 2017 Tour Dates
Now, more details have emerged about when their debut album will be available.
Appearing on the red carpet at the 59th Annual GRAMMY Awards, The Chainsmokers spoke with Entertainment Tonight and accidentally let it slip that their new album, Memories: Do Not Open, would arrive on April 7th.
Drew Taggart shared the date even though he wasn’t supposed to just yet, but Alex Pall gave him a pass. After all, they’d just won a GRAMMY. Unfortunately, they were stuck in L.A. traffic during the pre-telecast where their collaboration with Daya, “Don’t Let Me Down,” took home Best Dance Recording.
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - The Washington Redskins wrapped up their Richmond training camp Monday with a brief workout that ended when free safety D.J. Swearinger kicked an extra point that barely cleared the crossbar.
Swearinger’s kick came after coach Jay Gruden invited cornerback Bashaud Breeland to try one, keeping alive a tradition of ending camp by asking a player to do something outside the ordinary. Last year, defensive lineman Ricky Jean Francois caught a punt. Breeland, however, missed his kick badly.
“Call me money,” Swearinger said as the team filed off the field to sign autographs for volunteers who worked throughout the three-week camp.
Swearinger said the opportunity brought him back to his middle school days when he handled kickoffs.
“I knew, as soon as it left the foot, man, it was good,” he said.
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LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A Nebraska state agency that awards grants for environmental projects has logged another uptick in applications, and the executive director expects to see even more in the future as federal and private grants shrink.
Mark Brohman, executive director of the Nebraska Environmental Trust, says the organization received a record 130 new applications for the current year. That number has increased slowly but consistently over the last several years.
Brohman says part of his increase is due to cuts at the Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and other federal agencies that have traditionally awarded grants.
The trust has given away $275 million for more than 2,000 projects statewide since it was created in 1992.
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An overturned big-rig forced authorities to close the transition road from the eastbound 60 Freeway to the northbound 15 Freeway near Jurupa Valley for nearly seven hours Monday, the California Highway Patrol said.
The SigAlert was first reported just before 8 a.m. after the big-rig blocked the entire roadway, according to a CHP incident log. All lanes were closed until just before 3 p.m.
Both CHP units and a CalTrans officials were on the scene, the CHP reported.
No other vehicles appear to have been involved, and no information on the driver’s condition has been released
An apartment fire forced first responders to close Ketchum Road on Wednesday afternoon.
Memphis police officers and firefighters shutdown Ketchum Road near Imogene Street as they investigate a fire at Willow Oaks Apartments.
Memphis Fire Department said two units caught fire in the apartment complex. People were living in one of the apartments, but nobody was injured in the fire.
The cause of the fire is unknown at this time.
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An Irish hooley broke out at the Celt Bar in Dublin last night and folk band ‘The Tan and Sober Gentlemen’ proved that they were up for the craic.
What followed was a lively, energetic performance with an Irish tap dancer trying her best to keep up as the band got faster and the crowd went wild.
If the video is an indicator then folk band ‘The Tan and Sober Gentlemen’, hailing from North Carolina, definitely will fit in at any trad pub across the country.
Safe to say next time they’re around we’ll be bringing our dancing shoes.
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A Chinese-Canadian police officer has become the first person from either group to win B.C.’s Medal of Good Citizenship, the province announced.
Terry Yung, who was also previously a board member and vice-chair at Vancouver-based immigrant services provider SUCCESS, received the award last Thursday for his community service “without expectation of remuneration or reward,” said the province in a statement.
Besides SUCCESS, Yung has worked to diversify the Vancouver Police Department’s ranks in recent years, as well being involved with the Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver and the Community Security Committee of the Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver.
The award — which has caught the attention of local Chinese-language media — was created in July 2015.
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The Liverpool super-middleweight, who has fought for global honours twice and been in the ring with pound-for-pound star Andre Ward, was last in action last September, exclusively live on Sky Sports Box Office. Smith stopped Daniel Regi at the O2 Arena, as part of the undercard to Gennady Golovkin's IBF, WBA Super, WBC and IBO world middleweight title defence against IBF welterweight king Kell Brook.
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A search is underway for a missing person at Big Bend National Park.
Authorities are looking for Rene Cervantes, Jr., of Pharr, Texas.
Cervantes is a Hispanic male, with brown hair, brown eyes and thin build.
We're told Cervantes was swimming with friends in the Rio Grande near Hot Springs when a strong current swept him downstream around 1:15 p.m. Sunday.
Authorities said Cervantes was wearing black shorts and no shirt at the time.
An initial inter-agency search of Hot Springs Canyon to the Boquillas Port of Entry was conducted by National Park Service rangers and Custom & Border Protection officers, via boat, helicopter, and ground searchers. The search was resumed and expanded on the morning of the 14th, including National Park Service motor boats, canoes, and kayaks, as well as a Customs & Border Protection helicopter.
If you know where Cervantes is, contact the park's communication office at (432) 477-1187.
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UAE central bank raises repo rate by 25 bps
DUBAI, June 14 The central bank of the United Arab Emirates said on Wednesday it was raising its key interest rate by 25 basis points, following the U.S. Federal Reserve's decision to hike rates by the same margin.
THE UK government has announced that its export credit agency, UK Export Finance (UKEF), has doubled its capacity to support trade with Singapore up to £4.5 billion (S$8.3 billion), meaning an additional £2.25 billion in support for UK companies exporting to Singapore and for Singaporean buyers
MUNSTER back-row Jack O’Donoghue has undergone surgery for the knee ligament injury he sustained against Leinster in the Guinness PRO14 semi-final earlier this month.
Munster have indicated that O’Donoghue is expected to follow a ‘long-term rehabilitation programme.’
On the contract front, prop Jeremy Loughman will remain with the province for next season after signing a one-year contract extension.
The Munster players continuing to rehab following injury are Tyler Bleyendaal (neck), Chris Farrell (knee), Tommy O’Donnell (shoulder) and Stephen Archer (pec).
China's foreign direct investment decreased for the second straight month in May, underscoring the challenges Beijing faces in attracting foreign businesses, official data showed Thursday.
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China attracted 54.67 billion yuan ($8.05 billion) in foreign direct investment last month, down 3.7% from a year earlier, the Ministry of Commerce said in a statement Thursday. That followed April's year-on-year decline of 4.3% in yuan terms.
Foreign direct investment dropped 0.7% in the January-May period compared with a year ago, to CNY341.08 billion.
The ministry hasn't released dollar-term figures for May.
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Belfast Giants beat the Cardiff Devils 4-3 after penalties in the first of a weekend double-header between the top two teams in the Elite League.
The win closes the gap at the top of the table to six points after a controversial end to the game.
The Giants thought they had won with 1.6 seconds of overtime remaining when Spiro Goulakos's shot went in off the crossbar but the goal was disallowed.
Darcy Murphy scored in the shootout to earn a vital win for the home side.
The country legend Willie Nelson was forced to cut short a concert in Salt Lake City after falling ill. He later wrote on Twitter that he had been affected by altitude sickness.
Nelson, 84, was in the early stages of a set at the city's 20,000 capacity USANA Amphitheatre when he departed the stage. Several hours later, following reports that he had been taken to hospital for "breathing problems", Nelson posted that he needed to get to lower ground.
FRANKFURT (Reuters) - The supervisory board of Deutsche Bank (DBKGn.DE) has voiced support for its chairman, Paul Achleitner, who has come under fire for his handling of management changes at the bank.
FILE PHOTO: Deutsche Bank supervisory board chairman Paul Achleitner gives a speech during the Swiss International Finance Forum in Bern, Switzerland June 20, 2017. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann/File Photo
“The entire Supervisory Board has never had, and still does not have, any doubts concerning Dr. Achleitner’s comprehensive personal and professional skills and integrity,” the board said in a document posted to Deutsche Bank’s website on Tuesday.
Anchorage police identify man killed in weekend shooting
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Anchorage police have released the name of a man found dead of a gunshot wound in a car of the city's south side.
Police say 28-year-old Jacob Stough was shot Friday night in his upper body in one of three weekend shootings.
Witnesses spotted a car blocking traffic and found Stough dead inside. Police say he was targeted and the shooting is related to drugs.
At around 3 a.m. Sunday, police took calls of shots fired in a parking lot in on the Old Seward Highway. Two adults with gunshot wounds, including one person with life-threatening injuries, were transported to a hospital.
Shortly before 5:30 a.m. Sunday, police investigated a shooting on west 88th Avenue. Investigators determined a man at a party was shot in the lower body.
Ducks 101 provides 24/7 obsessive sports coverage of the Anaheim Ducks as a part of Sports Media 101 . For news, op/ed, game reviews, team updates and even rumors you will find all of it on Ducks 101.
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RPT-CORRECTED-UPDATE 2-China to sell 1st dollar bonds since 2004, after Moody's downgrade
BEIJING/HONG KONG, June 13 China will sell its first U.S. dollar denominated sovereign bonds since 2004 in coming months along with yuan bonds, in its first overseas issuance of national debt since Moody's downgraded its sovereign credit rating in May.
In the latest episode of the Democracy in Crisis Podcast, hosts Baynard Woods and Marc Steiner speak with Ron Rosenbaum. He is the author of "Explaining Hitler: The Search for the Origins of His Evil," which includes a chapter on the Munich Post, a German newspaper that was highly critical of Hitler during his rise to power. The newspaper was shut down by the Nazis in 1933, and its writers and editors were arrested and imprisoned in concentration camps. Last weekend, Rosenbaum wrote an article for the LA Review of Books called "Against Normalization: The Lesson of the Munich Post," where he reflects on the lessons journalists can learn from the Munich Post in the age of Trump. Another of Rosenbaum's older stories recently gained a disturbing relevance. When he did an interview with Donald Trump in 1987, all the future president wanted to talk about was nuclear proliferation and Russia.
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Welcome to the Newcastle United live blog for Wednesday, February 15.
The Magpies last night slipped to a 2-2 draw with Norwich, with Jamaal Lascelles' second half strike rescuing a point.
However, thanks to Ipswich's 1-1 draw at Brighton, Rafa Benitez's side remained top of the Championship with just 15 games remaining.
Huddersfield cut the gap between Newcastle and the play-off places to just five points though as they came from behind to beat Rotherham.
We'll have all the analysis and reaction from another hard-fought away point - as well as build-up to Aston Villa next up on Monday night.
As ever we want to hear from you, so please send us your thoughts over Facebook at www.facebook.com/chroniclenufc/ or on Twitter at @ChronicleNUFC.
Updates from Lee Ryder, Chris Waugh, Mark Douglas and Craig Johns throughout the day.
Distracting cell phones and too much alcohol are being blamed for an increase in pedestrians being mowed down by moving vehicles across North Carolina and South Carolina. The Charlotte Observer reports that U.S. pedestrian deaths grew at a faster rate last year than at any other time in the past 40 years.
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PARIS The gunman who killed one police officer and wounded two others in central Paris on Thursday has been identified, but his name will not be revealed until investigators determine whether he had accomplices, the Paris prosecutor said.
"The identity of the attacker is known and has been checked. I will not give it because investigations with raids are ongoing," Francois Molins told reporters.
"The investigators want to be sure whether he had or did not have accomplices."
Interior Ministry spokesman Pierre-Henry Brandet said the wounded police officers' lives were no longer in danger.
(Reporting by Julien Pretot; writing by John Irish; Editing by Leigh Thomas)
City on a Plate
24 hours in Lisbon: Exploring the explorers' city
Follow Allison Foat's one-day itinerary to discover history, pastry, patterned pavements and melancholy music in the capital of Portugal
Follow Allison Foat's one-day itinerary to discover history, pastry, patterned pavements and melancholy music in the capital of Portugal
NEW YORK, Aug 14 (APP): Leaders of the Democratic Party responded to reports of violence and racial clashes at a white nationalist rally in the US State of Virginia on Saturday with calls for introspection on matters of racial hatred, according to American media reports.
A man with a long history of sexually abusing horses was recently arrested AGAIN by the Brown County Sheriff’s Office, for you guessed it, sexually abusing a horse. Sterling Rachwal, 53, was arrested and charged with multiple MISDEMEANORS, because apparently raping animals isn’t considered a serious offense in Wisconsin.
MEXICO CITY, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Mexican miner Grupo Mexico, one of the world’s largest copper producers, reported a fourth-quarter net profit of $131 million on Friday.
The company, which also has a transportation business, said revenue for the quarter of $2.737 billion. (Reporting by Noe Torres)
Ready for another season of “The Voice?”
NBC’s Emmy Award-winning vocal competition returns Monday, Feb. 26 with a fresh batch of singers trying to get the coaches to turn their chairs and take them on. For Season 14, they’ll have to impress Kelly Clarkson, Alicia Keys, Adam Levine and Blake Shelton.
Last season, Team Shelton’s Chloe Kohanski was named the winner.
The 23-year-old psychedelic rocker from Nashville walked away with a recording contract and a spot in the cast of “The Voice: Neon Dreams” at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.
So, who’s next?
For that, you’ll have to tune-in. Contestants are revealed during the blind audition process.
The Voice
When: 8 p.m. Monday and Tuesday
Where: NBC
Maroon 5 has released the track listing for their upcoming new album Red Pill Blues. Red Pill Blues features 10 songs, opening with a track titled “Best 4 U.” Maroon 5’s current single, “What Lovers Do” featuring SZA is also on the album, as well as collaborations with Julia Michaels (“Help Me Out”), LunchMoney Lewis (“Who I Am”), and A$AP Rocky (“Whiskey”). Red Pill Blues will be released on November 3. The album will be the band’s first since V, which was released in August of 2014. Red Pill Blues track list: 1. “Best 4 U” 2. “What Lovers Do” feat. SZA 3. “Wait” 4. “Lips on You” 5. “Bet My Heart” 6. “Help Me Out” with Julia Michaels 7. “Who I Am” feat. LunchMoney Lewis 8. “Whiskey” feat. A$AP Rocky 9. “Girls Like You” 10. “Closure” Copyright(c) 2017 RTTNews.com. All Rights ReservedLess «
BUCHAREST, Romania — Romanian police say a fugitive businessman sentenced to seven years in prison for real estate fraud has been detained by British police.
Police said Gabriel Popoviciu, who was sentenced on Aug. 2 in Bucharest, handed himself in Monday after Romanian police found him at a London address. Justice Minister Tudorel Toader said Romania would start extradition proceedings.
Prosecutors said that the 58-year-old Popoviciu obtained land in north Bucharest from a state university from 2000 to 2004 at a vastly undervalued price where he built the capital’s best-known mall. The High Court for Cassation and Justice sentenced him for illegally acquiring the land. He denies wrongdoing.
The ex-rector of the University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine Nicolae Alecu was sentenced in the same case to six years for official misconduct.
Trump delivers speech condemning the 'hate groups' involved in the Charlottesville attack
On Monday, President Donald Trump stated that 'those who cause violence in its name are criminal and thugs, including the KKK, neo-Nazis, white supremacist, and other hate groups that are repugnant to everything we hold dear as Americans.'
A Marabella man is the country's latest murder victim.
Everton Moses, 35, was gunned down outside his Riverside Drive, Marabella home around 8.30 pm on Tuesday.
According to reports, officers responding to reports of gunshots in the area found Moses face-down with multiple injuries to the head and body.
Initial reports state over 30 spent shells were found on the scene and police believe Moses was attacked by multiple shooters.
ASP Neptune, Insp Don Gajadhar and other officers of the Homicide Bureau visited the scene.
May 3 Semafo Inc
* Semafo delivers cash flow from operations of $23.1 million in first quarter 2017
* Q1 adjusted loss per share $0.01
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.02 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Production in Q1 totalled 55,400 ounces of gold compared to 61,300 ounces in prior-year quarter
* Adjusted 2017 guidance to between 190,000 and 205,000 ounces of gold at a total cash cost of between $685 and $715 per ounce
* Qtrly gold sales of $66.9 million compared to $74.6 million for same period in 2016
* Q1 revenue view $68.0 million -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Cauley-Stein tallied 14 points (7-12 FG) and nine rebounds across 26 minutes in Friday's 113-93 preseason loss to the Spurs.
Cauley-Stein drew the start at center and parlayed the opportunity into a much better effort than the one he'd generated in last Monday's exhibition against this same Spurs squad. The third-year pro doubled up his scoring and tripled his rebounding total Friday, putting up the second-best shooting percentage (58.3) on the starting five in the process. Currently listed as the primary backup at both center and power forward, Cauley-Stein could potentially vault into a starting role at either spot over veterans Kosta Koufos and Zach Randolph with a strong enough preseason.
Four security personnel were injured on Monday in a grenade attack by militants in central Kashmir's Budgam district.Militants hurled a grenade at a road opening party of CRPF and police at Batpora in Magam area, 20 kilometres from Srinagar, a police official said. He said three CRPF personnel and one policeman were injured in the grenade blast.The injured personnel have been admitted to SKIMS Medical College hospital at Bemina here. The attack came amidst stringent security arrangements across Kashmir valley for Tuesday's Independence Day celebrations
NORTHAMPTON -- A city policeman who allegedly ran a red light then smashed his personal vehicle while driving intoxicated was arraigned Monday morning at Northampton District Court.
Officer Michael Cronin denied charges of leaving the scene, failing to stop at a red light and operating under the influence of liquor.
Mayor David Narkewicz' office said Cronin has been placed on paid administrative leave.
The crash occurred Saturday. The officer was not on duty at the time.
A pretrial conference is scheduled for May 9. Cronin is represented by attorney Joseph Bernard.
Northampton Police Chief Jody Kasper confirmed that Cronin remains a city employee. She said she cannot comment on personnel matters.
According to police department policy, when an officer is on administrative leave, there is typically an internal investigation commenced to ascertain whether rules may have been violated that could warrant disciplinary action.
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A large mission organization wrote this past week asking for help in picking out some new donor-tracking software. They need to replace their system to record gifts received from churches and individuals for mission partners scattered around the globe. They feel that off-the-shelf accounting packages don’t provide for the complexities of their context — so they’re seeking recommendations from other agencies. What system would you suggest? Of course, every org is different, but what are some of the best systems out there? Please click “Comment” following the web version of this item. Thanks!
Roanoke County rolls out Jae Valley Park
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The newest park in Roanoke County came about in part because of a land swap with Roanoke City. There was a joint ribbon cutting last Friday. WFIR’s Gene Marrano explains:
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WASHINGTON — The Trump administration says it is restoring numbers on a government website that show a running tally of how many people have access to clean drinking water and electricity. The figures had disappeared earlier this week from the Federal Emergency Management Agency website.
The numbers republished Friday show that about 56 per cent of customers of the Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority have safe drinking water, nearly three weeks after Hurricane Maria. They show just over 9 per cent of customers have electricity.
Removal of the information had fueled suspicion the Trump administration was trying to improve perceptions about its hurricane response in Puerto Rico.
FEMA acknowledged it had removed the tally Thursday but said the figures were available elsewhere. FEMA says they will remain on its website going forward.
Hmm, some day, God will lead the single guys to the right woman of their dreams and give the ladies the good heart to love them back just that Nollywood actor, Prince Nwafor, who just had his white wedding.
The actor, who recently released his pre-wedding photo-shoot, has finally tied the knot and it happens to be one wedding he did not have to spend much as he had the strong backing on his industry colleagues.
The wedding which was held today saw actress, Regina Daniels & actor Osita Iheme AKA Aki served as the maid of honor and the best man respectively.
Happy married life to them and may God bless their union with kids and more years of personal fulfillment.
Heating aid groups get a sales tax exemption
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Nonprofit groups that provide heating aid to low-income Mainers will get a sales tax exemption under a new state law.
Lawmakers overwhelmingly overrode Republican Gov. Paul LePage's veto of the bill.
The law passed April 13. But it will become effective three months from the day lawmakers return to Augusta to consider LePage's vetoes.
A representative from the nonprofit Waldo County Woodshed said the sales tax exemption will help his group purchase new equipment to provide free firewood to locals.
The governor had argued that he supports such groups' mission but can't support another carve-out to Maine's tax laws.
He said Maine tax laws already contain 101 sales tax exemptions. LePage also said just four organizations qualify for the tax exemption and it would save about $1,000 in sales tax.
Hales was born in 1932 and grew up in Long Island in a Mormon family with a father who was an artist. As a high school baseball pitcher, he dreamed of playing in Major League Baseball. He never realized that dream, but he did get to throw out a first pitch at a Los Angeles Dodgers game in 2007 as part of Mormon Night at Dodgers Stadium.
The Tofield Arena was busy with Tom Thumb and Initiation teams this past weekend, Jan. 27 and 28, as eight teams took to the ice.
“Our tournament went very well and seemed to be enjoyed by players, coaches and parents; we’ve had great feedback so far!” said Kelsey Williams, Tofield Titans and Initiation Director.
“The main goal this year for our tournament was to try and make it fair and fun promoting sportsmanship and teamwork, and I think we met this goal this year and it showed by seeing the players smiles on their faces.”
Head Coach Chris Warren of Tofield Titans Tom Thumb said that his team did great… For more see the Jan. 31/18 Mercury
The 618-10 Burial Ground, six miles north of Richland at the Hanford nuclear reservation, had vertically buried pipes filled with waste and trenches. To the right is the hole with a long ramp where contaminated soil was dug up after uranium-contaminated liquid waste had been dumped into the ground. Courtesy DOE
Using DNA evidence from the rape and beating of a Lancaster woman three years ago, prosecutors were able to secure a guilty plea.
Robert R. Pitt, 20, pleaded guilty Friday in Lancaster County Court to nine charges, including rape and robbery, according to the Lancaster County District Attorney's Office.
According to police, the attack occurred on Aug. 10, 2014 on the 400 block of S. Duke St., Lancaster.
Last year, while Pitt was a prison inmate, his DNA profile turned up a match to the crime, which occurred just short of his 18th birthday, investigators say.
According to prosecutors, Pitt was a stranger to the victim, but he targeted the woman and took her cellphone as she tried to call for help. She eventually broke free from her attacker and was taken to an area hospital.
Assistant District Attorney Karen Mansfield's request to have Pitt tried as an adult was granted.
Pitt is awaiting sentencing.
New York Knicks star Carmelo Anthony and his wife, La La, have separated after seven years of marriage, according to TMZ. Time_Sports
People wait in line to enter the temporary homeless shelter at the California National Guard Armory in Sylmar Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017. An ambitious, $30 billion proposed budget for the next fiscal year was unveiled Monday by Los Angeles County officials that includes millions to fight homelessness, bulk up social services and medical care for the poor, and improve infrastructure.
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March 30 SNP Schneider Neureither & Partner AG :
* Continued upward trend - revenue and financial performance much higher in 2016 - advances in operational and strategic development
* Dividend proposal: 0.39 euros per share (+50%); payout ratio: 48%
* FY operating earnings (EBIT) increase to 6.9 million euros(+50%)
* Outlook 2017: principle goal: consistent revenue growth - group revenue climbs to between 96 million and 100 million euros
* FY earnings per share of 0.95 euros (previous year: 0.69 euros)
* Outlook 2017: with organic revenue growth of 10% to 15%, executive board predicts an EBIT margin of between 9% and 11% and forecasts profitability of between 7% and 12% for higher overall growth
* FY EBITDA margin: 10.6% (previous year: 10.4%)
* FY EBIT margin: 8.5% (previous year: 8.1%) Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
CLEVELAND (AP) — Browns coach Hue Jackson is confident owner Jimmy Haslam will stick to his plan and bring him back next season.
Jackson, who is 0-13 this season and 1-28 in two years with Cleveland, laughed on Monday when asked about a report that new general manager John Dorsey wants to hire his own coach.
Dorsey was hired as the club’s new GM last week by Haslam, who fired vice president of football operations Sashi Brown.
Haslam announced Jackson will return for the 2018 season. Jackson said he has no indication that Haslam will change his mind and “you’ve got to trust what he said. I know I do.”
As for Dorsey wanting to pick his own coach, Jackson doesn’t “think that’s the case at all.”
Following Sunday’s 27-21 overtime loss to Green Bay, the Browns, who blew a 14-point lead in the second half, became the first team in NFL history to go 0-13 in consecutive seasons.
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Communication for Peace
Lebanon
KAFA (Lebanon) produced a 15 minute documentary drama addressing the issue of 'date violence' - the abuse or mistreatment that occurs between 'dating partners', individuals who are moving towards an intimate relationship. Although dating violence may be experienced at any stage of life, most research has focused on young people including adolescents and university and college students. This docu-drama discussed all forms of abuse and violence; emotional, physical, and sexual. The study material included in the film used language and expressions familiar to adolescents allowing space for empathy among peers and offering a way of better understanding the problems and issues. Special consideration was given to the different cultural practices and traditions of social groups in different parts of Lebanon. The project also produced a 32-page magazine for youth and posters for use in public settings.
Project 560
Limassol bus drivers announced on Monday they were going on a 48-hour strike on Tuesday after their employer failed to restore their slashed benefits.
The decision to go ahead with the strike announced a month ago was taken on Monday after negotiations between Limassol bus company, Emel, and the workers, mediated by the labour ministry, ended inconclusively.
Sek trade union rep, Yiannis Tsouris, said that the proposals submitted did not satisfy the workers.
The drivers want the concessions they made in wages and benefits in 2014 reinstated, arguing that full restoration is a company obligation and non-negotiable.
The workers had given a month for the dispute to be resolved but there was no result.
The drivers asked for the public’s understanding, arguing they had no other way of claiming their rights.
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Paul Cahillane scored two and set up two more against Greenhills on Sunday. Pic: Denis Byrne.
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The UK has tied its hands
Perez joined Arsenal last summer for £17million from Spanish side Deportivo La Coruna.
But the 28-year-old struggled to break into Arsene Wenger's side regularly making just 21 appearances this season, with injury hampering his chances.
Earlier this month Perez's agent Rodrigo Fernandez Lovelle made clear the Arsenal player wanted to leave this summer with Sevilla and Deportivo reportedly interested.
Lovelle said: "The idea is to be able to play for another club. We want to leave and Arsenal already know.
May 31 (Reuters) - SUMOL+COMPAL SA:
* SAID ON WEDNESDAY TO PAY GROSS DIVIDEND OF 0.040 EUROS PER SHARE ON JUNE 20
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BRIEF-Alior Bank says chairman resigns
* SAID ON WEDNESDAY THAT IT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF ITS SUPERVISORY BOARD MICHAŁ KRUPIŃSKI INFORMING ABOUT HIS RESIGNATION FROM MEMBERSHIP IN THE BANK'S SUPERVISORY BOARD AND THE FUNCTION OF CHAIRMAN AS OF JUNE 14
On Monday, the Special Anti Corruption Bureau court convicted Narayanlal Rawal, assistant commissioner of police, Income Tax, and sentenced him to four years of imprisonment under corruption charges
On Monday, the Special Anti Corruption Bureau court convicted Narayanlal Rawal, assistant commissioner of police, Income Tax, and sentenced him to four years of imprisonment under corruption charges. On March 29, 2014, Rawal, a resident of Sion, was caught red-handed while accepting a bribe of R1 lakh from a complainant Pravin Agarwal. He was arrested the same day. According to the police, Rawal was taking the bribe to pass a report in favour of Hallmark Engineer, following an assessment of the company’s IT returns for the year 2011-12.
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April 13 Terravia Holdings Inc
* Terravia'S algae butter, which can replace palm oil and hydrogenated oils, receives FDA gras no questions letter
* Algae butter will be produced by terravia and bunge joint venture, sb oils, and marketed in U.S. by Bunge North America Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Brighton sealed a return to the top flight for the first time in 34 years with a comfortable 2-1 home victory over relegation candidates Wigan.
Goals in each half from leading scorer Glenn Murray and winger Solly March gave the top-of-the-table Seagulls their fifth successive win and put them on the brink of the Premier League before promotion was guaranteed when Huddersfield failed to beat Derby County later in the day.
Substitute Ryan Colclough pulled a late goal back for Wigan, who remain in the drop zone, but it could not dampen the home side's celebrations.
Brighton can make sure of the Championship title with another win at Norwich on Friday.
SAN DIEGO (AP) - Franchy Cordero's go-ahead single in the seventh inning capped a comeback that included Hunter Renfroe's two-run homer, sending the San Diego Padres to a 4-2, sweep-completing victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday.
Jhoulys Chacin (6-5) pitched seven innings, allowing five hits and two runs.
With the score 2-2 after Renfroe's tying shot an inning earlier, Padres pinch-hitter Matt Szczur and Jose Pirela scored after drawing walks against reliever Michael Lorenzen (3-2) to open the seventh.
The Reds, who have lost their past eight road games, were swept at both Dodger Stadium and Petco Park to go 0-6 on the West Coast trip.
Cordero, a rookie center fielder who made his major league debut May 27, hit three home runs in the series and knocked home Szczur with a single to right field.
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April 10 Nxp Semiconductors NV
* NXP Semiconductors NV - will not hold an earnings call nor provide forward guidance for Q2 of 2017 due to pending acquisition of NXP by Qualcomm Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Rickie Fowler birdied the last three holes in front of the largest crowd in golf history Saturday to take the lead in the Waste Management Phoenix Open.
Fowler shot a 4-under 67 to reach 14 under with a round left at TPC Scottsdale's Stadium Course, the layout packed with an estimated 216,818 fans on an 80-degree afternoon. The crowd pushed the week total to 654,906, just short of the record of 655,434 set last year.
Former Arizona State players Jon Rahm and Chez Reavie were a stroke back along with Bryson DeChambeau. Phil Mickelson, another former Sun Devils star, was two shots behind.
Justin Thomas birdied the first six holes, then had to fight to shoot even par after a back-nine meltdown. He had a bogey-triple bogey-double bogey stretch that left him eight strokes back.
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ISTANBUL — Turkey's state-run news agency says a United Nations judge has been convicted of membership in an extremist group.
A court in Ankara sentenced Aydin Sefa Akay, a Turkish national, to seven and a half years in prison for "membership in an armed terror group" Wednesday, according to Anadolu news agency. Akay, a retired ambassador and a sitting judge at the UN Mechanism for International Criminal Tribunals, was accused of links to U.S.-based cleric Fethullah Gulen.
Turkey claims Gulen was behind the bloody failed coup last summer. He denies the allegations.
After facing this viral outcry, the 36-year-old actor shared a sweet message to fans on Twitter on Tuesday.
"So sorry I couldn’t be at the premiere last night!! I really wanted to, but my theater schedule wouldn’t allow," he wrote. "From what I gather, it was an amazing night and I couldn’t be more proud of @Russo_Brothers and everyone at @MarvelStudios for knocking ANOTHER one out of the park!"
On January 2, the hardest and longest road trip of all starts again. The famed Paris-Dakar race will see competitors of the off-road endurance voyage start from Asuncion in Paraguay to reach Buenos Aires in Argentina 12 days later.
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Lexington Herald-Leader-via Kentucky Press News Service Two University of Kentucky basketball players were involved in a Sunday afternoon car accident, according to LEX18. Kentucky freshmen De'Aaron Fox and Bam Adebayo were involved in a car accident on Nicholasville Road at about 12:45 p.m. Sunday that sent one person to the hospital, said Lexington police public information officer Brenna Angel.
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DENVER -- The 4/20 celebration is Thursday and law enforcement is bracing for the statewide event.
The Colorado State Patrol said marijuana use and people who drive while high are down considerably. But there is still great concern about marijuana users who smoke and get behind the wheel.
In the first three months this year, 155 people were cited for marijuana use-only impairment, compared to 232 for the same period last year, a 33 percent drop.
The number of combined citations also dropped, with 50 tickets handed out for people high and drunk for the first three months of the year compared to 69 in the same period last year.
But the Colorado Department of Transportation said its survey found 55 percent of marijuana users said they believed it was safe to drive while under the influence of pot.
York County council member William "Bump" Roddey wants 'Football City, USA' on a Rock Hill water tower near the downtown area. He says the concept would help cement Rock Hill as a tourist destination in the Southeast, and pay homage to the many football talents developed in the area.
The businessman has previously underlined the importance of connecting with the people you serve. As Cuban says he likes to remind himself every day, "Treat your customers like they own you. Because they do."
Start by putting yourself in their shoes, he says, and experiencing things from their point of view: "If I can't be a customer of my own product, then I probably am not doing a good job running the company."
In Cuban's case, that means watching the Mavericks play from a seat that is for sale to the general public. "I'm not surrounded by security. I don't get special anything," Cuban wrote on his blog in 2006. "If the Nachos are slow and the beer is warm, I know it and the people sitting around me also let me know."
Ultimately, to be successful in business, "you have to re-earn your customers business every day," says Cuban.
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After a relaxing Christmas break and the bank holiday we're having in lieu of New Year's Day being on a Sunday, it's now going to be only natural for us to starting wondering when the NEXT bank holiday is.
Unfortunately there's a bit of a long wait ahead as the next one is not until April, for Easter.
But we do of course get a double whammy then, with Good Friday (Friday April 14) and Easter Monday (Monday April 17) making for a nice long weekend.
There are eight bank holiday days in total in 2017.
2017 bank holidays:
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A shy, agonizingly naive girl in a small American town (Ksenia Solo) whose mother (Maria Bello) has fallen ill becomes enamored of the delightfully absurd movies of Federico Fellini and decides to leave her considerable comfort zone for Italy to meet the man personally (presumably it’s sometime in the 70s).
This love note to the iconic director, in addition to being a fine travelogue, is punctuated with scenes reminiscent of Il Maestro’s work, and includes clips (La Strada, La Dolce Vita, Fellini Satyricon) and the occasional poster to prevent non-Felliniphiles from feeling left out.
This is not a polished film, but its amateurishness works in its favor, and it’s worth a look. Odd note: One of the screenwriters is Nancy Cartwright, the voice of TV’s Bart Simpson. (93 min)
The singer Patti LaBelle is most often associated with the dance-floor funk-soul disco of her biggest hit: “Lady Marmalade.” But LaBelle can do sultry and jazzy, too. Check out her rendition of the haunting Nina Simone song “Wild Is the Wind” on LaBelle’s most recent record. LaBelle gives the song a quiet-storm treatment.
Early in her career, LaBelle’s time fronting the Bluebelles demonstrated that she and her bandmates could give the Righteous Brothers a run for their money in the field of melodramatic pop with swelling orchestrations and big production. In between all that, LaBelle became something of a food celebrity as well, manufacturing a brand of sweet potato pies that became hugely popular with Wal-Mart shoppers.
Patti LaBelle stops at Mohegan Sun Arena, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd., Uncasville, on Saturday, Feb. 10 at 8 p.m. $19 to $39. 860-226-7711 and mohegansun.com.
Punches and kicks were directed at the man, while security guards at Bluewater shopping centre in Kent, stepped in contain the situation before police officers arrived. The footage shows men grappling with him, repeatedly shouting 'f***ing nonce' and jumping on top of him from a flower bed as a.... dailymail 1:54:00 PM CEST
Two people were seriously injured in a shooting that began in a parking lot of a convenience store in west Charlotte Friday night. According to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police, the shooting occurred around 9:28 p.m. in the parking lot of a Exxon Station in the 3200 block of Queen City Drive.
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A fight involving two contract workers at the Rio bravo Fresno power plant south of Fresno left one of the workers with fatal injuries, the Fresno County Sheriff's Office said Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017. Fresno County sheriff's detectives have arrested a 28-year-old man on suspicion of homicide after a woman who was his co-worker was apparently beaten to death Tuesday afternoon south of Fresno.
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Supermarkets defied a downturn sweeping the retail industry as hot weather, the royal wedding and the FA Cup final encouraged shoppers to splurge on barbecue food, alcohol, and sunscreen.
The grocery market grew 2.7pc to £27bn in the 12 weeks to May 20, according to Kantar Worldpanel, as all of the “Big Four” supermarkets clocked up rising sales.
Morrisons did particularly well, outstripping the market with growth of 2.9pc, as it pulled in more than 300,000 extra shoppers in the period.
Asda also managed to hang on to its market share with growth of 2.8pc but Tesco and Sainsbury’s lost ground to fast-growing German discounters Aldi and Lidl despite managing to grow sales by 2.2pc and 1pc respectively.
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The Wilson County Fair school exhibits will expand to the North Hall of the Expo Center during the fair, which will be Aug. 18-26.
Each school in Wilson County, including private schools and homeschools, will present a display that depicts the unique characteristics of the school. Included will be examples of superior work completed by students during the prior school year.
This year’s fair theme is “Here Comes the Fun.” Displays and video presentations will share exciting moments from the past school year.
As a new feature of the school exhibits, visit the STEM Building G, where children of all ages can enjoy interactive science, technology, engineering and math centers. STEM allows children to explore, engage and develop the capacity to make changes in our world.
Also included will be a LEGO competition Aug. 19 at 1 p.m. More details are available at wilsoncountyfair.net.
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Josh Johnson has reunited with Jon Gruden.
Johnson has signed with the Raiders, his agent, Doug Hendrickson, announced on Twitter.
The quarterback makes perfect sense for the Raiders. Gruden drafted Johnson in the fifth round in 2008, Gruden’s final season in Tampa Bay. Thus, Johnson knows the offense already.
He has not played a down in the NFL since 2014, but has 29 games under his belt with five starts.
Johnson, 31, has made 10 previous stops. He spent the 2017 preseason with the Giants and spent some time on the Texans’ roster last season after Deshaun Watson was injured. Gruden, though, is giving Johnson his best shot since 2008.
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — WISH-TV welcomed the Triton Central High School marching band during Friday night’s newscast.
They were in WISH-TV studios for the Zone!
Our team visited 23 games across Central Indiana tonight. Tune in to WISH-TV every Friday night for “The Zone” high school football highlights.
LONDON, Oct 6 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Theresa May will meet business leaders next week to discuss Britain's departure from the European Union, her office said on Friday, after a former party chairman said there was a plot to topple her.
A quarterly meeting with businesses including HSBC, Morgan Stanley, Vodafone and WPP to discuss Brexit will go ahead on Monday as usual, a spokeswoman for May's office said.
"The Business Advisory Council is an important part of our preparations for leaving the EU – allowing us to seek the views of experienced business leaders and to share with them the government’s vision for a successful Brexit," May said in an emailed statement. (Reporting by Alistair Smout; editing by)
The hammers are out swinging in the first ever Women Build housing project in Brandon.
The Habitat for Humanity building blitz kicked off Monday and runs all week at 255 Frederick Street.
“It is about a group of women coming together,” Sue Swarbrick, the chair of Brandon Women Build, said. “It is so important for us to help people in the community.”
More than 50 women are volunteering to help create an affordable home for a family. Swarbrick has been overwhelmed with the response.
“For us it was no problem filling the build spots,” she said. “Sponsors, lunches, snacks, no problem to secure.”
Women Build is a program that helps train women in leadership roles on construction sites. The Habitat for Humanity Brandon chapter decided this spring to have a Women Build project and were impressed at the quick turnaround.
BOONE, N.C. (AP)  Two people are dead in North Carolina after a home they were in collapsed.
News outlets report that the Boone Police Department confirmed the deaths. Rescuers responded to the scene about 5 p.m. on Wednesday. The victims have not been identified.
Outlets report that the collapse is believed to have been caused by severe weather in the area.
Gov. Roy Cooper on Wednesday declared a state of emergency for his hard-hit mountain counties, saying the forecast for the rest of the week calls for isolated heavy rain storms that could instantly cause flooding in areas that have had 20 inches (50 centimeters) of rain in the past 15 days.
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Cooper said, "This storm isn't yet over. I'm urging people to keep a close eye on forecasts."
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The late Michael Collins Piper discusses the Alex Jones psyop on Dec. 31, 2010. Just imagine what he would say today if he were still alive.
The Pacific Northwest was good to Texas during the 2018 recruiting cycle. The Longhorns signed Kamaka Hepa, who can really shoot the ball from beyond the arc and make plays with or without the bask...
BELMAR, N.J. (AP) - Officials say sewage overflow contaminated a New Jersey beach's water with unsafe levels of bacteria, forcing its closure.
According to test results released Wednesday, bacteria counts at the beach in Belmar came in well over twice the safe swimming standard. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection tells the Asbury Park Press that raw sewage from a sewer line seeped into a storm drain - contaminating local waters.
If follow-up testing performed on Wednesday fails to clear the beach, it will be closed until the bacteria level subsides. Test results will be released Thursday afternoon.
New Jersey state officials perform weekly testing at 217 stations near public swimming beaches to identify potential bacteria hot spots.
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Mr Andrew Connolly was yesterday again re-elected chairperson of the Medical Council of New Zealand.
At the Council’s first meeting of the year, Mr Connolly was unanimously elected chairperson of Council for another 12 months.
Appointed to the Council in November 2009, Mr Connolly was elected deputy chair of Council in February 2012 and was first elected chairperson of Council in February 2014.
Mr Connolly is a general and colorectal surgeon, employed fulltime at Counties Manukau District Health Board.
Council members also again unanimously re-elected, Ms Laura Mueller, a lay member as the Council’s deputy chairperson.
Ms Mueller was appointed to the Medical Council in November 2009 and is a member of the Council’s Audit, Complaints Triage, Education and Health Committees, as well as being the Council’s liaison member on its Consumer Advisory Group.
Nearly two in three Australians want federal and state governments to do more to address housing affordability.
A new Essential poll shows 62 per cent of those surveyed think the federal government isn't doing enough, while 60 per cent believe Labor needs to do more.
When broken down along party lines, the poll reveals 49 per cent of coalition voters believe the federal government isn't doing enough on affordability, while 57 per cent of Labor voters want the opposition to do more.
The polling, commissioned by Everybody's Home Campaign, has been released to coincide with housing and community groups uniting as part of a new campaign to lobby governments to do more.
"Making sure everyone has a home is a top order priority for Australians, but it is not matched by action from our political leaders. That needs to change," Everybody's Home Campaign spokeswoman Kate Colvin said on Tuesday.
Mumbai : The Khar Gymkhana-SYSKA Open Squash Tournament, organised by Khar Gymkhana and Indian Squash Professionals, will be held from June 16 to 20.
For registrations log on to www.tournamentsoftware.com. The competition, that marks ISP’s 131st tournament, has 14 categories and includes mixed under-9, boys under-11, boys and girls under-13, boys under-17, girls under-19, boys under-23, men’s open, doubles open, doubles handicap, mixed doubles handicap, men’s over 35, men’s over 40 and Professional Coach.
The matches will be played over best-of-three games up to the pre-quarter-finals, and best-of-five in the quarters, semi-finals and final.
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If you have Amazon Prime, congrats, you also have Twitch Prime. And if you have Twitch Prime, you get some free PC games every month, no strings attached.
Starting on May 1, you’ll get access to six new games, including Gone Home and Psychonauts, just for starters. All you have to do is connect your Prime and Twitch accounts here, then check back on May 1 to download your games. There’s also still time to download April’s games, which include Steamworld Dig 2 and Tales From the Borderlands. Just click the loot icon on the top of your Twitch homepage to find all of the freebies. Once you add them to your library, they’re yours to keep, even if you cancel your Prime membership further down the road.
AMMAN, Feb 3 (Reuters) - A jihadist group linked to the former branch of al Qaeda in Syria claimed responsibility for shooting down a Russian SU-25 warplane with a shoulder launched anti-aircraft missile.
The group Tahrir al-Sham released a statement on social media quoting a commander in charge of its air defences as saying one of its fighters had hit the jet during an air raid over the city of Saraqeb in the northwestern province of Idlib. Tahrir al-Sham includes the group formerly known as the Nusra Front, which served as al Qaeda’s Syrian branch. (Reporting by Suleiman Al-Khalidi)
Diego Nájera's "ADELANTE" Part Diego showcases the style and technical prowess that he has become known for. Take a moment to watch Nájera lay it down in his newest skate part.
LODOWN 13 Lodown Store in Australia celebrates their 13th anniversary with thirteen minutes of ripping from their shop squad. Cheers, homies!
Masher: VI Washington Street Gregson creeps under the bridge in SD to capture the destruction at one of the world’s most epic DIYs.
Erick Winkowski: Product Pillage Pointers Erick talks about his first time at the NHS warehouse and the supplies needed to get from Seattle all the way down to Mexico.
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — The man who finished second in Venezuela's recent presidential election is asking the Supreme Court to order a new vote.
Henri Falcon argued on Wednesday that Maduro's ruling socialist party unfairly influenced the election by setting up kiosks near voting centers and giving poor residents bonuses.
Official results showed Maduro winning a second six-year term in a landslide victory on May 20 despite a historic crisis in the once-wealthy OPEC nation.
The appeal is unlikely to prosper in the Supreme Court, which rarely if ever votes against Maduro.
The legal challenge comes as Canada is slapping 14 Venezuelan leaders with sanctions, condemning the election as illegitimate and anti-democratic.
Cuba's newly installed President Miguel Diaz-Canel, however, was visiting Caracas and congratulated Maduro, reaffirming strong ties between their two nations.
Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin said Monday the Trump administration’s target date to get tax reforms through Congress and on President Trump’s desk was “not realistic at this point.”
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Driver Max Verstappen says he is worried not only about Red Bull's performance in Formula 1 this year -- he's uncertain about 2018, too. Verstappen is under contract for next year, but after retiring in Montreal , he insisted 2017 has been "completely crap" so far.
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Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi addressed a rally in Punjab's Sangrur district, a few days before the state heads into the polls. Taking a jibe at the ruling government in Punjab, Rahul said the state government is selfish.
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DAWSON CREEK, B.C. — Though the band was not announced today as the grand prize winner of the CBC Searchlight contest, Dawson Creek-based Scarlet Sway still managed the impressive feat of finishing the contest as one of the Top 10 finalists.
Searchlight is an annual competition by CBC Music to discover up-and-coming musicians from across the country, with the winner partaking in a residency at the National Music Centre in Calgary, as well as getting to perform at JUNOFest 2019. The group, which has performed at Northern GrooveFest, CanolaFest, and GrizFest in addition to a number of other local music venues, made the contest’s Top 10 after they ranked in the top five for number of votes cast out of the Top 100 artists.
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Halifax, Nova Scotia-based Lance Sampson, a.k.a. aquakultre was announced as the winner of the nation-wide contest on CBC Radio One’s q.
March 20 (Reuters) - Oilfield services company John Wood Group Plc, which bought smaller rival Amec Foster Wheeler last year, forecast modest growth in core profit for 2018 after reporting an 11.1 percent fall in full-year earnings.
The company said earnings before interest, tax and amortization fell to $598 million, from $673 million a year earlier, on a pro forma basis, as its core oil and gas business remained challenging.
Revenue fell 12 percent to $9.9 billion on a pro forma basis. (Reporting by Arathy S Nair in Bengaluru; Editing by Gopakumar Warrier)
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has made a new appeal for calm on the Korean Peninsula and says he believes the United States would prefer a diplomatic resolution to the standoff.
Wang told reporters Tuesday that although U.S. officials have made clear that a military strike remains on the table, he believes that Washington would still prefer to de-escalate tensions through multi-sided talks.
Wang’s comments came amid a mounting war of words between Washington and Pyongyang. After Vice President Mike Pence visited the demilitarized zone in South Korea on Monday and warned that “all options are on the table,” a senior North Korean official responded by accusing the U.S. of bringing the countries to the brink of thermonuclear war.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - The Senate approved a plan to address the teacher and substitute shortage that is causing issues in schools across downstate Illinois and in rural areas.
The Senate approved the measure Tuesday.
House Bill 5627 encourages educators outside of Illinois to apply for hard-to-fill jobs, creates a short-term substitute teaching license and allows downstate retired teachers to substitute in classrooms without jeopardizing retirement benefits.
The Senate also approved another measure allowing substitute teachers to provide evidence of physical fitness to districts so they do not have to pay for the cost of an exam.
Applicants would still need to show they are free from communicable diseases.
The goal is to reduce costs for prospective substitute teachers so more can get into the system and help under-staffed schools.
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OMG! Peter Ndambiri, Kenyan Deputy Governor Caught Sleeping With Another Man’s Wife (Photos)
A Deputy governor in Kirinyaga, Kenya identified as “Peter Ndambiri” has become the subject of mass criticism from Kenyans after a video of him in a compromising situation emerged. The deputy governor, on Tuesday, April 24, received a heavy dress down from Kenyans for allegedly sleeping with a married woman. The deputy governor maintains that […]
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As one of the few designers willing to dress the wife of one of the most polarizing figures in American history, Dolce & Gabbana have received their fair share of criticism and backlash from people who think dressing Melania Trump is akin to endorsing her husband's politics. Some salty online commenters have suggested a boycott of the brand, prompting Stefano Gabbana to post a photo of the First Lady with the caption "Haters!!!! Remember #boycottdolcegabbana please."
The brand also immediately capitalized on the mild controversy, creating an entire social media campaign promoting tongue-in-cheek #Boycott Dolce & Gabbana t-shirts. There's even a short film of a fake protest against the brand, which is just shy of Kendall Jenner holding a Pepsi can from being peak cringe.
You definitely can't accuse them of being too subtle.
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Our period of active weather will yield one more Alert Day for Thursday. We're expecting a line of strong to severe thunderstorms to develop and push across the Tri-State with the threat of damaging winds and large hail. The Storm Prediction Center has expanded the slight risk zone to include much of the lower Ohio Valley:
With dew points in the upper 60's and lower 70's, there will be abundant moisture to fuel the storms. Early sunshine will drive temperatures into the upper 80's to near 90, for heat index values in the 100's before the storms begin. The RPM shows thunderstorms over the Evansville metro area around the noon hour:
Additional storms will likely fill in over the afternoon and may merge into a line. If this happens, a damaging wind threat would increase:
By late Thursday, most of the energy shifts to the east as storms push into eastern Kentucky and western Ohio:
We'll have frequent updates on your 14 First Alert app before and during the event.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Rapper Meek Mill is out of jail after being held behind bars for five months for probation violations.
Mill took off in a helicopter shortly before 7 p.m. Tuesday from the prison outside of Philadelphia.
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court on Tuesday directed a Philadelphia judge who had jailed him to immediately issue an order freeing him on bail while he appeals decade-old drug and gun violations.
Mill was sentenced in November to 2 to 4 years in prison for violating probation.
A team of lawyers and public relations consultants had waged an all-out battle to get him freed on bail.
Philadelphia’s district attorney believes Mill should get a new trial because of questions raised about the credibility of his arresting officer.
The Nike LeBron 15 Fruity Pebbles originally introduced in a White theme, which will drop later this month, and the Black version will be released in April. Inspired by LeBron’s favorite cereal, Fruity Pebbles, they features a multicolor theme across its black or white battleknit base. A black or white midsole, laces, heel pull tabs, collar lining and icy translucent outsole. Depending on which version you’re copping. You can pick a pair for $185, Nike stores and online on March 3th for the white and April 12th for the black.
March 29 Ernest Borel Holdings Ltd:
* Sit Yau Chiu , existing chairman and an executive director of company, has been appointed as chief executive officer
* Su Da's employment as chief executive officer was terminated Source text (bit.ly/2ob1A6z) Further company coverage:
“Even ‘rats’ make babies,” Emeka Ike Shades Wife
Nollywood actor, Emeka Ike who has been in the news recently first for his war of words with major rival and actress, Ibinabo Fiberesima and later for his marital issues has thrown a major shade at his wife. Recall that news broke some weeks ago that the actor separated from his wife of 17 years,…
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Donald Trump took to Twitter Saturday morning to make a bunch of false claims about the Nunes memo release.
Tweeted Trump: “This memo totally vindicates “Trump” in probe. But the Russian Witch Hunt goes on and on. Their was no Collusion and there was no Obstruction (the word now used because, after one year of looking endlessly and finding NOTHING, collusion is dead). This is an American disgrace!”
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Trump administration is actively exploring options to impose sanctions on Venezuela's oil sector, a senior U.S. official said on Monday, after the White House issued an executive order barring the use of Venezuelan cryptocurrencies.
"We are considering all options, including oil sector sanctions options," a senior administration official told reporters on a conference call. "We are actively considering what steps we want to take and what the best timing is to maximize the effect of our actions."
The official said oil sanctions would not only have an impact on the government in Caracas, but also ordinary Venezuelans, countries in Central America and the U.S. economy.
(Reporting by Lesley Wroughton; Editing by Marguerita Choy)
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Sindh Madressatul Islam University’s (SMIU) 4-Day Festival of Arts and Ideas will be commenced from Thursday, 7th December and will continue till Sunday, 10th December, in its premises. The international and national scholars, academia, social scientists, economists, journalists and experts of other fields are attending the festival. In this respect all preparations have been finalized. This was stated by Dr Muhammad Ali Shaikh, Vice Chancellor of SMIU, during a media briefing, held at a local hotel on Monday.
He said that on the first day of the festival, Thursday, December 7, 2017, a film fare will be held, in which classic films, The Fall of the Roman Empire, Bridge on the River of Kwai and Ben Hur will be screened from 9.00 am to 6:50 pm at SMIU’s auditorium. The inauguration session will be held on Friday, December 8, 2017.
Baku. 18 June. REPORT.AZ/ In January-May of this year, the actual cost of gross agricultural products amounted to 1 770.4 mln AZN, of which 1 462.7 mln AZN accounts for the share of livestock, and 307.7 mln AZN for crop production.
Report was told in the State Statistical Committee of Azerbaijan, in comparison with the corresponding period of the previous year, the growth in agricultural production amounted to 8.5%, including 52% in crop production and 2.5% in livestock production.
It is noted that the Azerbaijani farmers have already started harvesting.
Until the end of May, 71.7 tons of cereals were harvested from the fields, which is 4.1 times more than in the same period last year, 135.4 thousand tons of potatoes (66.6% more compared to the previous period), 217.0 thousand tons of vegetables ( 56.2% more than the previous period), 13.1 thousand tons of fruits and berries ( 17.3% more than the previous period), 353.2 tons of green tea leaves (13,0% more).
April 6 Dataram Corp:
* Dataram Corporation holds special meeting of shareholders
* Dataram - shareholders approved to implement a reverse stock split of co's stock by a ratio of not less than 1-for-2 and not more than 1-for-10 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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As many as 2500 policemen would be deployed on the occassion of Independence Day, a police spokesman said here on Sunday. Talking to APP, he said that a comprehensive security plan had been devised for the day. The policemen, Special Branch, Elite Force commandoes would be deployed in the city to maintain law and order. The patrolling would be ensured to keep an eye on suspects. The police have divided Rawalpindi into 7 sectors while special police pickets have also been established at the entry and exit points. Muhafuiz Squad will also patrol in the city to maintain law and order. The use of fireworks and aerial firing would be strictly banned on Independence Day.—APP
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CORUNNA, Mich. (AP) — One of two men convicted of murder in the January shooting deaths of two men outside a mid-Michigan Walmart store has been sentenced to life in prison without parole.
Otis Smith Jr. of Grand Rapids earlier was convicted in Shiawassee County Circuit Court in the deaths of 31-year-old Joseph Michael Carson and 39-year-old Anthony Lee Hammond, both of Flint. Their bodies were found in a car at the store’s parking lot in Caledonia Township.
Smith learned his punishment last week. Co-defendant Anthony Holloway is awaiting sentencing Friday.
Authorities say Smith was the triggerman and the slayings stemmed from a deal to sell marijuana that was arranged online via Craigslist.
Defense lawyers argued that the shootings were in self-defense. A woman who served as a getaway driver already was sentenced.
OTTAWA — The man on trial for murdering three women in the Ottawa Valley two years ago told police he killed his three former acquaintances because they were not innocent.
Fifty-nine-year-old Basil Borutski confessed to police in an interview room at the Pembroke OPP detachment the day after the crimes in September 2015.
The video of that confession continued to be played in court Friday as part of Borutski's trial for first degree murder charges in the deaths of 66-year-old Carol Culleton, 36-year-old Anastasia Kuzyk and 48-year-old Nathalie Warmerdam.
Borutski said several times he makes a distinction between murder and killing because the Bible does and that murder is killing someone or something that is innocent.
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The Inter Faith Council of Kenya wants the senate to debate the amended Election Laws Act devoid of partisan politics.
GRAND RAPIDS (AP) — The winners of this year’s international ArtPrize competition are being announced during an event in western Michigan.
In all, $500,000 in cash prizes will be awarded as part of ArtPrize Nine — including $200,000 for the public favorite and $200,000 for a winner picked by an expert jury. An awards event takes place Friday night in Grand Rapids before ArtPrize wraps up on Sunday.
The first round of voting narrowed entries down to 20 chosen by the public and 20 by the jury. The second round of voting ran through this week. The work of more than 1,300 artists has been on display since last month at more than 170 venues.
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The following are the obituaries that were published in The Republican on May 31, 2018.
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Saturday, February 11
Doors 7PM / Show 8PM
The Back Room @ Colectivo Coffee
Robert Ellis somehow finds wide-eyed wonder in heartbreak. His downbeat themes come up against sonically ambitious and lushly arranged sounds on his self-titled, fourth album, which plays with country and Americana music tradition, not to mention the legacy of ’70s singer-songwriters
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Three William Hill Scottish Cup ties will be shown live on TV, it has been announced.
Rangers v Hamilton, Celtic v St Mirren and Aberdeen v Partick Thistle will all be on the box.
The Gers' clash with Accies will be on Sky Sports at 12.30pm on Saturday, March 4.
Celtic will host St Mirren 24 hours later at 12.30pm on Sunday, March 5, also in front of the Sky Sports cameras.
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Meanwhile, the BBC will show Partick Thistle's visit to Aberdeen at 3pm on the Sunday.
Hearts or Hibs against Ayr United is the only match which will not be shown live on TV and the tie will kick-off at 3pm on the Saturday in Edinburgh.
We’ll also cover the games here at Record Sport Online.
A mistrial has been declared in the Christropher Strawn homicide case.
All 12 jurors have been sent home and a new trial is tentatively set for April.
The trial ended abruptly this afternoon after a prosecution witness took the stand. She was a former girlfriend of Strawn’s who was expected to testify about his previous ownership of a firearm.
Despite specific instructions, the woman voluntarily blurted out prejudicial details about their relationship on the witness stand.
Strawn’s defense immediately objected and called for a mistrial.
Strawn was standing trial in Juneau Superior Court on murder and other charges related to the death of Brandon Cook at the Kodzoff Acres trailer park in October 2015.
Tiffany Johnson, who testified Monday about witnessing Cook’s death, became upset in the courtroom after a mistrial was declared.
Prosecutors have already signaled their intentions to request a change of venue for the new trial.
Teen clothier Rue21 is closing 400 stores — nearly half of its brick-and-mortar operations — nationally as it focuses on internet sales.
The company had operated 700 stores in 48 states across the country, according to its website.
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“It’s true — we are closing some stores,” the company said in a post on Facebook. “It was a difficult but necessary decision.”
The company did not say how soon it would be closing its stores, which are in malls, strip centers and outlets.
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ZURICH FIFA ethics watchdogs have opened formal proceedings against Caribbean soccer official Gordon Derrick in a corruption investigation, they said on Friday.
Investigators have recommended a ban of at least four years and a fine of at least 15,000 Swiss francs (11,799.19 pounds) against Derrick, who is president of the Caribbean Football Union and general secretary of the Antigua and Barbuda Football Association, the ethics panel said in a statement.
The probe centres on alleged conflicts of interest, offering and accepting gifts and other benefits, mismanagement of funds, abuse of position and disloyalty, it said.
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1. ST Engineering's ST Aerospace unit secured new contracts worth about $1.11 billion in the first quarter for services ranging from line and heavy airframe maintenance to component repair and overhaul.
2. Mainboard-listed ARA Asset Management will be delisted from the Singapore Exchange with effect from tomorrow.
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5. An Indian tribunal ruled that education firm Educomp breached an agreement with Raffles Education by not completing the transaction. Raffles won damages of 163.2 million rupees (S$3.5 million).
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* Says it issued 2018 first tranche mid-term bills worth 1 billion yuan, with term of five years
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Now that Josephine County is sitting comfortably with its levy passing, it's the City of Grants Pass' turn to place a levy on the ballot. The Department of Public Safety currently has an active levy in place that will expire later this year.
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Weeks after a major legal victory in London's High Court over oil-polluted communities in Nigeria, writes Joe Sandler Clarke, Shell has suffered a dramatic reversal of fortunes as Italian prosecutors charge the company, and Italy's Eni, on corruption charges over a $1.3 billion oil deal. "This request demonstrates that major international companies and their senior executives are not above the law.
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Liverpool goalkeeper Karius has been linked with a transfer away following his dreadful Champions League final performance.
The German made two costly errors as Real Madrid steamrolled the Reds to win 3-1 in Kiev.
Since then, Liverpool have been urged by all corners of the footballing community to invest in a new No 1.
And Spanish outlet Diario Gol say Klopp has three names in mind to replace Karius this summer.
The first of those is Barcelona’s Jasper Cillessen.
The Town of Lakeshore is raising property taxes by 2.03 per cent for 2018, according to the municipality's 2018 budget.
The budget was passed by council on Friday and is in response to "growth pressures and sustainability measures, while maintaining its position as one of the lowest property tax-rate communities in Windsor-Essex," according to a city media release.
The budget outlined $9.1 million for public works funding — $6.9 million of which will go toward road construction.
Lakeshore is also spending $1.3 million on a Flood Defence Action Strategy and Plan, including subsides for backflow valves, sump pump overflow outlets, and downspouts.
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April 5 Endo International Plc
* Endo International Plc announces plan to refinance existing credit agreement
* Endo International Plc - new credit facilities are expected to be guaranteed by Endo and certain of its subsidiaries
* Endo International Plc - transactions, if completed, would not be expected to materially change Endo's total debt
* Endo International Plc - intends to use proceeds, together with net proceeds of other debt (which may be secured), to repay all outstanding loans and other obligations
* Endo International Plc - intends to use net proceeds of new credit facilities, together with net proceeds of other debt to repay all outstanding loans Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
A vehicle accident took place on W. Pike St. Sunday around 8 a.m.
The accident resulted in a tree falling on W. Pike Street, which prompted officials to temporarily close the road.
Clarksburg Police along with DOH crews worked to clean up debris, direct traffic and work to remove the tree hours after the accident.
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BROWNSVILLE, Texas (AP)  A Texas man has been sentenced to 50 years in prison for stealing $1.2 million worth of fajitas over nine years.
Fifty-three-year-old Gilberto Escamilla was sentenced Friday after pleading guilty to theft by a public servant. The Brownsville Herald reports he told the court the fajita scheme spun out of control.
Escamilla had been intercepting fajitas that he ordered through the Cameron County juvenile center where he worked and delivering them to his own customers.
His scam was uncovered when he missed work for a medical appointment and an 800-pound (360-kilogram) fajita delivery arrived at the center, which doesn't serve fajitas.
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Escamilla was fired in August and arrested after authorities checked vendor invoices and obtained a search warrant that uncovered county-funded fajitas in his refrigerator.
Autocorrect is either a blessing or a curse depending on the situation. Despite this, Apple insists on keeping autocorrect on as it believes that it will reduce spelling errors or typos.
Follow along as we walk you through how to disable autocorrect on your Mac once and for good.
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Press ⌘ + Space to open Spotlight Search. Type in System Preferences and hit return on the keyboard. Tap on Keyboard > Text. From there, you’ll want to disable Correct spelling automatically and optionally disable Capitalize words automatically if you fully want to disable all forms of autocorrect.
While most will leave autocorrect on, it’s great that Apple gives users the option to disable it. Another option would be to use text replacement for words you use most that keep getting autocorrected by the OS.
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Students at Overton Elementary School in Salisbury got quite a surprise on Monday when they were each presented with a new pair of shoes given by an anonymous donor.
The students came into the school gym on Monday to find it decorated as the train from The Polar Express. Students then listened to the Polar Express story, visited with Santa Claus and elves, enjoyed hot cocoa and cookies, and then received a new pair of tennis shoes.
The shoes were given by an anonymous donor who processed the donation through Ralph Baker's Shoes on N. Main Street in Salisbury. All of the hot cocoa and cookies were also funded from local folks around the community.
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Jordan Spieth's father, Shawn Spieth of MVPindex, talks about some of the top athletes on social media as tracked by his company. He also discusses how the relationship between endorsers and advertisers is evolving due to social media. Plus, why the NHL isn’t going to participate in the 2018 Winter Olympics and the sudden athletic prowess of Las Vegas.
April 6 WeP Solutions Ltd:
* Got an order from central excise commissioner, Bangalore on payment of 58.1 million rupees plus interest
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Kabkabiya — The displaced people of the Kabkabiya camps in North Darfur have rejected a programme of voluntary return put forward by a government delegation on Wednesday.
One of the Sheikhs told Radio Dabanga that a delegation from the government, headed by the National Assembly representative of Kabkabiya constituency, Noureldin Mohammed Rahma, met with the leaders of the displaced persons of Kabkabiya on Wednesday and asked them to return voluntarily to their villages.
The Sheikh said the leaders of the displaced people submitted a package of conditions that need to be achieved before talking about voluntary return.
These include the disarming of militias, bringing the perpetrators of atrocities to justice, expulsion of the new settlers from their lands, and compensation for the displaced.
Authorities have closed U.S. Highway 40 at Cemetery Road after a crash took the life of one person Monday morning.
Thursday's Impact Wrestling episode, the latest reboot for the company with Austin Aries returning to win the Impact World Heavyweight Title from Eli Drake, drew 319,000 viewers. This is up 3% from last week's 310,000 viewers for the Genesis edition of the show and the best number going back to the August 17th, 2017, which garnered 320,000 viewers.
Impact ranked #136 on the Cable Top 150 this week. Last week's show ranked #138.
The NBA topped the night with two games that drew more than 2.7 million viewers combined.
Below is our 2018 Impact Viewership Tracker:
January 4th Episode: 309,000 viewers
January 11th Episode: 276,000 viewers
January 18th Episode: 309,000 viewers
January 25th Episode: 310,000 viewers (Genesis edition)
February 1st Episode: 319,000 viewers (Reboot)
February 8th Episode:
2017 Total: 16.147 million viewers
2017 Average: 311,000 viewers per episode
Source: ShowBuzz Daily
The City of Richwood in Nicholas County may or may not see two of its public schools rebuilt in the end, but the president of the West Virginia Board of Education said it's a possibility BOE members and others want time to fully explore. On Tuesday, the state BOE voted 7-1 to reject the Nicholas County Board of Education's initial proposal to consolidate five schools into one middle school and one high school in new facilities to be located near Summersville in the wake of the June 2016 Flood.
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It's the first time in at least nine years the airport has surpassed the million-dollar mark in taxpayer subsidies, and it comes amid a period of uncertainty about the airport's future. WATCHDOG REPORT: Fewer flights bring more taxpayer subsidies at Broome airport It's the first time in at least nine years the airport has surpassed the million-dollar mark in taxpayer subsidies, and it comes amid a period of uncertainty about the airport's future.
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Anthony mustered 11 points (5-18 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds, two blocks and one steal across 36 minutes during Oklahoma City's 113-96 loss to the Jazz in Game 4 of their Western Conference first-round playoff series.
Anthony had trouble finding the net for the third time in the first four games of the series, shooting under 30.0 percent for the first time during that span in the process. The veteran forward has now seen his scoring totals drop over those of the prior contest in each of the last two games, and he's yet to clear the 20-point mark against the Jazz. He'll look to be much sharper in a critical Game 5 on Wednesday.
Over 85% of TAP steel pipes welded in Greece, Albania
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Baku, Azerbaijan, April 24
By Leman Zeynalova – Trend:
So far, 87 percent of steel pipes, or around 670 kilometers out of 765 kilometers of the Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) have been welded in Greece and Albania, said a message from TAP AG consortium.
“Construction work continues in the Albanian mountains. Skrapar is the area hosting the highest section of TAP (around 1,800 meters),” said the message.
TAP project, worth 4.5 billion euros, is one of the priority energy projects for the European Union (EU). The project envisages transportation of gas from Azerbaijan's Shah Deniz Stage 2 to the EU countries.
Connecting with the Trans Anatolian Pipeline (TANAP) at the Greek-Turkish border, TAP will cross Northern Greece, Albania and the Adriatic Sea before coming ashore in Southern Italy to connect to the Italian natural gas network.
Republicans are trying to roll back the ability of cities and towns to protect their future retirees.
A woman carrying her young son approached Scott Pruitt, the scandal-hit chief of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, at a Washington restaurant and politely asked him to resign. Pruitt is the latest Trump official to be confronted in public in a matter of weeks. Eve Johnson reports.
The Metropolitan Police are investigating a series of offences relating to the Grenfell Tower fire, the public inquiry into the disaster has been told.
They include misconduct in public office, breaches of fire safety regulations, manslaughter and corporate manslaughter.
The deadly fire in west London claimed the lives of 71 people last June.
Jeremy Johnson, representing the force, said that outside of major counter-terror operations, the police inquiry into the tragedy, was "unprecedented".
It comes as the judge-led probe into the disaster holds two days of procedural hearings in London.
They will focus on case management matters such as timeframes, witnesses and the disclosure of evidence.
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MOSCOW (AP) — The Tass news agency says that Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived at a Russian military air base in Syria.
Tass said that Putin's plane landed at the Hemeimeem air base in Syria's coastal province of Latakia, the heartland of Syrian President Bashar Assad's Alawite minority. The visit marks Putin's first trip to Syria and comes as Assad's forces have retaken control over most of Syria under the Russian air cover.
The air base has served as the main foothold for the air campaign Russia has waged since September 2015 in support of Assad.
A Catholic Priest from the Archdiocese of Lilongwe identified as Father Chipalamwazani was on Thursday attacked by armed thugs.
The development comes a barely two weeks after another Catholic Priest identified as Father Tony Mukomba who is now late was attacked by armed thugs in Nguludi, Chiradzulu.
According to an eyewitness, Father Chipalamwazani met his fate at around 19:00hrs along bye pass road in the capital Lilongwe.
The source said the armed thugs forced the Priest out of his vehicle while demanding cash.
The armed thugs went with personal documents and damaged the vehicle. The Priest reported the scene to police just after the incident.
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Nearly one year ago, mourners gathered to celebrate the life of Pearl Washington. We congregated at the Cornerstone Baptist Church in Brooklyn for his viewing.
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Officials also said the administration is tightening oversight of how plans sold under the health law cover abortion. With limited exceptions, abortions can only be paid for through a separate premium collected from enrollees. No public subsidies can be used, except in cases that involve rape, incest, or preserving the life of the mother.
In a case that demonstrated the threat "insiders" working with U.S. intelligence agencies can play, prosecutors Wednesday indicted a former contractor for the top-secret National Security Agency, Harold T. Martin, and charged him with keeping masses of top-secret documents at his home. Prosecutors charged Martin, 52, with 20 counts of willful retention of national defense information.
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GUILFORD COUNTY, N.C. -- Firefighters are investigating an explosion and fire at a Guilford County mobile home.
The explosion happened at a mobile home in the 5100 block of Coble Church Road in the southeastern part of the county Tuesday evening.
Firefighters on the scene said the mobile home was unoccupied at the time of the explosion. No injuries were reported.
It is unclear if anyone lived at the mobile home.
The mobile home was destroyed.
Firefighters do not yet know what caused the explosion.
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"Instead of keeping the city from moving forward, the money given to me for reimbursement purposes as advised by FEMA, DDRS, and the previous city attorney will be repaid," Opelousas Mayor Reggie Tatum, said. Tatum announced to the Opelousas City Council that he will repay nearly $13,000 in overtime payments he received following last August's flood.
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Gregor Townsend's Scots started the Six Nations with a disappointing 34-7 loss.
Scotland's Six Nations campaign got off to a miserable start as Wales ran riot in Cardiff.
Gregor Townsend's men arrived in the Welsh capital full of optimism but that hope was soon dashed as Wales flew out of the blocks.
Gareth Davies and Leigh Halfpenny scored quickfire tries within 12 minutes to rock the Scots.
Full-back Halfpenny went on to rack up 24 points before Steff Evans secured a Welsh bonus point.
Scotland toiled to break down a smothering Welsh defensive effort until Peter Horne touched down in the dying moments.
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A year after a painfulloss, a Massachusetts’ couple is returning to the community they once calledhome to bring a special awareness message this May. “Rock the Night,” a LiveBand Karaoke fundraiser to benefit The TEARS Foundation, hosted by BrettFinnell and Christina Relacion-Finnell, aims to raise funds for the nonprofitorganization that provides financial and emotional support to individuals whohave experienced the loss of a pregnancy or infant. Erik Bilstad, of Newsradio620 WTMJ, will emcee the event.
Astros get Clippard in trade with White Sox
CHICAGO — The Houston Astros have acquired reliever Tyler Clippard from the Chicago White Sox for a player to be named or cash considerations.
Clippard was traded from the New York Yankees to Chicago in a seven-player deal on July 18. The 32-year-old right-hander went 1-1 with a 1.80 ERA and two saves in 11 appearances with the rebuilding White Sox.
The deal was announced Sunday night.
The Astros lead the American League with a 72-45 record. They begin a home-and-home series against Arizona on Monday night.
Clippard has a 48-41 record with a 3.04 ERA and 59 saves in 11 years in the majors. He made the NL All-Star team with Washington in 2011 and 2014.
The White Sox have the worst record in the AL at 45-70.
A Lawrence County man has been charged with interfering with child custody after he picked up a juvenile who ran away from her foster home in Mobile County, according to the Sheriff's Office. Hank Landon Letson, 22, of 386 Lawrence County 506, Moulton, drove to Mobile County to pick up the female, then transported her back to Lawrence County, Sheriff Gene Mitchell said.
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Schools no longer required to report student, worker threats
DOVER, Del. (AP) — Schools are no longer required to report threats to kill or seriously injure public school students or employees to Delaware's Department of Education.
A notice of the administrative change was published this week — more than six years after lawmakers eliminated both terroristic threatening and offensive touching of school employees from mandatory reporting to police.
Asked about the time lag, spokeswoman Alison May said the change is occurring now because the department noted the inconsistency with state law during its regular review of regulations.
The move comes after Delaware lawmakers debated several gun control proposals this year in the wake of a Florida school shooting that left 17 people dead.
May says the department remains concerned about student safety as well as the need to comply with state law.
WASHINGTON — Congressional Democrats stand divided over whether to fight now or later about the fate of some 800,000 immigrants who came to the U.S. illegally as children.
House Democrats want the issue resolved in the broad spending bill. Some Senate Democrats would rather deal with the issue next year, ahead of President Donald Trump's March deadline.
The fate of these "Dreamers" is among the trickiest issues to resolve as Washington seeks to avert a Christmas government shutdown.
For Illinois Rep. Luis Gutierrez, there is no more important issue in the year-end budget showdown.
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Republican Ron Estes plans to take his seat April 25 as the congressman representing south-central Kansas.
Estes is state treasurer and won a special election for the 4th Congressional District seat previously held by CIA Director Mike Pompeo.
Estes plans to step down as state treasurer when he’s sworn in as congressman. He submitted his resignation to GOP Gov. Sam Brownback that the governor’s office made public Monday.
A state board plans to convene April 24 to certify the special election results.
Brownback will name the next treasurer. Spokeswoman Melika Willoughby said Brownback is still looking at potential candidates.
Estes defeated Democrat James Thompson for the congressional seat by 7 percentage points. The race drew national attention because Pompeo won his last three elections by more than 30 percentage points.
Odell Beckham Jr. was the ladies’ man of Coachella, it seems.
He was spotted with Amber Rose, but a Page Six spy also caught the Giants star doing some flirting with Hailey Baldwin who was “having her shoe tied by” him.
She “flirtatiously extended her foot to an obliging Beckham Jr.,” the source at a Chevy EV party said.
Despite Lady Gaga replacing Beyoncé at the last minute, rapper Gucci Mane was the big draw.
“He won Coachella. There wasn’t a lot of excitement around Gaga’s performance . . . there were more people there for Gucci,” one fan told us.
Gucci had help from Migos and Diddy during his set.
Yahoo shares jumped close to 2% this morning after Bloomberg reported that the sale of its assets to Verizon is on track with a tentative new agreement that lowers the telco’s price by $250 million.
The internet company said last month that it’s “working expeditiously to close the transaction as soon as practicable in Q2,” back from its original plan to wrap up the deal — originally pegged at $4.8 billion — by the end of March.
Verizon sought to cut the price after Yahoo disclosed that its services had been hacked over the last few years. It said in December that an “unauthorized third party” stole information from more than 1 billion accounts in 2013. In September, it disclosed that 500 million accounts had been hacked in 2014.
Verizon CFO Matt Ellis told analysts in January that it had “not reached any final conclusions yet” about whether it would go through with the deal under the original terms.
The Buffalo Sabres are hosting the Nashville Predators at 7 p.m. Monday at KeyBank Center.
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Oil declined below $53 a barrel as the U.S. continued to ramp-up drilling, stoking fears the nation's surge in output this year will counter OPEC-led efforts to cut a global supply surplus. Futures fell as much as 1 percent in New York, paring last week's 1.8 percent advance.
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Letter with suspicious substance found at FAA Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Officials say the Minneapolis office of the Federal Aviation Administration was evacuated after a letter containing a suspicious substance was found.
FAA spokeswoman Elizabeth Cory says four people were hospitalized as a precaution.
Cory says several agencies, including the Department of Homeland Security, were investigating what the substance was.
The office houses employees involved in aircraft certification, security, pilot licensing and regulatory compliance. Authorities say air traffic control functions are not located in the building and were not affected.
The Star Tribune reports Cory did not know how many workers were evacuated.
A spokesman for Allina Health EMS confirmed that four people were taken to Hennepin County Medical Center on Tuesday. He had no further information.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - The Above Par Committee:
* THE ABOVE PAR COMMITTEE REPORTS 6.9 PERCENT STAKE IN PAR TECHNOLOGY CORP AS OF JANUARY 22, 2018 - SEC FILING‍​
* SAYS PURCHASED SHARES OF PAR TECHNOLOGY BASED ON BELIEF THAT SHARES, WHEN PURCHASED, WERE "UNDERVALUED‍​" Source text: (bit.ly/2DXfemf) Further company coverage:
Deers cross an open field at the 7th Army Training Command’s Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, Feb. 14, 2017. The Red Deer population on the Grafenwoehr Training Area is one of the largest in Europe, and the training area is home to 138 distinct types of flora and almost 800 endangered species. (U.S. Army photo by Visual Information Specialist Matthias Fruth)
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This pup, Thor, did NOT want to wake up when his owner’s instructed him to one morning, and he fought the good fight to stay in bed.
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DUESSELDORF, Germany, April 12 The interior minister of the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia described as "unusual" a letter claiming responsibility for Tuesday's attack on a bus carrying players from soccer club Borussia Dortmund.
Ralf Jaeger told reporters that police in North Rhine-Westphalia had again taken additional security measures in Dortmund, where Borussia and AS Monaco will face off for their postponed Champions League clash on Wednesday evening. (Reporting by Anneli Palmen; Writing by Paul Carrel; Editing by Joseph Nasr)
Tourists queue to catch a taxi at Ibiza airport on the island of Ibiza
A group of revellers sail a raft in the port of the northen Spanish Basque city of San Sebastian
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Music: D-Will - Go Time in Singles In My City Records recording artist D-Will, who released his Project #M.O.G. album at the beginning of last year, dropped a new single called "Go Time."
New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address three rallies in election-bound Gujarat’s Patan, Nadiad and Ahmedabad on Monday, where polling is scheduled for the second phase on December 14.
While, Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi will address four rallies in Tharad, Viramgam, Savli and Gandhinagar on the same day, an official said.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Amit Shah will also address four rallies in Saigam in Banaskantha district, Enclave and Barsad in Anand and Dabhoi in Vadodara.
The first phase of Gujarat assembly elections on Saturday saw a 66.75 per cent turnout, according to final figures released by the Election Commission on Sunday.
The counting of votes will take place on December 18. Gujarat has been under the BJP’s rule for the last 22 years.
SAN ANTONIO - The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office and the West San Antonio Chamber of Commerce are teaming up to host a free workshop on how to handle active-shooter scenarios.
The purpose of this event is to train small business owners and their employees on how to prepare for a potential confrontation with an armed intruder.
The event will be held from 11:15 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Thursday at the Mexican American Unity Council, located at 2300 W. Commerce St.. It will be presented by Chief Aristides “Harry” Jimenez, with the Bexar County Sheriff's Office.
The workshop is free and open to the public.
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After Varun Dhawan hinting about Alia Bhatt and Sidharth Malhotra’s relationship on Koffee With Karan, the rumored couple were spotted together yesterday.
Sidharth Malhotra was snapped by shutterbugs outside Alia’s house. The duo who debuted together in Student Of The Year and later worked in Kapoor & Sons, have apparently been seeing each other from quite some time now.
On the work front, Alia will be next seen in Badrinath Ki Dulhania and Sidharth will be seen in Reload along with Jacqueline Fernandez.
The Horrors are back with a new song, their first new material since 2014’s Luminous. It’s called “Machine” and you can listen to it below.
A powerful winter storm is barreling toward the Big Apple,...
Flames spewed from a car on the FDR Drive early Monday morning, treating rubberneckers in East Harlem to a scene worthy of a Hollywood film set.
The driver of the vehicle, which appeared to be a Chrysler 300C, managed to get away safely, according to FDNY officials.
Fire crews got a call about the blaze at East 105th Street at about 6 a.m., officials said.
They were able to get it under control an hour later.
Video posted on Twitter by a motorist showed cars passing by the fiery scene while the vehicle burned rapidly near a tree on the northbound side of the highway.
“Stay away,” the driver tweeted.
NYPD officials said the incident caused delays in both directions, but traffic was back to normal by 7:05 a.m.
The cause of the blaze was not immediately clear.
It’s also unclear if the driver was still at the scene when first responders arrived.
The fire marshal was investigating.
Haudricourt: Spring results can be misleading Brewers reliever Jacob Barnes was trying different things in exhibition play and the results often were ugly. Check out this story on greenbaypressgazette.com: https://jsonl.in/2oeC7FU CINCINNATI - It's perhaps the most repeated phrase of any and every spring training, especially among pitchers who aren't faring well in exhibition games.
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President Trump promised to bring the best and brightest minds to his administration, but many top positions remain unfilled. "Normal" or not? Ari Melber breaks it down on The Point.
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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.– Police are investigating after a person was fatally shot on the west side of Indianapolis.
Officers responded to the scene in the 3600 block of North Glen Arm Road, near North High School Road and West 34th Street, around 6:30 p.m. on a report of a person shot.
Police confirmed the victim died. No other details were immediately released.
This story is developing.
Viewers have learnt the hard way that when there's a war brewing between The Khozas and, well, anyone really, they have to prep their funeral and after-tears outfits. Except they never thought it would be Kea Khoza they would have to worry about.
Tuesday night's episode of The Queen has left Twitter in a state of panic. Shots (actual gun shots) were fired towards Kea and Twitter are not sure if she made it out alive.
Kea has just been through the most after enduring (and almost dying) at the hands of an abusive man. Just when she was getting back to her lazy, rich people lifestyle, it seems TGOM and Goodness may have ended her life.
Twitter couldn't handle the suspense and they had just the memes to show it.
LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz. — Luke Air Force Base officials say an F-16C from the 56th Fighter Wing crashed while attempting to land at a municipal airport in Arizona. The pilot ejected and wasn’t seriously injured.
Officials say the jet was on a training flight Tuesday when it diverted to the Lake Havasu City airport and went off the runway while landing, prompting the pilot to eject.
Staff Sgt. Jenna Bigham says the pilot is in good condition and was transported to a hospital.
She says she couldn’t provide information on why the plane diverted.
The Today’s News-Herald newspaper posted a photo showing the plane apparently missing the nose area of its fuselage.
Lake Havasu City is 134 miles northwest of Luke, located in Glendale, a suburb of Phoenix.
State Parks, Recreation Areas To Hold Cooking Classes
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) – State parks and recreation areas around South Dakota are set to hold cooking classes.
South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks says the Saturday classes will teach the basic skills and safety precautions of making meals outdoors and give a hands-on cooking experience.
Key lessons will include campfire, grilling and Dutch oven safety. Lynn Spomer, state park visitor services coordinator, says teaching kids how to take care of a fire and cook food properly is a lifelong skill.
An outdoor cooking class for kids will be held at Good Earth State Park at Blood Run; a Dutch oven cookout will be held at Mina Lake Recreation Area; and a campfire cooking event can be found at Oakwood Lakes State Park.
Former Defense Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa has arrived at the Headquarters of Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) for the first time.
Recently, the SLPP Chairman, Prof. G. L. Peiris, had formally invited Gotabhaya Rajapaksa to the head quarters of SLPP.
Accordingly, he had arrived at the SLPP Head Office on the Lotus Road at around 11 am today.
A membership promotion program was scheduled to be held at SLPP headquarters today and it is currently underway, presided by Gotabhaya Rajapaksa and the former President Mahinda Rajapaksa.
Reportedly, member of SLPP, former Minster Basil Rajapaksa is also in attendance of this event.
At the event, 21 UPFA Provincial Council members have received the membership of SLPP.
West Bromwich Albion were left stuck at the bottom of the Premier League after losing 3-2 to Southampton on Saturday, despite having made a fine start to the match.
Feb 3: West Bromwich Albion were left stuck at the bottom of the Premier League after losing 3-2 to Southampton on Saturday, despite having made a fine start to the match.
It was an emotional day at the Hawthorns where there was a minute's applause before the game for their former striker Cyrille Regis, who died last month.
Egyptian defender Ahmed Hegazi headed Albion into an early lead from a corner by set-piece specialist Chris Brunt but Southampton hit back with two goals in three minutes before half-time. Gabon's Mario Lemina drove in from 20 metres and defender Jack Stephens scored his third goal in three games.
A direct free kick by James Ward-Prowse made it 3-1 and Saints held on for a first League victory in 13 games despite Salomon Rondon's 72nd-minute headed goal for the home side.
(Reporting by Steve Tongue; Editing by Clare Fallon)
THE CASE FOR CASELESS AMMUNITION:
The U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Army agree they may have finally found a caseless ammunition design that will work reliably in combat and be much (37 percent) lighter than conventional 5.56mm ammo.
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There’s a reason Underwood’s Merton Hailey is so involved with the Community Cupboard, the local food pantry.
He knows what it’s like to be hungry.
Not starving, by any means, but the 63-year-old retiree recalls going to bed when he was a kid wishing there was more to eat.
He remembers how some times were pretty lean around the kitchen table in the late 50s after the garage where his dad worked burned down, and several months later he and his family lost their house in Washburn to a fire.
“The house was completely gutted and everything was lost,” recalled Hailey. “Dad had just gotten insurance on the house before the fire.”
But he hadn’t had it for the required 90 days, so they got no insurance money to help them get back on their feet.
WASHINGTON — The White House says President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron have exchanged condolences for attacks in both their countries.
Macron expressed his sympathies over the shooting spree Sunday in Las Vegas. Trump conveyed his condolences regarding a knife attack in Marseille, France, the same day. Two women were stabbed to death.
The White House says the two leaders discussed joint counterterrorism operations in Africa and ways to denuclearize the Korean Peninsula. They spoke, too, of ways to keep Iran from making or obtaining nuclear weapons.
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A cyclist rides down a hill during the first day of the 31st annual Ride the Rockies tour on June 12, 2016. The annual Denver Post Ride the Rockies cycling tour will visit the southwest part of Colorado for the first time since 2013, taking riders from Alamosa to Durango, over stunning Red Mountain Pass through Ouray, on to Montrose and ending in Salida.
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A Kinston man was injured by an unknown shooter Tuesday night, according to a news release from Kinston Police Public Spokesman Woody Spencer. At approximately 6:42 p.m. on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 officers with the Kinston Police Department responded to a person shot call at 301 South McDaniel St. in Kinston.
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[India], Mar 19 (ANI): A Class 10 student from Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur who was on a hunger strike demanding toilet facility in her house ended her fast on Monday.
The girl, Nisha Rani who is a resident of Kud village in Udhampur called off her strike after the local administration begun the construction of a toilet at her residence.
In a bid to promote Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, Deputy Commissioner Udhampur of Ravinder Kumar along with other district administration officers had launched an awareness camp among the students of the Higher Secondary school in Kud to use of toilet instead of open defecation.
The girl who is a student of the school came home after the awareness session and sat on a hunger strike demanding toilet in her house. Today, the Deputy Commissioner had instructed the officials to go to the girl's house and begin the construction of toilet. (ANI)
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Wireless earbuds are a dime a dozen, but if you prefer over-ears, Ghostek’s well-reviewed soDrop 2s are also on sale today for $56 after clipping the 20% coupon, the best deal we’ve ever seen. They run for 14 hours on a charge and boast a 4.2 star review average, so if you’re a fan of their angular design, they’re definitely worth a listen.
Ever since her son was 6 months old, Juliet Hidalgo has been bringing him to the Marlton School, a low-slung building in Baldwin Hills that for generations has been a second home for deaf and hard-of-hearing students in Los Angeles.
Marlton staff taught Hidalgo’s brother and sister, both of whom are deaf. The school was where her deaf son learned to make the signs for “milk” and “food.” Hidalgo had planned to enroll her daughter, taking advantage of a popular program that allows hearing children to learn American Sign Language alongside their deaf siblings.
But after more than a decade of involvement, she and other family members are considering withdrawing their children. They are not alone.
Putter, a cute little squirrel with a big sweet tooth, has become the adopted mascot for Fantasy Isle Ice Cream & Mini Golf in the tiny seaside town of Holden Beach, North Carolina. Whenever her name is called, Putter comes down from her nearby tree to avail herself to her favorite treat – a vanilla ice cream cone that’s custom-made in her perfect size.
Ice cream shop owners Scott and Pam Martin have adopted a squirrel as a mascot who seems to love vanilla ice cream enough to show up nearly every day for her scoop.
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On this Valentine's Day, KCBX reporter Bree Zender headed to San Luis Obispo's Mission Plaza to ask passersby about their most romantic memory. She heard tales of love, tenderness and heartbreak, and put together this montage of romantic memories.
Microsoft has developed an adaptive control for the Xbox One and Windows games, giving games fans with different mobility needs a programmable controller for gaming. It has large programmable buttons, and it connects to external switches, buttons, mounts and joysticks – whatever your prefered set-up is. Three profiles can be set up on each controller, so you don’t have to reset it for each game, and these profiles can be switched between quickly and easily. The Xbox Adaptive Controller will go on sale later this year. It has a $99 price tag in the United States; that suggests a euro price of about €100.
Two adults have been arrested in Fulton County on Methamphetamine charges.
The West Central Illinois Task Force, the West Central Illinois Task Force Macomb, Fulton County Sheriff's Department, Canton Police Department and West Central Illinois Special Response Team executed a search warrant in the 400 block of South 6th Street in Canton.
During the search, police say 21-year-old Lindsey R Little of Canton and 50-year-old David L. Wilson, also of Canton were both arrested on Thursday, May 24.
Little is being charged with Possession of Methamphetamine and Wilson is being charged with two counts of Delivery of Methamphetamine and Possession of Methamphetamine.
Both subjects were lodged and are awaiting bond at the Fulton County Jail.
All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Some Green Country boy scouts are making sure American flags are retired properly this Fourth of July.
People dropped off tattered and torn flags at Heritage United Methodist Church in Broken Arrow on Wednesday.
Boy Scouts Troop 3 collected the flags and will retire them with dignity as a service to the community.
The troop says retiring flags is a way of celebrating the birth of our nation and promoting good citizenship.
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Renee Young will be hosting a special edition of Talking Smack after Sunday’s WWE Money In the Bank pay-per-view goes off the air on the WWE Network.
As seen below, Triple H is sending a custom WWE Title belt to the NHL’s Pittsburgh Penguins for their Stanley Cup win this weekend:
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LONDON (Reuters) - Iranian forces killed three members of a Sunni Muslim jihadi group in the city of Chabahar in southeast Iran on Wednesday and arrested five others, the Mehr news agency said. It said one member of the security forces had also been killed.
Caroline Grace Johnson was the first baby born in 2017 in Southeast Missouri. She was born at Southeast Health at 3:40 AM on January 1st, weighing 7 pounds, 1 ounce and 21 inches. Her parents, Victoria and Clark Johnson say she was due on the 30th of December, but decided to come a little late, and right on time to ring in the New Year.
April 18 is a make or break day for South Africa's embattled president Jacob Zuma who will in two days' time face a hostile parliament, many of whose members are determined to put an end to his mediocre leadership of Africa's economic giant, never mind Nigeria's false claim that her economy is the largest on the continent. The speaker of South Africa's parliament has called a special sitting to conduct a vote of no confidence on April 18 and if a majority of MPs vote in favour of the motion, Zuma will bite the dust and retire against his wishes.
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Paradise >> Confetti, decorated caps and the traditional lightning of a cigar at the end are staples of most, if not all, Paradise High School commencement ceremonies. On Thursday night under overcast but mostly dry conditions all three facets were present as Paradise's 219 graduates celebrated the ending of one chapter and the beginning of another.
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Fiers' next start will come April 21 against the Rays, Julia Morales of ROOT sports reports.
Fiers was originally scheduled to start against the Angels on April 18, but Sunday's rainout means the Astros can hold off on starting him for a few extra days. The 31-year-old is off to a slow start this season, allowing six runs through 10.0 innings (two starts), but the Astros will need him (or another fifth starter) until early June with Colin McHugh out until around then.
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A taxi driver lies dead in his car after being shot shortly before midnight in a busy street in Acapulco early Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017.
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A concert of horn and harp music will be presented by Mike Keegan and Mary Radspinner, Harp as part of the Musical Monday concert series, at Summerfield United Methodist Church, June11, 2018, at 12:00 P.M.
The concert will feature works by Jeanne Singer, Mike Keegan, and other composers
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President David Granger yesterday called for the introduction of further initiatives to protect freshwater resources, particularly the rivers of the Guiana Shield.
The President was speaking at the Opening Ceremony of the 8th World Water Forum (WWF) in Brasilia, Brazil
According to a Ministry of the Presidency statement, Granger outlined a three-point agenda. He called for a global commitment to continuous attention and unceasing action; increased collaboration among states, especially neighbours, which share the waters of rivers and to improve conservation of water resources and the protection of the environment everywhere.
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Those wishing Buhari death will die before him – SGF, Lawal
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Lawal Babachir, on Tuesday declared that those wishing President Muhammadu Buhari dead will die before him. He made the remark while addressing some protesters at the Three Arm zone of the Presidential Villa, Abuja... Read Full Story
A fire broke out in the forest of Elenite resort, BTA reported. The signal is given around 8pm last night. Dozens of decares of tree vegetation was burned.
There are firefighters on the site, but the fight with the fire was difficult because of the strong wind in the area, Saint Vlas Mayor Ivan Nikolov said. So far there is no evidence of injured and evacuated tourists.
The fire started with fireworks from a hotel, said the governor of Pernik and the chairman of Women GERB Irena Sokolova, FOCUS News reported.
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ST JOHNS CO., Fla - A St. Augustine woman with an unfortunate name is facing what is at least her 15th arrest on drug charges.
Crystal Methvin is currently in the St. Johns County jail on drug possession charges.
According to online records, she's faced drug charges at least 14 other times. Her arrest record dates back to at least 1998.
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According to WJXT, an anonymous tip led authorities to a car, where Methvin and a man were found with drugs, including crystal meth.
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Randy Orton v Daniel Bryan: Hell In A Cell ’13
WWE has released the following video on-line:
Randy Orton and Daniel Bryan battle for the vacant WWE Championship inside Hell in a Cell with special guest referee Shawn Michaels: Courtesy of the award-winning WWE Network.
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Bullet Club Meet & Greet In Chicago On 10/16
Pro Wrestling Tees will be opening their new retail store in Chicago on October 13th. They have events going on all weekend long to celebrate.
The new store will be located at 2348 N Damen Ave and here are some of the plans:
A new Pro Wrestling Tees logo shirt will be included with the first 100 orders in the store. The store will also be offering 25% off everything in stock that weekend.
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Department of Natural Resources investigators say the body of a boater who went missing in Sumter County on Tuesday has been recovered.
DNR officials say they received the call around 8:30 p.m. Tuesday about the accident which took place near a Lake Marion boat launch off Packs Landing Road.
The Sumter County Coroner's Office has not yet identified the person who was recovered from the scene.
The SCDNR is leading the investigation. However, Ken Bell of the Sumter County Sheriff's Office did confirm that members of the Sumter County Sheriff's Office dive team were on the scene to assist with the search.
The dive team for #SumterCounty sheriffs office was called to the scene at around 8:30pm. Someone did enter water pic.twitter.com/Vwdc3XJTJ7 — Mike DeSumma (@MikeDeSumma) June 14, 2017
The SCDNR said the investigation is ongoing.
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The year marks the 50th anniversary of the iconic Monterey International Pop Festival, and what better way to celebrate than with another festival! A three-day event will take place at the Monterey County Fairgrounds from June 16th to 18th – marking exactly 50 years to the day and spot of the original 1967 festival.
Among the confirmed participants: Regina Spektor, Father John Misty, My Morning Jacket’s Jim James, Kurt Vile & The Violators, Norah Jones, Dr. Dog, Gary Clark Jr., and The Head of the Heart.
Several musicians who played the original festival will also make a return visit, including Phil Lesh of the Grateful Dead, Eric Burdon & The Animals, and Booker T.
Lou Adler, one of the original Monterey Pop founders who co-produced the 1967 festival alongside John Phillips of The Mamas & the Papas, helped in the curation of the revival festival. 3-day and VIP passes go on sale Friday, April 21st at 10:00 a.m. PT.
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia to participate in Global Teen Health Week during March 18-24.
CHOP says it’s a week to focus on teen health and well-being.
Teens are encouraged to take initiative when it comes to their physical and mental health, and to facilitate healthy habits.
Teen Health Week was established in Pennsylvania in 2016.
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SANTIAGO, Chile — Chile's Supreme Court says the government must pay a total of $3.2 million to 71 former political prisoners who'd been held by the military dictatorship of 1973 to 1990.
The ruling announced Monday upholds a lower court decision rejecting the government's contention that the statute of limitations had expired.
The plaintiffs are among nearly 37.000 former prisoners of the military regime headed by Gen. Augusto Pinochet certified by a special commission. It also confirmed that more than 3,000 were killed.
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Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens, ex-Navy SEAL once seen as rising Republican star, resigns amid extramarital affair scandal
ZAGREB, July 4 (Reuters) - Croatia’s Hrvatska Postanska Banka (HPB) has acquired smaller rival Jadranska Banka, which operates in the tourist areas of southern Croatia, HPB said on Wednesday.
HPB, majority owned by the state, control around 5 percent of the local market. Jadranska Banka, which was saved from bankruptcy by the state, will add another 0.42 percent of market share.
The company added that it aims to recapitalize Jadranska Banka to the tune of 110 million kunas ($17.33 million).
More than 90 percent of Croatia’s banking sector is owned by foreign lenders from other European Union countries including Italy, Austria and Hungary.
HPB, 74.5 percent owned by the state, of the stock, reported a first-quarter net profit of 66.2 million kuna, up from 4.9 million kuna a year before.
HPB plans a capital boost by private and institutional investors, but there is no timetable yet. The state plans keep control of the majority of the stock and earlier privatisation plans have been shelved.
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The investigation continues today after a Sunday fire killed a woman in Fostoria. Firefighters responded to a home at 295 Boston Avenue around 2:30 p.m. Interim Fire Chief Brian Herbert says they found the body of a woman in the bedroom of the home.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation, but authorities don’t believe there was foul play involved. The State Fire Marshall’s Office is helping with the investigation because someone was killed in the blaze.
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Amid reports that President Donald Trump asked senior White House officials to sign nondisclosure agreements, The Texas Tribune received a copy of an NDA Trump asked a former Texas campaign staffer to sign in 2016. Here's a look at the nondisclosure agreement.
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Bruno Mars was closing his set in Detroit with “Just The Way You Are,” When he took a moment to address the crowd.
Proving that he is as decent as he is talented, Mars told the audience his intention to donate $1 million to “our brothers and sisters in Flint, Michigan” to provide aid for the city in light of its continuing battle and crisis with its tainted water supply. Mars and Live Nation directed the funds from the sold out show to the Community Foundation of Greater Flint, which addresses both immediate concerns of the crisis, as well as the future of the kids affected by the water.
After announcing the donation, Mars told the crowd, “This is why we love what we do. We get a chance to go up on stage every night and perform … and the fact that we can show up here and celebrate under one roof together, all this positive energy that’s flowing. This is the world we want to live in.”
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DES MOINES, Iowa – Wrestlers and fans are flooding downtown Des Moines as state tournament time arrives.
Wednesday morning the State Dual Team Tournament begins at Wells Fargo Arena. That pits full teams together as they battle to advance in the bracket and win the Dual Team title. The finals are being held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.
The individual tournament starts Thursday and runs through Saturday. Weight class champions will be crowned Saturday night.
Each year, the tournament brings thousands of athletes, coaches, parents, and fans to the metro.
In this enhanced episode, long summer days provide optimal conditions for Alaskans to prepare their bodies and minds for the coming winter.
#Castingcouch is taking away privileges from women & use it for your personal benefit or in lieu of any compensation. My dignity as a woman was taken away in Parliament, when PM spoke in derogatory way. How can a PM say that I remind him of Surpanakha?: Renuka Chowdhary, Congress pic.twitter.com/l2k2oPn7Ch
It is not just in the film industry. It happens everywhere & it is the bitter truth. Don't imagine that Parliament is immune or other work places are immune to it. It is time that India stood up & said 'Me Too': Renuka Chowdhary, Congress on Saroj Khan's remark on Casting couch. pic.twitter.com/bDekV48xEB
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New service in Santa Pola to cater for new arrivals and immigrants while FAOC on the Orihuela Costa give their verdict on the readiness of the Costa’s beaches. Torry go down at home to increase their relegation woes while San Luis Bowls Club take the Winter League title in dramatic fashion. This and much more in the virtual Leader Newspaper……….
in Santa Pola to cater for new arrivals and immigrants while FAOC on the Orihuela Costa give their verdict on the readiness of the Costa’s beaches. Torry go down at home to increase their relegation woes while San Luis Bowls Club take the Winter League title in dramatic fashion. This and much more in the virtual Leader Newspaper……….
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Animal Care and Protective Services is providing free spay and neuter services for pets in select communities throughout the Jacksonville area.
Eligibility is based on pet criterion and geographic locations with high stray pet populations.
Eligibility requirements
Pet owners who live in the following zip codes: 32204, 32205, 32206, 32207, 32208, 32209, 32210, 32211, 32218, 32221, and 32244.
Proof of residency is required.
Pet requirements
Dogs must weigh 40+ pounds or be a breed that is expected to reach the minimum when full-grown.
Pet, feral, and outdoor cats of any weight
Limited to six animals per address​
Procedures are conducted by licensed professionals by appointment at First Coast No More Homeless Pets' Norwood location. Services are said to be for a limited time.
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Verstappen hopes for magic Renault button in 2018
Max Verstappen, Malaysian GP 2017 © RV Press
Max Verstappen hopes Renault heads into 2018 with a "magic" button for him to press.
There are reports the French engine supplier wants to emulate the sort of 'qualifying mode' that has worked so well for Mercedes' engine in the power unit era.
Asked if that would be a big step forward, Red Bull driver Verstappen admitted at Suzuka: "Yes.
"If we had that, I would not have had to pass Lewis in Malaysia for example. For some circuits like Monaco it is very important to get something like this.
"We'll see, but hopefully," the 20-year-old added.
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Young people are nearly three times more likely to be confident that they understand what Bitcoin is than what tracker mortgages are, according to polling.
A YouGov survey of 1,916 British adults found that 43pc of those aged 18-24 were confident that they understood Bitcoin, while for tracker mortgages the figure was just 15pc.
The survey gauged people's confidence on 33 different financial terms with Bitcoin ranking fourth in terms of its confidence score among those who were aged 18-24.
It suggests that young people are more au fait with the cryptocurrency than they are with everyday financial services such as pensions, mortgages and the difference between interest and compound interest.
The only three things that 18-24 year olds were more confident about were savings accounts, mortgage deposits and cash ISAs.
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A New York Times analysis Wednesday of daily polling shows that Donald Trump voters view the National Football League more unfavorably than Hillary Clinton voters feel about Fox News.
The NFL has a negative 24 percent net favorability among Trump voters, while Fox News has a negative 14 percent net favorability among Clinton voters, according to the Times report.
The report comes as President Donald Trump wages battle against NFL players who kneel during the national anthem in protest. “Sports fans should never condone players that do not stand proud for their National Anthem or their Country,” Trump tweeted. “NFL should change policy!”
The polling analysis found that The New York Times, which Trump frequently calls “failing” and “fake news,” has a net favorability of negative 25 percent, just one percent lower than the NFL. – READ MORE
Two men stole money from a bookmakers in Desborough after threatening staff.
The incident happened at about 9.30am this morning (Monday) at the Coral branch in Station Road.
The offenders were described as having scarves covering their faces.
One staff member suffered minor injuries that did not require hospital treatment.
A police spokesman said they had no information about weapons being used and was unable to confirm how much cash was stolen in the raid at this stage.
Witnesses should contact police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
The Great Bend Panther Booster Club will sponsor the 2nd annual “Pack the Park Night” on Tuesday at the Great Bend Sports Complex as the Lady Panther softball team hosts Dodge City in Western Athletic Conference action, and the Panther baseball team hosts TMP.
The Booster Club will be providing a meal for all those who attend the game. The cost is a free will donation. Youth team members who attend will be admitted free and receive a free meal when accompanied by a paid adult and wearing their teams hat or jersey.
The tailgate will take place from 5 to 6:30 p.m.
First pitch for the softball and baseball double header is set for 4 p.m.
A paving scam has returned to the Stettler area and police warn residents to be alert.
According to a release from the Stettler RCMP, the “gypsy paving” scam is a common spring or summer occurrence.
In the scam, a person representing a paving company will attend a home and offer a paving job. Police said the person will often say they’re finishing up a job nearby and have extra material left over.
They offer to the job at a reduced price, because the person says the home owner will be doing them a favour.
The paving is then done using inferior materials and within a year, it will begin to fail and fall apart.
Attempts to locate the paving company or representative are then unsuccessful.
Stettler Mounties would like to remind people to do their due diligence and ensure any contract work they have done is by reputable people or companies. This could include conducting online research, reference checks or talking with other clientele.
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A man and woman are in critical condition and are being tested for exposure to an unknown substance just miles from the British town where former Russian spy Sergei Skripal was poisoned in March. Matthew Larotonda reports.
Camilla Duchess of Cornwall showed off her affection for husband Prince Charles in public.
She gazed into his eyes and sat close in pictures. The pair were visiting a community hall known as The Strand Hall during the three day visit.
Camilla didn't forget her public duties, however. She also delighted members of the public in Wales today as she clasped hands with members of the public.
She wore a cream shirt dress which fell past her knees, which was appropriate for the warm weather. The dress had tennis style pleats – possibly a nod to Wimbledon which is currently taking place.
Beneath her shirt the Duchess showed off tanned legs, having gained a healthy glow on her travels.
When Mickey discovers that Ben has been taking medication to help him focus, she tries to prove that he does not need it to help him.
Hellickson is "way behind" the rest of the Nationals' pitchers and is likely to remain in extended spring training to start the season, the Chelsea Janes of The Washington Post reports.
Hellickson was a late addition to the Nationals, only joining the team as a non-roster invitee on March 16. He'll get up to speed in extended spring training before joining the team in the bullpen or as a fifth starter.
NORWALK – Nothing says love like a free STD test.
Norwalk celebrated Valentine’s Day by offering free testing for HIV and sexually transmitted diseases.
The Norwalk Health Department normally charges $10 for the service, but waived the fee Tuesday.
Theresa Argondezzi, a health educator with the department, said Valentine’s Day is a great time to be open and honest about sexual health with loved ones.
She says there were four new cases of HIV in Norwalk in 2015, the most recent year for which data are available, and 335 city residents living with HIV. Norwalk falls below the state average for the number of chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis cases.
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A fourth person has pleaded guilty to a bullying incident in Windsor that was caught on video and went viral.
AM800 News has learned that a Windsor teen, who can’t be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, pleaded guilty Monday to assault.
In November 2016, the victim who has cerebral palsy was taunted, pushed and punched by a group of teens at Pillette and Wyandotte.
The incident was recorded by one of the accused and the video received a million hits on social media.
In total, four teens and one adult were charged in the incident.
Three other people have pleaded guilty in the case.
All of the accused have received probation terms for the crime.
The fifth accused is slated for a trial this summer.
Photos of a high school golfer being attacked by a goose have gone viral. Blissfield Athletics, photos by Devon Pitts
In this Oct. 21, 2016, photo, a vehicle waits outside the Arrowhead Inn, one of the four beer stores in Whiteclay, Neb. The Lakota Hope faith ministry in Whiteclay has started a fundraising campaign to buy out the four beer stores that sell millions of cans annually in the tiny village next to the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota.
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BELFAST, Maine (AP) — A Norwegian firm says it has bought land in Maine that it intends to use to build one of the world's largest land-based salmon farms.
Nordic Aquafarms says it has signed an agreement to buy 40 acres on the outskirts of Belfast. It says the initial project phase will include a $150 million investment, employ 60 people and take about two years to complete.
Maine Gov. Paul LePage says he's supporting the project, which he says will grow the economy and seafood industry in the state's mid-coast region. Nordic Aquafarms chief executive officer Erik Heim says Maine is the best location for the firm to expand in the U.S.
Maine and New Brunswick, Canada, are home to longstanding salmon farming operations. Norway, Chile, and Scotland are other big producers of salmon.
LEWISBURG – Mississinawa Valley lost 66-59 in a Cross County Conference boys basketball game at Tri-County North on Friday.
After trailing 18-12 at the end of the first quarter, Mississinawa Valley reduced its deficit to 30-29 in the second quarter. Tri-County North, however, went up 46-42 at the end of the third quarter on its way to a 7-point win.
Ethan Bowman led Mississinawa Valley with 22 points in Friday’s loss. Also for the Blackhawks, Blake Scholl scored 10 points, DJ Howell scored 7, Alex Scholl scored 5, Josh Fett scored 4, Matt Slob scored 4, Cody Dirksen scored 3, Trent Collins scored 2, and Max Dirmeyer scored 2.
MV fell to 8-8-1 overall and 5-4 in the CCC with Friday’s loss. The Blackhawks will play host to Fort Recovery on Saturday.
Mississinawa Valley’s freshman junior varsity basketball team lost 32-31 to Tri-County North.
Trey Godfrey led Mississinawa with 9 points, Levi Ward scored 7, Caiden Beanblossom scored 6, Wyatt Feltner scored 6, Zach Connor scored 2, and Payton Threewits scored 1.
The Yancey County Sheriff's Office said a the North Carolina SBI is investigating after a deputy fatally shot a suspect during a home invasion on Friday night.
Chief Deputy Shane Hilliard said deputies responded to a call regarding a breaking and entering on Uncle Harvey's Drive. The suspect broke into his wife's home with an axe, Hilliard said.
According to the sheriff's office, the victim said there was an active domestic violence restraining order against her husband.
The man who was shot was identified as 62-year-old Bobby Lovin. According to SBI, Lovin ignored the deputy's commands to drop the axe and was shot once when he moved closer to the victim.
Chief Deputy Hilliard said the Yancey County Sheriff's Office is cooperating fully with the North Carolina SBI.
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In Somerset, the bank donated $500 to the Somerset Food Pantry which will provide meals for more than 100 families.
In Dresser, the bank donated $250 to People Loving People helping put food on the tables of those needing assistance.
The photos above provide a look at those involved from area communities.
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President Trump has voiced a widely shared—but incorrect—belief that the global economy is a zero-sum game. “One by one,” Mr. Trump said in his inaugural address, “the factories shuttered and left our shores, with not even a thought about the millions and millions of American workers that were left behind.” In his first White House meeting only a few days later, Mr. Trump warned a roomful of CEOs that companies sending factories overseas would face a new border tax.
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BARCELONA, Spain — Barcelona says it has reached a deal with Chinese club Guangzhou Evergrande to buy Brazil midfielder Paulinho for 40 million euros ($47 million).
The Spanish club says that Paulinho will sign a contract after a medical exam on Thursday. Barcelona didn’t say how long his contract will be.
Paulinho is set to be Barcelona’s first signing since Neymar’s move to Paris Saint-Germain for a world-record 222 million euros ($262 million) last week.
The 29-year-old Paulinho played for Tottenham for two seasons before moving to Guangzhou in 2015. He has made 41 appearances for the Brazil national team.
Artist Weng Chen is a fantastic VR game designer and comic Illustrator. Born and brought up in China, she is now living in the US, creating artwork that is winning everyone’s heart, especially parents’.
A mom herself, she recently created illustrations showing the hilarious difference between having the first and the second child. For example, most women fancy eating everything low-carb and low-fat during their first pregnancy so they can experience a healthy delivery. However, when they’ve to go through the whole process once more, they keep the ‘drama’ low and instead enjoy cuisines that satisfy their soul.
Weng took inspiration from her life and two daughters when she came up with this new idea for her webpage Messycow. She says, “Messycow comics were started with an impulse. I didn’t spend any time designing anything, just dove in and started drawing.”
Check out the comic strips and tell us which one is the funniest of them all!
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The opposition party, Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) says it has uncovered a grand design by leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and a cabal to siphon the repatriated $322 million (about N115 billion).
The federal government revealed recently that it was going to share the repatriated $322 million to poor homes in in 19 states. However, the PDP says it a grand design to siphon the funds. The party said this via its National publicity secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan on July 4th.
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Kelly Ford Facetimes her son, Jordan Ford, who is serving in the Army in South Korea as La Mirada holds its annual Third of July celebration and fireworks show at La Mirada Regional Park on Tuesday July 3, 2018. (Photo by Keith Durflinger for SCNG)
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Italian giants Inter are looking at potentially signing out-of-favour Manchester City defender Eliaquim Mangala.
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has made clear that Mangala is not in his plans going forward and the centre-back's representatives have been looking for solutions for their client.
He has been linked with Italian champions Juventus, but it is Inter who are now looking closely at an agreement to sign the Frenchman.
Intermediaries working on the deal have been in talks with Inter and, according to Italian outlet Tutto Mercato, the Serie A side have been assessing signing Mangala on a season-long loan deal with a purchase option ready to activate if he impresses.
The 26-year-old was also on loan away from the Citizens last season, spending the campaign in Spain with Valencia.
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Producer Felipe Haurelhuk and editor Wesley Martins teamed up with Darth Blender to create “2017 Countdown,” a celebratory movie mashup made to bring in the new year. They feature scenes from Deadpool, Back To The Future, Guardians Of The Galaxy, and more.
Another year is downing! Join some of your favorite stars on these special countdown of joy, happiness and, of course, Blenders. Happy New Year!
The Innisfil Winterhawks Atom LL No. 1 travelled to Niagara Falls for the Niagara-on-the-Lake March Break Classic Hockey Tournament and the team went undefeated winning 5-4 against the Lindsay Muskies in the championship game.
The team is made up of Jake Stiles, Jacob Cowell-Campbell, Matteo Casciaro, Dylan Bellar, Preston Potter, Ryan Moynihan, Owen Cousins, Kaleb Fosberg, Adam Finn, Christian Woolhead, Connor O'Leary, Connor Brown, Nate Nelson and Dryden Jansen.
The coaching staff is made up of Ian Potter, Shawn Bellar, Brent Jansen, Frank Casciaro and Wendy Nelson.
The team thanks its sponsors: Harris Plumbing, SB Property Maintenance, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 547, Canada Proof Batteries and Wide Range.
A woman planned for at least a month to poison her grandmother before she finally poured anti-freeze in the woman's juice and then gave it to her drink, New Jersey police said.
Elise Conroy was arrested Saturday and faces attempted murder charges for allegedly trying to poison her grandmother. Police said the 84-year-old grandmother drank the tainted juice and suspected something was wrong. She called police though did not require medical attention, according to the Daily Record of Morris County.
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Conroy, 26, lived in her grandmother’s home.
Conroy allegedly bought the anti-freeze in July with the intention of poisoning the older woman.
Conroy was being held pending a detention hearing, which has not yet been scheduled. It wasn't known Saturday if she has retained an attorney.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Danny Salazar finished six innings strong after a shaky start, Michael Brantley homered and drove in two runs and the Cleveland Indians beat the Minnesota Twins 3-1 on Monday night.
Salazar (1-1) struck out seven and retired 15 of his last 18 batters after allowing five hits and one walk over a seven-batter stretch spanning the first two innings. Brantley’s groundout tied it in the third, and Edwin Encarnacion’s single gave the reigning AL champions the lead on their way to only their third win in 10 games.
Then Brantley took Kyle Gibson (0-2) deep in the fifth inning, raising his career average in 13 at-bats against the Twins right-hander to .385 with four RBIs.
Cody Allen loaded the bases in the ninth, but he completed his third save by getting Joe Mauer to fly out to center field.
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Oscar has arrived in China following ahead of the finalisation of his record-breaking switch from Chelsea to Shanghai SIPG.
The attacking midfielder touched down at Pudong Airport on Monday and was greeted warmly by a large contingent of supporters.
Oscar was presented with bouquets of flowers and the Brazilian stopped to sign autographs for fans who came out to welcome him.
The 25-year-old will link up with compatriots Hulk and Elkeson at SIPG, where Andre Villas-Boas is head coach.
The club shelled out a CSL-record €60million in order to capture Oscar, who general manager Sui Guoyang said was motivated to sign by the offer of first-team football.
Oscar struggled for game-time following Antonio Conte's arrival at Stamford Bridge, starting just five Premier League matches.
His role was further limited by a switch to a 3-4-3 formation and his exit was confirmed last month.
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — An Ohio man who sold heroin laced with an elephant tranquilizer that caused more than two dozen overdoses in West Virginia has been sentenced to more than 18 years in federal prison.
Twenty-two-year-old Bruce Lamar Griggs, of Akron, was sentenced Monday in federal court in Huntington.
Authorities have said 28 people overdosed shortly after using heroin sold by Griggs on Aug. 15. Several victims implicated Griggs, who was arrested a week later.
Authorities have said two people died of heroin overdoses in Huntington around that time, but U.S. District Judge Robert Chambers said none of the deaths were from Griggs' sales.
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s media regulator has imposed a fine of nearly 1.5 million zlotys ($420,000) on a private news channel for what it alleges was unfair reporting during a political crisis last year.
The broadcaster, TVN24, said it will appeal what it called an “unfounded” penalty.
The move comes amid reports that Poland’s ruling Law and Justice party is seeking a state takeover of TVN24, which is owned by an American company, Scripps Networks Interactive, and whose reporting is sometimes critical of the government.
The National Broadcasting Council said in a statement Monday that TVN24 coverage of street protests in December 2016 violated the law by “propagating illegal activities and promoting behavior that threatens security.”
Scripps Networks Interactive, based in Knoxville, Tennessee, is being bought out by Discovery Communications.
Officials ID 2 people fatally injured in Waterloo collision
WATERLOO, Iowa (AP) — Authorities have released the names of two people killed in a Waterloo collision between a car and motorcycle.
Police say the crash occurred around 5:40 p.m. Saturday, when the northbound car turned left into the path of the southbound motorcycle.
The car driver was taken to a hospital. She's been identified as 21-year-old Katie Scarbrough, of Waterloo.
Police say the motorcyclist and a passenger in the car died. The motorcyclist was identified as 42-year-old Courtland VanArsdale, who lived in Waterloo. The car passenger was identified as 20-year-old Tyah Hoskins, who lived in Cedar Falls.
The $1.75 million sale of an industrial building in Mesa is a recent transaction closed by NAI Horizon professionals.
Mark Wilcke negotiated the sale of a 6,855-square-foot industrial property, representing both the buyer, 1426 W. Broadway Group LLC, and the seller, Capps Rent-A-Car, for $1.75 million. The property is at 1426 W. Broadway Road in Mesa.
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Established in 1992, NAI Horizon is a full-service commercial real estate company serving Arizona with offices in Phoenix and Tucson.
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Staumont dealt six shutout innings, allowing just one hit and two walks while striking out 12 in Thursday's win for Triple-A Omaha.
Staumont, who stands 6-foot-3 and weighs in at a solid 200 pounds, bounced back from a rough first start of the minor-league season when he gave up seven runs in 3.1 innings. The organization's No. 2 prospect can reach triple digits on the radar gun, but proved he can also mix it up in Thursday's stellar performance. Staumont ended his night by striking out Will Middlebrooks, who has spent parts of five seasons in the majors, with three straight curveballs. The 23-year-old right-hander boasts huge strikeout potential and could make his MLB debut as soon as later this season.
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PHILADELPHIA — Newly freed rapper Meek Mill has rung the ceremonial bell before the start of Game 5 of the Philadelphia 76ers-Miami Heat playoff series in Philadelphia.
Sixers co-owner Michael Rubin posted a picture of himself with Mill on Instagram Tuesday night with the caption “On the way to the sixers game let’s go.”
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Mill was freed from a prison outside Philadelphia shortly before 7 p.m.
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court had directed a Philadelphia judge who had jailed him to immediately issue an order freeing him on bail while he appeals decade-old drug and gun violations.
Mill was sentenced in November to 2 to 4 years in prison for violating probation.
While he was incarcerated, celebrities including Rubin and New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, visited him and offered their support.
Rocker Jack Russell is still in therapy following the deadly nightclub fire which broke out at his Great White concert in Rhode Island in 2003. A federal judge on Monday cleared the way for a U.S. government lawsuit seeking nearly $100 million in damages from former professional cyclist Lance Armstrong to go to trial, court papers showed.
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Findlay Mayor Lydia Mihalik is leading a group to help make working with the Army Corps of Engineers better. She said that working with the corps isn’t always an easy thing to do.
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Mihalik said that she was surprised to learn that Findlay wasn’t the only city that thought the process was too long and cost too much. The group will work with the corps to make changes so that it is easier.
She said that the group has already started working together but will meet with the Army Corps in April.
April 6 Cato Corp:
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* March sales fell 22 percent to $93.2 million
* March same store sales fell 21 percent
* Cato Corp says "expect current sales headwinds to continue as we work through our merchandise assortment missteps"
* Cato Corp says during month of March, company opened two stores and relocated one store
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(DAILYCALLER) — A UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crashed hard Monday afternoon at a golf course in Maryland.
The crash of the Fort Belvoir helicopter took place at the Breton Bay Golf Course at about 2 p.m. in the afternoon in Leonardtown, Maryland, NBC Washington reports.
Two medevac helicopters are arriving on the scene to assist. One of the crewmembers died at the scene and two were flown to the Baltimore Trauma Center, according to a report from TheBayNet.com.
CHICAGO (AP) -- Notre Dame and Wisconsin will play at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin, in 2020 and Soldier Field in Chicago in 2021.
The schools made a joint announcement on Monday in Chicago. The two-game series marks the first meeting between the Fighting Irish and Badgers since 1964.
The first game will be played at the home of the Green Bay Packers, on Oct. 3, 2020. The site will shift to the home of the Chicago Bears on Sept. 25, 2021.
The schools are located a four-hour drive apart, but haven't played since Notre Dame beat Wisconsin 31-7 in what was the first game as Fighting Irish head coach for recently deceased Ara Parseghian.
The Badgers most recently played at Lambeau Field to start the 2016 season and beat LSU 16-14.
SHAWNEE COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect after an attack on officers early Saturday.
Just after 2:00am, a man later identified as Anthony Hernandez of Topeka entered the Law Enforcement Center, 320 South Kansas Avenue in Topeka, according to Lt. Steve Roth.
Hernandez wielded a machete and stated that he had a bomb. Officers were able isolated him outside the building and initiated communications that continued for over an hour.
Hernandez subsequently “aggressed on officers” with his machete, according to Roth. Officers used a Taser and took him into custody. He received only superficial injuries, according to Roth.
No officers were injured in this incident.
Police booked Hernandez for Aggravated Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer, Criminal Threat, and other charges.
Pacers guard Glenn Robinson III is not a fan of Cleveland, it seems.
GR3 returned to action for the first time in nearly a month on Monday night, as he’s been battling a calf strain.
He seemed excited to return, but not thrilled about being in Cleveland. Check out this Snap he posted, in which he ripped the city.
Yeah, because Indiana is so beautiful this time of year and all. Furthermore, the Pacers are staying at the Ritz-Carlton downtown, so it’s not like things are all that bad.
Deers cross an open field at the 7th Army Training Command’s Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, Feb. 14, 2017. The Red Deer population on the Grafenwoehr Training Area is one of the largest in Europe, and the training area is home to 138 distinct types of flora and almost 800 endangered species. (U.S. Army photo by Visual Information Specialist Matthias Fruth)
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Two flight attendants are suing American Airlines over harassing Facebook messages posted by male co-workers.
The women say American failed to enforce its policy prohibiting employees from making insults or disparaging comments about co-workers on social media. They are claiming sex discrimination and sexual harassment, and are seeking unspecified damages.
An American spokesman said Monday that the lawsuits have no merit. American is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas.
One of the flight attendants, Melissa Chinery of Philadelphia, said after announcing that she was seeking a union position she was harassed by a group of male flight attendants and called obscene names. She said confidential information about her was posted.
The other flight attendant, Laura Medlin, based in Charlotte, North Carolina, described similar harassment after resigning from a union position.
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LIMINGTON, Maine (AP) - Officials have ordered a Maine town's fire department to "stand down" because the group's rescue gear is outdated and doesn't meet national standards.
The Portland Press Herald reports the Limington Board of Selectmen released a statement Sunday explaining that the Limington fire department's gear is more than 10 years old, and it doesn't meet the National Fire Protection Association's standard. The standard is required for safety concerns and applies to jackets, pants, helmets and boots.
Officials say they recently discovered the gear exceeded the "mandatory retirement age."
Nearby fire departments will help Limington if a fire occurs. Town officials say the fire department will continue to respond to medical emergencies.
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FILE - In this Dec. 18, 2013, file photo, Hong Kong actor Jackie Chan smiles during a news conference to promote his new film “Police Story 2013,” in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. On Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017, Chan confirmed work on a fourth “Rush Hour” movie, if Chris Tucker is on board. Lai Seng Sin AP FILE
This is my great grandmother. She was shot and left for dead right after witnessing the murder of her husband and seven of her children in her home in Kharput, Armenia in 1915. Her eighth child would later die during her escape. This is her three years later with my infant grandmother in Constantinople right before she got onto the boat to come to America. This happened. We can never forget that it did lest we become accomplices to future genocides. I am indebted to the strength and fortitude of my great grandmother and to all of the Armenians that survived this hellish time. Without them I wouldn’t exist. #neverforget #armeniangenocide
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Amazon now delivers packages to cars in 37 cities for those who own newer General Motors or Volvo vehicles. (Photo by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS)
SAN FRANCISCO — Amazon latest perk … free delivery to your car.
The Seattle company said Tuesday that it has begun delivering packages in 37 cities to Prime members who own newer General Motors or Volvo vehicles.
Deliveries are available to members with 2015 year or newer Chevrolet, Buick, GMC or Cadillac vehicles with GM’s OnStar connected-car service, and those with a 2015 or newer Volvo vehicle with an active Volvo On Call account.
Packages will be placed in the trunks of cars parked in publicly accessible areas like a customer’s home or workplace, and then secured.
Amazon Prime customers ned to download the Amazon Key app. From there, they can link their connected car and start their Amazon orders. No additional hardware or devices are needed.
Paul Manafort “partnered on an $850 million New York real estate deal with an ally of Vladimir Putin and a Ukrainian moneyman whom the Justice Department recently described as an organized crime member,” the Daily Beast reports.
“That’s according a 2008 memo written by Rick Gates, Manafort’s business partner and fellow alumnus of Donald Trump’s presidential campaign. In it, Gates enthused about finalizing with the financing necessary to acquire New York’s louche Drake Hotel.”
A verbal offer of £500,000 was knocked back by Jambos chiefs, who have made it clear their player of the year will be going nowhere for less than £1million.
However, Walker wants to move to Ibrox and has made it clear he will leave Tynecastle under freedom of contract next summer if he is not sold before then.
The Jambos are also expecting interest in the 23-year-old from down south, but the player would prefer to join his close friend and former team-mate Jason Holt at Rangers.
Light Blues manager Pedro Caixinha will return with an improved offer and it is expected that a deal somewhere closer to Hearts’ valuation will eventually be reached.
It is likely to be a prolonged game of cat and mouse, like the pursuit of Norwich City midfielder Graham Dorrans.
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In an attempt to upload a trailer for its upcoming DVD and digital download release of the movie "Khali the Killer," someone at Sony apparently uploaded the entire 89-minute film to YouTube on Tuesday, according to CBR.
The video, which has since been removed, was uploaded to the Sony Pictures Entertainment YouTube channel and labeled "KHALI THE KILLER: OFFICIAL RED BAND TRAILER Now on DVD & Digital."
The entire film remained up for more than five hours, according to CBR.
Naturally, a link to the full-length film was posted to the Movies subreddit, where commenters poked fun at Sony and the larger film industry.
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"Another trailer that spoils the whole film!" one comment said.
"What if this is still just a trailer and the full film is actually 130 hours long?" said another.
Representatives at Sony were not immediately available for comment.
Several people have hung a banner emblazoned with a message about abolishing Immigration and Customs Enforcement from the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty and have been arrested.
National Park Service spokesman Jerry Willis says at least six people were taken into custody Wednesday. He says federal code of regulations prohibits hanging banners from the monument.
The large banner said "Abolish I.C.E." ICE is a division of the Department of Homeland Security whose officers arrest and deport unauthorized immigrants inside the US, among other duties.
Activists with the group Rise and Resist say they hung the banner to protest US immigration policy. They oppose President Donald Trump's administration and advocate ending deportations and family separations at the US-Mexico border.
Trains are running normally again at the Rockridge BART station, but police in the area are still searching for a suspect this afternoon.
A Close Look At Deferred Prosecution Agreements: US Vs. UK
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 4:23 PM EDT) -- Deferred prosecution agreements have been extensively used for well over a decade by prosecutors in the United States to reach settlements with companies and individuals accused of involvement in white collar crime. The list of top 10 highest Foreign Corrupt Practices Act fines of all time is in fact populated entirely by companies that have chosen to enter into DPAs with the U.S. government, rather than contesting the allegations. In 2014, the United Kingdom introduced its own version of DPAs, modeled on the U.S. system, but...
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A Beaufort County School District bus collided with a car after completing its Monday afternoon run on Hilton Head Island, leaving minor damage and no injuries. The bus was headed back to the district lot when the accident took place at U.S. 278 near Matthews Drive, district spokesman Jim Foster said.
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The Michigan Department of Transportation and the Ottawa County Road Commission says weight restrictions will be imposed and enforced on all state trunkline highways effective at noon Friday. Restrictions are from the Michigan/Indiana and Michigan/Ohio state line north to and including the entire stretch of I-196 in Allegan County at the US-31 junction in Holland, east to and including M-6, east to and including I-96, east to and including I-69 from Lansing to Port Huron.
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5k un-timed race in which participants are doused head to toe in difference colors. Wear white at the starting line and finish plastered in color. Finish party after race with music, dancing and color throws. 10 am. $40 a person, $60 a family in advance; $50 a person, $70 family on race day. Register at riversideathletic.com
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Janet Jackson wants to make it crystal clear: She will not be joining Justin Timberlake during this year’s Super Bowl halftime show.
The pop icon says in a statement “to put to rest any speculation or rumors” as to whether she will be performing at the Super Bowl between the Philadelphia Eagles and the New England Patriots in Minnesota on Sunday: “I will not.”
She thanks her fans for their support and says she looks forward to seeing them very soon.
Timberlake is returning to the halftime show 14 years after a wardrobe malfunction with Jackson caused a national controversy. Timberlake was Jackson’s guest during her performance and ripped off a piece of her clothing, revealed her breast.
CBS aired that Super Bowl and was fined by the Federal Communications Commission. The fine later was overturned.
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Brazilian champion stops American challenger after just 48 seconds following a devastating four-punch combination in Las Vegas at UFC 207 Amanda Nunes delivered all the answers to Ronda Rousey while stopping her by technical knockout in 48 seconds, and when the subject turned afterward to Rousey's fighting future, she was assertive again. "That's it for her.
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Dick Wolf, meet the Wolf of Pot Street. Wolf, the creator of the “Law & Order” franchise, has invested cash in a marijuana-related company backed by David Weiner, an LA...
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Moody‘s:
* MOODY‘S: OUTLOOK FOR APAC INSURANCE SECTOR IS STABLE ON STEADY ECONOMIC MOMENTUM‍​
* MOODY‘S ON APAC INSURANCE SAYS UNDERWRITING PERFORMANCE REMAINS STABLE ACROSS REGION
* MOODY'S SAYS INTEREST RATES HAVE BOTTOMED OUT ACROSS APAC, BUT WILL REMAIN LOW BY HISTORICAL STANDARDS‍​ Source: bit.ly/2jPTTio
Spanish banking giant BBVA on Tuesday urged Uruguayan start-ups in the financial technology sector to participate in BBVA Open Talent 2018, an international competition involving more than 80 countries.
"What we are looking for is people and companies with disruptive ideas that make customers' lives easier," BBVA CEO in Uruguay Antonio Alonso Granada told EFE, adding that the project is "part of the bank's global strategy to lead the transformation of the financial industry."
County leaders Early County are keeping an eye on the flood watch, preparing for the worst.
Duran Duran played an intimate show of hits and songs from their latest album “Paper Gods,” at Miami Beach’s Faena Theater on Saturday in front of stars, including Gerard Butler, Matthew McConaughey, and hotelier and investor Barry Sternlicht.
“Matthew was incognito with a bandanna and sunglasses, inside, at night,” says the spy.
The band played hits such as “Ordinary World” and “Come Undone,” during the show, which was streamed live on SiriusXM, and closed out with an encore of their smash hit “Rio.”
Later, guests headed to the Faena’s Saxony Bar to party with the band, which arrived with a group of mostly platinum blond women.
“Simon Le Bon came out of the VIP section and was mingling with guests and talking to people,” says a spy. “Everyone in the band was dancing, getting down to Michael Jackson, just really having fun.”
The Bay County Sheriff's Office is investigating two suspicious deaths in Bay County.
A husband and wife in their 60s were found dead inside a Kawkawlin Township home Friday morning, Bay County Sheriff Troy Cunningham said.
It happened on the 2000 block of Lebourdais Road.
The Michigan State Police crime lab was brought in to investigate.
TV5 will update once we get more information.
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Neighbors in New Orleans’s historic Faubourg Marigny recently threw a street party that marked the first anniversary of a pothole the length of a small sedan.
They brought beer, sliders and 700 pounds of quick-dry asphalt. Somebody googled, “How to fill a pothole.” Neighbors blocked off the street with trash cans and took turns hoisting bags and filling the tire-busting crater.
“People...
AIK Stockholm star Ebenezer Ofori donated food items to the Cherubs Children's home in Kumasi on Sunday.
Items included toiletries, bags of rice, cooking oil, drinks and biscuits as his token to the orphanage.
Ofori has been consistent with his donations and did not disappoint this year.
The midfielder has been training with the Black Stars ahead of the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon.
He is expected to be named in the squad that will tour UAE on Monday.
Ofori was named in the Swedish league Team of the Season.
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AMMAN, Jordan (AP) — Doctors Without Borders is warning of a worsening situation in the Yemeni city of Taiz, where hospitals have been repeatedly attacked and where some 200,000 people are facing shortages of food, water and medicine.
Djoen Besselink, the head of the aid group's Yemen mission, told reporters in Jordan on Monday that attacks on hospitals, ambulances and medical staff had severely limited the group's activities in the city, which has been partially besieged by Houthi rebels since April 2015.
Besselink, who visited Taiz last month, said he's "never seen such destruction" at the four hospitals his group supports. He says "there's not a single room without bullet holes, the windows are gone, there's no more equipment. It's total failure."
He says the four hospitals treated over 10,000 people in 2016.
NEW YORK (AP)  Mario Batali is stepping down from daily operations at his restaurant empire following reports of sexual misconduct by the celebrity chef over a period of at least 20 years.
The online site Eater New York reported Monday that the incidents involve at least four women, three who worked for Batali. In a prepared statement sent to The Associated Press, Batali said the complaints match up with his past behavior.
A spokesperson for Batali & Bastianich Hospitality Group says an employee reported inappropriate behavior by Batali in October. The company told Eater it was the first formal complaint against Batali and that he was reprimanded and required to attend training.
ABC said Monday that it has asked Batali to step away from the show, "The Chew" while the allegations are investigated.
March 20 (Reuters) - Shopify Inc:
* ‍ANNOUNCES ITS EXPANDED INTEGRATION WITH INSTAGRAM​
* ‍”SHOPPING ON INSTAGRAM” FEATURE THAT ALLOWS BUSINESSES TO TAG PRODUCTS IN POSTS IS NOW ENABLED FOR MERCHANTS IN EIGHT ADDITIONAL MARKETS​
* SHOPIFY- ‍SHOPPING ON INSTAGRAM IS NOW AVAILABLE TO MERCHANTS SELLING IN US, CANADA, UNITED KINGDOM, AUSTRALIA, GERMANY, FRANCE, ITALY, SPAIN AND BRAZIL​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Wallabies coach Michael Cheika says the ACT Brumbies don't need three stars to lure a big crowd to Canberra Stadium, adamant they can beat the Japan Sunwolves without David Pocock, Allan Alaalatoa and Scott Sio.
The Brumbies and the Wallabies are locked in a club v country war over player availability after Cheika requested the ACT side rest Pocock, Alaalatoa and Sio from Super Rugby duties this week.
Wallabies coach Michael Cheika. Photo: AP
The Brumbies are refusing to withdraw the players, but the club will speak with Rugby Australia officials on Thursday in an attempt to reach an outcome to suit both parties.
But the Brumbies are determined to have their best players available to boost their hopes of attracting 15,000 fans to a clash against the Japan Sunwolves on Sunday afternoon.
Brumbies bosses have warned the club may "cease to exist" if low crowd figures continue.
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KINGSTON, Ont. -- Police say a man officers found covered in blood and windshield washer fluid told a gas station attendant to call 911 before he began a violent outburst.
It's alleged the man went to the Kingston, Ont., gas station around 3 a.m. on Tuesday, began kicking the door and told the attendant to call 911.
Police say he then allegedly started throwing jugs of washer fluid, smashing them off the store and ground.
Police say the man, covered in blood, sweat and washer fluid, was smashing another container when officers arrived.
They say he immediately put his hands behind his back and co-operated with police.
A 25-year-old Kingston man is charged with mischief.
DENVER (AP) — Lawyers are expected to make closing arguments Monday in a trial over allegations that a former radio host groped Taylor Swift backstage before a 2013 Denver concert.
The former DJ alleges in a competing federal lawsuit that the star’s mother and radio liaison set out to destroy his career.
A federal judge ruled Friday that former DJ David Mueller did not prove Swift personally tried to end his career.
But identical allegations against Andrea Swift and Frank Bell are expected to go to jurors.
Mueller sued the three after Swift’s team reported the 2013 encounter to his bosses. He’s seeking up to $3 million, saying the allegation cost him his job.
Swift countersued for a symbolic $1. The jury will also consider her assault claim.
She called the encounter despicable.
People wanting to get rid of live, unflocked Christmas trees are asked to remove any ornaments, tinsel or decorations from the tree. The city also requires that the tree be cut into three-foot sections, no larger than two feet in diameter.
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - Pyxis Tankers Inc:
* PYXIS TANKERS INC FILES FOR MIXED SHELF OF UP TO $100 MILLION - SEC FILING
* PYXIS TANKERS INC SAYS IN ADDITION, OFFERING OF UP TO 5.23 MILLION SHARES OF CO'S COMMON STOCK BY THE SELLING STOCKHOLDERS Source text - bit.ly/2BGyItU Further company coverage:
It was back to mid-winter today with a NW wind blowing the cold through jackets. Unless there's a change in the weather and a vast improvement in bottom fishing offshore, your best bet may be to take in events indoors.
As noted in yesterday's column, the Raritan Bay Anglers Club is holding their Fishing Flea Market in the Rutgers Student Center, 126 College Ave. in New Brunswick. The fee is $5 (kids under 12 free) for the 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. event.
The Northeast Rod Builders will hold a gathering at Grumpy's Tackle in Seaside Park from 9 to 5. The $20 fee covers food and drink in addition to instruction.
In a surprise move, U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May has announced plans for an early general election on June 8. In an unscheduled speech delivered Tuesday morning, May said an election is needed because other parties in parliament are opposed to the Conservative-led government’s Brexit plans. “We want a deep and special partnership between a strong and successful European Union and a United Kingdom that is free to chart its own way in the world,” May said. “Our opponents believe that because the Government’s majority is so small, our resolve will weaken and that they can force us to change course. They are wrong,” she added. May’s Conservative party currently has a parliamentary majority of 17. Since taking office last summer, the prime minister has consistently ruled out a snap election. As recently as last month, her office said an early vote was off the table and there wasn’t going to be an election until the planned ballot in 2020.
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Manager Dave Martinez said Murphy (knee) is "on schedule" in his rehab but didn't know if he'd be ready for spring training, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports.
Murphy underwent surgery to repair the articular cartilage in his right knee back in October. While the Nationals remain optimistic about his progress, the team still won't say whether he'll be ready to go for the start of the season. Things should clear up as spring approaches. Wilmer Difo would likely fill in at the keystone if Murphy is forced to miss any action, assuming the team looks internally for a potential replacement.
Haley’s for your Home is an exclusive web series that will take you behind the scenes of real-life customer projects, some of our own projects and give you some great DIY ideas. Meet some of our designers as well as some of our local decorators and designers right here in Huntsville. We’ll go inside their projects to see just how it’s done. So, if you’re looking to update your home, remodel or build a new one, we’ll have some great ideas and inspiration to help you do it.
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The Houston Texans acknowledged Friday that they are the subject of a lawsuit filed earlier that day, which claims the team "failed to properly investigate and respond to a sexual harassment complaint filed by a former employee in November 2016."
The Texans posted their response on Twitter, saying the matter was addressed at the time.
Statement from the Houston Texans: pic.twitter.com/XwnAgxZMAy — Texans PR (@TexansPR) February 3, 2018
The Texans also said they will fight the lawsuit.
It's unclear as of now who within the Texans organization is accused of sexual harassment.
The Wyoming Mounted Search and Rescue is hosting a fun ride in southeast Wyoming between Cheyenne and Laramie on July 9, at 10 a.m. The ride will start at Blair-Wallis horse corrals off Happy Jack Road, Pole Mountain. Please RSVP by July 5 to Kathleen Larson at (307) 763-2526 so they have a head count for the free lunch of hot dogs, chips and water.
WEST RUTLAND - A special event will be held Aug. 17 at noon at the Carving Studio and Sculpture Center in West Rutland. The final plaster model of “Stone Legacy” designed by master artist Steve Shaheen will be displayed. The carving is part of a series of stone sculptures planned for downtown Rutland as a way to celebrate regional and Vermont history, create a trail of public art, build civic pride and draw visitors to the downtown. The “Stone Legacy” event will be held at 636 Marble St. in West Rutland.
A majority of students who responded — 72.2 percent — said the issue of sexual misconduct was either “not at all” or “a little” problematic at UVU. But female respondents were at least twice as likely to have encountered written and verbal harassment, sexual gestures, behavior that made them feel fear and unwanted physical contact than their male peers.
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* Conformis, Inc. Announces election of Philip W. Johnston to its board of directors Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Greek Cypriots are gearing up for a presidential runoff, barely seven months after the latest failure to reunify the eastern Mediterranean island nation of Cyprus.
They are skeptical about whether anyone can lead them out of the labyrinth of the decades-old division with Turkish Cypriots.
President Nicos Anastasiades is looking to reprise his triumph over left-leaning Stavros Malas in 2013 when the two men faced each other.
Earlier polls had shown Anastasiades beating Malas convincingly in Sunday’s runoff, but Malas’ strong showing in last weekend’s first round of voting might make it a closer race.
Cyprus was divided into a Greek-speaking south and a Turkish-speaking north in 1974 when Turkey invaded following a coup by supporters of union with Greece.
Bret Meuli, the principal at Canon City High School in Colorado, where more than 100 students at the high school were apparently exchanging nude pictures, calls up an app to show what students are using to hide photos on their cellphones, in Canon City, Colo., in November. Concerned by a practice he’s said is becoming more prevalent in schools, a California lawmaker is carrying a bill that would let schools suspend or expel kids for so-called sexting – sharing explicit pictures and recordings via electronic message. Nick Cote The New York Times
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday held bilateral talks with the President of Namibia, Mr Hage Geingob, at the presidential villa, Abuja.
The Namibian leader, who is visiting Nigeria for the first time since inception of the Buhari administration in May 2015, arrived at the presidential villa at about 3.05 p.m.
President Geingob was received at the forecourt of the villa by Buhari, who stepped out of the ongoing Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting to welcome his visitor.
Others at the forecourt of the presidential villa to welcome the Namibian leader included cabinet ministers and some presidential aides.
The bilateral talks between the two presidents would centre on issues bordering on trade, economy and culture.
Fabolous And Emily Spotted At Coachella
Abuse is a mother***. Just a month after Fabolous was accused of punching out Emily’s teeth, and weeks after the video of him threatening her and her father surfaced, the two were allegedly spotted partying together at Coachella. Now, before you jump to conclusions, know this: them being together doesn’t really mean he DIDN’T abuse her. It doesn’t really mean anything about what allegedly happened between the two, actually.
For everyone who said they would boycott Fabolous’ music cause he beat Emily’s ass….. how y’all feel now that they were at Coachella together?🤔 — Steff (@shadesbysteff) April 23, 2018
Yet people are running with it. Take a look at the wildest and most passionate reactions to this crazy development.
Flatbush Zombies‘ Erick Arc Elliott will be releasing his new project Arcstrumentals 2. He delivers an animated music video for his new record “Fruit Fruit Punch In Bora Bora”. His project Arcstrumentals 2 hits stores on February 16th.
Tue, Feb 14: Mount Royal University President David Docherty says they are working on a memorial for the pilots killed in a plane crash west of Calgary.
LAUDERHILL, FLA. (WSVN) - A fire rescue truck crashed into a dirt bike, Wednesday morning, injuring the rider.
The collision, which involved a Broward Sheriff’s Fire Rescue truck that was responding to a separate call, happened near 4190 N.W. 26th St. in Lauderhill.
Lauderhill Fire Rescue reportedly transported the injured rider to the hospital with serious injuries.
The Broward Sheriff’s Office will conduct the investigation.
Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.
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SoCal Prep Legends Boys Athlete of the Week: Matt Johnson, Palos Verdes
Matt Johnson
School: Palos Verdes
Year: Senior
Position: Pitcher
Notable: Johnson got off to a rocky start Friday in a 7-6 win over Mira Costa, giving up six runs in the first inning. PV coach Derrick Duarte stuck with him, and it paid off, as Johnson retired 13 of the next 14 batters he faced. He ended up tossing a six-hitter with two walks and six strikeouts as PV came from behind for the 7-6 win.
NOTE: The best athletes in Southern California will be honored at an end-of-the-school-year awards show. For more details visit socalpreplegends.com, where you can also vote for the SoCal Athletes of the Week, as well as Play of the Week.
If you’re looking to switch to Google’s MVNO, Project Fi — especially after it started capping service bills at $80 per month — you will no longer be able to get an original Pixel for the discounted price of $549.
However, you will be able to get an original Pixel XL in only the Quite Black color and with 32GB of storage for the same price. The 5.5-inch phone has come down $120 in standard price from $669. The 128GB Pixel XL costs $649.
Rather get something newer and more affordable? The Android One Moto X4 that usually costs $399 will go to $249 instead — a $150 discount.
These deals run from now through February 14 Pacific Time. Limit either one per customer.
1:55 Former Haiti coup leader Guy Philippe boards plane to Miami escorted by U.S. federal agents Pause
1:47 Preparation for inauguration of Haiti's new President Jovenel Moise
1:58 Haitian migrant in Brazil longs for home
2:44 One man’s reforestation effort in Haiti destroyed by Hurricane Matthew
1:56 The man accused of killing a woman and her daughter made the 911 call
0:58 Wade on Riley: 'I have nothing to squash, I'm thankful for what we were able to build here'
0:35 Dwyane Wade gets thunderous applause when taking the court against the Miami Heat
0:40 Oroville dam break would flood almost 200,000 California residents in 7 hours
1:08 Dolphins Wake: I've been an underdog since day one
I spent Easter Monday finishing off my sketch of Willie Wagtails. They are very intense fast little birds, and their tails flit rapidly from side to side. This particular sketchbook doesn’t take to watercolour, so I used my Elegant Writer pen and some gouache.
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A Jacksonville man faces up to 50 years in prison after pleading guilty Wednesday to federal drug distribution and gun charges.
As part of the plea agreement, Darrick "Block" Stafford acknowledged selling assault-style rifles and cocaine to an undercover agent during a series of transactions, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Stafford, 41, pleaded guilty to a count of distribution of 28 or more grams of cocaine and a count of possession of a firearm by a felon, prosecutors stated.
At the time of Stafford's arrest, police recovered a .45 caliber pistol that had been hidden underneath the hood of the car he was driving. As a felon, he's not allowed to possess firearms.
Stafford faces anywhere from five years up to 50 years in federal prison. A sentencing date has not yet been scheduled.
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A reward of up to $1,000 is being offered for information on three men who used a credit card stolen from a Petco store in Naperville to purchase gas at two locations.
The incident occurred May 3 when two of the suspects went into the employee break room in the 348 S. Route 59 store and took the victim’s credit card, a Visa gift card and cash, according to a Naperville Crime Stoppers news release.
A third person used the stolen credit card at Speedway gas stations at Ogden and Aurora avenues in Naperville and in Burr Ridge, the release said. All three suspects were seen driving in a red four-door vehicle, the release said.
Anyone with information on the case is asked to call Naperville Crime Stoppers at 630-420-6006. Callers can remain anonymous and still claim the reward, which is contingent on an arrest and conviction.
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There are on the Right Wing News story from Saturday, titled It's Happening! Public Schools Indoctrinating Kids to Islam.... In it, Right Wing News reports that:
In yet another public school in New Jersey, Islam is being taught to young, impressionable students as part of the curriculum. The school has been teaching students about Islam since the beginning of the year.
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It won't be too long before GMC reveals its counterpart to the brand new 2019 Chevrolet Silverado. Automotive News reporting that GMC will be holding an event on March 1st in Detroit to reveal the 2019 Sierra.
Expectations are that the Sierra will be differentiated from its Silverado sibling. Previous spy shots seem to indicate this with a different front end treatment on the Sierra. There is talk that the Sierra will also get some changes for the interior.
The 2019 Sierra specs will likely match up to the Silverado with a longer wheelbase, weighing up to 450 pounds less than the outgoing model, spacious cargo bed, and an available power tailgate. Six powertrain combinations, including a 3.0L Duramax turbodiesel inline-six, and 5.3 and 6.2L V8 engines.
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The man was slumped over, his arm still tied off and a drug spoon in the floor of his pickup.
In the months since President Trump sent Nikki Haley to the United Nations, she has taken on that scandal-plagued jamboree of anti-Americanism, anti-Semitism and tyrant devotion and proven a fearless champion of US interests and Western values. As Trump's velvet hammer, she has shown intrepid leadership, placing her in the diplomatic firmament along with such ambassadorial powerhouses as Jeane Kirkpatrick, Daniel Patrick Moynihan and John Bolton. [...]
Posted in New York, Haley has been insulated from the daily drama that has engulfed many of her DC-based colleagues, allowing her important freedom of movement.
Many special interests have a particular day when they come to the Capitol to lobby. Thursday was "Food Truck Lobby Day," when lobbying consists mainly of selling lunch to hundreds of people who work on or near the campus.
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The actor (left), pictured with his son Redmond (right), has had a stressful few years.
In 2001, he battled leukemia, and in 2009, he lost long-time partner, Farrah Fawcett, to cancer.
The actor has also reportedly struggled with drugs, and in 2008, he was busted for drug possession.
All that stuff sure does take a toll.
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The headband discreetly pushes back Jenner’s hair to show off her features and she has paired the hairstyle with a popping statement lip. This is a simple look to achieve and is very versatile. Depending on your face shape or preference, you can either shift your hair in a middle or side parting, or even bring your bangs tousled to the front. You can also push the headband back over or under your ears.
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STREETERVILLE — The Museum of Contemporary Art will raise its general admission fees while extending free admission to anyone 18 and under.
The Chicago Park District board of commissioners moved Wednesday to raise general admission to $15 from $12 at the Streeterville art museum, 220 E. Chicago Ave. Seniors and students will also be asked to pay an $8 for admission, up from $7 now.
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Admission would still be free for Illinois residents on Tuesdays, and the increased fee — as always at this art museum — is a suggested donation. The increased fees will go into effect June 1.
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A Texas boy who loved the sight of a Vermont State Police K-9 now has his own dog.
Last spring, Tristan Stiller found a viral video of Maximus. The German shepherd is shown jumping back and forth having fun with a hose.
Watching the clip helped the little boy with epilepsy get through his treatment. When folks heard Tristan's story they started donating money to get him his own service dog.
Now, we learned that's exactly what happened. Tristan has a new dog named Mushu and we're told all parties will meet up in El Paso for the first time this weekend.
The effort was spearheaded by former Vermont State Police Trooper Nick Arlington, who is now living and working in Florida.
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Cape Town - An infant has been killed in a fire in an informal settlement in Strand, a city fire and rescue spokesperson said.
City fire and rescue services responded to the emergency in Pholile Street, Lwandle Strand at approximately 18:00 on Monday, spokesperson Tracey Whittaker said.
Three large wood and iron structures had also been damaged by the fire.
Five firefighting vehicles were on scene, Whittaker said.
"The cause of the fire is undetermined at this time," she said.
Over the weekend, one person was killed, 100 homes destroyed and 300 people displaced by a fire in Mandela Park, Hout Bay, on Sunday, the City of Cape Town said.
In other fires in Cape Town on Saturday, one person died, 100 homes were destroyed and 200 people were left homeless.
These fires were in Mfuleni, Crossroads, Wallacedene, Lavender Hill, Gugulethu and New Rest Informal Settlement.
The Dolphins are picking up the fifth-year option on Parker's rookie contract, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.
While he hasn't quite lived up to his status as the 14th overall pick from the 2015 draft, Parker has done enough to convince Miami that he's worth keeping under contract through 2019, given that his salary will only be guaranteed if an injury prevents him from passing a physical next offseason. He has a shot to replace Jarvis Landry as the top receiving threat in Adam Gase's offense, though free-agent additions Albert Wilson and Danny Amendola leave the Dolphins at least four-deep at wide receiver, with Kenny Stills also a clear part of the plan. Gase said in March that he still has full confidence in Parker, noting that the 25-year-old wideout was severely impacted by an ankle injury last season. The return of Ryan Tannehill (knee) should help matters, after Parker averaged only 11.8 yards on 57 receptions last season while playing with Jay Cutler, Matt Moore and David Fales.
Referee John Hussey checks on Houston Texans quarterback Tom Savage following a hard hit during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017 at NRG Stadium in Houston. The 49ers defeated the Texans 26-16. The Galveston County Daily News, Kevin M. Cox AP Photo
Use this Rubik’s Cube-style device to create ultra-secure computer passwords
Even with all the high-profile hacks in the news, lots of people fail to keep themselves protected by not using secure passwords. Fortunately, a new Kickstarter campaign is here to help.
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It was 129 years ago today, the first-ever series of fixtures was played in the English Football League.
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ALBERTVILLE, France (AP) - Nicolas Mahut and Pierre-Hugues Herbert beat Robin Haase and Jean-Julien Rojer 7-6 (6), 6-3, 6-7 (3), 7-6 (2) to give defending champion France a 2-1 lead against the Netherlands in the first round of the Davis Cup World Group on Saturday.
France clinched victory on its first match point in a tough encounter where the Dutch pair had chances to take early control.
In the 10th game of the match, Herbert saved three set points on his serve. After the Dutch then saved a set point in the tiebreaker, France clinched the first set when Herbert's stabbed backhand volley at the net was too good for Haase.
There are two reverse singles to decide the contest on Sunday - Adrian Mannarino vs. Haase, and Richard Gasquet vs. Thiemo De Bakker.
In Friday's singles, Gasquet leveled the score by defeating Haase after Mannarino was upset by Thiemo de Bakker, ranked 369th.
Yannick Noah is stepping down as France's Davis Cup captain after this year's title defense.
LONDON, March 19 (Reuters) - The cost of insuring exposure to Turkish sovereign debt hit a fresh one-month high on Monday as concerns about the economy persisted given the widening current account deficit and the prospects for U.S. interest rate rises.
Turkish five-year credit default swaps rose 1 basis point from Friday’s close to 178 basis points, according to data from IHS Markit, the highest since February 14.
Sprint Corp. said it planned to launch a commercial fifth-generation, or 5G, network in early 2019, putting it roughly in line with its rivals’ rollout plans as it charts a new course following the collapse of merger talks late last year with T-Mobile US Inc.
It isn’t entirely clear how necessary 5G will be for smartphone users: most 4G connections are already fast enough to stream HD video and play online games. None of today’s smartphones would work on the technology.
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Chelsea FC are weighing up a summer move to sign Kasper Schmeichel from Leicester City, according to Sky Sports.
The Blues are latest club keen on a move to sign the 31-year-old goalkeeper this summer.
The Denmark international has been making a name for himself at the World Cup despite his side’s eliminated in the Round of 16.
The west London outfit are being linked with a number of stoppers this summer as the uncertainty about Thibaut Courtois’ future at Stamford Bridge continues.
The 26-year-old Belgian’s contract is set to expire at the end of next season and the Premier League giants don't risk losing him on a free transfer next summer.
Chelsea will be keen to strengthen their squad in the summer transfer window as they look to assemble a squad at least capable of breaking back into the top four next season.
Schmeichel joined the Foxes prior to the 2011-12 season and has racked up at least 30 appearances in each of the club's campaigns since then.
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Decanter showcases 23 Decanter Asia Wine Award winning wines and hosts a Grenache masterclass at Vinexpo Hong Kong 2018
This year’s Vinexpo Hong Kong welcomed over 17,200 visitors. Across the course of the three-day event 1,300 exhibitors attended with 50 talks and tastings.
Decanter was also present, hosting a stand that exhibited 23 Decanter Asia Wine Award-winning wines as well a Grenache masterclass.
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Visitor’s to this year’s Vinexpo Hong Kong also had the opportunity to attend Decanter’s World’s Best Grenache Buys masterclass. Decanter’s Asia Wine Awards judge Sarah Wong guided attendees through a selection of top Grenache buys rated by Decanter’s expert panel.
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CONWAY, SC (WBTW) – Conway police are asking for help from the public identifying a suspect in connection with an ATM fraud case.
Lt. Selena Small with the Conway Police Department says officers opened an investigation into an incident that happened at the BB&T Bank ATM on Highway 501 in Conway on Dec. 21 but photographs of the suspect were not released until Monday, Jan. 2.
Small says the suspect used a fraudulent card at the ATM to make a withdrawal on Dec. 19.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Conway Police Department at (843)- 248- 1790.
CHICAGO — Next time you head to the United Center for a Bulls game, you might be better off leaving your bags at home.
The NBA has issued a new policy that applies to all teams. It prohibits all backpacks and hard-sided bags, along with any other bags (including briefcases, luggage, purses and diaper bags) that are larger than 14”x14”x6” in size. Single-compartment drawstring bags and fashion backpack purses will be permitted.
Approved bags are subject to in inspection, and there is no storage available for prohibited items during the game.
Vince Alfred “Al” Wooldridge, 88, of Harrodsburg, husband of Elaine Holyak Wooldridge, died Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017, at the Willows in Harrodsburg.
Born Jan. 27, 1929, in Anawalt, W.Va., he was the son of the late Coy Thomas and Betty Blevins Wooldridge.
He was the former owner-operator of Speed Queen Laundromat and was a member of the St. Andrew Catholic Church.
SEATTLE — A man who was brought to the U.S. illegally as a child but was protected from deportation by the Obama administration has been taken into custody in the Seattle area in what could be the first case of its kind in the country.
Northwest Immigrants Rights Project Legal Director Matt Adams told The Associated Press Tuesday that 23-year-old Daniel Ramirez Medina was arrested Friday by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. Adams says he believes the young man was apprehended by mistake.
Adams says agents were at the Seattle home to arrest the man's father and that they took both men into custody. Ramirez Medina has a work permit under Obama's Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. He's being held in Tacoma.
Code13 wrote: Leeds might not improve, but the giants squad is far better this season than the start of last
More importantly the litany of problems that hit the club last season have been dealt with and not repeated so far at leastr
If anything Leeds and the Giants should remind fans of all clubs that the wheels can fall off for any club at any time
If you think this Hudds team is a big improvement on last year I fear you're about to be disappointed.They may do ok but far better, not a chance - to me on paper at least you've gone backwards.
Trump's decision to fire McCabe 48 hours before his 50th birthday could cost him an estimated $60,000 over the next 5 years — here's how it works
Love's Trillium CNG, part of the Love's Family of Companies, has finalized an agreement to bring two compressed facilities to south Florida. In addition, Love's Travel Stop in Chanute, KS, opened for business on Feb. 9. According to the Alternative Fuels Data Center, the stations will be the only CNG locations in Miami-Dade County, FL.
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UN urges Jordan to open borders to fleeing Syrians
GENEVA: The United Nations human rights office and refugee agency UNHCR urged Jordan on Tuesday to open its border to Syrians trying to escape an escalating conflict in the southwest region of Deraa. An estimated 270,000 people have fled air and ground attacks over the past two weeks, the United Nations said on Monday”We call on the Jordanian government to keep its border open and for other countries in the region to step up and receive the fleeing civilians,” UN human rights spokeswoman Liz Throssell told a news briefing. UNHCR spokesman Andre Mahecic said an estimated 40,000 Syrians were massed near the border with Jordan, which already hosts 650,000 registered Syrian refugees.—
If someone offered to plant a tree in your yard at no cost, would you take it? Most of us would say yes. After all, trees enhance property.
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Good-natured crime comedy rather in the style of Agatha Raisin. That is: idyllic country village, impossibly quaint cottages, odd couple private investigators, and a startlingly high rate of homicide.
Adding to the fun is the location – Stratford-upon-Avon – creating lavish opportunities for Tudor costumes and quoting of the classics, not to mention a receptionist who's a RADA-trained unemployed actor.
This first episode is something of an origin story as Luella Shakespeare hires PI Frank Hathaway to discover if her fiance is cheating on her. Of course he is – but not at all in the manner everyone expected. And by the closing credits – as the title suggests – Ms Shakespeare and Mr Hathaway have become crime-fighting partners.
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Columbus Day is on Monday, October 9, and if you can't make it downtown to watch the annual parade, you can catch it right here on ABC 7. Honorary Parade Chairman Sergio Giangrande stopped by to tell us what's new with the parade this year.ABC 7 Chicago will feature the live broadcast of the Columbus Day Parade from 1:00 - 2:30 p.m on channel 7.2. The parade will also air Monday, October 9, and Sunday, October 15, at 2:00 pm on ABC 7.ABC 7's Alan Krashesky and Janet Davies will host the parade along ABC 7's Terrell Brown and Anthony Rago.Riding atop the ABC 7 Columbus Day Parade float will be Kathy Brock, Judy Hsu, Jason Knowles and Diane Pathieu.
HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – The Gary Rome Auto Group has launched their “Drive Pink” campaign.
The dealership teamed up with the Rays of Hope campaign to raise funds to improve breast health for people in western Massachusetts.
This campaign hopes to raise $25,000 for Baystate’s Rays of Hope.
“The money goes to our research; it goes to programs it supports,” Rays of Hope Denise Jordan explained. “And the good thing is that people that live in the pioneer valley, the money that is raised here goes to people that live here.”
Gary Rome will donate $5 for every “Drive Pink” license plate frame installed on a vehicle.
Kevin started to play Christmas music and Heather did not like it. Kevin then said he smells certain Christmas flavors while Pete said he wants to smell Halloween first. Turns out that Santa’s grave was found and Ernie is here to set the record straight.
Ernie had his serious face on and said everyone can remain calm because Christmas is not canceled and he is NOT dead. He claimed Santa was working hard on fidget spinners and he hopes they are popular because they made a lot.
Ernie said he doesn’t want to see dead Santa decorations or costumes for Halloween. It wouldn’t be a visit from Ernie if he didn’t hit on Heather so that happened bringing her so-called “sex diary” but did finally leave shortly after. Heather had to re-explain the diary.
Karlson & McKenzie can be heard weekday mornings from 5:30am until 10am on Boston’s Classic Rock, 100.7 WZLX. Follow the show on Twitter (@KarlsonMcKenzie) and like them on Facebook. Stream K&M anywhere you go with the free Radio.com app for iOS and Android devices.
LIMA, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Peru will likely post a $5.9 billion trade surplus in all of 2017 instead of $5.1 billion as previously expected thanks to higher copper and gold prices, the central bank said in a presentation on Monday.
In the first 10 months of this year, Peru registered a $4.6 billion trade surplus, according to the latest trade data available in the central bank. (Reporting By Teresa Cespedes Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
OAKLAND aS' The coach Phil Jackson originally wanted to hire in New York has now guided the Golden State Warriors to a second NBA title by playing a style Jackson has been reluctant to embrace. They are champions again and better than ever.
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Roger Federer squandered a match point as he was shocked by German veteran Tommy Haas in the second round of the Mercedes Cup in Stuttgart.
The 39-year-old Haas, who is playing his final season on the tour after a series of injury problems, battled to a 2-6 7-6 (8/6) 6-4 win in just under two hours.
Federer was playing his first tournament since he won the Miami Open in April after choosing to skip the clay court season to prepare for his favoured grass.
Roger Federer and Tommy Haas
The Swiss star cruised through the first set in just 23 minutes and broke early in the second, but Haas deployed all of his considerable experience to fight back.
Federer hit a backhand long on a Haas second serve when he held match point in the tie-break, and the German punished him by converting his fourth set point.
Haas stepped up in the final set, saving three early break points before breaking for 3-1 and maintaining his advantage to clinch a memorable victory.
NEW YORK (AP) — Two of Harvey Weinstein's accusers have watched from the audience as journalists whose work led to his arrest received their Pulitzer Prize awards.
The New York Times and The New Yorker magazine received the gold medal for public service Wednesday for reporting on decades of sexual abuse allegations against the Hollywood mogul.
The stories by Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey of The Times and Ronan Farrow for The New Yorker sparked the #MeToo movement.
Joining the luncheon at Columbia University in support of the journalistic work were Rosanna Arquette and Annabella Sciorra. The actresses are among those who have accused Weinstein of sexual misconduct, allegations he denies.
Farrow was also joined by his mother, actress Mia Farrow.
Rapper-songwriter Kendrick Lamar was there to pick up his Pulitzer Prize for music.
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Old Navy is opening a second retail location on the Coast. The store will open at the Promenade in D'Iberville in mid-May. Courtesy Old Navy
May 3 British pubs group JD Wetherspoon warned of "significantly higher" costs in the second half of the year and said it remained cautious, while reporting quarterly comparable sales growth of 4 percent.
The owner and operator of more than 900 pubs in Britain and Ireland said third-quarter like-for-like sales for the 13 weeks to April 23 increased by 4 percent, higher than the 3.8 percent advance seen last year.
The company, however, said it expects slightly improved trading outcome for the year compared with previous expectations.
(Reporting by Rahul B and Abinaya Vijayaraghavan in Bengaluru; editing by Jason Neely)
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"Well, I think overall, it's been positive the response we've gotten. Obviously, there's going to be a few hiccups as we're rolling new things out, but that's to be expected," said District Spokeswoman Denise Dick.
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Convenience stores have found a way to offer cold beer to Indiana residents: by selling reusable bags that will chill beer and other beverages in 15 minutes.
The announcement on Thursday, ahead of the Memorial Day weekend, was the latest attempt by the Indiana Petroleum Marketers and Convenience Stores Association to combat liquor stores' exclusive right to sell cold carry-out beer in Indiana.
Customers who make a one-time purchase of the bag get free ice from the store's fountain machine on subsequent purchases.
Executive director of the association Scot Imus said there remains no public policy reason to allow liquor stores to sell cold beer but not grocery and convenience stores.
Lawmakers have allowed Sunday alcohol sales this year, but still sided with liquor stores on the cold beer matter.
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Partygoers can now use an app instead of an I.D card to prove they are over 18.
April 28 Jiangsu Zhangjiagang Rural Commercial Bank Co Ltd:
* Sees net profit for H1 2017 to increase by 5 percent to 14 percent, or to be 350 million yuan to 380 million yuan, compared to net profit of the same period in 2016 (333.2 million yuan)
* Comments that increased sales is the main reason for the forecast
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The Portuguese boss is eager to get his transfer business done early ahead of pre-season.
United have already agreed a deal for Benfica’s Victor Lindelof but it seems more signings are on their way.
And Mourinho has been meticulously planning the players he wants to sign after identifying the areas his side needs to strengthen back in March.
Mourinho handed executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward his transfer targets while the season was still in full swing.
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A German city has once again became the focus of a raging debate over migration. Police in Cologne are claiming victory in preventing the kinds of crimes that marred New Year's celebrations last year, when hundreds of women claimed they were robbed and sexually assaulted in the city center by North African men.
This year police detained 650 people, mostly North African men, for preemptive identity checks, and they're being criticized for racially profiling the men. The disturbances last year helped fuel the rise of the anti-immigration Alternative for Germany party, which is expected to win seats in the German parliament for the first time in national elections this fall.
Beatrix von Storch, a member of the party, joins Here & Now's Peter O'Dowd to discuss.
President Buhari didn’t see Aisha in UK, has not spoken to Osinbajo in weeks – Report
President Muhammadu Buhari was not allowed to see the First Lady, Aisha, during her recent visit to the UK, SaharaReporters has reported. The online news medium claimed that presidency sources on Tuesday, told them that the Ppresident has been kept away from several of his aides and even those bodyguards who supposedly travelled with him. […]
President Buhari didn’t see Aisha in UK, has not spoken to Osinbajo in weeks – Report
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The Minnesota Vikings have finalized their trade with the Denver Broncos to acquire quarterback Trevor Siemian, to be their backup to free agent prize Kirk Cousins.
The Vikings announced the deal, which was agreed to last week, on Monday. According to the NFL transaction wire, the Vikings sent a 2019 fifth-round draft pick to the Broncos for Siemian and a seventh-round choice this year.
Siemian was a seventh-round selection by the Broncos. He started 24 games over the past two seasons, going 13-11 for the Broncos. For his career, Siemian has 30 touchdowns and 24 interceptions with a 59.3 percent completion rate.
The Vikings signed Cousins to a three-year, $84 million fully guaranteed contract last week.
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Florida Blue, the state's largest health insurer, announced this week that it plans to stay in the individual market and sell coverage in all 67 counties next year - despite the uncertainty over the future of the Affordable Care Act. The future of the Affordable Care Act may be uncertain, but Florida's largest health insurer, Florida Blue, announced this week that the company intends to stay in the individual market and sell coverage in all 67 counties next year.
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The PKM Steel Service Game of the Week will see the Minneapolis Lions host the Ellsworth Bearcats.
Minneapolis looks to even up their record and break a two week losing streak. After starting their season with a loss to Sacred Heart they won their next two games on the road; 56-6 against Republic County and a 35-0 blowout at Lyons.
Minneapolis has yet to win a home game this season, falling 27-18 against Russell in week three. They dropped to 2-3 overall last Friday with a loss to Southeast of Saline.
Ellsworth brings a 4-1 record into Friday’s contest. They opened 2017 with three straight wins, taking down Russell, Beloit and Republic County. Their only loss came at the hands of LaCrosse, 31-26 in week four. Last week, Ellsworth rolled over Sacred Heart 38-27.
Tonight’s game has been bumped up to 6 p.m. due to the weather.
Sea Isle City Mayor Len Desiderio delivered his budget address on Tuesday, announcing that the municipal tax rate will climb by less than one penny. This year’s budget includes paid emergency medical technicians. Up to ten full time employees will be added in Sea Isle City to improve emergency medical services. A volunteer squad will still be in place in Sea Isle City.
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A man is facing charges after Halifax District RCMP responded to a report of a stabbing in Cole Harbour, N.S. around 2:30 a.m. Sunday.
Police say the incident began as a brawl involving several people outside of Big Leagues Dining Room & Lounge on Cole Harbour Road.
The brawl was broken up before a second altercation occured in the parking lot of the Atlantic Superstore nearby. Police say a 22-year-old man was stabbed during the altercation, and was taken to hospital where he was treated for non-life threatening injuries and later released.
Police arrested a 29-year-old man from Dartmouth. He is facing charges of assault with a weapon and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose. The suspect is scheduled to appear in Dartmouth provincial court Monday morning.
BEIJING, April 10 China and Myanmar have reached an agreement on an oil pipeline between the neighbouring countries and the project will open "very quickly", China's vice foreign minister Liu Zhenmin said on Monday.
An oil refinery to receive crude via the pipeline had already been completed near the Southwestern city of Kunming, Liu said. (Reporting by Christian Shepherd. Writing by Dominique Patton)
The beloved star of stage and screen, Tony Danza will bring his cabaret act to the Wilson Center on Friday, October 6, 2017, at 7:30 p.m. His show, Standards & Stories combines timeless music with wit, charm, storytelling and a dash of the soft shoe and ukulele performances. Danza will perform a selection of his favorite standards from the Great American Songbook, as well as selections from the hit Broadway musical Honeymoon in Vegas , in which he also starred, while sharing stories about his life and personal connection to the music.
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A man is behind bars and another is in critical condition at an area hospital following a stabbing in Van Buren early Tuesday . According to Detective Jonathan Wear with Van Buren Police, the incident happened just after midnight in the Flat Rock neighborhood after two men got into a fight.
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Last year, Google announced that it was working on bringing AR to its Expeditions platform and since then, it has been testing AR expeditions with around one million students. Today, the company has made those AR tours available to everyone, adding around 100 of them to the Expeditions app. Now anyone can check out the planets of our solar system, Leonardo Da Vinci's inventions, the skeletal system, art and a number of other AR tours with their phone. "AR takes the abstract and makes it concrete to the students," California teacher Darin Nakakihara said in a statement. "We wouldn't be able to see a heart right on the desk, what it looks like when beating and the blood circulating."
STEWIACKE, N.S. — Police say an 89-year-old pedestrian is dead after being struck by a pickup truck at a crosswalk in Nova Scotia.
RCMP say the man was walking on a marked crosswalk in Stewiacke on Friday evening when he was hit by a pick-up truck.
They say the man was sent to a hospital in Truro with serious injuries.
Police say he was later transported to the QEII Health Sciences Centre in Halifax, where he died on Saturday morning.
Colchester District RCMP say the roads were covered in snow at the time of the crash.
The investigation is ongoing.
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai faces a tough challenge in coming days: rolling back net-neutrality rules that he regards as an overreach, without reaching too far himself.
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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) - SpaceX is about to launch a few tons of research to the International Space Station - plus ice cream.
An unmanned Falcon 9 rocket is scheduled to blast off at 12:31 p.m. Monday from Florida's Kennedy Space Center.
Experiments make up most of the 6,400 pounds of cargo. That includes 20 mice. The Dragon capsule is also doubling as an ice cream truck this time. There was extra freezer space, so NASA packed little cups of vanilla, chocolate and birthday cake ice cream for the station's crew of six, as well as ice cream candy bars. Those treats should be especially welcomed by U.S. astronaut Peggy Whitson, in orbit since November.
As usual on these cargo flights, SpaceX will try to land its leftover booster back at Cape Canaveral.
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Naturally, the best way to test a product is to experience it first hand. Brands are finding the magic in hosting media outlets to experience their product in unique ways. Lucky for us, we get to take part.
Earlier this week, we worked with the incredible team at Nike Communications to throw an event for Ravenswood wine. They rounded up a stellar list of editors who spent the night sipping on wines paired with delicious food.
A 27-year-old male tourist from Norway was transferred to Larnaca general hospital on Saturday morning after being hit and robbed by three men outside a nightclub.
Police said officers, following a call, found the 27-year-old with injuries to various parts of his body on Larnaca’s Makarios Avenue at around 6.15am.
The man reported that he met three men at a nightclub who after taking him outside the premises attacked and hit him and stole the cash he had on him, his credit cards and his mobile phone.
He said he gave them his credit cards’ pin numbers after the three men hit him requesting them. Police said €600 was withdrawn from the man’s bank accounts through three ATM transactions.
The 27-year-old was taken to hospital where he received first aid and was discharged.
Later in the day a 19-year-old man was arrested in connection with the case.
“Make sure that you drink responsibly, look after your mates, and definitely don’t spill your drink.” So went the message from Constable Sinead of New Zealand’s Canterbury Police ahead of St Patrick’s Day celebrations on March 17.Canterbury Police called upon an Irish member of the force to drill home the message about drinking responsibly on St Patrick’s Day.A clip shared to the police force’s Facebook page on March 15 shows Constable Sinead standing in front of a bar advising Christchurch residents to be safe, telling viewers: “Ah look, it’ll be grand.”The clip had earned over 10,000 views at the time of writing. Credit: Canterbury Police via Storyful
Jane Seymour in the new Netflix film Sandy Wexler
The 66-year-old flaunted her age-defying figure as she got into character to play a sex mad neighbour in Adam Sandler’s Netflix comedy Sandy Wexler.
Wearing skimpy pink underwear and a sheer purple night dress, Jane looked sensational as she showed off her slender body.
Displaying ample cleavage, her co-star was unable to take his eyes off of her as she stroked his face.
The British actress - who played Solitaire in Live and Let Die alongside Roger Moore as James Bond - also donned a blonde wig for her latest role.
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According to F4WOnline.com, WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair has undergone surgery, and the situation is being described as “extremely serious.”
The report added Flair was scheduled to undergo surgery sometime this week, but it’s unknown if today’s surgery was the originally planned surgery or a second surgery.
As noted, Flair was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit of an Atlanta, GA hospital over the weekend for issues that could be related to his heart, however that remains unconfirmed.
Earlier today, Flair was put into a medically induced coma as he prepared for surgery, and we will continue to update this developing story as more information becomes available.
PARK TOWNSHIP, MI -- The Michigan State Police Marshall Post White Pigeon Detachment is investigating a car theft and looking for a person of interest.
The theft occurred Thursday, Oct. 5 between 8 a.m. and noon at a business in the 18000 block of Moorepark Road in St. Joseph County's Park Township, according to a news release.
Police said the stolen vehicle is a two-door, silver 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The driver's side door has a large, black scuff mark down its side.
There are temporary Indiana registration papers on the vehicle.
In relation to the theft complaint, police are looking for 18-year-old Troy Lee Brockhaus as a person of interest.
Anyone who might have had contact with Troy Brockhaus or knows his whereabouts is asked to contact the Michigan State Police Marshall Post at 269-558-0500.
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NEW YORK -- Watching NFL football games on your phone used to be mainly limited to Verizon customers. Soon anyone will be able to watch football games on the go for free on Yahoo's app, now that Verizon owns Yahoo.
But people who want to watch football through online-TV services like Sling or YouTube TV will have more problems. An NFL game on ESPN will still be blocked on the app on a phone -- and starting next season, on tablets as well, for some games, said Brian Angiolet, Verizon's global chief media and content officer.
HARTFORD — Capitol Region Education Council will help provide free meals to children 18 and under this summer.
Breakfast and lunch will be offered at CREC locations in Hartford, East Hartford and West Hartford.
Breakfast will be served from 8:40 a.m. to 9 a.m. and lunch will be served 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. at Greater Hartford Academy of Arts High School at 160 Huyshope Ave.
Meals will be served daily through Aug. 4 except for July 4.
Those interested in receiving more information should contact CREC at 111 Charter Oak Ave. Hartford or call 860-509-3774.
TOKYO (Reuters) - Takeda Pharmaceutical Co shares fell more than 5 percent in early trade on Wednesday following news it had sweetened its acquisition offer for London-listed drugmaker Shire Plc to 46 billion pounds ($64 billion).
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Shire said in a statement it was willing to recommend to its shareholders a deal with the Japanese pharmaceutical company. It said it had agreed to extend a Wednesday regulatory deadline for the deal talks until May 8 in order to allow Takeda to carry out more due diligence and firm up its bid.
This is the first total eclipse that residents of Missouri have seen since August 7, 1869, which is 148 years ago.
The 1869 total eclipse only crossed the northeast corner of the state. This year’s eclipse will pass over 42 Missouri state parks and historic sites.
The next time there will be a total eclipse in the United States will be April 8, 2024 which will cross from Texas to Maine.
The earliest correctly predicted total solar eclipse in history was documented in Babylon on May 3, 1375 BCE. However, historians have found information in an ancient Chinese document that refers to an even earlier occurring eclipse on October 22, 2134 BCE. Although the story goes that two royal astrologers failed to predict the event, it is the oldest solar eclipse recorded in human history.
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Charge: Driving While Intoxicated
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Three Kings Cavalcade 5th January 2018 - Distribution of Sweets
As the festive season comes into full swing, arrangements are well underway for the organisation of the Three King’s Cavalcade, organised by the Cavalcade Committee.
The Gibraltar Cultural Services have said they have been working closely with the committee to ensure that once again sweets are distributed at the event.
Sweets will be handed out to spectators instead of being thrown from the floats. The Gibraltar Cultural Services staff will be responsible to hand these out to children and persons lining the route of the Cavalcade. GCS staff will be departing Casemates Square at 7.15pm.
The Three King’s Cavalcade will take place along Main Street on Friday 5th January 2018 at 7.30pm.
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At least six people have been killed and two others are fighting for life after a pedestrian bridge collapsed outside Florida International University.
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Police say the estranged wife of Lesotho's prime minister-elect has been shot dead, raising concerns about further political instability in this tiny southern African nation.
Police Senior Superintendent Clifford Molefe says Lipolelo Alice Thabane, the wife of Thomas Thabane, was killed Wednesday night by unknown assailants outside her home in the capital. There have been no arrests.
The prime minister is set to be inaugurated Friday after his party won elections earlier this month.
Thabane is a former prime minister who fled Lesotho in 2014 out of concern that soldiers planned to assassinate him. The country has seen a number of high-profile assassinations.
Neither Thabane nor officials with his All Basotho Convention party could immediately be reached.
Lesotho's government secretary, Lebohang Ramohlanka, says the inauguration is should go as planned.
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BROOKVILLE, Pa. (KDKA) — Authorities in Clarion County are warning residents in the Brookville area to be vigilant when they go outside after a coyote attacked a woman over the weekend.
According to Explore Clairon, police are worried the animal may be rabid.
The incident happened late Saturday night at Laurelbrooke Landing. The victim is a nurse. Police tell Explore Clarion that she was outside on a break when the attack happened.
Authorities said she needed at least 18 stitches, and may need to have rabies shots.
Brookville Police Chief Vince Markle tells Explore Clarion of the victim’s injuries: “She got ripped up pretty good.”
Authorities are now looking for the coyote.
They are asking anyone who thinks they’ve seen the animal to immediately call police at 814-849-5323 and the Pennsylvania Game Commission at 814-432-3187 or 814-432-3188.
"Star Wars." Lucasfilm While blockbusters like "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" and "Avatar" have set box-office records in the past decade, they're still no match for the hit films of previous decades when you adjust for inflation.
For this list, we looked at domestic box-office grosses adjusted for inflation to see what old movies would have made in today's dollars, as calculated by Box Office Mojo. That means there's no "Avatar" on this list.
In recent years, foreign markets have become a more prominent factor in the box-office success of a film, so the list of highest-grossing worldwide films does include newer movies like "Avatar" and "Star Wars: The Force Awakens."
The original 1977 "Star Wars" comes in high on this list, and you might be surprised by some of the other titles.
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Sand Sailor Studios and Square Enix Collective announced the puzzle platformer Black the Fall is coming to Nintendo Switch. It will launch in North America on December 14 and in "early January" in Europe.
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Naples, December 11 - A judge has been put under house arrest for allegedly giving friends favourable rulings, sources said on Monday. Judge Mario Pagano, who was working for the Reggio Calabria court after previously serving in Salerno, allegedly "acted for some time to favour entrepreneurs with whom he was linked by a consolidated relationship of friendship", according to Naples prosecutors. The prosecutors said this led to "favourable outcomes" for those friends and "various benefits" for the judge in exchange. photo: Reggio Calabria courthouse.
JAKARTA, Indonesia — Indonesian authorities are urging people not to climb the active Mount Agung volcano on Bali after a video of a foreigner standing at the edge of its smoking crater circulated online.
Disaster Mitigation Agency spokesman Sutopo Purwo Nugroho said Friday that the volcano is “very dangerous” and could explode anytime. It’s been at its highest alert level since Sept. 22, sparking an exodus of more than 140,000 people from the area.
The video posted on Facebook shows a middle-aged man speaking French while plumes of steam rise from the crater he is perched above.
Nugroho said an exclusion zone that extends to 12 kilometres (7 miles) from the crater in places should not be entered.
An eruption would release lava and superheated ash and gas clouds that would speed down the mountain’s slopes, he said.
Last week, four Hindu priests angered authorities by posting a video of the crater after climbing the peak to pray.
Mount Agung last erupted in 1963, killing more than 1,100 people.
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas — Gary Blackston scored 18 of his 29 points in the first half as Prairie View A&M dominated early to beat Texas Southern 96-82 on Saturday night.
Blackston and Zachary Hamilton each drained three 3-pointers early in the first half as part of a 33-15 start for the Panthers (9-15, 6-4 Southwestern Athletic Conference) that also included a 3 by Troy Thompson and two dunks by JD Wallace. They stretched it to 53-34 at intermission.
Prairie View led by double figures throughout the second half and a Blackston layup gave the Panthers their biggest lead, 90-67, with 3:20 to play. Texas Southern got as close as 94-80 in the final minute.
Hamilton finished with 26 points on 9 of 15 shooting for the Panthers. Wallace added 17 points and led with 13 rebounds and Thompson had 10 points, five rebounds and five assists.
Donte Clark scored 27 points to lead the Tigers (6-17, 6-4). Derrick Bruce had 19 and Lamont Walker 17.
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DAYTON, Ohio — A former Ohio pastor now charged with murder says his 2-year-old foster son died after hitting his head on a wall while playing what they called “the Superman game.”
At trial Monday, the attorney for Torace Weaver says his client was spinning the boy around when the child’s head accidentally hit a corner. The attorney says the 38-year-old Dayton man panicked when it happened, which is why he initially told police the boy had fallen.
The coroner says the boy had 20 head injuries, a severe burn on his arm and other injuries on his back. Prosecutors say Weaver cannot explain the burn and never had it treated. The boy died of a catastrophic skull fracture on Nov. 18, 2015.
Weaver’s wife is also on trial, charged with endangering children.
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Police are looking for a pair of thieves who took items from a Best Buy in Pennsylvania (left) and New Jersey (right) on Feb. 10.
Police from Pennsylvania and New Jersey are looking for two suspects who they say stole from two different Best Buys on Feb. 10.
The pair of suspects took items from a Best Buy on Southmont Plaza in Easton and then traveled to New Jersey and stole items from another Best Buy in Phillipsburg, police said.
Bethlehem Township Police are investigating the Pennsylvania retail theft while Greenwich Township police are looking into the New Jersey incident.
If you have any information on the identity of either suspect, please contact the Bethlehem Township Police Department's dispatch center at 610-759-2200.
These are my picks for the best of 2015. As usual, they could easily appear in a different order on a different day, and there are projects not on the list that were also excellent.
I don't know if anybody personifies growing old gracefully more than Sam Elliott. Like a modern day cowboy, Elliott and his deep booming voice is probably more of a sex symbol now than at any other point in his career. But Father Time catches up with everybody, and Elliott's new filmmay be the actor reflecting on his storied career, and what the future holds for an actor who is getting up there in age.Debuting to rave reviews at Sundance, the film stars Elliott as Lee Hayden, a fading star of Western movies who is still mostly known for his golden voice and one iconic performance. While he tries to cement his legacy with one final amazing performance, he also deals with a personal health crisis, an attempt to reconnect with his estranged daughter played by' Krysten Ritten, and an exciting new friendship with a stand-up comedian played by Laura Prepon. Nick Offerman is Lee's pal, and the guy he spends his time smoking weed with.Directed by Brett Haley,opens June 9th.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Tenet Healthcare Corp:
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This International summit gathers professionals from all over the world, invariable of age to discuss the current-state-of-art in this blooming field of Diamond, graphite, and Carbon Materials. A knowledge gathering initiative which provides diversified topics of discussion and insights in unraveling the wonders in the interdisciplinary arena of Materials Science and Nanotechnology. The 3rd International Conference and Expo on Diamond, Graphite & Carbon Materials hold a theme of “A Realistic Approach in Materials Research” which also paves way for young researchers in acquiring knowledge and information by meeting the experts.
Chase Ming reaches for a bottle of vodka to seal the cap before receiving a label at the Cathead Distillery in Jackson Miss. On Tuesday Excluding the more volatile categories food, fuel and trade, PPI slipped 0.1 per cent for the month, and the 12-month rate was up 2.1 per cent, unchanged from last month.
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#1 Contender’s 6 Pack Challenge On SmackDown, Main Event Matches, Charlotte On Missing RAW
– A Six-Pack Challenge with Luke Harper, Erick Rowan, Sami Zayn, Jinder Mahal, Mojo Rawley and Dolph Ziggler will take place on this week’s WWE SmackDown. The winner will earn a future title shot at the winner of the “House of Horrors” match between Bray Wyatt and WWE Champion Randy Orton at the April 30th Payback pay-per-view.
– WWE taped the following matches tonight in Columbus for this week’s Main Event episode:
* Titus O’Neil vs. Curtis Axel
* Ariya Daivari and Tony Nese vs. Gran Metalik and Lince Dorado
– New SmackDown Superstar Charlotte Flair, who went over to the blue brand in last week’s “Superstar Shakeup” event, tweeted the following on missing tonight’s RAW:
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Shares in Dublin-based UDG Healthcare fell by as much as 5 per cent in early trade on the back of an analyst downgrade.
The price of the London-listed stock rebounded by mid morning and was down just over 2 per cent at £8.10 (€8.90).
Liberum analyst Graham Doyle downgraded the stock to a ‘hold’ rating from a ‘buy’ rating. He said the company’s 2018 investments are likely to be greater than expected. He therefore anticipates organic growth of 9 per cent as opposed to the previous forecast of 15 per cent growth.
UDG’s Ashfield business, which commercialises drugs, is the main reason cited by Mr Doyle for the downgrade. He believes that the investments in Ashfield being made by management mean that earnings growth will be stymied.
Mr Doyle also noted that the Sharp business, UDG’s drug packaging arm, is likely to face headwinds in the US in the coming six months.
Shares in the company are up by some 25 per cent since Liberum started rating the healthcare company in October 2016.
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The year that was 2016 seemed to have provided many more low points in Syracuse than it did high ones. Although 2015-16 was another season of mediocrity that left Crunch fans understandably frustrated with their hometown hockey club, things slowly started to look up as the year wore on.
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WASHINGTON – The United States has signalled a desire to get a NAFTA agreement before a U.S. legislative deadline early next month.
And now comes news that U.S. trade czar Robert Lighthizer is being dispatched to China for talks there next week.
Four people briefed on the NAFTA developments say all this fuels expectations of a deal as early as this week.
Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland is in Washington for the second time in days and says good progress is being made, but she won’t comment on the timing.
One thing she does say is that, in her view, autos will be the main change in a new NAFTA.
Two sources familiar with the autos negotiations say the agreement would require high-value parts to consist mainly of North American steel.
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A Khmer New Year celebration was held April 14 to 16 at the Cambodian Buddhist Temple in Dallas. Guests enjoyed food vendors and participated in traditional ceremonies.
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Behold! It’s Time Out’s comprehensive countdown of the capital’s most coveted plates. In a food scene as hot as London’s, decision fatigue is real, so we’ve agonised over the city’s menus for you – recording the dishes to die for at London’s best restaurants and moveable street food stalls.
Scan below and you’ll find superlative signature dishes, upmarket Michelin fare, drop-dead marvellous dude food, restorative brunch plates and indulgent sweet treats. From the achingly trendy to reliably timeless, tuck in to our top 100 for 2017 below.
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MONTICELLO -- The Sages girls track program continues to run at peak efficiency, with further proof coming in the form of a fourth-straight 2A sectional championship on Thursday. At just 495 students, Monticello's enrollment is less than half of some of the other squads in attendance on the Sages' home track.
From Louisville-bound Aliyah Welter's tie for the pole vault title (12-7, tied with Mt. Zion's Josie Held) to sophomore Emelia Ness' win in the 100-meter hurdles to the 4x100 relay, it was a banner day for the Sages.
MacArthur sophomore Sabrie Strong-McCloud won triple jump with a mark of 36 feet, 7 inches.
Harvard-bound Eisenhower twins Katina (100-meter dash) and Tina (200) flip flopped in the marquee sprinting events.
Many more local stars from Clinton, Mattoon, Mahomet-Seymour, Urbana and Rantoul took home wins, and many more qualified for the state meet. A full list of results is below as well as online on the IHSA website.
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This undated photo shows the Chiaming Lake (嘉明湖), now Taiwan's second highest mountainous lake (3,310 meters above sea level). Dubbed "Angel's Tears," the lake will be blocked off from visitors for three months starting Jan. 5 to allow the flora and fauna to recover from the impact of tourism.
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — An Ohio man accused of plowing his car into counter-protesters at a white nationalist rally in Virginia is set to make his first court appearance.
Col. Martin Kumer, superintendent at the Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail, says 20-year-old James Alex Fields Jr. has a bond hearing Monday morning.
Fields is charged with second-degree murder and other counts after authorities say he drove into the crowd, fatally injuring one woman and hurting 19 others.
Fields has been in custody since Saturday. Jail officials told The Associated Press they don’t know if he’s obtained an attorney.
A high school teacher said Fields was fascinated with Nazism, idolized Adolf Hitler and had been singled out by school officials in the 9th grade for his “deeply held, radical” convictions on race.
The Pelicans are making an improbable playoff run, and injured center DeMarcus Cousins says he “couldn’t be happier” for his squad.
Boogie went down with a season-ending ruptured his left Achilles in late January, and New Orleans not only held strong but even thrived.
Per The Advocate (via Fox Sports New Orleans):
The Pelicans lost five of the six games immediately following Cousins’ injury before finishing the regular season 21-13 in the 34 games Cousins missed. “I mean, that could’ve easily sucked the life out of the team,” Cousins told Fox Sports New Orleans. “You know, they gathered themselves after a couple of games and got everything back on track. I couldn’t be happier for this team. “We put in so much time together, just preparing ourselves for this season. For it to be taken away at the drop of a dime, it kind of sucks.”
Cousins reports that his rehab is coming along nicely, and that he’s “improving [at] a pretty rapid pace.”
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FTSE remains supported and extended gains above target at 7221 (FE100% of wave C from 7077 trough).
Corrective dip from yesterday's high at 7232 was so far contained at 7183, with fresh rally under way, as price was propped by weaker pound.
Bullish technicals are supportive, but risk of pullback seen on overbought slow stochastic.
Broken Kijun-sen (7158) should ideally hold to keep bulls intact for fresh attempts higher.
Close above 7221 to signal further upside and expose 7255 and 7276 (FE 123.6% and 138.2% respectively).
Conversely, loss of 7158 handle would increase downside risk, while return below daily Tenkan-sen (7128) would generate stronger bearish signal.
Res: 7221; 7232; 7255; 7276
Sup: 7188; 7169; 7158; 7128
"That's part of the business," Bradley said after scoring eight points. "I don't worry about it. I went from Boston to Detroit and now I'm here. This is my focus here. I try to control what I can control. All I can control is going out there and playing hard and trying to get wins for the Clippers."
While gorillas usually walk on all fours, Louis the gorilla tends to walk on two legs (bipedal), just like a human. He does this when his hands are full of snacks or when the ground is muddy so he doesn't get his hands dirty. Source: Facebook/ Philadelphia Zoo
Construction is seen on a new housing development along the riverfront in Detroit, Michigan, December 9, 2015. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook
WASHINGTON U.S. labor costs recorded their biggest gain since 2007 in the first quarter, suggesting wage growth was picking up as the labor market nears full employment.
The Employment Cost Index, the broadest measure of labor costs, increased 0.8 percent, the largest increase since the fourth quarter of 2007, after rising 0.5 percent in the fourth quarter, the Labor Department said on Friday.
Economists polled by Reuters had forecast the ECI rising 0.6 percent in the last quarter. In the 12 months through March, labor costs increased 2.4 percent after rising 2.2 percent in the year to December.
(Reporting By Lucia Mutikani; Editing by Andrea Ricci)
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Hirose Tusyo Inc
* Says it plans to take out loans from The Minato Bank, Ltd., on Aug. 30
* Says maximum amount of loans is 2 billion yen
* Says term of loans is from Aug. 30 to Aug. 30, 2018
* Says loans will be used for flexible financing and working capital
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NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — A former Rutgers University professor whose conviction for sexually assaulting a disabled man was overturned has pleaded guilty to aggravated criminal sexual contact.
Anna Stubblefield entered her plea Monday as part of a deal with Essex County prosecutors in New Jersey. They will recommend she receive a four-year prison term when she's sentenced May 7.
Stubblefield had testified at trial that she and the man were in love. He has cerebral palsy and can't speak, but Stubblefield said he consented to the relationship by communicating on a keyboard.
Prosecutors said Stubblefield used her position to take advantage of the then-29-year-old man.
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Stubblefield was convicted in 2015 and sentenced to 12 years in prison. But an appeals court ruled last July that she should get a new trial with a new judge.
For its 10th year, the KROQ 106.7/FM Kevin & Bean’s April Foolishness is playing its biggest April Fool’s joke yet and having the show on Saturday, March 31.
The show has also been moved from the Shrine Auditorium to Microsoft Theater at L.A. Live (777 Chick Hearn Court) and the line-up will include performances by Gabriel Iglesias, Brad Williams, Doug Benson, Sarah Tiana, Bryan Callen, Jeff Garlin, Adam Devine and DJ sets by Mike Relm.
Instead of celebrating the 10th anniversary of April Foolishness, the Kevin & Bean Show will throw a 10th birthday bash that commemorates the legacy of the comedy fest, which has included sets by comedians like Patton Oswalt, Ray Romano, Adam Carolla, Sarah Silverman, Ralphie May and a memorable music-comedy set by Tenacious D.
Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, March 2 at AXS.com. Proceeds from the event will be donated to the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund and Cedars-Senai NICU. Since its inception, April Foolishness has raised over $1 million for its charities.
Introducing a new certification: VMware Certified Professional 6.5 – Data Center Virtualization (VCP6.5-DCV)
VMware vSphere 6.5 enables companies to accelerate their digital transformation to cloud computing and introduces a number of new features and capabilities that increases business agility. With that much change, this new certification provides you an opportunity to prove your expertise in the latest version of the industry-leading virtualization platform.
For those who already have your VCP, this new VCP provides a new path and recertification opportunity.
There are three exams associated with this new certification:
vSphere 6.5 Foundations (exam # 2V0-602) VCP6.5-DCV elective exam (exam # 2V0-622) VCP6.5-DCV delta exam (exam # 2V0-622D)
More details on the certification requirements, and the specific exam objectives can be found at the links above.
The post New Certification & Exams: VCP6.5-DCV appeared first on VMware Education & Certification.
Police search along White Rock Creek near U.S. 75 for the person who shot and critically wounded two Dallas police officers and a civilian at a nearby Home Depot late Tuesday afternoon.
The Dallas Police Department confirmed late Tuesday afternoon that an unknown person shot two DPD officers near a Home Depot at U.S. 75 and Forest Lane. According to the department, both officers are critically wounded. The gunman also shot a third person. That person's condition is unknown, according to DPD.
Video from news crews at the scene of the shooting showed several officers with rifles drawn, apparently searching for the shooter in a creek bed near the home improvement store.
#Breaking more video of DPD officers searching creek bed with rifles drawn off Centea Expressway looking for suspect after reports that at least one but possibly 2 officers have been shot pic.twitter.com/v2BWHLnLxf — J.D. Miles (@jdmiles11) April 24, 2018
Americorps students and Seabees are working together to build a community food pantry, which will be installed and dedicated in the Gaston Point area later this week.
A federal judge has ordered Kansas’ top elections official to turn over a proposed changes to federal voting rights laws that he took to a meeting with President Donald Trump.
After privately examining the documents, U.S. Magistrate James O’Hara ruled Monday that parts of documents from Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach are “unquestionably relevant” to a lawsuit challenging a state law requiring voters provide proof of their U.S. citizenship when registering.
The order also instructs Kobach to produce a related internal document about proposed changes to the National Voter Registration Act. The ruling allowed him to redact parts of the plan that did not involve the voting rights issues.
An Associated Press photo of that November meeting showed Kobach holding a paper outlining homeland security issues.
True to the words of French President Emmanuel Macron that Malian spiderman, Mamoudou Gassama, would be employed as a firefighter in France, Gassama has started his training.
Taking to his Twitter handle on Wednesday, Gassama shared photos of his visit to the Champerret barracks of the Pompiers De Paris.
The photos showed the 22-year-old being shown the workings of a firefighter vehicle, as well as getting his hands dirty with some on-the-spot training.
Gassama had climbed four storeys to rescue a child on Monday in France and has been hailed as a hero in the country.
He met with President Macron, who gave him French citizenship as well as a job in firefighting.
Surprise! @carrieunderwood came out and rocked the anthem in Nashville. #StanleyCup pic.twitter.com/HQJ8Z9TJC2
No matter the score after tonight's game, Mike Fisher is the real winner tonight.
Before the Chicago Blackhawks and Nashville Predators squared off for Game 3 in their playoff series, a special guest decided to surprise hockey fans.
Singing tonight's National Anthem is none other than Mike's wife.
"Please rise and welcome seven-time Grammy winner and longtime Nashville Predators fan Carrie Underwood," the announcer said to the delight of the sold-out crowd inside the Bridgestone Arena.
Yes her rendition was fantastic. And of course her voice sounded terrific.
JERUSALEM — Israel is preparing to extradite a 63-year-old citizen to the United States, where he is wanted on suspicion of killing his mother.
The state prosecution says Monday it has asked the court to declare Thomas Joseph Gross fit for extradition. The American extradition request says Gross travelled to Florida in 2012 to visit his mother. The night before his return to Israel he allegedly drugged her and stabbed her to death in her car outside her Lakewood Ranch home. The next morning he called 911, saying he had found her body, and tried to portray the scene as a suicide or robbery gone wrong.
Gross’ Israeli lawyer says he was previously questioned and released by authorities and the extradition is a shaming attempt by his sister over an inheritance battle.
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New York Yankees starting pitcher CC Sabathia warms up before Game 1 of baseball's American League Division Series against the Cleveland Indians, Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017, in Cleveland. Sabathia is scheduled to pitch against the Indians Friday in Game 2. (Photo: Phil Long, AP)
CLEVELAND - At Progressive Field, the Yankees and Indians have concluded pregame warmups at Game 2 of the American League Divisional Series.
Cleveland leads the Yankees 1-0 in the best-of-five. It's AL Cy Young-award favorite Corey Kluber going for Cleveland against Yanks' veteran lefty CC Sabathia.
SABATHIA: ALDS: Yankees turn to CC Sabathia, maybe for the final time
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The Spice Girls have confirmed plans to work together for the first time in six years, though details of the projects remain undisclosed.
Photos released Friday showed a meeting of Victoria “Posh Spice” Beckham, Melanie “Sporty Spice” Chisholm, Emma “Baby Spice” Bunton, Melanie “Scary Spice” Brown and Geri “Ginger Spice” Horner.
Publicist Jo Milloy later released a statement saying “the time now feels right to explore some incredible new opportunities together.”
It said new projects would “embrace the original essence of the Spice Girls, while reinforcing our message of female empowerment for future generations.”
The Sun newspaper says projects could include a TV talent show, though it said Saturday a live tour isn’t planned.
The Spice Girls were a 1990s phenomenon, and last reunited at the 2012 London Olympics.
– Above is slow motion video from the Fatal 4 Way on last night’s WWE RAW in Columbus, which saw hometown star Alexa Bliss defeat Nia Jax, Mickie James and Sasha Banks to become the new #1 contender to RAW Women’s Champion Bayley. Bliss vs. Bayley will take place at the April 30th WWE Payback pay-per-view from Bayley’s hometown of San Jose.
– WWE has a new poll asking fans who got the worst of the ring collapsing on last night’s RAW – Big Show, Braun Strowman or referee John Cone. As of this writing, 66% voted for Cone while 28% voted for Big Show.
– Jack Gallagher does a lot of talking while Brian Kendrick does the driving in this new clip from last night’s WWE Ride Along episode on the WWE Network:
YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown Business Incubator's Tech Block Building No. 5 is open to ramp up additive manufacturing in the Mahoning Valley.
This evening, YBI cut the ribbon at the former Vindicator building at the corner of Boardman Street and Vindicator Square.
At the event, CEO Barb Ewing gave thanks to all those involved in supporting the project and the YBI in general.
"This night is not about us," she said.
Ewing gave special thanks to the [William F.] Maag, [Betty Brown] Jagnow and [William J.] Brown family for the dedication to recording history and for its continuous support of the YBI since its inception more than 20 years ago.
"So much of Youngstown history has been chronicled in this building," Ewing said. "They did make it possible for us to acquire this facility at a very reasonable price."
For the complete story, read Tuesday's Vindicator and Vindy.com
US stocks opened slightly higher on Wednesday, with the Dow Jones hitting a record intraday high as technology stocks rose, and ahead of a near-certain interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve.
The Dow Jones industrial average was up 19.35 points, or 0.09 percent, at 21,347.82, the S&P 500 was up 3.14 points, or 0.12867 percent, at 2,443.49 and the Nasdaq composite remained unchanged at 0.00.
Tesla hints at 'challenging regulations' for not being able to enter India
US-based electric car major Tesla has alluded to a challenging environment for not being able to enter India, a market which it would love to be in, according to company's Chief Executive Elon Musk. "Would love to be in India. Some challenging government regulations, unfortunately. Deepak Ahuja, our CFO, is from India. Tesla will be there as soon as he believes we should," Musk tweeted in a reply to a query about the automaker's absence from the Indian market.
Pranoy’s death triggered a series of student strikes across several campuses in Kerala, primarily demanding a change to some stifling rules imposed by private college managements. One of those strikes at the Kerala Law Academy in the state capital ended with the removal of its principal, Lakshmi Nair from her post and the demolition of the college gate by government authorities, pointing out that the gate was illegally constructed on government-owned land.
EKU Center Presents Freedom Riders
In honor of Black History Month, the EKU Center announces two new student matinee performances, Freedom Riders.
Freedom Riders is the latest addition to the canon of American History plays by Mad River Theater Works. This new play, with original songs and music, explores the valiant and courageous personalities behind one of the most critical chapters in the history of the Civil Rights movement. Freedom Riders demonstrates the importance of working together to affect change and specifically how non-violent protests were used to focus attention on the cruelties of segregation. Recommended for grades 3 through 8.
For more information visit ekucenter.com
The rogue nation is armed with a huge horde of nuclear weapons. The Pentagon believes it has access to 200 launchers used to fire short and long-range weapons, and estimates suggest they could have between 13 and 21 missiles.
Pyongyang could even have enough atomic material for 100 nuclear bombs, along with four nuclear warheads.
And recent satellite images of Kim Jong-un's main missile test site reveal North Korea's weapons are more powerful than first thought.
So on the surface, the downfall of Pyongyang may seem like an unquestionabley good thing.
But its collapse could actually be more perilous for the rest of the world than if the chubby tyrant chose to attack.
Sindh IG Allah Dino Khawaja Monday (today) attended the 18th meeting of the Sindh Apex Committee in Karachi, as he resumed charge.
IG Khawaja had been sent on forced leave earlier, but after criticism from civil society and the court’s stay, the Sindh government was forced to reconsider its decision.
Those present stressed the importance of eradicating street crime and drug mafia from the city. Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah chaired the meeting. Home Secretary Shakeel Mangnijo told those present that 16 terrorists had been executed so far and that the Sindh Legal Committee has cleared nine cases for military courts. “Currently, 19 cases are being heard in military courts,” he added.
Those present also decided to ask the federal government to crackdown on illegal weapons, factories and shops. Addressing the meeting, the chief minister said he wanted street crime eradicated from Karachi, Radio Pakistan reported. He also directed Mangnijo to shift anti-terrorism courts from Clifton to Karachi’s Central Jail.
AIN ISSA, Syria (Reuters) - Remaining Islamic State fighters in Raqqa, including foreign jihadists, would leave the city taking civilians with them as human shields under a deal which tribal elders from the area are seeking to broker, a local official told Reuters on Saturday.
"If it happens, it looks like it will be today - foreign and local (fighters)," Omar Alloush, a member of the Raqqa Civil Council, said, adding that the elders had already persuaded 100 Islamic State fighters to surrender - something the remaining fighters had ruled out.
(Reporting by John Davison; Writing by Tom Perry; Editing by Adrian Croft)
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Celebrate Milwaukee Beer Week 2017 with our Hoppy Hour featuring Surly Brewing Company at the Three Lions Pub!
3-6PM Monday - Friday enjoy our features from our Hoppy Hour Menu pairing Surly Brews with some appetizer favorites from the Pub.
For this week only we will be brining in Nitro Simpsons Scottish Ale, which is the last keg left in the state! And Hop Shifter, which is a new Gluten Free beer produced by Surly. We will only have these 2 kegs as supplies last so stop in early to try these out. The menu will also feature Surly Hell and Surly Overrated. During Hoppy Hour all Surly cans will also be $6.00.
“Apple is planning to update tvOS for Apple TV with multi-user support, picture-in-picture, and more, according to The Verifier,” iClarified reports.
“A ‘reliable source’ tells the site that Apple will unveil some significant updates to tvOS at WWDC in June,” iClarified reports. “A key feature will be support for multiple users on the fourth generation device.”
“These new features are said to be in addition to Apple’s plans for a live programming guide and a monthly subscription to select television streams,” iClarified reports. “Recent reports suggest Apple could offer a bundle of HBO, Showtime, and Starz following its inability to negotiate deals for a larger conventional TV package.”
Read more in the full article here.
France and Manchester United star Anthony Martial is being linked with a summer move to Juventus and our very own Mirko di Natale has interviewed the agent of the French winger for Ilbianconero.com to know a few more details about the future of his client.“I’ve never met Juventus chiefs and Doyen Sports do not represent the interest of Martial. Everything that was reported by Italian media is fake news”, Philippe Lamboley, director of the UFSA management said.As for Martial’s future at Manchester United, Mr. Lamboley said: “I can’t confirm Martial will remain at the Old Trafford next season, I am sorry but I can’t add anything else about it. Martial’s objective is to win the FA Cup and to finish in second place with Manchester United. That way the Red Devils would qualify for the Champions League.”​Martial, 22, has 11 goals and 10 assists in 40 appearances in all competitions so far this season. He joined Manchester United for a fee close to € 80 million (including add-ons) in summer 2015.
MANILA, Philippines — At least 24 people died Tuesday when their bus apparently lost its brakes and plunged into a deep ravine in a northern Philippine mountain town, in one of the country's deadliest vehicular accidents in years, officials said.
The rest of the estimated 45 passengers were plucked by rescuers who struggled with ropes to descend down the ravine to reach the bus wreckage in Nueva Ecija province's Carranglan town, disaster-response officer Mark Raymond Cano told The Associated Press.
Many of the passengers had serious injuries and were taken to a hospital, he said.
Carranglan police chief Robert de Guzman said the bus from northern Isabela province was on its way to Ilocos Sur, a tobacco- and rice-growing region also in the country's mountainous north, when it crashed shortly before noon.
Poorly maintained passenger buses, inadequate road safety features and weak enforcement of local transport laws have been blamed for many vehicular accidents.
Charles Oakley does not want Lamar Odom on his BIG3 team
The BIG3 basketball league has given former New York Knicks fan favorite Charles Oakley another chance to play competitive basketball, but the 53-year-old does not believe that same opportunity should be afforded to Lamar Odom.
Oakley, a player/coach who made his playing debut with the BIG3’s Killer 3s on Sunday, told TMZ he would not want Odom on his team.
“I don’t like him like that,” Oakley said. “In life, sometimes you only get but one chance. He’s had three or four chances. He can play, he’s a talented guy. I’m just saying … I don’t want him on my team.”
Odom, 37, has said in the past that he would like to resurrect his basketball career. A previous report from TMZ indicated he has a legitimate chance at joining the BIG3, though league founder Ice Cube sounded skeptical in some recent remarks he made.
DUBAI, May 31 (Reuters) - Bahrain must urgently reform its finances to cut a large state budget deficit and support its currency, a senior International Monetary Fund official said after annual consultations with the government.
Fiscal steps which the government has already announced would cut the deficit to 11 percent of gross domestic product in 2018 from 14 percent last year and around 18 percent in 2016, Bikas Joshi, who led an IMF mission to Manama, said in a statement late on Wednesday. (Reporting by Andrew Torchia; Editing by Himani Sarkar)
FRANKLIN, Tenn. (WKRN) – A man was arrested and charged with a stalking a downtown Franklin business.
Police say Dennis Caudill—who was out of jail on bond after allegedly pulling a gun on a bank employee on Dec. 5—was arrested Sunday.
According to a press release, the 62-year-old was already banned from a downtown Franklin business after making employees uncomfortable. On Sunday, he was reportedly seen peering into that store’s window.
When Caudill began to go inside, he was intercepted by an officer patrolling the area, police said.
He was charged with stalking and now free on $15,000 bond.
A man has been sentenced to 16 to 20 years in prison for second-degree murder in the fatal hit-and-run of a Detroit police officer.
Fifty-five-year-old Steve Guzina of Lincoln Park also received 10-15-year sentences on each of two other charges: operating under the influence causing death and not stopping at the scene of an accident. The sentences will run concurrently.
Guzina pleaded guilty last month to hitting 40-year-old Officer Myron Jarrett and causing the officer's death Oct. 28 on the city's west side while Jarrett was assisting other officers with a traffic accident investigation.
Prosecutors have said Guzina was under the influence of crack cocaine while driving at a high speed past the accident scene.
Guzina will receive 290 days credit for time spent in jail while awaiting trial.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Police say a man has been shot in the ankle near the Barclays Center in New York City.
Police say the shooting happened around 2:30 p.m. Wednesday outside a shopping center across the street from the Brooklyn arena, where the NBA’s Brooklyn Nets and the NHL’s New York Islanders play and the site of concerts and other events.
Police said 911 calls reported a shooting after an argument.
Police were searching for the gunman who fled. At first, investigators said they were looking for two people, but now believe it’s only one.
The victim, a 50-year-old from Queens, was taken to a hospital in stable condition.
It’s not clear yet whether the victim was the intended target; he has not yet been interviewed by police.
Mercer is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Tigers.
Mercer has started each of the previous seven games, so he'll head to the bench for what appears to be a regular day off. Sean Rodriguez will start at shortstop and hit eighth in his place.
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Architects LoCa Studio
Location Carrer del Roser, 76, 08004 Barcelona, Spain
Lead Architect Sònia Lamesa
Area 90.0 m2
Project Year 2017
Photographs Pol Viladoms
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Partners Lorenzo Daniel, Casanova Carlota
Constructor Enric Buxó
Carpenter Cisca More Specs Less Specs
From the architect. Some projects start with an idea, others with a view, and other, more specials ones, with a relationship. We met the owner when she was looking for a second home in the city of Barcelona.
Because of family matters she was emotionally attached to the city, and now was the time to have her own place for her and her family.
A place to share, enjoy the holidays and the city atmosphere.
The objective of the intervention was to take advantage of the patio and the existing tree, and make the interior 60m2 flexible enough to enjoy and maximize the whole volume of the space. Wood, cement, plaster and the existing walls were the elements to work with in a quest for comfort and warmth.
(Grass fire near Broadview Place credit: Kelly Mondragon)
Colorado Springs Fire Crews are mopping up hot spots from a grass fire on Broadview Place in west Colorado Springs.
#Broadview fire. Crews mopping up hot spots and adding foam to thick scrub oak areas. Unk Cause at this point. pic.twitter.com/RbyFuWLDMG — CSFD PIO (@CSFDPIO) February 2, 2018
White smoke was visible across the westside of Colorado Springs. The fire was reported at 1:30 p.m. Friday afternoon.
The half acre fire was stopped after winds died down in the area. No one was hurt and there was no damage to any homes.
Fire crews said the fire was sparked by a bee keeper neighbor who was using a bee smoker. They also said that homeowners in the area followed fire codes and that helped them keep the flames from spreading.
April 12 Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena Chief Executive Marco Morelli tells shareholder meeting:
* The bank is discussing a restructuring plan with the EU Commission and the European Central Bank that is "radically different" to the previous one
* Liquidity ratios meet requirements after 11 billion euros in government guaranteed bonds
* ECB is monitoring liquidity levels at the bank daily Further company coverage: (Reporting by Milan newsroom)
Commuters are facing severe disruption between Fife and Edinburgh this morning after a person was hit by a train.
The incident is thought to have happened last night, and means that a replacement bus service has been put on.
In a message to passengers this morning, ScotRail confirmed the incident on its website.
It said: “07:09 Dundee to Edinburgh due 08:44 will no longer call at Kinghorn, Burntisland, Aberdour and Dalgety Bay.
“This is due to a person being hit by a train earlier.”
It added: “We have organised a Photoflash bus at Kirkcaldy which will be on site for 07:56. The bus will call at Kinghorn, Burntisland, Aberdour, Dalgety Bay, Inverkeithing and then set down only stations to Edinburgh. Sorry that it will take a little longer by road than by rail.”
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Grammy and Emmy Award winning comedian, actor, director, writer and producer, Chris Rock, has announced a highly-anticipated return to live comedy with the TOTAL BLACKOUT TOUR 2017!
The first leg of the TOTAL BLACKOUT TOUR 2017 will be the acclaimed comedian’s first tour in over 9 years and will visit cities throughout the U.S. including Atlanta, Minneapolis, Denver, Houston, Detroit, and Milwaukee, with a stop at the Milwaukee Theatre at 8:00 p.m. Monday, March 13.
Lauded by peers and critics alike, Chris Rock is one of our generation’s strongest comedic voices. As an actor, director, producer and writer he has created many memorable moments.
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SAN DIEGO – Authorities put out a call Wednesday for victims of a recent series of groping assaults targeting teenage girls on roadsides in the Logan Heights area.
At least three girls have been approached and lewdly grabbed by a young- looking stranger since last week while walking in neighborhoods around South 30th Street, according to San Diego police.
On Tuesday, detectives arrested a teenage boy on suspicion of committing the string of sexual-battery offenses, Lt. Ernesto Servin said. The youth’s identity was withheld because he is a minor.
Anyone else who has been victimized in a similar way is encouraged to call SDPD communications at (619) 531-2000.
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — The latest government crop report estimates that more than half of the winter wheat crop in Kansas is in poor or very poor condition.
The National Agricultural Statistics Service reported Monday that 17 percent of the Kansas wheat is in very poor condition with another 38 percent is rated as poor. About 34 percent is rated as fair with just 10 percent in good and 1 percent in excellent condition.
That assessment comes at the same time that topsoil moisture supplies were rated as short or very short across 81 percent of the state.
Their report covers crop conditions for the week ending on Sunday.
Ice storm keeps press from 'Wrinkle in Time' red carpet Due to the storm, the press carpet was closed, but strangely there was a press line only for fotogs inside.
'Wrinkle in Time' and 'Black Mirror' star Gugu Mbatha-Raw's epic rise On the dreariest, drizzliest of winter days, Gugu Mbatha-Raw — bundled in a cozy ochre sweater and practical wellies — ducks into a Cobble Hill cafe. As she sits down,...
The author of 'A Wrinkle in Time' almost never got published As Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon and Mindy Kaling are feted in almost every major magazine as the stars of the upcoming “A Wrinkle in Time” film adaptation, it seems surprising...
How Oprah transformed into a celestial goddess for 'Wrinkle' A supernatural being on the go needs a fresh new look every now and then. Mrs. Who, Mrs. Whatsit and Mrs. Which, the otherworldly entities from the film “A Wrinkle...
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The UK National Theater’s critically acclaimed production of Bernard Shaw’s “Saint Joan,” live from the Donmar Warehouse in London, is being screened at the Athens Concert Hall on Thursday, February 16, at 9 p.m. The production, directed by Josie Rourke and starring Gemma Arteton in the title role, will be screened with English subtitles. Tickets cost 15 euros.
Athens Concert Hall, 1 Kokkali & Vassilissis Sofias, tel 210.728.2333, www.megaron.gr
This Wednesday, Rare Earth Goods & Cafe Open House in Ishpeming
Marquette, MI – April 17, 2017 – With renovations complete, Rare Earth Goods & Cafe in Ishpeming is having an Open House! Stop in to the store between 10a and 2p to enjoy all of the new things Rare Earth has to offer!
With an updated cafe menu and a brand new wine selection, you’ll be missing out if you don’t drop by. The little shop is more than just good healthy eats, they host classes to learn all types of crafts, have open mic on Tuesday nights 7p-9p and have free WiFi for getting some work done!
Rare Earth Goods & Cafe is located at 200 East Division Street, Ishpeming, MI 49849. Got questions? Give them a call at 485-5650.
Regular Store and Cafe hours: Mon-Sat: 8:30a-7p Sun: 8:30a – 4p Breakfast and lunch daily from 10am to 2pm!
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Harrogate Town Ladies emerged victorious from Sunday’s derby showdown with local rivals Harrogate Railway Ladies.
An 8-1 success for Jon Maloney’s side in what was a top-of-the-table clash saw them leapfrog the Starbeck club and take over pole position in the North East Regional Women’s Football League Southern Division.
The fixture was the first time that the teams had ever faced-off since the Town Ladies side was formed ahead of the 2016/17 season.
And it was the hosts who claimed local bragging rights, producing a devastating attacking display that saw them 6-1 up by half-time.
Player of the match Jade Pennock netted four times and Sophie Tinson hit a hat-trick for Town, while Caroline Hulme was also on target.
Nicola Hadley got her name on the scoresheet for Railway.
She's only 20 years old, but her determination to do good for her community is admirable trait for a person of any age. Her smiling face is usually the first thing to greet you when walk up to the adoption counter.
Post below contains funniest before and after photos from the Photoshop Battles reddit.
Самые смешные Photoshop приколы.
No one was injured late Monday night in a smokey fire at a multi-story senior housing apartment building, according to the Santa Maria Fire Department.
Firefighters were called out at about 10:45 p.m. to Union Plaza, 120 N. Broadway, and found fire alarms ringing and four smoke detectors activated on the third floor, Battalion Chief Scott Johnson said.
“Fire crews were assigned to the second, third, and forth floors to assist with locating the fire, removing occupants and sheltering in place,” Johnson said. “Fire crews were able to locate the source of smoke, which was burnt food in one of the occupancies.”
Firefighters ventilated the smoke from the third floor, and all the residents were allowed to return to their units, Johnson said.
There was no damage to the structure, Johnson said.
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March 19 (Reuters) - Alio Gold Inc:
* ALIO GOLD AND RYE PATCH GOLD ANNOUNCE BUSINESS COMBINATION
* ALIO GOLD - ENTERED INTO AGREEMENT WHEREBY CO WILL ACQUIRE, THROUGH A PLAN OF ARRANGEMENT ALL OF OUTSTANDING SHARES OF RYE PATCH
* ALIO GOLD INC - EACH COMMON SHARE OF RYE PATCH WILL BE EXCHANGED FOR 0.48 COMMON SHARES OF ALIO GOLD
* ALIO GOLD - DEAL OFFER IMPLIES VALUE OF C$1.57 PER RYE PATCH SHARE
* ALIO GOLD INC - OFFER VALUES RYE PATCH’S OUTSTANDING EQUITY AT ABOUT C$128 MILLION
* ALIO GOLD- EXISTING ALIO GOLD & RYE PATCH SHAREHOLDERS WILL OWN ABOUT 53% AND 47% OF COMBINED CO, RESPECTIVELY, FOLLOWING CLOSE OF DEAL
* ALIO GOLD INC - IN EVENT THAT TRANSACTION IS NOT COMPLETED, TERMINATION FEE OF C$4.0 MILLION IS PAYABLE TO EITHER ALIO GOLD OR RYE PATCH Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
We tend to believe something when we see it. It’s right there in front of our eyes, and so it is true.
But reality often is not as simple as that. And that’s part of what makes life so much fun.
Take, for example, the Best Illusion of the Year Contest, which showcases tricks of perception and other seemingly magical reality warps. The contest, its creators insist, is “a celebration of illusions and perception, created by the ingenuity of the world’s premier illusion creators.”
Britain’s The Independent newspaper this week championed these tricks of the mind. “Prepare to be amazed,” it announced when presenting the 10 finalists. So are you prepared? OK, let’s go...
The CW's "Riverdale" won seven Teen Choice awards. Riverdale/Facebook The annual Teen Choice Awards named the best movies and TV shows and brightest stars in entertainment - all chosen in a vote by teenage fans.
This year, teens went on Twitter and to FOX.com and cast more than 63 million votes in support of all their favorites in entertainment.
The night's biggest winners came from The CW's "Riverdale," Freeform's recently wrapped "Pretty Little Liars," and the movies "Wonder Woman" and "Beauty and the Beast."
In addition, band Maroon 5 received the decade award, singer Bruno Mars was honored with the Visionary Award, and actress/singer Vanessa Hudgens was presented with the first-ever #SeeHer Award.
Here are the best and brightest in TV and movies, according to teens:
Heng’an Group’s Finnish pulp deal
Finnish pulp producer Finnpulp announced on Monday that China's Heng'an Group has joined as an owner and investor for a planned major softwood pulp plant in Kuopio, eastern Finland.
Heng'an Group will invest 11.7 million euros ($14.29 million) in Finnpulp for a 36.5 percent stake. The Chinese investor has the option of raising its ownership to 49 percent, said Finnpulp.
The Chinese willingness to invest makes it possible to start planning of the plant, described as the largest softwood pulp plant globally. Earlier, Finnpulp said production may start in 2021, with annual output at 1.2 million tons.
An Alabama man is taking home a $20,000 check from the Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo.
WLOX-TV reports that Brett Rutledge of Mobile got the biggest prize check given Monday for the rodeo early last month.
The 354-pound bull shark he caught beat a record set last year by 75 percent.
Rutledge says he has big plans. As he put it, "I think Disney is in our future."
Rutledge had to be the only one touching the rod to be considered for a record. It took him about an hour to reel in the huge shark.
Rutledge had to take a lie detector test, then The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources had to certify the record. It did that in mid-July.
An Ariane 5 rocket climbed into space from French Guiana on Tuesday evening, hauling the Sky Brasil 1 and Telkom 3S communications satellites to orbit on the way to operating posts over Brazil and Indonesia.
Firing into an overcast sky just before sunset, the 180-foot-tall (55-meter) Ariane 5 took off on 2.9 million pounds of thrust from its twin solid-fueled rocket boosters and core Vulain 2 engine, burning a mix of cryogenic liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen propellants.
Liftoff occurred at 6:39 p.m. local time in French Guiana (2139 GMT; 4:39 p.m. EST) at the opening of the day’s launch window.
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Two people suffered minor injuries in a three car collision in Bourne this morning (February 2).
The incident occurred on West Road near the junction with Bourne Westfield Primary Academy.
A man and a woman suffered injuries in the incident.
A lane was blocked following the collision.
An ambulance and police attended the scene.
WINCHESTER — The city is asking residents to fill out a survey from the Illinois Commerce Commission about gas safety.
According to Mayor Rex McIntire, the Illinois Commerce Commission received a return of fewer than 10 percent of 600 surveys mailed out by a company called Paradigm.
“They tell me that almost every town around has too low of a response,” McIntire said. “We wanted to get a jump start on letting people know.”
The survey focuses on providing gas safety awareness. McIntire said it helps remind people of such things as how to recognize a natural gas leak and where the shut off valve is located.
The survey includes a pre-paid return envelope.
“It’s very important that people take the time to do this,” McIntire said. “It only takes a few minutes to fill it out and send it to them and it’s a good thing, because it makes people aware of safety issues.”
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A collision between an SUV and a semi early this (Monday) morning, in Mills County, resulted in the death of a Nebraska resident. The Iowa State Patrol reports 30-year old Nayeli Molgado, of Omaha, who was not wearing a seat belt, died at the scene of the crash on Interstate 29, near mile marker 36.
Officials say Molgado was driving a 2003 Mercury Mountaineer north on I-29 in the left lane at around 3:25-a.m., when for reasons unknown, the SUV entered the right lane and struck the trailer of a 2012 Kenworth semi that was also headed northbound.
After the collision, the SUV rolled over and came to rest in the median. The driver of the semi, 57-year old Tommy Wilson, of Mulberry, Arkansas, was not injured.
Festus Abu The Board of Trustees of the Nigerian Football Supporters’ Club has confirmed Rev. Samuel Ikpea as the new National Chairman of the club. Ikpea, a former Secretary-General of the club, emerged as the new boss of the NFSC after scoring 168 votes against his opponent Aromire Murtala’s seven in the December 10, 2016 […]
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Causes of Death Released for Inmates Killed in Riot
Lee Co., S.C. (WOLO)– The coroner’s office in Lee Co. has released the causes of death for the seven inmates killed in a riot last week.
Coroner Larry Logan says the men likely bled to death from sharp force wounds including stab wounds and incise wounds.
The prisoners died during a riot that lasted from Sunday night into Monday morning.
Investigators have initially cited gang disputes and contraband as the reasons for the incident.
Storyteller. Disrupter. Genius. Go behind the scenes with the cast and crew for a look at the legacy of Gianni Versace.
Story highlights French show jumper Simon Delestre reveals his favorite horse
Chestnut gelding Hermes Ryan has earned over $500,000
(CNN) Born into a family of horse lovers and show jumpers, Simon Delestre has been riding for as long as he can remember.
The Frenchman has enjoyed a distinguished career in the saddle, representing his country at the Olympic Games and placing fourth in the last two Longines Global Champions Tour seasons.
With gold medals in the Mediterranean Games and FEI Nations Cup, the 36-year-old has been lucky enough to ride many fine horses.
One in particular stands out -- 12-year-old chestnut gelding, Hermes Ryan.
"I was No. 1 in the world rankings because of him," Delestre tells CNN EQ. "He's always fighting for me, he's always helping me and, to be honest, he's really a part of our family now."
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Minnesota 2 1 0 1—4 San Jose 0 1 2 0—3
First Period_1, Minnesota, Murphy 1 (Staal, Zucker), 4:19 (pp). 2, Minnesota, Staal 11 (Granlund, Suter), 10:27.
Second Period_3, Minnesota, Staal 12 (Murphy, Granlund), 4:58. 4, San Jose, Burns 3 (Hertl, Thornton), 19:07 (pp).
Third Period_5, San Jose, Burns 4 (Pavelski), 2:41 (pp). 6, San Jose, Hertl 7 (DeMelo, Heed), 14:59.
Overtime_7, Minnesota, Niederreiter 10, 3:26.
Shots on Goal_Minnesota 7-8-7-2_24. San Jose 10-9-14-1_34.
Power-play opportunities_Minnesota 1 of 3; San Jose 2 of 7.
Goalies_Minnesota, Stalock 3-3-1 (34 shots-31 saves). San Jose, Jones 11-7-2 (24-20).
A_17,205 (17,562). T_2:36.
Referees_Trevor Hanson, Jon Mclsaac. Linesmen_Ryan Gibbons, Tim Nowak.
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North Korea is today holding its annual Liberation Day celebrations to mark the end of colonial rule by Japan in 1945.
And any time Pyongyang marks a significant anniversary, the world nervously waits to see whether it will test fire another ballistic missile.
North Korea has already confimed its putting the finishing touches on a military plan to strike the US territory of Guam.
And if that threat is carried out, the order will come directly from the country's 33-year-old leader Kim Jong Un, a man the world knows very little about.
2 Priests, 15 Other Worshipers Killed in Fresh Benue Attack
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Two Catholic Priests and 17 other worshipers have been killed in a fresh attack Tuesday by suspected herdsmen on a church – St. Ignatius Quasi Parish Ukpor-Mbalom in Ayar-Mbalom community of Gwer East Local Government area of the North central Benue State.
The suspected herdsmen according to report also burnt over 100 houses during the attack as well as ransacked the entire community.
The fresh attack came barely four days after the murder of 10 persons by suspected herdsmen in Guma Local Government Area and the destruction of several houses by men suspected to be military personnel in Naka, Gwer West Local Government of Benue State.
Some of the victims were reportedly attacked while coming from the morning mass. / The Punch
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Runner who broke arm on NYC bridge sues Port Authority
NEW YORK (AP) — A New York man who broke his arm running on the George Washington Bridge is suing the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, alleging there's not enough space for cyclists and pedestrians.
Dennis O'Donnell says he was headed back to Manhattan from Bergen County last year after a training run along the shared pedestrian and bike path. The Daily News reports O'Donnell was clipped by a cyclist and hurled to the ground.
O'Donnell said Tuesday that he broke his arm very badly; to the point that he has only regained about 75 percent of his arm function back a year later.
O'Donnell is seeking compensation, but also says he hopes the lawsuit will compel the Port Authority to address safety concerns.
The Port Authority declined to comment.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Katanga Mining Ltd said on Monday it would restate some past financial statements to correct inaccuracies in its recorded amount of copper production during 2015 and 2014.
Katanga, which mines copper and cobalt in the Democratic Republic of Congo, said the $630 million net loss it reported for 2015 will be reduced by about $55 million, net of related income taxes.
Katanga said it would also restate results for the first quarter of 2017.
The miner said its second-quarter report would be delayed as a result of the restatement. (Reporting by Ahmed Farhatha in Bengaluru; Editing by Sai Sachin Ravikumar)
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – All afterschool activities in the Bibb County School District are cancelled for Monday.
Officials say the decision was made this afternoon following a weather briefing with the National Weather Service.
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The Cherry Blossom Concert at Central High School, all athletic games and practices, and all afterschool programs will not take place Monday.
No injuries when Metra UPN train strikes vehicle in Wilmette
No one was injured when a Metra train on the Union Pacific North line struck a vehicle Monday night in north suburban Wilmette.
Train 361, scheduled to arrive in Waukegan at 8:54 p.m., was stopped after it struck a vehicle about 8:15 p.m. at the crossing on Oakwood Avenue near Green Bay Road, Wilmette police and Metra said.
The train “clipped” the vehicle at the crossing with the train tracks, police said. No one was injured.
Trains were moving again by 9:50 p.m. with “extensive delays,” Metra said.
Springtime marks the start of college acceptance season, when millions of anxious high school students check their mailboxes for the "Yes" that signals the next chapter of their lives. Yet, many of the nation's brightest students, especially those from impoverished backgrounds, will forgo this rite of passage and the college experience, despite innumerable studies demonstrating that higher education is the best path to better opportunities and economic status.
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The rumors were true. "Sex and the City' star Cynthia Nixon, who played lawyer Miranda Hobbes, announced Monday that she is running for New York governor. AP file photo
WILMINGTON, Vt. (AP) — A Vermont bank that foreclosed on a financially troubled ski resort has submitted a list of responsibilities it wants a potential receiver to do until the Hermitage Club properties go to auction.
The Brattleboro Reformer reports the plan is to keep the foreclosed properties, including the private ski resort, a golf course and homes at different stages of construction, in the best quality possible until they are sold.
On May 18, Judge John Treadwell approved the appointment of FTI Consulting’s Alan Tantleff as receiver.
Berkshire Bank, which has foreclosed on the Hermitage, is proposing that Tantleff take control of all Hermitage properties and business records, and provide accounting to the court.
The Hermitage can file an objection this week.
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Lead architect Terry Miller stands in front of the old fountain in O'Neal Plaza. The fountain is being demolished and a new one will be constructed on the Church Street side of the plaza as part of the project.
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Serena Williams is safely through to the third round of Wimbledon following a 6-1, 6-4 straight sets win over Bulgarian Viktoriya Tomova.
The American, a seven-time champion at SW19, clinched the first set in 22 minutes with a dominant opening on Centre Court.
Tomova improved as the match went on but Williams proved too strong for the qualifier and went on to clinch victory.
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Serena Williams is through to the third round of Wimbledon after beating Viktoriya Tomova
The American, a seven-time champion at SW19, clinched the first set in 22 minutes
If you think health care is expensive now, wait until you see what it costs when it’s free.
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Migos have a strained relationship with the hosts of Complex’s Everyday Struggle, Joe Budden, DJ Akademiks and Nadeska. Ever since the two groups bumped heads over a misunderstanding during the 2017 BET Awards red carpet, memes, jokes and more beef has continued to fly. Now, it appears Migos are shooting a music video and have hired Everyday Struggle lookalikes to star in it.
The video is for the song “Ice Tray” and features Lil Yachty. Yachty has also had a brief run in with Joe Budden while on Everyday Struggle as a guest. The song appears on the 30-track Quality Control compilation, Control The Streets Vol. 1, which dropped just a few days ago.
It appears Joe Budden doesn’t have much to worry about, however. With a new baby on the way, he’s been keeping a positive attitude. He even dropped a few flame emojis under Quavo’s Instagram post.
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Funny man Ralphie May has died at age 45.
“We are heartbroken to announce the untimely death of our friend, Ralphie May,” his rep confirmed to Page Six on Friday. “Earlier this morning at a private residence in Las Vegas his body was discovered, cause of death is cardiac arrest.”
We're told May had been battling pneumonia and cancelled "a handful" of upcoming gigs to recover.
May, who rose to fame after his 2003 "Last Comic Standing" win, was also seen on Comedy Central and Netflix along with his residency at Harrah’s Las Vegas.
He is survived by his estranged wife Lahna Turner and children April and August.
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MILWAUKEE (AP) - Police say the teenage driver fatally shot by a sheriff's deputy at Milwaukee's lakefront was a suspect in an exchange of gunfire with a man one day earlier.
Authorities say 19-year-old Terry Williams died Tuesday after he was shot in the head by the Milwaukee County sheriff's deputy on Sunday night. Sheriff's officials say another deputy was attempting to stop Williams for a traffic violation when Williams drove up a curb along the busy lakefront and was shot by the deputy who was on foot.
One of two passengers in Williams' SUV was wounded by gunfire. Deputies say a loaded gun was found inside.
Milwaukee police said Wednesday that on Saturday, Williams fired a rifle and struck the car of a man with whom he had exchanged words and gunfire.
A TODDLER has been injured in a dog attack at her home in the northern suburbs.
Emergency services were called to the house on Worthington Rd in Elizabeth East just after 11am on Thursday.
Paramedics treated a young girl for injuries to the side of her face caused by the family dog.
The Advertiser understands the child had tried to take a bone from the dog, which then bit her.
The young girl was taken to the Women’s and Children’s Hospital to receive stitches for the bite wounds.
The incident has been referred to Playford Council by police.
× Archbishop Aymond: Catholics do not need to go to mass this Sunday
NEW ORLEANS – Catholics across the Metro area are not required to attend mass this weekend due to Tropical Storm Nate.
Archbishop Gregory Aymond issued a statement today instructing Catholics who “cannot get to church for Mass or if traveling causes danger, he/she is dispensed from the obligation to celebrate Mass.”
Aymond urges Pastors to exercise judgment when deciding whether or not to celebrate mass this Sunday as Nate moves through the area.
The storm is expected to make landfall overnight Saturday as a category one hurricane and move swiftly through the area, according to the latest predictions.
Katona: The Layered Leaf Lasagne is something I make at least once a week. There is nothing I love more than a dish that uses up leftovers. This uses up leftover rice, it uses up geriatric and limp cabbage, it even uses up your leftover mince in whatever form you left it to fester in the fridge — bolognaise, chill, keema. This is frugality on speed. This calls out to the camel in a sandstorm Indian in me. And the resulting dish is spectacular. It slices into big generous cubes and the strata of ingredients sit like geological magic. Actually, there isn’t even a photo of it in the book — it looks like one of those unloved recipes an author includes as a filler, which is totally not true by the way, each dish costs an arm and a leg to shoot and each one had its own wardrobe of plates, material, cutlery, lights and each one was at least three hours in photographing, much longer than it took to cook any of them!
[HONG KONG] Hong Kong shares extended their winning run into a fourth day on Tuesday as traders tracked a global rally that saw Wall Street chalk up fresh records.
The Hang Seng Index rose 0.25 per cent, or 72.44 points, to 29,037.73.
But the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index inched down 0.06 per cent, or 1.89 points, to 3,320.31, while the Shenzhen Composite Index, which tracks stocks on China's second exchange, was marginally lower, dipping 0.45 points to 1,919.24.
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Nearly 13,000 gamblers have signed up for a unique gambling addiction prevention effort being tested at Massachusetts' first casino.
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According to a report submitted Wednesday to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, the "Play My Way" program at Plainridge Park Casino has enrolled 12,670 players since its launch last June.
That's about 10 percent of eligible patrons at the Plainville slots parlor and harness racing track. Of those, 10,857 are still actively using the program, which allows players to voluntarily set a spending budget before they gamble.
The initiative is considered the first of its kind in the country. Similar systems have been tried in Australia, Canada, Norway, Sweden and elsewhere.
Harvard Medical School and Cambridge Health Alliance researchers are evaluating the program. They're expected to release their initial findings in August.
KENILWORTH, N.J. (AP) - Merck & Co. will stop its study of an experimental Alzheimer's drug in people with mild or moderate symptoms because interim results showed "virtually no chance" of any benefit.
However, the drugmaker said Tuesday it will continue another study of the drug, verubecestat, in patients who don't yet show symptoms. They have some memory problems, but can still perform daily activities.
The two studies were intended to enable Merck to seek regulators' approval to sell verubecestat.
Alzheimer's is one of the toughest diseases to treat.
While a few treatments temporarily ease symptoms such as memory loss, confusion and agitation, dozens of drugs tested have failed to slow mental decline or halt the mind-robbing disease, including the one Eli Lilly & Co. scrapped in November.
A man crosses a pedestrian bridge next to the headquarters of internet and fixed-line phone company Telmex, commercial brand of America Movil, in Mexico City, Mexico, March 9, 2017. REUTERS/Edgard Garrido
MEXICO CITY Mexican mogul Carlos Slim's fixed-line telephone firm Telmex said on Wednesday it had been fined 5.3 million pesos ($283,016) by Mexico's telecoms regulator for failing to comply with the terms of its concession relating to public TV.
Telmex said it was studying the Federal Telecommunications Institute's (IFT) decision and would appeal. The company said the IFT's decision was based on non-compliance of its concession, in relation to deals signed with Dish and its affiliates.
(Reporting by Alexandra Alper; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
MEXICO CITY — Mexican authorities say they have rescued 300 Central American migrants being transported in dangerous conditions in multiple tractor-trailers.
A statement from the National Immigration Institute says two trucks were stopped at a checkpoint early Saturday in the northern border state of Tamaulipas, across from Texas.
Scanners detected people inside, and 198 migrants from Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador were found packed in without proper ventilation and with practically no space to move.
A separate statement describes a similar discovery the previous day in the Gulf coast state of Veracruz. It said a truck was found carrying 102 Central Americans who “displayed signs of dehydration and suffocation” and whose lives were at risk.
Dozens of children were among the migrants in the trucks.
MOSCOW (Reuters) - The situation on the Korean Peninsula risks to move into a “hot phase”, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov warned on Monday, the Interfax news agency reported.
Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov addresses a news conference during a meeting of OSCE Foreign Ministers in Vienna, Austria, December 8, 2017. REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger
Lavrov was speaking after a trilateral meeting between the foreign ministers of Russia, India and China. He said all three countries did not want tensions on the Korean Peninsula to escalate any further, Interfax reported.
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Incredible footage has emerged of a Grand Theft Auto-style showdown between armed fugitives and advancing police on a busy motorway.
The shirtless men run wild into oncoming traffic, waving their weapons at drivers and firing shots as officers approach.
One fugitive runs straight into a vehicle’s path, bouncing off the boot and crashing onto the concrete.
His weapon spins off in the opposite direction, giving cops the opportunity to pounce.
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IOWA CITY, Iowa — Longtime NBC journalist Tom Brokaw has donated thousands of documents spanning his career to the University of Iowa, and they’re now available to the public.
The collection includes a notebook with interview questions for Soviet Union leader Mikhail Gorbachev and press badges from Saudi Arabia and the 1992 Republican National Convention.
Some of the donated photographs show Brokaw standing in front of plumes of smoke in New York on Sept. 11.
Graduate Assistant Elizabeth Riordan says the collection shows 50 years of the biggest global news stories as seen through the eyes of one reporter.
Brokaw spent his freshman year at the university, which gave him an honorary doctorate in 2010.
The Iowa City Press-Citizen reports that the items were made available to the public on Thursday at the university’s Main Library.
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The Ministry of Mines and Steel Development in collaboration with the Gemstone and Jewelry Association of Nigeria wishes to announce the Africa Gemstones and Jewelry Exhibition and Seminar coming up on 19-20th October, 2017 at the Congress Hall of the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja.
The hosting of this exhibition will afford a chance to showcase Africa's mineral wealth and also encourage mining rich communities to embrace mining as an economic activity that has immense potential to transform not only the socio-economic wellbeing but also contribute to the national economic growth.
Interested participants should visit www.agjes.com/register for registration. Exhibitors should visit www.agjes.com/rates-application or call 0816 031 3483for details. Exhibition Registration closes by 15th October, 2017
EXETER, N.H. (AP) — All areas of a New Hampshire hospital are open again, three days after a mysterious odor sickened 19 workers.
Nineteen staff members at Exeter Hospital were evaluated Friday morning after some complained of dizziness and nausea.
The hospital shut down an inpatient operating room and the emergency room directly above it. Authorities said a thorough investigation by the state hazmat team and the National Guard was completed Friday night, but officials weren’t able to determine the cause.
The emergency department reopened Saturday afternoon after extensive cleaning. The operating room reopened Monday morning.
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Starting Tuesday, February 6, 2018, Deerwood Construction Inc. will begin construction of a water line along Avenue X from 10th Street to Main Street. During the duration of construction, Avenue X will be closed between 10th and Main Streets.
This phase of the project will restrict access for traffic along Avenue X from 10th Street to Main Street. Drivers are encouraged to avoid the construction area if possible and to use extreme caution while driving near the construction area.
SPARTANBURG, SC (WSPA) – A T-shirt honoring fallen Spartanburg Police officer Jason Harris are available for pre-order, according to the website Under the Carolina Moon.
They say the shirt will be available in store Wed. 19 and will start shipping on Friday 4/21.
The shirt has “MPO Jason Harris EOW 4-13-17”
The back says “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. John 15:13”
You can pre-order here
Hearts manager Craig Levein knows his team cannot afford to be anything but on top form when they host St Johnstone.
The Edinburgh club are looking to bounce back from surrendering their 12-match unbeaten record at Celtic in midweek but they face a team who they have only beaten twice in their past 14 meetings.
Levein said: “We don’t have a good record against them. Recently it’s been slightly better but we are very aware of how well organised Tommy (Wright) has his teams and how much effort and commitment they put into each and every match.
“They are going to be difficult to break down and they have players who are a threat going forward.
“If we’re not at our best then we leave ourselves open to not winning this match, which is something that has happened fairly regularly against St Johnstone recently.”
NEW LONDON, Wis. (AP) — New London police have sent piece of candy from a St. Patrick’s Day parade to the State Crime Laboratory to see if it’s tainted.
Police warned people not to eat candy they got at Saturday’s parade over concerns it may be contaminated. They received about 10 complaints about children and others developing temporary numbness or rash since Saturday.
Authorities sent a Tootsie Roll from one complainant to the lab for testing. No one has been hospitalized as a result of eating the candy.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is again railing against the news media, calling them a "stain on America."
In a tweet Sunday, Trump blasts the lack of attention over what he describes as "false and defamatory stories" by the "Fake News Media."
"They are out of control - correct reporting means nothing to them. Major lies written, then forced to be withdrawn after they are exposed...a stain on America!" Trump writes.
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SEOUL, April 6 South Korean shares and its currency won closed at three-week lows on Thursday as geopolitical risks weighed on investor sentiment after North Korea test-fired a ballistic missile into the sea off its east coast on Wednesday.
The launch came ahead of a summit between U.S. and Chinese leaders who are set to discuss Pyongyang's increasingly defiant arms programme.
The won was quoted at 1,133.2 to the dollar at the conclusion of onshore trade, its lowest closing level since March 15. It was down 0.8 percent, compared with Wednesday's close of 1,124.4.
The Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) ended 0.4 percent lower at 2,152.75, the lowest since March 16.
Foreign investors offloaded a net 93.1 billion won ($82.15 million) worth of KOSPI shares, net selling equities for a fourth straight session. (Reporting by Dahee Kim; Editing by Biju Dwarakanath)
Marking the end of an era on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, Justice Shirley Abrahamson will not seek reelection. In a statement, the 84-year-old Abrahamson cited “a variety of reasons” for the decision.
Abrahamson has been on the court since 1976, the first woman to serve as a justice. She was Chief Justice from 1996 until 2015. The election to replace her will be next April, and Abrahamson says she’ll “encourage qualified candidates to run.”
Kampala — Government has announced it has run short of ordinary passports and will now start issuing the remaining few to only emergency cases such as patients seeking treatment abroad or people travelling to conduct government business and students who get foreign scholarships.
According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, those who do not fit into the above category will have to wait longer, to get a passport once they apply for it.
In a statement issued on June 13, the Ministry of Internal Affairs attributed the shortage partly to the impending switch from 'machine readable passports to electronic passports'.
However the spokesperson of the Directorate of Immigration and Citizenship, Jacob Siminyu, has said the directorate is addressing the matter and projected that the shortage will be resolved within the next one month.
"The stock the directorate currently has is "enough to cater for all the emergency cases for the next one month," Simunyu said.
Oct 6 (Reuters) - Flexion Therapeutics Inc said on Friday the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved its drug, Zilretta, to treat moderate-to-severe osteoarthritis-related knee pain.
The approval came at a time when federal authorities in the United States are implementing a slew of measures to cut down the supply of opioid painkillers amid their continuous abuse, with President Donald Trump in August declaring the opioid epidemic a national emergency.
Osteoarthritis knee pain is a degenerative joint disease that affected more than 14 million Americans in 2015.
(Reporting by Divya Grover and Tamara Mathias in Bengaluru; Editing by Martina D'Couto)
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Frank Broyles, who guided the University of Arkansas to its lone national football championship and later molded the overall program as its athletic director, has died at the age of 92.
Broyles died Monday from complications of Alzheimer’s disease, according to a statement from his family.
Broyles won almost 71 percent of his games as head football coach with the Razorbacks for 19 years.
He became the school’s athletic director in 1974 while still the football coach, eventually retiring from the gridiron to focus on administrative duties following the 1976 season.
As athletic director, Broyles led an overhaul and upgrade of Arkansas’ facilities — as well as leading the school in its move to the Southeastern Conference.
Following his coaching career, Broyles — who earned a spot in the National Football Foundation’s College Hall of Fame — served as an analyst on ABC’s college football telecasts.
LONDON, Aug 12 (Reuters) - Maria Lasitskene became the first Russian to win a gold medal at the World Championships in London after successfully defending her high jump title on Saturday.
The 24-year-old, competing as an authorised neutral athlete, stretched her unbeaten streak to 25 competitions by clearing 2.03 metres to triumph in the London Stadium.
Having already secured gold, Lasitskene tried to beat the Russian national record and her own personal best by jumping 2.08m but she failed on all three attempts.
Yuliia Levchenko of Ukraine won her first major global medal by taking silver after clearing a personal best height of 2.01m, while Kamila Licwinko of Poland, who cleared 1.99m, won bronze. (Reporting by Christian Radnedge; editing by Ken Ferris)
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FERRYLAND, N.L. — A towering iceberg stationed off Newfoundland’s east coast is drawing dozens of people to the small shoreline community sitting in its shadow.
The massive iceberg has become a star attraction in Ferryland, where cars were backed up bumper to bumper Sunday as curious onlookers tried to get a glimpse of it.
Ferryland Mayor Adrian Kavanagh says the numbers took him by surprise, adding that the “onslaught” showed that people are interested “in that kind of stuff.”
Pictures of the iceberg have been making the rounds on social media.
Now, Kavanagh says he has to find a way to keep the iceberg there.
It’s been a busy season for icebergs so far, with 616 already having moved into the North Atlantic shipping lanes compared to 687 by the late-September season’s end last year.
Located in prestigious Tuxedo Park, this wonderful family home sits on a quiet cul-de-sac with privacy. Tons of natural light in all rooms. Grand two story entrance. Two story living room, family room and dining room all open to the spacious kitchen/breakfast room allowing for easy flow and entertaining. Master suite on main with adjoining library/office and wet bar. Terrace level features an incredible gym, rec room, theater, guest suite with it's own living area and indoor exercise pool/spa and tons of storage. Fabulous deck off kitchen overlooks private backyard.
A small fire broke out inside Citi Field Wednesday afternoon.
The FDNY said a display case inside the stadium’s rotunda caught fire and spewed smoke into the air around 3:42 p.m. The stadium’s sprinkler system turned on and put out the fire, according to the FDNY.
“Firefighters came in shortly after and extinguished what was left, which was mostly smoke,” an FDNY spokesman said.
Unsure what happened but I heard a loud blast at Citi Field and then saw smoke and this fire. Hoping for everyone’s safety. pic.twitter.com/I3w1YWjfVn — Daniel Mosher (@DanielMosherNY) May 30, 2018
There were no reported injuries.
Pedestrians who were near the stadium posted pictures and video of the blaze.
The Mets didn’t have an immediate comment, saying they were working with the FDNY to determine the cause and the extent of the damage.
The Mets completed a seven-game trip Wednesday night in Atlanta and begin a four-game series against the Cubs at Citi Field Thursday night.
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Former Army Apprentice Geoff Wilson, who will be part of the lead contingent in the Anzac Day march at the Australian War Memorial, was among those to arrive early for the dawn service at the Australian War Memorial. Photo: Blake Foden
The Scotland captain will miss the remaining three games with an ankle injury.
Greig Laidlaw: Scrum-half suffered injury in Paris. SNS
Scotland have been dealt a blow with captain Greig Laidlaw being ruled out of the rest of their Six Nations campaign.
The scrum-half suffered an ankle injury in Sunday's defeat to France and will be sidelined for the remaining three games.
He was substituted in the first half in the 22-16 loss in Paris with Ali Price replacing him with more than an hour left on the clock.
A scan undertaken at his club, Gloucester, confirmed he suffered ligament damage and the 31-year-old will see a specialist later in the week to determine how long he will spend out.
Scotland still have to play Wales at home and England at Twickenham before closing the campaign against Italy at Murrayfield.
The Scots beat Ireland 27-22 in the opening game of the tournament. It was their first opening win in a decade.
Wichita police say its patrol truck vandalized
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Wichita police says someone vandalized an unoccupied patrol truck by firing multiple gunshots that damaged the passenger side door.
The department said in a news release Monday that the police patrol truck was parked at an officer's residence during the weekend. The officer found the damage early Monday morning.
A preliminary investigation found reports of gunshots at about 12:45 a.m.
No one has been hurt and no suspects have been identified.
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Baku. 6 June. REPORT.AZ/ In Baku, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), together with the Azerbaijani Ministry of Agriculture, will launch a project called "Certification of Ecologically Clean Bee Products", Report was told by the President of the Association of Beekeepers of Azerbaijan, Badraddin Hasratov.
The head of the association emphasized that the financial value of the project is about 1 million AZN and will be financed by FAO.
"The Ministry of Agriculture participates as a partner in the project. At the initial stage work will be carried out to educate beekeepers, and information on ecologically clean certification will be provided," Hasratov stressed.
The flowery work of about 30 young artists from the Boys & Girls Club of Tustin is on display at The District at Tustin Legacy.
The students made by hand about 300 large flowers that are now an art installation in the front window of a vacant storefront.
The art project also taught the children about business, as they were “hired” by the shopping center to produce the art piece, officials with the youth club said.
JERUSALEM (AP) - In an embarrassment to the Israeli government, only five of 11 NFL players have arrived on a sponsored trip aimed at improving the country’s image.
The ministry for strategic affairs and public diplomacy issued an press release after the Super Bowl boasting that the visit would bring “influencers” who would serve as “goodwill ambassadors” when they returned home.
The announcement led Seattle Seahawks defense lineman Michael Bennett to pull out. He accused the government of trying to use him for PR purposes and cited sympathy for the Palestinians. Several others players followed suit.
Rambam hospital spokesman David Ratner says Wednesday that only five players arrived for a planned visit to the hospital. The ministry declined to comment.
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International representatives gathered on Monday at Taipei's Grand Hotel to discuss democracy, the rule of law, and the sustainable development of Taiwan and the world. Monday's Forum was organized by the World League of Freedom and Democracy , with more than 40 representatives from around the globe, and comprised two separate sessions.
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Three dead dolphins in two days along the coast.
Two of them... found within a mile of each other in Long Beach today.
Taren Reed spoke to officials, who say the discovery tells a lot about what's going on in the water.
France's scandal-hit presidential candidate Francois Fillon came under renewed attack from within his conservative camp Wednesday ahead of planned talks with former president Nicolas Sarkozy that Fillon hopes will restore party unity.
Rebel conservative lawmaker Georges Fenech said his The Republicans party faced defeat in the April-May election unless it ditched Fillon.
Fillon was due to have a lunch meeting later Wednesday with Sarkozy, whom he beat to the party ticket in a primary in November. Fillon served as prime minister during the Sarkozy presidency of 2007-2012 .
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Queen Latifah will get the royal treatment at the upcoming American Black Film Festival Honors.
The Oscar-nominated actress is set to receive the Entertainment Icon award at this year’s ceremony, to be held in Los Angeles on Friday. The star of “Star” on Fox says she is honored to receive the award.
“It means so much to me coming from fellow entertainers and my peers.”
Queen Latifah got her start as a rapper almost three decades ago. Besides her Oscar nod for “Chicago,” she’s also been nominated twice in Emmy acting categories and won a Golden Globe.
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The American Black Film Festival Honors will air on BET and Centric at 8 p.m. EST on Feb. 22. Other honorees include Terrence Howard. Actress Regina Hall will host the event.
Hobart Hurricanes batsman D'Arcy Short has been named the BBL's player of the tournament.
And New Zealand allrounder Amy Satterthwaite (Melbourne Renegades) has won the WBBL's player of the tournament award.
Short led BBL scorers in the minor rounds with 504 runs from 10 innings.
The powerful lefthander's tournament also featured a record-breaking 122 not out from 69 balls against Brisbane Heat - the highest-ever BBL score.
The two field umpires cast votes on a 3-2-1 basis after each game with Short collecting 26 votes.
Sydney Thunder's Shane Watson (18 votes) was next-best with Adelaide Strikers wicketkeeper-batsman Alex Carey third on 16 votes.
In the WBBL, Satterthwaite was rewarded for a stellar tournament - she made 368 runs at an average of 33.45 and also took 11 wickets.
Satterthwaite polled 35 votes to win from Perth Scorchers captain Elyse Villani (28) and Sydney Sixers skipper Ellyse Perry (27).
MONTREAL — Recent heavy rainfall has civil security authorities keeping close watch on Quebec rivers for flooding.
Rain on Sunday caused water levels to rise on all bodies of water over a large swath of Quebec.
The organization that monitors flooding in the province says several smaller rivers and streams have reached their limits.
Larger rivers could see water levels continue to rise in the next few days, but Hydro Meteo says the rate at which those levels are rising is expected to slow today.
Good news for skiers! Red Lodge Mountain has announced a two-week extension to its current ski season.
The ski resort announced the extension Monday in a news release.
With March and April typically being the snowiest months of the season for Red Lodge Mountain, the resort is hoping the extended season will allow skiers and snowboarders the opportunity to enjoy late season snow.
With the extended season the resort will be open during Easter, which representatives at the resort say is a popular weekend for skiers.
In the news release it states their ability to stay open will depend on weather and snow conditions.
Closing date for the resort is now scheduled for Sunday, April 16.
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The bid tone around the Aussie dollar strengthened, pushing the AUD/USD pair to a fresh session high of 0.7626 after the Aussie data showed the economy added 42K jobs in May, which is well above the consensus estimate of 10K job additions. Full time jobs …
Pictured is David Kilpatrick from the Bike Shed along with Bute Shinty Club first and second team players with new tracksuits kindly sponsored by the Bike Shed.
David has also sponsored kit bags in conjunction with Aidan Canavan of Bute Brew.
The club are indebted to their kind generosity and their sponsorship is most welcome.
This weekend Bute take on Premier League opposition and last year's finalists, Lovat, in the quarter-finals of the Camanachd Cup.
Bute have been progressing steadily this season and knocked out national league Beauly in the previous round.
Lovat will present a much sterner opposition however as they won the trophy as recently as 2015 and are flying high in the top league and in the semi-finals of the Macaulay Cup.
Bute will need to be at their absolute best to compete with Lovat in what will be their biggest game for a number of years.
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The Jackrabbits youth ski program at the Kimberley Nordic Club recently hosted their annual ski festival, the Bavarian Relays. This event was sponsored by Cross Country BC”s Racing Rocks program. About 45 kids took part the Olympic themed event with skiers being grouped It was a great Sunday afternoon of relay races, timed sprints, slalom course, bean bag toss and maze circuit.
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JAPAN'S largest lender Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) posted a 20 per cent decline in net profit for the third quarter, hurt by a weak domestic lending business amid persistently low interest rates.
The bank said its profits were also hurt by an increase in operating
In celebration of Canada’s 150th birthday, the Citizen is rolling out one fact each day for 150 days until July 1, highlighting the odd, the fascinating and the important bits of Ottawa history you might not know about.
In 1995, the Ottawa Lynx prospects weren’t bright because their prospects were few. Major league prospects, that is. Yet in their third year of operating in the International League, Howard Darwin’s Lynx stunned the AAA baseball world by winning the championship on the strength of a 4-0 victory over the Norfolk Tides. The Lynx were managed by Pete Mackanin, who went on to the MLB. It was Ottawa’s first professional sports title since the 1976 Rough Riders won the Grey Cup, and fans stood, cheered and outlasted rain delays of 55 and 45 minutes.
The joy was short-lived. After 15 seasons, the franchise was sold. Today, the Can-Am League Ottawa Champions play at the city’sballpark. They were champions, in 2016.
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ALLIANCE, Ohio (AP) - A truck crash in Ohio has left hundreds of chickens dead, and those that did survive huddled together in a nearby ditch.
The Review in Alliance reports a tractor trailer carrying crates of chickens veered off the road, struck a utility pole and overturned Monday in Stark County's Washington Township.
The road where the crash occurred was closed for several hours.
Washington Township is roughly 35 miles (56 kilometers) southeast of Akron.
The driver of the tractor trailer owned by Case Farms wasn't injured, but was taken to hospital to be tested for controlled substances.
Houses in the area lost power after the accident.
The state Highway Patrol is investigating.
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SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP)  State wildlife officials say they uncovered an international plant heist involving thieves from Korea and China slipping into Northern California's wild landscapes to pluck succulents they then sell in a thriving black market in Asia.
The Mercury News in San Jose, California, reports the stolen succulents called Dudleya farinosa fetch up to $50 per plant in Asia, where a growing middle class is fueling demand.
Investigators say organized smuggling rings based in Asia are behind the thefts.
Since an investigation started in December, state officials have nabbed suspects from China and Korea in three separate thefts along the Humboldt and Mendocino coast.
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Military and moe have melded once more to form “Shoujo Shuumatsu Ryokou“, a newly debuted series featuring two girls and their journey through an apocalyptic world, which is naturally filled to the brim with cuteness but also a strange sense of desolation and loneliness.
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NEW YORK - YouTube stars KSI and Logan Paul are taking their acts into the boxing ring.
They've agreed to a two-fight deal, with the first bout in the Manchester, England, on August 25th and a rematch in the United States.
KSI, whose real name is Olajide William Olatunji, was training with boxers Floyd Mayweather Sr. and Badou Jack in Los Angeles.
The 24-year-old English comedian and actor beat YouTuber Joe Weller in the ring in London last month.
YouTube removed Paul's channels earlier this year after he posted images of what appeared to be a suicide victim online. Paul later apologized. YouTube also temporarily suspended advertising on the 22-year-old's channels in February due to an odd "pattern of behaviour."
The Royals could give the Orioles some competition for free agent Pedro Alvarez 's services in 2017, per a report from the Boston Globe's Nick Cafardo . While the infielder/DH is still in talks with Baltimore, Cafardo doesn't see the club making a push to re-sign the veteran slugger until late in the offseason.
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Apple is bringing a straight-to-series order of Dickinson to its video content lineup. Starring Hailee Steinfeld (Pitch Perfect, True Grit) it will be about 1800s poet Emily Dickinson (via Deadline).
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Haily Steinfeld as Emily Dickinson
Written by Alena Smith (The Affair, The Newsroom) Dickinson is will be a modern comedy despite the 1800s setting. It will explore themes of societal constraints, gender issues, and family from the perspective of Ms. Dickinson, who doesn’t quite fit in.
Dickinson joins other Apple video content like Are You Sleeping, Amazing Stories, and others as written in our Apple TV guide. Ms. Steinfeld is an Oscar-nominated actress and was nominated for her performance in True Grit, and she was nominated for a Golden Globe as a lead in The Edge of Seventeen.
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Elias Haddad of Commonwealth Bank also discussed the risks for the British pound ahead of Brexit trade negotiations.
Daniel Radcliffe and Joshua McGuire star in Tom Stoppard’s Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead which will be broadcast live from The Old Vic to Derbyshire cinemas on April 20. Against the backdrop of Shakespeare’s Hamlet, this mind-bending situation comedy sees two hapless minor characters, Rosencrantz (Daniel Radcliffe) and Guildenstern (Joshua McGuire) take centre stage. Increasingly out of their depth, the young double act stumble their way in and out of the action of this iconic drama.
The screening takes place at Northern Lights Cinema, Wirksworth; Chesterfield Cineworld, The Ritz, Belper and the Pomegranate Theatre in Chesterfield.
For more details, visit www.nationaltheatre.org.uk
Rockingham and Baldivis residents are experiencing icy cold weather today with reports of people waking up to pelting hail.
Today’s hail comes as another bout of severe weather conditions after the weekend brought about 43mm of rainfall to the Rockingham and Kwinana area as well as strong winds and roof and storm damage.
Earlier this week, Bureau of Meteorology duty forecaster Ricus Lombard said today’s weather was a one-day event.
“Severe weather is predicted again for May 31 but all should be fine again before the weekend,” he said.
Squally thunderstorms and showers are expected for the remainder of the day but should ease into the evening.
April 28 Camping World Holdings Inc and a group of liquidators won a bankruptcy auction for Gander Mountain Co on Friday, according to bankruptcy court filing.
The value of the winning bid was about $390 million, according to a person familiar with the matter who requested anonymity to discuss the matter.
Camping World and the liquidators plan to operate at least 17 Gander Mountain stores as a going concern, according to the source.
The consortium also won all of Gander Mountain's intellectual property and its Overton's boating business, the source added.
Gander Mountain declined to comment. Camping World did not immediately respond to a request for comment. (Reporting by Jessica DiNapoli in New York; Editing by Jonathan Oatis)
AmanGhar, Saylani Trust collaborate
KARACHI: Saylani Welfare International Trust and Aman Health entered into a partnership for the future expansion of AmanGhar, a statement said on Thursday. AmanGhar is a project launched by the Aman Foundation with the vision of providing nutritious meals to primary school students in the Khuda Ki Basti area of Karachi. AmanGhar has served over four million meals to-date, it added.
ASUNCION, April 28 Paraguay's central bank raised its forecast for the country's 2017 growth to 4.2 percent on Friday, up from a previous estimate of 3.7 percent, driven by larger agricultural output in the soy- and beef-exporting nation.
Last week, central bank chief Carlos Fernandez told Reuters in an interview the economy would grow just over 4 percent. The Finance Ministry also expects growth in the landlocked South American country to reach 4.2 percent this year. (Reporting by Mariel Cristaldo; Writing by Luc Cohen; Editing by Sandra Maler)
Toronto FC says defender Nick Hagglund will be out of action for six to eight weeks with a left medial collateral ligament sprain.
Hagglund suffered the injury in the first half of Toronto’s 4-1 Major League Soccer home win over the Portland Timbers on Saturday. Hagglund was chasing down a Timbers attacker when he fell awkwardly and caught his left leg underneath his body.
Hagglund had torn the same ligament on May 13, and was making just his second start since returning.
Toronto returns to action Saturday at Chicago.
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House of Fraser has said it expects the volatile retail climate to continue as it announced plans to turn its shops into a “lifestyle-led experience” alongside a jump in annual profits.
The Chinese-owned department store chain recorded flat sales of £1.3bn for the year to 28 January while like-for-like sales lifted by 0.9pc.
The retailer said that the trading volatility experienced during the last year had continued and while trading was subdued in February there had been a “significant improvement” in February.
However pre-tax profits before exceptional items rose to £3.4m from £1.3m the previous year. The retailer also booked a £6.5m one-off cash boost from exiting a store in Leicester after the landlord paid House of Fraser to surrender its lease early.
House of Fraser, which is 89pc owned by China’s Sanpower, meanwhile set out a strategy to introduce more restaurants and bars to its shops to lure shoppers.
CLEVELAND (AP) - Ohio’s Republican congressional delegation is using former President William McKinley’s 175th birthday to remind President Donald Trump about his campaign promise to restore the name of Alaska’s Mount McKinley.
Cleveland.com reports 11 members of Congress sent a letter to Trump on Monday calling the mountain’s name change “disrespectful to Ohioans” and the 25th president’s memory.
McKinley served as an Ohio congressman and governor and was first elected president in 1896. His birthday was Jan. 29.
The mountain officially carried the president’s name from 1917 until 2015 when President Barack Obama restored the traditional indigenous name of Denali.
While Trump previously said he would reverse the change, his interior secretary said last year the peak should remain Denali.
The White House referred questions to the Interior Department, which provided no response.
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Job market stable in July
China continued to see a stable job market in July, with the unemployment rate staying at a relatively low level, official data showed Monday.
The country's urban unemployment rate was around 5.1 percent last month, lower than that for July 2016, according to Mao Shengyong, spokesman for the National Bureau of Statistics.
The rate in major Chinese cities continued to stay at a relatively low level of less than 5 percent, Mao noted.
"It is not easy to maintain a low unemployment rate in the month when college students graduate," Mao said. College graduates this year reached 7.95 million, up about 300,000 from 2016.
Some 8.55 million new jobs were created in China's urban regions from January to July..
BEIJING China reported six new cases of H7N9 bird flu including one death in Hunan after live poultry markets in the province were shuttered last month.
The infections were reported in the last week of March by the provincial center for disease control and prevention, according to a report by Xinhua news agency on Sunday.
A total ban on live poultry trading in the provincial capital of Changsha has been in effect since March 17 and will continue for another five days, the agency said.
In March authorities reported an outbreak of the virus in the province originating from a farm with about 29,760 infected birds. Over 170,000 birds were culled as a result.
The number of human infections this season has surged to the highest level since 2009. At least 162 deaths have been reported since October.
Health authorities said that cold and wet weather in Hunan played a role in the recent spread of the virus.
(Reporting by Cate Cadell; Editing by Kim Coghill)
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On this day 72 years ago, President Harry Truman made an announcement on the radio: Japan had agreed to surrender. World War II was over.
Mike Stevens spent time with veterans as they shared their stories with middle school students. Our trip Back Down The Pennsylvania Road takes us to Danville in 2004.
Alabama authorities search for escaped Sheffield inmate
SHEFFIELD, Ala. (AP) — Alabama authorities are searching for an inmate who they say escaped from police custody in Sheffield.
Al.com cites a department Facebook post as saying William Anthony Taylor Jr. escaped around 8:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Authorities say he was last seen fleeing on foot.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Comedy Central’s Jordan Klepper is planning a slumber party for young activists pushing for action on gun control
Klepper plans to host Thursday’s episode of his show, “The Opposition,” from a bedroom of a private home in Bethesda, Maryland. That’s where young people are gathering in preparation for Saturday’s March For Our Lives on Washington to oppose gun violence.
Klepper took special interest in the issue even before he began hosting the show last fall. He did several stories on gun control when he was part of “The Daily Show.”
He plans to stay in character, as a right-wing conspiracy theorist, as he interviews the activists.
A woman was winched from Mangerton Mountain yesterday evening after falling ill while descending the mountain.
Valentia Coastguard confirmed Irish Coast Guard Helicopter Rescue 115 responded to a call at 7.20pm.
Kerry Mountain Rescue were also called to assist the female walker in her 60s who was taken to Kerry General Hospital.
Saudi Arabia lifted a decades-old ban on movie theaters on Monday, in a move that opens the conservative kingdom to Hollywood-style entertainment.
Saudi Arabia’s ministry of culture and information said commercial cinemas will start operating in early 2018 and by 2030 the kingdom expects to have 300 cinemas with over 2000 screens.
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STOCKTON - Stockton's Animal Shelter is scheduled to reopen Tuesday after a sudden and unexpected closing over the weekend while officials worked to contain a highly contagious and often-deadly disease. A dog at the shelter had streptococcus zooepidemicus, a respiratory bacteria more commonly found in horses.
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Police fatally shot a man armed with a knife during a domestic violence incident Saturday night in Newport Beach, officials said. According to a statement released by Newport Beach police early Sunday, officers responded to a 911 call reporting a domestic violence incident shortly after 9 p.m. on the 200 block of 61st Street.
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Ridgefield Police report they have found an 84-year-old women who wandered off from her home on Gilbert Street in the village area early this morning. An ambulance has been called to check her condition, but police said she appeared to be all right. The woman was found by “a passerby” on Gove Street near the rear of Casagmo, police said. They had been searching throughout the village.
She was discovered missing around 5:30 this morning and was found about 8. “There’s some urgency in this,” Police had said when announcing the search. “It’s cold out.”
APSU basketball sophomore Jared Savage is transferring to Lipscomb University as announced by Lipscomb Head Coach Casey Alexander.
Savage spent two seasons on Dave Loos Court for the Govs. Savage has been a consistent name in the Govs’ lineup, starting 28 games while averaging 31 minutes. He was effective from behind the arc with 57 3-pointers and a 35.8 percent efficiency on 3-point attempts. As a freshman, Savage also served as a key figure in APSU’s Ohio Valley Championship run in 2016.
Savage came to APSU as legacy, being the son of former Gov Jermaine Savage. Jermaine Savage was a key piece to former coach Dave Loos’s 1996 NCAA Tournament team.
When Savage went with the Govs to the 2016 edition of OVC championship, he averaged 16.75 points through the tournament, including 21 points in an overtime classic with Belmont and leading the Govs with 24 points in the championship game. Savage buried 19 3-pointers for the Govs in the four day trip to Nashville, Tennessee, along with 22 rebounds.
Peterson Grapplers wrestlers traveled all over Southern California and successfully competed in many tournaments including Arizona. “From big tournaments like the U.S Open to smaller venues, I’m very proud to coach these talented kids.”- Owner Brian Peterson
Top row right America Lopez placed 1st– L.A. Angel City Grand Prix, Priscilla Ramirez placed 1st – L.A. Angel City Grand Prix, Lucas Mendoza placed 3rd -LAWA Montebello, Trent Munoz placed 1st -LAWA Montebello, Alex Munoz placed 1st -LAWA Montebello, Daniel Hernandez placed 2nd -LAWA Torrance.
Bottom row right to left, Braden Smelser placed 4th– U.S Open Western Regionals, Zeth Abalos placed 4th -LAWA Santa Fe Springs, Hank Sharbonow placed 2nd -LAWA Santa Fe Springs, Slater Hicks placed 1st -RMA Terminator National Championships, Diesel Hicks placed 6th at -RMA Terminator National Championships, Gavin Pongsai placed 2nd -LAWA Montebello, Nick Lopez placed 1st at -San Inez.
Manchester United have completed the signing of defender Victor Lindelof from Benfica, the Old Trafford club have announced.
The 22-year-old Swedish international has signed a four-year contract after arriving in Manchester from international duty with Sweden, where he was an unused substitute in Tuesday night's 1-1 draw with Norway. He is likely to make his United debut on their summer tour of the United States next month.
"Victor is a very talented young player, who has a great future ahead of him at United," Lindelof's new manager Jose Mourinho said. Our season last year showed us that we need options and quality to add depth to the squad and Victor is the first to join us this summer. I know that our fantastic group of players will welcome him as one of us."
Fuji to add more than 60 jobs in South Carolina
GREENWOOD, S.C. (AP) — A Japanese company says it will expand its operation in South Carolina, adding more than 60 jobs.
The South Carolina Commerce Department said in a news release that Fujifilm Manufacturing USA Inc. plans to spend nearly $4 million to expand its operation in Greenwood. The company is expected to hire 67 more employees.
The company said the expansion will allow the assembly of electrical parts for inkjet printer heads for sister company Fujifilm Dimatrix.
Fuji has operated in Greenwood for 30 years and has five manufacturing plants in the county.
Hiring is expected to begin by the end of July or in August.
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When composer George Gershwin was writing An American in Paris in 1928, he needed a quiet place to work.
He found that at 216 John Street in Greenwich, Connecticut, where his composer friend—and alleged lover—Kay Swift lived with her husband, a banker named Jimmy Warburg who advised President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Now the 43-acre estate known as Bydale, which has been owned by the same family for nearly a century, is being offered for $10.995 million. Scroll down to see more of the property.
A rubbish for broke out at a recycling facility in North City on Monday afternoon. Credit: KMOV
A fire broke out at a recycling center on the North Riverfront Monday afternoon.
The fire broke out in the 100 block of Humboldt around 4:30 p.m.
St. Louis firefighters said there were propane tanks inside and a few explosions involving containers that had unknown substances.
Firefighters said they got the fire contained around 5:00 p.m.
Nobody was injured, firefighters said.
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Perryman is expected to miss four to six weeks due to an ankle injury, ESPN's Eric D. Williams reports.
Perryman injured his left ankle in the first quarter during Sunday's blowout loss to the Seahawks and was taken to the locker room via a cart. He returned to the sidelines later in the contest wearing a walking boot and using crutches and is expected to undergo an MRI early this week. With Perryman out, Jatavis Brown is expected to take over as the starting middle linebacker with Korey Toomer slotting in as the opposite inside linebacker.
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Mulder and Scully come to discover that they are not the only people who are engaged in a desperate search for their son, William.
A man has critical injuries after being hit by a car in Fremantle.
A man has critical injuries after being hit by a car in Fremantle.
An elderly man remains in a critical condition after being struck by a car in Fremantle on Monday.
An 80-year-old woman was driving the car, a white 1992 Subaru Liberty station wagon, when the crash occurred.
Police say the car was being driven north along Beach Street in Fremantle at about midday.
As it neared the intersection with Parry Street, a man started crossing the road after walking from an adjacent carpark and was struck by the Subaru.
The pedestrian, a 93 year old man from East Fremantle, suffered serious injuries and was taken to Royal Perth Hospital where he remains in a critical condition.
The female driver was not injured in the crash.
Major Crash officers are investigating and are calling for anyone who saw the crash, or the Subaru or the pedestrian before the crash, to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestopperswa.com.au .
Kentucky's Fort Harrod Beef Festival
Fri, June 8, 5pm – 11pm
Sat, June 9, 7:30am – 5:00pm
Where: Mercer County Fairgrounds, 560 Linden Avenue
Kentucky's Fort Harrod Beef Festival is a fun-filled weekend for the whole family with events for different age groups and interests. With over $11,000 in prize money for grill-off teams, there will be lots of BEEF to sample and fun to be had!
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Assembly Row at Assembly Square and Metamovements Latin Dance Company presented Salsa Dancing On The Row! on Friday, June 9. The event celebrated #10yearsofMM at the Somerville Salsa Series this summer to promote health and wellness while celebrating new developments in Assembly Row.
A free Salsa On1 class, social dancing and timba lines were offered. The next events are scheduled for July 7 and August 4, 6:00–8:00 p.m. This series is supported in part by a grant from the Somerville Arts Council, a local agency supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
According to Fox Sports Midwest's Andy Strickland , the Boston Bruins will not extend a qualifying offer to Rinaldo -- with the 26-year-old forward set to become a free agent this offseason. One of the Bruins' biggest offseason blunders in recent years, Rinaldo was acquired from the Philadelphia Flyers in 2015 for a third-round pick.
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The Lethbridge Hurricanes faced off against Swift Current Broncos on Friday, marking the return of former team captain Giorgio Estephan and former goalie Stuart Skinner, both of whom were traded to the Broncos last month. Tom Roulston has a recap of the game.
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Members past and present have celebrated 40 years of the Embroiderer’s Guild Boston Branch.
They shared memories, and some of the founding members cut the anniversary cake at a lunch meeting.
Some of their work is displayed in The Stump, and also in the Guildhall.
The club meets on the fourth Friday of the month at The Len Medlock Centre.
Ssara Khan to play a plane ‘hijacker’ in Star Plus’ Dil Bole Oberoi
Ssara Khan’s entry in Star Plus’ popular show, Dil Bole Oberoi (4 Lions Films) will spice up the drama ahead!!
As reported by us, Ssara will play an air-hostess, and will be seen getting engulfed in mid-air drama.
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Bo Derek and John Corbett share secret to their relationship “We both travel so much, so for us, our favorite vacation place is home,” explained Derek.
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WASHINGTON, April 12 President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the dollar was "getting too strong" and would eventually hurt the U.S. economy, even as he said he would like to see interest rates stay low, the Wall Street Journal reported.
In an interview, Trump also said he would not label China a currency manipulator in a U.S. Treasury report due later this week, the Journal said. He also said he respected Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen, saying she was "not toast" when her current term ends in 2018.
"I think our dollar is getting too strong, and partially that's my fault because people have confidence in me. But that’s hurting - that will hurt ultimately," he said. (Reporting by Timothy Ahmann; Editing by Eric Beech)
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said increased investment in education will curb insecurity and killings in some parts of the country.
He, therefore, urged states and the Federal Government to focus on investing in the education of youths to stem their involvement in insecurity in the country.
Jonathan, who said this at the Bayelsa Heroes Award for Academic Excellence on Tuesday night, organised by Future Leaders Project Team, an initiative of Mr. Moses Siasia, at the DSP Alamieyeseigha Banquet Hall in Yenagoa, warned that if states and the federal government do not invest in developing the capacity of youths, they would eventually be forced to spend the resources in fighting insecurity among the youths.
Jonathan, represented by a former commissioner for Education in Bayelsa, Chief Tobias James, said as a leader, he made deliberate policies which would contribute to the education of the youths.
PARIS, Aug 14 (Reuters) - The local French embassy in Burkina Faso is in contact with local authorities regarding the attack on a restaurant and French citizens are advised to avoid the area, the French foreign ministry said in a statement.
"Our embassy is being kept informed of the situation due to permanent contact with local authorities," the foreign ministry said in the statement.
Suspected jihadists killed at least 17 people and wounded eight during a raid on a restaurant in Burkina Faso's capital, the communications minister said, as security forces sought to free people still trapped inside on Monday. (Reporting by Sudip Kar-Gupta; Editing by Michael Perry)
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THESSALONIKI, Greece — Greece’s prime minister has hosted a regional summit of four Balkan countries in the northern city of Thessaloniki, amid peaceful protests against a deal for neighbouring Macedonia to change its name.
Alexis Tsipras met Wednesday with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, and the prime ministers of Romania and Bulgaria, Viorica Dancila and Boyko Borissov.
Talks focused on energy and local road and rail transport networks, which, Tsipras said, together with harbour projects in the Aegean and the Black Sea, would help sea-borne trade bypass the congested Bosporus Straits in Turkey.
Several hundred Greeks who oppose the country’s deal for Macedonia to be renamed “North Macedonia,” which is set to end a 27-year dispute, tried to reach the meeting venue but were prevented by robust police forces.
No clashes were reported.
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DENVER — Robert Church had a hat trick and added three assists to lead the Saskatchewan Rush past the Colorado Mammoth 13-10 on Friday in National Lacrosse League action.
Ben McIntosh and Matthew Dinsdale had a pair of goals and two assists each for Saskatchewan (6-1), which scored three unanswered goals in the fourth quarter. Ryan Keenan had four goals and an assist, while Matt Hossack and Chris Corbeil added singles.
Evan Kirk made 39 saves for the win.
Stephen Keogh led Colorado (4-2) with three goals and three assists. Ryan Benesch had a hat trick and two assists and Jacob Ruest scored and tacked on four assists. Zack Greer, Joey Cupido and Eli McLaughlin had goals as well.
Dillon Ward stopped 32-of-44 shots for the Mammoth.
The Rush were 3 for 5 on the power play and Colorado was 2 for 5 with the man advantage.
ACTON, MA (WHDH) - Four people were taken into custody Tuesday after a police pursuit ended in a fiery crash in Acton, officials said.
The chase started in the neighborhing town on Littleton and ended near the Acton Pharmacy on Massachusetts Avenue.
The car burst into flames after it crashed, according to witnesses. It’s not clear if anyone was injured.
No additional details were immediately available.
7News has a crew headed to the scene. This story will be updated when more becomes known.
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Elijah Moore, a 17 year-old from Woodland, was reported missing by his mother on Monday, Nov. 6, 2016. She indicated she had not seen or heard from her son since Friday, Nov. 4, 2016. Elijah Moore attended school on Nov. 4, 2016, and later cashed a check at California Check Cashing located at 115 Main St., in Woodland as confirmed by this surveillance footage. On the day of his disappearance, Moore was last seen wearing a black, hooded sweatshirt; yellow shirt; khaki pants; and tan work boots. He also carried a green backpack. The FBI is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information that leads to the return of Elijah Moore and classmate Enrique Rios. The two friends, who attend Cesar Chavez Community School in Woodland, vanished 25 days apart with little evidence to indicate where they went or who, if anyone, they may be with at this time.
MOSELLE, Miss. (AP) – Authorities have arrested a man they say fatally stabbed another man during a fight over a flashlight.
WDAM (http://bit.ly/2ojfdNs ) reports 25-year-old Matthew Lee Phillips of Seminary has been charged with murder in the stabbing death of 40-year-old Joseph Stringer on Friday in Jones County.
Officials say Stringer was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities say Phillips fled the scene, leading police on an 11-hour search.
Jones County Sheriff Alex Hodge says they were fighting over a flashlight Stringer had taken from Phillips. Hodge says they’ve had altercations before and there was some alcohol involved.
Phillips says the killing was self-defense and Stringer had sent him to the hospital before.
It’s unclear if Phillips has an attorney.
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"Keynesian Economics is the theory taught in colleges and universities because it justifies the world the leaders want to live in. It is what I learned at Sonoma State University. It is what everyone who wants to work in financial fields must be certified in to get those jobs. Austrian economics is the opposing school. It says money is a medium of exchange for goods and services; that there must always be something tangible backing every currency. This is what I studied after college. Austrian Economics is not popular with political leaders because it documents that unbridled spending always crashes." (01/02/17)
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The Kennewick Public Hospital District has emerged from Chapter 9 Bankruptcy protection, paving the way for RCCH Health Care to purchase Trios. But, RCCH does not offer home health services.
That’s why Trios sold those services to Cornerstone Healthcare for $1.1 Million in a transaction that closed Monday.
NBC News’ Lester Holt will sit down for an exclusive interview with President Trump at the White House on Thursday, NBC has announced.
The wide-ranging interview will air on Thursday's broadcast of "NBC Nightly News," which Holt will anchor from Washington, D.C. Excerpts will also run on Friday morning's "TODAY."
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Thursday's interview will be Trump’s first sit down with Holt since the Nightly News anchor moderated the first presidential debate, and it comes amid the continuing controversy over Trump's firing of FBI director James Comey.
On Tuesday, NBC announced Holt's nightly broadcast had topped ratings across the board for the third straight week, averaging 7.7 million total viewers.
A manhunt was underway Wednesday morning after a Tennessee deputy was reportedly shot and killed.
Dickson County Sheriff’s Office issued an alert for an armed subject and urged residents to call authorities if they see anything suspicious.
The unidentified deputy was responding to a report of a stolen car in Kingston Springs when he was shot, The Tennessean reported, citing officials.
Dickson County Mayor Bob Rial told WKRN-TV the suspect was still at large.
Video on social media appeared to show state troopers in tactical gear converging on the area.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation was en route to the scene, officials said.
Jets rookie Patrik Laine had his third hat trick of the season, including the winner, as Winnipeg beat the Dallas Stars 5-2 on Tuesday night at MTS Centre.
Joel Armia and Blake Wheeler also scored as Winnipeg (26-29-4) snapped a four-game losing skid.
Jamie Benn and Tyler Seguin's second period goals for Dallas (22-26-10) erased a two-goal Jets lead.
Connor Hellebuyck made 34 saves in his third straight start for the Jets since Ondrej Pavelec suffered a lower-body injury on Feb. 7, improving his record to 18-15-1 on the season.
Stars netminder Antti Niemi stopped 18 of the 21 shots he faced, dropping his personal mark to 10-9-4.
The victory also snaps a five-game home losing streak for the Jets, while Dallas suffers their sixth loss in their last seven games.
Healy went 2-for-3 with an RBI double, a walk and a run in Sunday's 9-3 win over the Orioles.
The 25-year-old slugger generated a pair of two-hit efforts over the weekend portion of the series, giving him five multi-hit outings in his first 11 games of August. Despite the recent surge, Healy has struggled some at the plate in the second half, slashing just .221/.250/.376 while seeing his strikeout rate rise from 21.4 percent to 27.1 percent. He's experienced a bit of a power downturn as well, with his hard contact rate dropping from 37.7 percent to 33.8 percent and his HR/FB rate plummeting from 19.6 percent to 6.3 percent since the All-Star break.
Defending champ Dave Carraro struggles to land a fish, and other captains try to get ahead.
About 400 converge on Arizona Capitol to demand Trump's tax returns Saturday's Tax March was the latest in a series of protests targeting President Donald Trump. Check out this story on azcentral.com: http://azc.cc/2oLsB0c Hundreds gathered at the Arizona State Capitol on April 15, 2017, to demand the release of President Donald Trump's tax returns.
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An appointment to the negotiating committee for a new fire service agreement between the Fairmont and the townships became a contentious issue at the City Council meeting Monday. The city and the townships have been negotiating a new cooperative agreement involving ownership of fire trucks, the cost of maintaining the equipment and other issues.
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You gotta keep your eyes open around here.
Veggie U’s on a mission to get to kids before McDonald’s does, and you can have a look-see at their food & wine gala. Mike Belkin has seen it all, and he’s telling tales at the Music Box. You won’t believe your eyes at the new canopy tours at the Lodge at Geneva-On-The-Lake.
We rejoice as Visible Voice, one of the region’s best-ever bookstores, reopens in Tremont. And C. Ellen Connally hips us to the history right before our eyes at the Soldiers and Sailors Monument.
Look around: You can visualize the future at the Sustainability Summit, eyeball the party at VNTG Home, behold the trash at Cinema Wasteland, witness the coyotes at Frohling Meadows, or tickle your retinas with Kasumi in Akron. Watch out. –Thomas Mulready
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The strikes ordered on April 6 by President Trump to respond to Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad's chemical weapons attack helped restore America's credibility in the region after years of retreat. But if the president wants to really hurt Assad, he should push back against Iran, the strongman's chief protector.
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ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Denver Broncos coach Gary Kubiak stepped down from his dream job on Monday because of health concerns, saying “the demands of the job are no longer a good fit for me.”
Kubiak missed a week of work in October after suffering a complex migraine, his second health scare in three years.
Kubiak went 24-11, including a victory in Super Bowl 50, but a 9-7 finish this season kept the Broncos out of the playoffs.
General manager John Elway said he was saddened and disappointed in Kubiak’s resignation, “but I understand and respect Gary for doing what’s right for him and his family.”
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SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) – The Saratoga YMCA is kicking off its annual campaign to help support community needs.
The fundraiser makes sure community members have access to programs and resources that help with youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
They hope to raise $400,000 this year.
Learn more about how you can support the Y’s mission, please contact Allison D’Antonio, Mission Advancement Director at 518-583-9622 x104 or allison.dantonio@srymca.org, or visit www.srymca.org/donate for more information.
A terrific cast and picturesque Spanish locations boost director Fernando León de Aranoa’s ambitious attempt at a “M*A*S*H’’-like black comedy about international aid workers set shortly after the 1995 cease-fire...
Paramedics, background center, attend a wounded man after a shooting broke out in Macerata, Italy, Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018. Italian police arrested a lone gunman in a series of drive-by shootings targeting foreigners Saturday morning that paralyzed a small central Italian city still reeling from the gruesome murder of a young Italian woman allegedly at the hands of a Nigerian immigrant. ANSA via AP Guido Picchio
Trump picks ambassadors to Canada, Costa Rica
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump has made his picks for U.S. ambassador to Canada and Costa Rica.
Trump intends to nominate Kelly Knight Craft of Kentucky to serve as U.S. Ambassador to Canada.
The prominent Republican donor and fundraiser previously served as a U.S. delegate to the United Nations.
Trump will also nominate former Republican National Committee co-chair Sharon Day to serve as U.S. ambassador to Costa Rica.
She is a longtime Republican party operative and political commentator.
Both positions will require Senate confirmation.
Could these movies really win Oscars? Classic, high-fiber movies seem to have been falling out of favor for a few years at awards season — lightweight, crowd-pleaser “Argo” won last year — but this year could...
‘Bad Grandpa’ beats ‘Gravity’ at the box office Apparently astronauts are no match for Jackass. Paramount’s “Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa” topped the weekend box office with $32 million, according to studio estimates Sunday, sinking three-week champ “Gravity” to...
ALTON — The city of Alton Public Works Department will begin work on clearing overgrowth and brush along Market Street, behind Frew’s Bridal, at 8 a.m. Tuesday.
“This is one of the projects that has been on this administration’s list of things to do,” Mayor Brant Walker said.
The project will also improve connectivity from Third Street to the downtown businesses.
“Our hope is to find the stairs, behind the overgrowth, in good condition where minimal work will be needed for their restoration,” Director of Public Works Bob Barnhart said.
The clearance is expected to be done by Wednesday and inspection of the stairs and surrounding area will immediately follow.
Any questions should be directed to the Alton Public Works Department at (618) 463-3530.
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Get a little warmth at The Great Big Home & Garden Show happening now through February 11th at the I-X Center.
This is the show you have to attend, it will get you motivated to do all the things you’ve been meaning to do to improve your living space. You will get so many amazing ideas. Here are some of my favorites that I think you should check out.
Definitely the outdoor patio gardens. They’re all named after songs. One of my favs was Steve Earle’s “Copperhead Road.”
Brothers Grimm Landscape and Design Co. Stop and see the Frank Sinatra Patio Garden.
Stop by Infinity and try the World’s Best Massage Chairs, I guarantee you won’t be able to leave it.
You’ll find Rito’s Italian Bakery, Deli and Catering at the entrance of the “Patio Gardens” and “U Got Mail display.”
John Deere…need I say more?
You have to vote or bid on my mailbox at the “U Got Mail Display.”
I picked these guys last year too, Weaver Barns LTD, Sheds, Barns, Garages, Cabins, Houses
JINAN, China — Ousted politician Bo Xilai lost his appeal against a life sentence for corruption in his final public appearance Friday before prison — an inglorious end for the...
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The heartwarming reason why parents took newborn photos with 21-year-old son
Chaotic Perfection Photography (LOS ANGELES) — One newborn photographer never got a chance to give her own child the posed photos that new moms and dads love. So she decided that despite 21 years passing, she’d finally take “newborn” photos of her first son.
Rebecca Hayes told ABC News that she got the idea to take the silly photos of her son, Clayton Jensvold, back in March right after photographing one of her clients.
“I threw it out there just sort of joking around,” she recalled.
Hayes, 38, had no idea that her partner and high school sweetheart David Ward would completely be …read more
The Whiskey Off-Road Mountain Bike event will take place on Friday through Sunday. Officials say in the interest of public safety, Prescott National Forest will close a portion of Forest Road 373 on Saturday and Sunday. The closure begins at the junction of Copper Basin Road and FS Road 373 heading north to the 264 trail head. Trail users are being asked to avoid this area and respect all signage during the event.
Ombetja Yehinga Organisation's membership has reached over a million people since its establishment in 2001.
The project strives to reduce the impact of the AIDS pandemic in Namibian society - through music, song, dance, and drama.
In the wake of President Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital last week, the “experts” crowding the media predicted strategic calamity: Vast, violent protests and a wave of terror would sweep the Muslim world in the coming days.
Dato Sri Mustapa bin Mohamed, Malaysian minister of international trade and industry, believes Malaysia and Korea can skillfully navigate the volatile world economy by enhancing partnerships tailored to 21st-century commerce. Since assuming his post in 2009, the economics-trained politician has striven to raise the competitiveness of Malaysian enterprises and bureaucracies, with an emphasis on attracting quality foreign direct investments.
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Both South Carolina and Georgia are seeing changes to state laws in the new year. One law in Georgia brings changes to driver licenses.
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Brian Belski, BMO Capital Markets chief investment strategist, and Tracie McMillion, Wells Fargo Investment Institute head of global asset allocation strategy, discuss what’s happening in the markets as some individual stocks weigh a little heavy on in...
(WKRG) — A young boy sitting with Santa is going viral on social media for his silent message to his mom.
Kerry Spencer posted a photo of her little boy sitting with Santa on her twitter, @Swilua. She writes, “We taught our baby sign language. This is the sign for ‘help.’ You’re welcome.”
As of Monday, the photo has received about 6,700 shares and 26,000 likes.
We taught our baby sign language. This is the sign for "help." You're welcome. pic.twitter.com/i6NkxBf4KP — Kerry Spencer (@Swilua) December 5, 2017
People tweeted back to Kerry saying her son was ‘mispronouncing’ the word. Kerry responded back acknowledging his sign wasn’t perfect, but it is the sign he makes when he needed help.
CAS Strips Russian High Jumper Of Beijing '08 Bronze Medal
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 3:54 PM EDT) -- The Court of Arbitration for Sport said Friday it has rejected an appeal by Russian high jumper Anna Chicherova to an International Olympic Committee decision last year stripping her of a Bronze Medal at the Beijing 2008 summer games.
Chicherova, 35, was disqualified by the IOC in October 2016 after a re-analysis of stored urine samples from the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics tested positive for a prohibited substance, the anabolic steroid known as turinabol.
The CAS dismissed her appeal, confirming the IOC’s decision and disqualifying her...
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OTTAWA — Canada's national unemployment rate was 6.2 per cent in September. Here are the jobless rates last month by province (previous month in brackets):
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Owens Community College Findlay-Area Campus will be collecting recyclable electronics. The recycling drive will be in their B/C parking lot on Bright Road from 10 a.m to 2 p.m. on Thursday. The college is asking area residents to bring in used electronic devices such as computers, cell phones, and cameras. They will not be taking large appliances, televisions, or batteries.
The drive is part of a collaborative effort with a national environmental program called Recycle I.T. The electronics will either be refurbished or broken down for recycle-specific organizations.
NAIROBI,Kenya (AP) — A Kenyan court has released seven doctors who are officials in the medics’ union and who were jailed earlier this week for not calling off a strike by doctors working in public institutions.
The decision to free the seven was made Wednesday by three judges of the appellate court.
About 1,000 doctors outside the court celebrated the officials’ release and held a peaceful march to Parliament and Nairobi’s Freedom Park. More than 5,000 doctors from public hospitals are on strike over pay and to protest Kenya’s dilapidated health care system.
Health minister Dr. Cleopa Mailu told the Senate committee for health that he had agreed to the release of the officials. The union had said that no negotiations would be held until the seven were freed.
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Hair stylist Jennifer Johnson showed us how to do three different back to school hairstyles.
What supplies you should have on hand:
- Tail Comb,
- Wet brush
- Elastics (mini and larger- colored if you want)
- Clippies (Duck bills/regular clippie)
- Water bottle
What products you should have on hand:
- Leave in conditioner (Perfecting Spray by Living Proof)
- Hairspray (Flex by Living Proof)
- Smoother (Easy Rider by Kevin Murphy)
Styles:
1. French Braid (upside down with bun on top)
2. Topsy Tail (many different options)
3. Different pony tails pulled out.
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LeToya Luckett and her fiancé Tommicus Walker tied the knot in Austin, Texas on Sunday.
Luckett, 36, a former member of Destiny’s Child, wore an off-the-shoulder white Vera Wang gown for her big day, while the groom wore a white jacket from Tom Ford and Ermenegildo Zegna pants, according to Essence.
The ceremony was held a lavish mansion in Texas Hill Country. Celebrity guests included Tank and Luckett’s former bandmates, Michelle Williams and Latavia Roberson.
One of Luckett’s two matrons-of-honor was Eudoxie Bridges, who is married to Ludacris.
At the reception, Tank sang “At Last” while the couple had their first dance.
Luckett was previously married in 2016 but pulled the plug just three months later.
A request for comment from Luckett’s rep wasn’t immediately returned.
ORLANDO, Fla. (WANE) – Warsaw kicker Andrew Mevis kicked a 46-yard field goal for Team Armour in the Under Armour All-American game.
Those three points helped lead Team Armour to a 24-21 win over Team Highlight in a showcase of some of the best high school talent in the area.
At Warsaw this season Mevis was 9-for-12 on field goals, 43-for-45 on extra points. He was also featured on our “Fab 15” this year.
Mevis has not yet decided where he will go to school. He has drawn interest from school like Notre Dame, Michigan, Michigan State, Wisconsin, Bowling Green among others.
The New York Yankees erased a two-run deficit in the bottom of the ninth thanks to a Brett Gardner home run and went on to beat the Astros in extra innings – but the game could have turned out differently if not for a very fortunate bounce off the backstop in the top of the 10th.
With a runner on second base, Yankees pitcher Aroldis Chapman fired a 100 mph wild pitch past Sanchez, but the ball bounced perfectly off the backstop and ricocheted back to Sanchez, who was able to spot the ball, snag it and fire a strike to third to catch the runner for the third out of the inning.
In the bottom of the inning, rookie Gleyber Torres hit a walkoff single to drive in Miguel Andujar, and the Yankees won 6-5.
The INSIDER Summary: Gal Gadot and Miley Cyrus were guests on "The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon" Thursday night.
They played an epic game of charades with Fallon and Roots band member Malik B that ended with a tie.
Fallon doubted Gadot's charades skills at first, but is quickly proven wrong.
The game is worth it for Gal Gadot's miming of the song "Born to Run."
Plus, she has a crazy fast guess for one of the summer's biggest movies, "It."
Cyrus then calls Fallon a clown, and nails her own take on "Ring of Fire."
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Community icon Dr. Ed James II, perhaps best known as producer and host of ABC 7’s long-running Black Almanac, passed away on Tuesday, March 13, 2018. James was a civic activist, a fighter for justice, a tireless advocate for his Newtown neighborhood and a keeper of community history. Starting as far back as the 1960s, James, a Booker High School graduate, was fearless in stepping up and sounding out, and he reminded Sarasota that the struggle for equality is ongoing. Before coming to ABC 7 in 1972, according to the local ABC station, “Dr. James served as a columnist and governmental reporter for the Sarasota Journal. He was also the writer/associate producer of Positively Black, a weekly half-hour public affairs program on New York's WNBC-TV. Ed also worked as an editorial assistant at the New York Post.” We also knew James as a leader at the Sarasota County NAACP and many other nonprofits.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Penn Virginia Corp:
* MANGROVE PARTNERS MASTER FUND-CONTINUES TO HAVE CONVERSATIONS WITH PENN VIRGINIA BOARD, PARTICULARLY WITH REGARDS TO STRATEGY AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
* MANGROVE PARTNERS MASTER FUND-ON DEC 6, MET CHAIRMAN OF PENN VIRGINIA TO DISCUSS ISSUES,FRUSTRATION WITH REGARD TO LACK OF PROGRESS IN ADDRESSING ISSUES
* MANGROVE PARTNERS MASTER FUND REPORTS 9.6 PERCENT STAKE IN PENN VIRGINIA CORP AS OF DECEMBER 6 - SEC FILING Source text: [bit.ly/2BBQnmu] Further company coverage:
A serious crash on the A40 has closed the road in both directions this evening.
Police are advising motorists to avoid the area - the section between the Highnam roundabout and the turning onto Two Mile Lane, near Churcham, is shut.
Two vehicles are involved and a police control room spokesman said the closure is likely to be in place for some time.
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Not too many 16U teams across the nation will be able to boast the type of two-headed monster that Team Loaded VA will have on the circuit this spring and summer. Led by 6-foot-8 point-forward Henry Coleman and 7-foot center Mark Williams, the group started off their travel season with a 3-1 record this past weekend in Washington, D.C.
There's no doubt that the four-star pair of 2020 prospects are eager to see where the AAU circuit takes them this year and potentially if they could stick together at the next level.
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See why critics are calling The Assassination of Gianni Versace "The first great show of 2018." All new episodes Wednesday at 10p on FX.
May 2 ONEOK Inc
* ONEOK says effective may 2, 2017, Kevin S. Mccarthy resigned as a director of oneok
* ONEOK says in connection with Mccarthy's resignation, size of board was reduced from 11 members to 10 members Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The storied New York City concert hall is the venue Wednesday evening for a performance by the Dallas Street Choir,,all singers recruited from urban streets and homeless shelters that has been performing since 2015. The singers include Michael Brown, who lives under a bridge in Dallas when it rains and on a hilltop in sunny weather.
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March 31Sinocare Inc :
* Sees Q1 FY 2017 net profit to increase by 0 to 30 percent, or to be 43.9 million yuan to 57.0 million yuan
* Says Q1 FY 2016 net profit was 43.9 million yuan
* The reason for the forecast is increased main business income
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/qv54O1
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Late last night, Pusha T set the internet on fire when he responded to Drake with all kinds of inhumane slander on “The Story of Adidon.” From putting out photos of a young Drizzy in blackface to mocking Drake’s parents’ and Noah ’40’ Shebib‘s multiple sclerosis diagnosis, Push got ugly. Not to mention, outing a child Drake allegedly fathered.
We covered the craziest memes to come out of Pusha’s latest offering, but you also need to see the SoundCloud slander. Press play on “The Story of Adidon” up top to see fans’ thoughts in real time and hit the flip for some comments that stood out.
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Lance Armstrong is coming under fire once again.
The disgraced cyclist is facing a massive lawsuit from the U.S. government.
The Justice Department is suing Armstrong for a hundred million dollars alleging he cheated the government by having the U.S Postal Service sponsor his cycling team.
Armstrong was stripped of his seven Tour De France victories in 2012 after admitting to taking performance-enhancing drugs.
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Inkhosikati LaNtentesa urges parly to fast track Disability Bill 18/04/2017 03:00:00 By Sifiso Nhlabatsi HER Inkhosikati LaNtentesa has urged members of Parliament (MPs) to fast track the Disability Bill which was piloted by the deputy prime minister in order to ensure that people with disabilities are at the heart of every development agenda.
Inkhosikati LaNtentesa was speaking during the media launch of the annual Cheshire Homes 2017 fundraising walk. click here for full edition
A man was found dead inside a Manhattan park early Friday, cops said.
Police responding to the 911 call found the man lying facedown underneath a stairwell at the entrance of Riverside Park near W. 158th St. and Riverside Dr. just after 8 a.m., authorities said.
He did not appear to have any injuries, police said.
The city medical examiner will determine the cause of death.
The victim’s name was not immediately released.
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Today's Video Thin-engineered material almost perfectly redirects and reflects sound
Metamaterials researchers at Duke University have demonstrated the design and construction of a thin material that can control the redirection and reflection of sound waves with almost perfect efficiency. While many theoretical approaches to engineer such a device have been proposed, they have struggled to simultaneously control both the transmission and reflection of sound in exactly the desired manner, and none have been experimentally demonstrated. The new design is the first to demonstrate complete, near-perfect control of sound waves and is quickly and easily fabricated using 3-D printers.
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MILAN May 2 Shares in Banca Carige rose 2 percent on Tuesday, leading gains among Italian banks after the lender said it would sell around 950 million euros in bad loans by the end of June at a price no lower than forecast in its business plan.
Carige, which has been told by European Central Bank supervisors to cut its bad debts, also said late on Friday its chief executive was finalising talks with five banks to carry out a planned 450 million euro ($491 million) share issue.
By 0729 GMT shares in Carige rose 2 percent at 0.26 euros each against a 1 percent rise in Italy's banking stock index . ($1 = 0.9158 euros) (Reporting by Valentina Za; editing by Francesca Landini)
Thomas Edward Tanner, 64, of Alton, died at 1:27 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017.
Visitation will be 10 a.m. until service at noon Thursday, Dec. 14, at Gent Funeral Home in Alton. Burial will be at Rose Lawn Memory Gardens in Bethalto.
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JOHN STRONG: Toivonen has support, back in for Emil Forsberg. Emil Forsberg deflected shot and in! Sweden have scored the opening goal! We'll see who gets credit, if it's Forsberg or it's an own goal. But either way, Sweden are in front.
STU HOLDEN: Well, we've been crying out for Emil Forsberg to take control of this game for Sweden. It's the first time Augustinsson, the left back, has gotten into the attack. As it comes in to Forsberg here, Toivonen pulls out wide. And you'll see the run late. That opens up this space, then, for Forsberg to come centrally. Just watch the little drop of the shoulder as this comes across his body. See you later.
Hits it and it comes off the foot of Akanji in the end. And Sommer, that would've went right into his arms. But if you don't shoot in these situations, that doesn't happen. It opens up-- he has a half yard of space which he creates by himself. And the ball's in the back of the net, and Sweden lead here in St. Petersburg.
Drive past it and you may think it’s a country club, but it’s a new senior living community in Prairie Village where wellness and luxury meet.
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KOCHI: Schools in Kochi shone bright in the CBSE Class X examination, the results of which were announced the other day.Nearly every school recorded 100 per cent pass percentage, while some others said a large number of their students secured the A1 grade.
Rajagiri Christu Jayanthi Public School secured 100 per cent result. Of its 200 students who appeared, 35 secured A1 grade in all subjects. School topper Theresa Soni secured the second place at the national level with 498 marks (99.6 per cent).
The number of students who secured distinction was 183 while 17 secured first class. The other schools with 100 per cent pass percentage were National Public School, Kaloor and Cochin Public School, Thrikkakkara.
Selena Joy Kiriyanthan of Greets Public School, Kaloor, secured A1 grade in all subjects. The school has secured 100 percent pass, with 34 students getting distinction.
× Thousands affected by York County power outages, Central York High School dismissed students
Met-Ed confirmed Wednesday, thousands of York County residents were without power.
Central York School District posted on its website that students were being dismissed at 11:30 a.m. Other businesses, like the York Galleria, were affected for only 10 minutes until power was restored.
According to a Met-Ed spokesperson, a 115 kilovolt transmission line tripped at 9:49 a.m., which resulted in outages to several Met-Ed substations in the York County area. Approximately, 6,000 customers were affected. Service was restored to about 3,200 customers at 10:06 a.m.
The remaining 2,800 customers, Met-Ed reported, should have service restored shortly. The cause has not yet been determined.
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TAMPA (WFLA) – Are you suffering from the flu or a cold? Well, you’re not alone.
According to Sickweather, a mapping system of human health through crowdsourcing, said the common cold, flu and cough are trending in the Tampa Bay area.
How do you know if your illness is the flu or a cold? Both are respiratory infections. Flu symptoms are very similar to a cold with nasal congestion, cough and aches, but you will have a higher fever to start. You will also get a dry, hacking cough with the flu, chills and severe fatigue that could last two weeks.
Colds come on gradually and flu symptoms come on quickly. Flus usually start with a dry throat and nose; a cold usually starts with a runny nose.
The good news is that Sickweather reported that the stomach virus is on the decline.
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Kirk had charges of disorderly conduct and property damage dismissed by the Scottsdale City Court, Ian Rapoport of NFL.com reports.
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Osinbajo meets South East leaders over Biafra, Arewa youth threat
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One of the most renowned and talented singers from Karnataka, a proud Kannadiga, Raghu Dixit is disappointed on a few people in Sandalwood.
The multi-faceted artist who rose to fame with his Kannada songs and his band, The Raghu Dixit Project, is now a successful music director in Sandalwood.
He was one of the people who was responsible for highlighting Karnataka and Kannada's importance. He has shown the world the importance of Kannada janapada songs.
This gem of a person is now extremely sad and disappointed on a few people in Sandalwood. He has been blamed for staying in foreign countries for too long. This baseless blame has made him lose some of the best offers of directing music in KFI, which had upset the artist.
Raghu Dixit expressed his disappointment on the Super Talk Time show, which airs on Colors Super channel, and addressed those people who falsely blamed him and spoke a few words which everyone ought to know.
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Ask any dermatologist about their favorite skin care products and there’s a good chance at least 3/4 of them come from the drugstore. It’s true—while there are plenty of great luxury options out there, that very same innovation has trickled down into what you'll find on the shelves at your local Target or CVS. (We’ll let you in on a little secret: Mass brands put a lot of time and money into research, so there’s quality science behind what goes in the bottle.) Scroll on to discover the exfoliator that'll leave your skin baby-soft, the sunscreen that works on even the most sensitive skin, and the acne treatment beauty pros can’t stop talking about. Your skin—and budget—can thank us later.
Gemma Collins has taken on her own mission impossible as she goes on the hunt for Tom Cruise in a Brentwood country park.
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Before the TOWIE star set off into the wilderness to track down the A-lister, she revealed what she would say to him if she managed to complete her mission.
Gemma told Essex Live: “I’m going to invite Tom Cruise over for a roast dinner, proper Essex style.
“I’d take him to the Thatcher’s for a pint.”
Tom Cruise surprised Brentwood’s mayor on Wednesday (October 4), as he phoned him thank him for letting the production crew film in Thorndon.
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Researchers have been analysing the DNA of witchetty grubs to discover the different species eaten by Indigenous people.
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COVENTRY, R.I. (AP) — Police say a woman in Rhode Island had taken out a gun to investigate a noise when she accidentally shot herself.
Coventry police say the woman slipped Friday night and the gun she was carrying discharged, striking her. She had been looking into a noise she heard from behind her home.
WJAR-TV (http://bit.ly/2iWGKBm ) reports the woman was taken to Kent Hospital to be treated for injuries. Her condition wasn’t clear.
A police investigation confirmed it was an accidental, self-inflicted gunshot wound.
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Jay Park? Of "When I’m in front of you/Even Beyonce’s butt seems flat" infamy? Awright. Reply
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I'm glad Jay's english lyrics weren't cringy! I would've liked a singing feature more than a rapping one though~ Reply
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Disappointing. What happened, Charli? Reply
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I'm really feelin this (just not the rap part)
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jay park ruins this track. the two songs she's put out so far sound like leftovers from number one angel Reply
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Dongfeng in the Bristol Channel, May 28, 2018. As of the end of Leg 9 Dongfeng Race Team leads the Volvo Ocean Race by a single point.
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This image from a video released by the U.S. Marine Corps, that will be shown online only Sunday during the Super Bowl and targeting a young, tough, tech-savvy audience for potential recruits who are looking for a challenge. The high-powered, battle-heavy spot shows Marines deploying off ships in amphibious vehicles, dropping bombs from aircraft and hurling a shoulder-launched drone into the air. U.S. Marine Corps via AP)
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On today’s Sustainable Living Program our topic was Clean Air and EPC’s upcoming annual Clean Air Fair in Tampa. We had guests from Hillsborough County’s Environmental Protection Commission and the Sierra Club Suncoast Chapter. Cars, solar, coal, dirty air in Hillsborough County, the VW settlement, and the Clean Air Fair were the topics of the day. The VW survey we talked about is at: https://floridadep.gov/air/air-director/content/volkswagen-settlement-florida-mitigation-fund#SURVEY
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April 28 Eagle Pharmaceuticals Inc
* Eagle Pharmaceuticals Inc says pursuing development of formulation of Fulvestrant that contains no castor oil, requires one monthly injection - SEC filing
* Eagle Pharmaceuticals - with Fulvestrant, belief is that "can eliminate the current warning in the label by conducting the appropriate clinical trial"
* Eagle Pharmaceuticals - in relation to Fulvestran, "hope to achieve a unique J-code", submit NDA in 2018 Source: (bit.ly/2pqq8Xa) Further company coverage:
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Former model Faviola Dadis, left, reads from a statement at a news conference with her attorney, Lisa Bloom, center, in Los Angeles Monday, March 19, 2018. Dadis, an aspiring actress says she was 17 when actor Steven Seagal sexually assaulted her during a supposed casting session in 2002. At right, Regina Simons who has also accused Seagal of sexual misconduct. Seagal's attorney has not responded to a request for comment about Dadis' allegations. (AP Photo/Andrew Dalton)
Carlos Santana says he was only trying to congratulate Adele on her big night at the Grammys when he said Beyonce "is very beautiful to look at" but "not a singer, singer."
Santana told the Australian Associated Press that Adele can "sing, sing." He said Adele "doesn't bring all the dancers and props, she can just stand there and she just stood there and sang the song and that's it, and this is why she wins."
Santana clarified his stance on Facebook Tuesday , writing that his "intent was to congratulate Adele" and that his comment about Beyonce "was regretfully taken out of context." He adds that he has "the utmost respect" for Beyonce.
Adele beat out Beyonce for the top awards during Sunday's ceremony.
A pair of Fort Bliss soldiers have been missing for about two weeks. Jake Obad-Mathis and Melvin Jones were last heard from at the West Texas military base on Dec. 19, 2016.
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Recently new Panthers offensive coordinator Norv Turner gave some thoughts on the offense to Fox 46 Charlotte.
Turner mostly likes what he sees from Carolina’s group
He also touched on areas Cam Newton can improve. Turner notes he wants to help Newton with his vision and accuracy, among other things. Watch.
More from new @Panthers OC Norv Turner. More specific here on @CameronNewton and what QB1 can improve upon. pic.twitter.com/vGXH7DorbT — Chuck Howard (@chowardFox46) February 2, 2018
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LOS ANGELES — Lin-Manuel Miranda, “Game of Thrones” and a key figure in the #MeToo movement are among the winners of this year’s Webby Awards.
Miranda won the Webby for public service and social activism for his work raising money for charities assisting Puerto Rico in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria.
Susan Fowler, the former Uber employee whose harassment revelations helped lead to the ouster of the company’s CEO and bolstered the #MeToo movement, was named Webbys person of the year.
The awards, which honour internet excellence, were announced Tuesday and will be presented May 14 at a New York ceremony hosted by comedian Amber Ruffin.
Winners from music include Jay-Z, Katy Perry and Lada Gaga.
“Game of Thrones” won for best overall online presence, and the video game phenomenon Fortnite won for best multiplayer competitive game.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - High Liner Foods Inc-
* High Liner Foods Inc - ‍appointment of Henry Demone as company's CEO, effective immediately​
* High Liner Foods Inc says Henry Demone succeeds Keith Decker
* High Liner Foods Inc - ‍Demone will continue to act as chairman of board of high liner foods​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Fish and salad can be enjoyed separately. Combined is a good option, too. Poke is a sushi salad.
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April 12 HyAS&Co.Inc
* Says it will offer an off-floor distribution of 38,000 shares of its stock at the price of 1,540 yen per share, on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on April 13
* Says the limitation for purchase of the distribution is up to 100 shares for each customer
Source text in Japanese:goo.gl/6ckPcj
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El Camino College in Torrance will be the site for the City Section track and field championships on May 25.
The prelims will be held on May 18 at Birmingham High.
The state championships are June 2-3 in Clovis.
(WTNH) — An aspiring new actress hailing from West Hartford, Connecticut may hit your television screens soon!
Sabrina Texidor was named the 2017 winner of the ABC Discovers: Digital Talent Competition in the U.S. This competition aimed to discover and champion high-potential actors through the use of innovative and imaginative ways using technology. The grand prize is a $25,000 talent deal with ABC.
Sabrina entered the competition by selecting and creating a video performing one of the comedy or drama scenes that were made available. All submissions were judged on quality of performance, potential star power and technical skills.
She received the special news while celebrating her birthday in South Africa.
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Liverpool’s superstar forward scored twice against former club Roma tonight.
And he has given the Reds a huge advantage heading into next Wednesday’s Champions League semi-final second leg as a result.
Jurgen Klopp’s team won 5-2 at Anfield this evening, with Salah netting the first two before setting up two more goals.
Roma had little answer as they struggled to deal with the Egypt international.
And only two late goals have given them hope of reaching the final in Kiev next month.
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On Wednesday afternoon, Kendrick Lamar arrived at Columbia University for the annual Pulitzer Prize luncheon, where he was honored for his award in the music category for last year’s Damn.
Lamar, who made history when he became the first hip hop artist to receive the honor, was such an anticipated guest that there was a welcome committee awaiting him before he even entered the building, according to TMZ. Their photos show the Compton rapper smiling with Mia Farrow, whose son Ronan received a Public Service award for his reporting on Harvey Weinstein.
One of the people he greeted was Pulitzer Prize Administrator Dana Canedy, who became the first African-American woman to hold the position when she was selected last year. Canedy tweeted out her enthusiasm: “Damn.!”, she said, referring to the title of K. Dot’s prize-winning album. A young boy (possibly Canedy’s son, Jordan?) stood beside her, equally transfixed.
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So much for Kylie Jenner’s lips and J.Lo’s booty. The new plastic surgery trend is wanting to look like President Donald Trump’s daughter, Ivanka!
Surgeons say women come in wanting Ivanka’s clean, sculpted facial features including her high cheekbones, eyes, nose and face shape.
Tiffany Taylor and Jenny Stuart, two Texas women who sought after Houston-based plastic surgeon, Dr. Franklin Rose, to be the best Ivanka look-alike, had multiple procedures and threw a lot of cash in order to get their ideal look.
Taylor, 33, has spent $60,000 for cheek fillers, multiple breast augmentations, liposuction, a mini eye lift, cheek lift and a nose job. Stuart, 36, spent $30,000 for a nose job, Brazilian butt lift, injectable fillers for her face and breast implants.
Dr. Rose says women are copying Ivanka not just because of her beauty, but her style and elegance as a businesswoman.
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Irish Water is at the centre of fresh controversy today after signalling its intention to draw water from the Shannon and pump it to Dublin.
Centerra Gold (OTCPK:CAGDF +3.1% ) receives an offer for its Kumtor gold mine in Kyrgyzstan from London-listed Chaarat Gold Holdings in a three-way deal that also would involve the country's state-run oil company.
Centerra and Kyrgyzstan have endured a series of disputes over sharing profits from Kumtor.
Under the proposal, Chaarat and Kyrgyzaltyn would acquire Kumtor from Centerra, while Chaarat would then operate the mine and the Kyrgyz state firm would own Kumtor’s preferred equity and be entitled to 50% of the economic benefits of Kumtor.
Under its current arrangement with Centerra, Kyrgyzstan owns a 26.6% stake in the Canadian company, the country's biggest foreign investor and taxpayer.
Milt Jackson and John Coltrane only ever did one record together. But what a record it is.
Recorded in '59 and backed by Hank Jones on piano, bassist Paul Chambers and Connie Kay on drums, the two find a sweet spot and drape it velvet. The wee hours are all cool and mysterious for tonight's music club pick.
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Meet Jazmin Sawyers of Team Great Britain; a 2x Gold Medalist at the 2011 Youth Commonwealth Games, the winner of Team GB's first ever Winter Youth Olympic Medal at Innsbruck 2012, a contestant on the Voice UK, but she still has her eyes set on achieving Olympic Gold at Tokyo 2020.
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Zinke set to tour Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument in Ajo
AJO, Ariz. (AP) — U.S. Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke is continuing his visit of the U.S.-Mexico border in southern Arizona.
After viewing parts of Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge on horseback Saturday, Zinke was scheduled to tour Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument in Ajo on Sunday.
He also plans a short hike of the monument if there is time.
The refuge and the monument are under Zinke's department and located within the Border Patrol's Tucson Sector, which is a busy crossing point for drug smugglers and migrants entering the United States illegally.
Zinke is scheduled to meet Monday with the National Mining Association in the Phoenix area.
He arrived in Arizona last Friday to give the keynote address at the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation's annual convention in the Phoenix suburb of Chandler.
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Not everyone can be Kevin Durant, i.e. kicking back while the Big 3 sneaker companies – Nike, Adidas, and Under Armour – all clamor to sign you to an nine-figure shoe deal. Yet there are plenty of other opportunities out there for professional athletes who are on the up and up but who may not quite be on the same superstar marketability echelon.
For instance, Klay Thompson made headlines earlier this summer when he signed a 10-year deal to remain with Chinese shoe company Anta for a reported $80 million (despite previous signs that he was less than thrilled with their products). Now, another Chinese company has staged a coup by signing Blazers guard C.J. McCollum.
McCollum announced his partnership with Li-Ning via Instagram on Friday.
Baku. 2 March. REPORT.AZ/ French Lawyer Olivier Pardo placed Petition ((PÉTITION POUR FAIRE RECONNAÎTRE LE MASSACRE DE KHOJALY) on website www.change.org for recognition of Kojaly genocide.
Report informs referring to Change.org, petition states that 613 people, including 106 women, 63 children and 70 elders were killed, 1,275 people were captured, the fate of 150 people still remains unknown as a result of massacre committed by Armenians in Khojaly town located in Nagorno-Karabakh region of Azerbaijan.
He notes with sorrow that French people have little information on this tragedy. France being traditional advocate of human rights, attaching a great importance to recognition of war crimes and crimes against humanity, must not hold different attitude with regard to this genocide.
Petition calls government of France and international organizations to recognize Khojaly genocide.
More than 8,000 people endorsed petition so far.
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In the morning thunder is the message, the godhead spurring
her from sleep, shaking her lucid, demanding her to rise, run,
go to the mountain and request the journey. Return to her
dead family, return to her burned home, return to her friends
echoes, their forms metamorphosed into ghosts. And in the
night, all is silent, the storm having passed, the godhead gone.
And in the longest hours she lingers questioning, where the
lightning came, why it flashed, how it struck her flesh, stole
her comfort, seared her bones, electrified her numb, and why
she answered the thunder’s call, why she ever thought to
trust a god, and its wares, peddling its new lives and journeys
she comes to doubt all things above her, all things bright and
hot and shining. When she sleeps, the godhead comes, and
fills her with truth and gratitude and love and bravery. Years
now…
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A Missouri representative has proposed a bill requiring raising the age of people tried in court as adults to 18 years. Republican state Rep. Wayne Wallingford's proposed measure would require anyone under the age of 18 to be prosecuted in juvenile courts, with the exception of 16- or 17-year-olds who have been certified as adults. Missouri is ...
NASHVILLE — The man accused of fatally shooting a woman and wounding six people at a Tennessee church in September faces a 43-count indictment, including first-degree murder, attempted murder and felony civil rights intimidation charges.
The indictment in Davidson County charges 26-year-old Emanuel Kidega Samson in the Burnette Chapel Church of Christ shooting in Nashville. He’s been held without bond since September. His arraignment is Tuesday.
His September arrest affidavit says Samson waived his rights and told police he arrived armed and fired at Burnette.
In October, Nashville Police Detective Steve Jolley testified that a note in Samson’s car referenced a white supremacist’s 2015 massacre at a South Carolina black church. Jolley said Samson also told him he didn’t give much thought to race or religion, and heard voices and had visions.
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BLYTHEVILLE, Ark. — A Blytheville man gets a big surprise tonight when he meets two of his sisters for the very first time.
Terrell Rodgers didn’t have much contact with his father when he was a kid but he came back into his life when he was 14.
Recently he learned that he had three sisters from a relationship his father had during that time.
Rodger was able to get in touch with them and tonight two of his sister made a surprise trip to Memphis to meet their big brother.
“Tonight is the night I’ve met my long lost sisters and my heart is so overwhelmed with joy,” Rodgers said.
Rodgers says he’s been waiting for this moment for 33 years.
He has a big family himself. He’s the father of eight children.
Photojournalists Jonathan Knox and Brooke Billions contributed to this story.
Niger can feed Africa – Osinbajo
The Acting President Yemi Osinbajo says that Niger has the capacity to produce assorted food crops that will feed the African continent. Osinbajo said this when he declared open a two-day Niger State Economic Submit with the theme “Impact Investment for Advancing Agricultural Economy and Innovation” in Minna. The conference, which attracted economic experts, industrialists […] Read Full Story
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OFD Foods, LLC., Albany, Ore., is recalling approximately 197 pounds of beef product that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically rubber.
The beef hash item was produced on Dec. 22, 2016. The following product is subject to recall:
88-oz. pouch of “MOUNTAIN HOUSE FREEZE DRIED SPICY SOUTHWEST BREAKFAST HASH,” with pouch code 3253174 and best by date of Dec. 2046.
The product subject to recall bears establishment number “EST. 1394” inside the USDA mark of inspection. This item was shipped to retail locations nationwide and sold directly to consumers through internet sales.
The problem was discovered when a firm employee reported finding pieces of rubber in the product on June 12, 2017.
This undated photo provided by the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission shows Akayed Ullah, the suspect in the explosion near New York's Times Square on Monday, Dec. 11, 2017. Ullah is suspected of strapping a pipe bomb to his body and setting off the crude device in a passageway under 42nd Street between Seventh and Eighth Avenues, injuring himself and a few others.
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GREENEVILLE, TN (WJHL) – Greene County Commissioner Eddie Jennings’ resolution to adopt a dress code for county commission meetings failed at Monday night’s county commission meeting.
Jennings said he’s heard complaints from constituents about the way some commissioners dress during meetings. Jennings thinks it’s inappropriate to wear things like shorts and jogging pants or to have uncombed hair while representing the county, but fellow commissioners didn’t agree.
In a 3 to 17 vote the resolution failed. “I’ve done what I promised the people I’d do when they came to me to complain. I stood for what they were wanting and I did it so I’ve done all I can do,” Jennings said.
Commissioners we spoke with off camera said Greene County has more important things to worry about than a dress code. Jennings said he’s done with this for now and the county commission has spoken.
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A court has heard how a 23-year-old man found dead in Brackley last week reportedly died of a stab wound to the neck.
Three people appeared at Northampton Crown Court today (July 4) charged with the murder of Augustus "Gus" Davies, who was found dead in Old Town, Brackley, on June 25.
Robert Fields, 22, Simon Atherton, 42, both from Brackley, and Amanda Butler, 39, from Croughton, have appeared in Northampton Magistrates' Court charged with his murder.
Butler and Atherton are also charged with possession with intent to supply class A and class B drugs.
The three defendants were remanded into custody and will appear in court on October 5 to enter a guilty or not guilty plea.
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* Par Technology Corp says Donald H. Foley, an independent member of company's board of directors, has been appointed chief executive officer
* Karen E. Sammon stepped-down as CEO and president of company to assume position of chief of staff in office of CEO
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BOSTON (AP) — Attorneys are preparing for trial in the case of a former New England mafia boss accused of killing a nightclub owner in 1993.
Jury selection in Boston’s federal court will begin Tuesday for the trial of ex-mafia boss Francis “Cadillac Frank” Salemme.
Salemme and co-defendant Paul Weadick are accused of killing federal witness Steven DiSarro to prevent him from talking to authorities about illegal activities by Salemme and others. DiSarro’s remains were found in March 2016 behind a mill in Providence, Rhode Island.
The men have denied participating in DiSarro’s killing.
The trial is scheduled to begin May 9.
Salemme led the New England family of La Cosa Nostra in the early 1990s and entered witness protection in 1999.
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Key Trade Secret Developments Of 2017: Part 2
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 4:10 PM EST) -- The year 2017 brought significant developments in trade secret law, both in the U.S. and abroad. The federal Defend Trade Secrets Act, signed into law in 2016, continues to be the source of the most significant developments in U.S. trade secret law, as courts and litigants begin to grapple with its interpretation and application. In-house counsel and private practitioners should consider trends that promise to shape further developments in the years ahead.
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* Says the net loss of FY 2017 H1 was 15.5 million yuan
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Maestro Jonathan Yates will be the guest conductor at the Greater Bridgeport Symphony's final concert of the season on Saturday, April 22, at the Klein Memorial in Bridgeport. Maestro Jonathan Yates will be the guest conductor at the Greater Bridgeport Symphony's final concert of the season on Saturday, April 22, at the Klein Memorial in Bridgeport.
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The athletic apparels giant has announced it is relocating its Niketown store on East 57th Street to a new space five blocks away come Spring–despite its current lease not expiring for another five years, reports Crain’s. So why the move away from one of the hottest retail avenues in New York City, especially when you’ve committed to paying another five years’ worth of rent? It could have something to do with the fact that the current Niketown space is owned by the Trump Organization, suggests Crain’s:
(AP) – New week’s stunning solar eclipse in the United States will generate as much science as oohs and aahs.
From the discovery of helium to proving Einstein right, great science often comes out of eclipses.
NASA and others will monitor next Monday’s eclipse with an armada of satellites, airplanes, balloons and citizen-scientists looking up from the ground. Scientists will focus on the sun, but they will also examine what happens to Earth’s weather, to space weather, and to animals and plants on Earth as the moon totally blocks out the sun.
The moon’s shadow will sweep along a narrow path, from Oregon to South Carolina.
The system will be on display at CES in a Chrysler 300, but the two companies haven't said how likely it is that you'll see this translate from an experiment to full-fledged production. Having said this, it won't be at all shocking if they move forward. Fiat Chrysler has been keeping up with the Joneses through support for tech like Android Auto or Apple CarPlay, but it's not at the cutting edge compared to the likes of Ford or Tesla. Android gives it a solid framework that, by its nature, is designed for the internet and smartphone tie-ins. And it's not hard to see what Google gains: basing an infotainment stack around Android not only improves Google's stake in the automotive world, but reduces the chances that car makers will use platforms that support CarPlay and other competing technologies.
Family and friends said their final goodbyes to Deavon Jacobs on Saturday.
He was killed last Sunday around 10:48 p.m. at the Motel 6 on Greshamwood Place.
James Henshaw, 39, is accused of shooting Jacobs.
Family members say Deavon is the older brother of missing Richmond woman, 21-year-old Keeshae Jacobs.
Their mother says she's coping with both losses as best she can.
MOSCOW - The total number of civilians, mostly children, who have been evacuated from Syria's besieged eastern Ghouta district since the start of a humanitarian operation has risen to 79,702, Russian defense ministry said on Tuesday.
It said in a statement posted on its website that on Monday, 6,046 civilians left the district via humanitarian corridors.
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Two self-driving cars from the Uber test track in Hazelwood queued up to turn onto Second Avenue the other day. They slipped through the green light, turning left from the Almono site where Uber is, so far, the sole entity.
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Trump wants PR effort on dangers of drugs
President Donald Trump gestures as h speaks about his plan to combat opioid drug addiction at Manchester Community College, Monday, March 19, 2018, in Manchester, N.H.
President Donald Trump is declaring the need for a nationwide public relations effort to convince Americans, and particularly children, to not start using drugs.
He announced a new website — crisisnextdoor.gov — that warned of the dangers of opioids, including fentanyl. He also called for broadcasting “great commercials” during “the right shows” that demonstrate to children “how bad” drugs are.
Trump said tougher borders were needed to prevent the flow of drugs to the United States. He told the audience in Manchester, New Hampshire, that the nation needed a stronger southern border and a crackdown on sanctuary cities — including nearby Lawrence, Massachusetts — that he says supply drugs the nation’s heartland.
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — A case of whooping cough was recently discovered at a Wake County high school, officials said.
A student at Apex High School was diagnosed with whooping cough, Wake County school officials told CBS North Carolina on Monday.
Authorities are trying to identify students who came into contact with the student diagnosed with the illness.
School official said that a letter was sent out to Apex High School parents explaining the situation.
The Wake County Health Department is assisting the school, authorities said.
The decision to silence Big Ben for four years was branded “entirely bonkers” as senior MPs demanded a rethink.
Parliamentary authorities announced on Monday that the bell’s famous “bongs” will ring out on Monday for the last time until 2021.
They insisted the move was necessary to protect the hearing of builders working on a £29 million renovation of Elizabeth Tower, where Big Ben is housed.
But MPs from the committee that originally approved the renovation said they were "astonished" to find it meant Big Ben would not be heard for four years.
They questioned why the famous bell needs to remain silent for so long, and said Parliament needed to reconsider the decision.
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) – The air in Kaohsiung is covered with haze and low visibility as a thick layer of smog shrouded the city's 85 Sky Tower today (Dec.12), and the public is advised to avoid exposure to the unhealthy air, reported CNA.
Out of the 12 EPA stations situated in Kaohsiung city, 11 flashed a red alert for a high index of air pollution, with the highest in Qianjin and Qianzhen districts (AQI159) of the city. Other districts are also reported red and orange levels of pollution.
A red alert with the air quality index (AQI) exceeding 150 is considered "unhealthy for everyone," and members of sensitive groups may experience health effects.
The EPA reminds people in the city to avoid outdoor activities. If it is necessary to go outside, it is advisable to wear a protective mask, and people who have asthma may need to increase the frequency of their use of an inhaler.
Small health insurers have every incentive to get bigger.
That is the takeaway from Tuesday’s announcement that WellCare Health Plans plans to buy privately held insurer Meridian for $2.5 billion. Like WellCare, Meridian specializes in government-sourced business such as Medicaid and Medicare Advantage.
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The country music star played at the NYS Fair in 2013 and the Carrier Dome in 2015, but if the sold-out crowd at his Saturday night concert at the Lakeview Amphitheater proved one thing, it's that Central New York can't get enough of Luke Bryan.
Syracuse.com music critic Katrina Tulloch called Bryan the "hardest working showman I've seen this year."
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Karl Oyston's directorship at Blackpool has been terminated after an extraordinary family feud.
Sportsmail revealed earlier this week that owner Owen Oyston was looking to move his son aside as chairman and that was confirmed on Friday evening.
Crucially, Karl has also left the club's parent company and Companies House documents revealed he resigned.
Karl Oyston's (centre) grip on Blackpool is no more - he has left his role as the club's chairman
Sportsmail revealed Owen Oyston wanted to remove his son as chairman, and it has happened
The Oystons appear to be in a state of disarray amid a £31million bill to former director Valeri Belokon for unfair prejudice.
It's understood Owen Oyston is attempting to sell family assets this week in a bid to finance a second £10m payment to the Latvian.
Belokon still wants to take the League One strugglers over but remains disqualified from being a director by the EFL. Oyston's daughter, Natalie, has become the interim chairwoman.
Flexen (2-1) allowed two runs on six hits and four walks while striking out five over five innings to earn the win over Philadelphia on Sunday.
Flexen turned in his best outing of the season en route to his second straight win, though he hasn't necessarily dazzled anyone in the process; the 23-year-old has a 4.22 ERA and 9:7 K:BB over 10.2 innings over that span. Despite his 7.02 ERA and 2.10 WHIP through four starts this season, it appears he'll stick in the rotation for another turn Friday against the Marlins.
Burial will release a new two-track 12”, “Pre Dawn” / “Indoors,” on October 26. It’s coming on Boddika’s Nonplus label, a break from his usual home on Hyperdub. Listen to 90-second previews of each track via Bleep. It’ll be the second new release from the producer in as many months, following September’s surprise single “Rodent,” which featured a Kode9 remix on the b-side. Earlier this year, Burial released “Subtemple” and “Beachfires,” as well as remixes of Goldie’s 1995 track “Inner City Life” and Mønic’s “Deep Summer.”
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A Florida woman sparked an explosion of a propane barbeque grill being transported in her SUV when police say she lit up a cigarette.
Orlando police Lt. Cindy Lane tells news outlets that the grill was turned on and the propane tank was open in the back of the red Kia Sorento as she left a barbeque at the Central Florida Fairgrounds on Sunday afternoon.
Lane says the woman and her husband were burned and their sports utility vehicle was severely damaged. The couple’s injuries are not considered to be life-threatening.
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The Central Women’s Basketball team lost 106-63 at Iowa Western Tuesday night.
The Raiders slipped to 10-13 on the year with the loss.
Central is back in action Friday evening, hosting North Platte at 5:30.
A person was hit by a train at Leighton Buzzard this afternoon (Saturday) leading to cancellations of services between Milton Keynes Central and Watford Junction.
All lines were blocked for a couple of hours following the incident at around 4pm. Although they have now reopened, disruption is expected to last until the end of the day, with travellers being warned that trains may be cancelled or delayed by up to 2 hours.
One person told the LBO: “I live down the road from the station and I was outside when a high speed train went by and there was an almighty bang.
“Then there were about 20 police in high-vis jackets walking down the line and one rail worker in orange overalls.”
Boat Motor Thefts On The Rise As Summer Recreation Picks Up
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is beginning to see their annual uptick in boat motor thefts.
Douglas County Sheriff, Harvey Gjesdal, says his deputies have responded to several calls regarding the theft of boat motors and contents of boats.
Gjesdal says it’s not a new issue. He sees it each year when the weather begins to warm up and people are beginning to use their boats again for the season…
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PITTSBURGH — Darnell Edge scored 18 points with four 3-pointers, Noah Morgan and Kaleb Bishop added 15 points apiece, and Fairleigh Dickinson beat Robert Morris 73-67 on Saturday to even the season series with the Colonials.
Jahlil Jenkins scored 11 points with seven assists for the Knights (8-15, 5-7 Northeast Conference), who shot 42.2 per cent from the field in winning their third road game of the season.
Trailing by 11 at halftime, Robert Morris closed to 46-41 on Charles Bain's 3, but Edge and Morgan each hit 3s for a 56-43 FDU lead. The Colonials trailed 68-62 on Koby Thomas' 3-point play with 1:06 to go, but got no closer from there.
FDU led 37-26 at halftime after outscoring the Colonials 20-8 in the paint and scoring 13 second-chance points off of 10 offensive boards.
Meet the 77-year-old man from Akwa Ibom state that showed how super strong he is at an event organized in the state.
The man is so strong that 10 men couldn’t bring down his hands at the event.
He also pulled a car with his teeth among other shocking things he did to display his strength. See more photo below;
BOSTON — Harvard University is teaming up with Google to reduce the use of harmful chemicals in building products and materials.
Organizers say the initiative announced Wednesday targets chemicals used in consumer products like furniture and carpets that science has shown have potential negative health effects.
The goal is to create a set of tools using the latest research to inform decisions by large institutions, purchasers and manufacturers with the hope of increasing demand for healthier alternatives. Organizers said there are more than 80,000 chemicals in use, some associated with long-term health and environmental problems.
The collaboration is an initiative of the Center for Climate, Health, and the Global Environment launched Wednesday at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
The centre is led by former Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Gina McCarthy.
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Wilson County sheriff’s deputies and Wilson County Emergency Management Agency divers pulled a vehicle out of the water last Wednesday that was previously reported stolen in Nashville.
According to Wilson County sheriff’s Lt. Scott Moore, the caller reported they were swimming near the boat ramp and saw what appeared to be a car tire, but couldn’t see anything else because of the dark water.
WEMA divers confirmed a vehicle was underwater and, after deputies ran the VIN number, they determined it was previously reported stolen in Nashville.
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An airconditioning unit at the Goonellabah Tavern caught fire this evening.
THURSDAY 5.46pm: GOONELLABAH Tavern bar tender Tahlia Smith was standing in the pub car park with her colleagues while firies attended to the building.
Ms Smith said she was in the kitchen at the time of the brief blaze and saw black smoke coming from the roof.
She and her colleagues helped evacuate the tavern before fire fighters arrived.
The tavern was closed to customers until the site was deemed safe. It is unknown when it will reopen for business.
THURSDAY 5.37pm: A FIRE broke out this evening in an air conditioning unit at Goonellabah Tavern.
Emergency services, including three units from NSW Fire and Rescue, Hazmat, police and ambulance, attended the scene and the fire was extinguished.
No-one was injured in the fire, and everyone who was inside the building have been accounted for.
NSW Fire and Rescue remain on scene until the electricity crews arrive to disconnect power to eliminate the risk of re-ignition.
Jupiter’s move into the sympathetic sign of Scorpio will boost your spirits. Wonderful things are already beginning to appear on the horizon, so raise your sights and look further than petty everyday problems. Above all have confidence in your own ability.
Board closes $5 million deal for Las Vegas freeway widening
CARSON CITY — The Nevada Board of Examiners today closed a deal for the state to pay $5.8 million for 1.5 acres along Interstate 15 for construction of Project Neon in Las Vegas.
The board agreed to allocate $1.3 million to add to the $4.5 million already set aside by the state Department of Transportation for the property, where there are two apartment complexes. The property is needed to widen the interstate.
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Many pregnant women find that sleeping positions they are used to become uncomfortable as the baby grows. They may keep changing positions through the night. It is however, advised that pregnant women sleep on their left side to put pressure off the liver which is found on the right upper side of the abdomen and at the same time put pressure off the veins returning blood from the legs going to the heart. Sleeping on the left side then improves circulation to the heart and allows for the best blood flow to the foetus and kidneys. Pressure on the veins may lead to swelling of the feet.
Eating small meals, many times, instead of one big meal, and sleeping at least an hour after dinner further reduces sleep discomfort due to a bigger tummy and the likelihood of heart burn.
It is also advised that a pregnant woman fold her knees with a pillow in between as she sleeps to reduce back pain resulting from postural changes associated with the growing bigger of the foetus and abdomen.
Learn how to improve memory and boost brain function during two free programs led by brain-health experts and hosted by The Samarkand retirement community, 2550 Treasure Dr., Santa Barbara. Area seniors and their families are invited to attend.
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NEW YORK (AP) — A judge in New York has ruled against the makers of "Sesame Street" in a dispute with the distributor of the upcoming Melissa McCarthy movie, "The Happytime Murders."
U.S. District Judge Vernon Broderick ruled Wednesday that distributor STX Productions can continue to use the tagline "No sesame. All street" in promoting the R-rated film, which features Muppet-like puppets in a comedic crime story.
Sesame Workshop sued last week, seeking to end the inclusion of the tagline in promotional materials ahead of the film's Aug. 17 release.
The company argued that the public would be confused and think the movie was supported by "Sesame Street."
Broderick heard oral arguments Wednesday before issuing his ruling.
He said Sesame Workshop hadn't demonstrated that moviegoers were confused or that sponsors or parents were complaining.
New Delhi: A polling officer presses the 'None of the Above' (NOTA) option while demonstrating the use of the Voter-Verified Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) that is being introduced for the first time during the Delhi assembly elections 2013, in New Delhi on Sunday. PTI Photo by Subhav Shukla(PTI11_17_2013_000033B)
CARSON, Calif. — Ryan Hollingshead had a goal and an assist, helping FC Dallas beat the Los Angeles Galaxy 3-2 on Wednesday night.
Dallas (6-1-5) is unbeaten in its last six games against Los Angeles (5-7-1).
FC Dallas scored two goals seven minutes apart in the first half. Mauro Diaz sent a pass along the top of the 18-yard box and Ryan Hollingshead curled it inside the post in the 33rd minute. It was Diaz’s seventh assist of the year. In the 40th minute, Hollingshead passed it across goal to find Cristian Colman at the far post for a bouncing header.
Carlos Gruezo added a breakaway goal in the 66th for a 3-0 lead.
Los Angeles got on the board in the 69th when Zlatan Ibrahimovic rolled a shot inside the far post following a defensive turnover. He scored on a volley in stoppage time after FC Dallas was reduced to 10 men following Colman’s red card.
New charges are being filed against former Brownsville Fire Chief Carlos Elizondo. He’s accused of accessing the emergency reporting system for the fire department without consent on eleven occasions.
Elizondo was suspended as fire chief last October after being indicted on one count of theft by a public servant and one count of misapplication of fiduciary property. He’s pleaded not guilty to the charges and a trial date is pending.
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Associate Justice Anthony M. Kennedy joins other justices of the U.S. Supreme Court for an official group portrait at the Supreme Court Building in Washington, Thursday. June 1, 2017. Kennedy was named to the high court in 1987 by President Ronald Reagan and took the oath of office in 1988. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) ORG XMIT: DCSA113
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ALBERTVILLE, Ala. — Albertville Police posted a shocking photo on Facebook Saturday morning to remind drivers about the dangers of drinking and driving.
The photo showed a vehicle flipped over on its roof and the driver standing next to it. The post said that the driver was on his way home when he was hit from behind by a drunk driver.
According to police, fortunately, no one was hurt in the incident but the post included emojis at the end warning those of Facebook about the dangers of drinking and driving.
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Aaron Ramsey's goals come with the sinister downside of a celebrity dying
Arsenal and Wales ace Ramsey has a knack of popping up with vital goals from midfield, and he found the net once again as the Gunners struck early against Everton at the Emirates today
However, the 26-year-old’s strikes come with a sinister downside as there is an unfortunate coincidence between his goals and the deaths of famous celebrities.
Fans on social media have unkindly labelled this ‘The Curse of Aaron Ramsey’, with 12 stars having passed away on the same day or shortly after the Arsenal ace has found the back of the net.
With Ramsey adding to his goal tally against the Toffees, celebrities will be keeping their fingers crossed their number isn’t called this time around.
Scroll through the gallery above to see the famous faces who have died immediately after Aaron Ramsey scored a goal.
Turkey wants to open a new border gate with Iraq in cooperation with the central government in Baghdad after it shuts down the existing gate in response to last week's Kurdish independence referendum, Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said.
ANKARA: Turkey wants to open a new border gate with Iraq in cooperation with the central government in Baghdad after it shuts down the existing gate in response to last week's Kurdish independence referendum, Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said.
"We have proposed opening the new Ovakoy gate, west of currently used Habur gate, to Baghdad and we are expecting their support. We will be happy to discuss this with (Iraqi Prime Minister Haider) al-Abadi," Yildirim told reporters, saying the timing of his visit to Baghdad was a work in progress.
Yildirim also said he wanted to boost cooperation with central Iraqi government on economy, defence, security and political issues.
(Reporting by Ece Toksabay; Editing by David Dolan)
BOSTON – Without admitting any wrongdoing, DeVry University reached a $455,000 settlement with Massachusetts on charges that the22 for-profit school made misleading claims about the22 salaries and employment prospects of its graduates. The June 30 settlement includes several requirements that DeVry must meet in discussing the22se statistics going forward.
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April 3 Louis Dreyfus Company:
* FY volumes shipped to destination of 81 million tons, remaining stable versus 2015
* Market fundamentals are unlikely to be very different in 2017
* Agility in adapting to changing market conditions will remain critical
* Oversupply, market shocks, geopolitical dynamics, adverse weather conditions were difficulties agribusiness industry had to face during 2016 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Ayesha Curry took to Instagram to announce that she is pregnant with the couple’s third child.
The picture was of Ayesha in a white shirt that read “Preggers” with the caption, “Heyyyy how did this happen?! Curry party of 5. Feeling very blessed… and very sick. Yippie! #curryfor3.”
The new baby will join their two older sisters: Riley, aged 5 and Ryan, aged 2.
Prosecutors say the death of a 69-year-old woman whose body was found in a building at a Bayonne public housing project is considered suspicious.The body was found early Sunday in a third-floor unit of the building at East 50th Street and Avenue E.But the victim's name and other details about the death have not been disclosed by Hudson County prosecutors.Neighbors who live near the unit where the woman was found told The Jersey Journal that they didn't hear anything and didn't know the people who lived in the unit.
Take a look at this amazing footage of five newborn lynx kittens
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Meeting the Brave is The Signal's six-part video series taking a unique snapshot into the valiant efforts taken by six local veterans to protect freedom and the values we have as Americans. The series is hosted by Vietnam War veteran and Santa Clarita resident Bill Reynolds, one of the “Boys of ’67,” Charlie Company, 4th/47th, 9th Infantry Division.
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Meeting the Brave is The Signal’s six-part video series taking a unique snapshot into the valiant efforts taken by six local veterans to protect freedom and the values we have as Americans.
The series is hosted by Vietnam War veteran and Santa Clarita resident Bill Reynolds, one of the “Boys of ’67,” Charlie Company, 4th/47th, 9th Infantry Division.
April 10 Jack in the box Inc -
* Announces upcoming CFO retirement
* Jerry Rebel plans to retire as company's chief financial officer in 2018
* Company will begin an external search for a new CFO, and Rebel will continue to serve as CFO until after appointment of a successor Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay — A prosecutor in Uruguay is asking for formal charges against a former vice-president of the South American country.
Lawmakers accepted Raul Sendic’s resignation last year amid corruption accusations involving his tenure as head of state oil company ANCAP. It was the first time a vice-president had stepped down in Uruguay.
Prosecutor Luis Pacheco on Monday also requested charges against eight other senior officials at ANCAP and its subsidiaries. A judge must now decide if Sendic goes to trial.
The corruption allegations surfaced after a weekly publication reported that between 2010 and 2013, Sendic used corporate credit cards to make purchases at jewelry, electronics, furniture and other stores apparently unrelated to his official business.
He’s also accused of abuse of office over some contracts.
Sendic has repeatedly denied wrongdoing.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - CF Industries Holdings Inc:
* CF INDUSTRIES ANNOUNCES TENDER OFFER FOR UP TO $200,000,000 OF 7.125% SENIOR NOTES DUE 2020
* CF INDUSTRIES - INTENDS TO FUND PURCHASE OF NOTES IN TENDER OFFER WITH CASH ON HAND Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Before the Missouri man died earlier this month with his wife of 77 years holding his hand, Raymond Breuer remarked to a nurse that if his spouse passed away about that time they should be buried in the same casket.
Velva Breuer passed away 30 hours after her husband’s death Aug. 4, and Raymond’s wish came true.
The Columbia Daily Tribune reports that the Breuers, in a single casket and holding hands, were buried Friday near their parents and other relatives near St. James.
Raymond lived to be 97, Velva 96. They had six children, three of whom survive, and great-great grandchildren.
The Breuers grew up near each other in Dawson Township in rural Phelps County and were married in 1940.
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Northwestern's Samuel Brooks (1) sacks American's quarterback Tyree Bibby in the first quarter during American High School vs Northwestern High School football game at Traz Powell Stadium on Saturday, August 27, 2016. Al Diaz adiaz@miamiherald.com
March 29 Euronext:
* Has noted EU antitrust regulators' decision to block LSE/Deutsche Boerse deal
* The LSE's clearing arm, LCH, is one of the world's biggest, and the exchange had agreed to sell its LCH's Paris arm to French bourse Euronext if the merger went ahead. That sale will now not happen, the LSE said.
* Euronext Chief Executive Stephane Boujnah said on Wednesday that it was still willing to buy the LCH clearing business. Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
In a 2014 court case, Angel said that in nearly 40 years of owning the property, he'd "engaged in little active management of the timbered area of the subject property." Critics such as Jody Wiser of Tax Fairness Oregon say the standards for the tax deferrals for forests and small farms are too lax and that urbanites are gaming the system. "It's beyond a tax break," says Wiser, who has testified in Salem against expanding such deferrals. "Homeowners are getting subsidized so they can enjoy their own land."
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Lungisa back in chamber
Councillor out on bail pending appeal returns ‘happy to work’
ANC councillor Andile Lungisa made a triumphant return to the Nelson Mandela Bay council yesterday, receiving roaring applause from protesting ward committee members.
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Mealey's Insurance - Insurer Was Not Entitled To Rescind Policy, California Panel Says In Reversal
SAN FRANCISCO - A California appeals panel on June 12 reversed a lower court's finding that an insurer was entitled to rescind an "Owners, Landlords & Tenants Liability Coverage" insurance policy, finding that the insurer failed to satisfy its burden of showing that the insured made material misrepresentations on the insurance application (Victor Duarte v. Pacific Specialty Insurance Co., No. A143828, Calif. App., 1st Dist., Div. 2).
Prediction Our panelists predict what will be the big surprise out of this year's Super Bowl half-time show.
About Carer Support Group Newtownabbey (Daytime)
The peer support group gives people the opportunity to meet with others who understand some of what they are going through. Run by a facilitator, the sessions offer a chance to ask questions, get information and share experiences in a safe and supportive environment.
Jason Pierre-Paul is giving us a lesson in fireworks safety.
The Buccaneers defensive end posted photos on Instagram of his mangled hand from three years ago from when he blew part of it off handling fireworks.
Warning: The image below is very graphic.
"One of the greatest American traditions in celebrating 4th of July is with fireworks. Unfortunately, tomorrow someone will be injured playing with fireworks," Pierre-Paul wrote on Instagram. "We are celebrating the birthday of our great nation. I'm glad to still be alive to show you the outcome of what happened to me.
"Please don't feel sorry for me, trust me your boy fine even with missing fingers lol. Be safe out there otherwise, this can be you."
Pierre-Paul has returned to the NFL after the injury — he's currently prepping for his first season with the Buccaneers. But he missed most of 2015 recovering from the accident.
Last season, he recorded 8.5 sacks and 68 tackles with the Giants.
A pregnant woman identified as Patience Amadi has been kidnapped by unknown gunmen in Omurelu Community in Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State.
It was gathered that the kidnappers broke into the apartment of the victim, with intention to kidnap the husband of the woman, a former Local Government councilor but he escaped through the window.
A source within the community who confirmed the incident said the armed criminals went away with the pregnant woman when they could not abduct the husband.
The source also disclosed that the hoodlums now engaged in breaking into people’s apartment.
In the meantime, no contact has been established between the family and the kidnappers.
The Police at Elele Town Divisional Headquarters said they had just been informed about the development, promising to commence manhunt for the kidnappers.
(Corrects headline to say termination fee was revised; termination fee now $198 mln, not $150 mln)
March 30 PrivateBancorp Inc:
* Amendment to agreement and plan of merger with Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) revises amount of termination fee to be $198 million - SEC filing
* Original merger agreement provided that termination fee of $150 million would be payable by PrivateBancorp to CIBC upon termination of merger agreement Source: bit.ly/2njFgTI Further company coverage:
TORONTO, Canada — An 18-year-old suspected shoplifter landed a new job after a Toronto police officer chose to buy him the interview outfit he was accused of stealing.
Last week, Constable Niran Jeyanesan was called to a Walmart in reference to a reported theft, according to BBC. Upon arrival, Jeyanesan learned the teen had attempted to steal a dress shirt, a tie and socks.
“These are not usual items for someone to steal, so I was intrigued by it,” Jeyanesan told TPS News. “He was apprehensive to talk about it, at first, but he began to open up.”
Jaeyanesan eventually learned that the teen’s father was sick and he wanted to get a job to help out.
Several days later, the 18-year-old called Jeyanesan to let him know he got the job.
“As police officers, we want to solve the problem,” he said. “In many cases, charging someone is the best way to solve the problem. Sometimes, it’s not the best solution.”
WIN’s next breakfast meeting features comedian Karyn Ruth White as keynote speaker Thursday, Oct. 26 at 7 a.m. at Atlantis Casino Resort Spa in Reno.
White also owns Denver based Laugh and Learn Productions, LLC.
Generally the monthly WIN breakfasts are on Friday, but with Nevada Day this month, it will be on Thursday.
Cost for the breakfast is $15 for WIN members and $30 for non-members. RSVPs are encouraged. For details or to RSVP, go online at: http://www.winevada.com.
The police have blocked Highway 4 in both directions between the Mesubim and Aluf Sadeh Interchanges following the collapse of a pedestrian bridge.
Rescue workers are trying to free two people trapped in a truck underneath the bridge. One of them, the driver, suffered serious injuries.
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April 10 Hi-level Technology Holdings Ltd :
* Expected that consolidated net profit of group for three months period ended 31 march 2017 will be no less than hk$6.5 million
* Expected result mainly attributable to, increase in group's revenue during three months period ended 31 march 2017
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The MacArthur girls and Irving boys swim teams placed in the top three at the District 6-6A meet held Jan. 17. The MacArthur Lady Cardinals, led by Swimmer of the Meet Kayla Christian, finished third as did the Irving boys team. In the girls’ division, Irving finished sixth and Nimitz 7th. In the boys standings,…
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MILLERSVILLE, Md. — Fire officials say a man has been taken to a Maryland hospital with “catastrophic injuries” to both hands after setting off fireworks.
The Anne Arundel County Fire Department said in a news release Wednesday that firefighters responded to a report of a person injured by fireworks around 9:15 p.m. Tuesday in Millersville.
Investigators found that the injured person was attending a large outdoor party, where a number of attendees had brought illegal fireworks.
Investigators say the 21-year-old victim held a mortar tube in one hand and dropped a lit mortar into it with his other hand. The mortar was upside down, and the explosion caused “catastrophic” injuries to his hands, which the department described as critical but not life-threatening.
No one else was hurt, and no criminal charges were filed.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Medicare says it plans to require hospitals to post their standard prices online and to make electronic medical records more readily available to patients.
The head of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Seema Verma, said Tuesday the initiative reflects the Trump administration’s effort to encourage patients to become decision makers in their care.
Hospitals are required to disclose prices publicly, but the latest change would put that information online in machine-readable format that can be easily processed by computers.
Likewise, many health care providers already make computerized records available to patients, but starting in 2021 Medicare would base part of a hospital’s payments on how well they do.
Verma also announced Medicare is starting a comprehensive review of how it will pay for costly new forms of immunotherapy.
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CAIRO, April 5 Egypt's Naeem Holding on Wednesday started a private placement for a real estate fund worth 1 billion Egyptian pounds ($56 million), the company's chief executive officer Yousef Al Far said at a news conference.
The placement will take place over one month and will be followed by an initial public offering for the fund before the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, due to start at the end of May.
Al Far said the fund's duration was three years and it was expected to make a profit of at least 26 percent a year.
The minimum investment for the private placement is 10 million pounds and for the public offering 50,000 pounds.
The firm also plans to launch another real estate fund before the end of the year, Al Far said.
($1 = 17.9500 Egyptian pounds) (Reporting by Ehab Farouk; Writing by Asma Alsharif; Editing by Jane Merriman and Mark Potter)
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The Edhi Foundation Lahore had provided free treatment and medicines to 110946 patients in its free dispensary situated Allama Iqbal Town here, during year 2016.
The foundation had admitted 6494 missing persons including women and children in Edhi Home Gulberg and Bilquess Edhi Home Township from which 1753 persons were sent to their homes after searching their home addresses, EF spokesman said on Sunday.
The foundation had shifted 994 dead bodies and 2527 injured persons to their homes from hospitals in different accidents in the metropolis, he added.
The volunteers of Edhi Foundation had provided their services in shifting 67785 patients and 18650 dead bodies to hospitals from houses and houses from hospitals, in 2016.
The foundation had provided free meals to 131118 persons from Edhi Free Lunger and buried 296 unclaimed bodies, the spokesman added.
About Befriending and Bereavement Support Service
Age Concern North Dorset's 'friendship' and bereavement support service aims to address the needs of older people by: enabling them to regain confidence by removing the isolation lonely people often feel; helping the bereaved by providing social activities, interest groups and outings; providing advice and signposting to other services; providing practical and emotional support to the carers of older people. Befrienders offer one to one support and there are tea and chat groups in various locations around Sturminster Newton.
Kidd-Gilchrist totaled 17 points (8-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt), four rebounds, four assists, four steals and one block in 34 minutes during Monday's 116-103 victory over the Thunder.
Kidd-Gilchrist came to play Monday, chipping in across the board. He finished with season-high totals in both assists and steals, while adding a very efficient 17 points. He has been better of late, displaying some of the upside that we know he has. While he won't deliver big scoring numbers like this every night, he is worth an add in most leagues as a player who can contribute across the board.
The Steelers wrapped up their draft-class signings Wednesday.
The team announced that first-round pick T.J. Watt had signed his four-year rookie deal.
The Wisconsin linebacker — who is of course the brother of Chargers fullback Derek Watt — had 11.5 sacks in his final college season.
Like his other brother, some guy named J.J., he made the transition from offense to defense, and is still learning.
The Steelers are constantly looking for young pass-rushers to groom while waiting for James Harrison to stop producing, and he’ll fall into line there along with former first-rounder Bud Dupree.
Game 1 of the Warriors-Trail Blazers series was a surprisingly competitive and intense affair thanks, in large part, to the performances of Portland’s backcourt duo of Damian Lillard and C.J. McCoullum.
The two combined for 75 points and about 70 minutes of trash-talking with Golden State’s most willing talker, Draymond Green. At one point, Green missed a dunk, which prompted McCollum to give him some free fitness advice.
CJ McCollum told Draymond Green he needed to do more calf raises after missing a dunk. …and then said it again in his postgame presser pic.twitter.com/3SPfsO2FIm — Sam Hustis (@SamHustis) April 17, 2017
Unfortunately for McCollum and company, Green’s calves were plenty strong on the defensive end, where he took over the game down the stretch and came up with a huge block on Lillard in crunch time.
Golden State took Game 1 by a score of 121-109. Game 2 is scheduled for April 19 at Oracle Arena.
March 19(Reuters) - Shandong Astro-century Education&Technology Co Ltd
* Says it plans to invest 10 million yuan to set up a wholly owned educational technology unit in Shandong
Source text in Chinese:goo.gl/WZtKj3
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NEW YORK, May 30 (Reuters) - Movie producer Harvey Weinstein has been indicted on charges of rape in the first and third degrees, and criminal sexual act in the first degree, Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance said in a statement on Wednesday.
Weinstein's indictment by a grand jury follows his arrest and court appearance last Friday. Weinstein has been accused of sexual misconduct by more than 70 women, with some allegations dating back decades.
He has denied having had nonconsensual sex.
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A Jeffersontown man has been indicted for manslaughter months after a crash that killed a 57-year-old Louisville woman.
Last week, a Shelby County grand jury indicted 33-year-old David E. Moore, Jr. on charges of second degree manslaughter and operating a motor vehicle under the influence of intoxicants.
According to court documents, it's his third DUI offense.
The charges stem from a crash that took place on Friday, Sept. 2, 2016. Kentucky State Police say Moore was driving a 1997 silver Mercedes north on Taylorsville Road, when he crossed the center line of the roadway and hit a 2013 Toyota Corolla driven by the victim, 57-year-old Julie Hedden Mundt.
Mundt was pronounced dead at the scene.
At the time, Moore was taken to University of Louisville Hospital with injuries.
He was booked in the Shelby County Detention Center on the new charges over the weekend.
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For the second time in a week, police and paramedics today treated a person for a suspected drug overdose who was dropped on a South Side street.
Police were called about 12:50 a.m. to West Glenaven Avenue for a woman passed out on the ground. She was revived by paramedics and taken to St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.
On Monday a man was treated for a drug overdose on the same street for a heroin overdose. He was also taken to St. Elizabeth.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Merck & Co Inc said its chief executive, Kenneth Frasier, was resigning from U.S. President Donald Trump's American Manufacturing Council, following the recent events in Charlottesville, Virginia.
A gathering of hundreds of white nationalists in Virginia took a deadly turn on Saturday when a car plowed into a group of counter-protesters and killed at least one person in a flare up of violence.
Trump said "many sides" were involved, drawing fire from across the political spectrum for not specifically denouncing the far right.
"America's leaders must honor our fundamental views by clearly rejecting expressions of hatred, bigotry and group supremacy, which run counter to the American ideal that all people are created equal," the tweet said. (http://bit.ly/2fFnITM)
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - Cooper Companies Inc:
* COOPER COMPANIES INC SAYS CEO ROBERT WEISS' FY 2017 TOTAL COMPENSATION WAS $6.6 MILLION VERSUS $6.5 MILLION IN FY 2016 - SEC FILING Source text: (bit.ly/2GGvrtK) Further company coverage:
CHARLOTTE – Susan G. Komen Charlotte recognized Joanne Monaco as top individual and team fundraiser after the chemotherapy nurse raised more than $33,000.
Her son, Jeff Monaco, held a golf tournament in May in Exton, Pennsylvania. Monaco also held a tournament at Raintree Country Club the help of her son, Tim, and her husband, Bruce.
Monaco added a Jazzercise fundraiser in October.
She and her sons are planning an eighth annual golf tournament in Pennsylvania and fourth annual in Charlotte. The Charlotte date is scheduled for May 22 at Raintree County Club.
Monaco has worked as a chemotherapy nurse with Oncology Specialists of Charlotte for more than 10 years. She encourages women to get mammograms and not ignore unusual symptoms.
Visit www.KomenCharlotte.org or www.OncologyCharlotte.com for details.
Members of the Huron OPP were on scene at a house in Vanastra early Tuesday morning dealing a person who was barricaded in a house.
Officers say they responded to the property on Vanastra Road around 1 a.m., the individual surrendered to police around 5:30 a.m.
OPP Negotiators, OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit, OPP Emergency Response Team and OPP Canine Unit assisted Huron County OPP throughout the call.
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Police say safety concerns arose while they were interacting with the man and because of that officers decided to contain the home.
The public is asked to steer clear of the area.
Madeline will be walking in another fashion show in New York on Monday, and also has plans to go to Paris fashion week, model in Los Angeles, show her line of clothing in Denver and model in London, her mother said.
Kim Crowell, senior curator, gives a behind-the-scenes tour at the Seabee Museum in Port Hueneme, discussing the process of building the museum’s 14,000-item archive with collections dating back over 100 years. Some of the treasures not on display in the regular museum include a hand and leg of a Sadam Hussein statue torn down in the 1990s during Operation Desert Storm, hundreds of knick-knacks collected from civilians all over the world by Seabees on deployment, art and military recruitment posters, a model ship used for training and much more.
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April 3 Toyota Motor North America Inc:
* Toyota Motor North America Inc reported its u.s. March 2017 sales of 215,224 units, a decrease of 2.1 percent from march 2016 on a volume basis
* "In March, luxury utility vehicles continued to move off dealer lots"
* With the same number of selling days in March 2017 compared to March 2016, sales were down 2.1 percent on a DSR basis Source text: (toyota.us/2nwjHPO) Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom: +91 806 749 1136)
Turning very humid the next 24 hours. Showers and thunderstorms become likely by Saturday afternoon. Nate is forecast to be a hurricane making landfall early Sunday along the Louisiana coast. Numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected Sunday with gusty winds and a Marginal Risk of Severe Storms. Rain chance will ease early next week. Temperatures will be quite hot with highs near 90 and heat indices near 100 mid week. Cooing to seasonable levels by late in the week and drier. First Alert Meteorologist
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A 15-year-old who lost his wallet on Iceland is now the subject of a search by the man who found it. Hallgrimur Oskarsson told The Extra he has found the small black coloured wallet yesterday in the town of Hverager i, a municipality in the south of Iceland located 45km to the east of Reykjavik.
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Comedy legend George Wallace is back on the big screen!
Wallace is a part of the star-studded Grow House cast which stars DeRay Davis, Lil’ Duval, Martin Starr, Snoop Dogg, and Faizon Love.
Find out all about the movie and hear George’s take on Easter and United Airlines in the exclusive interview below.
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Update: 3:45PM NATIONAL football coach Christophe Gamel was hosted to a function at the Vodafone Fiji headquarters in Tamavua, Suva this afternoon.
He was joined by the Fiji FA president Rajesh Patel, Fiji FA outgoing CEO Bob Kumar and technical director Ravinesh Kumar.
Gamel also mingled with the Vodafone Fiji staff and showed some skills and competed with the staff.
Gamel�s first task will be to coach the national side to the 2018 FIFA Stage three World Cup qualifiers against New Zealand and New Caledonia.
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PARKLAND (CBSMiami) – An arrest has been made at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
The brother of confessed school shooter Nikolas Cruz was taken into custody Monday afternoon.
18-year-old Zachary Cruz was arrested at 4:30 p.m. for trespassing at Stoneman Douglas.
The arrest report states that Cruz received “prior warnings by school officials to refrain from entering the school campus.”
Cruz was riding his skateboard around the school campus.
He indicated he wanted to be on campus to “reflect on the school shooting and soak it in,” per the arrest report.
Cruz’s bond was set at $25.
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Icelandic singer Sóley has announced her next album. ‘Endless Summer’ will be released via German label Morr Music on May 5 2017. As a taster of what’s to come, you can now hear the first track to be unveiled from the new LP—a wistful piano ballad called “Never Cry Moon.”
The phrase might ring a bell to keen eyed sóley fans: if so, maybe it’s from this Instagram post, taken back in June 2016.
Sóley says, of the new LP: “The idea for the album came pretty randomly one night in beginning of January 2016 when I woke up in the middle of the night and wrote a note to myself: ‘Write about hope and spring’. So I painted my studio in yellow and purple, bought a grand piano, sat down and started playing, singing and writing.”
Further reading:
Check out Sóley’s guide to being a vegetarian in Reykjavík here, and an in-depth interview we did with her in March 2016 here.
Ted Vansant of New England Solar Garden Corp. looks out over the capped landfill off Sterling Drive on Friday afternoon. (Karen Bobotas/for The Laconia Daily Sun)
Cops get a tip and wait outside a Costco exit just as the suspects emerge with the stolen goods! Caught on cam in TALAT!
The Morning Joe panel discusses Vice President Pence's remarks to Peter Alexander about this weekend's violence in Charlottesville, Virginia and why the WH should denounce racism clearly.
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CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Jay Bruce's leadoff solo home run in the bottom of the eighth inning brought the Cleveland Indians all the way back from a five-run deficit to tie ALDS Game 2 at 8-8.
Bruce crushed a 3-1 pitch from Yankees reliever David Robertson 410 feet into the bleachers in left center field. It was Bruce's second home run of the postseason, after homering in Thursday's 4-0 Indians win.
The Indians trailed by as many as five runs at 8-3 after ace pitcher Corey Kluber allowed six runs on seven hits, including home runs to Gary Sanchez and Aaron Hicks.
But Francisco Lindor's grand slam in the sixth inning cut the New York lead to one run before Bruce's heroics in the eighth.
Bruce set a career high with 36 home runs in the regular season, driving in 101 runs.
The man police were searching for was found safe Saturday morning.
According to police, Calvin Lee King had not gone home nor contacted any of his friends.
King was last seen in the Waco area on Jan. 11 after 10 a.m.
King has onset dementia resulting from a car crash.
The McLennan County Sheriff's Office said deputies found King near Lincoln City Road in Elm Mott around 11 a.m.
King was taken to Providence Hospital where he was evaluated and released to his caregiver.
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EMBED >More News Videos Crash at I-45 North at Crosstimbers knocks barrier into HOV lane causing big traffic backups.
Officials shut down the HOV lane of the North Freeway after a wreck pushed a concrete barrier into the path of traffic.The accident occurred on the northbound lanes near Crosstimbers just before 11 a.m. Monday. Traffic was backed up in the area as northbound freeway lanes were affected as well.There's no word if anyone was hurt in the accident.
The Weston High girls volleyball team split two games over two days, sweeping Bethel Wednesday, Oct. 4, before falling in four games to Pomperaug Thursday, Oct. 5.
Weston 3, Bethel 0
The Trojans beat Bethel 25-16, 25-17, 25-15 on Wednesday. Taryn Seigel had 12 points, five kills and seven digs while Eliza Maestri scored 11 points and added five digs and five kills. Grace Donnelly had 22 assists, and added five points and three digs.
Pomperaug 3, Weston 1
Pomperaug won the final game after Weston rallied to take the third game, 25-22. The Panthers won the first game 25-23, the second 25-13 and clinched the match by winning the fourth game 25-14.
Jordan Baisley had nine points, two aces and one dig for Weston. Seigel had eight kills, six digs and five points.
Donnelly had 17 assists, four aces and 12 digs.
The Trojans, now 4-7 overall and 2-3 in the SWC, travel to Stamford High for a non-league game Tuesday, Oct. 10, at 4 p.m., then visit Joel Barlow High Wednesday, Oct. 11, at 5:30 p.m.
The Nasha Niva journalist performed a truly civil deed during the "parliamentary elections" this autumn. Yahor Martsinovich recorded that authorities had twice inflated the turnout - from 25% to 51% at the 205th voting station of the 97th constituency of Minsk, where sole trader from the UCP Hanna Kanapatskaya and Tatsiana Karatkevich from the Tell the Truth campaign were taking part as candidates.
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The work on Highway 4 following the collapse of the bridge near Bnei Brak will continue throughout the night, Israel Police said on Monday night.
Highway 4 remains closed in both directions from the Geha interchange to the Aluf Sadeh interchange. The exit from the Givat Shmuel interchange (Bar-Ilan) on Route 471 is closed to the north. The exit from the Aluf Sadeh interchange to Highway 4 northbound is closed as well.
A Professional Training on how to spot child abuse and what each department’s job is in dealing with reports of child abuse or neglect was held at the Brownfield Police Department on Thursday, April 13. Speakers were Crystal Cash who is the Children’s Protective Services Investigative Supervisor and John Wuerflein of the Child Advocacy Center. There were 32 in attendance including representatives of the Police Department, DPS, Our Promise Youth Academy, Juvenile Probation and school personnel. Pictured are Jeff Rolan and Kitha Tankersley registering for the training.
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Officials from the Malawi Electoral Commission have ruled out constituency and ward demarcation exercise as earlier planned.
MEC chaiperson Jane Ansah said this was due to lack of data base.
Instead, she said the demarcation exercise will be done in 2020 using the 2018 population census.
The law provides that the constituency and ward demarcation exercise be done every five years.
Ansah met elections stakeholders on Monday in Lilongwe.
But the director of elections in Malawi Congress Party (MCP) said the party is disappointed by the failure to demarcate some constituencies and wards.
"Some of the constituencies and wards are too big for one person. The vastness o their areas make them not to work efficiently and effectively," he said.
Currently there are 193 constituencies and some quarters of society feels this is too many for the small Malawi with just 17 million people.
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Anton Walkes has been handed the right-back role on his Pompey debut.
The arrival from Spurs slots into Kenny Jackett's defence for the visit of Doncaster Rovers this afternoon.
That releases Nathan Thompson to join Ben Close in the centre of midfield as the Blues seek to solve that positional problem.
There's also a bow for Stephen Henderson, who returned to Fratton Park on transfer deadline day, marking a second spell.
Jackett makes four changes to the side which lost to Shrewsbury last weekend, with Adam May suspended and Kal Naismith, Luke McGee and Jamal Lowe dropping to the bench.
There are recalls for Matty Kennedy and Connor Ronan, serving in the attacking three.
And once again leading scorer Brett Pitman is named among the substitutes.
Pompey: Henderson, Walkes, Burgess, Clarke, Donohue, Close, Thompson, Evans, Ronan, Kennedy, Hawkins.
Subs: McGee, Chaplin, Pitman, Lowe, Naismith, Deslandes, Widdrington.
If you have a 4K TV, I have something you'll want to watch on it. It's a new video that captures some of the best parts of Eastern Idaho from the eyes of a drone.
I will admit this is not a "new" new video. The footage was captured in late August of 2016, but I didn't notice it then. So, to me, it's new.
This video plays like a greatest hits for the eastern part of our state, including some locations that I haven't seen really good video of recently. Bonus! Cave Falls, Warm River, Ammon and Upper Mesa Falls are all featured.
North American stock markets were surging this morning in a broad advance across most sectors to start the week.
The S&P/TSX composite index was up 120.35 points to 15,153.73, after 90 minutes of trading.
In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 154.13 points to 22,012.45. The S&P 500 index was up 25.93 points to 2,467.25 and the Nasdaq composite index was up 78.78 points to 6,335.34.
The Canadian dollar was trading at 78.76 cents (U.S.), down from an average price of 78.83 cents on Friday.
The September crude contract was up 26 cents to $49.08 per barrel and the September natural gas contract was down four cents to $2.94 per mmBTU.
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2:40 Texas woman convicted of voter fraud says she voted Republican Pause
0:46 Dozens rally at Tacoma's Northwest Detention Center after Seattle arrest
1:00 Blue Valley football coach Eric Driskell on life support
10:29 Police chief, sheriff talk about officer accused in rape
2:07 How to make green chili in an Instant Pot
1:28 Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback wants to build an airport to rival KCI
7:51 Coach Gregg Marshall on Loyloa: 'We knew coming in here that this was going to be a battle'
2:13 What does U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement do?
1:28 Uniquities to expand in Old Town
One shopper was so fed up they launched a petition to the Government, calling on the German store to make scanning at its checkout lanes slower.
The petition called for the budget supermarket slow down its ultra-fast scanning to ''make it easier to pack items''.
It read: ''It's a common experience now to be rushed at Aldi while cashiers launch our food items through at a rate we can't keep up with and then ask us for money while we are scrambling to organise a huge pile of food in time.''
The rally was this week rejected by the Government, however, because ''it's about something that the UK Government or Parliament is not responsible for''.
Celtics coach Brad Stevens says Isaiah Thomas plans to play in Game 2 Tuesday night against the Chicago Bulls, then head to Washington state to be with his family and help complete funeral arrangements for his sister.
Thomas attended the team's film session and short walk-through Monday, but did not speak with the media. Stevens says that after services for Thomas' sister, the star guard intends to rejoin the team Friday for Game 3 in Chicago. The coach adds that all plans are subject to change depending on how Thomas feels.
Chyna Thomas died early Saturday in a one-car accident outside Tacoma, Washington. No funeral date is set, and Stevens says the Celtics organization hopes to attend.
Boston lost the opener of the seven-game series 106-102 on Monday.
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The Swanage ice dancing team getting in some practice for the next winter Olympics.
A group of determined people tried to walk and crawl their way up a steep, icy hill in Swanage , England. Unfortunately, their valiant attempts were unsuccessful.
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SOFIA May 3 Bulgaria's centre-right GERB party named ministers on Wednesday in a coalition govenrment that will see its leader Boiko Borisov return as prime minister for the third time since 2009.
The party, which won national elections in March, named Vladislav Goranov as finance minister, a post he held in Borisov's last government.
Junior coalition partner United Patriots (UP), an alliance of three nationalist parties, secured two deputy prime minister posts and control over defence and other ministries.
Parliament is expected to approve the names in a vote on Thursday. (Reporting by Tsvetelia Tsolova)
HKMA chief expects city's banks to raise rates after Fed rate hike
HONG KONG, June 15 Hong Kong's central bank chief said on Thursday he expects banks in the city to raise interest rates gradually and there could be an increase in capital outflows from the financial hub due to arbitrage plays with the local currency.
May (elbow) posted on his personal Twitter account Monday that he would throw from 60 feet off flat ground.
May kicked off his throwing program about two weeks ago after he was limited in workouts for nearly five months following Tommy John surgery in March. The right-hander will move slowly through the rehab process and is expected to still be restricted when spring training begins next February, but he could rejoin the Twins as a starter or reliever at some point in 2018.
57:11 Dave Barry and Carl Hiaasen talk politics, Florida and a presidential bid at the Miracle Theatre Pause
1:20 The United States of Powerball
1:28 The day Cassius Clay and The Beatles shared the ring
5:48 Dave Barry's 2016 Holiday Gift Guide
1:38 Dave Barry goes searching for protesters on the campaign trail
2:27 Dave Barry discovers something other than fish in the ocean off Rio
0:59 Penn State fans gather in Los Angeles for Rose Bowl pep rally
2:19 What advice did James Franklin give his players at the Rose Bowl?
1:06 You've got to see how State College's ice sculptures were made
TORONTO — Veteran Canadian actor Christopher Plummer has been nominated for a Golden Globe Award for his role in "All the Money in the World."
The 87-year-old Plummer replaced Kevin Spacey as billionaire J. Paul Getty after Spacey was ousted from the movie in the wake of a series of sexual misconduct allegations.
Plummer was nominated for best actor in a supporting role along with Willem Dafoe (“The Florida Project,”) Armie Hammer (“Call Me by Your Name”), Richard Jenkins (“The Shape of Water”) and Sam Rockwell (“Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri”).
Eric McCormack and the animated film "The Breadwinner" were among the other Canadian nominees announced today.
17 Remington Brass Been looking all morning for some Unprimed new 17 Remington Brass either Nosler or Norma but for the life of me .......................can find non anywhere.
Its like NO one makes it anymore....
I can find loaded Nosler 17 Remington but find that its a lot cheaper to get the New Brass.
I just purchased a new CZ 527 17 Remington................
Had no Idea that the Brass all vanished off the face of the earth.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Marvel’s continuing space opera “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” has yet to hit theaters, but plans are already in the works for the third installment.
On Monday, James Gunn announced on Facebook that he would be returning to write and direct “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.” Gunn also wrote and directed the first and second “Guardians” films.
The franchise stars Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista and features the voices of Bradley Cooper and Vin Diesel.
In his post, Gunn said that “Guardians 3” will come after 2018’s “Avengers: Infinity War” and conclude the story of this iteration of Guardians of the Galaxy, helping to launch Marvel’s next 10 years.
“Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” hits theaters on May 5.
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A British banker sentenced to life in prison for the gruesome slayings of two Indonesian women has appeared in a Hong Kong court in a bid to appeal his conviction.
Lawyers for Rurik Jutting presented their arguments Tuesday in the semiautonomous Chinese city's Court of Appeal.
They were requesting the court's permission for an appeal, on the basis that the trial judge gave incorrect instructions to the jury on deciding their verdict.
The nine-person jury last year convicted the Cambridge University-educated Jutting of the 2014 killings of Seneng Mujiasih and Sumarti Ningsih.
The case shocked residents of Hong Kong, while also highlighting wide inequality and seedy aspects usually hidden below the surface.
Jutting watched the proceedings from the dock Tuesday, often leafing through a bundle of court documents.
April 5 Space Hellas SA:
* Says it successfully completed construction of new data center division of informatics and telecommunications
* Says the data center, has an area of approximately 160 m2 and the budget reached 969,000 euros ($1.04 million)
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Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9360 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
When the day comes for the Super Bowl many people order catering items. Big trays of nachos, party pizzas, potato skins. For those of us who aren’t really into the game itself its the food that takes center stage when it comes time for the big game.
These recipes are sure to hit the spot and you can get them all ready to serve in under 30 minutes! Really these are just fun recipes to have on hand for any party! Click here for the recipes!
New Mexico State has hired Chris Jans as the Aggies' next men's basketball coach. Jans, a former stand-out prep at Wapsie Valley will leave his position as associate head coach at Wichita State to accept the job.
Jans recently held the head coaching job at Bowling Green where he led the Falcons to a 21-12 record in 2014-15. The Loras College graduate has held multiple positions over the years including a stop at Kirkwood Community College where he was named a national junior college coach of the year.
According to Gary Parrish of CBS Sports, Jans agreed to a four-year contract with an annual average salary of $275,000 plus incentives.
He was 82.
His wife of more than 30 years, Sandy Teepen, had just gone home after visiting Tom at Hospice Atlanta, where he had been since Friday.
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A burst water main is causing delays on a busy Nottingham road - nearly six hours after it happened.
The incident was reported at around 10am this morning (December 11), but it is still ongoing.
The burst main is on the near side lane of London Road, near the BBC island.
Utility companies are said to be on the scene trying to fix the problem.
Delays are all the way back to the Cattle Market.
Traffic monitoring system Inrix is reporting delays should be expected.
It said: "Burst water main on London Road is still ongoing.
"It's causing inbound delays to the city centre with the nearside lane out.
"Traffic is tailing back to the Cattle Market.
"Utility companies are on scene, and delays should be expected."
Our resident cartoonist features a guest columnist who says the things you’d be ashamed to think
On any given Sunday, any team can win or lose in the NFL. Through the first four weeks of the 2017 season, that hasn't applied to the undefeated Chiefs or the winless Giants, Chargers, Browns or 49ers.
There have been some big surpise results, and those should only continue in Week 5. With the Falcons, Saints, Redskins and Broncos on a bye, the optimistic would say there are two fewer games to get wrong this week. Alas, that also means there are two fewer ways to be right.
Even without those four teams, the schedule doesn't lack for marquee matchups.
Week 5 betting lines are courtesy of Bovada.
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While doing Karaoke Carpool with James Corden, Wil Smith revealed that he had discussed the ideal of playing former president Barack Obama with the for president himself.
During the interview Corden asked Smith if he would every be interested in playing Obama in a movie and Smith says,
“Yes… I talked to Barack about it… he told me he felt confident that I had the ears for the role.”
Smith said, joking that he’d “missed the opportunity to be the first black president” but would be satisfied with playing him on screen instead.
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Harrison quarterback Justin Fields, the No. 1 prospect in the nation, gave his pledge to Georgia Friday. Jake Rowe 247Sports.com
LONDON, April 30 Iran said on Sunday it was now self-sufficient in petroleum production as President Hassan Rouhani opened a refinery in the southern city of Bandar Abbas.
The Persian Gulf Star refinery has the capacity to produce 12 million litres of Euro IV petrol. Once fully operational, the refinery will produce 36 million litres of petrol.
"By the opening of the first phase of this refinery an old dream came true ... We are self-sufficient in petrol production and in near future we will be able to export," Rouhani was quoted as saying by the oil ministry's news agency SHANA.
Khatam al Anbia Construction Headquarters (KAA) the engineering arm of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) was one of the main contractors of the project.
(Reporting by Bozorgmehr Sharafedin, editing by David Evans)
A new research report by Euromonitor International titled Internet Retailing in South Africa has revealed that Takealot is the largest online shop in the country.
The report said Takealot’s market share in Internet retailing continues to be supported by its wide selection of products across several categories, as well as its range of delivery options.
According to the report, Internet retailing in South Africa continued to generate strong growth.
“Current value sales increased by 23% in 2016 to reach R8.1 billion, and the growth recorded in 2016 was slightly higher than what was seen during the preceding year,” it said.
Over the last five years, online shopping revenues more than doubled – from R3.6 billion in 2011 to R8.1 billion in 2016.
The report further showed that sales of mobile phones are still small (R739 million) when compared to sales of desktop computers.
The table below details the top 12 online shops in South Africa, based on market share.
When the sanctions hit Russia in 2014 and Moscow responded with a trade boycott, Irina found it funny that people started obsessing about the disappearance of gourmet cheese from stores. The 32-year-old education researcher, who asked that only her first name be used, says she didn't feel the effect of the sanctions either in her everyday life, or in her cheese-buying habits.
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NEW YORK (AP) - Brazilian construction conglomerate Odebrecht has been ordered to pay $2.6 billion in fines to settle charges it bribed officials in a dozen countries.
The payout ordered by Judge Raymond Dearie in New York City came after a plea agreement was reached in December.
In a Brooklyn federal court proceeding Monday lasting only a few minutes, Dearie imposed the terms of the December deal between the company and prosecutors.
As a result, Odebrecht will pay nearly $2.4 billion to Brazil, $116 million to Switzerland and $93 million to the United States. The company will also retain an independent compliance monitor.
In December, Odebrecht apologized for its involvement in corruption scandals that led to the arrest of its former chief executives and several of its officials.
Parliament is determined to hold a full inquiry into how the home affairs department granted the controversial Gupta South African citizenship - MPs just aren’t sure when it will take place.
In a statement issued on Wednesday evening‚ the portfolio committee on home affairs said it had resolved earlier to make a final decision on the need to undertake a full inquiry “later in the year”‚ most likely in August or soon after.
The committee had expected to make a decision on Wednesday‚ the statement said‚ but was told that the parliamentary legal services needed more time to gather further information that would guide the decision to hold the inquiry.
FEEDING HILLS, Mass. (WWLP) – Strawberries are ready to be picked, bought, and eaten!
Strawberries this season are looking great! 22News went to Cecchi Farms in Feeding Hills and found that they usually pick the strawberries between June 6th and June 10th. They were many strawberries out on the farm stand to be sold ranging in many different sizes.
Cecchi told 22News that this year’s crop is a lot better than last years. Bobby Cecchi, Cecchi Farms, told 22News, “Actually a lot better this year. Last year we didn’t have the greatest crop but they’re coming in really nice this year, good size.”
The heat helped bring the strawberries out and now with the cooler weather, if it continues to stay like this, the crop will be in great shape.
The Dreamliner aircraft had to return back to Delhi after a 40 minute flight. (Representational)
A Kolkata-bound Air India flight, which took off from New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) this morning, returned to the airport due to a technical issue. The 239 passengers who were on the Air India plane were later sent to Kolkata in another aircraft, as per the source.The Dreamliner B787-800 aircraft, which initially took off at 7:10 am, landed back safely at 8:50 am with all the passengers safely on board.The flight initially scheduled to depart at 6:50, only departed at 7:10 with a delay of 20 minutes. After being airborne till about 7:50, the pilot announced that they would be returning to Delhi due to a technical problem. The airline's spokesperson added, that the flight later took off for Kolkata at 10.20 am with another Dreamliner aircraft.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A man accused of buying high-powered rifles used in the San Bernardino terror attack has agreed to plead guilty to federal criminal charges, court documents released Tuesday say.
The documents say Enrique Marquez Jr., 25, of Riverside has agreed to plead guilty to conspiring to provide material support to terrorists and lying about the acquisition of weapons used in the San Bernardino killings.
Prosecutors say Marquez acknowledged plotting with Syed Rizwan Farook in 2011 and 2012 to massacre college students and gun down motorists on a gridlocked freeway. Those attacks never occurred.
Authorities said Marquez purchased the guns used by Farook and his wife, Tashfeen Malik, in the Dec. 2, 2015, attack in San Bernardino in which 14 people were killed at a public health agency event before the suspects died in a gunfight with police.
's stock had its "hold" rating restated by equities research analysts at Deutsche Bank AG in a note issued to investors on Saturday. Other analysts have also issued research reports about the stock.
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JOHANNESBURG, March 30 South Africa's President Jacob Zuma has called a meeting of the ruling African National Congress' (ANC) top six officials, amid reports that Zuma plans to sack Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan, a senior party source and Eye Witness News said on Thursday.
The meeting, which is currently underway, comes hours after the ANC-allied South African Communist Party said it objected to a plan by Zuma to sack Gordhan, while the main opposition said it would call a vote of no-confidence in Zuma over the matter. (Reporting by Joe Brock and James Macharia)
Love that blurred background look, but don’t have a lens with a wide open aperture? Even if you’re limited to something like a kit lens, you can still achieve the same effect. Both of the above photos were shot with my Olympus 40-150 f/2.8 lens at the same 40mm focal length, with an aperture of f/4. The only difference was that I physically moved closer for the photo on the right, which helped to shrink the area of focus. This in turn helped to blur the background more than it was. The same trick can work for any type of shot — try it at your next portrait session!
LONDON (AP) — London fire commissioner says the blaze is out at the high-rise apartment building; fingertip search underway.
Youths Must Shun Corruption For Nigeria To Be Great – Osinbajo
For Nigeria to be great, children and youths must shun corrupt practices, and instead work hard and be honest citizens so that they too can make Nigeria great, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN. According to a statement by his spokesman, Laolu Akande ,Prof. Osinbajo said this during an event to mark the 2018 […]
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"There's no doubt that the hotel industry hates Airbnb — the home sharing service lures many would-be customers away through lower rates and the perks that come from staying in someone else's abode. So how does it fight back? By pushing the government to crack down. The New York Times has learned that the American Hotel and Lodging Association has been conducting a 'multipronged, national' lobbying and research campaign to have politicians impose or toughen restrictions, selectively collect taxes and draw attention to the negative side-effects of home sharing. Reportedly, the AHLA is partly responsible for at least some of the higher-profile regulatory moves against Airbnb in the past year." (04/17/17)
https://www.engadget.com/2017/04/17/hotels-fight-airbnb-through-lobbying/
Clouds And Scattered Showers Today
Weather Update:
It remains foggy for much of West Tennessee this morning. A fog advisory continues for mainly northwest Tennessee until 11:00 AM CDT. By the time that burns off, more showers will redevelop and move from northwest to southeast across the area. The showers will be more scattered so not everyone will be wet all day, but they’ll be around through mainly the afternoon. The atmosphere will remain mostly saturated through this evening so more fog will be possible. Especially where the rain falls in the afternoon. Temps will only fall into the middle 50s overnight.
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The hotel is right in the centre of the bustling city, in an 18th-century corner building that is part of restored Heritage Square, and entered from trendy Bree Street. The surrounding area is bustling by 8am – not ideal for those who like to sleep in late but marvellous for those who enjoy city energy. It's a fabulous base should you be here on First Thursdays, when a carnival atmosphere prevails on Bree street as the sun sets. The main drawback is that there are no real views to speak of, though you can see Table Mountain from the hot tub on the rooftop, or outdoor grounds.
Mauro signed with the Giants on Monday, Michael Eisen of the team's official site reports.
Mauro spent the past four season in Arizona where he racked up 75 combined tackles and two sacks over the course of four seasons. It's unsure how he'll fit in with New York, but the 27-year-old has ties to new Giants defensive coordinator James Bettcher.
Too many visitors to Duluth overlook one of the area's best-kept secrets: Superior, Wis., a short drive across the bridge. This former shipping boomtown was once pitched by Gilded Age local boosters as "the new Chicago."
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Rabbi Jeremy Gimpel explains how Israel was “resurrected from the dead and new life was breathed into the Jewish people.”
Police found slightly more than 33 pounds of "China White" while searching a taxi passenger for gun Monday in Methuen.
The street value of the drugs is estimated at $1.2 million.
Police were called to Glen Avenue that morning when a witness called 911 to report a man with gun, WCVB reported. The caller reportedly gave a detailed description of a man and what he was wearing.
The officers located, later identified as Robinson Rojas-Rosario, 32, of New York City, according to the Boston Herald.
When officers patted him down, they didn't find a gun, they found 15 packages marked "China White." Methuen police said it is a blend of opioids that usually includes fentanyl.
Rojas-Rosario, who lives in Queens, faces drug trafficking charges, police said.
Chrissy Teigen is the latest Kardashian-Jenner adjacent to be asked about the report that Kylie Jenner is pregnant—one that no Kardashian member will confirm or deny (even after a photo came out seemingly showing Jenner is pregnant). “[I’ve known] Khloe [was pregnant] a while. I saw her at Kim’s baby shower,” Teigen began when Andy Cohen asked about both Khloe Kardashian and Kylie Jenner. “And I won’t say anything about Kylie.” Cohen went on to say that it seems pretty obvious Jenner is pregnant given the family is going to such lengths to keep it on lockdown. "I know," Teigen commented with a laugh, so consider that the closest you’ll get to verbal confirmation.
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Officials have argued that the short term nature of the new year breaks make them more damaging to company operations than annual breaks, as shorter breaks seem harmless on paper, but are lethal in practice, if not allocated with prudence. Officials have argued that the short term nature of the new year breaks make them more damaging to company operations than annual breaks, as shorter breaks seem harmless on paper, but are lethal in practice, if not allocated with prudence.
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* Q2 SALES AND EBITDA IN LINE WITH GUIDANCE; 14% SALES GROWTH IN TRAUMA IN H1/2017
* ‍SALES: TRAUMA SALES UP BY 14% ON A HALF YEAR BASIS TO EUR 5.2 MILLION (H1/2016 LIKE-FOR-LIKE: EUR 4.5 MILLION)​
* ‍EBITDA IN Q2 OF 2017 OF EUR -1.6 MILLION (Q2/2016: EUR -1.4 MILLION)​
* ‍FOR Q3 OF 2017 AAP ANTICIPATES SALES OF EUR 1.8 MILLION TO EUR 3.0 MILLION AND AN EBITDA OF EUR -1.8 MILLION TO EUR -1.2 MILLION​
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TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio zoo’s polar bear is off to Chicago to find love.
The Toledo Zoo says its 21-year-old female bear named Nan has been moved to the Brookfield Zoo near Chicago to see if she will breed with the zoo’s male bear.
Nan moved into her new home this week where she’s separated by a fence from her potential mate named Hudson.
The Brookfield Zoo says the bears will spend a little time getting to know each other before moving in together.
The move was arranged by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and its polar bear species survival program.
Keepers at the Toledo Zoo say Nan is genetically important because she was born in the wild and discovered as an orphan cub near Barrow, Alaska.
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An Ohio man accused of plowing his car into counter-protesters at a white nationalist rally in Virginia is set to make his first court appearance.Col. Martin Kumer, superintendent at the Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail, says 20-year-old James Alex Fields Jr. has a bond hearing Monday morning.Fields is charged with second-degree murder and other counts after authorities say he drove into the crowd, fatally injuring one woman and hurting 19 others.Fields has been in custody since Saturday. Jail officials told The Associated Press they don't know if he's obtained an attorney.A high school teacher said Fields was fascinated with Nazism, idolized Adolf Hitler and had been singled out by school officials in the 9th grade for his "deeply held, radical" convictions on race.----------
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Karela United coach Johnson Smith has blamed 'everybody' for his side's 1-0 defeat to Medeama in their opening fixture of the Ghana Premier League on Sunday.
United dominated the match at the Tarkwa and Aboso Park but were undone by an early strike from Kwame Boateng.
But the coach was less than impressed with his side's inability to pick at least a point from the fixture, accusing everybody of masterminding their defeat.
"I am not surprised because, before this game, Medeama coach had publicly stated he was going to use every means necessary to win the game," he fumed at the post-match conference
"He was all over the place and you all saw how the game ended.
"The referee was poor and he played a role in our defeat today. Everything and everybody conspired against us.
"But we'll go back and prepare for the next game."
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The fire damaged a commercial building in Garden Grove. Annette Arreola reports for Today in LA on Monday April 17, 2017.
BRIEF-Hyduke Energy says James Hill appointed interim chief financial officer
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Cosby jurors wrap up Day 3 without verdict
NORRISTOWN, Pa. - The jury in Bill Cosby's sex assault trial is going home for the night after failing to reach a verdict on the third day of deliberations.
The panel decided to stop Wednesday night after revisiting a police interview where the comedian acknowledged giving accuser Andrea Constand pills and fondling her at his suburban Philadelphia estate.
They'll resume Thursday morning.
The 79-year-old Cosby is facing three felony indecent assault charges that could put him in prison for the rest of his life.
Jurors have been deliberating for more than 27 hours since getting the case Monday.
Some jurors closed their eyes and tilted their heads down as a court reporter reread Cosby's January 2005 interview. One slunk down in his seat, looking angry.
Accuser Constand and her mother sat in the gallery as the interview was read. Gianna Constand wiped away tears at times.
49ers CB Ahkello Witherspoon talks about his new teammate, fellow CB and former Seahawk Richard Sherman. "Just to be able to learn from him, pick his brain, that's all I craved."
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate’s GOP and Democratic leaders can’t agree on much, but they both say they want to dedicate weeks to passing legislation to fund the government next year — and avoid the annual take-it-or-leave-it vote on a foot-tall, $1 trillion-plus catchall spending bill.
For now, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and top Senate Democrat Chuck Schumer are saying all the right things to try to revive the older, more deliberative ways of doing Senate business rather than bundling the 12 annual spending bills together.
Critics say it gives too much power to top leaders while rank and file lawmakers are shut out of secretive negotiations.
President Donald Trump is playing a role as well, promising that he won’t sign any more such “omnibus” appropriations bills.
Campaigning for the Dutch election began Wednesday with anti-Islam leader Geert Wilders front-runner in a vote that will test the anti-establishment sentiment that swept Britain out of the European Union and Donald Trump into the U.S. presidency.
Wilders and his Party for Freedom has led in opinion polls for most of the past two years, but the fragmented political landscape means a coalition government of four or more parties is all but inevitable.
Wilders' party is expected to get 20 percent of the popular vote, compared to Rutte's 16 percent. A simple majority is generally sought to govern, but all but one party have ruled out sharing power with Wilders, whose policies are seen by many as offensive and sometimes unconstitutional.
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Many programs face further reductions for the year that begins July 1 under a spending plan set by legislators.
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Woman, 18, killed in auto accident in Peotone
A 18-year-old woman died Friday after her vehicle struck a fixed object in south suburban Peotone.
Marissa Grant, of Bourbonnais, crashed her vehicle about 11:30 p.m. Thursday on West Wilmington Road at I-57, Peotone police said.
She was taken to Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, where she died from her injuries 3:37 p.m. Friday, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office. An autopsy ruled her death an accident.
The Will County Sheriff’s Office, who investigated the incident, did not immediately respond to a request for details.
(CNN) Saudi Arabia released video purporting to show Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at a meeting on Tuesday amid recent speculation about his whereabouts.
The kingdom provided CNN with video that it said showed the crown prince chairing a Council of Economic Affairs and Development meeting in Jeddah on May 29. State-run television aired video of the same meeting.
CNN is unable to verify when the video was shot.
The video was released amid speculation about the crown prince's well-being following reports of gunfire near the royal palaces in Riyadh on April 21.
Saudi authorities said this footage depicted a cabinet meeting led by the crown prince on Tuesday.
State-run SPA media said at the time that an unauthorized, recreational drone flew over the area, prompting security personnel to deal with the situation in an unspecified manner. Social media videos seemed to show an attempt at shooting down the drone.
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April 24 (Reuters) - Robert Half International Inc:
* ROBERT HALF INTERNATIONAL INC - ON APRIL 6, PLAINTIFF SHARI DORFF FILED COMPLAINT AGAINST CO IN SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA
* ROBERT HALF INTERNATIONAL INC - COMPLAINT ALLEGES SALARIED RECRUITERS BASED IN CALIFORNIA HAVE BEEN MISCLASSIFIED AS EXEMPT EMPLOYEES
* ROBERT HALF INTERNATIONAL - AT THIS STAGE OF LITIGATION, NOT FEASIBLE TO PREDICT OUTCOME OF OR RANGE OF LOSS, SHOULD LOSS OCCUR, FROM THE PROCEEDING
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RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) – Family and friends of a South Dakota woman are still looking for answers after police deemed her death last year an accident.
Investigators say 21-year-old Mariah High Hawk died of hypothermia. Her body was found under a utility trailer in Rapid City last February.
But High Hawk’s family and friends are calling for an independent investigation, saying she died after being abused because she had bruising on her head, arms and shoulders.
Her father, Delbert High Hawk, is leading the push to reopen his daughter’s case, and led a march Monday.
Police say prescription painkillers found in Mariah High Hawk’s blood likely clouded her judgment. Investigators believe she ran after her boyfriend following an argument and sought shelter under the trailer from freezing rain.
A tweet from the University of Toledo's verified account was taken down Tuesday afternoon after the tweet, which promised to change the school's mascot to Shrek if there were 500,000 retweets, started gaining serious traction.
"The tweet was meant to be fun, but it caused too much of a distraction," school spokesperson Christine Billau said in an email to ESPN.
The tweet was up for more than three hours and had accumulated nearly 91,000 retweets. As more and more publications and handles picked up the tweet, the number of retweets gained momentum.
At the time the post was taken down, the tweet was averaging roughly 1,000 retweets per minute.
It was doubtful that even 500,000 retweets would result in a change of Toledo's mascot. DreamWorks Animation owns 12 trademarks to the cartoon ogre, which has generated more than $5 billion in revenue for the company.
Rocky the Rocket has been the mascot of the school's sports teams since 1966, last receiving an updated costume in 2008.
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ST. LOUIS - Fishing is a great way for kids to spend time outdoors, enjoy nature and develop an interest that can last a lifetime. The Missouri Department of Conservation is hosting classes to help kids get started.
For more information, visit huntfish.mdc.mo.gov.
White House Rescinds Obama-Era Guidelines Encouraging Affirmative Action The departments of Justice and Education announced on Tuesday that they have retracted documents that advised schools on how they could legally consider race in admissions and other decisions.
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The LG Electronics 4K UHD 27UD88-W 27-inch LED USB-C Monitor is down to $598.99 on Amazon. This is one of our favorite USB-C monitors, and this price drop brings it back down to its lowest price ever. It regularly sells for around $700.
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April 24 (Reuters) - American Electric Power Company Inc :
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This afternoon, at the World Boxing Organization (WBO) headquarters in Puerto Rico, the purse bid for the mandatory fight between WBO Lightweight World Champion Raymundo Beltrán (35-7-1 , 21 KOs), from Mexico, and first-ranked Roman Andreev (21-0, 15 KOs), from Russia.
Top Rank won the rights for the fight with a successful bid of $ 252,000. Top Rank Vice President Carl Moretti, personally presented the winning bid. The fight is scheduled for Saturday, August 25 in Phoenix, Arizona
The OMB exhorted both Top Rank and other promoters to submit their boxers to doping controls, not only immediately prior to and after the title fights, but throughout the entire training phase of both combatants.
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A murder probe has been launched after a 17-year-old boy died in a street attack.
The teenager was attacked in St George's Street, near Northampton town centre, at around 5pm last night and died later from his injuries in hospital.
Police say the teen suffered 'serious neck injuries' but have not yet revealed if a weapon was involved.
Detectives say the attack took place in a busy area and have appealed for any witnesses to come forward.
Det Insp Phil Mills said: "This occurred in a residential area, a number of people would have been in the area at the time.
"We want these witnesses to come forward and contact us with any information they have."
Anyone with information can call police on 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Daily 3' game
DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Daily 3" game were:
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Alamogordo gets permission for a F-4 Phantom jet display
ALAMOGORDO, N.M. (AP) — The federal government has granted the city of Alamogordo a static display of an F-4 aircraft.
The Alamogordo Daily News reports Airport Manager Jim Talbert announced the news to the City Commission earlier this month.
City officials sent the General Services Administration a request for a display in early February.
The F-4 Phantom II flew the Alamogordo skies for 50 years.
The jet was the primary bomber aircraft in the U.S. Air Force between the 1960s and 1970s.
The Holloman Air Force had 96 F-4s in four squadrons.
After it was retired from the U.S. Air Force, the German air force brought their F-4 training to Holloman which continued until 2014.
The city plans to place the display inside the Alamogordo Airborne Monument and paint it with Vietnam-era colors.
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Findlay City Schools needs to "recruit" students to the district, school board President Shane Pochard said Monday night.
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The UK was expected to report a drop of 0.8% in retail sales m/m in May after a surprising leap of 2.3% in April. Year over year, a rise of 1.7% was on the cards after 4% beforehand. Excluding fuel, a fall of 0.8% m/m and a rise of 1.9% y/y were on the cards. […] The post UK retail sales fall by 1.2% – GBP/USD falls appeared first on Forex Crunch.
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Harry Eddom was the only man to survive the triple trawler tragedy.
He escaped from the Ross Cleveland by raft, making it to the refuge an abandoned Icelandic farmhouse.
Two colleagues who also made it on to the raft did not survive.
Taylor has been given a green light to run whenever he wants by manager Dave Martinez unless he's been specifically told to stay put, Jorge Castillo of The Washington Post reports.
Martinez's faith in his center fielder's ability on the basepaths has been rewarded, as Taylor notched his ninth steal in nine attempts during Monday's loss to the Giants. Teammate Trea Turner is enjoying the same privilege, but Taylor's freedom is a little more surprising given that he was just 17-for-24 (70.8 percent) on steal attempts last year. Between the two of them they've led the Nats to the top of MLB with 27 stolen bases -- six more than the second-place White Sox -- and their overall 84.4 percent success rate also ranks the team among the league leaders. Taylor is already halfway to a new career high in steals through only 23 games, and despite a weak .218/.291/.321 slash line he's providing plenty of fantasy value just with his legs.
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) – For the third time, a South Carolina representative has introduced legislation calling for the privatization of school buses across the state.
The Horry County Schools’ director of transportation, however, doesn’t see the benefits of the bill.
Tune into WMBF News Monday at 6 a.m., as Kaitlin Stansell takes a closer look at this proposed piece of legislation and its potential impacts.
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A shoplifter stole more than £200 worth of chocolates and meat from the same convenience store so he could buy gifts.
Unemployed laser machinist Sean McCambridge, aged 32, helped himself to the items on eight trips to One Stop, in Telford, magistrates heard last Friday.
He pleaded guilty to eight offences of theft between July and December 2016. And he admitted breach of a conditional discharge made on June 13 for offences of theft and racial aggravation.
Miss Jenny Hancox, mitigating, said: “He was taking drugs and lost his girlfriend and lost his job.
“He has a baby and wanted money to buy Christmas presents.”
For the thefts, the bench sentenced McCambridge, of Churncote, Stirchley, to a 12-month community order, a curfew with electronic tag for 60 days from 8pm to 6am and 10 rehabilitation days with probation.
He was also ordered to pay an £85 victim surcharge and £223 compensation to the One Stop Shop. There was no separate penalty for the breach matter.
Overwatch Year of the Dog launches with a brand new map
Overwatch developer Blizzard has announced plans to release a new map with the Year of the Dog event.
The Overwatch Lunar New Year event was recently given a February 8 release date.
Blizzard has since confirmed that the Year of the Dog event will feature new cosmetic items, while the capture the flag mode will take place on a brand new map.
"Lunar New Year returns to Overwatch with the Year of the Dog on Thursday, February 8," reads a Blizzard post.
"Players will have the chance to collect commemorative cosmetic items with Lunar Loot Boxes and work together to capture the flag on a brand-new map."
And if it's anything like previous Overwatch events, fans can expect to see the return of last year's skins, which will be available at a cheaper price.
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Two children were injured in a crash in Rhea County on Saturday.
The extent of those injuries is unclear at this time.
Dispatchers said it happened around 9 p.m. on Pete Worthington Road.
The THP is in charge of the investigation and said they are working a serious crash involving one car.
Stay with WRCBtv.com for more details on this developing story.
Sportsnet: Can you skate?
Gary Bettman: Yes.
Can you stop both ways? Are you comfortable with your crossovers in both directions?
Let’s put it this way: I would consider my skiing ability to be far superior to my skating ability. And in fact my 10-year-old grandson, who’s a AAA squirt, can skate circles around me.
Have you ever cheered for an NHL team? I guess when you were a kid you did.
Yes, but I won’t go back there so people think I have some inherent biases, which I don’t. My rooting interest these days is first and foremost competitive hockey, and secondly in officials not making a mistake.
It would be funny if you were a big fan of the Ottawa Senators.
I think the other 29 teams might have an issue with that.
So I shouldn’t ask who your favourite player is?
No, I love them all.
Good answer. Same with the owners, right?
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A Montgomery man is in jail after being charged in Decatur with drug possession and various driving violations, authorities said. Patrick Jae Hereford, 23, 4513 Beth Manor Drive, Apt.
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Swissport confirmed (11-Aug-2017) the refinancing project previously announced on 11-Jul-2017 is now effective. The solution comprises a new capital structure strategy, with EUR200 million of gross debt repayment, and the creation of a new distinct credit and covenant perimeter for the group in respect of the credit facility and new notes. The Group refinanced its EUR660 million Term Loan B (TLB) by raising a new EUR460 million TLB, and paid down the remaining EUR200 million balance with cash on hand, utilising a portion of the funds received by way of a EUR718 million equity injection from HNA Group in Apr-2017. The company stated the repayment of EUR200 million in gross debt leaves Swissport in a strong financial position, with "sufficient liquidity to meet its obligations and the financial flexibility to pursue attractive growth opportunities". [more - original PR]
This memo totally vindicates «Trump» in probe. But the Russian Witch Hunt goes on and on. Their was no Collusion and there was no Obstruction (the word now used because, after one year of looking endlessly and finding NOTHING, collusion is dead). This is an American disgrace!
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LONDON, April 28 North Korea's missile tests are a threat to global peace and security and Britain will work with international partners to maintain pressure on Pyongyang, Prime Minister Theresa May said on Friday.
Speaking to television cameras alongside Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe after a bilateral meeting at her country residence, May said the pair had agreed that North Korea was continuing to take provocative action.
"In the face of this belligerence, we stand steadfast in our condemnation of such destabilising activity," she said.
"Prime Minister Abe and I have agreed that we will continue to work with our international partners to maintain pressure on North Korea and counter the security threat posed by its illegal pursuit of nuclear weapons, and work towards a peaceful resolution." (Reporting by William Schomberg, writing by Kylie MacLellan; editing by Kate Holton)
A Queens public-school teacher — fired for warning his fifth graders to “quiet down or someone will come in and shoot us” and showing up late or skipping school 76 times in two years — is suing for his job back.
Gerard B. Telfer, 56, of Rego Park, whines in his self-filed lawsuit against the Department of Education that termination was an “extremely excessive” punishment.
He had already moved to a substitute role in 2011 for using profanity, DOE records state.
At PS 101 in Flushing in January 2014, he told students to “put your f–king hands down” before warning, “If you guys do not quiet down then someone will come in and shoot us,” according to departmental charges.
He was fired last month.
Tefler — wearing an American-flag thong — told a Post reporter in the hallway of his apartment building, “Not today, I’m busy.”
He’s suing for reinstatement and back pay.
“We will review the complaint,” the city Law Department said.
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T. Rowe Price Group Inc. had good news this week as the Baltimore-based money manager grew its assets under management to nearly $1 trillion while The Harbour School endured more allegations of sexual assault. Business writer Tim Curtis reported Tuesday that T. Rowe Price managed to boost its profits year-over-year in its fourth quarter, despite taking ...
Mauricio Pochettino’s Tottenham are reportedly interested in signing in-form Alex McCarthy.
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Submittable , a startup used by more than 9,000 companies to manage submissions, has raised $5 million in Series A funding. Missoula, Montana-based Submittable was founded in 2010 with an initial focus on literary magazines that wanted help keeping track of manuscript submissions.
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TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- Aliyah Gregory scored a career-high 34 points and surpassed 1,000 career points, and Central Florida had a 15-point, second-half lead then held off No. 22 South Florida 66-62 on Tuesday night.
The Knights snapped a 19-game losing streak against South Florida. It was the first win since 1980 against the Bulls, and the first in Tampa.
UCF led 43-28 and had a double-digit lead for most of the third quarter. The Bulls pulled to 62-60 with 2:23 left, and Gregory converted a 3-point play to make it 65-62.
The Bulls' Kitija Laksa, who finished with 10 points, missed a deep 3-pointer with 45.4 seconds to go. After a timeout, the Knights ran down the shot clock before Zykira Lewis missed a driving layup, but Fifi Ndour grabbed the offensive board and passed the ball to Gregory to seal it.
Lewis finished with 12 points for Central Florida (16-9, 6-6 American).
Maria Jespersen had 18 points to lead South Florida (20-5, 9-3).
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Stargazers around the world looked up in the hope of seeing shooting stars during the peak of the meteor shower on Saturday night.
The video above captured the Perseids dashing across the sky over the Hudson River which flows through New York state.
If you did not stay up late enough or if clouds blocked your view, you can still look back of broadcast of the perseids online here.
Slooh, a robotic telescope service, hosted a special live stream of the Perseid Meteor Shower on Slooh.com in the early hours of Sunday morning. www.slooh.com.
To see the footage from the night, watch the video below.
The dark secrets behind ‘White Christmas’ Nothing says Christmas better than Bing Crosby singing “White Christmas,” which was first released 75 years ago in 1942. In the time since, it’s been recorded more than 500 times...
The movie that almost ended Bing Crosby’s career Legendary crooner Bing Crosby was offered a big solo number in his film debut. Instead, he ended up in jail for driving under the influence and getting into a car...
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Police had an unidentified person in custody following an apparent workplace shooting at a UPS facility in the city's Potrero Hill neighborhood. San Francisco General Hospital, located about a mile from the facility, was put on alert and told to expect as many as six victims, including the suspect.
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Winnipeg transit bus driver Irvine Fraser died in hospital early Tuesday morning after being seriously stabbed by a passenger at the last stop on a route to the University of Manitoba. Union leaders across the country have voiced concern for years about attacks on transit drivers.
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With my Typekit subscription ending this month, I've been looking more and more at the Monotype subscription, especially because of the big-name typefaces included (Avenir, Neue Haas, etc.).
For those that have type subscriptions, what do you use? Am I going to miss out on anything great by leaving Typekit?
The Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL), says it will establish a 300 million dollar agribusiness loan project for young farmers across the country. NIRSAL is an arm of the Central bank of Nigeria (CBN) that provides agribusiness investments credit risk guarantees to help drive economic development through agriculture. The organisation also…
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(WASHINGTON TIMES) The capital of the Confederacy is bracing for the next fight over Civil War monuments and bronzes of southern generals, with a confederate heritage organization seeking to rally next month at the city’s Robert E. Lee statue.
Just a month after Saturday’s deadly clash over Civil War statues in Charlottesville, Va., just 70 miles from Richmond, the group “Americans for Richmond Monument Preservation” has applied for a rally permit for Sept. 16, according to reports.
Barnes tallied 19 points (8-15 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one steal in 32 minutes during Sunday's 997-92 loss to the Timberwolves.
Barnes led his team in scoring again Sunday, finishing with 19 points. He has been fairly consistent so far this season, without being spectacular. He is always going to be a nice source of points on an offensive starved Mavericks team but provides little else. He has seen his rebounding numbers go from 5.0 last season, to 7.4 this season. He still remains a purely a source of scoring and should be the number one option moving forward.
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's repeated clapping throughout his first State of the Union drew reactions from amusement to derision on social media.
Trump's applause during Tuesday night's address was audible over and over again as cameras cut away from the president and showed lawmakers and others offering varied levels of approval to his remarks.
Twitter users posted videos of Trump clapping for himself, with some noting that it became an annoying distraction. Others chimed in to question why the president would keep clapping for himself.
In the House chamber itself in Washington, majority Republicans led multiple rounds of enthusiastic applause during the speech. Democrats, meanwhile, provided a short spurt of polite applause for Trump as he entered the chamber, but offered muted reactions throughout the speech.
Jay Rock has shared the music video for “WIN,” his new single featuring contributions from Kendrick Lamar. In addition to Jay and Kendrick, the clip has cameos from Top Dawg artists SZA, Ab-Soul, Isaiah Rashad, and others. The visual is directed by frequent collaborator Dave Meyers, as well as TDE’s Dave Free. Watch below.
“WIN” is set to appear on Jay Rock’s forthcoming album REDEMPTION, out June 15 via Top Dawg/Interscope. Earlier this year, Jay shared the Black Panther single “King’s Dead.” REDEMPTION follows Jay Rock’s 2015 album 90059.
Watch the Army Golden Knights parachute team in action in this video. If you want to go to the California Capital Airshow, gates open at 9 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 1-2, 2016, at Mather Airport. Flying begins at noon and includes performances by the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, the U.S. Army Golden Knights, the Royal Canadian Air Force CF-18 Hornet Demo, the U.S. Air Force F-16 Viper Demo, a B-29 Superfortress and the U.S. Army Golden Knights Parachute Team. Performances last until 4 p.m. Opening ceremonies are planned by the Golden Knights. Tickets for visitors 13 and older start at $30. Parking is $10; cash only. Mather Airport is at 10425 Norden Ave., Mather.
Parents got special recognition today at Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School.
The annual Parent Appreciation Breakfast shows parents how much they’re necessary to their children’s growth.
“We believe it’s all hands on deck, and many hands make light work,” said MLK Jr. Principal Tyrone Jones. “We’re all in this together, so we just wanted to show our parents, our families, aunts, uncles and extended families how much they mean to us at MLK.”
Baku. 16 February. REPORT.AZ/ President of the Professional Football League (PFL) Ramin Musayev will not watch "Gabala" vs "Qarabag" match in the XIX round of Azerbaijan Premier League at the stadium.
Report was informed by R. Musayev.
PFL President said that as a leader of the organization it is important for him to watch all the games: "I am responsible for any adverse events that may occur in each match of 8 clubs. There are chief referee and AFFA representative. My visit is not very necessary".
R. Musayev wished success to both teams and said he would watch the game at home: "Both, "Gabala" and "Qarabag" achieved fame in Europe. I believe fans will have an exciting game to watch".
Notably, match to be held in Gabala city stadium at 17:30 local time.
PHILADELPHIA — A Philadelphia man who fell into a sinkhole says he was putting traffic cones around it because he was worried about the safety of children playing outside.
Eugene Clark tells WCAU-TV (http://bit.ly/2wJ1NiG) he was near the sinkhole Saturday night when the asphalt gave way and he tumbled 10 feet (3 metres) into it.
The 58-year-old calls it a “shocking situation to be in.”
Clark has injuries to his ankle, wrist and lower back. He says a city firefighter pulled him out about an hour later with his bare hands “like Hercules.”
He says the water department recently came out to deal with other issues on the street but never fixed the sinkhole. The department says there appears to be a sewer line leak and they will look at the hole this week.
Monday, Nov. 27
Drawing to break ties in Nov. 7 election, 10 a.m., McKean County Board of Elections, county courthouse, Smethport.
"Hanging of the Greens," 1 p.m., Kane Senior Center.
"Souper Supper," 4:30 p.m., Kane Senior Center. Bring a crock-pot of soup to share.
"Big Buck" Contest, 7 p.m., Kane Sportsmen's Club, Dwight's Road.
"Big Buck" Contest, 6 p.m., Mt. Jewett Sportsmen's Club, Division Street.
Tuesday, Nov. 28
McKean County Board of Commissioners, 10 a.m., county courthouse, Smethport.
Community Blood Bank Blood Drive, noon to 5 p.m., Kane Area Community Center.
Girl Scouts and "Grannies," 3 p.m., Kane Senior Center.
"Battle of the Banks" benefit for Kane Area Revitalization Enterprise (KARE), 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., CJ Spirits, Route 6, Wetmore Township.
Wednesday, Nov. 29
Hamlin Township Board of Supervisors budget meeting, 11 a.m., township building, Hazel Hurst.
Forum on all-terrain vehicles trails, 6 p.m., Allegheny National Forest Ranger Station, Route 66, Marienville.
GLENDALE, Ariz. — The Arizona Coyotes have claimed centre Alexander Burmistrov from the Winnipeg Jets and recalled defenceman Kevin Connauton from the Tucson Roadrunners of the AHL.
The moves were announced on Monday.
Burmistrov had two assists in 23 games with the Jets this season and has 30 goals with 51 assists in 298 career games. The 25-year-old Russian was the eighth overall pick of the 2010 NHL draft by Atlanta.
Despite warm temperatures, Environment Canada believes the snow will be around for the next several days."We can still see the band of snow on satellite imagery," said weather specialist Mark Melsness. "There's still a bright band of white left on the ground."The province's Water Security Agency is monitoring the situation. For now, the agency said it is not concerned about flooding caused by the sudden snow dump.
The Lunar Orbiter 3 spacecraft was designed primarily to photograph areas of the lunar surface for confirmation of safe landing sites for the Surveyor and Apollo missions. Actress Laura Dern poses at the premiere of "The Discovery" during the 2017 Sundance Film Festival on Friday, Jan. 20, 2017, in Park City, Utah.
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TRENTON -- Some of New Jersey's urban high schools had more than half of their students chronically absent last school year, according to new data released by the state. Students are considered chronically absent -- a statistic that's about to become especially important for schools -- if they miss at least 10 percent of the school year, about 18 school days for students who attend the same school all year.
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RONKONKOMA, N.Y. (AP) — Officials on Long Island are offering a reward for information leading to the person or people responsible for dumping 27 rabbits by a Suffolk County train station.
The Suffolk County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals says it was notified on Sunday that a number of domestic rabbits were in the vicinity of the Ronkonkoma train station.
The SPCA and other animal welfare groups captured the bunnies, which don’t have the skills to live in the wild on their own.
There is a $3,500 reward being offered.
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Two people were sent to the hospital following a two-vehicle head-on collision at the intersection of Jessup Road and Iron Bridge Road Sunday Night. Richmond isn't just another average city -- it's a great place to live, work, play, and love.
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Belly claps back at the naysayers with his Mumble Rap album. Featuring only a sole guest appearance from Pusha T, the Toronto veteran uses 11-tracks to vent about his drug-fueled life. From writing Billboard hits for The Weeknd to cruising the streets with his boys, Belly still shows love to his day 1 crew — and he wants to make that clear with this project.
READ: Belly Debuts Guilty Pleasure Video, “P.O.P.” (Starring Blac Chyna)
Just hours after its release, he also tweeted that he just cut half an album’s worth of material with Philly’s PNB Rock.
Travis Pastrana has made a name for himself as the extreme sports superstar willing to go that bit further than most of his peers.
Whether it was becoming the first person to complete a double backflip on a full-size motocross bike or backflipping into the actual Grand Canyon, the 33-year-old has achieved a lot over his storied career.
His latest stunt came on the River Thames in front of the O2 as he completed a flip between two barges.
Pastrana had just 45.7 metres in which to reach take-off speed and just 11 to come to a stop before the barge he landed on turned into the Thames.
In flipping over the 23-metre gap, Pastrana became the first person in 11 years to try the trick.
The last person, Mike Metzger, fractured a vertebrae when attempting the same thing between two barges in Los Angeles.
The multiple-time X Games champion was in London to promote Nitro Circus, his collective of extreme sports personalities, who are touring in Europe this winter.
It's no surprise that Disney received an entertainment award in the 2017 Cruise Critic Editors' awards, but another brand won big in five different categories.
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No California law requiring students learn Arabic numbers
SACREMENTO, Calif. (AP) — There is no law in California requiring students to use Arabic numbers in schools — because they already do.
A post by the Last Line of Defense claimed Democratic Gov. Jerry Brown signed into law a requirement that students learn Arabic numerals. But California students, like others around the world, already use the Hindu-Arabic numeral system.
Brown's deputy press secretary Brian Ferguson says the post serves to "stoke fear and misinformation."
Ferguson says California encourages young people to study Hindu-Arabic numerals — "or as we call them, 'numbers.''"
The photo the conservative site shared of Brown speaking at a bill-signing ceremony was from a July event in San Francisco about climate change.
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This is part of The Associated Press' ongoing effort to fact-check misinformation that is shared widely online, including work with Facebook to identify and reduce the circulation of false stories on the platform.
MOSCOW, March 31 Creditor banks of indebted Agrokor have agreed a "standstill arrangement" with the Croatian firm which should allow it to stabilise its business operations, a source in Russian bank Sberbank said on Friday.
The Sberbank source said the arrangement should help resolve Agrokor's liquidity requirements and it could involve potential additional financing of around 300 million euros ($320.55 million).
The source added that top management roles at Agrokor would be replaced with "independent professionals" as part of restructuring efforts.
($1 = 0.9359 euros) (Reporting by Oksana Kobzeva; Writing by Alexander Winning; Editing by Jack Stubbs)
GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN, Germany — Lindsey Vonn edged Italian rival Sofia Goggia by two hundredths of a second in a women's World Cup downhill on Saturday for her 80th career victory.
The American standout trailed Goggia by 0.08 at the last split time but overcame the deficit in the final section. Cornelia Huetter of Austria was 0.13 behind in third.
Vonn and Goggia, the only racers with more than one downhill victory this season, are the main favourites for gold at the Olympic downhill in Pyeongchang on Feb. 21.
Shortly after Vonn's run, her American teammate Jacqueline Wiles suffered unknown injuries in a crash and had to be transported off the hill by helicopter.
Baku. 18 October. REPORT.AZ/ The European Union says that staff working in kitchens of its new building in Brussels have fallen ill and been evacuated after a ventilation malfunction filled the air with fumes.
Report informs citing the TASS, the European Council has stated.
"Despite checks and precautions, a further technical incident occurred today in one of the Europa building kitchens,” the Council said in a statement.
“The technical issue affecting the ventilation in the kitchens of the Europa building, producing noxious fumes in the kitchens, has led to a number of staff falling ill.”
The EU said an investigation has been launched and that the incident won't prevent the Oct. 19-20 summit of EU leaders from taking place.
Last Friday, a similar incident led to 15 people needing treatment, including five being hospitalized.
Lin-Manuel Miranda has a new role to play—a father of two!
The Hamilton creator and actor revealed on Friday on Twitter in a very Broadway way that he and wife Vanessa Nadal have welcomed baby Francisco Miranda, their second son.
"Int. Hospital Room. Night. [The screams reach a delirious crescendo. FRANCISCO MIRANDA enters. He is 7 pounds and 13 ounces.] Intermission," the proud dad wrote, alongside a photo of his wife cradling their newborn.
He and his wife have been married for more than seven years and are also parents to a 3-year-old son, Sebastian Miranda.
Palma on the island of Majorca is planning to become the first Spanish city to prohibit the rental of apartments to tourists.
Palma mayor Antoni Noguera said his government will vote for the ban at city council.
Mr Noguera said he will back the ban because "there is nothing worse than having residents who can't live in their city nor afford a rent".
Rents in Majorca and in most Spanish cities have increased in recent years.
Many residents and local politicians blame the price rise on internet sites and apps that allow travellers to rent apartments short-term directly from homeowners.
Mr Noguera said that houses will be excluded from the ban, unless they are in protected areas, near airports or in industrial areas.
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The homestretch is here for the Blue Ridge Marathon and related races this weekend. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has an update:
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North Korea attempted to fire a missile Sunday, but it blew up within seconds.
It happened one day after the anniversary of the country's founding.
While North Korea's missile program may be the shadowiest on earth, it's possible that US cyber warriors were the reason for the failed launch.
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Water in the city of Clarkton, Missouri will not be shut off Tuesday, Jan. 9.
Workers initially thought water would need to be shut off to repair a water main in the town.
Now they said the leak is not as serious as it seemed.
City workers will be repairing a 12 inch Main on Baker St. that feeds the water tower.
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May 30 (Reuters) - Billionaire investor Warren Buffett had proposed to invest $3 billion in Uber Technologies Inc earlier this year, but the talks failed following disagreements over the terms and size of the deal, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter. bloom.bg/2kzUdlm
Both Uber and a representative for Buffett did not immediately respond to a request for comment. (Reporting by Shubham Kalia in Bengaluru; Editing by Anil D’Silva)
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× Connecticut state troopers to be equipped with body cams
MIDDLETOWN — Connecticut State Police troopers will be equipped with body cameras starting this summer.
The state Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection made the announcement Tuesday.
Commissioner Dora Schriro says the body cams “will contribute to our conversations with everyone we encounter, strengthen troopers’ relationships with their communities, and … support and sustain our steadfast commitment toward continuous improvement.”
The agency purchased 800 body cams with an $895,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice.
State police troops based in Bethany and Hartford will be the first to receive 100 cams each by mid-summer. All troops should have them by next spring.
The body cams will be compatible with dashboard cameras already installed in cruisers.
Some municipal departments in Connecticut already equip their officers with body cams.
Kip Moore announced his “Plead the Fifth Tour” on Friday. He’s hitting the road with Drake White & The Big Fire and Jordan Davis.
Y108 welcomes Kip Moore to Pittsburgh at Stage AE on October 26th. Tickets for the concert go on sale Friday, August 18th.
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April 15-June 11
Born into a family of Shinto priests of the Kamigamo Shrine in Kyoto, Kitaoji Rosanjin (1883-1959) began his career as a calligraphy artist and seal engraver. Later, he also began to make classical forms of lacquerware, paintings, metalwork and ceramics, creating pieces that have not only been highly acclaimed within Japan, but also received much recognition overseas.
Through five thematic spaces — pottery, calligraphy, tea, flowers and food — the exhibition showcases around 100 items from the Rosanjin collection of the Kahitsukan — Kyoto Museum of Contemporary Art.
Oita Prefectural Art Museum; 2-1 Kotobuki-machi, Oita. Oita Stn. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. (Fri., Sat. till 8 p.m.). ¥1,000. 097-533-4500; www.opam.jp/en
MiBiz presents the fourth-annual West Michigan’s Best-Managed Nonprofit Awards. This year, we received a record number of nominations for the awards, which were solicited in three organizational categories separated by annual revenues and one honoring professional achievement.
Here are the winners and finalists:
Small Organization
Winner: Extended Grace
Finalist: Read Muskegon
Midsize Organization:
Winner: Blanford Nature Center
Finalist: Center for Women in Transition
Large Organization:
Winner: Inner City Christian Federation
Finalist: Grand Haven Area Community Foundation
Finalist: Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area
Professional Achievement:
Winner: Tom Zmolek
Record Session: "The Very Best Of Diana Krall" w/Olivia Gonzales
Jazz Estate 2423 N. Murray Ave., Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53211
Woodyard recorded seven solo tackles (three for loss) and a sack in Sunday's 12-7 loss to Arizona.
Woodyard took advantage of an overwhelmed offensive line that surrendered eight sacks in this one, constant blowing plays up by getting into the backfield early. With 106 tackles and 4.0 sacks in 13 games, Woodyard's blown away expectations this season.
Paris (CNN) Five people are dead after two French army helicopters collided in the south of the country Friday, authorities said.
The crash happened between the towns of Cabasse and Carcès, northwest of the coastal resort of Saint-Tropez.
"The helicopters collided. There were three army personnel in one and two in the other. All are dead," police said, according to Agence France-Presse.
Florence Parly, minister for France's armed forces, described the incident as "tragic" in a tweet on Friday, adding that she will visit the military facility where the helicopters were based later in the day.
"I pay tribute to the soldiers killed and I want to tell their families and brothers in arms my solidarity and my full support," Parly tweeted.
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Telecom equipment and smartphone maker ZTE Corp (000063.SZ) (0763.HK) and four other companies have been dropped from several MSCI indexes including the MSCI China A Inclusion Index as trading in the China-listed A shares of all five companies has been suspended.
FILE PHOTO - Visitors pass in front of the Chinese telecoms equipment group ZTE Corp booth at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, February 26, 2018. REUTERS/Yves Herman/File Picture
MSCI, the U.S. index publisher, made the announcement on its website www.msci.com
The other four companies include Beijing Orient Landscape & Environment Co Ltd (002310.SZ), China Hainan Rubber Industry Group Co Ltd (601118.SS), China Railway Group Ltd (601390.SS) and Shanxi Taigang Stainless Steel Co Ltd (000825.SZ), according to the announcement.
The naked body of a 23-year-old Google employee was found floating in the San Francisco Bay Thursday, officials said.
The Santa Clara County Coroner’s Office identified the woman as Chu Chu Ma of Mountain View, the Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety tweeted.
A woman with the same name has a LinkedIn profile indicating she’s a software engineer at Google, according to NBC Bay Area.
In a statement in NBC Bay Area, a Google spokesperson said, “Chu Chu was an excellent software engineer in our developer product team. We are devastated to learn of her passing and our deepest condolences are with her family and friends.”
The Sunnyvale DPS said an investigation was ongoing and authorities were “awaiting the results of the autopsy report.”
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RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia lawmakers are calling on the U.S. secretary of transportation to reverse the Federal Transportation Commission's decision to withhold millions of dollars in funding. Del. James LeMunyon and Sen. George Barker sent a letter signed by dozens of other lawmakers to Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao after federal officials announced they would withhold funding ...
Current and former attorneys with the New Orleans Public Defender's Office were interviewed by Anderson Cooper about deficient funding for the office for an episode of 60 Minutes that broadcast on CBS Sunday, April 16, 2017. Pictured in the top row, from left, are OPD Supervising Attorney Will Snowden, Staff Attorney Barksdale Hortenstine, Jr., former OPD attorney Lindsay Samuel, Current OPD Chief of Trials Danny Engelberg; on bottom row from left, Supervising Attorney Kenneth Hardin, former OPD Chief of Trials Kendall Green, Staff Attorney Tina Peng, Staff Attorney Brandi McNeil and former OPD attorney Sarah Chervinsky.
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MADISON, Ind. (AP) — Wildlife officials say a black bear believed hibernating in southern Indiana will likely awaken soon from its winter slumber.
Indiana’s Department of Natural Resources says the bear was spotted last November in the Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge and likely hibernated in that refuge just north of the Ohio River city of Madison.
The DNR says the bear could emerge from hibernation as soon as mid-February, depending on weather conditions.
DNR nongame mammologist Taylor Rasmussen is urging residents near the refuge to secure garbage cans, remove bird feeders and other food sources to keep the bear leery of humans.
It’s only the second wild black bear confirmed in Indiana since the 1870s. Officials believe it swam across the Ohio River last summer from Kentucky, which has a growing bear population.
The DA’s federal executive terminated the membership of Nelson Mandela Bay Ward 1 councillor Rashied Adams yesterday.
The decision follows a notice to suspend his membership after he failed to pay a compulsory tithe to the party.
“A vacancy will now be declared in Ward 1,” DA Eastern Cape chairman Andrew Whitfield said.
DA MP James Selfe chairs the federal executive, which is the party’s controlling structure.
Adams, 26, the party’s youngest councillor in the Bay, had on Thursday been served with a notice to suspend his membership following an internal disciplinary matter relating to the unpaid money.
“He was given 24 hours to provide reasons why his membership should not be terminated,” Whitfield said.
“The federal executive did not accept his reasons as sufficient and therefore his membership has officially ceased.”
HOBBS, N.M. (KRQE) – A Lea County Sheriff’s Deputy is behind bars, accused of sexually assaulting an inmate.
Hobbs Police say a female inmate reported Lea County Deputy Edmund Wallace was transporting her from the magistrate court after her arraignment.
She told police they went to an unknown place in Hobbs, where the alleged assault happened.
Police say they interviewed Wallace and he admitted to it.
Wallace is facing a charge of criminal sexual penetration.
Here is the order that would occur should no one trade up or down (Cleveland). with the current play at quarterback, no wonder i have Cleve. selecting 2! But hey that could change. When is the draft for new coach? After the Green Bay game, i feel a coaching change is a must!
#1 Cleve. – Josh Rosen QB. UCLA 6’4″ 220 lbs
#2 NYG. – Sam Darnold QB. USC 6’4″ 225 lbs
#3 Indy. – Saquon Barkley RB. PSU 5’11” 223 lbs
#4 SF. – Bradley Chubb DE. NCS. 6’4′ 276 lbs
#5 Den. – Minkah Fitzpatrick DB. ALA. 6’1″ 201 lbs
#6 Cleve. – Baker Mayfield QB. Okla. 6’0″ 225 lbs
#7 Chi. – Courtland Sutton WR. SMU. 6’4″ 218 lbs\
8# TB. – Derwin James DB. FSU. 6’3″ 212 lbs
#9 Cincy. – Mike McGlinchey ND. OT. 6’7″ 310 lbs
#10 Wash. – Christian Wilkins Clem. DT. 6’4″ 311 lbs.
Lana Del Rey is safe despite a very dangerous situation.
A man named Michael Hunt was arrested for attempted kidnapping with a weapon and aggravated stalking before the singer's concert at the Amway Center in Orlando, FLA., on Friday night, E! News can confirm.
The Orlando Police tweeted the information to the public on Saturday, "ARRESTED: Michael Hunt, for aggravated stalking & attempted kidnapping w/a weapon. After receiving a tip we deemed a credible threat, OPD got to him before he could get near singer Lana Del Rey last night at her show at Amway Center."
Another tweet with more information explains that Hunt had made threats against the singer, was carrying a knife and had concert tickets on him at the time of the arrest.
Hunt is currently being held at the Orange County jail on no bond.
US president Donald Trump has said a newly declassified Republican party memo alleging FBI misconduct during a probe into Russian election interference shows “a lot of people should be ashamed of themselves”.
Mr Trump said: “The memo was sent to congress, it was declassified. Congress will do whatever they’re going to do. But I think it’s a disgrace what’s happened in our country.”
The president’s decision to declassify the memo clears the way for the public release of the document.
The memo was prepared by Republicans on the US House intelligence committee based on classified information, and alleges the FBI abused US government surveillance powers in its investigation into allegations of Russian collusion during Mr Trump’s 2016 election campaign.
The FBI previously said it had “grave concerns” about the memo’s accuracy.
According to Battalion Chief Jim Powers, Sioux Falls Fire Rescue responded to the fire at 1:30 AM on Tuesday (May 29) at 519 S Duluth Avenue. "First arriving crews reported flames on approach from a third story window in a multi-family residential home with extension to the exterior of the structure" said Powers. "The initial fire attack knocked the fire down from the exterior of the structure prior to making entry. The crew made entry and proceeded to the third floor and extinguished the main body of the fire in apartment 7. The fire was brought under control within 15 minutes of arrival."
The National Election Committee ruled yesterday that Svay Rieng's Doung commune would be awarded to the ruling Cambodian People's Party on a slim margin of two votes after a highly contentious recount on Monday saw both major parties contesting the validity of multiple ballots. After a full recount, the NEC said the results now stood at 2,611 votes to the CPP and 2,609 to the CNRP, handing the commune that was initially won by the opposition to the ruling party.
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LeBron James will not play 48 minutes in any of the Finals' first few games says Tyronn Lue
That’s the assurance that Cleveland Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue has given going into Game 1.
James and the Cavs yet again have to topple the All-Star-littered Golden State Warriors in the best-of-seven Finals, which get underway at Oracle Arena in California tomorrow (2am UK time).
James averaged 41 minutes in seven games of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Boston Celtics, including 46 minutes in Game 6 and an incredible 48 in Game 7 despite just a day of rest in between.
That was as a result of the reliance on the four-time MVP to will the Cavs over the line. So far James has done just that to see them past the Indiana Pacers, Toronto Raptors and the Celtics.
The London Police Service is making a public appeal after a 43-year old woman was reported missing.
Mojca Knez, of London, was reported missing Friday evening, though she was last seen in the downtown area on Nov. 28, police say.
She’s described as a Caucasian female, 5’2″ and 150 pounds with hazel eyes and shoulder-length, straight, dyed brownish-red hair.
“Police and family are concerned for her welfare,” a statement from the police said.
Anyone with information in relation to Mojca’s whereabouts is asked to call the London Police Service at (519) 661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Information can also be sent in on-line anonymously at http://www.londoncrimestoppers.com.
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A Saudi-led coalition says rebels in Yemen have fired a missile at an Emirati ship, causing no damage but wounding one sailor.
A statement early Thursday carried by the state-run Saudi Press Agency said rebels fired on the ship as it left Mokha, a strategic Red Sea port.
Saudi-led forces began their war in Yemen in March 2015, battling Shiite rebels known as Houthis who hold the capital, Sanaa, with their allies.
Emirati ships have been targeted before in the conflict. The attack Wednesday also comes after an international naval coalition said it would increase its patrols of waters off Yemen over concerns about attacks on ships there.
The Gulf of Aden and Bab el-Mandeb off Yemen are two crucial areas for shippers transiting the Suez Canal.
Medical University of South Carolina investigators report that long-term expansion protocols for adoptive cancer immunotherapy do not compromise Th17 cells' effectiveness against large tumors, in the March 9, 2017 issue of JCI Insight . This finding is important because rapid expansion protocols that are used to produce sufficient CD8+ T cell numbers for adoptive cell therapy degrade their effectiveness.
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Transcript for 'Jeopardy!' contestants hilariously fail entire football category
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Periods of heavy rainfall are expected Wednesday night across Middle Tennessee. Subtropical depression Alberto is expected to approach and move across the mid-state. Storm total rainfall amounts from 1-3 inches are possible with locally higher amounts approaching 4 inches near the Tennessee River Valley region.
Forecasters said one concern associated with tropical weather systems is the likelihood for heavy showers to remain over the same area. Heavy rainfall can accumulate quickly and lead to possible flash flooding across the area. Locations that have received saturating rainfall amounts in previous few days could also be more prone to flash flooding.
Residents should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should flash flood warnings be issued.
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The Cabell County Sheriff’s Department said a mother and child are dead and a second child was injured in a shooting.
Sheriff Chuck Zerkle said it happened about 1:15 p.m. Friday in the 2400 block of Benedict Road in Culloden. Zerkle said it was a domestic situation. Zerkle said the mother and a 5-year old girl were killed and a 7-year old boy is in surgery following the shooting. The sheriff said authorities are still investigating, but they believe the shooter is dead.
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"Mason bees are the most prolific pollinators," says Robert Girvin, a Tacoma doctor who's been keeping mason bees for four years. "They're child-friendly, don't sting and are easy to manage. It's something easy you can do to improve the local environment." Girvin shows how you can make your own house for mason bees.
Members of of the Iraqi forces stand by a humvee in the old city of Mosul.
Silfverberg (upper body) is expected to play Monday against Carolina, Eric Stephens of The Orange County Register reports.
The report noted that Silfverberg would be ready to go unless the player suffers an unlikely setback prior to puck drop. Though not an elite offensive force, as a two-time 20-goal scorer who plays special teams and can shutdown other team's top lines, Silfverberg is vital to the Ducks' success.
Several people are in hospital Tuesday morning, after a high-speed crash in Vancouver’s west end involving a police cruiser.
Police say the cruiser was heading southbound on Denman when a silver Acura flew through the intersection at Alberni and smashed into the cruiser, which had its lights on.
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The two officers in the car and a passenger in the Acura were taken to hospital. All are expected to be OK.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Virtual reality, neural feedback and digital therapy are among five ideas to help solve the U.S. opioid crisis that have won a global technology challenge in Ohio.
Hundreds of researchers, caregivers, service providers and individuals from Ohio, other states and nine countries participated in the competition.
Winners received $10,000 to take ideas into development.
The state is offering the $8 million challenge and $12 million in research-and-development in a two-pronged strategy aimed at driving scientific breakthroughs to address the deadly epidemic tied to prescription painkillers.
Republican Ohio Gov. John Kasich (KAY'-sik) called for the investment as the state has been among the hardest hit.
Winning ideas included using virtual reality for addiction prevention, using neural feedback to support surgical patients through physical therapy and digital addiction therapy based on mindfulness theory.
Tom Hoch, the former CEO of Hennepin Theatre Trust, said he is "exploring" a run for mayor. File photo
Tom Hoch, the former CEO of Hennepin Theatre Trust who stepped down from that role in December, said Tuesday he is “exploring” a run for mayor of Minneapolis.
A Tom Hoch for Minneapolis campaign committee was registered with Hennepin County last week. Contacted by phone on Tuesday, Hoch insisted his plans were still tentative.
“As I conclude that exploration, my intention is I will then announce,” he said.
Hoch headed the for-profit Historic Theater Group for four years before the non-profit trust was formed in 2000. He was 62 when he announced his retirement from the downtown arts nonprofit last fall.
Hoch previously worked as a schoolteacher, attorney and a projects manager with the City of Minneapolis. He was chair of the Minneapolis Downtown Council’s board from Feb. 2015 until earlier this month.
His campaign committee filing lists a home address in Lowry Hill.
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Pixar really outdid itself with Coco, and the Blu-ray is down to $19 today on Amazon, complete with a digital copy. That’s the best price we’ve seen so far on the best animated feature Oscar winner.
Yerevan /Mediamax/. The 6th stage of negotiations on EU-Armenia Framework Agreement, relating trade and investments issues, started in Yerevan.
The following directions of the agreement will be discussed within the frames of negotiations: “Sales of Services”, “Protection of Intellectual Property Right”, “Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures”.
Negotiations on the following directions will be summed up: “Sales of Goods”, “Conflict Regulation”, “Transparency”, “Technical Barriers of Trade”, “Customs Issues”, “Competition”, “State Participation Enterprises”, “Trade and Sustainable Growth”.
A central Ohio lawmaker is seeking a ban on fracking in certain parts of the state. The proposal comes as a commission that regulates this types of drilling prepares for its first meeting.
Democratic Representative David Leland wants to prevent oil and gas companies from drilling in public parks and nature preserves.
Leland says he understands the economic value of fracking for natural gas in Ohio, but…
“We’ve got to have little spots of land in the state of Ohio that don’t have to be subjected to fracking. We can run an economy, we can get our energy needs in the state of Ohio and still preserve the state parks and nature preserves for people to use not only now but in the future,” said Leland.
The practice of horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, on public lands must be approved by the Ohio Oil and Gas Commission. For years Gov. John Kasich didn’t appoint members to the commission, but last year’s budget fight forced his hand.
A decomposed male body was found in the wooded area near the end of Leggett Street in Lumberton the evening of Aug. 8, and the death is being investigated as a homicide. (Source: Raycom Media)
LUMBERTON, NC (WMBF) - A decomposed male body was found in the wooded area near the end of Leggett Street in Lumberton the evening of Aug. 8, and the death is being investigated as a homicide.
The NC Examiner’s Office identified the victim as Michael Powell, 36, of Lumberton. The cause of death was determined to be a gunshot wound.
Officers with the Lumberton Police Department located the body at around 10 p.m., according to an LPD news release. Detectives and agents from the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation worked the crime scene, and are handling the case as a homicide based on evidence at the scene.
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In Vanderburgh County two people are arrested after a flaming tire on a vehicle catches the attention of a sheriff’s deputy. It happened early Sunday morning.
A deputy patrolling Covert Avenue noticed a mini-van that was swerving and spewing sparks and debris from the right front wheel. Upon further investigation the tire was severely damaged and appeared to be on fire.
Officials arrested Catherine Javier. She’s being charged with resisting law enforcement and driving while intoxicated.
While on the scene of the previous incident deputies also arrested John Gonzalez after he was seen trying to enter Interstate 69 the wrong way. Deputies performed a field sobriety test which they say he failed. Both went to the Vanderburgh County Jail, but have since been released.
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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- You have to be in it to win it.
The 121st Precinct took to Twitter Monday to warn the public about scammers telling them they won the lottery, and to be particularly suspicious if they had never played.
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The Mega Millions, which just had a $393 million jackpot won in Illinois, has a list of helpful tips on its website including not giving out your banking information to strangers.
That jackpot ticket has still not been claimed, according to Illinois TV station WGN 9.
Saturday night's Powerball drawing did not produce a winner, so the jackpot for that lottery is now at $490 million. The next drawing for that lottery is Aug. 16.
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SUDBURY, Ont. - Police say a drug seizure in northern Ontario resulted in the arrest of a man suspected of murder in Belize, as well as other crimes in Toronto.
The Greater Sudbury Police Service says the man was arrested on Friday as part of a drug bust at a local home.
A check on the man's identity, which was not released, found he was wanted for a number of alleged crimes further afield.
They say he's wanted in Belize on one count of first-degree murder, but did not provide details of the case.
In Toronto, police had a warrant out for his arrest on several charges including robbery with a firearm, extortion and theft under $5,000.
Sudbury police say he will answer to local drug charges, travel to Toronto to face charges there, then be extradited to Belize.
An immigrant in Germany has been given a mild 20 month suspended jail sentence for sexually abusing a little girl in an asylum seekers home in Berlin that led to her father being gunned down by police.
The victim’s mother Zaman burst into tears when she heard the verdict and cried out in the courtroom: “How can this be? He should be locked up in a place where he cannot do this again. He destroyed my life on this day.”
The court heard how the 27-year-old man lured the six-year-old girl away to a quiet spot where he could assault her away from prying eyes.
The attacker, Pakistani refugee Tayyab M. told the court in Germany it “didn’t’ matter” to him whether he had sex with a child or an adult – just that the act itself was completed for his gratification.
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LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - The Cirque du Soleil performer who fell on stage, and later died, was once a part of "Le Reve" at the Wynn. He died while performing in the show "Volta" in Tampa, Florida.
Yann Arnaud fell about 12 feet onto the stage, after losing his grip.
Arnaud had about 15 years experience, with many of those years in Las Vegas. He performed for "Le Reve" from 2004 to 2009, and again from 2015 to 2016.
This isn't the first time a Cirque du Soleil performer has died during a show. Back in 2013, 31-year-old performer Sarah Guyard fell to her death while performing in "Ka" in Las Vegas. The show took a short break, but the act was cut from the show for a year and a half while they added more safety measures. One of those was a system that automatically slows down performers if they're traveling too fast.
Cirque du Soleil released a statement saying "the entire Cirque du Soleil family is in shock and devastated by this tragedy."
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YORK, Pa. (AP) — Police departments in a south-central Pennsylvania county say they collected 5.51 tons of drugs and medicine last year that was converted into electricity.
WHTM-TV reports York County police departments collect the unwanted drugs through their drug take-back boxes. Officers then take the drugs to the York County Solid Waste and Refuse Authority.
The authority burns garbage to heat boilers that produce steam. The steam then turns turbines and powers a generator that produces electricity.
Authority spokeswoman Ellen O’Connor says they are producing enough energy daily to power the city of York.
York County police departments have collected about 15 tons of unwanted drugs and medicine since 2012.
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ROANOKE (WSLS 10) – Roanoke City Police are investigating after a man was shot Sunday night in Roanoke.
Police said it happened around 8:25 Sunday night in the 500 block of Rutherford Avenue.
One man was shot in the leg and back, he is expected to be okay.
Police have arrested a man in connection to the shooting. The suspect has not been identified.
Stick with WSLS 10 for updates.
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Maricopa County jail inmate who fled work detail is arrested
PHOENIX (AP) — Maricopa County Sheriff's officials say a jail inmate who walked away from his work assignment in Glendale last week is back behind bars.
They say inmate Andrew Johnson was taken into custody without incident in Phoenix around 1 p.m. Tuesday and will be facing additional charges.
Johnson fled from a work detail last Thursday morning.
The 31-year-old Johnson was booked into jail last November on one count each of shoplifting and dangerous drug possession and use.
Sheriff's officials say inmates on work detail are classified as low risk and have non-violent charges.
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It doesn’t seem likely Derek Carr would play a week after injuring his back, but the Raiders haven’t ruled him out. They listed him as questionable on their final injury report Friday.
Raiders coach Jack Del Rio said Monday the team expected the quarterback to miss two to six weeks with a transverse process fracture in his back. But Carr was able to take snaps behind E.J. Manuel on Thursday and Friday.
Manuel remains the likely starter, but left tackle Donald Penn said Thursday that Carr’s “very ahead of schedule.” Del Rio was asked Friday if Carr was “ahead of schedule.”
“I think Donald did that for us yesterday,” Del Rio said, via the Raiders’ video of his press conference.
The Raiders also list running back DeAndre Washington (hamstring) and cornerbacks David Amerson (concussion) and Gareon Conley (shin) as questionable.
As methane and ethane rain down, they slowly carve away at the landscape by some undetermined method to create mazes that stretch for tens of kilometers. New research has revealed how extensive these puzzling mazes are on Titan's surface, and provides insight into how they formed.
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April 20 B2gold Corp
* B2GOLD Corp reports strong first quarter 2017 gold production results; Fekola project mine construction remains on target for an October 2017 production start
* B2Gold - Q1 consolidated gold production of 132,736 ounces, 4% (or 4,892 ounces) higher than same period in 2016
* Qtrly consolidated gold revenue of $146.3 million on sales of 119,937 ounces at an average price of $1,219 per ounce
* Company is on track to meet its 2017 annual guidance of between 545,000 to 595,000 ounces of gold production
* B2Gold - looking forward to 2018, co projecting consolidated gold production to increase significantly and to be between 900,000 and 950,000 ounces
* For FY 2017 consolidated cash operating costs are expected to be between $610 and $650 per ounce
* FY 2017 all-in-sustaining costs are expected to be between $940 and $970 per ounce Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Cerecor Inc
* Cerecor Inc announces retirement of Dr. Uli Hacksell as president and chief executive officer
* Cerecor Inc says John Kaiser, chief business officer of Cerecor, has been appointed interim chief executive officer
* Cerecor Inc says board of directors has initiated a search for a permanent chief executive officer
* Cerecor Inc says Hacksell will stay on as chairman of Cerecor's board Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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DESTREHAN, La. (AP) – A prosperity gospel televangelist is asking disciples to “pray about becoming a partner” to his mission of obtaining a $54 million private jet.
The Louisiana-based ministry of Jesse Duplantis has already paid cash for three other private planes, but he says God told him “I want you to believe in me for a Falcon 7X.”
NOLA.com/The Times-Picayune reports that Duplantis made the pitch to his followers in the May 21 edition of his weekly video address.
Duplantis says the three-engine plane would allow the ministry to fly “anywhere in the world in one stop,” reducing fuel costs while maintaining a global reach.
Duplantis says Jesus Christ “wouldn’t be riding a donkey” today — “he’d be in an airplane flying all over the world.”
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The Kansas City Chiefs look to go 5-0 on the season, but the Houston Texans will provide a stiff test - especially to the Chiefs' offensive line.
Authorities identify two killed in overnight murder-suicide
BATON ROUGE - A domestic dispute turned into a deadly murder-suicide Thursday night.
The shooting happened at the Ardendale Oaks Apartments off Lobdell Boulevard just after 11 p.m. Witnesses said they heard the situation between a man and a woman growing louder and louder when suddenly, things turned deadly.
Authorities have identified the victims as 33-year-old Shanta Matthews and 31-year-old Zachary Washington. The two lived in the apartment with their two children.
East Baton Rouge District Attorney Hillar Moore said Washington shot Matthews then himself. Moore said the situation could have been prevented. He advised residents to talk with loved ones and seek help to prevent incidents like this in the future.
Economic development and the need for additional police patrols are two common themes of the three Republican candidates in the race for the Fancy Gap District seat on the Carroll County Board of Supervisors. With incumbent supervisor Phil McCraw not seeking re-election due to health issues, candidates Ronnie G. Collins, G. Greg Spencer, and Phillip R. McCraw will all be on the ballot in the Republican Primary set to be held June 13. Because it is an off year for Constitutional Officers, the countywide primary this year will piggyback off the Virginia State Primaries for Governor and Lt.
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A worker has terrible burns to his upper body after witnesses heard explosions coming from an auto transmissions business in Osborne Park.
Gov. Cuomo continue to call on Congress to fund a $94.4 billion disaster relief package for Puerto Rico at a rally in the Bronx on Saturday, more than four months after Hurricane Maria devastated the island.
“What we do today will determine the future of Puerto Rico — that is how serious this is,” Cuomo declared at a South Bronx nonprofit center.
Congress passed a $36.5 billion aid package in October 2017 that included funding for hurricane and wildfire relief to Puerto Rico and others, but the island says this isn’t enough.
The $94 billion aid package requested by Puerto Rico includes $31 billion to rebuild homes and another $18 billion for electricity.
The guv criticized the federal response to the crisis on the island, where nearly half a million people still don’t have power.
Cuomo was joined by his Puerto Rican counterpart, Gov. Ricardo Rosello, and a crowd of roughly 200 people.
Many rally attendees were from friendly labor unions. One protester crashed the private event and was quickly escorted out.
PCollinson1990 wrote: Yes, he and his pals bankrupt the country with profligate spending, you are quite right.
Another myth you have allowed yourself to be duped into believing.Labour invested heavily at the start of their reign, the deficit was coming down nicely, all under control and then the GLOBAL economic crash hit. No doubt that was all Labours fault as well?I'll admit that his continuance of Thatchers financial deregulation and stupid PFI deals were well, stupid but if you actually look at the figures everything was pretty much under control.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Spain’s Banco Sabadell:
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. — Firefighters are battling a wildfire near the University of California, Riverside that came dangerously close to homes, prompting an evacuation order.
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection said the fire broke out near a city street Sunday afternoon and quickly burned uphill into Box Springs Mountains, which includes a reserve managed by the university.
Aerial footage from a news helicopter shows the flames burning close to homes with retardant on their rooftops. Authorities issued evacuation orders for a neighbourhood east of the mountain in Moreno Valley. The orders were lifted several hours later.
About 150 firefighters are battling the blaze, which has scorched 1,000 acres, or 1.5 square miles. It is 44 per cent contained.
In Central California, a 300-acre wildfire burning near the town of Wawona has forced the closure of a popular trail in Yosemite National Park.
× Grand Rapids observes Beer Month with Cool Brews. Hot Eats.
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A portion of fish and chips sent into space from Sheffield crash landed more than 60 miles away in Linconshire.
The haddock and chips were attached to a weather balloon and launched into the stratosphere by Sheffield-based SentIntoSpace yesterday lunchtime.
Now Hull-based fish and chip restaurant Papas has revealed that the meal spent more than four hours floating nearly 140,000ft above the Earth - before crash landing more than 60 miles away from Sheffield in the North Lincolnshire Wolds.
The firm, which has a chain of fish and chip restaurants, wanted to send the food into space to prove that their meals were "out of this world."
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TOKYO (Sputnik) — The maneuvers are set to last for two days and are aimed at practicing defending the islets from a possible invasion by external forces, the South Korean Navy said, as cited by KBS World Radio on Thursday.
© AP Photo/ Korea Pool Textbook Diplomacy: Japan Claims Dokdo Islands From South Korea
A total of seven warships and four aircraft will participate in the exercises, while the marines are expected to conduct a landing drill.
The drills are held biannually, with Japan strongly protesting them.
The Liancourt Rocks islands, also known as Dokdo and Takeshima, have been administered by South Korea since 1954, but Japan disputes Seoul’s sovereignty over the territory.
What’s up with those government ads with zippy lines promoting public transport? Are these ads really just propaganda? In part two of our look on public transport, we interview Daniel Bowen from the Public Transport Users Association.
WARSAW, Poland — Poland’s Foreign Ministry says the nation’s permanent representative to the European Union has stepped down and the resignation has been accepted.
Foreign Minister Witold Waszczykowski said Friday that Jaroslaw Starzyk, 54, had submitted his resignation for “personal reasons.” The ministry later said the resignation was accepted, giving no other details.
But the Onet.pl news portal said documents suggesting that Starzyk could have collaborated with communist-era intelligence were found in archives. The portal said Starzyk had concealed the fact of collaboration.
Under Polish law, officials to state offices must declare any communist-era collaboration and anyone caught lying is subject to being dismissed.
Starzyk was appointed in February 2016 by the ruling Law and Justice party, which has vowed to eliminate vestiges of communism from state bodies.
Virginia DEQ holding final input session on carbon plan
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality is holding its final public hearing on a proposed carbon cap-and-trade plan.
Interested parties can weigh in Monday afternoon at the department's office in downtown Richmond. It's the last of six sessions the department has held to get input.
Michael Dowd is the director of the department's air and renewable energy division. He says feedback at the early meetings has been mostly supportive of the proposal that would cap emissions from most power plants starting in 2020 and then require a 30 percent reduction over a decade.
Eligible carbon emitters would also have to participate in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, a cap-and-trade program.
Dowd says a final proposed rule could be presented to the state air board for a vote this summer.
Nelson is slated to play Monday against Nashville, The Buffalo News reports.
Nelson did not play Saturday against Chicago due to a lower-body injury, but he's expected to return to the lineup and take Victor Antipin's spot. Nelson will play alongside Nathan Beaulieu on the third pairing. He has appeared in 26 games this season and averaging over 18 minutes per game. His mobility makes him a better fit against Nashville, but Buffalo are huge underdogs against one of the league's best teams.
Young stars have defied the winter weather with heartwarming performances in football's Russell Foster Youth Leagues.
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Russell Foster Mini Soccer Under 9s Winter League clash between Farringdon Detached, red and white, and North East Sport Real.
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April 13 Conocophillips
* Conocophillips announces agreement to sell San Juan basin assets
* Conocophillips - to sell its interests in San Juan basin to an affiliate of Hilcorp Energy company for up to $3.0 billion of total proceeds
* Says deal comprises of $2.7 billion in cash and a contingent payment of up to $300 million
* Conocophillips - contingent payment is effective beginning Jan. 1, 2018 and has a term of six years
* Conocophillips- expects to record a non-cash impairment on assets in Q2 of 2017
* Conocophillips - company expects to record a non-cash impairment on assets in Q2 of 2017
* Conocophillips - including recently announced Canadian asset sales, the transactions will materially reduce co's exposure to North American gas
* Conocophillips - post Canadian and San Juan basin transactions, sees 2017 nar production on pro forma basis of 1,145 – 1,175 mboed Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Rovers and their new look defence head to Portsmouth looking to bounce back to winning ways - and you can follow all the action here.
They sneaked in to take the League Two title last season but will Portsmouth get the better of Rovers this afternoon. Find out by following our live blog. REFRESH regularly for the latest updates.
The Washington Capitals were in desperate need of a win Wednesday night, and Braden Holtby made sure they got it.
After dropping Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final to the Vegas Golden Knights, the Caps needed a win in Game 2 or else they would be staring an 0-2 deficit in the face.
With the Caps leading 3-2 with two minutes remaining in the third period, Golden Knights winger Alex Tuch appeared to have a clean shot at the net as Holtby was late reacting to a cross-ice pass. But the Washington netminder made an absurd diving save to keep the Caps ahead.
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Alex Ovechkin had the same reaction that everyone at home did.
Holtby made 37 saves as the Capitals secured their first Stanley Cup Final win in franchise history and tied the series at one.
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Over 500 soldiers from the 34th Red Bull Infantry Division headquarters have been notified of a possible deployment in the fall of 2018.
The planned deployment to Southwest Asia is expected to last up to one year. The notified units are based in Rosemount, Inver Grove Heights, and Faribault;
The soldiers will complete a capstone training exercise next June to prepare for deployment.
The exercise, called a Division Warfighter, tests the commander and headquarters staff's ability to respond to complex challenges in a fictional battlefield scenario.
The notification comes as the 34th Infantry Division commemorates the 100th anniversary of its formation in August 1917.
Perreault scored twice and added a helper in a 5-1 win over Vancouver. He also skated to a plus-2 and recorded four shots on goal.
Perreault's first tally of the game -- and eighth of the campaign -- held up as the game-winner just 4:55 into the second period. Thanks to a pair of three-point outings, the 29-year-old has nine points in his last eight games despite averaging less than 12 minutes of ice time during that span. On one hand, Perreault's offensive output is extremely efficient, but it's interesting he's not being rewarded with additional ice time. It's tough to recommend him in deep seasonal formats based on his fourth-line role and limited ice time, but Perreault makes for a great play in daily contests while he's producing -- especially given his role on the team's No. 2 power-play unit.
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One of the two major umbrella unions in South Korea has decided to rejoin the minimum wage negotiations.
The Federation of Korean Trade Unions(FKTU) on Monday announced the decision to return to the Minimum Wage Committee of the Economic and Social Commission of Labor, Government and Management.
The return came about a month after it announced a boycott of the talks along with fellow umbrella union Korean Confederation of Trade Unions(KCTU) in protest of a parliamentary passage of a revision bill on the minimum wage. The KCTU is still boycotting the talks.
The committee is set to hold a plenary session on Tuesday to launch discussions on next year's minimum wage.
It has to decide on the minimum wage for next year by July 28th and notify the public no later than August fifth. The committee is comprised of 27 members, nine from each of the three parties of labor, management and government.
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The Battle Creek, MI manufacturer has a long history of support for bluegrass artists, with dozens of endorsing acts using their banjo, mandolin, and guitar strings. While the electric market is by far their largest customer base, the company's outreach to bluegrass is widely recognized, and appreciated.
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LOS ANGELES—Harvey Weinstein’s leave of absence from his Weinstein Co. studio will be indefinite, the company’s board said Friday, adding that it had opened an independent investigation into allegations of sexual harassment and misconduct by the Hollywood producer.
Mr. Weinstein, best known for producing award-winning movies like “Pulp Fiction” and “The King’s Speech,” was the subject of a New York Times investigation Thursday that found he had paid settlements to at least eight women who accused him of sexual harassment....
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Police say four people are in custody after a carjacking led to one of the suspects being shot by Kansas City police.
Authorities say a carjacking in Kansas City, Kansas, on Monday led to a police chase that ended when the car stopped in downtown Kansas City, Missouri, near City Hall.
Police spokeswoman Stacy Graves says the four suspects were known to be armed. They fled from the car into a nearby parking garage and three suspects were arrested.
Graves says the fourth suspect inside the garage disregarded commands from officers and shots were fired.
The suspect was taken to a Kansas City hospital and was in stable condition Monday afternoon.
No police officers were injured.
On 7 February 2017, the Russian President signed into law a bill introducing amendments to the Russian Code on Administrative Offences that increases the amount of the fines imposed for violating Russian data protection laws and differentiates the relevant offences' types. The greatest increase raises maximum fines for certain violations from RUB 10,000 to 75,000 .
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Sarah Huckabee Sanders, the White House press secretary, audibly choked up during Wednesday’s press briefing as she answered a student’s question about school shootings.
The student, who several White House reporters identified as Benje Choucroun, 13, was at the White House covering a children’s fitness event, but was called on as he sat among the White House press corps. He said his school recently had a lockdown drill.
Reading from a sheet of paper, he said that one thing that affected students’ mental health was “the worry about the fact that we or our friends could get shot at school.”
“Specifically,” the boy asked, “can you tell me what the administration has done and will do to prevent these senseless tragedies?”
Mrs. Ocean Springs 2018 Karen Horn spoke to the seventh and eighth graders at Ocean Springs Middle School about bullying.
ISLAMABAD: The puppet authorities in its crackdown against the joint resistance leadership in Indian occupied Kashmir, arrested or put under house detention the entire top leadership to prevent a march Kulgam, Wednesday.
According to Kashmir Media Service, Call for the march has been given by Syed Ali Gilani, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Muhammad Yasin Malik to express solidarity with families of the martyred youth, killed by Indian forces on Sunday.
A police party raided the residence of Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front, Muhammad Yasin Malik, in Maisuma area of Srinagar on Wednesday night and arrested him, a JKLF spokesman said.
The authorities have also placed the Chairman of his Hurriyet forum, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, under house arrest, while the All Parties Hurriyet Conference Chairman, Syed Ali Gilani, is already under house detention.
A huge posse of policemen has been deployed outside the residences of Syed Ali Gilani and Mirwaiz Umar Farooq to prevent them from moving out.
Global warming is opening up the fabled Northwest Passage, a route through Arctic waters that's closed to ships for most of the year.
The Associated Press traveled through the passage on a Finnish icebreaker that achieved the earliest recorded transit from the Pacific to the Atlantic oceans last month.
Together with Arctic researchers, the AP team documented the impact climate change is having on the environment, communities and animals that live in this remote corner of the world.
The changes are indicative of the effects of rising temperatures on the Arctic as a whole. Scientists predict that a warming Arctic will affect lower latitudes, because of the role it plays for global weather.
An account of their 10,000 kilometer (6,200-mile) journey from Vancouver to Nuuk, Greenland, is published Monday.
Work starts on Monday, April 17, 2017 on the main church of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Syracuse. Laborers, electricians and craftsman all converged on the $12 million top-to-bottom restoration project.
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LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A University of Nebraska-Lincoln music professor has been accused of buying and selling steroids.
Court records say 43-year-old Jeffrey McCray is charged with nine felony counts of possession of a controlled substance. He didn’t immediately return messages left Wednesday by The Associated Press. The court records don’t list the name of an attorney who could comment for him.
Authorities say McCray used and sold anabolic steroids for bodybuilding competitions.
University spokesman Steve Smith says the university is aware of the allegations and says officials “will take appropriate action when necessary.” The university website says McCray was appointed an associate professor of bassoon in 2007.
Myself Sravani, Program Manager of World Psychiatrists 2018 scheduled during October 01-02, at Osaka,japan. I would like to invite all the Psychiatrists, Psychologists, neurologists,Mental health practitioners to international gathering at Osaka,japan. For more details, PS: https://worldpsychiatrists.blogspot.in/
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Actress Storm Reid attended Star Wars: The Last Jedi premiere clad in an all white Rosetta Getty suit.
The 14-year-old wore a $1,425.00 Rosetta Getty cropped back vest and paired it with $890.00 cropped high rise trousers. She wore a Woolford bodysuit (you can get a similar one here for $97.50) and $295.00 Via Spiga sandals (available at Bloomingdales.com).
Storm wore her hair in box braids and added a playful braid to the left side. Her white manicure and pedicure keeps the whole look fresh! A white and black look always comes across as chic and is perfect for the red carpet.
We’re totally here for the fact she looks stylish, yet age appropriate. Hats off to stylist Jason Bolden.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Apparel and footwear maker VF Corp said it would buy Williamson-Dickie Mfg. Co, the owner of Dickies and Workrite workwear, for about $820 million in cash.
Williamson-Dickie is expected to add more than $1 billion of revenue to VF by 2021.
The deal is expected to close early in the fourth quarter. (Reporting by Sruthi Ramakrishnan in Bengaluru; Editing by Maju Samuel)
Gary Simpson, the Hawkins County man accused of kidnapping a girl, appeared in court on Oct. 19, 2016. (Source: WBIR)
The man investigators said kidnapped a young Tennessee girl from school in May 2016 was sentenced to 25 years in prison.
Gary Simpson, 58, is the man investigators said kidnapped 9-year-old Carlie Trent that sparked a week-long Amber Alert.
Simpson entered an Alford plea to aggravated kidnapping and aggravated sexual battery.
An Alford plea means Simpson admits there was enough evidence to convict him in court, but he does not admit guilt in the case.
Two men found Simpson while searching a rural area in Hawkins County. The men held Simpson at gunpoint until investigators arrived and took him into custody.
The men donated the thousands of dollars in reward money that they received to local charities.
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Let's be honest, there's no real good place to crash a $300,000 supercar. But there are definitely a few other things—say, a wall of pillows—that we'd rather smash into than another six-figure supercar, as seen in this video of an unhappy union between a McLaren 720S and a brand-new parked Audi R8.
With over 700 horsepower being pumped out by that 4.0-liter, twin-turbo V-8 engine and headed exclusively to the rear wheels, the McLaren 720S is one of the most unadulterated supercars out there. Apparently, someone forgot to remind the inexperienced driver of a minty white example in Toronto, who is seen flooring it from a dead stop on a side street, quickly losing control, and crashing nearly head-on into the red Audi resting innocently on the side of the road. We're honestly surprised the impact didn't sound like a cash register opening.
BERRIEN COUNTY, MI -- A 43-year-old Owosso woman died and a man was injured after a snowmobile crashed in a Hagar Township wooded area about 1:40 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 3.
Rescue crews responded at 1:37 a.m. to the 4700 block of Carmody Road for the crash.
The Owosso woman was a passenger on a snowmobile driven by a 41-year-old Owosso man.
State police said it appeared thee woman was ejected from the machine and had a fatal head injury.
The man had serious injuries to his back and pelvis and was taken to Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo for treatment. He was last known to be in serious but stable condition.
Police said the two people were not wearing helmets and that "preliminary investigation at the scene suggests alcohol may have been a contributing factor."
The names of the driver and passenger were not immediately released.
VANCOUVER – Police say four people were taken to hospital after a car crash in east Vancouver as police investigated two bank robberies.
Const. Jason Doucette says none of those who were injured were involved in the alleged bank robberies, describing them as “innocent civilians.”
The four people, who were in the same vehicle, were taken to hospital with what’s believed to be minor injuries.
Doucette says officers received reports of robberies at two separate banks within 30 minutes on Saturday afternoon.
He says a Porsche Cayenne that police believe was driven by the suspects crashed at an intersection near the location of the second robbery, minutes after it was reported.
The crash involved four vehicles.
Doucette says officers blocked in the Porsche and a man and a woman were arrested.
MannKind (NASDAQ:MNKD) is up 8.1% after hours following a letter from the FDA saying that the company's Afrezza inhalation treatment no longer needs a Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy.
"We have determined that the communication plan is no longer necessary as an element of the REMS to ensure the benefits of Afrezza (insulin human) inhalation powder outweigh its risks because the communication plan has been completed and the most recent assessment demonstrated that the communication plan has met its goals," the FDA writes.
With that, a REMS is no longer required for the powder, the FDA says.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - First ladies are getting their own day in in the Illinois state capital.
The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is celebrating the lives of the first ladies of Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses Grant, Ronald Reagan and Barack Obama.
The June 14 event is called "History Sparkles." Four historians stationed around the museum will give brief presentations and take questions about Mary Lincoln, Julia Grant, Nancy Reagan and Michelle Obama.
The event is part of a program about the presidents who once lived in the state, called "From Illinois to the White House: Lincoln, Grant, Reagan, Obama."
Tickets are $35, although museum members will get a 10 percent discount. For tickets, go to www.PresidentLincoln.Illinois.gov .
A Walhalla man who set a vehicle afire in a carport that spread to destroy the adjoining home said he never intended to kill those inside the home asleep. Nevertheless, Joshua Charles Campbell was sent to prison for a 12-year sentence. Campbell is 29 years old. He admitted his guilt to arson third degree and to nine counts of attempted murder. Campbell’s explanation did not set well with at least two of the victims, including homeowner Shelia Lemon. The crimes occurred in January 2016 on Forest Drive near Seneca. Assistant Solicitor Blair Stoudemire Campbell was under a no trespass order the night he went to the home occupied by the mother of his child. Homeowner Lemon told the Oconee General Sessions judge that she believed Campbell’s intent was to blow up the home and that he made no attempt to alert its sleeping occupants to the fire. Just before sentencing, Campbell told Judge Cordell Maddox, “I pray you have mercy on me.”
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Customers of Isbank in Turkey can now send and receive money using Apple’s iMessage. The service has been added to the bank’s IsCep mobile banking app and is available for those with iPhones running on iOS 10. Money transfers of up to TRY 300 (US$81) can be sent with the service.
SACRAMENTO — A Sacramento County Sheriff’s K-9 died Monday morning after suffering a possible stroke.
According to Sgt. Zach Hatch, 8-year-old K-9 Nikk died just before 8 a.m. His partner, Deputy Ramie Folena, noticed he had become “lethargic and was having trouble standing” while on duty, Hatch said.
The German Shepard had been with the sheriff’s department since Dec. 9, 2011.
“Our canine partners are very much a part of our family, and Nikk’s untimely passing during his shift today is a profound loss that is felt not only in the Sheriff’s Department but the entire community,” said Sheriff Scott Jones.
Services will be announced at a later date.
The United States Department of Agriculture has released a promising forecast for Tennessee farmers this season.
Corn production is set to increase three-percent from last years harvest, with almost 130-million bushels anticipated to be harvested.
Yield estimates were placed at 166 bushel per acre, which is an increase of 15 from 2016 numbers.
Soybean harvest is also forecast to increase six-percent from last year, with 77.4-million bushels expected to be taken from the fields.
Yield estimates are anticipated at 45 bushel per acre.
The biggest crop increase this season will come from cotton, which is expected to produce 680,000 bales.
If realized, this production would be an 18-percent increase over 2016 numbers.
All parts of the College and some parts of Mount Vernon lost power just before 1 p.m. Friday. Power was restored on campus at approximately 7 p.m. the same day.
About 600 customers were scheduled to be transferred to an alternative power source at about 4 p.m., according to Fay White, a spokesperson for AEP Ohio, the College’s electricity provider. White clarified that the College is not included among those 600 customers, although AEP is attempting to serve as many of its customers as possible with the alternative power source.
The power outage resulted in 1,100 customers without power, according to White. The outage is due to an equipment-related cause, but the company is still investigating the specific cause of the outage. There are two circuits involved in the outage.
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HALIFAX -- A weatherman says he got more than he bargained for during a recent trip to a Costco in Halifax after finding a live scorpion in a bag of bananas.
Nathan Coleman, a reporter for The Weather Network, says he was unloading groceries when his 11-year-old daughter spotted something squirming in a plastic bag.
Coleman says he dismissed the rustling until his mother put the bananas away and noticed the scorpion.
He says he double-bagged the arachnid and drove to the Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History, where it has been jarred for observation.
Coleman says a warehouse manager has apologized to him and says Costco is looking into the incident, but he thinks the product should be pulled from the shelves in the interest of safety.
He says he's hoping to find out whether the scorpion is venomous and how it was able to journey thousands of kilometres.
Furore over US visa policy for parliamentarians
ISLAMABAD: Senate Chairman Raza Rabbani announced a boycott of the UN-sponsored International Parliamentary Union (IPU) being held in New York next week, after the US failed to issue a visa to Deputy Chairman Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri, who was supposed to represent Pakistan at the forum.
The chairman has also directed that no Senate delegation will visit the US “unless an explanation [for] the delay in issuance of visa” to his deputy is given by the US government or the US embassy in Pakistan.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — An aide says Vice President Mike Pence won't hesitate to criticize North Korea when he attends next month's Winter Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea.
Pence's deputy chief of staff, Jarrod Agen, said Tuesday: "No matter the circumstances or occasion, the Vice President will not hesitate to speak out against North Korea when they are being dishonest or deceptive in their practices and provocations against freedom."
The statement came in response to one by the ambassador for North Korea's mission to the United Nations. Pak Song Il told the Washington Post on Monday that Pence's visit "only shows how weak their motives are and how shameful their ways of thinking are."
Aides to Pence have cast his visit as an attempt to ensure the North doesn't "hijack the messaging" at the games.
Environmental officials to discuss wells, chemicals
LITCHFIELD, N.H. (AP) — New Hampshire environmental officials are going to discuss the status of negotiations between the state and the Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics company on the presence of chemical contaminants in drinking water wells in several communities.
A public information meeting has been scheduled at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Campbell High School auditorium in Litchfield, New Hampshire. The state Department of Environmental Services has invited residents from that town, as well as from Bedford and Merrimack.
Work has been done to connect homes to a public water system and fund design efforts for a potential extension of public water service.
MINNEAPOLIS — The Philadelphia Eagles were busy this week in the Minneapolis area, even beyond their practices and other preparation to play the Patriots on Sunday in Super Bowl 52.
The Birds participated in a raucous opening night media session Monday, and then players and coaches met with reporters each afternoon from Tuesday to Thursday before heading to the University of Minnesota for practice or weightlifting sessions. And they had some notable things to say.
Some quotes were serious. Others were funny. And many found a middle ground as the Eagles tried to enjoy the atmosphere surrounding the Super Bowl but also looked ahead with eagerness to performing on the NFL’s grandest stage.
We rounded up some of our favorite quotes from Super Bowl week here:
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) — Three student-athletes signed college offers at Westminster on Friday morning.
Cale McLarnon and Brandon Smith signed to play soccer at Southern Wesleyan University, while Larkin Ison III inked an offer from Princeton University to continue his football career.
“It means a lot,” Ison said. “My family has given me everything I could ask for. They’ve made so many sacrifices just to get here and be in this moment. It’s all for my parents, family and God. I’m looking forward to the next chapter in my life.
“I knew from the start I wanted to go to the Ivy League because academics and athletics are two things I’ve always focused on,” Ison added. “The moment I got off the plane [at Princeton] it felt different. I loved the coaching staff and energy around campus, so I went with it.”
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Update: 5:23PM THE Fiji Roads authority has advised all heavy vehicle owners to comply with the vehicle axle load limits to prevent further deterioration of the road network caused by overloading.
A statement from the authority states that the authority spends uo to $30 million to $50 million on annual maintenance costs of roads damaged by overloading.
�This can also reduce planned renewal programme which can save the Government up to $120 million per annum in the annual future maintenance bill,� the statement said. �This money could be effectively used elsewhere in the programme.�
PIKEVILLE, Ky. (AP) - A former Kentucky lawmaker sent to prison for a bribery scheme has pleaded guilty to identity theft.
The Lexington Herald-Leader reports ex-state Rep. Keith Hall of Pikeville entered into a plea agreement Thursday that recommends a two-year sentence on the federal count. According to court documents, prosecutors will move at sentencing to dismiss five other charges.
Hall was accused of using fake documents to convince a customer he had insurance so he could keep a contract.
He is currently serving a seven-year prison sentence for a 2015 conviction for bribing an inspector to overlook violations at his surface coal mines.
Sentencing on the identity theft charge was set for May 24.
Hall was a longtime lawmaker until his re-election defeat in 2014.
Information from: Lexington Herald-Leader, http://www.kentucky.com
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - UrtheCast Corp
* UrtheCast reports second quarter 2017 financial results
* UrtheCast Corp qtrly revenue excluding non-cash revenue c$11.9 million versus C$15.9 million
* UrtheCast Corp qtrly revenue c$11.9 million versus c$21.0 million
* UrtheCast Corp qtrly net loss c$3.9 million versus net loss of C$0.3 million
* UrtheCast Corp qtrly net loss per share $0.03 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Talk about mother-daughter #goals! Reese Witherspoon and her mini-me Ava Phillippe adorably star in the Draper James Spring 2018 campaign, modeling pretty dresses and cute tees that have use dreaming of garden parties and sweet tea. The collection, which also includes skirts, shorts and tops, is filled with flirty feminine details like floral prints, ruffles, lace and bows.
While the resemblance between the Legally Blonde star and her 18-year-old daughter is well-documented, the photos and accompanying interview show these two ladies are also sartorially in sync and sweetly inspired by one another. Phillippe shared that she was most excited to be part of the shoot with her mom because it was “an opportunity to have fun and support her work as a female entrepreneur.” Awww. Keep scrolling for all the campaign images and Witherspoon and Phillippe’s insight!
Denver police officers largely observed during the Mile high 420 Festival on April 20, but 64 citations for public consumption were issued throughout the day.
Thousands of people lit up their joints, pipes, blunts and vaporizers at 4:20 p.m. on Friday, April 20, at Civic Center Park, taking a collective puff for the 4/20 holiday. All of them were breaking the law, but the decades-long demonstration has gotten too large for the Denver Police Department to ticket everyone who's smoking.
Still, a small number of unlucky cannabis users typically find themselves in legal trouble during the event. Twice as many revelers were ticketed at this year's 4/20 event at Civic Center than during 2017's rally.
The world began really paying attention to the UMBC Retrievers about when they were tied with Virginia at halftime — at least according to their Twitter follower count.
According to Twitter, UMBC Athletics (which had around 5,000 followers when the tournament started), gained 25K followers from 10:00-11:00 PM ET on March 16.
And it just kept going from there
Good thing they had a clever person behind the account.
One person is dead after a crash in Izard County Wednesday night.
According to an Arkansas State Police crash summary, the vehicle was traveling east on Highway 56 east of Calico Rock Wednesday night around 11:30.
The vehicle ran off the road, hit a tree, and caught fire.
The identity of the driver is unknown at this time.
The driver’s body was taken to the Arkansas State Crime Lab.
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The Egyptian Prime Minister Sherif Ismail has said the government on Sunday approved its 2018/19 fiscal year budget , targeting a budget deficit of 8.4 percent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
A statement from the cabinet said the budget would target GDP growth of 5.8 percent.
Meanwhile, Egypt’s Finance Minister Amr El Garhy on Monday told Reuters that the country expects GDP growth between 5.3 and 5.4 percent in the third quarter of the 2017-2018 fiscal year.
Last month , Planning Minister Hala al-Saeed said the economy grew by around 5.3 percent in the second quarter.
A World bank 2017 report said the country’s macroeconomic conditions were showing signs of stabilization following the liberalization of the exchange rate.
Egypt’s fiscal year begins in July ends in June.
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By tomorrow South Africans will know whether or not President Jacob Zuma will deliver this year’s state of the nation address scheduled for Thursday.
A beleaguered Zuma is this evening expected to meet with the top six officials of the ANC at his presidential home of Mahlamba Ndlopfu in Pretoria, where his future as the president of the country is expected to be discussed.
The top six leaders of the ANC are meeting Zuma on the mandate of the party’s highest decision-making structures in between conferences, the national executive committee and the national working committee, after they resolved in the last two weeks that Zuma should step down as head of state and government following his ousting as party president.
Ivanka Trump’s photo of herself sitting in U.S. President’s Oval Office chair sparks criticism
IVANKA Trump posted a photo of herself on Twitter in U.S. President’s Oval Office chair flanked by her father, Donald Trump, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau with the caption: “A great discussion with two world leaders about the importance of women having a seat at the table!”
The photo was taken after the roundtable discussion on women in the workforce that was held on Monday during Trudeau’s visit to the White House. The White House said she helped recruit participants and set the agenda.
The photo has sparked much debate.
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The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has announced that it mandates companies hiring 15 employees and above to submit a labour injuries report concerning last year’s fourth quarter, the report must be submitted before January 15th, 2017, to avoid associated penalties.
Maher Hamad Al Obed, Assistant Under-Secretary For Inspectional Affairs, said, "The ministry receives work-related injuries reports through the smartphone app 'Salama', available on Google Play and the App Store. The app includes additional services such as occupational physical disability or death compensation disclosure list, videos demonstrating first aid instructions, and an interactive map pointing out the nearest hospitals."
Several informative programmes were welcomed by business owners to motivate the correct following of workplace safety requirements and shape the significance of reporting labour injuries, and to carefully handle the situation and avoid accidents later-on.
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Jonathan Tasini, a left-wing author and writer/talking head for CNN, celebrated the news that Republican lawmakers were on board a train that crashed Wednesday morning. “Wow, btwn train full of Goopers hitting truck and this, God is working hard today to clean up the stink. Thank her. #TreyGowdy#goptrainwreck.”
A number of people were injured in the crash. There was one fatality.
Tasini later deleted the tweet and apologized while blaming his tweet on “the deep racism/hypocrisy/criminality promoted by GOP.”
On his verified Twitter account, the hard-left author describes himself as a “Bernie Sanders surrogate.” His profile photo is a picture of himself with his arm around Sanders. Tasini wrote the book The Essential Bernie Sanders and His Vision for America.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Chris Jones scored 15 of his 18 points in the first half, and fifth-ranked Louisville routed Rutgers 92-31 on Thursday in the quarterfinals of the American Athletic...
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The New York Giants went from one of the NFL’s worst defenses in 2015 to one of the 10 best in coordinator Stev…
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* Sees HY DHEPS to be down by no more than 10% when compared to dheps of 229.7 cents for half year ended 31 March 2016
* DHEPS for half year ended 31 March 2017 is therefore expected to be between 206.7 cents and 229.7 cents Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bangalore.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com)
MILAN: Italian police say a drive-by shooting has left wounded in the central city of Macerata, and authorities are warning citizens to remain indoors.
Police did not say how many were injured in the town, which has a population of 43,000.
Italian news reports said that the car contained two people. Macerata's mayor has urged citizens to stay indoors Saturday while the suspects remain at-large. The ANSA news agency reported four victims have been wounded while Sky TG24 put the number of wounded at two.
Sky said the shooting started around 11 a.m. (1000 GMT; 5 a.m. EST), and that students were being kept inside schools which are open on Saturday and public transport had been halted.
Investing.com – Gold prices dropped to fresh two-month lows on Friday, as the U.S. dollar rallied following the release of a mixed U.S. employment report that included an encouraging rise in wages. Comex gold futures were down $4.86, or about 0.38%, at $ …
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House Budget Committee Chairwoman Rep. Diane Black, R-Tenn., leaves the House Republican Conference meeting in the Capitol on Tuesday, June 2, 2015. (Photo By Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)
Action on the fiscal 2018 budget resolution that is key to a tax overhaul remains uncertain as House Budget Committee Chairwoman Diane Black is expected to resign to run for governor of Tennessee, say CQ Roll Call's House leadership reporter Lindsey McPherson and budget reporter Jennifer Shutt.
Leading contenders to replace Black include GOP Reps. Steve Womack of Arkansas and Bill Johnson of Ohio. Meanwhile, Reps. Rob Woodall of Georgia and Tom McClintock of California could also make the list if they decide to seek the post.
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Update re Budget chair: @RepRobWoodall says “if there was ever a case to be made for a waiver, Diane would be it."https://t.co/VPXYwh9JEH — Lindsey McPherson (@lindsemcpherson) August 2, 2017
Tuesday, the city's annual "Read to Me" book drive kicked off Downtown at the Main Library. They are trying to collect 60,000 new and gently used children's books.
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Numbers Midday' game
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the New York Lottery's "Numbers Midday" game were:
0-9-6, Lucky Sum: 15
(zero, nine, six; Lucky Sum: fifteen)
Arc, The Washington Post’s publishing software, continues its slow march towards becoming the go-to content management system for news organizations, from modest alt-weeklies to multi-paper chains.
This week, the Philadelphia Media Network announced that it would be moving to Arc for all of Philly.com’s publishing needs, working directly with the Post team to test new Arc tools and features throughout the year-long transition process.
Philadelphia: The Philadelphia 76ers are investigating whether team president Bryan Colangelo used Twitter accounts to anonymously trash his own players and other executives and defend himself against fan and media criticism.
The five accounts took aim at Philadelphia players Joel Embiid and Markelle Fultz, former Sixers general manager Sam Hinkie, Toronto Raptors executive Masai Ujiri and former Sixers players Jahlil Okafor and Nerlens Noel, according to a report by The Ringer website.
Colangelo acknowledged using one of the accounts to monitor the NBA industry and other current events but said he wasn't familiar with the other four and didn't know who was behind them.
"The allegations are serious and we have commenced an independent investigation into the matter," the Sixers said on Wednesday in a statement.
"We will report the results of that investigation as soon as it is concluded."
The Constitution’s separation of powers is intended to safeguard individual liberty and prevent coequal branches of government from usurping one another. Policing this separation is a core duty of the Supreme Court, and on Tuesday the Justices batted .500.
The Court ruled in Jesner v. Arab Bank that foreign corporations cannot be sued under the 1789 Alien Tort Statute, which was originally intended to punish piracy and injuries to ambassadors under the common “law of nations.” But plaintiff attorneys have been using the law...
SHARE COPY LINK James Pickens Jr., star of "Grey's Anatomy," helped kick off Clovis Rodeo week Tuesday with his annual fundraiser, a roping event. John Walker The Fresno Bee
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The two countries' foreign ministers meet and agree to cooperate on the 'Belt and Road Initiative' after tensions over the South China Sea Singapore and China have agreed to work together on China's ambitious global trade expansion initiative, in a sign that the strained ties between the two Asian countries could be on the mend. Speaking after a one-hour meeting with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Beijing on Monday, Singaporean foreign minister Vivian Balakrishnan said the two countries will strengthen cooperation on China's "Belt and Road Initiative", in particular boosting the southwestern Chinese city of Chongqing's transport links to Southeast Asia.
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A new study of graduate vacancies reveals that the media, construction and administration offer the most attractive starting salaries nationwide.
The findings are calculated after analysing advertised wages for thousands of jobs covering 23 different careers.
RENTON, Wash. (AP) -- Pete Carroll said Monday the Seattle Seahawks have not closed the door on the possibility of adding Colin Kaepernick to their roster, but how much further they pursue it may depend on the upcoming NFL draft.
''We're still battling on all fronts, on all guys. We're still looking at guys and evaluating. There are still free agents we're looking at and in that the process just continues,'' Carroll said. ''We've gone through the information gathering and we have a pretty good feel for where we are. It's ongoing. We're not done with that decision at all.''
Reports surfaced earlier this month that Seattle pulled out of a planned workout for Kaepernick, who has been without an NFL team since the end of the 2016 season. Seattle has been one of the few teams to show any interest in Kaepernick following his protests during the national anthem during the 2016 season with San Francisco.
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Municipal Corporation of Gurgaon's monkey catching drive has come into scrutiny after animal activists raised questions over their catching process.Animal activists alleged that monkey catchers administer drugs to these monkeys in order to trap them.MCG has hired a contractor to curb monkey menace in the region. Various animal activists have been concerned about such practice.It is pertinent to mention here that to put a check on monkey menace, many civic bodies in different parts of the country hire contractors to catch these apes.
The mamas of Monterey are back!
"Big Little Lies" has begun shooting its second season, and the Emmy-winning cast is already posting pictures from set.
Laura Dern shared an on-set snap of her and Reese Witherspoon – who play Renata and Madeline, respectively – on Instagram. The two actresses posed outside of Seaside Coffee Shop, a frequent hang for the show's California moms.
"Madeline and Renata are back. #BLL2," Laura captioned the shot.
I'd have believed it if you'd have cared to inform us that the flight is canned.We found out from Jet. What can one... https://t.co/xrNoDL83iV
The Pinta Island Tortoise
Scientific classification: Chelonoidis abingdonii
Location: Ecuador
Lonesome George was seemingly the last of his kind, a member of the Pinta Island subspecies of giant tortoises in the Galapagos. When George died, the subspecies seemed to die off. But there’s an asterix to this story. Galapagos tortoises were frequently kept on ships for food (imagine livestock that doesn’t need daily feeding), but sometimes dumped off when no longer needed. Isabella Island was a popular dumping ground for tortoises across the various subspecies.
An expedition to the island in 2007 found something intriguing. Eight young tortoises seemed to be first generation hybrids of Pinta Island tortoises and another subspecies. With 2000 tortoises living on the island, that means a Pinta Island tortoise is likely hiding somewhere on the island. So far, a total of 17 hybrids have been found, and future expeditions could yield more, and maybe even find the parent of those hybrid reptiles.
Explore the basic principles of flight to see how animals become airborne in the first place. From leapers to gliders and those that effortlessly fly for hours, each creature has special techniques. But all must overcome a powerful force – gravity. Tune in Wednesday night at 10 on KUAC TV Channel 9.1, or GCI Channel 9 & GCI Channel 657 for HD.
Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr talks to media during practice the day before game one of the NBA Finals in Oakland, California 30 May 2018. EPA-EFE/LARRY W. SMITH
Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr talks to media during practice the day before game one of the NBA Finals in Oakland, California 30 May 2018. EPA-EFE/LARRY W. SMITH
Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr talks to media during practice the day before game one of the NBA Finals in Oakland, California 30 May 2018. EPA-EFE/LARRY W. SMITH
Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr on Wednesday praised the Cleveland Cavaliers for their performance and dismissed the joke that the Cavaliers reached the NBA finals solely because of its star player LeBron James.
When asked at a press conference about the Cavs being ridiculed on the Saturday Night Live skit for its reliance on LeBron James, Kerr recalled the Michael Jordan era in which people were also talking about the "Jordanaires."
Dec 10 (Gracenote) - Top scorers of the English premier league on Sunday 13 Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) 12 Harry Kane (Tottenham Hotspur) 9 Alvaro Morata (Chelsea) Sergio Aguero (Manchester City) Raheem Sterling (Manchester City) 8 Alexandre Lacazette (Arsenal) Wayne Rooney (Everton) Gabriel Jesus (Manchester City) Romelu Lukaku (Manchester United) 7 Jamie Vardy (Leicester City) 6 Leroy Sane (Manchester City) Anthony Martial (Manchester United) 5 Glenn Murray (Brighton and Hove Albion) Eden Hazard (Chelsea) Oumar Niasse (Everton) Roberto Firmino (Liverpool) Charlie Austin (Southampton) Abdoulaye Doucoure (Watford) Richarlison (Watford)
The Western Connecticut Health Network (WCHN) will present a free health seminar, Aromatherapy, Explore the Benefits and Therapeutic Applications of Essential Oils, at the Riverbrook Regional YMCA on Thursday, Dec. 14, from noon to 1.
The featured presenter will be Peggy O’Shea, a registered nurse and clinical leader of Danbury Hospital’s Complementary Medicine Department.
Registration: 1-866-642-9355.
WCHN information: westernconnecticuthealthnetwork.org.
"The only things that interest me in the US are Tupac Shakur, Allen Ginsberg, and Jackson Pollock. I don't need a visa to access their work."
~ Putin advisor after he was placed on US sanctions list.
WAIHEKE ISLAND, New Zealand (WFLA) – A New Zealand man caught a close call between local children and two orca whales on video.
The video was filmed on Waiheke Island, where Creed Pierce was watching the whales swim.
He noticed local children swimming in the path of the whales, and those in the video can be heard yelling for the kids to stay still.
Thankfully, the orcas passed with seemingly little interest in the swimmers.
“That’s a lifetime experience for ya,” someone can be heard saying in the video as the whales passed.
Creed said the island is part of Auckland City, which is very busy during the summer.
You can follow Pierce’s adventures on Instagram at @creedpierce and @nowhiteflagtravel.
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Toronto police are investigating after an 18-year-old woman was sexually assaulted on the patio of the Madison Avenue Pub.
Police said the alleged incident took place at the pub, located in the area of Bloor Street West and Madison Avenue, on May 19.
The woman attended the location at around 12 a.m.
Police allege she was sexually assaulted by a man on the patio at approximately 2 a.m.
The suspect wanted in connection with this investigation has been described by officers as a man between the ages of 21 and 25 standing between five-foot-10 and five-foot-11 with a fit build.
Police released surveillance camera images of the suspect on Wednesday in an effort to identify him.
Anyone with further information is asked to contact officers at 416-808-7474 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-888-TIPS (8477).
(AP) – Start the countdown clock on a momentous two weeks for President Donald Trump and the GOP-run Congress.
Republicans are determined to deliver the first revamp of the nation’s tax code in three decades and prove they can govern after their failure to dismantle Barack Obama’s health care law this past summer. Voters who will decide which party holds the majority in next year’s midterms elections are watching.
Republicans are negotiating with Democrats on the contentious issue of how much the government should spend on the military and domestic agencies to avert a holiday shutdown. An extension of the program that provides low-cost health care to more than 8 million children and aid to hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico, Texas and Florida need to be addressed.
press release: Madison has experienced its share of quirky characters, notorious murder trials, and rumors of creepy creatures. The downtown district has been at the center of these curiosities since the city was founded in 1856. The tour will take visitors from the Capitol Square to Monona Terrace and back again, exploring strange and mischievous tales about the neighborhoods in between.
This tour meets in front of the Wisconsin Historical Museum and covers approximately 1.4 miles on city sidewalks. Participants may be asked to stand for extended periods of time. Tour will take place rain or shine! Wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather.
Register today! Drop-in spots are limited and not guaranteed. Cost to attend is $10/person; Visit shop.wisconsinhistory.org or call 608-264-6555 to sign up.
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Tuesday, August 22
Tuesday, September 12
Tuesday, September 26
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GRAND RAPIDS (AP) - A Grand Rapids woman has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for her role in the decapitation of a Hibbing man.
The 23-year-woman pleaded guilty to second-degree murder. She's accused of helping Joseph Thoresen assault and kill 20-year-old David Haiman after telling Thoresen that Haiman had sexually assaulted her. The Associated Press generally doesn't name people who say they're victims of sexual abuse.
Thoresen was sentenced to life in prison after the woman testified against him in the June 2016 slaying. Authorities say the woman was in Haiman's car near Ball Club when Thoresen and Haiman got out and Thoresen hit Haiman with a baseball bat, stabbed him and beheaded him with a machete.
The Oscar award nominee Timothee Chalamet takes the cover of August Man Singapore‘s March 2018 edition captured by fashion photographer Ryan Plufger. In charge of styling was Jason Adams.
A man flew into a rage after he fell and damaged the strap of his e-scooter while trying to avoid a pedestrian.
Jonathan Mark Tan Wei Wen, 24, demanded compensation from Mr Joshua Shane Ng Cheng Wei, 29, but Mr Ng refused to pay and walked away instead.
Tan caught up with him and punched his head, causing him to fall. He pinned down Mr Ng with his knee and continued hitting his head and face despite intervention by passers-by.
Mr Ng suffered fractures in his nose and right eye socket. Tan made partial restitution of $250 to Mr Ng, who paid at least $505 for his medical costs.
Yesterday, Tan was given 10 weeks' jail for the assault near Block 110, Rivervale Walk at 1am on March 19.
Mr Ng was walking along a zebra crossing when Tan came from behind and caused Mr Ng to move backwards into his path. Tan swerved his e-scooter but fell.
Tan will start his sentence on Jan 3. - ELENA CHONG
COWLITZ COUNTY, Wash (KGW) – Washington authorities arrested a retired military man Wednesday after he threatened to commit a “Las Vegas” style shooting and led them on a nearly 100-mile chase.
Christopher James Bleavins, 35, of Lakewood, Washington, fled Joint Base Lewis McChord Wednesday afternoon and sped off in a red Mazda after he was approached by military police, according to Charlie Rosenzweig, spokesman for the Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office.
JBLM police initially pursued Bleavins but Washington State Patrol soon took over the chase southbound on Interstate 5.
At milepost 58, about 60 miles south of JBLM, Bleavins collided with a semi-truck but continued to drive away at a high rate of speed. The truck driver was not hurt, Rosenzweig said.
Washington State Patrol ended its pursuit at the Cowlitz/Lewis County Line, shortly after the collision.
Castle Rock police then spotted Bleavins driving faster than 100 mph about 10 miles south of the county line.
Three cars were involved in the crash on the A45 which was blocking one lane.
It is affecting traffic coming from Birmingham towards Coventry.
There is also a five-car collision on the M40 in which police are in attendance.
The M6 is also looking extremely busy.
Simply White
By Britta Nordstrom
Non-traditional is becoming the new traditional in today’s world of wedding dresses. Brides are skipping the months-long process of getting an appointment at a bridal shop to try on gown after gown (“too frilly!”). Instead, they are heading over to their favorite boutique to find their dream dress.
The overwhelming and sometimes intimidating atmosphere of women searching for that special-day, white dress (even fighting over—yikes!) is what compels many women to find a simpler, less-expensive, ready-to-wear one. But still white!
While many brides-to-be still bring an entourage to try on dresses, the simplistic and minimal wedding trend is inspiring many to look in more conventional dress shops. Checking out thrift shops, boutiques, vintage stores, or even your mother's closet can save time and money—and often yield a beauty.
What's more, many brides are thinking outside of the box and shopping the white-prom-dress department.
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As the House and Senate are set to go to conference on the 2018 National Defense Authorization Act, there are several key differences that need to be resolved, ranging from the required budget top line to whether to form a new military unit to protect ...read more
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PORTSMOUTH, Va. (AP) – Authorities say a woman picking up a child at a Virginia elementary school was hit by a bullet.
Portsmouth Public Schools spokeswoman Cherise Newsome told WVEC-TV that Douglass Park Elementary School remained on modified lockdown late Monday, following the shooting, as staff and students were on campus for after-school programs. Emergency dispatchers had received a call about the shooting around 4:30 p.m.
The woman hasn’t been identified, but the station described her as a parent of a student. She was hospitalized, and Portsmouth police Detective Misty Holley says the extent of her injuries is unclear.
Further details haven’t been released.
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JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — A Jacksonville woman died in an accident Friday afternoon.
Troopers said 39-year-old Angela Golden was turning left out of East Coast Imports on Gum Branch Road near Northwest Bridge Road when she pulled in front of a Dodge Dakota.
Her 1996 Volvo was hit on the driver’s side, and Golden did not survive.
The driver of the Dodge, Elaine Jones, 65, of Richlands was taken to the hospital and is expected to recover.
Troopers said neither speed nor alcohol was a factor in the crash, and said Golden likely just didn’t see the truck coming.
Troopers were called to the scene around 1:30 p.m., and the road was closed for several hours.
Are sharks attracted to a fast heartbeat? A trio of divers aim to find out in Mission Predator.
Authorities say a stolen pickup truck was found impaled on 30 feet of guardrail in Idaho, but the driver was nowhere to be found. Steve Howser, the general manager of The Aberdeen -Springfield Canal Company near Pocatello, said one of his workers was driving along the canal Sunday when he came across the pickup that was run completely through by a steel guard rail and left partially dangling in the water.
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Four new leases were approved at the Cape May Airport Industrial Park. The Delaware River and Bay Authority announced that the four new tenants are SRL Floor Covering, Surfside Custom Marine Canvas, George’s Auto Repair, and a gym/training facility. The DRBA began construction on a new light industrial building on Ranger Road back in June.
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NIOBRARA, Neb. (AP) — Authorities say a Crofton man has been fatally injured in a Knox County crash.
The accident occurred early Monday morning on Nebraska Highway 12. The Nebraska State Patrol says 55-year-old Kevin Jones was headed east when he lost control of his vehicle. It rolled down an embankment and landed on its top.
The patrol says Jones was pronounced dead on arrival at a hospital in Yankton, South Dakota.
The O'Fallon Panthers were outscored 19-4 in the second quarter by Vianney, which won 57-48 in the first game of the third annual Bank of O'Fallon Shootout.
Soccer Football - Paris St Germain Training - Ooredoo training camp, Saint-Germain-en-Laye near Paris, France - August 11, 2017 PSG's Neymar and Dani Alves during training
PARIS (Reuters) - Brazil forward Neymar will make his Ligue 1 debut on Sunday after being named in Paris St Germain's line-up at En Avant Guingamp.
Neymar was transferred from Barcelona this month after PSG triggered his 222-million-euro ($262.32-million) release clause.
PSG tweeted a picture of Neymar's shirt and shorts from the dressing room, saying "Everything is in place #neymarJrpremiere".
Neymar was not allowed to play at home against Amiens last weekend because the French federation had not received his transfer certificate from their Spanish counterparts.
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This May 13, 2015, file photo shows the contents of a drug overdose rescue kit at a training session on how to administer naloxone, which reverses the effects of heroin and prescription painkillers. Carolyn Thompson AP
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By Clara Applegarth
Features Editor
The Food Bank Coalition of San Luis Obispo County will be on both Cuesta campuses on March 20, distributing food to students in need.
Through the federally funded emergency food program, they are able to give food packages to low income families or individuals throughout the county monthly, according the Food Bank Coalition.
“This event is open to the whole community,” said Cuesta Student Center Assistant, Shannon Piper. “Not just the campus community.”
The food packages include items from vegetables and fruit, to peanut butter, bread, pasta, and various canned goods.
Anyone is available to receive a food package, as long as participants are 18 years of age. No ID is needed.
The event will be held on both North County and San Luis Obispo campuses from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Future distributions will be held April 17 and May 8.
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Euro CLO volumes set to grow in 2018 after busy year end CLO volumes look set to finish 2017 well above 2016 levels and should grow again in 2018, according to analysts. Strong demand, particularly at the mezzanine level, is likely to anchor spreads near their currently tight levels.
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Arsenal could rekindle their interest in Bordeaux winger Malcom in the summer transfer window, according to the Evening Standard.
At one stage, the Gunners appeared close to signing the Brazilian youngster in the January transfer window and had held talks with the player’s representatives.
But the deal fell by the wayside, with Bordeaux reluctant to sell one of their star players mid-season and Arsenal signing Henrikh Mkhitaryan as part of the deal that took Alexis Sanchez to Manchester United.
Nonetheless, manager Arsene Wenger was full of praise for the 20-year-old, so a renewed effort to sign him in the next transfer window could be on the cards.
The former Brazil Under-20 and Under-23 international started his career at Corinthians. He moved to Bordeaux for an undisclosed fee in January 2016. He has clocked up 80 appearances and scored 18 goals for the French side over the past two years.
He was also linked with Arsenal’s north London rivals Tottenham Hotspur during the recent transfer window.
While visiting the hospitality majlis in Khuzam in Ras al-Khaimah, Sheikh Saif expressed his deepest condolences to the family of the deceased, praying to Allah Almighty to rest his soul in Paradise.
A number of Sheikhs, ministers and senior officials also offered their condolences to Sheikh Saud.
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The Bangtan Boys ranked No. 8 on Billboard’s World Albums Chart with the album “Wings,” marking the 18th straight week the K-pop band has stayed in the chart’s top 10.The second album by the seven-member group has shown a strong and steady performance on the chart since notching the top spot in the first week of October.“Voice of Angels” by Celtic Woman took the top spot while Pink Martini followed with “Je Dis Qui!”BTS also ranked No.1 on Billboard’s Social 50 chart, a ranking of the most active artists on the world’s leading social media sites.The boy band also proved its popularity with the music video for “Spring Days.” The video generated 10 million views in just 26 hours and 38 minutes on YouTube, the fastest K-pop group to do so.By Yoon Min-sik(minsikyoon@heraldcorp.com)
MADRID (AP) - An indefinite strike by workers handling carry-on baggage checks at Barcelona's airport is having a more limited impact on passengers after police have been deployed to help.
Public Works Minister Inigo de la Serna said the Civil Guard's presence Monday had brought El Prat Airport back to normal after weeks of flight delays.
He said it was necessary to guarantee security at the airport given that Spain was on high alert in case of a terror attack.
Passenger queues of less than 30 minutes were reported Monday, down from several hours in recent weeks.
The baggage screeners voted to intensify their strike action Sunday on rejecting a pay-rise offer from their company.
The government has also decreed that they provide 90 percent of regular service during the stoppage.
Barrett was optioned to Triple-A Reno following Sunday's loss to the Cubs.
Barrett was lit up for a second straight appearance Sunday, so he'll head back to the minors for some more seasoning. The 26-year-old saw his ERA jump from 0.69 to 4.02 after serving up four homers and allowing seven runs (six earned) in his most recent pair of outings. Barrett has shown he can be a reliable bullpen option, so he should be back with the big club once he finds his footing in the minors.
FLEMINGTON, N.J. (AP) — Students at an elite New Jersey school are getting the opportunity to virtually dissect bodies with the help of some cutting edge technology.
NJ.com reports Hunterdon County Vocational School District’s Biomedical Sciences Academy is employing an Anatomage Table to help anatomy students learn. The tables allow anatomy students to see every muscle in the human body.
Many colleges and medical schools use the tool. The vocational school paid for the table through an $80,000 grant from the state Department of Education.
Curriculum director Jessica Cangelosi-Hade says the program added the table to continue attracting top students in the region. Cangelosi-Hade says the school redesigns its program each year to improve the experience.
Instructors hope to use the table even more next school year.
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Information from: NJ Advance Media.
'Michiana' expansion
St. Joseph, Mich.-based United FCU broke ground on its first branch in Mishawaka, Ind. The project is the continuation of an expansion in the region known as "Michiana" -- straddling the borders of Michigan and Indiana -- that eventually will include six branches in St. Joseph County.
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Rain chances drop to zero Monday, and it will likely stay dry through the work week.
A cool front front looks to push through late today into Tuesday resetting the environment with drier slightly below average temperatures for a few days.
Do not put away the long sleeves just yet, temperatures will fall back to the 40s for lows on the North Shore
The cooler and drier conditions stick around through the end of the week with a slight up tick in temperatures as we head towards the weekend.
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* Qtrly distribution per unit (DPU) was 2.73 cents, unchanged from 1Q 2016
* Net property income for 1Q 2017 was S$120.1 million, 6.1% lower than 1Q 2016
* Gross revenue for 1Q 2017 was S$172.0 million, a decline of S$7.8 million or 4.3% from 1Q 2016
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THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — A Dutch safety watchdog says cross-border cooperation with neighboring Germany and Belgium needs to be improved to ensure the nations are properly prepared to deal with a nuclear accident that could impact all three countries.
The Dutch Safety Board issued a report Wednesday amid public concern over the safety of Belgian nuclear plants Doel and Tihange, but also looked at the Borselle and Emsland nuclear power plants in the Netherlands and Germany.
The watchdog said that in addition to improving crisis planning, the countries need to conduct more joint exercises and arrange coordination of measures they would take in the event of an accident.
The board says it "takes a positive view" of cooperation between the three countries aimed at preventing a nuclear accident.
The budget will be presented by the CM who also holds the Finance portfolio in the cabinet. (Express Photo by Pradeep Kumar) The budget will be presented by the CM who also holds the Finance portfolio in the cabinet. (Express Photo by Pradeep Kumar)
The Himachal Pradesh Assembly’s month-long Budget Session has been convened from March 6. A decision in this regard was taken at the Cabinet meeting held at Dharamshala on Saturday.
Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur, who also holds the finance portfolio, will present his first Budget on March 9.
The House will have a week-long recess from March 17 to 25, when the standing committee will scrutinse the Budget proposals and give their reports, a parliamentary practice adopted by the state Assembly on the lines of the Parliament.
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“Absolutely it would lower the price,” said one expert. But another said something very different.
Katherine “Kat” Jane Mike, 59, of Granite City, died Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016, at Meridian Village, Glen Carbon.
Visitation will be 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. memorial service Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017, at Irwin Chapel, 3960 Maryville Road, Granite City.
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — New York Yankees left-hander CC Sabathia was diagnosed with Grade 2 left hamstring strain Wednesday and could be out at least four weeks.
The Yankees have yet to place Sabathia, whose next scheduled start would have been Sunday, on the disabled list. He injured the hamstring pushing off the mound Tuesday.
It could be a big loss for the Yankees, who were seeing the left-hander pitch like an ace again in his last six starts (0.99 ERA).
Grade 2 hamstring strains can take four to eight weeks to fully recover. Though normally associated with runners, Yankees manager Joe Girardi said they also can be a difficult challenge for pitchers.
“It can be an issue when it’s a push-off leg,” Girardi said. “That’s the leg you’re using to drive downhill and push off on.”
Girardi said the team was undecided who would fill his spot in the rotation.
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The head of the Smithsonian Institution is hoping for the new National Museum of African American History and Culture, to help mend any continuing problems of U.S. racism. The bronze-colored museum's is on the corner of Washington's National Mall, known as "America's Front Yard The $540 million museum will be inaugurated by President Obama in 10 days and is exclusively devoted to black American life, history, and culture. Smithsonian Secretary David Skorton said, "Opening now, at a time when social and political discord remind us that racism is not, unfortunately, a thing of the past, this museum can, and I believe will, help us advance the public conversation." There will be three days of opening festivities, including concerts with artists such as Public Enemy and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band among many others. The museum is set to open on September 24, 2016 Wochit
Italian energy giant ENI is planning to develop up to 5GW of renewable energy projects by 2025.
The company said it will increase renewables capacity by 400MW over the next two years and growing by 1GW by 2021, following investment of €1.2bn.
The expected return on the projects is 10%, ENI said.
ENI chief executive Claudio Descalzi said: “The contribution of renewables will grow thanks to a distinctive model based on an integrated approach with the other businesses.”
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“What the country needs is calm leadership” – UK PM @Theresa_May responds to claims of plot by Tory MPs https://t.co/2LaJmvlIQu pic.twitter.com/fHChMAMzQv — BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) October 6, 2017
“What the country needs is calm leadership, that is exactly what I am providing, with the full support of my Cabinet.”
Shapps claimed he had several Cabinet ministers joining his plot. Put up or shut up time…
Mike Morris is in studio for an hour filled with Vikings talk, a game show, and Questions of Significant Importance.
China Today reports that the government has big plans to build a visitors' center complex at the base of Qomolangma, which is the Tibetan name for Mount Everest. While most climbers opt to begin their journeys via Nepal, China is now sinking a considerable amount of money to build up infrastructure in Gangkar, on the Tibetan side of the mountain.
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Michelle Berting Brett stars in the concert act "The Carpenters Remembered" May 8 at the Waterbury Palace.
Michelle Berting Brett stars in the concert act "The Carpenters Remembered" May 8 at the Waterbury Palace. (Palace Waterbury)
Watch as 8 finalists vie for 5 spots on the TPS Team. Featuring Sabrina Benaim, hosted by Dave Silverberg. 8 pm (doors 7 pm). $30. Get tix here: http://bit.ly/2CAvQQe
Texarkana Texas Police are searching for two women that were caught on camera shoplifting over a thousand dollars in goods from a beauty store.
The theft happened around 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 27 at the Ulta Beauty, according to a Facebook post.
The pair were seen coming into the store with a baby stroller. On the store's security camera footage, they were spotted handing merchandise to each other and then hiding it in the stroller.
According to police — this isn't their first big thefts. They two have been seen in other thefts of fragrances on Aug. 19 which netted them $1,600 in loot.
Anyone with information is asked 903-798-3116 or call CrimeStoppers at 903-793-STOP.
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A teenager allegedly responsible for a hit-and-run crash that killed a recently-married couple in Melbourne is set to face court.
Eric Victorsen, 19, of Boronia, allegedly drove a stolen car at high speeds before crashing into another vehicle at Wantirna South on Saturday night.
Mott Goland, 38, died at the scene and his wife of 12 months Bita Zaeim, 32, died in hospital.
Victorsen is due to face the Melbourne Magistrates Court on Tuesday charged with two counts of culpable driving and stealing a $170,000 Lexus SUV.
The court was previously told Victorsen has an acquired brain injury and an intellectual disability.
A 15-year-old Belgrave girl has also been charged over the crash and faced a children's court on Monday.
YOLA, Nigeria (AP) — Officials in Nigeria say gunmen have killed 15 people in an early-morning attack on a Catholic church, including two priests.
The attack took place in Ayar-Mbalom, a community in Benue state.
Terver Akase, a media aide to the Benue state governor, says the attackers also burned down 50 houses.
President Muhammadu Buhari in a statement calls the violation of a place of worship "vile, evil and satanic" and an attempt to stoke religious conflict.
Benue state in central Nigeria has seen a series of attacks in recent weeks, many linked to a long-running dispute between farmers and herdsmen.
A few days ago 10 people were killed by alleged herdsmen in the state.
J.R. Smith made a near 70-foot buzzer-beater for the Cleveland Cavaliers against the Indiana Pacers.
Cleveland Cavaliers shooting guard J.R. Smith had a little magic in his boots against the Indiana Pacers on Sunday.
Smith, drawing the start in game four, beat the clock at the end of the first quarter with a near 70-foot buzzer-beater.
It was Smith's third three-pointer of the quarter.
Cleveland entered the game trailing 2-1 in the series, but jumped out a 30-24 first-quarter lead.
If Smith and Kevin Love can find their outside shooting touch, LeBron James may get the help he needs to send the Cavs moving forward.
Original tennis bad boy John McEnroe has called on Nick Kyrgios to lead Team World at the Laver Cup in Chicago at the end of the year.
Seven-time grand slam winner McEnroe has become a quasi mentor for Kyrgios, Australia's top-ranked player, and the pair will team up again at the Laver Cup in September.
Cool: Nick Kyrgios easily won his singles rubber on Friday. Photo: AAP
Kyrgios' charge this year has been halted by injuries, but he is still ranked No. 20 in the world.
Laver Cup selections are based on mid-year rankings, but McEnroe used one of his captain's picks to draft Kyrgios into his side.
McEnroe has been ruthlessly critical of Kyrgios in the past for his efforts on the court, claiming the Canberra junior's career would be over in less than five years and labelling him a "bonehead".
SAN DIEGO (NEWS 8) - Instead of saying trick or treat your kids will be saying "Brick-or-Treat" if you head to LEGOLAND.
California Resort is back for more Halloween excitement. The entire Park is open for Brick-or-Treat Party Nights every Saturday in October.
In addition to live entertainment, candy and costume contests, the whole family can interact with master builders.
News 8's Ashley Jacobs reports from Carlsbad with the details.
An Uber driverless car is displayed in a garage in San Francisco in 2016. Uber suspended all of its self-driving testing Monday, March 19, 2018, after what is believed to be the first fatal pedestrian crash involving the vehicles. Eric Risberg AP
Things got a little strange on the Road Trippin’ podcast this week when Cavs sideline reporter Allie Clifton brought up that Cavs’ DJ Montage doesn’t believe in two things: Dinosaurs or Elvis.
Which is weird. But then, it got weirder thanks to Jordan Clarkson, who because the latest NBA player to go against all scientific proof we have about how the world works to explain his theory about dinosaurs. It’s actually a sort of delightful theory, if you can get away with being alarmed about people refusing to believe in science.
New Delhi: Two- and three-wheeler major Bajaj Auto on Wednesday said that it has reduced the prices of its bikes by up to Rs 4,500 with immediate effect, in order to pass on the expected GST price advantage to its customers.
"The savings will range up to Rs 4,500 depending on the model and the state in which the motorcycle is purchased," the company said in a statement.
According to the company, the post-GST benefits will vary for each state and differ across motorcycle models.
"With GST implementation just around the corner, we felt that it would be appropriate to pass on this significant savings to customers," said Eric Vas, President, Motorcycle Business, Bajaj Auto.
After the GST is implemented from 1 July, motorcycles with more than 350 cc engines will attract a 28.84 percent tax, while mid-segment and high-end luxury cars will call for a tax incidence of 32.2 percent.
It's been a pretty average start to our workweek with highs in the upper 70s and lower 80s with no rain or storms in the area today.
Rain chances could, however, be returning by tomorrow.
Clouds will be on the increase tonight and then we'll see a chance of same late night thunderstorms work first into western Siouxland.
A few thunderstorms will be possible during our day on Tuesday with better chances of storms developing late in the day, again in the western parts of the KTIV viewing area.
Tuesday night gives us the best chance of widespread rain and thunderstorms across the region with many areas having the chance of getting 1 to 2 inches of rain.
Some thunderstorms could still be around on Wednesday as well before drier conditions are expected by Thursday.
Friday will give us a slight chance of thunderstorms before the weekend brings us some drying for a while.
Some rain could be returning by late in the day on Sunday with chances continuing into early Monday.
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The Senate Banking Committee voted Wednesday to advance the nomination of Kevin Hassett, President Donald Trump’s pick to be chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers.
Mr. Hassett’s final hurdle before taking office will be a vote of the full Senate.
He was approved by a voice vote of the Senate Banking Committee, with only Sen....
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A Phoenix-based fitness club chain will open its eighth location in the Las Vegas Valley before July.
That’s according to a flyer for the shopping center at 3325 E. Russell Road near the intersection with Pecos Road.
Eos Fitness will take over a former Vons grocery store. The new health club received a construction permit earlier this month that details $3 million worth of work on the site, according to county records.
Eos also has locations in Arizona and Southern California.
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The man was found just after 12 a.m. Sunday with a gunshot wound in the 600 block of E. MLK Boulevard. The victim, who is possibly in his 50s, was taken to a nearby hospital, where he later died, the Stockton Police Department said.
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John Christopher, Operations Director at Village Inn, joined New Mexico Living to talk about spending Father’s Day at Village Inn and their role in ‘Pie it Forward’ for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central New Mexico.
This Father’s Day weekend make your plans to eat at VI and order your celebratory pies. You can order while at the restaurant. They will also be giving out Coupons for all the Dad’s that come in to eat at the restaurant on Father’s Day. They are also partnering with The Boys and Girls Clubs of Central New Mexico for their Pie it Forward event happening on July 12.
For more information, visit their website.
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Humans have been obsessed with eclipses for centuries. But, what can they actually teach us about our place in the solar system? Total solar eclipses have helped bring about some of the most important astronomic discoveries. Nicolaus Copernicus’ eclipse observations helped him determine that the Earth revolved around the Sun; light spectrums of the sun’s atmosphere – only visible during a total solar eclipse – led to the discovery of helium in the 19th century. In this video we explore what scientific knowledge the few minutes under the moon’s shadow have uncovered over time.
(CNN) Two construction workers trapped Tuesday morning on a piece of dangling scaffolding near Miami have been rescued by first responders, according to video from CNN affiliate WSVN.
Both workers were secured by harnesses and ropes when the scaffolding gave way, WSVN reported, citing Miami-Dade Fire Rescue.
First responders repelled from the roof of the building in Palmetto Bay to reach them. They'd been dangling off the side for about an hour awaiting rescue.
No injuries were reported, according to WSVN.
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Darren is keeping his money worries from Nancy. Meanwhile, Kyle asks Nancy to look after some marijuana for him. Out of sympathy she agrees, but struggles to hide it from her family.
Adam and Maxine are planning a romantic day together when Darcy turns up and asks Adam to look after Toby. Darren advises Maxine to play Darcy at her own game and after a successful day withToby, Adam proposes to Maxine again.
Tony is concerned when he finds out that Harry is failing uni and asks Ste to let Harry go. Ste has to be cruel to be kind when Harry comes to visit, but Harry is confused by one of Ste’s memories from the night Amy died.​​
Richard W. Roche Sr. of Riverhead died April 22 at Peconic Bay Medical Center in Riverhead. He was 62.
The son of William and Mary Roche, he was born April 15, 1956, in Riverhead and attended Riverhead High School.
Mr. Roche worked as a home health aide. Family members said he enjoyed wood carving.
Predeceased by his father, Mr. Roche is survived by his children, Jason, of Riverhead, Richard Jr. of Florida and Jaclyn of Cutchogue; his mother, Mary, of Flanders; his siblings, Cathy Laton of Manorville, Dave, of Flanders and Fran Cobb, also of Flanders and seven grandchildren.
Cremation was private.
Arrangements were in the care of McLaughlin Heppner Funeral Home in Riverhead.
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When a successful New York ad executive suffers a personal tragedy and retreats from life, his friends devise a drastic plan to reach him before he loses everything. Pushing him to the very edge, they force him to confront the truth in surprising and profoundly human ways. From Oscar-winning director David Frankel, this thought-provoking drama explores how even the deepest loss can reveal moments of beauty, and how the constants of love, time and death... Full synopsis »
Barcelona (AFP) - Colombian Alvaro Hodeg won a bunch finish to take the opening stage of the Tour of Catalunya on Monday and boost his burgeoning reputation as one of cycling's best young sprinters.
Colombian sprinter Hodeg wins opening Catalunya stage
Quick-Step's Hodeg edged out Bora-Hansgrohe riders Sam Bennett of Ireland and Australian Jay McCarthy at the end of a 152.3 km stage that began and ended in Calella.
"It's a dream come true, today was great for me," Hodeg said. "They (the team) gave me the opportunity and well, this victory is for them."
With the winner's bonus seconds, Hodeg took the overall leader's white jersey ahead of Tuesday's second stage from Mataro to Valls.
Victory completed a good few days for the 21-year-old after his victory in the Handzame Classic in Belgium last Friday.
Defending champion Alejandro Valverde finished safely in the peloton as the Movistar man began his bid for a third Tour of Catalunya title.
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MRS SHAHAR ELIZABETH GEORGE better known as SHEAR RA of Mahoe Village, Campden Park died on Thursday March 8th at the age of 64. The funeral for the late MRS SHAHAR ELIZABETH GEORGE better known as SHEAR RA of Mahoe Village, Campden Park takes place on Monday March 26th at the New Testament Church, Lowmans Hill. The body lies at the church from 1:00 pm. The service begins at3:00 pm. Burial will be at the Lowmans Hill Cemetery.
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The developments from the potential Conor McGregor-Floyd Mayweather super fight have been moving rapidly in the past 48 hours, but at the same time, going nowhere. The fight went from levels of “maybe really happening” to “hahaha nope, never happening” at a head-scratching pace.
But throughout this entire ordeal, the trash talk between Mayweather and McGregor has not stopped. On Tuesday, McGregor posted a photo from Las Vegas, saying that Mayweather retired upon his arrival.
I am in Las Vegas. Floyd has retired on my arrival. pic.twitter.com/z9EcxBJaDr — Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) February 15, 2017
Oh. This rivalry will never end.
McGregor’s tweet came in response to Mayweather’s statement that reaffirmed he’s “happily retired” and that no deals had been made about a comeback fight.
The good news for McGregor is that if this fight actually becomes a thing, NSAC would “certainly” approve the bout.
NEW JERSEY (CBS) — A Jersey Shore brewery has won a major national award.
Unleash 20 varieties of wild yeast on a dry belgian ale, and you create a sour blonde ale that Cape May Brewery named The Topsail, and what Beer Connoisseur has called “America’s Best Beer.”
Cape May Director of Brewing Operations Jimmy Valm says the crew was surprised, but not shocked.
“We knew it was a great beer. It was a bit of a surprise how big it got, how much other people hooked on to it,” he said.
Valm says there’s a lot going on in the Topsail.
“With sour and some more rustic flavors from the bacteria, some really nice fruity flavors in there, like light citrus fruits, maybe some apricot and peach and even a little of mango in there as well. Just really nicely well balanced,” he said.
It didn’t take long for word to spread and Topsail to sell out. But keep hope alive, beer lovers.
“I am very much pushing for us to replicate it again. It’s something that I think we could definitely do again,” said Valm.
Nelson (ankle) will not play Monday against the 76ers.
Nelson tweaked his ankle Friday against the Kings and was subsequently held out of Sunday's win over the 76ers. He'll remain out Monday as the Pels play on the second night of a back-to-back, meaning Ian Clark, who played 15 minutes Sunday, will again be in line for increased minutes off the bench.
SAN DIEGO (NEWS 8) - San Diego joined rallies around the nation in the fight to end gun violence following some of the worst shootings in U.S. history.
The "San Diego Brady Campaign" and "Moms Demand Action" held a rally in Del Mar, calling for gun violence prevention, while protecting the rights of law-abiding gun owners.
After the rally, a candlelight vigil was held in remembrance of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting that happened five years ago this Thursday.
News 8's Kelly Hessedal reports from downtown with the details.
Roma want €40m for Salah
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Reports in Italy say Mohamed Salah has agreed to join Liverpool, but Roma are holding firm for €40m [£35m].
The Reds are keen to bring the Egyptian international to Anfield, but talks have been progressing slowly and last week were nowhere near being completed.
Speaking at Eusebio Di Francesco’s presentation yesterday, Giallorossi sporting director Monchi admitted that Liverpool are in talks, but warned Salah wouldn’t leave on the cheap.
Today La Gazzetta dello Sport is reporting that the winger has agreed a deal with the Premier League club, and has told the Lupi that he wants to go.
However, Liverpool are only willing to offer €32m plus bonuses, while Roma will not to business for any less than €40m.
The indications are that the Reds will eventually meet the asking price, but both clubs are playing hardball.
The Rhodes University Community Engagement Division has launched Engagement in Action, a new podcast which aims to bring to life some of the many ways in which the University interacts with communities around it. Check it out below.
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According to Pollstar, Metallica has submitted full reports for the recently concluded European leg of its WorldWired tour and the thrash masters are grossing more than $2 million per market appearance, good enough to get them to #4 on this week’s Global Concert Pulse chart.
Metallica has indeed proven itself to be some kind of touring monster, as it is averaging 20,451 tickets per market appearance, at an average ticket price of $104, over 19 reports. The average gross per report is $2.1 million. The strongest market of the run was Stuttgart, Germany, which grossed $3.3 million off two nights at Hanns Martin Schleyer Halle April 7th and 9th, both with sold-out configurations of 14,695.
The WorldWired Tour is next set to rumble through North America, starting September 2nd in Madison, Wisconsin, with Jim Breuer opening the shows. They will stay on the continent until March 13th.
Lassana Diarra has left Marseille after the French club agreed to rip up his contract as a move to China looks likely.
Diarra hasn't started for Marseille since November and was told by the club that he no longer had a future with them.
Some reports have suggested that the midfielder went on strike as he tried to carve a route out of Marseille.
Lassana Diarra has left Marseille after the club agreed to terminate his contract
A club statement read: 'Olympique de Marseille and Lassana Diarra have terminated his contract by mutual consent, effective today.
'Having arrived without a transfer fee in the 2015-16 season, Lassana Diarra spent a season and a half at Olympique Marseille.'
Diarra is now free to speak to other clubs including those in the Chinese Super League.
The midfielder hadn't played for Marseille since November and was told he wasn't needed
He has been linked with a move to Shandong Luneng, where Felix Magath is head coach.
Diarra has made 12 appearances for Marseille who are 6th in Ligue 1.
Salina Police are investigating a residential burglary that occurred on the 600 block of North 13th sometime yesterday.
Capt. Paul Forrester said that the 32-year-old resident returned home from work at around 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 5 to find his front door open. He made his way through the house, discovering that the glass on his gun cabinet was broken out and two rifles were missing.
The victim also reported that a handgun was taken from a dresser. Capt. Forrester said that the burglar gained entry by kicking in the back door.
The stolen firearms included a 1970 Remington 870 12 gauge shotgun with several barrels, a Savage .300 Win Mag with a scope and a Ruger P90DC .45 Caliber handgun.
The loss and damages totalled $3,350.
BANGKOK, 14 August 2017 (NNT) – Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has ordered authorities to closely monitor for rainstorms in the upcoming monsoon season and to get prepared in advance in bid to mitigate impacts.
Government Spokesman Lt Gen Sansern Kaewkamnerd said the premier had been reported of the latest flood situation which still persists in eight provinces, namely Sakon Nakhon, Kalasin, Nakhon Panom, Roi-et, Yasothorn, Ubon Ratchathani, Nong Khai, and Ayutthaya. The situation in these provinces is expected to return to normal in a week, should there be no additional rainfalls.
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Two thieves were arrested after a patrolling police vehicle was waved down by a man whose family was being robbed.
According to police, the robbery took place at about 10pm in Imbuia Street, Bethelsdorp.
Johanna Konta got her 2017 campaign off to a bright and confident start as she breezed into the second round of the Shenzhen Open.
The British number one, seeded third here, looked sharp as she beat Cagla Buyukakcay 6-2 6-0.
Konta broke Buyukakcay on her opening serve and then again on her third to go 4-1 up.
Although the Turk broke back to make it 4-2, Konta immediately returned the favour for a 5-2 lead, and she was never troubled again.
Konta looked in ruthless mood throughout the second set, and Buyukakcay finished the match having saved only two of the eight break points against her.
Konta will now face Vania King in the second round, after the American saw off Maris Sakkari 2-6, 6-1, 6-2.
"I felt I did a good job of staying present and enjoying every point I got to compete out there today," Konta said. "I'm looking forward to my next match."
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An autistic 16-year-old who went missing early Thursday morning was found more than 10 hours later by a Los Angeles Metro bus driver, police said.
Zenni Hernandez went missing from the 1100 block of Western Avenue sometime around 3:20 a.m. By 2 p.m., a bus driver spotted him after seeing his picture in a missing person’s alert.
Tahnee Light, a spokeswoman for the Glendale Police Department, said Hernandez had been known to frequently take Metro buses into downtown L.A.
She said the bus driver took the boy to the police station where he was eventually reunited with his family.
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IT’S A KICK that will live long in the memory.
Johnny Sexton pulled a rabbit out of the hat on Saturday evening as his last second drop-goal after 83 minutes dragged Ireland over the line to record a famous win in Paris.
After move than 40 phases it looked like referee Nigel Owens would blow his whistle at any moment and consign Joe Schmidt’s men to an opening weekend defeat.
The chance of a Grand Slam looked like slipping away before Sexton grabbed hold of the ball 40 yards out.
The number 10 delivered a mammoth kick that sailed between the posts, delivering an unforgettable win and causing scenes of pandemonium amongst his team-mates.
You can relive the moment over and over again below.
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Sedin, with 1,004 career points, has what Sidney Crosby wants and has come up unsuccessful in his bid for the past two games. So Crosby, two points shy of 1,000, will try to become the 86th player in NHL history to reach the milestone tonight at PPG Paints Arena with Sedin's Vancouver Canucks in town.
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BERNE, N.Y. (NEWS10) – At 8:55 a.m., the Albany County Sheriffs received a call for a fire at 370 Woodstock Road in Berne.
After an investigation, the owner of the land Andrew Preisner, set a his vacant residence on fire. It was an attempt to demolish the home and build a new residence there.
Berne Fire Company, Westerlo Fire Company and Onesquethaw Fire Company were at the scene to extinguish the fire. Helderberg EMS and Albany County Paramedics also assisted on scene.
Preisner was charged by the Environmental Conservation Police for an unlawful open burn. He will in Berne town court.
As the weather warms up, our attention turns to another season: construction season. The City of Sioux Falls announced it's planning to reconstruct and repair a number of residential and arterial streets this summer.
Start the conversation, or Read more at KELO-TV Sioux Falls.
The Which? Car Survey's results will help you to choose the best car for your needs, whether you’re after the best family car, best small car, best crossover or best sports car.
While our in-depth lab tests reveal a car’s strengths and weaknesses, they won’t tell us what it’s like to live with – and that’s where you come in.
Thanks to the information you share with us, we can reveal which cars and car brands are the most and least reliable, what faults a car's likely to have and how much it's likely to set you back at your local garage.
This means when the time comes to buy your next car, you can use our research to avoid an unreliable model that's going to leave you stranded at the side of the road.
Every year, tens of thousands of people complete our annual Which? Car Survey. The information you provide is crucial, as we use it to pinpoint the most reliable new and used cars.
Police have issued an appeal after the disappearance of two local girls.
Grace Elizabeth McKinney (8) and Kara McKinney (5) are thought to be travelling with their father Michael McKinney, his girlfriend Martina and Woody (3).
Grace and Kara were last known to be in the Aylth area and have previously been known to camp with their father in the West coast area, Fort William and Skye.
They are travelling in a cream coloured Eldis Autoquest Motorhome H36 PBO.
Grace is described as 4’10” slim with red/auburn hair and Kara is 4’0” with red/auburn hair.
A police statement said: “Officers are eager to trace Grace and Kara in order to confirm their well being.
“If you have any information which may assist Police in tracing Grace and Kara please contact Police Scotland on 101 and quote incident number 3165 11/08/17 or approach any police Scotland Officer.”
Trump Dials Back ACA Contraception Mandate
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 11:29 AM EDT) -- The Trump administration on Friday dialed back the Affordable Care Act’s contraception mandate, exempting more employers from the obligation to cover birth control by allowing them to claim a religious or moral objection.
The exemptions to the Affordable Care Act's contraception mandate introduced by the Trump administration Friday can be utilized by all employers. (AP) The move applies to all employers — not just religious nonprofits that battled the Obama administration over an opt-out process and whether it sufficiently distanced faith-based employers from birth control coverage....
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State officials say Nevada ended 2017 as the top gold-producing state in the U.S., and fifth worldwide in production of the precious metal behind the countries of China, Australia, Russia and Canada.
The Nevada Division of Minerals reported Thursday that mines in the state produced 5.64 million ounces of gold in 2017, up 3.2 percent from 2016.
Meanwhile, the average annual price of gold increased 6 cents, from $1,251 per ounce in 2016 to $1,257 per ounce last year.
Silver production in the Silver State decreased 5.2 percent in 2017 compared with 2016, to just under 8.5 million ounces.
The average annual price of silver decreased 10 cents year-to-year, to $17.04 in 2017.
Nevada copper production in 2017 was 146 million pounds, down 9 percent from 2016.
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The DB 40120-CNC-VE tube bending machine is available from transfluid. It permits bending radii of 1xD at very low wall thicknesses. All movement axes in this fully electric bending system are synchronized by the sequence control.
All parameters can be taken from the CAD, and the corresponding form spanners can be called automatically as required. The machine can change the spanners eight times, so that each tube can be bent, even those with highly complex geometries. To implement the narrow radii at a relatively low wall thickness, the machine has an additional pusher device that can offer controlled guidance even to the last bend at short remaining lengths.
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – Dayton police are investigating after a gunshot victim shows up at Miami Valley Hospital.
According to regional dispatch, initial reports came in of a black sedan shooting at a white vehicle on West Third Street and Infirmary Road around 4-30 this afternoon.
15 minutes later, dispatch got a call from Miami Valley Hospital saying a female shooting victim showed up in their emergency room. Her condition is unknown.
Right now, police are blocking off West Third Street from Elmhurst Road and Almond looking for clues.
No suspect information has been given.
The Bachelor is premiering tonight, so let’s take a moment to meet the 30 women competing for Nick Viall‘s heart this season!
ABC is set to debut the new season with a two-hour premiere where Nick, a familiar face in the Bachelor/Bachelorette world, will meet all the women and face the tricky task of eliminating several contestants on the first night.
This season, the ages of the women range from 23 to 31, and the jobs of the women vary from model, nurse, aspiring dolphin trainer, food truck owner, and more!
Click through the slideshow to meet all 30 contestants!
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GILGIT:- The Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly unanimously passed a resolution condemning Indian protest against GB Order 2018 and strongly rejected the Indian remarks. The resolution termed Modi and extremist Hindu leaders’ remarks an attempt to divert world attention from the human rights violations being committed in Indian Occupied Kashmir. Deputy Speaker Jafarullah Khan said that through the protest India had tried to mislead the world.–MERAJ ALAM
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VAGABOND SKI & SOCIAL CLUB, an active social club for singles and married couples. Meeting and dance; with great music by Magic Moments DJ Alan Graveen on Wednesday July 5, 2017; 7:00 (meeting), 8:00 (dance), at Knights of Columbus Hall, 1800 S. 92nd Street, West Allis. $5.00 Admission. www.vagabondskiclub.com.
New chairman of Azerbaijani State Committee for Refugees and IDPs introduced to staff
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Head of the Azerbaijani Presidential Administration Ramiz Mehdiyev has introduced new Chairman of the State Committee for Refugees and Internally Displaced People (IDPs) Rovshan Rzayev to the staff of the State Committee and wished him success in his activity, the State Committee said April 24.
Rzayev was appointed chairman of the State Committee for Refugees and IDPs upon the president’s order on April 21.
While introducing the new chairman, Mehdiyev spoke about Rzayev’s life and work experience.
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A twice monthly dementia friendly cafe to provide people in the area to meet new people and enjoy a nice cup of tea. The cafe is preceded by a Singing for the Brain session. There is also the possibility to remain for lunch.
The Vetr community on Monday downgraded Constellation Brands, Inc. (NYSE: STZ) from 3.5 stars (Buy) to 3 stars (Hold). Despite the downgrade, the Vetr crowd’s outlook on Constellation was strongly bullish, with 71.4 percent of Vetr users giving the stock a Buy rating, 14.3 percent a Sell and 14.3 percent a Hold.
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At time of publication, Constellation shares were trading at $226.35. The Vetr crowd remains strongly bullish on the stock in the long run, with an aggregated price target of $237.51 implying 5.3 percent upside.
This bullish sentiment was echoed by analysts. Among analysts, the 12-month consensus price target on the stock is at $250.00, implying a positive outlook.
If you use a cloud storage app on your PC, there's a good chance you use it as much for backing up your system as you do for accessing files on different devices. And Google knows it. The internet giant is reinventing its Drive desktop app as Backup and Sync, a tool that... well, just look at the name. While it largely accomplishes the same tasks, it's now focused more on safeguarding your data, regardless of where it's stored on your computer. That includes pictures, too -- the updated software integrates the Google Photos desktop app, so you only need one app to sync it all. The only real limitation is the amount of Drive space you have... that 15GB free tier might not cut it.
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LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan officials have extended the deadline for medical marijuana businesses to become licensed.
The Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs said Wednesday the original deadline has been pushed from June 15 to September 15. Officials say the extension allows the Medical Marihuana Licensing Board adequate time to investigate and approve operator licenses to ensure access to medical marijuana is maintained.
Some have expressed concerns the process hasn’t been moving quickly enough.
A 2016 law aimed to address confusion surrounding the legality of dispensary shops that opened after voters in 2008 authorized marijuana for medical use. The new law includes a 3 percent tax on provisioning centers.
Home Indiana Evansville Diesel Exhaust Removed to Keep Fire Fighters Healthy May 30th, 2018 Tyrone Morris Evansville, Indiana
The Evansville Fire Department is working to make fire houses safer for firefighters by removing diesel exhaust. Systems have been installed at 14 fire stations and at maintenance facilities.
The systems will prevent exhaust from entering gear storage rooms as well as living quarters. Fire officials say reducing exposure to dangerous fumes will help save the lives of these lifesavers.
Chief Mike Connelly says, “We have had several firefighters that have passed away from cancer who have retired from the job. We have active duty fire fighters who have cancer. Fire fighters have almost a 2.2 times greater risk for cancer than the general population.”
The system cost more than $400,000 for all of the facilities.
Most of that money came from a federal assistance to firefighter’s grant.
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If you missed the one-day Echo sales last week, Amazon’s once again taking $100 off the Echo Show today, bringing it $20 below its previous all-time low. You can read Gizmodo’s review if you want to learn more, but it turns out Alexa would have benefitted from a visual component all along
Russian President Vladimir Putin struck a softer tone towards the West on Monday after winning his biggest ever election victory, saying he had no desire for an arms race and would do everything he could to resolve differences with other countries. As Kate King reports, he also vowed to focus on a domestic economy damaged by years of sanctions.
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Four ships, MSC Tiger, Du Juon Song, Serene Juniper and Al-Oraiq carrying containers, General cargo coal and LNG were arranged berthing at Qasim International Container Terminal, Multi-Purpose Terminal and Engro Elengy Terminal respectively on Sunday. Meanwhile six more ships carrying containers, project cargo coal LPG and LNG also arrived at outer anchorage of Port Qasim during last 24 hours. A total of nine ships namely, MSC Tiger, Safmarine Nyassa, Du Juan, Agri Princes, Vinallnes Brave, Serene Junjiper, Al- Oraiq, African Macow and Yu Fu are currently occupying PQA berths to load/offload Container, General Cargo, Soya Been Seeds, Coal and LPG Palm Kernel during last 24 hours. Cargo throughput during last 24 hours. stood at 137,944 tonnes, comprising 100,951 tonnes import cargo and 36,993 tonnes export cargo inclusive of containerized cargo carried in 2,380 containers (TEUs), (433 TEUs imports and 1,947 TEUs exports) was handled at the port.
SHANGHAI, Feb 2 (Reuters) - China will establish direct trading between its yuan currency and Thai baht to lower the cost of foreign exchange conversion, the China foreign exchange trading platform operator said on Friday.
Trading between the two currencies will begin on Feb. 5, the China Foreign Exchange Trade System (CFETS) said in a statement on its website. (Reporting by Beijing Monitoring Desk and Winni Zhou; Editing by Sherry Jacob-Phillips)
Feb 2 (Reuters) - United Breweries Ltd:
* DEC QUARTER PROFIT 473.8 MILLION RUPEES VERSUS 484.9 MILLION RUPEES LAST YEAR
* DEC QUARTER REVENUE FROM OPERATIONS 26.08 BILLION RUPEES VERSUS 22.28 BILLION RUPEES LAST YEAR
* SAYS CAPITAL INVESTMENTS ON TRACK YEAR TO DATE Source text - bit.ly/2nvi1Jc Further company coverage:
BAR HARBOR — An Afternoon of Thanks to honor Scott and Joanne Records will take place at the First Baptist Church, 46 Ledgelawn Ave., on Sunday, June 3, from 3-5 p.m. Scott Records’ last Sunday as pastor of the church will be July 22.
The Records have served the First Baptist Church of Bar Harbor for 27 years. “They have had a tremendous impact on our entire community,” said event organizers. “They have loved many people and lead many people through seasons of life. They have been friends and often more like family to those who had the privilege of knowing them.”
“We are happy for them to have the joy of moving closer to their children and grandchildren, and though we are sad to see them go, we are overcome with gratitude for all they have poured into this community over the years.”
Community members are welcome to thank the Records personally at the event.
Less than four years ago, direct-to-consumer mattress company Casper didn't even exist. In the summer of 2013, would-be cofounders Philip Krim, Jeff Chapin, Neil Parikh, Luke Sherwin and Gabriel Flateman were just five guys randomly assigned to sit together at a start-up accelerator in New York City.
Now, Casper just may be on its way to unicorn status. In its latest fundraise in May, the company reportedly received $75 million from retail giant Target, in a round expected to reach $100 million. Though the terms were undisclosed, the money pushes the company beyond the $500 million valuation it received with its $55 million series B raise in 2015.
Recently, Krim talked to podcast Connections by Exact about memorable moments along the way.
FILE PHOTO - An attendent cleans the carpet next to U.S. and Chinese national flags before a news conference for the 6th round of U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, July 10, 2014. REUTERS/Jason Lee
BEIJING Trade between China and the United States continued to show good growth in the first quarter, a spokesman for the General Administration of Customs said Thursday.
A strengthening of communication between China and the United States will benefit trade and investment, said Huang Songping.
Huang also said that China's trade surplus with the U.S. should be viewed with calm and objectivity.
China's massive trade surplus with the U.S. has been a point of contention for U.S. President Donald Trump, though tensions seem to have eased after a meeting between Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping last week.
(Reporting by Yawen Chen and Elias Glenn; Editing by Kim Coghill)
President Donald Trump says the only way former presidential candidate Hillary Clinton filled arenas was by having Jay-Z perform during campaign rallies.
Beautiful property: old oil mill, caretaker's house, shed and pool near Pélissanne. all the charm and authenticity of Provence in this authentic Provençal olive mill of 450m², built in 1718, on an area of ​​5 hectares of lavender in a landscape of vineyards and hills. only 10 minutes from the motorway, 25 minutes from Aix en Provence, 30 minutes from the airport and the TGV station. this property consists of an old mill of 450m² l0 rooms, a caretaker's house with 2 bedrooms, a shed to park 4 cars and a large pool. the mill was fully renovated in 2005 in the traditional Provencal spirit keeping the charm of the stone. the building offers beautiful reception rooms: kitchen / dining room, living room of 70m², opening onto terraces. 7 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 shower rooms.
The Rialto board will hold a special meeting this Thursday, February 16th to vote on a contract with VenuWorks. The new contract will allow for a five-year agreement but could be severed after three years according to Rialto Board Chairman Robert Filotto. The board will also begin the process with the Foundation Board, which is the fundraising arm of the theatre, to pay off 600-thousand dollars in unpaid bills. The Foundation has to get court approval to release these funds. Furthermore, the city of Joliet will give VenuWorks 250-thousand dollars once the contract is approved and another 250-thousand dollars on July 1 to cover a half-a-million dollar budget deficit in 2017.
The Will County Metropolitan Exposition Auditorium Authority meeting will take place February 16th at the Rialto Square Theatre Administration Office at 15 E. Van Buren Street at 4pm.
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The latest Pokemon Go update has provided a big boost for those looking to grab as many exotic Pocket Monsters from their 2KM egg collection as possible.
The Pokemon Go Easter Event is slowly winding down though, and while all the bonuses currently available will not be disappearing today, fans have only until 9pm BST, on Thursday April 20 to reap all the rewards.
Most people play the game just using their Android or Apple devices, however, others employ the Pokemon Go Plus wearable as a fun way to enjoy it on the move.
While not always perfect, the Pokemon Go Plus allows Trainers to do whatever they need with a simple click of a button, and it might have some big competition very soon.
The Pokemon Go Plus is currently made by Nintendo, however, the latest Pokemon Go news points to Niantic working on a separate device.
According to the latest reports, Niantic are planning to launch a new ambitious Augmented Reality wearable that they hope will prove very popular to both Pokemon Go and Ingress fans.
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — A state prison will use equipment seized from an illegal marijuana grower to cultivate vegetables for poor people.
The Vindicator of Youngstown, Ohio, reports tens of thousands of dollars’ worth of hydroponic equipment seized by police in Campbell has been donated to the Trumbull Correctional Institution for the prison’s inmate agricultural program.
Inmates at the maximum security prison in northeast Ohio grew 10,000 pounds of food donated to poor people last year.
The equipment was seized during a raid in Campbell last September in which police found 56 marijuana plants.
Campbell Mayor Nick Phillips says equipment found during raids is usually destroyed but was instead donated after a prison official asked for it.
Phillips says “it’s nice to see good coming from bad.”
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Information from: The Vindicator, http://www.vindy.com
Emergency Crews are at the Guilford Fair Ground after plane makes and emergency landing on Monday evening. (WFSB)
A plane crashed on the Guilford Fair Grounds on Monday afternoon (Mathew Lombard)
A plane had to make an emergency landing in Guilford on Monday (Ed Lombard)
A bi-plane made an emergency landing at the fairgrounds in Guilford on Monday afternoon.
The fairgrounds are located on Lovers Lane.
It is unclear at this time why an emergency landing was needed, but first responders said no serious injuries were reported.
The plane clipped a few power lines when it landed, leaving some Eversource customers without power.
Stay updated with Eyewitness News as more information becomes available.
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An SUV plowed into a south-side garage Thursday, in what police say was an 'intentional act' to hit another driver. Police: Scooter targeted in 'intentional' crash An SUV plowed into a south-side garage Thursday, in what police say was an 'intentional act' to hit another driver.
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Feb 14 Evolable Asia Corp :
* Says the co plans to set up wholly owned subsidiary AirTrip Exchange in Tokyo, to undertake the money exchange business
* Says the business to start from March 1
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Began his blogging career writing about movies. After further study about different paranormal encounters, he decided spend more time researching about them. Along the way, he has met many people from all walks of life. His open minded theories about various topics give him a different perspective in his writings.
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The Senate Tuesday invited the Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, to throw light on the vote of N2 billion discovered in the 2017 budget of the Housing Sector.
Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, disowned the money saying he knew nothing about how the vote crept into the Housing Sector budget.
Fashola told the Senate committee on Housing that the Ministry of Finance may have inserted the money in the 2017 budgetary profile of the Ministry of Housing as its own initiative tagged under “Regional Housing Scheme.”
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Chairman of the committee, Senator Barnabas Gemade, had wanted to know how the regional housing scheme came about.
Fashola said; “I know as much of it as you do because it is not our initiative”.
Apparently not satisfied, Gemade ordered the committee clerk to write the Minister of Finance, Adeosun to appear before the committee to explain how the N2 billion was inserted into the budget.
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(Reuters) - Bharti Airtel Ltd on Wednesday approved the merger of Indus Towers Ltd with Bharti Infratel Ltd.
Telecommunication towers are pictured through hanging flower pots at a residential building in Kolkata December 11, 2012. Bharti Infratel Ltd, the telecommunications tower arm of top Indian mobile carrier Bharti Airtel, said it will allot shares worth $120 million to cornerstone investors as part of its up to $832 million initial public offering. REUTERS/Rupak De Chowdhuri (INDIA - Tags: BUSINESS TELECOMS)
The merger ratio involves 1,565 shares of Bharti Infratel for every 1 share of Indus Towers share, the company said in a statement.
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NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — The search is on for a man who police say was trying to get away from a group of men chasing him when he unintentionally slashed a 6-year-old boy in the forehead inside a mosque in the Bronx.
The slashing happened on Sunday around 2 p.m. at the Masjid Salaam at Longwood Avenue and Hewitt Place, police said.
Surveillance video showed a man bursting into the mosque through the front door.
Police say he was being chased outside by two to three other men and was carrying some sort of sharp object.
“He have something in his hand like a knife or a blade,” one witness said.
As the man entered the mosque, police say he accidentally struck the little boy, Mouhammed Ndiaye, with that sharp object.
The boy can be seen in the video, cover his forehead with his hands after getting hit.
“Were you scared?” CBS2’s Scott Rapoport asked the boy, who replied “Yes.”
The incident left the child with seven stitches.
Surveillance video shows the man fleeing the mosque shortly after.
Don McLean This Chick's Not My American Pie! Even If She Wants To Be
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Don McLean says don't let big diamonds fool you ... he's not engaged to a smokin' hot, much younger babe ... hmmmm.
Paris Dylan is NOT his fiancee ... so says Don's rep, who adds the relationship is strictly professional.
The 22-year-old model's been blowing up her page with pics of her and Don together for the holidays, with captions like "Aloha & Merry Christmas from my Donny and I" ... all while wearing a fat rock on her ring finger.
Paris does Don's social media. You'll recall his wife filed for divorce earlier this year.
So bye bye, Paris. No Mrs. American Pie here ... so they say.
High school shortstop Cash Case was still basking in the moment of being selected by the Reds on Tuesday with their fifth-round pick in the 2017 MLB Draft. Not only was Case taken by one of his favorite clubs, he already has connections to several of its legendary players.
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Harris scored 17 points (7-14 FG, 3-5 3Pt) while adding six rebounds in 28 minutes during Friday's preseason win over the Hawks.
The Pistons shook up their starting lineup in the offseason, but Harris remained in place as one of the team's top offensive options alongside Reggie Jackson and he already appears just about ready for the regular season. After playing in all 82 games last season for the first time in his career, the 25-year-old Harris could be ready to- take his production to a higher level in 2017-18.
Porsha Williams Talks Barcelona Fight On Dish Nation
Remember when we told you that Porsha Williams supposedly got into yet another fist fight on the set of Real Housewives of Atlanta — this time with Marlo Williams while on a vacation to Spain — and got sent home early because her scrappy azz can’t ever seem to keep her hands to herself?
Well now, Porsha is weighing in.
When the topic of RHOA drama came up during a recent episode of “Dish Nation,” Porsha addressed the issue. Kind of. As best she could while under contract, anyway.
While Porsha confirms she came on home to Atlanta earlier than planned, she –unsurprisingly — spun it that no one “sent” her anyplace.
But as far as slap-boxing with Marlo goes…looks like we’ll have to tune in to see what happened with all of that. (Skip to the 7:55 mark).
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Hmmm…do you believe her version of events, however vague and half-reported?
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LOS ANGELES (AP)  A 15-year-old boy is in a hospital in critical condition after he was shot near a police station in South Los Angeles.
Los Angeles police spokeswoman Liliana Preciado says the shooting most likely connected to a gang rivalry was reported at about 4 p.m. Monday near the 77th Street Station.
Preciado says they are looking for two male suspects who approached the victim and shot him.
The boy was taken to a hospital, where he's in critical condition.
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Sycamore’s Morgan Bates advances the ball during the Aviators Lacrosse match against Upper Arlington during their regional final, Wednesday, May 30,2018. Tony Tribble for the Enquirer
The Niger State Investment Summit was held in Minna ,Niger State today.
In attendance were several dignitaries including the Ag President Osinbajo,tow former Heads of State,Olusegun Obasanjo and Abdulsalami Abubakar amongst others
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The nominations for the 2018 Golden Globe Awards have just been announced. Among the music-related categories, Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood has been nominated for Best Original Score for his work on the forthcoming Paul Thomas Anderson movie Phantom Thread. It’s his first Golden Globe nomination. He’s competing alongside Carter Burwell (Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri), Alexandre Desplat (The Shape Of Water), John Williams (The Post), and Hans Zimmer (Dunkirk).
The nominations for Best Original Song in a Motion Picture are as follows:
Nick Jonas – “Home” (from Ferdinand)
Raphael Saadiq – “Mighty River” (from Mudbound)
Kristen Anderson-Lopez & Robert Lopez – “Remember Me” (from Coco)
Mariah Carey – “The Star” (from The Star)
Benj Pasek & Justin Paul – “This Is Me” (from The Greatest Showman)
The Golden Globes Awards will air on 1/7. The full list of nominees can be seen here.
MACON COUNTY, Ill. (WAND) – A 63-year-old Decatur woman has died after a serious crash on Interstate 72, according to Illinois State Police.
Troopers say the crash happened Thursday night around 8 p.m. at mile marker 135.
ISP said a red Chevrolet Cobalt was traveling eastbound on I-72 in the westbound lane. A truck tractor/trailer was traveling westbound when the Cobalt crashed head-on with the truck. The Cobalt went off the roadway. A third car, a blue Hyundai Elantra was hit when the Cobalt crossed into the eastbound lanes.
The driver of the Cobalt was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of Elantra was taken to an area hospital where they were treated and released.
Kathleen Fleckenstein, 63, was identified as the victim by Macon County Coroner Michael Day. Fleckenstein suffered generalized head and torso trauma.
I-72 had lane restrictions in place until about 2 a.m. to clear and investigate the crash.
According to Fresno police, a man was taken to the hospital after being stabbed near Friant Avenue in Northeast Fresno.Police said there was an altercation near Friant and Copper between two parties. Both parties drove off from that location, the victim then realized the suspects were following their vehicle at which time both vehicles pulled over and a second altercation happened where the victim was stabbed.Police are currently looking for the suspect and two other people who were in the car.There was another person in the victim's car but police did not state the relationship between that person and the victim.The victim was transported to CRMC and is in critical condition
Make: friend, global Queen of Shi**y robots, and techno-comedian, Simone Giertz, had surgery this AM to remove a benign tumor behind one of her eyes. As a gesture of solidarity, Becky Stern (with her friend Leslie Birch) created an actuated hat with a 3D printed scissors snake, driven by a servomotor and a small microcontroller. Mounted on a flouncy Derby hat, when triggered, the scissors mechanism “ejects” the tumor (a plastic wiffle golf ball) from her head.
What a sweet and touching gesture. Since Simone has announced her condition and her pending surgery, she has received a giant outpouring of love and support. We all wish her a speedy recovery and many more useless machines in her future. Simone, you got this!
If you haven’t seen Simone’s TED talk, on why you should make useless things, it’s pretty entertaining:
A walk around the cemetery will show you the mower damage. So many stones are damaged, not just the few pictures I have, there are hundreds out there that are broken along the edges from being hit. When I complained to Jack Murphy about 7 years ago, he was the one who told me that they used weed killer around the stones and never let the mowers get close.
April 3 Trilogy International Partners Inc -
* New Zealand unit, 2degrees, filed joint proposal with Vodafone, Spark for broadband, mobile services in rural New Zealand
* If successful, bid would see Vodafone,Spark, 2degrees make capital contribution of NZ$75 million to establish infrastructure Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
April 24 (Reuters) - Biomarin Pharmaceutical Inc:
* BIOMARIN PHARMACEUTICAL INC SAYS CEO JEAN-JACQUES BIENAIMÉ’S 2017 TOTAL COMPENSATION WAS $15.9 MILLION VERSUS $16.9 MILLION IN 2016 – SEC FILING
* BIOMARIN PHARMACEUTICAL INC SAYS CFO DANIEL SPIEGELMAN'S 2017 TOTAL COMPENSATION WAS $4.6 MILLION VERSUS $4.9 MILLION IN 2016 – SEC FILING Source text (bit.ly/2HrMQ9F) Further company coverage:
Ask any parent of a small child or baby how much sleep they're getting, and you run the risk of having them dissolve into exhausted tears. As wonderful and joyful parenthood is, having a child can be human equivalent of ten double espressos garnished with a Pro Plus.
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× Wounded Congressman Scalise needs several more surgeries, hospital says
WASHINGTON (AP) — The hospital where Rep. Steve Scalise is recovering after being shot says the congressman remains in critical condition and will require several more operations.
MedStar Washington Hospital Center is also providing a more detailed description of Scalise’s wounds. The hospital says he was shot in the left hip, after which “the bullet travelled across his pelvis, fracturing bones, injuring internal organs and causing severe bleeding.”
Scalise was among several people wounded early Wednesday when a rifle-wielding attacker fired on lawmakers on a baseball field in Alexandria, Virginia, outside Washington. The attacker was shot and later died.
July 4 (Reuters) - PT Net Visi Media, an Indonesian media firm, plans to raise 200 billion rupiah ($14 million) in an initial public offering (IPO) in August, its underwriter told media.
The company has already raised 800 billion rupiah in convertible bonds, which will be converted to shares upon listing, said the head of its underwriting firm Korindo Sekuritas, Jeffry Wikarsa. ($1 = 14,347.0000 rupiah) (Reporting by Cindy Silviana, Writing by Fanny Potkin)
We sat down with Rock Springs Historical Museum Coordinator Bob Nelson recently.
We asked him how he landed the job 17 years ago, what stood out in his mind from his years as the Rock Springs Historical Museum Coordinator and what he has planned next.
Zeman set for Pescara
By Football Italia staff
Reports suggest Zdenek Zeman is on the verge of returning to Pescara, on a contract until June 2018.
Massimo Oddo was removed from his position as Coach of the Delfini yesterday, and the Czech immediately emerged as favourite to succeed him.
Following a meeting today, GazzaMercato is reporting that a deal is all-but done between the two parties.
Zeman will sign a contract until the summer of 2018, and will be tasked with reshaping the squad for a return to Serie A next season, given that relegation is a virtual certainty.
Therefore the former Roma Coach will be paid €100,000 to take over until the end of this season, then earn a salary of €400,000 plus bonuses for next term.
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Arturo Vidal rubbishes rumours that he could leave Bayern Munich for Chelsea.
Arturo Vidal has insisted that he has "no reason to leave" Bayern Munich amid reports linking him to Chelsea.
The 29-year-old moved to the Allianz Arena from Juventus in 2015 after previously being named as a potential target for Manchester United.
Vidal played under Antonio Conte in Turin, but according to the midfielder, there will not be a reunion between the pair any time soon.
The Chile international told Bild: "These are just rumours that are emerging quickly. After all, I played four very successful years under coach Conte at Juventus.
"But there is no reason for me to leave Bayern. I wear this jersey with pride. I feel happy, my wife feels happy, and the children are happy. And I still have big goals in Munich."
Vidal has two years remaining on his current contract at Bayern.
Showing Up For Racial Justics, a Worcester organization, put together a rally outside Worcester City Hall Sunday, Aug. 13 in response to violence at a white supremacist rally in Virginia on Saturday.
Here is that interview.
Better than Villa
Rangers’ 23rd appearance in a SSC final tonight means they pass Aston Villa and Walsall, who have each appeared in 22 finals. The Championship side have won 16 cups however, trailing only Stoke City in the all-time league table. The Potters have won 19 of their 37 finals.
A win tonight would see Boro draw level with Wolves on 12 victories, one behind West Bromwich Albion.
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The Tuesday Tour of locally owned and operated restaurants continues tomorrow when we visit the River Rock Cafe in Bay City. Listen for Art at 9 AM joined by Ann at 10 AM for Listen to the Mrs. Bay Sail’s Scott Ellis visits with Art at 9 AM. River Rock owner Greg Kimbrue talks to Art and Ann at 10 AM.
Army repels mercenaries move in Taiz [14/أغسطس/2017] TAIZ, Aug. 14 (Saba) – The army and popular forces on Monday repelled an attempt of Saudi- Paid mercenaries to move towards al-Khazan hill in Taiz province.
The army and popular forces repelled the mercenaries in al-Kadah hill in Taiz, a military official said.
Meanwhile, the artillery of the army and popular forces pounded gatheirgs of the mercenaries towards al-Shabaka hill in al-Selw area, the official said.
A mercenairy was shot dead in al-Sayar region in al-Selw.
In addition, the US-Saudi aggression warplanes waged two air raids in Yakhtel east of Mocha district in Taiz.
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Since he’s written several nonfiction books on paranormal and occult topics, you might think local author Charles Cassady will smite you with a curse for missing one of his book appearances. But rest assured he’s got other people higher on his list; it’ll take time to work his way down to you.
Not reassured enough? Be at the Denny’s on W. 150th Street in Cleveland for the monthly meeting of North Coast Info Quest, a paranormal-radio listener group. Cassady will debut his new book Crescent City Crimes.
It’s his first foray into true-crime territory — historical accounts of mayhem, vice and murder in old New Orleans (with a special emphasis on ghosts, Voodoo and other bizarre French Quarter local color). The city celebrates its 300th anniversary next year.
The meeting is free and open to visitors.
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LONDON, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Prime Minister Theresa May condemns racism and hatred, her spokesman said on Monday when asked about U.S. President Donald Trump's response to violence at a rally of white supremacists in Charlottesville, Virginia, which killed one woman.
On Saturday, a car ploughed into a crowd of people protesting against the rally, killing one person and prompting criticism of Trump's response when he condemned violence on "many sides".
Asked whether Trump's response had been robust enough, May's spokesman told reporters: "What the President says is a matter for him. We are very clear ... We condemn racism, hatred and violence," he said. "We condemn the far right." (Reporting by Kylie MacLellan, editing by Elizabeth Piper)
American actor Vin Diesel has lent his voice to the circumstances surrounding the extension of the release date for the 9th installment in the Fast & Furious franchise. The movie which was expected to drop in 2019 has been moved to 2020 instead. Actor Tyrese Gibson called out Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson for being responsible […] The post “The franchise is in need of maintenance” – Vin Diesel comments on extension of Fast & Furious 9 release date appeared ...
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New Zealand have added experienced bat Martin Guptill to their squad of 13 for the first Test against England in Auckland, a day-nighter starting on Thursday.
With Ross Taylor battling a thigh injury sustained during the one-day series against the touring side, Guptill's inclusion will give New Zealand a extra option across the batting order.
"We opted for extra batting cover for that final spot and with Martin having been playing in the middle-order recently, he can cover a number of positions for us," selector Gavin Larsen said in a statement from New Zealand Cricket.
"Ross is progressing nicely and is expected to take a full part in training tomorrow (Tuesday). The team are looking forward to what will be a special match beginning on Thursday."
The first match in the two-Test series at Eden Park will be the maiden day-nighter in New Zealand.
Feb 14 Moberg Pharma Ab (Publ)
* Q4 net sales sek 89.4 million (53.7)
* Q4 ebitda sek 12.0 million (4.0)
* Q4 net profit after tax SEK -2.5 million (0.4)
* Says additional tax bookings related to transactions resulted in a negative net profit after tax in Q4. Says company has deferred tax assets and corporate tax paid was therefore is insignificant
* Proposes that no dividend be paid for the 2016 financial year Further company coverage: (Reporting by Stockholm Newsroom)
Egan expects replay to be more open 14 June 2017
Offaly's Cian Donohue and Ger Egan of Westmeath.
©INPHO/Bryan Keane. Offaly's Cian Donohue and Ger Egan of Westmeath.©INPHO/Bryan Keane.
The shackles will be off both teams in Saturday's Leinster SFC quarterfinal replay between Westmeath and Offaly, according to Lake County captain Ger Egan.
In what was generally described as a terrible game of football last Sunday, the sides played out a dire draw with the Westmeath twitter account stating that they were watching 'garbage'.
However, Egan who was one of the few players on either side to have an excellent game stressed to the Westmeath Independent that both sides will be going for it at Cusack Park this weekend.
“I guarantee you, it will be more free-flowing next weekend because we got a game under our belt,” stated Egan.
“Both teams got to feel each other out and show their weaknesses and strengths.”
WASHINGTON -
Thousands of children are heading to the White House for its biggest social event of the year: the annual Easter Egg Roll.
There had been some hand-wringing over whether President Donald Trump and his wife, Melania, would be able to pull off a successful “egg-stravaganza.” Both the president and first lady have been slow to fill White House staff jobs.
But a downsized version of the 139-year-old event is kicking off early Monday on the South Lawn.
The White House is expecting more than 21,000 children and adults to attend the festivities. That’s down from the 35,000 people who attended last year.
The first lady tweeted over the weekend that she’s looking forward to hosting the Easter Egg Roll. The event was first held in 1878.
Theodore Gustafson passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2016. He was born March 24, 1929, in Warren.
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VIDEO: Koker – Wavy
Koker releases the visuals to his new hit tune which he dubbed “Wavy”.
The song “Wavy” is the second release from Koker since Bokiniyen in January this year. “Wavy “was produced by Rhyme Bamz and co-produced by Reinhard. The visual was shot by Director Q.
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Wearing Olympic uniforms with the logo OAR - Olympic Athlete from Russia, Russian short track speed skaters Pavel Sitnikova, right, chats with Ekaterina Efremenkova during a training session prior to the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea, Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018. Jae C. Hong AP Photo
ACADIA NAT’L PARK — Firefighters from the park and area fire departments will take part in a joint wildfire suppression drill this Saturday, June 2, from 8 a.m. until noon at the south end of Echo Lake.
“Although this is a fictional scenario, it is also a plausible scenario, and fire departments will have hands-on practice to manage [such an] event in a safe and controlled practice setting,” park officials said in a press release.
“[Such drills] serve to cross-train staff from different agencies to improve effectiveness and efficiencies in large-scale events such as wildland fire.”
All public facilities such as the Echo Lake parking lot, restrooms and beach will remain open during the drill.
The rain date for the drill is this Sunday, June 3.
Parquet Courts on Ellen
Bless Ellen DeGeneres and her musical tastes. If she hears a catchy tune she can get down with, whether it’s from a rap phenom like Future or indie favorites such as Spoon, she’ll find space for it on her daytime talkshow. So even though the midday mom crowd doesn’t seem like the proper audience for a band like Parquet Courts, it didn’t stop DeGeneres from welcoming them to her show today.
The Brooklyn garage rockers supported their forthcoming LP, Wide Awake!, by delivering the album’s title track. Accompanying them were a bunch of friends from Destruction Unit, Woods, The Ukiah Drag, and Drawing Boards, as well as Mary Lattimore. One of the guests even played along by clapping a giant clothespin. Check out the boisterous, grooving performance below.
Produced by Brian Burton, aka Danger Mouse, Wide Awake! follows 2016’s Human Performance. It’s out May 18th via Rough Trade.
CHICAGO (AP) – Whit Merrifield hit a three-run homer and drove in a career-high five runs, and the Kansas City Royals pounded the Chicago White Sox 14-6 on Sunday.
Drew Butera had four of Kansas City’s 16 hits, helping the Royals climb back over .500 at 59-58. Jorge Bonifacio hit his 15th homer, and Lorenzo Cain had two hits and two RBIs.
Jason Vargas (14-6) worked six innings to match his career high for wins set in 2012 with Seattle. The left-hander allowed three runs and six hits, struck out seven and walked two.
Tim Anderson hit a two-run homer for AL-worst Chicago, and Avisail Garcia added a two-run double.
In honor of World Habitat Day, the Coastal Empire Habitat for Humanity hosted a ceremony to bring attention to adequate housing around the world as well as in Chatham County.
They celebrated four of its partner families who have paid off their Habitat mortgages this year. Thirteen members' lives have been transformed because of their Habitat homes.
The ceremony kicked off Friday morning at 8:30 a.m. The executive director of the organization says 'World Habitat Day reminds us of our universal need for adequate shelter.'
"Today, we're not only celebrating our work and committing ourselves to our work locally but also through the wider Habitat world," said Harold Tessendorf, Executive Director, Coastal Empire Habitat for Humanity.
Tessendorf says they speak widely about the need for adequate housing and involving volunteers in their work as much as possible.
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Burke County authorities are searching for a burglary suspect. The Sheriff's Office says 21 year-old Marquise Tyrell Staten is wanted in connection with a burglary that happened on the 100 block of Barrett Mill Road in Waynesboro on November 22. Deputies say 22 year-old Jareem Rader Lamont Heath has already been arrested in the incident.
Deputies advise that Staten should be approached with caution . Firearms and rifles were stolen in the incident. The suspect is listed at 6'3 and 170 lbs.
If you have any information, you are asked to call Sgt. Jerry Howell at (762) 212-1155.
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The Tulane Green Wave baseball team gathers on the field at Turchin Stadium for photos and interviews during the team's Media Day on February 2, 2018.
Equipment operator Terry Russ drives a broom machine up and down the runway of the Kenai Municipal Airport on Monday, Feb. 13, 2017 in Kenai, Alaska. Russ had been at work since 4 a.m doing what he called "probably the most monotonous job on the airport" to keep the runway clear of snow that could soldify into ice.
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TORONTO, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index rose on Monday as investors jumped back into riskier assets as some tensions eased over North Korea, with heavyweight financials leading gains, while lower oil prices weighed on energy shares.
The Toronto Stock Exchange's S&P/TSX composite index unofficially closed up 86.53 points, or 0.58 percent at 15,119.91. Seven of the index's 10 main groups ended higher. (Reporting by Fergal Smith; Editing by James Dalgleish)
Manulife Exchange Trade Funds has closed its initial offering of units and will begin trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange, as of April 17, 2017.
As announced in February 2017, Manulife Investments will offer four multifactor ETFs that are sub-advised by Dimensional Fund Advisors Canada ULC.
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Vinny Mallozzi's career has taken him from the Jets locker room to Donald J. Trump Jr.'s wedding reception. Here is a look at one of the 6,000 weddings he has covered.
click to enlarge Jennifer Fumiko Cahill
The wandering Valentunes minstrels serenade our own Jonathan Webster.
Contrary to popular belief, not all of us here at theare hardened, loveless cynics. Some of us work in production and graphic design, like Jonathan Webster. Witness his Valentunes serenading by fresh-faced members of the ArMack Orchestra/Arcata High Madrigal Choir at the behest (and paid order) of his girlfriend, Kira Weiss. The singers and musicians, on their annual fundraising mission, harmonized on "You Can Count on Me," which Webster actually arranged a couple of years ago while he was working at Arcata High School. Watch the video and give yourself a cavity from the genuine sweetness.
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. – A Florida nightclub that was shut down after a scantily clad woman rode bareback on a white horse through a crowd will be allowed to reopen.
A Miami Beach code official ruled Monday the city should reinstate the Mokai Lounge’s business license after its owners acknowledged five violations and agreed to pay $12,150 in fines. The club also will make a $10,000 donation to Peaceful Ridge Horse Rescue and promises no more animals will be used in the club.
The city suspended the club’s license earlier this month, a day after video went viral showing the woman riding the horse inside the club. As the animal moved through the crowded space, it appeared to panic, and the woman fell off. No injuries were reported to humans or the horse.
May 4 Australian shares are likely to open slightly lower on Thursday, extending losses after the biggest one-day fall in nearly five weeks in the previous session, as a weaker Wall Street weighs on the index. Local share price index futures YAPcm1 fell 0.1 percent to 5,871.0, a 21.3-point discount to the underlying S&P/ASX 200 close on Wednesday. New Zealand's benchmark S&P/NZX 50 index was 0.15 percent, or 10.33 points, lower at 7,395.51 at 2224 GMT. For a summary of overnight action across global markets, click on For a digest of the day's business stories in Australian newspapers, click on (Reporting by Rushil Dutta in Bengaluru; Editing by Sandra Maler)
Former Cambridge Analytica employee Christopher Wylie has arrived on Capitol Hill, where he is talking to House Democrats about his time with the data mining firm affiliated with President Donald Trump’s campaign.
Wylie’s visit is part of a Democratic attempt to keep congressional focus on Russian meddling in the 2016 election and whether Trump’s campaign was involved. He is talking to Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee Tuesday and Democrats on the House intelligence committee Wednesday.
The GOP-led House intelligence panel shut down its Russian meddling probe last month, saying they don’t see any evidence of collusion or coordination.
Wylie sparked a global debate over electronic privacy in March when he was part of an effort to reveal that Cambridge Analytica had gathered millions of Facebook profiles to influence elections.
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Chef Kelly Snogles is the Executive Chef at three of Boston’s noteworthy restaurants: Brownstone, Clerys, and Dillon’s. Today, he’s making a hangover cure that’s been in his family for years. You’re gonna want to see this!
– Here is today’s flashback Friday content that will air on the WWE Network…
* 3PM EST – WWE ECW, 10/5/2009: Despite his continued efforts to attain a shot at the ECW Title, William Regal’s plans are thwarted by the return of ECW GM Tiffany. (NEW)
* 4 PM EST – RAW Flashback, 10/5/2014: Dean Ambrose and John Cena’s shared desire for revenge on Seth Rollins leads them to the main event as they are forced to coexist once again to take on Rollins, Kane, and Randy Orton. (NEW)
* 6:25 PM EST – Prime Time Wrestling, 10/6/1986: Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby ‘The Brain’ Heenan host Prime Time Wrestling featuring The Hart Foundation, Billy Jack Haynes, and many more!
* 8 PM EST – WWE Battleground 2013, 10/6/2013: Daniel Bryan vs Randy Orton for the vacant WWE Title. Rob Van Dam vs Alberto Del Rio for World Heavyweight Title in a Hardcore Rules Match.
– Noam Dar, Tyson Kidd, Apollo Crews and Titus O’Neil attended last night’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. New England Patriots NFL game. Check out some photos below…
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LONDON, July 4 (Reuters) - Two days after creating a stir at Wimbledon with his new mega-bucks clothing deal, Roger Federer was back making a style statement with his dazzling tennis as he gave Lukas Lacko a 6-4 6-4 6-1 dressing down to reach the third round on Wednesday.
The Swiss champion was at his breath-taking best as he crafted 48 exquisite winners during a 90-minute match that seemed more an exhibition of his shot-making than a charge towards a record ninth Wimbledon title.
When Federer turned up to defend his crown in 2013, he suffered a shock second-round humbling by Sergiy Stakhovsky.
There was no danger of a repeat performance against Slovakia's Lacko, however, and a forehand swish on match point gave the top seed a 26th consecutive set at the grasscourt major.
Federer will face either Croatian Ivo Karlovic or Germany's Jan-Lennard Struff for a place in the fourth round.
(Reporting by Pritha Sarkar, editing by Ed Osmond)
Regular meetings of the Royal I.S.D. School Board are held on the second Monday of each month. The time of all regularly scheduled meetings is 6:30 p.m. School Board meetings are held in the Board Room at the Administration Building, 3714 F. M. 359 North, Pattison, TX 77466. The Administration Building is located north of Brookshire. All other meetings and workshops are scheduled on an “as needed” basis. The public is always encouraged to attend all of the Royal I.S.D. board meetings.
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Daniel W. Drezner is a professor of international politics at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University and a regular contributor to PostEverything . FILE - In this Oct. 21, 2016, file photo Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump arrives to speak at a campaign rally, in Johnstown, Pa.
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Almost every sport in Canberra is desperate for more government funding, but there's only so much money to go around.
That's what Hockey ACT came to terms with four years ago and started thinking outside the box to keep their membership fees down and maintain their facilities.
The indoor hockey centre at Lyneham was the first purpose-built in Australia. Photo: Submitted.
Field hockey is the most expensive sport club sport in Canberra, with adults paying more than $700 each year for membership.
A new synthetic pitch costs $2.2 million and to keep properly maintained the top-layer must be resurfaced every decade for $300,000, while the under-layer must be replaced every 20 years for $400,000.
Hockey ACT realised it was unsustainable to rely on sporadic government grants to maintain their five synthetic pitches to an elite standard.
PD Day camp. Kids ages 5-14 have special access to hands-on learning at the Museum in a full day of supervised educational activities, art projects, science experiments and more. 9 am-4 pm. $85. Pre-register.
DISTURBING VIDEO WARNING: Sounds of gunshots recorded at GOP baseball practice
A cellphone video from Noah Nathan captured audio of the shooting at the GOP Congressional baseball practice. Warning, the video may be considered disturbing.
A hilarious video posted online shows the lengths some children will go to avoid doing chores.
In the footage, a boy is riding his mule while the animal pulls a lawnmower.
The youngster, complete with a cowboy hat, looks back to make sure the mower is still attached to his mule.
A young boy attached a lawnmower to his mule to help mow the lawn, creating a new meaning for 'horsing around'
The animal plods along willingly, happily obliging the young boy.
The breed is known for its stubbornness, but this one seems used to helping the child out.
Mules are the offspring of a male horse and a female donkey. They're usually stronger than horses of the same size.
They live longer than horses and can be less obstinate than donkeys, making them good farm animals.
It is unknown who filmed the video or where it took place.
EFF spokesperson Mbuyiseni Ndlozi had his graduation ceremony for his PhD in Philosophy in Political Studies last week and to celebrate‚ threw a major bash over the weekend.
Winnie Madizikizela-Mandela surprised Ndlozi‚ better known as the People's Bae‚ and gave a speech at his party.
DJ Fresh was there and said that despite Mam' Winnie being ill‚ she would not miss out on an opportunity like this.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Despite widespread traffic jams that choked Florida’s highways right before Hurricane Irma hit, state officials do not plan to authorize one-way traffic in the future.
Gov. Rick Scott on Friday announced that he was adopting a series of recommendations aimed at helping the state deal with the congestion and gas shortages that bedeviled those fleeing ahead of the powerful storm.
Irma ripped through the state in late September and is blamed for widespread power outages and at least 84 deaths. The oncoming storm prompted a massive evacuation.
State officials studied whether to use one-way traffic on highways but did not recommend it. Scott did not overrule the officials and instead agreed to let more people to drive on the shoulders of roads.
The state is also moving ahead with plans to widen key roads.
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“Maintaining the basic day-to-day with no extraordinary circumstances, keeping all those balls in the air, is a really demanding endeavour, and it leaves very little time for [mothers] to be able to have fun, relax, rest and have downtime,” says Aimee Danielson, director of the Women’s Mental Health Program at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington.
Being on and at the ready for your children at all times can cause burnout and make things that could be everyday treasures feel like everyday chores. That’s why it’s important that all parents start taking real, regular days off. This could mean asking a spouse to take the day off from an office job and be with the kids, or asking a family member to cover you for a day. Maybe it involves hiring a sitter. One friend of mine and her husband take days off from work together to go golfing while their son is in school. Whatever you need to do, make it happen.
A West Virginia couple is welcoming their new identical triplets.
"God's been right there every step of the way," said Brianna Walls, who says she never thought this would happen.
Walls gave birth to three girls -- Kenadie Faith, Teagen Grace, and Raelynn Hope -- on February 23 at Cabell-Huntington Hospital.
She remembers the day she got the surprising ultrasound.
"She started counting and she was like, '1, 2, 3,' and I was like, 'What are you counting?'" said Walls. "She was like, 'Heartbeats.'"
They were even more shocked when the babies were born and were identical.
"It's exceedingly rare," said Dr. Cynthia Massey at Cabell-Huntington Hospital. "I don't think any of us have ever seen triplets that are identical before."
She says the chances of having identical triplets are about 0.00048% or 1 in 200,000.
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Shelvin Mack (left), a 6-foot-3 guard entering his eighth NBA season, was recently released by the Orlando Magic. John Raoux AP
The Iowa Legislature has passed a bill that would cap payouts to patients in some medical malpractice lawsuits.
The Republican-controlled Senate voted 37-12 Monday with bipartisan support to approve the legislation. The House passed it earlier this month and it now heads to GOP Gov. Terry Branstad.
The bill would limit pain and suffering payouts at $250,000 in most cases of medical malpractice. The cap can be exceeded if a jury finds an individual suffered substantial impairment to bodily function, substantial disfigurement or death.
The legislation also creates standards for expert witnesses testifying in such cases.
Medical malpractice victims have criticized the bill, calling it an unconstitutional abuse of power by the Legislature, while supporters say lower medical liability premiums would make Iowa appealing for physicians.
Mohamed Salah acaba de hacer esta sobrada 👇🏽 pic.twitter.com/I2ZbUizz3i — Roberto (@RSIETE7) April 24, 2018
Mohamed Salah with another piece of brilliance. 2-0. pic.twitter.com/1gySjVLCEc — Mootaz Chehade (@MHChehade) April 24, 2018
Mane’s goal with a great bit of work from Salah pic.twitter.com/Yyiqp5KVi7 — Liverpool News Updates (@LFCGOSSIPS) April 24, 2018
Great assist from Salah with a simple finish from Firmino to make it 4-0 in the 60th min pic.twitter.com/CVAKwBgXTV — Liverpool News Updates (@LFCGOSSIPS) April 24, 2018
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FILE - In this Nov. 26, 2017, file photo released by the state-run Saudi Press Agency, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman speaks in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia’s young crown prince is opening a marathon tour of the United States with a first stop in Washington, where he plans to meet March 20 with President Donald Trump. The visit comes as the United States and much of the West are still trying to figure out Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, whose sweeping program of social changes at home and increased Saudi assertiveness abroad has upended decades of traditional rule in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Press Agency via AP, File)
WINNIPEG, MB – Assiniboine Park Zoo says it had to euthanize Perry, a 23 year old camel.
The female Bactrian camel was born at the Toronto Zoo but has lived here since 1994.
Perry was being treated for age-related issues when the decision was made to put her down.
Zoo officials say she’ll be missed by everyone, especially zookeepers who’ve cared for her for a very long time.
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An Owensboro man is in jail on a long list of charges after a traffic stop.
Kentucky State Police say they tried to pull over 31-year-old Gregory O'Bryan on Reid Road, but troopers say he sped off, leading them on a short chase before he crashed into a dirt pile.
He's charged with fleeing and evading, trafficking in synthetic drugs and possession of marijuana.
He was also wanted on a drug warrant out of Daviess County.
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After a week of serious calls on Talkback 16, we end with some light-hearted comments about wardrobes and of course, our gold nice bell. Ding!
Adams turned in nine points (4-9 FG, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and two blocks across 35 minutes during Oklahoma City's 113-96 loss to the Jazz in Game 4 of their Western Conference first-round playoff series.
The big man's production continues to be depressed compared to his regular-season numbers, as he's now scored in single digits in three straight games versus the Jazz. The biggest disparity thus far has been scoring and shot attempts, as Adams is averaging just 9.7 points (as compared to 13.9 in the regular season) on 7.3 shot attempts (as compared to a career-high 9.4 regular-season figure) in the first four contests of the series. He has managed seven rebounds in three outings against Utah, helping salvage his final lines overall. Adams will look to up his contributions back on his home floor in Wednesday's pivotal Game 5.
New Vansterdam is a behemoth by pot shop standards, taking up an imposing amount of space in a Safeway-anchored strip mall. Opened in 2014, the shop has seen a few changes in its flow. Currently, printed menus greet you after the ID-checker does, followed by an expansive room jam-packed with glass cases flanking both sides of a walkway. Negotiating the rambling layout can seem daunting, especially since things are frequently being tweaked, but New Van's accommodating budtenders quickly offer their expertise if you look even slightly confused. The addition of New Vansterdam's loyalty club (25 percent off on your 10th trip) and the presence of the Dogzilla hot dog truck (Thursday to Saturday) are enticing updates, while introverts and old pros have the option of ordering online for in-store pickup. Whether you're in need of guidance and a snack or you'd prefer to barely talk to another person, New Van has you covered.
A woman was arrested in Nashville on Saturday for a bank robbery that occurred in Crossville.
The crime took place at 11:19 a.m. at the Upper Cumberland Federal Credit Union on Livingston Road.
When local authorities arrived to the bank, the suspect had already fled the scene.
With the help of the Metro Nashville Police Department and the THP Criminal Investigative Division, authorities located the suspected bank robber in Nashville two hours later.
The suspect, whose name has not been released, may have been involved in other bank robberies, according to Crossville police.
The TBI is now investigating the case.
RALEIGH, N.C.(WNCN) — A Wake County judge lowered the bond Tuesday of a Green Hope High School student accused of committing a sexual offense last weekend from $500,000 to $200,000.
Dominik Orlando Soto, 17, a of the 6600 block of Holly Springs Road in Raleigh, must also wear an electronic monitor if he’s released and have no contact with the victim.
Soto, a former football player for the school, is facing charges of first-degree forcible sex offense and assault by strangulation, both felonies, and assault and battery, a misdemeanor, according to arrest warrants issued Saturday.
The victim in the case has indicated to authorities that she’s received threatening calls about the case, a prosecutor said.
Prosecutors expect that the charges against Soto might change later based on additional information, but no decision has been made yet.
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You can immerse yourself into a "Game of Thrones" medieval type world at the Michigan Renaissance Festival. The 17-acre village comes alive in Holly weekends and Labor Day August 19 - October 1, 2017.
You don't have to wear 16th century clothing, but here are pictures of past visitors for some costume ideas.
The Trump administration is allowing more employers to opt out of providing no-cost birth control to women for religious and moral reasons.
The administration has issued a long-expected revision to Obama-era rules.
The rules require most companies to provide birth control as preventive care for women, at no additional cost. Under the Affordable Care Act, preventive services are supposed to be free of charge to employees and their dependents.
The Trump administration's revision issued Friday expands a religious exemption that previously applied to houses of worship, religiously affiliated nonprofit groups, and closely-held private companies.
The share of women employees paying their own money for birth control pills has plunged to under 4 percent, from 21 percent, since contraception became a covered preventive health benefit, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation.
The Myrtle Beach Fire Department responded to a possible shark attack on Monday.
Lt. Jonathan Evans says crews responded to an "aquatic animal incident" at 1306 N. Ocean Boulevard around 2:55 p.m.
Evans also says a girl was taken to the hospital for treatment and he doesn't believe she had severe injuries.
He couldn't confirm a shark attack, but said the girl suffered a bite from "some kind of marine animal."
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The Football Association has given Manchester United and Manchester City until Wednesday to reply to a request for observations following reports of ugly scenes after City’s 2-1 win at Old Trafford.
United manager Jose Mourinho and City goalkeeper Ederson are reported to have had a confrontation after the game, while it is claimed Mourinho had milk and water thrown at him from the away dressing room.
The home side is understood to have taken exception to City’s post-match celebrations and an altercation – involving up to 20 players and staff in the crowded corridor leading to the dressing rooms – is believed to have left City coach Mikel Arteta with a head wound.
Referee Michael Oliver did not witness the scenes, so the FA has not received a report on the matter from him.
Antetokounmpo (personal) will make his preseason debut Friday against the Bulls.
After sitting out the Bucks' first two exhibition contests following the death of his father, Antetokounmpo will return to action Friday. The All-NBA Second-Teamer will likely see limited minutes in what's ultimately a meaningless contest.
We reached out to our Culinary Content Network of food bloggers and asked them which recipes they turn to for game day. From tasty Buffalo phyllo bites and the best guacamole to sticky pork belly burnt ends and chocolate and peanut butter layer bars, we wanted to make (and more importantly eat) every one of these recipes. These snacks are delightful takes on traditional game day food with a few surprises along the way to change things up a bit. Click on to discover 12 mouthwatering game day snacks.
Forex reserves dip to $19.76bln
KARACHI: Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves slipped 2.40 percent to $19.763 billion during the week ended September 29, amid growing external debt repayments, the central bank said on Thursday. “The foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) decreased $276 million to $13.857 billion due to external debt servicing and other official payments,” it said. The foreign exchange reserves of commercial banks fell to $5.906 billion from $5.918 billion a week ago.
DETROIT - Michigan State Police say a suicidal man was threatening to jump off a bridge over I-696 early Tuesday morning when a several tractor-trailers lined up under the overpass to prevent the man from injuring himself.
All eastbound and westbound lanes of I-696 are back open following the situation.
The closures began shortly before 1 a.m. Tuesday and lasted several hours.
Michigan State Police said a suicidal man was threatening to jump.
A photo shows several semi trucks lined up under the overpass to prevent the man from injuring himself.
Along with the photo, Michigan State Police tweeted:
Celtics forward Gordon Hayward underwent successful surgery Wednesday to remove the plate and screws that were implanted following the broken fibula he suffered on Oct. 17.
Hayward’s ankle and fibula are both structurally sound, and the removal of the plate and screws was necessary as they were causing irritation to his peroneal tendons. He is scheduled to return to basketball activities in six to eight weeks, and is expected to be at full strength for the start of training camp.
Additionally, Celtics center Aron Baynes underwent successful nasal septoplasty surgery for a nasal fracture he suffered during Game 6 of Boston’s Eastern Conference finals series against Cleveland. Baynes is expected to return to basketball activities in two to four weeks.
A former Virginia news anchor whose girlfriend was fatally shot during a live broadcast in 2015 says he plans to run for a seat in the House of Delegates.
Tiger Woods has been slowly regaining his form, and with that, his swagger is coming back.
Previously, after he was dealing with his back and neck issues — and especially after his DWI arrest — Woods stayed out of the limelight. He wasn’t seen, like at all, as he lost his sponsors, and wasn’t interested in speaking to the media — understandably so.
But now he appears to be back to his fun, charismatic self, and he even participated in a great trick shot video with Instagram star Joshua Kelley. Check it out below.
Awesome.
The Raiders will open the playoffs in an AFC wild-card game at Houston on Saturday at 1:35 p.m. The game will be broadcast on ESPN.
The complete NFL playoff schedule looks like this (all times Pacific):
Saturday, January 7 (wild-card games)
Raiders at Houston, 1:35 p.m. (ESPN)
Detroit at Seattle, 5:15 p.m. (NBC)
Sunday, January 8 (wild-card games)
Miami at Pittsburgh, 10:05 a.m. (CBS)
N.Y. Giants at Green Bay, 1:40 p.m. (FOX)
Divisional Playoffs
Saturday, Jan. 14
Seattle, Green Bay or N.Y. Giants at Atlanta, 1:35 p.m. (FOX)
Houston, Oakland or Miami at New England, 5:15 p.m. (CBS)
Sunday, Jan. 15
Pittsburgh, Houston or Oakland at Kansas City, 10:05 a.m. (NBC)
Green Bay, N.Y. Giants or Detroit at Dallas, 4:40 p.m. (FOX)
The conference championship games are Sunday, January 22 with the Super Bowl on Sunday, February 5 on FOX.
Authorities with DOTD report that keeping the intersection as it is is the best decision.
Authorities said a woman that tried to abduct babies from hospitals across the Carolina’s has been arrested. New Hanover Regional Medical Center’s spokesperson said 36-year-old Linda Everett was trying to take babies from neonatal units across North and South Carolina. Everett was arrested in High Point and was charged with felony breaking and entering and larceny.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — US industrial output up 0.5 percent, led by record surge in utilities, but manufacturing falls.
The Lexington County Coroner has released the identity of a motorcyclist who died Saturday evening in a wreck on Highway 378.
The victim was identified as Timothy Browning, 31, of Lexington.
The coroner said just after 7 p.m., Browning was traveling on 378 towards Lexington when a SUV turned left in front of him on Cromer Road. Browning, who the coroner said was not wearing a helmet, then hit the side of the SUV. He was transported to a local hospital where he was later pronounced dead.
The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating.
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“One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” centers on an institution in the 1960’s. It is a roller coaster of emotions. This show is rated PG-13.
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Former “Grey’s Anatomy” co-star TR Knight, who left the show in 2009, will return to the small screen in “11/22/63.” The nine-episode miniseries, premiering next year on Hulu and directed...
Residents and businesses in all of North Kona are under an emergency water restriction once again.
The Department of Water Supply said the Honokohau Deepwell is out of service after a pump failure on Sunday morning.
According to Hawaii County Mayor Harry Kim, more than 20,000 customers are affected.
The latest broken pump means all customers from Kauhou to Keahole and Honalo to Makalei must restrict their water use to drinking, cooking and hygiene needs only.
The county is also cutting off temporary service and irrigation users.
Since January, four other wells in the area have been out of service.
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Kim Kardashian West is no stranger to showing off her famous figure, and it makes sense that for the launch of her new KKW Fragrance, "Body," she would use herself as her own model. She shared a series of nude photos on Instagram and that come extremely close to being full frontal shots (you can find those here).
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"Body" arrives April 30 and while no details have been released yet about the scent or price, teaser image of naked busts carved into the sand hint it might have a beach-y vibe in time for summer. Considering that her last trio of perfumes netted $10 million dollars in less than 24 hours without customers being able to smell them first (they were only sold online), she's probably not too concerned with taking her time with the reveal.
Kim also revealed that the bottle will be in the shape of her body, made from a mold. It's very Jean Paul Gaultier and honestly, chic.
Image via Twitter
AFL: The West Coast Eagles have suffered another blow with Liam Ryan being cofirmed to miss this weeks game against the GWS Giants.
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A Danish Superliga game between Brondby and FC Copenhagen was marred when home fans threw dead rats at a player.
Brondby supporters threw the rodents at FC Copenhagen defender, Ludwig Augustinsson, as he went to take a corner kick.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that leaders FC Copenhagen won the match 1-0 to open up a 13-point lead over nearest rivals Brondby.
“It’s unfortunate that there are some visitors who could not figure out how to behave properly,” said Brondby’s sports director Troels Bech.
Footage of the incident shows Slovenia international, Benjamin Verbic, helping team-mate Augustinsson clear at least two rats off the pitch at the 28,000-capacity Brondby Stadium.
Brondby are 10-times champions of Denmark while FC Copenhagen, managed by former Wolverhampton Wanderers boss, Stale Solbakken, have won the title 11 times.
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A former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, has advised the All Progressives Congress, APC, on what they must do now “for God to forgive them of their ineptitude.”
The former Minister was reacting to the criticism that trailed speech by former President, Goodluck Jonathan during the party’s non-elective convention at the weekend.
In a Monday post, FFK described the APC as a party of shame and poverty while advising them to shut up and stop criticizing the Peoples Democratic party, PDP.
According to him, “The APC should stop criticising it and they should sit down, shut up and ask God for forgiveness for their ineptitude and incompetence.
“GEJonathan’s speech at the PDP Convention was outstanding and inspiring. He spoke the bitter truth. APC are a party of poverty and shame.”
Nail art has been getting out of control lately. From nails that look exactly like teeth to fidget spinner nails to "toilet paper" nails, it seems like nothing is off-limits.
And now we have … comb manicures. That’s right. Women are getting manicures that make their nails look like tiny combs.
So, if you ever need a comb on the go, you have 10 tiny ones right at the ends of your fingertips!
UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson urged the public to remain calm and go about their lives in a normal way after a blast on the London metro in west London. Rough cut (no reporter narration).
February 14th might be recognized world wide as Valentine's Day, but it's also a chance for amusement ride enthusiasts to celebrate an iconic part of city's skyline, because it's also National Ferris Wheel Day! Navy Pier is celebrating with free rides on the Centennial Wheel for the first 1,200 guests from 10 a.m. to 2:14 p.m. The Centennial wheel debuted last spring in honor of the Ferris wheel's 100th anniversary, it stands at 194 feet tall and features temperature-controlled gondolas, padded seats, TV screens and speakers. Chicago's history with the Ferris wheel goes back to the 1800s, with the first debuting at the 1893 World Fair.
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SKOPJE, Macedonia (AP) — Macedonia's prime minister says any new name for his country that is agreed with neighboring Greece will be put to a referendum to be held later this year.
Speaking at a news conference marking one year since he took office, Zoran Zaev said Wednesday that Skopje and Athens have never been closer to reaching an agreement over Macedonia's name, which has been the subject of a decades-long dispute.
Macedonia's government has committed to modifying the republic's name to address Greek concerns that the current one implies territorial claims on the northern Greek province of the same name. In return, Athens has promised to lift its objections to Macedonia's NATO and European Union membership
Zaev said a referendum on whatever solution is found will be held in September or October.
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Registration are now being accepted for the Timmins Selects Winter Youth League.
The deadline for registrations is Sunday.
Cost is $100 for eight weeks, with play starting on Jan. 8.
The league is open to boys and girls in Grades 1-6. Players in Grades 1-3 have games on Mondays, from 6:30-7:30 p.m., while Grades 4-6 see action on Wednesdays, from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Each athlete will receive a reversible jersey with their paid registration.
To register or get more information, visit www.timminsselects.com.
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The Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is in some hot water with legislative auditors.
They're flagging the agency's foster program.
An audit released Monday reveals an overwhelming caseload and high staff turnover.
Officials say those hurdles make it harder for employees to do their job.
Another major concern in the report deals with the department's vetting of its foster care providers.
It claims leaders didn't do thorough checks, resulting in some care providers who were previously involved in cases of abuse or neglect.
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Liverpool are currently refusing to let Philippe Coutinho join Barcelona
Liverpool star Coutinho has handed in a transfer request at Anfield.
The Reds have rejected two bids from Barcelona but Coutinho remains keen on the move.
He is out of Liverpool’s clash with Hoffenheim tomorrow due to injury.
And former Arsenal striker Wright says Liverpool would be smart to get rid soon and spend the money earned from the deal on other parts of the squad.
“We’re talking Philippe Coutinho to Barcelona,” Wright said on 5Live.
3 Shot, Including 2 Police Officers, In Dallas
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Two police officers were shot and critically wounded Tuesday in Dallas, police said.
The shooter has not been captured, reported TV station WFAA. Police were searching in a wooded area behind the Home Depot where the shooting happened, according to the Dallas Morning News.
A civilian was also shot. Police said the person's condition was unknown.
The incident happened as the officers helped a security guard "responding to an incident" at the Home Depot, WFAA said. The TV station described both officers as "rookies in their 20s" and said one of them was shot in the back of the head.
A nearby stop on the regional DART train will be closed indefinitely because of the police presence.
City officials, including Mayor Mike Rawlings, offered good wishes to the officers Tuesday evening.
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More Brits are gardening than ever before - but many can’t tell the difference between flowers and weeds, according to a new poll.
Admittedly, what are classed as weeds can often bear beautiful flowers, while some more mundane plants can spread through a garden and crowd out their more attractive neighbours.
So are you as lacking in garden gumption as the majority of the 2,000 people surveyed by B&Q? The DIY company has developed an app which Market Director Outdoor Mike Norton calls “Shazam for plants”, which will let you know what you’re looking at straight away, using image recognition software.
Los Angeles Clippers forward Tobias Harris, second from right, shoots as Chicago Bulls center Robin Lopez, second from left, and forward Paul Zipser, right, of Germany, defend while center DeAndre Jordan watches during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, in Los Angeles. Mark J. Terrill AP Photo
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Neighbours of the London apartment building torched in an inferno have sprung into action to help survivors of the fire, donating clothes, food and water and offering shelter.
Churches such as the Roman Catholic St. Francis of Assisi and a nearby mosque are serving as gathering points for donations for those who raced out of the burning building in the middle of the night, fleeing with little else than the clothes in which they slept.
Social media sites have also joined the effort, with some Londoners offering a space on their sofas for those affected by the blaze.
Marco Antoniades, who owns MGA Autos on Latimer Road, says "like in most places in England, people get together and help each other in times like this. That's what we're trying to do."
Four brave athletes completed the Redway Runners Festival of Running around Caldecotte Lake.
Neville Rowles, Stephen Dunham, Rachel Elder and Paul Woodward completed a full marathon and half marathon on Saturday before backing it up with a 10k and another half marathon on Sunday - covering 58 miles.
There were up to 55 runners in each of the four events, carried out in warm but windy conditions.
Martin Lawrence, club Chairman commented: ‘It was a fab green turnout for the second year of the Redway Runners Festival of Running with the four of events over the two days.
“It was very hot weather conditions over the weekend, four runners did all the events.
“For Stephen it was the second time he had done all events making him the only ‘ever present’ person to do all eight of the events.
“Many thanks to all the volunteers who helped organise the aid stations.”
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You might know them from "Dancing with the Stars," but Derek and Julianne Hough grew up Mormon.
Julianne no longer follows the rules of Mormonism, and doesn't practice the religion anymore, but said she is grateful for her upbringing. She recalled in an interview with New York Post that growing up in a "no sex before marriage, no drinking, no caffeine, no smoking, no swear words, no R-rated movies" environment was hard for her when she entered Hollywood.
Her brother Derek, in his book, "Taking the Lead: Lessons from a Life in Motion," described his childhood as "very Mormon." Although he no longer is practicing like his sister, when Derek is working on a show, he avoids drinking alcohol or coffee.
Oxfam has provided emergency aid to over 93,000 people in Somalia since starting its emergency response in March 2017. Water, sanitation and hygiene activities have successfully been implemented by Oxfam and will continue alongside the ongoing food security interventions.
This is according to the November 2107 Emergency Drought Response Overview Released by Oxfam Somalia
Granbury played better than the final score indicated but lost a 48-17 game to the Crowley Eagles on the road Friday.
The Pirates trailed 16-7 at one point, but couldn’t stop Crowley running back Rodrick Williams, who accounted for seven touchdowns, including a 94-yard run and two fourth-quarter kickoff returns, one for 90 yards and the other for 96.
Granbury was without three starters, including running back Ty Williams.
Granbury’s record is now 3-2 (0-2 District 9-5A). They’ll travel to Joshua next Friday.
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Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Saturday in Kano attended the wedding Fatiha of his Personal Assistant, Alhaji Hafiz Ibrahim Kawu.
Osinbajo attended the wedding ceremony at the Umar Bin Khattab Mosque located at Dangi Round About on Zaria Road in Kano metropolis.
The vice president was accompanied to the venue by Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje, Sen. Barau Jibril-Maliya, Sen. Kabir Gaya and the Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on National Assembly Matters, Alhaji Abdurrahman Kawu Sumaila.
Other prominent personalities that also attended the wedding with the vice president were politicians and top government officials.
After the wedding, the vice president later paid a courtesy visit on the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II.
He had a closed door meeting with the monarch for about 50 minutes.
NAN reports that during the visit, Osinbajo inspected the multi-billion Naira underpass being executed by the Kano State government at Katsina Road.
The Vice President later returned to Abuja.
- As seen above, new WWE Champion Bray Wyatt received his custom title plates backstage at tonight's SmackDown.
- The dark match before tonight's WWE SmackDown in Anaheim saw Heath Slater and Rhyno defeat Tyler Breeze and Fandango.
- WWE fans voted Renee Young and WWE Intercontinental Champion Dean Ambrose as their favorite company couple in the Valentine's social media tournament that wrapped today. They beat Daniel Bryan and Brie Bella in the finals.
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VALLEJO (KRON) — A deadly shooting in Vallejo is linked to an incident involving two six-year-olds at a local elementary school, sources tell KRON4.
Officers responded to reports of a large fight on Kemper St. just after 10:00 a.m. Thursday.
Police say one man was shot dead.
Sources with the Vallejo Unified School District tell KRON4 the shooting stemmed from a dispute involving two first graders at Loma Vista Elementary.
KRON4 is told the two children were sent to the office for insulting each other Wednesday.
On Thursday, school staff members were told that the father of one child involved was killed by the father of the other child.
Officials believe the kids’ argument is to blame.
The victim’s has not been released.
Police have not told us if a suspect is in custody.
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Richard Carl Bryant is wanted on charges of probation violation and interference with an electronic monitor. (Source: Tift County Sheriff's Office)
Tift County law enforcement is looking for a registered sex offender who officials say has removed his electronic monitor.
According to the Tift County Sheriff's Office, Richard Carl Bryant, 47, is on parole after being convicted for sexual battery of a child.
The sheriff's office said that as part of his parole, Bryant is required to wear an electronic monitor but he has removed it.
Bryant is 5'11 and weighs 165 pounds and is wanted on charges of probation violation and interference with an electronic monitor.
The sheriff's office said that Bryant's whereabouts are unknown and anyone with any information on him is urged to call the Tift County Sheriff's Office at (229) 388-6021 or 911.
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LOS ANGELES — Former “Glee” actor Mark Salling has reached a deal with prosecutors to plead guilty to possession of child pornography.
The plea agreement filed Tuesday in federal court in Los Angeles states the actor is admitting he possessed images of prepubescent children. The agreement states a search warrant found more than 50,000 images of child porn on Salling’s computer and a thumb drive.
Prosecutors and Salling have agreed to ask a judge to sentence the actor to a prison term between four to seven years. He will also be required to register as a sex offender, pay restitution and abide by restrictions on where he can live.
Salling’s attorney Michael Proctor did not immediately return a message seeking comment.
The actor played bad-boy Noah “Puck” Puckerman on the Fox musical dramedy.
During an interview with the cast of Ocean’s 8 Xilla Valentine asked Awkafina if she took Sandra Bullock and Cate Blanchett to the bodega for a New York classic. The Chopped Cheese Sandwich.
Ocean’s 8 starring Rihanna and Sandra Bullock hits theaters this weekend.
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HALIFAX — Christopher Garnier has taken the stand at his trial in the death of off-duty police officer Catherine Campbell.
His lawyer opened the defence case this morning by saying Campbell died accidentally during rough sex.
Joel Pink told the 14-member jury during his opening statement today that Campbell died during a consensual sexual encounter and that it was an "unfortunate accidental death."
He also said Garnier will tell the jury what happened in the early hours of Sept. 11, 2015.
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Over 9.3 crore PAN cards linked with Aadhaar numbers
More than 9.3 crore Permanent Account Numbers (PAN) have been linked with Aadhaar, a senior income tax department officer said.
Of the total Aadhaar-PAN linking, which is nearly 30% of the total about 30 crore PAN holders, about three crore linkages were done in June and July.
“By 5 August, which was the last date for filing income tax returns (ITRs), over 9.3 crore PAN-Aadhaar linkages have been registered by the I-T department,” he said.
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MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - A federal judge has ordered Alabama to release information about its lethal injection process.
U.S. Judge Karon O. Bowdre on Wednesday ruled the "public has a common law right of access" to those records. Bowdre says the state can keep some information secret, such as the names of low-level prison employees involved in executions.
She ordered the state to tell her by June 7 if there is any sensitive identifying information in any of the records the court plans to make public.
The office of Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall says it's reviewing the order.
The Associated Press and other news outlets had filed a motion seeking release of the information.
For years Alabama has refused to divulge details of its execution process or where it obtains the drugs used.
(Reuters) - Apparel and footwear maker VF Corp (VFC.N) said it would buy privately held Williamson-Dickie Mfg. Co, the owner of Dickies and Workrite workwear, for about $820 million in cash.
VF said it now expects its 2017 revenue to rise 3.5 percent to $11.85 billion, which includes about $200 million from Williamson-Dickie.
VF, the maker of Timberland and Wrangler clothing, said it also expects the acquisition to add 2 cents to its current-year earnings forecast of $2.94 per share.
Williamson-Dickie is expected to add more than $1 billion of revenue to VF by 2021.
The deal is expected to close early in the fourth quarter.
Barclays was VF's financial adviser on the deal and Davis Polk and Wardwell LLP its legal adviser.
Charges have been laid after a man allegedly tried to choke a Prince Albert, Sask., police officer who was investigating a report about a sexual assault.
Police say officers were called to a hotel early Saturday morning where the suspect attempted to choke one of them while they were trying to arrest him outside the business.
A 34-year-old resident of Black Lake, Sask., was to appear in court Monday on charges that include assaulting a police officer.
An investigation is still underway into the alleged sexual assault.
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Villanova is the new No. 1 in the AP Top 25 while Arizona State made a big leap after a tumultuous week in which half of the top 10 lost.
The Wildcats (10-0) were fourth but earned 41 of 65 first-place votes to hop over Michigan State, which earned 19 first-place votes to climb from third to second. They were the favorites to take over at the top following unanimous No. 1 Duke’s weekend loss at Boston College.
Wichita State climbed three spots to No. 3, followed by Duke and Arizona State. The Sun Devils (9-0) jumped 11 spots and earned the other five first-place votes after winning at then-No. 2 Kansas to extend their best start since the 1974-75 season.
The Jayhawks fell to No. 13 after two losses.
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MOSCOW (Sputnik) — Egypt's authorities detained Shalaby on Sunday just after he had resigned from his post on Saturday.
Shalaby killed himself on Sunday soon after the detention within the framework of investigation on corruption activities, the Ahram Online news website reported, citing a source at Egypt's State Security Prosecution.
According to the media outlet, Gamal Laban, yet another high-ranking official of the State Council, responsible for procurement issues, was also detained and charged with taking bribes in December 2016.
MORE sports pitches could be created in Wargrave.
The village football and cricket clubs have suggested using King’s Field and the recreation ground off Recreation Road.
The two areas already contain pitches used by Wargrave Cricket Club, Wargrave Football Club and the Wargrave Girls FC and Wargrave Wolves youth teams.
The clubs suggested having several football pitches for teams ranging from five-a-side to 11-a-side and a second cricket square in Kings Field.
The existing football pitches could be realigned to create more room.
Parish clerk Stephen Hedges said: “The cricket clubs needs an extra square as Knowl Hill is going and players want to join Wargrave. With two clubs involved there’s more usage.”
The suggested layout also includes a parking area and dog walking zone.
The Wargrave Lido fund, which is raising money for a new swimming pool, has asked the council for land.
More investigations will be carried out before the councillors make a decision.
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ROME Feb 13 Former Prime Minister Matteo Renzi said on Monday he wanted to hold a leadership contest in his ruling Democratic Party (PD), looking for a showdown with his many critics in the group ahead any parliamentary elections.
Renzi stepped down as prime minister in December after losing a referendum on constitutional reform and wants early elections this year in an effort to regain power.
However, his drive for national ballot has been slowed by calls from within the faction-riddled PD for him to step aside as party secretary, a post he has held since December 2013.
"I think it's common sense to accept the idea of holding a Congress before a national vote," Renzi told PD bigwigs, referring to the assembly where the party leader is elected. "A cycle is closing in the leadership of the PD," he said. (Reporting by Crispian Balmer, editing by Steve Scherer)
A teacher who engaged a teenage pupil in sexual activity has been jailed.
Alice McBrearty, 23, pleaded guilty at Thames Magistrates' Court to seven counts of adult abuse of position of trust.
McBrearty, of Wanstead Park Avenue, Ilford, abused the boy who is aged between 13 and 17. He cannot be named for legal reasons.
The offences took place between February 11 and May 5 this year.
At Snaresbrook Crown Court today (Friday, October 6), she was sentenced to sixteen months' imprisonment.
Police received an allegation on May 6 and officers from the Child Abuse and Sexual Offences Command began their investigation.
After being arrested on May 8, McBrearty was released on bail and subsequently charged as above.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department says one person is dead after a six-vehicle crash.
Officers responded to the crash on Central Avenue at Wyoming Boulevard on Monday afternoon just before 1 p.m.
APD says one person was severely injured in the crash and did not survive, while several others were transported to the hospital with injuries.
Police are investigating to determine what happened, but say speed is considered a factor.
No further information is available at this time.
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The Northern Stars edged the Waikato-Bay of Plenty Magic 56-51 in Auckland last night, just their second win of the 2018 ANZ Premiership competition.
The visitors made a strong start but the Stars began to click and led after the first quarter by four points.
Northern Stars' shooters Maia Wilson and Grace Kara were solid in the shooting circle.
Magic were without their star captain Casey Kopua who injured her foot in warm-ups.
Wilson's bizarre goal at the start of the fourth quarter was still counted by officials after the ball got stuck in the net and popped out of the hoop.
A once-powerful Democratic leader in the North Carolina General Assembly is returning to state government, this time as a lottery commission member.
Gov. Roy Cooper appointed former Senate Majority Leader Tony Rand of Fayetteville to the commission, replacing Kim Griffin. He’ll fill a term that ends next August.
Rand served in the Senate for all or parts of 12 terms before his 2009 resignation. As majority leader and Senate Rules Committee chairman, Rand was the top lieutenant to longtime Senate leader Marc Basnight and played a big role getting laws passed in 2005 to begin the lottery. Rand left the Senate to become chairman of the state parole board.
The 77-year-old Rand will participate in his first meeting next month.
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Jeremy Corbyn has said he cannot name one mistake he has made as Labour leader because there have been too many.
Mr Corbyn also admitted he has kept hundreds of personal diaries - and suggested that they may one day be published.
On Good Morning Britain, Piers Morgan compared Mr Corbyn to the Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, accusing them both of clinging onto and ruining important institutions.
He also said the two would not admit to making mistakes.
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MIAMI (KRON) — Two armed men posed as police officers and then robbed a home early Tuesday morning.
Police describe the incident as a home invasion, which happened at around 3 a.m.
They say the two armed men were wearing police vests when they broke down through the front door of a Miami home.
Police say the men then handcuffed the homeowners and forced them to go into their safe.
There were three children sleeping inside the home at the time. The children did not wake up.
The two suspects are still at large.
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Mayor de Blasio boasted Friday that the number of potholes have dropped by more than 50 percent under his watch — and quickly found a skeptic in GOP rival Nicole Malliotakis.
The mayor announced that 207,306 potholes were counted on streets this year — down 53.4 percent from the 444,835 in 2014. He attributed the decline to a $1.6 billion, 10-year investment.
Malliotakis said her own experience led her to conclude the pothole problem hasn’t improved much.
“Anyone who drives on city streets will tell you they’re in disrepair,” she said.
Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams will star of the fifth day of the French Open
Nadal needed two days to beat Simone Bolelli, with Monday night’s rain intervening during the third set of their first-round clash.
But the Spaniard nevertheless made it through in straight sets and had the privilege of Wednesday off before entering the second round against Guido Pella.
However, the 10-time French Open champion will be on Suzanne Lenglen - not the Philippe Chatrier court he criticised for being a little slippery earlier in the week.
No 3 seed Marin Cilic will instead be main attraction in the men’s singles on Roland Garros’ main court but it is the women’s matches that look like the real draw.
After top seed Simona Halep takes on Taylor Townsend and Juan Martin del Potro has played Julien Benneteau, Serena Williams will face No 17 seed Ashleigh Barty in the lat match of the day.
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DENVER (CBS4) – The Denver Sheriff Department’s “Canine Unit” received a donation to better protect its four-legged officers.
The unit was gifted six pet oxygen mask kits to help keep the dogs from inhaling smoke or dangerous chemicals at emergency situations.
The masks came from the Invisible Fence Brand’s Project Breathe program.
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(WASHINGTON POST) — Five months before North Korea’s first nuclear test in 2006, U.S. intelligence officials sent a report to Congress warning that secret work also was underway on a biological weapon. The communist regime, which had long ago acquired the pathogens that cause smallpox and anthrax, had assembled teams of scientists but seemed to be lacking in certain technical skills, the report said.
“Pyongyang’s resources presently include a rudimentary biotechnology infrastructure,” the report by the director of national intelligence explained.
A decade later, the technical hurdles appear to be falling away. North Korea is moving steadily to acquire the essential machinery that could potentially be used for an advanced bioweapons program, from factories that can produce microbes by the ton, to laboratories specializing in genetic modification, according to U.S. and Asian intelligence officials and weapons experts.
ZAGREB, Croatia — Croatia's state television says one man died as heavy rains and strong winds slammed the country, also flooding some roads.
The report says that the man died Monday in northwestern Croatia when his ladder was knocked down by the wind as he was trying to repair damage to his house caused by the weather.
Torrential rains have also caused rivers to swell in the area and flood roads.
In neighbouring Slovenia, about 1,000 people have been left without power near the capital, Ljubljana, and houses and roads have been flooded along the Adriatic coast.
In some areas, emergency services sounded sirens to warn people about the dangers of trees falling due to strong winds.
LONDON (AP) — Irish authorities have imposed a ban on watering lawns and gardens in the Dublin area as a country famous for its rain-soaked green landscape experiences a rare drought.
The Irish weather service Met Eireann says parts of the country are experiencing drought, defined as 15 consecutive days without rain. Temperatures reached 32 degrees Celsius (89.6 Fahrenheit) in June, just short of the highest temperature ever recorded in Ireland.
A monthlong ban on watering with garden hoses began Monday in Dublin and Irish Water says it's likely to be expanded to other areas. A similar ban is in place across Northern Ireland.
Britain is also sweltering in one of the longest spells of hot, sunny weather for years, but a wet spring means most areas of the U.K. are not experiencing drought.
The Seattle Mariners continued their bullpen shuffle on Wednesday, recalling right-hander Chase De Jong from Triple-A Tacoma and optioning right-hander Casey Lawrence to Tacoma. to Minnesota.
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GOOGLE MAPS: Man spotted relieving himself on road in Russia
The man was squatting behind a white van, hoping he could sneak a couple of private moments to pass a bowel movement on the tarmac.
Unfortunately, due to his choice of location on a public road, he was picked up by Google Street View.
The unnamed public pants-dropper was snapped by a Yandex Panorama car in the city of Pskov in north-western Russia at just the wrong time.
The unfortunate image remained online for a few days before it was noticed and then taken down.
With the retirement of Crestline principal Robin Varwig at the end of the school year, Hartselle had an important vacancy to fill.
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TORONTO – Doug Ford told a group of nearly 2,000 supporters that he plans to “take back this province” at his first major event since he was made leader of the Progressive Conservative party earlier this month.
Addressing a large and enthusiastic crowd at a rally in Toronto, Ford says he believes he can build a majority government because Ontario voters are united in their dislike of Liberal Premier Kathleen Wynne.
He says the current provincial government is “terrified” of a united Progressive Conservative party.
His speech focused largely on the province’s finances, which Ford says have been mismanaged by Wynne’s government.
He told supporters he wants to bring back jobs in the manufacturing sector, and repeated previous claims that his government will make Ontario more business-friendly.
Before his speech, Ford was joined onstage by Christine Elliott, Caroline Mulroney and Tanya Granic Allen, the three candidates he beat in the leadership race.
Part 86 It was asked, “What is the difference if any, in the meaning of the terms, ‘fornication’ and ‘adultery’?” Understanding the terms used in the Bible is paramount to comprehending the message of God, and whether or not an idea applies to a particular person. Current English usage of the word fornication in the dictionary is “illicit sexual intercourse on the part of an unmarried person,” and adultery is “voluntary sexual intercourse by a married man with another than his wife or by a married woman with another than her husband” (Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary). Let us consider how the Bible uses the terms and withdraw their meaning from a brief biblical word study.
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“The European Union is in an existential crisis. Everything that could go wrong has gone wrong. “
MEXICO CITY (AP) – The Latest on Tropical Storm Nate (all times local):
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A hurricane warning has been issued for a stretch of the U.S. Gulf Coast from Grand Isle, Louisiana, to the Alabama-Florida border. The National Hurricane Center in Miami says residents in those areas should brace for possible storm surges amid the expected strengthening of Tropical Storm Nate.
The storm battered Central America with rain this week, killing at least 22 people.
The center says the storm is likely to strengthen Friday over the northwestern Caribbean Sea before a possible near-hurricane-strength hit on the Cancun region at the tip of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula.
Forecasters warn that the storm, after crossing open water, could then smash into the northern rim of the U.S. Gulf Coast as a hurricane.
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says he’s signed a memo directing the Justice Department to propose regulations to “ban all devices” like bump stocks used in last year’s Las Vegas massacre.
The president is making the announcement to curb the use of the rapid-fire devices during a ceremony recognizing bravery by the nation’s public safety officers.
Trump is responding days after the shooting deaths of 17 people at a Florida high school. He’s pointing to the need to propose regulations to ban the device that was used in the October shooting deaths of 58 people in Las Vegas.
White House officials say the president will be meeting with students, teachers and state and local officials to discuss ways of providing more school safety and address gun violence. Past efforts to address gun violence in Congress have failed.
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MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Heisman Trophy finalist Collin Klein is returning to Kansas State as an assistant coach. The former star quarterback will coach the same position with the Wildcats after spending last season as the quarterbacks coach at Northern Iowa. Klein was director of recruiting operations, a quality control coach and offensive graduate assistant at Kansas State after his playing days.
Klein’s spot on coach Bill Snyder’s coaching staff became available when Del Miller announced his retirement earlier this week after 45 years in coaching and 20 years at Kansas State. Klein guided the Wildcats to the Big 12 title during the 2012 season, when he was a finalist for the Heisman Trophy. He also won the Johnny Unitas Award while going 21-5 in his career.
Moss (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Art Stapleton of The Record reports.
The rookie fifth-round pick could have a good shot at earning some defensive snaps if he's healthy since Jason Pierre-Paul (knee/shoulder) and Olivier Vernon (ankle) are also questionable. Pierre-Paul reported that he'd be able to play, but he may be limited which would open the door for Moss to snag some snaps.
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (AP) — A 6-foot-long boa constrictor reported loose in Binghamton, New York, has been found — beneath the owner’s kitchen sink.
A Facebook post by the Broome County Humane Society on behalf of the owner said the pet snake escaped its enclosure earlier this week and was last seen near the high school. The county office of emergency services issued a statement Tuesday saying people should “exercise caution and keep small children and small animals away” if they came across the snake.
But on Wednesday morning, the reptile’s owner told local media that Bella the boa had apparently never left his apartment building and was found safe in his kitchen.
Red-tailed boa constrictors eat small mammals, killing their prey by squeezing them to death. They’re typically docile as pets.
On an official visit to Tbilisi, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan met with Georgian President Gitogi Margvelashvili.
“I’m glad to meet Armenia’s democratic Prime Minister. I hope your visit will give new impetus to centuries-old relations between Armenia and Georgia.
Nikol Pashinyan noted in turn, that he’s glad the visit is taking place against the background of democratic processes in Armenia.
“I’m confident democracy is of vital importance to our countries,” Pahsinyan said, pledging to spare no effort to give new impetus to bilateral relations.
The Prime Minister noted that 2018 is rich in events and said he hopes to meet Giorgi Margvelashvili once again on the sidelines of the 17th Francophonie Summit.
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Chelsea prepare Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain offer
05:30: Chelsea are reportedly ready to splash the cash on their top three targets, starting with a bid for Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.
Antonio Conte has been vocal about his displeasure with the size of his Chelsea squad and his desperate to add more bodies.
Chelsea missed out on Romelu Lukaku to rivals Manchester United while Jose Mourinho’s side also nabbed Nemanja Matic from Stamford Bridge.
But the Daily Mirror claim Roman Abramovich is ready to back Conte in the remaining weeks of the transfer window.
The Blues have been linked with a move for Arsenal star Oxlade-Chamberlain recently but it is said Chelsea are now ready to offer £35m for the England international.
The main supporters of a bid to make California an independent nation are ending their effort to get it on the ballot next year.Louis Marinelli announced Monday that he's dropping the measure, and plans to make Russia home.The I-Team's Dan Noyes spoke with Marinelli in February about his efforts.The measure's official author, Marcus Ruiz Evans, sent an email to the Secretary of State's office asking to cancel the initiative.Evans tells ABC7 News he's joining the California Freedom Coalition, saying he feels that organization can mobilize to make Calexit a reality.
ISTANBUL — A trial has begun in Turkey against dozens of suspects, including the alleged shooter in the New Year's Eve attack that left 39 people dead in Istanbul.
Fifty-seven suspects, mostly foreigners and 51 of them behind bars, were on trial Monday on the outskirts of Istanbul.
Albulkadir Masharipov — the lead suspect — is charged with membership in a terror group, murder, attempting to overthrow the constitutional order, among other charges. The prosecutor is seeking multiple aggravated life sentences.
On Jan. 1, an assailant shot his way into Istanbul's Reina nightclub where hundreds were partying. The assailant escaped and the Islamic State group claimed the attack. Masharipov was caught 15 days later.
Democratic Rep. Justin Parish announced on Facebook this morning that he will not run for re-election.
“I’ve said from the beginning, that I’ll run for re-election unless I’m able to find someone who can do it better than me,” Parish said in the video. “After many conversations, I think I have. My former chief of staff Robert Edwardson, who worked with me from the beginning, has agreed to serve, has agreed to put his name into the hat, and I hope that you’ll support him.”
Edwardson is a Democrat and a member of the Juneau Assembly.
Another assembly member, Deputy Mayor Jerry Nankervis, is running as a Republican for the seat.
House District 34 includes the Mendenhall Valley, the Juneau Airport area and neighborhoods to the northwest.
Editor’s note: We’ve posted an expanded version of this story with comment from Rob Edwardson.
The El Paso County Office of Emergency Management set up a non-emergency phone line to help those impacted by the Carson Midway fire.
The number should be called from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. to file claims for injury, personal loss, property destruction, help with debris clean up, health information and additional questions.
That number is: 719-575-8888.
Liverpool midfielder Marko Grujic has joined Cardiff City on a loan deal to the end of the season.
Grujic has been allowed to leave the Anfield club having made three brief substitute appearances in the 2017-18 Premier League.
The Serbia international, who joined Liverpool from Red Star Belgrade in May 2016, will aid Cardiff's efforts to win promotion.
Neil Warnock's men sit third in the Championship, two points outside the automatic promotion spots, and face Premier League leaders Manchester City in the FA Cup fourth round on January 28.
"This is a good opportunity for me, to play in a club that will be fighting until the end to get in to the Premier League," said Grujic.
"To work with a manager like Neil Warnock is something I'm looking forward to. I've heard good things about him and when he spoke to me he said some good things about me and that I had a chance to play as part of his squad."
Two Made In Abyss “recap” films are to release this winter as a way of whetting appetites for season 2, and hints have been made about an OVA.
According to the official Japanese site for Made in Abyss, the two feature films are set to be named Tabidachi no Yoake (Journey’s Dawn) and Hourou Suru Tasogare (Wandering Twilight). An “episode” has also been teased, which may take the form of an OVA.
Unfortunately, the films are intended to be recaps, so it is unlikely that fans will see very much material that is truly new; their release may instead be seen as a money-grabbing exercise. Details about the “episode” are more scarce, and fans may be hoping that it is intended as a bridge between the two seasons and contains new storylines.
The air date for the second season of the naked loli whipping anime has not been announced, and the fact that the recap films are being released this winter means that a 2019 air date is most likely.
A heavy storm ravaged parts of western Poland overnight, killing two people and raising the death toll in the region to nine.
High winds also killed seven people in neighboring Germany late Thursday.
Pawel Fratczak, a spokesman for firefighters, said Friday that tens of thousands of households were without electricity after falling trees broke power lines.
The storm killed a 67-year-old man who was trying to secure his house's roof and a 58-year-old woman crushed by a falling tree. Officials said 39 people were also injured.
Prime Minister Beata Szydlo visited the town of Zielona Gora, located in an area hardest hit, meeting with local officials and vowing financial help for repairs.
Firefighters also worked Friday to remove fallen trees and help secure hundreds of damaged roofs.
The storm also devastated the park of the Habsburg Palace in the town of Zywiec.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Brewers activated catcher Manny Pina from the disabled list and put him into the starting lineup for Tuesday night's series opener against the Kansas City Royals.
They cleared roster space by optioning catcher Jacob Nottingham to Triple-A Colorado Springs.
Pina, who spent his first two big league seasons with the Royals, was hitting .219 with a homer and three RBIs when he went on the DL retroactive to April 13 with a strained left calf.
In other news, shortstop Orlando Arcia got the day off because of stomach pain, though his ailing ankle was fine. Left-hander Boone Logan also threw a simulated game without any trouble from his left triceps strain, and is expected to join Double-A Biloxi on a rehab assignment.
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Intoxicated driving charged in I-81 crash
By MELINDA WILLIAMS
melinda@southwesttimes.com
A 19-year-old man is facing an intoxicated driving charge following a rear-end collision on Interstate 81 in Pulaski County Thursday.
In addition to driving under the influence of alcohol, Brice Dylan Johnson of Wycliffe Avenue, Roanoke, is charged with reckless driving, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia, according to Virginia State Police First Sgt. Mike Honaker.
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AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Maine’s Republican governor says he’s trying to come up with proposed spending cuts to pay for voter-approved Medicaid expansion but says “it’s a big reach.”
Gov. Paul LePage told The Associated Press “the money has got to be in the bank” before Maine expands Medicaid to thousands of people at a $54.5 million price tag. LePage didn’t detail what cuts could pay for expansion, but previously pushed for cuts to Medicaid eligibility and social assistance programs.
The Legislature’s appropriations committee is to meet Wednesday to discuss revenue forecasts and Medicaid expansion. LePage’s administration declined an invitation to attend the meeting and will instead answer questions in writing.
The governor demanded Monday that lawmakers quickly fund expansion and comply with his list of conditions, including addressing reimbursement rates for in-home care.
Lin-Manuel Miranda performs songs from best original song nominee "How Far I'll Go" from "Moana" at the Oscars on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Lin-Manuel Miranda performs songs from best original song nominee "How Far I'll Go" from "Moana" at the Oscars on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
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A family from Florida, whose son was killed in the Parkland school shooting, is starting a UConn scholarship fund in his honor.
Alex Schachter, 14, wanted to attend UConn and play in the university's marching band.
He was shot to death back in February at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida.
The scholarship will be available each year.
Earlier this year, UConn presented Schachter's parents with a posthumous letter of admission as a music major. He was a trombone player.
Schachter was one of 17 people killed in the February 14 shooting.
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Zika virus does not naturally occur in the UK - outbreaks have been reported in the Pacific Islands, South and Central America, the Caribbean, Africa, and parts of south and southeast Asia.
While the disease, speed by mosquitoes, is a very mild infection, it can be more serious for pregnant women.
Evidence has shown it causes birth defects such as abnormally small heads.
But now, new research suggests the Zika infection can cause miscarriages, and the women affected won’t even know.
A study of monkeys in the US found 26 per cent of those infected with Zika during early stages of pregnancy had a miscarriage, even though the animals showed little or no signs of the disease.
The American Council of Engineering Companies appointed Michael Snyder, PE, a senior vice president at Dewberry, as the coalition’s chair.
As chair, Snyder will collaborate with the organization’s five other chairs to coordinate joint activities and a strategic plan.
At Dewberry, a privately held professional services firm, Snyder has more than 36 years of experience providing land design services in Maryland and leading the firm’s site/civil engineering team.
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - Nihon Plast Co Ltd
* Says it will distribute shares of its treasury common stock through public offering, with paid-in price of 974.3 yen per share (3.09 billion yen in total)
* Says it will distribute shares of its treasury common stock through private placement, at the price of 974.3 yen per share (up to 462.8 million yen in total)
* Previous news was disclosed on Dec. 1
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May 2 China Tontine Wines Group Ltd:
* Wang Lijuan has retired from her position as executive director of company
* Wang Lijuan has retired from her position as executive director of company
* Wang Lijun has been appointed as executive director of company Source text: [bit.ly/2p4fRPu] Further company coverage:
March 19 (Reuters) - Discovery Inc:
* DISCOVERY ANNOUNCES PRELIMINARY RESULTS OF THE EXCHANGE OFFERS AND CONSENT SOLICITATIONS FOR SCRIPPS NOTES Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Cape Breton Regional Police have identified the victim of a fatal house fire in Glace Bay, N.S.
READ: Man dead after Glace Bay fire
Gerald (Gerry) Alexandra Somerton, 54, was found inside 43 Concord Street around 1 a.m., Monday. He was taken to the Glace Bay hospital but passed away as a result of his injuries.
Police say the home where the fire occurred is a duplex, but confirm the occupants of the other unit were uninjured as a result of the fire.
Investigators with the Cape Breton police and members of the Fire Marshal’s Office have determined the cause of the fire was accidental.
DOVER, DE -- Justin Allgaier picked up his first win of the year, and his first ever at the Monster Mile in the Onemain Financial 200 Saturday.
The Riverton native held off a furious push from teammate Elliot Sadler in the final lap to secure the victory.
Allgaier takes home 100,000 dollars with the win, the sixth of his career.
DAVIDSONVILLE, Md. - A cow had to be rescued by firefighters after she had a hard time 'mooooving' on Tuesday.
The cow reportedly fell into a pool in the 3800 block of Birdsville Road and couldn't get out. It took multiple crews, and the homeowners, about an hour and a half to create make-shift stairs made out of cinderblocks to get the cow out of the pool.
But as soon as she was out, she was unable to get up on her own. Crews tried multiple things to get her up, with no luck. Eventually, they built a harness made out of fire hoses to lift her with a tractor and move her to a pasture.
At last, she was able to stand on her own and be free.
Officials say it took around three hours total to get the cow out of the pool and move her.
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Molly Emmaline Gallian, daughter of Karen Hanson of Vinemont, Ala. and James Scott Buttram V, son of Renee and Robert Pennington of Tuscaloosa, Ala.
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Thank you to the people responsible for removing the billboards between Eureka and Arcata on the west side facing the bay, giving me an obstructed view of a distant horizon. Thank you to the volunteers that police the sides of the roads, collecting trash of the intentional and non-intentional sort. Thank you to the people who pick up the bags to dispose of in a lawful manner.
Harold McArthur, Eureka
Beginning in 1928, fine shirtmaker Eton was founded by David and Annie Patterson in Ganghester, Sweden. Today, the company is still family owned and run by grandson Hans Pettersson. But the line between nostalgic heritage and cutting-edge deviation is a lot thinner these days. So where does that leave Eton during the global apparel shift? Well, anybody who has paid the least bit of attention to the brand could notice a significant transition in style since 2011. During that time, Eton assigned Sebastian Dollinger as the creative director of the brand. Still, it was no small task to try and maintain your company’s consumer base while implementing creative change. I had the chance to ask Sebastian a few choice questions about how an established brand manages to hold onto conventional thought while fostering prevalent style.
Welcome to the Daily Dose of Rock n Roll with Mike Shannon for July 04. You will find this daily in the “Features Section”. Check each day for a new Daily Dose from Mike.
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× FBI asks people to stop sharing child pornography video on Facebook
Law enforcement officials across the country are asking people to stop sharing a video of child pornography on Facebook.
The people in the video have been identified and the Alabama Bureau of Investigation is handling the investigation, according to Shelley Lynch, the public information officer for the FBI out of Charlotte.
Lynch said anyone who gets the video sent to them should delete it and should not forward it, share it or post it.
Sharing the video would be disseminating child porn, a crime.
Anyone who has received a message of the video, can call the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children at (800) 843-5678.
Gene Ormsby has left Huddersfield Giants by mutual consent.
The winger joined the club on a permanent basis from Warrington midway through the 2016 season but failed to establish himself at the club during that spell.
The 25-year-old made just four appearances for the Giants last season and has now left the club after coming to terms on his release with the club.
Huddersfield’s Managing Director Richard Thewlis said: “We wish Gene every success for the future and thank him for his time with us.
“The reality is that his move to the Claret and Gold didn’t really work out as everyone would have wanted and it was felt by all that a fresh start was the best way forward for both the player and the club.”
Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce has officially renounced his New Zealand citizenship. (AAP)
Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce has received the paperwork confirming he has renounced his New Zealand citizenship.
Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce is no longer a New Zealand citizen.
Mr Joyce has been referred to the High Court to check whether his NZ citizenship by descent at the time of the 2016 election disqualifies him from sitting in the Australian parliament.
He received the paperwork confirming his renunciation on Tuesday.
April 3 Old Mutual Plc:
* Old Mutual appoints Peter Moyo as new chief executive of Old Mutual emerging markets
* Mayo will take up his new position on June 1, 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom: +91 806 749 1136)
Spies at a pre-wedding celebration hosted by Prince Albert said, “Guests started pushing people into the pool, including the groom. It was like the good humor of the old days.”
May 2 Guidance Software Inc:
* Guidance software reports 2017 first quarter financial results
* Q1 non-gaap earnings per share $0.07
* Q1 gaap loss per share $0.06
* Q1 revenue $26.8 million versus I/B/E/S view $26.8 million
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.05 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Sees FY 2017 revenue $112 million to $118 million
* Guidance Software Inc - company is reaffirming its guidance for year ending December 31, 2017
* Fy2017 earnings per share view $0.31, revenue view $115.7 million -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Gano made a 41-yard field goal as well as all four of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 31-24 win over the Vikings.
Gano's performance brought his season tally to an even 100 points, placing him just outside the top 10 league-wide.
The Crooked Road is a celebrated year-round destination for traditional music lovers. Make plans to follow the music and join us for the fourth annual Mountains of Music Homecoming along the Crooked Road. Concerts celebrating old-time, bluegrass, gospel, traditional singing and dance, and many other styles will be presented in over 40 different communities where this musical heritage lives and breathes. Come for the evening concerts and stay for a wide variety of cultural experiences, including community meals, gallery exhibits, history walks, artisan demonstrations, outdoor adventures, scenic drives, workshops, educational opportunities and much more.
Starting Monday, 2nd Street SW between 4th Avenue and 5th Avenue is down to one travel lane.
Fraser Construction is shifting the West Bound traffic to the south lane of 2nd Street Southwest for underground, pneumatic tube line work.
The restricted area is along the south side of the Mayo Ozmun Building.
The bus stop to the east of the work zone is also closed during construction.
Construction will finish Monday, August 21st.
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ISLAMABAD, Apr 24 (APP):Minister for Planning, Development and Reforms Ahsan Iqbal on Tuesday said the development budget was a part of Finance Bill and was approved by National Assembly while according to the constitution of Pakistan, National Economic Council (NEC) had only a consultative role in this regard.
He said the federal government could not present a budget for only one quarter of the year as per demand of the chief ministers of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sindh and Balochistan.
In a statement issued here, Ahsan Iqbal was of the view that after the 18th amendment, the main focus of federal development budget had been on the national infrastructure.
However, he said, some provinces wanted to include the provincial level schemes in the federal PSDP 2018-19.
He said usually special funds were allocated for under developed provinces and the present government had allocated record funds for Balochistan, Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan.
The woman was rushed to the district hospital by the locals where she was declared brought dead.
Mainpuri: A 45-year-old woman was thrashed and shot dead allegedly outside a police post in Mainpuri district of Uttar Pradesh.
Anisa Begum had gone to the Agra Gate Police Chowki on Monday to complain about threat to her life from the accused Wasim over a land dispute, her family members said.
Wasim also arrived at the Chowki along with his mother and sister and thrashed Anisa Begum and when she rushed to save herself, the culprit fired four shots from a revolver, one of them hitting her neck, they said.
The woman was rushed to the district hospital by the locals where she was declared brought dead, they said, adding that public overpowered Wasim and handed him over to the police.
SP, Sunil Kumar Saxena, said that all the three culprits have been arrested and investigations are on to ascertain the details of the incident.
The equal sign in the formulas of the physicist is a basic metaphor used by many artists. While physicists demonstrate that A equals B or that X is the same as Y, artists often choose signs, symbols and allegories to equate a painterly image with a feature of experience. Both of these techniques reveal previously hidden relationships.
—Leonard Shlain, Art & Physics: Parallel Visions in Space, Time, and Light
(WLEX) An investigation is underway after a body was found near an old rock quarry.
The body was found off U.S. Highway 25, just east of Mount Vernon.
According to the sheriff's office, the body is badly decomposed and, as of now, it is difficult to determine if there were any signs of trauma.
The individuals who discovered the body had been searching for a friend who had been missing for several days.
The remains were sent to Frankfort for autopsy and identification.
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The winter blast expected for the Bulkley Valley and Lakes District will benefit local skiers, snowboarders, and outdoor enthusiasts alike this weekend.
With an arctic front already rolling over thr region, Hudson Bay Mountain got close 20 centimetres of snow since early this morning.
In a release, the resort says it’s still snowing, making conditions perfect to keep all 36 runs open to the public.
The local terrain park is once again open as a result of the weather, however the tube park for snowboarders is closed.
The ‘Trail to Town’ is open, but to limited conditions.
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× Owner of Acapulco Joe’s improving after attack by customer
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The owner of a downtown Indianapolis restaurant who was critically injured in a violent attack by a customer last week is slowly improving.
The attack happened last Tuesday at Acapulco Joe’s. Police say Maurice Dunlap was on a blind date, and he tried to leave without paying after his card was declined. The credit card turned out to be stolen, according to police.
Owner Grant Redmond tried to stop Dunlap from “dining and dashing,” and that’s when he was attacked. Employees say Dunlap hit Redmond so hard he knocked him unconscious.
Redmond underwent emergency brain surgery and spent several days in critical condition in the ICU.
According to Redmond’s family, he was just moved out of the ICU into a regular hospital room, and he is slowly improving every day.
Dunlap made his first appearance in court last Friday. He is charged with two counts of aggravated battery – theft and attempted fraud.
NEW YORK (AP) — Claire’s, the mall chain that has pierced the ears of millions of teens, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
The company said Monday that its stores will remain open as it restructures its debt.
It’s just the latest retailer to seek bankruptcy protection, close stores or go out of business entirely. Toys R Us announced last week that it would close or sell all its stores after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last year.
Claire’s said Monday it is “confident” it will emerge from bankruptcy protection in September, having reduced its debt by nearly $2 billion. It said it can compete with the shift to online shopping, arguing that its “iconic ear piercing services are unmatched and cannot be replicated online.”
Claire’s, based in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, said it has pierced more than 100 million ears since it began offering the service 40 years ago. The company was founded in the 1960s.
Fells brought in one pass for 23 yards during Sunday's 24-21 victory over the Buccaneers.
Fells saw less playing time than Eric Ebron for the first time in a while Sunday, which is strange since the Lions were playing without right tackle Ricky Wagner (ankle, back) and figured to use their veteran blocking specialist to help out on the edge. Regardless, Fells remains far off the fantasy radar.
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Battery life SIG Kilo2000 How long are your batteries lasting in your SIG range finder? Mine seems to be short. I received the rangefinder as a gift for Christmas. Using it during the winter the battery dropped from full to 3/4. I guessed this was due to the cold. Last week I decided to replace the battery before bear season started. After about 5-6 range readings it worked great. Then I tried getting readings on my steel target at 1100 yards and the battery dropped to 3/4. It seems fast to me but I am curious as to how long your batteries are lasting? Thanks
The new 500 baht (R207) and 1000 baht notes will be in circulation from the king’s birthday on July 28, Bank of Thailand governor Veerathai Santiprabhob said in a statement.
The first batch of the new notes has been in circulation since April 6. The banknotes mark another step in the transition of King Maha Vajiralongkorn, 65, who took the throne in December 2016 and has increasingly asserted his power.
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JOHANNESBURG - Thailand's central bank will this month issue a second batch of new banknotes with a picture of King Maha Vajiralongkorn.
PORTLAND, Ore. — Holland Woods scored a career-high 29 points on a school record 10-for-10 shooting and Portland State lead from wire-to-wire for a 94-81 win over Eastern Washington on Saturday.
Traylin Farris and Deante Strickland each added 13 points for the Vikings (14-9, 4-6 Big Sky Conference), who ended a three-game losing skid and stopped the Eagles' three-game winning streak. Brandon Hollins and Michael Mayhew scored 12 apiece.
Portland State shot 53 per cent in the first half to take a 39-32 lead and then made 6 of 12 3-pointers, 20 of 32 shots overall (62.5 per cent) in the second half to avenge an 81-74 loss in the first meeting.
Cody Benzel hit seven 3-pointers and scored 21 points for Eastern Washington (12-12, 7-4). Bogdan Bliznyuk, coming off a 40-point game, had 13 points, nine rebounds and six assists.
April 20 PPG Industries Inc
* PPG reports first quarter 2017 financial results
* Q1 earnings per share $1.29 from continuing operations
* Q1 earnings per share view $1.32 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Q1 earnings per share $1.29
* Reiterated commitment to deploy at least $2.5 billion-$3.5 billion cash on acquisitions and share repurchases in years 2017 and 2018 combined
* Q1 2017 net sales of about $3.6 billion, up 1 percent versus prior year
* Remain willing to engage with Akzonobel, continue to believe a combination of 2 cos is in best interest of both companies' stakeholders
* Unfavorable foreign currency translation impacted net sales by nearly 2 percent, or about $65 million in quarter
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Watch: Police update manhunt for suspect in Facebook killing The USA TODAY NETWORK will have live coverage of this event. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2ptqAmZ Police in Cleveland were searching for Steve Stephens, a homicide suspect who they said broadcast a killing on Facebook Live and claimed to have committed "multiple other homicides" that authorities had yet to verify.
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This, after the Supreme Court overruled the state law forbidding businesses to operate more than three liquor stores. A proviso in the Senate-approved budget would add a hefty charge onto a company's liquor license fee on the fourth and subsequent stores.
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PARIS (AP) — French officials say the driver who steered into patrons of a pizza restaurant east of Paris clearly acted intentionally, but they have no reason so far to suspect a terrorist motive.
A judicial official said Monday night that the Paris prosecutor’s office, which oversees French terrorism investigations, was not involved in the case because there was no proof of terrorism at this stage.
A security official said there is no evidence of a political or Islamic extremist motive.
But both officials say authorities view the driver’s actions as intentional. They were not authorized to be publicly named.
An 8-year-old girl and at least five others were injured in the attack in Sept-Sorts, a town about 65 kilometers (40 miles) east of Paris.
Airport kicker and Tennessee commit Paxton Brooks gets his jersey to play in the Under Armour All-American game.
Dr. Godwin Ikechukwu Chike Nwokedi, who died on February 3, will be interred on Friday, April 6, 2018.
Born on August 18, 1938, in Onitsha, Anambra State, Nwokedi was a former senior lecturer and head of department of chemistry at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. He was an alumnus of Dennis Memorial Grammar School, Onitsha; University of Ibadan; and Loughborough University in Leicester, England.
Nwokedi’s remains will be interred at his residence at Amaeze Village, Oraukwu, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State. There will be a Christian wake at his residence on Thursday, April 5 and a service of songs on Tuesday, April 3, at St. Andrews Church, Trans-Ekulu, Enugu.
The late Nwokedi was married to Mrs. Ngozi Patricia Nwokedi (nee Ikegwuonu) and blessed with five children-Obinna, Chineze, Uchenna, Ikechukwu and Ugochukwu. Nwokedi and Mrs. Nwokedi celebrated 50 amazing years of marriage in 2017.
Keith Urban on Saturday night paid respect to many of the great musicians who passed away in 2016 during his Music City Midnight New Year's Eve performance in Nashville. His eight-minute set, leading up to midnight and airing on CNN, included a medley of Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah," Glenn Frey's "Take It Easy," David Bowie's "Heroes," Merle Haggard's "Mama Tried" and Prince's "Purple Rain."
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Firefighters are investigating an incident inside St. Vincent's Medial Center in Riverside that prompted dozens firefighters to race to the hospital Monday afternoon.
According to JFRD's Twitter account, units at the scene report it was confined to the interior, but a hazardous materials team was needed. A source said whatever happened was contained by a waterless suppression system.
News4Jax is working to confirm details.
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Stage one: 17th
Stage two: 13th
Finish: 11th
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“I was struggling with a tight-handing condition center and late exit of the corners for the first part of the day. Chad (Norris, crew chief) did a great job calling the shots on the pit box to get the handling close to where I needed it to be. The west coast swing was pretty good to us with a top-10 at Las Vegas and top-15’s at both Phoenix and Fontana. I can’t thank my GMS Racing crew enough for the hard work they have put in these past three weeks. I know they are ready for some time off and so am I.”
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NEW YORK (AP) — A former portfolio manager at a financial firm has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for inflating the value of a hedge fund by tens of millions of dollars to dupe investors. Manhattan federal Judge Jed Rakoff (RAY'-kahf) sentenced Stefan Lumiere (LOO'-meer) on Wednesday. He also fined him $1 million. Lumiere was ...
× Trial against Oklahoma couple accused of killing their nephew continues as defense takes the stand
ADA, Okla. – The trial against a couple accused of killing their nephew continues as the defense took the stand on Friday.
Rex and Rebecca Clark are charged with the murder of their nephew, Colton Clark, who went missing back in 2006.
The case was reopened in 2015 and the couple maintains that they’re innocent.
Precious testimony from Colton’s brother detailed gruesome accounts of abuse just before the boy went missing.
Court is currently in recess.
Jose Mourinho is keen on making Real Madrid defender Pepe a Manchester United in the summer, according to reports from The Sun.
The 33-year-old has fallen out of favour under Zinedine Zidane, having made just eight La Liga appearances this season, and is reportedly seen as the perfect addition for United by his countryman.
Pepe led Portugal to the Euro 2016 trophy in the summer and also won the Champions League with Real, though Raphael Varane and Sergio Ramos are the preferred pairing in the Los Blancos defence.
There is said to be interest in Pepe from China, though Mourinho reportedly hopes his personal relationship with the player will secure a transfer at the end of the season.
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Burger's family announced her death on Burger's Instagram account and added a photo showing a dismantled example of the type of whipped cream canister that "struck the thorax."
EXCLUSIVE: The Originals actor Danielle Campbell and Nathan Kress, who starred on all six season of Nickelodeon’s iCarly, topline the digital scripted show Alive In Denver, for Fullscreen. Described as a post non-apocalyptic comedy, the series was created and written by Michael Levin (The Grinder, Trial & Error).
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It centers around a group of friends who get together the night before the apocalypse and reveal their deepest secrets to each other…only the the world doesn’t end.
Lifeboat Production produced the eight episodes, which Matthew Kazman directed.
Campbell, who was most recently cast in the comedy film You Can Choose Your Family from director Miranda Bailey, is repped by Cunningham Escott Slevin & Doherty and Primary Wave Entertainment.
Kress, repped by APA and Semler Entertainment, currently voices characters on Disney XD animated series, Star Wars Rebels and the upcoming Nickelodeon series, Pinky Malinky.
MELBOURNE, Australia — Australia cricket captain Steve Smith will return home from the team's tour of India with a right shoulder injury, Cricket Australia said Saturday.
The Australians lost their five-match one-day series against India 4-1 and begin a three-match Twenty20 series later Saturday.
Marcus Stoinis will replace Smith in the squad and vice-captain David Warner will stand in as captain in Smith's absence.
Australian team doctor Richard Saw said: "Smith landed awkwardly on his right shoulder while diving in the field during the fifth ODI against India last Sunday. Following the match he complained of shoulder soreness.
A boat explosion on Canyon Lake left two people injured, including a baby.
The explosion is said to be accidental, according to MCSO.
MCSO says it appears the fire originated in the boat's engine.
One patient, a 7-month-old child, was flown to the Maricopa County burn unit with arm injuries.
Another patient, a 40-year-old woman, was taken to the hospital by ambulance with burns on her hands and legs.
The fire was contained to one boat.
MCSO is investigating.
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Morocco is a country unlike any other, as cliche as that sounds. Within the Northern African location, the popular tourist destination of Marrakech lies. This vibrant and colorful city is a mixture of ancient and new. In the old town, which is likely where you'd start your journey, you can find palaces and souvenir bazaars where you'll feel as if you stepped back into another time. It's the perfect city to start your trip to Morocco in. With inexpensive flights from most of Europe it's incredibly easy to head over for a long weekend away or even as an addition to a Euro trip. Here are 11 things to do in Marrakech, Morocco.
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According to Cherokee County Jail officials, visitation is temporarily suspended.
According to a post on social media by the jail, the suspension of visitation is effective now. There will be no more visitation until Saturday, February 10. The post said "we apologize for the inconvenience but this is due to influenza that has affected our facility. This is under doctor's order and under the instruction of Texas Jail Standards."
They said that the doctor will re-evaluate the condition at the jail on February 8 and will either maintain or release the facility depending upon the health of the inmates at that time.
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March 19 (Reuters) - Harwood Wealth Management Group Plc :
* ‍ACQUISITION OF AE FINANCIAL SERVICES LTD​
* ‍PURCHASE PRICE FOR ACQUISITION IS £4.6 MILLION PLUS £1.54M IN RESPECT OF NET CASH BALANCES​
* ‍INITIAL CONSIDERATION OF £2.4 MILLION PLUS CASH BALANCES PAID, SATISFIED THROUGH COMPANY’S EXISTING CASH RESOURCES​
* ‍FURTHER DEFERRED CONSIDERATION OF UP TO £2.2 MILLION WILL BE PAYABLE IN TWO TRANCHES OVER NEXT 24 MONTHS​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reuters.Briefs@thomsonreuters.com)
Igbos and supporters of the defunct Biafra on Wednesday marked the 30th remembrance of the rested country.
In South eastern part of the country, commercial activities were paralysed due to the sit-at-home order earlier given by the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB.
Shops and markers in Enugu, Anambra, Imo, Abia and Ebonyi States were shut in respect of the exercise.
Similarly, Igbos and supporters of the splinter group outside the country observed the day.
Here are pictures from the outing.
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Première Vision Paris gets smart
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PARIS - The next edition of global upstream fashion trade show Première Vision Paris (PVP) will be enhanced by the inclusion of a series of new initiatives which reflect the changes currently taking place across the industry. Elements such as digitisation, eco-responsibility, creative innovations, and novel inspirations, feature in the heightened schedule for the three-day event, which is set to take place, 19-21 September.
The upcoming edition of the biannual show will also feature the new ‘Smart Square’ zone - a dedicated area where visitors can meet ambassadors of sustainable and responsible fashion initiatives.
Pictured is Master Charles Kight chief instructor of the school, Nick and Grand Master BK Park co-founder of Unified Tae Kwon Do School.
On January 2nd 2012 Nick and his parents visited the Hillsboro Unified Tae Kwon Do School located at 125 W Elm-Hillsboro Texas. After a few classes Nick decided he loved Tae Kwon Do. Nick worked extremely hard and after many grading and tournaments he tested for First Degree Black Belt in 2014 and then tested for 2nd Degree Belt in 2017.
After Nick earned his First Degree Black Belt his dad Roger decided he would also join in on the fun and join the Hillsboro TKD School. Roger is scheduled to test for Black Belt in September of this year 2017.
If you would like information about Hillsboro Unified Tae Kwon Do School you can call 254-582-5111, email kkight@hillsboro.net or check out our web-site www.hillsborotkd.com.
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Veronica Taylor voiced Ash Ketchum for eight years in the English version of Pokémon and then Sarah Natochenny took over for the remainder of the anime series. Right before Sarah was brought on to do her thing, voice actress Kayzie Rogers played Ash for a 10th anniversary special Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon. Who would’ve guessed three women were behind the famed voice of the male protagonist?
The same can be said of the Japanese version—in Japan, Ash’s character is voiced by actress/singer Rica Matsumoto. Hit the flip to compare all four versions of Ash Ketchum.
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Kaminsky posted 16 points (4-8 FT, 2-5 3Pt, 5-7 FT) to go along with six rebounds and five assists across 30 minutes during Friday's 133-126 win over the Pacers.
Receiving another start in place of Marvin Williams (ankle) Kaminsky set a new season high in assists while finishing third on the team in scoring and rebounding. He didn't attempt many shots, but he was efficient with the looks he did get and served as an effective floor spacer in the frontcourt. Given Williams' ineffectiveness this season perhaps Kaminsky's performances of late will earn him more opportunities even when his teammate does return to the fold.
Two Guyana Defence Force (GDF) ranks were yesterday arrested with several bags containing a quantity of milk and butter, believed to be stolen items.
Stabroek News was reliably informed that the duo, who are known to the police, was arrested in Georgetown while they were in a vehicle.
Sources revealed that the police acting on information received, arrested the duo, who had in their possession several bags containing the items. While it is unclear, where they got the items from, it is suspected that they were stolen.
The two ranks, one of whom was dressed in his uniform at the time of his arrest, were questioned by police who said that they have provided conflicting statements.
Parliament is in the process of amending Article 102 (b) of the Constitution which bars any person aged below 35 or above 75 from standing for President. The Constitution Amendment Bill 2017 presented to Parliament by Igara West MP Raphael Magyezi has now been adopted by the Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Committee which is expected to present its report later in the day.
According to the order paper released by the office of the clerk to Parliament at about 11am, the Bill is not among the items to be debated. However, the order paper can be amended to include the item.
As part of the preparations for the presentation, the sergeant-at-arms was also seen disconnecting all microphones in the House chambers ahead of the two o'clock plenary session. These were part of the 'weapons' used by some MPs during the September 26, 2017 scuffle in which several MPs, especially from the Opposition, were number left injured.
Scores of MPs have started arriving for the Tuesday afternoon house proceedings.
Watch: Throwback Thursday – Lancaster Park
With the deconstruction of Lancaster Park about to start, we thought it was timely to throwback to the city council's announcement in 2011 about the state of earthquake damage to the stadium.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Contracts to buy previously owned homes in the United States rose for the third straight month in December, bolstered by a robust job market.
The National Association of Realtors said on Wednesday its pending home sales index increased to a reading of 110.1 last month, up 0.5 percent from November.
Economists polled by Reuters had forecast pending home sales rising 0.4 percent last month.
Pending home contracts are seen as a forward-looking indicator of the health of the housing market because they become sales one to two months later.
Pending sales rose 0.5 percent in December from the same month in 2016. Pending home sales rose 4.0 percent in the South from a year earlier, while they were up 0.3 percent in the Midwest. Pending home sales fell 2.7 percent in the Northeast and 3.1 percent in the West on a year-on-year basis.
HUGOTON, Kan. — A recently dug up underground tunnel in southwest Kansas was likely used by 20th century outlaws Bonnie and Clyde, according to town leaders.
Hugoton officials last month discovered a partially collapsed tunnel under a building the couple frequented. The tunnel didn’t contain any direct artifacts from the criminal pair, but town leaders plan to continue digging, the Wichita Eagle reported.
“I always wondered why nobody pushed this,” said Jan Leonard, executive director of Stevens County Economic Development. “I’ve been wanting to bring this out for 20 years, but it never has happened. We opened up the tunnel and it has helped.”
Paea (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Packers, Michael Cohen of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Paea did not practice for the second consecutive week, although he did still play 29 of 69 defensive snaps against the Rams last Sunday. Things reportedly aren't as optimistic for the veteran defensive tackle this week, but he is still likely to be a game-day decision.
BETHEL PARK: Vice President Mike Pence is stumping for a Republican congressional candidate in Pennsylvania, slamming his Democratic opponent and trying to help the GOP keep the seat in its House majority.
It's the first congressional race of the year.
Pence addressed 150 supporters Friday in Bethel Park. He says state legislator Rick Saccone supports President Donald Trump's agenda, including the recently passed tax bill. He says ex-federal prosecutor Conor Lamb doesn't stand with Trump and that's all voters need to know.
Lamb says he wants a tax cut benefiting hardworking families, not rich people.
Saccone and Lamb are running for the seat vacated by Republican Rep. Tim Murphy, who resigned in an abortion scandal.
The special election is March 13.
Pence also spoke in Pittsburgh to a nonprofit group formed by his and Trump's advisers.
Jamesha Brooks is one of two 25-year-old Kansas woman were killed in Oklahoma while heading to a family reunion in Dallas. Screen capture Quentin Brooks, Facebook
Guess Who This Puppy Lovin' Princess Turned Into!
Before this blue-eyed baby was making millions as a model, she was just another cutie with a canine posin' for candids in Los Angeles, California. Can you guess who she is?
The Caucasus Mountains that run between the Black and Caspian Seas could soon turn into a nuclear flash point because of dangerous saber-rattling by Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan. Armenia has illegally claimed territory in western Azerbaijan, an assertion backed by military offensives against Azerbaijan, including a massacre of 600 citizens in 1992.
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JOHANNESBURG, March 30 South Africa's main opposition leader said on Thursday he plans to bring a motion of no confidence against President Jacob Zuma in parliament after an ally of the ruling ANC confirmed Zuma's intention to fire Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan.
"At a time when 9 million South Africans are without work and our fragile economy requires leadership and clear policy direction, President Zuma continues to play "Russian Roulette" with our economy and the future of our country," Mmusi Maimane, leader of the Democratic Alliance said in a statement. (Reporting by James Macharia; editing by John Stonestreet)
Driving can already be stressful enough, and it's not helped by the plethora of aggressive-sounding horns standard in most cars.
Fortunately, YouTuber Mark Rober has come up with the "nicest car horn ever," a higher-pitched honk that toots twice quickly.
It's for situations where you want to show courtesy, like if a driver forgets something on their roof, or you want a car to move forward in the drive-thru.
But for more pressing situations, there's a horn that bellows like an ocean liner — perfect when you want to warn some pesky kids off the road. Car makers, it's not a bad idea.
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A Waterloo man has been arrested in connection with a serious collision on Highway 407 in Brampton.
According to police, an OPP cruiser was hit by another vehicle Monday afternoon while on the highway near Mavis Road.
Police said that the cruiser had been parked on the highway for a separate investigation. The crash left its driver trapped, and paramedics had to remove the top of the vehicle to free him.
The officer was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
Police said Tuesday that a 26-year-old Waterloo man had been charged with dangerous driving.
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SARASOTA, Florida - Noah Crowley’s prom posal is going viral for all the wrong reasons.
Crowley, 18, is a student at Riverview High School who held up a sign asking a date to prom that reads: “If I was black, I’d be picking cotton, but I’m white, so I’m picking you 4 prom.”
South Texas teen takes mom to prom, becomes internet sensation
A spokeswoman with the Sarasota school district said administrators have spoken to the student and his parents, according to KSAT sister station Click Orlando.
Dwayne Johnson Sweetly Responds to Fan's Promposal -- Watch!
Riverview High School Principal Kathy Wilks said the school doesn’t “condone or support” the racist message, Click Orlando reported.
The school has not yet determined whether the student will still be allowed to go to prom.
Read more on this story from Click Orlando here.
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RESIDENTS will have the chance to meet their local police team at a meeting.
Officers from the Eastney and Milton Police team will have the chance to update locals on their beat priorities next Thursday.
The community engagement meeting is also an opportunity for residents living in the area to voice any concerns they have regarding their neighbourhood.
Locals can meet the officers and also hear crime prevention advice, and learn information about Hampshire Alerts, Immobilise and Neighbourhood Watch.
Thomas Pickup (police, PCSO, Portsmouth district) said he hopes residents can attend.
The community engagement meeting will be held at Eastney Community Centre, Bransbury Road, from 7pm-8pm on Thursday, June 7.
Wizkid – Ghetto Youth (Freestyle) + Opoju Ft. DJ Spinall
Based on logistics! Wizkid a.k.a Daddy Yo churns out two hot tunes for his fans as gift for Easter. Apparently this songs are old records that we did not get to vibe to. Ghetto Youth (Freestyle) was produced by Sarz while Opoju was produced by Killertunes. Enjoy!
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‘French football needs Neymar’
LONDON: French football “needs” Neymar, according to the country’s federation president Noel Le Graet, who said the Brazilian star “must stay” at Paris Saint-Germain.
“We need this image, he’s a fantastic footballer,” Le Graet told AFP Wednesday.“He’s on a five-year contract. He must stay. PSG shows that it can attract the big stars.”Neymar became the world’s most expensive footballer after his transfer to PSG last August from Barcelona for a whopping fee of 222 million euros ($264 million).
He won the French player of the year prize this season despite a foot injury meaning he has not featured for the Parisian club since the end of February.There has been constant speculation that the 26-year-old’s stay in the French capital could be a short one, with Real Madrid linked to a move for the Brazilian.
PSG president Nasser al-Khelaifi has insisted, however, that he was “2,000 percent” sure Neymar would play at PSG next season, something the player himself has yet to confirm.
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That's it, its all over for the day here. SL 19/1 after being forced to follow-on here. A rather poor day for the hosts again, SL lose seven wickets for 93 runs in the final session here. India need just 9 more wickets for a victory here. This match might well be over within three days.! Do join us for all the live action tomorrow!
Belfast Giants coach Adam Keefe is unhappy about his team having a goal disallowed in the Elite League game against leaders Cardiff Devils.
With just 1.6 seconds left in overtime a shot by Spiro Goulakos's shot went in off the crossbar - only to be ruled out.
The Giants won the penalty shootout 4-3.
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LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Cameroon striker Vincent Aboubakar scored a hat trick in FC Porto’s 5-0 victory at Setubal on Sunday, restoring its lead of the Portuguese league.
Aboubakar opened the scoring around the half-hour mark before Moussa Marega got his first of two goals for Porto.
Aboubakar then struck twice for his hat trick, which included a penalty kick that he earned when fouled by Vasco Fernandes.
Porto remained undefeated through 14 rounds and ahead of Sporting Lisbon on goal difference at the top of the standings. Benfica is three points behind in third place.
The lopsided victory comes after Porto midweek became the only Portuguese side to reach the last 16 of the Champions League.
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Victoria Beckham just received one very special message for her daughter Harper in honor of her special day.
The youngster filmed a video message singing to her famous mum on her 43rd birthday and it's positively too cute for words.
The former Spice Girls singer turned fashion mogul posted the clip on Instagram and wrote, "I love u" before tagging her three sons Cruz, Romeo and Brooklyn, and her hubby David Beckham.
Cruz posted his own message to his mother along with a throwback selfie that read, "Dear mum happy birthday you are the best mum ever."
VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier John Horgan will be giving his government's decision on the future of the controversial Site C hydroelectric dam this morning.
The New Democrat government has been debating whether to continue the construction of the $8.3-billion dam or cancel the work midway through the job.
The B.C. Utilities Commission, an independent energy regulator, concluded in its assessment that the dam is over budget and behind schedule.
The dam has been marked by deeply divisive approaches to environmental, economic, technological and Indigenous concerns that have become the front lines of political battles in B.C.
An estimated $4 billion has been spent so far on the dam that has been under construction for more than two years.
Sandra Umutoni was counting days to giving birth to her first born baby. Her documented due date was days away, but on New Year's Day, she went …
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Baku. 31 October. REPORT.AZ/ "Cooperation with Bahraini companies is of great importance for “Food Products Procurement and Supply” OJSC.
Report informs, Abulfat Gojayev, Chairman of the Management Board said.
"Within the visit to this country on June 6-8, 2017, meetings were held with a number of private companies and investment funds, supported by the Kingdom, including “Mumtalakat” Holding, "Arcapita" Investment Fund, "Riyada" Group of Companies, BCGCM and Bahrain Economic Development Board and relevant issues (export of agricultural products, investment attraction, joint projects and etc.) were discussed. As a result of the meetings it became clear that Arab countries have considerable opportunities in terms of export of Azerbaijani products and investment in the country's economy. Many funds are interested to take active part in effective projects covering the chain of production of agricultural products in Azerbaijan to the sale and to invest $ 100-500 mln in our country", he said.
The share prices of iron ore miner stocks are pricing in much higher iron ore prices that the market is delivering, suggesting the sector could see significant downside ahead. Axiom analyst Gordon Johnson recently derived implied iron ore prices using the current share prices of five of the world's largest iron ore producers and now believes expectations are so high that there is a major opportunity for short sellers in the space.
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MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – A stretch of highway in the north metro is closed after a driver struck a pedestrian Monday night.
According to the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office, the crash occurred just after 8 p.m. at Highway 65 and 81st Avenue Northeast.
Highway 65 southbound was closed Monday night as the crash was being investigated.
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A Massachusetts museum dedicated to Dr. Seuss says it will replace a mural featuring a Chinese character from one of his books after three authors said they would boycott an event due to the "jarring racial stereotype."
The mural features illustrations from the author's first children's book, "And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street."
The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss, located in the author's hometown of Springfield, said Thursday that the mural would be replaced by images from later books.
Three children's authors declined an invitation to the museum's inaugural Children's Literature Festival, which was set for Oct. 14 before being canceled. After the museum offered to take down the mural, the authors said they would attend, but the museum has not said if the festival is back on.
A yellow warning of snow and ice has been issued for the North West of England for Monday evening and Tuesday afternoon, with Blackpool, the Fylde coast and the Preston area likely to be affected.
The Met Office includes those areas likely to experience the severe, wintery weather as Blackburn with Darwen, Blackpool, Cheshire East, Cheshire West and Chester, Cumbria, Greater Manchester, Halton, Lancashire, Merseyside and Warrington valid from 9pm on Monday through to 3pm on Tuesday.
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With the exception of an emphatic and impressive dunk from Russell Westbrook that placed Michael Kidd-Gilchrist on a virtual poster, very little went right for the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday evening. The team allowed 40 points to the Charlotte Hornets in the third quarter, an outburst that placed the home team in a hole that it simply could emerge from on the way to a disappointing 116-103 loss.
Then, after the game concluded, veteran forward Carmelo Anthony was likely frustrated and decided to skip his media obligations while leaving the locker room early.
BAGHDAD: A suicide car bomb blew up on Wednesday in Sadr City, a heavily populated poor Shi'ite suburb of Baghdad, killing at least 15 and wounding 50, security sources said.
(Reporting by Maher Chmaytelli; editing by John Stonestreet)
Sterling K. Brown, Brian Tyree Henry and Keegan-Michael Key shared their thoughts on Roseanne Barr’s racist tweets and the canceling of her show by ABC during a red carpet for Hotel Artemis this week.
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AMMAN (Reuters) - A jihadist group linked to the former branch of al Qaeda in Syria claimed responsibility for shooting down a Russian SU-25 warplane with a shoulder launched anti-aircraft missile.
The group Tahrir al-Sham released a statement on social media quoting a commander in charge of its air defenses as saying one of its fighters had hit the jet during an air raid over the city of Saraqeb in the northwestern province of Idlib. Tahrir al-Sham includes the group formerly known as the Nusra Front, which served as al Qaeda’s Syrian branch.
Police in south suburban Alsip are said a 77-year-old woman died after being attacked by her dog Monday.Police said officers responded to a call around 3:30 p.m. for a person being attacked by a dog in the back yard of a home in the 11600-block of South Komensky Avenue.When they arrived, police said the dog was aggressive towards them and had to be put down.Police tried to render aid to the victim, but she was pronounced dead at the scene.Police said the victim was a 77-year-old woman who lived at the home where the attack occurred, and that the dog was a 6-year-old pit bull that was a pet at the residence.There were no prior complaints about the dog or any prior contact by police because of the dog, according to the Alsip police department.The victim has not been publicly identified.
Join the Tes team as we discuss the week’s biggest talking points in the world of education.
We talk about how figures obtained by Tes show that none of the schools branded "coasting" by the government have been turned into an academy as a result, and we discuss how more than a quarter of schools "ordered" to become academies are yet to convert.
We also talk about one teacher's harrowing story about working in a school in special measures. And we discuss this week's Tory conference and what is likely to be on the forthcoming political agenda.
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Walk for Alzheimer's will be held in Sudbury, Espanola and North Bay on June 11.
Participants can start fundraising now by registering online at www.walkforalzheimers.ca, or pick up a pledge form at a local society.
The Walk for Alzheimer's is the Society's biggest fundraiser for Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. All money raised stay in the community.
Last year, walkers raised $4.7 million across Canada. This year, the goal is $5 million.
NICOSIA (AP) — A United Nations envoy says progress has been made on a compromise formula regarding how security will be enforced after ethnically divided Cyprus is reunified.
But Espen Barth Eide told the AP there’s still “a long way to go” on a structure meeting the security concerns of rival Greek and Turkish Cypriots, as well as the east Mediterranean island’s “guarantors” — Greece, Turkey and Britain.
Eide said after talks with Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades Feb. 15 that the U.N. is assisting in “structuring” the deal.
The complex issue of security has long stumped peace talks. Breakaway Turkish Cypriots insist on keeping Turkish troops and granting Turkey intervention rights in a reunified Cyprus, something which Greek Cypriots reject.
Cyprus was split in 1974 when Turkey invaded after a coup aimed at union with Greece.
Thompson provided 20 points (8-12 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 0-1 FT), six rebounds and three assists in 35 minutes during Friday's 119-104 win over the Kings.
Thompson has another good outing on Friday after being one of the only bright spots for the Warriors in an embarrassing loss to the Jazz earlier in the week. Thompson had a slightly below-average January, as he averaged 19.3 points, four rebounds and 2.5 assists in 13 games, which all fall short of his season averages. Thompson remains a premier target at shooting guard despite his propensity for erratic production from time to time.
After winning the SIAC Tournament, Claflin now sets their sights on winning the NCAA Division II Tournament.
MONTREAL (Reuters) - Airbus Chief Executive Tom Enders said on Wednesday he is worried an escalation in a U.S. trade dispute with other countries could trigger retaliation that could impact air traffic.
FILE PHOTO: Airbus Chief Executive Tom Enders arrives to attend Airbus annual press conference on the 2017 financial results in Blagnac near Toulouse, France, February 15, 2018. REUTERS/Regis Duvignau
“Of course we’re worried if this escalates,” Enders told reporters following a visit with employees at a Bombardier (BBDb.TO) plane factory near Montreal. “If there are retaliatory measures ... this could impact air traffic. We very much hope this is not going to be the case.”
Airbus has taken a majority stake in Bombardier’s CSeries jetliner program after completing a tie-up with the Canadian train-and-plane-maker on July 1.
April 17--A bus route to Calhoun Community College's main campus and other experimental routes could be added to the North Central Alabama Regional Council of Governments Regional Transit Agency service. Transit Agency Director Robby Cantrell said he wants to create efficiencies and improve the service as part of a five-year plan for the agency, which serves Morgan and Lawrence counties.
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LOUISVILLE, KY.—Another man accused of assaulting protesters at a Donald Trump campaign rally in Louisville last year has countersued the president, saying he was following Trump’s urging to remove them.
Matthew Heimbach is being sued over his alleged actions at the March 1, 2016, rally. In a counter claim filed Monday in federal court, Heimbach says he was relying “on Trump’s authority to order disruptive persons removed,” according to WDRB-TV in Louisville.
In his court filing, Heimbach said he “relied on Trump’s authority to have disruptive persons removed and that Trump was legally within his rights to have other attendees assist in defending their constitutional rights against ‘protesters.’”
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Another defendant at the rally, Alvin Bamberger, filed a counter claim on Friday, saying that he acted on Trump’s “urging and inspiration.”
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A power cut is affecting hundreds of homes in Scunthorpe this evening.
Electricity provider Northern Powergrid say 290 homes in the Ashby area are currently without power.
Teams are working to restore power as quickly as possible, which is affecting properties around the Lincoln Gardens area.
Northern Powergrid say the power cut has been caused by an unexpected problem with the cables or equipment in the area.
The power cut was reported at 3.29pm today and engineers are hoping to restore power by 5.45pm.
A resident contacted the Telegraph to say the Cherry Grove area of Ashby is without power.
A message on Northern Powergrid's website says: "The power cut affecting your property has been caused by an unexpected problem with the cables or equipment that serve your area."
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - A judge has ordered a 66-year-old man to trial in connection with the shooting death of 23-year-old Cuban immigrant in Oklahoma City 35 years ago.
Raul Sierra is charged with first-degree murder in the death of Wilfredo Roberto Matos Osorio. Osorio's body was found next to a Pottawatomie County bridge on Nov. 28, 1982.
The state Medical Examiner's Office says Osorio died from a shotgun wound to the head. The Oklahoma State Bureau of investigation says he was shot in Oklahoma City and his body dumped in Pottawatomie County.
Special Judge Mark McCormick ordered Sierra to trial on Friday following a preliminary hearing.
Sierra allegedly was involved with bringing cocaine and marijuana to Oklahoma City from Miami through drug runners, including Osorio. Sierra was arrested last year in New Orleans.
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On Sunday night, a grieving brother's custom Nike Kobe A.D.'s spoke a thousand words.
Isaiah Thomas managed to find his way onto the basketball court just one day after his sister, the 22-year-old Chyna Thomas, was killed in a car crash in Washington State early Saturday morning.
In spite of the tragic news, the 28-year-old point guard made the decision to play for the Boston Celtics in Game One of their playoff series against the Chicago Bulls last night. He was observed tearing up during a moment of silence before the game.
On his bright green Nikes with sparkling gold swooshes, Thomas had written "I love you Chyna" with the date of her death, 4/15/17.
However, heartache didn't seem to affect Thomas's game. The Bulls pulled out a 106-102 win, but Thomas scored 33 points in almost as many minutes.
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FILE - In this Friday June 22, 2018 file photo provided by the Bardstown, Ky., Fire Department, debris is piled in a heap after a section of a bourbon storage warehouse at the Barton 1792 Distillery collapsed, in Bardstown, Ky. Nelson County Emergency Management spokesman Milt Spalding says the remainder of the massive structure collapsed Wednesday, July 4, 2018. He says no injuries were reported in either collapse. Bardstown Fire Department via AP, File Chief Billy Mattingly
UPDATE 2-U.S. regulators still reviewing Fiat Chrysler diesel vehicle fix -lawyer
WASHINGTON, June 14 A U.S. Justice Department lawyer said at a court hearing on Wednesday it could take "weeks or months" before regulators decide whether to approve a software fix for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV diesel vehicles.
BOSTON, April 10 Hedge fund Jana Partners has lined up a handful of people including former Gap Inc Chief Executive Glenn Murphy to serve as possible directors at organic grocery chain Whole Foods Market, a person familiar with the matter said on Monday.
Murphy bought $44 million worth of Whole Foods stock, according to a regulatory filing made by Jana Partners. Additionally Tad Dickson, a former CEO of Harris Teeter Supermarkets, and Meredith Adler, a former Barclays analyst, have committed to serve on Jana's slate. Diane Dietz, former chief marketing officer at Safeway, and food writer Mark Bitman are working with the hedge fund. (Reporting by Svea Herbst-Bayliss; Editing by Meredith Mazzilli)
Aug 15(Reuters) - Nanfang Black Sesame Group CO Ltd
* Says it expands share issue size to raise up to 200 million yuan via share private placement, instead of 175 million yuan that announced on May 8
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The relationship-building effort with Donald Trump began within hours of his stunning election win. After the shocks in Wisconsin, Michigan, and Pennsylvania, came a smaller surprise in a phone chat.
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DAVIE, FLA. (WSVN) - An adult has gone missing in Davie, and detectives believe foul play is involved.
According to police, 38-year-old Valentino Malloggi was last seen on Sunday, near 2705 Burris Road in Davie. Officials added that Malloggi told his family that he was going to do a job for the tow truck company where he is employed.
Detectives said Malloggi’s tow truck was located at 3501 Burris Road and noted it was left running. Malloggi’s personal items were reportedly removed, however a GPS tracker on the vehicle did not indicate that the tow truck drove anywhere other than the location where it was found.
A BOLO alert has been issued.
If you have any information on this missing person, call Broward County Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS.
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Anthony Banda is one of six Civil Sporting Club players to leave the club after the civil servants opted to inject new blood but he has said his contract is still running.
Other players Dan Msimuko, Thiago Botha, Alick Jana will also leave the Civil Sporting.
Those chopped also include Calvin Malikebu and Mapopa Kaunda.
"The six players will leave us and we are holding trials for so many players to find their replacement," said Civil general secretary Ronald Chiwaula.
He said the club wants players that are "more competitive".
Chiwaula said the club believes that the trials will produce good players to strengthen their squad.
London: Britain’s Cooperative Bank, rescued from the brink of collapse by a group of hedge funds in 2013, has put itself up for sale as it seeks to build up its capital to meet regulatory requirements.
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MEXICO CITY Mexican breadmaker Grupo Bimbo (BIMBOA.MX) plans to grow in China in the short term with acquisitions, while also expanding in the rest of Asia and entering Middle Eastern markets, the company's food business chief said on Wednesday.
Bimbo, which entered China in 2006 after buying the local assets of Spanish competitor Panrico, plans to expand in China through purchases of local companies, Bernardo Zermeno, the food business chief, told Reuters on the sidelines of an event in Mexico City.
"Bimbo will look for a consolidation that will allow for expansion," he said.
Bimbo shares were up 0.60 percent in late afternoon trading at 45.44 pesos ($2.41).
(Reporting by Sheky Espejo; Editing by Leslie Adler)
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Meal delivery app Eat Purely is giving away 500 free lunches this week to celebrate the launch of its new $10 Lunches in the Loop service.
The Chicago-based Eat Purely is known for its chef-crafted meals and will now offer Loop lunchers premium $10 meals delivered in under 10 minutes.
The giveaway will run April 25-27 and be available to the first approximately 166 customers (about 500 divided into three days) from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day within the Chicago Loop Business District.
Lunches for the promotion include chicken cranberry pecan salad and spicy chicken corn salad.
According to Eat Purely, “Customers simply need to open the app, select the lunch of their choice, and if they're one of the first 500 to order, their free lunch will be delivered to them in less than 10 minutes.”
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ERIN O'NEILL The Marietta Times Kim Wallace, of Marietta, and her granddaughter Raygan Henderson, 3, walk their dog Franklin on Tuesday. The Mid-Ohio Valley is in the grips of a heat wave, with temperatures possible in the low 90s through at least next week.
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Juve are on Tah but he isn't the only one. Here are other interesting profiles for the summer...
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Teams always try to improve. This is one of Juve's main goals as they always look ahead to the future. Even if this January transfer window is now closed, the Bianconeri are still looking at future opportunities. Jonathan Tah is a solid idea for Juve as they have been following him closely. He is only 21 years old and he has already been called up by Joachim Low's German national team. Other than being a solid player he won't cost much because of his clause. You can click on our gallery section bellow to view some potential good financial opportunities for clubs come summer time...
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BOISE, ID - Tulsa Oilers goaltender Jake Hildebrand had a career at CenturyLink Arena, stopping 46 of 47 shots in a 4-1 win over the Idaho Steelheads.
The Steelheads jumped out to a 1-0 lead, when Steven McParland scored a power play goal 6:16 into the game. It was the only goal Idaho would score, as the Oilers took over from there. Evan Richardson buried back-to-back power play goals before the end of the frame to give Tulsa a 2-1 lead after one. Hildebrand and company never looked back, as the Butler, PA native stopped all 29 shots in the latter two periods of the game, including a number of show-stoppers. Charlie Sampair opened the Oilers' lead to 3-1 with his first goal of the night midway through the second period
Sampair added an empty-net goal for his sixth tally in his last seven games to seal the 4-1 win. Hildebrand was deservedly the first star of the game for his 46-save performance in the biggest win of his Oilers tenure.
Rainfall in central and eastern Kansas is greening pastures and helping winter wheat, but is delaying corn planting. Most western counties remain dry.
That is the latest assessment Monday from The National Agricultural Statistics Service of crop progress in Kansas.
The agency rated the state’s winter wheat crop as 6 percent excellent, 45 percent good and 33 percent fair. About 16 percent is in poor to very poor condition.
About 9 percent of the wheat has now headed.
Kansas farmers have planted just 9 percent of their corn crop. That is well behind the 32 percent that was in the ground by this time a year ago. It is also behind the 18 percent average.
Livestock producers are now 91 percent finished with calving and 96 percent done with lambing.
How to Write a New Yorker Cartoon Caption: Jim Gaffigan Edition
The actor and comedian Jim Gaffigan, who stars in the movie “You Can Choose Your Family,” tries his hand at The New Yorker’s cartoon-caption contest.
I don’t blame Bernie, Bernie has always been civil. I blame his demonizing supporters.
.@SenSanders says suspected shooter reportedly volunteered on his campaign: "I am sickened by this despicable act…I condemn this action." pic.twitter.com/27IYIkUzR3 — Evan McMurry (@evanmcmurry) June 14, 2017
Mark Zuckerberg and Facebook, which he founded, are under fire after reports that a firm brought on by the Trump campaign used the data of tens of millions of people obtained from Facebook without proper disclosures or permission. Justin Sullivan Getty Images
WASHINGTON, April 12 A U.S. Treasury spokesman confirmed on Wednesday that the department will not name China as a currency manipulator in a report due at the end of this week, after President Donald Trump said in a Wall Street Journal interview that he would not do so.
The Treasury spokesman declined to provide any other details about the semi-annual report on foreign exchange practices of major trading partners, including the exact timing of the release, or the Treasury's views on the practices of other countries. (Reporting by David Lawder; Editing by Chris Reese)
The Otis CompassPlus system can be installed before or during an elevator modernization project, providing increased passenger efficiency, seamless security integration and a new customizable, contemporary design. Otis , the world's leading manufacturer and maintainer of elevators, escalators and moving walkways, is a unit of United Technologies Corp. .
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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – The Chabad Center for Jewish Life at the University of Illinois plans to dedicate its new menorah this week after its previous menorah was vandalized four times in recent years.
The (Champaign) News-Gazette reports the dedication will be 5 p.m. Wednesday. Crews installed the rectangular steel structure Monday morning. The new structure is more than 9-feet (3-meters) tall with steel reinforcements. It weighs 3,600 pounds and is 3-feet deep into the ground. It will feature a menorah on one side and the university’s block “I” logo on the other.
Rabbi Dovid Tiechtel says the only work left is to provide electricity for LED lighting. He says there’s been interest from other communities waiting to put up the previous menorah once it is taken down.
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A quarter-century after testimony began in the Sheff v. O'Neill case, the civil-rights attorneys who filed the suit were back in court Wednesday, asking a judge to block what they say is the state's effort to weaken school-desegregation efforts in Hartford.
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The Met Office is has issued Derry with a yellow status weather warning of ice.
The warning, which applies to the entire North, was issued shortly before 10am on Monday and is valid from 4.00pm on Monday through to 11:00am on Tuesday.
"Ice is expected to form across Northern Ireland on Monday evening with icy surfaces expected, lasting into Tuesday morning," reads the warning on the Met Office website.
"Some injuries are likely from slips and falls on icy surfaces and icy patches will form on some untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths."
Ariana Grande has been sporting a huge diamond sparkler on her ring finger over the last few months, which many speculate is an engagement ring from her boyfriend, Mac Miller. While neither Ariana nor Mac have confirmed any of the rumours, it's pretty clear that the two are head over heels for each other. In addition to their emotional reunion following the Manchester bombing at Ariana's concert in May and their public debut as a couple at the MTV Video Music Awards in 2016, they aren't shy about showing PDA on social media. The duo often share snaps of themselves kissing and hugging on Instagram, and we have to admit, they look pretty darn cute together. Keep scrolling to see some of Ariana and Mac's sweetest moments together.
HEMLOCK GROVE — Hemlock Grange opened its April meeting with the Pledge to the Flag, patriotic song and prayer.
Adell White, family activities chairperson, reminded everyone that the baking projects will be voted on at the May meeting.
Pop tabs, used eye glasses and cases, used hearing aide batteries, children’s gloves, hats and scarves needed to be turned in by April 23 for the state conference.
Margaret Parker, lecturer, had a program on Grange meetings from 1939 up through the last few years.
The May meeting will be Salisbury steak dinner at 6:30 p.m. All members invited.
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Candidates in Waukegan's mayoral race will appear Thursday evening at Wesley Free Methodist Church for a town hall meeting, which is open to the public.
The event, sponsored by the Waukegan Cares Foundation, begins at 7 p.m. at 3601 N. Lewis Ave. Doors open at 6:15 p.m., said Tom Granger, events coordinator at the foundation.
All three candidates — incumbent Mayor Wayne Motley; Ald. Sam Cunningham, 1st; and Ald. Lisa May, 7th — have been invited, Granger said. Cunningham and May have confirmed they will appear, he added, but Motley has not.
Motley and Cunningham are running against each other in the Feb. 28 Democratic primary. The winner will face May, who is running as an independent, in the April 4 general election.
All three candidates previously appeared at a Feb. 2 forum hosted by the Nickels and Dimes neighborhood association at Oak Grove Elementary School, but that event was not open to the public.
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As the clock strikes midnight on Christmas Eve, Marie’s wooden nutcracker doll comes to life and transforms into a prince! Soon joined by her other toys that have also come to life, Marie and her prince embark on a dreamy unforgettable adventure. A holiday tradition for the whole family, The Nutcracker enchants the Bolshoi stage for two hours of enchantment and magic. Along with Tchaikovsky’s cherished score and and some of the Bolshoi’s greatest artists, The Nutcracker remains a treasure not to be missed!
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - ‍GSO Capital Partners LP:
* ‍GSO Capital Partners LP - The GSO funds have entered into privately negotiated binding agreements to sell all of common shares of Stars Group Inc​
* GSO Capital Partners LP - Under each sale agreement, GSO funds will deliver Stars Group's shares to certain purchasers upon payment of C$23.50/share​
* GSO Capital Partners LP - ‍GSO funds beneficially own an aggregate of about 14 million common shares ​of Stars Group Inc
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Housing and Construction Minister Yoav Galant said on Tuesday that Sheikh Raed Salah, head of the outlawed northern branch of the Islamic Movement in Israel should be put behind bars.
Responding to Salah's arrest for incitement, the retired general told public radio that Saleh "uses the rights he receives from the state in order to harm it."
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With precious metals rallying recently, the price of gold is now approaching the “Big Daddy” breakout!
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August 14 (King World News) – On a simple price chart gold is back up into the $1290s, a high it‘s seen twice in recent months…
But for this very long-term momentum chart the readings are not only back up to those two prior highs of the year, but also to all the oscillator highs of 2016 (see chart below).
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LEICESTER, England — Swansea climbed out of the Premier League relegation zone with a 1-1 draw Saturday at Leicester, which was again missing midfielder Riyad Mahrez.
All the pre-match talk was about the Algerian, who has not been seen by the club since his proposed move to Manchester City collapsed on Wednesday.
Mahrez unexpectedly missed the defeat at Everton that night and has not been at training, although his absence Saturday was anticipated as Leicester boss Claude Puel allowed the former PFA Player of the year time to "clear his head."
It looked like he might not be missed as Leicester played some lovely football during the first half and took the lead after 17 minutes through Jamie Vardy.
AUSTIN, Texas -- A federal judge on Monday refused to block the government's US$100 million lawsuit against Lance Armstrong, putting the former cyclist on course for trial in a 2010 case stemming from his performance-enhancing drug use.
The lawsuit was filed by Armstrong's former U.S. Postal Service teammate Floyd Landis. The federal government joined in 2013 after Armstrong publicly admitted he cheated to win the Tour de France seven times from 1999-2005. Armstrong was stripped of those titles and banned from competition.
Couldn't get tickets to #GABF? No stress, there's still plenty of beer fest awesomeness in the Bay this weekend! 💙🍻We're teaming up with our neighbors @21stamendment and @cleophus_quealy for the 2nd Annual #OkDROberfest, a celebration of Bavarian beer, delicious food and live entertainment. Catch the brew-hop shuttle from BART and enjoy a full stein at each brewery for just $20 pre-sale. Link to tix in bio!
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BOBINGEN, Germany — February 3, 2017 — At the leading fair for the nonwovens market polyester specialist Trevira GmbH from Bobingen/Germany will again be presenting this year its extensive product portfolio, covering the vast range of technologies and applications in this important segment. The focus is on customized new developments, as well as on innovation and optimization of existing fiber types. Other key issues are added functionalities for bico fibers and the offer of short-cut fibers for a variety of end uses.
This year Trevira will again participate in a joint presentation with sister companies from
the Indorama Ventures parent group, a repeat of the procedure followed at the last event
in 2014 and at IDEA in Boston in 2016. At Techtextil in Frankfurt in May this year Trevira
can also be found on the Indorama Ventures stand.
Posted February 14, 2017
Source: Trevira
Dec 12 (Reuters) - IONES Co Ltd :
* Says it will lower exercise price of 5th series bonds with warrants to 24,070 won/share from 25,245 won/share, effective Dec. 13
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Midland City, Alabama (CNN) Republican Roy Moore cast the sexual allegations he faces as an outside effort to tank his Senate candidacy Monday night at his final rally before Tuesday's special election.
Alabama voters, Moore said, are "not going to stand by and let other people from out of state and money from California control this election."
He said the United States must "recognize God" and argued that Democratic and Republican leaders in Washington have failed to do so.
"In this country, we have explored the temple built by the Democrat and the Republican party, and found that they have idols that do not hear us and do not see us," he said.
Moore's comments came after his wife, Kayla, defended him.
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Work is about to get underway to replace the Highway 40 bridge over Highway 401 in Chatham-Kent.
The work will involve a temporary full closure of Highway 40 at the interchange and all interchange ramps starting on April 18th and lasting for eight months. A local roads detour will be in place during the temporary closure.
On April 29th, 2017 Highway 401 between Kent Bridge and Bloomfield Roads will be closed to all traffic from 8pm until 10am on April 30th, 2017 for the demolition of the Highway 40 structure. All traffic will follow the posted detour route.
Starting on April 30th, 2017 eastbound and westbound traffic will be moved into a single lane configuration on the existing westbound lanes between Charing Cross and Mull roads until the late fall.
Feds, 11 States Back Texas In 5th Circ. Sanctuary City Row
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 7:00 PM EDT) -- The U.S. government and 11 states backed Texas in its Fifth Circuit suit with cities over a state statute that bars so-called sanctuary city policies, arguing Thursday the law is constitutional and protects their shared interests in the enforcement of federal immigration laws.
In an amicus brief, the federal government urged the court to permanently reverse a Texas federal court’s preliminary injunction on provisions of the law, known as SB4, that require local law enforcement to comply with Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainer requests and bar...
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Every so often, we see deals on individual Waste King garbage disposal models, and our readers always buy a ton of them. Today though, you’ve got two different choices in Amazon’s Gold Box.
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10 Firms To Steer IPOs Exceeding $1.8B To Start February
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 8:50 PM EST) -- Ten firms are guiding 10 companies scheduled to price 10 initial public offerings exceeding $1.8 billion during the week of Feb. 5, led by two energy services companies, marking a busy start to the month after a record-breaking January.
The coming week's lineup, topped by an estimated $500 million IPO by steel pipes supplier IPSCO Tubulars Inc., follows a month that produced 18 IPOs from operating companies that raised more than $9 billion. Research firm Renaissance Capital said proceeds for January, typically a slow month for...
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Update: 11:54AM THE Deputy Prime Minister of Belgium Didier Reynders met with sugarcane industry stakeholders in Lautoka this morning. He witnessed a presentation on the Geographical Information System or webGIS platform that was being used to map cane farms across the country.
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Spring's the Thing
Die-hard skiers know that parts of the west get the most snow in April - after the poseurs have returned to the links. That means wide-open slopes and varying warm-cold conditions for which there is lots of new gear. By PAUL HOCHMAN.
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An elderly woman was treated for smoke inhalation after a fire broke out in her kitchen.
Fire crews from Rawtenstall and Ramsbottom were called to York Avenue in Haslingden shortly after 1pm on Saturday, December 9.
Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service said the fire involved a plastic container in the kitchen.
A spokesperson said: “Firefighters equipped with breathing apparatus used a ventilation unit to clear the smoke. One casualty was treated by paramedics for smoke inhalation.”
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Carlos Bacca and Uribe have received death threats on social media from some Colombia fans after they failed to score their penalties against England.
Yery Mina scored an injury minute equaliser for Colombia to send their round of 16 clash against England into extra time.
However, the South Americans lost 4-3 on penalties with Uribe and Carlos Bacca, emerging as the villain in the shootout.
READ MORE: These are the countries that have qualified for the quarters
The players have received death threats via social media after Colombia exit.
They have been warned not to step their foots in Colombia, if they don’t want to face their untimely death, especially Carlos Bacca who is being criticised for taking the worse kick
It would be recalled that Andreas Escobar, a former Colombia player was assassinated after he scored an own goal in the 1994 FIFA World Cup
Expecting a hike in National Pension Scheme (NPS) subscribers, Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) chairman Hemant Contractor on Wednesday said the Budget announcements will support the pension plan.
"We are expecting a major boost in the number of NPS subscribers in the private sector,” Contractor said here.
It will happen because “in the 2017-18 Budget announcements, Arun Jaitley (Finance Minister) has allowed partial withdrawal of 25 per cent," Contractor said.
“No tax will be levied on partial withdrawal not exceeding 25 per cent of contribution from the NPS,” the Finance Ministry said earlier.
The benefit on partial withdrawals from NPS would be effective from next financial year which starts on April 1.
NPS is a voluntary retirement scheme, which enables systematic savings during the subscriber's working life.
(With inputs from agencies)
Hundreds are expected to rally in Melbourne against the vilification of the city's African community following a spate of high-profile crimes involving street gangs.
Organiser Jasmine Ali said the rally on Sunday would feature African leaders and politicians calling an end to the scare campaign about "so-called African gangs" in Melbourne.
"By associating the idea of crime with ethnicity and being African, media outlets and Peter Dutton have created a hysterical climate of fear and racism, which is negatively impacting many people in different African communities in Melbourne," Ms Ali said in a statement.
Many far-right groups were encouraged to target members of different African communities, Ms Ali said.
A series of home invasions, armed robberies, assaults and attacks on police linked to offenders of African appearance have sparked intense media and political scrutiny.
Sutter (undisclosed) is slated to return within the next week, Jeff Paterson of TSN 1040 Vancouver reports.
While this report is encouraging for Sutter, it effectively rules him out of Monday's contest in Winnipeg. Sutter's next chance to play would then be Wednesday when the Canucks return home to Vancouver to play the Predators, though the team should give more updates when appropriate. With fellow centerman Bo Horvat set to miss an extended period of time due to a fractured foot, Sutter could move up in the lineup from his usual fourth-line slot when he returns.
As 'overtourism' swamps Amsterdam, Dutch capital pushes back
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AMSTERDAM -- Hordes of tourists are derailing daily life in parts of historic Amsterdam. Visitors clog the city's narrow streets. Stores catering only to tourists edge out shops for locals.
Every weekend, the heart of the city is overrun by foreigners in strip joints and seedy bars. They gawk at prostitutes in the red-light district and jam cafes where marijuana is permitted.
It's not just tourists on budget airlines, staying at cheap hostels and hotels. Add crowds of day-trippers from cruise ships and Airbnb guests dragging suitcases along cobbled streets.
But the city is pushing back. Changes Amsterdam has enacted or is considering: halting hotel construction; banning "beer bikes," which are pedal-powered bars; shifting the cruise ship terminal out of the city center and outlawing new shops for tourists in some areas.
The annual Encinal High School Athletic Boosters fundraiser will take place at 5 p.m. Feb. 25 at the Albert H. DeWitt Officers' Club, 641 West Redline Ave. in Alameda Point. The event includes silent and live auctions with a no-host bar and a dinner including crab, salad and dessert.
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× Single-Car Accident Slows Traffic On U.S. 412 West Of Tontitown
TONTITOWN (KFSM) — A single-car accident has slowed traffic on U.S. 412 west of Tontitown, Arkansas State Police dispatch said.
A single vehicle with an “elderly couple” has rolled over and is in the median at the curve west of Tontitown and just east of Pedro, dispatch said. The couple is entrapped, and first responders are attempting to free them from the vehicle.
Lanes aren’t blocked, but traffic is slowed in that area as rescue personnel arrive, dispatch said. Drivers are urged to use caution through the area.
Conditions of the couple were not available, dispatch said.
EVERGREEN, Colo. (AP) -- Some young refugees in the Denver area are signing up for a quintessential American experience -- the Boy Scouts.
Troop 1532 is composed almost entirely of refugees who hail from far-flung places like Burma, Rwanda and Nepal.
The troop's leaders say it helps refugee kids adjust to American culture while providing a safe haven where they can be themselves.
The group also provides a blueprint for other Boy Scout troops to attract some of the tens of thousands of refugees who could make the United States home in the coming years.
Boy Scouts of America spokeswoman Effie Delimarkos says it's unclear how many of the nation's 2.3 million scouts are refugees, but few programs are as equipped to help children learn and embrace American culture.
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Puigdemont or plan B? Catalan separatists divided
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Catalonia's separatist parties have to decide in the coming days whether to set their differences aside and back ousted, exiled leader Carles Puigdemont or seek an alternative.
These quarrels burst into the open on Tuesday, when the Catalan parliament's speaker Roger Torrent, a separatist, postponed a vote meant to reinstate ousted Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont.
Alternative candidates are now emerging in the press, even if Puigdemont's Together for Catalonia grouping insists he must make a comeback from self-exile in Belgium after winning big in December elections.
azcentral sports' Jay Dieffenbach and Dan Bickley discuss Zack Greinke's slump and the Cardinals and Sun Devils continuing their preparations for the season.
's stock had its "equal weight" rating reiterated by Morgan Stanley in a report released on Wednesday. They currently have a $27.00 price objective on the stock, up from their previous price objective of $24.00.
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We hear membership starts at $5,000 a year.
Spotted through the evening were “Schrager disciples, descendants and friends,” including The Weeknd, Ashley Olsen, and Courtney Love.
FILE PHOTO: A cashier displays the new 2000 Indian rupee banknotes inside a bank in Jammu, November 15, 2016.
REUTERS - State-run lender IDBI Bank Ltd (IDBI.NS) posted a third straight quarterly loss on lower interest income and higher bad loans.
Net loss was 8.53 billion rupees ($133.15 million) in the three months ended June 30, compared with a profit of 2.41 billion rupees a year earlier, the Mumbai-based bank said on Monday. bit.ly/2uBF3DR
IDBI Bank had posted a loss of nearly 32 billion rupees in the March quarter this year.
Gross bad loans as a percentage of total loans rose to 24.11 percent at end-June from 21.25 percent at end-March and 11.92 percent a year earlier.
Shares fell as much as 4.6 percent to their lowest in 18 months in trading after the results.
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Danger time for the Warriors in these playoffs could come at the start of the second and fourth quarters, when Steve Kerr typically sends Steph Curry and Kevin Durant to the bench together.But in the postseason opener - an entertaining 121-109 Game 1 win over the Blazers in Oracle on Sunday afternoon - that was separation time in Golden State's direction, led by Draymond Green and a pack of veteran, motivated defenders that turned an 88-88 tie into a runaway fourth quarter win. Jazz take game one on the buzzer Joe Ingles and the Utah Jazz have stunned the LA Clippers with a 2-point win on the road in game one of their playoff series.
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Pharmacist Ben Okafor , who was born and raised in Nigeria before moving to Maine in 2007, helps a customer on Dec. 15 at his pharmacy in Eastport. Pharmacist Ben Okafor, who was born and raised in Nigeria before moving to Maine in 2007, reaches for a medication on Dec. 15 at his pharmacy in Eastport.
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April 21 Roma Group Ltd :
* Luk, Kee Yan Kelvin an executive director, chairman of board and Chief Executive Officer of group, had been arrested by ICAC on 19 April 2017
* Luk has tendered his resignation as an executive director, chairman of board, chief executive officer of group
* Chan Hong Nei Connie has been appointed as an executive director
* Luk has been subsequently released on bail.
* Investigation has no material adverse impact to group and business and operations of group remain normal.
* Yue, Kwai Wa Ken, an executive director, has been redesignated as chairman of board and Chief Executive Officer of group with effect from 20 April 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Submissions are currently open for the Poetry Foundation’s Emily Dickinson First Book Award. A prize of $10,000 and publication by Graywolf Press is given for a poetry collection by a U.S. writer of at least forty years of age who has not published a full-length book of poetry.
Using the online submission system, submit a manuscript of forty-eight to eighty pages with a biography that includes publication history by February 27. There is no entry fee. Visit the contest page for complete guidelines.
The Emily Dickinson First Book Award is an occasional contest that is not held annually. Previous winners include Hailey Leithauser, Brian Culhane, and Landis Everson. The winner of the 2017 award will be notified by April 30, and announced publicly at the Poetry Foundation’s Pegasus Awards ceremony in Chicago in June.
SOMERTON, AZ - An 18-year-old woman is dead after she crashed a car in the desert near Somerton.
The Yuma County Sheriff's Office received reports around 2 a.m. Saturday about a car accident in the desert.
Authorities say 18-year-old Vanya Rodriguez Valtierra was driving an SUV in the desert when she lost control and rolled the car. The SUV overturned once and came to a rest on its wheels.
Valtierra suffered serious injuries during the crash, officials said. A 16-year-old passenger drove the SUV out of the desert where first responders were waiting.
Valtierra was found unresponsive at the scene and later died of her injuries, a YCSO spokesperson said. The passenger was taken to the hospital but his current condition is unknown at this time.
The passenger's name is not being released.
The cause of the accident remains under investigation, however, anyone with information regarding the crash is urged to call the Yuma County Sheriff's Office.
Social media is exposing people who attended the protests in Charlottesville over the weekend.
The photos shows three white men beating a black man in a parking garage following the clash between attendees of a white nationalist rally and counter-protesters.
According to The Cincinnati Enquirer, The Mason Police department has been receiving numerous calls from people ID’ing the man in the helmet as a former Mason student.
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A 386th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Aircraft Maintenance Unit maintainer inspects a C-130H Hercules at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia Dec. 4, 2016. The maintainers inspect aircraft thoroughly before and after each flight. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Andrew Park)
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Not just any old flea market, Gütemarkt is a community event occurring every first Sunday of the month throughout the summer combining secondhand items with local handcrafted items, repair spots for bikes and even services such as tailoring and hairdressing! We'll also be there with an EXB stand!
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick Three-Midday' game
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday afternoon's drawing of the "Pick Three-Midday" game were:
6-6-8, Fireball:
(six, six, eight; Fireball: zero)
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Anker’s best known for its small and portable SoundCore Bluetooth speakers, but the larger and louder SoundCore Pro+ is great for backyard barbecues and parties.
The Pro+ puts out 25W of sound through four drivers, both double what you’d find in the original SoundCore. It’s also IPX4 water resistant, so it can stand up to rain, and runs for a very respectable 18 hours on a charge. It typically sells for $89, but Anker’s marked it down to $66 this week.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick Three-Midday' game
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday afternoon's drawing of the "Pick Three-Midday" game were:
2-6-1, Fireball: 4
(two, six, one; Fireball: four)
WASHINGTON (AP)  The Federal Reserve is imposing more penalties on Wells Fargo, freezing the bank's growth until it can prove it has improved its internal controls.
In addition, the San Francisco-based bank agreed to replace three board members by April and a fourth by the end of this year.
The new penalties were announced late Friday on Fed Chair Janet Yellen's last day at the central bank.
In a statement, she said that the Fed "cannot tolerate pervasive and persistent misconduct at any bank."
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Wells Fargo has admitted that employees opened more than 3 million fake accounts in order to meet sales quotas. It ended up paying $185 million to regulators and settled a class-action suit for $142 million.
Illinois State Police responded to a rollover crash on U.S. 67 S/B, a quarter mile south of Field Road in Scott County, early Saturday morning.
ISP says that at 3:34 a.m., a 2007 Volvo Truck Tractor with a 2015 Utility Semi-Trailer driven by Khaled M. Khaled, a 50-year-old from Wesley Chapel, FL, was traveling southbound when he lost control on the ice-covered road.
Khaled ran off the right side of the roadway and overturned.
The driver was transported to Passavant Area Hospital following the crash due to minor injuries.
Khaled was issued a citation for Improper Lane Usage.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – Pekka Rinne made 35 saves and the Nashville Predators shutout the Sabres 4-0 Monday night in Buffalo.
For Rinne it was his NHL leading 8th shutout of the season, making him a ridiculous 21-1-1 in his last 23 starts and the clear leader for the Vezina Trophy.
The game was scoreless in the second period when the Predators scored twice.
Mike Fisher deflected a shot from PK Subban and then Ryan Johansen beat Linus Ullmark for his 12th of the season.
Filip Forsberg jammed home a rebound late in the third for his 21st of the season to make it 3-0. Ryan Hartman added one more with less than a minute to play.
Nashville continues to be the hottest team in hockey.
The Predators lead the NHL with 106 points and are 14-0-1 in their last 15 games, that’s 29 of a possible 30 points.
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Fancy bombing down the A14 in one of these?
It's the new Can-Am Maverick X3 MAX, a 154bhp turbocharged off-road vehicle that combines defiant design, precision handling and exceptional power on multiple terrains. Oh, and comfort and control for four people!
It's made by Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP), a leading light in the design, manufacturing, distribution and marketing of recreational powersports vehicles.
Not sure when it's getting a UK launch but it'll be available soon as an import.
California Assemblymen Joaquin Arambula, D-Kingsburg, and Devon Mathis, R-Tulare, offer opposing views of the farmworker overtime bill that was sent to Gov. Jerry Brown's desk. Agricultural workers already receive some overtime pay under California law thanks to a 2002 state directive that entitles them to extra wages if they work more than 10 hours in a day or more than 60 hours in a week. AB 1066 will expand that to bring it more in line with other industries, offering time-and-a-half pay for working more than eight hours in a day or 40 in a week and double pay for working more than 12 hours a day. Gov. Jerry Brown announced Monday, Sept. 12, that he had signed the bill into law.
These stunning photographs offer a rare glimpse into the lives of some of Brazil's most remote tribes.
Photos show the indigenous Kamaiurá people diving underwater and swimming beneath a waterfall in the Amazonian basin.
The tribe, which has a population of just over 500, lives in the Upper Xingu region around Lake Ipavu, four miles from the Kuluene River.
The Kamaiurá, whose name means 'a raised platform to keep meat, pots and pans', were first contacted by the outside world in 1884.
Its population was ravaged by disease in the 1950s but the region was declared a national park by the Brazilian authorities in 1961 to prevent the spread of deadly epidemics.
The Kamaiurá society spans a number of villages while their diet consists mainly of fish, porridge, pepper and bananas.
Brett House, deputy chief economist at Scotiabank says in the fight between Canada and the U.S. over who has a trade deficit, both sides are kind of right. But either way, Trump is already winning
The University of Wisconsin Board of Regents has adopted a policy that would create penalties for students who repeatedly disrupt on-campus speakers. Under the resolution approved Friday, students who disrupt on-campus speakers twice would be suspended, while they would face expulsion for a third offense. The policy mirrors a bill currently making its way through […]
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Erhahon suspended as Edo APC publicity scribe
EDO STATE Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Godwin Erhahon, has been suspended by the State leadership of the party for criticizing former governor Adams Oshiomhole. The suspension, was sequel to his recent interview with Tell magazine, in which he reportedly disparaged the former governor The state chairman of the APC, Anselm Ojezua, […]
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“The reason for the nor’easters is a pattern that we’re in right now where we’ve had some blocking in the high latitudes,” he said. “Oftentimes, when we have this blocking, it tends to produce a pattern of cold air over the Eastern United States that allows the storm track to move around the country and develop strong storms in the East Coast.
“As for how long that’s going to stick around, for at least the time being, this might be the last one, at least from what I can see.”
Tyler Duncan follows his approach shot from the fairway to the 10th green of the Silverado Resort North Course during the second round of the Safeway Open PGA golf tournament Friday, Oct. 6, 2017, in Napa, Calif. Eric Risberg AP Photo
Happy Independence Day! It’s going to be a beautiful day to be outside, before things start to really heat up later this week. Today’s high temperatures will be in the mid- to- upper 70s but climb into the 80s and 90s Thursday and Friday as the first real heat wave of summer arrives. Expect clear skies and mild temperatures today. Hot and dry conditions will persist through the end of the week, which will be prime for fire development.
Watches/ Warnings: A LAKE WIND ADVISORY is in effect until 8 pm tonight on Fort Peck Lake. Starting Friday, locations in northeastern Montana will be under a HEAT ADVISORY once temperatures start to climb into the 90s.
Have a happy and safe holiday!
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Of all the movies inspired by books, none has us more excited than director Ava DuVernay's "A Wrinkle in Time," which is based on the novel of the same name by Madeleine L'Engle. The film follows a young girl, Meg, who's given the near impossible task of traveling through time and space to rescue her father, a famed scientist who disappeared while researching time travel. In honor of the movie's arrival in theaters on March 9, 2018, Wonderwall.com is taking a closer look at the cast of this family-friendly fantasy adventure. Keep reading for more...
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The YMCA is an organization that provides fitness to people of all ages, even those who are in their 90s proving you're never too old to stay in shape. "They had a Y Drive every year for membership instead of just donating money.
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Police: 1 man shot dead in argument over gambling in Atlanta
ATLANTA (AP) — Police say an argument over gambling led to the fatal shooting of a man in Atlanta.
Atlanta Police Capt. Reginald Moorman tells WSB-TV that several witnesses interviewed after the shooting Saturday night said an argument had broken out among "several parties." Moorman said responding officers found the man dead outside of a northeast Atlanta apartment complex.
Moorman didn't release further details about the dispute, including identities.
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March 28 Temona Inc:
* Says its stock will begin trading on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) Mothers on April 6, 2017, under the symbol "3985"
* In its initial public offering, the company will offer a total of 288,800 common shares, comprised of newly issued 240,000 shares and privately held 48,800 shares
* Says the nominal offering price as of filing date of Registration Statement is 2,400 yen per share with total offering amount will be 693.1 million yen, and the fixed offering price will be announced at later date
* SMBC Nikko Securities Inc, Kyokuto Securities Co Ltd and Ace Securities Co Ltd included seven securities companies will be the underwriters for this offer
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Jon Fenech with director Danny Boyle (left) on the set of Trust.
Maltese production company Graphiti Pictures is looking for talented script-writers.
The company is offering a minimum of €250 to option any script they believe can be developed and produced. The script must be set around the Maltese Islands or be based around Maltese Characters. Other details are up to the writer's discretion.
Graphiti Pictures is the brainchild of film technician Jon Fenech, and focuses primarily on contemporary Maltese audiovisual storytelling. The company is currently looking for talented Maltese screenwriters to help it produce consistently high-quality content for Maltese audiences.
Writers are requested to send an e-mail to [email protected].
In this Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017 photo, Texas Sealife Center rehabilitation director weighs a tumor from a green sea turtle after its removal at the Texas Sealife Center in Corpus Christi, Texas. After months of mild weather, temperatures dropped fast and hard on the weekend of Jan. 7, cold-stunning hundreds of sea turtles in Texas waters.
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Bond Money in Progress
Nearly a year ago Lancaster County residents voted yes to an 199 million dollar Bond Referendum for upgrades and additions to the schools in the county. This Monday we are learning projects are getting underway.
Driving or walking along the Mississippi River around this time of year, you'll start to see a gathering of bald eagles perched on the ice, a sight that just a few decades ago would be unheard of.
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Heavy queues
There are long queues on the A55 eastbound due to a broken down campervan at Colwyn Bay.
Queues are back to Glan Conwy.
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One steer just wasn't ready to face his destiny.Friday morning, a customer was dropping a load off to be slaughtered at Fisher Ham & Meat Co. when the steer found a gap in between the trailer and the shoot. The steer noticed his chance to run and took off.He was off to play frogger on Spring Cypress and Kuykendahl, "moo-ving" through four lanes of traffic before it reached the Villages of Bridgestone subdivision.For hours, both deputies, animal control and residents tried to trap the cow but were unsuccessful. Finally, Deondre Reed was able to capture deputies trapping the steer in a culdesac.The steer was later tranquilized multiple times and safely removed from the neighborhood. Since he now has tranquiler in his system, the steer has 30 days to plan his next escape.
NEW YORK (AP) — Guillermo del Toro's 'The Shape of Water' leads Golden Globes nominations with 7 nods .
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Only 28 states in the U.S. have laws against leaving pets in hot cars. Here's where it's illegal, how fast temperatures can climb inside a car and how fast the Humane Society says your dog can have a heat stroke.
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BURLINGTON, Vt. — More than 450 people enjoyed the fun and free food at an annual holiday party thrown by a 100-year-old Vermont resident.
Anthony Pomerleau says he pays for the entire party each year in Burlington, with this year's bill costing around $13,000. He tells WPTZ-TV he doesn't mind the cost because he "was brought up the hard way" and wants to help the less fortunate with his money.
U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders helped kick off the first party 37 years ago when Pomerleau asked the independent senator, then mayor of Burlington, if he could throw a holiday dinner. Pomerleau says the party has fed at least 40,000 under-privileged children.
The centenarian also remarked on his age, saying "first of all, I'm 100 years old! Feels pretty good to be here."
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Euronext's core profit stable on lower costs
Feb 15 (Reuters) - Euronext said its full-year core earnings stood stable, as the pan-European exchange group's reduced costs offset a drop in listing and trading volumes that it blamed on uncertainty following Britain's vote to leave the European Union.
Euronext, which has agreed to buy London Stock Exchange Group's French clearing business for 510 million euros ($539.6 million), said earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) was stable at 283.9 million euros for 2016.
Analysts on average had expected EBITDA of 276.6 million euros, according to Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S.
The company, which operates bourses in Paris, Amsterdam, Brussels, London and Lisbon, said third-party revenue fell to 496.4 million euros from 518.5 million euros in the year.
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A local union is calling on Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas to reinstate a pair of city employees they believe were improperly fired earlier this month. On Monday, union workers who are a part of the Civil Service Employees Association rallied outside City Hall to protest the dismissals of two members of Mount Vernon's workforce.
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SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Frankie Ferrari had 19 points and Jordan Ratinho scored 17 to help San Francisco beat Santa Clara 70-59 on Saturday night.
Ferrari and Ratinho combined to shoot 14 of 23 from the field, including 4 of 7 from 3-point range. Matt McCarthy added 12 points on 6-of-9 shooting for USF (13-12, 5-7 West Coast Conference).
The Dons used runs of 14-4 and 9-0 to open a 14-point first-half lead before going into the break with a 35-23 advantage. KJ Feagin scored 11 points, and Henrik Jadersten scored the final six, in a 19-5 spurt that made it 42-all with 14 minutes to play, but Ratinho answered with a 3 and then made a layup to push the lead back to five points. Feagin's layup trimmed Santa Clara's deficit to 58-57 with five minutes left, but Ferrari countered with a 3-point play and the Broncos made just 1 of 10 from the field from there.
Feagin had 15 points, and Henry Caruso scored 12, for Santa Clara (8-16, 5-7).
Despite some initial clouds threatening rain, a crowd still made its way to Flatrock Park for the annual EasterFest. …read more
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Moline Alum Matt Brill was selected in the 12th round of the Major League Baseball draft by the Arizona Diamondbacks. This is the second time brill has been drafted, he was selected by the NY Mets in the 24th round out of High School.
The United Nations says unidentified gunmen have attacked two U.N. peacekeeping sites in Mali, killing one Malian soldier and one U.N. peacekeeper.
U.N. deputy spokesman Farhan Haq said the U.N. camp in Douentza in the Mopti region of central Mali came under attack Monday morning. He said in addition to the two soldiers, two gunmen were killed when U.N. peacekeepers fired back.
Haq said the U.N. joins the peacekeeping mission’s condemnation of the attack.
He said armed men launched an attack Monday afternoon against the U.N. peacekeeping mission’s headquarters in Timbuktu city in northern Mali. He said the mission dispatched a quick reaction force and helicopters to the scene “and sporadic gunfire is still ongoing.”
The peacekeeping mission in Mali is the deadliest of the U.N.’s 16 global peacekeeping operations.
When a rather vocal and indignant Boston Terrier in Austin, Texas named Walter was left waiting in the car while his human engaged in conversation, yelled out the window at at the top of his lungs because he was feeling left out. Hilariously, Walter sounded less angry and more like an opera singer due to the beautiful tones in his voice, yet his human knew what he wanted.
Walter loves to talk back. If he’s not pleased with a situation, he’ll let you hear it. For this specific situation I was talking to a friend outside my car and he wanted to be apart of the conversation or else he wasn’t going to let me talk. Apparently, nothing I was going to say would stop him from throwing a fit
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The Congress party's candidate from Viramgam Assembly Constituency for the Gujarat Assembly elections 2017 is Lakhabhai Bharwad.
Viramgam assembly constituency is one of the 182 assembly constituency of Gujarat. It is located in Amdavad district.
The constituency will have 325 polling stations. In 2012 assembly polls, the number of electors for this seat was 2,54,088.
Tejashree Patel of Indian National Congress won the seat in 2012 assembly elections with 84,930 votes.
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WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – The Kansas City Chiefs are coming off a dominant 26-15 win over the Oakland Raiders, one that kept them controlling their own destiny in the AFC West title race.
The Chiefs can really take control of the division with a win this upcoming Saturday against the Chargers. The two teams are tied for the AFC West lead with 7-6 records, but the Chiefs currently own the tiebreaker based on their 24-10 win over Los Angeles in week three.
Whether it was in our teens or as adults, most of us have struggled with acne. Yet, there’s still a huge stigma surrounding pimples, blemishes, and “bad skin.” More than 50 million people in the U.S. struggle with acne every year, according to the American Academy of Dermatology, so there’s really no reason to be ashamed of your skin, because, as the odds have it, the person next to, behind, and in front of you probably all have acne, too.
And though it might be easy to assume that celebrities are born with picture-perfect skin, it’s true, they have acne, too. Underneath heaven-like lighting, heavy makeup, and drastic retouching, celebrities like Kendall Jenner, Miley Cyrus, and Bella Thorne deal with annoying blemish and pimples like you and I. They also know that the more they talk about it, the more the stigma surrounding acne is shut down. To feel comfortable with your own acne, we’ve collected stories from 12 celebrities on how they learned to embrace their skin. Read the inspiring accounts, ahead.
Genitori di Sportivi: I Dieci Comandamenti Per gentile concessione di Elizabeth Wickham. Puoi leggere l’articolo in inglese qui “I genitori oggi sono fuori controllo” E’ ciò che…
CDC Report Reveals What’s Lurking In Public Pool Water You may want to take a look at this report from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) before taking your next hotel pool dive.
Swimmer Dies During Open Water Masters Race The body of a 45-year-old man has been recovered from Lake Audubon in Virginia after he disappeared during an open water swim Sunday.
Japan Brings Heavy Arsenal To Battle China At 2018 Asian Games Japan will try to turn the medal tables on China come the 2018 Asian Games in August.
A high-school romance-gone-bad is rocking Pace University - with the bitter former lovebirds turning the school into their own personal war zone, according to a new Manhattan lawsuit. Freshman Ari Grossman filed a lawsuit in Manhattan federal court saying his ex-girlfriend and current classmate Kalya Torrey started their vicious feud by lying that he raped her in order prevent him from attending Pace - his dream college.
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Jo-Anne Nadler hit out at the Labour political activist and said the ‘hard’ Brexit he described was voted for in last June’s European Union referendum.
Appearing on Victoria Derbyshire on the BBC, Jones said: “The danger with the Tory Brexit which we’re going to end up with at this rate, is not only are we going to crash out the single market and customs union, we may end up with nod deal whatsoever.”
But Nadler criticised his use of the words “Tory Brexit” as she described leaving the single market and customs union as the “basic elements of Brexit”.
She said: “I don’t see how you can call it a Tory Brexit, it’s just the basic elements of Brexit."
WILLINGEN, Germany — Daniel Andre Tande of Norway defeated overall leader Richard Freitag to win his first ski jumping World Cup of the season on Saturday.
Tande soared 148 metres with his first jump and 146.5 with his second for 261.3 points to edge Freitag by 0.8 points. The German had jumps of 149.5 and 141.5 metres.
Dawid Kubacki of Poland was third after jumps of 145 and 139.5 metres, followed by teammate Kamil Stoch and Andreas Wellinger of Germany.
With eight events including Sunday's World Cup remaining, Freitag leads on 817 points, followed by Stoch on 783, Wellinger on 710, and Tande on 665.
Khartoum — President of the Republic, Field Marshal Omer Al-Bashir, has directed the government of Kassala State to give concern to the enhancement of the citizens' living conditions and providing services.
During his meeting Thursday at the Republican Palace with the Wali (governor) of Kassala State, Adam Jama'a, President Al-Bashir has underscored the importance of conducting a scientific study on the collection of the illegal weapons and vehicles in Kassala State and working to enhance peace and the social fabric.
In a press statement, the Wali (governor) of Kassala State, said that he informed the President of the Republic on the general situation in the state, especially concerning the security conditions, the agricultural season and the preparations for the coming school tournament in Kassala.
He said that they also discussed means of benefiting from the solar power and Atbara River water in cultivating more agricultural lands, in addition to ways for enhancing the citizens' living conditions.
As the first round of the French presidential election looms, “Last Week Tonight” host John Oliver introduces viewers to some of the candidates and offers an important reason the world should be watching the outcome closely: France is on the verge of committing a nativist mistake comparable to those the United States and Britain made in 2016 with the Trump and Brexit votes. The vilely xenophobic Marine Le Pen could very well win, and that could have disastrous effects well beyond the French borders.
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Serena Alexander-Benson left the UK on a Eurotunnel train with a friend of her mother (Picture: PA)
A schoolgirl whose disappearance from her home in London sparked an international search has been found in Poland.
Serena Alexander-Benson is in the country with her mother, Scotland Yard confirmed.
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Police added that they are investigating whether any crime has been committed in relation to her disappearance.
The 13-year-old was last seen by her father when she left their home in Wimbledon at about 7.50am on May 25.
He thought she was going to school, but she never arrived and was reported missing.
A public appeal for her safe return was spread on social media.
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It was later revealed that she left the UK in a car on a Eurotunnel train with a female friend of her mother.
Authorities in Poland confirmed that Serena is with her mother, the National Crime Agency said.
Wizards, pies, hedgehogs and new genderless characters will all be arriving on your iPhone and iPad soon, thanks to an upcoming update to iOS 11.
Emoji have been a very bizarre — if not somewhat predictable — evolution in how we communicate, but the standard is always evolving. Though Unicode showed off the 2017 list back in March, today we have our first look at the designs Apple will be putting onto iOS, macOS and watchOS in future updates.
This is just a partial look; we’ll be able to see the “hundreds of new emoji” when Apple seeds a beta of iOS 11.1 to developers and public beta users next week. These include new options like “Woman with Headscarf,” “Bearded Person” and “Sandwich.”
You can take a look at some of the new emoji below, including what could likely be the cutest emoji ever and the most deeply unsettling.
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A fourth arrest has been made after a teenager was stabbed to death.
Louis-Ryan Menezes, 17, was attacked on Drayton Walk in Kingsthorpe, Northampton, on Friday.
A 17-year-old boy from Northampton was arrested on Wednesday after a 16-year-old boy, a 34-year-old woman from the town and a man, 37, from London were detained on Tuesday.
Officers have not disclosed the grounds for the arrests but confirmed they were connected to Mr Menezes' death.
Northamptonshire Police said Tuesday night's arrestees were not the same three people held and released without charge over the weekend.
A post-mortem examination found Mr Menezes, from nearby Rothwell, died from a stab wound to the chest.
Detectives have also renewed an appeal for anyone who was in the Eastern Avenue North or Newnham Road areas between 18:00 BST and 19:00 BST on Friday to contact them.
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BRASILIA, April 6 Potential changes to a landmark pension reform proposal could cost the Brazilian government 115 billion reais ($36.60 billion) in savings over ten years, the government said on Thursday.
Brazil's real weakened and local stocks fell on Thursday over doubts whether President Michel Temer will be able to secure approval for a pension reform designed to rebalance the country's depleted accounts. ($1 = 3.1420 reais) (Reporting by Lisandra Paraguassu; Writing by Alonso Soto)
Following the government’s announcement last summer that the preferred HS2 route would include a spur into Sheffield via Chesterfield, the Secretary of State has asked that electrification of this section of the Midland Main Line be included within the next hybrid Bill for HS2 .
HS2 Ltd will begin its preparatory works with a series of land surveys to further inform the work programme. A public consultation on the works required for electrification will be undertaken at a later date, prior to any hybrid Bill being brought to Parliament.
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The Timber Producers Association of Zambia (TPAZ) has appealed to government to rescind the decision to ban the export of timber. Yesterday, Lands Minister Jean Kapata announced the ban on the export of all types of timber. But TPAZ Vice President Charles Masange feels this decision will rob the nation the much needed revenue from timber export.
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JAMAICA, Queens — One man was stabbed and two were hit by a van in a violent bar fight in Queens Monday, the NYPD said.
A fight between four men broke out in a bar at 170-13 Jamaica Avenue early Monday morning and the bartender was stabbed while trying to break it up, police said.
Officials said when the four men attempt to flee, the bar owner chased them in a van, mounted the sidewalk, and struck two of them.
All four men and the bar owner are under arrest, police said.
The bartender, 24, was taken to Jamaica Hospital and is expected to survive.
… but they should leave their nutty ideas in the Golden State
Hayne Palmour IV/San Diego Union-Tribune via AP
I keep hearing about California being a sanctuary state. I have a problem with that.
I’ve been in Nevada since 1959, and I’ve noticed that every time California does something, our state lawmakers pass the same law or something pretty similar to it. I have no problem with people leaving California to move to this great state. But I do have a problem with them bringing their political ideas. After all, they are the very ones who voted in the California nut cases.
If we’re not careful, we’re going to be as sad a state as California. Don’t let these transplants ruin this state, too.
A member of the seventh House of Representatives, and Governirship aspirant in Ekiti State, Engr. Bamidele Faparusi, has described as “unlawfully and politically”, the continuous incarceration of suspects linked to the murder murder of the former Chairman , National Union of Road Transport Workers(NURTW) in Ekiti State, Mr. Omolafe Aderiye, close ally of Governor Ayo Fayose Specifically, the Governirship aspirant who accused Fayose of allegedly deliberately incacerating the accused because of their political link with All Progressives Party (APC) called on the National Judicial Council(NJC) to investigate what he described as “prolonged unlawful imprisonment”. Faparusi, an APC who expresed concern
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Players skated though a thick layer of water as they fought for a loose puck during a game between the Blades of Glory and the Oakland Diving Dogs Friday.
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DELANO, Calif. - Police are looking for suspects who were caught removing a night vision camera from World Harvest Church in Delano on November 18, 2016 around 5:15 a.m.
The church is located at Jefferson Street and 10th Avenue.
The first suspect is described as being medium height, heavy build, and wearing a dark colored jacket, white shirt, light colored pants, and a light colored hat. The second suspect is described as being medium height and medium build with a dark jacket, dark pants, and a dark beanie.
On December 25 around 12:30 a.m. an unknown suspect was caught on camera at the same church attempting to gain entry into two separate sheds.
The subject also removed the camera. The suspect was described as being medium height and medium build with a jacket, pants, hat, and light colored t-shirt. The suspect also had a goatee and mustache.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Delano Police Department tip line at (661) 721-3369.
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Four people were rescued from an apartment balcony on after food caught fire in a Raleigh apartment Wednesday, officials said.
The incident happened around 9:30 a.m. at the Groves Apartments at 5070 North New Hope Road, according to Raleigh fire officials.
When firefighters first arrived they saw flames inside a first-floor apartment.
Four residents of an apartment above had smoke inside their unit and moved to the balcony for safety, officials said.
The group was rescued by Raleigh fire crews using ladders.
One of the four people was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
A person in the apartment that burned was checked by medical crews on the scene.
The Red Cross is assisting four people.
Tragedy struck on Monday evening, April 17 when at least five people died in an auto accident in Lagos.
It was gathered that the incident occurred at about 6.44 p.m. when a vehicle caught fire at stadium bridge, around Barracks area of the state.
A commercial Volkswagen bus (danfo) with registration number AND 996 XC caught fire as it descended the bridge.
The Lagos emergency agency said five persons, including a child, three women and a man, were burnt beyond recognition and were recovered from the bus.
LASEMA, however, said five other people were also rescued and rushed to the hospital with severe burns
Two people had earlier on Monday died in another Lagos accident.
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MELBOURNE: Australia cricket captain Steve Smith will return home from the team's tour of India with a right shoulder injury, Cricket Australia said Saturday.
The Australians lost their five-match one-day series against India 4-1 and begin a three-match Twenty20 series later Saturday.
Marcus Stoinis will replace Smith in the squad and vice-captain David Warner will stand in as captain in Smith's absence.
Australian team doctor Richard Saw said: "Smith landed awkwardly on his right shoulder while diving in the field during the fifth ODI against India last Sunday. Following the match he complained of shoulder soreness.
"Subsequently he has had an MRI scan which has excluded serious injury, but we believe the best course of action is for him to not continue to aggravate his shoulder."
Tuesday is expected to be cloudy with sunny periods. Daytime temperatures should reach highs of around 28 degrees Celsius.
An East Texas church is going the extra mile to help those in need this Super Bowl Sunday.
As a part of "Souper Bowl of Caring," the First Presbyterian Church in Tyler has been collecting canned goods since the beginning of January.
A competition among Sunday School Classes has led to the collection of over 7,000 cans.
“This is a very tangible way for them to help and to see what their hard work promoting and pushing this can do,” says Neil McKown, the youth minister at First Presbyterian. “Just by putting their minds to it, by asking by talking to people and by sharing that there are real issues in our community.”
The cans will be picked up by PATH, People Attempting To Help, on Sunday.
First Presbyterian has collected enough cans to stock the food pantry for one week and feed 440 families.
For more information about the Souper Bowl of Caring or to make a donation head to their website.
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United States Ambassador to Guyana Perry Holloway yesterday handed over US$20,000 in electronic equipment to the Guyana Police Force’s Strategic Planning Unit in an effort to enhance its capacity to address modern crimes.
The equipment was handed over during a ceremony held in the conference room at the Office of the Commissioner of Police at Eve Leary.
During his remarks, Holloway noted that the donation was a collaborative effort made through the Security Sector Reform Project, which identified the need to strengthen the Strategic Planning Unit, which did not have “all the equipment needed to deal with “modern crimes in a modern world.”
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DODGE CITY — Jaylinn Pfeifer, Ellis, was recently crowned the 2018 Miss Teen Rodeo Kansas.
The 17-year-old daughter of Sheldon and April Pfeifer competed in the pageant, which was Aug. 2 to 5 during the Dodge City Roundup Rodeo. Winning the categories of Horsemanship, Modeling, Speech, and Photogenic helped Jaylinn earn the title.
She was also named the winner of Congeniality as voted upon by her fellow contestants.
“Jaylinn is grateful to the communities of Ellis and Hays and family and friends for supporting her by donating toward the Miss Rodeo Kansas scholarship fund in the weeks leading up to the pageant,” her family said in a news release.
Jaylinn will officially begin her reign Jan. 1 and will travel around the state, with the help of sponsors, as an ambassador for the sport of rodeo.
An anonymous reader shares a report on BBC about a woman in Kenya, who downloaded a prank app that noted that she has HIV simply by "analyzing her fingerprint." While many people would have not trusted an app for such kind of diagnosis in the first place, and some would have figured that something is amiss about the app, the story tells the tale of people who are increasingly finding it hard to deal with the technological advances they see . From the report:
“Help me, Obi-Wan Kenobi. You’re my only hope.”
Even as a jittery, tiny projection, Princess Leia is a commanding presence. She’s one of the most powerful figures in her galaxy — and one of the most iconic characters in our galaxy. This is how she went from secret baby to General Organa. (Many Bothans died to bring us this information.)
A few days ago, FIA crooner Davido, his girlfriend, Chioma took a trip to his state and visited the Ooni of Ife Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi in his palace.
To say that 25 year old David Adeleke is smitten with Chioma his lover would be an understatement! Many times, the BET award recipient has made this known even when there were speculations of publicity stunt.
While seating at the feet of the first class monarch with Chioma a few feet away, the father of two could barely hold himself until he beckoned on his love, Chioma and made introductions.
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Decatur Assembly will honor a Decatur woman with the inaugural Linda Peek "Champion for Children" Award. Ahbra Northcutt will receive the award during the Blue Ribbon Ball on Saturday at the Decatur Country Club.
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Your article on pensions of Queen Creek workers was informative. Unfortunately, there are others that you failed to include that affect our taxes.
To be fair, I would like to see another article as detailed about the wages/pensions/health care/benefits, about the following:
governor.
elected state heads of agencies.
elected state government representatives for the district of Queen Creek.
elected federal representatives, both senators and house representatives for the state/and or the district of Queen Creek.
elected school board representatives.
To be accurate, include all figures you cited for each, i.e., “titles, annual salaries and the additional total amounts for FICA, Medicare, Arizona State Retirement and medical benefits” as cited in your article.
Tom Jacomet
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The XXI International Conference “TransBaltica 2018” will be held in Riga and Liepaja on May 31rd, June 1st.
The main topics of the XXI International Conference “TransBaltica 2018” will be dedicated to the development trends and prospects of the international market of transport and transit services, development forecasts of Baltic transit sphere and transit infrastructure projects in the united Europe, development of stable and mutually advantageous cooperation with partners from European and Asian countries.
Conference Program: www.rmsforum.lv
Day One, Thursday , May 31
XXI International Conference“TransBaltica 2018”
Riga Municipality, Meeting Room, Ratslaukums 1
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Business - Meeting In Liepaja Special Economic Zone, Liepaja
(WTVM) - This morning is quite the frigid morning with temperatures in the 20s and 30s but expect a comfortable afternoon as highs will reach the low 60s. Sunshine and dry skies takes us through the next several days.
Temperatures will begin to drop tomorrow as cooler air starts to move in. Tomorrow we'll top out in the mid 50s with some not getting out of the 40s on Wednesday. Morning lows will be seasonable tomorrow and Friday but near freezing Wednesday and Thursday.
Going into the weekend you can expect to start dry and cool but return to the 60s on Sunday. The end of the weekend will also host our next rain chance. The timing and coverage could likely change but right now we have a 30% rain chance for Sunday and Monday.
You can stream us LIVE on the weather app starting at 5 PM ET with the latest on the forecast and make sure you follow Storm Team 9 on Facebook and Twitter.
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Search and rescue crews were able to locate 61 year old Chris Zigler of Baggs Monday morning, after he did not return from a Sunday snowmobiling excursion. Zigler was by himself riding his snowmobile yesterday in the northeast corner of Moffat County near Bakers Peak. Zigler was reported missing around 2 Monday morning. He was located around 9:30 by a five member search and rescue party. According to Moffat County Sherriff KC Hume, Zigler was found uninjured and in good health. Zigler’s said his snowmobile quit running so he was forced to stay the night. Fortunately, he had brought enough supplies and equipment for an overnight stay.
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Abu Dhabi Racing has revealed the livery for its #3 Mercedes AMG GT3 for the 2018 24 Hours of Dubai in January, posting images on its twitter page.
The Abu Dhabi Racing team, which will again run with Black Falcon, will be gunning for its third 24H Dubai win next year after it took overall victories in the race in 2012 and 2013 with Mercedes SLS AMG GT3s.
The car will be driven by the quartet of Khaled Al Qubaisi, Jeroen Bleekemolen, Luca Stolz and Manuel Metzger.
Black Falcon will also run a second AMG GT3 in the race’s A6 PRO class, for Abdulaziz Al Faisal, Hubert Haupt, Yelmer Buurman and Gabriele Piana.
The provisional entry list for the 2018 Dubai 24 Hours already features 26 A6 entries. You can take a look at who’s set to travel to the Middle East for the annual twice-around-the-clock race at the Dubai Autodrome HERE.
A prosecutor says a man charged with killing five people at a mall in Washington state last year has been found dead in his jail cell.
Skagit County Prosecutor Rich Weyrich tells the Skagit Valley Herald (https://goo.gl/79PNrk ) that 20-year-old Arcan Cetin was found hanging in an apparent suicide Sunday evening.
Neither the prosecutor’s office nor Cetin’s attorney immediately returned messages from The Associated Press seeking confirmation.
Police say Cetin shot a teenage girl, a man and three women in a department store at Cascade Mall in Burlington, north of Seattle, on Sept. 23. Authorities captured him about 30 hours later near his apartment.
His family said he suffered from psychiatric problems.
Cetin had been held in the Snohomish County Jail for about a month awaiting results of a mental competency evaluation.
Easley (knee) intends to sign a one-year deal with the Rams on Monday, Myles Simmons of the team's official site reports.
The big man off the edge saw his year flash by in the blink of an eye upon tearing his ACL before the start of the 2017 regular season. In his first season with the Rams back in 2016, Easley registered 3.5 sacks and was a key contributor in the trenches for Los Angeles.
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HELEN EVELYN PETERSON, 95, of Guthrie Center (& formally of Casey), died Sunday, January 1st, at the New Homestead Care Center. Funeral services for HELEN PETERSON will be held 10:30-a.m. Thursday, Jan. 5th, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Casey. Johnson Family Funeral Home in Stuart has the arrangements.
A public viewing will be held from 11-am until 5-p.m. Wed., Jan. 4th, at the funeral home. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.johnsonfamilyfuneralhome.com.
Burial, with full military honors, will be in the Oakwood Cemetery at Casey.
Memorials may be directed to St. John’s Lutheran Church, and may be sent in care of the funeral home at P.O. Box 246, Stuart, IA, 50250.
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Drainage work on a ditch behind the homes of several Gulfport residents was expected only take a few months, but a year later, the project still isn't finished.
Kalil (groin) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Lions, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
Kalil is still expected to suit up in Week 6, but if he suffers a setback, expect to see Amini Silatolu to take over at offensive tackle.
Liberia's central bank governor has resigned midway through his five-year term, the president's office said.
President George Weah had received and accepted Milton Weeks' resignation and a successor would be appointed shortly, it said late on Tuesday in a statement that gave no further details.
Weeks was appointed by former president Ellen Johnson Sirleaf in April 2016.
Former soccer star Weah, who took the helm of the west African nation in January, has said he inherited a broken economy and government, and a currency in free fall.
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CONTINENTAL — Lincolnview improved to 2-1 on the young basketball season with a 46-36 road win over Continental on Saturday night.
The middle two quarters were big for the Lancers (2-1). The game was tied at 10 entering the second quarter, but Lincolnview outscored the hosts 11-5 in the second period, and 13-6 in the third stanza. The third quarter included an 11-0 run by Lincolnview, and the Lancers led 34-21 after three quarters.
Chayten Overholt led all scorers with 12 points, and Caden Ringwald added 10. Isiac Bowersock scored all seven of his points in the third quarter.
Caleb Olds led Continental (0-4) with 11 points.
Lincolnview will open Northwest Conference play at home against Spencerville on Friday, then will entertain non-conference foe Wayne Trace on Saturday.
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Hundreds gathered in Istanbul on Wednesday to bid farewell to renowned Turkish art and culture historian Semavi Eyice, who died the day before.
Family members, several high-profile government officials, including President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, and other citizens attended the funeral prayer at the Fatih Mosque.
Eyice, who was awarded the Presidential Culture and Arts Grand Prix in 2011, died Tuesday at age 95 at the Maltepe University Medical Faculty Training and Research Hospital after suffering an organ failure.
He specialized in the study of Byzantine and Ottoman art in Istanbul and is widely regarded as the pioneer of Byzantine studies in Turkey. Throughout his career Eyice published some 15 books and more than 500 papers and articles.
Harkless (quad) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Warriors, Casey Holdahl of TrailBlazers.com reports.
Harkless will be missing a second straight game with a bruised quad, as he also was held out of Saturday's matchup with the Rockets. Evan Tuner picked up the start in his place in that contest, posting four points, four rebounds, two assists and one steal across 27 minutes. He'll likely do so again Monday, while Pat Connaughton is also a candidate to see extended minutes off the bench. Harkless' next opportunity to take the court will be Wednesday against the Heat.
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She’s turned heads as one of the newest members to join the cast of TOWIE.
And brunette babe Shelby showed us all exactly why she's hot property as she took to Instagram on Wednesday to flaunt on yet another sizzling display.
The 26-year-old looked incredible as she posed for the camera, showcasing her trim figure in a red-hot strapless playsuit which she matched with a pair of pink studded stilettos.
She allowed her luscious long locks to fall onto her back in a simple yet glamorous curled down-do whilst her make-up looked pristine, adding plenty of highlighter to emphasis her incredible cheekbones.
And the TV vixen – who is currently dating her TOWIE co-star Pete Wicks – is no stranger to modelling, having won 2014's Miss Great Britain.
It was back in 2015 that we first caught wind of Paul Williams' upcoming documentary about Australian aboriginal singer Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu. An enormous gifted singer steeped in the traditions of his native people, you can easily make an argument that Gurrumul was more than a performer - that he was, in fact, a cultural artefact. And sadly it's not a typo that this argument would have to be made in the past tense as Gurrumul himself passed away between then and now, leaving this film as the final record of his life.
Now selected to premiere in Berlin prior to an Australian release in April, the full theatrical trailer for the film has arrived and while I always hesitate to label any film as important, well, this one's important. It's not just gorgeously executed but it also captures a people and a culture who have seldom been given their due. Plus the music is fabulous. Take a look at the trailer below.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - Forecasters say windy, dry conditions could create dangerous wildfire conditions for much of Arkansas and northern Oklahoma on Monday.
A red flag warning is in effect through 6 p.m. Monday. That means that fires can spread rapidly, and people should avoid any outdoor burning.
The National Weather Service in Little Rock says wind gusts of 20 mph or more are possible Monday. That, combined with low humidity levels and drought conditions in the state, raises the risk of wildfires.
Unseasonably warm temperatures are also expected with some areas predicted to reach the low 70s on Monday.
In Oklahoma, the red flag warning is in effect for approximately the northern third of the state. Forecasters there say wind gusts of 30 mph or more are possible.
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0:49 White House is 'keeping a close eye' on crisis at California's Oroville dam
1:26 Who's at the door? Principal visiting homes of each of her 1,003 students
0:18 Trump calls election rival Evan McMullin 'McMuffin' at rally
1:53 French officials: Louvre attack was 'terrorist in nature'
0:26 Trump on cancelled meeting with Mexico's president
2:23 One arrest as protesters block DeVos from D.C. middle school
2:29 Mexico President Peña Nieto rejects U.S. decision to build wall
2:37 Hillary Clinton spokeswoman: We believe Russians behind WikiLeaks release of DNC emails
A haunting Samurai Macbeth comes to the Barbican, London
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Incumbent Jakarta governor and rival in tight election early counts show
JAKARTA, Feb 15 (Reuters) - The incumbent governor of Jakarta, Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, was neck and neck with rival Anies Baswedan in the race to lead the Indonesian capital, early counting by private pollsters showed.
Former education minister Baswedan had secured 40.54 percent of the votes, just ahead of Purnama in second place with 39.43 percent, based on a quick sample count of around 10 percent of the vote by a private polling firm SMRC. The other candidate, Agus Yudhoyono, was in third place with 20.03 percent.
The Jakarta poll was overshadowed by religious tensions, with major Islamist protests against Christian Purnama, and is being widely seen as a proxy battle for the presidential election in 2019.
If no candidate gets more than 50 percent of the vote a runoff is expected between the two candidates with the most votes.
UN rights chief slams council 'refusal' to address Rohingya
GENEVA (AP) — The U.N. human rights chief is lashing out at the "refusal" of some at the U.N.'s Human Rights Council to refer to Rohingya Muslims as such, calling it a sign of disrespect for the "terrible violations" they have faced.
Zeid Ra'ad al-Hussein provided an update Wednesday on the plight of the Rohingya in Myanmar, after more than 720,000 fled to neighboring Bangladesh since last August amid a violent security crackdown. He was updating a report from his office that relayed accounts from fleeing Rohingya who said killings, enforced disappearances and house-burnings continue in Myanmar
He reiterated his call for the U.N. Security Council to refer Myanmar to the International Criminal Court.
Many Buddhists in Myanmar — a member of the council — call the Rohingya "Bengalis" and say they migrated illegally from Bangladesh, even though they have lived in the country for generations.
PANAMA CITY, April 12 Annual inflation in Panama cooled in March compared with February, as prices for transportation, food and beverages slid, official data showed on Wednesday.
Inflation reached 1.5 percent in March, compared with a 1.9 percent annual rate in February, Panama's National Institute of Statistics and Census said.
On a monthly basis, consumer prices fell 0.1 percent in March. (Reporting by Elida Moreno; Editing by Leslie Adler)
The San Francisco 49ers announced in a written statement Sunday that both GM Trent Baalke and head coach Chip Kelly have been fired.
The team said it has already begun the search for the next general manager and head coach.
“I have informed Trent and Chip of my decision to pursue new leadership for our football team,” said CEO Jed York. “These types of conversations are never easy, especially when they involve people you respect personally and professionally.
“Despite my feelings for Trent and Chip, I felt the decision to change our football leadership was absolutely necessary,” York said. “The performance of this team has not lived up to my expectations or those of our fans, and that is truly disappointing. We all expected to see this team progress and develop as the season went on, but unfortunately that did not happen. That is why now is the time to find a new direction for this team.”
York is expected to address the media Monday morning.
Green (shoulder) will be sidelined for Monday's game against the Trail Blazers, Connor Letourneau of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
The absence will be Green's second in three games while he continues to nurse a shoulder injury. Coach Steve Kerr indicated "it's been bothering him [Green] the last few days," so it looks like the team is just exercising caution here. David West and Jordan Bell figure to see some extra minutes as a result of Green's absence.
Bad news Netflix fans, they’re bumping up prices again.
A little of a year ago, the internet streaming service raised their prices by $1. While that isn’t a lot of money, it is a little concerning that they’re already price hiking again.
If you’re on the Netflix $9.99 plan, you payment is going up another $1…to $10.99 a month. If you’re on the premium plan at $11.99, you will see an increase of $2…$13.99 a month. Now for those of you on the basic plan at $7.99, you are in luck! There’s no price hike for you.
The price increase starts on October 17th.
PARIS May 2 Total has signed two agreements with Senegal to explore deep and ultra-deep offshore production in the country, the French oil company said on Tuesday.
Total struck a deal with Senegal's state-owned hydrocarbon firm Petrosen to explore the Rufisque offshore profond block, where the French oil company would the operator with a 90 percent stake.
It also signed a deal with Petrosen and Senegal's Energy Ministry, under which Total would assess the exploration potential of Senegal's ultra-deep offshore and become an operator of an exploration block. "These agreements are part of the group's strategy to carry out exploration activities in new deepwater basins in Africa," Total's chief executive Patrick Pouyanne said in a statement.
(Reporting by Maya Nikolaeva. Editing by Jane Merriman)
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Tuscaloosa Police have taken two men in custody in two seperate cases that they hope will lead to human trafficking charges, according to a release from the department. On June 8, Tuscaloosa Police Department's Code Enforcement Unit conducted an investigation into a possible prostitution ring operating in Tuscaloosa city limits, according to the release.
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A new planned business in Northampton hopes to entice customers to visit with furry feature: cats.
Keanu Patwari became inspired to open a cafe after a trip to Japan where he visited a cat cafe.
"I thought Northampton would be a perfect place for one," he said.
Aptly named Cat.Fe Northampton, the planned venture is in its early stages.
The cafe will feature coffee, tea and light snacks and serve as a temporary home for cats up for adoption.
Patwari believes the business will be a hit with college students in the Pioneer Valley, many of whom are unable to have a pet due to housing restrictions while in school.
"I would have loved for this to be open while I was in college," the recent University of Massachusetts graduate said.
Patwari said he is currently looking for a location - ideally in or close to downtown Northampton - and hopes to open in 2019.
It looks like John Daly is bringing some of his Champions Tour mojo to the PGA Tour's new season, which began this week at the Safeway Open in Napa, Calif..
Back in May, Daly won his first Tour event since 2004, the PGA Tour Champions' Insperity Invitational.
John Daly birdied his final hole to make his first PGA Tour cut since 2015. Robert Laberge/Getty
On Friday, nearly five months to the day since his champagne-soaked celebration in Texas, Daly achieved another major milestone: he made his first PGA Tour cut since 2015.
The best part? With the cut line at one under par, Daly had to birdie No. 18 to ensure he would be sticking around for the weekend. The putt was no gimme—it was a mid-length slider—and he NAILED it.
You can watch a video of his clutch performance below. Here's hoping we'll be seeing more Long John highlights this weekend!
Look beyond the stunning location of Villa Erba on the side of Lake Como and even some of the most iconic cars in automotive history and you will also find some serious money changing hands.
RM Sotheby’s, the official auction house of the esteemed Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, concluded its fourth successful Villa Erba sale on the shores of Lake Como, Italy, recently, grossing an impressive €25,355,850 and setting a number of new auction records for individual models.
Proving the market for fine pre-war cars remains strong, one of the stars of the night was the 1937 Talbot-Lago T150-C SS "Goutte d’Eau" coupé by Figoni et Falaschi, affectionately known as the "Teardrop". The car is undoubtedly one of the most distinctive and beautiful of all time, and was a crowd-pleaser over the entire weekend.
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) Serena Williams will have to wait a little longer for her first match of 2017 after rain curtailed play Monday on the opening day of the ASB Classic.
Williams was due to play in evening session against unseeded Pauline Parmentier of France but steady rain made play impossible at the open-air stadium and the first-round match was postponed to Tuesday.
Venus Williams, a former champion in Auckland, is due to play New Zealand wildcard entry Jade Lewis on Tuesday.
In the only main draw matches completed Monday, Lucie Safarova beat Czech compatriot Denisa Allertov 6-1, 6-2 and Kurumi Nara of Japan beat Germany’s Antonia Lottner 6-2, 6-2.
Naomi Osaka of Japan led Annika Beck of Germany 6-2, 2-1 when play was suspended.
Former No. 1-ranked Caroline Wozniacki is set to open against Nicole Gibbs of the United States.
May 2 Emerson Electric Co reported a 2.4 percent rise in quarterly profit, helped by higher sales in its commercial and residential solutions business, which makes air conditioning compressors and ignition systems for furnaces.
The factory automation equipment maker's earnings from continuing operations rose to $384 million, or 58 cents per share, in the first quarter ended March 31 from $375 million, or 57 cents per share, a year earlier. (bit.ly/2oSXEIB)
Net sales were little changed at $3.57 billion.
The company also raised its full-year sales and earnings forecasts. (Reporting by Ankit Ajmera and Shashwat Awasthi in Bengaluru; Editing by Arun Koyyur)
The wedding saga continues! Another TV actress gets hitched.
The pretty and cute Khushbu Thakkar, who has been part of many TV shows namely Rang Rasiya, Kuch Rang Pyaar Ke Aise Bhi, TV Biwi aur Main and many more, has tied the knot.
The beautiful bride got married to her long time boyfriend named Surya Dhakray. He is a businessman by profession.
The wedding took place yesterday (10 December) in Mumbai.
We wish both of them blissful life ahead!
A judge has refused to overturn a decision to banish two sisters from their Roman Catholic school in New Jersey after a dispute over one of them wanting to play on the boys basketball team.Superior Court Judge Donald Kessler on Monday lashed out at the girls' parents for making the dispute public and said the family didn't cite any law that would allow the court to interfere with the religious school's decision.Cardinal Joseph Tobin testified that he decided not to allow 13-year-old Sydney Phillips and her younger sister, Kaitlyn, to re-enroll because their parents' behavior was not in the best interest of St. Theresa School in Kenilworth.The dispute began when Sydney Phillips wasn't allowed to play on the boys' team.The girls' father said it was a "sad day to be a Catholic."
An Indian teen was killed when her cell phone exploded while she was using it. Uma Oram, 18, from Kheriakani, India sustained serious injuries to her legs, and chest when her phone exploded as she was talking to a relative. The teen was knocked unconscious after the blast and was taken to hospital where she later died. Her brother Durga Prasad Oram said: ‘As the battery of the mobile phone was draining out, she plugged it for charging while talking over it simultaneously.” He went on to says that the battery suddenly exploded. He told reporters that it was a Nokia 3310, although it resembles a Nokia 5233.
It was a rainy day and we were wondering if anyone was going to show up but, as 5:30 pm hit, our excited guests started to arrive and were ready to mix and mingle with fellow nominees and alumni. The mixer took place at Wolf Creek Brewery on August 31. We were so honored to have our title sponsors Snow Orthodontics present. Co-chairs Alexander Hafizi and Lindsay Schlick, Nathan Criner, Nick Ventura, Jenny Ketchepaw and Debbie Holbrook Apker addressed the crowd and thanked everyone for being there. The gala is set for November 17, at Hyatt Regency Valencia. Tickets are available at scv40underforty.com. We hope to see you there.
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Iceland’s ‘Big Bitcoin Heist’ Suspect Has Been Arrested
Iceland’s alleged bitcoin mining computer thief Sindri Thor Stefansson, who escaped from prison last week, was arrested in Amsterdam Monday.
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Police in Ottawa County found the runaway teen who they believed to be in danger.
According to police, Hunter Swartz, 15, was last seen at his home on Rice Street in Elmore, Ohio Monday afternoon.
The missing advisory that was issued for Ottawa, Erie, Lucas, Sandusky and Wood Counties is cancelled.
Hunter was located near Toledo, Ohio around 9 p.m. Wednesday evening.
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Caster Semenya stayed in the hunt for a double-medal haul at the IAAF World Championships on Friday evening, booking her place in Sunday's final in London, England.
After securing bronze in the 1 500m event a few days earlier, she remained the firm favourite for the two-lap title after progressing as the fastest qualifier (1:58.90) in the penultimate round.
"The main thing for us now is that we have a strong field, but we'll just try to relax as much as we can so we can do better in the final," Semenya said.
"But you can't tell much, you can't underestimate your opponents, you can't calculate or measure them. It's just about trying to enjoy your race."
After putting up a gutsy fight in the heats, Gena Lofstrand's campaign came to an end.
Lofstrand, the only other SA athlete taking part on day eight, was eighth in her semi-final in 2:03.67 and she was unable to progress to the final.
Source: Sport24
Annual International Film Festival will take place in Issyk-Kul region in the beginning of summer. Parliamentary Committee on Social Issues, Education, Science, Culture and Health Care reported.
According to the deputy Kanybek Imanaliev, the festival will be held with the aim of developing cultural ties and friendship between the peoples, stimulating filmmakers, and development of tourism in Kyrgyzstan .
The Interparliamentary Assembly of the CIS will be the founder.
Alexander Zverev of Germany reacts after winning a point in his match against Nick Kyrgios of Australia at the Davis Cup World Group first round in Brisbane, Australia, Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018. Tertius Pickard AP Photo
Two Dallas Police officers have been shot and critically wounded, the Dallas Police Department wrote on Twitter.The shooting occurred at a Home Depot in North Dallas, according to the ATF, which is responding to the scene.A civilian was also shot, and his or her condition is unknown at this time, police said.The shooting suspect may be in custody, according a U.S. Marshal on the scene. Police were actively searching for the shooting suspect in a nearby wooded area.The police department asked for prayers for the officers and their families.Further details were not immediately available.
The USS Constitution, the world's oldest commissioned warship still afloat, made its traditional Fourth of July trip to Castle Island where it fired a 21-gun salute.
The USS Constitution left the Charlestown Navy Yard Wednesday morning for its annual Fourth of July voyage after sitting out the last several years.
The world's oldest commissioned warship still afloat made its traditional trip to Castle Island, where it fired a 21-gun salute off Castle Island.
The Constitution will then turn around and return to the Charlestown Navy Yard.
The event marks the ship's first holiday spectacle since returning to the water from its three-year restoration project.
Last year, the Constitution was in dry dock following the major overhaul - missing its annual July Fourth trip into Boston Harbor.
The annual July Fourth voyage is in honor of those who served, sacrificed and fought for our independence.
People will be able to tour The Constitution starting at 1 p.m. Wednesday.
Things went a little bit sideways Saturday night at Tucson Speedway for local stock car driver Brian O'Brien (Photo courtesy Kristi O'Brien).
TransCanada Corp. says it plans to invest $2 billion to expand its Nova natural gas pipeline system, as it looks to transport more of the fuel from prolific Western Canadian fields. The Calgary-based company says the proposed expansion is a response to demand from producers operating in the Montney, Duvernay and Deep Basin formations which straddle or are near the B.C.-Alberta boundary.
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For all the ways the judge in Bill Cosby's sexual assault trial has streamlined the case inside the courtroom, the frenzy outside grows larger and wilder each day of jury deliberations. The media presence, large but manageable during five days of testimony last week, has ballooned as the verdict seems near. Hotel rooms are sold out ...
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Breckinridge, CO (ABC) - A moose on the loose caught several skiers and snowboarders by surprise as it galloped headlong down a run at Breckenridge Ski Resort in Colorado.
Cheri Luther was snowboarding on Friday when she saw he moose approaching and she shot video of the large animal coming towards her.
Luther, who kept snowboarding, is heard saying in the video, “Oh, my god, I don't know where to go” before screaming as the moose runs by her.
Resort officials said no one was hurt, and the encounter was a good reminder that skiers and snowboarders share the mountain with wildlife.
In late December, a rare lynx strolled across the Purgatory resort in southwestern Colorado, walking through a crowd of skiers and snowboarders who stopped to take videos.
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* SAYS ‍APPROVED SUB-DIVISION OF SHARES OF CO IN 1:10 RATIO
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3-year-old King Knight has been found safe after the car he was in was stolen Monday afternoon.
The suspect, 17-year-old "Mike", is in custody for questioning.
King was inside a 2000 gray Chevy Impala on Will-O-Wood Boulevard in South Jackson when it was stolen. It was recovered a short time later at Cypress Point Apartments on Hospital Drive.
We will update the story as more information is released.
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February 14, 2017, 6:36 PM | National Security Adviser Michael Flynn’s resignation led Democrats to call for a bipartisan investigation, while House Republicans are staying away from the issue. GOPers in the Senate say they will call Flynn to testify. Nancy Cordes reports.
Hampton Police officers responded to a robbery complaint in the 100 block of Maplewood Street around 3:20 p.m. The victim, a 52-year-old Hampton man, told officers that he was approached by an unknown man. The man allegedly pulled out a gun and demanded property from the victim.
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Flood Watch posted across northeast Kansas through Saturday morning. We may see 2” of additional precipitation between now and then.
TOPEKA FORECAST
Today: Cloudy with occasional showers and a high at 82.
Tonight: A line of showers and storms will move in overnight, with a low at 58.
Saturday: Showers early and then clearing with a high at 75.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high at 82.
REGIONAL FORECAST
Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high at 84. South wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Friday Night: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 4am. Some of the storms could be severe. Low at 54.
Saturday: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high at 76.
Saturday Night: Clear, with a low at 51.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 81.
A Jim E. Hamilton Correctional Center escapee was caught Monday night in Tulsa.
The Oklahoma Department of Corrections said agents with the DOC Officer of Fugitive Apprehension and Investigations, with assistance from Tulsa police officers, caught Troy Peiffer.
On Dec. 16, Peiffer walked away from the center in Hodgen. He was arrested in the 21st Street and Memorial Road area of Tulsa. The DOC said he had been living homeless in Tulsa, and a Tulsa area nonprofit tipped off the DOC, "noting that a homeless man matching his description had been using its services under an assumed name," the DOC said.
He was incarcerated for failing to register as a sex offender with his sex offense conviction being out of Pennsylvania.
"This just goes to show that if you walk or run away from one of our facilities, we will find you and, ultimately, arrest you," ODOC Director Joe M. Allbaugh said.
JEHCC is a minimum-security male facility with a capacity of 730 inmates.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - DEWB AG:
* ANNOUNCED ON SUNDAY THAT IT HAS ENTERED INTO NEGOTIATIONS FOR THE SALE OF ITS SHARES IN NANOTRON TECHNOLOGIES GMBH
* SENSERA LIMITED AIMS TO ACQUIRE 100% OF NANOTRON TECHNOLOGIES GMBH AT A TOTAL PURCHASE PRICE OF 6.4 MILLION EUROS
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A ball held at Kenwick Park Hotel near Louth in aid of LIVES raised £1,900.
Eighty-one guests enjoyed the event and took part in an auction and raffle followed by dancing to Starstruck Live.
Organisers wish to thank everyone who attended - and the companies, shops and individuals who donated auction lots and prizes.
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Huntington’s disease is a neurological disorder caused by a genetic mutation that appears before people are born. If that’s the case, why don’t people with this mutation show signs of the illness until decades later? Could it be making changes we don’t know about?
Dr. Ali Brivanlou, professor of molecular embryology and stem cell biology at The Rockefeller University, wanted to find out. Using a technique for growing human embryos from stem cells in the lab, Dr. Brivanlou discovered the mutation that causes the disease makes invisible changes much sooner than initially thought—in the earliest stages of embryonic development. He joins Ira to discuss how he made this discovery what it could mean for future treatments.
April 24(Reuters) - Anhui Yingjia Distillery Co Ltd :
* Says it changed the accounting policy due to national policy requirement
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YORK SPRINGS, Pa. (WHTM) – Part of Route 15 is closed in York County due to a crash.
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May 2 Canadian e-commerce software maker Shopify Inc, reported a 75 percent jump in quarterly revenue, as more merchants used its platform to set up and manage online stores.
Net loss widened to $13.6 million, or 15 cents per share in the first quarter ended March 31, from $8.9 million, or 11 cents per share, a year earlier.
Ottawa-based Shopify, which went public two years ago, said on Tuesday revenue rose to $127.4 million from $72.7 million. (Reporting by John Benny in Bengaluru; Editing by Sai Sachin Ravikumar)
SEATTLE (AP) — Amazon, Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway and the New York bank JPMorgan Chase are teaming up to create health care company "free from profit-making incentives and constraints."
Buffett, in a prepared statement Tuesday, called the skyrocketing costs of health care in the U.S. the "hungry tapeworm on the American economy."
The ambitious goal, they say, is in the early planning stages, but the seismic nature of the announcement sent a shockwave through the health industry.
Shares of health care companies are falling in early trading.
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Chart of the day: We're spending less on entertainment — with one big exception
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Holidays are Australians' biggest entertainment expense, and we're splashing out more than ever on overseas trips in particular.
Australians spent around $172 a week on recreation in 2015-16, according to the ABS household expenditure survey, released last year.
That's a slight fall from 2009-10, when recreational spending was $184 a week.
Households spent $76 a week on holidays in 2015-16, almost 30 per cent more than in 2009-10, with spending on overseas holidays up 50 per cent.
The biggest spending fall was on TVs: households spent nearly 60 per cent less on those than in 2009-10.
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We Love... Gareth Southgate’s waistcoat at the England VS Columbia game. (And, in fact, all England games.) We are not alone: Marks & Spencer, which makes the £65 waistcoat sported by Southgate, has reported that sales of waistcoats have risen 35% since the tournament kicked off.
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Why It Works... The formal wear worn by England’s football manager looks smart yet effortless. Adding a blazer would have looked too stuffy for the match, but the waistcoat shows that Southgate means business.
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RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazilian health authorities are urging Carnival visitors to stick to celebrations in the city of Rio de Janeiro and avoid sightseeing at waterfalls and forests where yellow fever has been detected.
Rio state Health Secretary Luiz Antonio Teixeira Junior said on Tuesday that there have been no recent cases of the disease in urban areas and that the risk of contagion in touristic parts of Rio is "nearly zero."
Brazil is vaccinating more than 20 million people against yellow fever to control a budding outbreak, and the secretary says Rio state alone has vaccinated more than 8 million.
Brazil's Health Ministry says 130 cases have been confirmed across the country and 53 people have died in the current outbreak.
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Linus Torvalds' Subsurface 4.6 Open-Source Divelog App Gets First Beta Release
Linus Torvalds himself had the pleasure of announcing the release of Subsurface 4.6 Beta 1 this week on his Google+ account, and it looks like the upcoming major release promises great new features and improvements to the multiplatform application designed for tracking single or multi-tank dives using air, TriMix, and Nitrox. Notable changes include improved handling of slow network connections when attempting to store data in the cloud, along with the implementation of the "--cloud-timeout=" command-line argument for adding extra time to the cloud storage connectivity. There's also support for importing DAN DL7 files from other apps.
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Fred Blow, of Weston Hills, sowed potatoes for the 58th consecutive year at Ostlers Farm in the village.
Hefirst worked for the family in 1909, when he was still at school, and is the third generation of his family to work on the Ostlers’ land.
“He is invaluable to us,” said Mr C Ostler. What Fred doesn’t know about potatoes and the land he works on at Weston Hills isn’t worth knowing.”
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - A prosecutor has asked the Ohio Supreme Court to set a new execution date for a murder convict who survived a botched execution attempt in 2009.
Cuyahoga County prosecutor Michael O'Malley said in a Monday filing death row inmate Romell Broom has stalled his execution for seven years with appeals.
The state stopped Broom's execution after two hours in September 2009 when executioners failed to find a usable vein following 18 attempts to insert needles.
Last year, the U.S. Supreme Court turned away Broom's arguments a second attempt would amount to cruel and unusual punishment and double jeopardy.
Broom has denied abducting, raping and killing 14-year-old Tryna Middleton in Cleveland in 1984. He was convicted by a jury and was sentenced to death. His attorney hasn't returned a message seeking comment.
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The Farm Rescue farm aid nonprofit in the Plains has reached another milestone.
The organization this week is delivering donated hay to south central North Dakota rancher Doug Bichler. He lost his right arm in a hay baling machine accident this past summer, while also dealing with devastating drought.
It's the 500th case for Farm Rescue since it was started in 2005.
Farm Rescue provides free physical labor for farmers and ranchers in need in the Dakotas, Minnesota, Iowa, Montana and Nebraska. Founder Bill Gross says he considers it an honor to have been able to help 500 farm families who have experienced crises.
Bichler is still recovering from his ordeal and says the assistance from Farm Rescue will help him keep his herd of cattle through the winter.
December 11, 2017, 7:00 AM | California's massive Thomas Fire races north into Santa Barbara county, forcing thousands more people from their homes. Also, on the day before Alabama's Senate special election, candidates are making final campaign pushes. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Get the Eye Opener delivered straight to your inbox.
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President Donald Trump is set to deliver remarks on the opioid crisis at New Hampshire's Manchester Community College on Monday.
At the event, Trump is expected to outline a plan to fight the drug epidemic that urges Congress to strengthen laws against drug traffickers.
The yet-to-be-released proposal has already received considerable attention and debate after Andrew Bremberg, director of the White House Domestic Policy Council, told reporters Sunday that the plan "will include stiffer penalties for high-intensity drug traffickers, including the death penalty for some," according to CNN.
White House counselor Kellyanne Conway on Monday said reports that the plan proposes executing drug dealers is a ''complete misrepresentation," the Associated Press reported.
Two Indian nationals have been arrested for possessing heroin in the seas off Talaimannar.
The stock of heroin weighing 423.9 milligrams was uncovered by the Navy, upon searching a suspicious boat in the seas off Adam’s Bridge, police said.
The two apprehended Indian Nationals were handed over to Talaimannar Police and they will be produced before the Mannar Magistrate today (03).
Abuja – Nigerian international Hope Akpan has linked up with English League one outfit, Bradford City, on a two-year contract from Burton Albion.
Akpan, 26, joined the football club on a free transfer, becoming the club’s ninth signing of the summer.
The midfielder, who has been capped at international level by Nigeria, has now joined up with his new team mates at their pre-season Cheshire training camp.
He said: “We are really pleased to get Hope into the building,” Bradford City head coach, Michael Collins was quoted as saying on the club’s official website.
“We already had excellent quality in that area (midfield), but Hope will add to that whilst also offering a strong physical presence.
“The intensity of the league demands we have quality in all departments to cope, and we feel like we are getting there now.”(NAN)
Brandy and prosecco are easy friends, and you can riff on the two with little fear of failure. The Jack Rose is a great US cocktail that features Applejack, an apple brandy; I’ve substituted it here for calvados. The residual sugar in extra-dry prosecco adds a welcome fruity sparkle. Serves one.
45ml calvados
8ml grenadine
15ml freshly squeezed lemon juice
60ml extra-dry prosecco
1 lemon twist, to garnish
Put the calvados, grenadine and lemon juice into a shaker filled with ice. Shake hard, then strain into a coupe or cocktail glass. Top with prosecco and garnish with lemon.
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Scientists at Switzerland's EPFL are continuing their efforts to one day reverse paraplegia in humans by making rats with spinal cord injuries walk again. Scientists led by Grégoire Courtine are helping the rodents control their otherwise paralysed back legs with the help of robot-assisted rehabilitation and electrochemical spinal cord stimulation.
The stores, at 4955 Golden Gate Parkway in Golden Gate near Naples and 19400 Cochran Blvd. in Port Charlotte, are among more than 30 Sears and Kmarts that will shut their doors between late March and mid-April. Six other Kmarts will close across Florida, a half-dozen employees told Business Insider.
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STOCKHOLM, April 28 Home appliance maker Electrolux reported a bigger than expected rise in first-quarter operating earnings on Friday and said it was stepping up cost efficiency measures in the face of mounting headwinds from rising raw material prices.
The Swedish company also stood by its outlook for markets in both Europe and North America.
The company said operating earnings rose to 1.54 billion Swedish crowns ($174.26 million) from a year-ago 1.27 billion to come in ahead of a mean forecast of 1.33 billion in a poll of analysts. ($1 = 8.8374 Swedish crowns) (Reporting by Niklas Pollard and Johannes Hellstrom)
Quarterback Shea Patterson's time in Oxford is over.
The sophomore announced his intentions to transfer to Michigan.
Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh has had his eyes on Patterson since sanctions were levied on Ole Miss, marking them as ineligible for a bowl game once again in 2018 and allowing players to transfer.
Patterson played in 10 games for the Rebels over two seasons, throwing for 23 touchdowns.
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The following is a list of ongoing events that are open to the public. To list an event, email [email protected].
Silvermine Guild Member Show, to Feb. 4, 1037 Silvermine Road. For more information, call 203-966-9700 ext. 20 or visit www.silvermineart.org.
Carriage Barn 38th Annual Photography Show, to Feb. 18, Waveny Park. Gallery hours are Wednesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m. For information, call 203-594-3638.
Silvermine Arts Center three exhibitions: Annual Members Show introduces 17 artists; Judith Steinberg’s exhibit, Memories and Desire, and Dan and Jill Burkholder’s mixed-media photography exhibition, Two of a Kind. All run to Feb. 4, 1037 Silvermine Road. For information, call 203-966-9700.
Manchester Farmers’ Market
The Manchester Farmers Market will be held on Thursday, June 15, from 3 to 6 p.m. in Adams Park in downtown Manchester. Shoppers will find a vast selection of local produce, breads, cheeses, meats, prepared foods, and crafts. Visit our free kids’ activity tent. This week, music will be performed by returning performer and guitarist Jon Clinch. The market runs every Thursday, rain or shine.They accept credit, debit, EBT, Crop Cash and Farm to Family coupons. Ample parking is available nearby: look for our parking lot signs, or park on the street next to the market. For more email Krysta at mfmvermont@gmail.com.
Vectren unveils its smart meter program. The digital upgrade is part of the company’s overall strategy for a smart energy future. 150,000 new meters will be installed throughout the next year.
Vectren officials say the smart meters will quickly detect power outages. Customers can also expect fewer estimated bills, faster service, and usage alerts. There will be no immediate cost for the upgrade.
Homeowners will be notified when the work begins and it will only take about five to 10 minutes for the installation.
Installation will begin in January 2018.
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One person is recovering after being shot early Saturday morning at a Columbia strip club.
Deputies say just before 4 a.m., a person was shot in the lower body at Laroice Gentleman's Club on Carrie Anderson Road. The victim is reported to have suffered non-life threatening injuries.
A suspect has not yet been identified.
If you have any information about this incident, you are urged to contact Crimestoppers in any of the following ways:
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Your identity will be kept anonymous, and if your tip leads to an arrest, you could be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000.
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Dejan Lovren was arguably at fault for Roma's first goal against Liverpool
Liverpool ran out 5-2 winners in the Champions League semi-final first-leg clash at Anfield.
However, it could have been so much better for Jurgen Klopp’s side.
Liverpool conceded two goals inside the last 10 minutes to give Roma a glimmer of hope going into the second leg in Rome next Wednesday.
Edin Dzeko scored the first after Lovren failed to prevent a Radja Nainggolan pass reaching the former Manchester City man.
Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard is on the verge of reaching a career milestone and setting franchise mark.
Lillard is 12 points away from not only reaching 10,000 career points, but becoming the fastest player in franchise history to do so.
The three-time All-Star has 9,988 points in 440 career games and will likely eclipse the 10,000-point mark when Portland faces the Toronto Raptors on Friday.
Currently seventh on the Blazers' all-time scoring list, Lillard needs 16 points to pass Jim Paxson (10,003) for sixth.
Upon reaching that mark, Lillard will be one of four active NBA players -- along with LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony and Kevin Durant -- to score 10,000 points in their first six seasons.
Here's a look at the top 10 scores in Trail Blazers history:
1. Clyde Drexler 18,040
2. LaMarcus Aldridge 12,562
3. Terry Porter 11,330
4. Clifford Robinson 10,405
5. Jerome Kersey 10,067
6. Jim Paxson 10,003
7. Damian Lillard 9,988
8. Geoff Petrie 9,732
9. Mychal Thompson 9,215
10. Rasheed Wallace 9,119
After roughly 10 months of legal wrangling and a nine-day trial in May, a federal judge on Wednesday ruled the winner of the white marlin division in the White Marlin Open was not entitled to the record $2.8 million payout after opining the angler, captain and crew were indeed deceptive on post-tournament polygraph exams. Last August, tournament officials discovered a potential rules violation that would ultimately disqualify the winner in the white marlin division, a 76.5-pounder caught by angler Phillip Heasley on the Kallianassa out of Naples, Fla.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A Tennessee legislative panel has changed and passed Gov. Bill Haslam's transportation bill, which Senate Majority Leader Mark Norris says would ensure people save more in food tax cuts than they'd pay in a gas tax hike.
Norris called the bill a compromise with Haslam as the Senate Transportation and Safety Committee passed it by a 7-1 margin Monday.
Over three years, Norris said the gas tax would increase 6 cents a gallon and the diesel tax would jump 10 cents a gallon. Initially, Haslam proposed a 7-cent gas tax increase and 12-cent diesel hike.
Norris said the food tax would decrease to 4 percent from 5 percent under current law.
In the House, a committee has previously removed fuel tax hikes to rely on sales taxes for road projects.
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Jordan Matthews suffered an immediate setback in his Buffalo Bills career following a trade from the Philadelphia Eagles.
Newly acquired wide receiver Jordan Matthews is considered "week-to-week" after suffering a chest injury in his first practice with the Buffalo Bills.
The Bills traded for Matthews in a deal with the Philadelphia Eagles last week after jettisoning Sammy Watkins to the Los Angeles Rams. Ironically, Buffalo will travel to Philadelphia on Thursday for a preseason game.
Buffalo announced on Monday that Matthews had sustained a chip fracture in his sternum.
The Bills sent cornerback Ronald Darby to the Eagles for Matthews and a 2018 third-round pick.
Monday, April 17, 2017
Mayor Andy Berke was sworn in for a second four-year term at the Tivoli Theatre on Monday afternoon.
City Council members also took their oaths in a brief ceremony.
When the City Council meets on Tuesday, it will be the first session for Erskine Oglesby, Demetrus Coonrod, Anthony Byrd and Darrin Ledford.
Returning council members are Russell Gilbert, Carol Berz, Jerry Mitchell, Ken Smith and Chip Henderson.
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Paul is in the kitchen with Richard Hyman, the owner and chef at Fenix Restaurant in Lodi, as he prepares for Feast at the Fox. This event is Stockton's highly anticipated Farm to Table event hosted at the Fox Theatre on May 11.
Tickets can be purchased here.
The youth in Yumbe district have voiced their dissatisfaction over what they described as discrimination on part of government – and in favour of the refugees that are in their area.
The youth who were led by the District vice chairperson of the NRM AchileTwaibu expressed concern over the preferential treatment given to refugees by the
district leadership.
The youth accused District Police Commissioner Wadia Manase of orchestrating such bias and called for hid resignation.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California would lift some of the secrecy surrounding reports on shootings and other use of force by police under a bill advancing in the Legislature.
Senators on Wednesday approved allowing public release of records when police officers are found to have improperly used force or discharged a firearm, committed sexual assaults on the job, or have been dishonest in their official duties.
Democratic state Sen. Nancy Skinner of Berkeley says her bill would help restore public trust in police during a time of national angst over shootings of minorities by police. She says current California law is among the nation’s most secretive.
Republican Sen. Jeff Stone of Temecula says the disclosure could open officers to more attacks and criticism.
The measure was sent to the Assembly on a 25-11 vote.
Mississippi's governor has signed the nation's tightest abortion restrictions into law.Republican Gov. Phil Bryant signed House Bill 1510 on Monday afternoon. It becomes law immediately and bans most abortions after 15 weeks' gestation. Bryant has frequently said he wants Mississippi to be the "safest place in America for an unborn child."The law's only exceptions are if a fetus has health problems making it "incompatible with life" outside of the womb at full term, or if a pregnant woman's life or a "major bodily function" is threatened by pregnancy. Pregnancies resulting from rape and incest aren't exempted.Abortion rights advocates are calling the law unconstitutional because it limits abortion before fetuses can live outside the womb. The owner of Mississippi's only abortion clinic opposes the law and has pledged to sue.
The man who allegedly shot and killed his neighbor in Winlock on the 23rd of this month is now in jail, booked after having spent several days under medical care and observation. Randolph Thomas Graham, 58, of Winlock is now being held on a charge of aggravated first-degree murder, charged with killing his neighbor in his driveway. It’s alleged that Graham pulled up to his home in the 400 block of Meier Road shortly after 8 pm on the 23rd, as Randy Lester, 44, and his 15 year-old son were playing basketball in their driveway. Lewis County Deputies say that Graham pulled a gun and fired several rounds in the direction of Lester, killing him. The 15 year-old ran for safety, and to alert other family members. Graham went into his home and then was involved in a standoff for several hours. The investigation is continuing, while Graham is held without bail.
For the last three seasons, South Carolina has been the top program in the country when it comes to attendance in women’s basketball games.
Syrian Kurds reacted with rage to videos showing Turkish-backed rebels mutilating and filming the body of a fallen female Kurdish fighter.
The young woman, Barin Kobani, joined the YPJ's all-women unit in 2015, and was fighting the Turks in northwest Syria when she was killed earlier this week.
According to Kurdish officials, the Turkish forces "played with her corpse" and mutilated it. Videos show Kobani's bloodied body with what seems to be cuts in the torso, surrounded by a group of Turkish rebels.
An unconfirmed report said Kobani was captured alive and then killed.
Turkey has not commented on the incident, but Kurdish authorities said they hold the Turkish government responsible, and called the perpetrators "Syria's terrorist allies."
The Syrian National Council condemned the mutilation and called to "punish those responsible."
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ZION NATIONAL PARK — A trail at Utah's Zion National Park remains closed after a second rock fall occurred in the area in two days.
Park spokeswoman Aly Baltrus says the Hidden Canyon Trail will stay shuttered on the July 4 holiday and at least through the following day until a hazard geologist can examine the area and the trail can be cleared.
A rock fall first occurred Monday afternoon in a 45-foot section of the strenuous trail where hikers must hold onto chains.
A second rock fall occurred Tuesday.
No injuries occurred in either rock fall.
Kings for the Second Time; The Grant Napear Show with Doug Christie - 10/6On the Friday edition of the Grant Napear Show with Doug Christie, the fellas talk the Kings 2nd preseason game against the Spurs tonight, what to expect from the different line ups, including the young guns probably getting the bulk of the night. Plus a little NFL, as the fellas give their picks, lock and upset.
Since elementary school we have been told that breakfast is “The most important meal of the day.”
At last Thursday’s Southern Boone Chamber of Commerce quarterly breakfast, Ashland’s Paula Vandelicht told chamber members that it is easy to eat a quick, healthy breakfast and “power up” for a day at the office.
Vandelicht, who has been a dietician for Hy-Vee grocery stores in Columbia for the past 12 years, emphasized to the business crowd that with a little planning and some new ideas, they could get the morning nutrition they need.
“You can make some oatmeal or steel-cut oats, put some fruit in it or nuts and raisins. This will make you feel full longer, throughout the morning,” Vandelicht said.
Another breakfast idea emphasized was eating yogurt with some fruit tossed in such as blueberries.
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WASHINGTON — Justin Trudeau says he pushed for an exemption on Canadian steel and aluminum imports to the United States during his phone call this week with Vice-President Mike Pence.
The prime minister says the government is pushing the U.S. on multiple economic fronts, including getting a deal on a renegotiated NAFTA.
President Donald Trump is threatening to slap potentially crippling steel and aluminium tariffs on Canada, Mexico and other countries when their exemptions are due to expire Friday.
That is on top of intense effort by Canada, the U.S. and Mexico to get a deal on a renegotiated North American Free Trade Agreement in time for the current iteration of the U.S. Congress, and ahead of what's expected to be a turning-point election in Mexico on July 1.
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NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — New Oklahoma football coach Lincoln Riley has hired Ruffin McNeill as assistant head coach and defensive tackles coach.
Riley and McNeill go way back. Riley was offensive coordinator at East Carolina for five seasons while McNeill was the head coach, and the two had previously worked together at Texas Tech. McNeill was assistant head coach and defensive line coach at Virginia last season.
Calvin Thibodeaux, who has spent the last two seasons as Oklahoma’s defensive line coach, now will focus on defensive ends. Riley said he plans to finalize other coaching staff titles in the coming days.
The 33-year-old Riley was promoted from offensive coordinator to head coach last week after longtime coach Bob Stoops abruptly stepped down.
The school announced the move on Wednesday.
Noel Paul Stookey: one-third of legendary folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary, accomplished songwriter, longtime Maine resident, and now, YouTube parodist.
Stookey, never shy about his political beliefs, yesterday released a video of himself performing a parody of the classic ballad “Unforgettable,” retitled “Impeachable” and dedicated to — who else? — President Donald Trump. Citing, among other things, the Trump administration’s still unfolding array of ties to Russian interests, Stookey concludes that the president is highly “impeachable.”
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Swan Mountain Road will be closed from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday and 8 a.m. to noon, Wednesday, according to the Summit County Road and Bridge Department.
The closure is to allow crews to install a guardrail, and drivers should plan to use alternate routes.
While crews are working, the road will be closed to traffic in both directions, from Farmer's Korner to the entrance of the Snake River Inlet Trailhead, just west of Glen Cove.
Access from Highway 6 to Summit Cove and Glen Cove will not be affected, according to the department.
Insurer Wants Quick Win In Faulty Pipeline Coverage Dispute
Law360, Los Angeles (October 6, 2017, 9:46 PM EDT) -- A Travelers unit on Friday urged a Texas federal court to quickly rule that it doesn’t have to cover steel pipe manufacturer Tex-Tube Co.’s costs to defend a lawsuit over an alleged defect in a section of a pipeline, contending that the underlying action doesn’t assert any claims for accidental property damage under the terms of Tex-Tube’s policy.
Tex-Tube is contending that its commercial general liability insurance policy with Travelers Indemnity Co. subsidiary Phoenix Insurance Co. requires the insurer to defend the company in the underlying...
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GENEVA (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump’s nominee to head the U.N. migration agency acknowledges a controversy over his social media posts about Muslims and other topics, but insists “retweets are not endorsements” and says he wants to be judged on his actions as a humanitarian.
Ken Isaacs spoke with reporters Monday as International Organization for Migration member states prepare to elect a successor to William Lacy Swing as director-general in June.
An intergovernmental body that became a U.N.-related agency two years ago, IOM has had only one director-general who wasn’t American since its creation in 1951.
Isaacs, a vice president at the evangelical Christian humanitarian organization Samaritan’s Purse, led by Pastor Franklin Graham, pointed to his track record in the field and as a manager, saying IOM’s work is “in my wheelhouse.”
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Four Lorain County communities are teaming up on an effort to revitalize the Lake Erie shore.
The “Rock the Lake” plan was unveiled yesterday, showing new lakefront trails, a marina and new homes in Avon Lake, Sheffield Lake, Lorain and Vermilion. Supporters of the project did not talk about the pricetag, but say investment into the lakefront is important.
A body has been found in the area where crews have been searching for a missing Cincinnati man.
Perry Loh, 45, was last seen near Lake Carnico, near Carlisle, Kentucky, earlier this month.
Fire Chief James Biddle said search teams had planned to head out to the lake with cadaver dogs today, but a fisherman found a body floating in the water before they arrived, according to WLEX.
The coroner has been called to the scene.
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Even in the aftermath of the Indianapolis Colts’ first preseason game, there are enough factors available to determine who played well and who didn’t.
There were several players worth noting during the Colts’ opening game this preseason but we have narrowed it down to three winners and losers each so let’s take a look at who’s stock rose and whose took a hit.
Winner: Jabaal Sheard
Sheard was signed in free agency at the expense of $25 million to elevate the Colts’ pass rushing group. Against the Lions, we got a good glimpse at what the 6-foot-2 and 255-pound pass rusher can do.
Per to Pro Football Focus, Sheard produced two quarterback pressures and one run stop in limited action. If he’s able to consistently do that, it will make things easier for the Colts’ defense.
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Navajo Nation Police have issued an endangered missing child alert and are asking for the public’s assistance and help them locate 3-year-old Tamura Dale.
According to a news release from the Tuba City Police Department, Dale was taken by her mother, Iris Tohonnie, 31, on the night of Monday, Jan. 29, from Tonalea, Arizona, which is about 25 miles southeast of Tuba City on U.S. Highway 160.
Police describe Dale as being 3-feet tall, weighing 36 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair.
A physical description of the mother was not given, but police say she was last seen driving a 2001 tan Lexus RX300 with Arizona license plate number BZG6366.
Police stated in their release that Dale may be in danger and are urging the public to call them at 928-283-3111/3112, or 911.
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Elvis had the look, Little Richard had the scream — but it was Bo Diddley who had the all-important beat. March marks the 60th anniversary of Diddley’s self-titled debut single,...
These bikes are being donated to Toys for Tots, which will then be placed under the Christmas trees of some very excited children.
A Romanian serviceman furls the NATO flag after Britain's Defense Minister Michael Fallon's visit at the Mihail Kogalniceanu air base in Romania, Wednesday, June 14, 2017. Britain's defense minister praised Romanian and British pilots for protecting the Black Sea region from "the persistent threat of Russian aggression," saying that Britain remains committed to NATO and the European security. Vadim Ghirda AP Photo
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The stock market had a bit of a bad day today:
Donald Trump didn’t mention this in his tweetbragging about the economy today, and liberals are so damn honest that every mention I’ve seen is about how this isn’t really his fault anyway. Which is true. But would it kill us to rub Trump’s nose in this for a day before acknowledging that?
Of course, there might be another reason for downplaying this. The Nunes memo is turning out to be even more dishonest and empty-headed than we suspected, and it looks to me like it’s now Democrats who want to keep it in the news. I’d like to say that this time Republicans have finally gone too far, but I’ve at least thought that a few dozen times before. We’ll see.
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- Vyacheslav Volodin, the speaker of Russia's lower house of parliament, has backed the idea of passing a law to punish people for offending the country's president. The bill, if passed, would allow the authorities to tighten control over online publications in particular, the daily says.
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- Russia's Federal Security Service has asked commercial banks to share information with the National Coordinating Centre for Computer Incidents to improve overall security and ensure better coordination with law enforcement agencies.
- Russian travel agencies reported a hike in sales of plane tickets to the United States in January, something they attributed to positive coverage in the Russian media of U.S. President Donald Trump.
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Kane scored a power-play goal on a game-high nine shots in Monday's Game 3 overtime loss to the Predators.
Obviously among the league's most explosive scorers, Kane has surprisingly been quieted for much of these first three games by Nashville netminder Pekka Rinne. Kane's ripped 18 shots on goal, but he only has this lone tally to show for it. He'll enter Thursday's Game 4 with even more pressure to produce, as the Blackhawks are on the verge of elimination.
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Quite a lot of people were happy to see 2016 depart, and to ring on the promise of a new year, Icelanders did what they usually do: blow up fireworks by the hundreds of tonnes.
Here is a sample of the celebrations as they unfolded in Reykjavík. From all of us at Grapevine, we wish you all the best that 2017 will have to offer.
Angola goes to the polls on August 23 and the ruling People's Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) is fielding a different candidate for the first time in 38 years. As Kate King reports, the opposition is hoping to capitlise on the election by highlighting the government's poor economic record.
The parents of this 7-week old red wolf pup keep an eye on their offspring at the Museum of Life and Science in Durham, N.C. Federal wildlife officials say the only wild population of endangered red wolves is unsustainable and could be wiped out within years.
An estimated 2 – 4 inches of rain in the area early Monday morning caused numerous instances of flooding of roads and some people awoke to find their homes flooded. TxDOT in Paris reported that parts of Hwy 271 between Paris and Pattonville were closed at various locations because of high water. There was major flooding along Loop 286 near the Campbell Soup plant.
Tthe National Treatment Purchase Fund has said more than 678,800 patients were waiting for hospital care at the end of September in Ireland.
The figure represents an increase of 19,000 on the previous month, according to RTÉ News.
More than 101,460 were waiting for inpatient or day case treatment.
Some lists saw reductions, for example the numbers waiting to be seen by a consultant at an outpatient clinic were down slightly on August figures but remained above 495,000.
A further 10,317 are temporarily unfit or unable to attend due to clinical or personal reasons.
SAN BRUNO, Calif. (AP)  The West Coast Conference has hired former Pac-12 executive Gloria Nevarez as the league's new commissioner.
The WCC announced Monday that Nevarez will replace Lynn Holzman and become the fourth full-time commissioner in conference history. Holzman left in January to become NCAA vice president for women's basketball.
Nevarez spent the last eight years with the Pac-12, where she served as the senior associate commissioner and senior woman administrator overseeing all Pac-12 championships with the exception of football.
Nevarez was the league's primary liason for men's basketball where she played a comprehensive role overseeing officiating, scheduling, television issues management, event management and the student-athlete experience.
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A video (above) captured by an eye-witness to a bizarre incident shows a car hanging in a vertical position on a rain-washed, tree-lined road, as a storm rages on.
The freak accident took place in West Suffield, Connecticut, United States, when the car reportedly got tangled in a power cable hanging loose from a broken telephone pole as rain lashed down heavily. Stuck inside the car were a woman and her two children, aged four and five years. “We could see the telephone pole break and fall in front of us. And I couldn’t stop and we ended up getting tangled up in the wires,” Lisa Beaulieu said.
“We were really scared,” she continued. “I was worried we were going to fall, the cable was going to break or the wire was live.” But the mother and her children were rescued safely from the vehicle by the local fire department. A Facebook post (below) by the department offers photographs and details on the incident.
April 24 (Reuters) - Zhongfu Straits Pingtan Development :
* SAYS IT AND UNIT TO SIGN AGREEMENT TO TRANSFER TOURISM FIRM TO SINOER MEN'S WEAR FOR 385.1 MILLION YUAN ($61.06 million) Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2HNiQZ4 Further company coverage: ($1 = 6.3065 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell has reiterated that ace Jimmy Nelson will not resume throwing until spring training and won't be ready for opening day as he comes back from a shoulder injury.
Nelson was 12-6 with a 3.49 ERA last season. The right-hander was hurt Sept. 8 diving back to first after rounding the base after getting a single.
"I talked to him last week, he's doing great and he's very encouraged by how he's recovering," Counsell said Monday at the winter meetings. "Look, the loss of Jimmy Nelson, it hurts. I knew when it happened, I said this is going to hurt more in 2018 than it does the last five starts."
"But in 2018 when you go back to a 25-man roster and you lose a guy that's pitching into the seventh inning three times a month, through the seventh inning, that's when it hurts," he said.
Tyrone have named their team to face Dublin this Saturday in Division 1 of the Allianz Football League.
There are five changes to the team which lost to Galway last weekend.
Ciaran McLaughlin makes his national league debut coming in at corner back.
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Cathal McCarron returns alongside McLaughlin in the full-back line.
While Declan Mc Clure, Richie Donnelly and Lee Brennan also come back into the starting 15.
TYRONE: Niall Morgan; Ciaran McLaughlin, Cathal McCarron, Hugh Pat McGeary; Tiernan McCann, Padraig Hampsey, Peter Harte; Mattie Donnelly, Declan McClure; Richard Donnelly, Niall Sludden, Kieran McGeary; Lee Brennan, Cathal McShane, Connor McAliskey.
Victoria Parker, 19, is vying for a chance to land on the cover of Jetset Magazine. Voting ends Wednesday, June 14. Alamogordo teen competing in 2017 Jetset Magazine cover model search Victoria Parker, 19, is vying for a chance to land on the cover of Jetset Magazine.
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Merck’s drug failure deals further blow to Alzheimer’s theory
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A Halifax-area man who admitted to burning his girlfriend's body but insisted he didn't kill her has had his murder conviction overturned. Calnen claimed his live-in girlfriend died after taking a swing at him in anger, missed, and accidentally fell down the stairs.
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Preschool children from the Daybreak Star Center perform at a celebration of Indigenous Peoples’ Day Monday, Oct. 10, 2016, at Seattle's City Hall. Seattle began observing Indigenous Peoples’ Day in 2014 to promote the well-being and growth of Seattle’s American Indian and Indigenous community. Elaine Thompson AP
Every entrepreneur believes that their product or service is memorable, and that every customer will quickly see the advantage over competitors. Yet true product differentiation in the eye of the customer is rarely achieved. According to an old survey by Bain & Company, 80% of businesses believe they have differentiated offerings, but only 8% of customers agree.
Lugo (elbow) will begin a throwing program Tuesday, Matt Ehalt of The Record reports.
After taking two weeks off to recover from the slight UCL tear in his throwing elbow, Lugo will take the first step in getting back on the mound. He's set to throw from approximately 60 feet Tuesday, and will likely increase his distance gradually in the days to follow. Lugo still appears to be quite a ways off facing hitters, so it seems unlikely that he'll come off the disabled list until at least May.
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Kim’s Zesty Pumpkin Hummus
1 can (15 oz.) chickpeas (garbanzo beans), reserving at least ¼ cup liquid from draining
1 can (15 oz.) pure pumpkin
¼ cup almond butter or honey-roasted peanut butter
1/3 cup fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large (or 2 small) garlic cloves, finely minced
1/3 cup packed chopped cilantro
1 ½ tablespoons brown sugar
1½ teaspoons ground cumin
1 – 1 ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (depending on your personal preference)
¼ teaspoon chipotle chili pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3/4 teaspoon salt
Cilantro to garnish
Place chickpeas, pumpkin and all other ingredients in food processor. Process until smooth. Add 2 tablespoons reserved chickpea liquid and process again. If thinner hummus is desired, add additional chickpea liquid, a couple teaspoons at a time. Serve with multi-grain pita chips or whole grain crackers or any favorite fresh cut-up vegetables.
Makes about 3 cups (12 servings of ¼ cup each)
Recipe created by culinary dietitian and nutritionist Kim Galeaz, RDN CD
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Our nation contemplates war. But in the Beloved Community, international disputes are resolved by peaceful conflict-resolution and reconciliation of adversaries instead of military power. Love and trust will triumph over fear and hatred. Peace with justice will prevail over war and military conflict.
What undergirds current world conflicts? As always, it is the unequal distribution of resources, the poverty for some that comes from the greed of others, the creation of scapegoats and the power-over mentality. We can do better than dropping bombs as our first response. We can harbor the refugee, supply food, water and clothing. We can pray for peace and act for change.
Beth Broadway is President/CEO of InterFaith Works of CNY. This year, the agency's theme is Creating a Civil Society. She invites you to join the dialogues.
The Denver Post's Pedal the Plains event will stay close to the Denver metro area for its sixth edition, winding through Weld and Morgan counties for three days as part of an effort to highlight communities in the Eastern Plains. Starting in the town of Kersey on Sept.
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A national recall of flour due to E. coli concerns has been expanded to include 16 new products.
Health Canada said the recall of Robin Hood flour now includes a number of its other flour sizes and types, plus products by Creative Baker.
A complete list of recalled products can be found here.
The new items were identified during a Canadian Food Inspection Agency safety investigation.
Health Canada said there have been reported illnesses associated with flour, but no confirmed cases linked to the recalled products.
Food contaminated with E. coli may not look or smell spoiled, but can still make you sick. Symptoms can include nausea, vomiting, mild to severe abdominal cramps and watery to bloody diarrhea.
If you have the recalled products at home, you should throw them out or return them.
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Your vacations are probably already booked, so it’s about time you thought about what you’re packing. Amazon’s one-day sale on swimsuits and rash guards can help get you to a stress-free mindset. Men’s, women’s, and kids’ styles are all marked down, but these prices head out to sea at the end of the day.
Here are a few styles to check out, but definitely head to Amazon to see the rest of the markdowns.
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EVERETT, Wash.—Boeing will issue hundreds of layoff notices to engineers in Washington state this week.
The Daily Herald, a newspaper in Everrett, Wash., is reporting that a memo from John Hamilton, vice-president of engineering for Boeing Commercial Airplanes, says the cuts are necessary to stay competitive.
Hamilton also said in the memo that more cuts in engineering could come later this year.
In just over the past year, Boeing Commercial Airplanes reduced its workforce by more than 9,000, mainly through buyouts and retirements.
At the end of March, the division employed nearly 74,200 people, down from over 83,000 at the end of 2015.
The dozen owners of Lamborghini Venenos -- an ultra-rare supercar that cost $4 million and up -- will be receiving some bad news via registered mail: their Italian dream machines are being recalled.
The 12-cylinder, 750-horsepower models that Automobili Lamborghini SpA billed as a “street-legal racing car” are among about 5,900 Aventadors the carmaker will recall worldwide over risks that a fuel system fault could lead to fires, the company said Tuesday.
× Mountainburg To Receive $100,000 From Governor’s Emergency Disaster Fund
MOUNTAINBURG (KFSM) — Mountainburg will receive $100,000 from Governor Asa Hutchinson’s state emergency proclamation fund after a tornado hit the town April 13.
A total of $175,000 will come from the emergency disaster fund, including $42,900 to Howard County for large debris removal, $22,500 to Crawford County for cleanup, and $10,000 to Mulberry for damage to the water treatment facility.
Mountainburg was not declared a disaster area and did not originally qualify to receive state or federal funding. According to Crawford County Emergency Management, to get state assistance there would have to be $228,000 worth of damage to infrastructure such as roads and city structures.
Stay with 5NEWS as we learn more on this developing story.
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The tech, known as ChameleonMask, “uses a real human as a surrogate for another remote user. To do this, a surrogate user wears a mask-shaped display that shows a remote user’s live face, and a voice channel transmits a remote user’s voice.” It looks, to be sure, extremely natural and not unsettling.
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“Human Uber,” developed in Japan, provides a way to attend events remotely using another person’s body. “It’s surprisingly natural” says its inventor, Jin Rekimoto of Sony #emtechasia pic.twitter.com/WZHPVcZ6M0 — will knight (@willknight) January 30, 2018
According to Rekimoto, “Our pilot study confirmed that people could regard the masked person as a right person.” The developers also tested cosplaying as an anime character in real life.
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A BMW has ploughed into a wall of the Old Hall Hotel.
Emergency services were called at 11.33am today, Monday, December 11 after a car crashed into the wall of the oldest hotel in England, on The Square, Buxton.
A Derbyshire Police spokesman said: “We were contacted by the fire brigade at just after 11.30am.
“Rrecovery for a BMW which is not driveable and will need to be dragged from the wall of the Old Hall Hotel has now happened.
“It is too early to comment on any injuries at this stage.”
There is no visible external damage to the hotel. A Derbyshire Fire and Rescue spokesman said: “Two crews from Buxton and the East Midlands Ambulance Service are at The Square, Buxton dealing with an RTC involving four vehicles.
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“No persons trapped. Crews are making scene safe. Please be careful around this area as the road and pathways are particularly icy.”
“A ‘blush gold’ version of iPhone X — once rumored to ship last year — is not only still alive, but entering production, according to a prominent leak source,” Roger Fingas reports for AppleInsider.
“Photos shared by Ben Geskin on Twitter depict both the rear and sides of the device, as well as a matching SIM tray,” Fingas reports. “Geskin commented that the ‘color is real,’ suggesting that Apple appears to have ‘saved it for later.’ He allowed the possibility that it might still be scrapped.”
“At the moment the iPhone X is sold in just two colors, silver and space gray,” Fingas reports. “The iPhone 8 is available in gold as well, while the iPhone 7 comes in five colors.”
D21A – “Blush Gold” iPhone in production. pic.twitter.com/l2xGYIYsCh — Ben Geskin (@VenyaGeskin1) March 19, 2018
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Four decades in vineyards
For most who visit McLeish, the cellar door provides an opportunity to try our wines and meet the team. However, there’s one team member who is very important to the business and few are given the pleasure of meeting him, and that’s Ted, the trusty vineyard manager. Source, Border Chronicle.
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SPRINGFIELD - A male, found deceased in Emerson Wight Park Saturday morning, appears to have suffered a gunshot wound, a spokesman for the Hampden District Attorney's office said Tuesday.
The Springfield Police Department's Major Crimes unit, along with the Hampden District Attorney's office, continues to investigate the victim's death.
The body was discovered by a passerby about 7:15 a.m. The park, which includes a children's playground, is in the heart of the city's South End,
Those who may have been in the area of Emerson Wight Park and Marble Street early Saturday are asked to call text-a-tip by texting the word crime (274637) and type the word solve into the body of the message followed by the tip. The public may also call the Springfield Police Department's Homicide Unit at 413-787-6355.
Claire Foy keeps it chic and sophisticated while attending the 2018 CinemaCon Gala Opening Night Event: Sony Pictures Highlights its 2018 Summer and Beyond Films at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace on Monday (April 23) in Las Vegas.
The 34-year-old actress debuted some never-before-seen footage from her upcoming film The Girl in the Spider’s Web alongside director Fede Álvarez and producers Amy Pascal and Elizabeth Cantillon.
Claire is taking over the role of Lisbeth Salander, the fictional character made famous from The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo series, which was originally played by Rooney Mara.
“Lisbeth is truly special and iconic,” Claire expressed at the event (via Variety). “You can’t really describe her… At her very, very core, she is a survivor.”
The Girl in the Spider’s Web hits theaters in November!
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Adam Entous, national security reporter for the Washington Post, talks with Rachel Maddow about breaking news that Special Counsel Robert Mueller is investigating Donald Trump for possible obstruction of justice in the firing of James Comey.
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Alleviating California's Affordable Housing Crisis: Part 1
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 9:34 AM EDT) -- It’s difficult to open a newspaper these days without reading about the general lack of housing in California and in the Bay Area, particularly the lack of affordable housing. As the California Supreme Court noted at the start of its opinion upholding the San Jose inclusionary housing ordinance recently in Building Industry Association v. City of San Jose (2015) 61 Cal.4th 435 (emphasis added):
Health and Safety Code section 50003, subdivision (a), currently provides: “The Legislature finds and declares that ... there exists within the urban...
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Three people who were injured in an early Sunday morning shooting on the Van Wyck Expressway showed up at the 69th Precinct in Canarsie, Brooklyn to ask for help, police said.
The trio came into the station house at 5:19 a.m. All three of them had gunshot wounds. Police called Emergency Medical Services and the three—two of whose names have not been released—were taken to Brookdale Hospital in Brooklyn for treatment. Sherwood Beverly, 51, of Brownsville, was shot in head and pronounced dead at the hospital.
A 50-year-old woman was shot in the left shoulder and a 50-year-old man was grazed by a bullet on his neck. Both of them are listed in stable condition.
According to police, the shooting took place on the Van Wyck Expressway Service Road near North Conduit Avenue in South Ozone Park. Police have not released an explanation as to why the trio drove for approximately 20 minutes from the scene in Queens to a precinct in Brooklyn.
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A policeman in St. Petersburg was fined nearly $800 for failing to report on his partner’s fatal beating of a suspect while in police custody.
Russia has long faced criticism for its use of brutal force by police, an issue that human rights groups argue is unquantifiable because there is no law explicitly criminalizing torture by police authorities. Almost a quarter of Russians surveyed by the human rights group Public Verdict and Moscow's Metodicheskaya Laboratoriya last year said they witnessed or experienced beatings by police.
On Tuesday, a court in St. Petersburg found Officer Artyom Blyzhkov guilty of abuse of powers and fined him 50,000 rubles ($790), the court system reported on its Telegram channel.
The Lamar Educational Awards Foundation accepted a $24,000 donation from the Fluor Foundation to underwrite STEM programs in Lamar CISD, including a $4000 donation to support STEAM Summer Camp for Girls. Pictured from the left are Tim Palmore , Fluor Senior Project manager; LEAF Executive Director Janice Knight; and Barbara Jones, Fluor Senior Manager, Community and Public Affairs. (Submitted photo)
NEW YORK May 2 Cate Blanchett, Sally Field and Bette Midler received best actress nominations in Broadway's Tony Awards on Tuesday, while "Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812" scored a leading 12 nominations including the top prize, best musical.
Close behind was the hit revival of "Hello, Dolly!" which took 10 nominations, including one for actor David Hyde Pierce.
"Dear Evan Hansen," "Groundhog Day The Musical" and "Come From Away" received best musical nominations as well.
Best play nominees included "Oslo," "Sweat," "Indecent," and "A Doll's House, Part 2," which won nominations for stars Laurie Metcalf and Chris Cooper.
The Tony Awards will be presented on June 11 at Manhattan's Radio City Music Hall in a ceremony headlined by film and stage star Kevin Spacey. (Reporting by Chris Michaud; Editing by Jeffrey Benkoe)
About 1,000 migrants have tried to force their way into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta bordering Morocco by storming a wired border fence. Local officials say dozens of security forces from both Spain and Morocco have been injured.
Crowds of migrants approached the 6-meter-high barbed wire border fence early Sunday and tried to break into Ceuta in several places. The local officials called the attempt “well organized and violent,” local news outlets write.
Migrants tried “to force open some of the doors in the external fence, using iron bars, wire cutters and large stones,” a statement by Ceuta government said, as cited by the local media. The refugees then assaulted Moroccan security forces as well as Spanish police (Guardia Civil).
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It’s not every day you see a bulldog in a tuxedo. Kind of a shame, really. Once a year, however, the dog-friendliest show of Fashion Week El Paseo specializes in just those sorts of happy spectacles, all to benefit The Humane Society of the Desert.
Sunday night’s Le Chien presents Le Dogue en Vogue was an unexpectedly elegant runway show featuring three designers and a heavy-hitting array of colorful couture.
Le Chien is always a Fashion Week El Paseo highlight at which families and fashionistas find common ground in dressing up, taking a seat as the lights go down, and watching fantasy unfold on the canine form. The 2018 show, however, marked a turning point in Le Chien’s evolution, treating guests to a show in which dogs shared the runway alongside models, but high (human) fashion claimed center stage.
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FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — Federal prosecutors say a man was arrested in central California for uploading the Marvel film “Deadpool” to his Facebook page days after its February 2016 release.
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California says 21-year-old Trevon Maurice Franklin was arrested Tuesday on a federal criminal charge of copyright infringement.
The arrest follows an FBI investigation.
The office says the film copyrighted by the Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation was viewed more than 5 million times on Franklin’s Facebook page.
It says Franklin used the screen name “Tre-Von M. King” to upload the film, which was one of the highest-grossing movies in 2016.
If convicted, Franklin faces a statutory maximum penalty of three years in federal prison.
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A man who threw a projectile at Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard at a vigil for victims of the Orlando massacre has pleaded guilty to assault charges.
Esteban Torres was charged after throwing the object at Couillard during a gathering in Montreal's gay village in June 2016 to pay homage to the 49 victims gunned down at a gay night club in Florida.
Torres, 20 at the time of the assault, spoke to the crowd and later tossed an object at the premier, who was not injured but was quickly taken from the area by his security team.
The object in question wasn't recovered, but Torres said at the time it was a ball of paper.
The young transgender rights activist had another charge of disturbing the peace conditionally stayed.
Torres returns to court on Oct. 20.
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Stanford power forward Reid Travis is reportedly planning to withdraw from the 2018 NBA draft and will seek to transfer from the Cardinal before the 2018-19 college basketball season.
Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports first reported the news Wednesday and noted Travis will be eligible to play immediately at a new program as a graduate transfer.
This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.
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Microsoft announced the .NET Core 2.0 release this morning and it comes with continued Linux support.New on the Linux side of .NET Core 2.0 is that ARM32 (32-bit ARMv7) is now supported by .NET alongside ARM64 and x86_64 Linux. The 32-bit ARM Linux support appears to be aimed primarily at Raspberry Pi users. This .NET Core update also adds support for Debian 9.0 Stretch and SUSE Linux Enterprise 12 SP2.Also making the Linux support better with .NET Core 2.0 is they now treat Linux as a single operating system rather than targeting distributions independently. So far only glibc-based Linux distributions are supported while musl-based OSes like Alpine Linux will see support in the future.General runtime improvements to .NET Core 2.0 include performance improvements, fully implementing the finalized .NET Standard 2.0, and RyuJIT is the new x86 JIT.Those interested in .NET Core 2.0 can find out more via Microsoft MSDN
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Netflix, the big video on demand company, committed what amounts to a raid on the content stable of Disney. It has signed a multiyear production contract with Shonda Rhimes —creator of hit TV series such as "Grey’s Anatomy" and "Scandal." With more than 50 original shows under its belt just this year, Netflix is doubling down on the old notion that content is king. However, creating shows costs a lot of money, and with $20 billion in debt already, how many more shows can Netflix bankroll?
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SINGAPORE – The featured athletes from this week’s UFC Fight Night 111 event came together before the media and former title challenger Bethe Correia, as usual, was the most intense fighter during her time on stage.
Correia (10-2-1 MMA, 4-2-1 UFC) and former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Holly Holm (10-3 MMA, 3-3 UFC) meet in the headlining bout of UFC Fight Night 111, which takes place Saturday at Singapore Indoor Stadium in Singapore and streams live on UFC Fight Pass.
Also featured in the day’s activities were a heavyweight matchup for former champ Andrei Arlovski (25-14 MMA, 14-8 UFC) vs. Marcin Tybura (15-2 MMA, 2-1 UFC), welterweight contenders Colby Covington (11-1 MMA, 6-1 UFC) vs. Dong Hyun Kim (22-3-1 MMA, 13-3 UFC) and former lightweight champ Rafael dos Anjos (25-9 MMA, 14-7 UFC) vs. Tarec Saffiedine (16-6 MMA, 2-3 UFC) in a welterweight contest.
Check out the video above to see the day’s action.
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Continuing Club MK, a month of giveaways, members of the Megyn Kelly TODAY studio audience receive one-year subscriptions to Blink Fitness. Go to TODAY.com/megyntoday to find out how you can win at home.
A hardy Aussie helicopter pilot turned animal relocation expert tracks, pursues, rescues and relocates saltwater crocodiles, untamed buffalos and elephants in the Australian outback and Asia to keep animals, locals and the environment out of danger.
New mom Tori Spelling has had $700,000 docked from her bank account by U.S. tax officials to cover an outstanding lien.
The former Beverly Hills, 90210 star, daughter of multi-millionaire TV mogul Aaron Spelling, and her husband Dean McDermott have been struggling financially for some time, and last summer, the couple was slapped with a federal tax lien for an unpaid bill relating to earnings from 2014.
According to the New York Post’s Page Six, that amount has finally been settled after authorities at America’s Internal Revenue Service (IRS) had the funds withdrawn from Tori and Dean’s accounts.
The news emerges three weeks after Dean settled his support case with his ex-wife, Mary Jo Eustace, after he was threatened with jail if he failed to pay up.
Tori and Dean, who welcomed their fifth child in early March, are also facing legal action from American Express bosses after failing to pay off their credit card debts, and were sued by officials at City National Bank in December over an unpaid loan.
HOUSTON - The start of Independence Day will be a soggy one in Houston.
KPRC2 meteorologist Britta Merwin said the heaviest rain early Wednesday morning will be mainly east of the Interstate 45 corridor but will spread across more of the area by mid-morning.
Off-and-on thunderstorms will increase in coverage by lunchtime and should begin to wind down by 6 p.m. That means most fireworks shows should be in good shape.
Generally, most locations will receive between 1 and 2 inches of rain. Some spots could see as much as 4 inches.
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With Season 2 of “The Handmaid’s Tale” just around the corner, the cast and crew are out there beating the promotional pavement. Deadline Hollywood reported select members of the Emmy-sweeping show gathered at PaleyFest with a grim forecast for Season 2. Not exactly surprising.
Show runner Bruce Miller indicated that death and chaos would be the order of the day as the Commanders of Gilead ratchet down on the errant Handmaids, led by Offred/June (Elisabeth Moss).
Will the cast as we know it survive the season? “Oh, no,” Miller said.
“Anyone could die,” said executive producer Warren Littlefield.
Yvonne Strahovski, who plays the barren Serena Joy, advised viewers to “expect the unexpected.”
New additions to the sprawling cast include Broadway actress Cherry Jones as June’s mother, Bradley Whitford as a Gilead commander and Clea DuVall as Ofglen’s wife (seen in flashbacks).
March 29 Great Portland Estates Plc:
* Refinances in the us private placement market
* Raised 175 mln pounds through issue of new seven year US private placement notes
* Sterling denominated unsecured debt has a fixed rate coupon of 2.15 pct(representing a margin of 125bp over relevant gilt)
* New issue priced on Feb. 22, signed on March 28 and will close with funds drawn on May 22
* New notes were placed with eight institutional investors Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bangalore.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com)
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Netac Technology Co Ltd:
* SAYS SHARE TRADE TO HALT FROM DEC 12 PENDING ANNOUNCEMENT RELATD TO SHAREHOLDER'S SHARE TRANSFER PLAN Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2kkIhDM Further company coverage: (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Expres2ion Biotech Holding Ab :
* EXPRES2ION AND INTRAVACC ENTER COLLABORATION AGREEMENT
* ‍AGREEMENT CONTAINS NO FINANCIAL EXCHANGE BETWEEN UNIT AND INTRAVACC​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis is cautioning bishops to avoid politicking, business and high society.
Francis elevated to bishops’ rank three priests during a ceremony in St. Peter’s Basilica on Monday evening.
He said bishops should “abandon the temptation to become princes,” and that they are tasked “more with serving than dominating.” He told them to be available to priests in their jurisdiction “the same day, or at most, the next day” after being sought.
Francis told the three they were chosen “not for business, not for high society, not for politics.” In his five years as pope, Francis has insisted clerics must serve the rank-and-file and avoid seeking glory.
The new bishops are: Monsignors Waldemar Stanislaw Sommertag from Pelplin diocese, Poland; Alfred Xuereb, Gozo diocese, Malta; and Jose Avelino Bettencourt, Ottawa archdiocese in Canada.
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Russian president Vladimir Putin said Russia's economy has overcome a recession.
During a live call-in show which is televised nationwide, Mr Putin claimed the "crisis is over", pointing to an economic growth over the past nine months.
He also highlighted low inflation and rising hard currency reserves.
The Russian economy had plunged into recession under the impact of a drop in global oil prices and Western sanctions imposed on Moscow over its annexation of Ukraine's Crimean Peninsula and support for pro-Russia insurgents in eastern Ukraine.
Mr Putin acknowledged that the Russian economy has not yet shed its dependence on exports of raw materials, but noted that non-energy exports have been growing.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Play3 Night' game
ROCKY HILL, Conn. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Connecticut Lottery's "Play3 Night" game were:
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Former Army Chief of Pakistan and very popular personality Gen Raheel Sharif was greeted Amazingly in Saudi Arab when he visited there.
General Raheel Sharif visited Saudi Arab on request of Saudi Government and he performed Umrah there as well. General Raheel is a popular personality in the world and people give him respect and after his retirement from his post as Pakistan Army Head, His fan following is increasing because he leaves his place after completing his Tenure and this is not the Trend in Pakistan.People use to stay there after their Tenure as well but General Raheel created an Example for others by doing this. He is a lovely man and he always thinks for Pakistan first. Under his supervision, Pak Army defeated Terrorists and now Pakistan is much more safe and secure.
WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday said there was a good chance that the United States could reach a trade agreement with China and that his treasury secretary would head there for negotiations in a few days.
Trump, speaking to reporters at the White House, also said the United States was engaged in serious trade talks with the European Union, and negotiations with Mexico and Canada over North American Free Trade Agreement(NAFTA) were going nicely.
(Reporting by Susan Heavey; Editing by David Alexander)
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A few weeks ago, Lamar Odom finally broke his silence and told the world about his long-time struggles with addiction in a brutally honest piece in the Players’ Tribune. After years of rumors and speculation, Odom said that he’s finally in recovery for his substance abuse issues, and now it appears he might be making strides toward playing basketball again.
Odom reportedly attended the BIG3 games in Los Angeles over the weekend, where he spoke to league brass about potentially coming on-board next season. Founder Ice Cube said he’d be more than happy for Odom to join the BIG3, but with one caveat. Via TMZ Sports:
Every mutual fund incurs a cost in operations, which it recovers from you, the investor, through your scheme. A lower expense bodes well for investors.
Oi nears new creditor proposal, regardless of Brazil telecom reform -CEO
BRASILIA, Feb 14 Changes in Brazil's telecom law currently under debate in the Senate are not being taken into account by debt-laden carrier Oi SA as it devises its in-court reorganization plan, Oi Chief Executive Marcos Schroeder said on Tuesday.
The new year seemed to be welcomed in a sensible but celebratory style by most over the…
The Gunners are looking to overhaul their squad this summer under new manager Unai Emery.
They’ve already added Stephan Lichtsteiner, Bernd Leno and Sokratis Papastathopoulos to try and bolster their defence.
And now the bookies reckon Arsenal are looking to sign 24-year-old midfielder Gomes as well.
Chelsea, Tottenham and AC Milan are also said to be in the running for the Barca ace.
BetStars Director of Trading Ian Marmion said: “Andre Gomes could be set for a transfer to the Premier League, with Arsenal the clear 6/4 favourites to sign the 24-year-old.
For a few short hours Greater Goods will partner with The Copper Hen to clear out hundreds of old and slightly imperfect greeting cards. Buy a bag and stuff it to the brim. $15 for about 20 cards- a $100 value, and $30 for a larger bag- a $400 value. Sweets and adult beverages provided by The Copper Hen at this can't-miss shopping event.
Human remains found Monday near the base of Thunder Mountain are those of a missing Juneau woman.
According to a Juneau Police Department news release, the Alaska State Medical Examiner’s Office identified Teri Heuscher, 53, using dental records. She had been missing since June 24.
A cause of death has not been determined. The examiner’s preliminary results don’t suggest foul play.
A duck hunter found the remains at a campsite near the base of the mountain. According to Juneau Police Lt. David Campbell, police recovered parts of a skull and lower jaw.
Heuscher’s family has been notified.
"I tried out the female condom once and it felt so uncomfortable especially with the lubricant's unpleasant scent; I couldn't even enjoy the act at all said," says Margaret Mbewe of Lusaka's Chunga Township when asked about why women shun using the female condom.. Ms Mbewe, 34, has since vowed never to use the female condom ever again, saying she would not compromise her excitement when there are other protective methods that can work with less stress.
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MUMBAI: The Leader of Opposition in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil, today asked the state government not to test the patience of farmers and demanded that it promulgate an ordinance making the purchase of farm produce below the Minimum Support Price (MSP) an offence.
Vikhe Patil said Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis had announced last year that his government would bring a legislation to make MSP mandatory and its violation a criminal offence.
"However, the government has not been able to prepare even a draft of this legislation," he said.
Vikhe Patil said that while the MSP for tur was Rs 5,400 per quintal, farmers were getting only Rs 4,200 for it.
He added that there were written complaints in different parts of the state that even soyabean had been procured at levels less than the MSP.
"The government, despite this, still does not feel the need to intervene and address the grievances of farmers," he alleged.
SO DO REPUBLICANS: Democrats welcome Bernie takeover.
Democrats previously reticent to welcoming Sen. Bernie Sanders into their fold are coming around.
More than a dozen Democrats interviewed by The Hill say the Vermont Independent has become a powerful and welcome voice for a party struggling to find its identity after a devastating defeat in 2016.
While misgivings remain about giving too much leadership to a politician who technically isn’t a Democrat, a clear warming trend is on the rise.
“It continues to drive me a bit nuts that he continues to register as an Independent, but the bottom line is that he is a good Democrat,” said Jim Manley, a Democratic strategist who supported Hillary Clinton during the Democratic presidential primary and openly worried then about Sanders’s allegiances to the party.
During the primary, some Democrats worried that Sanders, a self-described democratic socialist, was pushing the party too far to the left.
About 200 Bearcat fans showed up yesterday for a ribbon cutting for the new artificial turf installed at War Memorial Stadium in the off-season. The new synthetic grass will save the school district more than four million gallons of water per year.
A number of luminaries showed up, including Mayor Steve Martin and City Councilman John Hamon. Several school board members also attended the event including Joel Peterson, Dave Lambert, Chris Bausch and Field Gibson.
After a lengthy speech by Superintendent Chris Williams, visitors were encouraged to walk around the field, and then the Bearcat football team played a scrimmage on the new turf. War Memorial Stadium will host commencement exercises for PRHS.
Original Air Date: 2/12/16. Serving more than 18,000 students annually, Sierra College is the only community college in Placer County and the largest college in the county. President of Sierra College Willy Duncan joins Scott Syphax to talk about 80 years of service and the future.
Celebrating 80 Years of Placer County’s Largest College
Beckham (groin) is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rays, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports.
Beckham's absence from the lineup supports the rumor that he'll be heading to the disabled list with a groin injury as well as a sore Achilles, though no official move has been made to this point. In the meantime, Luis Sardinas is starting in his place at second base Tuesday, hitting ninth.
The hour begins with some bold Write That Down predictions before talk about Sam Bradford’s knee injury and Stuff You Should Know About.
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1:24 Gun dealer describes confusion, complexity in California's new gun laws
1:07 The holidays are at home with the Fortinis
0:28 Atascadero's Elijah Cooks turns Lompoc game into dunk contest
2:02 SLO County shelter pup Sugar Bear has wheels to get around. Watch her go.
1:40 A look back at SLO startup Shopatron, as Kibo announces local layoffs
4:17 Laurence Juber Trio use music to become mentors at Morro Bay High School
1:24 Woods Humane Society nearly out of animals after Black Friday sale
0:46 Nephew shares memories of David Fear, who died in Grover Beach dog attack
March 31 Panera Bread Co:
* Launch of a series of new 100pct clean, non-carbonated craft beverages made with no artificial sweeteners
* Panera Bread - beginning April 5, new teas, lemonades, frescas will roll out in bakery-cafes with signage posting calories, added sugar in each beverage
* Panera Bread-launch of series of new 100pct clean, non-carbonated craft beverages made with no preservatives, flavors or colors from artificial sources Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Bin collections in the Warwick District may be delayed or cancelled today (Monday) because of the weather conditions.
Warwick District Council are warning residents who normally have a waste collection today that there could be delays.
A spokesperson from Warwick District Council said: “Due to adverse weather conditions there may be some delays with your refuse and recycling collections.
“Green waste collections have been cancelled today, residents should present their green bins on the next scheduled collection day for green waste.
“Collection of kerbside boxes and bags has been suspended at present. Residents should leave them at the kerbside for now and await further information.
“Grey bins and sacks should be presented as usual and we will collect them as soon as possible.”
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office used a helicopter late Thursday, April 19, 2018, to guide deputies in the capture of a Laurel man, 55, who fled from deputies because he thought he was wanted on a warrant, police said. He tried to hide in a boat.
ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY, Va. (WAVY) — A man is dead after an accident at a construction site in Isle of Wight.
Lt. Tommy Potter with the Isle of Wight Sheriff’s Office said the incident happened at Benn’s Grant homes, a housing development near the intersection of Route 10 and Route 32.
“It just appears that he was operating some sort of heavy piece of machinery. Something went wrong with that machinery and it resulted in it overturning,” Potter said.
Deputies with the Isle of Wight Sheriff’s Office are working with Virginia OSHA to investigate the death.
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This was a year of unprecedented firsts. In addition to surprising political outcomes , 2016 gifted us with wonders that had never been filmed before.
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U.S. stocks faded a bit from their record highs on Friday after telecom and energy stocks sank. The loss for the Standard & Poor's 500 index was small, but it was the first in nearly two weeks.
On Thursday:
The Standard & Poor's 500 index fell 2.74 points, or 0.1 percent, to 2,549.33.
The Dow Jones industrial average slipped 1.72, or less than 0.1 percent, to 22,773.67.
The Nasdaq composite added 4.82, or 0.1 percent, to 6,590.18.
The Russell 2000 index of smaller-company stocks fell 1.87, or 0.1 percent, to 1,510.22
For the week:
The S&P 500 is up 29.97 points, or 1.2 percent.
The Dow is up 368.58 points, or 1.6 percent.
The Nasdaq is up 94.22 points, or 1.5 percent.
The Russell 200 is up 19.35 points, or 1.3 percent.
For the year:
The S&P 500 is up 310.50 points, or 13.9 percent.
The Dow is up 3,011.07 points, or 15.2 percent.
The Nasdaq is up 1,207.06 points, or 22.4 percent.
The Russell 200 is up 153.09 points, or 11.3 percent.
Willie Nelson is blaming Utah's high altitude for forcing him to cut a performance near Salt Lake City short.
Nelson ended his show early at the USANA Amphitheatre in suburban West Valley City on Sunday night.
He later apologized in a statement posted to his Twitter and Facebook accounts. The 84-year-old country music legend explained: "The altitude got to me. I am feeling better now and headed for lower ground."
Nelson's publicist didn't immediately respond to a request for further comment Monday.
Nelson was forced to cancel several concerts earlier this year because of what his publicist said was a bad cold.
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NEW YORK The U.S. economy is on track to expand at a 0.9 percent annualized pace in the first quarter following the release of data on consumer spending and income in February, the Atlanta Federal Reserve's GDP Now forecast model showed on Friday.
The latest first-quarter gross domestic product estimate was slower than the 1.0 percent growth rate calculated on March 24, the Atlanta Fed said on its website.
Earlier Friday, the Commerce Department said consumer spending, which accounts for more than two-thirds of U.S. economic activity, edged up 0.1 percent. That was the smallest increase since August and was weaker than a 0.2 percent rise in January.
The Atlanta Fed said its latest forecast on first-quarter real consumer spending growth fell to 0.8 percent from 1.4 percent.
On the other hand, the regional central bank's latest estimate on the drag from the trade deficit to first-quarter GDP fell to 0.16 percentage point from 0.49 percentage point.
(Reporting by Richard Leong; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
Cold weather is causing school closures, flight cancellations and treacherous roads.
A low weather warning from Met Éireann started yesterday evening and will remain in effect until 10am today.
Temperatures could drop to a low of minus 8 in Tipperary at dawn this morning.
Snow is freezing on the ground in many places making travel dangerous, while bad weather in the UK has had a knock-on effect on flights to London this morning.
Due to the knock-on impact of yesterday's weather in London, 5 departures to @HeathrowAirport are cancelled today. Please check with your airline. https://t.co/RZkUASxqX7 — Dublin Airport (@DublinAirport) December 11, 2017
The AA's Gemma Ryan has this warning:
× Ambulance involved in crash after EMT suffers medical emergency while driving in Lancaster County
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa.– An Ephrata Community Ambulance was involved in a crash after the driver of the vehicle had a medical emergency.
On October 6 at 1:38 a.m., an ambulance responded to a medical emergency in the first block of Akron Road in Ephrata Borough.
After the patient was loaded into the ambulance, on the of the EMTs suffered a medical emergency while driving the ambulance away from the patient’s house.
The ambulance struck a parked Subaru station wagon which was pushed into a parked Ford SUV which was then pushed into a house.
The house sustained some damage to an exterior wall.
No one was injured in the incident, while the patient and driver of the ambulance treated at the hospital.
This weekend the Colts are honoring Peyton Manning in a huge way! This Saturday they are unveiling his statue outside of Lucas Oil Stadium. This is open to the public so you can join the festivities that start at 3pm. This Sunday they will retire his #18 jersey during the game against the San Francisco 49ers. Fans have been expressing their appreciation by writing letters to Peyton. If you haven’t done so, it’s not too late. They will accept them up until this Sunday. There are a variety of ways you can send your letter. The easiest seems to be posting on social media and using the hashtag #ThankYouPeyton. It sure to be an amazing weekend as we celebrate the legend of Peyton Manning.
For more ways to send your letters check out the link below
Source:http://www.colts.com/fanzone/contests-and-promotions/letters-to-peyton.html
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WASHINGTON, March 30 The U.S. Federal Communications Commission said Thursday it will vote in April to reverse a 2016 rule adopted by the Obama administration that limits the number of television stations some companies can buy.
The FCC rewrote its rules last year that allowed companies to only partially count certain stations against the limit on ownership to stations covering 39 percent of U.S. television household. The new rules did not require any company to sell existing stations but could bar new acquisitions. (Reporting by David Shepardson; Editing by Leslie Adler)
May 3 Avis Budget Group Inc
* Avis Budget Group enters into new cooperation agreement with SRS Investment Management
* Avis Budget Group Inc- company also announced that, effective may 3, 2017, it is terminating stockholder rights plan it adopted earlier this year
* Avis Budget Group - brian choi, srs's representative, and sanoke viswanathan, a mutually agreed-upon independent director, will remain on board.
* Avis Budget Group - under terms srs agreed to standstill and voting commitments until jan 2018, will vote all of its shares in favor of co's nominees Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Romania ranked last in the EU for the share of social protection expenditure in its GDP, with 14.6%. By comparison, the spending on social protection represented 29% of the GDP in the European Union in 2015, according to data from EU’s statistical office Eurostat.
The share of social protection expenditure in GDP in Romania dropped from 17.3% of the GDP in 2010 to 14.6% in 2015. At EU level, the trend was reverse. The share grew from 28.6% in 2010 to 29% in 2015.
Age and survivors’ pensions accounted for 45% of the total social benefits in the EU in 2015. Unemployment benefits ranged between less than 0.7% of the total social protection expenditure in Romania to 12% in Ireland.
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Euro-Area Business Lose Confidence as Global Growth Comes to Peak
German business confidence plunged the most in almost a year as global growth appears to come off its peak. Bloomberg News Carolynn Look reports from Germany on "Bloomberg Markets: The Open." (Source: Bloomberg)
SHARE COPY LINK The JOY senior adult group at College Park Baptist Church in Rock Hill fed dozens of police officers Tuesday at the church. The seniors said the luncheon served as an appreciation for officers in the community. Tracy Kimball
The JOY senior adult group at College Park Baptist Church in Rock Hill fed dozens of police officers Tuesday at the church. The seniors said the luncheon served as an appreciation for officers in the community. Tracy Kimball
Shot mostly in black and white, the video fades into color in places, underscoring how a woman's love instills his life with emotion and warmth. Nelson sits in a recording studio and even though he remains in black and white, a mirror in the background reflects his image in full color. In other shots, a lamp or Christmas lights softly glow warm yellow while everything else remains drained of color.
"A woman's love goes deeper than a man's/ Into a place only she understands/ It's a healing touch, it's the blade of a knife/ But it's a woman's love, a woman's love that gives you life," Nelson sings softly on the opening verse. Watch the video here.
Two alleged thieves stole a golf club chairman’s buggy and drove it to McDonald’s in the middle of the night.
Retired prison governor Bruce Tait, 69, had left his £4,000 cart locked up in the club shed ready to take his three-year-old grandson on a tour of Richmond Golf Club in North Yorkshire on Bank Holiday Monday, but it was taken.
It later emerged that two men had driven it from Richmond to Catterick, five miles away, where they were arrested by police at a McDonald's drive-thru shortly before 4am.
The buggy has now been returned to Mr Tait.
Police tweeted about the incident, saying: "A golf buggy was reported 'driving' through the drive through of a popular fast food chain in Catterick.”
April 5 Immunomedics Inc-
* Immunomedics reports sacituzumab govitecan (immu-132) is active in patients with metastatic small-cell lung cancer who are sensitive or resistant to first-line chemotherapy
* Immunomedics Inc - sixty percent of patients showed tumor shrinkage from baseline measurements using computed tomography in phase 2 study
* Immunomedics Inc - on an intention-to-treat basis orr was 14% median response duration was 5.7 months in study
* Immunomedics - data shows there was no statistical difference in orr, pfs or os between patients who were chemosensitive or chemoresistant to first-line chemo Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The Montreal Canadiens have signed backup goalie Al Montoya to a two-year extension, the team announced Monday.
The deal is worth an average of $1.065 million per season, a source told ESPN.com.
By extending Montoya, who would have been an unrestricted free agent July 1, the Canadiens now have a goalie they can expose in the June expansion draft.
Al Montoya gets an extension, and the Canadiens get a goalie they can expose in the expansion draft. Jean-Yves Ahern-USA TODAY Sports
Neither of Montreal's minor league goalie prospects, Charlie Lindgren and Zach Fucale, are eligible per expansion draft rules. So the Canadiens needed to either find a goalie who met the requirements or extend Montoya. Canadiens star goalie Carey Price, who has a no-movement clause, is not eligible for the expansion draft, either.
All NHL teams must expose at least four players that meet requirements for the Las Vegas expansion franchise: one goalie, one defenseman and two forwards.
Listen up Marvel fans!
Your favorite heroes are coming to town, and they'll all be at the Huntington Center.
It's all for "Marvel Universe Live", happening October 7 and 8 in the Glass City.
The Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy and Spider-Man join forces with Doctor Strange in a race against time to recover the Wand of Watoomb before it falls into Loki's hands.
The Huntington Center will be full of actions and thrills with this all-new, spectacular arena stunt show.
This is the first time Marvel Universe Live has ever come Toledo, let alone the Midwest.
Check the show out on October 7 at 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., and on October 8 at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.
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6:33 PM: That’s the Seattle City Light map showing the extent of a power outage that started shortly after 6 pm in Brace Point and part of The Arroyos. SCL says 327 customers – homes/businesses – are affected, but no word yet on the outage’s cause. The estimated restoration time is ~9:28 pm but remember that’s just a guess – could be sooner, could be later. (Thanks for the tips, and let us know when the power’s back – 206-293-6302 text or voice – thanks!)
7:18 PM: About half those who originally lost power have it back – 159 are still out, per the map, which now attributes the outage to “equipment failure.”
The first lady Melania Trump appeared to give a subtle nudge to the US President to remind him to put his hand on his heart during the US national anthem.
Donald Trump was hosting the annual White House Easter egg roll on Monday where the apparent mishap occurred.
It is tradition for the first lady to organise the event which has been running since 1878.
First lady Melania and their son, Barron, 11 and the Easter Bunny joined him on a balcony overlooking the expansive lawn where 21,000 people had gathered.
Trump greeted the crowd by saying the nation will be "stronger and bigger and better" than ever before under his leadership.
National Geographic Magazine is admitting its racist past after having a University of Virginia professor pore through the writings and images that appeared on its pages for over 130 years.
MONTREAL May 2 General Motors Co on Tuesday reported a 16 percent rise in April auto sales for Canada, as demand for crossovers fueled the company's best April results since 2008.
The automaker reported the sale of 30,948 total vehicles in April, an increase of 16 per cent over the same month a year earlier.
Fiat Chrysler however reported April sales in Canada of 27,373 vehicles, down 9 per cent, compared with the same month a year earlier.
Canadian auto sales hit record highs in 2016 because of consumer demand for pickups and SUVs, despite ending the year on a weaker note that could continue in 2017.
(Reporting By Allison Lampert; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
The Omaha Storm Chasers lost 8-7 at home to the Iowa Cubs Monday afternoon.
Omaha, who took 3 of 4 in the series, scored all their runs in the 4th and 5th innings.
The Storm Chasers return to action on Tuesday at 7:05 p.m. when they host Oklahoma City at Werner Park.
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Auctions can be exciting events. After all, there’s a chance you might pick up something that looks like a piece of junk but turns out to be a priceless antique. Phil LeClerc may have had that in mind when he spent $40 on a secondhand desk at Kelley Auctions in Holbrook, Massachusetts. However, what he found inside it would actually dramatically change a family’s life.
Marg-e Kelley, who ran Kelley Auctions with her family, knows just how exciting auctions can be. In an interview with The Boston Globe in October 2014, coincidentally just a month before LeClerc bought his $40 desk, she was asked what was the highest price she’d sold an item for at auction.
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In answer to the question, Kelley replied, “A Gustav Stickley desk organizer in 2007, with inlay by Harvey Ellis; there were only six made. It went for $214,500. The lady who brought it in tried to sell it to us for a few hundred dollars, but we said we’d auction it for her.”
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Make Reskilling Your New Year’s Resolution
Around 15 per cent of the Australian population are over the age of 65, with that number set to increase dramatically as our population ages in the coming years.
But in 2015, research says one quarter of this age group had been unemployed for at least one year.
Today on Second Career, Matthew and Clinton discuss the needs of older Australians attempting to return to the workforce.
They’re joined by KPMG demographer, Bernard Salt, to talk about the reskilling process and how to succeed in business after the traditional retirement age.
Listen to the full podcast above.
JAKARTA, April 25 (Reuters) - Indonesia’s central bank is urging companies to hedge their foreign exchange needs beyond the minimum requirement of 25 percent of forex liabilities to reduce dollar demand in the spot market, an official said on Wednesday.
The rupiah touched a two-year low of 13,899 a dollar in spot trading on Tuesday and Bank Indonesia Governor Agus Martowardojo said the central bank had been intervening with “quite a sizeable amount” to defend the currency.
“Even though BI will continue to maintain stability of the currency, we need the support of many parties to maintain this through hedging schemes,” Nanang Hendarsah, a senior BI official, said. (Reporting by Gayatri Suroyo Editing by Shri Navaratnam)
Talbot pitched his second consecutive shutout Sunday, stopping all 23 shots he faced in a Game 3 win over the Sharks.
Talbot hasn't been overly tested in either of those outings, but he's made some key saves when he's had to and has looked very poised. The 29-year-old has built off a fantastic regular season and is having an outstanding playoffs thus far, so if he keeps it up, the Oilers could very well be on their way to the second round.
(CNN) Dennis Edwards, the former leader singer for The Temptations, whose gritty voice carried some of the biggest hits of the Motown era, has died, according to his booking agent Rosiland Triche. He was 74.
Edwards, who would have turned 75 on Saturday, died Thursday night in Chicago after suffering from a long illness, Triche told CNN.
Triche described Edwards as "the ultimate showman."
The Grammy Award-winner 's voice was prominent on hits including "Cloud Nine," "Papa was a Rollin' Stone" and "I Can't Get Next to You."
"He inspired millions around the world. We shall remember him," the Rev. Jesse Jackson tweeted. "So talented. He is above #CloudNine, going higher."
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FLORENCE, Ala. – Florence Police Department is investigating an overnight shooting which led to one victim in the hospital.
The boyfriend of the victim tells police a dark-colored Chevrolet Cruze drove up and confronted them at Cox Creek Parkway. When the vehicles arrived at Malone Circle, the suspect shot several times at the vehicle.
The victim, Cassie Sartain, was hit in the neck by one of the shots. She is currently at Huntsville Hospital in stable condition, as of Wednesday morning.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Detective Bill White at 256-760-6595.
Learn how to protect and preserve your family collections! Conservation specialist Donia Conn will talk about the steps you can take to preserve your family photos, letters and other treasures for generations to come. This workshop will be run concurrent with a World War I Digitization Day, which will be held on Saturday, March 25 at the Pequot Library. This workshop has been made possible in part by a grant from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.
The New York Islanders enter this off-season with a number of area's to address. First and foremost is the offense that needs to be more consistent, as well as greatly improve the power-play.
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Rollins is dealing with an ankle injury and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Michael Cohen of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Rollins was a late addition to the injury report but was a full participant in practice this week, making the questionable tag a bit curious. The 25-year-old played only one defensive snap and 14 special teams snaps against the Bears in Week 4, so his defensive role at this point seems to be inconsistent at best.
Thirty-three-year-old Adam Ronning is a busy husband, father and panel technician who, like many Minnesotans, has taxes withheld from his bi-weekly paycheck. "They've never been able to prove that I'm dead," he told FOX 9 Sunday, "It's always me proving that I'm still here."
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TORRINGTON – Marilyn L. Chain, 80, of Torrington, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2017, at Litchfield Woods.
Marilyn was born Dec. 10, 1936, in Meriden, Conn., daughter of the late George “Doc” and Sadelle (Susman) Chain. She was employed as a bookkeeper by Burns International until her retirement.
She is survived by three brothers, Marvin Chain of Patchogue, Long Island, Robert Chain of Bloomfield and William Chain of Southington; one sister, Jean Silverstein of New London; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held on Thursday, April 20, at 12 noon at Sons of Jacob Cemetery, Winsted Road, Torrington.
Condolences may be sent to Marilyn’s family by visiting cookfuneralhomect.com.
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Coordinator, Marilyn Thomas Jones was on the Gary Rivers Show Friday to talk about the The 13th annual Neighborhood Showcase and Town Hall Meeting. The event will be held at 5 p.m. on Oct. 9 at the McKinley Grand Hotel, located at 320 Market Avenue S in downtown Canton.
The event showcases Canton’s neighborhood associations and their community projects and candidates on the November ballot.
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For more information, contact Marilyn Thomas Jones, director of community engagement at Stark Community Foundation, at 330-454-3426 or mtjones@starkcf.org.
It is going to be a long, hot summer in Italy. With efforts to form a populist government breaking down amid acrimony and recriminations on Sunday, the country is likely heading for fresh elections in September or October.
Long-suffering Italians, who had thought that a new government consisting of the Five Star Movement and The League was on the cusp of being announced after more than 80 days of post-election deadlock, now face months more of electoral campaigning.
What happens now?
The hapless task of holding the fort in the meantime has been assigned to Carlo Cottarelli, a former International Monetary Fund economist who is nicknamed “Mr Scissors” for the public service cuts he proposed during...
Alaska has become a testing ground for sustainable technologies that the rest of the world is increasingly interested in using, officials said.
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The father of a Pensacola girl found murdered last week has been arrested on a drug charge.
Robert Jones, 32, was arrested by Escambia County sheriff’s deputies Tuesday for drug possession and a traffic violation. He was released the next day, according to jail records.
Robert Jones is the father of 12 year old Naomi Jones. Naomi disappeared from her home on May 31. Her body was found in Eight Mile Creek, which is about four miles from the Aspen Village Apartments were she lived with her mother.
Robert Howard, 38, a registered sex offender from East Brewton, Alabama, is charged with murder and kidnapping in Naomi’s death. Howard frequently visited his girlfriend who lived at the same apartment complex as Naomi.
Robert Jones’ court date is scheduled for July 6.
Literally, everybody and their mama will be BBQ’ing or cooking out to celebrate Independence Day this Wednesday — which means Beyoncé songs will be in full effect.
The only thing wrong with jamming to the Queen’s music is that everyone isn’t Bootylicious enough to except the same level of greatness as Bey! But who cares.
It’s the fourth of July and after a few shots or glasses of wine with a couple of hot dogs, you too will probably feel like Mrs. Knowles – Carter on her best day. Just don’t end up like this sister.
Be safe though.
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Home Kentucky Webster County Town Under Boil Advisory May 30th, 2018 Mitch Angle Kentucky
Some water customers in one Webster County town are currently under a boil advisory.
Providence water customers along Tapp Street and North Broadway are affected.
This is due to a water main break in the area.
Officials in Providence say the boil advisory will be in place until further notice.
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FIFA promises help for human rights activists, media
ZURICH (AP) — FIFA has invited human rights activists and media to make formal complaints if they cannot work freely at international soccer events.
The world soccer body says it "reflects FIFA's expectations of third parties," including tournament organizers and member federations.
The online reporting tool is launched two weeks after a German journalist who exposed Russian doping had his visa for the World Cup declared invalid, then reinstated.
Without naming Hajo Seppelt's recent case, FIFA cites "intervention on specific cases brought to its attention."
FIFA secretary general Fatma Samoura says advocates for human rights to be upheld "need to be able to do so freely and without fear of reprisals."
The reporting system is hosted by outside experts and protects the identity of complainants, FIFA says.
Shelton High’s boys lacrosse team won its third consecutive game on Monday, when coach Matt Read’s Gaels dispatched Lyman Hall 14-1.
Nick Pagliuso lead a balanced attack with three goals and five assists, as Shelton improved to 5-3.
Casey Brennan and Connor Greene also had three goals.
Nick Pavone, Chase Fida, Ryan Rodko, Joey Thompson and Jake Oddo all scored goals.
Brennan, Pavone Oddo and Thompson had assists.
Daschel Kline and Jacob Clarke were in goal.
Shelton will host Branford Friday night at 7.
The 28th edition of the traditional end-of-year run across Bratislava's bridges attracted a record number of runners. Runners from Slovakia, Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Germany, Great Britain, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Russia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden took part in the 2016 New Year's Eve run across the bridges of Bratislava, whose route included the Pristavny Most bridge, the Apollo Bridge, the Old Bridge, the SNP Bridge and the Lafranconi Bridge.
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Under no circumstances should any person, or creature, ever mess with MMA star Miesha Tate. Even when she's pregnant.
And even if the creature is an angry dog.
On Monday, Tate posted about an incident she experienced while walking her pup, Skooter, who was attacked by another dog before Tate tackled the dog:
Yes, Tate (18-7 MMA, 5-4 UFC)—who is about seven months pregnant—tackled a dog. May this be a warning to anyone who tries to mess with her child once it's born.
Sosoliso plane crash survivor, Kechi Okwuchi, makes it to the second round of America's Got Talent
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STOCKHOLM, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Swedes turned negative on prospects for the housing market in December, spying lower prices a year ahead, banking group SEB’s Housing Price Indicator, showed on Monday.
The indicator, showing the balance between households forecasting rising or falling prices, dropped to -5 in December, from +11 in November.
It was the first time Swedes have forecast a fall in prices since February 2012.
According to SEB, 36 percent of households expect prices to rise over the coming year, down from 43 percent the previous month. The number expecting prices to decline increased to 41 percent from 32 percent.
DEPTFORD TWP . -- Andaloro Farm, a well-known vegetable farm in Deptford that was purchased by the township last year, will soon be the home to community garden plots and a New Jersey history museum.
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A motion filed in federal court by the Justice Department on Friday suggests that newly-minted Attorney General Jeff Sessions is reassessing a vague Obama administration order allowing transgender students in America’s public schools to use the bathrooms and locker rooms of their choice.
The Justice Department’s new motion in the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals seeks permission to delay a hearing on a previous motion — filed last year — which had asked the court to ease a preliminary injunction by federal district judge Reed O’Connor striking down Obama administration guidance about bathroom and shower use in taxpayer-funded schools.
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Lance Corporal Kirk Redpath died when a bomb exploded next to his poorly-armoured Snatch Land Rover in Iraq in August 2007 The grandfather of a soldier killed in Iraq has said Government proposals to reduce legal protections for British troops are "disgusting". New plans would prevent service personnel from suing the Ministry of Defence for negligence, leaving decisions about compensation to an MoD-appointed assessor.
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RICHMOND, Va. — An appeals court has wiped out the convictions of two film producers sentenced to federal prison for running a synthetic marijuana operation.
The Virginian-Pilot reports a Richmond appeals court ordered U.S. District Judge Raymond Jackson to take up the case again of Charles Burton Ritchie and Benjamin Galecki. They were convicted last year of running a $21 million operation out of Pensacola, Florida, that shipped the drug known as spice to areas in Virginia.
The court ruled Friday that Jackson shouldn't have barred defense testimony from a then-scientist with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. The scientist was later arrested on charges of communicating with a child under 15 for sexual contact.
The two produced "Misery Loves Comedy," a 2015 documentary featuring Martin Short, Amy Schumer, Jimmy Fallon and other comedians.
(WTNH)–The UConn women’s basketball program produces some of the best players in the world. Last night, many of them sat behind the bench, watching the team they once played for try to reach 100.
For some, like Maya Moore, it was nerve-racking.
Geno Auriemma said at times, he looked into the seats and wanted to put Moore, Breanna Stewart, Sue Bird, Tina Charles– any of them into the game.
It’s a tight-knit group, this UConn family and the alumni couldn’t be more proud.
Check out the video above for much more.
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Four people are in custody following an armed robbery at a Pavo store Friday night just after 10 p.m.
The Thomas County Sheriff's Office said Dontavious Jenkins, Rafael Merritt, and Isaiah Thomas entered the Dollar General brandishing guns and demanded money.
The three men left the store with an undetermined amount of cash.
Police were able to track down their vehicle.
While trying to get away, they crashed the car and ran into the woods.
Police arrested Jenkins, Merritt, and Thomas on Sunday.
The driver was arrested at his home in Moultrie.
Investigators believe the three are involved in robberies at the Circle K in Thomasville, Dollar General in Coolidge, and Dollar General in Moultrie.
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CLEVELAND (AP) — Kyrie Irving scored 37 points, Kevin Love added 27 and the Cleveland Cavaliers avoided another fourth-quarter collapse in Game 2, beating the Indiana Pacers 117-111 on Monday night to take a 2-0 lead in the series.
After squeaking out the opener by a point, LeBron James and Co. showed more intensity on defense, more swagger in general and won their 10th straight first-round game over the past three seasons.
However, they nearly blew an 18-point lead in the fourth as the Pacers got within four before Cleveland closed it out at the line.
James added 10 rebounds and seven assists, but had eight of Cleveland’s 19 turnovers.
Game 3 is Thursday night.
Paul George scored 32 and Jeff Teague 23 for Indiana, which showed more fight, but now has a steep hill to climb to get back in the series. Cleveland is 12-0 when starting 2-0 in the postseason.
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Four year deal will contribute to the ambition to reach 100 per cent renewable electricity by 2020 from BT
EE has signed a four year renewable electricity deal with energy provider npower.
The deal will power over 500 retail locations with green sources such as wind farms and solar plants.
npower will supply 680 gigawatts of renewable electricity and move BT a step closer to the target of powering operations with 100 per cent renewable energy.
Last year BT sourced 82 per cent of its electricity with renewable energy with the telecoms giant also aiming to reduce carbon emissions by 87 per cent by 2030.
EE chief financial officer Stephen Harris said: “An organisation the size of ours has a responsibility to conduct business sustainably and this new deal, whilst also making sense from a business perspective, reaffirms our commitment to doing just that.
“This is just the latest step in working towards our renewable energy goals and ultimately a low-carbon business model.”
A file photo of Saudi Arabia capital Riyadh. The government said there will be more than 300 cinemas with 2,000 screens across the kingdom by 2030. Photo: AFP
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia said it will begin licencing cinemas for the first time in more than 35 years as part of the kingdom’s plan to revive the entertainment industry and overhaul the economy.
The first multiplexes are expected to open in March 2018, the ministry of culture and information said in a statement on Monday.
Saudi Arabia’s Islamic clerical establishment and conservative Saudis have typically frowned upon non-religious forms of entertainment such as cinema and music.
The government said there will be more than 300 cinemas with 2,000 screens across the kingdom by 2030. Bloomberg
According to the National Weather Service of Cheyenne our recent Tornado outbreak is one of the most significant outbreaks of severe weather in Southeastern Wyoming and Western Nebraska in the past 30 years. There were numerous reports of tornadoes, very large hail, and damaging winds.
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JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) — An inmate serving life in prison died at the South Mississippi Correctional Institution.
The Mississippi Department of Corrections said 61-year-old George Affleck collapsed while in the dining hall Friday afternoon.
Authorities said they rushed him to the infirmary where he was pronounced dead. MDOC said he was convicted of capital murder and as a felon in possession of a firearm.
He was sentenced in 2013 as a habitual offender because of prior convictions. The Mississippi State Court of Appeals affirmed his convictions in 2015.
The cause and manner of death are pending an autopsy.
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THE FIRKIN IS BACK AT THE THREE LIONS!
Experience the unique taste of a German cast ale being tapped Thursday, October 5th at 7:00 PM.
What is a Firkin ... "of course, cask beer is “alive” with active working yeast, and therefore changing constantly from that fact alone, but other forces are at work, too. Cask beer is not filtered⎯another huge difference. There is also an absence of the prickly, acidic carbon dioxide rush as one drinks the beer, resulting in a softer, gentler beverage."
We are teaming up with Sprecher Brewery to bring the Firkin back to the pub and kicking it off with the tapping of their OKTOBERFEST FIRKIN!
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BERLIN, March 29 Volkswagen has filed a legal complaint with a Munich court against the searches carried out by German prosecutors against the law firm it hired to investigate its emissions scandal, a spokesman said.
Europe's biggest carmaker had condemned the search of offices of U.S. law firm Jones Day on March 15 and said it would use every legal step to defend itself.
The VW spokesman declined comment on Wednesday when the complaint was lodged with the Munich local court and gave no further details. (Reporting by Andreas Cremer; Editing by Christoph Steitz)
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Police Department says all patrol officers are now equipped with body cameras.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and police Superintendent Eddie Johnson said Sunday the city reached its goal to provide the cameras to more than 7,000 officers one year earlier than originally planned. They say it’s the largest deployment of the technology in the U.S.
Emanuel says the cameras are “an essential tool” in the city’s efforts to rebuild trust between police and the community. He says they improve transparency and help in investigations and resolving disputes.
The U.S. Justice Department in January issued a scathing report on civil rights abuses by Chicago’s police over the years. An investigation began in 2015 after the release of dash cam video showing an officer shoot black teenager Laquan McDonald 16 times.
CUMBERLAND, OH (WCMH) — A Guernsey County man has been arrested after allegedly having sexual conduct with several juveniles and compelling at least one into prostitution.
The Guernsey County Sheriff’s Office said they began investigating Ashley Lynn Hall, 76, in April of 2017.
Hall allegedly committed sexual-related offenses against several juveniles and even using an apparatus similar to a medieval restraint device.
On Jan. 31, search warrants were executed at Hall’s residence on East Main Street in Cumberland.
Investigators found sex toys and pornographic material. Hall was arrested.
He reportedly admitted to having children perform sexual acts in his presence and said he rewarded them with transportation, cigarettes, and money.
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Pacific Rim: Uprising knows how you like your robots: Huge, and piloted by John Boyega speaking in his actual English accent. Also it knows how you like your Kaiju monsters — larger than ever before and with “evolved” abilities.
The new trailer of the movie makes the sequel to Guillermo Del Toro’s loving mega monster flick look like a very, very fun ride that succeeds by embracing fully what it is, and generally rollicking in giant-scale combat among city fixtures.
Things look perhaps a bit more Power Rangers here than in the first movie, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Even so, things could still go very wrong with this sequel — but let’s hope it goes very well and we get Pacific Rim sequels forever in perpetuity. I basically want it to be the Fast & Furious of the Kaiju genre.
SALT LAKE CITY -- Rodney Hood and Alec Burks scored 19 points to help Utah beat Phoenix 112-101 at home.
Derrick Favors and Joel Bolomboy each scored 12 points for the Jazz and Rudy Gobert added nine points and 12 rebounds.
Alex Len and Troy Daniels each scored 18 points for the Suns.
UTAH: Ricky Rubio and Joe Johnson each scored 11 points. … The Jazz outrebounded the Suns 53-39.
PHOENIX: Tyler Ulis had 14 points and six assists, Josh Jackson scored 11 points and Marquese Chriss and Devin Booker added 10. … The Suns made 13 of 27 3-pointers. … Jackson had eight rebounds.
UP NEXT: The Jazz (3-0) play at the Suns (1-1) on Monday.
Chinese govt hands over 100 vehicles to Malawi
Lilongwe, December 11, 2017: It was all joy and smiles at National Police headquarters in Area 30, Lilongwe on Monday when the Chinese government officially handed over 100 vehicles to Malawi Police Service through the Malawi government. State President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika, who is …
KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 (Reuters) - Crude palm oil prices will hold in a 2,400 to 2,500 ringgit per tonne in June, a Sime Darby Plantations executive said on Thursday, speaking at a news conference after the company reported a drop in profit for the quarter ended March 31.
Sime Darby Plantation’s fresh fruit bunch output for 2018 is expected at 10.2 million tonnes, Managing Director Mohd Bakke Salleh also said at the news conference.
Sime Darby said its third-quarter net profit fell 39 percent versus a year ago, on lower fresh fruit bunch production and weaker commodity prices.
Destiny awaits and now Canberra FC have learnt the date.
Canberra will host Northern NSW powerhouse Broadmeadow Magic in the FFA Cup round of 32 at Deakin Stadium on Wednesday, July 25.
Canberra FC striker Kofi Danning wants to shine in his return to the big stage. Photo: Dion Georgopoulos
Canberra striker Kofi Danning hasn't given up on a return to the A-League and will try to fire up the engine on his comeback in a clash with the Newcastle-based Magic.
Canberra booked a spot in their first FFA Cup after downing Gungahlin United in last month's Capital Football Federation Cup final.
It has opened the door for the club to emulate the dream run of Canberra Olympic - who were the last non-A-League club standing when they hosted Sydney FC in a semi-final two years ago.
“To hell with the science if it can’t produce fiction,” Alfred Bester memorably quipped. Although Bester wrote a batch of much-admired science fiction stories and novels, including The Demolished Man (1952) and The Stars My Destination (1957), many within the genre viewed him as an outsider. In his compact biography and close reading of Bester’s work, Eastern Illinois University professor Jad Smith depicts the author as a man of wide scope whose literary influences and academic interests endowed his best writing with a sophistication lacking in many pulp writers. By the time of his death in 1987, he was acknowledged by the rising generation of cyberpunk writers for, as Smith says, “marrying the gaudy, pop-culture feel of pulp fiction with high style.”
The opening (September) night of Kelso Accordion and Fiddle Club’s season went with a swing with the wonderful Nicky McMichan Trio playing some great music.
Nicky was joined by Matthew McLennan and Andrew Gibb to give us some cracking new tunes and a good punchy sound.
Nicky’s droll patter went down well with the audience too! We were also lucky to have a visit from Robin Waitt and also his first time at the club I think, James Laurie, now residing near Hawick, on 5-row, haste ye back James.
Another special treat was a great solo set from fiddler Louise Douglas.
Highlights in this first set were a Bobby McLeod selection to kick off, a great set of Jim Johnstone reels and a very nice set of gaelic waltzes.
A great start to the season. Next meeting is on October 25 at Kelso Rugby Club when the guest band is The Occasionals. All welcome - free entrance if you can play an instrument!
Andrea Johnson/MDN Kathie Lach helps straighten the heirloom baptismal gown worn by her 2 1/2 week old great-grandson, Karol Steven Dinkel, before his baptism at St. Leo's Catholic Church on Sunday. Karol's parents, John and Madelyn Dinkel, are holding him.
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MOSCOW — A Moscow court has upheld a 20-day jail term for opposition leader Alexei Navalny while police have searched his Moscow headquarters ahead of planned protests.
Navalny was handed the sentence Monday for calling for last week’s unsanctioned protest in Nizhny Novgorod. He appealed the verdict to the Moscow City Court, which upheld it Friday.
Navalny has declared his intention to run for president in the March 2018 election, even though a criminal conviction he calls politically motivated bars him from running.
The 41-year old anti-corruption crusader has organized several waves of protests this year, and another series of such demonstrations is set in nearly 80 Russian cities for Saturday, when President Vladimir Putin turns 65.
Putin hasn’t yet declared his intention to seek re-election, but he’s widely expected to run.
Police are investigating after a man was injured in a collision on Stoke Road, in Linslade, on Sunday.
Officers were called to reports of a collision involving a car and a bicycle in stoke Road at the junction with Golden Riddy, just before 9.30am.
A spokesperson for the force said: “Officers attended, along with other emergency services and the road was closed for a short time.
“One man was taken to hospital for further treatment.
“Officers are continuing to carry out enquiries in relation to the incident.”
If you have any information about the incident call 101.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average have been on a tear in 2016, advancing 13.74 percent. This came after a 2.23 percent retreat in 2015.
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CLAREMORE, Okla. — A northeast Oklahoma couple has been arrested following a Snapchat image of a baby in a laundry bag that was hanging from a door handle.
The Claremore Daily Progress reports that 23-year-old Paul Chuckluck and 21-year-old Johnnie Gaghins were booked into Rogers County Jail on Monday. They face possible charges of child abuse or neglect.
Hominy police alerted the Claremore Police Department about the photo’s appearance on Snapchat, a social media app. Claremore police obtained a copy of the picture and found that Chuckluck and Gaghins were the baby’s parents.
Police allege that Chuckluck placed the nine-month-old inside a mesh laundry bag, tied a knot and hung the bag on a door handle. Records say Gaghin said she thought it was funny and took a photo of the child.
Negombo Criminal Investigation Unit has been able to arrest 03 persons connected to several gold chain robberies.
It has been revealed that the suspects are connected to 12 robberies of gold chains reported in the Negombo, Katana, Katunayake and Kochchikade areas.
Based on a tip-off received by the Investigation Unit, the suspects have been arrested at Dambulla and Kochcikade areas.
The suspects will be presented at the Negombo Magistrate’s Court.
We're halfway through the year, so Richard Roeper compiled his picks for the best and worst movies of 2018 so far.
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This is kind of weird, we know, but Twelve South's Inspire candle is actually quite popular amongst the tech crowd. Right now you can save $10 on the candle, dropping the price to just $19.99 at Amazon. This is the second version of the candle, and it's actually a limited edition one as well. It's said to have a burn time of up to 70 hours and has notes of grapefruit, herbaceous flowers, and more to clear your mind of clutter and stimulate your creativity.
You can see the inspiration from Apple in its container design. Does this really smell like a new Mac? Probably not, but those who have tried it love it, so it's definitely still worth checking out.
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DREAMING MURAKAMI (Nitesh Anjaan, Denmark). 58 minutes. Rating: NNN
Dane Mette Holm has translated the Japanese novelist Haruki Murakami’s books for close to 20 years, and this quiet doc observes her as she works on his latest release – the double bill of Hear The Wind Sing and Pinball, reissues of his earliest novels – and then gets set to interview the man himself in Copenhagen.
The introverted Holm isn’t a very engaging or articulate subject, but director Nitesh Anjaan includes some of her illuminating letters and photos, discussions about literary minutiae with other translators and even an absurd trip to a pinball arcade to study the game.
A CGI frog (a reference to one of the author’s famous stories) adds a fitting surreal touch, but the best sequences come from Holm’s casual talks with Japanese bartenders and sushi restaurant owners, shedding light on a gradually changing country.
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The star of a hit TV series made a surprise visit to a Stirling landmark.
‘Outlander’ star Sam Heughan took a tour of the National Wallace Monument.
The 37-year-old actor made the unannounced visit after wrapping up filming on the latest series.
He showed up shortly before closing time and grabbed a selfie with a member of staff before signing the visitors book.
The actor has signed up for the Stirling Scottish Marathon this weekend.
Filming of the show has taken place at several locations in the Stirling area, including Doune Castle and the Devil’s Pulpit, near Killearn.
The Clanranald Trust from Callander also took part in filming the latest series.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Y Ventures Group Ltd
* Co has entered into a joint venture agreement with toscano pte. ltd.
* deal for marketing, distribution and online retail of men's leather accessories under an online-only private label line, faire leather co
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A Jackson, Mo. man died in a crash on Interstate 55 in Cape Girardeau County on Saturday, Dec. 16.
Dustin R. Sample-Hamilton, 23, was driving north when the car went off the right side of the road, hit a highway sign and overturned, according to a report by the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash happened half a mile south of Oak Ridge around 7:45 p.m.
Sample-Hamilton was pronounced dead at the scene. His next of kin has been notified.
According to the MSHP report, he was not wearing a seatbelt.
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A total volume of 598.3 million tons of freight valued at $1.7 trillion moved throughout Southern California across the various modes of transportation in 2015, according to a new report from the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corp. Operations at the Port of Los Angeles are shown here. The freight that moved throughout Southern California in 2015 was valued at $4.7 billion.
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The Gaza Strip is associated with war, poverty and desperation.
The more than two million Palestinians living there endure extreme conditions. But Gaza is also a place of creativity and productivity.
The House of Organza fashion studio opened in Gaza City last year.
There, four women design and produce clothes and accessories. Much of their work is inspired by Palestinian cultural heritage.
They have succeeded despite Gaza’s high unemployment rate and severe Israeli restrictions on imports of raw materials, including fabric.
They’ve found success by pursuing their passion.
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ISLAMABAD: Accountability court on Monday has declared Dar proclaimed offender for his continuous absence from the proceedings of the case.
As the hearing commenced Ishaq Dar’s lawyer submitted a plea to seek delay in declaration of Dar as a proclaimed offender along with a fresh medical report.
Judge Muhammad Bashir reserved a judgment on the plea submitted by Dar’s lawyer and later announced his client as the proclaimed offender.
The court also directed Dar’s bail guarantor Ahmad Ali Qudoosi to submit surety bail worth Rs5 million within three days.
Dar, who remains a federal minister but has been in London for over a month due to cardio treatment, is accused by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) of possessing assets beyond his known sources of income.
STANFORD, Calif. (AP)  Stanford forward Reid Travis has pulled out of the NBA draft and will transfer for his final year of eligibility.
Travis said Wednesday that he decided to stay in college after testing the draft process but will finish his career at another school. Travis will be eligible immediately as a graduate transfer.
Travis has been selected to the All-Pac-12 team twice. He ranks seventh in Stanford history with 1,427 points and 10th with 758 rebounds. He ranked third last season in the Pac-12 in both scoring (19.5 points per game) and rebounding (8.7 rpg).
Travis missed the final 22 games in 2015-16 with a leg injury and had his medical hardship petition granted by the NCAA last May.
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Goosebumps. Baker Mayfield joins 5 other distinguished Sooner legends to have their portraits hanging as Heisman legends.
Watch the making of this masterpiece below.
KARACHI-Actress and singer Veena Malik has opened her own production house.
Veena has named it after her own, VM productions. The actress is planning to release various productions soon and will also work as a producer and director.
She is also said to be seen as a host in a talk show on a private TV channel. Sources said that Veena has left the decision of her marital life on Mufti Naeem and Aamir Liaquat.
After three years of marriage, Veena sought khula from her husband Asad Khattak last month. The couple got married in Dubai on December 25 in 2013, they have two children.
Internationally acclaimed mezzo-soprano Frederica von Stade, known to fans and friends as Flicka, is well-acquainted with the operas of Jake Heggie: Throughout his career, the San Francisco composer has written numerous works specifically for her.
One of those roles is Madeline, the glamorous actress — and mother of two unhappy children — in Heggie’s “Three Decembers,” a two-act chamber opera with libretto by Gene Scheer.
Von Stade reprises the role in the new Livermore Valley Opera production this weekend. Her performance marks the 10th anniversary of the opera’s premiere and the first American work Livermore Valley Opera has brought to the Bankhead stage.
Details: 7:30 p.m. April 28, 3 p.m. April 29; Bankhead Theater, Livermore; $42-$90; separate tickets for a benefit dinner with the artists at 5 p.m. April 29 are also available at $200; 925-373-6800, www.livermorevalleyopera.com.
April 6 Tanger Factory Outlet Centers Inc :
* Tanger increases dividend 5.4 pct
* Sets FY dividend of $1.37per share
* Tanger Factory Outlet Centers Inc says board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.3425 per share for q1 ended March 31, 2017
* Tanger Factory Outlet Centers Inc - board approved a 5.4 pct increase in annual dividend on its common shares from $1.30 per share to $1.37 per share Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Brooks Orpik's first goal since February 26, 2016 could NOT have come at a better time. 3-1, Washington. #ALLCAPS #StanleyCup pic.twitter.com/xk64N3agyQ
Trump to meet with families of victims of Texas shooting
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump will be meeting with the families of the victims of a Texas school shooting during a visit to the state Thursday.
White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders made the announcement at the White House briefing Wednesday.
Eight students and two substitute teachers were killed during the shooting at Santa Fe High School on May 18.
The president will be traveling to Houston and Dallas on Thursday.
Contract 700M NOK for JSM Test Missiles
(Source: Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace; issued June 29, 2018)
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace AS (Kongsberg) has signed a contract worth 700M NOK with the Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency for JSM test missiles for the integration phase on the F-35.
As a result of the successful flight test in March and finalization of the development phase in June, the project enters into an F-35 integration phase up to 2023. This phase includes delivery of a number of test missiles, captive-carriage-, safe separation- and live firing tests.
“The JSM project continues on schedule and is the only 5th generation missile available on F-35 representing a significant market potential”, says Eirik Lie, President Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace AS.
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MOSCOW — A Russian lawmaker says that he and colleagues who recently visited Pyongyang were shown North Korean calculations indicating that their missiles could reach the U.S. West Coast.
Anton Morozov of the nationalist Liberal-Democratic Party said in remarks carried by Russian state news agency RIA Novosti on Friday that North Korea is preparing to test-fire a long-range missile "in the nearest future."
Morozov, who visited North Korea with two fellow lawmakers earlier this week, said that their interlocutors told them that Pyongyang has the technology that would allow missile warheads to survive the heat while entering the atmosphere.
Buffalo's Mariah Suchan and Florida State's Ama Degbeon fight for a rebound all the way to the floor in the second round game of the NCAA women's college basketball tournament, Monday, March 19, 2018, in Tallahassee, Fla. Buffalo won 86-65. Steve Cannon AP Photo
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) - A federal judge has thrown out one of the charges against a Kansas man accused of plotting to attack Somali immigrants in the meatpacking town of Garden City.
U.S. District Judge Eric Melgren granted a defense motion to dismiss a firearms charge against Curtis Allen. The decision comes in the wake of a 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeal panel's ruling in May in an unrelated case that found that a person convicted of misdemeanor domestic battery under a city ordinance can legally carry a gun.
Allen and co-defendants Patrick Stein and Gavin Wright still face charges of conspiring to detonate truck bombs at an apartment complex where Somali immigrants live.
All three men have pleaded not guilty.
Their trial is set for Feb. 20.
(AFP) - Krister Petersson, chief prosecutor at the international public prosecution office in Stockholm said, Monday, that Sweden has sent one of its most notorious killers to Germany to stand trial for allegedly murdering a Jewish woman in 1992. Dubbed as "Laserman" in Swedish media, 63-year-old John Ausonius is serving a life sentence for a six-month shooting spree with a laser sight in 1991-1992, in which an immigrant was killed and 10 were wounded.
Ausonius is the number one suspect in the investigation into the murder of 68-year-old Blanka Zmigrod in Frankfurt on February 23, 1992. He denies the charges. An employee at a restaurant in Frankfurt, Zmigrod, was shot in the head as she was on her way home, according the German-Jewish weekly Juedische Allgemeine. The weekly says Ausonious had reportedly argued with Zmigrod before the murder, accusing her of theft.
Who actually shot down the plane is the question but the weapon was Russian, a new report has been released and Dr Keith Suters has read it and explains it to us.
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Following an investigation by Thames Valley Police, a man has been charged with robbery in Milton Keynes.
David Goundry, aged 41, of no fixed abode, was arrested on Sunday and charged with one count of robbery on Monday.
The charge is in relation to the robbery of an elderly woman on a pathway behind houses in Franklins Croft, Wolverton, on Sunday,
Goundry appeared before Milton Keynes Magistrates’ Court yesterday morning and was remanded in custody to appear at Aylesbury Crown Court on August 6.
A city employee was arrested Monday morning in Evansville.
Evansville police were doing an open-air sniff with a K9 officer in the parking lot of the City Highway Garage at 1304 Waterworks Road. We're told the K9 officer hit on Michael Wayne Hurm's personal vehicle while he was at work.
Officers say Hurm consented to a search, which is when they found a crystal-like substance believed to be methamphetamine.
Hurm was booked into the Vanderburgh County Jail with no bond. He was charged with possession of meth.
"The City of Evansville has a longstanding policy that requires its employees to be drug-free," said Mayor Lloyd Winnecke in a statement. "Due to recent events, the city launched an initiative to ensure that we have a drug free workforce and drug free workplace."
Mayor Winnecke said Hurm will be suspended when he returns to work.
An internal investigation will be conducted.
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Arthur Billingsley sent us these photos with a quick note: “A relaxing and beautiful flight at sunset from Fort Lauderdale, Florida (KFLL), to Palatka, Florida (28J) at 9,000 feet. These pictures were captured near Cape Canaveral and Orlando (KMCO).
Source: Kent's "Hooligan Libertarian" Blog
by Kent McManigal
"I don't want cops to feel useful, wanted, or needed. I'd rather they struggle to walk the boredom tightrope between donuts and steroids without anyone inviting them into their life. If they are going to be collecting their ill-gotten paychecks anyway, I'd rather they be sitting in the donut shop than out 'on the streets.' It keeps the harm they do to a minimum. I don't want them 'earning their pay' by committing acts of enforcement. Not even against my worst enemy. I don't want cops to feel useful, wanted, or needed. Because they aren't." (01/02/17)
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Date Filed Monday, October 2, 2017 Case Number 2017EST229067 Date Died August 16, 2017 Hearing ESTATE HEARING Nov 15, 2017 9:30 AM Filing Code WRL
Text 2017 EST 229067—Estate of Barbara G. Beckenbach. Will probated. Application to relieve estate from administration filed with publication ordered. Set for hearing Nov. 15, 2017 at 9:30 a.m. J. L. Goldstein, atty.
Statue of abolitionist John Brown vandalized in Kansas
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — A statue of fiery abolitionist John Brown has been vandalized in Kansas City, Kansas.
Police spokesman Thomas Tomasic says officers were dispatched Sunday afternoon to the memorial to Brown, who made a name for himself in the Kansas Territory before leading a failed slave revolt at Harpers Ferry. The Kansas City Star reports that the statue was defaced with a swastika and racial slur.
The statue was dedicated in 1911 and is located near the Quindaro Townsite ruins. The community of Quindaro was a free-state port for abolitionists and a safe haven for those escaping slavery. It was also home to Western University, the first African-American university west of the Mississippi River, until the school closed in the 1940s.
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A Rogue River woman will spend over a year in prison, for stealing more than $100,000 from the pharmacy she worked at. Jackson County Deputy Attorney David Orr said Sandra Blanco was sentenced to 15 months in prison during her court appearance on Friday.
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April 17, 2017 - Reading Horizons , a multisensory curriculum used to rapidly increase reading skills, is thrilled to present the Charlotte F. Lockhart Award for Excellence in Literacy Education to Haleyville Elementary School . The award will be presented to Haleyville at a school board meeting on April 25th.
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While addressing the nation on the eve of India’s 71 Independence Day, President of India Ram Nath Kovind said that We all should take initiative to stop open defecation.
Logan County is fortunate to have four cities within its borders providing individuality and offering a quality of life for those who live there. There are always changes going on in these cities in attempt to continue growth and prosperity, as well as allow visitors to view what wonderful communities we have.
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So after Tigers personnel chased a goose off the field, this happened. pic.twitter.com/lmynDdjWTg -- timwieland (@timwieland) May 31, 2018
DETROIT - A goose decided that the Comerica Park outfield was a great place to relax during the second rain delay of the Detroit Tigers' game against the Los Angeles Angels Wednesday, May 30.
As the game was ready to resume, the grounds crew and a few players tried to chase the goose away.
The goose took flight and headed for an exit with cheers from the remaining crowd, only to fly into a video board along the first base line.
After hitting the video board, the goose fell to an empty set of stands below.
With fans surrounded, a fan came and picked the goose up and left the ball park with an escort of ushers and other Comerica Park staff.
A video update later told fans the goose was healthy and released back into the wild.
The Islanders and Senators play tonight. Here, randomly, is a nearly 12 year old video of those two teams
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Picnic Bay residents are finally getting a seawall to protect their waterside properties from tidal erosion – ending a 10-year struggle funded largely from their own pockets.
The first of two barges bringing a total of 900 tonnes of rock from Matatoki quarry near Thames was unloaded on Monday. Contractors say the project should be completed within a week – but meanwhile the area is off limits for safety reasons.
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Deputies are investigating after several bullets were fired into a home early Monday morning during a drive-by shooting.
According to investigative reports, the shooting occurred just after 2 a.m. at a house on Cudd Road.
Deputies said two men were asleep in separate rooms of the home when they were awakened by gunfire.
The men found several bullet holes in the wall of the living room and several in the wall of a front bedroom.
In addition to damaged siding and drywall, deputies said bullets also damaged a mirror, a ceramic pot, and a vacuum cleaner.
No suspects were identified in the investigative reports.
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Renowned auctioneer Rowlan Hill has found Nazi relics and run auctions for Larry Fitzgerald's charity under his Phoenix-based Blue Leaf Auctions. 'It's all about the hunt': Phoenix auction house digs up treasures Renowned auctioneer Rowlan Hill has found Nazi relics and run auctions for Larry Fitzgerald's charity under his Phoenix-based Blue Leaf Auctions.
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Sturgill Simpson is coming to the Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island on September 22nd.
Beginning at 10 AM this Wednesday, use the password “NBLOOM” over at Live Nation to get tickets in our presale.
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BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona says it has reached a deal with Chinese club Guangzhou Evergrande to buy Brazil midfielder Paulinho for 40 million euros ($47 million).
The Spanish club says that Paulinho will sign a contract after a medical exam on Thursday. Barcelona didn't say how long his contract will be.
Paulinho is set to be Barcelona's first signing since Neymar's move to Paris Saint-Germain for a world-record 222 million euros ($262 million) last week.
The 29-year-old Paulinho played for Tottenham for two seasons before moving to Guangzhou in 2015. He has made 41 appearances for the Brazil national team.
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Feb 14 Amag Pharmaceuticals Inc :
* Amag and Endoceutics enter into an exclusive U.S. license agreement for intrarosa (prasterone)
* Amag Pharmaceuticals Inc says "Endoceutics plans to put an additional $20 million toward supporting educational programs in 2017"
* Amag Pharmaceuticals Inc- Amag expects to launch intrarosa in U.S. In mid-2017
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NEW YORK (AP) — Mexican drug lord and escape artist Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman wants to hire new lawyers in his U.S. drug trafficking case, but there's questions about how they'll get paid. Guzman is set to appear Monday in federal court in Brooklyn where a judge is expected to address questions about whether he can ...
A damaged mosque and remains of buildings are seen following a security campaign against Shi'ite Muslim gunmen in the town of Awamiya, in the eastern part of Saudi Arabia August 9, 2017. Security forces have been trying for three months to flush out...more
A damaged mosque and remains of buildings are seen following a security campaign against Shi'ite Muslim gunmen in the town of Awamiya, in the eastern part of Saudi Arabia August 9, 2017. Security forces have been trying for three months to flush out gunmen behind years of attacks on police in the small town of around 30,000 that has been the center of protests by minority Shi'ites against the Sunni government. REUTERS/Faisal Al Nasser
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MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee police are asking for the public’s help in identifying three suspects wanted in a home invasion that happened Tuesday night, May 29.
It happened around 9:00 p.m. at a home in the area of 10th and W. Atkinson Avenue.
According to police, three suspects approached the victim, a 50-year-old man, outside of his home and forced him back in at gunpoint. The suspects then stole firearms, cash, and electronic equipment from the victim’s home.
The suspects fled in two separate vehicles, a burgundy Chevy Malibu, and a burgundy minivan.
Anyone with information is asked to call Milwaukee police at 414-935-7360.
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New Year’s day celebrations turned to tragedy for some South Africans.
Several drownings were reported across the country.
At least six people died along the Eastern and Western Cape beaches on Sunday.
A 32-year-old man drowned in Muizenberg after efforts to resuscitate him were unsuccessful.
Three people drowned in separate incidents in Port Alfred, while drownings were also reported at Jeffrey’s Bay and East London.
Among the victims is a five-year-old child.
The speaker of the Free State Legislature lost two grandchildren, who drowned in a swimming pool on New Year’s Eve.
Several others were saved by National Sea Rescue Institute officials.
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A failure to yield kicked off a slow speed chase Friday night through Camarillo and Ventura, authorities said.
The chase began shortly after 9:40 p.m. when deputies attempted to pull over a vehicle near the Las Posas Park & Ride, according to officials with the Ventura County Sheriff's Office.
The vehicle failed to yield and entered the northbound Highway 101 towards Ventura, authorities said.
The chase lasted nearly an hour as the vehicle traveled at speeds of 25 to 35 mph through Ventura roadways including Main Street, authorities said.
The vehicle was eventually stopped at 10:35 p.m. near Chestnut and Main streets.
The 59-year-old driver was arrested and booked into Ventura County jail on suspicion of misdemeanor charges of DUI, driving with a suspended license and evading.
No injuries were reported.
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COEBURN, Va. — Tracy Stallard, the pitcher who gave up Roger Maris' record 61st home run in 1961, has died. He was 80.
The Sturgill Funeral Home in Coeburn, Va., said Monday that Stallard died Wednesday at the Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, Tenn.
He was on the mound for Boston in 1961 when Maris broke the single-season record that Babe Ruth had held since 1927. The record stayed until 1998.
Stallard went 30-57 with a 4.17 career ERA while pitching for the Red Sox (1960-62), New York Mets (1963-64) and St. Louis Cardinals (1965-66).
Cobar Shire councillors will vote tomorrow night to elect their mayor and deputy mayor for the year ahead. Nominations for the position of mayor and deputy mayor have been called and were to have closed at 4pm yesterday. While councillors are elected for a four year term, the mayor and […]
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Missouri State University
Each semester, students at Missouri State University who attain academic excellence are named to the dean’s list.
For undergraduate students, criteria include enrollment in at least 12 credit hours during the spring semester and at least a 3.50 grade point average (on a 4.00 scale). Locally Bethany Bleil, Gardner and Mikayla Hill, Gardner, made the list.
University of Oklahoma
Students from all 50 states, Washington, D.C., as well as 78 countries are listed on the University of Oklahoma Norman campus honor roll for the spring 2018 semester.
Honor roll students who are enrolled full time in at least 12 credit hours are listed below by the hometowns they provided on their records. The names of students who earned a 4.0 (A) grade-point average also are President Honor Roll designates and are indicated by an asterisk.
Spring 2018 out of state honor roll includes Lauren Elise Haag, Gardner.
It’s well known that container truckers face a lot of unique problems, and recently, they’ve been giving Jon Osburn an earful. Mark Reddig talks with the man who drives the Spirit of the American Trucker.
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FILE - In this Sept. 30, 2016, file photo, a marijuana harvester examines buds going through a trimming machine near Corvallis, Ore. Three years after Oregon lawmakers created the state's new legal marijuana program, marijuana prices in the state are in free fall and the craft cannabis farmers who put Oregon on the map decades before legalization are losing their businesses to emerging chains and out-of-state investors. Andrew Selsky, File AP Photo
Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger, has warned that financial imbalance among football clubs is “destroying competition” around Europe.
Addressing the media on Friday, Wenger said it was clear that “something is not right in our game”, with four of Europe’s top five domestic leagues practically decided halfway through the season.
Manchester City have an 18-point lead in England, while Bayern Munich are 16 points clear in the Bundesliga.
Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain enjoy 11-point gaps in Spain and France respectively.
“When you look at the five big leagues in Europe, you can see that the unpredictability of the competition has gone down.
“In December, we already knew four champions of five leagues, so it means something is not right in our game. The huge financial power of some clubs is destroying the competition,” Wenger said.
Total Irrelevance: Trump-Hating Emmys Hit All-Time Ratings Low
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Adjustments might take a little of the sting out of the news that Sunday night’s Emmy telecast was a ratings catastrophe, but any adjustment will only make the nightmare a little less nightmarish. Instead of being the lowest-watched Emmys in its 69-year history, Sunday night’s telecast might be able to squeak into the second-lowest.
As of now, though, it looks as though all that promised Trump-hating resulted in a record low, which is especially shocking (at least to bubbled Hollywood) because last year everyone was certain the bottom had been hit.
Regardless, the die is cast. Last night was yet-another ratings flop for Hollywood’s Beautiful People. As of now it looks as though fewer than 11.3 million viewers tuned in to watch host Stephen Colbert’s hate-fest. That would mean the 69th Emmy telecast had fewer viewers than last year’s 68th, which currently holds the all-time low ratings record. – READ MORE
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Palisadian Steven Spielberg’s newest movie, “The Post,” set to open on December 22, has already been called the most important film of the year.
This historical drama illuminates the 1971 showdown between the Nixon Administration and the Washington Post Publisher Katharine Graham (Meryl Streep) and Post Editor Ben Bradlee (Palisadian Tom Hanks), who defied the President by publishing leaked documents, the Pentagon Papers, that detailed the U.S. involvement in Vietnam.
The two teenagers that were arrested in connection to a vehicle pursuit involving a stolen vehicle Wednesday have been identified.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police identified the two teens as 17-year-old Alfred Goodley and 18-year-old Harrison Hillman.
Around 4:18 p.m., officers got a call from a woman who said her gray Toyota Solara was taken at gunpoint by two men in the 1300 block of Sharon Road West in south Charlotte.
A short time later, police saw the vehicle and tried to pull it over, but the driver refused to stop. A short pursuit ensued until the duo in the vehicle jumped out and tried to run away on foot on Alleghany Street in west Charlotte.
Both of the teens were taken into custody without incident.
Goodley was charged with common law robbery and felony conspiracy. Hillman was charged with common law robbery, felony conspiracy and hit-and-run causing property damage.
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With the majority of the world population growing concerned with what they consume and what are the actual constituents of the food that makes it to their plates, the debate of food safety and crop growing practices has never been more…Original Article
The Detroit Symphony Orchestra takes it to the neighborhood again this weekend, with conductor-violinist Andres Cardenas leading a program of Bach, Haydn and Coccherini at 8 p.m. Friday at First United Methodist Church in Plymouth, 8 p.m. Saturday at Kirk in the Hills in Bloomfield Hills, and 3 p.m. Sunday, June 18, at Star of the Sea in Grosse Pointe. Tickets are $25 general, $10 students. Call 313-576-5111 or visit dso.org.
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Bridgeport Elementary School Cancelled For Tuesday
Bridgeport School District is announcing that school is cancelled for Preschool – 4th grade students tomorrow after a pipe burst in the school requiring clean up and damage repair.
Tomorrow was set to be the first day back to school after Christmas break for students.
Students in Middle School and High School will have school as planned.
I.G. Investment Management LTD. lowered its stake in shares of AbbVie Inc by 44.4% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC.
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Daily Pick 3' game
MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Wisconsin Lottery's "Daily Pick 3" game were:
3-2-4
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The week before and of E3 is always a time filled with game announcements, cinematic and gameplay trailers, and a whole lot more. This year is no exception. We've been watching trailers all week, and we've picked out eight that we think everyone should see.
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Far Cry 5
The first look at gameplay in Far Cry 5 showed up at E3, and it not only shows off the violent cult you'll be squaring off with, it also features the friends you'll team up with the take it down. Oh, and one of them is a dog that brings you guns.
INDIANOLA, Miss. — Hundreds of people filled a church in the Mississippi Delta for the funeral Saturday of B.B. King, who rose from sharecropper in the area’s flat cotton fields...
Freeport-McMoRan Inc.’s shares had their worst day in two years Tuesday after the company said that its troubles mining copper in Indonesia were dragging on.
The shares tumbled $2.73, or 15%, to $16.08, their steepest slide since January 2016, while copper prices rose. Freeport was also the worst performer in the S&P 500.
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April 6 HPGC Renmintongtai Pharmaceutical Corp :
* Says it will pay cash dividend of 0.50 yuan(before tax)/share for 2016 to shareholders of record on April 12
* The company's shares will be traded ex-right and ex-dividend on April 13 and the dividend will be paid on April 13
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/v3f5cl
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
Choosing the right home care agency from the start can save a lot of time, frustration and possible disappointment later.
First, realize the home care agencies are not all the same. As with any business, some companies are better managed and operated than others. So focus your immediate attention on learning as much about an agency as possible, including their reputation in the community. Research national accreditations and college knowledgeable referrals and personal recommendations from creditable sources whenever possible.
Other questions to consider are: Have there been any recent changes? Is the owner/manager a health professional and what is their background? Anytime you are bringing outside help into your home, do not hesitate to ask for references.The time you invest in researching your options before actually engaging in their services will be well worth it.
The San Diego Elder Law Center has compiled a list of conditions and criteria to think about as you consider different agencies:
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The Lorain County Community College dental hygiene clinic is open to the public offering exams, oral cancer screening, periodontal evaluation, radiographs/x-rays, prophylaxis/cleaning and fluoride treatment.
The cost is $25 for adults and $20 for children 16 under. To schedule an appointment, call 440-366-4948. The Dental Hygiene Clinic is located in room 105 of the Health and Science Building.
For more information, visit www.lorainccc.edu/dentalclinic.
Lorain County Community College is located at 1005 N. Abbe Road in Elyria.
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Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has said they are now awaiting approval from world football governing body FIFA on their choice of a base camp in Southern Russia.
“We have found a good base camp in a quiet place, but we have to wait for official approval from FIFA on December 15 (Thursday),” Rohr specially disclosed in an interview.
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Nigeria’s choice of a base camp is between Sochi and Volgograd and it is in the countryside.
It is in a region of mineral and spa baths which will afford the team to recover quickly from injuries.
The base camp will be home of the Eagles at Russia 2018 and the team shuttle to match venues from this camp.
Two Georgia inmates serving long prison sentences and who authorities say are "dangerous beyond description" overpowered and killed two guards on a prison bus before fleeing in a stolen car.
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I saw Chuck Berry many times, including on his British debut at the Finsbury Park Astoria, north London, in May 1964. As a schoolboy myself I was thrilled to hear School Days and all the other favourites, but I was especially pleased when Chuck sang Wee Wee Hours, underlining how steeped in the blues his music always was. This could be seen as a refutation for those who like to deny his was “black music”. The other highlight came when he strutted across the stage with head bobbing vigorously, legs out front kicking in rhythm – his duck walk. It was greeted with an extraordinary roar of approval and appreciation from the crowd, prompting a delighted look of glee on his face.
EAST WINDSOR — East Windsor police said first responders are at the scene of a house fire on Abbe Road.
East Windsor said everyone made it out of the home at this time, but it is unknown if anyone was injured.
FOX61 will provide updates as soon as they become available.
Business owner Ramona Welch was joined by Lebanon Mayor Bernie Ash, chamber chair Jud Nave, president Melanie Minter, chamber ambassadors and staff. The new addition to Urban Mills Promotions is at 126 Public Square in Lebanon. For more information, visit facebook.com/UrbanMillsPromo.
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× 5NEWS Weather: Saturday’s Rain Hour-By-Hour
A weak front will be moving into the area on Saturday with scattered rain chances during the first part of the day.
The line of showers should weaken and become more disorganized as it advances east. Sunshine is expected by late afternoon on Saturday.
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6AM SATURDAY: Showers begin moving into our area form the west.
8AM SATURDAY: Areas of scattered rain move from Oklahoma into Arkansas
10AM SATURDAY: A broken line of showers will be in the area during the mid-morning hours.
NOON SATURDAY: Showers should be ending in NW Arkansas but could be continuing into the Greater Fort Smith area.
3PM SATURDAY: Most showers will be out of NW Arkansas and the Fort Smith area by this time with a few lingering areas of rain towards Clarksville.
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Lydia Deetz has been the quirky goth hero of many since she first appeared in the '80s cult classic film Beetlejuice , but it turns out that the role haunted real-life counterpart Winona Ryder .
The beloved Stranger Things star shared with Marie Claire U.K. that she was bullied by her peers despite the overwhelming popularity of the film; in fact, the movie gave them another way to tease her by calling her a "witch."
"I remember thinking, 'Ooh, it's, like, the number-one movie. This is going to make things great at school,'" Ryder said. "But it made things worse. They called me a witch."
Ryder didn't let the haters get to her, however; in the time since, she's had plenty of other truly memorable roles since then and even nabbed a Golden Globe Award in 1994 for for her role in The Age of Innocence .
April 24 (Reuters) - Zhejiang Wanfeng Auto Wheel Co Ltd :
* Says it plans to buy 95 percent stake in Wuxi Xiongwei Precision-Machinery Sci-Tech Co., Ltd for 1.25 billion yuan
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/xmT8jn
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
SAN FRANCISCO (AP)  Immigration agents this week delivered inspection notices to 77 restaurants and other businesses in Northern California and gave them three workdays to prove their employees are authorized to work in the country.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents served the notices Monday through Wednesday to businesses in Sacramento, San Jose and San Francisco.
A notice of inspection asks business owners to produce so-called I-9 forms, which employees are required to fill when first hired to confirm they are legally authorized to work.
The audits come two weeks after California Attorney General Xavier Becerra warned business owners they could face fines of up to $10,000 if they violate a new state law that bars them from turning over workers' records to federal authorities.
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Former TV star Rolf Harris will face a retrial over three alleged sexual assaults and one new charge of indecent assault, a prosecutor at Southwark Crown Court has said.
Mr Harris has pleaded not guilty to the new charge.
Last week, a jury cleared him of three sexual assault charges but failed to return a verdict on four counts.
The 86-year-old will not face a retrial on one of the four counts that the jury could not reach a verdict on.
After deliberating for just under a week, the jury found Mr Harris not guilty of indecently assaulting a young autograph hunter on a visit to a Portsmouth radio station with her mother at the end of the 1970s.
He was also cleared of groping a blind, disabled woman at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London in 1977, and sexually assaulting a woman in her 40s after filming a TV show in 2004.
Judge Alistair McCreath discharged the jury from deliberating on the further four counts Mr Harris was accused of.
His retrial will take place on 15 May.
May 2 Irb Infrastructure Developers Ltd
* IRB Invit Fund says allots 205.3 million units at 102 rupees per unit aggregating to about 20.95 billion rupees to 28 anchor investors Further company coverage:
When the ice cream vendor runs out of cones, there’s only one solution. And these buddy cops are more than willing to lick the problem.
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Haley Dorris, right, performs a Paramore song on bass with instructor Phil Allen on guitar during an arts show at Fusion Academy in Mission Viejo on Thursday, April 6, 2017. Jennifer Holst-Garvin,a Fusion instructor, right, runs up to Cate Moses to congratulate her after Moses performs during an arts show at Fusion Academy in Mission Viejo on Thursday, April 6, 2017.
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The Wimberley Fire Department says the fire started just after 8 a.m. at the Chick-a-Dee located at 204 Wimberley Square. When firefighters arrived, they discovered fire in an interior wall and were able to put it out within 30 minutes.
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In this courtroom sketch, Duty counsel Georgia Koulis, from left, Alek Minassian, Justice of the Peace Stephen Waisberg and Crown prosecutor Joe Callaghan appear in court in Toronto on Tuesday, April 24, 2018. The 25-year-old suspect, Minassian, was charged Tuesday with first degree murder in the deaths of 10 pedestrians he mowed down in the rented van he sent careening along the busy walkway. The Canadian Press via AP Alexandra Newbould
Moscow. 7 November. REPORT.AZ/ Consulate General of Azerbaijan to Saint Petersburg in cooperation with law enforcements immediately prevents anti-Azerbaijan acts.
Azerbaijan's Consul General in Saint Petersburg Sultan Gasimov told the Russian bureau of Report News Agency.
On November 6, unknown people installed a banner that read “Freedom to Talishistan” along with flags of Russia and Iran on the railroad bridge in Frunzensky district, St Petersburg.
The Azerbaijanis living in St Petersburg reacted to it and complained to Consulate General of Azerbaijan in Russia.
“As soon as information was received we applied to main police department of the city. They took prompt actions and downed the banner. Currently, people involved in placing the banner are being identified,” said Gasimov.
Vice President Mike Pence says all options are on the table in dealing with North Korea. Pence made the remarks during a surprise visit Monday morning to the Korean Demilitarized Zone.
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April 24 (Reuters) - Beijing InterAct Technology Co Ltd
* Says it appoints Li Jihong as general manager, to succeed Sun Chengwen
Source text in Chinese:goo.gl/nJqVXR
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
Schedule: Friday, practice, 11 a.m. , qualifying, 4:15 p.m. ; Saturday, practice, 9 a.m. , practice 12 p.m. ; Sunday, race, 3 p.m., FS1. Fast facts: Blaney's win was the 99th career victory for the Wood Brothers team, which has won at least one race in each decade since the 1960s.
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CINCINNATI (AP) — Police near Cincinnati say the mother of a 10-month-old girl sat her down in a car seat on a driveway and then apparently forgot she was there and backed a vehicle over the child, who later died.
Police say it appears to be a tragic accident that occurred midday Tuesday in Union Township, just east of Cincinnati in Clermont County.
Township police say the woman left her younger child on the driveway while tending to an older child in the vehicle, then started to drive and hit the younger child. Police say the girl was rushed by helicopter to a children's hospital but died Tuesday evening.
Investigators haven't publicly identified the family involved. The incident remains under investigation.
April 10Allgeier SE::
* Said on Friday concluded agreement with Ciber's insolvency administrator, to take over customer relationships and other assets of the German companies of the Ciber Group
* Said transaction allows continuation and restructuring of the essential parts of Ciber companies' German operations by Allgeier
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – School closing alerts are rolling in. Close to 4 dozen school systems are closing early.
The list includes day cares, private schools and some of the largest school systems: Williamson, Rutherford, Dickson, Sumner, Wilson and Metro Schools.
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Wennberg recorded two assists -- one on the power-play -- during Friday's 5-0 win over the Islanders.
The 23-year-old pivot is coming off a career year, so kick-starting 2017-18 with a multi-point showing is encouraging. However, it's definitely worth noting that there are a few shortcomings in Wennberg's fantasy profile. To start, he is a low-volume shooter and pass-first center, so he doesn't project to provide much help in the goals or shots columns. Additionally, he cooled down the stretch last year with just seven points through his final 20 games compared to his 52 points over the first 60 contests of the season. Still, Wennberg is locked in as the top offensive center for the Blue Jackets, and his exceptional vision and passing ability will make him a serviceable asset in the majority of settings.
Cavs sign top pick Collin Sexton to rookie contract
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CLEVELAND -- The Cavaliers signed guard Collin Sexton to a rookie contract. Financial terms were not immediately available.
Cleveland made the announcement on Wednesday, a holiday treat for the team's fans still grappling with their emotions after superstar LeBron James announced he's leaving the Cavs for the second time to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers.
The Cavs selected Sexton with the No. 8 overall pick in last month's NBA draft. He averaged 19.2 points as a freshman at Alabama and played his best in big games while leading the Crimson Tide to its first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2012.
Now that he's under contract, the 19-year-old can't be traded for 30 days. However, the Cavs are likely to hang on to Sexton and help them rebuild without James, who led Cleveland to four straight NBA Finals and a championship in 2016.
Sexton is on Cleveland's summer league roster for games in Las Vegas.
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Here is a hodgepodge of 2017 World of Bluegrass and Wide Open Bluegrass images, including some shots from conferences and workshops during the week, plus artist performances on stage.
Senomyx Inc. CEO John Poyhonen acquired 50,000 shares of Senomyx stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, March 23rd. The stock was bought at an average cost of $0.98 per share, with a total value of $49,000.00.
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ABC News(NEW YORK) — Hot cars can be a threat for children even during the cooler months of the year, according to new findings released Friday by Consumer Reports.
The new warning for parents states that even though the hot summer months have ended, the temperatures inside a closed car can still rise to potentially fatal levels for young children.
“It can happen even in the milder temperatures,” Janette Fennell, the founder and president of the website Kidsandcars.org, told ABC News. “Our vehicles kind of act like a greenhouse.”
The new Consumer Reports findings warned it is a misconception that heatstroke deaths …read more
ADVA Optical Networking completed its previously announced acquisition of MRV Communications. The deal was valued at $69 million when it was first announced in July.
http://www.advaoptical.com
MRV Communications was founded in 1988 by Prof. Shlomo Margalit and Dr. Zeev Rav-Noy. The company is headquartered in Chatsworth, California and has R&D centers in Chelmsford, MA, and Yokneam, Israel.
In 2016, ADVA acquired Overture Networks to expand its Carrier Ethernet portfolio and create a NFV product suite, named Ensemble. Earlier this year, Ensemble was selected by Verizon for its virtual uCPE solution.
McKinney (shoulder) fielded flyballs and groundballs on the field Tuesday, Coley Harvey of ESPN.com reports.
The young outfielder landed on the disabled list on April 1 after colliding with a wall on an attempted catch, but it seems like he's slowly making progress through his recovery program. McKinney hasn't appeared in any game action since incurring the injury though, so it seems like he's still at least a week or two away from a full return.
The wildfire on Saddleworth Moor which crews have been fighting for more than a week is now being treated as arson.
Police say witnesses reported that people were lighting a bonfire on the moorland above Stalybridge, Greater Manchester, on the early evening of Sunday June 24 - around 50 minutes before the first 999 call.
The fire on land at Buckton Vale, east of Manchester, later led two days later to the evacuation of dozens of homes in the village of Carrbrook as flames threatened to engulf properties.
Flames continued to spread before fire crews from across the country, with the assistance of the Army, successfully battled to keep the area safe.
On Wednesday with the fire still burning, although under control, Greater Manchester Police said the bonfire sighting was being pursued as a possible line of inquiry.
JAMES JAY CARAFANO: Top 5 Movies to Celebrate This 4th of July.
My alternate list includes Stripes, Captain America: Civil War, Rocky IV, Tucker and Dale vs. Evil, and the most American movie ever made, Smokey and the Bandit.
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Each spring, Riverside Park's Urban Ecology Center is THE place to be to meet local farmers who grow food sustainably and learn how to buy directly from them. The annual Local Food and Farmer Open House event has grown since we first organized it ten years ago to help our community connect with local Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), farmers. Now over 1,000 people attend each year, the number of CSA farmers attending is over 20. During the rest of the year, our community can visit the Center and our web site to learn more about CSAs and where to find local farms.
Your connection to Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farmers
Attend a Workshop:
11:30am & 1pm - CSA Basics
Jamie Ferschinger, Urban Ecology Center
12pm & 12:45pm - Cooking from your CSA Box
Annie Wegner Lefort, the Mindful Palate
Lunch available from Milwaukee Localicious
In an interview earlier this week, House Speaker Charles McCall, said the revenue-raising measures would be in one bill, the reforms in separate bills.
× Widow of slain Missouri police officer sues defendant
CLINTON, Mo. (AP) _ The widow of a western Missouri police officer fatally shot during a traffic stop has filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against the man charged in his death.
KRCG-TV reports Cresinda Michael filed the lawsuit last Friday against Ian McCarthy last Friday in Missouri’s Henry County, five days after 37-year-old Gary Michael Jr. was slain in 9,000-resident Clinton, that county’s seat. The lawsuit does not specify damages sought.
McCarthy is charged with first-degree murder and armed criminal action. A plea of not guilty was entered on his behalf Friday, and he remains jailed.
A message left Monday with his attorney was not immediately returned.
Investigators say Michael stopped a car for a traffic violation when the driver shot him and sped away. McCarthy, of Clinton, was captured after a two-day manhunt.
× Bill and Wendy Full Show 4.24.18: A loaf of bread, a container of milk, and a stick of butter
Today’s guests include actor and writer Stephen Tobolowsky and CNET’s Ian Sherr. Bill and Wendy open the show with their good old friend, Stephen Tobolowsky. Stephen talks about his travels, “The Goldbergs,” his new book, and much more. Then, the show goes on with CNET’s Ian Sherr. Ian joins us to talk tech. After that, Steve breaks the news that Bob Dorough, the musical keystone of Schoolhouse Rock, has passed away. Bill and Wendy recall some of their favorite memories of the show.
You can find Bill and Wendy on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. The Bill and Wendy Show airs Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to noon, then streaming from noon to 1 p.m.
The Donut car park in Chesterfield is to close for 24 hours next week.
The facility will be shut from 7am on June 21 to 7am on June 22 to allow 'essential maintenance' to take place.
Thumbs-up: to Gaelan Wilson-Adams, 13, who is home-schooled and Luke Doty, 13, of Mountain Pathways Montessori School, who took top honors at the first Lego League N.C. State Championship on Jan. 15 at NC A&T University, Greensboro. The teens will be heading to Houston, Texas, in April to compete in the first Lego League World Festival.
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The Italian is set to leave Stamford Bridge at the end of the season despite only winning the Premier League title last year.
But a combination of poor results and a rift with owner Roman Abramovich over who makes signings has left him on the brink.
Abramovich has proved that he isn’t scared to wield the axe and Conte is close to becoming the next name on what has become down the years a long list.
The Blues are currently 21 points behind runaway leaders Manchester City and could even miss out on the Champions League next season.
It has been disclosed that joint activities of the Shabak Israel Security Agency and the Israel Police have recently exposed Hamas money trails, in which terror funds were transferred to the families of Hamas terrorists, including those carrying out serious attacks.
These trails are run by Hamas operatives in Gaza, whose goal is to encourage terrorism and provide an "economic back" for the families of terrorists.
Intelligence information relayed by the ISA led to the seizure of funds or their equivalents, amounting to more than 130,000 shekels, which had been transferred from Hamas to Jerusalem residents. Subsequently, a large-scale search was carried out in the houses of money-launderers, and NIS 100,000 in cash and a private car were seized.
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Diamanda Galas to play Joy Theater April 11 Diamanda Galas (Wikipedia
Galas will release All the Way is a collection of jazz and blues standards, while At Saint Thomas the Apostle Harlem is a live album recorded in May 2016.? (Wikipedia calls her an "American avant-garde soprano, composer, pianist, organist, performance artist, and painter," as good a description as any) comes to New Orleans April 11 for a performance at the Joy Theater as part of a North American tour.Galas will release two new albums next month ? her first in 10 years.is a collection of jazz and blues standards, whileis a live album recorded in May 2016.?
press release: This is a fully reserved performance. Doors open at 7 PM and performance begins at 8 PM.
LEWISTON, Maine — U.S. family-owned promotional products company Geiger is buying the largest family-owned promotional products distributor in the United Kingdom.
CEO Gene Geiger said Monday the merger with BTC Group expands the company’s footprint in Europe. The new company, Geiger BTC Group, will have nearly 400 employees.
Financial terms weren’t disclosed.
Geiger told the Sun Journal newspaper that the two companies have collaborated in the past, and that BTC’s owners let it be known that they were ready to sell.
Both management teams are staying in place.
Geiger will be CEO of the parent company and Frank Murphy, BTC Group’s managing director, will run the U.K. subsidiary when the deal closes next month.
Chrissy Teigen and John Legend just made their family bigger by one with the adoption of a bulldog puppy.
The supermodel shared an image of her one-year-old daughter Luna and their furry new friend named Pepper getting to know each other on Instagram.
Clearly the little ones are getting on well with Teigen captioning the photo, "What happens at Lip Sync Battle does not always stay at Lip Sync Battle. @caseypattersontv @llcoolj."
The adorable puppy will be joining Pippa and Buddy in the Legend household and our hopes are high that the bulldog will be very happy in the pet friendly home, as even Luna takes part in caring for her furry friends.
There may be no pitch clock in the majors next season after all.
Rob Manfred has back-tracked on his demands for a pitch clock, instead willing to push off such a decision for another year, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today.
The proposal to the baseball union is that if the average game time in 2018 comes in under 2 hours and 55 minutes, then there wouldn’t be a pitch clock in 2019 either. However, failing to meet that threshold would lead to a pitch clock being instituted next year.
Rob Manfred may be willing to concede instituting a pitch clock for 2018. (Morry Gash/AP)
A pitch clock is one of several pace-of-play initiatives being considered by the league, as well as limits on mound visits and batters being allowed to step out of the box.
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President Trump spoke at the “Salute to Service” dinner last night at the Greenbrier. He addressed issues from immigration to veteran health care, and he also gave a special thank you to the service men and women and their families that were in attendance. Trump spoke to an enthusiastic crowd at the invitation only event that was part of this year’s PGA Tour event at Greenbrier Resort.
KASGANJ: Another accused named Rahat Qureshi was arrested on Saturday in connection with the communal violence in Uttar Pradesh’s Kasganj district.
Earlier on January 31, the Uttar Pradesh Police arrested Salim, the prime accused in the killing of Chandan Gupta during the communal flare-up in the district on Republic Day.
The clash had broken out after an unauthorised bike rally was taken out by RSS-affiliated students' group Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad and the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) in the city to commemorate the Republic Day and allegedly stones were pelted at them during the roadshow.
A gang used a BMW in an attempt to raid a Co-op in the early hours of Thursday.
BMW: Police have appealed for witnesses. ITV
Surrey police have appealed for witnesses after a gang rammed a black BMW X5 in to a Co-op.
Officers were called to Nork Way in Banstead at around 3am on Thursday after reports of a number of people dressed in black trying to raid the premises.
The 4×4 was apparently reversed in to the glass shopfront.
It is not clear at this stage if anything was taken, investigators said.
Anyone with any information has been urged to contact police.
Ihuoma Chiedozie, Enugu The Enugu State Governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, has announced a former Minister of Information, Chief Nnia Nwodo, as the choice of the state for the position of the President-General of the apex socio-political body of the Igbo, Ohanaeze Ndigbo. The position has been zoned to Enugu State in the forthcoming elections into Ohanaeze’s […] The post Ugwuanyi backs Nwodo for Ohanaeze presidency appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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The Taraba State Government is set to distribute 130 tractors it procured to farmers in the state to support agricultural mechanisation and boost food production.
The state’s Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Dr. David Ishaya, said this in an interview with our correspondent on Wednesday in Jalingo.
Ishaya said, “Apart from the 30 tractors the governor inaugurated on Tuesday (yesterday) we have procured 100 units of mini tractors for smallholder farmers and we will soon distribute them to farmers.
“The tractors are to be given to cooperative societies across the 16 local government areas of the state and we are working out the modalities for the distribution.”
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY — Police are looking to identify the suspect in a retail theft that occurred at Weis Markets in Cumberland County.
The pictured male arrived at Weis Markets on Lowther Road just before 1:15 a.m. Friday. Lower Allen Township Police say the male, who walks with a distinct limp, entered the store, allegedly selected various items — fresh meat, eggs, and frozen seafood — and loaded them into two baskets. The male then allegedly fled through an emergency exit at the rear of the store, where he was picked up by his accomplice in a silver-colored sedan (possibly a Nissan), police add.
The vehicle was last seen turning onto Interstate 83 South.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Lower Allen Township Police at 717-238-9676. You can also contact Cumberland County Crime Stoppers at 1-855-628-8477 or by email at contact@cumberlandcrimestoppers.net.
Fallout continues over the state paying nearly a million dollars for vacant office space in Middletown Mall. Leaders of the House Committee on Government Organization are calling for an investigation into the state’s Real Estate Division to determine if the state is paying for any other properties that are no longer in use.
ELKINS RIDES HIGH INTO THE TYSON EVENTS CENTER THIS WEEKEND
The Tyson Events Center will be roaring this weekend with the sounds of freestyle Motocross Stunt Riders and Monster Trucks.
Cody Elkins, who holds the Guinness Book of World Records title for “longest moving quad jump” is one of the featured motocross riders:
OC……wanting more. :21
That lead to maybe his greatest stunt, leaping over an airplane as it flew below him:
OC……….couple of times a year. :25
Elkins grew up loving to race and made a career out of his passion for motocross:
OC……ever since. :26
You can see Elkins, fellow rider Terry Russell and the Monster Truck Nationals at the Tyson Events Center Saturday at 1pm and 7:30pm and Sunday at 1pm.
There’s a free pit party with your ticket before each show to meet the drivers.
“Hamilton” audience members could be getting a very special treat in the future: Paul Rudd as Aaron Burr.
Brandon Victor Dixon, the current Burr in the Broadway hit, took a break from the stage to host Rudd’s fifth annual all-star bowling benefit in New York while the actor was stuck filming in Prague.
'HAMILTON' STAR BRANDON VICTOR DIXON'S TWEETS SURPRISING?
According to a spy, Rudd joked via video message at the event that he “owed [Dixon] one and when he returns to New York, he will be happy to take over the role of Aaron Burr at any evening performance he likes, but not a matinee. He won’t do the matinees.”
Gilbert Gottfried, Caroline Rhea, Richard Kind and Kelli O’ Hara were also at the charity event.
Rudd, who hasn’t missed his own event in five years, is currently filming his new movie “Catcher Was a Spy” in Prague.
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Chris Tredwold and Jules Domine, Homathko River – BC.
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Born in “the flattest place on earth” (northern Germany), Kniewasser moved ever farther west, quietly notching a string of impressive international kayaking expeditions and descents (as well as a stunning photo portfolio along the way) before finally settling in Vancouver for grad school. In this West Coast hub he can cultivate dual mountain passions for kayaking and skiing, best reflected in one of his highlights for C&K, paddling the Class V Homathko River in order to climb B.C.’s tallest peak, Mt. Waddington.
A NEW defibrillator has been installed at RAF Benson.
The Benson Lions, the base’s football team, originally purchased the lifesaving device but have now donated it for the benefit of all personnel and the community.
The defibrillator is located in the main guardroom, at the entrance to the base, making it accessible to all in the event of an emergency. Should members of the community require the defibrillator it will be available for immediate collection, provided that the South Central Ambulance Service has been called via the 999 or the 112 service.
The Football Association and the British Heart Foundation have teamed up to provide subsidised defibrillators for Charter Standard football clubs.
The Benson Lions, who have been Charter Standard for a number of years, paid about £400 for the equipment.
Station commander Group Captain Hamish Cormack (right) accepted the device from Flt Lt Pete Smiley, secretary of the Benson Lions.
× Mayor Hogsett, IMPD Chief Roach announce new community crime prevention program
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett and Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Chief Bryan Roach are announcing a comprehensive public safety initiative that will include the largest investment in neighborhood and community based anti-violence efforts in more than a decade.
Hogsett wants to invest one million dollars a year for three years to fund the community crime prevention program. The program will have at least five employees.
It will operate separate from the current CICF program that helps fund groups like the 10 Point Coalition through grants.
Defenceman Marc Methot isn't letting the Ottawa Senators' Game 2 win against the Boston Bruins get to his head. Methot described the plane ride to Boston following Saturday's win - a come-from-behind 4-3 overtime thriller that evened the best-of-seven series at a game apiece - as "pretty calm."
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The most wonderful time of the year has come and gone for most of us but not football agents - nope that has just arrived with the January transfer window.
The turkey was barely finished and the steak pies not even in the oven when the first deals of 2017 started to be done across Scotland.
And you can bet there are plenty more being worked on in the background right now.
We will be beavering away here a Record Towers to bring you the latest transfer news, rumours and wild speculation, right here in our live transfer blogs from Rangers, Celtic and the rest of the Scottish Premiership.
Join us every day for the rest of the month for the latest from at home, down south and across Europe.
Gonzalez went 2-for-3 with two RBI and a stolen base during Monday's win over Atlanta.
2017 has been a disastrous fantasy campaign for Gonzalez. The veteran owns a disappointing .236/.303/.347 slash line with just seven home runs, 37 RBI, three stolen bases and 45 RBI over 393 plate appearances. Considering he's played half his games at hitter-friendly Coors Field the statistical collapse is even more concerning. It's definitely worth noting that he's registered a hit in 19 of his past 21 games, though.
Drummond delivered 23 points (11-15 FG, 1-3 FT), 20 rebounds, four steals, four blocks and one assist across 36 minutes during Saturday's 111-107 win over the Heat.
Drummond had his way down low with Hassan Whiteside out sick, notching his second 20-20 game in the last three. The big man has also been exceptional at the defensive end of late, with averages of three blocks and 2.5 steals over his last six games. The acquisition of Blake Griffin seems to have had little to no impact on Drummond's fantasy value, which perhaps is at a high point at the present time.
Flowers is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Yankees.
As per usual, Flowers will retreat to the bench a day after starting behind the plate. Braves manager Brian Snitker has shown no intention of ending the relatively even timeshare at catcher between Flowers and Kurt Suzuki, so expect both players to continue to receive anywhere between two and four starts per week.
While there hasn’t been a significant rise in sexually transmitted infections, if not treated, an STI could lead to HIV.
“Now you have, you have blisters, you have sores, you have rashes, that means your body is more susceptible to HIV infections.”
Oscar Lopez with the Valley Aids Council says it’s important for people to get tested.
“Whether you’re 16 years old or 60 years old. If you’re having sex and you’re not using protection specifically condoms then you need to get tested for STI’s, especially if you have random partners or you have more than one partner.”
According to Lopez, the Rio Grande Valley has seen a 25 percent increase in HIV cases. He adds that Latinos are at a high risk for HIV.
“Latinos are impacted by HIV because of our poverty rates, because so many ous don’t have insurance, within our culture we tend to wait until we’re very sick to seek medical care.”
He also says that many in the Latino community don’t talk about these issues. The Valley Aids Council says knowing your status is vital.
Artists celebrate Jean Ritchie (1922-2015) by singing the songs she taught them and by passing along their wisdom. Host Fiona Ritchie explores the reach of Jean's songs and presents music from a commemorative CD featuring Robin and Linda Williams, Peggy Seeger, Kathy Mattea, John McCutcheon and many more artists who were proud to call "The Mother of Folk" their friend.
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Both the Midland High Lady Bulldogs and the Lee Lady Rebels have clinched playoff berths and are now focusing on winning to get a higher seed.
Lee beat Midland High 48-34 moving them into a tie for third place.
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SOUTHWEST RANCHES, Fla. (AP) — The owner of a South Florida ranch says some 300 exotic animals have died in a fire.
Blake Kaldrimoglu tells WSVN that some 200 turtle hatchlings died in the Tuesday afternoon blaze that also killed fish and rare tortoises.
Blake’s Exotic Animal Ranch is in Southwest Ranches, which is west of Fort Lauderdale in Broward County.
Fire crews from Southwest Ranches and nearby Davie put out the fire.
Investigators said lightning may have struck the barn. They said the barn was completely made of wood.
The television station reports Kaldrimoglu runs a YouTube channel where he documented life at the barn.
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Star snaps of the day Jon Hamm delivers the world's most beautiful photobomb, Sir Patrick Stewart dines out, Ariana Grande performs and more.
The most stylish celebrity Halloween costumes ever Halloween is all about options: Trick or treat, fruity Skittles or chocolate Snickers, and — most importantly — looking gruesome or glamorous. While some embrace the holiday as a true night...
Celebrities are falling for the season’s warmer colorways Fall is in the air and that calls for ditching pastel palettes in favor of the season’s rich foliage of autumnal hues. From rich variations of reds, greens and blues...
Vice President Mike Pence, joined by his wife, Karen, ,surveys hurricane damage outside Holy Cross Episcopal Church in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, on Friday. Kenneth Thomas AP
Brookings, North Dakota-based First Bank & Trust (FB&T) has announced the signing of an agreement to acquire two banks, Peoples Bank of Commerce and State Bank of New Prague, both owned by the Duke Financial Group (DFG) of Minneapolis.
Peoples Bank of Commerce, with assets of $296 million, has locations in Cambridge, Princeton, East Bethel, Edina and Roseville. State Bank of New Prague has one location and assets of $112 million. With the acquisition, the name of the banks will change to First Bank & Trust.
A man has been taken into custody by the Newberry County Sheriff’s Office after breaking into several churches.
According to Newberry County Sheriff Lee Foster, 38-year-old Terrance Leonard Chisolm was arrested in Aiken County at his probation agent’s office and was taken to the Newberry County Detention Center.
Investigators found physical evidence from one of the scenes in Newberry County and found a positive match of Chisolm’s DNA at the crime scene.
“We praise our investigators who had the expertise, training, and experience to properly collect and submit this evidence,” said Sheriff Foster. “We also commend the State Law Enforcement Division and their labs for making this match.”
Chisolm has now been charged with five church burglaries in Newberry County. Officials believe he was also involved in related church burglaries in Fairfield and Chester counties.
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KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The Islamic State group is claiming its fighters have captured Osama bin Laden's infamous Tora Bora mountain hideout in eastern Afghanistan.
IS released an audio recording saying its signature black flag is flying over the hulking mountain range. The message was broadcast on the militants' Radio Khilafat station in the Pashto language late on Wednesday.
It also says IS has taken over several districts and urged villagers who fled the fighting to return to their homes and stay indoors.
The Tora Bora mountains hide a warren of caves in which al-Qaeda militants led by bin Laden hid from U.S. coalition forces in 2001, after the Taliban fled Kabul.
Afghan officials earlier said fighting between IS and the Taliban, who controlled Tora Bora, began on Tuesday but couldn't confirm its capture.
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A house fire in northeast Jefferson County claimed the life of one person late last night.
Center Point Fire and Rescue personnel responded to a report of a mobile home fire in the 4300 block of Pinson Valley Parkway just before 10 p.m.
Personnel arrived to find the home engulfed in flames. Firefighters discovered the body of an adult male victim upon entering the home. He was pronounced deceased.
Information from the scene is that the victim and two others exited the home safely, but the victim went back inside in attempt to put out the fire. There were no other injuries.
The name of the victim is witheld pending notication of family members. Sheriff's detectives and the Alabama State Fire Marshal are investigating the fire.
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Kathmandu, April 23 (IANS) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a two-day state visit to Nepal on May 11.
Modi's trip comes just a month after his Nepali counterpart K.P. Sharma Oli visited India and mended ties with Indian establishment that touched a low after the economic blockade along the Nepal-India border in 2015-16.
This is the third time Modi is visiting Nepal after assuming the office in 2014.
Oli on Monday said the visit will begin from May 11. Modi's visit to the Himalayan country was decided during the Nepali leader's tour to India, he said.
Modi will visit Janakpur, which he wished to see in 2014 but could not. The chances of him visiting the famous Hindu pilgrimage site Muktinath are also on the cards.
Meanwhile, Indian Ambassador to Nepal Manjeev Sigh Puri met Lal Babu Raut, the Chief Minister of Province no 2 in Janakpur on Sunday and held discussion about the preparation of the visit where Modi will bestowed a civic reception in the city.
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Lakewalk Galley Goes All Out on New Menu
Crabby Ol Bills Now Has New Owners this Summer, and the Menu has been Revamped
DULUTH, Minn. – The former Crabby ol Bills along the Lakewalk in Canal Park is now open under a new name, and fresh menu items.
The Lakewalk Galley is now owned by Vista Fleet owner Justin Steinback and Lake Avenue Restaurant and & Bar owner Derek Snyder.
On Wednesday morning, co-owner Derek Snyder and sous chef Steve Rantala stopped by FOX 21 Local News at 7 to chat about the new menu items and what they hope to do for the future of the popular eatery.
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Birmingham police are asking for the public's help identifying a robbery suspect.
Detectives believe the same man is responsible for robbing Metro PCS on Avenue F on September 28 and the Matt Market on Spaulding-Ishkooda Road on September 30.
Police say the man discharged his weapon at both businesses.
Anyone with information is asked to call Robbery Detective Butler at 205-306-1376 or 254-7777.
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Last month, ET learned that Kardashian and her boyfriend, Tristan Thompson, are expecting a baby together. The news came shortly after it was also revealed that her little sister, Kylie Jenner, was also pregnant and having a baby girl with rapper boyfriend Travis Scott.
Kardashian has been vocal about her fertility problems and how much she would love to have a family of her own.
"It's no secret that Khloe was eager to become a mother. This is something she has wanted for a long time and finally the timing is right," a source told ET.
For more on Kardashian's pregnancy, watch below.
There's still a long way to go, but the summer 2018 movie landscape is refreshingly more female-focused than years past. With blockbusters like Ocean's 8 set to storm the box office and dramas like On Chesil Beach prepared to hit you in the feels, women are very much represented onscreen this season.
The same can't be said for offscreen: The majority of movies coming out this summer are directed by men, which is disappointing but not all that surprising. The industry isn't quite 50-50 yet, but you can help move that dial along by checking out the movies directed by women this summer. These 13 films all have women at the helm and tell interesting, compelling, and, most important, entertaining stories. From dramas like Woman Walks Ahead (starring Jessica Chastain) to indie comedies like Social Animals, these movies deserve your time and money just as much as Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom. .
Natson had five receptions for 51 yards and returned both punts and kickoffs in Sunday's preseason loss to Detroit.
The Colts have a wide open competition for both return jobs, so Natson could be a candidate to make the roster on special teams. The undrafted free agent from Akron is small (5-7, 160) but says he can run a 4.38 second 40-yard dash, according to the Indianapolis Star. He was second in the nation last season in punt returns with 16.3 yards per attempt.
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Telecoms giant BT Group says it has become the first employer in Scotland to be awarded top marks in a review of its Modern Apprenticeship scheme by HM Inspectors.
The company, which has 7,400 staff north of the border, said it received “Excellent” gradings in all five areas assessed during the review by Education Scotland. “Previously, the highest rating ever achieved in Scotland was four Excellent grades and one Very Good,” a BT spokesman said.
It employs more than 320 apprentices in Scotland, with 185 working in Openreach and the rest in the other lines of business, including 44 in BT Business and Public Sector and 29 in EE.
The group added that the review encouraged it to take on more female apprentices. BT Scotland director Brendan Dick said: “We’ll be looking at what more can be done to encourage women into careers in IT and communications.”
Chase Parham and Neal McCready open the show with some observations and thoughts pertaining to the SBNation documentary that was released in the past 24 hours. Also, they go through some ways that coaches handle risks and how those risks cause nerves because of public perception. Also some Ole Miss baseball notes with the regional in two days.
When a United States flag becomes worn from use there is a ceremony to retire those flags with all honors and our friends at Tetrick Funeral and Cremation Services will soon be holding a flag retirement ceremony and her to tell us more is Laura Graham.
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Abul Hasan replaces Mustafizur in BD squad
DHAKA: Bangladesh have called up Abul Hasan as Mustafizur Rahman’s replacement in their squad for the three-match T20I series against Afghanistan in Dehradun.
He is scheduled to arrive in India on June 1, the day Bangladesh play their only warm-up game on the tour.Abul last played for Bangladesh in an ODI in January during the tri-series that also involved Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe. He has struggled for wickets since his international debut in 2012, taking only five in 14 matches across formats, at an overall average of 144.60.
Mustafizur was ruled out on the eve of Bangladesh’s departure for Dehradun, with a toe injury sustained during the last game of Mumbai Indians’ IPL season. Bangladesh play their first match of the series on June 3.
× Inmate at Keystone Correctional Facility found to have 11 bags of heroin
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. — Contraband was found on an inmate at the Keystone Correctional Facility in West Hanover Township Friday.
The Pennsylvania State Police release states that Mark Thomas, 53, was in possession of 11 bags of heroin.
He is charged with contraband/controlled substance, unlawful possession of a controlled substance by a person not registered and use/possession of drug paraphernalia.
Johnny Marr, co-founder of the Smiths, has released a music video for a new song called “The Priest.” Watch it below. The spoken word track is narrated by English actor Maxine Peake, who began working with Marr in 2016. The clip, which was co-directed by Marr and stars “Three Girls” BBC actor Molly Windsor, addresses homelessness. “You can’t avoid it in Manchester,” Marr told the Guardian. “It touched us both.” Marr and Peake are currently working on his third solo album—a project exploring the social and political climate of the UK—which is due next spring.
Marr’s last solo LP was 2014’s Playland. In November, Hans Zimmer released the live album Live in Prague featuring Marr on guitar.
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Cheeko is a very friendly 7-year-old male cat who loves to be brushed. He is neutered, negative for disease, vaccinated and microchipped.
His adoption fee is $15 to qualified applicants.
Visit Cheeko and the other animals available for adoption at the Stratford Animal Control, 225 Beacon Point Road.
Please consider making a tax deductible donation of limited ingredient pet food, kitten food, clumping cat litter or gift cards to pet supply stores.
For hours and more information visit stratfordanimalrescue.org/hours.html.
EPHRATA – Two Ephrata Police vehicles were struck while they were investigating a crash on Route 222 at the Route 322 overpass. Around 11:25 p.m. Saturday, two officers were stopped on the shoulder investigating an accident when a vehicle driven by 24-year-old Timur Yenikeyev of East Earl, Lancaster County, struck the vehicles and a guardrail after moving into the passing lane and losing control of his vehicle while crossing an icy bridge. Both officers were not hurt and rendered aid to Yenikeyev, who was taken to Reading Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Both police cars and Yenikeyev’s vehicle were towed from the scene.
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Breakfast Republic have teamed up with Lionsgate UK and Hasbro to give you a family pass to My Little Pony The Movie on Sunday 15th October at Cineworld Cinema, Parnell Street, Dublin 1 and 3 My Little Ponies.
A dark force threatens Ponyville, and the Mane 6 – Twilight Sparkle, Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy, and Rarity – embark on an unforgettable journey beyond Equestria where they meet new friends and exciting challenges on a quest to use the magic of friendship to save their home.
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Nancy Reagan was "known for bringing a sense of style to the White House that the U.S. hadn't seen since Jackie Kennedy," according to " Today ."She was so well-known for her fashion sense and affinity for fancy clothing that she made headlines when she poked fun at herself by dressing up in a mismatched outfit and singing a version of "Second Hand Clothes" at a political event in 1982."The sophisticated audience of journalists, politicians and their friends responded to her performance as though she had undergone a major change," Washington Post reporter Donnie Radcliffe wrote at the time. "A number of these image-makers left the ballroom saying that Nancy Reagan's song-and-dance number had transformed her image."
The Boston Red Sox have replaced Eduardo Nunez on their ALDS roster with Chris Young.
Boston had to request approval for the move and MLB approved it. In the unlikely event Nunez is able to play again this year, it will not be until a theoretical Red Sox World Series, as injury-replaced players have to sit out the following playoff series as well.Really, though, based on how much pain Nunez appeared to be in when he was carried off the field yesterday afternoon, this will not be an issue. How injured he is will be determined after he has an MRI.
Young batted .235/.322/.387 with seven homers in 90 games this year.
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Brides on every continent know that it's all about the wedding dress.
In many countries, a bridal gown is a manifestation of a couple's heritage. The color, silhouette, and detail are designed in keeping with their customs and religious beliefs. Of course, no two brides are alike, and traditions may vary by region.
Take a look at how wedding dresses are worn around the world.
Up to 32 people have been killed in a bomb blast in Iraq this morning.
A suicide car bomb in a densely-populated neighbourhood of Sadr City in Baghdad has left dozens of others wounded.
It is the second major attack in three days in the Iraqi capital.
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"We are proud to be the first city in West Virginia to implement this banner program," expressed several area veterans hanging personalized flags on Main Street in White Sulphur Springs to acknowledge military personnel, past and present, along the first of many "Roads of Honor."
The local ambition to honor those who serve in this manner was intiated by Richard Streck and pressed into action with Bobby White, Debbie Pack, and David Lovelace.
Read more in the Friday, May 25, edition of The West Virginia Daily News.
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The Nigeria Police Force has arrested the Personal Assistant to Governor Ahmed Abdulfatah of Kwara State on Political Matters (Kwara South), Alabi Olalekan. CKN News gathered that Olalekan was arrested Tuesday night from his residence in Ilorin.
Operatives were said to have immediately taken him to the Force Headquarters in Abuja. “Yes, we understand the police invited him to explain his role as one of the channels of the administration’s youth empowerment schemes,” a source said.
It’s not clear if the arrest is connected with the face-off between the Police and the camp of Senate President Bukola Saraki/Governor Ahmed.
On May 17, Ahmed had described as false and misleading, insinuations linking him and Saraki with the suspected cultists arrested in Ilorin, the state capital, and transferred by the Nigeria Police to Abuja.
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It’s time for some March Madness! But don’t worry if you don’t know what’s going on because Storyful has your back. Let our March Madness for Beginners video teach you everything you need to know. Credit: Various via Storyful
Toronto rockers Danko Jones, who spend most of their time on the road in Europe and the UK, have announced a headline show for Los Angeles, CA at The Viper Room on May 16th with Circus Of Power and The Superbees. An event page with all details is available here.
Danko Jones were recently holed up at HippoSonic Studios and The Farm in Vancouver working on the follow-up to their 2016 album, Wild Cat. Check out some updates from the recording sessions below.
French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday awarded a string of American and other climate scientists multi-million-euro grants to work in France.
The "Make Our Planet Great Again" grants were devised to counter US President Donald Trump's rejection of the Paris climate accord. Mr Macron announced the initiative - whose title is a play on words Mr Trump's "Make America Great Again" campaign slogan - hours after the US president announced in June that he would withdraw from the 2015 deal.
More than 5,000 people from about 100 countries expressed interest in the grants, the French government said, with the majority coming from the US. Their research focuses on pollution, hurricanes and clouds.
Announcing the first 18 winners, including 13 Americans, Mr Macron, 39, said: "France and Europe will be the place where we will decide how to make our planet great again.
"We will be there to replace" US financing of climate research he told scientists and entrepreneurs at a start-up incubator in Paris.
This Independence Day, Johnnie Walker Black Label treated whisky aficionados to ‘Johnnie, Jazz & Whisky’, the first in a series of quarterly jazz fusion music nights. The maiden experience held at the exclusive bar & grill The Backyard, in the heart of Victoria Island, Lagos. The guest experience started at a custom-built whisky bar where World […] The post Johnnie, Jazz & Whisky! Johnny Drile & Brymo Jazzed up the Night at Johnnie Walker Black Label’s Event appeared first ...
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SAO PAULO, April 28 GPA SA, Brazil's biggest retailer, has seen better-than-expected results from turning its Extra hypermarkets into Assai cash-and-carry stores and is accelerating investments in those conversions, its chief executive said on Friday.
"We've said we aimed to do 15 of those conversions this year, but we really want to do as many as possible over the course of 2017," CEO Ronaldo Iabrudi told analyst on a call to discuss first-quarter earnings. (Reporting by Brad Haynes)
Two retired hydrologists who last week accused Mosaic and state regulators of ignoring signs of a sinkhole at a phosphogypsum plant a year before it drained polluted water into the aquifer now say they were wrong. "We made a mistake, and we sincerely regret our error," Donald Rice and his wife, Mary Hrenda, of Parrish said in an email to the Tampa Bay Times on Tuesday.
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We've said it once and we'll say it again - for this double trinity in Washington Square West, it's all about the details. It's been just over two years since we featured this home the last time it was on the market.
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An unhinged Brooklyn man accused of punching seven women — including a 78-year-old — in brutal “knockout” attacks last year told cops he attacked six of them in “self-defense,” and...
It was his turn to get knocked out. The NYPD’s Hate Crimes Task Force busted a Brooklyn man for at least seven “knockout” assaults, cops said Friday. Barry Baldwin, 35,...
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Olympic gold medalist Maddie Bowman knows in order to be successful, she has to take care of her herself both mentally and physically. In this episode of My Focus presented by Milk Life, Bowman talks about being comfortable in her own skin and skiing with passion.
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — A man from Guatemala who was convicted in Tennessee for rape of a child in 2006 and aggravated sexual battery in 2008 has been arrested at the southern Arizona border.
Border Patrol agents assigned to the Tucson Station say 42-year-old Artemio Raul Escobar-Ramirez was taken into custody last Saturday in the mountains west of Arivaca after he illegally entered the U.S.
Agents discovered Escobar-Ramirez’ criminal history while he was being processed.
They say records also show Escobar-Ramirez previously was removed from the U.S. in 2014 after his last incarceration.
Border Patrol officials say he will be held in federal custody pending prosecution for criminal immigration violations and re-entry of an aggravated felon.
Three men standing near a food vendor at the Great Lakes Dragaway were shot at point-blank range Sunday night by a suspect who fled the scene, Wisconsin authorities said.
Two of the men died at the scene, while the third man died on his way to the hospital, according to police and The Associated Press.
The shooting happened about 7 p.m. at the auto racing event near Union Grove, Wis., about 25 miles south of Milwaukee.
Two of the victims were from Aurora, Ill. No arrests have been made.
"They have no idea what happened, what caused this," Kenosha County Sheriff David Bethsaid said after getting a statement from friends of the victims.
More than 5,000 people were at the raceway for the "Larry's Fun Fest" event, which included drag racing and a car show.
Editorial writer Jennifer Hemmingsen talks about the things that go “bump” in the day … and night … well, really, at any time, wherever there is a road nearby.
(We’re referring to Grand Cayman’s scourge of automobile accidents.)
Was Trevonte Rashad Taylor last seen on Grand Bahama?
Nassau – Police are seeking the public’s help in locating 17 year old Trevonte Rashad Taylor of 27th Avenue, Miami, Florida, who was reported missing by family members.
Taylor is of a light brown complexion, 5’9” tall and of a slim build.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Taylor, especially persons on the island of Grand Bahama, is asked to contact the police immediately.
POLICE ARE APPEALING TO ANYONE WITH INFORMATION REGARDING ANY CRIME, NO MATTER HOW SMALL OR INSIGNIFICANT (THE TIP) MAY SEEM, TO ANONYMOUSLY CALL POLICE AT 919 OR CRIME STOPPERS AT 328-TIPS (8477) (NEW PROVIDENCE) OR 1-242-300-8477 (FAMILY ISLANDS)
More than 1,300 women hit the pavement in Columbia Saturday morning to raise awareness for the number one killer of women - heart disease - in the 16th annual Lexington Medical Center Heart and Sole 5-Miler.
Runners of all levels - from the most competitive to complete beginners - met at Finlay Park to compete in a 5-mile run, 5-mile walk and 3-mile walk.
At the finish line, they were greeted with a finisher's medal, water, roses and chocolate covered strawberries.
Shawanna White was the first to finish the 5-mile run. She said it was her third year running the women's only race.
Check out a slideshow of participants at the WIS photobooth by clicking here!
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FILE- In this May 3, 2017, file photo, FBI Director James Comey listens on Capitol Hill in Washington. President Donald Trumpâ€™s firing of Comey added a new layer of uncertainty to the agency’s corporate criminal investigations. What might an FBI without a permanent leader, even for a short time, mean for ongoing cases of corporate misconduct? Carolyn Kaster AP
This is a fall over Article from Valentine and blah blah blah…So funny and the last line got me laughing so hard…Hehehehhehehe “Happy Valentine’s day, my friend”“You don’t wish someone Happy Valentine’s day with ordinary mouth, my friend” “Are you a woman? The gifts are for women, not male friends.”“You see, yourself? You are a bush man just like one of my friends who got a
MELVILLE, N.Y. (AP) — A small plane has crashed in a wooded area of Long Island.
According to Newsday , Suffolk County Police Chief of Department Stuart Cameron says it appears there was one occupant when the plane went down at around 2 p.m. Wednesday in Melville.
A witness said she saw a small vintage plane spinning in the air and heading down and then heard a loud sound.
A photo from the scene shows thick black smoke and raging orange flames. Only a small white and red section of the plane was visible.
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Sassuolo's Letschert has knee op
By Football Italia staff
Sassuolo defender Timo Letschert went under the knife today after rupturing the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee.
The 24-year-old went off during Sunday’s 6-1 defeat to Lazio at the Stadio Olimpico.
He was operated on by Professor Herbert Schoenhuber, assisted by Sassuolo chief medic Franco Combi, in Milan this morning.
A statement from the club confirmed the surgery was a success, but did not suggest a timeframe for his recovery.
This type of injury usually requires at least five to six months on the sidelines.
The International Development Secretary Penny Mordaunt has become the first minister in British history to use sign language from the despatch box in Parliament.
Penny Mordaunt using sign language in Parliament
She was highlighting the fact that the UK will Global Disability Summit will co-host its first ever Global Disability Summit with the International Disability Alliance and the Government of Kenya on 24 July 2018.
The summit will take place at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London and will bring together more than 700 delegates from governments, donors, private sector organisations, charities and organisations of persons with disabilities.
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Pope Francis waves from his pope-mobile as he is driven through the crowd ahead of his weekly general audience, in St. Peter's Square, at the Vatican, Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017. (L'Osservatore Romano/Pool Photo via AP)
ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) — A contractor working at a Pennsylvania newspaper who was pinned underneath a piece of machinery that was being removed from the pressroom has died.
The Lehigh County coroner says the man became trapped at The Morning Call in Allentown on Tuesday afternoon. Crews have been dismantling the printing press after the paper's printing operations moved to Jersey City, New Jersey.
The coroner says the victim is a 32-year-old man from Cape Coral, Florida. His name wasn't immediately released.
The Morning Call reports that newsroom workers heard a loud boom shortly after 5 p.m. The cause of the accident is under investigation.
Publisher and editor Robert York expressed "heartfelt sympathy" to the man's family and says the company is cooperating with authorities. The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration has been notified of the contractor's death.
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Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious crash near Hull earlier today.
Emergency services were called to Boothferry Road, Howden at around 2.30am where there had been a collision between a pedestrian and a white Peugeot 208 between the Howden Spur roundabout and the Hailgate roundabout.
A man suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment.
Humberside Police is asking anyone who saw the collision to call 101 quoting log number 48 of 04/07/18.
Primephonic's been serving the classical music scene since 2014, offering high-quality downloads from an enormous catalogue that also includes Hi-Res Audio tracks. And now it's branching into streaming.
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Two people are dead after being swept away in a swollen river in the Waitakere Ranges.
In a statement police said they understood a group of five people were trying to cross the river near Cascade Falls when they got into trouble.
Two bodies have since been located in a river in Waitakere.
Earlier this evening three people from the group were reported missing near Cascade Falls.
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Emergency services on the way to the scene. Photo / Michael Craig
One person was rescued and has been transported to Waitakere Hospital in a moderate condition.
A man who earlier made it to safety, was also taken to hospital with minor injuries.
A fifth person involved was uninjured.
Police are working to establish if the two bodies are part of the group swept away in the river earlier this evening.
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BANGKOK, 11th December 2017 (NNT) – The North and Northeast of Thailand have enjoyed constant tourist arrivals over the long weekend. Many travelers are drawn to the region’s cold weather, natural beauty, and ancient archaeological sites.
In Bueng Kan, Bueng Khong Long Ban Tong Subdistrict is offering boat tours of the lotus-filled lagoon. The water body is the site of a diverse ecosystem of ducks, geese, and swans, as well as tropical pitcher plants or monkey cups. Visitors also marveled at the mountain backdrop of Phu Sing, Phu Thok, Phu Wua, and Phu Langka National Park.
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SRINAGAR: Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today visited forward posts along the Sino-India border in the Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir and interacted with the jawans deployed there, officials said today.
"The Raksha Mantri arrived at Thoise today and was briefed on the operational preparedness of the forward areas,"
a defence spokesperson said.
She then visited the highest post in the Daulat Beg Oldie (DBO) sector and Chushul along the Sino-India border in Eastern Ladakh and interacted with troops, he said.
This was the first ever visit of the defence minister to the DBO sector and to one of the highest posts in Eastern Ladakh.
"She was flown in an Army Aviation ALH helicopter. Lt Gen D Anbu, Army Commander Northern Command and Corps Commander of the Ladakh Corps, accompanied her during the visit," the spokesperson said.
Sitharaman complimented troops for their steadfastness and dedication despite the harsh climate and terrain.
The UK financial watchdog wants to create a directory of people approved to work in the City of London — a win for fund managers worried that a focus on senior management alone would have hurt their business.
The Financial Conduct Authority on Wednesday proposed a new list of those working in UK financial services to help “consumers and firms” ensure they can “find the right people to deal with”.
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Traffic is currently at a standstill and a portion of the quays remains closed.
The incident happened at the Wellington Street and Parliament Street junction shortly after 2pm this afternoon.
Gardaí are urging motorists and pedestrians to avoid the area "if possible".
The first day of bitcoin futures trading on the CBOE exchange is over and the day largely went according to plan, according to its CEO. Overall, Monday saw the price of bitcoin push above $17,000 on CoinDesk’s Bitcoin Price Index (BPI) to hit a new all …
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March 31 Ocean Bridge Co Ltd :
* Says it will issue 4th series unregistered and unsecured private convertible bonds, to raise 500 million won in proceeds for operations
* Maturity date is April 3, 2020, coupon rate is 0 percent and yield to maturity is 1.5 percent for the bonds
* Conversion price is 10,250 won/share and conversion ratio is 100 percent
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PanARMENIAN.Net - Current Russian president Vladimir Putin collected some 95% of the votes in the Armenian city of Gyumri where 1300 Russian citizens cast ballots on Sunday, March 18, RIA Novosti reports.
Some 5000 people participated in the election in Armenia’s capital where a polling station was opened at the Russian embassy in Yerevan.
Gyumri is home to the Russian 102nd Military Base, officially known as the 102nd Military Base of the Group of Russian Forces in Transcaucasia.
Putin won re-election after securing some 76.65% of votes with more than 90% counted. None of the seven candidates who ran against him posed a threat, while opposition leader Alexei Navalny was barred from running.
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Ian Blackford claimed the Conservatives were "systematically shielding their donations from public scrutiny" as he asked what checks were made by Scottish Tory MPs before accepting money.
Theresa May said all Scottish Conservative donations were "accepted and declared in accordance with the law", and the party worked with Electoral Commission to "make sure it was all done properly".
In response to a separate question about alleged breaches of electoral law by the Vote Leave campaign, the prime minister said she would not comment on a leaked report.
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I took a short break from new episodes of the Sketchbook Club, but I was reinspired by this week’s author. I spent much of the summer forging Felix Scheinberger’s sketches on my iPad as I waited for the release of his newest book, Dare to Sketch, which finally(!) came out a few weeks ago.
(Warning: one of the book shown contains a bit of nudity and bondage)
In this episode, I consider the following books by Felix :
Urban Watercolor Sketching: A Guide to Drawing, Painting, and Storytelling in Color http://amzn.to/2xTiavG
http://amzn.to/2xTiavG Hedo Berlin Sketches from Berlin’s nightlife: https://www.jajaverlag.com/hedo-berlin
Dare to Sketch: A Guide to Drawing on the Go http://amzn.to/2fNlTo9
LONDON (AP) — British police are investigating six claims of sexual assault or assault by Academy Award-winning actor Kevin Spacey, three more than previously disclosed.
British media reported earlier this year that London’s Metropolitan Police force was investigating allegations against the former “House of Cards” star.
Police in Britain don’t name suspects until they are charged. Asked about Spacey, the force did not identify him by name but said Wednesday that detectives were investigating allegations of sexual assault alleged to have taken place in London’s Westminster borough in 1996 and the western England city of Gloucester in 2013.
The force says three other complaints of sexual assault and one of assault by the same suspect have been made.
Spacey was artistic director of London’s Old Vic theater for 11 years until 2015.
MILWAUKEE — Officials with the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office are quite busy after the New Year’s weekend. They say autopsies are in progress from three homicides, eight overdoses and two suicides.
New Year's weekend: 8 overdoses, 3 homicides and 2 suicides. Autopsies in progress. — Medical Examiner (@mkemedexamine) January 2, 2017
The first homicide of 2017 came early Sunday, January 1st. A 37-year-old man was shot inside Dee’s Elegance Bar & Grill near Fond du Lac and Villard. This, after an altercation with at least two people inside the establishment.
Police said the search for the suspects in this case is ongoing.
By FOX6’s count, there were 141 homicides in Milwaukee in 2016. That compares with 145 in 2015.
Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
Researchers find that having sex with a robot may be normal within 50 years. KTSA radio host Sean Rima asks the important question, if you have sex with a robot while you’re married, does that mean you are cheating on your wife?
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This Sept. 21, 2012 photo provided by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement shows Jorge Sosa, a former Guatemalan soldier, as he is extradited to Los Angeles from Canada.
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STUDIO CITY, Calif. — Tina Turner’s eldest son, Craig Turner, was found dead in an apparent suicide, multiple news outlets have confirmed.
He was 59.
The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner confirmed to Variety and CBS News that Turner found dead on Tuesday at his home in Studio City, Calif., with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
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RICHMOND, Va. - Recycle your old bicycle for a worthy cause, St. Christopher’s School is collecting bicycles to refurbish and give to area children as well as adults who need transportation to get to and from work. The Reverend Whitney Edwards, Chaplain at St. Christopher’s School, along with senior Levy Trent stopped by our studios to fill us in on the initiative. The Saints ‘Ride to Re-Entry’ Bike drive continues through Friday, April 21st. To learn more you can call 804-282-3185 or visit http://www.stchristophers.com
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Disgraced former state lawmaker Steven Kraus of Sandusky today won a recommendation to maintain his state auctioneer license while he appeals his conviction for theft. A hearing examiner for the Ohio Department of Agriculture recommended that Kraus be allowed to keep his license until the state Supreme Court takes final action in the case.
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Police say these were the getaway cars of the suspects. (Source: SPD)
Police say these three men are connected to the tire thefts. (Source: SPD)
Officers with the Spartanburg Police Department are asking for assistance identifying three suspects connected to recent vehicle tire thefts.
Officers say three men captured in surveillance footage are connected to a recent theft of vehicle tires from the Dorman Centre Walmart on March 8 and 9.
Police say the suspect's vehicles are a silver in color Impala and a large dark-colored Dodge truck.
Anyone with information about either suspect is asked to contact Investigator Gallman at 864-415-2532 or the tip line at 864-573-0000.
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South Africa skipper Faf du Plessis on Friday was ruled out of the ongoing ODI series and the upcoming Twenty20 Internationals against India owing to a finger injury, a massive blow to the home side which lost the first one-dayer in Durban.
April 12 Qinqin Foodstuffs Group (Cayman) Co Ltd :
* Re-designation of chairman of the board and chairman and member of the nomination committee
* Hui Lin Chit ceased to be chairman of board
* Hui Ching Lau, a non-executive director, has been re-designated as chairman Source text: (bit.ly/2p54GZY) Further company coverage:
Bird is not in the lineup Monday against the White Sox, Colleen Kane of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Despite coming off a monster game against the Cardinals, where he went 3-for-3 with a double, a home run, a walk, two runs and two RBI, Bird will take a seat in favor of Aaron Hicks as southpaw Derek Holland toes the rubber for the White Sox. The 24-year-old should return to the lineup card with a righty taking the mound Tuesday.
Scientists examining a rare dinosaur skeleton are appealing to the public for help excavating it and offering to train them in the art of fossil preparation as Stuart McDill reports.
BLUFFTON, Ind. A six-month investigation into drug activity in Wells County concluded Friday with the arrests of 12 people.
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Case delayed for Iowa reporter who filmed 'Bachelor' hearing
WATERLOO, Iowa (AP) — A special prosecutor will be appointed to handle the case against a television reporter accused of violating an order not to take courtroom video of "The Bachelor" star Chris Soules.
The Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier reports that a judge recently ruled that the Buchanan County Attorney's office can't pursue the case because prosecutors might be called as witnesses.
So the contempt of court case against former KWWL reporter Elizabeth Amanieh will be delayed
KWWL published video of Soules' April 2017 court appearance after he was jailed for an accident that killed Kenneth Mosher. Police say Soules rear-ended Mosher's tractor and left the scene. Soules has pleaded not guilty.
Prosecutors say a judge told Amanieh she wouldn't allow video of the hearing and only photos would be permitted. She's pleaded not guilty.
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Information from: Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, http://www.wcfcourier.com
ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday that the United States had become a partner in bloodshed with its decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan addresses his supporters during a meeting of his ruling AK Party in Sivas, Turkey December 10, 2017. Yasin Bulbul/Presidential Palace/Handout via REUTERS
“With their decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, the United States has become a partner in this bloodshed,” Erdogan said at an event in Ankara. “The statement by President Trump does not bind us, nor does it bind Jerusalem.”
The likelihood of Democratic votes being used to pass a new state budget grew more remote on Monday, after House and Senate budget-writers agreed to include a ban on the use of tax dollars to pay for... Bedford trailed Exeter by five runs entering the top of the seventh, but put together a furious rally that ended a run short and allowed Exeter to ... (more)
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Craig Morgan will be awarded the U.S. Army's Outstanding Civilian Service Medal. The country star will be recognized for his dedication of entertaining the troops and their families around the world.
Morgan has made 15 overseas tours for the troops throughout his career while performing for more than 37,000 service members. He is well known for his signature hits including "Bonfire," "Almost Home," and more.
The Outstanding Civilian Service Medal is one of the highest awards that the United States Department of the Army can bestow upon a civilian. Morgan served in the Army for nearly two decades and recently completed his tenth USO Tour while visiting seven countries.
Morgan will be honored during the United States Army (GLAC AUSA) annual Army Ball on June 23. It will take place at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Huntington Beach and is one of California's largest public events.
Guns seized from home of man whose comments led to lockdown
ROCKLAND, Maine (AP) — Police have removed rifles and shotguns from the home of a man who allegedly made threats that forced the lockdown of schools in Rockland, Maine.
Police say schools in RSU 13 were locked down Tuesday after they received a warning that a local man was hearing voices telling him to shoot up a school.
Rockland police say the man was taken into custody and he's being evaluated at a hospital. The rifles were taken from his home.
The police chief said charges may be filed depending on the results of an evaluation at Pen Bay Medical Center. His identity wasn't released.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) _ The FBI has set up a hotline to collect information about a suburban Kansas City teacher whose is charged with six second-degree statutory sodomy counts.
The Kansas City Star reports that the FBI said Monday that its Kansas City Child Exploitation Task Force has joined Blue Springs police in investigating sexual misconduct allegations against James Green Jr.
The 52-year-old Blue Springs man is on administrative leave from his teaching and coaching jobs in the North Kansas City School District.
While working for Blue Springs South High School, he’s accused of sexually assaulting a Smithville High School student in 2005. Court documents say Green told police he’s had sexual relationships with two underage boys and secretly filmed boys in locker rooms.
Online records don’t show whether Green has an attorney.
F&L Market has Whole Boston Butt $1.49 and Coca Cola is 2 for $3.00. This is a delicious way to use both products for one delicious entree!
Ingredients:
Whole Pork Shoulder Roast or Boston Butt (with or without bones)
12 oz can of Coke
1 Tbs Onion Powder
1 Tbs Garlic Powder
1 Tbs Black Pepper
1 Tbs Salt
1 bottle of your favorite Barbecue Sauce (I use Sweet Baby Rays)
Instructions:
Photo courtesy of Rachel Gallman USPTA Pro Brad Tate's Tennis Camp was held the first two weeks of June at the tennis courts of Union County High School. Pictured are Tate and assistant Rachel Gallman along with camp participants Jase Gallman and Tysen Ward, Jeb Gallman, Katie Cook, and Savannah Kimbrell.
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KENNEBUNKPORT, Maine (AP) — A spokesman says former President George H.W. Bush is in “good spirits” at a Maine hospital but will need several more days of treatment.
The 93-year-old was taken to a hospital on Sunday when he experienced low blood pressure and fatigue hours after attending a pancake breakfast at the American Legion post in Kennebunkport.
His spokesman said in a tweet Wednesday that Bush is talkative and in good spirits but that the treatments to address his blood pressure “are expected to take several more days.”
The nation’s 41st president arrived in Maine on May 20 after being treated for a blood infection. He’s without his wife of 73 years, Barbara Bush, who died in April in Houston.
KISSIMMEE, Fla. — The Atlanta Braves have reassigned top prospect Ronald Acuna Jr. to their minor league camp.
The 20-year-old outfielder from Venezuela was batting .432 with four home runs in 16 spring training games when the Braves sent him down after Monday’s 6-0 exhibition win over the Toronto Blue Jays.
Acuna rose through three minor league levels last season, his third year in professional baseball. He hit .344 with nine home runs in 54 games at triple-A level.
Brinson went 2-for-5 with a pair of home runs and three RBI for Triple-A Colorado Springs on Sunday.
Brinson went yard in his first two at-bats of the contest and three consecutive times overall, after he hit a long ball in his final at-bat Saturday. After an unsuccessful stint with the Brewers shortly after the All-Star break, Brinson has picked up where he left off at Colorado Springs. The organization's top prospect has destroyed Pacific Coast League pitching to the tune of a .334/.404/.568 line over 337 plate appearances this season.
M Holdings Securities Inc. cut its stake in Altria Group Inc by 0.4% during the fourth quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The fund owned 15,929 shares of the company's stock after selling 70 shares during the period.
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Hillary Clinton faces backlash after saying married white women voted for Trump because their husbands told them to; reaction on 'Cavuto Live.'
Webb signed a one-year deal with the Giants on Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
The 27-year-old spent last year in Cleveland but will look to help the Giants turn the page on one of the team's worst defensive seasons in recent memory. As of right now, it looks like Webb will function mostly as a depth corner, but given the uncertainty regarding the new regime's vision for the defense, Webb could wind up playing valuable snaps somewhere down the road in New York.
Amazing renovation in Historic Brookhaven! This classic seven bedroom, five and a half bath fully renovated home offers modern updates including all new systems, generator, new roof, electrical, fixtures, hardwoods and more! Kitchen designed for a chef opens to family room with vaulted ceiling. Bright Sunroom leads outdoor entertaining, recreation and complete privacy! Main level Master with walk in Closets and spa-like Bathroom, Guest Suite on main. Upper level study and bedrooms. New garage and mudroom with stained brick floor, desk nooks and laundry room. Additional Guest Suite/ Exercise Room above garage.
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Extreme machines roar into Bristol Dragway June 15-17 for the Fitzgerald USA NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, treating guests to one of the most electrifying weekends in all of motorsports.
Scheduled for Father’s Day weekend, the event has become a can’t-miss on the NHRA calendar and Bristol Dragway creates an action-packed weekend guaranteed to not only celebrate Dad but entertain the entire family! If you’d like to win a pair of tickets for both Saturday and Sunday at Thunder Valley, just enter below. Be sure to tell us which class you and your Dad like best. Random drawings will determine the winners. One winner each weekday beginning on Monday, June 11th through June 15th on the Morning AIr Show. Enter today and plan to take Dad to Thunder Valley Father’s Day weekend.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Twin Disc Inc:
* TWIN DISC, INC. ANNOUNCES FISCAL 2018 SECOND QUARTER FINANCIAL RESULTS
* Q2 SALES $56.55 MILLION VERSUS $33.67 MILLION
* Q2 LOSS PER SHARE $0.36
* U.S. TAX LEGISLATION RESULTED IN $4.6 MILLION OR $0.40 PER SHARE, NON-CASH CHARGE IN QUARTER
* EXPECTS TO INVEST APPROXIMATELY $7 MILLION TO $9 MILLION IN TOTAL FISCAL 2018 CAPITAL EXPENDITURES
* TWIN DISC - INCREASE IN Q2 SALES WAS PRIMARILY DUE TO IMPROVED DEMAND FOR CO‘S 8500 SERIES TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS FROM NORTH AMERICAN FRACKING CUSTOMERS Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
There are on the Outlook story from Yesterday, titled Pakistanis Themselves Responsible For Tarnishing Image Of Country, Says Malala Yousafzai. In it, Outlook reports that:
'We complain that there is Islamophobia, countries are tarnishing the name of our country. No one is diminishing Pakistan and Islam, we ourselves are tarnishing the name of Pakistan and Islam' Anguished by the lynching of a Pakistani student for alleged blasphemy, Nobel Laureate Malala Yousafzai today said Pakistanis themselves are responsible for tarnishing the image of Islam and the country.
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Top South Dakota Republicans are moving to stem the flow of out-of-state money into its ballot question campaigns after millions of dollars poured in last fall seeking to influence a long list of voter initiatives. An amendment to South Dakota's bill set to be considered in committee Wednesday would limit ballot question campaigns to $100,000 in out-of-state contributions per general election cycle.
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Name: Ryan Silva
School: Redlands East Valley
Sport: Baseball
Year: Senior
Noteworthy: Silva pitched a four-hitter with 12 strikeouts in a 1-0 win on April 11 over Redlands and two days later went 2 for 4 with two RBIs to lead the Wildcats to a 5-3 win and a sweep of the rivalry set.
NOTE: The best athletes in Southern California will be honored at an end-of-the-school-year awards show. For more details visit socalpreplegends.com, where you can also vote for the SoCal Athletes of the Week, as well as Play of the Week.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The hunt is on after this “kool” bus was stolen.
Mahan Kalpa Khalsa from Espanola had his 1949 school bus parked on Central and Third Street Monday afternoon. When he went back to it at about 1 p.m., it was gone. So, he called police and made a report.
Khalsa says he bought the bus six years ago and had just finished restoring it. It’s something special his family enjoys.
“I drive my kids to school in it, my grandkids, and we go on excursions and so it’s a fascinating piece of my family’s good times,” Khalsa said.
Khalsa says he really hopes whoever took the van will return it.
If you see it, call police.
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Video footage caught the dramatic moment a young girl came dangerously close to falling off a third-floor window ledge in Astana, Kazakhstan. Three heroic men stepped in, going to incredible lengths to save the child.The rescuers first parked a GAZelle truck just in front of the multi-story building to reach the girl, believed to be 3 or 4 years old.The height of the vehicle did not suffice, however, prompting one of the men to climb on the shoulders of the other, to get to the child.According to one of the rescuers, Daulet Imanzhanov, the incident took place on Thursday after the girl pushed open a mosquito net and sat on the window sill.The parents of the child were not at home at the time of the incident.
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — A North Dakota woman has pleaded guilty in the killing of a pregnant neighbor so she and her boyfriend could keep the baby.
Thirty-eight-year-old Brooke Crews could face life in prison after pleading guilty Monday to conspiracy to commit kidnapping and murder, and lying to law officers in the death of 22-year-old Savanna Greywind, of Fargo.
Crews’ attorney said she wanted to take responsibility for her actions, but Crews didn’t offer details on how Greywind was killed. Authorities haven’t said either.
Greywind was eight months pregnant when she disappeared in August. Kayakers found her body wrapped in plastic in a river. The baby was found alive in the apartment Crews shared with her 32-year-old boyfriend, William Hoehn. He’s scheduled for trial in March.
Cass County prosecutor Birch Burdick didn’t comment on Crews’ plea.
March 19 (Reuters) - General Dynamics Corp:
* GENERAL DYNAMICS TO PROCEED WITH ALL CASH OFFER TO ACQUIRE CSRA
* ‍INTENDS TO PROCEED WITH ITS TENDER OFFER TO ACQUIRE ALL OUTSTANDING SHARES OF CSRA INC FOR $40.75 PER SHARE IN CASH​
* CONTINUES TO BELIEVE COMBINATION CREATES A PREMIER PROVIDER OF HIGH-TECH IT SOLUTIONS TO GOVERNMENT TECHNOLOGY SERVICES MARKET
* CONTINUES TO BELIEVE ITS PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF CSRA OFFERS SUPERIOR VALUE FOR CSRA’S SHAREHOLDERS​
* “‍BELIEVES STRONGLY THAT ITS PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF CSRA OFFERS BOTH SUPERIOR AND CERTAIN VALUE FOR CSRA SHAREHOLDERS”​
* CO ‍HAS SECURED ALL NECESSARY REGULATORY APPROVALS AND HAS FUNDING IN PLACE TO COMPLETE TRANSACTION IN EARLY APRIL​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Kabul: The Islamic State group is claiming its fighters have captured Osama bin Laden's infamous Tora Bora mountain hideout in eastern Afghanistan.
IS released an audio recording saying its signature black flag is flying over the hulking mountain range. The message was broadcast on the militants' Radio Khilafat station in the Pashto language late yesterday.
It also says IS has taken over several districts and urged villagers who fled the fighting to return to their homes and stay indoors.
The Tora Bora mountains hide a warren of caves in which al-Qaeda militants led by bin Laden hid from U.S. Coalition forces in 2001, after the Taliban fled Kabul.
Afghan officials earlier said fighting between IS and the Taliban, who controlled Tora Bora, began on Tuesday but couldn't confirm its capture.
"Systemd developers split the community over a tiny detail that decreases stability significantly and increases complexity for not much real value." So argues Nico Schottelius, talking about his experiences as the CEO of a Swiss company providing VM hosting, datacenters, and high-speed fiber internet. Long-time Slashdot reader walterbyrd quotes Nico's essay:The essay argues that while Devuan foisted another choice into the community, "it is not their fault. Creating Devuan is simply a counteraction to ensure Linux stays stable. which is of high importance for a lot of people."
Wed, Jun 14: Staff Sergeant Cory Dayley of the Calgary Police Service Cyber/Forensics Unit announces they have laid charges in the “CanadaCreep” investigation.
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Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong has always been outspoken about his political beliefs. Following the tragedy in Charlottesville, Virgina, over the weekend, Armstrong felt the need to speak out against the white supremacists who caused much of the violence.
Related: Billie Joe Armstrong Wins #TBT with Childhood Studio Photo
“My heart feels heavy. I feel like what happened in Charlottesville goes beyond the point of anger,” Armstrong wrote on Facebook. “It makes me sad and desperate. shocked. I f—— hate racism more than anything.”
“The spirit of Green Day has always been about rising above oppression. and sticking up for what you believe in and singing it at the top of your lungs,” Armstrong continued. “We grew up fearing nuclear holocaust because of the cold war. those days are feeling way too relevant these days. these issues are our ugly past.. and now it’s coming to haunt us. always resist these doomsday politicians. and in the words of our punk forefathers .. Nazi punks f— off.”
(Reuters) – All-rounder Ben Stokes will not travel with the rest of England’s squad for the Ashes, though no final decision has been taken on his participation in the test series in Australia, the England Cricket Board (ECB) said yesterday.
The 26-year-old Stokes, England’s vice-captain and one of their most important players, was suspended after he and team mate Alex Hales were arrested following an altercation outside a Bristol nightclub last month and released under investigation.
Pace bowler Steven Finn has been added to the Ashes squad and will travel to Australia with the rest of the team on Oct. 28, the ECB said in a statement on its website. (www.ecb.co.uk)
The five-test series starts in Brisbane on Nov. 23.
CHICKASHA, OK (KSWO)- A traffic stop in Chickasha led to a large drug bust. On December 6th, police stopped a driver for suspicion of driving under the influence.
The driver, James Dale Scott, was not only driving irately but exhibiting signs of being impaired by some substance. K-9 Officer Ori alerted on the passenger door of the vehicle a short distance from the passenger, Brittiny Dawn Alexander.
During a search of the vehicle, 118 grams of methamphetamine, 62 grams of marijuana, and $8,125.00 were located.
Scott and Alexander were arrested and are being held at the Grady County Law Enforcement Center. Scott faces charges of failure to maintain lane of travel, improper right turn, driving under the influence of any intoxicant, trafficking in methamphetamine, and possession of CDS with intent to distribute within 2000’ of a school. Alexander on charges of trafficking in methamphetamine and possession of CDS with intent to distribute within 2000’ of a school.
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Exactly one year after signing a historic medical marijuana bill, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf called the program "life-changing legislation." Exactly one year after signing a historic medical marijuana bill, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf called the program "life-changing legislation."
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April 5 Amphenol Corp
* On april 5, issued, sold $400 million principal amount of its 2.200% senior notes due 2020, $350 million principal amount of 3.200% senior notes due 2024
* Intends to use all of net proceeds of offering to repay all of its outstanding $375 million 1.550% senior notes due september 15, 2017
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The world watched in amazement as Duchess Kate left St. Mary’s Hospital in London with her new baby boy a mere seven hours after giving birth to him. NBC’s Kelly Cobiella reports for TODAY from Kensington Palace. More on this story here
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It must’ve made horse sense.
Cavalia Odysseo announced Wednesday they’re hanging around under the white big top at Kenaston Boulevard and Sterling Lyon Parkway for another week.
The equestrian-based theatrical production with a cast of 70 horses, 50 riders, acrobats, aerialists, stilt walkers, dancers and musicians has added matinée and evening performances through Sun., June 24 thanks to strong ticket sales, the Montreal-based company said in a release.
Also announced was a limited buy three, get one free promotion presented as a Friends and Family package. Tickets range from $29.50 to $149.50 plus fees through Ticketmaster or cavalier.com, at 1-866-999-8111 or at the one-site box office.
Before the current run began on May 12, organizers added a sixth week and are now signed on for a seventh. The show made its debut in Winnipeg in Sept. 2015 and was seen by more than 100,000 people.
Discrimination, verbal and physical abuse and pay of less than €3 an hour are just some of the things migrants working in the Irish fishing industry are facing.
A new report from the Migrant Rights Centre Ireland also shows 40 per cent of the fishermen interviewed don't feel safe at work.
A government taskforce was set up in 2015 to address exploitation in the industry - but it's claimed the scheme introduced has made things worse.
Edel McGinley, Director of the MRCI, says some of the workers have to deal with appalling conditions.
She said: "The people we have been talking to tell us that they don't have proper rest breaks, that they are over worked, that it can be a very dangerous working environment because of the lack of sleep and they are at risk of sustaining injury."
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WKRN) – A student at Middle Tennessee State University is now facing animal cruelty charges after a Snapchat video surfaced of a puppy being hit.
Police confirmed to News 2 Monday a warrant was obtained for Shalom Alvarez, 21.
The Snapchat video was reported sometime last week, prompting an investigation from both the Murfreesboro Police Department and Rutherford County PAWS.
The investigation led to Alvarez and his former teammate Justin Akins being dismissed from MTSU’s football team.
One reportedly took a video of the other hitting a puppy multiple times after it urinated on the floor. In the video, the puppy yelps each time it is hit.
The players apparently told coaches they were simply disciplining the puppy because it had urinated on the floor.
Details of Alvarez’s arrested weren’t immediately released.
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FACT: America's Got Talent is a mainly boring, sometimes awesome, TV show that you may or may not watch. ALSO A FACT: The women of Savitsky Cats, an Ukrainian roaming cat circus, recently brought their feline friends onto America's Got Talent and elevated it to the BEST SHOW ON TELEVISION. And that is because THESE CATS HAVE TALENT. (I'm sorry, but some occasions require all caps, and THIS IS ONE OF THEM.)
I can't get over how freaking amazing these cats are — I just want to quit my job and dedicate my life to watching them prance around. CATS FOR PRESIDENT!
Everything you wanted to know about man boobs, but were too shy to ask
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TBI issues alert for person of interest in deputy’s death
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has issued a statewide Tennessee Blue Alert for Steven Joshua Wiggins.
Wiggins is listed as a person of interest by the Dickson County Sheriff’s Office and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation in the shooting death of a Dickson County deputy this morning, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.
Wiggins should be considered armed and dangerous.
Police say Wiggins is also wanted in Cheatham County and the TBI for aggravated assault and theft of property over $1,000.
Wiggins has been added to the TBI’s Top 10 Most Wanted list. A reward of $2,500 is being offered for information leading to his arrest.
If you have information concerning Wiggins, please contact the TBI at 1-800-TBI-FIND.
× QC woman makes history winning largest cash prize from Jumer’s Casino
ROCK ISLAND, Illinois – A local woman made history when Jumer’s Casino and Hotel awarded her the single largest promotional cash prize in its 25 year history on Thursday, February 1st.
Emily Huff-Ellis of Rock Island won $61,000 after entering to play the Jumbo Jackpot giveaway.
The weekly promotional Jackpot Giveaway was introduced in April of 2017. Guests of the Casino can enter for a chance to win each half hour from 6pm to 8pm on Thursdays.
The prize has not been collected since August, so it has been building at $2500 per week since then.
The previous largest prize award at the casino was won just six months ago when Michael Paul of Muscatine, Iowa won $44,000 in the same giveaway.
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada says records detailing the abuse of former residential school students can eventually be destroyed.
The unanimous high court ruling today brings clarity to an issue that pitted the privacy of victims against the importance of documenting a dark chapter in Canada's relations with Indigenous Peoples.
Students provided accounts of physical, sexual and emotional abuse as part of an independent assessment process to provide compensation — a program that flowed from a major 2006 settlement agreement.
The Supreme Court upheld a lower court ruling that said the material should be destroyed after 15 years, though individuals could agree to have their stories preserved at the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation in Winnipeg.
Both University of Alabama swimmers involved in Thursday evening’s collision at Auburn’s James E. Martin Aquatic Center were released from the hospital on Thursday evening, and are “expected to make full recoveries,” an Alabama spokesperson told SwimSwam on Friday afternoon.
The two swimmers were both treated by medical staff after they collided when one dove in to the pool and hit the other. One swimmer was air-lifted to nearby Columbus, Georgia. While there are several ‘medical centers’ in Auburn, there are no full-scale hospitals in the city itself. There are a few in surrounding communities, but they lack trauma centers.
Alabama began competition on Friday morning at the Auburn University Invite. Neither swimmer will race at this weekend’s meet.
Kansas Gov. Brownback testifies before Senate confirmation hearing
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Lamb collected 14 points (6-12 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-4 FT), eight rebounds, three assists, one steal, and one block in 30 minutes during Monday's 108-94 loss to the 76ers.
Lamb drew the start in place of Nic Batum (Achilles) and filled in nicely, albeit in yet another loss. It's unclear whether Batum will remain sidelined for the upcoming back-to-back set on Wednesday (versus the Nets) and Thursday (versus the Grizzlies). However, should Batum be forced to sit out any longer, Lamb would figure to be a decent option across all fantasy formats.
RAMALLAH, Palestinian Territory — A senior Palestinian official has lashed out at President Donald Trump, saying “real estate men” can’t resolve the Middle East conflict.
Tuesday’s remarks by Saeb Erekat, a veteran peace negotiator, came as the White House is expected to unveil a long-awaited peace plan.
Erekat says the White House “should be run by great men, not real estate men,” and that the Israeli-Palestinian conflict “won’t be solved by the tools of real estate men.”
Erekat also said the Palestinian Authority will continue its payments to the families of jailed or slain Palestinian militants, after Israel passed a law this week withholding millions in taxes it collects for the Palestinians which are allocated for that purpose.
The Israeli move deepened a budget crunch for the Palestinians, already hit by U.S. aid cuts.
March 19 (Reuters) - Qisda Corp
* Says it plans to issue up to 200 million new shares via private placement, to replenish working capital
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TAIPEI (Taiwan News) - Top stories on Taiwan News this week included: 7-Eleven Taiwan opens first unmanned X-store, Two Filipino suspects arrested for theft at 2017 Taipei jewelry fair, Massive inferno erupts at CPC refinery in Taoyuan, Super blue red moon appears over Taiwan, Cold wave kills 53 in Taiwan.
The Guelph Seed Library, a new initiative of Transition Guelph, is raising funds with a film screening and discussion on Wednesday, April 25 at the Bookshelf.
The film, SEED: The Untold Story, tells the story of “passionate seed keepers as they wage a David and Goliath battle against chemical seed companies,” a news release said.
The screening will start at 7:30 p.m., and will be followed by a discussion about seed libraries and seed saving at Miijidaa.
“We are losing seed biodiversity through monocultures and large seed corporations,” Guelph Seed Library co-ordinator Lisa Conroy said in the release. “Saving seeds gives us control over where our seeds come from and how they are produced.”
Tower developer sues Springfield after project denied
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — The company that wanted to build a 180-foot-tall cell phone tower in northwest Springfield is suing the city for denying the project.
The Springfield News-Leader reports that BRT Group filed a federal lawsuit against Springfield earlier this month. The company was hired by T-Mobile to build the tower.
BRT says in its lawsuit that city officials considered issues they shouldn't have and failed to provide a written explanation for the denial.
When the city council discussed the proposal in January, council members who opposed it questioned the need for a new tower two blocks away from an existing one. But a Missouri law passed in 2014 limits what local officials can consider.
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Premier Kathleen Wynne will be running for re-election next June 7 without two more cabinet ministers, including her confidant and Deputy Premier Deb Matthews of London.
Matthews and Treasury Board President Liz Sandals, a former education minister, announced Friday they will leave elected office when the campaign begins.
Both maintained they have confidence in Wynne, who is trailing the Progressive Conservatives in most polls and facing criticism from segments of the business community for raising the minimum wage to $14 next January and $15 in 2019.
“I am confident…the people of Ontario will give her and the team the mandate to continue to serve,” Matthews, 63, said in a Twitter statement, noting she will remain co-chair of the Liberal re-election campaign.
By JEFFREY S. COLLINS
Associated Press
As the remnants of Subtropical Storm Alberto spin into the Great Lakes region, people hundreds of miles away in the U.S. Southeast are keeping a weary watch on dams and hillsides.
Alberto's rains caused floods and mudslides in the Appalachian mountains of the Carolinas.
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper says four dams are being closely watched by a state team of special engineers and so far the dams are holding up.
But Cooper went ahead and declared a state of emergency for his mountain counties, saying the forecast for the rest of the week calls for isolated heavy rain storms that could instantly cause flooding in areas already soaked by heavy rain in the past 15 days.
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Former U.S. ambassador to the UN discusses McCabe's firing and tensions between Russia and the United Kingdom.
The first baby quokka to be born at the Australian Reptile Park has taken her first hops just in time for the Christmas school holidays.
Cinnamon was born in August and after spending a few months in her mum Coco's pouch took her first hops in the NSW Central Coast wildlife sanctuary this week.
The tiny marsupial, known for its rounded fluffy ears and big smile, will now play an important role in the conservation breeding program to ensure the protection of quokkas.
The Los Angeles Lakers kept things light during their practice at Baruch College in New York City on Thursday. At one point, Lonzo Ball got into a shooting showdown with Lakers assistant Miles Simon, with the rookie clowning head coach Luke Walton’s college teammate for his shooting form.
Which, given Zo’s unusual shot, is akin to living in a glass house and casually hurling boulders around.
Lonzo Ball makes fun of Miles Simon’s shot. Simon’s quickly reminds him that he should be the last one talking. pic.twitter.com/uO64xnh6Ne — Arash Markazi (@ArashMarkazi) December 11, 2017
Simon, of course, let Ball know about it.
“I don’t wanna hear nothing about no,” Simon says before imitating Lonzo’s funky follow-through.
In light of Zo’s painful shooting percentages through 25 games (32.1 percent from the field, 24.6 percent from three, 47.1 percent on free throws), he might do well to listen to what Simon says rather than make fun of what he does.
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The scorching heat can fry pappads and fish! Watch the Kerala woman fry it all on the terrace. The pan with oil hots up in matter of seconds!!
I posted an article which talks about how DRUMPF minions are begging folks to stop mocking him. I'm using this format, so others can post whatever mocking meme of DRUMPF that's of their liking but please, refrain from anything violent.
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Hip Hop, which rose from the streets and its grimy realities, has always had an affiliation with the underground. A big part of that subculture is that of gang life.
Question:
Which famous rappers are Crips?
Answer:
Jeezy Snoop Dogg Tray Dee Goldie Loc Nipsey Hussle Bobby Shmurda Afroman Solo Lucci MC Eiht C. Struggs Glasses Malone Warren G Eazy-E Coolio WC MC Ren (of N.W.A) Schoolboy Q Jayo Felony
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An Uttarakhand court has sentenced the owner of a famous jewellery showroom to two years of rigorous imprisonment for not disclosing his total income.
Owner of Punjab Jewellers, Raju Verma, had a Swiss Bank account which he had not disclosed to Income Tax (IT) officials. He allegedly had more than undeclared Rs 92 lakh in his Swiss Bank account.
Verma was convicted under Section 276 C, 277 of the Income Tax Act under the Indian Penal Code. He has also been booked for issuing false statements.
A bail of one month has been issued to Verma to appeal his case in higher court. He, along with 16 other accused, has been arrested in this case.
The Show:Riverdale, Season 1, Episode 2
The Moment: The pep rally
A student has died, but the pep rally goes on, led by the dead student’s twin, Cheryl Blossom (Madelaine Petsch), queen beyotch. Archie (K.J. Apa), a hunky football star, spies his estranged emo pal Jughead (Cole Sprouse) by the bleachers. “I didn’t mean all that crap I said to you,” Archie says. “I’m sorry.”
“It’s cool,” Jughead shrugs. Then he grins. “We’re not gonna hug in front of this whole town. So why don’t we just do that bro thing where we nod like douches and mutually suppress our emotions.”
Josie (Ashleigh Murray) and the Pussycats, a trio who wear cat ears, begin singing, “Baby want your sugar I’m ready to get served,” and then segue into a hip-hop version of “Sugar, Sugar.” The marching band and cheerleaders — including Betty and Veronica (Lili Reinhart and Camila Mendes) join in.
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Baku. 23 October. REPORT.AZ/ The Central Bank of Azerbaijan (CBA) has today held a regular deposit auction.
Report informs citing the CBA, the bank planned raising funds in amount of 100 mln. AZN, but demand made 480,8 mln. AZN (4,8-fold).
As a result of the auction a total of 150 mln. AZN were raised.
Notably, weighted average interest rate on deposit transactions at the auction amounted to 10,01% per annum.
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BOISE, Idaho — Authorities say an Idaho man tried to crash a car into a courthouse in downtown Boise because he was upset with the court system.
The Ada County Sheriff’s office says 37-year-old Jonathan Joseph Locksmith drove toward the courthouse in the state’s capital city Sunday morning.
According to authorities, Locksmith apparently made it onto the courthouse plaza in the car, spinning it around in a “doughnut” before landing the vehicle in a fountain.
There were no injuries reported.
Locksmith has been arrested on a misdemeanour reckless driving charge and is now in jail.
It’s unclear if he has an attorney.
The sheriff’s office says Locksmith told a passer-by that he was upset with the court system and wanted to be arrested to go back to jail.
Pet of the week: Meet Cassie
Jackson, Tenn. – This is Cassie! She a 6-year-old American Staffie mix. Melissa Roberts with STAT says she was found as a stray and was super skinny and unhealthy. Her foster has done wonders with her. She’s good with other dogs and loves people. She hasn’t been kid or cat tested yet. For more information on how you can adopt her contact Melissa via email at melissaroberts @savingtheanimalstogether.org.
Red Sox rookie Rafael Devers is congratulated by teammate Xander Bogaerts after hitting a game-tying home run in the ninth inning on Sunday. (Photo: Wendell Cruz, USA TODAY Sports)
Now is an important time for teams to put their best foot forward.
In the majors, young players who've shown they're ready to contribute are going to get playing time. And fantasy onwers shouldn't be afraid to embrace youngsters, such as Boston's Rafael Devers.
Which players can help fantasy owners make a late-season charge? For that, we turn to Steve Gardner for his weekly dose or advice and analysis.
Click on the CoverItLive box below to check out a transcript of the discussion.
REUNITED! Pup is home safe!
Update 6:09 p.m. UPDATE 6:09 p.m. REUNITED! The good samaritan walked this little one around the neighborhood and found the owners. HOME SAFE!
FOUND DOG-This pup was found Monday afternoon (4/17) in Caledonia on Sunrise Road.
BERLIN German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Thursday it was a scandal that the United Nations Security Council did not pass a resolution condemning a suspected chemical attack in Syria this week which killed at least 70 people.
"It was a barbaric attack that must be cleared up. The use of chemical weapons is a war crime," Merkel told a news conference in eastern Germany, adding there were some indications it was carried out by President Bashar al-Assad's forces.
"It is a scandal that no U.N. Security Council resolution materialised and those who opposed it must consider what responsibility they bear," she said. She declined to interpret U.S. President Donald Trump's comments that the attack went "beyond a red line".
(Reporting by Madeline Chambers and Paul Carrel)
(Corrects headline to say “voting rights over” instead of “more”)
March 19 (Reuters) - Barclays Plc:
* BARCLAYS NOTES THAT SHERBORNE CONTROLLED ENTITIES HAVE ACQUIRED VOTING RIGHTS OVER 5.16% OF ITS ISSUED SHARE CAPITAL​ Further company coverage: (Reporting by Dasha Afanasieva)
YOUNGSTOWN — An additional 14 drug detox beds soon will be added in Mahoning County, thanks to $250,000 in state funding.
State, county and local recovery officials gathered at the Mahoning County Mental Health and Recovery Board downtown to announce the detox expansion.
Neil Kennedy Recovery Center will operate the program, which will be based at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.
The program will serve a 12-county region that was allotted $1 million this year in the state biennial budget to put to use for substance abuse stabilization centers.
For the complete story, read Tuesday's Vindicator and Vindy.com
We are looking for Latina/os between the ages of 18-25 to participate in a study looking at stress and mental health. If you complete the survey, you will be entered into a drawing to win one of ten $20 Amazon gift cards. The odds of winning are approximately 1/20!
If you are interested in participating, please send an email to daisy.aceves@ttu.edu, indicating that you would like to participate.
This study has been approved by the Human Research Protection Program at Texas Tech University.
5W1H: Heavy security in Jodhpur ahead of Asaram rape case verdict
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Home Indiana Ribbon Cutting Held For Gibson General/Deaconess Clinic EXPRESS May 30th, 2018 Tyrone Morris Indiana
A ribbon cutting and open house were held for the grand opening of the Gibson General/Deaconess Clinic EXPRESS. Officials with Deaconess and Gibson General Hospitals cut the ribbon for the EXPRESS clinic in Princeton. Family nurse practitioners and physician assistants will offer what officials say is a more convenient method of care a little bit closer to home.
Gibson General’s chief nursing officer says it’s a commitment for both groups. Lois Morgan says,”So with their services combined with ours we’re going to be able to you know really uplift those services for a win-win for the community”
The EXPRESS clinic will be open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Appointments can be scheduled online by visiting Deaconess Urgent Care. Walk-ins are always welcomed.
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The average value for the Canadian dollar on Monday was 78.71 cents US, down 0.12 of a cent from Friday.
The U.S. dollar was at C$1.2705, up 0.20 of a cent.
Pound sterling was at C$1.6483, down 0.01 of a cent, and US$1.2974, down 0.21 of a cent.
The Euro was at C$1.4975, down 0.09 of a cent.
Quotations provided by the Bank of Canada.
When it comes to producing great black-and-white or colour prints, laser printers are often faster than inkjet printers and typically cost you less per printed page.
The five colour laser printers in the table below, including models by big brands such as HP and Samsung, are perfect for printing big, text-heavy documents or office prints with colour charts and graphs.
But, not all laser printers are sure-fire winners. Colour laser printers can cost a pretty penny, so don't get stuck with a an underwhelming model that produces poor photos or stripey blocks of colour - scroll down for our list of colour laser printers to avoid.
If you want a monochrome laser printer (only able to printer in black-and-white), there are five Best Buy models featured in our best laser printers guide.
Only logged-in Which? members can view our recommendations in the table below. If you’re not yet a member, you can get instant access by taking a £1 trial to Which?.
Don't Miss It: Hot Deals & Firms We Followed This Week
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 4:35 PM EDT) -- With so much mergers and acquisitions news this week, you may have missed several deals announced in recent days helmed by firms such as Vinson & Elkins and Latham & Watkins.
Here, Law360 recaps the ones you might have missed.
Cooke Inc. revealed plans Friday to buy nutritional product company Omega Protein Corp., which makes specialty oils and specialty protein products, in a $500 million deal.
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Fox 13 car-critic Brian Champagne says he has no problem with the 2018 Hyundai Sonata, but he wonders if being a good car is enough to stay competitive in today's market.
Kaysha Glenn
Kaysha Mae Glenn passed away June 29, 2018, at Mid-Columbia Medical Center in The Dalles, Ore. Kaysha was born April 21, 1993, and was 25 years of age at the time of her passing. Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson’s Tribute Center Celilo Chapel, The Dalles. Visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for the family.
Frank Arnold
Frank B. Arnold passed away July 2, 2018, at Parkhurst Place in Hood River, Ore. Frank was born January 24, 1924, and was 94 years of age at the time of his passing. Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson’s Tribute Center, Hood River. Visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for the family.
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) — Jackson Police are investigating several attempted break-ins that happened early Monday morning.
Investigators tell WJTV that they are possibly connected.
Officers went to the Marathon on I-55 North Frontage Road, the Fleetway on Lakeland Drive, the Shell on Lakeland Drive, the McDade’s on Fortification Street, and the McDade’s on Duling Avenue to investigate.
Police said they are looking for a black Suburban in connection with the crimes. They said the incidents happened between 3:08 a.m. and 3:55 a.m. The burglar was only able to make it inside of the Shell, police said.
They do not believe these attempted break-ins are connected to the burglary at Boost Mobile on Woodrow Wilson Avenue at this time.
JPD said the front glass of the businesses were broken. Nothing was taken from any of the locations.
Anyone with information that can help authorities with the investigation, contact police.
French gadget-maker Netatmo has announced that its Presence and Welcome security cameras have added support for Google Assistant. Using voice commands, users are able to control a few of the cameras' functions.
You can ask the Google Assistant to bring up a live feed of any your Netatmo cameras on a Chromecast-enabled screen, or turn the floodlight on the outdoor Presence model on or off. Not a whole lot of options, but how much could you want to do with a security camera?
Netatmo's announcement reads like the Assistant features are currently available, but our own Rita said the functionality isn't live for her just yet. Rita reviewed the Welcome in February and found it to be quite nice; the handsome indoor cam has flexible storage options, such as saving to Dropbox or locally to an SD card, and there are no monthly subscription fees.
A crash is causing major delays for motorists on the M2 this morning (July 4).
There are reports of slow traffic on the Eastbound carriageway between junction 2 A228 (Strood / Rochester) and J3 A229 ( Chatham / Rochester / Taddington Roundabout).
One vehicle is reported to have spun out.
We have contacted Kent Police for more information and we will bring you the latest updates as we get them.
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Brunswick, GA (WSAV)- A Waycross man is behind bars. Police believe he attempted to kidnap an 11-year-old girl at the Sonny’s BBQ restaurant on New Jesup Highway late Saturday afternoon.
The girl told police the man, 40-year-old John Schuler, followed her into the bathroom. She says, he put his hand over her mouth and had her by the throat. The girl was able to scream and break free.
Schuler is charged with aggravated assault, false imprisonment and enticing a child for indecent purposes. Police say the investigation is ongoing.
18 Syracuse students out of classes after offensive videos
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Eighteen Syracuse University students face disciplinary charges after videos emerged showing fraternity members using racial slurs and simulating a sexual assault of a disabled person.
Department of Public Safety Chief Bobby Maldonado announced Sunday that investigators had filed complaints against the students. He said the investigation into the Theta Tau videos was continuing and others "may be implicated in the coming days." Syracuse.com reports that students could face suspensions of expulsions.
Syracuse University expelled the engineering fraternity shortly after the first video surfaced last week. Chancellor Kent Syverud on Sunday called the latest video clip of crude behavior at Theta Tau "appalling and disgusting."
Maldonado says the students were removed from class "out of an abundance of caution" and that alternative class and study arrangements are being made for them.
Earlier this offseason, KJ Truillo landed his dream offer from Oregon. The three-star defensive back said he fell in love with the Ducks from a young age.So it was important for the Orange (Calif.)...
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Levine (thigh) was a full participant in Friday's practice but is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Raiders.
Levine was limited both Wednesday and Thursday before participating fully in practice Friday, which is a good sign for his status for Sunday. Levine will likely test the injury in pregame warmups before a final decision is made regarding his health.
We've been taking a walk down memory lane with songs like "Livin' La Vida Loca" and "Rebelde," and we thought maybe you'd like to, too. The playlist ahead is full of classics from Paulina Rubio, Ricky Martin, Juanes, and Gloria Estefan, but also newbies from Sofia Reyes and J Balvin. Enjoy!
Exxel Outdoors, LLC has leased space at the North Valleys Commerce Center, next to Mary’s Gone Crackers.
Exxel Outdoors, a provider of outdoor recreation gear and apparel, including brands Kelty, Sierra Designs, Ultimate Direction, Slumberjack, Wenzel, Insta-Bed, X2O Sports and Master Sportsman, will occupy 244,797 square feet in the industrial complex.
The North Valleys Commerce Center was developed by Panattoni Development while Tectonics was the architect and the contractor was Alston Construction. The building is owned by CP Logistics NVCC, LLC.
For details on Exxel, go online at http://www.exxel.com.
Bobrovsky will guard the goal in Friday's regular-season opener against the Islanders, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports.
Bobrovsky was fantastic last season, compiling a 41-17-5 record while registering a superb 2.06 GAA and .931 save percentage en route to his second career Vezina Trophy win. He'll look to pick up his first victory of the campaign in a matchup with an Islanders squad that averaged 2.91 goals per game in 2016-17, 10th in the NHL.
Feb 2(Reuters) - Yoshimura Food Holdings KK
* Says it plans to buy a Nagano Ken-based firm, which is mainly engaged in manufacture and sales of freeze-dried products, for 200 million yen in total
* Transaction date on March 1
* Says it will acquire 162,000 shares of the Nagano Ken-based firm through a private placement, for 405 million yen
* Payment date on March 1
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Another day. Another hearing. Another wash. Such is the way of the Washington establishment, squarely aimed at toppling Trump while ignoring the everyday problems of the American people.
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Of all the hair accessories out there, bobby pins win the superlative for both most practical and least sexy. (They're also the only thing you own approximately 200 of but can never find.) But this season's Fashion Month was here to change that. At shows like Maki Oh and Sally LaPointe, these little workhorses were used for so much more than just holding a bun in place. After trying —and promptly becoming obsessed with—the "bobby pin art" runway styles ourselves, we turned to the only other place we could think of for easy and inventive new takes: Instagram. What we found were the most unexpected ways to wear bobby pins for every hair length and texture. Get ready to stock up on bobbies in bulk .
PARIS, March 19 (Reuters) - Fashion house Christian Dior, part of French luxury conglomerate LVMH, said on Monday its menswear designer Kris Van Assche was leaving the label after 11 years.
However, LVMH said Van Assche would remain at the group in another, undisclosed position. It did not immediately name a successor for him at Dior.
Van Assche’s move comes amid a series of management and designer changes at LVMH as the group, run by billionaire Bernard Arnault, looks to expand some of its biggest brands, such as Dior or Givenchy.
Pietro Beccari, formerly chief executive of LVMH stablemate Fendi, took over as CEO of Dior in February. (Reporting by Sarah White; editing by Luke Baker)
Muskogee County officials are still searching for an inmate they say escaped from Jess Dunn Correctional Facility Tuesday.
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Officials say 46-year-old Mark H. Riffey escaped while cutting grass around 2 p.m. in the area of Old Taft Road and 134th St. North.
Riffey is currently serving time for child abuse, kidnapping, rape, assault and battery on a police officer, and domestic abuse.
The Sheriff's Office says it is still heavily patrolling the area and responding to any suspicious circumstances in the area.
Sheriff Rob Frazier said that the Muskogee County Sheriff's Office will continue to assist D.O.C with whatever assistance is needed until Mark Riffey is found.
If you have seen Mark H. Riffey or have any information about Riffey's whereabouts, you're urged to contact the Muskogee County Sheriff's Office at 918-687-0202.
Michael Person during his first appearance in court on Friday, Feb. 2 after being charged with the first degree murder of Alicia Elder. Virginia Bridges vbridges@heraldsun.com
Alhambra Foundry has been fined more than $280,000 for workplace safety violations following an accident that resulted in the amputation of an employee's legs.
Cal/OSHA said Wednesday that the fine results from an incident last August when two workers at the foundry were cleaning a 38-foot auger screw conveyer of an industrial air filtration machine.
Officials say the workers didn't de-energize the machine during the cleaning. At one point another employee 45 feet away turned the machine on to perform a test and the giant screw pulled one man into the conveyer.
City News Service says both of the man's legs had to be amputated in order to free him.
Cal/OSHA Chief Juliann Sum said employers must ensure equipment are locked out before workers perform maintenance.
A message seeking comment from Alhambra Foundry officials wasn't immediately returned Wednesday.
We said 'technically now if the up move continues then the next logical target in the days to come would be 8228. I would watch 8000 and trade long. The Nifty unfolded strong as expected and closed in the green on the last day of the year.Technically now 8100 is a strong support zone to work with and upside beyond 8228 is 8319.The support for the Nifty is at 8100 and the resistance is at 8228-8319.
While businesses spend a lot of time and effort putting up technical defenses to protect their systems, often the weakest spot is the users.
Employees can do harm to the business by visiting infected websites, responding to phishing emails, using business email through public Wi-Fi and more. Spam filtering service EveryCloud has put together an infographic looking at why it’s therefore important for companies to offer cybersecurity training.
It looks at the things that can go wrong, including using found USB sticks, poor password habits, and falling for phishing attacks. It also looks at the effects and costs of the downtime these things can cause.
It then goes on to discuss what security training covers and some best practices for keeping staff on their toes. You can see the full graphic below.
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The purple carpet for Avengers: Infinity War film premiere was on Monday night, and Hollywood's hottest celebs were in attendance to celebrate the film. Everyone from Robert Downey Jr. to Chris Pratt was on the carpet to support the newest film in the Marvel franchise.
E! News' Zuri Hall caught up with Chris Pratt on the carpet and he spilled about what his son Jack Pratt thinks of his role in the film. "For some reason he doesn't like me as much," Chris joked. "Maybe he's just cool!" What other celebs made an appearance during the evening?
Greece set to get cash to pay bills, but debt relief elusive
LUXEMBOURG Greece's international lenders are expected to agree on Thursday to unblock as much as 8 billion euros in loans that Athens desperately needs to next month to pay its bills, but to leave the contentious issue of debt relief for later.
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Authorities say evacuations are under way in Northern California after a house fire spread to surrounding homes.
The East Bay Times reports the fires began late Monday with a single fire at a two-story house under construction in the hills east of Oakland.
Firefighters with the Oakland Fire Department were battling blazes as embers rained down on million-dollar homes in the surrounding streets.
No word was immediately available on any injuries.
Some Oakland firefighters were in Southern California, helping battle the fifth-largest wildfire in state history.
Michael Moore, who somehow has kept his name afloat since he made a movie about George W. Bush 14 years ago, says he wants to surround the U.S. Capitol with a million protesters so the Senate won’t be able to vote on President Trump’s Supreme Court nominee. He asks: “What would you give your life for?”
The day after Justice Anthony Kennedy resigned, the New York Times’s editorialists addressed “those who face the future in fear after Wednesday.” Lest anyone miss the point, the Times said: “It is a dark moment in the history...
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Canton Police are looking for three armed men who stole vehicles from a Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram dealership early Friday morning.
According to authorities, an employee was confronted by three armed men. The suspects took the employee's phone and three sets of keys from the service counter. They each took a vehicle and fled the area.
A Cherokee County Sheriff's Office Deputy located one of the vehicles traveling southbound on I-575 and attempted to stop the vehicle. The suspect wrecked the vehicle near I-575 and Highway 92, then ran into the wood line.
Below is a description of the two missing vehicles:
2014 Grand Cherokee, Black in color, Georgia Tag: RGP4223
2017 Grand Cherokee, Black in color, Dealer drive out tag
If you have any information regarding this case, contact police.
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The benefits of small town living are sometimes unexpected. Listen as residents reflect on the positive ways their lives have been touched by Grinnell.
Get a feel for what it’s like to live and work in Grinnell with these videos produced by the Grinnell College Office of Communications and the Office of Community Enhancement and Engagement.
NEW YORK — Reliever Fernando Salas and the New York Mets have finalized a $3 million, one-year contract.
The deal had been agreed to Feb. 3 pending a successful physical and was completed Wednesday.
Salas can earn an additional $350,000 in performance bonuses base: $50,000 each for 40, 45, 50, 55, 65, 70 and 75 relief appearances.
Acquired from the Los Angeles Angels in an Aug. 31 trade last year, Salas solidified the seventh inning for New York down the stretch. The 31-year-old right-hander went 0-1 with a 2.08 ERA in 17 games with the Mets, striking out 19 and walking none in 17 1/3 innings. He was 3-7 with a 3.91 ERA in 75 games overall, and all six of his saves came with the Angels.
Salas saved 24 games in 2011 for the World Series champion St. Louis Cardinals.
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Fastlane sets up a potentially spectacular WrestleMania Fastlane put WWE on the fast track to WrestleMania. The final pay-per-view before the show of shows in New Orleans on April 8 was not only a solid night of...
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CHICAGO (AP) Right-hander Carl Edwards Jr. was activated from the bereavement list by the Chicago Cubs ahead of Monday night’s series opener against Milwaukee.
Edwards has pitched 4 2/3 scoreless innings in five appearances, allowing one hit, walking three and striking out four. He was placed on the bereavement list on Friday and missed three games.
Chicago cleared a roster spot by placing infielder Tommy La Stella on the bereavement list. La Stella is 1 for 4 with an RBI double and two walks in six games.
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In Midland on Wednesday a man was sentenced to a total of 260 months in federal prison for assaulting a prison guard, escape and being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm.
Per court records, on February 28, 2016, Iry James Williams, 38, of Midland signed himself out on a social pass from a residential re-entry center. Williams failed to return to the center. The Midland Police Department says that Williams was the prime suspect in a convenience store robbery that evening. Police found his wallet and a .380 pistol inside his vehicle outside the store.
Police arrested Williams on March 6, 2016. In July, he was convicted of felon in possession and pleaded guilty to escape. While incarcerated and awaiting sentencing on the escape and firearm charges, Williams assaulted an Ector County Corrections Center guard causing injury.
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Sounding Dance in Valletta. Photo: Gaby Giacchino
A new collaborative project called Sounding Dance seeks to help the public engage with public spaces through, with, and between sound.
This installation is a visual/sound art piece created by sound artist, composer and musician Renzo Spiteri using audiovisual material captured by the artist through a series of encounters between dancers and public spaces held across several countries.
During Sounding Dance, dancers take on the dual role of listeners and reactors to the sounds that they absorb, letting the sounds resonate so as to let their bodies become resonating agents too.
The complex, ever-changing sonic textures that surround each body become the soundtrack with which each dancer moves within his or her space.
Sounding Dance, part of the Malta International Arts Festival, is being held at the Malta Society of Arts in Valletta today and tomorrow between 10am and noon. Entrance is free.
The Edo State House of Assembly, on Monday, impeached its Speaker, Hon Justin Okonoboh.
Okonoboh was impeached by lawmakers during Monday’s plenary in Benin City, the Edo State capital.
Following his impeachment, lawmakers immediately elected Hon. Kabiru Ajoto as the new Speaker.
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Participants sign up for twenty-minute face-to-face reviews and receive candid advice about their images, as well as information on getting their work exhibited and published.
All Filter Photo Festival attendees receiving blocks of portfolio reviews are encouraged to sign up for our annual Portfolio Walk, where Filter VIPs will roam the room and the general public is invited to vote for their favorite portfolio for the 2017 Festival People’s Choice Award.
$60 per individual review.
$40 for students per individual review.
Located at the Millennium Knickbocker Hotel.
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SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 6, 2017) The Navy Band Southwest’s 32 Street Brass Band and Woodwind Quintet perform at the Ferry Building during San Francisco Fleet Week 2017. Fleet Week offers the public an opportunity to meet Sailors, Marines, and members of the Coast Guard, and gain a better understanding of how sea services support the national defense of the United States and freedom of the seas. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Chelsea Troy Milburn)
Police are investigating a possible shooting overnight.
It happened just before 2 a.m. Thursday on Warner Avenue, just off Lippincott Boulevard in Flint.
It’s not clear if anyone was hurt, or if anyone is in custody.
Stay with TV5 as we continue to learn more.
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With the ongoing release of exclusive new tracks still in full-swing, Adult Swim’s Singles Program has been big on acts both large and small. Following songs from Zaytoven, Mija, and Clams Casino, the latest installment comes from Sad13, the solo project of Speedy Ortiz’ Sadie Dupuis. Titled “Sooo Bad,” the self-produced track is a fuzzy foray into the world of synth-pop that pulls out all of what made last year’s Slugger so memorable. The artist also shared that Slugger was in fact named after a character from the show Paranoia Agent, which aired on Adult Swim in the US. Check out the track below via Adult Swim.
Melbourne's Monash Council has objected to plans to rename a federal seat its own name under a redraw of electoral boundaries, saying it will create confusion.
Liberal-held McMillan, in the western part of Victoria's Gippsland, will change to Monash after one of the foremost Allied military commanders of WWI, Sir John Monash, under a Victorian redistribution committee proposal.
But on Tuesday, Monash Council voted to object to the change, saying having an electorate called Monash in another part of the state will create a "recipe for confusion".
HONOLULU — A former congressman from Hawaii says he’s leaving the Republican Party because of President Donald Trump and the failure of fellow party members to stand up to him.
Charles Djou (duh-JOO’) represented Honolulu in the U.S. House from 2010 to 2011.
He wrote in an opinion piece published in Civil Beat on Monday he’s disturbed that the Republican Party under Trump has become hostile to immigration.
Djou lamented Trump’s desire to launch a trade war, treatment of veterans like Sen. John McCain and recitation of conspiracy theories.
Djou says he’s most disappointed by “the failure of the GOP to clearly and consistently condemn Trump’s childish behaviour.” He says this leads to an “implicit ratification by the GOP of Trump’s undisciplined, uninformed and unfocused leadership.”
The White House didn’t immediately comment.
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A man has now been charged with murder after a man who was shot and wounded earlier this month in North Carolina died.
Raleigh police said in a news release that 24-year-old Kiante Lewis Evans was charged with murder in the April 10 shooting of 46-year-old Gregory Leon Palmer Sr.
Palmer was found lying in the middle of a street and was taken to a Raleigh hospital. Police say he died Monday.
Evans had been charged earlier with assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill. He’s still being held in the Wake County jail. It was not known if he has a lawyer yet for the upgraded charges.
Police said Evans and Palmer knew each other and the shooting was not a random incident.
× NC teens treated for burns after pouring gas on fire
ZEBULON, N.C. — Two North Carolina teenagers were treated for burns Monday, WTVD reports.
Wake County Sheriff Donnie Harrison said the boys had just cut down trees near a home on Patrician Way and were trying to burn debris when they poured fuel on the debris to create a fire.
It flashed back on them, severely burning 17-year-old Joshua Strickland in the face and arms. Sheriff Harrison says Strickland, who lives at the home, was taken to Chapel Hill for treatment.
Sixteen-year-old Devin Simonson, of Maxton, NC, was treated at the scene.
Sheriff Harrison said it was an accident and advised people not to spray gas on a fire.
To the editor,
“If it ain’t broke …”
What is so broken about Elkin’s traffic situation that regressing from lights to 4-way stop signs will fix?
How will narrowing a street from four lanes to two improve traffic flow?
This proposal reminds one of the plan to plant trees in sidewalks. It didn’t turn out very well.
Why not direct attention to repaving Bridge Street and get rid of those bone-jarring bumps and holes?
Concerned neighbor,
Jerry Draughn
Jonesville
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The city of Cupertino is considering budgeting for six bicycle and pedestrian improvement projects in the next fiscal year's Capital Improvement Program. At a June 6 study session, the city council heard a presentation from staff on the Capital Improvement Program budget, which includes a slew of proposed bicycle and pedestrian projects.
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MEXICO CITY, April 12 Mexico's peso strengthened by more than 1 percent on Wednesday to its strongest level since Donald Trump won the U.S. election, after the U.S. president said the dollar was getting too strong, lifting emerging market currencies.
The peso firmed more than 1 percent to 18.57 per dollar, its best showing since Nov. 9. (Reporting by Miguel Angel Gutierrez)
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NASCAR driver Danica Patrick takes a selfie from a tour trolley car as students from the Warren-Prescott school give her a send-off rally for a tour of historic sites, Wednesday, June 14, 2017, in Boston. Patrick says she "had a moment" when she lost her temper at a booing fan after qualifying for last week's NASCAR race. Elise Amendola AP Photo
PESHAWAR, Pakistan — A local Pakistani government official says a suicide bomber has targeted the administrative headquarters of a tribal region in the country's northwest, killing two policemen.
Hameedullah Khan says Wednesday's bombing struck at the main gate of the tribal headquarters in Ghalanai, in the Mohmand tribal region.
No one immediately claimed responsibility of the attack.
Earlier this week, a suicide bombing killed 13 in eastern Pakistani city of Lahore. A breakaway faction of the Pakistani Taliban — the Jamaat-ul-Ahrar or Freedom Movement — claimed that attack.
The breakaway faction is based in the Mohmand area — part of rugged, lawless regions along the Afghan border which have long served as safe havens for local and al-Qaida-linked foreign militants.
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The state has approved a $1.6 million grant to an auto parts manufacturer expanding its northern Michigan plant.
The Michigan Economic Development Corp. said Tuesday that the Michigan Strategic Fund approved the grant to Plastic Trim International Inc., which plans to invest up to $16.1 million and create 210 well-paying jobs at its plant in Iosco County’s Baldwin Township. The investment will add more than 42,000 square feet of space and upgrade technology.
The subsidiary of China-based MINTH Group US Holdings Inc. manufactures trim, molding, and decorative parts for General Motors, Chrysler, Volkswagen, Nissan, and BMW at the plant.
The agency says Plastic Trim chose Baldwin Township for the investment over a competing site in Tennessee.
Baldwin Township has offered the plant a 50 percent tax abatement.
In the third round of the 2017 RBC Heritage, Ian Poulter's tee shot lands in the water resulting in taking a drop but a local alligator got close to the action on the par-4 10th hole, ultimately resulting in a double bogey. Swashbuckling English Ryder Cup golfer Ian Poulter was faced with a dangerous 10-footer In the third round of the 2017 RBC Heritage - not a downhill putt, but an over-interested alligator.
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The brothers accused of murdering two in Yellow Springs pled not guilty to all charges April 7 and are facing capital punishment. Bret Merrick, 24, pled not guilty to eight charges - two counts of aggravated murder, two counts of murder, two counts of aggravated burglary, felonious assault and tampering with evidence - during the first arraignment of the day in Judge Stephen Wolaver's courtroom.
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Al- Bayda, August 13 (Saba) - Numbers of US- Saudi- paid mercenaries were killed and others wounded in an attack by the army and Popular forces on their positions in Qaifi, Bayda province, a military official told Saba on Sunday.
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The First Round draw for the FAI Senior Cup took place earlier today.
Of the three north west sides in the drum, Cockhill Celtic are the only team to secure a home draw.
Gavin Cullen’s Ulster Senior League Champions will face League of Ireland opposition in the form of Limerick FC
Finn Harps and Derry City will be on the road in the opening round as Harps go to Bray Wanderers and Derry have non league opponents in Blarney United from Cork.
Elsewhere, Sligo Rovers will be at home to Longford Town and holders Cork City have been drawn away to Home Farm.
Last year’s runners-up Dundalk will welcome Cobh Ramblers to Oriel Park.
There’ll be an Inchicore derby, with Leinster Senior League side Inchicore Athletic facing their more illustrious neighbours, St. Pat’s.
Among the other ties, Shamrock Rovers face a potentially tricky trip to Drogheda.
All ties will be played across the weekend of the 10th, 11th and 12th of August.
THE Guyana Jaguars team which commenced their mission to claim the 2018 CWI Regional Super 50 title with victories against Kent Country Cricket Club and USA thus far will enter their fourth round of matches without Raymon Reifer, due to Windies duties.
However, the Jaguars will benefit from a fitting replacement of all-rounder, Christopher Barnwell, who will depart Guyana tomorrow to join the Jaguars team in Antigua.
The Jaguars next match will be on tomorrow at Coolidge Cricket Ground in a day and night match against the Leeward Islands Hurricanes.
Jennifer Egan is in the middle of a family emergency. The hot water’s gone out for the second night in a row and her teenage sons aren’t happy.
“No one wants to deal with another night of no showers,” she says.
Her husband’s out of town, she’s texting him and the plumber, she’s trying to get dinner on the table, the sounds of cooking, an occasional meow from the cat, a call out from her sons, half conversations back with them. Just a regular night in suburban Brooklyn with the Pulitzer Prize winning author.
Jennifer Egan's Manhattan Beach was set in the naval yards of Brooklyn: "Place is crucial to me," she says. Photo: Pieter M. Van Hattem
She admits she likes being able to slip into alternate worlds when she’s writing. On nights like this who can blame her.
“I love it that once that place has come to exist it’s always waiting for me,” she says. “It’s a wonderful feeling.”
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Pentagon official tells The Associated Press that transgender people can enlist in the military beginning Jan. 1, despite President Donald Trump's opposition.
The new policy reflects growing legal pressure on the issue and the difficult hurdles the federal government would have to cross to enforce Trump's demand to ban transgender individuals from the military. Two federal courts already have ruled against the ban.
Potential transgender recruits will have to overcome a lengthy and strict set of physical, medical and mental conditions that make it possible, though difficult, for them to join the armed services.
Maj. David Eastburn says the enlistment of transgender recruits will start Jan. 1 and go on amid the legal battles. The Department of Defense also is studying the issue.
Firefighters from several departments in Allen County and adjacent Paulding County, Ohio, were called to the burning mill just before 5 a.m. Wednesday in the unincorporated town of Dixon. WANE-TV reports that the building a few miles southeast of Fort Wayne was fully engulfed in flames when crews arrived and within an hour most of it had collapsed.
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A man is due to stand trial later this year charged accused of assaulting former Pop Idol star Michelle McManus with a guitar case.
Derek McArthur, 43, allegedly hit the Scottish singer and TV presenter with the music case at the Linen Bar on Pollokshaws Road, on January 22, last year.
Papers from the court claim he 37-year-old and “did strike her on the head with a guitar case or similar implement, to her injury”.
McArthur from Shawlands, pled not guilty through a lawyer’s letter and a trial date was set for August at Glasgow’s Justice of the Peace Court.
Michelle rose to fame in 2003 when she was crowned the winner of Pop Idol.
She is a newspaper columnist and joined the Loose Women panel as a guest panelist this year.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – Police are investigating after one person was shot at a South Nashville lounge and grill early Monday morning.
It happened just after 2:30 a.m. at Pharoah’s Lounge located at 2510 Murfreesboro Pike, not too far from Bell Road.
According to police, an argument escalated before shots were fired. The victim was struck in the finger and leg.
A suspect description was not released.
Anyone with information on the shooting is urged to call Crime Stoppers at 615-74-CRIME.
Baku, October 6, AZERTAC Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has signed an order to provide funding for construction of Bigir-Jirgurd-Shakar-Veysalli-Alikand-Mirti road in Goychay district. Under the presidential order, AZN6.4 million is allocated from the state budget for the building of the road connecting six residential areas with a total population of 11,000.
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Davido’s 2nd Baby Mama To Be, Amanda Shows Off Her Baby Bump.
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CAIRO (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Cairo for talks with his Egyptian counterpart on their two countries’ rapidly expanding ties.
Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi, who has visited Russia three times since 2014, gave Putin an official reception at Cairo’s airport Monday. It’s the Russian president’s second visit to Egypt since 2015.
Putin stopped earlier in the day at a Russian military air base in Syria.
Since taking office in 2014, el-Sissi has bought billions of dollars’ worth of Russian weapons, including fighter jets and assault helicopters.
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Russia and Egypt are also negotiating the construction by a Russian company of Egypt’s first nuclear reactor.
Last month, Russia approved a draft agreement with Egypt to allow Russian warplanes to use Egyptian military bases — a sign of Russia’s growing Mideast footprint.
Snoop Dogg first released the track "Gin & Juice" with his 1994 debut album Doggystyle.
Almost a quarter century later, we can call Snoop a Guinness World Record, all thanks a to little bit of gin and juice. While on stage at the BottleRock Napa Valley music festival in California, Snoop brought out a five-foot tall beverage composed of 180 bottles of Hendricks gin and 38 jugs of orange juice. Totalling 132 gallons, Snoop Dogg, along with rapper Warren G and Top Chef winner Michael Voltaggio concoted the beverage on stage in front of a representative from Guinness who confirmed its status, and presented Snoop with an official plaque commemorating the occasion.
The plauqe reads, "The largest paradise cocktail was created by Snoop Dogg, Warren G, Michael Voltaggio, Kim Kaechele and Kendall Coleman (All USA) in Napa, California, USA on 26 May 2018."
Congrats, Snoop!
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Glassboro Intermediate School students gained a jump start in career exploration this year thanks to the efforts of guidance counselor David Davenport Jr. Davenport prides himself in preparing students for high school and beyond. This year, Davenport planned a comprehensive career day to enable students to explore their interests.
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Sigmar Gabriel said Ms Merkel's Christian Democrats party was too willing to "bend over" and give in to the US president's demand for defence spending, at the expense of social expenditure.
The minister, a member of the rival Social Democratic party within the current coalition government, said the Bundestag election was a choice between "whether Germany remains a peaceful power or joins Trump’s weapons madness”.
"To double the German armaments rate after the Bundestag election is nothing more than a signal to Trump that they will give up their pressure," he told Welt.
"For me, this is a submission to the US president, as I would not have thought possible until recently."
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Columbus defenseman Zach Werenski will miss the rest of the postseason because of a broken cheekbone.
The Blue Jackets announced the decision Monday, one day after the 19-year-old rookie took a puck to the face on a shot by Pittsburgh’s Phil Kessel that opened a gash on his right cheek in the second period.
He played a couple shifts in the third period with a full facemask, but his eye swelled shut and he had to sit out the rest of the game. He tweeted a photo of his face after the game that showed his eye nearly swollen shut.
Pittsburgh won the game 5-4 in overtime for a 3-0 lead in their first-round series. Game 4 is Tuesday night.
Gov. Willie Obiano of Anambra has described the state as the "safest in Nigeria" in an address he presented at the 50th conference of the National Association of Law Teachers of Nigeria, held at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. "Anambra has become the safest state in the country following my administration's approach in tackling kidnapping and other crimes.
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DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Hall of Fame Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski is stepping away from the team to have lower back surgery.
The school announced Monday that the procedure is scheduled for Friday, with an anticipated recovery time of four weeks. Associate head coach Jeff Capel will take over in Krzyzewski’s absence, starting with a home game Wednesday night against Boston College.
Krzyzewski will have a fragment of a herniated disk removed. The school says Krzyzewski tried several treatment options during the past month before deciding on surgery.
The winningest men’s coach in Division I history had four surgeries during the offseason to replace his left knee, repair his left ankle and fix a hernia.
Capel previously took over for Krzyzewski when he missed the trip to Georgia Tech last February because of dehydration and high blood pressure.
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In this Wednesday, March 1, 2017 photo, Nebraska State Supreme Court Chief Justice Mike Heavican, left, talks with Justice John Wright, in Lincoln, Neb. Wright, who served 24 years on the state's highest court, died Sunday, March 18, 2018, after a long undisclosed illness. He was 72. Omaha World-Herald via AP Chris Machian
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Services like Microsoft’s Skype for Business or Google Hangouts mean you no longer need to turn to a specialist conferencing provider to collaborate with distant colleagues “face to face.”
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - Ardent Leisure Group Ltd on Friday said it would book an accounting charge in the first half of fiscal 2018 due to a slow recovery in visitor numbers at its Dreamworld theme park.
The theme park operator in a statement said it would book a non-cash impairment charge of A$15 million ($12.01 million) to A$25 million due to a lower-than-expected rate of recovery of Dreamworld visitor numbers.
The theme park business is likely to break even in the first half of fiscal 2018, on an core-earnings basis, and add to core earnings for the full year, the company said.
With Rob Gronkowski (thigh) inactive, Allen started at tight end for the Patriots in Thursday's 19-14 win over the the Buccaneers.
Allen was on the field for a season-high 50 snaps (out of a possible 74), but he wasn't targeted in the game and is still looking for his first regular-season catch in a New England uniform. While there may be some weeks when Allen sees occasional red-zone looks as part of the Patriots' game plan, he's not a reliable fantasy option at this stage, especially with Gronkowski targeting a Week 6 return to action.
Everyone’s favourite noughties mobile phone, the Nokia 3310, is expected to make a comeback this year with manufacturer, HMD set to launch the Nokia 3320.
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THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. -- Los Angeles Rams defensive back Lamarcus Joyner will probably miss his second consecutive game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday.
Joyner, bothered by a hamstring injury he suffered Sept. 28, did not practice all week and was listed as doubtful Friday. But Rams coach Sean McVay said that Joyner is "progressing really well" and that the team is simply being cautious with a soft-tissue injury for a skill-position player.
"If he can go, great," McVay said of Joyner. "If not, then we anticipate him being ready to go next week."
Joyner, who plays free safety and slot corner, is graded third among 79 NFL safeties by Pro Football Focus this season. If he sits out, Cody Davis would see time at free safety and Nickell Robey-Coleman would take snaps as the slot corner.
Right guard Jamon Brown is listed as questionable with a groin injury, but McVay said he feels "good" about Brown's chances of playing. Everybody else on the Rams is expected to be healthy enough to play.
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Sir Douglas Myers, who has died aged 78, was a fourth-generation New Zealand liquor and brewing tycoon who created Lion Nathan, one of Australasia’s most important companies.
In the 1980s, Doug Myers emerged as a high-energy entrepreneur who believed passionately that his country could compete internationally – and more particularly, that its companies could take on Australian counterparts and win.
As managing director of New Zealand’s Lion Breweries in 1988 he merged first with L D Nathan, a local supermarket and property group, then took what he saw as a “once in a lifetime opportunity” in 1990 to acquire the Australian brewing brands – Castlemaine, Swan and Tooheys – of the fallen tycoon Alan Bond.
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WEST POINT, N.Y. (AP) — Matthew Wilson scored 14 points and led five players in double-figure scoring and Army beat American University 82-70 on Saturday, snapping a three-game slide.
Luke Morrison added 12 points, Thomas Funk and Alex King had 11 and Lonnie Grayson chipped in 10 for the Black Knights (13-10, 6-6 Patriot).
Jordan Fox made a 3-pointer and Wilson a pair of layups as part of an 11-3 run midway through the first half to put Army ahead 20-12. Grayson drained a 3 and Funk hit a layup to stretch it to 27-14 with 7:24 to go and the Black Knights were up 40-32 at the break.
American closed to 59-54 on a pair of Larry Motuzis layups with 9:46 to go but Grayson answered for Army with a 3-pointer and Morrison, King and Tucker Blackwell followed with three more to help push it to 78-62 with 3:05 left.
Sa’eed Nelson scored 21 points with nine assists for the Eagles (5-18, 2-10) who have lost the last five.
LOS ANGELES — Next year's Oscars season has been set, with several events leading up to the broadcast of the 91st Academy Awards on Feb. 24, 2019.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced key dates during the season on Monday, including the handing out of its honorary Oscars, the Governors Awards, on Nov. 18.
Nominations will be announced on Jan. 22, and scientific and technical awards will be bestowed during a Feb. 9 gala.
The Oscars are traditionally handed out in February, but were bumped to March this year due to the Winter Olympics.
This year's Oscars reached 26.5 million viewers, easily a record low for what is often the second most-watched program of the year after the Super Bowl.
"The Shape of Water" won this year's best picture award.
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The Kogi State Police Command on Monday said seven persons have been arrested in connection with the assassination attempt on Senator Dino Melaye at his country home Aiyetoro-Gbede last Saturday.
Melaye escaped unhurt after gunmen invaded his house and shot sporadically. They also destroyed two vehicles and riddled the senator’s building with bullets.
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A source close to the state police command said a black jeep suspected to have been used for the operation, alongside a cache of ammunition was found at the Odokoro home of the administrator of Ijumu local government area of the state, Taofiq Isa, by the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID).
The source added that the suspects were arrested at different locations, while the black jeep and the ammunition have been impounded by the state police command.
Former Customs Officer Rashan Ebanks -Halstead appeared in Summary Court today (Feb 14).
He faces two charges of abuse of office and two charges of conniving importation of goods into the Cayman Islands without the use of customs. According to Mr. Ebanks-Halstead’s attorney he expects his client to give a statement to customs officials before the case can move forward.
Mr. Ebanks-Halstead is expected to return to court on March 7th.
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Looking for a budget-friendly Android smartphone with all the necessary features? Well, Motorola Moto C can be a decent option.
Priced at Rs. 6,999 on Amazon.in, the handset comes with a 5-inch FWVGA (480x854 pixels) display and is powered by a 1.1GHz MediaTek MT6737M quad-core Cortex-A53 SoC paired with 1GB of RAM.
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ARLINGTON, Texas — Rangers reliever Tony Barnette has gone on the 10-day disabled list with a right shoulder strain a day after leaving a game in the middle of a batter.
Barnette had an MRI on Wednesday, though the team didn’t immediately reveal or know the results of the exam.
Working the eighth inning in a 5-3 loss to the Houston Astros on Tuesday night, his second inning of the game, Barnette felt something different in his shoulder on his first pitch to Marwin Gonzalez. Barnette (2-0) threw two more pitches before exiting the game.
Texas recalled right-hander Chris Martin from Triple-A Round Rock. Martin was optioned to the minors on Tuesday, but was able to come back before 10 days by replacing a player on the DL.
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IGB has unveiled Paddy Power as the new sponsor for the 2015 Fair Warrior Open Sprint Stake in Mullingar. The event begins on Saturday 26th of September with the Final on Sunday October 19th. The prize money is €11,000 with €5,000 to the winner.
According to Geraldine Larkin, CEO IGB, “This is an exciting development and we are delighted to have the backing of a global brand like Paddy Power for one of our sport’s top sprint events. The support of Paddy Power we hope will demonstrate to other potential sponsors the benefits that are available as a result of engagement with greyhound racing.”
Paddy Power, Director of Communications of Paddy Power stated that “ the sponsorship of The Fair Warrior will help ensure top class racing for race goers and for our customers. We believe this is a worthwhile opportunity to support Irish Greyhound Racing and particularly Mullingar Greyhound Stadium in this instance.
In the latest installment of the ongoing saga of Russia-based cybersecurity firm Kaspersky Lab and the U.S. government, the company has a new date with Congress. Rescheduling a hearing originally set for last week, the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology has set a new hearing for October 25, Reuters reports.
News of the rescheduled hearing comes a day after the company was linked to successful Russian efforts to hack the NSA, though the Kaspersky software in question could have itself been hacked through a vulnerability.
Kaspersky Lab founder Eugene Kaspersky was expected to appear in the previous hearing, and it sounds like he’ll probably plan on being there in late October to defend his company in his own words.
“I look forward to hearing from the committee and having the opportunity to address their concerns directly,” Kaspersky said in a statement to TechCrunch.
A Camden County man was arrested Monday after attempting to set an RV on fire while a woman was inside. Camden County deputies received a call just after midnight that a female had locked herself in the RV, located on Rabbit Road, to avoid contact with 46 year old Wesley Dickey of Camdenton.
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LONDON (Reuters) – Iranian forces killed three members of a Sunni Muslim jihadi group in the city of Chabahar in southeast Iran on Wednesday and arrested five others, the Mehr news agency said. It said one member of the security forces had also been killed.
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Mary Ann Mintle, 78, of thedford died Sunday, September 24 at her home.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 14, 217 at 11 a.m. at Bethel Assembly of God Church in Thedford. Interment will be at Hillcresst Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Mary Ann Mitle Memorial Fund, 38912 Hwy 2, Thedford, NE 69166. Arnold & Mullen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
WASHINGTON (AP) – The U.S. lost 33,000 jobs in September after Hurricanes Harvey and Irma hit Texas, Florida and other Southeastern states.
It was the first decline in six years. The Labor Department says the unemployment rate fell to 4.2 percent from 4.4 percent, the lowest level since February 2001.
Looking past the hurricanes’ impact, the job market and economy generally look healthy.
Some economists expect job growth to rebound in the coming months as businesses in the area reopen and construction companies ramp up repair and renovation work.
Last month’s drop was driven by huge losses in a restaurants and bars, which shed 105,000 jobs, a sign of the damage to Florida’s tourism industry.
SAN BRUNO, Calif. -- The West Coast Conference has hired former Pac-12 executive Gloria Nevarez as the league's new commissioner.
The WCC announced Monday that Nevarez will replace Lynn Holzman and become the fourth full-time commissioner in conference history. Holzman left in January to become NCAA vice president for women's basketball.
Nevarez spent the last eight years with the Pac-12, where she served as the senior associate commissioner and senior woman administrator overseeing all Pac-12 championships with the exception of football.
Nevarez was the league's primary liaison for men's basketball where she played a comprehensive role overseeing officiating, scheduling, television issues management, event management and the student-athlete experience.
Nevarez will be one of 10 female conference commissioners in Division I and the first Latin American woman to become a Division I commissioner.
Rapper PartyNextDoor was one of two people in his party arrested at the U.S.-Canadian border for possession of drugs.
A spokesman for the New York State Troopers told TMZ that the rapper and a 24-year-old man from Ontario were on a bus Thursday morning heading back to the U.S. when it was stopped for secondary inspection.
NY State Troopers were then called to assist U.S. Customs and Border personnel.
The online publication learned that they was apparently carrying Xanax and Oxycodone and were charged with seventh degree criminal possession of a controlled substance.
They were arrested, cited and released.
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The Valley Falls PSD has issued a Boil Water Advisory for part of Marion County.
The advisory was issued due to a water leak being repaired. Water will be turned off from 9 a.m. to approximately 3 p.m.
The advisory has been issued for Upper Piney Run, Morgans Ridge, Mt. Zion, Reubens Run and the surrounding area.
Please contact the Valley Falls PSD at 304-363-0570 on Friday, August 18 after 1 p.m. to determine if the advisory has been lifted.
French police say an 8-year-old girl was killed and at least five people were injured when a driver slammed his car into the sidewalk cafe of a pizza restaurant in a small town east of Paris.
A national gendarme service spokesman said the driver was arrested soon after, on Monday night (Tuesday morning NZ time) in the town of Sept-Sorts.
The official said it was unclear whether the act was deliberate.
The official was not authorised to be publicly named according to police policy.
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An Algerian man drove his car into a group of French soldiers last week, and a truck attack in the French city of Nice killed 86 people a little more than a year ago.
In London seven people were killed when terrorists drove a van into pedestrians on London Bridge before jumping out and stabbing people.
Cars have been used as weapons in several other countries in recent years.
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Omaha man Paul Shadle is one of 25 individuals featured in a national campaign from the nonprofit Fight Colorectal Cancer. The campaign, which features video and images of the individuals, runs through the month of March.
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — A federal lawsuit alleges the U.S. Army has issued less-than-honorable discharges for potentially thousands of service members without adequately considering the effects of post-traumatic stress disorder and other mental health conditions.
Two Army veterans from Connecticut who served in Iraq and Afghanistan say in the lawsuit filed Monday in New Haven that they were wrongly denied honorable discharges.
They say a review board set up to give veterans a second chance often doesn't do an adequate job in considering PTSD and related conditions. Acting Army Secretary Robert Speer is named as the defendant.
Students and professors with the Yale Law School Veterans Legal Services Clinic filed the case on behalf of the veterans. They are seeking class-action status.
An Army spokesman said the branch doesn't generally comment on pending litigation.
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NEW YORK The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Nikki Haley, said on Wednesday that U.N. peacekeepers in the Democratic Republic of Congo are aiding a government that is "corrupt and preys on its citizens."
"The U.N. peacekeeping mission is mandated to partner with the government," Haley told the Council on Foreign Relations in New York. "In other words the U.N. is aiding a government that is inflicting predatory behaviour against its own people. We should have the decency and common sense to end this."
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CLEVELAND >> A former Cleveland police officer accused of having a sexual relationship with a 13-year-old boy when she worked as a teacher’s aide has been sentenced to two years in prison.
The boy’s mother called Maria Velez a disgrace at her sentencing Tuesday.
Velez pleaded guilty in April to reduced charges including attempted felonious assault.
Prosecutors say Velez was working as a bilingual teacher’s aide at Clark Elementary School in 2015 when she had sex with the student.
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Velez resigned from the position in December of that year and joined the Cleveland police force.
A message seeking comment was left for her attorney.
You can expect some big delays off El Dorado near the Gulf Freeway starting next week.City of Houston Public Works crews are making repairs to deteriorated portions of El Dorado.Drivers have long complained about crumbling concrete, and a bumpy ride to the freeway.Repair work will begin on Monday on El Dorado, between El Camino Real and Torry Pines.At least one lane will be closed at all times until the project is finished, sometime in July, weather permitting.If you are looking for an alternate route to the freeway, use Bay Area Boulevard.
April 20 Trematon Capital Investments Ltd :
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* HY net profit after tax amounted to 104.5 mln rand(2016: 27.8 mln rand) mainly as a result of sale of shares in mykonos casino.
* HY headline earnings per share increased to 1.8 cents (2016: loss of 2.3 cents)
* Intrinsic net asset value per share at period end declined to 361 cents from 368 cents at year-end.
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Officers found the body of an unresponsive man in an internal stairwell at the Alaska Motor Inn on Noble Street.
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One of the things we do at the Indicator is steal stuff we like from other podcasts. Today, we're stealing from Tyler Cowen. He's an economist and public intellectual who has his own podcast (of course).
It's an interview show, and in the middle of every episode Tyler does this thing we love: He goes through a list of subjects and asks the guest to say whether each subject is overrated or underrated, and to explain why.
On today's show, we turn the tables on Tyler and play overrated/underrated with him. Topics include bitcoin, the stock market as a measure of the economy, podcasts, and science fiction.
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A daredevil dad on a skateboard raced down a steep hill at 40mph before a cattle grid sent him nose diving into the floor – leaving his skin ‘hanging off’.
Nathan Barr, 24, used a long board, a slightly longer version of a skateboard, to hurtle down Horse Shoe Pass in Llangollen, North Wales.
His cousin’s girlfriend filmed the speedy skateboarder from the car behind.
The hair-raising footage shows the moment the plant operator realised it wasn’t going to end well as the board started getting uncontrollable ‘speed wobbles’.
Nathan Barr used a long board, a slightly longer version of a skateboard, to hurtle down Horse Shoe Pass in Llangollen, North Wales, with his cousin’s girlfriend filming from the car behind
The 24-year-old planter operator seriously grazed, cut and burned his skin in the fall
Walkers prepare to start their walk Saturday along the 1.5-mile route followed by Pilot Mountain Police Officers Glenn Branscome and Ralph East. On Feb. 3, 1969, the two officers were killed in a roadside confrontation behind East Surry after stopping the vehicle of a suspected robber. The annual walk honors their memory.
Branscome-East Memorial Walk participants make their way up a hill on U.S. 52 Bypass on their way to the site behind East Surry where the Pilot Mountain police officers were killed in 1969. Full coverage of the walk will be in The Pilot section of Wednesday’s Mount Airy News.
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I know you guys probably think I’m being a jerk when I point out how gross and plastic Kylie Jenner is looking these days. But listen, I’d much rather be locking myself in a Starbucks bathroom with a new set of great bikini pictures right now than complaining about how Kylie looks like a teenage old lady. And I’m sorry, but enough with the fake asses already. It’s just gross.
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George Washington is widely regarded as the father of the United States.
It's not surprising why. Not only did the general-turned-president ensure the survival of the Continental Army during the American Revolution, he also laid down a number of massively important precedents in his two terms as US president.
So how did he spend his days? Well, that likely varied a bit when he was commanding his army from 1775 to 1783. And, as it turns out, we know a bit more about the breakdown of his daily schedule when he resided at Mount Vernon, his estate on the banks of the Potomac River.
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A Newberry man has been arrested, accused of sexually molesting a girl.
Craig Busse, 55, was arrested Friday morning by the Newberry County Sheriff's Department and charged with criminal sexual conduct with a minor. Bond was set for Busse at $15,000 surety.
According to the incident report, officials at the victim's school contacted investigators after a friend of the girl notified a guidance counselor of the situation. Deputies started their investigation in March.
"The assault had been going on for a number of months," said Newberry County Sheriff Lee Foster, referencing the incident report. Foster said the victim is younger than 15.
Foster said the victim confided in a friend that the assault had been going on for some months and she didn't know what to do and was afraid to report it.
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The lucky winner bought the ticket at the 7-Eleven at 4601 W. Broad St., according to the Virginia Lottery. The other two were sold in Manassas and Lynchburg.
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BALTIMORE _ These Maryland lotteries were drawn Wednesday:
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Mbalula calls on govt to intervene in dealing with crime at ports of entry
Mbalula says the government should meet with neighbouring countries to discuss efforts to deal with the situation.
JOHANNESBURG - Police Minister Fikile Mbalula says the anti-crime strategy at ports of entries requires a stronger approach from government's security cluster.
The call comes after his visit to the Manguzi area in KwaZulu-Natal where theft of motor vehicles which are rustled through the border post is rife.
Mbalula says it's a serious concern that needs strong intervention from the police.
He says the government should meet with neighbouring countries to discuss efforts to deal with the situation.
Spokesperson Vuyo Mhaga said, “The minister will come back on 15 February with a resolution on how to resolve the matter.”
It is possible that former Chelsea star John Obi Mikel will be named in the Super Eagles squad for their upcoming World Cup qualifier against Cameroon in Uyo next month.
The midfielder has finally recovered from injury and lasted the distance in Tianjin Teda’s 2-0 loss to Hebei CFFC in the Chinese Super League yesterday.
Before yesterday’s meeting at Tianjin Tuanbo Soccer Stadium, Mikel last kicked a ball in a competitive fixture on April 2 in his team’s 2-0 win over Chongqing Dangdai Lifan.
In his absence, Tianjin Teda are in relegation troubles after winning only two games from a possible seventeen, while the Super Eagles were beaten 2-0 by South Africa in an African Cup of Nations qualifier.
Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr is expected to announce his roster for the World Cup qualifier against the African champions this week.
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The Tribeca Film Festival has brought out a slew of haute films—McQueen, The Gospel According to André—and parties including Chanel’s dinner at Balthazar, but actress Nicola Peltz merged worlds at the premiere of her film, Back Roads. Peltz stars alongside Jennifer Morrison, Juliette Lewis, and Alex Pettyfer (who also directed the film), and was equipped with her camera to document the evening. Above, Peltz shares her photos, from getting ready for the big night to celebrating with friends and family.
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NEW LONDON, Conn. – Members of the Coast Guard Academy send a holiday greeting to friends and family, December 7, 2017.
The Coast Guard Academy has cadets from all over the United States and several international countries, but not all can make it home for the holidays.
Mercy Teaching and Offering Massages for Premature Babies Video
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - Mercy Hospital in Springfield is offering massage services and lessons to parents of premature babies and infants.
Mercy says the touch sensation for premature babies is often not pleasant no matter how loving the intention.
Something as common as a diaper change can even cause pain.
Kesia Danner-Bowman, a certified Neonatal Touch and Massage Therapist at Mercy explains that the skin is the largest organ in the body and proper massage technique can even help your baby deal with some health problems.
“I wish I had known this when mine were little, colicky babies. Babies that are having gastrointestinal issues, there is abdominal massage that you can do to help gastric motility," Danner-Bowman says.
Any pre-term baby can receive an infant massage from a therapist or trained parent.
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It's green and white vs. maize and blue. What else needs to be said as Michigan and Michigan State head into this weekend's rivalry tilt?
This year's battle for the Paul Bunyan Trophy is more exciting than ever, featuring the first night game between Michigan and Michigan State at Michigan Stadium.
With extra time to spend in Ann Arbor before heading to the Big House this weekend, you'll need to know where to park, where the best tailgating spots are, what to bring and what spots to avoid.
For all of those things and more, check out our game day guide for the Wolverines' Big Ten home opener.
Deshhit: Delhi Doctor performs leg surgery on patient with head injury
This is a segment of Zee News which brings to you latest updates. Delhi Doctor performs leg surgery on patient with head injury. Watch this video for more information.
Bill Banning School Administrators From Bargaining Fails
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) – State lawmakers have rejected a bill that would have banned public school administrators from collective bargaining in right-to-work South Dakota.
The House Education Committee voted 8-6 Friday against the proposal, which critics called unnecessary.
House Speaker Mark Mickelson, the bill’s sponsor, says there are times when the actions of the union run contrary to schools’ mission to provide good, free education. He says at least 10 school districts, including Sioux Falls and Rapid City, have administrative collective bargaining units.
Mary McCorkle is president of the South Dakota Education Association, a teacher’s union. She says administrators aren’t members of the union, but do come together locally to bargain.
The committee deferred action until next week on a bill that would prohibit school districts from paying employees while they do union-related work.
Of the 10 players who we’ve selected - who have played for or represented both Sunderland and Ipswich Town over the years - who is your favourite?
Cast your vote now! (top right of player profile)
Some good, some bad, but some did make an impact on Wearside.
Other names to have links with both clubs are: Darren Bent, Connor Wickham, Tommy Miller, Terry Butcher, Grant Leadbitter, Marcus Stewart, Titus Bramble, Ian Atkins, George Burley, Eric Gates, Rod Belfitt, Alec Chamberlain, Kelvin Davis, Jack Colback, Danny Collins, Alan Quinn, Danny Hegan, Conor Hourihane, Stern John, Danny Simpson, Jon Stead and Nick Colgan, to name but a few.
Also, do you have any memories of players who have turned out for both clubs, please share.
Sunnyside arrests for the weekend of April 20-23
 Police arrested seven people between Friday, April 20, and Monday morning, April 23.
The following people were arrested:
Bills head coach Sean McDermott said Jones and Deonte Thompson will split playing time based on the weekly game plan, Mike Rodak of ESPN.com reports.
McDermott's expectation will become a null point if Kelvin Benjamin (knee) isn't available for Week 15 against the Dolphins. Thompson actually led all Buffalo wideouts with an 85 percent snap share in Sunday's 13-7 win over the Colts, with Jones and Benjamin (61 percent apiece) landing far behind. Of course, the Bills' game plan will look quite different when they don't have to contend with a snowstorm, featuring more three-wide formations and passing plays. There should be room for all three of the aforementioned players to contribute, but Jones is unlikely to venture north of a handful of targets per game unless Benjamin misses more time.
Here we go again. With plenty of goals, gaffes, controversy and even a few jaw-dropping results, the Premier League circus is officially back in town.
Drawing conclusions from such a chaotic round of matches is always a risky business, especially at this early stage of the season. But what better time than Monday morning to dissect the big moments and talking points from three days of frenetic football?
So, as the dust starts to settle, here's everything you need to know from the Premier League's opening weekend.
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Sean Dyche
Sean Dyche had barely finished shaking Antonio Conte’s hand before he thrust his fist into the air and bellowed a celebratory roar towards the Burnley supporters.
He had every reason to celebrate. Burnley’s victory over Chelsea was the result no one expected, and Dyche had taken just 90 minutes to make it clear that his side won’t be the whipping...
MANISTEE — One of the areas of special education that has made great advancements in the past few years is dealing with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This week the […]
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DENVER — The Colorado Rockies selected the contract of right-hander Brooks Pounders from Triple-A Albuquerque.
The 27-year-old Pounders will be available Tuesday night when the Rockies host the San Diego Padres. Pounders made seven relief appearances for Albuquerque this season with four walks, nine strikeouts and a 3.60 ERA. He signed a minor league contract with the Rockies last December.
A California native, Pounders appeared in the majors last season with the Los Angeles Angels. He was originally a second-round pick by Pittsburgh in 2009.
In other moves, righty Scott Oberg was optioned to Albuquerque and righty Zach Jemiola was designated for assignment.
A third man linked to the notorious MS-13 gang has been charged in the machete murder of a Long Island teenager, according to officials.
Josue Figueroa-Velasquez, 18, was arrested Tuesday and charged with the slaying of 16-year-old Angel Soler, authorities said.
Soler’s mutilated remains were found in a wooded area in Roosevelt in October 2017, about three months after he was reported missing.
Soler’s was one of three bodies found within a five-mile stretch in Nassau County across nine days last fall — all apparent victims of MS-13 violence.
Two reputed members of the ruthless gang — David Sosa-Guevara and Victor Lopez — have already been charged in the slaying.
Figueroa-Velasquez pleaded not guilty during a brief court appearance Wednesday morning, according to the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office.
He was remanded without bail, and is due back in court Friday.
NEW YORK - LONDON, FEBUARY 3, ARMENPRESS. Oil prices for 2 february:
WTI Crude Oil (Light Sweet) price at NYMEХ Stock Exchange down by 0.97% to $65.45 per barrel. Brent Crude Oil price at London’s IСE Stock Exchange down by 1.78% to $68.58 per barrel.
Barrel is the unit of measurement of oil volume. One barrel equals to 159.98 liter.
New York’s NYMEХ (New York Merchantile Exchange) is a US futures market founded in 1882. It ranks first in oil futures trade. Currently trade is carried out by the exchange’s two divisions, the NYMEX Division and the COMEX Division, the first one designed for trades of oil, gas, platinum, palladium, ethanol, coal, electricity and carbon dioxide emissions, the second one for gold, silver, copper and aluminum.
London Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) is a London-based options exchange and a leading operator of global exchanges founded in 1982.
Are you sitting on your share of R110m in lotto loot?
Lottery manager Ithuba says only one of the four winners has come forward to claim her R27 million share.
JOHANNESBURG - The National Lottery says three of four winners from the recent record-breaking jackpot are yet to claim their millions.
Last week’s jackpot was set at a whopping R110 million.
Lottery manager Ithuba says a 38-year-old KwaZulu-Natal woman has come forward to claim her R27 million share.
Spokesperson Sandisiwe Gugushe has urged all players to check if they are holding the winning tickets.
“The woman from KZN was a regular player and was unaware that she’d won.”
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HELSINKI — A fawn that became stranded on a patch of ice in Finland’s Inkoo archipelago has gotten a hand from members of the Finnish coast guard.
They spotted the unsteady animal from their hovercraft during a regular patrol on Saturday.
Senior Coast Guard officer Sebastian von Bruun filmed colleague Kristian Rasted pulling the “helpless white-tailed deer on the slippery ice” back to shore. Rasted gave a thumbs-up after the fawn rushed into the woods.
Von Brunn said: “The mother deer was very happy and grateful to get her baby back.”
The Coast Guard said while animal rescue missions are not part of its personnel’s normal duties, they do occur from time to time.
The Finnish Border Guard, of which the coast guard is past, posted the rescue video on social media.
Cider Mill students Aidan, Caroline, Julia and Koko stand next to one of the posters they and other Helping Hands students made to help their peers get to know their school’s cafeteria and recess monitors better. For the project, Helping Hands students interviewed monitors, took their pictures, made posters and hung them up in the school cafeteria. Helping Hands is a group comprised of students and adults who work to promote a positive school culture at Cider Mill.
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Bettendorf, IA -- Arconic eagles, Liberty and Justice, laid their first egg of the season this afternoon. In the past few days, the eagles have added new bedding material to the nest. They've also been spending more time in the nest.
Normally, bald eagles in this area of the country will lay eggs in mid to late February. The eaglet is expected to hatch in late March.
LONDON (AP) — London fire commissioner says the edges of high-rise building in inferno not safe.
Sometimes 5 o'clock hits and happy hour just won't be enough. That's when you need Beautified (free). This beauty savior by It girl and DJ Hannah Bronfman will help you schedule your massage, facial, or pedicure in a hurry. In fact, you can only schedule within a 48-hour window. It's a procrastinator's dream! In the Beautified 2.0 launch, the app included fitness classes, too.
The brand also just released this hilarious video showing us how to get the best out of Beautified. The sketch features The Fat Jew, Leandra Medine of Man Repeller, Dree Hemingway, and rapper Theophilus London. You'll also see Beautified founder Hannah Bronfman wearing an awesome manicure (as usual). Now we know where to turn before an impromptu girls' night out.
For the second straight year, twins in San Diego are getting attention because, though born just minutes apart, one has a birthday in 2016 and one in 2017. KFMB-TV reports the twin girls were born at Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns.One girl arrived at 11:56 p.m. on Dec. 31, and the other came on Jan. 1, 2017 at midnight.The family was not available for comment.Last year, a baby girl and boy arrived one minute before and two minutes after the New Year at San Diego Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center. Click here for more New Year's stories.
This week for our Galloway Past Picture selection we have chosen this marvellous group of ladies very pleased with their success in some competition.
Our guess this is a Womans Institute gathering, commonly known as ‘The Rural’ but we have no more information.
If any Galloway Gazette readers has knowledge of who the ladies are and what they won we would be delighted to hear from them. Contact Louise at The Galloway Gazette telephone 01671 403029 or email her at louise.kerr@gallowaygazette.com. Contributions to this popular feature are always welcome, hand your photographs into the Gazette office at 28, Victoria Street, Newton Stewart (behind GAP).
DUNCAN, OK (KSWO)- If you're in need of a Christmas Tree this holiday season, the Duncan Chisholm Trail Kiwanis Club wants to help you out.
Earlier this month, they held their annual tree sale at Fuqua Park. The tree lot is now closed but there are still a few trees left behind.
The club moved the trees outside of the gate at the park and are available to anyone who needs one. They do ask you to leave a small donation if you can.
Kiwanis Club members say they just want the trees to have a home for Christmas.
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Michelle knows we support our teachers! Can her students help her win?
Justin Bieber’s mom says she has a special bond with Selena Gomez. What’s the name of Selena’s latest single with Marshmello?
In our series of letters from African journalists, Youra Elbagir of Sudan's Elephant Media group explains what it is like to live in a country subject to US sanctions. Subject to US sanctions for two decades for "sponsoring terrorism" - and with a president wanted for war crimes over the conflict in Darfur - life has not been easy for many Sudanese.
Start the conversation, or Read more at Kenya Broadcasting Corporation.
Around 100 people are staging a protest outside a waste treatment construction site in Flintshire over what they claim are unfair wages.
Workers from the Unite and GMB unions are protesting at the Parc Arfer site on Deeside Industrial Park.
North Wales Police has advised motorists to avoid the zone four area.
Workers say they are being paid up to 63% below an agreed standard, but CNIM, the company building the park, has said these are "erroneous allegations".
A spokesman for the North Wales Residual Waste Treatment Partnership said while it was not responsible for contracting arrangements for the construction of the site, it was "facilitating and encouraging contact with the unions".
It has invited the trade unions to share specific concerns for an open dialogue with the companies involved.
Workers have previously taken action over employment of local workers at the site.
Lawyers are in negotiation over a wrongful death suit filed against an East Stroudsburg nursing home by the family of a man who suffered a fatal head injury while under its care in 2014. Representatives of the late dementia patient Orlando DePascale, Sr. of Wharton, N.J., said the lack of bedrails and supervision by the former Pocono Tranquil Gardens caused him to fall while unattended and left for an hour before nursing home's staff noticed he was unresponsive.
Start the conversation, or Read more at Pocono Record.
May 3 Pioneer Natural Resources Co:
* Pioneer Natural Resources Company reports first quarter 2017 financial and operating results
* Qtrly producing 249 thousand barrels oil equivalent per day (mboepd)
* Pioneer Natural Resources Co - maintaining capital expenditures for 2017 at $2.8 billion
* Q1 loss per share $0.25
* Pioneer Natural Resources Co - funding 2017 capital program from forecasted cash flow of $2.2 billion and cash on hand
* Pioneer Natural Resources Co - reducing forecasted 2017 oil production percentage as a percent of total production from 62% to 60%
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.17 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Q1 earnings per share $0.25 excluding items
* Pioneer Natural Resources Co - Q1 revenues and other income $ 1,468 million versus $685 million
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.17, revenue view $1.00 billion -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The Alberta legislature has passed a bill that bans protesters from standing, demonstrating or taking pictures within at least 50 metres of an abortion clinic.
Well, that didn't go as planned.
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Australia have been well and truly pummeled by India in the final of the Under 19 World Cup.
India won by eight wickets with 67 balls to spare after the restricted Australia to 216 in their first innings.
Jonathan Merlo guided Australia to a defendable total with a patient 76, but ran out of partners.
In reply, Indian opener Manjot Kalra hit a brilliant century, and along with Harvik Desai, they cruised home.
Not even Lloyd Pope could provide a miracle.
Australia had previously beaten Afghanistan in the sem-final.
WATCH Australia get thumped in the video player above.
Author: John Sandford
Book: DEEP FREEZE (A Virgil Flowers Novel)
Publishing: G.P. Putnam’s Sons (October 17, 2017)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
Class reunions: a time for memories—good, bad, and, as Virgil Flowers is about to find out, deadly—in this New York Times bestselling thriller from John Sandford.
Virgil knows the town of Trippton, Minnesota, a little too well. A few years back, he investigated the corrupt—and as it turned out, homicidal—local school board, and now the town’s back in view with more alarming news: A woman’s been found dead, frozen in a block of ice. There’s a possibility that it might be connected to a high school class of twenty years ago that has a mid-winter reunion coming up, and so, wrapping his coat a little tighter, Virgil begins to dig into twenty years’ worth of traumas, feuds, and bad blood. In the process, one thing becomes increasingly clear to him. It’s true what they say: High school is murder.
LEGAZPI CITY — The Department of Health (DOH) in Bicol is urging the public to take precautions to ward off diseases common at the onset...
HUNTINGTON BEACH – A woman died Tuesday night after being struck by a car on Pacific Coast Highway in Huntington Beach.
Officers were called to Pacific Coast Highway and Newland Street at about 8:40 p.m. after getting reports that a pedestrian was on the road, a Huntington Beach police watch commander said.
When officers arrived, they found the injured woman, who had been hit by a car. She was taken to a trauma center but pronounced dead shortly afterward.
The driver of the car was hospitalized for injuries, but was cooperative with authorities.
Further details about the crash were immediately unavailable and investigators were still on the scene at 10:30 p.m. evaluating the site.
Both the north- and southbound lanes of Pacific Coast Highway were closed from Newland Street to Magnolia Street.
Updates to follow.
Contact the writer: 714-796-7865 or afausto@scng.com
Ground may break on the 10,000-square-foot library expansion next month, according to Precinct 2 Commissioner Butch Barton. Barton said that a Library Expansion Construction Committee, similar to the one that oversaw the YMCA project, has been formed and will meet every other Wednesday at 11 a.m. in the meeting room at Annex 1, 1410 W. Pearl St. The first first meeting is planned for Oct. 18.
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One person stabbed during attempted robbery
ZACHARY- Sheriff's deputies are investigating after a person was stabbed at a mobile home park near Zachary, Monday night.
The victim has been taken to the hospital, according to sources with in EMS. The extent of the victim's injuries is unknown.
The stabbing happened inside the Sweetbriar Mobile Home park, in the 18000 block of Highway 61. The original call to the scene was for an attempted robbery.
News 2 is working to learn more about this developing story.
Riviera Beach police have identified the man found shot to death in the 500 block of Silver Beach Road Sunday. 18-year-old Jeffree Pierre was talking with people in two vehicles near Park Manor Drive when shots were fired.
Start the conversation, or Read more at WFLX-TV West Palm Beach.
The Canadian Press
VANCOUVER - A blind Victoria man has lost his discrimination complaint in British Columbia's highest court.
In a unanimous ruling, a panel of the B.C. Court of Appeal finds Graeme McCreath and his guide dog, Adrienne, were not discriminated against when they were refused a taxi ride in July 2014.
McCreath claimed systemic discrimination when a driver with Victoria Taxi said he could not allow dogs in his car because of his allergies.
The driver refused to transport McCreath and his dog, but arranged for another taxi that arrived within minutes.
Both Human Rights Tribunal and the B.C. Supreme Court rejected the man's complaint, finding the taxi company had demonstrated there was a valid and reasonable justification for the discrimination.
McCreath took the matter to the Court of Appeal, but it has now dismissed the case, ruling the taxi company is also required to meet the special needs of its own drivers.
× ‘I was just trying to scare him’: Woman arrested after firing gun at boyfriend, police say
HOUSTON—A woman has been charged with firing a gun in a metroplitan area after shooting a gun at her boyfriend during a domestic dispute.
According to police, Katrina Hypolite, 45, was at her residence Sunday in the 8900 block of Dandy Street around 1:20 a.m. when her and her boyfriend got into a verbal altercation.
Hypolite went into her bedroom leaving her boyfriend in the living room. The man eventually made his way to the bedroom where Hypolite fired the gun towards the closet.
Hypolite told police that she only intended to scare her boyfriend.
John Kelley served in World War II as a paratrooper. Now, he has a building named after him.
Beat writer Scott Richey breaks down Illinois' 75-70 win against Ohio State in the Illini's Big Ten home opener.
Videographer/Producer: Scott Richey/The News-Gazette
Federer, who has participated in the Ohio warm-up tournament for the U.S. Open on seven occasions, said he had picked up the injury in Montreal, where he lost to Germany's Alexander Zverev in the final.
"I am very sorry to pull out of the Western and Southern Open as I always enjoy playing here," Federer said in a statement issued by the tournament.
"Cincinnati has some of the best fans in the world and I am sorry I will miss them. Unfortunately, I tweaked my back in Montreal and I need to rest this week."Federer's withdrawal assures that Nadal will be top of the rankings when they are issued on Aug. 21. The Spaniard will return to the top spot for the first time since July 6, 2014.
(Reporting by Simon Evans; editing by Mark Heinrich)
Looking back on 2016, says Town Administrator Ed Thorne, the town of Pembroke made a number of land purchases:
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And, according to Thorne, the town… :
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Thorne says the town now has to deal with the issue of recreational marijuana in the new year.
Recently, the Board of Selectmen appointed a sub-committee to work with the town’s police chief in putting together a game plan for 2017.
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Macedonia overturns terror convictions of ethnic Albanians
SKOPJE, Macedonia (AP) — A Macedonian court has overturned the more than decade-old terrorism convictions of 10 ethnic Albanian men, many of whom served long prison terms over a mine attack on a NATO vehicle.
The Skopje criminal ruled that there was no evidence linking the men to the 2003 blast in northern Macedonia that killed two Polish soldiers and their Macedonian translator.
Earlier Monday, special prosecutor Katica Janeva had called for them to be cleared.
Four of the men evaded arrest and were convicted in absentia, but the others served between 3.5 and seven years in prison. Their lawyers said the men would now seek compensation.
NATO troops were deployed during ethnic conflict between government forces and ethnic Albanian rebels in 2001. Some stayed on to monitor implementation of the peace deal.
Phil Hammerstein is a Pittsburgh Penguins fan who loves him some Phil Kessel . He loves Phil so much that in honor the hot dog-loving forward he decided to get a unique tattoo.
Start the conversation, or Read more at Yahoo Sports.
What do you get when you bring a taste of the South to a brand like Arizona? The refreshing taste of fresh-brewed tea with just the right amount of sweetness.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says drug shortages are possible because of expected long-term power outages in Puerto Rico.
According to the agency, factories in Puerto Rico make nearly 10 percent of the medicines used by Americans, plus numerous medical devices.
FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb said in a statement Friday that the agency is working to prevent shortages of about 40 medicines. He didn't name the medicines involved.
The FDA said it is working with drugmakers, who are trying to restore partial operations with backup generators. In the most urgent cases, the FDA is helping companies get fuel to keep their generators running and ship finished products.
Most of Puerto Rico lost electricity when Hurricane Maria hit the island territory two weeks ago.
Sandeep Kumar, a former minister in the AAP government, who was sacked from the party last year over a sex tape purportedly featuring him, has triggered a row by allegedly campaigning for the BJP.
Kumar, who still holds position as Sultanpur Majra MLA, campaigned for BJP’s Narela candidate Savita Khatri on Sunday. “I will campaign for all my friends, be it from BJP, Congress or BSP. Kejriwal is misleading people by using the jhaadu (broom) symbol,” he said.
BJP, which had severely criticised Kumar after the video emerged, said Kumar’s campaign was a mischief by AAP. Delhi BJP vice-president, Rajiv Babbar, said, “It appears that news reports regarding former minister Sandeep Kumar’s support for BJP in Narela are mischievous. It seems AAP leadership planned and planted Kumar’s visit and media interaction with an intent to create confusion. Kumar did not enter the meeting venue or share the dais, he just came and spoke to media outside the venue.”
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Watch the Boyz N Toyz crew dropping into the new year with this rad little edit shot over the past few weeks. Happy new year fellas!
Always rad to watch some mellow cruising from the likes of Werni Stock, Mario Wanger and bosstrian Peter König!
“Happy 2017 from the boyz! This lil edit included riders Werni Stock, Tom Tramnitz, Mario Wanger, Simon Gruber, Benny Wetscher and Peter König!
Thanx to Absolut Park (Bernd Egger) !!
Camera: Lukas Riedl & the riders
Edit: luckyreel.eu“
Read more: The Cannon
The battle was hard fought between the two teams. Both literally and figuratively.
Start the conversation, or Read more at The Cannon.
Former Nigeria international, Emmanuel Amunike has charged the Super Eagles to secure the crucial win over Zambia in Saturday’s World Cup qualifiers. “I want to charge the Super Eagles ...
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The then head coach of Malaga Bernd Schuster is seen at Vicente Calderon stadium in Madrid, Spain, May 11, 2014. EPA-EFE FILE/ALBERTO MARTIN
The German coach Bernd Schuster has been appointed coach of the Chinese team Dalian Yifang, the club said late Monday.
After having lost the first three games of the Chinese Super League, the country's highest-level soccer competition, the club's coach, Ma Lin, was fired, according to the club.
Dumba contributed a helper in a 4-3 overtime loss to the Kings on Monday.
The assist gave Dumba 30 in a season for the first time in his career. He's quietly been contributing to fantasy rosters, as he hasn't posted a multi-point game since Feb. 19 but has scored in seven of his past 10 contests. He's a consistent quality option at defense and should be started regularly.
GANGNEUNG, South Korea (AP) The Korean women’s hockey team has ended its historic Olympic run with a fifth straight loss, with thousands of fans shouting ”We are one” and waving a ”unification flag.”
Team Korea, which included players from both North and South Korea, was defeated by Sweden 6-1 to cap a 0-5 run in the Pyeongchang Games on Tuesday.
South Korean player Kim Heewon wiped away tears as she and teammates waved to cheering fans. Canadian coach Sarah Murray also shed tears when she hugged players. Some spectators also wept.
The team was formed about two weeks before the Pyeongchang Games began during an eleventh-hour push by the Koreas to improve ties. It was the Koreas’ first joing Olympic squad.
The team’s formation raised hopes that Olympics-related warming gestures might help nuclear tensions.
The average monthly wage in Bulgaria reached BGN 1012 in December 2016, topping BGN 1000 for the first time ever, national statistics show.
Its value was BGN 974 in November and BGN 982 in October. For Q4, its overall value was BGN 990, 5.2% up quarter-on-quarter and 8.2% up on a yearly basis.
Year-on-year, public sector wages and salaries grew 5.1%, while those in the private sector grew by 9.4%.
However, public sector wages' average value in Q4 of last year remained higher than that in the same period of 2015.
The economic activities with the highest wages and salaries in the fourth quarter of 2016 were in "Information and communication" (BGN 2248), "Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply" (BGN 1757) and "Financial and insurance activities" (BGN 1699).
The lowest wages and salaries were recorded in "Accommodation and food service activities" (BGN 600), "Other services activities" (BGN 689) and "Administrative and support service activities" (BGN 750).
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A huge honor for Judy Rose who was named Charlotte 49ers Athletics Director Emerita and receiving North Carolina’s Order of the Long Leaf Pine.
It’s one of the highest honors possible from the university and the state of North Carolina.
Rose was named the university’s Athletic Director Emerita by Chancellor Dr. Philip Dubois at a retirement ceremony back on May 15 with the information being official released today.
“She leads with integrity, and has established a tone and culture of integrity within our athletics program,” Dubois said.
Rose retired after 43 years with the university effective June 30.
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LSU picked up a commitment from one of the state's top 2020 quarterbacks Tuesday (May 29) when Ponchatoula's TJ Finley gave the Tigers his pledge.
Finley, 6-foot-6, 210 pounds, tweeted the announcement.
He selected LSU over offers from several other SEC schools, with Alabama, Auburn, Arkansas Georgia and Ole Miss among them.
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Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday took notice of a news-item, aired in a section of media, about torture on students in Gujrat and sought a report from the DPO Gujrat.
He ordered to hold the comprehensive investigations adding that legal action should be initiated against the culprits. He said that such an incident was deplorable and no one would be allowed to take law into his own hands.
Tampa Fire Rescue responded to a house fire in South Tampa on Tuesday night. Dispatchers received reports of a fire at a home on the 1600 block of S. Arrawana Avenue in the Golfview neighborhood.
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It’s the most wonderful time of year and it’s not complete without the annual Santa float.
The full schedule for the Rotary Becket (Northampton) Santa Float is as follows:
6pm–8pm (5pm–7pm on Saturdays and Sundays)
Wednesday 13th December – Roade
Thursday 14th December – Wootton
Friday 15th December – Moulton Leys
Saturday 16th December – Roads off Billing Road East
Sunday 17th December – King Edward Road area
Monday 18th December – Wootton Fields
Tuesday 19th December – Penvale Road East area (East Hunsbury)
Wednesday 20th December – Grange Park
Thursday 21st December – Hunsbury Meadows
Friday 22nd December – Roads off Butts Road (Blacky More).
Lifetime’s “Big Driver” now joins “Misery,” “The Shining” and “Secret Window” in the Stephen King collection of stories about authors going bonkers. Here, Maria Bello’s successful crime novelist Tess Thorne...
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Police were investigating one shooting in Chester when more shots rang out.Officers were gathered on the 1500 block of Logan Way around 1:30 a.m. Monday when they heard gunshots nearby.They found a car riddled with bullets on 7th and Lloyd streets.There are no reports of injuries.----------
If you noticed Krakow trams festively decked out with blue and white flags – that’s the flag of Krakow, by the way – it’s because today is the Feast of St. Joseph, the city’s patron.
Also celebrated was Józef Dietl (1804-18778) of the same name, an influential medical researcher at Jagiellonian University and the mayor of the city from 1866 to 1874. Municipal officials including Krakow President Jacek Majchrowski joined local students to lay flowers at the statue of Dietl (pictured above) near the city hall on Plac Wszystkich Świętych.
Later, Krakow Archbishop Marek Jędraszewski held a special mass at St. Mary’s Basilica to commemorate the choice of St. Joseph as patron in 1714 – a time when Krakow was ravaged by war and disease.
After dark, the Bernatka Footbridge, Estakada Lipska, and Tauron Arena were illuminated in blue and white lights in further celebration.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Cambridge Analytica employee Christopher Wylie has arrived on Capitol Hill, where he is talking to House Democrats about his time with the data mining firm affiliated with President Donald Trump’s campaign.
Wylie’s visit is part of a Democratic attempt to keep congressional focus on Russian meddling in the 2016 election and whether Trump’s campaign was involved. He is talking to Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee Tuesday and Democrats on the House intelligence committee Wednesday.
The GOP-led House intelligence panel shut down its Russian meddling probe last month, saying they don’t see any evidence of collusion or coordination.
Wylie sparked a global debate over electronic privacy in March when he was part of an effort to reveal that Cambridge Analytica had gathered millions of Facebook profiles to influence elections.
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The thin blue line in New Middletown includes the color pink this month as police there try to raise awareness of breast cancer.
Police Chief Vincent D'Egidio tells 21 News that his officers are wearing pink badges through October, which is National Breast Cancer Awareness month.
In the center of the badge is the breast cancer awareness pink ribbon symbol intertwined with a pair of pink handcuffs.
Surrounding the handcuffs and the ribbon is a message that reads “Arrest breast cancer Unlock the cure”.
“Many in our extended families have dealt with this devastating condition and in support of our loved ones and those who suffer from breast cancer, we support you and your families,” said Chief D'Egidio.
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A solar-powered Zephyr balloon has taken to the skies above Clermont- L'Herault in France.
The balloon leaves no trace in the atmosphere and the technology opens the way for data to be collected.
the Zephyr is set to break an emblematic record: the longest manned flight which will last 30 days with two pilots on board.
It is hoped in the future the Zephyr will be able to reach 25km into the stratosphere.
NEW YORK (AP) — ABC News investigative reporter Brian Ross and his top producer are leaving the network, seven months after he was suspended for an incorrect report on the Trump administration.
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Ross said in a note to ABC staff on Monday that he and producer Rhonda Schwartz are leaving ABC, but not investigative journalism. Ross that “there is so much more to do.” They have not said what their next step would be.
Ross incorrectly reported in December that Donald Trump, while a candidate for president, had directed Michael Flynn to make contact with the Russians. Instead, the request to Flynn, who was briefly national security adviser, came when Trump was president-elect.
For that, Ross was suspended for four weeks and told he could no longer report on Trump for ABC. The network’s news president, James Goldston, noted they had won several awards for their investigative work while at ABC, including 17 news Emmys.
“We wish them well in their next chapter,” he said.
Three law enforcement officers are named in the fatal shooting of a black man whose family said he was having a mental crisis.
A joint release sent Wednesday says Tulsa County sheriff's deputies William Ramsey and Brandon Walker and Tulsa police officer Donnie Johnson were involved in Friday's shooting of 29-year-old Joshua Barre.
Ramsey and Walker are white; Johnson is black.
All three have been on paid administrative leave since the shooting.
Authorities say Barre walked away when two members of the sheriff's mental health unit came to his home to pick him up for an evaluation.
Barre walked about a mile to a convenience store, carrying two butcher knives.
The officers fired at him as he tried to enter the business.
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — The wife of a man who killed himself at an Ohio county jail has filed a lawsuit claiming jail staff didn’t take sufficient precautions to prevent his death.
Cleveland.com reports ( ) that Wayne Jordan’s wife filed the lawsuit last week in federal court in Akron. Jordan died in February 2016 at the Summit County Jail.
At the time, a sheriff’s office spokesman said the 63-year-old hadn’t shown any signs of being suicidal.
The suit says that Jordan denied considering suicide when initially booked but his mental condition deteriorated before his death four months later.
The suit says there was no suicide monitoring in place when he hanged himself in his cell days before his trial on rape charges was set to start.
A sheriff’s spokesman declined to comment.
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PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The second Zumwalt-class stealth destroyer has passed its sea test.
A statement from Naval Sea Systems Command says the future USS Michael Monsoor successfully completed its acceptance trials Thursday.
The Portland Press Herald reports the statement says onboard systems such as navigation, damage control, mechanical, combat, communication and propulsion met or exceeded specifications.
The 610-foot-long Monsoor headed out to sea for the first time in December. Its first sea trials were cut short because of equipment failures.
The Monsoor is the second built at Maine’s Bath Iron Works in a class of three futuristic-looking ships that feature electric-drive propulsion, new radar and sonar, powerful guns and missiles and a stealthy shape.
The cost of the three Zumwalt-class destroyers is estimated at $22 billion, the most expensive Navy destroyers ever built.
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A two-vehicle accident involving an A-T-V occurred in Lawrence County over the weekend. The driver of an A-T-V failed to stop at the intersection of County Roads 250 East and 400 East. The A-T-V then collided with a 2015 Toyota driven by Gerri Hughes of Bridgeport. There were no injuries.
An investigation into an alleged sexual abuse case at a northwest Iowa school more than one year ago has led to the arrest of a southeast Iowa man.
According to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office, the charges against 38-year-old Kyle Ewinger of West Burlington, stem from the investigation into an alleged incident that took place in the fall of 2015.
Sibley-Ocheyedan Superintendent Bill Boer said in 2015 that on a Saturday morning, he discovered Ewinger asleep in his classroom with a Sibley-Ocheyedan student. He said that Ewinger, who at that time was a Sibley-Ocheyedan Middle School social studies teacher and football coach, was terminated in October of that year.
Court records indicate that after the student originally said that nothing sexual happened that night, he is now saying something of a sexual nature did happen.
Ewinger is charged with second-degree sexual abuse.
(By Scott Van Aartsen, KIWA, Sheldon)
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CENTRAL FALLS, R.I. (AP) — Two corrections officers have been placed on leave as authorities investigate an inmate’s escape from a Rhode Island detention center.
The prison warden says former Army reservist James Morales escaped Saturday by climbing a basketball hoop to reach a rooftop, cutting through a fence and climbing through razor wire.
The 35-year-old Morales remains at large.
Wyatt Correctional Center warden Daniel Martin says it took more than three hours to discover he was missing. He said two officers have been placed on paid leave.
The prison in Central Falls remains locked down as officials review procedures.
Morales is charged with stealing 16 guns from a U.S. Army Reserve Center and faces child rape charges.
Police say they believe Morales fled to Attleboro, Massachusetts, and stole a car that was found Sunday.
press release: Octopi is teaming up with Rylan’s Hope Foundation for a Bean Bag tournament fundraiser to help support families with differently abled children. There will be games for kids and a silent auction as well. This is a kid / dog friendly event. Taproom will be open to general public.
11:30 am - 8:00 pm, September 3rd, 2017
$40 registration fee per 2 person team.
Credit: Thierry Legault This image of the International Space Station passing in front of the Moon on 4 February was taken from Rouen, France, the birth town of ESA astronaut Thomas Pesquet.
Though Thomas considers Dieppe, France to be his home town, he was born in Rouen and completed his secondary education there before studying aerospace engineering. Thomas is spending six months on the Station conducting science experiments as part of the Proxima mission.
Astrophotographer Thierry Legault was unaware of Thomas' connection to Rouen at the time. He first followed the Station's transit from Lyon but was unable to capture the sequence owing to cloudy skies. Two days later, the transit line passed close to Rouen where, despite frequent cloudiness, Thierry was successful. He shot this 0.4 second-long transit during daylight.
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The Senate has given its final approval to the legislation, which would change the second line of the anthem from “in all thy sons command” to “in all of us command.”
The legislation now only requires formal royal assent before it becomes law.
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LAUDERHILL, Fla. (AP) -- Authorities say at least two people were injured when a crane collapsed on two homes in a Florida neighborhood.
Lauderhill Fire Rescue Capt. Jerry Gonzalez says the crane was being used to put up Florida Power & Light electric poles Wednesday afternoon when it fell on the two houses.
No fatalities were reported, and Gonzalez wasn't sure of the extent of the injuries.
Gonzalez says firefighters are going through the houses to make sure no one else was inside. The crane smashed through the roof of one of the homes, causing extensive damage.
Gonzalez says it wasn't immediately clear what caused the collapse.
FPL spokesman Richard Beltran confirmed the crane was being operated by a contractor when it tipped over. He had no additional information.
Our coldest night of the year as temperatures take a nose dive again tonight with patches of freezing fog, a sharp frost and widespread ice - standing water, slush and snow will re freeze leaving very slippy surfaces.
We could well see a colder night than last night with lows of -15C possible across remote snowy spots.
Tomorrow, staying frosty and icy - with crunchy snow set to stay with little thaw with temperatures barely above freezing. Terribly cold but clear and crisp with weak low winter sunshine before cloud rolls in from the west.
Feb 1 (Reuters) - Univar Inc:
* UNIVAR ANNOUNCES CEO SUCCESSION PLAN
* ‍BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS SELECTED DAVID JUKES AS COMPANY‘S PRESIDENT AND CEO EFFECTIVE MAY 9, 2018​
* STEPHEN NEWLIN, COMPANY‘S CURRENT CHAIRMAN AND CEO, WILL BECOME EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN OF UNIVAR‘S BOARD OF DIRECTORS
* UNIVAR BOARD OF DIRECTORS ALSO EXPECTS TO APPOINT JUKES TO BOARD AT TIME OF HIS PROMOTION Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Shirley Carr Clowney will be the guest speaker at the meeting of the Happy Highlanders, at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 18 at Highland Presbyterian Church, 721 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway in Maryville. Clowney will be talking about her life growing up in Blount County and her soon to be published book on blacks in Blount County.
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A bill making its way through the state capital in Nashville would force public school students to use the restroom based on the gender on their birth certificates.
It's a similar bill that North Carolina introduced in 2016, which caused widespread controversy across the country. The NBA rescheduled their All-Star Game in protest, moving the game to New Orleans.
House Bill HB0888 and Senate Bill SB0771 were filed by Rep. Mark Pody (R-Lebanon) and Sen. Mae Beavers (R-Mt. Juliet), and has created its own controversy, with critics fearing discrimination against members of the LBGTQ community.
The bill reads, in part:
"Public schools shall require that a student use student restroom and locker room facilities that are assigned for use by persons of the same sex as the sex indicated on the student's original birth certificate."
A news conference is expected soon.
6/14/2017: Deputies applied for and received a warrant through Crawford County District court for the arrest of Muriece William Scholes, 77 of rural Frontenac, KS. The warrant- Attempted Murder in the First Degree- was executed today at approximately 1:46 p.m. when Crawford County Deputies located Scholes in Frontenac, KS. Deputies placed Scholes into custody without incident. The warrant alleges Scholes shot and wounded Warren Hill on June 4, 2017 at a location east of Pittsburg, KS.
6/4/2017: On 6-4-2017 at approximately 1:50 p.m., Crawford County Deputies were dispatched to the area of 940 S. 250th Street after receiving a report of a man found at that location suffering from a gunshot wound.
Deputies found Warren Hill, 42 of Pittsburg, KS lying on the property with a gunshot wound to the shoulder. Deputies initiated an investigation to determine the circumstances related to the incident. No further details will be released at this time.
CEO of Uber Travis Kalanick talks to the media during red carpet event at the 2016 Breakthrough Prize awards ceremony at NASA Ames Research Center, in Moffett Field Mountain View, Calif., on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015. For the last eight years my life has always been about Uber.
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Lonnie Ali Tom Brady's No Muhammed Ali ... Yet
Lonnie Ali Says Tom Brady's No Muhammed Ali ... Yet
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Lonnie Ali flew into Minnesota Friday, presumably for the Super Bowl, and as good as Tom Brady is ... she clearly thinks the tile "The Greatest" belongs to her late husband Muhammed Ali.
Lonnie acknowledges Tom's kind of the shinny bright object of the moment, but putting him in a larger context he's not at the level of Ali.
She does acknowledge ... the book isn't closed yet on Brady, and he could ascend to greater heights, especially if he does great things outside football.
Nebraska’s longest-serving lawmaker is once again trying to repeal a law that could allow county officials to kill black-tailed prairie dogs on private property if a neighbor complains.
Sen. Ernie Chambers of Omaha says the 2012 law violates property rights by allowing the government to trespass on private land without a warrant or other due process safeguards. He proposed a repeal measure Tuesday to the Legislature’s Agriculture Committee.
Black-tailed prairie dogs are native to Nebraska and considered an important species to maintain the region’s ecological balance, but some ranchers view them as pests because they tear up valuable grassland.
Only Sheridan County in northwest Nebraska has made use of the law. County Commissioner Jack Andersen says the law helps local officials deal with landowners who don’t manage their property.
Mogadishu: A suicide car bombing and assault by Shabaab militants on two neighbouring restaurants in Somalia’s capital Mogadishu ended today morning with 18 dead, a government spokesman said. “The operation is over now and the gunmen were killed by the security forces,” said Mohamed Ahmed Arab, spokesman for Somalia’s security ministry.
“They have attacked business places and killed innocent civilians: 18 civilians were killed, including a Syrian national, and more than 10 others were wounded,” he said. The attack began at around 8pm (17.00GMT) on Wednesday evening with a suicide car bombing at the Post Treats restaurant and club, after which gunmen stormed inside the nearby Pizza House restaurant.
Both venues are popular with affluent, young and diaspora Somalis and were busy as customers broke the Ramadan fast. The gunmen spent the night roaming the restaurant killing those they found trapped before they were eventually killed by
the security forces.
WASHINGTON _ There’s a new projection out today about what might happen if NAFTA negotiations drag on for another year.
Scotiabank estimates that the lingering uncertainty would shave one-fifth of one per cent off of Canada’s GDP growth.
The bank still forecasts growth in 2018 _ of about 2.3 per cent.
But it says the lack of clarity about NAFTA will chill a bit of investment in Canada, and in Mexico.
The U.S., the forecast says, will not experience a similar chill.
Observers fear the negotiations will not be completed during the currently scheduled rounds of talks, which end in March, and could enter a slower phase thanks to national elections this year in Mexico and the U.S.
TALLAHASSEE Florida lawmakers last week set into motion a budget process that will result in several highly consequential policy reforms affecting public education to become law this year in one form or another. But if years of precedent are any indication, what exactly those final laws might be will now be determined through deal-making and negotiations that will take place largely in private, behind closed doors and out of the public eye.
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Brad and his motley crew at Rail The Berm have been talking about BSX on and off since their show first started. They got most of the details right, but when I was invited to my first RTB mini show I thought I’d give a more in depth background of what the event is all about why we put it on. The mini show goes for about nine minutes and worth checking out, along with their long shows which are released weekly.
It looks like we will have a regular gig getting on RTB’s mini show line up every two weeks and generally talking about products…and other fun stuff.
Click the link below for my first show titled “Shane Jenkins of bmxultra.com is full of B.S.(X). As well, for those that don’t know carbon is cool. Just, ask Shane.”
https://anchor.fm/railthebermbmx/episodes/b87388
Thanks to RTB for the opportunity.
Check out railtheberm.com for more information.
The Priory Ruskin Academy opened its doors to the public for its annual Macmillan coffee morning and raised a magnificent £500 for the charity.
Organised by Knight House, there was a wide array of cakes and biscuits for sale.
Mouthwatering cakes on sale at Priory Ruskin Academy.
Mrs Geeson, community manager at the Academy, said: “Thank you so much to everyone who baked, bought and ate cakes. It was wonderful to support Macmillan’s national event and Knight House did a wonderful job coordinating it. Well done!”
A number of kids in the southern Illinois will have a merrier Christmas this year because of the Poshard Foundation.
"It’s awesome you know I think they really appreciate it,” Katharine Bovenkerk, a volunteer for CASA said. “It makes them feel more loved, then normally, and they get to kind of be a normal kid, when they get things that they normally wouldn't get through their parents or through things like that. You get to see the kids really light up and just really enjoy the things they've been given."
The foundation collected 1,500 toys and will distribute them to different organizations who will then hand the gifts out to families in need.
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April 12 Golden Wheel Tiandi Holdings Co Ltd
* Entered into agreement with initial purchasers on 11 april 2017 in relation to further issue of us$200 million 8.25% senior notes due 2019
* Intends to use net proceeds to refinance existing indebtedness, fund new property projects and for general corporate purposes.
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Miranda Lambert and Anderson East have split up after more than two years of dating, claims a new report. According to a Feb. 27 story from In Touch, it was Anderson who ended things, and Miranda is "devastated." "She didn't see it coming," a source said, adding that the two just "grew apart." Miranda is said to be focusing on her work to help heal the wounds. "She refuses to sit around feeling sorry for herself," the source said. Us Weekly also reported that social media evidence has continued to fuel split speculation: Anderson hasn't posted any Instagram pics of Miranda since her birthday in November nor liked any of her posts since December. The country singer also hasn't posted any pics of the rhythm and blues musician on her social media feeds in months.
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Celebration Community Church’s invites all families with kids up to fifth grade to the annual Kid-Fest, Saturday, Aug. 19 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. in the parking lot of Hays Academy of Hair Design, 1214 E. 27th.
Kid-Fest is a fun packed day of carnival games, inflatable amusements, prizes, pop, popcorn, cotton candy, and give-aways. And it’s all for free.
Celebration Community Church continues to partner with Hays Academy of Hair Design to offer free haircuts for kids entering kindergarten up to fifth grade. Appointments are suggested by calling (785) 625-5483, and walk-ins are also welcome.
Kid-Fest is an annual outreach of Celebration Community Church’s “Celebration Kids” Ministry, which meets on Saturday nights at 5 p.m. and Sunday mornings at 10 a.m.
Celebration Kids features large group music and multimedia worship along with small group Bible teaching.
For more information call 625-5483 or visit C3 at www.celebratejesus.org.
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'I'm in the best relationship': Khloe Kardashian says she's happier than ever with Tristan Thompson but in no rush to get married They look so close
Manchester United complete Lindelof signing
LONDON Manchester United have completed the signing of Sweden defender Victor Lindelof from Portuguese champions Benfica on a four-year contract with the option of extending it by another year, the Premier League club said on Wednesday.
Bass (lat) gave up one run on three hits in 0.2 innings Monday against the Reds.
Bass has been struggling to recover from a strained lat, but he was able to take the mound Monday for the first time since March 5. He's in the mix for one of the final spots in the Cubs' bullpen, so he'll have to pitch well down the stretch of spring training for a shot at making the Opening Day roster.
A local community is getting national recognition for being one of the "Best" places to raise a family in the U.S.According to review company, Niche.com , The Woodlands is the number two best place to raise a family nationwide.The Woodlands beat out some 15,000 other cities evaluated on several factors including school performance, cost of living, crime and safety, amenities and more.The city taking the top spot is Chicago suburb, Naperville.And at number 3, also in Texas, is Plano, just outside of Dallas.
NEW DELHI May 3 The Indian cabinet may clear a proposal on Wednesday to make usage of local steel mandatory for government's infrastructure projects, an official with direct knowledge of the matter said, aimed at boosting sales of local companies and global steel makers' investments.
The ministry's flagship National Steel Policy, which seeks to outline a roadmap to increase the country's annual steel production to 300 million tonnes by 2025, is also expected to be passed in the cabinet, the official told Reuters. (Reporting by Neha Dasgupta; Editing by Sherry Jacob-Phillips)
Nadal made it seven wins out of seven against John Isner in his China Open quarter-final match, winning it 6-4, 7-6.
He has also beaten Lucas Pouille and Karen Khachanov along the way as he remains on course to win his first China Open title since 2005.
Dimitrov meanwhile has had a much tougher route to the semi-finals, going the distance against Damir Dzumhur in the opening round.
He was then tasked with beating Juan Martin del Potro, who lost to Nadal in the semi-finals of this year’s US Open, and prevailed by just getting over the line with a tight 7-6, 7-5 victory.
And it was more of the same as it took three sets of action to dump Roberto Bautista-Agut out to set up his semi-final match with Nadal.
The Spaniard will be going into this the fresher man as he looks to add the Beijing title to his five ATP title this year, which include the French Open and US Open.
He will also be bidding to ensure he finishes the season as world No 1.
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BERLIN (AP) — A German court has upheld the convictions of a former top spy in Yugoslavia's secret service and his one-time subordinate in the 1983 killing of a dissident near Munich.
The Federal Court of Justice said Wednesday it threw out appeals by Zdravko Mustac and former subordinate Josip Perkovic, who sought to have the Munich state court's 2016 verdict overturned on procedural grounds.
The men were convicted of complicity in the murder of Stjepan Djurekovic and sentenced to life in prison. The dissident was shot and beaten in a garage in Wolfratshausen, near Munich.
The Munich court found that Mustac, the SDS agency's political head at the time, ordered Perkovic in late 1982 or early 1983 to plan and prepare the killing. The killers have never been identified.
A new installation at Replay Arcade Bar's Boystown location is bringing the nostalgic imagery of retro video games off the screen and into the real world. Step out to the bar's back patio, and you'll be greeted by a vibrant recreation of a scene from Nintendo's arcade classic, Donkey Kong, that has been built into the building's existing porch.
The pixel-perfect installation is the work of local artist and designer David Andora, who worked with Replay to faithfully capture the game's iconic imagery in an unexpected but appropriate setting. You can't set a high score on this work of art, but you can take a selfie in front of Jumpman (the moniker of Mario wasn't used until the 1982 release of Donkey Kong Jr.) as he leaps across girders and dodges barrels on his quest to rescue Pauline from the clutches of Donkey Kong.
Photograph: David Andora
Photograph: David Andora
Photograph: David Andora
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Mayflies swarm gas station in Slidell Submitted video from Sandy McCormick shows a swarm of mayflies at a gas station in Slidell, La. McCormick said "usually they are just on the ground and when you drive over them they make a "mayfly dust cloud" behind the car. " Sandy McCormick jcfitzhugh@sunherald.com ×
crossOrigin="anonymous" SHARE COPY LINK Submitted video from Sandy McCormick shows a swarm of mayflies at a gas station in Slidell, La. McCormick said "usually they are just on the ground and when you drive over them they make a "mayfly dust cloud" behind the car. " Sandy McCormick jcfitzhugh@sunherald.com
The 14th-ranked St. Norbert College men’s basketball team knocked off Lake Forest 64-58 on Tuesday night in Green Bay, capturing at least a share of the Midwest Conference basketball title.
D.J. DeValk scored 24 points for the Green Knights (18-4, 15-2), who clinched their fifth straight Midwest Conference title and seventh in the last eight seasons.
The Green Knights also extended their home court win streak to 49 straight games.
Wisconsin college scoreboard
Ripon 83, Lawrence 67
Cornell 67, Beloit 59
Marian 91, MSOE 89 (OT)
Wisconsin Lutheran 72, Lakeland 70
Concordia (Wis.) 83, Edgewood 62
Trinity International 84, Maranatha Baptist 78
WARWICK, R.I. (AP) — A Rhode Island man has been arrested in connection to a carjacking that took place in Boston.
The Cranston Police Department says 22-year-old Travone Green of Providence was arrested Tuesday morning for stealing an SUV taken during an armed carjacking on April 20 in Massachusetts. He was arraigned this afternoon in the Third District Court in Warwick.
A police officer noticed a 2006 Toyota Highlander with Massachusetts registration parked in Cranston shortly before 4 a.m.
An investigation of the stolen vehicle and interviews with nine witnesses led to Green, who was wanted for a previous armed robbery.
Green, a felon, is charged with possession of a stolen vehicle and possession of firearms by certain persons prohibited. He is being held as a probation violator due to open criminal cases prior to this arrest, with bail for the new charges set to $30,000. An attorney for Green could not be identified.
An Amber Alert has been issused for a 13-year-old girl from Hidalgo County who police say is in immediate danger.Police say Priscilla Elisabel Martinez is 5'11", 160 pounds with black hair, brown eyes and wears black glasses.Investigators are searching for Rudolfo Nuncio, Jr. in connection with her abduction.Nuncio, Jr. is a 41-year-old white man with brown hair, brown eyes and is approximately 180 pounds.He is driving a silver 2015 Dodge Ram pickup truck with the Texas license plate HFW-2831.The mud flaps have a horse with wings pictured on them.Nuncio, Jr. was last heard from in Dallas.Anyone with information on this abduction or Nuncio, Jr.'s whereabouts is urged to call the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office at 956-383-8114.
2 January 2017 Last updated at: 2:51 PM
Record: Jaffalie Chande sets new record at the Bingu National Stadium
Well, the glamour in the unofficial opening of the world class Bingu National Stdaium has not only come because old rivals Nyasa Big Bullets and Be Forward Wanderers are in action, no.
Jaffalie Chande has set a record of being the first player to score in a competitive match at the 40 000 capacity stadium built with the support from the Chinese government.
He scored just in the second minute to put his side in the lead.
He had scored a brace in the Nomads 3 nil win last week in Blantyre in the Bus Ipite Football fiesta- a tourney the two sides are competing for a bus courtesy of Luso Televison.
Up to 15 minutes have been played as this post was made and the Nomads hold 4-0 aggregate already.
18:31 Reported News Briefs Tevet 4, 5777 , 02/01/17 Tevet 4, 5777 , 02/01/17 Highway 431 blocked at Be'er Yaakov Interchange Westbound traffic on Route 431 at the Be'er Yaakov Interchange was blocked Monday evening because of an accident involving a truck.
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Cross River State University Of Technology Moves To Suspend All Students Who Defaulted To Pay School Fees.
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 3' game
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Louisiana Lottery's "Pick 3" game were:
2-2-0
(two, two, zero)
Here are the links featured on MORE Good Day Oregon for Monday, August 14, 2017.
Polo Noir took place over the weekend at the Hidden Creek Polo Club and combined fashion, music, food and fun, all while benefiting a pair of local charities. For more on the event, head to PoloNoir.com. To hear more from Redray Frazier, check out his site at RedrayFrazier.com. For more style tips from Tracy and Paula, visit Est-OvestStyle.com.
MORE’s healthy eating expert Monica Metz has had some crazy good recipes before, but her latest one is totally nuts. For the full recipe or more healthy tips, visit MonicaMetz.com.
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Running back is one of the most talked about positions in the NFL, especially when it comes to its importance in today’s game. For a long time, the common trend was for teams to stockpile backs in an attempt to utilize the “runner-by-committee” approach. However, over the last several years the league has seen that idea fluctuate between focusing on acquiring the superstar, do-it-all backs like DeVonta Freeman, Le’Veon Bell and Todd Gurley or the committee approach utilized by Super Bowl LII competitors the New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles.
Over the weekend, the Detroit Lions inked a deal with a man who’s familiar with both theories, LeGarrette Blount. Tim Benz asks, are the Lions looking to follow in the footsteps of Blount’s former Philadelphia and New England compatriots or do they plan on making him a standalone feature back?
Tow truck driver pleads not guilty in 4 rapes
NORTHAMPTON, Mass. (AP) — A Massachusetts tow truck driver charged with raping four women has been held without bail pending a dangerousness hearing.
Arthur Salsbury Jr., of Ware, pleaded not guilty to 11 charges including four counts of aggravated rape at his arraignment Tuesday in Hampshire Superior Court.
Granby police started investigating two alleged sexual assaults that occurred this year. The women said they were driven to the same location in Granby where they were assaulted. The investigation led to a third alleged victim. Police say when Salsbury's DNA was entered into a DNA database, he was linked to a sexual assault that occurred in 2009.
Authorities say he sometimes used his tow truck.
Salsbury's lawyer asked for a delay for the dangerousness hearing so his client could attend his daughter's high school graduation.
HYDERABAD: The Board of Secondary Education Telangana will announce the Telangana SSC Results 2018 on April 27, 2018 at 10 AM.
The Telangana BSE conducted the SSC examinations from March 15 to April 2, 2018.
This year, a total of 5,33,701 students appeared for the examination at various examination centers across the state.
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Group's on Wednesday took to the skies for a sortie in the French fighter jet aircraft at the Aero 2017 airshow at Yelahanka airbase here.
The 30-minute sortie was a low-level flight with a vertical climb starting from 1,000 feet going up to 6,000 metres and with supersonic run and multiple envelopes.
"This is a proud moment for any Indian to have flown the world's most advanced fighter aircraft. I look forward to an opportunity to make these aircraft under 'Make in India' and serve our Nation, the Air Force and Navy," Ambani said. Defence has set up a joint venture with manufacturer Dassault Aviation for the execution of offset obligations under the 36 aircraft deal for the at a value of 7.87 billion euros or about Rs 59,000 crore.Ambani, a regular marathoner with a strict fitness regime, was kitted in flying overalls, G suit, Armee de l'Air jacket torso harness, flying boots and helmet with oxygen mask, sources at the five-day show said.
The fun part of predictions is that we get to revisit them at the end of the year. They always say that hindsight is 20/20, so let’s take a peek at what my predictions authors pulled together from our previous IT industry predictions from 2016.
Let’s touch on some of the key items to see how things went in 2016. First,
The Rise of Cloud and Denting Traditional On-Premises Footprints
It’s tricky to find the numbers that are an honest way to provide the story about who is winning the cloud versus on-prem war. It’s kind of interesting that we even see it as a war, but in a world where the cloud-native folks are driving the bus forwards and the server huggers are running to try to get a ride, we have to step back and see what the real effect is.
Read the entire article here, Looking back on the 2016 IT Industry Predictions
via the fine folks at Turbonomic!
Valdosta – The Valdosta Police Department welcomed three new officers.
Patrolmen Jose Urquilla, Paul Garland and Brianna Taggart were sworn in Thursday afternoon.
“This was the culmination of an extremely in depth six month long hiring process, and then a rigorous three month long Police Academy,” said Valdosta Police Lt. Adam Bembry. “These three officers were officially sworn in to join their 145 sworn brothers and sisters at VPD. They will hit the streets with a Field Training Officer in roughly a week and a half.”
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A Florida woman was arrested for posting on social media that she wanted to “blow everyone up” during a teacher planning day at an elementary school, authorities said.
Christina Maddox, 33, allegedly posted the threats against Yulee Elementary School on Thursday and was arrested the next day, WJAX-TV reported.
“They have teaching planning day tomorrow and I'll def be there going to blow everyone up,” the post read.
Maddox told police her post was blown out of proportion and that she never meant to harm anyone.
She faces a charge of written threats to kill.
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A bus from Mount Zion baptist Church in Huntsville crashed in Atlanta. (Source: NBC)
Sarah Harmening on the Mount Zion Baptist Church bus before the fatal crash (Source: Austin McBride)
Fulton County police say the bus driver in last week's fatal crash in Atlanta, Georgia now faces homicide charges.
The bus from Mount Zion Baptist Church in Huntsville taking students to the airport for a mission trip to Africa. It clipped another vehicle, lost control and overturned.
A student on the bus, 17-year-old Sarah Harmening, was killed.
READ MORE: Student killed, multiple injured in Huntsville church bus crash in Atlanta
Fulton County police say the driver is still in the hospital. They are still waiting to interview him but have charged him with second-degree homicide by vehicle and failure to maintain lane.
The driver's identity has not been released yet.
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After rallying to a 20-month high, copper prices are now coming off as a workers' strike shows signs of easing at the world's largest mine of the red metal.
Striking workers at Chile's massive Escondida copper mine and mine operator BHP Billiton said they have agreed to renew talks on Wednesday, Reuters reported, sparking hopes of an early settlement to the six-day stoppage.
Benchmark three-month copper futures on the London Metal Exchange were up 0.3 percent at $6,063.5 per metric ton at 11.25 a.m. on Wednesday morning in Asia, off a 20-month high of $6,204 a metric ton on Monday.
Prices were still supported by another disruption in copper supply at Freeport-McMoRan's Grasberg mine in Indonesia, the world's second-largest copper mine, Reuters reported.
WATERBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — Connecticut State Police are searching for two people who escaped from a halfway house in Waterbury this past year.
Police say 22-year-old Zachary Foster left the home in September. Officials also say that 47-year-old James Shea left the building in April.
Anyone who may have information about either person or who may know there whereabouts is asked to contact Troop A in Southbury at 203-267-2200. Information can also be sent in via text message by texting TIP711 with any details to 274637. All calls and texts will be kept confidential.
The following information is courtesy of the Boone Police Department. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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Renault is a long-standing French institution - and an automotive giant now that it has joined together with Nissan.
The French and Japanese marques very much keep their own separate identities, however, with Renault producing adventurously styled cars in mainstream market segments such as hatchbacks, MPVs and, most recently, SUVs.
Interested in what Renault has to offer? Check out all our Renault car reviews here.
Find out how it was rated for reliability in our latest Which? Car Survey by visiting our guide to the most reliable car brands.
Aug 11 (Reuters) - Niko Resources Ltd
* Niko reports results for the quarter ended June 30, 2017
* Qtrly net oil and natural gas revenue $5.8 million versus $16.4 million
* Niko Resources-‍cash balances at June 30, projected revenue from assets in India not expected to be sufficient to fund requirements over next several months​
* Niko Resources- requested consent from lenders in facilities agreement to use part of funds in restricted cash reserve account to meet cash requirements​
* Niko Resources Ltd- ‍decision from lenders on consent to use a portion of funds in a restricted cash reserve account expected before end of August 2017​
* Niko Resources Ltd- ‍adverse decision from lenders will have a material adverse impact on company's ability to fund its operations​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
For States, New Federal Tax Law Is A Big Problem To Solve
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 9:07 PM EST) -- The new federal tax reform law has thrown states for a loop, and Vermont on Friday showed exactly why.
The small New England state had it easy until now and based state taxation on federal taxable income. It conformed closely to the federal code, linking with federal definitions for the standard deduction and personal exemption. Then came the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, P.L. 115-97, and now the state has announced it will turn its tax code upside down.
Instead of starting with federal taxable income,...
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The FBI is looking for the suspect in a robbery at a Kansas City, Missouri bank.
According to a release, the robbery occurred at about 2:23 p.m. Monday at the Citizens Bank and Trust at 8405 N. Oak Trafficway. The man allegedly gave a teller a note demanding money and made a verbal demand. He did not display a weapon and no one was hurt.
The suspect is described as a tan, white male, about 35 years old, 6'4" with a medium build. He was wearing a cream-colored hooded sweatshirt and blue jeans.
He fled with an undisclosed amount of cash north on North Oak in a dark gray four-door Mazda with silver hubcaps and silver vent decals on the front passenger quarter panel. No plates were on the vehicle.
Anyone with any information is encouraged to call the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-8477.
A Kansas City couple is still recovering from a terrifying home invasion that left them tied up inside their own home.
Boushall Middle School was placed on lockdown after a robbery at a nearby Dollar General. (Source: RNN)
Richmond Police are investigating after an armed robbery on Wednesday that put a nearby school on lockdown.
The robbery happened around 2:36 p.m. at the Dollar General located in the 3900 block of Walmsley Boulevard.
Boushall Middle School was placed on lockdown as a precaution.
Police say they have located a person of interest in the area and are currently conducting an investigation. They say there is no active threat to the community.
The lockdown on Boushall Middle School has been lifted.
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A female stunt driver died on the set of Deadpool 2 this morning while doing a stunt on a motorcycle, Vancouver police have confirmed.
The movie was filming in downtown Vancouver, near Jack Poole Plaza.
Police and WorksafeBC are currently on scene investigating the incident.
KARACHI: The Baloch militant organisations are no longer a threat to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), said Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Yao Jing, adding that members of banned outfits were “not true Pakistanis”.
In an interview to BBC Urdu, he sounded confident that Gwadar port would soon become one of the world’s trading hubs as the security situation in Pakistan had improved to a large extent in the last few years. “If they [Baloch militants] are true Pakistanis, they should work in the interest of Pakistan,” he said brushing aside their capacity of becoming a threat to China, Pakistan and their CPEC project.
Mr Yao said he was satisfied with the security provided to about 10,000 Chinese nationals working on different CPEC projects in Pakistan which also has some 60,000 local people on different jobs.
Published in Dawn, February 3rd, 2018
The Boston Bruins have recalled the hottest prospect on the Providence Bruins prior to Saturday’s game.
American Hockey League All-Star Austin Czarnik will skate on the fourth line in Saturday’s game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 25-year-old has seen limited action in six games this season after appearing in 49 contests last season. He will attempt to contribute to a Bruins team looking to sweep their brief two-game homestand.
For more on Czarnik, check out the “Bruins Breakaway Live” video above, presented by Geico.
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CLOSE Biscuits president Todd “Parney” Parnell says the new ownership is doing well and wants Riverwalk Stadium to be an offseason center for the city. Wochit
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Nick Solak hit a solo home run in the eighth inning, leading the Montgomery Biscuits to a 5-4 win over the Jackson Generals on Wednesday.
David Rodriguez had two RBIs for the Biscuits.
Jackson had a runner on first in the top of the ninth, but Jamie Westbrook hit into a forceout to end the game.
Ruben Alaniz (2-1) got the win in relief while Yoan Lopez (1-3) took the loss.
The Biscuits host Jackson again at 6:35 p.m. Thursday.
When Ada Vox sang "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going," she meant it. Audiences did not vote through the American Idol contestant, but judge Katy Perry made an executive decision and sent the singer immediately into the Top 10.
"I don't know everything," Perry said after Ada sang. "I've got a lot to learn, but I have worked my butt off for over 10 years in the spotlight and these gentlemen on my side, all of us collectively together—how many years would that be? Maybe 60? Collectively…as a sum…I think we do know talent when we see it. So I would say we would like to make an executive decision right now. Ada, you get that seat."
A Trump administration official says U.S. intelligence agencies have concluded that Russia has deployed a cruise missile in violation of a Cold War-era arms control treaty.
The alleged violation complicates the outlook for U.S.-Russia relations amid turmoil on President Donald Trump's national security team.
The Obama administration three years ago accused the Russians of violating the 1987 Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty by developing and testing the cruise missile. Officials had anticipated that Moscow eventually would deploy it.
Russia denies it has violated the INF Treaty. An administration official who wasn't authorized to discuss the matter publicly said intelligence agencies assessed the missile became operational late last year.
The missile deployment was first reported by The New York Times.
St. Cloud police say a 4-year-old girl suffered injuries when she was dropped by a relative from a third-story balcony.
WJON reports Assistant Police Chief Jeff Oxton says a witness told officers the man was holding the child by her wrists while standing on the balcony before dropping her about 5 p.m. Sunday. The girl was taken to St. Cloud Hospital.
Police later identified the man as the girl's uncle. He was arrested and taken to the Stearns County Jail.
Jason McIntyre explains why he is more concerned with the Falcons than the Rams this weekend
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) - Malik Monk scored 24 points, helping No. 6 Kentucky beat Auburn 92-72 on Saturday for its fifth straight win.
The balanced Wildcats (15-2, 5-0 Southeastern Conference) shot 57 percent from the field and placed five players in double figures. Edrice "Bam" Adebayo had 15 points, and De'Aaron Fox finished with 13.
The physical matchup included 49 fouls between the two teams, with Fox fouling out with 7:23 remaining. Kentucky connected on just 17 of 32 free throws, compared to 5 for 15 at the line for Auburn.
T.J. Dunans led Auburn (11-6, 1-4) with 23 points, and Mustapha Heron had 11.
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HELENA, Mont. (AP) - Three people, including a baby, were killed and two others were injured in a two-vehicle crash east of East Helena.
The Montana Highway Patrol says a blown tire caused the pickup to cross the center line at about 1 p.m. Sunday and collide with an oncoming car.
Broadwater County Sheriff Wynn Meehan tells the Independent Record (bit.ly/2vVTSAX) that the crash killed 36-year-old Nicholas Ryan Whittle of Belgrade along with 24-year-old Taylor Angela Nelson and 11-month-old Kynzlee Nelson, both from Gallatin County.
Two Billings residents, a 44-year-old woman and a 54-year-old man, were in the pickup. They were taken to the hospital in Helena.
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The No. 13 seed advanced to the third round of the grass-court Grand Slam with a 7-6 (4), 7-6 (4), 7-6 (4) victory over unseeded Australian John Millman.
Milos Raonic’s big serve has powered the Canadian to another victory at Wimbledon.
Raonic had just four break-point opportunities in the match, winning one.
But Millman did next to nothing against Raonic’s serve, converting on one-of-two break-point chances. Raonic had 34 aces, compared to only three for Millman.
The 27-year-old from Thornhill leads the ATP Tour in the past year with wins in 73.7 per cent of his tiebreaks — and Raonic continued that trend in his second-round victory.
WRENTHAM, Mass. — Police have found a carrier full of kittens they say were “steaming hot” on the side of a Massachusetts highway.
WCVB-TV reports two drivers called police and animal control Tuesday when they noticed a cat carrier on the side of Interstate 495.
Police said the five kittens inside were brought to King Phillip Animal Rescue in Plainville.
The kittens appear to be fine, but one’s condition is unclear. The carrier was in the sun for an unknown length of time before being reported.
The kittens are so small that they’re being syringe- and bottle-fed for the next two weeks. People are encouraged to donate kitten formula to the rescue effort.
Police are seeking the public’s help in identifying who left the carrier on the side of the highway.
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Information from: WCVB-TV, http://www.thebostonchannel.com
Near Placerville, the U.S. Forest Service runs a large nursery where seedling conifer trees are grown in pots and, eventually, planted in charred areas of forest recently destroyed by fire. The facility's purpose is to help keep California's mountains forested.
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April 28 Shenzhen Glory Medical Co Ltd
* Sees H1 FY 2017 net profit to increase by 10 percent to 40 percent, or to be 91.5 million yuan to 116.5 million yuan
* Says H1 FY 2016 net profit was 83.2 million yuan
* Says that increased demand and market development as main reasons for the forecast
Source text in Chinese:goo.gl/9gKMC4
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
It's no secret that a tax hike on New Jersey residents would mean an influx of new revenue for the state. But how much money could be headed out at the same time? Most certified public accountants in the Garden State claim that an increased tax rate on the wealthiest New Jerseyans would be a bad move for the state.
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Photos by KRISTOPHER RADDER - THE BRATTLEBORO REFORMERJeffrey Hiam, a student a Marlboro College, talks about his position on criminal justice reform.. MARLBORO - When it comes to criminal justice reform, a class is coming to terms with the need for compromise.
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Amazon Web Services (AWS) introduced Amazon Macie, a new security service that uses machine learning to help customers prevent data loss by automatically discovering, classifying, and protecting sensitive data in AWS. The service protects data stored in Amazon Simple Storage Service (Amazon S3), with support for additional AWS data stores coming later this year.
AWS said its fully managed service continuously monitors data access activity for anomalies, and generates detailed alerts when it detects risk of unauthorized access or inadvertent data leaks. Amazon Macie recognizes sensitive data such as personally identifiable information (PII) or intellectual property, and provides customers with dashboards and alerts that give visibility into how this data is being accessed or moved. Customers pay only for the GBs of Amazon S3 content classified and the AWS CloudTrail events analyzed,.
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Sencorables LLC, a developer of diversified IoT (Internet of Things) products, recently announced its plans for an expansion of its Greenville County operations.
The company is expected to invest $3.5 million and create 25 jobs over the next three years.
Incorporated in 2015, Sencorables’ principle objective is to use its patented and fundamentally-unique way of digital sensing to develop, in close cooperation with industry partners, a variety of IoT products. The company’s current focus is on its flagship products, Sencorfloors™ and Sencormats™, which detect presence, movement and direction of individual people in real-time.
Located at 1040 Thousand Oaks Boulevard in Greenville, S.C., Sencorables will add 25 jobs in the IoT development fields over the next three years and invest in new equipment at its Greenville research and development center. Hiring is expected to begin in the third quarter of 2017, and interested applicants should visit the company’s website for more information.
Prison and police officers on duty at the Lusignan jail yesterday morning averted an attempt to smuggle contraband into the prison, according to Director of Prisons, Gladwin Samuels.
Samuels, in a statement yesterday, said that officers on duty at around 2.15 am observed an individual at the north eastern section of the holding area. The individual, he said, attempted to throw a parcel wrapped in a plastic bag over the fence.
However, the individual’s efforts were thwarted after alert ranks fired at him. The individual, nonetheless, managed to escape, leaving the parcel behind…..
UK's WS Atkins FY pretax profit up 18 pct on N.American business
June 15 WS Atkins, a British engineering and design consultancy, said its full-year pretax profit rose about 18 percent, helped by its North American business.
WEST HARRISON, Ind. -- A southeast Indiana man is dead after his all-terrain vehicle rolled and landed on top of him over the weekend.
Daniel Woolwine, 46, was checking targets and target practicing Sunday afternoon near Whites Hill Road in West Harrison, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources said.
When he tried crossing an embankment, the vehicle rolled on him, authorities said. Two witnesses saw Woolwine get pinned under the vehicle but couldn't get him out. They called 911 for help.
Woolwine was pronounced dead at Mercy Hospital in Harrison, Ohio.
Authorities said Woolwine wasn't using a helmet or the ATV's seatbelt. Speed or alcohol aren't considered factors in the fatal crash.
Galway County Council and Irish Water wish to advise that due to essential maintenance in the Cathedral grounds in Tuam on the night of Thursday 16th February , there may be disruption to the water supply in parts of Tuam town from 11pm until 4am the following morning, Friday 17 th.
The areas affected by these works are:
Dublin Road,
Parkmore West,
Racecourse Road,
Athenry Road,
Tubberjarlath,
Hugh Hession and Glebe Estates,
Galway County Council working in partnership with Irish Water wish to apologise in advance for any inconvenience caused by this essential maintenance.
The search for murder suspect Steve Stephens put authorities in surrounding states on the lookout. By afternoon, authorities were offering up to $50,000 for information leading to his arrest.
Virginia State Police are investigating a fatal crash in Amelia County.
It happened around 3 p.m. Thursday on Genito Road, not far from N. Lodore.
Police say the victim, 52-year-old David L. Goolsby, was heading east when his vehicle ran off the road and hit a tree. Goolsby died at the hospital from his injuries.
Police say alcohol is being considered a factor in the crash, but the crash remains under investigation.
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West Brighton
Regarding Tom Wrobleski's 4/13/18 column. "...knife control?"
Bravo to Tom Wrobleski -- Precisely what the Second Amendment is about!
I rejoined the NRA very recently, not because I like and use guns -- no and no. But because defenders of the Second Amendment are defending something broader and deeper than guns.
So glad the Advance has Wrobleski.
80TH BIRTHDAY : Robert Feeken will celebrate his 80th birthday on Monday.
Birthday wishes may be sent to him at 205 Hagge St., Worthington 56187.
Event time: Aug. 26-Nov. 4.
A father & son's journey through the art of sculpture
Kenosha Public Museum
August 26 - November 4, 2017
Artist Reception: Sunday, August 27th 1:30 - 4pm
Artist Talk - 2:30pm
My father taught me to weld at age 12 and my love of sculpture began!
Stop by and see the creations of our journeys in the art of sculpture.
This show is truly a retrospective.
Opposition parties are in a new bid to force the postponement of the state of the nation address scheduled for Thursday.
This comes after National Assembly Speaker Baleka Mbete rejected a similar call by the DA earlier this week.
The parties have now written to Mbete, indicating that they were ready to approach the high court to lodge an urgent application seeking to interdict the address.
Both MPs and residents have raised concerns about fire safety at tower blocks in the area over recent years. So just what are the possible issues surrounding last night’s blaze? Our Science Editor, Tom Clarke, has been looking into what we know.
The dollar weakened on Monday as tensions between the U.S. and North Korea continued to escalate following an unsuccessful missile launch ordered by the country's leader, Kim Jong-Un, over the weekend. , a measure of the greenback's strength against a basket of six rival currencies, softened 0.3% to 100.27, while the WSJ Dollar Index traded at A 108.46, compared with A 108.64 late Friday in New York, as the yen tends to draw safe-haven demand amid geopolitical uncertainty.
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With 3 assists in the 1st two periods, Artemi Panarin is the 1st player to record 3 assists/points in his #CBJ debut in club history.
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Baku. 18 November. REPORT.AZ/ President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has sent congratulatory letter to the President of Latvia, Raimonds Vejonis.
Report informs, text of the letter says:
"On my own behalf and on behalf of the people of Azerbaijan, it is my immense pleasure to extend my sincerest congratulations to you and the people of your country on the occasion of the national holiday of the Republic of Latvia – Independence Day.
I believe that the development of traditionally friendly relations and mutually fruitful cooperation between Azerbaijan and Latvia will continue to serve the best interests of our people.
On this joyous day, I wish you robust health, success in your activities, and the friendly people of Latvia everlasting peace and prosperity."
In fact, she tends to become all of us any time anything-related is happening, like when she met the cast last year and geeked TF out.
The firm presently has a "positive" rating on the stock. Susquehanna's price objective would indicate a potential downside of 1.11% from the stock's current price.
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PROVO — BYU, in dire need of a victory, hosts Boise State in a Friday night kickoff.
The game (8:15 p.m. on ESPN) features a Cougars team (1-4) looking to snap a four-game losing streak and still searching for its first win of the season over an FBS opponent. The Broncos (2-2), meanwhile, are coming off a bye after falling at home to Virginia.
Because of injuries and ineffectiveness, questions still abound at quarterback for BYU heading into the contest. Boise State coach Bryan Harsin also called the matchup in Provo a rivalry game.
Follow along with us as the Cougars host the Broncos.
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TOKYO—Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Monday that Japan’s government is drawing up contingency plans in case a crisis on the Korean Peninsula sends an influx of refugees to Japan.
Abe told a parliamentary session that the government is formulating measures including protecting foreigners, landing procedures, building and operating shelters, and screening asylum seekers.
Abe’s disclosure came in response to a question that had been occasionally asked in the past, but is now more relevant than ever as North Korea’s missile capability advances rapidly and tension with the U.S. rises.
The government has been working on evacuation plans for about 60,000 Japanese from South Korea in case of a crisis.
Abe is set to discuss North Korea on Tuesday with U.S. Vice-President Mike Pence.
Apparently Gregg Jarrett had special access to President Trump on Sunday.
[Via Fox News – Gregg Jarrett exclusive] President Trump may soon issue a pardon for Joe Arpaio, the colorful former Arizona sheriff who was found guilty two weeks ago of criminal contempt for defying a state judge’s order to stop traffic patrols targeting suspected undocumented immigrants. In his final years as Maricopa County sheriff, Arpaio had emerged as a leading opponent of illegal immigration.
“I am seriously considering a pardon for Sheriff Arpaio,” the president said Sunday, during a conversation with Fox News at his club in Bedminster, N.J. “He has done a lot in the fight against illegal immigration. He’s a great American patriot and I hate to see what has happened to him.”
Trump said the pardon could happen in the next few days, should he decide to do so. (read more)
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Tribal Officials Investigate Gillnet Abandoned on Mille Lacs
67 Dead Walleyes Were Found in the Gillnet
ONAMIA, Minn. (AP) – Tribal authorities are investigating an abandoned gillnet found on Mille Lacs Lake that contained 67 dead walleyes.
Last week’s find has revived the controversy over tribal fishing on Mille Lacs, where the walleye population has been on a long-term decline.
Mille Lacs is co-managed between the state and eight Ojibwe bands that have court-affirmed treaty rights to net and spear a portion of the lake’s walleyes.
Charlie Rasmussen, spokesman for the Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission, says Fond du Lac band conservation officials have begun an investigation.
He says the 112 pounds of walleyes in the net will count against the band’s quota.
Only members of the eight bands may keep walleyes from the lake this year.
For state-licensed walleye anglers, it’s the third consecutive summer of catch-and-release-only.
HOUSTON Phillips 66 (PSX.N) expects the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries to agree to extend crude oil production cuts at the organization's May 25 meeting, Chief Executive Greg Garland said in a Friday morning conference call.
"I think our base case assumes that there's extension in May in terms of OPEC," Garland while discussing the outlook for crude oil supplies during a conference call with Wall Street analysts to discuss first quarter earnings.
(Reporting by Erwin Seba; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
(WOMENSENEWS)– When teen activist Bryn Healy sat down to talk to Musimbi Kanyoro she was awestruck. As the head of the Global Fund for Women and a Kenyan-born activist, Kanyoro has a long career of elevating girls and women through leadership and philanthropy. This career of advocacy is Healy’s dream.
In this first of three video conversations between Bryn, 15, and Kanyoro, talk about the roles girls have in making a society that is safe for everyone. “Your own behavior is the first place you begin,” says Kanyoro. “When you are able to identify with other people, it is the beginning.”
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NEW YORK — This year’s flu season is off to a quick start and so far it seems to be dominated by a nasty bug.
Health officials say the flu vaccine seems well matched to the viruses making people sick, but it’s too early to tell how bad this season will be. The main flu bug this season tends to cause more deaths and hospitalizations and vaccines tend not to work as well against this type.
Flu began picking up last month. By the end of last week, seven states reported widespread flu activity: Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Oklahoma and Virginia.
Most flu seasons don’t really get going until around Christ-mas. That’s how last year’s flu season played out.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported the latest data Friday.
How to pay for the Kish Street revitalization project in Lewistown was a topic of discussion Monday at the Lewistown Borough Council meeting. Russ Rager, finance committee chairman, said the original plan for the project was to use Community Development Block Grant funding to pay for the project.
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In this episode: Brian Campbell and Rafe Bartholomew recap a wild weekend in boxing including pound-for-pound king Vasyl Lomachnenko's victory over Guillermo Rigondeaux and the final fight of Orlando Salido's carer. Plus, middleweight contender Daniel Jacobs shares his thoughts on Saturday's Billy Joe Saunders-David Lemieux title bout and assesses his place in the division among the likes of Canelo Alvarez and Gennady Golovkin.
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ADEN (Reuters) - A bomb exploded in a market in south-western Yemen on Monday, killing at least nine civilians, a local security official said.
At least four other people were injured in the blast in a market selling qat, a mild narcotic leaf popular among Yemenis, in the city of Qa'ataba in the northern part of Dhalea province.
It was not immediately clear who planted the bomb.
Much of the country has been gripped by lawlessness fueled by a civil war between the Saudi-backed government of President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi, which controls south and eastern Yemen, and the Iran-aligned Houthis who control the north and eastern part of the country.
"The crimes being committed these days indicate that the target is to create chaos and public instability," the provincial governor, Fadhel al-Jaadi, wrote on his Facebook page. He put the number of those killed or wounded at 20.
"These crimes are being implemented randomly, without any regard to who the victims are," he added.
A small fire broke out inside Citi Field Wednesday afternoon.
The FDNY said a display case inside the stadium’s rotunda caught fire and spewed smoke into the air around 3:42 p.m. The stadium’s sprinkler system turned on and put out the fire, according to the FDNY and the Mets.
“Firefighters came in shortly after and extinguished what was left, which was mostly smoke,” an FDNY spokesman said.
In a statement, the Mets said there “was minimal damage, which was non-structural,” and no one was in the rotunda during the incident.
Although there were no injuries, there were pedestrians who were near the stadium and they posted pictures and video of the blaze on social media.
The Mets said they were working with the FDNY to determine the cause of the fire.
The team is currently in Atlanta to play the Braves and is scheduled to host the Chicago Cubs on Thursday.
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THE ELDERLY BROTHERS IN CONCERT. 1 p.m. Rock and roll hits from the 1950s and 1960s. Manross Memorial Library, 260 Central St., Forestville. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Bristol Public Library. Free. (860) 584-7790. BristolLib.com/manross
VIENNA (AP) The Austrian snowboarder who broke his neck in a crash at the Olympics last week is considering a return to the sport.
”It’s the easiest way to get healthy again,” Markus Schairer said on Friday about a possible comeback. ”But it’s way too early to take that decision now.”
The 30-year-old Schairer underwent surgery on the fractured fifth vertebrae in his neck in an Austrian hospital on Monday, four days after he slammed into the snow on his back. He lost control in the air on the final jump of the downhill course during the Olympic snowboardcross quarterfinals.
”I am glad and thankful that everything went well,” Schairer said about the surgery.
The Austrian posted X-ray pictures of his neck on his Instagram account.
With no indication of long-term damage, the three-time Olympian is expected to need three months to recover.
Schairer has won four World Cups, and took gold at the world championships in Gangwon, South Korea, in 2009 and silver four years later.
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UBER will defend its right to operate in London in a court hearing on Monday after the app was deemed unfit to run a taxi service and stripped of its licence in its most important European market.
Regulator Transport for London (TfL) shocked the Silicon Valley firm by
Robinson wasn't targeted during Sunday's game against the Raiders.
Robinson ranked third among receivers in terms of snaps on Sunday, playing fewer than both Tyreek Hill and Albert Wilson. Given his expected workload limitations moving forward, it's unlikely he will put any meaningful stat lines together the rest of the way.
Lyle Shelton has stepped down from the Australian Christian Lobby to join Cory Bernardi's Australian Conservatives party.
Mr Shelton, a leading activist in the fight against same-sex marriage, has announced he is resigning as managing director of the ACL to pursue federal politics.
He will move from Canberra to his home state of Queensland to prepare for a tilt at the next federal election.
Mr Shelton did not say which party he would represent but sources say he will announce a new role with the Australian Conservatives at a community event in Toowoomba on Sunday.
Mr Shelton's former chief of staff Martyn Iles will take over as managing director of the ACL.
While exploring the deaths of cattle killed by a series of blood extractions, the agents uncover a cult of vampires residing in a small Texas town.
The 32 year old man arrested in relation to a paramilitary style shooting in the Lisfannon Park area of Derry last Tuesday and a previous attack in March of this year has been released unconditionally.
People arrested under The Terrorism Act must either be charged or released unconditionally – bail is not permitted under this legislation.
Police sources have indicated that interviews under arrest are a key part of all investigative strategies, and they are committed to following all lines of enquiry.
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Kupros Craft House whips up their seasonal party menu with entrees and sides for the holiday dinner table.
The midtown Sacramento pub braises their short ribs for three to five hours in craft beer and recommends a side like polenta or mashed potatoes.
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SAN DIEGO – Investigators believe a small fire sparked at Sage Canyon Elementary School in Carmel Valley late Sunday may have been intentionally set.
The fire was contained to a trashcan in an outdoor hallway. Sprinklers extinguished the fire before crews arrived.
According to San Diego police officer Dino Delimitros, two people were seen running from the school.
Classes aren’t scheduled to being for another two weeks, but there are summer activities held on campus Monday.
On 'Fox & Friends,' HHS Secretary Alex Azar says the president is laying out historic goals to stop the opioid crisis.
Wendle will take a seat for Wednesday's matchup against Oakland, Juan Toribio of The Athletic Tampa Bay reports.
Wendle will get his usual day off Wednesday against a left-handed starter. Christian Arroyo will bat sixth and take over at second base with Wendle on the bench.
OSHAWA, Ont. — Ontario’s police watchdog is investigating after a 26-year-old man was injured in a traffic collision in Oshawa.
The Special Investigations Unit says Durham regional police tried to stop a vehicle around 1 a.m. Wednesday.
They say the vehicle ran into a tree, seriously injuring the driver.
The SIU says they have assigned forensic investigators and a collision reconstruction specialist to the case.
They are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact them.
The SIU is an arm’s-length agency that probes cases of death, serious injury or alleged sexual assault involving police.
LONDON (Reuters) - Iran could reduce its co-operation with the U.N. nuclear watchdog, President Hassan Rouhani told the body’s head on Wednesday, as he blamed U.S. President Donald Trump for the “new situation.”
“Iran’s nuclear activities have always been for peaceful purposes, but it is Iran that would decide on its level of cooperation with the IAEA,” Iranian state news agency IRNA quoted Rouhani as saying after meeting International Atomic Energy Agency head Yukiya Amano.
“The responsibility for the change of Iran’s cooperation level with the IAEA falls on those who have created this new situation,” he added.
Rouhani said if Iran does not continue to benefit from the nuclear deal after the U.S. withdrawal, it will make “new decisions”.
Miley Cyrus is a busy bee promoting her new music!
On Sunday, fans were left disappointed when the Malibu songstress didn't show up last minute to the Teen Choice Awards, despite being honored with the Ultimate Choice Award.
Related: What Miley Learned About Marriage From Her Parents
Taking to Instagram to apologize and explain what went wrong, the 24-year-old penned:
It happens, bb!
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ARENDAL, Norway (Reuters) - The potential for temporary British membership of the European Economic Area after it leaves the European Union would be both challenging and costly to handle, Norway's Prime Minister Erna Solberg told Reuters on Monday.
"There would be a cost they would have to share, and an authority outside their border that could impose binding decisions on them, which is not entirely in line with what they've said they want ... But we're prepared for various scenarios," Solberg said on the sidelines of a news conference.
(Reporting by Joachim Dagenborg, writing by Terje Solsvik, editing by Gwladys Fouche)
LEROY -- Madi Eberle had 25 digs for the Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley High School volleyball team in a 17-25, 20-25, 25-19 loss to LeRoy on Thursday.
With the loss, the Falcons fell to 4-17 overall and 2-9 in the Heart of Illinois Conference.
For LeRoy (3-15, 1-10), Cara Levingston and Danielle Hanshew each had seven kills while Megan Claunch had 18 service points, 15 assists and three aces. Mack Kerns added 21 digs.
An old man driving his car is rocking HARD to Metallica.
Somebody shot video of an old guy who’s driving a car in the next lane, and he’s totally headbanging to a Metallica song. It almost looks staged, but we haven’t heard otherwise.
Mon Valley businessmen Jerry Zahand Jr., left, and Jim Davis discuss the Mon Valley Initiative Tuesday after representatives of the organization addressed a Mon Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce luncheon in Charleroi.
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As Prince William and Kate await their third child, we take a look back at Britain's history of royal baby fever.
Police: 4 dead in road accident in southern Netherlands
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Dutch police say four people have been killed in a collision between a minibus and a truck in the southern town of Helmond.
Police in the East Branbant region say in a tweet that four people travelling in the minibus were killed in the accident Monday in the town 125 kilometers (78 miles) southeast of Amsterdam. The driver of the truck was seriously injured.
The cause of the accident and further details were not immediately available.
We have all probably heard about tying a loose tooth to a door and slamming it shut, but what about tying it to an arrow… and shooting it out of a crossbow?
Seoul's Foreign Ministry has expressed hope that U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's visit to North Korea this week will lead to smooth discussions for a swift denuclearization process.
Ministry spokesman Noh Kyu-duk told a regular briefing Tuesday that South Korea and the U.S. closely communicate and coordinate stances on the North Korean nuclear issue.
Regarding the use of the new expression "final, fully verified denuclearization," or FFVD, by the U.S. State Department, the spokesman said the term is an interpretation by the media and Seoul believes there is no change in Washington's existing stance.
Following reports that North Korea was expanding its missile production facilities, the spokesman said that Seoul and Washington are monitoring related movements.
He added that South Korea will continue to hold close consultations with the U.S. and the international community for the complete denuclearization of North Korea.
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Thieves drove a vehicle round a Northampton hotel car park before crashing it a short while later.
A hotel guest had her car stolen during a stay at the Holiday Inn Express in Grange Park, Northampton.
The keys to the victim's blue Peugeot were taken and the car was then driven around the car park crashing into a parked black Vauxhall Insignia before being abandoned.
Anyone with information about the incident which happened between midnight and 7am on Sunday, March 26, should call Northamptonshire Police on 101 or Crimestoppers, in confidence, on 0800 555111
Andy Penn of Telstra also discusses some of the barriers faced by Australian businesses looking to engage more closely with the region.
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Anglers and resort owners on Mille Lacs Lake will be facing a third consecutive catch-and-release-only season for walleye, the Department of Natural Resources announced Monday.
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Episode No. 253 of the Co-Main Event Podcast is now available for streaming and download.
MMAjunkie/USA TODAY columnist Ben Fowlkes and Bleacher Report lead MMA writer Chad Dundas host the weekly show (also dubbed the “CME,” if you nasty). This week, the dudes who live in Pearl Jam bass player Jeff Ament’s home city once again fail to talk about Pearl Jam and instead talk about fighting, like Demetrious Johnson’s latest dominant title defense at UFC on FOX 24.
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Authorities say the brother of the teen charged with killing 17 people at a Florida school has been arrested for trespassing at the same school.
A Broward Sheriff's Office report says 18-year-old Zachary Cruz was arrested Monday afternoon at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School and charged with trespassing.
The report says the teen was found riding his skateboard at the school though he had received prior warnings from school officials to stay away from the campus. The report adds that Zachary Cruz told the arresting deputy that he was there to "reflect on the school shooting and to soak it in."
His 19-year-old brother, Nikolas Cruz, faces 17 first-degree murder charges in connection with the Feb. 14 shooting.
Jail records didn't immediately list an attorney for Zachary Cruz.
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Renault plans China growth
Paris: French automaker Renault, a leader in electric vehicles, on Friday announced plans to launch five new emissions-free models by 2022 and make a major push into China. Renault CEO Carlos Ghosn said he aimed for annual sales of 5 million vehicles by 2022, a 44-percent increase on the 3.47 million units sold in 2016 and revenues of over 70 billion euros ($82 billion). Renault, which is in an alliance with Japan's Nissan and Mitsubishi, wants to reduce its dependence on the European market, which accounted for over half of its sales last year.
PLANTATION, Fla. - One person was killed and two others were seriously hurt in a rollover crash Monday in Plantation, officials said.
Battalion Chief Joel Gordon, a spokesman for Planation Fire Rescue, said a car with four people inside crashed while driving along the 1100 block of Fig Tree Lane just after 6:30 p.m.
Gordon did not provide an exact ages of the victims, but he said they were "very young."
Two of the victims were rushed to Broward Health Medical Center in Fort Lauderdale. Their conditions were not disclosed. A third person suffered minor injuries and was taken to Plantation General Hospital.
This is a developing story. It will be updated.
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This is a seven session, peer group programme for people living with early stage dementia. It aims to help participants develop knowledge and practical skills that will empower and support them to take an active role in the management of their health and well-being.
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Sophie Cunningham had a career-high seven 3-pointers and a season-high 35 points and No. 17 Missouri rolled to a 78-48 win over Southern Illinois-Edwardsville on Sunday for the Tigers’ ninth-straight win.
Cunningham was 11-of-16 shooting with all five of her misses coming behind the arc to reach 30 points for the fifth time in her career.
Cunningham had 11 in the first quarter as the Tigers (9-1) opened a 19-9 lead and 18 at the break when the lead was 37-28.
Missouri made 10 of 14 shots, including 6 of 8 behind the arc, to break the game open, outscoring the Cougars (3-5) 28-14. Cunningham had three 3s to help the Tigers to a season-high 15 on 31 attempts. Jordan Chavis, Jordan Roundtree and Cunningham scored from distance to cap a 13-0 run that made it 59-34.
Gwen Adams led the Cougars, who shot 26 per cent (16 of 62), with 12 points.
Charles Leclerc says it’s too early to dream about a future at Ferrari.
The reigning Formula 2 champion is backed by Ferrari, and has been placed at the newly Alfa Romeo-sponsored Sauber team for his F1 debut in 2018.
But when asked if he is eyeing Kimi Raikkonen’s Ferrari seat for 2019, he told RMC: "Honestly, no.
"It’s so big a dream that for now I can’t imagine it as a reality.
"So I’m going to focus on 2018, which is very important for me. It’s my first season and I have to prove myself," Leclerc added.
"I do have very close ties with Ferrari, I’m one of their drivers so they’re watching me, but I am not thinking about 2019."
However, the 20-year-old may actually be quite close to making his Ferrari debut, with Blick newspaper reporting that Leclerc is the Maranello team’s 2018 reserve driver.
"I have no idea if I’ll get the Ferrari seat in an emergency," Leclerc insisted. "If they asked me it would be a dream come true, but for now I’m driving for Alfa-Sauber."
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Rockland Man Sentenced For Possession of Child Pornography
A Rockland man is headed to prison for having child porn.
The PenBay Pilot reports 33-year-old Jarrod Bergeron was sentenced to five months behind bars.
Detectives seized his laptops and a dozen cell phones from his Acadia Drive home.
They say that Dropbox, Inc alerted police after noticing that Bergeron’s account was being used to upload and store the images.
Police say they found more than 100 sexually explicit images of 37 different children, all under 12.
The solicitor representing a second Garda whistleblower says his client was "treated as a pariah" after complaining about the force.
Garda Keith Harrison claims a Tusla file was also compiled on him and wants it to be included in State investigations.
Garda whistleblower Keith Harrison
His solicitor Trevor Collins says the trouble started after he arrested an officer in Athlone for drink driving.
“And after that he was, in effect, treated as a pariah,” he said.
“Because he was told that evening after the arrest that he was not to do what he was doing, he was told to really think about what he was doing.
“He ignored that, which came from superior officers, and he pursued the prosecution.
“He was, in effect, identified as someone who, to all intents and purposes, was a troublemaker.”
The U.S. Has Way Too Many Secrets
A Q&A with Tom Blanton, director of the National Security Archive, on the historical value of Hillary Clinton's emails, the sins of Julian Assange, and what national secrets are really worth keeping.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Stifel Financial Corp:
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That is the drinks break in the post-lunch session as the Indians are now just 4 wickets away from clinching the game and the series 3-0. 3 runs come in from the Kuldeep over. Clearly Ashwin has looked the better bowler on the third morning. Sri Lanka's score reads 137/6 after 59 overs with Dickwella and Dilruwan at the crease. Trailing by 215 runs.
Savannah (WSAV) – Some scary moments for a driver earlier this morning in Savannah. Police say a 31-year-old man suffered a medical emergency while behind the wheel and went into a pond at the Grand Oaks Apartments on Ogeechee Road.
Emergency crews responded to the scene around 9:15 and rescued the driver who checked out OK.
The driver, who has not been identified, was the only person in the vehicle at the time. We’re told the windows were rolled up so no water got inside the vehicle until the doors were opened to get the man out.
A memorial service for Joan Bergman, 88, of Estherville will be held 11 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017, at the Henry-Olson Funeral Chapel in Estherville. Interment will be at Mt.
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Four persons, including three members of a Mumbai-based family were killed on when their car collided with a truck on the Pune-Satara road here, police said
Four persons, including three members of a Mumbai-based family were killed on when their car collided with a truck on the Pune-Satara road here, police said. The deceased were identified as Yashwant Mane (55), Sharda Mane (46), Hrishikesh Mane (20) and Krushna Surve (65), all residents of Chunabhatti, an official attached to the Bharti Vidyapeeth police station said.
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According to him, the mishap occurred when members of the Mane family were returning to Mumbai after dropping their daughter at her college in Satara in western Maharashtra. Police said a probe was underway.
Police are on the hunt for a 22-year-old man wanted for attempted murder following a shooting in the Flemingdon Park neighbourhood of Toronto over the weekend.
Toronto police said they responded to a call of a shooting around 6:21 p.m. on Saturday in the area of Linkwood Lane and St. Dennis Drive.
When officers arrived, they located a male with a gunshot wound.
Police said they executed a search warrant at the suspect’s home and seized a number of items including crack cocaine, a shotgun, a bulletproof vest and homemade ammunition.
Police have identified the suspect as Di’on Jahil Wong. He is known to drive a grey 2017 Dodge Charger with Ontario licence plates BRFK-061.
He is described as black, 5’8”, 146 lbs., with short curly black hair.
Police said the suspect is considered armed and dangerous and should not be approached.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5400 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477).
One way to tell if you are not drinking enough water is to take a look at your skin, according to Dr. Sean McCaffrey, D.C., I.H.S., L.D.H.S., founder and health practitioner at McCaffrey Health Clinic. Water is essential to all of your organs, including the largest organ of your body — your skin.
"When we are dehydrated then our bodies cannot perform properly and cannot flush out toxins. Without adequate moisture our skin becomes dull, drawn and dry, instead of plump and moisturized," Dr. McCaffrey told INSIDER.
By drinking more water, you help your body flush out toxins and replenish your skin's tissues, which keeps it hydrated and supple, Dr. McCaffrey explained.
Bank of America to lay off more workers
June 15 Bank of America Corp has begun laying off employees in its operations and technology division, part of the second-largest U.S. bank's plan to cut costs.
PARIS (Reuters) - Minor scuffles broke out between about 60 to 80 anti-National Front protesters and police near the Zenith concert hall in north-east Paris ahead of a rally by far-right leader Marine Le Pen, a Reuters photographer saw.
Police fired teargas at the protesters, some of whom threw chunks of wood.
French voters go to the polls on Sunday in the first round of the most unpredictable presidential election in decades.
Opinion polls have for months shown Le Pen and centrist Emmanuel Macron qualifying for the May 7 run-off, but the gap with conservative Francois Fillon and far-leftist Jean-Luc Melenchon has been tightening.
(Reporting by Philippe Wojazer; Writing by Ingrid Melander; Editing by Leigh Thomas)
FILE - In this Oct. 10, 2017, file photo, the Supreme Court in Washington is seen at sunset. The Supreme Court is hearing arguments in a free speech fight over California’s attempt to regulate anti-abortion crisis pregnancy centers. The case being argued March 20, 2018, involves information required by a state law that the centers must provide clients about the availability of contraception, abortion and pre-natal care, at little or no cost. Centers that are unlicensed also must post a sign that says so.(AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)
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We’ve known for quite some time that Seat will launch a small crossover that will slot below the Ateca and that it will be named the Arona, but we’ve just spied one of the early prototypes.Although the heavy camouflage makes it nigh impossible to discern details, we expect the Arona's design to be influenced by the Ateca as well as the next-gen Ibiza.The Arona will be based on the platform of the new supermini that will precede it, as it will launch in Geneva in March, while the baby SUV isn’t expected to launch in Europe until the end of the year, or possibly, in early 2018.While the bodywork will be different and it may even get a more rugged variant , in the vein of the Ateca X-Perience, the interior and engine line-up will, in all likelihood, be shared with the Ibiza. Seat will build its Nissan Juke rival at its Martorell plant in Barcelona and will be its second-ever SUV offering, as the VW Group’s Spanish brand has been notable by its absence in this segment.
GOLDEN State Warriors guard Steph Curry will soon be facing LeBron James of the Cleveland Warriors in the NBA championship finals. The game will be Curry’s fourth straight NBA final as he aims to win his third NBA title, but what is the basketball player’s net worth?
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'We can’t do it alone' - Jacinda Ardern promises a partnership with Maori on problems they face
The PM says the Government can only make the gains it wants if it works in partnership with Maori.
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* Q1 PROFIT BEFORE CHANGES IN VALUE SEK 274 MILLION VERSUS SEK 223 MILLION YEAR AGO
* FORECAST FOR 2017 IS INCREASED BY SEK 80 MILLION TO SEK 1.14 BILLION FOR EARNINGS BEFORE VALUE CHANGES AND TAX Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
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Calgarians are being asked to give their input on a cross-town connection between future Blue and Green Line LRT stops and the Calgary International Airport.
The city’s Airport Transit Study will explore options for possible transit connections between the airport and a planned Green Line station at 96 Avenue N.E.
An open house on Wednesday is being held so members of the community can weigh in on the project. The city will be asking for input on the number and location of potential stations to help with planning and minimize impacts on the community.
The open house runs on Wednesday night between 4:30 and 7 p.m. at the Genesis Centre at 7555 Falconridge Blvd N.E.
The city has information on the transit study online for those who can’t attend the open house.
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TWO girls are having their hair cut for charity.
Gosport sisters Macey-Rose, 11, and Willow-Mae Peak, nine, will have 10 inches cut off their hair for the Little Princess Trust, a charity that donates hair for children battling cancer.
The girls mum Vanessa said: ‘The girls watched a programme about someone who had cancer. They did some research and said they would like to do the same thing.
‘I didn’t initially want them to get a hair cut until they were 18 – they have beautiful flowing hair – but it is for a brilliant cause so I’ll support them all the way.’
April 24 (Reuters) - LongFin Corp:
* LONGFIN - JUDGE DENISE COTE VACATED TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER FREEZING ASSETS AND GRANTING OTHER RELIEF WITH RESPECT TO CO & VENKAT MEENAVALLI Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Busty schoolgirl anime Getsuyoubi no Tawawa has brought its J-cup action to BD, offering up an equally naughty bonus animation as thanks to those dedicating money to the brief series – which may possibly guarantee further seasons down the line.
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HONOLULU (AP) — A former congressman from Hawaii says he's leaving the Republican Party because of President Donald Trump and the failure of fellow party members to stand up to him.
Charles Djou (duh-JOO') represented Honolulu in the U.S. House from 2010 to 2011.
He wrote in an opinion piece published in Civil Beat on Monday he's disturbed that the Republican Party under Trump has become hostile to immigration.
Djou lamented Trump's desire to launch a trade war, treatment of veterans like Sen. John McCain and recitation of conspiracy theories.
Djou says he's most disappointed by "the failure of the GOP to clearly and consistently condemn Trump's childish behavior." He says this leads to an "implicit ratification by the GOP of Trump's undisciplined, uninformed and unfocused leadership."
The White House didn't immediately comment.
Daily Paper Takes a Trip to South Africa for the Second Drop In Its Spring/Summer 2018 Collection
Daily Paper Takes a Trip to South Africa for the Second Drop In Its Spring/Summer 2018 Collection
Daily Paper is rolling out more fly gear from its Spring/Summer 2018 set, this time taking things to South Africa to put a global impact on the fashion game.
Similar to The North Face’s recent journey to Nepal for its Khumbu Pack lookbook, Daily Paper heads to the Alexandra township of South Africa’s Gauteng province to roll out the colorful range of streetwear. The photo set here captures the tale of African youth, spearheaded by Johannesburg collective The Sartists. Standout items include the long-sleeve polos (seen above), tracksuits and outwear in a variety of hues.
Pick up Part II of the Daily Paper SS18 collection in the brand’s online shop right now.
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - Leonovus Inc:
* LEONOVUS ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH APEXIT
* LEONOVUS INC - APEXIT WILL SELL, SUPPORT CO‘S BLOCKCHAIN ENHANCED ENTERPRISE SOFTWARE-DEFINED STORAGE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES PRODUCT LINE ACROSS USA Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
China's Top Employers Routinely Publish Sexist Job Ads, Study Says A new report from Human Rights Watch claims that in China, despite economic growth and more opportunities for women, gender discrimination in job recruitment remains a serious problem.
March 28 Funds managed and advised by J.C. Flowers & Co. LLC have sold 24,300,000 shares representing approximately 10 percent of share capital in Onesavings Bank
* Shares were sold at 395 pence per share, equating to gross proceeds of approximately 96 million pounds ($120 million)for JCF Funds
* Citi, Credit Suisse acting as joint global coordinators and joint bookrunners in transaction and N M Rothschild & Sons Ltd acting as financial adviser to J.C. Flowers & Co. Llc Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.7974 pounds) (Reporting by Dasha Afanasieva)
Healthcare is all about people – people who deliver care, people who receive care and people who invest in care. While this is a fact, there is another emerging certainty – that technology is required alongside these “people” for sustainable and quality patient access and healthcare delivery.
So how would a combination of world-class technology and people, knowledge and data all work together to build a model system for healthcare in the United Kingdom?
Earlier this month, Theresa May, the Prime Minister, addressed the nation on the industrial strategy, highlighting how artificial intelligence can help in the fight against cancer, heart disease, diabetes and dementia.
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MOSCOW, January 2 (Sputnik) — Gazprom CEO Alexey Miller said that the current load of the Nord Stream demonstrated that the pipeline was in high demand on the European market, "which confirms the importance and relevance of constructing Nord Stream 2".
"On January 1, Gazprom delivered a record volume of natural gas via the Nord Stream pipeline — 160,75 million cubic meters. When recalculated to a year rate, it exceeds the projected volumes of the pipeline," the statement said.
Russia is engaged in constructing the Nord Stream 2 pipeline that aims to deliver 55 billion cubic meters of Russian natural gas a year to the European Union across the Baltic Sea to Germany, bypassing Ukraine. The pipeline is planned for 2018. Gazprom has a shareholder agreement to extend the existing Nord Stream with partner European energy firms.
Some types of Iogo yogurt products, distributed in all provinces except the Maritimes, are being recalled because they may contain pieces of plastic.
Raspberry, vanilla and banana drinkable yogurt and mango, strawberry-raspberry and strawberry protein based drinks are all being voluntarily recalled by Ultima Foods.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency announced the recall June 8 and in a news release the agency said it is conducting a food safety investigation. It also said that no injuries have been reported in connection with eating the products.
A complete list of the yogurt and yogurt-based drinks and the sizes and best before dates affected can be found here.
Two people have sustained third degree burns after two carriages of a Metrorail train burst into flames between Southfield and Ottery Stations.
Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson Theo Layne confirmed that fire services responded to the fire at 09h02 on Wednesday morning.
“Currently 2 Train Carriages are alight and two Persons who sustained third degree burns,” Layne said.
The cause of the fire is unconfirmed at this stage.
Last week, a Fish Hoek bound Metrorail rain made an emergency stop at Retreat Station after number of carriages were engulfed in flames.
The preliminary investigation into the fire on a Fish Hoek bound Metrorail train has ruled out technical or electrical faults as the possible cause of the fire.
“Although the investigation is not yet concluded, investigators believe that the conditions leading to the fire are consistent with a deliberate torching,” Scott stated.
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With Valentine’s Day upon us, how could we ignore Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner as a couple?
Joe’s ex, Gigi Hadid, moved on with musician Zayn Malik and so has Joe with his Game of Thrones gal.
From their first public outing to their PDA, we’re rooting for this couple to last longer than a season in Hollywood.
We’re loving Sophie’s support of her man’s band, DNCE and we’re seeing a lot of independence from the couple.
Furthermore, their style is so on point together, whether they’re matching in denim or gym attire. We’re partial to Sophie’s DNCE shirt, featuring a young Joe on it.
While they’re not glued to the hip, when we spot them together, it’s quality over quantity.
Here we’re delving into 10 of the cutest moments from the couple, because after all, Valentine’s Day shouldn’t just be about sweets and flowers. It’s about spending time together, even when work gets you down.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Police say R&B singer Trey Songz has been arrested on suspicion of felony domestic violence for punching a woman at a Los Angeles party.
LAPD spokesman Officer Drake Madison says Songz, whose real name is Tremaine Neverson, turned himself in at a Hollywood police station Monday morning.
Jail records show the 33-year-old was released about two hours later on $50,000 bail.
Andrea Buera said at a news conference last week that she was the woman Songz had assaulted. Buera said he punched her repeatedly because he was upset she was talking to another man at a party Feb. 18.
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Songz attorney Shawn Chapman Holley did not immediately respond to messages seeking comment.
Songz tweeted Monday that he was being lied about and falsely accused for someone else's personal gain.
Sweep it into the corner or hide it under the bed, say these things they go away. But they never do
Travel back in time with paleontologist Nizar Ibrahim! With video recreating the Cretaceous Era Sahara, he explains how he rediscovered Spinosaurus – a prehistoric monster – before it was lost to science.
Discovered more than half a century ago in Morocco by the great German paleontologist Ernst Stromer, Spinosaurus’ fossil remains were lost in the Allied bombing of Germany during World War II. With the help of recent fossil discoveries in the desert and Stromer’s own data and drawings, contemporary scientists including German/Moroccan paleontologist and National Geographic Emerging Explorer Ibrahim have reconstructed a full skeletal model of Spinosaurus, which has been featured on the National Geographic Channel and presented in the National Geographic Museum.
Ibrahim will tell the story of Spinosaurus’ discovery, loss and rediscovery, and explain what — other than its size — makes this ancient monster unique.
Tickets start at $11.00.
Former Rangers owner Craig Whyte has decided to close his Twitter account just 48 hours after joining the social media platform.
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Whyte started the account just this past weekend ahead of his upcoming trial at the High Court in Glasgow.
The account, which had the handle @CraigWhyte22, was immediately followed by thousands of Scottish football fans.
Whyte sent out his first tweet on Monday, saying that he was “looking forward to being in Glasgow” and that “after years of inaccurate commentary and speculation the truth will come out”.
However, come Tuesday morning, the account had disappeared.
The case against Whyte is expected to be called today at the High Court in Glasgow. He is accused of taking part in a fraudulent takeover of Rangers.
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Melania Trump’s hat steals the show during first official state visit
First lady Melania Trump‘s white ensemble caught attention Tuesday as she stepped out during President Donald Trump‘s first official state visit of his presidency.
Melania’s suit jacket is from the Michael Kors Collection, the office of the FLOTUS confirmed to ABC News today. The jacket appears to be Kors’ double crepe-sablé draped blazer, priced at $2,195, from the designer’s Spring 2018 collection. There is no word if the white, wide-brimmed hat is also a Kors design.
The Trumps were joined at the White House by the president of France, Emmanuel Macron, and his wife, Brigitte, who also wore white.
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Let Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter George Benson give you a night of funky jazz tunes at Spotlight 29 Casino on Saturday, March 3.
Benson is best known for his late ’70s and ’80s hits “Give Me The Night,” “Turn Your Love Around,” and “On Broadway.”
8 p.m. Saturday, March 3, Spotlight 29 Casino, 46200 Harrison Place, Coachella. $55-$75. 760-775-5566, spotlight29.com.
2) Human remains located in Coshocton County Human remains believed to be an elderly Coshocton County woman recently reported missing were located this week at a Jefferson Township property in that county. 3) Byesville debates rights of way reimbursement program Village council, as it struggles to determine permanent appropriations for 2017 in a time of straitened revenue, faces a potential opportunity to add funds to the village coffers if council can overcome its nervousness.
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Deputies with the McDowell County Sheriff’s Office said a mother was arrested after doctors discovered signs of abuse when a toddler was taken to the hospital.
Deputies said Amber Nichole Prater, 22, of Marion has been charged with child abuse and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
On July 30, deputies said Prater took her 3-year-old son to the hospital because he was running a fever. Doctors examining the child discovered bruising on the child’s body and reported the injuries.
Deputies said they began investigating after a referral by the McDowell County Department of Social Services.
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Bumble Bee To Repackage Salmon To End Labeling Row
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 2:05 PM EST) -- Bumble Bee Foods LLC on Thursday agreed in California federal court to repackage its canned salmon to end a proposed class action accusing the company of misrepresenting that the salmon was smoked and wild-caught rather than farmed and made with added liquid smoke flavor.
Consumer Miguel Rodriguez said Bumble Bee agreed to change the product’s packaging, pay “modest” attorneys’ fees and an incentive award and not require the proposed class to release any claims for damages or personal injury.
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University of Wisconsin System regents are set to vote on a policy that calls for suspending and expelling students who disrupt campus speeches and presentations.
The policy states that students twice accused of engaging in violent or other disorderly conduct that disrupts other's free speech would be subject to a hearing and would be suspended for a semester if found responsible. A student found responsible of disrupting others' free expression for a third time would be expelled.
The policy comes as conservatives fear right-leaning speakers aren't treated the same on campus as liberal presenters. Democrats say the policy is so vague it's unconstitutional and will chill free speech.
The regents are expected to vote on the policy during a meeting Friday morning at UW-Stout.
Capricor Therapeutics (CAPR +12.8% ) plans to administer CAP-1002 intravenously in its upcoming Phase 2 clinical trial, HOPE-2, in boys and young men with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD).
In a poster presentation at the Alliance for Regenerative Medicine's Cell and Gene Therapy Meeting on the Mesa, researchers from the company and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center reported encouraging preclinical data that showed IV administration of cardiosphere-derived cells (CDCs) increased exercise capacity and diaphragm function. The results also showed that CDCs predominantly distribute to the lungs after injection and are cleared within three weeks. Dosing at more than 2.5x the human equivalent dose for HOPE-2 was observed to be safe.
Enrollment in HOPE-2 should commence in Q1 2018.
The previous method of administering CAP-1002 was infusion directly into the patient's coronary artery via a catheter.
Special Counsel Robert Mueller has issued a subpoena to the Trump Organization for documents in relation to Russia, ABC News confirmed.The subpoena was issued days after a former political advisor to President Donald Trump testified before a grand jury in the Russia probe.
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Lacking clearly defined eyes, and with a mouth located underneath its body, the researchers said the fish seemed to not have a face. However, the "faceless cusk" does have eyes — which are visible well beneath the skin in smaller specimens. The recent specimen did not have discernible eyes, and could be the largest T. nasus ever seen, according to the researchers.
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ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested a human smuggler from Gujrat area and the arrested was said to be linked to the recent in boat tragedy in Libya.
Earlier on Saturday, the Foreign office confirmed that at least 16 Pakistanis died in the boat sinking incident off the Libyan coast.
International Organization for Migration (IOM) spokesperson, Olivia Headon confirmed to reporters that a boat carrying migrants capsized off the coast of Zuwara, Libya early Friday, in which as many as 90 migrants were reported drowned.
The Pakistanis belonged to Gujrat, Mandi Bahauddin, Rawalpindi and Sargodha areas of Punjab.
FIA officials on Sunday confirmed that the suspected human smuggler was connected with Ismail, whose wife and two children are among the deceased migrants.
Previously, a number of similar cases have occurred in which people mostly from Punjab, have lost their lives en route to illegally sneaking into another country.
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The Take a Hike Tour program is extending its stay, on Saturdays, this year until Dec. 9.
The tours usually go from May to September but, because of popular demand, the show will go on.
"Playhouse Square got a great response from the tours," says Tom Yablonsky, executive director at Historic Warehouse District Development Corp. "They asked that we extend it."
The focus of the fall tour, titled "2017 Historic Euclid Avenue Tour," will be on the Linda Eastman character, portrayed by Leah Smith. Eastman was instrumental in hoisting the Cleveland Public Library to the national stage.
The Eastman portrayals will perform near the Cleveland Public Library's Eastman Reading Garden on Saturday, Oct. 21, Nov. 4, Nov. 25 and Dec. 9.
Also, alternating during this extended run, will be Mayor Tom Johnson, Garrett Morgan, Alan Freed and Milton Krantz. Tours start at 10 a.m. at the Hyatt Arcade, Euclid Ave. entrance foyer.
According to Lebanon Assistant Fire Chief Jason Baird, the fire department got a call at about 4:30 p.m. regarding a garage at 306 W. Lester Ave. on fire. When firefighters arrived, they reported heavy fire conditions from a garage attached to a home.
The firefighters went in through the attic to try to stop the fire from spreading to the rest of the home. They were able to contain it to two rooms of the home, but there was smoke and water damage throughout.
While the firefighters checked to see if the fire had spread, they were able to salvage several of the homeowners’ possessions.
Following an investigation, the fire was determined to be an accident. Baird said interviews and fire indicators pointed to an overloaded electrical outlet in the garage as the cause of the fire.
The homeowners were displaced by the fire, and American Red Cross workers were dispatched to help them.
Lebanon police, Wilson County Emergency Management Agency and Rehab 23 assisted the Lebanon firefighters in fighting the fire.
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EDWARDSVILLE -- A fire at a home in Luzerne County is under investigation.
This place on Jackson Street in Edwardsville went up around 3:30 a.m. on Monday.
Two adults and seven kids were inside at the time.
They all got out safely thanks to a neighbor who banged on the door.
Authorities haven't said what may have sparked the flames, but they believe the fire got started in the attic of that home in Luzerne County.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Fleetwood Corp Ltd:
* ‍ TO SELL FLEXIGLASS CHALLENGE PTY LTD TO AEROKLAS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD FOR $7 MILLION​
* ‍SALE WILL RESULT IN WRITE DOWN OF ABOUT $4 MILLION IN GOODWILL​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Looking To Compare Prices For Health Care? The Internet Is Not Your Friend
New research shows that patients who are trying to be savvy consumers are not going to have much luck if they turn to the internet.
Los Angeles Times: Shopping For Healthcare Online? The Odds Are Stacked Against You
The internet is great place to shop for plane tickets, laundry detergent, artisan jewelry and pretty much anything else you might ever want to buy. But a new report says there's one big exception — healthcare. If you expect the World Wide Web to help you figure out how much you'll need to pay to get your hip replaced, a painful joint isn't your only problem. And if you think Google can tell you the cheapest place to go for a cholesterol test, just type "reality check" into that rectangular search bar. (Kaplan, 12/8)
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South Snohomish Fire crews responded to a fire in an abandoned structure in the 4900 block of 196th Street Southwest early Monday morning.
No injuries were reported in the fire. The Fire Marshal is investigating and will determine the cause of the fire.
This building had previously caught fire in early November.
Thornton was waived by the Giants on Monday.
Thornton signed with the Giants in late November but was a healthy scratch for both games he was with the team. He'll be free to sign with another team if he clears waivers.
Kellyanne Conway, Counselor to the President, came under fire Tuesday after someone retweeted a self-proclaimed white nationalist's support for her from her official Twitter account. The user, Lib Hypocrisy , lauded Conway's "strength and resiliency" for enduring "vile hatred, bigotry, and sexism from the unhinged Left" to which Conway's account replied, "Love you back.
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Dec 11(Reuters) - Chuou International Group Co Ltd
* Says it will issue 217,960 new shares to shareholders, at the price of 390 yen per share, to raise 85 million yen in total
* Previous plan was announced on Oct. 18
Source text in Japanese:goo.gl/LPKzLA
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Authorities are investigating an incident on Tuesday where a man allegedly attempted to entice a teenage girl to enter his vehicle.
Champaign County Sheriff Dan Walsh said the girl was jogging around 2:30 p.m. Tuesday in the area of Dobbins and Roland in northwest Champaign when a man pulled up near her several times and tried to initiate conversations.
Walsh said given the man's actions, it is reasonable to assume he wanted the girl to enter his vehicle, which she did not do.
The only description of the vehicle available is that it is silver in color.
The subject was described as a light-skinned black man in his 30s, bald, and wearing a red shirt and sunglasses.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — A person with direct knowledge of the deal says the Texas Rangers and right-hander Chris Martin have agreed on a $4 million, two-year contract after the reliever spent the past two seasons in Japan.
The Rangers will be Martin's third major league team after previous stints with Colorado and the New York Yankees. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Monday because the deal was pending a physical.
It's the second time in recent years the Rangers have tried to bolster their bullpen with someone who pitched in Japan, and this is a homegrown talent. The 31-year-old Martin went to Arlington High School before a long road that finally reached the majors with the Rockies in 2014.
Two years ago, the Rangers signed Tony Barnette after the right-hander spent six seasons in Japan. He signed for a third season in Texas earlier this month.
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The Gators sat in 7th place when he entered the pool, but Dressel couldn’t be stopped. He tore through the water to bring the Gators back into the race, clocking a 17.90 split to become just the 2nd man to ever split under 18 seconds.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Daily Four-Midday' game
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the Indiana Lottery's "Daily Four-Midday" game were:
0-3-1-7, SB: 5
(zero, three, one, seven; SB: five)
Kuala Lumpur, June 15: The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) on Thursday said that it has lost contact with one of its fighter jet, the media reported.
In a statement, the RMAF said the plane had taken off from the Kuantan air force base at 11 a.m., and lost contact half an hour, reports The Star daily.
A search and rescue operation is currently underway.
The Hawk 108 is an export version of the Hawk 100, a two-seat advanced weapons trainer with additional avionics, optional forward-looking infrared, a redesigned wing and hands-on throttle-and-stick.
The aircraft is fitted with a Sky Guardian Radar warning receiver and wingtip air-to-air missile rails.
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11. Shahad Samman
According to her Facebook page, Shahad Sammam was a lawyer and legal adviser at the Tamer Group, and is from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Shahad’s younger brother Sulaimain Samman told Al Arabiya that his sister had been waiting for relatives at Reina the night of the attack.
“My 26-year-old sister was waiting for my uncle, his wife and their little daughter at the Reina restaurant in the Ortakoy area, she was in constant contact with us through WhatsApp,” he said.
“The streets were crowded so my uncle and his family were running late, escaping death. He explained that the family members were in Istanbul for business and tourism. Terrorism transformed their happiness to sorrow. What did my innocent sister do to deserve this?” he added.
In some of the last Snapchat posts Shahad uploaded before she died, she wished her followers a year free of agonies and full of love and happiness.
“Soon we will embark on a new beginning, in a new chapter,” she wrote.
(Bloomberg) -- Tesla confirms that its chief engineer Doug Field, who took a break after Elon Musk took over production responsibilities during the ramping up of the Model 3 sedan, is leaving the company.
“After almost five years at Tesla, Doug Field is moving on. We’d like to thank Doug for his hard work over the years and for everything he has done for Tesla,” the company says in an emailed statement
NOTE: Company said previously that Field had been taking time off to recharge and spend time with his family
NOTE: On June 19, SEC filing showed Field sold over $1m Tesla shares
TSLA shares are down ~2.3% as of the market close
NOTE: Earlier, Tesla Chief Engineer Doug Field Is Said to Depart Company: DJ
NOTE: May 12, Tesla Engineering Chief Takes Break After Musk Displaces Him (1)
To contact the reporter on this story: Katherine Tam in New York at ktam1@bloomberg.net
To contact the editor responsible for this story: Lauren Berry at lberry4@bloomberg.net
©2018 Bloomberg L.P.
The All England Club committee intends to introduce a shot clock to limit players to no more than 25 seconds between serves.
There are various reasons why players take their time in between points from fatigue to striving for first-serve perfection.
But Nadal believes it would not be good for the sport if Wimbledon introduced the shot clock – although it would have little impact on him at 32 years old.
“I am 32. I don't know for how long I going to play,” Nadal said.
“Hopefully for a long time. But is something that is not bothering me.
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FAMILIES in Hampshire are being urged to reconsider how they dispose of wet wipes.
The Keep Britain Tidy campaign, which has joined forces with the Marine Conservation Society (MCS), aims to get people to correctly dispose of the wipes.
According to statistics from the MCS, the number of wet wipes found on UK beaches has increased by 700 per cent over the past decade.
The #binit4beaches scheme is asking members of the public to put all used wet wipes into rubbish bins.
Keep Britain Tidy chief executive Allison Ogden-Newton said: ‘We all love a day at the beach, but no-one wants to find dirty wet wipes there.
‘Keep Britain Tidy’s #binit4beaches campaign is a simple but effective campaign; put it in the bin, not the loo.’
Property prices: This house has been put on the market for the first time in almost half-a-century
The tiny house, in Britten Street in the posh borough of Chelsea, has been put on the market for the first time in almost half-a-century.
Featuring only 290sq/ft of floor space, the house is in need of a full renovation.
The tiny property has a 4.22 x 2.64 metres reception room and a very small kitchen and bathroom downstairs.
On the top floor the whole space is completely given over to a bedroom.
Premier League side Middlesbrough have reportedly agreed on a £6m deal to sign Aston Villa striker Rudy Gestede in the January transfer window.
The Frenchman has been on a radar of several English clubs including Newcastle United since the start of December.
According to Sky Sports News, Boro are in cruise control to recruit Gestede this month after they settled on a £6m sum for his transfer from Villa Park.
The former Blackburn Rovers star has already agreed personal terms with Aitor Karanka's side, and the deal will go through once he undergoes a successful medical.
Gestede, who started off his career with French side Metz, has gone on to make over 180 appearances in all competitions. He did not manage to make the most of his previous Premier League campaign, but will be hoping to make amends with his new employers.
Greene County offensive tackle Tyler Miller has seen the recruiting process heat up in recent months and that included an invite to Iowa's spring game on Friday night. “Overall, it went extremely w...
Lerwick Port Authority is predicting a record-breaking cruise ship season, continuing a trend which saw record traffic over the past two years. The port is currently expecting almost 62,000 passengers this season, up 22 per cent on 2016, with an increase of 18 per cent in the gross tonnage of shipping - both new records.
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Amir Khan has announced the birth of his second daughter with wife Faryal Makhdoom.
The Olympian shared a photograph of himself and baby Alayna, who is dressed in an extravagant leopard print and red floral outfit, on Instagram.
He wrote: “Welcome to the world. With my and @faryalmakhdoom new born, Weighing 8lbs 3oz ALAYNA KHAN,” adding a baby emoji at the end.
Amir Khan and Faryal Makhdoom have welcomed a second baby girl to their family (Anthony Devlin/PA)
The pair welcomed their first child, Lamaisah, in 2014.
His wife, who he married in 2013, was four months pregnant when Khan entered the I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here jungle.
He finished seventh on the reality series, which was won by Georgia “Toff” Toffolo.
DANVILLE, Ill. (WAND) - A Danville man has been arrested and accused of firing a shot.
22-year-old Tyvon Cooper was charged with aggravated discharge of a firearm and possession of a stolen firearm.
Around 1 a.m. on May 17 police were called to Bowman St. and Winter Ave.
A victim told them his window and been shot out.
The victim gave a description of the suspect's vehicle, and police conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle a short time later.
No one was injured in the shooting.
The incident is still under investigation. Anyone who has information regarding this crime is asked to call Danville Police at (217) 431-2250.
It seems the Goose Fair goose isn't content with five days of family fun named in his honour.
Oh no - the big white bird has taken to Twitter once again to keep the internet up-to-date with all his (quite amusing) musings.
"The completely unofficial goose of Nottingham's greatest event", as the bird bills himself, has been tweeting (or should that be honking?) since October 2013 but only has a humble 521 followers.
That's some way to go to beat other famous bird, Taylor Swift. Ahem.
Here are our favourite words of wisdom from Nottingham's legendary gooseh!
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Today the world lost one of the most talented musicians I know. He’s now with his Mom and Sister. I will miss you my friend.
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - Castellum Ab:
* ‍SIGNS RENTAL AGREEMENT WITH ELANDERS SVERIGE AB IN BORÅS​ Source text: bit.ly/2AaundP Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
Last month, Yung Lean released a new album, Stranger, and he’s been releasing striking visuals for it ever since. We got a short film and a clip for “Metallic Intuition,” and today he’s shared a vid for 5 Best Songs Of The Week honoree “Red Bottom Sky.” It was directed by Marcus Söderlund and features the Swedish musician camping in snow-flecked woods and hazily wandering around a surreal mansion while holding an ferret. Check it out below.
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ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE – The White House stopped short of congratulating Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday, saying his re-election victory was no surprise and that there was no congratulatory phone call scheduled with President Donald Trump.
Spokesman Hogan Gidley told reporters on Air Force One, which was carrying Trump to New Hampshire, that the United States will work with Russia where it can.
"We will work to cultivate the relationship with Russia and we will impose costs when Russia threatens our interests, but we will also look for places to work together when it serves our interests," Gidley said. "We're not surprised by the outcome," he said of the Russian election.
The Capistrano Dispatch
The city is accepting applications from residents interested in serving on the Housing Advisory Committee. The application deadline has been extended to 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 17. Applications must be submitted at the City Clerk’s office, located at 32400 Paseo Adelanto. Appointed members will serve a term from April 1, 2017, through March 31, 2019.
The Housing Advisory Committee is charged with facilitating the mobile home rent control petition and hearing process regarding rent increases.
Applications are available on the city’s website at www.sanjuancapistrano.org and at the office of the City Clerk. For more information, contact the City Clerk at 949.493.1171.
The “Deadpool 2” set experienced a tragedy Monday when a stunt went wrong. The Vancouver Police Department has confirmed that a female stunt person died in a motorcycle crash. The Vancouver Police used Twitter to confirm reports of a death. They said that investigators from both the police department and WorkSafeBC (an organization dedicated to making…
CLEVELAND — LeBron James will sit out Friday's exhibition game against the Indiana Pacers as he recovers from a sprained left ankle.
James got hurt on Sept. 27 when he stepped on a teammate's foot in practice. He took part in Cleveland's workout on Thursday and the club wanted to see how he responded before deciding if he would try to go against the Pacers. He's going to sit again as a precaution, the team said.
The three-time champion also missed Wednesday's preseason opener against Atlanta. Cleveland next plays on Tuesday against Chicago.
James and his teammates attended Thursday night's AL Division Series matchup between the Indians and New York Yankees.
Iman Shumpert will miss Friday's game with a sprained left foot that is expected to keep him out for a week or more.
April 18 (Reuters) - Omnicom Group Inc, the world's second-largest advertising company, reported a 2.5 percent rise in quarterly revenue on increased spending by businesses.
Revenue rose to $3.59 billion in the first quarter ended March 31, from $3.50 billion a year earlier.
Omnicom, owner of agencies such as BBDO Worldwide, TBWA Worldwide and Goodby Silverstein & Partners, said net income attributable to the company rose to $241.8 million, or $1.02 per share, from $218.4 million, or 90 cents per share, a year earlier. (Reporting by Aishwarya Venugopal in Bengaluru; Editing by Shounak Dasgupta)
Early Wednesday morning, Congressman Scalise and several others were injured in a targeted attack again the Republican baseball team.For more information about Congressman Scalise, see the video above.
FLOODLIGHTS X1 were crowned champions of the Trophy Stall sponsored Twenty/20- Softball cricket competition by defeating Wellman by 30 runs when the tournament climaxed on Sunday last at the Demerara Cricket Club.
Batting first, Unnis Yusuf (59) and Anil Beharry (22) were the lead scorers for Floodlights X1 who reached 121-9 from their allotted overs.
Bowling for Wellman, Jadesh Persaud and Latchman Kallicharran picked up 3-21 and 2-11 respectively.
In reply, Wellman were restricted to 91-8.
Nandram Samlall made an unbeaten 22, while Imtiaz Mohamed claimed 2-6, Robindra Singh and Anil Beharry 2-22.
Floodlights X1 defeated Fisherman X1 by 39 runs in their semi-final encounter to reach the final, while Wellman got the better of Savage with a nine-wicket win to book their place in the final.
GREEN OAK TOWNSHIP, MI - Police have identified an 18-year-old Lansing man who drowned Sunday, Aug. 13 in a pond in Livingston County's Green Oak Township, north of Ann Arbor.
Caelond T. Pearson drowned about 7:20 p.m. Sunday in Island Lake State Recreation Area's Spring Mill Pond, according to a release from the Green Oak Township Police Department.
Lansing man drowns in pond near Brighton
Police believe Pearson could not swim, was outside the marked swim area and was not wearing a personal flotation device when he fell from a personal inflatable raft Sunday evening and went under the surface of the water. He was at the park with family members.
Livingston County Dive Team members located Pearson about 35 yards from the shoreline in water about 24 feet deep and removed him after about an hour and 45 minutes submerged, police said.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The real sanitization of the past happened when the statues were put up. To correct the record, a museum of Reconstruction should take their place.
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(KTVI) – Two men have been arrested and accused of robbing someone in the parking lot of Chesterfield Mall at gunpoint.
Anthony Claxton and Corey Cox are charged with robbery and armed criminal action.
Police say the robbery happened around 5 pm this past Sunday.
Investigators determined the victim arranged to meet the suspects on the parking lot for a drug deal. When the suspects got there, they pulled out a gun robbed the victim.
No one was hurt during the robbery.
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Bees take big step toward CMAC title with win over Wolfpack.
Naval officer Jeffrey Trail meets Andrew Cunanan for the first time, and Gianni Versace reveals his sexuality to the world. An FX Original.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump and Japan’s Prime Minister Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Friday discussed an expanded missile defence system and other efforts to boost Japan’s defences, the White House said in a statement amid ongoing tensions over North Korea’s nuclear program.
In a telephone call, Trump and Abe also “agreed on the need to intensify the international maximum pressure campaign to denuclearize North Korea,” the White House said.
Nigeria Manager, Gernot Rohr has revealed that Super Eagles will face Poland on March 23, 2018 in a pre-World Cup friendly to prepare world cup.
Nigeria will play against Argentina, Croatia and Iceland in Group D of the 2018 World Cup while Poland will face Senegal, Colombia and Japan.
“Croatia is capable of great things with a team of stars playing in the biggest clubs. This is the most important match, and we hope to prepare for it against opponents similar to Croatia”, said Gernot Rohr.
“So we will play Poland at home on March 23rd. We are looking for a second opponent in Europe for another FIFA date of the spring”, he added.
Poland manage, Zbigniew Boniek, confirmed : “In March, we will probably face Nigeria and South Korea. These teams somehow reflect the mentality and level of the teams we play in the group at the World Cup.”
“Of course, Nigeria is not Senegal, but somewhere this mentality, the way they move on the pitch, physical strength are similar.”
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SAN FRANCISCO, Calif-- As we were waking up to news of a deadly fire in a London high rise and news that a gunman had opened fire on a congressional baseball practice, Twitter's trending section promoted #HappyDeathDay.
It even had a bloody knife in a cake emoji!
The promotion was for the new horror film titled Happy Death Day, which comes to theatres Friday.
To be fair, chances are the promotion was scheduled weeks ago and no one could have predicted that two headline-grabbing tragedies would coincide with the campaign.
The social media backlash was immediate.
I've had enough with these tasteless promoted tweets @twitter. The #LondonFire is an unfolding calamity, and you're saying #HappyDeathDay. pic.twitter.com/2htXaky8bK — Louis Gray (@louisgray) June 14, 2017
March 28 Tukas:
* Decides to make building and machinery investments at expected value of 43 million lira ($11.89 million) in order to develop new products in company's Torbalı factory, to renew the technological infrastructure of existing products and to make additional storage space
* Expects to create 220 additional jobs
* To make the necessary applications to the official institutions and organizations within the scope of the related incentives in order to benefit from employment support, VAT exemption and other support elements provided in regional incentive applications
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Further company coverage: ($1 = 3.6159 liras) (Gdynia Newsroom)
Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart (28) set a team record for career rushing yardage on Sunday at New England, but didn’t make it about him. Charles Krupa AP
PORT LOUIS Feb 14 Mauritius-based Sun Ltd , formerly Sun Resorts, said on Tuesday its pretax loss fell 86 percent in the first half ending Dec. 31, helped by the completion of renovation programmes.
The hospitality firm, which also operates in the Maldives, posted a pretax loss of 54.25 million rupees ($1.53 million) in the first six months of its financial year, down from a loss of 380.11 million over the same period a year earlier.
Revenue per available room (RevPAR) rose by 21.3 percent compared with a year ago, the resort group said in a statement.
Revenue rose to 2.907 billion rupees from 2.342 billion rupees. Loss per share fell to 0.39 rupees from 2.79 rupees a year earlier.
"Forward-bookings currently held for Mauritius show encouraging occupancy coupled with continuing room-rate growth for the coming quarter," the company said.
($1 = 35.4000 Mauritius rupees) (Reporting by Jean Paul Aroufff; Editing by Aaron Maasho and Biju Dwarakanath)
The UK is considering sweetening its offer to Brussels over European Union citizens' rights by allowing them to bring non-EU spouses into the UK after Brexit, The Telegraph can reveal.
Whitehall sources said the move, which is being discussed by ministers, could form part of a "generous" package measures that aim to kick-start Brexit negotiations in Brussels on Monday.
British officials will meet Michel Barnier, the EU chief negotiator in Brussels on Thursday to thrash out the structure of the talks. UK officials rejected the EU's position that substantive talks cannot begin until the British government's position is settled a formal mandate is handed to its negotiators.
One source said: “We are expecting to get on with business. The Government has legal right and imperative to get on with these negotiations.
"We’ve been engaged in dialogue for some months now, and it is right that the government...
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PALMETTO BAY, Fla. — One construction worker remains dangling in the air off the side of a building in Palmetto Bay, Fla., after a scaffolding collapse, WSVN reports.
Palmetto Bay is just south of Miami.
Rescue workers already rescued one construction worker.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue told WSVN both construction workers were secured by the ropes in their harnesses when the collapse happened.
Watch the video above to see the second rescue live.
Programming vet JERRY RAMSAY is the new OM for the CHERRY CREEK MEDIA/WENATCHEE, WA seven-station cluster, which includes Country KYSN; Classic Rock KPQ; Top 40 KWWW; Hot AC KQBG; News/Talk KPQ-A; Talk KKWN; and Sports KYSP-A. RAMSAY will also handle PD/morning chores for KYSN; he succeeds BRANDON YOUNG in the OM/PD roles, following YOUNG’s departure last month for the PD gig at ALPHA Country KYKX/LONGVIEW, TX (NET NEWS 1/15).
“JERRY brings multiple format experience, a lot of enthusiasm, on top of being a talented morning personality,” said CHERRY CREEK Group PD MARK ELLIOT. “He’s the complete package that we look for at CHERRY CREEK MEDIA; we’re excited to have JERRY on board.” Most recently OM for INGSTAD RADIO/YAKIMA, WA, RAMSAY’s career stops include HARRISBURG, PA; FAYETTEVILLE, AR; EL PASO, TX; and PHOENIX.
British rapper Professor Green has sparked rumors he is engaged to his model girlfriend after a whirlwind romance.
The Read All About It hitmaker, real name Stephen Manderson, began dating Fae Williams last autumn, following his divorce from U.K. reality TV star Millie Mackintosh, and it appears the musician used Valentine’s Day to make things official with his new lady.
Green took to Instagram on Tuesday to show off a large round citrine gem with an opal heart.
He captioned it, “Happy valentines @faewilliams as designed by @tessametcalfe (sic)”.
He then shared another photo of his girl wearing the jewel on her left ring finger as she held a wine glass, and wrote, “Fingers crossed this time ay (sic)”, suggesting he had proposed.
Green has yet to comment on the engagement reports.
He split from Millie in February, 2016, after less than three years of marriage. They finalized their divorce in May.
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Adrian Peterson is back in Minnesota to check out the Super Bowl, and he thinks he’ll have a few more years of trying to get on the field in a Super Bowl.
Peterson told Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press that he plans to play four or five more years.
“At the end of the day, I know I can play,” he said. “I would want to play maybe four more years, four to five more years.’’
Peterson is aware of the report that the Cardinals plan to cut him, but he says he’s not sure if that’s the case.
“I haven’t heard anything from the horse’s mouth but I heard the report as well,” he said.. “But it’s just a report for now. If it’s [true] it was a great run for me and a great opportunity and it will be on to the next, but hopefully that’s not the case.”
Forget about four or five more years, Peterson might not play again at all, if the Cardinals do in fact cut him. Playing running back in the NFL is a young man’s game. But Peterson isn’t ready to concede to Father Time.
A 37-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with the death of a 77-year-old woman at Block 276, Tampines Street 22, on Monday afternoon.
The New Paper understands the suspect is the Indonesian maid who lived with the victim.
That day, a neighbour heard the maid screaming in the fifth-storey flat.
He then saw Madam Tay Quee Lang slumped in a wheelchair with a 20cm-long knife lodged in her throat.
He alerted the police, and Madam Tay was pronounced dead by paramedics at the scene.
The police said yesterday that the suspect will be charged in court today with murder, which carries the death penalty.
Steve Sarkisian will take over play calling duties a game earlier than expected after Alabama parted ways with Lane Kiffin on Monday. Alabama faces Clemson for the national championship on Jan. 8.
“We appreciate all that Lane has done for our football program over the last three years,” Saban said. “We sat down following the Washington game and talked about the time demands of managing both jobs, and we recognized that it is best for our players, and for Lane, that we allow him to turn his full attention to his new head coaching role at FAU.”
Sarkisian had already been named Alabama’s offensive coordinator for next season, but Mondays move was unexpected. The Crimson Tide defeated Washington in the first round of the college football playoffs despite a lackluster offensive showing.
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It may seem like they're working, but experts say some skin-care products are mainly for show. Anna Webber/Stringer/Getty Images
As the wellness and self-care movements become more and more widespread, the skin care industry reaps many of the benefits. Hip brands like Glossier and Drunk Elephant blow up Instagram on the regular, and when it comes to specialty treatments with premium ingredients, shoppers have more choices than ever.
However, some of these products don't quite deliver on their promises, according to experts, relying more on marketing and packaging than scientifically-proven healing properties. INSIDER asked a group of prominent dermatologists to hear their thoughts on popular skin care treatments, and according to them, here are the ones you can skip.
Super Eagles skipper Mikel Obi has thanked the Nigerian Police for their role in securing the release of his father Michael Obi who was abducted on the 29 th of June, reports Completesportsnigeria.com.
Obi who revealed that he played the crucial game against Argentina during the Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup despite his father being in custody of hia abductors also thanked his fans for their support during his trying moments.
“I would like to thank the Police authorities involved in ensuring the safe return of my father after the ordeal this week,” he wrote on his Twitter page.
“I will also like to thank everyone for their kind words of support. He is now recuperating with family. My family and I are grateful.”
The Enugu State Police Command rescued Pa Obi from kidnappers who abducted him on his way from Jos.
Interruption of services at Gouyave health centre
Due to the very low water pressure currently being experienced at the Gouyave Health Centre, the Ministry of Health informs residents of Gouyave and surrounding areas, that there will be a delay and possible interruption of services at the facility.
This is as a result of ongoing upgrades currently being undertaken by the National Water and Sewage Authority (NAWASA), in the area from 9 am-5 pm today.
The Ministry of Health together with the St John/St Mark Community Nursing and Medical Team, sincerely apologise for the inconvenience this may cause.
Thank you for your understanding and support.
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Pic.18. Vice-Chairman, National Tax Policy Implementation Committee (NTPIC), Mr Taiwo Oyedele (6th, R) and other committee members after submission of their report to Minister of Finance, Mrs Kemi Adeosun, in Abuja on Friday (2/2/18). The National Executive Council approved the revised National Tax Policy on Feb. 1, 2017; and as a follow-up action to the approval, Minister of Finance on April 2, 2017, constituted the NTPIC. 00648/2/2/2018/Jones Bamidele/NAN
Vice-Chairman, National Tax Policy Implementation Committee (NTPIC), Mr Taiwo Oyedele (6th, R) and other committee members after submission of their report to Minister of Finance, Mrs Kemi Adeosun, in Abuja on Friday. tweet
If you think it has been cool this April, you are right!
So far this month the average temperature has been 60 degrees. This is almost 5 degrees below normal. The coldest temperature reading this month was 34 degrees on April 7. Despite the cold, we have had some warm days. On April 13 the high was 88 degrees.
The month of May could be warmer. The Climate Prediction Center is calling for above normal temperatures for the first week. The rest of the month is looking warmer than normal as well.
The average high for May of 83.6 degrees with an average low of 64.5. May 2017 was warmer than normal.
Get the latest forecast information from NBC 5's team of Weather Experts here.
The new $440 million casino near Waterloo, Seneca County opened in early February. Jeff DiVeronica
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Taken from news clips and segments of youtube videos like, 911: Painful Deceptions, 911 Mysteries and Loose Change, this 22 minute video aims to tie together facts given in each of those well done documentaries in order to reveal just a few highlights of the many unanswered questions and problems with the “official story” concerning the events of 9/11. On a deeper level, this video may also be telling us that Babylon is indeed rising. See http://www.babylonrisingbooks.com for more.
Time Warp: Rain nearly extinguishes "Up in Smoke" tour stop in Scranton
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The DuPage County courthouse in Wheaton was evacuated Monday morning after construction work caused the fire alarm to activate, officials said.
According to a news release from the DuPage County sheriff's office, construction workers were doing work on the third floor of the courthouse about 9:45 a.m. when dust entered the ventilation system and caused the alarm to go off.
Undersheriff Frank Bibbiano said a full evacuation was ordered when the alarm went off.
About 2,750 people were evacuated, and the Wheaton Fire Department responded, according to Jim Kruse, the sheriff's office administrative chief.
The courthouse was reopened at 10:15 a.m., Kruse said. No one was injured.
ISLAMABAD, Aug 13 (APP): Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan
Abbasi Sunday approved the appointment of his five advisors
besides making Sartaj Aziz Deputy Chairman Planning
Commission.
According to a PM House statement, Sartaj Aziz would
enjoy the status of the federal minister.
The prime minister appointed Lt. General (R) Nasir
Janjua as National Security Advisor.
Among four others who had also been made PM’s Advisors
included Amir Muqam, Irfan Siddiqui, Sardar Mehtab and Jam
Mashuq.
But her rep insisted she’s not drinking.
In “The Leisure Seeker” Oscar winner Helen Mirren and Golden Globe winner Donald Sutherland play a senior husband and wife off on a trip to whoknowswheresville in an antique RV....
GOP-sponsored financial bills vetoed by Louisiana governor
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Gov. John Bel Edwards has vetoed three measures pushed by House Republicans to give lawmakers more control and monitoring over state spending.
The Democratic governor said the bills improperly interfere with executive branch operations and violate Louisiana's constitution.
One proposal from Rep. Tony Bacala would require the governor's administration to notify the joint House and Senate budget committee of certain movements of money in agencies.
A second proposal from Rep. Rick Edmonds would require the administration to submit quarterly reports to the committee on vacant jobs in state government.
The final measure from Appropriations Chairman Cameron Henry would require the committee to approve before the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries could buy a building using dollars from one of its major financing sources.
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Please join us at Gallery 2622 on the "First Friday," September 1 from 6-9PM for the show titled "Final World Tour." View and purchase Rande Barke's collages that he refers to as "pop surrealism" with conceptually cryptic titles while enjoying snacks and a beverage. Gallery 2622 is located at 2622 N Wauwatosa Avenue, 53213 just south of Center Street on 76th. 414.257.2622
Fast-forward a little more than a year later and the pair are leading Utah’s linebacker corps together. Now both seniors, Tauteoli and Luafatasaga are cogs in the vaunted Utah front seven. The defensive line is considered the team’s deepest position — surprise, surprise — but in order to continue on the tradition of being a run-stuffing, physically-imposing defense, the back end of that front seven can’t bend or break often.
Matchcourt High RX Na-kel adidas unveils Na-kel Smith’s Matchcourt High RX fourth signature colorway.
New from Meridian Introducing Los Angeles based Meridian skateboards. Check out their Holiday ’17 lookbook shot by Lance Dawes.
Daan Van Der Linden's "Arson Dept" Part Daan Van Der Linden raised the bar at classic San Francisco spots while filming for Spitfire Wheel's "Arson Depart" video.
Zach Doelling for Bones Bearings Zach Doelling came through with a few minutes of ripping footage for Bones bearings.
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A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Wednesday that Taiwan would find itself in a dead end if it denies the 1992 Consensus that the mainland and Taiwan belong to one China. Lu Kang made the remarks at a daily press briefing when asked whether the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and Panama Tuesday means the end of a “diplomatic truce” between the mainland and Taiwan. The one-China principle not only concerns the core interest of China and the feelings of the 1.3 billion Chinese, but also is the prerequisite and political foundation of developing relations between China and foreign countries, said Lu. Stressing that China has more and more friends now, Lu said there is “no way out” for Taiwan to refuse to accept the 1992 Consensus. Only by acknowledging the consensus could cross-Strait relations develop peacefully and the people on both sides of the Strait realize common development, said Lu.
RIDGELAND, Miss. (WJTV) — Ridgeland Police are conducting a theft investigation.
Officers said on March 28, the two people in the surveillance photos are wanted in connection with the theft of cell phone from a Ridgeland business.
Anyone with any information on the identity of either person, contact Crime Stoppers at (601) 355-TIPS (8477) or the Ridgeland Police Department Criminal Investigation Division at (601) 856-5210.
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Barely two days into February, the top gainers of the Dow Jones industrial average have lost 63% of the market cap gained in January.
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - Dalian Friendship Group Co Ltd
* Says it will sell assets to Dalian-based firm for 46 million yuan
Source text in Chinese:goo.gl/Li8MQq
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
This year will be the start of a “new era of maritime power” for Britain, as the Royal Navy’s new aircraft carrier leaves its shipyard and begins sea trials, the Defence Secretary has said.
The 65,000-tonne HMS Queen Elizabeth will begin trials in the North Sea in March, before moving to its new home in Portsmouth later in the year.
Its sister ship, HMS Prince of Wales, will enter the water for the first time in the summer in Rosyth as work on her continues.
The St. Tammany Parish School Board recently honored a group of exceptional students and exceptional employees. The board on Thursday (April 19) honored its students of the year and support employees of the year during its annual program in Slidell.
Students of the year are:
Fifth grader Zoe Dieringer of Lancaster Elementary. Dieringer also was named the state student of the year in the elementary school division.
Eighth grader Louis Cohn of Boyet Junior High.
12th grader Grace Dragna of Mandeville High.
Support employees of the year are:
April 3 Grupa Recykl SA:
* Its unit, Recykl Organizacja Odzysku SA, signs more than 1.2 million euros ($1.28 million)operating leasing deal with Pekao Leasing Sp. z o.o. for line for tire recycling as well as line for cleaning the wire "in line" and dust collector
Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9380 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
A man wanted in the fatal shooting of his pregnant wife and her unborn child in Baltimore on Easter Sunday was found dead overnight in Baltimore County, according to city and county police. Police had described the shooting of the woman, identified Monday as Shahidah Barnes, 28, as being domestic in nature.
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FILE - In this June 20, 2017, file photo, President Donald Trump shakes hands with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko during a meeting in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington. Seeking leverage with Russia, the Trump administration has reopened consideration of long-rejected plans to give Ukraine lethal weapons, even if that would plunge the United States deeper into the former Soviet republic’s conflict. Evan Vucci, File AP Photo
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Macy’s Inc:
* MACY’S, INC. ANNOUNCES PRICING OF DEBT TENDER OFFER
* MACY‘S INC - ‍PRICING TERMS OF TENDER OFFER OF CO‘S UNIT TO PURCHASE UP TO $400 MILLION IN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF OUTSTANDING DEBT SECURITIES
* MACY‘S INC - AS A RESULT OF THE TENDER OFFER, CO EXPECTS TO RECORD A ONE-TIME PRE-TAX GAIN OF ABOUT $13 MILLION IN FOURTH FISCAL QUARTER OF 2017
* MACY‘S INC - TENDER OFFER OF ITS UNIT IS SCHEDULED TO EXPIRE AT 11:59 P.M., NEW YORK CITY TIME, ON DEC. 22, 2017
* MACY‘S INC - ‍BY COMPLETING TENDER OFFER, MACY‘S INTEREST EXPENSE IS ANTICIPATED TO BE REDUCED ON A FULL YEAR BASIS BY APPROXIMATELY $26 MILLION​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
First you can't ignore the traditions that get you onstage, then you have to survive the brutal audience, once passed that, you just might become a star.
Cessa will be recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to start Monday's game against the Mets, Anthony Rieber of Newsday reports.
There was some thought that Caleb Smith, who was recalled from Triple-A prior to Sunday's game against the Red Sox to offer an option in long relief if needed, would pick up the spot start Monday, but the Yankees will instead turn to Cessa to fill the opening in the rotation created by the recent moves of Masahiro Tanaka (shoulder) and CC Sabathia (knee) to the disabled list. Neither injured pitcher seems at risk of missing much longer than the 10-day minimum, but Cessa could still be in store for a two-start week, with a second turn likely to come Saturday against the Red Sox if both Tanaka and Sabathia remain unavailable. Cessa hasn't provided much evidence that he'll make for a reliable streaming option, however, after turning in a 6.23 ERA and 15:10 K:BB over 17.1 innings in his previous four starts with the Yankees this season.
6-9am: Duke
6:20 – Vinyl Lust – a song from a real live LP!
9am-Noon: John Timmons 11am – Dick Sisto (Lionel Hampton Tribute this Saturday at The Bomhard Theater)
12pm – Live Lunch with Otis
1pm-3pm: Sean Cannon
3-6pm – Laura Shine
5pm – Friday Ride Home – Flashback Friday to 1984! Put on your balloon pants and headbands and let’s rock!
6-8pm: World Café With Talia Schlanger
The Pixies are featured tonight in a mini-concert.
8pm-12am: Sound Clash w/ Matt Anthony
Join Matt and trace the evolution of the drum from past to present through Reggae, Soul, Punk, Hip-Hop, Latin, Jazz, and Afro-Funk and everything in-between.
12am-1am: Night Visions with OK Deejays
An eclectic mix of independent and under-represented dance, electronica, rock and pop music from around the world.
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HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Corrections and judicial officials from across the country have gathered in Hartford for a conference on reforming the nation’s criminal justice systems.
The Reimagining Justice Conference was the brainchild of Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy, who has made the issue of criminal-justice reform a focus of his administration.
Judges, prison officials, former inmates and others are spending two days discussing everything from pre-trial detention to preparing prisoners to re-enter the workforce.
Malloy, a Democrat, says society was once about giving people who have made mistakes a second chance. He says he’s hopeful the programs being discussed will lead to a system where fewer people end up with criminal records and prisoners are more successful when they are released than when they went to prison.
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Police are investigating after a nearly $9,000 chalice was stolen from Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church over the weekend.
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The church is located at 2700 E. Mechanic St.
The chalice is described as being gold plated silver, approximately 8-10 inches tall, with two red stones in the base. There is a plate on the bottom that reads "Ian Michael Murphy May 19, 2012 Deus filius meis delectus."
The chalice is valued at $8,000 to $9,000 and has great sentimental value, Harrisonville police say.
If located, please call the Harrisonville Police Department at 816-380-8940.
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The Trolley Stop Record Shop and adjacent Factory Obscura art gallery are like peanut butter and jelly, said store owner John Dunning. Large crowds to the Shift art exhibit are drawing people into his music shop, and he sends his customers to the gallery.
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Bank of America is settling a case disputed since 1993 that its predecessor company systematically discriminated against black applicants for entry-level jobs in its hometown.
The U.S. Labor Department said Monday the largest U.S. consumer bank settled the nearly 24-year-old case against its Charlotte-based predecessor, NationsBank. The agency said Bank of America will pay $1 million in back wages and interest to 1,027 people who applied for North Carolina clerical, teller and administrative positions a generation ago.
The bank’s penalty roughly corresponds to what a Labor Department review board last year determined it should pay. The bank challenged the decision in federal court before reaching the settlement.
Bank of America said in a statement it disagrees with the department analyses and is committed to fair hiring practices.
I don’t care what sadness there was in his life. It doesn’t justify him shooting people.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Zhi Cheng Holdings Ltd
* Qtrly loss attributable HK$18.722 million versus loss HK$11.858 million
* Qtrly revenue from continuing operations HK$8.4 million versus HK$3.9 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
– Watch WWE Universe members react as Jinder Mahal upsets Randy Orton to become WWE Champion at WWE Backlash 2017 in this exclusive Bring it to the Table footage.
The Adelaide Strikers won the toss and will bat first against the Hobart Hurricanes in the BBL final.
Both teams are seeking their first BBL title in the decider at Adelaide Oval on Sunday.
Adelaide made two changes from their triumphant semi-final side, with legspinner Liam O'Connor replacing Rashid Khan, who is unavailable because of national duties for Afghanistan, and novice wicketkeeper Harry Nielsen making way for star gloveman Alex Carey.
The Hurricanes made one alteration from their winning semi-final team, with opening batsman D'Arcy Short replacing Nathan Reardon.
Teams:
Adelaide Strikers: Travis Head (capt), Jake Weatherald, Alex Carey, Colin Ingram, Jon Wells, Jake Lehmann, Jono Dean, Michael Neser, Peter Siddle, Liam O'Connor, Ben Laughlin
Hobart Hurricanes: George Bailey (capt), D'Arcy Short, Matthew Wade, Tim Paine, Ben McDermott, Dan Christian, Simon Milenko, Jofra Archer, Clive Rose, Tom Rogers, Riley Meredith
Ladder 3 assists Dunstable Ma fire ,rescuing a Sky Diver Stuck 80 feet in a tree #hereforyou pic.twitter.com/hFThKz2rrS — Nashua Fire~Rescue (@nashuafire) August 14, 2017
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A New Hampshire skydiver who was blown off course in Massachusetts has been rescued after spending hours stuck about 70 feet (21 meters) up in a tree.
Dunstable police said late Sunday that Aatif Rathad, of Merrimack, New Hampshire, had been removed from the tree more than two hours after rescue teams were first dispatched.
Don Mayer, the airport manager at Pepperell Skydiving Center, tells WBZ-TV that Rathad is an experienced diver who missed the landing area.
Mayer says Rathad was embarrassed, but not seriously hurt. He says there were five other people who jumped from the same plane.
Desirae Rein w... -- During a public hearing on Tuesday, Massachusetts lawmakers debated a bill that would ban the use of Native American mascots in public schools.The bill, ... -- Short-sighted, silly, selfish and dangerous.That's how President Trump's decision to withdraw from the Paris climate accord is being described -- b... The Tractor Relay Across Nebraska is making it's way across the southern part of the state again this week. This relatively new annual event travels the state to celebr... The Scottsbluff High School boys' basketball program is offering a youth basketball camp for any interested boys in western Nebraska.
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Citizens of 35 countries have used their possibility to stay in Belarus for five days without a visa, official representative of the State Border Committee Anton Bychkouski informed BelaPAN. 282 foreigners entered Belarus in the period from 12 am, February 12, to 10 am, February 14. Most of them come from Germany - 48, Poland - 41, Italy - 34. In addition, citizens of other countries of the European Union, the USA, Canada, Mexico, Cyprus, Australia, Korea, Japan and others visited Belarus as well.
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DALLAS (AP) — A recent lapse by the U.S. Army to disclose a Texas veteran’s criminal record to the FBI is the latest example of the military failing to document criminal convictions.
The Dallas Morning News reports that former Army 1st Sgt. Gregory McQueen pleaded guilty two years ago to more than a dozen military charges for attempting to run a prostitution ring in Fort Hood. But the conviction didn’t show up in a state background check when a foster-care agency hired McQueen in March to care for abused children.
Dozens of Texas agencies rely on FBI criminal history data when hiring for skilled occupations.
The military’s reporting failures recently drew attention after former airman Devin Kelley fatally shot more than a dozen people in Sutherland Springs. The Air Force admitted to not disclosing his 2012 domestic violence conviction, which should have prevented him from legally purchasing firearms.
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SYDNEY, Australia — Australia’s most powerful investigative authority has recommended that priests who fail to tell police about suspected child sexual abuse should face criminal charges, even when they learn of abuse through confession.
Australia’s Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse recommended in a report on Monday that all states and territories in Australia introduce legislation that would make it a criminal offence for people to fail to report child sexual abuse in an institutional setting. Clergy who find out about sexual abuse during a confidential religious confession would not be exempt from the law.
The royal commission is the nation’s highest form of inquiry. It has been investigating since 2013 how churches and other institutions responded to the sexual abuse of children in Australia over the last several decades.
This firegate nonsense must stop! The Malawi we have created 23 years in multiparty democracy
Malawi has unfortunately and shamefully turned into a jungle state. Those who call themselves leaders and presidents have just undressed … Read full story
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RCMP says an 89-year-old man has died after he was hit by a pick-up truck in Stewiacke, N.S.
Officers were called to the scene around 6:15 p.m. Friday.
According to RCMP, the man was crossing Main Street at Riverside Avenue in a marked crosswalk, when he was struck by the vehicle.
The man was taken to hospital in Truro then later to the QEII Health Sciences Centre in Halifax to be treated for serious injuries.
Officers say the man died Saturday morning.
RCMP says it was snowing at the time of the collision and roads were covered in snow.
The investigation is ongoing.
In a new CMT special that premieres next month, Darius Rucker , Chris Stapleton and Brett Eldredge travel back to their hometowns to lend a hand to some of the people and places that helped make them who they are. In the special, called CMT Hometown Heroes, Darius returns to MUSC Children's Hospital in Charleston, South Carolina, where his mother worked as a nurse while he was growing up.
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SHANGHAI, April 18 (Reuters) - Germany's Daimler said a revamped version of its flagship Mercedes-Benz S-Class sedan would hit showrooms starting in July.
The car, launched at the Shanghai motor show this week, has a 48-volt power system which allows Mercedes to convert the alternator into a supplementary electric motor to boost acceleration and to provide wireless charging for mobile phones, Daimler said.
Using high-definition maps provided by HERE, the car can also predict the curves of the road and adjust the vehicle's speed accordingly.
An AMG tuned version of the S-Class features cylinder deactivation, which helps save fuel by shutting down parts of the engine in certain driving conditions like stop-start traffic, Mercedes said. (Reporting by Edward Taylor; Editing by Maria Sheahan)
The concert, “An Evening with the Eagles,” will be held at the KFC Yum! Center on Oct. 24. (Source: WAVE 3 News)
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) – The Eagles are coming to Louisville.
The concert, “An Evening with the Eagles,” will be held at the KFC Yum! Center on Oct. 24.
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BAGHDAD — A service member in the U.S.-led coalition battling the Islamic State group has died in a "non-combat related incident" in Iraq.
A statement from the U.S. military said the service member was killed on Monday, without providing further details. It did not identify the individual or give a nationality.
According to the Pentagon, there are 4,815 U.S. troops in Iraq, including special operations forces. They are mainly providing logistical and other support to Iraqi combat forces, but have been operating closer to the front lines as part of a massive operation to retake the IS-held city of Mosul.
Two Trans-Pecos Pipeline protesters were arrested Saturday morning at a construction site south of Marfa.
Authorities arrested Loretta Glover, 36. She's charged with felony interference with public gas supply and misdemeanor trespassing.
Ronald Scisert, 36, is charged with trespassing.
A female minor was also arrested for criminal trespassing and has since been released.
Protesters argue that the pipeline will damage drinking water and say it runs through Native land.
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Germany says it doesn't believe Bashar Assad can continue as Syria's leader under a future peace agreement.
Foreign Ministry spokesman Martin Schaefer says that Assad's forces capturing eastern Aleppo and other parts of northern Syria "strengthens the regime" and its hand in political negotiations.
But Schaefer told reporters in Berlin on Monday that Germany's assessment that "Assad can't play a permanent role in a peaceful future for Syria" hasn't changed now that his forces are blamed for 300,000 deaths in the six-year war.
Schaefer said opposition groups wouldn't accept any deal to form a transitional government unless Assad's powers were sharply curtailed.
Germany is involved in diplomatic efforts to forge a peace agreement in Syria and has contributed significant funds toward humanitarian relief for those affected by the conflict.
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Three goals in the final 20 minutes ensured Everton began 2017 with a 3-0 win over Southampton.
Enner Valencia, Leighton Baines and Romelu Lukaku scored for Ronald Koeman's side, as the Dutchman beat his former club at Goodison.
After a forgettable first half, the Blues came to life following the introduction of Valencia.
The forward scored his first goal for the club and Everton fans were left saluting his influence, as well as the performances of Ross Barkley, Tom Davies and the tactics of Ronald Koeman.
NEW YORK, OCTOBER 7, ARMENPRESS. USA main indexes values for 6 October:
“Armenpress” reports the value of Dow Jones down by 0.01% to 22773.67 points, S&P 500 down by 0.11% to 2549.33 points, Nasdaq up by 0.07% to 6590.18 points.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average is one of several indices created by Wall Street Journal editor and Dow Jones & Company co-founder Charles Dow. It measures the daily stock price movements of 30 large, publicly-owned U.S. companies.
S&P 500 measures the performance of 500 widely held common stocks of large-cap U.S. companies.
NASDAQ measures a number of indices reflecting the reaction of USA’s high tech markets and business environments on the country’s political and economic developments which have an impact on high tech markets.
Police are appealing for information following a burglary in Great Livermere over the weekend.
A home in Mere View was broken into between 2pm on Friday and 10.26am on Sunday.
Burglars got into the property by kicking in a panel of a UPVC door. They stole items including jewellery.
If you have any information about the incident contact Suffolk Police on 101.
Santos has signed his restricted free-agent tender to remain with the Chiefs, ESPN's Adam Teicher reports.
Santos has served as Kansas City's kicker since entering the league three years ago. Last season, the Brazilian converted 31 of his 35 field-goal tries and 36 of his 39 extra-point attempts, tying his career high of 129 total points.
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WBC bantamweight champion, unbeaten Japanese southpaw Shinsuke Yamanaka (27-0-2, 19 KOs), making his thirteenth defense, scaled in at the class limit of 118 pounds, while the official challenger Luis Nery (23-0, 17 KOs), also unbeaten from Mexico, tipped the beam at the same 118 pounds on Monday in Kyoto, Japan.
The WBC officials are as follows:
Referee Michale Griffin (Canaa); judges Oren Shellenberger (US), David Sutherland (US), Joel Scobie (Canada); supervisor Duane Ford(US).
We are looking forward to watching a highly competitive title bout of the unbeaten southpaw hard-punchers that will be telecast live in Japan and Mexico as well.
HONG KONG, March 31 Chinese telecom equipment and smartphone maker Huawei Technologies Co Ltd said on Friday that net profit edged up just 0.4 percent last year, its slowest annual growth since 2011.
Huawei, the world's No. 3 smartphone maker behind Apple Inc and Samsung Electronics Co Ltd, said net profit rose to 37.1 billion yuan ($5.3 billion)
Global revenue climbed 32 percent to 521.6 billion yuan, slightly slower than 35 percent growth a year earlier.
Revenue from its consumer business group rose 44 percent to 179.8 billion yuan ($25.9 billion), lagging the company's own forecast of $30 billion made a year ago. It shipped 139 million phones last year.
Revenue from its carrier business rose 24 percent to 290.6 billion yuan. (Reporting by Sijia Jiang; Editing by Anne Marie Roantree and Edwina Gibbs)
April 24 (Reuters) - IDFC Bank Ltd:
* MARCH QUARTER NET PROFIT 419.3 MILLION RUPEES VERSUS PROFIT OF 1.76 BILLION RUPEES LAST YEAR
* MARCH QUARTER INTEREST EARNED 22.81 BILLION RUPEES VERSUS 22.23 BILLION RUPEES LAST YEAR
* MARCH QUARTER PROVISIONS AND CONTIGENCIES 2.42 BILLION RUPEES VERSUS 48 MILLION RUPEES LAST YEAR
* MARCH QUARTER GROSS NPA 3.31 PERCENT VERSUS 5.62 PERCENT PREVIOUS QUARTER
* MARCH QUARTER NET NPA 1.69 PERCENT VERSUS 2.52 PERCENT PREVIOUS QUARTER
* RECOMMENDED FINAL DIVIDEND OF 0.75 RUPEES PER SHARE Source text - bit.ly/2HODJmZ Further company coverage:
Tesla's Model X SUV was the overall top pick in the Automobile Association of America's 2017 Green Car Guide.
AAA testers found the car to be the best choice among the 65 cars tested, including full-battery electrics, hybrids, alternative fuel-based cars and even fuel efficient internal combustion cars.
In fact, Tesla's Model S and Model X cars claimed three out of the seven top spots in the ranking — the same Model X, with the 75-kilowatt hour battery pack, also won the SUV category, and the Tesla Model S, with the 60 kWh pack, won best large car.
AAA uses a collection of quantitative measures to evaluate cars, said Greg Brannon, director of Automotive Engineering for AAA, in an interview with CNBC. Criteria include ride quality, safety and performance, and cars are test-driven on AAA's test track in southern California.
The all-electric Chevy Bolt EV Premier was considered best compact, and the Ford F150 XLT Super Crew won best pickup.
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A Catholic hospital has denied it unfairly discriminated against a transgender man who sued after the hospital refused to allow a surgeon to remove the man's uterus as part of his sex transition. Saint Joseph's Healthcare System says a court ruling in Jionni Conforti's favor would violate its constitutional right to freedom of religion.
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SP infighting in UP shows the need for a 'development' face
SP infighting in UP shows the need for a 'development' face
What is happening in Uttar Pradesh? As the Assembly polls in India’s largest and most influential state draw ever closer, almost all attention nationwide has been captured by the family drama being played out within the ruling Samajwadi Party. It appears now – though, in this volatile state and in this unpredictable party any real conclusions might be premature – that Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav has finally demonstrated the extent of his support to his father, the founder of the SP, Mulayam Singh Yadav. The senior Mr Yadav has been forced, it appears, to confront ...
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NEW YORK, Aug 13 (APP): A leading Muslim civil rights and advocacy
organization has condemned an apparent terror attack on Saturday against anti-racist protesters at a gathering of white supremacists, neo-Nazis, the Ku Klux Klan (KKK), and other racists in the city of Charlottesville in the U.S. State of Virginia.
GREENE COUNTY, TN (WJHL) – A Greene County commissioner wants U.S. Nitrogen to leave the county.
Eddie Jennings told News Channel 11 that he has written a resolution that would return the property where U.S. Nitrogen is located to its original zoning.
Jennings said if zoning is recinded, the company would have to remove all equipment and structures within a year.
According to Jennings, he doesn’t believe the company has been honest with the community and said this resolution would “hold U.S. Nitrogen accountable for their actions.”
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (CBS4)– The little boy who was the subject of an Amber Alert over the weekend died of an accidental drowning.
According to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office, Nain Dominguez died in an accidental drowning.
The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Death of Two-Year-Old as An Accidental Drowning https://t.co/is7x5ChdKJ pic.twitter.com/iXVdOY0j4D — EPCSheriff (@EPCSheriff) March 19, 2018
A statewide Amber Alert was issued Saturday night for Dominguez, who was last seen playing with siblings around 5 p.m. near the Stratmoor Valley Park trailhead on Forest Road. An extensive search for the boy then took place overnight.
The Amber Alert was canceled Sunday morning after Dominguez was found after 7 a.m. along Fountain Creek where he disappeared and taken to the hospital with serious injuries. A few hours later authorities said he died.
On Monday afternoon, investigators said that his death is being investigated as an accidental drowning.
Odisha: World-famous Dhanu Jatra began in Bargarh amid much fanfare
Bargarh : World famous Bargarh Dhanuayatra begin here from Monday after pious rituals are made out before Goddess ‘Samaleswari’ the presiding deity of the event. Bargarh district Collector Anjan Kumar Manik opened the 11-day-long open air theatre in the presence of SP B Yugal Kishore, ADM Bijaya Kumar Rath and Yatra Committee convener Sureswar Sathpathy.
The town has been bedecked in a royal style, transforming it into the Mathura of Dwapara Yuga. The Jatra would be performed across an area of eight sqkm at three Darbars and over 11 open theatres till January 12. The central theme of the Jatra is ‘Krishna Leela and Mathura Vijay’.
With the beginning of the event, the town has come under Maharaj Kansa’s reign. While Ambapali has been converted into Gopapur the river Jeera has been transformed into river Jamuna.
FRANKFURT: General Motors Chief Executive Mary Barra and President Dan Ammann are at Opel's headquarters in Ruesselsheim, Germany, Opel said on Wednesday.
PSA and GM on Tuesday said they were exploring a potential deepening of strategic initiatives, including a sale of Opel to the French company.
German monthly Manager Magazin reported that Barra and Ammann were visiting Opel to brief top management there about the talks with PSA .
Manager Magazin also said Opel CEO Karl-Thomas Neumann was in parallel working on a strategy to turn Opel into a pure electric car brand by 2030.
(Reporting by Ilona Wissenbach and Edward Taylor; Editing by Maria Sheahan)
Burhanpur: Municipal Corporation (MC) organised a self-employment fair on Saturday to provide employment opportunities to the youth. All the department heads along with the staff members took part in the fair.
According to information, 300 beneficiaries were given grants and cheques worth lakhs by the guests while 14 auto-rickshaw drivers were given keys of the new autos.
Women and child development minister Archana Chitnis, mayor Anil Bhonsle, collector Deepak Singh, commissioner Suresh Rewal, district president Kishore Patil and MIC member Vitthal Khose were also present on the occasion.
According to James Edition, the seller based in Esloo Netherlands, the limited edition Ferrari’s current mileage is at 118 km (73mi) and it also features the Ferrari 458 Speciale’s 600PS (447kW) naturally aspirated V8 engine. Then why is it more special? Read on.
The limited edition Ferrari was initially developed into a concept car as a tribute to Sergio Pininfarina, a renowned designer from Turin, Italy, who passed away in 2012. A year after the prototype’s premiere, Ferrari has put the car into production with only six examples in total, which also falls in line with Pininfarina’s 85th anniversary. All six roadsters were completely sold out following its launch at the Geneva Motor Show in 2015 with a sticker price of $3 million each.
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Evans' fifth-year option was picked up by the Buccaneers on Monday, Greg Auman of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Evans, the seventh overall pick in 2014, ranked in the top 6 league-wide last season in catches (96), targets (175), receiving yards (1,321), and receiving touchdowns (12), making Tampa Bay's decision to exercise his fifth-year option a no-brainer. At 23 years old, Evans is already among the league's elite at his position and figures to play a huge role in continuing to advance quarterback Jameis Winston's development going forward. As a result, it'd be no surprise if the Buccaneers open talks with Evans over a long-term contract extension soon, but until then, he'll boast the security of now having an extra year on his current deal.
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Dal Zotto Wines in partnership for international fellowship
Dal Zotto Wines in partnership with the International Specialised Skills Institute (ISS Institute) is offering an international fellowship worth $12,500 to encourage regional Victorians to develop social and economic skills through innovative practices and leadership. Source, The Shout
The Concord baseball team picked a pair of wins against Wheeling Jesuit in their Mountain East series opener on Sunday. They returned home on Monday to host West Liberty for another doubleheader. Concord took care of game one 3-0 and rallied back in game two with a 6-5 victory. The Mountain Lions improve to 10-6 on the season. Next up, they hit the road to take on Urbana on Saturday.
The Galway Bay Fm Summer Roadshow is back on the road for 2017 and this year we got underway in the Clybaun Hotel to bring you our Knocknacarra Special.
Ollie Turner is joined by guests from all walks of life with quality music and dance thrown in!
Tomorrow, the Summer Roadshow comes from Mountbellew.
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ANKARA (Reuters) - Russia and Turkey agree that a U.S. decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel is destabilizing the situation in the Middle East, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday.
Members of the Russian delegation, led by President Vladimir Putin (C), meet with the Turkish delegation in Ankara, Turkey December 11, 2017. Sputnik/Alexei Druzhinin/Sputnik via REUTERS
Speaking in Ankara alongside Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, Putin also said Russia hoped to sign credit agreements for the defense industry with Turkey in the near future.
People in Brampton will have the chance to meet their neighbourhood police team and chat about any concerns they may have.
PCSOs Paul Smith and Joanne Elliot-Pressland are hosting a surgery at the Morrisons store, Chatsworth Road, on Wednesday, June 6, between 10am and 2pm.
The drop-in surgery is are a chance to speak about any issues or concerns on an informal basis, or pick up advice on safety and security. No appointment is necessary.
Contact your local Safer Neighbourhood policing team by calling Derbyshire police on 101.
A man grimaces walking by the "Lettuce Ladies", a group of PETA activists, during an event promoting a vegan lifestyle, downtown Bucharest, Romania, Monday, Aug. 4, 2017. Two PETA vegan ambassadors distributed vegan food to passers by in the Romanian capital, the latest stop in a tour including the United States, Russia and Turkey aimed at promoting a vegan lifestyle. The sign reads in Romanian 'start fresh: become vegan' Andreea Alexandru AP Photo
HOUSTON — Unknown circumstances surrounding a giant truck led to a fire Monday on a major Houston highway, the Houston Police Department said.
Investigators said the truck, which was carrying a load of pipes, was seen flying in and out of traffic on Highway 290 at Binford Road around 10 p.m.
Police are investigating whether the driver hit a retaining wall or stopped at the top of the overpass before the rig caught fire. Investigators said fuel inside the truck’s tank spilled downhill and also caught fire.
Officers said a second 18-wheeler driver missed his exit and crashed into the already stalled truck. The driver, who was transporting 19 bags of rubber pellets, jumped out and the vehicle burst into flames on impact.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The Colorado Springs airport is offering 50 percent off long-term parking in November and December.
To get the discount, travelers must redeem a coupon found at flyCOS.com . The coupon will be available starting Tuesday and is redeemable from November 1 to December 31.
With the coupon, long-term parking will be 50 cents per hour, with a daily maximum of $3.
Ernest L. Fox, 66 of Fostoria, passed away on October 5, 2017 at Eden Springs, Green Springs, Ohio.
He was born on August 5, 1951 to Ernest P. Fox and Protase (Stark) and they both preceded him in death. He married Linda L. Hickle on November 19, 1977 and she preceded him in death.
He is survived by one brother, Dennis Fox of Fremont, OH; two sisters, Linda Emmons of Fostoria, OH, and Mary Pridemore of Tiffin, OH; his son, Michael (Nichole) Fox of Fostoria; and two step children, Richard (Rosanne) Poland of Fostoria and Cynthia (Thomas) Hill of Wadsworth, OH.
A memorial visitation will take place Monday, October 9, 2017 from 6-8 p.m. at Mann-Hare-Hoening Funeral Home, 407 N. Countyline St., Fostoria, Ohio 44830.
He will be laid to rest in Fountain Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to The American Cancer Society.
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Veteran Canadian actor Christopher Plummer has been nominated for a Golden Globe Award for his role in All the Money in the World.
The 87-year-old Plummer replaced Kevin Spacey as billionaire J. Paul Getty after Spacey was ousted from the movie in the wake of a series of sexual misconduct allegations.
Plummer was nominated for best actor in a supporting role along with Willem Dafoe (The Florida Project) Armie Hammer (Call Me by Your Name), Richard Jenkins (The Shape of Water) and Sam Rockwell (Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri).
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Christopher Plummer says rush to replace Kevin Spacey reminds him of his new Christmas movie
(NEWS 8) - If you weren't aware, October is National Arts Month and to celebrate, the Fern Street Circus is bringing the circus to you with free performances throughout the city.
Fern Street Circus is San Diego's original single-ring circus that features a combination with outstanding professional performers and entertainers in training. John Highkin, a circus impresario, educator, and musician, and arts leader with over 25 years of management experience, joined the Morning Extra on Friday along with a trapezist and hoola-hooping stud to show off some of the acts you'll see at one of its free performances in the city this month.
The circus is kicking off its neighborhood tour with a show at Pepper Park in National City on Saturday from noon to 2 p.m. It will continue its jaw-dropping, family-friendly shows with seven free performances this month.
Find more information at the Fern Street Circus website.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Patriot National Bancorp Inc:
* PATRIOT NATIONAL BANCORP ACHIEVES RECORD FULL YEAR PRE-TAX INCOME OF $7.0 MILLION - ITS STRONGEST FULL YEAR OPERATING PERFORMANCE EVER RECORDED
* Q4 EARNINGS PER SHARE $0.15
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The media can overuse the phrase 'community spirit' all too often, but I was genuinely moved by the atmosphere around Grenfell Tower throughout the day today.
The people in the estates nearby and the people who came from the other side of the capital were all motivated by a desire to help.
And in the face of such unimaginable horror, I'm certain their good wishes went a long way.
From the three women pushing trollies of water back and forth, to the chain of young guys carrying food supplies this way and that, there were many, many people in and around this part of West London who wanted to do something positive.
Having pushed India hard in the 2015 World Cup quarter-finals and come agonisingly close to a win in the 2016 World T20, can Bangladesh complete the job in their maiden ICC tournament semi-final? [Read More]
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April 12 Bharti Airtel Ltd
* Airtel launches 'internet TV' for digital homes
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The kind of language used by the President of the United States in the last few days has resulted in concerned citizens of both Left and Right reaching for the panic button. And the iodine tablets.
Did the holder of the world’s most powerful elected office really describe his nation’s state of nuclear readiness as “locked and loaded”? Did he seriously publicly warn the government of North Korea that it would face “fire and fury” in response to threats it has made to attack either the US territory of Guam, or the United States itself?
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The Durham County Sheriff's Office asked for the public's help Wednesday to find a missing 13-year-old who did not return home from school last week.
Carolina Cortez-Cruz was last seen around 6:20 a.m. Friday at her school bus stop near the intersection of Michael Drive and Cheek Road. Carolina attends Neal Middle School, officials said.
Carolina has brown eyes and black hair. She is 4 feet 5 inches tall and weighs about 120 pounds. Durham County officials say she was last seen wearing a black sweater and blue jeans.
Anyone with information about her whereabouts is urged to contact the Durham County Sheriff’s Office at 919-560-0900 or call 911.
For months Connecticut Citizens Against Crumbling Basements (CCACB) said it would ask the feds for help if it didn't get the assistance it wanted from the state.
Last month the group acted. The federal complaint it filed with the U.S. Attorney's Office, however, will not be investigated by that agency.
On Monday, CCACB learned the U.S. Attorney's Office will not take up the case. It said the group had insufficient materials to initiate a federal criminal proceeding. Instead, the U.S Attorney's Office suggested the group ask the FBI to start an investigation.
CCACB tells the NBC Connecticut Troubleshooters it will ask the FBI to initiate an investigation in the very near future. It wants the federal government to look into its claim that the crumbling basements crisis grew for years in Connecticut without any state intervention, while insurers rewrote homeowner policies that do not cover basements that are slowly falling apart
Bids were solicited via the Internet with seven received. Work will be performed in the Republic of Korea, with an estimated completion date of May 2, 2020.
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There's a reason why celebs like Julianne Hough, Nina Dobrev and Kristin Cavallari go to makeup artist Spencer Barnes. He knows how to make their beauty standout on the red carpet.
As Julianne's trusted beauty pro for nearly ten years, his advanced techniques and use of color helps to solidify her signature beauty: her brilliant blue eyes. While her natural color is piercing, his products and practices maximize their impact.
"The best tricks to making your eyes pop are two things: Structure, creating illusions, elongating lines; and, then the other thing is creating a focus," he said on yesterday's episode of freeSTYLE, alongside hosts Zuri Hall and The Bachelor's Vanessa Grimaldi. "If you have dark eyes, it's using color theory to play with colors that go opposite to create some interest."
Dominic Thiem has earned a standing ovation with an early contender for shot of the Australian Open.
The Austrian fifth seed had a trouble-free straight sets win over Argentina's Guido Pella to open his campaign on Tuesday.
Thiem, whose build-up to the year's opening Grand Slam was disrupted by a lingering virus, downed the 56th-ranked Pella 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in 2hr 16min in a night match on Show Court Two.
And the Austrian had the crowd on their feet early in the third set with a truly incredible winner.
What a shot! Image: Channel 7 More
Thiem had to race back on a lob over his head, with his only option to hit a 'tweener' between his legs.
And he pulled it off to perfection, smacking it down the line to leave his opponent flat-footed and helpless.
Those in attendance roared with delight and rose to their feet in appreciation of the amazing shot.
Thiem, who reached the semi-finals at Roland Garros in 2016, will play American qualifier Denis Kudla in the second round.
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Connecticut Sun's Alyssa Thomas 25) splits the defense of New York Liberty's Tina Charles, left, and Kiah Stokes during a WNBA basketball game, Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn..
Two people were shot outside the Studio Movie Grill on Highway 6 on Sunday night, Eyewitness News has learned.A fight broke out prior to the shooting, deputies say. Two adult males were taken to the hospital with gunshot wounds, one by Life Flight.One victim is believed to have a gunshot wound to the jaw, but was conscious on the way to the hospital. The second victim's condition is not known.No other details have been released. The investigation is ongoing.
April 24 (Reuters) - Cypress Semiconductor Corp:
* CYPRESS SEMICONDUCTOR CORP - RECOMMEND THAT STOCKHOLDERS VOTE IN FAVOR OF J. DANIEL MCCRANIE’S ELECTION TO THE BOARD - SEC FILING
* CYPRESS SEMICONDUCTOR CORP SAYS DISAGREE WITH THE CONCLUSIONS MADE BY ISS AND GLASS LEWIS IN REGARD TO J. DANIEL MCCRANIE Source text (bit.ly/2vEQGL7) Further company coverage:
It’s almost summer, and that means… Rides! Fairs! Carnivals!
Here’s a nightmare we’ve all had! Would this stop you from going on a ride ever again?!
-Darrin
The NFL announced the new national anthem policy stating that players were not required to go on the field but if they were, they had to stand for the anthem or their team would be punished. Prominent sport figures liked Steve Kerr criticized the rule.
Many speculated that President Donald Trump had a lot to do with the verdict, and it turns out they were right. The Wall Street Journal reported a phone conversation between Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and Donnie.
“This is very winning, strong issue for me,” Jones said Trump told him. “Tell everybody, you can’t win this one. This one lifts me.”
But he continued saying that he doesn’t get full credibility.
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Pink’s opinion of Dr. Luke isn’t pretty.
The pop star was asked about Lukasz “Dr. Luke” Gottwald, who has been embroiled in a legal battle with Kesha since 2014, in a recent interview for The New York Times. Pink did not hold back.
“I don’t know what happened,” she said of Kesha’s allegations that the producer sexually and verbally abused her. “But I know that regardless of whether or not Dr. Luke did that, this is his karma and he earned it because he’s not a good person.”
Pink, who worked with Gottwald in 2006, didn’t stop there.
“I have told him that to his face and I do not work with him,” she continued. “He doesn’t do good business, he’s not a kind person, he doesn’t do the right thing when given ample opportunities to do so, and I don’t really feel that bad for him.”
Pink isn’t alone in airing her distaste for the Sony producer.
In September, Kelly Clarkson admitted that she refused a writing credit, passing up royalty money, because she didn’t want her name to appear next to his.
Yikes.
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ArtPrize 2017 announced its complete slate of winners Friday, Oct. 6, during a ceremony at the 20 Monroe Live concert venue.
Organizers awarded a total of $487,500 in cash prizes - $200,000 each for juried and public vote grand prize winners, and seven category award winners at $12,500 each.
An additional 12 awards in other categories also were awarded by ArtPrize-affiliated organizations, totaling $30,000. A complete list of all the 2017 winners follows.
By Chris Spears
DENVER (CBS4) – With the Great American Eclipse happening next week I’m curious about the proper way to say the word eclipse.
I happen to say ee-klips and when I said that today to someone in our newsroom he chuckled and replied ih-klips?
I gave him a blank stare.
Is it a regional thing? He happens to be from Minnesota and I’m from Arkansas.
Dictionary.com says that the word eclipse is pronounced ih-klips, which would mean that my co-worker Jason is right, and that’s not good, because I’m competitive and hate to be wrong.
(insert big grin here)
I’m curious where you are from and how you pronounce the word eclipse. Feel free to contact me below.
Meteorologist Chris Spears travels weekly in the CBS4 Mobile Weather Lab reporting about Colorado’s weather and climate. Check out his bio, connect with him on Facebook or follow him on Twitter @ChrisCBS4.
Cowabunga Bay is offering free admission Thursday and Friday for all teachers and students who received good grades.
The water park is offering free entrance for students with three or more "A's" on Thursday from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. and Friday from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. To take advantage of the deal students need to bring their most recent report card from their elementary, middle or high school and present it at the ticket booth.
Teachers simply need to show a teacher's ID to get in free. All friends and family can enter the park for $14.99 on the select days.
In addition, Cowabunga Bay's $22.22 deal on Tuesdays begins May 29 and runs until Aug. 7. Admission is $22.22, pizza slices, soft drinks and ICEE's are $2.
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Today I am sad. Kyle announced that the voting for prospects is ending at 30. It has reached the point where I have a hard time making up mind about who I think is better between two Low-A pitchers, but it has been very fun to learn more and more about these young guys, and get excited about the future.
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(USA TODAY) — Three women who publicly accused President Trump of sexual misconduct shared their stories and spoke of the retaliation they’ve suffered since coming forward on the Today show Monday.
In an interview with Megyn Kelly, Jessica Leeds, Samantha Holvey and Rachel Cooks spoke about their interactions with Donald Trump. The president has denied all of the accusations and during the interview the White House released a statement slamming the “false claims.”
The White House said in a statement that the “timing and absurdity of these false claims speaks volumes” and reiterated that the American people “voiced their judgement” by electing the president.
OTTAWA — The man on trial for murdering three women in the Ottawa Valley two years ago told police he killed his three former acquaintances because they were not innocent.
Fifty-nine-year-old Basil Borutski confessed to police in an interview room at the Pembroke OPP detachment the day after the crimes in September 2015.
The video of that confession continued to be played in court Friday as part of Borutski's trial for first degree murder charges in the deaths of 66-year-old Carol Culleton, 36-year-old Anastasia Kuzyk and 48-year-old Nathalie Warmerdam.
Borutski said several times he makes a distinction between murder and killing because the Bible does and that murder is killing someone or something that is innocent.
He said the women were guilty of lying about him to police and having him thrown in jail for things he didn't do.
All the Photos From AliBaba’s January 1st concert
Nigerian celebrities stepped out in their colorful attires to attend Ali Baba’s January 1st concert in Lagos. Held at the prestigious Eko Hotels & Suits, celebrities including RMD, Kate Henshaw, DJ Jimmy Jatt, Faithia Williams, Mercy Aigbe, Timaya, Lilian Esoro and lots more were among the stars spotted at the sold out show. See more …
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April 6 Sprint Corp:
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A Florida high school student stirred a backlash when he held up a sign with a racially offensive message to invite his girlfriend to the prom.
The Herald-Tribune reports the 18-year-old Riverview High School student's sign read: "If I was black, I'd be picking cotton, but I'm white, so I'm picking u 4 prom."
After a photo of the sign was posted on Snapchat and shared across social media, school officials say they're investigating.
Sarasota school district spokeswoman Tracey Beeker says administrators have spoken to the student and his parents.
In a robocall to Riverview parents, acting principal Kathy Wilks said the school does not "condone or support" the student's message.
An NAACP official encouraged school administrators to issue a district-wide response making it clear that the sign was inappropriate.
As the dog days of summer continue, the chances of encountering a rattlesnake on the High Plains remain elevated.
But, as The Sacramento Bee explains, rattlesnakes aren’t as dangerous as you may think. Attacks aren’t as common as some may believe, because rattlers aren’t aggressive. They generally only bite when they feel threatened.
However, humans sometimes mistakenly think a snake is being aggressive when it’s simply trying to find a cooler place to lie. “It’s not like they’re attacking people,” explained rattlesnake expert Mike Cardwell. “They’re getting out of the sun.”
Every year, there are approximately 8,000 doctor and hospital visits for rattlesnake bites. But the vast majority of those attacks occur because the bite victim initiated the encounter by moving toward the snake.
Also, deaths cause by rattler bites are rare. Of those 8,000 yearly bites, only a handful prove fatal.
So, if you’re bitten don’t panic. Simply get to the doctor as calmly and quickly as you can.
When you don't drink enough water, your body can confuse hunger with thirst. This is why "upping the water intake can have a huge impact on how much you eat during the day," as Moskovitz told INSIDER.
If you have trouble drinking enough water throughout the day, there are a couple of ways you can remind yourself. First, carry a water bottle so you always have a physical reminder to drink.
Second, set goals for yourself throughout the day. Moskovitz recommended starting the day with a glass of water and having at least two cups before each meal or snack. "Not only will that help curb your appetite a little bit right before you eat, but it's a good way to remember to drink first," she told INSIDER.
A jury has ruled in favor of Taylor Swift in a case involving a Denver radio DJ accused of groping the pop singer.
Swift had accused Mueller of grabbing her butt during a photo-op in 2013. Mueller was tossed by security after being confronted by the singer’s bodyguard, which led to his firing from a Denver country music station.
Mueller claimed innocence and then sued the singer, seeking $3 million in damages. Swift subsequently filed a countersuit to “serve as an example to other women who may resist publicly reliving similar outrageous and humiliating acts.” She sought a symbolic $1 in damages, which Mueller will now be required to pay.
On Friday, a judge dismissed Swift as a defendant in Mueller’s suit concluding that Mueller had failed to prove the singer personally set out to get him fired. In the verdict issued Monday, a jury concluded Swift’s mother, Andrea, and radio promotions director, Frank Bell, were also not liable for tortious interference.
In this enhanced episode, there's no place like the homeland! Dr. Pol, Diane, and Charles embark on a trip to the Netherlands.
Fire fighters will be busy this weekend, spreading knowledge about fire prevention, healthy living and community spirit.
The main event will be at Home Depot in Granbury from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., said Fire Marshal Ray Wilson. Firefighters from several of the county’s stations will answer questions about protecting homes and people from fires as well as other safe practices, he said.
Preventing health emergencies will be the focus of DeCordova’s event from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Wilson said. Community members can stop by the fire station at 6430 Smoky Hill Ct. for blood screenings and a glimpse into EMS life.
Station 70 in Oak Trail Shores will also be holding an open house from 3 p.m. – 6 to celebrate their renovated fire station, Wilson said.
Here are the day’s minor moves from around the league…
The Orioles announced that right-hander Jason Garcia has cleared waivers and been outrighted to Double-A Bowie, thus removing him from the 40-man roster but keeping him in the organization. The 24-year-old righty was designated for assignment last week. Garcia was Baltimore’s Rule 5 Draft pick prior to the 2015 season but struggled in the Majors that year and in Double-A last season. While Garcia logged a respectable 4.25 ERA in 29 2/3 innings with the 2015 Orioles, he also posted an ugly 22-to-17 K/BB ratio that season. In 142 innings of Double-A work, he’s limped to a 4.82 ERA with 5.6 K/9 against 4.0 BB/9. The right-hander is still fairly young, generates ground-balls at about a 46 percent clip and averages better than 93 mph on his fastball, so there’s still plenty to like in his overall skill set, though it seems clear that some additional development is needed.
We made it! It's officially 2017, which means a new year filled with new hope and, most importantly, a clean slate in the win-loss columns, is upon us. The dawning of a new year also means it's time to start looking forward rather than backwards.
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The Mason County Republican Women’s meeting was recently held at the home of Sandy Dunn, which included the election of officers.
Officers elected for the coming year were Heidi Sturgeon Wood elected president, co-vice presidents Elizabeth Jones and Janet Hartley, Treasurer Tracy Doolittle, Secretary Angela Bailes. The next meeting will be May 1 at the house of Anna Lew Sturgeon. Republican women are urged to attend. Call 304-675-0016 for more information.
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Florida-based Silver Airways has bought the Caribbean’s largest regional airline.
Officials say Puerto Rico-based Seaborne Airlines will operate as a stand-alone subsidiary until the two airlines merge next year. It will continue to serve 12 airports, including those in Puerto Rico and other nearby islands such as Dominica, Anguilla, St. Maarten and Tortola.
Ft. Lauderdale-based Silver Airways said Monday that it will operate 31 aircraft as a result of the merger.
Seaborne now operates eight 34-seat Saab 340s and two 15-seat de Havilland Twin Otter seaplanes.
It was 1967, the summer of love, and everyone was in love with Anita Pallenberg. She was the new girl in town, the ultimate cool chick.
Stunning to look at, blue eyes piercing like daggers under her long tawny fringe, framed by high cheekbones, bronzed skin.
I didn’t know anyone who was not spellbound, from the rock kings, the Rolling Stones, to the fashion queens, Mary Quant, Zandra Rhodes, Ossie Clark and later Vivienne Westwood.
It was around that time that I first met Anita, who died on Tuesday, aged 73 - Marianne Faithful brought her to my house from the mansions on the Chelsea embankment where they lived with each of their Rolling Stones.
Nelson Cruz has shown no signs of slowing down at the plate despite a nagging calf injury, and the Mariners slugger isn't easing up at the ballot box either, as he extended his lead for the starting designated hitter position in the latest American League Cruz opened up his lead over runner-up Matt Holliday of the Yankees to about 180,000 votes, though the news wasn't as good for his teammates. Robinson Cano remains a distant fourth in balloting at the second base position, while Jean Segura dropped out of the Top 5 in voting at shortstop.
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Only in the world of fantasy is Tom Brady not as valuable as Tyrod Taylor or Blake Bortles, but you may be surprised to see which players ended up as the top scorers of the year after 17 weeks.
Aaron Rodgers – who made a strong case for the league MVP award – blew away the rest of the field, and only four players scored more than 300 points over the course of the season.
If you spent a first-round pick on a wide receiver this year, you probably struggled. Not a single wide-receiver made the top 25 in points scored, and the highest scoring WR (Jordy Nelson) came in 32nd.
All scoring data uses the ESPN fantasy formula, you can see the full list of players here.
Here are the top 25 players of 2016:
Nikolas Cruz appears in court with attorney Melissa McNeil (L) on Feb. 19, 2018.
PARKLAND, Fla. - A judge has decided that Parkland school shooting gunman Nikolas Cruz should continue to be represented by a public defender at taxpayer expense.
Broward County Circuit Judge Elizabeth Scherer's ruling Tuesday says Cruz has at most $28,000 in assets. Scherer says that's not enough money to hire a private lawyer in a potential death penalty case of this magnitude.
The 19-year-old Cruz is charged with 17 counts of murder and 17 counts of attempted murder in the Feb. 14 massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
He is being held without bail.
Cruz's lawyers have said he will plead guilty if prosecutors waive the death penalty. The Broward County state attorney's office has not been willing to do that.
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BERLIN Germany's consumer prices, harmonized to compare with other European countries, rose by 0.1 percent in March from the previous month and jumped by 1.5 percent from the previous year, the Federal Statistics Office confirmed on Thursday.
The March reading marked the first slowdown in annual inflation in nearly a year. In February it rose to the highest level since August 2012 and it was the first time since September 2012 that it surpassed the European Central Bank's stability target of just under 2 percent for the euro zone.
On a non-harmonized basis, consumer price inflation for March was also confirmed. The national index rose by 0.2 percent from February and increasing by 1.6 percent from the previous year.
(Reporting by Joseph Nasr)
April 12 U.S. stocks opened slightly lower on Wednesday amid lingering fears of geopolitical risks and as investors prepared for the first rush of corporate earnings on Thursday.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 20.84 points, or 0.1 percent, at 20,630.46, the S&P 500 was down 2.93 points, or 0.12 percent, at 2,350.85 and the Nasdaq composite was down 2.88 points, or 0.05 percent, at 5,863.89. (Reporting by Yashaswini Swamynathan in Bengaluru; Editing by Sriraj Kalluvila)
The Medical University of South Carolina and Clemson University will offer a joint doctoral program and nine accelerated degree programs beginning in the fall, according to a news release. Students in the joint doctoral program in biomedical data science and informatics will take classes at both MUSC and Clemson and receive diplomas with each school's seal, the news release said.
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Devo is a 3-year-old whippet-hound mix. (Get it?)
This sweet dog came to the Metro East Humane Society from the local animal control. He could certainly stand to gain a few extra pounds, but is very high spirits!
Devo walks very well on a leash and loves being around kids. He loves scratches and rubs, and will hilariously contort himself while getting them.
He knows a few basic commands and will sit when you have treats for him.
If you are interested in learning more about Devo, you can visit MEHS or fill out an adoption application online.
Metro East Humane Society
8495 State Route 143
Edwardsville, IL 62025
Phone: 618-656-4405
E-mail: info@mehs.org
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The Total Wine & More Brookfield store’s staff loves wine. One of their favorites comes from Napa Valley – Amici Cellars. During its regular weekend tasting, October 20 to 22, Total Wine & More will feature four wines from this special winery – Amici Cabernet Sauvignon, Amici Chardonnay, No Curfew by Amici Red Blend and Olema Pinot Noir.
Tastings will be available from 12:00 to 6:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday. Every weekend, Total Wine offers a special beer, wine or spirits tasting from its selection of more than 8,000 bottles of wine, 3,000 spirits and 2,500 beers available in store.
For a first-time Grammy-nominated artist, the rapper D.R.A.M. looked decidedly relaxed when stepping onto Sunday’s awards show red carpet. Suited up in Balenciaga, the dreadlocked “Broccoli” star flashed his signature toothy grin for the cameras, making his way into the ceremony without a hint of apprehension. Perhaps the Best Rap/Sung Performance nominee was at ease because he had his family close by during his whirlwind weekend? After all, D.R.A.M.’s adoring mother, Gwen Jones, was in town to escort him down the red carpet and Idnit, his beloved pup, wasn’t too far behind, stylishly rolling around in his new Anti Social Puppy Club gear.
D.R.A.M. had quite the run-up to the awards show: from being gifted Nike Grammy-edition Air Force 1s to playing a sold-out concert in Los Angeles on Saturday. Here, the rapper takes us on a fun and stylish ride through his weekend—even if he had a few fumbles with the camera—ending with the chicest of family portraits on the red carpet.
Dubai’s ruler has announced that the sheikhdom which is home to the world’s tallest skyscraper will build a new 1,400-berth marina and massive lighthouse along its coast.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum made the surprise announcement Monday about the Dubai Harbor.
The harbor is planned to be over 20 million square feet (1.86 million square meters) and will include a cruise ship port and terminal. The project also will include a 135-meter- (443-foot-) tall lighthouse.
Meraas, a developer backed by Sheikh Mohammed, will build the project between Dubai’s Jumeirah Beach Residence neighborhood and the man-made Palm Jumeirah archipelago.
Authorities offered no cost estimates for the project.
Dubai is the commercial hub of the United Arab Emirates, an oil-producing nation squeezed in recent months by low crude prices.
Orange Egypt announced that it appealed the verdict issued against it on Saturday to pay a financial compensation worth EGP 49m to Telecom Egypt (TE) for the losses resulting from rerouting international calls.
In its press release, Orange said that it is certain of the integrity of its legal situation and will take all necessary measures to appeal the ruling. “The company stresses its respect and confidence in the provisions of the Egyptian judiciary,” the release said.
The Cairo Economic Court has issued a verdict on Saturday in case No. 204 of 2012 in economic misdemeanours for rerouting international calls, and referred to the lawsuit filed by TE against Orange Egypt to request a compensation for the value of the losses it suffered due to passing international calls.
The Cairo Economic Court has compelled Orange to pay all the amounts required by TE. It is a financial and moral compensation worth EGP 49m.
GRISWOLD, Conn. (WTNH)– A road in Griswold is shut down after a car crashed into a utility pole Wednesday morning.
Police say the unidentified driver was injured after crashing their car into a utility pole in front of 418 Edmond Road. The driver was taken to Backus Emergency Center for treatment but their condition is unknown at this time. It’s unclear if there were any other occupants in the car.
Wires were knocked down in the crash so Eversource responded to the scene to conduct repairs on the pole. The accident did not appear to cause any power outages.
State police say Edmond Road will be closed for a while so drivers should seek an alternate route. The cause of the crash is unknown.
INNSBRUCK, Austria — World Cup host Russia slumped to a 1-0 defeat in a friendly against Austria on Wednesday, extending its winless streak to six matches.
Russia has lost all three games in 2018 after defeats to Brazil and France in March, and has not won a game since beating South Korea in October.
Austria winger Marko Arnautovic set up midfielder Alessandro Schoepf for the only goal in the 28th minute, giving coach Franco Foda his fourth win from four matches since taking over from Marcel Koller in November after the team failed to qualify for the World Cup.
Russia plays Turkey in Moscow on Tuesday in its final warmup game before opening the World Cup against Saudi Arabia on June 14.
Manteno woman dies 4 days after suburban crash
A Manteno woman died Sunday night, four days after she was injured in a crash in southwest suburban Frankfort.
Laura L. Phelps, 62, was pronounced dead at 10:42 p.m. Sunday at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, according to the Will County coroner’s office.
She was a passenger in a vehicle that was involved in a Feb. 8 crash near South La Grange Road and West Dralle Road in Frankfort, the coroner’s office said. The final cause and manner will be determined at a later date, pending the final review of medical records and police reports.
Additional details on the crash were not immediately available early Wednesday. Illinois State Police are investigating.
Reports indicate Tennessee Republican gubernatorial candidate Randy Boyd has raised more contributions than any other candidate in the field.
Boyd recently announced his year-end financial report, with more than $7.5 million dollars in contributions through the second reporting period.
The report also showed Boyd had received more than 3,000 contributions to his campaign, covering all 95 counties in the state.
As of this date, Boyd has raised $1.2 million dollars more than his closest competitor, and is the only candidate in the field to receive contributions from all 95 counties.
Boyd is the former Commissioner of Economic and Community Development for Governor Bill Haslam, and is the founder of his company “Radio Systems Incorporated”, which produces over 4,600 pet products and employees more than 700 people.
Police fired tear gas at protesters who had set cars on fire and thrown molotov cocktails, in the Breil district of Nantes, western France, on July 4, after police shot a 22-year-old man during a traffic stop earlier that day. The driver refused to comply with requests and hit an officer, France24 reported, citing police sources. This footage shows tear gas being fired near the Rue des Plantes, where the driver was reported to have been shot earlier that day, and where clashes were reported later, according to Ouest-France. Credit: Kéké 44 via Storyful
OTTAWA — Canada's manufacturing sales were up sharply for a second month in December, rising 2.3 per cent to $53.5 billion — far more than analysts expected.
Statistics Canada says the growth was mainly the result of higher sales of transportation equipment, petroleum and coal products.
Sales were up in eight of the 21 manufacturing industries tracked.
Analysts had estimated growth of 0.2 per cent, according to Thomson Reuters.
Florida’s Ski Mask The Slump God drops his latest effort titled “SKIMeetsWorld” which is a flip of the Boy Meets World theme song. Produced by JamzTurnMeUp.
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For nearly a decade, American Aquarium have spent the majority of their days on the road, burning through a sprawl of highways during the day and playing hours of raw, rootsy rock & roll at night. Sometimes, the job is a grind. Most times, it's a blessing. American Aquarium's songs, filled with biographical lyrics about last calls, lost love and long horizons, have always explored both sides of that divide. For every drunken night at the bar, there's a hangover in the morning. For every new relationship, there's the chance of a broken heart. It's that kind of honesty — that sort of balance — that makes the band's newest album, Wolves, their strongest release to date.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – After more than two weeks on the run from the feds, a suspected bank robber has finally been captured.
State Police nabbed Dennis Saavedra during a traffic stop in Espanola Saturday.
Saavedra is suspected in a bank robbery last month, at a U.S. Bank in southwest Albuquerque.
Last weekend, the feds served a search warrant at a home where they thought Saavedra might be.
He wasn’t there, but they did end up arresting his mom and her boyfriend on unrelated charges.
State Police have turned Saavedra over to the FBI.
He’s expected to appear in court on Monday.
ST. LOUIS, MO — Ballwin police are assuring residents that teens are not commandeering their vehicles. A Facebook post by the police department says that alarmed citizens probably say one of their officers transporting a prisoner. They even posted a picture that shows officer in question.
“We received a call from a concerned citizen who saw who they believed to be teenagers operating a marked Ballwin patrol vehicle. It was quickly determined that the driver of the patrol vehicle was Officer Rock, accompanied by a prisoner she was transporting. While she may appear to be 14 years of age, we promise she is above the age of 21, the legal age to be a police officer as defined by the State of Missouri statute. As always, pictures have been attached so you can visualize the call for yourself.”
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The offer sheet for Mohamed Toure hit double digits on Monday when Pitt offered the Pleasantville (NJ) athlete. Toure, a 6’2” 210-pound standout who stars on both sides of the ball for Pleasantvill...
SYDNEY (AP) — Paul Okon has quit as Central Coast Mariners coach with four regular season games remaining in Australia's A-League.
Okon, an ex-Australia international who commenced his managerial career working with national youth squads, joined the Mariners last season and had been negotiating with the club to extend his contract beyond 2017-18.
The Mariners released a statement Tuesday saying Okon and the club accepted an immediate release after failing to agree on the strategic direction and plans for the team.
The Mariners' youth coach Wayne O'Sullivan has been appointed as a caretaker for the A-League team.
After an 11-game winless streak, the Mariners are in ninth place and out of playoff contention, just three points ahead of last-place Wellington Phoenix.
The Mariners next match is at home against league-leading Sydney FC on Saturday at Gosford, north of Sydney.
"We are monitoring the franchise owners, the people involved in the tournament, doing due diligence": David Richardson. Photo: AAP
Cricket chiefs have identified emerging domestic Twenty20 leagues as the biggest targets for corruption, in the wake of TV station Al Jazeera's match-fixing claims.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) is to meet with Al Jazeera bosses in a bid to investigate fully following the Middle East-based station's program Cricket's Match-Fixers.
The documentary focused on the activities of an India-based criminal syndicate member and his methods to fix the results of some matches and passages of play in others.
Australia captain Tim Paine and England captain Joe Root have both rubbished Al Jazeera's claims that relate to their teams.
England's Chennai Test against India in December 2016 and Australia's match against India in Ranchi last year were both cited in the documentary.
HIGASHISHIRAKAWA, Japan (AP) - A U.S. Marine who served in the Pacific during World War II is in a remote village in Japan to return a flag he took from the body of a fallen Japanese soldier 73 years ago.
Marvin Strombo knew the calligraphy-covered flag was more than a keepsake of the war. It was a treasure that would fill a void for the dead man's family, but Strombo didn't know how deep that void was.
The flag he is to hand over to Sadao Yasue's siblings Tuesday will be the first trace of their brother. The Japanese authorities only gave them a wooden box containing a few rocks, a substitution for the remains that have never been returned.
Strombo has said he also plans to explain to them how their brother died.
MINNEAPOLIS — Three companies received $50,000 grants for winning the NFL's annual Super Bowl startup competition designed to spur novel advancements in athlete safety and performance.
Denver-based Impressio, Inc., RecoverX of Mountain View, California, and Toronto-based Curv.ai won the grants Saturday in a competition run by the NFL, Comcast NBCUniversal and Mayo Clinic.
Impressio uses liquid-crystal elastomers to create novel dissipative liner materials for protective equipment designed to overcome the existing challenges of energy absorption in current helmet foams.
RecoverX has designed a device that can achieve the optimum cold or hot therapy temperatures without any ice or water, designed to allow users more freedom for their therapy.
A touch of class from Murat Gassiev. He went into @DorticosKO lockerroom after the bout and handed back the @WBABoxing belt he won it in the incredible semi-final! 👊#GassievDorticos 🏆 #AliTrophy pic.twitter.com/83FD1OaRRN
Dec 11 (Reuters) - UniCredit says:
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Former UCLA star Lonzo Ball pokes fun at his dad's outspoken nature in a commercial released in advance of Father's Day and next week's NBA Draft.
The Foot Locker commercial begins with likely lottery picks Jonathan Isaac, De'Aaron Fox and Jayson Tatum discussing examples of how their dads have supported them. Then it shows Ball saying "of course there's that big day when your dad berates your high school coach in front of an entire crowd for not getting you enough touches."
Later in the commercial, Ball references LaVar Ball's debates with ESPN's Stephen A. Smith and proclamations that Lonzo already is better than 2014-15 and 2015-6 NBA MVP Stephen Curry.
Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Tyronn Lue reacts as he watches his team during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls, Saturday, March 17, 2018, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
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MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – A lawmaker for the second time is delaying a vote on legislation to require all day cares to be regulated by the state.
The House Rules Committee says that Rep. Pebblin Warren requested that her bill be removed from the Tuesday debate agenda.
The bill sought to end a long-standing exemption for faith-based facilities. The proposal has been met with push back from some church facilities.
Warren delayed debate last month out of fear the bill would lose a procedural vote.
VOICES for Alabama’s Children says Alabama is one of seven states that broadly exempt faith-based day cares from regulation.
The Department of Human Resources says about half of day cares in the state are uninspected. Exempt facilities do not have to comply with state childcare regulations such as worker-to-child ratios.
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MLB.com’s CUT4 is holding a public vote to select the best smile in baseball, leaving many of us in the FOX4 newsroom saying, “Is there any doubt?! Come on! Salvy has the best smile!”
Salvy has been winning over the hearts of Royals fans for years with that big bright, toothy grin.
CUT4 chose their 17 favorite big league smiles and fans are voting on their favorites. Perez did make the list, but (as of Wednesday afternoon) he is sitting in 8th place.
Salvy’s buddy and former teammate Lorenzo Cain also made the list.
Check it out! Vote here.
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Lorde just might be kind of obsessed with onion rings!
The 20-year-old songstress has reportedly been running an Instagram account dedicated to reviewing onion rings called Onionringsworldwide.
While fans don’t know for sure if Lorde was behind the account, a lot of signs point towards her!
Fans first noticed the account when Lorde recently followed it, along with her friends and collaborators Justin Warren, Jimmy Mac and Maddy Budd.
The account also reviewed the snack from restaurants that lined up with Lorde‘s locations as she traveled across the globe.
“From Bareburger in New York City. Actually pretty good – thick, sweet white onion. Good flavour on the crumb. 4/5,” the reviewer wrote recently.
Unfortunately, after fans started to buzz about the hilarious account, it was deleted.
It looks like we’ll have to wait and see if it actually belonged to Lorde!
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HAMPTON ROADS, Va - Travel expert, explorer and journalist Kinga Philipps says that holidays can provide enough time to squeeze in an adventure, or at least plan a family adventure.
BONAPARTE, Iowa (AP) — To understand the essence of Marie Hainline, you have to feel grit.
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The Dorothy Ramon Learning Center in Banning will present an afternoon of Hawaiian dance and music on Sunday, June 25.
The dance troupe, Kuhai Palm Springs, will perform at 3 p.m. as part of the center’s 4th Sunday Concert series. An event notice says members share their love of Hawaiian culture through hulu, language and chant.
The performance is in the San Manuel Gathering Hall at the Dorothy Ramon Learning Center, 127 N. San Gorgonio Ave. Admission is $10.
The center, a nonprofit, is dedicated to saving and sharing Native American cultures, languages, history and arts in Southern California.
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Yesterday, Maroon 5 revealed the tracklist and roster of collaborators on Red Pill Blues, their sixth studio album which drops November 3. Today, fans can hear “Help Me Out” featuring Julia Michaels.
Related: Maroon 5 Reveal ‘Red Pill Blues’ Tracklist & Special Guests
The “Issues” singer duets with Adam Levine on the track, which focuses on two people helping one another overcome life’s challenges.
“I’m getting kinda over this/ I need a metamorphosis /Are you as weak as me? /If not, do you wanna be?” Levine sings. “I need some temporary saving / I need some, some uncomplicated…”
The singers duet over a spare, electronic soundscape that’s both moody and upbeat—and Michaels’ voice is an excellent complement to Levine’s. “Help Me Out” follows “What Lovers Do,” Maroon 5’s collaboration with SZA that debuted last month.
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — An Iranian opposition figure under house arrest has voiced rare criticism of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, blaming him for the "disastrous results" of the Revolutionary Guard's vast political and economic influence.
In a rare letter published Tuesday, Mahdi Karroubi says Khamenei violated the constitution, and called on him to order the Guard to loosen its grip on the economy. The letter was published on a website affiliated with Karroubi.
Karroubi and Mir Hossein Mousavi both lost in the 2009 presidential election, which sparked mass protests and allegations of vote-rigging. They were placed under house arrest two years later.
Under Iran's political system, Khamenei is considered the representative of God on earth, with the final say on all major policies. Iranians can go to jail for publicly criticizing him.
Hello and welcome to the Newcastle United live blog for Saturday, February 3.
The Magpies added to their squad after the 1-1 draw with Burnley as Islam Slimani and Martin Dubravka signed on deadline day.
Newcastle had already sealed the loan signing of Kenedy from Chelsea, while they sent Jack Colback, Aleksandar Mitrovic, Jamie Sterry, Henri Saivet and Freddie Woodman out on loan.
Manager Rafa Benitez is now preparing his squad for the crucial trip to Crystal Palace, as the Magpies look to move further away from the relegation zone.
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RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – A single-car crash has taken the life of two people in Rankin County.
It happened in the 1800 block of Shell Oil Road.
According to Sheriff Bryan Bailey, the call came in around 8:30 p.m.
First responders said a Chevrolet impala appeared to have run off the road, flipped on its side, and struck some trees.
Officials say the male driver and passenger were pronounced dead at the scene.
The Shell Oil Fire Department, Robinhood Fire Department, Pafford Ambulance and Rankin EOC responded with deputies.
The accident is under investigation.
BEIRUT (AP) — Syrian President Bashar Assad is threatening to attack a region held by U.S.-backed Kurdish fighters in northeastern Syria if talks fail to bring the area back under Damascus' authority.
Assad said in an interview with Russia Today television which aired on Thursday that the U.S. troops, who operate air bases and outposts in the Kurdish-administered region, will have to leave country.
He says he has opened the door to negotiations with the Kurdish-run administration while also preparing to "liberate by force."
Forces loyal to Assad, who is backed by Russia and Iran, and the Syrian Kurds have clashed sporadically over the eastern oil province of Deir el-Zour. They led rival fronts against Islamic State militants last year, and they maintain a protracted front against each other along the Euphrates River.
The sign of AkzoNobel is pictured at its headquarters in Amsterdam February 6, 2014. REUTERS/Toussaint Kluiters/United Photos
AMSTERDAM Templeton Global Equity said on Thursday it is among a group of investors calling for an extraordinary meeting of Akzo Nobel (AKZO.AS) shareholders to discuss whether Antony Burgmans should remain chairman of the Dutch paint maker.
"We have made no commitment as to how we may vote ... but we do expect Akzo Nobel to respect shareholders’ rights to request that such a discussion takes place," the fund, a long-term shareholder that owns a 3.9 percent stake in Akzo, said in a statement.
Akzo's boards are trying to fend off a 24.6 billion euro ($26.18 billion) takeover by U.S. rival PPG Industries (PPG.N), saying it undervalues the company. On Wednesday, Akzo said it would consider calling an extraordinary meeting - but that it would not allow a shareholder vote on Burgmans' position.
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GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — A Gaza health official says the death of a 9-month-old girl remains under investigation, two weeks after a medical official cast doubt on claims she died from Israeli tear gas.
A medical report issued on May 14, the day of Layla Ghandour's death, and seen by The Associated Press makes no mention of tear gas. It says she suffered from a congenital heart defect and died after her blood circulation and respiratory system stopped.
Dozens of Palestinians were killed that day by Israeli fire and hundreds were hurt, including by tear gas, in Gaza border protests. Layla's relatives claimed she was at the scene of the protests.
Health Ministry spokesman Ashraf al-Kidra said Wednesday that her death remains under investigation. The ministry initially announced she was killed by tear gas.
The body of Bollywood celebrity Sridevi is flown back to India after police say she died from drowning in a bathtub. No reporter narration.
A DOUBLE barrel shotgun has alleged been stolen from a property at Pratten, north west of Warwick.
Senior Constable Steve Gibb, of Leyburn police, said the missing firearm was reported to police on Sunday.
"The shotgun was taken from a gun cabinet in an unlocked shed. The lock on the gun cabinet was forced to gain entry," he said.
The shotgun was allegedly taken sometime between July 23 and August 13.
Anyone with information is asked to call Leyburn police or call Crime Stoppers on 1800333000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.
Iddings (shoulder) was waived by the Panthers on Monday, Bryan Strickland of the team's official site reports.
Iddings is one of a couple injured defensive lineman the Saints have and his release clears space for the team to add a healthy one in Connor Wujciak.
(CN) – President Donald Trump said Monday the nation “must get tough” with drug dealers, which includes utilizing the death penalty.
Trump unveiled his plan to combat the nation’s deadly opioid addiction in a speech Monday in Manchester, New Hampshire, a state ravaged by the drug.
Trump said “failure is not an option” and vowed that “addiction is not our future.”
He vowed to help create “a generation of drug-free children.” And he complained that, under the current law, a dealer could sell a drug that could kill hundreds but only receive a short prison sentence.
This is Trump’s first visit as president to New Hampshire. His victory there in the 2016 Republican primary helped propel him to the nomination, though he lost the state narrowly in the general election to Hillary Clinton.
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The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has justified its unwillingness to try to prosecute corporate criminals by insisting it must focus on the "efficiency and strength" of the financial system as well as its "fairness and integrity".
Appearing at Senate estimates last night, new chair James Shipton and veteran commissioners like Peter Kell were questioned by Greens senator Peter Whish-Wilson about why the community perceived that ordinary criminals go to jail while corporate criminals get off lightly. According to ASIC chair James Shipton,
– Below is the latest episode of WWE’s “Pop Question” with WWE Superstars giving their picks for this weekend’s NFL Super Bowl 52, featuring the Philadelphia Eagles vs. the New England Patriots. The video features SmackDown General Manager Daniel Bryan, Shelton Benjamin, Chad Gable, Mike Kanellis, Drew Gulak, Aiden English, Rusev in a dog mask, Rob Gronkowski’s friend Mojo Rawley, The New Day and Akira Tozawa.
– WWE Network News reports that a scene with The Undertaker was deleted from the new WWE 24 special on WrestleMania 33 that just premiered this week. The scene ran just over 1 minute and had Taker receiving pain relief injections from a trainer backstage. The Dead Man reportedly talked about doing such things in order to give fans the best performance possible.
– Lana tried but failed to break a Guinness World Record for pencil bags while doing Total Divas media with Natalya in New York City earlier this week. Video from the segment is below:
Waving both distinctive, double-triangle Nepalese flags and American flags, the local Nepalese community celebrated the Nepali New Year this afternoon with a parade through downtown Boulder. "It's just wonderful," said Boulder's Narayan Shrestha, who founded the annual Nepal parade.
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Penfield head coach John Schembri acknowledges the girls lacrosse players in the crowd that had won their own sectional title earlier in the day during the Section V Class A championship game at St. John Fisher College, Tuesday, May 29, 2018. No. 2 seed Penfield won the Class A title with a 9-8 win over No. 1 seed Fairport . ADRIAN KRAUS
Kei Nishikori defeated Taiwan’s Jason Jung in straight sets on Friday to advance to the final of the RBC Tennis Championships, an ATP Challenger Tour event in Dallas.
Nishikori beat No. 234 Jung 6-4, 6-4 at the T Bar M Racquet Club. He will face American Mackenzie McDonald in his first Challenger Tour final since 2010.
“My performance is improving day by day,” Nishikori said. “But I have to play better than I did today to win (Saturday’s final).”
The 28-year-old Nishikori broke his opponent’s serve in the ninth game of the first set, when it was tied 4-4, and wrapped up the match in 1 hour, 19 minutes.
“I thought that these two weeks (competing in second-tier events) were training opportunities. I wasn’t expecting anything from myself,” he stated.
New Food Review: Salt Craft
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Remarkably innovative chef Matt Greco has created a full-service neighborhood spot with all outdoor seating. Salt Craft—which opened in mid-April in a converted house (the interior is now one big kitchen and bakery)—features a modern American menu. (White corn polenta loaded with asparagus and topped with two plump poached eggs makes for a comforting breakfast.) A young father who left the East Coast to become the executive chef at The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards, Greco is visibly energized by his new project. His signature shaved lamb pastrami with pickled onions encircled thick triangles of toasty house-baked marbled rye. A slow-roasted pork loin was nearly as tender as the accompanying prunes and butter beans, while squid-ink pasta with clams, although a tad too sea-salty, had an amazing chew. 377 St. Mary’s St., Pleasanton, (925) 425-9716, saltcraftpleasanton.com. Open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. $$$$
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New Delhi: Karti Chidambaram, the son of former Union Minister P Chidambaram, must join investigation in the corruption case in which he has been named, the Supreme Court said on Monday.
The businessman, who is also a Congress member, should appear before the CBI for questioning and cannot travel abroad, the court said. The matter will be heard again on Friday.
Karti Chidambaram — who claims the allegations against him are politically motivated — had been summoned twice by the CBI for questioning, on May 18 and then on July 21. He had asked the agency for a reprieve, contending that he approached the Madras High Court challenging the case against him and the CBI should wait for the verdict.
Karti Chidambaram as an accused in connection with foreign investment clearances to a media company. The allegation is that Karti Chidambaram’s company facilitated clearances to INX Media in 2008 for kickbacks.
Interestingly, Peter Mukerjea and Indrani Mukerjea controlled 50 percent INX Media.
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) – Regions Bank says it is building a 75,000-square-foot operations center that could open by early 2019 Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
The bank announced the project Monday, saying it will create 91 new jobs. That will bring Regions’ total employment to 420 in the Hattiesburg area.
Employees will move from three current locations in Hattiesburg into the new center, which will house a mortgage division serving customers in the Southeast, Texas and the Midwest.
Regions – based in Birmingham, Alabama – says it is investing $23 million in the project. The state of Mississippi is providing $1 million for site preparation, and Hattiesburg and Lamar County are providing other incentives.
Regions is the fourth-largest bank in the Hattiesburg area, with 13.2 percent of overall deposits, according to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.
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The DJ, real name Tim Bergling, admitted to struggling with anxiety, alcohol problems and his physical health throughout his career, and claimed he told his management he wanted to quit during his heyday.
Avicii was hospitalised in New York in 2013 following “a searing pain” in his abdomen while on tour.
He also suffered from acute pancreatitis and had his gallbladder and appendix removed in 2014.
Despite his health problems at the time, Avicii claimed he told his team that he needed to stop his in-demand job before it killed him.
In the documentary, which followed the artist for four years, he divulged: “I have said, ‘Like, I'm going to die'. I have said it so many times. And so I don't want to hear that I should entertain the thought of doing another gig.”
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Around 100 dogs gathered in Greenwich Park in London.
The Sausage Walk London and it was founded by Grace Ang-Lygate and her dachshund Mildred.
This winter’s walk had an incredible snowy backdrop.
Sausage Walks take place every 3-4 months.
Every 3-4 months sausage dog owners in London take their pups for a mass walk.
It's called the Sausage Walk London and it was founded by Grace Ang-Lygate and her dachshund Mildred.
For this winter's walk, around 100 dogs gathered in Greenwich Park walking with an incredible snowy backdrop.
All walk ended with a group visit to the nearest pub.
The walk is organised on Facebook and Twitter with the hashtag #SausageWalkLondon.
Click through the slideshow to see a few buildings that have come down in the Capital Region this year . The historic building at 48 Hudson Avenue is stabilized before demolition of 50 Hudson is started on Wednesday Aug. 17, 2016 in Albany, N.Y. less Click through the slideshow to see a few buildings that have come down in the Capital Region this year .
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A. J. Range scored 18 points for the Junction City Blue Jays ( 4-13 ) from his post position, but it wasn’t enough as Topeka West defeated the Blue Jays 63-50 in the capitol city on Tuesday night.
Junction City coach Nate Schmitt noted when the Blue Jays get him the ball Range does a fantastic job. “We were doing that early on in the game. We were sticking to the game plan, we were having some success. He’s a college basketball player, he’s 6’4, over 200 pounds and when he gets the ball he does a pretty good job of scoring it. I just wish that we could get it to him more, but I thought he did an excellent job.
In the girls varsity game Topeka West rolled past Junction City ( 3-14 ) 51-35 . The Chargers outscored Junction CIty 26-15 in the second half to break open that game. Ally McKenzie led the Lady Jays with 15 points.
Junction City teams play at Seaman on Friday night.
In this digital world, there is a beauty in ­getting back to basics. Which is why I’ve come to participate in a cyanotype workshop led by photographer Elisabeth Scheder-Bieschin in her studio at Ridley Road Market in Dalston, east London.
Cyanotype is the photographic printing process discovered by Sir John Herschel, a scientist, in 1842 as a means to reproduce diagrams. It creates a cyan blue silhouette when an object is placed on a reactive surface and develops in UV light – a blueprint. Herschel inspired his friend, Anna Atkins, a botanist, who made cyanotype images of the flora she collected, earning her place as a founding mother of photography.
Present-day Ridley Road Market is full of African and Caribbean ­flavours – home to yams, breadfruit, plantain, a spectrum of peppers and the plumpest okra. Tripe, pigs’ trotters, crispy dehydrated “stockfish” and even giant live snails line up to be chosen.
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) - A Latino lawmaker in Virginia is being criticized for his work for an immigration detention center.
Del. Alfonso Lopez is a Democrat who has represented a South Arlington district with a significant Hispanic population since 2012.
The Washington Post reports that Latino activists are demanding that he apologize and be stripped of his leadership position in the General Assembly because of his work for Immigration Centers of America, which operates a detection center in Farmville.
According to Lopez's financial disclosure reports, he was paid more than $5,000 in 2014 and more than $10,000 a year in 2015 and 2016 by ICA.
Lopez, a U.S.-born son of a Venezuelan immigrant, said in a statement that he is proud of his heritage and is "open, honest and a fierce advocate" for his community.
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Its always one of the most competitive track meets every year, and a great warm up for the State Tournament in just over a month. The Marilyn Sepulveda hosted the best high school track and field athletes on Monday at UNM.
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NEW DELHI, Aug 14 (Reuters) - India's trade deficit narrowed to $11.45 billion in July from a month ago, following a slowdown in merchandise imports, government data showed on Monday.
The trade shortfall was $12.96 billion in June.
Asia's third-largest economy imported goods worth $33.99 billion last month, up 15.42 percent from a year ago. The figure was lower than imports of $36.52 billion in June.
Gold imports, however, in July nearly doubled from last year to $2.1 billion. Merchandise exports for July came in at $22.54 billion, up 3.94 percent year-on-year. (Reporting by Rajesh Kumar Singh)
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NORTH ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MO (KTVI) – It is a sad statistic to start a new year. St. Louis County logged its first homicide of 2017 just twenty minutes into it. On January 1, 2017, at approximately 12:20 AM, St. Louis County Police responded to the 5200 block of Jamestown Bay Court for a call for a shooting. Officers arrived and found a man dead after having been shot several times.
An investigation revealed that a disturbance had occurred within the victim’s residence just prior to shots being fired and that the suspect and victim knew each other. There is no suspect description.
The victim has not yet been identified.
The incident is being investigated by the St. Louis County Police Department’s Bureau of Crimes Against Persons.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Solaris Oilfield Infrastructure Inc
* Solaris Oilfield Infrastructure Inc announces second quarter 2017 results
* Q2 revenue $13.4 million versus I/B/E/S view $12.3 million
* Solaris Oilfield Infrastructure Inc qtrly earnings per share of Class A common stock $0.01
* Solaris Oilfield Infrastructure Inc - expects to end year with a system count between 68 to 72 systems, up from previous outlook of 60 to 64 systems
* Q2 earnings per share view $0.08 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Mumbai, May 30 (IANS) Former India captain Anup Kumar suffered a fall from grace as he commanded a mere Rs 30 lakh at the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 6 auction here on Wednesday.
Anup, who led India to a record third World Cup title in 2016, will represent the Jaipur Pink Panthers this season.
He had commanded a price of Rs 56.65 lakh last season, while being retained for the fifth consecutive time by the U Mumba franchise. However, he was not retained this season following a run of poor form.
Anup, who made his international debut at the 2010 Asian Games, won the title the same year and retained it in 2014.
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Playing a pop-friendly brand of country-rock indebted to The Eagles, Restless Heart was one of the most popular country bands of the late '80s and early '90s, scoring numerous hits on the country and contemporary charts. With superb harmonies and their distinctive hybrid sound, the band charted more than fifteen Top 10 singles on the country music charts, with six Number Ones including: "I'll Still be Loving You," "The Bluest Eyes in Texas," "When She Cries," and many more. This show also features an exclusive opening performance by acoustic songstress and Schauer favorite Laura Joy, whose percussive finger picking and buoyant voice have graced audiences from as far as the Sun Belt to the streets of Manhattan.
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April 5 Enforcer Gold Corp:
* Enforcer Gold announces non-brokered private placement
* Announced its intent to complete a non-brokered private placement financing for gross proceeds of up to $2 million
* As per offering, company expects to issue up to 4 million flow-through shares at a price of $0.25 per flow through share
* Proceeds from sale of flow-through shares will be used for Canadian exploration expenses, to be renounced for current taxation year
* As per offering, company also expects to issue up to 5 million units at a price of $0.20 per unit Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Chatelherault Country Park will provide a stunning backdrop to a new outdoor obstacle race for all ages this weekend.
South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture (SLLC) have organised 1k and 5k courses for children plus a full 10k route for adults.
And the new Mud Madness races will take place on Sunday, October 8.
The adult course will take runners through Chatelherault Country Park, uphill and downhill, with various obstacles including some of the River Avon.
Youngsters aged under 12 can enjoy the junior 1k on the front field of the country park, while the junior 5k will be a smaller version of the adult route including some obstacles for 12-15-year-olds.
The inaugural Mud Madness event has a start time of 10am for adults.
The junior 1k and 5k events will start at noon.
Get along tomorrow to watch all the fun and excitement.
Go to www.slleisureandculture.co.uk for more details.
On Wednesday, June 14 at 12:15 - part of the Music @ 12:15 concert series - Quintagious returns. One of Toronto's most celebrated small ensembles, the thoughtfully curated woodwind quintet features Lauren Yeomans on flute, Ron Cohen Mann on oboe, Marc Blouin on clarinet, Iris Krizmanic on horn, and Kevin Harris on bassoon.
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Police, fire and ambulance calls
9:11 a.m. Steamboat Springs Police Department officers responded to a motor vehicle crash near the intersection of Central Park Drive and Mount Werner Road.
3:55 p.m. Routt County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a suspicious incident at the Walton Peak trailhead near mile marker 148 on U.S. Highway 40.
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Hillary Clinton’s score-settling, Dem-rattling book tour only getting started
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The Hillary Clinton road show is only just beginning.
While the 2016 Democratic presidential nominee spent the last week doing TV interviews and even signing books at a Manhattan Barnes & Noble, that was political prologue – to the extended book tour that formally kicks off Monday evening.
The former secretary of state will take the stage at Washington, D.C.’s Warner Theater sometime after 7 p.m. ET for what’s being described as a “conversation about a story that’s personal, raw, detailed and surprisingly funny.”
It might not be so funny for Democrats already fretting about the tensions that Clinton’s return to the spotlight has stirred up.
Former Bill Clinton pollster Doug Schoen, also a Fox News contributor, said last week that it’s “time for her to step off the stage, find something productive to do and stop pointing fingers.” – READ MORE
A judge has ruled Gov. John Bel Edwards’ office complied with Louisiana’s public records law in responding to an environmental group’s request for documents about an oil pipeline project.
State District Court Judge Wilson Fields refused Friday to order Edwards’ office to conduct another search for records requested by the Louisiana Bucket Brigade.
The group asked for records of meetings or communications between Edwards’ staff and representatives of companies building the Bayou Bridge pipeline in south Louisiana.
Edwards’ office said a search error initially prevented it from finding emails about a January 2017 meeting between Edwards and former U.S. Sen. Mary Landrieu, a consultant for one of the pipeline companies.
A Bucket Brigade lawyer argued the mistake suggests a broader search could turn up additional records.
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April 20 Tata Steel Ltd:
* based on review and pursuant to existing shareholders approval, board approved issue of debt securities of up to rs. 9,000 crore
* funds will primarily be deployed towards re-financing existing debt, capex/working capital requirements and general corporate purposes
* rs. 9,000 crore in form either of non-convertible debentures on private placement basis or foreign currency
* board of directors also authorized finance committee of board to determine and approve timing and terms of such issue of securities Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
"TheIrony Of Life,When Those Who Gave You The Best Memories Becomes Your Worse Memories"
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FLINT, Mich. — Flint's mayor is poised to make a recommendation on where the Michigan city should get its drinking water on the long term, following a crisis that left the supply contaminated with lead.
Karen Weaver plans to make the announcement Tuesday.
She said last year that the city of 100,000 residents would stick with a plan to draw from a pipeline to Lake Huron that is still under construction. But she has been reevaluating that decision, partly to fulfil a requirement so Flint can receive $100 million in federal funding to address the man-made disaster.
Flint currently gets treated water from a Detroit-area system.
The Lake Metroparks is inviting the public to celebrate the changing of the seasons with an afternoon of free activities for the whole family at the Colors of Fall Open House from noon to 4 p.m., Oct. 8, at Penitentiary Glen Reservation, 8668 Kirtland-Chardon Road in Kirtland.
Attendees can journey through fall colors on miniature steam trains from 1 to 3 p.m., weather permitting; play games and complete other activities to learn about autumn. They also can hear about how wildlife prepares for the coming season during a wildlife presentation and hike one of the many park trails.
The fall art show –“Bringing the Outdoors In: The Art of Landscapes” — will also be open for viewing.
For more information about the Colors of Fall Open House, visit lakemetroparks.com or call 440-256-1404.
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Warrington chief Tony Smith insisted their current position meant their second Easter victory was vital to the Wolves’ ambitions for the year.
Smith saw his side scrape to a narrow victory over Huddersfield, eventually winning 26-24.
It was a win that moved Warrington to within two points of the top eight, a fact that hadn’t avoided Smith’s attention.
“It was ugly but it was two points,” he said.
“It wasn’t the prettiest of games by a long shot but we hung on.
“It’s been a while I would suggest since we won both our games over Easter so, because of where we are placed in the table, it was probably important to pick up the two points.
“In terms of performance it was very much a second-game-over-Easter performance from both teams. The big men looked tired today and came up with some stuff they normally don’t come up with.”
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Rick Ross returned to the stage on Sunday (March 18) for the first time following his hospitalization earlier this month. The rapper was in good spirits at The Light in Las Vegas where he led the crowd in a “free Meek Mill!” chant, filled glasses with champagne and put on an energized show, according to TMZ.
Related: Rick Ross Joins ‘Free Meek Mill’ Protest in Philadelphia
In between songs, the rapper reportedly could be found taking sips from a bottle of Luc Belaire Rose and was nice enough to share his drink with some ladies in the front row.
The performance marked Ross’ first time on stage since he was hospitalized after being found unresponsive in his Miami home in early March.
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MOSCOW (AP) — The head of Russia's top domestic security agency is rejecting allegations of interference in the U.S. election.
Alexander Bortnikov, the director of the Federal Security Service (FSB), the main KGB successor agency, said Thursday that he discussed claims of Russian meddling in the U.S. presidential vote with John Brennan when he led the CIA.
Bortnikov reaffirmed that "Russia has never interfered and won't interfere in sovereign nations' affairs."
The statement carried by Russian news agencies Thursday was the latest in a stream of denials issued by Russian officials in response to the meddling accusations.
Bortnikov said that despite Russia-U.S. tensions he and his agency have maintained contacts with U.S. counterparts on Syria and the fight against terrorism. He said Russia and the U.S. share information about potential terror threats.
(WTNH)–A Russian computer hacker known as one of the most notorious criminal spammers is now behind bars in Connecticut. The Hartford Courant reports Peter Levashov was turned over on Friday to FBI detectives in New Haven.
He was arrested in April while vacationing in Spain.
U.S. authorities had asked for him to be detained on charges of fraud and unauthorized interception of electronic communications.
It was not made clear why he is being prosecuted in Connecticut.
The 37-year-old is accused of running a network of more than 100,000 infected devices used to distribute viruses, ransomware, phishing emails and other spam attacks.
What-a-wedding!Imagine being at Whataburger on a Saturday night and suddenly "Here Comes the Bride"starts playing, and then you see a bride and groom.That's exactly what one couple did.A couple in Alvin celebrated, in a true Texas manner, their wedding with the good company of Whataburger!The two were married this past Saturday and took to social media saying, "to officially make our wedding day the best it could be we had to make one stop before heading home."Apparently, this was the first place they actually ate together, so they wanted it to be the first place they ate together as man and wife.
Now that we’ve finally gotten out of 2016, we find ourselves left with a lot of loose ends.
That was a tumultuous year both on and off TV, but 2017 could very well be full of promise…
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You can check out the Star Wars stickers in the video below or the image above and overall they look pretty great. They seem to have a much better quality than the Stranger Things AR stickers that we've seen previews of before and are also being released today. And they look way better than that Snapchat Star Wars Lens.
To add these stickers to your photos or videos, just open the camera app, switch to AR Stickers mode, select which sticker pack you'd like to use and the drop the stickers into the scene. You can then resize them and move them around and they'll also interact with whatever else is in the image.
The new AR Stickers are rolling out to Pixel users over the next few days and Google says more sticker packs will be released in the future.
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A group looking to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., in Kansas City supports naming the new Kansas City International Airport after the Civil Rights leader.
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Letting your weight creep up between your twenties and fifties triples the risk of developing cancer of the stomach and oesophagus Men and women who pile on the pounds during the course of their lives are three times more likely to succumb to a deadly type of cancer, research shows. Those who go from being overweight in their 20s to obese in their 50s are at far higher risk of tumours in the oesophagus and stomach.
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Legislative committees approved legislation that would steer more newly-hired school employees into 401(k)-only retirement plans.
The bills OK'd Wednesday would require the Office of Retirement Services to offer the option between a hybrid pension and 401(k) plan or a defined contribution plan on or after Feb. 1.
It also would enroll workers in the 401(k)-only plan unless they choose otherwise within 75 days, and would create a trigger to close the hybrid plan if funding fell under 85 percent.
Nick Ciaramitaro, chairman of a coalition of public-sector labor unions, opposed the Senate bill. He says people's economic lives are on the line and those affected haven't had the chance to fully review the language of the legislation.
The bills are being discussed in both chambers.
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April 24 (Reuters) - Learning Technologies Group PLC :
* PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF PEOPLEFLUENT FOR $150 MILLION
* CONSIDERATION AND TRANSACTION COSTS FOR ACQUISITION ARE INTENDED TO BE FUNDED BY PLACING OF NEW SHARES RAISING ABOUT £80 MILLION
* CONSIDERATION, TRANSACTION COSTS FOR ACQUISITION INTENDED TO BE FUNDED UP TO C.$48 MILLION (C.£35 MILLION) IN INCREMENTAL DEBT FINANCING Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reuters.Briefs@thomsonreuters.com)
The White House is asking for more time to work on a mining industry lawsuit with Murray Energy. The “Gazette” reported over the weekend that lawyers on both sides requested another 90 days to continue working out a deal. The lawsuit is over a federal rule that strengthens enforcement at coal operations with repeated safety violations.
SAO PAULO, March 27 Cia Siderúrgica Nacional SA, Brazil's No. 2 listed flat steelmaker, said on Monday that it would miss a regulatory deadline to file fourth-quarter results in the face of an internal reorganization plan.
CSN said in a securities filing that unaudited net revenue rose 1 percent in the fourth quarter from the previous three months. Adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization - a gauge of operational profit known as EBITDA - also rose 1 percent in the period. (Reporting by Guillermo Parra-Bernal; Writing by Alonso Soto)
Leeds United were dealt a Championship play-off blow after suffering a 1-0 defeat at home against Wolves
Garry Monk's men have slid out of the play-off spots with just three games to go, while Fulham and Sheffield Wednesday are their main rivals for 5th and 6th place.
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DEMOCRATS AND POLITICS: Are you a White man? Is it funny when you die? Democrats in a public, political meeting cheer and laugh at the mention of the increased number of white men committing suicide. “About which other ethno-cultural community is it permitted to laugh and clap when they die by their own hands in larger numbers?”
Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force, Osisioma Ngwa Division Aba, have arrested a suspected robber, Onuoha Agbai, for allegedly conspiring with others now at large to rob Uche Kalu and Uzoechie Nweke.
After robbing the victims, Agbai and his gang shot each of them on the leg without knowing that the victims recognised him and later reported to the Police.
It was gathered that the suspect who lives at Onyembi Street, Aba, is a notorious criminal who had been on the wanted list of the State Police Command.
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March 29 Sonoma Pharmaceuticals Inc
* Sonoma pharmaceuticals receives u.s. Fda clearance of Loyon skin descaler for relief of scaling associated with various dermatoses
* U.S. Commercialization via Sonoma's dermatology division Intraderm Pharmaceuticals' 30-plus-person direct sales team is slated for summer 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The Wallaceburg Red Devils will play the Elora Mohawks in a Western Conference semifinal in the Ontario Jr. 'B' Lacrosse League.
The fourth-seeded Red Devils beat the Hamilton Bengals in a five-game quarter-final. The second-seeded Mohawks swept the Niagara Thunderhawks.
Elora was 17-3-0 in the regular season and Wallaceburg was 16-4-0. The Red Devils won 10-8 in their lone meeting.
The schedule hadn't been set by Tuesday night.
The top-seeded Six Nations Rebels will face the sixth-seeded Orangeville Northmen in the other semifinal. The Northmen ousted the third-seeded Windsor Clippers in five games.
Former Chatham Maroons captain Noah Bushnell led the Clippers with 21 points in the series. He's tied for fourth in playoff scoring.
Three Red Devils are in the top 20 in playoff scoring. Kyle Dawson and Marshall Powless are tied for 12th with 17 points apiece, and Sidney Powless is tied for 17th with 16 points.
STOCKHOLM: Around 70 asylum seekers were evacuated from their accommodation in southern Sweden on Wednesday after a suspected arson attack, police said.
Police in the town of Karlshamn said there were no reported injuries but one person was arrested, suspected of starting the fire that destroyed major parts of the complex.
According to a witness, the fire was a result of an attempted suicide where a resident set fire to furniture after his asylum application was rejected.
Sweden, with a population of 10 million people, reversed many years of generous immigration policy in late 2015 by introducing tougher border controls and immigration laws.
In 2015 more than 160,000 people sought asylum in the country, most of them from Africa and the Middle East.
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During the last couple of years, several asylum centres have been burned down in suspected arson attacks.
(Reporting by Mansour Yosufzai, Johan Sennero,; Editing by Neville Dalton)
NATO's chief says the military alliance would be concerned if reports that Russia has violated a Cold War-era treaty by deploying a cruise missile prove true.
U.S. intelligence agencies have assessed that the missile became operational late last year, possibly violating the 1987 Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty on the development and testing of cruise missiles.
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said Wednesday that "compliance with arms control agreements is of great importance and especially when it comes to treaties covering nuclear weapons."
He said that "any non-compliance of Russia with the INF Treaty would be a serious concern for the alliance."
His remarks in Brussels came before chairing the first meeting of NATO defense ministers with U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis.
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That's when the place really heated up. Beth Hart performed lead vocals and Aerosmith singer Steven Tyler joined in with some trademark high notes and background vocals.
Earlier in the evening Tyler performed Aerosmith's version of the Tiny Bradshaw number 'Train Kept A-Rollin" and the Yardbirds' 'Shapes of Things." Read more here.
BRIEF-Apollo Endosurgery files for stock shelf offering of ‍​up to $17.3 mln
* Apollo Endosurgery inc files for stock shelf offering of ‍​up to $17.3 million - sec filing Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
This shocking footage shows a young child being towed through snow on a sledge by a man in his 4x4.
Onlookers filmed the youngster wearing a helmet sat on a red plastic sledge as a black Mitsubishi L200 whizzes past, dragging the child behind.
A woman filming the incident calls out to the child, who then looks towards the camera in the village of Ley Hill near Chesham, Buckinghamshire.
Another person standing by the side of the road laughs as the young boy is pulled past.
The car carries on driving towards the end of the road and stops at a junction, where the footage then ends.
This shocking footage shows a young child being towed through snow by a sledge connected to a 4x4 using a piece of rope
LONDON, April 5 JP Morgan said on Wednesday that Michele Colocci will rejoin the investment bank from rival Morgan Stanley to co-lead Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) industry coverage with Harry Hampson.
He will also co-head healthcare investment banking globally along with Jeff Stute, an internal memo from the bank said.
Colocci, who will start at JP Morgan in London in July, is leaving his role as global co-head of healthcare investment banking and chairman of EMEA mergers and acquisitions at Morgan Stanley. (Reporting by Dasha Afanasieva; editing by Jason Neely)
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The chairman of the Dona Ana Republican Party is facing questions Monday morning for a Facebook post.
The paragraph rant says in part that “violent, leftist protesters are getting exactly what they asked for.”
The Dona Ana Republican Party Facebook page later commented on the post, saying this was not referring to the riots over the weekend.
We called Jimenez looking for comment and left a message. We have yet to hear back.
State Chief Deputy Fire Marshal Ricky Davis will come to Starkville to deliver over 200 smoke detectors to Starkville Fire Station 1 on Tuesday, April 18, at 11 a.m. Davis is distributing the free smoke alarms to different fire departments throughout Mississippi. Each alarm has a 10-year battery that is designed to fit only the alarms.
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A former co-owner of the Fairgrounds Diner in Carlisle diner was sentenced Wednesday to one year and one day in federal prison for income tax evasion.
U.S. Attorney David Freed said Hussein understated his income and taxes due for 2011 through 2015, resulting in a tax underpayment of about $139,293.
Federal investigators determined Hussein, a native of Egypt who is a naturalized U.S. citizen, used his position as the co-owner/manager of the diner to siphon money from the business and wire it to his family in Egypt. He didn't report that cash to the IRS.
U.S. District Court Judge John E. Jones III ordered Hussein to make restitution in that amount to the Internal Revenue Service.
Hussein, 49, had asked the judge, in a document filed by his attorney in February, not to send him to prison. As a father of five, his attorney argued, he was too important to the financial health of his family to be locked up, and should instead be senteced to probation..
CARBONDALE, Pa. (AP) - Authorities say a staff member and three residents were treated for smoke inhalation after a fire at a Pennsylvania nursing home.
Crews dispatched to Creekside Health and Rehabilitation Center in Carbondale at about 9 p.m. Friday reported heavy smoke in and around the laundry room.
Chief Chris Pezak told The (Scranton) Times-Tribune that the fire department called for all 71 residents to be evacuated, and they were moved to unaffected parts of the building.
The smoke originated from an industrial gas dryer. Pezak said "It could have been a lot worse."
Information from: The Times-Tribune, http://thetimes-tribune.com/
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Residents across the East Midlands can expect a cloudy day with outbreaks of rain.
It will be mostly dry further east with brighter periods at times, although the rain edging east towards midnight.
Tonight the cloud and outbreaks of rain will gradually clear eastwards overnight, to become clearer by dawn with a few showers following from the west.
Tomorrow looks better, with sunny spells and scattered showers.
Some people are getting coal in their stocking this year, but not you! You can win a stuffed stocking from Mix 96.5 that is filled to the brim! Each stocking will have:
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With the 2017 NFL Draft around the corner, former NFL scout Bucky Brooks and Around The NFL 's Conor Orr are breaking down the biggest areas of need for every team in the NFL, division by division. Below is Bucky's look at the AFC West.
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LONDON, April 5 Lloyds Banking Group plans to close a further 100 branches resulting in the loss of over 200 jobs, according to the Unite trade union.
The union said in a statement on Wednesday Britain's biggest mortgage lender plans to close 54 Lloyds branches, 22 Halifax branches and 24 Bank of Scotland branches.
"The continuous stream of branch closures announced by the UK's retail bank branches appears to show no signs of ending," said Rob MacGregor, Unite national officer.
A spokesman for Lloyds was not immediately available to comment. (Reporting By Andrew MacAskill, Editing by Lawrence White)
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Russia has deployed a ground-based cruise missile in violation of a Cold War era treaty, US officials have told reporters. The SSC-8 missile has reportedly been in development for many years. "The issue now is the things are deployed and it's an even greater violation of the INF treaty [the 1987 Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty]," an unnamed US official told Reuters. Russia has previously denied violating the treaty.
We’ve all been guilty of making a clichéd New Year’s resolution about improving our health and fitness and then failing to so much as sign up for a gym membership. This year, some of your favorite luxury hotels and resorts are stepping in to help. Rolling out an impressive selection of retreats, these hotels will inspire you to commit to your fitness goals and give you the tools to maintain them well into 2018. (Plus, if your traveling partner isn’t interested in working up a sweat, there are plenty of other distractions—from luxe guest rooms to expansive spas—for both of you to enjoy.)
The following 10 hotels are hosting wellness retreats between January and March 2018, featuring everything from yoga, surfing, and hot new fitness classes to expert panels and nutrition sessions designed to help you embrace the new year and the new you.
A man was hurt on the Henry Goodrich offshore drilling rig on Saturday, the Canada-Newfoundland Offshore Petroleum Board reports.
In a statement released Monday afternoon, the board said it was notified by Husky Energy that an employee lost his footing while "conducting routine maintenance" and fell to the deck, suffering unspecified injuries.
The board's statement said the man was treated by the rig's medic, and was conscious and alert the entire time. He was then taken by medevac to a St. John's hospital, where he is being treated for his injuries.
Husky Energy is investigating the accident, the board said, and implemented a "rig-wide safety stand-down" after it happened. The statement said the board is monitoring Husky's investigation.
The Henry Goodrich is drilling at the North Amethyst site on the eastern edge of the White Rose oil field, about 350 kilometres southeast of St. John's.
You have lots of big ideas and even bigger expectations of yourself but today’s Sun-Pluto link warns there are forces at work that could upset your plans. Think of it as the universe’s way of getting you to slow down and think more clearly.
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — UEFA will re-examine an investigation into Paris Saint-Germain's finances which was closed last month.
UEFA says judges on its club finance monitoring panel will review a decision by investigators that PSG's accounts to June 2017 complied with "Financial Fair Play" rules.
The rules oversee spending on transfers and wages by all clubs which qualify for the Champions League and Europa League. UEFA can exclude clubs in serious cases.
The review adds pressure on the French champions which UEFA asked last month to raise cash selling players before its latest financial year closed last weekend.
PSG then sold midfielder Javier Pastore to Roma last week for 24.5 million euros ($28.6 million) to help balance accounts made lopsided by the world-record deal to buy Neymar from Barcelona last August.
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UEFA investigators also said Qatar-owned PSG overstated the market value of sponsor deals from the emirate.
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Paris Saint-Germain’s Neymar scores their second goal.
Neymar scored his 18th Ligue 1 goal as Paris St Germain extended their lead to 11 points with a 3-0 win at Lille on Saturday.
The Brazil striker fired home with a superb free kick after Yuri Berchiche had opened the scoring on the stroke of halftime, with Giovani Lo Celso sealing a straightforward victory in the closing stages.
The win put PSG on 62 points from 24 games with second-placed Olympique de Marseille, who hammered Metz 6-3 away on Friday, on 51.
Lille are 17th on 25 points, one point above safety.
PSG went ahead in the 45th minute when Berchiche netted with a low shot after the Lille defence had failed to clear Edinson Cavani's cross.
Neymar, who was doubtful after taking a knock earlier this week, doubled the tally with a 17-metre free kick into the top corner.
Lo Celso then scored his first Ligue 1 goal with a fine lob over Mike Maignan in the 87th.
SACRAMENTO (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday evening's drawing of the California Lottery's "Daily Derby" game were:
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MEDINA, Ohio -- Suspicious person and vehicle, Sturbridge Drive: Police investigated a suspicious person call at 11:31 p.m. March 18. It was determined that the man was parked and talking on his phone. No citations were reported.
Speeding, Ledgewood Drive: A 25-year-old man was cited for speeding at 6:18 a.m. March 19. No further information was available at the time of the report.
Suspicion, North Court Street: A group of people were told to move along by police at 11:03 p.m. March 18 after they were found in a "dark parking lot, behind a truck, talking," reports said. No arrests or citations were reported.
Drugs, West Washington Street: Police reported a found bag of marijuana at 8:58 p.m. March 18. No further information was available at the time of the report.
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A 31-year-old man has been brought to hospital after he was stabbed downtown early Monday morning.
Around 4 a.m., police got a call about an altercation that started inside Le Windsor, an event space on Peel Street above René-Lévesque Boulevard.
There were a number of people involved, police say. During the conflict, the man was stabbed in the upper body.
He was brought to hospital and is expected to survive.
Later in the morning, police had strung red tape just past the front entrance, next to a reception desk in front of one of the ballrooms.
Police spokesman Const. Manuel Couture said several people were detained, but they have since been released.
Minister of State for Interior Baligh ur Rehman has said, “Registration of seminaries has been initiated in all provinces.”
He further said, “Incidents of terrorism have been reduced because of National Action Plan has been implemented in its true form.”
Regarding hate speeches he said, “Action is being taken against hate speeches and misuse of loudspeakers.”
Golladay (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Carolina.
Golladay hasn't practiced since last Wednesday and hasn't logged a full practice since Week 3. His continued absence leaves TJ Jones as the No. 3 receiver behind Golden Tate and Marvin Jones.
Police Appeal for Information on Merewether Brawl Police are appealing for anyone who has information about a brawl which broke out in Merewether earlier this month. An argument between two groups of men broke out in the …
97 Year Old Redhead Man Breaks Elderly Wife’s Neck A 97 year old Redhead man is facing domestic violence charges after allegedly pushing his wife to the ground during an argument last night. The 80 year old woman fractured …
And drumrolls, please. Because we are shook. Team MensXP is SHOOK. Even my mom is shook.
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But there's more. Filmfare.com just reported that Virat & Anushka will be following up their grand wedding in Tuscany, Italy, with an even grander reception in aamchi Mumbai. And the date just couldn't be any perfect.
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Come December 21st in the presence of who's who of the entertainment and cricket world — #Virushka's reception will be held for the entire city to watch. Why 21st? Because team India has a match lined up in Mumbai on the 22nd of December for which the entire team will be in town.
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Can't wait to see what Virat & Anushka choose to wear for their wedding.
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Here's wishing the power-couple a blockbuster life!
April 15--Santa Rosa firefighters are suing the city in federal court, claiming they've been systematically cheated out of overtime for years. The city's 118 unionized firefighters say the city is improperly calculating their overtime pay, and they now want to recoup their losses for the past three years, plus interest, costs and attorney's fees.
Start the conversation, or Read more at FireHouse.com.
The advisory was announced Friday because both areas are expected to see high levels of fine soot in the air known as PM 2.5. The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality is advising residents to limit outdoor activity on Saturday and Sunday, especially children, the elderly and those with respiratory problems. Residents are encouraged to drive only when necessary, use public transit or carpool and avoid using leaf blowers or off-road vehicles.
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Ina Schakaraschwili holds her glasses in place during a solar eclipse at the University of Denver's Chamberlain Observatory in this May 20, 2012 file photo
The total solar eclipse is Aug. 21, and the American Astronomical Society wants to make sure you view the event safely and don't fall victim to buying an unsafe or fraudulent product.
For a list of reputable vendors to buy your solar filters, glasses, and viewers, just click this link to visit the AAS site.
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BERLIN May 2 A deal on reforms struck between Greece and its lenders is an "important intermediate step", a spokesman for the German Finance Ministry said on Tuesday, adding that more clarity was, however, still needed on issues like Greece's primary surplus.
"The ongoing second review of the aid programme for Greece has not yet been completed," the spokesman said.
"The work continues. The aim is that the programme review can be completed in the Eurogroup on May 22," he added. (Reporting by Rene Wagner; Writing by Michelle Martin; Editing by Madeline Chambers)
Chris Harris and Aqib Talib are two of the best cornerbacks in the NFL, according to one of their peers.
Darius Slay, who plays for the Lions, posted a list on Twitter of who he believes are the top four cornerbacks in the league today:
My top 5 CB’s in the nfl but not in order…..
1.@AqibTalib21
2.@RSherman_25
3.@P2
4.@ChrisHarrisJr
5.can be a lot of of guys Them 4 guys been doin it for the longest on the highest level…. u can’t disrespect them guys like that.. — Darius Slay (@_bigplayslay23) January 30, 2018
Seahawks defensive back Richard Sherman and Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson are the two other players who made Slay’s list.
Slay said there are “a lot of guys” who could be considered the fifth-best cornerback in the NFL. One could make an argument that Slay belongs on the list — the sixth-year corner recorded eight interceptions last season.
Kimberly Ellis, who supported Clinton in 2016, is one of many Democrats sledding in the narrative groove laid down by Sanders’s 2016 campaign. The senator from Vermont is a problem for Democrats not because he is a lefty, but because he is a serial sower of fantasy and discord. An intra-party fight over single-payer health care, which some Sanders acolytes are determined to wage, is a horrible misallocation of Democratic capital when democracy and decency are under assault from the White House and Obamacare is still at risk from both ends of Pennsylvania Avenue.
Two infants were injured in an apartment fire in South Memphis on Friday afternoon.
The fire sparked around 2 p.m. at Longview Gardens, an apartment complex near the corner of East Dison Avenue and South Orleans Street.
Memphis Fire Department responded to the scene and were able to put the fire out.
First responders took the two children to Le Bonheur Children's Hospital--one is in critical condition; the other is in non-critical condition.
The children are both 3 months old. They were being watched by their grandmother, according to witnesses at the scene.
Family members also say a man ran through the flames to save disabled children in the apartment.
Family says this man ran into the flames to save disabled children in the home #WMC5 pic.twitter.com/6XEnw58ltb — Chris Luther (@cluther_wmc5) October 6, 2017
Tonight at 5, WMC Action News 5's Chris Luther has the story of one neighbor who is being called a hero for saving children from the fire.
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Bracing for St. Patrick's Day — March 16
Many Waterloo Region taxpayers are appalled and outraged at the sense of entitlement and selfishness displayed by Paris Kiani and the students who signed the petition opposing one-day limits on guests to their buildings. The cost to Waterloo Region of dealing with St. Patrick's Day is offensive, and our police, emergency and health-care resources would be better spent elsewhere. And this all for the sake of allowing a bunch of indignant, self-centred students the right to party on their terms. Let's remember why you are at university — to study, if you recall? To place more students at risk and waste precious resources only underscores the misplaced narcissism of some of our youth.
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ICAN executive director Beatrice Fihn and colleagues talk to the press in Geneva about receiving the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday and the UN Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – An Augusta University expert told NewsChannel 6 North Korea is all talk when it comes to nuclear threats. This news comes after heated words were exchanged between Kim Jong-un and President Donald Trump. The North Korean leader recently warned the U.S. to behave, or it will meet a tragic doom.
Dr. Andrew Goss teaches history at AU and said this is not the first time threats have come from North Korea.
But he said Donald Trump is the first president to dish it right back.
“North Korea is hemmed in by great powers that don’t allow him to maneuver and he would like more room to maneuver, more access to the world economy. I think he would like to be seen as a regional power,” said Goss, Chair of the Department of History, Anthropology and Philosophy.
Dr. Goss added that North Korea could launch a missile that reaches the west coast of the U.S. in Hawaii or Alaska, but he feels it’s highly unlikely that they will do so.
March 30 Merrimack Pharmaceuticals Inc:
* Merrimack stockholders approve sale of Onivyde and generic version of Doxil to Ipsen for up to $1.025 billion
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THE 116th Caversham Allotment Holders and Garden Association’s annual show will take place at Caversham Hall in St John’s Road on Saturday, September 2 from 2.15pm to 4.45pm. Prizes will be presented at 4pm.
March 30 MAGNOLIA BOSTAD AB
* MAGNOLIA BOSTAD HAS REACHED AN AGREEMENT ON SETTLEMENT OF THE PROJECT HUVUDKONTORET IN UPPSALA
* AGREEMENT IS NOT DEEMED TO HAVE ANY EFFECT ON MAGNOLIA BOSTAD'S EARNINGS
* ALL DISPUTES ARE TERMINATED, ECONOMIC ASSOCIATIONS AND PROPERTIES IN PROJECT WILL BE SOLD BACK AND NO PARTY HAS THEREBY DEMANDS REMAINING AGAINST EACH OTHER Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
The body of a missing Chester County teenager believed to have fallen from a Tennessee River bridge was recovered Monday near Perryville.
Perry County Sheriff Nick Weems says the body of 19-year-old Katelyn Campbell was recovered from the Tennessee River around 1:30 Monday afternoon, within a quarter of a mile from the Alvin C. York Bridge.
Rescue crews had been searching for Campbell since early Sunday morning after two teenage boys said she had fallen from the Perryville bridge into the river.
Sheriff Weems says Campbell’s body was taken to the Perry County Hospital before being sent to the State Medical Examiner’s office in Nashville for an autopsy.
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ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A Democratic lawmaker is holding a 24-hour sit-in on the Minnesota House floor to protest the lack of action on gun legislation this year.
Rep. Erin Maye Quade began the protest Tuesday morning. Several Democratic colleagues and one suburban Republican joined at the start to share stories of Minnesotans who were fatally shot.
Maye Quade is a first-term lawmaker from Apple Valley. She hopes to call attention to the need for stronger gun restrictions.
Gun laws are under scrutiny nationwide after February’s deadly school shooting in Florida. But any changes in Minnesota face have faced stiff resistance from both Republican majorities and rural Democrats.
Maye Quade and others are calling for expanded background checks and a legal way for family members to temporarily restrict a loved one’s gun access.
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Amber Bowman is excited about the chance to be a fitness trainer for the Dr. Oz television show.
The Innisfil native and Central York Fire Services firefighter applied for the opportunity in August and finds out Dec. 14 if she’ll be a regular guest star on the show.
She’s been a firefighter for seven years and has a history of proving people wrong.
“My grandparents didn’t want me to play hockey (as a child) and my mom was supportive of all of us kids,” Bowman said.
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Republican-led Senate has voted to block an Obama-era regulation that would prevent an estimated 75,000 people with mental disorders from being able to purchase a firearm.
The 57 to 43 vote to revoke the regulation now sends the measure to President Donald Trump, who is expected to sign it.
The Obama administration rule strengthened the federal background check system by requiring the Social Security Administration to include the names of beneficiaries with mental impairments who also have a third party to manage their benefits.
But critics say the rule was too broad and unfairly stigmatized the disabled. With a Republican ally in the White House, the GOP has moved aggressively to rescind several late Obama administration regulations.
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia’s Foreign Ministry on Wednesday slammed Ukraine’s staged murder of Russian journalist Arkady Babchenko was an “anti-Russian provocation.”
Babchenko, a dissident journalist who was reported murdered in Kiev, dramatically reappeared alive on Wednesday in the middle of a briefing by Ukrainian security officials about his own killing. He said had been part of a special Ukrainian operation to thwart a Russian attempt on his life.
Lonzo Ball may be a Laker, but his favorite player is LeBron James, who he thinks is better than Kobe Byrant.
Mamba or The King? Lonzo's going with the 👑 pic.twitter.com/IC08rE33vE — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) August 11, 2017
Ball was responding to the never-ending Kobe vs LeBron debate, which Michael Jordan recently pumped new life into.
“My favorite player was LeBron growing up. But [Jordan] does have a point. Championships do mean a lot. But, uhh, it’s tough. I’m a Laker. I want to go with Kobe. But I’ve been saying LeBron for my whole life, so I’ma go with LeBron.”
For what it’s worth, top NBA Draft pick Markelle Fultz says it’s LBJ > KB.
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Walk MS: Baton Rouge will continue as planned despite the expanded road closures from the City of Baton Rouge. The Walk MS team will be making minor adjustments to the layout to accommodate the new road closure, but this will not change the Walk MS event.
RELATED: Events moved due to repairs on downtown library
Walk MS, an awareness event and fundraiser for people affected by multiple sclerosis, is scheduled for Saturday, April 28 at North Boulevard Town Square. However, because of the road closure, the event will not be on the Town Lawn. Instead, all festivities will be located on North Boulevard and 4th Street.
WALK MS: BATON ROUGE
Saturday, April 28
8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
North Boulevard and 4th Street
You can register online as a walker for free, or as a virtual walker with a main goal of raising money for MS. It’s also free to volunteer for Walk MS.
If you have questions about Walk MS, email the National MS Society Fundraising Support Center, or call 1-855-372-1331.
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Winners of last week’s First Tech Challenge (FTC) qualifier tournament were Hood River Valley High School teams Glasses Half Full and Duct Tape. In second place were the HRVHS teams Steelhead and Sabotage. Steelhead additionally won the Inspire award. Hood River teams advancing to the upcoming super qualifiers in Portland Feb. 10-11 are Glasses Half Full, Duct Tape, Steelhead, MIG, and System Overload. Pictured above are members of Duct Tape (in orange, left to right) Theodor Giles, Charlie Buckford, Victoria Ervin, Robby Running, Nash Levy and Jason Barringer, and Glasses Half Full members Zeke Bukovansky, Dylan Santee, Henry Jones, Jacob Kaplan and Jeremiah Dayley.
The North Pacific Fishery Management Council oversees all federal fisheries between three and 200 miles off the Alaska coast. One of eight regions, the North Pacific fishery is by far the country's most profitable, having produced two-thirds of the country's total seafood value in 2015.
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MOSCOW (Sputnik) — Russian aircraft attacked Daesh positions in the Dayr Kak region located in the vicinity of the Daesh-held city of al-Bab, the Daily Sabah newspaper reported citing Turkish military officials.
The newspaper added that the activities of Turkey's aircraft and artillery in northern Syria near al-Bab had killed 22 Daesh jihadists.
On August 24, Turkish forces, backed by US-led coalition aircraft, began a military operation dubbed the Euphrates Shield to clear the Syrian border town of Jarabulus and the surrounding area of Daesh, outlawed in Russia and many other countries. As Jarabulus was retaken, the offensive continued southwest.
The operation has been widely criticized by both the Syrian Kurds and the country's legitimate government, who have accused Turkey of violating Syria's territorial integrity.
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – A New York judge has ruled that New York can widen snowmobile trails in the Adirondacks.
The state planned to widen some trails but was sued by the environmental group Protect the Adirondacks. They were upset about trees being chopped down to widen the trails.
A Supreme Court judge sided with the state so the trails in some spots can get wider. The state argued that the people suing exaggerated how many trees will be cut.
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Baku. 23 March. REPORT.AZ/ Azerbaijani Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) condemned a terror attack committed in London.
Report informs, Twitter page of the ministry declares.
"As country suffered from terror we strongly condemn the London terror attack", the post reads.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of victims", Azerbaijani MFA states.
Notably, Wednesday's terrorist act near Westminster Palace in London took away the lives of 5 people and left no less than 40 other wounded.
The US is facing a further six weeks of winter – if the nation’s favourite weather forecaster is to be believed.
Today marks Groundhog Day and the eyes of the world were on Phil the groundhog as he emerged from winter hibernation at his burrow in Punxsutawney.
The legend suggest that if Phil sees his own shadow as he emerges from his slumber, the US is facing another six months of frosty weather.
No shadow and it’s an early spring.
The event was made famous by the 1993 film of the same name starring Bill Murray.
This year, the little rodent caught sight of his shadow and scurried back inside – signalling an extended cold patch.
Here's how the announcement came this afternoon:
Kylie Jenner is at it again with another Photoshop fail. the Kylie photo in question is this one where Kylie is seen posing in a black bra with loose silk pants alongside her bestie for the bestie Jordan Woods.
Take advantage of some great programming this winter and spring with Bricks 4 Kidz! Come and get creative in one of our evening classes, take in a spring break camp offered at two great locations, or join us for a night out where imagination and creativity come naturally! Visit www.piercecountywa.org/parks or see informational flyer below or give us a call to register at 253-798-4141. Let’s get building.
April 28 China Finance Online Co Ltd-
* China Finance Online reports fourth quarter and full year 2016 unaudited financial results (amended)
* China Finance Online Co ltd qtrly net revenues were $19.2 million, down 42.8% year-over-year
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SANGAMON COUNTY, Ill. (WAND) - A driver and passenger are recovering after police say their car crashed into a tractor.
Around 10:30 P.M. Saturday, Illinois State Police say a 55-year-old woman was driving northbound on Route 97 near Rock Road when she crashed her car into a disc being pulled by a tractor.
The 55-year-old driver and passenger were transported to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Police says the driver of the tractor was a 55-year-old man. He was not hurt. Police say he was issued a citation for slow vehicle emblem violation.
Police also say, they issued the 55-year-old woman a citation for failing to reduce speed to avoid an accident.
Ury Players are busy rehearsing for this year’s pantomime ‘Puss In Boots’ which will be staged at Stonehaven Town Hall from December 6 to 9.
Tickets can be purchased from November 4 at www.ticketsource.co.uk/ury players. Booking forms can be obtained from The Rose Bowl, Barclay Street, Stonehaven. In addition members will be in attendance at the Rosebowl on Saturdays starting on the 4th to assist with the purchasing of tickets.
Stonehaven Rotary Club will be running a bar at some performances and there will also be a tuck shop at all five performances. All profits from these will be for local charities.
Save your voice, SZA!
Last week, Top Dawg announced one of the most popular artists on his label had been pushing herself too hard on the Championship Tour, which kicked off May 4 in Vancouver; other artists on the 30-date trek include Ab-Soul, Kendrick Lamar, ScHoolboy Q and Jay Rock. In an Instagram update, he wrote, "I got some bad news. I have to take SZA off for a few days on the tour. Her vocal chords are swollen and she have to rest her voice to prevent any permanent damage. We been monitoring her close and this is the reason she missed the Arizona and New Mexico dates. She'll see the doctor again in a few days and I'll update you guys on her status."
"As for the dates she missed," he added, "we'll figure out a way to make it up to you guys."
Six criminal suspects have been arrested in Petauke district for allegedly killing an 82 year old man of Chinjili Village.
Eastern Province Police Commissioner Alex Chilufya has named the victim as Andisela Lungu, of Chief Nyamphande’s area.
Mr. Chilufya has told Breeze News the brutal murder incident occurred on Monday adding that the victim was attacked with stones and other blunt objects, which include sticks.
He says the victim was suspected of bewitching a relative of the suspects, which relative has since died.
Mr. Chilufya says the body of the victim is lying in Petauke District Hospital Mortuary awaiting post-mortem.
He named the suspects as headman Chinjili, aged 44 years, Mary Njobvu aged 18 years, Frederick Daka aged 55, Harrison Mwale aged 31, Alick Kapele aged 24, and, Jaston Daka, whose age is not known, all of Chief Nyamphande’s area.
Mr. Chilufya says investigations are on-going and that all the suspects are in Police custody.
ABERDEEN, S.D. (AP) - A man accused of shooting three people in Ohio four years ago has been arrested in South Dakota.
The U.S. Marshals Service says 38-year-old Herbert Allen was taken into custody without incident in Aberdeen on Thursday on three counts of felony assault stemming from the incident on February 27, 2014, in Columbus, Ohio.
Allen also is accused of tampering with evidence by taking the shell casings from the scene. He's jailed awaiting extradition back to Ohio.
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Court halts SL cricket vote as crisis deepens
COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s Court of Appeal on Wednesday suspended elections for the crisis-ridden cricket board, whose president Thilanga Sumathipala is being challenged for the top job.
The Court of Appeal suspended for two weeks a vote due to be held Thursday pending the hearing of a petition by Nishantha Ranatunga, who argued that Sumathipala is unsuitable for re-election.
“The court issued a stay order on the elections till June 14,” a court official said.Sumathipala is pitted against Ranatunga, a younger brother of Sri Lanka’s 1996 World Cup-winning captain Arjuna Ranatunga, in the election.The Ranatunga brothers accuse Sumathipala of violating ICC regulations by holding office despite alleged links to gambling.
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SAN LUIS | An undersheriff from southern Colorado has been found guilty of 10 felonies in connection with charges that he led illegal wildlife hunts.
The Valley Courier in Alamosa reports Andrew Espinoza was accused by prosecutors of violations including guiding hunters to land where it was illegal for them to hunt. The investigation involved hunters from Indiana and West Virginia.
Espinoza was found guilty by a 12-person jury of illegal sale or purchase of wildlife. The jury found the 41-year-old defendant not guilty of criminal attempt to tamper with evidence and official misconduct.
Espinoza was a Costilla County undersheriff when the investigation into him began in 2014. He allegedly charged $4,500 per hunter.
Sentencing is set for Jan. 26 before state District Judge Pattie Swift.
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Bill Polian remembers walking into the RCA Dome for Peyton Manning’s home debut in 1998, peering into the stands and seeing all those Dan Marino jerseys.
When he wanted an explanation, the future Hall of Fame executive was told Indiana’s football fans started following the Dolphins when former Purdue quarterback Bob Griese was winning Super Bowls and never switched their allegiance. Polian, who attended high school in the Bronx and grew up a die-hard Yankees fan, never completely understood why they wouldn’t support their hometown team.
Within a few short years, Manning and his teammates had converted them.
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RABAT, March 30 Addoha, Morocco's biggest property developer by market value, reported an 18 percent jump in net profit for 2016 to 1 billion dirhams ($100 million).
Gross margin rose to 34 percent last year from 28 percent in 2015 in the high-income segment, the company said in a statement published in L'Economiste newspaper on Thursday. Its operating margin rose slightly to 15.8 percent from 14.6 percent.
The company has been working to reduce debt in the past three years and bolster cashflow, it said. Operating cashflow increased slightly to 2.72 billion dirhams in 2016 from 2.48 billion dirhams a year earlier.
Sales revenue edged up 0.2 percent to 7.116 billion dirhams.
Addoha said it had sold 12,070 units in 2016, down from 17,510 in the same period of 2015. These included 5,742 housing units for high-end customers, up from 1,790 the year before. (Writing by Aidan Lewis; Editing by Susan Fenton and Edmund Blair)
SOUTHAVEN, Miss. – A server in Mississippi is now without a job after he allegedly lied about having cancer to increase his tips.
Officials at the Olive Garden in Southaven say Jason Kisner was only an employee at the restaurant for about three months before he was fired.
In fact, several customers complained to the company’s corporate office after they suspected that Kisner was making up stories to get better tips.
According to WMC, Kisner reportedly told customers that he needed money for cancer treatments.
His story caused many customers to drastically increase how much money they left as a tip.
Olive Garden released the following statement, saying, “This individual’s actions are inconsistent with our company’s values and he no longer works for us. We are working to contact the guests and we will reimburse them for the $125 they gave the server.”
In times like these, one thing is usually certain: a relaxing beach getaway is on everyone's mind . But if you can't swing a full-blown vacay across the ocean to lay out on one of the best beaches in the world , these domestic beach towns might do the trick.
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Double champions galore
Three of the five individual event winners finished the day as double champions, as the trio defended a few of their county titles from earlier in the season.
April 6 EAST CAPITAL EXPLORER:
* ECEX TO ACQUIRE OFFICE PROPERTY VERTAS IN VILNIUS
* PROPERTY VERTAS IN VILNIUS MAY INITIALLY BE FINANCED BY 100% EQUITY
* TRANSACTION IS EXPECTED TO CLOSE DURING SUMMER.
* PURCHASE PRICE IS EUR 29 MILLION, CORRESPONDING TO A YIELD OF APPROXIMATELY 6.5% Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
This video is so surreal. Also, check out these Russian tourists!
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MEMPHIS, Tenn (localmemphis.com) – After a 67-year absence, the Memphis Zoo is once again home to mandrills.
“Babu,” “Kimani” and “Gertrude,” are now on exhibit in the old Patas monkey habitat in Zambezi River Hippo Camp.
Babu, the male, came to the Memphis Zoo by way of Granby Zoo in Canada. The 9-year-old is the largest of the three mandrills, and also the most brightly colored.
Kimani, also a 9-year-old, arrived from the Birmingham Zoo. She’s the larger of the two females, and has more of a pink coloration on her nose.
Gertrude, the smallest, is seven, and also came from the Birmingham Zoo.
Mandrills, the largest and most colorful of all Old World monkeys, are sometimes called forest baboons.
Dock for iPad The first thing I noticed about iOS 11 was the dock. On an iPad, this seemed to mimic the dock one finds in MacBooks. By swiping up from the bottom of the screen to access the dock, I was able to open up an instance of Apple Music, while I was in the browser. Customisable control center After updating the iPad, I was trying to switch networks and so brought up control center. That’s when I noticed its new look — a clean single-page interface, expandable controls and the ability to customise it. New app store The app store ...
The U.S. Air Force will this summer begin testing a laser that will be mounted on an F-15 warplane, an official said Monday.
The Pentagon last year awarded a $26 million contract to Lockheed Martin for a laser program called SHiELD (Self-protect High Energy Laser Demonstrator).
The idea is to put a laser system on aircraft with an output of about 50 kw to test their ability to zap drones or cruise missiles.
“We have got tests starting this summer and the flight tests next summer,” Jeff Stanley, deputy assistant secretary of the Air Force for science, technology and engineering, told reporters.
“There are still some technical challenges that we have to overcome, mainly size, weight, power.”
Military laser beams are invisible to the naked eye.
By focusing a beam on a target, the technology rapidly heats it up inside, causing it to crash or explode.
WARREN — Five people from three vehicles were transported to hospitals with nonlife-threatening injuries after a crash at 5:32 p.m. tonight on Elm Road near Enzo's Restaurant.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol said a witness told them a northbound pickup truck went off the right side of the road, then lost control and hit an oncoming minivan on the other side of the road.
The minivan and another car then collided.
All occupants of all three vehicles went to a hospital, a trooper said.
A WOMAN was taken to hospital after suffering from smoke inhalation during a chip pan fire at a flat in Dewsbury this morning.
Firefighters from Dewsbury were called to deal with incident at the first floor flat on Huddersfield Road just before 6.30am today (Sun Jan 1).
The woman was taken to hospital for a precautionary check up.
Henderson underwent surgery recently to address a torn left thumb ligament, Mike Klis of 9 News Denver reports.
A timetable for Henderson's return has yet to be determined, but the procedure impacts his chances of making an initial impact as a kickoff returner and depth wideout for the Broncos. The third-rounder's absence boosts the chances of players such as Kalif Raymond, Jordan Taylor or Marlon Brown securing a roster spot.
(AP) – The Michigan State Spartans got a look at the top spot in the Associated Press poll but when the voting was done they were topped by Villanova.
The Wildcats (10-0) were fourth but earned 41 of 65 first-place votes to hop over Michigan State, which earned 19 first-place votes to climb from third to second. They were the favorites to take over at the top following unanimous No. 1 Duke’s weekend loss at Boston College.
So Villanova is the new No. 1 in the AP Top 25 while Arizona State made a big leap after a tumultuous week in which half of the top 10 lost.
Wichita State climbed three spots to No. 3, followed by Duke and Arizona State. The Sun Devils (9-0) jumped 11 spots and earned the other five first-place votes after winning at then-No. 2 Kansas to extend their best start since the 1974-75 season.
The Jayhawks fell to No. 13 after two losses.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A Clackamas, Oregon, man has pleaded guilty to placing calls to airports in Nevada and Texas, reporting his father and brother as terrorists because they got an invitation to a family wedding and he didn’t.
The Oregonian/OregonLive reports 38-year-old Sonny Donnie Smith admitted to placing anonymous phone calls to security offices at McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas and the Midland International Air and Space Port in Midland, Texas.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Hannah Horsley says the calls were made Sept. 3, 2016.
The calls prompted an FBI investigation that revealed no terrorist threats. Smith’s father and brother were detained and questioned by investigators, and the brother missed his flight.
Smith faces up to two years in prison, a $250,000 fine and one year of supervised release at sentencing set for May.
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LONDON (Reuters) - Two more 25 basis point increases in interest rates are needed over the next 3 years in order to get inflation down towards the Bank of England's 2 percent target, BoE governor Mark Carney said on Thursday.
"We in fact need those two additional rate increases in order to get that return of inflation to target and in fact if you look closely at the forecast, inflation approaches the target, it doesn't quite get there, and the economy is likely to be in a position of excess demand," Carney told a news conference.
(Reporting by David Milliken and William Schomberg, writing by Alistair Smout; editing by Stephen Addison)
JORDAN-SYRIA BORDER (AP) — The commander of Jordan's border guards says Islamic State extremists are expanding their influence in a sprawling border camp for displaced Syrians, posing a growing threat to the U.S.-allied kingdom.
Brig. Gen. Sami Kafawin spoke to The Associated Press during a tour of the desert area where Jordan, Syria and Iraq meet.
A ride in a military helicopter offered a view of the Rukban camp, an expanse of makeshift shelters housing tens of thousands of Syrians.
Conditions in the camp deteriorated sharply after Jordan sealed its border in June, following a cross-border IS attack that killed seven Jordanian border guards.
Kafawin said on Tuesday that "the (militant) threat is increasing, especially in this area."
He says that nonetheless, Jordan tries to ensure the displaced Syrians get food and medical treatment.
Federal Labor MP Michael Danby will retire at the next election after 20 years in parliament.
The decision throws open the marginal seat of Melbourne Ports, which Mr Danby feels confident he could have won.
"After 20 years as the Member for Melbourne Ports, it is time for the next chapter in my life," the veteran MP said.
"This is wholly my choice. I would have been pre-selected for the next election had I chosen to remain. Notwithstanding the seat is marginal, I also believe I could have won the seat for an eighth term."
Mr Danby said he was indebted to his wife Amanda and children Byron and Laura, whose love and support had made his work easier.
He cited attending more than 200 citizenship ceremonies in the multicultural electorate as a highlight of his time in politics, saying parliament had a critical leadership role in upholding values of pluralism, diversity, ingenuity and sheer hard work.
The number 34 for the Canada Northern Lights - worn by Kirsti Oja - had a stand out game on Sunday at the Plenty War Memorial Park. Amongst many highlights, dashing runs, athletic high leaping in ruck contests and skilful ball use there was also this superb contested mark between to British Swans.
Described by her coach as a Northern Lights rookie, but with elite running attributes - Oja also has excellent skills and game awareness and will be a key player as the Lights seek to the right to defend their title.
The UK’s least-used train stations have been revealed, and here are the ones in Hampshire which have the least passengers using them.
The data, released by the Office of Rail and Road (ORR), ranks stations by the number of entries and exits during 2016/17 - i.e. the total number of people who got on a train at the station, added to those who left a train at the station.
A Boutte man says he survived an early Sunday (Dec. 10) house fire thanks to his pup, Rusty, reports WVUE-Fox 8.
"He's a lifesaver," Calvin Baldwin told the news station. "If it wasn't for him, I'd be gone."
The tiny dog woke a sleeping Baldwin by scratching his arm, giving Baldwin a chance to escape the home, which he shared with his mother.
The fire destroyed much of the family's belongings, causing the roof to collapse and charring the inside of the home, but Baldwin and his mother, Maudie McCoy told Fox 8 they are grateful the situation wasn't worse.
"Rusty is going to get a lot of kisses, a lot of bones," McCoy told Fox 8.
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IDF soldiers, the Shin Bet and Israel Border policemen arrested 17 people overnight Monday on suspicion of their involvement in terror activities in the West Bank.
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× Body found in search for missing woman
Searchers looking for a missing 75-year-old hiker discovered a body in the area where she disappeared.
Search teams began looking for Sharon Davis near Goose Creek Trailhead in Jefferson County on Sunday. She and a friend got separated on Friday. Davis has possible memory loss.
Authorities said on Monday that the body they discovered will take time to recover because of its location. They won’t be able to confirm the identity of the woman until sometime Tuesday.
Davis was last seen wearing a camouflage shirt, green pants, and white shoes. Anyone who sees her is asked to call 911 or the sheriff’s office at (303) 271-0211.
Leonard Floyd did not think straight for two months after concussion
Chicago Bears linebacker Leonard Floyd suffered two concussions during his rookie season, and detailed the long road back in recovery.
Floyd’s second concussion, suffered Dec. 24, kept him in a fog until February.
“It took me two months to really feel like I was back to myself,” Floyd said, via Patrick Finley of the Chicago Sun-Times. “I was just at the house, relaxing, getting my mind back together. After those two months I felt back.”
Floyd described the feeling as being like an inability to think straight.
“You just don’t feel normal, you know it’s this thinking part, like you don’t think the same,” Floyd said. “I wasn’t thinking like I normally would think and then I’d be staring off in space some times instead of paying attention.”
Floyd’s first concussion was scary enough. The symptoms of his second one are downright frightening.
I might have to work myself up to walking and chewing gum at the same time 🙂 But Sioux Falls Mayoral Candidate Paul TenHaken is looking for those who can do a bit more:
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Henry County Supervisors Meet 12-12-17
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December 12, 2017
Approve Minutes
9:00 Jake Hotchkiss, Engineer Weekly Update
Hearing for Class C road classification
295th Street – Jackson 7
320th Street – Baltimore 20
Resolution based on their actions for the Class C Hearing
Motion to approve plans for 140th St & Dakota Ave grading project
9:30 John Pullis, Conservation Monthly Update
10:00 Approve Family Farm Credit Applications
Other county discussion as time allows
Supervisors Sub-Committee Updates
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NEW YORK (AP) — Former "Sex and the City" star Cynthia Nixon says on Twitter that she is running for governor in New York.
Volkswagen expects cash outflows of 4-5 billion euros (US$4.7-5.9 billion) next year in relation to the dieselgate emissions cheating scandal, the carmaker's Chief Financial Officer Frank Witter told journalists on Monday.
WOLFSBURG, Germany: Volkswagen expects cash outflows of 4-5 billion euros (US$4.7-5.9 billion) next year in relation to the dieselgate emissions cheating scandal, the carmaker's Chief Financial Officer Frank Witter told journalists on Monday.
"I am not at all relaxed with regard to the diesel issue," Witter said. The figure is below the up to 17 billion euros in outflows expected this year.
Dieselgate has so far cost the company more than 25 billion euros and contributed to a strategy shift in the sector toward electric vehicles, with most manufacturers having announced far-reaching investment packages.
(Reporting by Jan Schwartz; Writing by Christoph Steitz; Editing by Georgina Prodhan)
Metrotvnews.com, Jakarta: The Indonesian Stock Exchange (IDX) will close for the Jakarta gubernatorial runoff election on Wednesday.
The goverment issued a presidental decree last week. It decided that the election day is a local public holiday.
IDX held a meeting on Tuesday morning. It decided that the election day is a bourse holiday."April 19, 2017 is a bourse holiday," IDX announced.Previously, IDX trading and membership director Alpino Kianjaya said that the bourse will open on the election day.(WAH)
Kenyans have seen cars washed away and entire highways disappear after heavy rains caused flash floods to sweep through the country.
I was distressed to read the Viewpoint about tenure for teachers by Sue Pascoe in the Palisades News. Receiving tenure after only 16 months on the job does seem unrealistic.
Then I read the Letter to the Editor from Aldo Juliano, the PaliHi wrestling coach. He stated that he had been coaching the team for seven years. Perhaps he was not a full-time teacher and not eligible for tenure?
When I read the original article about his dismissal, I did feel sympathetic with his situation and thought the coverage was favorable toward him.
In any case, it does not seem fair that someone in his position should be dismissed so easily, while those with tenure after a short time have permanent protection during their teaching career.
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Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid announced Sunday that rookie quarterback Patrick Mahomes will now be the backup quarterback.
From the Associated Press — The mayor of Flint is meeting with Michigan’s governor to discuss the state’s decision to no longer fund residential water bill credits or help the beleaguered city pay for water from a Detroit-area system. Flint Mayor Karen Weaver is expected to meet with Governor Rick Snyder in Lansing Tuesday. State officials announced January 24 that the financial assistance will stop at the end of February because the level of lead in Flint’s water no longer exceeds the federal limit. Michigan has partially covered customers’ bills dating back to April 2014. Snyder’s office estimates the state will have spent $41 million on that by the end of February. Snyder’s spokeswoman Anne Heaton said Monday that the elimination of credits and other payments isn’t a sign of Michigan abandoning Flint.
Connecticut State Police have charged a Bristol man in connection with the illegal disposal of the baby’s body near the city’s reservoir in Harwinton in March.
Police charged 21-year-old Benjamin R. Edgerly with illegal disposal of a dead body and conspiracy to commit concealment of delivery, on Friday.
The arrest of Edgerly comes after the body of a baby was found at the Bristol Reservoir #4, near Route 72 and Route 4 on March 21. The body was discovered by Bristol Water Department employees, who were inspecting the reservoir.
The infant was identified after the mother talked to state police. He was a baby boy between 1 and 2 weeks old, state police said.
The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will determine the cause of death for the infant. Investigators are still trying to figure out what happened.
Edgerly is being held on a $100,000 bond. He was arraigned at Torrington Superior Court on Friday.
× Male shot, killed on west side
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.– Police are investigating after a male was fatally shot on the west side of Indianapolis.
Officers responded to the scene in the 3600 block of North Glen Arm Road, near North High School Road and West 34th Street, around 6:30 p.m. on a report of a person shot.
Officers found the male unresponsive inside an apartment. EMS personnel responded and pronounced him dead on-scene.
Detectives believe that the incident occurred in the parking lot of the apartment complex and that the injured male sought assistance from a nearby residence, where he later died.
The victim is believed to be a teen or someone in their early 20s. His identity will be released once next-of-kin has been notified.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at (317)262-TIPS(8477). Information given via Crime Stoppers should be considered anonymous. This release may be updated as more information becomes available.
Boston's Best Comedy Shows In Spring 2017Bostonians love to laugh - and as Winter lingers on and Spring seems so close but so far away, that is when they not only love to but need to laugh. Fortunately, the city has some great comedy clubs and theaters where both young, up-and-coming talent as well as veteran comedians can make Bostonians do just that. Here are just five of Boston's Best Comedy Shows to see in and just before the start of Spring 2017.
Star feels she is being treated unfairly by Alex and Simone after an intense conversation about the group's image.
Paul passed away August 8th surrounded by his family. Paul and Bobbie, his wife of 61 years, moved to Colorado from Phoenixville, PA, in order to be closer to their family. Paul was retired at the time but dedicated much of his time volunteering. He & Bobbie won the Humanitarian Award for 2009 due to their passion for helping others. He was very active in the Grand Valley Citizens Alliance, Kiwanis of Parachute, Garfield County Democratic Party and Grand River Volunteering Association. He was committed to not only delivering Meals on Wheels but ensuring his clients' other needs were taken care of.
Paul is survived by his wife, Bobbie, of Grand Junction; son, daughter-in-law and grandson David, Dory and Kyle of Glenwood Springs; son Drew, of Rifle; and daughter and grandson Diane and Zach (Barry) of Silt.
A memorial service will be held Sunday, August 27th, at Koininia Church, 730 25 Road, Grand Junction at 3:00pm with reception to follow.
SALEM, MA (WHDH) - Police and emergency crews responded to the report of a burn victim at Salem High School on Monday.
According to police, officers responded to a report of a car fire at the high school with a burn victim.
A medical helicopter was called to transport the victim to an area hospital.
There is no immediate word on the identity of the suspect, the severity of the injuries, or how the burns occurred.
Police are investigating the incident.
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The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, has urged Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) to come-up with ideas and suggestions on how the 2,000 megawatts (MW) stranded at the national grid can be efficiently used.
Fashola gave the charge yesterday at an interactive session with CSOs and other stakeholders in Abuja on the Power Sector Recovery Programme (PSRP) of the Federal Government.
The PSRP is a series of policy action, operational, governance and financial interventions to be implemented by the Federal Government over the next five years to reset the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI).
The minister stated that the emphasis should be on how the stranded power now available could be efficiently distributed.
He said the action was the focus of government and the power sector operators in line with the PSRP initiatives.
He said: “The reality is that we have 7,000MW and we are selling 5,000MW. So, the conversation we should be having is how to connect to the remaining 2,000MW.”
(CNN) – A 9-year-old boy retrieved a gun from his parents’ bedroom and shot his 13-year-old sister to death, authorities said, after the two got into an argument over a video game controller.
The incident occurred over the weekend in rural Monroe County, Mississippi, as the children’s mother was preparing lunch in the kitchen, the county sheriff said.
“He wanted the controller, and I guess he knew where to find the gun,” Sheriff Cecil Cantrell told CNN.
The boy grabbed a handgun, which was kept in a nightstand next to the bed, and shot the sister in the back of the head, the sheriff said.
“This is the first time I’ve ever dealt with any child that was shot like that,” Cantrell said. “And I hope I never deal with it again.”
The girl was taken to Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in Memphis, where she was pronounced dead Sunday. The case is still under investigation and authorities have not filed charges. “We are talking to the district attorney,” Cantrell said.
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Vermont archives have more free historic newspapers online
MIDDLESEX, Vt. (AP) — More historic Vermont newspapers are now available online for free through a system set up by the state archives.
Secretary of State Jim Condos says that newspapers are instrumental to ensuring Vermonters are informed about historic government actions.
The Vermont state Archives and Records Administration is part of the Secretary of State's office.
The state archives is working on the project with a subsidiary of Ancestry.com
Since January, millions of pages of Vermont newspapers from the 1700s through 1922 have been digitized and are available through a state website.
Chris Cobb is a Roanoker who wanted to help out after the Friday night fire that heavily damaged the Mount Regis Center in Salem – an in-patient facility for those recovering from drug and alcohol abuse – so he is collecting clothing for residents that have now been moved to other locations for the meantime. Cobb, an artist by trade – says clothing and casual shoes – especially for men perhaps – is needed. Donations can be dropped off between now and Thursday at Bethel Baptist Church on South Colorado Street in Salem – or contact Cobb via Facebook at “Christopher Cobb” and he will arrange a pick-up:
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EAST LANSING, Mich. - Students gathered Friday evening to call for more transparency from Michigan State University in the wake of the Larry Nassar scandal.
"We as a Spartan Community are stronger than the administration, we outnumber the administration and we're going to make damn sure they hear us," sophomore Natalie Rogers said.
About 200 students braved frigid cold to march silently with raised fists. When the students arrived at the administration building, they voiced frustration.
Hear more from the students in Rod Meloni's story above.
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – Samaritas Senior Living is gearing up for the holidays. They’re inviting the community for holiday photos with Santa!
Gather the entire family and receive a free photo with Santa… everyone is invited to attend on Wednesday, December 13th from 5-7pm. There will be cookie decorating and fun for the little ones.
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Times of Malta says the Ombudsman is questioning once again whether the employment of people from outside the public service on a ‘position of trust’ basis is in line with the Constitution. In another story, it quotes Prime Minister Joseph Muscat saying he did not agree with the Chief Justice’s ‘interpretation’ of the rule of law in Malta.
The Malta Independent says the government and Nationalist Party have locked horns over a legal notice introduced last May which grants vacation leave to infertile women and lesbian couples seeking gamete donation treatment abroad.
L-Orizzont says that 70 per cent of the Budget measures for this year have been implemented.
In-Nazzjon leads with the swearing in of Adrian Delia as leader of the Opposition.
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Yemen health officials: Saudi-led coalition bombed a wedding in northern Yemen on Sunday, killing at least 15
A White County sheriff's deputy shot a suspect on Saturday after responding to reported gunshots, authorities said.
A witness called 911 at 7:18 p.m. to report possible shots fired at two homes on the 400 block of Sidon Road, according to an emailed statement from White County Chief Deputy Phillip Miller.
A deputy spoke with the caller before trying to contact the suspect, Miller said.
"During the investigation of the incident, the suspect brandished a long weapon and moved it into a firing position at the deputy causing the deputy to use deadly force," White said.
The suspect was transported to the Unity Health Medical Center in Searcy.
The identity of the deputy and the condition of the suspect weren't clear on Sunday.
While Arkansas State Police are investigating the incident, a spokesman referred questions to the White County sheriff's office. Messages to the sheriff's office seeking additional information weren't returned on Sunday.
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On May 14, 15, and 16, North Adams High School hosted a youth volleyball camp. The camp was conducted by Coach Katie Ragan, Coach Eric Toole, and the NAHS high school volleyball players (Christin Young, Emma Geeslin, Abbi Stacy, Cortney Brown, Desiree Ison, Skylar Johnson, Sydney Collett, Wylie Shipley, DeLaney Harper, Marah Call, Sierra Kendall, Myla Toole, Samara Myers, Jadyn Wright, Lizzie Gill, Chelsy Conley, and Addisyn Werner).
Twenty-one girls currently in grades 4-7 attended the camp. The campers were:: Kensley Mathias, Natalie Ragan, Paige Evans, Halena Colvdill, Danielle Ison, Lillie Singleton, Leah Lamb, Kirsten Campbell, Daisy Holt, Kendall Sullivan, Karah McKinney, Karie Osman, Brea Stout, Karlie Kennedy, Olivia Wright, Ryleigh Collett, Jaylynn Collett, Riley Richey, Liberty Meyer, Reece Meyers, and Keetyn Hupp. The camp included instruction, fun games, and competitions.
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Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday called for a “Latur pattern” in politics.
`Latur pattern’ refers to success of some schools in the Latur city whose students consistently made it to the merit lists of std 10th and 12th examinations.
“Latur pattern is known in the field of education…time has now come to establish a Latur pattern for politics of development,” Fadnavis said, addressing a campaign rally for Municipal Corporation election of April 19 in Latur.
BJP spokesperson Shahnawaz Hussain and state minister Sambhaji Patil Nilangekar were also present.
BJP wanted power in Municipal Corporations so that the state government’s initiatives for development could reach the “roots of the society”, the CM said.
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There go the Tarlys. Macall B. Polay/HBO Warning: Spoilers for "Game of Thrones" season seven. If you aren't caught up with the series, read at your own risk.
Season seven of "Game of Thrones" has already proven to be one of the most brutal yet. There's already been some major battles and major deaths, including one that made dying look cool.
For now, most of the dead folks on this list died at the hands of Cersei or Drogon, but we're worried that the army of the dead will be responsible for the next batch of deaths, coming to your TV very soon.
So here is your guide to who died on "Game of Thrones" so far this season:
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As the Memphis Grizzlies prepare for the 2017-18 season they are making sure the new faces on the team are comfortable in their new city. Friday afternoon the Grizzlies took nine new players to this year's team on a bus tour of some of Memphis' downtown landmarks. Dillon Brooks, Mario Chalmers, Tyreke Evans, Vince Hunter, Ben McLemore, Durand Scott, Ivan Rabb, Kobi Simmons and Rade Zagorac took the tour on Friday in a double decker bus that made stops at the Grizzlies Prep Charter School, Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital and the National Civil Rights Museum. The Grizzlies open their 17th season in Memphis on October 18th against Minnesota in FedExForum.
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The Giants wanted to upgrade at left tackle, so they spent a pile of money on Nate Solder. But instead of showing up to compete for the right tackle job like they were hoping, the incumbent left tackle has stayed away from offseason work.
Now, according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, the Giants have had trade discussions regarding former first-rounder Ereck Flowers.
The fact that Flowers wasn’t picked by current General Manager Dave Gettleman’s important, but the fact he’s the only player to stay away from the start of their offseason program under a new coach is a factor as well. Trading him would also get them off the hook for making a decision on his fifth-year option.
The former No, 9 overall pick should be worth some draft compensation, and a new location might help him anyway. Flowers has talent, but didn’t turn into a cornerstone tackle and was widely criticized in New York.
ISTANBUL The Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) militant group said on Wednesday its militants carried out Tuesday's bomb attack on a police compound in the southeastern Turkish city of Diyarbakir, in which three people were killed including a police officer.
A statement on a PKK website said its militants had planted more than 2.5 tonnes of explosives under the compound in an attack days before a referendum on expanding President Tayyip Erdogan's powers.
PKK is designated a terrorist organisation by Turkey, the European Union and the United States.
(Reporting by Humeyra Pamuk; Editing by Daren Butler)
AMC Theatres is now offering $5 movie tickets every Tuesday until Halloween.
The deal is available with an AMC Stubs Insider membership, which is free to join on AMCs website. The offer is available at the box office and membership must be presented at time of purchase, according to the theaters website.
The promotion also includes combo-deals for snacks at the theaters.
For more information, check out amctheatres.com/ticket-tuesday.
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Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus is coming to Switch on June 29. Publisher Bethesda released 2016's Doom on the handheld last fall where it ran pretty well and has only gotten better thanks to subsequent patches. A polished port of Wolfenstein II would be just as impressive.
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The KP govt has made clear there was never any personal or private use of the govt heli by me. We welcome NAB examining this issue and hope it will also look into abuse of official planes, helis etc by Zardaris and Sharifs. pic.twitter.com/LncQrjTRk5
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Let’s Bake a Pie
Learn how easy it is to make your own pies for special occasions or just because you love pie!
Participants will: • solve the mystery of flaky crusts. • sample a delicious homemade apple pie. • make their own apple pie to take home and bake. WARNING: Your family may demand you bake a pie every week! When: 1 PM to 3 PM, Saturday February 10, 2018
Where: Alpine Ranch Chiropractic 450 Summerhill Court, Alpine, CA 91901 Cost: $40 Limited to 8 participants, RSVP: 619-733-5016 or cass.crain.arches@gmail.com Another great hands-on class with Nancy Teas-Crain, RD, East County Chapter Leader, WAPF Sponsored by ARCHES (Alpine Ranch Creative Health & Ecological Solutions)
PITTSBURGH, Pa. — A Georgia woman spent Christmas with the teenager who received her late son’s heart.
Janece Risty, 41, lost her 16-year-old son, Tyler, two years ago after he suddenly passed away from a massive brain hemorrhage, according to PEOPLE. After he died, Risty decided to donate his organs.
Tyler’s organs, bone and tissue were donated to 23 people across the United States, but the recipient of his heart was 19-year-old Lance Frye.
On Christmas Day, Frye’s family traveled to Georgia to spend time with Risty and her family.
The two families have spent the last few days walking around Risty’s hometown and getting to know each other.
“It’s been a really beautiful experience,” Risty said. “It’s emotional seeing Lance, but I feel a lot of joy knowing we helped him and that Tyler saved his life.”
Mom spends holidays with late son’s heart recipient https://t.co/AdgqmWI1vM pic.twitter.com/SWUWOcmAlz — People Magazine (@people) December 30, 2016
2 shot outside Columbia apartment complex
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — A gunman is on the loose tonight after a shooting at a Columbia Apartment Complex.
Two people standing outside of the Columbia Gardens Apartment off of Beltline Boulevard were shot several times around 8 Wednesday night.
Columbia Police tell ABC Columbia News one victim was shot once in the ankle. A second victim was shot 6 times.
Both are considered to have suffered from non life threatening injuries. If you have any information that might help you’re urged to call Crimestoppers at 1888-CRIME -SC.
State Fair concertgoers will have a new ticket option this year.
Fair officials have announced the ‘Score with More’ ticket package, which allows a customer to choose three or more Grandstand shows, plus receive free admission to the Fair on those dates. The ‘Score with More’ ticket package is available through July 31st and must be purchased by phone or at the Fairgrounds.
‘Side Stage Parties’ are also returning for this year’s Fair, for an additional $30.00 per ticket.
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The early morning rains flooded parts of the country, Odorkor was not left out
The Ghana Meteorological Agency says it didn’t forecast that parts of the country will experience heavy rains that could cause flooding.
“We didn’t expect the rains to last this long, we forecaseted that it will rain this morning but the amount of rain that we’ll get to cause flooding was not forecasted,” Duty Forecaster at the Ghana Meteorological Agency, David Owusu Kesse told Joy FM.
The country’s capital, Accra and the Ashanti Regional Capital of Kumasi had heavy rains Friday morning which lasted for hours causing houses and cars in various areas to be submerged.
Several people who left their homes early for work have been stuck in heavy traffic as the flood waters which have taken over some major roads have taken quite some time to recede.
Whereas some of the victims of the rains have climbed to the top of their buildings to seek refuge, others have moved to higher grounds for safety.
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MOSCOW (Sputnik) — Russia has always lived under sanctions, they were introduced when other states felt competition, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at his annual "Direct Line" session.
"When our partners around the world have been seeing Russia as a serious competitor, then some sort of restrictions were imposed under different pretext. This has been happening throughout our history, I am not even talking about the Soviet times, but it happened even before. There is nothing surprising in it," Putin said.
The relations between Russia and the West shattered after Crimea rejoined Russia as a result of a referendum in 2014, which had not been recognized by the EU's member states. The European Union, as well as the United States and their allies, introduced a number of sanctions against Russia. Moscow, in turn, put in place a food embargo on products originating in the countries which had targeted Russia with sanctions.
The Jenks. The Hearnes California couple Kimberly Weglin and Ryan Jenks literally raised the standard for wedding ceremonies when they got married on a net contraption suspended 400 feet above a canyon in Moab, Utah.
The bride told Green Wedding Shoes that the canyon location, the Fruit Bowl Highline Area, has always been a special place for her and her husband. For their second date, three years before the wedding, they attended Gobble Gobble B-----s Yeah (GGBY), a slacklining festival located at the canyon. It's also where they got engaged in 2017, using the same space net contraption that made their floating wedding possible.
Just one glance at the gorgeous visuals, captured by photographers Abbi and Callen Hearne, will give you butterflies.
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Encarnacion was removed from Friday's game after rolling his ankle in the first inning against the Yankees, Brendan Kuty of NJ Advance Media reports.
Encarnacion immediately fell to the ground after jamming his foot into second base while trying to avoid a double play, and rolled his ankle pretty badly in the process. He wasn't able to put much weight on the leg as he exited the field of play, which casts serious doubt on his availability for the rest of this series, and the postseason in general. There is sure to be an update on his status within the next couple hours after he gets the ankle checked out.
× Car ends up on its side after early morning crash on I-65 in Johnson County
GREENWOOD, Ind. – Drivers encountered high water on I-65 southbound in Johnson County, with one car ending on its side early Thursday morning.
The high water led to slow traffic between the Greenwood and County Line Road exits.
Police responded to a single-car crash at that location. Investigators said the car ran over a puddle, hit the guard rail and then rolled over. The driver, the only person in the car, was checked for injuries at the scene and released.
A clogged drain was to blame for the high water on the road. INDOT crews cleared the clog after the crash, and water began receding.
Indiana State Police said the crash serves as a reminder for drivers to slow down, especially when it’s raining outside. They should also be aware in construction zones, where traffic patterns may shift.
Georgia senators are moving forward with a bill banning private campuses from adopting sanctuary policies.
A Senate committee Monday approved the bill, which has already been passed by the House. With support from top Republican leadership, it will likely move forward toward a full Senate vote.
Private colleges that don't cooperate with federal immigration authorities would lose state funding for scholarships and research under the proposal.
State funded institutions would not be affected.
Opponents assert that the bill will impede on the privacy of students and their families, but the bill's sponsor says such claims are "irrelevant" and that law-abiding institutions will have no problems.
Several colleges and universities across the country have embraced the "sanctuary campus" label since President Donald Trump's election, though none has done so in Georgia.
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Not a good streak: Kris Kobach once looked scary to Mark Joseph Stern, but recent events have proven that the voting-fraud crusader is too dumb to be a threat.
Hot or not: Students write evaluations that use degrading and diminishing language to assess female professors, so those evaluations should not be used in hiring and promotions, Kristina Mitchell argues.
Broken: The collapsed pedestrian bridge in Florida shows how dangerous the fashionable philosophy of prefabrication can be, Matthew N. Eisler argues.
You vs. me: Is it better to scorekeep in a marriage or to rely on some nebulous notion that everyone is doing their best? Allison Benedikt and John Cook let us into their One Fight and prove that Allison is clearly in the right.
For fun: We must keep the Wicker Man.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The special counsel appointed to investigate Russian influence in the 2016 presidential campaign has met with a Senate committee probing the same matter.
The leaders of the Senate intelligence committee say In a statement issued Wednesday that they "look forward to future engagements" with Robert Mueller.
North Carolina Republican Richard Burr and Virginia Democrat Mark Warner aren't providing any other details regarding the meeting.
It comes a day after lawmakers questioned Justice Department officials about the probe and Mueller's independence.
Those questions were prompted after a friend of President Donald Trump said the White House was considering firing Mueller.
But Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, who appointed Mueller last month, testified Tuesday he has seen no evidence of good cause to fire Mueller.
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A puck flies after it bounces off of Dallas Stars goalie Antti Niemi (31) from a goal attempt by Winnipeg Jets right wing Joel Armia (40) during the second period of their game on Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas. (Ashley Landis/The Dallas Morning News)
A dispute at an area campground ends with the arrest of a Texas man accused of hitting a roommate with a shovel.
Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan tells KSAL News that 45-year-old Isreal Ortiz of Garden City, Texas was arrested on Friday evening after he became angry and allegedly struck one of his companions in a trailer at the KOA Campground, 1109 W. Diamond Drive.
Deputies say around 10pm Ortiz became angry when he found the door locked on the trailer he was sharing with two other men who are on his work crew.
When they awoke and let him, Ortiz struck 19-year-old Christopher Colunga in the ribs with a shovel and left.
He was taken into custody a short time later at the Petro Truck Stop at 9th and I-70 and is now facing a charge of aggravated battery.
Sheriff Soldan says alcohol played a role in the incident. Colunga of San Juan, Texas refused medical treatment.
Fluffy Football Forecast has been a staple of the football season, with my dog picking the Eagles all the way to the Super Bowl. But Fluffy's not the only one of our animal friends making predictions.
Fluffy's got his own prediction for the Big Game. But we heard from Racine the Pig in the Berkshires, and Tuna the Dog in Grand Rapids as well. We would have let Eddie the Eagle make a choice but we felt he would have been to biased.
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It's all change for your change as the new 12-sided £1 coin is unveiled by the Royal Mint.
Dubbed the most secure coin in the world, its anti-counterfeiting features include its distinctive multisided shape and dual-metal design, with a gold-coloured outer ring and a silver-looking centre.
It also boasts a hologram-like image that looks like a £ symbol or a 1 when viewed from different angles.
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The Mint will release 1.5 billion of the £1 coins, and a new 50p honouring Sir Isaac Newton.
There will be two new £2 coins, one with Jane Austen and the other marking World War One.
All four pieces will be circulated in March.
Shoppers will have just six months to spend their old one pound coins.
They will stop being legal tender on October 15, 2017.
Details are still developing. Republican Rep. Steve Scalise was shot in the hip while practicing for the congressional baseball team. The suspect fired upon congressmen and staffers that were practicing at the baseball field. Multiple injuries are being reported. The shooting occurred in Alexandria, VA. The suspect, who is believed to be a white male, is in custody.
Update: Two police agents, a staffer and an aide are also said to have been shot. All victims are in stable condition.
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A 43-year-old Pine Bluff man is now facing a capital murder charge after a man he was accused of battering died from his injuries nearly two weeks later, authorities said.
Allen Claggett is accused of beating his sister's boyfriend, Henry Johnson, around 1 a.m. June 2 at a home in the 1700 block of South Hickory Street, the Pine Bluff Police Department said in a statement.
The sister told investigators later that day, after Johnson lost consciousness and appeared to be suffering from a seizure, that Claggett accused Johnson hours before of beating her. When the sister said Johnson had not done so, Claggett "began hitting her in her face with his fist," the report said.
Johnson then struck Claggett in the face multiple times and stomped on him, the report said.
Medics who responded noted Claggett had "major head injuries," police noted. He was airlifted to a Little Rock hospital, where he died Tuesday night.
Claggett is being held without bail.
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Los Angeles police are searching the car of a television producer charged with killing her deaf and partially blind sister three years ago.
Police tell the Los Angeles Daily News that an LAPD detective was in New Jersey on Tuesday to examine Jill Blackstone's white Lexus.
Her attorney says Blackstone allowed police access to the car through relatives in New Jersey.
Blackstone, a producer for "The Jerry Springer Show" and other programs, is charged with killing her sister in 2015 in Studio City along with two pet dogs.
Prosecutors contend that she drugged Wendy Blackstone and left her and the dogs in a garage with an active barbecue grill because she no longer wanted to care for her sister.
The sister died from carbon monoxide poisoning and a tranquilizer overdose.
Anthony Joshua is closing in on a deal to fight Joseph Parker
Joshua successfully defended his WBA and IBF belts in October, stopping Carlos Takam in the 10th round in front of 78,000 fans at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff.
Promoter Eddie Hearn then outlined their plans to unify the heavyweight division next year, a feat that would require Joshua to record wins over Parker and WBC champion Deontay Wilder.
But the latter believes Joshua is putting off their bout until later in the year and is instead pursuing unbeaten Cuban Luis Ortiz.
However, Parker’s promoters are in talks with Hearn over the bout and the New Zealander has revealed they are closing in on a March fight date.
LIVERPOOL, England — Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp says Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain likely sustained a "really bad" injury in the 5-2 win over Roma in Champions League on Tuesday, potentially jeopardizing his chances of playing in the World Cup for England.
The midfielder came off on a stretcher in the 18th minute at Anfield after injuring his right leg in a tackle on Aleksandar Kolarov.
Klopp says it was "probably a really bad injury. That is bad news for us. The squad doesn't get bigger at the moment so we need to be creative in the next few games."
Liverpool is also currently without midfielders Emre Can and Adam Lallana.
Oxlade-Chamberlain has become an established member of England coach Gareth Southgate's squad after settling well at Liverpool following his move from Arsenal at the end of last year's summer transfer window.
Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley says he wants his team’s football to do the talking and nothing else.
The Magpies have been one of the most talked-about teams in the off-season, with coaching, recruiting, leadership and game style just some of the aspects externally analysed on nearly a daily basis.
Collingwood newcomer Jaidyn Stephenson.
But on the eve of round one, Buckley is done talking. He wants his team to be judged on what they deliver on the field.
“I think I’d like our footy to do the talking, first and foremost. Then everyone can have their opinion when they see it,” Buckley said.
With the Sharks' middle six forwards sorted out, we can turn our attention to the rest of the lineup. For those not aware, here's how San Jose suited up Sunday against the New Jersey Devils: The middle six looks very good right now.
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A dark shelf cloud loomed over the sea near Darwin, Northern Territory as authorities warned residents to prepare for Cyclone Marcus.The cyclone was expected to pass through the Tiwi Islands and briefly over Darwin in the coming days, the NT News reported.The Bureau of Meteorology said the cyclone would bring widespread rainfall and gale-force winds. Credit: Jessica Christie via Storyful
NBC's Kasie Hunt describes the scene on Capitol Hill after a shooting at a Congressional baseball game practice: "It has been a very emotional day."
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The top federal immigration official says his agency will have “no choice” but to conduct arrests in local neighborhoods and worksites in California after the governor signed a law that extends protections for immigrants who are in the country illegally.
In another sign of escalating tensions between California and the Trump administration, ICE Acting Director Thomas Homan says his agency will also likely have to place immigrants arrested in California in out-of-state detention centers.
Homan’s statement Friday came a day after Gov. Jerry Brown signed “sanctuary state” legislation.
Starting Jan. 1, police will be barred from asking people about their immigration status or participating in federal immigration enforcement activities. Jail officials only will be allowed to transfer inmates to federal immigration authorities if they have been convicted of certain crimes.
CHICAGO (AP) – The New Year brings a pricier look at the gas pump.
GasBuddy.com says the average price for a gallon of gas nationally is $2.34, and that’s about 35 cents more than a year ago.
Oil analyst Patrick DeHaan says the price has jumped 18 cents a gallon over the last few weeks. The rapid rise is all about OPEC’s decision to cut output, which means a jump in the price of crude oil.
DeHaan adds motorists can expect to spend anywhere from 25 to 50 cents more at the pump than they did in 2016.
Nicole Kidman's surprise performance on stage as her husband Keith Urban belted out tribute pieces at a New Year's Eve gig has divided social media opinion. Fans labelled her dancing in Nashville as "the cutest thing ever" while others said she looked "awkward" and questioned whether she'd had too much to drink, Daily mail reports.
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COPENHAGEN, March 30 Denmark's government wants to strengthen supervision of Danish pension funds to reflect their increased investments in alternative assets such as wind farms and infrastructure projects, it said on Thursday.
Alternative investments are often more complex and risky than traditional investments such as bonds, business minister Brian Mikkelsen said in a statement.
The liberal minority government will therefore seek parliamentary backing to allocate more resources to the Danish Financial Services Authority (FSA), he said.
Danish pension funds have been lobbying against a proposal from the FSA that would force them to give customers detailed forecasts on future payout and risk, offering instead to set standards themselves. (Reporting by Teis Jensen; Editing by Catherine Evans)
A homeowner in tony River Oaks bought a WWII tank and parked it out front of his house. As owner Tony Buzbee said to KHOU Houston: “This particular tank landed at Normandy. It liberated Paris, and ultimately went all the way to Berlin. There’s a lot of history here.” The homeowners association does not share his enthusiasm. And this is one instance when we have to agree with the HOA. In a museum, an old tank is neat. In a neighborhood, it’s an eyesore. Buzbee said he will move it to his ranch in East Texas before long. But until then, he challenges the HOA to try to tow it.
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Late last week, Hoquiam Animal Control Officer Tom Taylor approached a silver car parked on the wrong side of the street next to a convenience store.
As Officer Taylor walked up to the car, he saw a 28-year old Hoquiam man sitting behind the wheel.
According to Taylor, the man apparently did not notice the officer approach as he was “concentrating all his attention on a metal spoon in his hand with a small plastic baggie of what appeared to be black tar heroin”.
Hoquiam Police say that the man was startled by the officer and attempted to hide the items while Officer Taylor called for a Patrol unit to respond.
Officers took the man into custody for the felony drug violation and recovered numerous items of drug paraphernalia from the vehicle.
In the backseat of the car with the man was his one year old son. The report was also sent to Child Protective Services.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Hundreds of Metro children will spend the next nine weeks with teachers and volunteers helping them retain the information they learned this past school year.
The Atomic Blast Summer Enrichment program, in partnership with Kansas City Public Schools, is designed to work students physically and mentally at a time when boredom can offset the learning a child made while in school.
Experts believe a child can lose 2.6 months of grade-level equivalency in computation skills over the summer. Teachers and volunteers will spend the summer helping students with math and science based classes as well as physical activity to make sure their summer isn't being wasted.
The camp accommodates children from 5 to 18. Older students even have opportunities to practice job interviews and visit colleges.
The program runs through July 27th. For more information about the Atomic Blast Summer Enrichment program click or tap here.
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Workers excavate and pour gravel at the future site of Indian River Villas, a 23-unit condominium complex, and a City of Fort Pierce public kayak park Wednesday, May 30, 2018, at the intersection of Indian River Drive and Citrus Avenue in downtown Fort Pierce. The kayak park will cost $248,000, and will be the first public launch in the city. To see more photos, go to TCPalm.com. JEREMIAH WILSON/TCPALM
Off-duty San Antonio officer critically injured in shootout
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Authorities say an off-duty San Antonio police officer was shot six times in a suspected road-rage incident with another driver.
Police Chief William McManus says the officer was in his personal vehicle when he and another driver pulled off into a parking lot near Interstate 10 West on Tuesday night. McManus says the other driver accused the officer of cutting him off, and then opened fire on the officer.
The police chief says the officer retrieved a handgun from his vehicle and returned fire, hitting the other driver and a passenger in the other vehicle.
McManus says the officer, who is an 11-year veteran of the department, is in critical but stable condition. The other driver is in stable condition while the passenger suffered a graze wound.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP)  The founder of ZeekRewards has been sentenced to nearly 15 years behind bars for his role in an $850 million online Ponzi scheme that bilked nearly a million people in the U.S. and abroad.
Media outlets report 70-year-old Paul Burks was given three concurrent prison sentences of 14 years and eight months Monday after being convicted on four felony fraud charges.
The judge indicated Burks most likely will spend his final days in prison, given his multiple health issues, including cancer. Burks had been free on bond for the past 4 ½ years.
Burks owned ZeekRewards.com, a Lexington, North Carolina-based penny-auction website which gave incentives for recruiting new investors. The site made fanciful promises of 125 percent returns at a time when the economy limped out of the Great Recession.
Donahue (shoulder) was an active participant at Monday's practice, Rich Cimini of ESPN reports.
Donahue sat out Saturday's preseason opener against the Titans due to a sore shoulder. However, his quick return to practice indicates the Jets were likely exercising caution with the rookie. He projects to provide linebacker depth heading into Week 1.
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The S&P BSE Sensex rallied over 200 points Wednesday despite negative global cues. The Nifty50 reclaimed 10,700 levels and closed above its short-term moving averages such as 5-EMA, 13-EMA, as well as 50-EMA which is a bullish sign.
The index picked up momentum after the Union Cabinet approved the proposal to hike minimum support price (MSP) for all Kharif crops by 1.5 times of the input cost for the 2018-19 season, a move that is expected to boost farmers’ income.
The move is in line with the announcement made by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley in Budget 2018 of MSP 1.5 times the cost of production for the crops. The increased MSP is also seen as a step towards meeting the Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s promise to double farmer’s income by 2022.
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“Pour on the sugar,” it’s about to get a little sweeter in our kitchen! Vida’s Chef Hattie McDaniel makes us a blonde chocolate peanut butter tart with scotcharoo crust, Concord grape pate de fruit, ancient grains, candied celery, and Concord grape sorbet. Don’t forget the tart, crust, and candy, too…. all made LIVE!
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The Tomball Parkway is reopened following an early morning two-vehicle crash.All mainlanes of SH-249 Tomball Parkway northbound at North Sam Houston Tollway were closed following the accident.They reopened just after 6 a.m.An SUV collided with a concrete pillar just before 3 a.m. Monday. One car was seen with severe damage to its rear end.Two people were taken to the hospital but their conditions are not known.
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EU finance ministers knock US base erosion reforms
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Tax reform proposals that would significantly affect the (re)insurance axis between the US and offshore havens such as Bermuda came under fire today from the finance ministers of the five largest European Union economies.
The proposals, described in pending legislation as targeting "base erosion" and profit shifting, could violate international treaties against double taxation, the finance ministers from Germany, France, Britain, Italy and Spain reportedly said in a letter to US Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin.
The ministers suggested that US...
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Police arrested one Shaikh Sameer Shaikh Munna (23) from the car and are investigating further
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Police on Tuesday seized fake notes worth Rs 6.17 lakh from a car in Golpangri near Jalna and arrested a 23-year-old man. On a tip-off, police intercepted the car and found the counterfeit currencies of Rs 100 denomination from a bag, said district superintendent of police, Ramnath Pokale.
Police arrested one Shaikh Sameer Shaikh Munna (23) from the car and are investigating further. According to the officer, the notes were meant to be circulated in Jalna city. A case has been registered against Munna under various sections of the IPC.
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In China, Lenovo has prematurely played its hand in updating its Moto Mods showcase webpage in displaying both the Moto Z2 Play and what appears to be the Moto Z2 Force, according to prior leaked materials.
In promoting modular accessories that clip onto the smartphones’ backs through magnetic pins, we see hints of “Mods” that will act as wall projectors, stereo speakers, gamepad controllers, extended batteries and an optical zoom lens attachment from Hasselblad. We also see what has been depicted with AT&T as the Moto Z2 Force — T-Mobile is also rumored to carry the device. The design cues include a dual-camera system in a circular puck and a grain pattern on the corpus with a matte finish rim.
We expect an announcement to be made for the to-be-released Moto Z2 Force in New York on July 25.
Hronek picked up a goal and an assist to lead AHL Grand Rapids to a 4-2 win over Cleveland on Friday.
Hronek's first professional campaign got off to a rough, rough start, but he has played much better over the past month. His overall numbers (21 points in 39 games) are impressive and he continues to log lots of playing time for the Griffins. His ceiling is that of a top-four defender at the NHL level, but Hronek will have to improve his play in his own zone to ultimately reach that level.
A new report by the nonpartisan Migration Policy Institute finds the number of undocumented farm workers dropped over a 14-year period.
Between 2000 and 2014, the report says undocumented workers in the agricultural sector dropped from 55 percent to 47 percent. The report analyzed data from the U.S. Department of Labor’s National Agricultural Worker Survey and said the labor shift was largely caused by a decline in illegal immigration from Mexico after the 2008 recession.
Politico says that many of the migrant farm workers now in the United States have been here for some time and have settled with their families. The report also found that U.S. farm workers are now mostly Mexican-born men, and that half of farm workers received Medicaid, food stamps or other benefits in 2014.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 15 (Reuters) - Malaysia has detained a woman holding a Vietnamese travel document in connection with the death of the half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, police said on Wednesday.
The woman, detained on Wednesday morning at the low-cost terminal of the Kuala Lumpur International Airport in the Malaysian capital, was identified on the travel document as Doan Thi Huong, police said in a statement.
The "suspect was positively identified from the CCTV footage at the airport and was alone at the time of arrest," they added.
South Korea's spy agency suspects two female North Korean agents assassinated the estranged half-brother of the North Korean leader on Monday, South Korean lawmakers in Seoul have said. (Reporting by A. Ananthalakshmi; Editing by Clarence Fernandez)
DEWEY BEACH, Del. (AP) - A wild Memorial Day weekend had a happy ending in this beach town after a 19-year-old who apparently didn't know she was pregnant gave birth outside a hotel.
Dewey Beach Police Sgt. Cliff Dempsey tells the News Journal that he got the call about a woman about to ride her bicycle home because she was feeling unwell, but instead gave birth in the parking garage of Hyatt Place. Officers found her holding her baby and took them to a hospital.
Three people were arrested early Sunday after two officers responding to a street brawl were hit by a car and police horse was punched in its face.
Dewey Mayor TJ Redefer said he was "overjoyed" by the birth after "this crazy weekend of Memorial Day fun."
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Information from: The News Journal of Wilmington, Del., http://www.delawareonline.com
March 19 (Reuters) - Hudson Technologies Inc:
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OTTAWA — The Liberals have jumped into an early, commanding lead in a safe seat in Newfoundland and Labrador, one of four ridings in which federal byelections are being held tonight.
With just five of 261 polls reporting, Liberal contender Churence Rogers has captured 61 per cent of the vote in Bonavista-Burin-Trinity — 29 percentage points ahead of his nearest competitor, Conservative Mike Windsor.
The riding, left vacant after the retirement of cabinet minister Judy Foote, is the safest Liberal seat in the country. Foote won the largest margin of victory in the country during the 2015 election, taking a whopping 81.8 per cent of the vote.
Polls have not yet closed in the other three ridings: Toronto's Scarborough-Agincourt, Saskatchewan's Battlefords-Lloydminster and British Columbia's South Surrey-White Rock.
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March 20, 2018. Cameron Bancroft revealed to reporters ahead of the third Test that his shark diving experience, while on a rest break between Tests, did not go well. "It didn't end so well for me," he said. "I was pretty sea sick for the whole time. "I think I will be laying off boats for a while now." Bancroft said all the players in the Australian side had enjoyed the break to freshen up. "That's the beauty of playing cricket around the world, you get opportunities to come to amazing places like Cape Town. (AAP VIDEO/Supplied/Cricket Australia)
VIBRATIONS Rhythmic Motion is a dynamic representation in dance, drumming, and theater reflecting traditional African and Contemporary performance art. Using specific dance and musical genres, this concert blends a visual and audible palette into a refreshingly seamless offering that insights rhythmic pulses and body movement into a wild, hypnotic new look at African culture. This concert features collaborative works and staging by DeMar Walker, Sonya Thompson, Ferne Caulker, Kumasi Allen, and Youssouf Koumbassa. "To connect and move African dance and music from obscurity to the light, to expose children and all audiences to the beauty and significance of the African aesthetic to the world has been my life path" says Founder and Artistic Director Ferne Caulker
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COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Columbus defenseman Zach Werenski will miss the rest of the postseason because of a broken cheekbone.
The Blue Jackets announced the decision Monday, one day after the 19-year-old rookie took a puck to the face on a shot by Pittsburgh's Phil Kessel that opened a gash on Werenski's right cheek in the second period.
He played a couple shifts in the third period with a full facemask, but his eye swelled shut and he had to sit out the rest of the game. He tweeted a photo of his face after the game that showed his eye nearly swollen shut.
Pittsburgh won 5-4 in overtime for a 3-0 lead in their first-round series. Game 4 is Tuesday night.
× French pizzeria rammed by car; one dead
SEPT-SORTS, France — A car was intentionally rammed into a pizzeria east of Paris Monday night, leaving one person dead and seven injured, according to the French Interior Ministry.
The incident took place in Sept-Sorts, 55 kilometers (34 miles) east of Paris, a ministry spokesperson told CNN.
The driver of the car has been arrested but his motivations are still unknown the spokesperson said.
The French National police tweeted that an operation was ongoing and asked people to respect the security perimeter, in order not to affect the rescue operations.
Lydia Gilman , daughter of Lance and April Gilman, of China, was selected as one of 10 finalists in the 2017 Kennebec Valley - Alfond Youth Center's Youth Talent Search. Lydia won a $500 talent scholarship to be used anyway she deems appropriate in furthering her musical talents.
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Azure Orbit III International Finance Limited -- Moody's take rating actions on 19 Chinese commercial banks and 4 Chinese subsidiaries of international banks
The UK Government’s Scottish Affairs Committee has concluded that RBS should halt its branch closures plans, which include Duns and Eyemouth.
The committee published a damning report into the closure plans, criticising the bank for being clueless about the damage the closures would do to the communities affected, and also criticising the UK Government for their inaction.
Vice-chair of the committee, Borders MP John Lamont described the closure plans as a devastating blow for affected communities, and said: “RBS needs to look again at this decision, if only to reflect on the impact it is having on its brand image. RBS customers from across the Borders feel angry and betrayed, something which bank bosses appear completely unaware of.
“There was nothing stopping UK Ministers from publicly criticising the decision.”
CUBA — The state Department of Transportation plans to perform $100,000 in maintenance paving work on Route 305 in the village in July.
The project will involve repairing asphalt and smoothing the driving service through the heart of the village, from Route 446 (Water Street) south to the railroad trestle near the village limits.
NYDOT indicates this segment of Route 305 is underlain with brick pavers, which are very susceptible to freeze-thaw damage. To help address that, the department accelerated delivery of this maintenance paving effort.
Donald Trump’s baser instincts served him well during the campaign last year. Why expect him to change now?
We know how he works. If the mainstream media says one thing, then he says the other. If the political establishment demands a particular course of action, he sets his compass for the opposite direction.
So as this weekend’s bloody events unfolded in Charlottesville, where a woman was killed by a car ploughing into a crowd of anti-fascist protesters, is it any surprise that Mr Trump has shied from condemning the white supremacists and their Nazi flags?
Sure, he has offered the vaguest of statements, saying: “We condemn in the strongest possible terms this egregious display of hatred, bigotry and violence, on many sides,” before getting in a shot at Barack Obama by saying such anger existed under his predecessor.
Police watchdog IPID will brief Parliament's police committee on Wednesday, for the first time since the return of Robert McBride as its head.
The Independent Police Investigative Directorate will present its Budget Review and Recommendations Report to MPs and brief them on its high-profile cases.
This is expected to include the investigation against acting police commissioner Khomotso Phahlane for alleged corruption and defeating the ends of justice.
IPID is looking into how he managed to pay for an R8m home in the luxurious Sable Hills Waterfront Estate, north of Pretoria, on a career policeman's salary.
The public war between Phahlane and IPID intensified this week with the arrest of investigator Paul O'Sullivan and lawyer Sarah Jane Trent. They are also investigating Phahlane.
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Charlottesville Massacre Captured on Drone Video
Charlottesville Car Attack Captured on Drone Video
New footage of the carnage in Charlottesville was captured by drone video.
You see the crowd scramble as the burgundy vehicle is propelled into the intersection after James Alex Fields rams it from behind.
One person was killed and 19 were injured in what was almost certainly a terrorist attack.
Fields has been charged with second-degree murder. He has aligned himself with the neo-Nazi movement over the years. His mother said after the attack, she knew he was going to the rally which she thought "had something to do with Trump ... Trump's not a supremacist."
Second time in three years you guys have done that. Appreciate the shout out. Fans make these games a ton of fun. #copreps
Jake's Cafe moves to Lohman Avenue After 10 years in DoA a Ana, Jake's Cafe moves into Las Cruces. Check out this story on lcsun-news.com: http://www.lcsun-news.com/story/money/2017/06/13/jakes-cafe-moves-lohman-avenue/392678001/ Owner Jake Harkness stands near the register of the new Jake's Cafe location, on Lohman Avenue.
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Baku. 9 January. REPORT.AZ/ Iranian Embassy in Azerbaijan will launch a book of condolences on the occasion of death of former president Ali Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani.
Report informs, the book of condolences will be open on January 10-11 from 10:00 am to 12:00 am and from 15:00 to 17:00.
Moreover, flags at Iranian embassy in Baku have been lowered related to 3-day mourning announced in this country.
Some commemorative arrangements to the honor of dead president have been scheduled.
A.Rafsanjani died on January 8 from heart attack in one of Tehran hospitals at age 82. He served as president of the country during 1989-1997 years. He headed Expediency Discernment Council under supreme leader of Iran Ali Khamenei.
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Exeter's police force helicopter was involved in two incidents in the early hours of this morning.
The National Police Air Service (NAPS) helicopter was over the Plymouth area at 3.39am according to their official Twitter account.
The Tweet from NPAS Exeter read: "On scene in Plymouth providing operational support to Devon and Cornwall Police while they deal with two pursuits."
A Devon & Cornwall Police Force Incident Manager confirmed its deployment, and said one of the incidents involved a failure to stop after travelling at 'excessive speed.'
The car was seized, but those inside fled the scene.
It was heard over St Burdeax at around 2am, according to a Plymouth Herald reader.
Police have not issued an appeal to locate the suspects.
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It was a dancing showcase today as hundreds of young women put their talent in the spotlight.
The Celebration Talent regional competition was at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center.
And while the dancing event creates future stars, it also creates something much bigger.
THE Origin series may be done and dusted but there’s still a game to be played and the Blues have a chance at history.
Only six teams in Origin series have pulled off the clean sweep with just two Blues sides (1986 and 2000) pulling it off.
KENT: Maroons have never been more dangerous
INJURY: Gillett out until finals
Nick Campton and Tim Williams, who have never clean swept anything, hash out the historical implications for Game III, chew the fat over the new Queensland side and touch on the club competition as well — namely, is Penrith’s season on the ropes?
Pull up a chair and tee up some Ryan Girdler highlights (32 points, never forget) and enjoy the latest edition of the League Central podcast.
LISTEN! Nick Campton and Tim Williams hash out all the details of Origin III, ask who has the most to gain from the dead rubber and wonder if Penrith’s season is on the ropes.
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As the war on extremism continues globally, the battle for western Mosul begins in Iraq.
Utah billionaire and philanthropist Jon Huntsman Sr. has died at the age of 80.
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The JSE looked set for its sixth trading day of losses on Tuesday morning as markets trading ahead of it took their cue from Wall Street.
The Nasdaq index closed 1.8% lower on Tuesday, dragged down by Facebook’s share price falling 7% to $172.56 as the social media company came under fire for allowing an advertising company employed by then presidential candidate Donald Trump, Cambridge Analytica, to harvest private user data.
The tech stock sell-off sparked by the Facebook scandal led to a 0.35% fall in Tencent, which slipped to $460.20, on Tuesday morning, a bad omen for Naspers and the JSE.
The S&P 500 index closed 1.4% lower on Tuesday, but a weaker rand translated that into a 0.2% rise to R32.50 for the JSE-listed CoreShares S&P 500 tracker.
At 7am the rand was trading at R12.02 to the dollar, R14.83 to the euro and R16.86 to the pound.
It’s time to show your community spirit, Milton.
Once again, Milton Transit is holding its annual Thanksgiving Stuff-a-Bus fundraiser in support of the Salvation Army food bank.
A bus will be situated outside Metro (1050 Kennedy Circle) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. this Saturday (Oct. 7).
Customers are urged to fill a bag of non-perishable food items and drop it off with volunteers.
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is bringing back its 25-year-old slogan. Associated Press File photo
WrestleMania Reportedly Returning to New Orleans Soon
WWE’s WrestleMania will be returning to New Orleans in 2018, according to F4Wonline.com.
WrestleMania 34 will reportedly take place in New Orleans at the Superdome.
WrestleMania 30 was held at the Superdome in 2014.
An official announcement from WWE is expected soon.
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PARRAMATTA need a quick fix and are reportedly looking to England for it.
Following Sunday’s 54-0 thrashing at the hands of Manly, the WWOS is reporting the Eels are considering making an immediate move to sign English prop Ryan Sutton
Sutton is off-contract with Wigan and keen to test himself in the NRL.
Fox Sports has previously reported the 22-year-old had spoken with Cronulla and Newcastle about making the move to Australia.
According to the report, Sutton has been given permission to negotiate with NRL clubs for 2018.
Fox Sports understands the Sharks are still keen on Sutton, while the Knights have not pursued their interest.
The 98 kilo forward has played almost 100 games for Wigan.
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The 21-year-old put on an eye-popping display as her ample assets spilled out of her black bikini top.
With her skimpy swimwear struggling to contain her sizeable bust, the blonde bombshell suffered a major nip-slip as she walked along the sand.
Clutching her phone and a pair of sandals, the daughter of Hollywood A-listers Alec Baldwin and Kim Basinger, seemed oblivious to the mishap as she soaked up the sun.
The model turned her day out into a sizzling photoshoot as she shared a cheeky snap of her pert posterior on Instagram.
Normal black asphalt absorbs 80 to 95 percent of sunlight, but painting road surfaces grey reflects the sun's rays, helping to cool urban temperatures.
CNN's Chris Cillizza explains why, as of mid-March, there are now 69 Republican seats in jeopardy in the November election.
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A 30-YEAR-OLD miner of Golden City, Baramita Village, was on Friday remanded to prison by Magistrate Judy Latchman for the capital offence of murder.
Allen Fredericks was not required to plead to the indictable charge which alleged that on September 8, 2016 at Perseverance Backdam, North West District (NWD), he murdered Ervin Williams, called “Macusis” or “Vergil.”
?Fredricks was remanded to prison until February 7, when he will reappear before Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan.
On January 29, 2018 Fredricks was apprehended after a party of policemen went to Big Creek Backdam, North West District, and arrested him.
Enquiries revealed that the men were at a camp at Perseverance when Williams choked a nine-year-old girl. Her parents had intervened after it was brought to their attention.
However, Fredricks and Adrian John, who was previously charged and is on remand for the same murder, carried Williams to a camp where he was severely beaten and hanged at the camp site.
FILE - In this file photo dated Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, Lady Gaga performs during the halftime show of the NFL Super Bowl, in Houston, USA. Lady Gaga has canceled 10 concerts of her current Joanne World Tour, in Europe and South America because of severe pain, the tour's promoter Live Nation said Saturday Feb. 3, 2018. Darron Cummings, FILE AP Photo
Physical trading in West Africa was muted as the market awaited tender results and the April-loading Angolan crude oil export plan. * The benchmark oil prices on which West Africa crude oil trades retraced some of Monday's losses as confidence in OPEC's cut plan rose.
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BOSTON (AP) — Boston College guard Ky Bowman will return to school for his junior year after deciding to withdraw from the NBA draft.
Bowman is the Atlantic Coast Conference’s top returning scorer, averaging 17.6 points per game last year, when he was an honorable mention for the all-ACC team.
The 6-foot-1 North Carolina native says it was a good experience to go through the evaluation process and still dreams of playing in the NBA.
With an insured value of almost $1 trillion, covering 2.6 million lots and directly employing 9000 people nationwide, the strata sector is an important part of the Australian economy.
That's according to the first comprehensive national report of its kind into the strata sector, co-authored by University of NSW associate professor Hazel Easthope.
"These figures really show just how big the sector is," she said.
UNSW associate professor Hazel Easthope said it was exciting finally to have national data on the strata sector. Photo: Supplied
"The vast majority of private apartments in Australia, as well as many other attached properties, such as townhouses and commercial properties, are owned under strata title, and this is the first time we have had figures about the scale and value of the sector."
Associate Professor Easthope said one of the fascinating aspects of the strata sector was that it was mostly volunteer run.
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Mumbai, July 4 (IANS) Private sector lender Yes Bank on Wednesday said that it has received the final regulatory approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to commence its mutual fund business.
According to the lender, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had earlier granted approval to Yes Bank to sponsor a mutual fund followed by SEBI's in-principle nod which was received subsequently.
Commenting on the development, Rana Kapoor, Managing Director and CEO of Yes Bank said: "YES Asset Management (India) Limited (YAMIL) will leverage Yes Bank's knowledge banking expertise and relationship capital across retail, corporate and institutional investors to effectively channelise their assets in equity and debt capital markets."
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Former USC Trojans basketball star and 2008 No. 3 overall pick OJ Mayo was banned from the NBA for two seasons, but he’s working on a return. After completing the first season of his two-year ban from the NBA for violating the terms of the league’s anti-drug program, many began to wonder about his future. According to those who worked with him, he came in out of shape at 240 pounds — much heavier than his listed weight online. However, since he started training at this gym in July, he is down to 219 pounds, Gaines told HoopsHype on Monday. This is a huge loss over the course of five weeks.
TURIN, Italy, Oct 6 (Reuters) - Italy's hopes of qualifying directly for next year's World Cup were dashed as they produced another uninspired performance and were held to a 1-1 draw at home by Macedonia in their qualifier on Friday.
The result, coupled with Spain's 3-0 win over Albania, ensured that Italy will finish second in Group G, almost certainly guaranteeing them a place in a two-leg playoff for a place in Russia next year.
Giorgio Chiellini put Italy ahead five minutes before halftime but the hosts were stunned when Aleksandar Trajkovski levelled in the 77th minute.
Italy have 20 points in Group G and are set to finish as one of the best eight runners-up who progress to the playoff round from the nine European groups. The group winners all qualify directly.
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FAIRBORN, Ohio (WDTN) – The Fairborn City Council has selected the finalists for the City Manager position and are inviting the public to meet them.
The City will host a candidate reception Thursday, February 23 at the Holiday Inn, 2800 Presidential Drive from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
The public is encouraged to attend the reception and meet the candidates. Refreshments will be provided.
The candidate list includes:
Lowell Crow of Monmouth, IL
John Jezak of Maumee, OH
John Murphy of Hobbs, NM
Thomas Thomas of Rock Island, IL.
The City said Wednesday Robert Anderson of Fairborn is an alternate candidate should one of the four withdraw.
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“Immigrants enhance our freedom as they have done throughout American history. Immigrants remind us daily of the freedom and opportunity that America offers. They bring with them new ideas, skills and an entrepreneurial spirit. They join us in paying taxes and enlisting in the Armed Forces to defend our liberties from those who would take them away. May all Americans, current and aspiring, enjoy a happy Fourth of July.” (George Griswold)
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Gasoline prices in the Las Vegas area have gone up in the past week.
GasBuddy.com reports the average retail price of a gallon of gas in the area has increased almost 6 cents in the past week, to an average of $2.82. That's according to a survey of 649 gas outlets.
Gas prices in Las Vegas Sunday were 21 cents a gallon higher than a year ago and about 7 cents more than a month ago.
GasBuddy.com senior petroleum analyst Patrick DeHaan says seasonal factors continue to affect gas prices. He says gas prices nationwide this spring will be between 10 percent and 25 percent higher than a year ago.
The national average has increased about 3 cents per gallon in the past week, to $2.54.
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RHS netters struggle at Excelsior Tourney
By Russ Green/Sports Editor
A pair of fifth-place finishes was the best the Spartan tennis team could come up with at the Excelsior Springs tournament Wednesday. Coach Julie Baker said her team faced some very tough competition with larger schools such as Kearney and Platte County among the teams entered.
“We competed the best we could,” Baker said. “Kearney and Platte County each have 40 on their roster and are very good. We are working on being consistent enough to keep the ball in play, yet powerful enough to get them on the run instead of us. We continue to improve but that was tough competition.”
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If you like the latest Callaway Rogue Pro Irons but want your set to stand out from the crowd, you’re in luck. In early June the company will make the all new Rogue Pro Black Irons available.
This special edition features a limited edition True Temper XP 105 shaft, a Lamkin Z5 grip and a black medallion.
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Denmark awaiting extradition order from South Korea for Chung Yoo-ra
COPENHAGEN, Jan 2 (Reuters) - Danish authorities are waiting for an extradition request from South Korea for Chung Yoo-ra, the daughter of a woman at the centre of an influence-peddling scandal, they said on Monday.
Stuart Baxter's scramble for players to represent South Africa in the African Nations Championship qualifiers is well-documented and Wits coach Gavin Hunt says he feels sorry for his Bafana counterpart.
Bafana Bafana drew 2-2 with Zambia in a Chan qualifier in East London at the weekend and Baxter's charges will have a mountain to climb when they play the return leg away from home on Saturday.
But the Zambians are the least of Baxter's worries as he expects to lose as many as eight players in the coming days and could be forced to field a makeshift side in Ndola.
The Chan tournament is not played on dates designated by Fifa for international matches and Baxter is pretty much at the mercy of the clubs.
"I feel sorry for Stuart, I mean he is struggling," Hunt said. "It's just a situation that is crazy, isn't it? You have your national team and you cannot get players. I mean that's crazy. That's just crazy."
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi’s office is dismissing President Donald Trump’s latest claim that she’s an “MS-13 lover” as simply not true.
The Democratic leader’s spokesman pointed to a fact-checker’s report rating Trump’s earlier suggestions that she favors of the gang as “false.” Pelosi declined further comment.
Trump’s most recent characterization of Pelosi came in attacks during a campaign-style rally Tuesday in Tennessee as the White House focuses on illegal immigration ahead of the midterm election.
Pelosi has been critical of Trump’s use of the word “animals” in his talks about illegal immigration, saying the president should respect the worth of every person, but the White House has said the was referring specifically to the gang members.
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Heading into the Christmas break, the St. John's IceCaps had three of their 10 road games under their belt, coming away with four points. After having a full week off, they continued their trip with four games between Christmas and New Year's.
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Gregg Bell joined The News Tribune in July 2014. Bell had been the director of writing for the University of Washington's athletic department for four years. He was the senior national sports writer in Seattle for The Associated Press from 2005-10, covering the Seahawks in their first Super Bowl season and beyond. He's also been The Sacramento Bee's beat writer on the Oakland Athletics and Raiders. The native of Steubenville, Ohio, is a 1993 graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y., and a 2000 graduate of the University of California, Berkeley's Graduate School of Journalism.
A day after reviewing their options at closer, the Rangers placed Sam Dyson on the 10-day disabled list Monday with a right hand contusion.
The roster move may be more of a formality for Dyson, who has blown all three of his save chances this season, rather than an actual injury. The right-hander (0-3) owns a 27.00 ERA and a 4.38 WHIP for the Rangers, who sit last in the AL West entering Monday's games.
Dyson had 38 saves for the Rangers in 2016, but the job will belong to Matt Bush for the time being with Jeremy Jeffress moving into an eighth-inning role.
The Rangers won 95 games last season, thanks in part to Dyson's pitching combined with a 36-11 record in one-run games (an MLB record) despite having a bullpen with the second-worst ERA in the American League.
Looks like regression has already caught up to the club, which is 0-4 in one-run games so far this season.
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Police in York are searching for a man wanted for questioning connection with a shooting that left one person dead and another person injured Tuesday afternoon.
Investigators are searching for Shanquay Ritter, regarding the shooting along the 100 block of East Maple Street at a 5 p.m., police said.
An 18-year-old man was found at the scene and taken to the hospital where he later died, police said. He had been shot in the chest. His identify has not yet been released.
A second victim, identified as Jashan Wilson, 20, of York, was later found at the hospital. He had been transported there by a private vehicle. Police said Wilson suffered a gunshot wound to the arm.
Anyone with information about Ritter is asked to contact police at 717-846-1234 or text tips to 847-411.
Shoppers will now be the final arbiter when a product chosen as the best invention in a reality TV show hits the shelves.
Klerksdorp’s Christo Rossouw was named the winner of the Hangman show on Sunday night‚ earning R1-million in prize money. Rossouw also has a distribution deal with Fever Tree‚ who will be testing his products in the market in three big supermarket chains.
The 35-year-old impressed the judges and viewers with his innovative mosquito repellent lamp to beat off the remaining two finalists — Bonex Mwakikunga with his diabetes breathalyser and Claire Reid‚ inventor of Reel Gardening‚ a pre-fertilised‚ pre-spaced colour-coded seed tape.
An elated Rossouw said: “I always focus on social innovations when entering competitions. There is a huge need to provide the underprivileged with affordable and effective solutions to problems that they are facing.”
Brenda Kent jumps on her boat as she and her husband leave the Biloxi Small Craft Harbor in Biloxi, Miss., on Friday, Oct. 6, 2017 to take the boat up river in advance of Tropical Storm Nate. Gulf Coast residents were bracing Friday for a fast-moving blast of wind, heavy rain and rising water as Tropical Storm Nate threatened to reach hurricane strength before a weekend landfall. The Sun Herald via AP John Fitzhugh
× Construction To Close Interstate 49 Lanes In Bentonville June 1-9
BENTONVILLE (KFSM) — Nightime lane closures will take place on Interstate 49 in Bentonville starting this Friday (June 1).
Crews will close lanes to put down the final striping and pavement markings on Interstate 49, U.S. 62/Arkansas 102 and Arkansas 72. The Arkansas Department of Transportation has been working to widen 3.5 miles of Interstate 49 to three lanes each direction. The work also includes constructing auxiliary lanes from U.S. 62/Arkansas 102 toward Southeast Walton Boulevard.
The lanes will be closed alternately from U.S. 62/Arkansas 102 (Southeast 14th Street, exit 86) to Arkansas 72 (Central Avenue exit 88) from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. from Friday through Saturday, June 9, weather permitting. Drivers are asked to use extra caution while driving into and through work zones.
More information on the project is available at ConnectingArkansasProgram.com. Travel information can be found at iDriveArkansas.com or ArDOT.gov.
Not Exhausted: Who ran this poll? The same people who ran the polls saying Hillary was going to win by a landslide? Trump has been proven innocent of collusion. If anyone was polled who can handle anything other than MSM soundbites, they would know that he did not obstruct nor did he collude - nor has he ever been under investigation. But you would have to read Comey's whole letter to know those things and I seriously wonder if they could comprehend it.
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“Jaylen has tremendous talent and he’s going to be a vital part of our team’s backcourt next season,” Alford said in a statement. “We’re really looking forward to watching him continue to get better here at UCLA, and he has a really big opportunity ahead of him. We’ve told him that he has a lot of room to grow and improve, and he’s more than capable of becoming one of the country’s most dynamic players.”
FILE - In this June 10, 2016 file photo, Eric Church performs at the CMA Music Festival at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn. Country star Church struggled to hold back tears in a tribute to the victims of the mass shooting at a country music festival in Las Vegas and debuted a song he wrote in their honor called "Why Not Me." Church was a headliner at the Route 91 Harvest Festival two days before a gunman opened fire on a crowd of thousands Sunday night, Oct. 1, 2017. Photo by Al Wagner
The Siebenschläfer or dormouse is a rare, squirrel-like mammal found mostly in Europe. Siebenschläfer are around 12 inches from head to tail in length. The animal is shy, harmless and not aggressive, but noisy vocally in its movements at night as it is a nocturnal animal.
As spring arrives, the animals have been known to enter homes the Stuttgart area though small crevices; attics make good nesting areas for them. They are able to climb.
The animal is protected by German law, therefor can only be caught and removed in live traps if found burrowing in homes on or off-post. Violators of this law (including the garrison pest control contractor) can be fined up to €50,000. After a Siebenschlaefer is caught, because they are creatures of habit and may return, they must be transported at least 25 kilometers away and released in a wooded area or a meadow.
There are no known human health issues associated with these animals according to German officials.
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ProgressNow Colorado Executive Director Ian Silverii. (Photo courtesy of Ian Silverii) Smart? Sure, Ian Silverii is smart. But you pretty much expect that of a hard-charging, relentlessly partisan, take-no-prisoners political playmaker. What you don’t necessarily expect is how personable, funny — and frank — he is. It’s all on display in today’s Q&A, in which […]
In 2017 the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey will begin a seven-year, $1.9 billion restoration of the George Washington Bridge. The project, which includes replacing its suspender cables, will rip out the seven-foot-wide paths for cyclists and pedestrians on the edges of the roadway.
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× Man driving wrong way killed in central Missouri crash
LEBANON, Mo. (AP) _ Authorities say a man driving the wrong way on Interstate 44 in central Missouri was killed in a head-on crash with a semitrailer.
Springfield television station KOLR reports that 37-year-old Jarrett Crowley, of Waynesville, died in the 1:30 a.m. Saturday crash.
Investigators say Crowley was traveling westbound in an eastbound lane of I-44 in Laclede County when he was hit by a semi that was passing another vehicle.
Officials say the semi driver was not injured.
Police are appealing for witnesses to a collision on the A5 at Crackley Bank yesterday afternoon.
A red Vauxhall Astra, a silver BMW M3 and a silver Ford Focus were involved in a collision at around 2.30pm.
The driver of the Ford Focus, a woman in her 80s, has been left with serious injuries and is being treated in hospital.
The drivers of the other two vehicles, a man in his 20s and a man in his 50s, are believed to have sustained minor injuries.
The road was closed for a period of time to allow emergency services to deal with the incident.
Police officers are urging anyone who was in the area at that time who may have witnessed the collision to contact them on 101 quoting incident number 420s of 3 July 2018.
March 30 The holdings of the largest 100 U.S. public pension systems rose 0.4 percent to $3.396 trillion in the fourth quarter of 2016 from the previous quarter, according to U.S. Census Bureau data published on Thursday.
Assets for these major public employee pension systems increased 4.2 percent from $3.260 trillion from the same quarter in 2015. (Reporting by Karen Pierog, editing by G Crosse)
April 24 (Reuters) - Wynn Resorts Ltd:
* Q1 GAAP LOSS PER SHARE $1.99
* Q1 EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW $1.98 — THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S
* OPERATING REVENUES WERE $1.72 BILLION FOR Q1 OF 2018, AN INCREASE OF 20.5%
* RESULTS REFLECT COMPANY’S ADOPTION OF NEW REVENUE RECOGNITION STANDARD (“ASC 606”), EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2018
* HAS APPROVED A CASH DIVIDEND OF $0.75 PER SHARE
* APPROVED A CASH DIVIDEND OF $0.75 PER SHARE, A 50% INCREASE IN QUARTERLY CASH DIVIDEND FROM LAST QUARTER
* CURRENTLY CONSTRUCTING WYNN BOSTON HARBOR, AN INTEGRATED RESORT IN EVERETT
* TOTAL PROJECT BUDGET OF WYNN BOSTON HARBOR, IS ESTIMATED TO BE ABOUT $2.5 BILLION
* Q1 REVENUE VIEW $1.75 BILLION — THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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A U.S. federal judge on Monday ruled that LinkedIn cannot prevent a startup from accessing public profile data , in a test of how much control a social media site can wield over information its users have deemed to be public. Reuters reports:"To the extent LinkedIn has already put in place technology to prevent hiQ from accessing these public profiles, it is ordered to remove any such barriers," Chen's order reads. Meanwhile, LinkedIn said in a statement: "We're disappointed in the court's ruling. This case is not over. We will continue to fight to protect our members' ability to control the information they make available on LinkedIn."
The Knicks’ Enes Kanter had a funny suggestion for the All-Star Game format after the NBA announced the changes that’ll be made (there’ll be no more East vs. West).
Kanter says they should make it a team of all hoodies against a team where everyone believes the Earth is flat. Ha. Ha.
Funny line/suggestion from Enes Kanter on the new All Star format: "One team all-hoodies versus one team that believes the earth is flat." — Ian Begley (@IanBegley) October 6, 2017
Get it? Like a team of guys who wear hoodies like Hoodie Melo against a team of guys who think the Earth is flat like Kyrie Irving once said he did.
Good one.
But I really hope there aren’t enough stars in the league to form an entire team of flat-Earth truthers.
Kensington Palace said Tuesday that there will be performances by the St. George's Chapel choir and Karen Gibson and the Kingdom Choir, a gospel group from southeast England.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are striking a different note with the music for their upcoming wedding, mixing gospel with choral works as the soundtrack for what they pledge will be a joyful occasion.
Kensington Palace said Tuesday that Harry and his American fiancee "have taken a great deal of interest and care" in selecting the wedding music. The palace says there will be performances by the St George's Chapel choir and Karen Gibson and the Kingdom Choir, a gospel group from southeast England.
The performers include 19-year-old cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason, who says he was "bowled over" when Markle called to ask him to play during the ceremony.
The couple has revealed details of their May 19 wedding over several weeks, with more to come.
April 24 (Reuters) - United Technologies Corp:
* UNITED TECHNOLOGIES REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2018 RESULTS, RAISES 2018 OUTLOOK
* Q1 ADJUSTED EARNINGS PER SHARE $1.77
* Q1 SALES $15.2 BILLION VERSUS I/B/E/S VIEW $14.64 BILLION
* Q1 EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW $1.52 — THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S
* RAISES FY 2018 ADJUSTED EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW TO $6.95 TO $7.15
* RAISES SALES AND ADJUSTED EPS OUTLOOK FOR 2018
* FY2018 EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW $7.07, REVENUE VIEW $63.77 BILLION — THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S
* IN QUARTER, COMMERCIAL AFTERMARKET SALES WERE UP 18 PERCENT AT PRATT & WHITNEY AND UP 16 PERCENT AT UTC AEROSPACE SYSTEMS
* QTRLY OTIS NEW EQUIPMENT ORDERS WERE DOWN 4 PERCENT ORGANICALLY VERSUS PRIOR YEAR
* QTRLY EQUIPMENT ORDERS AT UTC CLIMATE, CONTROLS & SECURITY INCREASED 10 PERCENT ORGANICALLY
* QTRLY GAAP EPS INCLUDED 15 CENTS OF NET RESTRUCTURING CHARGES
* QTRLY GAAP EPS WAS DOWN 6 PERCENT VERSUS PRIOR YEAR, REFLECTING ABSENCE OF A ONE-TIME GAIN BOOKED IN Q1 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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When it comes to buying a franchise-and finding the right own to own, the "how" needs to come before the "what." Confused? This article will help clarify things for you in a big way.
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Insurer Wants Quick Win In Faulty Pipeline Coverage Dispute
A Travelers unit on Friday urged a Texas federal court to quickly rule that it doesn’t have to cover steel pipe manufacturer Tex-Tube Co.’s costs to defend a lawsuit over an alleged defect in a section of a pipeline, contending that the underlying action doesn’t assert any claims for accidental property damage under the terms of Tex-Tube’s policy.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Ceco Environmental Corp:
* TRIGRAN INVESTMENTS INC REPORTS AN APPROXIMATELY 10.5 PCT PASSIVE STAKE IN CECO ENVIRONMENTAL CORP AS OF NOV 30 - SEC FILING Source text: (bit.ly/2ALO4tV) Further company coverage:
A PLANNING application for a travellers’ patch which was approved by the government despite more than 200 letters of objection will be discussed by councillors today.
Members of Leeds City Council’s North and East Plans Panel rejected the proposal for a family to live at a site bordering Green Belt land off Hollinhurst in Allerton Bywater last year.
But the decision was overturned after the applicant appealed to the government.
The application was to allocate the land for a mobile home, two touring caravans and a “day room”.
The local authority’s reasons for rejecting the plans included the plan potentially creating an “overdevelopment” of a small site and it impacting on the area’s character.
A recent report from the planning inspectorate rubbished these claims and reversed the decision.
Russians have voted in a Presidential election that is widely expected to cement Vladimir Putin's power for another 6 years.
In this photo provided by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's office, Puerto Rico's Gov. Ricardo Rossello, left, shakes hands with Cuomo at a rally in the Bronx borough of New York, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2018. At the event, Cuomo stated that he was "ashamed" that this country failed to help Puerto Rico recover faster from last year's hurricane. About a third of Puerto Rico remains without power. New York Governor's Office via AP)
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Mealey's Litigation Procedure - Judge Enforces $16.6M Award, Finds Morocco Was Not Primary Jurisdiction
WASHINGTON, D.C. - A District of Columbia federal judge on Feb. 10 granted a petition to confirm a $16,666,677 international arbitral award issued in a dispute over an agreement for a construction project, finding that the Kingdom of Morocco failed to show that it was the primary jurisdiction for the case (Salini Costruttori S.P.A. v. Kingdom of Morocco, No. 14-cv-2036, D.D.C.; 2017 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 19044).
Brandon Hernandez was seen about 3:30 p.n. in the 11600 block of Ferguson road, near Interstate 635, in Far East Dallas.
Brandon is 4-foot and weighs about 100 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. He was wearing a blue camouflage jacket with black sleeves, a white shirt, khaki pants and black and white shoes when he was last seen.
Anyone who sees Brandon is asked to call 911 or Dallas police at 214-671-4268.
Berit Reiss-Andersen is the chairperson of the Norwegian Nobel Committee
The International Campaign To Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) was presented the accolade on Friday morning.
It was rewarded for its awareness-raising work aiming at getting rid of atomic weapons.
Berit Reiss-Andersen, Norway's Nobel committee president, said: "The organisation is receiving the award for its work to draw attention to the catastrophic humanitarian consequences of any use of nuclear weapons and for its ground-breaking efforts to achieve a treaty-based prohibition of such weapons".
The Nobel committee's choice has fallen on the ICAN in a moment of great tension between the USA and North Korea.
The Paniaka Restoration Golf Tournament will take place at Makena Beach and Golf Club on Sunday, Aug. 20. Dedicated to the restoration of the Paniaka Wetlands at Makena State Park, the event will feature breakfast, a scramble tournament, lunch and live music with George Kahumoku Jr. The tournament is limited to 72 participants, who can win prizes like a sunset sail for 16 or two nights at the Grand Wailea. Register online. $350. 7:30am. Makena Golf and Beach Club, (5415 Makena Alanui); Pacificwhale.org/prgt
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Two women were killed in a crash on westbound Muskogee Turnpike near Coweta July 4.
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ANC Conference: Absolutely Everything You Need To Know
From Polokwane to Mangaung and now at Nasrec: the ANC’s national conference is here and this is what you need to know.
Did you know everyday household items with Box Tops can benefit your public schools? The Box Top for Education Program began back in 1996 by General Mills. The program encourages students, their parents and the community to clip and submit box tops from participating manufacturers – each earning almost 10 cents for public schools.
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Josh Elliott may be The Roar's Weekend Editor, but at heart he's just a rusted-on North Melbourne tragic with a penchant for pun headlines - and also abnormal alliteration, assuredly; assuming achievability. He once finished third in a hot chilli pie eating contest. You can follow him on Twitter @JoshElliott_29 and listen to him on The Roar's AFL Podcast.
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Thinking Money Exhibit
Yuma, Arizona - Thinking Money is a new traveling exhibition designed to teach tweens, teens and the adults in their lives about money. Through an adventure-themed storyline, interactive iPad content and other fun activities, Thinking Money explores themes like wants vs. needs, preparing for a rainy/sunny day, imagining your future self and avoiding financial fraud.
The public is invited to a grand opening ceremony on Monday, April 2nd, from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at the Main Library. Light refreshments will be served. Tour the exhibit and learn more about hands-on, kid-friendly workshops that will be offered about saving, spending, avoiding fraud, and more!
The interactive, all-ages exhibit will be at the Main Library, 2951 S 21st Drive, through May 5th. The exhibit is free and open to the public during library hours, Monday-Thursday 9AM-9PM; Friday-Saturday 9AM-5PM.
For more information, call (928) 782-1871.
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FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. — Authorities say a Florida couple lied to their 13-year-old son about having brain cancer so they could use his fictitious illness to raise money for nonexistent medical expenses.
The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office says on social media that 34-year old Ginny Long and 47-year old Robert Long were arrested Thursday and charged with one count of child abuse and nine counts of fraud.
Detectives say the Longs set up a T-shirt fundraiser for the boy at his school last May and shared the bogus cancer diagnosis on their Facebook accounts. A GoFundMe site was also set up for the boy. The sheriff’s office didn’t say how much money was raised.
The sheriff’s office began investigating in November, after school resource officers began to suspect the boy was being exploited.
Jail records didn’t list attorneys for the Longs.
There are six days to go until the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, and undoubtedly you'll expect to see Scandinavian countries perform well.
But there's an "odd-one-out" and that's Denmark.
Handicapped by their relatively flat landscape, they have just one Winter Games medal to their name.
Al Jazeera's Paul Rhys reports from Copenhagen, Denmark.
NZD/USD’s stance should shift to bearish from neutral on a close below 0.7075, according to FX Strategists at UOB Group.
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24-hour view: “While we expected a lower NZD yesterday, the ease of which the strong 0.7135 support was taken out came as a surprise. The decline appears incomplete and further weakness is expected towards 0.7075 (next support is at 0.7040). On the upside, 0.7155 is expected to be strong enough to contain any intraday rebound (minor resistance is at 0.7135)”.
Next 1-3 weeks: “We have held the same view that the pull-back in NZD “room to extend to 0.7135” since last Wednesday (27 Sep). This level was finally exceeded as NZD dropped to a low of 0.7111 yesterday. While the immediate pressure is still clearly on the downside, we prefer to wait for a daily closing below the 0.7075 support before adopting a bearish stance. This scenario seems likely unless NZD can move and stay above 0.7155 within these 1 to 2 days”.
Give Mayor de Blasio credit for moving up by a full year the target date for citywide rollout of body cameras on all uniformed police officers.
The prompt release of footage in cases of high public interest, at the discretion of the commissioner, sheds light rather than heat on tense encounters. So it was in September, when New Yorkers saw how professionally cops reacted to a knife-wielding emotionally disturbed man in the Bronx.
Cameras aren’t a silver bullet, but they increase accountability. All cops should wear them soon.
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FISHER — Fisher Bunnies Relay for Life will hold a chili/soup supper/euchre tournament at 5 p.m. Saturday, March 4, at the Fisher Community Center, 100 E. School St.
The event is a fundraiser to help find a cure for cancer.
Call Marge at 217-778-7319 for more information.
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Golden State forward Andre Iguodala will be out for Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday night as he recovers from a bone bruise in his left knee that cost him the final four games of the Western Conference finals.
The Warriors said Iguodala, who was injured in Game 3 against the Rockets on May 20, was evaluated Tuesday and is making progress but still has the bruise and inflammation of the nerve surrounding his knee. Coach Steve Kerr has said Iguodala wouldn't play until he can run without pain. He will be re-evaluated ahead of Sunday's Game 2.
Kevin Love's status for Cleveland remained unclear as he went through the concussion protocol after he was injured in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals against Boston. He wasn't scheduled to attend media day Wednesday at Oracle Arena, where the Warriors host the series opener.
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Asamoah Gyan
Black Stars skipper Asamoah Gyan will be headed for more serious business later this month in Gabon when he attempts to end Ghana’s 34-year wait for a senior trophy in football when he leads his teammates into battle at the AFCON 2017.
But for now, the Stars skipper who is on holidays before joining his teammates for the pre-AFCON camp in the United Arab Emirates has taken to Instagram show-off his skills as a rapper.
Gyan, whose first attempt at music was a rap verse on a hit song with close pal Castro titled African Girls, in this video raps almost seamlessly to Reggie Rockstone’s iconic hit song – Keep Your Eyes on the Road.
Gyan was also featured on another hit by Castro titled Odo Pa, he also owns a musical troupe christened the ASA Band.
Watch Gyan rap along to Reggie Rockstone’s Keep your eyes on the road below;
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Microsoft has released version 16.12 of its Office 2016 application suite with improvements to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Word, Excel, and PowerPoint offer better sharing and collaboration, with your locally synced OneDrive documents now opening directly from the cloud. All four apps now let you insert and edit Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) files. Otherwise, Outlook sees the most changes, gaining quicker access to calendar event details, highlighting of search terms in results, week numbers in the Calendar month view, and delegate-driven scheduling of Skype meetings on behalf of principals. Finally, Microsoft AutoUpdate now supports the msupdate command-line tool. ($149.99 for one-time purchase, $99.99/$69.99 annual subscription options, free update through Microsoft AutoUpdate, release notes, 10.10+)
DNC Chair Tom Perez offers advice on messaging for the president, and he says Donald Trump is a divider and not a job creator. Perez also discusses a new Donald Trump ad.
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Lady Gaga is cutting the remainder of her Joanne tour short due to severe pain. The singer’s team announced on Saturday morning via her social media accounts that the singer “is suffering from severe pain that has materially impacted her ability to perform live.” Lady Gaga, whose real name is Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, has been battling fibromyalgia and has previously rescheduled tour dates due to the chronic condition. The 31-year-old singer expressed her sentiments to fans on Twitter stating, “I’m so devastated I don’t know how to describe it.” In September, Lady Gaga had to be rushed to the hospital and was forced to pull out of a performance at Rock in Rio in Brazil. She resumed the tour in North America and last month performed for several venues in Europe.
According to the statement on her Instagram page, ticketholders of the remaining 10 tour dates can obtain a refund starting on Tuesday, February 6th.
English Championship side Brighton have revealed that the lack of playing opportunities is the reason behind their decision to allow Ghanaian striker Elvis Manu to go out on loan in Holland.
Manu has joined top-tier Dutch side Go Ahead Eagles on Sunday on loan until the end of the season.
"The form of our other strikers has made it hard for Elvis to get game-time," said manager Chris Hughton.
The former Netherlands Under-21 international, who switched nationality to play for Ghana, joined the Championship club from Feyenoord on a three-year contract in August 2015.
He has not started a league game for Brighton and spent two months of the 2015-16 season on loan at Huddersfield.
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EMMITSBURG, Md. — Junior Robinson made four 3-pointers and scored 20 on Saturday and Mount St. Mary’s beat St. Francis (Pa.) 59-56 to move alone into second in the Northeast Conference.
Greg Alexander made a pair of free throws with 39 seconds left to give the Mount (14-11, 8-4) the lead for good at 57-56. Jonah Antonio added two free throws with 10 seconds left to cap the scoring.
The Red Flash (13-10, 7-5) missed two 3-point attempts in the final 14 seconds and dropped into a third-place tie with St. Francis Brooklyn, Robert Morris and LIU Brooklyn.
St. Francis led 11-0 after the first five minutes of the game and Mount St. Mary’s had its own run to take the lead at 14-13. From there, neither team led by more than six.
Antonio added 13 points for the Mountaineers.
Jamaal King had 17 points, and Andre Wolford and Keith Braxton scored 14 each for the Red Flash.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - AGRITERRA LTD:
* PROPOSED SUBSCRIPTION FOR NEW ORDINARY SHARES IN COMPANY, RAISING APPROXIMATELY $4.32 MILLION
* SUBSCRIPTION PRICE OF 0.3126 PENCE PER ORDINARY SHARE Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bangalore.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com)
Former Real Madrid Assistant manager Paul Clement feels that Zidane's aura is what makes him a success.
Real Madrid left-back Marcelo has told Globoesporte he would like to play for Brazilian club Botafogo before retiring.
Marcelo joined Madrid from Fluminense as an 18-year-old in January 2007 and has since won three La Liga titles and two Champions Leagues, playing more than 400 games.
The Brazil international said he hoped to play for hometown side Botafogo "some day," adding: "It would be nice."
Botafogo quickly reacted by fixing up a No. 6 shirt with Marcelo's name on it and posting the image on Twitter with a message that said: "Here you will always be welcome."
Marcelo, 28, is under contract at Madrid until 2020.
Dermot Corrigan is a Madrid-based football writer who covers La Liga and the Spain national team for ESPN FC. Follow him on Twitter @dermotmcorrigan
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Zizic will return to a bench role for Monday's game against the Bucks, Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com reports.
Zizic picked up the spot start Saturday against the Bulls with a handful of usual contributors sitting out, notching 14 points, six rebounds and a block across 20 minutes. However, the Cavaliers are finally getting Kevin Love (hand) back and he'll slot into the starting five at center in his return. That sends Zizic back to the bench and likely means he'll only see a handful of minutes off the bench, thus restricting his fantasy upside.
Security forces arrested seven suspects during search operation in the limit area of Tarnol police station in the wee hour of Saturday.
According to police sources, the door to door search operation was conducted in the Dorry area of Tarnol during which seven suspects were apprehended.
At least six kilograms of Chars and 100 grams heroin were also recovered from the possession of the suspected people. The arrested were shifted to Tarnol police station for further investigation.—INP
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OROVILLE, Calif. (AP) — Gov. Jerry Brown says the federal government has approved aid to support the rebuilding of the shore of the damaged Oroville Dam and help the affected communities.
Brown said Tuesday the Federal Emergency Management Agency approved two recent aid requests made by his office.
Last week, Brown requested a presidential disaster declaration for California to reinforce recovery efforts following January storms that caused flooding, mudslides, power outages and damaged critical infrastructure across the state.
The governor thanked FEMA for moving quickly, saying “the federal aid will get money and resources where it’s needed most.”
Earlier Tuesday, White House spokesman Sean Spicer said President Donald Trump is keeping a “close eye” on the public safety crisis caused by the Oroville Dam.
Jeypore: At least two persons were killed while more than eleven others sustained serious injuries when a bus in which they were traveling overturned at Patraput near Jeypore in Koraput district on Tuesday.
The incident occurred during morning time when the driver of the private bus lost control over the vehicle. The bus named, ‘Gupta’ was carrying around 50 passengers was on its way from Vishakhapatnam to Kalimela via Jeypore when the driver of the bus lost control over the vehicle and met with an accident. While one of the deceased has been identified as Sunita Mahanandia of Malkangiri, the identity of another is yet to be known.
Locals swung into the action and rescued the passengers. Meanwhile, the injured have been admitted to Koraput District Headquarters Hospital (DHH) and Jeypore hospital. Though the exact reason was not yet ascertained, it is suspected that the dense fog might be the reason.
Eric Boullier, McLaren’s racing director, has resigned after overseeing the British team’s worst run in their 52-year grand prix history.
Gil de Ferran, a former IndyCar champion, takes up the new role of sporting director, while Andrea Stella, who moved to McLaren with Fernando Alonso from Ferrari, is promoted to performance director.
Boullier’s position has come under increasing scrutiny this season. The 44-year-old insisted only a fortnight ago that he would not resign despite reports of a staff revolt at the team’s Woking headquarters.
But only days before their home race at Silverstone, the British team have moved him on in a dramatic shake-up of their management structure.
Zak Brown, the team’s American chief executive said: “The performance of the MCL33 in 2018 has not met the expectations of anyone at McLaren, especially our loyal fans.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Alabama authorities say a thief who couldn’t figure out how to shift out of first gear led a slow-speed chase in a flatbed truck.
Jefferson County Chief Deputy Randy Christian tells AL.com (http://bit.ly/2tnyRu6 ) the 16-mile (26 kilometer) chase never topped 30 mph (48 kph). It ended when the transmission seized, stopping the truck.
Authorities say 29-year-old Randy Dewayne Vert of Pinson faces multiple charges, including attempting to elude and resisting arrest. His bail is set at $5,900.
Deputies say the chase began early Wednesday when deputies checked on a car abandoned in Birmingham and were told a man had just stolen a nearby Kenworth T-300 flatbed delivery truck.
Christian jokes, “Thank God he couldn’t find second gear — the pursuit could have gotten all the way up to 35 mph.”
It was only a matter of time. Best Buy will no longer sell CDs in their retail stores as of June 1, 2018.
Best Buy will cease selling CDs later this year: https://t.co/GOiWz3UeOi pic.twitter.com/mcbZDrS7Le — Consequence of Sound (@consequence) February 3, 2018
Only 89 million CDs were sold in 2017 as compared to 800 million in 2001 and a vinyl-like resurgence shouldn’t be expected anytime soon. Meanwhile, Best Buy will keep selling vinyl for the next two years, at least.
Target is now reportedly threatening to pay record labels only for the CDs people purchase.
Perhaps one day CDs will be a cool retro thing you can buy, like the way Urban Outfitters sells cassettes.
The Nikkei stock index ended lower Wednesday on persistent concerns about the U.S.-China trade dispute, with a cautious mood growing over retaliatory tariffs to be imposed by the two countries later in the week.
The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ended down 68.50 points, or 0.31 percent, from Tuesday at 21,717.04. The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange finished 0.45 point, or 0.03 percent, higher at 1,693.25.
Gainers were led by oil and coal product, mining, and warehousing issues while electric appliance, miscellaneous product and machinery issues led decliners.
× Right to work, ethics top issues in 2017 Missouri session
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Ethics and right-to-work bills are among the top priorities for Missouri Republican legislative leaders and GOP Gov.-elect Eric Greitens.
Lawmakers return Wednesday to the Capitol for the roughly five-month 2017 session.
Republicans hold supermajorities in both chambers but have been checked by outgoing Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon. He was barred by term limits from seeking re-election.
Greitens might be a closer ally to GOP lawmakers. He backs a right-to-work measure to ban mandatory union fees and sides with the House and Senate leaders on limits to liability lawsuits to help businesses.
Greitens also backs banning lobbyist gifts to elected officials, a top priority of House Speaker Todd Richardson that failed in the Senate in 2016.
Lawmakers are also likely to address abortion restrictions and regulations.
Dramatic cell phone video captured the moment a father dropped his baby off a second-story balcony into the arms of a Minnesota firefighter during a fire.The three-month-old baby's father says the family was sleeping in their apartment in North St. Paul Sunday afternoon when the infant's crying woke him up.He says there was too much smoke in the hallway so he turned to the balcony."He came out, baby in arms, I got underneath and said, 'Let her go, we're ready.' He dropped her. I caught her and passed her off to another fire fighter to check her out," North St. Paul Assistant Fire Chief Dustin Kalis said.Both dad and baby were checked out and are OK.------
Oladipo scored 35 points (11-21 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 10-11 FT) to go along with five rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block across 37 minutes during Friday's 133-126 loss to the Hornets.
Oladipo managed his highest scoring total since Dec. 23 thanks to an efficient shooting night in all phases. He struggled to make an impact in Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies, so it was a positive sign that he bounced back so aggressively -- the 21 shot attempts where his most in two weeks. Oladipo continues to carry the load for surprisingly competitive Indiana team and this should remain the case for Saturday's matchup with the 76ers.
Travis Reinking’s erratic behavior began years before police say he showed up without pants at a Waffle House restaurant and killed four people with an assault-style rifle.
Friends and relatives told police that the onetime construction crane operator bounced between states and suffered from delusions, sometimes talking about plans to marry singer Taylor Swift. He was arrested outside the White House last year after asking to speak to President Donald Trump, and his bizarre actions seemed to intensify in recent days with a car theft.
Now Reinking is charged with four counts of criminal homicide. He’s been jailed without bond.
Former co-workers at a Colorado crane company told police Reinking didn’t drink or do drugs and was known as intelligent, polite and an excellent equipment operator.
LONDON (AP) — Roger Federer and Serena Williams are both back on Centre Court at Wimbledon on Wednesday as they look to advance to the third round.
Federer will play Lukas Lacko of Slovakia as he continues his quest for a record-extending ninth title at the All England Club. Williams then faces Bulgarian qualifier Viktoriya Tomova as she goes for a 16th straight match win at the tournament — having missed last year while pregnant.
Australian Open champion Caroline Wozniacki and last year’s men’s runner-up, Marin Cilic, are also back in action as they try to avoid more upsets at the tournament. Three of the top-10 seeded men lost in the first round, while former champions Maria Sharapova and Petra Kvitova also went out on Tuesday.
The forecast calls for more sunny skies, although there is a 30 percent chance of rain showers in the afternoon.
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Alderweireld has been linked with an exit from Tottenham, with his contract expiring in the summer of 2018.
Firmly with his Arsenal hat on, Wright says Liverpool signing the Belgian defender would give Arsene Wenger’s side a better chance of beating Spurs.
“I’m just interested, I can’t wait to see Liverpool’s business in the summer,” Wright told BBC Radio 5 Live.
“I’m so excited about that. I think they are a couple away, a couple away.
BRADENTON – The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help to find a Bradenton boy reported missing by his father.
According to deputies, 12-year-old Leonel Corona’s father dropped him off at Astro Skate on 3rd Street West around 8:30 P.M. Friday.
When his father returned around 11 P.M. to pick him up, he was told Leonel left with a friend. Leonel’s family also suspected the 12-year-old went to his girlfriend’s house.
Authorities checked both leads but did not find Leonel.
He is described as 5’3″ and about 80 pounds with hair styled in a Mohawk. He was last seen wearing a green shirt, black jacket and khaki pants.
Anyone with information is asked to call (941) 747-3011.
After 20 years of faithful service, AOL Instant Messenger, aka AIM, will shut down. According to AOL, the service will go dark on December 15th, 2017. USA TODAY
Chinese authorities reportedly detained the chairman of insurance and financial giant Anbang, one month after he was accused of irregularities. The company, which owns several high-end resorts in the United States, said in a statement Tuesday billionaire Wu Xiaohui is "temporarily unable to fulfill his role for personal reasons" but did not comment on the reports he was detained.
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× Passion Lounge Gutted by Fire in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE — A fire gutted a nightclub in Wilkes-Barre Thursday morning.
No one was inside when the fire got started at the Passion Lounge just before 5 a.m. Thursday.
That club on Scott Street was open Wednesday night.
Passion Lounge was in the news last week after someone was shot in the parking lot.
A state police fire marshal is on his way to look into what sparked Thursday morning’s fire at Passion Lounge in Wilkes-Barre.
In a very Australian flavoured Indian Premier League clash, Sunrisers Hyderabad captain David Warner has led his side to victory against Glenn Maxwell's Kings XI Punjab.
MORE: S*** question - Maxwell storms out of IPL press conference
With both sides desperate to avoid three straight losses, Warner stood tall with the bat notching up 70 from 54 balls even as his teammates floundered; fellow Aussie Moises Henriques fell for nine while Yuvraj Singh was out for a golden duck.
But Warner's unbeaten knock, which makes him the IPL's highest scorer this season, proved enough as he guided his side to 6-159 as Kings XI were bowled out for 154 in reply with Maxwell unable to inspire his side falling for just 10 runs.
Hyderabad now sit third on the table with three wins from five games while Punjab have slipped to fifth with three consecutive losses.
I was thrilled to read that there will be a hearing in the Kansas Legislature to consider legislation to end the death penalty.
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It’s the morning after the night before, you’ve got the lyrics to Vindaloo stuck in your head and you are totally convinced you want to marry Gareth Southgate.
Football might be coming home, but it is not going to be an easy ride: For one thing we all need to get much better at dealing with weekday hangovers if we’re going to survive the rest of this World Cup.
So if you’re suffering this morning, start with these hangover-curing tips to score a pain-free day at work.
ATLANTA — A representative for Ric Flair says the pro wrestling legend has been hospitalized and is dealing with some “tough medical issues.”
Melinda Morris Zanoni confirmed a report on Saturday that the 68-year-old Flair had been hospitalized, and stated he was admitted for routine monitoring. Zanoni provided an update early Monday, asking for “prayers & positive energy” because Flair has “tough medical issues.”
Former pro wrestler Mick Foley and wrestling executive Eric Bischoff are among those wishing Flair well on Twitter.
Known for his flamboyant outfits and “Nature Boy” nickname, Flair made his professional debut in 1972 and was inducted into the World Wrestling Entertainment Hall of Fame in 2008.
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Crystal Palace new boy Alexander Sorloth will be included in the matchday squad to face Newcastle United on Sunday.
The big Norwegian completed a transfer deadline day move to the Eagles and will wear the No.9 shirt.
Fans will be eager to see the 22-year-old in action, having seen a few training ground clips in the last 24 hours.
Palace boss Roy Hodgson is being cautious, however, especially after losing Bakary Sako for the rest of the season.
"At the moment, I have a starting line up in my head and he won't be in that," said Hodgson, speaking at his pre-match press conference.
"The fact is today is Friday and the game is on Sunday, and we have a training session tomorrow.
"I wouldn't hesitate to put him in to the starting line-up, but I would prefer for him to start on the bench, because that would mean we have no injuries in training tomorrow."
April 28 Iou Financial Inc
* Iou Financial Inc. releases financial results for the year ended December 31, 2016
* Iou Financial Inc - As of December 31, 2016, Iou's total loans under management decreased to $70.3 million as compared to $92.7 million at end of year 2015
* Iou Financial Inc - Gross revenue for year ended December 31, 2016 was $17.4 million versus $12.0 million for year ended December 31, 2015 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Hello friends,
As I have written a great many times, I am blessed with many good friends.
My 16-year-old daughter, Selina, is as well and two people that are really good to Selina and myself are Gary and Joan Howe of Prairie du Chien. The Howe’s are publishers of The Courier Press and Gary is an active outdoorsman who has taken part in several suicide trips with me.
Almost every February, Selina and I stay at their house for a long weekend and spend three-days with Gary ice fishing on the Mississippi River.
October 6, 2017, 6:56 PM | Harvey Weinstein's name is synonymous in Hollywood for winning Oscars and making stars, but accusations of sexual harassment have created a whole new image. Weinstein has posed as a champion for liberal causes and has raised millions for Democratic politicians over the years. Jamie Yuccas reports.
One person is dead and another injured after a shooting in Kosciusko Tuesday night.
Kosciusko Chief of Police Herbert Dew said the shooting happened around 10:00 pm at a house on Linden Dr.
Upon arrival officers discovered that 36-year-old Jimmie Terrell Fletcher had been shot in the head.
He was later pronounced dead at the scene by Attala County Coroner Sam Bell from a self-inflicted gun shot wound.
Demetria Fletcher, 33, suffered a gun shot wound to the body and was transported to a local hospital. She is listed in stable condition.
At this time this case is being investigated as an attempted murder/suicide.
Irving lost his mother when he was four years old. As a result, Irving says his father sacrificed his dream of playing in the NBA to raise him and he sister, Asia.
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All Solid Waste Authority facilities will be closed Monday, Feb. 20 in observance of President's Day.
The correctional facility housing Jirayr Sefilian, who was arrested last June on illegal arms trafficking and weapons charges, yesterday denied his lawyer access to visit him, this according to Armenia’s Chamber of Advocates.
The lawyer, Moushegh Shoushanyan, in a statement, says that the Armavir Correctional Facility argued that he refused to hand over legal documents in his possession for review to ascertain if they had anything to do with the criminal case.
In a letter today to Armenia’s Ministry of Justice, the Chamber of Advocates noted that such a move by the correctional facility contradicted Armenia’s constitution and international treaties.
The Chamber said that the facility had no right to conduct a ‘fishing expedition’ for other documents in the lawyer’s possession unless all documents regarding the case are made public.
Police and SLED investigators on the scene of an officer-involved shooting that happened in the early morning hours March 26, 2016, at the intersection of 21st Ave North and Grissom Parkway. Three Myrtle Beach police officers were cleared of any wrongdoing by the 15th Circuit Solicitor's Office after a South Carolina Law Enforcement Division closed an investigation into the officer-related shooting death of a 55-year-old man in Myrtle Beach last March.
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MADISON, N.J. (AP)  Allergan is voluntarily recalling packs of its birth control pills in the U.S. because of a packaging error with placebos, increasing the possibility of unintended pregnancy.
The company says four placebo pills were placed out of order in the Taytulla packs. Allergan says the first four days of therapy had four non-hormonal placebo capsules instead of active capsules.
The recall involves lot 5620706, which expires in May 2019. Consumers who have those birth control pills should arrange to return them to their physicians.
Consumers with questions about the recall are being asked to contact Allergan at 800-678-1605, Monday through Friday.
An Upshur County woman is dead and her husband was flown to a hospital in Shreveport after a fire at their home Thursday morning on Hwy 154 just west of Diana. When firefighters arrived on the scene at about 5:00 am, the house was fully engulfed. The cause of the blaze has not been disclosed.
Today Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. South wind 5 to 11 mph.
Tonight A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind 7 to 11 mph.
Tuesday A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. South southeast wind 6 to 11 mph.
Tuesday Night A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind 7 to 14 mph.
WednesdayA 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. South southwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming north in the afternoon.
Wednesday NightPartly cloudy, with a low around 64.
The Bulldogs bested the Patriots on Oct. 6, 2017.
Several high school games are on tap for Saturday so stay in the know on game outcomes with the Eyewitness Sports High School Football Scoreboard.
Local businesses in Clare are stepping up their staff and preparing for their Irish fest.
The festivities kick off Wednesday and continue in to the weekend.
Thousands of people are expected to make their way to Clare to celebrate.
For local businesses, like Four Leaf Brewing, it's all hands on deck throughout the festival to keep their customers happy.
The owner says the festival helps them with business both this week and throughout the year.
"A lot of Northern Michigan businesses we hand craft we are making high quality products right here in Northern Michigan so all we need is for folks to come in one time they'll tell the different they are making then come again," said Amy Shindorf.
Four Leaf Brewing Company added a couple new taps just for the occasion.
PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) - A newspaper says a former Arkansas lawmaker who became Jefferson County’s chief administrative officer will resign after a federal prosecutor revealed the official had received $100,000 in bribes.
The Pine Bluff Commercial reported Monday that County Judge Henry “Hank” Wilkins IV sent a resignation letter to the governor, effective Thursday. In the letter, Wilkins said he was sorry his own actions made the resignation necessary.
A federal prosecutor said in a Missouri courtroom Friday that Wilkins had admitted his Pine Bluff church had taken money from an indicted lobbyist while he was in the Arkansas Legislature. Wilkins has not been charged with a crime.
Wilkins did not return calls left for him at his county office and on his cell phone Monday. Wilkins said last month he wouldn’t seek re-election.
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March 31 First Credit Finance Group Ltd
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* Lender has agreed to grant facility in principal amount of up to hk$62 million
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In the video, you can see what appears to be two pillars of smoke coming out of the home. (Source: YouTube/Toni Millard)
A house fire in Albany was caught on camera by a neighbor.
Toni Millard sent us their YouTube video, uploaded January 13, of the fire on War Eagle Drive.
In the video, you can see what appears to be two pillars of smoke coming out of the home.
Albany Fire officials said the family was displaced because of the blaze.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
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Baku. 6 November. REPORT.AZ/ Acting minister of communication and information technologies of Afghanistan Shahzad Aryobe during his visit to Azerbaijan on November 7-8, will hold meetings and discuss cooperation in the field of IT and communication.
Report was informed in the Embassy of Afghanistan to Azerbaijan.
Along with Aryobe, minister of finance of Afghanistan Eklil Ahmad Hakimi will also visit Azerbaijan.
The visit will be organized at the invitation of the minister of economy of Azerbaijan Shahin Mustafayev.
Afghan minister will discuss economic and trade issues in Baku and will hold meetings with other Azerbaijani officials.
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Join Anodyne Coffee Roasting Company and our highest suggested wedding/event vendors at a vendor meet-n-greet and see the space all dolled up for a wedding.
Past Anodyne wedding couples will be present to come in and talk to present and future couples to share ideas and connect about everything weddings.
Vendors Include: Milwaukee Airwaves (DJ) Tall Guy and a Grill (Catering) Beans and Barley (Catering) The Honorable Judge Derek Mosley (Wedding Officiant) Miss Molly's Pastries (Dessert/Cake) Purple Door Ice Cream (Dessert) Little Giant Photography Jessica Quist Photography Evenement (Event Planning Services) Milwaukee Flower Company (Floral)
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Nothing may be as deeply satisfying as watching an old, pressed-in bushing slowly pop out of its hole thanks to a clever use of a drill.
Removing these bushings is a difficult and annoying task, so here’s an alternate method that may be of use and doesn’t involve lighting a stinky old chunk of rubber or polyurethane on fire. Just a few rotations of the drill bit around the bushing’s outer edge and pop! Out it goes.
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For those worried that this might scratch the crap out of something important, the sleeve that’s roughed up by the drill is actually part of the bushing. You could smooth out the sleeve with some sandpaper, or simply replace the entire piece with a new one.
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HOUSTON — Derek Fisher homered and had an RBI single for his first major league hits in a nine-run sixth inning to help the Houston Astros to a 13-2 victory over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday night to avoid a three-game sweep.
The Astros led by three with no outs in the sixth when Fisher, who made his debut on Wednesday, connected off Jeremy Jeffress for a solo home run to the seats in left field. Two pitches later, Jake Marisnick hit a pitch into nearly the same spot to extend the lead to 6-1.
Houston had pushed the lead to 10-1 when Fisher came up again with two outs in the inning. This time he laced a single to right field to send another run home.
But the Astros weren't done scoring in that inning yet. Dillon Gee plunked Marisnick before George Springer added a two-run double to make it 13-1. The Rangers finally escaped the sixth when the 13th batter of the inning, pinch-hitter Alex Bregman, grounded out.
DELAYS: Motorists are stuck in major queues this morning on the M25 in Essex
The anti-clockwise side of the road between J27 and J26 was closed after the smash last night near Waltham Abbey.
Authorities repopened the road this morning but one lane remains closed.
Pictures posted on Twitter have shown massive tailbacks, stretching reportedly nine miles.
Cops have urged drivers to take a different route.
N.C. Congressman Robert Pittenger released this statement Friday on President Trump's ruling to allow employers the option to not cover birth control for women.
"President Obama believed Americans should be forced to violate their religious beliefs to fulfill his liberal agenda. At last, we have a president who upholds the Constitution and stands for religious liberty. As Americans, we have the freedom to live out our faith."
The mandate that was ordered Friday will replace former president Barack Obama's birth control coverage under the Affordable Care Act.
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Calling all Murderinos! The smash hit podcast 'My Favorite Murder' comes to The Riverside Theater Live! Ready yourself for a murder adventure hosted by Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark, two lifelong fans of true crime stories. Each episode the girls tell each other their favorite tales of murder, and hear hometown crime stories from friends and fans. Check your anxiety at the door, 'cause Karen & Georgia are dying to discuss death.
Building the infrastructure needed by African smart cities
Smart cities are on the way as part of an answer to social service delivery challenges. By merging digital capabilities with real world service and access they create an innovative way to tackle and enhance urban functions. CNBC Africa is joined by Byron Clatterbuck, CEO of SEACOM, who believes that the way forward for smart cities in Africa begins with the right infrastructure. https://www.cnbcafrica.com/videos/
A Kenyan couple who spent just $1 on their wedding have renewed their vows in a lavish Valentine's Day ceremony funded by well-wishers. At their first wedding, Wilson and Ann Mutura wore jeans and T-shirts and two steel circles served as rings.
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Mobile, AL- The location for the funeral of 12-year-old Naomi Jones has changed.
The funeral will now be held at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church located on West Long Street in Pensacola.
The services will begin at noon on Friday. The public is invited to attend. Naomi Jones disappeared on May 31.
Her body was found five days later in Eight Mile Creek. Robert Howard, a registered sex offender, is charged with murder and kidnapping for her death.
Supermodel Gisele Bündchen is glowing in her new ‘73 Questions’ interview with Vogue. Through the video, the Brazilian beauty gives us a rare sneak peek into her Massachusetts home, while sharing intimate details about her life, hopes and dreams. You get to see one of the world’s favourite fashion icons in a completely new light here—did you know she can fly helicopters and has a passion for ancient history? Another interesting tidbit that came to light via the interview was that Bündchen longs to visit India—despite having confessed to a low spice tolerance. She admits that she hasn’t been able to check the country off her bucket list just yet, but you never know, maybe the next celebrity airport look we decode will be hers.
Home | News | General | Liverpool Thrash Roma 5-2 in Champions League semi-final
Liverpool have taken a firm grip on their UEFA Champions League semi-final after beating Roma 5-2 in the first leg at Anfield.
Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino both scored twice, with Sadio Mane getting the other as the Reds romped into a 5-0 lead after 68 minutes.
However two late goals will give the Italian side hope ahead of the second leg in Rome.
Goals for Liverpool
Mohamed Salah (35)
Mohamed Salah (45)
S. Mané (56)
Roberto Firmino (61)
Goals for Roma
Roberto Firmino (68) E. Džeko (81)
D. Perotti (85 pen)
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Bette Midler may be the new queen of Broadway, but don’t expect a free ride!
The actress is currently starring in the hit-musical Hello, Dolly!, but so many of her friends are clambering for tickets, that Bette has begun to charge them!
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Check out the trailer for Venom starring Tom Hardy
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What talent do you possess? This guy can talk backwards -- so that should come in handy one day.
Video of Incredible Man Has Talent To Talk Backwards
Being called up onstage by Dave Grohl has got to be one of the coolest moments. But when you're wearing KISS makeup, get referred to as "KISS Guy" by Grohl, AND you're able to shred on "Monkeywrench", you're set.
Time: Tuesday, Jan. 2 at 9/8c
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This Is Us left its fans slack jawed from the winter finale after Kevin (Justin Hartley) was arrested for a DUI, not knowing his niece was hiding in the backseat. Then the drama went on hiatus for the holidays and it's been weeks since the world has gotten a much needed update on the Pearson family.
Don't fret. This Is Us is returning at the top of the new year, with a string of new episodes beginning on Tuesday, Jan. 2. The first episode back will deal with Kevin's arrest as well as flash back to a Pearson vacation at the family cabin from Season 1.
Fans will also be pleased to know This Is Us is planning a special episode to air immediately after the Super Bowl on Sunday, Feb. 4. The series will conclude its second season on Tuesday, March 14.
The Empire State comes in at No. 45 out of all states and the District of Columbia for having the fewest childcare centers per capita. That’s according to WalletHub’s latest survey on the best and worst states to have a baby.
WalletHub’s analysts compared all 50 states and D.C. across four key dimensions: 1) Cost, 2) Healthcare, 3) Baby friendliness, and 4) Family friendliness.
New Jersey, California, and Florida all ranked for having the highest cost to deliver a baby (either by cesarean section or conventional birth), and Alaska, Connecticut, New York, Massachusetts, and D.C. all had the highest annual cost for infant care. Given that the cost of childcare is as much as a four-year degree in some states, it’s no wonder that some parents step off the career track to save money by staying home.
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Event to showcase local artwork
The Smithy Store at the Loft Gallery in New Preston will play host to a local maker’s market May 5 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The pop-up market at the 10 Main St. gallery will feature handcrafted goods made by local artisans, including whimsical pottery by Amy Brenner, letterpress stationary by Saltbox Press, ceramic beaded jewelry by Green Fire Pottery, hand-thrown garden pots and sculpture by Pots & Paints, small folk paintings by Claudia Wood Rahm, and leather handbags and accessories by Emeny Leather.
Live music with jazz guitar duo Bentley and Brian will be offered on the patio, and Plum Brook artisanal chocolates and iced No.Six Depot tea will be served.
Plum Brook master chocolatier Pam Dorgan will be on hand to describe the creative process and inspiration behind her delicious, small-batch chocolates.
The Allwinner sun4i-drm driver has a ton of new code ready to ship with the Linux 4.13 kernel that will greatly help many Allwinner SoC users out there running this open-source Direct Rendering Manager driver.The sun4i-drm updates have a lot of work to extend the driver's coverage to different SoCs. First up for this driver in Linux 4.13 will be V3s display engine support, which is used by newer Allwinner SoCs like the H3, A64, and others. There's also now HDMI support for Allwinner SoCs -- currently the A10s but the Free Electrons developer indicates it can be extended to the A10/A20/A31.There's also preliminary work in this driver for supporting dual-pipeline SoCs including the A10/A20/A31/H3, but that dual-pipeline support isn't fully completed for Linux 4.13.The sun4i DRM driver changes being called upon for DRM-Next to in turn land for the Linux 4.13 cycle can be found via this pull request
Linoy Ashram is Israel’s rising rhythmic gymnastics star, leading her team into Israel’s national competition.
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A MAN has been rushed to Fiona Stanley Hospital in a serious condition after he lost control of his motorcycle and hit a fence in Munster.
The accident happened at around 7.45pm at the intersection of Beeliar Drive and Stock Road.
Police are investigating the cause of the accident.
April 3 Telus Corp
* Telus finalizes deal to expand its wireless business in Manitoba
* Telus- Co, Bell now formally closed deal to have about one-quarter of Bell MTS' postpaid wireless customers and 15 dealer locations assumed to Telus Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
PARIS France is increasing security at public transport locations in Paris after an explosion killed at least nine people in a St. Petersburg metro tunnel on Monday, the interior ministry said.
"Following the events in the St. Petersburg metro, and as a precautionary measure, Interior Minister Matthias Fekl has decided to redeploy security means in public transport across the Paris region," the ministry said in a statement.
"Amid an extremely high terrorism threat, the government continues to take measures to protect the French people."
(Reporting by John Irish; editing by Michel Rose)
FALL RIVER, Mass. (WPRI) – The Fall River Police Department is looking for a man who police say is wanted for a carjacking that occurred on Sept. 27.
Police say Eric James Ortiz, 26, stole a car from the CVS located on President Avenue in Fall River.
Ortiz’s appearance has changed since his most recent photo, according to police. His head is now shaved on the sides with a blonde man bun.
He was last seen in the South Main Street and East Main Street areas of Fall River.
Anyone with information on Ortiz’s whereabouts is asked to contact Major Crimes Detective John McDonald at (508) 324-2796.
Every weekday we bring you the Ad Age/iSpot Hot Spots, new TV commercials tracked by iSpot.tv, the real-time TV ad measurement company with attention and conversion analytics from more than eight million smart TVs. The ads here ran on national TV for the first time yesterday.
A few highlights: Audible wants you to "binge better" by using its app—so "you can listen to the stories you love, while doing the things you love, outside." In an Apartments.com spot, Brad Bellflower, who looks a lot like Jeff Goldblum, helps a family escape its "nightmare" search for a new home. And Microsoft serves up two new spots—including one starring a medical student who loves her Windows 10 PC.
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Police were alerted when a four-year-old girl was spotted walking her dogs down the road alone.
The youngster was wandering around Openshaw with the two pooches on Easter Sunday.
It was discovered the two dogs were her family pets.
Officers spoke with residents in the area to try and establish where the young girl lived.
Police managed to trace her mother and the girl was returned home safe and well.
A statement on the GMP Manchester East Facebook page said: “PCSO’s Wayne and Marcus had reports of a four-year-old female walking in the Openshaw area with her two dogs.
“House to house was conducted in the surrounding area.
“The four-year-old is now safe and well at home with her mother.
“A big thank you to everyone who helped, posting this on social media to assist the police.”
Chris Jones of the Chicago Tribune reports that Chicago Sun-Times theatre critic Hedy Weiss is no longer with the paper.
Jones notes that the staff at the Sun-Times was informed on Friday that it was to be Weiss' last day, and stressed their ongoing "commitment to arts coverage."
Per the report in the Tribune, Weiss plans to continue reviewing for WTTW Channel 11, where she is a long time contributor.
The layoff follows an editorial published in June by the Sun-Times editorial board titled "We stand by our critic and a vital Chicago theater scene" in which they note "We support our theater critic, Hedy Weiss. She will continue to be a valued critic for the Sun-Times." The editorial was published following an outcry accusing Weiss of publishing problematic opinions and "deep-seated bigotry."
Read the full report in the Chicago Tribune.
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RUTLAND, Vt. (NEWS10) – The Winter Festival is in full swing and one of the most popular events of the season is being held on Tuesday.
Activities kicked off on Friday and over the weekend with snow sculpture contests, kid activities, and a chili cook-off.
The biggest events is sledding down Center Street where we do the tubing right down the middle of downtown.
Last year, there were 700 to 800 people sledding down the hill.
Sledding starts at 7 p.m. and the festival continues through Saturday, February 24.
Traffic at a standstill in Midrand during the taxi strike on 15 June 2017. Photo: eNCA
JOHANNESBURG - Motorists took to social media on Thursday morning to capture the traffic jams resulting from the taxi strike.
Gauteng taxi operators affiliated to the South African National Taxi Council embarked on a protest against what it called high minibus taxi purchase costs.
The protest has led to Gauteng's main route between Johannesburg and Pretoria being blocked. Major routes running through the two cities have also been affected.
#TaxiStrike..Dear Boss,this is why im not showing up at work today. ... pic.twitter.com/qUdhG423RP — Thiza Makwa (@makwatee) June 15, 2017
Over to you Gauteng. Just enjofy extended Long weekend. We had this Strike last month. Such a inconvenience #taxistrike pic.twitter.com/RJB5oLEC7B — Bongani (@edymysta1) June 15, 2017
STATEN ISLAND – A man was arrested after he allegedly drove into an MTA bus in Staten Island.
Officers responded to a 911 call around 7 a.m. Friday about an accident on Johnson Street and Arthur Kill Road where they found an unconscious and unresponsive man on the scene.
He suffered from internal injuries and trauma to his legs, police said.
Police determined that the 33-year-old was allegedly driving southbound on Arthur Kill Road at a high speed and lost control, driving against traffic.
The driver hit an MTA bus head on traveling on the northbound side.
The van driver, bus driver, 42, and two passengers, 23 and 35, were taken to the hospital with minor injuries, police said.
The van driver is under arrest with pending charges.
Relegated Premier League side Techiman City have withdrawn its injunction case against the Ghana FA on Wednesday.
City were seeking to place an injunction on the league over claims that are unclear.
The club's owner Charles Ntim was praying on the court to freeze the Ghanaian top-flight which started at the weekend.
But the club has written to the High Court to discontinue the case in the interest of Ghana football, it has been claimed.
The latest decision means the second round of matches will go ahead unabated this weekend.
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OKEECHOBEE — A 47-year-old Okeechobee man has died as an apparent result from injuries sustained after being hit by an SUV on State Road 70, just west of Northwest 26th Avenue.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) report Bernabe Hernandez-Gonzalez was fatally injured on May 29.
At 9:44 p.m. Tuesday, Mr. Hernandez-Gonzalez was in a wheelchair in the center of the road on State Road 70 when he was reportedly struck by a 2011 Jeep Cherokee Laredo, driven by Sonja Lynn Kelly, 50, of Okeechobee. According to the FHP report, the driver was unable to see Mr. Hernandez-Gonzalez.
The Jeep struck Mr. Hernandez-Gonzalez, which caused him to fall from the wheel chair and be projected onto the south side of State Road 70. The Jeep came to final rest on the north shoulder of State Road 70.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
The crash was investigated by Trooper Iglesias, FHP crash investigator, and Trooper Corporal Gitto, FHP homicide investigator.
Josh Brolin went to an ’80s-themed birthday party as his character from “The Goonies”!
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The brokerage currently has a "buy" rating on the stock. Jefferies Group LLC's price target indicates a potential upside of 60.18% from the company's previous close.
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Toronto police are seeking a man and a woman in a fraud case involving hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Police say a woman went into a bank on June 29 and, using false identification, posed as a client to gain access to that person's account.
They say she then transferred $400,000 from there to another account.
Police say a few days later, a man went into another bank and used a fake ID to pose as a client.
GAUHATI, India (AP) — A tiny wildlife sanctuary in northeastern India has reported a jump in the number of one-horned rhinoceroses.
Pradipta Baruah, supervisor of a census carried out Sunday at the Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary, says there are now 102 one-horned rhinos living in the park, up from 93 during the last count, in 1993.
The reserve, which is just 38 square kilometers (15 square miles), is outside of the Assam state capital, Gauhati.
India's Kaziranga National Park, also in Assam, is the main home of the one-horned rhino, with more than 2,000.
All of the world's five rhino species are under constant threat from poachers who sell their horns on black markets, often in countries where rhino horn is believed to increase male potency.
LATAM Airlines Group confirmed (05-Oct-2017) the 100% sale of Andes Airport Services, LATAM's ground handling subsidiary in Santiago, to Acciona Airport Services, for CLP24.3 billion (USD38.6 million). Andes will provide ground handling services to LATAM at Santiago International Airport for five years. As previously reported by CAPA, LATAM president Ignacio Cueto stated: "The company seeks to become the most efficient, being able to deliver a better service". It is estimated that closing will take place within the 4Q2017, and the effect on results will be of approximately USD20 million profit. [more - original PR]
There are reports the US President's being investigated on suspicion of obstruction of justice connected to the Russia investigation.
The Washington Post says the accusation - which is an impeachable offence - was triggered by Donald Trump's sacking of FBI director James Comey.
Investigators have also been looking for evidence of financial crimes among his associates.
A spokesperson for Mr Trump's lawyer has blamed the leak on the Bureau - calling it "outrageous, inexcusable and illegal".
11-year-old girl missing from Greater Grand Crossing
An 11-year-old girl was reported missing Monday from the Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood on the South Side.
Charisma Atwood went missing from the 6600 block of South King Drive, according to a missing person alert from Chicago Police. She was also seen near the 6700 block of South Cottage Grove.
Atwood is described as a 5-foot-3, 120-pound black girl with a light complexion, brown eyes and black hair, police said. She was last seen wearing a gray sweater, blue top, blue jeans and gray and pink gym shoes.
She may be wearing her braids twisted up into a bun with a black headband, police said. Atwood may have also changed her clothing.
Anyone with information should contact Area Central detectives at 312-747-8385.
The TNT Firework Tent in the parking lot at the Three Rivers’ Meijer will remain open on Wednesday, July 4 until 12 a.m. (midnight), and will be closed for the year on Thursday, July 5.
PASSENGERS looking to head to London Waterloo are advised not to travel to the station until the end of the day.
A signal failure and an operational incident between Vauxhall and the busiest London station earlier this morning has led to train services running to and from the site to be delayed or cancelled.
Images on social media have also shown what appears to be a train derailed from the line, but South West Trains have not provided any further details on this.
The rail operator's Twitter account stated: 'Due to a signal failure and an operational incident. We advise you to avoid Waterloo. Disruption expected until the end of the day.
Former Ghana FA chairman Lepowura MND Jawula wants to current administration to appoint a local coach to handle the Black Stars.
The CAF member says foreigners have failed the country and have nothing new to offer.
Jawula wants ex-internationals like former Cameroon assistant coach Ibrahim Tanko, Kwesi Appiah, Samuel Osei Kuffour and Ghana-born ex-France captain Marcel Desailly.
The Ghana Football Association have begun the process of appointing a new coach to replace Avram Grant .
''These foreign coaches have failed us; they are a waste of money and they are not going to help us so we must abandon them,'' Jawula told the Graphic Sports in an exclusive interview.
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DENVER (AP) — The Colorado Classic has announced the route for its 2017 cycling race.
The Denver Post reports (http://dpo.st/2rsivE3 ) the route was announced Wednesday and is heavy on the loops.
A common spectator complaint in prior races was that the action in front of them didn’t last very long. But this race will have more laps and sprints in downtown streets for spectators to get their cycling fix.
The race will run through Colorado Springs, Breckenridge and Denver, covering 313 miles (503 kilometers) and including more than 20,000 feet (6,096 meters) of climbing. It is from Aug. 10-13.
The race will be televised on NBCSN and live streamed on NBC Sports Gold.
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A Calvert, Texas police officer was shot in the back Sunday morning as he was giving a ride to a man, police said.Patrol Officer S. Magnes was giving a ride to a man along Highway 6 when he got out of his car and was shot in the back, a news release from the Robertson County Sheriff's Office said.He wasn't seriously injured due to his bulletproof vest, the release said. The man the officer was giving a ride to wasn't injured.The person who shot at the officer was taken into custody and is cooperating with the investigation.
CNBC's Rick Santelli stresses the importance of the U.S. 10-year 2017 high of 2.63 as yields approach 3%.
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Actor Anthony Anderson will host the second annual NBA Awards.
The show honoring the league's top performers will air June 25 on TNT from Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California. The league MVP, defensive player of the year, rookie of the year and lifetime achievement awards will be handed out, among others.
Anderson, the star of ABC's "black-ish," is an NBA fan who frequently attends games in Los Angeles. He has previously hosted the NCAAP Image Awards and BET Awards.
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A 21-year-old man and his 20-year-old girlfriend reported an assault after a confrontation at an Innisfil Beach Road home at 10:30 p.m. May 28.
South Simcoe police said the couple was outside with their baby while talking with a group of adults, when two men showed up and started arguing with someone in the group.
The woman then tried to leave with her baby and was allegedly assaulted.
A 21-year-old Innisfil man was later arrested by police at his home after the couple reported the altercation.
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The Kano State Government on Wednesday pledged to rehabilitate the abandoned structures of Triumph Publishing Company, publishers of Triumph newspapers, preparatory to resuscitating the company’s operations.
The Commissioners for Works, Housing and Transport, Shehu Haruna, and that of Information, Sports and Culture, Muhammadu Garba, gave the indication when they visited the company in Kano.
A statement by the state Ministry of Information signed by Ismaila Garba said that the visit by the commissioners was to assess the level of dilapidation of the company’s structure ahead of intervention by the government.
It reported the Commissioner of information as saying that the visit was at the instance of Governor Abdullahi Ganduje, as part of efforts to revive the media house and restore its past glory.
The statement also said that the Works Commissioner pledged to mobilise his ministry’s team of engineers to site for the rehabilitation work.
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NEW YORK, April 5 U.S. short-term interest rates futures briefly pared earlier losses on Wednesday after the release of the Federal Reserve's minutes from its March 14-15 policy meeting which showed most policymakers think the Fed should take measures to reduce its $4.5 trillion bond holdings.
Federal funds futures for June delivery suggested traders saw a 66 percent chance the U.S. central bank would raise interest rates to 1.00-1.25 percent at its June 13-14 meeting, compared with 62 percent late on Tuesday, according to CME Group's FedWatch program.
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ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – A burn ban was issued in New York State on Monday as wildfire season begins.
Experts said the state could be in for an above average wildfire season. Over the weekend, crews dealt with a brush fire in Selkirk by the CSX tracks.
The Department of Environmental Conservation said there are some precautions that can be taken to help prevent a wildfire.
“Open burning is definitely one of the leading preventable causes,” officials said. “People like to burn their yard waste this time of year, which is against the open burning burn that’s in place. Those fires in windy conditions like we’re seeing today can quickly spread out of control.”
The burn ban remains in effect until May 15. The DEC set up a map on its website showing the areas at highest risk of accidental brush fires.
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IN just over half a year, Danske Bank A/S has attracted 11,500 clients to an investment service provided by a robot. Denmark's biggest financial firm now hopes the project will help it expand its wealth management operations.
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An explosion rocked New York's Port Authority, one of the city's busiest commuter hubs, on Monday morning and police said one suspect was injured and in custody but that no-one else was hurt in the rush-hour incident.
Police confirmed one person was in custody but were not yet identifying the device used. Local news channel WABC cited police sources as saying a possible pipe bomb detonated in a passageway below ground at Port Authority and WPIX cited sources as saying a man with a “possible second device” has been detained in the subway tunnel.
The bus terminal was temporarily closed, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey said in a Twitter statement.
Little Rock matched its homicide total from all of last year when the body of a man was found near a highway hours after shots were reported nearby.
A passerby reported Monday there was a body just off a frontage road near Interstate 30. Police spokesman Lt. Steve McClanahan said shots were reported from a spot three blocks away overnight.
McClanahan said a cause of death wasn't known.
The city's 42nd homicide puts Little Rock on a pace to approach an annual total not seen since the city's gang wars of the early 1990s. Justice Department figures show 68 deaths in 1993 attributed to murder or manslaughter. McClanahan said other killings, such as justifiable homicide, pushed the total to 78 that year.
Three people have been killed since Saturday night.
A Guelph woman is facing an impaired driving charge following a head-on collision on Deerfield Place.
On Tuesday, May 29 at around 1 p.m., police were notified of a possible impaired driver. The motorist following behind the suspect driver watched as the vehicle struck a parked car and then hit another car head-on, officers said.
All three vehicles involved sustained severe damage, police said. No injuries were reported.
A 27-year-old Guelph woman faces a charge of impaired driving by drug. She’s to appear in court on June 12.
KATY PERRY & ORLANDO BLOOM
After a little more than a year of dating, the couple made the decision to take a break. "Before rumors or falsifications get out of hand, we can confirm that Orlando and Katy are taking respectful, loving space at this time," a statement to PEOPLE from both of their reps read. While the pair announced their temporary split this week, sources close to the stars stress that neither Perry nor Bloom were looking for something serious. Over the last few weeks, the relationship "just became more and more work to make it work," said the Perry source. "Because this wasn't something permanent, it just became time to take a break."
In August 2017, Perry and Bloom were spotted at an Ed Sheeran concert together, prompting rumors that the pair reconciled. "Katy and Orlando aren’t back together, but they have history and are open to seeing what happens,” a source told PEOPLE.
The Coffey Library at Roane State Community College’s Oak Ridge campus will host its annual “Love Your Library” book sale Tuesday, February 28, and Wednesday, March 1, from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. each day.
The sale will include fiction, non-fiction, hardback books, paperbacks, textbooks, cookbooks, foreign language, children’s books, craft books, and more. Only cash and checks will be accepted. Checks need to be payable to the Roane State Foundation. Prices range from $1-3.
The campus is located at 701 Briarcliff Avenue. For more information, contact Christi Moss at (865) 354-3000, ext. 4739, or mosscl@roanestate.edu.
Jon Huntsman Sr., a billionaire philanthropist and businessman whose son Jon Jr. is ambassador to Russia has died at age 80, a spokesperson at the Huntsman Cancer Institute confirmed on Friday afternoon.
A cause of death was not immediately released.
KARACHI : A petition was filed in the Sindh High Court (SHC) seeking disqualification of Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP) leader Faryal Talpur on Wednesday.
According to a private television channel report the petitioner Muazzam Abbasi claimed that Faryal Talpur should be disqualified as she held an iqama for Saudi Arabia.
The petitioner claimed that in 2002 the PPP leader had established a company in Dubai in the name of her daughter Ayesha but concealed the amount transferred to Dubai from the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) and also didn’t mention her Iqama.
The petitioner stated that by submitting fake affidavit, Faryal Talpur is no more Sadiq and Ameen, hence she should be disqualified.
The court ordered to submit details on the case by June 5 and adjourned the hearing.
Two alleged drug personalities were arrested in a buy-bust operation in Purok Camote in Barangay Calero, Liloan town, Cebu at past 9 p.m. Tuesday, July 3.
The suspect was identified as Amador Manatad Jr., 31, and Felix Camamse, 34, from Barangay Tayud, Consolacion town.
Police Inspector Jay R Palcon of Liloan police said that twelve small-sized sachets of suspected drugs were recovered from the suspects.
The arrested persons are detained at Liloan police precinct pending the filing of drug charges against them.
GCMS 48, Ridgeview 32
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RID 11 9 5 7 — 32
GCMS (20-3, 9-1)
Nathan Garard 0-0-0, Ben Freehill 2-0-4, Mitch McNutt 3-1-8, Connor Birky 2-0-5, Josh Bleich 0-0-0, Ryland Holt 5-1-11, Bryce Barnes 7-5-20. Totals 19-7-48.
Ridgeview (20-4, 7-3)
Jacob Donaldson 2-2-6, Alex Tongate 0-0-0, Matthew Nunamaker 1-1-4, Justin Myers 7-4-20, Levi Zimmerman 1-0-2, Tristan Campbell 0-0-0, Juan Rios-Narciso 0-0-0. Totals 11-7-32.
3-pointers — GCMS (McNutt, Birky, Barnes). Ridgeview 3 (Myers 2, Nunamaker).
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CHICAGO (AP) — Records released by the Cook County state’s attorney show that ten Chicago police officers will no longer be witnesses in any criminal cases because of credibility concerns.
The Chicago Tribune reports records show the decision was made after State’s Attorney Kim Foxx’s office threw out convictions of 15 men who were allegedly framed by former Sgt. Ronald Watts. The office decided after reviewing the cases that the ten officers who worked closely with Watts could be no longer used as witnesses “due to concerns about their credibility and alleged involvement in the misconduct.”
Watts pleaded guilty in 2013 to stealing money from an FBI informant and was given a sentence of 22 months.
So far the state’s attorney’s office has reversed more than 30 convictions secured by Watts and his team.
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BACOLOD City – Police have yet to determine the motive in two separate fatal shootings in Sipalay City, Negros Occidental.
The 35-year-old Jonathan Bargayo, a coffee farmer, was taking a rest in an improvised tent in Barangay Camindangan when an unidentified gunman fired at him around 10 a.m., a police report showed.
Brother-in-law Richard Baylosis, 39, heard the gunshot and brought Bargayo to the Sipalay City Infirmary.
Bargayo was pronounced “dead on arrival.”
In Barangay 2, the 45-year-old Antonio Repaso was drinking beer beside Tupaz Bar and Refreshment when an unidentified suspect on board a motorcycle fired at him.
Repaso was wounded on the upper lip and was brought to the infirmary where he was pronounced “dead on arrival.”
Recovered from the crime scene was an empty shell of a .45-caliber gun.
Police are identifying the suspects./PN
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Alongside its updated DSLRs, Canon is offering a new, smaller kit zoom lens and a Bluetooth wireless remote control. The EF-S 18-55mm F4-5.6 IS STM is nearly 20% smaller than the 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM currently offered by Canon, but sacrifices 1/3-stop of light.
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The Summerhill Sale of Mares and Weanlings will be held under the auspices of Livestock Auctions at the School Of Excellence on 14 May 2017.
The catalogue is now available online – click HERE to download your copy
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The Celtics have been plagued by injuries all season, and power forward Marcus Morris could be the latest to miss extended time.
MORE: Report: Hornets' Zeller out for six weeks with knee injury
According to The Vertical, Morris is facing an extended absence from the lineup due to a nagging left knee issue.
The Celtics have already lost starting small forward Gordon Hayward for the season and Kyrie Irving is missing his second game of the season Tuesday (AEDT).
Morris joined the Celtics this offseason from the Pistons for shooting guard Avery Bradley. He has averaged 12.1 points and 5.5 rebounds per game this season.
Boston lacks frontcourt depth, so Morris' injury will either force them to play small moving forward, or provide an opportunity for someone like Guerschon Yabusele, who was selected 16th overall in last year's NBA Draft.
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The British Columbia Real Estate Association says a lack of homes on the market means buyers are paying more for housing across the province. The association has released figures for May showing 12,402 homes were sold in B.C. last month, down 7.9 per cent when compared with May last year.
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Television actor Karanvir Bohra says he enjoys tapping the dark side and the elements of being "anti" is exciting for him.Asked what attracts him to dark content, Karanvir said "I think the elements of being anti anything is exciting for not only me but everybody. I think nobody likes (being) goodie two shoes. Goodie two shoe days are over actually."The 34-year-old actor says it's not just about playing a baddie on the small screen."It's about saying and exploring different facets of human character and emotion. I really enjoy tapping that side of as I call it 'my wild side' or 'dark side'," Karanvir added.But he does keeps dabbling between different genres."Right now I am playing this host on India's Best Judwaa and that is totally me. No baddie, evil or being wicked. It is just fun, cute and even children can watch this show," he said.
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A women’s group in Columbus is gearing up for its annual fundraiser.
On Thursday, March 22, the Jewish Ladies Aid Society will host its 35th annual Deli Day to raise money for charities. The event will take place at Temple Israel at 2 p.m.
The women will sale a lunch which consists of a corned beef sandwich, potato chips, coleslaw, a pickle, and drink for $12. Desserts will be sold separately for $5. Everything is homemade.
"The money that we make goes to the charities that we support. The two big ones that we do locally is at Wynnton Neighborhood Network which our temple is part of and Hope Harbour, which we support," says Gloria Cohen, president of the Jews Ladies Society Aid Society.
The event will be open to the public and tickets can be purchased at the door. The groups will also deliver to those who can’t attend the event who spend $15 or more.
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CIL’s production fell to 118.84 million tonne (mt) from 125.67 mt during the year-ago period. CIL’s production fell to 118.84 million tonne (mt) from 125.67 mt during the year-ago period.
June 2017 in a backdrop of low revenue realisation from the downgraded mines.
The company reported a net profit of Rs 3,065.26 crore during the year-ago period. Profits during the quarter under review have been much below the market expectations.
CIL’s production fell to 118.84 million tonne (mt) from 125.67 mt during the year-ago period. However, off-take during the quarter increased by 4.18 mt to 137.42 mt. This resulted in a 4.25 per cent y-o-y increase in revenue from operations to Rs 20,567.81 crore.
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* Famous Dave's Of America qtrly ‍franchise-operated comparable restaurant sales down 3.2 percent versus down 4.3 percent in q2 of fiscal 2016​
* Famous Dave’S Of America, Inc. Reports results for second quarter fiscal 2017
* Q2 adjusted non-gaap earnings per share $0.16 from continuing operations
* Q2 revenue fell 8.8 percent to $25.3 million
* Q2 loss per share $0.18 from continuing operations
* Qtrly comparable sales decline of 2.2%
* Q2 loss per share $0.18 from continuing operations
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If the 2017 edition of real life has you thoroughly scared, what better way to unwind than making a visit to a local haunted house this Halloween season?
You can chuckle with escapist delight at all of the evil clowns, zombies, demons and whatever else lurks around the corner. They'll certainly seem tame in comparison to whatever news story awaits, along with the horror of tax season in a few months and midterm elections next year.
Jersey's haunted attractions include menacing walks through the forest, haunted corn mazes and elaborately built houses of terror stocked with chainsaw-carrying goons and other disorienting obstacles.
Have a look at our list of local haunts, then head to the comments to tell us which other haunted attractions you plan to visit this month.
BOISE, Idaho (AP) - An Idaho House panel has revived a previously spiked health care proposal designed to provide coverage to low-income Idahoans.
The House Health and Welfare Committee on Monday agreed to send HB 464 -- which is backed by Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter -- once again to the House floor for consideration.
The committee had already sent that same bill to the House floor earlier this year.
However, the House never voted on the merits of the bill. Instead, representatives voted to send the bill back to the panel rather than publicly state how they stood on the proposal.
About 78,000 working Idahoans are believed to be in the gap population that earns too much to qualify for Medicaid, but too little to qualify for insurance subsidies.
Otter's bill would provide coverage to roughly half of the health coverage gap population
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The City of Sacramento is moving forward with a plan to replace the wooden boardwalk in Old Sacramento with concrete. City officials say the project will be completed in six sections, so businesses along the boardwalk can stay open.
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Customers at a Valero gas station in McGregor, Texas found the young kitten injured in some brush off the road on Monday. Worried that if the police were called, animal control would send the kitten to a shelter and be euthanized, the manager said she started calling around to other Corner Stores in the area to see if someone would take the kitten and get it help.
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MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwired - Oct. 6, 2017) - KHALKOS EXPLORATION INC. ("Khalkos") (TSX VENTURE:KAS) announces that following the resignation of Ms. Éliane Tremblay Paradis as Chief Financial Officer and Secretary of the Company, the Board nominated Mr. Dominique Doucet as interim for both positions.
The Board of Directors wishes to greatly thank Ms. Tremblay Paradis, who recently left for her maternity leave, for her valuable contribution to the Company.
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With the start of the new year comes new resolutions. Most of us keep them to ourselves, but we can’t keep anything hidden from Mysterion this morning.
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In this week's Wired, Michael Admire has all access as the Ballard Bombers learn their kickoff time at Boone is moved up due to expected severe weather.
Only victory can take the United States men’s soccer team toward destination Russia now.
USA will face Panama on Friday in Orlando, Fla., in a pivotal 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying game. USA trails Panama by one point in the CONCACAF standings with just two games remaining, but a win would propel the hosts over “Los Canaleros” into third place place and the final automatic qualification spot.
Fans are eager to see what lineup USA head coach Bruce Arena entrusts with achieving the necessary win. Check out our predicted USA starting XI ahead of the game.
Here’s how to watch USA vs. Panama online.
When: Friday, Oct. 6, 2017 at 7:35 p.m. ET
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Two Harbors Tops I-Falls in Rainy 7AA Baseball Sectionals
The Agates got the win over the Broncos 9-1.
SUPERIOR, Wisc. – In 7AA baseball sectionals, International Falls faced Two Harbors in Superior on a rainy Wednesday night. The Broncos were fresh off a win over Greenway earlier in the day, but couldn’t carry over that momentum as they fall to the Agates 9-1. Two Harbors will face the winner of Thursday’s game between Duluth Marshall and Eveleth Gilbert. International Falls will face Moose Lake-Willow River in an elimination game on Thursday as well.
When the sun is shining, there's nothing more refreshing than a cool glass of white wine, whatever your favourite style. If you always stick to Pinot Grigio , or just want something in a similar light, tropical style, have a look at our Pinot Grigio alternatives .
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The Richmond Police Department says a man was arrested quickly after an attempted bank robbery on Tuesday morning in the Hioaks neighborhood.
Police say the suspect - James J. Regan, 35 - walked into the Wells Fargo at 7012 Marlowe Road, approached a bank teller and passed a note demanding money.
He then took off from the scene.
Soon afterward, Regan was as stopped by an officer and identified as the person involved in the attempted robbery.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 804-780-1000.
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I wanted a job in the summer between my junior and senior year of high school, and I applied to be a hostess in the officer's club dining room on the Army base where my father was stationed.
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Shanghai’s Lujiazui financial district in Pudong has undergone rapid development in the past decade. Alamy Approximately 1.4 billion people — roughly 20% of the world's population — live in China.
By 2020, China aims to move 100 million of those people from rural areas into cities — a goal the government unveiled in 2013 in its 23-year plan for urbanization. By 2026, China hopes to move 250 million into cities. The country hopes that relocating people into urban environments will give the economy a big boost.
The plan is relatively new, but China has been urbanizing for the last 40 years. As The Guardian notes, China now has over 600 cities, many of which were small towns and farms just a few decades ago. The majority were built in order to alleviate pressure on overcrowded cities, like Shanghai and Beijing.
The country's exponential population growth is evident in the time-lapse images, captured by Google satellites. Check out the images below:
This is Nigeria, where everybody be criminal, politicians wey thief billions no dey go prison o,.. says Nigerian rapper, actor, and songwriter; Folarin Falana aka Falz The Bahd Guy.
Falz The Bahd Guy in this new song making wave allover the world xrayed the sordid situation in Nigeria.
What is your take on this ?
Is Fela Anikulapo Kuti back in Falz The Bahd Guy ?
Are we all criminals?
LOS ANGELES >> A man’s body was found today in the lake in MacArthur Park, police said.
The body was discovered about 10 a.m. in the 2200 block of West Sixth Street, said Los Angeles police Officer Sal Ramirez.
There was no indication that foul play was involved in the death, Ramirez said.
Information was not immediately available on the man’s name, age or cause of death.
Robert Dreyer, 89, was driving his 2016 Mercedes in Melbourne when he veered off the road and crashed into a fire hydrant. The fire hydrant started spewing water, as the safety valve was likely damaged during the accident.
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MONTREAL—Aimia Inc. is immediately suspending all dividends on common and preferred shares, including previously declared payments that were to be made at the end of this month.The Montreal-based company runs Aeroplan and other customer reward programs for various businesses including Air Canada, its original customer.Aimia says the dividend suspension is required following Air Canada’s decision to stop using Aeroplan and launch its own customer reward program in 2020.Read more:Aeroplan’s future leaves travellers up in the air: RosemanAir Canada plans to replace Aeroplan in 2020 with new loyalty programArticle Continued Below5 things to know about Aeroplan points and Air CanadaThat announcement sparked a major decline for Aimia shares, which closed at $1.89 on Tuesday, worth less than one-quarter what they were worth prior to May 10.Aimia says a capital impairment test required by the Canada Business Corporations Act prevents it from paying the dividends, even though it has the liquidity to do so.
A tractor trailer rollover on the Massachusetts Turnpike in Boston's Allston neighborhood is causing delays on Monday morning.
The truck rolled over and is lying on its side in the middle of Interstate 90. Two eastbound lanes are closed, but traffic is being allowed to get by.
No further information was immediately available.
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With mega-transit projects on the docket, one business group wants to ensure construction doesn’t affect small entrepreneurs.
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LONDON, March 29 Ukraine's sovereign dollar bond prices fell across the curve on Wednesday after a UK court ruled against Kiev in a pre-trial hearing over its $3 billion dispute with Russia.
The bond maturing 2027 lost 0.6 cent while 2025 and 2020 issues slipped 0.5 cent and 0.3 cent respectively .
The UK court said Ukraine did not provide "justiciable defence" in the case brought by Russia and that it would not be right for the case to go to full trial. Ukraine is planning to appeal the ruling. (Reporting by Sujata Rao, editing by Karin Strohecker)
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — In today’s edition of The World According to Gary, Gary Radmihch and Darya Folsom talk about the 49ers, Raiders, and sports bras.
Jimmy Garoppolo is 2-0 as a starting quarterback with the 49ers after defeating the Texans on Sunday.
The Raiders, however, did not fare so well.
In a divisional match-up with major play-off implications, Oakland was dominated by Kansas City 26-15.
They are now third in the AFC West at 6-7.
Why are male soccer players wearing sports “bras?”
Darya has the scoop!
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Meanwhile, an Indonesian billionaire with close links to Donald Trump is talking up his plans to emulate his American business partner and run for the nation's presidency. That's not the only similarity between the two tycoons.
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Being a celebrity is tough enough as it is, add in being naked and not fitting into the stereotype of what is "pretty" then you're bound to get additional hate. Just ask Zodwa Wabantu.
The entertainer said she often gets asked how she handles the hate, and instead of taking it to heart, she smiles and agrees.
"No darling, what I do is just agree. I just agree with everything that people decide to say about me."
She said she has been called a donkey and a slut, but she's doesn't care.
"'Zodwa you are sick,' and I just say 'yes.' Because what do you want me to do? Argue with you? No, I won't. It's your opinion mos."
Watch her explanation below.
In early December, Fidel Castro, the country's long-time leader, died . It had been my assumption that his death was like the sun dropping out of the solar system for the long-stagnating island nation.
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A mural painted by theatre performer and artist, Terry Croteau defines Theatre Harrisburg's Jay and Nancy Krevsky Production Center at 516 Hurlock Street in Harrisburg. Between her performance background and positions with prominent arts organizations, Allison Hays is no stranger to the Harrisburg cultural community.
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HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - Gov. Tom Wolf is announcing travel restrictions ahead of a significant winter storm that could bring a foot or more of snow to the eastern parts of Pennsylvania.
Wolf says speed limits will be reduced to 45 mph on all interstates and expressways east of Interstate 99 - which runs vertically through the center of the state - beginning at 10 p.m. Monday.
Empty trailers, towed trailers, buses, RVs and motorcycles are banned from those roadways until Tuesday evening.
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning from 8 p.m. Monday to 6 p.m. Tuesday from Philadelphia to the Poconos.
Near-blizzard conditions are possible in some areas. Mount Pocono could get as much as 2 feet; Philadelphia could see up to a foot.
Wolf says motorists are strongly encouraged to delay all unnecessary travel.
He also signed an emergency proclamation.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional Democrats stand divided over whether to fight now or later about the fate of some 800,000 immigrants who came to the U.S. illegally as children.
House Democrats want the issue resolved in the broad spending bill. Some Senate Democrats would rather deal with the issue next year, ahead of President Donald Trump’s March deadline.
The fate of these “Dreamers” is among the trickiest issues to resolve as Washington seeks to avert a Christmas government shutdown.
For Illinois Rep. Luis Gutierrez, there is no more important issue in the year-end budget showdown.
But at the top of Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s list of political concerns are the re-election bids of 10 Senate Democrats in states Trump won. They want nothing to do with shutting down the government over immigration.
BACOLOD CITY: Negros Occidental has strengthened security measures for the upcoming Panaad Festival set to kick off on April 22 as Gov. Alfredo Maranon Jr. said, “We need to be vigilant.” He, however, did not say whether he will request additional military and police troops to secure the Panaad Park and Stadium here where the nine- day event will be held. The governor added that they expect more guests and visitors in this year’s festival. Earlier, the Provincial Peace and Order Council has discussed plans to create a Joint Task Group with various government agencies to monitor possible entry of suspected terrorists. Provincial Planning and Development Coordinator Ma. Lina Sanogal said the plan is in line with the Australian and United States travel advisories telling their citizens to take extra precaution against kidnapping threats in Central Visayas.
ROCKVILLE, Md. — A man has been convicted in Maryland of multiple felonies after authorities say he used a tracking device to monitor a casino patron in order to rob him.
The Washington Post reports that jurors have found Kevin Carroll guilty on armed robbery, assault and other charges following a trial.
Prosecutors say Carroll stuck a GPS tracking device on a fellow casino gambler’s car. He and an accomplice later conducted robbery at the man’s home in Montgomery County. The newspaper says the victim’s teenage daughter testified that the intruders marched her 21-year-old brother through the house looking for money. Her mouth was covered by tape.
Prosecutors say investigators found duct tape with Carroll’s DNA.
The intruders took $6,000 in cash.
Defence attorney Andrew Jezic says Carroll will appeal.
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× Lane Tech students Alexander Milne and Seth Hultgren are skipping the school play and going right to the storefront theater
Lane Tech High School students Alexander Milne and Seth Hultgren join Justin to discuss their play, “Static,” which is showing this month as part of Rhinofest at the Prop Thtr. Alexander and Seth talk about coming together through a shared interest in film, bringing this project out of their high school and into the local theater community, getting a first hand experience of putting on a show at a Chicago festival, how they ended up at Rhinofest, what they knew of Rhinofest and the Prop Thtr, where the idea for “Static” came from, the artistic community that bubbles out of Chicago Public Schools and the challenges involved with putting this production together.
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A charity in Sheffield are urging people to be vigilant about what is happening on their street.
Devers is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Astros, Tim Britton of The Providence Journal reports.
Devers will retreat to the bench as manager John Farrell elects to go with Deven Marrero at third base due to southpaw Dallas Keuchel taking the mound for Houston. During Game 1 on Thursday, Devers went 0-for-3 with one RBI and two strikeouts.
Mon, Apr 17: It’s a summer tradition in Canada and for our country’s 150th anniversary, Parks Canada is expanding its popular ‘Learn to Camp’ program so more new Canadians and novice campers can enjoy the great outdoors.
Five people were arrested Thursday evening following a controlled drugs and substances act warrant executed by Cobourg Police.
Police attended the residence in central Cobourg around 6:45 p.m.
The individuals facing charges are: Terry Beaton, 31, of Cobourg; Meghan Angus, 34, of Cobourg; Jeremiah Ainsworth, 27, of Grafton; Justin Best, 21, of Hamilton Township; and Janet Mclachlan, 24, of Cobourg.
Charges for the individuals include possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking, possession of oxycodone for the purpose of trafficking, possession of marijuana for the purpose of trafficking and possession of property obtained by crime.
Police said about $2,000 worth of controlled drugs was seized as well as a quantity of cash as alleged proceeds of crime.
The five individuals arrested were released on appearance notices with pending court dates.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Sergeant Brent Allison at 905-372-6821 ext. 2234 with the details.
Ex-King & Spalding Atty Says Firing Suit Should Go On
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 4:02 PM EST) -- A former King & Spalding LLP attorney pressed a New York federal judge Thursday to keep alive his wrongful termination suit, saying enough evidence exists for potential jurors to decide he was let go for making an internal complaint about two partners’ ethical conduct.
David Joffe, a former senior associate at King & Spalding, filed an opposition brief to the firm’s January motion for summary judgment, in which the firm argued he was fired for various performance-related issues. Joffe argued instead that sufficient evidence exists for...
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Even though Roger Waters left Pink Floyd in the 80’s, he’s done a fine job of keeping their legacy alive on stage. He’s going to hit the road again with a tour titled Us And Them. This tour will be a mixture of Floyd classics and solo songs, including tracks from a soon to be released album.
Full info from Billboard
As of now Columbus is the closest show, but check back often to see if a rumored Cleveland date will be added.
Pedestrian struck and killed by drunk driver on LA 24
TERREBONNE - State Police say one man is dead and another has been charged with vehicular homicide after a vehicle struck a pedestrian in Terrebonne Parish Monday night.
According to Louisiana State Police, the crash happened before 9 a.m. on LA 24 near Clendenning Road. Investigators say a 2007 Dodge Caliber driven by 62-year-old Albert Williams Jr. drove into the southbound shoulder on LA 24 and struck a 43-year-old Byron Acosta.
Police say Acosta suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead by the Terrebonne Parish Coroner's Office.
Williams was wearing a seatbelt and was not hurt.
"Impairment on the part of Williams is suspected to be a factor in this crash," a statement from LSP said. "A breath test indicated Williams was over the legal limit for alcohol."
Williams was charged with vehicular homicide and improper lane usage. He was booked into the Terrebonne Parish Correctional Center.
The crash remains under investigation.
Playing Chase the Ace in Tignish has raised enough to buy the fire department a 2017 tanker truck. The shiny new tanker truck sitting in the bay at the Tignish fire department wouldn't be there without the help of the community.
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MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A pedestrian is dead after a crash Tuesday night in Fridley.
The Anoka County Sheriff’s office said the deadly accident happened at about 8:42 p.m. at the intersection of University Avenue and 85th Street.
This is a developing story. Stay with WCCO.com as more details become available.
Let this serve as a spoiler warning for the most insignificant Star Wars spoiler of all time.
The premiere of Star Wars: The Last Jedi is almost here, but that hasn’t stopped the internet from sucking up each and every potential spoiler and wild theory out there. The director of the second film in the new trilogy, Rian Johnson, understands this compulsive need and graciously leaked a spoiler of his own while stopping by Jimmy Kimmel Live on Friday night. Is it the fate of General Hux? The true identity of Supreme Leader Snoke? Or even some more precious details about Porgs?
LOL, no. Instead, Johnson opted to share . . . drumroll please . . . THE FIRST WORD OF THE LAST JEDI. “It’s we’re,” Johnson revealed. “W-E-apostrophe-R-E. It’s huge!”
Now you’ll have to excuse us while we go lay down and recover from this truly jarring bombshell, which Kimmel actually pointed out is two words. Incredible.
Via: https://www.popsugar.com/entertainment/First-Word-Star-Wars-Last-Jedi-44325182
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Since the NFL playoffs started, Sixers coach Brett Brown has been asked about two things at practically every press conference and post-practice interview.
One asks when Sixers rookie Markelle Fultz will make his make his triumphant return.
The other is about the Eagles.
You can guess which line of questioning energizes Brown and makes him smile — the Sixers coach is as pumped for the Eagles remarkable run to Sunday's big game as anyone, irregardless of the fact that was born in New England Patriots country in South Portland, Maine.
"I think it’s awesome," Brown said after Friday night's win over the Miami Heat. "We all travel the city and you feel it... It’s just great for the city, it’s amazing for the city. It’s just something that we like to share and the excitement that we all feel."
The Sixers organization has spent a lot of time talking about and honoring their football neighbors from down the street. Here are 11 examples of that.
A sell-out Music in May concert saw Kirkcaldy Old Kirk fit to burst on Friday when a capacity audience and performers saw 350 people packed inside.
The Langtoun Singers and conductor Ella Wilson set the tone accompanied by an ensemble from guests Kingdom Brass with a varied programme including Another Op’nin’, Another Show; The Rhythm of Life; Til there was You; and Grandma’s Feather Bed.
Kingdom Brass with conductor Paul Drury brought a range of music including the Overture the Yeoman of the Guard and two superb solos. Pianist Gregor Blamey wowed the audience with pieces from classical to a popular medley and the audience was not left out joining a rousing finale with the choir and band.
This year’s beneficiary was the local committee of the British Heart Foundation which received a £1500 donation.
Pictured above are Paul Drury; George Drummond, chairman local branch of the British Heart Foundation; Gregor Blamey; Ella Wilson and Liz Banks from the Langtoun Singers.
Donnie Wahlberg busted out some classic New Kids on the Block moves when photographers outside of Katsuya Hollywood called him out.
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According to a Page Six eyewitness, Wahlberg, 48, "was getting into his [SUV] and was closing his door as they challenged him. He jumped back [out] and proceeded to dance to 'The Right Stuff.'"
No word as to whether wife, Jenny McCarthy, was present to enjoy the impromptu performance.
The source added that the "Saw" films star then "took a camera and started filming the paparazzi. Everyone was loving it."
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Page Six also reported that Larry David was at the same restaurant, dining with a group which included Jon Hamm and Doc Rivers. Wonder if they caught the show?
New financial legislation is set to hit smaller banks the hardest, Gerard Cassidy, U.S. banking analyst at RBC Capital Markets, said.
A lawyer representing a woman charged in a major drug bust is concerned her client can't communicate with a fellow accused who she shares a child with.
Jennifer Tremblay-Hall said Rebecca Gignac and Slawomir Bielawski, who was also arrested in an August bust that saw Sault Ste. Marie Police Service seize about $250,000 in narcotics, are not allowed to speak with each other.
With Christmas nearing, and Gignac and Bielawski having a child, “that's an issue,” Tremblay-Hall told Ontario Court Justice John Condon on Monday.
She is hopeful federal and provincial Crown attorneys will contact their supervisors “and get some movement” so Gignac and Bielawski can be in touch in time for Christmas.
They face multiple drug and firearm-related charges.
A total of five people were charged as part of Project Oak.
Report: 3 days in jail for YouTube stunt at a Disney resort
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A media outlet reports an Arizona man has been sentenced to three days in jail after deputies say he falsely told guests at a Walt Disney World resort there was an active shooter on the property as part of a YouTube stunt.
Orlando television station WKMG reports that authorities found 22-year-old Dillion Burch was telling that lie to guests at the Contemporary Resort so he could get their reactions for his YouTube channel.
Online court records show that Burch was facing disturbing the peace and disorderly intoxication records.
The television station says Burch pleaded no contest to the charges Tuesday and drew the three-day sentence.
No attorney was listed for him.
Nichole Farley and Kurt Young, both at the lectern, spoke Tuesday evening to the Topeka City Council abut the potential establishment of a "Tourism Business Improvement District." The Topeka Lodging Association proposes financing operations of a Downtown Plaza by establishing a "Tourism Business Improvement District," which would collect a fee of $1 per room sold at local hotels and motels.
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Jennifer Holleman of Yarmouth, N.S., told her agonizing story Monday to a federal committee that has just started travelling the country to learn what to do about combating human trafficking, which some are calling a growing form of modern slavery.
Danny Evans, County Commissioner for Precinct 4, Hopkins County has announced that he will not seek re-election for a 5th term. Commissioner Evans was first elected in 2002 and assumed office on January 1, 2003.
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Over the weekend, Instagram teamed up with chefs, food vendors and food-loving photographers for a project they called #EatAtCoachella—and we’re excited to reveal the results.
Food at Coachella is always amazing, but this year the collection of delicacies on offer would be enough to distract anybody from the rock stars on stage, if only for a few minutes. Instagram encouraged use of the hashtag #EatAtCoachella amongst insiders and influencers and collected some of the best snaps into this interactive grid.
From full-service pop-up restaurants from Kindred, Little Sister and Playa Provisions and Outstanding in the Field’s elegant dinner parties driven by star chefs to on-the-go snacks that fueled the three-day party, refreshing cocktails and exclusive dishes you can’t get outside of the festival grounds, the weekend was a foodie paradise, and, obviously, beyond Instagram-worthy.
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BEIJING Feb 14 Chinese banks extended 2.03 trillion yuan ($295.74 billion) in net new yuan loans in January, less than analysts expected but the second highest monthly tally on record.
Analysts polled by Reuters had predicted new yuan loans of 2.3 trillion yuan, compared with 1.04 trillion yuan in December.
Broad M2 money supply (M2) grew at 11.3 percent from a year earlier, central bank data showed on Tuedsay, meeting forecasts.
Outstanding yuan loans grew at 12.6 percent by month-end on an annual basis.
Analysts polled by Reuters had expected outstanding loans to rise by 13.4 percent. ($1 = 6.8641 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Beijing Monitoring Desk)
As Big Smo will tell you, some blessings come well-disguised. The Tennessee rapper is about to release his first album, “Kuntry Livin,’ ” on Tuesday, and next week, a self-titled reality...
At least two of the beneficiaries of controversial land sales at `Pradoville 2’ recently met with State Assets Recovery Agency (SARA) officials after it was proposed that they pay the difference between the price they purchased at and the market rate at that point.
Stabroek News today confirmed that former Natural Resources Minister Robert Persaud visited the agency’s Main Street office while private sector executive Ramesh Dookhoo visited the said location last week.
When contacted, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Major (rtd) Aubrey Heath-Retemyer declined to comment on the matter let alone confirm that settlement talks have commenced…..
Japanese men's national soccer coach Akira Nishino walks to attend a press conference to announce Japanese squad members for the World Cup Russia in Tokyo, Japan, Thursday, May 31, 2018. Eugene Hoshiko AP Photo
This time of year, whether you are looking for something elegant or kitchy, meaningful or clever, sincere or ironic, there is an option out there for you. And depending on how you feel about the glut of mass-produced, cardboard ways to let partners, friends, and family know just how much you love them each Feb. 14, you might want to thank - or blame - the city of Worcester.
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Deakin followed it up by tweeting: “With much help from co-script writer @ChuckWeather we made this. Can you find 14 'hidden' live song titles?”
He began: “It’s all change with the weather this week as we look to the Atlantic and it’s the milder air that we Say Hello, Wave Goodbye to the cold conditions, that bitter Wind Beneath My Wings and indeed everywhere else…”
He continues: “By midweek, we should be Up Where We Belong…”
Can you spot them all? Twitter users were impressed with his special Valentine’s Day forecast:
Key National Freedom Front members join the SLFP
Key National Freedom Front (NFF) members joined the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) on Monday.
Deputy Leader of the NFF (Jathika Nidhahas Peramuna) Weerakumara Dissanayake, former National Organizer of the NFF, Piyasiri Wijenayake and NFF provincial council member P.B. Kumara obtained SLFP membership from President Maithripala Sirisena today.
“I just welcomed key members of National Freedom Front, who joined Sri Lanka Freedom Party,” the President tweeted after handing over the SLFP membership to the three NFF members.
Weerakumara Dissanayake, a member of Parliament, and Piyasiri Wijenayake had in the recent past made statements critical of NFF leader Wimal Weerawansa.
Dissanayake had accused Weerawansa of blocking moves by the joint opposition to unite with the SLFP. (Colombo Gazette)
Senyshyn was unquestionably the top prospect in the Three Stars system with the most appearances and most First Star honors over the past 25 weeks. In fact, he was named First Star more than twice as much as the next-best prospect .
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Print out these banners and have your child hold them when you take your back to school pictures so you can remember what grade they were in…
The Great American Outdoor Show is a nine-day event in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania that celebrates hunting, fishing, and outdoor traditions treasured by millions of Americans and their families. The show is the largest in the country and will run Feb. 3-11 at the Pa. State Farm Show Building.
Wester logged a two-yard touchdown reception on a tackle-eligible play in Sunday's 24-21 loss to the Lions.
Wester briefly engaged in a block before drifting into the left side of the end zone for an easy reception from Jameis Winston in the fourth quarter to bring the Buccaneers within a Patrick Murray extra point of a 21-21 tie. The second-year tackle remains a valued part of Tampa's offensive line rotation.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The newest member of the Albuquerque Isotopes, former Philadelphia Phillies star Ryan Howard admits he needs the work as he tries to get back to big league form.
Before signing a minor league contract with the Colorado Rockies, Howard had tried his luck with the Atlanta Braves. He was signed back in April and released in May. Howard played eleven games with the Braves triple A team and was only batting .184.
So far he is enjoying his run with the Albuquerque Isotopes.
“This is my first time being over in this league,” said Howard. “I was always in the International League. So, I always heard things about the ball flying, the elevation and things, and now I kind of get to experience it.”
In his Isotopes debut Sunday, Howard was 1 for 6 at the plate, but said he was pleased with some of his at bats.
“A little bit further ahead than what I thought I would be for not seeing some game action for awhile,” said Howard.
This is to inform you that the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held today, has inter alia, approved the unaudited financial results for the quarter and half year ended September 30, 2017.The Board Meeting was commenced at 5.00 p.m. and concluded at 6.30 p.m.Source : BSE
LONDON, April 6 Unilever said on Thursday it will exit its shrinking spreads business, increase its margin targets, raise its dividend and review its dual-headed legal structure, as it aims to prove it can deliver near-term growth on its own, following its swift rejection in February of a takeover proposal by Kraft Heinz.
The pledges are the result of a business review at the Anglo Dutch consumer goods maker undertaken following the unsolicited $143 billion bid by the U.S. rival, which Unilever bluntly rejected.
Unilever, one of Europe's biggest blue-chip stocks, called the episode a "trigger moment" to assess its business, as the global packaged goods industry faces slowing growth and greater competition. (Reporting by Martinne Geller; Editing by Greg Mahlich)
Baku. 9 January. REPORT.AZ/ Poland's new prime minister Mateusz Morawiecki sacked several ministers, including defence minister Antoni Macierewicz and foreign minister Witold Waszczykowski as well as health minister Konstanty Radziwiłł and minister of digital affairs Anna Streżyńska.
Report informs referring to the DW, the country president Andrzej Duda accepted their resignation today.
The new minister of national defence of the republic was formerly acting as head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs Mariusz Blaschak.
President of Poland Andrzej Duda appointed Yatek Chaputovich, a political scientist, professor of social sciences, as the new minister of foreign affairs of the country.
The ceremony of swearing in new heads of ministries was held on Tuesday in the Presidential Palace.
A store was robbed in Lehigh Acres Friday night.
Deputies said one black male entered the Family Dollar at 2005 Joel Boulevard while another waited outside.
The suspect inside pointed a gun at employees and demanded cash. The men left after receiving the money.
The suspects are described as 6 feet tall with thin builds. They were wearing all black clothes and gloves.
Anyone with information on the identities and whereabouts of the suspects are asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS (8477). All callers will remain anonymous and will be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000. Tips may also be made online at www.southwestfloridacrimestoppers.com or by submitting a tip on the P3Tips mobile app.
The is the seventh armed robbery in Lee County in just over a week.
Breath-taking landscapes, Mother Nature in full force and a glimpse into the life of the animal kingdom are among the stunning images
Mount Etna erupts in a mushroom cloud of ash as stormy snaps dominate a major photographic contest. The awe-inspiring volcano photo taken by Giuseppe Mario Famiani in Sicily, Italy, won a “remarkable” award in the Siena International Awards. It was matched by a picture of ominous storm clouds in South Dakota, US, that won the nature category for Australian James Smart. The overall winner shows a flock of cranes flying during a lightning storm in Nebraska, US. It was taken by National Geographic’s Randy Olson.
Dotty's Casino is seen in this undated image. (FOX5)
A 28-year-old Nevada woman is being held in the Elko County jail on $100,000 bail after deputies say she left her infant in a running, unlocked car for an hour while she was gambling.
Elko County sheriff's deputies arrested Jamie Benson of Spring Creek Thursday for suspicion of child abuse or neglect.
The Elko Daily Free Press reports deputies found the 14-month child in the back seat of a car in the parking lot of Dottie's Casino in Spring Creek.
Deputies say the heater was on high and the temperature inside the vehicle reached 86 degrees.
The child was taken to an Elko hospital then transferred to the custody of the Nevada Division of Child and Family Services.
It wasn't immediately clear Monday if Benson has a lawyer or will be appointed one at a pending court appearance.
Information from: Elko Daily Free Press, http://www.elkodaily.com
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“I am absolutely, 100 percent rooting for the Philadelphia Eagles `cause I’m tired of the Patriots. I know exactly where I’m at, but I’m not gonna suck up,” The Kansas City Chiefs fan insisted. “I respect what they’ve done. I think the combination of [head coach Bill] Belichick and [quarterback Tom] Brady is the greatest in the history of the game. I give them props and respect them, [but] I’m not a Patriots’ fan and I hope they lose.”
If babies change everything, that can only mean one thing: 2017 was a year of transformation for many famous couples.
Over the past 12 months, pop culture fans have witnessed dozens of Hollywood stars expand their family with the birth of a newborn.
Beyoncé will likely go down as the Queen of Instagram thanks to the way she revealed her twins Rumi and Sir Carter. As for Hoda Kotb, she completely surprised many of her fans when she called into the Today show one morning and announced that she had adopted a baby girl named Haley Joy.
While there are still a few weeks to go until 2018 officially begins, we decided to celebrate many of the celebrity babies who arrived in the past 12 months.
Although it's impossible to name every special newborn, we included a few of the moms and dads who have shared baby photos on social media and documented a few of their little one's milestones.
When it comes to choosing a city to live in, most prospective renters factor in the cost with lifestyle and economic opportunity. Sometimes it all evens out; sometimes not so much.
Forbes has just put out its Worst Cities for Renters in 2018 list, ranking the biggest metro areas by average monthly rent, vacancy, rent share of income and other factors. Here are the worst 10, in reverse order. See Forbes' full list along with full methodology details here.
The majority of stores in WA, QLD and SA are closed on Anzac Day however shops in other states will open this afternoon
This weekend, metalcore royalty Killswitch Engage hit one of the most stacked festival lineups of the year – Rockville!
If our ten reasons why Rockville is gonna kick ass piece wasn't enough reason to get you stoked, this collection of stone cold heavy metal classics will do the job. Crank it up and bang that head, and we'll see you in a field in Florida on Friday.
Rockville takes place April 27-29 at Metropolitan Park in Jacksonville, Florida.
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The peer support group gives people the opportunity to meet with others who understand some of what they are going through. Run by a facilitator, the sessions offer a chance to ask questions, get information and share experiences in a safe and supportive environment.
How do you entice kids to learn about electronics? By updating a classic toy that most people already love. That's the idea fueling London-based Tech Will Save Us and its Dough Universe modeling clay, a Play-Doh-like substance designed to help kids create working electronic circuits. Thanks to the clay's conductive makeup--including lemon, salt and water--it can be mashed together to make car motors whir, musical instruments play sounds or fantastical creatures light up, depending on the kit. Tech Will Save Us is now running a Kickstarter campaign for Dough Universe and expects the $50 kits to be widely available by the end of 2017.
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SZA Says Her Voice Is Permanently Damaged
As we previously reported, SZA is taking some time away form her TDE labelmates on The Championship Tour. However, it now seems that her medical condition is more serious and could possibly have a serious affect on the rest of her career…
Yesterday the soulful singer took to Twitter to announce that the swelling in her vocal chords has resulted in PERMANENT damage to her voice.
The tweets were soon deleted and she’s gone dark on social media. It has to be as mentally frustrating as it is physical.
Hopefully the “permanent” damage is a misdiagnosis or something. Get well.
American actor and producer Adrien Brody will be in Bucharest on Tuesday, December 12, to attend a screening of the film Bullet Head, Life.ro reported.
The film, directed by Paul Solet, premiered in the United States on December 8. It also stars John Malkovich, Antonio Banderas, and Romanian actress Alexandra Dinu.
The December 12 screening is a by-invitation only one. The film will enter local cinemas starting January 5, 2018.
Brody received an Oscar for Best Actor in 2003 for his role in Roman Polanski’s The Pianist. At age 29, he was the youngest actor to win in that category. He is also the only male American actor to receive the César Award for Best Actor.
Adrien Brody is a frequent collaborator of director Wes Anderson and has started in three of his films: The Darjeeling Limited (2007), Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009), and The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014).
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We know that teachers don’t always have it easy when it comes to money, but they can make such a difference in their kids’ lives. You probably saw, back on April Fool’s Day, Royal Oak Elementary teacher Joe Dombrowski pull an April Fools joke on his kids by giving them a spelling test with fake words.
The video has hit almost 20,000,000 views, and Ellen DeGeneres loved it. So she had Joe on the show, gave him his OWN spelling test, and had an AMAZING surprise at the end.
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GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Jamar Akoh scored 23 points on 10-of-12 shooting and grabbed 11 rebounds on Saturday to lead Montana to its 11th-straight victory, and school-record seventh-straight on the road, 72-67 over North Dakota.
Fabijan Krslovic and Michael Oguine scored 12 points apiece for the Grizzlies (18-5, 11-0 Big Sky Conference), who made Travis DeCuire the fastest coach in league history to reach 50 wins — 65 games. Montana clinched when Ahmaad Rorie, who had nine points and seven assists, made two free throws with seven seconds left and Dale Jones missed a 3-point attempt for North Dakota.
Cortez Seales had 19 points for the Fighting Hawks (8-15, 3-8) and Conner Avants had 15 with 11 rebounds.
The Grizzlies got a 3-pointer from Rorie at the 5:05 mark to take the lead for good 59-57, and a 3 by Oguine to cap the 11-3 run for a 67-60 lead with 48 seconds left.
Former Acting Crimes OIC of Mount Lavinia Police remanded By Manushi Silva Former Acting Crimes OIC of Mount Lavinia Police arrested over Lasantha Wickramatunga’s murder was remanded till 16 February by Mount Lavinia Chief Magistrate.
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"We started to hear about the opioid crisis. There were a lot of students who lost a parent, partly because of opioid use, partly due to suicide."
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Harry Potter fans are getting a slew of new games on console and mobile starting this year, since Warner Bros. and its subsidiary, PortKey Games, makes a push with Harry Potter content. The game I'm personally most excited for is Harry Potter: Wizards Unite, here's everything you need to know right now!
What is Harry Potter: Wizards Unite
Harry Potter: Wizards Unite is an upcoming mobile game created by Niantic Labs — Pokémon GO fame — in conjunction with Warner Bros. It will be an augmented reality (AR) game that will take place in the Harry Potter universe.
How to play
There aren't too many details about what gameplay will actually entail; all we know right now is it will be an AR game that's similar to Niantic Labs other hit mobile game, Pokémon GO. The company had this to say in its press release:
The driver of a vehicle that overturned Tuesday morning was airlifted by Suffolk County police helicopter to an area hospital, Southampton Town police said.
The one-vehicle accident occurred at 8:53 a.m. on County Road 51, about a mile west of Speonk Riverhead Road, police said.
The crash near the border of Eastport and Northampton was being investigated, with the vehicle impounded for a safety check, police said.
MONROE, La. — Frank Bartley IV had 22 points to lead Louisiana to its 20th win of the season, beating Louisiana-Monroe 80-59 on Saturday to remain undefeated in Sun Belt Conference play.
This was the earliest date in school history for the Ragin' Cajuns to reach the 20-win mark. Louisiana (20-3, 10-0) has won 20 games for the fourth time in the past five years. The win also gives Louisiana 16 straight Sun Belt wins over two seasons.
The Ragin' Cajuns will face Georgia State, the second-place team, on Thursday.
Malik Marquetti had 17 points, JaKeenan Gant added 14 with six blocks and Johnathan Stove and Bryce Washington chipped in 12 apiece for the Ragin' Cajuns.
University of Toledo students in need of a smooch on Valentine's Day were able to pucker up with an adorable pet Tuesday. The social media team in the Office of Marketing and Communications hosted a "Dog Kissing Booth" at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the Thompson Student Union Lounge.
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Church holds first service of new year encouraging “no excuses”
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KENTON, Tenn.– A west Tennessee church holds the first Sunday service of 2017 with the theme, “no excuses.”
Church members at First Baptist in Kenton say they wanted to start the year off by celebrating with worship.
Special guests included Evangelist David Ring and music artist Clay Crosse who lead the morning service.
Organizers said they are thankful to bring in the new year with the entire church family.
The Nationals’ season is 12 games old, and the team begins a difficult three-city, 10-game road trip on Tuesday. This seems like a good time to answer a few of the biggest questions on the minds of Nationals fans, many of whom are worried about the bullpen.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) – Some Republican lawmakers say they won’t back an Illinois budget if it supports abortion funding.
A group of close to 10 Republican House members made the announcement Tuesday at a press conference. They say a separate floor vote needs to happen on abortion issues when compared to budget talks.
Most of them said they can’t sign up for a total state budget plan if it backs abortion funding. Gov. Bruce Rauner signed a bill last year that grew state health insurance and Medicaid coverage for abortions.
Rep. Peter Breen (R) of Lombard says Republicans should not have to back something that “violates their deepest moral convictions”. He says he opposes a pro-abortion budget.
The Illinois General Assembly is expected to dismiss on Thursday.
The deadly shooting occurred on February 14, when one of the journalists was broadcasting a news program via Facebook Live. Gunshots and screams can be heard at the end of the video.
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According to the Peru 21 newspaper, an unknown man entered the radio studio and opened fire without saying a word. Two journalists were shot dead: presenter Luis Manuel Medina and producer Leo Martinez. The radio station's secretary Dayaba Garcia was also injured and has undergone emergency surgery, according to local authorities.
Police have already arrested three people suspected of involvement in the shooting.
In August 2015, reporter Alison Parker and cameraman Adam Ward were killed during a live TV report in Virginia, US.
Indian shares edge lower on profit-taking; lenders fall
June 15 Indian shares traded marginally lower on Thursday as investors booked profits in recent outperformers, while soft U.S. economic data, a relatively hawkish Federal Reserve and worries of political turmoil in the world's largest economy hurt sentiment.
At least six Pakistani security service forces have been wounded by an explosion in the southwestern city of Quetta.
A group of Frontier Corps security forces were patrolling the Western Bypass area of Quetta on January 2 when their vehicle drove over a roadside bomb, said a spokesman for the security force.
The injured were taken to local hospitals. One person is reportedly in critical condition.
No group has thus far claimed responsibility for the attack.
Officials have begun an investigation.
Quetta is the capital of the resource-rich Balochistan Province, which has been plagued by sectarian violence and a separatist insurgency that has led to thousands of casualties since 2004.
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Whenever Clearwater police Officer Rich Edmonds has to respond to a call reporting a missing child, his heart stops for a second. He can't help but think of his own children - daughter Taylor, 3, and son Tressel, 6 - and whether they would know what to do if they ever wandered off.
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Jennifer Khal, co-owner of The Secret Garden, talks with Gary about the upcoming Spring Garden Faire. It's the perfect time of year to get those new plants for your home. Learn more about the best plants for you and enjoy a great sale at The Secret Garden's Spring Garden Faire.
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Nottinghamshire Police said it discovered a large quantity of drugs at an industrial estate near Bilsthorpe, Nottinghamshire.
They were found yesterday (August 14).
DCI Lee Young said: “We are still in the early stages of the investigation but we’re pleased to have discovered these drugs before they had chance to reach our communities.”
NEW DELHI — India's main opposition Congress party on Monday named Rahul Gandhi, the scion of the country's Nehru-Gandhi political dynasty, as party president.
Gandhi was elected to the post unopposed and succeeds his mother, Sonia Gandhi, for the top job in the party.
The party had governed India for decades before the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata party swept to power in 2014. Gandhi faces the difficult task of resurrecting a crumbling Congress party, a task made harder by a series of crushing defeats in state elections over the last year.
Gandhi, 47, entered politics in 2004 and is a member of India's Parliament. He was appointed party vice-president in 2013.
Sonia Gandhi has led the party for 19 years. She has had health problems over the last few years, but the family and party have released little information about them.
MOSCOW (AP) — The Russian military has hosted a delegation of United Nations officials at its main anti-mine facility.
The United Nations' delegation was led by Jean-Pierre Lacroix, a French diplomat who serves as the U.N. Under-Secretary-General for peacekeeping operations.
The Russian Defense Ministry said they discussed prospects for cooperation and joint action with the U.N. during Monday's visit.
Lacroix hailed the Russian expertise in mine clearing operations. He noted that the U.N. expects to develop cooperation with Russia in the area of peacekeeping.
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Col. Igor Mikhailik, the head of the anti-mine center outside Moscow, briefed the U.N. delegation on the Russian field engineers in Syria, where they cleared over 6,500 hectares (more than 16,000 acres) of land and more than 17,000 buildings from mines.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Governors say the debate over gun control has changed after the Florida school shooting — a shift helped driven by public outrage and student activists.
Republican Gov. Bill Haslam of Tennessee puts it this way: “There’s no question we’re in a different environment.”
But governors are skeptical that Congress can seize the moment, overcome its partisan divide and enact new gun restrictions. So governors are preparing to take the lead and have states push ahead.
The recent shooting in Parkland, Florida, is drawing much of the attention at the National Governors Association meeting in Washington. And school safety and gun violence are expected to dominate the governors’ discussions Monday with President Donald Trump at the White House.
But while Hannah’s father Oscar (played by Anthony Head) make have shocked her with his surprise appearance, those tuning into the BBC series were sent into a frenzy when an EastEnders star made a cameo.
Tanya Franks starred as Rainie Cross in the BBC soap and made an unexpected return tonight as it was revealed that she had married Max Branning (Jake Wood).
Fans of EastEnders were left baffled by their marriage but viewers were even more shocked when they saw the actress filing for a divorce in the new drama.
Tanya’s character Sarah Pope is trying to negotiate a divorce from her husband and stand-up comedian Rex Pope (Mathew Baynton).
And many of those watching The Split couldn’t help but joke about her marital status on both shows.
May 30 (Reuters) - Former England captain John Terry has left Aston Villa after the club failed to gain promotion to the Premier League.
Villa lost the Championship playoff final 1-0 to Fulham at Wembley on Sunday.
The 37-year-old Terry joined Villa from Chelsea in July 2017 on a one-year deal. He made 36 appearances for Villa in all competitions last season, scoring one goal.
"We would like to place on record our most sincere thanks for the effort and professionalism he showed with us last season," Villa said in a statement on their website https://www.avfc.co.uk/News/2018/05/30/club-statement-john-terry-leaves-aston-villa.
"John is a true leader and was everything and more that we hoped. Hugely popular and influential in the dressing room, he played a real captain's role in creating the incredible bond the players shared with our supporters, and vice-versa." (Reporting by Simon Jennings in Bengaluru Editing by David Holmes)
It takes more than love to keep a relationship hot—and these couples are proof of that. In this episode of Black love, our couples detail everything they do to keep their relationship sexy. After being together for years, Nica & Okai, Jen & Gary and Ben & Melinda, explain the ins and outs of their love and how their passion stays alive.
The group is totally candid about the hottest places they’ve had sex and the one thing their partner does to turn them all the way on.
You may pick up a few tips for your own relationship along the way.
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In this May 18, 2017 photograph, Felix Gines, a Democrat and the only African-American member of the City Council in Biloxi, Miss., says he supports a decision by Republican Mayor Andrew "FoFo" Gilich to remove the Mississippi flag from display at city buildings because it contains the Confederate battle emblem.
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Superpowers beware. More intense heatwaves are in store this century as a result of greenhouse gas emissions.
The grim news comes from two studies that model how climate change will affect heatwaves in the US and Russia.
Russia already has a heatwave problem. Its worst for 40 years struck in summer 2010. Temperatures passed 40°C, compared with a seasonal average of 23°C, and the heatwave lasted all of July and into mid-August. It resulted in the deaths of …
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Fortnite season 5 is coming soon with Battle Royale players going to be able to jump in and play the big Battle Pass update next week.
The only thing Battle Royale fans know for certain about Fortnite season 5 is that it has a release date and start time next Thursday.
However, everything else about Fortnite season 5 is shrouded in mystery.
At the moment it’s unclear what the theme of the new Battle Pass will be, but it’s rumoured that Fortnite season 5 will see players travel back in time.
These rumours were sparked after the Fortnite rocket launch over the weekend saw a crack appear in the sky.
It has led to Fortnite fans thinking that the rocket caused a tear in time and space in Battle Royale.
And with these cracks getting bigger by the day, it’s led to fans thinking the Fortnite map could get swallowed up at the start of Fortnite season 5.
As rumours continue to swirl about Fortnite season 5, one YouTuber has posted footage claiming to show the brand new map.
A 21-year-old Saskatchewan woman is dead after the large lawn mower she was working on fell on her in the Town of Dewberry maintenance yard on Tuesday.
A man who was walking by saw the woman trapped beneath the large tractor mower around 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday and ran across the street to the fire station to get help, said Sgt. Juan Huss, speaking on behalf of the Kitscoty RCMP on Wednesday.
“She was doing some maintenance work on that and it was jacked up and unfortunately she was underneath and it fell and pinned her under the tractor,” Huss said.
Fire crews did CPR until emergency medical services personnel showed up. Paramedics took over, but she was pronounced dead shortly after.
“Her family has been advised,” he said, adding the woman’s name will not be released.
The death is not considered suspicious.
Huss said Occupational Health and Safety is investigating because her death is a workplace fatality.
Dewberry is approximately 200 km east of Edmonton.
Argentina legend Diego Maradona is reportedly visited by the police after being alerted to a disturbance at a Madrid hotel.
Police were reportedly called to a Madrid hotel following an alleged argument between football legend Diego Maradona and his girlfriend Rocio Oliva on Wednesday.
The 56-year-old Argetine is believed to be in the Spanish capital to attend the Champions League last-16 first leg between Real Madrid and Napoli at the Bernabeu this evening.
According to Goal.com, at around 8.30am local time, a police car and ambulance arrived at the hotel after being alerted to an alleged "strong discussion" between the couple.
It is believed that there were no signs of injury on either Maradona or Oliva and the authorities left the scene with no charges being pressed.
The former Barcelona and Napoli star has been engaged to his 26-year-old partner for three years.
Black Country Communion, featuring vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple, Trapeze), drummer Jason Bonham (Led Zeppelin, Foreigner), Derek Sherinian (Dream Theater, Alice Cooper, Billy Idol) and blues-rock guitarist/vocalist Joe Bonamassa, have released a music video for their song “Love Remains”, featured on their chart-topping BCCIV album. Watch below:
Black Country Communion performed at the Eventim Apollo in London’s Hammersmith on January 4th. Watch the band deliver a high-voltage and charismatic performance of their hard rocking hit "Sway", also featured on BCCIV.
New Delhi: Union Minister Uma Bharti has been admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) due to problems of hypertension, reports said on Saturday.
The saint-politician was admitted on Friday at the hospital's new private ward.
"Uma Bharti ji was admitted yesterday (Friday) for problems of hypertension,'' the hospital authorities said.
''Bharti is stable and is undergoing required medication,'' the doctors at AIIMS said.
Bharti was earlier admitted to AIIMS in 2016 and 2017, due to problems of chest pain and hypertension.
Dec 10 (Reuters) - Elefirst Science & Technology Co Ltd :
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Danny & Sarah are gearing up for the newest installment of the iconic Star Wars brand by practicing their lightsaber and Force power moves!
“The Last Jedi” hits theaters on Friday, December 15th and they want to send you to see it!
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A Chicago-based massage therapist is accusing Stan Lee of sexual assault.
Maria Carballo filed a complaint against the Marvel comics creator and his assistant, Mac Anderson. The complaint contains five counts, including assault, battery, violation of the Illinois Gender Violence Act, emotional distress and civil conspiracy.
Carballo claims that she was hired on April 21-23 to complete two massages on Lee in his room at the Hyatt Regency in Chicago. While she was giving him the massage, she alleges that the 95-year-old began to fondle himself. After he began moaning and rubbing his quadriceps, Carballo left the session early.
The masseuse said he apologized and requested another massage. But according to the lawsuit, within an hour he began his shenanigans again and Carballo reverted to massaging him with her feet due to discomfort. Then he allegedly moved her feet to his genitals and she promptly exited.
The victim issued the following statement:
Assumption Parish deputies arrest a Napoleonville man accused of kidnapping a woman.
Authorities say Derrick Johnson, 36 got into an argument with a woman on June 7th.
The report reveals Johnson allegedly held the victim hostage for five days.
On June 11, the suspect agreed to bring the woman to her job.
Once at work, the woman called police.
Johnson was arrested on false imprisonment, simple kidnapping, and auto theft charges.
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Rauner will get gender pay-equity plan a 2nd time
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois Senate has again approved a prohibition on employers asking applicants their salary history .
The Senate voted Tuesday night 31-16 on Sen. Cristina Castro's legislation.
The Elgin Democrat says the plan would benefit women. Women often have lower salaries over time because they enter and leave the workforce for family and other issues more often than men.
Castro says Illinois women lose $20 billion in wages over their careers because salaries are often based on previous wages.
Republicans say it's a burden to employers and penalties are draconian. The Senate rejected a similar plan that had less-severe penalties for wayward employers.
Gov. Bruce Rauner vetoed a similar bill sent to him last year. His spokeswoman did not immediately respond to a request for comment Tuesday night.
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The bill is HB4163 .
Reusse shares what he believes is the worst Vikings Super Bowl loss; and why the following season opener was viewed as revenge.
Pope Francis expressed how he would like to see the world without nuclear weapons in a sermon he held on St. Peter’s Square in Rome on Sunday.
“In the sermon he emphasized the connection between human rights and nuclear disarmament. Fighting for the weakest in society also involves working to build a world without nuclear weapons,” the pope said.
He also expressed hope of effective measures to combat climate change and poverty.
The ICAN organization, which fights for an effective ban on nuclear weapons, received the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo on Sunday.
In his speech during the prize ceremony, the Nobel Committee leader Berit Reiss-Andersen quoted Pope Francis, who has also previously discussed nuclear disarmament.
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Today's top gainers include the company Marriott International, Inc. which is in the industry Lodging , gaining -0.77% today. In the last week its performance is -1.25%, and 23.28% for the past quarter.
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LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A state agency says a second case of measles has been confirmed in Nebraska.
The state Department of Health and Human Services announced Monday it had received a report of a confirmed measles case in Lincoln County. It follows another confirmed case that occurred in eastern Nebraska in March.
Measles starts with a fever and leads to a full-body rash. It can cause dangerous complications, such as pneumonia and encephalitis.
For decades, measles was extremely rare in Nebraska.
There were no cases in 2016, three in 2015 and one in 2014. Until that time, the last Nebraska case was in the early 1990s.
Health officials say vaccinations are effective in preventing measles.
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Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., joins an women's advocacy group to protest at the U.S. Capitol on May 23 against threats by President Donald Trump against Central American asylum-seekers to separate children from their parents along the southwest border to deter migrants from crossing into the United States. J. Scott Applewhite AP
EURUSD, “Euro vs US Dollar”
Super Trends formed “bearish cross”, which means that the pair may continue falling. The closest target is at the 5/8 level. If later the price breaks this level, the market may continue moving downwards to reach the 4/8 one.
At the H1 chart, the 0/8 level provided support. Possibly, on Monday the pair may test Super Trends and the 1/8 level. If the price rebounds from them, the market may start another decline.
USDCHF, “US Dollar vs Swiss Franc”
The USD/CHF pair managed to fix above the 4/8 level and Super Trends. Taking into account that the price rebounded from the 2/8 level, in the nearest future the market may continue growing towards the 6/8 one.
As we can see at the H1 chart, the pair is moving inside the “overbought zone”. On Monday, the price may test the 8/8 level. If the price rebounds from it, the market may resume moving upwards. If later the pair breaks the +2/8 level, the lines at the chart will be redrawn.
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) - The New Hampshire Lottery says it won't appeal a judge's ruling that allows a woman who won a Powerball jackpot worth nearly $560 million to keep her identity private.
The lottery said in a statement Monday that rather than appeal it believes the state Legislature should take up any possible changes in laws affecting the lottery.
The woman signed her ticket after the Jan. 6 drawing. She then learned that she could have shielded her identity by writing the name of a trust. Lawyers said she was upset after learning she was giving up her anonymity by signing the ticket, which the lottery commission acknowledged isn't spelled out on the ticket, but is detailed on its website.
She sued the state lottery commission to stay anonymous.
"We're running technology today in multiple locations, there's no scale, the efficiency is minimal, we're 20 years behind the portals ... and yet there's still a debate," says C.A.R. CEO Joel Singer, arguing for a national MLS database (not one MLS). Watch more sessions from ICNY 18 here. Email Inman Save My Seat for ICSF Now...
Following a deadly 24 hours, the Baltimore Police Department is enacting 12-hour shifts, increasing its presence to respond to what the commissioner called an unconscionable level of violence. "I expect people to be upset.
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Here is a quick look at the people who want to be mayor of Rochester. Brian Sharp, Carlos Ortiz
General Electric (GE +0.7% ) Chairman Jeffrey Immelt says he will remain on Pres. Trump's American Manufacturing Council.
Merck CEO Ken Frazier quit the group this morning after saying Trump failed to condemn strongly enough the white nationalist rallies in Charlottesville, Va., that led to the death of an anti-racism protester.
GE says in a statement that it “has no tolerance for hate, bigotry or racism, and we strongly condemn the violent extremism in Charlottesville over the weekend” but adds that “it is important for GE to participate in the discussion on how to drive growth and productivity in the U.S.”
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The lawmaker representing Obudu Constituency in the Cross River State House of Assembly, Hon. Steven Ukpukpen, on Wednesday morning slumped and died during a workout. The incident happened at 7am along Moore Road in Calabar.
Ukpukpen was said to have been rushed to a nearby Navy Clinic, but medical officials on duty said he was in a critical condition and therefore directed that he should be transferred to another hospital.
He was confirmed dead by medical officials in a private hospital where he was later taken to. The Anatomy Unit of the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, where he was thereafter taken also certified him dead.
Reacting to the development, Speaker of the CRHA, Mr. John Gaul-Lebo, said he was in shock over the development. Gaul-Lebo, who was in a meeting with the family of the deceased as of 11.51am, said the House would later issue a statement over the death of the lawmaker.
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Trump says he wishes he’d picked a different AG
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump, still nursing resentment against Attorney General Jeff Sessions for recusing himself from the Russia investigation, says he wishes he’d picked a different leader of the Justice Department.
Trump on Wednesday tweeted a quote from Republican congressman Trey Gowdy, who said Sessions should have told Trump before accepting the job that he planned to recuse himself from the investigation. It comes amid fresh news reports that Trump had asked Sessions to rescind his recusal.
Sessions recused himself for possible conflict of interest, leading to the appointment of special counsel Robert Mueller.
Gowdy told “CBS This Morning” on Wednesday that “there are lots of really good lawyers in the country. He could have picked somebody else.”
Trump added at the end of his tweet: “And I wish I did!”
ANDREW MCCARTHY: Forget Collusion. Can Mueller Even Prove Russia Committed Cyberespionage?. “We have paid too much attention to the so-called collusion component of the probe — speculation about Trump-campaign coordination in Russia’s perfidy. There appears to be no proof of that sort of collusion. Because it has been our focus, though, Mueller has gotten a free pass on a defect that would be fatal to any related prosecution theory: He cannot prove beyond a reasonable doubt that Russia is guilty of hacking the Democratic National Committee and prominent Democrats.”
JACKSON, Wyo. (AP) — Remnants of a potato truck that crashed on Teton Pass are likely to remain in a gulch until spring.
Crews have dug out some of the truck and load of potatoes that lost control on the icy road and went over the side on Dec. 22. The rest of the wreck will remain in place for now.
Teton Pass has a 60,000-pound weight limit and trailers are prohibited on the pass between Nov. 15 and April 1. The truck was 18,000 pounds over the weight limit.
Authorities issued the driver three citations totaling over $1,000 in fines.
Wyoming Highway Patrol Lt. Matt Brackin says officers hear about an overweight truck heading toward Wyoming at least once a day.
British books, newspaper and stationery retailer WH Smith Plc (SMWH.L) posted a 3.75 percent rise in first-half pretax profit as its travel business continued to outshine lagging high street or town centre retail operations.
WH Smith, which has more than 1,300 stores mostly in the UK, said profit before tax for the six months to Feb. 28 rose to 83 million pounds from 80 million last year.
Trading profit at its travel business, made up of outlets at airports, railway stations, motorway services, hospitals and workplaces, rose 11 percent to 39 million pounds, helped by an improvement in passenger numbers.
The group, which will celebrate its 225th anniversary this year, said sales fell 4 percent at its high street business, citing tough comparatives from last year, when sales were boosted by the "colour therapy" trend for adult colouring-in books.
Trading profit at its high street business remained flat at 53 million pounds.
(Reporting by Rahul B in Bengaluru; Editing by David Holmes)
April 6 Raging River Exploration Inc:
* Raging River Exploration Inc. responds to market speculation
* Raging River Exploration Inc- will continue to engage financial advisors to assist in execution of its long term business plan
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FREE showing of Jumanji
There will be a free showing of the 2017 movie Jumanji, starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, as part of the Movie Nights on the Green series this summer. There will be inflatables for the kids to play on before the movie begins and free snacks during the movie. Just bring a chair or blankets and enjoy a free night out!
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CLEVELAND (AP) — A federal judge in Ohio is ready to start talks on a possible settlement of hundreds of lawsuits brought against drugmakers and drug distributors over the nation's opioid epidemic.
More than 250 lawsuits filed by communities across the country have been consolidated in the Cleveland courtroom of U.S. District Court Judge Dan Polster.
Polster planned Wednesday to bring together lawyers for municipal and state governments, drugmakers, drug distributors and others to start the conversation.
The judge has closed the discussions to the public and media since the aim is to broker a settlement.
The settlement talks come in the midst of the most widespread and deadly drug crisis in the nation's history.
The government tallied 63,600 overdose drug deaths in 2016, another record.
Park goers in Nevada made a strange find in a pond.
While walking near a duck pond a man stumbled upon a skeleton of a piranha.
The unusual find raised some concerns even though experts say the fish are not as dangerous as people believe.
Officials say the fish may have come from someone’s fish tank.
Piranhas are illegal because they can hurt native species if they get into the water supply.
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Shortstop Carlos Correa will not be in the Houston Astros' lineup Monday night against the Los Angeles Angels because of a bruised right hand.
Correa was hit by a pitch during the ninth inning Saturday night in Oakland and would not have played Sunday had that day's game not been rained out.
Carlos Correa is batting .234 in 47 at-bats for the Astros this season. He is not in the lineup versus the Angels on Monday because of a bruised right hand. Bob Levey/Getty Images
He had been expected to play Monday, but after taking pregame swings it was determined Correa was not ready to go.
Third baseman Alex Bregman will start at shortstop and Marwin Gonzalez will be at third.
FORT COLLINS, Colo. — Firefighters with the Poudre Fire Authority rescued a young deer Wednesday morning.
The deer got stuck between a wall and fence near the Linden Street Substation.
Firefighters found the deer trapped and afraid, but was able to lift it to freedom using one-inch webbing.
The rescue did not damage the fence or building.
The little one was sure relieved to be out of that tight space!
“Love a happy animal ending, even if it’s a little smelly,” Poude Fire Authority tweeted.
They later added a statement to their Facebook page, saying “If you see our deer friend out and about, we ask that you be sensitive to their recent experience. Please don’t mention his/her … gas release. #naturehappens.”
#PFA Engine 1 rescued a stuck 🦌 today. As 1 person said: '❤️a happy animal ending, even if it's a little smelly.' https://t.co/Xm0U5BwxTV pic.twitter.com/yUjOy3ENSp — Poudre Fire (@poudrefire) June 14, 2017
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GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (AP) - The Salvation Army says it wants to raise $250,000 to keep its men's shelter open in Grand Island.
The shelter regularly helps several hundred men each year by offering 24 beds and an assortment of programs.
Maj. Chuck Yockey says the program needs a significant long-term investment to continue.
Shelter Director Deny Cacy says the facility works with the men staying there to help them get any identification they might need to get re-established.
The organization also helps men find work and get clothing they might need for job interviews and daily life.
Information from: The Grand Island Independent
Republican congresswoman from Tennessee comments on immigration reform negotiations, steps to combat the opioid crisis and looming government shutdown.
The Huntsville International Airport is teaming with Parkway Place Mall to make sure you can safely view the Aug. 21 total solar eclipse.
Free solar eclipse glasses will be available at the mall tomorrow (Aug. 15). The glasses will be available at the Parkway Place Customer Service Desk on the lower level by the food court. Limited to one pair of glasses per person; quantities are limited.
The solar viewing glasses are needed to make sure your eyes are protected during the Aug. 21 event. The moon will cover the sun up to about 97 percent during the event and glasses are needed to protect your eyes.
Viewing tips:
Here are some safe viewing tips from the American Optometric Association:
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3/4 cup GOYA Dulce de Leche1/2 cup GOYA coconut milk1 box frozen GOYA plantains, thawedGround cinnamonVanilla ice creamChopped walnuts- To small saucepot over medium-high heat, add dulce de leche and coconut milk. Bring mixture to boil, stirring to incorporate coconut milk; keep warm.- Heat greased grill, grill pan or medium skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle plantains with cinnamon. Cook, flipping once, until golden brown and heated through, 3-5 minutes. Slice plantains into "- thick rounds.- Mix plantains into dulce de leche mixture until coated in sauce. Serve over ice cream. Sprinkle with walnuts, if desired.
With another preseason game in the books for the Arizona Cardinals, it is time to take another shot at predicting the way the 53-man roster could look at the end of the month.
Based on game play and how the depth chart is shaping up, this new prediction has three draft picks not making the roster.
Quarterback
Carson Palmer, Drew Stanton, Blaine Gabbert
Nothing new or surprising here. These have been and will continue to be the quarterback room once the season begins.
Running Back
David Johnson, Chris Johnson, Kerwynn Williams, Andre Ellington
Elijhaa Penny almost sneaks onto the roster as a fifth back, but the roster spots are needed elsewhere. Kerwynn Williams’ ability to man the return game means only four backs are needed and the return of Ellington’s explosiveness makes him useful on the roster once more.
Billy Rodgers passed away Aug. 13, 2017.
Billy was born and raised in Lebanon where he has lived his whole life and was a member of the Church of God. He was called home Sunday at the age of 62. Billy worked and retired from the city of Lebanon in the street and engineering departments.
He is preceded in death by his father, Otis Rodgers, of Lebanon; mother, Donna Oliver McPeak, also of Lebanon.
He is survived by his four children, Rachel Rodgers, Tiffany Rodgers, Jason Rodgers and family, all of Lebanon, and Justin Lea and family, of Watertown; brothers, Joe (Anita) Hodges, Robert Rodgers, of Lebanon; sister, Janet Hodges, of California, 11 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
He was a great father and grandfather to all and was a great friend to all who knew him.
In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for memorial donations to be made toward his funeral expenses.
Sellars Funeral Home in Lebanon is in charge of arrangements, 615-444-9393.
Proceeds from Oct. 24 Show Support Nonprofit Women Rock for the Cure
Kelsea Ballerini, Cody Alan and More Set for Opry Goes Pink Benefit
Kelsea Ballerini will flip the switch to turn the Grand Ole Opry’s signature barn backdrop pink on Oct. 24 during the show’s annual Opry Goes Pink benefit.
For every ticket sold for the concert, the Opry will donate $5 to the Nashville nonprofit Women Rock for the Cure, a charity organization dedicated to supporting young women with breast cancer.
Trisha Yearwood will also perform and introduce this year’s Women Rock for the Cure honorary survivor. The night will feature additional performances by LANCO in their Opry debut, Easton Corbin, Runaway June and others.
CMT’s Cody Alan will serve as the night’s guest announcer following previous guest emcees Garrison Keillor, Dan Rather and Robin Roberts.
Ballerini’s sophomore album Unapologetically will be released on Nov. 3.
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United Texas Credit Union has converted from a federal charter to a state charter, swapping out federal deposit insurance for private insurance coverage along the way, according to the CU's new insurance provider, American Share Insurance.
According to ASI, United Texas CU President and CEO Kyle Ashley felt ASI’s “broader coverage and business-partner philosophy would complement the credit union’s strategic initiatives.”
Carmichael, Harvey Lowell, 35, of North High Street in Martinsburg, was arraigned Tuesday in Berkeley County Magistrate Court for a misdemeanor charge of violating a protective order. Johnson, Carolyn Elizabeth, 55, of Fritts Drive in Martinsburg, was arraigned Tuesday in Berkeley County Magistrate Court for a misdemeanor charge of DUI, first offense.
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Thousands of people took to the streets around Poland on July 3 to demonstrate against a controversial new law that lowers the retirement age of Supreme Court judges from 70 to 65, forcing out 40 percent of sitting judges. Chief Justice Małgorzata Gersdorf, Poland’s top Supreme Court judge, spoke at a demonstration in Warsaw saying: “It is a sad day. It ends an epoch of the judiciary and the Supreme Court and their organisational independence and competence.” Gersdorf, along with her colleagues on the court, stated that they would all reject the new measure and would return to work on July 4, despite the new law coming into effect. The new law also envisaged an increase in the number of judges from 74 to 120, giving the government, and the ruling Law and Justice party (PiS), the power to appoint over two-thirds of Supreme Court judges. On July 2, the European Commission formally launched proceedings against Poland’s planned legislative changes. Credit: Anita Fogler via Storyful
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - Vmware Inc:
* DELL TECHNOLOGIES - IS EVALUATING POTENTIAL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES, INCLUDING A POTENTIAL BUSINESS COMBINATION OF DELL TECHNOLOGIES, VMWARE
* DELL TECHNOLOGIES SAYS POTENTIAL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES CURRENTLY BEING EVALUATED DO NOT INCLUDE SALE TO A THIRD PARTY OF CO OR THE ISSUER
* DELL TECHNOLOGIES INC SAYS DELL TECHNOLOGIES IS ALSO CONSIDERING MAINTAINING “THE STATUS QUO” - SEC FILING
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Apple is rolling out the third macOS 10.12.5 developer beta through the Mac App Store.
macOS Sierra 10.12.5 beta is currently only available to developers. Public beta versions usually come a few days after developer versions if not the same day.
The upcoming update follows macOS 10.12.4 which brought Apple’s color shifting Night Shift feature to the Mac for the first time. Apple is also running developer betas for iOS 10.3.2, watchOS 3.2.2, and tvOS 10.2.1.
The version number and lack of release notes so far suggests this will be a minor update focused on bug fixes and security improvements ahead of macOS 10.13 later this year. We’ll update with any new features found in macOS 10.12.5.
Apple will likely unveil the next major update, macOS 10.13, at WWDC 2017 on June 5th.
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The Dementia Cafe provides information about living with dementia and other services available locally in an informal and comfortable environment. A Dementia Cafe is also a place to relax, socialise and meet other people with dementia and their carers.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Aegis Logistics Ltd:
* DEC QUARTER PROFIT 535.4 MILLION RUPEES VERSUS PROFIT 368.6 MILLION RUPEES YEAR AGO
* DEC QUARTER REVENUE FROM OPERATIONS 14.42 BILLION RUPEES VERSUS 12.48 BILLION RUPEES YEAR AGO
* DECLARED DIVIDEND OF 0.5 RUPEES PER SHARE
* SAYS APPROVED REAPPOINTMENT OF RAJ CHANDARIA AS MD‍​
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The Prado Dam, as seen Monday February 13, 2017, was constructed in the late 1930's into the 40's and sits just northeast of the intersection of the 71 and 91 freeways in Riverside County. While massive, damaged Oroville Dam threatens to disgorge floodwaters, you've got to ask yourself: Do Southern California dams pose a significant threat to people living below them? You can exhale now, the region's water operators said Monday.
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Death closes USC classroom building
The University of South Carolina has closed a classroom building and the State Law Enforcement Division and the Richland County coroner are investigating.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP/WOLO) – The University of South Carolina has closed a classroom building and the State Law Enforcement Division and the Richland County coroner are investigating.
The school said on its Twitter account Friday morning that Gambrell Hall is closed for the day and classes are canceled in that building only. The message says faculty and staff should work from home.
USC police referred questions to a school spokesman, who said he could not provide details but said SLED is leading the investigation. Spokesman Jeff Stensland said there is no danger to students.
SLED spokeswoman Kathryn Richardson said agents and crime scene investigators are at the building.
Coroner Gary Watts said he did not have details but expected to have more information later Friday.
Gambrell Hall houses USC’s history department.
Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Shirley Abrahamson will not seek re-election next year.
The 84-year-old Abrahamson issued a statement saying "For a variety of reasons, I have decided not to seek re-election." She calls it the right decision for her and the state.
Abrahamson is the former long-time chief justice and the first woman on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, joining in 1976. She has been sick in recent months and participating on cases by telephone only.
Abrahamson says she intends to serve on the court through July 31, 2019.
Abrahamson has been part of a two-justice liberal minority that will grow to three in August when Rebecca Dallet joins the court.
The election to replace Abrahamson will be in April. Abrahamson says she will encourage qualified candidates to run.
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Hyderabad: At least 10 people were killed on Wednesday when a fire broke out in a firecracker godown in Telangana’s Warangal Rural district, police said. Fire fighting personnel were at 1.30 p.m. still trying to douse the blaze in the godown near Kotalingala village, about 135 km from Warangal town.
About 15 people were reported to be inside when the fire broke out, the police said. Witnesses said they heard huge blasts prior to the fire. Five injured people were shifted to the MGM Hospital in Warangal town. The cause of the fire was being ascertained.
[India] May 31(ANI): The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday issued a warning of a thunderstorm with strong winds and rain in various parts of Uttar Pradesh.
As per the weather department, the change in climate will be witnessed in many districts over the next three hours.
A thunderstorm accompanied with rain is very likely to occur over some areas in Gorakhpur, Santkabir Nagar, Ballia, Deoria, Kushinagar, Mahrajganj districts and adjoining areas.
Wind speed as high as 60 Km/h gusting over 80 Km/h is likely to reach during Squall.
Squall is very likely to occur over some areas in Azamgarh, Mau, Ghazipur districts and adjoining areas. Wind speed as high as 60 Km/h gusting over 80 Km/h is likely to reach during Squall. The warning comes two days after a deadly storm claimed over 30 lives in various states across the country including Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Jharkhand. On May 2, at least 100 people died in north India and some other states, owing to thunderstorms. (ANI)
HERSHEY
Available at: Kitsap Humane Society, Washington
Hershey is a gorgeous mystery mutt with a Boxer nose and cattle dog freckles and the happiest smile! Hershey is a sweet girl who is approximately 9 or 10 years old, but in great shape with many years of love left to give. Hershey enjoys peaceful walks and lounging in the yard by your side. Even though she's a little older, she is still very playful and has plenty of pep in her step. Her previous home reports she is housetrained and crate trained, though it may take her some time to get back into a routine in her new home. Hershey isn't a big fan of other pets, so is looking for a home where she can be the only pet and get all your love and attention. Hershey can be a little nervous at first with new people and in new situations, but with patience and TLC she blossoms into a happy, loving companion. She would do best in a home without young kids.
A decades old game is seeing a major revival. "You can play, jump and roll and try to dodge the ball," said nine year old Landon Stull of West Des Moines.
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JOHANNESBURG, April 2 South Africa's Competition Commission said on Sunday that it had asked the Competition Tribunal to fine construction materials group Afrimat for allegedly "abusing its dominance by charging excessive prices."
"The Commission is seeking an order from the Tribunal declaring that Afrimat ... must pay the maximum fine allowable by law which amounts to 10 percent of its annual turnover in South Africa as well as its exports from the country," the Commission said in a statement.
A unit of Afrimat supplies the main ingredient in clinker bricks, which are mostly used in the construction of low-cost housing units, known as RDP houses in South Africa.
"The Commission has found that Afrimat abused its dominant position from 2012 until at least 2016 (the conduct may be ongoing) by charging clinker bricks' manufacturers excessive prices to the detriment of consumers," the Commission said.
Afrimat could not immediately be reached for comment. (Reporting by Ed Stoddard; Editing by Susan Fenton)
Ed Galligan's tenure as the Port of Olympia executive director appears set to end Thursday, according to the agenda for a special commission meeting.
Cub Swanson takes on Artem Lobov this weekend in search of his fourth consecutive win.
Swanson (24-7 MMA, 9-3 UFC) and Lobov (13-12-1 MMA, 2-2 UFC) meet in the main event of UFC Fight Night 108, which takes place Saturday at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn, and airs on FS1 following prelims on FS2 and UFC Fight Pass.
Swanson enters with something to prove, a situation he’s been in before. In July 2013, Swanson was on a four-fight winning streak when took on Dennis Siver at UFC 162. In what was an entertaining fight, Swanson simply took over in the third round, which led to a TKO victory at the 2:24 mark.
The win marked Swanson’s third TKO finish in five fights and remains the last time he won by TKO.
Check out the full fight in the above video.
And for more on UFC Fight Night 108, check out the UFC Rumors section of the site.
1:32 Press Secretary says press should focus more on leaks than Flynn's resignation Pause
1:06 Obama, Castro attend historic baseball game together in Havana
3:23 Frequent-Flyer-in-Chief: President Obama's most historic foreign trips
2:20 Japan's prime minister visits Pearl Harbor with President Obama
2:27 Obama's visit to Hiroshima, contextualized via the Truman Library
1:44 Trump administration putting 'Iran on notice'
2:01 Trump: U.S. and Canada share same values, love of freedom
2:52 What you need to know about the massive Oroville dam emergency in California
1:09 Dallas to Houston in 90 minutes? Texas bullet train makes that a reality
A 19-year-old from Alabama was arrested and charged with second-degree assault for bashing his twin brother’s head with an aluminum bat over a botched Taco Bell order.
READ: You’re Drinking S**t If You’re Ordering From These Fast Food Restaurants
According to the New York Daily News, Tyler Tarell Dukes became “irate” after his twin brother didn’t get him a soft drink from the fast food chain, as well as having to share his tacos with his sibling.
CREDIT: Limestone County Sheriff's Office
“Tyler produced a baseball bat and stuck his brother in the back and across the head, causing a deep cut,” according to a report filed by Limestone County Sheriff’s Lt. Rhett McNatt.
READ: A McDonald’s Employee Was Fired For Exposing Moldy Ice Cream Trays On Twitter
“When deputies questioned Dukes about what started the fight, he said of his brother, ‘He is always disrespecting me,'” wrote the Daily News.
Although The Kitten Covers — a Tumblr featuring classic records with tiny felines as the main attraction — is now defunct, we'll always have the meow-mories...
I don’t think any of us realized just how amazing the intersection of Kendrick Lamar’s album DAMN with the mega festival Coachella was going to be.
The album drop meant Kendrick Lamar rode the Coachella wave HARD, bringing his new songs to life with video montages and other theatrics. Kendrick did everything from levitating on stage to bringing out guest performers like Future to perform “Mask Off.” (Why not, they’re in the same place, right?)
Along with the performances came a new internet theory – That the rumored DAMN sequel will drop this Friday to co-exist with the second weekend of Coachella.
Please, please let this rumor be true.
Just several days ago, the seemingly defunct Swedish duo known as The Knife rekindled their internet accounts, after about three years of resting dormant. We already got a glimpse at a now-recurring character, the Mother of Knives. In the last clip, the masked figure was offering a macabre cooking class. In the new clip, shared via the group’s Facebook page today and titled “Mother of Knives Skill,” reversed voices and languid string sections score a classic knife-throwing routine. But, as is the fashion with the outré Scandinavian brother-sister pair, there’s something extremely discomfiting about the funhouse atmosphere. Watch it below.
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A car was intentionally rammed into a pizzeria east of Paris Monday night, leaving one person dead and seven injured, according to the French Interior Ministry.
The incident took place in Sept-Sorts, 55 kilometers (34 miles) east of Paris, a ministry spokesperson told CNN.
The Associated Press identified the slain victim as a 13-year-old girl.
The driver of the car has been arrested but his motivations are still unknown the spokesperson said.
The French National police tweeted that an operation was ongoing and asked people to respect the security perimeter, in order not to affect the rescue operations.
Check back for updates on this developing story.
Police say 13-year-old girl (earlier described as 8-year-old) killed in pizzeria crash, her brother among injured. https://t.co/4Mb6feyo76 — The Associated Press (@AP) August 14, 2017
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Police have confirmed a crash on the M5 this morning involved a single vehicle.
The incident involving a Ford Fiesta on the southbound junction of the M5 between Exeter and Cullompton was reported to police at 7.50am.
Traffic reports confimed the scene had been cleared by 8.15am.
For the latest road updates visit the DevonLive news blog
Teddy tries to Help Bob in the kitchen, but he is no help at all.
"The meeting with Secretary of State Mr Tillerson has been planned and is being prepared" on February 16, when both diplomats will be in Bonn for the G20 ministerial talks, spokeswoman Maria Zakharova was quoted by Russian agencies as saying. . . .
Zakharova said Lavrov will "discuss bilateral relations, which were taken into a dead end by the previous administration".
"The plan is to discuss the main international crises which our countries have cooperated on and must cooperate," she said. "Of course, regional issues will be examined."
The Fountain Police Department is asking for help in locating a missing man with autism.
Police said 27-year-old Jason Pak was last seen Friday near his home in the 7900 block of Bonfire Trail in Fountain. He is described as Asian, five foot ten, weighing 150 pounds with black hair and brown eyes.
He was last seen wearing a yellow jacket with black stripes and a pair of black pants.
Anyone with information regarding the location of Jason is asked to contact the Fountain Police Department at 719-382-8555 or if you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers Tip Line at (719) 634-STOP (7867) or 1-800-222-8477.
RUSSELL COUNTY, Ala. – The Russell County Sheriff’s Office is offering a reward in connection to the capture of a wanted man. Officials say Victor Holmes is currently wanted on two counts of first degree robbery.
Officials warn anyone who may see him that Holmes has a cross tattoo between his eyes. The Russell County Sheriff’s Office will provide a $5,000 reward for information leading to Holmes’ capture.
Anyone who may be able to help in the case should call 334-297-0101.
New Delhi: Senior IAS officer Pradeep Singh Kharola on Monday took charge as the Chairman and Managing Director of Air India. Kharola assumed charge from Rajiv Bansal.
A 1985-batch Karnataka cadre officer, Kharola would be steering the national carrier at a time when the government has started the process for its strategic disinvestment. He was the managing director of Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd since February 2015.
Among others, Kharola has worked in various posts in Karnataka, including as the chairman of Karnataka Urban Infrastructure Development and Finance Corporation Ltd. He has also served as principal secretary to the Karnataka chief minister.
As part of efforts to revive the fortunes of Air India -- which is staying afloat on taxpayers' money -- the government has decided on selling stake in the airline. The carrier, which has a debt burden of more than Rs 50,000 crore, managed to eke out operational profit for the first time in a decade in 2015-16.
ABINGTON, Pa. (AP) — Police have canceled a missing-persons search for a Pennsylvania nurse who was last heard from while driving for ride-sharing service Uber, saying they fear that the woman planned to harm herself.
Police in Montgomery County's Abington Township said Monday that 45-year-old Krysten Laib's car had been located. And investigators said there were strong indications that her disappearance was voluntary and that she intended to harm herself.
Police said Laib was last seen April 11 and had texted her mother that she was driving a passenger to the Philadelphia area. Police said that person was tracked down and had nothing to do with Laib's disappearance.
Police didn't say where her car was found Monday. They said in a statement that “a search for her remains is currently underway.”
LONDON (AP) — Britain says it might seek to remain in a customs union with the European Union for a time to avoid border chaos after leaving the bloc.
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The Department for Exiting the European Union said Tuesday that there could be "a temporary customs union between the U.K. and the EU."
And it said a future "customs partnership" could eliminate the need for a customs border between Britain and the EU.
The question of whether there will be economic barriers with the EU after Brexit in March 2019 has been the subject of mixed signals from U.K. government ministers.
The lack of clarity has created uncertainty for British businesses.
The government is trying to rebuff claims before a new round of talks later this month that it is unprepared for Brexit negotiations.
March 18 (Reuters) - VISION INSURANCE:
* SEEKS SHAREHOLDERS APPROVAL FOR FY CASH DIVIDEND PROPOSAL OF 14 PERCENT Source: (bit.ly/2Iv38iZ) Further company coverage:
The overly crowded Comiket 91 seems not to have been unduly chilled by the wintery weather, with costumes taking no account of the thermal needs of their wearers in many cases.
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Work is underway on an ambitious project to reintroduce bilbies back to the wild in NSW.
The bilbies are one of seven threatened species that will be re-wilded over the next year or two.
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A federal lawsuit filed in North Carolina says low-income people shouldn’t lose their drivers’ licenses when they can’t afford to pay traffic fines and court costs.
The American Civil Liberties Union and the Southern Poverty Law Center are among the groups that filed the lawsuit Wednesday on behalf of two named plaintiffs. They say they can’t afford to pay their traffic tickets, so they have to decide between driving with a revoked license or not supporting their families.
The lawsuit says the practice violates the right to due process under the 14th amendment of the U.S. Constitution because the state doesn’t offer drivers a hearing to explain why they haven’t paid.
DMV Commissioner Torre Jessup is named as the defendant.
A spokeswoman says the state is reviewing the lawsuit.
MUMBAI : Singer Justin Timberlake released his new song titled Soulmate.
The actor, singer, and songwriter made that announcement alongside the release of a new track just one day before the Independence Day celebrations (Wednesday) starts off, reports entertainment weekly.com.
Titled SoulMate, the song marks a departure from the more country vibes of Man in the Wood and a return to Timberlake's star-making dance bangers.
The song has a lively dance beat to it and the track is the first new music from Timberlake since his fifth solo album Man of the Wood back in January.
Timberlake is currently on his Man of the Wood tour, which extends all the way into January 2019. Amidst of the world tour, he is still finding time to produce new music, including the new track which could be a contender to be the perfect soulmate for the popular title of song of the summer.
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If there's a correlation between the promotion of boxing and it's more flamboyant combat cousin -- the scripted world of pro wrestling -- it's centered upon the idea that a fight sells better when there's a clear delineation between good and evil on the marquee. The basic strategy of presenting hero versus villain is as old as storytelling itself and boxing has seen many characters thrive financially by playing the bad guy, whether naturally through their own destructive actions or by willingly playing a character .
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The Chase Township Hall was packed on Saturday afternoon with family and friends of Marilyn Kisser in celebration of her 90th birthday. She was born July 4, 1928 […]
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ST. LOUIS (AP) — The St. Louis Fire Department says a paramedic training officer falsely claimed he ran to the aid victims at the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing.
Shawn Daniel was honored at a St. Louis Blues hockey game in January. A posting on the Fire Department's Facebook page on Jan. 18 said he was among the emergency workers who hurried to help those injured in the bombing. Daniel was working at the time for a private ambulance company near Boston.
But the Fire Department says in a statement Tuesday that Daniel was never on the scene of the bombing and did not provide medical assistance. The Fire Department apologized.
The statement does not say what discipline Daniel might face. A message left with a department spokesman Wednesday wasn't immediately returned.
FULL INTERVIEW: Social Services Minister Dan Tehan MP says money alone will not solve the social dysfunction within some indigenous families in the NT town of Tenant Creek. Mr Tehan along with NT senator Nigel Scullion visited Tennant Creek, a few months after revelations of the horrific rape of a two-year-old. Since then, at least fifteen children have been removed from their families. Mr Tehan says education and better targeted services are what Tennant Creek needs.
Georgia sophomore quarterback Jake Fromm suffered a small fracture in his non-throwing left hand earlier this week, but he won't miss any summer workouts, Georgia coach Kirby Smart told ESPN on Wednesday.
UGASports.com first reported Wednesday that Fromm suffered the injury in a freak boating accident Monday on Lake Burton in northeast Georgia.
Smart termed the injury as "insignificant" and said that Fromm already had resumed throwing.
As a true freshman last year, Fromm led Georgia to the SEC championship and an appearance in the College Football Playoff National Championship game, where the Bulldogs lost to Alabama.
Fromm finished with 2,615 passing yards, 24 touchdown passes and seven interceptions after taking the starting job away from Jacob Eason, who has since transferred to Washington.
The Bulldogs also are bringing in five-star quarterback Justin Fields, who was ranked by ESPN as the country's No. 1 prospect overall in the 2018 signing class.
ALL THAT GLITTERS – In the wake of a sudden Carrington death, Blake’s (Grant Show) temper pushes Cristal (Nathalie Kelley) to make a bold decision regarding their marriage. Fallon’s (Elizabeth Gillies) feud with Jeff (Sam Adegoke) goes public, forcing her to rely on her faux-husband, Liam (guest star Adam Huber), for support. Steven (James Mackay) processes his grandfather’s sordid past and decides how he wants to spend his future. Rafael de la Fuente, Alan Dale and Robert C. Riley also star. Jenna Richman and Ali Adler wrote the episode, directed by Kenny Leon (#116). Original airdate: Friday, March 23, 2018 @ 8pm
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Time for another Music Friday and we welcome Singer/ Songwriter Wes Mason. He has just released a self-titled EP and we get to hear a bit of it
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South Africa coach Allister Coetzee has been sacked after a tumultuous two years in charge of the Springboks, South African Rugby announced on Friday.
His departure came just days after the leaking of an explosive letter in which Coetzee accused South African Rugby of setting him up to fail.
"First and foremost we had to assess what is in the best interests of the Springboks," said Jurie Roux, the chief executive officer of SA Rugby.
"We'd like to thank Allister for his passion and dedication to the Springbok cause and wish him every success in his next role."
A new coach will be named later this month and is expected to be Rassie Erasmus, recently appointed as SA Rugby's director of rugby.
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New Exhibit at Children’s Museum of the Brazos Valley
The Children’s Museum of the Brazos Valley, in conjunction with the City of Bryan Animal Center and the Veterinary Technology program at Blinn College, opened a new exhibit this weekend.
Jabot Colvin, Executive Director, said The Family Pet Center will demonstrate how to take care of animals and promote the animal-human bond.
“It will feature many stuffed animals, animal grooming supplies, pet food display, lab equipment, dog and cat kennels, along with an x-ray machine,” said Colvin.
Colvin said the exhibit shows the roles of veterinarians in our community and provides learning opportunities for families who care for pets at home.
The Family Pet Center activities include identifying basic principles of animal care, identifying animal characteristics and live demonstrations and exhibitions of shelter animals.
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Chelsea Announces Captain John Terry will leave at end of Season
Chelsea legend John Terry will leave the club at the end of the season, the English Premier League leaders announced on Monday. John Terry and Chelsea Football Club today jointly announce our captain will leave the club at the end of the season,” said a club statement. “I’ve always been conscious that I depart at the […]
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April 24 (Reuters) - American National Insurance Co :
* Q1 EARNINGS PER SHARE $0.70
* BOOK VALUE PER DILUTED SHARE WAS $194.37 AS OF MARCH 31, 2018
* QTRLY REVENUES $803.4MLN VERSUS $779.8 MILLION Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit that claimed Iowa’s privatized Medicaid program violated the rights of disabled patients.
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I've been getting copies of letters to the Berkeley City Council,especially on the budget, copied to my personal email address. I'm happy to see them, but if you want them published in our Public Comment section, be sure to address them also to opinion@berkeleydailyplanet.com so I know you want them published. Everyone should also be aware that letters to the City Council become part of the public record, so I can legally post them on this site if I want to, though I usually prefer to get the writer's permission.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - MATERNUS KLINIKEN AG:
* CONFIRMATION OF THE CONSOLIDATED FORECAST FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017
* H1 GROUP SALES UP BY 3.3 PERCENT TO EUR 63.5 MILLION
* AT EUR 2.6 MILLION, H1 EBIT WAS APPROXIMATELY 23 PERCENT ABOVE THE PREVIOUS YEAR'S RESULT​
* H1 EBT ALSO IMPROVED FROM EUR -0.7 MILLION IN THE PREVIOUS YEAR TO A LOSS OF EUR -0.1 MILLION Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
A U.S. Navy commander says an Iranian naval patrol boat shined a laser at a U.S. Marine Corps helicopter flying over the Strait of Hormuz in what officials say was an unsafe encounter.
U.S. Navy Cmdr. Bill Urban says the Iranian vessel also turned its spotlight on two Navy ships that were moving through the strait on Tuesday. Urban, a U.S. 5th Fleet spokesman, says the Iranian boat came within 800 yards of the USS Bataan, scanned it from bow to stern with the spotlight and shined the light on the USS Cole.
The helicopter automatically fired flares in response.
Urban says the action was considered dangerous because shining lasers at a helicopter at night can impair pilots’ vision and disorient them if they’re wearing night vision goggles.
LOS ANGELES — The J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles is returning an ancient marble statue to Italy.
The museum announced Wednesday that the "Statue of Zeus Enthroned" is being voluntarily returned after the Italian government said it obtained a recently discovered fragment of the sculpture.
The 29-inch-high statuette is believed to date from the 1st century BC.
The museum bought the piece in 1992 from an American couple but the Los Angeles Times says (http://lat.ms/2sAWgvn ) there's no documentation indicating it was legally exported.
At the time of purchase, the Getty's senior antiquities curator was Marion True. Italy later indicted True for conspiracy to traffic in illegal antiquities but eventually dropped the case.
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A man has been arrested after people at a Jobcentre in Newcastle were held hostage at knifepoint.
NEW YORK (AP) — It's a beautiful day in this neighborhood for Tom Hanks, who'll star as Mister Rogers in the upcoming biopic "You Are My Friend."
TriStar Pictures announced Monday it has acquired worldwide rights to the film, to be directed by "The Diary of a Teenage Girl" filmmaker Marielle Heller.
The film will focus on the friendship between the host of "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" and journalist Tom Junod. Junod reluctantly agreed to profile Fred Rogers only to find "his perspective on life transformed."
Production will begin in September, with a 2019 release expected.
The role will surely add to the America's Dad image of Hanks, who gave a very Rogers-like opening monologue while hosting "Saturday Night Live" before the 2016 presidential election, swapping his jacket for a sweater and giving America a pep talk.
Rogers died in 2003 at age 74.
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In the final hours before his resignation, now-former White House National Security Adviser Michael T. Flynn said he “crossed no lines” in his discussion with Russia’s ambassador, but ultimately he was most concerned about the steady stream of leaks to reporters based on classified information.
“In some of these cases, you’re talking about stuff that’s taken off of a classified system and given to a reporter. That’s a crime,” Flynn told The Daily Caller News Foundation Investigative Group during a telephone interview from his White House office on Monday.
“You call them leaks. It’s a criminal act. This is a crime. It’s not just a wink and a nod,” Flynn said.
“Over the weekend,” Bloomberg’s Eli Lake reports, Flynn “was instructed not to speak to the press when he was in the fight for his political life. His staff was not even allowed to review the transcripts of his call to the Russian ambassador.”
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Kansas will be performing their 'Point of Know Return' 40th Anniversary tour this October in St. Louis. (Credit: Kansas)
This October, the Fabulous Fox Theatre will be taken over by the rock group Kansas for one night only.
The band has announced a tour in celebration of the 40th anniversary of their massive hit album Point of Know Return.
Kansas will be performing the album in its entirety Saturday, October 20 at 8 p.m.
Tickets go on sale Friday, March 23 at 10 a.m. and can be purchased online at Metrotix.com, by calling 314-534-1111 or in person at the Fabulous Fox Box Office.
Ticket prices range from $45 to $125.
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MANAGUA, Nicaragua (AP) — Influential business leaders in Nicaragua are calling for early elections to resolve a political standoff between President Daniel Ortega's government and protesters demanding his exit from office.
Carlos Pellas Chamorro is the country's most prominent businessman. He said Wednesday that the Ortega government's political model is "worn out" and the solution is moving up the next election, due to take place in 2021.
Conglomerate Grupo Lafise Bancocentro also issued a statement calling for the will of the people to be heard through "the advancement of elections."
Protests that began in April over now-scrapped social security changes have since expanded into a broader movement seeking Ortega's exit.
Human rights observers say more than 80 people have been killed amid a harsh crackdown by government security forces and allied civilian groups.
Roma are facing Liverpool at Anfield in England on Tuesday night in the first leg of the Champions League semi-finals. The Italian tifosi are out in force and were involved in minor skirmishes with police.
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (AP) – Alaska Gov. Bill Walker says he didn’t think North Korea would be able to strike the state with a nuclear warhead until 2020. But spiraling rumors about the country’s missile capabilities and its leader Kim Jung Un’s recent comments – coupled with President Donald Trump’s statements – have led to him saying the state needs to expand its military presence.
The Fairbanks Daily News-Miner reports (http://bit.ly/2wSzwFz ) that Walker said earlier this week to Politico he was concerned about North Korea’s threats to the U.S. and its claims that missiles can hit Alaska. But he says “no one’s hiding under the desk.”
U.S. Sen. For Alaska Lisa Murkowski says the state has been diligent and has a Long Range Discrimination Radar under construction, which will give missile defenders a better look at what is happening over the Pacific Ocean.
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Lzzy Hale and company's version stays pretty faithful to the original, though it's a bit heavier. It's certainly heavier than "Waiting All Day for Sunday Night."
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Former Newbury police officer, Shane Cooke, had died.
The well-known policeman, who founded the Door Staff scheme, died on Friday night.
Tributes have been paid to Shane, who was a familiar face around Newbury town centre , on social media since the news was announced.
More to follow.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - IMPLENIA AG:
* ‍FY FREE CASH FLOW IS SIGNIFICANTLY HIGHER THAN EXPECTED, UNDERLINING A GOOD OPERATING PERFORMANCE IN SECOND HALF OF YEAR.​
* ‍THIS WILL ENSURE A DIVIDEND COMPARABLE TO ONE PAID OUT FOR PREVIOUS YEAR​
* ‍ORDER BACKLOG REMAINS AT A RECORD HIGH LEVEL​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
Welcome to today's Nottingham Forest live blog.
We will bring you the latest Reds news throughout Wednesday.
Could today be the day Aitor Karanka makes his first new signing of the summer? If it is, you will hear all about it right here.
There have been a few departures from the City Ground since the end of last season, but no new faces just yet, but we will keep you right up to date with any fresh developments on the transfer front.
Forest legend Garry Birtles will also be giving his verdict on all of the major talking points at the club, and Reds youngster Ben Brereton will find out who he could face with England in the Under-19 European Championships this summer when the draw is made today.
So join us throughout the day to make sure you don't miss anything.
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EASLEY — As the Fourth of July nears and growing numbers of Americans are reporting hearing loss, the American Academy of Audiology and Elevate Audiology are cautioning the public to protect their hearing during firework displays.
Noise from fireworks can reach up to 155 decibels. To put this into perspective, this is louder than a jet plane taking off, which measures at around 150 decibels, or a jackhammer.
Damage to hearing can come from multiple lifetime exposures as well as a one-time blast or extended exposure up to eight
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Stuck at work while everyone else is partying at Coachella? Don't worry, even basketball superstars know how you feel.
After his Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Indiana Pacers in Game 2 of the first round of the NBA playoffs, LeBron James expressed some serious FOMO to a reporter from ESPN:
LeBron: "I feel like I should have been at Coachella." His teammates called him out. LeBron: "What? S—- looked like fun. I like fun" — Dave McMenamin (@mcten) April 18, 2017
Sure, trying to win a second straight championship is great, but so is wearing flower crowns and watching Lorde.
Also, LeBron is a huge Kendrick Lamar fan — he even got an early listen to his new album DAMN —so you know he would have enjoyed that.
Just think. If King James wasn't so good and his team missed the playoffs, he could be chilling in the California desert right now, getting ready for the second weekend of Coachella.
Heavy is the head that wears the crown.
Nobody seems to know exactly what happened or why the fight started, but the clip has gone viral across Thai Social Media networks.
It doesn’t reflect well on the good name of the quality western tourist.
Does anybody have the story? If so, comments below please.
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Business manstill has feelings for his soon to be ex-wife,, despite their split . The 42-year-old mogul posted a heartfelt message on his personal website expressing his affection. Under the title “Love,” he wrote, “To the most beautiful person in the world, thank you for your divine love, your eternal support and for being my best friend. I love you so much, inshallah we will be together in the Great Forever x.”
Al Mana’s message follows Jackson’s recent photo post of their child together, Eissa. The beautiful baby boy was born back in January.
It’s still not clear what caused the separation between Al Mana and Jackson. However, the divorce could be lucrative for Jackson considering Al Mana’s billionaire status. The 50-year-old pop singer could receive as much as $200 million according to Page Six.
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Official at Belgian federal prosecutor's office tells AP 'there are indications' shooting could be a terror attack
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Upright bassist, vocalist, producer and composer, Miles Mosley is a multi-talented musician on the rise. Known for his collaborative works with a wide range of artists from Andra Day to Chris Cornell, Miles Mosley is coming to The Back Room at Colectivo with The West Coast Get Down for a night of funk, rock and soul.
A southbound Metro-North train passes across the railroad bridge spanning Cos Cob Harbor in the Cos Cob section of Greenwich, Conn. Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2016.
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Rajat Bose of rajatkbose.com told CNBC-TV18, "Steel Authority of India (SAIL) is looking pretty flat, I am not very positive on either SAIL or the steel sector as such at current prices because last year it was a bargain. Buy any metal stock, you would have made money but now at least in the steel sector it is very difficult to make money but my point is that if I were to invest money for long-term, I would prefer the infrastructure sector that has not performed for a very long period of time and the stocks are still at an affordable level."
"I would personally invest in a stock like ILandFS Engineering , which I have already done. So prefer any infrastructure stocks that looks good," he added.
Clive Lewis has been cleared of sexual harassment charges by the Labour party.
The senior figure, and close ally of Jeremy Corbyn, faced allegations that he had grabbed a young woman's bottom during a Momentum event at the Labour Party conference in September.
The woman told the Independent last month: “We had a hug and while we were having a hug he gave my bum a big squeeze.”
When the allegations were made against Mr Lewis, he insisted: "This is not how I roll."
The MP for Norwich South then faced an internal investigation into his behaviour.
In a statement, the Norwich South MP said: "I am very pleased to be able to put this behind me and move on.
"I believe it right and proper the Labour Party treats all allegations of bullying, harassment and sexual misconduct seriously.
(Reuters) - American Serena Williams dropped a large hint that she could soon be back on court competing when she posted an Instagram photo of a pair of dazzling gold and white tennis shoes.
Williams, who won her 23rd grand slam singles title at last year's Australian Open before taking time out to have her first child, has entered next month's tournament in Melbourne.
"Be excited. Be very excited..." the 36-year-old said in the post which attracted 135,000 likes in the space of an hour.
Williams gave birth to Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr. in September and was married to Alexis Ohanian last month.
Few female players have won grand slams after taking a break to start a family, although Kim Clijsters won the 2009 U.S. Open in her third tournament back after having a daughter.
Australians Evonne Goolagong and Margaret Court also managed it. Court's 24 grand slam singles titles remains a record although only 11 of them were in the professional era.
(Reporting by Martyn Herman; Editing by Christian Radnedge)
An Upshur County grand jury has indicted two people on Capital Murder charges. Officials accused 37-year-old Carlton Lamar Grant and 29-year-old Lindsay McFadden of killing Rachel Rhoads. Bond for each suspect has been set at $4-million.
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The August death of a 60-year-old woman that initially appeared to be accidental was ruled a homicide by late Trumbull County Coroner Dr. Humphrey Germaniuk in March.
Loraine Lynn, 60, of Ravenna was found Aug. 2 face down in a pond at a Shannon Road residence.
At the time, police believed she was cutting grass with a tractor when she fell into the pond.
In March, Dr. Germaniuk ruled Lynn’s death a homicide.
Liberty Police Chief Rich Tisone said the eight-month gap between Lynn’s death and Dr. Germaniuk’s ruling presents a speed bump for investigators.
Read more about the case in Thursday's Vindicator or on Vindy.com.
Bellefonte Area High School alum Kashia Quay, accompanied by instructor Patty Kleban, left, carries the banner for college of Health and Human Development as the college’s marshal for Penn State summer commencement on Saturday at the Bryce Jordan Center. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Rain showers Friday may cause wet field conditions for Friday's high school football games.
Complete coverage will be in The Weekend Edition of your Post & Mail.
All games are 7 p.m. kick-offs:
•Churubusco hosts West Noble.
•Columbia City travels to Leo.
•Whitko visits Northfield.
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In this Friday, Aug. 11, 2017, photo, David Muir, a 58-year-old longtime Republican, casts his vote in Cottonwood Heights, Utah. Muir said that he cast his ballot early for John Curtis, because he thinks his experience running local government makes him more qualified than the other two. Three GOP candidates hoping to replace Jason Chaffetz in Congress will face off in a special election Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2017. Rick Bowmer AP Photo
April 12 Hedge fund Greenlight Capital said on Wednesday that it had nominated three independent candidates to the board of General Motors Co.
Greenlight, run by billionaire investor David Einhorn, wants GM's management to split its common stock into two classes: one that would receive the current dividends and one that would participate in all earnings and future growth of the company.
Greenlight, in a preliminary proxy with the Securities and Exchange Commission, said its nominees were Leo Hindery Jr, managing partner of private equity firm InterMedia Partners, Vinit Sethi, director of research at Greenlight, and William Thorndike Jr, founder of private equity investment firm Housatonic Partners.
GM's shares were up 0.3 percent at $34.01 in premarket trading. (Reporting by Ankit Ajmera in Bengaluru; Editing by Maju Samuel)
Neil Barofsky, the government’s bailout watchdog, isn’t done chewing up the big banks. Barofsky, the former special inspector general who ripped the $700 billion Troubled Asset Relief Program, will be...
Police: Victim of wrong-way crash a NYC woman
MERIDEN, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut State Police say the victim of a wrong-way fatal crash in Meriden this week was a New York City woman.
The victim of the crash in Interstate 691 at about 3 a.m. Tuesday was identified as 35-year-old Marieta Morchadze, of Brooklyn, New York.
Police say she was the passenger in a Nissan Versa that was traveling west in the eastbound lanes of the highway that crashed into a tractor-trailer traveling east.
The truck driver, a Cromwell man, was not injured. The driver of the Versa, a man from Schenectady, New York, suffered minor injuries.
The crash remains under investigation.
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A Colorado toddler, who was the subject of an Amber Alert, died hours after he was found, police said Sunday.
Nain Dominguez, 2, was discovered at around 7:18 a.m. and was taken to a hospital in life-threatening condition, Fox 31 Denver reported.
El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said later he had died despite medical intervention.
It wasn’t clear whether foul play was suspected in the toddler’s death. Authorities were still trying to piece together the events leading up to the boy’s disappearance. Police didn’t reveal what the boy’s injuries were before he was taken to the hospital.
An Amber Alert was activated Saturday at around 5:40 p.m., according to KRDO-TV. The boy was seen playing with an older sibling in Colorado Springs before disappearing, Fox 31 Denver reported.
The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office initially said they were searching for a white van in connection to the boy’s disappearance, but called off the search after the boy was found.
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John Wooden is best known for being a legendary coach of the UCLA Bruins, but he spent his playing days in a Purdue Boilermakers uniform.
Now, the uniform he wore from 1930-32 will hang in Purdue's Mackey Arena forever—and it's all thanks to Drew Brees.
Brees, who played in West Lafayette from 1997-2000, recently dropped $264,000 at an auction to take ownership of a Wooden Purdue jersey, per Nathan Baird of the Journal & Courier. He came forward on Twitter to let Boilermakers fans know that he did so in order to make sure the uniform gets a proper home.
"The first words out of my mouth to him upon finding out the John Wooden jersey would be made available to the public was, 'We have to get this for Purdue University. This jersey belongs in Mackey Arena back at Purdue.'"
Brees signed a $50 million contract back in March, so he can afford to spend a quarter of a million dollars for his alma mater.
The wait is finally over.
The City of Key West will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the grand opening of Josephine Parker City Hall at Historic Glynn Archer School at noon on Tuesday.
The building’s saga has been going on since before Mayor Craig Cates first took office in 2009. Now in his fifth term, Cates said he is excited for the opening.
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The judges and referees have been selected for the UFC 213 main event between Amanda Nunes and Valentina Shevchenko as well as the co-main event pitting Yoel Romero vs. Robert Whittaker.
The Nevada State Athletic Commission made the selections during a scheduled meeting on Wednesday in Las Vegas.
Referee Herb Dean will oversee the action in the women's bantamweight title fight between Nunes and Shevchenko. The judges will be Derek Cleary, Chris Lee and Glenn Trowbridge.
A new interim middleweight champion will be crowned in the co-main event when Romero meets Whittaker on July 8.
Referee "Big" John McCarthy will be in charge of the action with judges Sal D'amato, Junichiro Kimijo and Jeff Mullen scoring the fight cage side.
UFC 213 goes down on July 8 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
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According to the CT Lottery, someone purchased a $1,000,000 prize winning Powerball ticket for the January 6, 2018 drawing, buy have yet to claim the prize.
The winning numbers drawn on January 6, 2018 were: 12 – 29 – 30 – 33 – 61 and Powerball number 26. The ticket expires on July 5.
According to CT Lottery, the winning ticket was purchased at Super Stop & Shop #614 located on 1135 Farmington Avenue in Kensington.
“To timely claim the prize, on or before July 5, 2018, go to a CT Lottery retailer or Lottery headquarters, where the retailer or the Lottery will validate your ticket through their terminal. All draw game tickets expire 180 calendar days from the draw date,” the CT Lottery said in a release.
As a reminder, the CT Lottery headquarters will be closed on July 4, 2018 in observance of Independence Day.
SANTIAGO, April 5 Freeport McMoRan Inc is awaiting final details on a temporary export permit in Indonesia, which would end a 12-week ban that has cost the world's biggest publicly traded copper company nearly $1 billion in lost revenues, its top executives told Reuters in an interview on Wednesday.
"With the short-term arrangement, we'll start ramping production back up to feed our mill 100 percent," said Chief Financial Officer Kathleen Quirk referring to Freeport's Grasberg mine.
"It shouldn't take very long, we're talking weeks," she said, alongside Chief Executive Officer Richard Adkerson, on the sidelines of the CRU World Copper Conference in Santiago. (Reporting by Mitra Taj in Santiago, writing by Susan Taylor in Toronto in Vancouver; Editing by David Gregorio)
BEIJING China on Friday reiterated its stance that it is opposed to any official exchanges between Taiwan and countries that have diplomatic ties with China.
Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang made the comment at a regular press briefing. China considers self-ruled Taiwan a breakaway province.
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday in an interview with Reuters spurned the Taiwanese president's suggestion that the two leaders hold another phone call, saying he did not want to create problems for Chinese President Xi Jinping when Beijing appears to be helping efforts to rein in North Korea.
(Reporting by Ben Blanchard; Writing by Michael Martina)
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Investigators say a Philadelphia firefighter died because a hose supplying her with oxygen had burned through and they found problems with how her colleagues responded to her seven emergency distress signals.
The fire department and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health released reports Monday about the December 2014 death of Lt. Joyce Craig.
Craig was killed while battling a wind-whipped house fire.
The city's report says indirect causes of her death include lack of situational awareness, inadequate communications, poor strategy and tactics and an uncoordinated rescue effort.
The federal study says a failure to quickly deploy an intervention team contributed to her death.
The fire department says it has made changes as a result. The fire commissioner plans to speak about the death on Tuesday.
Sebastien Izambard has told how his first girlfriend was murdered by a serial killer
The French singer and musician said he was left traumatised and needing therapy after his sweetheart was killed 20 years ago.
Sebastien has since gone on to sell 30 million records with the male quartet created by music mogul Simon Cowell.
But Sebastien, 44, has told how he was left haunted by the tragedy.
He said: “My girlfriend was killed by a serial killer. I don’t think I’ve ever talked about it but that’s what healing is.
“I just couldn’t deal with it. Couldn’t sleep...I got back from the studio and had a call from the police and the next thing I know, there’s this guy who had killed 25 girls and had killed my girlfriend.”
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April 20Visa Inc, the world's largest payments network operator, reported a 27 percent increase in quarterly adjusted profit on Thursday, as more people used its payments network.
San Francisco-based Visa's adjusted net income rose to $2.1 billion, or 86 cents per Class A share in the second fiscal quarter ended March 31.
Net income fell to $430 million or 18 cents per Class A share in the quarter, from $1.71 billion or 71 cents per share, reflecting a one-time charge related to Visa's purchase of Visa Europe.
Net operating revenue rose 23.5 percent to $4.48 billion. (Reporting by Nikhil Subba in Bengaluru; Editing by Sai Sachin Ravikumar)
A block party like no other on Lake Mendota!
Receive free food from local vendors, check out local dance performances, boogie with your friends, see a magician, dance your heart out at our silent disco, and enjoy live musical performances all night! Come check out Juiceboxxx, a Milwaukee-bred punk rapper, performing at the Terrace.
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Gas prices in Kansas City are falling unlike the rest of the county. (AP)
Gas prices in Kansas City are falling unlike the rest of the county.
However, the much-needed relief at the pump won't last too long. With spring just around the corner, more drivers will be on the roads which means higher demand.
Kansas City has fallen 2.6 cents the past week. That brings the average price for a gallon of gas in the metro to $2.32 on Monday morning.
The national average has gone in the opposite direction, increasing by 2.5 cents. That brings the total to $2.54.
So where are the best places to fill up to help you save some cash?
Well, if you’re out Monday night head to the Cenex on Blue Ridge where regular unleaded is $2.21. The Minit Mart and QuikTrip on Holmes Road are both $2.22.
Overall, experts say gas prices this spring will be higher than what they were last year.
The first day of spring is Tuesday.
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BERLIN (AP) — Germany's unemployment rate climbed to 5.8 percent in January due to seasonal factors, but the underlying trend of the labor market in Europe's biggest economy remained positive.
The Federal Labor Agency said Wednesday the unadjusted jobless rate climbed from 5.3 percent in December, with the number of unemployed rising by 185,000 to 2.57 million. However, that figure was 207,000 lower than a year earlier.
It's typical for the unadjusted rate, the headline figure in Germany, to rise in January but labor agency chief Detlef Scheele said the increase was smaller than usual.
In seasonally adjusted terms, the jobless rate ticked down to 5.4 percent from 5.5 percent, with 25,000 fewer people out of work than the previous month — slightly better than economists' forecasts of a 17,000 drop.
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - Australia cricket captain Steve Smith will return home from the team's tour of India with a right shoulder injury, Cricket Australia said Saturday.
The Australians lost their five-match one-day series against India 4-1 and begin a three-match Twenty20 series later Saturday.
Marcus Stoinis will replace Smith in the squad and vice-captain David Warner will stand in as captain in Smith's absence.
Australian team doctor Richard Saw said: "Smith landed awkwardly on his right shoulder while diving in the field during the fifth ODI against India last Sunday. Following the match he complained of shoulder soreness.
"Subsequently he has had an MRI scan which has excluded serious injury, but we believe the best course of action is for him to not continue to aggravate his shoulder."
A 3.5 percent increase for 2017 in the toll rate for the Triangle Expressway has taken effect.For NC Quick Pass customers traveling the entire 17.4 miles on the Triangle Expressway between NC 147 at I-40 and the NC 55 Bypass, the cost will increase nine cents to $3.13. For bill-by-mail customers, the cost will go up 16 cents to $4.81Revenue raised through tolling is used to pay off the bonds sold to fund the $1 billion dollar highway.For N.C. Quick Pass information, including payment and purchase options, call 1-877-7MY-PASS (1-877-769-7277) or visit the N.C. Quick Pass Website
HARTFORD– Some 141 people in 19 states, including five in Connecticut, have been infected with salmonella as of August 11, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
The strains of salmonella trace back to papayas imported from Mexico. The CDC recommends that consumers don’t eat Maradol papayas from the Carica de Campeche farm in Mexico.
One victim from New York died as a result of the outbreak.
The 19 states with confirmed cases are: Connecticut (5), Delaware (4), Iowa (2), Illinois (2), Kentucky (3), Louisiana (2), Maryland (8), Massachusetts (6), Michigan (1), Minnesota (4), North Carolina (3), New Jersey (27), New York (39), Ohio (1), Oklahoma (4), Pennsylvania (8), Texas (7), Virginia (14), and Wisconsin (1).
Bill Marler, food safety advocate and attorney, said this outbreak is the latest in what is proving to be an increasingly disturbing trend. Other recent food borne illnesses have been traced back to scallops, strawberries and other whole foods imported into the United States.
Representatives from seven organizations received grants from the Carbon County Community Foundation and one from the Dowd Family Fund on Tuesday in Palmerton. They include, first row, from left: Rod Green, Franklin Township Community Park; Cheryl Deutsch, Care Net of Carbon County; Chris Anthony, member of the CCCF.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City police are looking for a man they say broke into his estranged wife’s home early Friday morning and seriously injured her and her young son with a knife.
KCTV reports that officers around 1:45 a.m. responded to Scarritt Avenue and Lawndale Avenue in response to a break-in and cutting.
The woman at the home had serious lacerations to her hands and arms, along with a cut on the left side. Her 8-year-old son — who stood between his mother and the assailant during the assault — received minor injuries, police said.
The mother’s injuries are considered non-life-threatening. Shortly after the cutting, police described both the mother’s and her son’s conditions as serious but stable. The estranged husband is not in custody, and police have not released his name or a description of him.
President Donald Trump's personal attorney Michael Cohen, right, leaves Federal Court, in New York, Wednesday, May 30, 2018. U.S. District Judge Kimba Wood said at a hearing Wednesday that she had to balance the needs of lawyers for Cohen and Trump with the needs of criminal prosecutors. Richard Drew AP Photo
The leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters Julius Malema says any criminal who points a firearm at a law enforcement officer must be shot.
Speaking to Capricorn FM on Monday night Malema said crime in the country had reached unacceptable levels.
“The levels of crime are worrying. Criminals are no longer scared of authorities. They steal guns from police and military‚” he said.
March 30 Rizap Group Inc :
* Says the company Rizap Group plans to acquire 5 percent stake of shares in Dream Vision Co Ltd on March 30, from Dream Vision's chairman
* Says Dream Vision's chairman will cut stake in Dream Vision to 5.11 percent from 10.11 percent
* Rizap Group will raise stake in Dream Vision to 78.54 percent from 73.54 percent
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CAIRO (Reuters) - Islamic State claimed responsibility on Wednesday for a knife and shooting attack in the Belgian city of Liege, but provided no evidence for its claim.
It said in an online statement a "soldier of the caliphate" had carried out the attack on Tuesday which killed two policewomen and a bystander.
Islamic State regularly claims attacks that are thought to be Islamist-inspired, often without providing any proof the group was involved.
(Reporting by Ali Abdelaty, John Davison; Editing by Catherine Evans)
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On Dec. 17, Bob Motzko selected Roseville native Joey Anderson as his captain for the 2018 World Junior Championships held in Buffalo, N.Y.
“I said it last year, and I’ll say it again … I wish I could steal him,” Motzko told NHL.com. “He can kill penalties, play on the power play, and he plays so hard. You can put him in any situation and he’ll accept anything you throw at him.”
Anderson, who was selected in the third round (73rd overall) by the New Jersey Devils in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft, helped lead Team USA to the 2017 gold medal. And last month in Buffalo, he captained the U.S. to a bronze medal finish. Anderson registered four goals (9th in the tournament) and three assists for seven points in the tournament.
The right-winger and University of Minnesota Duluth sophomore talked about the honor of wearing the ‘C’ for Team USA and how his Minnesota roots have shaped who he is today.
Arsenal moved up to sixth in the Premier League with a hard-fought win over Steve Agnew's hapless Middlesbrough. Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil scored either side of an Alvaro Negredo strike.
GETTY Mesut Ozil scored the winner as Arsenal beat Middlesbrough
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The win has helped lift the pressure on manager Arsene Wenger, who was the subject of more supporter protests. And Koscielny acknowledged the signifcance of the win at the final whistle.
A crane system produced by Doosan Vina. (Source: VNA)
Quang Ngai (VNA) – The Doosan Heavy Industries Vietnam Co., Ltd (Doosan Vina) had exported its products worth more than 1.21 billion USD to 28 countries and territories around the world by the end of 2016.
The company’s export value in 2016 alone was 200 million USD, said its General Director Yeon In Jung.
Last year, Doosan Vina exported 22,000 tonnes of made-in-Vietnam equipment, bringing its total export volume so far to 349,584 tonnes.
Covering an area of 110 hectares in the Dung Quat Economic Zone in the central province of Quang Ngai, the factory has total investment of 300 million USD.
Doosan Vina is currently manufacturing hi-tech boilers used in power plants which will contribute 4,200MW of electricity to the national grid and 11,180MW to the world grid.
It is also producing 65 cranes and seawater filtering systems which will create 1 billion litres of clean water for daily use in the Middle East.-VNA
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The Democratic National Committee is giving Florida Democrats a $100,000 grant for mobilizing Puerto Rican voters across the state during what is expected to be a fiercely-fought U.S. Senate race.
DNC chair Tom Perez visited Orlando Wednesday as the national party announced the grant.
Perez held a round-table discussion about the tens of thousands of Puerto Ricans who have moved to Florida since last fall’s devastating Hurricane Maria.
The DNC chair was told that Puerto Ricans often register as “no party affiliation” when they come to the mainland since the island has different parties and some may not know the difference between Democrats and Republicans.
The expected matchup between Democratic U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson and GOP Gov. Rick Scott in November’s election is among the nation’s highest profile races.
Portland, Oregon – Dozens of neighbors in Northeast Portland are fed up after their locked mailboxes were broken into. Neighbors say the thieves pried open the mailboxes early Thursday near 162nd and San Rafael and also at a nearby retirement community. Connie Marcus and her husband live off 158th and San Rafael and tell News Partner KGW, someone broke into their secure lockbox there.
Until the boxes are fixed neighbors will have to drive three miles to the nearest Post Office to get their mail. So far police have no suspect description.
Twice in the last month someone has broken into locked mailboxes in the area.
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Hands up: who met their partner in a bar, through work, or at college? At the Olympics, perhaps? No? Just Princess Anne, then. Some members of the royal family have met their spouses in ordinary circumstances, while others have locked eyes for the first time at some very fancy-pants events. The queen, Prince Charles, and Prince Andrew all knew their future spouses for years before reuniting and clicking, while others were all the subjects of fix-ups. Take a look at how the royals meet their matches when swiping right is not an option.
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PORTSMOUTH, Va. (AP)  Newly released video from a police body camera in Virginia shows a white officer shooting a black suspect in the back as he tries to run away.
The Virginian-Pilot obtained video showing rookie Portsmouth Officer Jeremy Durocher wounding Deontrace Ward, who authorities described as an armed burglary suspect. Authorities say the shooting occurred in October as police responded to a robbery call in a residential neighborhood in the southeast Virginia city.
Ward's mother, Eboni West, said the video shows the shooting was unjustified.
Durocher's attorney, Nicolas Renninger, said Ward was a clear danger because he was armed. Police said they found a loaded handgun in Ward's pantleg.
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An area Jiffy Mart employee shot during an early December robbery has died, according to police.
Fairfield police responded to the Jiffy Mart at 5353 Dixie Highway around 10 p.m. on Dec. 4. They said two black men entered the store with at least one firearm, shot an employee, and left with an undetermined amount of money.
Police say the employee, Karunakar Karengle, 53, of Fairfield, died Dec. 8 at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center.
Anyone with information on this case is asked to call 513-896-8200.
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Live updates: Istanbul nightclub shooting
So-called Islamic State has claimed responsibility for an attack at a nightclub in the Turkish capital Istanbul which left at least 39 people dead.
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Fantasy 5' game
SACRAMENTO (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the California Lottery's "Fantasy 5" game were:
02-07-10-36-39
(two, seven, ten, thirty-six, thirty-nine)
Estimated jackpot: $67,000
¶ The numbers are listed in sequential order, but any combination wins.
April 13 Asian Pay Television Trust
* Somnath Adak has been appointed as chief financial officer
* Brian Mckinley has been appointed as chief executive officer and executive director of board
* Lu Fang-Ming has been appointed as non-executive director and vice chairman of board
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A 63-year-old doctor went on trial in the southern German state of Bavaria Monday, accused of having sex with his patients.
The prosecution claims the physician, who has not been identified under Germany’s strict privacy laws, exploited the trust of three of his mentally unstable patients to have sex with them, sometimes without treating the women.
A trained psychotherapist, the doctor committed the acts either in his practice or in the women’s homes, the prosecution said, adding that he could face imprisonment of between three months and five years.
Prosecutors said in an earlier statement on the case that the doctor had regularly asked mentally ill patients to come to his surgery between 2012 and 2015, usually in the late evening hours.
He is alleged to have told the women that sex was part of the therapy.
Eventually, one of the women called the police.
The accused admitted the allegations in a statement made through his lawyer in February.(dpa/NAN)
Henderson Co., N.C. (WSPA)- Three people have been arrested following an armed robbery in the Mills RIver area on May 11, 2017.
Michael Caldwell Angram, 29 charged with felony robbery with a dangerous weapon and felony conspiracy to commit robbery with a dangerous weapon. Angram is being held in the Henderson County Jail under an $80,000 bond.
Samuel Nathaniel Angram III, 26 charged with felony robbery with a dangerous weapon and felony conspiracy to commit robbery with a dangerous weapon. Angram III was released under a $5,000 bond.
Christina Leigh Robinson, 24 charged with felony robbery with a dangerous weapon and felony conspiracy to commit robbery with a dangerous weapon. Robinson was released under a $,000 bond.
TVNZ secures exclusive broadcast rights to 2021 America's Cup
The next America's Cup will be live and free to air on TV and across TVNZ's online platforms.
May 2 Rigel Pharmaceuticals Inc
* Rigel announces first quarter 2017 financial results and provides company update
* Q1 loss per share $0.13
* Q1 earnings per share view $-0.12 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Rigel Pharmaceuticals Inc - As of March 31, 2017, Rigel had cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments of $98.1 million
* Rigel Pharmaceuticals-Expects cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments to be sufficient to support current and projected funding requirements
* Rigel Pharmaceuticals - Is selecting a molecule from its irak program for preclinical development
* Rigel Pharmaceuticals-Expected that irak program development will include clinical evaluation in immunology areas, such as for lupus, gout and/or psoriasis
* Rigel Pharmaceuticals Inc qtrly contract revenues from collaborations $3.6 million versus $5.0 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Police are searching for the driver involved in a fatal hit-and-run crash with a pedestrian on Long Island early Monday morning.The crash happened just after midnight on Montauk Highway in Lindenhurst.Suffolk County police said the driver hit 54-year-old Pauline Aluska at the intersection and then took off.A passing motorist saw Aluska lying in the road and called 911. She was rushed to the hospital where she was pronounced dead.Police are asking anyone with information about the incident to call the Major Case Unit at 631-852-6555 or call anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS.Keep checking abc7NY for the latest on this developing story.
Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred says the league fully supports the decision to play the Congressional Baseball Game in the wake of Wednesday's shooting ... saying he hopes it will help the healing process. Earlier today, officials
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Police are looking for the operators of two motorcycles whom they say led state troopers on a high-speed chase through three counties.
According to the Pennsylvania State Police at Jonestown, around 4:09 p.m. Sunday, troopers spotted two motorcycles without registration plates driving erratically while heading east on Interstate 78 in Lebanon County. As troopers tried to stop them, the motorcyclists sped away.
The pursuit went through Lebanon, Berks and Lehigh counties. It was in Lehigh County were troopers spotted a third motorcycle. Investigators say the third motorcyclist was Caimen Theilen, of New Jersey, who was charged with fleeing and eluding and multiple traffic violations.
Troopers are seeking information on the the first two other motorcyclists, who eluded police and continued east on I-78. Anyone with information should contact the Pennsylvania State Police at Jonestown, 717-865-2194.
Agrimonia’s fantastic third LP, Rites Of Separation, established the Gothenburg band – featuring members of At The Gates, Martyrdöd and Skitsystem – as one of the most exciting metal acts today. New album Awaken naturally expands upon the complementary interplay between crystalline post-metal, rampaging crustpunk and black metal, which made their previous album so engaging. On Astray and The Sparrow, Agrimonia’s adventurous musicianship even displays an Opeth-ian grandeur, and yet, such progressive nous is never at the expense of their extreme edge – mostly because of Christina Blom’s raw, dominant screams and some punishing riff progressions. To craft numerous diverse movements and make them run seamlessly together across lengthy compositions is quite the sleight of hand, but to do so while incorporating various subgenres and maintaining the same ominous aura undoubtedly elevates Agrimonia’s songwriting to a level beyond the comprehension of many of their contemporaries.
Milton’s Tyler Fergus will be turning his latest magic show into a family affair.
Daughter Hannah will be getting in on the act at the Milton Seniors’ Activity Centre (500 Childs Dr.) on Thursday, July 19.
The one of a kind show — with a portion of the proceeds going to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Halton — will feature illusions, escapes, live animals and tricks.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
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As the Super Bowl approaches, Kathie Lee and Hoda are in full NFL regalia and welcome Victor Cruz, who played for the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLVI. Watch him teach the ladies how to do his iconic end zone victory dance!
I can’t exactly say I’m a fan of the Fast and Furious movies. They tend to become just a little too idiotic and improbable in all the wrong ways, and hearing whatshisname talk about “family” makes me just a touch vomity. Still, the movies are full of some fascinating cars, and it’s great to hear about those. Especially from the guy who built them.
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Wired has a nice little video of Dennis McCarthy, who we actually spoke to a few years back, at the launch of Fast and Furious 6, talking about some of the most iconic cars in the movie, and what makes them interesting.
Your big takeaway here is that Michelle Rodriguez is a fool for not appreciating a Jensen Interceptor. I hope her time with it in the movie changed her mind.
Look at her there, acting up a storm, pretending to like the car!
The Rural Fire Service says the number of properties damaged or destroyed in a blaze on the south coast of NSW is likely to climb above 70, while there are fears that 18 have been lost in fires across Victoria.
The White Plains Council of Neighborhood Associations meeting scheduled for last Tuesday, and postponed will meet instead this evening at Education House, 5 Homeside Lane. The April Meeting will be held on Tonight, April 18, 2017 at 7:30 pm at Education House, 5 Homeside Lane, White Plains, NY.
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Related Stories Manchester United fans went wild on Sunday afternoon after discovering manager Jose Mourinho has treated himself to a new tattoo.
The 54-year-old got his first and only other tattoo done four years ago when he paid £80 to have 'Tami', the nicknames of his wife Matilde Faria, and his children etched on his wrist.
And the Portuguese tactician has opted for his new tattoo to be placed in a very similar position.
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BOARD VACANCIES
Colleton County Council wishes to announce the following Board Vacancies:
Keep Colleton Beautiful Three Vacancies
Colleton County Commission of Alcohol & Drug Abuse Two Vacancies
Colleton County Board of Disabilities One Vacancy
Colleton County Planning Commission 1 Vacancy
Colleton County Board of Adjustment & Appeals (Bldg. Dept.) 1 Vacancy
Colleton County Resource & Development 1 Vacancy
Colleton County Memorial Library Board of Trustees 2 Vacancies
Colleton County Board of Assessment Appeals 2 Vacancies (1 un-expired term)
Anyone interested in volunteering to serve on one of these Boards should contact Ruth Mayer, Colleton County Clerk to Council, at 843-549-1725, for an application. An application must be submitted with a resume to, P.O. Box 157, Walterboro, SC 29488 no later than Friday, August 25, 2017.
The Met Office is warning there may be more snow on the way in the south Midland today and have extended the area and timeframe where it may fall.
A spokesman for the Met office said: "With cold conditions and some snow lying over parts of England, as well as further rain pushing in from the southeast during the second half of the night, icy stretches have formed on untreated surfaces.
The Met Office has extended its warning across the region today
"At the same time some snow will fall over parts of southeast England this morning and early afternoon as well as over parts of East Anglia in the afternoon. However, most accumulations here should be above about 100 m.
"This is only a low impact warning with impacts much less widespread and less significant than across parts of England and Wales on Sunday.
"This is an update to extend the warning into Monday afternoon, pull this a little southwards and to make this a combined snow and ice warning."
Rainy-day lichen and fungi at Skofield Park, 2016-12-31.
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Tags: I was invited to do another Christmas bird count, this was the Santa Barbara count yesterday, the group I was with did a feeder watch, and then walked to skofield park and back, it rained on us most of the time, which was very pretty, and cool, though not great from a bird standpoint, but the lichen was amazing.
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Wyoming residents calling to report drug overdoses could be protected from criminal charges under a proposed bill by a Laramie lawmaker. The Casper Star-Tribune reports that Rep. Charles Pelkey, a Democrat, is sponsoring a bill that would give people immunity from prosecution of drug possession charges if they or a friend overdoses.
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Legendary surf filmmaker Bruce Brown died today of natural causes at his home in Gaviota. He rose to fame in 1966 with The Endless Summer, which “portrayed the wave as a kind of Holy Grail” at a time where surfers were seen as “buffoons,” his website said in announcing his death. Born in San Francisco in 1937, Brown started surfing when his family moved to Long Beach when he was nine and encountered filmmaking in the U.S. Navy. His first film was titled Slippery When Wet, and he received an Oscar nomination for the motorcycle-racing documentary On Any Sunday, which he made with Steve McQueen. Brown was 80.
Olympia beer's Facebook page includes a photo of actor Clint Eastwood enjoying a can of the brew. A new lawsuit questions where the brewery's water comes from. Facebook
Senior pitcher Armando Yanez of Birmingham can be found singing whenever there's a country music tune playing on the public address system.
It's gotten to the point that teammates have nicknamed him, "Country lover Mundo."
He lived in Utah until moving back to Southern California this past year. A friend got him listening to country music and now he thinks it's the best.
"When I pull up to practice in my car, country music is jamming," he said.
"He comes out to country music," Coach Matt Mowry said. "My wife loves country music, so she always comes to watch him pitch."
Yanez is 5-2 this season for Birmingham.
WWE legend Ric Flair has been hospitalized.
Legacy Talent LLC, which represents the wrestling icon, confirmed the news on Twitter and asked for "prayers and positive energy."
Are u a Fan/Friend of Ric Flair?If so, we need prayers & positive energy 4 our Living Legend as he is dealing w/some tough medical issues🙏🏻 — MelindaMorrisZanoni (@LegacyTalentCEO) August 14, 2017
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At first the agency said the 68-year-old's hospitalization was "routine monitoring" with "no reason to panic."
Yes,Ric in hosp 4routine monitoring.No reason2panic.Yes,many thx2his fiancé&hospstaff.No excuses Ric wld want u2go out 2nite NaturBoy style! — MelindaMorrisZanoni (@LegacyTalentCEO) August 13, 2017
A later post made the hospitalization sound more serious, saying Flair is "dealing with some tough medical issues."
The agency has not yet revealed what those medical issues are.
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An explosion at a car dealership in Alabama has injured five employees.
AL.com reports that Jasper Police Lt. David Mize says the Monday afternoon explosion happened at the customer service center of the Carl Cannon Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC dealership. Four of the injured were taken to UAB Hospital in critical condition, while the fifth was taken to Walker Baptist Medical Center with minor injuries.
Their identities and current conditions have not been released.
The state fire marshal is investigating the cause of the blast. Jasper Fire and Rescue and the Walker County Emergency Management Agency are also investigating.
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Jeffrey Osborne is a legend. And as a legend, you end up taking over the studio for two hours to break down your entire career and more with Uncle Funky Larry Jones. Thankfully, we found the best stories of the bunch from JO’s conversation with Uncle Funky, from “Love Ballad” being done in one take, what real-life heartbreak contributed to certain songs, how health and a vegan lifestyle has kept him going stronger at 70 and more.
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PEORIA (Oct. 5, 2017) – The competition was fierce at Peoria Saturday as the Carlinville Cavaliers participated in a big cross country meet hosted by Peoria High School.
The Cavaliers finished 16th in the Class 1A/2A portion of the boys race with 465 points. Normal University took the team win with 87 points.
Jason Landon finished 40th overall for Carlinville in a time of 16:02.70.
Charles Helton IV was 43rd at 16:03.30. Bailey Lippold finished at 16:43; Cale Williams 16:57; Grayson Armour 17:02; Jacob Landon 17:06; Briley Roper 17:11.
Jacob Gebhardt of Sterling won the race in 14:25.10.
In girls competition, the Cavaliers finished 30th as a team with 878 points. Normal University won the team title with 137 points.
Carlinville’s top runner was Rory Drew at 21:58; Molly Lewis 22:04; Patty Walch 22:40; Mackenzie Harris 22:41; Rachel Olroyd 23:19; Gabby Marchiori 24:45; Justice Brock 31:29.
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Scottie And Larsa Pippen Take Their Family On A Tropical Valentine’s Day Vacation
Last week we reported that Scottie and Larsa Pippen had put their bad blood behind them and were looking to reconcile their crumbling marriage.
Well, today we have even more proof that the Pippens are indeed going to remain a family unit.
Larsa posted a gang of pic on Instagram of herself, Scottie and their family on a sun-and-fun vacation in an undisclosed location.
Flip it over a few times to bear witness to the Pippen love.
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Injuries, deaths on the road not just ‘cost of doing business’
Gord Lovegrove, an engineering professor at UBC’s Okanagan campus, spoke to CBC Radio’s On the Coast about speed limit changes on some B.C. highways.
Lovegrove said it’s time to lower speeds on B.C.’s highways.
Final day for barge builder Jeffboat's Ohio River shipyard
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. (AP) — Workers at a southern Indiana barge and towboat manufacturer are entering their final day on the job as the Ohio River shipyard closes its doors.
Monday was the last day of ship building operations at Jeffboat's Jeffersonville shipyard just north of Louisville, Kentucky.
Parent company American Commercial Lines announced the closure plans in March for the shipyard that traces its roots back more than 180 years.
Jeffboat employed more than 1,300 employees at its peak during World War II, but only about 80 workers remained as operations wound down Monday.
Glen McMahan has worked at Jeffboat for 42 years as a gantry crane operator. The 64-year-old tells The Courier-Journal of Louisville, Kentucky, that he hates losing his job and he isn't sure what he'll do next after Monday's closure.
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Considering Valentine’s Day always falls during Fashion Week , it’s only fitting that Kendall Jenner would combine the two in one chic swoop. When the model of the moment stepped out earlier today in New York, she wore the ultimate V-day look: a tweed skirtsuit from Chanel, complete with double-C logo button detail, that recalled the famously unlucky-in-love Cher Horowitz from Clueless .
A crop top below the suit moved the outfit out of the office and into date-night territory, particularly with a belly chain layered underneath. A vintage gold Chanel necklace purchased from New York’s consignment store of choice, What Goes Around Comes Around, tied the look together.
As for outerwear, Jenner’s plush mink could have easily been plucked from the closet of her sister Kylie, who has been seen at New York Fashion Week in a coterie of similar furry styles . The coat was a nice touch, but we think the suit alone was probably enough to steal someone’s (A$AP Rocky’s?) heart.
Remember Natasha Stott Despoja?
Quick memory prod: She was the leader of the (now almost totally defunct) Australian Democrats party. These days she bobs up here and there in the media and is chair of anti-violence-against-women group Our Watch.
Anyway, Natasha is in Kenya right now, and this happened.
A zebra crossing at a zebra crossing. Kenya believe it?
By the way, for those who'd like to learn something today, zebras are actually black with white stripes, not white with black stripes. True story.
Blane Himmelheber scpred 15 points as Marlington edged Fitch, 61-59. The Dukes also got double figure scoring efforts from Andrew Brady (14 points) and Brock Himmelheber (11). Fitch was led by Randy Smith (21 points) and Dylan Beany (15).
US National Security Adviser HR McMaster today met Prime Minister Narendra Modi here and reviewed bilateral ties and the situation in the South Asian region.
Indian NSA Ajit Doval, Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar and some other officials were present in the meeting that took place at the prime minister's residence.
Earlier, McMaster and Doval held detailed discussions on Indo-US relations especially the security aspect of the ties, sources said.
The US NSA arrived here last evening from Pakistan where he met Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and some top officials.
In Islamabad, the relations between India and Pakistan figured in McMaster's discussions with Sharif.
As part of the South Asia trip, he also visited Afghanistan before travelling to Pakistan.
Could this be any more perfect?
Maksim Chmerkovskiy finally gave fans their first look at baby boy Shai, whom he welcomed with Peta Murgatroyd on Jan. 4. The Dancing With the Stars pro's Valentine's Day tribute to his family will make your heart swell with joy. Happy V-Day to my absolute number one ❤," he wrote on Instagram. "Thank you, I love you and I'm in love with us...#Family #babyChmerkovskiy #HappyValentinesDay."
It doesn't get any cuter than that.
The adorable photo features Peta and Maks lying in bed with Shai on top of his dad, so fans can only see his the back of his head and his body wrapped up in a soft-looking blue jacket. Clearly, this family has gotten into the comfortable swing of things.
Liverpool have been training ahead of their clash with West Brom
Jurgen Klopp’s men are busy preparing to face West Brom in their midweek Premier League clash on Wednesday evening (8pm).
And despite the plummeting temperatures in Merseyside, Liverpool were in high spirits as they trained at Melwood on Monday afternoon.
However, Klopp’s men were pictured enjoying a hot drinks break in an attempt to warm up in the freezing temperatures.
Take a look through the gallery above to see some of the best snaps!
The Castle Rock City Council has several budget-related items at this evening’s meeting. The meeting will open with a public hearing on the proposed 2018 budget, along with the 2018 utility rates. Along with a budget of $8.6 million that’s needed to run the city, they’re proposed to increase water and sewer rates by 4 percent in the coming year. They’re also proposing to increase the city’s utility tax by five percent. There’s also an ordinance to increase compensation for the Castle Rock Mayor and City Council members on this evening’s agenda. A second public hearing and formal action on the 2018 budget is planned for next Monday evening. This evening’s meeting is set to begin at 7:30 pm in the Castle Rock Senior Center, right behind the City Hall at 222 Second Avenue SW in Castle Rock.
Upon hearing her daughter's cries for help, the victim's mother rushed to the scene. (Representational)
A man accused of raping a three-year-old girl was arrested, police said today. Pavan Raiger, 25, the victim's neighbour, lured her to an isolated corner and raped her while she was playing with her friends near her home in Kanota area on Monday night, they said.
Upon hearing her daughter's cries for help, the victim's mother rushed to the scene but the accused managed to escape, they added.
A labourer, Raiger was allegedly under the influence of alcohol when he raped the girl. He was held last night from Paldi Meena village and confessed to the crime, police said.
The victim was admitted in surgical ICU of JK Lone hospital and her condition was stable, Deputy Superintendent of the hospital Archana Johri had said yesterday.
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CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuela has issued $5 billion in dollar bonds to state-run Banco de Venezuela in a private placement, a government source with knowledge of the operation told Reuters on Monday.
The issue was carried out last week, said the source, who asked not to be identified.
The Central Bank did not immediately respond to an email seeking comment.
(Reporting by Fabian Cambero; Writing by Brian Ellsworth; Editing by Andrea Ricci)
"Bullshit": Yung6ix Blasts Ireti Doyle’s Husband, Patrick Over Davido’s "30 Billion For the Account" Slang
Nigerian rapper, Yung6ix has slammed actress Ireti Doyle’s husband, Patrick for faulting the popular “30 billion for the account” slang from Davido’s IF.
Patrick, in an interview with Hiptv said the slang would cause more harm than good to children in the nation, however, Yung6ix described the statement as ‘Bullshit’.
Patrick Doyle faults “thirty billion” slogan, says it is
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Penn State hockey started its season unranked, and now it’s No. 2 in the nation. Although the Nittany Lions have been idle for a few weeks, Denver tied and lost to Providence, allowing Penn State to slide up a spot. It received 918 voter points and 3 first place votes.
Despite Penn State’s break, it still boasts the best offense in the country with a 4.87 goal-per-game average. Its defense is good for No. 3, with a 1.87 goals allowed average. It’s killed 92.5 percent of penalties so far this season (62-of-67), making its pk unit the best in the nation. Freshman goalie Peyton Jones’ 1.9726 GAA is No. 6.
The only team ahead of Penn State is Minnesota-Duluth, so obviously it leads the Big Ten, with Ohio State and Minnesota also making the rankings. Penn State is back in action and on the road for the first time in months against Ohio State this weekend. This time, Sabres draft pick Brett Murray is along for the ride.
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When and why did people begin culturing milk into cheese? How does cheesemaking work and how are different kinds of cheese produced? And can I do this at home? Tonight’s event reviews the origins and science of cheese and its place in culinary history, and features a demonstration and tasting of queso fresco, a mild, creamy -soft unaged white cheese. You’ll hear from a former farm boy who grew a company that today supplies cheesemakers around the nation, and learn from a skilled cheesemaker how to make your own at home.
Dave Potter is owner of Dairy Connection, a Madison-based company that supplies cultures, coagulants, flavor enzymes and other cheese- and dairy-making ingredients and equipment to commercial, artisan and farmstead dairies. Marty Schneider is manager of its subsidiary company, GetCulture, an online store, retail outlet and cheesemaking school that caters to home-based hobbyists.
This event is free and open to the public.
Sir, – Tuesday’s Irish Times featured notifications of 24 deaths. I counted three centenarians, five nonagenarians and seven with great-grandchildren.
Does this imply that reading The Irish Times enhances one’s longevity? – Yours, etc,
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April 28 Diana Containerships Inc
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Digital payments and commerce platform Paytm is entering the traditional meal voucher market. In what is being called food wallet by the Noida-based company, it has partnered with about 10 companies where these firms can top up wallets of their employees. This can be claimed for tax sops as per government approved rules, the company said in a statement.
This makes Paytm a direct competitor to companies like Sodexo, Ticket Restaurant, Zeta among others. RBI has also said that all meal-voucher companies must switch over to electronic formats by year-end.
With backing of investors like Alibaba, Paytm could change the status quo in market but much would depend on how many employers it can get on its platform for this business.
According to a senior executive in the company, the meal voucher solution being digital removes hassles of procuring, handling and distributing bulky coupons and cards.
Former ROH Champion Adam Cole has signed a deal with WWE, according to PWInsider. Cole will be working the WWE NXT brand.
No word yet on when Cole will make his NXT debut but he is scheduled to start training at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando this week.
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“We’re going to have to show the same stuff we did last week against BYU, with effort to the ball — everyone is going to have to get to the ball.” Aggies linebacker Derek Larsen said. “The front seven is really going to have to establish a stop-run defense and hopefully, make them one-dimensional. But, they also pass the ball very well. Overall, it’s going to be a big test for our defense.”
Beltrami County Emergency Management says it will likely be Thursday before it can be determined what type of event this was. We are still
Italian Serie A club Fiorentina are to rename their training ground the “Centro Sportivo Davide Astori” in honour of their former captain, who died suddenly at the age of 31 earlier this month.
Astori, who played 289 Serie A matches over 10 seasons and won 14 caps for Italy, died of what authorities said was cardiac arrest in his hotel room ahead of a league game against Udinese.
“We’ve made this decision because that was his home,” Fiorentina president Mario Cognigni told Italian media outlet Mediaset. “He went there every day for training and used to spend time there with his family too.
“We believe that honouring him in this way is the right thing to do so the training ground will now be called Centro Sportivo Davide Astori. We will do it as soon as possible.”
The defender’s death left Italian football in shock and thousands of fans turned out along with players and coaches at his funeral on March 8.
The man suspected to be the shooter who fired at congressmen and aides during practice for a baseball game Wednesday morning was from Belleville. James T. Hodgkinson, 66, lived with his wife on Rolling Hills Lane in Belleville. President Donald Trump announced that Hodgkinson has died.
Members of the Republican Women's Club of Jefferson Parish recently visited the State Capitol in Baton Rouge to attend a Senate Select Committee meeting on women and children, focusing on the raising and fostering of children by single parents. Their hosts were Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser and Gena Gore, president of the Louisiana Federation of Republican Women. Seen here, from left, are Valerie Van Vrancken; Faith Peperone; Debbie Albert, president of the Republican Women's Club of Jefferson Parish; Gore; Barbara Lawler; and Janet Schwary.
Richland County deputies arrested a student after he violently punched a teacher in the face on Wednesday.
* Manchester United draw 1-1 with Swansea City
* Rooney penalty put United ahead
* Superb Sigurdsson freekick brought Swans level in 79th minute
* United injury woes continue with Bailly and Shaw withdrawn
* United are away to Arsenal on May 7, Swansea host Everton on May 6
April 30 MANCHESTER UNITED 1 SWANSEA CITY 1
Manchester United's hopes of a top four finish suffered a blow on Sunday as relegation-threatened Swansea City came back for a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford.
Wayne Rooney put United ahead from the penalty spot on the stroke of halftime after Marcus Rashford was ruled to have been brought down by Swansea keeper Lukasz Fabianski.
But Swansea earned a potentially important point when Gylfi Sigurdsson curled in a magnificent freekick in the 79th minute.
United's injury woes continued to mount however with defenders Luke Shaw and Eric Bailly both taken off during the game. (Reporting by Simon Evans, editing by Pritha Sarkar)
Y108 welcomes Tim McGraw and Faith Hill to Pittsburgh’s PPG Paints Arena on October 12th for their “Soul2Soul The World Tour.” Tickets are on sale now. Click here to buy tickets.
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A Coram teenager stabbed his mother to death during a fight Wednesday morning, Suffolk police said.
Jacob Beechem, 18, was arrested at his home on Steven Place after police said he argued with his mother, Donette Beechem, 47.
Police said Jacob stabbed his mother during the altercation. A medical examiner pronounced the woman dead at the scene, police said.
Jacob Beechem was hurt when he tried to exit the home from a window, police said. He was taken to Stony Brook University Hospital and treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
Beechem has been charged with second-degree murder and will be arraigned at a later date, police said.
SHANGHAI—A highflying Chinese business tycoon whose company owns New York’s Waldorf Astoria hotel was detained in China late last week by authorities who are investigating corruption and trying to curb risky financial behavior.
Wu Xiaohui, who transformed Anbang Insurance Group from a provincial auto insurer into a global deal maker, was detained by a special investigative unit looking at economic crimes, people familiar with the...
Investigators Still Looking For Motive Of Las Vegas Shooter Nearly a week has passed since the worst mass shooting in modern U.S. history and investigators are continuing to look for clues into why the shooter did what he did.
Maci Waldron works on a masterpiece during the CB Chalk Walk this past Saturday adjacent to the Center for the Arts.
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Here is the NFL playoff TV schedule released by the league at the conclusion of Sunday night’s Packers win over the Lions.
Here’s the entire NFL playoff broadcast schedule up through the conference championship games:
Wild Card
Saturday, January 7
AFC: Oakland Raiders at Houston Texans, 4:35 p.m. (ESPN/ABC)
NFC: Detroit Lions at Seattle Seahawks, 8:15 p.m (NBC)
Sunday, January 8
AFC: Miami Dolphins at Pittsburgh Steelers, 1:05 p.m. (CBS)
NFC: New York Giants at Green Bay Packers, 4:40 p.m. (FOX)
Divisional
Saturday, January 14
NFC: TBD at Atlanta Falcons, 4:35 p.m. (FOX)
AFC: TBD at New England Patriots, 8:15 p.m. (CBS)
Sunday, January 15
AFC: TBD at Kansas City Chiefs, 1:05 p.m. (NBC)
NFC: TBD at Dallas Cowboys 4:40 p.m. (FOX)
Championship Games
Sunday, January 22
NFC Championship Game, 3:05 p.m. (FOX)
AFC Championship Game, 6:40 p.m. (CBS)
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Google DeepMind AI Goes On Quake III Killing Spree With Human-Like Skills HotHardware - 20 minutes ago Researchers and computer scientists far and wide are leveraging artificial intelligence for all kinds of tasks, everything from weather prediction and automating dangerous tasks, to finding ...
DeepMind’s AI agents exceed ‘human-level’ gameplay in Quake III The Verge - 5 hours ago AI agents continue to rack up wins in the video game world. Last week, OpenAI’s bots were playing Dota 2; this week, it’s Quake III, with a team of researchers from Google’s ...
Google’s DeepMind AI Trained As A Team To Play Quake III Ubergizmo - 16 hours ago We have in the past seen AI take on human players in a variety of games. However for the most part these are one-on-one matches. However in recent times we’re starting to see how researchers ...
Best Places To Picnic In Sacramento Whether it’s a family picnic or one of those romantic picnics with a special someone, the places on this list will definitely meet all of your picnicking needs and create long-lasting memories.
Guide To Sacramento's 2017 St. Patrick's Day Or EventsThe ways we celebrate the great holiday of St. Patrick's Day. In the greater Sacramento area, we drink and dance and run and even go to school. It's all part of the way we do in Sacto. Read on and explore the fantastically eclectic we shake our shamrocks in Sacramento.
St. Cloud, Minn., police are investigating another incident in which someone sprayed a swastika at North Junior High School. Parents were notified of the incident on Monday, the Star Tribune reported.
“All the ‘-ism’s and ‘-ic’s are alive in St. Cloud,” Phyllis Greenberg, St. Cloud Area Jewish Community board member, told the St. Cloud Times.
How does one arm oneself for a war against street hate?
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TAMPA, Fla. — Police in Florida say an angry dog sent three people to the hospital after one tried to put a sweater on it.
Tampa police say the pit bull mix named Scarface bit a 52-year-old woman who was trying to dress him on Friday and her husband was attacked while trying to pull the dog off of her. Police say the couple’s 22-year-old son was attacked while trying to stop the dog by stabbing it in the neck and head.
The three people escaped the house and left the dog in the backyard.
Police say animal control officers shot it with a tranquilizer gun, but it managed to get back into the house where there were two children present. Police used a bean bag gun and stun gun on the animal before catching it.
UC Berkeley student died Sunday after she fell from a fourth-floor balcony at an apartment building near campus, police said.
The Alameda County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as Kimberly Tze, a 21-year-old Elk Grove resident.
The fall was reported just after midnight in the 2700 block of Dwight Way, across the street from student housing, according to the Berkeley Police Department. Tze had landed on the sidewalk below.
She was taken to a county hospital, where she later died.
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April 20 Ovostar Union NV:
* FY 2016 net profit $22.2 million versus $31.0 million year ago
* FY 2016 revenue $77.7 million versus $75.6 million year ago
* FY 2016 EBITDA $24.1 million versus $34.8 million year ago
* FY 2016 egg production increased by 24 percent year on year to 1.48 billion eggs
* As at Dec. 31, 2016 total flock grew by 16 percent to 7.6 million hens, while laying hens flock increased by 22 percent and reached 6.5 million hens
* Sees that in 2017 export sales will generate over 35 percent of total revenue Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
Today's [Monday's] Carl Albert State College home conference doubleheader against Western Oklahoma State College has been rained out. The twinbill has been rescheduled for 2 p.m. Friday.
A shooting at Harrison Homes leaves one person injured.
Public Information Officer Amy Dotson with Peoria Police says a Shotspotter alert was activated around 11:15 p.m. Tuesday in 2600 block of W. Trewyn.
Officers found a male victim with gunshot wounds. He was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Police do not have any suspects in custody.
An investigation is underway.
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One man is dead and another is injured after a shooting Tuesday afternoon in York, according to city police.
The shooting occurred at about 5 p.m. along the 100 block of East Maple Street, where officers found the 18-year-old victim, police said.
He was taken to the hospital where he later died from his injuries, police said.
A second victim was found at the hospital, who was transported there by a private vehicle.
Investigators said they do not believe the shootings were random acts.
Earlier Tuesday morning, a man was found with a gunshot wound to the head at about 10:50 a.m., near the intersection of Park Street and Park Place, police said.
Police said the victim in morning shooting was targeted.
Police have not said if the morning shooting was related to the most recent ones.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 717-846-1234.
Nunez (hamstring) is set to begin the regular season on the disabled list, Julian McWilliams of The Athletic Bay Area reports.
Despite Nunez's progression, he'll be forced to hit the disabled list -- he was expected to start running bases sometime next week. He's out of options, so the A's will have to decide what to do with the 22-year-old once he is healthy enough to return. It's unclear as to when Nunez will be ready to come off the DL.
“I know from experience, we all try to do too much over the holidays, so I have some easy and delicious ways to keep your family and friends wowed, without knocking yourself out!” Ang, of Eating with Ang.
She stopped in with some delicious ideas for dinners, snacks, and even breakfast using the convenience of Smithfield products. You can learn more in the video above, or check out her recipes for blueberry-sausage pancake muffins, hearty ham mac & cheese, and maple bacon popcorn.
BEIJING: China’s HNA Group said on Wednesday that Wang Jian, a chairman and co-founder, died during a business trip in France on July 3 after a serious injury caused by a fall. HNA, one of China’s most acquisitive conglomerates which has been selling assets to slash debt, said that Wang, 57, suffered a fall in Provence and received medical treatment but did not recover. A police source in France said Wang had died after a 10 meter fall off a wall while trying to take photographs in the village of Bonnieux, near Avignon. “He tried to climb a low wall to see the view and take pictures,” the source said. After failing a first time, Wang took a run up. “He fell over the top and dropped 10 metres.”
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LONGARONE, Italy, April 24 (Reuters) - An eyewear manufacturing joint-venture between Dior-owner LVMH and Italy’s Marcolin could triple its current its production levels over time as its brand portfolio expands.
LVMH has followed in the steps of rival Kering which back in 2014 decided to bring its eyewear business in house to increase control and pocket profit margins till then left to licensees.
The Thelios joint-venture, of which LVMH owns 51 percent, could potentially boost production to 4.5 million pieces a year, three times its current levels, CEO Giovanni Zoppas said.
LVMH Managing Director Antonio Belloni said the group was determined to expand the joint-venture’s current portfolio comprising three brands. (Reporting by Riccardo Bastianello, writing by Valentina Za,)
Fire crews battled a roof fire on Hobson Street, Auckland today.
The fire was located on the upper floor of the four storey Epson House.
A Fire Service spokesman said the fire was in the roof space and air conditioning system.
The building is believed to be empty.
The Fire Service received the call just after midnight where eight crews were deployed to extinguish the fire.
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A biker was arrested on suspicion of drink-driving – after crashing his machine into the back of a police car .
Officers said he was then found to have been almost three-times over the limit when he was breath-tested at a police station.
The Central Motorway Police Group tweeted that he collided with the back of a marked BMW X5.
It happened in Birmingham Road, Great Barr , at around 1.35am.
The tweet said: “Male arrested for drink drive after riding his motorcycle into the rear of one of our marked BMW X5’s.
“Blew 97 at station.”
The legal limit for driving is 35 micrograms of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath.
Ohio State student's killer faces possible death sentence
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Jurors are considering whether the man convicted in the kidnapping, rape and killing of an Ohio State University student should be sentenced to death.
Thirty-year-old Brian Golsby was found guilty last week in the death of 21-year-old Reagan Tokes.
Golsby apologized in court and asked jurors for mercy.
His lawyers argue that his traumatic and difficult childhood shaped his actions and that his life should be spared.
A jury will determine whether he gets a death sentence or a life sentence with or without the possibility of parole.
Tokes' body was found in February 2017 at a park in Grove City, about 10 miles (16 kilometers) southwest of Columbus. Police say they matched Golsby's DNA evidence from Tokes' car.
Rogers County officials say one man is dead and another is injured after a shooting at a New Year's party northeast of Claremore.
The Rogers County Sheriff's Office says deputies responded about 1 a.m. Sunday to the shooting at a residence.
The Claremore Progress reports that according to a sheriff's affidavit, deputies found one victim on the ground near a travel trailer who was pronounced dead at the scene. The second victim suffered gunshot wounds to the chest and leg and was flown to an area hospital.
The affidavit says 23-year-old Michael Munday II of Claremore claimed responsibility for the shootings during a 911 call. The newspaper reports Munday was arrested on complaints of first-degree murder and shooting with intent to kill.
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Serious Crime Branch are continuing to appeal for information about Donegal woman Lu Na McKinney who died during a boating holiday with her family in Fermanagh this year.
Mrs McKinney’s husband, 41 year old, Stephen McKinney with an address at Flax Fields, Convoy has been charged with her murder.
Detective Inspector David McGrory said: “Police are issuing a photograph of Mrs McKinney today in the hope that people will come forward with any information they have about her.
Police are particularly keen to hear from anyone who knew her or anyone who had contact with Mrs McKinney, who lived in Convoy, County Donegal, in the months preceding her death.
An Garda Siochana are working jointly with PSNI to investigate Lu Na’s death and anyone with information can contact either the PSNI on 101 ext 43373, confidential Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111 or AGS at Letterkenny on 00353 749167100 or the AGS Confidential line on 1800 666 111.
TAVARES, Fla. - A Lake County Sheriff's Deputy is in serious condition after a car struck him in central Florida.
The Florida Highway Patrol reports 27-year-old Lake County Deputy Austin Pringle and 22-year-old Cerontae Hodge were standing beside his patrol car on the shoulder of a road early Wednesday when a passing vehicle hit them.
WKMG-TV reported that Pringle, 27, was in stable condition at Orlando Regional Medical Center. Pringle as airlifted to Orlando Regional Medical Center with serious head injuries.
The driver, 53-year-old Kim Johnson told troopers she saw the headlights of the vehicle and slowed down, but didn't know it was a patrol car. Troopers said she was not injured and and alcohol did not play a role in the crash.
The FHP is investigating.
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A viral photo of James Harden falling into fans during Saturday's Game 3 between the Rockets and Timberwolves is being called a work of art.
Houston Rockets guard James Harden fell into the first row in the fourth quarter of game 3. The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Houston Rockets 121-105 at Target Center. #Twolves #NBA #Rockets - Twitter is having some fun with this photo, so I thought I would post it on its own. pic.twitter.com/dlTumEZw6Q — Carlos Gonzalez (@CarlosGphoto) April 22, 2018
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The internet turned the photo into actual art.
So I took that Harden photo and turned it into art. pic.twitter.com/NcJMZaErx4 — Adam Warlock (@Howsito) April 23, 2018
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Muzaffarnagar: In a shameful act, a teenage 14-year-old girl was allegedly gang-raped by two men when she had gone to attend nature’s call in a field near Jogipura village in Uttar Pradesh’s Muzaffarnagar district, police said today.
According to police, the incident took place yesterday and search for the accused is on as one of the accused has been identified as Asif.
In another related incident, police yesterday booked two youths, Nabi Ahmad and Naushad, for allegedly raping a woman at Sedpura village on December 19 last year. The accused, who are absconding, also filmed the crime.
SHO Sanjiv Sharma said the incident came to light the when the victim’s parents discovered that the girl was pregnant after which the complaint was lodged.
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More than 40 schools were evacuated in Moscow on Friday following bomb threats, a trend that has seen a variety of buildings cleared in recent weeks.
“Almost 6,000 people had to be cleared from the schools,” the Interfax news agency reported.
Since the bomb threat began in mid-September, over 100,000 people have been temporarily cleared from buildings across the country.
The perpetrators of the crime target educational institutions, shopping malls, airports, train stations and other public areas.
There have been no reports of any actual bomb being found in any of the cases.
State news agency RIA Novosti reported in September that many of the calls had been traced back to neighbouring Ukraine.
Russia’s relations with Ukraine have plummeted to an all-time low ever since Russia annexed Ukraine’s Southern Crimea region three years ago.
(dpa/NAN)
President Geingob is the only African leader invited to address the United Kingdom's House of Lords, next week.
The president will travel to London on Sunday to attend the two-day event.
On a tremendously choppy day of trading in GBP/USD, Cable rose strongly only to dip back down equally quickly as a day saturated with economic data and event risk provided much for traders to mull over, and ultimately resulted in the pair closing pretty …
Oil giant Saudi Aramco wants to enter into exclusive talks with India to buy a stake in the planned 1.2 million barrels per day (bpd) refinery on the South Asian nation's west coast, India's oil minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Wednesday.
The proposed talks come as Saudi Arabia seeks to secure customers for its oil amidst a global supply glut.
With the 1.2 million bpd refinery, the world's largest, India wants to have a greater say in the global fuel trade, Oil Minister Dharmendra Pradhan told reporters in New Delhi.
The country's top refiner Indian Oil Corporation will initially hold a 50 percent stake in the project, while Hindustan Petroleum Corporation and Bharat Petroleum Corporation will own 25 percent each.
This group of pupils from Horncastle
County Primary were enjoying their
first days of school in 1994.
They were certainly all smiles in this
photograph...so they must have settled in very quickly.
But who are the pupils pictured?
Can you help us name anyone in
this photograph and tell us what they
might be doing now?
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1. Public libraries are funded by the public. 2. They are extensions of government. 3. Governments are explicitly prohibited from facilitating discrimination via their own laws. 4. Libraries can’t EVER offer public space to neo-Nazis. #topoli #onpoli https://t.co/JKdCRoAxcJ
— Warren Kinsella (@kinsellawarren) December 11, 2017
A man is now facing charges after police said he attacked three people with a hammer Friday.
Steven Walker, 47, appeared in court Saturday morning. His bond was set at $100,000.
The incident occurred in the 800 block of Jackson Street, according to an affidavit.
Walker is accused of hitting two people with a hammer, striking them both in the head and causing severe bleeding. Police said he then struck another man with a hammer when that man tried to stop the attack.
Walker then allegedly fled the scene.
He's charged with three counts of felonious assault.
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A flasher is being hunted by transport police after exposing himself to train passengers.
The pervert struck on a Northern service from Colne to Blackpool South at around 7pm on Thursday, May 10.
A public appeal was made this afternoon.
A 50-year-old woman got on the train at Preston, and the man 'then sat in front of her and exposed himself in front of other passengers,' British Transport Police said.
The woman got back off the train and informed station staff at Preston, but the flasher fled the station, the force added.
"Officers would like to speak with the man shown in the CCTV image as he may have information which could help the investigation," a statement said.
"If you recognise him, or have any information that could assist us with our enquiries, please call 0800 40 50 40 or text 61016 quoting log reference 595 of 10 May."
DUBAI, April 3 Mashreq, Dubai's third-biggest bank by assets, said on Monday that Nabeel Waheed will take over from John Iossifidis as head of corporate and investment banking.
Waheed is currently Mashreq's head of treasury and capital markets.
Iossifidis, who has been at Mashreq since 2009, is leaving to pursue other opportunities, the bank said.
Iossifidis is set to become chief executive of Dubai's Noor Bank, three banking sources told Reuters. (Reporting by Hadeel Al Sayegh and Tom Arnold; editing by Jason Neely)
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — The Veterans Affairs Department has downgraded the complexity level of its Cheyenne hospital to its lowest level, prompting the state’s congressional delegation to demand an explanation.
The Wyoming Tribune Eagle reported Saturday the VA Medical Center in Cheyenne is now rated at Level 3, indicating it has the lowest level of patient complexity and little or no teaching and research.
It had been Level 2.
The state’s three-member congressional delegation wrote VA Secretary David Shulkin Jan. 26, saying they weren’t consulted about the change and expressing concern that the hospital’s services and funding would be reduced.
Cheyenne VA Medical Center Director Paul Roberts said the rating has no affect on patient care or services.
He said it would affect pay rates for new executives, but current employees’ pay won’t changed.
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New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday drives on Phoenix Suns guard Eric Bledsoe in the first quarter during an NBA basketball game, Monday, Feb. 13, 2017, in Phoenix. The New Orleans Pelicans haven't had much success when they wear their all-red uniforms and also when they are trailing entering the fourth quarter.
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(Reuters) - Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant on Monday signed the strictest abortion law in the United States, a measure that bans the procedure after 15 weeks of gestation, a lawmaker said.
FILE PHOTO: Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant, arrives at B.B. King's funeral in Indianola, Mississippi, U.S., May 30, 2015. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo
Bryant, a Republican, signed the bill at his office at the Capitol, Republican Joey Fillingane, who introduced the measure in the state Senate, said by telephone.
Last year a baby girl and a baby boy were born this way in San Diego (Photo: AP)
San Diego: For the second straight year, twins in San Diego are getting attention because, though born just minutes apart, one has a birthday in 2016 and one in 2017.
KFMB-TV reports the twin girls were born at Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns.
One girl arrived at 11:56 p.m. on Dec. 31, and the other came on Jan. 1, 2017 at midnight. The family was not available for comment.
Last year, a baby girl and boy arrived one minute before and two minutes after the New Year at San Diego Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center.
JERUSALEM: The Israeli government said on Tuesday it was abandoning a plan to forcibly deport African migrants who had entered the country illegally.
The government, which had been working on a plan to deport thousands of mostly Eritrean and Sudanese men to a third country against their will, said in a written response to the Supreme Court that it was no longer pursuing that option.
Israel's immigration authority will continue to find options to deport migrants voluntarily, but their forced removal "is no longer on the agenda," the government said.
(Reporting by Ari Rabinovitch, Editing by Stephen Farrell)
Iran will be organizing a joint symposium on nanomedicine and biotechnology together with China at Sahand University of Technology in Tabriz.
The symposium is scheduled for April 16-19, 2018 at Sahand University of Technology in Tabriz. A number of top researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences will take part in the event, Mehr News Agency reported.
During the symposium, the prominent researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences will deliver lectures on a variety of topics, including applied nanoparticles for tumor imaging, advanced imaging of fluorescence in the body, hydrogels for wound or injury treatment, biotechnological application of nanoparticles, and accurate nanomedicine design for tumor control.
LOS ANGELES • Netflix has scored another coup, luring Shonda Rhimes away from a 15-year relationship with ABC Studios that produced hits such as Grey's Anatomy and Scandal.
The Wall Street Journal, which first reported the news, estimates that Netflix will pay her US$10 million (S$13.6 million) a year to come up with a new slate of hit shows.
"Shonda Rhimes is one of the greatest storytellers in the history of television," said Mr Ted Sarandos, Netflix's chief content officer.
"Her work is gripping, inventive, pulse-pounding, heart-stopping, taboo-breaking television at its best."
Netflix is in a race to create original content with the likes of Amazon, which recently tied up with Robert Kirkman, creator of The Walking Dead, reported NBC News.
Netflix has a deal with filmmakers Joel and Ethan Coen to do a series and has acquired comics company Millarworld. The latter move opens up a world of new superheroes to tap on.
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In San Diego county, many children would go hungry every weekend—if not for the Food 4 Kids Backpack Program. Every Friday, the program discreetly provides over 1700 local kids with food at school to last them until Monday.
Now on behalf of the Food 4 Kids Backpack Program, ENERGY 103.7 and Molina Healthcare are asking for your help. Please donate money to the San Diego Food Bank, or donate time to pitch in with loading the backpacks. Together, we can help local children get enough to eat.
A note about Molina: Over 35 years ago, the organization began as a neighborhood clinic with the goal of bringing quality care to those who need it most. Today Molina is a national health care company—but still works hard to nourish the communities we serve.
For details about donating to the Food 4 Kids Backpack Program, please go to MolinaHealthcare.com.
Woh sirf ek Cricketer nahi,
Duniya hai Meri !
aur bahuton ki.
Many more happy returns of the day to a man who could stop time in India (literally) .Thank you for making the Cricket Bat such a great weapon, which later many like me could also use. #HappyBirthdaySachin pic.twitter.com/TVtpaxSiJz
ATLANTA (AP) — Two Atlanta men have been sentenced for illegally buying and trafficking at least three dozen guns from Georgia to Trinidad and Tobago.
The U.S. attorney's office in Atlanta says Errol Alfred, known as "Major," was sentenced Thursday to five years in prison. Kerry Fernandez, known as "Trini," was sentenced April 19 to two years and three months.
Both had previously pleaded guilty to charges including conspiring to smuggle firearms out of the U.S.
Prosecutors say between August 2013 and September 2014, Alfred and Fernandez used straw buyers to buy guns. Alfred then hid the guns in shipping barrels to smuggle them to Trinidad, where they were sold.
A third man, Jordan Dunham, in April got six months in prison for illegally purchasing some of the guns the two men shipped.
Davis (concussion) was listed as a full participant on Monday's injury report.
Davis exited Sunday's victory over the Jets to be evaluated for a concussion, but he seems to be in the clear since the Broncos' listed him as a full participant for Monday's walk-through.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - HOFSETH BIOCARE ASA:
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* TOR ERIK S. ANDERSEN HAS CHOSEN TO LEAVE HIS POSITION AS CEO OF HBC
* CHAIRMAN OF BOARD, ROGER HOFSETH, ENTERS POSITION AS CEO FROM TODAY'S DATE Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
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The Denver Broncos tried to help whoever ends up being their starting quarterback this year by grabbing the undersized but explosive Carlos Henderson in the 2017 NFL draft.
But the former Louisiana Tech star is already dealing with an injury, having suffered a torn ligament in his left thumb.
Following surgery to repair the damage on Sunday, Henderson is considered “day-to-day” for the time being, per Nicki Jhabvala of the Denver Post:
Joseph said rookie WR Carlos Henderson had torn ligament in left thumb. Had surgery Sunday. Is day to day. — Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) August 14, 2017
Henderson but up big numbers for the Bulldogs as both a pass-catcher and a return specialist before the Broncos selected him in the third round at No. 82 overall. If he can return to full strength, Henderson should be the favorite to lock down the No. 3 receiver spot for Denver heading into Week 1.
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) _ A St. Paul police officer has helped preserve a 1-year-old's handprint on a pane of glass to comfort a grieving grandmother.
Reports say Shari Wagner's grandson, Abraham Flynn, was struck and killed by a van in April. Wagner says she recently noticed the handprint when sunlight struck a wood and glass display case in her living room.
Wagner feared that the handprint would disappear. Officer Mark Lundquist arrived at her home Monday morning to preserve it. Lundquist was able to preserve the images using forensic techniques, allowing the family to keep a part of Abraham.
In case you didn't know, the Big Show and Braun Strowman are both really big.
So when almost 1,000 pounds of mass collides with the mat, bad things will happen, as witnessed on Monday night's "Raw."
The impact of two colossal Superstars leads to one INSANE ring collapse in our main event! @BraunStrowman @WWETheBigShow #RAW pic.twitter.com/bb1WvDRXGZ — WWE (@WWE) April 18, 2017
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Strowman, 6-8 and 385 pounds, delivered a superplex to the 7-0, 383-pound Big Show. That's a lot of beef.
But, this isn't the first time we've seen this, and interestingly enough, all three spots have involved the Big Show.
First, Brock Lesnar and Big Show broke the ring (and the internet) in 2004.
In 2011, it was Mark Henry and Big Show.
Well, three times in 15 years isn't so bad in wrestling terms. Three-month rule and all.
CANTON, Ohio (WHBC) – The longtime swimming coach at McKinley High School will no longer teach or coach, and he must spend a few days in jail.
This was part of the plea deal that 57-year-old Sam Seiple of Jackson Township agreed to Monday morning.
His sentence in Stark County Common Pleas Court also includes a requirement to register as a sex offender for 15 years.
Seiple admitted in a court document that he engaged in sex acts with a then-16- and 17-year-old girl in 2014 and 2015.
Stella Louise Flatt, 73, of South Roxana, died Monday, Aug. 14, 2017, at Integrity Healthcare of Wood River.
Visitation will be 4 p.m. until service at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 16, at Marks Mortuary in Wood River.
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Attorney Spencer Calahan is planning to build a new office in downtown Baton Rouge. (Rendering by GraceHebert Architects)
Spencer Calahan has begun work to build a new five-story office building in downtown Baton Rouge near the Pastime Restaurant at 252 South Blvd. that will cost the attorney between $8.5 million and $9 million.
GraceHebert Architects is designing the building, which will be located at the corner of South Boulevard and St. Louis Street. There will be two levels of parking, three levels of offices and a helicopter pad on the roof.“We want something classy, we want something tasteful,” Calahan said at this morning’s Downtown Development District meeting.
Work crews have already started demolishing a number of aging houses on the site, and construction of the building is set to begin this summer. Calahan expects the building to be completed about 14 months after ground is broken.
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WOODBRIDGE, Va. -- Washington Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg struck out five and allowed three hits and one walk in a rehab start for the Class A Potomac Nationals.
Facing the Salem Red Sox, Strasburg showcased good command of his fastball and good movement on his curveball as he allowed one earned run.
The plan was for Strasburg to throw about 75 pitches in five innings.
Strasburg has been on the disabled list with a nerve impingement in his right elbow since July 27. He left two innings into his last start on July 23 at Arizona and has been working to get back since.
The 29-year-old is 10-3 with a 3.25 ERA and 141 strikeouts in 20 games this season.
Feb 13 (Reuters) -
* Teva said to weigh options for branded generics to reduce debt - Bloomberg, citing sources
* Business could be valued at several billion dollars, and Teva may also consider spinning off the unit - Bloomberg, citing sources
* Teva's primary focus is finding a new chief executive officer after Erez Vigodman stepped down suddenly earlier this month - Bloomberg,citing source
* Teva may also opt to sell other non-core assets, such as its active pharmaceutical ingredients business - Bloomberg citing sources
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Six people are now believed to have died when a bridge collapsed in the US State of Florida.
Miss Thursday night's Harvest Moon?
A timelapse video offers the opportunity to watch it rising.
Mike Cohea, a photographer based in Rhode Island, captured the moon as it rose behind Old Scituate Lighthouse in Scituate, Massachusetts.
The Harvest Moon is the full moon that falls closest to the autumnal equinox. It occurs anywhere from two weeks before to two weeks after the start of fall.
Fleeing from conflict in their home country, Yemenis students bring the spirit of soccer to Melvindale.
EFSF ups tap size to round off second quarter The European Financial Stability Facility wrapped up its second quarter funding on Tuesday with a larger than planned tap of its May 2047 bonds.
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In a scathing new video, Arnold Schwarzenegger rails against the 115th United States Congress. The former republican governor of California goes after approval ratings and gerrymandering in an impassioned minute and a half speech posted by ATTN:.
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Schwarzenegger begins, “Here are some of the things that are more popular than Congress: hemorrhoids, Nickelback, traffic jams, root canals, colonoscopies, herpes. Even herpes, they couldn’t beat herpes in the polls.”
.@Schwarzenegger big fans. Approval rate this: Batman & Robin. Please leave us out of your future wisdom drops. Danke Shön Herr Governator. — Nickelback (@Nickelback) February 14, 2017
Not ones to back down from a fight, Nickelback responded to the The Terminator star on Twitter.
In the end, it seems that all parties involved agreed on their mutual distaste for a corrupt political system.
DETROIT (AP) – Foster Loyer, a High School Senior from Clarkston, was awarded the 2018 Hal Schram Mr. Basketball award by the Basketball Association of Michigan, getting twice as many first-place votes as any other candidate.
Loyer, a 6-foot point guard, has signed with Michigan State. He will join a backcourt with 2016 Mr. Basketball winner Cassius Winston.
East Lansing's Brandon Johns and David DeJulius of Detroit East English's Village were second and third in the voting. Johns and DeJulius have signed with Michigan.
Loyer is averaging 27 points, seven assists, four rebounds and three steals for Clarkston, which will face Flint Carman-Ainsworth in the state quarterfinals on Tuesday.
While the Blue Angels were flying overhead, bluegrass music was playing on the ground in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park.Hardly Strictly Bluegrass brings thousands of people to the city each year for a weekend of stellar music and intriguing company.Watch the video in the player above for the full story.
Notre Dame has offered more than 100 prospects in the class of 2019, but the evaluation process isn’t over.
The Irish coaching staff is still hard at work watching film and evaluating potential offers candidates, including Detroit Cass Tech three-star athlete Jalen Graham.
Graham plays mainly defensive back for Cass Tech and said he’s heard from defensive backs coach Todd Lyght on a few occasions.
“He seems like a cool guy and he’s open to talking with me,” Graham said. “I talk to him every few weeks and he’s a down to earth guy.”
Graham said he grew up watching Notre Dame, and has had his eye on the Irish program for a long time.
“I know it’s a winning program,” Graham said. “With Coach Lyght’s resume, I know he knows what he’s talking about.”
Last season, Graham visited Notre Dame with several of his Cass Tech teammates and the three-star said he’s a big fan of the vibe in South Bend.
As Donald Trump prepares to take office as U.S. president, another celebrity turned politician is about to take over his "Apprentice" TV show hot seat, and is hoping for higher ratings. Arnold Schwarzenegger, the "Terminator" movie star who served two terms as California governor, promises a more humorous touch on "The New Celebrity Apprentice," starting on Jan. 2 on NBC with a new round of stars taking on business-related challenges.
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Expect USD-INR to trade within 64.35-64.55 range: Bhaskar Panda
The 10-year benchmark yield is expected to trade within 6.84-6.87 percent today, says Bhaskar Panda of HDFC Bank.
Bhaskar Panda of HDFC Bank said, "On the downside, 64.30/dollar is getting protected. Selling pressure also comes in while the pair rally. Today USD-INR pair is expected to trade within a range of 64.35-64.55/dollar after opening around 64.45/dollar."
In December, the Army coaching staff picked up another Rivals 3-star player, although Cameron Jones’ commitment was not publicly announced at the time.However, on National Signing Day, all the bell...
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn arrived in Reading to discuss homelessness on Monday, August 14.
The Labour MP has returned to the town three months after his rally at Rivermead Leisure Complex to meet members of Reading charity Launchpad.
Mr Corbyn and charity bosses are expected to talk about what can be done to tackle the growing problem of homelessness in the town and how to help people who are forced to sleep on the streets.
His visit comes less than two months after Government figures revealed that Reading has one of the highest rates of homelessness in the country.
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Independent Events is a local event planning company that collected Toys for Tots at a recent event! Owner Jennifer Pasquini and Director of Marketing Danielle Kiendzior shared more about their company and about their toy collection.
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AURORA, Colo. — A suspect is being sought after a juvenile was forcibly held up and robbed at a 7-Eleven store, the Aurora Police Department said Monday.
The suspect is only known as “Tank” by police. He is alleged to have taken the boy’s iPhone and $40 in cash at the store at 14593 E. Mississippi Ave. Police did not say when the incident happened.
Anyone with information or who can identify “Tank” is asked to call police at 303-739-6011, email ewhite@auroragov.org or call Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867.
April 12 Delta Air Lines Inc on Wednesday reported a 36.3 percent decline in quarterly profit and forecast passenger unit revenue, a closely watched metric, to increase 1-3 percent in the second quarter.
The company's net income fell to $603 million, or 82 cents per share, in the first quarter ended March 31, from $946 million, or $1.21 per share, a year earlier.
On an adjusted basis, the No. 2 U.S. airline by passenger traffic earned 77 cents per share.
Total operating revenue fell 1.1 percent to $9.15 billion.
Delta said its passenger unit revenue - which compares sales with flight capacity - dropped 0.5 percent. (Reporting by Ankit Ajmera in Bengaluru; Editing by Maju Samuel)
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DULUTH, Minn. (AP) — Officials say the expected departures of six vessels this week will mark the star of the 2018 commercial shipping season in the Twin Ports of Duluth, Minnesota, and Superior, Wisconsin.
The Duluth Seaway Port Authority says departure times are hard to pinpoint, but the first two vessels plan to leave their winter berths on Tuesday. They include a tug, as well as a freighter that will head for Two Harbors to load iron ore. Four other ore boats are expected to leave Thursday and Friday.
Once loaded, the ore boats will proceed across Lake Superior toward Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, to await the opening of the Soo Locks at 12:01 a.m. on Sunday. Duluth-Superior could see its first arrivals a day or two later, depending on ice conditions.
Body Retreat Theraputic Massage and Wade Dental Ceramics, both located at 511 South Washington St. at left in photo, have requested the city amend its zoning ordinance to prohibit smokers/cookers from being placed in the front or within 100 feet of any adjacent commercial building in the Washington Street Commercial Corridor. A new restaurant is planned at the building on the right at 606 High Street.
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Nitesh Tiwari’s directorial venture Dangal has crossed the 500 crore benchmark at the worldwide box office.
After grossing 378.65 crores (nett. 270.47 crores) at the domestic market, the film has also grossed 139.42 crores at the overseas box office.
Dangal now stands with a global total of 518.07 crores. It is currently the 5th highest worldwide grosser of all time.
This biographical sports drama will soon surpass the worldwide collections of Dhoom 3 (542 crores) to grab the 4th position in the list.
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MEDFORD, NY — Three people were killed in a multi-vehicle crash Monday afternoon, police said.
Dominick Lopez, 20, lost control of his vehicle and crossed the double yellow line on Station Road in Medford around 4:25 p.m., A Suffolk County Police Department spokesperson. His Honda struck a Nissan Pathfinder.
Lopez and his passenger, 23-year-old Derek Buffa, were ejected from the car and died at the scene, police said.
Aida Cardenas, 67, was also killed in the collision. She was a passenger in the back of the Nissan. She was rushed to the hospital, but Cardenas did not survive her injuries.
Four other passengers in the Nissan – including two children – were treated for non-life-threatening injuries, police officials said. The driver – 41-year-old Hugo Atiencia – and his 33-year-old wife were in the front of the car. The couple’s 1-year-old son and an 11-year-old son were in the back of the car.
Both vehicles were impounded for safety checks.
Marcus Hutchins appeared in court in Wisconsin over malware allegations.
Computer expert Marcus Hutchins has pleaded not guilty. AP
The "hero" computer expert who halted the WannaCry cyber attack which crippled the NHS has pleaded not guilty to charges that he created another malware programme which harvests bank details.
Marcus Hutchins, 23, appeared in court in Wisconsin after being charged with writing and selling the code used in the so-called Kronos attack.
Earlier in August, the US Department of Justice said Hutchins had been charged with one count of conspiracy to commit computer fraud and abuse, three counts of distributing and advertising an electronic communication interception device, one count of endeavouring to intercept electronic communications, and one count of attempting to access a computer without authorisation.
Hutchins from Ilfracombe, Devon, has been granted computer access while his case is pending.
SAN ANTONIO (AP) – Authorities say an off-duty San Antonio police officer was shot six times in a suspected road-rage incident with another driver. Police Chief William McManus says the officer was in his personal vehicle when he and another driver pulled off into a parking lot near Interstate 10 West on Tuesday night. McManus says the other driver accused the officer of cutting him off, and then opened fire on the officer. The police chief says the officer retrieved a handgun from his vehicle and returned fire, hitting the other driver and a passenger in the other vehicle. McManus says the officer, who is an 11-year veteran of the department, is in critical but stable condition. The other driver is in stable condition while the passenger suffered a graze wound.
The PGA Tour on Monday said it has suspended Australian Mark Hensby for one year for violating the sport's anti-doping policy.
The 46-year-old had failed to provide a drug testing sample, the PGA said in a statement, adding that it would not be making any additional comments on the suspension.
He will be eligible to return on October 26, 2018, one year after the date of the violation.
The veteran has one PGA Tour win to his name, the 2004 John Deere Classic, to go with a win at the 2005 Scandinavian Masters on the European Tour and three Web.com Tour victories.
The Melbourne native has battled injuries since being hurt in a car accident in 2006 and has undergone three shoulder surgeries.
Finn (played by Joe Gill) has been firmly on his mother Emma’s (Gillian Kearney) side until tonight’s bombshell, even after his brother Ross (Michael Parr) kept pushing for him to realise something wasn’t right with her version of events.
Finn had gone to clean up their old family home and expected his distraught mother to stay behind, but when he found her there unexpectedly the pieces began to fall into place and he found a deeply incriminating note in her jacket that read: “I do…NOT!”
Emma had fought to remain in control as the memories of what she did to her husband came back to haunt her through flashbacks, but as she continued to lie to Finn she didn’t bank on him becoming suspicious of her behaviour.
After the youngest Barton asked her if she was ok, Emma replied calmly: “It was therapeutic really, facing up to things. I’ve been avoiding it all for too long.
(CNN) Polar bears are starving and could face extinction faster than previously thought, according to a new study.
Published Thursday in the journal Science , the study was conducted by researchers who fixed collars on nine bears and recorded their activity levels for up to 11 days. They found that the Arctic creatures were suffering an extreme shortage of food.
As a result of climate change, the sea ice in the Arctic is melting and forcing the bears to travel further and use more energy to catch their prey.
The three-year study conducted by the US Geological Survey and University of California, Santa Cruz, found that the Arctic predators are moving 1.6 times more than previous studies have reported. That increased movement in the search for food leaves them shorter on the calories they need.
"The purpose was to get a better understanding of what the changes in sea levels are and how they are impacting the polar bears," Anthony Pagano, a lead researcher in the study, told CNN.
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Fête du Bordeaux is a worldwide tour by some of Bordeaux elite winemakers, showcasing the brand new vintage, in this case, 2015, which is projected to be one of the best ever. Rarely does this event travel to smaller US cities, but Lake Park Bistro earned the right to host the dinner again for 2017 after a successful event in 2010!
Corporate Executive Chef and James-Beard award winner, Adam Siegel crafted this dinner to consist of six courses and 16 wines! We will have champagne and passed hors d’oeuvres, seven wines from the fabulous new 2015 vintage, six older wines, and sauternes for dessert.
Price: $245 per person, plus tax and gratuity
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CLEVELAND, Ohio -- MLB has announced game times for the remainder of the AL Division Series between the Indians and Yankees.
Game 3 and Game 4, if necessary, will be played at 7:38 p.m. and 7:08 p.m. Sunday and Monday at Yankee Stadium. Game 5, if necessary, will be played Wednesday at 8:08 p.m.
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N'awlins ain't N'awlins without its music. Come for a taste of that classic New Orleans jazz as Live at the Guthrie and the Dakota Jazz Club host Irma Thomas ("Soul Queen of New Orleans"), the Blind Boys of Alabama, and the Preservation Hall Legacy Quintet. Skip the $200 plane ticket to Louisiana and let these artists bring New Orleans' French Quarter to you.
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A woman who attacked a high school classmate in Lincoln more than three years ago has waived a preliminary hearing to determine whether she violated her probation in the case.
19-year-old Sarah Piccolo appeared in Lancaster County District Court on Tuesday. Prosecutors are seeking to have her five-year probation sentence revoked after she was charged with arson late last year in an Omaha case. Police in Omaha say Piccolo set a fire in a Metropolitan Community College bathroom on Nov. 5. That case is pending a mental health evaluation for Piccolo.
If she’s found guilty of violating probation, she could get up to 20 years in prison for the 2013 stabbing of a Pius X classmate in a bathroom of the school.
Barcelona, Spain: Airport delays and tourism protests as Civil Guard called in
Holidaymakers were blighted by horrendous queues over the weekend when some were told to line up for four hours at El Prat Airport.
Planes were taking off half-empty, according to Britsh travellers, as scores of families missed their flights.
Controls in the Catalan capital have now been taken over by the Civil Guard as the security staff strike rolls on.
The Government has deployed Civil Guard personnel resulting in queues returning to “normal”.
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Kerry Kennedy, author, advocate for women’s rights, human rights and social justice, joins Justin to discuss the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center‘s Midwest debut of “Speak Truth to Power,” a major photographic exhibition based on her book, “Speak Truth to Power: Human Rights Defenders Who Are Changing Our World,” which highlights nearly 50 activists and urges visitors to #TAKEASTAND against current human rights violations.
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Kwos Saturday Open Air live with Dr. Greg Luetkemeyer now at the American Legion with Hal Dulle. Join us for the Navy Club Fundraiser Chili Cookoff at 11a.m.
RB2’s DJs Sly and Gouveia will headline the Little Black Dress Party at Thapama Pleasure Island this Saturday.
The annual event will also feature locals Mr Cue and The Dude on the ones and Twos.
The Little Black Dress Party adds to the many lifestyle events hosted at Pleasure Island following the success of the Happy Hour After Party and a traditional themed Independence day celebrations by Africa Wax Prints.
Ladies are as usual expected to turn up rocking their little black numbers to welcome Spring in the spaghetti city.
British Prime Minister Theresa May, who is expected to start the divorce proceeding with the EU before the end of March, has said she wants to guarantee the rights of EU citizens who are already living in Britain.
But uncertainty over what that would entail and whether visa restrictions would be enforced is also prompting some EU nationals in the UK to consider relocating. Almost one in three British employers surveyed by the CIPD say they have evidence that the EU nationals they employ have looked to leave their organisation and/or Britain in 2017. The issue of immigration was at the heart of the EU referendum campaign last year in which 52 per cent voted for Britain to leave the European Union.
It all began with a phone call. Last year, David Cooley, the longtime CEO of the Abbey, received a ring from E! - the network known for its reality content, most notably Keeping Up With the Karshadians.
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VAN VLECK, Texas (AP) — Residents of a coastal area southwest of Houston are cleaning up debris after at least six tornadoes left a swath of damaged buildings.
Among the homes destroyed was one where a woman inside held tightly to her two young children.
Anthony Ovesny told KPRC-TV in Houston that his wife, Ashlie Ovesny, was home Tuesday with their children, ages 1 and 3, when a tornado touched down in Van Vleck.
The tornado flipped their mobile home and turned it to rubble. Neighbors pulled Ashlie Ovesny and the children from the debris. She's recovering after having surgery for fractures. The children had minor injuries.
The tornado was rated an EF1, with winds of 86 to 110 mph.
An EF2 tornado with winds of 111 to 135 mph damaged subdivisions closer to Houston.
FILE - In this Nov. 11, 2017 file photo, some 30 protesters gather outside of the Berkshire Museum in Pittsfield, Mass., holding signs bearing pleas to "save the art" and thanking Attorney General Maura Healey for her office's last minute appeals court filing that was successful in delaying the first sale of 40 works of art, including two by Norman Rockwell. The intensifying legal tussle over whether the museum should be allowed to auction the 40 works of art has raised questions about when, if ever, it's appropriate to unload the collection. The Berkshire Eagle via AP, File Stephanie Zollshan
President of France, Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday night commended an 11-year-old boy, simply identified as Kazeem for his incredible talent.
The young boy stole the heart of the French leader after he made a live portrait of him in two hours.
Macron made this known after his visit to the Afrika Shrine on Tuesday.
Macron, stunned by the portrait took to his verified social media pages writing: “Very touched, congratulations to this young boy!”
So far, President Macron on his visit to Nigeria had a bilateral meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari, visited Fela’s shrine and discussed with some Nigerian youths, whom he urged to actively take part in politics.
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Although the focus is on the golf at the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open Championship this week, it was still hard not to miss England's dramatic penalty shoot-out win over Colombia on Tuesday night.
Not everyone at Ballyliffin Golf Club may be as euphoric about an England success in Europe as those across the sheugh on the mainland.
But Irish Open host Rory McIlroy dealt with the question diplomatically on Wednesday.
With a long history as both leader and sideman in Denver, jazz guitarist AL FERGUSON has absorbed lessons from the great jazz guitar stylists of the past fifty years. You’ll hear hints of Johnny Smith and Barney Kessel in his playing, plenty of Wes Montgomery and Joe Pass, blues influences of Billy Butler and Kenny Burrell, plus the spare sophistication of Jim Hall. Derivative? “Of course, aren’t we all,” says Al. “We find our own way by learning from the masters.” If you like classic jazz guitar, join us for food and drink as we welcome the AL FERGUSON TRIO at La Cour.
We believe Live Jazz should be as accessible as possible. As always there is no cover charge.
New Delhi: Finnish start-up HMD Global, which owns the Nokia brand, on Monday announced the release of 'Nokia 5' smartphone in India.
It will be available in retail stores at Rs 12,499 from August 15.
The smartphone features a 5.2-inch IPS HD display with Corning Gorilla Glass, 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage which can be expanded upto 128GB with microSD card.
"People today want something that fits in the palm of their hands and they want something that will go the distance. 'Nokia 5' is the ultimate pocketable phone at 5.2 inches with a very unique design," Ajey Mehta, Vice-President, HMD Global India, said in a statement.
The phone sports a 13MP rear camera with dual flash which has been optimised for all light conditions and 8MP front camera for selfies. Running on Android 7.1.1 Nougat, the device is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 mobile platform. Equipped with a 3000mAh battery, 'Nokia 5' comes with biometric fingerprint authentication feature.
A Georgia sheriff said officers were "desperate... . This photo provided by the Elbert County Sheriff's Office taken on Oct. 13, 2015 shows inmate Ricky Dubose.
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A manufacturing credit union that opened its doors in 1948 with just $12,776 in assets is celebrating reaching the $2 billion-asset mark.
American Heritage Credit Union began as Budd Workers Credit Federal Credit Union before it changed its name in 1987. Since then, the business and manufacturing landscape has changed and American Heritage CU has expanded its field of membership.
A double whammy of classic ’80s music will take over the Special Events Center at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino when Eddie Money and Starship featuring Mickey Thomas perform on Friday, March 2.
Money is known for his radio staples, including “Two Tickets to Paradise,” “Shakin’,” “Baby Hold On,” “Think I’m In Love” and “Take Me Home Tonight” with Ronnie Spector.
Thomas sang on the Starship hits “Sara,” “We Built This City” and “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now” from the cult classic “Mannequin.”
8 p.m. Friday, March 2, Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio. $39-$59. 760-342-5000, fantasyspringsresort.com.
When the people of Colorado voted in 2012 to legalize recreational marijuana, they instantly transformed their governor, John Hickenlooper, into America's most reluctant pot pioneer. Citing various risks, the rangy Democrat warned Coloradans not to " break out the Cheetos or Goldfish too quickly ."
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May 3 Square Inc, the payments company co-founded by Twitter Inc Chief Executive Jack Dorsey, reported a smaller quarterly loss on Wednesday, as customers processed more transactions through its network.
The company said net loss narrowed to $15.1 million, or 4 cents per share, in the first quarter ended March 31, from $96.8 million, or 29 cents per share, a year earlier. (bit.ly/2pIUjea)
Net revenue rose to $461.6 million from $379.3 million.
Square facilitates payments between businesses and customers by using a credit card reader that turns any cellphone into a payment terminal. (Reporting by Sruthi Shankar in Bengaluru; Editing by Sai Sachin Ravikumar)
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NeNe Leakes is back.
The reality star announced via social media Wednesday that she’ll be returning for the upcoming 10th season of Bravo’s “Real Housewives of Atlanta.”
“It’s been a long process but we’ve finally reached an agreement!” Leakes, 49, wrote. “All hail the Queen for season 10 of #RHOA @bravotv #thethreatisback.”
Leakes departed “RHOA” after the series’ seventh season but made an appearance in its eighth. She did not appear on Season 9.
Earlier this year, rumors swarmed that Leakes and former co-star Kim Zolciak could return to the Atlanta installment. Zolciak is returning for a limited role, TMZ reported, while Leakes will return in a full-time capacity.
The Cumberland County Women's Hall of Fame will welcome two more members this year during its annual gala to be held in April. This year's inductees are longtime teacher and environmentalist Sue "Sioux" Fenili, and Vineland School District Superintendent Dr. Mary Gruccio.
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Baker Hughes on Friday reported that the number of active U.S. rigs drilling for oil fell by 2 to 748 this week after posting a climb of 6 rigs last week. The total active U.S. rig count, which includes oil and natural-gas rigs, also declined by 4 to 936, according to Baker Hughes. November West Texas Intermediate crude was down $1.50, or 3%, from Thursday to $49.29 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange, up from the $49.25 it traded at before the data.
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The YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka is opening its doors to residents in the area with a free Family Day open house on Feb. 20. Gyms and swimming pools at all eight locations in the region will be open along with specific activities taking place in branches. The Orillia YMCA is offering crafts for kids, mad science, family Zumba. The Barrie YMCA will have child and youth boxing, high-energy hip-hop dancing, as well as aquatics and basketball programs. The Collingwood YMCA will have its Annual Family Jam, including family swim, sports and drop-in basketball. For more information on activities at branches across the region visit, ymcaofsimcoemuskoka.ca/family-day.
Aamir Khan’s Dangal has managed to show superb growth on its 2nd Sunday (1st January) and crossed the benchmark of 250 crores at the box office within 10 Days.
This biographical sports drama has raked in 31.37 crores yesterday and now stands with a total of 270.47 crores at the Box Office.
Dangal is all set to cross the 300 crore mark by its 2nd week at the domestic market.
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the film also stars Sakshi Tanwar, Sanya Malhotra and Fatima Sana Shaikh in key roles.
INTRUST BANK ARENA, Wichita, Kan.— A member of the Marine team, and Air Force team chase after a puck during an inter-service exhibition hockey game, February 11, 2017. The Air Force team won 9 to 4. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Debrah Sanders, 366th MPAD)
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Gold demand is not being impacted by rising bitcoin prices, Goldman Sachs’ Jeffrey Currie argues. Some analysts have suggested that gold prices — which have dropped significantly in recent months — are falling because of bitcoin. However “there is no …
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CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — An influential Australian opposition lawmaker under fire over his close links to wealthy Chinese political donors has announced he is quitting the Senate for the good of his party as the government moves against foreign interference in politics.
Sam Dastyari announced on Tuesday that he would quit as a senator for the center-left Labor Party before Parliament next sits in February. Cabinet Minister Peter Dutton had criticized Dastyari for his links to China.
Dastyari has been at the center of government complaints of foreign interference in Australian politics, accusation that have raised the ire of Beijing.
Labor has accused the government of tapping into community "China-phobia" to attack Dastyari.
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The government has announced that Australia will ban foreign interference in its politics either through espionage or financial donations.
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Mike Gardner is a rising young star on the comedy circuit! Gardner just released his second DVD Special “Better Than a Real Job”. His edgy autobiographical humor will take you on a roller coaster ride of subjects from his Redneck Mother and growing up with 6-sisters… to his celebrity run-ins during his previous life as a prestigious country club golf pro. You’ve seen him on MTV, FOX, WGN, and you’ve heard him on the nationally syndicated Bob & Tom Show, and Sirius XM Radio.
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Anthony Wilcox, 21, of Lakewood, was arrested about 1:35 p.m. Monday by the Aurora Police Department's SWAT team, the Jefferson County Fugitive Unit, the Denver Police Department Fugitive Unit and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, according to Erie police. According to police, a residence in the 2100 block of Lupine Place was burglarized and ransacked sometime between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. Friday - about the time neighbors reported seeing a red pickup back into the driveway of the victim's house.
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US first lady dispels rumors following her extended public absence. 'Working hard on behalf of children & the American people!'
US First Lady Melania Trump dispelled rumors following her extended absence from public appearances due to kidney surgery.
"I see the media is working overtime speculating where I am & what I'm doing," she tweeted. "Rest assured, I'm here at the @WhiteHouse w my family, feeling great, & working hard on behalf of children & the American people!"
Two weeks ago, Melania was hospitalized at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for an embolization procedure to treat a benign kidney condition. The procedure was successful, and the First Lady remained under hospital care for a week.
At the time of the operation, Prime Minister and Sara Netanyahu sent Melania wishes for a full recovery.
“Sara and I send @FLOTUS Melania Trump our warmest wishes for a full and speedy recovery,” the prime minister tweeted.
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ENGLAND: Geophysical survey within one of Avebury’s stone circles detected previously unknown evidence of an older standing stone monument, but one whose megaliths were arranged instead in a square. Erected in the 4th millennium B.C., the 10,000-square-foot complex is the first of its kind identified, and may be 1,000 years older than Avebury’s and even neighboring Stonehenge’s stone circles. Researchers believe that the stones may have commemorated a wooden building that was perhaps associated with the original Neolithic settlement. —Jason Urbanus
More than 500 years ago, Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca, the famous Spanish explorer, shipwrecked on Texas's Galveston Island. De Vaca's subsequent trek across the area's marshes most likely took him through what is now Baytown, which was founded through the forging of three separate cities in 1948.
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ABU DHABI (Reuters) - Abu Dhabi’s state investor, Mubadala [MUDEV.UL], has made 15 to 16 investments in Silicon Valley as part of a partnership with Softbank Group, deputy group CEO, Waleed al-Muhairi, told a conference in Abu Dhabi.
Mubadala has committed $15 billion to Japan’s SoftBank’s $93 billion private equity fund that has also raised money from Saudi Arabia’s main sovereign fund and other technology firms.
ISLAMABAD: The Government of Pakistan has appointed Air Marshal Farooq Habib as Vice Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force.
Air Marshal Farooq Habib was commissioned in the GD (P) Branch of Pakistan Air Force in June, 1982. During his illustrious career, he has commanded a Fighter Squadron, an Operational Air Base and served as Commandant, Air War College, Faisal. He has also commanded PAF’s Super Mushshak contingent in Saudi Arabia.
His Staff appointments include Deputy Director Operations Branch and Assistant Chief of Air Staff (Safety), Deputy Chief of the Air Staff (Training) and Deputy Chief of the Air Staff (Personnel) at Air Headquarters.
He is a qualified Flying Instructor and a Graduate of Combat Commanders’ School, Air War College and National Defence University. He holds Master’s Degrees in Strategic Studies and Defence & Strategic Studies. He is a recipient of Sitara-i-Imtiaz (Military) and Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Military).
Juventus striker Gonzalo Higuain took to social media to apologise to Juventus fans after the Bianconeri lost 3-2 to Lazio at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome on Sunday evening. The Argentine frontman used Instagram to relay the following message to the tifosi;
“I want to apologise to the fans for the game last night, you deserve more than this and I know that we can and must do more. This is only the start of the season however and now more than ever we need your backing because we are always much stronger if we are together. I want to thank you for always being there but only if we are together can we reverse this situation. Thank you always.”
Some unknown gunmen have abducted a traditional ruler in Kogi, a family source said in Lokoja on Sunday.
The monarch, whose name was given as Alhaji Isah Achuja, the Ohi of Ajaokuta, was returning from Lokoja, the state capital, on Saturday when his vehicle was intercepted on the Lokoja-Ajaokuta road at gunpoint and the ruler taken to an unknown destination.
A member of the royal family, who did not want his name in print, told newsmen that an aide to the traditional ruler and his driver narrowly escaped being hit by the bullets of the abductors.
He said the abductors had already contacted the family and demanded a N20 million ransom.
The State Police Command’s spokesman, ASP Williams Aya, said the incident had not been reported to the command.
He, however, promised that police would swing into action in a bid to rescue the monarch as soon as the details of the abduction were available.
BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany and France have offered Spain "observer status" on a programme to develop a new European fighter jet, but want to keep the project as a binational endeavour for now to ensure it moves ahead quickly, according to a German government source.
Spain had sent a letter to its NATO allies asking to participate in the critical industrial undertaking in December, according to the government source and several industry sources.
The German and French defence ministries then responded in April, offering Madrid the opportunity to observe the fledgling programme as it took shape, but without the ability to shape its initial parameters. No reply had yet been received from Spain, the government source said.
(Reporting by Andrea Shalal; Editing by Alison Williams)
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March 20, 2018. US President Donald Trump has told an audience in Manchester, New Hampshire that he wants to see the death penalty served to those that illegally peddle drugs. "Whether you are a dealer, or doctor, or trafficker, or a manufacturer, if you break the law and illegally peddle these deadly poisons, we will find you, we will arrest you, and we will hold you accountable," he said. Trump also said that drug dealers are responsible for the deaths of many and currently get off too lightly. (AAP VIDEO/Supplied/White House)
Redundancy afforded me the opportunity to do an MA in Children’s Book Illustration at Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge. While at uni, I came up with The Queen’s Hat , which later became my picture book debut. The idea was inspired by a newspaper clipping of The Queen holding her hat on a windy day. If I hadn’t seen that photo, the series wouldn’t exist. Here is my first storyboard.
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* Says two units plan to invest a combined 205 million yuan ($30.77 million) to set up buyout fund with partners
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0:45 New Year's Eve in uptown Charlotte Pause
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Program featuring music by Wieniawski, Enescu and Mozart along with a multi-media performance of The Jewish Bride conceptualized by Pianist and Miami Chamber Music Society Artistic Director Marina Radiushina. Performing will be musicians from the Cleveland and Cincinnati Symphony Orchestras along with Miami City Ballet dancers in a dance choreographed by Adriana Pierce. June 25 at 4 p.m., Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts.
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NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A section of Princess Anne Road in Norfolk will remain closed this week as crews look to repair patch it up from a large water main break.
The break happened late Tuesday, closing both sides of the road near Norcova Avenue and affecting service for 150 nearby properties. Water was gushing from the broken main Tuesday night, flooding roads and front yards.
Trista Fayton with Norfolk Public Works told WAVY.com Friday crews are still working on the pipe. The westbound side of Princess Anne is expected to be repaved on Monday, and should reopen Monday night or Tuesday morning — depending on the weather.
The eastbound side, which is concrete, is a more complicated situation, according to Fayton. Crews still need to evaluate that side.
Fayton says there is no timeframe for repairs to the eastbound until an evaluation is complete. Service was restored to affected properties early Thursday morning.
Stay with WAVY.com for updates on the Princess Anne Road repairs.
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The Red Sox will send ace Chris Sale to the mound Friday night in Philadelphia as Boston aims for a four-game sweep of the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park.
Sale owns an 8-2 record, a 2.97 ERA and 126 strikeouts in his first season with the Red Sox.
For what to expect from Sale’s next outing, check out the “NESN Sports Today” video above, presented by People’s United Bank.
Rome, April 24 (IANS) Italian top-division football club Udinese on Tuesday fired head coach Massimo Oddo and named ex-Juventus defender Igor Tudor of Croatia as his replacement.
A statement on the Serie A club’s website said former Italian international Oddo and his assistants had been officially dismissed and thanked them for their efforts, reports Efe.
The Italian side is currently 15th in the Serie A standings with 33 points, only four points above the relegation zone.
Tudor, age 40, played for Juventus from 1998-2007 and has coached Greek side PAOK and Turkish sides Karabukspor and Galatasaray.
Oddo, who as a player won the 2006 World Cup with Italy, signed for Udinese on November 21, 2017 and leaves the team after a streak of 11 consecutive defeats.
The Italian coach began his time at Udinese with five straight victories before hitting a slump, during which they gained only six points in 16 matches.
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EUnited capped off a stunning run through the 2017 Call of Duty World League MLG Atlanta Open with a win over OpTic Gaming in the finals on Monday.
As winners of the loser’s bracket, OpTic was required to win two series in order to win the title. They swept a first best-of-five 3-0, but fell short in a second best-of-seven 4-3.
EUnited went undefeated in the group stage and upset 3G in the quarter-finals, FaZe Clan in the semis and Team EnVyUs in the winner’s final.
The final moments of our big win today..#StandUnited pic.twitter.com/Mc9V5Tjlfj — eUnited (@eUnitedgg) February 13, 2017
OpTic, also undefeated in their pool, was knocked into the loser’s bracket after 3-1 a loss in the quarters to nV. They powered their way to the finals with wins over Elevate, PNDA Gaming, FaZe, nV and Luminosity.
EUnited took home $80,000 for their efforts with OpTic collecting $48,000 as the second-place finishers.
The Art in Bloom Cantigny Fine Art Festival, a Father's Day weekend tradition at the park, will feature more than 75 juried artists in a variety of media, displaying and offering their work for sale, spokesman Jeff Reiter said. Between 4,000 and 5,000 visitors are expected during the festival, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 17 and 18, at Cantigny, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton.
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April 5 San Miguel Corp:
* Refers to news article "SMC global readies third-quarter listing" posted in Manila Standard on April 4
* Intends to list in the Philippine stock exchange and pursue an intial public offering of the shares of SMC global power holdings corp
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“I am extremely happy for him and the biggest reason is that he does so much for us that I think he perhaps goes unseen,” RSL coach Mike Petke said. “His combination play allows other people to get to goal and it opens things up. For him to get the goal you could see how happy he was, and we were thrilled for him too.”
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eBay is having a 15% off everything sale on 3/20 from 9am PST to 7pm PST (not sure on the end time).
Heard this on the radio so there might be other conditions/restrictions.
Man charged in Glen Carbon cemetery swastika vandalism Timothy V. McLean, of Glen Carbon, has been charged in Madison County court in connection with swastikas spray-painted on hundreds of graves in Sunset Hills Cemetery and adjacent houses. Elizabeth Donald ×
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The annual Under Armour All-American Camp was held Sunday at North Broward Preparatory School. Many of South Florida’s top recruits showcased their skills in order to hopefully become an Under Armour All-American.
Here is some of the latest on some of Florida's top targets who took part in the camp.
A Salterforth student has unearthed new confidence after winning a top farming award.
Josh Dowbiggin dug deep to be named Agricultural Student of the Year in the 13th annual Farmers Weekly Awards.
The special guest was writer and former Conservative MP, Gyles Brandreth, who was on hand to present the accolades at last night's ceremony.
His impressive knowledge of Hereford cattle has seen him set up several businesses to fund his studies at Harper Adams, including a stud enterprise and an elite pedigree sale.
Spinning plenty of plates, he also shares his knowledge through various beef industry youth groups and has taken on the roles of student ambassador and social secretary at university.
Admire sparkling views of Hayden Lake's crystal water from this luxury furnished lakefront home. This 6 bdrm (4 master suites), 5.5 bath (6,560 sq. ft.) home has something for everyone! Grand theater room, equipped game room, 2 kitchens, custom wine cellar, & abundant decks invite a lifestyle of entertaining for your friends & family. High-end Northwestern finishes, vaulted ceilings, & private dock with 75' of frontage complete this stunning property. Enjoy the sauna & spa after boating & skiing the region!
Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez both got on the scoresheet in last night’s 2-1 win over Middlesbrough.
The pair, who are out of contract next season, are yet to sign new deals.
Ongoing speculation over the duo may have affected the Gunners in recent weeks.
Kourtney Kardashian takes Capitol Hill!
The Keeping Up With the Kardashians star teamed up with Environmental Working Group President Ken Cook on Tuesday to talk to congressional leaders about the importance of updating cosmetics legislation.
During the informational briefing, Kourtney talked about her experience with cosmetics and discussed the personal care products that she has used on her three kids over the years.
"She's meeting with lawmakers to update an 80 year old FDA law to help make beauty products safer," NBC Washington's Jennifer Vasquez (@JennVasquez_DC) tweeted Tuesday, along with a photo of Kourtney from the meeting.
"Kourtney Kardashian says that as a mom it's important for her to know what's in the personal care products she uses," Jennifer also shared with her followers. "She's calling for new legislation that will give cosmetic companies a guideline of how much of a certain chemical they can use."
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) – Wrestler Rich Swann is being held without bail in a Florida jail after he was arrested and charged with battery and false imprisonment.
Swann, who is 26 and a former WWE cruiserweight champion, was arrested Saturday.
According to Gainesville Police, Swann was arguing with his wife, who is also a wrestler. His wife – whose name is Vannarah Riggs but goes by Su Yung – had wrestled earlier. A police report said Swann criticized her performance and the pair began arguing. A witness told police that Riggs jumped out of Swann’s slowly moving car.
The report says the witness also saw Swann put Riggs in a headlock and dragged her back to his vehicle.
Swann will appear in court Monday. No attorney is listed in county records.
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A radio tower within the District of Vanderhoof is still being assessed since falling to the ground more than two weeks ago.
Valley Country AM’s main transmitter came tumbling down due to an accident involving district snow removal contractors.
Workers appeared to have made contact with the guywire, which caused the tower to collapse.
No injuries were reported and an investigation is underway.
VISTA Radio, Valley Country’s parent company, is continuing to work on the situation.
Valley Country is being broadcast through its sister station, 95.9 the GOAT, until repairs get underway.
Listeners can also download and listen via the Radio Player Canada App on your smart phone.
Service members with Norwegian Home Guard arrive at Camp Ripley, Minnesota, to begin the 44th United States/Norway Reciprocal Troop Exchange on Feb. 10, 2017. The Norwegian service members will work with Minnesota National Guard service members to learn how the U.S. Army and Air Force train and about American culture. (Photo by Sgt. Sebastian Nemec, Minnesota National Guard Public Affairs)
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× Garry McCarthy on CPD’s crisis
Former head of Chicago Police Department Garry McCarthy joined Pete and Jane on the air to talk about his recent interview with 60 Minutes. He talked about how the Department of Justice has been politicized and how the failing of the social and economic systems effects general sentiment toward police. Garry also pointed out the difference between gun laws in Chicago and other cities.
Caitlin McHugh, John Stamos' fiancee, had thousands of dollars worth of jewelry stolen, according to the Beverly Hills Police Department.
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The pregnant McHugh reported the burglary from her Beverly Hills Hotel room Friday night, police said.
Detectives say the burglar accessed the unoccupied room by an unknown means and stole about $165,000 worth of jewelry.
The burglary comes before McHugh and Stamos' wedding, which is scheduled for this weekend, TMZ reported.
This case comes on the heels of numerous other celebrity burglaries in the Beverly Hills and San Fernando Valley areas, including star boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr., rap artist Niki Minaj and Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig.
Mayor Eric Garcetti said there is no connection between these burglaries, according to a March 2017 Los Angeles Times report. Officials are still unsure if there is any link.
Anyone with information about Friday's burglary is asked to call the Beverly Hills Police Department Detective Bureau at 310-285-2158.
There’s something so nostalgic and romantic about rail travel. And we are clearly not the only ones who think so. USA Today’s travel editors have compiled a list of their favorite train rides, from the historic Grand Canyon Railway, which runs between Williams, Arizona and the national park’s South Rim — complete with Wild West shoot-out — to Mendocino’s Skunk Train. Here’s just a taste. Find the details at www.usatoday.com/travel/experience.
Pullman Rail Journeys: Chicago to New Orleans Grand Canyon Railway: Williams, Arizona to the South Rim The Skunk Train: Fort Bragg to Willits Hocking Valley Scenic Railway: Nelsonville to Logan, Ohio Uncommon Journeys: San Francisco to Montana
The 2017-2018 University of Southern Indiana Softball team will be remembered forever.
The Screaming Eagles are back in Evansville after winning their first-ever NCAA title in Salem, Virginia on Monday.
The team was greeted by hundreds of fans at the Physical Activities Center on campus, as they arrived in style escorted by fire trucks and local police.
Mayor Lloyd Winnecke was one of several government officials in attendance. He declared May 30 USI National Championship Day.
This year’s softball team is the first college softball program in Indiana history to win a national title.
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Nouhoun Tigana, a farmer in rural central Mali, doesn't know for sure what the weather will be tomorrow - other than that it's likely to be blisteringly hot again. "The heat is so bad now that we can't work between noon and 3 p.m.," he said, waving a skinny pigeon away from the chicken coop he is guarding.
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3:16 Kelvin Herrera, Joakim Soria discuss this year's Royals bullpen Pause
1:00 Blue Valley football coach Eric Driskell on life support
1:26 Royals Daily: Camp opens, bizarre injury follows
3:20 A look back at the explosion that killed six firefighters in 1988
5:07 Defense, prosecutor make their case in closing arguments in Van Note murder trial
2:20 KU coach Bill Self on beating West Virginia: 'I still don't know how we did it'
4:27 White House press corps grills Sean Spicer over Flynn resignation
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3:36 Treasury Secretary Mnuchin announces Venezuela sanctions
April 28 Thomson Reuters Corp on Friday reported higher first-quarter revenue and reaffirmed its full-year sales outlook.
The news and information company reported first-quarter net earnings of $314 million or 41 cents per share, compared with $272 million or 34 cents per share a year ago.
Adjusted for special items, earnings were 63 cents per share. (Reporting By Jessica Toonkel; Editing by Nick Zieminski)
2000 — Liberal judicial activists eagerly seize opportunities to expand unsound or dubious precedents. In 1971, the Supreme Court had ruled in Bivens v. Six Unknown Federal Narcotics Agents that the Constitution confers a claim for damages against a federal agent for allegedly unconstitutional conduct. Writing for a Second Circuit panel in Malesko v. Correctional Services Corp., Judge Sonia Sotomayor rules that a Bivens claim may also be made against a private corporation acting under color of federal law.
One year later, the Supreme Court will reverse the Second Circuit ruling by a 5-4 vote.
Griefologist and Founder of the Australian institute for Loss and Grief Rosemary Wanganeen, continues to investigate the attitude toward individuals who are grieving . Today she looks at the subject of Suppression within an unresolved Loss and Grief perspective.
Officials on Oct. 6, 2017 announce plans to plow the Fox River Trail in 2018 in Green Bay, Allouez and through part of De Pere.
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A: You do not mention a specific species of frog so I am assuming you are talking about Pacific chorus frogs (Pseudacris regilla), sometimes called tree frogs. These frogs can be active all year round and do not hibernate. They just get in under the duff where it's moist and they're protected from freezing and wait for warmer rainy nights. If the temperatures drop below freezing they will retreat again and wait for the temps to warm.
This is the normal mating time for these frogs and they have been mating in the Willamette Valley for about two weeks. In McMinnville they started calling around Jan. 11 this year.
In addition, the Northern red-legged frogs (Rana aurora) are also moving to breeding ponds.
Not sure why you have never witnessed this in Albany. Maybe a neighbor put in a new pond close by and you have a lot more activity now.
But in any case, this is all normal, so do not worry. Just sit back and enjoy.
– Michael O’Loughlin, OSU Extension Master Gardener
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1:02 John Latina works with USC offensive linemen
1:18 Four dead in murder-suicide in Lexington County
1:02 The importance of South Carolina's Electoral College and how it works
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The firm presently has an "underweight" rating on the mining company's stock. Morgan Stanley's price target would suggest a potential upside of 42.69% from the stock's previous close.
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Shadowhunters is back for Season 2 and starts with everyone in a state of disarray but determined to regroup and continue the battle against evil.
Jace has left with Valentine and the result is a fair bit of chaos.
Alec, Isabelle and Clary are keen to track Jace down but Inquisitor Victor Aldertree’s appearance puts a spanner in the works.
This episode also sees Jocelyn getting up-to-date with what’s being going on during her slumber.
This season the hunters continue their battle against demonic forces as they stand as the last line protecting humanity from the reality that the creatures people were just legends told to scare kids are all too real.
Expect some pretty awesome fights and far better Special FX as the new show runners try to bring out the best in the characters.
Watch Shadowhunters – This Guilty Blood at 8 PM on Freeform.
While I was away on vacation recently, there was news that the US Treasury Department will try to crack down on the bitcoin business. President Trump also said that Homeland Security is getting involved.
As I said in a recent column, bitcoin, now the talk of the futures market, is the perfect “currency” for criminals. And, as I said exclusively, Washington is afraid that this and other cryptocurrencies were being used to help North Korea achieve its dastardly ends.
Alas, with bitcoin futures, criminals have an even easier way to move money around the world.
I recently went to see greyhound racing (dogs, not buses) in Florida, and the sixth race had a dog named “Donald Trump.”
He won, paying $8.50 on a $2 bet. “Kellyanne Conway” came in third in the next race.
Oh, and I did my due diligence before the race in Naples, Fla., and was assured that “Donald” and “Kellyanne” were well treated.
HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) — A Hampton man pleaded guilty Monday to murder in the 2015 death of a toddler.
Jeffrey Allen Brown is set to be sentenced on August 25.
Emergency crews were called to a townhome in the 2000 block of Seldendale Drive on Jan. 30, 2015 for a report of an unresponsive two-year-old. First responders rushed the child from the Seldendale Farms Community to a local hospital, where she was later pronounced dead.
The toddler was identified as Brianna Sandy.
Detectives investigated and an autopsy determined homicide as a result of trauma was the child’s cause of death.
Brown was arrested and was charged with murder and child neglect.
Mexican President-elect Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador is promising that jobless youths, the elderly and Mexico's business sector will be the biggest beneficiaries of his first year in office.
Lopez Obrador is pledging to pay the salaries of apprentices employed by Mexican companies as part of a $5 billion packages of scholarships and job training.
The once-fiery leftist met with Mexican businessmen on Wednesday and pledged another $2 billion to extend and increase old-age supplementary payments to the elderly nationwide.
Lopez Obrador said the two programs will be the central themes of his first year in office. He said the $7.5 billion package will be paid for by government cost-cutting, "even if we are left without a shirt on our backs."
Lopez Obrador was elected in a landslide Sunday.
That's how Christians tell the story, anyhow. And now, there's a new chapter: The day before Christ's unexpected comeback, some jackass in Crookston, Minnesota vandalized an atheist's truck.
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Following a breakout 2017 campaign in which he logged eight sacks in his sophomore season, Baltimore Ravens defensive end Matthew Judon believes that the sky is the limit for him this season.
.@man_dammn's goal for this season: "Lead the league in sacks." pic.twitter.com/hy0OYHA7Zw — Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) May 24, 2018
Wanting to pick up where he left off last season, Judon has the ambitious goal of leading the league in sacks for 2018. Last year’s leader in the sack count was Chandler Jones of the Arizona Cardinals with 17 sacks, so Judon certainly has his work cut out for him.
While Judon’s total count of eight sacks was only good for 30th-best in the league last season, he was remarkably efficient in getting to the quarterback. In turning 27.3 percent of his pressures into sacks, Judon had the league’s fourth-highest sack rate last year. Assuming Judon receives more snaps going forward — he only started in 12 games last season — he very well could climb up the sack board in a big way this year.
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Spectacle art group will have its debut show, Nothing Is What It Seems, on February 3, 2017 at Gallery 2622 in Wauwatosa. Spectacle uses technology to enhance visual art. For this show, Spectacle will use Augmented Reality, which allows an artist to overlay extra content on their artwork when scanned in a smart device.Artists John Kowalczyk, Jeff Redmon, Anja Notanja Sieger, Dena Nord, and Bass Structures are creating original pieces for the show. The artists worked closely with design agency Odvant Creative to create the AR experiences. John Korom, the owner of Gallery 2622, generously donated the exhibition space.Opening reception for the show is at Gallery 2622 on February 3, 2017 from 6pm to 9pm. The show is available to view by appointment through the rest of the month. For more information, visit www.spectacleartgroup.com.
A 13-year-old girl has been charged with arson after a youth accommodation home was engulfed in flames on Monday afternoon.
Police allege the fire occurred at the top of the centre on Lorward Ave in Bardon, in Brisbane’s inner west, around 3pm.
Everyone in the building was safely evacuated.
The building sustained substantial smoke, heat and water damage.
A 13-year-old Bardon girl is charged with one count of arson and will appear in the Brisbane Children’s Court.
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Members of the Coast Guard a part of the Hurricane Maria Response in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico deliver supplies to an orphanage near Air Station Borinquen, Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017. As part of the Department of Homeland Security team, the Coast Guard is linked directly to FEMA and the overall federal hurricane recovery phase of the response to Hurricane Maria. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Jonathan Lally)
March 19 (Reuters) - Calumet Specialty Products Partners Lp :
* CALUMET SPECIALTY PRODUCTS PARTNERS, L.P. EXPECTS REVISIONS TO PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED 2017 FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR RESULTS
* CALUMET SPECIALTY PRODUCTS PARTNERS - PARTNERSHIP DOES NOT ANTICIPATE PREVIOUSLY REPORTED REVENUES, LIQUIDITY FOR QUARTER WILL CHANGE MATERIALLY
* CALUMET SPECIALTY PRODUCTS PARTNERS - SEES DECREASE IN REPORTED NET INCOME, ADJUSTED EBITDA FOR Q4 WITH COMMENSURATE DECREASE IN THOSE FOR FY 2017
* CALUMET SPECIALTY PRODUCTS PARTNERS - IMPLEMENTATION, LEARNING PROCESS RELATED TO NEW ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING SYSTEM LED TO THE DEVELOPMENT Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
(AP) – A staffer for U.S. Rep. Roger Williams was among those shot and wounded when a gunman opened fire on a congressional baseball practice, and Williams himself hurt his ankle – but the other three Republican Texas congressmen attending weren’t injured.
Williams, of Austin, identified the victim via Twitter as legislative correspondent Zack Barth. He said Barth “is receiving medical attention but is doing well and is expected to make a full recovery.”
Also at practice were U.S. Reps. Joe Barton, Kevin Brady and Mike Conaway. Barton later said Williams hurt his ankle and is now using a walking boot.
A gunman identified as James T. Hodgkinson opened fire shortly after 7 a.m. and top House Republican, Steve Scalise of Louisiana, was among those injured. Hodgkinson was fatally shot by police.
April 24 (Reuters) - Travelers Companies Inc:
* Q1 EARNINGS PER SHARE $2.42; Q1 CORE EARNINGS PER SHARE $2.46
* Q1 NET WRITTEN PREMIUMS $6.82 BILLION VERSUS $6.50 BILLION
* Q1 TOTAL REVENUE $7.29 BILLION VERSUS $6.94 BILLION LAST YEAR
* AT QUARTER-END, BOOK VALUE PER SHARE OF $85.03 & ADJUSTED BOOK VALUE PER SHARE OF $84.54
* QTRLY COMBINED RATIO 95.5 PERCENT VERSUS 96.0 PERCENT
* QTRLY NET INVESTMENT INCOME OF $603 MILLION PRE-TAX VERSUS $610 MILLION
* BOARD DECLARED 7 PERCENT INCREASE IN COMPANY’S REGULAR QUARTERLY CASH DIVIDEND TO $0.77 PER SHARE
* QTRLY CATASTROPHE LOSSES, NET OF REINSURANCE WERE $354 MILLION VERSUS $347 MILLION
* Q1 EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW $2.68, REVENUE VIEW $6.76 BILLION — THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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COAS visits family of Lt Col Amer Wahid Shaheed
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Friday visited the family of Lieutenant Colonel Amer Wahid Shaheed (martyred) at Lahore, who embraced martyrdom near Panjgur, Balochistan on 4 September in a terrorist attack. The Army Chief condoled with the bereaved family and offered Fateha. He said that the supreme sacrifices rendered by our officers and men shall never go waste, ISPR statement said.
According to Pak Army media wing, ISPR, General Bajwa reiterated that Pakistan's fight against terrorism shall continue till achievement of enduring peace and stability, adding that supreme sacrifices rendered by our officers and men shall never go waste.
Earlier on Friday, Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa visited Military Academy Kakul in Abbottabad, where he was briefed on various functional aspects of Academy for grooming and professional upbringing of the cadets.
With a teacher walkout planned across Oklahoma starting April 2, we thought parents would find value in some resources that could help them plan for child care or even meals that day, that week or for however long a walkout lasts.
Metro Family Magazine put together this list of available resources for child care and meal planning.
And the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy created its own list of resources for parents.
Over the next two weeks and beyond, we'll continue to add to this list.
Dec 12 (Reuters) - PFERDEWETTEN DE AG:
* PLANS TO PROPOSE INCREASED DIVIDEND FROM EUR 0.12 TO EUR 0.14 PER SHARE Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio woman might want to ask some questions if she tries to borrow someone's urine again to pass a drug test.
WTOV-TV reports 24-year-old Kiana Wallace was sentenced to 18 months in prison Monday, in eastern Ohio's Belmont County, after submitting a borrowed urine sample that tested positive for drugs. Wallace pleaded guilty earlier this month to attempted tampering with evidence.
Judge Frank Fregiato called the failed urine swap "bizarre" and told Wallace he wouldn't allow her to make a mockery of the drug and alcohol testing system.
Records show Wallace was sentenced to six months in jail followed by probation in January 2017 for drug possession.
Wallace's public defender declined to comment Tuesday.
'Women are going to be hurt': Planned Parenthood protests AR abortion restrictions
Arkansas passed the law three years ago, and pro-choice advocates have been fighting it almost from the start, calling it unconstitutional and dangerous.
Recent study claims chewing gum is good for your health
(WOLO) – A new study says there are health benefits to chewing gum.
Researchers found people expend extra energy if they chew gum while walking, especially older men.
Chewing gum can help people lose weight, stimulate circulation, and help cope with stress.
You can read more about the study in the Journal of Physical Therapy Science.
Uhle Tobacco Company has called downtown Milwaukee home since 1939. Throughout these 78 years, ownership has changed over from founder Jack Uhle to Jeffrey Steinbeck, who began working at Uhle’s when he was 19 years old.
In this video, made in partnership with Social Candy, Steinbeck explains the history of the company and the importance of downtown Milwaukee.
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., (WVEC) -- Virginia Beach Fire Department's Fireboat 12 rescued a boat passenger off the Rudee Inlet Wednesday.
According to a tweet, paramedics were transferred onto the tour vessel to treat the passenger.
VBFD Fireboat 12 transfers paramedic onto tour vessel to treat patient with injury pic.twitter.com/1633klxZoR — VBFD (@VirginiaBeachFD) July 4, 2018
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The Mississippi Gulf Coast's Crooked Letter Brewing Co. has moved into a new home in downtown Ocean Springs, a Mississippi newspaper reports.
The Sun Herald reported April 17 that the new location for the brewpub will move the brewery to a more visible location and take advantage of the downtown nightlife.
Crooked Letter first opened in another location in Ocean Springs in 2012. Mississippi's Gulf Coast is home to several other microbreweries, including Biloxi Brewing Co., Chandeleur Island Brewing Co. in Gulfport and Lazy Magnolia in Kiln.
Crooked Letter's Paul Blacksmith told the newspaper the menu focuses on dishes that will complement the company's brews. The beer will always come first, he said.
"Beer will always be the priority at our brewpub," Blacksmith told the newspaper.
One evening in early March, Mimi Rosenkrance set to work on her spacious cattle ranch to vaccinate a calf. But the mother cow charged, all 1,000 pounds of her, knocking Rosenkrance over and repeatedly stomping on her.
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by Bill Knowles TRINIDAD — The Las Animas County Commission, during their regular meeting last Tuesday, were brought up to speed on what the road and bridge department has been working on over the past several months. Phil Dorenkamp, the road and bridge supervisor, began his talk with an update on the work his crews
Unsurprisingly, the reaction of these people to hearing for the first time is mostly overwhelming elation with a bit of confusion mixed in. Here’s a compilation of people experiencing this joyous and pivotal moment in their lives. Credit: Various via Storyful
Oher (concussion) has been an active participant during offseason workouts, ESPN's David Newton reports.
Oher has yet to be cleared through the league's concussion protocol since suffering the head injury back in Week 4 of the regular season. According to the report, Oher has been working out five days a week and is on pace to be ready before the start of training camp. It appears as though Oher will still be able to participate in team workouts, regardless of whether or not the league clears Oher before mandatory minicamp. While it has been a long road, it appears that the 30-year-old is closing in on a full recovery.
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Accused Waffle House killer Travis Reinking’s $2 million bond was revoked by a judge Tuesday after public outcry.
Reinking, 29, was arrested Monday for allegedly opening fire at a Nashville, Tenn., Waffle House — killing four people and wounding others — while wearing nothing but a green jacket.
Davidson County Judge Michael Mondelli didn’t say why he revoked the suspected killer’s bond, but it had been heavily criticized when set by another jurist Monday night. The $2 million represented $500,000 for each of the dead victims.
Reinking or his family would have had to post 10 percent — or $200,000 — for him to walk out of jail, local outlet WTVF noted.
Mondelli set a bond hearing for Wednesday, WGN-TV reported.
Authorities were still trying to figure out what Reinking was up to during the 35 hours between the fatal attack and his arrest.
The motive for the attack is still unknown.
Cook had 20 points (8-18 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 2-4 FT), five rebounds and five assists in 37 minutes during Monday's 89-75 loss to the Spurs.
Cook was in some doubt coming into the game with a hand injury, however, he assumed his role as the starter and was the only bright spot on an otherwise dreary night. He continues to put up some nice value in the absence of Steph Curry (ankle) and basically the rest of the starting unit. Until they start getting some players back, Cook is going to have standard league value based on the opportunity he has been given.
CHICOPEE, Mass. (Mass Appeal) – It’s the end of rhubarb season, so there is no time to waste! Tinkycooks.com’s Diva of Deliciousness, Tinky Weisblat, came to show us how to take full advantage by whipping up a rhubarb bacon compote.
Ingredients:
4 slices bacon
2 cups sweet onion slices
2 cups finely chopped rhubarb
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
3 tablespoons maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme
1 teaspoon fresh chives
Cooking Directions:
Fry the bacon in small pieces.
Add the onion, and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, for about 15 minutes, until the onion starts to caramelize, stirring frequently.
Add the rhubarb, the vinegar, and the maple syrup.
Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the rhubarb softens and most of the liquid evaporates.
The timing on this stage will vary depending on the toughness of your rhubarb, but aiming for 10 minutes will work.
Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
Stir in the herbs, and refrigerate until ready to use. Serve with cheese and crackers.
Custom jewelry shop opens downtown SILVER CITY - Elemental Artisans held its Grand Opening last Friday in downtown Silver City. Check out this story on scsun-news.com: http://scsun.co/2on8SSb Ken Silagy, and Nina Dillard sit in their shop - Elemental Artisans - Tuesday afternoon and work on a piece of jewelry.
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Armenian ex-President Serzh Sargsyan’s brother Alexander Sargsyan and his son Hayk Sargsyan were escorted out by National Security Service (NSS) employees after an eight-hour inspection at their residence in Yerevan.
The NSS officers were seen carrying bags out of the house, but the Security Service is yet to announce what has been found.
Alexander Sargsyan was detained on June 25 on suspicion of carrying illegal weapons, but was released hours later.
President Donald Trump arrives to speak at a rally at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center, Tuesday, May 29, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. Andrew Harnik AP Photo
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Mycronic bags tenth mask writer order to replace an system
Swedish Mycronic AB says it has received an order for a mask writer replacing an older system for the manufacture of display photomasks. The customer, located in Asia, has previously replaced older systems through Mycronic’s offering.
This is the tenth order since the introduction of the replacement offering three years ago. The price level for a replacement mask writer built on the Prexision platform has been adjusted and is now normally in the range of USD 14–18 million, depending on the configuration and type of system traded in.
“Our customers appreciate the replacement offering since it provides both higher productivity and a secure long-term service solution. That is why they continue to replace older systems,” says Charlott Samuelsson, Sr VP Pattern Generators at Mycronic AB.
The system is scheduled to be delivered during the third quarter of 2019.
Shane Wyman was working with dogs and cats at the shelter back when it first opened in 2012.
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Thomas Jefferson believed that closeness to the land is essential to virtuous citizenry. For those who share in this sentiment, there are thousands of ways to get involved, even in the lap of luxury. Of course, resorts, cruises, and safari camps have been teaming up with leading conservation groups for years—but only a few allow guests to roll up their sleeves and get involved in the action. The following properties go beyond monetary donations and educational lectures, offering rare opportunities to get close to the land—and the sea—and truly make a difference.
State police chief Datuk Hasanuddin Hassan said although there was no criminal element involved in the marriage, an IP was opened on grounds that the girl was an underage bride. — Reuters pic
KOTA BARU, July 4 — The Kelantan police have opened an investigation paper on the child marriage involving an 11-year-old girl with a 41-year-old man in Gua Musang recently.
State police chief Datuk Hasanuddin Hassan said although there was no criminal element involved in the marriage, an IP was opened on grounds that the girl was an underage bride.
“The result of the investigation will be submitted to the public prosecution for further action,” he told reporters at the Kelantan police Aidilfitri open house here today.
Also present were Narathiwat police chief Major-General Sanak Sitsamat and 11 policemen from Sungai Golok, Waeng and Takbai in Thailand.
An image of the couple’s marriage was viralled on the social media recently and it drew criticisms from various quarters. — Bernama
Feb 2 (Reuters) - UK‘S OFFICIAL RECEIVER -
* AN UPDATE ON EMPLOYMENT WITHIN THE CARILLION GROUP‍​
* “AS PART OF THE ONGOING LIQUIDATION OF THE CARILLION, I AM PLEASED WE HAVE BEEN ABLE TO SAFEGUARD THE JOBS OF 919 EMPLOYEES ON FRIDAY”
* “MOST STAFF ARE TRANSFERRING ON EXISTING, SIMILAR TERMS”
* ”I WILL CONTINUE TO FACILITATE THIS WHEREVER POSSIBLE AS WE WORK TO FIND NEW PROVIDERS FOR CARILLION’S OTHER CONTRACTS“ ”
* “DESPITE BEST EFFORTS IT HAS NOT BEEN POSSIBLE TO SECURE THE JOBS OF 377 STAFF, WHO WILL BE MADE REDUNDANT”
* "THOSE AFFECTED WILL BE ENTITLED TO MAKE A CLAIM FOR STATUTORY REDUNDANCY PAYMENTS" Source text for Eikon: (goo.gl/Su31KP) Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom: +91 80 6749 1136)
(WHDH) — A woman in Dallas was killed when the car she was driving collided with an SUV that was speeding in the wrong direction down a busy highway, according to local media.
The crash happened on April 22 after a motorist drove eastbound on a westbound lane on Interstate 20 in Duncanville, authorities said.
The SUV struck another car, which spun out of control. Two others cars were also hit. The SUV burst into flames.
Video taken by a witness shows multiple people trying to open the seat of a wrecked car, while another person is seen lying on the ground. Police officers are also visible.
The wrong-way driver was identified as Guillermo Suarez, according to a report. He is charged with driving while intoxicated and vehicular manslaughter.
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March 30 Reyal Urbis SA:
* Says its appeal on creditors arrangement is admitted by the Commercial Court No.6 in Madrid
* Says the court set May 31 as deadline for creditors accessions Source text for Eikon:
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The former Geordie Shore cast member sent her fans into a frenzy last week, after she posted a cryptic message on the official Vicky Pattison Instagram page.
The I’m A Celeb winner shared a comment which read: “Sometimes, you just need a break. In a beautiful place. Alone. To figure everything out.”
While fans anxiously speculated over her relationship status with John Noble, every inch the business-savvy babe, Vicky teased her 2019 calendar with some eye-popping bikini shots.
And she was at it again yesterday, as she stripped to a teeny bikini to celebrate England’s shock World Cup win against Colombia.
Images from Friday’s Airline-Thibodaux girls and Parkway-Carencro boys first-round soccer playoff games. The Airline-Thibodaux game was at Freedom Fields. The Parkway-Carencro game was at Bobby Marlow Field at Preston Crownover Stadium. BPT photos by Randy Brown.
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World Cup fever is a phrase bandied around a lot every four years, but after England’s dramatic victory over Colombia its meaning in the country is inescapably apt.
So the song one musician decided to play on a public piano at Huddersfield station came as no surprise.
Sit back, listen and enjoy.
That was, of course, a rendition of David Baddiel, Frank Skinner and The Lightning Seeds’ Three Lions – with an added mashup of God Save The Queen.
Darryl Townend, who shot the video and posted it to Twitter, said the pianist was a “regular commuter”.
“He sat down and played Three Lions and God Save The Queen, received a round of applause and left to join his train,” Darryl told the Press Association.
Parents at Joseph Arthur Middle School in O'Fallon have filed a lawsuit after not receiving what they believe to be an authentic apology from the district after a teacher allegedly referred to two mixed-races students as "Slave No. 1" and "Slave No. 4." The teachers named in the suit could not be reached for comment. Central District 104 Superintendent Dawn Elser said the district was aware of suit but had no comment on its merits.
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Harvest Christian's Brennen Woods and Jack Nohava battle for a rebound against Westminster Christian's Caleb Thomas and JJ Flores Tuesday in Elgin.
Kavutse and the band have performed in Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya, Burundi, Canada, the United States, Hong Kong and Singapore.
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Kourtney Jorge aka #HurtBae is now a super single woman, but doesn’t want to find a man on the internet. Check out her latest interview from The Durtty Boyz as she explains how she wants to find love after the entire #HurtBae fiasco. Listen men, your best bet is to shoot your shot in person because she’s over the internet.
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TORONTO — The president of Toronto's police union says an officer's actions in arresting the suspect in a van attack that left at least 10 people dead Monday was "one shining moment" in an otherwise horrific day.
Mike McCormack of the Toronto Police Association says the arrest, caught on videos that have been widely circulated on social media, has served as a glimmer of hope for a city grappling with tragedy.
In one of the videos, a man is heard calling for the officer to kill him, threatening that he has a gun in his pocket. The officer refuses to shoot and tells the man to get down.
McCormack says he's been in touch with the unnamed arresting officer, who he says is overwhelmed with emotion.
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March 31 Canada's BlackBerry Ltd, reported a smaller quarterly loss on Friday as operating costs nearly halved.
The Waterloo, Ontario-based company's net loss narrowed to $47 million or 10 cents per share in the fourth quarter ended Feb. 28, from $238 million or 45 cents per share, a year earlier.
The smartphone maker-turned-software company said operating expenses fell 49.2 percent to $229 million in the quarter.
Revenue fell 38.3 percent to $286 million. (Reporting by Vishaka George in Bengaluru)
DiManche (hamstring) didn't practice Monday, Joe Fann of the 49ers' official site reports.
DiManche is tending to an unspecified hamstring injury. At this point, he's questionable to play in Saturday's preseason matchup with the Broncos.
Mysuru: The State Pre-University Lecturers and Principals have decided to boycott the evaluation of second PU examination answer scripts set to begin from Mar. 26 as the government has not resolved their pay disparity issues.
According to PU Lecturers Association President Thimmaiah Purle and PU Principals Association President Srikante Gowda, they would begin an indefinite strike from Mar. 22 at Freedom Park in Bengaluru.
DDPUE Clarifies
Speaking to Star of Mysore this morning, Mysuru District Deputy Director of PU Education (DDPUE) Dayanand said that he learnt about the proposed boycott of evaluation work of PU answer scripts through a section of the Press. However Dayanand said that he has not received any letter in writing from the Lecturers and Principals Association regarding the proposed boycott. Hence, he pointed out that the evaluation work will commence from Mar. 26 at 8 Centres in city as per the schedule.
The SACP in the Eastern Cape has re-elected Xolile Nqatha as its provincial secretary.
Nqatha secured 361 votes against Simphiwe Tobela's 340.
The three-day provincial elective conference held at the East London City Hall ended on Sunday night.
The delegates also elected former Sasco general secretary Lazola Ndamase as deputy secretary. This was after Ndamase received 370 votes against Mawethu Rune's 256.
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Despite a bit of a rough year in his football career, Eric Decker is feeling exceptionally grateful to ring in 2017 thanks to his wife, Jessie James Decker and their two kids, Vivianne and Eric II.
The New York Jets player—who suffered a season-ending injury in October—took to Instagram on New Year's Day to share a photo of his babies with a sweet message for Jessie and their family.
"#2016 has brought me so many joys, laughter, challenges and appreciation to my life!" he began, adding, "Having football taken from me and going thru 2 surgeries has made me step back and be thankful for everything I have in my life! To live in the moment and take nothing for granted!"
PanARMENIAN.Net - Russia is committed to honoring its international obligations, including in relation to missiles, the Kremlin said on Wednesday, February 15, responding to reports it had violated a treaty with the United States by deploying a new ground-based missile, Reuters reports.
"Russia has been and remains committed to its international commitments, including to the treaty in question," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said in a daily telephone briefing.
"Nobody has formally accused Russia of violating the treaty," he said.
On Tuesday, media reported, citing U.S. officials, that Russia had deployed a ground-launched cruise missile despite U.S. complaints that this violated an arms control treaty banning ground-based U.S. and Russian intermediate-range missiles.
NICOSIA, Cyprus — A United Nations envoy says progress has been made on a compromise formula regarding how security will be enforced after ethnically divided Cyprus is reunified.
But Espen Barth Eide told the AP there's still "a long way to go" on a structure meeting the security concerns of rival Greek and Turkish Cypriots, as well as the east Mediterranean island's "guarantors" — Greece, Turkey and Britain.
Eide said after talks with Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades Wednesday that the U.N. is assisting in "structuring" the deal.
The complex issue of security has long stumped peace talks. Breakaway Turkish Cypriots insist on keeping Turkish troops and granting Turkey intervention rights in a reunified Cyprus, something which Greek Cypriots reject.
CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – Chicopee police arrested a man accused of breaking into a car on Montgomery Street Sunday and trying to fight off a man who confronted him.
Chicopee Police Officer Mike Wilk told 22News 42-year-old Luis Caez, of Holyoke, has been charged with breaking and entering into a motor vehicle in the daytime to commit a felony, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon (shod foot), and another count of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.
Wilk said a man and a woman saw Caez in the back of their son’s work van just after noon on Sunday. When confronted, Caez allegedly told the two he was looking for someone named Jason.
The woman called police while man stood next to the suspect’s car. Wilk said Caez ran to his car once he heard police sirens, kicking and pushing the man aside in his attempt to get away. When officers got there, Wilk said they could see the man and Caez engaged in a struggle.
Caez was taken into custody and held on $290 bail prior to his arraignment Monday morning.
A proposal to bring a Tim Hortons to Beeton has cleared an initial planning step.
The town’s committee of adjustments recently approved two minor variance applications submitted by Robert Jackson, who wants to build the new coffee shop at the southwest corner of the Jackson Place Plaza in Beeton.
Jackson applied for relief from the required road setbacks in order to allow for a drive-thru and loading area, and also to accommodate parking in the south area of the property. A consent application for access and the drive-thru was also submitted.
Additional studies will have to be submitted to the town and reviewed by staff before the proposal is forwarded to council for consideration.
POTOMAC, Md. — Authorities say a teenager who deliberately jumped into the swift-flowing Potomac River near the nation’s capital has been rescued after a near-drowning in treacherous currents.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue spokesman Pete Piringer told news outlets the Virginia teen entered the water Sunday near Great Falls National Park in Maryland and was carried about a mile (1.6 kilometres) downstream, at times dragged under.
The spokesman says a Swift Water Rescue team found the teen clinging to rocks and in distress on the Virginia side of the river. The teen was hospitalized in serious condition, but Piringer says the injuries aren’t life-threatening.
He says the teen is “very lucky that he survived” in deceptively strong, cold currents where many have drowned in past years.
Swimming is prohibited in the area.
Patrice A. “Pat” Myers, 53, of Edwardsville, died at 2:07 p.m. Wednesday, April 12, 2017, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Belleville after a courageous battle with cancer.
Visitation will be 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 18, at Irwin Chapel, 591 Glen Crossing Road in Glen Carbon. Visitation will continue from 9 a.m. until service at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 19, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 512 Main St. in Worden. Burial will be at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in Worden.
TMZ is reporting that Ric Flair is recovering from surgery and he has his family by his side.
Details about the surgery aren’t known yet as this story is developing.
‘The Nature Boy’ went to the hospital early on Saturday morning and was placed in a medically induced coma.
There have been reports that the 68 year-old wrestling legend is having ‘heart issues‘ but nothing has been confirmed yet.
A rep for Flair is asking everyone for ‘thoughts and prayers for the Nature Boy.‘
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Whilst sat enjoying the late night view on the cameras, i was very surprised to see a bright light shoot across the screen.Considering tonight is a very bright full moon we don't often see much of the night sky.The following video will give you your own chance to make your mind up as to whether this is another meteor or just a vert bright shooting star.
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Stanford forward Reid Travis has pulled out of the NBA draft and will transfer for his final year of eligibility.
Travis said Wednesday that he decided to stay in college after testing the draft process but will finish his career at another school. Travis will be eligible immediately as a graduate transfer.
Travis has been selected to the All-Pac-12 team twice. He ranks seventh in Stanford history with 1,427 points and 10th with 758 rebounds. He ranked third last season in the Pac-12 in both scoring (19.5 points per game) and rebounding (8.7 rpg).
Travis missed the final 22 games in 2015-16 with a leg injury and had his medical hardship petition granted by the NCAA last May.
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JAMMU: A woman died due to an overdose of anesthesia at a private clinic here on Thursday.
The woman, identified as Praveen Kour (55), of Nanak Nagar, had to undergo a surgery at a private ENT clinic in Shalimar area, police said.
They said that the woman collapsed in the operation theatre due to an alleged overdose of anesthesia.
The family and relatives staged protest against the doctor and the medical staff of the clinic.
"We have registered a case and started the investigations," police said and added that a board of doctors has also been constituted and a report submitted for further action.
Davis (knee) is listed as probable on the injury report for Sunday's game against the Raptors.
The designation may just be precautionary, but Davis' status is nonetheless something to monitor over the next 24 hours. Davis missed Wednesday's loss to the Pacers, but he returned to play 15 minutes and finish with 12 points and eight rebounds on Thursday against Detroit.
Baku. 13 January. REPORT.AZ/ Turkish club Adanaspor intends to transfer Qarabag FC player Reynaldo.
Report informs, the club's manager Levent Şahin said.
He said that the club intends to transfer Brazilian forward to strengthen offensive line: "We will definitely transfer a forward. Reynaldo is one of the players in our transfer list. The management wants to end transfers. If any problem, we will think about another forward".
Notably, the Turkish media states that Adanaspor sent a proposal to Qarabag. The Turkish club intends to resolve the issue in the near future.
Cyclist handed suspended jail sentence after hitting pedestrian The West Australian
The shocking crash was captured on security CCTV.
A suspect is behind bars, charged in a deadly shooting in east Birmingham's Gate City community earlier this month.
Denzel Dangelo Hankins, 21, was arrested on Sunday, according to court records made public Tuesday. He is charged with murder in the April 1 shooting of 37-year-old Derrick Mason.
Officers responded to a call of a shooting in the 7500 block of 64th Court Way South about 7:12 p.m. on Easter Sunday. When officers arrived, they found Mason laying in the apartment complex courtyard. He had been shot multiple times and was pronounced dead on the scene.
Police officials said Tuesday that Mason was visiting at that location when an argument began. Both Mason and Hankins have children by the woman who lived at that home and were there at the same time.
Hankins, who lives in Gate City, was booked into the jail about 12:15 p.m. Sunday, which was his birthday. He remains held on $175,000 bond.
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A busy junction ground to a halt after a collision between a car and a tipper truck.
Emergency services were called to the crossroads in the middle of Standish after the incident involving a blue Ford Focus and a red skip loader just before noon on Friday.
Following the impact the car ended up colliding with the railings outside Winnard and Brown estate agents.
A 50-year-woman who was in the car was trapped in her vehicle and had to be rescued by the fire and ambulance services.
She was checked over by paramedics but had sustained no injuries.
The driver of the truck was also unhurt.
The incident, where High Street, Market Street, Preston Road and School Lane all meet, caused some disruption to motorists travelling in the middle of the day.
Rectory Lane was blocked for a time with emergency services vehicles as crews helped the woman and made the scene safe.
Officers from Greater Manchester Police (GMP) directed traffic around the scene, which was still ongoing at around 12.45pm.
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Much has been said and written about yesterday’s decision to cancel the Roseanne show. In the end, it came down to doing what’s right and upholding our values of inclusion, tolerance, and civility.
Not enough, however, has been said about the many men and women who poured their hearts and lives into the show and were just getting started on next season. We’re so sorry they were swept up in all of this and we give thanks for their remarkable talents, wish them well, and hope to find another way to work together down the road.
The last 24 hours have also been a powerful reminder of the importance of words in everything we do – online and on the air. And the responsibility of using social media – and all of our programs and platforms – with careful thought, decency and consideration.
Today we move forward, together, full speed.
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Aug 15 (Reuters) - Lamprell Plc:
* LAMPRELL ‍TALKS LED TO SCHLUMBERGER AWARDING TO LAMPRELL CONTRACT. THESE ARE BEING CONSTRUCTED IN LAMPRELL'S EXISTING FACILITIES IN UAE​
* LAMPRELL - ‍REACHED AMICABLE SETTLEMENT WITH CAMERON INTERNATIONAL, SCHLUMBERGER UNIT OVER ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH JACKING EQUIPMENT SUPPLIED BY CAMERON IN 2016​
* ‍SETTLEMENT RESULTS IN LAMPRELL RECEIVING A PROPORTION OF REMEDIAL COSTS INCURRED IN RECTIFYING ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH JACKING EQUIPMENT​
* ‍AFTER TAKING ACCOUNT OF OUTSTANDING PAYMENT, LAMPELL ANTICIPATES ITS CURRENT NET CASH POSITION WILL BE LARGELY UNCHANGED​
* LAMPRELL - ‍HAS HELD CONSTRUCTIVE DISCUSSIONS WITH SCHLUMBERGER, WITH REGARDS TO SCHLUMBERGER'S LAND RIG FLEET REQUIREMENTS​
* ‍TALKS LED TO SCHLUMBERGER AWARDING TO LAMPRELL CONTRACT. THESE ARE BEING CONSTRUCTED IN LAMPRELL'S EXISTING FACILITIES IN UAE​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom)
A UMass Lowell professor hopes to develop more cost-effective and environmentally friendly technologies for dyeing fabrics with support from a $490,000 Walmart Foundation grant, according to a UMass press release. Yuyu Sun, a chemistry professor, hopes to use nanotechnology to ensure that dyes work more efficiently and cause less pollution to waterways.
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Germany’s interior ministry is already working on preparing agreements with other European Union countries to return refugees to the countries in which they first registered their asylum claims, a ministry spokeswoman said on Wednesday, Reuters reports.
Interior Minsiter Horst Seehofer is due to travel to Vienna on Wednesday, where he will hold talks with Austria’s Chancellor Sebastian Kurz, and Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban is scheduled to meet Chancellor Angela Merkel in Berlin.
Ministry spokeswoman Eleonore Petermann added that there was as yet no timetable for the signing of any agreements.
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The Second Annual Miles Dietzel Day Feb. 11, 2017. Families could interact with dinosaurs provided by Dakota & Friends, and place bids at a silent auction to benefit Spread Love For Miles.
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The Colorado native called the matchup between the Rockies and the San Diego Padres at Coors Field on Monday -- the first female to do so in over 20 years.
Several people have been injured and taken to the hospital following a shooting at a United Parcel Service Inc. facility in San Francisco's Potrero Hill area early Wednesday, according to local reports. Initial reports indicate three people, including the shooter, are being treated for injuries.
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A Russian journalist and critic of the Kremlin, reported to have been shot dead in Ukraine, showed up alive at a news conference to declare that his murder was faked by Ukrainian security services in an effort to foil an assassination plot against him. CNN's Frederik Pleitgen reports.
TOKYO Feb 14 Japan's Toshiba Corp said it has asked regulators to allow it to delay the release of its earnings, including a writedown on its U.S. nuclear business, by a month while it probes internal controls at its Westinghouse unit.
Toshiba said in a statement it needs to look at allegations that Westinghouse's management exerted inappropriate pressure over the calculation of assets and liabilities for the nuclear construction company it bought from Chicago Bridge & Iron .
Toshiba was due to announce quarterly earnings on Tuesday but now says it wants an extension, which if approved would extend the deadline to March 14.
(Reporting by Makiko Yamazaki; Editing by Edwina Gibbs)
Offset Thanks Man for Saving His Life After Car Crash With New Whip
Offset Thanks Man for Saving His Life After Car Crash With New Whip
Offset is lucky to be alive following his car accident earlier this month.
It was reported that the Atlanta rapper totaled his green Dodge Challenger after swerving to avoid hitting a crackhead in the street. The cause of the accident was revealed by his soon-to-be wife, Cardi B, in a since deleted tweet. Apparently there was a Good Samaritan walking to work who helped Offset after the accident.
Jamar was walking to work when he saw the Migos member climbing out of his car. Now he doesn’t have to worry about walking to or from work again because Offset copped him a new Nissan Altima.
It’s unclear what Jamar did to aid him, but he helped the “Ric Flare Drip” rapper get to his destination.
Winless Red Bulls get boost as Cahill, Armando return vs Philly Still winless a half-dozen games into the season, the Red Bulls grasp the importance of taking the full three points from Wednesday’s game against visiting Philadelphia. And when they take...
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AYUTTHAYA: About two tonnes of broken glass and bottles being delivered to a recycling factory spilled off a truck, littering about 2 kilometres of highway 32 in Bang Pahan district and reducing traffic to a crawl in the early hours of Tuesday.
The spill occurred about 3.20am in tambon Pho Sam Ton, Pol Col Anek Pongsawas, chief of Bang Pahan district police station, said.
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YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – Police are investigating the armed robbery of a taxi cab driver in Youngstown.
Independent Taxi Cab Company reported the robbery of one of its cab drivers on Wednesday night.
The driver told police that he picked up three men from the Rockford Village apartments around 11:50 p.m. They told him that they needed a ride to a location on Rutledge Drive, where they robbed the driver at gunpoint, according to a police report.
According to the report, the driver’s cell phone was stolen.
The 29-year-old man told police that after the robbery, he drove to Maranatha Court to 911.
The report didn’t provide a detailed description of the robbers.
32-year old Heather Heyer has been identified as the woman killed when a vehicle rammed into a group of protesters in Charlottesville, Virginia Saturday. Heyer lived in Charlottesville and had just celebrated 5 years at Miller Law Group. A statement from Larry Miller, the president of the firm, describes her as "very good at her job" .. "conscientious, precise and always striving to improve her work." The firm also said "she cared about the clients. She had he...
32-year old Heather Heyer has been identified as the woman killed when a vehicle rammed into a group of protesters in Charlottesville, Virginia Saturday. Heyer lived in Charlottesville and had just celebrated 5 years at Miller Law Group. A statement from Larry Miller, the president of the firm, describes her as "very good at her job" .. "conscientious, precise and always striving to improve her work." The firm also said "she cared about the clients. She had he...
Cornet George Peden was the toast of Hawick back in 1967 when he led the town in the annual Common Riding celebrations.
Teries returned from overseas and visitors from surrounding Border towns and further afield joined in the festivities. Blessed with brilliant weather over the three days, the Cornet was supported by over 130 horsemen and crowds on foot wherever he went. Our photograph captures a sight dear to the hearts of all Teries at home and abroad as Cornet Peden responded to the cheering of the crowds after tying the common Riding colours to the horse commemorating the Battle of Hornshole in 1514. Send us your old photographs to: southern-newsdesk@jpress.co.uk
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Police have shut down a marijuana dispensary that set up up shop next door to a daycare centre in Nanaimo.
RCMP say they received no co-operation from the building's landlord or the owner of Leaf Labs dispensary.
They shut down on Monday, after only three days in business.
A 24-year-old man was arrested on charges of possession for the purpose of trafficking.
The pot shop's arrival last week raised eyebrows and caused concern among parents at the Kidz Company daycare next door.
“They have no authorization under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, they do not have authorization from Health Canada," Const. Gary O’Brien told CTV.
“We’ve spoken to the adjacent daycare ... the parents are very happy that the action was taken.”
Twenty-six ounces of marijuana were seized in the raid.
The shop had been operating without a business licence.
– with files from CTV Vancouver Island
Dekker is out for Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers.
According to coach Doc Rivers, Dekker is "I think, day-to-day...but I know he's out for at least the next game." There's been no word prior to this that he had any risk of missing a contest, so look for further word on what kind of injury he's dealing with.
Neal Ardley felt that his AFC Wimbledon side shaded today’s 2-2 draw at home to Millwall.
The Dons fought back twice from falling behind to end a two-game losing streak.
Ardley said: “Their first goal is a wonderful strike and the second one is an unfortunate error. But I think that the stats showed me what I thought – that we were the better team.
“The second one [Steve Morison’s lob] is just unfortunate. If [Lee] Gregory wins the header then Morison is two yards offside.
“Our second goal is exceptional. Lyle [Taylor] brought some zest to the side.
“When you have lost two games you don’t want to lose a third. The fixtures were tough over Christmas, the fixture list had not been kind to us.”
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Baku. 19 June. REPORT.AZ/ The price for Azeri Light CIF shipped to world markets up by $ 1.43 or 1.93%.
Report informs, price of AZERI LT CIF now makes $ 75.42 per barrel.
The lowest price of Azeri LT CIF was recorded in December 2001 ($ 19.15) and maximum price was recorded in July 2008 ($ 149.66).
Saraki: CCT judgment balderdash, hogwash‎ – Presidency
The Presidency has described the acquittal of Senate President, Bukola Saraki, by the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) on Wednesday as a ‘mockery of the anti-corruption war.’ DAILY POST reports that the CCT had on Wednesday upheld the no-case submission of the Senate President, discharging him of the 18 charges filed against him. Reacting to […]
Saraki: CCT judgment balderdash, hogwash‎ – Presidency
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To some travelers, “vacation” means laying on a tropical beach or staying in an urban hotel , and there’s nothing wrong with that. But the start of a new year is time to think outside the box and start planning trips that help you both unwind and grow as a person.
In 2017, and for years to come, do yourself a favor and get creative with the types of trips you take. Of course, we don’t always have the time or finances available for regular getaways. But many of these unique trip ideas cost less than your typical beach break, which makes them easier to get on the calendar.
SEOUL There was been no change in South Korea's position that the United States bears the cost of the THAAD anti-missile defence system, the country's defence ministry said on Friday.
It was responding to remarks made by U.S. President Donald Trump in an interview with Reuters, that he wanted South Korea to pay for the THAAD system.
"There is no change in South Korea and the United States' position that our government provides the land and supporting facilities and the U.S. bears the cost of THAAD system's deployment, operation and maintenance," the ministry said in a statement.
(Reporting by Ju-min Park; Editing by Clarence Fernandez)
A 73-year-old man has been killed by a minivan while crossing the road in the Bronx on Sunday evening.
Police said Darton Besler was crossing Boston Post Road at about 05.36 p.m. Sunday when he was hit.
Emergency services took Besler to Jacobi Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The 29-year-old driver of the minivan stayed at the scene, there have been no arrests and the investigation is ongoing, police said.
Henry Thomas, Elizabeth Reaser and Kate Siegel have joined the cast of Netflix’s 10-episode straight-to-series modern re-imagining of Shirley Jackson’s classic 1959 novel, The Haunting of Hill House.
They join recently cast Carla Gugino and Michel Huisman in the untitled horror drama series from genre filmmaker Mike Flanagan (Ouija: Origin of Evil, Oculus, Hush), Steven Spielberg’s Amblin TV and Paramount TV.
This is a reteaming for the trio with Flanagan. Thomas and Reaser both starred in Ouija: Origin of Evil, Siegel starred in and co-wrote Hush, and both Siegel and Thomas also starred in Gerald’s Game.
The Netflix version of The Haunting of Hill House draws from the original classic ghost story while expanding on the mythology of the Crane family. No character information is being revealed.
Flanagan is writing and directing as well as executive producing alongside his producing partner, Trevor Macy, and Amblin TV’s Darryl Frank and Justin Falvey.
Rada's Committee To Consider Motion Of PGO On Stripping MP Savchenko Of Deputy Immunity On March 21
On March 21, the Verkhovna Rada committee for rules and organizing work of the parliament will consider motions of the Prosecutor General's Office of Ukraine asking the Rada to strip deputy immunity from Member of Parliament Nadiya Savchenko and to give consents to arrest and detention.
This is said in the agenda of the committee's meeting, Ukrainian News Agency reports.
The meeting will begin at 3 p.m.
As Ukrainian News Agency earlier reported, on March 15, Prosecutor General of Ukraine Yurii Lutsenko broiught a motion to the Verkhovna Rada on Thursday to strip deputy immunity from Member of Parliament Savchenko.
He hopes that the Verkhovna Rada will support the motions during the vote on March 22.
He says MP Savchenko planned a terror attack in the session hall of the Verkhovna Rada.
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Twenty years after they began releasing records as the Indigo Girls, Amy Ray and Emily Saliers have politely declined the opportunity to slow down with age. With a legacy of releases and countless U.S. and international tours behind them, the Indigo Girls have forged their own way in the music business. Selling over 14 million records, they are still going strong. Be there as the Indigo Girls return to the Pabst.
The Cleveland Cavaliers star is currently gearing up to face the Golden State Warriors in the 2018 Finals - his eighth in a row - with Game 1 at Oracle Arena tomorrow (2am UK time).
But a longer-term issue currently on the back-burner is James’ future, with his contract in Cleveland expiring at the end of the season to grant him the opportunity to enter free agency.
The 33-year-old is widely expected to take up that option with a number of teams - those with cap space and those without who would look to sacrifice players in order to generate the space - keen to secure his talents.
The choices for the four-time MVP, who has lit up the current post-season by averaging 34 points per game, have more or less been narrowed down to four teams.
That includes a stay at the Cavs or a switch to be any of Houston, Philadelphia or Los Angeles.
Apple has bought British-based Shazam for £300million.
The purchase of the music identification app will add to Apple’s already extensive music portfolio, which includes the iTunes store and Apple Music streaming service.
It is unclear what Apple’s plans are for Shazam, but the deal is likely to strengthen its existing partnership with Apple Music and its voice recognition service Siri.
Shazam identifies music through a smartphone or tablet and then returns song information.
Users can then buy or listen to the song. Although it has proved popular, Shazam’s value has declined. Just a few years ago was thought to be worth around £700million.
Apple could choose to use Shazam exclusively through its own streaming service – costing its rival music streaming service Spotify around 1m clicks per day. The app has been downloaded more than 1bn times and has around 12bn songs on its database.
‘Shazam has consistently ranked as one of the most popular apps,’ an Apple spokesman said.
This is the Volkswagen the suspect was in leaving the Walmart. (Source: NHCSO)
New Hanover County authorities are asking for the public's help in locating a man suspected of two sexual assaults in a local Walmart.
A Friday afternoon news release said the male suspect sexually assaulted a 14-year-old female in the Walmart at 5135 Carolina Beach Road on Dec. 6, 2017. The release said he also sexually assaulted a 48-year-old woman on Jan. 19 in the same Walmart.
Lt. Jerry Brewer with the New Hanover County Sheriff's Office said the suspect walks around the store following women, acts like he trips and falls into them. He apologizes and when he gets up, he grabs their backsides.
He was seen leaving the store in a Volkswagen. The car is in the picture attached to this story.
Anyone with information on these incidents should call the New Hanover County Sheriff's Office at 910-798-4162.
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This week will be relatively quiet weather wise across most of the state. We will remain warm and dry through Wednesday statewide. Highs will top out in the 80’s here in the metro area through the middle of the work week. By Thursday a cold front will slide into the northeast knocking down temperatures and increasing the chance of showers.
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PATARA, Turkey (WFLA/NBC) – It’s that time of the year when baby sea turtles hatch and crawl from the beach to the sea.
Turkish biologists supervised eleven miles of a beach which contains important nesting grounds for loggerhead turtles.
Early Monday morning, 138 babies reached the Mediterranean Sea.
The beach is so important to the turtles, people are only allowed to use it from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
The biologists believed 2,000 hatchlings will reach the sea of 6,800 eggs.
Only four babies are expected to reach maturity and lay eggs of their own.
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The parents of a 2-week-old child were arrested after the baby was found with at least 100 rat bites. Columbia County Sheriff's Office
Patsy Catsos is a registered dietitian in Portland, Maine. If you suffer from irritable bowel syndrome, you will want to hear what she has to say in this podcast. First and foremost, the foods you think are safe to eat may be the very ones that cause your pain. Patsy not only works one on one with people, she has also written several books. Her latest, the IBS Elimination Diet and Cookbook, was just released. Listen now to understand what FODMAPs are and how to eliminate them from your diet.
You’ll find more information, including how to order Patsy’s new book, on her website IBS–Free at Last!
High street banks are braced for a potential further wave of claims for mis-sold payment protection insurance (PPI), after the UK’s City watchdog opened the door to a new type of claim.
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said it was consulting on extending what banks should repay customers who paid "premium" commission on top of PPI products.
Analysts said the proposals could result in “hundreds of milllions” of pounds of additional costs for lenders, who have already shelled out nearly £40bn in compensation since the financial crisis for the scandal.
Under the proposals customers would be entitled to compensation for “regular premiums” charged by banks, including on PPI products sold before...
A homeowner has some repairs to make after a truck crashed into their house on Monday.
The crash happened in the 30th block of South Highland Street near Walnut Grove Road.
Emergency crews on the scene said a woman appeared to have driven into the home as she was leaving a shopping center across the street.
She was put into an ambulance, but is expected to be OK.
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NEW YORK — A New York company that sells soup from the recipes of the chef who was the real-life model of the Soup Nazi on "Seinfeld" has filed for bankruptcy.
The filing from Soupman Inc. comes less than a month after its chief financial officer was arrested on charges of cheating the government out of employment-related taxes. The CFO has pleaded not guilty.
Soupman Inc. is based in Staten Island and sells soups made from the recipes of Al Yeganeh. He and his New York soup stand were the inspiration for the "Seinfeld" character, with the catchphrase "No soup for you!"
A man killed in a domestic-related shooting Saturday morning has been identified by the Clark County Coroner's Office.
Medical examiners identified the man as 33-year-old Brandon Payton. He died from a gunshot wound to the arm. The manner was ruled a homicide.
Lt. Dustin Butler with Metro police said officers responded to a domestic disturbance on the 5300 block of River Glen Drive, near South Lindell Road and West Flamingo Road, at 9:28 a.m.
The couple had separated before, but had recently gotten back together and were fighting, according to police.
The female was armed with a gun and the argument escalated to the point where she shot and killed Payton, police said.
The woman is in custody, according to police.
Stay with FOX5 for more updates.
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Police say a 21-year-old woman died after falling from a balcony at an apartment building in Northern California. San Francisco television station KPIX reports paramedics were called Sunday to the building near the University of California, Berkeley, campus after the woman reportedly fell from a third floor balcony.
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PARIS (Reuters) - The Netherlands confirmed an outbreak of highly contagious bird flu in the Flevoland province that led to the culling of nearly 16,000 ducks, the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) said on Monday.
The highly pathogenic H5N6 strain was discovered on a duck fattening farm in Biddinghuizen on Dec. 7 where it killed 40 birds, the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs said in a report posted on the OIE website.
A 3-kilometre surveillance zone and a 10-kilometre protection zone were established around the farm, it said.
The ministry added that the H5N6 sub-type found in Flevoland was not linked to the Asian zoonotic H5N6 which has been found in South Korea, Japan and elsewhere in Asia, prompting mass cullings.
On the other hand it was linked to the H5N8 virus, which last winter had led to the death or killing of millions of birds in an outbreak in western Europe and has been found in Italy and Germany in October.
The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshall Sadiq Abubakar is currently in Port Harcourt, where he is attending the closing/graduation ceremony of Nigerian Air Force Officers Wives Association’s Skills Acquisition and vocational Training program, as the special guest of honour.
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NEW YORK, April 5 BlackRock Inc, the world's largest asset manager, on Wednesday said it would nominate Cisco Systems Inc chief executive Charles Robbins to serve on its board of directors.
"Throughout his career, Chuck has helped global corporations navigate a world being reshaped by technological advancement," said BlackRock chairman and CEO Larry Fink. "At BlackRock, technology is rapidly transforming how we invest, measure risk, distribute our products, and run our operations."
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Lucknow: With Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections around the corner, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a mega rally in Lucknow on Monday.
The Prime Minister is expected to announce pro-poor schemes in the rally.
The Parivartan Rally will be held at Ramabai Ambedkar grounds.
UP election is being considered as the real test for the Prime Minister and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) post demonetisation.
In 2014 General Elections, of the 80 Lok Sabha seats the BJP had won 71.
BJP president Amit Shah and Home Minister Rajnath Singh will attend the Parivartan rally along with PM Modi.
Reports claim that 10 lakh BJP supporters are expected to attend the massive rally.
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OZARK, Mo. – A young boy from Ozark is injured in a UTV crash Saturday night, on a private property in Christian County.
State Troopers report 12-year-old Wendel Watts was traveling northbound in a field at 1721 Jackson Springs Road at 7:20 p.m., when he overturned the UTV he was operating, while trying to make a turn.
Watts was transported by ambulance to Cox South Hospital in Springfield to be treated for his moderate injuries.
WEST VALLEY CITY — The body of a man found along a frontage road who is believed to be the victim of a fatal hit-and-run crash was identified Wednesday.
The body of Raoul Armondo Cabrera, 35, of Magna, was discovered about 1 a.m. Sunday near 6750 W. South Frontage Road, just south of state Route 201.
Based on undisclosed evidence recovered at the scene, investigators believe Cabrera may have been hit by an Econoline van. Police believe the van may have damage to the front, passenger-side headlight.
About 90 minutes prior to the body being discovered, police received a report of a man walking into traffic in the same general area, said West Valley police spokeswoman Roxeanne Vainuku. Officers went to the area but could not find anyone, she said.
An autopsy determined Cabrera's injuries were likely caused by a vehicle traveling the speed limit along the frontage road, Vainuku said.
Anyone with information or may have witnessed the incident is asked to call 801-840-4000.
Which club are favourites to win the 2017/18 Champions League?
Five English teams are into the last 16 of the Champions League, with Manchester City ranked among the favourites to go all the way.
Manchester United and Chelsea are both outside bets while Tottenham and Liverpool are priced at shorter odds after displaying impressive form in the group stage.
La Liga giants Barcelona and Real Madrid are in the hat for the knockout stages alongside Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain, but who will you back to win the famous trophy?
Take a look through the gallery above to see the best odds on who will win the Champions League.
Odds provided by SkyBet, accurate as of 11/12/17.
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U.S. President Donald Trump has met with reality TV star Kim Kardashian West as she visited the White House to advocate on behalf of a woman serving a life sentence for drug offences.
Trump is confirming the meeting - as he often does - via Twitter, writing, "Great meeting with @KimKardashian today, talked about prison reform and sentencing."
He included a picture of the two in the Oval Office.
Kardashian West has been urging Trump to pardon Alice Marie Johnson, 63, who has spent more than two decades behind bars and is not eligible for parole.
Kardashian West had also been expected to meet with Trump's son-in-law and senior adviser, Jared Kushner, who is overseeing the administration's push to overhaul the nation's prison system.
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DESOTO – Dallas native and NBA star Chris Bosh is in the spotlight for something besides basketball. Friday, Bosh's Desoto home, on the 900 block of Georges Place, was raided by cops for drugs. Once inside, cops did seize a large amount of drug paraphernalia, but no arrests were made.
Desoto Police say about a month ago they got word that a lot of cars were coming and going from the residence. They say sources even saw hand-to-hand drug type transactions taking place.
There's no indication that Bosh had anything to do with the crime.
Levante are winless in their last ten games against Real Madrid in La Liga (D1 L9), conceding an average of 3.1 goals per game.
At Ciutat de Valencia, Levante have only won once against Real Madrid in La Liga (D1 L9), 1-0 in September 2011.
Levante have been defeated by Real Madrid in La Liga more times (19) than against any other team.
The Valencian team are winless in their last nine league games (D4 L5), failing to score in six of them.
Real Madrid have won back to back league games for the first time since October 2017 (four in a row).
No La Liga team has drawn more games nil-nil than Levante in La Liga this season (4).
Since November 5th 2017, a Levante player hasn’t score at Ciutat Valencia in La Liga (Ünal against Girona). The goal against Athletic was an own-goal scored by Laporte.
Ivi has only scored against two opponents in his La Liga career, one coming against Real Madrid in his only appearance against them.
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The American Red Cross is helping two adults who were displaced after a fire Sunday afternoon in their apartment on Rose Park Avenue in Stamford. The fire started in a stove in their third-floor apartment, according to the Stamford Advocate.
Start the conversation, or Read more at The Stamford Daily Voice.
Vodafone is overhauling its recruitment and human resources procedures to make them more inclusive after research it commissioned showed two fifths of young LGBT+ workers are worried that being out at work could damage their career prospects.
The telecoms firm surveyed more than 3,000 people across 15 countries and found more than half (58pc) were not out open about their sexual orientation or gender identity at work due to fear of suffering discrimination.
Vodafone chief executive Vittorio Colao, who will stand down later this year, said: "I am saddened that so many young LGBT+ people feel they still have to hide their status in the workplace.”
April 24 (Reuters) - Alexander & Baldwin Inc:
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Welcome to today's Nottingham Forest live blog.
We brought you the latest Reds news throughout Wednesday.
Was today the day Aitor Karanka made his first new signing of the summer? Yes - and you heard all about it right here.
There have been a few departures from the City Ground since the end of last season, but until today no new faces just yet, but we kept you right up to date with any fresh developments on the transfer front.
Forest legend Garry Birtles also gave his verdict on all of the major talking points at the club, and Reds youngster Ben Brereton found out who he could face with England in the Under-19 European Championships this summer when the draw was made this morning.
A St. Louis prosecutor dropped campaign-finance-related charges against embattled Missouri Governor Eric Greitens, a day after he announced his resignation amid a series of scandals.
St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kimberly Gardner had charged Mr. Greitens, a Republican, in April with felony computer tampering involving allegedly misusing a charity donor list during his gubernatorial run. The 44-year-old governor agreed to resign if the charges were dropped, according to Ms. Gardner’s office.
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KINGSTON, Jamaica – Summer may be coming to an end, but that’s no reason for travelers to stop planning romantic trips to Jamaica, the Home of All Right.
According to Trip Savvy, only 31% of U.S. adults said they took a romantic getaway in the past 12 months.
Couples don’t have to wait for Valentine’s Day for an amorous vacation and Jamaica has the perfect locations for lovers seeking an unforgettable experience.
In addition to awe-inspiring sunsets, warm sunshine, azure water and sandy beaches, couples looking to keep the passion going after a hot summer can turn to these romantic island offerings:
Just you, your significant other and the Martha Brae River (plus your expert captain, of course) as you slowly drift along the serene tree-lined stretch on a 30-foot bamboo raft.
A hotel at John F. Kennedy International Airport has been ordered to pay $48,000 in restitution to settle a probe by the state attorney general’s office into accusations the hotel gouged customers during a heavy snowstorm last year.
Attorney General Eric Schneiderman said Monday the Courtyard by Marriott New York JFK Airport hotel must also pay $17,500 in fines to the state.
Last year’s snowstorm in January dumped more than 26 inches of snow in the city.
Schneiderman said the hotel took advantage of hundreds of stranded people who were simply seeking the safety of shelter by drastically increasing rates.
Efforts to reach the hotel’s owner, Granite JFK LLC, were not immediately successful.
A spokeswoman for Marriott said its guidelines prohibit its franchisees from raising rates during times of disaster.
That’s right, you can meet Pat Tomasulo and this sweet 2007 Ford Focus at the Chicago Auto Show.
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× Lake of the Ozarks ‘Party Cove’ to get its own reality TV show from ‘Jersey Shore’ creators
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Move over, Snooki. The creators of reality shows like “Jersey Shore” and “Party Down South” are setting their sights on the Lake of the Ozarks.
Doron Ofir Casting and 495 Productions are looking for cast members for a reality show to be filmed at the infamous “Party Cove” at the Lake of the Ozarks. The show’s name? “Party Cove,” of course.
According to their website, the production company is looking for the “craziest, hottest, loudest 21+ SUMMER VACATIONERS who are ready to hit the lake and share the summer of a lifetime with us.”
Some of the questions for potential cast members include, “BRAG! What are your best assets? Physical, material and social,” and “What are your pick-up tactics?”
You can apply online if you think you’re wild enough.
Party Cove’s official name is Anderson Hollow Cove. The spot is known for nudity, public sex acts and plenty of alcohol.
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A tiny Newfoundland village is hoping to quickly remove the massive body of a humpback whale that has been stuck there since last fall, fearing the impending odour and mess as warmer weather approaches.
The whale's body was frozen and covered with snow for the winter months in Nameless Cove, but has become an urgent issue for the village.
Hank Diamond, a member of the local service district committee, says Nameless Cove is waiting on a price quote from contractors, and is hoping for provincial assistance.
Diamond reached out to Service NL after Fisheries and Oceans Canada told Nameless Cove the removal of the whale carcass is the municipality's responsibility.
Fed Says 2018 Stress Tests Will Include Steeper Recession
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 8:19 PM EST) -- The Federal Reserve on Thursday said it intends to test this year whether the biggest banks will be able to survive a steeper recession, including higher unemployment rates and a crushed housing market, than has been envisioned under previous years' stress tests.
Stress testing has become a key part of the Fed’s regulatory toolkit. The Fed administers two different stress tests each year, with banks conducting the Dodd-Frank Act stress tests on their own and the Fed providing a more stringent exam through the Comprehensive Capital...
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JAMMU: After a brief lull, Pakistani Army yet again violated the ceasefire agreement by firing heavily on forward ward Indian posts on the Line of Control in Nowshera sector of Jammu region.
Earlier cross border firing in Nowshera stopped at 1230 hours but it resumed at 2045 hours. “Pakistani Army initiated indiscriminate firing of Small arms heavy automatics and Recoilless Rifles from 2045 hours late this evening along the Line of Control (LC) in Nowshera sector,” defence spokesman here said. (AGENCIES)
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FIREFIGHTERS say that reports of smoke in a residential block was a ‘false alarm’.
Crews from Portchester and Fareham Fire Stations were called to a residential block in West Street, Fareham, at 6.39pm last night, but found no fire.
CNBC's Mike Santoli takes a look at how to build a portfolio of ETFs to get exposure like Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway.
CNBC's Rick Santelli breaks down the latest data on housing which saw a bigger than expected fall last month. And CNBC's Steve Liesman add insight to the overall housing market.
Radiohead’s “Spectre” is a gem of their recent catalog that fans almost missed out on: The band was commissioned to write it for the 2015 Bond film of the same name, but the studio turned it down and went with Sam Smith instead. Fortunately, the band ultimately released it anyway, but so far, they’ve never played it live. As Stereogum notes, that sort of changed last night, when Thom Yorke debuted a spare keyboard-and-voice arrangement of “Spectre” at a solo show in Milan, marking the first time he’s played it live in any configuration. Hear it below.
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) - Defense attorneys are continuing to hammer away at prosecutors' claims in the federal fraud and conspiracy trial of four former Wilmington Trust Corporation executives.
In closing arguments Tuesday, defense attorneys attacked the prosecution's star witness as a serial liar who was fired and pleaded guilty for his own misdeeds at the bank - the only financial institution to be criminally charged in connection with the federal bank bailout program.
Prosecutors say the defendants concealed the truth about the bank's massive amount of past due commercial real estate loans before the century-old institution was hastily sold in 2011 as it bordered on collapse.
The bank itself was also named a defendant in the case but reached a $60 million settlement with prosecutors last year just as a trial was to start.
Saskatoon’s streak of sunny days is expected to continue into Friday, but Environment Canada’s forecast does warn of increasing cloudiness in the evening.
During the day, conditions are expected to be mainly sunny, with wind becoming southwesterly at 20 kilometres per hour near noon. A high of 19 C and a UV index of 3 or moderate are expected.
The wind should become light in the evening.
Overnight, there’s a 60 per cent chance of showers and a low of 7 C.
Fire has destroyed 69 homes in the far southern NSW town of Tathra, as firefighters saved hundreds of others.
VIENNA — Serbia failed to clinch a World Cup berth in Vienna and lost instead, giving fresh hope to Wales and Ireland in qualifying on Friday.
Serbia only had to beat already-eliminated Austria. It squandered the opening goal, came back to draw 2-2 then conceded a long-range goal in the 89th minute for Austria to win 3-2.
The Serbs can still secure top spot in Europe Group D and the automatic qualifying berth that comes with it on Monday, with a home win against Georgia.
But Wales was only a point behind in the standings after beating Georgia 1-0 away without Gareth Bale, and Ireland was only a point behind Wales after defeating Moldova 2-0 in Dublin.
MIAMI (AP) — A judge has decided that Florida school shooting suspect Nikolas Cruz should continue to be represented by a public defender at taxpayer expense.
Broward County Circuit Judge Elizabeth Scherer’s ruling Tuesday says Cruz has at most $28,000 in assets. Scherer says that’s not enough money to hire a private lawyer in a potential death penalty case of this magnitude.
The 19-year-old Cruz is charged with 17 counts of murder and 17 counts of attempted murder in the Feb. 14 massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. He is being held without bail.
Cruz’s lawyers have said he will plead guilty if prosecutors waive the death penalty. The Broward County state attorney’s office has not been willing to do that.
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — A shoplifting suspect was arrested Monday morning following a short police chase in Portsmouth.
According to dispatch, the chase started just after 1 a.m. with a suspected shoplifting call at a 7-Eleven on Mt. Vernon Avenue.
The chase ended after less than one mile. Dispatch says a suspect was taken into custody.
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Welcome to today's Birmingham City live blog for Tuesday, August 14.
It's transfer season.
Birmingham are intent on stepping up the Harry Redknapp revolution this summer.
Redknapp has already snapped up David Stockdale, Marc Roberts, Cheich Ndoye and Isaac Vassell.
He's keen on adding a number of further arrivals, too, with a number of players targeted in the aim of improving his side.
Redknapp is still in the hunt for new options to his forward line ahead of tonight's clash at home to Bolton Wanderers, but can be encouraged by his side's 2-1 win against Bristol City on Saturday.
Will today be the day the latest signing is confirmed?
The Birmingham Mail's live BCFC blog will bring you updates on all the Blues news and rumours as they happen - so stay tuned!
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SPARKS, Nev. (AP)  Officials say one person has been hospitalized after a chemical spill forced the evacuation of part of Tesla's giant battery factory in Nevada.
Storey County emergency operations director Joe Curtis said Monday an unidentified cleaning agent in a 55-gallon barrel overturned in an isolated area near a vehicle.
Curtis said more than a half-dozen workers became ill and one was sent to a hospital as a precaution.
He says only a portion of the factory had to be evacuated and crews were working to clean up the spill.
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County officials say there was never a threat to public health at the industrial park along Interstate 80 east of Reno.
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CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) -- Kavion Pippen scored 21 points and Armon Fletcher's go-ahead 3-pointer from the left baseline helped propel Southern Illinois to a 65-59 win over Valparaiso on Saturday night.
Fletcher's lone 3 of the night broke a 59-all tie with 44 seconds left, Tyler Smithpeters added two foul shots and Fletcher made 1 of 2 to close out the game. Fletcher finished with 12 points. Tevonn Walker made a pair of free throws with 2:21 to go that gave the Crusaders a 59-56 lead but Valpo never scored again, missing its last five shots. Pippen, who shot 9 of 11 from the field, tied it with 2:10 to go with a 3-point play.
Valpo lead 31-25 at halftime before Southern Illinois (16-9, 8-4 Missouri Valley Conference) outscored the Crusaders 16-10 in the first 7 1/2 minutes after the break and tied it at 41.
Walker led the Crusaders (12-13, 3-9) with 16 points and Bakari Evelyn and Markus Golder each scored 13.
Comcast announced the launch of it Xfinity On Campus service at Lynn University in Boca Raton, Fla. Xfinity On Campus is a service that lets college students watch live TV and on-demand content on their IP-enabled devices such as laptops, tablets, and smartphones.
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Getting off social media won’t be one of Donald Trump’s New Year’s resolutions, a top aide confirmed Sunday, adding that America can expect more policy pronouncements and newsmakers in 140-character missives from the president-elect before and after his inauguration, NBC News reported.
Days after Trump surprised national security experts by calling for more nuclear arms, incoming press secretary Sean Spicer told ABC News that Trump wouldn’t shy away from using Twitter freely when in office — although the last time U.S. nuclear policy was detailed, it came after a year of deliberation.
“I think it freaks the mainstream media out that he has this following of over 45-plus million people that follow him on social media, that he can have a direct conversation. He doesn’t have to have it funneled through the media,” Spicer said on ABC’s “This Week.” “You’re going to see — absolutely you’re going to see Twitter.”
Trump’s 2016 was colored by dozens of Twitter-spurred headlines and results — some intended, some not.
GUJRANWALA: The Pakistan Peoples Party local leaders and political workers on Wednesday strongly condemned the decision of PPP former president of Gujranwala city Lala Asadullah Papa to abandon PPP and join PTI.
A meeting was presided over by the PPP information secretary Sagheer Butt in which general secretary Rana Hanif, Vice-president Asif Jutt, additional general secretary Khalid Hussain Bajwa, Mehar Iqbal, Zulfiqar Bhutto, Taimor Dar, Rahat Virk and others participated. “Abandoning the party while the general election approaches is a clear conspiracy to inflict damage to the party’s repute,” they remarked while adding that Asadullah remained inactive regarding party matters for the last year.
The meeting resolved to re-energise the party in Gujranwala and at least two meetings would be held in a week. The meeting considered recommendations for the appointment of a new party president of the city.
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Over 2,500 people complained to Ofcom when Dani Dyer was left distraught at the fact her boyfriend Jack Fincham was living with his ex in Casa Amor, accusing producers of playing on her insecurities.
Eyal Booker has defended ‘Love Island’ producers after a backlash over scenes which saw Dani Dyer left in floods of tears.
However, speaking on BUILD, Eyal defended bosses. He said: “In the show’s defence, before we went in to the villa they told us this is a show about testing you within your relationships and within your couple.
“Jack and Dani up until that point had never been tested. Nothing that Dani was shown didn’t happen. It was just a very short clip. And within that villa you overthink everything...But she stood by her beliefs.”
Eyal also revealed that in order to get on the programme, he went through “audition after audition”. “It was pretty intimidating,” he said.
GRAND JUNCTION (AP) — The Bureau of Land Management has approved a plan for oil and gas development in the works for nearly a decade in Colorado’s North Fork Valley.
The Daily Sentinel reported Thursday that the master plan calls for eventually building 146 wells about 30 miles northeast of Paonia to the south of McClure Pass.
However, the BLM has only granted permission for one well to be built so far in the nearly 20,000-acre Bull Mountain project. It says the other wells would get additional reviews.
Paonia is home to many organic farms and wineries. Opponents have said the BLM has failed to take into account the cumulative impact of several existing and other proposed drilling development on water consumption and the valley’s agriculture and recreation industries, among other things.
WINNABOW, N.C. (WECT) — A large controlled burn brought lots of smoke into the Wilmington area Monday.
New Hanover County dispatch said Monday night that the burn is on 865 acres at Orton Plantation.
Dispatchers added that the size of the burn and Monday’s wind carried the smoke into Wilmington.
Brunswick County Fire Marshal Scott Garner said his office received notification from the N.C. Forest Service around 9 Monday morning that there would be a controlled burn of 900 acres at Orton Plantation.
Last year, there were controlled burns at Orton Plantation through May 1.
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Fort Worth Police are waiting to hear results from the Tarrant County Medical Examiner after human remains were found Tuesday.
A human skull was discovered along Precinct Line Road by a surveying crew, according to police.
It was turned over to the Tarrant County Medical Examiner to determine an identity and the cause and manner of death.
No other bones were found, police said.
The investigation is ongoing.
CAIN ALTO, Puerto Rico (AP) — After months of darkness and stifling heat, Noe Pagan was overjoyed when power-line workers arrived to restore electricity to his home deep in the lush green mountains of Puerto Rico. But to his dismay, instead of raising a power pole toppled by Hurricane Maria, the federal contractors bolted the new 220-volt line to a narrow tree trunk — a safety code violation virtually guaranteed to leave Pagan blacked out in a future hurricane.
Pagan said “I asked the contractors if they were going to connect the cable to the post and they just didn’t answer.”
After an eight-month, $3.8 billion federal effort to try to end the longest blackout in U.S. history, officials say Puerto Rico’s public electrical authority is almost certain to collapse again when the next hurricane hits.
The 8-year-old boy injured in a motocross cycle crash on West Pembroke Primary School field on June 4th has been transferred from the ICU to a general ward at the hospital.
A police spokesperson said, “At last check earlier this morning [June 14th] the 8-year-old boy injured in a motocross cycle crash on West Pembroke Primary School field around 2:25pm Sunday, June 4th had been transferred from the hospital’s Intensive Care Unit to a general ward in stable condition.”
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Authorities in Alamance County are investigating a school bus crash that injured 12 students Wednesday morning.It happened in the Snow Camp area.The bus was carrying 41 students when troopers say a car pulled out in front of it and the bus crashed into some trees.Nine students were treated at the scene, and three were taken to local hospitals. All the injuries were minor.The bus driver was also injured, but is expected to recover.Charges are pending and the investigation is ongoing.
On Sunday, December 10 at 4 p.m. the First Baptist Church of Horseshoe Bend Choir will present, Night of the Father’s Love by Pepper Choplin.
Everyone is invited to come and share this worshipful and beautiful re-telling of the Christmas story with narration and music.
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Three in four Sheffield people believe age discrimination is commonplace in their workplace, a survey has revealed.
In a survey of 1, 400 people by online job search website CV Library, 74 per cent raised concerns about not being treated fairly at work.
In addition, a third said they believe they have been rejected for a job because of their age.
Lee Biggins, founder and managing director of CV-Library, said: "Diversity is a hot topic at the moment, and it is something that should be celebrated in the workplace.
"Sadly, there is clearly still a great amount of discrimination amongst those considered to be ‘too old’ or ‘too young’ to work in certain positions. As a nation, we need to address this issue head on, and consider ways in which we can remove these stigmas."
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"I think it's the 100-meter dash every year. After a whole summer having fun and everything, you're just used to having fun, being in bed all day. So, once you come out the the field and start running, you just feel like you're going to die or something. You feel like you're being tortured. It's probably one of the worst days. You're sweating. You wish you could go home and sleep. You don't want to wake up early.''
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“At the time when producers signed the deal, the initial commitments were to gradually increase cuts until April and May, so we were expecting to see some producers not fulfilling the 100 per cent cuts,” Al-Marzooq said. “We understand the circumstances, and in February we are talking to non-Opec producers to raise their cuts according to their commitments.”
YEREVAN, APRIL 18, ARMENPRESS. British media didn’t miss Henrikh Mkhitaryan’s generous act as the Armenian international gave some cash to a homeless man in Manchester city center, Daily Mail reported.
The Manchester United star was pictured handing over some cash to the man after enjoying a meal in the Italian restaurant San Carlo.
Mkhitaryan, stopped to give the man - dressed in jeans and a camouflage jacket – money from his wallet as he stood alongside his Mercedes.
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MYRTLEFORD is planning to join the Country Basketball League for next season.
A men’s and women’s team will be the first from Myrtleford to play against the region’s best basketballers.
The addition of Myrtleford to the CBL’s North East competition will take the total number of teams to nine.
Brendan Cusack said with a strong domestic competition and some gifted juniors Myrtleford has the talent to fit right in.
“Myrtleford for such a small town has some amazing basketball talent and a CBL team would create even more excitement for the game,” he said.
“When you look at all the good junior basketball players here there is the potential for Myrtleford to field some really strong teams down the track.
“There’s a very good group of boys that have a season or two left in junior rep and then even kids that are playing in Wangaratta and Shepparton.”
CASPER, Wyo. (AP) — A man who chained himself to a concrete-filled barrel in an effort to prevent trucks from hauling Yellowstone National Park bison to slaughter has pleaded guilty.
The Casper Star-Tribune reports Joshua Rivera, of Clifton, Colorado, pleaded guilty Monday to trespassing and interfering with a government employee. He and another man were arrested Friday after they chained themselves to 55-gallon (208-liter) barrels in an attempt to block a road in Yellowstone.
The Bozeman Daily Chronicle reported the men belong to the group Wild Buffalo Defense. The group’s spokesman, Monty Slate, said the protest delayed a shipment of bison for a few hours before another path was cleared.
Bison are shipped to slaughter each year as part of a population management plan for the park.
Rivera’s co-defendant has pleaded not guilty.
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Benguela — The ruling MPLA party will continue to focus on training more technicians to better provide health services to the population.
The assurance came from the first secretary of MPLA committee in coastal Benguela province, Rui Falcão.
The MPLA official was speaking at a meeting held Saturday with the health professionals in Benguela, as part of the electoral campaign.
Rui Falcão mentioned the health sector as one of the MPLA government's priorities, pledging to tackle the plight of professionals in different areas of the sector.
"We will get in touch with the real estate company "Imogestim" in order to ensure the modalities of access to housing for technicians," said Rui Falcão.
He added that the MPLA government will work on the humanisation of health services with the spirit of dedication in service to the patient.
Meanwhile, the provincial secretariat of the ruling party's youth wing (JMPLA) has arranged a local men's soccer tournament to support the MPLA's campaign for August 23 elections.
National passenger carrier Air India on Monday said that it will introduce a direct flight from New Delhi to Tel Aviv from March 22. According to the airline, a 256-seater Boeing 787 Dreamliner will operate the thrice-a-week flight service."The launch of the operation to Tel Aviv has witnessed an over whelming response both in India and Israel lending a fillip to tourism besides boosting the trade and industry sector," the airline said in a statement."The flight will also attract travellers from countries further to the east in the Southeast Asia and Australia.The duration of the flight between Delhi and Tel Aviv will be around 2 hours shorter than that taken by Israel's national carrier El Al, which has direct flights between Tel Aviv and Mumbai", the airline said.
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BRAINTREE, Mass. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Massachusetts Lottery's "Numbers Evening" game were:
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OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland will give some idea of what Canada's priorities will be in renegotiations of the North American Free Trade Agreement.
She's going to give a speech in Ottawa this morning just days before Canadian negotiators sit down with their American and Mexican counterparts in Washington.
A senior government official tells The Canadian Press that the speech will provide more details on Ottawa's NAFTA priorities. But the official says Freeland is unlikely to lay out too many details at this stage.
The priorities will include a desire for new sections in the agreement covering labour and the environment.
Some officials have said there is good reason for new labour protections — increased wages in Mexico would narrow the gap in labour costs, making it more attractive to invest in auto plants in Canada and the U-S.
NAIROBI, April 20 Kenya's KCB Group, the country's biggest lender by assets, has invited its employees to apply for a voluntary early retirement programme, to save an estimated 2 billion shillings ($19.36 million), it said on Thursday.
The firm, which also operates in five neighbouring countries, had said earlier it would cut an unspecified number of jobs, mainly due to technological changes and the capping of commercial rates in Kenya last September. ($1 = 103.3000 Kenyan shillings) (Reporting by Duncan Miriri; Editing by Adrian Croft)
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The Cavaliers are reportedly open to including the Brooklyn Nets' 2018 first-round draft pick in a trade package only if it helps the team long run, reports Terry Pluto of The Plain Dealer.
Cleveland acquired the 2018 pick from the Celtics as part of the Kyrie Irving deal.
According to Pluto, the pick is off limits for short-term help such as Clippers center DeAndre Jordan. The team wants a younger player who would "be under team control for a few years." However, the Cavaliers are willing to deal their own first-round draft pick for a short-term solution.
The news comes a few days after reports claimed LeBron James would be headed to the rival Warriors. James laughed it off as "nonsense."
The Cavaliers have struggled this season, going 30–20.
Cleveland takes on the Rockets on Saturday night.
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U.S. college student missing in Bermuda, police issue flyers
An American college student has been reported missing in Bermuda.
Bermuda police say 19-year-old Mark Dombroski was on a rugby tour with Saint Joseph's University, of Philadelphia, when he disappeared early Sunday.
Police say he was last seen around 1 a.m. at The Dog House, a bar and restaurant in Hamilton, the island's capital. They are asking for the public's help in locating the missing teen, circulating a flyer with his photos.
The police say "there is concern for his well-being."
Saint Joseph's is a Roman Catholic Jesuit university. It issued a statement saying it has been in touch with the freshman's family and "continues to pray for his safe return."
Dombroski is from Media, Pennsylvania, and is a 2017 graduate of Archmere Academy in Claymont, Delaware.
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It's competition time, and fans of Swansea City will have the chance to grab the jersey of new signing Jordan Ayew.
There is a Swans competition where, you could be in with a chance of winning a signed Jordan Ayew shirt, a copy of FIFA 17 - complete with its own Swans cover - or two tickets for our Premier League fixture against Burnley.
The Ghanaian is joined the Welsh side in the January transfer window and made his debut against Leicester City.
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One man is in custody following a stand-off in Resolute Bay, Nunavut, that ended peacefully.
The man had been barricaded in a home in the community and discharged a number of rounds, according to an RCMP news release around 3 p.m.
Staff Sgt. Mark Crowther confirmed around 5:30 p.m. that the incident was over following a negotiation.
Police "had communications with the individual," Crowther said earlier.
A school lockdown had also been put in place, and RCMP had asked people in the community to limit their use of social media "unless absolutely necessary."
BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) - The subway in Azerbaijan's capital has suspended service in the wake of a massive blackout in the Caspian Sea nation.
The authorities said the Baku subway will be closed for the entire day Wednesday due to unstable power supply. City officials provided extra buses to help commuters.
The power outage hit the ex-Soviet nation early Tuesday when a transformer at one of the nation's power plants caught fire. It was the worst blackout in Azerbaijan since the 1991 Soviet collapse, and energy workers were struggling for a second day to restore supply.
President Ilham Aliyev has set up a government commission to investigate the reasons behind the blackout.
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Three hikers have been injured following a run-in with a bear at a campground near Alaska's largest city.
Anchorage authorities say four young people were hiking in the woods around the Eagle River campground when three of them were injured by a grizzly bear with two cubs. They were taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Barrie Police are looking for information from anyone who may have witnessed a collision in Barrie’s south end Tuesday morning.
Officers were called between 6 a.m. and 6:20 a.m. on Tuesday to the corner of Minet’s Point Road and White Oaks Road in Barrie, where they found an abandoned vehicle with obvious damage.
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Investigators determined the car was involved in a collision at the intersection of Young Street and Minet’s Point Road, where they believe it hit the curb, before being left 500 meters down the road where it was discovered by police.
The driver was not present at the scene when officers arrived, and Police say that while contact has been made with the registered owner of the vehicle, the investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Barrie Police at 705-725-7025 ext. 2912 or by email at rhueson@barriepolice.ca.
Kehlani just dropped “Again,” a sweet acoustic ditty that, according to Kehlani herself, is completely unmixed. “Again” was produced by Geoffro, the same producer behind the singer’s similarly-acoustic “Honey.” Though Kehlani has yet to announce a formal follow-up to her studio debut album SweetSexySavage, she’s kept a steady flow of music coming with “Honey,” “Again,” and the electronic Fifty Shades-esque “Touch.”
“Again” will hit streaming services next week. Listen to the raw track from Soundcloud below.
An Ohio woman is accused of leaving her 11-year-old son duct-taped to a chair while she took her daughter to swim at a local pool. Susan Malysa, 32, taped her son's feet to a chair in the basement of a Boardman, Ohio, home while she went to the local YMCA, WKBN reported .
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A gas grill being transported inside this car exploded when passenger lit a cigarette. 2 in car sustained burns; not life threatening. pic.twitter.com/76OaeJiCiv — Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) August 13, 2017
A Florida woman sparked an explosion of a propane barbecue grill being transported in her SUV when police say she lit up a cigarette.Orlando police Lt. Cindy Lane tells news outlets that the grill was turned on and the propane tank was open in the back of the red Kia Sorento as she left a barbecue at the Central Florida Fairgrounds on Sunday afternoon.Lane says the woman and her husband were burned and their sports utility vehicle was severely damaged. The couple's injuries are not considered to be life-threatening.----------
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. — Police say a man has been charged with felony murder in the strangling of a woman and her 2-year-old son at a home in suburban Atlanta.
Gwinnett County Police spokeswoman Cpl. Michele Pihera says 32-year-old Brandon Williams was arrested at a gas station after the deaths Sunday night. The mother died Monday morning at a hospital, a day after her son’s death.
Pihera says the homeowner told police that Williams is his son and that the suspect choked the child and the woman who was renting a room at the home. Police say the homeowner was working outside on a car during the attack.
Williams was taken to the Gwinnett County Detention Center and is being held without bond. It’s unclear if he has an attorney.
The victims’ names have not been released.
In a cover story with Esquire magazine, Alden Ehrenreich has addressed some of the rumours that followed the exit of directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller from 'Solo: A Star Wars Story.'
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Eau Claire (WQOW) - A local company is hoping to hire 150 new employees at a job fair Tuesday.
Radial is a customer service support company. To fill spots, Radial has had to up its pay, benefits, tuition reimbursement and flexibility.
Officials there have even added work from home opportunities, because job competition can be so tough.
"While it's tough to compete against everybody who is looking to hire, I think it's great for the economy, I think it's great from an employee standpoint," said Radial Director of Operations, Mark Allen. "It forces employers to be a little more competitive with their wages, be more competitive with their perks. So, I think a business like ours had done traditionally well in terms of not only attracting people but also retaining employees."
Tuesday's job fair runs from 12-7 p.m. at Radial.
As we stated in These Are Predicted To Be The Ten Most Popular Halloween Costumes This Year, Stephen King’s Pennywise the clown from IT is easily becoming the most popular Halloween costume this year.
But beauty bloggers have taken it a step further by putting their own spin on the disturbing dress-up. Check them out below.
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🤡🎈WE ALL FLOAT DOWN HERE🎈🤡 Little female pennywise makeup inspired by the new IT movie! (Ig @venomtoyaveins for makeup details) pic.twitter.com/9qt7TIdGiH — lauren🌹🔪 (@venomtoyaveins) September 7, 2017
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Terrorists opened fire at a Turkish restaurant in the capital of Burkina Faso in west Africa, killing at least 18 people, including the two attackers.
Burkina Faso's government spokesman Remy Danguinou told journalists Monday morning the dead are "mainly children and women" and the toll could rise because several people were wounded by the gunfire.
The restaurant is popular among foreigners and the victims came from several different countries, including France.
French President Emmanuel Macron has condemned the attack. A statement released by France's Foreign Ministry said French officials are in contact with a victim's family to help "in these painful moments."
This is the second attack on a restaurant there in recent years.
Last January, Islamic terrorists carried out an attack on the cafe that left 30 people dead.
The west African country is one of the poorest in the world and has long battled Islamic extremism.
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WIVB) — Police say a man was driving 109 mph when he was pulled over and arrested for DWI.
Officers spotted 24-year-old Adam Lauer of Lockport travelling 109 mph in a 65 mph zone on the 219 Sunday. After failing several field sobriety tests, Lauer was found to have a .16% B.A.C.
He was arrested and charged with speeding, reckless driving and two counts of DWI.
Lauer posted 200 dollars bail and is scheduled to appear in Orchard Park Town Court at a later date.
The Seattle Seahawks opened up the pre-season schedule with a 48-17 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers. Trevone Boykin threw for 189 yards and a touchdown. Rookie running back Chris Carson scored two TD’s…..The Los Angeles Angels completed a four game sweep over the Mariners with a 4-2 victory on Sunday. The Halos have won six straight games and they now have the second spot in the Al Wild Card race. The M’s host the Baltimore Orioles tonight in the first of three games at Safeco Field, KLOG 6:00 pm pre-game…..The Walla Walla Little League team qualified for the World Series in Williamsport, PA. Walla Walla will open play Friday at 4 pm…..High School football practice begins on Wednesday. Other fall sports practices begin next Monday.
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HOUSTON—A recent arrest by the Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman’s Office Sunday, left a drunk driver facing a $1M bond for driving under the influence with a child.
Deputies responded to a drunk driver call in the 5600 block of FM 1960 East where they found Heather Patterson, 26, police say.
Deputies performed a field sobriety test that determined Patterson was under the influence and had a child passenger in the vehicle. Patterson was arrested and booked into the Harris County Jail.
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Two of the most popular active monthly magazines are:
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MADISON (WKOW) -- New federal rules on payday lenders could help some of Wisconsin's most vulnerable people.
The average payday or car title loan is just $300, but it also comes with an annual interest rate of 515 percent.
The federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau released new rules this week stating payday lenders must do what is called a "repay check" on an applicant, before issuing a loan.
"That means payday and car title lenders will have to make sure that the potential borrower can repay their loan and afford regular living expenses for making that loan," said Peter Skopec, director of the Wisconsin Public Interest Research Group.
The new rules also limit how many high interest loans a lender can make to the same borrower in quick succession.
However, Skopec warned these rules will not help people with installment loans.
The CFPB is working on separate rules for those loans.
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Apple Music is ready! The new 16 episode series of Carpool Karaoke is almost here and there will be surprises each week. Looks like James Corden is only in ONE episode with Will Smith, the rest will be pairing of your fav celebrities and it looks AMAZING.
May 3 Concentric AB
* Q1 net sales: MSEK 546 (518) - up 4% y-o-y, after adjusting for currency (+1%).
* Q1 operating income: MSEK 100 (85), generating an operating margin of 18.3% (16.5).
* Says looking forward, orders received, and expected to be fulfilled during Q2 of 2017, were slightly ahead of sales levels of Q1 of 2017
* Says we expect that positive demand trend for all European end-markets will continue
* Says market indices suggest that production volumes blended to Concentric's end-markets and regions will be up 2% year-on-year for 2017
* Says remains well positioned both financially and operationally, to fully leverage our market opportunities. Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Stockholm Newsroom)
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PARIS, Dec 11 (Reuters) - French state-controlled utility EDF said on Monday it plans to accelerate its roll-out of solar energy in France to help the fight against climate change.
EDF chief executive Jean-Bernard Levy said the utility will invest about 25 billion euros to develop 30 gigawatt of solar capacity in France between 2020 and 2035.
He added that a large part of these investments in solar will come from partners.
His comments come ahead of a climate summit in Paris on Tuesday.
“The acceleration of solar in France is crucial for reaching our climate targets,” said Antoine Cahuzac, the head of EDF’s renewables unit. (Reporting by Geert De Clercq; Editing by Brian Love)
Inefficient of tax appeal system is costing the country trillions of shillings in terms of lost revenues and cost of running the cases, the Controller and Auditor General has discovered. The CAG, Professor Mussa Assad, in his central government annual general report for the 2015/16 financial year, pointed out that as compared to the previous report, tax revenue tied up on appeal cases has increased from 6.85tri/- to 7.273tri/- in the 2015/16 fiscal year.
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The U.S. Embassy in Managua removed all nonessential personnel and family members from Nicaragua on Monday after five days of violent clashes between antigovernment protestors and dictator Daniel Ortega’s enforcers. The trouble may not be over.
Mr. Ortega is the Sandinista revolutionary who first came to power in 1979 with Soviet and Cuban backing. During more than a decade of rule, he and his comrades grabbed millions of dollars in private property and homes. This cleanup—known as “the piñata”—by self-described champions...
LONDON — Ireland says it will begin collecting more than 13 billion euros ($15.9 billion) of back taxes from Apple (AAPL), 19 months after the European Commission ruled that a tax deal with the tech giant amounted to illegal state aid.
The Commission ordered Ireland to collect back taxes for the years 2003-2014, which it estimated at 13 billion euros, plus interest. Ireland disagreed, saying the ruling undermined the integrity of the country’s tax system.
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But Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe says he will on Tuesday sign an agreement setting up the escrow account that will hold the payments while Apple and Ireland appeal. The payments should be completed by September.
Donohoe says the government “fundamentally disagrees with the ruling,” but “Ireland is intent on complying with our binding legal obligations in this regard.”
LOW - In 2002, Terry and Chelsea team-mate Jody Morris are cleared after being charged with assault and affray in connection with a nightclub incident. Terry, uncapped at the time, is ruled out of the World Cup by the Football Association until the legal case is completed.
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Police say an off-duty NYPD officer was hospitalized Saturday with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.The officer was in a private car in Brooklyn when he shot himself in the chest.Police responded at about 11 a.m. to the vicinity of Wythe Avenue and Williamsburg Street in Williamsburg and found the officer in the front passenger seat of a Honda Accord, according to the NYPD.The officer was taken to Elmhurst Hospital and is listed in stable condition. His identity has not yet been released.The circumstances that led to the shooting are not yet clear.
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'No Words Can Express Their Loss.' Family of 5-Year-Old Crushed by Rotating Restaurant Speaks Out
A spokesperson representing the family of a five-year-old who died after being crushed by a rotating restaurant in Atlanta said the family is seeking privacy “to come to terms with this tragedy.”
The Fulton County Medical Examiner identified the victim as Charlie Holt, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
“The family asks for prayers and privacy right now to come to terms with this tragedy,” said the statement from a Holt family spokesperson. “No words can express their loss. If you have a loved one, please give them an extra hug today.”
The incident happened in the Sun Dial, a restaurant in the Westin Peachtree Plaza Hotel in Atlanta .
ITC To Probe Toyota, BMW, Others Over Electric Motor Parts
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 4:34 PM EDT) -- The U.S. International Trade Commission said Thursday it will be kicking off an investigation into thermoplastic parts used in imported cars by Toyota, BMW and others, after a judge previously terminated a probe upon discovering that petitioner Intellectual Ventures II LLC lacked standing due to an error in an assigning agreement.
The commission said it voted to re-initiate the investigation of the products — which include coolant pumps, water pumps, power steering motors, other auto parts, and the vehicles that contain them — based on a...
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Stocks fell sharply in early trading Friday, putting the market on track for its worst week in two years, as several large companies sank after reporting weak earnings.
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The news that schools in Lancashire are handing out an NHS survey to Year Six pupils that asks questions such as: 'Do you feel the same inside as the gender you were born with?’ (tick 'boy', 'girl' or 'other') has reignited a controversy around teaching transgender issues in schools.
Is it an attempt to indoctrinate our little darlings into the very worst of lefty snowflake identity politics? Of course not. It is a box in a questionnaire, not a legally binding document. That gets signed far earlier, with far less evidence and precisely zero input from the child in question. The pearl-clutchers worrying about their son or daughter labelling themselves for life at the age of 10, via one quick scribble of a biro, had no problem labelling them at birth.
The majority of children worrying about homework, playground politics and moving to secondary school are unlikely to give it much thought....
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Police in LaCrosse have arrested a man for allegedly throwing nails in Republican supporters' driveways.
The La Crosse Tribune reports officers arrested the man Sunday. According to police reports, he threw nails in the driveways of people with yard signs supporting Republican candidates after someone stole his own yard sign supporting a Democratic candidate.
Five homeowners had reported nails in their driveways for three years. One had to replace four tires on his car. The man was caught after one of the residents caught him on camera.
Police said the man told them he scattered the roofing nails "out of anger for the political system."
A message The Associated Press left with the La Crosse Police Department on Monday seeking more details wasn't immediately returned.
May 3 Avista Corp-
* Avista Corp- net income attributable to avista corp. Shareholders $0.96 per diluted share for q1 of 2017
* Says confirming its 2017 guidance for consolidated earnings to be in range of $1.80 to $2.00 per diluted share
* Says expect avista utilities' capital expenditures to total about $405.0 million in 2017
* Avista says in second half of 2017, expect to issue up to $110.0 million of long-term debt,up to $70.0 million of common stock to fund planned capital expenditures
* Qtrly operating revenues $436.5 million versus $418.2 million Source text: (bit.ly/2pXq1p5) Further company coverage:
White Bear Lake (US): Prosecutors say a Minnesota man lived in his house with the decomposing bodies of his mother and twin brother for about a year.
Sixty-year-old Robert James Kuefler of White Bear Lake is charged with interference with a dead body or scene of death because he neglected to tell authorities they died of natural causes, according to the St Paul Pioneer Press.
The bodies were found last year. Kuefler was charged this week. Police say he told them his mother, 94-year-old Evelyn Kuefler, died in August 2015 and his brother, Richard Kuefler, died before that and he couldn't bring himself to bury them.
The complaint says his mother's body was decayed and skeletal and his brother's body was "mummified."
Nigerian Super Eagles’ goalkeeper, Carl Ikeme has made his first public appearance after fight against Cancer of the Blood, Leukemia.
Digital Sports Editor, Nathan Judah revealed on Twitter that the 32-year-old Wolverhampton Wanderers’ goalkeeper helped in opening a brand new Haematology & Oncology Day unit at Solihull Hospital on Tuesday.
Ikeme who was supposed to be Super Eagles number 1 at the Russia 2018 World Cup was diagnosed with acute leukemia during a blood test following his return to his club Wolverhampton Wanderers for pre-season training last summer.
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March 19 (Reuters) - Good Brands AG:
* PLACES A CONVERTIBLE BOND WITH A TOTAL VOLUME OF EUR 1.6 MILLION
* CONVERTIBLE BOND IS DIVIDED INTO 16 EQUIVALENT BEARER BONDS WITH A NOMINAL VALUE OF EUR 100,000 EACH
* BONDS BEAR INTEREST OF 5.0% PER ANNUM
* BONDS CAN BE CONVERTED INTO SHARES, CONVERSION PRICE IS EUR 21.51 PER SHARE Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
US Customs says it's prepared to crack down on American imports of goods prepared in Chinese factories by North Korean laborers whose salaries mostly go to the government of Kim Jong Un.
The pledge comes amid calls for tougher law enforcement by senators and experts, after an AP investigation reported this week that American consumers buying seafood at Walmart, ALDI and other stores may inadvertently be subsidizing North Korea as it builds nuclear weapons.
The companies said forced labor in their supply chains was unacceptable.
The North Korean workers found in Chinese factories aren't allowed to leave, and receive only a fraction of their pay — most goes straight to the North Korean state.
FOREST CITY, IA (WCMH) — An Iowa man is a facing extradition to Ohio after he was arrested for allegedly selling thousands of dollars’ worth of drugs to college students in Athens County.
According to Athens County Prosecutor Keller Blackburn, Anthony Scott Boeckholt, 42, of Forest City, Iowa, is charged with engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity after allegedly supplying two college students with narcotics and other drugs over the dark web. Boeckholt is accused of sending many large shipments of drugs to Athens County between Jan. 1, 2016 and Jan. 23, 2018.
“Ohio is in the middle of an opiate crisis, and this suspect in Iowa was using college kids to traffic thousands of dollars in narcotics,” Blakburn said.
Authorities with the Fairfield-Hocking-Athens Major Crimes Unit, the Athens County Prosecutor’s Office and Forest City Police department executed multiple search warrants late Monday. Boeckholt was taken into custody in Iowa and is awaiting extradition to Athens County.
BOSTON (AP) - Students who survived last month's shooting at a Florida high school that left 17 people dead are set to participate in a panel discussion at Harvard about guns.
The event Tuesday evening at Harvard Kennedy School's Institute of Politics will feature six students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland.
The students have become vocal advocates for stricter gun laws.
They say they're expecting more than 1 million people to participate in marches on Saturday in Washington and in other parts of the country calling for tougher firearms regulations.
They've already helped lead rallies and lobbied lawmakers in Washington and Florida.
Tuesday's event will be streamed live on the institute's website .
One Doraville Police Department K-9 will be safer as he protects the community as the recipient of a new bullet proof vest donated by all-natural animal supply retailer The PawStand.
Store owner Donna Raney is responsible for raising funds to purchase the vest.
She will present it to K-9 Officer Brian and his handler Corporal Jay Ferrell Oct. 7 at her store on the 6200 block of Peachtree Industrial Blvd.
"We love our dogs," said Raney in a press release. "We want to make sure they make it home safe as they serve to protect our community."
Canine vests range in costs from $500 to more than $2,000.
"It is extremely nice of The PawStand to recognize the dangers my partner goes thru," said Ferrell. "Brian is a go getter and I am thankful for their generous contribution to our team."
Raney and her team are hosting an Oct. 7 "Dog Trot" to raise money for another vest. The public is invited to attend.
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The Wisconsin Singer/Songwriter Series will present JOHNSMITH along with Dan Sebranek on Saturday, April 29th. JANE GODFREY from St. Louis will be the guest performer. The event will take place at the UNITARIAN CHURCH - NORTH, 13800 North Port Washington Road in Mequon - just south of Pioneer Road. Tickets are $16 in advance, $10 for students ( at all times) or $20 at the door.
Discounts of $1 (off at the door price) per donated food items ( up to a maximum of 4 ) will be given at the door.
Coffee, water, juices, and snacks will be available. All seating is general admission.
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The City of Pennsboro has lifted the Boil Water Advisory for Ellenboro.
ORIGINAL (9/28/17 12:19 p.m.):
?The Town of Ellenboro has issued a Boil Water Advisory on Thursday for part of Ritchie County.
The advisory has been issued for repairs to a main water line break. An isolated part of the water system has been shut down to repair the leak.
The advisory was issued for customers on Hill Street, Mesa Street, Oak Street, Cardinal Street and Cemetery Drive.
For additional information, call 304-659-2377.
Back in the ’70s, some jazz fusion acts, notably Flora Purim and Return to Forever, incorporated Latin-American rhythms and textures into their music. Too young to have experienced this trend the first time, Seattle keyboardist Alex Chadsey rediscovered that path with his band Duende Libre. A bass-drums-keyboards trio, Duende Libre puts a glossy finish on instrumental music that includes tantalizing bits of melody as well as compositional flair and echoes of past music from Cuba and the Caribbean.
A Hilliard man could be facing as many as six years in prison after allegedly taking nude photos of a local child.
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GE, Eaton, Carrier To Pay NY State $1.5M In Landfill Suit
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 8:40 PM EDT) -- General Electric Corp., Eaton Corp., Carrier Corp. and Transportation Consultants have agreed to pay New York state a combined $1.5 million to settle a suit alleging hazardous waste contamination at a landfill near Syracuse in the 1970s, according to documents filed Friday in New York federal court.
The complaint, filed in January 2016, alleged that waste from GE and Eaton was brought to the landfill in the town of Salina, eventually necessitating a cleanup by the state. Initially, the state sought $25 million in reimbursement under the Comprehensive...
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A son of a farmer from Beragh in County Tyrone, Dr Andrew Crawford is a former employee of the Ulster Farmers' Union.
He was an assistant to the former DUP MEP Jim Allister before the North Antrim politician quit to form the Traditional Unionist Voice.
Dr Crawford was an adviser to Arlene Foster when she was enterprise minister during the time the RHI scheme was created, and followed her to the Department of Finance and Personnel.
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Former DUP minister Jonathan Bell accused him of preventing the closure of the scheme, but Dr Crawford denied that.
He was also named by senior civil servant Andrew McCormick, in a hearing of the Northern Ireland Assembly's Public Accounts Committee, as the adviser who exerted influence to keep the scheme open - although Dr McCormick said he had no evidence for his claim.
Dr Crawford resigned as a DUP ministerial adviser shortly after that but denied Dr McCormick's claim and said he had "acted with complete integrity".
At least seven policemen were killed when gunmen wearing suicide vests attacked two police stations in the central Iraqi city of Samarra on Monday, security sources said.
The sources said clashes were ongoing at both police stations.
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Actor and screenwriter Paul Rudd, 41, has been awarded the 2018 Man of the Year award from the nation and amp;#39;s oldest collegiate theatrical organization at Harvard University on January 2.
April 17 (Reuters) - Cabela's Inc-
* Cabela's enters into revised transaction agreements in connection with Bass Pro Shops merger
* Cabela's Inc - Cabela's shareholders to receive $61.50 per share under amended bass pro shops merger agreement
* Cabela's Inc - Capital One to acquire credit card assets and related liabilities and become long-term cabela's credit card issuing partner
* Cabela's Inc says cabela's board of directors unanimously approved transaction
* Cabela's Inc - Synovus Bank to acquire assets and deposits of world's foremost bank
* Cabela's Inc - under amended merger agreement, bass pro shops will acquire cabela's in deal representing aggregate deal value of about $5.0 billion Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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NEW YORK — Police say a man has been shot in the ankle near the Barclays Center in New York City.
Police say the shooting happened around 2:30 p.m. Wednesday outside a shopping centre across the street from the Brooklyn arena, where the NBA's Brooklyn Nets and the NHL's New York Islanders play and the site of concerts and other events.
Police said 911 calls reported a shooting after an argument.
Police were searching for the gunman who fled. At first, investigators said they were looking for two people, but now believe it's only one.
The victim, a 50-year-old from Queens, was taken to a hospital in stable condition.
(CNN) Two Dallas police officers were shot and critically wounded Tuesday, the city's police department said.
A civilian also was wounded, the department said, but that person's condition was not known.
The shooting occurred at a Home Depot, CNN affiliate KTVT reported.
"Please pray for our officers and their families," the Dallas Police Department tweeted.
Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings also tweeted on the shooting: "We are closely monitoring the situation in northeast Dallas and praying for our officers and their families."
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The 2017 Komen North Central Alabama Race for the Cure is tomorrow, October 7, at Regions Field - 1401 1st Ave. South, Birmingham, AL 35233. All participants on race day must wear their race bib to gain entry to Regions Park. Your race bib is your ticket into the race venue. Adult Registration is $30, Survivor Registration is $30, Youth Registration ages 4 - 14 years is $20, and Virtual Registration formerly Sleep In is $50 and includes packet mailing. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/2vE5OTG.
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This is a family friendly event. Ride starts at Folsom HD and includes a 60 mile loop through the beautiful foothills of Northern California, concluding at Royer Park in Roseville, CA. Enjoy a BBQ, raffle, and live music. Proceeds support the establishment of a Downed Biker Fund, created and administered by Nor/Cal Christian Motorcycle Ministries to provide financial, spiritual, and service support to downed bikers in our region.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Ed Sheeran, and his cat, would like to thank the Grammy voters.
After skipping Sunday's ceremony, the singer posted a note of gratitude on his Instagram account and said his cat was celebrating, too. Sheeran won Grammys for best pop solo performance for "Shape of You" and best pop vocal album.
"Woke up to the news I won two grammys last night. Thank you!" wrote Sheeran, who included a photo of his orange-and-white cat. "This little fluff-ball is doing a bit of a celebratory dance, lots of love to everyone xx."
His victory for best solo performance wasn't welcomed by everyone. Sheeran was the only male on the list, defeating stars such as Lady Gaga, Kesha and Pink. Numerous tweeters expressed their disappointment.
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A key state official says mid-year reductions are possible next session because Iowa’s revenue growth for the current budget year remains below initial projections.
Department of Management Director David Roederer said Monday the state’s roughly $7.2 billion budget could be reduced between about $45 million and $90 million when lawmakers return in 2018.
Roederer’s comments came after a three-person panel known as the Revenue Estimating Conference presented its latest budget forecast. The panelists indicated Iowa’s economy continues to grow but at a slower rate.
Roederer says Gov. Kim Reynolds will have different options in addressing the expected shortfall, including cuts to department budgets. Previous sluggish growth led lawmakers to reduce agency budgets and borrow from reserves.
Reynolds is expected to present budget recommendations in January.
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Prattville Barbershop Triple Murder Suspect Pleads “Not Guilty” Due to Mental Illness
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A central Alabama man is pleading not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect in a triple homicide.
Reports say that Marty Morgan, 35, entered the plea Tuesday in Autauga County Circuit Court.
He and Keon Dashon Cain, 19, are both accused of entering a Prattville barber shop on the night of July 3 and shooting three men.
Both are indicted on two counts of capital murder, one count of burglary and seven counts of armed robbery.
Morgan also asked for time to consider claiming self-defense.
Cain is seeking youthful offender status and will be arraigned later if the court denies that request.
If labeled a youthful offender, Cain would serve a maximum of three years in prison.
Both Morgan and Cain are jailed without bail.
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Wells Fargo has been dealing with one scandal after another for the past two years, but all the bad news is now pretty much out, according to CFO John Shrewsberry.
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“I don’t think at this point that there’s anything meaningful that we aren’t already talking about, certainly since our last 10Q, so the inventory’s pretty complete,” Shrewsberry said Wednesday at a conference in New York, according to Bloomberg. “I’m sure there’ll be some still to work on going into next year, but our investors know everything that’s material that we know.”
(ANSA) Los Angeles, December 11 - Italy did well in Monday's Golden Globe nominations with Luca Guadagnino's Chiamami Con Il Tuo Nome getting three nods, for best dramatic feature, best actor in a leading role for Timothée Chalamet, and best supporting actor for Armie Hammer. For Paolo Virzì's Ella & John - The Leasure Seeker, Helen Mirren got a nomination as best leading actress, while Jude Law was among the candidates for best lead actor in a TV miniseries, for Paolo Sorrentino's The Young Pope. The Golden Globe ceremony will be broadcast on January 7. The Shape of Water, Dunkirk, The Post and Call Me by Your Name all received multiple nominations. In the TV categories, expected nominees like Big Little Lies and The Handmaid's Tale were joined by newcomers like The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. photo: Guadagnino
Heidi Klum has made a name for herself as a model and host of the reality competition series Project Runway, but did you know she's also amazing at invisible hula hoop dancing?
The TV presenter and Halloween enthusiast showed off some seriously cool moves during a dance battle on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Tuesday night. The segment called for participants to hit a button on the Dance Move Generator and perform whatever pops up on screen.
Needless to say, she delivered the Invisible Hula Hoop dance with enough frenetic hair whipping to make Willow Smith envious.
Other dances included the "Fork in the Garbage Disposal," which saw Fallon frantically hopping around like he's front row at a 1999 Backstreet Boys concert; "Speed Bowling," in which Klum raised suspicions that she was a mime in a past life; and Fallon emulating that one cool mom we all know with "Mom Tries Hip-Hop."
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon airs weeknights at 11:35/10:35c on NBC.
The fires that continue to ravage California have taken Kyle Richards‘ former home.
“I’m so sad to hear that my childhood home that I grew up in and my parents built, burned down,” she tweeted Monday. “I lived there from 2 or 3 years old until I was 18. So many memories #belairfire #skirballfire.”
Several celebrities have felt the effects of the fires, as Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi, as well as Rob Lowe, were forced to evacuate.
Last week, Kimora Lee Simmons, Lea Michele, Paris Hilton and more were forced to evacuate.
E. Clinton Bamberger Jr., a Baltimore attorney who argued a precedent-setting U.S. Supreme Court case about prosecutors' duty to turn over evidence, has died.
Former Maryland Secretary of Human Resources Kalman Hettleman confirmed that the 90-year-old Bamberger died Sunday in Baltimore. Hettleman says he had pneumonia.
Bamberger argued at the Supreme Court in 1963 on behalf of a man named John Brady, who was convicted along with an accomplice of murder. Both men were sentenced to death, even though Brady's accomplice confessed he alone had committed the murder. Prosecutors withheld that confession from defense lawyers.
The Supreme Court ultimately ruled that prosecutors must turn over any evidence they have that could exonerate the defendant. It's known as the "Brady rule."
The death was first reported by The Baltimore Sun.
Katie Holmes knows a thing or two about pulling off work-life balance in style as an actress and mother who constantly shuttles between the coasts . And this weekend in Manhattan, Holmes brought new life to a familiar summer wardrobe combo --denim shorts and a button-down--with a throwback twist: a pair of '80s-style high-top sneakers.
Holmes’s dark-wash distressed denim cut-offs tonally coordinated with her prim gingham check shirt and dark-lensed sunglasses. Layered bangles provided subtle shine, but it was Holmes’s old-school Reebok trainers (the Hi Fitness classic) that stole the show. The gum-trimmed sole and double velcro ankle closures were a surprise choice that gave the outfit a surprise retro edge, as did the finishing touch: ribbed scrunch socks.
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Earlier this week, Impact Wrestling issued a press release announcing that they will be honoring the victims of the mass murder at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, Florida last year in a special ceremony scheduled for July 3rd.
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Texas Justices Say Expert Report OK In Eye Damage Suit
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 3:39 PM EST) -- The Texas Supreme Court ruled Friday that a medical malpractice expert report that had been previously ruled deficient, dooming a suit over a botched eye surgery, was good enough because it made a good-faith effort to both lay out the patient’s case and prove to the court that the claims had merit.
The divided ruling allows Barbara Baty to move forward with her suit against certified registered nurse anesthetist Olga Futrelle, who Baty accused of damaging her optic nerve when administering anesthesia before an eye surgery....
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DEADWOOD, S.D. (AP) – The family of a 28-year-old man who mysteriously disappeared in Deadwood more than two weeks ago is offering a reward for information about his whereabouts.
Christopher Oien was last seen near the Deadwood Event Center Jan. 14. Police searched the area and found a piece of Oien’s clothing, but there was no sign of him. Authorities have used search dogs, a dive team and drones in their search.
The man’s mother, Hope Oien, tells KOTA-TV the family is fearful something bad has happened and just wants answers. The family is offering a $2,000 reward for information.
NEW YORK (AP) — Several people have hung a banner emblazoned with a message about abolishing Immigration and Customs Enforcement from the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty and have been arrested.
National Park Service spokesman Jerry Willis says at least six people were taken into custody Wednesday. He says federal code of regulations prohibits hanging banners from the monument.
The large banner said "Abolish I.C.E." ICE is a division of the Department of Homeland Security whose officers arrest and deport unauthorized immigrants inside the U.S., among other duties.
Activists with the group Rise and Resist say they hung the banner to protest U.S. immigration policy. They oppose President Donald Trump's administration and advocate ending deportations and family separations at the U.S.-Mexico border.
U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions has said the president's immigration policy is a step forward for public safety.
Thinking of changing your looks to something sleek and stylish or just want to get rid of you old look and go for straight hair. Well, some celebrities might cheer for you if you are going down that road. Whatever the case, getting your hair straight is no kid’s play. You need to look for a hair straightener that cares for your hair the same as you. But do you know how straightening your hair can actually be beneficial for you? And what about the hair straightener itself, what does a good hair straightener have? Phew!
If you haven’t given these things a thought then please do. It’s a matter of your Hair’s health and your wealth. Now coming to the point, there are numerous reasons why hair straightening is actually beneficial apart from the looks it gives you. As you know that Natural hair and especially curly hair requires a lot of product and this can build up on the scalp. Keeping your hair straight every once in a while allow for an easy and thorough scalp treatment.
WASHINGTON (AP) – A Trump administration official says U.S. intelligence agencies have concluded that Russia has deployed a cruise missile in violation of a Cold War-era arms control treaty.
The alleged violation complicates the outlook for U.S.-Russia relations amid turmoil on President Donald Trump’s national security team.
The Obama administration three years ago accused the Russians of violating the 1987 Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty by developing and testing the cruise missile. Officials had anticipated that Moscow eventually would deploy it.
Russia denies it has violated the INF Treaty. An administration official who wasn’t authorized to discuss the matter publicly said intelligence agencies assessed the missile became operational late last year.
The missile deployment was first reported by The New York Times.
Abductors of two Turkish expatriates in Akwa Ibom State have demanded N200 million to release them.
The victims were abducted on April 10 from their Airstrip Hotel room in Eket Local Government Area of the state.
A security source said in Eket that the abductors had been in touch with the BKS Construction Company in Onna Local Government Area where the expatriates work.
He said that the abductors contacted the construction company and demanded N200 million as ransom to release them.
“The abductors have demanded the sum of N200 million before the victims could be released to the company.
“The company is negotiating with the abductors to secure the release of the victims,” the source said.
According to the source, the firm is offering N500,000.
The state Police Public Relations (PPRO), ASP Chilly Ikechukwu, said the police were not aware of the ransom.
An Israeli citizen entered the village of Abu Dis in east Jerusalem and was attacked by Palestinians. He was in light condition, but his vehicle was torched.
Palestinian security forces extricated him and transferred him to the hands of the IDF and Civil Administration.
It remained unclear why the Israeli entered the village.
Baku. 30 January. REPORT.AZ/ Georgian defence ministry has dismissed 2250 people.
Report informs citing the Georgian media, the process is carried out as reorganization and optimization of the ministry.
According to information, in November 2016, Defence Minister Levan Izoria announced to conduct such measures. The reforms started on December 19, 2016.
The MoD statement reads that due to optimization, 400 part-time and 1350 full-time employees have been dismissed, alongside 217 officers and 123 Sergeants from the Armed Forces. The ministry says that 209 officers decided to leave the army themselves.
Totally, 11.8 mln USD saved as a result of the optimization.
Either Oklahoma or Texas won the last seven Big 12 championship games. When the conference title game resumes this season after a six-year hiatus, the Red River rivals could be facing each other for the second time that season. Or…
CSX Corp. turned the tables on an activist investor that threatened a fight for control of the railroad operator's board, revealing the investor's demands and calling for its shareholder to vote on the matter. The company said it made a written offer last week to hire railroad veteran Hunter Harrison as chief executive and to allow activist investor Paul Hilal to nominate five directors.
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CHICAGO --- A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 8 p.m. CDT for the following Illinois counties:
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Five Taiwan trade offices with "the Republic of China" or "Taiwan" in their names located in countries that do not have diplomatic ties with Taiwan have come under pressure by China to change their names, a Ministry of Foreign Affairs official said Wednesday. Antonio Chen , director general of the ministry's Department of West Asia and African Affairs, said that if the names of those missions continue to be used, the host countries may ask that the plaques identifying the missions be removed.
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The aim of the low emission zone is to significantly improve air quality in and around Antwerp. Since 1 February the most polluting vehicles have not been allowed into the area within the Antwerp Orbital Motorway or the part of the city of Antwerp that is on the left bank of the River Schelde. However, the figure quoted in Friday’s newspaper article seem to point to the low emission zone having missed its effect.
The Flemish liberal MP and Antwerp resident Willem-Frederik Schiltz (photo) told the paper that "At all the measuring stations we see an increase in the number of days on the levels of particulate matter exceeded permitted levels”. It was Mr Schiltz that asked the Flemish Environment Minister Joke Schauvliege (Christian democrat) for figures on particulate matter levels within the low emission zone.
"At 5 of the 9 measuring station the particulate matter norm has been exceeded more often than in the whole of 2016 and that is quite remarkable.”
SUDBURY, Ont. – Police say a drug seizure in northern Ontario resulted in the arrest of a man suspected of murder in Belize, as well as other crimes in Toronto.
The Greater Sudbury Police Service says the man was arrested on Friday as part of a drug bust at a local home.
A check on the man’s identity, which was not released, found he was wanted for a number of alleged crimes further afield.
They say he’s wanted in Belize on one count of first-degree murder, but did not provide details of the case.
In Toronto, police had a warrant out for his arrest on several charges including robbery with a firearm, extortion and theft under $5,000.
Sudbury police say he will answer to local drug charges, travel to Toronto to face charges there, then be extradited to Belize.
Woman killed, house gutted as power line falls in Mansehra
MANSEHRA: A woman was killed and her house reduced to ashes after main electricity transmission line fell in Lundi Khabal area of Oghi on Thursday.
Locals said that the main transmission line had fallen on the ground, hitting a house owned by Mohammad Khan. His wife Tasleema Bibi was electrocuted.
She was rushed to Civil Hospital in Oghi where doctors pronounced her dead. The house and household goods were also reduced to ashes. According to locals, five more people including children and women also sustained minor burn wounds when they touched the fallen live wire.
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* Reg-Boise Cascade Company reports 2017 first quarter net income of $10.0 million on sales of $974.4 million
* Q1 earnings per share $0.26
* Q1 revenue $974.4 million versus I/B/E/S view $966.3 million
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.09 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Expect to continue to experience modest demand growth for products co manufactures and distributes in 2017
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Possible exchange of child porn probed
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Authorities are exploring the possibility a Hiwassee man exchanged communications of a sexual nature with a juvenile he allegedly traveled to meet in the Richmond area in March.
According to a search warrant obtained for the man’s residence and filed with Pulaski County Circuit Court this month, a Virginia State Police trooper was dispatched to the 21-year-old Hiwassee man’s residence in late March to check the welfare of the man.
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A family who owns three north country pizzerias plans to open its fourth restaurant at the former JVO Cafe & Bakery in April. Nick Ciambra, who owns New York Pizzeria in Gouverneur, said he, his sister Vita V. Cammella, who owns and manages Nonna Dina Pizzeria in Brownville, and his nephew Paolo Cammella, who owns and manages Original Italian Pizza in Watertown, will open a second Nonna Dina Pizzeria in the Madison Barracks, 104 Bartlett Road, and feature the same menu as the Brownville restaurant.
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The Christmas Factory is now welcoming children and adults for festive funs ranging from activities and workshops to games and gastronomy at the Technopolis cultural complex in downtown Athens through Wednesday, January 4, following an extension. The Christmas Factory’s doors open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily and the 5.50-euro admission ticket includes various free events. For more information on events, visit www.thechristmasfactory.gr.
Technopolis, 100 Pireos, tel 210.346.1589
Trump feuds with Congresswoman over call to fallen soldier's widow
President Donald Trump and U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson from Miami Gardens have been feuding over a call he made to a fallen soldier's widow. Sgt. La David T. Johnson was killed in an ambush during a joint-military mission in Niger on Oct. 4, 2017.
A private landlord swiftly secured the legal means to move a small encampment of travellers from an industrial estate on Friday.
Last week it emerged that three caravans has popped up in Grayshill Road in Westfield.
Police and a traveller liason officer from North Lanarkshire Council visited the site.
However, it was landlord Knight Frank who ensured that the travellers quit the area after several days on the site.
The company successfully secured an eviction order - meaning that the visitors were left with no option but to take the caravans elsewhere.
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* TRC awarded $14.2 million los angeles power plant decommissioning contract
* TRC Companies - won $14.2 million contract to decommission one of 3 generating units at major Los Angeles power plant, 2 other units remain in full service
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Veldheer suffered a "cracked" ankle during Sunday's win against the Titans, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports. Consequently, Veldheer will be placed on injured reserve.
Beginning the season at right tackle, Veldheer moved to the left side after D.J. Humphries (torn ACL) landed on IR after Week 10. That said, Veldheer only lasted four games in his longtime spot until his own campaign was cut short. With both big bodies out of the lineup, the Cardinals will turn to 2017 fifth-round pick Will Holden at left tackle.
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If thousands of educators can endure the rain to march in Raleigh, our lawmakers should show taxpayers the respect to follow a more open and transparent budget process.
JACKSON, Tenn. — A stepdad accused of attacking a 13-year-old and her mother faced a judge in Jackson on Monday.
Terry Taylor appeared in Jackson City Court on multiple counts, including child abuse, simple domestic assault, and domestic vandalism.
He is accused of attacking a 13-year-old girl and her mother on Aug. 13 at an address on Century Street, according to court documents.
Taylor is currently being held at the Madison County Jail in lieu of $15,000 bond.
Smart will start at point guard for Monday's game against the Bulls, Steve Bulpett of the Boston Herald reports.
The Celtics are set to be without Kyrie Irving (quad) on Monday, which allows Smart the opportunity to pick up the start in his place. That said, Smart was already averaging 30.2 minutes off the bench, so he'll likely only pick up a few extra minutes with the promotion. Along with Smart, look for Terry Rozier and Shane Larkin to pick up some more playing time in the backcourt.
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Tesla finally is going to officially present the Model 3 in Europe.
It’s around a year after delivering the first units to customers in the U.S.
The first opportunity for Europe will be the 2018 Goodwood Festival of Speed (12-15 July) in the UK.
The news comes from British Model 3 reservation holders that received invitations to come check out the car, but there is no info whether there will be any chances for a test drive.
Previously, the Model 3 was presented in Europe, but only unofficially.
The 25th anniversary of Goodwood Festival of Speed should be abounding with plug-in cars, so it’s worth considering a visit to the event.
Tesla seems to like the Goodwood Festival Of Speed and returns there from time to time. In 2016, the Model X P90D was even racing on the track:
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ATLANTA — A representative for Ric Flair says the pro wrestling legend has been hospitalized and is dealing with some “tough medical issues.”
Melinda Morris Zanoni confirmed a report on Saturday that the 68-year-old Flair had been hospitalized, and stated he was admitted for routine monitoring. Zanoni provided an update early Monday, asking for “prayers & positive energy” because Flair has “tough medical issues.”
Former pro wrestler Mick Foley and wrestling executive Eric Bischoff are among those wishing Flair well on Twitter.
Known for his flamboyant outfits and “Nature Boy” nickname, Flair made his professional debut in 1972 and was inducted into the World Wrestling Entertainment Hall of Fame in 2008.
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"Infinity War" unites heroes from all over the Marvel Universe. Marvel
Marvel's "Avengers: Infinity War" is going to feature battles of epic proportions.
The latest installment of the franchise unites superheros from all over the Marvel Cinematic Universe to fight against Thanos. Early reviews are largely positive, and fans are gearing up for all the surprises in store.
"Infinity War" hits theaters April 27.
For now, see what the cast looks like in real life.
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — New York's governor has ordered flags on all state buildings to be flown at half-staff to honour the late Congresswoman Louise Slaughter on Friday, the day of her funeral.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo (KWOH'-moh) calls the fellow Democrat from the Rochester area a "trailblazer" who fought tirelessly for her home district.
Slaughter died on Friday at a Washington hospital where she was being treated after falling at her home. She was 88.
The Kentucky native served 31 years in the House and was the first woman to chair the House Rules Committee.
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An overturned truck has forced the closure of Twin Peaks west of Silverbell Road, according to police in Marana.
Sgt. Chris Warren of the Marana Police Department said traffic is being diverted onto northbound Silverbell.
No injuries were reported.
The Northwest Fire District said the road could remain closed for hours.
Overturned semi on Twin Peaks just W of Silverbell junction will cause traffic delays for several hours. No injuries. pic.twitter.com/wkkL9XYJrK — Northwest Fire (@NorthwestFire) August 14, 2017
W/B Twin Peaks closed west of Silverbell. Traffic diverted onto N/B Silverbell. Semi Rollover no injuries @PimaSheriff @MPDSgtScott pic.twitter.com/ajdEVgxDWi — Sgt. Chris Warren (@MPDSgtWarren) August 14, 2017
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After five years on the job, Executive Director Douglas J. Marlow is leaving the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals of Jefferson County. In the past, he also has worked in health services, at Planned Parenthood of Northern New York, as CEO at Mercy Care and overseeing community health centers in Watertown, Canton and Malone.
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The village of Glencoe is now offering residents the chance to separate compostable materials from their trash through a combined food scrap and garbage collection service.
Glencoe spokeswoman Megan Hoffman said that on Wednesdays through Dec. 15, residents may place compostable materials such as eggshells and fruit peels in a biodegradable yard waste bag or in their curbside yard waste bins.
Residents can participate in the program either through buying stickers or by signing up for a subscription service.
The stickers, which are placed on containers designating that there are the compostable materials inside, can be bought either at Village Hall, 675 Village Court, or at the Grand Food Center, 341 Hazel Avenue.
Residents can sign up for a subscription service by calling Lakeshore Recycling Systems, the village’s garbage and recycling collector, at (773) 685-8811.
Daniel I. Dorfman is a freelance reporter for the Pioneer Press.
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EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Suzy Merchant fainted while coaching Michigan State against Illinois in a women’s basketball game Sunday.
The 47-year-old Merchant was evaluated by the school’s medical staff on the court during the fourth quarter before walking to the locker room. She was later taken to a hospital for tests and was expected to be kept overnight as a precaution.
Michigan State beat the Illini 74-47 in its Big Ten opener, improving to 11-3 overall.
Merchant is in her 10th season at Michigan State and has a 215-99 record.
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Osage Beach is considering adopting a city-wide trash pickup service…but they won’t discuss it again for a couple of weeks. The Board of Aldermen is weighing their options in regards to selecting a single, contracted vendor to provide trash pickup around the city. It’s a service not currently offered by Osage Beach. Initial research indicates that implementing that system could reduce wear and tear on city streets from multiple trash companies running routes. It would also position the city to negotiate a better rate for city residents. The problem – if the city chooses to select a single provider, it will be a lengthy process. They would have to provide a notice of intent for all current companies providing the service and then wait two years before actually signing a contract. Due to an absence of two aldermen at Thursday’s meeting, the discussion has been tabled until the next meeting.
Take a hike, and don’t let $69 million hit you on the way out.
That’s the figure the 49ers reportedly owe recently fired coach Chip Kelly and his assistants after letting them go, according to ESPN’S Adam Schefter on SportsCenter on Monday.
Kelly still had $25 million remaining on a three-year deal he signed in January. The assistant coaches’ salaries would presumably account for the other $44 million that Schefter reported.
No word on the amount erstwhile GM Trent Baalke will get from 49ers CEO York.
All told, it’d be a considerable chuck of change for York to fork over — though it could indicate just how much he wants a return to the team’s former glory.
Now if York could just find himself another coach like Jim Harbaugh. But stop the rumor mill about the Michigan coach returning to the Bay before it starts.
CHICAGO (AP) — The U.S. women's soccer team will host South Korea in a pair of exhibitions in October.
The teams will play Oct. 19 in New Orleans and meet three days later in Cary, North Carolina, the U.S. Soccer Federation said Monday.
The U.S. previously announced friendlies against New Zealand on Sept. 15 at Commerce City, Colorado, and Sept. 19 at Cincinnati. There also are home-and-home exhibitions against Canada, on Nov. 9 at Vancouver, British Columbia, and Nov. 12 at a U.S. site not yet announced.
Wed, Jun 14: All of those TV shows that feature entrepreneurs trying to make it big with their inventions are starting to rub off. Catherine Urquhart reports on one special event at a Maple Ridge elementary school.
FORT JACKSON, S.C. (AP) - Military officials say two soldiers are dead and six are hurt after a military vehicle struck them while they were in formation at an Army base in South Carolina.
Fort Jackson officials say two of the six soldiers injured Friday afternoon were in critical condition and all of the soldiers hurt were taken to a hospital off the base near Columbia.
The statement from Fort Jackson called the incident a "tragic accident," but did not give details about where the wreck happened or the type of vehicle involved.
Fort Jackson says the names of the soldiers killed will be released after families are notified.
The Army says it has started a thorough investigation.
Fort Jackson is the Army's largest training instillation, with more than 50,000 recruits assigned there each year.
If you're looking to fill one of the jobs, head to the Flint & Genesee Job Fair on April 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Baker College of Flint. Check in for the job fair will be at the student center, and is open to adults 18 and older.
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It also announced that the Board of Directors have declared a dividend of $0.32 per share to shareholders of record on June 30, 2017, to be paid on July 17, 2017. "The quarter was a very strong one in northern Canada as we continued to build sales and expense management momentum," commented North West President & CEO Edward Kennedy.
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OGDEN, Utah — A woman who was hit by a bullet while she was sleeping in an Ogden home early Sunday morning has died.
Police identified the victim Monday as 47-year-old Maria Sanchez.
Ogden Police were dispatched to a home near 300 28th St. shortly after midnight Sunday morning.
Officers arrived and found the residence had been hit by multiple gun shots. Sanchez was taken to a local hospital in critical condition.
Police said three suspects are in custody.
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Ghanaian Highlife singer and songwriter, Dada Hafco is out with his first single for 2018 and this time, it's controversial.
His latest track is titled "Fault of a Woman" and it features Wutah's one half Afriyie.
Produced by DDT, Dada Hafco blames every problem that arises in relationship or between a two opposite sex on women.
The song also talks about women's bad influence on men and claims women should carry the cross.
Honestly, Dada Hafco might incur the wrath of feminists with this latest song.
Stream the full song below and share your thoughts.
Like any cuisine, not all Mexican food is created equal. From carnitas to made-in-front-of-you guacamole, braised pork and every incarnation of taco you can imagine, New York City restaurants put their own spin on established faves. But in a city brimming with choices, which are the best spots to try?
Fortunately for us, Thrillist has published a list of its top Mexican restaurants in the city. Here are 10 of them. You can see Thrillist's full list here.
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Having booked our tickets on the if form and having them confirmed as purchased the tickets have not arrived. Dispite three calls they have said we have to pick them up at Old Trafford and the only direction is the office is in the North West corner.
These things happen I suppose but being 71 I don't want to be scrambling around looking for the office any info on sitiing would be much appreciated and yes I've been to all the other finals but never took any notice of were the ticket office was situated why would I?
FILE - This Monday, Aug. 24, 2015, file photo shows the New York Stock Exchange. U.S. stocks are rallying early Monday, Aug. 14, 2017, as investors breathe a sigh of relief following the tensions between the U.S. and North Korea a week earlier. Technology companies and banks are making some of the largest gains as all 11 Standard & Poor’s 500 industrial groups move higher. Seth Wenig, File AP Photo
Winning numbers drawn in 'Lucky Links Night' game
ROCKY HILL, Conn. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Connecticut Lottery's "Lucky Links Night" game were:
02-05-08-09-10-11-13-18
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An eight year old girl has been killed and at least five people injured after a driver slammed his car into a cafe/pizza restaurant in a town near Paris.
A man has been arrested after the incident, but it is not yet clear if the act was deliberate.
The incident happened in a small town near Paris called Sept-Sorts.
French police said that the man is not yet able to be named.
Last week, an Algerian man drove a car into a group of French soldiers. Just over a year ago, a truck attack in Nice left 86 people dead.
In this image made from video, Kim Yong Chol, center, a former military intelligence chief who is now Kim Jong Un's top official on inter-Korean relations, walks through Beijing airport after his arrival Tuesday, May 29, 2018. He was at North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s side at the table in last weekend’s North-South summit, and had been a prominent senior official in other important talks. It was not possible to confirm the reason for his visit to Beijing, or if he would be traveling on to another destination. (AP Photo)
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Jana Partners LLC:
* Takes sole share stake of 3.3 million shares in Altaba Inc ‍​- SEC filing
* Takes sole share stake of 20.2 million shares in Pandora Media Inc - SEC filing
* Takes sole share stake of 200,000 class a shares in Altice USA Inc - SEC filing
* Cuts sole share stake in Sherwin-Williams Co by 43.3 percent to 371,383 shares - SEC filing
* Cuts sole share stake in Conagra Brands Inc by 19.0 percent to 5.2 million shares - SEC filing
* Dissolves sole share stake in Aetna Inc - SEC filing
* Ups sole share stake in HD Supply Holdings Inc by 64.1 percent to 9.9 million shares - SEC filing
* Takes sole share stake of 3.2 million shares in Zimmer Biomet Holdings - SEC filing
* Change in holdings are as of June 30, 2017 and compared with the previous quarter ended as of March 31, 2017​ Source text for quarter ended June 30, 2017: (bit.ly/2vBNz32)
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OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Golden State forward Andre Iguodala will be out for Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday night as he recovers from a bone bruise in his left knee that cost him the final four games of the Western Conference finals.
The Warriors said Iguodala, who was injured in Game 3 against the Rockets on May 20, was evaluated Tuesday and is making progress but still has the bruise and inflammation of the nerve surrounding his knee. Coach Steve Kerr has said Iguodala wouldn’t play until he can run without pain. He will be re-evaluated ahead of Sunday’s Game 2.
Kevin Love’s status for Cleveland remained unclear as he went through the concussion protocol after he was injured in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals against Boston. He wasn’t scheduled to attend media day Wednesday at Oracle Arena, where the Warriors host the series opener.
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The Jets are remaking their wide receiver corps this year with Brandon Marshall and Eric Decker leaving the team and a pair of rookies joining the club in the draft.
One of those rookies hasn’t been on the field much since being selected in the third round, however. Jets coach Todd Bowles said Wednesday that ArDarius Stewart is recovering from surgeries on his thumb and groin that were the result of injuries suffered before he came to the team.
Stewart is expected to be ready to return to the field during training camp, but missing Organized Team Activities and minicamp will likely slow his transition to the pro ranks. That’s not great news for the Jets, who were likely looking for Stewart to make early contributions while playing behind Quincy Enunwa and Robby Anderson.
The Jets also picked Chad Hansen in the fourth round and Bowles said he’s been dealing with a sore knee that is also not expected to be an issue in training camp.
WARWICK, R.I. (AP) — The scheduled auction of the Rhode Island home of five-time world boxing champion Vinny Paz has been canceled.
The auction of the Warwick home was scheduled for Wednesday but the website of Sullivan & Sullivan Auctioneers says it has been canceled. No reason was given. The auction was announced earlier this month following a foreclosure.
The 55-year-old Paz's three-bedroom house has been subject to liens from both the Internal Revenue Service and the Rhode Island Department of Taxation.
Paz was arrested twice earlier this year. He was charged with assaulting a friend in February. He pleaded no contest in March to assaulting his girlfriend.
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The Daily Mail says TSB has been described as the "totally shambolic bank" by customers following the IT problems which has seen many locked out of their accounts for four days. The paper says the boss made a "grovelling apology" but has said no-one will be left out of pocket.
Clarks "Dolly Babe" for girls on left, versus "Leader" for boys
Clarks has since removed Dolly Babe from its website but it is still on sale online on sites that include John Lewis and Amazon, the BBC reported.
The brand has apologised "for any offense caused" in a statement.
Nicola Sturgeon, first minister of Scotland, has tweeted that the incident is "almost beyond belief".
It is almost beyond belief that in 2017 a major company could think this is in any way acceptable. Shows what we are still up against. https://t.co/3C7Nop8o1E — Nicola Sturgeon (@NicolaSturgeon) August 13, 2017
This is not the first time Clarks has faced controversy over its school shoe ranges. Last summer the brand promised to revamp its school shoe ranges after parents complained that its shoes for girls were "fussy and impractical", unlike the "sensible, practical, durable ranges designed for boys".
Recently, the Advertising Standards Authority introduced guidelines for gender stereotyping in ads.
Arizona National Guard Arrives in Yuma
Twenty-five Arizona National Guard members arrived in Yuma last week.
The soldiers and airmen were welcomed by the Yuma Sector Border Patrol who also provided initial instructions on support requirements. The National Guard personnel are assigned to jobs such as vegetation clearing , camera operators , criminal analysts , administration clerks and training assistance. More than 60 Guard members are expected in the Yuma Sector over the next several months.
MILAN (AP) — Italian city officials have confirmed that a suspect in drive-by shootings in central Italy has been apprehended.
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Myrtle Beach police responded to a shooting at Quail Marsh Apartments Wednesday afternoon, and later determined it was an accidental discharge. One person was taken to a hospital with non life threatening injuries. JASON LEE jlee@thesunnews.com
October is an especially festive month. Yes, the weather is getting cooler but the leaves are changing colors and the smell of the air is better than any perfume you could purchase.
We suggest you live this month to the fullest, taking in every opportunity to paint a pumpkin, sip a delicious beer or take a scenic hayride. Here is just one awesome event you can attend in each Michigan county but there are many more across the state and we suggest you seek those out too.
Don't forget to get a costume post haste, as many of these events suggest or even require a disguise.
PORTLAND< Ore.– The proceedings should only have taken 10 minutes but early on Judge Marilyn Litzenberger got the ear of the public defender who thought the pool camera and any reporting on the case was too titillating and had no value to the public. this put the breaks on the case. one by one 2 reporters including KXL’s Rosemary Reynolds and two cameramen with TV stations stated their case as to why the public needed to know what happened… and the safety issues involved. After 40 minutes of back and forth the judge agreed to have reporters stay and video was permitted in spite of Todd Schneider’s family protests. Schneider is accused of stabbing Kasey Lebechuck repeatedly after he was asked to stop setting up camp in the Northeast Portland neighborhood. The judge says a mental health evaluation may be in order because Schneider insists on defending himself. he says public defenders are Government controlled. he will be back in court June 7th.
April 3 Bridgestone Corp
* Says it repurchased 3.9 million shares for 17.79 billion yen in total, from March 1 to March 31
* Says this was part of the share repurchase plan announced on Feb. 17
* Says it accumulatively repurchased 6 million shares for 27.1 billion yen in total as of March 31
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CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – Chicopee police are looking for the driver of a car involved in a hit and run.
Chicopee Police Officer Mike Wilk told 22News the vehicle, believed to be a 2004-2009 Hyundai Sonata, struck a parked BMW in front of 63 Center Street on the afternoon of December 4.
Wilk said the driver traveled up Springfield Street after hitting the car.
If you recognize the car or have any information, you’re asked to call Chicopee Police Officer Eric LaFlamme at 413-594-1692.
BEIRUT (Reuters) - Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on Sunday visited army positions in Syria’s eastern Ghouta, the president’s Telegram account said.
“In the line of fire in eastern Ghouta ... President Assad with heroes of the Syrian Arab army,” a caption said next to photographs of Assad in a crowd of men in military clothing, some perched on top of tanks.
The photographs were taken in a street lined with damaged building fronts with a couple of parked tanks.
If you love country music then bust out your cowboy boots and get ready to take in the sounds of Gary Allan at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino on Saturday, Jan. 20.
Allan is known for his songwriting skills, high-energy shows, smooth vocals and hits such as “Man to Man,” “Tough Little Boys” and “Every Storm (Runs Out of Rain).”
8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20. Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio. $29-$69. 760-342-5000, fantasyspringsresort.com.
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Spot gold was up 0.25 percent at $1,250.93 an ounce at 1040 GMT, while U.S. gold futures for February delivery were up $4.40 an ounce at $1,252.80. Spot prices fell 2.5 percent last week, their biggest weekly drop since May. The Fed is widely tipped to …
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Y98 will host All Time Low, All-American Rejects, Fitz and the Tantrums, John Rzeznik and Lights, on the West Community Credit Union stage at the Y98 MISTLETOE SHOW Saturday, December 2, 2017, at 6:30pm at the Family Arena.
Tickets will be available through a special pre-sale on Tuesday, October 10th from 10am until midnight, using the promo code: SHOW. Tickets will be on sale to the general public on Wednesday, October 11th starting at 10am.
Ticket prices range from $9.81 to $79.95 and can be purchased at The Family Arena Box Office, through Metrotix.com, or via phone at (314) 534-1111. Tickets purchased through Metrotix or by credit card are subject to Metrotix and/or credit card fees.
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MOGADISHU, June 14 (Reuters) - A suspected suicide bomber rammed into the entrance of a hotel in the centre of the Somali capital, Mogadishu, on Wednesday, police and witnesses said.
Bursts of gunfire followed the attack, which targeted the Posh Hotel - the only venue with a discotheque in the capital - according to a Reuters witness.
"The suicide car bomb targeted its entrance. There is gunfire inside the hotel. But I am not sure if fighters are inside," said Moahmed Hussein, a police officer told Reuters. (Reporting by Abdi Sheikh; Writing by Aaron Maasho; Editing by Larry King)
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Televangelist Pat Robertson is recovering after suffering an embolic stroke.
In an online news release, The Christian Broadcasting Network, which Robertson founded, says he was rushed to the nearest stroke centre Friday after a family member recognized the onset of symptoms.
The release says that within minutes of receiving clot-busting drugs, Robertson was awake, responsive and able to move all his limbs.
The Virginia-based network says 87-year-old Robertson is alert and expected to make a full recovery.
In addition to founding The Christian Broadcasting Network, Robertson hosts its flagship show “The 700 Club.”
NEW YORK Feb 14 Premium Point Investments LP is under investigation by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, according to a letter sent to clients of the New York-based investment firm.
The probe concerns the valuation of structured products and other assets held by its funds, according to the letter sent Feb. 9 that was seen by Reuters.
A spokesman for Premium Point did not immediately respond to a request for comment. A spokeswoman for the SEC declined to comment. (Reporting by Lawrence Delevingne; Editing by Jeffrey Benkoe)
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – A Las Cruces bar being sued by the wife of a slain Santa Fe County Deputy wants the lawsuit dropped.
Deputy Jeremy Martin was shot in the back by fellow deputy Tai Chan after a night of drinking in October 2014.
Sarah Martin has filed suit against Chan as well as Dublin’s Street Pub, the bar where the two deputies were drinking that night.
Lawyers for the bar want the suit to be dismissed, saying Martin failed to provide evidence as to why they are at fault.
Chan maintains the shooting was in self-defense.
His trial is scheduled for April. His first two ended in mistrials.
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BEIJING (AP) — The wife of a detained Chinese human rights lawyer says she has been prevented from leaving her neighborhood in the latest apparent case of extra-legal harassment of those who fall afoul of the ruling Communist Party.
Xu Yan tweeted Thursday that she had been followed from her apartment by police officers who stopped her leaving by taxi by telling the drivers not to take her.
Xu’s husband, Yu Wensheng, was grabbed by police on Jan. 19 while preparing to take his 13-year-old son to school and has been charged with the loosely defined crime of inciting subversion.
During a visit to Beijing last week, German Chancellor Angela Merkel met with Xu and Li Wenzhu, the wife of another detained lawyer, Wang Quanzhang.
Chief Keef has released a new mixtape, Two Zero One Seven. The tape is Keef’s first new project since Nobody 2, which came out in December 2015. Two Zero One Seven features production from longtime collaborator Young Chop, as well as Lex Luger, Keef himself, and others. Listen to the mixtape, and check out the artwork and tracklist, below.
See where Chief Keef’s work placed in Pitchfork’s “The 50 Best Rap Mixtapes of the Millennium.”
Two Zero One Seven:
01 So Tree
02 Fix That
03 Empty
04 Reefah
05 Falling on the Floor
06 Short [ft. Tadoe]
07 Knock It Off
08 Hit the Lotto [ft. Kashout]
09 Check
10 Dope Smokes
11 Control [ft. Tadoe]
12 Trying Not to Swear
13 Go
14 Telling It All
15 Stand Down [ft. Tadoe]
16 Running Late
17 Anything Gets You Paid
Watch Chief Keef perform “I Don’t Like” with Lil Reese and AraabMuzik at Pitchfork Music Festival 2012:
Archived copy of the Talon Fund webpage as it appeared in April 2016. The page is now empty. Screenshot via archive.org
Wayne Pacelle, the CEO of the Humane Society of the United States, is under investigation for sexual harassment.
The Washington Post revealed the Pacelle investigation, and Pacelle denied the allegations.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy and blogs revealed that there is deep concern about sexual issues within the animal welfare movement, particularly because most of the members are women but the leaders are men.
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MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has asked Congress to extend by one year the martial law he declared in the south to ensure the "total eradication" of pro-Islamic State group extremists.
Duterte warned that extremists continue to plot public uprisings aimed at establishing a caliphate in Southeast Asia despite a failed but disastrous attempt to set up one in the southern Philippines.
Duterte said in a letter to the Senate and the House of Representatives that extending his martial law declaration in the south through the end of 2018 would allow government forces to press offensives against other armed groups, including the brutal Abu Sayyaf group and communist guerrillas, who have intensified their attacks.
A copy of the president's letter was made available to reporters Monday.
Owner and Executive Chef of Tugas Restaurant Sandy Batista joined us in the kitchen to share her recipe for easy Chourico Phyllo Rolls.
Ingredients:
Ground or pieces of Chourico
Onion
Garlic
Instant mashed potatoes
Butter
Shredded cheese
Phyllo dough
Spicy dipping sauce
Oil for deep fryer
Seasoning to taste
Directions:
Saute the Chourico with garlic and onion Make Instant mashed potatoes according to box instructions Roll out Phyllo dough and cut into strips Once Chourico and mashed are cooled, scoop 1 teaspoon of the the mashed potatoes and sauteed Chourico onto the Phyllo dough strip. Top with shredded cheese Roll like an egg roll Fry until golden brown Let cool and enjoy!
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Plans have been filed for a major project to develop residential properties in the Old Town between Flat Bastion Road and Prince Edward’s Road.
Bado’s Garden Development Ltd has filed an outline planning application for the proposed extension and re-development of residential properties and ancillary areas at 52/58 Flat Bastion Road, 3/5 and 9/11 Bado’s Passage.
The plans will see the development change from an existing two story building to a four storey with green roof. The application also envisages some demolition work on the site.
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Part-Time Justin was on the red carpet, interviewing the director of “Boo 2! A Madea Halloween”, but was his time with Tyler Perry better than Big Al’s?
× Confetti from 4th of July parade blamed for brief power outage in South Salt Lake
SOUTH SALT LAKE, Utah — A power outage in South Salt Lake is being blamed on confetti from a Fourth of July parade.
Spencer Hall of Rocky Mountain Power said there was a parade in South Salt Lake Wednesday, and one float featured mylar confetti.
Some of that confetti went up in the air and caused arcing power lines, resulting in the outage.
Rocky Mountain Power first tweeted about the outage at 10:50 a.m., and around 11:40 a.m. they said power had been restored. The outage affected about 2,861 customers.
Click on the video player above on Saturday at 6 a.m. ET to watch live action from the Red Bull Crashed Ice event in Jyväskylä, Finland.
If you're shopping for a quality vehicle with perks such as backup sensor, Bose sound system, dual climate control, remote starter, a backup camera, blind spot sensors, parking assistance, traction control, and braking assist, this 2016 Cadillac SRX Luxury Collection may be the car for you. It has a 3.6 liter 6 Cylinder engine.
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March 28 VTB:
* Net profit in 2M 2017 increased 10 times to 20.4 billion roubles ($357.73 million) compared to net profit of 2.1 billion for 2M 2016
* In 2M 2017, net interest income was 72.9 billion roubles, up 14.4 percent year-on-year
* In 2M 2017, net fee and commission income grew 6.0 percent year-on-year to 12.3 billion roubles
* Total provision charges amounted to 19.4 billion roubles in 2M 2017, down 36.8 percent yoy
* The NPL ratio was 6.6 percent of total gross loans as of Feb 28, 2017, up 20 bps year-to-date
* The NPL coverage ratio was 104.4 percent (31 December 2016: 104.6 percent) Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 57.0261 roubles) (Gdynia Newsroom)
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — A semi-truck rollover is snarling traffic along I-196 in Grand Rapids.
The crash happened around 3:10 p.m. in the area of Plymouth Avenue NE.
The rolled over semi is sitting mostly in the median. While emergency and cleanup crews are on the scene, both directions of the highway have been narrowed to one lane. Westbound traffic is stop-and-go as far back as the I-96 interchange.
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Fire trucks now on-scene of overturned semi truck on I-196 WB .@WOODTV pic.twitter.com/yt18PNKZQl — Ellen Bacca (@ellenbacca) October 6, 2017
Michigan State Police say the semi was carrying a load of steel, some of which spilled.
The semi driver sustained a head wound; the severity of that injury was not immediately clear.
No other vehicles were involved.
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A 44-year-old woman drowned during a boat trip off Sai Kung on Wednesday.
Police said an initial investigation showed the woman had entered the water from the boat off Jin Island, also known as Tiu Chung Chau.
Emergency services were called at about 10.30am by the woman’s 62-year-old husband, and a police spokeswoman said when officers arrived, the man’s wife had already been brought to shore and was unconscious.
She was transported to the headquarters of the Marine East police division at Tui Min Hoi, Sai Kung, before being taken to Tseung Kwan O Hospital.
The spokeswoman said the woman was later pronounced dead in hospital. She said police were investigating the cause of the incident.
The West Indies drew their three-match one-day international series with Afghanistan 1-1 after the deciding game was rained off without a ball bowled.
Play was due to start at 2.30pm local time but a first rain delay meant the toss did not even take place until 4.35pm.
It was won by Afghanistan but just minutes before a reduced 43-over game was set to begin, the weather intervened again and after a long wait, play was called off at 7.25pm (00.25BST).
Afghanistan, who had lost the preceding Twenty20 series 3-0, had won the opening ODI as Rashid Khan took seven for 18 to bowl the West Indies out for 149. The hosts, who failed to qualify for the ongoing Champions Trophy, won the second by four wickets after Afghanistan were all out for 135.
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The Indianapolis Colts are signing free agent tight end Eric Ebron to a two-year deal, the team announced Monday night.
The Colts haven’t made many moves this offseason since free agency began, adding just one other free agent, but they added some much-needed depth to the tight end room behind Pro Bowler Jack Doyle.
The No. 10 overall pick from the 2014 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions, Ebron hasn’t quite lived up to the billing of such a high draft pick.
However, he does represent solid depth for the Colts in the tight end room, one which currently features Doyle as the only player with experience.
Ebron finished the 2017 season playing 16 games for the first time in his career. He recorded 53 receptions for 574 receiving yards and four touchdowns.
Should he stay healthy, Ebron should represent a solid red-zone target for Andrew Luck.
Behind Doyle and Ebron, the Colts have Darrell Daniels, Ross Travis, Mo Alie-Cox and Erik Swoope.
As we enter the dog days of summer a lot of people are hitting the local swimming pools, taking those summer vacations and cooking out more than ever.
One of the most popular signature summer foods to cook is the hot dog! A frank or wiener that is steamed or grilled and served in a sliced bun. But where in South Dakota can a person get the best hot dog?
According to People Magazine, they say that the best placed to score a delicious hot dog in 2018 is at Hungry Dog in Mitchell, South Dakota. The article says, "The Philly Dog cheesesteak-frankfurter is an epic combo with fresh-shaved ribeye, sautéed onions and peppers—and Cheez Whiz."
Not only does the place serve hot dogs but they also offer burgers, chicken shakes, and malts. But if you are planning on going there, you only have a few hours because according to a google search, they are only open from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM.
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The board of Zee Entertainment Enterprise Ltd, in a meeting held on Friday approved acquisition of 100% stake in 9X Media Pvt. Ltd and INX Music Pvt. Ltd, the company said in a regulatory filing. Photo: Mint
New Delhi: Media conglomerate Zee Entertainment has acquired 100% stake in two media entities, 9X Media and INX Music, in a Rs160-crore cash deal. Besides, the company has also bought remaining 26% stake in Zee Turner Ltd for Rs2.6 lakh, a 74% subsidiary of the company.
The board of Zee Entertainment Enterprise Ltd, in a meeting held on Friday approved acquisition of 100% stake in 9X Media Pvt. Ltd and INX Music Pvt. Ltd, the company said in a regulatory filing.
9X Media operates five music channels—9XM (Hindi), 9X Jalwa (Hindi), 9X Jhakkas (Marathi), 9XO (English) and 9X Bajao (Hindi).
INX Music is a 70.85% subsidiary of 9XM and engaged in the business of broadcasting a Punjabi music channel 9X Tashan, under its wholly owned subsidiary Paul Entertainment.
Fort Jackson: The nation's largest basic training base
Fort Jackson, which trains nearly 50,000 recruits a year, is the nation's largest basic training base.
SACRAMENTO (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday evening's drawing of the California Lottery's "Fantasy 5" game were:
08-14-19-31-39
(eight, fourteen, nineteen, thirty-one, thirty-nine)
Estimated jackpot: $70,000
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Countess Mountbatten of Burma who survived an IRA blast who took the lives of her father, son and mother-in-law in 1979 has died at the age of 93.
The Countess's father Earl Mountbatten, her 14-year-old son Nicholas Knatchbull and her mother-in-law the Dowager Lady Brabourne were all murdered by the IRA in 1979 when their boat was blown up off the coast of Sligo.
The Countess, then known as Lady Brabourne, suffered serious injuries, but survived the blast, as did her husband Lord Brabourne and Nicholas's twin brother Timothy.
Born Patricia Mountbatten, the Countess was the Duke of Edinburgh's first cousin.
Speaking on the death of Countess Mountbatten, a Buckingham Palace spokeswoman said, "The Queen and the Duke are aware and have privately passed on their condolences."
New State Sen. Bryce Reeves, R-Spotsylvania, waves to the gallery at the start of the 2012 session of the Virginia Senate at the Capitol in Richmond, Va., Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012. New State Sen. Bryce Reeves, R-Spotsylvania, waves to the gallery at the start of the 2012 session of the Virginia Senate at the Capitol in Richmond, Va., Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012.
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TAYLORSVILLE, N.C. (AP) - Where do you hide a 1,000-pound chicken?
That's what sheriff's deputies in Alexander County, North Carolina, are trying to figure out as they search for the concrete statue that disappeared from a farm west of Taylorsville over the weekend.
While the chicken may be heavy, it's only 3 feet tall.
Deputies think the statue was taken sometime between 8 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. Sunday from the driveway of the farm.
Chief Deputy Tod Jones told the Hickory Daily Record (http://bit.ly/2l7Z6BF) the statue's base was found several miles away. Jones said the statue is valued at about $1,100.
Alexander County is near Hickory, about 60 miles north of Charlotte.
A new website is designed to help see financial information about Michigan Schools.
Called the MI School Financials Dashboard – the site allows users to see the fiscal health of schools across the state.
You can view and compare school revenues and expenditures, as well as student count and funding per student, among other topics.
That information can be seen through an interactive map, allowing users to see the school district, as well as charts and graphs.
The information comes from the information schools are required to report to the Center for Educational Performance and Information.
That website can be found here.
April 25(Reuters) - Catcher Technology Co Ltd
* Says its unit will subscribe 25.1 million shares (6.3 percent stake)of Career Technology (Mfg.) Co., Ltd., for T$955.3 million
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If that is true of northern Utah, it is meteorological gospel for the state’s southern redrocks, arroyos and high deserts. Saturday promises temperatures in the mid-80s for Utah’s Dixie, up a few degrees from Friday’s forecast. Sunday, too, will see highs well into the 80s for the St. George area.
Sorry ladies, Sam Hunt is officially off the market. The country star married fiancée Hannah Lee Fowler on Saturday in Georgia.
According to TMZ, the pair tied the knot with an intimate ceremony at a Methodist church in Cedartown attended by family and friends, followed by a reception at a venue called In the Woods in Rockmart, Georgia.
The site posted several pictures from the big day, including shots of Hannah in her wedding dress, as well as one of Sam, in a white jacket and black shirt, chowing down at the reception.
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Nike decided to get out of the golf equipment business in 2016 – leaving its star athletes like Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods to find new clubs and balls – but the company is still making golf apparel, and it kicked off the new year by landing the No. 1 golfer in the world.
Jason Day, who played TaylorMade clubs and wore adidas clothing in 2016, revealed Sunday that he’s now a Nike athlete.
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One month into the 2017 NFL season, the league has been predictably unpredictable. The Giants and Chargers had not yet won a game entering Week 5, while the Jets and Jaguars were getting by with below-average quarterbacks en route to .500 records.
In college, the much-hyped quarterback class of 2018 struggled as a whole early in the season, leaving QB-needy NFL teams with more questions than optimism after a month of college film.
Thankfully, running backs, pass rushers and Clemson players should provide the 2018 draft class some elite talent.
Here is our latest mock draft as the 2017 season progresses. Draft order is arranged by NFL standings, win/loss records and points for.
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Colorado's population is one of the fastest growing in the nation. The moving company Mayflower says Denver ranked 8th in the US as a city Millenials moved to in 2016. And get this, late Spring into early Summer is the busiest time of the year to move. We teamed up with Consumer Reports to find out the best ways to deal with a big move.
Consumer Reports advises about a week before you move, go to USPS online and fill out their change of address information. You can program the date you'd like your mail to forward, so you don't miss any of your important bills or housewarming gifts.
Leo Varadkar has officially become Taoiseach.
He arrived at Aras an Uachtaráin to collect his seal of office shortly after 3 oclock.
Juliette Gash reports from Aras an Uachtaráin;
The cavalcade containing Taoiseach-elect Leo Varadkar, government officials, his parents Ashok and Marian, and his partner Matt Barrett, arrived at Aras an Uachtaráin shortly after 3 o'clock.
After signing the guest book, Mr. Varakdar had a brief private meeting with President Michael D Higgins, while his family gathered in anticipation.
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar's family burst into applause after the brief ceremony;
After some private photos, our youngest ever Taoiseach took office, and left the Aras to attend to the important business of choosing his Cabinet;
MOSCOW (Reuters) - President Vladimir Putin said on Sunday he hoped that political forces in Russia would put national interests before clan interests when it came to the country’s economic development.
Putin won a landslide re-election victory on Sunday, extending his rule over the world’s largest country for another six years at a time when his ties with the West are on a hostile trajectory.
May 2 Dennys Corp
* Denny’s Corporation reports results for first quarter 2017
* Q1 earnings per share $0.11
* Q1 adjusted earnings per share $0.12
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.13 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Dennys Corp qtrly total operating revenue grew 2.6% to $127.9 million
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.13, revenue view $129.2 million -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Dennys Corp sees 2017 same-store sales growth at company and domestic franchised restaurants between 0% and 2%
* Dennys Corp -in 2017 expects 45 to 50 new restaurant openings, with net restaurant growth of 10 to 20 restaurants
* Dennys corp sees 2017 total operating revenue between $523 and $532 million including franchise and licensing revenue between $140 and $142 million
* Dennys Corp sees 2017 company restaurant margin between 17.5% and 18% and franchise restaurant margin between 71% and 71.5%
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Sylvester Stallone has described his glee at receiving a coveted World Boxing Council (WBC) belt celebrating Rocky’s 40th anniversary – two years after the occasion passed.
Sylvester Stallone at the UK premiere of Rocky Balboa at the Vue Leicester Square in 2007
The actor showed off the emerald green trophy, which depicts Rocky characters including Balboa and Clubber Lang, as well as real-life greats such as Muhammad Ali.
WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman presented the belt to Stallone, who said he would “treasure (it) always”.
He said in a video posted on Instagram: “This fantastic belt was done a couple of years ago to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Rocky but unfortunately I didn’t get it at that time.
“But they were so nice, Sulaiman finally brought this to me and I am going to cherish it. And I just want to say to everyone: You better keep punchin’.”
RIVERDALE, Ga. — A Riverdale Police officer is recovering after crashing while on duty, Wednesday morning.
According to Riverdale Police Chief Todd Spivey, the crash happened around 11:30 a.m. near the intersection of King and Walker Roads.
Spivey said the officer may have been on her way to a call when she lost control of her patrol vehicle and crashed into a tree.
The officer was taken to the hospital listed in stable condition, and the officer's injuries were not considered life-threatening.
The Georgia State Patrol is investigating the crash. No other information was available.
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SUNBURY – The impact of Addiction and adverse childhood experiences on local families will be the focus of an upcoming Snyder County Coalition for Kids conference. The event will be held Tuesday December 12, at the Degenstein Library at Susquehanna University from 8am – 4pm with registration from 8-830 am.
The event will have speakers, networking opportunities, updates on what’s going on with the coalition and a free lunch. You can see a full list of speakers at WKOK.com.
Some of the speakers scheduled to appear:
-Jennifer Storm, PA victim advocate and author on addiction and childhood drama.
-Dr Pat Bruno, pediatrician with a focus on the effects of adverse childhood experiences with Geisinger
-Cpl. Scott Davis, Pennsylvania State Police on emerging drug trends.
The conference is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Kelly Feiler at 570-374-2470 or email SnyderCountyCoalition4Kids@gmail.com.
TAYLORSVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Where do you hide a 1,000-pound chicken?
That’s what sheriff’s deputies in Alexander County, North Carolina, are trying to figure out as they search for the concrete statue that disappeared from a farm west of Taylorsville over the weekend.
While the chicken may be heavy, it’s only 3 feet tall.
Deputies think the statue was taken sometime between 8 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. Sunday from the driveway of the farm.
Chief Deputy Tod Jones told the Hickory Daily Record (http://bit.ly/2l7Z6BF) the statue’s base was found several miles away. Jones said the statue is valued at about $1,100.
Alexander County is near Hickory, about 60 miles north of Charlotte.
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A 60-year-old career criminal is heading back to prison for beating a Rochester liquor store owner to death with a wine bottle earlier this year. On Thursday, Monroe County Court Judge Victoria M. Argento sentenced Kevin Quander to 36 years to life in state prison for killing 46-year-old Charlotte Lahr inside her liquor store in March. Prosecutors say ...
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Connie Licon could barely stand to put her baby down. She clutched the large plaster cast of the 16th president's hand, eager to keep it in her sight after it's been gone for over a year.
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Here's our growing guide to essential California adventures, easy to edgy. We'll be adding to it daily all year.
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Day 1 of Operation Christmas Drop is underway. The training mission takes part during the 66th Operation Christmas Drop at Anderson Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 10, 2017. The Koku Jieitai (Japan Air Self Defense Force) works alongside airmen from Yokota AB, Japan as well as Royal Australian Air Force crew members to deliver 120 bundles to 56 islands throughout Micronesia over 10days during OCD 2017. (U.S. Air Force Video by Senior Airman Katelynn Moeller)
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Shiza Shahid, co-founder of the Malala Fund, led a global campaign tapping into the power of one woman’s courage. She will present on the topic of overcoming fear and developing courage to lead change.
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On Monday’s “Hannity” on the Fox News Channel, author and Breitbart Senior Editor-at-Large Peter Schweizer discussed his new book, “Secret Empires: How the American Political Class Hides Corruption and Enriches Family and Friends” and deals involving China and Joe Biden’s son, Hunter.
Schweizer said, “[B]asically, what happens is in 2013, Joe Biden, flies to China to talk to them about very sensitive issues, the South China Sea, talking about trade issues, economic issues. Hunter Biden, his son, is with him on Air Force Two. Okay, that’s fine. That’s great. Here’s the problem, ten days after they come back, after Joe Biden takes a pretty soft position towards the Chinese, Hunter Biden inks a — what becomes $1.5 billion deal.”
He further discussed two more deals that involved John Kerry’s family, one of Kerry’s aides, and Hunter Biden.
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SMITH COUNTY – The Department of Public Safety has released the names of the three victims in a fatal accident on Interstate highway 20 on May 22nd. The four-vehicle accident caused hours of traffic tie-ups on the interstate in Smith County between Highway 155 and Farm Road.M 2015. The dead have been identified as Antonio Dixon, 45, of Longview, Jose Luis Mendoza-Lopez, 27, of Huntsville and Nemanja Spaasic, 29, of Coconut Creek Florida. The crash occurred when a car hit a pickup towing a flatbed trailer in the eastbound inside lane. At the same time, the driver of a truck tractor towing a semi-trailer, also traveling eastbound, took evasive action to the right and then left to avoid the collision. That action caused the truck and trailer to cross the center median and overturn in the westbound lanes, where it was hit by a westbound truck tractor towing a tanker trailer.
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If you have a package to send, Monday is your last chance to mail it normally and be sure that it will arrive before Christmas.
Canada Post says Dec. 11 is the deadline for sending packages through the regular mail service.
It’s the first of a series of holiday shipping deadlines, the remainder of which come next week.
Packages can be sent through the agency’s Xpresspost system until Dec. 20 and as priority mail until Dec. 21, and still arrive at their destination before Christmas.
For cards and letters, pre-Christmas delivery is guaranteed nationally if they are sent by Dec. 18, provincially up to Dec. 19 and locally up to Dec. 20.
The politician with responsibility for the States of Guernsey's trading assets has said he does not want to see an increase in charges for basic necessities such as electricity and water.
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The Trading Supervisory Board is currently discussing a new policy to ensure entities such as Guernsey Water and Guernsey Electricity provide a "reasonable return" for taxpayers.
In June, attempts to introduce new taxes to meet the States of Guernsey's financial shortfall were rejected by members.
Some feared charges for basic commodities such as water, electricity and post would rise as a result, essentially taxing islanders through public services.
But the President of the States Trading Supervisory Board, Charles Parkinson, said he is "not in favour" of raising charges to provide increased dividends for the States, and would be looking into ways of controlling the amount returned to the States through public services.
(AP) — At least 36 people are dead after a suicide bomber struck a market in Baghdad today — and the Islamic State group is claiming responsibility.
A police officer says a pickup loaded with explosives was detonated in a fruit and vegetable market that was packed with day laborers. More than 50 other people were hurt.
The attack took place just hours after French President Francois Hollande arrived in the Iraqi capital.
At a press conference with Hollande, Iraq’s prime minister said the bomber pretended to be a man seeking to hire day laborers. Once the workers gathered around, he detonated the vehicle.
The Islamic State group claimed the attack in a statement circulated on a militant website often used by the extremists. It was the third attack in three days for which the group claimed responsibility in and around Baghdad.
PanARMENIAN.Net - A suicide bombing targeted the administrative headquarters of a tribal region in northwestern Pakistan on Wednesday, February 15, killing three policemen and two passers-by, officials said, according to The Associated Press. The explosion went off at the main gate of the tribal headquarters in Ghalanai in the Mohmand tribal region, just as the workday was about to start, said Hameedullah Khan, a local government official.
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In this Feb. 8, 2016 file photo, actor Ryan Reynolds, center, poses with writers Rhett Reese, left, and Paul Wernick at a special fan screening of "Deadpool" at the AMC Empire Times Square in New York. Federal prosecutors say a man was arrested in central California for allegedly uploading the Marvel film "Deadpool" to his Facebook page days after its February 2016 release.
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Hamilton police are asking for the public's help in finding a missing 92-year-old man.
Romeo Marinilli was last seen Monday around 2:30 p.m. in the area of Robins Avenue and Hope Avenue.
He left his residence unannounced, police said in a news release.
"This is out of character for Mr. Marinilli as his mobility is limited," according to a tweet from police.
370 arrested for drunken driving over St. Pat's weekend
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota State Patrol says it made hundreds of arrests for drunken driving over the St. Patrick's Day weekend.
The patrol says that from Friday evening through early Monday, 370 motorists were arrested for driving under the influence. That's despite options for getting home, including free bus rides, Metro Transit and Uber. Last year, the patrol says there were 175 DWI arrests.
“The revelation that Doug Ford his fired Ontario’s Chief Scientist, coming on the heels of his announcement last week that he will scrap the Ministry of Research, Innovation and Science begs the question of whether or not Mr. Ford will run a government that believes in the value of science and scientific research.
The people of Ontario deserve to know why this decision was made and why it was done in secret. Ontario families deserve to know what Doug Ford will cut next.”
The Timberwolves and power forward Anthony Tolliver have agreed to a 1-year $5 Million contract and the Wolves have signed first round pick Josh Okogie. Terms of Okogie's contract have not been released. The Wolves have also retracted the offer on forward Nemanja Bjelica making him an unrestricted free agent.
Tolliver is a 6'8 33-year old journeyman who played for the Detroit Pistons last season and averaged 8.9 points and 3.1 rebounds a game last season. This will be Tolliver's 2nd stint with the Wolves. He played in Minnesota from 2010-2012.
The Time’s Up push to counter sexual harassment is striking a note with the steeped-in-tradition opera world.
Tenor Michael Fabiano says he “resisted” orders to perform violent scenes. Fabiano — starring at the Metropolitan Opera in “La Bohème” — told the Telegraph of appearing in the violent “Rigoletto”: “In our era now of assault and harassment [of] women I think it’s a little in our faces . . . we can be more attentive to what exists in society, even when we create a production that’s set 500 years ago.”
Also, a new Italian production of “Carmen” shows the heroine shooting her lover rather than being stabbed to death by him, as written by Bizet around 1873.
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Yarbrough (thigh) practiced fully Friday and does not have an injury designation for this week's game in Cincinnati.
Yarbrough will look to have his usual impact as a depth player as the Bills -- the NFL's best scoring defense -- continue to use a lot of shuffling.
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Two "amazing" years have passed since Syrian refugee Najeeb Al Masri and his family arrived in Canada from Turkey.
The engineering student spoke with CTV News Channel Sunday about the challenges of adjusting to life in Toronto, where he landed with his family in December 2015.
"For the past two years, it has been absolutely a tremendous change for us," he said.
"We had to go through a lot of change, but it eventually worked out."
Al Masri, who's studying computer engineering, shared what the toughest adjustments have been, such as learning to read a book from left to right instead of right to left, and those nasty Canadian winters.
For all the details, including tragic details of his time in Syria, watch CTV News Channel's interview with Al Masri.
BRASILIA (Reuters) - At least 50 people have been killed in a bloody prison riot in the Amazon jungle city of Manaus, a Brazilian security official told the Globo TV network on Monday.
Sergio Fontes, the head of security for Amazonas state, told Globo he fears that more dead will be found as authorities get a clearer idea of the extent of the rebellion that began late on Sunday, sparked by a fight between rival drug gangs.
International watchdog groups sharply criticize Brazil for its prison system, where overcrowding is the norm and deadly riots routinely break out.
(Reporting by Alonso Soto; Editing by Daniel Flynn)
Matt Nichols left the Winnipeg Blue Bombers' game against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in the third quarter with an apparent injury.
Nichols appeared to injure his throwing hand in the first half on a strip-sack by Tiger-Cats linebacker Abdul Kanneh. Nichols was seen getting treatment to his hand after the hit and may have further aggravated the injury on another strip-sack later in the first half by Justin Capiciotti.
Dominique Davis has replaced Nichols behind centre for the Blue Bombers.
In other injury news, the Ticats lost Sergio Castillo to an apparent knee injury after the kicker ran downfield to make a tackle after a missed field goal.
Castillo's was a non-contact injury and the kicker was on the field in pain for several moments before being helped to the sidelines.
Castillo had connected on three field goals before his lone miss that resulted in the injury.
Two chance encounters with officials from Pakistan — one serving, the other retired — led to fascinating insights into the way the ruling classes are evaluating the recent setback to Nawaz Sharif and the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz’s (PML-N) chances in the general elections ahead. What follows is a summary of the conversation. Does it look as if there may be a coalition government in place in 2018? Much too early to say, came the answer with a laugh, in itself suggesting doubts about the durability of the current configuration of Pakistan’s National Assembly ...
Enjoy yoga on the first Sunday of the month through October with instructors from Yoga Lounge & Barre. Participate in all levels of vinyasa flow yoga practice in the beauty of the West Terrace of the Manor House. After class, enjoy a stroll through the gardens. Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 714 N. Portage Path, Akron. 10:30-11:30 a.m. $16. stanhywet.org
Bundy was charged with five runs (four earned) over 5.2 frames in his Grapefruit League start Sunday against the Mets. He scattered five hits and a walk and struck out six batters.
Bundy sports an ugly 9.00 ERA and 1.80 WHIP over his four starts this spring but remains the leading candidate to take the hill when the Orioles open the season March 29 against the Twins. The right-hander seemed to find a groove late last season and delivered 3.58 ERA (2.84 FIP) and 10.7 K/9 over his final eight starts, offering optimism that he might settle in as the Orioles' staff ace in 2018.
Rosy is the lady accused by people close to the actress of dating Churchill, something she’s since denied, but why not take advantage of the attention? :-). See more photos after the cut…
A teenage man has died following a road crash in County Limerick in the early hours of this morning.
Gardaí said the 17-year-old man was fatally injured after the car he was travelling in hit a ditch at Tubberyquinn, Ballyneety shortly after midnight.
Three other men who were travelling in black 05 D registered Mazda 6 were also injured – one of them seriously.
The three injured men are being treated at University Hospital Limerick.
Gardaí said the incident has now been referred to GSOC due to an “earlier interaction between the crashed car and Gardaí.”
Any witnesses to the crash, or anyone with any information is urged to contact gardaí at Roxboro Road Garda Station on 061 214340.
A combination of strong winds mixed with already high water levels have forced the Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) to issue a flood watch for several areas of Windsor-Essex.
In a news release issued Monday afternoon, ERCA said wind gusts as high as 60 km/hr are possible.
Communities along portions of Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair could be affected by flooding, shoreline erosion and damaging waves. Areas that could be most affected include parts of Pelee Island, Leamington (between Wheatley Harbour and the tip of Point Pelee), and the western portions of Lakeshore, Tecumseh and the eastern side of Windsor.
People are urged to keep children and pets away from shoreline areas during this time.
The advisory will remain in effect until Wednesday at 12 p.m.
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (WPRI) — With temperatures in the single digits, making this the coldest Super Bowl on record, New Englanders are embracing the bold north.
Patriots Fan David Fiorello said he is used to the cold weather.
“It’s pretty cold, you just got to get a few drinks and stay warm, but it’s just like home actually,” Fiorello said.
“It’s perfect, just like New England,” Patriots fan Rich Fusco added. “It’s football weather and it’s great, the people are great and everything’s going well.”
In the above video, Ruthie Polinsky speaks with Patriots fans from New England who are taking the cold weather in stride.
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U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis on Wednesday issued a sharp ultimatum to NATO Wednesday, telling allies they must start increasing defense spending by year’s end or the Trump administration will “moderate its commitment” to them.
Firefighters in Cedar Rapids say they were able to quickly put out a fire inside a mobile home tonight, but the family living inside will now need to stay out.
Crews were called to the home in the 200 block of Mitchell Street Southwest around 6:10 p.m. Monday, where they saw heavy smoke coming out of the home's door. Everyone was already out of the house by the time the firefighters arrived. Crews knocked the fire out quickly after entering the home, and then needed to cut a vent hole in the roof for smoke to make its way out.
The family displaced by the fire is being helped by the American Red Cross tonight.
The Cedar Rapids Fire Department says the fire is still under investigation, and say a "moderate" amount of damage was done. They say the fire started when the family was away from the home.
COLUMBIANA, Ala. (AP) - A judge is refusing to lower the bond for an Alabama couple accused of keeping their adopted teenage son isolated in their basement.
The decision means Richard and Cynthia Kelly of Helena will remain in jail with bail set at $1 million each.
The suburban Birmingham couple has been in jail since their arrests on abuse charges in November. The defense calls the bond excessive.
Testimony during a hearing Wednesday showed their 14-year-old son weighed only 47 pounds when he was removed from the home where he lived with the Kellys.
Authorities say the youth spent about 23 hours a day in a basement with little but box-springs and a textbook.
Evidence showed the teen was hospitalized for three months but is now doing well in a specialized foster home.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Japanese carmaker Honda says another person has died in Malaysia after a flawed Takata airbag inflator exploded, raising the number of deaths linked to the defect in the Southeast Asian country to six.
Honda said Tuesday in a statement that the driver was killed when the 2004 Honda City car crashed on New Year's Day in central Selangor state.
It said the car was included in a 2015 recall to replace flawed air bags on the driver and passenger side but several letters sent to the original owner did not reach the new owner after the car was sold because its database had not been updated.
Honda said Tuesday the passenger airbag inflator deployed and functioned properly.
A heat wave broke and the air quality improved in the Northwest as a cold front moved across Oregon and Washington, but fire officials are still on high alert. They reported 24 new wildfires over the weekend.
Measurable rainfall in much of the region last weekend, with the exception of southwestern and southcentral Oregon, helped dampen fire potential, but it wasn’t enough to keep current fires from growing.
The Nena Springs fire on the northeast border of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation near The Dalles, Oregon, forced a number of evacuations over the weekend, which have since been lifted. The 40,000-acre fire is human caused.
The 27,000-acre Diamond Creek fire is the largest burning in Washington. It’s in a wilderness area 30 miles north of Winthrop and five miles south of the Canadian border.
Warmer temperatures and wind, especially on the east slope of the Cascade Range and near the Columbia River Gorge are forecast for later in the week.
Porfolio Watch is a new show that looks to improve your understanding of investments and guide you in making smart money decisions. Joining CNBC Africa’s Gugulethu Mfuphi are Andrew Dittberner, Chief Investment Officer, Old Mutual Wealth, Private Client Securities and Chris Gilmour, Independent Investment Analyst. Stocks under discussion today include Visa, Starbucks, Nike and Richemont.
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The Winchester, Illinois, deputy clerk is under investigation for misappropriation of city funds, according to the mayor.
Mayor Rex McIntire said Deputy Clerk Barb Hoots was placed on paid administrative Jan. 18 of this year. He said her husband Steve Hoots, who was an alderman, has since resigned.
"It was made aware by an internal tip from one of the city employees," McIntire said.
McIntire said the city handed the case over to the Scott County State's Attorney, who has put the Illinois State Police on the investigation.
"Due to the investigation, I can't comment any further," said McIntire.
WGEM News reached out to ISP for details, but no one was immediately available.
MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, FLA. (WSVN) - Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded to a gas leak at Miami International Airport, Friday afternoon.
7 Skyforce hovered over the scene.
Airport officials said there were also reports of a chemical spill near one of the gates, but nothing has been found.
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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) – Police are searching for two suspects from a robbery of a person on Holland Road.
On Sept. 29, at around 4:25 a.m., a victim was at the BP station in the 3700 block of Holland Road when they were approached by two black men.
One of the men displayed a handgun and demanded the victims property. After obtaining it, the suspects ran towards the Chimney Hill Shopping Center.
There were no reported injuries.
Anyone with any information is asked to call the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP.
What if mutant monster hunter Geralt, the eponymous witcher in The Witcher books and video games, were a samurai? What if The Witcher 4 went East?
It's all a daydream but one brought to some kind of life by Maul Cosplay in a short live action video. Maul Cosplay has been hired as a Geralt impersonator by CD Projekt Red in the past - he even has his own rather raunchy Witcher cosplay calendar.
In the samurai-inspired clip, Geralt faces off against a fellow ninja, using a curved katana blade rather than a witcher's iconic dual longsword - one steel, one silver - setup.
It's not the first Witcher-inspired short film Maul Cosplay has starred in. In February an impressive five-minute Witcher fan-film project was aired.
Behind Maul Cosplay is professional cosplayer and stuntman Ben Schamma. Besides Geralt he's cosplayed as Joel from The Last of Us, Corvo Attano from the Dishonored series and Solid Snake from Metal Gear Solid. Facebook is the place to keep up with Maul Cosplay if you so desire!
Batavia officials said city employees' W-2 forms were compromised by a phishing email at the end of January.Officials said the phishing email was received by a city employee on Jan. 31, and was disguised as an internal email. Personal and financial information including names, social security numbers, addresses and earnings were compromised.A total of 268 city employees are impacted, including elected officials, according to City Administrator Laura Newman.Officials said police are investigating, and city employees are being counseled by administrators on steps they should take to protect their identity and financial security.
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A group of Democratic state legislators wants to ban Rhode Island from investing in companies that work with the Trump administration to build a proposed wall along the U.S.-Mexico border.
Rep. Aaron Regunberg, a Providence Democrat, says the bill he’s introducing is meant to send notice to President Donald Trump that the state rejects xenophobia and values its immigrant communities.
It would require the State Investment Commission to try to identify businesses that contract to build the border wall.
Four other Democrats are co-sponsoring the bill, which is expected to be filed this week. Rhode Island’s legislature is controlled by Democrats, but some have sharply different views on illegal immigration.
Another group of Democrats is proposing to punish local government officials who don’t cooperate with federal immigration enforcement prerogatives.
Nina Davis and Alexis Jones each scored 16 points and No. 3 Baylor overcame a sluggish start to beat Kansas 90-43 on Sunday.
The Lady Bears (13-1, 2-0 Big 12) shot 60 percent from the floor and limited Kansas to a 22.4 percent clip. Baylor also controlled the boards, 58-30.
The Jayhawks (6-7, 0-2) stayed in the game early, thanks in large part to Jessica Washington, who scored 11 of her 18 points in the first quarter. The Lady Bears turned the ball over six times in the opening quarter but still led 28-19 midway through the second.
It was all Baylor after that, as it outscored Kansas 41-7 over the next 11 minutes.
Beatrice Mompremier had 15 points and 10 rebounds for Baylor, and Kalani Brown added 11 points.
Allergan (AGN) and Novartis (NVS -0.3% ) will collaborate on a Phase 2b clinical trial assessing the former's cenicriviroc and the latter's Farnesoid X receptor (FXR) agonist in patients with non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). Financial terms are not disclosed.
Cenicriviroc is a dual inhibitor of proteins called CCR2 and CCR5 that play key roles in inflammation and fibrosis.
FXR is a master regulator of carbohydrate and lipid metabolism, bile-acid homeostasis, inflammation and fibrosis. FXR agonists reduce the expression of certain genes that control the synthesis of triglycerides in liver cells. They reduce liver steatosis (infiltration of liver cells with fat), lower the release of free fatty acids from fat tissue and reduce their uptake by the liver and improve tissues' responsiveness to insulin.
Previously: Allergan on a roll, buys another NASH therapy developer for $50M plus milestones (Sept. 20, 2016)
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Few words in the English language are more gloriously vague than “maker.” The term can apply to anybody who creates something—be it crafts, robotic gizmos, costumes, software or technological innovations. This free regional event produced by the Betty Brinn Children’s Museum and the Milwaukee Makerspace celebrates those who make and encourages others to do the same with a family friendly gathering that highlights the do-it-yourself spirit of our community. Exhibits at this year’s faire focus on technology, education, science, arts, crafts, engineering, food, sustainability and more, and includes hands-on workshops for curious minds of all ages. (Also Sunday, Sept. 24.)
WARNING: This article contains spoilers for The Handmaid’s Tale season 2, episode 12 and potential spoilers for the finale
After what has been one of the most intense and gripping seasons of television this year, The Handmaid's Tale season two is set to reach its conclusion next week.
Fans are waiting with bated breath to see the outcome following today’s penultimate instalment.
The most recent episode was yet another harrowing watch, but fans are so invested in June (played by Elisabeth Moss) at this point that it is impossible to look away from the misery on screen.
Back from the wilderness, the episode finds June a few weeks after the birth of Holly, being kept at the Rachel and Leah Centre.
WHEN IS THE HANDMAID'S TALE SEASON 2 FINALE?
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Dow hit fresh all-time high at 20283 today, on extension of strong Thu-Fri bullish acceleration.
Eventual break above former consolidation tops at 20072/85 signaled fresh bullish extension of larger uptrend that was paused for consolidation.
Bulls remain supported by thickening daily cloud and eye initial target at 20294 (Fibo 161.8% projection of the upleg from 19713 trough), with price capable of extending towards 20431 (Fibo 200% projection) and psychological 20500 barrier.
Correction on overbought daily RSI/slow stochastic could be anticipated, however, no clear bearish signal seen so far.
Extended dips should find good support at psychological 20000 level that is reinforced by ascending daily Tenkan-sen.
Interim supports lay at 20209 and 20126.
Res: 20283; 20294; 20431; 20500
Sup: 20209; 20126; 20000; 19946
The CSB is seeking proposals to renovate an existing building or construct a new one on its 4-acre campus at 1241 N. Main St., Harrisonburg. "We're looking at our building as it exists right now knowing that we've outgrown the space we have," said Ellen Harrison, the CSB's executive director.
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Toronto digital pop experimentalists Bernice have impressed us with early singles “St. Lucia,” “Don’t Wanna Be European,” “David,” and “Talking About Her,” songs that zeroed in on a liquid electronic pop sound that struck an enticing balance between playful abandon and chilly remove. Now those tracks have been packaged into an EP called Puff along with a new song called “Gemini.” On the whole, the project reminds me of what Thom Yorke’s solo albums might sound like if they weren’t so insular and dour. Its blend of physical, emotional, and cerebral is well worth your time, so stream it below.
Puff is out 6/16 on Arts & Crafts. Pre-order it here.
March 31 Sinocare Inc :
* To use undistributed profits to pay a cash dividend of 3.6 yuan (pre-tax) per 10 shares to shareholders for FY 2016
* To use additional paid-in capital to distribute 2 new shares for every 10 shares
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/RUQXy2
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March 28Tianjin Chase Sun Pharmaceutical Co Ltd :
* Says net profit for FY 2017 Q1 to increase by 0 percent to 20 percent, or to be 125.1 million yuan to 150.1 million yuan, compared to net profit of FY 2016 Q1 (125.1 million yuan)
* Says tardiness growth of performance as main reason for the forecast
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/C7OSnH
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
USA hockey has named 15 players for the upcoming World Championships. Sabres 2013 5th round pick Cal Petersen has been selected in goal as well as Winnipeg's Connor Hellebuyck and Detroit's Jimmy Howard.
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - American Serena Williams dropped a large hint that she could soon be back on court competing when she posted an Instagram photo of a pair of dazzling gold and white tennis shoes.
Williams, who won her 23rd grand slam singles title at last year's Australian Open before taking time out to have her first child, has entered next month's tournament in Melbourne.
"Be excited. Be very excited..." the 36-year-old said in the post which attracted 135,000 likes in the space of an hour.
Williams gave birth to Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr. in September and was married to Alexis Ohanian last month.
Few female players have won grand slams after taking a break to start a family, although Kim Clijsters won the 2009 U.S. Open in her third tournament back after having a daughter.
Australians Evonne Goolagong and Margaret Court also managed it. Court's 24 grand slam singles titles remains a record although only 11 of them were in the professional era. (Reporting by Martyn Herman; Editing by Christian Radnedge)
Let’s invade Venezuela!
As a meeting last August in the Oval Office to discuss sanctions on Venezuela was concluding, President Donald Trump turned to his top aides and asked an unsettling question: With a fast unraveling Venezuela threatening regional security, why can’t the U.S. just simply invade the troubled country? … He pointed to what he considered past cases of successful gunboat diplomacy in the region, according to the official, like the invasions of Panama and Grenada in the 1980s.
The idea, despite his aides’ best attempts to shoot it down, would nonetheless persist in the president’s head. The next day, Aug. 11, Trump alarmed friends and foes alike with talk of a “military option” to remove Maduro from power….Shortly afterward, he raised the issue with Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos, according to the U.S. official. Two high-ranking Colombian officials who spoke on condition of anonymity to avoid antagonizing Trump confirmed the report.
In this photo by Associated Press photographer Rick Rycroft, deckhands on Wild Oats XI prepare a sail during the Big Boat Challenge. The challenge is a lead-up event to the Sydney Hobart open ocean yacht race.
The Sydney Hobart yacht race begins on Dec. 26 in Sydney Harbour.
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Bristol City are back in action in the Sky Bet Championship this evening against Bolton Wanderers at the Macron Stadium (KO 8:00pm).
The Robins were back to winning ways last weekend as they toppled QPR despite seeing Nathan Baker red carded by Keith Stroud after a tackle on Josh Scowen.
The former Aston Villa defender misses three games as a result and Lee Johnson could look to reshuffle at the back.
Callum O'Dowda, Milan Djuric, Eros Pisano, Gary O'Neil, Jens Hegeler and Matty Taylor are all unavailable due to injury, while Johnson has the likes of Lois Diony - the loanee signing from St Etienne - to showcase further after his decent cameo against QPR.
City currently sit fifth in the table ahead the Bolton game and a win would shift them up to third if only until Saturday when the likes of Cardiff, Aston Villa and Derby County all play.
Follow all the latest news, views, build-up, team news and action as City take on Bolton.
A canine carol service is taking place today in Dublin.
Dogs of all sizes will be attending the annual event at Christ Church Cathedral this lunchtime.
The service is to celebrate the work Peata, the organisation that brings therapy dogs into care homes.
Dean of Christ Church Cathedral Dermot Dunne says the dogs are mostly well behaved, apart from when the choir sings one particular carol:
March 29 Sunworks Inc
* Sunworks reports fourth quarter and full-year results
* Q4 revenue rose 6 percent to $18.4 million
* Sees FY 2017 revenue up more than 30 percent
* Backlog of $48.5 million as of December 31, 2016, compared to $47.5 million at December 31, 2015
* Management expects backlog at end of Q1 2017 to increase in 2017 versus both prior year Q1 2016 backlog and prior quarter backlog
* Qtrly net loss of $3.7 million, compared to net income of $1.2 million, in year-ago quarter Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Listening to bbc SL round up and views on what any change to the league format should be was quite interesting.
I think JP was spot on with his thoughts, 2 leagues with each team playing home and away then a top 6 play off in both leagues. SL obviously for GF championship for the team to be promoted. I know some folk don't like the play off games for promotion, but at least that way it keeps every game relevant. He even suggested maybe increasing the no of teams in SL.
For me I think the 8s although interesting as a concept makes the game structure far to complicated for any new fans that are attracted to the game. The only other option I think is go back to franchise where in effect teams buy there place in the top flight.
Wonder what the RFL and super league will go for
Inmate shot while trying to escape in northeastern Colorado
STERLING, Colo. (AP) — Authorities say state corrections officers shot an inmate who was trying to escape in northeastern Colorado.
The Logan County Sheriff's Office says the inmate, whose name has not been released, was shot at the county's justice center in Sterling on Wednesday afternoon and is recovering from his injuries. The courts were closed for the day after the shooting, and the scene has been turned over to the Colorado Bureau of Investigations.
No other injuries were reported, and investigators have not released any other details about the shooting.
It’s not a case of mistaken identity, that’s the assurance given by the Traffic chief in connection with the person charged, following that deadly Durban street accident on May 21 last. Here are the details.
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Bait cars have enticing thieves in Dallas since 2013. City of Dallas
A stolen car sting operation ended in a officer-involved shooting early this morning, Dallas police say.
Like many police departments, Dallas has embraced the use of "bait cars" to lure car thieves. The vehicles, often festooned with electronics and other tempting items, are wired with tracking devices and cameras. On Sunday morning at around 2am, officers responded when they received a "bait car activation" on the 300 block of N. Walton Street.
"Officers got into a brief pursuit with the suspect, a 38- to 40-year-old black male, which ended in Fair Park," according to Dallas police. "The suspect intentionally rammed the police squad car and one officer fired his weapon striking the suspect."
Police say the suspect has been transported to the hospital in critical condition, but have not yet released any further details.
Police involved shootings often involve a suspect using a vehicle in a threatening manner, according to DPD data. DPD
A principal at Christ the King School got himself in a sticky situation on Friday.
Matt Moore agreed to be duct-taped to the wall, raising money for a good cause.
Students paid $1 for each strip of the tape. The money raised will help fund their middle school trips to space camp, St. Louis, and Chicago.
Moore stayed taped to the wall for more than an hour during lunch at the school.
School officials say almost $400 was raised. They even posed in a group photo with their principal after all the tape went up.
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× Video of St. Louis med student and his cat goes viral
ST. LOUIS – A med student living in St. Louis and his wonderfully unique cat are the stars of a new viral video from animal website The Dodo.
Sam Tochtrop, a third-year medical student from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences, rescued Scooter a couple years ago.
Tochtrup says he used to hate cats but fell in love with Scooter when she was a kitten. Scooter was born with a spinal deformity and didn’t have the use of her back legs.
The video has been watched more than 3.3 million times!
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IN THE LIMELIGHT: Caroline Daur is still buzzing from her recent collaboration with MAC, said the rising German blogger at the Elie Saab couture show Wednesday afternoon.
“It was lots of fun, and there could be another one in the works,” she said.
Daur, who has 1.5 million followers on Instagram, might also take her turn in front of the cameras soon — she’s started taking acting lessons in preparation. “It’s not the acting lessons that are difficult, it’s going to auditions and getting picked,” she chuckled.
Anouchka Delon, meanwhile, will be getting her movie debut soon, she revealed, as she is soon to film Finnish director Valto Baltzar’s first feature provisionally titled “The Café of my Memories.”
“I’m also writing a second play with my boyfriend, Julien Dereims, that will be performed in Paris next year,” she said.
Other front row guests included Bianca Brandolini d’Adda, Olivia Palermo, Petra Nemcova, Georgia Fowler and Helena Bordon.
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) - Prosecutors say they will retry a woman whose convictions in the 2002 shooting deaths of her ex-husband and his fiancee were overturned earlier this year by the Kansas Supreme Court.
The Topeka Capital-Journal reports that Shawnee County District Attorney Mike Kagay announced plans Wednesday to retry Dana Chandler.
Chandler was convicted in 2012 of killing Michael Sisco and Karen Harkness in Topeka.
But the state's high court ruled in April that Chandler was convicted after Shawnee County prosecutors falsely claimed Sisco had taken out a protection from abuse order against her before the killings.
The justices wrote that prosecutors used the false claim and circumstantial evidence to support its theory that Chandler was dangerous.
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A man from Windsor has died from his injuries after being hit by a car in Braywick Cemetery yesterday.
The 47-year-old was treated by paramedics at the scene and later died in hospital.
Twitter user Mark Stewart, who said he was at the cemetery at the time of the incident, said a worker was knocked down and taken to hospital in an ambulance.
He added an air ambulance was called but not needed.
A spokeswoman for Thames valley Police said: "We were called at 3.15pm yesterday afternoon to reports of a collision between a pedestrian and a car in Braywick Cemetery, Braywick Road, Maidenhead.
"A 47-year-old man from Windsor was seriously injured during the incident and sadly died later at hospital.
"His next of kin have been informed.
"Anyone with any information is asked to call police on 101, quoting URN 873."
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A former youth football coach has been charged with sexually abusing a young boy.
Michael Coleman, 74, of Glaister Lane, Bolton, faces three counts of indecent assault against a child under 14.
The charges relate to reports made to police that two boys were abused between 1982 and 1984 in the Bolton area.
Mr Coleman has been bailed to appear at Bolton Magistrates' Court on 12 September.
Abuse probe
Greater Manchester Police launched an investigation into historical abuse in youth football in December.
An independent investigation into historical child sex abuse in the sport is being led by barrister Clive Sheldon QC.
It was launched by the Football Association in December following a series of allegations from former players.
The inquiry will last several months, with a final report not expected to be published until 2018.
Police have identified more than 250 potential suspects and 560 victims, with 311 clubs involved.
For Sale - Luberon - Superb stone farmhouse - Cabrières d'Avignon - 17 Rooms. Partially renovated, nice potential of dependency to create rooms or apartments of hosts. 420 M2 of buildings such as sheds, barns, workshops and garages. The main house of 95 m2 consists of a living room / kitchen, dining room open on a terrace with panoramic views, 2 double bedrooms with bathroom, separate toilet and large office. The guest house of 95 M2 habitable comprises kitchen, dining room, 2 double bedrooms, bathroom wc, office and laundry. Beautiful land of 3150 M2 can acceuilir swimming pool and pool house.
Ryan Reynolds has said he is “heartbroken, shocked and devastated” after a female stunt driver was killed on the set of his film Deadpool 2.
The woman, whose name has not been released, died after a motorcycle crash during filming in Vancouver, Canada.
Reynolds, who plays the title character in the film, has now posted a message on Twitter, saying: “Today we tragically lost a member of our crew while filming Deadpool.
“We’re heartbroken, shocked, and devastated… but recognise that nothing can come close to the grief and inexplicable pain her family and loved ones must feel in this moment.”
The actor, who was born in Vancouver, added: “My heart pours out to them — along with each and every person she touched in this world.”
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The first film was released in 2016 and the follow up is due to be released in 2018.
Northern Ireland motorcycle racer Adam McLean hopes to continue to make an impact on the national and international road racing scene as part of the McAdoo Racing team in 2018.
McLean was awarded the Best Newcomer prize at the 2017 Isle of Man TT races.
Four Better Ways for Timber Joey To Celebrate a Goal Than Cutting an Innocent Tree
We love the Timbers here in Portland, but it seems like there's gotta be a better way.
WASHINGTON -- President Trump signs S. 204, the "Right to Try Act' Wednesday afternoon.
In March, the House passed legislation aimed at giving seriously ill patients increased access to investigational drugs, a bill championed by Vice President Mike Pence.
"Right to Try" is named for Jordan McLinn, a second grader from Indianapolis who advocated in Washington for the bill alongside Pence.
The bill will let patients who are near death, or who have a disease that is likely to lead to severely premature death, potentially access drugs that have gone through only preliminary testing on humans. They would have to be ineligible for a clinical trial and have already tried other available treatments.
USA TODAY is providing live coverage of the bill signing in the player above starting at 12:15 pm ET.
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3:20 A look back at the explosion that killed six firefighters in 1988
3:16 Kelvin Herrera, Joakim Soria discuss this year's Royals bullpen
5:07 Defense, prosecutor make their case in closing arguments in Van Note murder trial
1:00 Blue Valley football coach Eric Driskell on life support
2:20 KU coach Bill Self on beating West Virginia: 'I still don't know how we did it'
4:27 White House press corps grills Sean Spicer over Flynn resignation
3:54 Singing telegram helps create a love match in an Alabama Wal-Mart
3:36 Treasury Secretary Mnuchin announces Venezuela sanctions
An officer stopped a driver on East Main Street, Jose Israel Sanchez-Colon, of Norwalk - wanted for failure to report to jail on child endangerment charges. Police previously arrested him Dec. 11 on driving under the influence and child endangering.
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She passed away on Christmas Day (25Dec16) after a battle with autoimmune skin disease bullous pemphigoid.
Discovered at a delicatessen in Los Angeles, the Oklahoma native made her big screen debut in 1958's Daddy-O and went on to appear in A Lust to Kill, Black Spurs, and Flareup, which also featured Raquel Welch.
Giles dated tennis player Bobby Riggs in the 1970s and was the sportsman's girlfriend as he took on Billie Jean King in the famous Battle of the Sexes match.
Each month a small postcard shows up in most mailboxes throughout Great Bend from City staff. The water bill has a few usage numbers and lets the resident know how much they owe for that month’s service.
Great Bend City Council member Joel Jackson addressed city administration Monday night out of concern from his constituents about water prices. Jackson noted people have expressed concern over higher rates and justification for increases or how they are formulated.
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Jackson wanted an explanation for his constituents and how they could go about appealing charges. Great Bend Interim City Administrator George Kolb says there a couple of things that go into readings and prices and that administration would organize a presentation for the council at a future meeting.
Great Bend passed a 10 percent increase in water rates in 2015 for all customers. The city council voted to raise prices again in 2017, this time by 15 percent, to help offset the cost for the waterline replacement project.
Drugs, guns, cash and meat were seized from a residence in Centreville Thursday evening.
According to a release from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, officers executed a search warrant on Oct. 5 at a home in Centreville, where they seized cocaine, oxycodone, marijuana, a firearm and over $2,000 in cash.
The province's Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Division also took a quantity of illegal moose meat and salmon.
A 59-year-old man from Centreville was arrested and charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking and for breaching an undertaking
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Strong winds uprooted one of the largest and oldest pine trees in the city of Kalamata, in the Peloponnese, late on Sunday but no one was injured.
The tree had stood in one of the city's busiest squares, just a few meters from the municipal Christmas tree at the port, though no one had been nearby when it fell.
Local authorities were to remove the tree from the square on Monday.
1:24 Gun dealer describes confusion, complexity in California's new gun laws Pause
0:41 Cal Poly Rose Parade float heads to Pasadena under the cover of darkness
0:07 Timelapse video: Watch Cal Poly students decorate their 2017 Rose Parade float
0:32 Storm scenes from Pismo Beach
1:11 How the Paso Robles Police Department is using body cameras
1:36 2016's worst red-light runners
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1:07 The holidays are at home with the Fortinis
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In this Oct. 2015 file photo, Matthew Becker, a professor of polymer science at the University of Akron, talks about the biodegradable polymer scaffold/shell that he and his UA team have been studying, during an interview at the Goodyear Polymer Science Building in Akron. The scaffold/shell has shown unprecedented results in bone regeneration during a two-year pilot study and can be used to help save soldier's limbs that have been damaged by gunshots and improvised explosive devices. ( Beacon Journal/Ohio.com file)
If you were planning on going to Luminous Nights at the Toledo Zoo on Saturday to see the "Secret Life of Pets" you'll have to reschedule.
The Zoo posted on its Facebook page today saying the movie will now be shown next weekend.
Luminous Nights will still be open, it's just the movie that will not be playing.
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Officials say the water in Lake Delhi has returned to the level it was before the dam broke in July 2010.
The refilling began nearly a year ago. The lake on the Maquoketa River emptied when heavy rains caused the previous dam to fail.
Property owners formed a taxing district shortly after the storms, and voters approved a $6 million bond measure for the new dam and restoration. Other money came from the state, Delaware County and private donations.
File: The Standard Bank's Purchasing Managers' Index is indicating a slight improvement in the economy. Photo: eNCA.com /Scott Smith
JOHANNESBURG – Standard Bank's Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) is indicating a slight improvement in the economy.
The PMI has gone up from 50 points in May to 50.9 last month.
Job creation was also up in June, from 50.2 to 51.3.
Standard Bank said it expects that for the rest of the year, the PMI will show signs of improving domestic business conditions.
This will be influenced by domestic consumption expenditure and reasonable global growth.
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After nearly 40 years of searching, Johns Hopkins researchers report they have identified a part of the human genome that appears to block an RNA responsible for keeping only a single X chromosome active when new female embryos are formed, effectively allowing for the generally lethal activation of more than one X chromosome during development. Because so-called X-inactivation is essential for normal female embryo development in humans and other mammals, and two activated X chromosomes create an inherently fatal condition, the research may help explain the worldwide human sex ratio that has slightly favored males over females for as long as science has been able to measure it.
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A thorough introduction to the history of the gay and lesbian civil rights movements, this book chronicles the early struggles of LGBTQ individuals from the 1950s to present day using a compilation of enlightening interviews with politicians, military officials and members of the community.
2. "And the Band Played On" by Randy Shilts
If you’ve been thinking “What my smart home really needs is a flying robot,” then you’re in luck because that’s exactly what Aevena is making. The company has a Kickstarter for its Aire, which is an Alexa-controlled robot that flies around your house monitoring for trouble or just snapping photos and video when you ask. It’s essentially a cross between a security cam and drone that uses multiple sensors and cameras to detect intruders and let you remotely see what’s happening. They say the Aire is quiet so it won’t distract by sounding like a swarm of angry flying machines. You can check out the Aevena Aire on Kickstarter and sign up to get your own flying robot to watch over your home.
Check It Out: Want a Flying Robot to Monitor Your Home? Check Out Aevena Aire
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4:15 Roy Cooper sworn in as NC governor minutes after midnight
11:06 Cooper on HB2: 'Today, the legislature had the chance to do the right thing for NC and they failed'
4:57 HB2 repeal deal - what happened?
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Like springtime, the education world is coming alive with ideas and strong voices that refuse to take 'no' for an answer. Spring time is invigorating, especially in my home town of Gastonia, North Carolina.
Start the conversation, or Read more at ESchool News.
Homicide detectives are investigating after a man was found dead in Fort Richmond Sunday night.
Police were called to what sounded like it could be an assault taking place in the 100 block of Killarney Avenue around 10 p.m. where they found an unresponsive 29-year-old man.
Members of the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service pronounced the man dead at the scene.
Police haven’t publically identified the victim and aren’t saying how he died.
Anyone with information is asked to call investigators with the Homicide Unit at 204-986-6508 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS.
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Reno police reported no major incidents among the thousands of people who gathered in downtown Reno Saturday to ring in the New Year. Reno police arrested 13 people. Ten were booked on suspicion of driving under the influence and one each for indecent exposure, urinating in public and battery.
There are on the Bridgwater Mercury story from 9 hrs ago, titled Tim Farron quits as Liberal Democrat leader. In it, Bridgwater Mercury reports that:
TIM Farron is quitting as leader of the Liberal Democrats saying he cannot carry on the face of continuing questions over his Christian faith. "The consequences of the focus on my faith is that I have found myself torn between living as a faithful Christian and serving as a political leader," he said.
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A judicial recount has confirmed the position of secretary of the Métis Nation-Saskatchewan.
The unofficial results had Ashley Norton defeating Lisa McCallum in a close race for secretary in May.
READ MORE: Metis Nation – Saskatchewan funding restored by federal government
But after the results became official, McCallum was declared the winner.
The Métis Nation’s Election Act states that if there is a difference between votes of two per cent or less, an official recount has to be done through Court of Queen’s Bench.
The recount took place on Aug. 11 in the presence of a judge, the candidates and their representatives, along with legal counsel and electoral officials.
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DOUGLAS COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating the death of three people including a 3-year-old girl.
Just after 1:30p.m. Sunday, deputies responded to report of a shooting in the driveway of a home in the 1000 Block of E900 Road southwest of Lawrence, according to a media release.
Upon arrival, deputies found a 36-year-old woman with several gunshot wounds. She died at the scene. She was not affiliated with the residence, according to the sheriff’s department.
Authorities later found the woman’s vehicle in the parking area at Baker Wetlands south of 31st and Haskell Avenue. A 41-year-old man and 3-year-old girl were found dead in the wetlands not far from the vehicle. Authorities have not determined how they died.
Authorities believe the man shot the woman and the child is their daughter and no other individuals were involved. Names of the victims were not released.
Mexico will be without the services of both Giovani and Jonathan Dos Santos for their upcoming friendlies against Iceland and Croatia.
The team announced Sunday night that both of the Galaxy players will miss out on the friendlies, which take place on March 23rd and 27th.
Giovani had already been excluded from the Mexico squad due to an injury suffered in the Galaxy’s 2-1 loss to New York City FC back on March 11th. Jonathan suffered an hamstring injury last Friday with the Galaxy in their training session, despite having a bye week.
Tigres wingers Javier Aquino and Jurgen Damm are also doubts for Mexico, while Chivas centerback Oswaldo Alanis has been recalled.
Mexico take on Iceland at Levi’s Stadium before traveling to face Croatia at AT&T Stadium.
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The Five Card Studs return to River Rhythms for a night of fun as they celebrate their 22nd year as “the hardest working band in the Midwest!”
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Azme-Naujawan (AeN), a collective effort of 10 civil society organizations, will officially launch their youth program for the special occasion of International Youth Day.
According to the UN, there is growing recognition that as agents of change, young people’s inclusion in the peace and security agenda and in society more broadly, is key to building and sustaining peace.
Therefore 12th August marked the beginning of Azme-Naujawan, a program launched to address the disengaged state of youth in Karachi.
It managed to bring together over 1000 youth from all over Karachi, as well as civil societies, and key government officials. Notable celebrities were also present to show their support for this program. The ceremony was commenced by Sidra Iqbal, prominent journalist and activist.
The UFC returns to Las Vegas this weekend for their seventh pay-per-view event of the year.
Headlining the stacked at the T-Mobile Arena is the highly-anticipated heavyweight title fight between champion Stipe Miocic and light-heavyweight king Daniel Cormier.
The bout, which marks Cormier’s return to the heavyweight division, provides him with the opportunity to become only the second fighter in the promotion’s history to hold two titles simultaneously, a feat achieved by Conor McGregor in November 2016.
In the co-main event of the evening is another corker which comes in the shape of a featherweight title fight between Max Holloway and the in-form Brian Ortega.
URBANA, Ill. (WAND) – Champaign County leaders voted to approve the sale of the county nursing home Thursday night.
The 15-6 decision allowed Extended Care Clinical LLC and Altitude Health Services to go in on the purchase together. They’re expected to buy the home for $11 million.
A special committee urged the Champaign County board to go through with the sale.
The nursing home recently fell into trouble and is losing money. In January, the county had to help the home make payroll with a $170,000 advance.
It has operated in the county for over a century.
The sale barely passed, as the board needed a two-thirds majority to push the sale through. Fifteen was the lowest number of votes to pass it.
Queensborough National Bank and Trust will celebrate its 115th anniversary on Friday with the milestone marked company wide.
Start the conversation, or Read more at Statesboro Herald.
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. — Coast Guard officials say a terminal at the Port of Charleston in South Carolina has been evacuated because of a claim about a threat aboard a ship.
Coast Guard Sector Charleston commander Capt. Greg Stump tells WCIV-TV (http://bit.ly/2s32DGI) that employees were evacuated Wednesday night and a portion of the Cooper River has been closed.
Stump says a YouTube conspiracy theorist reported a suspected threat aboard a container ship in the port. He says authorities are investigating out of caution.
March 19 (Reuters) - Anaconda Mining Inc:
* ANACONDA ANNOUNCES INTENTION TO ACQUIRE MARITIME RESOURCES CORP.
* ANACONDA MINING INC - ‍OFFER PRICE REPRESENTS $0.14 PER MARITIME SHARE​
* ANACONDA MINING INC -DEAL ‍CONSIDERATION OF 0.364 OF A COMMON SHARE OF ANACONDA FOR EACH MARITIME SHARE​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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The Long Beach School District has canceled class for Monday, Oct. 9, because of the potential impact of Tropical Storm Nate.
Officials with other area schools are making preparations as Nate moves closer to the Gulf of Mexico.
As of now, the following events have been rescheduled:
GULFPORT:
Homecoming football game against Hancock will kick off at 6 p.m. instead of 7 p.m. at Milner Stadium
The homecoming dance will be held Friday after the football game, beginning at 9:30 p.m. and ending at 12:30 a.m.
St. James Fall Festival postponed until Oct. 14 and 15
HARRISON COUNTY:
Homecoming dance moved to Oct. 14; all Friday events to be held as scheduled
JACKSON COUNTY:
Oct. 7 SAT at Moss Point School District canceled; a new date will be announced later
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Officials at the nation's only underground nuclear waste repository will be flipping the switch on an interim ventilation system this week, allowing mining to resume for the first time since a 2014 radiation release contaminated part of the facility.
Still, they caution it will be a few years before the flow of air is enough to meet the pace of operations before the leak.
Bruce Covert, president of the contractor that runs the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant, said testing was done and the U.S. Energy Department approved starting up the ventilation system.
He called it a big step for the facility, which disposes of waste from decades of bomb-making and nuclear research.
Officials are planning for a permanent system that's expected to cost a quarter-billion dollars and take until 2021 to complete.
Zinke meets with tribes in multi-day visit to Arizona
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — U.S. Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke plans to meet with tribal leaders Monday in the Phoenix area.
The Salt River-Pima Maricopa Indian Community is hosting Zinke at its new youth facility in Scottsdale. A spokeswoman for Salt River says a handful of other tribes have been invited to talk to Zinke about their priorities and self-governance.
Interior officials say Zinke later will hold a press briefing on the national opioid epidemic in American Indian communities.
The Indian Health Service says the impact is immense.
The agency's chief medical officer told a congressional panel last week that American Indians and Alaska Natives saw a fivefold increase in overdose deaths between 1999 and 2015.
But Dr. Michael Toedt says the statistics might be more staggering because death certificates often list the wrong race.
TORONTO — A “Back to the Future” reunion is set for this year’s Fan Expo Canada.
Organizers say previously announced guest Michael J. Fox will now be joined by fellow “Back to the Future” stars Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson and Tom Wilson.
Edmonton-born Fox starred in the “Back to the Future” franchise as time-travelling teen Marty McFly.
Fan Expo Canada will run Aug. 30 to Sept. 2 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.
Other guests expected include Canadian actors Evangeline Lilly and William Shatner, and American stars Jeff Goldblum and Jason Momoa.
Also in the lineup is “Deuce Bigalow” actor Rob Schneider as well as Billy Dee Williams and Peter Mayhew of “Star Wars” and several cast members from “The Princess Bride.”
Is Davido’s “30 Billion for the akant” phrase doing More Harm than Good? Veteran Actor Patrick Doyle thinks so
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Monster's Ball Bath Bomb. Lush Cosmetics/Instagram
Because on every Tuesday at midnight, the brand will post some sort of personal, Halloween-related question. This will continue for the rest of October.
Lush's Halloween bath bombs and bubble bars. Lush Cosmetics/Instagram
Think along the lines of "tell us about something spooky that happened to you."
The people with the most chilling responses every week will receive an assortment of limited-edition, cult-favorite Lush bath bombs.
Pumpkin Bath Bomb. Lush Cosmetics/Instagram
So get to snapping, people. Those bath-bombs are calling your name.
Can we make this a year-round thing, though?
LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) — Handi-Craft is recalling more than 600,000 pacifier and teether holders because of a choking hazard.
The recall involves Dr. Brown’s Lovey pacifier and teether products.
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the company received 67 reports of the snap detaching from the pacifier’s ribbon, therefore posing a choking hazard.
The products were sold at Target, Walmart, Amazon, K-Mart, Toys “R” Us and Bed, Bath & Beyond from August 2015 until March 2018.
Product owners impacted by the recall can contact Handi-Craft to receive a replacement product or similar merchandise of equal or lesser value.
Consumers can check lot codes included in the recall at www.drbrownsbaby.com/recall-lovey.
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio zoo's polar bear is off to Chicago to find love.
The Toledo Zoo says its 21-year-old female bear named Nan has been moved to the Brookfield Zoo near Chicago to see if she will breed with the zoo's male bear.
Nan moved into her new home this week where she's separated by a fence from her potential mate named Hudson.
The Brookfield Zoo says the bears will spend a little time getting to know each other before moving in together.
The move was arranged by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and its polar bear species survival program.
Keepers at the Toledo Zoo say Nan is genetically important because she was born in the wild and discovered as an orphan cub near Barrow, Alaska.
Singapore
THE Securities Investors Association (Singapore) or SIAS has withdrawn its Most Transparent Company Award from scandal-hit Midas Holdings.
This comes after Mazars LLP, the auditors for Midas, publicly disclosed that their reports on Midas for 2012 to 2016 can no longer be
April 28 Coffee Holding Co Inc
* On April 25, 2017 co, unit entered into an amended and restated loan and security agreement with Sterling National Bank
* Loan agreement amended and restated to provide for a new maturity date of February 28, 2018 - SEC filing
* Loan deal was amended and restated to consolidate principal amounts of financing deals to provide for maximum limit of $12 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Rep. Steve Scalise Here's How I Roll ... I'm Getting Back On Baseball Field!!!
Rep. Steve Scalise Vows to Reclaim Starting Job on Congressional Baseball Team
EXCLUSIVE
GOP House Whip Steve Scalise﻿'s competitive juices are rivaling those of Astros superstar Jose Altuve ... vowing to return as the Congressional second baseman after surviving a bullet.
We got the congressman at Reagan National Airport in D.C. and asked how his recovery's coming along. You'll recall Scalise and the Congressional Baseball Team came under attack in June after James T. Hodgkinson fired as many as 50 rounds with an automatic rifle.
Check it out ... Scalise -- who fought for his life after being struck in the hip -- has a new goal. We'll just say this: whoever took his spot in the lineup ... watch your back.
Rio de Janeiro Olympics cost $13.1 billion
RIO DE JANEIRO - An analysis by The Associated Press shows that the cost of putting on last year's Rio de Janeiro Olympic was $13.1 billion.
At a news conference Wednesday, officials of Brazil's Public Authority for Olympic Legacy said the cost for only "sports-related venues" was 7.23 billion reals ($2.06 billion). In addition, the Rio organizing committee previously listed the costs of running the Games at 9 billion reals ($2.8 billion).
The Olympic legacy body did not account for other Olympic-related costs. But the AP obtained them in emailed statements from city, state and federal agencies.
Those costs were 26.385 billion reals ($8.2 billion) for, among other things, a subway line, a doping laboratory, a renovated port and cleanup of polluted Guanabara Bay.
Federal prosecutor Leandro Mitidieri said he had to ask himself if a "country with such inequality as Brazil should have hosted such an event."
McDonald's Canada will be selling hamburgers for 67 cents this Wednesday to celebrate the opening of its first restaurant 50 years ago.
The specially priced burger will be served up at the company's 1,400-plus locations across the country from between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.
The 67-cent hamburgers are limited to three per customer and will be available to those who make an in-restaurant purchase, while supplies last, the company said in a news release.
The fast-food chain serves nearly three million customers in Canada every day.
The first McDonald's restaurant outside the United States opened in Richmond, B.C., in 1967. The iconic golden arches made their debut in the U.S. in 1955 when Ray Kroc opened his restaurant in Des Plaines, Ill.
Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) will start ‘books-mailing process’ of its postgraduate programs by June 10. Students who registered themselves in any postgraduate program will receive their books and allied materials by the end of next month.
Mailing of Matriculation to BA level programs is in progress and it will be completed till the 2nd week of June. Text-books and study materials have been sent so far to eighty thousand students enrolled in Matric, One lac and ten thousand in FA and one lac students enrolled in BA programs.—INP
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Canada's Home Capital agrees settlement with regulator
TORONTO, June 14 Home Capital Group Inc said on Wednesday it had agreed on a settlement with the Ontario Securities Commission and accepted responsibiity for misleading investors about problems with its mortgage underwriting procedures.
Indy airport commemorating 50th anniversary of RFK speech
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis International Airport is hosting exhibits honoring Robert F. Kennedy, who gave an iconic speech in the city following the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.
Visitors to the airport can view photos and stories of people who attended Kennedy's April 4, 1968, speech, which was given in a predominantly poor African-American neighborhood.
They can also read a transcription of the speech, which is credited with preventing rioting in Indianapolis after King's assassination while other U.S. cities burned in the unrest. Kennedy himself was assassinated months later.
The exhibits commemorate the 50th anniversary of his remarks and will be up through early April.
This seemed pretty clear based on circumstantial evidence and James Comey’s testimony last week. But The Washington Post is reporting that Special Counsel Robert Mueller is now investigating President Trump for possible obstruction of justice. That’s zero to obstruction in under 5 months, amazing and genuinely impressive in the sense of achievement in corrupt behavior and malicious intent.
Donald Trump. He’s doing great work. And people are noticing.
Time take a look at a big thing that's getting lost in the first four weeks of the Trump administration. Hint: It's the economy.
David Frum, senior writer for The Atlantic, answers our Make Me Smart question: "What's something that you thought you once knew, but turns out you were wrong about?"
We talk with Eric Bickel and Michael Weis of the Quantify Louisville blog. Eric and Michael take publicly available data from the city of Louisville, Kentucky, and look for stories hidden in the data. They talk to us about specific ways to judge the value of any given statistic.
And finally, as we move forward into Week 4 of the Trump administration, Molly wants to remind us that we're going on a bear hunt. Don't worry, we'll explain.
It’s the first day of spring but winter has decided to stick around a little longer. The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory from 8:00 p.m. Tuesday until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday. It means that our area could receive 2 to 4 inches of snowfall. The Ohio Department of Transportation says it plans to have crews on area roadways in anticipation of the wintery precipitation. O-Dot reminds drivers to give snow plow crews plenty of room to work.
There are many absurd features to South African politics but the stance of the ANC Women’s League and the torrent of shrill statements that emerges from the organisation set a new standard in farcicality.
Over the years‚ the ANCWL has gone from bad to worse‚ from a glorified cheerleading squad to what is now a protection racket for a faction in the ANC.
With the blundering Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini at the helm of the ANCWL‚ it is perhaps foolhardy to expect that there could be any coherence to it – or that there could be any semblance of the legendary ANC women who fought courageous battles against discrimination and patriarchy.
Dlamini’s ANCWL makes no pretence of doing anything of the sort.
There are only two items on the ANCWL’s agenda: protecting President Jacob Zuma and those who populate his faction; and‚ secondly‚ acting as the frontline troops for Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma’s election campaign.
Platinum Tools has introduced a 5-in-1 Fiber Optic Stripper and Kevlar Scissors.
The 5-in-1 Fiber Optic Stripper features a five cavity design that allows for use with a multitude of fiber optic cables. The pre-set design ensures all cavities are precision set with no adjustments are required. Cushioned grip handles provide positive non-slip, comfortable operation.
The Kevlar Fiber Optic Scissors feature ergonomic handles and full serrated bottom blade for non-slip cutting, company officials report.
The scissors cut Kevlar, re-sharpen, and hold a cutting edge. They are best utilized for Kevlar material, Aramid yarn, soft cables, and electrical tape, according to company officials.
Researchers at a Kansas college made a list of the most important inventions from each of the 50 states. For example, the steam boat was invented in WV back in 1787 by James Rumsey… Camouflage was invented in VA in 1978 by Jim Crumley. See the full list here.
Tue, Feb 14: We’re learning more about one of the flight instructors tragically killed in a plane crash west of Calgary. As Tracy Nagai reports, Jeffrey Bird was a father, and former member of the military.
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in sullivan county. that's according to indiana state police. officers responded to a one vehicle crash on u.s. 41 north today. police say that's where a truck was moving along fine... when it suddenly left the roadway and crashed into a building. a wooden post went through the truck and hit the driver's leg. emergency crews took the driver to the hospital. no one else was hurt. police say a medical issue could have caused the accident. today the wabash valley is honoring the
GALESBURG, Mich. – Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies has added a new downsped overdrive model to its SmartAdvantage powertrain lineup.
The 1,550/1,850 lb.-ft. torque rating is compatible with rear axle ratings down to 2.47, enabling cruise speeds as low as 1,075 rpm, the company announced. That’s lower than some direct drive transmissions. It’s an ideal option for fleets wanting to optimize fuel economy in linehaul applications.
“This new SmartAdvantage model is capable of the lowest cruise rpms in the trucking industry for best in class downspeeding,” said Alex Stucky, product strategy manager, heavy-duty linehaul transmissions, Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies. “It’s our most downsped SmartAdvantage Powertrain, and it has been validated in field tests across a wide range of duty cycles. When paired with the 1,850 rating, fleets can maximize fuel economy without sacrificing performance.”
The new FAOM-18910S-EC3 option will be available in October.
Package Central update for Adobe InDesign improves preflight, queue management
Zevrix Solutions has announced Package Central 1.10.3, a maintenance update to company's file packaging automation solution for Adobe InDesign.
The software automatically collects InDesign documents along with their fonts and links from watched hot folders. Package Central can serve unlimited users on a network and offers email notifications, variable folder names, PDF export, and more. Version 1.10.3 improves handling of InDesign files with missing elements and fixes some queue management issues.
Package Central can be purchased for $149.95 from the Zevrix website (www.zevrix.com). A demo is available for download. The 1.10.3 update is free for registered users. Package Central requires macOS 10.7-10.13 and Adobe InDesign CS5-CC 2018.
In case you had a lapse of memory, Mother's Day is on May 13 this year. That's coming up very quickly, so it's officially time to start shopping for your mom if you haven't already. There are the years where getting a card and a bouquet of flowers is the perfect Mother's Day present. Who doesn't love freshly cut flowers delivered to your home or office? And then there are the years where you want to treat your mom to something extra special. We're talking about something that she would probably never buy for herself. If that's the case in 2018, then look no further than these 13 big-ticket beauty items that are sure to spoil your mom rotten (in a good way) on her special day. Discover even more gift ideas to give your mom and check out Allure-recommended presents
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Uniqure Nv:
* UNIQURE ANNOUNCES UPDATED, LONG-TERM CLINICAL DATA FROM ONGOING PHASE I/II TRIAL OF AMT-060 IN PATIENTS WITH SEVERE HEMOPHILIA B
* UNIQURE -AAV5-BASED AMT-060 REMAINS SAFE,WELL-TOLERATED WITH UPTO 2 YEARS OF FOLLOW-UP,WITH NO NEW SERIOUS ADVERSE EVENTS,NO DEVELOPMENT OF INHIBITORS Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Following the standard operating procedure, the crew diverted the SpiceJet aircraft to Ahmedabad, where it landed safely.
There were over 100 passengers on-board the plane, the spokesperson said. (Representational Image)
Ahmedabad: Low cabin pressure mid-air forced a Delhi-bound SpiceJet aircraft from Mumbai, carrying over 100 passengers, to land at the city airport this morning under emergency conditions. All the passengers on-board were safe, an airline spokesperson said.
"SpiceJet Boeing 737 aircraft (VT-SZB) was operating flight SG 160 Mumbai-Delhi. Enroute, the aircraft had a (cabin) pressure problem," a SpiceJet spokesperson said.
Following the standard operating procedure, the crew diverted the aircraft to Ahmedabad, where it landed safely, he added.
There were over 100 passengers on-board the plane, the spokesperson said.
The Indians have hit seven grand slams overall this spring, four of which have come from Tribe catchers...Cleveland’s seven grand slams are the most by any team since MLB.com began digitally recording spring training stats in 2006.
Joe Noga, cleveland.com
Police are appealing for information after two burglaries in Roydon last week.
The first happened in the early hours of Tuesday, April 11, when an unknown number of suspects gained access to an address via an insecure door in Newstead Walk. A laptop was taken.
The second also took place in the early hours of Tuesday, April 11, when a property in Aldrich Way was targeted.
Access was gained via an insecure door and a handbag containing cash, keys and bank cards was stolen.
Officers are linking these burglaries and are keen to speak to anyone who may have seen any suspicious activity in the area around the times stated.
Witnesses are asked to contact Detective Constable Hayley Jennings at Norwich CID on 101.
Alternatively contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany (AP) — Lindsey Vonn edged Italian rival Sofia Goggia by two hundredths of a second in a women’s World Cup downhill on Saturday for her 80th career victory.
The American standout trailed Goggia by 0.08 at the last split time but overcame the deficit in the final section. Cornelia Huetter of Austria was 0.13 behind in third.
Vonn and Goggia, the only racers with more than one downhill victory this season, are the main favorites for gold at the Olympic downhill in Pyeongchang on Feb. 21.
Shortly after Vonn’s run, her American teammate Jacqueline Wiles suffered unknown injuries in a crash and had to be transported off the hill by helicopter.
Another downhill is scheduled for Sunday, the last World Cup race before the Olympics.
YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 3, ARMENPRESS. 6042 foreigners were granted residence status in Armenia in 2017.
According to the national statistical service, 4177 of the total number were granted temporary permits, while 1301 received permanent permits. The remaining 564 received special residence status.
The majority of foreigners who were granted the permits are from Iran, India and Russia.
402 come from Syria, 322 from USA, 300 from China and 29 from Turkey.
FS: Stiller Spectre S/A $975 shipped
My asking price for the Spectre Action to your FFL is $975 shipped. Will be shipped via USPS flat rate priority mail. ​
​ I have a Stiller Spectre S/A w/ 308 boltface for sale. The action had a Benchmark 243 barrel on it for 50 rounds. Comes with the integral 20moa rail as well as the pinned recoil lug from Stiller. Action and bolt lugs have copper anti-seize coated on them and can be removed easily. Barrel was taken off and put on another action with the intention of making this a 6.5 Creedmoor. Barrel install and takeoff were done by Benchmark Barrels. I ended up buying an AIAE in 6.5 Creed so I have no use for this action.My asking price for the Spectre Action to your FFL isshipped. Will be shipped via USPS flat rate priority mail.
April 10 Gartner Inc:
* Worldwide IT spending is projected to total $3.5 trillion in 2017, a 1.4 percent increase from 2016
* Worldwide spending on devices is projected to grow 1.7 percent in 2017, to reach $645 billion
* Mobile phone growth in 2017 will be driven by increased average selling prices for phones in emerging Asia/Pacific and China
* "Business-friendly policies of new U.S. administration are expected to have a slightly positive impact on U.S. implementation service market" Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
By The Associated Press
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — A local Pakistani government official says a suicide bomber has targeted the administrative headquarters of a tribal region in the country’s northwest, killing two policemen.
Hameedullah Khan says Wednesday’s bombing struck at the main gate of the tribal headquarters in Ghalanai, in the Mohmand tribal region.
No one immediately claimed responsibility of the attack.
Earlier this week, a suicide bombing killed 13 in eastern Pakistani city of Lahore. A breakaway faction of the Pakistani Taliban — the Jamaat-ul-Ahrar or Freedom Movement — claimed that attack.
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The breakaway faction is based in the Mohmand area — part of rugged, lawless regions along the Afghan border which have long served as safe havens for local and al-Qaida-linked foreign militants.
Pakistan has waged several offensives against Islamic militants in recent years.
2017 FINA WORLD SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS
Four-time Olympic medalist Park Tae Hwan of South Korea has scratched out of the men’s 100 free heats for tomorrow morning. He was seeded 18th.
So far this week, Park has made it through to the finals of the 200 and 400 freestyles. Park was just off the medal stand in the 400 free, coming up fourth in 3:44.38 behind Sun Yang, Mack Horton, and Gabriele Detti. He finished 8th in the 200 free in 1:47.11.
Last month, Park mentioned that his main focuses for the meet would be the 200 free and 400 free, so it is not a huge surprise that he would drop the sprint event. However, he is still entered in the 1500 free for later this week.
You can see a list of the top day 4 prelims scratches below:
March 31 Resilux NV:
* Signs agreement to acquire 100 pct of the shares of the company Borverk Eurotrade doo Beograd, with production site located in Jabucje (Serbia)
* Borverk allows co to further improve footprint in Central, East Europe and is complementary to the production units of co in Greece and Hungary Source text: bit.ly/2ojzqXm Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
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The Investigation Police of Manwan Police Station have busted an inter-district gang of thieves and arrested its three members and recovered Rs 2 million in cash and illegal weapons from them.
In-charge Investigation Manwan led the special police team which conducted a raid and arrested Imran alias Mani, the ring leader, and his two accomplices — Munawar and Waseem — along with the booty.
DENVER (CBS4) – The Denver Broncos released new details about their deal to trade Trevor Siemian to the Minnesota Vikings.
The Broncos acquired a seventh-round draft choice in the 2018 NFL Draft and a fifth-round draft selection from the Vikings in the 2019 NFL Draft.
The two teams came to the deal last week moments after the Broncos announced they agreed to a two-year deal with quarterback Case Keenum.
In his career thus far, Siemian has had a 59.3 percent completion rate, throwing 5,686 yards, 30 touchdowns and 23 interceptions.
In his last season with the Broncos, he started 10 out of 11 games.
December 10, 2017 - Fort Russ News - Paul Antonopoulos
HEBRON, Palestine - A video emerged yesterday of Israeli soldiers stealing fruit from a Palestinian fruit vendor.
The vendor can be heard yelling "You thief" to the apartheid soldiers who stole fruit for him and his occupying friends to enjoy.
This comes as violence is rising in the occupied territories since US President Donald Trump's Wednesday announcement where he declared the US recognizes Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
Since then, Hamas have called for a violent uprising to resist the occupation.
pic.twitter.com/7Q2S61RRHQ This video making the round in Palestinian social media , an #Israeli solider steal fruits from #Palestinian vendor in Hebron , the owner call the soldiers “ you thieve “ #Palestine December 9, 2017
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Nigerian Professional Football League 2016/2017 top scorer Stephen Odey and his teammate Sikiru Olatunbosun are set to dump MFM FC in May for trials with an unnamed club in Belgium, Completesportsnigeria.com has gathered.
Both players, according to a player agent with access to them, have applied for Belgian visas and are expected to know their fate this week if they will be granted the travel document.
"Odey and Sikiru are going for trials next month and that may halt MFM's chemistry in attack," the source told Completesportsnigeria.com.
"The coach is already scouting for replacements for them if they get to move next month."
Odey has scored 14 NPFL goals this season and reportedly turned down a lucrative offer from Rivers United recently.
Olatunbosun has also been in fine form this season for the league leaders, scoring one of the best goals of the campaign which also won the CNN Goal of the Week honour.
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(Reuters) - India’s Videocon Industries Ltd said on Tuesday it sold its entire stake in its joint venture with U.S.-based Liberty Mutual Insurance Group to Diamond Dealtrade Ltd and Enam Securities Pvt Ltd.
Videocon, which had a 51.32 percent stake in the venture, Liberty Videocon General Insurance Company Ltd, sold 26 percent stake to DP Jindal Group’s Diamond Dealtrade and the remaining to Enam Securities.
The deal value was not disclosed.
The JV will change its name to Liberty General Insurance Company Ltd.
Videocon did not say why it exited the insurance business. However, it is one of the companies that are being taken to bankruptcy court by its lenders for resolution of debt.
COCONUT CREEK, Fla. (AP) -- A commission tasked with investigating government actions surrounding the Florida high school massacre and the state's other mass shootings is set to hold its first meeting.
The Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Commission is to meet Tuesday to discuss its mission and how it will conduct its investigation. The 16 members are also to hear from the Broward Sheriff's Office about its investigation into the Feb. 14 shooting that left 17 dead and 17 wounded.
The members include law enforcement administrators, education officials, a state senator, a mental health counselor and the fathers of victims Alex Schacter, Meadow Pollack and Aliana Petty. The members were appointed by Gov. Rick Scott, state House Speaker Richard Corcoran and Senate President Joe Negron.
The commission's final report is due Jan. 1.
Apple has updated its System Status page to indicate that some users may be experiencing "intermittent issues" with the App Store, iTunes, Apple Music, and select other services in the United States and other countries.The issues began shortly before 11 a.m. Pacific Time on Thursday, according to Apple. During this time, some iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV users may be unable to access the handful of Apple services listed below.• App Store• Apple Music• iTunes in the Cloud• iTunes Store• iTunes U• Mac App Store• Volume Purchase ProgramWe'll update this article when the issues are resolved.
Otto F. Warmbier, a US college student held prisoner in North Korea for more than a year, has been medically evacuated from the reclusive country in a coma and is on his way back to the United States, according to a statement from his parents. "We want the world to know how we and our son have been brutalized and terrorized by the pariah regime" in North Korea, Fred and Cindy Warmbier said in a statement to the Associated Press.
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South Africa's World Cup-winning winger Bryan Habana is to retire at the end of the season after failing to recover from injury, he said on Tuesday.
Legend: South Africa's Bryan Habana is hanging up the boots. Photo: Reuters
The 34-year-old, named World Rugby Player of the Year after helping South Africa win the 2007 World Cup, has been sidelined for much of the season at his French club Toulon.
"The inevitable moment has come knocking on my door and I've welcomed it in for a drink,” Habana wrote on Instagram.
"It's been more than a year of hoping, trying, pushing and willing to get back on the field for one last time, to taste the sweet victory or encounter that gut-wrenching despair.
"To hear the roar of the crowd or grab the pill out of the air. To make that last bone-crunching tackle or score that last game winning try.
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Bockenplautz...a band that will be playing Summerfest on July 4th will be filling the patio at Gingerz Sportz Pub and Grill with the sounds of superior acoustic powerpop. Come on down 2pm-5pm for a Sunday Funday like no other! Drink Specials. Food. Games.
New Delhi: Muslim Rashtriya Manch (MRM), the RSS' Muslim wing, organised an Iftar party in Ayodhya, where Muslims broke their fast with cow milk.
"Muslims took a pledge at the Iftar that they will not eat beef as it causes disease. They also agreed that cow milk is good for health and has medicinal values," MRM patron Indresh Kumar told PTI.
Kumar was the chief guest at the Iftar party organised on Wednesday evening.
The MRM had invited prominent Muslim residents of the town, for the Iftar, the first meal after the day's fasting.
Kumar said that the gathering also acknowledged the benefits of keeping cows.
He also claimed that cow slaughter is not permissible in any religion, including Islam.
The MRM was set up in 2002 by the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) at the initiative of its then chief KS Sudarshan to allow the sangh parivar to reach out to the Muslim community on various issues including the vexed Ayodhya Ram Temple dispute.
Manu Punjabi, Monalisa
It’s no hidden secret that Mona is extremely close to Manu and he has often been touted as the prime reason she has made it this far in the game. However, this friendship comes with a sense of insecurity as Mona expects a lot from Manu.
In tonight’s episode of Bigg Boss 10, Mona wakes Manu up but the latter is a tad bit annoyed and tells her not to do this again because of his health issues. Mona takes this remark personally and feels that Manu has something against her. Later, Manu sits and explains to her that he didn’t intend to hurt her, but he genuinely has some health problems due to which he did not like being woken up mid slumber.
Stay tuned for further updates on Bigg Boss 10.
Kill lawn weeds
Weeds tend to incite mixed emotions in gardeners. Some prefer to go for a weed-free approach, in which case use a lawn feed and weed.
Other gardeners like certain weeds, such as daisies, but want to get rid of other weeds. If this is you, then either spraying carefully with a lawn spot weed killer or digging out the weeds with a daisy grubber will allow you to target only those you want to remove.
Low-growing spreading weeds, such as clover, can be difficult to kill. Try raking them before you mow to raise their stems and you'll weaken the plants over time.
Gillislee (knee) does not carry an injury designation for Super Bowl LII.
Gillislee is thus slated to be available for Sunday's game against the Eagles, though with Dion Lewis, James White and Rex Burkhead also in the Patriots' backfield mix, it's possible that Gillislee could be made inactive for the contest in the event that the team chooses not to suit up four running backs.
A man in Moose Jaw was sent to hospital with non-life threatening injuries after a woman allegedly hit him with a vehicle and fled the scene.
The man was treated in hospital and later released.
The incident began on Sunday at approximately 7:23 p.m. when police responded to the 0 block of Thatcher Drive East for a report of a conflict between a man and a woman.
Through their investigation and information gathered from witnesses, police determined the man and woman were known to each other.
The woman was located and charged with assault with a weapon and assault causing bodily harm. She was released on conditions and will appear in court at a later date.
How is climate change affecting the Great Lakes?
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Across the globe, climate change is increasing temperatures, spurring on extreme weather, harming ecosystems and raising sea levels. But what does it mean for the Great Lakes?
For the 30 million Americans and Canadians who live in the Great Lakes basin, climate change, primarily attributed to human activities increasing greenhouse gas emissions, is a real threat to the home of 84 percent of North America’s surface fresh water.
Rising temperatures could lower water levels in the lakes, intensify harmful algal blooms and threaten fish and wildlife.
Here’s what the research says about how the globe's shifting climate affects these vast bodies of water in terms of temperature, precipitation, extreme weather, water quality and harmful algal blooms, fish and wildlife, ice coverage, water levels, shipping, tourism and recreation.
-- Kelly Reardon, cleveland.com meteorologist
The hype that followed the single release of Migos, “Motorsport” featuring Nicki Minaj and Cardi B is not over just yet. What if Jay-Z hopped on the track to do the remix? Well while we may not have an actual verse from Jay we have something just as good. Rising rapper/Producer BboyStance went viral after posting a video of himself impersonating Hov while he freestyled over the track, and he definitely came with the heat.
With lyrics like “pull the top down in the winter time, my off season is summer goals” I adjust different, I am just different, and “I got Bitcoins, you got big coins, we invest different” Bboy absolutely captured the essence of Hov’s flow. From his ability to ride the beat, to his usage of double entendre’s, all while dropping some knowledge. To hear the verse watch below.
Mohamed Salah will be sidelined for no more than three weeks with the shoulder injury he sustained during Liverpool's Champions League final defeat to Real Madrid, the Egyptian Football Association has confirmed.
From left, Bavarian Prime Minister Horst Seehofer, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI and his brother Georg sit on the occasion of a party for Benedict's 90th birthday, at the Vatican Monday, April 17, 2017. His aide, Monsignor Georg Gaenswein, said Benedict's birthday, which falls on Easter Sunday this year, will be celebrated on Monday in Bavarian style in keeping with the emeritus pontiff's roots. (L'Osservatore Romano/Pool Photo via AP)
MIAMI (AP) — A person familiar with the situation says NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan has a small stake in Derek Jeter’s investment group that reached an agreement to buy the Miami Marlins.
The person confirmed Jordan’s role to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Sunday because the parties involved have not commented.
Jordan already owns the NBA Charlotte Hornets. He and Jeter have known each other for more than 20 years and are close friends.
A signed $1.2 billion agreement was submitted Saturday to Major League Baseball for Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria to sell the franchise to a group that includes Jeter, the former New York Yankees captain. Venture capitalist Bruce Sherman of Naples, Florida would be the controlling owner.
The Marlins expect to close the deal in early October.
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Gathered on the steps of the Hillsboro Civic Center plaza, hundreds of activists chanted and cheered following a rally and march through the city's downtown streets Feb. 7. But while all eyes and cameras were on the 300-plus people who'd come to the plaza to implore the city council to declare the city a sanctuary during its Tuesday meeting, Hillsboro Police Department Chief Lee Dobrowolski stood satisfied and somewhat relieved near the Civic Center entrance. "We've been preparing for weeks," he told The Tribune last Tuesday night.
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Catharsis is key for Belgium’s Wiegedood and on their second full-length the band create a perceptible, simmering anger that allows them to work through the devastation of life, death and everything in between. Ontzielling opens up the album on furious vocals that counteract the frequently gorgeous, melodic guitars and belie the wrath emanating from all other corners. It’s a trope used to startling effect throughout. In any record you’re often waiting for that jaw-dropping moment where everything comes together in a perfect amalgamation of sound and emotion and the time where you can truly say, “Holy shit, this is incredible.” That moment comes during the title track. Beginning on quieter sounds and hidden screams, the song soon switches tack completely and incorporates a stomping, low beat and deep vocal runs that are unlike anything the group have done before. It’s a moment that gives De Doden… II flight and pushes Wiegedood’s brand of modern black metal further from their peers.
Chris Joslin's "Album" Part Check out this 24 hour special airing of Chris Joslin's "Album" part.
Rough Cut: Aidan Campbell's "Album" Part Every major full-length usually has that one guy who is the surprise brain-melter of the project. Aidan fits that role in ALBUM. He has lots of sick surprises and, of course, his ender involves one of the gnarliest spots ever skated.
Rough Cut: Ryan Lay's "Album" Part Ryan Lay is really, really good at skateboarding and he’s unafraid to tackle some super sketchy terrain. This Rough Cut is dope.
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Rep. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) details his experience at the GOP congressional baseball practice and gives an update on Rep. Steve Scalise’s condition.
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Wise Staffing Group has openings for a variety of positions.
The staffing agency is holding a hiring event this week to fill positions for sales and marketing, general laborers, forklift drivers, heavy equipment operators, customer service and CDL drivers.
The event is to be on Thursday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Interested candidates are asked to apply at SC Works Charleston at 1930 Hanahan Road, Suite 200 in North Charleston.
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It’s good to be Diddy. Despite not having released a solo project since 2015’s MMM, the Hip Hop mogul was named 2017’s highest-paid musician by Forbes.
Puff Daddy pulled in a whopping $130 million pretax this year, a career-best mark for the powerful executive. To calculate this, Forbes evaluated pretax income from June 1, 2016 through June 1, 2017. The publication used data from Nielsen SoundScan, the RIAA, Pollstar and industry insiders.
Forbes attributes Diddy’s massive earnings to a variety of income sources, including the Bad Boy’s reunion tour and his Ciroc vodka deal.
Diddy also got a major influx of capital by selling a third of his Sean John clothing line. That sale alone earned him an estimated $70 million.
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BOSTON — Tomas Murphy scored eight of his career-high 21 points in overtime to push Northeastern past UNC Wilmington 107-100 on Saturday.
It was the most points Northeastern (15-9, 8-4 Colonial Athletic Association) has scored since putting up 102 against Cal State Northridge in 2005.
Murphy didn't miss a shot in the extra period, making a layup, four free throws, and a two-handed dunk that gave Northeastern a seven-point lead with 55 seconds remaining.
Vasa Pusica scored 24 points to lead the Huskies. Anthony Green added 16 points and Donnell Gresham Jr. had 14. Murphy, a 6-8 freshman forward, was 8 of 11 from the field.
The CBOE Futures Exchange for bitcoin is open for the business — and bitcoin’s price is up as a result. After about two hours of trading after the 6 pm (EST) launch December 10, futures were up 10 percent, which stopped all trading for two minutes.
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Several trees have been cut down in the city of Decatur in recent years, and the city has taken a new approach in dealing with the remaining stumps. Several new wooden sculptures — created by Scott Lepley of Custom Chainsaw Carvings in Fremont — can now be found throughout the city. This eagle can be found at the corner of Monroe and 12th streets, while the Bear can be found at Southward Park on Winchester Street. Other carvings can be found at 12th and Jackson streets and behind the Riverside Center. Where have you found some of these carvings at around Decatur?
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Firefighters are left sifting through damaged homes after a fire ripped through a Mid-Michigan apartment complex.
It happened early Tuesday morning at Fontaine Gardens in Saginaw Township.
At least one unit was destroyed.
A woman told TV5 she woke up to flames above her head. Thankfully, she and everyone else were able to get out safely. Sadly, someone’s pet cat did die.
The fire remains under investigation.
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Antonio Villas-Boas/Business Insider I've been using Samsung's new Galaxy S9 Plus for quite some time without a case, and it's been great.
The S9's glass back gives you a little grip when you're holding the phone so it feels pretty secure in your hands.
But all it takes is one spill to completely destroy the S9's beautiful aesthetic. Good thing, then, that Samsung offered to send us a couple cases for our Galaxy S9 Plus review unit.
I'm pretty picky when it comes to cases. In fact, I'm so picky that I dislike most of them on any smartphone. I look for slim models that have minimal branding and design, and I don't want them to feel plasticky. So I went for Samsung's red Hyperknit and dark blue Alcantara cases.
It turns out that Samsung has some pretty good game when it comes to smartphone cases. Check out Samsung's Hyperknit and Alcantara cases:
A leading New Zealand early in careers consultancy company, ICE, is providing a conveyor belt of government department jobs for graduates who previously had not considered working for government agencies. ICE Professional founder and chief executive Nuwanthie Samarakone says they are working with seven government departments in proving jobs for many graduates.
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April 24 (Reuters) - Xingye Leather Technology Co Ltd
* Says it sees FY 2018 H1 net profit to increase by 30 percent to 80 percent, or to be 31.4 million yuan to 43.5 million yuan
* Says FY 2017 H1 net profit was 24.2 million yuan
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NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. — Marineland Canada says it's mourning the passing of a "beloved" beluga whale at its facility in Niagara Falls, Ont.
Marineland issued a statement Monday morning saying the whale named Gia died suddenly, and that preliminary results of a necropsy indicate the cause of death was a twisted small intestine that resulted in a fatal blockage.
The statement says Gia was born at Marineland and had appeared to be healthy until her sudden passing. It adds that the young whale will be deeply missed by everyone at Marineland.
It notes that shortly after her birth, Gia's mother stopped nursing her and she was cared for by a marine mammal team that worked with her 18 hours a day until she developed proper eating habits.
Autopsy Report on Woman Found in Kennebec River Last Fall
The Morning Sentinel is reporting on the results of an autopsy on the body of a homeless transgender woman found in the Kennebec River in Waterville last September.
According to the newspaper, 43 year old Lexxi Sironen was impaired by alcohol and had narcotics and stimulants in her system when she died.
The Morning Sentinel received the full autopsy report through a public records request. It states the official cause of Sironen’s death as undetermined because of the condition of the body after being in the water for a prolonged period of time.
The report does conclude that drowning is most likely the cause of death for Sironen, but officials can not determine if she was alive or dead when she entered the water.
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ST. LOUIS- Are our children a lost cause because of all the screen time?
Gia Valenti, founder, and CEO of Learn With Moxie joined FOX2 in the morning to discuss how children can get more engaged with the "face-to-face" contact in this ever-increasing digital world.
For more information visit: www.learnwithmoxie.com
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LOS ANGELES — It’s time for another round of Jimmy Kimmel’s popular late night sketch, ‘Mean Tweets,’ and with the Super Bowl coming up, this edition features NFL athletes.
Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce was one of the football stars reading an insult aimed at him from the world of social media, and this particular tweeter wasn’t just dissing his sports skills. Kelce smiled wide as he read the tweet.
Other big names like Michael Crabtree, Ndamukong Suh, and NFL legends like Peyton Manning and Terry Bradshaw are also featured.
South Korea's Vice Defense Minister Hwang In-moo met Tuesday with Japan's top envoy here, mainly to discuss the North Korea issue, his ministry said.
In the 30-minute talks with Amb. Yasumasa Nagamine, the two exchanged views on the communist nation's nuclear and missile threats.
They agreed on the importance of bilateral and tripartite partnerships also involving the US for an effective response, according to the ministry.
They also noted that Seoul and Japan have been sharing military intelligence without a hitch since they signed a relevant accord last year. The two sides agreed to continue sharing information on the North's provocation, added the ministry.
Their meeting came a day before the ninth session of the Defense Trilateral Talks in Tokyo.
In the deputy defense minister-level gathering, the three regional powers plan to focus on ways to deter Pyongyang from carrying out a nuclear test and further developing its missile program, officials said. (Yonhap)
FRANKFURT, April 5 The head of Germany's central bank would be happy to see the European Central Bank's bond-buying programme end within a year, he is quoted as saying by German weekly Die Zeit.
"The time to keep the foot no longer on the metal, but to take it off slightly ... is approaching in my view," Jens Weidmann said in an interview due to be published on Thursday.
In a preview of the article, the magazine said the Bundesbank president said he would be happy if bond purchases had ended one year from now. (Reporting by Francesco Canepa; Editing by Alison Williams)
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Extreme heat, it turns out, is very bad for the economy. Crops fail. People work less, and are less productive when they do work.
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — School officials in Rhode Island say a teenager has been arrested for shooting the window of an elementary school bus with a pellet gun.
WPRO-AM reports that the shooting happened Monday afternoon in North Kingstown.
Superintendent Philip Auger says no one was injured, but some children were hit with safety glass from the broken window.
Auger emailed parents Monday night to say the person responsible was arrested.
He says the bus was bringing students home from Fishing Cove Elementary School.
After the shooting, the bus driver pulled away, checked on the students and called police. Students were taken home on another bus.
Auger says the school department is cooperating with police.
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Indians first. C.Santana grounded out, first baseman Mauer unassisted. Lindor grounded out, first baseman Mauer to pitcher Gibson. Brantley walked on a full count. Encarnación grounded out, third baseman E.Escobar to first baseman Mauer.
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LONDON (AP) - A British teenager has admitted trying to hack into the computers of the director of the CIA and other U.S. government officials.
Kane Gamble pleaded guilty Friday to eight charges of attempting to "secure unauthorized access" to computers and two charges of unauthorized modification of computer material.
Prosecutors say that in 2015-16, Gamble, now 18, targeted the computers of officials including then-FBI director Mark Giuliano, then-Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson and John Brennan, then head of the CIA.
Reports at the time said a British teenager, part of a group of hackers called "Crackas With Attitude," had infiltrated Brennan's personal email account and posted details online.
Two American men have been jailed over the network's hacking.
Gamble will be sentenced Dec. 15 at Leicester Crown Court in central England.
SC orders immediate construction of Bhasha, Mohmand dams
Islamabad: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has ordered immediate construction of two dams—Bhasha and Mohmand—in the country and also formed committee headed by Chairman WAPDA for implementation on the order.
The judgement was issued by Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar, saying that water is essential for the survival of people and Pakistan, adding that both the water reservoirs should be constructed on priority basis.
The Chief Justice said Pakistan is facing an acute shortage of water and this crisis will become worse, if not solved now.
The Supreme Court sought a report from federal government, WAPDA and other institutions in three weeks' time regarding construction of dams.
Chief Justice said a bank account will be opened in the name of Registrar Supreme Court where people can deposit donations for the construction of dams.
The Chief Justice himself donated of Rs 1 million for construction of Bhasha and Mohmad dams.
SEATTLE (AP) — Ichiro Suzuki received a rousing ovation Monday for his first at-bat in Safeco Field as a member of the 3,000-hit club.
The Japanese star spent his first 11 1/2 American seasons with Seattle, getting 2,533 hits before heading to the New York Yankees and Miami Marlins.
He batted ninth for Miami on Monday in his first appearance at Safeco since June 12, 2014, when he was with the Yankees.
With the Mariners leading 3-0, Suzuki grounded out to second to end the third inning.
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The 43-year-old got his 3,000th career hit last season, and the Mariners had a pregame video tribute for him on the scoreboard, followed by an introduction at home plate with several former Seattle teammates. Suzuki also had 1,278 hits in nine seasons in Japan.
Suzuki entered with one hit in 12 at-bats this season.
The Poteau Police Department began asking for help Sunday in identifying and apprehending those responsible for the damage done to the Vietnam War and POW/MIA Memorial at Oakland Cemetery in Poteau.
The soldier statue received several stab-like wounds and cracks to its face and other body parts as well as damage to its weapons. Other parts of the memorial also received damage, Poteau Police said.
If you have any information about who might have vandalized the memorial, please call the police department at (918) 647-8620.
Photos above show a portion of damage done.
The government, since the time it has been elected, has been at loggerheads with the LG over a number of issues related to governance. The Delhi HC had ruled against and said that Delhi was a Union Territory and the LG was not bound to act on the aid and advice of the Delhi Legislative Assembly. This was challenged in the by the The in its verdict has held now does not have independent decision-making powers and is bound to act on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers.
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A driver from the Massey area is charged with having contraband cigarettes.
On Thursday, an officer from the Manitoulin-Espanola OPP was conducting traffic enforcement on Highway 6 near Willisville, the OPP said in a release.
At approximately 2:53 p.m., police observed a traffic violation and conducted a stop. The officer noticed a carton of unmarked cigarettes inside the vehicle.
Bradley Dubreiul, 31, from Sables-Spanish Rivers Township has been charged with possessing unmarked cigarettes, contrary to the Tobacco Tax Act.
He was issued a provincial offences notice.
Itasca, MN – A Blaine man driving his Honda ATV westbound across Highway 38 was struck by another vehicle last Thursday and suffers from serious injuries.
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, Jeffrey Richards, 50, was struck by Wayne Nelson, 57, of Big Fork, who was heading southbound in a Dodge Caravan. Nelson’s passenger, John Tigner, 54, of Big Fork, was also in the vehicle and suffered from non-life threatening injuries. Nelson had no apparent injuries.
The Minnesota State Patrol was assisted by Itasca County Sheriff’s Department.
Pair charged in connection with St. Paul festival shooting
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Authorities say two men have been charged in connection with the fatal shooting during an event at a St. Paul park over the weekend.
Twenty-seven-year-old Nougai Xiong, of St. Paul, is charged in Ramsey County District Court with second-degree murder in the death of 19-year-old Jacky Vue, of St. Paul. Twenty-eight-year-old Yang Xiong, of La Crosse, Wisconsin, is charged with aiding and abetting the shooting.
The shooting happened Sunday afternoon at the annual Hmong Freedom Festival at Como Park. Authorities say thousands were at the event.
Court documents show that a gang member who was involved in the fight told police that it occurred because the suspects were Asian Crips, and he and his group were Oroville Mono Boys.
The two suspects remained jailed.
× Man arrested after intense situation at Conn’s Southaven
SOUTHAVEN, Miss. — A Mid-South man is behind bars after an intense situation in Southaven Tuesday night.
According to police, an unhappy customer returned to Conn’s on Stateline Road following an alleged incident earlier in the day. A witness said the 66-year-old man had a gun on him while standing at his car in the parking lot.
That’s when management ordered all customers and staff to a back room, locked the door and then proceeded to put them on the roof for safety.
Police said the suspect, Rickey Morris, was quickly taken into custody. They said no one was threatened by Morris with the gun and no one was injured. He has been charged with disturbance of a public place.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Daily Derby' game
SACRAMENTO (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the California Lottery's "Daily Derby" game were:
1st:7 Eureka-2nd:10 Solid Gold-3rd:6 Whirl Win, Race Time: 1:44.69
(1st: 7 Eureka, 2nd: 10 Solid Gold, 3rd: 6 Whirl Win; Race Time: one: 44.69)
¶ To win the grand prize, ticket-holders must match in exact order the winning race time and the first, second and third place horses. Lesser prizes are given to ticket-holders who correctly match other horses or race times.
Siemens has shipped its first Industrial Trent 60 gas turbine generator package from its manufacturing facility in Mount Vernon, Ohio, US, to Abu Dhabi Marine Operating Company's Satah Al-Razboot offshore oil field project on Zirku Island. The shipment will be the first of five Industrial Trent 60 power generation packages to be delivered, installed and commissioned for ADMA-OPCO.
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KALAMAZOO, MI -- A 23-year-old man was arrested Tuesday morning after Kalamazoo Public Safety officers surrounded the residence he was in.
Officers responded to the 1400 block of Stockbridge Avenue about 4 a.m. April 24 regarding the man who was wanted on valid arrest warrants, according to a news release.
Additional information was received that led officers to suspect the wanted man was possibly armed with a weapon.
Several officers surrounded the house where the wanted man was located and began calling him out via public announcement, or PA.
Officers said the man surrendered peacefully and was lodged at the Kalamazoo County Jail.
This incident is still under investigation. Anyone who might have information is asked to call Kalamazoo Public Safety at 269-337-8994, Silent Observer at 269-343-2100 or www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com.
We reported on this “F*ck A Thug” story back in 2015. Roderick Rogers was sentenced earlier this month to 14-yrs of hard-time for his part in the jacking of a man for his Jordans and freshly cashed check. The crime was in caught on a cell-phone camera in broad daylight and later lead to Rogers being arrested. The man with the pistol has not been identified or captured. It’s safe to say that Rogers stuck to the thug-code…
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Today, members of the printing, publishing and paper-producing industries, which employ more than 600,000 workers, are announcing the formation of Stop Tariffs on Printers & Publishers (STOPP), a coalition to fight proposed countervailing duties (CVD) and anti-dumping duties (AD) on imports of Canadian uncoated groundwood papers including newsprint and other papers.
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From left are Marilyn J. Panger of River Ridge, the artist of the year for the West Bank Art Guild; guild President Lita Ducote; and Marie Fink, who leads the guild's artist-of-the-month project.
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In what may be the strangest story we've read in months, an Ohio woman was charged after allegedly raping a cab driver this winter. Brittany Carter, 23, has been charged with rape after performing oral sex on the cab driver while at least one friend held him at knifepoint.
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In Thailand, old monks seem to prefer beer. Or at least beer bottles. The Sisaket province—500km away from Bangkok—is home to a remarkable Buddhist temple called Wat Pa Maha Chedi Kaew, also known as Wat Lan Kuad or ‘temple of a million bottles’.
The story of this incredible feat dates back to 1984 when monks got tired of seeing the mounting litter in their area. They encouraged local authorities to deposit beer bottles with them for recycling. Over the years, they managed to collect enough to use them as construction material for building a temple complex of around 20 buildings. Think prayer rooms, a hall, water tower, tourist bathrooms, residential quarters, crematorium—all made using glass and concrete. Even the mosaics of Buddha are created using recycled beer bottle caps.
Their preferred choice? Green bottles from Heineken and brown ones from the local Thai beer Chang. Sounds like an eco-friendly move Buddha would approve.
Here’s what the temple looks like:
BERLIN, April 10 The International Monetary Fund sees a more favourable outlook for the global economy this year and next than in 2016, but it has concerns beyond the near-term, IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde said on Monday.
"I have also identified two key concerns that we at the IMF have: one is persistent low productivity and second excessive inequalities that grow together with that low productivity," she said after meeting the chiefs of other leading global economic organisations and German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Berlin.
(Reporting by Gernot Heller; Writing by Paul Carrel; editing by Erik Kirschbaum)
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Is any genre quicker to toss around the word “festival” than blues? It seems that every other blues show with more than two or three performers have the word stamped on it. This annual blues festival at the Milwaukee Theatre is one of these festivals worth getting more excited about, though. As always, it features a lineup that draws heavily from the more soulful and gospel-minded end of the blues spectrum, with performers this year including Sir Charles Jones, Willie Clayton, Ms. Jody, Pokey Bear, Bishop Bullwinkle and TK Soul.
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Capital First share price gained 1.6 percent the intraday session on Wednesday ahead of company's board meeting next week to approve private placement of non-convertible debentures.
The company informed exchanges that the meeting of the Debenture Committee will be held on July 9 to consider and approve the private placement of rated, listed, secured / unsecured / subordinate / perpetual, redeemable non-convertible securities in the nature of debentures.
These non-convertible securities will be listed on the Debt Market segment of National Stock Exchange of India Limited, it said.
The share price has touched an intraday high of Rs 525.45 and an intraday low of Rs 515.90.
At 13:17 hours IST, the stock price was quoting at Rs 517.85, up Rs 0.60, or 0.12 percent.
Monster Energy/Yamalube/Star Racing Yamaha’s Mitchell Oldenburg announced on Instagram that he sustained a torn MCL and ACL in a practice crash last Monday.
Oldenburg recently returned to racing in Seattle after missing three rounds due to an arm injury. He finished sixth in the 250SX West Region in his return.
At this time, there has been no announcement on a return date, but with the opening of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship less than a month out, Oldenburg will miss at least the opening portion of outdoors.
Oldenburg’s injury is just the most recent in a long list of setbacks for the team this year. Dylan Ferrandis, Colt Nichols, and Justin Cooper have all missed multiple rounds of supercross due to injury. The one rider on the squad who hasn't gotten hurt is Aaron Plessinger, and he's leading the 250SX West points.
Below is Oldenburg's full post:
LONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister Theresa May has been clear Britain will be leaving the customs union with the European Union after Brexit, her spokesman said on Friday.
“The prime minister has set out the position of the need to leave the customs union and the single market,” the spokesman said.
The Financial Times newspaper reported on Friday that the government is exploring whether Britain could strike a deal that would keep it in a form of the customs union after leaving the EU.
Young finished with 18 points (8-11 FG, 2-3 3Pt), six rebounds and one steal in 39 minutes during Sunday's 126-116 victory over Denver.
Young was questionable heading into the game but appeared untroubled in 39 minutes of action. He was likely suffering from a thigh bruise, an injury which often causes discomfort more than anything serious. He was very efficient from the field Sunday, a common theme across most of his games this season. Barring any setbacks from the thigh concern, he should be ready to roll against the Thunder on Wednesday.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — There is plenty of time to talk Xs and Os with the Tennessee Volunteers Basketball Team this season.
At media day on Thursday, the WATE 6 Sports Team wanted to get to know players. Here are the questions begging for answers.
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* Q2 CONSOL NET PROFIT AFTER TAX EGP 1.27 BILLION UP 22 PERCENT YEAR ON YEAR
* Q2 CONSOL REVENUE EGP 4.64 BILLION VERSUS EGP 3.29 BILLION YEAR AGO
* q2 Capex Was Egp 1.28 Billion
* as at June 30 2017, Net Debt Was Egp 4.75 Billion
* ACCORDING TO CONSERVATIVE FIVE YEAR BUSINESS PLAN, EXPECTS TO GROW CORPORATE SERVICE REVENUES BY A CAGR OF 11 PERCENT
* ACCORDING TO FIVE YEAR BUSINESS PLAN, CORPORATE EBITDA MARGIN PROJECTED TO BE IN MID TO HIGH-20S PERCENT, YEARLY CAPEX TO REVENUE RATIO AVERAGING 15%
* TOTAL INCOME FROM INVESTMENTS GREW BY 65.5 PERCENT YOY, TO EGP 1.20 BILLION IN H1, DRIVEN BY SHARE OF PROFIT OF EQUITY ACCOUNTED INVESTEES, MAINLY REPRESENTING CO'S STAKE IN VODAFONE EGYPT Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The search is on for the source of a big boom that rattled windows and nerves in greater Grand Rapids Saturday night. 24 Hour News 8 received hundreds reports of a loud sound about 8:30 p.m. Saturday, mostly centered around the Grandville and Wyoming areas.
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After Monday's partly cloudy skies and highs in the upper-60s, daytime temperatures will dip into the upper-50s as the Wasatch Front gets a thorough soaking on Tuesday. Wet weather will rule throughout Wednesday, too, with highs in the low-60s.
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Ferrari eyes healthy cigarette sponsor?
Ferrari could be about to announce a 'new' major sponsor for 2018.
Recently, the Spanish bank Santander announced that it is leaving Ferrari and F1.
The Spanish newspaper ABC now reports that the signage on the rear wing could be replaced for 2018 with a brand called IQOS.
According to 'invisible' Ferrari sponsor Philip Morris, Iqos is a high-tech technology device that heats rather than burns tobacco, releasing a 'nicotine-containing vapour' for the user.
"Ferrari is finalising the agreement with Iqos about replacing the agreement with Santander," ABC claimed.
It is not clear if Iqos would contravene F1's strict ban on tobacco advertising.
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BARCELONA, Spain -- David Goffin saved a match point to defeat Marcel Granollers of Spain 4-6, 7-6 (2), 6-2 on Tuesday in the second round of the Barcelona Open.
Goffin was down 5-1 in the second set before recovering to reach the third round for the second consecutive year in Barcelona.
The fourth-seeded Belgian will play either Leonardo Mayer of Argentina or Karen Khachanov of Russia.
Ecuador Open champion Roberto Carballes Baena of Spain defeated Andreas Haider-Maurer of Austria 6-2, 6-4 to set up a second-round encounter with 10-time champion Rafael Nadal.
Sixth-seeded Novak Djokovic will play his second-round match against Slovak Martin Klizan, who defeated Argentine Federico Delbonis 6-3, 6-7 (5), 6-4.
Tour veteran Feliciano Lopez of Spain defeated Dusan Lajovic of Serbia 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 in a second-round match, while Malek Jaziri of Tunisia beat American Ernesto Escobedo 6-4, 6-3.
Donald Trump has ordered the entire world to cut off Iranian oil imports by early November. A few countries will be given slightly more time to adjust but there will be no waivers. It is a total blockade.
If most of the world complies – and even China might find it hard to defy – it will reduce global spare capacity to zero by the end of the year. This is worse than during the oil shocks of 1979 and 2008. Spare capacity has never fallen much below 1pc in the post-War history of the oil markets.
Once the buffers are exhausted, the slightest supply jolt or geo-political upset can precipitate a violent squeeze. We are at the mercy of events.
Traders had thought US sanctions would kick in gradually,...
April 13 Aveo Pharmaceuticals Inc:
* Aveo announces submission of response to tivozanib marketing authorization application day 180 list of outstanding issues
* Aveo Pharma - EUSA remains tentatively scheduled to provide oral explanation to EMA's committee for medicinal products for human use at May 2017 meeting Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
April 28 Wisekey International Holding AG :
* Will publish 2016 annual report, including, among other things, its consolidated financial statements for financial year 2016, on 5 May 2017, and not by end of April 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
Germany indicts Pakistani man accused of spying for Iran
BERLIN (AP) — German prosecutors have indicted a Pakistani man on charges of spying for an Iranian intelligence agency.
Federal prosecutors said Monday that the 31-year-old, identified only as Syed Mustufa H. due to German privacy rules, was in contact with the unnamed spy agency since 2011.
In a statement, prosecutors said the man began spying on the former head of a group that promotes German-Israeli relations by July 2015 at the latest.
He is alleged to have received money in return for passing on information obtained about the ex-head of the German-Israeli Society.
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – One person is in jail after threatening police officers at the Law Enforcement Center in Topeka.
Around 2 a.m., police say a man entered the building with a machete and said he had a bomb. Officers were able to isolate him outside and talked with him for over an hour.
Police say the man approached the officers with the machete and was tased.
Anthony Hernandez, of Topeka, was booked for Aggravated Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer, Criminal Threat and other charges.
Police say Herenandez had minor injuries after the incident. No police officers were injured.
PARIS Belgian Thierry Neuville won the Rally of France in Corsica for Hyundai on Sunday to become the fourth different driver to triumph in four rounds so far this season.
France's four-times world champion Sebastien Ogier finished second, 54.7 seconds behind, for the M-Sport Ford team to increase his overall lead.
Spaniard Dani Sordo lost out on second place by 1.3 seconds in the closing Power Stage but made it a podium double for Hyundai by finishing third.
Ogier won the opening race in Monte Carlo in January, with Finland's Jari-Matti Latvala taking victory in Sweden for Toyota in February and Kris Meeke triumphant in Mexico last month with Citroen.
Ogier now has 88 points to Latvala's 75 with Neuville moving up to third on 54. Latvala finished fourth on Sunday but took an extra five points for winning the Power Stage.
(Reporting by Alan Baldwin in London, editing by Pritha Sarkar)
A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja, the nation’s capital has found a former Taraba State Governor, Mr. Jolly Nyame, guilty of fraudulently approving N250 million naira.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is prosecuting Nyame on a 41-count charge before Justice Adebukola Banjoko.
Nyame, who served as governor of the North Central State from May 1999 to May 2007, is accused of misappropriating the sum of N1.64bn at the end of his administration in 2007.
Jonathan Gold heads to Nothingness restaurant in San Gabriel to eat spicy Sichuan and Chongqing-style food. Listen and read his LA Times review to find out why the la zi ji, or chicken with hot pepper, is splendid, but why he chose to give the Brainstorming, or BBQ pig brains, a pass.
Chicken with hot pepper, the chef’s special fish in chili oil
and pickled peanuts at Nothingness. (Photo by Rosalie Atkinson/KCRW)
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Christopher Horan told a cop at the Medical Center, Navicent Health, in Macon, GA, that he killed his sister and wanted to be arrested, Pinellas County Florida Sheriff Bob Gualtieri said. Leanna Horan was found stabbed to death in her apartment just north of Clearwater, FL.
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MOST U.S. TREASURY YIELDS HOLD AT SESSION HIGHS AFTER U. MICHIGAN U.S. CONSUMER SENTIMENT DATA IN LATE JANUARY; 10-YEAR YIELD HITS 4-YEAR PEAK, LAST AT 2.845 PCT
March 31 Peking University Resources Holdings Co Ltd
* Xie Ke Hai resigned as executive director with effect from 31 march 2017
* Shi Hua and Liao Hang were appointed as executive directors
* Wei Jun Min and Xie Ke Hai resigned as executive directors with effect from 31 march 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (bangalore.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com)
Athletes from across Sussex and beyond are set to come out in force with a record field anticipated for Sunday’s Worthing 10k.
More than 2,500 runners have registered to take part, with some of the fastest elite field competitors hitting the start line for the 28th edition of the race.
Last year’s winner and local favourite Jake Leitch (Worthing Harriers) is hoping a niggling injury settles down as he looks to defend his crown.
Leitch will face tough competition as a number of the counties elite Tom Evans (Lewes), James Westlake, Paul Navesey and Neil Boniface (all Crawley) and Kevin Rojas (Brighton & Hove) will battle it out to be crowned 2018 champion.
In the female race, 2017 winner Emily Proto will start as favourite.
A record number of 2,800 runners are registered for the Worthing 10k.
The race starts on Worthing Promenade at 9.30am. Road closures will be in place from 9.15am through till 11am.
Further information can be found by visiting www.worthing10k.co.uk
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (AP)  It wasn't the Easter bunny that startled a South Carolina homeowner and his family. It wasn't even a burglar.
The Post and Courier of Charleston reports (http://bit.ly/2pbcRED) Susie and Steve Polston were worried that someone was trying to get into their home on Sunday. Instead, Polston's 16-year-old son found the intruder: a nine-foot alligator crawling on their second-story porch.
The family says the alligator climbed a back stairwell to the porch, crunched through the aluminum screen door and nestled between a sofa and a swinging bench.
State law requires a nuisance-trapped alligator to be killed, but the family didn't want that. The other choice was to wait it out, but the alligator was eventually euthanized.
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It initially seemed that Emma Barton (played by Gillian Kearney) had jumped off the bridge and committed suicide after a harrowing week in the ITV drama.
Yet when it was later revealed that her son Ross (Michael Parr) had actually found her body before the police, fans started speculating as to whether Emma was actually pushed.
While there were apparently four characters near the scene at the time of her death, one moment between Gabby Thomas (Rosie Bentham) and her mother Bernice White (Samantha Giles) in the Woolpack may have confirmed the truth.
Having claimed she’d returned from popping home to get her charger, suspicions rose when it was revealed that not only did her phone still have a flat battery, but her hands were cold and she’d been “longer than two minutes”.
Tyler Miller has made some strong saves against MLS opponents this season, but Los Angeles FC and BuzzFeed decided to see how he would do against some random people plucked off the streets of Los Angeles.
The club brought in five lucky individuals to try their feet at penalties on LAFC’s number one. Things went just about as you would expect. They even decided to flip roles and allow Miller to take shots on the regular joes, which also went as you would expect.
Here’s the entire video:
Given the opportunity, how do you think you would do if given the chance to take a penalty against an MLS goalkeeper? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
Philadelphia firefighters battled a blaze in Kensington.It broke out before 12:30 p.m. Monday at a house in the 3400 block of E Street near Tioga Street.Crews arrived to find heavy flames and smoke coming from a rear bedroom.They were able to place the fire under control within minutes.No injuries have been reported.
Ellsworth airman to go on trial in 2016 death of infant son
ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. (AP) — An airman at Ellsworth Air Force Base is set to go on trial this week in the 2016 death of his infant son.
Airman 1st Class David E. MacDonald faces a general court-martial scheduled to begin Wednesday. MacDonald is facing one charge in violation of the Uniform Code of Military Justice, for murder.
A statement from the base says the charge stems from the death of MacDonald's son on Nov. 7, 2016, but gives no details. A pretrial hearing for MacDonald was held in October. The charge was referred to a court-martial after the hearing.
MacDonald is assigned to the 28th Bomb Wing. Ellsworth says he is represented by three military attorneys who are declining comment.
If convicted, MacDonald faces a maximum penalty of life in prison without parole.
Meriden police say a group of four people robbed a pharmacy of potent pain pills. (Meriden police)
A group of four people recently robbed a pharmacy in Meriden of thousands of potent pain pills.
Police said the suspects took 3,000 pills, mostly oxycodone and morphine, from a Walgreens on East Main Street.
They estimated the street value to be about $60,000.
They released surveillance video on Wednesday. See more photos of the suspects here.
"Please take a look and let us know if you recognize anyone," Meriden police wrote on their Facebook page. "This group of four decided to rob a local pharmacy where some highly potent pain pills were taken."
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 203-630-4178.
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The privately-held company, based in Cranberry, about 20 miles north of Pittsburgh, still has more than 700 stores in 48 states.
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April 10 PTC Therapeutics Inc:
* PTC Therapeutics announces departure of chief financial officer, Shane Kovacs
* PTC Therapeutics Inc says PTC has initiated a search process to appoint a new CFO
* PTC Therapeutics - Shane is expected to remain with PTC through closing of PTC's pending acquisition of all rights to emflaza from Marathon Pharma Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
A Guatemalan man and two of his former co-workers have filed a federal lawsuit against a Tennessee landscaping company, accusing the firm of trafficking immigrants for forced labor. The Tennessean reports that Mynor Chox said he was treated like a servant and threatened with deportation if he complained about working conditions at Outdoors Unlimited landscaping company in Murfreesboro, about 35 miles southeast of Nashville.
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April 12 Russian coal and steel producer Mechel says:
* It extended its cooperation agreement with Baosteel Resources which is part of China Baowu Steel, China's largest steelmaker group;
* It will supply Baosteel Resources with up to 960,000 tonnes of premium-grade coking coal between April 2017 and March 2018. Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting by Moscow newsroom)
The Met Office expects thunderstorms to return to Berkshire tomorrow (Thursday).
A yellow weather alert has been issued warning of thunderstorms and heavy showers in Maidenhead, Windsor and Slough.
The warning will be in force from 11am until 11.59pm.
Drivers have been told to prepare for potentially difficult driving conditions due to spray and sudden flooding.
There is also a possibility of delays and cancellations to train and bus services.
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Wiz Khalifa dropped the music video for his latest track “Something New” today (August 14). The track features Ty Dolla $ign, but the video features a few more friends.
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The star-studded music video features cameos from Demi Lovato, Jamie Foxx, Jason Derulo, O.T. Genasis, Juicy J, Lil Dicky, G-Eazy, Chuck Liddell and Todd Gurley.
This track is the first single from Khalifa’s upcoming studio album, which is due out sometime this fall.
Watch “Something New” below.
Roger Federer squandered a match point as he was shocked by German veteran Tommy Haas in the second round of the Mercedes Cup in Stuttgart. The 39-year-old Haas, who is playing his final season on the tour after a series of injury problems, battled to a 2-6 7-6 6-4 win in just under two hours.
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Air Force Airman Jacob D. Fortini recently graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in San Antonio, Texas.
The airman, a 2013 graduate of Rancho Solano Preparatory School in Scottsdale, is the son of Lisa and David Fortini of Peoria, according to a press release.
He completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.
Mr. Fortini also earned four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force, the release added.
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For travelers, seders around the world
Jewish travelers who are away from home this Passover can find seders to attend in destinations around the world.
The Jewish outreach organization Chabad-Lubavitch will be hosting ritual holiday dinners in countries ranging from Australia, China and South Africa to Brazil and Germany.
Spring-break travelers will find seders in places like Orlando, Florida; Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, and the Caribbean.
An annual seder in Kathmandu, Nepal, draws nearly 2,000 people each year, including many Israeli travelers.
An online directory at Chabad.org/seders has a search function to help locate seders by city, state and country. Hosts ask that you reserve ahead. Most seders are free though some charge $36 to $40 a person, but none turn guests away for lack of funds.
The Passover holiday begins March 30 at sundown.
The Governorship of Istanbul, Turkey, has prohibited an Armenian Genocide commemoration event.
The Human Rights Association Istanbul Branch had planned to carry out an event devoted to the 103rd anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, at Sultanahmet Square, on Tuesday at noon, according to Evrensel newspaper of Turkey.
But learning that the term “genocide” will be used during the event, the Governorship representatives prohibited to carry it out and suggested doing it without using that word.
Its organizers, however, refused to hold this event without the term “genocide,” and decided to put off this public assembly until 1։30pm and hold it at Taksim Square, instead.
They noted that there will be figures from France at Taksim Square, and therefore Turkish authorities will avoid interference.
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CLEVELAND, Ohio - The Garfield Heights Music Express is in its 38th year at Garfield Heights High School. Under the direction of Reiko Carey and Steve Pernod, the talented show choir is fresh off a big win -- they were named Grand Champions of the Walsh Jesuit Great Lakes Show Choir Competition.
To learn more about the Garfield Heights Music Express click here.
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You express yourself via emoji all day long — why not let your breakfast get in on the fun?
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Stjepan Biletic calks a decorated egg with small horseshoes in his workshop in Kresevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, April 13, 2017. Stjepan Biletic calks a decorated egg with small horseshoes in his workshop in Kresevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, April 13, 2017.
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Press coverage about Clean Harbors has trended somewhat positive this week, according to Alpha One Sentiment Analysis. Alpha One, a service of Accern, identifies negative and positive media coverage by analyzing more than twenty million news and blog sources.
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National Volunteer week provides an opportunity to celebrate the impact of volunteer service and the power of volunteers to come together to tackle tough challenges, and build stronger, more resilient communities. Each year, we shine a light on the people and causes that inspire us to serve, recognizing and thanking volunteers who lend their time, talent and voice to make a difference in their communities.
It really is just to recognize and thank all volunteers…. Our Facebook page will be featuring different volunteer spotlights and volunteer activities that we will be working on.
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[India], February 03 (ANI): A body of a 13-year-old girl, who had been missing since three days, was found in Basapura Lake in Bengaluru's Anekal on Saturday.
The body of the minor girl has been sent for the postmortem.
A case has been registered and police investigation is underway. (ANI)
FILE PHOTO - U.S. Supreme Court nominee judge Neil Gorsuch testifies during a third day of his Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., March 22, 2017. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst/File Photo
WASHINGTON The U.S. Senate is expected to vote at 11 a.m. EDT (1500 GMT) on Thursday on whether to limit debate and move towards the final confirmation of President Donald Trump's choice of federal Judge Neil Gorsuch to take a seat on the U.S. Supreme Court.
Democrats are expected to thwart the Republican effort by denying the 60 votes needed in the 100-member chamber to advance Gorsuch. If so, Republicans are expected to take the rare step of changing Senate rules so that they can advance the nomination with a minimum of 51 Republican votes, which would clear the way for Gorsuch’s confirmation on Friday.
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MONDAY: A chilly start to the day with morning temperatures in the single digits, teens and 20s under a mostly to partly clear sky. A weak system scraping by to our south will increase cloud cover over southern NM… but precipitation will be hard to come by. No significant rain or snow chances will be found within statelines – expect increasing sunshine further to the north. Afternoon highs will climb well into the 40s, 50s and 60s (most of us above average for this time of year). A weak cold front will dip into the Eastern Plains today but impacts look to be limited to a minor temp drop across eastern NM Tuesday.
TUESDAY: Slightly cooler temperatures can be expected for those east of the Central Mountains, although, even with the drop in temps – most will still be at or above average. Expect widespread 40s, 50s and 60s under a mostly sunny sky.
WEDNESDAY: Temps in the 40s, 50s and 60s will stretch from stateline to stateline with no significant rain or snow – plenty of sunshine overhead!
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A four-member delegation of Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) led by Ameer JI Karachi Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman called on Sindh Governor Muhammad Zubair at the Governor’s House here on Monday.
The delegation discussed with the Sindh Governor about the political situation in the province and matters related to the promotion of education and development projects, said a statement.
Speaking to the delegation, the Sindh Governor said that the projects of development which are initiated with the consultation of the stakeholders are appeared to be significant.
The federal government is extending all-out assistance on priority basis for progress and development in Sindh, he added.
Muhammad Zubair said that process of the dialogue can help resolve all problems and interest and welfare of the people is the most important and the government is paying special attention to it.
Speaking to the Governor, Hafiz Naeem said that his party (JI), intend to see establishment of the ever-lasting peace in the city. —APP
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If you’re a skateboarding fanatic, you might want to hook up with David Brantley.
Brantley, who runs SuperHonky Skateboarding, is bringing a Skatefest to Sulphur Springs.
This is an all-day event that Brantley plans for Saturday, June 24, at Buford Park’s Skate Park. Sign-in for the event will begin at 9:30 a.m. and the event itself will start at 10 a.m., tentatively running to 10 p.m. if necessary.
For the rest of the story, see the June 14 News-Telegram.
MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Bryce Nze had a career-high 25 points on 11-of-14 shooting to go with 10 rebounds on Friday night and Milwaukee beat Green Bay 76-58.
Carson Warren-Newsome added 12 points and Jeremiah Bell scored 11 for the Panthers (13-13, 6-7 Horizon League).
Milwaukee led by double digits for the entire second half except once when the Phoenix (10-16, 5-8) trailed 34-25 on Khalil Small's jumper in the first minute of the period.
Nze scored the first six points of the game and Milwaukee opened with an 8-0 run. Green Bay took its only lead of the game at 13-12 before the Panthers went on an 8-0 run and never trailed again.
Manny Patterson had 13 points and Small scored 10 for Green Bay. The Phoenix committed 20 turnovers and were outrebounded 38-29.
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A motorcyclist has died in a crash shortly after failing to stop for police at Ipswich, west of Brisbane.
Officers tried to pull over the 31-year-old rider on Redbank Plains Road at Swanbank just before 6pm on Sunday but he didn't stop.
They found his body and wrecked bike further along the same road a short time later. Police say there was no pursuit.
The Ethical Standards Command is investigating the events leading up to the fatal crash and will prepare a report for the coroner.
The Crime and Corruption Commission is overseeing the investigation.
The borough last year finally offloaded the costly but never-used Susitna to the Philippine Red Cross at a major loss after five years trying to sell it or just give it away . The ferry arrived in Subic Bay in December and is now docked in Manila Bay for launch as a water ambulance and disaster-relief ship this month.
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Congrats to Michael Bublé and wife Luisana Lopilato!
The 42-year-old singer and the 30-year-old actress are expecting their third child, his rep confirmed to E! News on Sunday, following media reports in her native Argentina and pregnancy speculation fueled by a photo she posted on Instagram last week that shows her wearing a loose-fitting top.
The two are parents to sons Noah, 4, and Elias, 2. News of their parents' upcoming arrival comes more than a year after Noah was diagnosed with liver cancer. He was underwent treatment in the United States.
Last April, Lopilato told reporters in Argentina that although her son had a long recovery ahead of him, he was doing "well."
It was reported late last year that Noah was continuing on the road to recovery.
The Houston Rockets (20-4) hold the NBA’s best record, and have won nine in a row.
Not hard to see why Blazers head coach Terry Stotts thinks they’re the League’s top squad.
Terry Stotts: "They're the best team in the league right now. We took away their passing, took away their 3s and they best us with one-on-one play." — Jonathan Feigen (@Jonathan_Feigen) December 10, 2017
James Harden, the leading MVP candidate to date, poured in 48 points and led Houston past Portland 124-117 Saturday night.
Per the Houston Chronicle:
Bautista was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.
The 25-year-old is off to a hot start with the Chiefs, going 18-for-42 (.429) with three stolen bases in 10 games. Bautista will head to the big leagues to provide a spark in the outfield while Adam Eaton (ankle) and Brian Goodwin (wrist) are sidelined. No corresponding move has been announced yet.
Gigi Hadid That Wasn't Armpit Hair, Guys Blame It On Wardrobe!
Gigi Hadid's 'Armpit Hair' Apparently Wasn't Hair At All
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Gigi Hadid wasn't trying to show off her unshaven pits during her LOVE Magazine photo shoot -- 'cause the fuzz folks saw was nothin' but loose fibers ... TMZ has learned.
Sources close to Gigi tell us her "armpit hair" -- which was prominently featured in day 11 of LOVE Magazine's Advent calendar video series -- was, in fact, residue left behind from the jacket she was wearing on set.
We're told the culprit was simply that navy cropped coat Gigi is seen wearing in the vid -- ya know, the one in which she's striking poses and kinda working up a sweat. Makes sense some of that could've gotten stuck to her.
What doesn't make sense is that no one on set saw the hairy stuff during the shoot, or even while editing the video.
Authorities said a man was severely burned when he crashed and rolled his SUV in Huron County.
It happened about 2 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 13 on Pobanz Road, south of Kilmanagh Road.
Investigators said a Chevy Trailblazer was heading north on Pobanz Road at a high right of speed when the driver lost control on the gravel roadway.
The SUV entered the ditch and rolled several times, police said. It then caught fire.
The driver, 31-year-old Kraig Lloyd Elliot from Sterling Heights, was severely burned and taken to an area hospital before being airlifted to a Flint burn unit for treatment.
The crash is still under investigation.
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Chicago police issued a warning Friday about a video that's going viral nationwide on Facebook.The video shows child pornography. The Chicago Police Department, along with police departments across the country, are warning people not to share it.Sharing the video is illegal. Instead, delete it and then contact your local police and Facebook right away.There is no indication that the video was taken in Chicago.
A violent car wreck claimed the lives of a man and woman in east Brownsville late this morning. DPS troopers say a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu was speeding east on Houston Road when the driver lost control, the car flew into the air, and crashed into a utility pole at the intersection with North Vermillion Avenue. The man and woman were killed instantly. The names of the victims aren’t yet being released.
Fire Crews from Vista, San Marcos Oceanside and Carlsbad are responding to a 2nd-alarm vegetation fire off State Route 78 and Mar Vista Drive.
The fire destroyed a shed but was quickly contained at 4 acres. Crews are now mopping up.
There were no evacuations. The cause is under investigation. The fire started around 4:30 p.m.
Join State Representative Kelly Burke and Senator Bill Cunningham for a Condo and Townhome Owner Workshop on Saturday, February 10th from 10 am-12 pm at Oak Lawn Public Library, 9427 S. Raymond, Oak Lawn, IL.
Join us with Sima Kirsch, an attorney, condo advisor and mediator with over 30 years practicing in the area of association law, and Adrienne Levatino, the Illinois Condominium Law Ombudsperson.
Whether you are a new condo owner or if you're looking for advice on setting a condo dispute, come join a lively discussion and get your questions answered.
A range of topics will be covered, including, but not limited to: navigating board membership, the value of condo education, and the nuances of condo law.
For more information, please contact Rep. Burke's constituent service office at 708-425-0571 or [email protected]
You can run from your family, but you can never escape it. Trust, FX's new series from Academy Award winners and Executive Producers Danny Boyle, Simon Beaufoy and Christian Colson, premieres 3/25.
So it looks like Delta is coming in hot with a new commercial targeting millennial’s. Let’s see how this resonates with the masses.
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Lord Malloch-Brown compared the decision to the appeasement of Nazi Germany in the 1930s
What Lord Malloch-Brown doesn’t understand is that we are not turning away from Europe
In an interview on BBC Radio, the peer said: “Britain’s history as an island nation adjacent to mainland Europe is when we try to, sort of, pull away from Europe’s problems and close ourselves off to them they have a habit of infecting us anyway.
“Appeasement in the 1930s, you name it – for centuries Britain has ignored events on continental Europe at its peril.”
Brexit supporters were enraged by the peer’s remarks.
John Longworth, co-chairman of pressure group Leave Means Leave, said: “This really is a crass comparison.
The cover of Caroll Michels' How to Survive and Prosper as an Artist: Selling Yourself Without Selling Your Soul Image: Courtesy Caroll Michels
Sarasota career coach Caroll Michels recently published the seventh edition of How to Survive and Prosper as an Artist: Selling Yourself Without Selling Your Soul. The book offers tips to beginning fine artists on how to launch their careers and experienced artists looking to relaunch their careers. In the new edition, Michels demystifies the inner workings of the art world and challenges the status quo. In addition to her work as a career coach, Michels is an art marketing consultant who works with artists throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, Japan, and South and Central America. The new edition of her book is published by New York's Allworth Press.
John Dower Road is currently closed to through traffic as a part of the road improvement project currently in progress. Only people accessing their residences will be granted access while the paving work is done.
The current closure stretches between Patton Avenue SW and Okanagan Avenue SW.
Road improvements include adding curb, gutter, sidewalks and storm drainage improvements to John Dower as part of a Safe Routes to School grant-funded project. The city also included paving the northbound lane to the project, because it was in poor condition.
The City Council is set to review an amendment to the contract at its Feb. 5 meeting to authorize an additional $160,000 to pave the southbound lane of John Dower Road between Steilacoom Boulevard and Custer Road. If approved this would authorize the contractor to repave the entire road, as opposed to just one direction. The additional work only covers the roadway and not additional improvements to curb, gutter, sidewalk or storm drainage.
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BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. - Crews rescued two people from a crash in Bedford County on Monday morning.
At 10:53 a.m., a Bedford Fire Department crew responded to the 3200 block of Moneta Road for a single-car crash that involved a rollover.
Crews had to extricate the two people still inside the SUV. Both were treated at the scene and then transported to Centra Lynchburg General Hospital with non-life threatening injuries, according to the Fire Department.
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Sarah Fadem and Mike Weber of Pownal talk and have fun as they build bumble bees for the upcoming People's Climate March on Washington. Bennington College students Sarah Fadem, Olivia Rosenberg, Kaitlyn Plukas, and Sabrina Melendez from the Bennington Environmental Action Group work together on a bumble bee.
Start the conversation, or Read more at The Bennington Banner.
Tina's dream comes true when Jimmy Jr. asks her to have lunch with him on Valentine's Day.
Matthews (hamstring) caught three of five targets for 19 yards in Sunday's 12-7 loss to Arizona.
Matthews was operating at less than 100 percent, and ended up tying Eric Decker for third on the team in targets behind Delanie Walker (nine) and Corey Davis (six). With quarterback Marcus Mariota (knee) also laboring, Tennessee's passing game will be difficult to trust next week in San Francisco.
More than two dozen community members gathered Wednesday night to help the Indiana Recovery Alliance build Naxolone kits.
Reporter Sarah Vaughan brings us the story for today’s Community Report.
The Usos posted a video on Instagram in which they were working out with Rusev. “The Bulgarian Brute” was lifting weights in the video and former WWE Intercontinental Champion Ryback decided to comment on the footage with a jab at Rusev. “The Big Guy” commented “I would have expected more weight from ‘The Bulgarian Brute.” He lated posted a follow-up comment by saying “F***RusevDay.”
Rusev simply responded with four words that absolutely scorched Ryback, saying “all natural workouts here.” Ouch. Check it out:
So Rusev posted an Instagram clip of him working out… His response to Ryback's comment is legendary. pic.twitter.com/Qga9X315j6 — PWM (@ProWrestlingMag) December 10, 2017
An accused bank robber continues to rack up the charges. We told you last week that Jacob Monteer was charged with two additional counts stemming from an accident during the pursuit that took place after he allegedly robbed a bank in Versailles. Now, Monteer has been charged with three more offenses that appear to have taken place while in custody. New charges against the 26-year old Kansas City area resident are delivery or possession of a weapon at a jail, damage to jail property, and stealing.
Facebook has responded to the incident where a Cleveland man, 37-year-old Steve Stephens, shot and killed an elderly man while broadcasting on its live platform.
“This is a horrific crime and we do not allow this kind of content on Facebook,” Facebook said in a statement issued to CNN. “We work hard to keep a safe environment on Facebook, and are in touch with law enforcement in emergencies when there are direct threats to physical safety.”
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LOS ANGELES — Police say R&B singer Trey Songz has been arrested on suspicion of punching a woman at a Los Angeles party.
Officer Drake Madison says Songz, whose real name is Tremaine Neverson, turned himself in at a Hollywood police station Monday. He’s accused of felony domestic violence.
Jail records show the 33-year-old was released about two hours later on $50,000 bail.
Andrea Buera told reporters last week that she was the woman Songz had assaulted. Buera said he punched her repeatedly because he was upset she was talking to another man at a party Feb. 18.
The singer tweeted Monday that he was being falsely accused for someone else’s personal gain.
His attorney, Shawn Chapman Holley, accompanied him when he surrendered. Asked for comment, she replied that “Trey’s tweet this morning sums it up.”
660 megawatt coal power project in Tharparker will be completed before the given time, said Sindh Engro Coal Mining Company.
According to the spokesman of the company, "the total duration envisaged for completion of the project was set at 42 months, but the pace of work ensures of its completion in 38 months instead."
2 billion dollars are being spent in Thar Coal Block II.
Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson and wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins got back on the field for a friendly game of catch - with an egg.The two stars took the "Just Crack an Egg" challenge.In the video, Watson and Hopkins get pretty creative tossing an egg on the playground and on the swings.Watson even goes long with one of his passes, and Hopkins hauls it in with his usual spot-on catching.Watch the video above to see more of their antics.In the meantime, we're looking forward to seeing them both back on the field during the regular NFL season!
Holtby stopped 23 of 24 shots in Sunday's win over Ottawa.
It was the 16th win of the season for Holtby, who is off to a solid start in 2017. The 27-year-old is sporting a .929 save percentage and has allowed just a single goal in each of his last two appearances. Given his consistency and 28 games played, the workhorse should be in your lineup whenever he gets the nod for Washington.
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Vincent Piazza, best known for playing mobster Lucky Luciano for five seasons on Boardwalk Empire, is joining the Fox pilot The Passage, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Piazza will play Clark Richards, "a brilliant, hyper-charmer with a restless energy, fierce intelligence and a dark sense of humor." He'll join a cast that includes Saved by the Bell's Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Saniyya Sidney, The Exorcist's Brianne Howey and UnReal's B.J. Britt.
The Passage is based on a bestselling trilogy of novels by Justin Cronin. It follows a woman named Amy Bellafonte (Sidney) as she fights to save the human race in a postapocalyptic America after a virus that turns people into vampire-like creatures has decimated the population.
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Fox might be hoping this turns into its answer to The Walking Dead, but since it's a Fox show, it might turn into a show about vampires who solve crimes.
Click on the video player above on Saturday at 1 p.m. ET to watch live as the country's top badminton players square off in Toronto at the Yonex Canadian National Badminton Championships.
Actors take part in a rehearsal for the Broadway musical Come from Away, which was nominated for seven Tony Awards. Come From Away, based on real-life stories of people in Gander, N.L., who opened their doors to thousands of stranded passengers after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, is competing in seven categories including best musical.
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The dramatic final rounds of the Scripps National Spelling Bee are set to begin.
Forty-one spellers advanced to Thursday’s finals out of a field of 516 — by far the largest in the 93-year history of the competition. Scripps started a wild-card program this year that created a path to nationals for spellers who didn’t win their regional bees, and some of the finalists got to the bee that way.
The past 13 champions and 18 of the last 22 have been Indian-American, and that trend could easily continue. Most of the consensus favorites in this year’s bee have Indian heritage.
Bradley is expected to start his Clippers debut Saturday against Chicago, Clipperholics of the FanSided Network reports.
Both Bradley and Tobias Harris will be in the starting five Saturday, and they'll be joined by Milos Teodosic, Danilo Gallinari and DeAndre Jordan. Bradley, whose contract is set to expire at the end of the season, will likely be the permanent starter at shooting guard going forward, though it's unclear exactly what his longer-term role will be with Austin Rivers currently injured and Lou Williams rumored to be on the trade block.
The Fiesta Mart on Harwood Road in Bedford went out of business in July. Steve Kaskovich Star-Telegram
Harambee Stars captain Victor Wanyama has been appointed the brand ambassador for Safaricom Limited.
The Tottenham midfielder penned a deal in Nairobi on Tuesday in the presence of Safaricom boss Bob Collymore. A source privy to the new development has revealed to Goal that the leading mobile firm are targeting a return to local football.
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"Safaricom are keen to return to Kenyan football after pulling out few years ago. They have named Wanyama as the brand ambassador and anytime soon the company will launch Sakata tournament which was killed years ago under the past regime of Football Kenya Federation."
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‘He wasn’t a racist in the crude sense’
Ukip in Wales leader Neil Hamilton defending Enoch Powell
‘The main thing I’ve learned from working in the British media is that much of it is a cult. Afflicted by a suffocating groupthink, intolerant of critics’
The Guardian columnist Owen Jones
‘Employing just one bad egg can lead to an employment tribunal’
Peninsula, a consultancy promoting its services to help employers avoid costly employment tribunal settlements
‘Love the socialist motherland and embrace the leadership of the Communist Party’
A pledge a sperm bank in Beijing is making donors sign
Job seekers can take their pick from more than £1million worth of opportunities at Clyde 1’s Recruitment Fair in Glasgow on Wednesday.
The free event at Glasgow’s iconic Royal Concert Hall will feature career advisors giving practical advice on full time and part time opportunities across a vast array of industries.
The Clyde 1 Recruitment Fair, sponsored by North Lanarkshire’s Working, runs from 10.30am until 6.30pm, and is expected to attract thousands.
Jill Todd, sales director at Radio Clyde, said: ““Anybody on the hunt for a job, or even a career change, should attend this free event.”
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Sanjay Mehrotra, co-founder of SanDisk, became the CEO of Micron Technology in May. Born in India, Mehrotra came to the US for higher education. Yuqing Zhu yzhu@mcclatchy.com
Sanjay Mehrotra, co-founder of SanDisk, became the CEO of Micron Technology in May. Born in India, Mehrotra came to the US for higher education. Yuqing Zhu yzhu@mcclatchy.com
Feb 14 OPT Holding Inc :
* Says co's second major shareholder EVO FUND lowers stake in co to 4.50 percent from 18.87 percent, and becomes the fifth major shareholder, on Feb. 14
* Change occurred as result of the shares repurchase implemented on Feb. 14
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(CNN) — Monkey ©. Monkey don’t.
Naruto, a crested macaque in Indonesia, has no rights to the (adorable) selfies he took on a nature photographer’s camera, according to the US 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. That court upheld a lower court’s previous ruling, which said, basically, that animals can’t file copyright infringement suits.
In 2011, Naruto, then 7 years old, snapped several photos of himself with a camera belonging to photographer David John Slater, who was on assignment in Indonesia.
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Jermal Trammel of New Orleans is the first one to complete the short course during the 2017 Project Hero Barrington Honor Ride in Barrington Hills on Sunday. Hundreds of cyclists participated, including riders from the Wounded Veterans 500-mile Great Lakes Challenge Bike Ride, raising money to help wounded veterans and first responders.
Craig Gerard and Matthew Zinman, who started their writing careers on CBS’ How I Met Your Mother, are returning to the hybrid format with another young ensemble comedy, Perfect 10, which has been set up at CBS with Aaron Kaplan’s Kapital Entertainment (Life In Pieces, American Housewife) and Warner Bros. TV producing.
Written by Gerard and Zinman, Perfect 10 is about a group of former high school classmates who become indispensable parts of each other’s lives after reconnecting at their 10-year reunion. Gerard and Zinman executive producer with Kapital Entertainment’s Kaplan and Dana Honor.
Gerard and Zinman currently serve as co-executive producers on Kapital/WBTV’s new single-camera series Me, Myself & I. Before that, they served in the same capacity on another single-camera WBTV comedy, NBC’s Trial & Error. They’re repped by UTA and Hansen Jacobson.
General Motors��� South Korean unit plans to slash the number of its executives, the latest step by the U.S. automaker as it attempts to curb costs at the loss-making business. Grace Lee reports.
Bessie “Betty” (Harris) Huber, 91, of Godfrey, died Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2016, at United Methodist Village in Godfrey.
In accordance with her wishes, her remains have been donated to science. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Elias, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home of Bethalto is handling arrangements.
Dolphins coach Adam Gase after win over Patriots
Miami Dolphins head coach Adam Gase speaks to the media after the Miami Dolphins defeat the New England Patriots 27-20 at Hard Rock Stadium on Mon., Dec. 11, 2017.
The Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. has delivered a 20,000-TEU ultra-large container ship (ULCS), the company said.
The ship, named the Cosco Shipping Virgo, is 399.8 meters long and 58.6 meters wide. It has a maximum capacity of 200,000 tonnes. It measures 73 meters from hull bottom to top.
The ship was delivered to China COSCO Shipping Corporation Ltd. and will be used for shipping lanes between the Middle East and Europe.
It is the third new ship the Shanghai shipbuilder has delivered in May after finishing two 400,000-tonne very large ore carriers (VLOC), the company said.
There are 79 container ships above 19,000 TEU worldwide, and 50 more are still under construction. The China State Shipbuilding Corporation Ltd., Waigaoqiao’s parent company, has 17 orders, about a third of the global total.
Earlier this year, Waigaoqiao delivered the Cosco Shipping Taurus, also a 20,000-TEU container ship, to COSCO Shipping.
Source: Xinhua
– Here is the preview for Wednesday’s episode of NXT, featuring matches taped in Sydney, Australia…
* WWE NXT champion Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Samoa Joe in a steel cage
* WWE NXT Women’s champion Asuka vs. Peyton Royce
* Bobby Roode & Elias Samson vs. Buddy Murphy & Tye Dillinger
* WWE NXT Tag Team champions DIY vs. TM-61
* Ember Moon vs. Liv Morgan vs. Billie Kay
* Andrade “Cien” Almas vs. Wesley Blake
* The Revival vs. Riddick Moss and Tino Sabatelli
* Oney Lorcan vs. Patrick Clark
BANGKOK, 17th April 2017 (NNT) – The Office of the National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB) has guaranteed that the Thai economy will recover after 2017, with money flowing into the pockets of its people along with vibrant tourism, exports, and agricultural activity.
NESDB Secretary-General, Porametee Vimolsiri disclosed today that towards the second half of 2017, Thai people will start to experience a recovering economy and more money in their pockets due to continuous economic growth since the previous year. Factors contributing to economic improvement include an expansion of exports, investments by both the state and the private sector, and a rise in the price of agricultural products, resulting in a positive uptick in consumer confidence. The NESDB also expects household spending to rise during the second half of this year.
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Dear Mr. Trump… can I call you Mr. Trump? Is that ok? I want you to be happy, that’s very important to me.
Before I get started, let me say this letter isn’t from all women. The Trumpettes surely won’t approve of this message. But this is from most women.
We see right through you. We have all known you at some point. Your ways are not unfamiliar to us. We see through you because we’ve been dealing with you our whole lives.
We heard you call women pigs. And disgusting. And stupid. And bimbos.
We watched as you called a former Ms. Universe “Ms. Piggy” and then spent four days continuing to insult her.
We see your weakness. Your lust for attention at any cost, your need to denigrate women. We see all of it. And we’re mad.
Yes. We’re mad. And fired up. And here’s the thing about us… we can be bitches.
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The girls on #BBWives got it popping on Monday with Jennifer getting called out, Tami ending the game with Evelyn, and Jackie Christie getting her panties in a bunch.
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Facebook's chief information security officer, Alex Stamos, will leave the company after internal disagreements over how the social network should deal with its role in spreading disinformation. The New York Times reports (Warning: source may be paywalled; alternative source ):
Bend firefighters put out a fire yesterday at a duplex on Savannah Avenue in Bend. The family living in the home came back to find the house in flames. Firefighters were able to contain the fire to the kitchen. No one was injured. Total damage from the fire was estimated to be about 3 thousand dollars. The cause of the fire is under investigation. The home didn’t have any working smoke alarms.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Ivan Gandia-Rosa had 21 points and eight assists, Garrett Sams added 20 points, and North Florida beat Florida A&M 101-89 on Monday night.
UNF led 60-41 at halftime — behind a career-high 17 points from Noah Horchler — for its most points in a half this season. Horchler entered with two 3-pointers on the season and made three in the first half.
Horchler missed his only field goal of the second half and finished with 17 for North Florida (4-7), which won its third straight. JT Escobar added 16 points with four 3-pointers as UNF made 16 of 35 from distance.
Marcus Barham led Florida A&M (1-11) with 30 points on 12-of-19 shooting, including five 3-pointers. Desmond Williams made seven free throws and added 27 points as FAMU was 13 of 22 at the stripe.
The sentencing for the La Loche school shooter has taken a twist after a late request from the teen’s lawyer. There’s now no timeline in place for the public to learn whether the killer will be sentenced as a youth or an adult. Ryan Kessler report.
April 3 Cornerstone Insurance Plc
* Delays submitting, publishing audited accounts for FY ended Dec 31, 2016 to NSE and SEC within deadline of March 31, 2017
* Delayed by need to secure pre-requisit approval of primary regulator before submissions to NSE and SEC
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What was supposed to be a little me-time for one mom turned into a nightmare for her daughter when the adorable tot saw her charcoal mask.
The mother was detoxifying her face with a charcoal bamboo face mask when she decided to surprise her baby girl.
But the tot's face suddenly froze in horror when she saw her mother.
This baby got the scare of her very short life when she saw her mother's charcoal face mask
The baby girl gasped in fear and immediately began to cry.
‘What’s wrong? It’s okay!’ her mother exclaimed, trying to comfort her daughter.
She then turned to the camera with a lesson for all moms.
‘Don’t do that to your kids,' she said with a laugh.
The mother then turned her camera back onto her daughter, whose hand was covering her mouth in shock horror.
If you’re eager to sample the food at the Murieta Inn and Spa, they’re previewing it for the public right now – with special availability on Super Bowl Sunday.
The Gate restaurant is now open seven days a week from 4 to 9 p.m., offering a limited menu, according to Marcus Hotels and Resorts, which is managing the property. In addition to food, The Gate’s bar is open too.
On Sunday, to accommodate football fans, there will be special hours for the limited menu – 1 to 9 p.m.
Dining reservations will be available starting Feb. 12, when the restaurant will open for breakfast and a full menu for dinner, the company said.
Travellers could face fines and criminal charges after huge spate of false sickness claims in Spain
A recent spate of fake food poisoning scams in Spain could end in British holidaymakers being banned from certain all-inclusive resorts.
Spain remains a popular destination for visitors from the UK, with its cheap flights and beautiful beaches.
Yet with the huge rise in reports, it has caused a problem that both airlines and hotels are battling to fight to prevent any further false claim.
With claims of up to £5,000, it is hitting the travel industry hard when it comes to paying out huge fees.
YANGON, Myanmar—Aung San Suu Kyi, the Nobel laureate, democracy activist and Myanmar’s main civilian leader, met with a senior diplomat last year and told a cautionary tale about how Muslims had come to dominate another southeast Asian state, Indonesia, after centuries in the minority.
Ms. Suu Kyi spoke about her country not wanting to face such a situation, according to a person familiar with the discussion. Muslims were already in the majority in some areas, she added, though they make up just 4% of the total population.
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FILE - This Monday, Aug. 24, 2015, file photo shows the New York Stock Exchange. U.S. stocks are rallying early Monday, Aug. 14, 2017, as investors breathe a sigh of relief following the tensions between the U.S. and North Korea a week earlier. Technology companies and banks are making some of the largest gains as all 11 Standard & Poor’s 500 industrial groups move higher. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
You is shaping up to be quite the TV comeback vehicle.
Just a few weeks after news broke that Gossip Girl star Penn Badgley would be making his return to television in Lifetime's adaptation of Caroline Kepnes' best-selling novel of the same name, E! News can confirm that Shay Mitchell will be following up her seven-season run on Pretty Little Liars with a series regular role in the psychological thriller.
Billed as a 21st century love story, You tells the story of Joe (Badgley), a bookstore manager who uses the hyper-connectivity of today's technology to make the woman of dreams, an aspiring writer named Beck (Elizabeth Lail) fall in love with him, removing every obstacle—and person—in his way. (Think Dan Humphrey, but from the darkest timeline.)
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Invited guests for the world premiere of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner are reflected in the fuselage of the aircraft at the 787 assembly plant in Everett, Washington, July 8, 2007. REUTERS/Robert Sorbo - RTR1RMUL Iran's 50 percent discount on a multi-billion dollar deal with Boeing appears to fall under standard operating procedure for any large customer.
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People gather for a rally Monday, Aug. 14, 2017, in Salt Lake City. Utah residents held a unity and anti-racism rally Monday night to denounce the messages of hate and violence of white supremacists at a weekend rally in Charlottesville, Va. Rick Bowmer AP Photo
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SALT LAKE CITY - The Utah Utes are saying hello to a new offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach.
Troy Taylor directed the top passing offense in the NCAA FCS this season at Eastern Washington.
Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham also announced Monday offensive line coach Jim Harding will serve as the new assistant head coach after two seasons as the co-offensive coordinator.
A woman has been arrested on suspicion of stealing a car after police stopped a vehicle outside a Horsham theatre.
Police stopped a car along North Street, outside the Capitol theatre, at about 2.45pm this afternoon (Wednesday May 30).
Officers said the car was believed to have been stolen.
A 41-year-old woman, from Crawley, was arrested on suspicion of theft of a car.
She remains in custody.
Pentagon Contract Announcement
(Source: US Department of Defense; issued June 29, 2018)
Oshkosh Defense LLC, Oshkosh, Wisconsin, was awarded a $484,268,130 modification (P00119) to contract W56HZV-15-C-0095 for 1,574 vehicles and 7,538 kits (includes installed and packaged kits).
Work will be performed in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, with an estimated completion date of Sept. 30, 2019.
Fiscal 2016 and other procurement (Army); and research, development, test and evaluation funds in the combined amount of $484,268,130 were obligated at the time of the award.
U.S. Army Contracting Command, Warren, Michigan, is the contracting activity.
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LinkedIn is reportedly looking to put chains on a fetish website it claims is stealing its likeness.
A U.K.-based dominatrix hoped to build “KinkedIn” before the networking giant caught wind of the online BDSM — bondage, discipline, sadism and masochism — startup and assembled a star-studded cast of lawyers to bring it down.
A dominatrix named LadybossUK attempted to trademark “KinkedIn,” which currently has a few hundred users, before meeting opposition.
She told the U.K.’s Sun she can’t afford to go toe-to-toe with a large corporation.
“They can afford an army of lawyers and I have to form my own defence,” she told the U.K. tabloid.
“I’m trying to do something creative and make a living and a corporation is coming down on me. It’s ridiculous.”
She made one last gasp suggestion.
“I told the lawyer to try the site – it might chill him out,” she added to the U.K. Sun.
April 6 Orbis SA:
* Said on Wednesday that the price for the 100 pct stake in 5 Hotel Kft has been changed to 65.9 million euros net ($70.28 million)
* In Nov. the company said the unit would buy the stake for 64.3 mln euros
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - President Donald Trump's pick to oversee Medicare and Medicaid consulted Vice President Mike Pence on health care issues while he was Indiana's governor.
It's a post Seema Verma maintained amid a web of business arrangements - including one that ethics experts say conflicted with her public duties.
Records show Verma and her small Indianapolis-based firm, SVC Inc., have collected more than $6.6 million in consulting fees from the state of Indiana since 2011. At the same time, she also received more than $1 million through a contract with Hewlett Packard, one of Indiana's largest technology vendors, which held a financial stake in the health care policies Verma helped shape.
Verma has agreed to sell SVC Inc. to a Michigan company within 90 days of her confirmation.
DUBLIN, April 24 (Reuters) - Shire on Tuesday said discussions are ongoing with Takeda Pharmaceutical about the Japanese firm's bid for its Dublin-based rival ahead of a deadline to strike a deal on Wednesday.
"Following several offers from Takeda, the board requested that the advisers of Shire and Takeda enter into a dialogue to discuss whether a further, more attractive proposal may be forthcoming," Susan Kilsby told Shire´s annual shareholder meeting in Dublin.
"As of today the board can confirm that it is reviewing that offer. As of now we can only say that discussions between the advisers of Shire and Takeda are ongoing."
Shire executives declined further comment on the proposed deal at the annual general meeting, which was completed in less than 15 minutes. (Reporting by Padraic Halpin; Editing by Adrian Croft)
If Gov. Jerry Brown and members of the California Legislature think that the backlash against the car and gas tax increases will subside any time soon, they are mistaken. The controversy continues to dominate both traditional and social media and, in fact, the more that taxpayers learn about these transportation tax hikes the angrier they get.
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VANCOUVER, B.C.: June 25, 2018 – Don’t let Monday’s weather fool you. There may be clear skies in the morning but a 70 per cent chance of rain – and a risk of thunderstorm – throughout the day.
Weather: Vancouver, B.C.
Today: Mainly cloudy with a 70 per cent change of showers and risk of a thunderstorm. High of 18.
Tonight: Partly cloudy with 30 per cent chance of showers. Low of 13.
Tomorrow: Mix of sun and cloud, high of 20.
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[India], Mar. 19 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh PWD Minister Rampal Singh on Monday refused to make a comment on the alleged suicide of his daughter-in-law, saying that the discussion on the same would hurt the sentiments of his family.
"Investigation is underway. Discussing it now will hurt the sentiments of the family. I think it is inappropriate to comment on it now," he told the media.
On the other hand, the Congress Party is all set to stage a protest in the state assembly tomorrow and demand for the resignation of the minister in the connection.
The party has directed all MLAs to be present in the assembly tomorrow. Singh's daughter-in-law Preeti allegedly committed suicide in Madhya Pradesh's Raisen district on March 16, by hanging herself. Preeti was married to Rampal Singh's younger son Girijesh Singh. (ANI)
Retail sales were weaker than expected in both March and February, after government data showed the worst two-month performance for the retail sector in two years. US Census data suggest the weakness was the result of lower fuel prices and reduced auto profits. But retail experts say the industry itself is changing, driven by technological and demographic change.
YEREVAN, APRIL 14, ARMENPRESS. The Eurasian Economic Supreme Council’s session has kicked off in Bishkek, where the Presidents of Armenia, Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Moldova are taking part.
President of Kyrgyzstan Almazbek Atambayev said in opening remarks that his country is proceeding with an initiative of improving business conditions within the framework of the EEU.
“Kyrgyzstan is chairing in the EEU executive bodies this year. We suggest creating the best business conditions in EEU framework”, he said.
He mentioned that “wide range of issues” will be discussed during the session, TASS reported.
PHILADELPHIA A judge in Philadelphia has denied Meek Mill's request for a new trial and the removal of another judge from the rapper's case.
President Judge Leon Tucker told Mill in a Wednesday hearing that he doesn't have jurisdiction over the matter.
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ordered Mill's release from prison last month where he was serving a two- to four-year sentence on a probation violation related to a decade-old gun and drug conviction.
Mill's lawyers want Judge Genece Brinkley removed from his case. They allege she's been waging a vendetta against the rapper, including sending him to prison for the probation violations.
Former Kansas Jayhawks guard Frank Mason III threw out the first pitch at the Kansas City T-Bones game on Tuesday night.
Times and Seasons is pleased to welcome Carole Turley Voulgaris as our latest guest blogger. Carole recently completed her PhD in transportation planning at UCLA and will be joining the transportation engineering faculty at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo this winter following her upcoming maternity leave.
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MILWAUKEE -- It's time to get caught up on all things "Milwaukee." Joining Wake Up Wednesday morning, July 4 is Jen Kent who is the Editor-in-Chief of "MKE Lifestyle" magazine.
After a vehicle was damaged under a Luton footbridge during an “unprovoked incident” police are appealing for information.
At around 10.40pm yesterday (Tuesday), a man was driving under a footbridge in Vauxhall Way when a group of youths on bikes threw stones at the passing car, smashing the windscreen.
PC Adam Brown, investigating the offence, said: “This was an unprovoked incident and this type of behaviour is never acceptable.
“We’re keen to speak to anyone who may be able to help us find the group of offenders to ensure they don’t cause such damage any other vehicles. It is dangerous and won’t be tolerated.”
Anyone with any information is asked to call 101 quoting crime reference number C/25039/2017. Alternatively you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
The Spokesman-Review published a letter from a Red Cross ambulance driver at the front in France, written to his mother. "Maybe you think that my head has been turned by the glory and glamour of this war, etc.," he wrote.
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March 31 Bank Audi Sal:
* Entered into agreement with M1 Financial Technologies (Holding) Sal (M1 Financial Technologies), to sell its electronic payment and card services business for price of U.S.$185 million
* Following completion, Bank Audi will continue to perform all customer-facing functions Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bangalore.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com)
Biloxi's historic Saenger Theater is now closed for restoration work. The announcement of the closure came as a shock for event organizers who had the venue booked for performances.
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Mealey's Litigation Procedure - Venezuela Requests Stay Of Enforcement Of $1.2B Award Pending Appeal
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela on June 12 moved in a federal district court to stay the enforcement of a $1.2 billion arbitral award that was confirmed in favor of a Canadian investor, pending the outcome of its appeal of the decision to the District of Columbia Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals (Crystallex International Corp. v. Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, No. 16-0661, D. D.C.).
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Indie singers from India and Pakistan have come together to create a sublime Peace Anthem (above), a musical tribute to 70 years of independence that both countries are celebrating. The initiative is led by Voice of Ram, a collective led by filmmaker and activist Ram Subramanian.
Peace Anthem is a lilting medley of the two national anthems, Jana Gana Mana and Pāk Sarzamīn, set to lush visuals filmed in both countries.
The anthem tries to drive home the point that while the relationship between the neighbour countries remains rocky, Indians and Pakistanis are essentially not very different. And “when we open our borders to art, peace comes along”.
After 146 years, the curtain is coming down on "The Greatest Show on Earth." The owner of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus told The Associated Press that the show will close forever in May.
The iconic American spectacle was felled by a variety of factors, company executives say. Declining attendance combined with high operating costs, along with changing public tastes and prolonged battles with animal rights groups all contributed to its demise.
"There isn't any one thing," said Kenneth Feld, chairman and CEO of Feld Entertainment. "This has been a very difficult decision for me and for the entire family."
The company broke the news to circus employees Saturday night after shows in Orlando and Miami.
LOS ANGELES (AP)  Authorities say a woman is hospitalized with serious injuries after an SUV smashed through a wall into a home near Los Angeles.
The California Highway Patrol says the vehicle was in the home's garage when it lurched forward and crashed into the kitchen late Sunday in Rowland Heights.
The CHP says a woman inside the home was transported with major but non-life threatening injuries.
KABC-TV reports (http://bit.ly/2ptwBQF ) a preliminary investigation finds the male driver in the SUV appears to have stepped on the gas by accident.
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BERLIN Uncertainties linked to possible protectionist policies by the United States and a lack of clarity over Britain's divorce talks with the European Union cloud the outlook for the German economy, five major economic institutes said on Wednesday.
The German institutes added that the European Central Bank's expansive monetary policy as well as a possible further depreciation of the euro EUR= should the United States tighten its monetary policy could help German growth.
The institutes revised up their growth forecasts for Germany. They expect Europe's largest economy to expand by 1.5 percent this year and 1.8 percent in 2018. The previous forecasts were 1.4 percent and 1.6 percent respectively.
(Reporting by Joseph Nasr; Editing by Paul Carrel)
Ankur Jain, Kairos founder and CEO, discusses how his start-up, Rhino, plans to revolutionize the rental market by replacing one-time security deposits with affordable monthly fees.
Next month, DJ Cream will release his Hustlin' EP via his own Smile & Stay High imprint.
DJ, producer, and label owner DJ Cream has a long and storied history at the forefront of the vibrant Bologna dance scene and its Homequest crew, as well as releasing standout records on Bolo Represent, MoodyHouse Recordings, and, of course, Smile & Stay High.
His new EP, Hustlin', is a perfect introduction to Cream's sound for those uninitiated. The three tracks on the EP fuse classic samples and raw, dusty MPC grooves that are built purely for the dancefloor.
In support of the EP, Cream has offered up "In Your Way," a feel-good house cut built from hazy chord and gritty percussion, as today's XLR8R download, available via WeTransfer below.
In Your Way
A shoemaker has been buried in a well crafted shoe coffin as in respect to his occupation.
The shocking incident recently occurred in Ghana as the deceased failed to escape death after he became very sick.
Reports indicate that the shoemaker had been in his profession for so many years and his bereaved family suggested of burying him in a shoe coffin to embrace his occupation.
The shoe coffin was made with the help of local coffin makers.
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Dear Vail Daily: I'm writing you to tell you thanks to the lady Sunshine who works in the Vail Transportation Center. I was stuck, broke, poor, and she was very nice. She let me stay inside the Transportation Center on a cold morning, bought me a cup of coffee and a Bustang ticket to Denver.
It helped a lot, and then things fell apart again. Caught in the snow, dumped, ditched, deserted, and I can't even get inside a warm doghouse. Nothing seems to work, and I still need to get in someplace out of the weather, cops and most people in general.
I'm trash and dead meat to most.
Anyway, tell Sunshine thanks from this frozen turd who might end up an obit in Murder 101, Colorado. Thanks.
Holly Nauroth
Homeless person
(KPRC) Investigators in Harris County, Texas have recovered nearly $1 million worth of meth-laced lollipops.
Deputies were responding to a call Monday about a burglary to a home in Spring when they discovered the drugs.
Two suspects, Evonne Mick and David Salinas were caught leaving the residence and loading a vehicle with the drug-laced candy.
Deputies said the suspects couldn’t even close their car door because there were so many drugs packed into the vehicle.
Virginia AG: Disposal of stillborn fetus doesn't violate law
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia's attorney general says that a state law prohibiting the concealment of dead bodies does not apply to stillborn fetuses.
Attorney General Mark Herring issued an official opinion Wednesday in the case of a Virginia woman who was convicted and sentenced to five months in jail for disposing of a fetus that had died in her womb and led to a miscarriage in 2016.
The Virginia Court of Appeals recently upheld the woman's conviction.
The Washington Post reports that Herring acknowledged his office made a mistake by arguing in a brief that Katherine Dellis' conviction should be upheld. Herring said he disagreed with the decision, but the case was never brought to his attention.
In his opinion, Herring wrote that the state legislature never intended the statute to apply to the remains of stillborn babies.
Anthony Kennedy Was No Moderate
Progressives mourning his departure from the Supreme Court have the guy all wrong.
Drivers in Sheffield have been warned that alcoholic ice lollies could put them over the limit this summer.
Traffic officers in the North East issued the advice as gin and tonic, prosecco and peach bellini lollies have become more popular as temperatures warm up.
Officers said the lollies have an alcohol content of around 4.5% - the same as a strong lager.
They said people could be lulled into a false sense of security because the alcohol was in frozen form.
Acting Inspector Harry Simpson, from the Cleveland and Durham Operations Unit, said: "These lollies are becoming really popular and it's easy to forget that they contain alcohol and aren't just flavouring.
"On a hot summer's day it is easy to lose count of how many you have, and then get behind the wheel of a car.
"If you wouldn't consider drinking a gin and tonic or cocktail when driving, then you shouldn't consider having one of these lollies."
Some of the key figures in law enforcement that supporters of President Trump say are part of a “Deep State” conspiracy: Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, FBI Director Christopher Wray, former FBI Director James Comey and special counsel Robert Mueller. AP file photos
All Basotho Convention (ABC) political party leader Tom Thabane (middle) stands next to his wife at the last campaign rally before upcoming general elections, on May 28, 2017 in Maseru. Photo: SAMSON MOTIKOE / AFP
MASERU – The wife of Prime Minister elect Tom Thabane has been shot dead. Dipolelo Thabane’s death comes on the eve of her husband’s inauguration.
DP Ramaphosa will still go to #Lesotho for inauguration despite reports of Tom Thabane's wife being shot dead, spokesperson says. #sabcnews pic.twitter.com/wczdmL2KAN — Mweli Masilela (@mwelimasilela) June 14, 2017
Thabane won the June 3 elections, called three years ahead of schedule. The early poll followed a vote of no confidence against Pakalitha Mosisili.
Thabane returns to power following years of political turmoil in the Southern African country. He plans to form a new coalition as the country seeks to enforce constitutional reforms.
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The Eagles are awaiting confirmation of what they expect to be bad news on the injury front.
But because I’d rather light a candle than curse their darkness, there is some sliver of good news to be shared.
According to Chris Mortensen of ESPN, Eagles cornerback Sidney Jones is expected to return to practice this week, which could allow him to return this season. He’s currently on the non-football injury list.
Jones, their second-round pick, had surgery to repair a torn Achilles in March, so anything they get out of him this year would be a bonus.
A talented cover player, Jones would have been a high first-rounder if not for the injury, which happened during a workout.
And with the team announcing that quarterback Carson Wentz indeed tore his ACL last night, they can use any good news they can get.
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Fire crews were called to free a young horse which got its head stuck in a fence.
The incident happened in Normoss Road, between Blackpool and Poulton, at 4.30pm on Saturday.
A foal was trapped in fence wire and two fire crews, from Blackpool and Fleetwood, went to the rescue.
Firefighters used wire cutters to release the young horse.
SARASOTA- A rollover crash leaves at least one person dead in Sarasota County.
The Florida Highway Patrol and the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office were on the scene at State Road 72 just before 6 Monday night.
A vehicle was flipped over, past the shoulder of the west bound side of 72 near the 11-thousand block.
The accident is being investigated.
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Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. -- Moody's affirms Bio-Rad's Baa3 senior unsecured rating; changes outlook to positive from stable
New Music: Poe – Man Already
On the heels of Mavin Records announcing the rapper as one of their newest acts, Poe debuts his highly anticipated first single, a heavy rap track titled “Man Already”, produced by Altims. Listen and Download below: Download
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Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said on Tuesday rumours of irregularities in a referendum over the weekend were a vain effort to cast doubt on the result.
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Police in Washington state are searching for a person of interest in the death of a woman whose beheaded body was found near a bunker loaded with firearms and ammo.While an active hunt for 34-year-old Jacob Gonzales continues the quiet Camano Island community remains rattled.Investigators say Gonzales is a person of interest in the death of 26-year-old Katherine Cunningham, who was found decapitated near a bunker full of guns.Police think the two may have been living on the property.Authorities say the items found in the bunker were seized.
FILE- This April 5, 2018, file photo shows the facade of the New York Stock Exchange. The U.S. stock market opens at 9:30 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, April 25. Richard Drew, File AP Photo
Chris Evans may have skipped the "Avengers: Infinity War" premiere, but he made up for it in spades by stopping by "Late Night with Seth Meyers" and playing a game with his brother Scott Evans where they quizzed each other on how'll they know each other.
The brothers dished on their first kiss, what their favorite books and movies are, where they used to hide Monopoly money and what lies they told as kids.
Chris also revealed the epic ruse he pulled on his first grade classmates.
Check out the hilarious video below.
A person drove to a Southaven fast food restaurant after being shot.
Southaven Police Department said the shooting victim arrived at the Burger King at the intersection of Church Road and Ross Parkway. It's unclear at this time where the person was shot.
First responders arrived and took the victim to the hospital.
Nobody is in custody for this shooting.
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Nato a ‘bedrock’ for the Trump administration, US defence chief insists
Fort Wayne, Ind. (WANE) The Southern Poverty Law Center, a group that tracks hate groups, said there are currently 26 active hate groups in Indiana. Three of the groups are operating in the northeast part of the state.
According to an interactive map that the SPLC provides on its website, a group called the White Aryan Resistance, a Neo-Nazi group, is based out of Warsaw. An organization called WTM Enterprises, a White Nationalist group, is based in Roanoke. And The Confederate White Knights of the KKK are based in Auburn.
SPLC says it is tracking 35 hate groups in Ohio, although none of the groups is officially located in the northwest part of the state.
In total, there are 915 hate groups operating in the United States, according to the SPLC.
The Southern Poverty Law Center was founded in 1971 and is based in Montgomery, Alabama.
Former Italian prime minister Silvio “Bunga Bunga” Berlusconi proudly said he sees “obvious similarities” between himself and President-elect Donald Trump. Trump “was elected by all Americans weary of an old...
NEW YORK (AP) — The Chicago White Sox have drafted former Indiana basketball coach Tom Crean’s son Riley in the 35th round.
Riley, a right-handed pitcher, is headed to Indiana. He is also Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh’s nephew.
The Chicago White Sox also took right-hander Chance King, the son famed TV newsman Larry King, in the 39th round. The elder King, a longtime Dodgers fan, tweeted: “One of the greatest thrills of my life was learning my son Chance has been picked by the @whitesox in the 39th round of the #MLBDraft2017!!”
Chance King played at IMG Academy in Florida and is from Beverly Hills, California
The draft began Monday night with Minnesota taking California high school shortstop Royce Lewis with the No. 1 overall pick.
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Yann Palmore has been hired as a vice president in JLL’s Smart Building team.
Palmore comes to JLL with nearly 20 years of experience in management, energy and sustainability. Most recently, he was founder and president of Evolved Buildings, helping property owners and developers create IT architectures for “net-zero” and high-performance buildings.
Before founding Evolved Buildings, Palmore was president of Sustainable SoCal Inc., a consultancy focusing on construction management, energy efficiency and strategic real estate planning.
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Jim Cramer gets an exclusive look at HP Inc.'s Palo Alto hub from CEO Dion Weisler.
Two truckers are in federal custody after 17 undocumented immigrants were found in a tractor-trailer parked at the Flying J truck stop in Edinburg Sunday. They were found by Edinburg police after dispatch received an anonymous call at around 11 yesterday morning in which the person claimed a relative from Mexico was locked inside the trailer. It’s believed the immigrants were inside the trailer for at least eight hours, although no one needed emergency medical treatment. The immigrants were from Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and Romania. A man and woman of Cuban nationality who were in charge of the 18-wheeler are being held by ICE.
“President Obama jumped to his feet first — the whole room was electrified,” said a witness.
Czech political parties will be allowed to invest 90 million crowns at most on their general election campaign as from this year, according to an amendment to the law on political parties and movements that takes effect yesterday. The limitation applies to most elections.
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In an effort to expand its initiative GreenSeam is looking for applicants for its Board of Governors.
The committee is seeking leaders who are part of ag–related businesses to serve as a liaison to GreenSeam.
They are looking to select 20 applicants.
"We really want to grow our existing businesses in our communities, in our region, and we want to help these companies here to expand but we also want to attract new. So to be a part of this board of governors you get to be in that conversation at the front lines really hearing and seeing and knowing what's going on out there," Director of GreenSeam, Sam Ziegler says.
Nominations are due by Wednesday, October 11.
If you'd like to learn more about the opportunity or how to apply online visit the GreenSeam website.
Barron is this year's winner of the William E. Colby Award, a $5,000 honour given for a fiction or nonfiction book about the military, intelligence operations or foreign policy. Barron, a judge for the First Circuit Court of Appeals, was cited for "Waging War: The Clash Between Presidents and Congress, 1776 to ISIS."
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A committee featuring national politicians heard from local lawmakers in downtown Phoenix about how to tackle the opioid crisis in Arizona.
Russia Denies U.S. Findings That It Tried To Influence U.S. Election
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When a big ship sinks in the open ocean, it does not gently drift to rest on the seabed. It slams into it, coming to a crushing stop.
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April 20 Wharf Holdings Ltd
* Wharf, through controlling shareholder, is interested in 1.49 billion shares, represent approximately 73.8% of issued share capital of i-CABLE
* Connection with open offer, Wharf has provided certain undertakings in favour of i-CABLE & underwriter
* i-CABLE proposes to raise approximately hk$704 million, before expenses, by an open offer
* Wharf currently intends to effect initial distribution in specie as soon as practicable after latest time for termination Source (bit.ly/2oTSt7V) Further company coverage:
Police are investigating shots fired at two vehicles in a northern Cincinnati suburb.
Forest Park police say no injuries were reported, but two vehicles were shot at. Officers were first called to Hamilton Avenue just off Interstate 275 early Tuesday morning after a woman said a shot was fired at her from a car. A short time later, a tractor-trailer driver reported shots fired at his vehicle while on the interstate.
Police say both vehicles had dents consistent with being hit by bullets. They believe the vehicles were targeted randomly.
Police are asking for cooperation from business owners with security cameras in the area.
April 10Beijing Aerospace Changfeng Co Ltd
* Says it will buy 51 percent stake in two firms for 395.8 million yuan in total, via cash and share issue
* Says it will also issue new shares to raise up to 177 million yuan to fund acquisition and projects
Source text in Chinese:goo.gl/v5GZ5C
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The Chicago Bears were only going to have three healthy outside linebackers to practice with the team on Friday, so Ryan Pace went out and added another edge defender to the practice squad, bringing in former Tampa Bay Buccaneer Howard Jones.
Roster Update: We have signed LB Howard Jones to our practice squad and waived DL Mike Purcell. pic.twitter.com/Ouuk6ljJbU — Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) October 6, 2017
Willie Young is dealing with a new triceps injury that has him sidelined, so Jones was needed to fill his spot in practice at the very least.
The former undrafted rookie free agent had five sacks back in 2015 with the Bucs, including two in his first career game. He torn his ACL last season but was medically cleared and now is in Chicago hoping to eventually find his way onto the 53-man roster.
Bicyclist killed in crash with vehicle
A bicyclist was killed in a crash with a vehicle this afternoon in the central valley, according to Metro Police.
The incident happened about 1:30 p.m. at Mel Torme Way and Sammy Davis Jr. Drive, near Spring Mountain Road and Interstate 15, police said.
The cyclist was taken to University Medical Center in critical condition, police said.
The intersection was closed while police investigated.
April 12 Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc on Wednesday said it is selling 9 million shares of Wells Fargo & Co, and will withdraw its application for Federal Reserve permission to boost its ownership stake above 10 percent.
Berkshire said it concluded after several months of talks with Fed representatives that boosting its stake in Wells Fargo "would materially restrict our commercial activity" with the bank.
It also said "investment or valuation considerations" were not factors in the sales. Wells Fargo has been beset by a scandal over its creation of unauthorized customer accounts.
(Reporting by Jonathan Stempel in New York; Editing by Chris Reese)
Footage shows moment cyclist almost kills woman The West Australian
WATCH: CCTV footage has shown the moment a cyclist almost killed a 23-year-old women in Hay St
Vigil@nce - Pulse Connect Secure: Cross Site Scripting via custompage.cgi
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SYNTHESIS OF THE VULNERABILITY
An attacker can trigger a Cross Site Scripting via custompage.cgi of Pulse Connect Secure, in order to run JavaScript code in the context of the web site.
Impacted products: Pulse Connect Secure.
Severity: 2/4.
Creation date: 17/01/2018.
DESCRIPTION OF THE VULNERABILITY
The Pulse Connect Secure product offers a web service.
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An attacker can therefore trigger a Cross Site Scripting via custompage.cgi of Pulse Connect Secure, in order to run JavaScript code in the context of the web site.
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Re: VicPD targets pedestrians in crosswalks (News, Jan. 31)
Can you say hypocrisy? That is exactly what I witnessed on Jan. 27 when I saw a Victoria police officer park his marked SUV and jaywalk across the street and enter the Starbucks I just left.
Later I read in this paper how Victoria’s finest enforcers warned 100 people about walking like a blue jay and that tickets come with fines just over $100 makes me wonder who is going to ticket the jaywalking cops? We were both crossing the street in opposite directions at the same time but unlike the cop, I was in the crosswalk and he was walking like a blue jay.
He could have and should have parked right in front of the Starbucks if he was in such a hurry for his coffee fix. Two words: double standard.
Andre Mollon
Victoria
Seven men were arrested early Saturday morning in Atascadero after a home invasion robbery on the 8400 block of San Gregorio Road. Officers responded to a 9-1-1 call around 2:30 early Saturday morning. They stopped two vehicles leaving the area and took the suspects into custody. Atascadero Police say a large amount of cash and other property were taken at gunpoint. The suspects are identified as 34-year-old Carnel Bowden of San Bernardino, 26-year-old Treaveon Falls of Long Beach, 37-year-old Tamone Thompson of Hayward, 35-year-old Michael Bowden of Long Beach, 35-year-old John Cichosz of Oakley and 47-year-old David Gonzales of Antioch. The suspects specifically targeted the residence. They were booked into the county jail.
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Patterson tied his season-high in targets with six during Sunday's loss, but he averaged a dismal 2.7 yards per catch and has yet to record a single receiving touchdown in 13 games. He's now logged at least 25 offensive snaps in four consecutive games and there could be a solid chance that streak extends into Week 15 after starting receiver Amari Cooper re-injured his left ankle on Sunday.
FILE PHOTO: Saudi Arabia's Energy Minister Khalid al-Falih adjusts his glasses during a news conference after a meeting of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) in Vienna, Austria, December 10, 2016. REUTERS/Heinz-Peter Bader/File Photo
ASTANA Saudi Energy Minister Khalid al-Falih said on Friday that it was important to try and agree on an extension of a global oil cuts deal into the second half of the year.
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, along with Russia and other non-OPEC producers, pledged to cut output by 1.8 million barrels per day (bpd) in the first half of 2017.
That deal expires at the end of June. Falih, who was speaking in Astana, said that it was important to agree on an extension with both OPEC and non-OPEC members.
(Reporting by Raushan Nurshayeva; Writing by Kevin O'Flynn; Editing by Andrew Osborn)
EDMONTON, Alberta — Leon Draisaitl and Oscar Klefbom each had a goal and two assists as the Edmonton Oilers overcame a slow start to beat the Arizona Coyotes 5-2 on Tuesday night.
Matt Hendricks, Mark Letestu and Patrick Maroon also scored for the Oilers, who won for the second time in six games.
Josh Jooris and Martin Hanzal had the goals for the Coyotes, who won their previous two.
Arizona took the lead just past the midway point of the first period as Oliver Ekman-Larsson's point shot through a crowd hit Jooris in front and trickled past Oilers goalie Cam Talbot.
Edmonton came storming back to start the second, with two goals.
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A law enforcement official tells The Associated Press that a man had a pipe bomb strapped to him when it went off on a New York City subway platform.
The explosion happened around 7:30 a.m. Monday. Details were still developing.
A person was arrested and has non-life-threatening injuries.
There was no immediate word of any other injuries.
The official spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly about the incident.
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The New York Police Department says it is responding to a report of an explosion near Times Square.
The response is centered in the area of the Port Authority bus terminal.
It's led to delays along some of the subway lines that pass beneath the bus terminal.
Some passengers have been evacuated as a precaution.
There were no immediate reports of injuries.
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An East Sussex music teacher is giving up his day job to go on tour with one of the country's hottest new artists - Rag'n'Bone Man. For the last three years, 30-year-old music teacher Ben Thomas has been combining his role teaching youngsters drums and percussion for East Sussex Music with his duties as a drummer for his former Uckfield Community College schoolmate.
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Virginia man convicted in 1994 slaying granted parole
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (AP) — A Virginia man convicted in the 1994 slaying of a teen has been granted parole.
The Daily Press reported Tuesday that 48-year-old Nathaniel Dale Pierce is the case's second defendant to win release. Pierce was sentenced in 1996 to 62 years in prison for the slaying of 19-year-old Steven Anthony Smith in Newport News. Court records say several men shot at Smith in July 1994, killing him instantly when a bullet hit his neck.
Pierce; his brother, Darryl Leon Hunter; and Reginald Lee Fletcher Jr. were convicted of murder in the case. They have maintained their innocence. The Virginia Parole Board voted in March to release the 43-year-old Fletcher in August. Pierce is set to be released in November. The now-39-year-old Hunter is up parole later this year.
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CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. — Authorities say a Florida police officer has shot and wounded a teen who had been involved in a drug-related shootout with other people.
Coral Springs Police Sgt. Carla Kmiotek tells The Sun Sentinel that the shooting occurred early Wednesday morning.
Kmiotek says officers responded to reports of gunfire between two cars. She says an officer spotted one of the cars involved in the shooting and chased it. The fleeing car eventually crashed.
Police say officers repeatedly told the driver to get on the ground, but the 17-year-old driver pointed a handgun at one officer, who fired several times and struck the teen once in each leg.
The teen faces several charges, including aggravated assault with a firearm on a law enforcement officer.
The races of the suspect and officer weren't immediately released.
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For anyone masochistic enough to still care about the Knicks, this weekend felt a lot like rock bottom. President Phil Jackson spent Friday afternoon publicly alienating his star player Carmelo Anthony. He also stated that no Knicks player—including Kristaps Porzingis—was off the bargaining table, questioned the value of three-pointers, and seemingly tried to justify the Joakim Noah contract by citing Noah’s youth (he’ll be 35 at the end of this deal). Hours later, Porzingis, just as frustrated and pissed off as the rest of us, reportedly skipped his exit meeting with Jackson.
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Stephen A. Smith, native New Yorker and Melo’s champion, is feeling like every other Knicks fan today. He took his frustration towards “this damn Phil Jackson” and channeled it into a few minutes of transcendent sports screaming. It takes real effort to work yourself into this kind of lather.
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A version of "The Nutcracker" set in Ohio’s past is touring the region this holiday season.
Neos Dance Theatre production of "A 1940s Nutcracker" uses onstage animation and classic imagery to bring the story to life.
This version of Tchaikovsky’s classic ballet is set in Lorain during World War II. Instead of traditional sets, it uses a backdrop of hand-drawn animation and classic period photography projected onto screens behind the action.
“It looks like you are walking down the street seeing some of the things our parents, our grandparents would recall back in that time. So it’s a little bit of a history lesson," Executive Director Bobby Wesner said.
The ballet features locations throughout Lorain such as the Palace Theater and Lorain Harbor Lighthouse.
A 1940s Nutcracker is at the Stocker Arts Center in Elyria this Friday and Saturday.
TCP Board has also decided to formulate guidelines for rain water harvesting by April 10.
“We can’t waste 125 inches of annual rainfall in times when wars are and could be fought for water ! ,” Vijai added.
NEW YORK, March 30 Financial shares led Wall Street higher on Thursday after data showed U.S. economic growth was stronger than previously reported last quarter, helped by robust consumer spending.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 69.17 points, or 0.33 percent, to 20,728.49, the S&P 500 gained 6.93 points, or 0.29 percent, to 2,368.06 and the Nasdaq Composite added 16.80 points, or 0.28 percent, to 5,914.34.
The Nasdaq Composite, up 10 of the past 12 sessions, set a record closing high. (Reporting by Lewis Krauskopf; Editing by Nick Zieminski)
If you wonder about the shoeboxes you pack for Operation Christmas Child, you have an opportunity to learn more about the program this Thursday evening.
An Operation Christmas Child free informational concert will be held Thursday, June 15, at the Hampton Inn Conference Room located at exit 57 on I-65. It will begin at 7 p.m., with Dan and Fern Utz singing.
Mary Jane Schrock, just recently returned from Rwanda, will share how God is using the shoeboxes to share God’s love and message in less developed countries around the world. Schrock is an area coordinator for Samaritan’s Purse, Operation Christmas Child.
It was a scary night for a Tri-State student who was driving home from homecoming.
Kentucky State Troopers say a teenage girl flipped her car on Stanley-Birk City Road in Henderson just before 1:00 a.m. on Saturday.
She was able to crawl out of the car and walk to a home to call 911 for help.
Luckily, she wasn't seriously injured.
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Police have arrested and charged two men following reports of a man in possession of a firearm in Kirkcaldy.
Armed officers and dog handlers locked down Valley Gardens in the Fife town's Templehall area at around 5.40pm yesterday.
A 37-year-old and 27-year-old are due to at appear Kirkcaldy Sherriff Court today in connection with the incident.
A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: “Police in Fife have arrested and charged two men following a report of a man in possession of a firearm.
"Specialist officers, including armed response units and dog handlers were called to the Valley Gardens area of Kirkcaldy around 5.40pm on Tuesday 3 July.
"The men aged 37 and 27-years-old are expected to appear at Kirkcaldy Sherriff Court today, Wednesday 4 July."
No weapon has been recovered in the incident.
Inquiries are ongoing.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Comedian Katt Williams was sentenced to three years of probation after pleading no contest to stealing a celebrity photographer’s camera.
Los Angeles prosecutors said Monday that Williams will also need to attend anger management classes.
In September 2014, a celebrity photographer accused Williams and former rap music mogul Marion “Suge” Knight of stealing her camera. The photographer said she suffered a concussion after an associate of the men attacked her.
Williams’ attorney has said in court the comedian briefly took the camera from an associate only to erase any images of Knight’s son, who was with his father visiting a Beverly Hills studio.
His attorney didn’t immediately comment Monday.
Charges against Knight are still pending. He’s also charged in a separate murder case and has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
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HOLLAND, N.Y. (WIVB) – A hunter was arrested by Erie County Sheriff’s deputies Sunday after a deer slug struck a South Main Street residence.
Lukas Cetkovic, 23, of West Seneca, was charged with reckless endangerment and reckless endangerment of property.
According to sheriff’s reports, a resident at the house described hearing a loud noise, and then discovered a metal slug on the kitchen floor around 11 a.m. Sunday.
Sheriff’s deputies located a set of footprints in the snow and followed the footprints to another residence on the same street, where they encountered three individuals including Cetkovic. Cetkovic stated that he fired multiple shots from his shotgun.
The Sheriff’s Office contacted New York State Department of Environment and Conservation. DEC officers are assisting in the investigation and DEC charges may be added.
Cetkovic was released on appearance tickets returnable to Town of Holland Court.
Traces of a dangerous pesticide called neonicotinoids were detected in tap water across the U.S., a recent study revealed. A team of chemists and engineers at the U.S. Geological Survey and University of Iowa reported that they found residues of the toxic pesticide in drinking water, marking the first time that neonicotinoids were identified in tap water across the nation.
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At some point down the road, Honda employees will be able to look back at the inexplicable number of people stealing the wheels off their cars and laugh about how they made the rims just too dang nice. Unfortunately, that day is not today for the folks at Metro Honda in Monroe, North Carolina, where a crew of thieves pulled off a bold overnight heist on Monday and got away with at least 16 brand new wheels.
According to a news release from the Union County Sheriff's Office, employees arrived Tuesday morning to discover a "large" number of cars with shattered windows, and more than a few missing all four wheels. The pictures show at least three Honda Accords and one Pilot sitting forlornly on jacks, all with at least one window punched out. The total damage is still being added up, according to the report.
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PITTSFORD | On Sept. 20, at approximately 3:20 p.m., troopers from the Vermont State Police Rutland Barracks were notified of a theft of cash and goods from the Maplefields convenience store in Pittsford.
Through an investigation, police determined that Maplefields manager Melissa Mazza, 39, entered the Pittsford location at approximately 3:30 a.m. and allegedly took cash and goods from the store.
Mazza was issued a citation to appear in court on Nov. 13.
Competitive eater Molly Schuyler gnawed her way through a record 501 chicken wings in 30 minutes to win her third Wing Bowl in Philadelphia.
Wing Bowl is usually Philadelphia’s substitute for the Eagles going to the Super Bowl. However, Friday’s competition was an unusual two-fer. It was also a rally for the Eagles on the eve of their third Super Bowl appearance.
Wing Bowl 26 drew nearly 20,000 people to the Wells Fargo Center to watch Schuyler top the old wing-eating record of 444, set in 2015.
The event was started in the 1990s by local sports radio hosts and is usually staged two days before the Super Bowl. It’s turned into a huge, boozy spectacle with a parade of flamboyant contestants and a competition for women called “Wingettes.”
On Sunday, the Eagles play the New England Patriots.
In this March 9, 2018 photo, Chinese soldiers in usher uniforms are silhouetted as they stand guard near a door during a plenary session of China's National People's Congress
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Our younger readers have a chance to win a $25 Walmart gift card by entering the Borger News-Herald's (BNH) annual Valentine's Day Coloring Contest. The Tuesday, February 14 and Wednesday, February 15 editions feature the coloring contest open to children ages 3-11. Entries are divided into two age groups, 3-6 and 7-11. The contest is sponsored by Happy State Bank.
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TOKYO Feb 14 Japanese stocks dropped on Tuesday afternoon, with Toshiba Corp's diving after it delayed its earnings release, including details of a multibillion dollar charge related to cost overruns at its U.S. nuclear arm.
The Nikkei share average dropped 0.5 percent at 19,367.96 in early afternoon trade.
Toshiba's stock nosedived more than 9 percent in early afternoon after it announced during the midday market recess that it would delay its earnings release, which was originally scheduled for 0300 GMT.
"The delay shows that the company is in a mess," said Makoto Kikuchi, chief executive of Myojo Asset Management. "We can assume that the company is not delaying its earnings release for good news. The market speculates that Toshiba will be releasing figures worse than what is being reported already."
The broader Topix dropped 0.4 percent to 1,548.00 and the JPX-Nikkei Index 400 fell 0.5 percent to 13,882.68. (Reporting by Ayai Tomisawa; Editing by Sam Holmes)
Baku. 30 August. REPORT.AZ/ President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has sent a congratulatory letter to Malaysia’s XV Supreme Leader Sultan V Muhammad on the occasion of the national holiday – the Independence Day.
Report informs, the head of state noted that he hoped for the development and expansion of the friendship and cooperation relations between Azerbaijan and Malaysia in the peoples’ benefits.
The Azerbaijani President wished strong health and happiness to Malaysia’s XV Supreme Leader and peace and prosperity to the friendly Malaysian people.
When astronauts set foot on Mars, they may stay for months rather than days as they did during Apollo missions to the moon. The surface of Mars has extreme temperatures and the atmosphere does not provide adequate protection from high-energy radiation.
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NEW YORK (AP) — A federal panel has again denied parole to Mutulu Shakur, mastermind of a lethal 1981 Brinks robbery and stepfather of slain rapper Tupac Shakur.
Mutulu Shakur led a revolutionary group responsible for a series of armed robberies in New York and Connecticut, including the 1981 Brinks robbery in Nyack that resulted in the slayings of an armed guard and two police officers. He's serving 60 years in the federal penitentiary in Victorville, California, for operating a criminal enterprise and other charges.
He was first denied early release in April 2016.
The 67-year-old Shakur led the Black Liberation Army and the Republic of New Afrika movement. Many of his supporters believe he's a political prisoner.
The U.S. Parole Commission says Shakur's next parole hearing is in May 2020.
Suzuki went 2-for-4 with two doubles and two RBI in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Astros.
The veteran catcher slugged a career-high 19 home runs in only 81 games last season, and Suzuki is set to share duties behind the plate with Tyler Flowers once again in 2018. He has yet to go yard this spring, but a 10-for-21 performance at the plate with three doubles indicates Suzuki's ready to try and duplicate last year's surprising breakout.
All lanes have reopened after a crash on Highway 45 in Oneida County, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.
Lanes were closed on US 45 at Highway 8 near Rhinelander for about two hours, the DOT said.
The crash happened just after 6 a.m.
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All lanes are blocked Monday after a crash on Highway 45 in Oneida County, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.
North and southbound lanes are closed on US 45 at Highway 8 near Rhinelander, the DOT said.
The crash happened just after 6 a.m.
The Oneida County Sheriff's Office is on the scene.
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Robinson is expected to play in Monday's Game 2 against the Cavaliers, Nate Taylor of the Indianapolis Star reports.
Taylor also reported that if Robinson is officially ruled active, he will be on a minutes restriction, which puts a ceiling on his production level in Monday's game. Any minutes Robinson plays against the Cavaliers could cut into the minutes of both C.J. Miles and Lance Stephenson off the bench, but at least for Monday, while Robinson works towards being 100 percent, his presence likely won't have too drastic of an impact on the rotation.
Camargo will be used in a utility role moving forward, Gabriel Burns of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
The 24-year-old headed into spring training atop the depth chart at third base, but an oblique injury last month gave Ryan Flaherty an opportunity to seize that job, and now the Braves plan to give Jose Bautista a look at the hot corner as well. Camargo put up a solid .783 OPS in 82 games as a rookie last year, but his minor-league numbers don't suggest he possesses a starter-quality bat, and a role off the bench likely suits him better in the long run.
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) -- Police say a Florida man has died after getting punched by his Uber driver.
A statement Saturday from St. Petersburg Police said 56-year-old Terry Lynn Kimball had died, more than a day after losing consciousness.
According to the police statement, Kimball and the 38-year-old male driver, Kabir O' Farril Diaz, had a dispute over the route the driver was taking Thursday evening.
Police say the driver pulled over at a convenience store, where the men had a physical altercation.
Police say Diaz punched Kimball, who was hospitalized with serious brain trauma. He never regained consciousness.
Diaz has not been charged. The police statement said the investigation remained open.
FILE - In this Feb. 13, 2018 file photo Democratic candidate for the 3rd congressional district Marie Newman speaks with supporters at a campaign event in LaGrange, Ill. AP Photo by Sara Burnett File)
Moore allowed five runs (four earned) on eight hits and two walks with six strikeouts through 5.1 innings in a no-decision Wednesday against Seattle.
Moore's control got the best of him in the fourth inning, as he walked two batters, threw a wild pitch and suffered a passed ball in a three-run frame that derailed his bid at a quality start. Moore was nasty at times, as he induced 12 swinging strikes in 108 pitches, and the fact that he was able to bounce back with a scoreless fifth shows the knee injury that sent him to the disabled list briefly isn't much of a concern. Unfortunately, Moore hasn't been able to put it all together for a full start often enough in 2018, as he owns a brutal 7.85 ERA. He'll try to push that in the right direction next time out Tuesday against Oakland.
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PITTSBURGH (AP) — Former President Barack Obama will be among the mourners attending the funeral of Pittsburgh Steelers owner Dan Rooney.
Tuesday's Mass will be celebrated at St. Paul Cathedral in the city's Oakland section.
Rooney served as ambassador to Ireland in the Obama administration.
There was a public viewing for family and fans on Monday at the PNC Champions Club at Heinz Field.
Rooney died Thursday at 84.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia, and seven of the couple's nine children.
The family is asking that memorial contributions be made to Rooney's alma mater, Duquesne University, or the United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania.
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Omoni Oboli might be your favourite actor, producer or director but the beautiful actress has shown that she can do more as she publishes her very first book as she turns 40.
The beautiful actress and mother of three took to her Instagram page on Sunday, April 22, 2018, where she announced to the world that she is now an author of the book 'The Stars Are Ageless.'
"THE STARS ARE AGELESS You can now add author to my name!!!Been working on this baby for a while and she’s finally here! Thank you, Lord! 40 sure looks good on me! Thanks to my publishers @narrativelscape we burnt the midnight candle on this one! Thanks to everyone that worked tirelessly to make this happen! Love you all ❤️
"Copies available for sale from tomorrow I can’t keep still #TheStarsAreAgeless #FindingMyLight #FindingMyLightInLifeInLoveAndOnSet #OmoniAtForty #TheFirstLady #AfricanButter #ChildOfGrace," she wrote.
Congratulations Omoni Oboli on this achievement as you set forth on this new path.
This week on The Disclaimer, WMSE's weekly half hour of hot takes with Ryan Scheicher, Milwaukee Record co-founder Matt Wild and I, we bounce back and forth between a variety of mostly unrelated topics, including a few reliable favorites. Matt kicks us off with some good news on the public art front: a new project promises to line Wisconsin Avenue with 22 statues, including some from world-famous artists. It sounds awesome. Then we talk about the latest veteran writers to depart from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , a pair of well-regarded sports writers, and a similarly prominent departure from OnMilwaukee: Dave Begel has left (or quit) the site. With all due respect, we wonder why he was there so long. And then we talk about the city and county's ongoing legal snafus involving strip clubs and virtual reality game permits. It's an odd episode, but we cover a lot of ground.
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DryShips announced that it has taken delivery of the previously announced 81,300 deadweight tons newbuilding re-sale Kamsarmax drybulk carrier.
The vessel will be employed in the spot market.
Since the beginning of this year, DryShips has taken delivery of ten vessels and expects to take delivery of seven more by the end of the year.
The Company is a diversified owner of ocean going cargo vessels that operate worldwide. The Company owns a fleet of (i) 13 Panamax drybulk vessels; (ii) 4 Newcastlemax drybulk vessels, 3 of which are expected to be delivered in the second quarter of 2017; (iii) 5 Kamsarmax drybulk vessels; (iv) 1 Very Large Crude Carrier; (v) 2 Aframax tankers; (vi) 1 Suezmax tanker; (vii) 4 Very Large Gas Carriers which are expected to be delivered in June, September, October and December of 2017; and (viii) 6 offshore support vessels, comprising 2 platform supply and 4 oil spill recovery vessels.
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The best journalism, like the best science, often starts with asking the right question. My friend David Corn of Mother Jones posed a fecund one last week in a piece subtitled “Whatever happened to the Trump-Russia story?”
From the left, Home Strings Youth Dulcimer Club members Lydia Davie, Abel Davie, Lucy Cole, Ava Cole, Griffin Schaub and Isaac Brown perform Thursday during a holiday concert at Green Hills Community’s Foundation Hall, U.S. S. Route 68, West Liberty. The group also performed Christmas songs and some of their favorite fiddle tunes earlier this month during a concert at the Logan County History Center. (PHOTO | EMILY COLE)
WASHINGTON NetSpend Corp, a unit of Total System Services Inc (TSS.N), has agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission allegations that the prepaid card company deceived people about access to funds deposited on NetSpend debit cards, the FTC said on Friday.
The company has agreed to pay at least $53 million, consisting of $40 million on deposit in customer accounts and $13 million to the FTC, according to court documents.
The FTC vote approving the stipulated final order was 2-1, with acting Chairman Maureen Ohlhausen dissenting, the agency said.
(Reporting by Eric Beech; Editing by David Alexander)
The world is awash with digital communication, yet there’s never been such a lack of political alternatives. Information is the new commodity and truly alternative visions for justice, equity and sustainability remain elusive. Thankfully, community and alternative media continue to step into the void to fight for community justice, action and alternatives. Despite all that we know about the importance of representation, it is still a revolutionary act to put a mic in the hand of someone denied a voice, and more than four decades later 3CR Community Radio continues to do just that. Fight For Your Mic captures the station’s ongoing commitment to fighting for a better world through the medium of radio, and during our annual Radiothon fundraiser we ask all our supporters to donate so that we can stay radical and independent. Donate now or call the station on 03 9419 8377.
Match of the Day pundit Alan Shearer tells presenter Mark Chapman and fellow pundit Jermaine Jenas that Tottenham's players do not "deserve more money" because they "haven't won anything" following comments by Spurs defender Danny Rose.
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PETOSKEY, Mich. (AP) — A northern Michigan woman has been sentenced up to 22½ years in prison for suffocating her infant daughter, her second criminal case in the death of a child.
The Petoskey News-Review reports 32-year-old Lisa Rae Bryan learned her punishment on Tuesday in Emmet County Circuit Court.
Bryan last month pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter. She was charged with second-degree murder in the 2016 death of her daughter, Isabella.
Bryan admitted that she was sleeping with Isabella close to her chest when the child died just weeks after birth.
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In 2010, another infant died in Tulsa, Oklahoma, while Bryan was taking a bath with her. She served slightly more than a year in prison for second-degree manslaughter.
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[India], December 11 (ANI): A Bengaluru Court on Monday extended the judicial custody of journalist Ravi Belagere to December 23.
Belagere was arrested for allegedly plotting the murder of his colleague Sunil Heggaravalli.
Earlier, on December 7, Shashidhar Ramachandra, who was arrested by the crime branch, confessed during his interrogation that Belagere has given him the contract to kill Heggaravalli, an official statement said.
"On August 28, Shashidhar and his associate Viju Badiger has visited Ravi Belagere and there he handed over a gun, four live bullets and a knife and asked them to kill Sunil Heggaravalli," it added.
Belagere had allegedly given Rs 15,000 as the first instalment to Ramachandra.(ANI)
Treasury Department imposed penalties on 13 Russians indicted by Robert Mueller for meddling in the U.S. election; chief White House correspondent John Roberts reports.
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WILMINGTON, NC On August 23, 1995, Coach Bill Dooley, one of the most successful coaches in Atlantic Coast Conference history, invited Athletic Directors, Coaches and Representatives from the University of North Carolina, Duke, North Carolina Central and North Carolina State University to join him and NC Governor, Jim Hunt, at the State Capitol Old Senate Chambers. It was at that meeting that the universities pledged their support to the newly formed NFFCHOF Chapter and its mission.
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TOLONO -- The Paxton-Buckley-Loda Junior High School "A" team lost 9-0 to Tolono Unity on Monday.
Carly Mutchmore went 1-for-2 as she produced PBL's lone hit. Emma Steiner took the loss on the mound for the Panthers.
In the "B" game, PBL was held without a hit through its three innings of play in a 10-0 loss.
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PBL -- Briandra Harding 0-0, BB.
After sales tax revenues fell for two straight months in February and March following the holiday season, revenues shot back up in April and remained steady in May. The city's Finance Department reports collections of $2.61 million and $2.53 million in April and May, respectively. Those numbers are up from $2.52 million and $2.36 million in February and March.
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The 2017 NBA Draft is close, and one name that has been linked with the Philadelphia 76ers is Malik Monk. Unfortunately, selecting him is a bad idea.
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British volunteer, Anna Campbell, 26, has died fighting with the all-female Kurdish armed unit, the YPJ in Syria, her father has told the BBC.
Dirk Campbell said he was "in pieces" over her death. He said he had known she might be killed when she went to help the Kurdish fighters battle the Islamic State group, but was still "very proud" of her.
British police have repeatedly warned against travelling to Syria, and have advised that becoming involved with any armed group could lead to arrest and prosecution.
ed note–This is not by accident. As soon as Trump started making noises during the campaign about the ‘ultimate peace deal’ between Israel and the Arabs, Judea Inc and all its connected tentacles went to work, first in trying to deny him the presidency, and then after failing in this regard, bogging him down with an impending impeachment, helped along not only by the ‘usual suspects’ on the left, but as well even (unfortunately) sizable numbers of people in the ‘9/11 Truth’ movement who fell for every ploy that was tossed before them.
The foundation's Kgali Tshabalala says the tragic news is an opportunity to raise awareness around lupus, which is often misdiagnosed and misunderstood.
JOHANNESBURG - Non-profit organisation The Lupus Drive has sent its condolences to the family of former president Jacob Zuma following reports that his son Vusi Zuma died of lupus at a Johannesburg hospital on Sunday.
The foundation's Kgali Tshabalala says the tragic news is an opportunity to raise awareness around the disease which is often misdiagnosed and misunderstood.
“What we are urging the government to do in the wake of Mr Zuma’s passing, hopefully, it will bring some awareness and knowledge of the disease. He is one of the more prominent people who suffered from the disease in South Africa.”
The 25-year-old will be buried at the West Park Cemetery this weekend.
Zuma's family has asked for privacy during this period.
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Apollo's Mystic Ladies opened the Eastern Shore parading season Friday night, rolling through the streets of Daphne.
The parade's theme was "Wild Night on Main Street." See how wild it was in the accompanying gallery of photos.
The next major Eastern Shore parade is the Knights of Ecor Rouge, 6:45 p.m. Saturday in Fairhope.
In Mobile, Saturday brings the Mobile Mystics and the Mobile Mystical Revelers at 2 p.m., then the Maids of Mirth, the Order of Butterfly Maidens and the Krewe of Marry Mates at 6:30 p.m., all on Route A.
Neptune's Daughters and the OOI proceed on Sunday, followed by the Order of Venus and Order of Many Faces on Monday and the Order of LaShe's on Tuesday. All those parades start at 6:30 p.m. and follow Route A.
For ongoing Mardi Gras coverage, visit www.al.com/mardigras.
Thousands of volunteers will head to the UK's beaches to help clear them of rubbish and collect data on litter levels.
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Bundy friends, family protest federal monument decision
BUNKERVILLE, Nev. (AP) — Supporters of cattleman and anti-federal figure Cliven Bundy are protesting a presidential decision to give national monument protection to public land where Bundy grazes cows near his southern Nevada ranch.
The Spectrum of St. George, Utah, (http://bit.ly/2iVR3K7 ) reports that Bundy family members and friends staged a peaceful rally of about a few dozen people on Saturday near the Bundy home.
Family matriarch Carol Bundy is expressing fear that the government will ban grazing in the Gold Butte area — although the U.S. Interior Department says grazing will be allowed.
An armed standoff in April 2014 stopped a federal roundup of Bundy cattle and led to the arrest on federal charges of 19 people including five Bundy family members.
"This is a really great program. I've never heard of something like this. I think this is their first time doing it and it went amazing for the first time so next year when we come back and do it again, it's just going to get better and better," said Kyera Toney.
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(BALTIMORE) — An unusual smell prompted an evacuation and a hazardous materials response at a Baltimore high school. But after five people were taken to the hospital complaining of upset stomachs, fire officials discovered the source of the smell: a pumpkin spice air freshener.
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School was evacuated Thursday afternoon after students and teachers detected a strong smell on the third floor. Several people reported difficulty breathing.
The fire department and a hazardous materials team were called. Fire spokesman Roman Clark said two students and three adults were taken to the hospital for stomach ailments.
Then, firefighters located a pumpkin spice air aerosol plugged into an outlet in a classroom.
Classes at the school resumed Friday.
Urgences-Santé says it has received 1,200 calls per day in Montreal and nearby Laval over the past four days, which is 30 per cent more than on usual busy days.
In January 2016, store manager Nicole Nathanson helps a customer at the Rita's Italian Ice on McHenry Avenue in Modesto. Garth Stapley Modesto Bee file
The wrapped Concord Coach bus promoting the Capital Arts Fest on May 6 is making the route from Concord to Boston for the next few weeks. The bus is making its debut Tuesday.
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SPENCER, Mass. (AP) - Firefighters in Massachusetts responded to a fast food restaurant over the weekend to free a young girl who got stuck in the playground.
The Telegram & Gazette reports that firefighters responded to a McDonald's in Spencer at around 8 p.m. Sunday.
Firefighters say they needed a ladder to reach the girl, who was stuck 10 to 12 feet (3 to 4 meters) in the air. Police say it took a cutting tool and about 30 minutes to free her.
Police think the girl suffered a dislocated knee. She was taken to a hospital for treatment.
Her name and age were not released, and it is unclear how she became trapped.
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Re “Reboot” (May 30): Regarding the articles in today’s paper by John Koblin, Karla Peterson and the cartoon by Steve Breen about Roseanne Barr’s abrupt show cancellation because of her heinous racist tweets, it made me think of the Trump show.
Everyone knew what he was like, and still many people voted for him. Please, let’s cancel the Trump show.
Marjorie Anderson
Del Mar
Good for ABC for canceling the "Roseanne" show. She should be barred.
Hallie Burch
University City
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An Innisfil employee had to call South Simcoe police May 29 after checking in with boss about gift card purchases.
The employee received an email from someone he thought was his company’s CEO, asking for his cellphone number.
When the employee gave his cell number, the fake CEO started texting him to purchase a number of iTunes gift cards to give to clients as gifts.
While the employee was getting the cards at one store, a clerk asked if this was for the Canadian Revenue Agency.
The second edition of Guaranty Trust Bank Gambia Limited principals cup inter-school football tournament commenced on Monday at the Independence Stadium in Bakau.
The tournament is featuring 16 Senior Secondary Schools both male and female categories.
The tournament commenced with a march-pass by all participating schools which was witnessed by the Managing Director of Guaranty Trust Bank Gambia Limited Bolaji Ayodele, who took the kick off.
In the female category, Muslim SSS beat Bottrop SSS 1-0 and Ming Ndaw SSS defeated Tahir on the same score line.
Nyakoi SSS drew goalless with Amittage SSS, while Gambia SSS thrashed Sitanunku SSS 3-1.
In the male category, Amittage SSS thumped Sheikh Kah SSS 3-1, while Tahir SSS beat Essau SSS 1-0.
Gambia SSS drew 1-1 with Ming Ndaw SSS while Mahaad SSS defeated Nasir SSS 2-1.
April 13 Chongqing Yukaifa Co Ltd :
* Sees to swing to net profit at 15.4 million yuan to 16.8 million yuan in Q1 FY 2017 versus net loss at 4.8 million yuan year ago
* Says increased revenue and decreased financial cost as main reasons for the forecast
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/1a4LN4
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
It used to be known as The Komen Race for the Cure, it’s now The Komen More Than Pink Walk. Meg Staubley from Komen and Barbara Puffer, a longstanding participant and breast cancer survivor are telling us about the chances for this year’s event. Click here to learn more.
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Before releasing his new album Man of the Woods, Justin Timberlake held a star-studded listening party Thursday night at Prince's private estate Paisley Park in Minnesota.
Tons of celebrities came to listen to the singer's new hits, including Issa Rae, Jordin Sparks, Ciara, Russell Wilson, Terrel Ownes, Tiki Barber and Olivia Culpo. Of course, Jessica Biel was there, too.
"Justin could not take his eyes nor his hands off his wife," one partygoer said. "He and Jessica looked like a couple that had just got together and were deeply in love."
It looks like the two weren't afraid to pack on the P.D.A., either.
"Throughout the night he was acting so caring and loving," the insider said. "He had his hands on her backside, shoulders and held her hand too. At one stage he was caressing her lower back as they took in the great music. They kissed often."
BOSTON (AP) — Red Sox left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez will miss his scheduled start Tuesday against Toronto after Boston placed him on paternity leave.
Rodriguez’s wife, Catherine, gave birth to a boy on Sunday.
Manager John Farrell said left-hander Brian Johnson is likely to start in place of Rodriguez. Johnson has gotten no decisions in two starts at Triple-A Pawtucket, where he has a 1.69 ERA and 15 strikeouts in 10 2/3 innings.
Rodriguez is 0-1 in two starts with a 5.23 ERA.
The club recalled right-hander Ben Taylor from Pawtucket before Monday’s game against Tampa Bay.
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April 3 Bajaj Hindusthan Sugar Ltd
* Clarifies on news item "FIR against Bajaj executives for diversion of cane money"
* There has been no diversion of funds earned through the sugar industry into other businesses Source text: bit.ly/2osCvUA Further company coverage:
Heavy smog that blanketed parts of China at the weekend cleared somewhat Monday, with flights in Beijing back to normal, but it was likely only to be a brief respite with more choking smog expected to return to the wintry north within 24 hours.
Weather forecasts Monday showed the smog would return to Beijing and nearby Tianjin city from Tuesday.
A pollution index that measures the average concentration of small breathable particles, known as PM2.5, dropped to just over 100 micrograms per cubic meter in Beijing early Monday from more than 500 Sunday night.
An orange alert is the second-highest level in a four-tier pollution warning system adopted by Beijing when China, worried that its heavy industrial past was tarnishing its global reputation and holding back development, declared a "war on pollution" in 2014 .
20 highways remained closed in Shandon province, as heavy smog persisted.
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The Assam Higher Secondary Education Council (AHSEC) declared the results of Class 12th 2018 exams on its official website. The Assam Board HS Final Examination (Arts, Science, Commerce) Results, 2018, results can be also accessed from ahsec.nic.in or resultsassam.nic.in.
Earlier, AHSEC secretary Kamal Gogoi told The Indian Express that the Assam board will declare the results today at 11 am through a press conference. The official further said that students will get their results through the official websites and app likely from 11 am and the mark sheets will be available from the respective schools on the same day.
Here are the steps to check the results, once declared:
- Go to the official website: ahsec.nic.in or resultsassam.nic.in
- Click on the link for Class 12th exam results.
- Enter the required details.
- Click on 'submit' and take a print of the scorecard
The AHSEC examination was conducted from 23 February to 22 March across 850 centres in Assam.
Chuck Robbins discusses what impact tensions between China and the U.S. will have on the tech industry.
Yahoo eSports winding down after Verizon acquisition Updates will stop June 16 as Yahoo Sports absorbed by Verizon subsidiary Oath
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MUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — A state board will decide whether Indiana should assume control of an eastern school district, a move that’s being opposed by the chamber of commerce.
The Star Press reports that Indiana’s Distressed Unit Appeal Board sent an emergency manager to the district to help stabilize the financially impaired Muncie Community Schools in the summer. The board is scheduled to meet Wednesday to vote whether the emergency manager should be given full control over the district’s finances and academics.
The leader of the teachers union is supporting the state takeover.
The boards of directors of the Muncie-Delaware County Chamber of Commerce and the Delaware Advancement Corp. have requested that the state return “autonomy” to the school district. They say they believe “in local control with accountability.”
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Information from: The Star Press, http://www.thestarpress.com
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This New Year’s weekend was quite the end to a crazy year, especially for one family.
In Glendale, AZ, Holly Shay went into labor with her twin boys on Saturday night New Year’s Eve. However they didn’t expect them to be born years apart, but in this case that’s exactly what happened.
Sawyer, born at 11:51 p.m. on New Year’s Eve and just 10 minutes later, Everett was born at 12:01 a.m. on New Year’s Day.
Twenty-two days away from his retirement, Dr. Sawyer says he couldn’t have asked for a better way to end his 25-year career, adding that earning the rare bragging right between hospitals to have the first and last baby born of the year.
College football will return to Chicago's Wrigley Field in 2020, when Northwestern hosts Wisconsin at the Friendly Confines.
The Chicago Tribune first reported the scheduling move, which ESPN has confirmed with sources. The game will be formally announced Tuesday at Wrigley Field.
Northwestern last played at Wrigley in 2010 when it hosted Illinois, a game best remembered for the teams using only one end zone because of safety concerns. Recent renovations to the ballpark will create enough space for a field with two usable end zones for Northwestern and Wisconsin on Nov. 7, 2020.
The Tribune reported that Northwestern selected Wisconsin as the Wrigley opponent over Illinois, which it hosts Nov. 28, because the Wildcats didn't want to give any marketing advantages to their in-state rival.
Wrigley Field will be the second unique venue for Wisconsin that season, as the Badgers will face Notre Dame at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Do you postpone changing your car tires until they blow out, or do you change them well before the tread is gone — before the “wear out” period? Most of us are smart enough to replace them before a catastrophic failure occurs. But do you do the same thing with your electrical system components? Is your electric room aging and possibly nearing the end of its life expectancy? You want to get the most out of your equipment, but aging infrastructure is an imminent issue for ...
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A safe containing a five figure sum of money was stolen from a Fife golf course during the British Women's Open.
The safe was taken sometime between 20:15 on Saturday 5 August and 06:00 on Sunday 6 August from a temporary building at Kingsbarns Golf Course.
Police Scotland are now appealing for witnesses.
Det Insp Graham Fenton said: "The Portacabin was being used at the Women's British Open and as a result it contained a significant sum of money."
HONOLULU — Lawyers representing Hawaii in the state's long-running fight against Trump administration travel bans have filed a motion asking a judge to let them challenge the latest version of the policy.
Hawaii filed the motion Friday asking a federal judge for permission to file an amended lawsuit targeting the third travel ban.
The latest travel ban removes Sudan from the list of affected countries and adds Chad and North Korea, along with several officials from the government of Venezuela. It's scheduled to take effect Oct. 18.
State Attorney General Doug Chin said the new ban still discriminates on the basis of nationality, exceeds the president's legal authority and seeks to implement his Muslim ban.
Samson Ashe caught our attention only a few weeks ago, releasing his sterling single 'Too Rough' on 37 Adventures.
Sparkling future soul with a deft taste of R&B, it was dominated by that absorbing lyricism and - of course - Samson's delivery.
Now the newcomer has flipped the single on its head, recording a stripped back acoustic version that finds renewed focus with the black and white notes of the piano.
It's a touching hymnal, a performance that places the song more than ever at the centre of Samson's being.
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CLEVELAND, Ohio - If you want the best standing-room-only spots at Progressive Field, you better be in great shape. To get the coveted spots in "The Corner" near right field fans sprint through the gates as soon as they are opened before the game.
And fans wanting those spots did just that Friday afternoon for Game 2 of the American League Division Series between the Cleveland Indians and the New York Yankees. Fans started arriving near 1 p.m. to be in position at the starting gate, which opened at 3 p.m., and started running for their spot at the sound of the train whistle and didn't look back.
Sexy Gambian actress, Princess Shyngle, has taken a close survey on men and women and found out that there are more single women than men.
The actress made it public that with the high rate of bisexual men in town these days, she is officially scared of getting involved in any relationship.
Many would have thought she is not interested in having a man in her life but the perception is wrong because she has come across men and most of them are bisexual.
What is happening now, too many single women out there, we want our men back nau. We are begging don't be lost, we the ladies need y'all. I don't have a problem with gay guys though, I have a problem with bisexual guys, because they're deceiving us and pretending to be straight in public.”
An opal ring, a Gucci bangle and war medals are just some of the items whcih were taken during a Holmesfield burglary.
The break-in happened at a home on Main Road between 10.35am and 2.30pm on Monday, October 30.
A spokesman for Derbyshire Police said: “Items stolen include a gold and silver bracelet watch, a silver Gucci bangle watch, a Silver Jubilee 1977 pendant and chain, a Pandora bracelet and a gold and opal ring, among other jewellery, war medals and a quantity of cash.
“Did you notice anything suspicious in the area, or have you seen any distinctive or valuable items of jewellery like these for sale recently?”
Anyone who has information which may help the police with the investigation is asked to call Police Staff Investigator Annie Branson on 101, quoting reference 17*469990 or click here to send her a message online.
CALEDONIA, Ont. — Ontario’s Fire Marshal continues to investigate a fire on Six Nations territory near Caledonia that left a three-year-old child dead.
Six Nations Police were called during the noon hour on Friday about a reported fire in a house and officers were told there may be children inside.
Police entered the smoke filled home and pulled out the child but the boy was later pronounced dead in hospital.
The cause of the blaze isn’t known.
The Hamilton Spectator reported Saturday that nine people lived in the home including six children.
Two of the children were taken to hospital in serious condition but are expected to be released in the coming days.
The Spectator reported that donations of food, clothing and furniture for the owners of the home have been flooding in.
WINDHAM, Maine — A 44-year-old man was killed in a snowmobile crash on a trail near Nash Road on Monday morning.
Angus McDuffie of Gray was alone on his snowmobile, one of a party of four riding on a trail along power lines between Route 302 and Falmouth Road about 10:20 a.m., when he apparently attempted to cross a small brook and was ejected from the snowmobile, according to Sgt. Jason Luce of the Maine Warden Service.
Other members of his party called 911 and attempted to revive him, as did Windham emergency personnel, but McDuffie died at the scene.
The exact cause of death remains under investigation by the state medical examiner’s office.
Luce said it does not appear that alcohol or speed were factors in the crash.
Feb 2(Reuters) - Toly Bread Co Ltd
* Says co’s Dongguan-based wholly owned unit plans to transfer 100 percent stake in its Nanchang-based and Changsha-based units to the co respectively
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/TY9tfH
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
March 19(Reuters) - Jiangxi Sanxin Medtec Co Ltd
* Says it plans to pay cash dividend of 1 yuan per 10 shares (before tax) to shareholders for 2017
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/zsZbwK
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
LAS VEGAS — Wynn Resorts has hired a law firm to help investigate sexual misconduct allegations against casino mogul Steve Wynn, the company’s chairman and CEO.
A statement by Los Angeles-based law firm O’Melveny & Myers LLP says it will assist the Wynn board’s special committee of independent directors with the inquiry.
The statement released Friday says investigators will set up a phone and web-based reporting line for current and former Wynn employees to provide information.
The Wall Street Journal reported Jan. 26 that a number of women said Wynn harassed or assaulted them and that one case led to a $7.5 million settlement.
The Las Vegas billionaire has vehemently denied the allegations, which he attributed to a campaign led by his ex-wife.
He also faces investigations by gambling regulators in two states.
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Afghan officials told reporters this week that Beijing is reportedly holding discussions with Kabul over establishing a military base near China’s border with Afghanistan.
Chinese officials reportedly cited concerns about the threat posed by Uighur jihadists in the Afghanistan-Pakistan region, considered by the Pentagon to be home to the “highest concentration” of terrorists in the world.
Afghanistan shares a border with the autonomous Xinjiang region—China’s largest province. Xinjiang is home to China’s oppressed Muslim Uighur (or Uyghur) minority, whose separatist groups reportedly train and operate in the Af-Pak region.
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Members of the Krewe de Paws rained treats on parade-goers in Olde Towne Slidell on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018. "To the Rescue!" was the theme of this year's pet parade, with pets and their owners dressing up as favorite Superheroes.
King Winston Mallard and Queen Molly Lassere led the krewe in celebrating pet rescues and adoptions. Proceeds from this howling good time benefit local animal welfare organizations.
Carol Wolfram photographs and writes stories about the people and events of the Slidell community. To reach her, email carol.wolfram@yahoo.com.
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Leeds Festival organisers have announced that pineapples will not be allowed at the event this Bank Holiday.
The exotic fruit appears on a list of banned items alongside fireworks and weapons.
The ban has been issued after it was feared fans of the band Glass Animals, who are due to perform at Leeds and its sister festival Reading, would bring hundreds of pineapples into the site at Bramham Park.
Glass Animals reference pineapples in their lyrics and have decorated their sets with the fruit during previous festival appearances.
However, the group's drummer Joe Seaward denounced the decision as 'fruitist' and questioned why other large exotic fruits, such as watermelons, are permitted.
But organisers did add that the decision was 'slightly tongue-in-cheek'.
Other forbidden items include drones and glassware.
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Authorities in Massachusetts say a 10-month-old baby had to be revived twice after she was exposed to fentanyl.
Police arrived at the Methuen (mih-THOO'-uhn) residence early Saturday afternoon after receiving a report of a child not breathing.
First responders took the child to Lawrence General Hospital, where police say she stopped breathing twice and had to be resuscitated. She was later airlifted to Tufts Medical Center in Boston, where she's in stable condition.
Authorities say hospital tests indicate the baby had the potent synthetic opioid fentanyl (FEHN'-tuh-nihl) in her system.
The Department of Children and Families says it has taken custody of the baby. The incident remains under investigation.
Mayor Stephen Zanni says, "The opioid epidemic knows no boundaries."
Extended Stay America and Expedia are both mid-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, profitabiliy, earnings, risk, valuation, dividends and analyst recommendations. Extended Stay America pays an annual dividend of $0.84 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.4%.
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Report: MVP tree-cutting in Roanoke Co. now 60% complete
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Roanoke County Police Chief Howard Hall says he has been informed that tree cutting for the Mountain Valley Pipeline is now 60% complete through the county. Hall told the Board of Supervisors today that police relations have been cordial with the tree-sitting pipeline protestors and their supporters on the ground — but the protest is illegal, and arrest warrants await the two women when they come down. He says most of what has occurred did not come as any surprise:
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County Fire and Rescue Chief Steve Simon told supervisors that crews have pre-positioned equipment near the tree-sitting protest site in case a medical rescue becomes necessary.
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A Sears department store in the Hudson Valley is closing in the new year, putting nearly 100 people out of work.
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The Middletown Times Herald-Record reports that 96 jobs in the department store and auto center located at Galleria at Crystal Run will be lost, according to a notice published on the state Department of Labor website.
Layoffs will begin two weeks before the April 9 closing date.
The struggling retailer has continued to downsize in the face of declining revenue. Sears Holdings reported to the state labor department earlier in the week that four Sears department stores, three that have companion automotive centers, will close in New York. Two are in Erie County and one in Queens, affecting 477 jobs between all locations.
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Information from: The Times Herald-Record, http://www.th-record.com
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The US could hit the EU with steel and aluminium tariffs as early as today, according to reports.
Last night the Wall Street Journal said the US administration could issue sanctions today after failing to win concessions from their EU counterparts in trade talks.
According to reports the announcement is expected on Thursday morning Washington DC time.
Read more: UK steel unions slam Trump's "misguided" decision to delay tariff decision
The deadline for EU exemptions from metal tariffs expires on Friday but trade talks between the US and the EU have not made much ground.
US tariffs are likely to trigger a retaliation from the EU.
US President Donald Trump previously announced a 25 per cent tariff on steel imports to the US and a 10 per cent tariff on aluminium.
US allies Canada, Mexico and the EU were granted a 30 day reprieve on 1 June which is now drawing to a close.
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The prime minister went to China this week on a mission to make the case for "Global Britain". At home the colleagues Theresa May left behind argued about Brexit, appeared to undermine the civil service and trashed their own economic forecasts. With the FT's Geoff Dyer, Laura Hughes, James Kynge and Jim Pickard. Presented by Jonathan Derbyshire. Produced by Janina Conboye.
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WASHINGTON—House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, the Louisiana Republican shot in the hip at Wednesday morning’s congressional baseball practice, has been the third-ranking House Republican for three years.
House Republicans elected Mr. Scalise, one of their most gregarious colleagues, to be their whip in June 2014 in the leadership shuffle following the unexpected primary defeat of former Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R., Va.). As whip,...
A teen boy is accused of raping a child twice over the past two years, according to investigators.
The Assumption Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the victim is 8 years old and was first raped at the age of 6. Deputies said the victim was raped at a home in Labadieville.
Sheriff Leland Falcon said the 15-year-old boy turned himself in Tuesday after an arrested warrant was issued. He added the boy was accompanied by his parent.
The teen is charged with first-degree rape. He was taken to a juvenile facility pending court procedures. His name was not released because of his age.
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My son says he’s the only one at his secondary school without one
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My 11-year-old son is at secondary school and wants his first mobile. I fear it will be another device to become hooked on (a la the PlayStation) and am refusing. He says he’s the only one without one and this is almost child abuse. Can I reasonably hold out?
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Bruno Mars on Instagram is likely one of the cutest things you’ve seen in your entire life. He has a lot of qualities—like v. v. big hair and unique fashion choices—that make him one of our biggest celeb crushes. With his Toronto tour dates coming up at the end of August, there’s no better time to celebrate the 31-year-old Hawaiian singer. Check out the top 10 moments Mars was the most adorbs on the ‘gram.
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The Apache Software Foundation , the all-volunteer developers, stewards, and incubators of more than 350 Open Source projects and initiatives, announced today the role played by several Apache projects in the investigation of the Panama Papers. At 2.6 terabytes of data, the Panama Papers is the largest leak of all time, comprising 11.5M financial and legal records sent from an anonymous source.
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Project name: 7Seventy7
Address: 777 N. Van Buren St., Milwaukee
Cost: $100 million
Size: 34 floors
Start date: Spring 2016
Estimated completion date: August 2018.
Owner: Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co.
Developer: Hines, of Houston, Texas
General Contractor: C.D. Smith Construction, Fond du Lac
Engineer: Magnusson Klemencic Associates Inc., Seattle
Lead Architect: Solomon Cordwell Buenz & Associates Inc., Chicago
Significance to the region: The apartment tower is the second high rise Northwestern Mutual has had built in downtown Milwaukee has had built in recent years, the first being its $450 million, 32-story headquarters, which was completed in 2017. The new building brings 308 new luxury apartments and 14 penthouse units to the area. It has a saltwater pool and terrace with gas grills, a golf simulator, a fitness center and yoga room, indoor and outdoor fireplaces and a sports bar with TVs, among other attractions and conveniences.
“When India came under the control of Britain, it was a case of a country without machines being overpowered by one which had them. To discard machines, go about half-naked, live half-starved and reside in rude huts, would never lift us to the heights of happiness and freedom, but rather plunge us into the depths of misery and degradation. I, therefore, resolved to concentrate on the sound management of our enterprise, build more and still better machines, create more jobs and leave politics to our politicians. I would serve my country and lift her out of poverty and bondage, in ...
Sam Hunt was the headlining act during the fifth annual Firestone Legends Day concert prior to the Indianapolis 500. It was the country singer's first time at the race which took place at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway May 26.
Not only did Hunt perform his new single, "Downtown's Dead," for the first time live, he also introduced a new track, "Nothing Lasts Forever." The 33-year-old revealed to the crowd that the new song would be released in the next couple of weeks.
“The race is the draw, but when you have people together in a good mood for a common cause and you can come in and provide entertainment during the down time, it’s like you’re already ahead when you start playing,” says Sam.
"Downtown's Dead" and "Nothing Lasts Forever" will both be featured on Hunt's forthcoming album. It follows the release of his record-breaking 2017 track, "Body Like A Back Road."
Sam Hunt is currently out on the road as a supporting on Luke Bryan's What Makes You Country XL Tour.
Former transport minister Joe Maswanganyi has been appointed as the new chairman of Parliament’s portfolio committee on public service and administration.
The position was previously held by Cassel Mathale, who is now serving as the deputy minister of the Department of Small Business Development.
ANC chief whip Jackson Mthembu announced the appointment of new chairpersons of some portfolio committees on Wednesday, along with the whips of ANC study groups on various committees.
The vacancies in several committees were created primarily by the redeployment of people to other positions within and outside Parliament, while two ANC members died earlier in 2018.
Lusizo Sharon Makhubela-Mashele becomes the new chairwoman of the tourism committee, Lemias Mashile (previously the chairman of the home affairs committee) the chairman of the labour committee, and Hlomane Patrick Chauke is the new chairman of the home affairs committee.
WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. Supreme Court is keeping in place a revised map of Pennsylvania's congressional districts, turning down a request from Republican leaders in the state Legislature.
The court's order Monday declining to put on hold the revised map comes as incumbents and potential challengers are circulating petitions to get on the May primary ballot.
The court is declining to halt a series of decisions by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court that threw out a 2011 Republican-crafted map and established a new map of the state's 18 districts.
Pennsylvania's 2011 map is generally considered among the most gerrymandered in the nation, and Democrats hope new district lines will boost their chances of reclaiming majority control of the U.S. House.
Sweden, left, and Switzerland players listen for the national anthems prior to the start of the round of 16 match between Switzerland and Sweden at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the St. Petersburg Stadium, in St. Petersburg, Russia, Tuesday, July 3, 2018. Dmitri Lovetsky AP Photo
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Last week’s video sensation has a hero.
“I just ran after it,” Caleb Wadnan told KNBC in Los Angeles – whose staff corroborated his story based on his clothing and photographic evidence taken at a vet’s office.
“I had a lot of faith in me at the time being. And so I was just focused on the life at hand rather than the flames around me.”
Blount County authorities are investigating a Tuesday night apartment fire that damaged multiple units.
Crews arrived at the River Oaks Apartments to find heavy fire around 9:25 p.m. The fire could be seen from the Blount County 911 tower cam, according to the Oneonta Fire Department.
Seven additional emergency crews responded before the fire was contained to two units. Two other units sustained smoke and water damage.
The American Red Cross and local churches are assisting displaced residents.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
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RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — School officials in Wake and Durham counties confirmed Monday that apps designed to track the arrival of school buses at stops are experiencing technical difficulties.
“The Here Comes the Bus app did not display student stops this morning and will not be available this afternoon,” Wake officials wrote in a tweet.
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A Durham County official confirmed that in that county, the app is only working properly for the family of one student at each stop.
Wake officials said Synovia, the app provider is working to fix the issue and says service will be back Tuesday.
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Mon, Dec 11: Winter-like weather arrived in the GTA Monday afternoon and police warned drivers to be extra careful. Ashley Molnar reports from the Eastern Salt Yards.
A group of researchers from the University of Edinburgh found 91 volcanoes hidden beneath the ice cover in the western part of Antarctica. Reports BGNES.
According to geologists, the volcanic belt may be the largest on the planet, the Guardian writes. "We were shocked, we did not expect to find such a number of volcanoes in Western Antarctica, which is three times the expected," said Robert Bingham, an expert on glaciers, before researchers in the region found 47 volcanoes, Which are under a 2-kilometer ice blanket, have a height of 100 to 3850 meters. "We believe there is a high probability that the volcano concentration in this region is the largest in the world - even more than in the east of Africa "Bingham said.
It is to be determined what is the state of those volcanoes and whether they are active or not.
Naples, July 4 - Campania Governor Vincenzo De Luca on Wednesday said No to a "Roma camp" at the Mostra d'Oltremare at next year's world university games, the Universiade, reiterating his rejection of placing the athletes' village at the show. "We are strongly against the devastation of the Mostre d'Oltremare, I will never agree to a Roma camp being set up there," he said. De Luca said other institutions could replace the regional government if they wanted and put in the 170 million euros required for the village.
THE chairman of the Hampshire Fire Brigades Union praised the work of emergency services who tackled the Grenfell Tower fire.
Nigel McCullen commended the work of those who battled the huge blaze at the 24-storey Grenfell Tower block yesterday.
Speaking to The News, Mr McCullen said: ‘I have massive respect for my firefighting colleagues in London.
‘To be faced with what they were and enter that building not knowing whether it could collapse or not showed tremendous courage.
‘That goes for all the emergency services.’
The bomb squad is investigating after "suspicious devices" were reported on a street near a magistrates court in Frankston.
''Police are currently conducting safety checks on Fletcher Road, Frankston, following reports of suspicious devices located in the street,'' a police spokeswoman said. ''The bomb response unit is attending.''
The devices were reported to police to be on Fletcher Road, which is where the suburb's magistrates court is located.
The area surrounding the police station and courthouse has been cordoned off as officers in flak jackets check cars.
Fletcher Road is closed between Evelyn Street and Beach Street.
Negotiators from the EU amd Japan are trashing out the world's biggest free trade deal
Both sides want to see the paperwork signed off by before Japanese Prime Minister Shinzō Abe arrives flies into Belgium for talks on July 5 or 6 ahead of a G20 summit in Hamburg on July 7.
EU chief negotiator Mauro Petriccione will be in Tokyo beforehand, laying vital groundwork for what diplomats hope will be a final sprint toward the finish line.
European Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmström has made it clear she wants the EU to be the global leader in free trade and a deal with the world’s third-biggest economy would be seen as a retort against US President Donald Trump’s protectionist agenda.
In recent remarks, Ms Malmström called an accord with Tokyo her “main priority in the short term”.
Terra the Titan is on the verge of blooming and giving off a putrid smell at the San Francisco Conservatory of Flowers in Golden Gate Park. Pictured here on June 13, 2017.
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Thompson Cup champion for the last 5 season Steve Blackburn Jr. hits the first tee shot of the 2017 GCSG season.
CHEATHAM COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has issued an Endangered Child Alert for two young children out of Cheatham County.
Lillyanna Beneke, 4, and her brother Ryan Beneke, 2, are missing. Officials say they’re believes to be with their non-custodial parents, both of whom have active warrants.
Cody and Danielle Beneke, both 27, are reportedly addicted to heroin and meth. The TBI says a court granted emergency custody of the children to the state.
According to a press release, Cody and Danielle have outstanding warrants and violent criminal histories.
They may be driving a green Buick Sedan or white van with South Carolina plates and may be in the area of Mt. Juliet or Hermitage.
The TBI says the children are believed to be in danger.
If you have seen the children or either of the Beneke’s please call Cheatham County Sheriff at 615-792-2098 or TBI at 1-800-TBI-FIND.
Shah Rukh and Gauri Khan
Shah Rukh and Gauri Khan are one of our favourite Bollywood couples without a doubt. The two are known to be rock-solid and their love story really needs to be made into a movie (which will probably star SRK as his teenage self). They had a really cute Twitter conversation the other day which we obviously had to blog about in case you missed it.
It started with Gauri’s look of 2017 –
Blue jeans and a t – shirt … my look for 2017. A post shared by Gauri Khan (@gaurikhan) on Jun 14, 2017 at 9:11am PDT
Seems like Shah Rukh really liked what Mrs. Khan decided to wear this year –
Thx for the tip ma’m we r all set for 2017 too then. https://t.co/xaiwlRVlA8 pic.twitter.com/cXST7PHl4M — Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) June 15, 2017
And rounded off this reply with a collage of AbRam, Gauri and himself –
Aww!
HARRISBURG – Harrisburg’s Bethesda Mission has announced the appointment of Scott Dunwoody as their new Executive Director. He takes the place of Chuck Wingate, who has retired. Scott joined the Bethesda Mission staff in January 2007, to help with fund raising. In September, 2007, he served as the Director of Foundations and Corporate Gifts, became the Director of Development in January 2009, and has been serving as the Vice President of Business Development since 2014. Prior to Dunwoody’s appointment at the Mission, Scott held various management positions with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Department of Community and Economic Development.
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The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals group is promoting a vegan lifestyle in the Romanian capital with its ambassadors known as the "Lettuce Ladies."
Two young women dressed in bikinis adorned with bright green leaves handed out vegan sandwiches in Bucharest on Monday.
They carried signs in Romanian and English saying: "Start Fresh: Go Vegan." They attracted attention, though some passers-by looked puzzled.
The animal rights group is promoting vegan eating in different countries. They recent visited Moscow and Saint Petersburg in Russia and will also travel to Istanbul. They have also visited China and Cuba.
Many Christian orthodox Romanians consume vegan food for religious reasons in the weeks prior to a religious festival such as Christmas or a saint's day.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WKBN) – As of Jan. 1, Ohioans can now use an online portal to register to vote.
The system requires a voter to have an Ohio driver’s license or state identification card.
At Ohio Secretary of State John Husted’s request, the General Assembly passed Senate Bill 63, which authorizes the use of online voter registration in Ohio.
“Online voter registration is more convenient, more secure, more accurate and less costly than the paper voter registration alone,” Husted said.
According to the state government, a paper ballot costs 83 cents per ballot, but the online method will only cost 3 cents.
Ohio joins 31 states that already use online voter registration.
Ohioans can use the new online voter registration system to register to vote or update their current registration.
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Fantasy Premier League is a popular platform for football fans to compete during the season. But what if artificial intelligence could find a way of beating the human competition?
Dr Gopal Ramchurn and Dr Tim Matthews, from the University of Southampton, created Squadguru - to see if its algorithms could help a team top the leaderboard.
BBC Click’s Omar Mehtab put together his own team - but how did he fare against the AI?
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(CNN) - It now appears a data breach that affected Yahoo in 2013 was much worse than originally thought.
In 2016, Yahoo's parent company, Verizon, said the breach affected roughly 1 billion accounts. Verizon said Tuesday that it has since received new intelligence and new forensic information. Now, the company said the breach in August 2013 affected every customer account that existed at the time, which includes 3 billion accounts across Yahoo's email services, Tumblr, Flickr and Fantasy.
Yahoo, in talking about the hack in 2016, said names, passwords and email addresses were breached but not financial information.
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DES MOINES, Iowa -- A Des Moines student is in police custody after a weapon was recovered at Scavo High School on Friday morning.
Law enforcement responded to the school around 11 a.m., where a gun was confiscated. When a school resource officer talked to the student about the weapon, police say the student became confrontational.
Police say no shots were fired and no injuries were reported. They do not believe there was any threat to the school.
Jurgen Klopp admitted that he doesn't lose sleep thinking about the Coutinho transfer and says there is no update and he remains a Liverpool player
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PITTSBURGH -- The Detroit Tigers will use their regular starting nine on Tuesday night in the series opener against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
The only exception, of course, is that designated hitter Victor Martinez will be on the bench in a National League park.
Right-hander Chad Kuhl (2-1, 4.57 ERA) will start for the Pirates against the Tigers' Jordan Zimmermann (1-0, 7.71) at 7:10 p.m. at PNC Park.
Zimmermann is hitting .170 (56-for-330) in his career as a hitter. He hit one home run in 2012.
Tigers lineup
Here's how we line up for Game 1 of our three-game series vs. the Pirates pic.twitter.com/QiypeXe0cV -- Detroit Tigers (@tigers) April 24, 2018
Bench: C John Hicks, DH Victor Martinez, OF Victor Reyes, OF Mike Gerber, IF Niko Goodrum.
Pirates lineup
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Corsica's nationalist leaders are demonstrating along with unions and students ahead of a visit next week by French President Emmanuel Macron.
The newly elected leaders on the French Mediterranean island hope that Saturday's march will spur on fresh talks with the French government about demands including equal status for the Corsican language and the release of Corsican prisoners held in mainland prisons.
In December, Corsican nationalists swept the election for a new regional assembly, crushing Macron's young centrist movement and traditional parties. The nationalists want more autonomy from Paris but unlike some in Spain's nearby Catalonia, they aren't seeking full independence — yet.
They also want protections for locals buying real estate on the destination that the French refer to as the "Island of Beauty," which is famed as Napoleon's birthplace.
SILVER SPRINGS SHORES, Fla. - A golfer discovered a body Wednesday morning floating in the water near the 13th hole at The Country Club at Silver Springs Shores, deputies said.
Marion County sheriff's deputies said the man called 911 around 8:25 a.m. after he made the discovery.
Ocala.com reported that the clothed body, which appeared to be a woman, was removed from the pond by the Medical Examiner’s Office.
No other information, including the identity of the dead person, is known.
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While plenty of people across the region are preparing for Sunday's big game, some parents in our region are concerned about getting their kids to school on Monday. NBC10's Ted Greenberg explains how some school buses may be impacted. (Published 2 hours ago)
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Can't wait to upgrade your Ubuntu system to 18.04 LTS?
The new Ubuntu 18.04 will be released on 26th of April. If you are one of the inpatient Ubuntu users or you wish to run some tests before the official release date, you should know that you can upgrade your current Ubuntu system even now. This article will explain how you can upgrade from Ubuntu 16.04 LTS and 17.10 to Ubuntu 18.04 LTS.
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[India], Feb 3 (ANI): The last day for withdrawal of nomination in the upcoming Tripura Assembly elections is on Saturday.
As per the reports, five candidates withdrew their nominations on Friday. They include Trinamool Congress (TMC) candidate from Rajnagar and four independent candidates for Bagma, Sabroom, Korbook and Pabiacherra constituencies.
The voting for the 60-member assembly will be held on February 18 and the counting will be done on March 3.
Meanwhile, campaigning by various parties has begun in the state. Senior leaders from various parties have started visiting the state.
On a related note, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh is on a two-day visit to Tripura from Saturday. During his visit; he will hold road shows and public meetings at various places. (ANI)
JERUSALEM, March 29 (Reuters) -
* Israeli defence electronics firm Elbit Systems said on Wednesday it won a deal worth $82 million to supply an unnamed Asia-Pacific country with an airborne system for use in intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance missions.
* The contract, which is a follow-on order from the same customer, will be performed over a four-year period.
* It is being performed in cooperation with Israel Aerospace Industries unit Elta Systems. (Reporting by Steven Scheer)
A child in Springfield, Ohio, ran to a neighbor's house asking for help. And this wasn't the first time.
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A man was overcharged for almost a year’s worth of tolls when his E-ZPass transponder stopped working. He contacted NBC10’s Harry Hairston and NBC10 Responds for help when he was not granted a full refund.
March 30 Mediclin AG:
* For 2017 management board forecasts group sales growth similar to previous year, that is between 4.0 pct and 5.0 pct and a group-EBIT slightly above previous year's level between 25 und 27 million euros
* FY group sales in amount of 580.3 million euros ($622.4 million) increased compared to previous year by 25.0 million euros or 4.5 pct
* FY EBIT rose from 23.6 million euros to 24.0 million euros. Result attributable to shareholders amounts to 16.5 million euros, same as in 2015 financial year Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9323 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
One person was stabbed Wednesday near Lake Thunderbird, Norman police said.
The stabbing happened in the 10100 block of E Tecumseh Road.
Police said the incident appears to be domestic-related.
The victim suffered minor injuries and the suspect has been taken into custody, police said.
The suspect has not been identified.
Stay with News 9 and News9.com for more details as they become available.
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Best of the Big Apple OB-GYN Ultrasound is organized by World Class CME and will be held during Nov 09 - 11, 2018 at Grand Hyatt New York, New York, USA. The target audience for this medical event is physicians and sonographers in the fields of gynecologic and obstetric imaging, as well as residents in obstetrics and gynecology, or radiology, and fellows in maternal-fetal medicine.
May 3 Novadaq Technologies Inc
* Novadaq announces first quarter 2017 financial results
* Q1 loss per share $0.24
* Q1 revenue $21.1 million versus i/b/e/s view $20.6 million
* Sees fy 2017 revenue up 22 to 27 percent
* Sees fy 2017 revenue $98 million to $102 million
* Q1 earnings per share view $-0.21 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Fy2017 earnings per share view $-0.73, revenue view $98.8 million -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Novadaq Technologies Inc - anticipates recurring revenues for full year to be in range of $48 to $50 million
* Novadaq Technologies Inc - gross margins are expected to be in range of 65% to 70% for full year 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators signed forward Magnus Paajarvi to a US$900,000, one-year contract extension Wednesday.
The 27-year-old Swede had six goals and two assists in 35 games with the Senators last season after being claimed off waivers from the St. Louis Blues.
"We're happy to have Magnus back in Ottawa," Senators general manager Pierre Dorion said in a release. "He showed us last season that he can play the game with speed, which fits with the style of play we want our team to exhibit.
"Magnus is a versatile player who will be able to provide us productive minutes in many situations."
The last day of winter was quiet with sunshine and highs in the 50s. Clouds increase tonight as low drop into the 20s. The first day of spring (Tuesday) is cloudy and cooler...the coldest day of the next seven days. Highs only reach the 30s. The sky remains mostly cloudy Tuesday night with lows again in the 20s.
Wednesday and Thursday are dry with a partly to mostly cloudy sky with highs returning to the 40s. A Few rain showers are possible Friday afternoon. Rain is likely Saturday with a potential for snow to be mixed in Friday night and Saturday night.
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Summer Concert Series Returns Sunday To Downtown Brighton
July 4, 2018
Despite some construction, free concerts are still taking place in downtown Brighton as part of a popular summer series.
The Brighton Kiwanis Millpond Concert Series is now in its 42nd year. The series will be taking place in a new location due to current construction of the Millpond Bandshell and Amphitheater project that includes replacing the existing pavilion with a new bandshell, stage and seating. The concerts will take place on Sundays in July and August in the parking lot of Brighton City Hall near the Imagination Station playground. Concerts start at 6:30pm and run until 9pm. All of the shows are free and open to the public. The summer line-up will kick off this Sunday with The Dale Hicks Band. A pre-show will feature Frank McCoil.
The complete summer line-up is available through the link. Facebook photo. (JM)
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The Golden State Warriors might have made the move of the offseason when they secured the services of DeMarcus Cousins on a one-year deal worth a hair above $5 million. Cousins is working his way back from a ruptured achilles, but even if he takes his time and gets as close to 100 percent possible, that’s fine, because the Warriors can afford for him to take as much time as he needs.
It’s a major blow to the other 29 NBA teams, but it’s an especially tough break for the New Orleans Pelicans, which traded for Cousins prior to the 2017 NBA trade deadline and were unable to keep him on board. As it turns out, they tried to secure his services ones more, but surprisingly enough, Cousins turned them down.
According to Marc Stein of the New York Times‘ newsletter, the Pelicans offered Cousins a two-year deal prior to their season ending. Cousins didn’t want it, and the Pelicans pulled the offer.
April 12Zhongtong Bus Holding Co Ltd :
* Sees Q1 FY 2017 net profit to decrease by 65 percent to 68 percent, or to be 43 million yuan to 47 million yuan
* Says Q1 FY 2016 net profit was 135.5 million yuan
* The reasons for the forecast are decreased government subsidy of new energy cars and reduced orders
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/ZcfJ1V
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April 20 Blackstone Group Lp :
* Total assets under management grew to a record $368.2 billion at quarter end; increased 7 pct year-over-year
* Q1 net income per common unit $0.69
* Says economic net income was $986 million ($0.82/unit) in the quarter
* Gross inflows were $14.0 billion in the quarter, bringing LTM inflows to $66.5 billion
* Q1 GAAP total revenue $1,940.7 million versus $932.4 million
* Declared a first quarter distribution of $0.87 per common unit payable on May 8, 2017
* Distributable earnings was $1.02/unit in the quarter Source text - (bit.ly/2oNV70t) Further company coverage:
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Officers investigating a theft from a Nottinghamshire branch of Lloyds Pharmacy have released an image of a man they would like to speak to.
Police say the theft took place sometime during the day at the Riverside Walk branch, in Retford on November 23.
It is not known what was taken during the theft.
(Image: Nottinghamshire Police)
A spokesman for Nottinghamshire Police said: "If you can identify who this man is, then please dial 101 and quote incident number 328 of November 23, 2017."
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UPDATE 1-Russia's Polyus sets price range for share offer in London, Moscow
MOSCOW, June 15 Russia's top gold producer Polyus said on Thursday it had set a price range for the offering of between 7 and 9 percent of its shares, including new shares, in London and Moscow.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic will not make the England vs Sweden match
Ibrahimovic retired from international football after Euro 2016 but still attracted plenty of attention leading into this tournament.
A large number of Swedish media outlets questioned manager ,,,,’s decision not to include the forward in his World Cup squad.
Russia 2018 was the first time since 2004 Sweden had gone to a tournament without their iconic striker.
But his absence doesn’t seem to have affected the side.
In fact, Sweden have flourished in Russia and will face England on Saturday for a place in the semi-finals.
Ibrahimovic has subsequently been trolled online - but will he rock up for the quarter-final in Saransk this weekend?
A 13-year-old boy has fatally shot his 11-year-old brother in what police in Ohio are describing as an apparent "premeditated act".
Police in Streetsboro said officers were called to a home at around 9.30pm local time on Monday.
The 11-year-old died in hospital.
The 13-year-old has been charged with aggravated murder in Portage County Juvenile Court, police said.
The gun used in the incident was stolen from his grandfather's home, officers added.
Police have not said what prompted the teenager to shoot his brother.
Streetsboro is roughly 30 miles south-east of central Cleveland.
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Joel Embiid went big for his 24th birthday.
According to TMZ Sports, the Philadelphia 76ers star spent about $12,000 on alcohol alone during Saturday's event:
The celebration took place in Miami Beach in LIV Nightclub at Fontainebleau, although the biggest story might be the guest list. Along with celebrities like Nick Cannon and Victoria's Secret model Jasmine Tookes, 76ers co-owner Michael Rubin also made an appearance.
While Embiid's actual birthday was Friday, he was busy helping Philadelphia beat the Brooklyn Nets, 120-116.
With two off days during the weekend, the All-Star had plenty of time to party and recover before Monday's game against the Charlotte Hornets at the Wells Fargo Center.
March 30 Axis Bank Ltd:
* Axis Bank and Wells Fargo enter into bilateral arrangement to offer remittance facility to US-based NRI customers
* Co's NRI customers can send remittances to their accounts in India 24x7 through Wells Fargo's "Expresssend Service", after enrolment in service Source text:
Axis Bank, India's third largest private sector bank, has announced a strategic partnership with Wells Fargo & Company to offer seamless remittance facility to their NRI customers from The United States of America (USA). USA is one of the key corridors to receive remittances to India, which contributes to more than 30% of total remittance volume to India.
Beginning April 8, 2017 customers can send money directly to their beneficiary account at Axis Bank a $0 transfer fee.
Further company coverage:
BOGOTA Colombian police have seized more than six tonnes of cocaine in the Caribbean city of Barranquilla, the defence minister said on Sunday.
The shipment, the third-largest seizure in the history of continental Colombia, was found on Friday and belonged to several drug gangs, among them the so-called Urabenos, Defense Minister Luis Carlos Villegas told journalists.
The shipment would have been worth about 200 million euros in Spain, its final destination.
Authorities have already confiscated 103 tonnes of cocaine this year, the minister added. Last year a record 378.3 tonnes were seized. [nL1N1F11JI]
(Reporting by Julia Symmes Cobb and Nelson Bocanegra; Editing by Meredith Mazzilli)
MEXICO CITY, April 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Cobre del Mayo, S.A. de C.V. will release its audited consolidated financial results for the year ended 2017, after the U.S. markets close on April 25, 2018. Cobre del Mayo's management will hold a conference call on Thursday, April 26, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time.
The financial information will be available in the Investors Section of Cobre del Mayo's website. Access to this section requires a username and password that can be obtained by request to: ir@cobredelmayo.com.mx.
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ISLAMABAD - Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Wednesday visited Quetta and addressed officers and faculty of Command and Staff College.
COAS said that through great sacrifices of security forces and the nation we are on positive trajectory of peace and stability, said an ISPR Press release.
The job is not completed yet and we have to carry forward the gains towards enduring peace, he said.
Acknowledging and hailing contributions and performance of young officers in the operations, COAS advised them to continue excelling in profession.
Later, the COAS visited Headquarters Southern Command, Quetta where he was briefed about the progress of border fencing along the Balochistan portion of Pak-Afghan border, Quetta Safe City Project and ‘Khushal Balochistan’ initiative. COAS expressed his satisfaction on progress of the socio-economic and security initiatives.
Cyclone Maarutha made landfall on Myanmar's Rakhine coast on Monday night. It was first classified as a tropical depression on April 15 in the Bay of Bengal, but was never expected to be a major cyclone. Winds were expected to gust to 100 kilometres per hour and some wind damage was reported in Yangon but the real risk was always to be from rain. aljazeera-en 1:19:00 PM CEST
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Albany Field Office is looking for information following a child pornography arrest.
The FBI says on March 1, 2018, James Brady was arrested and charged with receipt and distribution of child pornography. The agency is looking to identify any additional victims following Brady’s arrest.
Brady has lived in Philmont, N.Y. for more than 30 years.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the FBI Albany Field Office at (518)-851-2982 or New York State Police at (518)-851-2982.
Corona, CA - The City of Corona would like to remind everyone that it is illegal to possess, discharge, or sell fireworks. Residents should adhere to the "no fireworks" law throughout the City of Corona .
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - China Enterprise Co Ltd :
* Says it cuts share issue size to up to 2.7 billion yuan from up to 4.2 billion yuan previously
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/hWKahB
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March 28 Ericsson CEO Borje Ekholm at conference call:
* Says we don't see change in the outlook we had earlier
* Says there will be no big announcements on job cuts
* Ericsson has previously forecast the mobile infrastructure market to decline by 2 to 6 pct in 2017 Further company coverage: (Reporting By Olof Swahnberg)
MUMBAI: Ever since Neil Nitin Mukesh and Saif Ali Khan turned proud parents, the grapevine is abuzz that Karan Singh Grover and Bipasha Basu, who walked down the aisle on 30 April, 2016, have plans of starting a family.
So much so that the couple grabbed media’s attention on Valentines Day where Bipasha flaunted a beautiful red coloured slit dress. Apparently, she covered her tummy with a floral sling bag and the media speculated that she is pregnant. But soon, she shunned down the gossip mongering community by informing that she is not pregnant.
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There is no denying that celebrities are always under the scrutiny of everyone. So, everything they do grab headlines even if they try to keep their secrets under wraps.
And scandalmongers who have their ears hooked to the diva corroborate to a scaling gossip that Bipasha is indeed pregnant!
Looks like Karan, who has been married thrice now may embark on fatherhood.
Rescue Care spokesman Garrith Jamieson said paramedics had responded to a shooting on the M13‚ near the Paradise Valley interchange.
Police said they were still at the scene and would respond with more information as soon as it became available.
Two weeks ago four gunmen died following a shootout with police on the N2 near Riverhorse Valley.
Members of the Hawks and the elite National Intervention Unit intercepted the gang as they were allegedly on their way to commit a house robbery. According to a well-placed police source‚ officials intercepted their car‚ a white Mercedes‚ and a shoot-out ensued. They veered into oncoming traffic.
Mobile Police announced that there was a shooting in the late hours of Thursday night.
Police say they are investigating shots fired at a scene on the 1600 block of Prairie View near Hurtle Street.
Police responded to the scene around 11:30 p.m. and continued their investigations into early Friday morning.
As of 8:30 a.m. Friday, there is no current information regarding suspects, the number of victims or victim condition.
Coach Steve Kerr said he expects McCaw (wrist) to play 15-20 minutes Monday night against San Antonio, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
McCaw has missed more than a month while recovering from a fractured right wrist, but he'll be an option for Kerr on Monday, and he'll be thrown back into the fire right away as the Warriors deal with a number of key injuries. With Klay Thompson, Steph Curry and Kevin Durant sidelined, all three of McCaw, Nick Young and Quinn Cook should see increased minutes in the backcourt, with McCaw in line to pick up time at both guard spots.
Drivers in the Youngstown-Warren area are seeing lower gas prices than drivers in neighboring states as the week begins.
The state average for a gallon of regular fuel was about $2.14 in Monday's survey from auto club AAA, the Oil Price Information Service and WEX Inc. That's down from about $2.23 a week ago and $1.93 at this time last year.
The national average was higher than the state average at $2.30 on Monday, down a penny from a week earlier. A year ago it was $1.93.
AAA has said gas prices are expected to increase this month as demand rises and refiners start switching from winter-blend to summer-blend gasoline.
Here's a sampling of gas prices from around the valley, according to GasBuddy.com:
Youngstown:
Speed Check, Oak Street: $2.05
Austintown:
GetGo, Mahoning Avenue, $2.19
Canfield:
BP, South Canfield-Niles Road, $2.19
Niles
BP, Robbins Avenue, $2.09
Girard:
Sheetz, Salt Springs Road, $2.19
A resident at Hideaway Lake, in Smith County, woke up this morning to find a single bullet inside his house.
The head of security for the gated community called deputies this morning after discovering that a bullet had entered his home sometime during the night.
The man told officials that he never heard anything.
According to the Smith County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to the scene and found that the bullet had entered the man's home through the wall.
The man was not injured.
Deputies do not have any information on a suspect.
The case is under investigation.
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A teenager was rushed to hospital after he was stabbed in his arms and legs.
The 16-year-old was attacked in Ringwood Drive, Frankley , at around 7:55pm on Wednesday.
West Midlands Police said he was in a serious but stable condition.
No other details of the incident were immediately available.
The stabbing was not linked to a major armed police response to an incident in the area at around the same time , the force said.
Investigations are ongoing and anyone with information should call Pc Sarah Cox on 101, extension 822 3073.
OLDS- Red Deer Optimist Chiefs Duncan Hughes has signed a letter of intent to play with the Olds Grizzlys of the Alberta Junior Hockey League.
The 18-year-old netminder from Rocky Mountain House, suited up for an AJHL contest with the Grizzlys on Jan. 21 against the Canmore Eagles and made 38 stops in a 3-3 tie.
“He is a talented goaltender, who has shown us his potential in the game against the (Canmore) Eagles. We are extremely excited about the signing,” said Grizzlys head coach Adam Redmond.
In his second season with the Optimist Chiefs, Hughes is one of the top goalies in the Alberta Midget Hockey league with a 2.00 goals against average and a .917 save percentage. He has a record of 11-2-2 on the year.
The Grizzlys currently have a 15-32-3 record. They have two active goalies, Andrew Henderson and Sam-Jaxon Visscher who are both 20-years-old.
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Jennifer Aniston ran into estranged husband Justin Theroux at Jimmy Kimmel and Molly McNeary's Hollywood Hills home on Saturday. The former flames were spotted both attending the low-key birthday party of Jimmy and Molly's son Billy Kimmel, who turned one on Saturday. The bash helped family and friends celebrate Kimmel's son, who has undergone two heart surgeries in his first year of life.
An eyewitness tells E! News that Aniston arrived to the party around 12:15 p.m. and left around 2 p.m.
For the event, the former Friends star opted for a grey thank top, cuffed jeans and slides. Her famous locks were blown straight and she kept her eyes covered with a pair of aviator sunglasses.
Beginning in April 2013, Backblaze has recorded and saved daily hard drive statistics from the drives in our data centers. Each entry consists of the date, manufacturer, model, serial number, status (operational or failed), and all of the SMART attributes reported by that drive. As of the end of 2017, there are about 88 million entries totaling 23 GB of data. You can download this data from our website if you want to do your own research, but for starters here's what we found.
[...] For 2017 we added 25,746 new drives, and lost 6,442 drives to retirement for a net of 19,304 drives. When you look at storage space, we added 230 petabytes and retired 19 petabytes, netting us an additional 211 petabytes of storage in our data center in 2017.
When the body of a decapitated paramedic comes back to life, the agents begin to suspect the man may be an evolutionary freak capable of regeneration.
Doctor's surgeries are reportedly turning away mental health patients and children because stagnating Medicare rebates do not cover the cost of complex consultations.
Instead the system perversely encourages GPs to churn through 10 patients an hour, it has been claimed.
Dr Bastian Seidel, head of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. Photo: Supplied
Australians can see a doctor for free at bulk-billing clinics, but the president of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners said it is common for longer appointments to be refused because they are not financially viable.
“They are saying, ‘it’s 10 minutes and the patient goes out’. And people are being told ‘if you have a mental health condition you probably have to go elsewhere’,” Dr Bastian Seidel said.
“I’m concerned that some places are refusing to see children for the same reason.
Charlie and Kathleen Steele, of Myrtle Beach, S.C, and Patrick and Sherri Prevatte, of Holden Beach, announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Cayce Steele, of Wilmington, to Jordan Reisman of Wilmington.
The groom-elect is the son of Todd and Cindy Reisman of Lumberton.
The bride-elect is a graduate of Lumberton Senior High School and is a graduate of The University of North Carolina at Wilmington. She is a sales and marketing coordinator for RSG Event Designs and is a nanny.
The groom-elect is a graduate of Lumberton Senior High School and is a graduate of The University of North Carolina at Wilmington.
He is a teacher and coach at Heide Trask High School.
The couple will exchange vows on April 28 at 6 p.m. at Wrightsville Manor in Wrightsville Beach.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - A Florida judge sometimes wears yoga clothes under her black robe.
At noon on the last Friday of every month, Duval County Judge Eleni Derkie strips off the robe and heads to the front lawn of Jacksonville's courthouse where she leads a yoga class that's free to anyone who shows up.
The Florida Times-Union (http://bit.ly/2ppjvXJ ) reports Derke has taught yoga since 2014 but says her counterparts in the legal profession aren't always the easiest converts.
Courtroom bailiffs sometimes tease her, but Derke says yoga provides a few moments of peace during an otherwise stressful day. Sometimes, she's even been known to urge jurors to stretch and take deep breaths during lengthy trials.
She'll continue the classes this year until the weather gets too hot.
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Kim Kardashian, center, arrives at the security entrance of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, May 30, 2018. Pablo Martinez Monsivais AP Photo
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April 20 (Gracenote) - Results and standings from the Libertadores Cup Group 2 matches on Wednesday Wednesday, April 19 Santa Fe (Colombia) 0 Santos (Brazil) 0 Tuesday, April 18 Sporting Cristal (Peru) 0 The Strongest (Bolivia) 0 Standings P W D L F A Pts 1 Santos 3 1 2 0 3 1 5 2 Santa Fe 3 1 1 1 3 2 4 ------------------------- 3 The Strongest 3 1 1 1 2 2 4 ------------------------- 4 Sporting Cristal 3 0 2 1 1 4 2 1-2: Next round 3: Copa Sudamericana
A very serious crash involving six vehicles closed the A14 in Cambridgeshire today, Tuesday February 14.
Police were called at around 9am to reports of a collision on the A14 at junction 24 at Godmanchester.
The AA reported a lorry and five cars were involved on the eastbound carriageway, which was closed until 1.30pm.
One lane was also blocked westbound after a vehicle has caught fire, but this has also reopened.
There are no serious details reported.
The eastbound closure was from the A1198 junction 24 to the A1096 at junction 26.
Residual delays remain in the area with queues back to the A1 on the eastbound side and along the Alconbury Spur and queues to Bar Hill westbound.
Surrounding routes in Huntingdon and St Ives are also busy as a result with delays on London Way and Harrison Way in St Ives and Houghton Hill Road at Wyton as well as the A141 at Huntingdon.
At St. Clare Parish's blood drive on Sunday, dozens rolled up a sleeve to help save a life.
Nothing like Man on the Street interviews from local television. Good thing this supposed NFL fan has Pat Tomasulo to help him answer a fairly easy question.
Man of the People airs Saturday nights at 10 on WGN-TV. See full episodes at YouTube.com/ManOfThePeopleTV
Bo Bai of the U.S.-China Green Fund discusses how geopolitical developments over the past two years have impacted the fund's ability to realize its mission to "greenergize China."
AUSTIN, Texas (AP)  Employees of a disaster recovery accounting firm donated almost $30,000 to Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush's re-election campaign days after his agency signed a nearly $13.5 million contract with the company to help manage the state's Hurricane Harvey response.
Bush's office is overseeing the housing rebuild post-Harvey and agreed to the contract in October with Horne LLP. Three days later, 34 Horne officials collectively donated $27,500.
The story was first reported by the Texas Tribune.
Land office spokeswoman Brittany Eck says Horne won the bid after scoring highest among four finalist firms according to metrics measuring experience, project cost and adherence to schedule, which the agency uses when choosing contractors.
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Ash Wright, the Bush campaign's political director, called the donations "the biggest non-story in the history of non-stories."
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The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) has opened a branch in Marondera. In a notice issued yesterday, the tax authority said the branch is only meant for functions to do with domestic taxes.
“Zimra would like to advise its valued clients and stakeholders that we opened an office in Marondera on July 1, 2018 at Standard Charted Bank Building Stand number 51 Pine Street/The Green Marondera. All our clients in and around Marondera can now visit our new office that will be open from 0800hours to 1700hours, Monday to Friday and 0800hours to 1230hours Saturdays,” reads part of the notice.
“The office will be offering only Domestic Taxes functions.” DailyNews
Ben Close is set to be handed a first Pompey start for more than nine months in tomorrow’s Checkatrade Trophy opener.
The 21-year-old has not featured in a Blues starting XI since a 1-0 victory over Bristol Rovers in the same competition last season.
That arrived in November 2016, with Close going on to enjoy a loan spell at Eastleigh in the second half of the campaign.
Now he’s back in the first-team frame, appearing as a substitute in the Carabao Cup last Tuesday night against Cardiff.
He’s currently pencilled in to make Kenny Jackett’s team in a midfield role for the visit of Fulham under-21s (7.45pm).
Pompey’s boss said: ‘I will be interested to see Ben because he has waited patiently for his chance in midfield.
‘He came on at Cardiff in the cup and will be pushing for a first-team place in the centre of midfield.’
Olivia Palermo, New York City’s prestigious socialite and fashionista, has had some great looks but her go-to piece lately is the trusty and tailored outerwear piece, a blazer. Here are...
Police in Southlake, Texas issued a warrant for the arrest of Crystal Ladawn Finley Tuesday, and injected a little humor into the announcement of the warrant on social media Southlake DPS
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Williams suffered a broken wrist in Sunday's win over the Redskins and is out for the season, Eric D. Williams of ESPN.com report.
Williams joined the Chargers in Week 5 and had few offensive opportunities prior to his seven carries for 23 yards against the Redskins. Veteran Branden Oliver should take over Williams' limited role, with Austin Ekeler the clear No. 2 running back behind starter Melvin Gordon.
Officials with the Georgia State Patrol have identified the woman killed in an accident on I-75 Monday morning.
According to officials, Kennedy Elaine Andrew, 20, of Newburgh, Indiana, died after an accident involving a semi-truck.
The accident happened just before 8 a.m. near the exit 22 on I-75 in Lowndes County.
GSP officials said Andrews ran the Chrysler 300 she was driving into the back of a semi-truck that was stopped for an earlier accident.
The car then ran into the shoulder and hit another car.
Andrew died at the scene.
A passenger in the Chrysler was transported to South Georgia Medical Center for non-threatening injuries.
Troopers suspect fatigue may have been a factor, as Andrew had been driving for 12 hours.
No charges are expected to be filed.
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Two people were handcuffed after Fort Myers police surrounded an apartment complex Friday morning.
It's a very active scene off of Grand Avenue and Canal Street near US-41– about two blocks east of Lee Memorial Hospital.
When we first arrived on the scene, police were yelling at an apartment asking people to get out.
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Emergency services could be seen on the other side of the street blocking that area.
We saw two people in handcuffs as police made their way inside and spoke to several other people.
This story will be updated with new information. Count on NBC2 for more updates.
April 28 Sunevision Holdings Ltd
* Wong Chin-Wah an executive director of company, will retire as a director of company Source text: (bit.ly/2poUObq) Further company coverage:
Have you ever wondered how rally car drivers weave through forests on dirt tracks at almost 200kph and somehow don't crash into the tress?
Making things more remarkable is racers and their co-drives get just two practice laps to write their "pacenotes" and work out the pitfalls of the tracks which change every year.
Molly Taylor finished second at the National Capital Rally last year. Photo: Supplied
Most run into some trouble at some point in the Australian Rally Championship season which comes to Canberra this weekend for the National Capital Rally.
Local hopes Mick Harding and James Thorburn had mechanical problems trouble last year but are hoping for a smoother performance in the capital this week.
The duo tracked the course at Kowen Forest on Thursday and believe they can use their home ground advantage to deliver an upset victory.
MUMBAI May 3 ICICI Bank Ltd, India's third-biggest lender by assets, reported a smaller-than-expected growth in fourth-quarter net profit as bad loans rose.
Standalone net profit nearly tripled to 20.25 billion rupees ($315.7 million) for the three months to March 31, from 7.02 billion rupees reported a year earlier, the Mumbai-based lender said on Wednesday.
Analysts on average had expected a net profit of 22.04 billion rupees, according to Thomson Reuters data.
The bank's gross bad loans as a percentage of total loans rose to 7.89 percent as of end-March, from 7.2 percent at the end of December and 5.21 percent a year earlier. ($1 = 64.1500 Indian rupees) (Reporting by Devidutta Tripathy and Promit Mukherjee; Editing by Randy Fabi)
N. Korea slams UN condemnation of missile launch
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Nicholas Beery asked city commissioners during a regular meeting Monday evening if they would consider the change in policy.
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A grand jury has declined to charge two Ohio police officers in the death of a mentally ill woman who collapsed while handcuffed and struggling with police in 2014.
Authorities Friday announced the jury's decision clearing both Cleveland officers of any criminal wrongdoing in 37-year-old Tanisha Anderson's death. She agreed to accompany officers called to her home, then began struggling.
A medical examiner says Anderson stopped breathing after placed on her stomach, and heart problems and mental illness contributed to her death. The prosecutor says another medical expert found Anderson's collapse "more consistent with a cardiac event."
Cleveland settled a wrongful death lawsuit with Anderson's family for $2.25 million.
The family had sought prosecution. Their attorney told WJW-TV Friday the public should access court documents to obtain the "real facts."
U.S. Representative Martha Roby pauses to talk with the media about her legislative record while campaigning at a fish fry in Andalusia, Ala., on Wednesday May 30, 2018. Mickey Welsh / Advertiser
Police are appealing for information of a crash that took place in Pant, just off the A483 on December 7 at 9:50pm.
The collision involved a Peugeot 308 and a Suzuki GSXR 125 motorbike.
The motorcyclist, a man in his 20s, was taken to hospital with life threatening injuries.
If you witnessed this collision or have any information in relation to it please contact West Mercia Police on 101 referencing incident 785S 7 December 2017.
After something of a negative response to the club’s 2018/19 home kit, we trawled through the archives looking for any other Celtic kits that could be filed under “shockers”. Luckily (and partly thanks to early 1990s football) we weren’t disappointed.
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TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s parliament has approved a contentious bill that makes it a crime to plan a crime.
The ruling coalition pushed the conspiracy legislation through the upper house Thursday, bypassing committee approval that normally precedes a vote by the full house. The more powerful lower house passed the bill last month.
The law criminalizes the planning of 277 serious crimes. The government of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe says it is needed to prevent terrorism, especially with the Olympics coming to Tokyo in 2020.
A sizeable crowd protested outside parliament Wednesday. Opponents warn that authorities could use the legislation to limit free speech and public protests.
The U.N. special rapporteur on the right to privacy sent an open letter to Abe raising concerns over the bill.
A Chick-Fil-A restaurant owner in Sacramento is giving his employees a big raise.Starting Monday, the owner will start paying his employees $17 to $18 an hour. They currently make $12.50 to $13 an hour.The owner says he wants to offer his workers a livable wage. He's focused on hiring people trying to raise families and improve their lifestyle.
When he signed a final contract with the British Association of Mixed Martial Arts in 2015, Tom Duquesnoy knew he had four fights to captivate the MMA masses. Three stoppages and two world titles later, he had cemented his place as one of the sport's top prospects.
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Man denied bail after wife found dead in trailer fire
MEDFORD, Ore. (AP) — A 52-year-old man has been denied bail after his arrest on murder and other charges in connection with the death of his estranged wife who was found in a burning trailer north of Medford.
The Mail Tribune reports Kevin Hicks Sr. was arraigned on charges of murder, arson and abuse of a corpse in Jackson County Circuit Court Monday in the death of 49-year-old Tammy Raye Hicks.
The Jackson County Sheriff's Office says the death has been ruled a homicide.
Firefighters responded Saturday to the fire in Sams Valley. The caller reported that a woman was inside.
The sheriff's office says the couple separated after Kevin Hicks was arrested in 2017 and accused of assaulting his wife.
He was arrested at the scene.
It wasn't immediately known if Hicks has a lawyer.
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Information from: Mail Tribune, http://www.mailtribune.com/
× WGN Radio Theatre #142: The Adventures Of Sam Spade, The Aldrich Family, and Crime Classics
Carl Amari and Lisa Wolf bring you the best from the Golden Age of Radio on the WGN Radio Theatre, January 1, 2017. Tonight, we present “The Adventures Of Sam Spade, Detective: The Bow Wow Caper” (November 9, 1947), “The Aldrich Family” (September 21, 1952), and “Crime Classics:The Terrible Deed Of John White Webster and His Crime That Shocked the Nation” (July 13, 1953).
Google down despite earnings beat 1 Hour Ago | 04:55
Alphabet shed roughly 5 percent Tuesday after reporting first quarter earnings Monday, as Wall Street analysts warned of a less profitable near-term for the tech giant.
Google tripled its capital expenditures in the first quarter, highlighting investment in facilities and data centers.
Analysts are generally bullish on the strategy, but keeping a close eye on margins.
"Top-line outperformance coincides with aggressive investment, and that's a good thing," analysts for Baird wrote in a note.
Margins remain under pressure, though, as Alphabet ups spending in research and development, real estate and headcount, Baird said.
Modus Factor finds a way to combine percussion, electric trumpet, and electric bass into their highly improvised 10-track debut album, The Picasso Zone . The Toronto trio utilizes different textures and electronic effects to showcase their range of sound. Each track glitters with groovy bass lines and electrifying trumpet plays over the rich and consistent percussion of their drummer, Chris Lesso. All three instruments complement each other in an innovative and exciting way in this electro-ambient album.
John Terry joined Villa from Chelsea in July 2017. (Source: File) John Terry joined Villa from Chelsea in July 2017. (Source: File)
Former England captain John Terry has left Aston Villa after the club failed to gain promotion to the Premier League. Villa lost the Championship playoff final 1-0 to Fulham at Wembley on Sunday.
The 37-year-old Terry joined Villa from Chelsea in July 2017 on a one-year deal. He made 36 appearances for Villa in all competitions last season, scoring one goal.
“We would like to place on record our most sincere thanks for the effort and professionalism he showed with us last season,” Villa said in a statement on their website.
“John is a true leader and was everything and more that we hoped. Hugely popular and influential in the dressing room, he played a real captain’s role in creating the incredible bond the players shared with our supporters, and vice-versa.”
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A Breast Cancer Survivor Luncheon, in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, will be held Tuesday, October 17, noon to 1:00 p.m., at the Perry County Community Center, 113 Factory Street, Linden.
If you are a breast cancer survivor, you are invited to this catered lunch provided by the Perry County Health Department. A registered dietician will provide a demonstration and education on the benefits of an overall healthy diet as you continue to live cancer free.
Please RSVP Susan.Trull@tn.gov or call 931-589-2138 no later than October 11.
An Oklahoma Department of Human Services caseworker is under fire after a Facebook post under her name revealed a disturbing perspective of one of her ongoing cases, but the caseworker claims she never wrote the post.
A piloted detour route will be in place using Goudie Road, alternate route recommended
The hairpin corner on Highway 33, eight kilometres east of Kelowna, is closed until June 5 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. daily. —Image: Google Maps
Traffic using the sharp hairpin corner on Highway 33 east of the Rutland area of Kelowna will have to find a different route until June 5.
Drive B.C. says between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. today, tomorrow, on the weekend and next week, a piloted detour will be in place for all traffic using the route, via Goudie Road. With long delays expected, heavy trucks are advised to use an alternate route when travelling east of Kelowna.
The affected section of Highway 33, eight kilometres east of the city, will be open between 9 p.m. and 9 a.m. with only single-lane, alternating traffic.
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In a country where regulation enforcement can vary widely by region, it's hard for analysts to know whether these sudden administrative headaches are a coincidence or the Chinese government following through on threats to make life harder for Americans in business. But anecdotal evidence suggests official sanction is building, according to veteran observers of the Chinese market.
In a statement to the Dubai bourse, Marka said it has another 10 outlets of Paris 68 planned for the UAE and more for the GCC in both shop-in-shop and dedicated mono-brand store formats.
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FORDLAND, Mo. — Officials say they have no estimate for how long it will take to restore Ozarks Public Television service to all viewers after a TV tower collapse in southwest Missouri that left one person dead.
Missouri State University spokeswoman Suzanne Shaw said Monday she did not know when viewers who use antennas to get channels would be able to watch KOZK Ozarks Public Television. The university is looking at teaming up with another broadcaster to put its equipment on their tower, but no plans have been finalized.
The Springfield News-Leader reports sine viewers with AT&T U-verse, Mediacom and DirecTV should now be able to watch Ozarks Public Television.
The 1,980-foot (600-meter) tower that collapsed Thursday was used by the university to broadcast Ozarks Public Television. One man, 56-year-old Steve Lemay, died.
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April 28 Imperial Oil Ltd, Canada's No.2 integrated oil producer and refiner, on Friday reported a quarterly profit compared with a year-ago loss, helped by higher global crude prices and a C$151 million gain from the sale of a property.
The company, 69.6 percent owned by Exxon Mobil Corp, said net income was C$333 million ($244.17 million), or 39 Canadian cents per share, in the first quarter, compared with a loss of C$101 million, or 12 Canadian cents, a year earlier.
Total revenue jumped 37 percent to C$7.16 billion. ($1 = 1.3638 Canadian dollars) (Reporting by Ahmed Farhatha in Bengaluru and Nia Williams in Calgary; Editing by Shounak Dasgupta)
This incredible city residence has been beautifully renovated and boasts sleek modern design and finishes, paired with an unrivaled San Francisco location. This amazing home features a spectacular great room with stunning chef's kitchen, gracious master suite, luxurious bathroom, and wonderful natural light. Exquisite contemporary design exudes through the home, showcasing tremendous scale, excellent use of light and space, distinctive open floor plan, and access to a panoramic shared roof deck overlooking San Francisco's most treasured landmarks. 1044 Jackson is perfectly located in vibrant Nob Hill, just steps to neighborhood restaurants, cafes, boutiques, and city attractions. HOA dues $375.
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Mensah heading to MLS
Media reports from the US said the 26-year-old was set to move from Russian club Anzhi Makhachkala before the start of the new MLS season in March. Centre-back Mensah has spent just one year with the Russian club, who he joined last January after previously being with the French club Evian Thonon Gaillard. Mensah moved from Stars in 2009 to Udinese in Italy but never played in Serie A. Instead they loaned him out to Granada of Spain’s La Liga during the 2010-11 season. Mensah has appeared in two World Cups with Ghana in 2010 and 2014 and was a runner-up at the 2015 African Nations Cup fi Read Full Story
Baku. 1 February. REPORT.AZ/ Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) will increase by 16 kopecks in Turkey tonight.
Report informs citing the NTV channel, Organization of Petroleum Products stated.
The price of LPG up by 24 kopecks last month in Turkey.
The price of 1 liter of LPG in Ankara expected to rise from 3.08 liras (1.56 AZN) to 3.24 liras (1.65 AZN), while in Istanbul from 3.03 liras (1.54 AZN) to 3.19 liras (1.62 AZN).
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An appeal court in Thailand has dismissed criminal defamation charges against a British labour rights activist who was sued by a fruit packing company after he alleged human rights violations at its factory.
Andy Hall’s protracted legal battle stemmed from a 2013 report he researched for Finnish consumer organisation Finnwatch which alleged labour abuses at Natural Fruit’s pineapple canning operation.
It employed migrant workers from Burma who said the company abused them and broke labour regulations.
Sunya Joongdee, a lawyer for Mr Hall, said the court ruling dismissed the criminal defamation case, which also resulted in the collapse of a related computer crime case.
He said the court accepted Mr Hall’s interviews with migrant workers revealed information that should be made public.
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- Nonpartisan analysts project that 14 million people would lose coverage next year under the House bill dismantling former President Barack Obama's health care law. The estimate is a blow to Republicans.
Monday's estimate by the Congressional Budget Office says there would be 24 million more people uninsured by 2026 than under current law.
The projections give fuel to opponents who warn the measure would toss millions of voters off insurance plans. Criticism has come from Democrats, Republicans from states that benefit from Obama's law and many corners of the health-care industry.
President Donald Trump backs the GOP plan.
Republican leaders have said their aim is to lower costs. They say coverage statistics are misleading because many people covered under Obama's law have high out-of-pocket costs that make health care unaffordable.
1 dead, 1 critical after Maine ATV crash in Bingham
BINGHAM, Maine (AP) — The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife says one man is dead and another critically injured following an all-terrain vehicle crash on a trail in the town of Bingham.
Wardens say 55-year-old Charles Goodstein, of Durham, New Hampshire, a passenger in a side-by-side ATV, was found dead at the scene of the Sunday evening crash on a trail near the Kennebec River.
The operator of the ATV, Blake Barker, also 55 and from Hampton, New Hampshire, was unresponsive and was reported in critical condition after he was flown to Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor.
Wardens are continuing to investigate the causes of the crash.
Damaging severe weather rolled across Kansas late Friday afternoon into Friday evening.
Severe storms initially formed mid-afternoon in Western Kansas. The storms then slowly moved northeast.
The main threat was large hail and strong wind. There was some damage reported.
Damaging straight line wind downed power poles in several counties. Hail as large as tennis balls fell in some areas as well.
A tornado was reported on the ground by a spotter, on the ground for four minutes, eight miles north of Marquette.
Heavy rain that accompanied the storms caused some flooding issues in some areas.
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TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index edged higher in late-morning trading, helped by the financial and materials sectors, while U.S. stocks fell into the red.
The S&P/TSX composite index was up 5.73 points to 15,557.79, after 90 minutes of trading.
In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was down 35.56 points to 24,413.13. The S&P 500 index was down 3.23 points to 2,667.06 and the Nasdaq composite index was down 27.19 points to 7,101.41.
The Canadian dollar was trading at 77.96 cents US, up from an average value of 77.92 cents US on Monday.
The June crude contract was up 42 cents to US$69.06 per barrel and the June natural gas contract was up three cents to US$2.80 per mmBTU.
The June gold contract was up US$6.40 to US$1,330.40 an ounce and the May copper contract was up four cents to US$3.15 a pound.
Non-profit hosts drive to collect medical-supply donations for Nicaragua hospitals, clinics Health organization EsperanA a will host its first medical-supply drive to benefit hospitals and clinics in Nicaragua. Check out this story on azcentral.com: http://azc.cc/2snRCxw World health non-profit EsperanA a will host its first medical-supply drive on June 3 to benefit hospitals and clinics in Nicaragua.
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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has congratulated the India Under-19 cricket team for winning the World Cup on Saturday.
"Congratulations to the Indian team for winning the U-19 World Cup cricket. Keep winning. Especially proud of Ishan Porel for his performance in the semi-final/final," she said in a tweet.
India overpowered Australia by eight wickets in the final at Tauranga in New Zealand to claim the ICC U19 World Cup for a record fourth time.
Electing to bat first, Australia lost their top three batsmen with just 59 runs on the board during the final at the Bay Oval Stadium after Bengal pacer Ishan Porel took two wickets early on.
Porel, who hails from Chandannagar -- a town in Howrah district -- claimed the wickets of Australian openers Max Bryant (14) and Jack Edwards (28).
India became the first nation to win the ICC U19 World Cup four times. They had earlier won the title in 2000, 2008 and 2012.
The smiles were aplenty at the annual Rotary/Easter Seals Christmas party in Peterborough on Sunday morning.
Several dozens children and their families gathered at Peterborough Square for a day of arts and crafts, gingerbread decorating and snowman building.
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“This dates back to 47 years ago or so, so Rotary and Easter Seals have a really strong connection,” said Rick Storey with the Rotary Club of Peterborough Kawartha.
Santa Claus also made an appearance to hand out presents to children who are members of Easter Seals, the organization which provides services, programs and equipment for children with with physical and/or mental disabilities.
The Rotary Club says the event is a different kind of community service the organization is known
“We like to build things and reach out and have fun with the community because this is fun,” said Storey.
The children and their families were also treated to a lunch and movie after the party.
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Police in Florida say two visiting New York first responders helped save a 3-year-old girl who was drowning in a hotel swimming pool.
WFTV in Orlando reports that New York State Trooper Matthew Colwell and Jessica Campeta, a firefighter from Hudson, New York, pulled the child from the deep end of the pool at the La Quinta Inn in Daytona Beach on Tuesday evening.
Authorities said Colwell and Campeta revived the child before paramedics arrived.
Police said in a statement that the girl was taken to a hospital and is expected to make a full recovery.
BOSTON (AP) — A Massachusetts governor’s race candidate is shutting down a nonprofit organization that he founded that ended up on a list of U.S.-based hate groups.
Republican Scott Lively has described his Abiding Truth Ministries as pro-family, but his opposition to gay rights has landed him and his Springfield-based ministry on the Southern Poverty Law Center’s list of designated hate groups.
Lively said Wednesday he still believes society should follow the Bible as the guide to sexual morality in public policy. But he says he hopes to enlist “authentically conservative homosexuals” and political liberals in his effort to shift his emphasis “to a conservationist perspective in which the natural family is recognized as the essential eco-system of humanity.”
Lively hopes to unseat Gov. Charlie Baker in the GOP primary.
Baker calls Lively’s views “outrageous.”
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Omar Amador, 54, of Decatur, died Monday, June 12, 2017, in Jonesboro, Ark.
Graveside service is 11 a.m. Thursday, June 15, at Oaklawn Cemetery in Decatur with Gerre Joiner officiating.
Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur.
Pallbearers are Ryan Sergio Amador, Ernesto Breceda Jr., Jose Ramirez, Dale Simpson, Sergio Amador and Steve Ford.
Omar was born April 13, 1963, in San Miguel, Tamaulipas to Joaquin Amador and Ofelia (Ramos) Amador. Omar was a retired construction worker.
He was preceded in death by his father.
He is survived by his children: daughter Stephanie Amador Ramirez of Chico and son Ryan Sergio Amador, daughter Summer Amador, son Jessie Amador and son Chase Bolin, all of Jonesboro; grandsons Ernesto Breceda Jr., Adrian Omar Breceda and Andrew Breceda, all of Chico; his mother; three brothers; and five sisters.
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SAN FRANCISCO – Gap has unveiled a new manufacturing sustainability target which, if successful, would see the company conserve a total of 10 billion litres of water by the end of 2020.
Key to this ambition will be both product innovation and efficiency improvements at the company’s fabric mills and laundries.
This follows last week’s announcement from the firm that, in an effort to improve transparency, the company will have made the transition to digitised payments for all staff throughout its tier 1 supply chain by the aforementioned year.
UNITED NATIONS (AP) - The United Nations says unidentified gunmen have attacked two U.N. peacekeeping sites in Mali, killing one Malian soldier and one U.N. peacekeeper.
U.N. deputy spokesman Farhan Haq said the U.N. camp in Douentza in the Mopti region of central Mali came under attack Monday morning. He said in addition to the two soldiers, two gunmen were killed when U.N. peacekeepers fired back.
Haq said the U.N. joins the peacekeeping mission's condemnation of the attack.
He said armed men launched an attack Monday afternoon against the U.N. peacekeeping mission's headquarters in Timbuktu city in northern Mali. He said the mission dispatched a quick reaction force and helicopters to the scene "and sporadic gunfire is still ongoing."
The peacekeeping mission in Mali is the deadliest of the U.N.'s 16 global peacekeeping operations.
Taal Thok Ke: Will Karnataka assembly election results be a trailer of 2019?
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One of America's most successful young internet entrepreneurs Gurbaksh Chahal tells his unique and inspiring story, and reveals the risks and rewards behind the sky's-the-limit possibilities of internet entrepreneurship.
Japan is still as fond of bullet trains as it ever was, and that's reflected in its latest and greatest model. Central Japan Railway has unveiled a prototype of the N700S, a 'Supreme' bullet train that's designed to be kinder to both the environment and its passengers. It's 20 percent lighter, consumes 7 percent less energy and has a boxier nose that promises to cut back on the sonic boom-like effect when the train zips through tunnels at up to 186MPH. Travelers, meanwhile, get power outlets at every seat (not just the windows like before), more comfortable seats and overhead racks that light up at each station to remind you to check for luggage.
The cast of STAR talks about all of the musical competition that goes on both in the show and behind the scenes.
A scientist who found fame recovering a meteorite that crashed into Russia in 2013 with spectacular results has struck lucky once again. Viktor Grokhovsky led an expedition to the Lut desert in Iran and has now returned with a huge haul of extraterrestrial material.
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CUMBERLAND (WLNE) — A Cumberland woman living with Spinal Muscular Atrophy will be featured in an ESPN documentary airing Sunday morning ahead of the Super Bowl. Anchor Liz Tufts has the details.
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PESHAWAR - A woman from North Waziristan gave birth to quadruplets at a private hospital in Bannu district on Wednesday morning.
According to details, a woman hailing from Tappai area of North Waziristan was brought to a private hospital in Bannu city, where she gave birth to quadruplets: two boys and two girls.
Doctors said that the mother and children were healthy and stable.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick Three-Evening' game
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the "Pick Three-Evening" game were:
1-4-8, Fireball: 3
(one, four, eight; Fireball: three)
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DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — An agency that monitors jihadi websites says al-Qaida's Mali branch has released a video of a Colombian missionary who has been held captive for nearly one year.
SITE Intelligence Group said the video released Monday by the Mali-based Islamic insurgency shows Gloria Cecilia Narvaez appealing to Pope Francis. The nun was seized near the border with Burkina Faso and has been held since last Feb. 7. She was also shown in another proof-of-life video in July with five others shortly before France's president visited Mali.
In Monday's video, Narvaez delivered an appeal to her family and her mission leader. A narrator from Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimeen advised the family to contribute money to secure her release, alluding to other hostages who have been freed with contributions through independent charities.
WEST POINT, N.Y. — Matthew Wilson scored 14 points and led five players in double-figure scoring and Army beat American University 82-70 on Saturday, snapping a three-game slide.
Luke Morrison added 12 points, Thomas Funk and Alex King had 11 and Lonnie Grayson chipped in 10 for the Black Knights (13-10, 6-6 Patriot).
Jordan Fox made a 3-pointer and Wilson a pair of layups as part of an 11-3 run midway through the first half to put Army ahead 20-12. Grayson drained a 3 and Funk hit a layup to stretch it to 27-14 with 7:24 to go and the Black Knights were up 40-32 at the break.
American closed to 59-54 on a pair of Larry Motuzis layups with 9:46 to go but Grayson answered for Army with a 3-pointer and Morrison, King and Tucker Blackwell followed with three more to help push it to 78-62 with 3:05 left.
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US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley said during an interview on CBS' "Face The Nation" that the women who have accused President Trump of sexual misconduct "should be heard."
CHESTERFIELD, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina mother who said her 11-month-old daughter was kidnapped before the baby was found dead in a diaper box has been charged with lying to police and improperly disposing of a body.
Chesterfield County Sheriff Jay Brooks said 19-year-old Breanna Lewis told deputies she was attacked and her baby was taken from her arms as she checked the mail Tuesday afternoon.
Brooks says officers found Harlee Lewis’ body inside the box in a field hours later.
Chesterfield County Coroner Kip Kiser says he’s still investigating and isn’t releasing autopsy results yet.
Brooks’ statement says Breanna Lewis is charged with filing a false police report for lying about the assault and improper disposal of human remains. More charges are possible.
Jail officials didn’t know if she has a lawyer.
You're probably more concerned with what color lipstick Kylie Jenner is wearing than how it's made.
No judgment, but seeing as April's Earth Month, it doesn't hurt to reflect on some of the ways you can be a little more eco-friendly in your day-to-day life. For example, if you buy anything locally, from makeup to produce, it gets shipped locally, too. Hence, you're saving the earth from unnecessary pollution. Not to mention organic, natural beauty products are way better for your skin health.
To help you celebrate, here are 10 celeb-loved products that fit the bill.
U.S. President Donald Trump looks up during his meeting with Egyptian PresidentAbdel Fattah al-Sisi in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, U.S., April 3, 2017. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
A U.S. appeals court said on Monday it would hold a hearing in May over a Hawaii federal judge's order that blocked President Donald Trump's revised travel restrictions on people from several Muslim-majority countries.
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals previously upheld a Seattle judge's block of Trump's first travel order. The appeals court did not say on Monday which three judges would preside over the latest appeal.
(Reporting by Dan Levine in San Francisco; Editing by Peter Cooney)
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DeWaard & Bode recently donated $15,000 to Blue Skies for Children. The retailer raised $10,000 from a charity golf tournament in Burlington on Sept. 14, and gave the rest of the $5,000 from its own funds.
This year’s tournament supported Blue Skies for Children, which provides enrichment activities, school-related expenses, summer camps and basic essentials for local homeless, low-income and foster children, and Little Wishes Programs, which aids more than 1,200 children in Whatcom and Skagit counties.
DeWaard & Bode golf tournaments have now raised more than $50,000 for local nonprofits.
DeWaard & Bode was founded in 1946 and sells appliances, mattresses, furniture and barbecues. It has two stores in Bellingham and one in Burlington. For more information, call 360-733-5900 for visit www.dewaardandbode.com.
Receiving Wide Coverage ... More legal woes: Wells Fargo has been hit with yet another accusation of cheating its customers. CNN Money reported Friday the bank is being sued by some of its small business clients for allegedly overcharging them for processing credit card transactions over several years. According to the suit, a joint venture that is 60% owned by Wells Fargo and 40% by First Data charged “massive early termination fees” to small businesses who tried to leave.
Amid the wave of new scandals at Wells, “now seems an odd time” for the Federal Reserve to suggest lightening the load on bank boards of directors and “to reduce communications between regulators and bank boards,” New York Times financial columnist Gretchen Morgenson writes.
Nigerian Army settles out of Court following N250million Lawsuit by Woman Assaulted in Ikorodu
The Nigerian Army has decided to settle out of court its case with Ruth Orji who was brutalized in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State in March earlier this year. A Non-Governmental Organization Joint Legal Action Aids (JLAA) had sued the Nigerian Army on her behalf for N250m after photos of her made the rounds on […]
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April 24 (Reuters) - Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc:
* ALNYLAM REPORTS NEW CLINICAL RESULTS FROM THE APOLLO PHASE 3 STUDY OF PATISIRAN AT THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY 2018 ANNUAL MEETING
* ALNYLAM PHARMA - IN NEW POST-HOC ANALYSIS, PATISIRAN REDUCED COMPOSITE RATE OF ALL-CAUSE HOSPITALIZATION, MORTALITY BY ABOUT 50%, RELATIVE TO PLACEBO
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HAMPSTEAD, Md. (AP) - A late Maryland man's 1940s Army uniform that ended up at a thrift store across the country is back with his family thanks to a kind stranger.
The Baltimore Sun reports that Bruce Campbell found the olive green jacket a thrift store in Spokane, Washington. The military historian noticed the uniform still had a label for a Baltimore manufacturer and was dated September 1947. The jacket even had a name: COL. A. L. SHREVE.
Campbell concluded the uniform belonged to Col. Arthur Lee Shreve Jr., who served in both World Wars. Shreve died in 1969.
Campbell said he decided the "uniform had to go home" and sent the jacket to Heather Shreve of Hampstead, Maryland, who has documented her grandfather's life.
Heather Shreve said she was "stunned" by the gift.
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An Omaha man has been sentenced to eight years in federal prison for trying to coerce a 12-year-old Georgia girl to send him sexually explicit pictures.
Federal prosecutors in Omaha say 37-year-old Jeffrey Fenn Jr. was sentenced Friday in Omaha for attempting to receive child pornography.
Investigators say he befriended the girl while playing an online video game, then began an online relationship with her over a popular messaging service. He repeatedly asked for sexually explicit pictures of her, and threatened to end the relationship if she did not comply. Police say the girl sent some suggestive photos, but refused to send sexually explicit ones.
The texts were reported to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, and Fenn was arrested in Omaha last year.
6:30pm, Thursdays. Carolina Beach Boardwalk. Pleasure Island Summers 'officially' begin when the weekly fireworks kick off. The best place to view this weekly spectacular show is on the beach strand located in front of the Courtyard by Marriott or on the historic Carolina Beach Boardwalk, where there is music at the Gazebo stage for your enjoyment. So 'pack up' the family and head to the Boardwalk in Carolina Beach. The music starts at 6:30 followed by the fireworks at 9:00. Follow Facebook for weather delays, changes and updates.
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The father of a 12-year-old Utah boy who was found severely malnourished in a feces-strewn bathroom was charged with child abuse on Tuesday, a month after the child’s mother was charged with locking him in the room for about a year.
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(CNN) People are trying to stick it to the white nationalists who descended on Charlottesville, Virginia, over the weekend, by giving money to the groups they hate.
Several non-profits in the Charlottesville area are reporting an uptick in donations in response to the violent white supremacist rally that shook the college town.
Calls for support are also getting a lot of traction on social media. A Twitter thread with a list of organizations has gotten tens of thousands of likes and retweets since it was posted early Saturday morning.
THREAD: I think it would be cool if tons of folks donated to good Charlottesville-based nonprofits those Nazi jerks would really hate. So... — Sara Benincasa (@SaraJBenincasa) August 12, 2017
The Black Student Alliance at the University of Virginia was on that list. A volunteer with the group said they'd heard from many people who told them they'd given money, but they won't know how much they've gotten until the school processes the donations.
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LONDON, April 20 (IFR) - Nomura has appointed Adekunle Ademakinwa as head of credit debt syndicate for EMEA, it said in a statement on Thursday.
IFR reported that Ademakinwa had left Deutsche Bank in January, where he was a director on the FIG debt syndicate desk.
Ademakinwa, who started at Nomura on Tuesday, is based in London and reports to Nick Dent, head of debt syndicate for EMEA and Asia, excluding Japan.
He will be responsible for structuring, pricing and executing debt and capital transactions for financial institutions, corporates and emerging markets issuers.
(Reporting by Alice Gledhill; Editing by Philip Wright)
Ministry of Justice spokesperson Dagne Mihkels told ERR that inmates in Estonian prisons are already currently limited to just three cigarettes per day, and that a greater change to the smoking policy took effect in 2010.
"Opportunities for smoking in prisons are already currently very limited," Mihkels explained. "Inmates can currently only smoke in the exercise area, and up to three cigarettes per day, which are dispensed to them by prison guards, so prisons don't facilitate chain smoking anyway. If needed, inmates will receive treatment for nicotine addiction."
The ministry spokesperson noted that the ban on smoking inside prisons entered into force in 2010.
"Before that, inmates could smoke as many cigarettes per day as they were able to buy," he recalled, "And so the 2010 change had a significantly greater impact than the current change. Some people at the time talked about the threat of a prison riot, but such thoughts remained more lore."
SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine - A Canadian company's decision to abandon plans to build a pipeline that would have carried more than a million barrels of crude oil per day from western Canada to the Atlantic coast could have implications in Maine.
TransCanada Corp. announced Thursday it was no longer pursuing the Energy East Pipeline. The Portland Press Herald reports it wasn't immediately clear whether the decision might increase or decrease the need to export Canadian oil through an existing pipeline that runs from South Portland to Montreal.
Portland Pipe Line Corp. is in the midst of a court battle with South Portland over an ordinance that banned crude oil exports from the city. City attorneys filed a motion in federal court Thursday seeking a stay of proceedings so they can review TransCanada's action.
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Chicago Faucets announces the release of a new white paper, Reducing the Risk of HAIs in Healthcare Facilities, which discusses products and solutions designed specifically to assist in reducing the transmission of bacteria in healthcare facilities.... More
Some prankster(s) decided to disprove the theory that stoners never get anything done by changing the “Hollywood” sign that perches above Los Angeles to read “Hollyweed.” They used tarps to change the O's into E's, which frankly isn’t a half-baked idea in the least.
It’s not all munchies and giggles, though. The Los Angeles Police Department is on the case, and chances are high that whoever did this will be caught because of the surveillance cameras scattered around the landmark.
This isn’t the first time someone has gotten the blazing hot idea to change the sign to “Hollyweed.” The same prank was pulled 40 years ago on January 1, 1976, the same day that a “relaxed marijuana law” went into effect. Very relaxed, indeed.
After a record Olympic selection and Tour de France fifth place, Tasmania is seeking to capitalise on its cycling success. Law man: Legana's Ryan Lawson storms to one of his four victories at the Launceston Carnival.
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Officials from Case Western Reserve University issued a security alert after a man broadcast the killing of another man on the city's east side on Facebook Live Sunday. "The suspect's location at this time is not known, but we have no indication he is on the Case Western Reserve campus," authorities wrote.
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"All these bricks and money I been stackin', all these dollars bustin' through the plastic," A$AP Ferg spits out on the newly released track. "1800 got me blastin'
"I'ma keep the money comin', keep dancin'." The Harlem rapper will release his Still Striving mixtape next later this week on August 18. Check out Ferg's new collaborative track here.
A man who fired shots near Girdwood and apparently fled the area Monday morning prompted Alaska State Troopers to close the Seward Highway from Girdwood to south of Portage.
The closure occurred before 9 a.m. and ended a little before 11 a.m. when the suspect was taken into custody by state troopers.
The man had “fired off shots,” a trooper statement said.
Troopers spokeswoman Megan Peters said she did not know yet whether the man had shot at someone or something.
“No injuries have been reported,” a subsequent trooper statement said.
The highway had been closed at Girdwood for the highway’s southbound lanes and at Mile 75 for the northbound lanes near the “Welcome to the Kenai Peninsula” sign.
Less than two weeks ago, troopers closed the Seward Highway at Beluga Point, closer to Anchorage, for 12 hours because of a man who had fired shots and was later found dead.
It is the Scandinavian lifestyle trend said to embody cosiness and contentment.
But the concept of Hygge, which has been used to sell everything from cookery books to candles in the UK in recent months, has now got a Scottish rival.
VisitScotland has declared that Còsagach is, in fact, the new Hygge.
For those struggling to keep up, Còsagach is based on an old Gaelic word for feeling snug, sheltered and warm.
And if Scottish tourism bosses have anything to do with it, it will be one of the biggest lifestyle trends of 2018.
VisitScotland make no secret of their attempt to jump on the Scandinavian bandwagon, admitting that Còsagach “comes off the back of a boom in the trend for Hygge”.
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Longtime Virginia journalist Carico dies at age 101
ROANOKE, Va. (AP) — Melville "Buster" Carico, a Roanoke Times reporter who rose from the newspaper mailroom to become an award-winning journalist, has died. He was 101.
Carico's only child, Flip Carico, said his father went into a nursing home with declining health about a month ago, but returned home last week. He died Monday morning.
Carico started his newspaper career by delivering The World-News when he attended Woodrow Wilson Junior High and Jefferson High School. He graduated in 1934, began working as a bundler in the newspaper's mail room, and became a writer in 1936.
Carico began covering state politics by the 1950s and was honored by the General Assembly when he retired in 1981.
In 1995, Carico was inducted into the Virginia Communications Hall of Fame.
Carico's wife, Anne, died in 1999.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - DANSKE BANK CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER THOMAS BORGEN SAYS:
* DOES NOT EXPECT A STRONG CORRECTION IN THE DANISH HOUSING MARKET AS SEEN IN STOCKHOLM AND OSLO
* IS NEGATIVE, SCEPTIC TOWARDS CRYPTOCURRENCIES, ADVISES PEOPLE TO “STAY AWAY”; BELIEVES IN BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY
* NOT CERTAIN SUGGESTED COUNTERCYCLICAL BUFFER IS CORRECT TOOL AGAINST BANKS’ PERCEIVED CREDIT RISK FURTHER COMPANY COVERAGE: (Reporting by Stine Jacobsen)
SAMBALPUR: Sambalpur Railway Division decided to restore the round-way services of Rourkela-Koraput Express temporarily on tri-weekly basis from Sunday. Rourkela-Koraput Express will leave Rourkela every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday from Sunday while it will leave Koraput every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Similarly, the services of Visakhapatnam-Durg passenger will be restored temporarily on tri-weekly basis till March 31 for both ways. The Visakhapatnam -Durg Passenger will leave Visakhapatnam every Tuesday, Friday and Sunday from Tuesday. The Durg -Visakhapatnam passenger will depart from Durg every Wednesday, Saturday and Monday from Wednesday onwards.
Both the trains will run according to the scheduled timings, stoppages and composition as notified in the time-table. The services of the trains were suspended after the Railway Bridge on Nagavali river was washed away due to flood near Theruvali in Rayagada district on July 16, last year.
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Alex Ovechkin scored and blocked a shot in the second period and Braden Holtby made spectacular saves, lifting the Washington Capitals to a series-tying 3-2 win over the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday night.
Lars Eller had a goal and two assists as the Capitals secured the first win in the Final in franchise history. Washington was swept by Detroit in the 1998 Final.
Amherst native Brooks Orpik scored Washington's third goal midway through the second period, ending a 220-game drought.
James Neal gave the Golden Knights a 1-0 lead 7:58 into the game and Shea Theodore pulled them within a goal late in the second.
Game 3 is Saturday night in Washington.
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ZANESVILLE, OH (WCMH) – A Zanesville ice cream shop will soon be featured on a Food Network program.
Tom’s Ice Cream Bowl will be featured on a brand new Food Network series called “Ice Cream Nation,” the shop announced Tuesday.
The episode will air on July 31, WHIZ reported.
The shop first opened its doors in 1950.
“We never change anything in here, the tables and the chairs are all the same, everything’s the same since they were kids,” Bill Sullivan, owner of Tom’s Ice Cream Bowl told WHIZ. “The nostalgia of coming back, walking back in time, they had so many memories here and that’s what’s really amazing.”
Sullivan said he was contacted by the Food Network last week.
“It gives people a reason to stop in Zanesville. It gives maybe people that live in Zanesville a little bit more pride in Zanesville because we’re making a national TV thing. It’s kind of great that Zanesville was picked, and that we were picked in particular,” Sullivan said.
OK, let's be clear: Cleveland is defintely #1. In all things basketball.
We have the number one player, and the Cleveland Cavaliers are in the NBA Finals right now.
But this survey was about more than those super important things.
It was made up of 21 categories, including "the performance level of each city’s NBA and NCAA Division 1 basketball teams to ticket prices to stadium accessibility."
Truthfully, parking is a nightmare downtown, but hopefully that didn't knock us down too far on the list. Cleveland came in as the 9th best city for basketball fans (for large cities.)
See it for yourself here!
That's right-there will be baseball happening nearly every day for the next eight months. Exciting, isn't it? Here are some important schedules and information to keep in mind as we head towards opening day, which will be April 3rd, 2017, against the Royals at Target Field Don't forget that the WBC is taking place this year! Eleven current Twins and 30 former Twins are taking part.
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And Unai Emery is keen on making the 22-year-old part of his plans for the new season.
The Gunners have been busy in the transfer market following Arsene Wenger’s departure.
Defensive reinforcements have been prioritised so far with goalkeeper Bernd Leno, Stephan Lichsteiner and Sokratis Papastathopoulos having joined.
Midfield targets are currently on Arsenal’s agenda with a £26m move for Lucas Torreira close.
However, Pavon is wanted to strengthen the Gunners in attack.
Ronnie Reyes, the fan who got his toaster signed by Klay Thompson in March, says he was invited to the Golden State Warriors' championship parade.
The Warriors lost just two games since Reyes' tweet went viral as Golden State defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers in five games to win their second NBA title in three years.
Still can't believe it. @KlayThompson legit invited me to the parade last night. All because of a toaster. #DubNation — Ronnie • GSWToaster (@R_Dollaz) June 13, 2017
Reyes received a Warriors-branded branded toaster during the 2013 Christmas holidays. His family already had a Warriors toaster and so he took it to an autograph session with David Lee. He then added Draymond Green's signature in 2014 and continued his tradition over the years.
The Clinton County Sheriff’s Office has a suspect in custody after human remains were found over the weekend.
According to a news release, Tuesday around 2:30 p.m. the office was notified by the forensic investigators who confirmed the identity of skeletal remains found on SE Cannonball Road and Missouri 33 Highway in Holt.
As we previously reported, Sheriff Larry Fish said a resident found the body Sunday afternoon in a wooded area off of southeast Cannon Ball Rd.
Currently, one suspect is in custody in connection with the case. Investigators are still following leads. Capt. A.J. Carrel with the Sheriff’s Office said pending proper notification of family they are not releasing any further information at this time.
A press conference is slated for Wednesday afternoon with the victim’s family, investigators and Sheriff Fish.
Republican congressman from New York on calls for a second special counsel to investigate the FBI and alleged abuse of FISA warrants.
This article originally appeared on NCR, by Josephine McKenna.
VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis has condemned clerical sex abuse as an “absolute monstrosity” and asked victims and their families for forgiveness on behalf of the Catholic church.
In an unusual move, the pontiff’s comments were published as a preface to a new book by Daniel Pittet, a Swiss victim who was sexually abused for four years by a priest when he was a child.
“How can a priest in the service of Christ and his church cause so much evil?” the pope said. “This is an absolute monstrosity, a horrendous sin, completely opposed to what Christ teaches us.”
The pope said he had personally witnessed the damage caused by clerical abuse and it affected him deeply.
“Several victims have committed suicide. These deaths weigh on my heart and my conscience and on the whole church,” Francis said.
“To their families I send my feelings of love and heartache and humbly ask their forgiveness.”
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Jessie J is back at it again with yet another brand new song called “Not My Ex,” and you can stream it right here!
The track is the latest to be lifted from the 29-year-old entertainer’s upcoming studio album called R.O.S.E, which is set to be released later this year and is an acronym for “Realizations, Obsessions, Sex, and Empowerment.”
“O = OBSESSIONS = NOT MY EX,” Jessie tweeted. The track follows “Think About That,” which represents R for Realizations.
You can also stream “Not My Ex” on Spotify and download it on iTunes now!
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The wife of an Oregon state senator died after she was hit by a semi-truck in southern Oregon.
The incident occurred just before 8 p.m. Saturday near Grants Pass.
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July 4th sales are finally here and we’ve seen notable deals from top brands such as adidas, Cole Haan, Ralph Lauren, Levi’s and more. The fashion deals started early this year and a lot of stores are offering huge extra discounts on sale items. Even better, most stores include free delivery, too. While you may have caught some of these deals as they happened over the last week, we have now rounded them all up for you in one convenient list down below.
The most notable 4th of July Sales include:
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A man accused of domestic violence, a robbery and an attempted carjack has been thwarted by a tenacious female witness who trailed him and filmed him on her phone.
Police say the 32-year-old man was involved in a domestic incident at a home in the Sydney suburb of Plumpton on Saturday afternoon.
He then entered a shoe shop in a nearby shopping centre and allegedly threatened the 19-year-old shop assistant and demanded cash.
The clerk handed over the money but a woman in the store confronted him. When he ran from the store, she ran after him and began to film him on her mobile phone.
The man then allegedly got into a passing car and attempted to get the driver to drive off but the woman again confronted him. He left the car and allegedly assaulted the woman and damaged her mobile phone before he was arrested by police.
He was refused bail to appear before Parramatta Bail Court on Sunday.
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HOUSTON -- The Dave Matthews Band will be playing at the Woodlands Pavilion on May 18 and Scott Sparks would like to see you go.
Answer the trivia question here for your chance to enter. Many will enter, maybe you will win!
A blueberry stuffed inside of a raspberry gets you a new fruit treat and gets a music superstar new notoriety in the food department.
Justin Timberlake, the pop music superstar, with hits to his credit like, "say something" and "rock your body" definitely "said something" last November when he coined a new word, "brasperry," while stuffing a blueberry into a raspberry in a video that went viral.
Now, Driscoll's, the fruit company, wants to "rock your body" with the new fruit treat idea he's created. Driscoll's is making pre-packaged "brasperrys" to take advantage of the social media craze.
Driscoll's teased the launch last week on Instagram, getting almost half a million likes. But it's labor-intensive to make them.
Each individual braspberry has to be created by hand, and Driscoll's is trying to figure out how to scale up beyond the promotionals, for potential retail sales.
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ATHENS, April 23 Olympiakos Piraeus clinched their seventh consecutive Greek league title and 44th in total after enjoying a comfortable 5-0 home win over struggling PAS Giannina in their penultimate match of the Super League season on Sunday.
Goals from Marko Marin, Manuel Da Costa, two from Alberto de la Bella and an Alejandro Dominguez late penalty saw Olympiakos romp home easily against a depleted PAS Giannina team lacking six first-team regulars through suspension or injury.
The three-point haul means the Piraeus club now have an unassailable six-point lead with one match to go. (Reporting by Graham Wood; Editing by Clare Fallon)
All around the world, food waste is a serious problem with no one easy solution. One Indian man is doing his part to address the issue. In 2014, Padmanaban Gopalan started No Food Waste—a nonprofit that helps redistribute untouched food from weddings and other events to the needy. What began as a local initiative in the southern Indian city of Coimbatore, has now spread to more than 10 localities throughout the country.
BUDAPEST (Reuters) - Hungary is not planning to move its Israeli Embassy to Jerusalem, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Monday, adding that the government’s Middle East policy was unchanged.
“This (option) has not come up,” Orban told reporters in response to a question in parliament according to an audio recording of his remarks published on the website of private broadcaster HirTV.
“Hungary sees no reason to change its Middle East policy,” Orban said. “We will continue with the balanced politics we have been pursuing.” He did not elaborate.
On Friday Hungary blocked a statement planned by all EU 28 governments in response to Trump’s announcement and the Foreign Ministry said Hungary was in favor of a negotiated solution in the Middle East.
WASHINGTON (AP) - South Korea's foreign minister says North Korea's leader has "given his word" he's committed to denuclearization, a prime condition for a potential summit with President Donald Trump in May.
Trump has agreed to what would be historic talks after South Korean officials relayed that Kim Jong Un was committed to ridding the Korean Peninsula of nuclear weapons and was willing to halt nuclear and missile tests.
North Korea hasn't publicly confirmed the summit plans, and a meeting place isn't known.
South Korea's Kang Kyung-wha says Seoul has asked the North "to indicate in clear terms the commitment to denuclearization" and she says Kim's "conveyed that commitment."
She tells CBS' "Face the Nation" that "he's given his word" and it's "the first time that the words came directly" from the North's leader.
March 14, 2018 by Canadian Plastics
Toronto-based packaging supplier CCL Industries Inc. is buying the Treofan Americas operations in Canada, the U.S., and Latin America from M&C SpA of Italy for $255 million.
In a statement, CCL said its purchase includes a plant that produces biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) film in Zacapu, Mexico, and a sales office and distribution centre in North Carolina, along with other offices.
When it finalizes the deal in the second quarter, CCL will fold the operations into the Innovia business it acquired in early 2017. Its Innovia business already runs BOPP extrusion plants in Atlanta, the United Kingdom, Belgium, Australia, and Mexico.
CCL said the purchase will give it access to Treofan’s expertise in cavitated film for labels and packaging and its emphasis on wrap-around and in-mold decoration. Innovia has been targeting pressure-sensitive labels. The combination covers the major label growth technologies with the exception of sleeves.
A new fast-food restaurant is making it easier for people to grab healthy food on the go in Shreveport. A little over a month ago, The Green House Salad Co.
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The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has suspended the honorary membership of Rio 2016 president Carlos Nuzman following his arrest in Brazil on bribery and fraud charges.
Nuzman has also been withdrawn from the IOC co-ordination commission which is overseeing Tokyo’s preparations for the 2020 Games.
Decision of the IOC Executive Board regarding Mr Carlos Nuzman and the Brazilian Olympic Committee https://t.co/6RQAdT6oi1 pic.twitter.com/PUJ0e88duD — IOC MEDIA (@iocmedia) October 6, 2017
And as Nuzman is the president of the Brazilian Olympic committee too, that body has also been suspended, meaning any payments from the IOC are frozen and it cannot vote on Olympic-related matters.
Brazilian athletes, however, are not affected and the country will still be able to send a team to the 2018 Winter Olympics.
Re: Give women benefit of doubt, Letter, Aug. 8
Give women benefit of doubt, Letter, Aug. 8
Do we really want to abandon the sacred legal precept of a presumption of innocence of the accused? If we are to now presume the guilt of the accused, simply on the basis of the word of a woman who could possibly be lying or otherwise mistaken, rather than his innocence, then why have a trial at all? Why not go straight to a guilty verdict and sentencing without the formality of a show-trial?
Jim Mayor, Toronto
RAWALPINDI June 14 (APP): Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General
Qamar Javed Bajwa on Wednesday felicitated Pakistan cricket team on
winning semi-final the match against heart-favorite England as part
of the ICC Champions Trophy.
The COAS, in a message issued here, wished
“Good luck Pakistan team” – for the final match to be played on June 18
in England.
Stipe Miocic and Daniel Cormier: The First Face-Off Ahead of UFC 226
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UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic and light heavyweight titleholder Daniel Cormier are slated to throwdown in the Octagon at UFC 226 in July, but they went face-to-face for their first staredown at Friday’s The Ultimate Fighter 27 Media Day in Las Vegas.
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Before Miocic and Cormier meet in their champion vs. champion superfight, they will first coach opposite one another, guiding 16 undefeated lightweights and featherweights on their paths to the UFC.
Wyberton will host Crowland in the Mason Bros Lincs Junior Cup on Saturday.
The Villagers will be looking to go one step further than last year’s defeat in the final to Skegness Town.
The contest kicks off at 2.15pm.
Ten-man Wyberton grafted for a hard-earned point when they hosted defending champions Skegness Town at the Causeway in the Lincolnshire League on Saturday.
Joe Greswell’s side had to stand firm after seeing Reece Skinner dismissed.
Jonathan Wiles bagged a brace as Nettleham downed AFC Boston in the league on Saturday.
His two first-half finishes secured the points at Mulsanne Park.
Tebow played six of the Fireflies' seven games this week, all three with Hickory and three of four with Augusta. Columbia went 2-1 against H NASHVILLE, Tenn.
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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - Communities across the country are coming together against white supremacy after this weekend's violent protests in Virginia.
White supremacists and counter-protesters clashed in the college town of Charlottesville, Va.
On Sunday, dozens gathered in downtown West Palm Beach and Stuart.
"Outraged that in 2017, we have white supremacists," said Suzanne Rode, who attended the vigil.
Many held signs and candles showing the world they will not tolerate racism.
"Scary time. Scared for my grandchildren and I get emotional about it because it's horrible," said Teresa Mangini, who attended the vigil.
Those who attended also honored the victims in Charlottesville.
"We're doing this for Heather (Heyer). Heather who was a 32-year-old woman who did nothing wrong except try to stand up for the ideals of America," said Rode.
Heyer died when a car plowed into a group of people at the protests on Saturday.
Sunday's vigil was organized by several activist groups here in South Florida.
DAVENPORT, Fla. (AP) — Authorities say a Florida elementary school teacher left a 4-year-old child alone while she went to buy marijuana.
A Polk County Sheriff’s Office news release says 26-year old Marsha Dolce was arrested Saturday and charged with child neglect and marijuana possession.
Deputies responded to a Davenport apartment complex Saturday morning and found a 4-year-old child crying outside wearing only a T-shirt and underwear. Dolce, who teaches fourth grade at Laurel Elementary in Poinciana, eventually returned home and told deputies she had left to help a friend with car troubles.
Deputies reported finding marijuana in Dolce’s home, and text messages on her phone indicated that she had gone to nearby Winter Haven hours earlier to buy the drug.
Child welfare officials removed the child from Dolce’s home.
Jail records didn’t list an attorney for Dolce.
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Where a plaintiff corporation has alleged that the defendant, a former employee, upon her termination, failed to return a laptop computer provided to her, a motion by the defendant to dismiss the complaint must be denied because (1) it cannot be said to a legal certainty that the amount in controversy does not meet or ...
The puppy, Thor, is living the good life since he was rescued in front of an apartment complex in Kewanee last month.
He was able to dip his puppy toes in the pool this weekend at the Northeast Park "End of Season Dog Swim".
Jennifer Russell with Ince Photography took these photos and says Thor loves all the attention. Russell says he hated the water at first, but once he got swimming, he had fun.
The Kewanee Police Department has charged a 17-year-old with aggravated animal cruelty after Thor was found with his throat cut multiple times.
GOFFSTOWN, N.H. (AP) — A police department in a New Hampshire town is looking for a man believed to have left a bottle in the lobby with a note saying its contents may be hazardous.
Sgt. Matthew Hozeny of the Goffstown Police Department tells WMUR-TV the man went over to the counter by the records window on Sunday afternoon, placed the bottle down, and left.
Hozeny said the plastic Pepsi bottle was about three-quarters full of a brown-colored liquid; the note was attached to it.
Officers briefly examined the bottle, then put the department on lockdown as a precaution. The state police bomb squad removed the bottle and determined it wasn’t hazardous.
It’s not clear what was in the bottle.
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Information from: WMUR-TV, http://wmur.com
Isabelle and Andrea Wheeler have been running past the opposition for the Ocean Springs track team in long distance races. They have a special bond that has produced many victories.
Johnny Manziel's Fiancee Smokin' Bikini Bod In Miami ... No Nipples Freed
Johnny Manziel's fiancee, Bre Tiesi, kept her top ON while flaunting her bikini bod in Miami on Wednesday ... but if you thought she was gonna be any less hot, you're Wildin' Out.
Tiesi and her gal pal, Jordan Ozuna, hit the beach in Miami today ... and while they didn't bare all on this trip, their threads were still barely there enough to get your pulse racing.
We're not sure why Johnny didn't make the trip this time, but we know this ... it must have been really, really, really important.
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's official Opposition invited grieving relatives of two men who committed suicide to the legislature today to assist the party's case for higher funding for mental health care in Tuesday's budget.
Karla MacFarlane, the interim leader of the Tories, said she wanted to heighten the public profile of the issue on the eve of the Liberal government's financial plan.
She said she knows of two suicides in her northeastern Nova Scotia riding which might have been prevented with better mental health services.
Robbie Weatherbee, a 57-year-old resident of New Glasgow, said during the news conference that her son-in-law should have received faster and more effective mental health services after he went to the Aberdeen Hospital in crisis on Dec. 20, 2016.
She and Fran Morrison, an advocate for improved mental health care, said during a news conference that they also want an independent inquiry into the hiring process of senior management at the Nova Scotia Health Authority.
Roger Federer said he was not perfect after winning the sportsman and comeback of the year gongs at the Laureus World Sports Awards in Monaco.
This isn’t a guide to campgrounds but an exploration of the ground itself. As the subtitle puts it, Scott Spoolman’s Wisconsin State Parks examines the residue left by glaciers and long-vanished inland seas—the ways in which geology and climate have engraved the hills, streams, valleys and ridges of Wisconsin.
The surprising thing for some readers will be the spectacular diversity of Wisconsin’s natural landscape as preserved in its state parks.
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April 24 (Reuters) - HNA Infrastructure Investment Group Co Ltd:
* SAYS IT IS IN DISCUSSIONS TO BUY STAKES IN FOUR FIRMS, SHARE TRADE REMAINS SUSPENDED Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2KbDS23 Further company coverage: (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
Moving on: Glendale, Surprise tackled several major lawsuits in 2016 2016 was a year of compromise, negotiation and new beginnings in the West Valley as several cities settled major outstanding lawsuits. Check out this story on azcentral.com: http://azc.cc/2hpOq15 For many people, 2016 illustrated a great divide across the globe.
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WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The Kiribati government says a ferry that sank this month near the remote Pacific nation had been damaged and was ordered not to carry passengers before it sailed.
Authorities say about 80 people are missing, although they haven't confirmed the exact number. A New Zealand military plane used its radar system to find seven survivors on a small wooden dinghy Sunday.
Government spokesman Tearinibeia Enoo-Teabo said Wednesday that Kiribati maritime authorities had ordered the MV Butiraoi, a 17.5-metre (57-foot) wooden catamaran, not to carry any passengers because it was seriously damaged. It's unclear if the damage to the navigational system, rudders and hull had been repaired.
He says investigators are going to the island to find out more about the passenger count and why the ferry left despite the orders.
A 26-year-old North Hills man on Wednesday pleaded no contest to a fatal DUI after he crashed head-on into a pregnant mother and killed her baby girl last year near Valley Glen, authorities said.
Julian Gutierrez plead to a single count of second-degree murder for the May 26, 2017 crash, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office.
Gutierrez swerved into incoming traffic in his 2010 Nissan Altima near Fulton Avenue and Hatteras Street before he crashed into a 1997 Acura Integra, authorities said.
A woman who was eight months pregnant drove the Integra and was rushed to the hospital after the crash but the baby died shortly after being born, authorities said.
Gutierrez, who was under the influence of cocaine and had a blood alcohol content level of .16 percent, was sentenced to 15 years to life in state prison, authorities said.
The Los Angeles Police Department’s Valley Traffic Division investigated the crash.
Pakistan's army says militants opened fire on an army vehicle on patrol in the country's mountainous northwestern region near the Afghan border, killing two soldiers.
Tuesday's statement says the military vehicle came under attack in the North Waziristan tribal region. No one immediately claimed responsibility for the attack, but Islamic militants have long been operating in the area.
The military has carried out massive operation against them but militants are able to cross the porous Afghan-Pakistan border and shelter on the other side. They have also been able to carry out cross-border attacks.
The Pakistani army has been constructing a series of fences along the border, which zigzags across a remote and difficult mountain terrain, to check the movement of militants.
Afghanistan objects to the construction of the fences.
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May 2 Frontier Communications Corp
* Frontier Communications reports 2017 first quarter results
* Q1 revenue $2.356 billion versus I/B/E/S view $2.35 billion
* Q1 loss per share $0.11
* Q1 earnings per share view $-0.05 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Frontier Communications Corp - Remains on track to achieve an incremental cost savings of $350 million in annual savings by mid-year 2018
* Frontier Communications Corp -Sees FY adjusted free cash flow - $800 million to $1.0 billion
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(CNN) If you think you had a tough morning at work, spare a thought for this hotel valet in Sydney.
Tasked with parking a Porsche Carrera for a hotel guest, he managed to wedge it under the SUV parked in front, and ram a second parked car against a row of metal bollards.
"I saw the valet hit the car in front from a parked position," said Jonathan Bouzaid who watched events unfold and posted photos to Instagram.
"He then must have panicked and hit the accelerator causing the Porsche to go further under the orange car and pushing the white car into the bollards," Bouzaid said.
"I think the valet wasn't aware of the power that you get when starting a Porsche," he added. The luxurious Porsche Carrera can accelerate from 0 to 100km/h in less than five seconds, according the company's website.
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CRANBERRY, Pa. (AP/WATE) — Teen clothing retailer rue21 is closing about one-third of its stores nationwide, including some East Tennessee locations.
The company says it wants to focus more on its online business.
The privately held company is shutting nearly 400 stores, leaving it more than 700 stores in 48 states.
The company is based in Cranberry, north of Pittsburgh. In a Facebook post, it called the decision to close the stores “difficult but necessary.” Like many brick-and-mortar retailers, it has been battling declining mall traffic amid strong competition online.
The company didn’t say how soon the stores will close, though its website is promoting store-closing sales.
East Tennessee stores closing:
Knoxville: 4231 Sam Walton Way
Alcoa: 207 Hamilton Crossing Drive
Crossville: 114 N. Main Street
Greeneville: 1327 Tusculum Blvd
Kingsport: 2101 Fort Henry Drive
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He certainly has bouncebackability. Birmingham have appointed former Tottenham and QPR manager Harry Redknapp as their new boss.
He replaces Gianfranco Zola - who stepped down following their Championship defeat to Burton.
The Italian led the team to just two wins in 24 matches in charge.
They're just three points above the relegation places with as many games of the season to go so Harry has his work cut out!.
Tina Turner is not done telling her story.
The rock superstar is working on a sequel to her 1986 memoir “I, Tina,” Atria Books told The Associated Press on Monday. The new book is called “Tina Turner: My Love Story” and will come out next October, timed to the singer’s 60th year in music.
78-year-old Turner says in a statement that she will write about everything from “finding love” to surviving a “life-threatening illness” she had never disclosed before.
Turner, who endured a horrifying marriage to musician Ike Turner, married Erwin Bach in 2013. She is known for such hits as “Proud Mary” and “What’s Love Got To Do With It,” the title of a 1993 biopic starring Angela Bassett as Tina Turner and Laurence Fishburne as Ike.
Dr Ranj Singh from the CBeebies show Get Well Soon also works in emergency paediatric medicine. When a young boy was rushed into hospital with an asthma attack, a Peppa Pig video helped calm him down. What happened next, he says, showed the real power of medicine
61% voter turn-out in re-polling at 73 Kairana booths
Re-polling at 73 booths in Kairana Lok Sabha constituency passed off peacefully yesterday with an estimated voter turn-out of 61 percent, the state election office said, according to PTI.
The Election Commission (EC) had yesterday ordered re-polling at these polling stations in view of technical snags in EVM-VVPAT machines during the bye-election on Monday. Around 80,000 voters were eligible to cast their votes at the booths where the re-polling was held yesterday.
Opposition Samajwadi Party and Rashtriya Lok Dal as well as the ruling BJP had complained of electronic voting machines (EVM) malfunctioning at these booths.
The re-poll began at 7.00 am and ended at 5.00 pm in 23 polling stations at Nakur, 44 in Gangoh and one station at Thana Bhawan in Saharanpur and five in Shamli. On Monday, 54 percent polling was recorded in Kairana. (PTI)
Final defendant sentenced in case of Wyoming hotel fire
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — The last defendant charged in a 2010 fire set in a Wyoming hotel will not serve prison time.
The Wyoming Tribune Eagle reports court documents say a judge found Falgun Dharia should be sentenced to probation, given his lack of criminal history and an order to pay more than $11.3 million in restitution for other crimes.
Dharia pleaded guilty in 2015 to conspiring to commit insurance and wire fraud in connection with the September 2010 fire at the Hitching Post Inn in Cheyenne.
Court documents say when Dharia and his partner, Ajay Jariwala, purchased the hotel, Jariwala took out a $13.6 million insurance policy on the building.
Investigators found both hired a person to destroy the property.
Jariwala was sentenced in 2013 to six years for conspiracy to commit arson.
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Information from: Wyoming Tribune Eagle, http://www.wyomingnews.com
As the day draws near for the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) to hold by-elections in three constituencies and three wards, information sourced by faceofmalawi indicates that the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has cooked up a case against Malawi Congress Party (MCP) candidate Sosten Gwengwe.
Gwengwe, former President Joyce Banda’s runningmate in the May 20, 2014 tripartite election will represent MCP in Lilongwe Msozi North Constituency.
Due to election fever, the ruling DPP has cooked up a case against Gwengwe as evidenced in a court summon seen by FOM’s reporter.
Gwengwe has been summoned to appear before the Lilongwe Police Station Victim Support Unit Office today for questioning.
Below is the summon;
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MADISONVILLE (WATE) – A wanted suspect was arrested on a number of drug and other charges after the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office says he led them on a brief pursuit.
Russell Tallent is charged with possession of Schedule II for resale, possession of Schedule IV for resale, possession of drug paraphernalia, DUI, evading arrest, reckless endangerment, driving on a suspended license, no registration and no insurance.
Deputies saw him driving on a suspended license on Reagan Valley Road in the Mount Vernon community Tuesday and knew he had warrants for his arrest. They tried to stop him, but Tallent fled. They eventually caught up with him and took him into custody.
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Uber Technologies Inc. was suspended Monday from operating in the Philippines for one month after the ride-hailing firm allegedly failed to comply with regulatory requirements to stop accepting new drivers.
The suspension marks an escalation of an ongoing dispute between Uber and regulators in the Philippines, who are grappling with how to accommodate ride-hailing apps and traditional taxi companies who claim that such services...
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The recipient of the first penis and scrotum transplant is a U.S. soldier who was wounded in Afghanistan.
FILE PHOTO: A pile of coal is seen underneath newly installed gas pipes in a courtyard in the village of Heqiaoxiang Thomson Reuters BEIJING (Reuters) - China will intensify the elimination of outdated and excessive steel and coke capacity, and continue to control coal consumption in major areas in the coming three years, the State Council said on Tuesday.
It also set a cap for steel capacity in Hebei province, the country's largest steelmaking province, at 200 million tonnes by 2020.
The country will continue to launch anti-pollution measures during the autumn and winter seasons and control total coal consumption in major area in 2018 to 2020, the State Council said.
It also set annual production and sales target for new energy vehicles at around 2 million vehicles by 2020 to reduce road emissions.
(Reporting by Muyu Xu and Josephine Mason; Editing by Christian Schmollinger)
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has upheld a challenged practice that is used to invalidate patents without the involvement of federal courts.
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The justices on Tuesday rejected a bid to strike down a process established by Congress in 2011 to speed up patent reviews.
The justices voted 7-2 in favor of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s patent review process. It has been used to invalidate hundreds of patents since it was established in 2012.
Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Neil Gorsuch dissented.
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JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) — Nick Griffin scored 15 of his 20 points in the second half and Sam Idowu had 12 points to help Saint Peter’s beat Niagara 58-52 on Friday night to snap a six-game skid.
Griffin hit four 3-pointers and made 4 of 4 free throws in the final 19 seconds.
Matt Scott converted a 3-point play, Kahlil Dukes made a jumper and Chris Barton hit a 3-pointer to pull Niagara (14-10, 7-4 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference) within three points with five minutes to play. Two free throws by Elijah Gonzales gave the Peacocks (9-13, 3-8) a 64-58 lead four minutes later, but Matt Scott and Marvin Prochet each made two foul shots to trim the Purple Eagles’ deficit to two points with 20 seconds left. Griffin’s free throws sealed it for Saint Peter’s.
Scott had 16 points and Dukes scored 10 for Niagara, but the duo combined to shoot just 8 of 29 (27.6 percent) from the field. It was the lowest-scoring output of the season for the Purple Eagles, who came in averaging a conference-leading 83.6 points per game.
All is not lost yet, but here's some friendly advice to Justin Bieber: Man up, kid. Man up fast.
We get that it can feel like the worst thing in the world when your ex starts dating someone new, even if you haven't even dated that person for months, if not years. Even if it's not a matter of the heart anymore, such a thing can still be super rough on the ego.
And we're talking from the perspective of people who have exes that the world couldn't care less about. When your ex is Selena Gomez and her new man, The Weeknd, is one of the hottest entertainers around, kinda like you only less pocked by scandal...
Ouch.
But that's all the more reason why it's time for Bieber to put on his big-boy pants.
The Rams outdueled the Clippers on Oct. 6, 2017.
Several high school games are on tap for Saturday so stay in the know on game outcomes with the Eyewitness Sports High School Football Scoreboard.
United Continental Holdings (NYSE:UAL) reports passenger revenue per available seat mile came in flat for Q1. The company expects PRASM to increase 1% to 3% in Q2.
Key Q1 metrics: Cargo ton miles +20%. Revenue passenger miles +2.2% to 47.611B. Capacity +2.6% Y/Y. Load factor -30 bps to 79.6%. Unit costs fell 5.1% due to lower fuel costs.
The company generated $547M in operating cash flow during the quarter and ended with $6.4B in "unrestricted" liquidity.
CEO Oscar Munoz calls the PR disaster last week a "watershed" moment for the company. "We are dedicated to setting the standard for customer service among U.S. airlines," he says. The earnings conference call could reveal what kind of impact that United expects from the booted passenger debacle.
Previously: United Continental beats by $0.03, beats on revenue (April 17)
“They had not yet lain down, when the townspeople, the men of Sodom, young and old—all the people to the last man—gathered about the house.” Genesis 19:4 (The Israel Bible™)
A 59-year old Israeli motorist from Tel Aviv strayed into Abu Dis, an Arab suburb of Jerusalem, on Friday, and as attacked by approximately 200 rock-throwing Palestinian rioters who torched his car. The man was lightly injured before he was taken into custody by Palestinian police who held him in custody while contacting the Israeli security administration.
The Israeli suffered a minor head injury and two Palestinian policemen were injured as well. His car was completely burned.
This sketch is funnier than famous 1920s french clown, Pierre LePie!
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Diane Keaton is such a special entertainer that even normally reclusive Woody Allen is appearing in a televised tribute to her.
Allen is among those honoring the actress in the American Film Institute's presentation of its 45th Life Achievement Award. The AFI's "Tribute to Diane Keaton" will premiere Thursday night on TNT.
Warren Beatty, Morgan Freeman, Reese Witherspoon, Jane Fonda and Emma Stone also paid homage to Keaton during a gala ceremony last week in Hollywood. Steve Martin and Martin Short performed a musical roast of the actress.
Allen, who directed Keaton to her Oscar-winning performance in "Annie Hall," said he owes much of what he's accomplished in his life to her.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is now estimating the Republican tax bill will generate about $1.8 trillion in new tax revenue over 10 years by boosting economic growth.
But that's a lot more than nonpartisan congressional analysts have projected. The Joint Committee on Taxation estimates that growth stimulated by the anticipated tax cuts will generate some $409 billion in additional tax revenue over 10 years.
President Donald Trump and Republican leaders in Congress have promoted the massive tax plan by promising the tax cuts will boost the economy. The $1.5 trillion House and Senate tax bills combine steep tax cuts for corporations with modest reductions for individuals.
The new Treasury Department analysis out Monday says about half the expected increase in economic growth likely will result from tax benefits for corporations.
If you've been thinking about getting one of those fish pedicures, this might make you think twice: a woman's toenails fell off after getting one.If you don't know, the fish pedicure is just like it sounds: you put your feet in a tub of water filled with tiny fish who eat your dead skin.According to an American Medical Association report, a woman had this done, then shed her toenails.She had no history of toenail problems.While it's not clear the flesh-eating fish caused it, experts have warned in the past that fish pedicures may carry a risk of infection.
ALAMEDA, Calif. — The Oakland Raiders have signed quarterback Garrett Gilbert to the practice squad ahead of their first playoff game in 14 years.
Agent Leigh Steinberg announced the move on his Twitter account Monday. Gilbert spent time on the Raiders practice squad last season and was cut by the team in the off-season .
The Raiders were seeking a quarterback familiar with their offence with starter Derek Carr sidelined with a broken leg and backup Matt McGloin's status in question with an injured left shoulder. That leaves rookie Connor Cook as the only healthy quarterback under contract.
Oakland (12-4) opens the post-season Saturday at AFC South champion Houston (9-7).
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April 5 Coca-Cola Icecek A.S.:
* Said on Tuesday that it completed evaluation to buy stake in Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) from The Coca-Cola Company (TCCC)
* Concluded that other future regional opportunities would potentially be a better strategic fit for the company
* To continue to engage with TCCC to identify appropriate territorial expansion opportunities in other geographies but will not be submitting an offer for CCBA
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Controversial Breitbart News editor Milo Yiannopoulos will be the keynote speaker at the Conservative Political Action Conference, according to a report.
Yiannopoulos, 32, will share the stage next week with Veep Mike Pence, White House chief strategist Steve Bannon, White House chief of staff Reince Priebus and Texas Sen. Ted Cruz.
A FEMA Disaster Recovery Center opens Thursday, June 15, in Phelps County, in the city of Rolla. Disaster recovery centers offer in-person support to individuals and businesses in any of the 27 counties included in the Missouri federal disaster declaration for flooding and severe storms that occurred between April 28 and May 11, 2017.
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The Red Bluff-Tehama County Chamber's free Quarterly Business Training in March will be Pricing Your Products & Services To Maximize Profit, scheduled for 9-11 a.m. Thursday, March 9, at Holiday Inn Express & Suites, 2810 Main St. Red Bluff. Too many business owners do not understand how to price their products and services.
Start the conversation, or Read more at Red Bluff Daily News.
One person is dead after an accident involving a motorcycle and a car.
Around 4:02 p.m., officers were called to the 800 block of South Western Street on a traffic accident.
Police say a motorcycle struck the front of a Dodge pickup.
The motorcycle driver was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police believe speed was a factor in this accident.
Traffic on Western is being diverted in both directions, and if you are traveling in this area, you should expect delays for the next hour.
The Amarillo Police Department Traffic Follow Up Unit is investigating this accident.
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The Wizards beat the Avengers on Oct. 6, 2017.
Several high school games are on tap for Saturday so stay in the know on game outcomes with the Eyewitness Sports High School Football Scoreboard.
– ImpactWrestling.com has announced that this week’s episode of Impact will take the Hardys to Tijuana as part of their Expedition of Gold tour. The show will feature the Hardys’ recent match from the Crash Lucha Libre event on January 21st against Psicosis and Super Crazy. You can see a preview below:
GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — Mark Warburton has asked Rangers to explain why it said he resigned as manager of the Glasgow club.
Rangers announced last week that it had accepted the resignation of Warburton and two of his backroom staff, but they say “at no stage did we resign from our positions.”
They added in a statement that “despite its detailed public statements, the club has not answered key questions put to it by the LMA (League Managers Association) … requesting an explanation of why it suggested that we resigned.”
Rangers is third in the Scottish league — 27 points behind leader Celtic — in its first season back in the top division after being forced to start again in the bottom tier in 2012 after a financial meltdown.
FORT WAYNE, Ind. — Fort Wayne’s zoo is celebrating the birth of a baby giraffe that already weighs nearly 200 pounds.
The 6-foot-1 female reticulated giraffe was born Aug. 6 at the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo and she arrived weighing in at 172 pounds.
Zoo officials say the young calf has been named Kita, a Swahili word that means “to stand firm.”
Staff veterinarian Kami Fox says the newborn and her mother are doing very well, although it’s unclear whether visitors will be able to see the youngster before the zoo closes for the season October 8.
The zoo now has eight reticulated giraffes, including six females and two males. The African species is threatened by poaching, habitat destruction and civil unrest.
Paul Merson thinks Harry Redknapp is a better manager than Arsene Wenger
Wenger is revered for his tactics and has earned plaudits for the way he has revolutionised Arsenal's style of play over the past 20 years.
However, former Gunners midfielder Paul Merson thinks there is too much hype surrounding Wenger.
And the 48-year-old claims the Frenchman was nothing compared to his former boss at Portsmouth - Harry Redknapp.
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Police have arrested a Utah woman believed to be the pajama-wearing robber in at least six bank robberies in the Salt Lake City area, including five in less than two hours on Saturday morning.
Unified police Lt. Brian Lohrke (LOHR’-key) said Monday that 40-year-old Nannette Perkins was arrested Sunday at her Taylorsville home after Salt Lake City police received a tip about her identity.
Lohrke says the robber did little to hide her appearance.
She wore pajama bottoms, eyeglasses and a blue bandanna over dark hair in a ponytail while allegedly robbing banks in Cottonwood Heights, Salt Lake City, Sandy, Holladay and West Valley City.
Lohrke says he doesn’t know what Perkins was wearing when she was arrested.
She’s being held at the Salt Lake County jail pending an initial court appearance.(backslash)
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This story corrects the spelling of the city Holladay, not Holliday.
They say nothing good happens past 2 AM, but we’re not entirely sold on that.
Picture this: You’re invited to a party deep in the heart of Bushwick, Brooklyn. Beer and whiskey are flowin’, dares are getting crazier, and the whole thing is filmed as a part of a Bear Hands music video. Sounds pretty good, right?
“The idea was just to invite a bunch of people over, get drunk, and have a party.”
And party they did. Watch Bear Hands talk all about the making of the video in our exclusive interview:
Now, watch the party unfold in the official “2AM” video.
“2AM” is featured on the band’s 2016 album, You’ll Pay for This, which you can get here.
Roger has been working on his will for a while, and Trish is tired of talking about it everyday.
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AGANA HEIGHTS, Guam (Feb. 12, 2017) Navy chaplain Lt. Takana Jefferson delivers opening prayers during a weekly gospel service in the chapel onboard Naval Base Guam. The Naval Base Guam Chapel provides multi-denominational services to more than 4,000 Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jamica Johnson/Released)
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Tottenham Hotspur youngster Kyle Walker-Peters made quite the impression as he made his debut in yesterday’s win over Newcastle United.
With Kieran Trippier injured, it was Walker-Peter who was drafted in to replace his near-namesake Kyle Walker, who has joined Manchester City, in Spurs’ Premier League opener.
The England Under-20 World Cup winner, aged 20, made his first senior appearance in the 0-2 victory at St James’ Park and picked up the man of the match award.
Spurs’ official Twitter account have celebrated some of their academy product’s best stats from the game.
The following products, all intended for administration to dogs were seized as they were either unauthorised or had passed their expiry date:
1 x box of 30 Biheldon tablets
3 x bottles (opened) of Loxicom 1.5ml
1 x syringe (opened) of Canikur Pro
1 x bottle (opened) of Ciloxan 5ml
1 x pack (empty) of Canaural 25ml
This is an offence under Regulation 8 (Administration of the product) and Regulation 25 (Importation of an unauthorised veterinary medicinal product) of the Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2013.
U.S. Sen. Rand Paul says he was in the batting cage at a baseball field in Virginia when a gunman opened fire and critically wounded a Louisiana congressman.
In a news release, Paul confirmed he was at a practice for the upcoming congressional baseball game when the shooting started Wednesday. He said he is "shaken but unharmed."
Paul told MSNBC earlier on Wednesday that he saw U.S. Rep. Steve Scalise was shot and trying to drag himself into the outfield grass. He said he heard between 50 and 60 shots and hid behind a tree with a congressional staff member. Paul said the two escaped in a car driven by another staff member.
Paul said Capitol Hill police officers saved many lives by returning fire.
OSLO, May 2 (Reuters) -
** NTS ASA says its subsidiary Midt-Norsk Havbruk has been awarded four salmon development licenses where its "Aquatraz" concept will be used
** In total Midt-Norsk Havbruk had applied for eight development licenses but four were rejected by the Norwegian Directorate of Fisheries
** NTS agreed to buy Midt-Norsk Havbruk on April 19
** In the deal it was agreed that NTS should pay 50 million Norwegian crowns ($5.81 million) per awarded development license
** NTS has not decided if it will appeal the rejection of four licenses
** Each licence could contain a maximum of 780 tonnes of biomass (salmon) ($1 = 8.6017 Norwegian crowns) (Reporting by Ole Petter Skonnord, editing by Terje Solsvik)
The Ripley-Lieutenant Byrd Chapter/Daughters of the American Revolution will sponsor a “Veterans’ Luncheon” beginning at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 12 at the American Legion Post 367, 2944 Elk River Road in Ripley.
Everyone is invited out to spend a couple of hours with fellow comrades and enjoy hamburgers and hot dogs on the grill along with all the fixin’s.
County Veterans Service Officer Cheryl Childers will be giving an update on Veterans’ benefits and will be available to answer questions.
Questions or more information can be obtained by calling chapter regent Dee Watters at (937) 238-3568.
Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
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The game is set for Tuesday, March 13 at the Capital One Arena.
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Great Falls - This week KFBB is featuring Clyde as our Pet of the Week. He's available for adoption right now at the Maclean Animal Adoption Center in Great Falls.
Clyde is a 10-year-old cat, and those who know him say he's not your typical senior cat.
"He's pretty playful and likes to play with toys, likes to sit on your lap. He likes to be petted," said Erin Doran, marketing director.
He also gets along great with other cats, dogs, and people of all ages including children.
"He'd make a perfect family pet so he just wants a good companion to pet him and love on him," said Doran.
Now, Clyde is just patiently waiting for you to come meet him, love him, and take him home with you.
If you're interested in adopting Clyde, you're welcome to stop by the Center at 900 25th Ave. NE in Great Falls or call the center at 406-727-PETS. .For more information, go here.
Gavin DeGraw is coming to Hartford on Sunday August 27th for a very special acoustic performance for his biggest fans in Hartford, and we want to send you to see the show.
Like every Acoustic Cafe, the only way to see Gavin DeGraw live is to win your way in to the show… and we’re giving you the chance this week. Plus, at the event, you have the chance to win a VIP upgrade, courtesy of Miller Lite!
Listen to 96.5TIC for your chance to call-in from 10am to 2pm all this week. When you hear the cue to call, dial 860-247-9696 and you could win a pair of tickets to the Acoustic Cafe!
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Give up on 'Gypsy', Barbra Streisand Ready or not, here comes Barbra. A new film version of the classic 1959 musical “Gypsy,” starring Barbra Streisand, might finally happen. Variety reports that STX Entertainment is in “advanced...
A thin line between love & hate for Laurents & Sondheim There’s nothing more bracing on a hot summer day than sipping an ice-cold martini while reading Stephen Sondheim’s letters to Arthur Laurents on the subject of their flop musical “Anyone...
00:45 Reported News Briefs Shvat 19, 5777 , 15/02/17 Shvat 19, 5777 , 15/02/17 Jeep stolen from IDF base in the Negev A Sufa type jeep was stolen on Tuesday evening from a military base in the Negev. IDF forces are searching the area in an attempt to locate the vehicle. The military police launched an investigation in cooperation with the Israel Police.
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Marc Chagall is an artist whose portfolio has been studied at length. Considered one of the greatest painters of the 20th century and a pioneer of modernism, scholars and critics have analyzed his work from just about every angle.
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New research in mice has revealed that the brain’s underlying desire for sweet, and its distaste for bitter, can be erased by manipulating neurons in the amygdala, the emotion center of the brain.
The study showed that removing an animal’s capacity to crave or despise a taste had no impact on its ability to identify it. The findings suggest that the brain’s complex taste system — which produces an array of thoughts, memories and emotions when tasting food — are actually discrete units that can be individually isolated, modified or removed all together.
The research points to new strategies for understanding and treating eating disorders including obesity and anorexia nervosa.
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Remember Dwyane Wade's embarrassing moment in the first round of the NBA playoffs last spring?
Playing for the Chicago Bulls during Game 1 against the Boston Celtics, Wade got out on the break and tried to rise up for a one-hand slam. Unfortunately, Father Time got the better of him that night, and Wade was stuffed by the rim. It was a pretty funny moment and even his wife, Gabrielle Union, joked about it on Twitter.
Now Wade is in Cleveland with good buddy LeBron James, and Friday night the Cavaliers were at home for a preseason game against the Indiana Pacers. Wade, playing without LeBron, who was out sick, apparently wanted to show he can still throw down with the best of them.
In the middle of the second quarter, the veteran guard went baseline and wrapped around the rim for a strong reverse jam.
We might have to go back to calling him "Flash" after that jam, that was pretty nice.
President Donald Trump's national security adviser has discussed the situation in Afghanistan with India's prime minister, nearly a week after the U.S. military dropped a massive non-nuclear bomb in the country that it said killed 94 militants.
H.R. McMaster's meeting Tuesday with Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked the first visit by a Trump administration official to India, a key ally in Asia.
The U.S. Embassy says the two also discussed ways to increase defense and counter-terrorism cooperation, and McMaster assured Modi of India's status as a major defense partner in the global fight against terrorism.
Indian TV stations broadcast images of McMaster and Modi, each flanked by officials, sitting together at Modi's home in the Indian capital.
McMaster's visit followed stops in Kabul and Islamabad.
According to the most recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau, Topeka's population fell for the fifth straight year in 2016. While the census is conducted every decade, the Census Bureau provides annual population estimates for cities, counties and states across the country.
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Legendary editrix Diana Vreeland’s great-granddaughter Caroline is making a splash in the music industry with a provocative new music video in which she appears completely nude. “I have a large-breast...
New Jersey Devils defenseman John Moore was taken off the ice on a stretcher Saturday afternoon following a hit by Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson . On the bright side, it looks like Moore was able to move his arms and legs after what was an awkward fall.
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April 10 Jiangxi Zhengbang Technology Co Ltd :
* Says co's Hong Kong-based wholly owned unit Zhengbang(Hong Kong) Trading Limited and co's Jiangxi-based breeding unit planed to invest totaling $10 million to set up a animal husbandry JV in Jiangsu province
* Says Zhengbang(Hong Kong) Trading Limited and Jiangxi-based breeding unit will hold a 80 percent stake and a 20 percent stake in JV respectively
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Vibe Element rotomolded coolers are some of the most durable coolers produced, at very competitive prices. Vibe coolers can keep ice for days and are available in 20, 45 and 75 quart capacities. Choose your color of either Alpine Gray or Hunter Camo. Features include pressure-release button, heavy-duty handle and built-in bottle opener. You can purchase accessories such as dividers, baskets and cup holders.
You can pick one up at Jack’s Kayaks. 1764 Missouri Ave. N. Largo, FL. 33770. 727-452-4684.
Among the first to take the concept of reception-room art as seriously as any local cafe, Thurman Street features an endearing, cottagelike exterior that complements the upscale shopping intersection near St. Honoré bakery. It opens into a wood-paneled waiting area that, on our visit, displayed work by Portland ceramicist Brett Stern and a collection of surreal paintings from Ian Hale. The modest flower menu features quality sun-grown from Black Crow Grow in West Linn and Eugene's Winberry Farms at a somewhat steep range of $12 to $14 a gram, with occasional discounts. You'll find more variety (and value) in the edibles section. Many dispensaries carry only one or two brands while waiting for the OLCC to finish sorting through license applications for edibles, but Thurman Street is stacked with Lunchbox Squibs, high-CBD ginger ale and cold-brew coffee, plus a pack of heavy-hitting 38.9 mg THC hard candy Jewels from Wana for $21 (including tax).
What I’ve learnt about Zimbabwe so far:
1. There is no cash. There’s a full on shortage of cash in the country and every single ATM is ‘out of service’ – even asking the locals, they don’t know where to get it from.
2. The people are so incredibly friendly.
3. There are no tourists – everywhere I go (even the ‘tourist’ spots I’m usually the only person or at least the only foreigner – I’ve still not seen another tourist since I arrived).
4. Mugabe runs a tight ship – police stops are everywhere. Each time I travel out of the capital Harare there are multiple police stops where you get questioned where you’re going etc.
5. They love fried chicken.
6. Some of the most beautiful natural landmarks I’ve seen has been here.
7. The roads are in desperate need of repair.
8. It’s hot.
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - Citigroup Inc:
* ITS TREASURY AND TRADE SOLUTIONS HAS EXPANDED WORLDLIN PAYMENT SERVICES CROSS-BORDER ACH CAPABILITIES TO 60 COUNTRIES Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
China’s Rizhao Port Co has recorded improved first quarter results compared to the year-ago period, boosted by higher cargo volumes.
Shanghai-listed Rizhao Port registered a net profit of RMB107.33m ($15.6m) for the three months ended 31 March 2017, an increase of 34.8% compared to the gain of RMB79.6m in the same period of 2016.
Revenue for the first quarter came up to RMB1.16bn, a climb of 5.7% year-on-year.
Rizhao Port, the main operator of the northeastern port of Rizhao in Shandong province, handled 56.56m dwt of cargoes during the first three months, up 10% year-on-year.
In 2016, the port of Rizhao was the 14th busiest container port in China, handling approximately 3m teu of throughput, up 5% compared to 2.8m teu in 2015.
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A former female employee has filed a lawsuit against the Houston Texans which alleges the team did not properly investigate her claim of a sexual harassment incident.
The lawsuit involves Kristen Grimes, the former employee who alleges her complaint was ignored, and Jason Lowrey as well as the Texans. Lowrey was the team’s football operation manager and Grimes’ supervisor during the time period of the allegation, which spans 2013-15.
Grimes alleges “continuous improprieties” directed by Lowrey at female employees, including an incident where Lowrey groped her during a business trip to Nashville in front of colleagues. Grimes and Lowrey were romantically involved during the period where the alleged incidents took place.
The Texans released the following statement:
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Baku. 1 November. REPORT.AZ/ Chairman of the Confederation of Turkish Tradesmen and Craftsmen (TESK) Bendevi Palandöken offered to cancel the "all inclusive" system in local hotels. Report informs, Turkish newspaper Sözçü writes.
B. Palandöken said that after the "all inclusive" system was abolished, tourists will visit more sights and shops in the country.
Russian and German tourists mostly use "all inclusive" system. Because of this system, tourists do not leave the hotel area and not want to miss morning, noon and evening meals. As a result, many tourists coming to the country travel from airport to hotel and return back.
Notably, Turkey aims to be one of the top 5 tourism destinations in the world by 2023 and receive 50 million tourists annually.
Researchers from NVIDIA have successfully used artificial intelligence to reconstruct the missing parts of images, such as photographs that have holes in them or are missing pixels. The AI uses a method called “image inpainting” to learn what would be in the part of the missing photograph based on the content and context of the image around it. Besides being the bane of people hoping to forget what their ex looks like, the technology could be useful to, for example, historians who want to reconstruct torn or faded old photographs.
Anthony Rizzo after batting leadoff for the first time in his career on June 13, 2017, against the Mets. Rizzo hit home run in his first at-bat.
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The Lubbock Lions Club's 65th annual pancake festival is set for 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center at 1501 Mac Davis Lane. The annual fundraiser features an all-you-can eat meal, with 6,000 pounds of pancake mix, 72,000 sausage links and 41,000 ounces of syrup among other food and snack items on hand for the event, according to spokeswoman Susan Moeller.
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Two men kill a neighbor weeks before he was due to leave for the Navy. The two suspects' conflicting accounts create a tough decision for the jury.
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The Spencerport Teacher’s Association was giving away free books to children at Christmas on the Canal.
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This private waterfront residence was built by one of Monmouth Counties premier home builders for himself. Crafted out of the finest materials, this home graces one of the most sought after lots in all of Little Silver. Private tree lined drive winds around to a stately manor with classic brick exterior. This home was built to last and suffered no damage during Sandy. Some features include hardwood floors, decorative mouldings, stunning millwork and dimensional ceilings. New kitchen features state of the art appliances, stylish shaker cabinetry, and panoramic views of the Shrewsbury river. Take advantage of the southern exposure while enjoying the beautiful in-ground pool. Complete with finished carriage house and located close to award winning schools and a short drive to the Beach.
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LAHORE - Member Provincial Assembly (MPA) from Sheikhupura Ali Asghar Manda on Tuesday quit ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and decided to join Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).
According to PTI Central Punjab President Abdul Aleem Khan, Ali Asghar Manda will make formal announcement to join PTI during his meeting with party Chairman Imran Khan on June 1.
Ali Asghar Manda has been a Member of the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab, since 2008.
He was elected to the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab as a candidate of PML-N from Constituency PP-165 (Sheikhupura-IV) in 2008 general election by receiving 21,153 votes and defeated an independent candidate.
Manda was re-elected to the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab as an independent candidate from Constituency PP-165 (Sheikhupura-IV) in general election, 2013. He joined PML-N in May 2013.
Maro Itoje describes making his international debut for England as a "very special moment" and reveals he was actually in bed when coach Eddie Jones called to say he had been selected for the squad.
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The annual Sturgeon Bay Fire and Ice weekend is just about upon us. Pam Seiler and Paige Funkhouser of the Sturgeon Bay Visitor Center talked about the 12th annual event with Eddy Allen Monday morning. Ice carving is one of the highlights of the event…
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Given the anticipated warmer weather, the ice blocks won’t be brought out until Saturday…
Severe weather hit several areas across southeast Texas Tuesday morning.
The storm flattened homes, uprooted trees and knocked out power in the Houston area. The winds were strong enough to uproot a huge Pecan tree. The storm also damaged several homes in the Rosenberg area.
One woman said the whole thing was over in a matter of seconds.
According to the Storm Prediction Center, an EF-1 tornado injured six people.
The same storm system is headed our way on Wednesday, and there will be a threat of severe weather.
LONDON Britain has summoned North Korea's ambassador to express its condemnation of the country's weekend ballistic missile launch, the Foreign Office said on Tuesday.
North Korea said on Tuesday its missile launches were "self-defense measures", rejecting U.N. Security Council criticism of the test. The United States has demanded international action against Pyongyang's weapons programs.
"We urge North Korea to stop its provocative actions, which threaten international peace and security, and instead re-engage with the international community, and take credible, concrete steps to prioritize the wellbeing of its own people instead of the nuclear and ballistic missile programs," a British Foreign Office spokeswoman said in a statement.
"The ambassador was asked to convey this message to Pyongyang in the strongest possible terms," she added.
(Reporting by Kylie MacLellan; editing by Stephen Addison)
As individuals and nations struggle with the concept of freedom, Morgan Freeman travels the world to question whether we will all ever be truly free.
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The Alaska House speaker is declining to speculate on the future of a state lawmaker under pressure to resign amid allegations of inappropriate behavior.
Leaders of the House majority coalition, including Speaker Bryce Edgmon, and the state Democratic party chairwoman on Friday called for Democratic Rep. Dean Westlake to resign.
Westlake is recovering from surgery and has not commented publicly since then.
Former legislative aide Olivia Garrett recently went public with concerns she detailed in a letter to Edgmon and House Majority Leader Chris Tuck dated in March.
On Friday, The Anchorage Daily News reported six other female aides said Westlake acted inappropriately toward them or made them feel uncomfortable.
Edgmon, through a spokesman, said he couldn’t speculate on any possible next steps until Westlake responds to the resignation calls.
On February 5, NRG Stadium in Houston, Tex., will host the NFL’s top two gridiron goliaths as they battle for bragging rights and the Vince Lombardi Trophy in Super Bowl LI. And football fans from all over will be flocking to the Lone Star State’s largest city in hopes of seeing their favorite team triumph. To ensure that visitors enjoy a home field advantage, RobbReport.com huddled up with Michelle Smith, head concierge at Four Seasons Hotel Houston, to find out what she recommends to see and do during a stay. Here is her winning game plan.
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Perry Ellis International (PERY) entered into a license agreement with Kennek FZE in North Africa to source and distribute a full range of products from surf boards and wetsuits to casual wear and footwear under the Gotcha brand.
Perry Ellis International, Inc. CEO and President Oscar Feldenkreis remarked, “Our company is pleased to enter into a partnership with Kennek to maximize the potential of the Gotcha brand in North Africa. We feel Kennek will be a terrific partner and are excited about the prospects of being in North Africa which falls in line with our plans to extend our business reach.”
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April 20 Essentra Plc:
* Trading update
* Trading for financial year to date has been in line with board's expectations
* Like-for-like revenue modestly declined as anticipated,
* Trend in all three divisions in Q1 2017 improved compared with each of previous two quarters
* Component solutions and filter products have entered 2017 on a much more stable footing
* Health & personal care packaging is continuing to receive specific short-term focus and remedial action
* Confirms its expectation for a reduction in group like-for-like revenue and adjusted operating profit in FY 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom: +91 806 749 1136)
Sialkot
Provincial Minister for Local Bodies and Community Development Mansha Ullah Butt listened the problems of the people in an open Kutchery held at the PML-N House Paris Road here on Sunday.
He issued orders to the concerened departments for early releif to the people on several applications. Local MPA Ch Muhammad Ikram, PML-N leaders Babar Khan, Mian Ashfaq, President PML-N (Women Wing) Sialkot Nusrat Jamshaid and General Secretary PML-N Sialkot Shujaat Ali Pasha were also present on this occasion.
The minister urged the local bodies representatives to perform their duties with full honesty and dedication for serving the people without any political discrimination.—APP
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I went to the local shop to buy some naans. After placing my order, I was just waiting on the side when I noticed that the guy in the shop was just staring at the door and had no smile on his face. It seemed like he was annoyed that no one was coming to buy anything. I noticed he kept looking at the clock then at the door, becoming more miserable each time.
CLEVELAND (AP) — A daughter of the elderly Cleveland man who was shot and killed in a gruesome video posted on Facebook says he was a gentle person, with nothing mean about him.
Debbie Godwin says her father, 74-year-old Robert Godwin Sr., was shot Sunday afternoon while he was picking up aluminum cans. She says he “wasn’t harming anyone.”
Authorities are searching multiple states for 37-year-old Steve Stephens, the man suspected of killing Godwin. Police say they have no idea what led up to what they say appears to be a random shooting.
In the video, Stephens names a woman and tells the victim, Robert Godwin Sr., that “she’s the reason that this is about to happen to you.”
Debbie Godwin says her father was retired and had 10 children. She says he spent the day before the shooting doing one of the things he loved most, fishing in Lake Erie.
A $50,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of Steve Stephens.
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A 29-year-old Garden City man was killed Thursday in an officer-involved shooting.
Deputies with the Finney County Sheriff’s Office were called around noon Thursday to an unmaintained road about 15 miles southwest of Garden City, where a man was seen behaving erratically, according to a news release.
The first deputy to arrive at the scene found the man holding a knife to his own throat. When the man saw the deputy, he got inside his vehicle and locked the doors.
A second deputy, along with a Garden City police officer, arrived to assist. While they were trying to speak with the man, he got out of the car and charged toward the officers.
Two officers, one from each agency, fired shots at the man. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities have not released the man’s name.
The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is investigating the incident. The results of that investigation will be turned over to the Finney County Attorney for review.
Hurricanes Harvey and Irma are long gone, and despite dire predictions, they did not dampen the September jobs report in most key areas.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday said the labor force participation rate of 63.1 percent reached a high for the year in September, up two-tenths of a point from August.
The number of employed Americans reached 154,345,000 in September, setting a sixth record since January. As the number of employed Americans reached an all-time high, the number of unemployed Americans in September — 6,801,000 — hasn’t been this low since May 2007.
The already low unemployment rate dropped another two-tenths of a point to 4.2 percent last month. That is the lowest since early 2001.
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Busy Quilts
Kat Johnson, Education Coordinator, was in Wednesday to talk about the art activity this weekend at the University of Maine Museum of Art that is associated with the Somewhere: Jason Bard Yarmosky exhibit.
The Somewhere exhibit is a series of paintings, drawings, and video that explores issues of aging, and specifically dementia and Alzheimer’s.
Jason Bard Yarmosky’s long time subject of this exhibit is is his Grandmother.
This Saturday, the museum will be hosting a Busy Quilt session where people can create a lap blanket for a person living with dementia and Alzheimer’s
The art activity session runs from 11 am to 3 pm at the University of Maine Museum of Art, located at 40 Harlow Street in Bangor.
For more information or reserve a spot call 581-3300
On The Dave Fanning Show today…
Jennifer Gannon was in studio to talk about the rise and fall of Pop Princesses and the struggle female artists are currently facing in the music industry.
Sinead Ryan gave us some tips on how to get our personal finances in order in 2018.
Live from France, Damien O’Meara gave Dave the low down on what to expect from Ireland’s Six nations debut against the French side this evening.
Our resident Movie Reviewer Paul Whitington told us his thoughts on this weeks biggest releases including Phantom Thread, Den of Thieves, Journey’s End and Roman J Israel, Esq.
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The funeral of a teenager who was stabbed in the heart as he walked back from the shops has taken place.
Mourners gathered at St Augustine's Church, Ipswich, to pay their respects to Tavis Spencer-Aitkens, 17, who was killed in the town on 2 June.
Two people have been charged with his murder.
A large structure fire early Tuesday morning engulfed a home on Cliffwood Drive.
According to fire officials, the fire began shortly after 3 a.m. in the area of 117 Cliffwood Drive.
Officials said no one was at home at the time of the fire and no animals were inside the house.
"Interior access was not an option. So from the get-go, we did what was called a defensive attack, which means attacking the fire from the outside,” South Windsor Fire Chief Kevin Cooney said.
Mutual aid has been called in from surrounding towns.
The fire marshal will no investigate the cause of the fire.
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French court advisor says Google not liable for back taxes
PARIS, June 14 U.S. internet giant Google should not be held liable for over one billion euros ($1.13 billion) in back taxes in France, an independent court advisor recommended to French judges, a court official said on Tuesday.
Drivers, who frequent the Golf Road roundabout, will have to find an alternate route.
Starting Monday, the roundabout is closed for construction. City crews are repairing the pedestrian crosswalks and the ADA warning fields that let visually-impaired residents know they're about to enter traffic. This project will last only a week if the weather cooperates.
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Larry Kwong, the first player of Asian heritage to appear in an NHL game, has died at age 94.
Kwong, who played a shift with the New York Rangers in a March 13, 1948 game against the Montreal Canadiens, died on Thursday in Calgary according to an obituary posted online.
Born in Vernon, B.C., on June 17, 1923, Kwong played as a youth with his hometown Hydrophones before moving up to the senior ranks, joining the Trail Smoke Eaters as an 18-year-old.
He eventually joined the New York Rovers, a Rangers farm team, and led them in scoring in the 1947--1948 season.
After his brief appearance with the Rangers, Kwong went on to play several seasons with the Valleyfield Braves of the Quebec Senior Hockey League. He also played in England and Switzerland, where he also coached.
Kwong was inducted into the B.C. Sports Hall of Fame on Sept. 19, 2013.
Lokomotiv Moscow eye Driussi clause
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Roma and Inter face serious competition for Sebastian Driussi, as Lokomotiv Moscow are ready to pay the River Plate star’s €15m clause.
The 21-year-old striker scored 19 goals in 31 competitive games for River Plate this season.
He has been linked with a move to Serie A, as both Roma, Inter and Tottenham Hotspur were in negotiations for the Argentine talent.
According to TYC Sports, Lokomotiv Moscow have dived in and are prepared to pay the full €15m release clause.
At that point, it would be up to Driussi to decide whether he wanted to accept that transfer to Russia or wait for another offer.
The FGCU Baseball team had an incredible week, back to back wins over the second-ranked Florida Gators, followed by back to back wins vs Ohio State, including Friday night's thrilling come from behind victory where the Eagles put up 6 runs in the bottom of the 9th.
On Sunday it was a different story, the Buckeyes jumped on the Eagles early, hanging 3 runs in the first inning.
It was an uphill climb for the Eagles from there, and despite another miraculous 9th inning performance of 3 runs, the Eagles came up one run short losing to Ohio State 5-4, ending their 10 game winning streak.
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PTAB Isn't Making CBM Reviews Any Easier For Challengers
With its refusal to adopt a "time of filing" rule, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board reinforced a means of avoiding covered business method reviews and continued a trend toward making CBM challenges difficult for petitioners, attorneys said ...read more
Nairobi - Herders and large-scale farmers in parts of Kenya's Rift Valley are desperately waiting for seasonal rains to ease the prolonged drought and the current conflict over grazing land in which more than 30 people have died.
Kenya's military and police have been working for a month to disarm and drive the hundreds of herders and their animals out of ranches they've invaded, but their actions appear to have escalated the violence.
The Laikipia Ranchers' Association says when the military and police drive nomadic herders from one sprawling ranch they move into another ranch.
Martin Evans, the ranchers' association chairperson said on Monday that politicians campaigning for positions in the August elections are inciting the herders to invade the ranches saying that it is their ancestral land.
LONDON, July 4 (Reuters) - Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Wednesday that Tehran will stand firm against U.S. threats to cut Iranian oil sales, and warned that Washington had not thought about the consequences of such a decision.
"The Americans say they want to reduce Iranian oil exports to zero. They have talked without thinking carefully. It shows they have not thought about its consequences," Rouhani was quoted as saying by state news agency IRNA on an official visit to Vienna. (Reporting by Bozorgmehr Sharafedin, Editing by William Maclean)
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Y108 welcomes Florida Georgia Line to Pittsburgh on August 19th at KeyBank Pavilion along with special guests Chris Lane and hip-hop/R&B artist Nelly.
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Kolkata: Two persons were killed when they were hit by a bus at Chingrighata crossing on the EM Bypass in Kolkata on Saturday.
Angry locals set two buses and a vehicle on fire and threw stones at the police after the accident, Bidhannagar city police commissioner Gyanwant Singh said.
The police resorted to baton charge to disperse the mob.
Police reinforcements were rushed to the spot to bring the situation under control, he said.
People were forced to get off stranded transport and walk to their destinations.
Nigerian dancer and singer, Korra Obidi has shared video of a SARS officer slapping her today in Victoria Island, Lagos.
According to her, it happened after she attempted recording him while he was sitting on her bonnet.
She wrote;
“Phone smashed and physically assaulted by a police officer OLORUNISOLA ISMAIL on Etim Nyang Victoria island
Who gained access into my car gave me a dirty slap and grabbed my wrist and my phone. Smashes my phone and keeps shouting. This was after I attempted to record him sitting on my Bonnet. I forgot I was in Lagos, not America. But is it not our right? am still dizzy from the slap chai
#lagos”
-36NG
Private equity billionaire Antony Ressler is prepping a bid for the Los Angeles Clippers, two sources told The Post. Ressler is a co-founder of the Los Angeles investment firm Ares...
A crowd of about 250 Packers fans gathered outside the Don Hutson Center Thursday to watch the first day of Packers minicamp practices.
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Coach Gregor Townsend has made eight changes to Scotland’s starting side to face Australia in Saturday’s rugby Test in Sydney.
The Scots will field an entirely new front row and back three to those that started in last weekend’s 34-13 victory over Italy in Singapore.
Scotland team to play Wallabies
Greig Tonks, Lee Jones, Alex Dunbar, Duncan Taylor, Rory Hughes, Finn Russell, Ali Price, Hamish Watson, John Barclay, Jonny Gray, Ben Toolis, Zander Fagerson, Fraser Brown, Gordon Reid. Reserves: Ross Ford, Allan Dell, Willem Nel, Tim Swinson, Josh Strauss, Henry Pyrgos , Ruaridh Jackson, Matt Scott.
China is willing to expand ties with Uruguay in a comprehensive way in order to better benefit the two countries and peoples, Chinese President Xi Jinping said Saturday.
Xi made the remarks in a congratulatory message to his Uruguayan counterpart, Tabare Vazquez.
The two presidents exchanged congratulatory messages to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the establishment of bilateral diplomatic ties.
Noting that China and Uruguay are good friends and partners, Xi said bilateral relations have witnessed great progress over the past three decades, especially since the establishment of a strategic partnership in October 2016.
China attaches great importance to the development of bilateral ties, Xi added.
In his message, Vazquez said bilateral relations between Uruguay and China have witnessed remarkable achievements in recent years. The two sides will work together to push forward bilateral ties to a new high. Uruguay supports the Belt and Road Initiative and looks forward to taking part as early as possible.
(CNN) – The drowning of actress Natalie Wood has long been one of Hollywood’s great mysteries but authorities say they are now investigating her death as “suspicious” after new witnesses came forward… More
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A man has appeared in court charged with forcing a flight to return to Glasgow Airport because of his behaviour.
James McMahon, 37, from Cambuslang was on board the EasyJet flight to Alicante on Hogmanay.
At Paisley Sheriff Court he denied the two charges against him and was released on bail.
Mr McMahon had spent two nights in police custody following his arrest on 31 December.
He denies being drunk on the flight, in beach of Sections 60 and 61 of the Civil Aviation Act 1982 and Articles 242(1) and 265(7) of The Air Navigation Order 2016.
He also denies "interfering with the performance by a member of the crew of the aircraft" by repeatedly shouting and swearing and refusing "to desist or moderate [his] behaviour... whereby said aircraft required to return to Glasgow airport".
Mr McMahon is expected to go on trial in April.
A little pony in southwest Florida apparently wanted to be a wild horse, as it galloped down a highway far from home last week.
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(WLNS) – Kids are heading back to school and that means it’s time to stock up supplies they’ll need in the classroom.
Today and tomorrow you can help make sure families in need get materials for their education while also scoring some food for yourself.
When you drop off new school supplies at Chick-fil-A in Lansing or Okemos the restaurant will repay your generosity with a free menu item.
From 6:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. people who donate will get a choice of a Chicken Biscuit or Chick-n-Minis. Between 10:30 a.m. and 10 p.m. donors will get a Chicken Sandwich or Nuggets.
Your donation of supplies will go toward Operation Backpack and be distributed by St. Vincent Catholic Charities.
They’re looking for new backpacks, notebooks and writing utensils.
The promotion runs through 10 p.m. tomorrow.
Gonzalez didn't attempt a field goal but converted all three of his extra-point attempts during Sunday's 27-21 overtime loss to the Packers.
Though the Browns were surprisingly able to move the ball against the Packers, none of Cleveland's drives resulted in a field-goal attempt. Gonzalez has just one attempt over the last two weeks and shouldn't be considered in any fantasy format.
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2017 Pablove Benefit Concert
“A special evening to improve the lives of children with cancer.”
Goran (of The Gufs) with Willy Porter
KT Tunstall, Chris Porterfield, Brett Newski
(AP) – A prominent white nationalist website that promoted a Virginia rally that ended in deadly violence Saturday is losing its internet domain host.
GoDaddy tweeted late Sunday night that it has given the Daily Stormer 24 hours to move its domain to another provider because the site has violated GoDaddy’s terms of service.
GoDaddy spokesman Dan Race tells the New York Daily News that the Daily Stormer violated its terms of service by labeling a woman killed in an attack at the event in Charlottesville “fat” and “childless.” Heather Heyer was killed Saturday when police say a man plowed his car into a group of demonstrators protesting the white nationalist rally.
Shortly after GoDaddy tweeted its decision, the site posted an article claiming it had been hacked and would be shut down.
Also, unaffiliated voters living in the 3rd District who would like to vote in the GOP congressional primary may still do so if they fill out papers at voting centers to officially register as Republican. That is required because the Republican Party has a closed primary that excludes unaffiliated voters or registered Democrats.
Bundy will start Thursday's series finale against the Rays, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports.
Bundy was originally scheduled to pitch Wednesday, but the Rays opted to push their entire rotation back by a day following Tuesday's postponement. The young righty will now get an extra day to rest before toeing the rubber against Chris Archer and the Rays.
The Horn of Africa is one of the volatile regions in the continent. Countries in the region have never cooperated for mutual benefit in the old days.
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The Federal Government remained committed to winning the war against insurgency, the Minister of Defence, Malam Muneer Dan-Ali, has assured.
‎The Minister gave the assurance on Monday in Kano while briefing newsmen.
He said the military was determined to overcome security challenges confronting the nation, especially in the North-East where the Boko Haram terrorist group had renewed suicide bombings.‎
‎He said that in its efforts to end the spate of bombings in the town, the military had undertaken search of residential houses in Maiduguri Township to fish out the hideouts of the insurgents. ‎
He said that the security agencies were collaborating with each other to tackle the security challenges facing the nation.
‎The minister said he was in Kano to commission the Kano/Jigawa zonal office of the military health services.
According to him, the commissioning of the office will go a long way to address the health needs of serving military men ‎and retirees.
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HENRICO COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Authorities have arrested and charged a man after a stabbing in Henrico on Saturday.
Henrico police responded to the 700 block on N. Laburnum Avenue for an assault. The victim of the assault told police he got into an argument with the suspect, 23-year-old Jasmone Kausvas Smith.
During the argument, police say Smith stabbed the victim in the chest. His injury was considered non-life-threatening.
Smith was charged with malicious wounding.
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[India] Apr 24 (ANI): 'Congress will come back to power', said Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who addressed a political rally in Badami, while campaigning for the state legislative assembly election.
"I have come here as the Chief Minister candidate and Congress will come back to power. There is no doubt about it. I will put Badami in the first place in the development of the state," said the Karnataka CM.
Earlier today he filed his nomination from Badami constituency.
Further in his speech, he said that it is only after the request made to him by the local leaders, he decided to contest from Badami.
"I decided to contest from Badami when local leaders requested me. They told me 'you needn't come here for campaigning, we'll do the rest'. I filed nomination (for Badami) on their request and party high command's directions," he added. Karnataka will go to polls on May 12 to elect representatives to the 225-member state assembly. The results will be out on May 15. (ANI)
What's behind Illinois decreasing population?
According to John Jackson at the Paul Simon Public Policy institute, there are multiple reasons people are leaving the state.
Illinois's population dropped by more than 33,000 people over the last year.
Jackson says past surveys show weather is a reason people give for moving away from Illinois.
He also says younger people are leaving rural areas to find better job opportunities.
“The whole issue of jobs and economic development is clearly high on peoples list of why they go elsewhere,” said Jackson. “The rural areas are rapidly losing population, and they are losing population to the urban areas and the suburban areas.”
The latest Unemployment numbers in Illinois show it remained unchanged last month, and while the rate has dropped nearly a full percent in the last year Illinois' unemployment rate is still nearly a full point higher than the national average.
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FORT COLLINS, Colo. — Colorado State has placed basketball coach Larry Eustachy on administrative leave while the school looks into the "climate of the program."
Athletic director Joe Parker says in a statement that assistant Steve Barnes will coach Saturday's game against Nevada and "until the assessment is complete."
Parker says the university is proceeding "as expeditiously as possible, understanding the importance of a thorough and fair process." He adds that "no conclusions have been made."
On Wednesday, Parker said the school was evaluating the team but offered no details. Eustachy coached that night.
In Las Vegas, anything is usually possible. That’s what gives Southern Nevada its charm. In Virtual Reality, anything IS possible. Now, from on board a tour bus, passengers journey through the pits of hell to become tangled up with demons, darkness, and creepy crawlies.
VR Terror Tours is the company behind this latest attraction and is the backdrop of First Friday in May (it will be at June’s First Friday too) to start attracting crowds and bookings.
Here comes the cool part. The bus is perfectly capable sitting still while allowing you to feel like you’re in motion. However, it has clearance to drive around Southern Nevada while passengers are partaking in their virtual tour. Each seat on the bus is equipped with masks.
VR Terror Tours doesn’t plan on braking with tour buses. The company is putting the pedal on limousines next to make rides in that mode of transportation even more interesting.
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"American Vandal" leads the pack. Tyler Golden/Netflix
Netflix has shared a list of the TV shows that viewers binge-watched the most on its platform in 2017.
Led by the true-crime satire "American Vandal," Netflix listed the 10 series that were most popular for binge-watching (defined as watching more than two hours per day).
The streaming service looked at the average daily viewing hours per user between November 2016 and November 2017. The resulting list of shows includes several sci-fi series and a few unexpected titles.
Here are the top 10 most binge-watched shows on Netflix in 2017:
After hearing much input Tuesday, the Fremont County Board of Commissioners agreed to take no action regarding a request by the Canon City Area Recreation and Park District for a letter of support for a grant application and $50,000 in matching funds from the 2018 budget. The district is in the process of submitting a concept paper to Great Outdoors Colorado for a connect initiative grant to construct the Arkansas Riverwalk Trail extension project.
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The mother of a 12-year-old girl battling injuries from an area bus crash is asking for prayers. (Provided)
The mother of a 12-year-old girl battling injuries from an area bus crash is asking for prayers.
Earlier Tuesday, FOX19 NOW reported that Aniya McBride was in a coma at Cincinnati Children's Hospital. McBride's mother tells us the girl is stable but has broken bones and sustained critical injuries in the crash.
Authorities say charges are still pending against Robert Jett, Jr., the man believed to have caused the multi-vehicle incident.
The mother said right now the family needs prayers. McBride's mother and her family were by her side Tuesday.
If you'd like to support the family's medical expenses, click or tap here. It's unclear when the girl will be well enough to leave the hospital.
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In the hopes of bringing the family back together, Marge decides to force everybody to surrender their electronic devices and visit a book store.
Shares of Weatherford International PLC have earned a consensus rating of "Buy" from the thirty-six research firms that are covering the company. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, ten have assigned a hold rating and twenty-three have assigned a buy rating to the company.
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HONOLULU — The parents of a U.S. Navy sailor who’s been missing since Sunday got a text from his phone Tuesday, saying, “I’m alive and I love you,” reports CBS Honolulu affiliate KGMB-TV.
That’s according to Naval Criminal Investigative Service, which also said he still hasn’t been found.
Shaun Palmer, based out of Marine Corps Base Hawaii, failed to report for duty Sunday.
His mother said he was last seen outside a bar in Waikiki following an apparent altercation.
The military filed a missing persons report with the Honolulu Police Department, but police said there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding his disappearance.
Palmer is a hospital corpsman assigned to 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment at Marine Corps Base Hawaii.
East Main Band delivers energetic '60s and '70s rock, along with a few choice favorites, and solid lead vocals and harmonies. Formed on New Year's Eve in 2007, the Ashland band's original lineup was Mike Gardiner on keys and harmonica, Dave Bernard on rhythm and slide guitar, Larry Addington on lead guitar and Mike Dadaos on drums and accordion.
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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady took the field on Saturday to get photos with his family and friends ahead of Super Bowl LII. He and his wife, Gisele, posted photos from the field.
Brady’s photo had his crew, which included his kids, his father and his mother. Gisele’s photo was of just her and Brady.
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Nearly a year after Prince was found unconscious in his Paisley Park home, search warrants from the investigation into his death have been newly unsealed.
The documents, filed April, May, June and September of last year, provide greater insight into the days leading up to the star's accidental opioid overdose, including medications he was in possession of without prescriptions. Per the unsealed affidavits, pills were discovered within the compound, particularly in places that the late star would frequent, like his bedroom and laundry room. According to the documents, many pills were found stored in bottles for other medications, and in some instances, were kept in vitamin bottles.
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About Dementia friendly walks
For people experiencing early-stages of dementia, regular walking helps to slow down deterioration. Over the next two years Groundwork plan to develop walking activities and groups to give people living with dementia, their carers and family the opportunity to explore the outdoors, stay active and socialise in a supportive and structured environment. Sessions will be developed with those that attend to meet their needs and aspirations and offer a chance to exercise the mind and body on a regular basis alongside new friends. Each week the walks will be designed to include environmental activities such as butterfly counts and tree planting to encourage participants to enjoy the benefits of exercise for their physical and mental health.
Image caption Police are treating the fire as suspicious and a murder investigation is under way
Three children have died in a house fire in Salford, while a three-year-old is said to be in a critical condition.
A 14-year-old girl was declared dead at the scene, Greater Manchester Police said, while an 8-year-old boy and girl, 7, subsequently died in hospital.
The four children and two other people were taken to hospital after the blaze broke out at the mid-terraced house in Worsley, at about 05:00 GMT.
The 35-year-old mother of the children is in a serious condition in hospital.
Greater Manchester Police said it was treating the house fire as suspicious and a murder investigation was under way.
The mother is heavily sedated and does not yet know her children are dead, a spokesperson added.
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The parents of sick toddler Alfie Evans cannot take him to Italy for treatment, a judge has said.
Tom Evans and Kate James took legal action after the High Court ruled Alder Hey Children's Hospital in Liverpool could end his care.
They have lost a series of legal challenges and the 23-month old's life support was withdrawn on Monday.
Mr Justice Hayden said: "This represents the final chapter in the case of this extraordinary little boy."
Mr Evans and Ms James had hoped he could be taken to the Bambino Gesu Hospital in Rome, which has links to the Vatican, where his care could continue.
Alfie has been in Alder Hey since December 2016 with a rare undiagnosed degenerative neurological condition.
Authorities in Ohio are interviewing victims to identify suspects in connection with the shooting of a Columbus club that left nine wounded early Sunday. An argument sparked gunfire at the J&R Party Hall on Cleveland Avenue where five women and four men were shot shortly after 3:00 a.m., police said.
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April 28 Caesars Entertainment Corp-
* Caesars Entertainment-co's unit entered into an incremental assumption agreement and amendment no. 1 that amends first lien credit agreement, dated may 8, 2014
* Caesars Entertainment -among other things, amendment provides for increase of cgph's existing term loan facility by $175 million to about $1.3 billion
* Caesars Entertainment- amendment provides proceeds of $175 million increase of term facility will be held in escrow until receipt of all required regulatory approvals
* Caesars Entertainment- amendment reduces interest rate margins applicable to term facility, unit's existing $150 million revolving credit facility-sec filing
* Caesars Entertainment- if approvals not obtained by july 26, 2017, $175 million of proceeds to be repaid,cromwell's property specific term loan remain outstanding Source text: (bit.ly/2pdGiox) Further company coverage:
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas will be without leading scorer Andrew Jones for several games because of a fracture in his right wrist.
Jones was injured in late the second half of last week's win at VCU. The guard is averaging 15.3 points this season for the Longhorns (6-2).
Jones flirted with leaving for the NBA after his freshman season but chose to return for his sophomore year. Coach Shaka Smart on Monday wouldn't put a timetable on Jones' return, but the injury is not expected to be season-ending.
Texas hosts Michigan (8-3) Tuesday night.
NEW YORK — A frenzied search for clues in the case of four bombings in Austin, Texas, has authorities pleading for whoever's behind the blasts to talk to them.
The police chief's direct appeal, complete with promises to listen to the bomber and try to understand the reasons, reflects the stubborn progress of the investigation in which there's no known motivation. It may also represent a ploy to coax a response that could give clues or help police prepare for what might come next.
New life could be coming to an old building in downtown Bay St. Louis. The hope is that the renovation will attract even more people to the area.
Essex County Country Club rests in West Orange, New Jersey, among the wondrous hills above the New York City delta. It is part of 36 holes that were designed by Charles “Steamshovel” Banks. Banks was an English teacher at Hotchkiss School in Connecticut. While observing Seth Raynor build the 9-hole course at the school, Banks made a mid-life career change and began to dig notoriously-deep bunkers along the courses he built. Essex County sold 18 holes of Banks’ holes to Essex County, and they remain as the Francis Byrne golf course.
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Algal blooms are affected by things like temperature and nutrients introduced into the ocean from industrial and agricultural runoff. And as climate change ramps up, these blooms stand to get a lot bigger. Warmer temperatures will boost growth and likely push it farther north while more storms and heavier rainfall wash more of those nutrients -- like nitrogen -- into rivers and streams.
So far, the Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito, California has taken in 70 sea lions since the beginning of July. That's how many the center took in during the entirety of 2016. "August and September are peak times for us as well," said Field, so it's likely more animals will be affected. "[It's] more pronounced than we've seen in the past few years," a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration spokesperson told the Associated Press. And the bad news isn't limited to sea lions. They eat a lot of the same seafood we do. "So if they are getting these seizures and these gastro issues, we can as well," Field said.
The Graduate English Society will host a panel discussion of your options after graduation. Panelists will talk about their experiences with internships, working in industry jobs, and pursuing graduate degrees. All English majors and prospective majors are welcome to attend. The panel discussion will be followed by a document workshop, so bring your resumes, CVs, and other application materials.
This announcement is represented by a registered student organization.
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Citation: Harrison, Jordan M.; et al. "Trends in Prescription Pain Medication Use by Race/Ethnicity Among US Adults with Noncancer Pain, 2000-2015." American Journal of Public Health, 2018. DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2018.304349.
The Castries Constituencies Council has lauded the efforts of a female police officer who swiftly apprehended a chain snatcher who robbed a cruise passenger in Castries on Monday.
There has been an apparent uptick in strong armed robberies in the capital.
The authorities have given assurances that security is being heightened to protect visitors and citizens.
As we celebrate National Barbecue Week B&Q has issued tips that include using a Blooma Charcoal Starter.
The ventilation holes help to reduce the time it takes for the coals to heat up and be ready for cooking. But it’s sales of garden furniture and accessories that are booming.
Argos has seen 154 per cent more hot-tubs sold this year and online searches for garden chairs are up 60 per cent on last year. Gazebos, awnings and marquees are much sought after.
Social media “garden boasting” is also expected to push up sales of fairy lights and lanterns for trees as glow-in-thedark gardens become a must-have.
Jackfruit is often used as a vegan meat substitute. TheDeliciousLife / Flickr
If you live in the US, you've likely stuck to some of the more common fruits like bananas, apples, and strawberries. But around the world, there are a wealth of delicious fruits that may not be as commonly-stocked in the states. These fruits may even become a new favorite and can add some health benefits to your diet.
Here are 12 fruits that are not common in the US, but that you should try immediately.
× Man in serious condition after being found shot at gas station
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – A man was found shot at an Indianapolis gas station Monday morning.
The man was found with gunshot wounds at 34th and Emerson around 11:30 a.m. The man told police he was shot in the back in the 4000 block of East 34th Street; the exit wound went through his chest. Police said someone drove him to the gas station after he was hit.
The victim was taken to Eskenazi Hospital in serious condition, police said. His injuries weren’t considered life-threatening.
Police said the shooting victim has an open warrant in a methamphetamine case.
LONDON Volatility gauges for a number of central and eastern Europe's main currencies spiked to their highest since last June's Brexit vote on Monday, as traders took out insurance bets ahead of France's upcoming elections.
One-month options for the Czech crown and Hungarian forint versus the dollar both jumped to their highest since the UK referendum, while the equivalent for Poland's zloty matched a level last seen in November which was also the highest since the Brexit vote.
The final round of French elections is set to take place on May 7 with markets nervous about right-wing candidate Marine Le Pen's anti-euro campaign promises.
Last week's move by the Czech central bank to remove its cap on the crown versus the euro has also made it more volatile.
(Reporting by Marc Jones, editing by Karin Strohecker)
Photo: RDOS The subdivision's site plan
A public information session is being held Thursday evening at the Naramata Centre about a 68-lot subdivision proposed for the Arawana Bench Lands.
The MMM Group is looking to develop the property adjacent to Arawana Creek into lots that average 1,500 square metres, including 12 lots for duplexes.
The developer says feedback gathered from residential buyers in Naramata has shown a excess of high priced homes on large lots.
“Our strategy to increase the residential density on this site will significantly reduce the sales price of the lots and therefore allow for wider socioeconomic and age group access,” the groups rational to the RDOS states.
MMM Group says an economic benefit study for the proposed neighbourhood in 2006 documented $295M in capital investments for housing and community development.
The information session runs from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Naramata Centre at 3375 3rd Street.
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The Chillicothe Police Department reports the arrest of a Chillicothe man charged with three felony counts of stealing a firearm, explosive weapon, or ammonium nitrate and one felony count of stealing of $750 or more.
Eighteen-year-old Levi Terrell was arrested Sunday as the result of a covert operation in the area where criminal activity was taking place.
The department reports he was recorded committing criminal acts and officers later arrived at Terrell’s residence with a search warrant.
The Chillicothe S.P.I.D.E.R. Team and officers gained entry into the residence after he barricaded himself inside.
Bond for Terrell is $25,000 cash.
In the past three weeks, Chillicothe police had responded to and taken multiple stolen property reports, in which items were removed from what was believed to be unlocked motor vehicles.
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An audiologist has been charged with committing lewd acts on two girls, ages 12 and 14, at the Universal Studios Hollywood theme park.
Hershel Korngut, 34, faces two felony counts of lewd act upon a child, one felony count of possession of child or youth pornography and one misdemeanor count each of indecent exposure and sexual battery, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office.
Korngut allegedly exposed and rubbed himself against the unwitting victims on Jan. 1, prosecutors said.
Korngut was an audiologist at a facility in Tarzana and a mentor at a youth organization in Los Angeles.
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WASHINGTON, Aug 11 (Reuters) - President Trump will call on Monday for his chief trade adviser to investigate China's intellectual property practices, Politico reported, citing an unnamed administration official.
Trump had been expected to call for a so-called Section 301 investigation under the 1974 Trade Act earlier this month, but action had been postponed as the White House pressed for China's cooperation in reining in North Korea's nuclear program.
Politico said it was not clear how much detail Trump would provide in his announcement, but that administration officials expected U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer to open a section 301 probe. (Reporting by Tim Ahmann; Editing by Clarence Fernandez)
Isaiah Thomas played Game 1 against the Chicago Bulls on Sunday with a heavy heart after his sister, Chyna, died in a car accident the day before, and it appears the Boston Celtics star point guard will keep playing through grief.
Celtics coach Brad Steven told reporters Monday that Thomas will play Game 2 on Tuesday, then travel home to Tacoma, Washington, to attend his sister’s funeral. Stevens added that Thomas plans to return for Game 3 in Chicago on Friday.
#Celtics coach Brad Stevens: Isaiah Thomas plan is to play tomorrow night and go to Tacoma on Wednesday. Expects to play Game 3. — Scott Souza (@Scott_Souza) April 17, 2017
Thomas scored 33 points and added five rebounds and six assists in the Celtics’ 106-102 loss to Chicago on Sunday.
The waiting game is over for the Palm Desert Aztec standout right hand pitcher, Jeremiah Estrada, as he was selected by the Chicago Cubs this afternoon in the 6th round of the 2017 Major League Baseball draft as the 195th overall pick. "They called me on my phone and were like ‘Hey man congrats you're a Cubbie’,” Estrada explained. “I was like ‘thank you, I appreciate it’. He was like ‘are you going to come out here and work out?’ ...
The waiting game is over for the Palm Desert Aztec standout right hand pitcher, Jeremiah Estrada, as he was selected by the Chicago Cubs this afternoon in the 6th round of the 2017 Major League Baseball draft as the 195th overall pick. "They called me on my phone and were like ‘Hey man congrats you're a Cubbie’,” Estrada explained. “I was like ‘thank you, I appreciate it’. He was like ‘are you going to come out here and work out?’ ...
Business Spotlight: Brooks4Books Open for Business: Brooks for Books Check out this story on floridatoday.com: http://on.flatoday.com/2oMXTDY David Brooks, owner of Brooks4Books, buys books, CDs and DVDs at Reninger's Flea & Farmer's Market in Melbourne and then sells them online through various channels like Amazon and eBay. David Brooks, owner of Brooks4Books, buys books, CDs and DVDs at Reninger's Flea & Farmer's Market in Melbourne and then sells them online through various channels like Amazon and eBay.
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The Packers have the vaguest of playoff chances, and a pretty good quarterback who is eligible to play this week.
So Panthers coach Ron Rivera isn’t going to wait on the Packers to start prevaricating and playing mind games.
Via Richard Walker of the Gaston Gazette, Rivera told reporters that he’s working with the assumption they’ll see Aaron Rodgers this week when the 7-6 Packers roll into town.
Rodgers has been practicing and apparently looking good as he comes back from a broken collarbone, but this is the first week he’d be eligible to play.
The Packers haven’t made an official declaration yet, but it seems fairly obvious.
The Panthers have faced Rodgers four times, splitting the games. They beat him in 2008 and 2015, but lost in 2011 and 2014. In those four games, Rodgers has 1,230 yards, 12 touchdowns, two interceptions and a passer rating of 112.1.
So yeah, probably best not to waste any practice time on Brett Hundley.
A woman rescued by police say a Texas couple kidnapped her, bound her in chains, and held her hostage in their home for 12 days with orders to be the wife’s “slave." Time
SAGINAW, MI -- Saginaw police are investigating a shooting that occurred on Sunday, March 18.
Saginaw County 911 paged out an alert about 8:20 a.m. Sunday morning citing that a shooting victim showed up at Covenant HealthCare Hospital.
The victim, a male teen showed up to the hospital with gunshot wounds to the upper chest, arm and hand. However, the wounds could have came from the same bullet, according to police.
Police said the victim was "extremely uncooperative," and the location of the shooting is unknown.
The incident it still under investigation.
KENAI, Alaska (AP) – The Upper Cook Inlet had a scarce sockeye salmon harvest this year, but commercial fishers caught more coho, chum and pink salmon than expected.
The Peninsula Clarion reports (http://bit.ly/2z1Fhm6 ) that a season summary released on Tuesday by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game states the sockeye harvest was the smallest in 10 years, leading to this year’s overall salmon harvest being lower than average.
The summary states fishers brought in about 1.8 million sockeye. Altogether, about 3 million salmon of all species were harvested, which is about 500,000 fewer than the recent 10-year average.
The sockeye run was late, as well, which frontloaded the commercial fishery with most of its sockeye catch for the season before July 20.
Fata Grand Alliance demands separate province, opposes merger with KP
PESHAWAR: Leaders of the Fata Grand Alliance on Thursday demanded a separate province status or independent Agency Council for the Fata region.
Speaking at a news conference, Malik Khan Marjan and others lauded the role of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman and Pakhtunkhwa Milli Awami Party’s chief Mehmood Khan Achakzai for opposing the merger of Fata with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
They said hundreds of tribal people would stage a protest rally on October 14 in front of Governor’s House, Peshawar for a separate Fata province.
The speakers said the government should first rehabilitate and compensate the affected people of tribal areas and those people who were still living in camps.
UBS: Cryptocurrencies like bitcoin are ‘the bubble to end all bubbles’
UBS Wealth Management is skeptical bitcoin can be used as a currency. “The bubble to end all bubbles continues,” UBS Wealth Management global chief economist Paul Donovan wrote in a post Monday. “Cryptocurrencies only have value if accepted as currencies.
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March 28LVenture Group:
* Reported on Tuesday FY revenue 1.7 million euros ($1.84 million) versus pro-forma revenue of 0.9 million euros a year ago
* FY net loss 1.9 million euros versus pro-forma net loss 1.2 million euros a year ago
* Expects total investments of about 12 million euros for the plan period 2017-2020
* Sees revenue of about 5 million euros in 2020
* Sees positive net profit starting from 2018
* Sees dividend pay out of 50 pct of profit starting from 2019
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During the opening ceremony of Multan’s Metro Bus Project, the Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif said that 60 million dollars that belonged to the people of Pakistan were taken to Switzerland by Asif Ali Zardari as a bribe.
I would like to question why his elder brother, Nawaz Sharif, has not taken any action to recover that money as the Prime Minister of the country? Why did they both invite a corrupt former President for a grand dinner at their residence in Raiwind? It seems that the brothers have forgotten all the promises of recovering looted wealth made during the time before the elections.
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YPSILANTI, Mich. — Elijah Minnie scored 16 of his 22 points in a close first half and Eastern Michigan used a big run in the second half to roll to a 58-41 win over Ball State on Saturday.
Minnie’s layup gave the Eagles (13-10, 4-6 Mid-American) a 27-26 halftime lead. James Thompson IV scored the first five points on a 15-0 run and Minnie had six points, making it 56-36 with just over five minutes remaining. Ball State missed six shots and had three turnovers in a drought that last almost seven minutes.
Thompson and Tim Bond both had nine of their 11 points in the second half with Thompson also grabbing 14 rebounds. Bond had seven rebounds, four blocks, three steals and three assists.
Eastern Michigan shot 53 per cent and held Ball State to 27 per cent, blocking 13 shots.
Trey Moses had 17 points for Ball State (14-9, 5-5).
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SAN ANTONIO - A man was arrested and is facing charges for allegedly exposing himself and assaulting a young boy at a Northeast Side movie theater.
Christopher Branum, 22, is charged with aggravated sexual assault of a child.
The incident happened about a week and a half ago at the Rialto movie theater.
A 7-year-old boy told his mother that Branum sexually assaulted him while in the restroom of the Rialto movie theater about a week and a half ago, an arrest affidavit said.
When officers arrived to the theater, the boy pointed out Branum and told them what had happened, authorities said.
Surveillance video placed the suspect and the boy in the restroom at the same time.
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BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Two county commissioners from central Montana are charged with making a false police report after alleging a resident assaulted one of them.
The Billings Gazette reports Musselshell County Commissioners Robert Goffena and Thomas Berry each face a misdemeanor charge.
Prosecutors say Berry called 911 on Feb. 5 to report Goffena had been shoved by Troy Evans of Roundup at the courthouse.
However, witnesses told investigators that Goffena pushed Evans as he tried to follow them into their chambers. Court records say video shows Goffena pushing Evans away from the door.
Evans said he had been following the men because he believed their presence together constituted a quorum of the three-member commission and was therefore a public meeting.
Berry says he plans to plead not guilty. Goffena did not immediately return a phone call seeking comment.
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THE rivalry between Leeds Rhinos and Castleford Tigers will be just as passionate on the pitch as it will be in the stands of Old Trafford where the crowd will comfortably exceed the number of unfortunate souls at Wembley to witness England qualify for football’s World Cup.
Two proud rugby communities from Yorkshire going head-to-head for the Grand Final, it is undoubtedly the biggest game in Castleford’s 91-year history while Leeds – serial winners of their sport’s showcase event – have high standards and expectations of thier own to meet.
And then there’s the human stories – Castleford’s talisman Luke Gale, this year’s Man of Steel, leading the charge three weeks after having his appendix removed or Rob Burrow, the smallest man in the sport, playing his final game for Leeds Rhinos before hanging up his boots.
Thankfully this is one final where Yorkshire can’t lose, not least because of the values that both clubs hold dear on and off the field.
NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump is back in the New York skyscraper that bears his name as the furor over his reaction to race-fueled clashes in Charlottesville, Virginia, over the weekend shows few signs of dying down.
Protesters on Manhattan’s Fifth Avenue tried to spoil Trump’s homecoming Monday night with signs bearing messages like “stop the hate, stop the lies” and chanting “shame, shame, shame” and “not my president!”
After two days of public equivocation and internal White House debate, the president condemned white supremacist groups by name on Monday, declaring “racism is evil”.
In his initial remarks on the violence Saturday, Trump did not single out the groups and instead bemoaned violence on “many sides.” Those remarks prompted stern criticism from fellow Republicans as well as Democrats.
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Travis Air Force Base in Fairfield, Ca., is responding to a “real world security incident” Wednesday afternoon, according to the military base’s Facebook page.
The base says the current security incident is not related to the scheduled security incident drills being conducted June 14 and 15. The situation on base was not immediately known.
Those on base are told "shelter in place" and to lock doors and windows.
In another sign of how the Labour right still has influence, the left has failed to win the deputy leader of the Welsh Labour Party.
This is despite its candidate Julie Morgan winning almost two thirds of the members’ votes.
The result was announced before Carwyn Jones revealed he would stand down as first minister later this year.
Labour’s electoral college gives equal weight to the members, the affiliates (mostly trade unions), and MPs and Assembly members. Just 58 politicians had a third of the vote. Morgan took more than 65 percent of the members’ vote, but her opponent Carolyn Harris won both the MPs and AMs section, and the affiliates section.
Harris took 51.5 percent of the vote overall.
After the result Momentum chair Jon Lansman tweeted, “The process was a travesty of democracy and insults the people of Wales. The Welsh exec deliberately chose to limit members’ say to a third.
“They knew what they were doing. It’s called gerrymandering.”
“To the criminals who think that they could hide behind the cloak of anonymity provided by the internet to perpetrate fraud, we want to send a deterrent message that crime does not pay,” he said.
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The Purchasing Managers' Index rose to 54.3 in December from a 25-month low of 50.2 in October. The reading suggested the strongest growth since July 2015. Economists had forecast the index to climb to 51.4.
This score reflected faster increases in output, new orders and employment and renewed growth of exports.
Meanwhile the weak zloty, combined with higher metals and oil prices, brought about a surge in inflationary pressures during the month, survey showed.
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A worker on Monday morning, March 19, swung a pickax to loosen gravel in the back of a dump truck that fell along with the Imperial Road Bridge in Port Bruce on Friday, Feb. 23. Emptying the truck of its load took the rest of Monday to complete, with the truck expected to be lifted by crane to dry land sometime Tuesday. However, the Ontario Ministry of Labour intervened Monday, and is now requiring a detailed plan for the removal of the truck itself before the project can proceed. Elgin County Warden David Marr said he expected the work to be held up at least one day.
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang urged Washington on Tuesday to “act rationally” and avoid disrupting trade over steel, technology, and other disputes. Keqiang also promised that Beijing will “open even wider” to imports and investment, AP reports. “No one will emerge a winner from a trade war,” said Li, the No. 2 Chinese leader. However, the premier made no mention of a possible Chinese response in the event US President Donald Trump raises import barriers over trade complaints against Beijing. Other officials say President Xi Jinping’s government is ready to act.
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TORONTO -- North American stock markets were surging this morning in a broad advance across most sectors to start the week.
The S&P/TSX composite index was up 120.35 points to 15,153.73, after 90 minutes of trading.
In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 154.13 points to 22,012.45. The S&P 500 index was up 25.93 points to 2,467.25 and the Nasdaq composite index was up 78.78 points to 6,335.34.
The Canadian dollar was trading at 78.76 cents US, down from an average price of 78.83 cents US on Friday.
The September crude contract was up 26 cents to US$49.08 per barrel and the September natural gas contract was down four cents to US$2.94 per mmBTU.
The December gold contract was down US$6.30 to US$1,281.40 an ounce and the September copper contract was down a penny to US$2.91 a pound.
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The Zamfara police command has issued a two weeks ultimatum to bandits, unlawful groups and individuals in possession of fire arms in the state, to surrender them.
The ultimatum is contained in a statement issued to newsmen in Gusau on Saturday by the command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Muhammad Shehu.
“The ultimatum will commence from today,Saturday, 3rd February, 2018; therefore the outlawed groups, especially herders, farmers, yansakai, repentant bandits, vigilante and militia groups, which activities are not in conformity with the laws of the land, should abide by this directives,” it said.
The command said upon expiry of the ultimatum, the ongoing mop-up of small and light weapons would be intensified, warning that any person or group arrested in possession of firearms would face the wrath of the law.
The command therefore urged members of the public to cooperate with it and utilise its Complaints boxes in sharing the useful Information.
The 2018 season gets underway this weekend with the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne and all eyes will be on world champion Hamilton and Mercedes to see if their dominance can be disturbed.
But there are a few interesting battles further back in the grid, with Hamilton anticipating that Haas - in just their third season in F1 - can force their way up into the middle of the pack.
Haas have finished 8th in the Constructors’ Championship in the past two seasons having only entered the sport in 2016.
The North Carolina-based team fared well in pre-season testing earlier this month, going fifth fastest of the 10 teams. But they have not beaten their fifth-placed finish in Bahrain two years ago.
And while testing times are notoriously unreliable, Mercedes believe Haas’ numbers indicate that the Ferrari-powered outfit will be a greater threat this year through Romain Grosjean and Kevin Magnussen.
DENVER — A man has been arrested in connection to a fatal hit-and-run crash involving a pedestrian last week, the Denver Police Department said Wednesday.
Isaac Paz, 22, for the crash that killed 59-year-old Victor Barela near West Evans Avenue and South Bryant Street in southwest Denver about 12:45 a.m. Friday.
The Colorado Bureau of investigation issued a Medina Alert for a 2001 red Chevrolet sedan.
Paz is being held for investigation of duty in an accident involving death, driving without a valid driver’s license and driving without proof of insurance.
He is scheduled to make his first court appearance on Wednesday afternoon.
The Three Lions secured their place in the World Cup quarter-finals last night after a tense penalty shoot-out against Colombia.
Gareth Southgate’s team will now take on the Swedes after they knocked Switzerland out in their final 16 game.
And England fans have promised to boycott the famous Swedish furniture store IKEA if their team lose.
One wrote wrote on Twitter: “YOU LOT THINK ITS A JOKE IF ENGLAND LOSE AGAINST SWEDEN IM GOING TO IKEA AND UNSCREWING ALL THE SHOW CABINETS AND BEDS [sic].”
Another said: “If Sweden beat us Saturday I’ll never go to ikea again. I’d urge my fellow countrymen to do the same.”
With all the problems at Amakhosi at the moment, the club failing in another trophy attempt... Itu Khune has a message for the fans
And, that is that he's not as fat as you think he looks on television. True story?
See for yourself from the photo Khune himself wants you to judge. The Bafana Bafana keeper is not just taking his shirt off for you, but he's also doing some serious work in the garden.
That ought to shed a few pounds that he doesn't have, because he only looks big on TV?
As for his team, Chiefs, they were knocked out by SuperSport United in the MTN8 quarter-final. Time to focus on the PSL.
DEAL DONE: Atlético Madrid captain Gabi has joined Qatari side Al Sadd, where he will link up with former Barcelona great Xavi Hernandez. (Source: @atletienglish) pic.twitter.com/Gi2F6woY2b
Luck (right shoulder) took snaps and executed hand-offs during Tuesday's minicamp practice, Andrew Walker of the Colts' official site reports.
Luck did not throw Tuesday, but his presence on the field and participation in limited activities nonetheless represents progress. GM Chris Ballard previously stated that the Colts' franchise QB will be eased along as he continues to work on "finishing up (the) strength part" of his rehab work. While there's not a firm timetable laid out for when Luck might move to working full-go, ESPN's Mike Wells relays that the team's decision to trade out of the No. 3 slot in the upcoming NFL draft bodes well for the organization's comfort level regarding where Luck is at at this stage. "We traded the third pick in the draft to move back to six," Ballard said last Friday. "I think that said we're pretty confident in where (Luck) is at."
Wichita police are investigating a fatal shooting at a bar.
Police say a 27-year-old man was shot to death around 2 a.m. on Sunday at Deuces Bar. The victim’s name has not been released. Police say he was shot multiple times.
Witnesses told police that the shooting happened after a disturbance involving several people. No arrests have been made.
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An undercover investigation by Channel 4 News (UK) reveals how Cambridge Analytica secretly campaigns in elections across the world. Bosses were filmed talking about using bribes, ex-spies, fake IDs and sex workers.
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What you need to know about Facebook's data debacle
What happens to the data you post on Facebook? And who's responsible for how those personal details are used?
Facebook is under intense pressure to answer these questions — and more — after it admitted that a company linked to President Donald Trump's campaign had accessed and improperly stored a huge trove of its user data.
The controversy erupted as UK media and The New York Times reported that data analysis firm Cambridge Analytica tried to influence how Americans voted using information gleaned from millions of Facebook profiles.
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Stamford recorded a 4.2 percent unemployment rate in 2016, the lowest rate among Connecticut's five most-populous cities. Stamford recorded a 4.2 percent unemployment rate in 2016, the lowest rate among Connecticut's five most-populous cities.
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Jackson (ankle) will not play in Monday's game against the Kings, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic Detroit reports.
Coach Stan Van Gundy indicated on Sunday that Jackson could return this week, but it won't be for Monday's contest in Sacramento. The point guard completed full-court 4-on-4 work in Sunday's practice, so a return is certainly on the horizon, but Jackson will likely need to put in a full 5-on-5 practice before being cleared to play again. The Pistons play against Tuesday in Phoenix, so chances are Jackson won't be set to return for that outing either. As a result, the earliest Jackson will likely be able to return will be Thursday in Houston.
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People in the Banff area are being advised to use caution around riverbanks after a flood watch was issued for the town on Tuesday.
A flood watch is in effect for the Bow River upstream of Banff and includes the townsite.
A high streamflow advisory has also been issued for the Bow River upstream of Cochrane to the Town of Banff.
Officials say rain and snow at higher elevations combined with higher than average water levels may cause some flooding in low-lying areas over the next few days.
Widespread flooding is not likely and water levels in the river near Banff are expected to peak by about midnight on Wednesday.
Trails in the Town of Banff are still open but people are being advised to take care around riverbanks.
Officials are monitoring the situation and will provide updates on the Town of Banff’s website.
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The grass snake is a non-venomous snake which mostly feeds on amphibians
The man from the Austrian town of Attnang-Puchheim, who asked not to be named, discovered the snake when he looked under the bonnet.
He immediately called the local fire brigade asking them to come to his aid.
Fire brigade chief Thomas Kapeller said: "The bonnet was already open when we arrived.
"With snake pliers the reptile was caught from the vehicle."
It took the firemen half an hour to get the snake out of the engine compartment.
It turned out that the snake was a grass snake (Natrix natrix) measuring just over three feet long.
During the coming weeks, WhatsApp will ask users to accept new terms of service and European users will have to confirm that they're at least 16 years of age. Those not living in Europe will still be held to the current standard, which requires users to be no younger than 13 years old. WhatsApp hasn't said how it will be verifying users are reporting their real age.
Facebook, which owns WhatsApp, has been announcing GDPR-related changes across its platforms including Instagram, Oculus and Facebook itself. In a blog post, WhatsApp also said that users around the world will soon be able to download all of the data the messaging service collects.
Freelance journalist Austin Tice went missing in Syria while working for McClatchy in 2012. Fort Worth Star-Telegram Fort Worth Star-Telegram file photo
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That’s what Tyler Johnson saw quite often when he let it fly this past week, as he led the HEAT with 22.5 points per game on an unreal 89.1 effective field goal percentage over the past two contests.
As a whole, Johnson got to his comfort zones on the floor and utilized screens well to obtain clean looks. While he knocked down some mid-range jumpers in the pick-and-roll and took advantage of screen-handoffs, catch-and-shoot treys were also prevalent throughout the week.
Long story short, Johnson had it all going on. After hitting a career-high five treys against the Spurs for his season-high 25 points on 9-of-12 shooting, the Fresno State product followed that up with 20 points on 8-of-11 shooting versus the Nets on Saturday.
Check out TJ’s highlights from both games in the video below:
New Delhi: The Supreme Court today directed Bihar’s Siwan jail to shift Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) strongman Mohammad Shahabuddin to Tihar Central Jail for a free and fair trial.
The SC bench comprised of Justice Dipak Misra and Justice Amitava Roy said that its order be communicated to the Bihar Home Secretary forthwith.
The apex court also directed that no special privileges be extended to Shahabuddin in the course of his shifting.
The order was pronounced by Justice Misra on a plea filed by Asha Ranjan, wife of slain journalist Rajdeo Ranjan.
The apex court asked the Patna High Court to decide in four months some of the matters relating to the cases against Shahabuddin pending before it.
Warriors forward Andre Iguodala will not play in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, the team announced. He will be re-evaluated for Game 2
Iguodala missed the last four games of the Western Conference finals after suffering a left lateral leg contusion and bone bruise during a collision with the Rockets's James Harden in Game 3.
Golden State announced that Iguodala is "making progress" but he is still experiencing pain from his bone bruise and inflammation in the nerve surrounding his knee.
Iguodala started 12 of Golden State's first 13 postseason games. He had been the team’s sixth man during the regular season but assumed a larger role in the playoffs when Zaza Pachulia fell out of favor and the Warriors went with a smaller lineup.
Iguodala is averaging 7.9 points and 4.9 rebounds per game in the playoffs.
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UNION, N.J. — Trains are running again on New Jersey Transit’s Raritan Valley Line after a freight train derailment disrupted service over the weekend.
NJ Transit says Raritan Valley riders could face delays of up to 15 minutes in both directions on Monday because of ongoing repairs.
Workers over the weekend removed the cars of a 141-car freight train operated by CSX Transportation that derailed on its way to Selkirk, New York, in Union Township on Friday afternoon.
No one was injured.
The cause of the derailment is under investigation.
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The Romanian chamber choir Madrigal – Marin Constantin has begun a winter holidays tour throughout the country.
The tour will end on December 19. The ensemble will deliver concerts in Caracal, Bacău, Bistrița and Tîrgu Mureș, and two performances in Bucharest, scheduled for December 18 and 19 at the Athenaeum.
The program of the concerts will include well-known international pieces but also traditional Romanian carols.
During the break of the Bucharest concerts, the public will be able to attend a recital of several children choirs from all over the country.
The Madrigal – Marin Constantin choir was established in 1963 by conductor Marin Constantin, who passed away in 2011. The choir delivered over 4,100 concerts in Romania and abroad. Its repertoire encompasses pieces of the European Renaissance, Byzantine music, but also international and Romanian contemporary music.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A resolution supportive of moving President James K. Polk's body for the third time since his death about 170 years ago has failed in the Tennessee House.
The Republican-led chamber voted 49-37 on the resolution Monday. Fifty are needed to pass.
Polk died of cholera in 1849 and was buried in what's now Nashville City Cemetery.
Less than a year later, he was moved to a tomb in the yard of his Nashville mansion, as his will specifies.
After his widow's death in the 1890s, both were buried on the Capitol grounds. The mansion was sold outside the family and demolished in 1901.
Supporters of the resolution want the tomb moved to what was Polk's father's home in Columbia, 50 miles away.
The resolution could still be revived this year.
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NEW YORK — In slightly more time than it takes to give your clothes a wash and a spin, customers can transform an old Hermès scarf into a new one.
Hermès takes its scarves seriously — from the first silk version in 1837, to the popular 90 x 90 cm variety that for 76 years has been engraved, woven and printed in the Lyon region of France, scarves are not an afterthought. Hermès even has its own name for scarves — carré.
Former Representative Dennis Kucinich (D-Ohio) appeared on Fox News to discuss Gen. Michael Flynn resignation and the larger more dangerous issue of a rogue intelligence community undermining the U.S. presidency and operating on behalf of a deep state construct of subversive government.
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Kucinich is not alone; multiple voices across the most broad spectrum of politics are now in agreement that what has taken place within a subversive intelligence network, is far more dangerous to our constitutional republic than any political division or disagreement.
The domestic entities hiding within a Deep State construct are acting independently of legal and constitutional parameters in a direct act of sedition against the U.S. government.
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Source says Deputy Director Andrew McCabe, who Trump just fired two days from his retirement, kept detailed "memos" of his interactions with Trump; those "memos" are now in Mueller's possession.
President Donald Trump asked National Security Adviser Michael Flynn to resign because of an “erosion of trust” and not because Flynn broke any laws, White House press secretary Sean Spicer said Tuesday.
Spicer told reporters that Trump was told several weeks ago that Flynn was not truthful in disclosing his pre-inauguration conversations with the Russian ambassador, actions which ultimately led to that "erosion of trust".
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Main Street Collierville’s annual fundraiser Soirée on the Square was held Saturday night at Town Square Park. Local celebrities Kevin and Bethany Paige performed while the Ole Miss vs. Alabama was live streamed at McGinnis Oil. This annual fundraiser, which is co-sponsored by the Town of Collierville, assists Main Street Collierville in hosting many events held on the historic square each year, including Summer Concert Series, Scare on the Square, Date Night, Girls’ Night Out and others. Funding also supports economic revitalization and historic preservation of the downtown square. Participating restaurants included 148 North, Bonefish Grill, Booya’s, Chapultapec, Chick fil a, Frost, George’s BBQ, Gus’ Fried Chicken, Huey’s, Memphis Pizza Café and Brooks Pharm2Fork.
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MADRID, April 28 Spain's Banco Sabadell on Friday posted a 14 percent fall in first-quarter net profit due to higher loan loss provisions.
Spain's fifth largest bank recorded net profit for the first three months of the year of 216 million euros ($235.05 million), above the average of analysts' forecasts in a Reuters poll of 203 million euros.
Sabadell, which makes around a quarter of its profits in Britain after it bought lender TSB in 2015, booked provisions of 511 million euros in the first quarter, compared to 435 million euros in the same period a year ago.
Net interest income, a measure of earnings on loans minus deposit costs, was 962 million euros, down 1.2 percent from a year ago, mirroring pressure on margins experienced by other Spanish banks such as BBVA
Analysts had expected NII to come in at about 954 million euros.
Sabadell said in February it expected a return to profit growth in 2017 after earnings stalled last year. ($1 = 0.9194 euros) (Reporting By Jesús Aguado and Angus Berwick)
Two-car crash reported in Iroquois County
A two-car crash was reported Monday afternoon in Iroquois County.
At 12:49 p.m. a white 2005 Dodge Van was driving east on Iroquois County Road and didn’t yield to a black 2012 Dodge 4-door traveling north on Route 45/53, according to a statement from Illinois State Police.
The Dodge crashed into the van at intersection, ISP said. Both vehicles came to a stop in the northbound ditch.
Both drivers and a passenger were transported to local hospitals with minor injuries, ISP said. The driver of the van was issued a citation for failure to yield at stop intersection.
Families of 9/11 victims are outraged that a climactic scene involving a greedy hedge-funder in the season finale of Showtime’s “Billions” was filmed at the Ground Zero Memorial. The May...
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The Black Hawk aircraft, from US Army base Fort Belvoir crashed into Breton Bay Golf and Country Club, Leonardtown, this afternoon. Three people are believed to have been on board but the extent of their injuries are not yet known. Officials from Fort Belvoir, which is located around 65 miles from the country club, said the UH-60 Black Hawk is from their 12th Aviation Battalion.
TWITTER Golfers and witnesses rushed to help
It went down at 1.50pm local time and one person was rushed from the scene with crash-related injuries, a spokesperson for the base said. Reports earlier suggested one person had died, but the base did not confirm this. Kevin Bowen, who works in the shop of the club in Leonardtown, said the helicopter was “flying kind of low” before it crashed.
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RIVERVIEW, Fla. (AP) - Deputies responding to a call about shots fired in Florida found a man running through a burning house where a woman and two children had been attacked.
A Hillsborough County Sheriff's statement says the woman and a young girl were fatally shot and a young boy was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries.
The man, they said, was initially cooperative but turned combative after deputies confronted him.
Deputies first spotted the woman dead outside a neighbor's front door early Monday in Riverview, near Tampa. Then they saw the flames next door, and found the other victims inside. They said the girl was about 9 and appeared to have died of upper-body wounds. The boy was about 11.
The sheriff's statement says deputies believe all involved are in custody.
A new study found the BEST and WORST states for working dads.
A new study ranked the states from the best place for working dads to the worst. They used 22 factors, including the length of the average work day and commute, childcare costs, school quality, and men’s overall health.
The 10 best states for working dads are: Connecticut . . . Minnesota . . . Vermont . . . Massachusetts . . . New Jersey . . . Rhode Island . . . Delaware . . . Wisconsin . . . New Hampshire . . . and Utah.
And the bottom 10 are: Mississippi . . . Nevada . . . West Virginia . . . New Mexico . . . Louisiana . . . Alabama . . . Idaho . . . Arkansas . . . Georgia . . . and Arizona.
Illinois came in 14th, while Missouri ranked 31st.
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Now that Taylor Swift has won her trial, she has a message for her supporters -- one of pure gratitude.
First the Shake It Off singer takes a moment to thank everyone who helped her, writing:
"I want to thank Judge William J. Martinez and the jury for their careful consideration, my attorneys Doug Baldridge, Danielle Foley, Jay Schaudies and Katie Wright for fighting for me and anyone who feels silenced by a sexual assault, and especially anyone who offered their support through this four-year ordeal and two year long trial process."
But Taylor didn't stop by making it about herself. She made a point of mentioning all the assault victims who don't have a voice -- and what she would be doing to help change that:
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Randy and Natalie Ockey from utahsadventurefamily.com shared tips for planning a family trip to Yellowstone National Park. To find more travel tips from them go here.
1. Animals: Plan to be at the best spots to find animals and know what times you are most likely to see them.
2. Hiking: There are hundreds of hikes in Yellowstone, and tons of them are family friendly. Getting out of the car is where you will avoid crowds, and see the true beauty of Yellowstone. Our favorites are Trout Lake and Storm Point.
3. Geysers: Yellowstone is famous for Old Faithful, and you don't want to miss that, but there are lots of beautiful spots to see geothermal spots.
4. Waterfalls: You won't believe how many waterfalls you can see in Yellowstone, and most of them are right next to the road.
5. Junior Ranger: There are two different Junior Ranger programs for kids in the park. They do cost a few dollars, but they really help families learn more about this national park.
White House press secretary Sarah Sanders confirmed that Kim Kardashian West will be at the White House, but she wouldn’t provide many more details on her trip.
"She is expected to be here at the White House. I can confirm she’ll be here. We’ll keep you posted on any meetings that take place and what those look like," Sanders said.
On June 9, members of the Henderson Police Department Criminal Investigation Division arrested two people on armed robbery-related charges. Samika Renee Whitfield, 40, 349 Stagecoach Road, Henderson, was charged with three counts of robbery with a dangerous weapon, according to a news release from the Police Department.
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Islamabad High Court Friday re-issued notices to the ministries of petroleum, finance and Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority in a plea challenging recent increase in price of Petroleum products. Hearing the case filed by Peer Mazhar Hussain Shah, a single judge bench Justice Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui sought reply from the ministries till February 12.
He was of the view that if the respondents failed to submit their reply till next date then court would pass an ex-parte decision. The petitioner took the plea that respondents increased fuel prices while international market was decreasing it.—APP
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The Atlanta City Council’s Public Safety and Legal Administration Committee will hold a second work session Friday, June 1 from 10-11:30 a.m. to discuss legislation that would change the requirements for booting vehicles in the city of Atlanta (Legislative Reference No. 18-O-1129).
If approved, the legislation would make several amendments to the city’s code, including lowering the fees charged by booting companies to remove their devices, requiring employees to wear company uniforms, requiring companies to use self-release boots, reducing the response time to remove boots, and creating uniform and adequate signage to be posted on private property where vehicle immobilization devices are used.
The public is invited to attend the work session, which will be held in Committee Room No. 1 on the second floor of Atlanta City Hall, 55 Trinity Avenue, S.W.
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One Air Force wife created a Sniffle Station at the Valdosta Regional Airport for sad goodbyes and happy reunions.
Malaysia has detained a woman holding a Vietnamese travel document in connection with the death of the half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, police said on Wednesday.
The woman, detained on Wednesday morning at the low-cost terminal of the Kuala Lumpur International Airport in the Malaysian capital, was identified on the travel document as Doan Thi Huong, police said in a statement.
The “suspect was positively identified from the CCTV footage at the airport and was alone at the time of arrest,” they added.
South Korea’s spy agency suspects two female North Korean agents assassinated the estranged half-brother of the North Korean leader on Monday, South Korean lawmakers in Seoul have said.
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NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J., April 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) will participate in the 2018 Deutsche Bank 43rd Annual Health Care Conference on Wednesday, May 9th, at The InterContinental Boston. Mathai Mammen, MD, Ph.D., Global Head, Research & Development, Janssen Research and Development will represent the Company in a session scheduled at 9:20 a.m. (Eastern Time).
This webcast will be available to investors and other interested parties by accessing the Johnson & Johnson website at www.investor.jnj.com.
WASHINGTON May 3 The government will announce a new interim boss for the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), a key banking regulator, later this morning, U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said on Wednesday.
Mnuchin also told a conference of community bankers that President Donald Trump had signed off on a nominee to fill the role of vice-chair of supervision at the Federal Reserve.
Mnuchin did not say who the nominee was. Reuters had previously reported that Randal Quarles, who worked as under secretary for domestic finance at the Treasury under President George W. Bush, was a leading candidate for the role. (Reporting by Pete Schroeder. Editing by Carmel Crimmins)
The head tax adopted by the Seattle City Council recently has gotten a lot of headlines, but could Wenatchee adopt something like that to address homelessness or another city need? Mayor Frank Kuntz said they already take into account the size of business as part of getting a business license.
“In terms of that secondary tax, that’s something that we’re not interested in doing.”
Kuntz says even Seattle already had a version of a head tax included in getting a business license and it’s a common practice in other cities as well.
He did say that they are always looking for ways to address city issues. For example the city is using all collected property taxes for road maintenance, but not all large companies pay property tax.
“Yet, their employees and their customers in a lot of instances drive all over our roads and so is there a proper role for those non-property tax paying entities to pay into a system to help pay for roads.”
Kuntz says addressing homelessness is done at a county level.
× 2 armed suspects rob George Webb restaurant on Milwaukee’s south side
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee police are investigating an armed robbery that happened early Tuesday morning, April 18th at the George Webb restaurant near 21st and Mitchell.
According to police, two armed suspects entered the restaurant around 3:15 a.m. and took money.
No one was hurt.
Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
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Industry leaders offer a glimpse of their lives outside of the office--and how these experiences have helped to get them where they are today.
Michel Roux Jr was born in 1960 in Pembury, Kent, where his father Albert Roux was a private chef for the Cazalet family. His earliest food memories are the kitchen smells there of pastry, sugar caramelising and stews. He left school at 16 and, after several apprenticeships, he worked at Alain Chapel’s signature restaurant at Mionay near Lyon, as well as the Elysée Palace. He began running Le Gavroche in 1991, focusing on classic French cooking with a lighter, modern twist. He has co-hosted BBC show Masterchef and, in 2013, he launched his most recent cookbook, ‘The French Kitchen’
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The coaches of NBC’s The Voice have gone country in a new commercial that’s set to air during Sunday’s (2/4) Super Bowl. Serving as a promo for the show’s upcoming 14th season, the clip begins with Blake Shelton singing on a country porch as a pack of Labrador puppies and a Clydesdale horse make their cameos. Shelton’s fellow coaches Adam Levine and Alicia Keys also appear in the new video, with Adam sipping some lemonade and Alicia playing the piano as she sits on a bale of hay. New coach Kelly Clarkson also shows up, walking through a verdant meadow with a comically long fabric train trailing behind her.
The new Super Bowl commercial for The Voice can be seen here:
I think it was. When the Jets took the direction they did last offseason, it virtually guaranteed the two would be back. Bowles and Maccagnan likely would have survived anything other than a 0/2-win season.
The real question is after the year? There's no playoff mandate again, but New York has to take a legitimate step forward. If they win five, six games again ... Bowles is likely gone. If Maccagnan can't find a franchise quarterback ... he's likely gone. This coming season is a big one for the two.
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican President-elect Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador is promising that jobless youths, the elderly and Mexico's business sector will be the biggest beneficiaries of his first year in office.
Lopez Obrador is pledging to pay the salaries of apprentices employed by Mexican companies as part of a $5 billion packages of scholarships and job training.
The once-fiery leftist met with Mexican businessmen on Wednesday and pledged another $2 billion to extend and increase old-age supplementary payments to the elderly nationwide.
Lopez Obrador said the two programs will be the central themes of his first year in office. He said the $7.5 billion package will be paid for by government cost-cutting, "even if we are left without a shirt on our backs."
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Lopez Obrador was elected in a landslide Sunday.
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Senior Bureau Official Donald Y. Yamamoto Travels to Washington and Minnesota
Washington, DC - Senior Bureau Official in the Bureau for African Affairs, Ambassador Donald Y. Yamamoto, is traveling to Washington and Minnesota from March 19–23, to meet with various members of the African diaspora.
His meetings will include a visit to the African Chamber of Commerce of the Pacific Northwest, meetings with African business and immigrant communities, and a tour of Alaffia headquarters to learn more about products made from fair trade shea butter from Togo. Ambassador Yamamoto will discuss the impact of these diaspora communities and their important contributions to the U.S. economy, as well as their work and investments in their countries of origin on the African continent. Throughout these meetings, Ambassador Yamamoto will reiterate continued U.S. support for countering terrorism, advancing peace and security, promoting good governance, and spurring mutually beneficial trade and investment in Africa.
Aug 12 (Gracenote) - Results from the Motorcycling Grand Prix Austria Moto2 Qualification on Saturday 1. Mattia Pasini (Italy) Kalex 1:29.394 2. Franco Morbidelli (Italy) Kalex 1:29.395 3. Alex Marquez (Spain) Kalex 1:29.570 4. Francesco Bagnaia (Italy) Kalex 1:29.581 5. Thomas Luethi (Switzerland) Kalex 1:29.696 6. Fabio Quartararo (France) Kalex 1:29.855 7. Isaac Vinales (Spain) Kalex 1:29.868 8. Miguel Oliveira (Portugal) KTM 1:29.998 9. Xavi Vierge (Spain) Tech 3 1:30.097 10. Sandro Cortese (Germany) Suter 1:30.101
"My hope as an artist is to inspire folks," he says. "By using a toy as art, it makes art more accessible; makes art even more relatable.
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CHANGSHA, China — A well-known climber who has thousands of followers on the social network Weibo died while performing a skyscraper stunt in China, BBC News reports. Wu Yongning, 26, died on Nov. 8 after falling from a 62-story building in the city of Changsha.
Yongning’s death was confirmed by his girlfriend in a social media post this month.
Yongning was known to post dramatic videos of himself perched on top of tall buildings without the use of safety equipment.
According to Chinese media reports, he was participating in a challenge to win a substantial amount of money when he recorded the Weibo video.
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Yongning had martial arts training, and previously took part in some television and film productions.
The act of “rooftopping” has become increasingly popular across the world, according to the BBC.
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said there is no update on the situation of Alexis Sanchez as the Chilean continues to be linked with a move away.
Sanchez is out of contract at the end of 2017-18 and has been linked with French giants Paris Saint-Germain and Premier League rivals Manchester City, but Arsenal insist the 28-year-old will not be sold.
The former Barcelona forward sat out Arsenal's season-opening 4-3 win over Leicester City on Friday due to an abdominal strain.
Asked about Sanchez and whether he could provide an update on the situation, Wenger said: "No.
"He practised well, had a good session for the first time because he had a little muscular strain.
Chelsea must spend, spend, spend!
"He is focused and happy in the dressing room because we won the game."
Sanchez, who scored 30 goals last season, is set to miss Arsenal's trip to Stoke City.
Toronto’s transit commission says a large number of its streetcars will have to be returned to their manufacturer for repairs.
TTC spokesman Brad Ross says 67 of 89 streetcars produced by Bombardier will be sent back to the company because of “inferior frame welds.”
READ MORE: Bombardier shipped unfinished streetcars to make TTC delivery target
He says the defective streetcars pose no threat to safety, and will be returned to Bombardier three or four at a time.
He says all the vehicles will be back in working order by 2022.
READ MORE: Bombardier to fall short on 2017 target for Toronto streetcar deliveries
Ross says Bombardier notified the TTC in fall 2017 that the streetcars would have to be repaired.
He says the transit commission asked Bombardier to develop a program to permanently fix the cars with minimal impact on TTC service.
VIDEO: Part of the TTC’s new streetcar fleet experiencing technical failures
Owned and decorated by Interior Designer Karen Pulaski, designed by Patti Barnett of Barnett Custom Home. This residence went through an extensive remodel including handmade piano finish custom kitchen cabinetry by Zach Elkins. Custom work on walls by Marco Villegas and front door by Louis Sullivan. The family room is highlighted with an 18th century French fire place and Rocky Mountain Hardware throughout the house. Chef’s kitchen with extra-large range with all high- end appliances. Second story which consists of the master suite with 2 large showroom closets and elegant bathroom. 4 En-suite bedrooms complete the second level. A courtyard oasis with Turkish lime stone decking, entertaining area, air conditioned pool bath with 17th century French sink, and a pool with Ann Sacks tile work serves as a natural extension of the interiors.
NBC Connecticut coverage of homicides throughout the state in 2017. Click the dots on the map above for basic incident information and a link to each story.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Poker Lotto' game
DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Poker Lotto" game were:
KS-2C-7H-9H-5S
(KS, 2C, 7H, 9H, 5S)
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Greene (shoulder) will undergo an MRI in Dallas on Thursday, Anthony Fenech of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Greene was placed on the 10-day DL on Monday due to a right shoulder strain. Following this exam, a more definitive timetable should come into focus.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin's crushing re-election victory puts his opponents in a tough spot. With 99.8 percent of the vote counted, results showed Putin won almost 77 percent of the vote, well up from his showing in the last election in 2012.
Elson leads Griffins to win over Moose in opener
GRAND RAPID, Mich. — Turner Elson scored a goal and set up three more to lift the Grand Rapids Griffins to a 5-2 win over the Manitoba Moose on Friday in the American Hockey League opener for both teams.
Colin Campbell had a goal and two assists for the Griffins (1-0-0) and Ryan Sproul, Dylan McIlrath and Dominic Turgeon also scored.
Cam Maclise, while shorthanded, and Peter Stoykewych supplied the offence for Manitoba (0-1-0).
Jared Coreau made 27 saves in the win. Eric Comrie turned aside 17 shots in defeat.
Grand Rapids was 1 for 4 on the power play while the Moose failed to score on four chances with the man advantage.
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Like squabbling siblings, New Zealand and Australia have close ties but also a rivalry that can sometimes turn ugly.
That tension spilled into politics on Tuesday, when Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop accused New Zealand's opposition Labour Party of conspiring to undermine her government, a claim New Zealand lawmakers say is "false" and "utter nonsense."
The unlikely dispute involves Barnaby Joyce, Australia's deputy prime minister. Joyce said Monday he'd been advised he was a New Zealand citizen and an Australian court was being asked to determine if he should be kicked out of parliament because Australia's constitution bans lawmakers from being dual citizens.
TORONTO — The energy sector helped lift Canada's main stock index in late-morning trading, while the loonie flew higher after the latest rate announcement by the Bank of Canada.
The Canadian central bank kept its key interest rate on hold at 1.25 per cent, but its comments increased market expectations that it would raise the rate in July. The Canadian dollar was trading at 77.66 cents US, up from an average value of 76.92 cents US on Tuesday.
The S&P/TSX composite index was up 51.68 points to 15,974.29, after 90 minutes of trading.
In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 187.29 points to 24,548.74. The S&P 500 index was up 24.66 points to 2,714.52 and the Nasdaq composite index was up 60.18 points to 7,456.77.
London fire: Rita Ora has spoken of her shock at the Grenfell Tower blaze
The hitmaker said her heart was racing after hearing about the devastating blaze, which has so far claimed 12 lives.
The 26-year-old took to her Instagram page in shock as she revealed how she spent a lot of time in the building.
Sharing an image listing the temporary help points, Rita commented: “This is my neighbourhood I can't believe this is happening.”
The Kosovo-born singer, who relocated to London with her family at just one-year-old, continued: “My prayers are with everybody involved my heart is beating so fast.”
Ashley’s three-year-old daughter, Palmer, is cute as all get-out. She’s still learning how to speak, so Ashley likes to use her for a little game we like to call “What’s Ashley’s Daughter Actually Saying?” See if YOU can guess before we give the answer! Listen here!
Anna Mae Bryan, 86, of Delphos, passed away Sunday, March 18, 2018, at Sarah Jane Living Center in Delphos.
She was born November 19, 1931, in New Canton, Illinois, the daughter of Walter and Thelma (Arnold) Stolte, who both preceded her in death. She married Vernon Bryan, who survives in Delphos.
Other survivors include a son, Douglas (Michelle) Bryan of Massillon; one brother, Donald (Darla) Stolte of Houston, Texas; two grandsons; and one great-grandson.
A son, David Bryan; and three brothers, Walter Stolte and twin brothers, William and Robert Stolte, also preceded her in death.
Graveside funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 22, at Walnut Grove Cemetery in Delphos.
Condolences may be expressed at www.harterandschier.com.
The NFL released its end-of-season top-50 jersey sales this week, and two Vikings wide receivers made the list.
Stefon Diggs came in at No. 32, while Adam Thielen was at No. 21.
For Thielen, what a crazy story considering six years ago he was playing football at Division II Minnesota State University, Mankato.
Notable players Thielen ranked ahead of included Le’Veon Bell, Drew Brees, Richard Sherman, Matt Ryan, Todd Gurley and Eli Manning.
That’s pretty remarkable.
Thielen made his first Pro Bowl last season after catching 91 passes for 1,276 yards and four touchdowns. In 2016, he was also effective, finishing with 69 catches for 967 yards and five touchdowns.
With Kirk Cousins in Minnesota now, Thielen should find even more success on the field, although there’s a decent chance Cousins overtakes Thielen in the jersey sales battle.
HOLLAND, Mich. (AP) — Former Republican Congressman Pete Hoekstra is the new U.S. ambassador to the Netherlands.
White House spokeswoman Vanessa Morrone says Hoekstra was sworn in Monday afternoon by Vice President Mike Pence.
Hoekstra was confirmed last month by the U.S. Senate. He previously served as chair of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and was the ranking Republican on the Committee until 2011.
First elected to Congress in 1992, Hoekstra was born in the Netherlands and moved to the U.S. with his family when he was 3. He was an executive with Michigan-based office furniture maker Herman Miller and later ran unsuccessful campaigns for Michigan governor and U.S. Senate.
President Donald Trump nominated Hoekstra for the ambassador post earlier this year.
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Detroit Pistons head coach Stan Van Gundy reacts in the first half against the Miami Heat in an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Miami. Detroit Pistons head coach Stan Van Gundy reacts in the first half against the Miami Heat in an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Miami.
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INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Mayor Joe Hogsett is proposing his 2018 budget to the City-County Council tonight.
The council meeting will begin at 7 p.m. in the City-County Building.
Hogsett campaigned on a promise to fight crime. He said he’s introducing a budget that prioritizes public safety and infrastructure.
The mayor’s staff said if the council passes the budget, it will fund 86 new beat officers for Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department.
His budget also calls for the city to spend $120 million on infrastructure — improving streets, sidewalks, traffic flow and bridges — in 2018.
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – A problem with the new Apple software update is causing a stir on social media with iPhone users.
The battery life is much shorter than previous programming and that’s frustrating some Apple users.
24-Hour News 8’s Joe Melillo looked into the situation.
Joe also talked to Julie Street-Meyer who has been reviewing tech products for more than 20 years to get her take on the iPhone software issue.
To watch this entire segment, click on the video.
× Severe thunderstorm warning for LaSalle and Livingston counties.
The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for…
Northwestern Livingston County in central Illinois…
La Salle County in north central Illinois…
* Until 445 PM CDT
* At 407 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Ladd to McNabb to near Roanoke, moving
northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD…70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE…Radar indicated.
IMPACT…Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect considerable
tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes,
roofs, and outbuildings.
* Locations impacted include…
Ottawa, Streator, Pontiac, Peru, Mendota, Marseilles, Oglesby,
Seneca, Serena, La Salle, Spring Valley, Sheridan, Utica,
Earlville, North Utica, Flanagan, Wenona, Tonica, Grand Ridge and
Naplate.
Including the following interstates…
I-39 between mile markers 41 and 73.
I-55 between mile markers 192 and 203.
I-80 between mile markers 73 and 101.
WEST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) - The first lawsuit in response to the pedestrian bridge collapse near Florida International University was filed on Monday.
Matt Morgan of the law firm Morgan & Morgan has filed a lawsuit on behalf of a man who was riding his bike when he was hit by a vehicle when the wall of concrete came crashing down.
Morgan’s client suffered spinal injuries and has since been released from the hospital.
“It’s important for the public to know that we will do everything to hold any responsible entity accountable for what happened in this tragedy,” Morgan said.
The lawsuit names the parties involved in the bridge construction and design process.
Six people were killed when the pedestrian bridge collapsed last Thursday.
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Firefighters were called to a "working fire" in Ware this morning that left at least one person displaced.
The Ware Fire Department confirmed the fire with Western Mass News just before 8:30 a.m.
This house that caught fire was located at 113 Sczygiel Road.
The Palmer Fire Department confirms they were called to the scene just after 8:15 a.m. Saturday.
"We sent an engine and a crew and also a tanker," the Palmer Fire dispatcher told us.
No serious injuries reported. The Ware Fire Department telling us that the Red Cross was called to assist the person who was displaced.
No word yet on what caused the fire to start or the extent of damages.
Firefighters were able to clear the scene at about 10:30 a.m. this morning.
Western Mass News will update this story as more details emerge.
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Authorities arrested two teenagers after a man was repeatedly stabbed during a fight in the parking lot of a church in Palmdale.
Sheriff’s officials say the 21-year-old victim was hospitalized in stable condition with at least 10 stab wounds after collapsing late Thursday.
A witness told investigators the man had fought with a group of people and the attackers fled in multiple vehicles.
Officials said that a short time later, deputies took two male suspects, 17 and 18 years old, into custody.
The investigation is ongoing.
Kevin Mazur/WireImage(LOS ANGELES) — Billie Lourd is speaking out for the first time since her mother, Carrie Fisher, and grandmother, Debbie Reynolds, passed away. The Scream Queens actress posted an Instagram photo of her herself as a child with her mom and grandma, along with a message to fans.
“Receiving all of your prayers and kind words over the past week has given me strength during a time I thought strength could not exist,” she writes. “There are no words to express how much I will miss my Abadaba and my one and only Momby. Your love and support means the world to me.”
Fisher died on December 27, after she went into cardiac arrest while on an airplane. She was 60. Reynolds died of a stroke a day later, at the age of 84.
Reynolds’ son, Todd Fisher, confirmed to ABC News that they would be having a joint funeral for the two iconic actresses.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - ED Co Ltd :
* Says it lowered conversion price of 13th series convertible bonds to 2,706 won/share from 3,193 won/share, effective Aug. 11
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Things got pretty testy in the stands on Monday night in Rostock, Germany.
In a second round German Cup matchup between host Hansa Rostock and Hertha Berlin, ultras from both Hertha Berlin and Hansa Rostock lit flares and one such pyrotechnic show forced a 15-minute delay in the match, as the referee called players over to the tunnel for their safety.
The trouble reportedly began after Hansa displayed a once-stolen banner from the Hertha support, which set off flares flying between both sets of fans, who were separated by one section of seats and a line of police officers.
Hertha BSC away at Hansa Rostock tonight! pic.twitter.com/d0sXjI9hD1 — Casual Ultra (@thecasualultra) August 14, 2017
In the end, Hertha Berlin had the last laugh, as it scored two goals in the final 15 minutes after play resumed at 0-0 in the 76th minute, first from Mitchell Weiser and the second in stoppage time from Vedad Ibisevic.
(KFOR) One person is dead after an officer-involved shooting in Oklahoma City Sunday evening.
According to police, the female officer was responding on a call where a man was lying in the grass along the side of a road.
When the officer approached the suspect, he was uncooperative, so the officer used pepper spray on him.
The man then attacked her, striking her in the face, so the officer reached for her taser but the suspect stole it from her.
That is when authorities said the officer reached for her firearm and shot him.
The man died from his injuries.
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Put down the saltshaker, and pick up a lemon! The key to reducing the salt content in home cooking could be as simple as adding lemon juice or lemon zest to your dish. The American Heart Association recommends cooking with citrus, vinegar, or other spices to reduce the amount of salt needed for flavoring, but Sunkist Growers and researchers from Johnson & Wales University in Providence, Rhode Island found a solid link after conducting a small taste test study.
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Asfordby FC are waiting to hear if they have won promotion after sealing a third place finish in Leicestershire Senior League Division One.
They finally ended a brilliant debut campaign with back-to-back 2-1 wins at Anstey Nomads and Anstey Town.
Top scorer Leighton Nicholson took his season tally to 28 at Town on Saturday, and Stan Logan was also on target.
Logan then hit his 19th of the campaign at Nomads on Monday, with Tyler Haynes bagging the other goal.
The wins lifted them above Desford by two points and behind only champions Rugby, and Thurnby.
Jon Allsop’s side had been in contention for the title deep into April, but a fixture pile-up which brought three matches each week - and more - finally derailed their efforts.
The club is now waiting to find out how many teams will be promoted into the Premier Division.
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Be it getting the winged eyeliner right or perfecting the pink pout, Bollywood actors have always given us makeup inspiration with their on-screen and off-screen avatars. And when they join forces with their BFFs, it is truly too much gorgeousness in one frame! If you are seeking some makeup inspo, take a look at these duos.
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Their twinning ensembles aside, even their makeup is perfect. Take a cue from Katrina's glossy nude and Alia's coral lips, those perfect beach waves and that hint of highlighter to subtly define the cheek bones. Chic day makeup done right!
Petcore Europe, the Brussels based association representing the complete PET value chain in Europe, has gained eleven new members in Q1 2018.
The new members include BASF, Logoplaste, DuPont Teijin Films, MacDermid, CCL Label, Coca-Cola, Danone, Fuji Seal Europe, LSDH, Graham Packaging Europe and Henkel.
Christian Crépet, Executive Director of Petcore Europe, said:"We are happy to welcome eleven new members to Petcore Europe. The companies are important players in different fields along the PET value chain. With every new member our association and the entire PET industry gets a little bit stronger."
After a conference in February with 200 participants, the association launched the Plastic Aerosol Recycling SiG in cooperation with the European Aerosol Federation (FEA).
Petcore Europe says with its varied activities on a value-chain level it is an ideal platform for PET manufacturers, converters, recyclers but also label and sleeve manufacturers, brands or retailers.
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Manager Andy Green stated that Hand was unavailable in Tuesday's loss to the Athletics due to a family matter, but he will be back with the club prior to Wednesday's series-finale, MLB.com's AJ Cassavell reports.
No further details regarding the issue were revealed, but the good news is that Hand won't miss any additional time. The Padres dropped Tuesday's contest 6-2, so fantasy owners didn't miss out on a potential save opportunity. Hand owns a 3.12 ERA and 12.9 K/9 while converting 23 of his 27 save chances this year.
A human liver organoid. Cincinnati Children’s / Max Planck
This bright-field microscopic image shows a three-day-old human liver organoid grown by a team of American and German scientists.
The tiny liver – suspended in solution inside an under-lit petri dish well – is about 10 mm wide. Generated from human pluripotent stem cells (hPSCs), the miniature organs are being developed for their potential to study and treat liver disease.
The research is reported in Nature.
Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary is considering new bases in the French regions and going back to Copenhagen, now that the Irish LCC is willing to recognize unions. Last year, Ryanair’s pilots seized the leverage of a crewing crisis to push for union recognition, which had previously been fiercely opposed by O’Leary. Since then, Ryanair has negotiated deals with the British Airline Pilots’ Association (BALPA) in the UK and Italian pilots’ union ANPAC, which jointly ...
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Boss McKannick to the rescue!
Dear Boss,
I have a 1996 Arctic Cat Bearcat 450. It only goes 30 mph at full throttle. I asked the guy I bought it from, and he says it began losing speed after he had the carburetor rebuilt. Can you tell me what might be wrong with my quad and how to fix it? Thanks for your help.
Martin Byler
Spartansburg, PA
Certainly sounds like the previous owner did something wrong! Since your carburetor is a CV type, I would remove the top bell cover and see if the diaphragm has a hole in it. If it does, it’s $152 to replace the slide/diaphragm assembly. Or, you could use an old trick—silicone seal. Smear some over the hole and let it dry, then reassemble. Other causes could be the needle jet is not positioned correctly in the slide, or the needle jet/main jet has dropped out of position.
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Horizon: Zero Dawn Complete Edition Announced, Launches in December - News
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Sony Interactive Entertainment will release a Horizon: Zero Dawn Complete Edition on December 5 in North America and December 6 in Europe for $49.99.
It includes the original game and the The Frozen Wilds expansion.
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Polk County Sheriff’s Press Release
Polk County Sheriff’s Office detectives are investigating a shooting that resulted in a death of an adult male that occurred around 12:00 p.m. today, at 1101 Lake Cannon Drive West in Inwood (un-incorporated Winter Haven).
There are no other injuries.
Detectives are following up leads and this does not appear to be random.The investigation is ongoing.
(Detectives do not believe this shooting is related to the incident that occurred at the Circle K early yesterday morning, Sunday, December 10, 2017.)
FILE - In this May 26, 2017 file photo, singer Miley Cyrus performs on NBC's "Today" show in New York. The Teen Choice 2017 awards on Sunday, Aug. 13 will honor Cyrus, Bruno Mars and other acts in a ceremony that will feature performances from French Montana, Rita Ora and other popular acts. Photo by Evan Agostini
NEW YORK, Feb 2 (Reuters) - The U.S. bond market’s gauges of inflation expectations added to their earlier rise on Friday as domestic wages recorded their strongest annual increase in more than 8-1/2 years, suggesting inflation may be accelerating.
The 10-year inflation breakeven rate, or the yield gap between 10-year Treasury Inflation Protected Securities and regular 10-year Treasury notes, reached its highest level since September 2014 after the latest payrolls data. At 9:02 a.m. (1402 GMT), it was 2.13 percent, up more than 1 basis point from late on Thursday, Tradeweb and Reuters data showed. (Reporting by Richard Leong)
Fresh off the release of his 7 Series EP last month, and a brand new visual for his Starrah-assisted single “No Strings,” rapper Kid Ink stopped through Naptown to chat it up with Hot 96’s own Dani D.
Throughout the interview, he talked about his recent mixtape 7 Series EP, working Ty Dolla Sign and his upcoming album, which will be his third album with RCA Records. He also revealed, some of the artists he would like to work with next including Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber along with the some other EDM artists to help expand his sound and reach as an artist.
Keep in mind, it’s not all music with Kid Ink, he also gave his thoughts on the NBA Finals, showing love to LeBron James and Kevin Durant. Plus, he also revealed his thoughts on fatherhood and his plans for Father’s Day.
Watch the full interview above!
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Beginning Wednesday, the two northbound lanes of Western street at the intersection of Erik avenue near Western Crossing will be closed for a drainage improvement project. Then next Monday, the southbound lanes will be closed and traffic will be detoured to one of the northbound lanes of Western street. The project is expected to be finished by Monday, March 20th.
IF you love a sweet treat then you are in for something special.
To mark National Doughnut Day on Friday, Krispy Kreme will give away 50,000 of its original glazed delights.
That is well up on the 30,000 doughnuts up for grabs in 2017.
The offer is limited to one glazed doughnut per person this Friday.
National Doughnut Day started in the US in the 1930s as a fundraiser for the Salvation Army.
Officials say the largest, most destructive wildfire burning in Southern California is expected to grow as it enters its second week.
The Thomas Fire north of Los Angeles has burned more than 270 square miles, prompted tens of thousands of evacuations and destroyed nearly 800 structures.
The fire that started Dec. 4 is 15 percent contained. It was fanned by dry Santa Ana winds that spit embers ahead of fire lines.
Santa Barbara County Sheriff Bill Brown says the containment number will likely go down not because of a lack of progress, but because of the fire's expected growth.
The National Weather Service says gusts up to 40 mph are expected through Monday.
Kosovo's First Deputy Speaker and Foreign Minister, Behgjet Isa Pacolli, said he expects to have a final peace treaty with Serbia by the end of 2018.
In a broadcast of Kosovo state television, he announced that next month the dialogue between Pristina and Belgrade will be conducted with greater intensity.
In 2018 we will end the dialogue. I am optimistic that the dialogue will end with a peace treaty between Kosovo and Serbia. This treaty is necessary for both Kosovo and Serbia and for the future of the peoples of the whole region, Pacolli said.
The Burger Bomb, Hofbrau Joe's
"The bomb has all the excitement of a weird fried food from The Big E - but with planning," wrote "I Ate It" columnist Nick O'Malley in his review of the huge Hofbrauhaus hamburger, a half-pound burger topped with onions, bacon, cheese and weinkraut, wrapped in dough, deep fried and served with goulash stew, earlier this year.
Lucky for those willing to try the deep-fried dish, the Burger Bomb will be available at Hofbrau Joe's at The Big E this year.
John Dowd, Trump's personal attorney, issued a statement to Fox News calling on Rod Rosenstein to bring the Russia collusion investigation to an end following the firing of Andrew McCabe.
Image copyright Google Image caption The crash happened on the A31 near Merley
A teenage motorcyclist has died after his bike was involved in a crash with a van.
The red and black Hyosung motorcycle collided with a white Ford Transit panel van on the A31 near Merley, Poole, at about 12:50 BST.
The rider of the motorbike - a 17-year-old boy from Bournemouth - died at the scene. His family has been informed and the coroner notified.
A 48-year-old man from Southampton, who was driving the van, was uninjured.
Police are appealing for witnesses.
Sgt Fern Graham added: "I would also like to hear from anyone who saw the manner of driving or riding of either vehicle before the collision or has a dash cam fitted in their vehicle."
Both lanes of the A31 were closed between the Merley and Canford Bottom roundabouts while investigations were carried out.
Fleet Road Garage, the Pace-branded petrol station in Fleet, has been shortlisted for SuperStation 2017.
This is one of the most prestigious accolades in petrol retailing and a competition designed to drive up standards of customer service, facilities and presentation within petrol retailing.
It culminates with sponsors, leading industry suppliers and finalists in each category gathering together for an awards evening on Thursday, October 12 at Chesford Grange in Leamington Spa.
Fleet Road Garage is nominated in the Best Pace Site category.
Ramsay MacDonald, of Certas Energy, said: “Fleet Road Garage is a fine example of the best in petrol retailing and a great ambassador for the Pace brand. The site thoroughly deserves this recognition which is testament to the hard work and drive of every member of the team at Fleet Road Garage.”
"The Bachelorette" star Rachel Lindsay has found love in Bryan Abasolo and now it's her castmates' turn on the "Bachelor in Paradise."
In this exclusive preview of the series, which returns tonight on ABC, one cast member makes a huge splash when she enters the Mexican resort that they'll call home.
Alexis Waters, who greeted Nick Viall by wearing a shark costume on season 21 of "The Bachelor," returned to her old bag of tricks for "Bachelor in Paradise." She greeted the house in the same costume.
While many of the girls reacted in delight, some men were left scratching their heads.
"I think Alexis seems like a very cool girl but ultimately you gotta ask yourself what's your purpose for being here?" one suitor asked.
Other familiar faces you'll see on the fourth season of the show include Corinne Olympios, Raven Gates, and DeMario Jackson, who was booted from Lindsay's season of "The Bachelorette."
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MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) — Reggie Upshaw made four 3-pointers and finished with 34 points, both career highs, and Middle Tennessee never trailed in its 60-49 win over UAB on Sunday night.
Upshaw made 11 of 16 from the field and grabbed nine rebounds. JaCorey Williams added 10 points and seven boards for Middle Tennessee (11-3, 1-0 Conference USA), which snapped a five game skid against the Blazers.
Upshaw scored five straight points to cap a 10-1 run to open the game. Dirk Williams hit a 3 that pulled UAB (7-7, 0-1) within two with eight minutes left in the half, but the Blue Raiders scored 16 of the next 21 to take a 33-20 lead into the break and led by double figures throughout the second half. Upshaw scored 10, including two 3-pointers, during that decisive stretch.
Tosin Mehinti led the Blazers with 11 points. It was UAB’s lowest scoring output since a 56-47 loss to Florida on Nov. 27, 2014.
Theresa Galvan with the Navajo Division of Behavioral and Mental Health Services points to routes of an upcoming commemorative run before the start of a news conference in Albuquerque, N.M., on Tuesday, April 24, 2018. The Navajo Nation has scheduled a series of events this year to commemorate the signing of a treaty in 1868 that cleared the way for tribal members to return to their homeland in the American Southwest. Tribal officials say the commemoration will help to tell a story of perseverance from the Navajo perspective. Susan Montoya Bryan AP Photo
The Golden State Warriors are picked as the favorites against the Cleveland Cavaliers ahead of the 2018 NBA Finals.
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Crews aided by calm overnight winds kept a wall of flames from descending from mountains into coastal towns after a huge Southern California wildfire exploded in size over the weekend.
Thousands remain under evacuation orders Monday as the fire churns west through foothill areas of Carpinteria and Montecito, Santa Barbara County seaside towns about 75 miles (120 kilometers) northwest of Los Angeles. Much of the fire’s new growth occurred on the eastern and northern fronts into unoccupied areas of Los Padres National Forest.
The fire, which had already destroyed more than 750 buildings, burned six more in Carpinteria on Sunday. It’s just 10 percent contained after burning nearly 360 square miles (930 square kilometers).
Officials say the blaze, which broke out a week ago in neighboring Ventura County, is now the 5th largest in California history.
The unexpected death of the celebrity chef left the public saddened and shocked but moved many to actively honour his memory.
More than £100,000 has so far been donated to the charity Mr Campbell was running for on April 22.
And more than 2,000 people have signed up so far to a “Finish for Matt” Facebook group, promising they will “finish” the marathon for him.
The chef collapsed at the 22.5 mile mark on Sunday’s marathon, 3.7 miles from the finish line.
The former MasterChef: The Professionals contestant was running in memory of his late father, hoping to raise £2,500 for the Cumbria-based Brathay Trust, an association which improve the life chances of children, young people and families.
The Patriots are going into Minneapolis on Sunday looking to add to their trophy cabinet. But for the Eagles, a win in Super Bowl LII would mean hoisting the Lombardi Trophy for the first time ever.
The trophy, named for the coach who won Super Bowls I and II, might have to be renamed after the Patriots coach when all is said and done.
Bill Belichick will lead the Patriots into U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday to face the Eagles in what should be another thriller, if history has anything to say about it. Speaking of history, below you'll find the winner and loser of every Super Bowl played since the days of Vince Lombardi and Bart Starr.
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Ralphie May performs at the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Manchester, Tenn., on June 13, 2015. May died Friday at the age of 45. John Davisson Invision
3-vehicle crash closes 3 lanes of northbound I-294 near Cermak Toll
A multi-vehicle crash with injuries has traffic crawling on the northbound Tri-State Tollway Monday afternoon in the western suburbs.
The three-vehicle crash between two semi trucks and an SUV happened about 5 p.m. on I-94 close to the Cermak Toll near west suburban Oak Brook, according to Illinois State Police.
As of 5:40 p.m. only the left lane is open and three right lanes are closed.
Police said a 2004 Freightliner straight semi was “driving too fast for conditions and failed to slow for stopped traffic, striking the rear of the Chevy SUV.”
The Chevrolet SUV then struck the rear of a 2007 Freightliner semi.
The drivers were taken to hospitals in Elmhurst, Hinsdale and Maywood, but the extent of their injuries was not known.
Jose Mourinho has jokingly warned Marouane Fellaini to sign the deal on offer to him or risk the consequences of being injured and out of contract.
The Belgian is stalling on signing new terms with Manchester United despite having just six months left on his current deal.
After being withdrawn just seven minutes following his introduction against Spurs on Wednesday with a recurrence of the knee injury that has kept him sidelined in recent week, Mourinho told reporters that the former Everton midfielder should "sign the contract and shut up" before the full extent of the injury comes to light.
The United boss was responding to whether Fellaini was taking a risk by running down his contract, when he said: "I told him sign the contract and shut up.
"I told him don't gamble too much before you know the extent of the injury. I don't know [if he will sign an extension]."
Up next for the Red Devils is Premier League clash with Huddersfield Town at Old Trafford on Saturday.
17:38, 30 May 2018 Wednesday
Canadian Pacific Rail workers go on strike
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More than 3,000 Canadian Pacific Rail workers went on strike late Tuesday, but contract negotiations continue, their union said.
That would compound shipping delays at CP and its larger rival Canadian National Railway over the winter caused by extreme weather that hit miners, loggers and grain farmers trying to get their wares to ports for shipping to overseas markets.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said his government would not rush to force the train conductors and engineers back to work, but has sent federal mediators to assist in the negotiations.
This is the third strike at CP Rail since 2012. The latest labor action comes as the company reached a tentative deal on Tuesday with its more than 300 signaling workers who were also poised to walk off the job.
Considering a tattoo, but not exactly committed to getting it in a place that everyone will see it? Allow me to kindly introduce you to the latest trend in tattoos: the armpit ink. While an intricate flower is by far the most popular design for the pit (just cruise Instagram), there are endless possibilities. From tiny tattoos to '90s nostalgia-themed armpits and goth-friendly caskets, these are the chicest illustrations we've seen.
CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – 22News received a report from a viewer, claiming residents at one Chicopee apartment building are trapped in their own parking lot.
The parking lot at 53 Cabot Street was covered with snow Monday night. When 22News went to the parking lot Tuesday night, we saw little had changed. Cars were covered and some were even trapped in their spots by large snow banks.
The owner of Cabot Liquors, which is next to the lot, told 22News the snow has made it impossible for his customers to park there as well. Manish Patel said, “Whoever is responsible for it should be taking care of it because it’s really a pain. As a business owner right next to it, it affects the business also, because people are parking on the sides when they should be parking on the parking lot.”
At least one car attempted to leave the unplowed lot, but many are still waiting for a clearer path.
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Paulson & Co cuts shares in SPDR Gold Trust in Q4 2016 -filing
NEW YORK, Feb 14 (Reuters) - Paulson & Co reduced its stake in SPDR Gold Trust in the October-December period as bullion prices saw their weakest quarterly performance in 3-1/2 years, filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission showed on Tuesday.
GREENVILLE, Pennsylvania (WKBN) – Greenville received contributions from all ten players during their 62-20 victory tonight over Commodore Perry. Each player on Greenville scored.
The Trojans led the Panthers 29-4 at halftime.
Joe Batt, who became the school’s all-time leading scorer, posted a team-high 12 points. Braden Uber and Mike Blaney both scored 10 points apiece.
Greenville, as a team, connected on 11 of 14 free throws and made 5 three-point baskets.
Jared Mink led Commodore Perry with 8 points.
Greenville will play Sharon on Wednesday while the Panthers will host Wilmington.
GBP/JPY has halted its one week weakness and shown a minor recovery from the low of 143.20 (100- W MA). The pair lost almost 700 pips from the minor top formed at 150 on account of increasing geo political uncertainty especially in Italy. US dollar was …
Bandai Namco and Nintendo have partnered to bring the Mario Kart experience to a whole other level with Mario Kart in Virtual Reality. You just have to travel to Japan to play it.
We played #MarioKart in VR, and it was absolutely incredible. pic.twitter.com/zvRe3QlNFF — IGN (@IGN) August 14, 2017
Mario Kart VR is one of several different games available at the VR Zone in Shinjuku, Japan. You play as either Mario, Luigi, Peach or Yoshi from their perspective on the kart. You sit in a real-life metal kart while dodging Thwomps, Piranha Plants and player weapons.
For fans of the Dragon Ball series, the VR Zone also has a Dragon Ball Z virtual reality game.
If you are good, you will be assigned all the work. If you are real good, you will get out of it.
Concerns about public access to the Snake River at the end of Foundry Road near Shelley brought Mike and Vicki Gregory to the county commissioners' chambers on Wednesday. By the end of the t was settled amicably between all parties.
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Friday, October 6
The year was 1992. On this day, the world was still reeling from Sinead O’Connor’s “Pope” incident on SNL.
Here are nine songs that burned up the charts on October 6th, 1992!
Tom Cochrane-Life Is A Highway
Guns N’ Roses-November Rain
TLC-What About Your Friends
Toad the Wet Sprocket-All I Want
The Cure-Friday I’m In Love
Snap!-Rhythm Is A Dancer
Eric Clapton-Layla (MTV Unplugged)
10,000 Maniacs-These Are Days
Boyz II Men-End Of The Road
FARMINGTON - A local photographer has won a state wide competition open to all municipalities for his photo of Beaver Bog on rt. 43 heading toward Industry.
Scott Landry has been practicing photography for years, capturing beauty all around Franklin County as well as local events. His photograph was submitted by the Farmington Town Office in the category of "scenic view" for the competition entitled "Give us your community's best shot."
The town will be presented with a certificate as well as a professionally framed copy of the photograph to hang in the town office. A framed copy of the photo will also hang in the Augusta Civic Center during the Maine Municipal Association on October 4 and 5. Landry and town manager Richard Davis will be recognized at the association's annual convention.
This is the second photography contest that Farmington has won, the last being in April of 2012 as part of a state wide calendar competition.
Every day, Wall Street analysts upgrade some stocks, downgrade others, and "initiate coverage" on a few more. But do these analysts even know what they're talking about? Today, we're taking one high-profile Wall Street pick and putting it under the microscope... Finding bargain stocks in an overvalued market is no easy task, but finding relative bargains? Stocks that, if not necessarily cheap, may at least be cheaper than the average stock on the S&P 500 , where price-to-earnings ratios continue to float north of 26? That may be a bit easier to do.
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Germany’s Siemens has won a contract to add 700 megawatts (MW) to the Rumaila Gas Power Plant, which currently has a power generation capacity of 1500 MW.
Siemens will supply its highly-efficient SST-5000 steam turbines, ensuring the additional power supply comes at no extra fuel requirement while increasing the overall power plant efficiency to more than 50 percent by converting the facility into combined cycle mode.
This upgrade delivered by Siemens equipment will supply around one million Iraqis with clean and efficient electricity
Siemens was awarded the contract by Sinohydro, the Chinese state-owned hydropower engineering and construction company. The developer is KAR Electrical Power Production Trading FZE.
Previously, Siemens had supplied five of its SGT5-4000F gas turbines to the plant, which was one of the first large-scale gas-fired facilities installed and commissioned in Iraq in 2013. The upgrade works are scheduled for completion by 2020.
(Source: Siemens)
China’s investment in US
China's direct investment in the US is expected to grow fast in 2017, as Chinese companies are keen to upgrade technology and build out brands and their local consumer presence, according to a research report by US-based consulting firm Rhodium Group on Monday.
Real estate and hospitality, information and communication technology, entertainment, and financial services will continue to attract the interest of Chinese investors, said the report.
In 2016, Chinese companies invested a record of $45.6 billion in the US, tripling the amount in 2015.
ABIDJAN, March 28 Two bodies have been found in central Democratic Republic of Congo and there is a "high probability" they are the remains of United Nations investigators who went missing earlier this month, the father of one of them said on Tuesday.
Michael Sharp, a U.S. citizen, and Zaida Catalan, of Swedish nationality, disappeared in Congo's Kasai region. Michael Sharp's father John Sharp wrote on his Facebook page that DNA tests and dental records will be used to confirm the identities of the bodies. (Reporting by Joe Bavier; Editing by Andrew Heavens)
A Saudi-led coalition has been fighting alongside the government since 2015. A Saudi-led coalition has been fighting alongside the government since 2015.
A bomb went off on Monday at a busy district in a southern Yemeni city, killing 13 people and wounding an unspecified number, according to security officials. They said the explosion struck a market in Qataba, in the southern Dhale province, but provided no further details. No one immediately claimed responsibility for the attack, but al-Qaida and Islamic State militants are active in southern Yemen.
The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they weren’t authorized to speak to the press.
Dhale is controlled by forces loyal to the internationally recognized government, which is at war with Shiite rebels known as the Houthis and their allies. A Saudi-led coalition has been fighting alongside the government since 2015.
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A Montana man captured video of a black bear carrying an object he said appeared to be a laptop computer at the side of a road. Mike Potter posted a video to Facebook showing the bear he spotted at the side of a road in Whitefish carrying what he said appeared to be a laptop computer.
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OTTAWA — The Competition Bureau says its new interim commissioner will be former assistant crown attorney Matthew Boswell.
Boswell succeeds John Pecman, who was the first bureau staffer and non-lawyer to hold the commissioner title.
Boswell joined the Competition Bureau in 2011 and has been senior deputy commissioner since September 2012.
He previously served as senior litigation counsel for the Ontario Securities Commission’s enforcement branch.
Boswell will inherit Pecman’s ongoing cases, including those looking into Ticketmaster’s allegedly deceptive pricing and allegations of bread price fixing by Loblaw Companies Ltd.
He will also take on a seven-year long court battle over the Toronto Real Estate Board’s refusal to make sales data public.
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An independent state agency has more than quadrupled the number of law enforcement officer's licenses it has revoked each year since 2011. The Kansas Commission on Peace Officers' Standards and Training, often referred to as the Kansas CPOST, has increased the number of actions it takes from about eight a year to about 35 a year, The Wichita Eagle reported .
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Boogey releases a musical statement about the state of Nigeria as experienced by a common citizen.
On his new single 'No Country For Dreamers', He portrays himself as an observer, a dreamer who is hindered by reality and yet willing to inspire.
Americans need their caffeine - demand for coffee is at a six-year high.
That's according to a study from the National Coffee Association, which found that 64 percent of Americans over 18 years old drink at least one cup per day.
The majority make their cup at home, while millennials opt for more gourmet drinks.
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The Blue Jays officially opened their Spring Training on Tuesday morning with a 25-man roster that is mostly set with a couple of big exceptions. One of them centers around Joe Biagini .
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Tigers’ Josh Walker (21) dives for a touchdown early in the Bethel High School vs. Stadium High School football game at Stadium Bowl Friday, Oct. 6, 2017. David Montesino dmontesino@thenewstribune.com
SHARE COPY LINK Linebacker Jaylon Smith gets high marks for hard work and positive attitude recovering from a college knee injury. He is set to get his chance to play Saturday. (Star-Telegram/Rodger Mallison) Rodger Mallison rmallison@star-telegram.com
Linebacker Jaylon Smith gets high marks for hard work and positive attitude recovering from a college knee injury. He is set to get his chance to play Saturday. (Star-Telegram/Rodger Mallison) Rodger Mallison rmallison@star-telegram.com
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People are being warned not to eat shellfish harvested from part of Akaroa as it may make them sick.
Canterbury DHB Medical Officer of Health Dr Ramon Pink said routine tests on shellfish samples taken from Akaroa Harbour have shown levels of Diarrhetic Shellfish Poisoning (DSP) toxins above the safe limit.
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Andy Steves — son of guidebook writer, tour operator and PBS show host Rick Steves — is offering his own brand of travel advice and recommendations for a new generation in the second edition of “Andy Steves’ Europe: City-Hopping on a Budget” (Avalon Travel, 376 pp., $19.99).
Steves is conscious not only of budget constraints for younger travelers, but also their time constraints. With only two or three weeks of vacation, they’re likely to hop from city to city rather than immerse themselves in one destination.
The book also includes a section on technology. Steves encourages travelers to use their cellphones as tools, including the live translation services of Google Translate. He suspends his U.S. service for whatever time he’ll be away, then gets a SIM card, a local number and data from local providers abroad so he can easily check museum hours, find good places to eat or make reservations.
The Athens Open-Air Film Festival continues on Friday, July 6, with the 1965 French mystery “The Sleeping Car Murders” (Compartiment tueurs), directed by Costa-Gavras from the novel by Sebastien Japrisot, starring Simone Signoret, Michel Piccoli, Yves Montand and Jean-Louis Trintignant. This year’s festival program includes 18 classic films, many of which are famous literary adaptations. The screenings will take place at museums, squares, gardens, pedestrian precincts, archaeological monuments and parks. Entrance to the event is free and all screenings start at 9.30 p.m. Details on the festival, which runs through the summer, are available www.aoaff.gr/english_2018/. Friday’s screening will be at Cine Riviera (46 Valtetsiou, tel 210.384.4827).
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Audubon Greenwich, 613 Riversville Rd hosts a Woodcock Walk & Owl Prowl Friday, March 23, from 6:45-8:45 p.m. for ages 6 and up.
On the evening walk attendees will look for the aerial mating display of the American Woodcock as well as newly emerged amphibians such as Spring Peeper frogs and salamanders. Stick around or come by at 7:45 p.m. for a short walk to listen for hooting owls.
Cost is $5 members, $8 nonmembers.
Event Link: http://greenwich.audubon.org/events/woodcock-watch-owl-prowl-0
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April 6 Vodafone India:
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Police are appealing for witnesses following a burglary in Mundford on Saturday.
Cash was stolen from a property in Impson Way after burglars gained access through a kitchen window which had been left open while the householder was out at about 11.40am.
The garden shed was also searched but nothing was taken.
Police are urging people to lock windows and doors before going out.
Anyone who may have seen suspicious activity in the area who has information is asked to contact Detective Constable Claire Lordan at Thetford CID on 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.
The Michael Rohrer Heart and Soul Walk to raise money for cardiac wellness is May 19.
The walk is in memory of Rohrer, a former Tecumseh councillor who died of a heart attack in 2016 at age 45.
The money raised goes to the Cardiac Wellness and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program at Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare. More than $25,000 was raised last year.
The May 19 event is at Lakewood Park and registration begins at 9 a.m. The cost is $30 per person and $20 for students. Donations are welcome.
The registration and pledge form is available www.hdgh.org under the Michael Rohrer Heart and Soul Walk.
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During what the Roman Missal describes as the "mother of all vigils," the U.S. Catholic Church welcomed thousands of new Catholics at the Easter Vigil April 15 in churches big and small across the country. About 60 of the nearly 200 dioceses in the United States reported numbers of catechumens and candidates entering the church in 2017 to the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops in Washington.
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It’s only a matter of time before Donald Trump becomes a target of special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation, according to New Yorker’s Ryan Lizza.
Everton 'no' to Milan over Deulofeu
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Everton have reportedly turned down the request from Milan to loan Spanish winger Gerard Deulofeu.
A move looked set to go ahead just days ago, but the Premier League side have decided not to let the player leave on a loan deal, according to Gazzetta dello Sport.
Such a delay has alerted other clubs, with Deportivo La Coruna, Las Palmas and Roma now seemingly joining the hunt for the former Barcelona man.
The Italian newspaper reports that Milan are undeterred however, with Rossoneri Vice President Adriano Galliani now considering making an offer for a permanent deal in order to secure the 22-year-old.
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The 41-year-old retired from boxing last year with a perfect 50-0 record, after beating UFC superstar Conor McGregor.
He still remains in the sport thanks to his promotional brand Mayweather Promotions and one of the most promising prospects under his name is 19-year-old Josue Vargas (11-1).
In the footage, the undefeated fighter can be seen unloading a trio of destructive right hands onto the teenager while demonstrating his iconic evasive skills.
The youngster tries to respond but is unable to match the speed of the legendary five-weight world champion.
More than 820,000 of The Money’s fans have seen the clip since it was posted yesterday.
But, in a video posted shortly afterwards, Vargas slammed Mayweather for releasing the footage without his permission.
“The best fighter in the world, the pound-for-pound number one that I looked up to growing up as a fighter,” Vargas began.
Gomes is not in the lineup against the Royals on Wednesday.
Gomes will receive a standard day off after starting the past four games. In his spot, Roberto Perez will catch Trevor Bauer and bat eighth.
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A woman has died and a man is in hospital with serious injuries after an antique car collided with a pickup truck in Upper Economy, N.S.
The RCMP and emergency crews responded to the collision on Highway 2 around 5:30 p.m. Monday.
Police say the eastbound antique car swerved and struck the westbound truck.
A 53-year-old woman from Londonderry, N.S., who was a passenger in the antique car, was ejected from the vehicle and died at the scene.
The driver of the car was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries.
The driver of the pickup truck was not injured.
A section of Highway 2 was closed for several hours Monday evening. It has since reopened.
The cause of the collision is under investigation.
Professor Atul Kumar Johri, who has been accused of sexual harassment by eight JNU students, has been part of various administrative bodies, and a vocal advocate of mandatory attendance for students. Johri, a professor at the School of Life Sciences, has been teaching in JNU since 2004. He did his MPhil and PhD from the Delhi University’s Department of Zoology. Before resigning from his posts in the wake of the allegations, Johri was Director of the Internal Quality Assurance Cell and Director of JNU’s Human Resource Development Centre. He, however, continues to remain the Mess Warden of Chandrabhaga Hostel.
After the JNU administration announced its decision to implement mandatory attendance, Johri had organised two press conferences in support of it, and had criticised JNUTA and JNUSU for creating disruptions. He had also circulated a statement in favour of mandatory attendance.
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A Queens man has been arrested in Massachusetts after cops found him with over $1 million worth of fentanyl, Methuen Police Department officials said.
Methuen Police received a call about a man with a gun in a taxi on Glen Avenue just after 8:40 a.m. Monday. The caller described a man allegedly exiting the taxi, retrieving a gun from a duffle bag and concealing the firearm before getting back in the cab, officials said.
Based on the caller's description, officers spotted Robinson Rojas-Rosario in the back of a taxi with a duffle bag beside him on the floor.
Authorities said 15 kilograms of fentanyl worth roughly $1.2 million were discovered during an investigation.
The 32-year-old's arrest comes days after a 10-month-old Methuen infant was hospitalized for fentanyl exposure. He is being held at the Methuen police station on $100,000 bail, pending his arraignment at Lawrence District Court.
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City councillors were given an update on the $500-million project but decided to hold off voting on the report for another two weeks.
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India’s top court is scheduled to hear matter on petcoke use, import ban, on Monday , said official sources.
Government affidavit said India’s government was in favour of banning import of petcoke on environmental grounds.
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Strickland fired a scoreless inning with two strikeouts in the nightcap after giving up two runs over an inning in game one of Sunday's doubleheader against the Nationals.
No, the two-run homer he surrendered was not to Bryce Harper, who was actually sidelined after suffering a knee injury in Saturday's contest. Sunday's runs broke up an eight-appearance scoreless streak for the veteran reliever. Strickland maintains a 2.40 ERA despite carrying a hefty 1.50 WHIP and 5.2 BB/9. He should continue to see hold chances for the Giants down the stretch, but the hard-throwing righty's 5.22 xFIP warns fantasy owners of tough times ahead.
UNDERPAID: Police officers are moonlighting as cabbies to “make ends meet”
More than 300 Met cops have declared business interests as professional drivers or chauffeurs, including working with Uber.
They are among thousands of officers who take on other work to earn extra cash.
These include one working as a comedian and others with roles as bodyguards and slimming guides.
Across England and Wales, there are believed to be around 20,000 officers with second jobs.
A person was shot to death Monday night at a southeast valley apartment complex, Las Vegas police said.
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A person was shot to death Monday night at a southeast valley apartment complex, Las Vegas police said.
The victim was in his home on the 4600 block of Vegas Valley Drive, near Nellis Boulevard, when someone came in and shot him, Metropolitan Police Department Lt. Grant Rogers said. Police responded to the scene just after 7:05 p.m.
The victim then jumped from a second story balcony and was shot at again.
The shooter fled the scene and the victim was taken to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead.
No other details were immediately available.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
Contact Blake Apgar at bapgar@reviewjournal.com or 702-387-5298. Follow @blakeapgar on Twitter.
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PAXTON — The Paxton Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking a new executive director as a replacement for Amanda Donaldson.
Responsibilities include event planning, clerical work and networking with the local business community. The 10 to 20 hours worked per work are flexible.
An applicant must be a self-starter, as they will often be working on their own. Having efficient computer skills is a necessity, as well.
Resumes from candidates may be sent to Cody Kietzman, president of the boad of directors of the chamber of commerce, at P.O. Box 70, Paxton, IL 60957; or by emailing ckietzman@fnbpax.com.
The application deadline is Aug. 25.
For a more detailed job description, candidates can email or call Kietzman at the First National Bank in Paxton at 217-379-2336.
Want to avoid the flu while flying? Try a window seat
NEW YORK (AP) – Worried about catching a cold or the flu on an airplane? Get a window seat, and don’t leave it until the flight is over.
That’s what some experts have been saying for years, and it’s perhaps the best advice coming out of a new attempt to determine the risks of catching germs on an airplane.
The new study sent squads of researchers onto commercial flights to look for viruses and observe how and when people came into close contact.
They concluded that people on the aisles get up the most and tend to be most likely to be near a person spewing infectious droplets of flu or cold virus. The study was funded by Boeing, the Chicago-based airplane manufacturer. It was published Monday by the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
Anthony Davis led New Orleans with 38 points and managed to keep the Pelicans from getting completely blown out in the first quarter, when the Wolves opened a 22-6 lead. Davis scored 19 first-quarter points to help the Pelicans pull within single digits at times, but Minnesota had an answer for every run and shot 50.5 percent on the night to steadily maintain its lead.
Flint mom pleads no contest in 3 deaths tied to house fire
FLINT, Mich. (AP) — A woman blamed for the deaths of three children in a Flint house fire has pleaded no contest to second-degree murder.
Two victims were Erica Starkey's kids. Police say an acquaintance set Starkey's house on fire when she failed to return after leaving in the wee hours to buy crack cocaine.
Besides murder, Starkey also pleaded no contest to eight other charges related to the 2016 fire. Four-year-old Kayden Hull died in a bedroom that was locked from the outside with a padlock.
Starkey faces at least 18 years in prison when she gets her sentence on June 22.
Rodney King Jr., the man accused of setting the fire, has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and arson.
The other victims were 13-year-old Onyah Starkey and a friend, 14-year-old Brianna Beaushaw.
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(lookouts.com) The Chattanooga Lookouts dropped a rain-shortened game to the Biloxi Shuckers, 5-0 on Monday night at AT&T Field.
The game was called with no outs in the bottom of the sixth due to rain.
The game began as a pitchers’ duel. Lookouts starting pitcher Kohl Stewart only allowed two hits, but four walks.
Biloxi scored on a bases loaded double from Mauricio Dubon in the fourth that scored 3 runs. Dubon had 4 RBI’s on the night.
The Shuckers scored twice more in the sixth before the rains came.
For the Lookouts Nick Gordon continued his strong offensive start to the year with two hits to raise his average to .300.
Tomorrow is game two of the series as LHP Matt Tracy takes the mound against RHP Jorge Lopez. Game is set for 7:15 p.m.
The Whiffy Kipper wrote: So it is not Wanes fault that we are the state we are in, the head coach who doesn't want to buy a kicker, we lose games from missed goal kicks, we don't take game winning penalties because we don't have a kicker, it all comes down to one person and that is Wane, you carry on wearing your tinted glasses while clapping away happily, i won't
p.s. it is a rugby forum people are going to have different views to you, if you don't like then maybe it is you that should close their account
Everyone is entitled to their opinion however I think your wrong.1. We haven't lost because of missed kicks.2. We have no cap space to buy a kicker.3. If we had Owens or Ah Van for example do you think they would have scored tries that Davies and Marshall have?I have said it before but if kicking was so important Jamie Foster would be one of the top players in Super League yet he can't get a game.
A Jonestown man is being charged for pushing a Jonestown woman down and smashing her phone during a domestic dispute. Blotter: Man pushes woman down, smashes her phone A Jonestown man is being charged for pushing a Jonestown woman down and smashing her phone during a domestic dispute.
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On the other hand, the stock price has been sustaining above its 200-days moving average (DMA). The weekly RSI (14) is in a bullish crossover with current reading at 53.71. Traders can accumulate the stock in the range of Rs 182-186 for the target of Rs 207 and a stop loss below Rs 174.
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While the city of Medina awaits an analysis of the dust from a concrete-crushing operation at Osborne Concrete, neighbors of the west side plant are urging the Planning Commission to move forward with determining whether to continue to allow the operation. While the city of Medina awaits an analysis of the dust from a concrete-crushing operation at Osborne Concrete, neighbors of the west side plant are urging the Planning Commission to move forward with determining whether to continue to allow the operation.
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina prison officials have for years blamed cellphones for contributing to inmate violence. After a bloody riot at a maximum-security prison last weekend that left seven inmates dead, they find themselves once again asking federal officials to grant waivers and change laws to let them block the signals of these contraband devices.
Gov. Henry McMaster has eased hiring rules for new corrections officers. He says an officer shortage allows contraband to flow freely into the state's prisons, provoking often deadly inmate battles.
But some who've spent time in and around these institutions say contraband is so plentiful it is rarely the cause of violent disputes. They also say the problem stems from the inaction and collusion of currently employed correctional officers, not a shortage of employees.
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WASHINGTON, Aug 14 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump chided Merck & Co Inc's Kenneth Frazier after the drugmaker's chief executive resigned from a presidential advisory board earlier on Monday and cited a need for U.S. leaders to denounce bigotry following a violent weekend in Charlottesville, Virginia.
"Now that Ken Frazier of Merck Pharma has resigned from President's Manufacturing Council, he will have more time to LOWER RIPOFF DRUG PRICES!," Trump wrote in a post on Twitter. (Reporting by Susan Heavey; Editing by Bernadette Baum)
Pierre-Paul (knee/shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.
Pierre-Paul reported Thursday that he would be able to play Sunday, but he needs to wait until Sunday to earn the full medical clearance. The 28-year-old defensive end has 17 tackles (10 solo) and 1.5 sacks this season, and he'll be called upon to increase his pass-rushing presence if he's able to suit up this week.
As iconic as this sign in left field is, it will be going away after the 2018 season. Ted S. Warren ASSOCIATED PRESS
A 20-year-old woman who authorities say choked and assaulted her 5-month-old daughter has been charged with attempted murder.News outlets report the Richland County Sheriff's Department said in a news release that Jacklyn Sellers was arrested Saturday afternoon. Deputies say Sellers hit her daughter in the face and threw her against a wall, in addition to choking her.The release says Sellers also injured herself with a knife.Both Sellers and the baby were taken to the hospital. The baby suffered serious injuries and remains hospitalized. She has been placed into protective custody.Sellers was booked into the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center. It's unclear if she has a lawyer.
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Work started today on the second stage of the new mountain bike trail alongside the Chapman River.
Walking and cycling trails on the south side of river, between the Northwest Coastal Highway and Tersonia Way in Strathalbyn, have been closed while the work is under way.
The City of Greater Geraldton said the trails would be closed for about three weeks.
For more information, call (08) 9956 6600 or email council@cgg.wa.gov.au.
JUNEAU, Alaska — The company pursuing a copper and gold mine in southwest Alaska has unveiled plans for what it says will be a smaller, safer project, with plans to move into permitting later this year.
The Pebble Limited Partnership is attempting to reintroduce a project that for years has been the subject of fierce debate because of its location and potential effects on a major salmon fishery in Alaska’s Bristol Bay region.
Under the Obama administration, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposed restrictions on development. Pebble sued, and the restrictions were never finalized.
As part of a settlement, the EPA under President Donald Trump pledged to initiate a process for withdrawing the proposed restrictions.
Critics of Pebble worry the project being pitched might only be a starting point.
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× El Sistema Colorado presents Nucleo Concert
Who: El Sistema Colorado
What: Nucleo Concert
When: Thursday, May 10th from 6-7pm
Where: Bruce Randolph School (click here for map)
Join El Sistema Colorado for their end-of-year musical showcase, featuring students from the Elyria-Swansea and Globeville neighborhoods. Special guests from the Baroque Chamber Orchestra of Colorado will be joining on stage, along with Christopher Dragon, associate conductor for the Colorado Symphony, and Phillip Stevens, viola soloist from the Colorado Symphony Orchestra.
Be sure to take in this free community concert!
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SEOUL: South Korea's spy agency said on Wednesday that Kim Jong Nam, the estranged half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, was poisoned by two suspected North Korean female agents, according to lawmakers briefed by the intelligence agency.
The agency also said North Korea had long prepared for the murder of Kim Jong Nam, according to lawmakers, although they did not say how the agency knows that.
Kim was assassinated on his way to the Chinese territory of Macau, where he had been living, the lawmakers said, adding that he had been given China's protection.
(Reporting by Hyunjoo Jin and Ju-min Park; Editing by Tony Munroe and SImon Cameron-Moore)
Candidates for municipal offices in two Roger Mills County municipalities began filing their Declarations of Candidacy at 8 a.m. Monday, February 6, 2017. Jana Maddux, Secretary of the County Election Board, said the filing period ends at 5 p.m. Wednesday, February 8, 2017.
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Home Indiana Newburgh Elementary Students Race Past Fundraising Goal For Walk-A-Thon October 6th, 2017 Britney Taylor Indiana, Newburgh
Newburgh elementary students have already raced past the $16,000 they raised last year as part of the Walk-A-Thon fundraiser.
Every year, the students walk all day, each for just 30 minutes, to raise money, and they raised more than $16,000 before the walk even started. The fundraiser kicked off two weeks ago.
All of the money raised goes straight back to Newburgh Elementary for things like school supplies and playground equipment.
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Lupita Nyong’o posed in a cute bomber jacket reppin’ Nakita from Wakanda.
She wore a custom ‘Nakia’ jacket by high-end streetwear brand, Fear of God. Ahhh! Can they make this into production? The beauty was noticeably absent from the Avengers: Infinity Wars premiere, so this photo might have been subtly showing some love as she hashtagged #AvengersInfinityWar.
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She paired the look with black shades, and continued to play with the hashtag, ending the post with #NakiaWasAbroad.
So cute! Beauties, would you wear this jacket? Tell us in the comment section.
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(AP) – Health insurer Humana is leaving the Affordable Care Act’s public insurance exchanges for next year as it regroups after ending its proposed combination with rival insurer Aetna.
Humana Inc. covers about 150,000 people on exchanges in 11 states, including Kentucky.
The insurer said Tuesday it had taken several actions to improve that business, but it was still seeing signs of unbalanced risk in that customer population. Health insurers have struggled to attract enough healthy people to their risk pools to balance the claims they incur from people with expensive medical conditions.
Humana and Aetna said earlier Tuesday that they were calling off Aetna’s roughly $34 billion acquisition of Humana. That deal already had been rejected by a federal judge who was worried about its impact on competition.
Panik (head) passed concussion tests again Monday but his availability remains in question and the 7-day DL is a possibility, Andrew Baggarly of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
It's great news that Panik is passing the concussion tests thus far, but concussion symptoms can sometimes take more than two days to show up. As such, the Giants may choose to take it safe considering they are playing out the end of a lost season. Kelby Tomlinson has replaced Panik in the lineup at second base and would be the logical replacement should Panik be placed on the disabled list.
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Second Saturday Artist Reception-Juli Janovicz, Rich Keller and Laura Zielinski
Saturday, September 9, 2017
6:00 pm - 9:00pm
Lemon Street Gallery
4601 Sheridan Rd
Kenosha, WI
Meet the artists and enjoy refreshments at the opening reception for Lemon Street Gallery member artists which include painters Juli Janovicz and Rich Keller, and Laura Zielinski’s wonderful line of scented body products. This exhibit in the Brick Gallery runs from August 30 - September 24, 2017. Regular gallery hours are Wednesday 11-6pm, Thursday 11-8pm, Friday and Saturday 11-6pm and Sunday 11-4pm.
Price: Free
Kerry, 36 - who is mum to daughters Molly, 15, Lilly-Sue, 14, Heidi, 10, Dylan-Jorge, two, and son Maxwell, nine - was asked about expanding her brood after getting back together with George Kay.
The former Atomic Kitten star even went as far as to say that another child would "make her money", with her telling hosts Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes: "It makes me more money on the front covers of magazines doesn't it?
"Even if I was I wouldn't tell you, but do I look pregnant?
"I would never say no to another child, I'm not being careful, I won't go down that route [though] that's too personal."
During the chat, Kerry also spoke out about her mental health battle, with her referencing the now-infamous This Morning interview which saw her "slurring" on the sofa due to the medication that she was taking.
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The Golden State Warriors opened last season on a 24-game winning streak. They would need to close this campaign with 27 straight victories to match that group's record-setting win total.
Clearly, the sky is falling. Well, that or the Warriors had a few slight stumbles adjusting to several roster changes, are being careful not to overextend themselves in the regular season and have taken a couple injury hits of late.
The good news: Golden State is once again historically great, sporting an unprecedented point differential of plus-12.6 points per game. The scarier news: There are problem areas in need of cleaning up, meaning the club's ceiling has yet to be reached.
Some issues are bigger than others, and none have seriously threatened their position atop the NBA standings. But if the Dubs want to raise their second championship banner in three years, they could increase their odds by quieting these concerns.
TV's greatest (and most complicated) love story is looking a little different in season three.
Starz debuted the first trailer for the next season of Outlander before last night's premiere of The White Princess, and it's filled with all the things we definitely do not want: Claire and Jamie apart, Jamie distraught, and Frank. Despite all that, it's a damn good teaser.
At the end of season two, Jamie (Sam Heughan) sent the pregnant Claire (Caitriona Balfe) back to her own time while he went off to fight and presumably die in battle. She went back to her husband Frank (Tobias Menzies) and raised her daughter, Brianna (Sophie Skelton), for 20 years before going back to Scotland to learn that Jamie did not die at Culloden.
We learned all of that last season, and now we get to see it happen, whether we want to or not.
Although based on the trailer we've watched upwards of ten times already, we definitely want to.
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Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn is visiting Milton Keynes today (August 14).
Mr Corbyn will be at Willen Lake for a media event.
Milton Keynes South is the constituency of Conservative MP Iain Stewart, who has a majority of just 1,725.
Milton Keynes North is the constituency of Conservative MP Mark Lancaster, who has a majority of just 1,915.
Updates to follow.
9:49 p.m., public peace, fight, disorderly conduct - People tried to buy alcohol and cigarettes at a Mono Way business without proper identification. 9:44 a.m., Groveland - A group of bus passengers threatened a female driver and tried to sell drugs to people at a stop on Highway 120.
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MLB Winter Meetings 2018 are underway
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Baseball’s winter meetings are underway in Orlando with a flurry of activity taking place Sunday and more expected as the week goes on.
Cleveland.com’s Paul Hoynes is in the middle of the action and will provide updates throughout each day as the Cleveland Indians look to build their roster for the 2018 season.
Follow along here for complete updates on all of the big free agent signings and what they will mean for the Indians, as well as rumors on potential trades and other moves.
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A massive EuroMillions jackpot is up for grabs tonight.
The jackpot has soared to an estimated €140 million.
If it's won here in Ireland, it would be the biggest ever EuroMillions win for the country - topping Dolores McNamara's win of €115 million back in 2005.
National Lottery spokesperson Miriam Donohoe said: "She was the first ever Irish jackpot winner, and that scale of a win hasn't been repeated.
"This year, very early in January, we had a win of €38 million won by a small family syndicate in north County Dublin."
She added that the jackpot 'rarely rolls so high'.
Business Insider Sears is borrowing more money from CEO Eddie Lampert's hedge fund.
The retailer has borrowed $100 million from affiliates of Lampert's hedge fund, ESL Investments, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission that was first reported on by the Chicago Tribune.
ESL Investments also agreed to lend the troubled retailer up to $100 million more by December 1.
Over the last two years, Lampert and his hedge fund have loaned Sears close to $2 billion to keep the business in operation, as the retailer has struggled in the face of declining mall traffic and growing e-commerce competition.
Sears has announced plans to close more than 300 Kmart and Sears stores in 2017. The closings will bring Sears' store count to less than 1,140, down from 2,073 five years ago.
In August, Sears reported that sales at stores open for at least a year fell 11.5% in the second quarter. Total revenue fell 22% to $4.37 billion in the most recent quarter, mainly due to store closures.
Cuba's population is around 11 million. This means that the number of tourists was equivalent to 36% of the country's population .
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Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., recently alarmed me, exclaiming, “it’s now time to start moving American (military) dependents out of South Korea,” adding, “pre-emption is becoming more likely as their (North Korea) technology matures.”
I was dumbfounded. I’m a proud parent of two Korean-born children adopted as infants who are now exceptional young adults. Does Graham believe the U.S. should bomb North Korea first? It horrifies me that this could happen in my children’s birth country.
Twenty-five million people live in North Korea. South Korea, our sixth largest trade partner, has more than 51 million residents. Samsung, Hyundai and Kia are multinational corporations based in South Korea. The Winter Olympics are scheduled to start in February 2018 in Pyeongchang. The world’s finest athletes will be just 40 miles south of the Demilitarized Zone separating the two countries.
Sen. Graham apparently believes the U.S. should ignite a bomb exchange, devastating the Korean Peninsula.
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You just knew when the Eagles accepted the dates at Classic East and Classic West that there would be more that just two shows. You weren’t being cynical, it was economically inevitable. The Classic Northwest show was tacked on, and now a 4 date mini tour is announced. Expect more.
10/17 – Greensboro, NC – Coliseum
10/20 – Atlanta, GA – Philips Arena
10/24 – Louisville, KY – KFC Yum! Center
10/27 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena
Full info HERE
It’s being billed as “An Evening With The Eagles”. I guess if they added “With Family And Friends” to the bill it might hurt tickets sales even though it would be more accurate.
(NBC News) Business is picking up at lawn mower service centers all across the country as homeowners prepare to tackle spring lawn chores.
That means it’s also time for tune-ups on your lawn mowers, trimmers and other outdoor power equipment.
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Fresh oil and clean fuel are a must.
“The reason for that is the fuel in there may be stale,and trying to start it up will circulate it through the gas lines and through all the starting parts and make it much harder to deal with,” says Paul Hope of Consumer Reports.
Draining the old gas might be necessary, especially if it has too much ethanol in it.
“Ethanol’s an alcohol. It dries up your skin. It dries up all the rubber products inside the motor,” explains small engine expert Kenny Harnach.
Make sure the gas you’re buying has 10-percent or less ethanol in it, or better yet, search out a gas station that sells ethanol-free gasoline.
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Shocking revelation: guys like to be guys. Whatever your opinion of the differences between genders (real or imagined), most of us live comfortably in a society where there are masculine and feminine traits -- and most of us are ok with that. But sometimes, we take it too far, and we engage in activities that, while arguably manly, actively turn off the opposite sex. Women shared some of them in a recent AskReddit thread, and these should serve as a cautionary tale.
UEFA on Monday charged French club Lyon with racist behaviour and crowd disturbances at last week’s Europa League match against CSKA Moscow.
Up to 150 hooded Lyon fans clashed with riot police ahead of the game in the French city leaving eight officers injured. The club already has a European ban, suspended for two years from April 2017, hanging over it.
Event time: 1-10pm, Aug. 11-12. http://www.waukeshabluesfest.com/
The 11th Annual Waukesha BluesFest will be held on Friday and Saturday, August 11 and 12, 2017 at beautiful Naga-Waukee Park, 1/2 mile north of Interstate 94 on Highway 83 in Delafield, WI. Music runs from 1pm to 10:00pm each day, rain or shine, under a large music tent.
Price: At the Gate One Day Ticket $25 Two Day Ticket $40
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Tuesday, the city’s annual “Read to Me” book drive kicked off Downtown at the Main Library. They are trying to collect 60,000 new and gently used children’s books.
“We distribute them to schools, homeless shelters, places where children can enjoy the magic and excitement of reading,” said Nick Manole, ABQ Ride Marketing Specialist.
Children from local groups from around the city arrived to the kickoff Tuesday by ABQ Ride Buses, where they got their very own book.
If you would like to donate a book, there are several drop-off sites around the city including Barnes and Noble, John Brooks Grocery Stores, Applebees and city libraries.
MR IVAN HILARY DELPECHE better known as CHARLES PIERRE of Dubois formerly of Campden Park died on Monday March 5th at the age of 82. The funeral for the late MR IVAN HILARY DELPECHE better known as CHARLES PIERRE of Dubois formerly of Campden Park takes place on Saturday march 24th at the Wesleyan Holiness Church, Dubois. The body lies at the church from 1:00 pm. Tributes begin at 1:30 pm. The service begins at 2:00 pm. Burial will be at the Penniston Cemetery.
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(WFLA) – Blue Buffalo is voluntarily recalling cans of dog food, the company announced on their website on Monday.
A supplier notified the company of the possible presence of aluminum in a production run of cans.
The recall affects only Blue Buffalo Homestyle Recipe Healthy Weight, Chicken Dinner with Garden Vegetables in a 12.5 ounce cans.
The cans have a UPC code of 8-40243-10017-0 and a best by date of August 3, 2019.
No other products are involved and the company has not received any reports of illness or injury as a result of the problem.
Cans be returned for a full refund at your local retailer.
For more information, dog owners can call 866-800-2917.
Dundee-based newspaper and comics publisher DC Thomson paid out dividends of £19.8 million to its family owners last year despite a fall in profits, up from £19.2m in the previous 12 months.
The publisher of the Courier and the Evening Telegraph in Dundee, the Press & Journal and Evening Express in Aberdeen, and the Beano comic, revealed profits fell to £24.2m from £30.1m in the year to end-March 2016. Revenues rose 12 per cent to £275m.
Chairman Andrew F Thomson said the year had seen stability in publishing revenues, adding: “Our newspaper and magazine businesses continue to perform well in the current market. Despite newspaper advertising declines, profitability was ahead of last year.
“Progress is being made to supplement declining advertising revenues with new lines of business in the digital and events business as well as launching both generic and licensed titles.”
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The Deputy Prime Minister is set to open Brisbane Airport's $135 million international terminal expansion.
Michael McCormack will on Monday launch the expansion which provides space for new arriving and departing passenger zones and gates at the international terminal.
The additional 11,000 square metres of space will feature a 90 metre floor to ceiling artwork by Queensland College of Art student Michael Phillips.
The project also delivered 55,000 square metres of new pavement, new aircraft taxiways and three new aircraft parking bays.
The combination of Hansal Mehta and Rajkummar Rao has always been a deadly one, what with the duo coming out with much acclaimed movies like Shahid, Citylights and Aligarh to name a few. The duo comes together once again but on a completely different platform, one that is digital in nature and has created a storm ever since it was launched in April 2017, Ekta Kapoor's brainchild ALTBalaji.
Titled "Bose-Dead/Alive", the show is an unraveling of India's biggest cover up, based on the life of Subhash Chandra Bose. Rajkummar, an actor known for his sheer dedication and talent has given his blood, sweat and tears and the transformation is visible in this exclusive first look image.
The trailer of ALTBalaji's Bose-Dead/Alive will be launched on 18th August, 2017. Directed by Pulkit, the show has been created by Hansal Mehta.
RAWALPINDI, July 4 (APP):Afghan Ambassador to Pakistan, Dr Hazrat Omar Zakhilwal
Wednesday called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General
Qamar Javed Bajwa here at General Headquarters.
During the meeting, matters of mutual interest including
security situation in Afghanistan and region came under
discussion.
The ambassador thanked COAS for his efforts in improving
bilateral relations.
Adrian Morales keeps a watchful eye as a lifeguard at the Chino Valley Aquatic Center. Open Swim goes from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday through Sunday, Aug. 12. Admission is $3 for youths ages 3-17 and seniors 55 and older, $4 for adults ages 18-54, $14 for a family up to five people and free for children younger than 2.
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Dolphins Daily: April 17th, 2017
John Congemi is your host on today's Dolphins Daily. Watch as he highlights the players starting their off-season workout program and more.
ELIZABETH, N.J. (AP) - Authorities say a shooting from one vehicle to another on a busy New Jersey highway sent a man to the hospital in critical condition.
The Union County prosecutor's office says the gunfire took place between 5:15 a.m. and 5:45 a.m. Saturday on Routes 1 and 9 in Elizabeth near the Newark line.
Prosecutors said gunfire from a dark-colored sport utility vehicle or pickup truck hit an occupant of a white SUV.
The driver took the 28-year-old victim to get emergency medical treatment and the Elizabeth resident was reported in critical condition at a hospital.
Anyone with information is asked to call Elizabeth police or detectives in the county prosecutor's office.
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. children's agency says nearly 30 percent of young people between the ages of 15 and 24 in countries affected by conflict and disaster are illiterate, triple the global rate.
UNICEF said in a report released Wednesday that among these 59 million young people, girls are at the biggest disadvantage.
It says four impoverished African countries with a history of instability have the highest rates of young people unable to read or write — Niger with 76 percent, Chad with 69 percent, South Sudan with 68 percent and Central African Republic with 64 percent.
New UNICEF Executive Director Henrietta Fore says: "These numbers are a stark reminder of the tragic impact that crises have on children's education, their futures, and the stability and growth of their economies and societies."
Teen shot in the leg in northeast Houston
A person was injured Friday afternoon in a shooting in northeast Houston, according to the Houston Police Department.
Police received a call at 4:01 p.m. about a person being shot at Lockwood Drive and Bennington Street with a suspect fleeing on foot. The victim was transported to a hospital, according to the Houston Police Department.
CBS KHOU 11 and ABC KTRK 13 reported the victim was a teenager. Investigators said the victim is a teen, who was shot in the leg, and the suspect is a male teen, according to KHOU 11.
Kashmere High School is located near where the shooting took place.
Cabinet has approved principles to the amendment of the Public Service Act as Government steps up efforts to give civil servants the right to collective bargaining as enshrined in the Constitution.
Civil servants have for long been advocating for collective bargaining and the amendments will remove inconsistences which have stood in the way.
This comes as Government is in the process of decompressing grades of civil servants in a bid to pay them according to experience, seniority and qualifications.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - International Paper Co-
* International Paper says through participation on manufacturing jobs council, "we will work to strengthen the social and economic fabric of communities"‍​ Further company coverage:
Samaritan's Purse, based in Boone, is currently helping hurricane victims on five islands. The organization has more than 3,000 employees working in field offices around the world.
There’s a bunch of new music hitting today, with both singles and videos burning up the bluegrass airspace.
Next up is the debut single from the upcoming Sideline project on Mountain Home. It’s a familiar topic for a bluegrass song, the mountain man come to town causing murder and mayhem in his wake. Written by Josh Manning, Thunder Dan is told in a bluesy, pentatonic style and presented on screen in this storyline video put together by Ty Gilpin at the label.
Sideline is Steve Dilling on banjo, Skip Cherryholmes on guitar, Jason Moore on bass, Nathan Aldridge on fiddle, Troy Boone on mandolin, and Bailey Coe on guitar.
Thunder Dan is the first track to be heard from the band’s next album, Front and Center, due to drop sometime this spring. Mountain Home will be focusing heavily on singles in 2018, so look for similar releases from their artists in the near future.
Radio programmers can download the single now at AirPlay Direct, and fans can stream or purchase it from the popular online sites.
Sarfraz is a good captain, just needs time for maturity: Wasim
Former skipper and all-rounder Wasim Akram said that the green shirts have all the potential for a comeback and Sarfraz Ahmed is a good captain but needs sometime for maturity.
Speaking to media in Lahore Wasim Akram mentioned that winning and losing is a part of game, adding that team performance should not be negatively judged for losing a single match.
Wasim stressed for unity within the team, saying describing it ‘extremely’ important.
He said Sri Lankan cricket team’s visit to Pakistan will be a good step and it will promote cricket.
DEERFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – It was a busy 2016 for the Deerfield Police Department, but they’re satisfied with how it went. The police posted the number of times last year that officers performed certain duties on their Facebook page, including receiving calls, responding to crimes, and patrol work.
In 2016, Deefield police made 259 arrests, had 2,300 motor vehicle stops, and assisted in 158 crashes. They also attended to 414 medical emergencies.
“The numbers are slightly down this year,” Sergeant Harry Ruddock told 22News, “but they’re are pretty consistent. Hopefully we can keep those numbers on a decline in 2017.”
Ruddock said that they’re also responsible for several administrative duties like firearm licensing. Deerfield Police also issued 60 parking tickets, 782 citations, and 247 offence reports.
× Indiana court weighs challenge to execution drug selection
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Supreme Court is considering whether state prison officials can change execution drugs without going through a public review.
The justices heard arguments Thursday in the challenge by death row inmate Roy Lee Ward, who was convicted in the 2001 rape and murder of 15-year-old Stacy Payne in southern Indiana’s Spencer County.
The state appeals court ruled in June that the Department of Correction didn’t follow proper procedures in selecting a new three-drug combination in 2014.
Ward’s attorney, David Frank, argues such decisions should be subject to public oversight.
Deputy Attorney General Stephen Creason says state law doesn’t require the rulemaking process and would unduly delay executions.
Indiana has 12 death row inmates but no executions are currently scheduled.
The court didn’t say when it would issue a ruling.
Adobe has updated its Flash Player to version 26.0.0.126, which is now available from here.
This new version fixes five bugs, including video quitting unexpectedly, and incorrect errors.
It also addresses nine ‘critical’ vulnerabilities which could lead to remote code execution, making it an important and urgent update for anyone using a previous version.
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, who is on an official visit to Georgia, visited the Khojivank pantheon in Tbilisi where he laid flowers to the graves of Hovhannes Tumanyan, Raffi and Gabriel Sundukyan, paying tribute to the memory of Armenian classics.
PM visited the church of St. Gevorg, where he was met by the primate of the Georgian diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church, Bishop Vazgen Mirzakhanyan and numerous representatives of the Armenian community.
Nikol Pashinyan thanked the community for the warm welcome.
“The revolution that took place in Yerevan, we call the revolution of love and tolerance, and today I am here with a message of peace and tolerance. I want to say that I love you all, I'm proud of you, I'm proud, seeing the pride of being an Armenian in your eyes, I'm proud to see the relations between Armenia and Georgia, I'm proud that relations between our countries will strengthened and deepen,” Pashinyan said in his address.
Wilson Hall falls at Pinewood Prep
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WOLO) – Wilson Hall was unable to hold on to a second half lead, falling to Pinewood Prep 44-35.
The Barons drop to 5-2 on the season, falling to 3-2 in SCISA AAA, while the Panthers rise to 4-3 overall, 3-1 against their region.
Wilson Hall returns home on the 13th to host first-place and undefeated Hammond.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - ACHETER LOUER FR SA:
* NET CASH POSITION OF EUR 1.9 MILLION (NOT 1.9 BILLION) AT 31 DECEMBER
* FY OPERATING REVENUE EUR 3.6 MILLION VERSUS EUR 3.4 MILLION YEAR AGO
* CONFIDENT TO REALISE A GOOD FY 2018‍​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
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1:09 Derrick Baity: Next goal is to win a bowl game
1:14 Stoops: You've got to score points earlier than we did
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1:09 Stephen Johnson takes blame for early fumble
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CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Gov. Matt Mead says the Wyoming Integrated Test Center near Gillette will be used to test new carbon capture technologies being developed in Japan.
Mead announced Tuesday that the Japanese Ministry of Environment has authorized the Japan Coal Energy Center and Kawasaki Heavy Industries to use the center to conduct testing, which will involve an investment of about $7.3 million to $9.1 million.
The Japan Coal Energy Center and Kawasaki will undertake planning and design work this year while a test pad at the Wyoming facility is built.
Mead says in a statement that the research helps position the Wyoming Integrated Test Center as a world class facility for testing carbon management technologies.
PUNTA GORDA, Fla. A Punta Gorda police officer is under internal investigation for using a Taser on a 91-year-old man.
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Police have charged a man over an armed robbery and two attempted armed robberies in South Perth on Monday.
Police will allege about 5:10pm, the man entered South Piazza on the South Perth Esplanade.
A 35-year-old man from Bentley will face court on Tuesday. Photo: Queensland Police Service
It is alleged he was armed with a hatchet and a replica firearm and stole property from a store before entering another store where he attempted to steal money from the till.
The man was challenged by staff and he fled on foot.
It is further alleged the man walked into another store in the Piazza and again attempted to steal money from the till.
Surrounded by a sumptuous and mature garden this beautiful stone property has been renovated to a very high standard whilst maintaining tradition and charm throughout. Reception rooms filled with light and bedrooms on each level, this home offers lots of space and comfort.
LANSING, Mich. – Michigan drivers will pay higher taxes at the pump and shell out more to renew their license plate.
The increased taxes, which Gov. Rick Snyder and lawmakers approved nearly 14 months ago to improve aging roads and bridges, take effect beginning Sunday. It is the state’s first fuel tax hike in 20 years and the first major vehicle fee increase since 1983.
The gasoline tax of 19 cents a gallon will increase by 7.3 cents and the diesel tax of 15 cents a gallon will go up 11.3 cents. Vehicle registration fees will rise 20 percent.
Michigan will have the sixth-highest gas taxes in the country, up from 18th, according to the American Petroleum Institute.
Soil firecracker festival is one of the oldest in Hai Duong province. It was held annually, forming part of the Con Son – Kiep Bac Spring Festival which is underway in Chi Linh district.
Chapel Hill, NC HIV cure research to date has focused on clearing the virus from T cells, a type of white blood cell that is an essential part of the immune system. Yet investigators in the Division of Infectious Diseases at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine have found the virus persists in HIV-infected macrophages.
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Regulatory Compliance & the Investor's Dream: How Close is Nigeria to the “Ease Agenda”?
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Benue Attack: Makurdi Catholic Diocese Confirms Killing Of Two Priests
The Catholic Diocese of Makurdi has confirmed the killing of two of its priests, Rev Fathers Joseph Gor and Felix Tyolaha, in an early hour attack on St Ignatius Quasi Parish, Ukpor, Mbalom in Gwer West Local Government Council of Benue. A statement by its Director of Communications, Rev Fr Moses Iorapuu, said that the […]
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Thousands of US protesters rally against Trump's immigration crackdown
Liberty Island has been evacuated because of a climber at the Statue of Liberty.
A person climbed the statue's base on the Fourth of July shortly after several people were arrested after hanging a banner from the statue's pedestal calling for abolishing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
News helicopter video showed the climber sitting Wednesday by the bottom of the statue's robes, about 100 feet (30 meters) above ground. Police nearby tried to persuade the climber to descend.
Earlier, National Park Service spokesman Jerry Willis said at least six people were taken into custody for the banner, which read "Abolish I.C.E.," referring to part of the Department of Homeland Security.
Willis says federal regulations prohibit hanging banners from the monument.
Banner organizing group Rise and Resist says the climber isn't connected to its demonstration.
GAINESVILLE — The University of Florida says it got a record number of applications in the last few months.
UF officials announced Tuesday that nearly 35,000 prospective students asked to be admitted to the school in the summer or fall of 2017. That's a nearly 8 percent increase over last year.The university said it had accepted more than 13,000 students - or about 38 percent of those who applied.
Last year UF admitted 42.5 percent of those who applied.
Those who got into UF have until May 1 to tell the university whether they plan to become part of the "Gator Nation."
UF President Kent Fuchs called this year's incoming class "among the most competitive ever."
The average grade point average of those admitted is 4.4 and the average score on the SAT exam was 1349.
DUBLIN (AP) — An Irish citizen recently acquitted after four years' imprisonment in Egypt says he saw dozens of cellmates become radicalized and adopt views of the Islamic State group during his brutal captivity in overcrowded jails.
Ibrahim Halawa was arrested after security forces broke up a 2013 sit-in protesting the army's overthrow of an elected Islamist president. The 21-year-old was released in October after being held in a half-dozen detention centers.
His experience provides a unique perspective on how conditions inside Egypt's notorious prisons have degenerated during an unprecedented crackdown on dissent.
Halawa, who is of Egyptian descent, had faced death by hanging on charges that ranged from inciting violence to murder. He says regular beatings with bars and metal chains during captivity led him and others to the brink of despair.
× Chicago’s summer film series returns with 14-feature lineup
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago’s Millennium Park Summer Film Series will return this year with longtime favorites like “Caddyshack” and award-winning new hits including “La La Land.”
The 14-feauture lineup kicks off June 13 with the 1980s classic “The Blues Brothers” and wraps up Sept. 5 with “Wayne’s World.” The list also includes Millennium Park’s first Spanish-language film with the July 11 presentation of “El Norte.”
A special daytime showing of the 1937 classic “Snow White” is scheduled for Aug. 24 at 10 a.m. All other films will start Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.
Guests can find a seat at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion or lounge on the Great Lawn while the films play on the park’s 40-foot LED screen.
All films will be screened with English subtitles or captioning. Admission is free.
Identify the purpose of the slots in overhead console. Any idea what it is for and why these openings are not on the US version of the console?
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Leading out of The OT this week, Fox’s The Simpsons drew 7.5 million total viewers and a 2.7 demo rating, besting its previous Season 29 highs by 44 and 22 percent.
A double helping of Bob’s Burgers then did 3.8 mil/1.6) (tying its own season high in the demo) and 2.9 mil/1.3, while Family Guy (2.8 mil/1.2) ticked up.
Elsewhere….
NBC | Sunday Night Football (15.9 mil/4.9) was down a tick from last week’s fast nationals.
CBS | Wisdom of the Crowd (6.2 mil/0.7) dipped a tenth to tie its series low, while NCIS: LA (7.4 mil/0.8) and Madam Secretary (6.4 mil/0.8) each ticked up a tenth.
ABC | AFV (5.4 mil/0.9) was down a tenth, followed by a Frozen rebroadcast (4.9 mil/1.2) and Kristen Bell’s highly entertaining, high school drama geek-tastic Encore! special (1.9 mil/0.5).
Want scoop on any of the above shows? Email InsideLine@tvline.com and your question may be answered via Matt’s Inside Line.
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5:07 Defense, prosecutor make their case in closing arguments in Van Note murder trial
3:16 Kelvin Herrera, Joakim Soria discuss this year's Royals bullpen
1:00 Blue Valley football coach Eric Driskell on life support
4:27 White House press corps grills Sean Spicer over Flynn resignation
2:20 KU coach Bill Self on beating West Virginia: 'I still don't know how we did it'
3:54 Singing telegram helps create a love match in an Alabama Wal-Mart
0:47 Blue Valley students hold prayer vigil for coach Eric Driskell
A mudslide has closed Interstate 80 in one direction.
According to N-DOT, westbound Interstate 80 has been closed at the state line. Eastbound traffic is not affected.
There is no estimate as to when the road will re-open.
The popular Inner Sunset hot pot shop Nabe has expanded - just in time for winter. It features the same menu from siblings and owners Hilwin and Hubert Wong, with a modern look by Alan Tse.
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The next meeting of the Prime Ministers of the Eurasian Economic Union member countries will be held in October in Yerevan.
However participants of the Astana meeting could not agree on the date of the next meeting, Tengrinews.kz reported.
“The next meeting in a narrow and extended format will be held in Yerevan on October 30,” Kyrgyzstan's PM Sooronbay Jeenbekov said, speaking at a meeting in Astana. However, Russian PM Dmitry Medvedev spoke against the date of the next meeting.
“There is one adjustment. Another date was agreed upon, when we discussed it in a narrow format before,” Mevedev said adding that the meeting was supposed to be held on October 24-25.
The Indians are encouraged by Brantley's (ankle) progress in his rehab from right ankle surgery, Zack Meisel of The Athletic Cleveland reports.
Brantley underwent right ankle surgery in the middle of October and was initially given a recovery timetable of 4-5 months, leaving his status for the start spring training up in the air. While he's apparently making solid progress, the Indians won't know more until he's able to resume agility and running drills.
KARACHI - Karachi Transport Action Committee President Mohammad Ashraf Banglori has asked City Mayor Wasim Akhtar to streamline Karachi's sewerage system.
In a statement issued here on Sunday, he said, "Sewage is overflowing in MA Jinnah Road, Jehangir Road, Purana Golimar, Lee Market, Garden Road and Ranshore Lane areas, causing problems for the people of these localities.”
“Sewage accumulates on these roads, causing traffic jams and unhygienic conditions. Pedestrians and bikers are in trouble because of this ugly condition of roads and streets,” he said. Heaps of solid waste in different areas of the city and sewage have become a big issue, which needs to be addressed on a priority basis, he said.
(WSPA) — Though full of excitement and parties, the holidays can be stressful for those with dementia.
The Alzheimer’s Association South Carolina Chapter has advice and gift suggestions to help you navigate the holidays.
The Spartanburg Knitting Guild chose the Alzheimer’s Association to receive handmade “twiddle muffs” that provide tactile stimulation and can help soothe dementia patients in group settings.
The muffs are available for free by contacting the Alzheimer’s Association at 1-800-272-3900.
You can also contact the organization to learn more about the MedicAlert and Safe Return program.
Bracelets with your loved one’s information can be ordered for free by calling the same number.
For more information, visit www.alz.org/sc/
The kids filed excitedly back into class Monday morning. Their weekend assignment was to sell something, then share with the class.
Little Mary led off, “I sold girl scout cookies and I made $30,” she said proudly. “My sales approach was to appeal to the customer’s civil spirit, and that was my success.”
“Very good,” said the teacher.
Eventually, it was Little Johnny’s turn. The teacher held her breath. Little Johnny walked to the front of the classroom and dumped a box full of cash on the teacher’s desk.
“$2,467” he said.
“$2,467!” cried the teacher, “What in the world were you selling?”
“Toothbrushes,” said Little Johnny.
“Toothbrushes?” echoed the teacher,
“How could you possibly sell enough toothbrushes to make that much money?”
“I found the busiest corner in town,” said Little Johnny, “I set up a chocolate chip cookie stand and gave everybody who walked by a free sample.
They all said, “This tastes like POOP!”
Then I replied, “It is. Wanna buy a toothbrush?!!”
A comedian has been charged over offensive graffiti near Eurydice Dixon’s memorial.
A comedian has been charged over offensive graffiti near Eurydice Dixon’s memorial.
A MELBOURNE comedian has been charged with allegedly painting the "lewd markings" discovered close to the Princes Park memorial for Eurydice Dixon.
Ms Dixon, 22, an aspiring comedian, was killed as she walked home from a comedy gig in Melbourne's CBD on June 13.
A 31-year-old comedian has allegedly been charged with criminal damage, offensive behaviour and marking offensive graffiti, The Age reports.
Eurydice Dixon was found dead in Melbourne’s Princes Park.
Police found offensive paint markings at the site in Princes Park on June 18, the day of a public vigil in Ms Dixon's honour
The man has been charged and bailed by police to face court in August, The Age reports.
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MONTECITO, Calif. (AP)  Despite weeks of cleanup, a large amount of material remains to be removed from areas in and around Montecito that were hit by devastating debris flows early last month.
Santa Barbara County authorities say five of 11 debris catch-basins have been cleared, amounting to about 36 percent of the needed work.
Additionally, work continues to clear channels that carry water down to the ocean. The county says many remain filled with debris and would not be able to carry storm runoff.
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Feb 14 Anhui Anke Biotechnology Group Co Ltd :
* Says its Shanghai-based pharmaceuticals wholly owned subsidiary was recognized as high-tech enterprise
* Says the subsidiary will enjoy a tax preference of 15 percent for three years
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If you want the best view of the upcoming solar eclipse, pack your bags for Carbondale! If you’re going to be hanging around the Chicagoland area, you can still get an incredible view of it, but you’ll need some protection.
Given the rarity of this occurrence, the Adler Planetarium has put together this nifty guide on where you can pick up solar eclipse glasses in the Chicagoland area. They’re also generously taking the time out to pass out glasses & teach people about the solar eclipse at the following locations:
Daley Plaza: Wednesday, August 16 @ 7:00 am – 1:00 pm
South Grant Park: Thursday, August 17 @ 1:00 – 7:00 pm
Lagunitas Brewing Company: Friday, August 18 @ 12:30 – 6:30 pm
Why all the fuss about the eclipse? Consider that it’ll be the first time since June 8, 1918 that a total solar eclipse will be visible across the entire contiguous United States. 99 years ago!
The latest trolley watch figures released by the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation has revealed that there are currently 15 patients waiting on A&E trolleys for a bed at the Midland Regional Hospital, Tullamore.
A total of 21 people are awaiting a proper bed at the busy Offaly hospital with six being placed in already full wards while they wait.
Across the border in Portlaoise Hospital, 11 patients are on trolleys, while there are 10 in Mullingar, with a further 10 in already full wards.
University Hospital Limerick is the most overcrowded in the country with 28 people awaiting a proper bed.
Nationally today, August 14, 295 patients are waiting on a proper bed.
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A man was left unconscious after a brutal attack in Leighton Buzzard in the early hours of the morning.
At around 3am on Sunday, March 11, the victim was walking home from The Lancer pub, when he encountered another man in Market Square and stumbled into him as he walked.
The man then assaulted the victim and he lost consciousness for a brief period outside Pizza Plus. He sustained serious injuries that required hospital treatment.
The offender is described as white, in his twenties, with a dark moustache and dark hair. He was wearing a flat cap and a long, dark, smart coat.
DC Jeremy Atkin said: “This was a serious assault on a man as he was simply walking home from a night out. We are urging anyone who witnessed this incident to come forward.”
Anyone with information about this incident can report it using the online reporting centre, or by calling Bedfordshire Police on 101 quoting reference number JD/7152/2018.
Alternatively you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
March 28 Bertelsmann CEO in news conference
* Says long-term investors such as pension funds, family offices could be partners for Penguin Random House stake
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Green will not return to Monday's game against the Spurs with a pelvic contusion, Monte Poole of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Green suffered the injury in the second quarter of Monday's game. X-rays came back negative, but he should be considered questionable for Friday's game against the Hawks. With Green out, David West, Jordan Bell, and Kevon Looney could all see more time. Prior to exiting Monday, Green posted just two rebounds in 12 minutes.
Dick Clark Productions is hitting back against Mariah Carey's claim it sabotaged her live performance on its "New Year's Rockin' Eve" special.
Carey's disaster during the annual New Year's Eve special in Times Square made international headlines: The superstar vocally stumbled through her short set, failing to sing for most of it despite a pre-recorded track of her songs playing in the background.
Carey was visibly upset during the performance and afterward tweeted "(expletive) happens." Her representative Nicole Perna blamed technical difficulties, and in an interview with Billboard she said Dick Clark Productions hampered Carey's performance.
"She was not winging this moment and took it very seriously," Perna told Billboard. "A shame that production set her up to fail."
OSLO, April 28 The fatal crash of an Airbus helicopter in Norway last year was the result of metal fatigue in the aircraft's gearbox, the country's Accident Investigation Board (AIBN) said in a report on Friday, confirming initial findings.
All 13 people on board were killed when the Super Puma's main rotor blades separated from the aircraft as it was ferrying passengers from a Norwegian offshore oil platform operated by Statoil in April 2016.
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JEWETT CITY, Conn. (WTNH) – Officials are investigating break-in at the Wyre Wind Corp. in Griswold on Sunday.
Troopers found that more than 2,100 feet of copper cable was cut from multiple areas of the building. The value of the missing copper is estimated to be greater than $4,500. The building also sustained over $30,000 in damages.
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Police say based on tracks in the snow, it is believed that the suspects parked a truck on Anthony Street and accessed the property through a gate.
It was also determined that the suspects used an on-site forklift to reach the copper cables that were approximately 25 feet above the floor.
Units say the suspects used a machine-powered saw to cut through the copper wire.
The suspects have not been identified at this time.
Rising DMV Star Jaqii returned to the #KYSBlockParty stage in SE DC. How did she fare this time? Jaqii speaks to KYS on her latest performance.
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FILE - In this April 1, 2015, file photo, Dwayne Johnson, left, and Tyrese Gibson arrive at the premiere of "Furious 7" at the TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX in Los Angeles. Tyrese posted on Instagram Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017, that Johnson was a "clown" for agreeing to star in a spinoff film in the "Fast & Furious” franchise. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP, File )
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School finance officer facing theft charges resigns
CHESTERFIELD, Mo. (AP) — A woman has resigned as chief financial officer at Columbia Public Schools after she was charged with stealing thousands of dollars from band boosters at a suburban St. Louis high school.
Forty-five-year-old Anna Munson is free on bail after being charged last month with receiving stolen property. The charge stems from her volunteer work as treasurer of the band boosters group at Marquette High School in the Rockwood School District.
Columbia district spokeswoman Michelle Baumstark told the Columbia Daily Tribune that Munson resigned last week for personal reason and that there's no indication district money is missing. Munson previously was chief financial officer at the Riverview Gardens School District.
Munson's attorney, Richard Lozano, didn't comment to the Daily Tribune and didn't immediately return a phone message from The Associated Press.
The Alliance Kiwanis Stars of Tomorrow contest will be held Sunday, April 8, 2018 at the Performing Arts Center in Alliance.
The deadline for entering in the contest has been set as well. Applications to enter must be received or postmarked no later than midnight Friday, March 16, 2018.
Students enrolled in a public, private or parochial school in western Nebraska in Kindergarten through Grade 12 are eligible. There are four divisions in the contest depending on grade level.
Most if not all music instructors, both private and at schools, will have entry forms on hand. Please feel free to contact them, or call John McGhehey at 763-2100 days; or Kevin Horn 762-7167 nights.
Local musicians performing music from the eclectic catalog of Ween. 9 pm. $15, adv $10.
UW Stevens Point hired Greg Breitbach as the schools new head football coach this week. Breitbach returns to UWSP where he was an assistant coach from 2003 to 2006.
Breitbach comes to Stevens Point after spending the last five seasons as head coach at Millersville University, a Division II program in Pennsylvania. In 2017, he led the Marauders to the highest win total in 10 years.
Breitbach spend three seasons at Stevens Point as offensive coordinator for John Miech. The Pointers went 18-12 during that stretch, reaching a No. 12 national ranking in 2003.
On the field, Breitbach was a quarterback for Montana Western in 1991 and 1992, captaining the team in 1992. He also played quarterback for two seasons at Dickinson State, leading DSU to back-to-back NDCAC conference championships.
The Pointers will open their season Sept. 1 with a 1:00 p.m. kickoff.
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CLEVELAND-- FOX 8 and Amanda Berry are working together to help loved ones reunite with their missing family members.
Jessica Morgan removed her angle monitor on June 8 and left out her bedroom window on Clybourne Avenue in Cleveland.
Her family is concerned she may have tried to get to Pennsylvania.
If you have any information, please call the Cleveland Division of Police at 216-623-5262.
You can see the daily missing persons segment with Amanda Berry on FOX 8 News at 6 a.m., 8 a.m., noon, 4 p.m., 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.
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Two British people have died at a seaside resort in Cambodia, according to the Foreign Office.
The man in his thirties and woman in her twenties are believed to have committed suicide on New Year's Eve, local media claimed.
Both were found in Sihanoukville in south-west Cambodia, where they had reportedly moved.
A spokesman for the Foreign Office said: "We are in contact with local authorities following the deaths of two British nationals in Cambodia and are supporting their families at this extremely difficult time."
Mubende — The Rev Fr Emmanuel Mwerikande, the parish priest of Our Lady of Fatima Church in Mubende Town, has asked the Judiciary to speed up the trial of inmates currently on remand to reduce congestion in prisons across the country.
While leading Easter Mass at Kaweeri Prison on Sunday, Fr Mwerikande said many people are languishing in prison not because they committed crimes, but due to the sluggish process of dispensing justice in the country.
He said that fair and timely trial is a fundamental human right that ought to be respected.
WARREN, Mich. - An Endangered Missing Advisory was issued for a 13-year-old girl who was last seen Monday morning on her way to school in Warren.
Alyssa Katherine Golding was last seen walking to school at about 7:30 a.m. in the area of 12 Mile and Schoenherr roads.
She was wearing a black puffy knee-length coat, a neon pink hooded sweatshirt, and black and white Nike gym shoes. She was described as having blonde hair and blue eyes.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Warren Police Department at 586-574-4700 or Det. Chris Skridulis at 584-574-4729.
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​The thing with transporting wind turbine parts is that they're really damn long and at some point, you're going to have to make a sure turn. Here's how that works:
If that's gotten you in the mood for some tractor-trailer magic, this video of a truck driver narrating how he backs into a tiny space will be right up your alley:
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Attention, everyone!
Isla Fisher and Amy Adams are not the same person. The Keeping Up With the Joneses actress made this perfectly clear in a public service announcement on a recent episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live.
While there is a physical resemblance between the two actresses, Fisher highlighted some key differentiators between her and the Arrival actress in a PSA video, including the following:
Their hair color: "Amy Adams has auburn red; my hair is light auburn red."
Their role in Nocturnal Animals: "Amy Adams played Susan in Nocturnal Animals. I played Laura in Nocturnal Animals."
Their Oscar nomination count: "Amy Adams has five Oscar nominations. I am a member of SAG."
But even Fisher mixes up Hollywood's red-haired stars.
"Amy Adams played Maya in Zero Dark Thirty. Oh wait, no, that was Jessica Chastain," she said. "OK, maybe it's a little hard to tell us apart."
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Republican U.S. Rep. Diane Black has named two prominent former politicians from either end of Tennessee as co-chairman for her gubernatorial bid.
Black says former state Senate Speaker Ron Ramsey and former U.S. Rep. Stephen Fincher will hold the leadership positions in her campaign.
Ramsey, an auctioneer from the northeastern corner of the state, retired from the Legislature last year after presiding over vast Republican gains that took the GOP from an afterthought to near complete control. He is also a former gubernatorial candidate who fell short in the 2010 GOP primary.
Fincher, a farmer from the West Tennessee community of Frog Jump, was part of the 2010 GOP class that won back control of Congress just two years after Barack Obama was elected president. He retired last year.
New Delhi: Three times champion Australia opted to bat first against India in the finals of the U19 Cricket World Cup at Bay Oval, Tauranga.
Unbeaten in the tournament, dominant India have gone in the match with unchanged playing XI. Team will once again rely on their in-form pace battery trio of Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Ishan Porel and Shivam Mavi to chip with quick wickets and restrict Aussies.
On the other hand, Australia who were beaten by India in the group stages of the tournament will depend on their top-order to post on decent runs on the score board. After initial loss to India, Australia has improved every game forward.
The pitch looks a batting paradise with initial help for the fast bowler with the new ball. It looks to be a high scoring encounter.
Squad:
IND XI: P Shaw*, M Kalra, S Gill, H Desai(wk), R Parag, A Sharma, A Roy, K Nagarkoti, S Mavi, S Singh, I Porel
AUS XI: M Bryant, J Edwards, J Sangha*, J Merlo, P Uppal, N McSweeney, W Sutherland, B Holt(wk), Z Evans, R Hadley, L Pope
WEST ASHLEY, S.C. (WCBD) — Magnolia Road at Highway 61 is closed due to a two vehicle accident, according to Charleston Police Department.
According to spokesman Charles Francis, one person was transported to the Medical University of South Carolina after the incident that took place on Friday, October 6 at 1:41 p.m.
Traffic is rerouted around the accident.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Hillary Clinton is expressing regret about allowing a senior campaign adviser to keep his job after another worker complained in 2007 that he had behaved inappropriately.
Clinton put out a lengthy Facebook post Tuesday night saying that she wouldn't have let adviser Burns Strider keep his job on her 2008 presidential campaign if she had it to do over again.
She says that she took steps short of firing him that included demotion, docking his pay, requiring counseling and separating him from the woman.
The New York Times reported last week that she declined to fire Strider despite her campaign manager's recommendations.
Clinton says she believed that the punishment was "severe" and that she also "believes in second chances."
She says that "sometimes they're squandered."
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When Grammy Award winner Natalia Lafourcade performs in Miami on June 16, she will be taking her audience on a journey of Mexican and Latin American folkloric music. In the first stop of her U.S. tour, the Mexican pop-rock singer will bring songs from her new album, "Musas," to the Olympia Theater.
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Mahinmi is considered day-to-day due to a sore knee, Candace Buckner of the Washington Post reports.
Mahinmi was held out of Monday's practice and should be considered questionable heading into Tuesday's matchup with the Nets in Brooklyn. The 31-year-old has seen increased minutes of late, playing 25 and 24 minutes, respectively, in the Wizards' last two games. He had 10 points and eight rebounds Thursday in Phoenix and followed up with 14 points and three assists Saturday against the Clippers.
April 24 (Reuters) - Acrebit SA:
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Feb 13 CBS Corp's airing of the 59th Annual Grammy Awards drew 26.05 million viewers on Sunday night, up 4 percent from last year, according to Nielsen data.
Last year's show, which aired on a Monday night, attracted an audience of 24.95 million viewers. Sunday night's telecast was also larger than the 2015 Grammys, which drew 24.82 million viewers.
Among adults aged 18 to 49, the demographic most attractive to advertisers who buy commercial time on award shows, the Grammys' rating rose slightly to 7.8 this year from 7.7 in 2016.
The Grammys continued a promising streak for award shows in 2017, following the Golden Globes' uptick in viewership last month. Last year, audiences declined for shows including the Academy Awards and Primetime Emmys.. (Reporting by Tim Baysinger; Editing by Bernadette Baum and Lisa Von Ahn)
Authorities questioned a person of interest in connection to the suspect that shot and killed a man outside a convenience store. According to Ricardo Suarez, Donna Police Captain, the suspect is identified as Fidencio Castillo, 38 years old from Alamo. The victim’s name is Efrain Quiroz Jr., 33 years old also from Alamo. The shooting happened Saturday night at around 10 pm. Through the store’s surveillance video, the Donna police obtained the image of the suspect’s vehicle, which is a blue Dodge truck 2008 with KFC-3128 plates. Captain Suarez told Fox News South Texas that after conducting a search warrant at the suspect’s house, it led them to interrogate a person of interest. Authorities are now offering a one thousand- dollar reward for information leading to the arrest of Fidencio Castillo. If you have any information on this case, you can make an anonymous call to the donna crime stoppers at (956) 464-4481.
New Delhi : Uttam Galva Steels has offered to settle the Rs 5,654 crore loan default by paying 51 per cent the amount upfront to public sector banks so as to abort the auctioning of the company’s assets.
The company, which is part of the RBI’s list of defaulters who have been referred for insolvency proceedings, offered to pay Rs 2,884 crore upfront to settle with all of them and take the company out of insolvency proceedings. The company proposed “a one-time settlement of the dues of lenders to the extent of 51 per cent of the outstanding claims as on the date of NPA”.
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If like me, you went around on Halloween to collect candy in a pillowcase straight off your bed, you know that it's a completely impractical idea because you too-late realize how weighed down and hard to hold it is when full of sugary treats. To keep your kids from suffering the same trick-or-treating fate of dead arms and spilled candies, we rounded up a bunch of reusable treat bags that your kid can fill to the brim year after year (and their pillowcases will be waiting patiently on their beds, ready to catch their heads as they fall into their Halloween sugar comas).
Scroll through for 21 adorable — and spooky — treat bags, buckets, and totes.
March 28B-Soft Co Ltd :
* Says net profit for FY 2017 Q1 to increase by 2983.7 percent to 3009.6 percent, or to be 23.8 million yuan to 24 million yuan, compared to net profit of FY 2016 Q1 (0.8 million yuan)
* Says increased revenue as main reason for the forecast
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/mtWBc1
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A common-law married couple is accused in of killing and disposing of a man last seen by his family in 2014.
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SYNTHESIS OF THE VULNERABILITY
An attacker can trigger a Cross Site Scripting of WordPress Download Manager, in order to run JavaScript code in the context of the web site.
Impacted products: WordPress Plugins not comprehensive.
Severity: 2/4.
Creation date: 17/01/2018.
DESCRIPTION OF THE VULNERABILITY
The Download Manager plugin can be installed on WordPress.
However, it does not filter received data before inserting them in generated HTML documents.
An attacker can therefore trigger a Cross Site Scripting of WordPress Download Manager, in order to run JavaScript code in the context of the web site.
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About Memory Cafe at New Malden Methodist Church
Memory Cafes are safe, comfortable and supportive gatherings for people with dementia and their carers to meet others in a similar situation in the community. The dementia support team from Home Instead are on hand to offer information, guidance and support as well as offering activities designed to improve mental well-being.
OXFORD, N.C. (AP) — Cosmetics giant Revlon plans to invest $16 million and create 55 new jobs at its North Carolina plant over the next three years.
Gov. Roy Cooper announced Friday the company is expanding its plant in Oxford to produce more Elizabeth Arden products.
The facility 40 miles (64 kilometers) north of Raleigh opened in 1986 and currently employs about 1,300 people. It is the largest private employer in Granville County.
Revlon says the plant is its largest worldwide.
The state promises Revlon a $100,000 grant if it meets its hiring and investment goals. The state also requires Granville County to provide a grant. County commissioners still must approve it.
Henderson is considered day-to-day after undergoing surgery Sunday to repair a torn ligament in his left thumb, Nicki Jhabvala of The Denver Post reports.
Henderson's injury is obviously less than ideal, but it at least won't keep him out of action for long. Nonetheless, now that he's on the mend, it may be more difficult for the rookie third-rounder to catch passes comfortable. In his preseason debut last week, Henderson hauled in his lone target for seven yards and totaled 47 yards on three kickoff returns.
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1:14 What will happen to Diablo Canyon after it closes?
1:28 California Republicans get sweaty for dog safety
0:31 Powerful message about texting while driving
0:51 Jerry Brown: Raising minimum wage moral, though 'may not make sense'
2:05 Pot operations turned California Valley into 'a circus'
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Judo coach Bruce Kamstra of Prince George receives a celebratory hug from B.C. Sports Hall of Fame alumni Darcy Rota after Kamstra was presented the Viasport BC recreational/grassroots coach-of-the-year award last week in Vancouver. - Handout photo Judo coach Bruce Kamstra of Prince George receives a celebratory hug from B.C. Sports Hall of Fame alumni Darcy Rota after Kamstra was presented the Viasport BC recreational/grassroots coach-of-the-year award last week in Vancouver.
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Through the column of your esteemed Daily, I would like to draw the attention of the concerned authorities to the prevailing street crimes in the city of Karachi. The number of street crimes has increased, especially the snatching of mobile phones. It has become dangerous for the citizens to stay safe in any area.
The robbers have become more active over time, it’s like they have no fear, the way they rob with such bravery. People are in fear whether to travel with their expensive mobile phones or not. I think everyone travels with another mobile phone which is less expensive. The authorities which are responsible for the security of the citizens should keep an eye on these culprits and their activities and punish them accordingly.
AIMAN FATIMAH
Karachi
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30 years ago the iconic DuckTales theme had everyone going ‘woo hoo’ …. but what about the new Disney reboot of the show?
Never fear, the rebooted theme, while still an update, maintains the ‘woo hoo’ and more.
Even the song’s original writer Mark Mueller told MASHABLE that the team did “an amazing job.”
Disney XD also announced that DuckTales will be back on Saturday, August 12 with a one-hour television movie and then will debut with two new episodes on Saturday, September 23 on Disney XD, the Disney XD app, and Disney XD VOD on the same dates.
The reboot features an all-star cast that includes David Tennant, Danny Pudi, Ben Schwartz, Bobby Moynihan and Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Bradford Hornsby is an editor, music writer, web producer, and pop culture blogger for CBS stations in the San Francisco Bay Area. Find him on Twitter at @bradfordhornsby.
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“We're all about 20. We're all kids, we're ready to go out and have fun. We're all 22, 23. ... It's going to be dope." Anderson, 24, said he wants to "step into that leader role" for the group. "Lead by example.”
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CHICAGO (AP) _ Chicago police say a man is dead after an early-morning shooting on a city train platform.
Authorities say a 33-year-old man was arguing with another person on the Chicago Transit Authority platform around 2:40 a.m. Monday at a Red Line stop on the city’s South Side. Police allege the second person pulled out a handgun and shot the 33-year-old in the head and chest. He was pronounced dead at a hospital.
Witnesses told police they heard five or six shots.
Police are investigating. No one is in custody in connection with the shooting.
Trains temporarily bypassed the Garfield station after the shooting. Normal service resumed before 5 a.m.
Police were patrolling the Mangilao area on Saturday night when they spotted what appeared to be a drunken man wielding a knife.
25-year-old Tedwin Edwin was arrested for reckless conduct, harassment, disorderly conduct, and public drunkenness.
Court documents state he was seen staggering along the road before he approached a group of kids who ran off when they saw him with the knife.
On him he had two knives, both of which were confiscated.
Upon arrest he admitted to drinking a 12-pack of beer.
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HARRISBURG – The PA Senate approved a bill stating that government entities, religious groups, and nonprofits are eligible to collect restitution from convicted thieves. Senate Bill 897 closes a legal loophole opened when the PA Supreme Court ruled in 2016 that the state’s Crime Victims Act defines a victim as an “individual” who endured “physical or mental injury, death or the loss of earnings” — and that the definition did not apply to institutions. Sen. Lisa Boscola of Lehigh & Northampton Counties argued that the people behind the institutions were the flesh-and-blood victims the law was designed to help. She said she was spurred to action by a Northampton County case. Senate Bill 897 now goes before the state House.
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Spencer Dinwiddie is one of the guys on the Brooklyn Nets who showed flashes during their rough 2016-17 campaign. A third-year player out of the University of Colorado, Dinwiddie didn’t do too terribly much to start his career in Detroit before turning into one of the Nets’ more consistent three-point shooters last season, knocking them down at a 37.6 percent clip.
With how the Nets are in rebuilding mode, a guy like Dinwiddie has a lot to gain this season. This doesn’t just mean he can carve out a bigger role in Brooklyn’s offense, but he can also establish himself as a 3-and-D player who deserves a bigger role on a contender somewhere down the road.
He would probably be stoked about this, not just because it would help him maybe win a ring some day, but because it would cause his Twitter to blow up. As we learned on Thursday night, Dinwiddie would like it if the NBA helped him expand his social media presence.
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A Royal Australian Air Force C-130J Super Hercules loads up with bundles as Day 2 of Operation Christmas Drop is underway. The training mission takes part during the 66th Operation Christmas Drop at Anderson Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 11, 2017. The RAAF has brought their C-130J to OCD for the third straight year and are sharing procedures and lessons learned with the aircrews from Yokota Air Base, Japan who are operating their new C-130J's here for the first time. (U.S. Air Force Video by Senior Airman Katelynn Moeller)
The Rotary Club of the Riverbend was awarded a Rotary District 6460 Literacy Grant for the 2017-2018 school year. These funds are made possible through ticket sales from the annual Rotary Family Day at the Ballpark during a Cardinal-Cubs game. A portion of each ticket goes to serving the literacy grant. The club chose to add to the Short Reads Program of the Guided Reading Library at East Elementary School in the Alton School District. The total funds provided, including matching funds from the club, were more than $2,100 and will serve approximately 400 students third- to fifth-grade students. The club also presented Assistant Principal Rene Hart a plaque to commemorate the event.
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EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Leon Draisaitl and Oscar Klefbom each had a goal and two assists as the Edmonton Oilers overcame a slow start to be…
Speaking on her TalkRadio show, the die-hard Brexiteer admitted she would never give up Brexit for an England victory at the World Cup.
But Ms Hartley-Brewer revealed her compromise would be to take "any length transition deal" for England to win.
She said: “I wouldn’t give up Brexit because I believe in democratic accountability and national sovereignty.
“But, I’d be willing for Brexit to be delayed.
“I’d take any length transition deal for England to win.”
Quebec diamond miner Stornoway Diamond Corp will remobilise its staff to the Renard mine and resume full operations on Wednesday, after rainfall and a shifting of prevailing winds have allowed wildfires to be contained.
The company ceased operations on Monday as a safety precaution, after fires affected access to the mine site. On Monday morning, fire was located 12.6 km south of the mine, but just 3.6 km south of the Clarance and Abel Swallow Airport, and within 100 m of the mine’s access road.
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MADRID The European Central Bank's current monetary policy remains appropriate, ECB chief economist Peter Praet said in an interview in Spanish newspaper Expansion published on Monday.
Current monetary policy supports the adjustment of euro zone inflation towards a regional target of below, but close to, 2 percent, Praet said.
"Our monetary policy stance thus remains appropriate," he said in an interview conducted March 27.
(Reporting by Paul Day; Editing by Sonya Dowsett)
LONDON, April 10 The second-biggest shareholder in mining company BHP Billiton said an overhaul of the company's structure suggested by activist hedge fund Elliott Advisors was OK in principle but may prove complex.
"(The) principle is OK. Detail and resultant uplift to shareholders might be more complex/less obvious," said Aberdeen Asset Management's Head of Equities Hugh Young in emailed comments.
Earlier on Monday, Elliott said it had sent a letter to BHP Billiton directors outlining a plan to unlock value by scrapping the mining giant's dual-corporate structure, demerging its oil business and rejigging its capital return policy.
Aberdeen is the second-biggest investor in the firm's London-listed shares, with a holding worth $1.3 billion, Thomson Reuters data showed. (Reporting by Simon Jessop and Barbara Lewis; editing by Carolyn Cohn)
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Washington (CNN) House Democrats who ushered President Barack Obama's health care reforms into law say they failed to sell it from the start.
Now, as congressional Republicans prepare to repeal the law, Democrats are asking voters to "take a second look."
On a call Monday with top Democrats, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi said one thing she would have done differently on health care reform from the start was "message it in a much stronger way."
Pelosi, who as speaker presided over the House when Obamacare became law, stressed that millions of Americans now enjoy the law's benefits and said Democrats are focusing in the coming weeks on emphasizing the law's individual provisions.
"I would just say to the American people: Take a second look," Pelosi said.
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The second international Parkour meeting gave young Moroccans the chance to show off their skills and learn new ones from experts around the world.
SHAH ALAM, Malaysia (AP) — A lawyer says the Vietnamese woman accused of killing the North Korean leader's half brother told police she realized she had been used to murder him after she was detained.
Doan Thi Huong and co-defendant Siti Aisyah from Indonesia were charged with murder after Kim Jong Nam died at Kuala Lumpur's airport last year. They could face the death penalty if convicted, but not if they lacked intent to kill.
The court heard Tuesday that Huong thought she was playing a harmless prank for a hidden camera show.
Lawyer Hisyam Teh Poh Teik said Huong told police she didn't know the oily liquid given to her by a Korean man was VX nerve agent and she washed her hands after smearing Kim's face because the substance was smelly and uncomfortable.
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A Delhi Police head constable committed suicide on Monday while on duty at the Supreme Court. The head constable has been identified as Chandpal.
Chandpal shot himself in the chest with his service rifle near the Supreme Court gate. Chandpal was posted with the court’s security wing. He was deployed in the team since April 2014.
As per reports, the incident took place at 8 am. He was immediately rushed to the hospital where the doctors declared him dead.
The incident took place near gate G of the court, reports news agency ANI. The reason for suicide is unclear.
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Emergency officials say a pilot has been found and is being transported to the hospital after a plane crash south of Marshall.
About 11 a.m., crews responded to a location off of Highway 59, south of Marshall in response to a crash.
According to an official with the Marshall Fire Department, the pilot was located and found with a severe laceration to his head. He is walking of his own power and being transported to a hospital.
Harrison County and Panola County officials also responded to the crash, which occurred near the Harrison-Panola county border line.
DPS says the pilot reported to emergency officials that he had crashed his small plane while checking pipelines.
Details are limited at this time. KLTV has a crew en route to the scene and will bring you updates as we learn more.
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From Ralphie May’s PR Team:
We are heartbroken to announce the untimely death of our friend, Ralphie May. Ralphie had been battling pneumonia and had cancelled a handful of dates over the last month in an effort to recover. Earlier this morning at a private residence in Las Vegas his body was discovered, cause of death is cardiac arrest.
Two days ago he won the Casino Comedian of the Year at the Global Gaming Expo and had performances throughout the remainder of 2017 as part of his residency at Harrah’s Las Vegas.
May is survived by his wife Lahna Turner and children April June May and August James May.
Tickets for the Ralphie May January 13th show at Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park can be refunded at point of purchase.
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It is usually the famous who do the autographing, but GIs swarm all over Hells Angels at a U.S. airdrome in England on Feb. 3, 1944, to put their names on the Flying Fortress before its take-off for the United States and a tour of aircraft assembly and other war plants. Hells Angels, one of the most famous Fortresses in the U.S. Army 8th Air Force, has made 49 raids, dropping more than a quarter of a million pounds of bombs on enemy territory and fighting through many battles with Nazi planes.
Lansdale Officials have signed off on financing that will allow Rex Heat Treat on West 8th street to expand its operation in the Borough.
The four million dollar bond is being issued by the Souderton Industrial Development Authority and will be used by the company to acquire equipment needed for a new product line. Borough Council President Denton Burnell is excited about the prospect of growth for a long time Lansdale business but says the Borough is not on the hook should Rex Heat Treat be unable to make payments on the bond.
“We’re in no way liable related to this. It’s a formality because the expansion is taking place in the Borough. The law is related to the authority itself and we have to approve that, but we hold no liability.”
Officials at Rex Heat Treat expect the expansion to eventually create about 25 new jobs.
In a victory for Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), the Supreme Court on July 4 restored powers of the Delhi government and limited the authority of the Lieutenant Governor (L-G).
The five-judge bench that delivered the verdict was led by Chief Justice Dipak Misra. Justices AK Sikri, AM Khanwilkar, D Chandrachud and A Bhushan were other Supreme Court judges on the bench.
AAP had challenged a 2016 Delhi High Court verdict making the L-G the administrative head of the state.
The Sacramento region forecast for Thursday, Dec. 8, calls for rain in the valley and most of the way up into the Sierra as the warm weather system streams into the north state. The next storm is forecast to arrive on Friday, followed by other potentially wetter storms next week, according to the National Weather Service.
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Here is this week’s high school basketball broadcast schedule for radio stations WKSD 99.7FM and WERT 1220AM/104.3FM. All games also stream live at www.thevwindependent.com. Coverage will begin at approximately 7, with tipoff at 7:30 p.m.
Monday, December 11
Liberty Center at Wayne Trace (girls, WKSD)
Tuesday, December 12
Wayne Trace at Paulding (girls, WKSD)
Friday, December 15
Bluffton at Crestview (boys, WKSD)
Van Wert at Wapakoneta (boys, WERT)
Saturday, December 16
Wayne Trace at Lincolnview (boys, WKSD)
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Police said the man was hit by the semi-truck after crashing his vehicle off the ramp.
According to the Columbus Division of Police, at about 2:09am, April 13, Lawrence Mayer, 24, was driving his vehicle on the ramp from I-71 southbound to I-270 westbound, on the city’s north side, when he lost control of his vehicle.
Mayer’s vehicle travelled down the embankment, and struck several trees.
Police said after the crash, Mayer exited the vehicle, walked up the embankment to the roadway where he was struck by a semi-truck.
Mayer was taken to Grant Medical Center in life-threatening condition and was pronounced dead, Monday, April 17.
Police continue to investigate the crash.
Commercial vehicles maker SML Isuzu today reported 16.4 percent increase in sales at 1,021 units in December 2016.
The company had sold 877 units in the same month of 2015, SML Isuzu said in a BSE filing.
In the April-December period this fiscal, total sales were at 10,943 units, as against 9,196 units in the year-ago period, up 19 percent, it added.
Mike Tyson won’t be speaking at the Republican National Convention, Donald Trump said in a late Tuesday tweet. “Iron Mike Tyson was not asked to speak at the Convention though...
Egyptian-Saudi Business Council urged the Saudi businessmen to increase their investments in Egypt.
Head of the Egyptian businessmen in the group Abdel Hamid Mousa said the reforms that the government had taken began to pay off and improve the investment climate in Egypt.
During the council meeting, Mousa highlighted that the reforms handled the inflation and consolidated the budget deficit, praising the Egyptian pound flotation as a significant, citing overcoming its consequences in just one year.
For his part, Deputy President of Saudi Trade chambers Sami el Obeidy hailed the Saudi-Egyptian historic ties, saying the Egyptian economic and anti-corruption measures resembled those Saudi Arabia have recently adopted.
St Helena : St Helena: AIR SERVICE TENDER LAUNCHED Submitted by Saint Helena Herald 07.12.2016 St Helena Government is pleased to announce today the commencement of the process to procure an air service provider or providers to the Island of St Helena in the South Atlantic Ocean. SHG is seeking to award a contract or contracts to a suitably qualified organisation or organisations to provide regular air services to the Island, including a direct service between St Helena and Ascension AIR SERVICE TENDER LAUNCHED St Helena Government is pleased to announce today the commencement of the process to procure an air service provider or providers to the Island of St Helena in the South Atlantic Ocean.
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CHICAGO (AP) - Four Greenpeace activists accused of unfurling a banner from Trump Tower in Chicago last month to protest the president's stance on global warming have pleaded not guilty to felony charges.
The Cook County State's Attorney's office says the four entered the pleas Friday to two counts each of felony criminal damage to property.
The massive banner was emblazoned with the environmental group's name and the words "resist" and "defend." The word "defend" covered a picture of the Earth.
Greenpeace USA has called the charges "grossly inflated" and an attempt "to chill lawful protest." The protest took place on July 7.
The case is next due in court Sept. 22.
Foxx was waived by the Jets on Monday.
Foxx, who was re-signed to the Jets in May after getting waived weeks earlier, was competing for a depth role at receiver. While he's now free to sign elsewhere, the fact he twice failed to stick on a depth chart barren of proven talent doesn't bode well for future success.
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Petal Relay Park will become a pop up shop this Saturday to help those affected by the January tornadoes.
Donated shoes, clothes and bags are being donated to the Benefit Rummage Sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.. All proceeds from the event will be donated to the disaster recovery fund though the Greater Pine Belt Community Foundation. Everything left over from the sale will be given to tornado victims.
Benefit coordinator, Chasity Buckley, said she created this event to give back to her community.
"It hit home, because it's right here in Petal," said Buckley. "The Lord actually placed this on my heart, for me to do this event."
She is still accepting donations for the event. You can drop them off at Petal Relay Park Saturday or call 601-909-5049 to drop them off before the sale. Buckley also asks the community to borrow tables to set up the sale items.
The first 35 people at the event will get free Dis & Dem burger plates.
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An Australian MP who opposes same-sex marriage has spoken out ahead of the vote, arguing that if he doesn't need to marry his cycling friends, people of the same sex don't need to marry each other.
Kevin Andrews, the Liberal MP for Menzies, has drawn criticism for his views after making the bizarre comparison.
The long-time opponent of same-sex marriage and "natural family man of the year" made the comments on Sky News.
STOCKHOLM Swedish police said on Sunday that the suspect in the Stockholm truck attack was known to have expressed sympathies with extremist organisations, including Islamic state.
Police also said that the suspect had sought and been denied permanent residency in the Nordic country and was wanted for deportation.
"We know that he showed sympathies for extremist organisations, among them IS," police official Jonas Hysing told a news conference.
Police also said roughly five other people of interest to the investigation remained in police custody.
(Reporting by Stockholm newsroom)
Hearts goalkeepers trainer James Jerry has heaped praise on Ben Mensah.
Mensah stood in between the sticks as Hearts drew 0-0 against Inter Allies in their opening Premier League game on Sunday.
The former New Edubiase shot-stopper has earned rave reviews for his sterling performance against Eleven Is To One.
"Ben Mensah's performance against Inter Allies was fantastic," he told the club official website.
"I even thought he would get the man-of-the-match. But I do not know the criteria they used to select the man-of-the-match. All the same Ben is doing well and I am happy with his performance."
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The Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan Sapar Isakov instructed the National Energy Holding Company to consider the issue of dismissal of the First Deputy General Director of Electric Stations JSC Berdibek Borkoyev and the Director of Bishkek Heating and Power Plant Omurkul uulu Nurlan.
Management of Electric Stations JSC relieved Omurkul uulu Nurlan of his post.
Earlier, Electric Stations JSC reported that Omurkul uulu Nurlan was suspended from work till end of investigation. Criminal case was initiated under Article 316 (Negligence) of the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic on the fact of Bishkek HPP breakdown.
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With her squeaks about “calm leadership” and retaining the “full support of the Cabinet ” our weak and wobbly Prime Minister has again shown how rudderless the country now is.
Hapless May’s inability to sack treacherous Boris Johnson proved she lacks leadership and that the Tories remain disunited. It means she’s either terrifyingly deluded or frightened of being straight with the country.
Worryingly, this is a moment when the nation is crying out for strong leadership, with fiendishly challenging Brexit negotiations and a faltering economy just two of the major issues requiring an able PM in Downing Street.
Instead we find ourselves in a Tory bind, when either May splutters on, mocked and without respect, or the Conservative Party spends weeks, perhaps months, fighting over who would replace her.
Britain deserves better, much better, than these incompetent Tories.
If the Miami Dolphins' season began today and Ryan Tannehill quickly reinjured the knee that has kept him from taking a snap since September 2016, he'd be replaced by former 2016 seventh-round pick Brandon Doughty. Longtime backup Matt Moore probably won't return, so Doughty is the fallback at this point, even though an obviously much better option sits unsigned and waiting for Miami's call.
All the best young quarterbacks will be long gone by the time the Fins draft at 11th overall in next month's NFL Draft, and all the best veteran backup quarterbacks have signed with teams already. That would seem a suboptimal scenario for a team that has shown it wants to retool rather than totally tear down and rebuild. One Tannehill misstep would double-flush this entire season down the toilet.
That's why the Dolphins should already be on the phone with Colin Kaepernick to get him on a plane to Miami for a workout. He's the best option available to back up Tannehill.
JOHANNESBURG, March 31 South African President Jacob Zuma has appointed capable ministers in a reshuffle that has shaken financial markets and drawn sharp criticism from within the party, the ANC's Deputy Secretary-General Jessie Duarte said on Friday.
Duarte told ANN7 television that she was told about the reshuffle by Zuma along with other members of the ANC's "Top Six" but they were not consulted. Duarte said they expressed some concerns to Zuma.
Duarte said the new finance minister Malusi Gigaba was young and experienced and "no fool". (Reporting by Joe Brock)
Oklahoma City police are searching for a man who was captured on surveillance video stealing a generator from a truck outside of a store in SW OKC.
The theft occurred just before noon, January 29, in the 1000 block of SW 29th St.
The video shows the suspect pulling into the store parking lot shortly after the victim goes inside. The suspect eventually cuts the lock and works to lift the generator from the bed of the truck.
According to report, the suspect put the generator inside of a silver PT Cruiser and left the store.
Anyone with information regarding this theft is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 405-235-7300 or send a tip to www.okccrimetips.com.
Stassi has his contract purchased from Triple-A Fresno on Monday, Jake Kaplan of the Houston Chronicle reports.
With Brian McCann (knee) and Evan Gattis (concussion) both on the shelf, Stassi will get a shot with the big club. He's slashing .266/.383/.473 with 12 homers in 241 at-bats for Fresno this season. He'll serve as the backup for Juan Centeno until Gattis or McCann return, but he should see his share of chances before he is dropped from the roster again.
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Gulf Coast residents are bracing for a blast of wind, heavy rain and rising water as Tropical Storm Nate threatens to reach hurricane strength before a weekend landfall.
The National Hurricane Center on Friday issued hurricane and storm surge warnings for southeast Louisiana and the Mississippi and Alabama coasts. The storm is forecast to dump 3 to 6 inches of rain, with isolated totals of 12 inches.
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards declared a state of emergency and mobilized 1,300 National Guard troops. Some are heading to New Orleans, where summer storms have exposed problems with the city’s pumping system.
Mississippi officials are providing sandbags in the state’s three coastal counties. The storm threatened to disrupt one of the coast’s biggest annual tourist events, the “Cruisin’ the Coast” auto show.
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OWINGS MILLS, Md. (WKRG) — A young boy sitting with Santa is going viral on social media for his silent message to his mom.
Kerry Spencer posted a photo of her little boy sitting with Santa on her Twitter account, @Swilua. She writes, “We taught our baby sign language. This is the sign for ‘help.’ You’re welcome.”
The photo has received over 6,000 shares and has been ‘liked’ more than 25,000 times.
We taught our baby sign language. This is the sign for "help." You're welcome. pic.twitter.com/i6NkxBf4KP — Kerry Spencer (@Swilua) December 5, 2017
People tweeted back to Kerry, saying her son was ‘mispronouncing’ the word. Kerry responded back, acknowledging his sign wasn’t perfect, but it is the sign he makes when he needed help.
This story was originally posted by WKRG, a Nexstar contributing station.
Injured forward Andre Iguodala is out for a fifth consecutive playoff game with a leg injury, the Golden State Warriors announced on the eve of Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
Iguodala will not play Thursday when the Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers meet in the first game of the NBA Finals at Oracle Arena.
Ruled out: Andre Iguodala remains on the sidelines. Photo: AP
According to the Warriors, Iguodala was evaluated this week and is making progress.
"However, the pain that accompanies the bone bruise persists, as does the inflammation of the nerve surrounding the left knee," the team said Wednesday in a statement, adding Iguodala would be "re-evaluated again before Game 2."
Head coach Steve Kerr said the injury, originally described as a bone bruise, had no defined timetable for recovery and is typically a matter of an individual's pain threshold.
April 28 Apple Inc asked the state of California to make changes in its proposed self-driving car policies, the latest sign the company is pursuing driverless car technology.
In a letter made public Friday, Apple made a series of suggested changes to the policy that is under development and said it looks forward to working with California and others "so that rapid technology development may be realized while ensuring the safety of the traveling public."
Alphabet Inc's self-driving car unit Waymo, Ford Motor Co, Uber Technologies Inc, Toyota Motor Corp, Tesla Motors Inc and others also filed comments suggesting changes. (Reporting by David Shepardson; Editing by Bernadette Baum)
From Prince William police:
Fatal Crash Investigation – On May 30 at 1:16AM, investigators from the Crash Investigation Unit responded to the Prince William Pkwy near Scenic Point Pl in Manassas (20112) to investigate a single vehicle crash. The investigation revealed that a 2005 Honda Accord was traveling northbound on the Prince William Pky in the above area when the driver lost control of the vehicle.
The vehicle veered to the right off the roadway where it struck an embankment and rolled. The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle was not wearing a seatbelt and was ejected from the vehicle. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
Speed was a factor in this crash. Is it unknown at this time if alcohol or drugs were factors. The investigation continues.
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The driver of the 2005 Honda Accord was identified as Bonnie Elizabeth MCCAFFERTY, 19, of Manassas
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FOUR teenagers were hospitalised overnight after the ute they were in flipped at Beerburrum just before midnight.
Emergency services were called to the scene about 11pm where the dual cab ute had rolled on Beerburrum Woodford Rd.
A Queensland Police spokesman said the 19-year-old male driver was trapped behind the wheel and had to be cut free.
Three of the four passengers were injured; two 16-year-old girls and a 17-year-old.
There was another 19-year-old man in the car.
The spokesman said the car was travelling down a right-hand bend on the road when the driver lost control and veered into a gutter.
He said the car was "extensively damaged”.
A Queensland Ambulance spokesman the driver suffered minor leg and hand injuries and other passengers suffered minor neck and abdominal injuries.
He said none of the injuries were serious but all were transported to different hospitals; two to Caboolture, one to the Royal Brisbane Hospital and one to the Sunshine Coast University Hospital.
All were transported stable.
“Homeland” is filling out its cast for Season 7, adding another new character to the upcoming season, which is expected to premiere in early 2018.
Costa Ronin, known from FX’s “The Americans,” has joined Showtime’s “Homeland” in a recurring role, Variety has learned.
Details on Ronin’s role are being kept under wraps, and the network has not revealed his character name or any information on his story-arc.
Ronin is the latest new face heading to the seventh season of “Homeland.” Sandrine Holt (“House of Cards”) has also joined the upcoming season in a mystery role. Lesli Margherita, who appeared in an episode last season, will reprise her role in a recurring capacity.
Ronin has been on “The Americans” since the show’s second season. His other roles include “Gotham,” “The Strain,” “Agent Carter” and “Scorpion.” He is repped by Abrams Artists Agency.
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The tech, known as ChameleonMask, “uses a real human as a surrogate for another remote user. To do this, a surrogate user wears a mask-shaped display that shows a remote user’s live face, and a voice channel transmits a remote user’s voice.” It looks, to be sure, extremely natural and not unsettling.
“Human Uber,” developed in Japan, provides a way to attend events remotely using another person’s body. “It’s surprisingly natural” says its inventor, Jin Rekimoto of Sony #emtechasia pic.twitter.com/WZHPVcZ6M0 — will knight (@willknight) January 30, 2018
According to Rekimoto, “Our pilot study confirmed that people could regard the masked person as a right person.” The developers also tested cosplaying as an anime character in real life.
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The White House says it disagrees "strenuously" with a budget analysis of the Republican health care plan.
Health Secretary Tom Price says it will cover more individuals and lower costs.
Congress' nonpartisan budget analysts projected Monday that 14 million Americans would lose coverage next year under House Republican legislation remaking the nation's health care system. The Congressional Budget says that figure would grow to 24 million by 2026.
But Price says the administration disagrees "strenuously with the report that was put out."
Price complained the CBO only looked at the House bill, and not the two other parts of their three-phase plan.
As for the estimate that 14 million people would lose coverage, he says, "It's just not believable is what we would suggest."
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PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – If you’ve ever dreamed of seeing George Foreman in lederhosen or Terry Bradshaw in nothing but a cowboy hat, season two of “Better Late Than Never” will not disappoint! Today two members of the fabulous five talked about what it’s like to take their show on the road.
Check out a special preview of “Better Late Than Never” tonight at 10 after The Voice.
Then stay with us for all your news and Super Doppler 10 forecast on WAVY NEWS 10 at 11.
“Dana White: Lookin’ for a Fight” is back with its first episode of the second season, which now can be watched in its entirety.
White, who hosts the series with former UFC champion Matt Serra and MMA vet Din Thomas, uses the show to search for future UFC talent, though there are plenty of pitstops along the way.
In the first episode of Season 2, the guys head to White’s playground in Maine for go-karting, mini-tanks, a demolition derby, drag racing, a hot dog-eating contest and more. They also head to a New England Fights (NEF) event to catch promising prospects Devin Powell and Ricardo Lucas Ramos.
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Baku. 2 May. REPORT.AZ/ In April 2017, 2 242 574 tons of Azerbaijani oil transported via the main export pipeline of Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan (BTC).
Report informs referring to the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan Republic (SOCAR), in January-April this year 8 724 383 tons of oil were exported. In general, since the commissioning of the pipeline (October 1, 2016 ) 330 262 445 tons of oil pumped into BTC.
In addition, in April this year 546 171 tons of Turkmen oil transported via BTC.
Notably, BTC pipeline starts from the Sangachal terminal, near Baku. The daily capacity of the pipeline is 1.2 million barrels of oil. Currently, through the BTC from Azerbaijan is mainly transported oil from "Azeri-Chirag-Guneshli" and condensate from the "Shah Deniz".
Shareholders of BTC Co. are companies: BP (with 30,10%), AzBTC (25,00%), Chevron (8,90%), Statoil (8,71%), TPAO (6,53%), ENİ (5,00%), Total (5,00%), Itochu (3,40%), Inpex (2,50%), CIECO (2,50%) and ONGC (BTC) Ltd (2.36%).
Fire crews rushed to a fire in a bin store blaze in Broughty Ferry Road on Sunday.
But, on arrival, only one hose reel jet was needed to extinguish the fire.
A spokeswoman for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said the fire was “not significant” and there were no injuries.
Crews also attended a small house blaze yesterday – although they were not called into action as it was out on arrival.
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PHOENIX — Kristi Toliver scored 30 points, Tianna Hawkins had 13 points and a career-high 12 rebounds and the Washington Mystics beat the Phoenix Mercury 103-95 on Wednesday night.
Rookie Ariel Atkins added a season-best 21 points in her first start for Washington (5-1), which was without star Elena Delle Donne for a second straight game due to an illness. Toliver made 10 of 16 shots from the field, and the Mystics went 11 of 17 from 3-point range.
Toliver scored 15 points in the first half to help Washington build a 49-43 lead. The Mystics started the second half on a 6-0 run and led by at least 10 points throughout the fourth quarter.
Brittney Griner scored 27 points on 13-of-16 shooting and DeWanna Bonner added 25 points for Phoenix (2-3), which has lost three straight. Diana Taurasi picked up three fouls in the first half and finished with nine points.
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ST. LOUIS, MO — Springtime is a season when a lot of people head out to the garden, reorganize closets, or spruce up their homes. A big trend this time of year is Do It Yourself projects.
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SIALKOT:- Two persons died due to scorching heat amidst prolonged loadshedding in Sialkot
district on Tuesday. Allah Rakha (68) in Pasrur and an unknown addict in Sambrial could survive in the simmering hot weather. The people experienced the hot day amid hours long power outages in Sialkot, Daska, Sambrial and Pasrur. All the city roads , bazaars and markets presented a deserted look as Sialkot sizzled at 43 degree celsius. Public transport also remained thin on main roads. –Staff Reporter
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FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — German politicians are expressing concern about a possible takeover of General Motors’ Opel division by France’s PSA Group, maker of Peugeot and Citroen cars.
Chancellor Angela Merkel’s Cabinet discussed the possible consequences for German workers Wednesday.
Labor Minister Andrea Nahles was quoted by the dpa news agency as saying that Opel’s headquarters must remain in Ruesselsheim, Germany.
Opel employs 19,000 people in Germany out of a total work force of 38,000.
Meanwhile, GM CEO Mary Barra was at the Opel headquarters in the wake of Tuesday’s surprise announcement that PSA and GM were talking about expanding their current cooperation, with one option being PSA acquiring Opel.
Detroit-based GM has been trying to return its European business to profit. It last made a full-year profit there in 1999.
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Reaching out to help the kids of St. Jude.
Alpha Media’s 104.9 The Wolf raised over $70,000 in this year’s annual two-day radiothon.
The station’s Dr. Chris Michaels says the two-day event, Thursday and Friday, resulted in a big increase from last year’s result.
“It was an increase of about $5,000 over last year,” Michaels said. “We’re incredibly happy and proud of the amount everybody gave and helped out this year.”
“Over $70,000 now goes to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital,” Michaels said. “Research is such a main thing. The survival rate for childhood cancer when St. Jude opened their doors 1962 was 20 percent. It’s over 80 percent now and they’re working hard every single day to get it up to 90 percent.”
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Iceland goalkeeper Hannes Halldorsson dives during the group D match between Iceland and Croatia, at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Rostov Arena in Rostov-on-Don, Russia, Tuesday, June 26, 2018. Mark Baker AP Photo
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A man believed to be in his 30’s was taken to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries after a stabbing took place in the city’s west end.
The incident took place in the area of Weston and Rogers road at around 7:20 p.m. on Monday.
Officers arrived at the scene and located the male patient before he was taken to hospital by Toronto Paramedics.
Police described a suspect wanted in connection with this case as an approximately five-foot-ten black man in his 20’s who was wearing a black jacket at the time.
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) - Former Auburn coach Pat Dye says his onetime Alabama counterpart Gene Stallings has suffered a mild stroke.
Dye says Stallings was taken to a Dallas-area hospital Monday morning. Dye says Stallings was at the Dallas/Fort Worth airport at the time awaiting a flight to Alabama for speaking engagements.
Both were scheduled to speak in Huntsville, Alabama, Monday night and in Montgomery Tuesday. Dye says Stallings told an event organizer that he wanted to reschedule “so he’s optimistic about it.”
Stallings, who led Alabama to the 1992 national championship had a stroke in May while in Montgomery to introduce Clemson coach Dabo Swinney at a banquet.
Stallings was the Crimson Tide coach from 1990-96. He’s also a former Texas A&M; and St. Louis/Phoenix Cardinals coach.
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Pennsylvania State Police are looking for the two men who robbed a Waterford Borough convenience store early Monday morning.
It was reported around 1:48 a.m. at the Circle K on Route 19.
Two men entered the store, wearing hoodies and mask, according to investigators.
Troopers said they brandished a handgun and made off with about $60 and five cartons of Newport cigarettes.
The suspects reportedly ran from the store south on Walnut Street.
During the search, State Police talked to workers at a nearby Country Fair, who said three hooded men were in the store before the Circle K robbery.
They appeared nervous did not hold up the Country Fair, troopers said.
Investigators later recovered clothing used in the robbery along Route 97 near Union City, but no arrests have been made.
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ISLAMABAD: An Italian-Pakistani woman was killed by her father, brother and uncle in a case of honour killing in Pakistan's Gujrat district, the media reported on Tuesday.
Police said that 26-year-old Sana Cheema's family had termed her death as an "accident" and buried the body in West Mangowal area of the district, Geo News reported.
However, police started an investigation after social media reports suggested that the girl was murdered.
According to police, the girl's father, identified as Ghulam Mustafa, wanted to marry her off to one of his relatives but Cheema wanted to get married in Italy.
The father then took on board his son, Adnan Mustafa, and brother, Mazhar Iqbal, and hatched a plan to kill her. A case was registered against the three men but they are yet to be arrested.
In 2016, British national Samia Shahid was murdered for "honour" in Pakistan. The 28-year-old girl from Bradford had been visiting her family in Jhelum when she was killed because her family disapproved of her second marriage.
MADISON (WKOW) -- The Badgers Mens Hockey Team made an appearance Saturday at the Edgewater Hotel's skate rink to skate with the public.
The team says the best part about being out and skating with fans is meeting the kids, and seeing how happy they are to be there skating with them.
"All the kids are smiles and stuff, they're having so much fun, they're so happy to see you, it's pretty cool to remember when you were that age and you were out skating on the outdoor rink and see the guys you looked up to so it's fun to give back to them," says Cameron Hughes, center & left wing for the team.
The Badgers say they had a good time and look forward to skating again with the public.
The next game for the Mens Hockey Team is next Friday against Minnesota here in Madison.
A 24-year-old man has been charged with stunt driving after travelling more than 50 km/h over the speed limit early Saturday morning.
Hamilton police spotted a black Ford Mustang driving more than 135 km/h in an 80 km/h zone on Highway 6, north of Parkside Drive, around 2:30 a.m.
A Waterloo man has been charged with stunt driving under the Highway Traffic Act.
He is scheduled to appear in court Jan. 8.
ISLAMABAD, Feb 15 (Reuters) - Two people were killed in the northwestern Pakistani city of Peshawar on Wednesday when a bomb exploded near a hospital, local media reported, the latest attack in a new surge in militant violence.
Local Geo and Express TV channels cited police sources saying the bomb went off near the Hayatabad Medical Complex in a wealthy neighbourhood of Peshawar.
Pakistan's main opposition leader Imran Khan was due to visit the hospital, but he was unharmed in the explosion, the two TV channels reported.
(Reporting by Mehreen Zahra-Malik)
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Cosco Capital Inc
* Net income up 7% to 3.45 billion pesos in the 1st half 2017
* Reported a 11.3% growth in consolidated revenues to 66.1 billion pesos in H1 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Croona, the solo electro/industrial project of Fredrik Croona, has unveiled a lyric video for the new single “Killing Me Again.” Described by the artist as “a combination of dark and moody meets catchy and melodic,” the single follows the 2016 Welcome Home, Croona’s sophomore album under his own moniker.
Released today – March 19, 2018 – and available to purchase via the artist’s Bandcamp, the Killing Me Again single also features remixes by AlienNation and Kounter Mezhure.
Best known as the front man for Cynical Existence, Croona is currently performing a series of live shows in support of that band’s No Way Out single, released this past Halloween; a listing of performance dates can be found on the Cynical Existence Facebook. His previous work also includes Menschdefekt and Project Rotten.
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The Van Wert City Council met Monday and discussed the first issue of a solid waste ordinance that will require trash haulers to register their trucks. VAN WERT On Monday night City Council voted to introduce a health service, safety and welfare ordinance on the solid waste issue.
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Jonathan Sutherland introduces highlights from the Scottish Premisership season. Champions Celtic make the short trip across Glasgow to face Partick Thistle, while Hibernian play their first top-flight game at Ibrox for over five years when they take on Rangers. Aberdeen are in the Highlands to take on Ross County, while Hearts travel to Kilmarnock. Elsewhere, St Johnstone host Motherwell and Hamilton welcome Dundee.
March 30 Proteostasis Therapeutics Inc
* Proteostasis Therapeutics reports fourth quarter and year-end 2016 financial results and provides corporate update
* Qtrly net loss per share attributable to common stockholders-basic and diluted $0.38
* Proteostasis Therapeutics Inc says plans for phase 1 trial, which will also investigate PTI-801 in cf patients, to run in U.S. and European sites
* Proteostasis Therapeutics Inc says expects data from patients stable on Orkambi who have been dosed with PTI-801 for 14 days in second half of 2017
* Proteostasis - Expects cash, cash equivalents, short-term investments sufficient to fund operating expenses and capex requirements through Q2 of 2018
* Proteostasis Therapeutics Inc - Qtrly loss per share $0.38
* Q4 earnings per share view $-0.52 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
As always, Blue & Gold Illustrated brought its readers extensive coverage of the commitment, all of which can be found right here on this page.
Notre Dame picked up another commitment on the offensive line Monday when Gibsonia (Pa.) Pine-Richland offensive tackle Andrew Kristofic a nnounced his commitment to the Irish.
First, the commit story from BGI recruiting reporter Corey Bodden, detailing Kristofic's commitment and how he came to choose the Irish. You can read that HERE.
Bodden also spoke with Eric Kasperowicz, Kristofic's high school coach, for insight on the type of player Kristofic is. You can read that HERE.
BGI football analyst Bryan Driskell took a look at what Kristofic's commitment means for Notre Dame and where the Irish will go from here on the offensive line. You can read Driskell's class impact piece HERE.
Finally, Driskell and Bodden joined BGI podcast host David McKinney on a new episode of the recruiting corner to discuss Kristofic's commitment.
Cape Town - The SANZAAR joint venture partners met in Singapore this week to hold a meeting on the future of Super Rugby.
The current SANZAAR broadcast deal for the competition expires at the end of the 2020 season and, depsite the tournament scaling back from 18 to 15 teams this season, where the competition is heading is not clear at this stage.
There have been reports of an effort to break into the United States market, while South Africa's franchises are often linked with moves to European competitions like the PRO14.
A SANZAAR statement released on Tuesday did not give anything away in terms of what exactly was discussed at the meeting.
"The SANZAAR joint venture partners met in Singapore this week for a very productive meeting on the future of its competitions," the statement read.
"The discussions are challenging due to the complexities of the four individual markets across multiple time zones and the jurisdictions in which we operate, however we are making strong progress."
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Attorney and author Marcia Clark spoke last week at the Jewish Book Month Series at the Jewish Community Center of the North Shore in Marblehead. Clark is pictured with the event sponsors, attorneys Rob Mazow and Kevin McCullough.
The German government says the leaders of Germany, Russia, Ukraine and France have renewed their commitment to implementing a faltering peace deal for eastern Ukraine.
Chancellor Angela Merkel’s office said the German leader spoke by phone Monday night with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko and French President Francois Hollande.
A 2015 peace deal brokered by France and Germany has helped reduce the scale of fighting, but violence has continued and attempts at a political settlement have failed.
The German statement early Tuesday said the four leaders stressed their commitment to implementing the “security and political aspects of the deal,” underlined the importance of respecting a cease-fire and urged progress on the exchange of prisoners.
They voiced hope that the four-country format will continue under France’s next president.
April 12 Sunesis Pharmaceuticals Inc:
* On April 7, CFO Eric Bjerkholt informed co of his resignation from all of his positions at co effective as of April 27, 2017
* Bjerkholt will remain an employee of company through April 27, 2017 - SEC Filing
* Will be initiating search for a CFO candidate, Bjerholt agreed in principle to continue as consultant to co until Dec 31, 2017 Source text: (bit.ly/2o7jkfI) Further company coverage:
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FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) A fire caused minor damage to a home in the 1600 Block of Kelly Drive early Monday morning.
Crews were called to the home around 3:30 a.m.
The fire broke out on the stove in the kitchen and traveled up the walls to the attic.
One adult and three children were in the home at the time of the fire, but were able to evacuate.
No one was injured.
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — Police say a driver suspected of shoplifting at a Massachusetts shopping mall tried to hit an officer with her car.
Authorities say they were alerted about two possible female shoplifters at the Cambridge Galleria Wednesday around 5:40 p.m.
Police tried to stop the women from fleeing the scene when the driver drove straight at an officer and barely missed.
The women led police on a short pursuit before they were taken into custody. Police say both women are 23.
The police officer was shaken up, but otherwise uninjured.
Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb have been co-hosting on the Today show lineup for 10 years and now it's time to celebrate!
In honor of the big TV achievement and in celebration of their longstanding friendship, the always-entertaining BFF duo headed to Italy and we are officially jealous of their vacation pics. Sure, they are working, but is it really work if you're traveling all over Italy, drinking wine and enjoying the culture?
These two are definitely the masters of mixing business with pleasure and it's clear that Gifford and Kotb are living their best lives during this anniversary tour in Europe.
In case you missed their morning broadcast, you're in luck because the show's official social media pages as well as Kotb's Instagram feed are full of pictures from the girls' trip. Scroll down to check out the best pics from Kathie Lee and Hoda's amazing Italian adventures!
The Times reports Felix "Flex" Maldanado painted the mural of the pop stars and Gary natives two years ago at the Lake Effekt graffiti expo. The mural is on a billboard in front of a burned-down building and its paint is fading.
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ISTANBUL (AP) - Istanbul's police chief says an Islamic State militant who stabbed a police officer to death while in custody was an "internationally wanted terrorist."
Mustafa Caliskan said Monday the man - who was shot and killed by other officers after the attack - was planning a major assault, which his detention allegedly thwarted. Caliskan was speaking at a memorial for the 24-year-old slain officer.
The suspected IS suicide bomber was detained in an anti-terror operation and was being taken to Istanbul's main police station when he fatally stabbed the officer late on Sunday.
It was unclear how the suspect had access to a knife. There was no word on his identity or nationality.
Turkey has endured multiple bomb attacks since 2015, blamed on IS or Kurdish militants.
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This should make some in Denver nervous. It would appear that Denver Pioneers head coach Jim Montgomery is garnering some interest from NHL teams.
Pat Hickey, Montreal Gazette —
But Montgomery said he likes his situation in Denver, where he has been the head coach for the past four years.
“I’m happy here and I’d never leave for another college job,” Montgomery said by phone from the Mile High City. “We have a top-five program, its 80 degrees here, the sun is shining. There’s no reason to move.”
Unless. …
“If an NHL job came along I’d be intrigued, but it would have to be the right situation, the right ownership, the right general manager,” said Montgomery, who won the Spencer Penrose Award as the NCAA coach of the year.
Cayman Airways promises its new 737 8-max aircraft will be a leap forward in terms of creature comforts, including on-board WiFi.
But CEO Fabian Whorms told Cayman 27 its unlikely that the new planes’ on-board WiFi will include outside access to the internet due to the high cost of providing the service.
He told Cayman 27 the airline is currently exploring its options.
“What we are working on is a system where we were have a lot of on-board content, a tremendous amount of on-board content, including what they call early window movies,” he explained. “The same sorts of stuff that you may want to look at while you are, if you were on the internet, we hope to have a lot of content.”
Mr. Whorms said he hopes to make local content like our very own Cayman 27 news a part of those on-board options, available via Wi-Fi direct to every seat.
The first of the new 737 8-max aircraft is expected to be in service in December 2018.
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A man in a wheelchair was fatally injured when he was struck by a vehicle as he crossed Mather Field Road at International Drive in Rancho Cordova on Friday evening, Oct. 6, 2017. Rancho Cordova Police Department
Turkey Orders Aselsan’s Sehat Counter-Mortar Radar
(Source: Aselsan; issued June 29, 2018)
Signing Agreement
An agreement regarding the SERHAT Counter Mortar Radar for the needs of Turkısh Armed Forces, valuing USD 40,320,000 has been signed between Aselsan and Ministry of National Defence and entered into force.
Within the context of this agreement, the deliveries will be made in between the years 2018-2021.
This disclosure is made with respect to the permission of Ministry of National Defense dated 29.06.2018.
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LONDON (REUTERS) - Britain's promise to pay a financial settlement worth around 35 (S$63 billion) to 39 billion pounds to the European Union is conditional upon agreeing a future partnership with the bloc, British Prime Minister Theresa May said on Monday (Dec 11).
"If we don't agree that partnership, then this offer is off the table," May told parliament.
NEW YORK, April 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- In 2012, Sgt. Joe Mille lost his right leg to a roadside bomb during the final month of his deployment to South Kandahar, Afghanistan, where he was a rifleman and team leader for the Army. But he hasn't let the injury keep him down. After...
Denver East defensive back Corey Tate has played his way into attention from a number of different college coaches. How did this past football season go for you and your team?“This past season wasn...
CytRx reports 4Q loss
LOS ANGELES (AP) _ CytRx Corp. (CYTR) on Monday reported a loss of $4.5 million in its fourth quarter.
The Los Angeles-based company said it had a loss of 16 cents per share.
The cancer drug developer posted revenue of $100,000 in the period.
For the year, the company reported that its loss narrowed to $35 million, or $1.46 per share. Revenue was reported as $100,000.
The company's shares closed at $2.11. A year ago, they were trading at $2.41.
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Acoustic Blu returns to Three Cellars in Menomonee Falls in June!
Come out to kick off the Summer of 2017 and enjoy a great selection of wines and other beverages, and acoustic music!
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WASHINGTON — The Washington Nationals say that assistant hitting coach Jacque Jones has been suspended with pay pending an internal investigation.
The team says the suspension is connected to a legal matter.
The club announced Jones' suspension less than a half-hour before the scheduled first pitch of Game 1 of Washington's NL Division Series against the defending World Series champion Chicago Cubs on Friday night.
The 42-year-old Jones retired as a player in 2008 after 10 years with four teams.
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UPDATE: Turnpike police say one person has died as a result of the car crash on I-77 near Ghent. Another person had to be transported from the scene with injuries. Names are still not being released until family has been notified. The cause of the accident is still under investigation.
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RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (WOAY) – A fatal accident has occurred on the northbound lanes of I-77 near mile marker 26.5 near Ghent.
Officials tell WOAY that it was a single car involved.
As of right now, one northbound lane is closed, one southbound lane is closed, so expect delays.
There are no words on what cause of the accident at this time.
Stay with WOAY News for further updates.
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National Guidance and Religious Affairs Minister Godfridah Sumaili says Prayer has the ability to revive and enhance the country’s developmental agenda.
Reverend Sumaili says the country should deal with some of its challenges through prayers and Christian activities.
Speaking at the gospel musical concert of renowned American Pastor and Gospel Musician Donnie McClurkin at Woodlands stadium yesterday, Reverend Sumaili said the country should integrate all of its activities into the church because Zambia is a Christian nation.
She says the country is blessed to have a God fearing leader in President Edgar Lungu who has led a good example in promoting the Christian faith by allowing and calling for various Christian activities and linking them to the country’s developmental agenda.
Woodlands stadium was filled to capacity as various local gospel Musicians spiced up the concert before Pastor McClurkin took to the stage.
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — German politicians are expressing concern about a possible takeover of General Motors’ Opel division by France’s PSA Group, maker of Peugeot and Citroen cars.
Chancellor Angela Merkel’s Cabinet discussed the possible consequences for German workers Wednesday.
Labor Minister Andrea Nahles was quoted by the dpa news agency as saying that Opel’s headquarters must remain in Ruesselsheim, Germany.
Opel employs 19,000 people in Germany out of a total work force of 38,000.
Meanwhile, GM CEO Mary Barra was at the Opel headquarters in the wake of Tuesday’s surprise announcement that PSA and GM were talking about expanding their current cooperation, with one option being PSA acquiring Opel.
Detroit-based GM has been trying to return its European business to profit. It last made a full-year profit there in 1999.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – The House and Senate have approved Gov. Bill Haslam's nominations for new boards for six public universities.
The new boards are part of the Republican governor's initiative to spin six four-year public universities out of the Tennessee Board of Regents system. Each board will control budgets, tuition and the selection of university presidents.
The schools involved are Austin Peay in Clarksville; East Tennessee State in Johnson City; Middle Tennessee State in Murfreesboro; Tennessee Tech in Cookeville; Tennessee State in Nashville; and the University of Memphis.
Haslam's appointments include former Senate Speaker Ron Ramsey; NASA astronaut Butch Wilmore; retired Army Gen. Gary Luck; former University of Memphis interim president Brad Martin; and Democratic fundraiser Bill Freeman.
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WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Wichita police say two police officers are on administrative leave pending the outcome of internal and criminal investigations.
The department released no details other than saying it possibly involves misconduct and the move was prompted by another agency’s criminal probe.
Some 2015 phone calls of former state Sen. Michael O’Donnell, now a Sedgwick County commissioner, were intercepted by investigators. The paper says two former employees were sent letters by the Justice Department saying their calls with him had been intercepted.
O’Donnell did not respond to a message seeking comment.
Wichita businessman Brandon Steven told the paper he is the subject of an inquiry into poker and efforts to open a casino. Federal officials notified several parties that calls with him also were intercepted.
A jihadist-dominated alliance claimed Saturday to have downed a Russian fighter jet in northwest Syria with a shoulder-mounted missile, in a statement issued through an online propaganda channel.
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham made the claim through the affiliated media channel Ibaa, but it did not mention the fate of the warplane's pilot.
The Russian defence ministry confirmed the Su-25 aircraft was shot down over Idlib province and said the pilot was killed "in fighting against terrorists."
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Check out Buster Keaton’s ‘The General’ accompanied by the Savannah Philharmonic at the Tybee Post. Plus, ‘Pieced Together’ at Sulfur Studios, the Juneteenth Festival & the Train Wrecks album release at The Jinx.
What: Silent Cinema Concert: ‘The General’ (live accompaniment by Savannah Philharmonic chamber ensemble and pianist Rodney Sauer)
When: 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. June 17
Where: Tybee Post Theater, 10 Van Horne Ave.
Cost: $15 adults, $7 children
Info: tybeeposttheater.org
What: “Pieced Together”
When: June 15-July 1; opening reception 6-9 p.m. June 16;
Where: Sulfur Studios, 2301 Bull St.
Cost: Free
Info: sulfurstudios.org
What: The Juneteenth Festival
When: 11 a.m. June 17
Where: 38th Street Park
Cost: Free; book donations welcome
Info: 912-412-4851 or 912-428-3335
What: The Train Wrecks “Once Again” album release
When: 10 p.m. June 16
Where: The Jinx, 127 W. Congress St.
Cost: TBD
Info: thetrainwrecksband.com
Tate Britain has announced the return of a live jazz band to soundtrack brunch for another summer.
Every Saturday between May 26 and June 9, the FB Pocket Orchestra will play 1920s tunes on the terrace at Rex Whistler (the gallery’s swish restaurant) while you eat, drink and pretend you’re in ‘The Great Gatsby’.
Feast on freshly shucked oysters and Cornish crab, or, for those without a seafood tooth, breakfast classics such as eggs benedict and smashed avocado. For drinks, there are bloody marys and old-school corpse reviver cocktails made with gin, vermouth, lemon juice and absinthe.
The jazz brunch is on every Saturday from May 26 to June 9. Rex Whistler, Tate Britain, Millbank, SW1P 4JU. Booking advised.
Here’s our pick of the best brunches in London.
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BRIEF-Tanvex BioPharma plans new issuance for working capital supplement
* Says it plans to issue about 23 million new shares of its common stock
April 12 Infotmic Co Ltd
* Says controlling shareholder's 211.7 million shares in the company have been frozen by Guangdong high court until April 9, 2020
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Navy RPSN Alexander Varner, a religious program specialist with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, hands out plates of pasta at a soup kitchen in Catania, Italy, Dec. 29, 2016. Marines and sailors volunteered their time to help clean up the area and serve food during the holiday season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexander Mitchell/released)
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The City of Spokane says the Ice Ribbon at Riverfront Park will be closed for the rest of the weekend for a mechanical repair. The city says repairs are being made Saturday evening, but the ribbon will remain closed until all systems can be fully evaluated.
Saturday afternoon the Spokane Fire Department responded to an alarm indicating an ammonia leak at the Ice Ribbon. Ammonia is used in the ice-making system, according to the city. Fire officials evacuated the ribbon immediately as a precaution.
Post Street was closed to traffic from Spokane Falls Boulevard to Summit Boulevard, and Spokane Falls was closed from Wall to Lincoln streets. Roads should reopen by Saturday night.
On this episode of the Oxford Krystal Beer Garden, Neal McCready is joined by Jeffrey Wright of 92.9 FM ESPN Radio in Memphis to discuss the NBA Playoffs and the upcoming NFL Draft. Can any team knock off Golden State or Cleveland? Who are the Browns taking No. 1? Are the Giants really going to punt on quarterbacks and draft Penn State running back Saquon Barkley?
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Ronnie Magro-Ortiz and Jen Harley celebrated the Fourth of July holiday on Wednesday after some intense personal and legal drama.
Meanwhile, the Jersey Shore star has brought their 3-month-old baby girl, Ariana Sky, to New Jersey to meet his family.
He posted on Instagram Stories a filtered selfie video of him and Jen making kissy faces amid graphics of patriotic hearts on Wednesday. It was posted more than a week after his on-again, off-again partner was arrested for alleged battery following a physical altercation with him in Las Vegas. The charges were dropped earlier this week.
"Happy independence day," Ronnie wrote in the video.
Ronnie and Jen have had a turbulent relationship and broke up in late April after an explosive social media fight, three weeks after she gave birth to their daughter.
The Marinette Police Department, Marinette County Sheriff's Department and the Marinette County Coroner's Office are investigating an incident that started in Winnebago County and ended with a traffic stop in Marinette. Last night the Winnebago County Sheriff's Department alerted police in Michigan's U-P that a suicidal woman, possibly armed with handgun, was headed that way.
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The Kansas Department of Health and Environment released a list of nine places in Johnson County, Wyandotte County and Miami County where the public might have been exposed to measles during an outbreak tied to a daycare that has sickened at least six so far. Vaccines are the best way to prevent the contagious viral illness.
× Funeral arrangements made for fallen State Police Trooper Landon Weaver
ALTOONA, Pa.– Funeral arrangements for fallen State Police Trooper Landon Weaver have been set for later this week.
Weaver, 23, was shot and killed while investigating a domestic-related incident on Friday, December 30. He had been a member of the Pennsylvania State Police for just over a year.
According to Bolger Funeral Home, friends will be received from 12- 3 p.m. and 5-8 p.m., Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at the Jaffa Shrine Center, located at 2200 Broad Ave., Altoona, PA 16601.
You are asked to enter by way of the rear 22nd Street handicap entrance. A funeral service will be held at 11 am, Thursday, January 5, 2017 at the Jaffa Shrine Center. Interment with full honors accorded by the Pennsylvania State Police will be held at Fairview Cemetery, Martinsburg.
Memorial contributions in memory of Trooper Landon E. Weaver can be made to Troopers Helping Troopers, 3625 Vartan Way, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
The singer is married to actress Jessica Biel, 35, and their pair have one son Silas.
It includes collaboration with Timbaland, Pharrell Williams and Alicia Keys.
His latest album Man of Woods, his fifth album, was released today.
Justin Timberlake, 37, has amassed a huge amount of work during his successful career.
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Justin Timberlake has a net worth of £160 million.
The singer from Tennesee has provided various celebrity endorsements, including three restaurants, Sony products, Givenchy cologne play, the Audi AI, Callaway Golf Company products and MySpace during the social media site's failed relaunch.
He has also hosted an annual shareholders meeting for Walmart in 2012, during which he claimed to shop at the supermarket “a lot”.
He opened an eco-friendly golf course which he sold for $500,000 in 2014.
Twitter’s updated privacy policy sheds light on just what happens to your data
Twitter is aiming to be more transparent about how the platform uses your data, starting with clearer language inside an updated privacy policy. While sparked by the GDPR laws in Europe, the new policy applies worldwide.
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Apple today started to seed the sixth beta of macOS High Sierra and iOS 11.
The updates have brought no major changes. Apple has probably made enough modifications to its software. As the release date approaches, the company is trying to improve its software and optimize it. The sixth betas have brought bug fixes and stability improvements to the apps and workflows already been updated in the previous versions.
Traditionally, while macOS has almost no changes, iOS saw some minor but visually noticeable modifications. For instance, iOS App Store and Maps icon will have a new design and the Notes app’s bulleted list is now back to the left side of the icon.
The updates are available for users, enrolled in Apple Developer program. It can be downloaded from the Apple Developer Center or over the air. Do not forget to make a backup before installing a beta software on your device.
GENEVA (AP) — Swiss pharmaceuticals company Roche saw a modest 3 percent rise in its underlying profits last year, largely as a result of a strong performance in the United States.
Roche, which does not break out its fourth-quarter results, also projected sales growth in the high single-digits in percentage points in 2018.
The Basel-based company, which employs 94,000 worldwide, said core operating profit rose to 19.01 billion Swiss francs ($20.4 billion) in 2017, up from 18.42 billion francs a year earlier. Net profit fell 9 percent to 8.825 billion francs as a result of a series of charges.
Roche said recently launched multiple sclerosis medicine Ocrevus, cancer immunotherapy Tecentriq and lung cancer treatment Alecensa contributed 1.4 billion francs in new sales, or nearly two-thirds of growth in the pharmaceuticals division.
March 28 Russia's VTB bank chief executive Andrei Kostin said on Tuesday that there was a window for Russia's Finance Ministry to issue a sovereign Eurobond issue in spring this year.
Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a meeting of the Association of Russian Banks, Kostin said that the finance ministry had not decided on who would arrange a Eurobond issue.
Russia is in no rush to issue new Eurobond, the finance ministry has said. (Reporting by Katya Golubkova; Writing by Kevin O'Flynn; Editing by Polina Devitt)
Woman, 38, found strangled in Hobart, Indiana
The death of a woman whose body was found Thursday at a motel in northwest Indiana has been ruled a homicide.
April Salazar-Bernal, 38, was pronounced dead at 3:42 p.m. at a motel in the 1800 block of Mississippi Street in Hobart, Indiana, according to the Lake County Coroner’s Office.
On Monday, the coroner’s office said her death had been ruled a homicide by strangulation. She lived in Wheatfield, Indiana.
Hobart police have not responded to requests for more information about the investigation.
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The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government and opposition have failed to pick a new name for the position of caretaker Chief Minister as the deadlock persisted over the withdrawal of Mazoor Afridi’s candidature.
According to sources, opposition leader has refused to propose a new name and insists that Manzoor Afridi be named the caretaker CM as agreed upon by Chief Minister Pervez Khattak.
The provincial government, however, proposed the name of Himayatullah Khan. “Manzoor Afridi is a respected business personality and a non-controversial figure. It is unfortunate that some opposition parties created a controversy regarding his nomination,” PTI’s minister Shaukat Yousafzai told media.
× Helena-West Helena police car set on fire
HELENA-WEST HELENA, Ark. — Someone set a police car on fire in Helena-West Helena early Tuesday morning.
Police said the officer was on duty but wasn’t in the car at the time.
The officer heard a loud popping sound while he was inside an apartment in the 400 block of Adams Street, and when he then looked outside, he saw his car was on fire, police said.
Firefighters put it out, but the car, which police said was valued at $28,000, was destroyed.
Chief Virgil Green said it’s clear the officer’s car was targeted, but the motive is unclear at this time.
Police are looking for the suspect or suspects. The Arkansas State Police is helping in the investigation.
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Hello and welcome to 2017! We have so much to look forward to, like the debut of the new Ford GT, dozens more Avengers sequels, and the inevitable heat death of the entire universe.
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Like many of you we’re still off today for the New Year’s Day holiday, at home recovering from a weekend of giving 2016 the hard sendoff it deserved. We’ll hit the ground running with more car news than you can handle tomorrow as CES begins and leads into next week’s Detroit Auto Show.
Until then, like our well-received Christmas Saab Festival, we’re taking the day to run some hits from the archives celebrating all your favorite dead car brands. Saturn, Oldsmobile, Suzuki (in America), even Scion—let us come together and revere our dead car forebears so we can all move forward together. Or something.
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - Bioverativ Inc:
* BIOVERATIV’S INVESTIGATIONAL BIVV009 DEMONSTRATES SAFETY, TOLERABILITY AND EFFICACY IN PHASE 1B CLINICAL TRIAL IN COLD AGGLUTININ DISEASE (CAGD) PATIENTS
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MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — Police in New Hampshire found an array of drugs in an apartment during an investigation into the death of a 20-month-old child.
Police say two people have been charged with drug possession after Wednesday’s discovery.
Authorities in Manchester say the toddler died on May 25, and they executed a search warrant that day as part of the death investigation.
Thirty-one-year-old and 33-year-old Christen Gelinas were each charged with possession of controlled drugs with intent to distribute. Police say they found heroin, cocaine, crack and suboxone that had an estimated street value of over $5,400. Garvey also faces bail violation charges.
Gelinas and Garvey faced arraignment Wednesday. It wasn’t immediately known if they had lawyers.
There were no details on their relationship to the toddler or the child’s identity.
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That’s according to Sky Sports, who also claim the Hammers have no intention of selling the forward.
Arnautovic joined West Ham from Stoke for a club-record £24m fee last summer.
The 29-year-old netted 11 goals during the campaign and made a further eight assists.
Sky Sports indicate that West Ham value the player at £50m as Jose Mourinho looks to add support for Romelu Lukaku.
United boss Mourinho worked with Arnautovic at Inter Milan but questioned his mentality at the time.
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Sri Lanka Navy apprehended six migrants from India who were reaching the island onboard an Indian trawler yesterday (May 30).
These immigrants were taken into naval custody by a troop of naval personnel attached to the North Central Naval Command who were on routine patrol in the seas off Urumalai in Thalaimannar.
The apprehended group consisted of three (03) males, one (01) female and two (02) children and Navy provided them with first aids and medical treatment after they were brought to SLNS Thammanna.
The group of migrants and the trawler were handed over to Thalaimannar Police for further investigations, Sri Lanka Navy said.
Reports are saying Nick Cannon says he wants out of hosting America’s Got Talent.
( DJ Sight ) Supposedly, the powers to be at NBC threaten the fire Cannon over a joke he did on his Showtime comedy special.
The people at NBC won’t let him walk off that easy with out a fight in court.
Knockavilla community council hosted their annual primary schools table quiz on Friday, January 27.
Pictured above is the winning team in the 5th/ 6th class category from Scoil Mhuire Knockavilla accepting the Michael Breen Memorial Trophy. John Browne (committee), Caoimhe Healy, Chloe Reddan, Joanne Ryan, Jessica Heffernan and Helen Ryan (committee).
Upperchurch won the 3rd/ 4th class category.
Well done to all who took part and thanks to the schools for sending teams.
A South Carolina woman's new hair dryer is going viral this week after she posted video of it shooting flames on her Facebook page Monday.
Erika Shoolbred of Spartanburg, S.C., posted the video which showed smoke pouring from the hair dryer and a stream of flames shooting out. In her post, she says she bought the hair dryer online.
"Talk about a bad hair day! My new hair dryer (more like hair frier) from OraCorp on Amazon.com became a blow torch on its first use this morning," she wrote. She said she got a small burn on her hand, and the dryer stunk up her bathroom, but based on the video, things could have turned out much worse.
Following the post, Amazon reportedly removed the product from its website and gave Shoolbred a refund.
Since the woman posted the video it's been shared more than 300 times.
She says she's still waiting for a response from the hair dryer's manufacturer.
Locals at Gudariya in Susta rural municipality-2, Nawalparasi, broke a part of Gandak dam and channelized floodwaters into the canal after water gushed into their settlements and inundated their fields following rainfall.
Locals had broken the wall last year saying the floodwaters could not find its way out due to the Gandak barrage. The Gandak Canal is a joint irrigation and power project between Nepal and India.
The Kathmandu Post reports that locals at Gudariya in Susta rural municipality-2 made an opening in the dam to channelize water into the canal. They, however, fear that the water may fill up the canal after further rainfall and enter back to the settlements and fields.
Chief District Officer at East Nawalparasi Devendra Lamichhane said they have received information about locals digging a canal to flow the water out. We have informed them about the risks of breaking a big dam to funnel the water out and trying to resolve the issue, he said.
April 20 Republic Bancorp Inc
* Reports 13 pct year-over-year increase in first quarter net income
* Says net interest income at core bank increased to $36.6 million during Q1 of 2017, a $5.3 million, or 17 pct, increase over Q1 of 2016
* Says qtrly diluted earnings per class a share $0.96 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
U.S. Defense Secretary James Mattis warned on Monday that an attack by North Korea against the United States could quickly escalate into war, AFP reported.
"If they fire at the United States, it could escalate into war very quickly," Mattis was quoted as having told Pentagon reporters.
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Do you have a personalised number plate?
More than 129 number plate applications have been blocked by South Australian authorities in the past year.
Some are so offensive they can’t be printed, deemed unsuitable for a general audience on the road- phonetic spellings of offensive language, such as FORKING, for example.
But there is also a crew of dedicated collectors out there, searching the country far and wide for the best plates to add to their collection.
David Howe started collecting plates in the early 1990s and is an original member of the National Plate Collection Club.
An owner of more than three hundred plates, he told John & Garry he’s still surprised by what he sees on the road and is still on the hunt for more!
Listen to his chat via the player above.
CLEVELAND, Ohio - Jim Conti grew up two miles from the 100-year-old greenhouse where he now operates Cleveland Jam Conservatory , 1300 West Schaaf Rd. From the time he launched his booze-infused jelly and jam-making business in 2013, his goal was to eventually bring his business to Old Brooklyn, which was once nicknamed "The Greenhouse Capital of the United States." "Our eye was always on this property," says Conti.
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March 19 (Reuters) - Chongqing Zhifei Biological Products Co Ltd:
* SAYS ITS 2017 NET PROFIT UP 1,229.25 PERCENT Y/Y AT 432.3 MILLION YUAN ($68.27 million)
* SAYS IT SEES Q1 NET PROFIT UP 281.32-347.63 PERCENT Y/Y AT 230-270 MILLION YUAN Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2FUkW5o; bit.ly/2pnPmWI Further company coverage: ($1 = 6.3323 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
BRISBANE, Australia — Tim Puetz and late call-up Jan-Lennard Struff gave Germany a 2-1 lead over Australia in their first-round Davis Cup World Group match, beating Matt Ebden and John Peers 6-4, 6-7 (1), 6-2, 6-7 (4), 6-4 in doubles on Saturday.
Puetz and Struff broke the Australians' service in the seventh game of the fifth set, then saved two break points of their own in the eighth before Puetz served out the match to love two games later.
Struff replaced Peter Gojowczyk, who was originally scheduled to partner Puetz in Saturday's rubber.
On Friday, Alexander Zverev gave Germany a 1-0 lead with a 7-5, 4-6, 4-6, 6-3, 7-6 (4) win over Alex de Minaur before Nick Kyrgios levelled for Australia with a 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 win over Struff.
Nick Thorburn has announced a new graphic novel titled, and about, Penguins. The Islands and Unicorns frontperson (and “Serial” soundtrack artist) will release the 288-page book via Fantagraphics this September.
“Penguins go through a lot of hell that could be avoided if they had the ability to fly,” Thorburn writes of the story, which is told mostly without words. “This cruel irony lends itself to humor, as well as sadness. Death and the desperate search for love and companionship seem so tethered to life as a penguin, as well as for humans, and so the goal was to bridge those two and make them funny.”
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Waterworks Car Wash is celebrating 30 years in business at 3rd and Broadway! They're offering Colorado's Best Deal, so you can buy 5 Full Service Car Washes for Half Price! Here's to 30 more great years Waterworks!
GREENSBORO (AP) — Police in Greensboro say a 19-month-old buy was injured in his own backyard after two dogs attacked the child.
Spokeswoman Susan Danielsen said in a statement that police were alerted to the incident after the mother called 911 Tuesday morning. Danielsen said when officers arrived, they saw two large pit bulls lying beside the boy. An officer shot and killed one of the dogs after it moved away from the toddler.
The other dog fled but was captured.
Danielsen said it’s not clear who owns the dogs. She said the toddler was taken to Brenner’s Children’s Hospital in Winston-Salem. She said the boy is in serious condition, but his status is not life-threatening.
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The death of a man whose body was discovered in a burned out vehicle is not being treated as suspicious.
Police officers were called to Burbage Common - a local beauty spot in Hinckley - after a member of the public made the grim discovery in the main car park off Leicester Road on Monday, March 5.
Detectives had been treating the death as unexplained but now say it is not suspicious.
A file is now being prepared for Leicestershire’s Coroner, who will determine the identity of the deceased man and how he died.
The body was discovered by a member of the public at around 6.20am on March 5.
Leicestershire Police said initial CCTV enquiries had shown a car entering the area from Leicester Road at around midnight.
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NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s top court has ruled that election candidates cannot use religion or caste to seek votes, describing them as corrupt practices under electoral laws.
India has a Hindu-nationalist government, and most political parties select candidates in various districts based on caste and religious considerations.
The ruling on Monday is considered significant as it comes months before elections in Uttar Pradesh state where dominant campaign issues are caste affiliations and the building of a Hindu temple in place of a 16th century mosque demolished by Hindu hardliners.
Legislature elections are also due in Punjab, Uttarakhand, Goa and Manipur states.
Hindus constitute nearly 80 percent of India’s 1.25 billion people, while Muslims comprise 14.2 percent and the remaining 6 percent adhere to other religions, such as Christianity, Sikhism, Buddhism and Jainism.
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Perhaps surprisingly, Beyoncé taught her former stylist to be frugal.
“The best lesson that [Beyoncé’s mom] Tina Knowles and Beyoncé have taught me is to just have confidence,” says Ty Hunter, who styled the singer from early in her career until 2016.
“It’s not about the clothes — you were not born with clothes on. Fashion starts from within, not money. The last two Fashion Weeks, every day I wore something from the Goodwill and Salvation Army — everything was under $25.”
The friends of a mysterious “former writer” are summoned to his home, a houseboat riding on a Balkan river, for a midnight meal. The houseboat’s owner is a version of the author, Peter Handke, considered one of post-World War II’s most important German language writers. The Moravian Night dispenses almost altogether with conventional plot and becomes a meditation on time and change as the “former writer” wanders the ruined palace of memory and a continent he barely recognizes. The novel casts a sardonic eye on the “general homogenization” of the world and the dismal tides that have swept away what the writer once knew, including an entire nation, Yugoslavia, whose cause Handke stubbornly adopted.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP)  Arkansas attorney general: State will not appeal execution stay for 1 inmate, will appeal for another set to die Monday.
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WASHINGTON — Larry Motuzis scored a career-high 29 points with eight rebounds and American University snapped a three-game skid, rolling to a 74-63 win over Howard on Saturday night.
Motuzis was 8 of 16 from the field and 11 of 16 from the free-throw line for the Eagles (3-6). Sa’eed Nelson added 21 points and six assists and Sam Iorio had 10 points and 11 rebounds. The team had a 43-33 rebounding edge over Howard.
American got off to a slow start in the first half and trailed 29-23 late but finished the last three minutes on an 8-0 run to lead 31-29 at the break.
Motuzis hit a 3-pointer early in the second half and followed with two 3-point plays, pushing the Eagles to a 41-34 advantage with 14:55 to go. Charles Williams answered with a dunk to get Howard within five but the Bison (1-10) would not get closer.
Williams scored 18 points to lead the Bison who have lost their last three and have yet to beat a Division I team.
The Prime Minister insisted it was his 'intention' was to 'carry out the mandate'
Mr Rajoy was questioned by an opposition lawmaker on whether he would step down ahead of the vote that has the European Union on alert.
The Prime Minister insisted it was his “intention” was to "carry out the mandate granted by Spaniards" and serve out the remainder of his term.
This would see Mr Rajoy at the reigns of Madrid until 2020.
In an attempt to reaffirm his position at the top of Spanish politics, the Prime Minister said his party won “over 50 more seats” in the nation’s last general election in June 2016 than the second most voted party, the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party.
In Spain however there has been mounting controversy surrounding Rajoy's government. He has become embroiled in a long-building corruption scandal that has tainted his conservative Popular Party.
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GEOFF PEARCE '... I found this version very interesting and overall, more intimate ...'
As a lover of both The Songs of a Wayfarer and Song of the Earth since I was a youngster, and with a few recordings of both, I was curious to see what Schoenberg would do with The Songs of a Wayfarer, and how I would feel about the result.
Generally, whilst I found this version very interesting and overall, more intimate, I missed the colour that the full orchestra gives. The performances were polished, and I liked the baritone's voice, which was well-modulated and suited the intimacy of this arrangement well. This is particularly evident in the first song, 'When My Love Has Her Wedding Day'...
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Want an exotic pet in Fort Worth? The Humane Society of North Texas has you covered
Animal Control in the DeSoto area found a 15-foot Burmese python, which got us thinking, where else would exotic animals be found in the Dallas-Fort Worth area? Turns out, the Human Society of North Texas has everything from pythons to chinchillas to bats. (Although bats can't be adopted. Sorry.)
Portage County first responders braved frigid temperatures Friday to search for someone who reportedly jumped into the Wisconsin River.
The subzero conditions make responding to calls tough, not just on them but also on equipment, according to officials.
The Portage County Sheriff's Office said they do their best to adjust when responding to calls in the winter.
"On [days of] extreme temperatures when they're below zero like this with the windchill we make sure cars are running, [deputies] have a warm drink if possible," Sheriff Mike Lukas said. "They stay out of the elements as much as possible but there's accidents. There's all kinds of things that go on that our officers can't say we can't go to."
Sheriff Lukas said first responders have extra gear in their cars, plus more at the stations if they need them.
Officers don't turn down a call just for weather, so regardless of the temperature, first responders go out to protect the community.
The companion dog show hosted by the Bognor Regis and District Dog Training Club is back for another great year.
Proceeds will go to Search Dogs Sussex charity, which supplies nationally-qualified search dog teams to support the police in looking for missing persons.
They provide an emergency on call service 24 hours a day 365 days a year.
The show is at North Bersted Community Centre in Chalcraft Lane on Sunday, June 17.
The show kicks off at 1pm with entries being taken from 11.30am and will debut a ‘Have a Go’ flyball and agility category.
For more details visit www.bognordogclub.org.uk.
Raymond A. Keller, 82, died peacefully November 16, 2017, at St. Anthony Park Home.
He graduated from the University of Minnesota and was a talented architect and artist. He resided in his St. Anthony Park home and community for over 40 years.
Ray is survived by his sister Virginia (Don), brother David (Lynn), sister-in-law Jacqueline Keller, and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by brother Wendell and parents Leona and Raymond.
A Queens financial adviser was indicted on accusations he defrauded his elderly clients out of millions by investing their money in his risky hedge fund without their knowledge, the New York attorney general’s office said Wednesday.
A 99-count indictment charges Dean Mustaphalli, 47 years old, with securities fraud, grand larceny, forgery and other crimes. From 2012 through March 2017, he solicited more than $12 million from clients and lost more than $11 million, according to the attorney general’s office.
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SACRAMENTO (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday afternoon's drawing of the California Lottery's "Daily 3 Midday" game were:
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Chance the Rapper's lyrics, "blessings keep falling in my lap," apparently now ring true in the real estate part of his life.The local rapper, who won Best New Artist, Best Rap Album and Best Rap Performance at last year's Grammy Awards, is in the process of buying a $4 million, 4,500-square-foot condo at 600 N. Fairbanks Court in Chicago's Streeterville neighborhood, Crain's reports . The property, built in 2007, is surrounded by floor-to-ceiling windows and three decks that give amazing views of the city. It has two bedrooms and an additional gym and spa room that can be converted into a third bedroom, according to the property listing Other amenities include a soundproofed library, bar and sauna.
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JERUSALEM — The legendary former Mossad agent who led the operation to capture Holocaust mastermind Adolf Eichmann has expressed surprising support for the nationalist Alternative for Germany party.
The 91-year-old Rafi Eitan says in a video statement on his Facebook page Saturday that Israel appreciates the party’s “attitude toward Judaism” and looks for them to also “become an alternative to Europe.”
The party, AfD, won 12.6 per cent of the vote in Germany’s September election to win seats in parliament for the first time and become the country’s third-biggest party. Its leaders have expressed anti-Semitic statements and played down the crimes of the Nazi regime.
Eitan, a former Israeli Cabinet minister, appeared to endorse the party’s hard-line toward Muslim immigrants.
Israel’s ambassador to Germany, Jeremy Issacharoff, condemned Eitan’s statement as “sad and shameful.”
April 24 (Reuters) - Citychamp Dartong Co Ltd :
* Sees FY 2018 Q1 net loss to be 30 million yuan
* Says FY 2017 Q1 net profit was 294.5 million yuan
* The reason for the forecast is seasonal effect Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/CLcCmn Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
Chino Hills won the CIF Southern California Regional Division I championship on Saturday in Long Beach with a stunning comeback victory over St. John Bosco 67-51.
The Huskies outscored the Braves 27-2 in the fourth quarter to earn their trip to the CIF State Championship in Sacramento.
See the highlights and postgame interviews in this video by Jonathan Khamis for the Southern California News Group.
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During the month of January, the Chestertown Branch of Kent County Public Library will host an exhibit created by photographer Arslan Augustine.
In describing his approach to photography, Mr. Augustine writes: “I intend on bringing viewers perspective anew about the things most splendid and most ordinary in life. As I progress in photography, my goal is to bring forth the feeling in viewers of not just being alive, but powerfully alive.”
The exhibit, which features photographs life in all its variations, will be on display during January 2017 whenever the Chestertown Branch is open. For more information, visit kentcountylibrary.org or call 410.778.3636.
WASHINGTON: The United States on Wednesday imposed sanctions on six Iranians and three Iran-based entities, including Tehran's Evin prison.
The sanctions, announced by the U.S. Treasury on its website, also targeted the group Ansar-e Hezbollah and the Hanista Programing Group.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart Donald Trump can discuss the situation on the global oil market at their meeting in Helsinki on July 16 but more actual items are in the agenda of the US-Russia summit, press secretary of the Russian President Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Wednesday, TASS reports.
"It can be said with confidence that this matter will hardly be the leading one in the agenda. Topics much more actual in terms of bilateral relations exist, which will be considered in the first instance," Peskov said.
Other topics "are a question of time the head of states will decide to allocate for this meeting," he added.
The meeting between Putin and Trump will be held in Helsinki on July 16, press service of the Kremlin said earlier. Leaders of both countries will discuss a range of challenging issues, including a comprehensive discussion of Syria.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Shenzhen Neptunus Interlong Bio-technique Co Ltd
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A giant chicken at the rally. More than 100 people rallied in Harrisburg on April 15, 2017, to demand that President Trump release his tax returns.
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It’s a brand new year and we’re bringing it in with a great show full of guests.
In honor of National Bloody Mary Day, Dane and Beth Peterson talk with listeners about how they like their Bloody Marys ( or Bloody Marias). Plus, Hendrick’s Gin brand ambassador Matthias Horseman shares his own special recipes for the classic morning after drink.
Next, Yoga instructors Tairi Grace and her husband Paul share their thoughts on the importance of personal health in the new year and how you can help your kids health too.
Finally, Emmy-winning consumer tech expert Jennifer Jolly talks tech in 2017 and what the hottest new trends in consumer electronics.
Buffalo Bills Wall of Fame member and NFL Hall of Famer Thurman Thomas will announce two of the team’s day three selections in the 2018 NFL Draft. He will do so in grand style, making the announcements outside of one of the wonders of the world, Niagara Falls.
The Buffalo Bills will be on the clock … from Niagara Falls. https://t.co/yLlLdKZEUq — USA TODAY Sports (@usatodaysports) April 24, 2018
The majestic backdrop will be another unique place for a football team to announce their draft picks.
Thomas, who was part of team’s successful run in the early 1990s, will hopefully reveal a pair of players who can help the Bills continue their ascent in the league. Buffalo, under Sean McDermott’s leadership, broke a 17-season playoff drought last season.
The river highlights a symbolic connection to the Bills’ teams during the Super Bowl run, as Marv Levy shared there’s “one more river to cross,” according to USA Today’s Erik Brady.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance Inc -
* Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance Inc announces public offering of convertible senior notes
* Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance - ‍commenced a public offering of $200 million aggregate principal amount of convertible senior notes due 2022​
* Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance- ‍pending certain uses, may use portion of proceeds to temporarily reduce borrowings under repurchase agreements​
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The Cincinnati Bengals are in the middle of their mandatory minicamp, and they’ve been relatively lucky with injuries so far. That was until Wednesday when wide receiver Cody Core went down with a leg injury, requiring the cart to come onto the field.
Injuries are never a pretty thing, but when practice stops like the above photo and teammates surround the player, it’s an especially heartbreaking scene. The specifics and severity of Core’s injury are unknown, but it doesn’t look good for the second-year receiver.
Core was expected to be a part of the 2017 offense after a decent enough rookie campaign. In 2016, Core caught 17 passes for 200 yards while starting four games. Though he had an uphill battle to really seeing major playing time with A.J. Green healthy again and John Ross being selected in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft, Core should have been able to build upon last season.
J. Cole's "Kevin's Heart" video
It’s been just a little more than a week since J. Cole announced his latest record, KOD, but since then he’s already dropped it and released two videos. The first, the wild, cash-crazy “ATM”, arrived last Friday, and today he’s shared a clip for KOD’s “Kevin’s Heart”.
Directed by regular collaborator Scott Lazer, the video stars Kevin Hart himself as the comedian and actor is alternately judged and beckoned by a variety of women. It’s a clear reference to Hart’s own infidelity, which made headlines late last year, and a situation that dovetails with the song’s themes. It’s a bold move on Hart’s part, for sure. Cole cameos roughly halfway through the song, mirroring Hart’s struggles with a stroller in a way that suggests he’s all too familiar with Hart’s other, more personal struggles.
Watch it below.
KOD serves as the follow-up to J. Cole’s 2016 album 4 Your Eyez Only. You can stream it here.
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WASHINGTON - Reality TV star Kim Kardashian West is en route to the White House to advocate on behalf of a great-grandmother serving a life sentence in prison.
That's according to a person familiar with the visit who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss it publicly.
Kardashian West has urged the president to pardon 62-year-old Alice Marie Johnson, serving a life sentence without parole for a non-violent drug offence.
She's been in touch with Jared Kushner, Trump's son-in-law and senior adviser. He oversees the administration's push to overhaul the nation's prison system.
It's unclear whether Kardashian West will meet with President Donald Trump, but the president often invites visitors into the Oval Office.
She tweeted Wednesday, "Happy Birthday Alice Marie Johnson. Today is for you."
Doc Rivers gets a laugh from the media, as he jokes about the bizarre shot clock situation against the Wizards.
Tony Cavalero cast as Ozzy Osbourne in Mötley Crüe biopic Cavalero played Dewey Finn on Nickelodeon’s “School of Rock” in the role originated by Jack Black in the 2003 movie.
Lupita Nyong'o to star in Trevor Noah biopic The movie is an adaptation of Noah’s bestselling autobiography “Born a Crime: Stories From a Southern African Childhood.”
Jonah Hill set to star as Internet pioneer Josh Harris “Jonah Hill has a tall order, as I am funnier, smarter and better looking than him," Harris quipped.
Gucci Mane biopic in the works Paramount Players and Imagine Entertainment have launched development of the film.
The tragic life and death of a 'National Lampoon' legend Doug Kenney was a comic genius — but his untimely passing was inarguably tragic. While vacationing in Hawaii in 1980, the National Lampoon magazine co-founder and OG of snark walked...
Machine Gun Kelly to portray Tommy Lee in Motley Crue biopic The movie follows the group’s rise during the ’80s “hair band” rock scene on the Sunset Strip.
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KALAMAZOO, Mich. — The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety is looking to hire additional officers, with applications being accepted as of October 4.
Applicants must be 21 years old and have their High School Diploma or a GED along with their driver’s license.
You must pass a written and physical test as well as a background check but you are not required to pass the states MCOLES test to apply.
You can apply online until October 17 and positions are expected to begin in March of 2018.
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Jake Tapper was in a sharing mood when he dropped by Conan on Tuesday night. Not only did he bring the host a new presidential mug to join his iconic Eisenhower mug, but he also dropped quite a few thoughts about the Trump administration. This includes the resignation of General Michael Flynn and his televised battles with Kellyanne Conway.
It was actually a fairly extensive interview that covered quite a few topics throughout, including Tapper dropping a fine quote on the need for truth from the president. “Facts and truth are not partisan,” he tells Conan after the host claims he wants to try to keep things from getting too political. Politicians do lie, but that doesn’t mean they can change the truth or the facts of a story. Alternative facts are not a thing.
Austin Russell, who is also known as Chumlee on the popular "Pawn Stars" show, is locked in a legal battle, according to TMZ.
It has to do with his new candy store next door to the World Famous Gold & Silver Pawn Shop on Las Vegas Boulevard.
Patrick Keys apparently reserved a couple of domain names -- chumleescandy.com and chumleescandyontheblvd.com -- when he heard that the reality TV star was opening a store.
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Keys makes his living by buying and selling domain names. He says he tried to contact Chumlee several times to work out a deal.
Chumlee is not interested in negotiating though. His legal team says Keys is a cybersquatter. He has sent Keys a cease and desist letter.
DETROIT (AP) -- Taijuan Walker pitched five sharp innings in his return from the disabled list, and the Arizona Diamondbacks won their fourth straight game, 2-1 over the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday night.
Walker (5-3) allowed a run and six hits in his first appearance since May 19. He had been out because of a blister on his right index finger.
The Diamondbacks scored two runs in the first inning, and that turned out to be all they needed. Walker was lifted after 82 pitches, but Randall Delgado pitched three scoreless innings of relief. Fernando Rodney struck out the side in the ninth for his 18th save in 21 chances.
Jordan Zimmermann (5-5) allowed two runs and six hits in eight innings.
Arizona is 9-1 in interleague play this season. The lone defeat was at home May 10 against Detroit.
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New York: Actress and activist Cynthia Nixon is running for governor of New York, challenging Democract Governor Andrew Cuomo, from the left in this year's Democratic primary.
Cynthia Nixon receives a Human Rights Visibility Award in New York last month. Photo: AP
"Something has to change," Nixon says in the campaign's launch video. "We want our government to work again, on health care, mass incarceration and fixing our broken subway. We are sick of politicians who care more about power than they do about us."
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Nixon, 51, has never sought office before, but has become increasingly involved in liberal politics, especially on issues such as public school funding.
She was an early endorser and surrogate for New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, and has spoken at fundraisers for Planned Parenthood, speaking out on the group's behalf when Republicans have attempted to cut off its federal funding.
CHESTERTOWN, Md. (AP) — House Speaker Paul Ryan says easing taxes on manufacturers and other businesses is critical to helping America remain competitive in an increasingly global economy.
Touring a 101-year-old manufacturing business Thursday on Maryland's Eastern Shore, Ryan said small businesses like Dixon Valve & Coupling are key to America's economic growth but are taxed at significantly higher rates than competitors overseas, particularly in China.
Ryan's visit came just hours after House passage of a $4.1 trillion budget plan that envisions deep cuts to social programs while paving the way for a GOP effort to rewrite the tax code.
The Republican plan includes cutting both corporate and individual tax rates and eliminating a variety of tax loopholes. GOP lawmakers say the plan would drive economic growth while also boosting tax revenues.
Australia have cruised into the last four of the New Zealand men's rugby sevens, easily accounting for Kenya 33-12 in their quarter-final.
A week after they claimed their first title in almost six years, in Sydney, Australia piled on 33 unanswered points in the first half in Hamilton to set up the victory.
Fullback Lachie Anderson scored two tries in the win, while half Tom Lucas provided the highlight of the match with a brilliant cut-out pass that travelled half the width of the field to put Jonathan Porch in to score.
The only worry for Australia came when livewire rookie Maurice Longbottom appeared to aggravate an ankle injury in the second half.
Australia will play either top-ranked South Africa or Scotland in the semi-finals, as they aim to make just their second final in the past two seasons.
Meanwhile, New Zealand and Fiji will face off in the other semi-final, after they survived tight matches against England and Samoa respectively.
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MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) - A 32-year-old Montana man who was working on an irrigation diversion project drowned in the Clark Fork River west of Missoula.
Missoula County Sheriff's Capt. Bill Burt says the man and a second person were working on an irrigation head gate when the platform they were standing on collapsed at about 6 p.m. Friday.
Burt says the victim's foot became trapped and he was pushed over by the fast-moving current. The second man suffered a leg injury.
The victim's name has not been released.
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Montgomery Life Coach Reacts to Viral Bullying Video
by Andrew James
A video of a boy battling the after effects of bullying has quickly gone viral on Facebook.
The video shows Keaton, who lives in Tennessee explaining to his mom what bullies did to him. He says they made fun of the way he looked and poured milk on him.
Montgomery Life Coach Boo Archer says she sees adults who are still struggling with bullying from their childhood. She says it can have lifelong effects.
“They go into their adult life with a view with a core belief of I’m rejectable, the world is very unsafe to them,” she explained.
The video has now been seen over 20 million times on Facebook. Many celebrities and athletes have also responded encouraging Keaton to stay strong.
Ron and Cindy got to know each other as volunteers at the Rex Hospital Open, and a relationship that started with golf ended in marriage.
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Roma re-linked with Lindelof
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Roma are said to be considering Benfica defender Victor Lindelof as a potential replacement for Kostas Manolas.
According to Leggo, should the Giallorossi receive a large fee for Manolas, they would be ready to pay the €30m release clause for the Swedish international.
It is not the first time that Luciano Spalletti’s side have been linked with the defender, with his name being touted after Antonio Rudiger was linked with a move to Chelsea.
The 22-year-old has also previously been mentioned in the same conversation as a number of Serie A clubs including Napoli, Milan and Juventus, but has perhaps been most regularly proposed as a target for Manchester United.
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A former Harrisburg mayor charged with stealing historic artifacts from the city is demanding the return of some of the items seized by prosecutors, saying they have nothing to do with the case. Pennlive.com reports that attorneys for former Mayor Stephen Reed argue that the state attorney general's office had no reason to take some of the nearly 1,800 items that agents seized in 2015 from several locations, including Reed's home and a storage facility.
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HELENA — The Montana Mining Association is asking the state Supreme Court to void a proposed ballot initiative.
The initiative would bar future mines in Montana that require the perpetual cleanup of polluted water after the mine closes.
The mining association’s lawsuit filed Friday seeks to void the initiative on a technical matter.
The initiative says it would become effective upon passage by voters. The association’s lawyers say that goes against a state law requiring initiatives in need additional rulemaking to take effect the following October.
They are asking the court to declare the proposal legally insufficient, to void the petitions used to gather signatures and to block any other signature-gathering until it’s fixed.
The sponsors must turn in signatures by June 22 to qualify for November’s ballot. The initiative’s sponsors did not have immediate comment on Wednesday.
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Edem ‘Ride with me’
Ghanaian rap artist Edem comes in fast with a new wave as he drops the first official single for the year 2017.
Produced by Magnom, Ride With Me features Nigerian singer Seyi Shay.
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Garland police officers saved a man's life earlier this month thanks to donated equipment from a local hospital.
Officers found a man bleeding profusely from a severed artery when they were called to a family disturbance June 4 in the 100 block of South Jupiter Road.
The man lost consciousness as police arrived, but officers "immediately applied a tourniquet and other first aid procedures to slow the bleeding," the department said in a statement. The man was hospitalized and is expected to recover, police say.
Police said a medical kit and training donated by Texas Health Presbyterian Dallas were crucial in saving the man's life.
Texas Health Presbyterian donated 35 hemorrhage-control kits in February — one for each of the department's patrol vehicles — a spokesman for the Garland department said. Each kit contains tourniquets, quick-clot bandages, scissors, splints and goggles.
The hospital also provides training for the officers.
RALEIGH, N.C. — Newly released law enforcement video shows officers tackling and punching a man in an altercation that led to assault charges against two North Carolina state troopers and a sheriff's deputy.
Dashboard camera video from one of the first troopers to arrive shows Kyron Hinton standing alone on April 3, moaning and gesturing on a Raleigh street. Officers from multiple agencies then surround him.
Eventually a police canine handler approaches, and the dog lunges and gets a mouthful of Hinton's clothing. The canine handler then tackles Hinton. While Hinton is on the ground, at least one officer can be seen punching him.
The videos were released Wednesday to media outlets that went to court to request they be made public.
Two troopers and a deputy were charged with assault earlier this month.
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Victorville (Calif.) Victor Valley shooting guard Jordan Campbell will officially visit Oregon State on Wednesday, Rivals.com analyst Corey Evans reports.
Campbell, a three-star 2018 recruit, signed with San Diego State last fall but was granted his release.
The San Diego Tribune reports that Campbell is still considering San Diego State.
“I’m not saying I don’t want to go to San Diego State,” Campbell said. “I just want to see what else is out there, to explore my options. San Diego State is still at the top of my list. It’s still my No. 1 option.”
Evans describes Campbell as "a blue-collar off guard that can be leaned upon for his defensive prowess."
Oregon State had attrition during the offseason and currently have four scholarship spots open. Campbell would be a welcomed addition to the Beavers.
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Police are searching for a suspect who allegedly hung an American flag with a Nazi swastika symbol painted on it over a busy overpass in Grand Rapids.
The incident occurred just before 7:00 a.m. Monday on the Coit Avenue bridge over I-196.
Upon arrival, police immediately removed the flag and began searching for the suspect.
The suspect, who is not in custody, is described as a man in his 20s with black hair. The witness reported that he was wearing a sweater with a jacket.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Grand Rapids Police Department at 616-456-3400 or Silent Observer at 616-774-2345.
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(PARIS) — French police say an 8-year-old girl was killed and at least five people were injured when a driver slammed his car into the sidewalk cafe of a pizza restaurant in a small town east of Paris.
An official with the national gendarme service said the driver was arrested soon after the incident Monday night in the town of Sept-Sorts.
France's Interior Ministry says a man who drove his car into a pizzeria was apparently suicidal and the incident is not believed linked to terrorism.
Ministry spokesman Pierre-Henry Brandet said on BFM television that the man was born in 1985 and was believed to have tried to commit suicide last week.
A police official said the man was psychologically unstable and had no police record. The official says investigators are not searching for accomplices.
A land search is under way for two WA men in a remote stretch of country near the South Australian border after they were reported overdue for their arrival at Blackstone community.
Police said the men, believed to be Marcus Byers and George Hotker — both 41 — were driving from Esperance to Alice Springs in a white Toyota Landcruiser with a tray back and may have become bogged on the Trans Access Road near Loongana.
The men were last in contact with a friend on Sunday and are driving a white Toyota Landcruiser with a tray back and green canopy. Photo: WA Police
Heavy rain fell in the area recently, and last contact was made with the men on Sunday when they told a friend they were heading north from Loongana to Blackstone.
Police said concerns were held for the men’s welfare as it was not known how much food or water they had with them.
Police have notified surrounding pastoral stations, and a search plane from the Australian Maritime Safety Authority is set to join the search.
YEREVAN, APRIL 14, ARMENPRESS. Midfielder of the Armenian national football team and Manchester United Henrikh Mkhitaryan is among the candidates of best player of the week of Europa League.
UEFA presented the 4 players who are included in the voting for best player of the week.
Fans will have to choose between Henrikh Mkhitaryan of Manchester United, Davy Klaassen from Ajax, Ryan Babel from Besiktas and Iago Aspas from Celta.
Manchester United midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan was named best player of the Manchester United vs. Anderlecht in the Europa League quarter finals, UEFA reported.
Mkhitaryan scored in the 36th minute of the match.
The Armenian international has scored 4 goals in 7 Europa League matches.
It sounds like Brandon Marshall may want a pair of those Odell Beckham Jr. custom-designed cleats.
The new Giants wide receiver raved about the shoes Beckham wore on Tuesday — footwear that gave a nod to several media outlets, including ESPN, TMZ, the Wall Street Journal and The Post — featuring their logos with “SHHHHH!!!” superimposed on them. Beckham has been criticized for skipping all 10 of the team’s Organized Teams Activities, where attendance isn’t mandatory but expected, instead hanging out with the likes of Johnny Manziel and Iggy Azalea.
“That was pretty cool,” Marshall said Wednesday after the second of three minicamp practices. “It was fun. You should have fun with the media and this whole process. Obviously, we’re here to win ball games, and you have to stay focused, but I love it.
“I’m that type of guy. I thought the shoes were cool. … As long as he takes that and uses it as fuel to continue to work and be the best, we’ll be good.”
RMS was in the US state of Michigan this month, to give stand-along speech on three different campuses. He was at Kalamazoo College, in Kalamazoo, MI, on January 30the as a guest of the college's Department of Physics, and Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, to give his speech "Computing, Freedom, and Privacy" to the local students and faculty and to some computer professionals from the Kalamazoo community.
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The Lions said Sunday that defensive end Kerry Hyder suffered a “significant” injury to his Achilles and it is a season-ending one.
Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that tests confirmed Hyder tore his Achilles during the team’s preseason game against the Colts. He’s scheduled to have surgery later this week.
Hyder posted on Instagram to say that he “will be back better than ever” and, barring any complications in his recovery, he should be ready to go well ahead of the start of the 2018 season.
Hyder had eight sacks for the Lions last season, so the team will need to find someone else to step up to aid the pass rush during the 2017 season. A rebound from Ziggy Ansah would be welcomed after he got just two sacks last season, although the first step will be getting Ansah off the PUP list and onto the field.
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A woman and her paramour were on Monday sentenced to 10 years in jail for abducting her husband, by a court here.
The wife of Sukhkha, 35, and her lover Sanjay were convicted and sentenced to 10-year imprisonment for abducting her husband, by a fast track court which also imposed a fine of Rs 10,000 each on the two accused after finding them guilty under section 364 IPC.
According to the prosecution, Sukhkha was abducted by his wife with the help of her paramour when he opposed their relationship at Mansurpur village in the district in September, 2003. Sukhkha has not yet been found.
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SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) _ A university in southwest Missouri has unveiled a plan aimed at ending hazing.
The Springfield News-Leader reports that Drury University leaders announced details of the plan Wednesday. It calls for students caught engaging in hazing to face an escalating ladder of consequences that could ultimately end up in expulsion.
University president Tim Cloyd appointed a 20-member committee to come up with recommendations in January, following a report of hazing involving the men’s swim team. A former swimmer reported that freshmen on the team were forced to drink alcohol until they were drunk, were pelted with dodgeballs while naked and required to watch pornographic movies.
The university says it will share its anti-hazing plan with other colleges, universities and high schools.
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Yes, he has signed a new deal.
One name that the Leigh fans also want to keep, but are very doubtful of doing so, as they feel, he is super league standard, is Daniel Mortimer.
Still nothing confirmed on his future.
At 28, 138 NRL games under his belt and a former NRL rookie of the year, they probably have a point.
A bit younger than Finny, but one with a wealth of experience, could he be worth a punt.
Not seen much of him play in the halves when I've seen Leigh this year, only at hooker.
COLONIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) – Orange Theory Fitness teamed up with Whole Foods and the American Heart Association to raise money and awareness for heart month.
They hosted a row-a-thon. Setting up indoor rowing machines in Colonie Center and teams signed up to compete and row 6,000 meters.
Organizers say the event raises awareness about the fitness and nutrition aspects of keeping your heart healthy.
GATE 2017: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee has on Wednesday announced that the answer keys for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2017 will be released on February 27 and the results will be declared on March 27.
Candidates can download the GATE 2017 answer keys from the official website and can ask queries between March 3 and 6. Any query after March 6 will not be accepted.
GATE exam is conducted for admission to MTech and PhD courses in Engineering and Science at Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), Indian Institutes of Science (IISc) and other Universities.
The GATE score is also accepted by numerous public sector undertakings such as GAIL, BPCL, BSNL and IOCL during recruitment.
Image copyright Network Rail Image caption Engineers will replace track, signalling and cables in the Oxford area
Trains will not be running in or out of Oxford Station for more than two weeks in July as maintenance work takes place.
Engineers are due to replace track, signalling and cables.
There will be disruption from 29 June to 23 July and no trains will use the station between 6 July and 23 July.
Work will take place "around the clock" and has been "carefully planned" to minimise disruption to passengers, Network Rail said.
Once complete it will allow faster travel as well as a new half-hourly London Marylebone to Oxford service, it added.
Great Western Railway has said it will operate replacement buses between Oxford and Didcot Parkway.
Its tickets will also be valid on Chiltern Railways services between Oxford Parkway and London Marylebone.
EURUSD – Extended Bears Look For Final Attack At Daily Cloud Base
The pair closed in red for the fourth straight day and came close to key near-term support at 1.0550 (daily cloud base). Yesterday's comments from Fed's Chief Yellen about interest rate hike, further boosted strong dollar's near-term sentiment and kept the pair under increased pressure.
The notion is confirmed by the second daily close below 55SMA (1.0601), strong bearish setup of daily MA's, as well as bearish candles with long upper shadows of past two days that weigh on near-term action.
Final attack at 1.0550 target is seen as likely scenario, with break lower to look for another pivotal support at 1.0525 (Fibo 61.8% of 1.0339/1.0827 rally).
Strongly oversold slow stochastic is still heading south and showing room for further downside.
Broken 55SMA marks solid resistance at 1.0601, along with daily Kijun-sen at 1.0640, where upticks should be ideally capped.
Res: 1.0584, 1.0601, 1.0640, 1.0662
Sup: 1.0550, 1.0525, 1.0509, 1.0454
Groundhog Club Inner Circle member Jeff Lundy holds a scroll revealing Punxsutawney Phil's forecast for six more weeks of winter. Phil's prognostication, which was delivered at about 7:20 am EST, was met with a mix of cheers and groans from thousands...more
Groundhog Club Inner Circle member Jeff Lundy holds a scroll revealing Punxsutawney Phil's forecast for six more weeks of winter. Phil's prognostication, which was delivered at about 7:20 am EST, was met with a mix of cheers and groans from thousands of revelers on Friday who gathered in the town of Punxsutawney about 80 miles (120 km) northeast of Pittsburgh. REUTERS/Alan Freed
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David Warner hit in neck by Josh Hazlewood bouncer, immediately retires hurt
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Australian vice-captain David Warner has been struck on the side of the neck by a Josh Hazlewood bouncer in an intra-squad match at Marrara Oval in Darwin.
The opener left the field immediately, unassisted after the painful blow, with team doctor Richard Saw alongside him.
Ice was applied to the area of the blow, and Warner appeared to be ok.
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The Hunger Task Force of La Crosse is an organization that aims to eliminate hunger by harvesting community resources. Located at the Children's Garden on the north side of La Crosse this event allows kids to paint rocks that will be utilized to beautify the garden and suppress weed growth.
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NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. film and TV studio The Weinstein Company, whose ex-Chairman Harvey Weinstein has been accused of sexual harassment and assault, said on Monday it filed for bankruptcy with an offer from with an affiliate of private equity firm Lantern Capital Partners to acquire its assets.
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Home Indiana Jasper Man Arrested After Allegedly Attacking Several People In Home Depot Parking Lot October 6th, 2017 Britney Taylor Indiana
A Jasper man is facing several charges after police say he battered several people in the parking lot of Home Depot. The incident happened Thursday night just before Midnight at the Jasper Home Depot parking lot.
Authorities say Shane Cole injured several people and sent one person to the hospital.
Police say Cole was extremely belligerent and uncooperative with officers’ commands on the scene.
Officers took Cole to the Dubois County Jail, where he is being held on a $750 bond. He faces several charges, including Disorderly Conduct, Domestic Battery, Domestic Battery with Moderate Injury, and Possession of a Controlled Substance.
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Two men have been questioned by police after a man was punched in the head by a burglar in his Irvinestown home.
Police officers were approached in the street around 2.30am on Tuesday by a man in his sixties. He said he had been asleep in his living room at around 2am when he was awoken by an unknown male who threatened and punched him several times to the head, demanding and receiving a sum of money. A second man had been waiting outside.
Two suspects in their thirties were detained nearby, questioned and released on bail. Police are appealing for information on the attack.
Dar es Salaam. Video vixen and now singer Gigy Money is never short of controversy, her latest might rub the big powers in Bongo Flava on the wrong side.
After she released her debut single Papa which has become a staple in the city’s night clubs, the singer now says the raunchy hit is a bigger hit than AliKiba’s Seduce Me.
Speaking on Planet Bongo early this week the singer said her single was a bigger hit compared to AliKiba’s Seduce Me which has received great reviews across the region.
“The only thing that is making it big is that he was already an established artiste and his fans were missing him, yet as a debut single not many expected this from me,” she said.
"This is the grandma I met downstairs today. She asked me if I could take a photo for her to post. I chatted with her a bit and found out she's actually 88 years old. Truly she was just old physically but not mentally. I immediately added her on Facebook (She is the oldest girl I have ever asked to add on Facebook....). Here's her Instagram."
Janet Jackson’s husband Wissam Al Mana wrote a heartfelt letter to the superstar on his website amid reports that the couple are estranged.
The pair recently became parents to a baby boy, Eissa Al Mana. A rep for Jackson did not confirm that they have split, but a message on his website next to a photo of Jackson professes his love for her, calling her the most beautiful person in the world.
The message ends: “We will be together in the Great Forever.”
The singer showed off her a picture of her and her son for the first time Friday in a social media post .
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Egypt and Russia signed a final contract on Monday for the building of Egypt’s first nuclear power plant, during a visit to Cairo by President Vladimir Putin.
The contract to build the plant in Dabaa on the Mediterranean coast was signed during a live ceremony shown on state television and attended by the Russian leader and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.
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The contract was signed by the head of Russian state nuclear company Rosatom, Alexei Likhachev, and Egypt’s electricity and renewable energy minister, Mohamed Shaker.
Egyptian media reports put the cost of the plant at around $30 billion.
The two countries signed two agreements in November 2015 for Russia to finance and build the power plant, with four 1,200 megawatt reactors, in Dabaa.
WASHINGTON — A spokeswoman for House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (skuh-LEES') says the Louisiana Republican plans to throw out the first pitch before Friday night's playoff game between the Washington Nationals and Chicago Cubs.
Scalise made a triumphant return to the House last week — more than three months after he was wounded while practicing for an annual charity baseball game featuring members of Congress.
Frank Stella's Star of Persia II from the Star of Persia series where the stripes and lines develop a hypnotic intensity. The artist Frank Stella and the master printer Ken Tyler have been making prints together since 1967, but after almost 40 years, there is no such thing as a "typical" Stella print.
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Divide over listing location slows Aramco IPO - WSJ
June 14 Saudi Aramco's planned 2018 public share offering is being slowed down by a divide between Saudi Arabia's ruling family and executives of the kingdom's state oil company over where to list its shares, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday.
It's no surprise that many have drawn comparisons to the late Princess of Wales and her daughter-in-law, the Duchess of Cambridge.
Both are leading women in Prince William's life, and we have noticed the striking similarities between the two figures.
Princess Diana was a wonderful mother to her two children, Prince William and Prince Harry, and was desperate for the boys to have as normal an upbringing as possible.
Prince William has often spoken about his views on parenthood. The Duke Of Cambridge said: “Well, as the other parents in the room will testify, there’s wonderful highs and there’s wonderful lows.”
“It’s been quite a change for me, I’m very lucky in the support I have from Catherine. She is an amazing mother and a fantastic wife.”
Click through the gallery to see adorable photographs of Princes’ William and Harry with their mum, along with William and Kate's cutest moments with Charlotte and George.
We all know that 90s kids had the best childhoods, but just how much of a 90s kid were you?
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Did you spend every single weekend lurking around the pick’n’mix in Woolies? Or were you busying watching Power Rangers early in the morning and digging through the cereal box looking for a toy?
Did you run off at the sight of the eye stinging L’Oreal Kids shampoo? Was every single birthday party you attended in McDonald’s?
Take our quiz and determine just how much of a 90s kid you were.
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The Phoenix Project bike build, sponsored by Black Lightning Motorcycle Café in Eureka, has given approximately $34,000 to local charities in the past four years. Those involved in the project are hoping to give an additional $12,000 to this year's recipient: the Rebecca Bender Initiative and Game Over, both organizations focusing on combating sex trafficking.
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BOSTON Hedge fund Jana Partners has lined up a handful of people including former Gap Inc Chief Executive Glenn Murphy to serve as possible directors at organic grocery chain Whole Foods Market (WFM.O), a person familiar with the matter said on Monday.
Murphy bought $44 million worth of Whole Foods stock, according to a regulatory filing made by Jana Partners. Additionally Tad Dickson, a former CEO of Harris Teeter Supermarkets, and Meredith Adler, a former Barclays analyst, have committed to serve on Jana's slate. Diane Dietz, former chief marketing officer at Safeway, and food writer Mark Bitman are working with the hedge fund.
(Reporting by Svea Herbst-Bayliss; Editing by Meredith Mazzilli)
Tim Bolen is working on his beach body today at John Savidis Lean & Fit, trying their new Hot Punch class, as well as checking in on some of their members as they share their stories on their road to fitness.
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The horror lives in the people who saw it, in the people who helped and those who wish they could have done more. For some, it might never go away
Hot Shot crews from Mendocino use backfires to help contain the County Fire along Highway 129 near Lake Berryessa in Yolo County, California, on Tuesday, July 3, 2018. The Sacramento Bee via AP Randall Benton
It’s all set for Pro-Am day here at Ballyliffin Golf Club, and plenty of the big players are about to get out on the course ahead of tomorrow’s first round.
Greg Hughes spoke with Paul McGinley who said that it’s a great event for Donegal…
Greg also spoke with Darren Clarke as he was on his way off the driving range…
13:28 Reported News Briefs Av 22, 5777 , 14/08/17 Av 22, 5777 , 14/08/17 Tony Blair received millions from UAE while serving on Quartet Read more A bombshell report details how former British PM got millions from UAE while serving as Quartet envoy for Middle East peace. ► ◄ Last Briefs
Barbara June Wilderman, 96, died Monday, Dec. 11, 2017, at Robbings Manor Nursing Home in Brighton.
Visitation will be 9-11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 14, at the Targhetta & Wooldridge Funeral Home in Brighton, followed by a memorial service. Burial will follow at the Brighton Cemetery.
Pakistan is still mulling Afghanistan's recent overtures, including an invitation that Pakistani prime minister visit Kabul.
Analysts widely see the offer as a good sign, underscoring that dialogue between the two often uneasy neighbors is key to defeating militants on both sides of the border.
Pakistan, however, says it wants to consult the country's political and military leadership before accepting Afghan President Ashraf Ghani's invitation.
The invitation follows a visit last weekend to Kabul by Pakistan's National Security Adviser Nasser Janjua and also last month's offer by Ghani of unconditional talks with the Taliban.
The Taliban have not responded yet.
Pakistan's foreign ministry spokesman Moahmmad Faisal said on Tuesday the country's political and military leaders are carefully considering the invitation in order "to prepare a brief for the prime minister."
(Adds company forecast) Apr 6 (Reuters)- Parco Co Ltd CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (in billions of yen unless specified) Year ended Year ended Year to NEXT Feb 28, 2017 Feb 29, 2016 Feb 28, 2018 YEAR LATEST YEAR-AGO COMPANY COMPANY RESULTS RESULTS FORECAST H1 FORECAST Sales 268.37 276.36 95.10 45.50 (-2.9 pct) (+2.4 pct) (+1.1 pct) (-4.0 pct) Operating 12.81 12.77 11.50 5.90 (+0.3 pct) (+2.1 pct) (-19.0 pct) (-38.7 pct) Recurring 13.25 12.67 11.00 5.70 (+4.6 pct) (+1.4 pct) (-19.5 pct) (-38.1 pct) Net 7.53 6.06 7.40 3.80 (+24.1 pct) (-3.7 pct) (-15.9 pct) (-32.3 pct) EPS 74.17 yen 59.75 yen 72.94 yen 37.45 yen Ann Div 23.00 yen 20.00 yen 23.00 yen -Q2 Div 11.00 yen 10.00 yen 11.00 yen -Q4 Div 12.00 yen 10.00 yen 12.00 yen NOTE - Parco Co Ltd. Second Net profit row denotes profit attributable to owners ofthe parent To see Company Overview page, click reuters://REALTIME/verb=CompanyData/ric=8251.T Accounting policy for forecast is IFRS.
A court in western Germany has ruled that a German man must serve the sentence of a Chilean court for his role in the sexual abuse of children at a secretive German colony in Chile.
The dpa news agency reported Monday that the court in the town of Krefeld said Hartmut Hopp must serve in Germany the five-year sentence given to him by a Chilean court in 2011 for 16 counts of aiding in the sexual abuse of children.
The crimes took place at the Colonia Dignidad enclave, where residents were physically and psychologically abused for three decades beginning in 1961 after moving there from Germany.
Hopp fled to Germany before the verdict took legal effect.
The 73-year-old denies the charges and his attorney says he will appeal the ruling.
ARLINGTON (AP) – A person with direct knowledge of the deal says the Texas Rangers and right-hander Chris Martin have agreed on a $4 million, two-year contract after the reliever spent the past two seasons in Japan.
The Rangers will be Martin’s third major league team after previous stints with Colorado and the New York Yankees. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Monday because the deal was pending a physical.
It’s the second time in recent years the Rangers have tried to bolster their bullpen with someone who pitched in Japan, and this is a homegrown talent. The 31-year-old Martin went to Arlington High School before a long road that finally reached the majors with the Rockies in 2014.
Two years ago, the Rangers signed Tony Barnette after the right-hander spent six seasons in Japan. He signed for a third season in Texas earlier this month.
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Metro Council members Bob Mendes and Tanaka Vercher are co-sponsoring the resolution. (Source: Metro Council)
Two council members want to create a special committee with subpoena power to investigate travel and overtime expenses tied to Mayor Barry's affair.
Council members Bob Mendes and Tanaka Vercher are co-sponsoring the resolution that establishes the special council committee.
Mendes told News 4 the resolution is neither "pro" nor "anti"-mayor. He said this measure is about government checks and balances because the community deserves to know the facts.
Metro Council could discuss the resolution as early as Tuesday, Feb. 6.
In the event two council members object, the matter would be tabled until Feb. 20.
You can read the resolution in its entirety here.
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VFW Post 1083 Crothersville will hold an Open Sunday serving lunch this Sunday, July 8.
On the menu will be Chicken, Smoked Sausage & Cabbage, Potatoes, Green Beans, Sides and Desserts. Serving will begin at noon
The public is cordially invited to take part.
A judge has denied bond for an Ohio man accused of plowing his car into a crowd at a white nationalist rally.
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — A judge has denied bond for an Ohio man accused of plowing his car into a crowd at a white nationalist rally.
Judge Robert Downer said during a bond hearing Monday he would appoint a lawyer for James Alex Fields Jr.
Fields is charged with second-degree murder and other counts after authorities say he drove into the crowd, fatally injuring one woman and hurting 19 others.
The rally was held by white nationalists and others who oppose a plan to remove from a Charlottesville park of a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee.
Fields has been in custody since Saturday.
A high school teacher said Fields was fascinated with Nazism, idolized Adolf Hitler and had been singled out by school officials in the 9th grade for his “deeply held, radical” convictions on race.
Mandy has been with ABC Newspapers since 2007, when she joined the staff as the editor of the Anoka County Union. She has been the managing editor of the UnionHerald and Blaine Spring Lake Park Life since 2014.
The Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office has released the names of two people found dead in Coon Rapids Thursday, Oct. 5.
They were Alissa Spah, 20, of Andover, Antonio Perfetti, 22, of Ham Lake.
Just after 3:30 p.m. police responded to the Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant parking lot at 3395 Riverdale Drive after a 911 caller reported two people were passed out in a vehicle.
When they arrived, police found Spah and Pefetti in the vehicle. They were both deceased, according to the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office.
Police report there were no obvious signs of trauma to either victim. While the Medical Examiner performed autopsies Friday afternoon, the causes of death have not yet been reported.
The Oklahoma City-County Health Department is holding a free drive-thru flu clinic at Remington Park, Saturday.
The event will take place in the C-3 parking lot just off of Martin Luther King Avenue from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event was planned in part due to the confirmation of three more flu-related deaths in the state.
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Eight flu-related deaths have been reported in Oklahoma County so far. Statewide, more than 2,500 people have been hospitalized due to flu complications.
Learn more about from the OKC-County Health Department.
A person was shot in Hampton Monday morning, an emergency communications supervisor said.
Police and medics responded shortly before 4:30 a.m. to the first block of Kilverstone Way.
There, a person was found with a gunshot wound that is not believed to be life-threatening, he said.
No additional information has been released.
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Movie star Harrison Ford, 74, mistakenly landed his single-engine plane on a taxiway instead of the runway, passing over an American Airlines jet holding nearby.
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× Extra police to patrol Copper Hills High graduation after ‘unfounded’ chatter about shooting
WEST JORDAN, Utah — Police in West Jordan say there will be extra officers at Copper Hills High School’s graduation after they received several calls about social media chatter about a shooting at the event.
West Jordan Police stated Wednesday night they received several calls about social media chatter indicating there was allegedly going to be a shooting at Copper Hills High School’s graduation, which is scheduled for Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Maverik Center.
Police said they located the person responsible for the information about an alleged shooting, “and investigators have discovered the information is unfounded. There will be extra security at the high school regardless as a precautionary measure.”
Police later clarified the extra security will be at the graduation ceremony, not at the high school.
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Mitchell Burns, 89, of Mackville, husband of Dotty Shewmaker Burns, died Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017, at the Baptist Health Lexington.
Born Sept. 30, 1927, in Washington County, he was the son of the late Reco and Lillie Warner Burns.
He was a 1946 graduate of Mackville High School, was a retired procurement manager for Armour Foods/ConAgra, was a former farmer in the Cardwell Community of Washington County and was a member of the Mackville Baptist Church.
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D’Arce McMillan, The Western Producer markets editor, monitors trends in the North American and global agricultural markets. Each week he hosts a market video about crops. The video is designed to help viewers understand the forces responsible for changes in the trade.
If agricultural markets are important to you, we have you covered.
Sean, Rich, and Ted opened the show talking about the Texans signing star safety Tyrann Mathieu.
Sean, Rich, and Ted talk about the big contract extension given to Astros star and AL MVP Jose Altuve.
Sean, Rich, and Ted talk about the craziness of the first weekend for March Madness, which included a heartbreaker for the Houston Cougars.
More conversation about Tyrann Mathieu signing with the Texans, including audio from his press conference.
Sean, Rich, and Ted talked about the New York Jets making a big trade to move up in the draft, and what player they might be targeting.
Sean, Rich, and Ted talked about the Rockets beating the Wolves, Gerald Green sticking up for CP3, and where they stand for the No. 1 overall seed in the playoffs with the Warriors and Raptors.
CARY, N.C. (WNCN) — A popular drugstore is celebrating a big milestone in Cary today.
Ashworth Drugs is celebrating its 60th anniversary. The store opened on Easter Monday back in 1957.
The store is not just known for being a pharmacy. The store is locally famous for its hot dogs, sodas, milkshakes and sandwiches.
The Ashworth family said they’re excited to be a part of the Cary community for the last 60 years.
“We had a big 50 year celebration. We thought that was quite significant at that time and now we are doing it again at 60. We are looking forward maybe 75, 100 who knows what. So we are just trying to keep it going,” said Paul Ashworth.
To celebrate the sixty-year milestone, Ashworth customers can get free ice cream with any purchase from now until Friday.
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LOS ANGELES — A man accused of buying high-powered rifles used in the San Bernardino terror attack has agreed to plead guilty to federal criminal charges, court documents released Tuesday say.
The documents say Enrique Marquez Jr., 25, of Riverside has agreed to plead guilty to conspiring to provide material support to terrorists and lying about the acquisition of weapons used in the San Bernardino killings.
Prosecutors say Marquez acknowledged plotting with Syed Rizwan Farook in 2011 and 2012 to massacre college students and gun down motorists on a gridlocked freeway. Those attacks never occurred.
Authorities said Marquez purchased the guns used by Farook and his wife, Tashfeen Malik, in the Dec. 2, 2015, attack in San Bernardino in which 14 people were killed at a public health agency event before the suspects died in a gunfight with police.
Bailey finished with a goal and an assist in Sunday's loss to Carolina.
Not only did Bailey snap a five-game scoreless streak Sunday, but it was his first multi-point game in 15 outings. While Bailey has scored nearly a point-per-game over the course of the season, it's fair to say that his play has been trending downward for some time. Since Feb. 11, Bailey has four goals, seven points --including just three with the man advantage, and a minus-10 rating in 16 games.
The true father of small-town babies born with vestigial tails turns out to be a chameleon-like man capable of impersonating anyone – including Mulder.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Zach Parise and Chris Stewart scored in the shootout, and the Minnesota Wild beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-2 on Tuesday night.
Devan Dubnyk had 28 saves for Minnesota (27-18-5), which earned its 10th road win of the season. Jason Zucker scored his 20th goal, and Charlie Coyle added his fifth in the third period.
Columbus (27-19-4) lost for the fourth time in six games. Sergei Bobrovsky made 41 stops, Artemi Panarin had a goal and an assist and David Savard scored his third of the season.
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The Federal Reserve said Wednesday it plans to slowly shrink the pile of Treasury and mortgage-backed securities it accumulated during three rounds of asset purchases, marking an end to a key strategy it took in response to the financial crisis.
In a document unveiled alongside its post-meeting statement Wednesday, Fed officials outlined separate paths for shrinking Treasury and mortgage-backed assets in its portfolio. Initially, the Fed would allow $6 billion of Treasury securities to roll off its balance sheet monthly...
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Battery-powered lawn tools are definitely on the ascendancy, but if you prefer the power and essentially unlimited runtime of the internal combustion engine, a couple of highly rated Hitachi tools are on sale today.
Both this 170 MPH leaf blower and this string trimmer have never been cheaper, but these prices are only available today, or until sold out.
Vick, 38, holds the NFL records for most quarterback rushing yards in a season and in a career. After serving 21 months in prison on dogfighting charges, he signed with the Eagles the following season and was named the NFL Comeback Player of the Year in 2010.
The driver of a Toyota Sienna was killed in a crash on May 7, 2018 in west Las Vegas. (Austin Turner / FOX5)
A 48-year-old man killed in a crash in west Las Vegas May 7 has been identified by medical examiners.
According to the Clark County Coroner's Office, Javier Vargas, Sr. died in the crash. The manner was ruled an accident.
Las Vegas Metro police responded to the crash at 3:40 p.m. on Flamingo Road and Marble Ridge Drive, near Desert Inn Road. A 2017 Jeep Wrangler, driven by a 17-year-old, was traveling southbound on Flamingo Road when it struck a 1998 Toyota Sienna, driven by Vargas, attempting to make a left turn. Both vehicles overturned.
Police said the Jeep was driving at high speed.
Vargas was pronounced dead at the scene, police. The teen was treated for minor injuries at University Medical Center.
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Traditionally, due to Minnesota's winter weather, the February and March meetings are reserved for social luncheons with no scheduled programs. The social luncheons are fun and present the opportunity to meet and greet new people. They are an opportunity to learn more about the club and its purpose.
DALLAS (AP) — Two police officers have been shot and critically wounded in an incident at a hardware store in Dallas.
The incident happened about 4:30 p.m. Tuesday outside a Home Depot store on U.S. 75 in northern Dallas.
A message on the Dallas Police Department Twitter feed said the officers were critically wounded but provided no other details. Aerial video showed police using a helicopter and trained dogs to search for a suspect in a wooded area next to the store parking lot.
The resignation of Royal Bank of Scotland CFO Ewen Stevenson narrowed the field of internal candidates for the CEO role, a major firm of stockbrokers said Wednesday, according to a report from Dow Jones Newswires made available to EFE.
Nevertheless, succession planning for the top job may still be delayed, Ireland’s Goodbody Stockbrokers added.
LaDainian Tomlinson previews Ohio State-TCU
TCU has had plenty of great players in its history including Davey O’Brien and Sammy Baugh.
But the most recent of those TCU greats is NFL Hall of Fame running back LaDainian Tomlinson.
Although the game will be played at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Tomlinson made a stop in Columbus this week for The Memorial. There, he offered his thoughts on the Sept. 15 matchup to reporters including Kyle Rowland of the Toledo Blade.
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* PDL Community Bancorp files for offering of up to 7.2 million shares of its common stock at $10.00 per share - sec filing
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Dec 12(Reuters) - Shenzhen Cau Technology Co Ltd
* Says its wholly owned unit will acquire 6 percent stake in a Guangzhou-based software development firm for 18.3 million yuan
* Says the unit will increase stake in the software development firm to 20.2 percent from 14.2 percent
Source text in Chinese:goo.gl/C1sfjA
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
Principality Building Society has announced a rise in its profits for 2016 following a dip the previous year.
Pre-tax profits rose to £50.3m - up from £49m in 2015.
The Cardiff-based society, which is the largest in Wales, said it exceeded £8bn in assets for the first time and helped more than 3,500 first-time buyers get on to the property ladder.
It said the results were "one of its strongest years ever".
Group chief executive Graeme Yorston said its model "continues to withstand difficult and sometimes uncertain periods".
He acknowledged it had seen a decline in the use of its branches but maintained the society would "remain committed to the high streets".
The society also said its Nemo secured loans business delivered a pre-tax profit of £11.6m, despite a decision to stop accepting new customers at the beginning of 2016.
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump is making a surprise visit to MedStar Washington Hospital Center, where Rep. Steve Scalise is being treated for his injuries following Wednesday’s shooting at a Republican congressional baseball practice.
The president and first lady Melania Trump brought two bouquets of white flowers to the hospital.
MedStar Washington said in a tweet Wednesday afternoon that Scalise “was critically injured and remains in critical condition.” It provided no further details about him.
Scalise was among several people wounded when a rifle-wielding attacker fired on lawmakers on a baseball field in Alexandria, Virginia, outside Washington. The attacker was shot and later died.
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“When Steve Wozniak co-founded Apple with Steve Jobs in 1976, the two Steves assumed it would last forever,” Jon Swartz reports for USA Today. “Woz still believes that’s true. In fact, he’s convinced Apple, Google and Facebook will be bigger in 2075, the theme of next weekend’s Silicon Valley Comic Con (SVCC) , ‘The Future of Humanity: Where Will We Be in 2075?'”
“‘Apple will be around a long time, like IBM (which was founded in 1911),’ Wozniak said in an interview on Friday. ‘Look at Apple’s cash ($246.1 billion, as of the end of its last fiscal quarter). It can invest in anything. It would be ridiculous to not expect them to be around (in 2075). The same goes for Google and Facebook,'” Swartz reports. “Deserts could be ideal locations for cities of the future, designed and built from scratch, according to Wozniak. There, housing problems will not exist and people will shuttle among domed structures. Special wearable suits will allow people to venture outside, he said.”
Read more in the full article here.
Gary Lanthrum sent in these photos for Picture of the Day, explaining: “The tides were right and the weather perfect for a flight to the Copalis Beach Airport (S16) in Washington State in early March. My Maule is parked next to a Murphy Rebel in one shot. In another shot a Carbon Cub is coming in to join us. When it’s good here, it’s VERY good!”
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The A127 near Brentwood has been closed by police following reports of a major incident.
The road is closed in both directions between Childerditch Lane and the A128 Halfway House.
Traffic is backing up before the incident.
There are reports that it could be closed until midnight.
A separate incident on the A127 means that the southbound stretch of road between Progress Road and Bellhouse Road is also closed with all traffic being diverted along Progress Road due to a failed manhole cover.
Essex Police has been approached for a comment.
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May 3 Onesavings Bank Plc
* OneSavings Bank plc, the specialist lending and retail savings group, today issues its trading update for the period from the 1(st) January 2017 to date.
* Strong financial and operational performance has continued in Q1.
* Loan book growth of 5% in Q1 with net loans & advances growing by £283m to £6,222m
* Organic origination of £599m in the first three months of 2017 with margins remaining very strong
* Group has drawn a total of £451m under term funding scheme (tfs) and drawings under funding for lending scheme (fls) have been reduced to £525m
* Business growth continues to be supported by a strong capital position Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting By Pamela Barbaglia)
Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby came way out of his crease to stop a Toronto Maple Leafs breakaway opportunity during Monday's Game 3.
The chance came immediately after the Leafs killed a Capitals power play. Toronto's Mitch Marner appeared to have a clear path to the net, but Holtby charged out of his net and swept away the puck—an extraordinarily risky play, especially considering the speed at which it happened. It was pretty incredible.
Take a look.
Mitch Marner: Hey cool, a breakaway, lemme control the puck and then...
Braden Holtby: HELLO HOW YOU DOIN pic.twitter.com/QuIf3vRfh4 — Shane O'Donnell (@shane1342o) April 18, 2017
The Capitals led 3-1 at the time, though the Leafs scored soon after to cut the deficit to one goal. The series was tied 1-1 entering Monday's game.
A civilian observing a firearms training session at the Athol Police Department firearms program was accidentally shot and wounded Wednesday, the Northwestern District Attorney's Office said in a release.
Spokeswoman Mary Carey said the victim was transported to a local hospital with a gunshot wound to the "upper rear leg area."
Massachusetts State Police detectives attached to the district attorney's office are investigating while the Town of Athol will be conducting its own internal review.
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Police are holding two people believed to have masterminded the armed attack on Kalita bus in Mubende District last week.
The suspects include a female passenger identified as Hadijah Kobusingye and a driver, Ali Kagiri.
They were picked from Kasese district over the weekend following intelligence connecting them to the ambush, which saw thugs rob more than 65 passengers on board.
Police spokesperson, Emilian Kayima, says they are holding the suspects to help police with their investigations.
"Suspicions rotate around the passenger and the driver and that is why we have arrested them," Mr Kayima said.
On December 6, 2017, unidentified armed thugs still at large intercepted a Kalita bus registration number UAM 830Y at Rugooba-Kasanda village in Mubende District.
The Indian Army HQ RTG Zone Chennai common entrance November 2017 results have been declared. The results are available on the official website.
Results have been declared for Soldier General Duty, Soldier Tradesmen and Soldier Technical. Result is available in the form of .pdf format; candidates can download the same and check their result with their name and roll number. The result sheet carries details of the candidates name, roll number, trade allotted and centre.A total of 267 candidates have qualified the entrance examination.
Neither NIC, Tamil Nadu nor RO (HQ) Chennai, ARO Coimbatore and ARO Tiruchirappalli is responsible for any inadvertent error that may have crept in the result being published on NET. The results published on net are for immediate information to the examinees. NIC, Tamil Nadu is not involved in any of Recruitment Process, ' reads the disclaimer note. The results are available on tn.gov.in.
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Sudan’s Catholic leaders are hopeful the country’s almost five-year civil war is at an end.
A ceasefire has been declared by South Sudan officials and rebel leaders.
While Bishop Barani Hiiboro, president of the Sudan and South Sudan Catholic Bishop’s Conference, welcomed the ceasefire he says:
“if it is to mean anything for the suffering people of South Sudan, then our leadership must face the task of rebuilding our broken pieces. Read more
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ATHENS Euro zone deputy finance ministers have recommended Greek bailout review talks continue in Athens, a government official said on Friday, as Athens and its creditors seek a deal on reforms to unlock aid.
EU/IMF mission chiefs were expected to decide later today whether they would return to Athens, to wrap up talks on a technical agreement ahead of a meeting of euro zone finance ministers in Malta on April 7.
(Reporting by Renee Maltezou)
April 28 Nankang Rubber Tire Co Ltd :
* Says it will pay cash dividend of T$1.14 per share for 2016
* Says ex-dividend date May 16
* Last date before book closure May 17 with book closure period from May 18 to May 20
* Record date May 22
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/RlgvFT
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[TOKYO] Japan's Nikkei stock index took its cue from a rebound in US shares and a weaker yen on Tuesday, ending higher and pulling away from its recent five-month lows.
The Nikkei finished up 0.4 per cent at 18,418.59.
The US dollar added 0.2 per cent to 109.08 yen, after plumbing five-month lows on Monday, and Wall Street rebounded overnight. Market focus shifted from tensions in North Korea and Syria to earnings later this week, with the S&P 500 pulling off last week's two-month lows.
Higher rates and the brighter market helped lift Japanese banking and financial shares.
The Tokyo Stock Exchange's banks subindex rose 1.0 per cent and the securities subindex added 0.8 per cent.
The broader Topix added 0.4 per cent to 1,471.53, while the JPX-Nikkei Index 400 gained 0.3 per cent to 13,187.25.
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Jumps prove popular
THE Stony Creek Adult Riding Club’s annual show jumping event was held on Sunday at Stony Creek, with around 30 people riding on the day.
While numbers for the event were down slightly on last year, everyone who rode on the day had fun and enjoyed the club’s new grass arena.
There were riders in levels one, three, four and five.
Stacey Prowd from Koo Wee Rup won level three, Emma Turnbull from Sunbury came second and Linda Harvey from Sale came third.
In level four, Ayla Hand from Westernport came first, Kate Bindley from Phillip Island second and Lorraine Stark from Pakenham Upper third.
The level five jackpot winner was Fleur Stefani from Stony Creek, second was Skye Hand from Westernport and third was Sophie Tripodi from Traralgon.
The Stony Creek club’s next event will be a dressage jackpot as part of the Gippsland Dressage Series on March 4, 2018.
(WSB photo: WSFB operations director Lester Yuh, in black jacket, with donation-delivery delegation)
The West Seattle Food Bank welcomed a giant holiday haul today – the annual visit by a delegation from the Nucor West Seattle steel mill to deliver food and money, courtesy of the company and its employees.
(This photo and next two are courtesy of WSFB)
This year, employees donated 4,740 pounds of food – more than two and a third tons! – and $751 in cash; the company’s match for all that totaled $10,982, and Nucor added $3,367 more in cash. Here’s WSFB development director Judi Yazzolino accepting the check from Nucor’s Stephanie Sanchez:
Another important component of the delivery – Omega Morgan donated the flatbed truck! Here are Todd Strobeck and Erik Tronvig from OM:
You can help the WSFB and its thousands of clients too … here’s how.
CNBC's Kate Rogers reports there are widespread job opportunities in the field of veterinary care.
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Geoffrey Rush has court win against Sydney's Daily Telegraph newspaper
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Actor Geoffrey Rush has been successful in his attempt to have parts of the Daily Telegraph's defence case struck out ahead of the trial of his defamation case against the newspaper.
Rush is seeking damages from the newspaper over its publishing of allegations he engaged in inappropriate behaviour while performing in the Sydney Theatre Company's King Lear production in 2015.
The Oscar-winning actor was trying to stop parts of the Daily Telegraph's defence case from being heard when it goes to trial.
The Federal Court in Sydney ruled in his favour.
Mr Rush was not in court.
More to come.
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ARCHIBALD, Mary Denise — 67, passed away on June 7, 2017, at the Aberdeen Hospital in New Glasgow, surrounded by her family,. She is survived by her four daughters; Carrie Emery, Kim Vermeersch (nee Emery), Kelly Archibald, and Robyn Archibald. She will also be missed by her 15 grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Her spirit, humour and compassion will be remembered by her friends, family as well as former co-workers at the Maritime Oddfellows Home. A gathering was held at the Christian Fellowship Church at 489 Abercrombie Rd, New Glasgow on June 9.
British counter-terrorism police have confirmed two people who were found unconscious at a home in Amesbury, Wiltshire were exposed to the nerve agent Novichok. It is the same substance used against former Russian spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia in nearby Salisbury.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Cohbar Inc
* CohBar Inc announces second quarter 2017 financial results
* Q2 loss per share C$0.05 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Walker is expected to be in the lineup Saturday against the Canadiens, Tarik El-Bashir of NBC Sports Washington reports.
This would be the first time an Australian national has appeared in an NHL regular season game, so there's plenty for Walker to celebrate. The Capitals bottom-six is in a state of flux and Walker's tenacious forechecking impressed the coaches during the preseason, so it's no surprise he will get a look in the early-going. His speed and pesky nature could give him some value in deeper formats if he can become a mainstay in the lineup, so keep an eye on his ice time and production, but his fantasy value is still quite nebulous at the moment.
A DOZEN people attended a food swap event in Henley.
Apples for Eggs took place at
TS Guardian, off Wargrave Road, under the guidance of founder Jessica Hayes.
Vegetable growers and bakers looked at each other’s goods, which included chutneys, breads, scones, rhubarb, cakes, jams, plants, apples, greengages and beetroot, before swapping them. Everything had to be worth about six eggs and no money was allowed to change hands.
Mrs Hayes, from Henley, said: “There was a really good atmosphere and lots of new faces, which is fantastic.
“Everyone seemed to really enjoy themselves and they were pleased with their swaps. They said it was great to bring something and take something else home. I hope people will tell their friends, family and neighbours that it was good and hopefully more and more people will come forward.”
The next event will be at the same venue on September 2 from 10.30am to noon. For more information, email twpi22@sky.com
A reminder from the Nevada County Assessors Office. Your property taxes are due today. Payments can be made in person at their office or through the drop box up until 5pm. Payments made through the mail must have a December 11 postmark to be considered timely. If mailing today, you should get a hand-stamped postmark to avoid any chance of penalty. Online payments can be made until 11:59pm.Taxes are normally due on the tenth of December, but you get an extra day this year because the tenth was a Sunday.
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Dope? Nope, he’s father of the year!
The mom of the half-baked dad accused of abandoning his infant daughter on a subway platform over the weekend called her son “a great father’’ Monday.
“My son is a good man and a great father — that is all I will say,’’ Janet Perez, 42, told The Post in a text.
The mom’s staunch defense of son Joshua Perez came just hours after the dopey dad was arraigned on abandonment and reckless-endangerment charges for allegedly leaving his 7-month-old daughter, Idanis Perez, alone in her stroller on a train platform at 86th Street in Manhattan for up to two and a half hours early Sunday.
Joshua Perez, whose Facebook handle is “Tarzan Cannibus” — and who cops suspect was blitzed on either booze, drugs or both at the time — told police he fell asleep on a train with the baby after arguing with her mother and doesn’t remember a thing, law-enforcement sources have said.
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Mahvash and Jahangir Siddiqui Foundation (MJSF) and Bykea Technologies (Pvt) Limited have signed an agreement to launch the MJSF Bikers Support Scheme. Through this program, bikers who register with Bykea will be able to apply for interest free loans and financial solutions designed specifically to help them increase their potential earnings. MJSF, as part of its efforts to promote micro-credit and self-employment,will provide bikers with micro-credit facility with zero percent mark-up to enable them to obtain necessary equipment for enrolment with Bykea. This partnership will promote self-employment within the country, provide individuals the opportunity to use their skills to generate income and increase earnings for social growth. As part of the arrangement, each biker will receive a smartphone, equipment and license facilitation whose cost will range between 6,000 – 12,000 PKR.
Man Shot in Palms Parking Lot Identified
A man who was shot to death in a Palms area parking lot was identified Sunday by the coroner’s office, as Los Angeles police continue searching for two suspects.
The shooting was reported just before 8 p.m. Friday in a CVS Pharmacy parking lot in at Sepulveda and National boulevards, police said. Officers arriving at the scene found the victim, 23-year-old Antonio Cornwell, lying in the parking lot, where paramedics pronounced him dead from gunshot wounds.
Witness reporting seeing a suspect with an olive complexion fleeing in a dark, compact SUV going northbound through the parking lot, police said.
LAPD West Bureau homicide detectives asked anyone with information about the shooting to call them at (213) 382-9470. Tipsters can also call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS. All tips can be made anonymously.
With winter weather in full swing, most of the work needed to fix the roof at the renovated ice rink will have to wait until the snow is gone in the spring. About two weeks ago, workers relocated a gas line damaged last winter by snow sliding down and slamming into it from the nearby sloped roof on the Watertown Municipal Arena.
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andare meeting the people this afternoon at a brief townhall event at the Embassy Suites in West Little Rock. The event, set to start at 2 p.m., is open to the public. KARK has a livestream of the event.I'll offer some liveblog notes on highlights in real time; David Koon and photographer Brian Chilson are on the scene and will be offering a full report shortly after the event. Update this post for liveblog.The livestream was down for the opening but it's now up. Cotton is making the case for President Trump's actions in Syria. He is always most comfortable and most passionate advocating for a hyper-interventionist foreign policy. Sounds like lots of Cotton fans have showed up to cheer.
Looking for a way to lower your vehicle insurance rate or a way to get certain tickets dismissed? The Affiliated Driving School could be the answer.
The driving class, a classroom defensive driving course, will be offered from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, June 29, at the Senior Citizens Center, 150 Martin Luther King Drive.
While the class is being held at the senior center, it is open to all age groups.
“They can sign up for the driving class until it is time,” said Karon Weatherman, Senior Citizens Center program and marketing director.
For the rest of the story, see the June 13 News-Telegram.
Sal Maiorana and Leo Roth say Sunday's game is the one to watch and it could say a lot about the Buffalo Bills under Sean McDermott. (Sept. 14, 2017) Sal Maiorana, Leo Roth, Virginia Butler and Olivia Lopez
PARIS, Feb 15 (Reuters) - Cyber security in the context of the upcoming presidential election will be on the agenda at the government's next weekly security council meeting, a statement from President Francois Hollande's office said on Wednesday.
"The President wants to see presented to him at the next council meeting some specific monitoring and protection measures, including in the cyber domain, to be taken during the election campaign," said the statement.
The statement was issued after this week's meeting of the council, which oversees general security and anti-terror efforts.
France goes to the polls to elect a new president on April 23.
This week, frontrunner Emmanuel Macron's team complained it was the victim of Russian media and internet attacks aimed at helping the election campaigns of his pro-Moscow rivals. The Russian Kremlin denied those charges. (Reporting by Andrew Callus; Editing by Sudip Kar-Gupta)
A new partnership between an Americus church and a healthcare facility will soon give people a new place to find some peace and quiet.
By Shanna Avery Pioneer News Network BALDWIN — When Judge Rosemarie Aquilina handed down the sentence in the Larry Nassar case — a USA Gymnastics national team doctor […]
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Why has President Joseph Kabila chosen to cling to power beyond his constitutional term limit - which expired in December of 2016? Why has the man who organised Democratic Republic of Congo 's only two multiparty elections since independence chosen to sow chaos and instability just when the country needs peace and stability the most? Why did he not proudly allow Congo's first ever peaceful transfer of power to take place, which could have been his greatest legacy? These are perhaps the single most important questions analysts, as well as journalists, pro-democracy activists, development workers and a great number of other people in and outside Congo, have been thinking about for some time - and rightly so.
Start the conversation, or Read more at Al Jazeera.
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) – Several local agencies are responding to the Mobile River Delta where two people are missing after a boat capsized in the water.
Crews from Mobile Fire Rescue, Alabama Marine Police, and Daphne Search and Rescue are working the scene in downtown Mobile and the Causeway.
Fire officials say two people fell overboard and never resurfaced after a boat capsized.
News Five has crews on the scene and will have the latest here and on the WKRG Facebook Page.
The Astrodome has officially recieved the highest honor any Texas landmark can recieve. The "Eighth Wonder of the World" was designated as a Texas Historic Landmark with it's own marker sign. Since the dome opened, it fell it to disrepair. Last year, the Astrodome was given special safeguards to prevent a demolition and will now require approval from the Texas Historical Commission for any changes to the facility.
Family members of two Fort Bliss soldiers are searching for their relatives who have not been heard from or seen in almost two weeks. Jake Obad-Mathis and Melvin Jones, both 20, were last seen together on post Dec. 19 in Jones' black 2013 Chevrolet Camaro Texas license plate HTV 9983, KTSM-TV reported.
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The logo of Tumi is seen in a shop in downtown Rome, Italy March 4, 2016. REUTERS/Max Rossi
HONG KONG Samsonite International S.A. (1910.HK) on Wednesday said it took direct control of the wholesale and retail distribution of Tumi products in Hong Kong, Macau and China from April 1, as the luggage maker targets the region's "enormous potential".
Samsonite in a statement said it had acquired certain assets including inventory and the rights to store leases from Hong Kong-based retail and brand management group Imaginex Holdings Ltd. It did not provide details.
Imaginex was Tumi distributor in Hong Kong, Macau and China from 2005 until the end of its contract on March 31, Samsonite said.
Samsonite completed its $1.8 billion (1.45 billion pounds) purchase of peer Tumi Holdings Inc in August, as the world's biggest luggage firm expands in the luxury market.
(Reporting by Donny Kwok; Editing by Christopher Cushing)
An Indian Army soldier was killed in accidental firing in the border district of Poonch in Jammu and Kashmir, an official said on Tuesday.
Earlier, it was reported that the soldier died in Pakistan sniper firing late Monday evening on the Line of Control (LoC) in Mendhar sector of Poonch. But defence spokesman Lt. Col. Manish Mehta denied that there was any firing from the Pakistani side on Monday in Mendhar.
“There had been no ceasefire violation (from Pakistan). It was one casualty due to accidental discharge,” Lt. Col. Manish Mehta told IANS here. He gave no further details.
The spokesman, however, said the Pakistan Army fired and launched mortar shells indiscriminately at Indian posts in Naushera sector of the de facto border in Rajouri district on Monday. The Indian Army retaliated strongly, he said.
Dozens of cattle were killed on the Indian side.
MONROVIA, July 4 (Reuters) - Liberia’s central bank governor has resigned midway through his five-year term, the president’s office said.
President George Weah had received and accepted Milton Weeks’ resignation and a successor would be appointed shortly, it said late on Tuesday in a statement that gave no further details.
Weeks was appointed by former president Ellen Johnson Sirleaf in April 2016.
Former soccer star Weah, who took the helm of the west African nation in January, has said he inherited a broken economy and government, and a currency in free fall. (Reporting by James Giahuye Writing by Bate Felix; editing by John Stonestreet)
(WFLA) – Blue Buffalo is voluntarily recalling cans of dog food, the company announced on their website on Monday.
A supplier notified the company of the possible presence of aluminum in a production run of cans.
The recall affects only Blue Buffalo Homestyle Recipe Healthy Weight, Chicken Dinner with Garden Vegetables in a 12.5 ounce cans. The cans have a UPC code of 8-40243-10017-0 and a best by date of August 3, 2019.
No other products are involved and the company has not received any reports of illness or injury as a result of the problem.
Cans be returned for a full refund at your local retailer.
For more information, dog owners can call 866-800-2917.
Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson is fouled by New Orleans Pelicans forward Reggie Williams during a NBA game at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans Tuesday December 13, 2016. . The Pelicans haven't played centers Omer Asik or Alexis Ajinca in any of the three games since the team moved Davis to the starting center spot.
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ANKARA, Turkey — Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is meeting his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, for talks on bilateral relations and international issues.
Maduro's visit on Friday comes amid stringent U.S. sanctions on the South American nation and a deepening political crisis in Venezuela, as the country struggles with triple-digit inflation and widespread shortages.
The foreign ministers of both countries will also participate in the second meeting of their joint "partnership commissions" aimed at forging co-operation between the two countries, according to the Turkish president's office.
Maduro's visit follows a tour to Russia and to Belarus, where he discussed expanding military ties with the ex-Soviet nation.
N what your relationship status is, almost everyone celebrates Valentine's Day. While chocolates, flowers and cards can add up, we've compiled some free e-cards to share with your loved ones. Whether you're a fan of the holiday of love — or think it's a joke — check out some funny and sweet e-cards that you won't cost you a cent.
If you took your date to see La La Land and regret it now
If your coworker is way too happy about getting flowers at the office
If you and your loved one feel like dancing
...and maybe the flowers do, too!
If you're maybe feeling just a little defensive
If you're feeling nostalgic
... and you want t ow it all began.
If you love them so much you deleted Tinder
If you're competing with your Valentine's pets for attention
This should distract him/her for a few minutes.
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Grants offered to small companies with novel growth ideas
DETROIT (AP) — Small businesses in the Detroit area with innovative growth plans can compete for $10,000 each.
The deadline to apply for the New Economy Growth Initiative's Rewarding Ideas for Business Growth Challenge is Friday. Organizers say 26 existing small businesses will receive awards.
A final information session is scheduled Thursday at TechTown in Detroit.
NEIdeas offers grants to for-profit businesses that are at least three years old and located in Detroit, Hamtramck or Highland Park. The companies are asked to share their ideas to grow in a straightforward, 400-word application.
Since 2014, NEIdeas has awarded 118 local businesses nearly $2 million and connected hundreds of others to technical assistance opportunities. More than 70 percent of past winners are minority-owned businesses and 60 percent are owned by women.
Edward L. Armer, 59, of Granite City, died Friday, Feb. 10, 2017, at Gateway Regional Medical Center in Granite City.
Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, at St. Clair Memorial Park Cemetery in Fairview Heights.
Irwin Chapel in Granite City is handling arrangements.
Editor's note: Bob submitted this column prior to being involved in a multiple vehicle pile-up in southern Colorado last week. Boulder's climate commitments and renewable energy goals are totally inadequate, according to recent letter to the editor from someone I will not identify or further embarrass.
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Rakesh (played by Pasha Bocarie) made a last ditch desperate attempt to leave Emmerdale with some cash while avoiding his court appearance.
The ITV villain initially tried to blackmail Lawrence White (John Bowe) for the pricey sum of £50,000 in order not to drop him in it at court.
However, laughed out of Home Farm, he then hid and ambushed Lachlan White (Thomas Atkinson), who was in the middle of paying a prostitute.
Using this as blackmail, Rakesh forced Lachlan to open the safe and hand over everything inside.
Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks debate if the 2017 divisional champs have gotten better or worse so far this offseason (14:38). The guys also cover the wild front office story coming out of the NBA (00:33) and Brandon Marshall signing with Seattle (6:07). DJ and Bucky then keep the basketball theme going by picking their favorite role player or "6th man" in the NFL (42:25).
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MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Tom Brady was intercepted twice by Xavien Howard and held without a third-down conversion Monday night, and the Miami Dolphins snapped the New England Patriots’ eight-game winning streak with a surprising 27-20 victory.
The Dolphins (6-7) were 11-point underdogs at home, but they kept the Patriots (10-3) from clinching their ninth consecutive AFC East title — at least for another week.
Brady went 24 for 43 for 233 yards and one touchdown. Miami sacked him twice and hit him five times, and held the Patriots to 25 yards rushing. New England was 0 for 11 on third down.
The Dolphins’ Jay Cutler threw for 263 yards and three scores, including two to Jarvis Landry. Kenyan Drake had 114 yards rushing and 79 receiving.
REDWOOD FALLS, Minn. (AP) - The State Patrol says a head-on crash in southwestern Minnesota has killed three people, including a toddler.
Authorities say 34-year-old Shaunna Kraft of Lakefield was trying to pass another vehicle on a bridge on Highway 71 when she collided head-on with a minivan driven by 41-year-old Teresa Linde of Redwood Falls.
Both drivers died at the scene. Also killed was a 1-year-old in Kraft's car, Brexlee Brian Thammalong.
The Minneapolis Star Tribune reports neither driver was wearing a seat belt. It was not known if the child who died was restrained.
The patrol says two others in Kraft's car suffered life-threatening injuries. The crash happened Saturday evening near Morton.
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At least 32 people were killed and 61 injured in a suicide car bomb attack in Baghdad on Monday.
The attack was carried out by ISIS, in "honor" of French President François Hollande's visit to French troops in Iraq.
The bomber blew himself up while driving a pickup truck near an outdoor produce markert in Baghdad's Sadr City district.
On Saturday, ISIS carried out a similar attack in Iraq and follows Saturday's twin explosions, which killed 30 people in Baghdad's central market.
Though ISIS has not formally claimed the attack, the organization has claimed all recent attacks and is therefore assumed by the media and authorities to be responsible.
Authorities are on the scene of an Amtrak train that hit a vehicle in Lipscomb.
Two deaths, a man and a woman who were in a Lincoln Town Car, have been confirmed.
The accident happened just after 1:00 p.m. Wednesday off Brewer Avenue.
Denson Boyd, who says he is on the train, said "there was a sudden impact followed by a hard stop." He added there's been a smell of diesel fuel since the impact.
We will update this story when we get more information.
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The Philadelphia Phillies have reached agreement to bring back reliever Pat Neshek to bolster their bullpen, giving him a two-year contract worth between $16 million and $17 million, according to multiple reports.
Neshek was 5-3 with a 1.59 ERA in 71 relief appearances combined with Colorado and Philadelphia last season. He held right-handed hitters to a .201 average and had 69 strikeouts in 62 1/3 innings.
A two-time All-Star, Neshek was traded from the Phillies to the playoff-bound Rockies for three minor league players midway through the season.
Neshek, 37, has a 33-22 career record with eight saves, a 2.75 ERA and 447 strikeouts in 445 2/3 innings. He has pitched in 494 games -- all relief appearances -- for Minnesota, San Diego, Oakland, St. Louis, Houston, Philadelphia and Colorado.
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After winning the $250,000 prize at the 2016 Baton Rouge Pitch Night competition last November, Lubricity Labs founder Boyce Clark mapped out a business and marketing plan to help chart the course for his rapidly growing hair care company, which has taken the local market by storm with its revolutionary, all-natural hair smoothing products.
But on the Friday before Mardi Gras, those plans changed, after WAFB-TV aired a story about Lubricity Labs on its 10 p.m. newscast.
“By the time the newscast was over I had 120 orders,” Clark says. “When I woke up the next morning, I had 1,100. Then, 27 affiliate stations picked up the story and things really went crazy. Our website finally crashed when it exceeded 16,000 views per minute.”
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The BBC just announced that it will screen the Doctor Who Season 10 premiere at the Regal Hollywood Stadium 14 Theaters in Topeka for two nights in April, shortly following the episode’s airing on BBC America.The dates/times will be: Monday, April 17 and Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. and the TopCon Geek Expo Team will be there giving away swag and giving you a chance to win TopCon Geek Expo 2017 Tickets.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met Bangladesh Road Transport Minister Obaidul Quader in the national capital. The meeting held at New Delhi's 7, Lok Kalyan Marg which is PM Modi's official residence and principal workplace. Bangladesh Road Transport Minister arrived in New Delhi on Sunday on a three-day visit to India. Quader was accompanied by twenty-member high-powered Awami League delegation.
The opening days of 2017 promise new hope for Nigerians after a year Nigeria suffered the bite of economic contraction, socio-political instability and crisis in the nation’s northeast. Ahead of the National Assembly’s resumption this month, Nigerians are hopeful that the controversies surrounding the 2016 budget formulation and enactment process will not be repeated in … Continue reading 2017 Budget: Nigerians Want Quick Action
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The government says U.S. airlines canceled fewer flights in 2016 than any year on record, while also posting record-low numbers for lost bags and passengers getting bumped off oversold flights.
And it says airlines had one of their best years for on-time arrivals, although it wasn’t a record and December was worse than the same month a year earlier.
The Transportation Department reported Tuesday that the 12 leading U.S. airlines canceled 1.17 percent of flights last year, the lowest rate among comparable figures going back to 1995. The previous best was 1.24 percent in 2002, when travel decreased after the terror attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.
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ZURICH May 3 LafargeHolcim beat expectations for sales and core profit in the first quarter, it said on Wednesday, a bittersweet performance for the cement and building materials company as it begins a search for a new chief executive.
The world's largest cement maker is looking for a new CEO to replace Eric Olsen, who is quitting in July after the company acknowledged making payments to armed groups to keep its factory running in war-torn Syria.
LafargeHolcim posted adjusted operating profit before interest tax and amortization of 801 million Swiss francs ($808.11 million), beating forecasts of 783 million francs in a Reuters poll. ($1 = 0.9912 Swiss francs) (Reporting by John Revill)
Matt Czuchry, Emily VanCamp and Manish Dayal share reviews for the wide eyed newbie Dr. Devon Pravesh on Fox’s edgy new medical drama THE RESIDENT.
Dec 11 (Reuters) -
* MOODY‘S: OUTLOOK STABLE FOR CHINESE FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS THROUGH 2018
* MOODY‘S SAYS CHINA CENTRAL BANK‘S INCREASING USE OF LIQUIDITY FACILITIES WILL IMPROVE ITS MONETARY MANAGEMENT
* MOODY‘S SAYS THAT LIQUIDITY WILL STAY BROADLY STABLE, WITH A TIGHTENING BIAS IN CHINA
* MOODY‘S SAYS BANKS’ CAPITALIZATION LEVELS WILL STAY STABLE, UNDERPINNED BY SLOWING ASSET GROWTH AND CAPITAL RAISING, IN CHINA
* MOODY'S SAYS GOVERNMENT SUPPORT WILL REMAIN STRONG FOR MAJOR BANKS, BECAUSE FINANCIAL AND SOCIAL STABILITY REMAIN KEY POLICY PRIORITIES IN CHINA Source text: bit.ly/2nRLmQC ( Bangalore.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com )
The Post Office is set to open a newly modernised “main” post office in Dundee’s Brantwood Avenue.
The service will be launched on Wednesday March 15 at 1pm.
The branch itself will open from 9am-5.30pm, Monday to Saturday, with selected Post Office products and services available from the retail counter during shop hours, which are 5.15am-6pm, Monday to Friday, and 6am-7pm on Saturday, as well as 6am-1pm on Sunday.
The opening hours will increase by more than 37 hours a week.
Post Office area manager Damian Mulholland said: “We are making it easier for customers to get their cash, send and collect their mail and do their banking because we know how important these services are to local residents.
“We are confident that this vibrant new-style post office at the heart of the local community will meet customer needs.
“This modernisation is part of a major investment programme.”
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After wooing the fans with the poster and the teaser, the makers of Sushant Singh Rajput and Kriti Sanon-starrer ‘Raabta’, finally released the much-awaited trailer of the movie on Monday.
The movie revolves around the love story of a cute, young couple, Saira played by Kriti and Shiv played by Sushant. However, the story takes a turn when Jim Sarbh enters the scene as the ultimate baddie and the story time travels to the past where the trio is connected through an unfulfilled love story.
The iconic song from Saif and Kareena Kapoor Khan starrer ‘Agent Vinod’, ‘Raabta’, originally sung by Arijit Singh has been used in the trailer.
WATCH the trailer here:
Sushant and Kriti have been in news for a long time now for their impressive chemistry both on and off screen.
Directed by debutant Dinesh Vijan and produced by Homi Adjania, Bhushan Kumar and Dinesh, ‘Raabta’ is slated to release on June 9. Deepika Padukone and Varun Sharma are reportedly making a cameo in the movie.
Feb 2(Reuters) - Hunan Fangsheng Pharmaceutical Co Ltd
* Says it received goods manufacture practice (GMP) certificate from Hunan Food and Drug Administration on Jan. 31
* Says the valid period is until Jan. 28, 2023
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/bWGJNc
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
Speech to Text for West Vigo boys win at Rockville
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row against rockville.. closing seconds of the 3rd quarter.. clay butler from just inside half court.. he's stone cold with the buzzer beater.. and that got him going.. no points in the game before that shot.. but here he is again from downtown.. butler would finish with 11 points.. but west vigo's collin salyers was on fire all game long.. he drives to the tin and lays it in.. his vikings in control.. later.. trey stoner finds salyers open.. and he knocks it down from waay back .. collin salyers scores 31 points.. a huge game for west vigo junior.. he leads his squad to a 65-52 win over rockville.. that's four in a row for the vikes. [e6]indiana state vs northern iowa-vo it's the opposite kind of streak for indiana state
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The Englihsman managed to fit an awful lot in his Ferrari GT4C Lusso supercar
Ian Poulter Proves Ferraris Can Be Perfect Golfers’ Cars
When buying a new car, golfers tend to have one criteria – it must have a boot big enough to fit a golf bag, trolley and all the other golfing essentials you could possibly need.
That rules out supercars like Ferraris right? Perhaps not.
Related: Ian Poulter to play summer in Europe to boost Ryder Cup hopes
European Ryder Cup hero Ian Poulter owns numerous Ferraris and posted an image of one of his Italian sports cars on social media packed with golfing equipment.
The Englishman managed to get his tour bag, a travel bag, luggage and more all into his Ferrari GT4C Lusso.
The full list of items he fit in were:
“1 x Tour bag and clubs
1 x Travel coverall for clubs
2 x Suit cases
2 x hand luggage
1 x gym equipment bag
3 x bottles of wine
Terry’s dirty laundry bag
And room for more…”
“Yes very practical” he wrote.
Feb 14 Canadian Natural Resources Ltd :
* Canadian Natural Resources Limited announces 2016 year end reserves
* Says at end of 2016, Canadian Natural increased company gross proved plus probable reserves to about 9.18 billion BOE
* Says at end of 2016, proved reserves increased 4% to 5.969 billion BOE Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bangalore.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com)
Atyr Pharma reports 4Q loss
SAN DIEGO (AP) _ Atyr Pharma Inc. (LIFE) on Monday reported a loss of $11.5 million in its fourth quarter.
The San Diego-based company said it had a loss of 39 cents per share.
The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for a loss of 43 cents per share.
For the year, the company reported that its loss narrowed to $48.2 million, or $1.87 per share.
In the final minutes of trading on Monday, the company's shares hit $3. A year ago, they were trading at $3.80.
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French President Emmanuel Macron meets 11-year-old hyper-realistic artiste, Kazeem Waris Olamilekan who drew his portrait in 2 hours . #PulseViral #PulseNigeria #MacronAtNewAfricaShrine #CelebrateAfricanCulture
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Cobb won't make his scheduled start Tuesday against the Rays as the game was postponed due to poor weather, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Additional information regarding when Cobb will next take the mound should be available soon. To make up for Tuesday's postponed outing, the Orioles and Rays will play a doubleheader on May 12.
Bjorkstrand collected an assist in the series-ending loss to the Capitals in Game 6 on Monday.
The Dane completes his second career playoff series with one goal and two assists over 11:03 of average ice time. As a bottom-six winger, he wasn't primed for success in the fantasy realm, but Bjorkstrand was efficient with his opportunities. Selected in the third round (89th overall) of the 2013 NHL Entry Draft, there's plenty of room for growth in his game, so look for the 23-year-old in the late rounds of most fantasy drafts as a sleeper pick this fall.
April 18 (Reuters) - Championship side Birmingham City appointed former Tottenham Hotspur boss Harry Redknapp as manager until the end of the season, as a replacement for Gianfranco Zola.
Redknapp, who at 70 becomes the oldest manager in English football, guided Tottenham to Champions League qualification in the 2009-10 season.
His last foray into management was a two-match spell in charge of the Jordan national team in March last year.
"I got fed up sitting around doing nothing. I will come and live up here until the end of the season," Redknapp told TalkSPORT on Tuesday.
"If I can keep them up then we can sit down and talk about going forward."
Former Italy international Zola resigned after a 2-0 home defeat to Burton Albion that left Birmingham three points off the relegation zone.
They are in 20th position and play Aston Villa on Sunday. (Reporting by Hardik Vyas in Bengaluru; editing by Sudipto Ganguly)
MOSCOW (Sputnik) — A search and rescue mission has been launched for a missing Royal Malaysia Air Force aircraft, local media cited the air force as saying in a statement Thursday.
Royal Malaysian Air Force says a Hawk 108 fighter jet is feared missing around north Kuantan after losing contact at 11.30am pic.twitter.com/gWCBKJlwgL — Amy Chew (@AmyChewCNA) 15 июня 2017 г.
"The aircraft departed from the Kuantan air base at 11am [03:00 GMT] and lost contact at 11.30am near the Pahang-Terengganu border," Channel News Asia said.
Defense Minister Hishammuddin Hussein has received the "troubling news" and said he hopes everybody is safe.
Dozens of people have been killed in Afghanistan over the past week as the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL, also known as ISIS) group and the Taliban try to derail upcoming elections.
At least 60 people died in an ISIL suicide bombing at a voter registration centre in Kabul on Sunday. In Badghis province, six army officers protecting a registration centre were killed by the Taliban and another centre was burned down on Monday night.
The attacks have further dampened hopes for a brighter future and an end to the country's prolonged, devastating conflict.
Al Jazeera's Charlotte Bellis reports.
The Pistons were getting the Heat with the top three Miami starters missing the game due to various injuries. Nice.
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March 19 (Reuters) - Triumph Bancorp Inc:
* CNH FINANCE, L.P. ANNOUNCES ACQUISITION OF TRIUMPH HEALTHCARE FINANCE‍​
* CNH FINANCE SAYS ACQUISITION OF TRIUMPH HEALTHCARE FINANCE, A DIVISION OF TBK BANK, SSB, A UNIT OF TRIUMPH BANCORP
* CNH FINANCE - UPON DEAL COMPLETION, TRIUMPH HEALTHCARE FINANCE TO BE INTEGRATED INTO CNH FINANCE, BUT WILL CONTINUE TO BE BASED OUT OF PORTLAND‍​ Source text: (reut.rs/2ICkKcA) Further company coverage:
The Georgia Bureau of Investigations says a driver was fatally shot after pulling a gun on officers in northwest Georgia.
WSB-TV (http://2wsb.tv/2itrBZu ) reports that the GBI says Canton police officers saw the driver Saturday about 10:10 p.m. parked outside a closed business.
GBI spokesman Rich Bahan says after speaking to officer the driver sped off, striking an officer.
The officer was treated at a hospital and released.
Police say the car crossed into Woodstock at about 2 a.m. and officers used a tire deflating device to stop the car.
Police blocked all lanes on I-75 northbound as officers pursued the driver. They say he got out of his car holding a gun. Two Woodstock police officers fired at the driver. He later died of his injuries.
Authorities did not identify the driver or the officers.
The GBI is investigating.
Officials in the Northland will break ground on a controversial new elementary school on Tuesday.
Prison officials say Georgia inmate died after fight
VALDOSTA, Ga. (AP) — Georgia prison officials are investigating after they say an inmate died after a fight with another inmate.
The Georgia Department of Corrections said in a news release that department investigators are looking into the death of Valdosta State Prison inmate Benjamin Snyder. The agency says Snyder was pronounced dead just after 10 a.m. Friday.
Snyder was sentenced to prison in 2013 in Richmond County after he was convicted of making terroristic threats.
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CARMEL, Ind. -- A piece of Hawaii is coming to central Indiana, in the form of a raw fish salad done island style. Sherman stopped by Main Street Poke to check out how the dish is made.
To those who lived through that era that tore us apart in the '60s and '70s, it is starting to look like "deja vu all over again." And as Adlai Stevenson, Bobby Kennedy and Hubert Humphrey did then, Democrats today like Chuck Schumer and Nancy Pelosi are pandering to the hell-raisers, hoping to ride their energy to victory.
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Toronto police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a woman pulled out of Lake Ontario in Etobicoke last week.
Police say they responded to a call for an unknown trouble on Aug. 10 at 5:15 p.m. in the area of Humber Bay Shores Park.
Paramedics say the woman was without vital signs when she was extracted from the water. She was later pronounced dead on the scene.
Toronto police Const. Craig Brister said police are not considering her death suspicious.
The woman is described as white between the ages of 55 to 70 years old, 5 foot 4 to 5 foot 6, 135 to 150 lbs., short grey hair, and brown eyes.
Police say she was wearing a red tank top and navy blue pants.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-2200, Crime Stoppers.
LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Theresa May says there is a new sense of optimism in the talks to secure Britain’s departure from the European Union.
May is set to address the House of Commons on Monday, updating lawmakers on the negotiations just days after hammering out a deal with the EU on the so-called divorce issues, including the Irish border and Britain’s financial obligations. Brexit talks are now expected to move onto trade and security cooperation.
But Britain’s argument that nothing is settled until all is agreed upon is causing unease among other countries involved in the decision. Irish officials have rejected assertions that the deal is merely a “statement of intent” rather than legally binding.
The Irish government branded the view “bizarre” and insisted that an agreement is binding.
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× Man hit, killed while crossing Center Street in Provo
PROVO, Utah — A pedestrian suffered fatal injuries after being hit by a vehicle in Provo Tuesday night.
Officer Jennings of the Provo Police Department said the fatal collision occurred near 800 West Center Street around 10:30 p.m.
Jennings said the deceased is a man in his 50s who lives in the vicinity of the crash. It is unknown if the man was in a crosswalk when he was hit.
The driver of the vehicle was cooperating with authorities and Jennings said the driver went with police to a station to answer questions about the crash.
Police have not released the identity of the driver or the deceased.
Center Street was closed as authorities investigated and cleared the scene, but the road has since reopened.
No further details were immediately available, and Jennings said the crash remains under investigation. Fox 13 News will update this story as more details emerge.
Feb 14 Gaming Innovation Group Inc:
* Q4 revenue 21.5 million euros ($22.8 million)versus 6.4 million euros year ago
* Q4 EBITDA profit 3.9 million euros versus loss 1.8 million euros year ago
* Sees 2017 revenues above 120 million euros
* Sees increased marketing costs in 2017
* Considers using Nordic bond market to finance future acquisitions, and will contemplate to arrange fixed income investor meetings
* Says to invest in active real money players to increase volume and future earnings
* Says to develop IGC-platform to sign larger and established cleints Source text for Eikon:
Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9426 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
The Bey Hive seems to think that Beyonce is in labor with the twins after a spike in security appeared outside a Los Angeles hospital on Tuesday. Twitte went nuts with everyone freaking out. “Pretty sure Beyoncé is in labor,” one tweeter wrote. A second added: “Beyoncé is in labor this is not a drill I am freaking out.” If the rumors are true, I’m sure we’ll soon find out!
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JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) - Greenpeace says household brands including PepsiCo and Johnson & Johnson are refusing to disclose where they get their palm oil from despite vows to stop buying from companies that cut down tropical forests to grow the widely used commodity.
The environmental group said Monday it had in January asked 16 major brands to reveal their suppliers of palm oil, which is mainly grown in Indonesia and Malaysia and used in a slew of consumer products from snacks to cosmetics. It said eight disclosed the information and eight refused.
Separately, Greenpeace said consumer goods companies are "way off track" in meeting a 2010 commitment to remove deforestation-linked palm oil from their supply chains by 2020.
It said, "corporate commitments and polices have proliferated, but companies have largely failed to implement them."
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A tourist died visiting the famous Basilica of the Holy Cross in Florence, Italy, when a piece of the ceiling hit him, authorities said. The falling stone dropped from a height of about 60 feet before striking a 52-year-old man at the popular tourist site. More…
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. officials say an American soldier missing for nearly two days in Niger has been found dead. He was one of four U.S. troops killed in a deadly ambush.
His body was found and identified Friday after an extensive search. Four Niger security forces were also killed.
U.S. officials say they believe extremists linked to the Islamic State group were responsible for the attack about 200 kilometers north of Niger’s capital of Niamey.
The joint patrol of U.S. and Niger forces were leaving a meeting with tribal leaders and were in trucks. They were ambushed by 40-50 militants in vehicles and on motorcycles.
Eight Niger soldiers and two U.S. troops were wounded. The officials weren’t authorized to discuss the matter publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity.
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WENATCHEE — Calling all apple label collectors! The Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center will host an apple label swap meet from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 7. The museum is located at 127 S. Mission St.
Fruit labels identified and promoted Washington state fruit on the ends of wood fruit crates starting in the early 1900s.
The free event is a great opportunity to add to existing label collections or to just peruse the old art form that was popular prior to the advent of the cardboard box in the late 1950s.
For more information, contact the museum at 888-6240.
CLEVELAND (AP) — Cavaliers forward Kevin Love will return Monday after missing six weeks because of a broken left hand.
Cleveland was 11-9 without Love, who was injured on Jan. 30. He's averaging 17.9 points and 9.4 rebounds in 48 games.
Associate head coach Larry Drew said Love's minutes will be restricted in Cleveland's game against Milwaukee. Drew is running the team while coach Tyronn Lue takes a leave of absence to address health issues that have included chest pains and a loss of sleep.
The Cavaliers are third in the Eastern Conference despite dealing with several injuries. Larry Nance Jr. (sore right hamstring), Rodney Hood (strained lower back), Cedi Osman (strained left hip flexor) and Tristan Thompson (sprained right ankle) were ruled out of Monday's game.
Kyle Korver has returned to the team after missing Saturday's game because of a family emergency. He's also been dealing with a sore right foot and was a game-time decision Monday.
Peruvian national team coach Ricardo Gareca (C) works with his players during a practice session on May 24, 2018, at the VIDENA sports complex in Lima, Peru. EPA-EFE FILE/Ernesto Arias
Peruvian national team coach Ricardo Gareca went to the Church of the Nazarenes in the capital and prayed for success at the World Cup before the Lord of Miracles, the most venerated religious image in Peru, the Archdiocese of Lima said.
"I have come to say goodbye to the Lord," the coach told the nuns who are the keepers of the image.
White Knoll players watch from the dugout against Byrnes during the first game of the South Carolina Class 5A softball state championship series on Monday, May 15, 2017, at White Knoll High School in Lexington, S.C. Byrnes defeated White Knoll 13-1 to get a jump on the best of three series. Sean Rayford Special to The State
Police in a Phoenix suburb say one of Uber's self-driving vehicles has struck and killed a pedestrian.Police in the city of Tempe said Monday that the vehicle was in autonomous mode with an operator behind the wheel when the woman walking outside of a crosswalk was hit.Sgt. Ronald Elcock says in an email that the accident happened Sunday night.The woman died of her injuries at a hospital and her name was not made public.Uber has been testing the self-driving vehicles in Tempe and Phoenix for months.Uber says on Twitter that it is "fully cooperating" with the investigation and expressed condolences to the family of the victim.Meanwhile, NTSB will be investigating the accident.
Murphy says NJ getting behind tech hub project near Rutgers
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. (AP) — Gov. Phil Murphy says the state is getting behind a 12-acre development project aimed at attracting new technology and other jobs to New Jersey.
Murphy met with officials from Rutgers University, local and state government, private businesses and others on Monday at the university.
He says the New Brunswick project, called the Hub, could result in boosting efforts to invite technological and startup companies to New Jersey.
Murphy says it's too early to give a cost estimate.
It's not clear who exactly would fund the project but the governor says there's broad support in the state and that he hopes the federal government would help finance the effort.
Murphy says the project goes back at least five years but what's new is "the will" to pull it together.
A car owned by a 51-year-old woman from Limassol was destroyed by arson early Monday in Limassol.
According to the police report, fire broke out at around 1.10am. The car, worth around €6,500, was parked in the parking lot of the apartment building where the owner lives, in Mesa Geitonia.
The blaze was put out by the fire service, but the car was destroyed. Another car that was parked next to it, was slightly damaged.
Several terrorist attacks this year – including the Bastille Day attack in the French city of Nice, two attacks in Germany – and the killing of a priest in France, were initially all labelled ‘Lone Wolf’ attacks.
The moniker is usually given to such attacks by analysts, scholars, the media and sometimes even by law enforcement authorities. But, with time, most have been proven to have been carried out by those with links to terror organisations – and not by someone acting alone.
So, why is the 'lone wolf' label so willingly thrown about? Indeed is there any such thing as a lone-wolf attacker?
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VLMK Engineering + Design recently promoted Colby Anderson to associate. He is a project engineer with more than eight years of experience covering multiple project types and construction materials. Anderson has been instrumental in advancing the development of Building Information Modeling systems and standards for VLMK’s structural group. He is responsible for the structural evaluation and design of new construction and building retrofits.
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The Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCI) seeks to add a Legislative Analyst to the Federal Government Relations team. Great ‘next step’ opportunity for a sharp, highly organized team player who wants to do the legislative tracking, research, and data analysis required to amplify our federal efforts. When needed, the Legislative Analyst may also be called upon for junior Democratic lobbying responsibilities. Financial services, insurance, Capitol Hill, or Executive Branch exposure a plus. Submit resume and cover letter to job.opportunities@pciaa.net
In 1993, when developers of Sun City Hilton Head were looking to develop a key piece of property that straddled Beaufort and Jasper counties, US 278 ended at SC 170. Two years later, Sun City was in full bore to become the metropolis it is today.
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Home » Business » ADOR Launches New and Improved Website
Sedona AZ (May 20, 2018) – The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) is proud to announce the launch of its new and improved website. This launch is part of our agency’s initiative to serve taxpayers through enhanced customer service, continuous improvement and innovation.
The new website offers a more aesthetically pleasing and modern platform with user-friendly search functionality. Where our old website highlighted information by agency division, the new website offers information according to tax type; individual or business.
Whether taxpayers use a desktop computer, smart phone, or a tablet to download forms or check the status of a refund, our new website is designed to function at the speed of business.
Taxpayers are encouraged to go to the improved website at www.azdor.gov and explore the changes. The Department of Revenue also suggests taking a few moments to fill out a short online survey for feedback. The survey can be found on the home page.
– WWE has announced the brackets for the upcoming WWE UK Championship tournament, which takes place next month. You can see video below of Cathy Kelley announcing the brackets for the tournament. The first round kicks off the tournament on June 8th, 9th and 10th in Derby. The remainder of the tourney will tape on June 19th in London, with the winner facing Pete Dunne for the title on June 19th.
The first round matches are as follows:
Left Side, First Round
* Zack Gibson vs. Amir Jordan
* Drew Gulak vs. Jack Gallagher
* Flash Morgan Webster vs. James Drake
* Tyson T-Bone vs. Jordan Devlin
* Tucker vs. Joe Coffey
* Dave Mastiff vs. Kenny Williams
* Ligero vs. Travis Banks
* Ashton Smith vs. Joseph Conners
Yemen’s official news agency says the Shiite rebels have killed at least 20 people and detained dozens across the country’s north since killing their top ally, former President Ali Abdullah Saleh.
The rebels known as Houthis appear to be escalating their crackdown on any possible sign of rebellion among their one-time allies from Saleh’s party, the General People’s Congress. They are also shutting down the internet and tightening an already existing media blackout.
According to SABA, the official news agency now under control of the internationally-recognized government, the Houthis also blew up 20 houses in the northern province of Hajja and replaced the province’s governor who was a onetime Saleh associate.
The agency reported on Monday that the Houthis also arrested 49 people in Mahwet, another northern province in Yemen.
A woman last seen in Wilmington is missing and the New Hanover County Sheriff's Office wants the public's help to find her. Danielle Delane Via is a 26-year-old white female who was last seen on 4605 Kings Drive in Wilmington.
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The Kitty Roundabout is about a month away from completion. This is according to Senior Engineer at the Ministry of Public Infrastructure, Sherod Parkinson.
“We’re presently in the phase where we’re closing off certain sections. They are now preparing to pave the section from Kitty Public Road to the Vlissengen Road. They are also working to create the ‘island’ (the centre of the roundabout).”
Parkinson added that light poles are also being installed.
“It (will then be) just a matter of determining what will be done with the ‘island’ the road markings (and) signs,” the engineer explained.
The design of the roundabout includes two traffic signals which will control the traffic from Irving Street and Kitty Public Road.
Earlier in the year, a $78.9Million contract was awarded to S. Jagmohan Hardware Supplies and Construction Services for works on the roundabout.
The roundabout is expected to improve the flow of traffic in the area, enabling motorists to reach their destinations faster.
LONDON — Britain's High Court has dismissed a lawsuit against an IVF clinic by a man who says his ex-wife forged his signature to conceive a child using an egg fertilized with his sperm.
A judge said the clinic hadn't been negligent, but slammed the "desperate, dishonest" behaviour of the man's former wife.
The man, identified only as ARB, says his ex-wife forged his name on a consent-to-thaw form for an embryo the couple had frozen before their split.
The embryo was transplanted at a London clinic in October 2010 and a daughter born the following summer.
ARB sued, seeking damages to cover the cost of the child's upkeep.
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OTTAWA -- The man on trial for murdering three women in the Ottawa Valley two years ago told police he killed his three former acquaintances because they were not innocent.
Fifty-nine-year-old Basil Borutski confessed to police in an interview room at the Pembroke OPP detachment the day after the crimes in September 2015.
The video of that confession continued to be played in court Friday as part of Borutski's trial for first degree murder charges in the deaths of 66-year-old Carol Culleton, 36-year-old Anastasia Kuzyk and 48-year-old Nathalie Warmerdam.
Borutski said several times he makes a distinction between murder and killing because the Bible does and that murder is killing someone or something that is innocent.
He said the women were guilty of lying about him to police and having him thrown in jail for things he didn't do.
Borutski is representing himself at the trial but is refusing to participate, sitting in the prisoner's box facing forward with his eyes closed most of the time.
The potential development of the former Green Tree Golf Club property will be one that we will be watching, and you should too, especially those who live in the Leisure Town area. The Vacaville City Council got its first look at future development ideas at its most recent meeting.
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More than 50 competitors are trying their best to reach new heights at the North Bay Timber Tour Competition at Laurentian Ski Hill today.
Mogul competitors from North Bay, Quebec and Southern Ontario are hoping to secure enough points to make it on the provincial team.
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A 31-year-old female was arrested in Byron Bay last night.
A 31-year-old female was arrested in Byron Bay last night. Tessa Mapstone
A VICTIM to malicious wounding will receive surgery today after sustaining injuries after an altercation in Byron Bay last night.
Police were called to a scene near Woolworths at 5.45pm where the altercation commenced between two parties, before a third got involved.
A broken glass bottle and used in the incident.
As a result one person received an injury to her right arm and head and was taken to hospital.
The accused person - a 31-year-old female - was arrested and will appear before bail court this morning.
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CHICAGO (AP) - A Chicago police spokesman say there is "no credible threat" of any attack to the city's public transportation but after a pipe bomb exploded in New York, the department is deploying more officers to train stations and other transportation centers as a precaution.
Spokesman Anthony Guglielmi (goo-lee-EHL'-mee) says that the department is increasing the number of both uniformed and plain clothes officers around the city. He says the department has been in contact with the FBI and New York's police department since the bomb went off in an underground passageway early Monday.
Authorities in New York say a crude pipe bomb strapped to a man by the Islamic State group went off in a crowded subway corridor near Times Square. The man was injured and three others suffered minor injurie
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Image 1 of 4 In this May 2016 file photo, the tribute group Dirty Deeds performs at Lock 3 in downtown Akron. A group of local musicians are concerned about the process of how bands are selected to play at the highly-rated venue downtown. (Michael Chritton/Akron Beacon Journal file photo)
Image 2 of 4 The Juke Hounds band members (from left) Bob Gardner, Jim Kormanik, Gerard Dominick, Mark Smallwood, and Doug Barber at their studio in Hudson. (Phil Masturzo/Akron Beacon Journal)
Image 3 of 4 In this May 2016 file photo, the tribute group Dirty Deeds performs at Lock 3 in downtown Akron. A group of local musicians are concerned about the process of how bands are selected to play at the highly-rated venue downtown. (Michael Chritton/Akron Beacon Journal file photo)
After Puerto Rico was hit by two hurricanes back to back in just a few weeks, along with other islands in the Caribbean, most of their power grid was completely destroyed. Tesla quickly started quietly shipping Powerwalls there to try to get power back on to some houses with solar arrays.
Now CEO Elon Musk says that Tesla could rebuild Puerto Rico’s power grid with batteries and solar on a bigger scale.
Puerto Rico’s electricity rates were already quite high at around $0.20 per kWh and reliant on fossil fuels.
After it was pointed out that Puerto Rico’s destroyed grid is an opportunity to build a better one, Musk wrote on Twitter:
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Two days before South Carolina Boeing employees vote on whether to join a union, workers gathered Monday to hear from union leaders why they should vote to organize in a state where union membership is the lowest in the country. Workers and members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers for an hour rallied at a hotel just a mile from Boeing's North Charleston operation where, on Wednesday, nearly 3,000 workers are set to vote on whether to form a union and be represented by the Machinists.
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The annual winter phenomenon known as the firefall is now back at Yosemite National Park.
The firefall, which happens each February for about 10 days at the park's Horsetail Fall, is a waterfall that appears like golden lava.
"It is like watching something out of an Indiana Jones movie," said Sangeeta Dey, a photographer who trekked to Yosemite for the annual firefall. "Very surreal!"
The optical illusion is created when the setting sun hits the waterfall just right, over a few nights, making it seem to glow from within.
The firefall at Yosemite is predicted to last until Feb. 23.
Extreme Weather: Maine Buried in Snow
For the first time in his major league career, Gleyber Torres is giving the Yankees reason to be worried.
The rookie sensation, who returned to the starting lineup after sitting most of Tuesday’s game with a tight right hip flexor, was removed before the fifth inning of Wednesday’s game against the Braves with tightness in the same hip. He will undergo a precautionary MRI exam Wednesday.
Prior to the game, manager Aaron Boone said he wasn’t worried about Torres’ status — having used him as a defensive replacement Tuesday — but after the 21-year-old struck out in the fourth inning for the second time Wednesday, he was taken out of the game before the Yankees took the field again.
“I was excited about how he came in [Tuesday],” Boone said before the game. “I knew he was fine yesterday. I didn’t hesitate to put him in.”
If you're one of the millions of people with an iPhone, chances are you're playing "HQ Trivia," the outrageously popular iPhone game that pairs a live host with a daily trivia show where players can win real money.
This is "HQ Trivia," the delightful trivia app that's taken iPhone by storm. iTunes
But if you're an Android user like me, you're looking on with jealousy from the sidelines. I've got a Google Pixel, and that means I can't play "HQ Trivia" until it arrives on Android on December 25. What's an Android user to do with the weeks between now and then?
The answer is "The Q," a very similar live-trivia game show that's available right now on Android.
"The Q" is available on Android and iPhone. Stream Live
After playing a few games of "The Q" last week, I'm here to tell you what it is and what it isn't.
LAKE WALES, Fla. (AP) — A Florida sheriff says a teenage boy has beaten another teenager to death with a baseball bat.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd tells WFLA-TV the 16-year-old beat 15-year-old Giovanni Diaz after they went into a wooded area Monday afternoon. He says the boys had gone in the woods presumably to play.
Judd says the 16-year-old told a witness what he did, went home and called 911. The witness found Diaz dead.
The suspect told a deputy that “he whaled on” Diaz and referred to him as a friend.
The teen has three previous battery charges and two were on Diaz. Authorities do not know why he killed the other boy and have no further details.
He had not been charged as of Monday night.
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CARLISLE, Pa. (WHTM) – Carlisle police have identified a third suspect in a January bank robbery and have issued a warrant for his arrest.
Terrell L. Waters, 43, is one of three suspects in the Jan. 20 robbery at Members 1st Credit Union on West High Street, according to investigators.
The other two suspects are in Mifflin County Jail.
According to police, the suspects left the bank in a black Lexus sedan. The vehicle was found a few blocks from the scene and was stolen from Harrisburg a few days prior to the robbery.
Waters is wanted for making terroristic threats, simple assault, robbery and related charges.
Anyone with information on Waters’ whereabouts should call the Carlisle Police Department at 717-243-5252.
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Local 6 will stream live on Wednesday a police briefing about the shooting that happened at a congressional baseball practice in Alexandria, Virginia.
The briefing will be part of an NBC News Special Report, which you can watch here. The briefing is expected to begin around 4:30 p.m., CT.
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DES MOINES, Iowa -- A Drake University professor's artwork is now on the move.
On Monday, the Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority and Greater Des Moines Public Art Foundation unveiled the newest addition to the art bus series. The design was created by Drake University Art and Design Department chair Benjamin Gardner. He said the opportunity is like a dream he didn't realize he's had since he was 10 years old.
"In some senses, I think that it's two forces opposed to each other, but then the most time you spend looking at the bus you see this sort of complexity of relationship," he said.
This is the seventh bus in the series. Two designs are chosen each to wrap a bus each year.
Nicki Minaj to Premiere Two New Songs From Album on ‘SNL’
Nicki Minaj to Premiere Two New Songs From Album on ‘SNL’
Nicki Minaj is set to perform for the season finale of Saturday Night Live.
Nicki has been moving real strategically ever since the block got hot at the end of last year. Between her feud with damn near every mainstream femcee and her social media hiatus, the Barbz have been at the edge of their seats waiting to see what’s next.
A fan asked the “Chun-Li” rapper to spill the tea on her upcoming SNL performance and she revealed that she will be performing her favorite, never-before-heard record from the album.
I’ll perform a song you never heard b4. My fave on the album. 👅🦄 plus my second song. You can prob guess what that’s gonna be. https://t.co/SABvJNfa27 — NICKI MINAJ (@NICKIMINAJ) April 22, 2018
Unfortunately, a few Barbz may have been disappointed to learn that Nicki will no longer be performing at the BBMAs. However, she promises that the SNL performance will be “VERY” worth it.
LOVE HURTS: Prepare a five-minute tale about a love that made you go OUCH. The agony of deferred love! The misery of good love, gone bad! The anguish of one-way love! Bring stories of your heart, kicked to the curb by the people or places or things you love…or used to love. Love that “Hurts So Good” also welcome.
Dozens of rainbow-colored signs have cropped up in front of homes in Canton and Potsdam relaying messages of inclusivity, compassion and concern about the environment. The “Love is Love” signs were designed in November by Jennifer Thomas, an assistant professor of performance and communication arts at St. Lawrence University.
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Event time: 8pm
Lily & Madeleine
+ special guest Seasaw
Thursday, February 16
Doors 7PM / Show 8PM
The Back Room @ Colectivo Coffee
“…pure beauty…The harmonies from these Indiana-based sisters have always been outstanding. But now on their third album, Keep It Together, Lily and Madeleine have added more texture to their songs.” — NPR Music
Pakistan People Party’s leader and memeber of National Assembly, Muhammad Ayaz Soomro passed away at a hospital located in Manhattan, New York on Tuesday, Aaj News reported.
According to sources, Soomro was being treated in the United States for cardiac problem.
Lawyer by profession Soomro was born on December 31st 1958 and was elected as the member of National Assembly from NA-204 (Larkana) in general election in 2013. He also secured MPA seat from PS-37 (Larkana) in 2002 and has also served as law minister back in 2008.
The veteran PPP leader was also elected as the member of Supreme Court Bar from Larkana.
Erceg is day-to-day after being struck by a pitch on the helmet in a game with Double-A Biloxi on Monday, according to MiLB.com.
According to the report Erceg "seemed alert and spoke with Shuckers athletic trainer Kevin Creighton before getting to his feet," which provides optimism regarding his status moving forward. Erceg is hitting .319/.385/.435 through 18 games with Biloxi this season.
The armed police siege which led to a Sussex road being evacuated is now over.
Emergency services were at the scene of the siege in Irving Walk in Crawley, West Sussex for almost seven hours. Click here for the original story.
Armed police have surrounded a home in Irving Walk, Crawley for more than seven hours. Picture: Eddie Mitchell SUS-170813-221540001
Officers and armed police were called to an address in the residential road at around 3pm today following reports of concern for a man’s welfare and behaviour.
For the safety of nearby residents, the road was cordoned off and neigbours were evacuated to Tilgate Community Centre.
Negotiations with the man ended when the siege finished at just before 10pm.
It is unclear at this stage if the man has been arrested.
A Sussex Police spokesman believed the man had not taken any hostages, but could not comment about whether he was in possession of a weapon as investigators were still at the scene.
A 6-by-12-foot all-terrain vehicle trailer was stolen from an outbuilding east of Salina, according to Saline County Sheriff’s Lt. Mike Ascher.
The trailer was parked in an outbuilding in the 600 block of South Holmes. Lt. Ascher said the trailer is owned by a 66-year-old Salina man but is used by several acquaintances. After talking with his acquaintances, the owner determined that the trailer was stolen sometime in the last three weeks, Lt. Ascher said.
The loss was estimated at $1,800.
News articles about Andersons have been trending somewhat negative recently, AlphaOne reports. AlphaOne, a unit of Accern, identifies positive and negative press coverage by monitoring more than 20 million news and blog sources.
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Instagram introduced a new milestone interface for users who have ended up scrolling for far too long and looking at the same pictures again. The app is rolling out a plaque after a certain point in users’ feeds marking the end of new posts made in the past two days.
As more societal focus is poured onto smartphone addiction, Apple and Google have put the onus on users to control their own behavior with new dashboard and time-out features in their next mobile OS updates.
It seems that the Facebook-owned app is contributing its own measures, token as they may be — a chorus of user-critics want a pure chronological feed as was originally the case on the platform and this move doesn’t bring it back.
BALCA Rejects Labor Cert. For Personal Care Aides In Fla.
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 2:50 PM EDT) -- The Board of Alien Labor Certification Appeals on Wednesday affirmed the denial of temporary labor certification to seven personal care aides, determining that their employer, Florida-based 9th Parallel Healthcare Inc., failed to substantiate why it needs them.
Administrative Law Judge John Sellers determined that 9th Parallel neglected to demonstrate why it had particular need for seasonal workers during the period between October and May 2018, denying H-2B labor certification. Simply alleging that the population of Florida increases during the winter is not sufficient justification, especially given...
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The State Department has confirmed that a Delaware business owner originally from Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, was one of nearly 70 people injured during a New Year's Eve celebration in Istanbul.
WCAU-TV ( http://bit.ly/2i0RQ8g ) reports that the brother of William Jacob Raak says the 35-year-old was visiting friends in Istanbul.
Michael Raak, of South Philadelphia, says his brother, a small business owner from Greenville, Delaware, called about 7:30 p.m. ET on New Year's Eve to say he had been shot in the leg.
Istanbul Gov. Vasip Sahin has said the attacker, armed with a long-barreled weapon, killed a policeman and a civilian outside the Reina club around 1:15 a.m. before entering and firing at people partying inside.
At least 39 people, mostly foreigners, were killed and close to 70 others were injured.
Aerodynamics to continue flying out of Pierre and Watertown
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — Aerodynamics Inc. will continue to provide subsidized air service to Pierre and Watertown.
The new contract under the federal government's Essential Air Service program runs through July 2020.
The EAS program subsidizes airline flights to dozens of communities across the county that otherwise would have no air service.
KCCR radio reports that the number of people flying out of the Pierre airport has nearly doubled since 2016, the year Aerodynamics began providing service to Denver.
Aerodynamics was going to add service to Minneapolis but retracted the offer when it couldn't get access to the airport there.
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Religious leaders, in Kiambu county on Monday 17 TH asked politicians to maintain peace during the ongoing nominations exercise and the August 8th general election.
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Springfield, Ill. (WAND) - The most popular baby names in Illinois last year? Noah and Olivia.
The Social Security Administration has released Illinois' top five boys and girls names for 2017.
For boys, the top five were: Noah, Liam, Benjamin, Logan and Alexander. The most popular girls' names were Olivia, Emma, Ava, Sophia and Isabella.
Nationwide, Liam and Emma topped the list. The Social Security agency says pop culture has also had an effect on naming trends. There's been an increase in girls named Melania in a clear nod to the first lady of the United States. There's also been an increase in names after `Bachelorette' contestants.
The Social Security Agency complies a list of baby names every year and has name records dating back to 1800.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Fantasy 5' game
SACRAMENTO (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the California Lottery's "Fantasy 5" game were:
08-22-24-26-29
(eight, twenty-two, twenty-four, twenty-six, twenty-nine)
¶ The numbers are listed in sequential order, but any combination wins.
It wasn’t your everyday invitation to lunch at a second-rate restaurant.
It was an invitation to see a nose.
I had pleaded with Elon not to do it, to save his 30,000 shekels and invite me to a first-rate restaurant to see something else: a new hairstyle, a tattoo, the latest Nike LunarEpic Flyknit shoes. I tried to reason with my friend that by keeping his ancient Jewish-Iraqi nose while living in the modern city of Tel Aviv, he could enjoy the best of both worlds, and without losing a shred of his dignity in the process.
“I’ve lived with this nose for 47 years,” Elon informed me over the phone.
“Exactly,” I replied, happy we were on the same page.
“That’s 47 years too long,” he said.
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Irving (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Thunder.
Irving is set to miss a fourth straight game to rest his sore left knee and it's slightly concerning that he's being ruled out a day in advance. That said, the Celtics aren't going to rush him back and risk putting additional strain on the injury, so Irving will likely be brought along slowly. His next opportunity to take the court will come on Friday against Portland, but tentatively consider him questionable for that contest. With both Marcus Smart (thumb) and Jaylen Brown (concussion) also being ruled out again, Terry Rozier and Shane Larkin should see big minutes in the backcourt.
Drug trafficking: Two South African communities give Nigerians quit notice
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A cannabis cultivation with an estimated street value of more than £250,000 has been recovered in Aberdeen, police have said.
A drug search warrant was executed in the Langstane Place area of the city on Tuesday.
Police Scotland said two men, aged 24 and 35, were arrested in connection with a cultivation.
They have been charged and are expected to appear at Aberdeen Sheriff Court.
Small businesses created fewer jobs during May, joining larger companies in a slowdown that may be due to a lack of qualified candidates.
Payroll company ADP said Wednesday it counted 38,000 new jobs at its customers with 49 or fewer employees. That’s down from an average of nearly 59,000 in the first four months of this year.
ADP’s tally of new jobs at companies of all sizes fell to 178,000 from a four-month average of nearly 229,000.
Some companies have said in surveys they want to hire but struggle to find candidates with the right skills. A survey released Wednesday by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and MetLife showed that 32 percent of the 1,002 small business owners questioned between late March and late April expect to hire.
In a separate survey taken in early April by Wells Fargo and Gallup, 43 percent of the 603 owners questioned want to hire.
K9 Comfort Dogs has sent therapy dogs to help bring healing to the people in Las Vegas. Buzz60
NEW YORK (AP) — New York's Empire State Building has gone dark to honor the victims of the deadly van attack in Toronto.
The lights atop the world famous tower in midtown Manhattan were darkened on Tuesday night.
A van plowed into pedestrians on a Toronto sidewalk on Monday, killing 10 people and injuring 15 others.
The driver, 25-year-old Alek Minassian, has been charged with multiple counts of first-degree murder and attempted murder.
LONDON (AP) — Britain’s foreign secretary has backed the22 decision by U.K. courts to refuse to allow a terminally ill child to travel abroad for treatment for a rare genetic condition.
U.K. envoy Boris Johnson’s comment to the22 Italian foreign minister on Wednesday came after the22 Vatican children’s hospital offered to treat 11-month-old Charlie Gard. Italian Foreign Minister Angelino Alfano raised the22 Vatican hospital’s offer in a previously scheduled call.
Johnson’s spokesman says the22 “Foreign Secretary said this was a deeply tragic and complex case for all involved, and said it was right that decisions continued to be led by expert medical opinion, supported by the22 courts.”
A succession of judges has backed specialists at Great Ormond Street Hospital in London who say the22 treatment won’t help Charlie and may cause him to suffer.
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Woman found burned during Las Vegas apartment fire dies
LAS VEGAS (AP) — An official says a woman found burned in an apartment where firefighters quickly doused a fire died of her injuries.
Clark County Fire Chief Greg Cassell said Tuesday the cause of the 7 p.m. Monday fire at a complex a few blocks west of the Las Vegas Strip is being investigated by fire officials and police.
Cassell says paramedics treated the woman while firefighters quelled flames just outside the kitchen, but she died at an area hospital.
The Clark County coroner didn't immediately identify the woman, pending notification of family members.
Cassell says neighboring apartments were not damaged by fire, smoke or water.
KARACHI: Children of government employees will now also go to public schools instead of private and the provincial government was mulling over to bring bill in Sindh Assembly regarding it.
This was announced by Sindh Minister for Education Jam Mehtab Hussain Dahar on Friday during his visit to private educational institution.
Dahar said Sindh government is going to take important decision for improving educational system in the province under which the children of government employees will now go to public schools instead of private one.
The minister went on to say government was deliberating on the law regarding educating children in public schools and a draft bill will be brought in the Sindh Asembly soon.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Nashville Predators are at a point they've never been before in franchise history, and now they have a chance to keep their first-round series from going back to Chicago.
They can thank a 20-year-old playing the fourth postseason game of his career for putting them in that position.
Kevin Fiala scored on a backhander 16:44 into overtime , and the Predators rallied from a 2-0 deficit in the third period to push the Blackhawks to the brink of elimination with a 3-2 victory early Tuesday morning in Game 3 of the first-round series.
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Albany Police becomes aware of explicit video on Facebook and asks people not to share it.
An autopsy revealed that a missing person found dead in a new residential neighbourhood in north Edmonton last week was murdered.
Edmonton police said 41-year-old Chad Stevenson, whose body was found on April 16 just north of McConachie Drive and 57 Street, died as a result of blunt force trauma.
Homicide detectives deemed Stevenson’s death to be homicide, and investigators believe he was killed in 2017 – bringing last year’s homicide count to 43.
Stevenson was reported missing by his family after he was last seen in the Cy Becker neighbourhood on November 7, 2017. His vehicle, a maroon 2006 Pontiac Montana, was found on March 20, 2018, in the area of 51 Street and 162 Avenue, EPS said.
Homicide detectives are investigating Stevenson’s death, and encourage anyone with knowledge to the killing to call EPS at 780-423-4567. To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
The Board of Education has voted, and the new school issue will soon be up to the voters; community members are now rallying to gain support for a new high school project.
Terrah Stroda, Way Forward Steering Committee member, is working with the JCHS Campaign.
“The passion becomes easy when you’re talking about your school and you want to make sure that the future generations receive the same education that you received which allowed you to be a successful product,” said Stroda. “The focus needs to be making sure that the school reflects what’s happening inside of it.”
Many involved with the JCHS Campaign are former Blue Jays.
“As a Blue Jay, I think you’re taught how to be a leader, you’re taught how to produce a future and certainly I’m hoping to use those skills as we work on the election,” said Stroda.
The JCHS Campaign will host their first meeting this Thursday, February 16th at 7:00 pm at the 4-H/Senior Citizens Center in Junction City.
This Campaign Committee is working independently of USD 475.
Fond Du Luth Casino Helping Keep Northlanders Warm
The Fond Du Luth Casino is close to their Salvation Army donation goal.
DULUTH, Minn.- Nearly 8,000 pairs of socks will keep Northlanders warm, thanks to the Fond Du Luth Casino.
The casino is still gathering socks for the Salvation Army to reach their 10,000 pair goal. Last year the goal was exceeded with 12,000 pairs donated. On Monday a check was presented to help support other various projects the Salvation Army has during this busy time of year.
“A number of families typically sign up in November for the food and toys at Christmas time,” Salvation Army director Gordon Mesedahl said. “As of this morning nearly 24 hundred kids will be receiving toys.”
Nearly 16,000 toys will be given out this season. The socks and toys benefit kids from infants to 16-year-olds. Toy donations are also accepted around the Duluth.
White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders turned the tables on the press when she was asked about President Trump's reaction to Roseanne Barr's racist tweet. USA TODAY
In this Jan. 13, 2017 file photo, an AR-15 rifle with an U.S. flag and the phrase "United We Stand" is sen during a gun-rights rally at the Capitol in Olympia, Wash. Whatever the motive of the shooter at a congressional baseball practice, some Republicans say that in the era of President Donald Trump, they're being threatened like never before.
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It’s no secret that millennials have completely transformed the means of communication. Words like “lit” and “bet” are basically common terms now, but MTSU’s use of popular culture ventures deeper. The video below focuses on MTSU students’ choice of slang words, and just by viewing it you can learn all the latest trends and better understand MTSU’s pop culture.
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Man dies, pair in hospital, after boat capsizes at Cronulla
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A man aged in his 40s has died, and two people have been hospitalised, after a boat capsized south of Sydney this morning.
About 9:40am emergency services were called to Bate Bay, at Cronulla, following reports that a boat had capsized.
Officers from Sutherland Police Area Command, with assistance from the Marine Area Command, PolAir, Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter and Surf Life Saving Australia, located the men in the water.
All three people were brought to shore.
A man, aged in his 40s, was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics, but despite their efforts, he died at the scene.
A man and a woman were also treated at the scene for minor injuries and were taken to Sutherland Hospital.
The capsized vessel was recovered and will be forensically examined.
A crime scene has been established and a report will now be prepared for the coroner.
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Police in Florida say an angry dog sent three people to the hospital after one tried to put a sweater on it.
Tampa police say the pit bull mix named Scarface bit a 52-year-old woman who was trying to dress him on Friday and her husband was attacked while trying to pull the dog off of her. Police say the couple's 22-year-old son was attacked while trying to stop the dog by stabbing it in the neck and head.
The three people escaped the house and left the dog in the backyard.
Police say animal control officers shot it with a tranquilizer gun, but it managed to get back into the house where there were two children present. Police used a bean bag gun and stun gun on the animal before catching it.
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KINGSEY FALLS, Que. — Cascades Inc. (TSX:CAS) announced plans Wednesday to close its packaging plant in New York City by the end of next year, a move that will lead to the layoffs of 148 people.
The Quebec-based company says the facility has "reached its physical limits" and it made the decision as part of its modernization and optimization efforts in the northeastern United States.
The property has been put up for sale for US$72 million.
Cascades, which produces, converts and sells packaging and tissue products, employs 11,000 people in North America and Europe.
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French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday met with Moroccan King, Mohammed VI at the start of a two-day visit to the Kingdom.
It is Macron’s first visit to a North African country since being elected President on May 7. He visited Algiers and Tunis during his campaign.
King Mohammed sent his congratulations to the new President on his election day, praising his “human and intellectual qualities” as well as his “choice for progress, openness and trust in the future”.
He expressed optimism that the French-Moroccan partnership would benefit from his election, especially in the fight against terrorism in the sub-Saharan region.
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Actor-Comedian Jonathan Kite quickly became a fan favorite on the CBS series "2 Broke Girls" as Oleg, the hilarious and lovable Ukrainian cook. This funnyman is also a master impressionist — from Barack Obama to Vince Vaughn, and even Donald Trump.
Kite stopped by PIX11 News to show off his best impressions and to discuss his role on the hit show "2 Broke Girls."
The season finale of "2 Broke Girls" airs tonight at 9:30 p.m. on CBS.
Seattle Mariners' Mike Zunino starts rounding the bases after hitting a solo home run on a pitch from Kansas City Royals' Ian Kennedy during a baseball game, Friday, June 29, 2018, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
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NEW YORK — The stock market closed sharply lower, extending a weeklong slide, as the Dow Jones industrial average plunged more than 600 points.
Stocks ended their worst week in two years Friday, and the Dow’s drop was its biggest in percentage terms since June 2016.
Several giant U.S. companies dropped after reporting weak earnings, including Exxon Mobil and Alphabet. Apple and Chevron also fell.
Bond yields rose sharply after the government reported the fastest wage growth in eight years, stoking fears of inflation.
The Dow fell 665 points, or 2.5 percent, to 25,520.
The Standard & Poor’s 500 index dropped 59 points, or 2.1 percent, to 2,762. The S&P is down almost 4 percent since hitting a record high a week ago.
The Nasdaq fell 144 points, or 2 percent, to 7,240.
King has co-anchored the Peabody-winning 'CBS This Morning' since 2012 and also serves as editor-at-large of 'O, the Oprah Magazine.'
Gayle King has signed with CAA in all areas, The Hollywood Reporter has exclusively learned.
King has co-anchored the Peabody-winning CBS This Morning since 2012 and also serves as editor-at-large of O, the Oprah Magazine.
She previously hosted OWN's The Gayle King Show and prior to that spent 18 years as an anchor for CBS's Hartford, Conn., affiliate WFSB-TV.
King's accolades include the AWRT Gracie Award for outstanding radio talk show, the individual achievement award for host-entertainment/information as well as the New York Women in Communications Matrix Award.
King continues to be represented by attorney Larry Shire at Grubman Shire.
(KRON)—Comedian and actress Rosie O’Donnell told her Twitter followers over the weekend that she believes President-elect Donald Trump is mentally ill.
O’Donnell tweeted a CNN News story about Trump on New Year’s Day.
“Donald Trump is mentally unstable,” O’Donnell tweeted. “Less than three weeks to stop him.”
She also re-tweeted people who shared her views about the next President of the United States.
“How is this man our President elect?” one of O’Donnell’s re-tweets read. “It still doesn’t seem real. I’m very scared.”
Some of her posts also included calls for a resistance and calling on Trump to be impeached.
“Impeach Trump begins now,” O’Donnell tweeted with a link to a Huffington Post article titled “Impeach Trump.”
O’Donnell claimed Trump lies and called on the media to hold him accountable.
Trump will be sworn in as president on January 20.
yes because he lies and the job of the media is to call him on it AS IT IS HAPPENING – @FDNYchic @MSNBC — ROSIE (@Rosie) January 1, 2017
The move that has seemed only natural since the start of training camp is coming. Sooner rather than later, and quite likely for Saturday night’s match in Calgary, Brady Skjei...
St. Augustine, the nation's oldest city, was flooded by Hurricane Matthew on October 7, 2016, but the city was spared any devastating destruction. St. Augustine, the nation's oldest city, was flooded by Hurricane Matthew on October 7, 2016, but the city was spared any devastating destruction.
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There are on the Time story from 11 hrs ago, titled Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe Says There Are 'Too Many Guns on The Street' After Scalise Shooting. In it, Time reports that:
Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe raised the issue of gun control during a news conference Wednesday, after five people were injured in an "Let me say this: I think we need to do more to protect all of our citizens. I have long advocated - this is not what today is about, but there are too many guns on the street," the Democratic governor said, when asked if anything more needs to be done to protect politicians.
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The Fort Myers Police Department is seeking the public's help in identifying a robbery suspect.
According to the police, an armed suspect robbed the 7-Eleven on Colonial Boulevard on Dec. 4.
The suspect walked into the store and told the cashier he had a weapon. After taking cash from the register, he took off on foot eastbound toward Solomon Boulevard.
Police describe the suspect as a white male, approximately 50 years old, with scruffy "salt and pepper" facial hair. He was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, a black baseball cap with a white logo, gray jeans, and black sneakers.
If you have any information, you're urged to contact Detective Daniel Morency with the Fort Myers Police Department at 239-321-7731 or at dmorency@fmpolice.com.
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Two of the biggest sports stars in Cleveland history were in the same spot Monday night.
Former Cleveland Browns tackle Joe Thomas was courtside for the Cleveland Cavaliers' matchup with the Milwaukee Bucks, and it resulted in a huge embrace from LeBron James:
Thomas announced his retirement from the NFL last week and had his official press conference Monday. The 10-time Pro Bowler and six-time All-Pro lineman decided to continue the celebration with a Cavs game.
It seems the future Basketball Hall of Famer appreciated the appearance from the future Football Hall of Famer.
truTV Impractical Jokers at the Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts
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The Tenderloins are a New York-based comedy troupe, whose four members – Joe Gatto, James Murray, Brian Quinn, and Sal Vulcano – are the creators, executive producers, and stars of truTV’s hit series, Impractical Jokers.
Now in its seventh season, Impractical Jokers follows The Tenderloins as they coerce one another into doing public pranks while being filmed by hidden cameras. With each new season, the show continues to take dares to outrageous levels with new over-the-top hijinks.
As The Tenderloins, the troupe has toured steadily over the last four years selling out multiple performances at prestige venues including Radio City Music Hall, Madison Square Garden, and London’s O2 Arena.
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LAFAYETTE, Colo. — Police say they're investigating an allegation that a Colorado middle school teacher assaulted a student who refused to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.
KUSA-TV reports the teacher has been placed on paid administrative leave while officers look into the alleged incident, which occurred Thursday at Angevine Middle School in Lafayette, about 22 miles (35 kilometers) north of downtown Denver.
Police did not give details about the nature of the alleged assault.
Boulder Valley School District spokesman Randy Barber says district policy allows students to stand or sit for the flag pledge.
Barber identified the teacher as Karen Smith, a 20-year employee of the district who teaches physical education. No phone number could be found for her.
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A Nigerian Air Force (NAF) student pilot has force landed a Diamond 40 Trainer Aircraft on the outskirts of Kaduna while on a solo mission, as part of flying training at the 401 Flying Training School, Kaduna.
A statement issued by OLATOKUNBO ADESANYA, Air Vice Marshal, Director of Public Relations and Information, Nigerian Air Force​, said that the incident, which took place yesterday Monday was as a result of an airborne emergency that could not enable the pilot fly the aircraft back to the Base.
He therefore force landed the aircraft but with minimal damage to it. However, the student pilot, who was the only one on board, suffered minor injuries and is already receiving treatment at the 461 Nigerian Air Force Hospital, Kaduna.
The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, has immediately directed the constitution of a board of inquiry to determine the exact cause of the incident while efforts are ongoing to recover the aircraft.
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) – Vermont Democratic legislative leaders, the attorney general, lieutenant governor and students are calling for passage of universal background checks for all gun transactions following the Florida school shooting and the arrest of Vermont teenager in what officials say was a near miss on a high school shooting.
Also Monday, Republican Gov. Phil Scott recommended that legislators consider raising the gun-buying age to 21 and provide $5 million in security grants to schools. He also has called for immediate security reviews of schools over the next several weeks.
Scott said his position on gun control is changing following the recent events. He said Monday that if the Legislature passes a universal background check bill he would probably sign it.
Tom Of Finland
Another fresh flick to catch this week: From post-WWII Finland to the sexual revolution of the 1970s in America, the highly rated new biopic Tom of Finland follows artist Touko Laaksonen as he turned his socially unacceptable homosexuality into famous artistic imagery of hypermasculine leathermen. The story of love, courage, and leather-clad studs was a selection at Tribeca and Finland’s Official Selection for Best Foreign Language Film, and it has a limited run at the Lagoon this week. Monday-Thursday, various showtimes. $7-9. —Curt Stanski
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NEW YORK (AP) — Russell Westbrook has been fined $10,000 and assessed a postgame technical foul for initiating a confrontation with Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert on Monday.
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The league made the announcement Tuesday.
The Oklahoma City Thunder guard came onto the court as a substitution following a stoppage with 7:55 remaining in the fourth quarter of a 113-96 Game 4 loss to the Jazz. He intervened in an incident between Gobert and Oklahoma City backup point guard Raymond Felton.
Westbrook committed four fouls in the first half and finished with five. He had 23 points and 14 rebounds, but had just three assists and made 7 of 18 shots.
The Thunder trail the Jazz 3-1 and host Utah on Wednesday in an elimination game.
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The midfield maestro saw his performances during the Christmas period.
His anonymous display in the 3-1 defeat away to Chelsea 11 days ago was a case in point.
With a vital last-16 Champions League encounter against Bayern Munich tonight (7.45pm) at the Allianz Arena, Arsene Wenger has refused to confirm whether Ozil will start.
But former World Cuo winner Matthaus can’t understand why Ozil isn’t able to turn it on in the big games.
“He is a guy who can make the difference — but in big games I just don’t see him as much as I’d like to see him,” Matthaus told The Sun.
Daniel Brito batted .370 (17-46) with a double, three home runs, eight RBI, four walks, three stolen bases and 1.018 OPS. He hit safely in his first seven games of the season (five of which were multi-hit efforts) and batted .412 (14-34) against right-handed pitching. Brito, a native of Venezuela, was signed by the Phillies as an amateur free agent on July 17, 2014.
× JPSO: Man shoots, kills acquaintance who tried to force his way into Harvey home
HARVEY, La. — A Harvey homeowner shot and killed an acquaintance who reportedly entered his house without permission Wednesday morning.
According to the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office, the 66-year-old Harvey resident went into an acquaintance’s home in the 400 block of Maple Avenue about 6 a.m. The man is believed to have brandished a gun while in an altercation with the homeowner.
The homeowner shot the man during a struggle.
The sheriff’s office has not released any additional information as of 1 p.m. Wednesday (May 30.) It’s unclear if the homeowner has been arrested.
Check back for updates.
HOBE SOUND, Fla. -- Two crashes with injuries have lanes blocked on I-95 near Hobe Sound.
The Martin County Sheriff's Office says the second crash occurred at the scene of the first crash. Both have serious injuries.
Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) says one of the accidents was a single overturned vehicle. Two people were ejected onto the highway in that crash. One person was airlifted to St. Mary's Medical Center. Their injuries do not appear to be life-threatening, according to FHP.
Two left lanes are open as of 4:30 p.m. Motorists should expect heavy delays.
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Rising housing costs have broken a 10-year-old record in Reno, and the most recent data shows Nevada ranks last among all states for providing affordable rental housing for its poorest families.
The National Low Income Housing Coalition released the report this week based on 2016 figures. It also ranks Las Vegas last among U.S. metropolitan areas for the second year in a row in terms of affordable rental housing.
It's the fourth year in a row Nevada has finished last statewide in that category.
Meanwhile, the Reno/Sparks Association of Realtors says the combined median price for an existing single-family home in Reno and Sparks reached $370,000 last month.
That tops the previous record of $365,000 set in January 2006 during the height of the housing bubble.
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Three Republican members of Michigan's congressional delegation were among lawmakers who were practicing baseball when a gunman opened fire at the field in suburban Washington. The Alaska ferry Taku did not receive any bids during the state Marine Highway System's most recent attempt at selling it.
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The 42-year-old was left mortified as she got herself ready to take part in the traditional Scottish sport during a Highland Games segment on the much-loved ITV show, only to find that disaster struck once the throwing got underway.
Alison told viewers before she accidentally flung the hammer at the crew member: “Let's do this, oh my gosh everyone's watching.”
However, people watching at home were then left shocked as the hammer came hurtling towards the camera, with Alison screaming: “You ok, are you ok? I nearly killed the cameraman! Are you ok?”
Despite the cameraman no doubt not finding the whole thing very amusing, fans were left in hysterics.
Lyles played catch Tuesday and is considered day-to-day while he recovers from right forearm inflammation, Bill Center of MLB.com reports.
The injury forced Lyles to the disabled list June 24 and will prevent him from making a second straight start Wednesday against the Athletics, with Luis Perdomo set to take the hill in his stead. Given that he has yet to resume mound work, Lyles seems likely to miss a third straight turn through the rotation early next week, though a return shortly before the All-Star break remains feasible. Over his eight starts this season, Lyles has posted a 4.79 ERA and 1.36 WHIP in 47 frames.
No jail time for the couple charged for the death of their 3-month-old baby boy. 27-year-old Victoria Siaotong entered a deferred plea to negligent homicide as well as a guilty plea to child abuse as a misdemeanor.
The remaining charge of leaving a child unattended in a motor vehicle was dismissed.
Her husband, Shawn Cruz, entered a similar agreement on Wednesday.
Nearly three years ago, the couple forgot to take the child out of the car. He died shortly after he was discovered. Both parents were overcome with tears during their hearings.
Their agreements require they produce a Public Service Announcement to inform other parents of the dangers of leaving a child in a car unattended.
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For years now the Auglaize County Library has given the public free internet access. All you had to do was go down to your local library and hope a computer was free, or sign the list and wait for one to become available. However, with the help of a local franchise you can take the Internet home with you.
Thanks to the local Arby’s and franchise owner Scott Moell the library now offers mobile hot spots. If you’re unsure what a hot spot is, it’s a device the size of a deck of cards that uses satellite signals to connect to the Internet, much like a cellular phone does. It will connect to a device and give it Internet access anywhere there is a cellular signal. The hot spots are powered by Verizon and have an unlimited data package.
The library currently has 10 hot spots available but if the program becomes popular they hope to add more in the future.
For more on this story, see Tuesday's edition of the WDN.
Storm, a K9 officer with North Las Vegas Police, received body armor on Monday thanks to a donation from a nonprofit called Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.
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The bullet and stab protective vest is embroidered with the statement, "Honoring those who served and sacrificed."
Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. is a charity based out of East Taunton, Massachusetts, and aims to provide body armor to law enforcement dogs throughout the U.S.
Since its inception in 2009, the nonprofit has provided over 2,800 vests through private and corporate donors at an estimated cost of $2.4 million. Each vest has a value between $1,744-$2,283.
There is an estimated 30,000 law enforcement K9s throughout the U.S.
The author & Amazing Race Canada winner presents the 12th annual June Callwood Lecture. Hague speaks about his personal journey of being diagnosed with early onset Parkinson's & his new book, Perseverance. 7 pm. Free (RSVP).
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Canada's Transportation Safety Board says the capsizing of a whale-watching boat that killed five British nationals and one Australian was caused by a rogue wave higher than the boat.
The board says in a report released Wednesday that 24 passengers and three crew were aboard the Leviathan II when a deckhand heard a noise and saw a large breaking wave on Oct. 25, 2015.
The captain attempted to turn the 20-meter (65-feet) boat to minimize the wave's impact, but TSB investigator Clinton Rebeiro says it struck before his actions could be effective.
The boat capsized about 9 miles (14 kilometers) off Tofino, a popular destination for whale watchers at the very tip of a peninsula some 200 miles (320 kilometers) northwest of Victoria, the capital of British Columbia.
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CUMMING, Ga. (AP) — The Army Corps of Engineers says high water levels have made it unsafe to swim or boat in Georgia’s Lake Lanier and the Chattahoochee River.
The Corps tells The Atlanta Journal-Constitution in a statement that water must be released out of Buford Dam 24 hours a day for the next two weeks starting Wednesday. The statement says recent heavy rains have raised Lake Lanier over its full pool elevation of roughly 1,000 feet (300 meters), and levels are expected to rise with more precipitation being forecast.
The Corps says the release will cause the Chattahoochee River to flow at speeds that would make recreational swimming “impossible.” Corps spokesman E. Patrick Robbins also says only experienced boaters should attempt navigation.
Lake Lanier is roughly 50 miles (80 kilometers) northeast of Atlanta.
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A talented, young getaway driver (Ansel Elgort) relies on the beat of his personal soundtrack to be the best in the game. When he meets the girl of his dreams (Lily James), Baby sees a chance to ditch his criminal life and make a clean getaway. But after being coerced into working for a crime boss (Kevin Spacey), he must face the music when a doomed heist threatens his life, love and freedom.
Scientists discovered a lost 118-year-old painting by one of Britain's most famous explorers in Antarctica.
The scientists from New Zealand stumbled on the painting in a historic hut on the continent.
They made the discovery last year, but just announced it Tuesday.
The painting - a delicate watercolor of a bird - is almost perfectly-preserved.
It was painted by Dr. Edward Wilson, a British polar explorer who died in Antarctica in 1912.
The painting was hidden among dust and moldy papers in the hut that Wilson sheltered in on a 1911 expedition.
The painting is dated 1899, but how it ended up in the hut 12 years after Wilson painted it is a mystery.
Scientists said they were shocked and excited to find it.
Ever wondered about the different insects and why they look so strange?
From the stag beetle’s antler-like jaws to the ant lion’s body, insects come in all shapes and sizes.
The Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center are inviting you to come on out to see live insects.
In their insect zoo, on a insect hike as well as make buggy crafts.
Youth and adult groups are welcome, no registration required and the program is free.
This event takes place on Saturday, August 19 from 1 p.m. till 4 p.m.
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The Football Association of Ireland has confirmed that Dundalk FC player Conor Clifford has received a six-month worldwide suspension from all football-related activities for betting offences.
The player is suspended from October 3, 2017 through to April 2, 2018 and was fined £600 by the English Football Association for 112 breaches of FA Rule E8, in which he admitted the charge.
All offences were committed in the United Kingdom. Clifford was a former Chelsea youth team captain.
The ruling by FIFA was communicated to the FAI today.
For some, Valentine’s Day couldn’t come soon enough, while others would rather just skip the Hallmark holiday altogether. But those who have yet to identify a secret crush might want to consider Robert Pattinson. Even if you have moved on from the English heartthrob since his Twilight Saga heyday, the look he unveiled in Berlin today might just renew your faith.
Pattinson was in the German city to promote his new film, The Lost City of Z , and arrived looking decidedly polished. A tailored Dior Homme overcoat boasted a subtle ombré blend that had a fashion-forward vibe and made a compelling case for the statement coat. Layered over a solid knit in classic navy blue, and the piece took on a extra-dapper quality. With simple slacks tucked into a pair of chic combat boots, the look was in line with his signature brand of bad boy, only this time it read all grown up.
Most people would think the newlywed period of a marriage is tough to beat, but check this out! According to a new study out of Penn State University and Brigham Young University, your marriage DOESN’T peak at the beginning.
It’s GOOD at the beginning . . . then it gets kinda tough . . . but after two decades, it gets better than ever. They found that couples who make it 20 years are even happier than newlyweds . . . and that happiness lasts for the rest of the marriage. They believe it’s because during those two decades, you develop an even deeper appreciation of each other and like spending time together even more. Here’s the complete story from The Independent.
It looks like it will be a white Christmas after all for areas in and around Guelph and Waterloo Region.
Environment Canada is calling for five to 10 centimetres of snow by Tuesday afternoon, while localized amounts of 10 to 15 centimetres are possible.
READ MORE: ‘Tis the season for — fake snowfall warnings, apparently
The snow is expected to begin Monday afternoon and taper off to a few flurries at night or Tuesday morning. Poor winter driving conditions are likely and untreated roads may become snow covered and slippery.
The City of Guelph recently launched its online plow tracker, that will show snow plow locations.
Guelph residents can also subscribe to receive an email update about when a residential plow out is in effect, so residents can get their vehicle off the road.
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A Cadillac man is in custody after he allegedly assaulted someone with a sword.
It happened shortly before 1am Tuesday morning in the 500 block of Aldrich Street.
Officers were called there for the report of a domestic argument, and it involved a katana sword.
When they got there officers say the victim, a 54-year-old man, did have slight cuts to his abdomen.
And they were from being hit with the katana.
He was checked over by EMS, but refused further treatment.
The suspect was still on scene and officers took the 29-year-old into custody.
He was lodged in the Wexford County jail on charges of felony assault.
A new featurette for Star Wars: The Last Jedi takes a behind the scenes look at many of the gorgeous real world locations used in the upcoming film. The Last Jedi is set to blast its way into theaters on December 15th, 2017.
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German prosecutors are staging a reconstruction of last week's attack on the Borussia Dortmund soccer team's bus as they look for clues about the perpetrators.
The federal prosecutor's office said the reconstruction was being conducted on Tuesday.
It said in a statement that the exercise is aimed at shedding light on what happened and on evidence found at the scene.
Three explosions went off near the bus in Dortmund last Tuesday, wounding a player and a police officer.
Three copies of a note containing Islamic extremist rhetoric were found at the scene, but officials suspect it might be a red herring.
Prosecutors say a large surrounding area has been combed for further clues.
Two other possible claims of responsibility surfaced, one suggesting a far-left and the other a far-right motive.
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CNN's Anderson Cooper breaks down the timeline of the shooting that took place during the GOP congressional baseball team practice in Alexandria, Virginia, where several we injured.
PRINCETON, N.J. — Jerome Desrosiers' 3-pointer with 36 seconds left in overtime provided the winning points in Princeton's 76-73 victory over Yale on Friday.
After Desrosiers' trey, Yale missed consecutive 3-point shots and fouled Amir Bell, who missed the front end of a one-and-one. The teams exchanged turnovers before a desperation 3-point try by Yale missed.
Yale took possession after a tie-up in regulation but Trey Phills was unable to connect on a 3-pointer as the game went to overtime.
Myles Stephens scored 18 points and Devin Cannady and Bell 16 apiece for the Tigers (11-8, 3-1 Ivy), who have won three straight, with Bell collecting a career-high 11 rebounds for his first career double-double.
Footage shows how the attacker is entering the Reina nightclub in #Istanbul 's Ortaköy where he killed 39 people. pic.twitter.com/Mwz0u6M1gS
Gunman is still on loose, and shouted ‘Allahu Akbar!” during the attack.
Via Fox News:
The Islamic State said in a statement on Monday that it was responsible for a New Year’s shooting spree at an Istanbul nightclub that left 39 people dead and nearly 70 wounded, while authorities were still searching for the gunman.
The terror group said through its Aamaq News Agency that the attack was carried out by a “heroic soldier of the caliphate who attacked the most famous nightclub where Christians were celebrating their pagan feast.”
Turkish authorities believe that the gunman came from a Central Asian nation and is likely to either be from Uzbekistan or Kyrgyzstan, Turkish media reported citing unnamed sources.
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It's still early days for TV's upfront sales season, but following a jump from CBS and cable nets, NBCUniversal (CMCSA -0.2% ), Fox (FOX -2.1% , FOXA -2% ) and ABC (DIS -0.6% ) are making progress, Variety reports.
The difference between what networks want (in terms of CPM) and what they get are still in flux. But NBC looks more like the initial pushes from CBS (CBS -1.9% ), in seeking low double-digit increases for prime-time inventory, while Fox and ABC are aiming high single digits.
“Everyone came out high” with rate increases, one top media buyer tells Variety. “There’s not a buyer who will stand for that.”
Fox is seeing early interest in FX inventory as well as a suite of new ad products it's begun rolling out.
Is it just us or is Dwayne Johnson looking extra good on his Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle press tour? From his salt and pepper beard to his razor-sharp suits, there is just something so grown and sexy about Dwayne lately that we instantly dissolve every time we see him. Luckily for us, Dwayne still has a few more stops to go, so we'll just be soaking up every delicious moment until the movie hits theaters on Dec. 20.
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RuPaul's newly installed star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was unveiled Friday amid cheers from fellow celebrities and a throng of fans.The iconic drag queen has spent 35 years bringing drag to a mainstream audience. For the last several years, he has produced and hosted the reality competition series "RuPaul's Drag Race."The show has placed a spotlight on the LGBT community, launching careers for more than 150 contestants."I love all of you, and I wish for each and every person within the sound of my voice: that your dreams can come true as mine have," RuPaul said in remarks to the assembled crowd. "This is absolutely the most important moment in my professional career."Among those who helped Rupaul celebrate his star was actress Jane Fonda.The star is located on the sidewalk outside the offices of World of Wonder Productions, which produces "RuPaul's Drag Race."
Police investigating suspicious, smoking chemical at high school in Covington
ST. TAMMANY PARISH - One juvenile is in custody after police say a suspicious chemical was found at a high school in Covington.
According to the Covington Police Department, school officials at William Pitcher Jr. High School notified police just after 2:00 p.m. regarding a student in possession of a bottle containing an unknown chemical. The bottle was reportedly smoking, and school authorities say the chemical had spilled onto a sidewalk outside.
One male juvenile is currently in police custody, and criminal charges are pending.
The Covington Police Department, with the assistance of the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office and Covington Fire Department are continuing the investigation.
Officials say there is no threat to public safety at this time, and the chemical has been isolated, and is in the process of decontamination.
May 2 Genmark Diagnostics Inc
* Genmark Diagnostics reports first quarter 2017 results
* Q1 revenue $12.5 million versus I/B/E/S view $12.5 million
* Q1 loss per share $0.30
* Sees FY 2017 revenue $65 million to $70 million
* Q1 earnings per share view $-0.28 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Genmark Diagnostics Inc - For full year 2017, company continues to expect revenue in range of $65 to $70 million and gross margin in range of 48-52%. Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
McLaren Automotive has announced the first details of its new Composites Technology Centre. Based close to the campus of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) at the University of Sheffield, and built with support from Sheffield City Council, the new centre will be responsible for the development and manufacturing of the monocell and monocage carbon fibre chassis in future McLaren cars.
This next generation Monocell will be built using advanced automated manufacturing techniques developed in conjunction with the AMRC. The new facility is due to start construction in early 2017 with the first pre-production carbon fibre chassis expected to be delivered to the McLaren Technology Centre in the second half of 2017 using trial manufacturing processes in the AMRC before going into full production by 2020.
ALL TIME GLOW Rainbow Road's Got Nothing On This Hot Wheels Track Loaded With Lights
Sit back, buckle up and go on one hell of a ride that some goofball of a human clearly spent way too much time on.
As noted earlier via TMZ Sports, WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair was placed in a medically induced coma and was scheduled to undergo surgery this afternoon. Flair was hospitalized in an intensive care unit on Saturday, reportedly due to heart-related issues.
Flair has come out of surgery but his situation is said to be “extremely serious,” according to F4Wonline.com.
No other details were made available after surgery but F4Wonline.com adds that Flair had been scheduled to undergo surgery this week. It is not clear if this was the original surgery scheduled or a new operation. Their report also states that there is believed to be a heart issue and another issue.
We will keep you updated on Flair’s status.
A man is in custody after leading officers on a chase that ended in an officer-involved shooting.
OHP says a traffic stop led to shots fired after police attempted to pull over Christopher Sells for failure to signal near the Hard Rock Casino around 11:30 p.m. Friday night.
Troopers say the chase ended when Sells lost control of his vehicle and ended up on a grassy shoulder after exiting the Will Rogers Turnpike near Verdigris.
Troopers say the Sells was not shot but treated for a minor injury at the scene before being booked into the Rogers County Jail.
He was arrested on multiple complaints, including possession of methamphetamine, resisting arrest, assault and battery on a police officer and driving under the influence.
OHP says no troopers were injured.
Buncombe County Manager Wanda Greene has announced she will be retiring from her position effective July 1, 2017. “Over the last few weeks, I have reflected on my career with Buncombe County,” she wrote in a letter addressed to Commissioner Chair Brownie Newman.
“I realize that I am ready for the next chapter of this wonderful life journey. Like most people, I have a bucket list, and it is time to change directions and enjoy many of the things life has to offer,” she goes on to write.
“Times are changing and interests have shifted,” Greene cites as one reason for deciding to retire.
Greene has been employed by Buncombe County for 23 years. You can read her entire letter of resignation below.
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Ross (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bills, Geoff Hobson of the Bengals' official site reports.
With the rookie speedster still out, A.J. Green and Brandon LaFell are on track to continue to start at wideout for the Bengals on Sunday, with Tyler Boyd likely to serve as the team's No. 3 option at the position and a combo of Cody Core and Alex Erickson on hand in reserve.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP)  California's top judge says the courts are preparing for an influx of lawsuits tied to last year's historically destructive wildfires and mudslides.
Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye told lawmakers in her annual "state of the judiciary" address Monday that the onslaught of cases shows that the court system needs more money. She says additional cash would restore court hours cut during the Great Recession and allow for more staff to help the public navigate the judiciary, especially people who aren't represented by lawyers.
Cantil-Sakauye took a veiled shot at President Donald Trump, saying the United States is "coping with unprecedented disruption, attacks on the free press, threats to the rule of civility, the rule of law, and judicial independence."
A child in Acton was airlifted to the hospital Monday after being hit by a truck.
The incident happened shortly after 12:15 p.m. Monday on the 32900 block of Listie Avenue, north of Soledad Canyon Road and south of Sierra Highway.
Paramedics with the Los Angeles County Fire Department were dispatched 12:19 p.m. to reports of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle, Fire Department Inspector Melanie Flores told The Signal.
“This was a auto versus pedestrian,” she said, describing the vehicle as a truck.
The identity, age and gender of the child were not disclosed.
Paramedics, who arrived at the scene at 12:26 p.m., called for an “airship” helicopter a few minutes later.
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On Saturday, October 21st farms and farmers will be celebrated at the Aiken County Farmers Market's Fall Festival.
The annual festival is to show support for the farmers who provide produce to the area year round.
This year, the Aiken office of the Clemson Extension Agency and Aiken County 4-H clubs will participate in the festival, hosting youth activities and advice on handling food safely.
4-H Club members will also be selling pumpkins for scholarship funds.
Produce, baked goods, honey and a variety of other goods will be available for purchase at the festival.
The event starts at sunrise and ends at noon.
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DENTS RUN, Pa. (AP) — The FBI has come up empty at the rural Pennsylvania site where Civil War gold is rumored to be buried.
State officials and members of a treasure-hunting group joined the FBI at the site where local lore has it a gold shipment was lost or hidden during the 1863 Battle of Gettysburg.
The FBI said in a statement Monday night that it conducted a "court-authorized excavation" at Dents Run, a heavily forested area about 135 miles (217 kilometers) northeast of Pittsburgh.
The FBI isn't confirming that its dig had anything to do with the legendary Civil War treasure. But the agency says it didn't find whatever it was looking for.
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The FBI won't release additional details, saying the dig was related to an "ongoing investigation."
An airline is going to pay 2 friends $4,000 each per month to move to Iceland and travel the world, accommodation included
For Women, hands are at the very least needed to cover the lady nips that Instagram deems totally unacceptable, but one New York-City based nail artist is using them to free the nipple - ten times over.
Yep, Mei Kawajiri has been spoiling her clients with the gift of nip and it's actually creative AF.
Those fingertips are nothing short of a masterpiece with the nail nips ranging from big to small, dark to light and pierced to well, not-pierced. Talk about attention to detail.
Seriously though, this is a pretty cool contribution to the #FreeTheNipple campaign, a gender equality movement which began in 2012 in response to Instagram's penchant for removing images of women who dared to bare their nipples.
So next time you fancy getting your nails did just remember, who needs tips when you can have tits?
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The Trump candidacy is a PRODUCT of decades of GOP rhetoric devaluing women and girls, especially WoC.He's not an aberration.
One of the ways the GOP has devalued women throughout my adult life has been by using Hillary Clinton as a surrogate for us all.
The myth of a demonic Hillary Clinton dovetailed with the myths of the "welfare queens" and "unwed mothers" used by the GOP to demonize WoC.
All of this GOP rhetoric is faux-outrage, not actual empathy.It's manipulation designed to woo certain women into downballot GOP voting.
GOP policies do NOT support women, girls, or families.Their legislative and governing actions belie their now-pandering language.
A man was arrested by police in Suffolk County after authorities say he was driving with 76 license suspensions.Darryl McDonald, 41, of Wyandanch was pulled over in a 2008 Chevrolet pickup truck for driving with an expired inspection sticker.Police made the stop as he was driving eastbound on Washington Avenue at approximately 12:20 p.m. Monday.Following a DMV check, police say it was determined that McDonald was driving with a license that had been suspended 76 times on 15 different dates.He was charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and is scheduled to be arraigned in Central Islip Tuesday.----------
Canadian Solar Inc. (NASDAQ: CSIQ) shares are trading lower by $0.75 at $16.45 in Monday's session.
The company reported a Q2 EPS loss of 15 cents on revenues of $692 million, a revenue beat of nearly $64 million. Street estimates for EPS were in a wide range with no clear consensus.
After a lower open, Canadian Solar attempted to rally but found resistance just above the lower-end of Friday's range ($16.45), reaching $16.65 and continued its move lower. The ensuing decline took the stock all the way to $15.71, but quickly rebounded to make a new high for the session at $16.68.
The current low coincides with its July 12 low ($15.72).
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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — There are a number of places you can go to see the upcoming solar eclipse on Monday, August 21.
The Buffalo Astronomical Association listed the following places where you can go to see it:
Buffalo Museum of Science, 1020 Humboldt Parkway
Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium at Buckham Hall, Buffalo State College
Buffalo & Erie County Public Library’s Central Branch, 1 Lafayette Square
Wilkeson Pointe at the Outer Harbor, 225 Fuhrmann Boulevard
Here are some other places you can go, outside of Buffalo:
Blasdell – Penn Dixie Fossil Park & Nature Preserve, 4050 North Street
Fredonia – Science Center at SUNY Fredonia, 280 Central Ave – 12-4 p.m.
Niagara Falls City Schools District Central Office, 630 66th Street
Wilson – Calvin Krueger Park, 350 Ontario Street
The eclipse will begin at 1:11 p.m., and the maximum amount of sun coverage will occur at 2:33 p.m. It will end at 3:51 p.m.
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Radio exec JACK SWART joins MAX MEDIA RIVER RADIO/CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO as GSM/Dir. Sales.
SWART states, “This is a strong cluster of stations that includes KEZS (K-103) — a 100,000 watt country legend. We also have KZIM 960 AM, KGKS 93.9 — ‘Real Rock,’ KGKS — THE RIVER 93.9 (Adult Hits) and the sports combo of KLSC 92.9 and 1220 KGIR — featuring ESPN RADIO, SOUTHEAST MISSOURI sports, the ST. LOUIS BLUES and the KANSAS CITY CHIEFS. The stations are local and community-oriented with promotions like ST. JUDE Radiothon, TOYS FOR TOTS and more.”
Reach out to him at jack@riverradio.net.
× Cook County soda tax expected to be repealed next week, commissioner says
CHICAGO — The Cook County soda tax is expected to be repealed next week.
Cook County Commissioner Sean Morrison says there will be a repeal vote in the finance committee on Oct. 10.
Morrison’s office says they have enough commissioners signed on to repeal the soda tax and withstand a veto from Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle.
Those commissioners include Richard Boykin, John A. Fritchey, Timothy O. Schneider, Jeffrey R. Tobolski, Peter N. Silvestri, Bridget Gainer, Gregg Goslin, John P. Daley, Jesus G. Garcia, Stanley Moore and Dennis Deer.
The repeal would happen Dec. 1.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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THE GREATEST GUITAR EVENT OF THE YEAR
Joe Bonamassa
Tuesday, March 7
Doors 7PM / Show 8PM
The Riverside Theater
“They’re calling him the future of blues, but they’re wrong – Joe Bonamassa is the present; so fresh and of his time that he almost defines it." — Classic Rock Magazine
“Bonamassa is the Barometer of just how far a Blues Rock Artist can go.” — Get Ready To Rock
Bonamassa has been lauded as one of the world’s greatest guitarists and he is fast evolving into a full-blown truly charismatic and mesmerizing blues-rock star, as well as a singer-songwriter of stylistic depth and emotional resonance. Joe currently has TWELVE #1 albums on the Billboard Blues Chart. To support his upcoming new studio Album “Blues Of Desperation” out now, Bonamassa is back on tour. Joe will perform an exciting new show including new songs from his latest album that will guarantee a once in a lifetime performance that will wow his audiences
At last week's Downtown/Diridon community working group meeting which reviews updates on the plans for BART to San Jose, four members of the group urged VTA staff to consider fare integration with BART and Caltrain. As the opening of new BART stations nears in Milpitas and Berryessa, passengers will need to transfer between BART and VTA to reach their destinations, and VTA is considering charging for a formerly free route connecting Diridon and Downtown as part of its Next Network service overhaul.
Start the conversation, or Read more at Green Caltrain.
An artist’s rendering of Exploration Place’s new Design Build Fly exhibit that will open at the science museum on Dec. 2. Exploration Place Courtesy
Singer, Aramide, is very fortunate to have an understanding man for a hubby as she has been able to build a strong career in music after graduation.
The singer is currently fine all thanks to God and the good voice she is blessed with which has stood her out in her genre of music.
With the rate at which entertainers marriage is coming to an abrupt end, some are still smiling in theirs and building understanding as the day goes by knowing that they are both from different homes and backgrounds.
Aramide is currently happy that things have been going the way God wants it with her hubby as they currently celebrate their 2nd year wedding anniversary.
Penning down some words on their day, she wrote, “Your kindness is magic, your love is selfless and sincere, your heart is golden and you are my everything. I want to be able to say this year after year till we're Old and Grey. I love this forever thing it's like the coolest and I'm insanely in love with you. Happy 2nd year anniversary to us.”
Lady A went on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon last night to perform their latest song, ‘Heart Break’ and of course, that’s not all!
WATCH them figure out their band superlatives. 🙂
A new Hope
Barbadian batsman Kyle Hope posted the West Indies' first ton of the English tour in a three day match against Derbyshire. His century was followed by two more, one by his brother Shai Hope and the other by Roston Chase before the West Indies declared on 423/3.
See the BBC report for the full details and scorecard.
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Bride and groom are dragged off United Airlines flight by ‘US Marshal’ after moving to an empty row to let sleeping passenger nap in their seats
BALTIMORE — Willie Rodriguez scored 22 points and Binghamton notched its sixth-straight win, beating Loyola (Maryland) 77-64 on Saturday afternoon.
Rodriguez was 9 of 13 from the floor for the Bearcats (7-4). J.C. Show added 17 points and Thomas Bruce led the team with nine rebounds in addition to his eight points.
Binghamton went ahead 12-10 on a Show 3-pointer early in the first half and never trailed after that on its way to a 36-21 advantage at intermission
A slow second-half start for the Bearcats allowed the Greyhounds (1-8) to close to 42-35 on an Isaiah Hart jumper with 15:25 to play. The Bearcats answered with 3-pointers by Rodriguez, Everson Davis and Fard Muhammad to help stretch it to 53-41 with 11:42 left and they led by double figures the rest of the way.
Chuck Champion scored 17 points with four assists to lead the Greyhounds, who have lost five straight and have yet to defeat a Division I team this season.
Hugh Hefner Crypt Sealed with a Kiss
Hugh Hefner's Crypt Sealed with a Kiss
Hugh Hefner's got game even in death, because someone made out with his crypt.
TMZ broke the story ... Hef's family had a very private, small ceremony last Saturday at L.A.'s Westwood Village Memorial Park, where he was entombed next to Marilyn Monroe.
Well just days later, someone planted lipstick kisses on Hef's crypt, and a few for good measure on Marilyn's.
Hef's crypt will soon be adorned by a plaque with his name, but if you want to pay your respects sooner all you have to do is follow the lipstick.
Wednesday, Rutgers extended an offer to St. John's College (Washington, D.C.) defensive end Tre'Mon Morris-Brash. The 6-3, 225-pound junior also holds an offer from Syracuse, the first program to extend one.
Extremely Grateful and Truly Blessed to say that I have received my first Big 10 offer from Rutgers university #Godsplan #LLHB #Big10 pic.twitter.com/QWD6DXq9wZ -- Tre'Mon Morris-Brash (@dolladrop) October 4, 2017
Although his recruitment is just getting started, Morris-Brash has high developmental upside and projects as one of the more explosive edge defenders in the region.
He has a quick first step, and good shoulder dip off the edge to disrupt plays in the back-field. Plus, he has a long, wiry build, and is an explosive mover with long arms.
Additional teams throughout the region showing interest include Boston College, Maryland and Temple, among others.
Todderick Hunt may be reached at thunt@njadvancemedia.com. Follow him on Twitter @TodderickHunt. Find NJ.com Rutgers Football on Facebook.
A driver along Interstate 45 crashed, then began to do circles in the middle of the freeway, bringing traffic to a standstill, witness video showed.A number of viewers shot video of the incident that showed the damaged white SUV spinning along the freeway with a hood up and a smashed front end.One of the witnesses in the video can be heard saying that all the tires were flat.It happened sometime Sunday evening, according to witnesses.
Fill up those stockings.
Amazon has a huge selection of potential stocking stuffers on sale. All of these items are $10 or less and come with free shipping for all.
Here's a few of the ones we liked:
Remember the closer it gets to Christmas, the less likely Amazon will be able to guarantee your presents arrive on time. Order soon before you lose your chance.
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Elderly man Calls Police for Ride to Visit Wife in Hospital
Deputy Chief Jason Bentley was Happy to Help
MONTOURSVILLE, Pa. (AP) – An elderly Pennsylvania man had no way of visiting his ill wife in the hospital, so he called police to help.
Montoursville Police Chief Jeff Gyurina says the 84-year-old man’s same-aged wife had a medical emergency last Thursday and was taken from their home in an ambulance.
The frail man told Gyurina, who was at the scene, he had no family in the area to take him to the hospital, and he can’t drive anymore.
Gyurina gave him the patrol car’s cell number and told him to call whenever he was ready to go.
A few hours went by, and Deputy Chief Jason Bentley got the call.
He picked up the man and escorted him into the hospital in Williamsport.
The chief says “it’s a small town so you try to help out when you can.”
Feb 2 (OPTA) - Standings of the Big Bash League on Friday P W L T Ded RR PTS Perth Scorchers 10 8 2 0 0 .154 16 Adelaide Strikers 10 7 3 0 0 .801 14 Melbourne Renegades 10 6 4 0 0 .297 12 Hobart Hurricanes 10 5 5 0 0 -.291 10 Sydney Sixers 10 4 6 0 0 .331 8 Sydney Thunder 10 4 6 0 0 -.039 8 Brisbane Heat 10 4 6 0 0 -.437 8 Melbourne Stars 10 2 8 0 0 -.926 4 Note: Ded-Deductions; RR-Net Run Rate
Voters in both the Town of Winthrop and Okanogan County Fire District 6 are handily approving a proposed annexation of the town to the fire district, the first tally of special election votes indicated on Tuesday night .
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Report: Mueller probe looking at obstruction
WASHINGTON - The Washington Post is reporting that Special Counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election is now examining whether President Donald Trump tried to obstruct justice.
Accusations of obstruction arose last month when Trump fired FBI Director James Comey. Comey testified in a Senate hearing last week that he believed he was fired "because of the Russia investigation."
Comey also testifed he told Trump he was not under investigation.
The Post report Wednesday cites anonymous sources who were briefed on requests made by investigators. It was not known whether the FBI was the source of the information.
Mark Corallo, a spokesman for Trump's personal lawyer, responded Wednesday evening to the Post report by saying, "The FBI leak of information regarding the president is outrageous, inexcusable and illegal."
Tennessee coach Mike Mularkey says he doesn't think quarterback Marcus Mariota's sprained left knee or left tackle Taylor Lewan's sore back should keep either out of the Titans' game with San Francisco on Sunday.
Mularkey said Monday that he anticipates both could practice Wednesday.
Mariota was hurt when he started to slide too late and was hit. The quarterback didn't miss a snap and finished the game. Lewan went out of the game in the second quarter after having back spasms, but Mularkey says that is a short term issue.
An injured ankle will keep tight end Phillip Supernaw out of practice. Mularkey says he's not ready to say yet if linebacker Derrick Morgan, who missed a 12-7 loss to Arizona with a knee injury, will miss another practice.
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MILWAUKEE -- Do you know what to do if your child is choking? What do you do when other methods fail? Now, a new device -- could it help save lives? FOX6 investigates "LifeVac," Thursday on FOX6 News at 9.
BUCKSPORT — The Bucksport United Methodist Church, located at 71 Franklin St. in Bucksport, will host a breakfast buffet on Saturday, Oct. 14, from 6:30 until 9:30 a.m.
This all-you-care-to-eat meal features several entrees, beverages and homemade baked goods. The cost is $8 for adults, $4 for children and $25 for a family of four or more.
For more information, call the church office at 469-3622 or Ed Petravicz at 469-9979.
Coventry City resume their League One campaign this evening as they travel to AFC Wimbledon.
The Sky Blues are on a torrid run of form and manager Russell Slade is yet to claim his first league win in eight attempts.
City completed the signing of former Premier League striker Yakubu on a deal until the end of the season, although the 34-year-old is still awaiting international clearance to be eligible to play this evening.
Sky Blues skipper Jordan Willis is set to serve the final game of his suspension this evening while striker Stuart Beavon remains a doubt after missing the defeat to Oldham.
AFC Wimbledon have won just one of their last four League One games, and the Dons sit in 15th place in the table.
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The list you didn't know you needed. The top 100 boy bands/songs of all time.
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5. *NSYNC, "Tearin' Up My Heart" (1998)
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4. One Direction, "What Makes You Beautiful" (2011)
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3. The Beatles, "I Want to Hold Your Hand" (1963)
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2. The Jackson 5, "I Want You Back" (1969)
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1. Backstreet Boys, "I Want It That Way"
Drinking in public to end after World Cup
207 Thursday, July 5th 2018 at 00:00 GMT +3 | Thursday, July 5th 2018 at 00:00 GMT +3 | World Cup 2018 By Robin Toskin:
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Russians are having a treat of their life during this festive break thanks to the Fifa World Cup. Law enforcers here, apparently, are biting their fingers as they try to put up their best face with the visitors around.
In a filmed encounter between a famous Russian blogger and the Police and posted on twitter, he was told in no uncertain terms the behaviour (drinking in the open) would end with World Cup carnival.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - WARBA BANK:
* SIGNS $400 MILLION SYNDICATED MURABAHA FINANCING AGREEMENT FOR TERM OF 3 YEARS‍​ Source:(bit.ly/2jMdcsZ) Further company coverage:
Through the Faculty Fellowship program, US college professors from numerous disciplines visit the Holy Land for the first time for an opportunity to collaborate with their Israeli counterparts Profs. Manoj Shukla from New Mexico University and Cathy Elias from DePaul University, Illinois discuss the Faculty Fellowship program while in Jerusalem.
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Speech to Text for Adaptive bikes
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community were able to experience adaptable bicycles. bike expo-vo-1 bike expo-vo-2 these bikes were brought to the olmsted county fairgrounds from 'all abilites' in iowa and the rochester parks and rec is helping the community gain access to them. they are for people with cognitive - physical - and age related disabilities. jonathan mercer's little sister has had several brain surgeries for her tumors and he says these bikes bring out the real her.xxx bike expo-sot-1 bike expo-sot-2 "i'm proud of the person she's becoming because she's starting to become a lot more joyful and a lot more happy." jonathan says he hopes to see rochester become more handicap accessable with the growing community in years to come.
A burglary took place at a church and events space in Hull, officers have said.
Intruders broke into Jubilee Central on King Edward Street in Hull. between 9.30pm on Friday and 9.30am on Saturday.
They caused damage inside and stole property.
Officers have asked anyone with information to call 101, quoting log 173 of March 17.
DENVER (CBS4)– Renters recount horror stories at the state Capitol in an effort to convince lawmakers to take action on unscrupulous landlords.
A new bill proposed would allow tenants to withhold rent until repairs are made in certain cases.
Under the current law, there is no deadline for landlords to fix anything.
A bill by Rep. Dominique Jackson, a Democrat representing Aurora, would require repairs within 24 hours if it impacts a tenant’s health or safety.
“We’re just asking that people have a safe place to live,” said Jackson.
The bill would also allow tenants to sue and withhold rent without calling a building inspector, as required under current law. It would also include recourse for landlords who are wrongly accused.
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo, says the Federal Government plans to establish modular refineries to engage youths involved in illegal oil refining in the Niger Delta. This, according to Osinbajo will discourage illegal refining in the region. The acting President made this known at a stakeholders meeting with members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Rivers […]
A notable rise in Greece’s trade deficit was recorded in August by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) as there was a sharp increase in imports.
According to ELSTAT, Greece’s trade deficit rose to 31.3 percent in August, totalling nearly 3.65 billion euros for the month, compared with to just under 3.2 billion in August, 2016.
Despite the rise in the country’s trade deficit, a slight rise in exports was recorded as ELSTAT reported a 3.5 percent year-over-year increase in outbound shipments this August.
Over the first eight months of 2017, Greece’s trade deficit increased by 20.4 percent, and has reached 14.8 billion euros.
's stock had its "equal weight" rating reiterated by research analysts at Morgan Stanley in a research report issued on Wednesday. They currently have a $307.00 target price on the biotechnology company's stock.
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Singapore's First Ship Lease (FSL) Trust said that it has sold containership, FSL Santos for $6.2 million to reduce its debt service requirements for the fourth quarter.
A press release from the company stated: FSL Trust Management , as trusteemanager of First Ship Lease Trust , announces that the Trust has sold containership, FSL Santos, for a cash consideration of approximately US$6,195,000, thus moderating its debt service requirements for 4QFY2017."
FSL Santos is a German-built, 1,221 TEU vessel built in 2003 that has been deployed in the Hanse Containership Pool. The net proceeds from this Disposal will be applied in full to the Trust's outstanding loan facility and the Trust will record a gain on disposal of approximately US$800,000 for 4Q2017.
Roger Woods, Chief Executive Officer of FSLTM commented: “We are very pleased to have been able to dispose of one of the Trust’s older vessels. The Disposal of this 14-year old vessel also saves the Trust the expense of a third special survey due in 2QFY2018”.
A software engineer in North Carolina has created a new plugin that lets website administrators monitor when someone accesses their site from an IP address associated with the federal government . It was created in part to protest a measure signed by President Trump in April that allows internet service providers to sell sensitive information about your online habits without needing your consent. Motherboard reports:
Madhya Pradesh is reeling under scorching heat for the last couple of days.
Eight black bucks were today found to have died of heat stroke in Dewas district of Madhya Pradesh.The herd was found dead in a field on Bhatasa road in Khategaon tehsil, 130 km from the district headquarters, said Sub Divisional Officer (Forests) SL Yadav.Villagers informed forest officials about the dead antelopes. After autopsy, the carcasses were disposed of.Veterinary surgeon Mahesh Suryavanshi, who carried out the autopsies, attributed the deaths to heat stroke, Mr Yadav said.The state is reeling under scorching heat for the last couple of days. The highest maximum temperature of 46.2 degree Celsius was today recorded at Khajuraho.
The Congressional Budget Office believes 14 million people would lose health care coverage in 2018 under the Republican's proposed plan.
President Donald Trump will try to rally Americans behind that plan.
He'll be in Ypsilanti on Wednesday.
Monday he hosted a White House listening session with Americans who say Obamacare failed them, but the White House is bracing for some bad headlines about their plan to repeal and replace Obamacare.
Democrats say the bill has nothing to do with health care, and argue the GOP plan shrinks aid to the poor while cutting taxes for the wealthy.
Outside groups predict 10 to 15 million Americans will lose coverage, but supporters say it's about choice.
The Congressional Budget Office also says the GOP plan would save the federal government $337 billion over ten years.
SYDNEY (AP) - Australia's most powerful investigative authority has recommended that priests who fail to tell police about suspected child sexual abuse should face criminal charges, even when they learn of abuse through confession.
Australia's Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse recommended in a report on Monday that all states and territories in Australia introduce legislation that would make it a criminal offense for people to fail to report child sexual abuse in an institutional setting. Clergy who find out about sexual abuse during a confidential religious confession would not be exempt from the law.
The royal commission is the nation's highest form of inquiry. It has been investigating since 2013 how churches and other institutions responded to the sexual abuse of children in Australia over the last several decades.
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Join the Anderson Family as they spread a little Christmas cheer during their 44th Annual Christmas Toy Giveaway on Dec 23, at 1 p.m. at 1120 Michigan Ave, Port Allen.
All children are invited and the child must be present to receive toys. This Christmas giveaway was begun by the late Mr. & Mrs. Curtis Anderson in the spirit of love for all children.
The Anderson family pledged to continue the tradition in memory of their parents. The toy drive would not be successful without other cheerful givers.
The family requests your help in brightening a child’s day with a gift for Christmas, monetary donations as well as bikes and toys (new or used).
Please contact Kirby D. Anderson, Sr. (225) 315-4074 or (225) 343-7782.
Inauguration plans released for next New Orleans mayor
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — LaToya Cantrell will be sworn in as New Orleans' first woman mayor in two weeks, and the inauguration's organizers have released a schedule of related events.
The first of two religious services is set for Saturday, May 5, at New Orleans' Greater St. Stephen Full Gospel Church.
Inauguration day falls two days later, May 7. It starts with a Mass at St. Louis Cathedral in the French Quarter.
The inauguration ceremony is set for 10 a.m. at the Mahalia Jackson Theater, followed by a public reception in Louis Armstrong Park.
A reception for veterans follows that evening at the World War II Museum. The inaugural ball takes place at Mardi Gras World, where floats for major Mardi Gras parades are displayed.
Cantrell will succeed term-limited fellow Democrat Mitch Landrieu.
Emergency officials say a pilot has been found and is being taken to the hospital after a plane crash south of Marshall.
Crews were called around 11 a.m. to a location off of Highway 59, south of Marshall in response to the pilot's report of the crash.
According to Texas DPS, The pilot reported to emergency officials that he had crashed his small plane while checking pipelines.
According to an official with the Marshall Fire Department, the pilot suffered a severe cut to his head, but was walking without assistance when he was found.
Harrison County and Panola County officials also responded to the crash, which happened near the Harrison-Panola county line.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
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HAMPTON, Illinois — Emergency crews are working to put out a house fire off of IL 84, near Hampton.
Neighbors say they saw the garage erupt in flames.
WQAD’s Christina Hepner spoke with family members of the owner, who confirmed that the woman, their mother, no longer lives in the home.
Port Byron, Cordova, and Rapid City Fire Departments are among the crews on scene.
This is a developing story.
During the segment, Corden joked about Cee Lo Green's bizarre gold outfit that he wore for the evening, what has since been revealed to be the attire of his new alter-ego Gnarly Davidson. "We've been thinking what do we even call this?" Corden said of Green's costume.
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Associated Press
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Police recovered ammunition among other items from the home of a man who shot and wounded patrons inside an Oklahoma restaurant last week.
The warrant to search the apartment of 28-year-old Alexander Tilghman was issued just more than four hours after police say Tilghman wounded three people about 6:30 p.m. last Thursday at Louie's On The Lake. A fourth person fell and broke his arm in the chaos after the shooting before Tilghman was fatally shot by two civilians.
The warrant filed Tuesday says 9 millimeter ammunition, notebook writings, a computer, a laptop and cellphones were taken from the apartment.
Police have not said what type of handgun was used by Tilghman, who was certified as an armed security guard.
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A Subway employee in Newburgh is being credited for helping a customer at the drive-thru.
We're not just talking about serving a sandwich.
Nora Schnidler says as a customer's card slipped out of her hand. The customer tried to reach for it, when everything unfolded.
Schnidler has been working at the High Pointe Drive location for about 3 and a half years.
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Amy Shriver Dreussi is an advocate with the Canton area League of Women Voters. shes a guest on the Gary Rivers Show Wednesday morning to talk about Issue One.
Ohio Issue 1 on the May 8 ballot would change the way lines are drawn for congressional districts – the people we send to Washington D.C. to represent us.
Ohio lawmakers came up with a bipartisan way to draw lines for congressional districts.
There are a few detractors, but most who have a stake in redistricting think this new plan is the best one legislators have come up with you.
CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) -- Sean O'Brien scored 16 points and had 13 rebounds and Leo Vincent added 15 points as Southern Illinois pulled away in the second half for an 83-69 win over Drake on Sunday.
Southern Illinois (8-7, 1-1 Missouri Valley) had a 37-32 lead at halftime before Drake used a 15-8 run in the first six minutes of the second half, taking a 47-45 lead on Reed Timmer's layup.
Timmer later hit a 3 pulling Drake to within 56-55, but Sean Lloyd made a layup, Austin Weiher buried a 3, Aaron Cook had a layup as did O'Brien and the lead was at 10 with 8:41 to go.
Nick McGlynn's jumper with 4:04 left was the last time Drake (3-11, 1-1) trailed by single digits. Vincent responded with a 3 making it 75-63.
Timmer led the Bulldogs with 17 points and Ore Arogundade finished with 13 points.
Bitcoin Price Watch; Here’s What Happened Today And What’s Next
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All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders have launched a peace move to change the frosty relationship between the Executive and the National Assembly. Lawmakers are threatening to override President Muhammadu Buhari’s veto on the Electoral Act amendme...
April 24 (Reuters) - Hawaiian Holdings Inc:
* HAWAIIAN HOLDINGS REPORTS 2018 FIRST QUARTER FINANCIAL RESULTS
* QTRLY PASSENGER LOAD FACTOR 85.2% VERSUS 84.0%
* QTRLY PASSENGER REVENUE PER ASM 12.93 CENTS VERSUS 12.47 CENTS
* SEES Q2 OPERATING REVENUE PER ASM FLAT TO UP 3.0%
* SEES FULL YEAR 2018 ASMS UP 5.0% TO UP 8.0% & COST PER ASM EXCLUDING FUEL AND SPECIAL ITEMS UP 0.5% TO UP 3.5%
* SEES GAAP FULL YEAR 2018 COST PER ASM EXCLUDING FUEL AND SPECIAL ITEMS UP 5.4% TO UP 8.9%
* SEES Q2 ECONOMIC FUEL COST PER GALLON $2.00 TO $2.10 & ON GAAP BASIS $2.11 TO $2.21
* SEES FULL YEAR 2018 ECONOMIC FUEL COST PER GALLON $2.05 TO $2.15 & ON GAAP BASIS $2.12 TO $2.22
* Q1 EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW $0.79, REVENUE VIEW $651.0 MILLION — THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
RV parked outside of Merced home catches fire
A RV that was parked outside of a home on 26th Street in Merced caught fire on Sunday Dec. 10, 2017, the Merced Fire Department reported. The fire spread to the home and no injuries were reported. mvelez@mercedsun-star.com
Malaysian police say a Vietnamese woman has been arrested in the death of North Korean leader's half brother.
Ennoh K bounces back with new single 'Pakala Pakala' | Malawi…
After three years of silence, Lilongwe based RnB Gospel Musician Enock Kabuli a.k.a “Mwana wa Igwe” is back with new single titled ‘Pakala Pakala’ scheduled to officially hit the airwaves on Monday, 5 February. Ennoh K bounces back Kabuli told Nyasa Times that his new coming is unique and …
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PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Second Round of the playoffs for the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Washington Capitals will begin later this week.
The Penguins announced Tuesday afternoon that Game 1 will be played on Thursday, April 26 at 7 p.m. in Washington D.C.
The schedule for the entire series has not yet been announced.
The Penguins are facing the Capitals in the second round of the playoffs for the third straight year.
In 2016, the Penguins defeated the Capitals in six games. The series went to Game 7 last year, but the Pens beat the Capitals in a shutout.
PARIS – Hermès is wooing Millennials with Twilly d’Hermès, its latest fragrance.
The house’s perfumer Christine Nagel was given carte blanche to create the feminine scent, for which she was inspired by the creative way young women wear Hermès scarves.
"I would say that the biggest risk, just like with any engine-powered machine, would be a breakdown," Vezzoli told Reuters TV as he made his pre take-off checks. "Usually you land on the ground, but in this case we would have to do a sea-landing."
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In this international chain, staff are ready for any demand and meet it with a smile. In the full-service spa, that includes a beauty and hair salon, special treatments for exfoliation and rehydration feature beer and hops, reflecting Denver's cult beer status. Workouts are free in two gyms. The hotel's own small space provides privacy, chilled towels and earphones; the vast TruFit athletic club, accessed direct from the hotel, has the bonus of a pool and steam room.
Wi-Fi is free for Ritz-Carlton reward members (easy to join); otherwise $13 (£10) daily. Upgrading to the 12th-floor Club Level gets you free drinks, light food – and grand views from the quiet lounge. Valet parking ($50/£37 overnight) is pricey, but the free courtesy car provides rides to nearby attractions, such as the Denver Art Museum.
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* Says it gets regulatory approval to issue up to 1.2 billion yuan ($176.60 million) bonds
A group of students from Scoil Phadraig Boys National school in Clane, were among those with projects in the Intel Mini Scientist exhibition recently.
Andrew O’Brien, Alex Mooney and James O’Rourke, all fifth class pupils, did a project called Automatic Washing Line. This involves a automatic washing line which has a sensor on the top that, when rain hits it, activates a motor which will automatically bring the clothes in under cover.
The group won the Intel Mini-scientist competition in their own school. The lads went on to represent the school in the Regional Finals in Blanchardstown in December.
They impressed the judges there and are now going forward to the Grand Final at the Helix in Dublin City University this Friday, February 2.
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HSBC Malaysia to invest $250 mln to build HQ in TRX financial district
KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 HSBC's Malaysian subsidiary said it would invest $250 million to acquire land and build its headquarters at the Tun Razak Exchange (TRX) financial district.
CARLISLE, Pa. (WHTM) Cumberland County commissioners are expected to discuss e-cycling at a meeting Wednesday afternoon.
There are only a few places for residents to recycle their electronics in the county.
York, Lebanon, Dauphin, Lancaster, Adams and Franklin counties all have drop-off spots for their own residents.
Cumberland County is considering opening up its own e-cycling facility where residents pay by the pound to drop off their old electronics.
Wednesday’s meeting is at 1:30 p.m. in the commissioner’s hearing room.
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Rob Holding passed his first huge test with flying colors
Rob Holding was a surprise starter in Arsene Wenger's back three, and he was great. He defended well overall -- despite a couple minor miscues -- but he really impressed with his calmness and ability on the ball. He had his hands full with the physicality of Alvaro Negredo, and then the pace and trickery of Adama Traore, but he dealt with both well, and it was an incredibly promising outing for the 21-year-old Englishman.
April 28 Innopac Holdings Ltd:
* Wong Chin Yong is appointed as chairman of board
* Dato' Moehamad Izat Emir to step down as chairman of board with immediate effect Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The Bangor Cardinals move to 4-0 with a shutout win Friday night against New Lisbon.
× Oklahoma City woman accused of lewd acts with multiple teenage boys
OKLAHOMA CITY – An Oklahoma City woman was arrested for engaging in lewd acts with multiple teenage boys.
On April 15, police were called to the 11900 block of Rose St., in reference to a child molestation call.
When officers arrived on scene, a woman told police that 31-year-old Rachel Hyams had engaged in inappropriate sex acts with two teenage boys, ages 15 and 14.
The officers questioned the teenage boys, who confirmed the woman’s story, the police report states.
Hyams was later arrested on two counts of engaging in lewd or indecent proposals or acts to a child under 16.
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ARENDTSVILLE BOROUGH, Pa. (WHTM) – State police are investigating an armed robbery in Adams County.
According to a press release, a masked man entered the Adams County National Bank on 101 Main Street around 6 p.m. Friday, took out a gun, and demanded money.
He made off with an undisclosed amount of money, according to state police.
Anyone with information about the robbery is asked to contact state police at 717-334-8111.
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Venezulean conductor Gustavo Dudamel conducts the traditional New Year's Concert 2017 with the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra at the Vienna Musikverein in Vienna, Austria, on January 1, 2017. HERBERT NEUBAUER / APA / AFP.
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A Sumter County woman stands accused after her two children tested positive for methamphetamine.
According to the Sumter County Sheriff's Office, Megan Nicole Watford, 28, stands charged with unlawful neglect of a child or helpless person.
RELATED: See others arrested in the Midlands this month.
Sheriff's investigators say Watford and her two children, aged 2 and 7, all tested positive for the drug on November 28, 2016.
No word on the current conditions of the children.
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Blackfalds RCMP seized a large amount of cocaine and methamphetamine, as well as cash, during a vehicle search on Friday.
Together the drugs and cash were valued at over $80,000. Several cellphones were also seized.
RCMP said the items were found in a vehicle officers stopped on Hwy 2 near 67th Street.
A 29-year-old man was charged with drug possession for the purpose of trafficking, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, and unauthorized possession of a firearm.
He was released on $10,000 bail and is scheduled to appear in Red Deer provincial court in January.
Kanye West and Scooter Braun are parting ways.
The news follows the recent report of Kanye leaving his longtime manager Izzy Zivkovic at the end of March.
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Kanye reportedly gave his whole management team an ultimatum to either work with him full-time or not at all, according to The Blast.
Members of his team were reportedly not down for the ultimatum, including Scooter, who works with several other artists already. The Blast also reports that the people interacting with him lately are “very worried for Yeezy’s mental health and well-being.”
Kanye is apparently still on good terms with Scooter, and they will continue to work together in the future.
Gazette Editor Tyson Whitney jumped out of the vehicle on the Holberg road to snap a photo of this iconic sign he hadn’t seen since he was a teenager.
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Fashion and Lifestyle Blogger, Mommy influencer and founder of TheStyleEditrix.com, Ashley Fultz joined us live with spring shoe trends. For more information on Ashley and her style tips, you can follow her blog. And be sure to check out her instagram @TheStyleEditrix for your chance to win a pair of shoes.
MOHAWK, N.Y. (AP) — Democratic U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer is pursuing a memorial in New York to honor an astronaut who died in the Space Shuttle Challenger explosion.
Gregory Jarvis was raised in the Herkimer (HUR’-kih-mur) County town of Mohawk. He lost his life in 1986 when the shuttle exploded shortly after launch.
Schumer is asking NASA to work with county officials to establish a permanent memorial honoring the payload specialist.
Jarvis graduated from Mohawk High School in 1962 and later served in the U. S. Air Force.
Luanda — A team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will travel to Angola to diagnose financial problems in response to the support requested by the Angolan Executive for an unfunded programme under the Policy Coordination Instrument (PCI).
The information was released on Sunday (22) by the director of the IMF's African department, Abebe Selassie, in Washington, who stressed that the team will assess issues such as macroeconomic, fiscal and exchange rate reforms.
Abebe Selassie highlights the fact that the Angolan government had expressed the interest of reforms to diversify the economy and not depend on oil.
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Reps. Michael McCaul and John Carter will accompany Ryan on the tour of border town McAllen, Texas. McCaul chairs the House Homeland Security Committee, while Carter chairs the Homeland Security Committee subcommittee.
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FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) -- TCU has named Jeremiah Donati its new athletic director, promoting one of Chris Del Conte's assistants after Del Conte left for the same job at Texas.
Donati, who was introduced at a news conference Monday, was executive director of the TCU Frog Club when he was hired as an assistant athletic director in charge of development in 2013. His most recent role was as deputy athletic director for external affairs.
Before joining the Frog Club, Donati worked for prominent football agent Leigh Steinberg as general counsel and director of player representation. He also had fundraising roles at Arizona, Washington State and Cal Poly.
Donati inherits a program that has been a Big 12 championship contender under longtime football coach Gary Patterson and is coming off an NIT championship in the first season under men's basketball coach Jamie Dixon, Del Conte's most significant hire.
Patti Stanger is known for her tough love, but we find out if her and Ryan are a match made in heaven in this week's Two Minute Warning! (WLS)
April 13 Hong Kong Finance Group Ltd :
* Loan agreement was entered into between hk finance as lender and customer d as borrower
* HK finance granted a secured loan in principal amount of hk$20.0 million to borrower for a term of twelve months
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Edwards (shoulder) is expected to return from the 10-day disabled list ahead of Friday's series opener against the Reds, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.
The Cubs had hoped to bring Edwards back from the DL earlier in the week, but those plans were scrapped after he retired only two of the five batters he faced and issued two walks in his second rehab outing with Triple-A Iowa on Monday. Edwards is scheduled to make another appearance Wednesday for Iowa and should be cleared to rejoin the Cubs afterward if he fares respectably in the outing. Once Edwards is reinstated from the DL, expect him to slot back in as one of the top setup men for closer Brandon Morrow.
(Source: Best Singer in the State).
Auditions for the Best Singer in the State competition will be held on Sunday, Oct. 16. The auditions will take place at the Timmons Arena at Furman University.
Singers can audition for the following divisions:
Junior division (Ages 8-17)
Adult division (18 and older)
Duet division
Church choir division
The grand prize winners will receive $2,500 in cash and two hours of studio time.
Participants will also have a chance to win a door prize from the competition's main sponsor, Ingles. Door prize winners will receive $500 in gift cards to the grocery store.
For more information about Best Singer in the State, visit the competition's website.
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Nearly 100 homes were lost in the small NSW town after a fire swept through it.
Nikolai Glushov, a former top executive at Aeroflot, fled Russia and claimed asylum in Britain in 2004.
The Latest on Vice President Mike Pence's trip to Latin America (all times local):
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Vice President Mike Pence is seeking to highlight the growing plight of Venezuelans with a visit with people who've fled the country to neighboring Colombia. Pence is visiting the Calvary Chapel in Cartagena.
He's praying with faith leaders and Venezuelan families before departing to Buenos Aires, Argentina later Monday.
Pence's visit comes as he tries to rally the region against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's attempts to consolidate power.
Pence on Sunday evening denounced Maduro's tactics and said the U.S. will not stand by as the country "crumbles."
April 24 (Reuters) - Tunghsu Azure Renewable Energy Co Ltd :
* SAYS 2017 NET PROFIT UP 210.2 PERCENT Y/Y Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2HsZG7z Further company coverage: (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
In 1922, an anti-Semitic painter assassinated Poland’s president at an art opening. The president wasn’t Jewish but outraged the opposition for being elected with the support of Jewish politicians. The events surrounding the incident are the subject of this case study in the rise of anti-Semitism in post-World War I Europe. The targeted president was the bête noir of the National Democrats, a party that remained committed to parliamentary democracy even as it espoused a Social Darwinist doctrine of struggle for supremacy among ethnicities. They believed Poland was for ethnic Poles only. Ironically, their ideology paralleled the racism of the nascent Nazis, except that the Nazis consigned the Poles to inferior status. Primed for Violence is especially interesting for its depiction of a “culture of hatred” that infected Poland, fueled by conspiracy theories and fake news. Democracy is fragile in such environments.
Hyderabad: Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao on Saturday completed a year by not stepping into his office at the Secretariat, the highest seat of power in the state.
Ever since the construction of Pragathi Bhavan was completed, the CM made it a point not to visit his office in Secretariat and indeed converted Pragathi Bhavan into a mini Secretariat with all the ministers and officials making a beeline for him to conduct meetings and for the functioning of various departments.
There has been strong criticism against the CM for not visiting the Secretariat citing ‘vaastu’ issues at the Chief Minister’s Office in ‘C’ block of the Secretariat.
Congress’ Revanth Reddy on Saturday demanded that the CM should be honoured with ‘Kumbhakarna’ award for not visiting the Secretariat for the last one year.
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French President Francois Hollande arrived in Baghdad on Monday to meet the French forces helping Iraq in the fight against the Islamic State group and to hold talks with top officials.
Hollande, who was travelling with French Defence Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian, had already visited in 2014 and remains the most prominent head of state to come to Iraq since the launch two and half years ago of a US-led coalition against the jihadists.
House Majority Whip Steve Scalise of Louisiana was shot Wednesday at a congressional baseball practice in Alexandria, Virginia, officials said. His wounds were not believed to be life-threatening.
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Amanda Bynes is fighting back against unauthorized claims she is engaged and pregnant.
The former child star returned to Twitter following almost six months of silence to set the record straight after a separate Twitter and Instagram account rumored to be used by Bynes sparked speculation.
"I am not @persianla27. I am not getting married and I am not pregnant. I don't understand why twitter won't take @persianla27 down," she tweeted Tuesday. Amanda shortly followed up, "I have asked repeatedly. This person continues to impersonate and harass me and twitter needs to take the account down."
The last time Bynes actively used Twitter was August 2016, where she once again asserted her social media sovereignty.
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Anderson went 2-for-6 with a stolen base and two runs scored in Tuesday's 12-8 extra-inning win over the Reds.
Anderson's batting average and on-base percentage remain mediocre, but he's delivered value in other areas. The stolen base is his team-high 18th, and he also leads the team with 47 runs scored. Until a couple of weeks ago, we couldn't even describe his average as mediocre -- he was hitting .230 on June 20 -- but Anderson's hit safely in 11 of last 12 games, going 18-for-49 (.367) with 11 runs, two home runs and seven RBI.
NEW YORK (AP) — Hundreds of public school teachers in New York City have landed tickets to the hottest show on Broadway.
Some 400 teachers from schools in all five boroughs will attend Wednesday night's performance of the sold-out, Tony Award-winning musical "Hamilton."
The teachers were selected by the city's Department of Education and via a lottery held by Teach For America-New York, a nonprofit educational organization. Barclays is also involved in the performance for educators through a partnership with the organization and the Education Department.
The Broadway show's organizers hope the musical's message of diversity and inclusiveness will resonate with educators and their students.
The teachers going to the show are educators who teach a variety of subjects in schools across the city.
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – The Newport News Police Department has issued a public safety concern following a rape that occurred in the Oyster Point area of Newport News early Friday morning.
Newport News Communications received the call at approximately 5:26 a.m. from an adult female victim who told police a stranger sexually assaulted her. The suspect was armed with a black and silver handgun and also took property from the victim’s residence. The suspect then fled the residence in an unknown direction after the sexual assault and robbery.
The suspect is described as a black male who stands approximately 6 feet 1 inch tall. He was also described as being heavy set with a short haircut and a short goatee. He was last seen wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt with a multi-colored shirt underneath, black shorts and black and white high top Nike shoes.
The NNPD asks that you call 911 if you see a male matching this description. The investigation remains ongoing.
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They live within the walls of Windsor Castle, where they regularly sing for the Royal Family. Established in 2008, the 450th anniversary of the accession of Queen Elizabeth I, they come to us on their first American tour with a program of court music including music of the notable “six” – composers from that earlier era – Byrd, Gibbons, Morley, Tallis, Tomkins, and Weelkes.
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The popular Van Wert independent/Northwest Ohio Welch Trophy “Student Athlete of the Week” award will return in April. All area spring sports coaches (baseball, softball, track and field and tennis) and athletic directors may submit nominations for the award by emailing sports@thevwindependent.com. One name will be drawn each week and the winner will receive a T-shirt courtesy of Northwest Ohio Welch Trophy in Van Wert. A different winner will be featured each Friday in April, May and early June at www.thevwindependent.com sports.
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has extended the term of Saskatchewan Lt.-Gov. Vaughn Schofield until the end of December.
Schofield was sworn in to what is usually a five-year term in March 2012.
She had a successful business career before she was appointed by former prime minister Stephen Harper.
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The following students were inducted into Tau Pi Phi at the University of Mount Union.
• Alex Krutkiewicz of Amherst
• Alex Machovina of Amherst
Tau Pi Phi is an honorary for business-related majors who have shown exceptional academic achievement. Induction into Tau Pi Phi requires a 3.0 overall GPA, a 3.3 GPA in departmental coursework and successful completion of eight courses in business administration, economics and/or accounting.
The PSNI has urged drivers to be a extremely careful on the Glenshane Road this morning following the overnight frost.
A police spokesperson stated: “Motorists are asked to exercise extreme caution when driving on the Glenshane Pass and the main road from Dungiven to Derry/Londonderry due to icy road conditions.”
Uprising female dancehall artist, Wendy Shay of Ruff Town Records has stated that “If Mzvee or I, dress to the stage with things that bring out my body because of my figure I don’t see anything wrong with it.
According to the singer, exposing one’s body as an entertainer is part of the package because artistes are meant to entertain their audience with what they’ve got.
She said while speaking in an interview on Accra FM that “a nurse wears her uniform so that one can identify that this person is a nurse. If you are an actor or singer you are an entertainer and you have to entertain your audience. For me, I call it an act it’s just an act”.
She however, indicated that “everyone admires something beautiful but I didn’t say we should be exposing our bodies. I didn’t say when you expose your body that’s fine, like going extreme”.
She added she will however not wear revealing cloths when she is not on stage.
“I won’t dress like that to the market, it is just for the stage.”
The top US military officer visited Afghanistan on Monday to evaluate the military campaign and ensure new American advisory teams and an upgraded Afghan Air Force are on target, AP reported. As the next fighting season with the Taliban looms, Gen. Joseph Dunford, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said he wants to understand the goals for the coming months so the US-led coalition can develop ways “to measure progress in the fight.” Dunford told reporters that he seeks “a discussion about measures of effectiveness.” Measuring success will be a key part of White House discussions this summer when President Donald Trump looks for a one-year assessment of his new regional strategy.
With just two months to go until the big day - and invitations set to go out this week - excitement is now building about the royal nuptials.
Kensington Palace announced the couple’s engagement last year following an 18-month relationship beginning in June 2016.
Meghan, 36, and Harry, 33, will marry at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, on Saturday, May 19.
The Dean of Windsor will conduct the ceremony and The Archbishop of Canterbury will officiate the couple as they make their vows.
There is space for approximately 800 people, so although 2,640 members of the public have been invited to proceedings, roughly only about one third will get to see the pair say ‘I do’.
The Queen and the rest of the Royal Family will all be guests at the 15th-century chapel.
Other key royal events which have taken place there include the wedding of Prince Edward and Sophie, Countess of Wessex, plus the televised blessing of Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall in 2005.
A: You’ve got a white hair.
B: Really? Where? Can you help me pull it out?
A: It’s on the top of your head. I’m pulling it out now. Have you been under a lot of stress recently?
B: Yes. My grandfather was recently admitted to hospital for an operation. I’ve been going every day to look after him.
A: 你有一根白頭髮。
B: 真的嗎？在哪裡？可以幫我拔掉嗎？
A: 在你頭頂。我拔囉。你是不是最近壓力太大了？
B: 是啊。最近我爺爺住院開刀，我每天都要去醫院照顧他。
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Welcome to the live news blog for Reading, Bracknell and Wokingham on Tuesday April 18.
Our lead story today looks at the services being stopped or decreased due to a budget cut to public health schemes.
And as parents across Berkshire find out which primary schools their children will be going to in September, we look at how easy it is to appeal a school place.
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MORA, N.M. (AP) – Ambulance operations in a rural, northern New Mexico county are facing scrutiny amid staff troubles and calls by state regulators to shape up.
The Las Vegas Optic reports that New Mexico Public Regulation Commission recently voted to impose new restrictions on Mora County’s troubled ambulance operations.
Mora County Ambulance Service has had a tough time building and maintaining a staff of emergency medical technicians, ambulance drivers and other first-responders despite increased funding.
That’s because staff that live out of town are forced to stay in Mora hotels while on duty because there is not EMS facility or garage.
The county also struggles to hire trained EMTs. Mora County Commission Chairwoman Paula Garcia says state regulators are requiring the county to submit monthly documentation.
The Hope Cafe in Des Moines opened its doors this Easter Sunday to feed the homeless and hungry. Hundreds of people came to enjoy the meal.
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Police are appealing for help over an armed robbery in central Auckland in November.
Police are seeking help identifying and finding a man who robbed a central Auckland store at gunpoint and fled in a Suzuki Swift in November. Source: Supplied
The robbery took place at a money exchange shop on Queen Street about 8am on November 14.
A man wearing hi-viz clothing entered the shop and pointed a pistol toward the person working in the shop, forcing them to lie on the ground, police say.
The man then took cash from the shop and fled to Lorne Street where he was picked up by a silver Suzuki Swift that was missing its hubcaps.
Yanitza Berrios, a fifth-year biology major at CSU Fullerton, explains why it is especially difficult for students in technical fields such as science and engineering to graduate on time. Yanitza Berrios, a fifth-year biology major at CSU Fullerton, explains why it is especially difficult for students in technical fields such as science and engineering to graduate on time.
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LONDON BHP Billiton (BHP.AX) (BLT.L) said on Monday the cost of a proposal from hedge fund manager Elliott Advisors to unlock shareholder value would outweigh any benefits.
The plans would involve scrapping the mining giant's dual corporate structure, demerging its oil business and rejigging its capital return policy. [L3N1HI3HI]
"After reviewing the elements of Elliott's proposal, we have concluded that the costs and associated risks of Elliott's proposal would significantly outweigh any potential benefits," BHP said in a statement.
(Reporting by Rahul B and Barbara Lewis; editing by Jason Neely)
Rep. Roger Williams said that congressmen need to play the charity baseball game following the shooting at the Republican's practice saying, in America "if you punch us, we punch back."
A new photography exhibition providing a glimpse into Big Apple life in the post-war period is set to open at the Bruce Museum on Feb. 18. "Street Smart: Photographs of New York City, 1945-1980" features 30 black-and-white works drawn from the Bruce Museum's permanent collection, according to a statement from the museum, which said the show "records both cacophonous scenes of urban life and moments of quietude and respite from the chaos." The decades after World War II were a period of great change in New York according to the statement, which said that an increase in photography coincided with "a whirlwind of activities from protests and race riots to jazz performances."
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WASHINGTON — The US lost 33,000 jobs in September after Hurricanes Harvey and Irma hit Texas, Florida and other Southeastern states. It was the first decline in six years.
The Labor Department says the unemployment rate fell to 4.2 percent from 4.4 percent, the lowest level since February 2001.
Looking past the hurricanes’ impact, the job market and economy generally look healthy. Some economists expect job growth to rebound in the coming months as businesses in the area reopen and construction companies ramp up repair and renovation work.
Last month’s drop was driven by huge losses in restaurants and bars, which shed 105,000 jobs, a sign of the damage to Florida’s tourism industry.
A recent study by Tata Steel suggests that steel demand across Europe’s automotive sector will grow significantly, boosted by the electrification trend. By Michael Nash
Multi-material vehicle designs are becoming increasingly popular as a variety of factors such as crashworthiness and efficiency continue to influence the new models. However, a new study points to the trend of electrification as a key enabler for growth in steel usage….
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Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho addreses a rally in Mombasa.
Mombasa — Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho's prayers to stop his arrested and prosecution for alleged forgery of his academic papers have been granted by the High Court.
Judge Erick Ogola says the Director of Public Prosecutions, Inspector General and Directorate of Criminal Investigations violated his constitutional rights over the matter.
In his judgement Ogola says the DCI misused their State powers to abuse, breach and violate Joho's rights.
Ogola says the security agents have dragged their feet in investigating Joho's academic papers.
He noted that security agents abused their powers in withdrawing his security and freezing his bank accounts.
The teen had non-life-threatening injuries. (Source: Jobina Fortson/ WAVE 3 News)
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - A teen is recovering after being struck late Wednesday night.
Shortly after 11 p.m., a pedestrian was reported struck near Beecher Terrace at S 11th Street and Muhammed Ali Boulevard, MetroSafe said.
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The teen was taken to Norton's Children's Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The vehicle did not stop at the scene according to MetroSafe.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call LMPD.
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Montreal police are investigating after a man in his 30s was shot Saturday afternoon in the Côte-des-Neiges neighbourhood.
The man was shot inside an apartment building's garage around 4 p.m., according to spokesperson Jean-Pierre Brabant.
The man was transported to hospital with wounds to his upper body. His condition is not known.
Police have erected a security perimeter. The southbound lanes of Côte-des-Neiges Road at the corner of Decelles Street are closed off to traffic.
Investigators are expected to meet with witnesses.
No arrests have been made.
SHARE COPY LINK Cellphone video captures inmates holding shanks on a blood-covered prison floor during the violent riot that left seven inmates dead inside Lee Correctional Institution in Bishopville, SC on Monday, April 16. Justin Bamberg Lynnette Cantos
Cellphone video captures inmates holding shanks on a blood-covered prison floor during the violent riot that left seven inmates dead inside Lee Correctional Institution in Bishopville, SC on Monday, April 16. Justin Bamberg Lynnette Cantos
CANTON, Miss. (AP) — Nissan Motor Co. says it will increase van production at its Mississippi plant, adding a second shift in April.
The company made the announcement Monday as it marked the 4 millionth vehicle produced at the plant since it opened in 2003.
Spokeswoman Lloryn Love-Carter says about 250 workers will be redeployed from other areas to staff the second shift assembling NV vans. The Canton plant is the only plant worldwide that makes the large vans for Nissan. The Japanese automaker sold about 18,000 NV vans in the United States last year, according to company figures.
About 6,400 Nissan employees and contractors work at the Canton complex.
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The plant is donating a NV van to a Canton soup kitchen, Our Daily Bread Ministries, to mark its 4 millionth vehicle.
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It was a rough day for the already-roiled U.S. health insurance market: One giant merger was abandoned, another is threatened by infighting, and a major insurer announced it will stop selling coverage on public exchanges in 11 states. Both merger deals had already been rejected by federal regulators and judges, but the companies were considering appeals to those decisions.
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North Korea's deputy U.N. ambassador accused the United States on Monday of turning the Korean peninsula into ''the world's biggest hotspot'' and creating ''a dangerous situation in which a thermonuclear war may break out at any moment.' ' Kim In Ryong told a news conference that ''if the U.S. dares opt for a military action,'' North Korea ''is ready to react to any mode of war desired by the U.S.'' He said the Trump administration's deployment of the Carl Vinson nuclear carrier task group to waters off the Korean peninsula again ''proves the U.S. reckless moves for invading the DPRK have reached a serious phase of its scenario.'
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Former York city landfill worker accused of embezzlement
YORK, Neb. (AP) — A Lincoln woman has been accused of embezzlement while working for the York city landfill.
The York News-Times reports that 59-year-old Lynn Rasmussen is charged with theft. Her attorney told The Associated Press on Monday that Rasmussen denies the allegation.
Rasmussen is scheduled for a court appearance on May 9.
Court documents say Rasmussen ran the scale house and accepted payments for material dumped at the landfill. The documents don't say how much Rasmussen is accused of taking.
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CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Gasoline prices are falling in northern New England.
GasBuddy’s daily survey of gas outlets says the price has fallen 4.1 cents per gallon in Vermont in the last week, averaging $2.50. The price in Maine went down 3.9 cents to an average of $2.48 a gallon. New Hampshire’s price decreased 3.1 cents to $2.46 a gallon.
The national average fell 2.5 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.45. It’s 11.2 cents per gallon lower than last month, and 23.9 cents per gallon higher than a year ago.
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So the next time you Tweet something grindingly imbecilic you just have to say "Ambien made me do it!"
On a humorous note, the makers of Ambien issued a statement saying something like "One of the side-effects of Ambien is NOT racism."
There are on the KATC-TV Lafayette story from 14 hrs ago, titled Coast Guard calls off search for 6 fishermen on crab boat. In it, KATC-TV Lafayette reports that:
The search has been called off for the six veteran fishermen aboard a crabbing boat missing in the icy, turbulent Bering Sea. The fishing vessel Destination went missing early Saturday after an emergency signal from a radio beacon registered to the ship.
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Former Real Madrid and Manchester City midfielder Javi Garcia has left Zenit to join Real Betis.
Real Betis have completed the signing of Javi Garcia from Zenit for an undisclosed fee.
The 30-year-old midfielder has joined the Seville-based club on a three-year deal.
"I am very excited," Garcia said after Betis announced the deal.
"Betis were my first choice because the club is making a great effort to put a competitive team together."
The former Real Madrid and Manchester City man spent three years with Zenit, winning one Premier League title, two Super Cups and the Russian Cup.
He is the seventh permanent signing Betis have made in a hectic transfer window to date. They have also brought in Jordi Amat and Antonio Barragan on loan.
THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — Under heavy security, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is in northern Greece to discuss plans to become a key supplier of European energy through an ambitious Mediterranean undersea natural gas pipeline project.
Netanyahu met in Thessaloniki, Greece's second largest city, with Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras, while Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades was also due to attend the talks.
More than 3,500 police officers were deployed for security around the city, which historically had a large Jewish community that was almost wiped out during the Nazi occupation in World War Two.
Israel is hoping to export much of its newly discovered natural gas to Europe by a proposed undersea pipeline to Cyprus and Greece.
WELCA sewing group prepares for fall basement sale
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First Christian Church to install senior minister
The Rev. Joan Bell-Haynes will conduct the service. Bell-Haynes is the executive regional minister for the Central Rocky Mountain Region of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).
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The service is open to the public, and a reception for Pumphrey and his wife will follow the service.
From historical details of Native Americans' final great wild buffalo hunts to tales of the animal's rescue from near extinction, a new self-guided tour across 10 sites in the western Dakotas tells the story of the last stand of the American bison, the national mammal. The trail, which is accompanied by the tour book "Buffalo Trails in the Dakota Buttes" oriented toward history and nature enthusiasts, officially opens June 11. Starting in Hettinger, North Dakota, the route runs - at times across gravel or pasture roads - into South Dakota before returning north with an opportunity to see the Standing Rock Sioux's tribal bison herds.
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP)  The mayor of San Francisco says he's hiring 10 workers whose sole responsibility will be to clean up needles littering the streets.
San Francisco Mayor Mark Farrell said Monday the team will respond to resident complaints and remove needles and syringes from "hot spots" every day of the week.
Farrell tells the San Francisco Examiner that discarded syringes on the streets are among the top litter complaints in the city with a growing homelessness problem.
Public Health Director Barbara Garcia says the city will provide $750,000 to the AIDS Foundation to hire the new needle clean up team.
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She says she expects the workers would start as early as June.
About 275,000 needles are collected each month by the Public Health Department and nonprofits who provide syringes and safe disposal.
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Researching family history? Looking for a photo of something you remember from childhood? Want to see what was happening the day you were born? Try our digital archive, where you can search the text of every edition we've published -- in all its iterations -- going back to 1855.
With 2016 completed and all the Black Friday, Cyber Monday, holiday sales, Digital Days and Boxing Week deals mostly completed, Amazon Canada is still discounting several items.
While fitness is its main focus today, here a number of deals to keep in mind:
A man unsuspected for decades in one of the nation's most haunting missing-child cases has been convicted of murder nearly 38 years after the 6-year-old boy disappeared in New York City. North Carolina Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper is proposing what he calls a compromise to repeal an LGBT law that has led to lost business expansions and sporting events.
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One way ticket to Mars
Would you travel to Mars if you knew you couldn’t come back all for the name of science?
From a seven month travel time to living off a diet of ‘hipster’ super food like quinoa and kale, the Mars life would be very different to back on earth.
John and Gary talk to Josh Richards, a physicist, SAS soldier, explosives engineer and comedian about why he wants to go to Mars and what exactly his mission entails.
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A big life deserves a big look, so “Spielberg,” HBO’s sprawling, analytical documentary about the famed director, merits its 2 1/2-hour length as it premieres at 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7.
Also Airing:
• “Superstition,” which makes its series debut at 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6, on Syfy, stars Mario Van Peebles as the patriarch of a funeral home clan that has some unique dealings with both the living and the dead.
• “Madame Secretary” makes its fourth-season premiere at 10 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8, on CBS, with Tea Leoni’s Secretary of State seemingly unaffected by State Department budget cuts in the real world.
• “Bobbi Kristina” gives the biopic treatment to the late daughter of Whitney Houston and Bobbi Brown, from her childhood to the wake of her mother’s death in 2012; 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8, on TV One.
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– A promo has been released for this week’s episode of Smackdown. You can check out the promo below, which teases Daniel Bryan returning to deal with last week’s attack on Shane McMahon by Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens. The episode airs tomorrow on USA Network.
– WWE announced on tonight’s Raw that a crowd of 16,167 were in attendancex for tonight’s episode. The number represents a sell-out crowd in the American Airlines Arena.
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (AP) — The trapeze-artist wife of daredevil Nik Wallenda says she’ll be tethered to a helicopter when she hangs from the aircraft by her teeth as it flies over Niagara Falls.
Erendira Wallenda discussed her plans for the stunt during a news conference Wednesday morning on the American side of the Falls.
Wallenda’s stunt is planned for Thursday, the fifth anniversary of her husband’s televised 1,800-foot tightrope walk from the New York side of Niagara Falls into Canada.
Erendira Wallenda says she plans to hold on by her teeth and her toes while on a Hula Hoop-type device suspended from the helicopter as it flies 300 feet (91 meters) above the Falls.
Five members of the famed Wallenda circus troupe fell from a high-wire in Sarasota, Florida, in February while practicing an eight-person pyramid. Everyone survived.
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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said during a visit to Cairo that there was "no alternative" to a two-state solution for Israel and the Palestinians.
"There is no alternative solution for the situation between the Palestinians and Israelis, other than the solution of establishing two states and we should do all that can be done to maintain this," he said.
Tick tock — tickets go on sale soon.
Kesha and Macklemore are hitting the road in 2018. Their first stop? Phoenix's Ak-Chin Pavilion.
The singer-songwriter and rapper will co-headline a 30-stop tour — called The Adventures of Kesha and Macklemore — that will begin with a concert at the open-air venue on Wednesday, June 6.
They've collaborated before. Kesha's featured on the track "Good Old Days" from Macklemore's latest record, Gemini. They performed the song on Ellen earlier this fall.
West Obsessed West Obsessed: Where climate adaptation is happening The president may think climate change is a hoax, but communities across the West are facing reality.
In this episode of “West Obsessed,” the writer and editors of High Country News discuss climate change as a reality, one that has already had major impacts in the West. With an administration at odds with climate science, it’s important to look at the underlying the human-caused emission of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere and their effects on the land — and sea.
“West Obsessed” is an occasional audio series produced in collaboration with KVNF community radio in Paonia, Colorado, where the editors and writers of High Country News discuss stories about the American West and why they matter. Subscribe to the podcast on: Google Play, iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher.
AMMAN (AFP) - Lawmakers in Jordan have tasked a parliamentary committee to review all agreements with Israel, including a 1994 peace treaty, following the US decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
Jordan, which is the custodian of Muslim holy sites in Jerusalem, accused US President Donald Trump of violating international law with the decision last week.
Meeting late on Sunday (Dec 10), Jordanian lawmakers voted unanimously to authorise the judicial affairs committee to "review all agreements with the Zionist state including Wadi Araba", official news agency Petra reported.
When it was signed in 1994, the Wadi Araba treaty made Jordan one of only two Arab countries to have reached a peace agreement with Israel, along with Egypt in 1979.
Under Jordan's constitutional monarchy, only King Abdullah II would have the power to eventually rescind the peace deal with Israel.
WORTH COUNTY, Ga. — A Georgia sheriff is accused of groping teens during a drug search at a local high school earlier this year.
Worth County Sheriff Jeff Hobby is accused of touching the students’ genitals, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. He was indicted Tuesday on sexual battery, false imprisonment, and violation of oath of office charges.
The incident happened on April 14 at Worth County High School. Deputies locked down the school and searched nearly 800 students.
The search turned up no drugs, the station reported.
Sheriff Hobby says he is innocent of the charges.
“The sheriff’s position is he’s not guilty and has committed no crime,” said Hobby’s attorney, Norman Crowe Jr.
In addition, Deputy Tyler Turner was charged with one count of violation of his oath of office and one misdemeanor count of sexual battery, and Deputy Deidra Whiddon was indicted on one felony count of violation of her oath of office.
April 24 (Reuters) - Intrepid Potash Inc:
* REG-INTREPID POTASH ANNOUNCES FIRST QUARTER 2018 RESULTS
* Q1 SALES $53.2 MILLION
* Q1 EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW $0.02 — THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S
* REMAIN ON TRACK TO ACHIEVE THE $20-30 MILLION IN WATER SALES FOR 2018 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Following the relative strength seen in the markets in the first quarter of 2017, North American equities have checked back somewhat, putting up mixed returns so far in April.
In Canada, five of the 11 sectors have declined this month, led lower by health care (down 6.9 per cent), financials (2 per cent) and information technology (1.1 per cent). South of the border, eight of 11 sectors are in negative territory so far in April, the worst performers coming from financials (declining 3.5 per cent), materials (2.1 per cent) and IT (1.9 per cent).
We just received word from the Honolulu Police Department that the military will be conducting a controlled blast at 6:15 p.m. on Farrington Highway in Nanakuli.
The blast may be heard for several miles.
No other information is available at this time.
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Our own Jarrett Payton is in Minnesota this weekend for Super Bowl festivities including the Walter Payton Man of the Year award.
Jarrett, along with his family, have been tweeting, ‘gramming and snapchatting their way through Minneapolis.
We’ve collected a few of his most memorable moments so far.
Walked into the restroom at Burch where we are having our #WPMOY Lunch and look what i saw…🚫🧀 #Bears #SBLII pic.twitter.com/v47KCYDwT0 — Jarrett Payton (@paytonsun) February 2, 2018
For the 2nd year in the row we were blessed to run into @SterlingKBrown. Such an honor sir. #NFLHonors #SBLII #ThisIsUs pic.twitter.com/akCduts4va — Jarrett Payton (@paytonsun) February 4, 2018
Look who I just ran into up here at #SBLII. The 🦊. We had a great conversation tonight. pic.twitter.com/geK5JkgDRI — Jarrett Payton (@paytonsun) February 2, 2018
Just hanging with my fav QB of all time @DanMarino at the #WPMOY welcome reception. #SBLII pic.twitter.com/jmSaN99NXR — Jarrett Payton (@paytonsun) February 2, 2018
Rows of steam generators line a road at the Cenovus Energy Christina Lake Steam-Assisted Gravity Drainage (SAGD) project 120 km (74 miles) south of Fort McMurray, Alberta, August 15, 2013. REUTERS/Todd Korol
CALGARY, Alberta Cenovus Energy's offer to buy ConocoPhillips oil sands and natural gas assets for C$17.7 billion ($13.27 billion) was unsolicited, a ConocoPhillips Canada spokeswoman said on Thursday.
ConocoPhillips had already decided to sell several of its Canadian conventional natural gas assets but had not planned to offload oil sands assets, sources told Reuters earlier this year.
"While this unsolicited offer includes Canadian assets that we had planned to market as part of our disposition program, it is larger," spokeswoman Michelle McCullagh said of the Cenovus deal.
(Reporting by Nia Williams!)
Gardai are investigating two separate and unrelated incidents of women fighting in public. On Saturday, April 15, at 9pm in Ottomy Crescent in Clane two women were involved in an altercation. One fled the scene.
Meanwhile at the Willows, Castlefen, Sallins, on Sunday, April 16, just after midnight, two different females were involved in an altercation.
A Garda source said that there was a “large amount of alcohol involved”. In both cases, Gardai are seeking witnesses.
ORWELL, Ohio (WYTV) – Two state Senators — Steve Wilson and Sean O’Brien — braved the rain for a long walk Friday, all to showcase the beautiful trails the area has to offer.
The Ohio Legislative Trails Caucus wrapped up its inaugural two-day hike through Ashtabula and Trumbull counties Friday afternoon.
OLTC is a bipartisan group of state legislators who share a commitment to developing, maintaining and preserving the 4,000 miles of hiking and biking trails in the state.
“Ohio has an incredible system of trails and we want to highlight that,” said Wilson, Republican Sen. of District 7.
“By having these trails in our community, it’s not only quality of life, but it’s an economic benefit,” said O’Brien, Democratic Sen. of District 32. “And that just helps drive it home.”
The group walked more than 20 miles of trails in the hike’s two days.
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POONCH: District Development Commissioner Poonch, Mohammad Aijaz Asad inaugurated medical outreach camp at Arai in Tehsil Mandi of the district.
CMO Poonch Dr Mumtaz Bhatti Deputy CMO Dr Shamim, BMO Mandi Dr Mushtaq and staff of Health Department were present on the occasion. During the camp, 1150 patients were examined, 272 lab tests were conducted and 60 disability certificates were issued to handicapped people by Health Department.
CARSON, Calif. (AP) — Ryan Hollingshead had a goal and an assist, helping FC Dallas beat the Los Angeles Galaxy 3-2 on Wednesday night.
Dallas (6-1-5) is unbeaten in its last six games against Los Angeles (5-7-1).
FC Dallas scored two goals seven minutes apart in the first half. Mauro Díaz sent a pass along the top of the 18-yard box and Ryan Hollingshead curled it inside the post in the 33rd minute. It was Díaz's seventh assist of the year. In the 40th minute, Hollingshead passed it across goal to find Cristian Colman at the far post for a bouncing header.
Carlos Gruezo added a breakaway goal in the 66th for a 3-0 lead.
Los Angeles got on the board in the 69th when Zlatan Ibrahimovic rolled a shot inside the far post following a defensive turnover. He scored on a volley in stoppage time after FC Dallas was reduced to 10 men following Colman's red card.
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Most young people who fly the nest are ill-prepared to do so and their dream of independence can turn into a living nightmare.
The opportunity of having their own place where they can hang out with friends, eat what they fancy and go to bed when they want masks the practicalities of how much it will cost to furnish their new home, whether they have the money to cover essential bills and what happens if they can’t pay.
Derby County reportedly accept a £1.5m offer from Stoke City for goalkeeper Lee Grant, who is currently on loan with the Potters.
Derby County have reportedly accepted a bid from Stoke City for goalkeeper Lee Grant.
The 33-year-old has been on loan at the Bet365 Stadium since the summer, and after impressing in between the sticks, the Potters are keen to make the move permanent.
Grant's deal is due to expire after Stoke's home match against Watford on Tuesday evening, but it is believed that he will become a full-time player for manager Mark Hughes in the next 48 hours.
According to Sky Sports News, Championship outfit Derby have accepted a £1.5m offer, which will rise to £2m in add-ons.
Grant spent seven years at Derby before leaving in 2007 and eventually returning for a second spell in 2013.
My Place Hotels of America is thrilled to announce My Place Hotel-Ketchikan, AK officially opened its doors on February 9, 2017! The new hotel is the brand's 29th location to open nationally, and the second to open in the state of Alaska! Located at 3612 North Tongass Avenue, the 3-story, extended stay hotel offers 64 guest rooms with waterfront views of the Tongass Narrows. Conveniently located between the KTN Airport ferry terminal to the north and the AMHS ferry terminal to the south, My Place guests will enjoy easy access to the airport, and a plethora of local restaurants and shops.
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A quarter century after he vanished, a man dubbed the last of Miami’s “cocaine cowboys” is being sentenced for a drug trafficking conviction.
A hearing is set Wednesday for 56-year-old Gustavo Falcon. He disappeared in 1991 when he was indicted along with his older brother and others for their roles in a $2 billion cocaine smuggling operation during Florida’s 1980s “Miami Vice” era.
Falcon was captured in April 2017 in Kissimmee, Florida, where he had been living with his wife under an assumed name. She was not charged.
Falcon pleaded guilty, wrote a letter of apology to the presiding judge and his lawyers are seeking a nine-year prison term. Under terms of his plea deal with prosecutors he would get no more than 14 years if the judge agrees.
Bernstein says Google (GOOG, GOOGL) will pay Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) $3B this year to remain the default search engine on iPhones and iPads, per CNBC.
Google paid Apple $1B in 2014.
The Google licensing payments are mostly profit for Apple and Bernstein estimates the payments could account for up to 5% of Apple’s operating profits in 2017.
Bernstein analyst A.M. Sacconaghi Jr. says Apple’s products account for about half of Google’s mobile search revenues but that Google could still walk away from the payments at some point. Google wouldn’t walk unless sure that Apple would continue to include its search engine based purely on customer demand.
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Harvard University's president says she is stepping down next year after more than a decade at the helm.
President Drew Faust announced Wednesday that she will leave her post after the upcoming academic year. She was the first woman to lead the university.
She said in a letter to students and faculty that "it will be the right time for the transition to Harvard's next chapter, led by a new president."
Faust is a historian of the American Civil War and plans to take a sabbatical and continue her scholarship.
Hired in 2007, she is credited with fostering collaboration among Harvard's academic factions and being a champion of the arts and sciences.
A Port Williams man who allegedly committed a string of robberies and led Kings District RCMP officers on a chase through several communities has been ordered by the court to undergo a psychiatric assessment. Kyle Joseph Keddy, 32, was arrested and charged with 22 offences following a string of incidents between Wilmot and Port Williams on June 12. He appeared in Kentville provincial court, in custody, on June 13. Judge Ronda Van Der Hoek ordered that Keddy undergo a psychological fitness assessment.
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YouTube star Felix Kjellberg (SHEHL'-burg), who goes by the name PewDiePie online, has been dropped from Disney's Maker Studios and YouTube has cancelled his reality series following a Wall Street Journal report that he made anti-Semitic videos.
Kjellberg has amassed more than 53 million subscribers to his YouTube account and his videos routinely receive millions of views.
Maker Studios says in a statement that Kjellberg has built his following by being "provocative and irreverent," but "clearly went too far in this case and the resulting videos are inappropriate."
YouTube tells The Wrap that it's cancelling the release of 'Scare PewDiePie' Season 2 and dropping his channel from Google Preferred.
Kjellberg said in a Tumblr post Sunday that his content is entertainment and he didn't mean any offense. He says he doesn't support "hate-based groups."
Kjellberg didn't immediately respond to an email from The Associated Press seeking comment.
TAYLORSVILLE, N.C. — Where do you hide a 1,000-pound chicken?
That's what sheriff's deputies in Alexander County, North Carolina, are trying to figure out as they search for the concrete statue that disappeared from a farm west of Taylorsville over the weekend.
While the chicken may be heavy, it's only 3 feet tall.
Deputies think the statue was taken sometime between 8 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. Sunday from the driveway of the farm.
Chief Deputy Tod Jones told the Hickory Daily Record (http://bit.ly/2l7Z6BF) the statue's base was found several miles away. Jones said the statue is valued at about $1,100.
Boone (chest) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.
After Boone came out of the Cardinals' Week 3 loss to the Cowboys with a pectoral strain, it was expected that he'd miss at least two games, but the veteran guard has shown some progress this week, practicing on a limited basis three times, including Friday. According to Mike Jurecki of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM, Boone's availability for Sunday will come down to a game-time decision, so further word on his status should arrive shortly before the 1:00 p.m. EDT kickoff. If Boone can't go, Earl Watford would likely start at right guard in his stead.
Bogdanovic scored 19 points (5-11 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 5-5 FT) while adding four rebounds, two steals and an assist in 26 minutes during Saturday's 100-92 win over the 76ers.
The 28-year-old has caught fire from downtown lately, going 9-for-19 (47.4 percent) on three-point attempts over the last three games. Bogdanovic was just 6-for-23 (26.1 percent) over his previous six games, and he doesn't make an impact in other fantasy categories, but as long as the streaky shooter is locked in he could be worth picking up in deeper fantasy formats.
April 24 (Reuters) - Petroleo Brasileiro SA Petrobras :
* BRAZIL'S PETROBRAS ANNOUNCES START OF BINDING PHASE FOR SALES PROCESS FOR PIRANEMA AND PIRANEMA SUL OIL FIELDS -FILING Source text in Portuguese: [bit.ly/2JoFSTr] Further company coverage: (Reporting By Jake Spring)
Villa Paula, the former Cuban consulate in Miami, was built in 1925. Joe Chirichigno Cortesía
DE PERE – Bay Port overcame an early deficit to score eight unanswered goals in a 8-1 win over Green Bay United in a WIAA Regional Boys Hockey game Tuesday night.
Jake Boxer and Caleb Johnson led the Pirates (16-9), each tallying three points. Boxer scored two goals with an assist, while Caleb Johnson had a goal with two assists.
Bennett Debouche, Alex Piotrowski, Austin Mikesch, Spencer Challe and Matej Huncik each added goals for Bay Port.
Davis Rollin scored the lone GBU (3-20) goal 40 seconds into the game with an assist from Casey Roeser.
In net, Jake Jankowski made 27 saves for GBU, while Riley Baye made nine for Bay Port.
Ashwaubenon 6,
De Pere 2
DE PERE – The Jaguars advanced to the regional final round with the impressive win at De Pere Ice Center.
CHARLESTON, Ill. (WAND)- Eastern Illinois University police are investigating after a high school student was apparently shot with BB pellets while showering at a residence hall.
The student, Connor Artman of Illini West High School, was at the university for the IHSA Boys Track and Field Finals. Through a Twitter post, Artman said he was hit twice with BB pellets.
The school athletics department reported through its Twitter account that Artman has been moved to a hotel. They said he is “OK and a little more motivated for (competition) Saturday.”
In a news release, University Police said the incident happened at Lawson Hall. They reported finding three BB pellets and said their investigation continues. They ask anyone with information on the incident to call Eastern Illinois University Police at (217) 581-3213.
The Saskatchewan Rush got their hectic weekend off to a fine start Friday night in Denver.
The Rush scored six goals in the final quarter to dump the host Colorado Mammoth 13-10 in National Lacrosse League action. They’ll board a Saskatoon-bound plane Saturday morning, and play the visiting Vancouver Stealth in the evening at 7:30 p.m. to conclude a two-game weekend.
Colorado led 8-7 after three quarters Friday, but Saskatchewan outscored them 6-2 down the stretch. The Rush are now 6-1 and Colorado is 4-2. The outcome stymied Colorado’s attempt to catch Saskatchewan in the race for first place in the NLL’s Western Division.
Robert Church collected three goals and three assists for the Rush, who also got four goals and an assist from Ryan Keenan. Ben McIntosh and Matthew Dinsdale scored two goals each in a winning cause.
Stephen Keogh notched three goals and three assists for the Mammoth.
Saskatchewan goalie Evan Kirk stopped 39 of 49 shots, while Dillon Ward blocked 32 of 45 for Colorado.
In collaboration with Hi-Fi House, Curly Martin – a world-class drummer and North Omaha native – brings together his musician friends and family to celebrate their Nebraska roots, and their life-long love of jazz.
Martin has been performing regularly at Omaha's Hi-Fi house with friends and family, new and old school alike. The performances allowed Martin the opportunity to reintroduce many in Omaha to a few of the city’s native-born jazz musicians, who have lived their lives in the company of America’s most beloved musical performers and recording artists.
These musical legends will reunite for a one-night-only performance in the Holland Center's 1200 Club. Please join Martin, Wali Ali, Stemsy Hunter, Calvin Keys and other special guests for the event of a lifetime. You won’t want to miss it! Tickets start at $20.00.
NYEECHI JOHNSON Deputies are seeking help to locate a missing woman. She was last seen on April 11th. According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, Ms. Nyeechi Johnson,36, left her home at 7349 Bonita Vista Way, on Wednesday, April 11thfor an appointment at James A. Haley Veteran’s Hospital. She has not been seen or…
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McCracken County Public Library Homebound/Outreach Coordinator Cathy Edwards won the 2017 Kentucky Public Library Association’s James Harrison Award for Outstanding Bookmobile/Outreach Services.
The award recognizes librarians who have made distinguished contributions to the development, promotion, and implementation of outreach services in his or her local community.
Edwards has served in her current role for six years, providing people closely bound to their homes and those residing in hospitals, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities with access to library materials that meet their needs and interests.
She will be recognized at an awards luncheon on Thursday, April 20 during the Kentucky Public Library Association’s annual conference in Lexington, Ky.
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In an order that undercuts protections for LGBT people, Attorney General Jeff Sessions issued a sweeping directive to agencies Friday to do as much as possible to accommodate those who say their religious freedoms are being violated.
As deviant as centuries of American practiced apartheid was, a new insidious form of racist idealism has prominence in 21st century America, its liberalism racism (AKA "gentrification"). This is not your garden variety Jim Crowism, nationwide large proportions of African American neighborhoods, are being rehabilitated under financing by banks and mortgage companies to accommodate white homeowners.
After renovations, housing prices, rents and property taxes skyrocketed, forcing most minorities to seek housing in other lower economic areas where high poverty and crime rates exist. Affordability is a crafty systematic racism that violates no discrimination laws, but it's subtle effectiveness marginalizes minority residency in these more affluent reclaimed regions.
Americanism in 2018 still has deep rooted segregation, whatever the spin, lipstick won't transform modern less obvious racism into an advocacy for equality.
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March 31 Monster Digital Inc
* Reports financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2016
* Q4 loss per share $0.17
* Q4 revenue $1.1 million
* Exploring strategic opportunities to increase its offerings of high margin consumer electronics
* Looking into further possibilities to create alliances which could assist in sales, marketing and market penetration Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Santana (finger) will make the second start of his minor-league rehab assignment Thursday at High-A Fort Myers, Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Santana made two rehab appearances in late May before being pulled off the assignment after experiencing renewed soreness in the surgically repaired finger on his right hand. He was cleared to restart the assignment last week and gave up one run over three innings in his first start for Fort Myers, but still showcased diminished velocity in the outing. On a more encouraging note, Santana reported no physical issues in his return to the mound, but he'll likely need to add a tick or two to his fastball and build up his pitch count in his subsequent starts in the minors before the Twins are comfortable adding him back to the big-league rotation. He's slated to throw around four innings or 60 pitches in Thursday's start.
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The Rover is here to bring you all the AFL news you won't find anywhere else.
MORE: Bennell could be unleashed for a Dockers debut against Richmond
This week, our man has information on:
- Could Mark Williams be set for another senior coaching role?
- Is Jack Watts on his way out of Victoria?
- A big-name Eagle that could be involved in a mega-trade
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WASHINGTON The U.S. Justice Department said on Thursday it will require Smiths Group Plc (SMIN.L) to divest Morpho Detection LLC and Morpho Detection International LLC's global explosive trace detection business for Smiths to proceed with its proposed $710 million acquisition of Morpho from Safran SA (SAF.PA).
The Justice Department’s Antitrust Division filed a civil antitrust lawsuit Thursday in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia to block the proposed transaction, the department said in a statement. The department also filed a proposed settlement that, if approved by the court, would resolve the department’s competitive concerns, the statement said.
(Reporting by Eric Beech)
VISTA, Calif. — A man who murdered his girlfriend and left her body in a car along a North County freeway was sentenced to 50 years to life in prison Monday.
Edward Andrew Long, 40, was convicted of first-degree murder last month in for killing Elizabeth Perez. The bloody body of Perez, a 38- year-old Fontana woman, was found in her black 2003 Mercury Sable with a broken passenger-side window next to an onramp to northbound Interstate 15 from El Norte Parkway. An autopsy found Perez died of a gunshot wound to the head.
Detectives quickly identified Long as the suspect. He was arrested about two weeks after the killing while driving a borrowed car in Las Vegas.
This developing story will be updated as more information becomes available.
 Police arrested three people Tuesday and Wednesday, May 29-30. They are:
Tuesday, May 29
Gabriel James Lara, 31, of 1618 Allen Road, Sunnyside, 3:50 p.m., reckless driving
Miguel Angel Granados-Vargas, 21, of 402 W. Maple Ave. No. 103, Sunnyside, 8:34 p.m., obstructing a law enforcement officer
Wednesday, May 30
Ariel Ignacio Godinez, 26, of 400 S. Eighth St., Sunnyside, 3:41 a.m., second-degree driving with a suspended/revoked license
Reno County
Hutchinson 49, Salina South 14
Marion 14, Hutchinson Trinity 6
Hutch Central Christian 68, Hartford 8
Buhler 24, Augusta 6
Hoisington 32, Nickerson 14
Haven 14, Hillsboro 13
Pretty Prairie 55, Bucklin 8
Attica/Argonia 68, Fairfield-Cunningham 22
Other area schools
Smoky Valley 22, Lyons 0
Andover 42, Newton 14
Canton-Galva 66, St. John 32
Central Plains 52, Little River 12
Hesston 30, Kingman 14
Macksville 46, Kiowa County 0
Maize South 49, Winfield 21
McPherson 35, Rose Hill 0
Moundridge 44, Inman 8
Pratt 39, Halstead 30
Smoky Valley 22, Lyons 0
South Central 47, Pratt Skyline 0
Stafford 34, Ashland 0
Postponements and Cancellations
Ellinwood vs. Goessel, ppd. to Oct 7th.
Sterling vs. Ell-Saline, ppd. to Oct 7th.
There are designer labels and then there are designer label digs. The concept of merging an iconic fashion house name with a liveable space is not new.
In the past few years though there’s been an influx of fashion designers staking their reputed names alongside ultra luxurious hotels that will make any Wolfpack blush.
Think names like Karl Lagerfeld, Bvlgari and Missoni all broadening their reach via a different industry and you’re well on the path to living like a style icon – minus the tens of millions of dollars and global recognition.
If your pursuit of once-in-a-lifetime experiences has lead you to dodgy motel rooms with questionable stains then it’s time to step up your game.
Witness the extravagance and indulgence of designer-inspired furniture, theme execution and room aesthetics at your next memorable stay.
These are the world’s best fashion designer hotels.
April 24 (Reuters) - Freeport-McMoRan Inc, the world’s biggest publicly listed copper miner, reported a rise in first-quarter earnings on Tuesday, helped by higher copper prices.
Phoenix, Arizona-based Freeport said its quarterly profit attributable to common stock was $692 million, or 47 cents per share, compared with $228 million, or 16 cents a share, a year earlier.
Revenue rose to $4.87 billion from $3.34 billion a year ago.
Ashley Barnes played his part in Burnley’s 1-1 draw against probable champions Chelsea this weekend, but it was his strike which almost struck a child that caught people’s attention.
The 27-year-old striker’s off-target effort at Turf Moor looked to be heading towards a child’s head, only for a man in the crowd to block the shot – pretty heroic stuff.
Who's the better keeper?😂😂😂👌👌😂
RT - This Burnley fan
Like - Claudio Bravo 😂😂 pic.twitter.com/lUDhCFRam2 — Billy (@Billy_MCFC) February 12, 2017
As it happened, the man turned out to be the boy’s dad, Adam Haworth, and Burnley rewarded him with a dream trip to the training ground.
“I was just being a dad,” Haworth told Burnley’s Clarets Player. “Just protecting my family.”
He continued: “My left hand was strapped up, I’ve sprained it somehow, so I had to lead with my bad hand. Luckily it was enough.”
The Burnley players signed a shirt for Adam’s son, who also got to have a kick around with Barnes. Remember, Ashley: don’t kick it too hard now.
Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy is closing in on his first appearance for the club after training with his new team-mates for the first time.
Mendy has been suffering with a thigh injury since his £52million summer move from Monaco and missed City’s opening 2-0 Premier League win over Brighton on Saturday.
But the Frenchman took part in a training session in Catalonia on Monday ahead of his side’s friendly match against La Liga new boys Girona on Tuesday night.
Benjamin Mendy is close to making his Man City debut following a thigh injury
Mendy spent one season at Monaco before being snapped up by City and jetting straight to the United States to join his new club on their pre-season tour.
His progress may give boss Pep Guardiola hope that Mendy could yet be in the frame to make his competitive debut for City against Everton next Monday night.
The song is from the group's third album Culture II, which came out in January, and the video is an homage to the '70s music and dance program Soul Train.
The host of Culture Ride, the fictional show Migos are playing, is none other than Jamie Foxx (as Ron Delirious). The clip also features a cameo from Lil Yachty. Watch "Walk It Talk It" here.
When are the UK CPIs and how could they affect GBP/USD?
The cost of living in the UK as represented by the consumer price index (CPI) is due at 9:30 GMT. The CPI inflation is expected to rebound sharply to 0.5% m/m in February with the annual figure decelerating to 2.8% y/y. The core inflation rate that …
1 injured in Lehigh Acres 4 wheeler crash
LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. — At least one person has suffered non life-threatening injuries in a crash Monday afternoon at the intersection of 38th St. West and Sunshine Boulevard North.
A four wheeler flipped over in a muddy area, the Lee County Fire Control and Rescue District Battalion Chief said. One person was taken to the hospital.
Lee County Sheriff’s Office and Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District were on scene, but the cause of the wreck is not known.
No further information was immediately available.
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Firefighters in Stroudsburg are searching for the cause of a Saturday night fire. The first alarm at 611 Main Street came in just before 11 p.m. That building has 14 kt Outlet, a jewelry store, on the first floor and apartments above.
An assistant fire chief says he’s not sure if anyone was inside at the time, but he does know no one was hurt. They are not certain of where in the building the fire started, but much of the damage appears centered on the upper floors and in the back.
Firefighters were successful in keeping the flames from spreading to adjacent buildings.
Broward Sheriff's Office detectives released video Thursday of two skinny burglars hitting a pair of cars in front of a Lauderdale-by-the-Sea home. The Broward Sheriff's Officer released video Thursday of a pair of car burglars who entered two unlocked cars parked in front of a Lauderdale-By-The-Sea home.
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The danger of hot car deaths isn't limited to just summer. The temperature inside a car can increase dramatically in minutes in warm spring weather."Since 1998, 702 kids have died in hot cars," according to AccuWeather . "54 percent were accidents, 28 percent were children playing unattended, and 17 percent were left intentionally. A child's body overheats three to five times faster than an adult body."This danger is real for pets too: Temperatures can rise dramatically in the span of minutes, and cracking a window does little to no good.To be safe, AccuWeather suggests parents be attentive and get into a routine when leaving their car, make sure their child doesn't have access to their keys, and leave pets at home if there's any reason to leave them in a car.
These 15 photos will toss you back again in time and into the earth of all those who will reside eternally!
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DALLAS — Prosecutors are telling a Dallas jury that an off-duty police officer chased two teenagers who were burglarizing his SUV and killed one of them after firing his gun more than a dozen times.
Opening statements began Monday in the murder trial of Ken Johnson. He's pleaded not guilty in the death of 16-year-old Jose Cruz.
Johnson resigned from the police force in the Dallas suburb of Farmers Branch shortly after the March 2016 shooting in nearby Addison.
Authorities say the shooting occurred after Johnson saw the two people burglarizing his personal SUV. Surveillance video shows that Johnson chased the teens with his SUV, rammed the teens' car and repeatedly fired into their stopped vehicle.
The second teenager was critically injured.
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TAMPA, Fla. — A massive boom shook homes across Pasco, Hillsborough and Polk counties over the weekend. Residents called government hotlines, and theories swirled online. Could it be military operations? An explosion? A meteor? Supersonic jets?
Half a dozen government agencies all had the same answer Saturday: We don't know, but we didn't do it.
Tampa Bay is surrounded by military bases and has a long history of mysterious booms often attributed to military tests. But those military bases said they didn't cause the 1:45 p.m. boom.
The Tampa Bay Times said there was one possible explanation: Two F-15 fighters were given permission by NORAD to fly at supersonic speed — in excess of 760 mph — over the Gulf of Mexico, said Canadian Air Force Lt. Marco Chouinard, a NORAD spokesman.
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A skateboarder was killed after being struck by a driver in Lancaster County Thursday night.
According to South Carolina Highway Patrol, the incident occurred just before midnight on Lynwood Drive. The driver of a Kia Sedona was traveling on Lynwood Drive and is accused of striking two pedestrians, troopers said.
The driver hit and killed a skateboarder who was in the road, Highway Patrol said. Troopers say the driver also struck a person who was riding a bike. The bicyclist was taken to Carolinas Medical Center-Main with injuries.
The extent of the bicyclist's injuries is unknown.
Highway Patrol says the driver was not injured.
Both pedestrians did not have lights or were wearing reflective gear when the incident occurred, troopers said. It is unclear whether the driver will face any charges.
No names were released.
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Mohamed Salah has been a one-man wrecking crew for Liverpool this season, banging in goals left and right for the club.
The Egyptian star continued his magical season for the Reds with his 42nd goal in all competitions, giving Jurgen Klopp’s men a 1-0 first-half lead against Roma in the UEFA Champions League.
Roberto Firmino laid a pass off for Salah on the left-side of the box, who did the rest. Salah’s left-footed curler beat Allison to the top-left corner, deflecting off the post and in.
GOAL ⚽️ It's been coming… @mosalah scores his 42nd goal of the season and it's an absolute screamer!#beINUCL #LIVROM pic.twitter.com/ctRgfj9vdl — beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS) April 24, 2018
Salah netted another ahead of halftime to give the Reds a 2-0 halftime advantage at Anfield. Liverpool are seeking their first UEFA Champions League finals appearance since 2005.
Mansfield Town were involved in a game that few will forget after last night’s 4-4 home draw with Accrington.
Yoann Arquin rescued Mansfield Town an unlikely point against bogey side Accrington.
Mansfield v Accrington Stanley. Second half substitute, Yoann Arquin celebrates scoring the Stags' equaliser to tie the score at 4-4.
The sub bagged a 90th minute leveller just as Stags fans looked set for heartbreak at Valentine’s Night to spark wild scenes.
Twice the struggling visitors opened out two-goal leads, but Mansfield, despite never hitting their recent heights and showing some uncharacteristic poor defending, also displayed a never-say-die attitude in a thriller.
Stags’ other scorers were Rhys Bennett, Hayden White and a Shaq Coulthirst penalty.
A year-and-a-half old baby is in light condition after being left in a car in the Ashkelon area for an hour-and-a-half.
Medics administered aid to the baby and evacuated him to the hospital.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Universal Logistics Holdings Inc:
* UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS HOLDINGS, INC. ACQUIRES FORE TRANSPORTATION, INC.
* UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS HOLDINGS INC - DEAL FOR PURCHASE PRICE WAS $34.9 MILLION
* UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS HOLDINGS INC - ‍UNIVERSAL EXPECTS ACQUISITION TO BE IMMEDIATELY ACCRETIVE​
* UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS - TO FUND ACQUISITION, CO USED AVAILABLE CASH, BORROWED ABOUT $31.3 MILLION USING MARGIN CREDIT FACILITY, AMONG OTHERS Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Britney Spears has dated some interesting characters over her many, many years in the spotlight … some of whom you obviously know.
Others you may have forgotten, however, or never heard about, including some of the men who made huge impressions on the star’s life.
Who did she give her v-card to? Who is she dating now?
If you follow the pop princess at all closely, you’ve likely heard about Sam Ashgari by now. He has some big shoes to fill in this arena.
Mostly. Some of his predecessors? Kind of forgettable!
Here’s a quick Britney Spears romance rewind/rundown, from back to her early Louisiana roots to her current Vegas residency daze …
A group of Greene King team members are gearing up to take on Africa’s highest mountain in a 10-day trek to raise money for the brewer’s charity partner, Macmillan Cancer Support.
Employees from the Greene King head office in Bury St Edmunds – Matthew Plested, Cheryl Bullen and Julie English – set off on the challenge yesterday.
Julie was determined to raise funds having received support from Macmillan while undergoing treatment for breast cancer last year, while Matthew and Cheryl have both lost loved ones to the disease.
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Jan 7-18 Some pull strings, others paint them. Contemporary artist Pat O’Hara uses energetic brushstrokes to apply strings of paint on canvas, finishing the super-saturated works with a glossy resin finish. The BC native, who now lives in Vancouver, often draws from her own environment and experiences to create her varied, layered pieces. She favours a bold, playful palette, using shades that evoke nature, from sunrise to seaside. See the artist’s abstract acrylic-on-canvas pieces in Linearity at Bau-Xi Gallery.
NCC Boss, Danbatta advocates responsible, ethical use of social media
The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, Prof. Umar Danbatta, has called on all Nigerians “to take advantage of the social media platforms to exchange information and participate in the political, social and economic processes of our country in ways that promote peace and enable us to build a more united and […]
NCC Boss, Danbatta advocates responsible, ethical use of social media
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A psychological evaluation has been ordered for a 59-year-old White Lake Township man charged with sex crimes against a young boy.
Richard Hoffman faces one count of first-degree criminal sexual conduct and six counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct involving a person younger than 13 years old for incidents that allegedly occurred in White Lake and Waterford townships over a one year period beginning in July 2016.
Oakland Circuit Judge Leo Bowman on Oct. 4 ordered that Hoffman be evaluated for competency.
A Livingston County assistant prosecutor, Pamela Maas, is assigned to the case to avoid a conflict of interest, since Hoffman is the brother of Oakland County Commissioner Robert Hoffman.
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First-degree CSC carries a penalty of up to life in prison. Second-degree CSC is a 15-year felony.
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TORONTO — CanniMed Therapeutics is seeking regulatory action in both Saskatchewan and Ontario, the company's latest push back against a hostile takeover attempt by Aurora Cannabis.
The Saskatoon-based medical marijuana producer (TSX:CMED) said Monday it has applied to securities regulators in both provinces for several orders, including that Aurora's hostile offer be considered an "insider bid," and be treated as such.
Among other things, CanniMed is asking regulators to cease Aurora's takeover bid until 105 days after a circular that meets the regulatory requirements of an insider bid.
The announcement was made shortly before the Ontario Securities Commission's scheduled hearing on a related matter brought to it by Aurora, which asked the OSC to block CanniMed's takeover defence, or shareholders rights plan.
Officers said they were sent to the scene of a reported disturbance in the 1100 block of Oak Tree Avenue about 7:40 a.m. Friday. Witnesses told investigators that 26-year-old Joseph Cross was having a verbal dispute with his girlfriend, 41-year-old Angela Rhea, when he grabbed her, put his hand over her mouth, and forced her into his vehicle.
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Gregori pitcher Maikyla Nelson flips the ball to first baseman Tiana Lancaster during the Modesto Metro Conference game with Downey in Salida, Calif., on Tuesday, March 28, 2017. Andy Alfaro aalfaro@modbee.com
YOLA, Nigeria (AP) - Officials in Nigeria say gunmen have killed 15 people in an early-morning attack on a Catholic church, including two priests.
The attack took place in Ayar-Mbalom, a community in Benue state.
Terver Akase, a media aide to the Benue state governor, says the attackers also burned down 50 houses.
President Muhammadu Buhari in a statement calls the violation of a place of worship "vile, evil and satanic" and an attempt to stoke religious conflict.
Benue state in central Nigeria has seen a series of attacks in recent weeks, many linked to a long-running dispute between farmers and herdsmen.
A few days ago 10 people were killed by alleged herdsmen in the state.
The happy couple were walking down Eighth Ave. towards Penn Station to take a train home when their 6-foot-5 assailant snuck up on them from behind, tapped Paola on the shoulder and spit in her face, cops said.
March 29 Telia Company Ab
* Telia company issues hybrid bonds of in total around sek 15 billion
* The proceeds will mainly be used to refinance senior debt
* A tender offer for buying back up to EUR 500 million has also been announced
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* SAYS LUMP ORE PRICE FIXED AT 3100 RUPEES/TON ON FEB 1
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Gibson tied a franchise record Sunday, stopping 51 of 54 shots in a shootout win over Philadelphia.
What a night for Gibson, who almost single-handedly beat the Flyers. It was also a strange outing for the 23-year-old, as he was pulled in the second period for Jonathan Bernier, only to re-enter the game 3:48 later. Gibson advances to 13-9-7 on the season with a .911 save percentage. Gibson's outstanding performance Sunday showcased his ability to steal a game and why he never makes for a bad fantasy play when it comes to deciding which goalie to start.
March 28Health Italia SpA:
* Said on Monday that it corrects press release from March 24 and announced that in relation to the proposal of dividend distribution of 0.081 euros ($0.0880) gross per share, the coupon will be detached on May 2, and the dividend payment will be on May 4
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WASHINGTON U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday called the explosion in a St. Petersburg metro tunnel a "terrible thing."
When asked about the blast that killed 10 people and injured more than 20 in Russia on Monday, Trump told reporters that it was a "terrible thing - happening all over the world - absolutely a terrible thing."
(Reporting by Ayesha Rascoe)
Cam Alexander took a short pass from Alex Moore and took it all the way to the house.
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Orchard Park, N.Y. --The Buffalo Bills are clearly targeting a quarterback to select in the 2018 NFL Draft.
The big question is which one and when will they have a chance to select him?
Will the Bills make a splash and trade up in order to select Wyoming QB Josh Allen or USC's Sam Darnold?
Will UCLA's Josh Rosen or Oklahoma QB Baker Mayfield fall to the Bills at No. 12 or in a spot where they trade up?
Brent Axe and Matthew Fairburn's video mock draft for the Buffalo Bills
Check out the video above as Matthew Fairburn and I go over the quarterbacks available to the Bills in the first round of the NFL Draft.
The weather conditions in the video were appropriate (hello wind!) to what the future Bills QB will have to endure in Orchard Park this fall.
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WILKES-BARRE, Pa. (AP) — The owner of a vegan food truck in northeastern Pennsylvania says she regrets a Facebook post in which she appeared to dismiss the deaths of "meat eaters" in the Las Vegas massacre.
Delinda Jensen tells the Times Leader of Wilkes-Barre (bit.ly/2yN7BYn) that she's received death threats and had to shut down her business in the wake of her post Monday night.
Jensen wrote: "Yes I am jaded. Fifty nine meat eaters dead. How many animals will live because of this?" In a second comment, she used an expletive to say she didn't care about "carnists."
A gunman killed 58 people at a country music concert Sunday night, then killed himself as police closed in.
Jensen tells the paper she's sorry for the post and that "no one deserves to die like that."
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A Tennessee law could save your child's life in an emergency situation while they're at school.
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AEDs are now required inside every high school statewide. The law went into effect on Sunday.
The AED, or automated external defibrillator, delivers an electric shock to your chest. It can steady an irregular heartbeat or restart a heart if someone goes into sudden cardiac arrest.
The AED can make the difference between the life or death, helping to keep the person stable until a paramedic can arrive.
Experts say more than 6,000 people under the age of 18 go into cardiac arrest in the U.S. every year. More than half of them are students of the high school age.
Officials with the American Heart Association stress that they hope schools will never have to use an AED, but it's better to have one just in case.
Students will also be required to receive training on how to use the device.
"What we told them yesterday is that we can't ease in to this," Clippers coach Doc Rivers said. "We can't expect to wait five or six games at this point in the season to mesh, and that's what it usually takes or more than that. But you do that and you're out of the playoffs.
THE WALKING DEEP STATE DEAD: The rotting corpse of Wisconsin’s John Doe investigation still stinks.
You may recall the two John Doe investigations of Scott Walker, his supporters and almost the entire Wisconsin conservative movement. It was a nasty, vicious investigation which saw military-style raids in the middle of the night.
There was John Doe No. 1, investigating Scott Walker’s time as Milwaukee County Executive. They never came up with any wrongdoing by him.
Then there was John Doe No. 2, regarding Walker’s alleged unlawful collusion with conservative groups during the recall election. It is John Doe No. 2 that has generated litigation over several years. In the end, every court that ruled on the issue found that the entire prosecution legal theory was legally unfounded — that even if these conservative groups did what they were alleged to have done, it was constitutionally protected speech and not illegal.
Lives were ruined over an attempt to punish constitutionally protected speech by conservatives.
The Saskatchewan Roughriders confirmed wide receiver Duron Carter has been charged with marijuana possession. Saskatchewan radio station 980 CJME was the first to report the news.
"We can confirm there was an incident last night where Duron Carter was charged with marijuana possession at the Saskatoon Airport. He was released from the airport and given an upcoming court date," said Director of Media Relations and Football Communications for the Roughriders Ryan Pullock in a statement.
We are working to gather more information and continue to moniter the situation."
980 CJME reported Carter is scheduled to next appear in court March 27.
Carter is coming off a terrific first season with the Roughriders. He was named a CFL All-Star and the team's nominee for Most Outstanding Player after finishing with 73 receptions for 1,043 yards and eight touchdowns on offence, and also contributed on defence and special teams.
Carter and the Roughriders reached an agreement on a one-year contract extension late last month.
Broncos defensive lineman Kyle Peko suffered a broken right foot in practice on Tuesday, according to KUSA-TV’s Mike Klis. Peko will have surgery Wednesday and should be back in time for most of training camp.
Peko was one of the top candidates to serve as Denver’s backup nose tackle this season, according to Klis. The injury hurts his chances, but getting back in time for camp will give him a shot to win the job.
Peko (6-1, 305 pounds) is a second-year defender that joined the team as an undrafted rookie out of Oregon State in 2016. After starting his rookie season on Denver’s practice squad, Peko played in the team’s season finale, recording two tackles.
Kyle is the younger cousin of Domata Peko, a 12th-year veteran who signed a two-year, $7.5 million contract with Denver earlier this offseason. If the younger Peko is able to recover from his foot injury and make the 53-man roster, he could serve as his cousin’s backup this season.
Mark Stein unearths many quizzical facts in Vice Capades , starting with the anti-tobacco tract written by Britain’s James I. The monarch correctly warned of the dangers of smoking, 350 years before the Surgeon General got around to it, but also condemned the practice for its origins among the “beastly” American Indians. Are vices defined by the powerful and used as a tool against the powerless? So Stein asserts as he compiles an often humorous litany of practices that once were vices (bowling, card playing, juggling) but have since become habits or careers. It’s a two-way street: smoking and pinching women’s rears in the workplace were acceptable in “Mad Men” America but no longerâ€”Stein ascribes this to science and feminism trumping big tobacco and male chauvinism. “This book does not seek to dismiss concern over vice,” he declares, but the author seems uncertain over where to draw the line.
× Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo celebrates birth of baby giraffe
FORT WAYNE, Ind. — Fort Wayne’s zoo is celebrating the birth of baby giraffe that already weighs nearly 200 pounds.
The 6-foot-1 female reticulated giraffe was born Aug. 6 at the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo and she arrived weighing in at 172 pounds.
Zoo officials say the young calf has been named Kita, a Swahili word that means “to stand firm.”
Staff veterinarian Kami Fox says the newborn and her mother are doing very well, although it’s unclear whether visitors will be able to see the youngster before the zoo closes for the season October 8.
The zoo now has eight reticulated giraffes, including six females and two males. The African species is threatened by poaching, habitat destruction and civil unrest.
South Carolina prison officials have for years blamed cellphones for contributing to inmate violence. After a bloody riot at a maximum-security prison last weekend that left seven inmates dead, they find themselves once again asking federal officials to grant waivers and change laws to let them block the signals of these contraband devices.
Gov. Henry McMaster has eased hiring rules for new corrections officers. He says an officer shortage allows contraband to flow freely into the state’s prisons, provoking often deadly inmate battles.
But some who’ve spent time in and around these institutions say contraband is so plentiful it is rarely the cause of violent disputes. They also say the problem stems from the inaction and collusion of currently employed correctional officers, not a shortage of employees.
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But, you know what, there's plenty to look forward to, including some fantastic shows coming to Leicestershire this year. There are more than 800 events across the 19 days, with special events including The UK Pun Championships, An Interview with Romesh Ranganathan, Silver Stand Up & Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year.
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Arsenal have drawn Swedish side Ostersunds in the last 32 of the Europa League.
The Gunners progressed as winners from Group H, above Red Star, who finished as runners-up, and Cologne and BATE.
The first leg, at the Jamtkraft Arena, will be played on February 15, while the return leg at Emirates will be contested on February 22.
Arsene Wenger's side have used the competition so far to blood some of their youngsters and fringe starters to good effect.
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But as the competition toughens, Wenger could opt to pick stronger sides, which could come at the expense of a title push or top four challenge.
Though the lure of a Champions League place in next year's group stage, and the glory of winning the trophy, may prove too much to resist.
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - One person was injured in a Decatur house fire.
Crews were called to the 1700 block of W. Packard St.
The fire had completely overtaken the attic of the house.
A downed power line in the back yard slowed down efforts to put the fire out.
A neighbor noticed smoke and pounded on the door to alert the homeowners.
One person was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Mayors from California's largest cities, including Los Angeles, are asking state lawmakers to provide $1.5 billion to help address what they say is a growing homeless crisis.
The mayors on Wednesday backed legislation that would require the cities to provide matching funds. That would create a $3 billion pot of money for housing, temporary shelters, supportive services and outreach.
They cited a 2017 federal estimate that the most populous state now has more than 134,000 homeless people.
The bipartisan group includes mayors from Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose, San Francisco, Fresno, Long Beach, Sacramento, Oakland, Bakersfield, Anaheim and Santa Ana.
Their request came the same day that two Democratic state senators said they will seek $2 billion to house and assist the homeless and families with low and moderate incomes.
Ag Processing Inc. has received approval for the construction of a soybean processing plant in Aberdeen, South Dakota, U.S. Construction is slated to begin in spring 2017 and it will be the tenth soybean processing plant for AGP and its first in South Dakota. "We are pleased to report that the engineering design and regulatory approval phase for the new facility in Aberdeen has gone extremely well to date, and that we will break ground on the construction phase of the project in the spring of 2017," said Keith Spackler, chief executive officer.
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Back in 2006, movie star Reese Witherspoon, 41, won the coveted Best Actress in a Leading Role at the Academy Awards for her portrayal of country music legend (and Johnny Cash's wife) June Carter, in "Walk the Line."
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As the countdown begins for Sunday night's big show, Reese decided to celebrate her fellow nominees by sharing a throwback image to her 2.22 million Twitter followers.
"Overwhelmed, excited and truly humbled, I will never forget this moment," she captioned, adding, "March 5, 2006. I am thinking about every nominee today & congratulating them on the incredible hard work that got them to this place. Have a great night! You are all winners. ❤️🙌❤️ #Oscars #WalkTheLine"
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At this year's big event, stars that are nominated for their Oscar-worthy performances are Margot Robbie ("I, Tonya,"), Sally Hawkins ("Shape Of Water"), Frances McDormand ("Three Billboards Outside Ebbing"), Meryl Streep ("The Post") and Saoirse Ronan ("Ladybird").
Attorney and realtor Todd Lyle won Tuesday's special election for town council. (Source: WIS)
Todd Lyle has beaten two other candidates for a seat on Lexington’s town council.
Lyle received 329 votes in Tuesday’s special election while Bennett Casto came away with 299 votes and Jeremy Addy finished the race with 187 votes.
Lyle, an attorney and realtor, replaces former councilman Ted Stambolitis, who resigned due to eligibility requirements.
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The Snohomish County Medical Examiner's Office has released the identity of a man discovered in a creek near the 7200 block of Picnic Point Road June 3 as Nicholas Bowen, 38, of Edmonds. The cause and manner of Bowen's death is pending, the medical examiner's office said.
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UPDATE: Man charged in phone theft at Walmart
JACKSON, Tenn. — Police have arrested a man suspected of stealing a cell phone at Walmart in north Jackson.
Kevin Doss, 38, of Alamo, is charged with theft of property after a woman told police her cell phone was stolen from the store’s pharmacy counter.
Court documents say Doss was seen on surveillance video March 10 taking the cell phone from another customer in the line at the pharmacy.
The video reportedly shows Doss walk away with the phone and leave the store.
He has been released from the Madison County Criminal Justice Complex on $10,000 bond.
Doss is scheduled to return to court on April 19.
× The Opening Bell 2/15/17: Will Snapchat Be Ready For Its IPO?
The hum around Snapchat has been ongoing for a while now, but the big day for the west coast startup is almost hear. Steve checked in with Kurt Wagner (Sr. Editor of Social Media at Recode) about the planned IPO for Snapchat and how they are shooting to be the next Facebook, not Twitter. Steve also learned of the new economic impact immigration has on states. Jill Gonzalez (Analyst at Wallethub.com) told Steve about how Illinois is one of the top ten states benefiting from immigration.
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Mobiquity Networks, a mobile location marketing company and wholly owned subsidiary of Mobiquity Technologies, Inc. , announced today that it has partnered with LiveRampa , an AcxiomA company and leading provider of omnichannel identity resolution, to bring marketers greater access to Mobiquity Networks' highly accurate geo-behavioral data. The partnership allows marketers to deliver better customer experiences by using geo-behavioral data in a privacy-safe way to deliver more relevant ad targeting and ROI measurement.
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A YOUNG man was reported killed and three people wounded in a shooting incident in Sandilands Village Road, Fox Hill, on New Year's Eve according to police.
Officers were reported to be on the scene around 11.30pm. The murder takes the total for 2016 to 113, according to The Tribune's records.
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A driver was arrested for drunk driving after rolling his car.
The crash happened Saturday in the area of Butler Road and North Black River Road in Cheboygan County.
The sheriff’s office says deputies were called to it shortly before 9 o’clock at night.
The driver was southbound on Butler when he didn’t make it around a curve and lost control.
That’s when the vehicle went airborne, hit several trees, and rolled over in the ditch.
Deputies say the driver, 46-year-old Shane Summers of Cheboygan was drunk at the time and they arrested him for operating while intoxicated.
He was not injured in the crash.
He has been arraigned and released on bond.
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Jacob Rees-Mogg says that if Number 10 pursues remaining in the single market for goods and regulatory alignment, that is “not Brexit” and will mean we have nothing to offer other countries in terms of trade deals. He says it would be contrary the Tory manifesto. And he says he took 50 Tory MPs to see the chief whip this morning to protest…
“Are you reassured by what he has had to say?” @afneil asks @Jacob_Rees_Mogg about chief whip ‘s role in #Brexit talks #bbcdp pic.twitter.com/HPFxWHJiKO — BBC Daily Politics and Sunday Politics (@daily_politics) July 4, 2018
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BAGHDAD - The Islamic State group has threatened to attack Iraqi polling stations and voters during parliamentary elections next month.
In a message posted to the Telegram messaging app on Sunday, IS spokesman Abu Hassan al-Muhajir called on Sunni Iraqis to boycott the May 12 polls, the first since Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi declared victory over the jihadists in December.
"Oh Sunnis... we know that the government of Rafida (a pejorative Arabic term for Shiites) is on the verge of what they call elections," he said.
"Our judgement will apply to those who call for them and participate in them... The voting centres and those in them are targets for our swords, so stay away from them and do not walk nearby."
Sunni extremist groups have long targeted Shiites, a majority in Iraq.
Jihadist groups in Iraq have targeted every election since the 2003 US-led invasion that deposed Saddam Hussein and paved the way for Shiites to dominate every government since.
April 12 Bank of Spain:
* Says Spain's banks borrowed 149.4 billion euros ($158.62 billion) from the European Central Bank in March
* In February, Spanish banks borrowed 145.0 billion euros from the ECB Source text for Eikon: [here ] ($1 = 0.9419 euros) (Reporting by Madrid newsroom)
An article on February 10 stated that Mr Justice McCloskey gave four members of an Asian grooming gang permission to appeal his decision on a point of law. We are happy to clarify that, in fact, he said that they may apply directly to the Court of Appeal for permission to appeal.
An article on Monday about Whitehall misspending wrongly referred to two drone aircraft which crashed, as ‘RAF’ drones. In fact the drones were being tested by the Army.
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The FBI raided California Immigrant Investment Fund, LLC at the Hilton in San Gabriel last Wednesday, as well a home on Carriage House Drive in Arcadia, as part of an ongoing investigation into EB-5 visa fraud. . The firm catered to Chinese investors, aiding them with the application process to acquire a green card in exchange for investing $500,000 and creating 10 jobs.
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TOKYO (TR) – Tokyo Metropolitan Police have arrested a 29-year-old male IT employee over the attempted sexual assault of a woman at her residence last month, reports TBS News (Dec. 11).
In the early morning hours of November 3, Kazushige Okano, a resident of Setagaya Ward, allegedly used a pass key to enter the residence of the woman as she slept and covered her mouth with his hand. “If you open your eyes, I’ll kill you,” he threatened before fondling her chest.
Okano, who has been accused of attempted coerced intercourse, denies the allegations. “I grabbed the woman’s chest, but I did not intend to have intercourse.”
According to police, Okano was not acquainted with the victim but he somehow managed to obtain the key to residence. Police are now investigating how he obtained the key.
On the day that financial advisers at PNC Wealth Management were set to meet with a married couple to discuss their account, the husband - who had been making a lot of withdrawals - showed up early and asked for a favor. He wanted the advisers to tell his wife that the account had lost value over the past year due to market conditions.
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Mexico is doing very little, if not NOTHING, at stopping people from flowing into Mexico through their Southern Border, and then into the U.S. They laugh at our dumb immigration laws. They must stop the big drug and people flows, or I will stop their cash cow, NAFTA. NEED WALL!
CURLEW – The 2018 Curlew Barrel Derby celebrations will kick off the morning of Sunday, June 3, and continue through the day in town.
Events begin at 7 a...
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VAN VLECK, Texas (AP) — Residents of a coastal area southwest of Houston are cleaning up debris after at least six tornadoes left a swath of damaged buildings.
Among the homes destroyed was one where a woman inside held tightly to her two young children.
Anthony Ovesny told KPRC-TV in Houston that his wife, Ashlie Ovesny, was home Tuesday with their children, ages 1 and 3, when a tornado touched down in Van Vleck.
The tornado flipped their mobile home and turned it to rubble. Neighbors pulled Ashlie Ovesny and the children from the debris. She’s recovering after having surgery for fractures. The children had minor injuries.
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The tornado was rated an EF1, with winds of 86 to 110 mph.
An EF2 tornado with winds of 111 to 135 mph damaged subdivisions closer to Houston.
TOKYO Japan condemned a North Korean ballistic missile test launch on Saturday as absolutely unacceptable and a violation of U.N. resolutions, and it lodged a strong protest.
Japanese government spokesman Yoshihide Suga said he had been in touch with Prime Minister Abe, who is travelling in Europe, and officials were gathering information about the missile test, which appeared to have failed shortly after launch.
(Reporting by Malcolm Foster; Editing by Robert Birsel)
UVA School of Medicine's Blue Ridge Poison Control Center is getting ready for its phone lines to light up with more calls as people head outside.
March 19 (Reuters) - Seojin System Co Ltd :
* Says it plans to buy land and building worth 38.07 billion won
* Says expected transaction settlement date is Feb. 28, 2019
Source text in Korean: goo.gl/ZdGiwk
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Ice Cream & A Moovie at Chaney's Dairy Barn
Our annual popular outdoor summer movie series, featuring Space Jam. Dress up like a Minion!! FREE Admission. Jumping Pillow $2. Check out the new stuff on our playground. NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR DRINKS. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy a movie under the stars. Movie starts at dusk.
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Feb 13 CT Real Estate Investment Trust :
* CT REIT reports strong fourth quarter and year end 2016 results
* CT Real Estate Investment Trust says FFO for quarter was $0.274 per unit
* CT Real Estate Investment Trust - non-GAAP AFFO for Q4 $0.222 per unit Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
I noticed that the icons were new and the DE is more responsive that the beta that I had installed previously. I particularly loved the new icon for the Mageia Control Center (it reminded me of the nazar in Pisi Linux).
I used the system a bit to see if I could detect certain glitches even though I know this is not a final version. My intention is not to write a review, but to assess potential problems and, most importantly, to get more familiar with Mageia running Plasma 5.
David Bozell President of the group ForAmerica, talks to Lars about what he sees as the different options the US has for Speaker of the House, now that Paul Ryan is leaving.
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We all have things we want to do in life, but it might not be apart of God’s plan. Erica Campbell talked about how you have to follow God’s will even it’s something you don’t think you want to follow. The relationship you have with God will help you.
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You have to ask yourself if this is God’s will or your desire? Erica is all about following God’s plan. Listen and tell us what you think.
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A server error is to blame for the loss of five days’ worth of data linking payments made at city hall to people’s accounts, the City of Merritt’s financial services manager explained to the Herald.
On June 1, the city experienced server issues, forcing them to restore the system using outdated backups — which resulted in the loss of some receipt data from transactions made at city hall on May 25, 26, 28, 29 and 30.
“If people paid by cheque or if they did an electronic payment online, that’s all good,” said Wayne Anderson, financial services manager for the city.
Those who paid bills by cash on any of the dates listed above are encouraged to bring a copy of their receipt to city hall, said Anderson.
Alternatively, those who have lost a receipt can sign a one-page affidavit certifying they made a payment on a specific date.
#SDLive makes a stop at #WWEMiami. Three potential #Future WWE Champions pose with the @miamiheat #Championships. A post shared by WWE (@wwe) on Aug 13, 2017 at 3:38pm PDT
Big News on a Crazy Brock Lesnar Feud, "Broken" Hardy Plans for WWE RAW Revealed, Vince McMahon Upset with WWE Newcomer, New GIFs & Galleries, More
- Below is a clip from this week's WWE Music Power 10 episode with Sasha Banks:- The new "Table For 3" that airs on the WWE Network after tonight's RAW will feature WWE Hall of Famers Sting, Ric Flair and Ricky Steamboat. Below is the official synopsis:"Legends Ric Flair, Sting and Ricky Steamboat - Rivals in the NWA and WCW - reunite to recall their favorite tales from their great careers."- As seen below, SmackDown Superstars Chad Gable, Sin Cara and Tye Dillinger did a photo-op with the NBA Championship trophies belonging to the NBA's Miami Heat while in Miami for a live event on Sunday night.Follow Marc on Twitter at @this_is_marc . Send any news, tips or corrections to us by clicking here
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Everyone has been talking about “Black Panther” and the film will finally be out in theaters on February 16th. Kendrick Lamar produced the soundtrack for the film and fans just got the opportunity to hear the collaboration with him and The Weekend. The hit song “Pray for Me” which sounds futuristic, fun and a beat that you can vibe to.
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According to Pitchfork, the album features songs from SZA, Schoolboy Q, Anderson Paak and more. Lamar and The Weeknd have worked together before on his track “Sidewalks” so fans are excited they are working together again. Listen to the song and let us know what you think about it.
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Thursday was qualifying day for the 358 Modifieds and Super DIRTcar Series Big-Block Modifieds at Oswego Speedway in preparation for their Super DIRT Week main events. Speed51.com’s talented group of photographer from MoJo Photos were on hand throughout the day to capture all of the big moments both on and off the race track.
Four full photo galleries — two 358 Modifieds galleries and two Big-Block Modified galleries — can now be viewed on Speed51.com’s Five Star Race Car Bodies Facebook page.
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South Georgia residents on the western edge of the Okefenokee Swamp are being warned to prepare for potential evacuations as a wildfire that has burned 31 square miles (80 square km) near the Georgia-Florida line keeps growing.
(FAIRBANKS, Alaska) – The Fairbanks International Airport is conducting live-fire training today, May 30, 2018 and tomorrow, May 31, 2018 in accordance with FAA requirements under FAR 139.319 and State of Alaska Firefighter training requirements.
The live-fire training will begin at approximately 6:30 p.m. Large columns of black smoke may be observed rising from the fire training area on the south side of the airport. Area emergency services agencies will be notified prior to commencing the training and upon training cessation.
Mila J’s first project of 2017 is a Valentine’s Day gift for fans in the form of a mixtape called Milaulongtime, a 7-track set filled with Mila’s signature femme fatale swag.
Mila has you covered on the project; she give us Trap, R&B bangers,even the not-so-romantic “Fuckboy” for those who aren’t harboring the most loving spirits towards their baes today.
“I wanted to make all my fans, dj’s, radio pd’s and everyone else that has supported the Mila J movement my Valentine this year!!! Love all of you guys…hope to see you soon!!! XOXO,” Mila wrote.
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Bellinger, 21, is batting .395 (15-for-38) with three home runs, 11 RBI and four steals through 10 games for Triple-A Oklahoma City.
There's no place for Bellinger to play right now at the big-league level with Adrian Gonzalez blocking him, but Bellinger previously played some outfield, and the Dodgers would have to consider finding a spot for him if he continues on this torrid pace. Bellinger has 56 home runs and 18 steals combined over the last two seasons.
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The Cedarburg Cultural Center kicks off Mother’s Day Weekend with a grand oom pah-pah! Celebrate Maifest with The Tuba Dan Family Band and The Squeezettes.
Maifest Polka Party - Saturday May 13th
Brats and a variety of brews
Indoor beer hall seating
Price: $10.00 $8.00 - Members of the CCC Kids under the age of 12 are free.
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Facebook has started asking users to go through their settings and make sure they're happy with the amount of data they are handing over.
That's thanks to a new European law called the General Data Protection Regulation, or GDPR, which comes into effect on May 25.
That law makes it much harder for companies like Facebook and Google to collect and make money from your data — especially without your explicit consent.
It also means Facebook can't access sensitive information like your sexual preferences, religious beliefs, and political beliefs without your proactive consent.
Now Facebook has to make sure you look at your settings before May 25 — or risk being fined 4% of its annual turnover, which represents billions of dollars.
Here's how to navigate those new settings and keep your data private.
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola feels he is already nearing the end of his coaching career.
Guardiola, 45, has a three-year contract at the Etihad Stadium but does not envision continuing in the same capacity far beyond that.
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Widely regarded as one of the greatest coaches of all time, the Spaniard has won 22 trophies since starting out at Barcelona B in 2007.
The Spaniard led Barca's first team to a historic treble in 2008-09 and won three successive Bundesliga titles in as many years at Bayern Munich.
But, despite being in the early stages of his time at City, Guardiola says he is already winding down his career.
"I will be at Manchester for the next three seasons, maybe more, but I am arriving at the end of my coaching career, of this I am sure," he told NBC Sports, prior to City's 2-1 Premier League win over Burnley on Monday.
"I will not be on the bench until I am 60 or 65 years old. I feel that the process of my goodbye has already started."
LaureLive is going to be full of hits on Sunday, with a killer line-up, and some nostalgic songs that will have you singing at the top of your lungs!
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There are some great alternative and indie bands playing on Sunday that you've gotta see in concert.
Here's who's playing LaureLive on Sunday:
Brandi Carlile
Cold War Kids
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue
Rag'N'Bone Man
Twiddle
A R I Z O N A
MAGIC GIANT
Lewis Capaldi
Tall Heights
The Aces
Walker County
Future Generations
Stephen Marley
Matisyahu
Hannah Wicklund
Flint Eastwood
And here are our songs you need to know going in!
Video of Brandi Carlile - The Story
Video of Cold War Kids - Miracle Mile
Video of Rag'n'Bone Man - Human (Official Video)
Video of A R I Z O N A - Oceans Away [Official Video]
Video of MAGIC GIANT - Window (Official Music Video)
A protester shouts during a Unite the Right rally on Saturday in Charlottesville, Va. Calla Kessler The Washington Post
Hawley said in a news release that the board will determine which legal needs would qualify for the program and create a strategy for recruiting attorneys to provide the help. (KCTV5)
Missouri Attorney General Josh Hawley says he wants to develop the first statewide program to provide free legal help to military service members.
Hawley announced Monday that he plans to form a Military Legal Assistance Team. That team will work with attorneys from military bases in Missouri to find private attorneys who will provide pro bono services to service members with certain legal needs.
The team will formally launch early next year.
Hawley said in a news release that the board will determine which legal needs would qualify for the program and create a strategy for recruiting attorneys to provide the help.
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It can be easy for children and adults to gather and communicate when the arts are involved, shown here during Art March. It's a very happy new year for all the arts and social service organizations that were originally scheduled to have their funding dramatically cut in the city's 2017 budget.
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Serena Williams defeated Kristyna Pliskova in the first round of the French Open, her first Grand Slam appearance since the Australian Open in 2017, when she won it while pregnant with daughter Alexis Olympia.
ST PETERSBURG, April 3 Russia and Belarus have resolved all the disputes between them over energy, the countries' two presidents said on Monday after meeting in the Russian city of St Petersburg.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said the Russian and Belarussian governments will implement the two leaders' agreement within the next 10 days, and that a roadmap had been agreed for energy cooperation up to 2020.
Belarussian President Alexander Lukashenko, speaking at a joint news conference with Putin after their talks, confirmed the deal, and thanked the Russian leader for helping refinance his country's debts to Russia. (Reporting by Denis Pinchuk; Writing by Christian Lowe; Editing by Alexander Winning)
NAH. THE ONES WHO CAN DECIDE HOW THE MONEY IS SPENT HAS THE POWER: Millennials think whoever has the money has the power.
File - In this July 4, 2016 file photo, the Olympic Park of the 2016 Olympics is seen from the air, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. An analysis by The Associated Press shows that the cost of putting on last year’s Rio de Janeiro Olympic was $13.1 billion. Officials say about $2 billion went into building venues, with $11 billion more used to build Olympic-related projects. This included a subway line extension, a cleanup of polluted Guanabara Bay and a renovated port area. Most of the sports venues remain empty, and it’s unclear if they will ever generate enough income to cover maintenance costs. Felipe Dana, File AP Photo
Reports of two structure fires on Philippi Pike in East View came in around 9 p.m. Sunday. Multiple fire departments on scene with confirmed entrapment. Anmoore EMS and State Police on scene. Authorities are stopping traffic in the vicinity of the 1300 block of the Philippi Pike in Clarksburg. Please stay well away from the area in order to give authorities room to work. We will keep you advised as information becomes available.
Stay with 12 News for updates on this developing story.
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WYTV) – Mahoning County will be getting more beds for people recovering from addiction to help deal with the opioid epidemic.
The State of Ohio will provide $250,000 for 14 detox beds on the sixth floor of St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown, which will be operated by the Neil Kennedy Recovery Center.
“We consider it our seed money, our good faith down payment by the government,” said Don Koenig, with Mercy Health Youngstown. “When we can show success, we will use that to help, hopefully, pull down additional funds so that the state concludes this is money very well-spent in the Mahoning Valley.”
The beds should be in place sometime next month.
Several people at Monday’s meeting said 14 beds were not enough — we could use more. The hope is to get more possibly next year.
Welcome to the technological future — of fashion. New Yorkers got to peak into the future Wednesday evening with a tech fashion show hosted by Tech In Motion. The show,...
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A select of Iranian tourism potentials, handicrafts, and traditions will go on show at the international fair for holidays, travel, and leisure in Vienna -- Ferien Messe Wien - which will be held at the Austrian capital from January 12 to 15. The Touring & Automobile Club of the Islamic Republic of Iran under the auspices of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handcrafts Organization is tasked to run the country's pavilion that covers 112 square meters. Over 800 representatives, tourism associates, and craftspeople from 70 countries will attend the exhibit, Mehr news agency quoted TACI Director Ebadreza Eslami as saying on Wednesday.
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SIR – I am becoming increasingly concerned at the number of calls for an end to austerity.
The facts are that seven years ago the Conservatives inherited an economy in a real mess. In spite of seven years of hard and often unpopular work, the situation is still dire. As a country we are living well beyond our means and our debts are increasing by the day.
I would be happy to accept means-testing of all benefits and a change in the system of paying for elderly care if such measures helped to reduce the deficit. The idea that government expenditure should, or could, be increased is nonsense.
Geoffrey Wyartt
Newent, Gloucestershire
SIR – Can we please stop using the word “austerity” when referring to government economic policy?
This word, much-loved by the BBC, has even been adopted by some Cabinet ministers, when surely they mean “trying to live within our means” – something which every...
April 20 Nera Telecommunications Ltd:
* Purchase Orders Of Approximately SGD19.9 Million Received
* Purchase orders are not expected to have a significant impact on performance of company for current financial year.
* Purchase orders are in relation to supply, delivery, installation & maintenance of IP network equipment Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Hartford police are investigating after a serious shooting in the city late Sunday night.
According to police, units responded to 319 Garden Street around 11:30 p.m. for a report of a serious assault involving a firearm.
Officials say that upon arrival, a 25-year-old victim from Rocky Hill was located with a gunshot wound to his upper back area.
Police say the victim was unable to describe what happened. A witness stated the victim was shot on Martin Street before driving to Garden Street.
Authorities have not said if they have any suspects. Anyone with information is asked to contact police.
There are on the Fox News story from Yesterday, titled Democrats' post-election playbook: Stay big in California. In it, Fox News reports that:
FILE: March 11, 2017: Jon Ossoff, the Democratic candidate in this year's Georgia special House election, at his Cobb County campaign office. After painful November 2016 losses, Washington Democrats still appear committed to devoting resources to strongholds like California, instead of responding to party pleas to put time and money into Middle America to reconnect with disaffected voters.
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WASHINGTON (CNN) – A massive and powerful display in Washington Tuesday calling for an end to gun violence.
It was a memorial, consisting of 7,000 pairs of shoes, one for every child killed by guns since the 2012 Sandy Hook school massacre.
The shoes are from family members of victims, as well as celebrities, and others from across the country.
The display was laid out on the southeast lawn of the Capitol.
It comes almost a month after 17 people were killed in the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.
It also comes ahead of the March for our Lives later this month in which activists will call on Washington lawmakers to take action on combating gun violence.
Former Liverpool defender and Football Focus pundit Mark Lawrenson believes Chelsea manager Antonio Conte is unlikely to see out the season as reports of a rift with the club's owners persist.
READ MORE: Conte intends to see out remaining 18 months of his contract
This year, golfers will be teeing it up for the 25th Annual Kingsport Chamber Golf Scramble. It will be held on Monday, May 8th at the Ridgefields Country Club. Lindsay Powers joins us with a preview.
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Several shots were fired into a Providence Place home just after 1am on March 3. Detectives have been told the man who fired the shots was travelling with up to five others in a stolen white Mazda van which was later found burnt out.
Five people were inside the house during the attack but nobody was hurt.
A white Mitsubishi Lancer and a black Mitsubishi Triton ute were seen driving in convoy and possibly scouting out the home minutes before the shooting. Police have released CCTV images in hope someone will recognise the cars.
Anyone with information can call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Esbie Fonte is a biracial songwriter who bends unexpected styles to create unique pop music with collaborator Peter Tilley. Her recent single, “Aces High,” features raw lyrical barbs coupled with gorgeous guitar progressions, and the brand-new video allows her stylish personality to shine.
Precise enunciation and weary disposition mirror what one would expect from a musical style more aligned with pop-punk, but warm flamenco guitars subvert expectations. Fonte asks a lot in “Aces High,” with a deep bass line in the chorus reverberating in her chest.
Clare Balding presents the best of today's action from the 2018 Wimbledon Championships.
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How do you feel about a Zaxby's in Columbia's Five Points?
The Columbia Zoning Board of Appeals will vote Tuesday on whether or not a Zaxby's should move into the spot that became vacant when Harper's Restaurant closed earlier this year.
The Five Points Association told us last week they're opposed to the idea.
The meeting is scheduled for 10 a.m.
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Beazley and Korean Re have mutually agreed to put their special purpose arrangement (SPA) 6050 into run-off for 2018, The Insurance Insider understands.
Sources suggested the two parties decided it was no longer beneficial to continue running the SPA, which was initially planned as a stepping stone for Korean Re to set up a full syndicate after two or three years.
Korean Re has since decided to postpone those plans, sources said.
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BAMAKO, Mali (AP) - A Malian army spokesman says armed men have attacked an army camp in the country's north, killing at least four soldiers and wounding another.
Lt. Col. Diarran Kone on Tuesday would not give more details about the attack in Gourma-Rharous, about 160 kilometers (99 miles) south of Timbuktu.
A local official said the assailants destroyed about six armed vehicles but left after failing to take control of the camp. He spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not permitted to speak to reporters.
The town of Gourma-Rharous has been targeted regularly by Islamic extremists in the region. No one has yet claimed responsibility for this attack.
Mali's north was occupied by al-Qaida-linked jihadists in 2012, and despite being pushed out in 2013 such attacks continue.
Arsenal battles Everton on Saturday in Premier League play, as Theo Walcott faces the Gunners for the first time since leaving the club.
Here's how you can watch the match and our prediction:
How to watch
When: Saturday at 12:30 p.m. ET
TV: NBC
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Follow: CBS Sports App
Prediction
Arsenal's new man Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang makes his debut, gets a goal and Arsenal scores a much-needed win. Arsenal 2, Everton 1.
PARMA, Ohio -- Walter's Grove Pool was filled with dog paddling pooches on Sunday for the eighth annual Doggie Swim. The event is a fundraiser for the Parma Animal Shelter, a non-profit shelter that operates solely with the work of an army of volunteers.
It was five dollars per dog to swim, and raffle tickets were sold for gift baskets and dog treats. The shelter's next fundraiser is Vendor Bingo on Thursday, August 24, at Buffalo Wild Wings, 8465 Pearl Road, Strongsville. Shopping begins at 6:30 and bingo begins at 7 p.m. Those wanting to donate can make checks payable to Parma Animal Shelter, Inc. P.O. Box 347321, Parma, OH, 44134. The next doggie swim is August 20, 11 a.m. at the Brook Park Recreation Center. For a complete list of swimming events, go to dogsinthecle.com/mark-your-calendars-dog-swim-events/
April 28 Barclays Africa Group Ltd:
* Our guidance for 2017 is unchanged
* Sees low to mid-single digit loan growth, with CIB growing faster than RBB and South Africa lagging rest of Africa's growth at constant currency
* Net interest margin is expected to decline slightly
* Slower revenue growth is likely to produce negative jaws in near term, despite continued cost containment
* Expect regulatory pressures and strong rand to dampen growth in first half
* Credit loss ratio should improve, in part due to large single name provision in base
* Common equity tier 1 ratio is likely to remain above board targets and our return on equity should be broadly similar to 2016's. Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom)
MOSCOW Russian President Vladimir Putin has started a meeting in the Kremlin with U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, a spokeswoman for the U.S. embassy in Moscow said on Wednesday, citing Kremlin officials.
The Kremlin had previously declined to confirm that such a meeting would take place during Tillerson's visit, reflecting tensions over a U.S. missile strike on Syria, a staunch Russian ally, last week.
(Reporting by Polina Devitt and Yeganeh Torbati; Writing by Andrew Osborn; Editing by Christian Lowe)
Despite some critics worrying the franchise might be running out of gas, The Fate of the Furious beat out Star Wars: The Force Awakens this weekend to give it the strongest worldwide debut of all time. Still, it’s important for any franchise, no matter how successful, to continually reinvent itself, which is why the folks over at Funny or Die decided to reimagine the series with a new star at its center.
Beefy action stars like Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson, and Jason Statham have traditionally anchored elevated the films, but it’s comedian Jerry Seinfeld who headlines this new trailer. Cars, after all, are his specialty these days. Watch it above.
While it’d be great to see some of Jerry’s jalopies chugging alongside the series’ fleet of sports cars, it’s more than likely that Seinfeld won’t be sitting down for Sunday dinner with Dom and the gang. “What’s the deal with these Fast & Furious movies?” he’d probably say. “They used to be about racing, now they’re about heistin’! I can’t keep up!”
The sixth generation Volkswagen Polo is all set to be unveiled on the 16th June 2017. The new-gen Polo has been spotted testing many a times and is slated to be coming to India as well. As far as looks are concerned, the sixth-gen Polo will have a sport a new design and be slightly bigger than the outgoing model as well. Volkswagen says that the fresh design language will be in sync with the Polo's sporty demeanour. The company has released a few teaser images of the Polo recently and the yellow colour definitely puts the cheer in the car. While we wait with bated breath for Volkswagen to take the wraps off the latest generation Polo, here are some important things you should know about the car.
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Chloe walks in on Marcus while he's dressing and ask for a personal day off .
This frame grab from video released Sunday, March, 18, 2018 by the official Facebook page of the Syrian Presidency, shows Syrian President Bashar Assad driving himself to the newly captured areas of eastern Ghouta, near the capital Damascus, Syria. Assad's trip, captured in a remarkable set of videos filmed inside the car and published by his office on Sunday, show the president calm and assured as his forces appear close to clinching one of their most significant victories in the country's seven-year long civil war. Syrian Presidency Facebook Page via AP)
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Sniffer dogs latest tool in plant biosecurity battle
The Marlborough District Council said rescue dogs from the SPCA are being trained to sniff out biosecurity threats from plants on farms and vineyards. Biosecurity officers say Chilean needle grass affected about 2500 hectares in Marlborough, dotted across about 200 properties, with the biggest problem on high country around vineyards. Source, Stuff
This morning, Kanye West surprised Ebro in the Morning with an unexpected phone call on Hot 97 today.
He did not say much but told Ebro “I Love You,” several times before busting out in some Stevie Wonder. This is following yesterday’s conversation in which Ebro discussed a conversation he had with Kanye West about his controversial tweet storm.
MARIANA, Fla. (AP) — Florida authorities say an inmate who killed his cellmate last month while awaiting trial for killing another cellmate in 2015 is now in solitary confinement.
The News Herald reports 21-year-old Frederick Patterson III said he killed his 82-year-old cellmate Arthur Williams on Jan. 15, and told correctional officers that “now there’s one less child molester on the streets.”
Patterson, a convicted burglar, was sentenced Thursday to life in prison for killing 45-year-old Scott Collinsworth, a convicted robber, in the Apalachee Correctional Institution.
Patterson now faces a first-degree murder charge. Williams, who allegedly tried to lure a 9-year-old boy into his car, had been ruled incompetent 10 days earlier and was being held in the Jackson County Correctional Facility awaiting transfer to a mental facility.
In a 22-minute ceremony Monday at the Wyoming Secretary of State's Office, the electors cast their votes while Gov. Matt Mead and others watched. The voting was mostly ceremonial because state law does not allow electors the freedom to cast their vote for anyone but the candidate who won Wyoming's popular vote in the presidential election.
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3:56 What's JUMP all about in Downtown Boise?
4:48 A sneak peek at Esther Simplot Park
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2:24 Murky future of health care in Idaho, nation
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0:25 Karan Tucker on Boise nonprofit Jannus
0:35 Tamarack torchlight parade welcomes the new year
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Watch drone and time-lapse footage of the massive new warehouse in Harrison County
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Construction projects across the coast keep the economy moving
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After more than four years of legal and financial tangles, the Hope Volunteer Fire Department has moved into its new firehouse. The volunteer department provides firefighting services for the town of about 2,100 in northeastern Bartholomew County - the county's second largest municipality after Columbus - and areas of Haw Creek Township outside the town limits.
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Hilmar running back Justin Rentfro lifts his coach Frank Marques after the Yellowjackets beat the Modesto Christian Crusaders 42-13 in the Sac-Joaquin Section Division VI final at Lincoln High School in Stockton on Nov. 25. Andy Alfaro aalfaro@modbee.com
SAN JOSE — A Southwest Airlines flight made an emergency landing at San Jose International Airport on Wednesday after experiencing a “mechanical difficulty,” an airport spokeswoman said.
Flight 1250 departed San Francisco International Airport and was headed to Los Angeles International Airport when the emergency arose, said San Jose International Airport spokeswoman Rosemary Barnes.
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Barnes referred questions about the mechanical difficulty to Southwest, which did not immediately return a call and email for comment.
The aircraft landed safely in San Jose at about 4:10 p.m. and taxied to a gate under its own power, said Barnes, adding that the emergency did not impact operations at the airport.
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The Centre on Monday appealed in the Supreme Court against the Madras High Court order that stayed a lookout notice issued against former Union minister P Chidambaram’s son Karti Chidambaram, reported ANI. The apex court is likely to hear the matter later in the day.
Karti Chidambaram had moved the Madras High Court on August 4 against the lookout notice, and the court stayed the notice on August 10. The Central Bureau of Investigation had on July 18 issued the notice under Section 10B of the Passport Act to prevent Karti Chidambaram from leaving the country.
Karti Chidambaram is being investigated in a money laundering case. “I was always responding to the summons issued by the CBI, and there was no absolute cause of action for issuance of the lookout circular,” Karti Chidambaram had said after the Madras High Court stayed the notice.
New Delhi, Oct 6 (IANS) Automobile major Hyundai Motor India on Friday introduced a new variant of its SUV Tucson with "4-Wheel Drive (4WD)" system priced at Rs 25.19 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).
"Introduction of 4WD is to bring to the customer the next level of cutting edge technology... enhancing the overall price value equation through value engineering and passing the price benefit to customer," said Y.K. Koo, Managing Director and CEO, Hyundai Motor India.
The company said 4WD is offered in "2.0 Diesel AT GLS variant".
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SAO PAULO (AP) - The death toll from a day care center fire in southeastern Brazil has risen to seven after a 4-year-old boy succumbed to his injuries while en route to a hospital.
A firefighter in the city of Janauba in the state of Minas Gerais said by telephone Friday that Renan Nicolas Santos died Thursday night due to burns that covered 90 percent of his body.
The firefighter declined to give his name.
On Thursday, four other children and a teacher died when a guard doused the "Innocent People" day care center in Janauba with alcohol and set it alight. The guard, who had helped with security at the center since 2008, died hours later in a local hospital.
Janauba Mayor Carlos Isaildon Mendes has declared a seven-day mourning period.
Money is one of the biggest relationship stressors, according to 54% of Americans. fizkes/Shutterstock
According to a national survey, over three in four Americans say that finding love is more important than being wealthy. Romantic…right?
Romantic, yes, but realistic, no. Ask any couple what they fight about the most, and odds are money is high on the list. In fact, more than half (54%) of Americans say money is the biggest relationship stressor. Miscommunication over finances is a primary reason relationships — and marriages — fail.
The key to keeping money from derailing relationships new or old is to turn those potentially damaging arguments into productive conversations. As the vice president of private client services at Personal Capital, here are the three biggest money challenges I see in relationships, and the conversations that can help you survive them:
Team Sky have named Britain's Chris Froome in their team for the Giro d'Italia starting next month despite the ongoing investigation into his adverse doping test.
Denied wrongdoing: Chris Froome. Photo: AP
Briton Froome, 32, is fighting to clear his name after an increased dosage of asthma medication at the Vuelta a Espana last year threw up an adverse analytical finding from a urine sample.
The four-times Tour de France winner's sample showed double the allowed limit of Salbutamol but Froome has denied any wrongdoing and is free to race because he is not suspended.
Froome, who has not ridden in the Giro since 2010 and has never won it, will be aiming to become the first rider to complete the Giro/Tour double for 20 years.
Italian Marco Pantani was the last man to achieve the feat in 1998.
LOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson's daughter Paris Jackson has been granted a temporary restraining order against a man she says has been stalking her.
The order granted Tuesday in a Los Angeles court says 23-year-old Nicholas Stevens must stay away from Jackson at least until July 24.
The 20-year-old Jackson says in court documents that she and a bandmate were leaving her recording studio June 13 when Stevens, who she does not know, appeared and said he'd waited for her last week for 15 hours.
Jackson says Stevens refused to leave, said he was "stalking her," mentioned a shotgun and said "by midnight it will all be over."
Then July 1, Stevens tweeted at Jackson that he was her "soulmate."
No current phone number for Stevens could be found to ask for comment.
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After debuting his latest studio album Friday, Kendrick Lamar took the Coachella stage Sunday night (April 16) for a headlining set.
Related: LeBron James Jams Out to Kendrick Lamar’s New Album
The rapper’s show included some of his new tracks, including “DNA,” “ELEMENT,” “LUST,” “XXX,” “HUMBLE” and “GOD.”
During the concert, Travis Scott joined Lamar on stage to perform “goosebumps,” the collaboration from Birds in the trap Sing McKnight. After, Schoolboy Q showed up to perform “That Part,” while Future served as Lamar’s hype man during “Mask Off.”
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It’s Valentine’s Day so we thought we’d bring in our resident philosopher Al Gini to tackle the subject of love. Al talks about the different kinds of love, the impact that love has on our lives, the origins of Valentine’s Day, the industry that surrounds Valentine’s Day, the relationship between love and sexuality, the role that religion plays in love and sex, sex being an entrée to intimacy, how being in love requires a lot of work and the concept of loving yourself before you can love others.
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The explosive Trump dossier is back at the center of the Russia probe, and NBC’s Ken Dilanian details new reporting about how the author may testify, on The Beat
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Aug 15 (Reuters) - TORNOS HOLDING AG:
* ORDER INTAKE FOR THE FIRST HALF OF 2017 WAS UP BY A TOTAL OF AROUND 65%‍​
* EXPECTS THE ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO SHOW POSITIVE EBIT AND A POSITIVE NET RESULT‍​
* H1 NET SALES OF CHF 82.1 MILLION (FIRST HALF OF 2016: CHF 69.8 MILLION, +17.5%)‍​
* EBIT FOR THE FIRST HALF OF 2017 CAME TO CHF 1.7 MILLION (FIRST HALF OF 2016: CHF -2.4 MILLION)
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GOOCHLAND, Va. (AP) – Virginia authorities are investigating the death of an Army veteran, paralyzed from the waist down, who was found in his wheelchair outside his apartment complex.
Media outlets report Goochland County Sheriff Jim Agnew identified the man as 38-year-old Paul Chisholm. The sheriff said he showed no signs of trauma other than to his feet, which apparently dragged under his wheelchair, leaving a trail of blood from his apartment. The blood pooled outside other apartment doors, where he may have sought help. A newspaper carrier found his body early Monday.
WWBT-TV reports that Chisholm’s mother said he suffered from post-traumatic stress and was medically discharged after he was injured in Afghanistan, where he served with the 101st Airborne.
The medical examiner was working to determine how he died.
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NOFX Good That Country Fans, Not Punk Fans Got Shot ... In Vegas Massacre
NOFX Makes Tasteless Joke About Vegas Massacre and Country Fans
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NOFX crossed the line in a big way Sunday in Vegas, when they made a crack about the Vegas shooting, saying the silver lining was that the people killed were country fans and not punk fans.
The band was playing the Punk Rock Bowling & Music Festival, and when they finished a song frontman Fat Mike said, "We played a song about Muslims and we didn't get shot. Hooray."
But, it didn't end there ... another band member jumped in and said, "I guess you only get shot in Vegas if you are in a country band."
And it got even worse ... "That [the massacre] sucked, but at least they were country fans and no punk rock fans."
Some audience members audibly recoiled, but the singer then jumped in, "You were all thinking it."
58 people were killed and almost 500 were injured in the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history.
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ORLANDO — A couple moving a gas grill in an SUV was injured on Sunday when one of them lit a cigarette and an explosion happened.
Orlando police released photos of the Kia Sorento that showed extensive damage to the SUV with the roof blown out and the airbags deployed. The windshield was lying on the ground. All of the other glass was blown from the vehicle.
A gas grill being transported inside this car exploded when passenger lit a cigarette. 2 in car sustained burns; not life threatening. pic.twitter.com/76OaeJiCiv — Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) August 13, 2017
Police said the couple in the SUV sustained burns but their injuries were not life threatening.
The grill was turned on and the propane tank was open and connected, according to the Orlando Sentinel, The wife lit a cigarette and the SUV exploded according to police. After the explosion, the vehicle crashed into a pole
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SAN DIEGO – This Valentine’s Day, 108 couples tied the knot across San Diego County.
County officials in San Diego, Chula Vista, San Marcos and El Cajon issued 117 marriage licenses and performed 108 wedding ceremonies Tuesday.
The county offered walk-in services at its downtown site. Wedding ceremonies happened at the Waterfront Park located along the historical County Administration Center.
The cost of a non-confidential marriage license was $70. Couple’s paid an additional $88 to have a delightful county staffer perform the ceremony.
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Lawmakers, groups urge fast deployment of Asian carp defense
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — Members of Congress and Great Lakes advocacy groups are pressing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to strengthen defenses against Asian carp at a crucial choke point.
The Corps is considering a $275 million plan to bolster the Brandon Road Lock and Dam near Joliet, Illinois, with devices such as water jets and noisemakers to prevent the invasive fish from migrating from the Illinois River to Lake Michigan.
Environmental groups submitted 10,000 citizen letters supporting the plan Friday, the deadline for a public comment period. About 50 sporting and conservation organizations also endorsed it.
More than two dozen U.S. House members signed a letter urging the Corps to install the protections faster than the eight-year timeframe currently proposed.
Scientists say Asian carp could seriously harm native Great Lakes fish populations.
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German environment group Nabu filed on Tuesday a lawsuit with Germany's constitutional court in Karlsruhe to block construction of a 1,200km pipeline through the Baltic Sea to deliver Russian gas to Germany. The Gazprom-built pipeline would harm underwater sea life and is not needed to meet German natural gas demand, the group said. Denmark is still considering its approval of the project, greenlighted by other affected countries.
iTunes has a trio of new sales running this morning, offering a wide variety of HD and 4K films for just $5. Some of these come in the form of double feature bundles for $10 or triple features for $15. You’d typically expect to pay around $10-$15 for each film. This is a great way to load up your iTunes library for less. Of course, each film will become a permanent part of your collection. Head below for more.
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Life under the radar suits Liberty High School football coach John Truby just fine.
The graduation of two Division I players, Jaohne Duggan (Rutgers) and Darian Street (Pitt), combined with the Hurricanes’ four-game slide to the finish in 2016 have tempered outside expectations.
All that is fine by Truby, who is entering his fifth season as head coach and is upbeat about his team’s chances this fall.
“I really like this group,” he said. “They love each other. They really seem to feed off of each other. If we can just get a couple of the question marks sorted out, I think we’ll be a tough out.”
For their part, the players are motivated to break into the conversation in the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference South Division.
“The whole team knows that we’re not being looked at as one of the best teams in the Valley,” senior linebacker/H-back Will Kandianis said. “I think we’re using that as motivation to make us work harder every day.”
Gallery: About Town - Dovecot Bar Middlesbrough and Vault Hidden Bar, Stockton
Gallery: About Town - Dovecot Bar Middlesbrough and Vault Hidden Bar, Stockton
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Featured are nights from Dovecot Bar, Middlesbrough and Vault Hidden Bar, Stockton.
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Idaho Forest Group, which operates five mills in North Idaho, recently explored jumping into cross-laminated timber in a partnership with the Johann Offner Group, a global manufacturing company headquartered in Wolfsberg, Austria. "We decided the market wasn't quite ready for it yet," said Ahren Spilker, sales operations manager for the Coeur d'Alene-based, family-owned lumber producer.
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Police are looking for a bicyclist who they say pedaled up to a fellow rider in Williamsburg and grabbed her rear end.
The creep allegedly rode up to the 31-year-old woman near the corner of Metropolitan Avenue and Lorimer Street at about 12 p.m. June 27, groped her, then pedaled off.
The suspect is described as a man with a full beard and mustache who is between 25 and 30 years old. He was last seen riding his bike near the scene of the crime, wearing a white T-shirt, dark pants and a dark backpack.
He has not been arrested, police said.
The purpose of the Wednesday, March 21 (6:30-9:00 pm) is to present project design features to include streetscape improvements, the “Tunnel of Trees” and retaining wall treatments. The open house will take place at Steilacoom’s Town Hall (1717 Lafayette St.). Download open house flyer here.
Companies in the fossil fuel space are becoming a lot more efficient in what they're doing and the technologies for carbon capture and storage "are moving on," says Peter Coleman of Woodside.
The prime suspect in a murder case is a blind woman; Mulder and Scully conclude she may possess the ability to see through a killer's eyes.
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THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME — When the Legends realize that they broke the timeline, Rip Hunter (guest star Arthur Darvill) arrives with his new organization – the Time Bureau – to relieve them of duty. The Legends are thrilled to get a chance to put the team back together but a new threat arises when Rory (Dominic Purcell) spots Julius Caesar (guest star Simon Merrells) in Aruba. Sara (Caity Lotz), Nate (Nick Zano) and Ray (Brandon Routh) devise a plan to steal the Waverider back from the Time Bureau in order to try and stop Julius Caesar from conquering the modern world. Victor Garber, Maisie Richardson-Sellers and Franz Drameh also star. Rob Seidenglanz directed the episode written by Phil Klemmer & Marc Guggenheim (#301). Original airdate 10/10/2017.
A claim by a Johannesburg woman that she was assaulted by Zimbabwe's first lady on Sunday night has prompted people to question whether she would receive diplomatic immunity.
A claim by a Johannesburg woman that she was assaulted by Zimbabwe's first lady on Sunday night has prompted people to question whether she would receive diplomatic immunity.
Gabriella Engels‚ 20‚ claimed she was assaulted by Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe's wife‚ Grace‚ at a Sandton hotel on Sunday night.
SAITAMA (TR) – Police are hunting for a male suspect here in his late teens in connection with six women who were molested from behind.
A woman in her 20s told police a man bear-hugged her from behind and molested her body while she was walking along a street in Yashio City on Monday, TV Asahi reports (Feb. 14).
Another woman in her 20s was also molested when she walked by a man about 1.5 hours earlier in the neighboring Soka City, police said.
Both women were molested by a male suspect in his late teens with a thin build, last seen wearing a mask and a black sweater.
Police are hunting for the suspect in connection with four similar cases that were reported in the area beginning on January 30.
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A nonstop 24-hour theater production has only been tackled twice before: once in Philadelphia, once in New York. Now, director Jeff Cole is bringing the challenge to Richmond with his rendition of “The Bald Soprano”— an hour-long anti-play on a loop. The cast won’t be given breaks for food or sleep, but they will switch roles.
“Every few hours the show will change significantly due to the passage of time and exhaustion,” Associate Director Todd Labelle says.
The show and its actors will be pushed to their limits at Firehouse Theatre starting at 7 p.m. on April 21. Tickets are $10; food, blankets, coffee and cots are provided.
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Aleppo, SANA- One civilians was injured and huge material damage was caused to the citizens’ properties due to terrorist rocket shell attack on al-Nile Street neighborhood in Aleppo.
A source at Aleppo Police Command said that the terrorist organizations fired 5 rocket shells on the local market area in al-Nile Street Neighborhood, injuring a civilian and causing material damage to the houses and properties.
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The Family Visitation Center in Sioux Falls is all about helping children and their non-custodial parents connect in a safe place. From divorce to domestic abuse and rising drug use, there are a number of sad reasons why parents and their children end up at the center.
Start the conversation, or Read more at KELO-TV Sioux Falls.
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Be calm and be nice to your fellow drivers as the roads fill up with New Zealanders returning after Easter holiday. Photo/Sam Crossman Live traffic updates: a 4pm: Southbound traffic in Otaki SH1, Wellington backing up.
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CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The Plain Dealer's Top Workplaces 2018, soon to be in its ninth year, seeks to recognize area employers who create an environment and culture where workers feel respected and rewarded.
During the next month or so, we will accept nominations for The Plain Dealer's Top Workplaces 2018. There is no fee to nominate your workplace.
Interested in learning more?
You can nominate your company here: www.cleveland.com/nominate.
The 150 winners will be announced in a special section publishing in mid-June 2018.
Check out last year's winners: Top Workplaces 2017.
WESTMINSTER — CovenantCare at Home, a Westminster home-health, hospice, rehabilitation and physical-therapy facility, will close in May.
The Denver Post reports that the facility at 9101 Harlan St. will close May 17, with at least 67 workers losing their jobs, according to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act filing with the Colorado Department of Labor.
A separate facility, a CovenantCare retirement facility at 9153 Yarrow St. in Westminster, will not be affected by the closure.
Girardi on hit-by-pitch 'it was way too late' to challenge Joe Girardi explains why he made the decision to not request a review on the Lonnie Chisenhall hit-by-pitch.
Indians' epic rally capped off by walk-off win After the Yankees race out to an 8-3 lead, the Indians tie the game and send it to extras, where Yan Gomes' single in the 13th propels the Indians to a 9-8 victory and 2-0 ALDS lead.
Hendricks breaks down Game 1 win Kyle Hendricks tells Pedro Gomez that he settled down around the third inning and calls Stephen Strasburg's performance dominant, but credits his teammates for scratching across a few runs en route to a Game 1 win.
Rizzo credits timely hitting, Hendricks to Cubs' win Anthony Rizzo discusses how the Cubs were able to get to Stephen Strasburg and praises Kyle Hendricks' performance in the Cubs' 3-0 win over the Nationals.
Gomes: 'I think it was gonna go our way' Indians' Yan Gomes talks about hitting the game winner in extra innings to lift Cleveland over the New York Yankees.
A Southington woman is facing charges after a 4-year-old child was found wandering alone on the town’s linear trail.
The child was found by two people on Sunday evening, around 5:30 p.m., wandering on the walking trail near West Center Street and Bristol Street, with no adult supervision.
Police said the child had reportedly been playing in the front yard of a home on Germania Street and had walked away from the yard.
Police said 47-year-old Tracy Lynn Dagata was in the backyard of the home when the child walked away.
She was arrested and charged with risk of injury to a child and is expected to appear in court on June 19.
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BEIJING, Feb 2 (Reuters) - China’s Dalian Commodity Exchange will allow foreign investment in domestic iron ore futures trading, the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) said on Friday.
CSRC spokesman Chang Depeng told a press conference in Beijing that relevant preparations were under way to make the long-awaited move that will allow foreigners to participate, without providing a time frame. (Reporting by Tom Daly; Editing by Christian Schmollinger)
The attorney assigned to represent the Ohio man accused of plowing his car into counter-protesters in Charlottesville is a plaintiff in the lawsuit against the city regarding removal of Confederate statues. WLNI’s Ian Price with more:
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There was the issue of tires, of course, which needed to be carefully managed so as to make a one-stop strategy work. The fear of additional pitstops was predicated on the principal problem of racing in the principality: Following each other closely and overtaking is near-impossible in the current generation of wide and incredibly downforce-dependent Formula 1 cars.
In his post-race column, Formula 1's Managing Director of Motorsport Ross Brawn admitted the race wasn't action-packed and said he's always willing to listen to driver criticism and opinions, but at the same time called it "a bit naive to expect a lot of duels and passing moves in Monaco."
According to Brawn, Monaco shouldn't be judged as any other track. "The atmosphere in the paddock and the town, the glamour that surrounds the event makes it unique." And then, of course, there's the ever-important Saturday qualifying. "A unique spectacle", writes Brawn, which as he points out "really is key" in Monaco.
Brandon Ray Davis turned to the gay couple he was accused of harassing and hurling gay slurs at last February in court on Wednesday and asked that they forgive him.
“I want you to know, I want everyone in this courtroom to know that my heart goes out to you,” the 30-year-old Richlands, North Carolina resident said.
He then offered to hug both men and...
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Monday at the annual White House Easter Egg Roll, President Donald Trump warned North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-un to “behave.”
When CNN’s Jim Acosta asked the president if he had any message for North Korea and Kim Jong-un, Trump said, “Gotta behave.”
When Acosta asked if the situation in North Korea can be resolved peacefully Trump said, “Probably it can.”
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April 13 Aimmune Therapeutics Inc
* Aimmune Therapeutics appoints Eric Bjerkholt as Chief Financial Officer
* Aimmune Therapeutics Inc - Bjerkholt joins Aimmune from Sunesis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
* Aimmune - Co plans to report pivotal phase 3 data around end of 2017, file a BLA and MAA in 2018, and make first commercial launches in 2019 for AR101 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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IREIT Global (IREIT), a Europe-focused real estate investment trust, on Wednesday said unitholder Tikehau Capital has acquired an additional 4.39 per cent of the units in IREIT for S$21 million, bringing its total holding to 8 per cent.
This stake was purchased via a married deal with Lim Chap Huat, co-founder of Soilbuild Group, on Wednesday.
Tikehau Capital's Asia-Pacific arm, which is a majority shareholder of IREIT's manager, has also agreed to acquire another 4.52 per cent of the shares of the manager from Dolphin Two. This would bring Tikehau Investment Management Asia Pacific's total stake in IREIT's manager to 84.5 per cent. IREIT Global said the acquisition will be done on or around July 6, 2018.
Tikehau Capital is an asset management and investment group with 14.2 billion euros (S$22.6 billion) worth of assets under management as at March 31, 2018.
Units of IREIT Global closed unchanged at S$0.76 on Wednesday.
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PARIS May 2 The shareholders of French retailer Casino will vote on May 5 on a proposal raising the age limit for the functions of chairman and chief executive to 75 from 70, draft resolutions available ahead of the AGM showed.
The three-year mandate of chairman and CEO Jean-Charles Naouri, 68, as a board member expires in 2019.
Naouri, the controlling shareholder of Casino, has been chairman and CEO since 2005.
(Reporting by Dominique Vidalon; Editing by Sudip Kar-Gupta)
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (AP) — Donovan Fields scored 13 of his 15 points in the second half to help Cal Poly beat Hawaii 78-64 on Saturday night.
Cal Poly (8-15, 3-6 Big West Conference) has won two straight since snapping a six-game skid. Hawaii (13-8, 4-4) has lost three in row.
Luke Meikle, Jakub Niziol and Victor Joseph each scored 12 points for the Mustangs.
Sheriff Drammeh scored 17 points to lead Hawaii.
The Rainbow Warriors had a seven-point advantage at the break, but the Mustangs opened the second half with a 16-2 run and led 44-37. Hawaii had its last lead, 54-53 with 9:12 left. A 13-0 run gave Cal Poly a 64-54 lead with 5:32 remaining and the Mustangs cruised from there. Meikle scored four points, Niziol made consecutive 3-pointers and Fields capped the surge with a 3-point play.
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Number 1 on the electoral list of the Republican Party will be Vigen Sargsyan. Serzh Sargsyan and Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan are not found on the list.
Yesterday the Republican Party board approved the proportional list of the party. The spokesman for the Republican Party Edward Sharmazanov told reporters that Vigen Sargsyan heads the list. He is followed by Taron Margaryan, the mayor of Yerevan, and Arpine Hovhannisyan, the Minister of Justice, Member of Parliament Ara Babloyan, the minister of culture Armen Amiryan.
The list includes 64 people. Top ten includes Armen Ashotyan, ex-minister of education, Eduard Sharmazanov, Members of Parliament Margarit Yesayan, Samvel Farmanyan and Karen Avagyan.
This time the head of the electoral headquarters of the Republican Party will be headed by the board of the party and Serzh Sargsyan. The board will also manage the electoral campaign.
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Kearney’s Abby Couch (front) wrestled for a loose ball during the Bulldogs’ loss to Incarnate Word Academy in the Class 4 girls’ basketball state semifinals March 16 at JQH Arena in Springfield. The Bulldogs bounced back to beat Miller Career Academy 61-52 in overtime during the third-place game. Dean Curtis Special to The Star
Service on the Réseau de transport métropolitain (RTM) Vaudreuil-Hudson line was disrupted Monday evening, after a vehicle crashed near the tracks by the Pine Beach Station in Dorval.
Police spokesperson Manuel Couture said the crash happened at around 5:30 p.m. as the vehicle was heading north on Neptune Boulevard, near Herron Road.
The driver lost control and the vehicle veered across Highway 20 and flipped over several times before coming to a stop and bursting into flames near the intersection of Neptune Boulevard and Cardinal Avenue.
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The fire was quickly put out.
It is unclear whether anyone was injured in the crash.
Police believe the driver fled the scene, and has yet to be located.
Several trains were delayed and two were cancelled, but at 7 p.m. the RTM tweeted that service was gradually resuming.
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- A disabled truck on the Staten Island-bound side of the Goethals Bridge is causing a 15-minute delay Friday afternoon, according to the Port Authority on Twitter.
Further information about the incident was not immediately clear.
A 26-year-old Honolulu man, who confessed to killing his mother a year ago, has been charged with second-degree murder. You Wei Gong was arrested by Honolulu police at 11:40 a.m., shortly after being released from a hospital where he had been since his confession.
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Have your birthday cake . . . and wear it, too! These deliciously scented products and shades inspired by that once-a-year soiree will instantly put you in a festive mood. Whether you're looking for a simple balm with glitter that smells like Funfetti cake (mmm, Glossier) or something sweet and bubbly for the shower (such as the lovely one we found from Philosophy), there's something sweet ahead for you. Bon anniversaire, beauties!
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Feb 14 Xinyuan Real Estate Co Ltd -
* Announces fourth quarter 2016 financial results
* Q4 revenue rose 22.2 percent to $505.3 million
* Qtrly diluted earnings per ads were US$0.18
* Expects co's second New York project, announced in Jan, to begin demolition and foundation work in Q1 of 2017
* Contract sales in China totaled US$347.8 million in q4 of 2016 compared to US$574.2 million in q4 of 2015 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
press release: Come for a screening of 13th, a documentary on mass incarceration in America, followed by a discussion led by elder, Andrea Lawson. This film is a searing call to action and will especially appeal to those who are social justice minded.
*Please be advised: this film takes a candid look at racial bias and includes real footage of violence, cursing, and difficult subject matters. Common Sense Media labels this as suitable for 16+ years in age.
This event is completely free and open to the public.
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Stephen Curry will likely go from being the NBA's biggest bargain to signing the richest contract in the league at more than $200 million. And he looks forward to the nice payday.
Yet the two-time reigning MVP and new NBA Finals MVP Kevin Durant said Wednesday they would seriously consider less money to keep the core of the champion Golden State Warriors intact.
Two days after capturing the franchise's second title in three years against LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Warriors prepared to part ways for what will be a busy offseason for general manager Bob Myers and the front office.
Durant hinted he would opt out of a deal that pays him the maximum he can get in order to help Golden State's chances of re-signing Andre Iguodala or Shaun Livingston.
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The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources is having a public auction of surplus and confiscated items next month.
Among the surplus items are a Schaffer 16-foot aluminum boat, Mercury and Johnson boat motors, four-wheel-drive trucks and a generator. Confiscated items include shotguns, rifles, bows and hunting and fishing equipment.
Only qualified Kentucky residents may bid on confiscated items, but bidding on surplus items is open to anyone. Surplus items can be purchased with cash, checks or credit cards. Other terms and conditions are included with the list of auction items. All items are sold as is.
A list of items being offered and terms and conditions are available online.
Viewing begins at 8 a.m. EDT May 7, with bidding to start at 10 a.m. The auction will be held near the Salato Wildlife Education Center in Frankfort.
Hundreds of residents remain in an evacuation centre in Bega where they spent the night anxiously awaiting news about family, friends, and neighbours.
Chutzpah! Lisa Nemetz International Jewish Performing Arts Festival 2017 presents outstanding internationally-celebrated music, including leading world music pioneers. The rich global landscape of music presented this year showcases some of the world's most exciting musical performers from Israel, Japan, Argentina, USA, and Canada.
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Takeover gets green light
Britain’s business minister Greg Clark told parliament today that there were no national security grounds to intervene in turnaround specialist Melrose’s takeover of UK engineering company GKN.
“On the basis of the commitments given relating to national security, the ministry of defence concluded that statutory intervention is not required,” Clark said in a statement to parliament today.
“My judgement is that there are not reasonable and proportionate grounds to make a statutory intervention on the grounds of national security,” he added
Melrose won control of British engineer GKN after a three-month battle when 52.4 per cent of investors backed its offer.
Feb 14 Toshiba Corp :
* won't comment on speculation after report it is in talks to sell stake in UK nuclear venture NuGeneration Ltd to Korea Electric Power Corp Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting by Makiko Yamazaki)
Wednesday, June 14 – Eric Bergeson of Bergeson Nursery in Fertile, Minnesota has authored a new book called “Successful Gardening on the Northern Prairie.” He has a book signing this Thursday at Zandbroz Variety in Fargo, where the book has been flying off the shelves. ~~~ We share an encore conversation with artist Beau Theige. His custom guitars built from an eclectic assortment of materials are currently exhibiting at the Arts Center Gallery in Jamestown. ~~~ Chuck Lura of Dakota College in Bottineau joins us with a Natural North Dakota essay called “Cotton Sedge.” ~~~ More from the Drone Focus 2017 event as we hear about self-driving cars. ~~~ New technology can also create some growing pains as we hear from Harvest Public Media’s Luke Runyon.
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GREENVILLE, S.C. — Authorities say a sheriff's deputy has fatally shot a man in South Carolina.
Greenville County Sheriff Will Lewis tells news outlets a man wielding a knife was killed after charging at deputies Monday evening. He says deputies had been called out for a disturbance and found at least five people in a home who were "potential hostage victims."
The coroner's office has not released the man's name yet.
Lewis says the man was "very agitated" and had something similar to a butcher's knife. The shooting happened after negotiations including "less lethal options" failed.
MIAMI — Authorities say an armed carjacking suspect has been fatally shot by officers after he jumped into a South Florida river after a more than two-hour police chase.
Miami-Dade police Det. Robin Pinkard tells local news outlets that officers encountered the man around 7 a.m. Friday. Following a traffic stop, the suspect fled in a car and the chase began. During the chase, Pinkard says, the man ditched a BMW SUV and carjacked a woman, taking her SUV.
At some point, he drove under a bridge on and bailed into the Miami River trying to escape.
Authorities say officers tried to get the man to surrender, but eventually shots were fired. The man died at the scene.
It was unclear why police initially stopped the man.
His name hasn’t been released.
The third royal baby is officially here. Chris Jackson/Getty Images
A new prince has officially been welcomed into the British royal family.
Despite only being a day old, the newborn already has his entire life mapped out for him according to royal protocol.
From his place in the line of succession to his schooling, here is everything you need to know about the third royal baby.
Britain's royal family have a new prince, who was born on Monday morning to Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, and Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge. He is only hours old, but his life is already mapped out according to tradition and princely protocol. Here are 14 fascinating facts about the latest addition to the House of Windsor. And for more coverage of the royal baby, see how this unsuspecting couple got swept up in the royal baby media frenzy.
NEW YORK (AP) - Hundreds of public school teachers in New York City have landed tickets to the hottest show on Broadway.
Some 400 teachers from schools in all five boroughs will attend Wednesday night's performance of the sold-out, Tony Award-winning musical "Hamilton."
The teachers were selected by the city's Department of Education and via a lottery held by Teach For America-New York, a nonprofit educational organization. Barclays is also involved in the performance for educators through a partnership with the organization and the Education Department.
The Broadway show's organizers hope the musical's message of diversity and inclusiveness will resonate with educators and their students.
The teachers going to the show are educators who teach a variety of subjects in schools across the city.
The Lufkin Police Department is investigating an incident in which a man was scammed out of $8,000 who called him and said his son needed bail money.
According to the Lufkin Police Daily’s daily activity report, the complainant called the Lufkin Police Department and said that sometime between Wednesday morning and Thursday morning, a man called him at his home on Sunset Blvd. and said that his son had been arrested in Austin for having 14 pounds of marijuana and needed bail money.
“The man sent the money FedEx but received a phone call asking for an additional $14,000 for a fine,” the report stated.
At that point, the victim got a phone call from his son, who is working out of the country, and he realized that he had been the victim of a scam.
If an arrest is made, it will prosecuted as state-jail felony theft between $2,500 and $30,000.
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In Bay St. Louis, community members are reacting to a piece of racist mail sent to a city councilman.
Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson has a suggestion for anyone with a view of next week's solar eclipse: Put down your smartphones and take in the phenomenon yourself.
He told an audience Monday at the American Museum of Natural History: "Experience this one emotionally, psychologically, physically."
The Aug. 21 event will be the first total solar eclipse in 99 years to cut a coast-to-coast path across the United States. A total solar eclipse happens when the moon passes between the earth and the sun, completely blotting out the sunlight.
For those who can't purchase special glasses to view the sun safely, Tyson recommends holding a spaghetti strainer to the ground and looking at the images it creates below, like a pinhole camera.
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The Stanley Cup chase continues for the San Jose Sharks , who face a one game deficit opposite the Edmonton Oilers . The Sharks are one of six teams who are behind in their respective series totals in the playoffs thus far.
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SYDNEY, Australia — Australia won the toss and elected to bowl against New Zealand in their Twenty20 match at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday.
Captain David Warner confirmed that Alex Carey and D'Arcy Short will make their Australian T20 debuts, with Short expected to open in place of the injured Aaron Finch.
New Zealand captain Kane Williams will have his full-strength bowling line-up of Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi and Trent Boult.
It was the first match in a tri-series tournament also involving England.
Dec 11(Reuters) - Sun Frontier Fudousan Co Ltd
* Says it will issue 5.2 million new shares through public offering
* Says it will issue 780,000 new shares through private placement to Daiwa Securities Co. Ltd., with subscription date on Jan. 23, 2018 and payment date on Jan. 24, 2018
* Proceeds to be used for hotel related development fund and deposits
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CHICAGO (AP) — Grain futures were mostly lower Wednesday in early trading on the Chicago Board of Trade.
Wheat for March delivery was 1.20 cents lower at $4.4820 a bushel; March corn was down 1.40 cents at $3.7260 a bushel; March oats was down 4.40 cents at $2.4940 a bushel while March soybeans gained 4 cents to $10.49 a bushel.
Beef higher and pork higher on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.
February live cattle was .13 cent higher at $1.1750 a pound; March feeder cattle was up .63 cent at $1.2463 pound; April lean hogs gained .25 cent to $.7155 a pound.
Michelle Malkin Goes After Hollywood’s ‘Nobody Knew’ Weinstein Narrative
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Conservative journalist Michelle Malkin took to Twitter on Tuesday to ask two tough questions of those who are pushing the “nobody knew about Harvey Weinstein the sexual predator” narrative really don’t seem to want to answer.
One wondered why it took so long for certain big-name stars to open up about their experiences with Weinstein. The other pointed to an actress who was telling her colleagues “Don’t work with this guy” for nearly two decades to no apparent effect.
The first of Malkin’s tweets reacted to Jake Tapper’s characterization at CNN of one actress breaking her two-decade silence well after those mentioned in the original New York Times story on Thursday broke the matter wide open:
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How did you spend your Valentine's Day?It probably didn't look like this.The Philadelphia Dance Center hosted the Daddy Daughter Valentine's Ballet Class.Fathers joined their children, all young ballet dancers, for some dance moves - with varying degrees of success.
Sri Lankan shares fell on Monday from a five-month closing high to snap an 11-session winning streak as investors took profits in blue chips that had gained in a rally driven by foreign-buying. The Colombo stock index ended down 0.8 percent at 6,351.26, slipping from its highest close since Nov. 15 hit in the previous session.
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All the outrage over Republican "meddling" rings hollow and contrived. After all, the U.S. has tacitly installed or overthrown or destabilized foreign governments from Central America to the Middle East.
And our boys in the CIA do more than generate some "bot" calls on the Internet. The Soviet kettle is no blacker than our American pot.
Only desperate Democrats, who can't get over being beaten by a reality show host, continue to wish inanely for anything valid to come from the Mueller witch hunt.
"So sad," the Donald would say.
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Kathmandu [Nepal], Feb.15 : Nepal Telecommunications Authority has unveiled its plan to connect the Everest Base Camp and the famous Annapurna Trekking Route with free broadband. The plan to connect the Everest Base Camp with broadband falls under the plan to connect all the district headquarters of Nepal with broadband informed the chief of Nepal Telecommunications Authority Chief, Digamber Jha.
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La La Land turned out to be a surprisingly polarizing film for what is ostensibly a sweet, good-natured homage to classic musicals. But while the film has drawn praise for its references to Old Hollywood and opprobrium for its clichéd treatment of jazz, there’s one aspect no one has been brave enough to address: the cursed fedora Ryan Gosling pawns off on a hapless black couple on the Hermosa Beach pier. Fortunately, Conan went where no other commenters dared, taking a look at the film’s most problematic scene and its bloody aftermath.
News 12 caught up with a couple of local community leaders on their take of the incident.
Hamilton County Republican Committee Chairman Joe Degaetano tells us he heard of the news early this morning.
He says Fleischmann is an avid baseball fan and a great player himself.
Degartano sends his thoughts and prayers to Fleischmann’s wife and two daughters, and to those injured.
Tennessee Republican Chuck Fleischmann long time friend Tom Decosimo says Fleischmann called him last night.
They spoke about the big baseball game on Thursday and that practice was set for 5 A-M.
“I was very, very concerned and relieved to know that no one’s killed, other than the shooter.”
Degaetano tells us, “I think it’s fortunate that capital police were there, I believe to protect Congressman Scalise. Typically, all Congress people – all members of Congress don’t travel with security detail.”
The Congressional baseball game will continue Thursday.
The 100-year-old tradition brings a half-million dollars to D.C.’s local charities.
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We all know who Myles Garrett, Deshaun Watson and Leonard Fournette are. Each will hear his name called early in Round 1 of the 2017 NFL draft and has a strong foundation to have a long, successful NFL career. But what about the other guys? You know, the ones who get drafted in Round 2 or Round 5 and go on to have great careers?
It happens in every draft class. The New England Patriots' Super Bowl-winning offense had one first-rounder (Nate Solder) on the field—nobody else was a top-60 pick—which goes to show just how important the sleepers are in each draft. First-rounders make the headlines, but getting the picks right on Days 2 and 3 is how you build a championship team.
Before the scouting combine gets here in early March, let's take a look at a few of those sleepers—players projected to go outside of Round 1 who could have great careers.
Nomthandazo Mabanga is chasing her dream of building an empire.
When she was aged 23, Mabanga resigned from her job as a brand ambassador to start her own business.
"I started my business from nothing and I worked hard to build my salon. I later ventured into retail until I earned myself a boutique," she said.
Her business La Chic Labro Boutique is at East Point shopping centre (East Rand Mall) in Boksburg.
"My passion for beauty ignited a spark within me, leading me to enrol at the L'Oreal international institute. I started to travel the world, exploring."
Mabanga, 31, sources her range internationally. Not only does she supply individual clients but also small, upcoming businesses.
"I believe I have the task to use my skills and talents to uplift other women as they strive to fulfil their businesses.
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The gunman who wreaked havoc on Istanbul's Reina nightclub on New Year's Day took less than a minute to shoot his way inside, according to video of his entrance, NBC News reported.
Security video from outside surfaced online Sunday, showing the harrowing moments leading up to the attack, which left 39 people dead and wounded more than 60 others — including an American, a U.S. State Department official told NBC News.
The gunman remains at large, according to Turkish police, and has not been identified.
He is seen raining bullets down on the front door, where the club's bouncer and a few patrons were lingering. Another video shows men crouching in fear and scrambling inside the club as the gunman approaches the front door.
A Corning High School duo recently attended a Career and Technical Student Organization Day in Little Rock. Seniors Lance Hewett and Emily Ermert travelled to the State Capitol Building on Thursday, February 2, 2017, to witness Governor Asa Hutchinson declare the month of February as Career and Technical Student Organization Month.
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Inmates at Holme House Prison in Stockton are getting a chance to pet a therapy dog to help them kick drugs.
Kola the four-year-old spoodle comes in several times a week.
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Most of us give up certain liberties to maintain peace and live in civil society, like agreeing not to kill, steal or take justice into our own hands. But some freedoms are more nuanced, challenging... and can even define who you are. This week, Piya asks: What limits would you accept on your freedom?
How viable is ebook self-publishing for writers who write for money?
It’s extremely viable.
The Kindle Effect in Fortune reports that “Ebook self-publishing has become a $1 billion industry”:
So-called independent books increasingly land at the top of bestseller lists, are optioned to be Hollywood movies, and generate real money for their authors. Kobo CEO Michael Tamblyn says indie authors drive 20% of the platform’s ebook sales. “They’re selling better than traditional authors,” he says.
You may not hit bestseller status, and perhaps your ebooks won’t be optioned by Hollywood, but self-publishing is very different from traditional publishing. For example — your ebooks never go out of print, and they aren’t remaindered off bookstore shelves after three months.
STOCKHOLM (AP) — Swedish low-cost fashion brand Hennes & Mauritz AB says its fourth-quarter profit fell to 3.99 billion kronor ($506 million), down from 5.91 billion kronor.
Sales during the same period have dropped 2 percent to 50.4 million kronor ($6.4 million) as "the industry changes are challenging everyone and this will continue in 2018."
CEO Karl-Johan Persson says "at the heart of the transformation is digitalization and it is driving the need to transform and re-think faster and faster."
Persson said Wednesday the group's 2017 performance "was mixed," adding there were "difficulties."
In recent weeks, the Stockholm-based group had been accused of racism over an ad showing a black child dressed in a hoodie reading "coolest monkey in the jungle" for which H&M has apologized.
SAO PAULO, April 12 Oi SA saw complaints from phone customers fall as much as 56 percent in the first two months of 2017, a senior executive told journalists on Wednesday, as the Brazil's No. 4 wireless carrier tries to win back client loyalty.
Based on several metrics, complaints filed to consumer advocate agencies fell between one-third and over half between January and February from a year earlier, said Bernardo Winik, Oi's head of retail. (Reporting by Guillermo Parra-Bernal)
WASHINGTON (AP) - House Speaker Paul Ryan has highlighted on Twitter a school secretary benefiting from the Republican tax overhaul, then deleted the tweet after online criticism that he is cheering an increase of $1.50 a week.
The Associated Press reported on Thursday that changes in tax withholding were sparking bigger paychecks, citing as one example Julia Ketchum of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, whose check went up $1.50 a week.
Ryan on Saturday posted a Tweet noting the secretary's increase and linking to the AP story. He has posted several other examples of worker pay increases and bonuses since the overhaul, some as much as $1,000.
Ryan's spokeswoman didn't immediately respond to a request for comment.
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April 5 Amuse Inc
* Says it acquired 108 shares (40.2 percent stake) of TAPIRS on April 3
* Says it raised voting power in TAPIRS to 40.2 percent from 0 percent
* Says it established JV in Tokyo, with TAPIRS on April 5
* The JV is engaged in production goods ,venues sales, management and operation of fan club, postal items and venue solution
* Says the company and TAPIRS are holding a 66 percent stake and a 34 percent stake in the JV respectively
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Have you and your parched, hops-and-yeast-deprived lips been waiting with bated breath to learn when Gastonia's first brewery might finally open? "We finally have our grand opening date set for April 22," said Andrew Heath, manager of sales and distribution for Cavendish Brewing Co. "We're brewing nonstop every day to get those beers ready."
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May 2 Betta Pharmaceuticals Co Ltd :
* Says it plans to take part in a new round of financing to boost capital of 50 million yuan in Beijing Biostar Technologies Ltd
* Says co will transfer 15 percent of the capital subscription to a tech firm which owned by technology and management team members of Beijing Biostar Technologies as incentive equity, for free
* And co will hold 4.5 percent stake in Beijing Biostar Technologies Ltd after transaction
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The jury selection for Isaiah Hagan’s murder trial has started for the second time.
Hagan is accused of killing USI nursing student Halee Rathgeber in April 2016.
The first trial ended in a mistrial after a juror was overheard making comments about Hagan after seeing him in a holding cell.
There are around 200 potential jurors and 14 will be chosen, including two alternates.
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Fire officials confirmed lightning had struck the eaves at the corner of the home and blew off the soffit and the interior sheetrock in an upstairs bedroom.
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That’s the view of BT Sport pundit Frank Lampard.
Salah has netted a staggering 41 goals in all competition this time out under Jurgen Klopp following his move from Roma last summer.
The Egypt international was named the PFA Player of the Year last weekend after his stunning Premier League return.
And Chelsea hero Lampard says Salah will be mentioned alongside Messi and Ronaldo if he keeps this form up in the coming seasons.
“What he’s done is so extreme and incredible,” Lampard said.
“He’s been at Chelsea obviously but didn’t play much, but to come to this league, the most competitive league in the world, and to achieve the numbers and the quality he’s done, that’s why he won PFA Player of the Year.
“He’s given them a new-found confidence that they can actually perform at this level and go an win this Champions League.
The river karnaphuli is the lifeblood of Chittagong city, around which a vast majority of the activities take place. Home to fisherman, labors and other low income families, the river never lets anyone return empty handed, taking the pollution and untold stories, emotions and dreams of her people in turn.
In July 2016, I went to New Chaktai area in Chittagong along the Karnafuli river. The river is a hub for local fisher mans who use this river as a gateway to deep sea fishing as the river is directly connected to the Bay of Bengal. The fisher mans spend most of their time on the boat. The river is also an important transport and logistics hub so a variety of cargo boats and trawlers flock all the time here. The nearby RMGs made a lot of poor people settle here. Togather with the biggest wholesale market in Bangladesh and being at the heart of the industrial capital of the country, this river gives her everything and takes the waste of the people in her hearts.
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HONOLULU – It’s officially barbecue season, though one place you shouldn’t plan on making s’mores is over the lava-spurting Kilauea volcano on Hawaii’s Big Island.
It’s hard to believe the US Geological Survey should have to say this, but the agency issued just such a warning Monday after one curious guy posed an eyebrow-raising question, USA Today reports. That query: “Is it safe to roast marshmallows over volcanic vents? Assuming you had a long enough stick, that is? Or would the resulting marshmallows be poisonous?”
The short answer from the USGS Volcanoes handle: “Erm … we’re going to have to say no, that’s not safe.”
Then, an elaboration: “If the vent is emitting a lot of SO2 or H2S, they would taste BAD. And if you add sulfuric acid (in vog, for example) to sugar, you get a pretty spectacular reaction.” A final warning: “Please don’t try!”
CNN answers the larger question of whether it’s safe to be in Hawaii at all right now. (The “vog” over the Big Island is creating amazing sunsets.)
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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Three Chesterfield County fire crews are working to put out a fire affecting multiple storage units at a facility in the county.
Representatives from the fire department said that the fire is at a storage facility in the 6100 block of Blest Lane. This is located off of Iron Bridge Road.
The second and third crews were called to the scene to aid after the first fire team arrived and assessed the situation.
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PITTSFORD, N.Y. — Buffalo Bills newly acquired receiver Jordan Matthews has been diagnosed with a chip fracture in his sternum and will be listed week to week.
The team provided the update Monday morning, a day after Matthews was hurt in his first practice since being acquired in a trade with Philadelphia. Matthews finished practice before being escorted off the field complaining of a chest injury.
The Bills are counting on Matthews to fill starting receiver Sammy Watkins' spot after he was also dealt to the Los Angeles Rams in a separate trade on Friday. Buffalo gave up starting cornerback Ronald Darby to acquire Matthews and a third-round draft pick from Philadelphia.
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BUNCOMBE Co., N.C. (WSPA) — Part of Asheville Regional Airport was evacuated after a suspicious package was found Friday morning.
Terminal Drive in front of the airport was also temporarily closed.
Shortly before 9 a.m. Friday, a spokeswoman said the airport is under normal operations and the terminal and drive had both reopened.
Tina Kinsey said an area in the terminal was evacuated while authorities investigating a suspicious package.
Asheville Police Department’s bomb squad responded to the scene.
This is a developing story.
The idea of a long-wheelbase version of a compact sedan might sound silly, but it’s a very popular configuration for luxury car buyers in China. In the U.S., if we want a bigger version of a Cadillac ATS, we buy a CTS. In China, they buy a long-wheelbase ATS. The latest entry into that niche luxury market is the stretched out Mercedes-Benz A-Class sedan that just debuted at the Beijing Auto Show.
Long-wheelbase cars are intended to be chauffeured in rather than driven. The owner of one of these cars spends more time in the back seat than in the front and the new A-Class L is no exception. Developed in China exclusively for China, this stretched out compact sedan is 2.4 inches longer than the standard sedan making more room for the back-seat occupants.
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Mohamed Salah will be sidelined for no more than three weeks with the shoulder injury he sustained during Liverpool's UEFA Champions League final defeat to Real Madrid, the Egyptian Football Association confirmed.
An 86-year-old pensioner in Azerbaijan suffocated herself to death with a plastic bag.
Zarifa Sultanova committed suicide on April 16, according to Haqqin.az news agency of the country.
The elderly woman had pulled a plastic bag over her head to kill herself.
According to available data, no traces of violence were found on Sultanova’s body.
It is believed that she had committed suicide due to her illness, as she was unable to move and was on a wheelchair.
The pensioner was living with her daughter, who was at home at the time of the incident.
Zarifa Sultanova had left a suicide note for her daughter, asking for her forgiveness.
First Match Announced for Impact Wrestling’s Bound For Glory
Impact Wrestling has made official their first match for next month’s Bound For Glory pay-per-view. Knockouts Champion Sienna will defend her title in a Four Way Match, against Allie, Gail Kim, and Taryn Terrell.
Bound For Glory will be held Sunday November 5th in Ottawa, Ontario. Gail Kim and Allie are from nearby Toronto. Gail could possibly retire as Knockouts Champion; she’s already announced that she would retire at the end of 2017.
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Garage rock staple Ty Segall, along with his Freedom band, has released a new version of “Fanny Dog,” the opener from his latest album Freedom’s Goblin. The eclectic new version titled “Fanny Dog (Royal)” captures a live performance atmosphere with its pronounced horns, antique piano melodies, and groovy guitar work.
Ty Segall is currently on a major tour in support of Freedom’s Goblin. Listen to the new version of the track below.
Teck Resources Ltd, North America’s largest producer of steel-making coal, reported a profit, compared to a year-ago loss, when it recorded one-time charges of $536-million.
Net profit attributable to Teck shareholders was $697-million or $1.21 per share, for the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, compared with a loss of $459-million, or 80 cents per share a year ago.
Revenue rose 67 per cent to $3.56-million, from $2.14-billion.
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SAO PAULO, March 30 Brazil's BM&FBovespa SA, which last week won regulatory approval to take over a rival, will change its name once the combination of both exchange and clearinghouse companies is approved by shareholders, executives said on Thursday.
Should shareholders approve the proposal next month, the combined entity will be named B3 SA Brasil Bolsa Balcão, outgoing BM&FBovespa Chief Executive Officer Edemir Pinto said at an event.
B3 will set a payout ratio between 70 percent and 80 percent and maintain a cash balance of 2.5 billion reais ($801 million) per year, BM&FBovespa and B3 Chief Financial Officer Daniel Sonder said at the same event.
($1 = 3.1207 reais) (Reporting by Aluísio Alves; Writing by Guillermo Parra-Bernal; Editing by Paul Simao)
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CAHOKIA, IL – Two young men surrendered to police in a deadly shooting in Cahokia.
The two turned themselves on Tuesday night to East St. Louis police and the Major Case Squad took them into custody.
The shooting happened around 7:20 pm Monday evening the quiet neighborhood on Westwood Drive in Cahokia.
A 15-year-old boy was killed Monday evening after the shooting. Two other minors were critically injured and taken to the local hospital.
The Cahokia Police Department, St. Clair County Sheriff’s Department, and the Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis are all investigating this triple shooting.
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Cubs left-hander Jon Lester will face the Reds in what could be an extended start at 8:05 p.m. Monday at Goodyear Ballpark.
Lester will be stretched out in his second-to-last start of spring training in preparation for his opening-day assignment March 29 in Miami.
Meanwhile, reliever Pedro Strop threw 16 of 18 pitches for strikes in a modified minor-league game against the Athletics. Strop has been nagged by a left calf injury and flu-like symptoms this spring. He believes he will make his Cactus League debut Thursday night against the Giants in Scottsdale.
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SUTHERLAND SPRINGS, Tx. (WATE) – A 5-year-old boy who was shot at a church in Texas last month has a Christmas wish that you can help grant.
Ryland Ward lost his mother and sisters in the shooting on Nov. 5.
He was shot five times and is still recovering in the hospital, KSAT reported Tuesday. He is expected to remain in the hospital for another six to eight weeks.
“They still haven’t told him yet that his mom and sisters are dead, but I’m sure he’s kind of getting some kind of idea because he’s 5,” KSAT quoted his grandmother as saying.
Now Ryland’s family is hoping people will help fill his hospital room with Christmas cheer.
The family told KSAT Ryland enjoys getting cards and pictures of other children and their pets. They’re asking people to include $1 in each card to help raise money to buy Ryland a go-kart.
Cards for Ryland can be sent to the following address:
Ryland Ward
P.O. Box 174
Sutherland Springs, Texas, 78161
A local boutique will be moving, but don't worry, it won't be very far.
Schon Boutique bought the old TKE house off Wabash Avenue in Evansville.
They're expected to make the move in September.
Currently, they're located off Franklin Street across from the West Branch Library.
Schon's carries women's fashion ranging from clothes to jewelry. The owner said the move is necessary to provide more options for customers.
Schon's has been opened for more than three years at their Franklin Street location.
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(Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping reiterated their mutual commitment to denuclearize the Korean peninsula during a phone conversation on Friday, the White House said in a statement.
Trump and Xi also agreed that the recent adoption of a United Nations Security Council resolution on North Korea was an important step towards achieving peace and stability on the peninsula, it added.
"President Trump and President Xi agreed North Korea must stop its provocative and escalatory behaviour," the statement said.
The White House said the "relationship between the two presidents is an extremely close one, and will hopefully lead to a peaceful resolution of the North Korea problem."
LOS ANGELES — NFL Network has suspended pro football analysts Marshall Faulk, Heath Evans and Ike Taylor after allegations of sexual harassment and assault by a former employee, several media outlets reported Monday.
The New York Times reported that the allegations were made in a lawsuit by the former NFL Network employee Jami Cantor, who sued NFL Enterprises in Los Angeles Superior Court in October. The Times said Cantor worked as a wardrobe stylist for the network from 2006 until she was fired in October 2016.
The Times said that Cantor filed an amended complaint on Monday saying that Faulk asked personal questions about her sex life, fondled her and pulled out his genitals while demanding oral sex, that Evans sent nude pictures, and that Taylor sent her a video that showed him pleasuring himself.
The lawsuit and suspensions were first reported by Bloomberg News.
Authorities say a sheriff’s deputy has fatally shot a man in South Carolina.
Greenville County Sheriff Will Lewis tells news outlets a man wielding a knife was killed after charging at deputies Monday evening. He says deputies had been called out for a disturbance and found at least five people in a home who were “potential hostage victims.”
The coroner’s office has not released the man’s name yet.
Lewis says the man was “very agitated” and had something similar to a butcher’s knife. The shooting happened after negotiations including “less lethal options” failed.
Lewis says the deputy involved will be placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of an internal investigation. The state Law Enforcement Division is also investigating.
A CAR was destroyed in a fire.
The Ford Fiesta is thought to have been left in Stockheath Lane, Havant, for three weeks before to the blaze.
Firefighters from Havant station attended but the blaze left the car almost entirely destroyed.
It happened on Saturday night at 11.45pm.
Hold the presses! As I write this column on a Monday morning, the Cincinnati Reds are tied for first place with the World Champion Chicago Cubs in the National League Central. Let me repeat that, tied for first place.
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Covington County commissioners on Tuesday discussed briefly the idea of booking fees for jail inmates.
These would require that all individuals housed in the Covington County Jail be required to pay a fee for their stay.
For any action to be taken, the commission would need to consider and unanimously approve a change to local legislation.
Commission Chairman Greg White said there had been some discussion about a booking fee at past meetings of the commission.
“There has been some discussion about the possibility of assessing booking fees through local legislation,” White said.
White later added that the commission had discussed the idea last summer with former Chairman Bill Godwin and former administration.
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The Casper area is under a Winter Weather Advisory until this afternoon (1/2/17). Snow is expected to continue on and off through 2 pm this afternoon.
As of 6 am, one inch had fallen in central Casper, a total of 2 to 3 inches is called for by the National Weather Service. They go on to advise that locally higher amounts are possible.
Roads will be slick and snow-covered with reduced visibilities during heavy snow. Some drifting snow is anticipated in open areas.
In the National Weather Service forecast, tonight: a 20% chance of snow before 11 pm. Mostly cloudy conditions, and a low around 17 degrees F. Wind chills will bring those temperatures as low as -15. Light winds after midnight.
Tomorrow, 20% chance of snow before 11 am. Cold with a high near 8, a low tomorrow night of -12 with wind chills bringing the overnight temperatures closer to -25.
AUGUSTA, Georgia, April 9 England's Justin Rose and Spain's Sergio Garcia will go into a playoff to decide the U.S. Masters champion after they finished tied on nine under par at the end of the fourth round on Sunday. (Reporting by Ed Osmond; Editing by Frank Pingue)
Four bombs that have gone off this month around Austin, Texas, with the latest injuring two men on Sunday, have similarities that lead investigators to believe they are the work of a serial bomber, police said on Monday.
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Bulgaria’s foreign trade gap in the first 10 months of this year stood at 4.74 billion leva, or 2.43 billion euro, rising sharply from 3.15 billion leva recorded in the same period of 2016, according to figures released by the National Statistical Institute on December 11.
Exports, calculated in free-on-board (FOB) prices, rose by 12.5 per cent to 43.51 billion leva in January-October, picking up in October (14.5 per cent) after single-digit growth during the third quarter, when exports grew by 8.4 per cent on an annual basis.
Imports, calculated using cost, insurance and freight (CIF) prices, rose at a faster pace of 15.4 per cent through October, including 24.4 per cent in trade with third countries, and stood at 48.25 billion leva for the first 10 months of the year.
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Baku. 23 March, REPORT.AZ/ Wednesday's terrorist act near Westminster Palace in London took away the lives of 5 people and left no less than 40 other wounded.
Report informs referring to the Scotland Yard.
The terrorist act took place when a car driving by Westminster Bridge wedged into pedestrians on the sidewalk, including three police officers. Then the car rammed into a building near the Houses of Parliament. After that one man as a minimum armed with a dagger continues attacking the passers-by and tried to break into the Westminster Palace.
The total number of lethal casualties from the incident is five, inclusive of the attacker who was shot and killed by a policeman.
British parliament has suspended all the sessions in the wake of an incident outside the Westminster Palace.
Mohamed Salah injury: The Liverpool star went off in the Champions League final
That's according to the Egyptian FA who took to social media to provide an update on the winger.
Salah was forced off injured in the Champions League final defeat to Real Madrid when he collided with Sergio Ramos.
And initial reports of a dislocated shoulder seemed to rule the Liverpool star out of the World Cup.
But it has since emerged Salah sprained ligaments in his shoulder and could be fit in three to four weeks.
The Egyptian FA tweeted: “After meeting Aburidah and doctor-elect Salah in Spain today.
Week 4 in the NFL was full of shake ups, so everyone is looking to see how week 5 will turn out. Here are the games.
Thursday Night Football
Patriots @ Buccaneers – Patriots won 19-14
Sunday Games
Bills @ Bengals
Jets @ Browns
Panthers @ Lions
49ers @ Colts
Titans @ Dolphins
Chargers @ Giants
Cardinals @ Eagles
Jaguars @ Steelers
Ravens @ Raiders
Seahawks @ Rams
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Chiefs @ Texans
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JERUSALEM — Israeli police are scuffling with activists protesting the planned demolition of a Bedouin hamlet in the West Bank.
Police spokesman Micky Rosenfeld says two people were arrested for throwing stones at officers in Khan al-Ahmar on Wednesday. Police could be seen dragging a handcuffed woman and pushing a Bedouin man. A construction vehicle flattened earth near the site.
The village is set to be demolished on an unknown date. Israel agreed to resettle the 180 or so residents in an area 12 kilometres (seven miles) away.
Israel says the structures were illegally built and pose a threat to residents because of their proximity to a highway.
Critics say it is nearly impossible to get building permits, and that the residents are being removed to clear the way for Jewish settlements.
He didn't play at all in the Cavs' 109-108 win over the Indiana Pacers in Game 1 of a first-round playoff series, even though he was healthy and in uniform. "Well, you know the playoffs are just a game where everybody has to stay ready," coach Tyronn Lue said.
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Atlanta has long been the nation's poster-child for urban-sprawl. The idea that transportation infrastructure's value is equivalent only to the speed it allows its commuters is a sorry one.
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Chelsea transfer news: The Blues have agreed a £53m deal for Juventus striker Gonzalo Higuain
The Argentina international has been heavily linked with a move to Stamford Bridge in recent weeks.
And Italian outlet SportMediaSet claim Chelsea have now agreed a £53m (€60m) deal to land the Juve hitman.
They say the move could be made official once Maurizio Sarri is unveiled as Chelsea’s new manager.
Former Napoli boss Sarri is expected to replace Antonio Conte at Stamford Bridge in the coming days.
And Higuain, 30, tops Sarri’s summer wish list.
The pair worked together at Napoli, with Higuain netting a record 36 Serie A goals in the 2015-16 season.
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Police Want To Talk To Man Accused of Sexually Propositioning People
Two Separate But Similar Incidents Reported At Fargo Shopping Facilities
FARGO, N.D. — Police in Fargo want to talk to a man accused of lurking around and sexually propositioning people at West Acres Mall.
Police responded to two separate but similar incidents involving this man.
He is a white male in his late 30’s to 40’s with a Mohawk, taller than 5’7″ and medium build.
He was wearing an orange stripped shirt and black Harley Davidson vest.
He was also seen driving a white Mini Cooper.
If you have information about this man, contact Fargo Police at 235-4493.
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TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index ticked higher at late morning, helped by broad-based gains on the Toronto market led by the health care and technology sectors.
The S&P/TSX composite index was up 39.93 points to 16,303.09, after 90 minutes of trading.
In New York, Wall Street markets were closed for the U.S. July 4 holiday.
The Canadian dollar was trading at 76.01 cents US, down from an average value of 76.02 cents US Tuesday.
In international trading, the August crude contract was down 14 cents to US$74.00 per barrel and the August natural gas contract was down five cents to US$2.82 per mmBTU.
The August gold contract was up $3.50 to US$1,257.00 an ounce and the September copper contract was down seven cents to US$2.84 a pound.
BOSTON (AP) — A judge on Massachusetts' highest court is stepping into a fight over the proposed sale of works of art by a cash-strapped museum.
A hearing before a single justice of the Supreme Judicial Court is set for Tuesday in Boston.
The Berkshire Museum and Attorney General Maura Healey last month asked the judge to sign off on an agreement that would allow the Pittsfield museum to sell up to 40 pieces of art, including works by Norman Rockwell.
The museum says it needs to sell the art to keep its doors open.
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Rockwell's sons dropped their challenge of the sale after the attorney general and museum reached the agreement, which would allow Rockwell's "Shuffleton's Barbershop" to be sold to another U.S. museum.
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Labour action nears for Sault Ste. Marie paramedics.
The latest negotiations with City of Sault Ste. Marie have “led to an impasse,” Unifor Local 1359 says. A no board report is requested. Strike deadline for 54 paramedics is Feb. 28.
Local 1359's negotiating committee wants a collective agreement that's comparable with those other paramedics have.
STI’s new X Comp ATR UTV tires feature a large footprint and multi-angle shoulder treads for improved traction at any direction angle. The advanced two-stage radial carcass provides greater uniformity and balance, and absorbs choppy terrain for superior UTV ride comfort. Heavy-duty steel-belt plies increase durability, and a super-deep rim guard defends wheels from abuse.
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May 2 Fidelity National Information Services Inc
* Fis reports first quarter 2017 results
* Q1 adjusted earnings per share $0.86 from continuing operations
* Q1 earnings per share $0.41 from continuing operations
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.82 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Q1 revenue rose 3.4 percent to $2.255 billion
* Says reiterating full year 2017 guidance
* Fy2017 earnings per share view $4.25, revenue view $9.47 billion -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
URBANA, Ill. (WAND) - Urbana is expanding its solar program.
The solar Urbana Champaign group is letting Piatt County residents be a part of the program.
It encourages residents to go solar through information sessions.
The group then bulk ordered the solar panels, making it cheaper to go green.
58 homes and businesses took part in the program.
Police brutality, race collide in gutting 'Detroit' Director Kathryn Bigelow’s been AWOL since her 2012 military thriller “Zero Dark Thirty,” but she’s come roaring back with another searing dramatization. This time, it’s of a single horrifying incident...
John Boyega wanted to challenge self with 'Detroit' "Detroit" is a drama about the 1967 riot. The movie, which opens Aug. 4, also stars Anthony Mackie and John Krasinski.
‘Yeah!’ ‘Lip Sync Battle’ is back with an awesome holiday special Spike TV’s popular “Lip Sync Battle” series has been keeping viewers entertained for a full season now as A-list celebs compete against each other in karaoke duels (covering popular songs). And...
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Today marks the official release of the new “EA UFC 3” video game for Playstation 4 and Xbox One. A quick glance on social media will reveal the UFC and EA Sports have encouraged athletes to make a push to spread awareness of the title.
MMAjunkie provided a review of the upgraded career mode as well as a Q&A with all the burning questions for game developers ahead of the release. There’s one thing that couldn’t be answered, though, and that’s how the athletes would react to their ratings and character builds in “EA UFC 3.”
There was mixed reaction from the UFC roster. From jubilation to frustration to downright disappointment, check below to see how fighters reacted to their characters – or lack thereof – in “EA UFC 3.”
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The American Red Cross says 22,000 people displaced by Hurricane Irma are in about 200 Red Cross shelters in six states. It says it could take months for some to return home. (Sept. 15)
(CBS Connecticut) – State police have now arrested a Bristol man in connection with the discovery of the body of an infant boy in a bag in a reservoir in Harwinton back in March.
Benjamin Edgerly, 21, is charged with illegal disposal of a dead body and conspiracy to conceal the delivery of a child. He was arrested Friday and held on $100,000 bond pending arraignment in Bantam Superior Court.
State police previously said they had located the boy’s mother. Police said the woman, a Connecticut resident, came forward and spoke with detectives and was given the proper medical care.
Police say the boy was approximately 1 to 2 weeks old.
The baby’s body was found on the morning of March 21 in Bristol Reservoir #4 in Harwinton, which is maintained by the Bristol Water Department.
Tree down on Cherokee Road (Source: NBC12 viewer)
Hundreds are without power in Central Virginia due to Wednesday evening's storms.
As of 9:50 p.m., over 1,400 Dominion customers are without power.
Click here for an update on the power outages in your area.
There are also reports of trees down in the area.
"Several trees down and no power," a viewer wrote, referring to Cherokee Road in Richmond.
A tree is also blocking the road in the 8200 block of Riverside Drive, at Oxford Parkway, in Richmond.
A viewer also shared a picture of a lightning strike on Interstate 95 at the Atlee/Elmont exit in Hanover.
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The lovely Lisa Haydon stunned her followers by having a complete makeover as she went platinum blonde and carried her new hairdo like a boss! The leggy lass was never afraid to experiment with her looks during her single days and thankfully, continued it even after having a baby.
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They don't always get a proportional place in the history books, but women have played a vital role in wilderness exploration, conservation and our understanding of nature and wildlife.
The following women thrived on being in the wilderness and brought us a new level of understanding about the natural world. Not only were they interesting characters with compelling life stories, many were also writers who crafted exciting accounts of their exploits or wrote eloquent arguments for the preservation of the environment.
Aug 15 (Reuters) - Challenger Ltd
* ‍Announced a strategic relationship with MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings Inc supported by a $500 million equity placement to MS&AD​
* MS&AD's holding will hold 6.3% stake and MS&AD has stated intention to grow its holding to 10% over next 12 months
* ‍Challenger ordinary shares will be issued at $13.06 per share; new shares issued to MS&AD will not be eligible for final 2017 dividend​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (bangalore.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com)
We wish to inform you that the board of Director in their meeting held today i.e April 17,2017 has approved and confirmed :- 1.Induction of Mr. Gajraj Jain as an Additional Director and his Appointment as Chairman cum Managing Director of the company w.e.f April 17,2017,subject to shareholder's approval at general meeting & 2. Change in Designation of Mr. Akash Jain from Managing Director of the company to Joint Managing Director w.e.f April 17,2017,subject to shareholder's approval at general meeting. Disclosure regarding the same under Regulation 30 PARA A OF PART A of Schedule III of SEBI(LODR)Regulations 2015 has been made under general announcement -category also.Source : BSE
Roma defender Kostas Manolas has hinted about a move away from the giallorossi this summer.Manolas has become one of the best defenders in the Serie A ever since he arrived at Roma from Greek side Olympiakos in 2014 for a fee of 15 million euros. Since then, he has impressed for the giallorossi and he appeared 29 times in the Serie A, scoring twice.In an interview that Manolas gave to Greek outlet Sport24, he dropped a hint that he could leave Roma this summer.He said: “It’s only natural you want to play for the biggest clubs, like Barcelona, Manchester United, PSG and Bayern Munich. I think I could make the difference anywhere I went.”Manolas has a release clause of 36 million euros and his current Roma deal expires in the summer of 2022. He has previously drawn links with Real Madrid, Manchester United and Chelsea.Kaustubh Pandey(@Kaus_Pandey17)
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Welcome to the Sunderland AFC live blog for Tuesday, March 20.
The Black Cats are entering the 'last saloon' stage of the season after failing to win yet again in Sunday's clash with Preston at the Stadium of Light.
With Chris Coleman 's side bottom of the Championship table, they are quickly running out of time if they are going to mount a survival bid.
They have just eight games remaining, but face a two week gap between now and they're next against Derby County on Good Friday.
Join the Chronicle SAFC team for all the latest from the Stadium of Light throughout the day, including all the fall out and reaction to Saturday's game at the Stadium of Light.
Earlier this month, we learned that Frances Bean Cobain, the daughter of late Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain, surrendered possession of the acoustic guitar her father used on MTV Unplugged as part of a divorce settlement. Now, her ex-husband, Isaiah Silva, is suing her mother, Courtney Love, claiming that she was involved in a plot to kidnap him, beat him up, sexually assault him and possibly murder him in an attempt to get the guitar back.
The news comes via TMZ, who report Silva's claim that, on June 3, 2016, several people, including Sam Lutfi, the former manager of Britney Spears who made allegations about her drug use, made their way into his house by claiming to be Los Angeles police. Silva says Lutfi grabbed his genitals, called him a homophobic slur and threatened to rape him. Both he and his mother were injured in the incident.
Silva is also claiming that Lutfi supplied Love and Cobain with drugs. He is seeking unspecified damages.
The San Onofre nuclear power plant just south of the Orange County border has been shut down since 2013, but controversy is swirling anew. The nonprofit group Citizens Oversights is in settlement talks with the California Coastal Commission over a lawsuit that said a plan Southern California Edison to temporarily store nuclear waste just a couple hundred of feet from the beach was illegal. Both the Coastal Commission and SoCal Edison argue their plan is just temporary, and safer than the current system, but Citizens Oversight argued they both failed to try and find other sites. Not all activist groups are supporting Citizens Oversight, though, so what'll happen next?
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An Alitalia airplane takes off at the Fiumicino International airport in Rome, Italy February 12, 2016. REUTERS/Tony Gentile
ROME Italy's struggling flagship airline Alitalia will hold non-stop talks with trade unions from April 6-13 over contested plans for job cuts, before launching a capital increase on April 14, government ministers said on Thursday.
Industry Minister Carlo Calenda and Transport Minister Graziano Delrio spoke to reporters after a day of negotiations with unions and company officials.
Italy's flag carrier, which has made an annual profit only a few times in its 70-year history, is in a race against time to win union support for its latest plan to unlock financing from shareholders and avoid having to ground planes.
(Reporting by Alberto Sisto, writing by Gavin Jones, editing by Valentina Za)
Two people are in the hospital after losing control of their car and crashing into a ditch in Sperry.
Comfort shoe company Rockport Co. said it would scrap a planned bankruptcy auction of its assets after Boston-based private-equity firm Charlesbank was the only bidder for the company.
The sale to Charlesbank Capital Partners LLC, which requires bankruptcy court approval, includes Rockport’s wholesale business, along with its Asia and Europe operations and retail stores. Rockport’s products are sold by retailers in 60 countries.
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Youngsters have been harvesting Fairtrade logos in a big to support farmersworldwide.
Pupils at Bakewell Infants School collected as many Fairtrade logos as possible from their family shopping during Fairtrade Fortnight, in a bid to support the movement, which aims to provide farmers throughout the globe with a decent price for their goods.
The children who collected the most logos were Olivia Travis, Aleisha Watson, Frankie Hawley-Wilson and Bell Green (pictured above with Bakewell Mayor Helen Froggett) and they were presented with gift vouchers to be used in the Cooperative store, which sells many Fairtrade products.
New genetic study aims to enroll 50,000 individuals with autism and their families, making it the most ambitious study of the condition's genetics to date Autism has a strong genetic component. To date, approximately 50 genes have been identified that almost certainly play a role in autism, and researchers estimate that at least an additional 300 are involved.
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This undated photo provided by the Pennsylvania State Police shows Trooper Landon Weaver, who was killed responding to a domestic complaint Friday evening, Dec. 30, 2016, in a rural area in Huntingdon County, in central Pennsylvania. The suspect in the fatal shooting of Weaver was shot and killed after making threats to police who located him Saturday morning, authorities said.
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - Germany’s Birkenstock:
* SAYS TO STOP SUPPLYING AMAZON.COM INC IN EUROPE AS OF JAN. 1, 2018
* GERMANY'S BIRKENSTOCK CITES COUNTERFEIT PRODUCTS BEING SOLD ON AMAZON MARKETPLACE Source text (in German only): here Further company coverage:
COLUMBIA -- If your farm has been in your family since Dec. 31, 1917, you can apply to have it recognized as a Missouri Century Farm.
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A historical marker dedication was held Wednesday for the First African Baptist Church in Savannah.
Local leaders, church leaders and community members gathered at the church on Montgomery Street for the ceremony.
The First African Baptist Church was organized in 1773 under the leadership of Reverend George Leile.
"Being able to read that history and see it taking place and being able to actually come in and tour the building, that's an extra added factor to it. It's a great experience for visitors and residents alike,” said Georgia Historical Society Outreach Coordinator Elyse Butler.
Reverend Thurmond Tillman currently serves as the 17th pastor of the church.
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From Friday, Aug. 11 to Sunday, Aug. 13, Southington experienced numerous vehicle burglaries and stolen motor vehicles. These incidents were mainly in the southwest portion of town, and the Southington Police Department is actively investigating these incidents.
“We are compiling data from these investigations and other recent investigations, and we will provide a press release on Wednesday, Aug. 16, in the morning, detailing these incidents and our investigative efforts,” police officials said in a press release. “We will also work on releasing video surveillance of possible suspects at that time.”
In the meantime police are reminded residents to lock their vehicles and be vigilant to anything or anyone suspicious in their neighborhood.
Police in Migori county have set ablaze bhang worth Shs 38 Million that was nabbed in 2016. The bhang is said to have been originated from the neighbouring country, Tanzania.
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Budah was joined by Mary Malouf, Food Editor at Salt Lake magazine and Kaleb Crafts & Ryan Crafts, Chefs at Culinary Crafts.
● Traditional style but with all homemade or artisan components in lieu of the typical Hershey's and Jet Puffed - homemade whole grain graham cracker, homemade vanilla bean marshmallow, local artisan chocolate.
● All Grown Up S'more - pistachio Graham biscotti, chocolate cognac pot de creme and blood orange whipped cream.
● Non-traditional S'more - salted caramel, peanut butter, lemon meringue, bacon.
August 10th was National S'mores day, but several places around town will be serving them all summer long. Salt Lake magazine will talk about where to go and how to make them - with a twist.
Read more about S`mores on their website: www.saltlakemagazine.com
Dr. Joseph Dorn has had a unique vantage point when it comes to the burgeoning medical marijuana industry in Florida. Dorn was the medical director of Surterra Therapeutics, which is one of the six dispensing organizations licensed to grow and distribute medical cannabis in the state.
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A tiny wildlife sanctuary in northeastern India has reported a jump in the number of one-horned rhinoceroses.
Pradipta Baruah, supervisor of a census carried out Sunday at the Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary, says there are now 102 one-horned rhinos living in the park, up from 93 during the last count, in 1993.
The reserve, which is just 38 square kilometers (15 square miles), is outside of the Assam state capital, Gauhati.
India’s Kaziranga National Park, also in Assam, is the main home of the one-horned rhino, with more than 2,000.
All of the world’s five rhino species are under constant threat from poachers who sell their horns on black markets, often in countries where rhino horn is believed to increase male potency.
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The top ten Android apps in the U.S. last month had a combined download figure of 26 million. According to Priori Data, at the top of the list was Facebook's Messenger app with 7.5 million. In fact, apps developed by Mark Zuckerberg's company made up almost half of the downloads on the list, with WhatsApp, Messenger and Facebook accounting for a combined 12 million downloads in May.
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The Facebook CEO has expressed interest in crypto currency for the platform in a 2019 mission statement.
TORONTO — Mitel Networks Corp. stock jumped nearly 10 per cent to a multi-year high Tuesday after it announced that its board is recommending a friendly privatization offer by an investor group led by Searchlight Capital Partners.
Shares of the Ottawa-based company, which makes communication equipment for offices and call centres, were at US$11.14 at the Nasdaq stock market and C$14.30 in Toronto, up $1.26 or 9.7 per cent from Monday's close.
Combined with assumed debt, the Searchlight offer of US$11.15 per share cash would value the company at about C$2.6 billion.
Mitel chief executive Rich McBee said in an interview Tuesday that Searchlight would leave the company intact and support it through a period of transition from one business model to another.
Google's focus on cleaning up spam and falsehoods across the Internet sparked a series of blog posts in which long-time search expert Mike Blumenthal suggests researchers at the Mountain View, California company misled the public with research that seems to show a low level of fake listings across Google Maps. Blumenthal, the author of the blog "Understanding Google My Business & Local Search," has been following the problem of fake information for more than nine years.
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“It seemed to Azerbaijan it could throw Vienna and Saint Petersburg Agreements into the bin, but after the OSCE-Azerbaijan explanations it had to agree on the realization of that provision at least formally”, explained political scientist Stepan Safaryan, referring to the agreement between the Foreign Ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan on adding the number of the monitoring missioners of OSCE on Artsakh-Azerbaijan border by 7, in Krakow recently. “After resistance Azerbaijan at last agreed, which, naturally, it did not want to do”, he noticed.
Speaking about the weapons supply to Azerbaijan by Russia, Stepan Safaryan explained that it is perceived as a message for breaking the ceasefire by Azerbaijan: “Russia endeavors to keep its powerful and exceptional influence on the conflicting parties. Aliyev in turn, is conscious he is not able to give his society the promised neither through military and nor political resolution, that is – giving all.”
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It seemed like a bit of an odd move at the time. J.J. Hoover had struck out the first two batters of the eighth and D-backs manager Torey Lovullo elected to bring in closer Fernando Rodney to face Corey Seager with Arizona down 5-4 on Saturday night.
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A lorry became wedged between houses on a narrow lane, damaging the properties and leaving the road blocked.
The driver of the seven-and-a-half tonne lorry said he got stuck in Nailsworth, Gloucestershire, after sat-nav directions led him down the unsuitable route.
The lorry was freed from Butcher Hill's Lane at about 15:00 BST - two hours after initially getting stuck.
The area remains cordoned off while the safety of the buildings is assessed.
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It was eventually released after the driver deflated the tyres to allow the vehicle to lean and gain traction.
Duty Inspector Jay Tiernan said: "It has caused some structural damage to the property, the full extent of which we are unable to assess.
"Some masonry has been disturbed and tiling and guttering has been damaged.
"The road will remain closed for the time-being until we can assess how much damage has been done and to make sure the property is safe."
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April 28 Gcl New Energy Holdings Ltd:
* Entered into Huarong EPC Agreement between Huarong Gcl New Energy, unit as principal and Xi'an Datang Electric as contractor
* Huarong Epc Agreement in relation to Huarong Project at estimated consideration of RMB614.9 million
* Xi'an Datang Electric, Nanjing Gcl New Energy and Sanmenxia Gcl New Energy entered into Henan Sanmenxia Equipment Purchase Agreement
* Henan Sanmenxia Equipment Purchase Agreement in relation to sale and purchase of certain system equipment at consideration of RMB228.9 million
* Entered into Henan Sanmenxia Epc Agreement between Sanmenxia Gcl New and Xi'an Datang Electric related to Henan Sanmenxia Project for RMB269.3 million
* Xi'an Datang Electric and unit of co & Huarong Gcl New Energy entered into Huarong Equipement purchase deal for system equipment for Huarong Project
* Deal for Huarong Equipment purchase agreement of RMB512.0 million Source :(bit.ly/2pbQKfY) Further company coverage:
Education outreach is a key cause the Congregation of Notre Dame (CND) has historically supported. So this year the CND’s Sister Norma Gallant, donated $500 to Skool Aid, a non-denominational program that helps low-income families in the Trail area offset costs of school supplies. The Trail Catholic community began Skool Aid in the basement of St. Anthony’s Church back in August 2010 after Louise McEwan read a Times article about a local food bank, which also mentioned the added expense families incur when kids return to school. Since then, many individuals and community organizations have donated to the program and helped hundreds of families with school supply costs. Donations can be mailed to Holy Trinity Parish 2012 Third Avenue, Trail BC V1R 1R7. Cheques should be made payable to Holy Trinity Parish Skool-Aid Project. (From left) Liz Stephens, Sister Norma Gallant, Louise McEwan, and Marianne Hubbard.
If you're a supporter of "Made in the USA" products, then we've got a Pit Stop for you. We recently swung into Faster USA to see how they go about building their wheelsets and their in-house hubs. Expanding their range past every major full-size dirtbike, their now pushing into the mini market heavily and offering a ton of options to get you rolling on some fresh hoops. Click above to hear owner Colin Hinks chat with us about what the company is about and what their up to currently.
Police in one Hampshire County town are looking for those who may be responsible for stealing Christmas trees.
Hadley Police Sgt. Douglas Costa said that on Sunday afternoon, officers received a report from Zaskey Christmas Tree Farm on Mount Warner Road about a number of thefts that had recently occurred at the property.
"It was reported that over the last two weeks that almost $900 worth of Christmas trees have gone missing from the property," Costa explained.
There are currently no suspects.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Hadley Police at (413) 584-0883.
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Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer isn't satisfied with owning the Los Angeles Clippers and teaching at Stanford and USC. On Tuesday, the billionaire announced USAFacts , his new startup that aims to improve political discourse by making government financial data easier to access . A small "army" of economists, professors and other professionals will be looking into and publishing data structured similarly to the 10-K filings companies issue each year -- expenses, revenues and key metrics pulled from dozens of government data sources and compiled into a single massive collection of tables. From a report on The Verge:The New York Times has the story on how this startup came to be
Victor Mete is headed to the World Junior Hockey Championship.
The Canadiens announced Monday that the rookie defenceman was being loaned to Team Canada for the tournament, which starts Dec. 26 in Buffalo, N.Y.
Meter, a fourth-round pick by the Canadiens in 2016, will report to the selection camp, being held Dec. 12-15 in St. Catherines, Ont.
“We’ve made the decision to allow Victor Mete to join Team Canada’s selection camp to give him an opportunity to participate in a very beneficial experience for his development,” Canadiens GM Marc Bergervin said in a statement. “The World Junior Hockey Championship is a very elite and very competitive tournament, and this can be a very rewarding opportunity for a young player.”
In 27 games this season, Mete has four assists and is a plus-5 while averaging 14:52 of ice time.
Hyundai Motor Co. will invest $388 million to expand and upgrade its engine manufacturing operations in Montgomery, Ala., and create 50 new jobs.
The Seoul-based automaker will spend about $40 million to build a new engine head machining facility that will be completed in November and operational by mid-2019, according to a statement. The rest of the investment will go toward equipment and updating its existing engine plant to support production of Sonata and Elantra sedans.
Hyundai started building vehicles in Alabama in 2005 and now has about 2,700 full-time and 500 part-time employees working at the Montgomery complex.
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LANGDON, Alta. - A snowplow driver from Calgary has died after police say he lost control of the plow and it rolled into a ditch.
RCMP say the 55-year-old man was operating the plow on Highway 797 near Langdon, east of Calgary, early Sunday when the crash occurred.
Police say he suffered critical injuries and was taken to hospital in Calgary but did not survive.
Police are still investigating.
No other vehicles were involved.
Police say road conditions were poor at the time of the crash.
Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Kenta Maeda was placed on the disabled list Wednesday after an MRI revealed a right hip strain.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said he was unsure when Maeda will be able to return.
The Dodgers also placed second baseman Chase Utley on the DL with a left thumb sprain.
In corresponding moves, right-hander Dennis Santana and ambidextrous pitcher Pat Venditte have been recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City.
Maeda was removed in the second inning of Tuesday night's 6-1 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies.
Maeda was examined by trainers at the mound after he struck out Jake Arrieta for the second out of the inning. He left the game after only 38 pitches and with a runner on second base.
Maeda allowed two runs, three hits and a walk in 1 2/3 innings. He struck out two.
He is 4-4 with a 3.61 ERA in 11 appearances (10 starts) this season.
MILTON, Massachusetts (AP) -- Knitting sweaters for chickens sounds like a joke, but a plucky group of retirees in suburban Boston has hatched a plan to keep poultry warm during the New England winter.
The unusual project began after members of a knitting club at a retirement home in Milton, Massachusetts, heard about the hardships that some chickens suffer this time of year.
Certain breeds shed their feathers and grow new plumage in the winter months. Others imported from tropical climates just aren't suited for the wintry conditions.
Organizer Nancy Kearns says the project benefits chickens kept on a neighboring estate known as the Mary M.B. Wakefield Charitable Trust.
Estate spokeswoman Erica Max says egg production has jumped noticeably since the birds began wearing the sweaters.
St Augustine police have been trying to locate a man who they say robbed the CVS pharmacy located at 2703 North Ponce de Leon Boulevard around 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 12th. Now, investigators from the Flagler County Sheriff's Office say they may be searching for the same man.
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Smith is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Marlins, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
The recent return of Kevin Kiermaier from the disabled list has created a logjam in the outfield, with Smith and Carlos Gomez losing out on some at-bats as a result. Smith will ride the pine for the third time in five games, with two of those benchings coming against right-handed pitchers. The lack of stable playing time has made it increasingly difficult for fantasy owners in shallower formats counting on Smith for stolen-base production to keep rolling with him in their weekly lineups.
“I was humiliated. The nurse thought it was absolutely hilarious and had to leave the room.” ... Trust Me, I’m a Doctor’s Michael Mosley on the first time he stitched up a patient
Black Caps batsman Ross Taylor has praised teammate Colin de Grandhomme, after the all-rounder played the lone hand in New Zealand's seven-wicket loss to Australia in Sydney last night.
As New Zealand's top order failed against an inexperienced Australian attack, de Grandhomme offered the only resistance, scoring 34 from 24 balls, with three sixes to end the innings and lift the Black Caps' score to 117/9 from their 20 overs.
Speaking after the loss, Taylor credited de Grandhomme for his fighting display.
"He's played a couple of those innings, not only in the Twenty20 format," he said.
"Even though he's 30-odd, he's still young in experience, and I'm sure over the next little while hopefully we'll get to see more of him."
Blantyre derby to be played outside the commercial capital is on this Saturday betweent age-old rivals Mighty Be Forward Wanderers and thier vociferous neighbours Nyasa Big Bullets at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe in a…
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The financial woes of Sears Canada and Hudson's Bay have highlighted a painful trend for the department stores that once dominated Canada's retail landscape - it's best to avoid the "mushy middle." The rise of online shopping and a widening wealth gap are seen as factors squeezing mid-line retailers that try to be all things to all people, with customers now favouring either luxury retailers, such as Nordstrom or Saks Fifth Avenue, or discount shops like profit-machine Dollarama.
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A pedestrian is injured after being hit by a car over the weekend in McLeod County.
Authorities responded to the accident on Main Street near 2nd Avenue Northwest in Hutchinson just before 1:30 a.m. Saturday.
Police say the pedestrian, whose name was not released, was taken from the scene by helicopter to Hennepin County Medical Center.
The accident remains under investigation.
The Boardman School District is turning to the community to help pass a $1.5 million levy.
In order to get the word out and answer questions, a "State of the Schools" meeting will be held.
The meeting will take place on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in the Boardman High School Cafeteria.
"If they want to see the Boardman Schools financial plan and the details behind it, and if they want to give some feedback and some input to that plan because it's not set in stone yet, we want to get some input. We want to gauge the community then they need to be there," says superintendent, Tim Saxton.
In January, the board of education voted to put a $5.8 million levy on the May ballot.
Officials say if the levy is passed, the cost to a $100,00 homeowner would be less than 17 dollars per month.
PUPILS at Robert Piggott Junior School in Wargrave raised more than £1,100 for Children in Need with a sponsored walk.
About 180 children joined the trek in Bowsey Woods, between Wargrave and Crazies Hill, tackling steep hills and muddy conditions.
They had a cake sale at the school later in the day.
Teacher Rebecca Parry said: “We had a great time. All the children showed lots of enthusiasm despite the mud and hills and were absolutely elated to find out the amount they had raised.
“It is so important for the children to learn about how we can help those less fortunate than ourselves and Children In Need is a brilliant vehicle for allowing us to educate our pupils in compassion and empathy.
“We are so grateful to all our friends and families for sponsoring and supporting us.”
April 3 CHC Student Housing Corp
* CHC Student Housing Corp. announces termination of proposed business combination with Dundee Acquisition Ltd.
* CHC Student Housing Corp says given termination of proposed transaction with DAQ, CHC is currently conducting a review of its strategic alternatives Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
A Long Island mom accompanied by her two teenage sons swiped four bearded-dragon lizards from a pet store, according to Suffolk County cops.
Anisa Escobar, 46, was arrested for the theft Friday, cops said.
Escobar had entered Selmer’s Pet Land on Jericho Turnpike in Huntington Station with her 14-year-old twin sons around 1 p.m. Aug. 23, officials said. Escobar then used a knife to cut open the reptile enclosure, reached in and took four bearded dragons, collectively valued at $1,100.
Escobar was charged with grand larceny and endangering the welfare of a child. She was scheduled to be arraigned in First District Court in Central Islip.
Police said the lizards have not yet been found.
“They’re not dangerous,” said sore owner Jessica Selmer, 40, of the reptiles. They’re just very fragile. …They’re not meant to be in the wild or meant to be taken by people who don’t [know]” how to take care of them.
Nassau – Bahamar, being a good corporate citizen, this past week decided to give NEMA some $25,000 to assist in its Hurricane Relief Fund.
Now we at BP support this but we want NEMA and Captain Stephen dem to account.
It has been months now since Ragged Island was hit by Hurricane Irma back in 2017. We know the promise of a Green City was being envisioned. What has happened on that island almost a year since its destruction?
Where is NEMA’s accounting on what it has done to restore the island following the aftermath of that devastation? Where is the update to Parliament?
Now, if NEMA and the Government have no plans for the people of Ragged Island, then let’s hear them say so. But ya can’t be collecting donations, NEMA, and at the same time take the position that the Government will not be repairing anyone’s home.
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May 3 Banco Macro SA
* Banco Macro S.A. announces pricing of notes offering under medium-term note program
* Banco Macro S.A. - has priced an offering of peso denominated notes in equivalent amount of US$300 million due 2022
* Banco Macro S.A. - intends to use net proceeds from offering of notes to refinance certain outstanding debt
* Banco Macro S.A. - offering is part of financing program for issuance of up to$1 billion aggregate principal amount of debt securities outstanding at any time Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
A broker reacts while trading at his computer terminal at a stock brokerage firm in Mumbai, June 29, 2015.
MUMBAI (Reuters) - Indian markets are closed on Tuesday for a public holiday. Trading will resume on Wednesday.
The broader NSE Nifty rose 0.86 percent on Monday, its biggest one-day percentage gain since July 10, while the benchmark BSE Sensex gained 0.75 percent.
The benchmark 10-year note rose 2 basis points to 6.52 percent on Monday, while the rupee ended at 64.12 per dollar, largely unchanged from its previous close of 64.13.
– According to ShowBuzz Daily, this week’s episode of WWE SmackDown, featuring the final hype for Sunday’s WWE Money In the Bank pay-per-view, drew 2.072 million viewers.
This number is down from last week’s 2.349 million viewers.
SmackDown finished #11 in viewership on cable behind Lead with Jake Tapper, Rachel Maddow, Situation Room, CNN News Room, Last Word, Hannity, Tucker Carlson, The Five, Your World and the Jeff Sessions hearing.
By JIM MAURER STAFF WRITER CAREY - A decision by Carey Council on the long-discussed installation of automated meter readers to assist with water meter and electric meter billing, will wait at least another two weeks.
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Manhattan’s last full-scale recording studio was spared a condo conversion fate on Tuesday after a renown Boston music school agreed to inject $20 million to restore the West Side building....
Strong Armed Robberies *ARREST - On December 27, detectives with the Robbery Unit identified the suspect involved in a series of "snatch and grab" robberies which have occurred in the eastern part of Prince William within the last several months. Following the investigation, detectives obtained a warrant for the arrest of the suspect, identified as Ricky Alphonso ELLERBE .
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Smoke and flames gutted a house in Delaware County.The two-alarm fire broke out on the 700 block of 14th Avenue in Prospect Park at 1 a.m. Monday.Firefighters arrived to fierce flames pouring from the top of the three-story house.No one was hurt in the blaze.Action News is told the heat and flames damaged the siding of a neighboring home.Investigators were working to determine the cause.
Nadal was far from his best when he beat Simone Bolelli in the first round but the Spaniard still managed to progress with a straight-sets win.
The world No 1 will be hoping to up his performance when he takes on Pella this afternoon.
Surprisingly, Nadal is not on the main court, Philippe-Chatrier, as he is third on Court Suzanne-Lenglen.
Nadal and Pella have only met once before at Indian Wells last year, which Nadal won comfortably in straight sets.
However, the 31-year-old says he is expecting a “difficult” clash this time around.
“It's going to be a difficult match,” Nadal said.
“I have to be prepared to play very strongly, very aggressively, and I hope that I will be able to move on the next day knowing that it's going to be a tough match.
“But I will try to be aggressive and performing as I was with the important shots as today.
“Well, he's left-handed. He won against Sousa.”
Laura Ingraham’s Fox News Show To Debut October 30; ‘Hannity’ Will Take On ‘Maddow’ At 9 PM
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“We are delighted to unveil this new primetime schedule for both our current and future generation of loyal FNC fans,” Suzanne Scott, president of programming for the cable newser told Deadline today. “Over the last decade, Laura’s extraordinary insight, expertise and strong voice have connected with our viewers across the network’s programming. We look forward to her providing the audience with her exceptional commentary, engaging insight and spirited debate.”
While Tucker Carlson’s 8 PM show will stay where it is, Hannity will make its move to an hour ahead on September 25. On the same day, The Five will move back to its namesake 5 PM ET slot. Before the radio host and long time Fox News contributor and sometimes stand-in host kicks off The Ingraham Angle on October 30, the 10 PM slot will be filled by various FNC hosts and contributors..
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Helms reflects on his time with ‘The Daily Show,’ and how the country has become even more divided; why he’s satirizing cable news; and his uncanny resemblance to CNN’s Jake Tapper.
Plus: Screen Talk’s co-hosts debate the awards season prospects for “The Post” and “Phantom Thread.”
How do the NYFCC, NBR and Gotham awards impact the Oscar race? Plus: Screen Talk’s co-hosts debate their top 10 lists.
Guadagnino on casting Timothée Chalamet and Armie Hammer: “I felt that if I loved them and wanted them, they were going to want and love one another.”
The Missoulian reported Sunday that the university system previously denied the claims, but must now pay as part of a class action settlement. Lawyer Hillary Carls says the university system used to have an exclusion in its health insurance policy stating it would not pay benefits if other insurance was available.
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Before he was a top adviser in Donald Trump’s White House, Jared Kushner’s real estate company filed false paperwork in New York City claiming it had zero rent-regulated tenants in buildings that in fact had many, which led to the company being able to sell the properties quickly for millions in profit, reported the Associated Press…
April 12 Volkswagen
* Says VW brand sales up 2.5 percent in March to 557,400 vehicles, down 1.3 percent in Q1
* Says March VW brand sales up 1.1 percent in Europe, up 2.7 percent in USA, up 3.6 percent in China Further company coverage: (Reporting By Georgina Prodhan)
In this photo taken on Thursday, Aug. 10 2017, Hugo Simoes talks on the radio while coordinating a group of volunteer firefighters from Lisbon helping fight a forest fire near the village of Aldeia do Monte outside Abrantes, central Portugal. Almost all of the 2,000 Portuguese firefighters at a weeklong wildfire that killed more than 60 people this summer had something in common apart from the acute danger they faced: they were doing it for no pay and with equipment bought with public donations. More than 90 percent of Portugal's around 30,000 firefighters are volunteers. Armando Franca AP Photo
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — An Albany gas station was left with a gaping hole in the wall after an SUV slammed into it early Tuesday morning.
Albany Police say Lonnie Robinson, 54, of Albany, was drinking a beer while driving when he crashed his SUV into the IBB Food Mart/Sunoco gas station at the corner of Clinton Avenue and Quail Street around 1:15 a.m. Tuesday.
Robinson was extracted from the SUV and taken to the hospital. He now faces of criminal mischief for the damage to the building, as well as DWI, speeding, and consuming alcohol while driving.
The SUV has since been towed away from the scene, and the cleanup is now underway.
Robinson was extricated from SUV..taken to hospital. facing charges of criminal mischief, DWI, consuming alcohol while driving and speeding pic.twitter.com/xnrMRavAiz — Samantha DiMascio (@SDiMascioWTEN) April 18, 2017
News10 ABC will continue to bring you the latest details as they are available.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Daily Pick 3' game
MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the Wisconsin Lottery's "Daily Pick 3" game were:
1-5-8
(one, five, eight)
¶ Maximum prize: $500
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The Brew City Rockers are closing out the night at The Hideaway Bar & Grill on Okauchee's 7th annual Breast Cancer Ride!
Come on out and lend your support to save the TaTa's and have a fun ride! $25 per person/$40 per couple to join the ride. Includes breakfast, dinner and snacks!
Don't have a Harley, no problem! The Hideaway also has a charter bus for non-riders!
The Itchy's Duo takes the stage at 5:00 and The Rockers close out the night from 7 to 10
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Governor Andrew Cuomo is asking New Yorkers to join him in signing a petition that calls on President Donald Trump to condemn and denounce white supremacy.
Cuomo announced the petition on Sunday, following the Charlottesville riots.
"After the deadly and ugly events in Charlottesville I am calling on President Trump to clearly and unequivocally condemn and denounce the violent protest organized by the white supremacists andneo-Nazis, including Richard Spencer and Jason Kessler, with support from David Duke. President Trump must immediately call this for what it is - no cover, no euphemisms." — Cuomo
Cuomo said lets remind President Trump that hate has no sides, and violence has no peace.
The Premier league 2 kicks off tonight with a local derby between Aston Villa and West Brom's under-23s at Walsall's Banks's Stadium.
The two clubs played out a thrilling 3-3 draw the last time they met back in January and tonight's encounter should be equally enjoyable.
Villa's youth supremo Kevin MacDonald is likely to call upon young striking pair Rushian Hepburn-Murphy and Keinan Davis, unless they are included in the travelling party headed for Reading tomorrow. Callum O'Hare is unlikely to feature after his first team promotion.
West Brom impressed at times under the guidance of Jimmy Shan last season and several youngsters will be looking to follow in the footsteps of Sam Field, Jonathan Leko and Rekeem Harper in graduating to the first team this season.
The aforementioned trio are unlikely to be involved for the Baggies but there are plenty of future Hawthorns hopefuls who will be.
Join Alex Dicken for live updates, analysis and reaction to tonight's clash.
The Phoenix Police Department said their officers found two adults deceased inside of a Phoenix-area residence Monday morning.
This incident happened before 9 a.m. near 22nd Street and Lincoln Drive.
According to police, a man came to the home to find both his parents were dead.
Police say they found a gunshot wound on one of the victims.
But the circumstances surrounding the death of the second victim is unknown at this time.
Police say they are not looking for any suspects.
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April 10 Bw Offshore Ltd:
* BW Energy Gabon Pte. Ltd, a subsidiary of BW Offshore, has completed the acquisition of 100 percent interest in Harvest Dussafu B.V. from Harvest Energia B.V., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Harvest Natural Resources
* Closing is in line with the terms and conditions previouslycommunicated in the stock exchange release made on Dec, 22 2016
* Following the abovementioned closing, BWEG holds a 66.66% working interest in the Dussafu production sharing contract, while Panoro Energy ASA holds the remaining 33.33%
* BW Offshore and Panoro Energy ASA are working towards closing of the acquisition of a further 25% working interest in the Dussafu licence Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting By Camilla Knudsen)
Electronic Sign Ballasts
The ESR Series of electronic sign ballasts is a direct replacement option for magnetic ballasts in existing T8HO and T12HO illuminated signs. The ESR Series sign ballasts increase the company’s comprehensive lineup of solutions for sign and outdoor illumination and offer another alternative for magnetic ballast replacement.
The ESR Series Electronic Sign Ballasts are designed for series lamp operation and wired for 4’ to 8’ of one-to-six lamps. The product features rapid-start operation, active power factor correction, universal input voltage (120 to 277VAC) and series lamp operation, along with a four-year warranty.
“For facility managers who aren’t ready for a full upgrade to LED, Universal’s high-efficiency ESR Series is the fastest, easiest installation option to replace existing magnetic ballasts while complying with new regulations,” said Heath Martin, product management director of sign products for Universal Lighting Technologies.
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Tolliver scored 13 points (5-8 FG, 3-5 3Pt) to go along with five rebounds and one assist across 28 minutes during Saturday's 111-107 win over the Heat.
Tolliver spaced the floor well off the bench, delivering an efficient performance from beyond the arc. His 28 minutes played led all Pistons reserve players, and he seems to be carving out a useful role for the revamped lineup. Tolliver looks set to see his share of minutes, but production isn't always guaranteed given the sizable role of the team's other frontcourt options.
Red River Diversion Project Begins This Week
The state of Minnesota and other opponents are fighting the project in court
by TJ Nelson
FARGO-MOORHEAD — Work will begin this week on the Red River diversion project for Fargo-Moorhead.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says Ames Construction of Burnsville is sending equipment to the site near Horace to conduct pre-construction studies for the diversion inlet.
It will include a control structure with three gates to regulate flows into the diversion channel around Fargo on the North Dakota side of the river.
Minnesota and upstream opponents are fighting the $2.1 billion project in court.
Minnesota has refused to issue permits for work on its side.
PRAGUE Czech Prime Minister Bohuslav Sobotka informed the cabinet on Wednesday he planned to hand his resignation to President Milos Zeman by mid-May, possibly later than this week as he had announced on Tuesday, two cabinet members said.
Sobotka surprised the political scene on Tuesday by announcing the resignation as a way to force a resolution of a row with Finance Minister Andrej Babis centred around his past financial operations.
Babis has denied any wrongdoing and has refused to resign on his own.
(Reporting by Jan Lopatka and Robert Muller; Editing by Jason Hovet)
Source: Common Sense
by Paul Jacob
"'Turkey’s democracy died today,' CNN headlined its report on yesterday’s national constitutional referendum. The measure contained 18 significant changes designed to further empower the country’s already seemingly all-powerful President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. CNN is behind the times. Turkey hasn’t been a real democracy for some time." (04/17/17)
http://thisiscommonsense.com/2017/04/17/democracy-more-dead/
The first of bald eagles Liberty and Justice's two eggs hatched on St. Patrick's Day in their nest above the DC police academy. And now, the world watches closely anticipating the arrival of the second eaglet.Mom and dad are taking turns waiting for their next eaglet to start pecking through the egg.Their nest is located 110 feet up an oak tree at the Metropolitan Police Academy in Southwest Washington, DC.This will be the second eaglet to hatch in recent days.The Earth Conservation Corps is running a live camera from the eagle nest."Liberty, the female, has primary responsibility for incubating her eggs and caring for the young. Justice, the male, has the crucial job of catching fish and bringing them for his mate and hatchlings," said Earth Conservation Corps in a statement on its website.A naming contest is forthcoming, but details about it have not been announced at this time.
Suspected cattle rustlers killed eight persons on Tuesday, at Kurega village in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
Police say the rustlers reportedly attacked the community which shares boundary with Birnin Gwari Local Government, shooting sporadically.
Residents said the incident occurred around 2pm.
Witnesses say the rustlers also stole some cows from the community”.
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The first of 8 hilarious shows at The UC features an all-star Milwaukee line up! Expect to see what we can only legally describe as “zany”, this show will break the standard showcase format with a sketch comedy group hosting an evening of stand up filled with geeky references, amazing puns, and down right funny bits.
Host is Variety Hour Happy Hour (Sketch) with stand up from Elijah Holbrook, Mike Berg and Ton Johnson
Bourbon, Patriots and Veterans
Bourbon, Patriots and Veterans is the first event of its kind during the Bourbon Festival solely for the raising of donations and resources for our veterans, their families and our local communities. The night will be held at the Great Hall Reception Area at My Old Kentucky Home with a wide range of activities such as Bourbon Sampling, Dinner, Guest Speakers, Appreciation Awards, Silent Auctions, singing by Ladies for Liberty, and many other exciting events.
100% of proceeds will be used for Veterans related programs, services and events.
Tickets costs are:
$60 for Standard Entry Ticket – 6:30 to 7:00PM entry.
$80 for Early Entry Ticket – 5:30PM to 6:30PM entry.
For more information call (502) 233 4585 or on Facebook: Bourbon, Patriots and Veterans
A suspect has been placed in custody in relation to a bomb threat that put Colorado Mountain College in lockdown Monday morning. In another voicemail left with student services, Slattery allegedly called pretending to be someone else and said that "Welseck" had planted an explosive device near the library.
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Damon J. Wear, recently named as the Mystic Shrine Club’s newest president, is looking forward to achieving new goals over the next two years. For more, see the Saturday-Sunday, December 31, 2016 & January 1, 2017 edition.
Quebec passed fossil fuel legislation on December 10, 2016, that is likely to open up shale gas and oil reserves to energy companies operating in the province.
Bill 106 was passed into law in the Quebec National Assembly in a special session and establishes Transition energetique Quebec (TEQ), an agency to “support, stimulate and promote energy transition, innovation and efficiency and to coordinate the implementation of all of the programs and measures necessary to achieve the energy targets defined by the Government.”
Bill 106 passed with 62 votes for and 38 against.
Parliamentary session resumes in February 2017.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - VMware Inc
* VMware announces offering of senior notes
* VMware Inc says proceeds will be used in part to fund an additional $1 billion stock repurchase program
* VMware Inc - intends to use proceeds from offering of notes to fund additional purchase of up to $1 billion of class a common stock over next 12 months​
* VMware Inc - ‍VMware has no plans for issuing a dividend​
* VMware Inc - ‍also to use net proceeds from offering to repay promissory notes in aggregate principal amount of $1.23 billion​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Not everyone can make the All-Star team, and all the chatter about expanding the rosters to 15 misses the point about All-Star selections entirely. All-Star spots are reserved for only the creme de la creme. Given the exclusive nature of the honor, there are always going to be omissions that people like to characterize as “snubs,” regardless of whether that term is even apt in most cases.
Once you start digging into the evidence and considering all the mitigating factors, there are only a very small handful who you can argue qualify as snubs, and even some of those dubiously so.
Regardless, today we pay tribute to the biggest snubs from the 2017 NBA All-Star Game. As always, gripes – respectful or otherwise – can be made in the comments.
NEW YORK (AP) — Sinclair Broadcast Group will sell nine TV stations to Standard Media Group for $441.7 million as part of its plan to meet regulatory approval for its pending $3.9 billion acquisition of Tribune Media.
The sale of the stations is contingent on the Tribune deal closing. Sinclair said it expects that deal to close by the end of the second quarter.
The moves come after Sinclair received widespread attention after news reports earlier in April showed dozens of Sinclair news anchors reading an identical script expressing concern about “one-sided news stories plaguing the country.” At the time, President Donald Trump tweeted his support of the network.
The stations include one each in Oklahoma, Michigan, North Carolina, Virginia and Iowa and four in Pennsylvania.
Sinclair owns 193 stations across the country.
A bill on the SC State House floor wants people to pull up their pants
A bill, H.4957, has been introduced on the South Carolina State House floor that would make it unlawful for a person to "wear pants sagging more than three inches below his ileum."
Please watch this pass as many times as you can. It makes no sense, as it is a testament to the ridiculous court vision, timing, and passing ability that LeBron James possesses. While plenty of players can do all of the individual things that make this pass so crazy – the pinpoint two-handed bounce pass, the no-look dime, throwing a pass between someone’s legs – no one can put them all together like LeBron did here.
The Cavaliers are playing against the Timberwolves on Tuesday night. At one point LeBron thought it would be fun to completely embarrass Andrew Wiggins by throwing this pass. It was a dime that went right between the legs of the Wolves’ young star on the wing that landed right into the hands of Derrick Williams, who was able to throw down without any issues.
Chancel Choir Winter Concert Feb. 21 at G.S. 1st Presbyterian
The First Presbyterian Church of Gulf Shores Chancel Choir (pictured) will present this year’s winter concert on Tuesday evening, Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Come hear John Rutter’s arrangement of “When the Saints Go Marching In,” featuring clarinetist Julie Ridoutt and pianist Kayla Dowling, as well as other all time favorites. The concert will also welcome sounds from the Gulf Coast Youth Chorale, which will perform selections from its repertoire of choral literature. A reception will immediately follow in the Fellowship Hall. The church is located at 309. E. 21st Ave. in Gulf Shores. For more info., call 251-978-8130.
George finished with 20 points (7-14 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one steal in 33 minutes during Monday's 116-103 loss to Charlotte.
George returned to action after missing the last two games with a calf injury and looked healthy in 33 minutes of action. Unfortunately, the Thunder suffered another tough loss, still appearing to struggle with their rhythm. The fact that he played 33 minutes should instill confidence in his owners, and he will look to build on this performance when they travel to Indiana for a matchup with Victor Oladipo and the Pacers.
America's malls are fighting back
(U.S. Edition) When investors decide whether to buy a country's bonds, they consider things like inflation, interest rates and, now, climate change. We'll look at how countries that are vulnerable to climate change are paying significantly more to borrow from the markets. Afterwards, we'll explore why investors aren't finding refuge in gold at this point in the year — which is unusual given that they typically do during times that are uncertain and volatile. Then to cap off the show, we'll discuss how some malls are trying to survive by providing events like live music. The developer that built Mall of America wants to build another huge complex in Miami. Today’s podcast is sponsored by Carbonite (Carbonite.com). (07/04/2018)
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DES MOINES, Iowa -- The Red Cross is working to make sure Des Moines residents are prepared in the event of a fire.
On Saturday, Red Cross volunteers and Des Moines firefighters are participating in the Sound the Alarm event. They will be going door to door in the Des Moines fairgrounds neighborhood, teaching residents about home fire safety, family escape plans, and installing free smoke alarms. This is part of a nationwide effort to install 100,000 free smoke alarms in 16 days.
To learn more, visit soundthealarm.org.
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The Durst Case Scenario is a hilarious exploration of how America is changing during the Time of Trump. DCS is a rollicking feast of outraged and outrageous satire as up-to-date as the latest 4 am Oval Office tweet. In this lightning- paced 85-minute comedic tour-de-force, Durst describes this strange new world where every day without a mushroom cloud is a victory. He details the anxiety of never knowing when the president will strike the flint that shoots a spark to light the fuse to Armageddon. Prepare to meet the funny side of defiance.
Uber Suspends Autonomous Testing on Self-Driving Death
The fatal accident involving an Uber self-driving vehicle is the most significant involving autonomous-driving technology since a Tesla driver’s death touched off months of finger-pointing and set back the company’s Autopilot program. Bloomberg's Eric Newcomer reports on "Bloomberg Daybreak: Asia." (Source: Bloomberg)
When Donald Trump takes the oath of office, it will mark the third time in the last half century the United States has installed a Republican president who allegedly worked with a hostile foreign power to sabotage American interests and the sitting U.S. president, in order to get himself elected. Read that sentence again slowly and consider the implications.
In 1968, Republican candidate Richard Nixon worked behind the scenes to scuttle Vietnam peace talks. Nixon knew that if the incumbent president LBJ agreed to terms with the South Vietnamese government, the resulting peace would benefit not only American soldiers in danger but also his Democratic opponent Hubert Humphrey. So Nixon’s camp sent private messages to the South Vietnamese promising better terms if they waited until he was elected president. When LBJ learned of the sabotage, recordings show that he described it as treason. Nixon won the election, and the Vietnam War continued for years afterward.
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NORFOLK, Va. (AP) -- Randy Haynes scored 16 points with four 3-pointers, B.J. Stith, Ahmad Caver and Xavier Green added 11 points apiece, and Old Dominion held off UAB 65-60 on Saturday night.
Trey Porter scored 10 points with nine rebounds for the Monarchs (17-5, 8-2 Conference USA), who scored 23 points off of 18 Blazers turnovers.
Chris Cokley scored eight straight and UAB led 39-34 early in the second half, but the Monarchs stayed close and led 52-51 on Caver's 3 with 5:19 to go. The lead traded hands until Porter's jumper put Old Dominion up 60-58 with 1:58 left. UAB closed to 63-60 on Nick Norton's layup with eight seconds left, but B.J. Stith iced it with two free throws and Norton's 3 at the buzzer missed.
Old Dominion led 30-29 at halftime on Haynes' 3-pointer after eight lead changes and 10 ties.
Cokley scored 16 points, Zack Bryant had 14 and William Lee 10 for the Blazers (15-9, 6-5).
1:42 Water gushes at California's Lake Oroville dam Pause
0:46 Dozens rally at Tacoma's Northwest Detention Center after Seattle arrest
1:23 Under threat of Oroville dam, hundreds find shelter at Nevada County Fairgrounds
1:48 Trucks, helicopters dump loads of boulders in rush to fortify Oroville dam spillway
4:11 What you need to know about the massive Oroville dam emergency in California
2:40 Texas woman convicted of voter fraud says she voted Republican
8:37 Stephen Miller warms up crowd of Trump supporters
4:47 Former heroin addict talks about low point, rehab
4:07 Federal judge temporarily halts Trump’s travel ban
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Cresval Capital Corp:
* CRESVAL CAPITAL CORP SAYS HAS ENTERED INTO A NON-BINDING LETTER OF INTENT TO COMPLETE A BUSINESS COMBINATION WITH TESS INC, A UNIT OF RIOT BLOCKCHAIN
* CRESVAL - ‍AS PART OF PROPOSED DEAL, TESSPAY INTENDS TO COMPLETE PRIVATE PLACEMENT OF UNSECURED CONVERTIBLE NOTE FOR GROSS PROCEEDS OF UP TO $3.5 MILLION​
* CRESVAL CAPITAL CORP - CRESVAL TO CONTINUE TO HOLD ALL ITS RESOURCE PROPERTIES AND ALL OF ITS LIABILITIES, WITH ITS SHARES LISTED SEPARATELY ON TSXV
* CRESVAL-‍IF COMPLETED,PROPOSED DEAL TO CREATE TESSPAY AS SEPARATE,STAND-ALONE,LISTED CORP; ALL CRESVAL SHAREHOLDERS ALSO BECOMING TESSPAY​ SHAREHOLDERS
* CRESVAL - ‍PROPOSED DEAL WILL RESULT IN TESS AS NEW RESULTING ISSUER, BEING LISTED ON TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE AND CHANGING NAME TO TESSPAY INC​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
× Watch: Congressional shooter suspect interviewed at 2011 ‘Occupy’ protest
As details come out on the man police say opened fire on members of congress, we’re learning that he was no stranger to the political scene.
James T. Hodgkinson campaigned for Bernie Sanders in the Quad Cities during the 2016 presidential campaign. He also was interviewed by our sister-station KTVI in St. Louis at an “Occupy” protest in December of 2011.
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Syrian president Bashar al-Assad has made his first visit to Eastern Ghouta in years to congratulate his troops for retaking the 80% of the area.
Rebels had held Eastern Ghouta since 2012.
More than 1,100 civilians have been killed since pro-government forces stepped up an offensive a month ago.
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Pompey are fearing the worst over goalkeeper Stephen Henderson's fitness.
The loanee was forced off with five minutes left in the draw against Doncaster with a thigh injury.
That led to Kal Naismith taking over as a makeshift keeper, with all three of the Blues' subs used.
Henderson was making just his second appearance of the season after being left in the cold by Nottingham Forest, after a year out with an Achilles problem.
Kenny Jackett confirmed the outlook doesn't look good for the 29-year-old.
The Pompey boss said: 'He says he felt his thigh pop.
'When you do that it's gone. It doesn't look good.
'It looks quite a severe one as it stands at the moment.'
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What's more important to you, convenience or security?
How does hopping on Facebook Messenger or Twitter to transfer money sound to you?
It might be the future, and according to the latest research 60 per-cent of Australians are open to entirely computer-generated banking advice.
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Here comes Brexit!
Barcroft Media/Getty Images Brexit has given Americans the chance to save money while traveling, buying a house and refinancing. But it's not all good news. Brexit has punished savers, and stock prices have plunged. Bankrate has information and advice to get you through this turbulent time. Take a look at the ways the Brexit drama affects you. What is Brexit? Brexit is a shortening of "British exit," meaning the June 23, 2016, referendum in which British citizens voted to leave the European Union. Prime Minister Theresa May will begin the formal Brexit process by triggering Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty by the end of March. Once Article 50 has been triggered, the United Kingdom and the European Union will have two years to negotiate the split.
Brexit means mortgage rates are near all-time lows. Compare rates today.
GENEVA More than 25,000 people in Somalia have been struck by cholera or acute watery diarrhoea, and the epidemic is expected to double in coming months "by summer", the World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Friday.
The case fatality rate for the disease, spread by contaminated food or water, is already 2.1 percent in Somalia, twice the emergency threshold, WHO spokesman Tarik Jasarevic told Reuters.
Death rates among Somalis infected with cholera now reach 14.1 percent in Middle Juba and 5.1 percent in Bakool, U.N. spokesman Jens Laerke told a news briefing. Some 533 deaths linked to the outbreak have been reported in Somalia so far this year, he said.
(Reporting by Stephanie Nebehay; Editing by Toby Chopra)
HOUSTON (AP) — Carlos Correa homered, doubled and drove in four runs, Jose Altuve got two more hits and the Astros hammered the Red Sox 8-2 Friday to take a commanding 2-0 lead in the AL Division Series.
George Springer also homered to help Dallas Keuchel coast in Houston’s second straight romp by the exact same score.
The Astros will go for a sweep in the best-of-five matchup Sunday at Fenway Park.
A day after Altuve hit three home runs in the playoff opener, he got things going with a two-out single in the first inning off Drew Pomeranz. Correa, who went 0 for 4 on Thursday, made it 2-0 when he launched a towering shot onto the train tracks atop left field.
Keuchel pitched into the sixth, allowing one run and three hits while striking out seven.
The station house officer (SHO) of Sector 49, Pankaj Pant revealed that they received information in the morning about the bag in Sector 115 area
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An unknown woman's dead body was found wrapped in a bag in Noida on Tuesday, said the Police. The station house officer (SHO) of Sector 49, Pankaj Pant revealed that they received information in the morning about the bag in Sector 115 area.
The woman's age appeared to be around 25 years of age. It seems she was apparently killed somewhere and dumped, Pant said.
The body has been sent for a post-mortem examination, the SHO said, adding that they were waiting for the report to ascertain whether she was raped before being murdered.
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This photo taken on Sunday, July 1, 2018 and provided on Monday, July 2, 2018 by the AP on the condition that its source not be revealed shows an helicopter abandoned by notorious French criminal Redoine Faid after his escape from a prison, in Gonesse, north of Paris, France. Faid serving 25 years for murder made an audacious escape from prison Sunday after a helicopter carrying several heavily armed commandos landed in a courtyard, freed him from a visiting room and carried him away. (AP Photo)
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) – A nonprofit group is tearing down abandoned buildings to create a cleaner, safer space near the Jackson State University campus.
The Clarion-Ledger reports (http://on.thec-l.com/2ldFyyf ) that Revitalize Mississippi Inc. is doing the work for free for the JSU Development Foundation.
The foundation bought the properties more than four years ago, planning to build a dormitory on the lots. But financial problems stalled that plan.
Residents and members of a church in the neighborhood near downtown Jackson have complained about an increase in illegal activity because of the 22 abandoned structures, including homes and an old apartment complex.
Revitalize Mississippi will demolish the structures and clean up several additional properties, turning the area into green space until it can be developed.
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First day of spring training workouts for Cardinals pitchers and catchers and the club could be looking at a big setback already with their starting rotation.
The club’s top pitching prospect, 22-year old Alex Reyes, complained of elbow discomfort and went for an MRI to determine the extent of the injury. Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak would not speculate.
“Rather than speculate on anything now, it’s best just to wait until tomorrow when we get the read,” Mozeliak told reporters.
Reyes went 4-1 with a 1.57 ERA in 12 appearances in 2016 including five starts. Reyes was signed by the Cardinals as a free agent in 2012.
Yarbrough, originally thought to be a depth piece or roster cut, played with the starting unit during Thursday's preseason game.
Starter Shaq Lawson had to miss the game, so Yarbrough likely won't be running with the first unit unless either Lawson or Jerry Hughes were to get hurt during the regular season. But he's leapfrogged everyone else over the summer and is probably the team's third best defensive end right now. Yarbrough had a great career at Wyoming but injuries cost him a better start to his pro career and the Broncos couldn't find a place for him. It looks like he's here to stay in Buffalo.
Police say a hotel guest in New Hampshire faces felony charges after stabbing a hotel employee in the face, neck and chest with a pair of scissors.Portsmouth Police Lt. Mark Newport says police have arrested 32-year-old Bronx, N.Y. resident Jasmine Henderson on felony charges of attempted second degree murder, criminal threatening and second degree assault.Police say Henderson stabbed a 58-year-old female hotel employee who was assisting her Friday at the Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel.The employee received treatment at Portsmouth Regional Hospital for non-life threatening injuries.Police say Henderson is located at Rockingham County Jail and faces a Monday arraignment. It was not immediately clear Saturday if Henderson has an attorney.Police have said no argument preceded the stabbing and that it appeared to be a random attack.
April 24 (Reuters) - Cation Capital:
* CATION CAPITAL SAYS COMMENTED ON A REPORT FROM GLASS LEWIS & CO REGARDING ELECTION OF DIRECTORS AT CRESCENT POINT ENERGY CORP
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Kevon Johnson, the Tactical Services Unit (TSU) rank who was last year charged with stealing a pistol and 10 live rounds of ammunition, last Friday said he discovered the weapon in one of his boots.
Johnson was charged last October with stealing a 9 mm pistol, valued at $375,000, and 10 live rounds of ammunition, valued at $1,650, on August 27th, 2017, at TSU Headquarters, Eve Leary.
When his trial continued before Magistrate Judy Latchman last Friday, Johnson led his defence in unsworn testimony.
Johnson recounted falling ill with Typhoid fever, for which he was given sick leave.
He stated that he went ….
DeMonaco: Everyone always asks me why didn't I direct [the fourth film] or the TV show. I've grown increasingly disturbed by this idea — there was an abstraction to the idea, and now that the abstraction is gone. Many people are saying that the Purge can become real in America — to hear that makes me very sad for our country, that we're even in a place that that can be said aloud. Do I think the Purge will happen? I don't think that we will go that far, but now when I see what's happening where we're putting little kids in jails and with the immigration crisis right now, it becomes even sadder and sadder each day.
Out of the 30 airports across the country, Newcastle's gateways were voted the UK's favourite, largely due to the airport's helpful staff and superb facilities. The survey, conducted by flight delay compensation company Flightdelays.co.uk , asked respondents to rank the country's airports by the quality of their facilities, their shops and restaurants, their staff, how quick the service is, how assessable it is and even its cleanliness.
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OAK PARK, Ill. — Officials say the elderly man found dead in a suburban apartment was stabbed to death.
Police have now ruled the death of 77-year-old Sergio Quiano a homicide.
Oak Park police say a janitor discovered the victim’s body around 1 p.m. Friday in an apartment in the 1000 block of North Blvd. A friend of Quiano requested a well being check.
Police say there were no signs of forced entry into the apartment.
Police say it appears to be an isolated incident and that there is no threat to the public.
Anyone with any information is asked to call Oak Park Police.
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Sheriff’s officials in Guthrie County said Wednesday (today), that one person was arrested Monday on a warrant for two counts of felony Criminal Mischief in the 2nd Degree. 38-year old Kerry Hayes, of Panora, was arrested by Panora Police in connection to damage perpetrated on nearly two dozen field gates at numerous location throughout rural Guthrie County. The damage amounted to approximately $5,650.
Authorities say eye witnesses and physical evidence were key in solving the case. Hayes appeared before the Guthrie County Magistrate Tuesday, and was released on his own recognizance.
Are u a Fan/Friend of Ric Flair?If so, we need prayers & positive energy 4 our Living Legend as he is dealing w/some tough medical issues🙏🏻 — MelindaMorrisZanoni (@LegacyTalentCEO) August 14, 2017
Ric Flair with ABC11's Julie Wilson and Dearon Smith at Raleigh Supercon in July.
The media representative for wrestler Ric Flair says the WWE hall of famer is in the hospital.Melinda Morris Zanoni of Legacy Talent and Entertainment tweeted Monday that "we need prayers & positive energy 4 our Living Legend as he is dealing w/some tough medical issues."It's not clear where Flair is hospitalized.He lives in Charlotte.
Columbus County’s first highway fatalities for 2017 came Sunday evening when a motorcycle with two passengers collided with a pickup truck and trailer at Old Boardman Road and U.S. 74.
The truck entered U.S. 74 and was struck in the front panel by the westbound motorcycle.
Assistant Coroner William Hannah said the names of the victims are being withheld until the family can be notified.
The motorcycle crashed into the pickup truck as it pulled onto U.S. 74 from Old Boardman. No one in the truck appeared to be injured, Hannah said. The motorcycle passengers died at the scene.
The crash is still under investigation, Hannah said. Trooper Richard Capps of the Highway Patrol is investigating.
Chadbourn Rescue and Evergreen Fire Department responded.
A second wreck, a rear-end collision, occurred a short time after the first wreck when a car rear-ended a pickup truck in the westbound lane. Passengers sustained minor injuries and at least one was taken to Columbus Regional Healthcare.
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo says Zack Greinke won't be the team's opening-day starter.
Lovullo, speaking before Monday's spring training game against the Chicago White Sox, said the tightness that Greinke experienced in his groin in his latest start last Wednesday led him to rule out his ace for his usual opening-day role.
If there had been no health issue, Lovullo said, Greinke would be Arizona's opening-day starter for the third straight season. He was a 17-game winner last season.
Lovullo said he's not ready to name the starter for the March 29 opener at home against Colorado, although Robbie Ray would seem to be a logical alternative.
The Diamondbacks don't believe Greinke's issue is serious. The right-hander said he felt good after a bullpen session on Sunday and he is scheduled to start Wednesday against San Francisco.
× Man accused of kidnapping Carlie Trent sentenced to 25 years
HAWKINS COUNTY, Tenn. — The man accused of kidnapping 9-year-old Carlie Trent, triggering an Amber Alert was sentenced to 25 years in prison.
According to WVLT, Gary Simpson pleaded guilty to aggravated kidnapping and aggravated sexual assault charges on Monday.
Simpson, who is Carlie’s uncle, took her from her school in Rogersville May 4.
Before taking her from school, Simpson was captured on surveillance video making purchases at a local Walmart store.
Among the items purchased: a blanket, chair, underwear, night gowns, a bathing suit, nail polish and other clothes.
Soon after Simpson left with Carlie, the two were spotted on surveillance footage at a Save-A-Lot in Rogersville.
They pair were found a little more than a week later in a rural area of Hawkins County in East Tennessee.
Simpson, 58, shared custody of Carlie and her sister until last year, while the girl’s father was jailed on drug charges.
SAN JUAN San Juan police said they've experienced an increase in the number of online threats over the past three months. Gonzalez said his department, in collaboration with Pharr police, is investigating a social media post brought to their attention by a concerned citizen.
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DAVIDSON COUNTY, N.C. -- One Davidson County family's Christmas display gets bigger and better every year.
Every day just before nightfall, you'll find Craig Smith and his family sprucing up their Christmas display.
Check out their display in this edition of Roy's Folks.
The display is on East Jefferson Road in the Arcadia community of Davidson County.
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FORT WORTH (CBSDFW.COM) — Fort Worth Animal control workers are nursing a 1-year old terrier mix named “Pickles” back to health.
The affectionate pooch was found wandering the streets of the Meadowbrook neighborhood last week with a plastic jar around his head.
Originally the call reported the dog’s head was in a pickle jar. Thus, the nickname “Pickles” quickly stuck.
When neighbors saw him they called for help and Animal Control Officer Randall Mize was first to respond.
“When they called us they said the dog was laying down at this point,” said Mize about the dog’s condition. But they were able to pull the plastic container off of is head.
“It’s actually one of those cheese ball containers,” described Mize.
Animal control workers estimate the plastic container was on poor Pickle’s head for three days. They’re now treating him for dehydration and hope someone will soon adopt the sweet animal with an affinity – like most dogs – for cheese snacks.
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The peer support group gives people the opportunity to meet with others who understand some of what they are going through. Run by a facilitator, the sessions offer a chance to ask questions, get information and share experiences in a safe and supportive environment.
Several hundred people marched in the Tower District on Olive Avenue in support of DACA. JUAN ESPARZA LOERA jesparza@vidaenelvalle.com
SUPERGIRL Executive Producers Jessica Queller and Robert Rovner talk about this week’s episode “In Search of Lost Time.” Get their inside look, and always tune in for new episodes every Monday at 8 on CW56!
NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenya's president says his government will spare no effort to recover all of the millions of dollars lost to a corruption scandal as diplomats representing 18 Western countries including the United States urge strong action against graft.
President Uhuru Kenyatta says "there will be no mercy for the thieves."
Kenyatta spoke a day after 24 officials were charged with corruption-related offenses in a probe linked to the alleged diversion of nearly $80 million.
The president, who won a second term last year, has been criticized for not acting against corrupt officials despite numerous vows to crack down.
In a statement, the diplomats urge strong political leadership and zero tolerance of corruption.
Kenya is ranked 143th out of 180 states by Transparency International
Super Eagles technical adviser, Gernot Rohr has said the Eagles wish to again win for sick goalkeeper, Carl Ikeme, just as they did so against Cameroon.
Rohr said the Eagles are driven to win for goalkeeper Ikeme who is now on sick bed after he was diagnosed with acute leukemia.
“The Eagles want to win again for Carl,” Rohr said. “He’s suffering, that’s not good. We want to give him the chance to be in Russia.
“They (Zambians)have changed a lot with young players from their U20s.
“They have to win to stand any chance, while a draw could even be enough for us, but we want to win this game.
Queens Of The Stone Age pair up with Liam Lunch for their hilarious new video.
The two are old buddies, with Liam Lynch having worked with the crunching American rockers on numerous occasions.
'Head Like A Haunted House' is something different, though, a hilarious carnival ride with some spoof special effects.
It matches the cartoonish nature of the song itself, with Josh Homme's fever induced nightmare realm delivered with tongue-in-cheek accuracy.
Watch it now.
Catch Queens Of The Stone Age at Finsbury Park, London on June 30th.
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Lost bags are not all that common. Yes, last year more than a million bags were 'mishandled' , but that works out to less than three bags per every thousand passengers.
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In this March 30, 2017 file photo, former South Korean President Park Geun-hye arrives at the Seoul Central District Court for hearing on a prosecutors' request for her arrest for corruption, in Seoul, South Korea. South Korean prosecutors on Monday, April 17 indicted Park on high-profile corruption charges that could potentially send her to jail for life.
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Budaka — Government has earmarked Shs100b to construct Namatala Integrated Irrigation Scheme to address the persistent dry spell and also increase on household incomes.
The project is expected to kick-start by July. The scheme, intended to strengthen Uganda's competitiveness for sustainable wealth creation, inclusive of growth and employment, is spear-headed by the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries.
During a sensitisation meeting for political and technical staff from the three districts of Mbale, Budaka and Butaleja at Marpple Cottages, the minister for Water and Environment, Mr Sam Cheptoris, revealed that the integrated irrigation scheme is intended to establish a stable agricultural-production based environment.
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Water minister Sam Cheptoris says the project will also improve post-harvest processing facilities, distribution, agricultural produce marketing environment and also build capacity for poverty alleviation and job creation in rural areas.
Two legal challenges to a state-regulated casino in southeast Kansas will be considered by the Kansas Supreme Court in late January but developers, undeterred, are moving forward with the project. Last summer, the state's Lottery Gaming Facility Review Board ended an 11-hour meeting by selecting Kansas Crossing, by a 5-2 vote, over two other proposals.
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Kleber finished with 16 points (6-9 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one block in 34 minutes during Sunday's 97-92 loss to Minnesota.
Kleber had another impressive outing, despite the Mavericks suffering their third consecutive loss. He continues to start, having now averaged 29 minutes per game over the last three outings. Dallas has nothing to play for and developing their young players is going to be their main priority moving forward. While he isn't worth owning in most leagues at this stage, he is worth keeping an eye on in deeper leagues for his interesting skill-set.
FLINT, Mich. (AP) — A judge has set aside the murder convictions of two Flint brothers based on incomplete jury instructions.
Attorney David Moffitt says Keonte and Marquel Sadler will get new trials in the fatal shooting of a man behind a Flint liquor store in 2014.
The brothers were convicted of second-degree murder last year and sentenced to more than 50 years in prison. But Moffitt says even prosecutors concede that the convictions had to be thrown out. He says jurors weren’t given the option of considering certain defenses and crimes less than murder.
Genesee County Judge Geoffrey Neithercut set aside the convictions Tuesday.
Moffitt says there’s no dispute that the Sadler brothers were at the scene. But he says Marquel Sadler used force to defend his brother from an angry mob.
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A church in Oak Grove tightened up on security Saturday.
Members of Oak Grove Pentecostal told Region 8 News they have had a few minor incidents in the past that led them to hold a church seminar.
The church requested Arkansas Tactical Options to lead the group and help them better prepare a security plan.
They trained all day, and one woman said the church is definitely better prepared for any situation that may arise.
"I think it gave most of us a reality check today about how things can happen and how quickly they can happen,” Dawn Sims, a church member said. “So, I would definitely recommend the training."
This is the first time members have held a security seminar.
They worked on drills and techniques and learned how to respond to threatening situations, including how to disarm someone.
At the end of the day, church leaders hope they never have to use the training, but take comfort knowing they are better prepared.
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* Cidara Therapeutics awarded $6.9 million grant from carb-x to advance development of its first cloudbreaktm antibiotic immunotherapy
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There has been serious damage to the new golf clubhouse on the grounds of Adare Manor Hotel and Golf Resort after a fire broke out in the early hours of this morning.
According to the Limerick Leader, ten units of fire services have attended the incident.
The grounds are owned by JP McManus and is currently undergoing a multi-million euro redevelopment.
The fire has caused extensive damage to the club house, known as the Carriage House which was near completion.
A passer-by has said the golf club is still currently on fire and the Limerick Leader confirmed fire services are still at the scene.
The alarm was raised at 3.49am and fire units from Limerick city, Kilmallock, Rathkeale and Newcastle West responded to the call.
Rodrigues scored both of the team's goals in Sunday's overtime loss to the Blues.
Rodrigues was doing well with AHL Rochester before his callup and he's continued that strong play with the Sabres. The 24-year-old had an assist against Chicago on Friday and struck twice, including once on the power play, Sunday against St. Louis. The 24-year-old only had six points in 30 games with Buffalo last season and isn't some type of saviour for the team's offensive woes, but Rodrigues is worth keeping an eye on if he sticks on that first power-play unit.
Moses Lake Police arrested a wanted Kennewick woman on outstanding warrants, as well as drug and prostitution charges Tuesday night. Turner was booked into Grant County Jail on new charges of Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Heroin, Possession of Ecstasy, Prostitution and Driving While Suspended 3rd degree.
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For several years now Greene Family Lights at 4 Berkar Street in Angus has been a destination for hundreds of people on the hunt for Christmas light displays.
Greg Greene is responsible for this incredibly impressive set up.
When do you think he actually begins putting up lights?
How many extension cords are in this display?
How much does it all impact the Hydro bill?
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WASHINGTON -- The Senate Banking Committee voted Wednesday to approve the nomination of Pam Patenaude to be the deputy secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Her nomination to be the No. 2 at HUD now goes to the full Senate, where she is expected to be confirmed.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP)  Officials in Charlottesville, Virginia, have denied a permit requested by an organizer of the August white nationalist protest that turned violent.
The Richmond Times-Dispatch reports (http://bit.ly/214yLJ2 ) that City Manager Maurice Jones wrote Monday that the "proposed demonstration or special event will present a danger to public safety."
Jason Kessler, a Charlottesville resident who was the primary organizer of the Aug. 12 protest, called "Unite the Right," requested the permit last month to hold a two-day rally for the event's one-year anniversary.
In his application, Kessler described the event purpose as a "rally against government civil rights abuse and failure to follow security plans for political dissidents."
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Jones wrote that "no reasonable allocation of city funds or resources can guarantee that event participants will be free of any 'threat of violence.'"
We are often prone to over-complicating things when it comes to exercise; we rush out to invest in new equipment for the latest fitness craze.
But as the kettleballs gather dust in the corner, it becomes harder and harder to fit into that monochrome unitard you bought in the great health goth craze of 2014.
Despite all our efforts we don't seem to be getting any fitter.
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Daniele Nouy, chair of the Supervisory Board of the European Central Bank, speaks at a Thomson Reuters newsmaker event at Canary Wharf in London November 28, 2014. REUTERS/Neil Hall
FRANKFURT Global regulators should agree "as quickly as possible" on the minimum amount of capital that banks must hold, a so called 'floor' that has held up the completion of a new rulebook known as Basel III, the European Central Bank's top supervisor said on Tuesday.
"The final design and calibration of the floor are still being discussed, and the intention is to avoid significantly increasing the overall capital requirements for banks," Daniele Nouy, chair of the ECB's supervisory board, said in Vienna.
"It is crucial that an agreement is reached as quickly as possible. We have to finalise the entire Basel III package to ensure that a global standard is in place."
(Reporting By Francesco Canepa; Editing by Balazs Koranyi)
Dustin Johnson will aim to exploit his big-hitting prowess on the longest course in major championship history when he tees off at the U.S. Open Thursday, bidding to become the first back-to-back champion in 28 years.
Strange, now working as a television analyst, backed Johnson to complete the double.
With Tiger Woods absent, still struggling to resurrect his career after back surgery, and Phil Mickelson likely to skip the tournament to attend his daughter's high school graduation, this year's U.S. Open could mark the end of an era.
If Mickelson fails to show as expected – he retains a tee-time despite vowing not to attend – it will be the first time since 1994 that neither player has featured in the first round of the U.S. Open.
The last six majors – including Johnson's maiden U.S. Open victory – have been won by players who had never won a major before.
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The Hartselle City Schools Board of Education will conduct a public forum regarding the current search for a new HCS Superintendent.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Country star Eric Church struggled to hold back tears in a tribute to the victims of the mass shooting at a country music festival in Las Vegas and debuted a song he wrote in their honor called “Why Not Me.”
Church was a headliner at the Route 91 Harvest Festival two days before a gunman opened fire on a crowd of thousands Sunday night.
During his performance Wednesday at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee, Church declared: “Those were my people. Those were my fans.”
The singer pointed out two seats left empty in the Opry house for Sonny Melton, of Paris, Tennessee, who died, and his wife, Heather, who survived. He said no amount of bullets can take away his memories of those fans.
The chief of the PNP leads a program for the men and women of the police force to lose unwanted pounds
Published 12:54 AM, June 14, 2017
MANILA, Philippines – Top officials of the Philippine National Police (PNP) led by Director General Ronald dela Rosa launched a nationwide "mission" to promote a healthier lifestyle on Tuesday, June 13.
At the PNP Oval inside the national police headquarters, Camp Crame, Dela Rosa and other top police generals led a workout routine and accepted a "challenge" for the men and women of the police force to lose weight.
According to the PNP, the program "aims to develop and maintain the physical fitness of every personnel in order to perform everyday tasks efficiently and effectively."
The program is aptly named "Mission: Slim Possible."
Earlier on the same day, the PNP launched its yearly sportsfest between the national support units (NSUs) based in Camp Crame. – Rappler.com
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Today, we look at which teams that have had a recent down year or years and ask which team is set for a recruiting rebound in 2019. As usual, national analysts Eric Bossi and Corey Evans have Rival Views. MORE: Which teams should be most please by latest rankings? | Rankings roundtable on 2019 Rivals150
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MIAMI (AP) — The head of the U.S. government's disaster response agency says Puerto Rico is building emergency management capabilities to help the Caribbean island withstand future disasters.
Brock Long of the Federal Emergency Management Agency spoke Wednesday at the National Hurricane Center in Miami, two days before the Atlantic hurricane season begins. He said FEMA has been bolstering resources in the U.S. territory, hiring roughly 1,600 residents to build local disaster response systems that didn't exist before Hurricane Maria hit the island.
Long said Puerto Rico presented a challenge for FEMA because its government lacked the response capabilities of states such as Florida and Texas.
At the hurricane center, Long met with FEMA employees, forecasters and Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen.
Nielsen said hurricane preparedness begins with individuals and their local communities.
Uber self-driving vehicle hits, kills pedestrian in Arizona
TEMPE, Ariz. — Police in a Phoenix suburb say one of Uber's self-driving vehicles has struck and killed a pedestrian.
Police in the city of Tempe said Monday that the vehicle was in autonomous mode with an operator behind the wheel when the woman walking outside of a crosswalk was hit.
Sgt. Ronald Elcock says in an email that the accident happened overnight but did not say whether it occurred Sunday night or Monday morning.
The woman died of her injuries at a hospital and her name was not made public.
Uber has been testing the self-driving vehicles in Tempe and Phoenix for months.
Uber says on Twitter that it is "fully cooperating" with the investigation and expressed condolences to the family of the victim.
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It won’t be hard to stumble across a harvest festival in the next month. Across the region, farms, towns and organizations will be hosting these popular fall fests, with their pumpkin carving, hayrides, corn mazes and other traditional activities.
Hale Farm and Village, with its focus on Ohio pioneer history, has a slightly different focus. Its four-day festival (Saturday and Sunday this week and next) offers a peek at what harvest time meant to people in the past. So there will be things like apple butter making, apple cider pressing, pumpkin painting, demonstrations of food preservation and crafts such as glassblowing and blacksmithing and farm animals. And of course visitors can check out the gardens and the historically recreated buildings, and enjoy some refreshments and food.
Admission is $10 adults; $5 youth 3-12. Members are free.
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Following through on a big New Year's resolution may feel overwhelming, but this young girl can help with a few words of advice.
"Keep your resolutions, but go easy on yourself. Will you change? Maybe. But it probably won't happen in one big moment. It'll happen in thousands of little moments."
Listen to this wise-beyond-her-years 4-year-old and give yourself the flexibility to make change with small steps instead of big leaps.
Moelogo & Adekunle Gold are choosing to be “Happy” | Listen to their New Single on BN
Best buddies and incredibly talented singer Moelogo and Adekunle Gold team up on their third effort together after Rora Se & Only Girl. This single is titled Happy, produced by Pheelz and is an infectious song that sees both artists singing about a choice to be happy in any situation. Ger “Happy” here Listen below: […]
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Winds will be gusty for a few days this week in the Las Vegas Valley. (Bizuayehu Tesfaye/Las Vegas Review-Journal)@bizutesfaye
April’s windy conditions in the Las Vegas Valley are expected to continue this week, the National Weather Service said.
Monday will be “breezy and windy,” meteorologist Jim Harrison said. Southwest winds between 10 and 20 mph may reach gusts of 30 mph. The high Monday will be 85 degrees and skies should be partly cloudy.
The 84-degree high Tuesday will be repeated through Thursday. Friday is expected to hit 82 degrees.
Winds Tuesday will increase to 20 to 30 mph with gusts near 40 mph. Light winds on Wednesday will be followed by 10 to 20 mph winds Thursday and Friday, the weather service said.
Rain is not forecast for the valley this week.
“It’s typical of April to be dry and windy,” Harrison said.
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Federal appeals court says Arkansas executions can proceed, but they’re still blocked by state court.
***UPDATE*** Grande Prairie RCMP report that Gerico Noskiye has been located safe and unharmed. Police want to thank the public for their help in this investigation. ***UPDATE***
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The search is on for a missing 16-year-old girl from Grande Prairie.
RCMP describes Gerico Noskiye as 6 feet, 120 lbs, First Nations, with brown eyes and brown hair.
She was last seen in the swan city on Monday, December 26 at 12:44 PM; She was wearing a black hoody and a pair of black pants at the time.
Mounties say there is a general concern for her well-being, and would like to speak with Gerico as soon as possible.
Anyone with any information which can help in locating her can call Grande Prairie RCMP at 780-830-5701. Or, if you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or by Internet at www.tipsubmit.com.
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ED-NOTE – On February 10, 2007, during the Security Conference in Munich, Germany, President Putin delivered one of his most important speech, almost a political program: the ‘Munich Speech’ where he loudly and unequivocally called for the end of the ‘Unipolar World’, aka One World Government, aka the JWO where the US are being used as Judea, Inc’s number one attack dog to bring that JWO into existence.
It took 10 years and Donald J. Trump to make Putin’s program a reality. The writer of this article alongside many ‘analysts’ and political commentators welcome this change though they present it an ‘accident’, an unexpected consequence of Trump’s irrational and impulsive decisions, something he did not foresee and thus, refuse to give President Trump any credit or praise for his actions/decisions. It is, they say, just a coincidence that EVERYTHING he does – including alienating and isolating the US – always seems to have the same result: bring down, one brick at a time, the Unipolar World Structure.
As the fans started to chant “We want Paul!” during his interview, former UCLA basketball player and current Oklahoma City guard Russell Westbrook shared his reaction in the middle of answering another question.
Fans start chanting “We want Paul (George to LA)” during #NBAAllStar Game media day and Russell Westbrook of the Thunder isn’t having it. pic.twitter.com/q9MT8gz0yc — James H. Williams (@JHWreporter) February 17, 2018
Here is what George said about the upcoming offseason during media day.
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Tougher data privacy rules come into effect on Friday, impacting any organisation handling personal information linked to EU residents.
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is pretty complex and it looks like many firms are still struggling to understand what it means for them, even at this late stage. Many members of the public are none the wiser. So, how well do you understand the new law...?
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Looking for some good eats in Scarsdale? Look no further. Here are the three favorite places to grab some grub in the area, according to Yelp.
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Australia have won the toss and will bat in overcast conditions in the Under-19 Cricket World Cup final against India at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui.
The two teams last met in their respective opening games at the tournament with India winning by 100 runs, and both are fielding unchanged sides from their semi-final wins.
India: Prithvi Shaw (captain), Manjot Kalra, Shubman Gill, Harvik Desai, Riyan Parag, Abhishek Sharma, Anukul Roy, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Shivam Mavi, Shiva Singh, Ishan Porel
Australia: Jack Edwards, Max Bryant, Jason Sangha (captain), Jonathan Merlo, Param Uppal, Nathan McSweeney, Will Sutherland, Baxter Holt, Zak Evans, Ryan Hadley, Lloyd Pope.
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Sears is borrowing more money from CEO Eddie Lampert's hedge fund.
The retailer has borrowed $100 million from affiliates of Lampert's hedge fund, ESL Investments, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission that was first reported on by the Chicago Tribune.
ESL Investments also agreed to lend the troubled retailer up to $100 million more by December 1.
Over the last two years, Lampert and his hedge fund have loaned Sears close to $2 billion to keep the business in operation, as the retailer has struggled in the face of declining mall traffic and growing e-commerce competition.
Sears has announced plans to close more than 300 Kmart and Sears stores in 2017. The closings will bring Sears' store count to less than 1,140, down from 2,073 five years ago.
In August, Sears reported that sales at stores open for at least a year fell 11.5% in the second quarter. Total revenue fell 22% to $4.37 billion in the most recent quarter, mainly due to store closures.
ISLAMABAD, Feb 15 (APP): Afghan Deputy Head of Mission (DHM), Syed Abdul Nasir Yousafi Wednesday was called-in to the Foreign Office by Additional Secretary (UN&EC) for registering concern over terrorist attacks on Pakistan by Jumaat-ul-Ahrar from Afghanistan, foreign Office said in a statement.
The Afghan DHM was conveyed the grave concern of Pakistan about the continuing terrorist attacks on its soil by the terrorist outfit, Jumaat-ul-Ahrar’s (JuA) sanctuaries inside Afghanistan.
Attention of the DHM was also drawn to the earlier actionable intelligence shared by Pakistan’s authorities with the Afghan side.
Afghanistan was urged to take urgent measures to eliminate the terrorists and their sanctuaries, financiers and handlers operating from its territory.
An Aide-Memoire containing details of the terrorist attacks and supporting information was also shared with the Afghan Deputy Head of Mission.
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JERUSALEM (AP) — Rabbi Aharon Leib Shteinman, the spiritual leader of Israel’s non-Hassidic ultra-Orthodox Jews of European descent, has died. He was 104.
Shteinman died on Tuesday from a heart attack after falling ill weeks ago.
Shteinman was one of Israel’s most influential rabbis and a political kingmaker whose orders were strictly followed by his representatives in parliament.
Following the 2012 death of his predecessor, Rabbi Yosef Shalom Elyashiv, he was widely regarded as “Gadol Hador,” or “leader of the generation.” Hundreds of thousands are expected to attend his funeral in the central Israeli ultra-Orthodox city of Bnei Brak.
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Shteinman was known for his rabbinic scholarship, relatively pragmatic rulings and extremely modest lifestyle.
Israeli President Reuven Rivlin called him a leader who “carried on his shoulders the existential weight of the Jewish people.”
BEIJING: Simona Halep took a step nearer overhauling Garbine Muguruza as world No.1 when the Romanian raced into the semifinals of the China Open on Friday.
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The second-ranked Halep eased past Russia’s unseeded Daria Kasatkina 6-2, 6-1 in 69 minutes in Beijing and will face compatriot Sorana Cirstea or Latvia’s Jelena Ostapenko in the last four.
The Spaniard Muguruza’s short stay at the top is under severe threat after she bowed out in the first round in the Chinese capital with a virus.
Halep is in red-hot form and claimed the scalp of former number one Maria Sharapova in the previous round—beating the Russian at the eighth attempt.
Third seed Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria was the first into the semi-finals of the men’s draw when he battled past the Spaniard Roberto Bautista Agut 7-6 (7/5), 4-6, 6-2.
Dimitrov will play John Isner or world No.1 Rafael Nadal in the last four.
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Former “Baywatch” star Jeremy Jackson will head to prison as part of a plea deal he’s taken in his stabbing case, TMZ reports. The actor, who played Hobie, reportedly stabbed someone back in 2015 on the streets of Los Angeles.
According to TMZ, Jackson will spend 161 days behind bars. He reportedly agreed to a plea deal that outlined 270 days in the LA County Jail, but the judge gave him 109 days credit.
The star will also be required to take anger management courses, TMZ reports.
He was facing up to seven years behind bars.
The 34-year-old was arrested in 2005 for setting up a meth lab in his home. He has struggled with sobriety for years and in 2011, appeared on “Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew.” He was kicked out of “Celebrity Big Brother UK” after he exposed his castmate Chloe Goodman’s breasts on TV.
The latest financial outlook projects a $12.1 million deficit for the City of Winnipeg.
A quarterly report to the finance committee says $4.5 million is due to higher costs for policing, which includes overtime needed for the Whiteout street parties, a decrease in traffic tickets and pensions.
Another $3.7 million is attributed to the Fire Paramedic Service for debt, overtime and benefit expenses. Snow clearing ate up an extra $1.6 million.
The report says the city expects improvement on the deficit as the year continues.
If you've been searching for the perfect gift for your #fallobsessed friend, we think we found something for you. #pumpkineverything A post shared by Pier 1 Imports (@pier1) on Sep 27, 2017 at 10:31am PDT
What is it about a great glass that makes a drink actually seem to taste better? If it's Pier 1's pumpkin moscow mule mug, then the answer is obvious; from the gleaming handcrafted copper-hued exterior to the convenient spill-proof straw, it was made for toting around festive Fall cocktails in style. When not in use, it's pretty enough to double as straight up decor. And we're not the only ones who think so! The internet has been going gaga for for the cup. On Instagram, reactions were exuberant with users declaring, "IT'S A PUMPKIN MOSCOW MULE MUG!!!!!!!!!!!!!" and "Omg. Forget all the pineapple ones we've ever seen." The mug has just been discounted to a mere $20 from it's original $30 price tag, so you have no excuse not to indulge in a little Fall home shopping.
#RHOA is still filming as we type, so the beef is still fresh and undercooked. Talking to Andy last night, Kim seemed a lil shook on talking mess about Nene.
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You might think that a pickpocket skilled enough to steal 100 cellphones, pictured above, would also be savvy enough to know that at least the iPhones in that haul carry a means to foil his caper.
Then again, you might be giving the crook too much credit.
From a story on the website of a Boston television station:
A New York man was arrested at the Coachella music festival in Southern California after he was found with more than 100 stolen cellphones, according to Indio police. During the concert festival on Friday, several people noticed their phones were missing and immediately activated the "Find My Phone" feature on their mobile devices. Some of the victims followed Reinaldo De Jesus Henao, 36, through the venue, and he was quickly detained by security officers at the event, police said.
“Find My iPhone” is no cutting edge feature, of course, and this is by no means the first time it has foiled a criminal enterprise.
So when will they learn?
Baku. 7 December. REPORT.AZ/ Azerbaijan and Pakistan have wide opportunities for cooperation in the field of cotton-growing and cotton oil production. There are also opportunities for cooperation in rice production.
Report informs, Pakistani National Food Security and Research Minister Sikandar Hayat Khan Bosan said in Baku.
Minister said that it is also proposed to hold joint exhibitions: "An exhibition of the products grown in Pakistan can be organized in Azerbaijan from May next year".
According to him, it is also possible to hold an exhibition of Azerbaijani products in Pakistan.
The guest said that decisions will be taken on the exchange of researchers and students between the two countries. He noted that relevant discussions were held at the first meeting of the joint working group in Baku.
Shannon Walker heads up Northwest Battle Buddies, a nonprofit that provides free service dogs for veterans with PTSD nationwide. She spoke to Gary Rivers Friday morning about how the survivors of the Las Vegas shootings can overcome emotional wounds –that may be just as tough as recovering from their physical injuries.
Walker says that fear, anxiety and reliving the experience are all common emotions in the days and early weeks afterward. That’s considered a normal response to a traumatic event. These symptoms must persist for more than one month for before a diagnosis of PTSD to be considered likely.
WEST POINT, Ga. (WRBL) — A West Point woman is facing charges of attempted murder, sexual assault and arson.
According to West Point Police, 44-year-old Wanda Buckner is charged with aggravated sexual battery, aggravated sodomy, and aggravated assault stemming from an alleged incident last summer.
The arson charges stem from a fire earlier this week in West Georgia. Police say people were inside an apartment duplex when it was set on fire.
Buckner has been charged with five counts of criminal attempted murder and two counts of arson in the first degree.
Police want to hear from anyone with information on Buckner.
West Point is a city in Troup County located near the Alabama-Georgia border.
If you've got a Harry Potter-loving muggle in your life, then consider your holiday shopping done. There are so many amazing items for fans of the wizarding world, from cute key chains to more high-end items like crystal balls and magic wands. With lots of options at every price point, you'll be sure to cast a spell with one of these goodies.
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Mealey's PI/Product Liability - Majority Affirms Idaho Law Applies, Bars Coverage For Claims Arising From Injury
SEATTLE - A majority of the Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals on April 14 affirmed a lower federal court's ruling that Idaho law applies to bar coverage for claims arising from an eye injury (Gary Butler v. North American Capacity Insurance Co., et al., No. 14-35131, 9th Cir., 2017 U.S. App. LEXIS 6465).
At least one person is dead and seven others are injured after a driver drove into patrons at a restaurant in a suburb northeast of Paris, a French Interior Minister spokesperson told ABC News.
The spokesperson said the car intentionally plowed into the terrace of a pizzeria in Sept-Sorts. Five people were badly injured, while two others were only slightly wounded.
A suspect has been arrested, according to the spokesperson. The motive is unknown at this time.
This is a breaking news story. Please check back for updates.
ABC News' Paul Pradier contributed to this report.
Géraldine Boublil a.k.a. Erin Off Duty is the Parisian blogger with beautiful taste. She's also the woman behind the super-chic footwear brand, Erin Adamson (named after her children, Erin and Adam).
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Her blog, allows Géraldine to share her stories and daily inspirations, culminating in a careful curation and combination of all her passions that include fashion, travel, photography and design. And when she's not blogging or designing, Géraldine can be found traveling the world discovering new places, but always comes back to her true home, Paris, a city she knows inside out.
Géraldine shares her favorite places in the city of Paris.
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THE VIEW FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Amherst College’s Condescending Class on Why Some Women Go ‘Right-Wing.’
Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia is meeting with members of the media at the start of the team’s first 2018 minicamp, and you can watch full video of the event right here!
As Lions writers ask questions about how he’ll be evaluating his players, as well as how he’s been evaluating draft prospects so far this year:
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An 81-year-old woman named Marilyn Hammerman from Rockville, Maryland went to an amusement park called Funland in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware last week.
And when she tried to ride the bumper cars, the person taking tickets noticed that Marilyn’s didn’t seem right.
The cops came, and it turned out the tickets were counterfeit, and apparently, it wasn’t the first time Marilyn had used them.
Yes, this 81-year-old woman set up a counterfeit operation to make fake tickets to use to ride amusement park rides.
She was arrested for theft of services.
There's - at time of writing - 47 hours left in the Noodle Pi Kickstarter campaign, and if you fancy yourself a PC tinkerer and enthusiast, it's well worth investing in.
The Noodle Pi is a complete handheld PC solution. It combines the tiny Raspberry Pi Zero with a 3.5in, 800x480 touchscreen display, the Raspberry Pi Camera Module V2, a 500mAh battery, and a 3D-printed unibody shell.
The project is already well and truly funded, but as it's so surprisingly cheap, it's a great entry-point to this kind of computing project. All it takes is $49 Canadian to get you your own kit to play with.
You can learn about Noodle Pi here.
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Former England fielding coach Chris Taylor has re-joined Surrey as the club's fielding consultant.
The 41-year-old, who represented Gloucestershire during his playing career, spent time at the Kia Oval during the 2014 and 2015 seasons.
Taylor, currently working with England's Under-19 squad in South Africa, said: "I'm really excited to be coming back to Surrey and working in a job where I've got such a broad brief to create a culture of strong fielding all throughout the club."
Surrey director of cricket Alec Stewart added: "Fielding has always been a massive part of the game and something I feel is under coached.
"To this end, I'm really pleased that we've been able to get Chris back at Surrey. He's the best fielding coach I've seen and made an immediate impact the first time he was with us."
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PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Independent Vermont U.S. senator and former Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders is calling for a radical transformation of the Democratic Party.
Sanders and Democratic National Committee Chairman Tom Perez launched a cross-country tour together Monday in Maine, where Sanders won the Democratic presidential caucuses. The 10-day tour will take them from Portland to Nevada.
Sanders says the Democratic Party must stop ignoring half the nation’s states and take on corporate greed on behalf of the working class.
Perez urges attendees to resist Republican President Donald Trump by winning seats in Congress, statehouses and school boards.
Sanders earned nearly two-thirds of the ballots cast in Maine’s Democratic presidential caucuses to beat Hillary Clinton.
Some attendees say it’s time to unite the party. Others say they’re skeptical of political parties and big money in politics.
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Sampson was assigned to the G-League on Monday, James Ham of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Sampson has seen extended playing time over the last four games after being outside the rotation for the first month and a half of the season. During that four-game stretch, he's averaged 6.0 points, 6.3 rebounds and 1.0 block across 22.3 minutes. While Sampson could potentially be recalled ahead of Tuesday's matchup with the Suns, there's a chance Willie Cauley-Stein (back) is cleared to return, which should cut heavily into Sampson's playing time.
Yankton Sioux Press SD Lawmaker To Drop Fugitive Bill
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 8:09 PM EST) -- The Yankton Sioux Tribe on Thursday urged a South Dakota lawmaker not to continue pursuing a bill she has characterized as closing a “critical public-safety loophole” allowing certain people wanted on felony charges to flee to Indian Country in order to avoid arrest.
The South Dakota tribe announced in a news release that it sent a letter to Republican Rep. Kristi Noem opposing the No Haven for Dangerous Fugitives Act, which she introduced in January.
Specifically, the tribe said the proposed law is a violation of...
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(LITTLE ROCK, ARK.) — The Arkansas Supreme Court has halted the executions of two men originally scheduled to be put to death Monday night, putting another legal roadblock in place in Arkansas' plan to conduct eight executions before the end of April.
Justices granted the stays Monday afternoon for Don Davis and Bruce Ward. The inmates wanted stays of execution while the U.S. Supreme Court takes up a case concerning access to independent mental health experts by defendants. The U.S. high court is set to hold oral arguments in that case April 24.
The inmates' attorneys say they were denied access to independent mental health experts. They've argued that Ward has a lifelong history of severe mental illness and that Davis has an IQ in the range of intellectual disability.
Arkansas' supply of one key execution drug expires April 30. A federal judge has also stayed the executions on different grounds, and the state has appealed that ruling.
The Devil Mountain Run, which takes place May 7, has been a tradition for many years until it took a hiatus in 2012 due to organizers fatigue. The race started as a major fundraiser for the Children Hospital in Oakland in 1978.
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Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, right, arrives at the Zurich airport, in Kloten, Switzerland. Monday, July 2, 2018. Hassan Rouhani is on a two day state visit to Switzerland Walter Bieri KEYSTONE
Police officers in Thunder Bay, Ont. are asking for the public's help in locating a 22-year-old woman who was reported missing on Wednesday.
Police said 22-year-old Star Meekis was last seen leaving her residence on South Syndicate Avenue on the evening of April 20.
Her family has not been able to contact her since that evening and are looking to confirm her welfare.
Meekis is described to be about 5'4" tall with brown eyes, long straight hair and a thin build.
Anyone in the community who may have information on Meekis's whereabouts or have seen her in the past few days is asked to contact police or crime stoppers.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The American Athletic Conference and Atlantic Coast Conference have created a football officiating alliance that will handle scheduling, training and evaluation.
The American announced Monday that ACC supervisor of officials Dennis Hennigan will be the lead administrator and manage the assignment, hiring and training of game officials. Terry McAulay, who has been the American's coordinator of football officials since 2013, will no longer serve in that role. A new supervisor of football officials for the AAC will be named later.
AAC Commissioner Mike Aresco says in a statement the alliance will provide both conferences with a deep roster of officials and greater efficiency and consistency in their training and evaluation.
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Hasan Minhaj: Homecoming King
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Hasan Minhaj is a comedian, actor, and writer. Best known as a correspondent on the Emmy and Peabody award-winning program “The Daily Show”. A 2014 Just For Laughs ‘New Face’, he was recently selected by the Sundance Institute to develop Homecoming King and feature film at the prestigious New Frontier Storytelling Lab. A featured storyteller for The Moth his work has garnered acclaim in film, web, and television. He hosted the documentary special ‘Stand Up Planet’ produced by The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. His viral web series ‘The Truth with Hasan Minhaj’ has been featured in countless publications including The Huffington Post, Gawker, and New York Times. He has been seen on a variety of other television programs including Arrested Development on Netflix, HBO’s Getting On, and @Midnight on Comedy Central.
Homeless charity The Peter McVerry Trust has secured planning permission for 18 apartments in Dublin city centre.
The units on Townsend Street will be delivered by renovating a former Dublin City Council building.
The charity says the project is the first phase in a "pipeline" of housing projects they will deliver in the capital over the next two years.
CEO Pat Doyle says the apartments for single homeless people will mean "there will be 18 new keys to a home and 18 people leaving homelessness behind."
In Defence of Animals India (IDA) is rescuing more than 1,000 abused animals every month
IDA India is a non-profit animal protection organisation dedicated to the defence, love and care of animals. Their work includes not just the rescue and rehabilitation of abused domestic animals, but also wildlife. They're also trying to educate the public through campaigns in surrounding towns and awareness talks in schools.
Wessex Scene understands Manchester United are set to release popular striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic from upon expiry of his current contract ahead of the summer transfer window.
The move was announced by the Premier League via their annual summary of players being released on free transfers last Friday, June 9th, though neither the club nor the player have passed comment on the matter since.
Ibrahimovic has enjoyed a distinguished career at some of Europe’s best clubs, including Ajax, Juventus, Barcelona, both Milan clubs and Paris St. Germain.
He joined the Red Devils on a one-year contract last summer after leaving PSG as a free agent.
He netted 28 goals in 46 appearances for United, including a brace as they overcame Southampton in the EFL Cup final at Wembley Stadium back in February.
PHOENIX (AP) — A Texas school district has placed advertisements on Phoenix billboards in an attempt to recruit Arizona teachers to a city with higher pay.
The Fort Worth Independent School District has rented five digital billboards in Phoenix that advertise a starting teacher salary of $52,000.
School district officials say the advertisements were placed in Arizona and Oklahoma to target both new and veteran teachers following the recent protests over pay in both states.
Arizona lawmakers approved a plan to hike teacher salaries after a six-day walkout by educators that shut down most schools statewide.
Officials say the Fort Worth district has up to 800 job openings. The district has about 86,000 students and more than 10,000 employees.
The billboards went live on Monday and will stay up for a month.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Thousands of children are heading to the White House for its biggest social event of the year: the annual Easter Egg Roll.
There had been some hand-wringing over whether President Donald Trump and his wife, Melania, would be able to pull off a successful "egg-stravaganza." Both the president and first lady have been slow to fill White House staff jobs.
But a downsized version of the 139-year-old event is kicking off early Monday on the South Lawn.
The White House is expecting more than 21,000 children and adults to attend the festivities. That's down from the 35,000 people who attended last year.
The first lady tweeted over the weekend that she's looking forward to hosting the Easter Egg Roll. The event was first held in 1878.
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — They say you should never meet your heroes. But if you don’t recognize them, then meeting one could be a sweet surprise.
Tommy Kramer, who was quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings from 1977 through 1989, and took over as the starting QB after Fran Tarkenton retired. He was given the nickname “Two-Minute Tommy” for all the come-from-behind victories on his watch.
He was a gutsy quarterback for the Vikings, and somewhat infamous for his off-the-field behavior. He was an electric figure in Minnesota, considered a player’s player who learned from a coach.
On Twitter last night, the retired player shared a picture of himself with a fan, and a story.
Kramer said he was at a hotel pool and noticed a woman who had a Vikings logo tattooed to her arm. He asked her who her favorite player was and she responded, “Tommy Kramer.”
“She was a bit surprised when I told her,” he wrote, indicating that she had no idea she was showing off her Purple Pride to her very favorite Vikings player.
This April 3, 2017 photo shows confiscated these firearms from seven defendants who were served a Protection From Abuse order from the Lebanon County Sheriff's Office in Lebanon, Pa. Federal law forbids people under a domestic restraining order from owning a firearm, but in Pennsylvania judges typically don't order protection from abuse defendants to turn over their weapons.
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Firefighters worked quickly to extinguish a fully engulfed vehicle in Penticton on Wednesday.
The black Chevrolet Blazer was parked at a residence at Hastings Place near Duncan Avenue.
Crews battled the blaze and were able to extinguish it around 8 p.m.
It is not clear what caused the fire.
Will pink, which littered the runways in September, really make it into stores? Will we all be adopting the utility trend for 2017? These are just a few of the big fashion questions we're asking as we head into 2017. To help you get ahead, we picked the brains of fashion’s movers and shakers- the people who know what we'll be wearing next before we do- to get a head start on the trends which are set to stand out over the coming months.
Logo tees and ornate skirts, says Sarah Rutson, Vice President of Global Buying at Net-a-Porter.com
“The key pieces for the year are going to come from brands that are on fire right now in 2016" explains Rutson. "There is this sense of streetwear pervading, be it over sized sweatshirts that are selling out at a rate of knots from Vetements and Off-White, or the logo mania we’ve seen at Gucci.
Fave Raves is an annual feature from Network World that invites enterprise IT pros to share hands-on assessments of products they love. Several IT pros raved about their favorite network tools. Here’s what they had to say, in their own words. For more enterprise favorites, check out the full Fave Raves collection.
SD-WAN
Software-defined WAN promises a simplified, cost-effective way to simplify branch office connectivity, improve application performance, and better manage WAN expenses. While most enterprises today are only in the very early stages of piloting or implementing SD-WAN, Gartner predicts that by the end of 2019, 30% of enterprises will have deployed SD-WAN technology in their branches, up from less than 1% a year ago.
Among the early adopters is Triton Management Services, a retail service provider based in Carlsbad, Calif., that operates Two Jinn Insurance and Aladdin Bail Bonds.
Sterling strength on show with AT&T
A sterling transaction for US firm AT&T showed little sign of the stresses the UK is under after the telecoms company launched a £1bn September 2037 bond. The trade came with a negligible new issue premium.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs will be without centre Mitch Morse and right guard Laurent Duvernay-Tardif when they face J.J. Watt and the Houston Texans’ defensive front Sunday night.
Morse remains sidelined after spraining his foot last month against Philadelphia, while Duvernay-Tardif was ruled out Friday after spraining his left knee last Monday night against Washington.
Zach Fulton is expected to start again at centre, but coach Andy Reid did not indicate who would start at guard. Jordan Devey got the spot duty when Duvernay-Tardif went down last week, but Cam Erving and Parker Ehinger could factor into the mix against the Texans.
Erving, former first-round pick, hasn’t played since arriving in a preseason trade with Cleveland, while Ehinger hasn’t played since tearing a knee ligament with the Chiefs last season.
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The trial between the Justice Dept. and AT&T (T +0.1% ) over the latter's $85B acquisition of Time Warner (TWX -0.4% ) wrapped up for today after government economist Carl Shapiro took the stand again to rebut some AT&T arguments.
The testy skirmish again was over his models of the proposed merger's price effects, and Shapiro admitted that using more recent AT&T profit-margin data meant his low-end estimates would be lower -- a price increase of $0.13 per subscriber per month, rather than $0.27.
But he said AT&T was ignoring the high end of his range and cherry-picking numbers to make the DOJ look bad.
The case is on hold until Thursday, when it may hear more from Shapiro and set up the schedule for the endgame.
Closing arguments in the case could come as early as next Monday morning, Brian Fung reports.
Previous trial coverage
North Korea v USA news live: Latest threats amid war of words between Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un
Here are live updates and breaking news on the war of words between Kim Jong-un's North Korea v Donald Trump's America. (All times BST)
11am: North Korea recall top ambassadors to Pyongyang
Top North Korean ambassadors overseas have been recalled to Pyongyang for a joint meeting, according to South Korea's Yonhap news agency.
“North Korea seems to be hosting what appears to be a meeting of foreign diplomatic missions' chiefs after calling its ambassadors to major countries back to Pyongyang,” a South Korean government official said.
10am: South Korea: ‘There must be no more war’
South Korea's Sresident Moon Jae-in, who has only been in office since May, said: "There must be no more war on the Korean Peninsula.
The UFC is in jeopardy of losing its UFC 222 main event, on March 3 in Las Vegas.
According to sources, featherweight champion Max Holloway has suffered an injury that will prevent him from defending his title against Frankie Edgar.
The UFC has not officially pulled Holloway from the event, but is expected to do so shortly. The promotion is already in the process of exploring other options for its main event.
This will mark the second time a title fight between Holloway and Edgar has fallen through. The two were supposed to meet at UFC 218 on Dec. 2 in Detroit, but Edgar was forced out with an injury.
Fighting out of Waianae, Hawaii, Holloway (19-3) is riding a 12-fight win streak. ESPN ranks Holloway the No. 5 pound-for-pound fighter in the world.
Edgar (22-5) has not fought since May 2017.
UFC 222 takes place at T-Mobile Arena.
SAN DIEGO (NEWS 8) - Hedgehogs are close relatives of shrews and moles. They are fairly common in the wild, but unlike their relatives aren’t considered a pest.
They live in forests, plains and deserts from Senegal to Sudan and southern Tanzania.
Hedgehogs roam throughout their small territory, spending most of the day sleeping.
If food is scarce, they may sleep for weeks at a time.
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[NEW YORK] The S&P and the Dow opened little changed on Monday after reports of an explosion in New York's busy Port Authority commuter hub, while the Nasdaq was slightly higher as technology stocks rose.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 11.25 points, or 0.05 per cent, to 24,340.41. The S&P 500 gained 0.85 points, or 0.032057 per cent, to 2,652.35. The Nasdaq Composite added 6.83 points, or 0.1 per cent, to 6,846.91.
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Gardaí have issued an appeal for witnesses after an Offaly man died following a crash at Summerhill, Athlone yesterday afternoon.
The accident occurred at 1pm on Sunday when the man in his 40s sustained sustained serious injuries after his motorcycle was in collision with a car.
He was treated at the scene by emergency services personnel and taken by Ambulance to University Hospital Galway where he was pronounced dead a short time later.
The scene is preserved for examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators. Anyone driving in the area who witnessed the crash is asked to contact Gardai at Clonark Garda Station 090 6437 102 the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The state Senate is responding by adopting a new resolution that urges law enforcement to view white nationalist and neo-Nazi groups as terrorist organizations.
The resolution comes after a man rammed his car through a crowd of people protesting against a white supremacist rally in Charlottesville , Va., on Saturday. Heather Heyer was killed, and 19 others were injured.
James Fields Jr. has been charged with second degree murder in the incident.
“It is vital that we stand in total opposition to the hatred, bigotry and violence displayed by the white nationalist and neo-Nazi groups in Charlottesville this past weekend,” said sponsoring Sen. Don Harmon, D-Oak Park. “They are the heirs to the Ku Klux Klan and the Nazis. We fought two bloody wars in opposition to their ideologies. We must continue to fight those same twisted ideologies today.”
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KOMMUNALBANKEN (KBN), owned 100% by the Kingdom of Norway and rated Aaa/AAA (both stable), has mandated BMO, Citi and TD for a USD1bn 2yr RegS/144A transaction. Target market: Professionals & Eligible Counterparties (all distribution channels). (March 19)
Photo Submitted to Times Observer Jeremy Carlson of Russell was awarded the rank of Eagle Scout at a March 12 ceremony. Eagle Scout is the highest achievement or rank attainable in the Boy Scouting program of the Boy Scouts of America .
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PARIS (Reuters) - Australian Open champion Caroline Wozniacki was done with hanging around on Wednesday as she walloped Georgina Garcia Perez 6-1 6-0 in double quick time on Wednesday to reach the French Open third round.
Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - May 30, 2018 Denmark's Caroline Wozniacki celebrates winning her second round match against Spain's Georgina Garcia Perez REUTERS/Pascal Rossignol
With the first three matches scheduled on Court Philippe Chatrier on day four of the claycout major all going the distance - and lasting a combined eight hours 46 minutes - Wozniacki did not even make it into the arena till shortly before 7pm local time.
Fifty one minutes later the Danish second seed was offering Spain’s Garcia Perez a consolation handshake after she secured a round three meeting with the winner of the all-French tussle between Alize Cornet and Pauline Parmentier.
Chipola Junior College infielder Andrew Bechtold, an LSU signee, was picked by the Minnesota Twins in the fifth round with the 136th overall pick in the 2017 MLB Draft Wednesday. The 6-foot, 185-pound Bechtold began his college career at Maryland before transferring to Chipola.
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Male model Danny Blake at D1 Models is the star of Attitude’s exclusive shoot with Palm Angels.
Palm Angels is a Milan-based label which taps into a relaxed, streetwear-inspired aesthetic. The collection is full of bold prints and urban fonts, carefully embroidered motifs and burnished studding lend texture to the collection, while expert Italian tailoring imbues these pieces with a refined sensibility.
The editorial below was shot by Elliott Morgan and styled by our Junior Fashion Editor Nick Byam.
Check out the Spring Summer collection and Danny in all his glory below.
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Constructions crews will not alternate traffic at the Route 35 bridge site this week, the state Department of Transportation reports.
Ryan Wodjenski of the state Department of Transportation said that there would be only “minor impacts” to traffic during the week of Monday, Oct. 9, through Friday Oct. 13.
Traffic woes are not over yet however: the department has also scheduled a closure of a portion of Route 7 for the weekend, beginning around 8 p.m. Friday, and ending sometime around 6 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 16.
Previous Route 7 closures diverted all of Route 7’s traffic through downtown Ridgefield along Route 102 and 35, sending thousands of cars through town.
Union City police are seeking the identity of those responsible for a break-in at Five Seasons, on East Reelfoot Avenue.
Police reports said officers arrived at the scene and discovered glass knocked out of a top story window on the East side of the building.
A shipping roller was used to climb to gain entry into the building, according to the report, with a brick used to break the glass.
Reports said clothing from the top floor was taken, with a total value of over $3,700.
The report said 34 pieces of the clothing, valued at approximately $1,200, was recovered following the break-in.
Officers also discovered a Nike tennis shoe on the ground near the break-in site.
Anyone who may have any information about the crime is urged to contact the Union City Police Department, or their Crimestoppers Tip-Line.
× San Diego Twins Born In Different Years
SAN DIEGO (CBSNews) — Twins born in San Diego this weekend came into the world in different years.
One twin was born in 2016 at 11:56 p.m., and the other twin was born four minutes later in 2017, CBS affiliate KFMB reported.
The twin girls were born at Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women and Newborns in Kearny Mesa.
The family was not available for comment.
Last year also in San Diego, a baby girl and boy arrived one minute before and two minutes after the New Year, KFMB reported.
Jaelyn Valencia was born at 11:59 p.m. New Year’s Eve at San Diego Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center in Mission Valley. Jaelyn’s little brother, Luis, arrived at 12:02 a.m. New Year’s Day.
In Canada in 2014, newborn twins Gabriella and Sophia were delivered with only eight minutes between them at Mississauga Credit Valley Hospital in Ontario.
Gabriella was born in 2013, and Sophia was born 38 seconds after midnight, in 2014.
Prillaman officially retired from the Martinsville Sheriff's Office on Feb. 1, but he plans to continue working there part-time.
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Kamloops Search and Rescue deployed their swift-water rescue team south of Ashcroft. The RCMP dive team recovered both the truck and a body.
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Doug and Dez Noble of Cottonwood celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary this month. The Nobles were married in 1983 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Nobles first met while working with the YCC. Doug and Dez have owned their own construction business since 2001. In their down time they enjoy trips to the lake. They celebrated their anniversary early by riding on the Grand Canyon Railway with family. They are the parents of two children: Colton Noble (Sarah) & Kaley Badger (Larry) and they have four grandchildren. Photo courtesy of Kaley Badger
The Experts in Mystery Entertainment are now performing live public and private interactive murder mystery dinner shows in Milwaukee and surrounding areas throughout Wisconsin. Join us for a night of intrigue, deception, and delicious food in this comedic thriller!
HARPSTER — In a statement at the conclusion of Harpster Village Council’s June meeting, Mayor Jim Robertson told council he was resigning from his position. “It is with deep regret that I will be stepping down as mayor at the end of this month,” Robertson said.
On the markets at midafternoon (ET):
In Toronto, the S&P/TSX composite index was down 137.35 points to 15,573.98.
The Dow Jones industrial average was down 428.77 points to 24,517.74.
The Standard & Poor’s 500 index was down 48.77 points to 2,703.24.
The Nasdaq composite index was down 172.60 points to 7,309.39.
The Canadian dollar was trading at 76.49 cents US, up from Friday’s average price of 76.41cents US.
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March 30 CASIN Guoxing Property Development Co Ltd:
* Says it will pay cash dividend of 0.25 yuan per 10 shares (before tax) to shareholders of record on April 6 for 2016
* Says its shares will be traded ex-dividend on April 7 and the dividend will be paid on April 7
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/AWBl7H
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A man shot and killed his wife in the Vermont-Slauson area of South L.A. on Tuesday as the nation celebrated Valentine’s Day, police said.
The incident was reported around 7 p.m. near the intersection of South Vermont Avenue and West 60th Street, according to Officer Mike Lopez with the Los Angeles Police Department.
The incident apparently began as a verbal argument between the man, 92, and his 72-year-old wife, officers said. At some point, the husband allegedly pulled out a shotgun and opened fire.
His wife was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said.
The man was detained and the gun used was recovered by police, officials said.
No further details were immediately available.
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– A dark match was held before the WWE NXT tapings in Atlanta, Georgia at Center Stage on Friday. Wrestling Inc reports that Kassius Ohno beat John Skyler in a quick squash match. Ohno won after hitting the KO.
The results from the tapings are being updated here.
– Here is a deleted scene from the season seven finale of Total Divas. The scene features Natalya finding her parents hanging out with Lana by the pool:
– Charlotte Flair shared the following picture of herself speaking with Paul Heyman at the Royal Rumble:
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Bruce Allen Kammerer, 76, of Ottumwa, formerly of New London, died Saturday, December 9, 2017 at his home. The memorial service for Bruce Kammerer will be 10:00 AM, December 27th at Elliott Chapel. A memorial has been established. Online condolences may be left at www.elliottfuneralchapel.com.
CENTERVILLE, Ohio (WDTN) — The Montgomery County Coroner has been called to the scene of a house fire in Centerville.
The fire started just before 4 a.m. on Tuesday in the first block of Coachman Drive.
Flames and smoke were seen coming from the home. A neighbor says the flames appeared to be located near a bedroom of the home.
We have a crew on the way to the scene and we’ll have updates as they become available.
Riana and RJ are wondering why Roger has been sleeping on the couch and not talking to their mother.
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An investigation is underway at the Department of Corrections after an inmate was found dead inside his cell. DepCor director Tony Lamorena confirms the inmate was found unresponsive around 6am today in the prison’s medical unit.
His identity is not being released at this time, and Lamorena could not confirm if the inmate had any pre-existing medical condition.
GPD was called to investigate. An internal affairs investigation is underway, as well.
Preliminary reports show the inmate apparently died of natural causes. But, an autopsy is pending to confirm the inmate’s exact cause of death.
Sergey Sirotkin impressed in testing but also comes with massive financial backing
Kubica had been given extensive testing time by Williams after initially returning to an F1 car earlier this year with Renault.
The Pole raced 76 times in F1 for BMW Sauber and latterly Renault between 2006 and 2010 before a massive rallying crash in 2011 left him with life-altering injuries.
Compound fractures to his leg, elbow and shoulder, a partial amputation of his forearm and damage to his wrist left competitive driving an unlikely future career for Kubica.
But he fought back to compete in rally-driving and Renault were seriously contemplating replacing Jolyon Palmer with him earlier this year.
OAK ISLAND, N.C. (WECT) — The operator of the Oak Island Pier has sued the town for “fail[ing] to repair and maintain the pier,” which was shut down as a result of damage sustained during Hurricane Matthew.
About 150 feet of the seaward end of the pier broke off during the strong current and heavy winds brought on by Hurricane Matthew on Oct. 8, 2016.
Oak Island Pier, LLC, which leases the fishing pier, tackle shop and restaurant, alleges the town was “grossly negligent” in failing to repair the pier, despite several inspections that identified damage to the structure over the following months.
The complaint, filed April 6, also alleges the town did not communicate with the plaintiff from Sept. 20, 2016 to Feb. 23, even though the lessee sold season passes and inventory for the bait shop.
The town announced in March the pier was closed to the public.
The plaintiff sued for damages in excess of $50,000, plus attorney fees.
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(Reuters) - Wall Street opened higher on Monday as tensions on the Korean peninsula eased slightly after key U.S. officials played down the risk of an imminent war with North Korea.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average .DJI rose 129.44 points, or 0.59 percent, to 21,987.76. The S&P 500 .SPX gained 15.92 points, or 0.65 percent, to 2,457.24. The Nasdaq Composite .IXIC added 52.53 points, or 0.84 percent, to 6,309.09.
HELENA – The sixth annual Deaton Show Pigs live auction was held at the Lewis and Clark Fairgrounds on Sunday with about 90 pigs up for bid.
The auction is for 4-H and FFA kids who will spend the summer raising the pigs and then sell them at the fair.
Deaton Show Pigs raise the animals in Helena and auction them off to kids from Montana, Idaho, Washington, and other states.
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Around 75 kids attended the event with their families.
Jay Deaton, a farmer for Deaton Show Pigs, helped auction the piglets off.
“We think that it does a good job teaching them responsibility, money management, and a good work ethic so they can go out in the world afterwards and be very productive,” Deaton said.
He added that the piglets start at about $250 and are based on appearance when it comes to selling and winning during fair season.
SAN DIEGO (CNS) - Firefighters had to pull a person out of a car damaged in a multi-car crash on Interstate 15 in City Heights Wednesday.
The crash, which involved at least three vehicles, happened about 11:15 a.m. on northbound I-15 near El Cajon Boulevard, according to the California Highway Patrol. Cars blocked the No. 1 and No. 6 lanes of the freeway as a result of the incident, and one car ended up facing the wrong way on the right-hand side of the freeway.
A woman in one of the cars became trapped and was pulled out by fire personnel.
Paramedics took one person to Scripps Mercy Hospital, San Diego Fire- Rescue spokeswoman Monica Munoz said. That person's injuries were described as minor, according to the CHP.
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CONCORD, N.H. — A Vermont man suspected of killing his millionaire grandfather is trying to raise money to hire a lawyer to fight his family's attempt to block him from an inheritance.
Nathan Carman has been called a suspect in the shooting death of 87-year-old real estate developer John Chakalos in Connecticut. No one has been arrested. He also has been questioned about the day his boat sank with his mother on it near Rhode Island. She's presumed dead.
Her sisters sued in New Hampshire, accusing him of killing his grandfather and possibly his mother. They asked a judge to block Carman from collecting money from the estate.
Carman told a judge he wants to use money from a trust in which he's the sole beneficiary to hire a lawyer. He says one of his aunts is trustee and hasn't allowed him any funds.
March 19 (Reuters) - PLC Financial Solutions Ltd:
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The incident happened at 615 S. Commerce Road in Watertown. WEMA officials were not able to confirm further details regarding the accident.
This story will be updated as new information is released.
(Reuters) - Australian pilot Matt Hall claimed victory in the second leg of the Red Bull Air Race world championship in Cannes, France on Sunday, edging German Matthias Dolderer in an intense final four battle.
Hall crossed the lined with a time of 57.692 seconds to record his first victory since he started racing in the Edge 540 at the start of last season.
Dolderer finished just 0.072 seconds behind, while American Michael Goulian, who topped Saturday's qualifying session, took the third spot.
Reigning world champion Yoshihide Muroya was the fourth pilot in the final four battle, but a two-second penalty for incorrect level flying at Gate 8 had put an end to the hope of a podium finish.
Goulian retained the top spot in the overall standings with 24 points, with Hall only three points behind and Muroya is third with 19 points.
The pilots will next compete in the third leg in Chiba, Japan on May 26-27.
(Reporting by Hardik Vyas in Bengaluru; Editing by Christian Radnedge)
Each arrestee - Aisia Simone Jones, 18, of North Little Rock; Marissa Maryann Clay, 21, of Gresham, Oregon; Teresa Roberta Hardin, 41, of Little Rock; and Tiana Syaina Anthony, 21, of Portland, Oregon - faces a prostitution engages in sexual activity charge. Clay, who is currently free on a $2,585 bond, also faces possession of a controlled substance as well as possession of drug paraphernalia charges.
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I felt a tremor of scepticism at the prospect of a concert version of Peter Grimes: wouldn’t Britten’s first operatic masterpiece, so rooted in the evocation of place and community, lose some of its power without a theatrical context?
In the event, free to communicate virtually naked of scenery or costume, its impact was nothing short of shattering. The music cast its enthralling spell and the audience’s imagination created its own production on the basis of a few barrels and ropes and a cast lined up in front of the platform and dressed in unassertive contemporary clothes.
Canada’s oldest site purposely built for its military, the landmark London infantry training school dates back to the 1880s and was named for Field Marshal Garnet Wolseley, a British Imperial war hero.
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YEREVAN, MARCH 20, ARMENPRESS. Saif al-Islam, the son of the late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, is running in the country’s presidential election, spokesman of al-Islam Ayman Buras told a press briefing, Al Arabiya reported.
Buras said that Saif al-Islam’s goal is “to save the country, to protect personal and universal freedoms and the complete elimination of terrorism on the territory of Libya”.
Saif al-Islam, 44, is the elder son of Muammar Gaddafi from his second marriage, and was widely regarded as a possible heir.
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An effort to abolish the death penalty in Washington state got a new push this year with strong backing from the governor and attorney general, but as in previous years, the measure is expected to stall in the Legislature.
The Cayman Islands Airports Authority (CIAA) told Cayman 27 disability access features are incorporated in its newly-opened ticketing area.
Airports Authority CEO Albert Anderson said the new airport took wheelchair accessibility to account with one simple, but much-appreciated feature built in to the check-in counter itself.
“The regular counter height is for those of us who are not disabled but we also were very careful to install the lower counter height for people who may be in wheelchairs or not able to reach the higher counter, so that was a big consideration for us in the design phase,” said Mr. Anderson.
He said the airport is also adding signage to highlight its accessible amenities, these will include braille signs for the restrooms.
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SCHREIBER, Ont. — Provincial police say two employees of a northwestern Ontario school board are facing fraud-related charges.
OPP say they were contacted Feb. 13 by the Superior North Catholic District School Board about an alleged fraud by two staff members.
They say a 57-year-old woman and a 55-year-old man, both of Terrace Bay, Ont., are charged with fraud over $5,000 and breach of trust.
Both accused are scheduled to appear in court in Schreiber, Ont., on July 12.
The board’s acting director of education says Wednesday that both of the accused are former employees of the board.
Barb Spadoni says she could not comment further on the accused or the allegations.
In 1988 I had the good fortune of meeting Barbara Bush. She was boarding a flight to meet her husband on the campaign trail, and I was the pilot on that flight. The conversation went something like this.
"Welcome aboard, Mrs. Bush."
"Thank you, Captain."
"Ma'am, I had the pleasure of volunteering in your husband's campaign for the Senate in 1970."
Without skipping a beat, she replied. "We lost that election, please don't help us this time."
Awesome lady, great sense of humor.
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Metairie
March 31 Sharp Corp :
* Says withdrawal of lawsuit filed by Lone Star Technological Innovations LLC against the co's US-based unit Sharp Electronics Corp, regarding two patents infringement
* The unit will pay $435,000 as patent royalty
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WOWE concludes with live raptor show
By DINA ARÉVALO
Port Isabel-South Padre Press
editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com
Word is getting out about the Winter Outdoor Wildlife Expo (WOWE).
The 5-day long festival, which showcases the best of the Rio Grande Valley’s native flora and fauna, was a resounding success this year, as both well-established events and new attractions drew an extra 400 people compared to the 2017 WOWE.
“The last couple of days were really great,” South Padre Island Birding and Nature (BNC) Naturalist Javier Gonzalez said. A total of 1,701 people attended WOWE throughout the week this year, compared to approximately 1,300 last year, he said.
“People are catching on to WOWE more and more every year. The speakers are getting better. We’re getting more interested people that enjoy it,” he said.
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ANKARA, March 30 The arrest in the United States of a top Turkish banker charged with participating in a multi-year scheme to violate sanctions against Iran is a "completely political" move, Turkish Justice Minister Bekir Bozdag told broadcaster A Haber on Thursday.
The Halkbank executive is accused of conspiring with Turkish-Iranian gold trader Reza Zarrab, who is already on trial. Bozdag said the case was designed to tarnish Turkey and President Tayyip Erdogan, adding there was no evidence incriminating Zarrab or Turkey.
(Reporting by Orhan Coskun and Humeyra Pamuk; Writing by Daren Butler; Editing by David Dolan)
March 31 Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Co Ltd
* Says 2016 net profit up 4.9 percent y/y at 53.1 billion yuan ($7.71 billion)
* Says board approves to issue up to 40 billion yuan ($5.81 billion) worth of tier-2 capital instruments by end of 2018
Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2nHdPGP ; bit.ly/2nDrVai
Further company coverage: ($1 = 6.8830 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announced a new policy on the national anthem during a press conference Wednesday. Players are not required to be on the field for the anthem, but will be fined if they are on the field and not standing for the anthem.
A CHRISTMAS fair in Kidmore End raised £5,000 for the village primary school and two local churches.
About 400 people attended the event at the school in Chalkhouse Green Road.
Attractions included Santa’s grotto, an elves’ workshop where children could decorate gingerbread and make Christmas decorations, stalls selling arts and crafts, bottle tombolas, a raffle, silent auction and pony rides.
The fair was organised by the school’s parent-teacher association with help from members of the congregation at St John the Baptist Church in the village and Christ the King Church in Sonning Common.
Robert Heilbuth, chairman of the parent-teacher association, said: “The fair was an enormous success and raised a significant amount.
“It helps to bring the school and church communities closer together. It was an ideal way to start the Christmas season.”
He said the school would spend its portion of the proceeds on music and sports enrichment days and some hand chimes.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 3 Midday' game
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday afternoon's drawing of the Missouri Lottery's "Pick 3 Midday" game were:
9-5-5
(nine, five, five)
Marquis Williams has some high expectations for his freshman year and his career at Pitt. Get to know the incoming cornerback.
Baby-Friendly USA announced OSF St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington has received international recognition as a Baby-Friendly Designated birth facility. Baby-Friendly USA, is the U.S. authority for the implementation of the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative, a global program sponsored by the World Health Organization and the United Nations Children's Fund.
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DALLAS — Authorities say police in Dallas have captured a 35-year-old suspect in the fatal shooting of three people in a Houston home.
Jeffery Noble was booked late Sunday into the Dallas County jail and is being held on a charge of capital murder. Online jail records don't indicate whether he has an attorney.
The Harris County sheriff's office on Monday confirmed Noble's arrest but didn't offer details.
Investigators say Noble was seen leaving the scene of Friday's shooting.
Authorities identified the victims as 67-year-old Robert Sciandra, 22-year-old Jessica Sciandra and 25-year-old Jordan Michael Collier. The relationship between Robert and Jessica Sciandra wasn't immediately clear.
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Maggie Lindemann is playing with the Vamps on tour and will be at Nottingham Motorpoint Arena on Tuesday, May 1.
After her global smash hit Pretty Girl hit the Top 10 and was certified gold or platinum in 12 key countries, Maggie Lindemann continues to prove that she is one of pop music’s newest pop heroines.
The 19-year-old artist has shared a new lyric video for her current single Obsessed (via 300 Entertainment/Parlophone). Recently picked as Scott Mills’s Tune of the Week on Radio 1, the track has already exceeded 13 million streams.
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The strongest part of the 2016 Oakland A's was the bullpen. It was at least Top 10 in the league, if not Top 5 .
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The break-in occurred at approximately 3:36 a.m. on Sunday, April 9, at the Cool Lane Express convenience store, located at 2001 Mechanicsville Turnpike. Surveillance video shows the suspect force open the glass on the front door of the business.
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Mike Marvell has been doing comedy professionally for over 15 years, although he's been making people laugh his whole life. He told his guidance counciler in high school he wanted to be an engineer and she told him "With your grades? That's hilarious, you should be a comedian!" His comedy is based on growing up in Wisconsin... football, hunting, fishing, his family, and his wife and kids. He's performed at everything from churches to swinger clubs, grade schools to colleges, country clubs. to biker clubs, nusing homes to casinos (same thing). Instant likability, he reminds you of your crazy cousin, the guy next door, your brother-in-law. Even if you don't hire him you'll still want to hang out with him
The chief of police in Tempe, Arizona, where an Uber self-driving car just hit and killed a pedestrian, has told the San Francisco Chronicle that “I suspect preliminarily it appears that the Uber would likely not be at fault in this accident.”
Chief Sylvia Moir explained after viewing the car’s own video of the event that “she came from the shadows right into the roadway,” and that “it would have been difficult to avoid this collision in any kind of mode.”
A lighted crosswalk was nearby but the place where the accident occurred was in the dark. The car would almost certainly have been aware of the pedestrian, but it’s also possible that she moved out in front of the car faster than the car could reasonably be stopped.
The details are known only to Uber and the authorities at present and it wouldn’t be right to speculate too far, but Moir certainly seems to suggest that the latter scenario is a possibility.
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Dash Wilder of The Revival reportedly broke his jaw at the WWE NXT live event in Spartanburg, SC on Friday night, according to Pro Wrestling Sheet. Dash was teaming with partner Scott Dawson against Hideo Itami and Shinsuke Nakamura.
The RAW Superstar is expected to be out of action until early July.
WWE has not confirmed the injury but we will keep you updated.
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STABBING: The incident happened late last night in leafy Kensington
The incident happened shortly after 9.20pm on Wednesday in Old Brompton Road, in posh Kensington.
The victim, believed to be in his 40s, was found with multiple knife wounds.
He died at the scene shortly after 11pm.
Police and paramedics attended the scene.
A crime scene remains in place while officers continue investigations.
A Naples woman was injured after a car hit her bicycle on Friday.
Maria Malfitano, 57, was riding her bike in a crosswalk on SR 84 near Kings Way when a driver failed to stop for the pedestrian control signal. Malfitano hit the left side of the car after it failed to yield.
She was taken to Lee Memorial Hospital for her injuries.
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. (AP) — Police say a man has been charged with felony murder in the strangling of a woman and her 2-year-old son at a home in suburban Atlanta.
Gwinnett County Police spokeswoman Cpl. Michele Pihera says 32-year-old Brandon Williams was arrested at a gas station after the deaths Sunday night. The mother died Monday morning at a hospital, a day after her son’s death.
Pihera says the homeowner told police that Williams is his son and that the suspect choked the child and women who was renting a room at the home. Police say the homeowner was working outside on a car during the attack.
Williams was taken to the Gwinnett County Detention Center and is being held without bond. It’s unclear if he has an attorney.
The victims’ names have not been released.
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Wall Street analysts expect Leggett & Platt, Inc. to post earnings of $0.61 per share for the current fiscal quarter, according to Zacks . Three analysts have provided estimates for Leggett & Platt's earnings, with the lowest EPS estimate coming in at $0.58 and the highest estimate coming in at $0.67.
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Advanced MP achieves ISO 9001:2015 certification
The distributor of electronics components and supply chain services announces that it has achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification.
“As the demand for electronic components is rapidly increasing, we are driven to support our customers’ dynamic supply chain needs. We are committed to providing our customers with the highest standard of quality products and services,” said Alex Sapp, Global Quality & Logistics Manager at Advanced MP Technology, in a press release. “The successful recertification to the ISO 9001:2015, through extensive efforts from our global quality teams, has demonstrated our commitment to customers, as well as our dedication to continuously improve our proven and mature quality system.”
The ISO 9001:2015 is based on several significant principles; including a strong customer focus, the alignment of quality management with business management and an all-encompassing emphasis on risk governance.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted that the "remarkable feat by ISRO is yet another proud moment for our space scientific community and the nation."
India has been striving to become a player in the multibillion-dollar space launch market, and has successfully placed light satellites into orbit in recent years. It hopes to eventually send astronauts into space.
In September 2014, India successfully guided a spacecraft into orbit around Mars. Only the United States, the former Soviet Union and the European Space Agency had been able to previously do that.
It`s been a complete homers series to date, and the Pittsburgh Penguins hope they can buck that trend tonight. After laying a thorough beating on the Preds Thursday night, they will look to win back to back Cups tonight, while Nashville will desperately try to extend the series to a 7th game in Pittsburgh, and while it`s a no brainer that they`ve lost all 3 there in this series, anything can happen in a one game winner take all scenario.
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India's Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index dropped to 49.6 in December from November's 52.3, showing the first business activity contraction in 12 months.
"Shortages of money in the economy steered output and new orders in the wrong direction, thereby interrupting a continuous sequence of growth that had been seen throughout 2016," said Pollyanna De Lima, an economist at IHS Markit.
Previously: Modi defends high denomination cash ban (Jan. 01 2017)
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Houston County offensive lineman Trey Hill (55) during the team’s scrimmage against Perry. Jason Vorhees jvorhees@macon.com
NDSCS Community in Mourning After Death of Student on Campus
Students are already expressing themselves on social media, saying, "sad day for NDSCS today" and others say they are praying for the family
WAHPETON, ND — The NDSCS campus is in mourning after students were told of the death of another student in their dorm room.
The details at the moment are limited with more to be released soon but the school did send a message of support to their students, offering counseling services to those who are in need.
A college spokeswoman tells KVRR Local News they are withholding the name of the student and the details behind their death until family is notified.
Students are already expressing themselves on social media, saying, “sad day for NDSCS today” and others say they are praying for the family.
Campus police say they are not actively investigating.
We will bring you more details as they become available.
Luis "Guillo" Mercado worked as a cab driver, he owned a grocery store, and at one point, worked for NJ Transit.
But in 1989, he jumped at the opportunity to purchase a bar in Jersey City and turn it into Guillo's Place.
On Saturday, Mercado was joined by family, friends, and patrons to celebrate the 29th anniversary of his bar at the corner of Coles and Sixth streets.
A native of Puerto Rico and longtime resident of Jersey City, Mercado received a proclamation from the city honoring the business. Loyal customers also helped the 74-year-old celebrate the anniversary with drinks, hamburgers and hot dogs, and plenty of smiles to go around.
Click on the photo gallery above for a look back on the party.
WASHINGTON, March 19 (Reuters) - The Trump administration is actively exploring options to impose sanctions on Venezuela's oil sector, a senior U.S. official said on Monday, after the White House issued an executive order barring the use of Venezuelan cryptocurrencies.
"We are considering all options, including oil sector sanctions options," a senior administration official told reporters on a conference call. "We are actively considering what steps we want to take and what the best timing is to maximize the effect of our actions."
The official said oil sanctions would not only have an impact on the government in Caracas, but also ordinary Venezuelans, countries in Central America and the U.S. economy.
(Reporting by Lesley Wroughton Editing by Marguerita Choy)
SHARE COPY LINK Surveillance footage shows a smash-and-robbery of Mary Mart, a cannabis dispensary on Tacoma's Sixth Avenue. Its believed to be the same team that's hit several shops in a recent span. The burglars were wearing masks but one woman exposed her face. KIRO 7 News Courtesy
Surveillance footage shows a smash-and-robbery of Mary Mart, a cannabis dispensary on Tacoma's Sixth Avenue. Its believed to be the same team that's hit several shops in a recent span. The burglars were wearing masks but one woman exposed her face. KIRO 7 News Courtesy
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Gansu Yasheng Industrial Group Co Ltd :
* SAYS BOARD ELECTS LI KEHUA AS CHAIRMAN Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2yZEbsZ Further company coverage: (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
May 3 Time Warner Inc, which is being bought by AT&T, reported a 17.3 percent rise in profit, helped by the success of its releases "Kong: Skull Island" and "The Lego Batman Movie" in the first quarter.
The company's net income increased to $1.42 billion, or $1.80 per share, in the three months ended March. 31, from $1.21 billion, or $1.51 per share, a year earlier.
Revenue rose to $7.74 billion from $7.31 billion.
Time Warner said on Wednesday it was on track to close its merger with AT&T before the end of 2017. U.S. President Donald Trump has, during his election campaign, opposed the $85.4 billion deal. (Reporting by Rishika Sadam in Bengaluru; Editing by Savio D'Souza)
The closest you may come to scoring big on Willy Wonka is on the candy aisle, not the Texas Lottery Game. The Dallas Morning News' watchdog Dave Lieber explains.
Welterweight champion Keith Thurman is relinquishing his WBC title.
Thurman, who also owns the WBA belt, said Tuesday he would step aside while rehabilitating from elbow surgery and a recent hand injury. That should lead to Danny Garcia and Shawn Porter fighting for the championship.
Garcia and Porter have lost to Thurman. WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman said Thurman will be a mandated opponent for the organization’s champion once he heals.
The 29-year-old Thurman (28-0, 22 knockouts) has been plagued by a string of injuries the last two years. He injured his neck in an auto accident in February 2016, four months before beating Porter.
He defeated Garcia by split decision in a welterweight unification match on March 4, 2017. A month later he had major surgery on his right elbow to remove bone spurs and calcium deposits.
In training last month, Thurman damaged his hand.
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* Reported on Tuesday it approved the invitation to the holders of its “€250,000,000 2.125 per cent. Subordinated Convertible Bonds due 2020” issued in Nov. 2013 to tender their bonds for purchase by the company through a reverse bookbuilding process
* J.P. Morgan Securities plc and Societe Generale Corporate & Investment Banking act as joint dealer managers for the Buy Back
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The Boys & Girls Club of Elizabethton and Carter county is getting ready to get their grill-on for the second annual Steak-n- Burger Fundraiser on August 24th. Elizabeth Williams and Ginny Wright join us to preview this tasty event.
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A driver who had a terrible start to the 2018 Formula 1 season turned their year around in Austria. And it wasn't the race winner.
The motor racing adage that you are only as good as your last race never rings truer than in Formula 1. Teams and drivers can go from hero to zero and back again from one weekend to the next.
The Austrian Grand Prix was certainly no exception to this rule. Mercedes, a mighty powerhouse that has captured four consecutive title doubles, faced up to its most painful of races and now needs something of a reset in Britain this weekend.
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TEXAS -- Not every "criminal" gets a second chance at freedom.
So, that's why folks are shaking their heads at Carol Richardson. The 49-year-old originally got life in prison for her lengthy dope dealing record!
Last July, Obama granted clemency to nearly 2,000 inmates, mostly drug offenders, and Richardson was one of them.
Well, it looks like she's back at it again.
This time, for a different kind of white powder. Laundry detergent.
According to a police report, she was caught in Pasadena, Texas stealing $60 dollars worth of the wash.
Richardson came clean and admitted she planned to sell the detergent and buy drugs instead.
So now, she's back in the pen for 14 months all because she violated her supervised release.
We just can't get over how she threw her freedom away for $60!
Teacher detained for running illegal cram school accused of abusing, humiliating students
A teacher in North China was detained for running an illegal cram school where she allegedly physically abused and humiliated students, Knews reported on Sunday.
The woman, who was not named in reports, faces 10 days in police detention for running the unlicensed school in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region following accusations of abuse from parents.
A mother, surnamed Zhao, alleged that the teacher had slapped her 9-year-old son and repeatedly struck him with a stick.
In a video clip provided to authorities, a group of male students from the school sing in public while wearing women's wigs and clothing.
The boys were allegedly forced to perform by the teacher as punishment for misbehavior.
Local education authorities shut down the school. The teacher is in custody, police said.
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JONESBORO, AR - A traffic stop in Jonesboro has landed one man in jail for the third time in less than three weeks. Officer Dustin Smith pulled a car over Wednesday afternoon, driven by Bobby Posey.
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RQHR and St. John Ambulance are harnessing the healing power of pets in their Therapy Dog Program.
A lawyer for a journalist arrested covering a weekend protest at President Donald Trump's hotel in Las Vegas says the misdemeanor case raises several constitutional and legal issues. Attorney Dominic Gentile said today the arrest has First Amendment free press implications, and he said he'll investigate whether KLAS-TV photojournalist Neb Solomon was on private property, as police alleged.
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Winnipeg police are warning people to stay away from the 500 block of Toronto Street as they respond to a serious incident. Officers are directing vehicles away from the West End neighbourhood and police cruisers have blocked Toronto Street between Ellice Avenue and Sargent Avenue.
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There are lot of predictions about what the new Prince will be called with 'Arthur' the bookmakers favourite
The 17.3-inch 7730 has a processor ranging from i9-8950HK down to an i5-8300H.
For memory, the 7730 can have up to 64GB of 2666MHz DDR4, optionally with ECC, or 32GB of 3200MHz DDR4, and in future up to 128GB of non-ECC 2666MHz DDR4.
Storage-wise, the 7730 can store 8TB across 4 NVMe SSDs.
Graphics choices consist of Nvidia Quadro P5200, P4200, P3200, Radeon Pro WX 7100 or 4150, or Intel HD graphics.
The 7730 will cost upwards of $1,510.
After winning only 14 of their last 35 games, the Montreal Canadiens have fired head coach Michel Therrien and brought back former coach Claude Julien. This is the second time Julien has been named head coach of the Canadiens, also replacing Therrien back in 2003. Global’s Kelly Greig reports.
Troopers reported a crash in Anderson County Friday night.
The call came in at 7:21 p.m.
According to SC Highway Patrol, the crash happened along SC28 at S Murray Ave.
There is no word on any injuries at this time.
We have a crew headed to the scene. Stay with FOX Carolina for the latest.
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NEW YORK (AP) -- The average time of a nine-inning game in the major leagues increased 5 minutes to 3:05 during the first two weeks of the season.
The figure, calculated by Major League Baseball on Monday, included 171 nine-inning games and was matched to a comparable period at the start of last year.
Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred proposed speedup initiatives, such as a pitch clock and limits on trips to the pitcher's mound, but the players' association did not agree to them. Management kept its proposals alive and can unilaterally change those rules for the 2018 season.
Last year's average for nine-inning games ended at exactly 3 hours, a 4-minute increase over 2015.
All you hear is Fulham fans moaning about the @Tim_Cahill challenge, no one talks about the swinging elbow by Mitrovic on Cahill 5 seconds later. As usual, Sky comment on what they want. pic.twitter.com/8jIoZTyGUM
Convicted coast physician Dr. Albert Diaz was back in court seeking to become a free man before his sentencing in May.
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The Kentucky State Police is still investigating the death of a Bimble man. He was found near his residence Monday evening.
The deceased, identified as Steven Vance Mills, 48, was found by a family member in a creek about 40 yards from his home, located off of KY 3439 at Bimble. Troopers and Detectives with KSP Post 10 Harlan responded and began an investigation.
The official cause of death is not known at this time. Other media outlets had reported an official said that Mills had been shot. However, the autopsy performed by the State Medical Examiner’s Office revealed no trauma to Mills’ body. Results of a toxicology test are pending. Investigators are also looking into his prior medical history.
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Starsbourg, July 4 - Economy Minister Giovanni Tria has issued an assurance on the euro but the European Commission will have to wait and see on the budget, Economic Affairs Commissioner Pierre Moscovici said Wednesday. "In October the countries will send their plans and then we will comment, he said. "Tria assured me of (Italy's) attachment to the euro and the common values in which Italy plays a role," said the commissioner. "I have a legitimate interlocutor and it is Minister Tria I'll see in a few days at the G30 in Buenos Aires. "Therefore we'll keep calm, be patient, have a spirit of common work, and there's the rendezvous on October 15".
The government of Zimbabwe is pursuing an agenda for economic recovery and promoting itself as a trade and investment destination following a presidential transition in November 2017.
This 'new economic order' includes ambitions to normalize relationships with international partners, creditors and investors. Delivering on promises of growth is imperative in a country where over 80 percent of economic activity is informal, and citizens' resilience is being severely tested by acute liquidity shortages, among other things.
But rebuilding foreign, trade and investment relations will require political legitimacy and stability, and a clear and consistent policy agenda.
HE Sibusiso Moyo, minister of foreign affairs and international trade of Zimbabwe, discusses the government's plans for re-engagement and renewal of Zimbabwe's international economic relations.
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The 2-0 record with a 1.42 ERA and 0.71 WHIP have fantasy owners drooling over the Reds’ 24-year-old pitcher. However, the 3.73 xFIP and 93 percent left-on-base percentage is a signal that his other shoe will drop at some point.
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A JH-7 fighter bomber attached to an aviation brigade with the air force under the PLA Southern Theater Command taxis towards the runway as other aircraft receive pre-flight checks during the flight training on August 10, 2017. (eng.chinamil.com.cn/Photo by Sun Qiang)
Woodhead had four catches for 29 yards and added two carries for seven yards in Sunday's loss to the Steelers.
The Ravens ramped up Woodhead's usage as a pass catcher, targeting him five times after his two-target outing against the Lions. He responded with four grabs, which is one shy of his season high. However, Woodhead's usage as a runner has been limited since returning from a hamstring injury that kept him out eight games. He's seen a total of 10 carries in that four-game stretch and has been held to single-digit yardage in three of those contests. Woodhead is unlikely to see an uptick in carries with Alex Collins and Javorius Allen running well, but he figures to see steady work in the passing game the rest of the way.
Bishoujo game and eroge developers have once again wished their followers a happy new year by unleashing a myriad of celebratory illustrations, sure to delight customers old and new, and give everyone else some interesting art to ogle.
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The chairman of the Wisconsin Senate Committee on Agriculture, Small Business and Tourism will continue to serve in that post for another two years. This week, Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald announced the chairpersons and Republican membership of Senate standing committees, which includes Terry Moulton of Chippewa Falls, who has led the agriculture panel since 2013.
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Tracy Morgan Gets His 'Headsprung' As 'Last O.G.' is Renewed
Tracy Morgan Gets His 'Headsprung' as 'Last O.G.' Renewed for Season 2
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Tracy Morgan sticks to his O.G. status on and off camera, especially when he hears his hit new show just got picked up for a new season ... queue LL Cool J slaps.
We got Tracy Monday arriving to the 'Daily Show' set in NYC, where he was scheduled to appear as one of Trevor Noah's guests. He also happened to show up hours after the news broke that his TBS comedy, "The Last O.G.," had gotten picked up for a second season.
Call us crazy, but it sounds like Tracy knew his character, Tray, was coming back -- 'cause he was blasting LL's 2004 single, "Headsprung," out of his Rolls-Royce, which is nothing short of a party anthem. He also had on the biggest damn chain in the world.
Granted ... 2004 ain't all that old when you're talking 'O.G.' -- especially for an LL track -- but we'll cut the dude a break. Good news is good news, right?
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THREE RIVERS, MI – The old saying goes, “Rome wasn’t built in a day,” but Otsego boys basketball coach Matt Dennis is proving that not every successful project requires centuries of work.
Two years removed from a 3-18 campaign, the Bulldogs improved to 13-1 with a 95-79 win over Three Rivers on Friday, marking the team’s best start since it went 15-1 in the 2011-12 season.
Otsego’s 12-game winning streak is also the program’s best since 2014, when it won 14 in a row en route to the Class B regional finals.
“It’s been amazing,” said senior Zak Lucas, who played on Otsego’s three-win team in 2015-16. “The team chemistry we had when we went 3-18 just wasn’t there. When coach Dennis came in, he really built the team aspect and had us do team bonding before every practice, and that builds great chemistry.
“To see all the hard work we’ve put in finally pay off, it’s amazing.”
Five-time NBA champion and former New York Knicks coach Derek Fisher has gotten engaged to Gloria Govan, according to TMZ Sports.
Fisher proposed to Govan on April 7, according to TMZ.
Govan is the former wife of 14-year NBA veteran Matt Barnes. They are the parents of twin sons born in 2008.
Fisher and Barnes, former Lakers teammates, were involved in an altercation at Govan's home in Los Angeles on Oct. 3, 2015, when Barnes went to check on his sons. Upon Barnes' arrival at the home, the situation escalated and a fight reportedly took place. No charges were filed.
The incident led to a two-game suspension for Barnes. Last month, Barnes -- who announced his retirement in December -- said any feud with Fisher was over.
Fisher and Govan have dated since 2015. No information on a wedding was reported.
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis is cautioning bishops to avoid politicking, business and high society.
Francis elevated to bishops' rank three priests during a ceremony in St. Peter's Basilica on Monday evening.
He said bishops should "abandon the temptation to become princes," and that they are tasked "more with serving than dominating." He told them to be available to priests in their jurisdiction "the same day, or at most, the next day" after being sought.
Francis told the three they were chosen "not for business, not for high society, not for politics." In his five years as pope, Francis has insisted clerics must serve the rank-and-file and avoid seeking glory.
The new bishops are: Monsignors Waldemar Stanislaw Sommertag from Pelplin diocese, Poland; Alfred Xuereb, Gozo diocese, Malta; and Jose Avelino Bettencourt, Ottawa archdiocese in Canada.
The New Orleans-based Carnival Dream recently completed an extensive makeover that added a variety of exciting food and beverage concepts. Following the renovation, which took place in Freeport, The Bahamas, the 130,000-ton ship yesterday resumed its year-round schedule of seven-day Caribbean cruises from the Big Easy.
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Burakovsky had the secondary assist on goals from Lars Eller and Brooks Orpik, helping his team earn a 3-2 win over Vegas on Wednesday in Game 2.
After doing absolutely nothing fantasy-wise for his first seven playoff games, Burakovsky has come up big for the Capitals in the past three, scoring five points with two multi-point games. He likely won't keep this up for long, but he's hot right now, making him worth a flier as a value play in daily contests.
The former Shakhtar Donetsk attacker is now without a club after his five-year deal in Ukraine expired.
The 25-year-old is weighing up his options as he seeks a new challenge.
And a number of clubs across Europe have been sounded out over potential interest.
West Ham and Chinese Super League side Jiangsu Suning are said to have made offers to Bernard.
But the most high-profile approaches appear to have come from Premier League big boys Arsenal and Liverpool.
The two English giants have made enquiries, according to Brazilian outlet UOL, with Bernard available on a free transfer.
England triumphed for the first time ever in a World Cup penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw with Colombia, sparking wild scenes among players on the pitch and after the game on social media.
Harry Kane fired a penalty home during the 90 minutes before Yerry Mina's equaliser that set the game on course for the most dramatic finale.
Jordan Pickford made a crucial save that handed Eric Dier the chance to be a hero, and he took it in style.
The players dashed towards the heroes of the hour and were quick to celebrate with fans on social media, with some hilarious tweets among the reactions.
Take a look through the gallery to reveal how England players reacted to their World Cup victory on Twitter.
Former “Sex and the City” star Cynthia Nixon said on Twitter Monday that she’ll challenge Gov. Andrew Cuomo in New York’s Democratic primary in September.
Her announcement sets up a race pitting an openly gay liberal activist against a two-term incumbent with a $30 million war chest and possible presidential ambitions.
In a video on Twitter, the public education advocate said, “We want our government to work again.”
Nixon in recent speeches has called on Democrats nationally to carve out a strong liberal identity instead of being merely the “anti-Trump party.”
The 51-year-old Manhattan mother of three is an ally of Democratic New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, who frequently clashes with Cuomo on various issues.
The 60-year-old Cuomo was favored 66 percent to 19 percent over Nixon in a recent Siena College poll.
MOSCOW, April 3 A suicide bomber was responsible for the deadly blast in the St Petersburg metro on Monday, a law enforcement source told Interfax, citing preliminary information.
The source also told Interfax that authorities had established the identity of the suspected suicide bomber and that the suspect was a 23-year-old from central Asia who had carried an explosive device into the St Petersburg metro in a rucksack.
A man who was captured on surveillance cameras and earlier suspected of a role in the blast came forward to police and said that he played no role, Interfax reported.
Separately, Russian news agencies reported that President Vladimir Putin had met with security services over the incident and laid flowers at the metro station where the blast happened.
(Reporting by Alexander Winning; Editing by Alison Williams)
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Police are investigating after a man was killed after being hit by a train at Melton railway station.
A spokesperson for British Transport Police said this morning: “At approximately 10pm on Friday August 11, we were called to Melton Mowbray station following reports of a person being struck by a train.
“Officers attended, however a 32-year-old man was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
“Officers are now examining the circumstances which led to the man’s death, however the incident is not being treated as suspicious.”
The family of the man who died have been informed about the incident and a file is being prepared for the coroner.
Ringing today's opening bells are Ravi Hiranand, Abacus executive producer, and Malcolm Ong, South China Morning Post, at the NYSE, and Jay Chaudry, Zscaler founder and CEO, celebrating the company's IPO at the Nasdaq.
What started out as a theft investigation, ended much differently for two friends from Glasgow.
39-year-old Kelly Kerney and 33-year-old John Poindexter are facing charges of manufacturing and possession of meth.
Around 10 Saturday, Barren county sheriff's deputies responded to 1680 Tompkinsville Road to investigate a theft... Kearney gave consent to deputies to search the home. Which led to authorities finding a spent shake.
Authorities did find drug paraphenalia , which was confiscated by Police.
MOSCOW (MRC)--Gazprom neftekhim Salavat, one of Russia’s largest production complexes for oil refining and petrochemicals, has shut down its polyethylene (PE) production for a scheduled turnaround, according to the ICIS-MRC Price report.
On Sunday 1 July, the producer took its low density polyethylene (LDPE) and high density polyethylene (HDPE) production capacities off-stream in order to conduct scheduled maintenance work.
The plant’s representative and customers said the shutdown of HDPE production would be short with operations planned to resume in seven days.
LDPE production was shut for a longer period, with output planned to resume after 30 days.
Gazprom neftekhim Salavat’s LDPE and HDPE production capacities are 45,000 and 120,000 tonnes per year, respectively.
MRC, a partner of ICIS, produces polymers news and pricing reports from Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan.
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'Alberto,' the first named storm of the 2018 hurricane season, has essentially demonstrated its version of a storm in a teacup.
The subtropical storm made landfall in Florida on Monday afternoon, and saw strong winds creating a mini-waterspout in a hotel swimming pool in Panama City Beach. Justin Ray Parker, a guest at Shores of Panama captured the little rampaging waterspout on their smartphone, even the moment when a pool float is tossed into the air.
The storm, while projected to bring heavy rainfall and flooding to areas in Florida and some Gulf Coast states through Wednesday, will not become a hurricane, according to NOAA — in fact, it has already been downgraded to a subtropical depression.
Alberto has, sadly, already killed two people, WYFF-TV anchor Mike McCormick and photojournalist Aaron Smeltzer, who were covering the storm.
Additional reporting by Mark Kaufman.
The Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica, PSOJ, says it’s concerned with recent reports that the National Water Commission, NWC, plans to introduce its own brand of bottled water.
The organization says it could create distortions in the market if the NWC was to compete with the private.
PSOJ President, Paul Scott, says says public sector organisations, especially monopolies, can compete unfairly by being less efficient but offering lower prices.
He says this would affect productivity and jobs, and negatively impact private sector market players. He says the PSOJ is disturbed at the idea, and hopes the Government prevents it
from happening. According to Mr. Scott the NWC should instead focus on providing an efficient water supply system, which it’s been mandated to do as a public-sector monopoly.
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Cruisin' the Chisholm Trail: 'Duncan's 10th Annual Car Show' - KSWO, Lawton, OK- Wichita Falls, TX: News, Weather, Sports. ABC, 24/7, Telemundo - DUNCAN, OK - Main Street Duncan will celebrate the 10th Annual Cruisin' the Chisholm Trail Car Show this weekend.
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Clippers forward Blake Griffin drives against Celtics center Al Horford during the first half of a game in Boston. Clippers forward Blake Griffin drives against Celtics center Al Horford during the first half of a game in Boston.
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BEIJING (Reuters) - A vessel carrying a shipment of coal from the United States switched its destination to Singapore on Wednesday afternoon from China, according to ship tracking data, amid an escalating trade row between the world’s top two economies.
The cargo was loaded on the Navios Taurus in Mobile, Alabama, on May 28 and had been due to arrive in China on July 18, but is now due to land in Singapore on July 13, Thomson Reuters Eikon data shows.
It was one of several ships on their way to China that may end up casualties of the escalating trade dispute between China and the United States.
One of the other vessels, called Partnership, reached China on Tuesday.
China has threatened hefty import tariffs on 659 U.S. products. Duties will start on Friday on some 545 items, but the government has not specified when coal and the remaining products could be hit.
Retired professional wrestler Rick Flair regrets not spending more time with his kids. Chris Pizzello Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP
Death Of Mitchell Man Deemed Accidental
MITCHELL, S.D. (AP) – Police say the death of an 80-year-old man found outside a property he owned in Mitchell was accidental.
Bernard Tegethoff was found by officers Monday. Investigators believe he slipped on some ice and hit his head, eventually leading to his death.
The Daily Republic says Tegethoff was a businessman who started Dakota Redi Mix, J & B Construction and Bernie Tegethoff Construction.
Noah Droddy takes us on his tour of NYC and the runners cross the Manhattan Bridge.
BRUSSELS U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, in his first NATO meeting in Brussels, told allies that the United States will uphold previous agreements and ensure the alliance has the capability to defend itself, including from Russian aggression.
He also pressed allies to meet a defence spending goal of 2 percent of gross domestic product, urging each country to either meet or have a plan in place to fulfill funding commitments to NATO by a May summit of NATO leaders.
(Reporting by Lesley Wroughton; Editing by Andrew Heavens)
Breaking News: A man has been stabbed to death near a popular 7Eleven in Melbourne.
MATILDA THE MUSICAL took its final bow on Broadway this weekend and we've got footage of the cast taking their final curtain call at the beloved show.
Winner of over 70 international awards including 4 Tony Awards® and a record-breaking seven Olivier Awards® including Best Musical, MATILDA THE MUSICAL is based on the beloved novel by best-selling author Roald Dahl (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Fantastic Mr. Fox). It is the story of an extraordinary girl who dreams of a better life. Armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, Matilda dares to take a stand and change her destiny.
and don't fret maggots - the show recently announced touring dates for 2017!
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Peel Regional Police are searching for a missing 13-year-old girl who disappeared four days ago from Brampton.
Danae Brown was last seen at her home near Vodden Street East and Kennedy Road North on Thursday morning, according to police.
Family and police are concerned for her well-being due to her age, investigators say.
She is described as five-feet, nine-inches tall, weighing 140 pounds, with dark brown shoulder length hair in four large braids.
She was last seen wearing a black leather jacket, a white t-shirt and blue jeans.
Anyone with information relating to Brown’s disappearance is asked to call the criminal investigation unit at 905-453-2121, ext. 2233 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
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The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Fayette County.
The shooting happened in the 500 block of Woodbridge Road, just off Highway 64, in Somerville.
Deputy District Attorney Mark Davidson said a suspect was shot and killed by a Somerville police officer.
TBI officials said District Attorney Mike Dunavant requested the TBI to investigate.
We have a crew headed to the scene and will update this story as more information becomes available.
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The first of two spans opened on June 11 on the new Goethals Bridge, which connects New Jersey and Staten Island.
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Chris Wilder, the Sheffield United manager, praised a "great effort" from his side this afternoon as they continued their quest for 100 points by beating Bradford City 3-0.
Leon Clarke's brace and an effort from Billy Sharp dispatched the promotion-chasing Bantams at Bramall Lane, as United turned on the style in front of the Sky Sports cameras.
And Wilder admitted: "We turned up.
"I've said all along that we'll down tools after the Chesterfield game, and we turned up. I'm not surprised really, although you're never 100 per cent certain.
"But we were excellent. They're a decent side, we went 3-0 up and they took unbelievable chances.
"I can nit-pick a little bit but I'm not going to, it was a great effort. We turned up for the fans, they turned up for the football club and it's a terrific effort for us."
Gasol finished with 19 points (5-14 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 7-10 FT), six rebounds and two assists in 34 minutes during Monday's 107-82 loss to the Heat.
Gasol led his team in scoring but was underwhelming in the heavy defeat. He has been decent for owners so far this season, but has been trending down over the last few weeks. He is still scoring the ball, but his rebounds and blocks have fallen away. This could have something to do with Mike Conley (Achilles) being out of the lineup for an extended period, and also the return of JaMychal Green. He will look to bounce back Wednesday, when his team visits Washington.
The U.S. government plans to designate Venezuelan Executive Vice President Tareck El Aissami for sanctions under the Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act for playing a significant role in narcotics trafficking, U.S. sources said on Monday. An El Aissami associate, named as Samark Jose Lopez Bello was also designated for providing material assistance, financial support or goods or services in support of El Aissami's activities, the sources said.
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Coming to sacbee.com: Imagine going to the kitchen for a midnight snack and finding that a family of bears is ransacking your cupboards. Such scenarios are growing more common in Lake Tahoe. Read about the risks and the controversy over what to do.
Speech to Text for Vigo County 4H Community Cleanup
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in vigo county are getting a head start on one right here in town. vigo county 4-h held a community cleanup. it took place at the horse barn at the vigo county fairgrounds. workers helped to prepare the barn for their four legged friends. they'll be arriving just in time for opening day festivities. [b17]4h community cleanup-sotvo "it helps the kids kind of work together and get used to working together. they have to take care of their horse the whole week that they're here so it's another way for them to get cleaning ahead of time and cleaning afterwards as well." the vigo county fair begins july 7th. one local organization pulled out
Veldheer (ankle) was placed on injured reserve Monday, Kyle Odegard of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Veldheer suffered a cracked ankle in Sunday's win over the Titans in what was another costly injury to the Cardinals' offensive line. With Veldheer now officially done for the rest of the season, Arizona will have to use rookie Will Holden at left tackle.
Chainat – Rock star Artiwara Kongmalai, aka Toon Bodyslam, has achieved his dream and that of his admirers, securing his 700 million baht donation goal well ahead of schedule.
By Saturday, Toon and his fellow runners had surpassed his original goal for the endeavor, reaching 704 million baht by the time they arrived in Chai Nat province on the 39th day of their South-North marathon. The rock singer thanked the Thai people for their massive support, saying that the current level of donations was beyond his expectations.
Tens of thousands of people gathered along the route to welcome their hero. The chief of the Chai Nat capital district also joined the fundraising run Saturday.
Toon’s plan is to run 2,191 kilometers from the Betong district of the southernmost province of Yala to Mae Sai district of the northernmost province of Chiang Rai, to raise funds for 11 hospitals within 55 days. Donations are certain to rise further, with 16 days remaining.
Saxophonist Jon Irabagon Plays With Heart On 'Dr. Quixotic's Traveling Exotics' Irabagon brings an infectious sense of fun to music-making, even when the playing is dead serious — as is the case on his "mildly subversive" new album.
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MIRI: Six Bruneians were among eight people injured in an accident near Emart Riam around 10.15am today.
According to a statement from Malaysia Civil Defense Force (APM) Miri, the accident involved two cars – a Proton Saga and a Toyota Innova bearing Brunei plate number.
“An adult woman suffered cuts on her forehead while another victim, a girl, was unconscious. Both are Bruneians,” it said.
Five of the injured victims were rushed to the hospital in an ambulance from Miri Hospital, while Lopeng Fire and Rescue Station (Bomba Lopeng) took one victim to the hospital.
“APM Miri took two other victims to the hospital,” it added.
Shlomo Neeman, yesterday elected (Tuesday) head of the Gush Etzion Regional Council, visited the Temple Mount this morning.
"I thank G-d for having been elected and consider it to be a heaven sent mission to lead the region," said Neeman. "May G-d grant success to endeavors, and to those of the people of Israel."
A few months ago Neeman dedicated a Torah scroll to the Temple Mount. Neeman had the following embroidered on the scroll's cover: "This Torah is dedicated to the synagogue to be established on the Temple Mount. The scroll belongs to the Neeman family, Karmei Tsur, 5777, fifty years since liberation of the Temple Mount, and twenty-five years since our arrival in Israel."
In yesterday's election in Gush Etzion 6,658 voted out of 13,357 eligible voters. The final voter turnout was 49.85%. Shlomo Neeman won 44.42% of the vote, acting head Moshe Seville won 36.66%, and Moshe Brickner won 16.5% of the vote.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Bombardier Inc
* Bombardier delivers its first learjet 75 aircraft to a Brazilian customer
* ‍Bombardier business aircraft announced that it delivered its first learjet 75 aircraft to a Brazilian customer​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
St. Hedwig and St. Mary churches will close, the latest in the Archdiocese of Hartford's plan to consolidate dwindling parishes. Tony Purcaro, president of the St. Mary Parish Council, said last week the archdiocese announced the decision to representatives from churches throughout the archdiocese at a meeting on April 3 in Bloomfield.
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Up to 100 workers will strike on Monday at the iconic brewery just nine days out from the games.
Bling to big-name art: mysterious family holds high-end 'jumble sale'
When the former owners of Joburg's Deodar House immigrated, they left their home filled with millions of Rands worth of treasures. Now it's all going under the hammer for a good cause
Looking for an artwork - a big one - for that empty space on your lawn? You'll find it and all manner of other high-end goods at the upcoming Deodar House Contents Auction in Joburg
Police in Democratic Republic of Congo launched an assault on the residence of the leader of a separatist religious sect in Kinshasa early on Tuesday and fired live ammunition and tear gas at his supporters, a Reuters witness said. The assault on the home of Ne Muanda Nsemi, a self-proclaimed prophet and leader of the Bundu dia Kongo sect, began around 4:30 a.m. local time.
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HOLYOKE, Mass. (AP) — Prosecutors say three brothers face more serious charges the death of a man who was assaulted and robbed in Holyoke last week.
Hampden District Attorney Anthony Gulluni says the victim, identified as 25-year-old Adam Rei of Springfield, died Tuesday as a result of his injuries.
Rei was found unconscious on a sidewalk last Wednesday. Three days later, state and local police arrested 22-year-old Joseph Rivera and 31-year-old Roberto Rivera, both of Holyoke, and 32-year-old Edwin Rivera of Mars Hill, North Carolina.
The brothers were originally ordered held on $25,000 bail on charges of assault and battery and unarmed robbery.
Gulluni says the suspects will now be arraigned on charges related to murder.
It was not immediately known if the men had retained attorneys.
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People interested in learning firsthand about police work but cannot commit to work as an officer have an upcoming opportunity being offered through the Tulsa Police Department.
TPD is looking for applicants for its next Citizens' Police Academy, which will take place September 12 to December 12.
The 13-week Citizens' Police Academy is one 3-hour session per week, and participants will receive training in criminal law, police procedure, firearms, law enforcement driving and many other topics.
Applicants must pass a criminal background check to qualify for the program.
Those interested can request an application form.
Program managers can be reached by email at ehsokoloski@cityoftulsa.org or jhunter@cityoftulsa.org, or at 918-591-4504.
‘The Florida Project’ shows us the happy side of an ugly reality (VIDEO)
LOS ANGELES, Aug 15 — A24 has just released the first trailer for director Sean Baker’s The Florida Project that stars Willem Dafoe.
The film centres on six-year-old Moonee (Brooklynn Prince), her rebellious mother Halley (Bria Vinaite) and Bobby (Willem Dafoe), the stern but kind-hearted manager at the budget motel they live in. As Moonee finds adventure in the community of cheap motels surrounding Disney World, Halley weathers hardship. The story shows the hard life as seen through the eyes of youthful adventure.
The synopsis of the film reads: “The story of a precocious six-year-old and her ragtag group of friends whose summer break is filled with childhood wonder, possibility and a sense of adventure, while the adults around them struggle with hard times.”
The Florida Project is set for release on October 6.
A screengrab from ‘The Florida Project’ that stars Willem Dafoe among others.
Heidi Whitehead was last seen around 1:15 a.m. Monday near VGH
West Shore RCMP are searching for a missing View Royal woman Heidi Whitehead.
Whitehead was last seen on Monday, Aug. 14 around 1:15 p.m., after she was discharged from Victoria General Hospital. She has no fixed address and currently has a broken knee with a full leg cast.
Whitehead is 42 years old, standing at five foot nine inches tall, 150 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes.
Police are concerned for her health and well-being. Anyone with information on Whitehead’s whereabouts is asked to contact their local police or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysian police say a Vietnamese woman has been arrested in the death of North Korean leader's half brother.
Crawfish season is in full swing, and if you don't want to host a crawfish boil at your place, consider one of these many events in the Houston area:
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Having a strong university in Galway is good for the economy of the west of Ireland according to President of NUIG Jim Browne.
President Browne says he is pleased to see NUIG named University of the Year in the Sunday Times Good University Guide.
The Guide cites NUIG’s reputation for excellence in research saying academics earn nearly 90 thousand euro in research income per head.
NUIG also has the lowest graduate unemployment rate of any university in the country with only 3% of students unemployed 9 months after graduating.
Speaking to Keith Finnegan President Browne says NUIG’s success comes from investing in many different aspects of the university.
Neil Young and Crazy Horse
Neil Young is reuniting with Crazy Horse to play a pair of unrehearsed shows in Fresno, California next month. “First time in a long time, live on stage. No rehearsal,” Young wrote on his official website.
As Jambase notes, Neil Young and Crazy Horse last played live on July 7th, 2014 at Laugardalshöllin in Reykjavík, Iceland with a lineup consisting of Ralph Molina, Frank “Poncho” Sampedro, Dorene Carter, YaDonna West, and the late Rick Rosas standing in for Billy Talbot, who was recovering from a stroke.
It’s unclear who will be accompanying Young this time around, but former member Nils Lofgren tweeted that he’s “jumping back in” with the group. Back in 2016, Young told Rolling Stone that Crazy Horse “has a huge future” that included Talbot. The band’s last studio album was 2012’s Psychedelic Pill.
The shows take place at Warnors Theatre on May 1st and 2nd. Tickets are available here.
Even as officials are warning drivers to stay off the roads, some are still taking their chances on flooded Houston roads this 4th of July.Good Samaritans armed with chains and pickup trucks have been working to pull stranded drivers and flooded cars out of the water on Almeda Genoa in southeast Houston.In one case, one of those bystanders who was just trying to help ended up getting stuck in the floodwater himself, only to be saved by one of these citizen rescuers.Some drivers, unsure what to do, can be seen sitting in their flooded cars hours after their motors gave out, still awaiting rescue.While the waters are slowly receding, this is still a dangerous situation for anyone out driving around.The safest thing to do is not to chance it if you come across high water. Just a few inches of moving water is enough to move a vehicle, and that in turn could land you in a life-threatening situation.Remember: turn around, don't drown.
Vaginismus is defined as involuntary spasm/contraction/reflex of the muscles surrounding the entrance to the vagina, making penetration impossible and/or painful, which causes personal and/or relationship distress.
This involuntary vaginal reflex can be triggered by attempts at intercourse, but also by attempts to insert other objects, like tampon's, tools for a medical examination and even your own finger.
Some women with Vaginismus say it feels like ‘hitting a brick wall' when trying to insert something.
Source: Sexual Health Australia
It’s been 18 years since the 1999 release of the first Matrix, the start of a franchise that not only became a cultural phenomenon, but also a fashion-industry favorite. The early 2000s saw celebrities modeling themselves after characters like Neo, Trinity, and Morpheus in their signature long coats, shiny black leather, and small-framed sunglasses. Since fashion is a cyclical beast, the influence of The Matrix has resurfaced, appearing on a number of today’s young and famous, many of whom were just in the single digits when the first film was released. Still, their interpretations of the sci-fi franchise are enough to make wearing a patent-leather trench coat cool again.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Wisetech Global Ltd
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CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. (AP) – Bonzie Colson scored 20 points, Matt Farrell had 19 and No. 25 Notre Dame overcame a 13-point first-half deficit for an 84-76 victory over Boston College on Tuesday night, sending the Eagles to their 10th straight loss.
V.J. Beachem had 16 points and Steve Vasturia added 15 for the Fighting Irish (20-7, 9-5 Atlantic Coast Conference). It is coach Mike Brey’s 13th time winning at least 20 games with Notre Dame.
Ky Bowman led Boston College (9-18, 2-12) with 29 points and Mo Jeffers had 12.
BC had sliced it to 78-76 on Bowman’s two free throws with just under a minute to play, but Beachem grabbed an offensive rebound and was fouled on the ensuing possession. He hit both free throws with 24.1 seconds to play
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Pillar went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run, his first of the year, and a double in Sunday's loss to the Orioles.
The Jays turned to Pillar to fill the leadoff role for a third straight contest Sunday, and he rewarded the club with his best game of the season. The outfielder is riding a modest five-game hitting streak that includes a .385 (5-for-13) batting average when hitting first in the lineup. Devon Travis, who Pillar displaced atop the order, went a paltry 3-for 31 (.097) in his time at leadoff, so it looks like the latter will continue to see extra at-bats as the team's table setter.
Ultimate Fighting Championship Bantamweight knockout artists John Dodson and Eddie Wineland will duel this Saturday at UFC Fight Night 108 inside Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. Dodson has been a top contender for many years, but his current position is something of an unknown.
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Many years ago the English philosopher John Austin wrote a brilliant book, ‘How to Do Things with Words’. He introduced the notion of speech acts. For him a word is an act.
× Thunder Regular Season Schedule Released
The NBA released the complete regular season schedule for every team on Monday, including that for the Oklahoma City Thunder.
The Thunder open the season at home on October 19 against New York, a game which had previously been announced.
OKC’s first game as the reigning NBA champion Golden State Warriors will be November 22 at home.
It’s the first of four games against former Thunder star Kevin Durant.
The Thunder visit the Warriors on February 6 and 24, then host Golden State on April 3.
New Thunder forward makes his return to Indiana on December 13.
OKC hosts reigning Eastern Conference champion Cleveland on February 13, and will host former Sooners star Blake Griffin and the Los Angeles Clippers on November 10 and March 16.
The complete Thunder schedule can be found here: http://www.nba.com/thunder/schedule
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Police: Married couple stabbed, woman later dies
LAWRENCE, Mass. (AP) — A Lawrence woman is dead and her husband is facing a murder charge.
Police Chief Roy Vasque tells The Eagle-Tribune officers responded to a Doyle Street address shortly after 5 p.m. Monday and found the married couple both suffering from stab wounds.
Vasque said the two apparently stabbed each other.
They were treated at the scene before being taken to Boston hospitals.
The Essex district attorney's office says the woman, 28-year-old Yesinia Torres, died during surgery at Brigham and Women's Hospital.
Her husband, 32-year-old Joel Monegro, was charged with murder. He remains at Tufts Medical Center where he is recovering from his injuries.
His arraignment hasn't been scheduled and it was unclear if he has a lawyer.
"Mother Nature apparently changed her mind, and we had a monster March in terms of snow in the Sierra," Welch said. "April has also brought a lot of precipitation so far, with even some flooding of the Merced River in Yosemite Valley.
Miley Cyrus took over The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Wednesday, where she joined the host for a few different musical segments, including an undercover performance in a New York City subway station that kicked off the show.
The Kerala cabinet on Wednesday gave in-principle approval for setting up a greenfield airport at Sabarimala to cater to lakhs of devotees who visit the famous Lord Ayyappa hill shrine every year. The cabinet entrusted the Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation to hold a study on the proposed airport, an official release said here today.
Presently the only way to reach the hill shrine is by road. The increase in number of pilgrims visiting the temple had gone up in recent years and the airport is the option to reduce traffic congestion during the November-January festival season, it said.
The CPI(M)-led LDF government had proposed the airport at Erumely near the hill shrine that would benefit Sabarimala pilgrims coming from across the country and also from abroad. Erumely is located about 45 km from the temple town in Kerala’s Pathanamthitta district, which is around 100 km from Thiruvananthapuram.
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Kamloops RCMP put the brakes on a driver who fled the scene of an accident Dec. 31.
Staff Sgt. Edward Preto said police located the driver of the black Hyundia Sonata that had fled on foot from the scene of the accident with a black Ford pick up at Summit Drive and McGill Road.
The 59-year-old male was arrested and later released on an appearance notice to attend Kamloops Provincial Court.
“Kamloops RCMP will be recommending charges of prohibited driving and other motor vehicle act charges. The Sonata was not insured and had a stolen licence plate on it at the time of the accident,” said Preto.
Bharti Airtel Ltd. agreed to merge its tower unit with Indus Towers Ltd. in a deal that gives Indus an enterprise value of about $11 billion.
The combination of Bharti Infratel and Indus Towers will create a company with more than 163,000 towers operating across all 22 telecom service areas in India, Bharti Airtel said in a statement Wednesday. Bharti Infratel agreed to pay 1,565 of its own shares for each Indus Tower share.
The deal may give Infratel, a unit of India’s largest cell-phone provider, greater pricing power as a price war erodes profit of wireless operators and prompts consolidation, including the planned merger of Idea and Vodafone’s India units.
Infratel said in October it would explore a deal related to its stake in closely held Indus.
May 30 (Reuters) - Uber Technologies Inc CEO Dara Khosrowshahi interviewed on stage on Wednesday at the Code Conference:
* UBER TECHNOLOGIES INC CEO DARA KHOSROWSHAHI SAYS HE CONSULTS WITH EX-CEO TRAVIS KALANICK 'NOT A LOT'
* KHOSROWSHAHI AT CODE CONFERENCE SAYS OF KALANICK: 'I CONSULT WITH HIM JUST LIKE I CONSULT WITH THE REST OF THE BOARD'
* KHOSROWSHAHI SAYS UBER NEEDS TO MAKE DRIVING JOBS 'MORE ATTRACTIVE,' CITES LOW U.S. UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
* KHOSROWSHAHI SAYS UBER'S TOTAL REVENUE IS GROWING AT 67 PERCENT YEAR-OVER-YEAR
* KHOSROWSHAHI SAYS HE WANTS UBER TO OFFER RANGE OF THIRD-PARTY TRANSIT OPTIONS, BECOME 'AMAZON FOR TRANSPORTATION'
* KHOSROWSHAHI SAYS UBER IS ON TRACK FOR IPO IN SECOND HALF OF 2019
* KHOSROWSHAHI SAYS HE WANTS UBER TO OFFER RANGE OF THIRD-PARTY TRANSIT OPTIONS, BECOME 'AMAZON FOR TRANSPORTATION' (Reporting By David Ingram)
DRIVERS are being warned this morning as more cold weather brings icy conditions to the roads with a yellow warning issued for Portsmouth and across the south.
Despite the frosty start, it is expected to stay dry and sunny with a maximum temperature of nine degrees but getting as low as minus one degree.
Flooding possible around the region later this week More rain is in the forecast Thursday and Friday, meaning area streams that are already swollen could overflow Check out this story on pressconnects.com: http://stargaz.tt/2nUwJIH The Chemung River in Elmira is still swollen from last weekend's rainfall. More rain is expected later this week.
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Total Wine & More will feature four highly rated wines for under $20 during its weekend tasting, October 6 – 8. These wines include Chateau de Nages Costieres de Nimes Blanc, Louis Bouillot Rosé, Phebus Malbec Reserva and Bulgariana Cabernet Sauvignon.
Tastings will be available from 12:00 to 6:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday. Every weekend, Total Wine offers a special beer, wine or spirits tasting from its selection of more than 8,000 bottles of wine, 3,000 spirits and 2,500 beers available in store.
April 24 (Reuters) - Peoples Bancorp Inc:
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High pressure will build in to our west over the next few days leading to mostly sunny skies and temperatures in the mid to high 50s. We will stay dry through the first half of the weekend then a storm system will approach by Sunday. Right now the track of that storm is still up in the air but it could dive too far to the south to have a big impact across the state. We will continue to monitor that track and let you know what it looks like as we get closer.
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MNC109-169-131108- /O.NEW.KARX.FL.W.0032.170612T2308Z-170613T1948Z/ /WSPM5.1.ER.170612T2141Z.170613T0000Z.170613T0148Z.NO/ 608 PM CDT Mon Jun 12 2017 The National Weather Service in La Crosse WI has issued a * Flood Warning for The Middle Fork Whitewater River Near Whitewater Park. * until Tuesday afternoon.
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An irrigation sits idle north of Pasco, Washington, in the snow that still blankets much of the Northwest east of the Cascades. In Washington and Oregon, head-high piles of snow are starting to melt out east of the Cascades.
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On April 15, at approximately 1:30am, WCSO Deputy Jarvis stopped a vehicle on Pate Pond Road for a traffic infraction. Upon stopping the vehicle Deputy Jarvis discovered the driver, 23 year old Leeazia Taylor of Pennsylvania Avenue, Bonifay, had an outstanding Washington County warrant for failure to appear in court for previous driver’s license charges.
During the stop, Deputy Jarvis also recovered a bag containing methamphetamine from the area of where the passenger, 29 year old Justin Brown of Pate Pond Road, Vernon, was sitting.
Leeazia Taylor was arrested and booked into the Washington County Jail on the outstanding Washington County warrant.
Justin Brown was arrested and booked into the Washington County Jail for possession of methamphetamine.
If you have any knowledge of crimes being committed, or tips, please contact the Washington County Sheriff’s Office at 850-638-6111. You may also contact them anonymously by calling 850-638-TIPS (8477) or by email at tips@wcso.us.
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BOSTON (AP) — Authorities say a Massachusetts trolley driver paid a man $2,000 to attack him while wearing a Halloween mask so the driver could fraudulently collect workers’ compensation and disability insurance.
A Suffolk County grand jury on Wednesday indicted Thomas Lucey on charges of insurance fraud, workers’ compensation fraud, misleading a police investigation and perjury.
Prosecutors say the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority driver reported the man pulled him out of a trolley shortly after midnight on Oct. 30, 2016, and punched him repeatedly. The attacker wore a mask and carried a plastic pumpkin.
Authorities say they lifted fingerprints from the pumpkin left behind at the scene to find the man and that he said Lucey paid him for the phony attack.
An attorney for Lucey couldn’t immediately be reached Thursday.
McDonald was arrested in 2015 on the rape charge after a woman said he sexually assaulted her at a party at his home.
"Despite my best efforts to convince the victim to testify, she refused," Deputy Santa Clara County District Attorney Chris Lamiero said in a statement. "That is her legal right."
A current member of the 49ers, linebacker Ahmad Brooks, still faces sexual battery in a case involving the same woman at the same party, said Sean Webby, a spokesman for the district attorney's office. He said he did not know if she would testify against Brooks.
McDonald also faces prosecution on an unrelated misdemeanor charge of violating a restraining order in an unrelated domestic violence case, Webby said.
Neither McDonald nor his attorney could be immediately reached for comment. Brooks' attorney could also not immediately be reached.
EL DORADO, Kan. (AP) — A man imprisoned for killing three suburban Kansas City women nearly three decades ago has lost his disciplinary appeal.
The Kansas City Star reports that Kansas Department of Corrections officials disciplined Richard Grissom Jr. for passing a sexually explicit note to a female corrections officer. Grissom is imprisoned at the El Dorado Correctional Facility for killing three young women who disappeared in June 1989.The bodies of Joan Butler, Christine Rusch and Theresa Brown have never been found.
The now 56-year-old admitted to writing the note. But he said the officer had asked him to write it — something she denied.
Grissom was sentenced to serve 30 days in segregation and fined $20. On Friday, a three-judge panel of the Kansas Court of Appeals denied Grissom’s appeal of the disciplinary action.
the day heaven will pour out it wrath there and then will we see who really is guilty and who is not
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The Trump administration is moving to repeal the centerpiece of former President Barack Obama’s efforts to slow global warming, seeking to ease restrictions on greenhouse gas emissions from coal-fired power plants.
In a plan expected to be made public soon, the Environmental Protection Agency declares that an Obama-era rule exceeded federal law by setting emissions standards that power plants could not reasonably meet.
The Associated Press obtained a copy of the 43-page document.
The proposed rule would make good on President Donald Trump’s campaign pledge to unravel Obama’s efforts to curb global warming.
The EPA won’t prescribe an immediate replacement for the plan, but will seek public comment on whether to curb climate-warming emissions from coal and natural gas power plants.
The plan was first reported by Bloomberg News.
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Crews have suspended a search for the night for a small plane that carried six people and disappeared over Lake Erie near Cleveland's shores. The city said Sunday night that it had halted the search for the plane because of darkness but planned to resume recovery efforts early Monday.
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Kinkaid made 15 saves in a 3-1 win over Pittsburgh.
Kinkaid has registered three consecutive wins and is now 10-4-2 on the season. His individual counting stats (GAA and save percentage) remain forgettable, but the 28-year-old career backup is delivering wins. Kinkaid will be the protector of the blue paint until Cory Schneider returns from injury.
OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canada will “respond appropriately” to any U.S. steel and aluminum tariffs, Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland said on Wednesday, with a temporary exemption set to expire at the end of the week.
FILE PHOTO: Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland speaks to reporters after talks with senior U.S. legislators on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, U.S., May 10, 2018. REUTERS/David Ljunggren
Freeland reiterated Canada’s position that talks on renegotiating the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and possible U.S. steel and aluminum tariffs are separate.
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A 15-year-old schoolgirl has been reported missing from Feltham.
An appeal to locate Tia Chick was launched by Hounslow MPS on Monday (March 19).
Officers said on Twitter: "Tia Chick age 15yrs #missing from #Feltham, we need your assistance to locate Tia so that we can confirm she is safe and well."
Anyone with information should call 101 quoting reference 18MIS011152.
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Two security guards who tried to stop the gang of about eleven were wounded during a shootout on Monday night.
JOHANNESBURG – Police have confirmed that a suspect has been shot dead during a shootout with police following an armed robbery at the Emerald Resort & Casino in Vanderbijlpark.
Two security guards who tried to stop the gang of about eleven were wounded during a shootout on Monday night.
Officers found three abandoned vehicles, which were used in the crime as getaway cars.
The police’s Mavela Masondo says they are searching for the suspects.
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Sam Lao's unique range of music isn't unfamiliar to Dallas natives. She's been making waves in the DFW for a while, and there's no surprise as to why she's become a household name.
"I try to do a lot of different things, I think it's just in my nature, as a person, as a Gemini," Lao told CW33. "Staying in one vein, I could never just rap or just sing, I need to do both just because it makes me feel good."
Lao has opened for big names including Lupe Fiasco and Dallas' own, Erykah Badu.
A 33-year-old woman was found strangled in her Schaumburg apartment this weekend, authorities said Monday.The victim was identified as Tiffany Thrasher and lived in the 2600-block of Clipper Drive, police said.A motive was not determined Monday evening. No one was in custody.She was murdered between 8 p.m. Saturday and 11:45 a.m. Sunday, police said.Thrasher was found by police who were responding to a well-being check.Anyone with information is asked to call Schaumburg police detectives at 847-882-3534.
Private contractor at Eloy prison had quick response to riot
ELOY, Ariz. (AP) — The company that runs a private prison in Arizona is being credited with minimizing injuries to personnel and inmates with a quick response during a recent riot.
That's according to the state Department of Correction's administrative review of the Feb. 25 disturbance at the Red Rock Correction Center in Eloy that left 12 inmates and one guard injured.
The report says Nashville, Tennessee-based CoreCivic maintained public safety and acted in accordance with Corrections Department policies.
It says the riot took about 96 minutes to quell and CoreCivic staff minimized the amount of damage and injuries by quickly securing the housing units and dining halls and the number of inmates on the prison yard.
The medium security prison for men is divided into two compounds, each having 1,000 beds for inmates.
Three Arizona Wildcats and four former prep stars now know their path to a career in Major League Baseball.
Lt. Col. Jim D. Henderson served as master of ceremonies for the last time during the event.
“This will be my last program that I do. I’ve been doing it since 1994 and it’s time to turn it over to someone else. It’s been a total labor of love for me these years. This is all for the veterans and I really appreciate everyone involved,” Henderson said.
The event included a posting of the colors and flags from military organizations, the national anthem sung by Watertown High School acapella trio Meaghan Nix, Mikayla Nix and Bethany Luttrell, recognition of Gold Star Families, a word from guest speaker Bob Haley and a laying of wreaths to honor local military personnel who lost their lives while serving.
Former Lebanon mayor Don Fox was unable to give his address due to sickness.
Dorsett logged 20 of a possible 74 snaps on offense in Thursday's 19-14 win over the Buccaneers, ESPN's Mike Reiss reports.
Dorsett was not targeted in the game and as long as Brandin Cooks, Chris Hogan and Danny Amendola remain healthy, the speedster's fantasy production figures to be spotty in his role as the Patriots' clear-cut No. 4 wideout option.
Jimmie Rae Whisenant of Irving passed away November 29, 2017. She was born on December 29, 1928 in McKinney, Texas to James A. Rankin and Margaret (Chapman) Rankin. She is preceded in death by her parents, brother Billy Joe Rankin and husband Raleigh Benton Whisenant in 2003, and daughter Judy Kay Whisenant. Left behind to cherish her memory are sons Ronald Whisenant and Phillip Whisenant; 3 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
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The woman was bitten so badly she needed plastic surgery. Her family are furious the animal wasn't removed until two days after the attack.
Corpus Christi Police responded to a pedestrian accident around 4 a.m. near Weber and South Padre Island Drive.
When they arrived they discovered a man in his 20's in critical condition and rushed him to Christus Spohn Shoreline Hospital. According to witnesses, the victim was walking northbound when a truck traveling the same direction hit him from behind.
Officers say he did not use the cross walk and was wearing dark clothing while in a poorly lit area of the road. The woman behind the wheel of that truck was not cited as officers say she did stop to render aid.
At last check, officer say the victim of that accident has been stabilized.
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LONDON (Reuters) - British customs authorities will be able to cope even if the government is unable to reach a deal with the European Union to smooth Britain's departure from the bloc, finance minister Philip Hammond said on Tuesday.
"(Customs agency) HMRC is preparing for all eventualities, including for a no-deal scenario," Hammond told the economic affairs committee of Britain's upper legislative chamber.
"We recognize that the timescales are very challenging, and in a no-deal scenario, not everything we would want to put in place will be in place on day one. But we will have a working system in place on day one, I have that assurance from HMRC."
Hammond said the government was seeking the smoothest possible customs arrangements as part of a negotiated exit from the EU, which is due to take place in March 2019.
(Reporting by David Milliken and William Schomberg, editing by Estelle Shirbon)
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The disappointment from Leicester City's exit from the FA Cup is still raw.
So near, yet so far from the club's first semi-final since 1982. Pedro's winner in extra-time dumped Claude Puel's side out of the competition at the King Power Stadium on Sunday.
Kasper Schmeichel's error, criticism of Ben Chilwell, Marc Albrighton's performance are all discussed on our podcast.
As well as the question: even though City are out of the competition, has it still been a positive season?
City writers Rob Tanner and James Sharpe discuss in the latest edition of our Dilly-Ding, Dilly-Dong podcast.
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Jessie J arrives at the 3rd annual "Dear Mama: A Love Letter to Moms" at The Theatre at Ace Hotel on Thursday, May 3, 2018, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP) (Photo: Invision)
Included in the evening’s final newscast:
— Legislators voted to create a new state agency which will investigate any child deaths in state custody or receiving benefits
— Charleston County school board decides to begin placing armed school resource officers on all campuses
— SC public charter school district makes it harder for schools to transfer out
— Textile company to close its plant in Easley
The community showed their support for those who need a little extra boost this Christmas and for a good part of the year when it comes to putting food on the table.
62 pallets of food were donated to the Cowichan Basket Society during last week’s Stuff the Truck.
The Society’s Colleen Fuller says the support was overwhelming….
Fuller says enough food was gathered to support 1300 families in the Duncan region, 100 at Lake Cowichan, 120 in Crofton and Chemainus and 200 in Ladysmith….
She says many of the families who will be getting the food hampers are struggling to make ends meet between increased rents, putting gas in the car and paying their hydro bills.
The city of Pasco will be removing about 110 Spring Snow Crabapple trees from west Pasco. The trees all have fire blight, a destructive, bacteria-caused disease that can be spread by bees. Courtesy City of Pasco
HARRY STYLES ★★★★½
Hisense Arena, Tuesday April 24, 2018
It's highly unlikely Melbourne's Hisense Arena has ever heard anything like it. The sound of thousands of (mostly) women screaming, at the top of their lungs, for Harry Styles.
They screamed the word to every song. Even the new ones that you can only hear via crowd recordings on YouTube and even his cover of Fleetwood Mac's 1976 classic The Chain .
The 24-year-old One Direction star is living proof that in the entertainment business, as he referred to it throughout the evening, you can change your perception.
You see, Harry isn't just that heartthrob from One Direction anymore, nor is his solo music made only to the taste of his once early-teenage female fans who have now grown into their late teens and early twenties. Styles is a rockstar now, not just a popstar, because he has emerged from is band's 2016 break up/hiatus in a manner many didn't expect.
April 3 UBM Development AG:
* UBM sells new “Zalando Headquarter” in Berlin for 196 million euros ($208.78 million)to Capstone Asset Management in a forward deal
* Project has been sold to a South Korean asset manager, capstone asset management, for 196 mln euros in form of a forward deal
* Completion of the project is planned for the third quarter of 2018
* The transaction in the form of a forward deal is expected to have an impact on net debt already in the second quarter of 2017
* Impact on total output and revenue will be recognised after planned completion and handover in the third quarter of 2018 Source text - bit.ly/2nvMX9r Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9388 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
A Winnipeg man has been arrested after allegedly holding up a bank with a knife.
Winnipeg police say they responded to a hold alarm at a bank in the 1100 block of Rothesay Street on June 22 around 5 p.m. When they arrived, bank staff told them that a man had entered the bank with a large knife and demanded money, which was given to the suspect.
A day earlier, police say a 2001 Chrysler Sebring was stolen from the 900 block of St. James Street and was later found abandoned on June 30.
Forensic evidence was obtained from both scenes, police say, linked the suspect to both incidents.
On Tuesday, police located and arrested 32-year-old Rudy Alfred Olson.
Olson faces a number of charges including robbery, two counts of failure to comply with a probation order, possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000, two counts of disobeying a court order, break of recognizance and possession of a weapon.
The Beast in the Jungle, the highly anticipated new show from Scottsboro Boys collaborators John Kander, David Thompson and Susan Stroman, has received an extension by off-Broadway's Vineyard Theatre. Initially slated for a run through June 10, The Beast in the Jungle will now play an engagement through June 17. The show is scheduled to begin previews on May 4 with an opening set for May 23.
Described as a dance play, The Beast in the Jungle is the story of John Marcher, a man haunted by personal demons, whose great yet unfulfilled love affair with an unforgettable woman spans decades and continents. Leading the cast are Tony nominees Tony Yazbeck and Peter Friedman, along with Irina Dvorovenko and Teagle F. Bougere.
The design team for The Beast in the Jungle includes costume design by Michael Curry, lighting design by Ben Stanton, sound design by Peter Hylenski, music arrangements by Sam Davis and orchestrations by Greg Anthony Rassen and Sam Davis.
The road to hell is paved with good intensions never carried out. Somebody said it.
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About 52 hippos where found dead in Mahango core area of the Bwabwata National Park in Kavango East today.
The Ministry of Environment and Tourism is investigating the cause of animals’ death, its officials say.
Tourists visiting the area alerted New Era to this gruesome discovery this afternoon. The ministry’s PRO Romeo Muyunda, when contacted for comment, said the ministry was not aware of the situation and said the matter will be investigated right away.
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MOSCOW, Feb 3 (Reuters) - A Russian Su-25 warplane was brought down in Syria’s Idlib province on Saturday, and the pilot was killed during “a fight” after ejecting by parachute, the TASS news agency quoted Russia’s Defence Ministry as saying.
Syrian rebels said previously on Saturday they had brought down the Russian plane.
Russia’s Defence Ministry said that the aircraft was downed by a MANPAD portable surface-to-air missile during a flight around the de-escalation zone in the province. The pilot had reported that he ejected by parachute in the area, controlled by Al Nusra.
“The pilot died in a fight with terrorists,” the ministry said.
Russia and Turkey, which is in charge of the Idlib de-escalation zone, are “taking measures” to return the body of the pilot, it added. (Reporting by Polina Devitt; Editing by Andrew Bolton)
Father’s Day is this weekend, leaving you little time to produce the perfect gift. Beyond the expected bottle of scotch or handsome new tie, why not give dad something in the way of a different indulgence: grooming. Whether shopping for a dapper gentleman or a rugged role model, here are the essentials that are sure to become indispensable in every man in your life’s Dopp kit.
Perhaps he’ll appreciate the thoughtful upgrades to his shaving routine, such as Buly 1803’s shaving cream and Czech & Speake’s counter friendly razor and shaving soap set . Or maybe he’s long deserved a sleek leather carryall to keep it organized, like Valextra’s khaki pebble-grain wash bag . For the beau with no time to spare, may we suggest a streamlined hand cream and wash duo that’s bound to spruce up any basic bathroom routine? From old-school favorites (D.R. Harris’s mustache combs) to future classics ( Frederic Malle’s aftershave balm ) and everything in between, here are 10 picks for a successful Father’s Day.
Second person dies in Mount Pleasant crash
MOUNT PLEASANT, Wis. (AP) — Authorities say a second person has died as a result of a crash into a vacant fire station in Mount Pleasant.
Twenty-seven-year-old Julio Cesar Miramontes Jimenez, of Mount Pleasant, died Monday of injuries suffered in Sunday's crash. Police say Jimenez was driving the vehicle that crashed into the vacant South Shore Fire Department building.
A passenger, 22-year-old Lily Ventura Samarin, of Racine, died at the scene of the crash. Authorities say the preliminary investigation shows speed was a factor in the crash.
ABU DHABI, April 20 Oman plans to offer shares in some state-owned downstream energy companies to the public, partly to raise money as low oil prices pressure its finances, Omani Oil and Gas Minister Mohammad bin Hamad al-Rumhy said on Thursday.
The companies include Salalah Methanol Co and a drilling company, Rumhy told reporters without naming the drilling firm or giving any financial details.
Oman has been considering privatisation of a wide range of state firms for several years but has not yet moved ahead with the programme, and Rumhy did not say when the initial public offers might take place.
Salalah Methanol, founded in 2006, is owned 90 percent by state-run Oman Oil Co and 10 percent by Takamul Investment Co, and has a methanol production capacity of 3,000 tonnes per day, according to its website. (Reporting by Stanley Carvalho; Writing by Andrew Torchia)
“You will have to recognize that the total enormity of the loss is such that you will never be able to repay it. … But you can make something of your life. You are not beyond redemption,” Anderson said. “… You maybe have more reasons than anyone else to try to make something of your life … be a good man, be a responsible man, and think before you act and free yourself of any addiction.”
(KPLR) – Two suspects, Armond Calvin and Christopher Rhodes have been charged with resisting arrest and unlawful possession of a firearm.
Police say they the 2 were among 4 inside a car that police were pursuing last night.
The pursuit ended near North Florissant and 14th Street after officers used spike strips to disable the vehicle.
The 4 suspects ran from the scene. During the following foot chase, one officer fell and injured his hand.
Investigators say 3 guns were recovered from the car.
Come March 4, Kobe Bryant could be a five-time NBA champion, the fourth-highest-scoring NBA player AND an Oscar winner – but at least some 16,000 petitioners apparently only see him as a “known rapist.”
Related: Ice Cube On Why Kobe Bryant Is Better Than LeBron James
Some seventeen years after the onetime Los Angeles Laker was charged with sexual assault and false imprisonment (which after admitting to committing adultery, and the alleged victim refused to cooperate, the case was dismissed) the aforementioned thousands are asking the Academy Of Motion Picture Arts And Sciences to rescind Bryant’s nomination.
The best animated short contender, “Dear Basketball,” is based on a letter Bryant wrote as he retired from the sport in 2016. Bryant is the film’s co-producer. (See it HERE).
A Sioux City institution could be closing it's doors at the beginning of next month.
The Plaza Bowl on Hamilton will close its doors on May 2.
A sign outside the bowling alley asks its patrons to make sure all personal items are cleared by May 1.
Employees at Plaza Bowl tell News 4 their lease is up in May.
(AP) – A northern Illinois school resource officer is being honored for stopping a gunman who fired shots inside a school while seniors gathered for graduation rehearsal.
Dixon police Officer Mark Dallas attended a ceremony Wednesday in Springfield, where Gov. Bruce Rauner declared it was “Officer Mark Dallas Day” in Illinois. Dallas’ family and fellow officers also attended.
U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger recognized Dallas on the House floor last week. Kinzinger says “Officer Mark Dallas is an American hero.”
Dallas was in his office May 16 when he heard shots fired in a hallway. Authorities say he exchanged gunfire with senior Matthew Milby Jr. and chased him outside. He arrested the 19-year-old after shooting him in the shoulder.
No one else was injured.
Milby is being held on $2 million bail.
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STORY COUNTY, Iowa -- The Story County Conservation Board is outlawing the use of lead shot for hunting on all public grounds.
The measure was approved last week. Only non-toxic ammunition will be allowed on public grounds, including ... Including Doolittle Prairie. The Iowa DNR already prohibits the use of lead shot on state land, and it has been illegal on federal lands for the last 27 years.
Ingesting even a small amount of lead shot can be lethal to wild animals. This is especially true of bald eagles, which eat animals shot by hunters but not collected.
By JONATHAN ZWEYGARDT
Hays Post
The Ellis County Commission will consider moving forward with the remodeling of the future home to the county Health Department at Monday’s commission meeting.
In June, the county purchased the property at 2507 Canterbury Drive in Hays with the intention of remodeling the space and moving the Health Department to that location.
Last month, the county posted a bid package, and six bids were received Dec. 4. The commission will consider the bids Monday.
The commission will also continue a discussion on broadcasting the meetings and review and authorize 2017 end-of-year budget transfers.
The Public Building Commission will meet at 5 p.m. with the regular county commission meeting to follow at the County Administrative Center.
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FREDERIKSTED, U.S. Virgin Islands (AP) — Vice President Mike Pence is in the U.S. Virgin Islands to get an update on the recovery efforts after the islands were socked by Hurricane Maria.
Pence is getting a briefing on the rebuilding efforts in St. Croix and meeting with people affected by the storm. He’s the first top member of the Trump administration to visit the U.S. Virgin Islands.
The vice president was aiming to reassure people in the U.S. territories that the Trump administration will help the islands recover from the massive storm.
The vice president was traveling to San Juan, Puerto Rico later in the day. The trip comes days after Trump visited Puerto Rico and praised relief efforts without mentioning the criticism that the federal response has drawn.
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As one of the UK's fastest growing cities with entertainment venues, glittering shopping arcades and visitor attractions to boot, Leeds is a destination with plenty to shout about.
From national attractions, like the Royal Armouries Museum, to stately homes and one of the biggest music festivals in the UK, there's something to see and do for all tastes.
But while the city has won praise for its tourist offering, some of the city sights have failed to win over these unhappy TripAdvisor visitors, as the harsh one-star reviews of the most celebrated of Leeds attractions proved.
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April 20 Four Corners Property Trust Inc
* FCPT announces $125 million private notes placement
* Four Corners Property - to use proceeds from offering to reduce amounts outstanding under its unsecured credit facility, to fund any future acquisitions
* Four Corners Property Trust Inc- notes consist of $50.0 million of notes with a seven-year term priced at a fixed interest rate of 4.68%
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A Massachusetts police department is investigating a Facebook comment by an officer who wrote "Hahahaha love this" in response to a story about a car crashing into counter-protesters at a white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, killing one person and injuring at least 19 others.
Springfield Police Commissioner John Barbieri says he received a complaint about the comment Sunday and opened an internal investigation.
Officer Conrad Lariviere wrote in response to the violence: "Hahahaha love this, maybe people shouldn't block road ways."
In a Facebook interview with Masslive.com, Lariviere says he's a "good man who made a stupid comment."
Democratic Mayor Domenic Sarno says: "There is no place for this in our society, let alone from a Springfield Police Officer."
An Ohio man is charged with second-degree murder and other counts over the crash.
India's largest IT services firm Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on Tuesday said it has partnered with Bonnier AB to help the Nordic media conglomerate consolidate and rationalise computing and telephony infrastructure. No financial details of the deal were disclosed.
"With the news and media world changing dramatically as a result of new technologies, we wanted to create more efficient infrastructure for Bonnier and at the same time free up resources for our continuous digital transformation of the Group," Bonnier AB CFO Goran Ohrn said.
Bonnier is a media group working in TV, daily newspapers, business and trade press, magazines, film, books and digital media. It has operations in 14 countries and has over 8,000 employees.
Alaska State Troopers say a man made a fake 911 call about shots fired to try to divert a trooper who was pursuing his pickup truck.
Clayton Nelson of Kasilof (kah-SEE-lawf) is charged with felony eluding, reckless driving, terroristic threatening and other charges.
Troopers say Nelson was wanted on an outstanding felony warrant.
A trooper Saturday attempted to stop Nelson, who drove off and was apprehended after a pursuit.
Investigators determined Nelson made a false 911 call while being pursued.
Spokeswoman Megan Peters says Nelson called from his truck to report shots fired at a business not within the trooper's patrolling area.
A message left with the Kenai public defender's office was not immediately returned.
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This version corrects that that one 911 call was made, not multiple calls.
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The United Nations has warned of a humanitarian catastrophe in the southwest caused by the fighting that erupted after a Russian-backed army offensive to recapture rebel-held southern Syria.
Amber Tamblyn under fire for blasting Hasidic Jews on Twitter "This is not the first time a man from the Hasidic community in NYC has attempted to harm me or other women I know," the actress tweeted.
Rose McGowan and 'Charmed' co-star take on Amber Tamblyn After Rose McGowan slammed actresses for planning to protest in all black at the Golden Globes, Amber Tamblyn shot back.
Why women are no longer standing by their man For women married to political titans, “stand by your man” has long been the rule of thumb. Few can forget how Hillary Clinton remained loyal to husband Bill through a...
Quentin Tarantino 'heartbroken' over Weinstein accusations "I need a few more days to process my pain, emotions, anger and memory and then I will speak publicly about it," Tarantino said in a statement.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Special counsel Robert Mueller's team of investigators has recently questioned a former British spy who compiled a dossier of allegations about President Donald Trump's ties to Russia.
A person familiar with the investigation says the interview with Christopher Steele took place in Europe. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity to discuss an ongoing investigation.
The dossier received public attention in January when it was revealed that then-FBI Director James Comey briefed Trump in a private meeting on a summary of Steele's findings. Trump has called those allegations "fake news" even as the FBI has been investigating and working to corroborate the document's claims.
CNN first reported the interview with Steele.
Officials at a Vietnamese prison are torturing a pastor for violating an order to keep silent to U.S. officials about they ways prison officials previously abused him. Pastor Nguyen Cong Chinh, father of five, met with officials from the U.S. consulate in Ho Chi Minh City in May and told them that prison officials had beaten him, put him in stocks, put glass in his food, and humiliated him, according to UCA News Tuesday.
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This 2002 photo of the Valaika brothers. All four were baseball draft picks. Chris (center) with brothers Matt, left, Nick, center, Patrick, right.
The Santa Clarita Valley should hold a parade for the Valaika brothers. Each went to Hart High and each was chosen in baseball's amateur draft.
Nick Valaika, a shortstop from UCLA and Hart, was taken in the 24th round on Wednesday by the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Brother Patrick is with the Colorado Rockies. Oldest brother Chris played in the major leagues with the Reds and another brother, Matt, was taken in the 20th round by the Reds in 2009.
Every season from 2000 through 2014, except for 2007, there was a Valaika playing for Hart.
Hart Coach Jim Ozella said in 2010, "It's one after another after another."
What a baseball family.
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× Blackhawks Postgame Plus: One-on-one with Patrick Kane
Patrick Kane joins Chris Boden for a brief one-on-one chat before the Blackhawks’ 3-1 win over Arizona on Sunday. They talk about overcoming an inconsistent start to the year and bright spots in the play of some of the young guys like Gustav Forsling, veterans giving everyone the opportunity to be vocal in the dressing room, and more.
Tomalita and Darryl Howington, of Lumberton, announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Morgan Ashleigh Howington ,to Jordan Carl Musselwhite of Lumberton.
He is the son of Elaine and Kenny Musselwhite of Lumberton.
The bride-elect is a 2009 graduate of Lumberton High school and a 2013 graduate of the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. She is employed by the Public Schools of Robeson County as a teacher at Rowland-Norment Elementary School.
The groom-elect is a 2009 graduate of Lumberton High School and a 2013 graduate of East Carolina University. He is employed by Cumberland County Schools as a teacher at Gray’s Creek High School.
The couple will exchange vows at Burnt Swamp Baptist Church, located at 216 Evergreen Church Road, in Lumberton on Nov. 4 at 4 p.m.
St. Lucie County deputies make sure that all prisoners are handcuffed and have leg change on their legs so that it is harder to run. In the courtroom they have two deputies at all-time when a prisoner is in the room. They go through drills and have classes on that to do and what not to do. For years St. Lucie County has had safety first and training. A small person is never left with a larger person. (Photo: JUAN DALE BROWN, THE FORT PIERCE TRIBUNE)
Bucs players: Comebacks are 'Caravel Way.' Now, Caravel has found a way back to the state title game. William Bretzger, The News Journal
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UPDATE 2-Goldman Sachs raises $7 bln for new private equity fund -sources
June 14 Goldman Sachs Group Inc has raised around $7 billion for its new private equity fund, near the top of its targeted goal, according to two people familiar with the matter.
PLEASANT HOPE, Mo. — An employee has been seriously injured in an explosion at a pyrotechnics plant in southwest Missouri.
KSPR-TV reports that a fire subsequently broke out Tuesday at the AM Pyrotechnics plant in Pleasant Hope, which supplies big fireworks shows.
Fire Protection District Fire Chief Jake Agee says there was a report of a loud explosion and by the time firefighters arrived, more explosions had taken place.
Firefighters said most of the workers left the building before the fire, but one person remained inside.
Agee says the woman was removed from the building with serious injuries and flown to a hospital.
Agee says several fire departments responded to the blaze and that the cause of the explosion is under investigation.
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The Wellington Firebirds team to play the Otago Volts at Wellington’s Basin Reserve on Tuesday 3rd January has been named. The match starts at 2:00pm.
The game sees the Firebirds return to the Basin after two good wins and, despite the disappointing start to their season, they remain in the hunt for a spot in the finals. While the Stags have locked-up the top qualifying position, there are four teams jostling to make the qualifying final. The capital side will be wary of the wounded Volts, who are the only side out of the running with just this round to play.
The Wellington Firebirds squad is:
Hamish Marshall (C) Brent Arnel Hamish Bennett Tom Blundell Grant Elliott Stephen Murdoch Michael Papps Jeetan Patel Michael Pollard Matt Taylor Anurag Verma Luke Woodcock
The twelve-man squad features the return of Jeetan Patel from BLACKCAPS’ duty in the only change from the side which defeated the Knights.
Rome High School football coach Jason Eugene King, 29 of Rome, was arrested for DUI last weekend.
According to reports, King has been arrested numerous times for the offense, dating back to his days in college while a student at Auburn University.
King is currently the running backs coach for the Wolves. He was with the team on Thursday in Atlanta being honored by government officials.
King is listed as an English inclusion teacher at Rome High School.
King is charged with DUI.
An illegal marijuana store on Bank Street near Arlington Avenue in Centretown has closed permanently.
A letter from Gold Key Management Corp. was seen on the door of the Herbal Leaf pot dispensary Wednesday, warning the occupants to pay their rent or face legal consequences. It is dated June 5 and signed by Mike Caparelli, an official from Gold Key.
“They are no longer on the premises,” Caparelli said in a brief phone conversation. “I can’t comment further.” The notice said the shop owed $3,955 — one month’s rent.
Herbal Leaf opened in April, offering a selection of dried bud as well as cannabis cookies, candies, tea and vape pens. Staff declined to release the name of the owners or managers, but said Herbal Leaf was associated with a string of other stores in Ottawa opened by a B.C.-based outfit that has operated under the names Green Tree, WeeMedical, CannaGreen and Trees.
Herbal Leaf had been closed for several weeks.
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21-year-old man shot during Humboldt Park robbery
A 21-year-old man was robbed and then shot Monday night in the Humboldt Park neighborhood on the West Side.
At 8:51 p.m., he was standing in the 800 block of North Ridgeway when a male armed with a handgun approached him and announced a robbery, according to Chicago Police. He took the man’s phone and car keys before opening fire.
The man was taken to Norwegian American Hospital with a gunshot wound to the foot, police said. His condition had stabilized.
Crime or Nature Are we all capable of horrific acts?
In the animal kingdom, we see males kidnapping the females and forcing them to mate with them. Isn't this sexual assault?
We see big cats comitting infanticide and the females mating with the killers of their babies. Are human females like this too?
Female insects and arachnids are especially vicious. They eat the male after mating with them. They just use them for sex. Does this drive exist in human females too?
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A 17-year-old girl has been killed by a shark in Western Australia.
She was attacked around 4pm local time off a beach at Esperance in WA’s south, around 720km from Perth, while surfing with her father.
The girl, from Mandurah, sustained critical injuries in the attack and was treated at the beach by paramedics before being taken to hospital. Police later confirmed she had died from her injuries.
Seven News Perth reported that the girl’s mother and siblings watched the attack happen from the shore. The network said the girl was bitten on the leg and suffered heavy blood loss.
The species of shark involved isn’t known, but great whites are common off the WA coast, especially around Esperance, where there are seal colonies.
It’s the first fatal shark attack this year in WA. PerthNow reported that the attack took place at the same place Sean Pollard, another surfer, lost his right hand and his left arm in a shark attack in 2014.
NHS chiefs have demanded more money for health service, saying the service is no longer sustainable, with a "desperate" need for a vision for the future.
Niall Dickson, chief executive of the NHS Confederation, said extra funds and “bold decisions” were needed to deal with an “inexorable” rise in demand from an ageing population
Too many children were being left to wait six months for specialist care, he said, while the health service “turned our backs” on routine waiting list targets.
Speaking to the organisation’s annual conference in Liverpool, he said an urgent cash injection was needed, calling for a GDP target to be set for health spending.
Mr Dickson said: "On the money, the message is simple: we do not currently have the resources to deliver what the public expects. In England, health spending per head has been flat since 2009 and has fallen slightly elsewhere in the UK while demand has risen inexorably.”
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Plummeting temperatures, overnight snow showers and ice caused slippery conditions on some roads as more snow bursts are forecasted for the Friday morning commute, according to the National Weather Service in Moon.
Some major roadways were salted and in good condition, but secondary roads weren't so good, according to reports throughout the region.
Because of road conditions, some school districts issued two-hour delays. To learn more, visit WPXI .
The temperature at 6 a.m. was 15 degrees with wind chills in the single digits.
About an inch of snow fell throughout the night in some sections of Allegheny and Westmoreland counties, according to Fred McMullen, meteorologist with the National Weather Service.
The temperatures will hit a high of 18 degrees Friday, then a high in the lower 30s on Saturday with partly sunny skies.
Mary Ann Thomas is a Tribune-Review staff writer. Reach her at 724-226-4691, mthomas@tribweb.com or via Twitter @MaThomas_Trib.
Guinea-Bissau is a small West African country with an area of roughly 14,000 square miles and a population of about 1.7 million. The Portuguese began economic penetration of the area in the 17th century and in the 19th century formally colonized it as Portuguese Guinea.
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Adoptive parents of malnourished teen seek new trial site
ADEL, Iowa (AP) — The adoptive parents of a 16-year-old girl who weighed only 56 pounds (25 kilograms) when she died want their trials moved out of Dallas County in central Iowa.
Court records say lawyers for 41-year-old Misty Ray filed a motion Friday mostly matching one filed earlier this month for her husband, 42-year-old Marc Ray. Both have pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder, child endangerment resulting in death, and other crimes.
The motions say the Rays can't get fair trials in Dallas County because of extensive publicity. Misty Ray's mother has made the same argument in her bid for a new trial location. Sixty-three-year-old Carla Bousman has pleaded not guilty to aiding and abetting child endangerment and other crimes.
An April 25 hearing has been scheduled on all three motions.
– Tonight after Raw, WWE is debuting Bring It To The Table, which is supposed to be an ESPN-style discussion show with host Peter Rosenberg, Paul Heyman and JBL…
TONIGHT following Raw on the @wwenetwork — Im getting the scoop on the @WWE on Bring it to the Table with @heymanhustle and @JCLayfield !! pic.twitter.com/ghwLNI6Dm8 — HTTRosenberg (@Rosenbergradio) January 2, 2017
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) -- CJ Massinburg scored 26 points Friday night and Buffalo shot 59 percent from the field on its way to a 92-86 win over Western Michigan.
Massinburg hit a 3-pointer to make it 84-72 with 1:45 left and made 8 of 10 foul shots in the final minute to help the Bulls (17-6, 9-1 Mid-American Conference) hold on for the win.
Buffalo made 34 of 58 from the field, including 10 of 21 from 3-point range. Jeremy Harris made all four of his 3-point attempts and scored 16, Nick Perkins added 17 points and Wes Clark had 13 points, six rebounds and nine assists.
Thomas Wilder led the Broncos (13-10, 5-5) with 34 points. He made 10 of 17 from the field, 3 of 5 from 3-point range and 9 of 12 from the foul line.
Brandon Johnson had 13 points, Drake LaMont added 12 and Reggie Jones scored 11 for Western Michigan.
TOKYO, April 6 Japan's Nikkei share average tumbled to a four-month closing low on Thursday after signs the U.S. Federal Reserve may start cutting its king-sized balance sheet earlier than expected spooked the market.
The Nikkei dropped 1.4 percent to 18,597.06, the lowest close since early December.
Investors were also wary ahead of a potentially tense meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, the first between the world's two most powerful leaders.
The broader Topix dropped 1.6 percent to 1,480.18. (Reporting by Ayai Tomisawa; Editing by Subhranshu Sahu)
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Andrew Luck isn’t sure when he’ll start throwing again and won’t set a timetable for his return from shoulder surgery.
The Indianapolis Colts starting quarterback isn’t expected to do much — if any — work during the team’s offseason workouts.
Players and coaches held their first official team activities Monday at the team complex, and for the first time Luck acknowledged that his injury problems began during a Week 3 contest at Tennessee in 2015.
He missed nine games that season with an assortment of injuries, including a lacerated kidney. After the season, Luck said he decided to undergo rehab rather than opt for surgery. But after aggravating the injury several times last season, he decided to have surgery.
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BEIRUT (Reuters) - Lebanese authorities detained and interrogated a suspected Islamic State commander and referred his case to a special court, Lebanon's state news agency NNA reported on Thursday.
Security forces arrested the man in Arsal, a town in northeastern Lebanon near the enclave Islamic State held until a Lebanese army offensive pushed them from it last week.
During interrogation the man confessed to participation in several attacks in Lebanon as well as recruitment, smuggling, kidnapping, arms procurement and financing Islamic State operations, NNA reported.
Also on Thursday, a military investigative judge charged 39 individuals of Syrian, Palestinian and Lebanese nationalities with belonging to and promoting the ideology of Islamic State.
Islamic State has carried out several attacks in Lebanon in recent years, including a series of suicide bombings in the small town of al-Qaa in the Bekaa valley a year ago.
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(Reuters) - Barcelona have agreed a deal with Guangzhou Evergrande to sign midfielder Paulinho for 40 million euros ($47.16 million), the Spanish club announced on Monday.
The 29-year-old Brazilian will have a release clause of 120 million euros in a reported four-year contract, and will undertake medical tests before being presented on Thursday at the Nou Camp.
($1 = 0.8481 euros)
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BOSTON (WHDH) - MBTA officials celebrated the addition of a brand new catamaran, named Glory, Wednesday morning.
The high-speed ferry built by Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding went through a christening ceremony by Transportation Secretary and CEO Stephanie Pollack at the Hingham Ferry Dock at 7:15 a.m.
Glory, which can hold 150 passengers, services Hull, Hingham, Logan Airport and Long Wharf in Boston.
The catamaran’s name honors the legacy of master shipbuilder Donald McKay’s Glory of the Seas clipper, which set a record for the fastest day’s run in 24 hours in 1854.
A sister vessel to Glory was introduced into the MBTA fleet in Oct. 2017 named Champion after McKay’s design of the Champion of the Seas clipper.
Gladding-Hearn also constructed the MBTA’s high-speed ferries, Lightning and Flying Cloud, back in 1996.
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PORTLAND, Maine (AP) - A Maine high school student who fled his native Zambia says the experience of participating in a national spoken poetry competition was “heaven” even though he didn’t advance.
Deering High School junior Allan Monga had to go to court to become one of 53 participants Tuesday in the national Poetry Out Loud competition in Washington, D.C.
U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree, who championed his cause, said the asylum seeker learned about “persisting through challenges to chase your dreams.”
A federal judge allowed the 19-year-old Monga to participate in the competition hosted by the National Endowment for the Arts. The NEA originally prohibited Monga from competing because he hasn’t been granted legal asylum.
Monga told the Portland Press Herald that, “Just being here and experiencing this was like heaven.”
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MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay — Kyle Gimour will captain Canada 'A' against Argentina XV at the Americas Pacific Challenge on Saturday.
The six-team rugby tournament also features developmental sides from Uruguay, the U.S. Samoa and Tonga.
"Argentina, whether it's the Pumas, Jaguars or XV side, are known for playing a wide, expansive brand of rugby with a lot of decoy runners and offloads and we're going to have to be ready for that," Canada coach Mike Shelley said in a statement.
Canada opened last year's tournament with a 56-29 loss to an Argentine side, with five returnees – Adrian Wadden, Conor Keys, Pat Parfrey, Lucas Rumball and Guiseppe du Toit – in the starting lineup for Saturday's game.
The Portland Trail Blazers are 1-1 on the exhibition season after recording a 106-101 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Thursday night.
Through the first two games, starters Damian Lillard, CJ McCollum and Jusuf Nurkic have looked ready for the regular season as head coach Terry Stotts tinkers with lineups and combinations during the preseason.
Among the newcomers who have stood out to Lillard are rookie Caleb Swanigan (24 points, 18 rebounds in two games) and veteran training camp invite Anthony Morrow (12 points Thursday), with both showing the ability to contribute off the bench.
In the video above, Lillard gives his impressions of Swanigan and Morrow following Thursday's game.
Deputies with the Polk County Sheriff's Office arrested a 21-year-old man in connection to allegations that he almost ran over his 14-year-old cousin and did "donuts" in the Big Sandy ISD parking lot on Jan. 17. According to the arrest affidavit, East Texas news obtained Wednesday, Brown put his cousin's life at risk by almost striking him with his pickup and "spinning out" in the Big Sandy ISD parking lot. The affidavit stated that Brown continued to act recklessly by driving too fast when he went by school buses that were loading small children.
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No one could have predicted the horrible events that took place in Las Vegas, Nevada on October 1st, 2017. But even in the face of immense tragedy, Americans showed their capacity for compassion in an overwhelming display of humanity. Here are a few small samples of their experiences.
(CNN) — Meryl Streep is about to take on one of America’s most iconic stories — “Little Women.”
The Oscar winner has been cast as Aunt March in the screen adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s 1868 novel “Little Women,” according to the Los Angeles Times.
The story follows the lives of the four March sisters who are living in Massachusetts during the Civil War. Streep is in good company, Saoirse Ronan, Emma Stone, Florence Pugh and Timothée Chalamet are all reportedly set to star in the film.
Greta Gerwig, who made her much acclaimed directorial debut with “Lady Bird,” has signed on to direct.
There have been numerous film and television adaptations of Louisa May Alcott’s classic over the years. Most recently, a joint BBC and “Masterpiece Theater” production of “Little Women” debuted on PBS in May.
CNN has reached out to Streep for comment.
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Officials say a woman caught trying to smoke on a Southwest flight has been arrested after shouting she was going to kill everyone on the plane.
Sacramento County sheriff’s spokesman Shaun Hampton said Monday that 24-year-old Valerie Curbelo was arrested on the tarmac when the plane landed Saturday.
Hampton says when the crew stopped Curbelo from having a cigarette in the plane’s bathroom, she threatened to kill all the passengers and crew and became combative.
Southwest said in a statement that the flight from Portland, Oregon, received priority treatment from air traffic control and landed safely in Sacramento.
In a jailhouse interview with KOVR-TV, Curbelo, of Sandy, Oregon, said anxiety drove her to smoke.
She said she didn’t know why she made the death threats, adding that it wasn’t typical behavior for her.
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“I have made many decisions that I probably shouldn’t have made, but life is about making mistakes, learning and moving on. Growing and learning from your experiences — and that is the way I have taken it,” said Shetty,
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At approximately 7:00am this morning a man named James T Hodgkisson (66) opened fire on a group of republican congressmen, staff and associates who were practicing for an upcoming congressional baseball game. (Details)
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One in every 700 babies born in the United States is born with Down syndrome, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Down syndrome the most common chromosomal condition.
GiGi's Playhouse was started in 2009, by a group of dedicated people touched by Down syndrome. Last May, GiGi's moved to a new facility, on Gordon Drive.
The move was made possible with funds raised during the annual "I Have A Voice" gala, which took place Friday night at the Delta Hotel by Marriott, in South Sioux City. KTIV Anchor Matt Breen served as the emcee of the fundraiser. The event included a live auction.
Last year, the fundraiser raised more than $40,000 to provide easier access for families, better visibility for Down syndrome awareness and to fund several different programs.
The Crossing Arts Alliance, an arts organization currently housed in the Franklin Arts Center in Brainerd, will be moving to downtown Brainerd at the end of August, according to Cross Arts Alliance Executive/Artistic Director Lisa Jordan.
The organization will be moving into the newly-renovated building at 711 Laurel St. by September 1st. An arts exhibit gala is scheduled for September 8th for patrons and the community to see the space.
The move will allow the alliance to have more space for classes, workshops, exhibit space, and an expanded gallery.
Crossing Arts Alliance’s move into downtown Brainerd comes on the heels of the ongoing Destination Downtown competition, being put on by the Brainerd Lakes Chamber of Commerce, in an attempt to revive the downtown area in Brainerd.
Destination Downtown is a competition that welcomes businesses to compete for a $50,000 prize to move into a downtown Brainerd storefront.
You can find Lakeland News’s report on Destination Downtown here.
WWE announced on Monday afternoon that the Kane vs. Braun Strowman match on tonight’s Raw will determine the new #1 contender for the WWE Universal Title. The winner of this match will face Brock Lesnar for the title at the Royal Rumble. Also, the singles match between Roman Reigns and Cesaro has been changed to an Intercontinental Title match.
WWE is in Cleveland, OH at the Quicken Loans Arena for tonight’s Monday Night Raw.
The Alabaster Police Department still have some spots available for a free women's self-defense class.
RAD (Rape, Aggression, Defense) classes are open to any female 13 years and older. Anyone under 18 needs a parental consent form signed upon arrival at the training.
You do not have to be a resident of Alabaster to attend.
There are two classes available. More information can be viewed here.
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BERLIN (AP) — Heinz Jakob "Coco" Schumann, a jazz guitarist who survived Nazi concentration camps to return to his musical career in Berlin after World War II, has died. He was 93.
The dpa news agency reported Monday his record label Trikont said Schumann died Sunday in Berlin.
Schumann made a name for himself as a young musician in Berlin's underground jazz and swing scene in the 1930s. He was arrested in 1943 after authorities learned his mother was Jewish, and deported to the Theresienstadt concentration camp in German-occupied Czechoslovakia.
There, he played in a band known as the "Ghetto Swingers" before being transferred to Auschwitz in 1944, where he played music to entertain guards.
After the war he emigrated to Australia, before returning to Berlin in the mid-1950s and re-establishing his career.
NORTH PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP)  A Rhode Island mayor says he's not bothered by an unflattering public mural of him wearing a crown and sitting on a toilet that stems from a long-simmering dispute over a building he has called unsafe.
North Providence Mayor Charles Lombardi has been involved in a dispute with building owner Anthony Farina over the building, described by the mayor as a "health hazard."
Lombardi tells WPRI-TV the painting doesn't bother him but Farina should question how he's representing himself to the community.
Mural artist Paul Morse says he has nothing against the mayor but was hired specifically to paint him on a toilet and wearing a crown.
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Farina hasn't responded to a request seeking comment.
A's closer Blake Treinen left Tuesday's game against the Rangers after being hit in his right leg by a sharp line drive off the bat of Shin-Soo Choo.
Treinen, who entered the contest allowing one run all season, hurled a 97 mph sinker for the first and only pitch of Choo's eighth inning at-bat.
A's closer Blake Treinen leaves the game after taking a line drive off his right leg pic.twitter.com/h6WwfGDUJ4 — Ben Ross (@BenRossSports) April 25, 2018
Choo's hit went for an infield single and Treinen had a noticeable limp as he left what was likely a five-out save opportunity.
Santiago Casilla closed out the 3-2 win for the A's but Ryan Buchter is likely the favorite for saves moving forward if Treinen misses any time.
According to A's manager Bob Melvin, Treinen could return as soon as Friday.
Quick action by the the Guyana Fire Service moments ago has averted what could have been a major fire at the Guyana Power and Light (GPL) Kingston, Georgetown location.
INews understands that a truck that was in the compound burst into flames near the fuel storage area.
A source told INews that the fire tenders arrived within minutes of receiving the report of the fire and managed to bring the situation under control.
More details in a subsequent report.
Actor-filmmaker Ben Affleck is moving on from his separation from actress Jennifer Garner, and is “dating someone else”. Affleck and Garner have officially filed for divorce, almost two years after they announced their separation in 2015.
According to sources, there’s no animosity between Affleck and Garner, reports tmz.com.
“Affleck is dating someone, though not seriously,” said a source.
Another source said that Affleck is “ready to move on”.
The “Batman Begins” actor has moved out of their family home here.
According to tmz.com, the former couple had no pre-nuptial so will now embark on the process of working out the financial details.
It is being reported that their divorce could take over six months due to the amount of property they share.
“I think I’m fabulous. My personality is, like, a 20," Espada revealed in a new interview.
Vasilevskiy will tend the visiting twine Saturday against the Canucks, Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Vasilevskiy let in four pucks in his last start against the Flames, but he also made 42 saves and picked up the win Thursday. He rides a three-game winning streak heading into Saturday's matchup and should have a good opportunity to extend that to four against a Vancouver club that tallies just 2.58 goals per game (26th in NHL) at home this season.
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1:42 Man yells 'Trump' at Starbucks employee in Miami area
3:20 Doolittle Raiders take to the sky 60 years after historic battle
1:13 Sindarius Thornwell throws out first pitch prior to USC-Vandy
0:34 Making Final Four special for Dozier family
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6:28 'A big relief': Chad Holbrook reacts after win over Mississippi State
2 arrested outside Houston for San Antonio robberies
HOUSTON (AP) — Harris County authorities say they've arrested two men wanted in the San Antonio area for a series of armed robberies.
Sheriff's deputies and Texas Department of Public Safety officers, acting on information from San Antonio police, placed a motel south of Houston under surveillance and determined a car there had been stolen in the Alamo city. Two men got into the car, went to a restaurant and were arrested as the returned to the motel.
Authorities say Badesire Bahindwa and Antrail Munerlyn, both 21, were taken into custody without incident and are awaiting return to Bexar County. Each is facing three counts of aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon. Officers also have recovered a handgun and merchandise taken Tuesday during the holdup of a cellphone store in west San Antonio.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP)  Police: Suspect in Waffle House shooting stole BMW, eluded police chase days before attack that killed four.
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LONDON Feb 14 British aero engine maker Rolls-Royce posted a record reported loss of 4.6 billion pounds ($5.8 billion) on Tuesday, reflecting a fine to settle bribery charges and the collapse in the pound which hit its hedging position.
On an underlying basis, profit fell by 49 percent to 813 million pounds, soundly beating market expectations, on revenue 2 percent lower at 13.78 biillion pounds.
The company said it expected "modest performance improvements" this year.
($1 = 0.7976 pounds) (Reporting by Paul Sandle; editing by Kate Holton)
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Two people were hospitalized following a two-vehicle accident at Route 10 and Rivers Bend Road in Chesterfield County Monday afternoon.
Both victims were transported to an area hospital with minor injuries, according to a Chesterfield County Fire & EMS spokesperson.
The crash remains under investigation. Motorists traveling in the area should expect delays.
This is a developing story. Stay with 8News online and on air for the latest updates.
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The Kyle Fire Department shared a photo detailing their furry rescue on Monday morning.
The department said that while an owner was pumping gas, the curious pup accidentally locked the car doors.
Fortunately, the fire department was able to rescue the puppy and return the fluffball to its owner.
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Creme fraiche is available at grocery stores, but if you want to make it at home, try this recipe adapted from Serious Eats. It takes about 12 hours to make.
Creme Fraiche
Makes 1 pint
1 pint heavy cream
2 tablespoons cultured buttermilk
Mix ingredients in a non-reactive container. Cover and let sit at room temperature for about 12 hours until thickened, but still pourable. Refrigerate.
May 2 ZIOPHARM Oncology Inc
* Ziopharm oncology announces fda acceptance of ind for cd33-specific car-t cell therapy targeting relapsed/refractory acute myeloid leukemia
* Ziopharm oncology inc - investigator-initiated ind application to fda for a phase 1 trial infusing cd33-specific car(+) t therapy is now active
* Ziopharm oncology inc - first patient to be enrolled in study expected to begin treatment in q3 of 2017. Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Proud royal grandma alert!
A never-before-seen framed photograph of Prince Harry and now-wife Meghan Markle, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, rests on a side table inside a room at Queen Elizabeth II's Buckingham Palace home. The picture and other royal family photos are seen in the background of a press image of the monarch having a meeting with George Brandis, the Australian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom on Wednesday.
In the picture, Harry and Meghan are seen smiling and embracing, with her hand resting upon his chest. He is wearing a navy suit while the duchess sports a pale blue dress. It is unclear when the photo was taken.
Tony winner Lin-Manuel Miranda has been serving up incredible mashups in his #Hamildrop series, blending the music of his mega-hit show Hamilton with the sounds of other beloved songwriters. This latest edition just might be the best. Miranda has teamed up with Tony winner Ben Platt to present a perfect blend of songs from Hamilton and Benj Pasek and Justin Paul's 2017 Tony winner Dear Evan Hansen—the show that put Platt on the map. Watch the two Broadway stars sing "The Story of Tonight" and "You Will Be Found" below—and get ready to experience this mashup on repeat all week.
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Hey Peeps here in the Ukiah Valley. Weekly protests in front of the Courthouse in Ukiah every Friday 5 pm.
Days are getting warmer and longer. Time to resume our weekly vigils.
I was there by myself today, and will be there as often as I can until Trump is indicted, removed from office, and we celebrate on the Courthouse steps.
See you there…
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An interview with Redick Edwards, the brother of former Texas lawmaker Al Edwards who is widely credited with making the Juneteenth holiday a reality.Ridick Edwards is prominently featured in the documentary "Juneteenth - A Celebration of Freedom." He is joined by Pat Jasper, Director of Folklife and Civic Engagement at the Houston Arts Alliance. Jasper and her Arts Alliance team are the driving forces behind the Juneteenth documentary, which will have its world premiere on June 19 at 7 p.m. at Miller Outdoor Theatre.
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Update: 5:21PM THE National Employment Centre of the employment ministry has in place a total of 1,166 clients under the Tikina Work Ready Pool from all provinces nationwide and these are the clients that have successfully undertaken medical assessment and physical fitness tests for seasonal work employment opportunities.
A statement from the ministry said the seasonal work scheme and program is employer-driven, therefore the final selection of potential workers for seasonal work deployment would be determined by the employer.
�The ministry is tentatively expecting to deploy more than 50 workers during the first quarter of this year under the New Zealand Recognized Seasonal Employer (RSE) Work Scheme,� he said.
Have a look through our pictures out and about in Portlaoise when The Big Spoon played live at Bergin's Pub recently.
Tom Cullen aka Photobomb Tom was out and about taking pictures for the Leinster Express. Have a look through this gallery of people out enjoying the night.
MORE PICTURES: Out and About in Portlaoise for the Old Fort Festival.
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Lana Del Rey attended Coachella over the weekend and felt torn between two extremes — elation to appear at the festival, and anxiety about the state of the world. On her way out of the festival, Del Rey stopped by a sequoia grove and channeled that ambivalence into a songwriting session that explored her inner conflict.
Related: Lana Del Rey Announces New Album ‘Lust for Life’
“I’m not gonna lie — I had complex feelings about spending the weekend dancing whilst watching tensions w North Korea mount,” she wrote on social media. “I find it’s a tightrope of everything going on in the world and also having enough space and time to appreciate God’s good earth the way it was intended to be appreciated.”
Del Rey is fairly modest about what one song can achieve, but decided to share a video snippet nevertheless.
“I just wanted to share this in hopes that one individual’s hope and prayer for peace might contribute to the possibility of it in the long run.”
Listen to Lana’s new song here:
April 10 Vantage Development SA:
* Said on Friday that Nationale-Nederlanden PTE funds, OFE and DFE, sold their entire 9.85 pct stake in the company in the tender offer for Vantage Development shares
* In March Fedha bought 15.1 mln of the company's shares in the tender offer
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Card decks of Fiona the baby hippo will be on sale June 14 in Kroger stores in Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky and Dayton. Each card will have a different picture of Fiona.
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April 6 TECHNOPOLIS OYJ
* ACQUIRES OFFICE PROPERTY IN VILNIUS
* ACQUIRED AN OFFICE PROPERTY UNDER CONSTRUCTION IN VILNIUS NEIGHBORING ITS OWN CAMPUS IN OZAS AREA
* SIGNED A SALE AND PURCHASE AGREEMENT TO ACQUIRE A NEIGHBORING LAND PLOT WITH EXPANSION POTENTIAL OF AT LEAST 20,000 SQM
* INVESTMENT VALUE OF DEAL IS APPROXIMATELY EUR 32 MILLION
* SELLER OF PROPERTIES IS ICOR GROUP.
* INVESTMENT WILL HAVE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON EPS AND TO BE FINANCED WITH COMPANY'S OWN LIQUID FUNDS. Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday will sign a directive aimed at sending Americans back to the moon and eventually to Mars, the White House said.
WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday will sign a directive aimed at sending Americans back to the moon and eventually to Mars, the White House said.
Trump will sign "Space Policy Directive 1" that orders NASA "to lead an innovative space exploration programme to send American astronauts back to the Moon, and eventually Mars," spokesman Hogan Gidley said.
Gidley said Trump's move is based on recommendations from the National Space Council.
"He will change our nation's human spaceflight policy to help America become the driving force for the space industry, gain new knowledge from the cosmos, and spur incredible technology," Gidley said in a statement.
(Reporting by Steve Holland; Editing by Alden Bentley and Jeffrey Benkoe)
A 67-year-old Cork man died after falling down the stairs in a South Kerry holiday home.
Coroner for South and East Kerry, Aisling O’Sullivan Quilter held an inquest at Killarney Courthouse into the death of Donal O’Sullivan.
Mr O’Sullivan of 2 Bawnleigh Court, Banduff, Cork, died on the 21st of June this year.
Donal O’Sullivan and his wife Mary had come to stay in their daughter’s holiday home in Garnafulla, Waterville last June.
On the first night of their stay, Mr O’Sullivan woke at 1.45am to go to the bathroom.
His wife said he didn’t put the light on, and she then heard a noise and found her husband at the bottom of the stairs.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Garda John Sugrue of Caherciveen Garda Station who attended the scene said the power was gone in parts of the area that night.
A post mortem found Mr O’Sullivan died due to traumatic injuries to the upper spinal chord due to a fracture at the base of the skull.
The jury returned a verdict of accidental death.
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) shoots against Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James during the second half of Game 1 of last year’s NBA Finals in Oakland, Calif., on June 1, 2017. The Finals’ rematch between the Cavs and Warriors begins tonight.
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Editor’s Note: The Chestertown Spy, in partnership with the Garfield Center for the Arts, will be honoring Kent County resident veterans over the next few weeks as part of the Garfield’s production of the classic WWII era production of Mister Roberts. The full Stories in Service series will be on display in the Kohl Lobby at the Garfield Center for the Arts during the three weekend run of the play.
If Joe Lauzon has his way, he’ll have two major tasks this Saturday night (April 22).
Lauzon is set to do battle with Stevie Ray inside the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. The lightweight scrap will be part of the main card of UFC Fight Night 108. Lauzon’s teammate Joe Proctor is also set to compete on the card.
In a recent interview with Flo Combat, Lauzon said he’d like to corner Proctor before he fights later in the night:
Truck driving groups sue over turnpike toll increases
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Several truck driving groups have filed a lawsuit against the Pennsylvania Turnpike and the state Department of Transportation over toll increases.
The lawsuit filed Thursday claims the increases violate federal commerce law and hinder a citizen's constitutional right to travel. The group says money collected from tolls is being used on projects unrelated to the Turnpike System.
A 6 percent increase for cash and E-ZPass went into effect in January. The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission previously said the increase was needed to meet funding and capital-improvement obligations.
The commission says it is required by law to offer $450 million in supplemental funding to PennDOT annually.
Both Turnpike and PennDOT representatives declined to comment on the lawsuit.
The plaintiffs are seeking lower toll rates and a possible refund from earlier years.
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) — A Massachusetts museum dedicated to Dr. Seuss says it will replace a mural featuring a Chinese character from one of his books after three authors said they would boycott an event due to the “jarring racial stereotype.”
The mural features illustrations from the author’s first children’s book, “And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street.”
The museum, which is located in the author’s hometown of Springfield, said Thursday that the mural will be replaced by images from later books.
Three children’s authors declined an invitation to the museum’s inaugural Children’s Literature Festival, which was set for Oct. 14 before being canceled. After the museum offered to take down the mural, the authors said they would attend, but the museum has not said if the festival is back on.
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A suspect is in custody after turning himself in Sunday after a New Year's Eve party in Rogers County turned deadly. Police say that suspect shot two people, killing one and sending the other to the hospital.
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Zimbabwe and Zambia have consummated a $295 million Kariba Dam wall rehabilitation project funded by the European Union to avert a major disaster, as the dam wall's base is under threat of under-cutting. Repair and rehabilitation works are aimed at pre-empting the corrosive effects of water falling onto the foot of the dam wall, which was beginning to undercut the natural rock on its base, creating an 80-metre gaping hole.
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Britney Spears wants to resolve her child support battle with Kevin Federline once and for all.
After the pop star's ex-husband hired an attorney to revisit their existing agreement, a source tells E! News the pair is working toward a compromise.
"They are in negotiations with Kevin," a source close to Spears tells E! News. "Kevin's attorney is the one who has been talking about Britney's recent successes and trying to get more money. We are hoping to get it resolved."
According to court documents obtained by E! News, Federline currently receives $20,000 per month in child support payments and has been since 2008. Kevin and Britney co-parent two sons, 11-year-old Jayden and 12-year-old Sean.
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HARTFORD -- Susan Winkler, executive director of the Connecticut Insurance and Financial Services stopped by FOX 61's Good Day Connecticut to talk about the Did You Know? Campaign.
In its tenth year, the CT IFS Did You Know? Campaign showcases to State Legislators and other leaders the dynamism and importance of the insurance and financial services industry in Connecticut. Facts, figures and statistics highlight the IFS sector’s impact on and contribution to jobs, taxes, revenue and the overall business climate in the state. The campaign renews with each legislative session, and places ever stronger messaging on display at the Legislative Office Building in Hartford, online and through social media. It continues to serve as a unified voice of business on behalf of the industry.
MOSCOW (AP) — The Russian government says a plague of locusts could "disgrace" the country by destroying World Cup fields.
Locusts often feast on crops in southern Russia and Pyotr Chekmaryov, who oversees plant protection at the agriculture ministry, says they could descend on stadiums, too.
In comments reported by state news agencies, Chekmaryov says "we've more or less learned how to deal with locusts, but this year I'm afraid we could end up in an international locust scandal."
He adds that "locusts like places where there is a lot of green," and says that it is important "not to disgrace ourselves in front of global society, especially where we will have guests from all over the world."
Chekmaryov pointed out the Volgograd region as a particular concern.
ANNISTON, Ala. (AP) — A man has been captured after he allegedly stole an Anniston Police Department car and led officers on a chase.
Anniston Police Chief Shane Denham tells local media the incident happened Sunday evening when a handcuffed suspect in the back of a patrol car manipulated his handcuffs, slipped through the car’s glass window divider and got into the driver’s seat. The suspect took off and a chase began.
The pursuit went on I-20 westbound and ended at exit 156, near Pell City.
The suspect was arrested. The patrol car had minor damage but no other vehicle damage was reported. Nobody was hurt.
Further information hasn’t been released.
House OKs boosting benefits for families of slain officers
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — The Kentucky House has voted to increase death benefits for the surviving spouses and children of police officers killed in the line of duty.
House members passed the bill 89-0 Monday while the spouses of several slain police officers watched from the gallery. The measure now goes to the Senate.
The bill would cover a wide range of public employees, including police officers, firefighters and other state workers. But the focus was on the family members of police officers.
Currently, their spouses can receive 25 percent of the officer's salary, or take whatever retirement benefits the officer was eligible for at the time of death. The bill would change that, letting spouses receive 75 percent of their loved one's salary.
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The legislation is House Bill 185.
Aston Villa welcome Burton Albion to Villa Park this afternoon looking to extend their Championship hot streak.
The claret and blues have won all four of their league matches in 2018, following on from victory at Middlesbrough in the final match of last year.
If they can defeat Burton, who arrive in Birmingham as the Championship’s basement side, Villa will have won six league games on the spin for the first time since 1990.
Steve Bruce’s side could also move into the second automatic promotion spot if they better Derby County’s result. The Rams take on play-off chasing Brentford at Pride Park.
Villa defeated Burton 4-0 in the reverse fixture back in September and downed them 2-1 at Villa Park last season as Ross McCormack bagged the winner.
Today will be the fourth league meeting between the two clubs and we’ll have all the action and reaction as it happens. Stay tuned Villans!
On June 11, 2017, during the early morning hours, the Lake Charles Police Department began investigating two separate incidents. In both, a subject identified as Will Celestine had committed domestic battery on two separate women in the presence of their children.
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WWE fans would react to the Festival of Friendship with plenty to say about what happened between Kevin Owens and Chris Jericho. The "Festival of Friendship" had been a segment WWE hyped up for about a week.
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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) – Lane Kiffin isn’t sticking around to run Alabama’s offense in the national championship game.
Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban said Monday that Kiffin will leave to focus on his new job as Florida Atlantic’s head coach. Incoming offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian will replace him for the Jan. 9 game against Clemson in Tampa, Florida.
Saban says he and Kiffin spoke following the semifinal game against Washington. He said with the time demands of handling both jobs, “we recognized that it is best for our players, and for Lane, that we allow him to turn his full attention to his new head coaching role at FAU.”
Kiffin says it “was a very difficult decision, but it’s a decision made in the best interests of the program.”
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WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Paul Ryan has highlighted on Twitter a school secretary benefiting from the Republican tax overhaul, then deleted the tweet after online criticism that he is cheering an increase of $1.50 a week.
The Associated Press reported on Thursday that changes in tax withholding were sparking bigger paychecks, citing as one example Julia Ketchum of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, whose check went up $1.50 a week.
Ryan on Saturday posted a Tweet noting the secretary’s increase and linking to the AP story. He has posted several other examples of worker pay increases and bonuses since the overhaul, some as much as $1,000.
Ryan’s spokeswoman didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.
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Tea Collection recalls children's knit denim jackets due to the metal snaps on the jackets can detach, posing a choking hazard to children.
This recall involves Tea Collection Inc. children's knit blue denim jackets with metal buttons and snaps. A tag sewn inside the neck reads "Tea." Style number 6F22400-405 is printed on a hangtag attached to the garment. The jackets were sold in sizes XS to XL (sizes 2 through 12).
Consumers should immediately take the recalled jackets away from children and contact Tea Collection Inc. to receive a full refund.
Consumers can contact Tea Collection toll-free at 866-374-8747 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at service@teacollection.com or online at www.teacollection.com and click on "product recall" for more information.
The jackets were sold at specialty and other stores nationwide from August 2016 through December 2016 for about $60.
Classic children's stories are at the heart of the summer season for The Cape Cod Theatre Company - Home of the Harwich Jr. Theatre, according to an announcement Monday for the West Harwich theater's 66th season. Following spring shows of musicals, the current "Sister Act" and upcoming "Wrinkles, the Musical," the summer season begins with another one: June 27-July 16 with "Anne of Green Gables, The Musical," telling L.M. Montgomery's story of an orphan girl who finds happiness being raised on a Prince Edward Island farm.
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Grammer signs agreement with strategic partner Ningbo Jifeng
Grammer AG concluded a comprehensive Business Combination Agreement with affiliated companies of Ningbo Jifeng Auto Parts Co. Ltd (Ningbo Jifeng), which is majority-owned and controlled by the Wang family.
METHUEN, MA (WHDH) - Police and the mayor’s office in Methuen are investigating after a 10-month-old baby was exposed to fentanyl.
Police responded to a home on Treetop Way Saturday afternoon after receiving a report that the child was not breathing.
Emergency crews treated the baby girl and transported her to Lawrence General Hospital. Officials say the baby stopped breathing twice and was revived.
Police confirmed that the baby had fentanyl in her system.
The child is currently in stable condition, and the Department of Children and Families (DCF) has been notified.
Police have not said whether anyone has been charged but will hold a news conference at noon. The incident is still under investigation.
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iStock/Thinkstock(WASHINGTON) — A body found Sunday in a wooded area in a suburb of Washington, D.C., has been identified as that of a 17-year-old boy who went missing a day earlier, according to police.
The body of Navid Nicholas Sepehri, a senior at Walt Whitman High School in Bethesda, Maryland, was found in a wooded area in the city that is about 20 minutes northeast of the nation’s capital, Montgomery County police said in a statement.
Sepehri was reported missing after he failed to return home Saturday night, according to the statement.
Walt Whitman High School’s principal confirmed the teen was a senior at the school in an email to parents and students Sunday night, according to ABC affiliate WJLA in Washington.
Police said the cause of death is still under investigation.
Montgomery County police are asking anyone with information on the case to call its major crimes division.
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* Scheduled opening of insolvency proceedings for the companies of the Kontec Group
* District Court, Ludwigsburg, has today opened the insolvency proceedings for the companies of the Kontec Group Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - Yinyi Real Estate Co Ltd:
* SAYS IT PLANS TO CHANGE COMPANY NAME TO YINYI CO LTD Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2nE5Clc Further company coverage: (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
Las Vegas Golden Knights' Pregame Program Is Almost More Entertaining Than The Game The Las Vegas Golden Knights have the most elaborate pregame show in all of hockey. Now they're in the Stanley Cup Final. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Jonny Greco, the team's vice president of entertainment production.
PIATT COUNTY, Ill. (WAND) - A home invasion, assault, and burglary suspect wanted in Piatt County and Macon County has been captured in Atlanta, Georgia.
Police were looking for Todd McGee who was considered armed and dangerous.
McGee was wanted in connection with a home invasion, aggravated assault, domestic violence, burglary, and possible theft of a vehicle and firearms.
McGee was last seen in eastern Macon County on April 3.
He was booked into the Fulton County Jail in Georgia on May 21 on charges of disorderly conduct and being a fugitive from Piatt County.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — An appeals court says Los Angeles police violated the rights of a man arrested inside Sandra Bullock's home when they obtained his consent to search his home and recovered illegal automatic firearms.
The 2nd District Court of Appeal ruled Tuesday that police detectives violated Joshua James Corbett's rights to remain silent during a police interrogation, and his right against an unlawful search of his home. Corbett was arrested in June 2014 inside Bullock's home, and he has been charged with felony stalking.
Corbett was unarmed at the Oscar winner's home, but police later found several automatic weapons and illegal tracer ammunition in his home.
A Los Angeles Superior Court judge threw out evidence supporting the weapons charges last year after determining Corbett didn't give officers permission to search his home.
3:38 Pete Carroll was "in outer space" pulling Seahawks starters out early at SF Pause
1:52 Bobby Wagner says Seahawks changed run fits on D to change game at SF
5:23 Gregg Bell and Dave Boling on whether Seahawks are equipped for playoff run
4:38 QB Jake Browning talks after Peach Bowl loss to Alabama
4:31 Death Cafe group allows participants to express their feelings about a subject that's often considered taboo
1:10 Frank Clark on fumble recovery, double-digit sack season for Seahawks
1:05 Traffic Q&A: Dangerous spot on Portland Avenue
1:38 Family talks about 15-year-old who died after stepmom allegedly made medicine mistake
0:18 Tacoma Kmart store to close
BUENOS AIRES, March 18 (Reuters) - Germany and Argentina want to uphold a pledge to keep international trade free at a summit of the world’s largest economies in Buenos Aires this week, the countries’ finance ministers said on Sunday.
“We aim to reach an agreement in terms of maintaining the wording of the Hamburg communique (about) sustaining the benefits of free trade,” Argentina’s Treasury Minister Nicolas Dujovne, the host of the G20 summit, said.
His words were echoed by Germany’s finance minister Olaf Scholz, who was speaking alongside him at a press conference. (Reporting By Francesco Canepa; Editing by Andrea Ricci)
Tom Cruise is known for performing most of his own stunts in his movies. While filming “Mission: Impossible 6” yesterday in London he was injured during a building-jumping stunt. He was attempting a jump from a rigging onto a building but he fell short not once…but twice and ended up smacking directly into the building. In the video you can see him try to stand up after the accident and collapse.
No word yet on the extent of his injuries.
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Queen Latifah will get the royal treatment at the upcoming American Black Film Festival Honors.
The Oscar-nominated actress is set to receive the Entertainment Icon award at this year’s ceremony, to be held in Los Angeles on Friday. The star of “Star” on Fox says she is honored to receive the award.
“It means so much to me coming from fellow entertainers and my peers.”
Queen Latifah got her start as a rapper almost three decades ago. Besides her Oscar nod for “Chicago,” she’s also been nominated twice in Emmy acting categories and won a Golden Globe.
The American Black Film Festival Honors will air on BET and Centric at 8 p.m. EST on Feb. 22. Other honorees include Terrence Howard. Actress Regina Hall will host the event.
Once upon a time, there was a beautiful land filled with bright minds and gleaming prospects. People called it Silicon Valley, and out of it flowed knowledge, ideas and innovations that gave us almost-unthinkable powers to learn, to communicate, to transform our lives into exactly what we wanted them to be. The region’s denizens toiled happily at the cutting edge, and day by day, they were Making the World a Better Place.
Miami Heat player Hassan Whiteside is known for his quirky social media offerings and his latest may well be his best yet.
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Whiteside found a dead parrot in his yard and decided to investigate the situation, documenting it all on his Snapchat story.
The 28-year-old looked for evidence and questioned witnesses, though they remained tight-lipped on the incident.
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Rachel Maddow revisits how the Donald Trump "grabbing" tape, the release of hacked Clinton campaign e-mails, and the arrival of a major hurricane, obscured the U.S. government's announcement that Russia was interfering in the election.
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LEOMINSTER, Mass. — A man accused of killing a Google employee near her mother's Massachusetts home last summer is due in court.
Angelo Colon-Ortiz will be arraigned Tuesday in Leominster (LEH'-mihn-stur) District Court on assault with intent to rape and other charges in the death of Vanessa Marcotte on Aug. 7.
The body of the 27-year-old New York resident and account manager for Google was found in the woods after she didn't return from a run in Princeton, a small town about 40 miles (64 kilometres ) west of Boston.
Authorities say Marcotte fought her attacker and DNA taken from her hands helped solve the case.
PESHAWAR, Pakistan — Pakistan's military says a roadside bombing has killed at least two soldiers and wounded three in the country's northwestern tribal region that borders Afghanistan.
A military statement says that Wednesday's bombing took place in the Datta Khel area of North Waziristan.
It says the bomb exploded as a vehicle ferrying soldiers drove near it. The casualties were transported to a military hospital in Peshawar, the capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
The tribal region was a sanctuary for militants until several massive military operations claimed to have pushed them out of the safe havens. The army claims to have cleared the area but militants in North Waziristan sporadically strike back, targeting security forces.
Greenpeace crashes drone into French N-plant
PARIS: Greenpeace crashed a Superman-shaped drone into a French nuclear plant on Tuesday to demonstrate its vulnerability to outside attacks, the environmental group said.
Greenpeace said it had flown the drone - piloted by one of its activists - into the no-fly zone around utility EDF´s Bugey nuclear plant, near Lyon, and then crashed it against the wall of the plant´s spent-fuel pool building. “This action again highlights the extreme vulnerability of this type of buildings, which contain the highest amount of radioactivity in nuclear plants,” Greenpeace said. France generates 75 percent of its electricity from nuclear power in 19 nuclear plants operated by state-controlled EDF. EDF said that two drones had flown over the Bugey site, of which one had been intercepted by French police. “The presence of these drones had no impact on the security of the installations,” EDF said, adding that it will file a police complaint.
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. — It wasn't the Easter bunny that startled a South Carolina homeowner and his family. It wasn't even a burglar.
The Post and Courier of Charleston reported that Susie and Steve Polston were worried that someone was trying to get into their home Sunday. Instead, Polston's 16-year-old son found the intruder: a 9-foot alligator crawling on their second-story porch.
The family said the alligator climbed a back stairwell to the porch, crunched through the aluminum screen door and nestled between a sofa and a swinging bench.
State law requires a nuisance-trapped alligator to be killed, but the family didn't want that. The other choice was to wait it out, but the alligator was eventually euthanized.
Last year, an alligator rang a doorbell, while another fell asleep on a porch.
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The median price of apartments in Seoul surpassed 700 million won ($651,000) for the first time in January. According to KB Bank, the price rose 3 percent from the previous month, reaching 705 million won. The bank has been conducting surveys on the median apartment price since December 2008.
The median price is the figure in the middle of the numbers that range from lowest to highest.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The Rhode Island General Assembly has a lot of work to do when it returns from this week’s spring break.
There have been 1,119 bills introduced in the state House of Representatives, and 777 in the Senate, since the session began in January. Legislators typically adjourn in June after voting to approve a new budget for the coming fiscal year.
State House officials said Monday that the House so far has passed 208 of its own bills, plus 31 Senate bills, which includes routine marriage solemnization bills. The Senate has passed 137 of its own bills, plus 40 House bills.
It’s common for lawmakers to spend the first four months of the session vetting bills in committee hearings. The House has heard 602 of its own bills; the Senate, 369.
CHICAGO (AP) - The Department of Justice says Chicago's U.S. attorney's office is getting additional staff prosecutors so it can do more to reduce violent crime.
Attorney General Jeff Sessions says a total of 40 new prosecutors will be distributed among 27 locations. Most will receive just one, including the southern district of Indiana and the western district of Michigan.
A Friday Justice Department statement says the Chicago-based northern district of Illinois will get three, as will a district of Maryland.
Chicago's U.S. attorney's office has more than 150 prosecutors. It has said for years that staff numbers were down, hampering its ability to open more gang and guns cases.
President Donald Trump has criticized Chicago for high rates of gun violence. City officials say Trump oversimplifies the problem.
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MUTEK returns to Montréal for its 18th edition this August and today you can see the final wave of performers including Beatrice Dillon, Lotic and Helm.
The artists join new programs including two nights of NTS Radio live on stage featuring Dillon, Helm, Shit & Shine, buffalo MRI, Shiva Feshareki (DJing with four turntables) and more.
A closing night party at Satosphère will include two rooms and features Kara-Lis Coverdale, Murcof, Tokiomi, ESB and Africaine 808.
Finally, MUTEK detailed the London and Berlin lineups of its nightly Inter_Connect series, which spotlights artists from specific cities. The London night will feature Dillon (again), Bambooman, Moma, Reginald Omas Mamode IV. Berlin’s features Lotic, Dis Fig, Sarah Farina, N.M.O., Pelada and Toboggan.
MUTEK takes place August 22-27. Look at all the full lineup and order tickets on MUTEK’s website.
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Image copyright South Beds News Agency Image caption Police were called to the house in Nightingale Court on the new development at Wixams, close to Bedford, after "concerns" were raised for the welfare of a baby by ambulance staff
The parents of a two-month-old girl have been charged with her murder.
Cherinea Denton, 33 and Kevin Eves, 36, from Nightingale Court, Wixams, near Bedford, have been charged with murder and causing or allowing the death or serious injury to a child.
Harper Denton-Eves was taken to hospital on 12 June but died shortly after.
Police said they were called when "concerns" were raised about the welfare of a baby by ambulance staff.
An investigation has been launched by Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire major crime unit.
The East of England Ambulance Service was called to the house and called the police at about 06:00.
Both have been remanded into custody.
Rumour making the rounds today that a fix was to be made on Secrest Hill Rd – double culvert.
Nothing appears to be in the works at this time.
One of the CFL’s most prolific coaches has died.
Don Matthews was a larger-than-life character known for his abrasive style.
He died today in Oregon at the age of 77.
The native of Amesbury, Mass., announced in 2012 he was battling cancer.
The CFL says it is “deeply saddened” by his death.
The Hall of Famer had 231 wins and 10 Grey Cups on his resume.
He spent 22 seasons as a CFL head coach with B.C., Baltimore, Saskatchewan, Edmonton, Toronto and Montreal.
A controversial figure who had a high-risk, high-reward philosophy, players loved suiting up for “The Don” because of his reputation for creating a winning atmosphere.
Smoke filled the skies over Aurora just before noon July 4 as a house caught fire off St. John’s Sideroad, just east of Yonge Street.
Firefighters responded to a call just before 11:25 a.m. to the blaze in a boarded-up home set well back off St. John’s Sideroad. The building was fully engulfed when firefighters arrived on the scene.
Six trucks battled the inferno and ambulances also responded.
There were no reports of any injuries.
HR Talent Management is offering ePM clinics. This is an excellent opportunity for supervisors or proxies to access the ePM system and receive hands on assistance as they complete self-assessments, position descriptions or evaluations.
Human Resources staff members will be available during clinic hours to assist with questions and / or problems users may be experiencing. The clinics will be hosted on a come-and-go basis, and computers will be available for users.
The ePM clinics are not formal training classes for new users. If you are seeking a formal initial training class, please log in to Sum Total to view and sign-up for an available class.
The clinics will be held at the Doak Conference Center, Room 155 on the following dates:
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Baseball star Satchel Paige's ex-home burns, arson possible
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Investigators say a fire that destroyed the former Kansas City home of baseball legend Satchel Paige might have been arson.
The Kansas City Star reports investigators found evidence an accelerant was used in the fire Tuesday at the home where Paige lived until he died in 1982. The house has been vacant for years.
The Hall of Fame pitcher starred in both the Negro Leagues and Major League Baseball.
Bob Kendrick, president of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City, said baseball legends often visited Paige's home. Kendrick said he and others wanted to do something with the home to honor Paige but there was never enough money.
The current owner, Brian Cushon, said Tuesday he had intended to renovate the home.
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The Pickens County Coroner's Office said the death of an Easley man in law enforcement custody in May has been ruled a homicide.
The coroner said 42-year-old Randall Dale Scruggs was pronounced dead at Cannon Memorial Hospital just after 4 p.m. on May 28.
Scruggs suffered asphyxia from aspiration of gastric contents from thoracic/abdominal compression while in custody, the coroner said. His death was ruled a homicide.
There is no word yet on which agency had Scruggs in custody.
The coroner said the Pickens County Sheriff's Office is investigating the case.
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CNBC's Wilfred Frost reports on Cambridge Analytica, the firm at the center of Facebook's latest data misuse scandal, including its involvement with social media back during Brexit.
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SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – A Rhode Island man wanted for child molestation was arrested in Springfield on Friday.
The Springfield Police Department said they assisted in the arrest of 28-year-old Rodolfo Ortiz-Rivera on a warrant as a fugitive from justice from Rhode Island.
Police said Rivera was found hiding out in an apartment on Wilbraham Road in Springfield.
Rivera will face first degree child molestation and solicitation in second degree of child abuse charges when he returns to Rhode Island.
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) — Authorities are investigating a reported home invasion in North Charleston.
According to the Charleston County Consolidated Dispatch, North Charleston Police responded to the 5700 block of Nelson Street for a possible break-in with shots fired at 1:27 a.m. on Tuesday, April 18.
We’ve reached out to North Charleston Police for more information.
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Commissioners vote on bond payouts and project schedules
The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners approved the schedule of payouts for the bond referendums passed by voters on November 8, as well as the scheduling of projects found within each. For more, see the Saturday-Sunday, December 31, 2016 & January 1, 2017 edition.
Three Sea-Doos were stolen from St. Onge Recreation in Barrie May 20.
Barrie police are looking for three suspects who were caught on a surveillance camera stealing the recreational water vessels from the Hart Drive business as about 10:25 p.m.
A white Jeep Grand Cherokee entered the premise after moving the trailer blocking the entranceway, Const. Nicole Rodgers said.
The suspects hooked up a trailer carrying a Sea-Doo sitting at the side of the building to the Jeep and drove off. But the thieves soon came back for more, driving off with another trailer carrying two Sea-Doos at about 11:30 p.m.
The Covenant House, the nonprofit organization that supports homeless, low, and no-income individuals, is temporarily closing it’s drop-in center. The organization says they’re closing the doors due to public health concerns. There has been an increase in property damage, littering and vandalism at the home.
It’s only February but on Friday, Edmontonians found out what to look forward to in November. They Grey Cup is coming to Edmonton and details about the event’s always popular festivities were unveiled. Quinn Phillips reports.
SACRAMENTO — Fire crews are evaluating the damage to a Highway 50 overpass following a fire that started in a RV.
The Sacramento Fire Department reports that a RV fire from Friday night may have affected the expansion joints of the highway.
RV Fire last night spread into expansion joints of Hwy 50 overpass above T St. @CaltransHQ onscene evaluating with fire crews. T St. closed. pic.twitter.com/oz8ziesCp4 — Sacramento Fire (@SacFirePIO) April 17, 2017
A portion of T Street between Alhambra and Stockton Boulevards has been closed off while Sacramento Fire Department officials assess the scorched overpass.
No injuries were reported as a result of the fire and officials have not released the cause of the fire.
Stay with FOX40 as this story develops.
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Commerce Department is imposing more duties on Canada’s Bombardier C series aircraft, charging that the Canadian company is selling the planes in America below cost.
The 80 per cent duty comes on top of duties of nearly 220 per cent Commerce announced last month. The case is a victory for U.S. rival Boeing.
The U.S. says Montreal-based Bombardier used unfair government subsidies to sell jets at artificially low prices in the United States.
Specifically, Boeing charges that Bombardier last year sold Delta Air Lines 75 CS100 aircraft for less than it cost to build them. But Delta has said Boeing did not even make the 100-seat jets it needed.
Bombardier can appeal the sanctions. The Canadian government can also take the case to the World Trade Organization in Geneva.
The 17-year-old is believed to have been unconscious when she was pulled from the water - after the attack occurred at Kelp Beds, approximately three kilometres east of Wylie Bay, Esperance. Esperance Police together with St John's Ambulance and Esperance Marine Rescue, rushed to the scene where they treated the young girl on the beach.
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Heynckes confirms offer to return to Bayern
BERLIN: Veteran German coach Jupp Heynckes confirmed reports on Thursday that he is considering a return to Bayern Munich following Carlo Ancelotti’s dismissal.
“It’s not yet done and dusted,” the 72-year-old Heynckes told the Rheinische Post, the local paper near his home in Moenchengladbach.“I need to analyse things. It has been four and a half years since I stopped at Bayern and football has changed.”
German media report that Heynckes could return to Bayern until the end of the season with current Hoffenheim coach Julian Nagelsmann tipped to take over for the 2018/19 season.
Heynckes confirmed he has met with Bayern chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, president Uli Hoeness and director of sport Hasan Salihamidzic.“Many things were discussed,” added Heynckes.Ancelotti was sacked last week after poor results and ex-Bayern defender Willy Sagnol is now in temporary charge.
I was appalled at the importation of exotic species into Cayman.
I love the Cayman Islands, and we brought our “westie” dog with us one winter when we came.
We followed the program for six months in order to bring him. (I agree with the program.)
So to have exotic species imported into Cayman troubles me.
Unfortunately we know that Miami is known as a terrible base from which to ship anything.
(That is why we use Delta from Atlanta and always ship cargo from Tampa.)
Thank you for your coverage of the islands, which I miss every day that I am not there!
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A nearly 130-million year-old fossilized skull found in Utah is evidence that the supercontinent pangea may have split long after scientists previously thought. Veuer's Sam Berman has the full story. Buzz60
Evansville firefighters responded to an apartment fire on the south side of town early Tuesday morning. (WFIE)
Evansville firefighters responded to an apartment fire on the south side of town early Tuesday morning.
The fire happened at Woodland Park Apartments around 4 a.m.
A fire investigator told 14 News he's calling this arson after he found a plastic 'exit' sign, ripped from the ceiling on the second-floor hallway of one of the buildings in the property.
Two people were sent to the hospital, one of them for cuts he received after jumping out of his second-floor window, another, for smoke inhalation.
No visible flames and it looks like everyone got out ok. pic.twitter.com/vaabxn0EfG — Lauren Artino 14News (@Lauren14news) May 22, 2018
Firefighters say everyone else in the building got out okay.
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Richard Brettle, who has died aged 98, was awarded an Immediate Military Medal in 1944 for a gallant rescue attempt while under fire.
In September 1944, Sergeant Brettle was in Holland serving with 75th Anti-Tank Regiment RA. On September 16, the day before the launch of Operation Market Garden, his regiment was at Overloon, south-east of Nijmegen, in support of a battalion of The King’s Shropshire Light Infantry.
At midday the tank next to him, commanded by a Sergeant Taylor, was hit by an armour-piercing shot and set ablaze. Brettle ran to it and, in spite of the fire and exploding ammunition, succeeded in getting Taylor out of the turret, but the man was dead. He tried in vain to get the other...
Miramar has taken its share of criticism -- some players have complained that its open terrain is too sniper-friendly and occasionally barren. However, it still adds some much-needed variety for Xbox One players who've become all too familiar with Erangel (as good as it is) since the early access title reached the console in December. This also gives you a better idea of what to expect going forward. The PC version is clearly going to have the lead in terms of features, but that lead might not extend further than it does today.
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Fortnite Servers are down for some players tonight
While things seem to be returning to normal, players have been reporting issues with Epic Games servers tonight.
Some are reporting being unable to access Fortnite Servers at all, instead being hit with message telling them that Queues are full.
It’s unclear what is causing tonight’s issues, although the number of players reporting problems are dropping.
Epic Games have not released a statement on what the current issues are, meaning that they might not last long.
Independent outage monitor Down Detector has also seen a surge in Fortnite down reports today.
Down Detector UK registered a peak of Fortnite down reports, which are now subsiding.
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GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Collin Sexton scored 17 points, Donta Hall notched his fourth double-double of the season, and Alabama rallied from a 10-point deficit to beat No. 23 Florida 68-50 Saturday.
Sexton added eight rebounds and six assists for the Tide (15-8, 6-4 Southeastern Conference), which improved to 2-4 on the road.
The Gators (15-8, 6-4) lost their third consecutive SEC game, the first time that's happened since the end of coach Mike White's first season in 2016.
Alabama dominated Florida in the paint, on the glass and up and down the floor. Sexton took over in the second half, dribbling through the defence and creating open layups and dunks.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Kentucky will partner with a nonpartisan health foundation to help implement the state's Medicaid waiver.
Republican Gov. Matt Bevin and other state officials have scheduled a news conference for Wednesday to announce the partnership with the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky.
Kentucky is one of 32 states to expand its Medicaid program under former President Barack Obama's health care law. In January, President Donald Trump's administration gave Kentucky permission to make changes to the state's Medicaid program. Those changes include charging monthly premiums and requiring some recipients to get a job or do volunteer work to qualify for coverage.
The Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky opened in 2001 and has spent $27 million in health policy research. Its president and CEO is former Democratic U.S. Rep. Ben Chandler.
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Midland baseball routs Pinny
Midland High's baseball team looked sharp in its final tune-up on Wednesday before the postseason.
The Chemics had three pitchers combine on a shutout in an 11-0 five-inning mercy victory over visiting Pinconning. Liam Grady, Jeff Landis and Alex Money combined on the one-hitter.
Offensively, Landis and Jerry Bringard had multiple hits in the win, while James Harris connected for a home run.
The Chemics (24-11) open play in a Division 1 district at Mount Pleasant at 10 a.m. against the host.
Baku. 23 April. REPORT.AZ/ "The video posted by the Armenian media that allegedly Azerbaijani Army raised live force and military equipment near the contact line with Armenian Army is the next provocation.”
It was noted that the video reflecting army's forces and combat equipment near the contact line, allegedly owned by Azerbaijani army does not reflect the truth: "Video footage taken during the deployment of troops in the planned training of the Azerbaijani army were assembled from remote distances and different slopes edited.
The military-political regime in Armenia, which is seriously concerned about the mass protests, continues to keep its people in fear.
The Ministry of Defense reports that the relevant measures will be taken against provocations of the enemy.”
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The U.S. Coast Guard is searching a debris field 6 miles off of Point Año Nuevo in San Mateo County after finding fiberglass and five life jackets in the water.
After locating the hull section of the vessel floating in the water, they have confirmed it is a vessel and not an aircraft.
No missing persons have been reported and there are no missing vessels out of the Pillar Point Harbor.
Sacramento and Monterey are assisting USCG in search by aircraft and water.
They encourage anyone with information to call Sector San Francisco at 510-399-3547.
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Murphy went 3-for-5 with a solo home run and a double in Wednesday's loss to the Reds.
Murphy has gotten the starting nod in four of the last seven games, and he's gone deep in three of those. The 27-year-old has a .260 average to go along with seven home runs and 15 RBI in just 73 at-bats and has established himself as the top option behind the plate in Arizona over Alex Avila and Jeff Mathis.
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The long-anticipated streetscape project along East Fourth Street in downtown East Liverpool started Monday as construction crews worked on the sidewalk near the entrance to The Review. The scope of the project will take place at the intersection of Broadway and East Fourth streets, near Kent State, the ELHSAA Clocktower and the Carnegie Library.
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The capital region's jobless rate dropped to 5.8 per cent in September, compared with 5.9 per cent in August, due mainly to a decline of 2,200 job-seekers.
There was very little movement in the various job market sectors.
The one exception was the finance, insurance & real estate sector, which was up 2,000 jobs from August, to a record 40,400 jobs.
Federal government employment in the capital showed a slight decline during September, down to 142,900 versus 143,700 the previous month.
Technology sector jobs slipped to 48,100 versus 48,800 the month before.
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These days, people are always on the go. From work to taking the kids everywhere to grocery shopping, life just doesn't stand still anymore. We've all heard about mobile banking from your phone, but you don't have to be a tech geek to use mobile banking. In fact, mobile banking is really easy for anyone once you learn the basics.
First, make sure your bank offers a mobile banking app with convenient features that fit your needs. You want to make sure you can check your balances, deposits, and transfer funds between accounts, all while you're at your kid's game or waiting for an appointment. And with the mobile deposit feature, you can deposit a check from home or work. Some bank apps even allow mobile payments through your credit card.
So just make sure your bank offers a banking app with all the bells and whistles that lets you live and bank on the go. It's that simple!
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The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes in Maple Grove is welcoming Flaunt Accessories.
The new boutique offers affordable, high-quality clothing, accessories and home décor hand-selected to offer shoppers original flare.
Flaunt Accessories currently has a location in Northeast Minneapolis. The new store at The Shoppes opened April 1 and offers a larger space and expanded hours, seven days a week.
Flaunt started as a trunk show business in 2010 bringing a personalized shopping experience to homes and offices across the metro. Success on the truck prompted the first brick-and-mortar spot in Northeast Minneapolis where the shop then offered gifts and accessories from more than 25 local artists in addition to the latest styles in women’s fashion. Just like its trunk show business, both the Northeast store and the new store in Maple Grove offer a personalized shopping experience to help guests find exactly what they’re looking for.
Clothing and accessories are customized for every season and new pieces arrive daily.
May 30 (Reuters) - Newcastle United have completed the permanent signing of Slovakian goalkeeper Martin Dubravka from Sparta Prague after a successful loan spell last season, the Premier League club said on Wednesday.
The 29-year-old arrived at St James' Park in January and made 12 league appearances as Rafa Benitez's side finished 10th in the top flight.
Dubravka becomes Newcastle's first signing in the close season, on a contract until June 2022, after the club activated the option to sign him.
"Ever since he arrived with us on loan he has shown a fantastic attitude and great work ethic, and of course we have been very impressed with his performances for us on the pitch last season," Benitez said in a statement.
"This was one of the key positions we had identified we needed to strengthen and had been concerned about, so it is excellent news that we are able now to sign him on a permanent basis."
(Reporting by Hardik Vyas in Bengaluru, editing by Ed Osmond)
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Justin Timberlake hasn’t even performed at the Super Bowl halftime show yet and there’s already drama. During a press conference, JT was asked if he’d would let his son play football and his answer may rub the NFL the wrong way!
Listen above to hear what he had to say and to see if there’s a chance that there will be an *NSYNC reunion during his halftime performance.
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PARIS, Feb 15 (Reuters) - A French government spokesman said on Wednesday that he understood Germany's concerns over a possible acquisition of General Motor's Opel brand by Peugeot maker PSA.
"I do not know what conditions have been laid down," spokesman Stephane Le Foll, speaking to reporters after a weekly meeting of ministers, said.
"But I understand that, from the point of view of Germany, there is a desire to preserve a vital part of their industry and to preserve jobs," Le Foll said.
German labour minister Andrea Nahles had said earlier on Wednesday that Germany was holding talks with GM and Peugeot to ensure that Opel's three plants in Germany would remain open should the U.S. carmaker succeed in selling Opel to the French company.
(Reporting by Elizabeth Pineau and Jean-Baptiste Vey; Writing by Sudip Kar-Gupta. Editing by Jane Merriman)
Columbus Fire Marshal Ricky Shores said it was a homeowner's improper use of a propane tank that caused early Monday's house fire on 14th Avenue. Firefighters were called to the home around 2 a.m. Monday to extinguish the blaze.
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There’s no stopping BTS. The K-pop boy band that continues to steal our hearts is now starring in their own PUMA campaign. Shared on Instagram, the athletic apparel brand revealed that a #PUMAxBTS collection is in the works and will be globally available this summer.
Two ongoing investigations into people keeping too much junk on their respective properties by Polk County's environmental officer resulted in three felony arrests. According to Deryl Oates, Polk County's environmental officer, Stormy Lee Early, 36, of Onalaska, and Franklin Joeseph Steep, 62, and Teresa Estell Stepp, 48, both of Livingston, were all charged with felony dumping.
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Maud Nicholl, was born on July 3 1909, five years before the Great War began.
Although Miss Nicholl never married or had children, she still remains a popular and sociable member of the local community, where she still lives in her home.
Maud Nicholl's party
Now very hard of hearing, she nonetheless laughed loudly at points during her birthday celebrations.
Among those present was Rev Alistair Bates of Wellington Presbyterian Church, of which Miss Bates is a lifelong member.
“She’s got a great sense of humour – an unbelievable sense of humour,” he told the News Letter.
“She’s an absolute star.”
Maud Nicholl's party
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Is Maud Northern Ireland’s oldest person? Phone 028 3839 5577 if you know anyone as old as her or older.
Pompey boss Paul Cook gives his thoughts after the Blues clinched promotion at Notts County.
A 3-1 victory over the Magpies at Meadow Lane, coupled with Luton’s draw at Mansfield, was enough to seal a spot in League One with three games of the season remaining.
Pompey boss Paul Cook. Picture: Joe Pepler
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Officials said nearly 14-thousand people will flood the streets of Wellsburg this weekend for their annual Apple Festival.
The festival is celebrating its 39th year, but officials said the tradition dates back to when the Grimes Golden Apple was first discovered in Brooke County ---nearly 200 hundred years ago.
Since then, the festival has included a pumpkin decorating contest, craft booths, and of course all things apple.
But this year, officials say they're trying something different.
Apple Fest Co-Chair Ernie Jack says on Saturday, 12 booths will be set up on the town square and will be completely run by children.
"We're trying to teach the children social skills, how to barter the things they're going to be selling, and how to make change. Who knows, maybe some of these kids will be the future AppleFest committee," Jack said.
The festival runs until Sunday night.
Make sure you stop by and check out the 100 vendors offering homemade goodies, great food, and all things apple!
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Late provincial affairs minister Shuvai Mahofa.
The nation has been plunged into mourning following the sudden death of Minister of State for Masvingo Provincial Affairs Cde Shuvai Ben Mahofa early this morning.
Minister of Information, Media & Broadcasting Services Dr Chris Mushohwe confirmed the sad development.
"Minister Mahofa collapsed and was rushed to Makurira Hospital where she died around 4 am this morning," he said.
A veteran politician, Cde Mahofa joined the National Democratic Party in 1960, before joining Zapu when the NDP was banned, she later moved to Zanu from 1979, and his been a ruling party cadre till her demise.
A war collaborator during the liberation struggle, Cde Mahofa was a long-serving MP for Gutu South and has held several party and Government positions, among them Deputy Minister of Women Affairs; and Minister of State for Masvingo Provincial Affairs, a position she held to this day.
She is survived by four children and 27 grand children.
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Houston Texans star J.J. Watt is set to host his annual charity classic game at Minute Maid Park."One of my favorite days every year!" Watt said in a tweet.Tickets for the game go on sale March 4 at 9am.
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Six people were hospitalized Wednesday, June 14, after a traffic collision in Riverside.
The victims had minor to moderate injuries, Riverside city Battalion Chief David Bakas said.
The collision was reported at 12:26 p.m. at the intersection of Alessandro Boulevard and Overlook Parkway and required five ambulances, Capt. Robert Leaphart said.
One person had to be cut from a vehicle.
April 10 Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp -
* Announced pro-forma capitalization giving effect to previously announced definitive agreement with one of its senior lenders
* Pro-forma capitalization also gives effect to previously announced memorandum of agreement to purchase Korean Vessel
* Assuming completion of the 2 transactions, co's pro-forma total capitalization is estimated to be $279.4 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
A detoxification seminar entitled "How to Stay Healthy in our Toxic World" will be held on Friday, October 20 at 7:15pm at Planet Chiropractic. The event is free and open to the public.
Topics include:
-Where toxins are hiding and how to avoid them
-The best way to detoxify your body
-How to reverse disease by detoxifying
Attendees will receive a Take home Toxicity test and three steps to detoxify their body. The seminar is being taught by Becky Mauldin, ND of Pure Vitality.
Planet Chiropractic is located at 2173 Fairburn Road in the Ingles plaza. You may reach them at 770.783.1799
NEW YORK — Federal law enforcement officials say they disrupted a plot to carry out terrorist attacks at New York City locations, including concert venues, subway stations and Times Square.
Prosecutors announced Friday that three men based in Canada, Pakistan and the Philippines had conspired to carry out terror attacks in the summer of 2016 in the name of the Islamic State.
Prosecutors say 19-year-old Abdulrahman El Bahnasawy bought materials to make a bomb but was arrested after travelling to New Jersey in May of 2016.
He pleaded guilty later that year, but the case was sealed while the investigation continued.
Nineteen-year-old U.S. citizen Talha Haroon was arrested in Pakistan in 2016. Thirty-seven-year-old Russell Salic was arrested in the Philippines in April.
Welcome to the Sunderland AFC live blog for Monday, February 4.
The Black Cats crashed to another defeat yesterday, this time Ipswich Town leaving Wearside with three points after a 2-0 win.
Chris Coleman added Ovie Ejaria, Ashley Fletcher and Lee Camp on loan deals until the end of the season last week, and all three made their debuts against Mick McCarthy's men.
They all did reasonably well, but it was the old defensive frailties which cost Sunderland dearly as they couldn't build on a positive start against Ipswich yesterday. We've got all the reaction and analysis to the game.
Join the Chronicle SAFC team for all the latest from the Stadium of Light throughout the day.
Blac Chyna wishes ex Rob Kardashian a happy birthday The birthday wish comes months after the pair engaged in a nasty legal battle.
Blac Chyna is dating an 18-year-old rapper She confirmed she and YBN Almighty Jay are an item.
Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner defeat Blac Chyna in court Kim and Kris will be dropped from Chyna's ongoing lawsuit against the Kardashian-Jenner families.
Rob Kardashian denies assaulting Blac Chyna The legal battle between the former couple wages on.
Kardashians: Chyna's restraining order to blame for reality show ending Blac Chyna was granted a restraining order after Rob posted pornographic images of her online.
Sugarland has a new song out called “Babe” featuring Taylor Swift.
Give it a listen and let me know what you think.
Khartoum — The General Assembly of the Council of African Political Parties will hold its third session in Khartoum next Saturday, to elect the chairman of the Council and his deputies, and members of the Executive Committee.
The Saturday's meeting will approve the elected executive committee, the newly elected chairman and his deputies.
The General Assembly will approve a report on previous performance to be presented by the General Secretariat as well as the Council's new plans.
Afterwards, the final communique would be read out.
Bit bizarre hearing these right-wing calls for a “Barista Visa”. God forbid the idea of waiting longer in the morning for their posh coffee. — Andy Burnham (@andyburnhammp) April 17, 2017
Our Andy, who only ever drinks cold Bisto, is letting those southern softies on Twitter know what he thinks about their “posh coffee”. You’d never catch Burnham drinking overpriced la-di-da beverages from a high street chain. Never. Anyway, here’s a photo he tweeted two days ago:
Liquidised chips? Or was it a Moroccan mint tea…
UPDATE: Wasn’t long ago Andy was calling for posh coffee shops to expand…
For the second time in three years, the Patriots may see their home-field advantage throughout the AFC playoffs go up in smoke in South Florida because of a pounding administered by a Dolphins team with a losing record. Again behind a very comfortable-looking Jay Cutler and an explosive and versatile Kenyan Drake, Miami won game two of its de facto playoffs, needing to win three more to get to 9-7 and have a shot of playing the first weekend of January. Meanwhile, Tom Brady fell to 7-9 lifetime at Hard Rock Stadium, an astounding number when one considers that the Patriots future Hall of Famer is 81-28 on the road against every other NFL team.
Middlesbrough boss Aitor Karanka believes his side were the better team during their 0-0 draw with Leciester City at the Riverside Stadium.
MATCH REPORT: Middlesbrough 0-0 Leicester City
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During a gold rush, there’s often as much money to be made selling picks and shovels as digging in the dirt. One year out from the legalization of recreational marijuana, a number of Canadian companies are betting that this logic holds true for the country’s cannabis rush.
With weed producers rushing to list on the TSX and other stock exchanges, investor interest has focused mostly on companies that can supply the drug. But the ancillary parts of the industry, based on intellectual property, technology and logistics, could ultimately be where Canadian companies shine on the global stage.
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Researchers will continue their search for secret chambers in King Tutankhamun's tomb this year, harnessing sophisticated radar technology to find out if another burial is hidden at the famous site. Experts from the Polytechnic University of Turin will use radar to investigate the Egyptian tomb and its surrounding area, Seeker reports .
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Aleksandra Yardley (formerly Leavitt), an agent with RE/MAX Realty Affiliates, has started her own agency specializing in helping buyers and sellers navigate Northern Nevada’s booming real estate market.
Yardley moved to the United States from Poland in 2005, first settling in Incline Village and then moving to Reno in 2009. She has owned her own businesses since moving to the United States, working in property management until earning her real estate license in 2012.
Yardley earned her master’s and bachelor’s degrees in Polish language and literature, from the University of Wroclaw.
Malaysia's opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim speaks to the media in Kuala Lumpur February 4, 2015. Source: Reuters/Olivia Harris/File Photo MALAYSIAN Opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim filed a new application to set aside his 2015 conviction for sodomy, claiming the key witness in the case committed perjury and his statement should be considered fraudulent.
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South and North Korea will hold working-level talks at the truce village of Panmunjeom on Wednesday to discuss cooperation in the forestry sector.
The Unification Ministry said that South Korea will send a three-member delegation led by Ryu Kwang-soo, vice minister of the Korea Forest Service.
North Korea will be represented by Kim Song-jun, a senior official at the ministry of environmental protection.
The two sides are expected to discuss ways to help the North restore its forests devastated by excessive logging and explore cooperation in other relevant areas.
The talks are set to begin at 10 a.m. at the southern side of Panmunjeom.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Uni-asia Holdings Ltd:
* Total revenue increased by 16pct to US$48.1 million in 1H2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
This classic Vine video by @Hotdamnirock hilariously describes what it would be like if Santa Claus was Black.
Check out what happens when Black Santa let’s a naughty kid know that he hasn’t been nice this year.
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There is work happening at the future Mississippi Aquarium site in Gulfport. Here to talk about the progress, Mississippi Aquarium President and CEO David Kimmel.
A Georgia teen missing for nearly a week apparently was kidnapped by the father of one of her friends, local media reported Thursday. Calah Waskow, 15, vanished from her home in Evans on Sunday.
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TEHRAN, Iran — Iranian state TV says police have arrested a man who was hoarding two tons of gold coins in order to manipulate the market.
The Wednesday report quotes Tehran police chief Gen. Hossein Rahimi as saying the 58-year-old suspect had accomplices who helped him collect the coins over the past 10 months. He did not identify the suspect, whom state media referred to as the “Sultan of Coins.”
Two tons would be the equivalent of around 250,000 coins.
Iranians have stocked up on gold coins and other safe-haven investments as the local currency has plummeted in recent months. The Iranian rial has plunged to 90,000 to the dollar — double the government rate of 42,000.
Ural Airlines have won the Skyway Service Award
13.02.2017 — News
SVERDLOVSK REGION
Ural Airlines have become the winner of the Skyway Service Award 2016. The airline won in the nomination "The Best Airline", in the category "Domestic Charter Flights".
The Skyway Service Award is an annual industry-specific award established with the assistance of the Federal Air Transport Agency and granted both to Russian and foreign airlines. Winners are selected by online voting of passengers, as RusBusinessNews has been informed by the airline’s Press Service.
Ural Airlines rank among the top Russian airlines in terms of air traffic volume. In 2016, the airline provided services to 6.4 million passengers. The Ural Airlines’ aircraft fleet consists of 38 Airbus airliners.
Warriors coach Steve Kerr continues to feed our ears with so much more than basketball X's and O's. Kerr, who has spoken out on Donald Trump , alternative facts and political policies in the past, went off script once again during his pregame press conference Sunday to give his sympathy to Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas, whose sister died in a car accident Saturday .
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Airbus Adapts A380 Deliveries
(Source: Airbus; issued Dec 27, 2016)
Following an agreement reached between Emirates Airline and Rolls-Royce and a consecutive agreement between Emirates Airline and Airbus, the Toulouse based aircraft manufacturer is to adapt the A380 delivery stream with six aircraft deliveries postponed from 2017 to 2018 and six others from 2018 to 2019.
Airbus re-confirms the target to deliver around 12 A380s per year from 2018 as announced earlier in July 2016.
Further fixed cost reduction initiatives will be accelerated so the impact on break-even in 2017 is minimal.
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After mid-week matches that were played on Wednesday the second tier National Super League matches will take a six week break until July 12.
During this period, there will be a 30 day transfer window that starts from June 1, 2017. In between there will also be Round 64 FKF GOtv matches in the weekend of June 24 and June 25, 2917 as well as 2019 African Cup of Nations qualifier between Harambe Stars and Sierra Leone scheduled for June 13, 2017, away.
Vihiga United are placed at the summit of the 19 team NSL log with 35 points while MOSCA are at the bottom with a paltry 4 points.
COLUMBIA, Mo. - For most people, trips to the doctor can be quite scary. For adolescents and young adults with autism, taking control of health care decisions is not only frightening, it also can be a barrier to independence.
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An American woman is alleged to have travelled thousands of miles to commit a child sex offence in North Wales.
Defendant Christine Lacson Abad, 27, of Cary, North Carolina, appeared at Flintshire Magistrates’ Court today .
She is charged with arranging a child sex offence in North Carolina, attempting to groom the complainant aged 15 in the Wrexham area between August and December, and two charges of sexual touching.
Magistrates agreed with prosecutor Kevin Challinor that she should be remanded in custody to appear at Mold Crown Court next month.
He said that it was a serious matter and that it was the prosecution case that she had travelled considerable distances to commit sexual offences upon a vulnerable child.
Kath Jagger, defending, did not apply for bail.
The annual Boys Scouts of America Dinner was held Thursday at St. Mary Senior Citizens Center in Morgan City. The dinner, sponsored by Morgan City Rotary Club, raised money for the Evangeline Area Council, Boy Scouts of America.
Freiluftkino Kreuzberg launches its 25th season with a free open-air screening of Tarantino’s 1994 classic. Head to freiluftkino-berlin.de to apply for tickets and to check out the rest of this month’s line-up.
MADRID (Reuters) - Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde pinpointed former Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata as one of the main threats Chelsea pose to his side in the Champions League last 16.
The Catalan side have been pitted against the team they lost to in the 2011-2012 semi-finals, with Chelsea going on to win the tournament for the first and only time.
Valverde, whose side have won five European Cups, acknowledged the difficulty of facing the English champions.
"It's a tough draw for us because of the magnitude of the opposition," he said. "Chelsea are champions of the Premier League but we're excited about the tie, even though it will be difficult.
"Chelsea are a strong and physical team, with a clear tactical system in place. They take advantage of the physical nature of the Premier League well.
"With the signing of Morata they've added pace in attack, while (Eden) Hazard is very good between the lines."
(Reporting by Rik Sharma, editing by Ed Osmond)
On Thursday 25th January 2018, the Dominica Amateur Radio Club Inc. (DARCI) held its annual general meeting at its club site at Canefield East, to elect a new Executive Committee from among its members.
The new Executive Committee comprises:
Joseph Raymond – President
Roger Blanchard – Vice President
Hilkiah Lavinier – Secretary
Gordon Royer – Treasurer
Eric Cognet – Anniversary Chairman
Kathy Raymond – Fund Raising Chairman
John Christian – Education Chairman
Clement James – Operation and Maintenance Chairman
John Mitchel – Field Day Chairman
Sheinel Elizee Daway – Assistant Secretary/Treasurer
The Executive Committee will serve for the period January – December 2018 and will set the agenda for the club.
The Executive Committee meets on the first Thursday of every month and the general membership meet on the second Thursday of every month at the club site.
DARCI provides emergency communication in times of disaster to the people and Government of Dominica and also to world
when called upon.
SOUTHBURY – A hastily organized candlelight vigil attracted a crowd of more than 115 people who assembled outside the east entrance to Southbury Town Hall on Monday evening to take a stand against the violence that erupted in Charlottesville, Va.,…
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Arkady Babchenko, the Russian journalist reportedly murdered in Kiev, faked his death as part of a sting operation to "expose Russian agents" who were plotting his killing, Ukrainian officials have said.
The 41-year-old appeared at a press conference alongside the head of the Ukrainian security service on Wednesday afternoon.
Mr Babchenko, who was visibly tearful, said: "Special apologies to my wife. Olechka, I am sorry, but there were no options here.
"The operation took two months to prepare. I was told a month ago. As a result of the operation, one person has been captured, he is being held."
Vasily Gritsak, head of the Ukrainian Security Service (SBU), said the sting had been set up in order to thwart a genuine plot against Mr Babchenko's life.
AMSTERDAM The story headlined "Dutch approval of Ukraine-EU treaty delayed until after elections - ANP" is withdrawn. Dutch parliament is expected to vote on treaty next week. Approval or rejection by the Senate will not be affected by national parliamentary elections March 15.
The Houston Police Department says a 14-year-old boy was stabbed multiple times by another teen on Friday evening.Houston police officers responded to reports of a teenager stabbed near the 6000 block of Westpark Drive around 3:50 p.m.Investigators say a 14-year-old boy was standing in the Southwest Middle School parking lot when a light colored sedan with multiple people inside pulled up.According to reports, a "known juvenile suspect" exited the vehicle and stabbed the 14-year-old multiple times, and fled the scene.The victim was transported to Texas Medical Center in critical condition.Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers.
Susan Ferrell , Executive Director of the Lions Lincoln Theater, since April of 2016, has a full plate. She oversees the many productions at the historic venue. Susan will speak to Gary Rivers about the upcoming season on Wedesday’s Gaary Rivers Show.
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FIJI and perhaps, the world's first baby for 2017, was born at the stroke of midnight at the Lautoka Hospital. Ulaiasi Sorowale came into the world at 3.08kg after putting his mother Letila Bulivou through 10 hours of labour.
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Senate warns against actions that jeopardise Nigeria’s unity
The Senate on Wednesday urged Nigerians to desist from actions and utterances capable of jeopardising the corporate existence of the country. The upper chamber also charged its members to intensify their representative role by embarking on sensitisation in their constituencies to highlight harmonious and peaceful co-existence. This was predicated on `The Need for National Unity and Peaceful Co-existence in Nigeria”, a motion sponsored by 108 senators at plenary.
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Three keys to the Ducks' 5-4 overtime victory in Calgary in Game 3 of their playoff series:
1. The Ducks survived a special-teams nightmare. Calgary scored three power-play goals — the first time they’ve done so in a playoff game since 2006, also against the Ducks — while the Ducks had no power plays.
2. Shea Theodore played perhaps the best game of his young career. Bolstering a Ducks defensive unit that has had injuries, the 21-year-old defenseman had two goals; the second forced overtime.
3. The Ducks prevailed despite an atypical possession game. The Flames won 39 of 74 faceoffs against the Ducks, the best faceoff team in the NHL this season. Antoine Vermette was the Ducks’ outlier, winning 11 of 15 faceoffs.
One person killed in fiery Hwy 49 crash - KXXV-TV News Channel 25 - Central Texas News and Weather for Waco, Temple, Killeen Investigators say around 7:50am, that van was headed east trying to cross Highway 49 from Old Highway 49 when it was struck by a red 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The car crashed into the driver's side of the van and both vehicles burst into flames.
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A pro-gun group said Tuesday that a “social bias” against firearms was behind a decision by the University of Massachusetts to reject a 4-H youth program that teaches competitive shooting sports.
× Firework Forecast
Most of us will be rain-free for this evening with temperatures in the mid to upper 80s. A few pop-up showers will be possible into the evening but most of the showers will fade quickly after sunset. Those who experience showers will enjoy more comfortable weather once local firework showers get underway.
Sunset will occur at 8:36pm
Complete darkness will occur at 9:06pm
Rain chances will increase towards Friday with a weak front moving in from the north. Daytime heating will be the primary spark for thunderstorms to develop so the favored time will be from 2pm-7pm.
The ridge of high pressure will reestablish over the area for next week with more hot weather and lower rain chances.
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North Korea has vowed to carry out weekly missile tests, after the US vice president warned that America’s “era of strategic patience” was over.
Han Song-Ryol, North Korea’s vice foreign minister, warned that “all out war” would result if the US took military action.
"We'll be conducting more missile tests on a weekly, monthly and yearly basis," he told the BBC.
His comments came as Mike Pence, the US vice president, arrived in Asia and visited the demilitarised zone between North and South Korea, and warned North Korea not to “test” President Donald Trump.
"Just in the past two weeks, the world witnessed the strength and resolve of our new president in actions taken in Syria and Afghanistan," said Mr Pence.
"North Korea would do well not to test his resolve or the strength of the armed forces of the United States in this region."
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Santa Monica resident Jen Oh was recently awarded a prestigious George Award from Pepperdine University Graziadio School of Business and Management. The George Awards, named for George L. Graziadio, Pepperdine University benefactor and Imperial Bancorp founder, recognize a select number of students, alumni, faculty, and corporate partners who exemplify integrity, stewardship, courage, and compassion, while enriching the business world through their superior skills and entrepreneurial spirit.
Officials said Jen Oh is an exceptional full-time MBA candidate with a dual concentration in Organizational Change and Dispute Resolution through Pepperdine’s Straus Institute as well as President of the Graziadio Veterans Business Society
The Pepperdine University Graziadio School of Business and Management focuses on the real-world application of MBA-level business concepts.
Soccer-Capello targets survival and cup run for new club Jiangsu
HONG KONG, June 15 Fabio Capello has set his sights on steering new employers Jiangsu Suning away from the Chinese Super League (CSL) relegation zone and success in the Chinese FA Cup as the Italian prepares for the latest chapter of his long coaching career.
Judge-Executive Kevin Neal has announced that Marshall County has bought land to develop an industrial park.
Neal says the project is called Southwest One Industrial Park. The park will be one mile from I-69 and about 11 miles from the intersection of I-24 & I-69.
More information can be found on the county website.
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Hawaii officials are advising more residents of a rural Big Island district to evacuate because of approaching lava from Kilauea volcano.
Hawaii County Civil Defense said Wednesday lava from fissures continues to advance toward subdivisions in the Puna district. Officials say those in Kapoho Beach Lots and Vacationland are at risk of being isolated if lava crosses a road.
The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory says vigorous eruption continues from a series of vents that began opening earlier this month. Lava has crossed a key highway that connects the commercial center of Pahoa with Leilani Estates, where the eruption began.
Residents of Leilani Estates and nearby areas have previously been ordered to evacuate.
Kuhl will not make his scheduled start Tuesday against the Tigers as the game has been postponed due to rain.
The Pirates and Tigers will play their makeup game Wednesday as part of a day-night doubleheader. The team has yet to announce whether or not Kuhl will start either game of the doubleheader.
The Executive Chef of Chatham Bars Inn in Cape Cod came to visit us in the ‘Better’ kitchen! Check it out, and click here to learn more about the Chatham Bars Inn.
On Saturday, April 21, officers with the Great Bend Police Department stopped a vehicle in the 1000 block of Patton Road on a routine traffic stop. The driver of the vehicle, was contacted and later arrested for driving with a revoked drivers license and a habitual violator.
The Great Bend Police Department K-9 was deployed for a sniff around the vehicle. K-9 Lazer indicated the odor of illegal narcotics coming from inside the vehicle.
A search was conducted of the vehicle. 6.5 grams of Methamphetamine and drug pararphernalia was located inside the vehicle and seized. The passenger of the vehicle, was arrested for Possession of Methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.
The names of the arrested subjects will be released after formal charges are filed with the Barton County Attorney.
Anyone with information please call the Great Bend Police Department 793-4120 or crime stoppers at 620-792-1300.
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May 2 Enea
* Enea informs about increased financial significance of dispute with larger customer
* Says dispute has subsequently extended to now also include a one-sided price reduction that customer is introducing
* Based on the latest royalty report from the customer, the financial impact of the unilaterally introduced price cut is now growing
* The discrepancy between agreed price and the lower price the customer unilaterally is applying, was previously of limited financial significance but now represents a negative difference of more than 6 mln SEK in royalty for the second quarter of 2017 and is estimated to potentially reach between 20 and 30 mln SEK for the full year of 2017
* Enea invoices the customer according to the existing agreement and through dialogue and customary reminders urges the customer to pay accordingly Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting by Stockholm Newsroom)
A Cornish paradise for sailors and a magnificent Worcestershire home make our round-up this week.
NASCAR driver Aric Almirola was determined to keep his promise to Devin on Wednesday by walking him down the runway during the Catwalk for a cause event at Statesville Municipal Airport. Almirola suffered a compression fracture of the vertebra when he was involved in a fiery crash during last weekend's Go Bowling 400 at Kansas Speedway.
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The Lagos House of Assembly Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, has promised that the Assembly would scrutinise the Lagos N1.046tn to make sure that it delivered on its promises in meeting the aspirations of the people.
He said, “As usual, we are duty bound to painstakingly look at the the budget for the purpose of transforming same for the benefits of all Lagosians.
“I assure Lagosians that this House, through effective oversight, will ensure that the Year 2018 budget deliver on its promises to stimulate the economy of the state by focusing on infrastructure development, delivering inclusive growth and prioritising the welfare of Lagosians.”
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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina’s NAACP chapter is turning its back on the state’s most prominent Democrat, skipping its traditional invitation for Gov. Roy Cooper to be honored by the group seen as a stalwart backer of Democrats.
Cooper’s office on Friday declined to comment on the civil rights group’s decision to shut out the governor from its annual convention this weekend. Cooper says he’s disappointed.
State NAACP President Rev. William Barber told Cooper last week the governor and former state attorney general hasn’t done enough to free 42-year-old Dontae Sharpe. Barber wants a pardon for the convicted killer imprisoned for 22 years.
No physical evidence linked Sharpe to the 1994 crime. An eyewitness recanted her testimony and a former Greenville police homicide detective believes Sharpe was wrongly convicted because of dubious testimony.
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Why I gave Justice Yinusa N750,000 – Nwobike, SAN
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, Joseph Nwobike, has explained why he transferred N750, 000 to a serving federal judge, Justice Nasiru Yinusa. He insisted that the money was to help the judge pay for his mother’s medical treatment and bribe. Nwobike said this Wednesday at his ongoing corruption trial before an Ikeja division of […]
Why I gave Justice Yinusa N750,000 – Nwobike, SAN
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A special unit at a maximum Connecticut prison is giving young men a chance to rebuild their lives.
American Equity Investment Life Holding Company - FBR & Co boosted their FY2018 earnings per share estimates for American Equity Investment Life Holding Company in a report issued on Monday. FBR & Co analyst R. Binner now expects that the brokerage will post earnings of $2.50 per share for the year, up from their prior forecast of $2.35.
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WASHINGTON North Korea launched a missile near Sinpo, on its east coast, and the missile blew up almost immediately, a U.S. military spokesman said on Saturday.
U.S. Pacific Command detected and tracked what it assessed to be a North Korean ballistic missile launch at 11:21 a.m. Hawaii time (2121 GMT) on Saturday, said U.S. Navy Commander Dave Benham, a spokesman for U.S. Pacific Command.
"The missile blew up almost immediately," Benham said. "The type of missile is still being assessed."
(Reporting by Yeganeh Torbati; Editing by Sandra Maler)
Who are the highest-paid players in the world? Based on annual wages/bonuses/sponsorships
Footballers wages are constantly on the rise, but several world class superstars have risen above the crowd thanks to enormous bonuses and sponsorship deals.
Basic wages no longer form the majority of some players' annual income, including Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, the two top earners in world football.
But while the pair are constantly compared by their magical footballing abilities, which star takes home the biggest amount of pay on a yearly basis?
Messi and Ronaldo are joined in the top five by team-mates and a former Barcelona star, while there's a shock inclusion among the list.
Despite building a reputation as the richest league in football, the Premier League is not represented in the top five, according to the data from France Football.
Take a look through the gallery to reveal the highest-paid players in the world – based on annual gross wages, bonuses and sponsorship deals.
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Amy Smart and husband Carter Oosterhouse ended 2016 on a high note by welcoming their first child together.
“It is with great gratitude and pleasure to welcome our little girl Flora to the world,” Smart wrote in an Instagram post of the happy family in the hospital on Saturday. “What a blessed way to bring in 2017 Amen and Thank You God for this special new life!!”
HGTV star Oosterhouse also took to Instagram to share the news, writing, “We are so excited to announce the birth of our little lady...Flora! We love you more than you know and can’t wait to experience the journey. What a blessing” alongside the same photo.
Smart and Oosterhouse tied the knot in 2011 after a year of dating.
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Aug 15 (Reuters) - Pruksa Holding Pcl
* Says aims for sales of about 53 billion baht ($1.59 billion) this year
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MACON, Ill. (WAND) - Today moms in Macon are celebrating mother's day in a "high-caliber" fashion.
The Bullet Trap, a local range offered moms a different event for mother's day. Moms and family tried their hand in shooting and enjoyed a breakfast buffet.
The empowering event is to support the mothers in modern time, where self-protection has become more necessary than ever.
Corning >> The City Council Tuesday will propose an urgency ordinance to prohibit manufacture, testing, storage and sale of recreational marijuana for a period of 45 days.
If adopted, the city would have more time to fully study whether or not it wishes to ban such activities permanently.
According to the city municipal code, dispensaries for medical marijuana are prohibited within city limits, but last November the state voted to legalize recreational marijuana with more than 57 percent of the vote. Tehama County was one of 18 counties to vote no on Proposition 64 by a margin of 697 notes.
The ordinance must be passed with four votes from the council.
Other business
The council will appoint a vice mayor on Tuesday and authorize the purchase of a Pierce International Type 1 fire engine.
The meeting opens to the public at 6:30 p.m. at 794 Third St., Corning.
COSBY, Tenn. (AP) - Authorities say a Tennessee sheriff's deputy has fatally shot a man he was pursuing after the man confronted him with a weapon.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says in a statement that the shooting occurred Sunday evening in Cosby after the Cocke County Sheriff's Office responded to a call about a man who had outstanding warrants walking along a road.
When the deputy arrived, the man fled into a wooded area and the officer pursued on foot. Police say a confrontation occurred, and the deputy fired his weapon.
The man was hit and died after being taken to the Newport Medical Center. The statement did not include the names or races of the deputy or the man.
OXFORD  The Oxford Blackhawk volleyball squad is a solid team in 2017, however, when faced with Bainbridge-Guilford, they simply were outmatched losing at 3-0.
So far in 2017, it is more likely that Bainbridge-Guilfords volleyball team will win at 3-0, than it is that they would lose, or even lose a set.
The B-G Bobcats are that good, and Oxford learned this fact the hard way on Thursday, October 5.
Unfortunately, there is no stopping B-G. Very early on in the game it was pretty clear what we were up against. Not down playing my girls at all, but when you go against a team that plays year around, we know it is going to be an uphill battle, said Oxford head coach Kim Martin. Shortly into the first game, I told my girls just to have fun and play it out. I decided to let all of the girls have a chance to play the toughest team in the league, and it was a great experience for them.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (AP/WRIC) — An Ohio man accused of plowing his car into counter-protesters at a white nationalist rally in Virginia is set to make his first court appearance.
Col. Martin Kumer, superintendent at the Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail, says 20-year-old James Alex Fields Jr. has a bond hearing Monday morning.
Fields is charged with second-degree murder and other counts after authorities say he drove into the crowd, fatally injuring one woman and hurting 19 others.
Fields has been in custody since Saturday. Jail officials told The Associated Press they don’t know if he’s obtained an attorney.
A high school teacher said Fields was fascinated with Nazism, idolized Adolf Hitler and had been singled out by school officials in the 9th grade for his “deeply held, radical” convictions on race.
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CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A Vermont man suspected of killing his millionaire grandfather is trying to raise money to hire a lawyer to fight his family’s attempt to block him from an inheritance.
Nathan Carman has been called a suspect in the shooting death of 87-year-old real estate developer John Chakalos in Connecticut. No one has been arrested. He also has been questioned about the day his boat sank with his mother on it near Rhode Island. She’s presumed dead.
Her sisters sued in New Hampshire, accusing him of killing his grandfather and possibly his mother. They asked a judge to block Carman from collecting money from the estate.
Carman told a judge he wants to use money from a trust in which he’s the sole beneficiary to hire a lawyer. He says one of his aunts is trustee and hasn’t allowed him any funds.
A message was left Friday with the aunts’ attorney.
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April 24 (Reuters) - Gulfstream Aerospace Corp:
* GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE CORP SAYS ANNOUNCED PLANS TO BUILD A NEW SERVICE CENTER AT SAVANNAH/HILTON HEAD INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
* GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE -TO INVEST ABOUT $55 MILLION TO BUILD MAINTENANCE, REPAIR & OVERHAUL FACILITY ON EAST SIDE OF AIRPORT Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Red Sox right fielder Mookie Betts had an error that looked like it was pulled from a blooper reel earlier in the sixth when he caught a fly ball by Bregman then simply lost the ball as he tried to throw it back in. Betts looked confused as the ball dribbled away from him and he was charged with an error, allowing a run to score.
Everyone loves finding a good deal on clothing, especially when the money raised goes back to the community.
This weekend, Fox River Mills of Osage, Iowa, is having its annual benefit sock sale.
It's all taking place at the Cedar River Event Center at the Mitchell County Fairgrounds.
Nearly 8,000 people from across Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin make the trip every year.
Shoppers can find a variety of socks, ranging from baby and kids, to work and athletic, and hiking and sports socks.
"It's a cooperative opportunity for the service organizations like the Osage Rotary, Kiwanis, and Lions Club," said Judy Ott, Vice President of Customer Relations for Fox River Mills. "The monies raised here, gives back to the community through scholarship programs and other community projects that need to be done in the community."
Socks go for $1 to $3 per pair.
The three-day event continues from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, and from 12 to 3 p.m. on Sunday.
For more information about the sale, click here.
GLOUCESTER, Mass. (AP) — A 12-year-old Massachusetts girl used what she learned about creating a tourniquet from “The Hunger Games” to rescue her friend.
The Gloucester Times reports (http://bit.ly/2tbHTKE ) Mackenzie George was playing in a Gloucester marsh with friends June 3 when she slipped and cut her calf open. Megan Gething jumped in to action and tied a pair of shorts around her friend’s leg to slow blood loss, using a tip she learned from the young adult science fiction novels.
Megan says all that was going through her mind was helping “Kenzie.”
The injured girl was transported to a hospital, where doctors were able to rule out muscle or nerve damage following surgery.
Mackenzie’s father says doctors expect a complete recovery in a month.
The Georges say they’re thankful for Megan’s help.
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — You can get a free Italian ice Tuesday from Rita’s to help celebrate the first day of Spring.
The giveaway runs from noon to 9pm Tuesday, at all Rita’s locations.
Rita’s has been giving away free Italian ice on the first day of spring for more than two years. The company says it gave away almost one million cups in a nine-hour period last year.
To find the Rita’s nearest you click here : Rita’s Italian Ice
If Italian ice isn’t your style, Dairy Queen is giving away free ice cream cones Tuesday.
Death has been announced of wife to late veteran politician Gwanda Chakuamba’s wife Raima Chakuamba, faceofmalawi can reveal.
Her grandson, Anderson Moyo confirmed of the development in an interview with Zodiak online on Sunday.
According to Moyo, Raima Zaina Fatch succumbed to stroke Sunday morning at Vatos Health Care in Duluth, Georgia, in the United States of America.
He said burial arrangements will be announced in due course.
She is survived by a daughter and five grandchildren.
Deputies say Terry Williams walked away from his home off Limestone Point in Chapin around 7 a.m. (Source: LCSD)
Lexington County deputies announced the 69-year-old suffering from dementia who went missing Sunday morning has been found.
Terry Williams was safely located Sunday afternoon.
Williams reportedly walked away from his home off Limestone Point in Chapin around 7 a.m.
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With a voiceover from host Dermot O'Leary, exciting pictures of contestants both successful and not so much flood the screen.
The 44-year-old host says: "It's near. The crowds woop and cheer. This is showbiz. It's theirs, hers or his. The winner of The X Factor is…
"Now it's cheering you hear, fans snapping, hands clapping. All over TV like a true VIP. This is it, you're lit, another global hit and you've bagged a BRIT.
"Mate, well done, look how far you've come. It's The X Factor. Who's next?" Dermot asks.
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Tuesday is the deadline to file your taxes. Taxpayers were given three extra days because April 15 fell on a Saturday and Monday was a holiday in the nation’s capital. Unfortunately, thousands will try to file only to find they’ve been hacked.
If your tax return is rejected because someone has already received a refund under your social security number, act quickly. Nick Crocetti, Managing Director at CBIZ in Plymouth Meeting, says the IRS will contact you in writing if there’s a problem.
“Respond to that letter immediately, report the identity theft to the Internal Revenue Service in a formal matter,” Crocetti said. “There’s a form called 14039 that will start and keep the process going with Internal Revenue Service so they can investigate and authenticate your personal return.”
Contact one of the reporting services, file a police report and call your CPA or tax attorney. You’ll need help to clear this up as it could take several months.
March 19 (Reuters) - Fidelity National Financial Inc :
* STEWART INFORMATION SERVICES SAYS STEWART WILL BE OBLIGATED TO PAY TERMINATION FEE OF $33 MILLION TO FNF IF MERGER TERMINATED DUE TO STEWART’S BOARD Source text: (bit.ly/2pkppYP) Further company coverage:
April 20 The Mortgage Bankers Association on Thursday released a report on proposed changes in a possible reform of the secondary U.S. mortgage market including the role of mortgage government-sponsored enterprises Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
* U.S. mortgage industry group says it recommends a multiple guarantor model with at least two entities, preferably more, in a reform of secondary mortgage market.
* Reform should ensure a robust private mortgage market that can exist parallel to a government-backed market.
* Rechartered successors to Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac will likely be the first two guarantors.
* A U.S. regulator would be allowed to charter more mortgage guarantors in bid to promote competition
* Mortgage guarantors would be monoline, regulated utilities owned by private shareholders.
* A mortgage insurance fund with explicit government guarantee should be created to back eligible mortgage-backed securities. Further company coverage: (Reporting By Richard Leong)
Boy George and rocker Vince Neil clashed in the studio while filming reality show The New Celebrity Apprentice over the former Motley Crue star's drinking. The Culture Club singer, who is a recovering drug addict, took exception to Neil's boozing as they attempted to record a new song as part of a challenge for the show, which debuts in America next week , and he let new Apprentice boss Arnold Schwarzenegger know just how he felt in a new clip.
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Emerson Police Chief Randy Turner, center, flanked by Assistant Chief Kyle Teems, left, and Officer Chris Barnes sport a week's participation in "Beards for Bikes." "We are kicking off the 'Beards for Bikes' campaign," Chief Randy Turner said.
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Ex-Big Brother Naija housemate, Vandora, in a video posted on her Instagram page, @vandora_vandora, reacts to viewers who came on her Instagram page to insult her for rejoicing when Tobi was evicted on the final show on Sunday.
During the live eviction show, some of the housemates’ reactions when Tobi Bakre was evicted didn’t go down well with his fans, as they immediately went on the concerned housemates’ social media pages to vent their anger.
The housemates, Lolu, Vandora, Dee One and Khloe have been verbally attacked since Sunday on their Instagram pages.
Vandora, who couldn’t stand the insults anymore, took to her Instagram page to address the issue.
According to her, have you ever seen when you score a goal and you tell the other team not to celebrate? I was never on team Tobi.
“Tobi said things about me that I didn’t appreciate and I still don’t. I don’t like him and he doesn’t like me either, we are both clear on that,” she said.
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Who needs a horse when you have a beaver?
A couple northeast of Regina, Sask. were out checking on their 150 cattle on Good Friday when they noticed something strange: The cattle were gathered together and walking slowly behind a beaver. The beaver was leading the cows! When the beaver stopped, the cattle stopped too.
They said they are used to herding their cows with horses or quads, but nothing like this.
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The video was also posted on Facebook with the caption: “We talk about how awesome our Canadian beef is, but a beaver leading cattle around? It’s the most Canadian thing ever!”
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ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — The company that runs the Hibernia platform off Newfoundland has pleaded guilty after it continued to operate after a crude oil leak that saw 6,000 litres spill into the North Atlantic.
The Hibernia Management and Development Company was fined $80,000 and ordered to pay $170,000 into the federal Environmental Damages Fund.
Newfoundland and Labrador’s offshore energy regulator announced in 2015 it had laid charges in connection with the spill.
An agreed statement of facts says about 6,000 litres of crude oil leaked from Hibernia’s offshore loading system starting on Dec. 27, 2013.
It was blamed on a slightly open valve which a supply vessel closed about five days later.
Hibernia is located 315 kilometres east of St. John’s and sits in 82 metres of water.
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Cardinals reportedly spoke to Blaine Gabbert about contract extension
The Arizona Cardinals may well see Blaine Gabbert as their stopgap quarterback for the immediate future.
According to Mike Jurecki of Arizona Sports 98.7, the Cardinals have reached out to Gabbert’s representatives to discuss a contract extension for the would-be free agent.
Hearing the Cardinals have reached out Blaine Gabbert representatives regarding a contract extension. https://t.co/suRH0VpQ90 — Mike Jurecki (@mikejurecki) December 11, 2017
Carson Palmer’s future is murky, as he was considering whether he’d play in 2018 even before going down for the season with a broken arm. The Cardinals may need something of a bridge quarterback, and are apparently satisfied with Gabbert’s contributions both on the field and behind the scenes. There appears to be a real desire to keep him around for at least another season — for better or worse.
MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens recalled forward Nikita Scherbak from the Laval Rocket of the American Hockey League on Friday.
Scherbak, a 2014 first round draft pick, has seven goals and 30 points in 24 AHL games this season.
He played twice for Montreal early in the season without recording a point before suffering a knee injury.
He will be available for afternoon games at the Bell Centre on Saturday against Anaheim and on Sunday against Ottawa.
Former Chiefs defensive lineman Bill Maas said he was honored to be a part of a great class of KC inductees to the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame next month ... and he is impressed with the 2017 Chiefs' 4-0 start.
Schwarber is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Tigers.
Cubs manager Joe Maddon will hold out of a trio of lefty-hitting mainstays in the lineup (Schwarber, Anthony Rizzo and Jason Heyward) with southpaw Francisco Liriano on the hill for the Tigers. After a trying 2017 campaign, Schwarber has re-emerged as a force in the heart of the order for Chicago with an .876 OPS across 295 plate appearances, but he has yet to completely solve same-handed pitching. He maintains a .283 slugging mark and has struck out 31.6 percent of the time versus southpaws this season.
Riggs talks about his family that passed away and then must dodge a train before getting hit.
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At Oregon State University, the Go Baby Go program alters toy cars so that they can help children with disabilities move around with ease.
Cuevas is slashing .300/.344/.383 with a homer and four RBI in 64 plate appearances since being recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque.
The rookie isn't getting a ton of playing time now that all the Rockies' outfielders are healthy, but he's producing well in the limited opportunities he's gotten. Cuevas hasn't displayed much pop in the majors -- he has just two extra base hits during his first cup of coffee in Denver -- but he's making contact at a very strong 87 percent clip. The 26-year-old doesn't offer a ton of upside while he's relegated to the bench however, and it's tough to see him jumping ahead of Carlos Gonzalez, Gerardo Parra or David Dahl in the pecking order any time soon.
QUETTA, Pakistan — A Pakistani health official says a special five-day anti-polio drive is being launched in the capital of southwestern Baluchistan province after traces of polio virus were found in the sewer system.
Syed Faisal Ahmed, the co-ordinator for Emergency Operation Centre in Quetta, said Monday that some 400,000 children under age five will be immunized against the deadly virus.
He said decision to launch the special drive was made after environmental samples in Quetta confirmed the presence of the virus. Ahmed said 1,345 teams will cover 39 local councils of the city amid tight security.
The Seahawks lost the game and their composure at the end as Jacksonville beat Seattle 30-24 yesterday. The Haws can still win the NFC West if they can beat the Rams on Sunday…..Johnathan Williams had 23 points and 12 rebounds to lead Gonzaga over Washington 97-70 last night in Seattle…..The LCC women beat Linn Benton 86-71 at the Everett tournament on Sunday. The LCC men dropped a 98-90 game to Southwestern Oregon at the Lane tournament…..The Blazers open a five game road trip tonight in Oakland against Golden State, KLOG 6:05 pm…..Former Monarch Josh Wilson is the new head coach of Tumwater and he brings his T-Birds to his ‘ol stomping grounds tonight, FM 101.5 The Wave 6:45 pm. Also tonight, Waverly Australia is at the R.A. Long boys at 7 pm.
Three hunters have been accidentally shot while hunting deer in Iowa with shotguns.
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources says an 11-year-old boy was struck in the hip on Sunday by his 13-year-old brother when a deer ran between them and they both fired. The boys were hunting with their grandfather near Iowa City.
On Sunday morning 28-year-old Justin Scroggie of New Market was shot in the arm when he was mistaken by another hunter for a deer in southwest Iowa.
Another accidental shooting in the same area of the state remains under investigation from last Tuesday when 65-year-old John Fish of Villisca was shot in the foot by a 15-year-old boy firing at a deer which ran between them.
The DNR says none of the injuries are life threatening.
WTKR News 3 is currently broadcasting on Antenna TV, WGNT 27.2 while crews are working to repair a problem at the WTKR transmitter site.
Anyone using an antenna on their television to receive WTKR is currently affected by this outage and can tune to WGNT 27.2 for now to watch CBS and WTKR programming.
Charter, Metrocast, Mediacom and Time Warner subscribers, as well as customers of other smaller cable companies, are also affected. We are working with all of these cable companies to provide workarounds to their systems until we can restore WTKR’s over-the-air transmission. Cox, Verizon and DishNetwork customers should not be affected by this outage.
At least one person was hurt after a crash involving a military convoy.
It happened Saturday, Aug. 12 on I-75 between the Bridgeport Township and Birch Run exits.
Officials said the soldiers were taken to Saint Mary's of Michigan in Saginaw to be looked over. Military members standing outside the hospital said the men were doing fine.
The troopers were in Michigan for the annual Northern Strike War Games at Camp Grayling. They were headed back to their base in Ohio when the crash happened.
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The construction of social housing units in Milltown will commence later this year.
Councillor Michael O’Shea brought a motion to the monthly meeting of the South and West Kerry Municipal District, asking for an update on the proposed construction of eight social housing units.
Kerry County Council says construction will begin in August of 2018, and take 12 months to complete.
A baby has been taken to hospital after a car hit a pram in the Black Country.
The car collided with the pushchair in Pinfold Street, in Darlaston, around 10.15am.
A West Midlands Police spokeswoman said: “There was a collision between a car and a pushchair at 10.15am.
"A baby has been taken to hospital.”
The road is closed between Wolverhampton Street and King Edward Street while investigations take place. Bus diversions are in place.
Our reporter Annette Belcher will be reporting from the scene.
Follow updates below.
April 13 Future Bright Holdings Ltd
* Units confirmed its entering into of several bank loan agreements/facility letter with Bank Of China Limited, Macau branch as lender
* As of April 13, controlling shareholder and his associates hold 41.31% of existing issued share capital of company Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Baku. 4 October. REPORT.AZ/ Azerbaijani-origin Ramil Guliyev, representing Turkey at present, is on the short list of nominees for the title of the best male athlete of Europe.
Report informs citing the official website of the European Athletics Association, the 27-year-old athlete is among the top three athletes in 2017.
Other candidates are France's decathlonist Kevin Mayer and German javelineer Johannes Vettel.
Notably, Ramil Guliyev won a gold medal in the 200-meter race at the World Championship in 2017 in London, UK.
Nigeria retail sales dropped by 16 percent this year to 105 billion from 125 billion recorded in 2016 according to US management consulting firm, AT Kearney’s 2017 Global Retail Development Index (GRDI) report. Retailers have long been attracted to the sheer size of the Nigeria market however the report said Nigeria is now behind Morroco,…
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It's rough out there for allergy sufferers, and there won't be much change over the next few days.
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — Get your 84 jerseys out.
The Minnesota Vikings will induct Randy Moss into the team’s Ring of Honor during the upcoming season. The team also announced on Wednesday that former receiver Ahmad Rashad will be inducted with Moss in the team’s first ceremony since 2013.
Moss is one of the most popular players in Vikings history. He electrified a stagnant franchise when he was drafted in 1998 and spent seven record-setting years in purple before being traded to Oakland. Moss returned for four games in 2010, but clashed with coach Brad Childress before being released. His No. 84 jersey continues to be a big seller in Minnesota to this day.
Rashad played seven seasons for the Vikings from 1976-82. He made four Pro Bowls as a Viking.
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He’s known as a ferocious competitor on the field, a courageous leader and arguably one of the finest scrum-halves ever to wear the number nine jersey. Joost van der Westhuizen, one of South Africa’s favourite rugby heroes represented the country in 89 test matches, scoring 38 tries and playing a crucial role in the Springbok squad’s iconic 1995 Rugby World Cup win. This week, after a brave six-year battle with Motor Neuron Disease, Joost passed away. Carte Blanche pays tribute to a legend.
SACRAMENTO (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday afternoon's drawing of the California Lottery's "Daily 3 Midday" game were:
0-6-7
(zero, six, seven)
Emmitt Smith to NFL Owners Someone Give Kaep a Shot Already!
Emmitt Smith to NFL Owners: Someone Give Kaepernick a Shot Already!
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We're in the 2nd week of pre-season football and one thing's clear to Emmitt Smith -- Colin Kaepernick should be on an NFL roster.
"I think somebody needs to give him a chance," Smith told our friends at BSO ... " He deserves to be back in the game."
The Hall of Famer says Kaep "definitely" has the talent to make a roster -- and suggests that he's being blackballed over his protest
"He is an American citizen and he does have rights. And his rights should not be violated just like no one else's rights should be violated."
Should be interesting to see how the NFL world reacts this week -- with Marshawn Lynch and Michael Bennett sitting down for the anthem this weekend.
All lanes of westbound Interstate 26 in Calhoun County are now open after a crash shut down the highway Wednesday morning.
The South Carolina Highway Patrol says the crash is at the 131 mile marker, before the Sandy Run exit, Route 21, at about 4 a.m. Troopers say two tractor-trailers collided and both overturned.
One of the drivers suffered minor injuries, according to the Highway Patrol.
Westbound traffic was backed up for six miles when the highway was blocked for several hours. All lanes reopened about five hours after the crash.
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Authorities are on the scene of an officer involved shooting in Knox County.
This happening around 9P.M. Tuesday night in the Chuckles gas station parking lot off Old Decker Road.
Authorities say they were attempting to serve a felony warrant when the suspect exited his vehicle.
No officers were injured.
The 35-year-old male suspect was taken to the Good Samaritan Hospital. Stay with 44 News for updates.
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Lillard finished with 32 points (11-18 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 7-8 FT), 10 assists, three rebounds and one block in 37 minutes during Friday's 130-105 loss to the Raptors.
The Trail Blazers were blown-out Friday, falling behind by 19 points in the first quarter alone. Despite the lopsided scoreline, Lillard was able to put up a well-rounded stat line. In fact, the 32 points were Lillard's highest point total since back on December 11th against the Warriors.
Indiana's business-recruitment officials reached 30 percent fewer incentive deals during 2016 than the previous year, which the agency says is a positive sign. The Indiana Economic Development Corp. completed 227 such deals for tax breaks and training grants this past year after inking 323 during 2015, the Indianapolis Business Journal reported .
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It's funny how someone's opinion or a story will stick with you, how it will trail like a mist of a cloud over your head. It's a story that hasn't changed my behavior, but it certainly gives me pause to think of dressing for Easter in another way.
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PARIS (AP) - A cold case in France is heating up, with three new arrests this week over the 1984 killing of a 4-year-old boy named Gregory.
The investigation has involved family rivalries, judicial bungling and 12,000 pieces of evidence - including about 2,000 anonymous letters - in the three decades since his corpse was pulled from a freezing river in eastern France.
The Burgundy gendarme service and Dijon appeals court said in a statement that three people were arrested Wednesday. Local newspaper L'Est Republicain reported that they were a great-uncle, great-aunt and aunt of Gregory's and that they are suspected of complicity in the killing.
A relative was initially jailed but released - and then killed by Gregory's father. Then Gregory's mother was accused of killing her son, before being cleared.
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Burlington rock band Kill No Albatross will cap a three-band night of live music in Guelph on July 27.
The band’s forthcoming EP “Speak True Evil” is a definitive statement that “blends the accessibility of rock, the technicality of prog, and the energy of hardcore through intelligent songwriting, bold guitar work, and emotional intensity,” said a news release.
Also playing on the evening are Guelph rockers Mute Union and Barrie-based progressive metal outfit Jupiter Hollow.
“This will be a wild, energetic night that you don't want to miss,” said the release.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has voted overwhelmingly to approve new sanctions against Russia to punish Moscow for meddling in the 2016 election and its aggression in other parts of the world.
The chamber passed the bipartisan sanctions legislation 97-2. The measure has been attached to a bill imposing penalties on Iran that the Senate is currently debating and also has strong support.
Lawmakers are taking action against Russia in the absence of a forceful response from President Donald Trump. The president has sought to improve relations with Moscow and rejected the implication that Russian hacking of Democratic emails tipped the election his way.
But Trump’s secretary of state, Rex Tillerson, says he agrees with members of Congress who want Russia held accountable for its meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
With Father’s Day rapidly approaching, there are tons of different sales and deals taking place leading up to the big day. Jaybird is jumping on the sale train as we are now seeing both the Jaybird X3 and Freedom F5 Sport earbuds being discounted.
Available from either Best Buy or Amazon, both headphones are priced at just $99, bringing a discount of either $30 for the Jaybird X3’s or $50 for the Freedom F5’s. For headphones that are so popular and highly touted, this is a great price for either option.
If you’re on the fence about whether you should pick up the Jaybird X3’s for your Dad (or yourself), be sure to check out our full review here. Let us know which option you decide to pick up and why you picked one over the other.
False 911 Call Fails, Kasilof Man Arrested after Car Chase
Alaska Native News Aug 14, 2017.
A 23-year-old Kasilof man was taken into custody after a car chase, and charged with Felony Eluding, Assault III x2, Reckless Driving, and Terroristic Threatening II on the Kenai Peninsula on Saturday, troopers report.
At 1:37 pm on Saturday afternoon, troopers attempted a traffic stop on Clayton R. Nelson, who had an outstanding felony warrant in connection with an assault case being investigated by the Soldotna Police Department.
Troopers report that Nelson, in an attempt to draw off his pursuers, made a false 911 call. That effort was unsuccessful, and the pursuit ended with Nelson’s arrest.
Nelson was taken into custody on the felony warrant, Felony Eluding, Assault III x2, Reckless Driving, Driving with License Revoked, Violating his Conditions of Release, and Terroristic Threatening II.
Nelson was transported to Kenai, where he was remanded to the Wildwood Pretrial Facility and held without bail.
Textures are striking. Anderson oscillates between matte and glossy glazes, in a spare palette of black, white and gold. The pieces, on pedestals and on the floor, marry an industrial look — contemporary, sturdy, spare — with ornate, baroque flamboyance. Sloppy craft may be a popular idiom these days, but Anderson opts instead for the pristine and immaculate, even as he draws from a hodgepodge of visual sources: the sprightly, cartoonish forms of the Japanese superflat aesthetic; the oversized frowning lips of blackface minstrelsy; offensive racial stereotypes and saccharine cuteness. Throughout his work, seduction consorts with repulsion, innocence with threat.
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Kathryn Hutchinson, a 52-year-old retired teacher, was accompanying her father to a doctor's appointment last year when his doctor recommended that Hutchinson make an appointment of her own. Hutchinson was diagnosed with prediabetes at the time and was obese, with severe arthritis and a history of depression.
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A new partnership between a Tulsa college and an Arizona airline is helping students get jobs out of college.
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Mesa Airlines announced a new program for students on Wednesday.
The program will not only help Mesa Airlines get qualified pilots and technicians, but will also help Spartan College graduates get jobs.
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The U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday unanimously passed a bill to help Holocaust survivors and the families of victims obtain restitution or the return of Holocaust-era assets, JTA reported.
The measure, known as The Justice for Uncompensated Survivors Today (JUST) Act, requires the State Department to report on the progress of certain European countries toward the return of or restitution for wrongfully confiscated or transferred Holocaust-era assets, including property, art and other movable property.
The monsoon season is bringing torrential rain to South Korea, which is also expected to be hit by Typhoon Prapiroon Monday.
Heavy rain advisories are still in place for the western part of the capital region, North Chungcheong and Gangwon provinces and inland areas of Gyeongsang Province.
Heavy rains warnings for South Chungcheong and Jeolla Province were lifted on Monday.
Typhoon Prapiroon is expected to reach the southern waters off Jeju Island early Tuesday and pass the coast of the southern port city of Busan on Tuesday evening.
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Punta Gorda can expect to see a new permanent police chief next month.
City manager Howard Kunik said he's trimming more than 130 candidates to 10 before interviews start. No one currently with the Punta Gorda Police Department applied.
"A fresh set of eyes, maybe tweak things here and there," Kunik said.
Kunik said all of the candidates are from other parts of Florida or the country.
He listed the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic and Northeast as the primary out-of-state applicants.
"We've got people interested in coming to Punta Gorda from a wide area," Kunik said.
Kunik fired Tom Lewis, former Punta Gorda police chief, at the end of August, following an internal investigation by the city.
The investigation report said a shoot, don't shoot demonstration for the Chamber of Commerce on August 9, 2016 failed to meet multiple safety protocols. Lee Coel, former Punta Gorda police officer, shot and killed Mary Knowlton, a retired librarian, during the demonstration.
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Estonian prime minister Juri Ratas wrote on Friday in his summary of the digital summit in Tallinn that EU members states should cooperate more on cyber defence. He said "a common European approach to cybersecurity" was needed, as well as a "single European cyberspace". Ratas said "national and joint preparedness" against cyber attacks should be increased. "We should make Europe a leader in cybersecurity by 2025," he said.
A whopping $60,000 was raised this year during the Yamaska Valley Optimist Club’s (YV0) annual financial campaign that culminated with the Walk for Women’s Cancers in TBL this past Sunday.
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Government control, reports of censorship and the harassment of some journalists -there are serious questions about the freedom of Russia's media. As CNN's Fred Pleitgen explains.
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Documents obtained Wednesday by The Associated Press show that 35-year-old Elizabeth Odell-Quate was jailed June 6 on a felony forgery warrant issued in June 2016 in St. Clair County, Illinois.
She and her husband, Jason Scott Quate, now also face felony charges in Belleville, Illinois, of concealing the girl’s body.
Documents show Odell-Quate is named in a warrant issued on a larceny charge in December 2015 in Madison County, Illinois.
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Medy Elito's goal was not enough as Cambridge United remain in search of their first win of the season following a 2-1 defeat at home to Carlisle in Sky Bet League Two.
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The adventure of Ghanaian international Isaac Coffie in the Serie A could end any time soon as English side Watford and Bundesliga side Hoffenheim keep taps on him.
The Ghanaian youngster has been in tremendous form this season for his side heightening interest from the two sides.
The two sides are expected to dash out a huge transfer fee in their bid to land the 25 year old Rossoblu.
Coffie, who has spent some year at Torino, Piacenza, Chievo Verona and Sassuolo could end up tasting the English Premier League if Watford outmuscles Hoffeinham for his signature but the German side appear more determined for his signature.
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KBN preps ‘well priced’ dollar benchmark Kommunalbanken has circulated initial price thoughts of 5bp area over mid-swaps for a no-grow $1bn three year benchmark, a level that bankers away from the trade said was 'well priced'.
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Collision shuts highway in both directions about 10 kilmotres east of that community
The drivers of two vehicles, as well as two horses in a trailer being pulled behind one of the vehicles, are deceased following a tragic collision on Highway 3/95, about 12 kilometres east of Yahk, about one one hour west of Cranbrook.
The accident occurred about 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, according Cranbrook RCMP, who attended the scene.
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Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally have a book coming out! We repeat, this amazing couple has written a book together!
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DETROIT (AP) — Wayne State University has a message for former students who owe money to the Detroit school: Come back and let's make a deal.
Wayne State says it will gradually forgive up to $1,500 in debt if a student returns and enrolls full-time. If a student successfully completes a semester, one-third of the debt will be dropped. Every successful semester will erase more debt.
The school is holding information sessions on June 28 and June 30. Wayne State is calling the program "Warrior Way Back."
Dawn Medley, an associate vice president, says many students "are shut out of the path of higher education" because they owe relatively small debts. She says Wayne State is "excited to reopen that path."
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Mauricio Martinez and Christie Prades are coming to a city near you in the roles of Emilio and Gloria Estefan in the national tour production of On Your Feet! The tour celebrates its grand opening October 6 at The Adrienne Arsht Center in Miami. Check out the vibrant production shots, and join the conga when On Your Feet! comes to your town!
China's Commerce Ministry issued a ban effective from today on several imports from North Korea, including coal, iron ore, lead concentrates and ore, lead and seafood, a move that is in line with UN sanctions announced this month.
Beijing issued the banning order on Monday, Reuters reported.
UN sanctions must be implemented 30 days after the resolution was approved in a vote on August 6.
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WHITEHALL, Mich -- The 4th ranked Whitehall wrestling team took the top spot in the West Michigan Conference tournament Friday night.
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In this July 3, 2018, image taken from video provided by the Thai Navy Seal, Thai boys are with Navy SEALs inside the cave, Mae Sai, northern Thailand. With heavy rains forecast to worsen flooding in a cave in northern Thailand where 12 boys and their soccer coach are waiting to be extracted by rescuers, authorities say they might be forced to have them swim out through a narrow, underwater passage. The 13 are described as healthy and being looked after by medics inside the cave.(Thai Navy Seal via AP)
Lonzo Ball and Kyle Kuzma have gone to great lengths to roast each other in the Los Angeles Lakers’ Troll Wars, but Kuz’s latest salvo takes the cake. The first-team All-Rookie performer went full Hollywood, joining forces with Bleacher Report for a “Chappelle Show”-style “Player Haters Ball,” in which Kuzma—as “Bungalow Brown”—digs at Zo’s face, hip-hop tastes, jump shot and more.
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City Council Seeking Community Input at Upcoming Public Forum on Tuesday October 10, at 7:00 p.m. Residents, community groups and businesses are invited to attend a public forum to offwe their ideas for making a better El Cajon. Following public discussion, Councilmembers will have an opporunity to discuss their own thoughts about El Cajon's priorities. Staff will be onsite to assisit with discussion during the workshop. Ideas from the workshop will be presented to the city Council and discussed at a future council meeting. Location: El Cajon City Council Chamber, 200 Civic Center Way. For more information call 619-441-1737.
Liu Jieyi (L) said the drills were carried out to 'safeguard China's sovereignty and integrity'
Beijing has been seeking to isolate Taiwan in a bid to reclaim control over the territory, and two of the island’s few remaining allies switched allegiance to China in the past month alone.
Liu Jieyi, China’s Director of the Taiwan Affairs Office, said the drills were carried out in a bid to “safeguard China’s sovereignty and integrity”.
In April the Chinese official stated: “The mainland has repeatedly made it clear that it seeks peaceful cross-strait relations but only under the One China principle.
“And the live-fire drill is an important strategic step to warn Taiwan separatists that they should mend their ways."
A Connecticut man who posted threats against Jews and synagogues on a metal music internet forum plans to argue at his sentencing that he has served enough time in prison. Kendall Sullivan is scheduled to go before a U.S. District judge in Bridgeport on Monday.
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NEW YORK (AP) - A judge in New York has ruled against the makers of "Sesame Street" in a dispute with the distributor of the upcoming Melissa McCarthy movie, "The Happytime Murders."
U.S. District Judge Vernon Broderick ruled Wednesday that distributor STX Productions can continue to use the tagline "No sesame. All street" in promoting the R-rated film, which features Muppet-like puppets in a comedic crime story.
Sesame Workshop sued last week, seeking to end the inclusion of the tagline in promotional materials ahead of the film's Aug. 17 release.
The company argued that the public would be confused and think the movie was supported by "Sesame Street."
Broderick heard oral arguments Wednesday before issuing his ruling.
He said Sesame Workshop hadn't demonstrated that moviegoers were confused or that sponsors or parents were complaining.
Manchester City have no intention of sending Phil Foden on loan next season as the Premier League champions prepare to tie the prodigiously talented young midfielder to a lucrative new long-term contract.
Foden, who celebrated his 18th birthday on Monday in the company of family and friends, is widely regarded as one of the most exciting talents in Europe and has been coveted by most of the continent’s elite for years.
The England Under-19 midfielder has two years left to run on the first professional contract he signed at 17 and talks over a new deal are planned for the summer. All parties are relaxed about the situation and negotiations are expected to progress smoothly.
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Update: 6:18PM A 71-year-old man who allegedly raped an 8-year-old girl in Navua early this year has denied committing the offences.
The grandfather appeared before Justice Vinsent Perera at the High Court in Suva earlier today.
He is charged with three counts of rape and one count of sexual assault.
The offences took place on different occasions on February 11, this year.
Bail has been extended for the accused.
Iguodala (rest) is available to play Saturday against the Nuggets, Mark Medina of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
As expected, Iguodala is good to go Saturday after being held out of Friday's game for rest purposes. In 43 games this season, the 34-year-old is averaging 5.6 points, 3.8 rebounds and 3.3 assists across 25.7 minutes per contest.
2019: Delta Speaker calls on Sapele PDP to win more members
Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Sheriff Oborevwori, has called on leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Sapele Local Government Area to go back to their wards and units and win more members for the party, just as he appealed to them to live in unity and sustain the thriving peace in the […]
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SWALEDALE — A Swaledale man is dead after an accident south of Swaledale on Saturday morning.
Authorities say the accident happened on Jonquil Avenue north of 130th Street in Cerro Gordo County. The Iowa State Patrol says a northbound vehicle went off the road to the right, went into the ditch and rolled multiple times, throwing the driver from the vehicle.
42-year-old Troy Smeby was killed due to the accident. The State Patrol says Smeby was not wearing a seat belt at the time.
The Wanderers had to wait till the 58th minute to go ahead. Following a free-kick, Ousmane Sidibe headed the ball into his own net.
Sliema doubled their advantage two minutes later. Frank Temile served Michele Sansone and the latter hit a low shot that gave Luke Bonnici no chance.
Following this result, Lija remain in the bottom of the table with just five points.
Sliema Wanderers starting line-up: Glenn Zammit, Stefano Bianciardi, Ricardo Correa Duarte, Jefferson De Assis, Nicolae Milinceanu, John Mintoff, Matias Muchardi, Michele Sansone, Mark Scerri, Frank Temile, Peter Xuereb
Lija Athletic starting line-up: Luke Bonnici, Erjon Beu, Patrick Borg, Carl Cassar, Kei Hirose, Valifor Hysa, Aaron Sammut, Ryan Sammut, Daniel Scerri, Ousmane Sidibe, Leon Muscat
Referee: Fyodor Zammit
Assistant Referees: Luke Portelli, William Debattista
Fourth Official: Darryl Agius
BOV Player of the Match:Ricardo Correa Duarte (Sliema)
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LANSING, Mich. – Intersections where traffic lights are not working are now officially four-way stops in Michigan.
Lt. Governor Brian Calley signed Senate Bill 521 into law Tuesday, according to State Senator Rick Jones, who proposed the bill. It is now Public Act 109 of 2018.
Previously, Michigan law dictated that the vehicle on the busier road had the right-of-way, which sometimes is not obvious.
“This is about improving safety on our roads when the power is out and a traffic light isn’t working,” said Jones, R-Grand Ledge, in a press release. “It can be dangerous if two drivers have different expectations when approaching an intersection where the traffic light is out. If one driver thinks everyone is stopping and another driver thinks he has the right of way, that’s a recipe for disaster.”
The new law does not apply to traffic lights that are only active during certain time periods.
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Warren Buffett became Alex Rodriguez's business and finance mentor after the former Yankee player cold-called him.
When Rodriguez was signing a $252 million contract with the Texas Rangers in 2000, the team needed it insured, Rodriguez said during the eMERGE technology conference Tuesday, CNBC reported. While Rodriguez was not aware of it at the time, but Buffett apparently told then Texas Rangers owner Tom Hicks that if he was sent $4 million by the morning, he would insure the 10-year contract.
After learning about this, Rodriguez used the connection to meet with the billionaire investor.
"I cold-called his office... I said, 'Hey, I'm in business with Warren Buffett, do [you] mind if I have a call with him or something?'" Rodriguez said during the conference, according to CNBC.
"[They said], 'Why doesn't he come up and spend the day with [Buffett] in Omaha?'" Rodriguez added. "And I ended up doing that like five or six years in a row and had some great times with him."
ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE - President Donald Trump is not moving to fire US Special Counsel Robert Mueller but is frustrated by the length of the ongoing probe into Russian meddling in the 2016 US election, the White House said on Monday.
Spokesman Hogan Gidley told reporters on the Air Force One flight carrying Trump to New Hampshire that Trump's weekend tweets criticizing Mueller by name do not presage a firing.
"The president is not moving to get rid of Robert Mueller," he said. He said the tweets reflected "some well-established frustration" felt by Trump over the Russian investigation.
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The Waller County 4-H Ambassadors presented a resolution declaring National 4-H Week and asked the Waller County Commissioners Court to sign the declaration durng the September 27 meeting.. Shown are: Mrs. Stacie Villarreal(Ag Extension agent), Comm. Justin Beckendorff, John Philip Jones, Comm. Jeron Barnett, Breanna Luce, Charlie Anderson, Judge Trey Duhon, Taylor Lucas, Comm. John Amsler, Eulalia Haddox, Comm. Russell Klecka, Anna Gunderson and Mrs. Amanda Short (Family & Consumer Sciences Extension agent)
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The Concord men's basketball team had one final contest on Monday before a two week break. The Mountain Lions hosted division two opponent Virginia Union and scored their fifth straight win with a 84-80 victory at home. BJ Hamlet and Tommy Bolte each has 28 points to lead Concord. The Mountain Lions improve to 8-3 on the season. Their next game will be on December 29th against division one Akron.
HOLTON, Kan. (AP) — Prosecution of a Kansas man accused of sexually assaulting several women has grown to $80,000.
The Topeka Capital-Journal reports that Jackson County attorney Shawna Miller decided early this year to seek a special prosecutor because charges against Jacob Ewing continued to grow, exceeding her resources. Ewing has been convicted of raping two women and acquitted in the sexual assault of a 13-year-old girl. He’s also awaiting trial on charges that include attempted rape and sexual exploitation of a child. The allegations have divided his hometown of Holton.
Former Shawnee County chief deputy district attorney Jacqie Spradling originally contracted for $20,000. Records the newspaper obtained through a records request show that fee was increased by $60,000 in March. Three commissioners said in a statement that the fee was a “concern.”
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- A new associate dean at the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is looking to expand the school's promotional efforts.
The State Journal-Register reports 46-year-old Dr. Wendi Wills El-Amin is aiming to help future doctors avoid unconscious bias and expand the program so parts of it reach students in the elementary and middle-school grades.
Wills El-Amin began her role as associate dean for equity, diversity and inclusion on Aug. 1. She succeeded 69-year-old Dr. Wesley Robinson McNeese, who helped launched SIU's office of diversity, multicultural and minority affairs in 2001.
Wills El-Amin will also oversee the Physician Pipeline Preparatory Program, which McNeese founded in 2009. The after-school program enrolls local high school students interested in potential careers in medicine. The program provides mentors and exposure to the medical field.
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No, we’ll still be in our Zimmer Radio Jefferson City headquarters. But KWOS is moving on the FM dial.
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RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — DowDuPont Inc. says it is investing $50 million in its global operations that make Kevlar, a high-strength fiber that’s manufactured at a Virginia plant, among other locations.
The Richmond Times-Dispatch reports the investment will go toward upgrading and modernizing equipment to improve production, quality and automation.
The company didn’t say how much of the $50 million would be invested at the company’s Spruance plant in Chesterfield County. John Richard, a company executive, says the money won’t mean additional hiring at the plant, which employs about 1,800 people.
Kevlar also is manufactured in Ireland and through a joint venture in Japan.
It is used in bullet-resistant vests and other protective apparel such as gloves and boots. Richard says the investment is the result of “strong demand” in global markets.
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When you combine a Ford Mustang with a crowd on unsuspecting rev heads, you have the recipe for disaster Incidents of Mustangs crashing into crowds have become so commonplace through the United States that they’ve now become the norm. It’s therefore with great fear that we have to report that the Ford Mustang menace has spread to Mexico.Over the weekend, the drivers of two black Mustangs decided to show off to a crowd in the city of Rio Bravo by doing donuts side-by-side as the drivers evidently tried to show off their ‘amazing’ driving skills.Unfortunately, things soon got out of hand when one of the Mustangs broke away from its tight donut and speared towards the crowd, hitting and hurting a number of spectators.According to a report from, six spectators were injured, with one person breaking both is legsThis video serves as a warming that no matter where you live, a Mustang could slide out of control and run you over...
Boris Johnson has said that Russia's denial of involvement in the poisoning of former spy Sergei Skripal in Salisbury grow "increasingly absurd". The foreign secretary added that "this is a classic Russian strategy of trying to conceal the needle of truth in a haystack of lies and obfuscation".
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(CNN) It's the time of year for the mesmerizing phenomenon "firefall" to illuminate Horsetail Fall in Yosemite National Park.
The natural effect gives the illusion that bright orange lava is flowing off the cliff at the park in California. This magic trick is a natural occurrence that only happens for a couple of weeks each February and draws hundreds of visitors each night.
The "firefall" comes to life when the angle of the setting sun causes light to hit the waterfall just right; making for some amazing Instagram-worthy photos.
"The waterfall is bigger than it has been in a long time due to all the rain and snow we have received," said National Park Ranger Scott Gediman.
"It has gained popularity the last few years due to social media," he said. "People come from all over the world to see this."
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Sunriver Police along with the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office and the Oregon State Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of a man who was found near a jogging trail Sunday morning on Woodland Lane in Sunriver. According to Police, the 30 year old man was found bleeding from the neck from an apparent stab wound. A weapon was recovered at the crime scene. The name of the man has not been released at this time pending notification of family members.
NAIROBI, April 24 (Reuters) - Mauritius’ SBM Holdings said on Tuesday it aimed to inject $60 million in capital to Kenya’s Chase Bank in a month’s time.
SBM Holdings Chairman Kee Chong Li Kwong Wing told a news conference the bank had already injected another $26 million into Chase Bank, after signing an agreement on Monday to take over some of its assets. (Reporting by John Ndiso; writing by George Obulutsa; editing by Jason Neely)
hood county news The Granbury City Council this week approved some rezoning related to the planned library expansion.
The council rezoned the area from Business Commercial to Central Business District.
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May 3 Tronc Inc
* Sees fy 2017 revenue $1.54 billion to $1.56 billion
* Reports 2017 first quarter results
* Q1 revenue fell 8.1 percent to $366 million
* Q1 loss per share $0.08
* says total revenues for troncm for quarter were $312 million or a decrease of 9.2% compared to q1 of 2016
* 2017 full year guidance for and adjusted ebitda has been updated to a range of $187 to $195 million.
* Says total revenues for troncx for q1 of 2016 were $55 million, down 3.2% from prior-year quarter
* Says total q1 2017 average monthly unique visitors were 59 million, up 5% from prior-year quarter
* Says qtrly digital only subscribers grew to 180,000, up 77% from prior year and up 12% sequentially Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Pat Tomasulo riffs on the demise of the Cleveland Indians Chief Wahoo logo and mascot, an annoying Apple commercial, and the Peacock-on-an-airplane story.
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'Pawn Stars' steering clear of Chumlee's arrest "Pawn Stars" had already wrapped production for this season when Austin “Chumlee” Russell was arrested on suspicion of 20 felonies.
12 guns, meth found in 'Pawn Star' Chumlee's home Police seized a small arsenal of guns, a gallon plastic bag containing marijuana, multiple doses of anxiety medication and a small amount of methamphetamine.
Chumlee's 'Pawn Stars' boss: We'll help him 'any way we can' after arrest Austin Lee Russell, known as Chumlee on the reality show "Pawn Stars," spent Wednesday night in jail following his arrest on felony weapon and drug charges.
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With the deadline to file tax returns approaching, police are warning of scammers attempting to defraud people of their personal information.
The RCMP has issued a warning to taxpayers to be on the lookout for fake emails and phone calls claiming to be from officials of the Canada Revenue Service.
One recent email mimicked the style of a Canada Revenue Agency email, including the use of the CRA’s logo. The email claimed that the recipient is due a tax refund but to claim the money, they must submit information such as their social insurance number.
According to the CRA, the agency would never send an email and any refunds are sent by cheque or direct deposit. The agency advises against clicking on any links in such emails.
When in doubt, taxpayers are advised to log into their account on the CRA website to determine the status of their return and of any refunds.
The 'Avengers: Infinity War' cast unanimously confirmed which actor can't be trusted with spoilers
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MEXICO CITY, April 5 Mexico's central bank governor Agustin Carstens said on Wednesday that the peso is undervalued and has room to appreciate.
The Mexican peso fell to a low of nearly 22 per dollar following the U.S. elections in November but has since recouped most of those losses. (Reporting by Anthony Esposito and Sharay Angulo)
Young posted nine points (4-6 FG, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds, two steals and an assist across 21 minutes in Friday's 106-102 preseason win over the Cavaliers.
Young finds himself surrounded by new faces in the starting lineup, with only Myles Turner returning to his role from 2016. While Indiana's new-look lineup screams 'rebuild', it should be good news for Young owners, as he'll be relied upon to lead the team. the Pacers didn't give Young al whole lot of time on Friday, as they wanted to see what they had in new acquisition Domantas Sabonis and rookie T.J. Leaf, but Young's starting role isn't in jeopardy.
Mr Shapps, a former Tory party chairman, yesterday made clear his desire for Mrs May to step down as Prime Minister.
But now senior Torys have slapped down his push to oust the party leader, telling him to "shut up".
Speaking yesterday Mr Shapps said: “A growing number of my colleagues realise that the solution isn’t to bury our heads in the sand and just hope things will get better.
"It never worked out for Gordon Brown or John Major and I don’t think it is going to work out here either.”
Mr Shapps has claimed to have the backing of around 30 MPs, but under party rules he will need to gather the signatures of 48 MPs in order to trigger a formal leadership contest.
Commons Leader Andrea Leadsom, who ran against Mrs May for the party leadership in 2016, claimed the move by the former chairman was "unhelpful"
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NEW YORK (AP) - Baltimore linebacker Za’Darius Smith and Washington cornerback Bashaud Breeland have been fined $18,231 by the NFL for hits last weekend.
Smith was called for roughing the passer after hitting Pittsburgh’s Ben Roethlisberger in the Ravens’ loss to the Steelers.
Breeland made a horsecollar tackle of Kansas City running back Kareem Hunt in the third quarter of the Redskins’ loss to the Chiefs last Monday night.
Oakland punter Marquette King was docked $9,115 by the league after he threw a football at a Denver Broncos player following a failed fake punt. He was penalized 15 yards for unsportsmanlike conduct.
Jacksonville linebacker Paul Posluszny was fined $9,115 for taunting Jets linebacker Dylan Donahue after Donahue got hurt during a punt when he hit the Jaguars veteran.
Philadelphia’s Vinny Curry and Indianapolis’ Jonathan Hankins were also fined $9,115 - both for unnecessary roughness.
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Doing a little spring cleaning of your closet? Why not consider giving your old shoes new life, by donating them to Waterfront Rescue Mission.
Shoes collected during the “Sole Mission” initiative will be given to the homeless or sold in Waterfront Rescue Mission Thrift Stores.
You can drop off your old shoes at any Trustmark branch in Mobile and Baldwin Counties until April 28.
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Roy Moore FILE -In this Friday, Jan. 11, 2013 file photo, Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore talks to the crowd after being sworn into office, at the Heflin-Torbert Judicial Building in Montgomery, Ala. Gays and lesbians could get marriage licenses in more than half of Alabama's counties Friday after a federal judge told a county judge that he must not defy her ruling striking down the state's same-sex marriage ban. Moore has remained defiant, demanding that the state's probate judges keep refusing to issue licenses to same-sex couples until the final word from the nation's highest court. (AP Photo/AL.com, Julie Bennett, File) JULIE BENNETT, AP
LILLE, France (Reuters) - A P&O ferry with more than 300 people on board which had run aground in Calais harbour in northern France has been refloated and all passengers have disembarked, a P&O Ferries spokesman said on Sunday.
Passengers aboard the P&O ferry Pride of Kent watch rescue operations after the vessel ran aground during bad weather in the port of Calais in northern France, December 10, 2017. REUTERS/Pascal Rossignol
The Dover-bound “Pride of Kent” had run aground on a sand bank around midday as she tried to leave the Calais harbour in stormy weather. Nobody was injured.
The ship, supported by two tug boats, was refloated as the tide came in early evening and all passengers have disembarked.
The spokesman said most passengers would continue their journey to the UK on other P&O ferries tonight, while some would stay overnight in Calais on P&O’s expense.
UK-based P&O operates 20 ferries which carry nine million passengers per year between France, Belgium, The Netherlands and across the Irish Sea.
The man who wrestled the gun away from the Waffle House shooting suspect in Tennessee said Sunday if he were going to die, the gunman would "have to work to kill me."
State Rep. Helen Miller has been appointed to the panel that awards incentives for business expansion and job creation all across Iowa. The Fort Dodge Democrat has been named to the Iowa Economic Development Board.
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National leader of the All Progressives Congress ( APC ) Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reacted to the launch of the Coalition for Nigeria championed by former President Olusegun Obasanjo. Tinubu stated that it was too early to respond to movement as every Ni...
CDQ has released visuals for hot new single, 'First come, first serve', off his debut album, 'Quality'.
The singer simulates the perfect playboy in the new visuals, offering himself to the ladies who fall over themselves for him.
Filled with classy cars, hot ladies and booze, First come, first serve will rock screens for a while to come.
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May 2 Powell Industries Inc:
* Powell Industries announces fiscal 2017 second quarter results
* Q2 loss per share $0.02 excluding items
* Q2 loss per share $0.07
* Q2 revenue $104.7 million versus I/B/E/S view $102 million
* Q2 earnings per share view $-0.15 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Powell Industries Inc - Q3 revenues are expected to decline due to prior lower booking levels
* Powell Industries Inc - Powell reaffirms that it expects to report a net loss in fiscal 2017
* Powell Industries Inc- company's backlog as of March 31, 2017 was $228 million compared to $271 million as of December 31, 2016
* Powell Industries Inc - expects Q3 orders to return to, or exceed, Q1 levels Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Several people have been injured in a reported shooting incident at a United Postal Service facility in San Francisco, United States, CNN reported on Wednesday. San Francisco police department, on Twitter, said its personnel were responding to a shooting at a building near the Bayshore Freeway. The police have asked residents to remain indoors until they announced that it is safe.
Citizens have been advised to avoid heading towards the site of the reported shooting while they conduct a search operation.
More details are awaited.
Mike Will And Pluss were honored Wednesday night for their “Humble” Grammy win with a celebratory dinner at 5Church restaurant. The guys continued the celebration into the late night hours with a party at Aurum that was attended by Young Thug, Future and other notables.
These two have been kicking it real tough lately.
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Time Warner Inc.'s sale of its only TV station, clearing a transaction that helps ease scrutiny of the film and TV giant's proposed $85.4 billion purchase by AT&T Inc. announced Oct. 22 would create a telecommunications and media empire that will own much of the programming it provides to subscribers of its wireless, internet and pay-TV services. President Donald Trump as a candidate called the deal "an example of the power structure I'm fighting," and said he would block it.
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Energy company Samson Resources Corp won court approval on Monday for its reorganization plan, allowing it to emerge from the Chapter 11 bankruptcy it filed in 2015.
Confirmation of Samson's reorganization plan by Judge Christopher Sontchi of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware follows a key settlement the company reached last month with unsecured creditors over rival plans for restructuring $4 billion in debt.
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Father charged with killing 10-year-old daughter on trial
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A prosecutor has told jurors there's video evidence from the defendant's own camera showing the abuse a 10-year-old girl suffered at the hands of her father before she was killed in 2013.
Opening statements were delivered Monday in the murder trial of Jorge DePina, who is charged with killing his daughter, Aleida.
The Pawtucket man has pleaded not guilty. His lawyer on Monday acknowledged the little girl was abused, but said her death was caused by an accident such as falling on her bicycle.
An autopsy found the girl died of blunt force trauma to her small intestine. Authorities at the time said she had been bitten, beaten and slashed.
Prosecutors are seeking a sentence of life without parole.
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WAND) – Investigators say a drug bust ended in a Bloomington man’s arrest.
Police in Bloomington’s Patrol Division and Vice Unit served a search warrant at a house in the 2300 block of 25th Street, seizing .86 ounces of cocaine, close to 6 ounces of cannabis, 13 pounds of cannabis butter, prescription medication and over $3,000 in cash.
Watson is facing several charges of manufacture/delivery and possession of drugs. Five of those charges involve the cocaine butter.
Police say they believe Watson was selling drugs.
He is now in the McLean County Jail.
Actress Kritika Kamra, who will play the title role in upcoming TV show "Prem Ya Paheli - Chandrakanta", says since childhood she always wanted to become and live like a princess.
"Since my childhood, I have always wanted to live and become a princess and today I have been able to do this for myself," Kritika said in a statement.
The Life OK show is an adaptation of Devaki Nandan Khatri's novel "Chandrakanta", but this time from a different perspective.
The actress says dreams don't work unless you take action.
"Today for me the excitement of dreams coming true is beyond the description of words. 'Chandrakanta' is the quintessence of beauty and I feel privileged to essay this epitome of beauty," she added.
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The first trailer for Keanu Reeves‘ upcoming sci-fi thriller Replicas has arrived!
The 52-year-old actor helped premiere the very first look of the flick at his 2017 New York Comic Con panel last night (October 5), where he was joined by director Jeffrey Nachmanoff and producer Stephen Hamel.
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In the film, Reeves plays a neuroscientist named William Foster whose wife and three kids are killed in a car crash. With the help of his best friend and fellow scientist Ed Whittle (Silicon Valley‘s Thomas Middleditch), Reeves brings them back to life by cloning their bodies and transferring their consciousness.
Alice Eve also stars. Replicas is scheduled for an early 2018 release through Entertainment Studios – Watch the very first trailer below!
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Two people were injured after they were bitten by a dog in Calgary’s southwest Tuesday night.
It happened in the 1600 block of 41 Street S.W. at around 8 p.m.
Police said a woman was taken to hospital in stable condition and a bylaw officer suffered minor injuries.
Calgary Bylaw said it was at the aggressive dog owner’s home when it escaped out of the house and bit the investigating officer.
Sherry Ward lives across the street from where the attack happened.
“The next thing you know, the owner came to the door and the dog just got out and bit her on her leg and she was screaming, went back to her truck and the next thing you know, about three minutes later, we were swarmed by police and an ambulance. It was pretty fast and pretty scary,” Ward said.
Ward said the dog is known to have caused a problem at least once before in the area.
Bylaw confirmed that the dog had been seized from the owner.
Calgary police continue to investigate.
A view of the Route 91 Harvest music festival in Las Vegas, taken by North Haledon resident Valdo Panzera Jr. before the shooting began. (Photo: Courtesy of Valdo Panzera Jr.)
Truth be told, guns do not kill anyone. They are inanimate objects and when not used they just stay where they are. So the people who use that argument after the terrible shooing in Las Vegas are ridiculous. This man was going to kill people and it mattered not how. A person like this man would use anything he could because he wanted to kill people.
In America, we are lucky we have God-given rights to defend ourselves and our families – not government given rights. Guns are a way to do that and it is the government that is supposed to defend and protect those rights.
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"I am grateful, excited and ready to serve the citizens of Rockland," Magjik said at the Flanagan Community Center moments after the results were announced. She will be sworn into office Wednesday in time to sit in on the closed-door meeting of the council to review applications for city manager.
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MUMBAI, April 20 The Indian government and the Reserve Bank of India had not yet reached an agreement on a new plan to clean up the record troubled debt accumulated at the country's lenders, S.S. Mundra, a deputy governor at the central bank, said on Thursday.
Mundra, in an interview with CNBC TV18, added it would be "difficult to put a timeline" on when consensus could be reached, but said it "could be very near".
Investors have been waiting for India to come up with a new plan on how to deal with almost $150 billion stressed assets at banks after Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said last month it would soon announce new action.
Mundra said among the considerations would be how to provide more capital for the banks, making it important to get consensus from the government, which owns majority stakes in nearly two dozen lenders that together dominate India's banking system. (Reporting by Devidutta Tripathy and Rafael Nam; Editing by Amrutha Gayathri)
NEW YORK (AP) — Actress Uma Thurman has accused embattled Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein of forcing himself upon her sexually and director Quentin Tarantino of making her perform a dangerous car stunt that injured her.
Thurman is quoted in The New York Times on Saturday as saying Weinstein attacked her in London. She says he pushed her down and tried to shove himself on her and expose himself.
Weinstein’s representatives say he acknowledges making an “awkward pass” but denies physical assault.
Thurman says when she expressed fear about driving a possibly faulty car in Tarantino’s “Kill Bill: Vol. 1” he insisted.
Video shows Thurman crashing into a tree. She says she left a hospital in a neck brace with damaged knees and a concussion.
Tarantino hasn’t responded to a request for comment.
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) _ Missouri senators have passed legislation to require annual health inspections of abortion clinics and enact other new restrictions on the procedure.
Senators voted 20-8 in favor of the measure early Thursday. The measure now heads to the House.
Lawmakers are considering the policies during a special session centered on abortion that was called by Republican Gov. Eric Greitens, who says he was partly motivated by a federal judge’s ruling striking down some state abortion regulations.
If passed by the House, the Senate bill would nullify a St. Louis ordinance banning discrimination in housing and employment based on “reproductive health decisions” such as abortion or pregnancies.
The legislation also would give the state’s attorney general new authority to prosecute violations of abortion laws, but only if local prosecutors don’t act first.
The woman who died in a car crash yesterday along with her daughter had recently lost her home in a fire, and the elderly man who also died had just lost his wife.
You will need approval for what you do this weekend, even though you would prefer to just get on with it regardless of what other people think. The fact is you don’t yet have the power to make it happen on your own – you will need assistance.
PLEASANT HOPE, Mo. (AP) — An employee has been seriously injured in an explosion at a pyrotechnics plant in southwest Missouri.
KSPR-TV reports that a fire subsequently broke out Tuesday at the AM Pyrotechnics plant in Pleasant Hope, which supplies big fireworks shows.
Fire Protection District Fire Chief Jake Agee says there was a report of a loud explosion and by the time firefighters arrived, more explosions had taken place.
Firefighters said most of the workers left the building before the fire, but one person remained inside.
Agee says the woman was removed from the building with serious injuries and flown to a hospital.
Agee says several fire departments responded to the blaze and that the cause of the explosion is under investigation.
Lindberg was acquired from the Maple Leafs -- along with a 2018 sixth-round pick -- in exchange for Calvin Pickard on Friday.
Lindberg had a decent campaign with AHL Toronto last season as he notched six goals and 10 helpers in 44 outings. It's a far cry, however, from the 78 points in 67 games the winger racked up in his lone OHL campaign. The Golden Knights are attempting to build depth in their system from the ground up and are set in goal with netminders Oscar Dansk and Dylan Ferguson already under contract, so it makes sense they switched Pickard for Lindberg, a forward.
A comedian has been charged with allegedly painting offensive graffiti at the Princes Park memorial for Eurydice Dixon.
Ms Dixon, herself an emerging comedian, was killed as she walked home through the Carlton North park from a gig in the city on June 13.
Amateur comedian Andrew Nolch. Photo: Facebook
Flowers, candles and cards were laid at the place where she was killed in tribute to the 22-year-old woman.
Just days after Ms Dixon's death, police officers doing routine patrols of the area found lewd paint markings on the soccer pitch where her body was found.
The Age can reveal that 31-year-old Andrew Nolch was charged with criminal damage, offensive behaviour and marking offensive graffiti.
There were reports that numbers were swelled in some places by farmers offloading stock in advance of potential issues with fodder, but in general those with cattle to sell met a fairly positive trade.
The one factor that nearly every mart commented on was the continuing large turnout of cull cows with some marts reporting that a third to half of all animals presented were cows.
While you might think that bigger numbers of dairy discards might affect the prime trade in some fashion, it has to be remembered many of those involved in the cull cow business are specialist fatteners or dealers.
Investors should buy Imax shares due to its strong movie slate in China this year, according to MKM Partners, which reaffirmed its buy rating on the company.
"IMAX's box office results in China are improving after a disappointing 2016, which had bearish investors questioning if the country was going through a secular issue rather than our perception of a cyclical problem driven more by quality," analyst Eric Handler wrote in a note to clients Monday. "In 1Q, IMAX benefited from the success of local language title, 'Journey to the West: The Demons Strike Back.' … The positive momentum has continued into 2Q."
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Lili Reinhart departs the Carlyle Hotel to attend Heavenly Bodies: Fashion & The Catholic Imagination Costume Institute Gala on May 7, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA (CW Philly) – Lili Reinhart of the CW’s “Riverdale” recently took to Instagram to address circling pregnancy rumors.
According to Entertainment Tonight, after an “unflattering” photo of Reinhart was posted to Twitter that caused body-shaming rumors, the actress wrote on her Instagram story, saying, “Nope not pregnant. This is just my body.”
Reinhart captured the larger issue when she wrote, “My body is something that I will NEVER apologize for. My body will constantly go through change. And so will yours. And that’s fine. So let’s not put so much time and effort into caring about a stranger’s figure.”
Reinhart plays opposite Cole Sprouse, who recently came out as a couple off camera as well.
March 31 U.S. stocks opened slightly lower on Friday as investors locked in gains on what is likely to be Wall Street's strongest first-quarter performance in four years.
he Dow Jones industrial average was down 36.13 points, or 0.17 percent, at 20,692.36, the S&P 500 was down 4.39 points, or 0.185384 percent, at 2,363.67 and the Nasdaq composite was down 8.77 points, or 0.15 percent, at 5,905.57. (Reporting by Yashaswini Swamynathan in Bengaluru; Editing by Anil D'Silva)
Sometimes the best way to hide contraband is to put it right out there in the open where no one’s expecting it.
Last year, British student Eleanor Clarke was having a helluva time hiding her giant, novelty-sized flask so she just pretended it was her clutch. Clarke held the silver flask next to her beautiful high-slit black gown and none of her teachers at the prom seemed to notice.
“Still don’t know how I got away with a huge hip flask as my prom clutch,” Clarke wrote in her tweet which rightfully earned over 300,000 likes.
Still don't know how I got away with a huge hip flask as my prom clutch pic.twitter.com/fYDJkA0MuC — EL (@eleanorclrke) July 2, 2017
Look at that thing, it’s the size of the gas tank on a diesel.
After the tweet went viral, she’s been praised as a modern-day folk hero for thumbing her nose in the face of authority.
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JONESBORO, AR - The Colors of the Cross 5K was held in Jonesboro on Saturday and was a special event for several different reasons. The race was at Craighead Forrest Park and purposefully planned for Easter weekend.
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP)  U.S. Attorney Mike Stuart has been recused from representing the federal government in a case involving former Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship's criminal mine safety conviction.
The Charleston Gazette-Mail cites court records that say the entire U.S. Attorney's Office for Southern West Virginia has been recused based upon the appearance or existence of conflicts of interest. Stuart declined to explain the recusal's reason to the newspaper.
Blankenship, who lost a bid for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate, was convicted in 2015 of conspiracy to violate federal mine safety and health standards. He spent a year in prison. He says the conviction should be thrown out as documents weren't shared that could have helped his case.
U.S. Attorney for Eastern Kentucky, Robert M. Duncan Jr., will now handle the case.
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The new New York City Opera has promised to offer New York premieres of important contemporary operas, filling a neglected niche. For the final presentation of its first full season, the company tackled Péter Eötvös’s “Angels in America” (2004), a drastic condensation of the landmark, seven-hour, two-part play by Tony Kushner. Mr. Kushner’s sprawling “gay fantasia on national themes,” depicting 1980s New York in the grip of the AIDS crisis, mixes comedy and tragedy, reality and hallucination. Mr. Eötvös’s...
Ramirez (hamstring) is in the lineup Monday against the Rays, batting cleanup and serving as the designated hitter, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
Ramirez came up lame while running the bases Sunday, but initial reports indicated it wasn't serious. His presence in Monday's lineup is proof of that, so fantasy owners can probably feel comfortable with keeping him active this week.
April 20 Mgic Investment Corp
* MGIC Investment Corp reports first quarter 2017 results
* Q1 non-gaap operating earnings per share $0.31
* Q1 earnings per share $0.24
* Q1 revenue $260.9 million versus $258.6 million
* New insurance written in Q1 was $9.3 billion, compared to $8.3 billion in Q1 of 2016
* Qtrly net premiums written $236.7 million versus $231.3 million last year
* Qtrly net premiums earned $229.1 million versus $221.3 million last year
* At march 31, 2017, percentage of loans that were delinquent, excluding bulk loans, was 3.62 percent, compared to 4.05 pct at Dec 31, 2016 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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J-K grenade attack: The militants attacked the CRPF party passing through the Tral region. (Google Maps) J-K grenade attack: The militants attacked the CRPF party passing through the Tral region. (Google Maps)
Four people have been injured as militants in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday hurled grenades at a CRPF party in Tral’s Batagund village in Pulwama. Out of the four, two are CRPF personnel and the two others are civilians, ANI reported. Jammu and Kashmir Police said the area has been cordoned off.
More details are awaited.
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The unique new travel series ISLANDS WITHOUT CARS takes a rare and whimsical look at life without cars, buses or trains. On small, remote and sparsely populated isles scattered throughout Europe, most of the inhabitants travel and transport goods by donkey, bicycle and other non-motorized vehicles.
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If you have ever tried to photograph fireworks, just getting a nice shot of the exploding pyrotechnics is tough enough. Now try going to the next level — include people.
This image by staff photographer Cal Montney accompanied a July 5, 1966, Los Angeles Times holiday wrap-up story. Staff writer David Larsen reported:
The pursuit of happiness so eloquently cited in the Declaration of Independence was much in evidence Monday on the 190th anniversary of its adoption.
Independence Day activities were held throughout Southern California, many of them built around patriotic themes. …
“A Salute to the U.S.A.” was the theme in the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, where a display of pyrotechnics showed everything from President Johnson to the Mt. Rushmore National Monument. The surface and aerial shows were preceded by a rocket-belt demonstration, a baseball game and high-wire and trapeze acts.
This article was originally published July 3, 2011.
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A police officer was hit by a vehicle in front of Trigg County High School in Cadiz, KY, on Monday afternoon.
According to WKDZ, Officer David Colbert was hit by a van while directing traffic.
Colbert is a school resource officer at the school. His injuries are not life-threatening.
Police told WKDZ that no criminal charges are expected.
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April 6 Sarissa Capital Management LP:
* Sarissa Capital Management LP announced that Glass Lewis announced its support for two of Sarissa's three nominees to board of Innoviva Inc
* Sarissa Capital Management says Glass Lewis recommends that shareholders vote against Innoviva's executive compensation Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Theres so much wearable technology available right now its enough to make your head spin if you dont know what youre looking for, even for someone whos knowledgeable. For many, the various capabilities the newest sports watches have are more than enough text messaging, answering phone calls, even GPS. But what wearable technology is best-suited for the safety of our seniors? Heres a compilation of what is available and how to put it to use.
As the HBO series comes to an end, the showrunners talk about the show's "primary love story" and how its narcissistic main character will do as a mom. With Hannah looking straight ahead as she breastfed her son, Grover, Girls faded to black for the last time.
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TRENTON — Despite months of reports questioning his standing in President Donald Trump’s orbit, Gov. Chris Christie has notable influence in Trump’s administration, according to a report by Politico published Monday citing anonymous sources. Christie, who has been friends with Trump for 15 years and is a fellow Republican, was not only appointed by the president…
Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi. (Express Photo) Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi. (Express Photo)
Rahul Gandhi was elected as Congress president unopposed, party’s Central Election Authority chairman Mullapally Ramachandran announced on Monday, signalling a generational shift in the Grand Old Party, which his mother Sonia Gandhi shouldered for 13 years.
Ramachandran said the 47-year-old leader would formally take over the reins of the party on December 16, two days before the declaration of Gujarat Assembly election results.
All India Congress Committee’s Central Election Authority officially announces Rahul Gandhi as the President of the Indian National Congress. #CongressPresidentRahulGandhi pic.twitter.com/XvPFHWAND1 — Congress (@INCIndia) December 11, 2017
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Road trip season is around the corner. Does that fill you with memories of painful car trips stuck between siblings in the backseat? Or do you relish the idea of hitting the road, maybe with your own kids? I took a 10-day road trip last summer with my sons Max and Henry, then 14 and 10. There were ups and downs as we headed from the Philadelphia suburbs through Western New York to the Canadian side of Niagara Falls, then back home through Ohio.
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Aamir Khan To Star As Astronaut Rakesh Sharma In Biopic
After Dangal, actor Aamir Khan is all set to star in another biopic based on the astronaut. The 51-year-old actor is will feature as Rakesh Sharma, the first Indian to fly into space, reported Mumbai Mirror. The report suggests that the film will be the story of retired Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma and it will be titled Salute and produced by Siddharth Roy Kapur and Aamir Khan. “Siddharth had approached Aamir with the script of his last film and this time too he went straight to him. The 2018 film will be made under his newly-launched banner RK Films (Roy Kapur Films). It will be directed by Mahesh Mathai,” Mumbai Mirror quoted a source as saying.
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The concept of "forest bathing" is becoming popular in the West, but it originates from Japan.
It is the art of how trees can help you find health and happiness.
Dr Qing Li, an expert in the field, has been looking at the science behind how trees can improve wellness through emitting essential oils into the environment.
Yalda Hakim joined him for a walk with a difference.
ATHENS – Fuel prices in Greece jumped 6-8 euro cents per liter in December, 2016 and will see hikes of 10-15 cents more in taxes being imposed by the Radical Left SYRIZA-led coalition which promised to cut them.
That will bring the cost to Greeks some three times higher – the equivalent of almost $6 per gallon – than what Americans pay and will also be felt by those who can’t afford tax hikes or the prices for home heating oil either.
Based on the latest figures posted by an observatory for liquid fuels, the average price for unleaded in the country between Nov. 18 and Dec. 26 has risen by 6.9 cents per liter, with the average price now hovering at 1.487 euros per liter, Kathimerini said.
For diesel, the average price hike over the same period is six cents, with the average price touching 1.178 euros per liter.
BOSTON (AP) — District attorneys in Massachusetts are facing a key deadline as they continue to deal with the damage caused by the misconduct of a former state drug lab chemist.
The state’s highest court ordered the DAs to produce lists by Tuesday indicating how many of the approximately 24,000 tainted cases they would not or could not prosecute if new trials were ordered. Those cases would be dismissed.
Annie Dookhan pleaded guilty to tampering with evidence and falsifying thousands of tests in criminal drug cases, calling into question evidence used to prosecute the defendants.
The American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts estimates some 20,000 cases will be thrown out, which the group says could make it the largest mass dismissal of criminal convictions in U.S. history.
Dookhan served three years in prison.
LONDON (AP) — Five versions of a Vincent van Gogh masterpiece are being reunited for the first time in a “virtual exhibition.”
Van Gogh painted his “Sunflowers” series in the south of France in 1888 and 1889. Five versions of work reside in five different museums on three continents.
On Monday they will all be streamed to a global audience in a Facebook Live broadcast.
The broadcast will begin in London’s National Gallery at 1650GMT (12:50 a.m. EDT). Then it heads to Amsterdam’s Van Gogh Museum, the Neue Pinakothek in Munich, the Philadelphia Museum of Art and Tokyo’s Seiji Togo Memorial Museum of Art.
A curator from each museum will describe what makes their version unique.
Last week the museums launched a virtual-reality experience that shows viewers all five “Sunflowers” in one room.
Bali's Mount Agung spews ash, strands travelers at the airport
Indonesian authorities have ordered 100,000 people to evacuated from nearby areas after Bali's volcano, Mount Agung, started to spew huge plumes of ash early on Tuesday. Travelers hoping to make it off the island now find themselves stranded at the airport.
Some state lawmakers want to stop requiring students to take exit exams in order to earn a high school diploma. Members of The Washington Roundtable oppose the idea, while many local school officials approve it. Paul Erickson Tri-City Herald File
With pie charts and graphs, Durant City Manager Tim Rundel jumped in headfirst to explain details of the city's new fiscal budget. The City of Durant held a public hearing Tuesday afternoon at Durant's Donald W. Reynold's Library conference room.
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A bus has broken down near a Northampton roundabout causing short delays.
A lane has been partially blocked due to a stalled bus on the A45 London Road between Nene Valley Way and A5076.
The issue was first reported around 6.30am.
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SINGAPORE'S manufacturing sector is about to get a shot in the arm, as opportunities open up for local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to collaborate with their German counterparts, also known as the Mittelstand.
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The driver of an UTV was seriously injured after hitting a deer.
That accident happened in Mason County on Sunday.
Deputies were called to the crash on Sherman Road in Hamlin Township around 7:30 in the evening.
Deputies say a 44-year-old man from Ludington was driving an Arctic Cat UTV on Sherman Road when he hit a deer.
The crashed caused him to lose control and roll over, ejecting him from the vehicle.
He was taken to the hospital in Ludington for treatment of serious injuries before being flown to a downstate hospital for further treatment.
RCMP are still trying to determine what caused a motorcycle to veer off the road near Jaffray, killing its driver.
Mounties responded to a call just before 11 AM Saturday with a report of a single vehicle collision on Jaffray Baynes Lake Road.
A northbound Harley Davidson reportedly lost control and left the road.
The 32 year old man driving the motorcycle was pronounced deceased at the scene.
East Kootenay Traffic Serves, a Collision Reconstructionist Unit, and the BC Coroners Service continue to investigate.
Armia (upper body) was on the ice Tuesday wearing a non-contact sweater, Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Sun reports.
Armia left Game 5 against Minnesota on Friday after logging just 5:24 of ice time due to his upper-body injury. The Finn still managed to score a goal before being forced out of the game -- his first of the postseason. If Armia can't suit up for Game 1 versus Nashville (likely on Thursday or Friday), then Jack Roslovic should keep his spot in the lineup.
April 13 DelMar Pharmaceuticals Inc
* DelMar Pharmaceuticals announces pricing of $9,000,000 public offering of common stock and warrants
* DelMar Pharma - Priced offering of 2.8 million shares,warrants to purchase an aggregate of 2.1 million shares at price to public of $3.25/share,related warrant Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Trey Songz Arrested On Felony Domestic Violence Charges
It was reported that Trey Songz has been arrested for allegedly hitting a woman at a party in Hollywood. According to the woman, the singer was upset with her because she was talking to another man.
TMZ reported Trey Songz turned himself in, with his lawyer ,Shawn Holley, present. He was booked around 6 a.m. and posted a $50,000 bond shortly after.
Trey Songz took to Twitter and issued a statement on the situation saying “For weeks my lawyers & Mgmt have asked me not to comment on this and I initially agreed but this morning I feel that my fam, the women that raised me, my friends & fans especially the youth need to hear from me. I am being lied on and falsely accused for someone’s personal gain.”
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The moment any German shepherd steps into the dog show ring at Madison Square Garden, the crowd goes crazy. New Yorkers just love 'em.
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A brutal attack on a tourist in the city has prompted a brave response by three men. The trio sprung into action and helped police arrest the alleged thug.
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April 24 (Reuters) - China Biologic Products Holdings Inc :
* CHINA BIOLOGIC PRODUCTS HOLDINGS - EXCLUDING FINANCIAL RESULTS OF TIANXINFU, TOTAL SALES IN Q1 OF 2018 EXPECTED TO GROW ABOUT 2% IN RMB TERMS
* CHINA BIOLOGIC PRODUCTS - INCLUDING TIANXINFU’S CONTRIBUTION, TOTAL SALES FOR Q1 2018 IS EXPECTED TO GROW APPROXIMATELY 13% IN RMB TERMS
* CHINA BIOLOGIC PRODUCTS HOLDINGS- EXCLUDING TIANXINFU RESULTS, Q1 NON-GAAP ADJUSTED NET INCOME EXPECTED TO DECLINE 12-14% Y-O-Y IN RMB TERMS
* CHINA BIOLOGIC - INCLUDING TIANXINFU’S CONTRIBUTION, NON-GAAP ADJUSTED. NET INCOME FOR Q1 2018 IS EXPECTED TO GROW 1% TO 3% YEAR OVER YEAR IN RMB TERMS
* CHINA BIOLOGIC - ONGOING REFORM HEADWINDS INITIATED IN 2017 IN CHINA’S HEALTHCARE MARKET FURTHER NEGATIVELY IMPACTED Q1 SALES REVENUE, PROFIT GROWTH Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Minnesota United midfielder Ethan Finlay will undergo surgery in the coming days to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee, the team announced Tuesday.
Finlay is not expected to return for the 2018 MLS season.
Finlay suffered the injury during Minnesota's 3-1 loss to the Seattle Sounders on Sunday. He was substituted at halftime of the match.
Finlay, 27, was off to a hot start this season, with two goals and an assist in seven games. He had three goals and three assists in 11 games for Minnesota last season after being acquired from the Columbus Crew on Aug. 9, 2017. Finlay, a native of Duluth, Minn., has 35 goals and 34 assists in seven MLS seasons.
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Manchester United have reduced the gap between them and rivals Manchester City to 13 points, following a 2-0 win over Huddersfield City on Saturday.
United failed to break down David Wagner’s men in the first half at Old Trafford.
They eventually took the lead after the break, when Romelu Lukaku swept home Juan Mata’s cross. Alexis Sanchez marked his home debut with the second of the game.
City could only draw 1-1 at Burnley in the first fixture of the day.
In other matches, Brighton defeat West Ham 3-1, Leicester City drew 1-1 with Swansea, Southampton won 3-2 at West Brom and Bournemouth beat Stoke City 2-1.
Hit sitcom ‘Roseanne’ axed over racist tweet row
US television network ABC on Tuesday canceled the hit working-class comedy "Roseanne," after its star Roseanne Barr aimed a racist tweet at a former advisor to Barack Obama.
The 65-year-old sitcom actress - a vocal supporter of President Trump who has used Twitter to voice far-right and conspiracy theorist views - took aim at the aide, Valerie Jarrett, in a post that read: "Muslim brotherhood & planet of the apes had a baby = vj." After a barrage of criticism on social media, Barr apologized to Jarrett and "all Americans" for what she called a "joke."
Her belated mea culpa was not enough for ABC, which said it was pulling the plug on Barr's show over the "abhorrent, repugnant" tweet, which was "inconsistent with our values."
The funds raised benefit more than 8,200 Special Olympics Minnesota athletes as they train, compete and transform themselves, their communities and the world.
The Alexandria plunge will be held Sunday, Feb. 26, at 1 p.m. at Arrowwood Resort and Conference Center, 2100 Arrowwood Lane NW, Alexandria. Day of the plunge check-in will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at the plunge site.
In 2016, more than 290 brave souls took the plunge in Alexandria and raised approximately $75,000 in support of Special Olympics Minnesota.
Plungers can register online at plungemn.org and may plunge as individuals or in teams. They are also encouraged to wear unique and outrageous costumes on plunge day.
Participants should ask family and friends to pledge to their plunge. Each participant must raise a minimum of $75. They must bring pledges to the plunge. Shoes and towels are also required.
For more information or to register, visit plungemn.org or email plunge@somn.org.
Erie Community College will open play in the National Junior College Athletic Association Division II Men’s Basketball Championship against Louisburg (N.C.) at 10 this morning in Danville, Ill.
The Kats (18-9) are the No. 13 seed while Louisburg (28-4) is seeded fourth. The North Carolina team was runner-up to Southwestern Iowa last year.
It’s the sixth trip to the nationals for ECC under coach Alex Nwora. The Kats are led by guard Kyle Harris, who is averaging 14.7 ppg. Kasey Walker-Gregg averaged 14.2, and forward Shevon Anisca (12.6) leads the team with 5.5 rebounds pergame.
Louisburg averages 95.1 ppg and is led by 6-5 forward Jordan Oakley, who averages 18 ppg and making 57.8 percent of his shots.
Teachers really do play a vital role in your children's future.
Take Arizona 6th grade teacher Mrs. Judith Toensing who predicted and encouraged her sixth grade student back in 1997 to graduate from Harvard by simply writing on her report card:
"It has been a joy to have you in class. Keep up the good work! Invite me to your Harvard graduation."
Fast forward 21 years later and that bright student she wrote that to, Christin Gilmer has shown up back in her classroom to do just that, invite Mrs. Toensing to her Harvard graduation. Gilmer now a doctor of public health.
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MILTON, Fla. (AP) -- A Florida day care owner was sentenced to life in prison after being convicted of murder in the death of a toddler in 2014.
The Pensacola News Journal reports that Santa Rosa County Judge Kelvin Wells sentenced 58-year-old Thelma Lowery immediately after a jury reached a guilty verdict Friday.
Lowery was caring for 15-month-old Brodie Kent at her home day care when he was rushed to a hospital. He died days later.
During her five-day trial, Lowery said another child hit Brodie. She said she found him covered in vomit and called an ambulance when he starting having seizures.
Lowery's attorneys argued Brodie could have had an undiagnosed condition and no one was at fault in his death.
Doctors testified that Brodie's brain swelling and other injuries could have been caused only by "non-accidental trauma."
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Ferris Opens Fall Camp WITH ?s
As the Ferris Yellowjackets opened fall camp this week, with final preparations being made before their September 1 kick-off versus Bonham High School at home, head coach Brandon Layne said there are still some position battles on-going. Quarterback is a toss-up between senior Riley Fagan and junior Kobe Lankford; Fagan standing as the incumbent after passing for 733 yards and 8 TDs in 2016, completing 52 percent of his passes, while Lankford spent last season playing sparingly at wide receiver. Read the full story and more in your Weekend edition of The Ennis News. Be informed, subscribe today!
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A North Dakota woman has pleaded guilty in the killing of a pregnant neighbor so she and her boyfriend could keep the baby.
Thirty-eight-year-old Brooke Crews could face life in prison after pleading guilty Monday to conspiracy to commit kidnapping and murder, and lying to law officers in the death of 22-year-old Savanna Greywind, of Fargo.
Crews’ attorney said she wanted to take responsibility for her actions, but Crews didn’t offer details on how Greywind was killed. Authorities haven’t said either.
Greywind was eight months pregnant when she disappeared in August. Kayakers found her body wrapped in plastic in a river. The baby was found alive in the apartment Crews shared with her 32-year-old boyfriend, William Hoehn. He’s scheduled for trial in March.
Cass County prosecutor Birch Burdick didn’t comment on Crews’ plea.
Shares of drugmakers dropped in midday trading Friday after CNBC reported Amazon is in the final stages of considering an entrance into selling drug prescriptions.
Walgreens, Rite Aid and CVS Health stocks each slipped 4 percent or more as investors worried Amazon may disrupt the traditional distributors' hold on the drug prescription market.
Amazon will decide before Thanksgiving whether to move into selling prescription drugs online, according to a source and an email from Amazon viewed by CNBC.
Amazon typically spends years researching opportunities before it telegraphs its intentions. The opportunity to sell drugs online is alluring given its market size – analysts have estimated the U.S. prescription drug market at $560 billion per year. Amazon is well aware of the complexities, say sources familiar with the company's thinking.
Source: FactSet
— CNBC's Christina Farr contributed to this report.
British Prime Minister Theresa May has announced she will seek an early general election on June 8.
In an unscheduled announcement, May said on April 18 that Britain needs certainty and stability in the wake of last year's "Brexit" referendum vote to leave the European Union.
She said parliament will be asked to vote later in the day to decide on the proposed election.
"We need a general election," May said, adding that she had come to this conclusion "reluctantly" after having previously said there would not be a snap vote.
May accused political parties of "game-playing," saying this threatens the country's "ability to make a success of Brexit."
The next general election was to have been held in 2020.
Based on reporting by AP, dpa, and the BBC
Governor Terry McAuliffe was on hand on Friday, October 6, as Perrone Robotics made a major announcement concerning its future in driverless car technology and the Albemarle County economy.
Former Chicago Blackhawks goalie Scott Darling wrote a heart-stirring essay for The Players Tribune on Tuesday that recounts his struggles with alcoholism, his journey through the minors and his triumphant return to the NHL with the Blackhawks. Darling, who signed a four-year contract with the Carolina Hurricanes, called his time with the Blackhawks "better than my wildest dreams.
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Here's the first video as we share previews of what schoolchildren in north Northumberland are singing for their Nativity plays and Christmas performances.
Today's is from St Michael's CofE Primary School in Alnwick with Happy Birthday Jesus.
Happy Birthday Jesus, by St Michael's CofE Primary School in Alnwick.
Our photographer Jane Coltman is touring round the area's schools and the first batch of photos will appear in Thursday's Gazette with more to follow next week.
And videos will be appearing on our website each day.
So you're shopping for earrings online but you can't tell what they would look like on you. Are they too big? Do they hang to low? Does the color go with your skin? Do they dangle? There's an app for that, and in fact it's called Dangle AR.
A German passenger on Vietnam Airlines’ flight VN36, which landed at the Noi Bai International Airport in the morning of January 1, was the first foreign visitor to set foot in Hanoi in 2017. A welcome ceremony was held the same day.
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Liberal Redneck Trae Crowder is back with some new commentary on Roy Moore and the special Senate election happening in Alabama tomorrow between Moore and Doug Jones.
Said Crowder: “The people’s choices are Democrat Doug Jones and a poorly written villain from a f**king Dukes of Hazzard episode. Even when you take into account that the man that they’re replacing is a f**king Hobbit from an alternate universe where JRR Tolkien owns slaves, Roy Moore is an unbelievable bag of sh*t. He’s a judge who’s been kicked off the bench twice for refusing to do his job, he’s taken money from his own non-profit, he’s openly admitted that he thinks the last time America was great was before the Civil War, he thinks all legislation should be drafted by Jesus, and he presumably believes that the Devil invented dinosaurs and gay people.”
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The youngest Noble Prize laureate is now the youngest person to ever address the House of Commons.
Malala Yousafzai spoke in Ottawa on Thursday. North Island-Powell River MP Rachel Blaney says Malala and received a very special honour.
“There was a great turnout to hear her words and she received honourary Canadian citizenship.”
Blaney says Yousafzai spoke about women, women’s rights and refugees and says it was an honour to hear her speak.
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FILE - In this Jan. 27, 1989, file photo, actors Adam West, left, and Burt Ward, dressed as their characters Batman and Robin, pose for a photo at the "World of Wheels" custom car show in Chicago. Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti says the Bat-Signal will shine over the city on Thursday, June 15, 2017 in tribute to West, who died June 9 at the age of 88. Mark Elias, File AP Photo
With a vote on the Port Authority’s proposed $32 billion capital plan now just days away, New Jersey officials are applying more pressure on the bistate agency to prioritize the replacement of its aging midtown Manhattan bus terminal. (Read More)
The Arctic Monkeys are making their return to Vancouver.
After announcing a North American tour last month that skipped much of Canada, the English band has now expanded its list of dates and will perform at Vancouver’s Pacific Coliseum on Oct. 25. In addition to Vancouver, the band has also added Los Angeles, San Francisco, Portland and more.
It will be the band’s first string of shows in North America since 2014. Mini Mansions will open.
Their latest album Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino will be released on May 11. Their last album AM was released in 2013.
Tickets go on sale Friday, April 27 at 10 a.m. through LiveNation. Tickets start at $49.50 and go up to $69.50, plus service charges.
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A person lied about a car being stolen with a child inside, according to Memphis Police Department.
Police were called to Bass Pro Shops on Macon Road where a vehicle was reported taken while a 10-year-old girl was inside.
However, police later said nearly an hour later that no child was ever in the stolen car. The person who reported the vehicle stolen is now in police custody.
The car is described as a silver Chevy Impala with dealer tags (possibly DA3135). The car has tinted windows and front passenger side damage.
Officers are searching the area of Carpenter Street and Princeton Avenue where the car may have been spotted.
If you see this car, call 911 immediately.
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In light of Friday’s preliminary figures published by CME Group, open interest in GBP futures markets decreased by almost 400 contracts vs. Thursday’s final reading, while volume rose significantly by almost 30.7K contracts.
GBP/USD sidelined around 1.3000
The activity in GBP futures markets remains choppy, while Cable appears consolidative around 1.3000 the figure since the rejection from fresh cycle peaks near 1.3270. Decent contention should stay around 1.2930, while gains remain so far limited around 1.3030/50.
MONTREAL — The municipal party branded after the former mayor of Montreal has changed its name.
Equipe Denis Coderre is now called Mouvement Montreal.
It was forced into the name change after Coderre's stunning defeat by Valerie Plante in the Nov. 5 election.
The one-term mayor and former federal cabinet minister immediately resigned from municipal politics.
Lionel Perez, Mouvement Montreal's interim leader, says the party wanted a name that represented its core values, which he says "are to move Montreal forward."
Coderre's former party ended up with 25 seats on Montreal's 65-seat city council.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Fire investigators are looking into the cause of a small car fire in central Colorado Springs Tuesday evening.
Police said the fire started around 10 p.m. on North El Paso Street just south of Fillmore Street. The car sustained minimal damage. Police said the origin of the fire is suspicious, and firefighters are looking into the cause.
Police are searching for potential suspects. Anyone with information is asked to call them at 719-444-7000.
US pop star Lady Gaga Saturday announced she had cancelled the last 10 shows of the European leg of her world tour due to "severe pain."
In a statement posted on Twitter, the Grammy award-winning singer told fans she was "devastated" but said the decision to cancel the dates on her Joanne World Tour - her fifth headlining tour - was "beyond her control."
"My medical team is supporting the decision for me to recover at home," she said.
"I need to put myself and my well-being first," she added.
Shows affected include dates in London, Paris and Berlin, as well as Stockholm, Zurich and Copenhagen.
Dates in Cologne, Germany and Manchester, England were also halted.
It comes after the "Born This Way" singer cancelled another show in Rio de Janeiro in September after being hospitalized, also due to severe pain.
Lady Gaga, who shot to global fame in 2008 with her hit debut single "Just Dance," has previously revealed she suffers from the chronic pain condition fibromyalgia.
Indian American Ramesh Buchirajam Akkela, who is originally from Mumbai, has been sentenced to two years and nine months in prison for money laundering and smuggling misbranded drugs into the U.S. from India, according to a PTI report.
Akkela, 44, was arrested in Panama earlier this year and was deported back to the U.S. on Thursday, March 15, where senior judge Donetta W. Ambrose sentenced him the next day after his conviction of mail fraud and money laundering, according to a court statement.
According to the court statement, Akkela had shipped misbranded drugs from India to re-shippers in the U.S. who then distributed them to American consumers without a prescription.
The PTI also reported that Akkela operated a website that offered prescription drugs to American consumers without a prescription.
Akkela was indicted on two counts of money laundering and 10 counts of mail fraud, according to the PTI report.
LONDON, April 24 (Reuters) - Britain’s TSB bank, owned by Spain’s Banco Sabadell, took down its mobile app and online services on Tuesday in an attempt to fix technical problems which have locked customers out of their accounts.
The bank said about 402 customers on Sunday were able to see data that they would not usually see online, often of so called “connected accounts” that family members typically use.
TSB Chief Executive Officer Paul Pester said he had worked for 48 hours to fix the problem but that the bank had to take down both the mobile app and online banking again on Tuesday. The services should be working later today, he said.
“I’m truly sorry,” Pester said in a statement. “Customers can rest assured that no one will be left out of pocket as a result of these service issues.”
Pester has written to each customer to apologise. (Reporting by Guy Faulconbridge, Editing by Paul Sandle)
MONTREAT, N.C. (AP) – The Rev. Billy Graham, counselor to presidents and the most widely heard Christian evangelist in history, has died at age 99.
Spokesman Mark DeMoss tell The Associated Press that Graham died Wednesday morning at his home in Montreat, North Carolina.
He had been treated in recent years for cancer, pneumonia and other ailments. His wife, Ruth, died in 2007. Graham reached more than 200 million through his appearances and millions more through his pioneering use of television and radio.
Unlike many traditional evangelists, he abandoned narrow fundamentalism to engage broader society. His message and service to U.S. presidents from Dwight Eisenhower to George W. Bush earned him the nickname “America’s Pastor.” In 1995 his Evangelistic Association designated his son William Franklin Graham III as the ministry’s leader.
A cyclist who died after a collision on the B6047 has been named by police
Phillip Thompson, 64 and from Oadby in Leicester, was involved in a collision with a tractor at 12.15pm on Sunday 30 July in New Inn Lane, about 100 metres from the village of New Inn.
The cyclist was travelling away from the village, towards Market Harborough. The tractor was travelling behind the cyclist in the same direction.
DC Alison Briance, leading the investigation, said: “We are still keen to speak to the occupants of a vehicle travelling towards the A47 who saw a blue tractor and trailer travelling in the opposite direction.
“They may have vital information about what happened in the moments prior to this collision.”
Call 101, and ask to speak to DC 4484 Alison Briance, quoting incident number 316 of 30 July.
Brighton & Hove Albion have all but secured promotion to the Premier League after a 2-1 win against Wigan Athletic.
Chris Hughton’s side are top of the Championship with 92 points and will be promoted if Huddersfield fail to beat Derby County away in the late kick-off on Monday.
Even if Huddersfield win David Wagner’s side will be 12 points behind Brighton with four games to play. The Championship leaders now have three games remaining and a significantly better goal difference.
Against Wigan, Brighton took the lead through Glenn Murray before Solly March added a second midway through the second half. Nick Powell pulled a goal back for the visitors with five minutes remaining.
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BELTON, Texas (AP) — A murder suspect who had been booked into a Central Texas jail with bond initially set at $4 billion bond has been released after he posted a reduced bond of $151,000.
The Bell County Sheriff’s Office says Antonio Marquis Willis of Killeen was released Monday afternoon.
Bell County Justice of the Peace Claudia Brown said Friday that she set the multibillion-dollar bond as a protest to exorbitant bonds, which she said force too many people to remain in jail until trial.
A state district judge lowered the bond to $151,000 on Friday. Brown had acknowledged her bond amount could be seen as a constitutional violation.
Willis is charged with first-degree murder in the Dec. 22 shooting death of Donte Samuels in Killeen.
AMMAN, Feb 3 (Reuters) - The Syrian foreign ministry denied on Saturday U.S. allegations it had used chemical weapons against rebel-held Eastern Ghouta enclave near Damascus, saying the accusations were "lies" without evidence.
U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said on Friday the Syrian government had repeatedly used chlorine as a weapon. A day earlier, Washington said it was prepared to consider military action if necessary to deter chemical weapons attacks by the Syrian government. (Reporting by Suleiman Al-Khalidi; Editing by Peter Graff)
Bakersfield Police are investigating a death at a home in east Bakersfield.
Police got a call at 7:17 a.m. about two people not breathing at a residence in the 10 block of La Mesa Drive near Union Ave. When officers got on scene, they found a woman, a man and three juveniles inside. The woman was taken to the hospital and the man was pronounced dead at the scene. The three juveniles were not injured.
Hazmat teams were spotted at the scene, but Bakersfield Police are not releasing any further information. The investigation is ongoing, and the cause of death and identity of the man will be released by the Coroner's Office.
Anyone with information is asked to contact BPD at 661-327-7111.
It’s almost Spring, which means an increase in kittens is anticipated at the Rancho Cucamonga Animal Care and Adoption Center.
To help prepare its 24-hour Kitten Nursery, the shelter will hold a “Kitten Shower,” from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, March 18 at the Victoria Gardens Cultural Center, 12505 Cultural Center Dr., Rancho Cuamonga.
What to donate:
Iams kitten dry food
Fancy Feast kitten turkey flavored wet food
Doggie pee pads
Snuggle safe discs (heating pads)
Baby food jars (jars of Gerber) turkey and chicken flavor
Unscented baby wipes
Light refreshments will be offered.
Attendees will have an opportunity to meet shelter staff, learn about volunteering and win raffle prizes.
For more information on the event call Elsa Tristan at 909-466-7387 ext. 2076 or email elsa.tristan@cityofrc.us.
For more information on the Rancho Cucamonga Animal Care and Adoption Center, at 11780 Arrow Route, Rancho Cucamonga, visit www.rcpets.info.
HELSINKI (AP) " Finland has become the first country in Europe to pay its unemployed citizens a basic monthly income, amounting to 560 euros ($587), in a social experiment hoped to cut government red tape, reduce poverty and boost employment.
Olli Kangas from the Finnish government agency KELA said Monday that the two-year trial with the 2,000 randomly picked citizens who receive unemployment benefits kicked off Jan. 1.
Those 2,000 unemployed chosen will receive 560 euros every month, with no reporting requirements on how they spend it. The amount will be deducted from any benefits they already receive.
The unemployment rate of Finland, a nation of 5.5 million, stood at 8.1 percent in November with some 213,000 people without a job " unchanged from the previous year.
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The European Union's foreign policy chief says the EU is reluctant to change the landmark nuclear agreement with Iran even as U.S. President Donald Trump threatens to walk away from the pact.
Federica Mogherini said Monday after chairing talks among the foreign ministers of EU countries that Europeans "attach strategic importance to the full implementation of the agreement by all parties."
Mogherini said: "It is for us a matter of security, for Europe and for the rest of the world."
The EU's representative for foreign affairs and security policy says the pact, "if disrupted, would create an additional security threat and concern in the region."
Mogherini says the EU hopes to dissuade Iran from developing missiles or undermining regional security, but that work must happen "outside the scope of the nuclear agreement."
BISHOPVILLE, S.C. (AP) - A coroner says the seven inmates killed during a South Carolina prison riot earlier this month all bled to death from stab wounds.
Lee County Coroner Larry Logan said Tuesday all the inmates had several stab or cutting wounds inflicted inside Lee Correctional Institution on April 15 and 16.
Authorities say inmates in three wings of the maximum-security prison fought uninterrupted for several hours in a battle over territory and contraband. Inmates reported seeing fellow prisoners slowly die as prison officials tried to gather enough people to restore order.
At least 20 inmates have been killed by other inmates in South Carolina prisons in the past 16 months.
The State Law Enforcement Division continues to investigate the riot. No charges have been filed.
Twenty-two inmates were hurt.
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Police respond to a report of an explosion near Times Square on Monday, Dec. 11, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Charles Zoeller)
NEW YORK (AP) — A law enforcement official says what is believed to be an explosive device has been set off on Manhattan subway platform.
The explosion happened around 7:30 a.m. Monday. Details were still developing.
A person was arrested and has non-life-threatening injuries.
There was no immediate word of any other injuries.
The official spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly about the incident.
Passengers were evacuated as a precaution from the subway line where the explosion happened, near 40th Street and Eighth Avenue.
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Pierre Moscovici, European Commissioner of Economic & Financial Affairs, gives his views on the European Union's tax plan and trade wars. He speaks with Bloomberg's Michael McKee at the G20 Summit in Buenos Aires. (Source: Bloomberg)
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Women’s Mentoring Connections will have an event to discuss conquering fears this Thursday. The event will feature a multi-generational panel of women from various professional backgrounds. These women will share their experiences and advice on fear, motivation, and intuition.
The Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce is hosting the event from 8 – 9:30 a.m. at Birchaven Retirement Village Clubhouse. To register visit findlayhancockchamber.com or call 419-422-3313. Admission to the program is free but any donation will help benefit the Salvation Army.
According to reports in the WSJ and FT, Post Holdings (NYSE:POST) is close to an agreement to purchase the U.K. cereal maker for £1.4B, or $1.75B. A formal announcement could come as soon as tomorrow morning.
It's the latest in a number of foreign takeovers of U.K companies in wake of the Brexit vote. According to the FT story, U.K. target M&A is at its second highest level in eight years.
Reports from earlier this year suggested Weetabix could go for as high as $1.9B.
The Q! Morning Show’s Money Launderin’ Machine goes Fridays at 8:40AM. We heave our golf balls in the dryer and give it a spin. The dryer predicts which numbers we will play in the Lotto Max for the week. Each week, all 9 of our listeners also get in the draw. Here are the Friday, February 2nd numbers: 6, 21, 22, 26, 30, 42, 43
MANSFIELD, Ohio– The Mansfield Division of Police is investigation a possible attempted abduction.
It happened on Millsboro Road near Muth Road just before 3 p.m. on Monday.
Police said the 10-year-old victim was walking from the bus stop when a man pulled up next to her. The driver asked if the girl need a ride home, police said. She ran home and police were called.
The suspect was driving a gray, SUV-type vehicle.
Anyone with information is asked to call Lt. Rob Skropits at 419-755-9755.
White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer holds the daily press briefing at the White House in Washington, U.S. March 30, 2017. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst
WASHINGTON The White House has invited the top Republican and Democratic members of the Senate and House of Representatives intelligence panels to review new material relevant to their investigation into Russia's alleged interference in the U.S. presidential election, White House spokesman Sean Spicer said on Thursday.
"There has been information, ... material that has ... come to light, and that we want to make sure that the people who are conducting the review have that information," Spicer told reporters without giving details about the information.
"We have invited them up to view it in a classified setting," he said, referring to the Republican chairs and Democratic ranking members of the Senate and House intelligence committees.
(Reporting by Roberta Rampton; Writing by Washington Newsroom; Editing by James Dalgleish)
By Dorrothy Moyo| The speech mishap “did it, did it” by former Higher Education Minister, Prof Jonathan Moyo during his latest SABC interview was no mishap. Unbeknown to many Zimbabweans, it was a quote from a Venda Chief, Patrick Ramaano Mphephu.
But Zimbabweans went to town mocking Prof Moyo at the weekend and some produced the below video:
School administrators and Vancouver police are investigating reports of groping between students at a high school dance performance Wednesday evening.
Staff at Kitsilano Secondary School received the complaint following the performance and contacted police that day.
A Vancouver School Board spokesman confirmed administrators are investigating.
The school hosted a three-day "Electric Circus Party" this week to unveil its new theatre, according a school newsletter.
One student at the dance told CBC News that at one point during the performance, dancers moved off the stage and into the audience where they were allegedly groped.
Principal Ranjit Bains emailed parents and students on Friday alerting them of the incident.
"I felt that it was important to give you some information as your son or daughter may wish to discuss the incident with you," Bains wrote.
Const. Jason Doucette said police believe only students were involved in the incident.
One of the biggest hits on iTunes at the moment isn’t exactly something you can dance to. Samir Mezrahi’s track “A a a a a Very Good Song” jumped as high as 44 on iTunes, and believe it or not, it contains ten minutes of absolute silence.
So, why would anyone want 10 minutes of absolutely no music? Well, as Samir explains in his tweet about the tune, “Hey I released a blank song that will play 1st so that *one* song won’t play every time u plug ur phone into ur car.”
hey I released a blank song that will play 1st so that *one* song won’t play every time u plug ur phone into ur car https://t.co/FL83YUOOcz — #1 samir (@samir) August 9, 2017
That’s right, people are shelling out money just to have silence at the top of their iTunes library so their ears don’t get blasted as soon as they plug in.
And Samir apparently has high hopes for the tune, noting, “@justinbieber despacito here I come for your #1 spot.”
Related Coverage More Lake Michigan test results coming after chemical spill
PORTAGE, Ind. (AP) – The National Park Service has reopened three beaches at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore after tests showed no significant traces of a potentially carcinogenic chemical from a U.S. Steel Corp. wastewater spill.
The park service says water and beach sand samples taken last week came back below laboratory reporting limits for hexavalent chromium, so it reopened the beaches Monday afternoon.
The Environmental Protection Agency says U.S. Steel resumed full operations Monday at its Midwest Plant in Portage, about 30 miles east of Chicago. The company began a gradual restart there Friday, three days after an expansion joint failed, allowing wastewater containing the chemical to flow into the wrong treatment plant at the Portage complex. That wastewater eventually flowed into Burns Waterway at a point about 100 yards from Lake Michigan.
Jean Fourie has spent the three years designing and building the V8 Stealth Beetle at his company 3L Engineering in Cape Town, South Africa. Jean started with a 1965 Beetle body that sits over a custom aluminum chassis cut and bent out of five and six mm sheets by Vulcan Steel resulting in a 950 kg (2094 lb) vehicle. The Beetle rides on a BMW E39 M5 suspension with BMW E36 wishbones. The engine is a 4.2 L V8 from Audi S8 that makes 450+ horsepower thanks to twin turbochargers and a Haltech Elite ECU. Behind the engine sits a TTV Racing clutch and flywheel connected to a six-speed manual transaxle. You can order your own Stealth Beetle with turn-key vehicles starting at $85,000 or as a rolling chassis or kit. Contact doug@v8stealthbeetle.com for more details.
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The Red Arrows put on a magnificent display in the skies above Blackpool to bring the first day of the resort's air show to an end
The display team, based at Blackpool Airport for this year's event, wowed the crowds, packed onto the Prom with 20 minutes of daring aerobatic tricks.
READ MORE: Here are all the display times for day two of Blackpool Air Show
The show was opened by the Warton-built Typhoon which roared into action at just after 1pm, showing off the latest technology at the disposal of the RAF.
Other highlights included the Breitling wing-walkers and the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.
Thousands packed onto the Promenade for the display.
The Air Show returns tomorrow, with the Red Arrows set to perform again.
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The Indiana Pacers nearly walked out of Quicken Loans Arena on Saturday with a 1-0 series lead over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Instead, the defending NBA champions held on and narrowly edged the Pacers in a 109-108 Game 1 victory.
The two teams will battle it out in Cleveland again Monday night, with Paul George and Co. hoping to bring an evened series back to Indiana.
Here’s how you can watch Pacers vs. Cavaliers online.
When: Monday, April 17, at 7 p.m. ET
Live Stream: TNT
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On Monday, Dec. 11, thirteen restaurant locations throughout Anderson County will donate a portion of their sales to support Aid to Distressed Families of Appalachian Counties (ADFAC). The event, Dine & Donate, happens on the second Monday of each month.
Participating restaurants on Monday, Dec 11 include:
Hoskins, Clinton
Burchfields, Oak Ridge
Dean’s, Oak Ridge
Gallo Loco, Oak Ridge
Mediterranean Delight, Oak Ridge
Outback Steakhouse, Oak Ridge
Razzleberry’s, Oak Ridge
Soup Kitchen, Oak Ridge
Subway locations in Clinton (2), Oak Ridge (1968 Oak Ridge Turnpike), Oliver Springs and Rocky Top.
Proceeds from Dine & Donate support ADFAC’s work to help the less fortunate in our community with services including short-term utility assistance, school supplies for K-12 students, home repairs for elderly homeowners and much more. ADFAC answers more than 6,000 requests for assistance each year.
For more, visit www.adfac.org.
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Lights! Camera! Action! It's fashion's biggest night and the world's most stylish creatures are flocking to the red carpet to put their best paw forward.
In 2015, Odell Beckham Jr. shot down rumors that he was dating Amber Rose. But the pair was spotted arriving together with pals at Nylon’s Midnight Garden Party at Coachella on Friday.
A spy said they were a “last-minute addition” to the bash with a “large group of friends,” but that as the night went on, “they got flirtier and flirtier.”
On Saturday, they showed up together at the fest’s Neon Carnival. The last time the pair was rumored to be close, Beckham denied it.
Reps for the pair didn’t get back to us.
Uma Thurman will star in a new Netflix series.
The 48-year-old actress will play Nancy, the mother of a heart donor, in the supernatural drama Chambers, according to a press release.
Chambers follows Nancy as she forms a relationship with the recipient of her daughter's heart. The recipient becomes consumed with the mystery surrounding the daughter's sudden death and starts taking on her characteristics.
Leah Rachel created the series and will serve as executive producer and co-showrunner with Akela Cooper (Luke Cage, American Horror Story: Roanoke). Stephen Gaghan, Wolfgang Hammer and Winnie Kemp will also executive produce.
Thurman is known for such films as Pulp Fiction and Kill Bill. She plays Lenny Cohen on the Bravo series Imposters, and will appear in the new Lars von Trier movie The House That Jack Built.
By Annie Martin
Originally published in UPI Entertainment News.
Major US indices were also bearish at the close of Thursday's session. The NASDAQ Composite ended the day at 5,805.15, down 0.53%; the Dow Jones Industrial Average edged 0.67% lower, to finish at 20,453.25; and the S&P 500 closed at 2,328.95, down 0.68%.
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Snow and wintry weather are still wreaking havoc on travelers in Britain, with flights cancelled, roads sheathed in ice and rail travel disrupted.
With temperatures dropping overnight as low as minus 11.6 Celsius (11 degrees Fahrenheit), hundreds of schools were closed Monday. Europe's largest airport, Heathrow, warned Monday that some flights would be cancelled as it cleared the backlog of flights delayed by Sunday's snowfall.
Heathrow asked travelers to check with their airlines. In the world of interconnected air travel, any extended disruption quickly leaves planes and flight crews out of position, knocking them out of rotation for their next assignments.
National Rail said poor weather conditions are affecting travel across England and Wales. Trains on Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry, Great Western, and Virgin Trains will all also be affected.
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The prison inmate who murdered two police officers and a bystander in Belgium while on a two-day prison furlough was a “soldier of [ISIS’s] caliphate,” the terror group claimed on Wednesday.
ISIS’s Aamaq news agency said Benjamin Herman’s attack in Liège was an answer to its calls asking followers to target countries fighting against them.
Before Tuesday’s attack, Herman, who was gunned down by police, also killed a man with whom he had done time in prison by bashing his head in with a hammer.
Things have gotten heated between Inter Milan and club captain Mauro Icardi. Leapfrogging off the assertion that the team should strip him of the captaincy , it appears the dynamics in the dressing room are taking care of that.In a rather unusual, but completely appropriate for the 21st century, report, teammates are now diminishing his influence of social media.With the striker being linked with a move to Real Madrid, speculation about his future has run rampant. However, unlike the leader his armband indicates, Icardi has done everything to heighten speculation, which has irritated fans, the team, and, now, his teammates.As we reported , he was confronted by Ivan Perisic and Marcelo Brozovic after last week’s embarrassing 1-1 draw to SPAL. Now, it appears Brozovic no longer follows him on instagram, while Perisic ‘unfriended’ him on Facebook.As we all know, when something is ‘Facebook official’ there’s no coming back.
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April 28 Genmab A/S:
* Genmab announces new phase III combination study of Daratumumab in multiple myeloma
* Study is expected to start in Q2 2017 and is designed to confirm results from MMY1001 study
* Prescription drug user fee act date of June 17, 2017 for Daratumumab
* Janssen Research with European myeloma network plans to start phase III study of Daratumumab in relapsed and refractory multiple myeloma Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom: +91 806 749 1136)
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SAN ANTONIO - San Antonio police went on a train ride Wednesday with one goal in mind: Observing drivers' behavior at railroad crossings.
As part of the Union Pacific Cares program, which aims to promote railroad crossing and pedestrian safety, the officers rode the train between MacArthur View and O’Connor Road.
They were watching how drivers act at railroad crossings and if any pedestrians were crossing or walking on the tracks.
Officers were also dispatching units nearby if they saw drivers ignoring any signals or warnings near the tracks.
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Feb 14 Omega Advisors Inc
* Omega Advisors Inc takes share stake of 50,000 shares in Bluebird Bio Inc - SEC filing
* Omega Advisors Inc dissolves share stake in Electronic Arts Inc
* Omega Advisors Inc dissolves share stake in Chesapeake Energy Corp
* Omega Advisors Inc ups share stake in Time Inc to 3.9 million shares from 903,500 shares
* Omega Advisors Inc cuts share stake in Alphabet Inc by to 139,395 Class A shares from 161,156 Class A shares
* Omega Advisors Inc cuts share stake in Microsoft Corp by 23.5 percent to 803,620 shares from 1.1 million shares
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Feb 13 Delta Air Lines Inc raised its offer to buy up to 32 percent of Grupo Aeromexico SAB de CV by more than a fifth on Monday, valuing the deal at about $590 million.
Delta, which already has a 4.2 percent stake in Aeromexico, had said in November 2015 it intended to buy the additional stake for 43.59 Mexican pesos ($2.15) per share.
The 53 Mexican pesos per share deal represents a premium of 34.4 percent to Aeromexico's Friday close.
Aeromexico had about 707.8 million shares outstanding as of Jan. 25, according to Thomson Reuters data.
The Mexican airline's shares rose as much as 21.5 percent to 47.90 Mexican pesos in morning trading.
The increase in the purchase price was the result of interim exchange rate movements and other factors, Delta said.
If Delta exercises the share purchase options it holds, the stake could go up to 49 percent, the company said. ($1 = 20.3150 Mexican pesos) (Reporting by Arunima Banerjee in Bengaluru; Editing by Martina D'Couto)
Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ: COST) shares are trading lower by $9.50 at $157.57 in Friday's session.
After Thursday's close, the company reported an EPS beat of 6 cents along with sales beat of $700 million. Although it was a beat, it was not big enough to sustain the rally the stock has had since it bottomed on Aug. 25 at $150.06.
After a much lower open, Costco had a brief rally to $159.46 before continuing its move lower. It has continued to make lows for the session, with the current one standing at $157.00 as of 10:47 a.m. EST. That low coincides with its Sept. 11 low of $157.06.
If the decline continues, the daily support level doesn't come in until its Sept. 8 low of $155.03.
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COLUMBUS, GA (WTVM) – Columbus Mayor Teresa Tomlinson recognized 13 local veterans that have been inducted into the Georgia Military Veterans Hall of Fame.
Mayor Tomlinson presented a proclamation to Founder Paul Longgrear and the veterans in attendance at a ceremony that took place at the Mayor's office Monday morning.
Longgrear says this recognition speaks to the connection between the city and Fort Benning.
"For the mayor of Columbus to honor these guys, I think it says something to Fort Benning. That says we are partners in this and that we realize what you contribute,” said Paul Longgrear, Founder Georgia Military Veterans Hall of Fame.
The Georgia Military Veterans Hall of Fame was chartered in 2013.
Over the last four years, a total of 66 Georgians have been inducted.
This is the fifth class of Georgians to be inducted.
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Man accused of threatening parents with gun in standoff
PELHAM, N.H. (AP) — Police in New Hampshire say a man has been accused of threatening his parents with a gun, reckless conduct and assault following an hours-long standoff in which no one was hurt.
Police said the standoff ended peacefully Monday night in Pelham. Thirty-seven-year-old Justin Levasseur was charged.
Police said a man inside the home called police reporting that his son had threatened him with a gun ad that a gun was fired inside the house. They later said Levasseur barricaded himself inside the home and that his father had run out the front door and his mother jumped out of a window.
Levasseur was in custody and was expected in court Tuesday. It wasn't immediately known if he had a lawyer.
Rail passengers were delayed this afternoon when a vehicle struck a bridge near Moulsecoomb on the line between Lewes and Brighton.
The incident happened at about 2.15pm (April 24) and trains were suspended while engineers carried out safety checks.
Asked about the response to the incident, passenger Sandra James, who was stuck in Lewes, said: “Quite good actually. They had figured it out by the time they gave this information, which is far better than being thrown off a train and left to it by yourself.”
Services were resumed shortly after 3pm but passengers had already faced 30 minute delays. Southern said disruption was likely to continue until 5pm.
Southern Rail arranged for rail tickets to be accepted on Brighton and Hove buses while the line was closed.
To claim compensation if your journey was delayed by more than 15 minutes, visit: www.southernrailway.com
REUTERS: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services proposed on Wednesday to reduce the period for the enrollment for individual Obamacare plans for 2018, as part of the agency's efforts to stabilize the individual insurance market.
The rule proposes to shorten the upcoming annual open enrollment period for the individual market to Nov. 1-Dec. 15, 2017. (http://go.cms.gov/2kJGOpw)
The change will align the marketplaces with the employer-sponsored insurance market and Medicare, and help lower prices by reducing adverse selection, said the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, a division of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.
The proposal also suggests changes to the special enrollment periods, guaranteed availability and network adequacy rules.
(Reporting by Ankur Banerjee in Bengaluru; Editing by Sriraj Kalluvila)
KSP says they found a large quantity of packaged marijuana, meth, hallucinogen mushrooms, processing equipment and guns. (Source: KSP)
A man is behind bars after a bust in Owensboro.
State police say troopers went to the home of 38-year-old Timothy Simone in the 3000 block of Becker Drive Monday evening for a search warrant.
We're told they found a large quantity of packaged marijuana, meth, hallucinogen mushrooms, processing equipment and guns.
Becker is currently in the Daviess Co. Detention Center on several drug-related charges.
KSP says more arrests are likely.
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Ampati: Congress candidate Miani Dalbot Shira won the Meghalaya's Ampati Assembly constituency bypolls on Thursday. Shira the eldest daughter of Leader of Opposition and former Chief Minister Mukul Sangma. Shira defeated National People`s Party (NPP) candidate Clement G. Momin.
The by-poll was necessitated after Mukul relinquished the seat in March after he was elected from here as well as Songsak assembly constituency defeating senior NPP leader Nihim Dalbot Shira.
The NPP candidate was supported by the coalition partners of the Meghalaya Democratic Alliance government.
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A growing number of successful Fortnite gamers are creating a micro-industry by offering their services as in-game bodyguards and coaches to new players.
Charging up to £20 an hour they deliver coaching remotely and accompany their clients in the game, keeping them safe from attack and teaching them how to play.
The 12A rated game has been criticised for being too addictive and violent for young children and the NSPCC has warned voice and text chat systems in the popular Fortnite game are leaving children open to being contacted by strangers.
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Former SGPC president Bibi Jagir Kaur Monday demanded the immediate arrest of those who allegedly “assaulted and molested” a woman SAD leader in Barnala.
Addressing a press conference, Kaur, accompanied by SAD women wing (Urban) president Parminder Kaur Pannu, said she would meet the victim Tuesday and if need be, also meet the DGP and write to the National Commission for Women.
Referring to a video clip of the alleged assault that has gone viral on social media, Kaur said it was a “shameful act” and it was so harrowing that one “cannot watch it.” The alleged incident occurred when the victim had gone to a temple.
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An apartment building at UBCO was evacuated early Monday as the result of a fire.
The fire was reported at around 12 a.m. in a unit at Discovery Avenue at UBCO.
“First in Engine reported smoke and sprinkler activation in a second floor unit at this location,” Platoon Captain Kelly Stephens said.
He said the cause of the fire was bedding and a mattress placed against a baseboard heater, and added that fire sprinklers had doused the fire before it could spread.
The lone occupant of the unit managed to escape unharmed.
Water damage was contained to the second floor unit and six units below.
All affected students have been allowed to return to their units.
An egret is seen on a tree at Xihu park in Fuzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province, March 18, 2018. (Xinhua/Mei Yongcun)
A kingfisher is seen on a tree at Xihu park in Fuzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province, March 18, 2018. (Xinhua/Mei Yongcun)
A european blackbird is seen on a tree at Xihu park in Fuzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province, March 18, 2018. (Xinhua/Mei Yongcun)
An oriental magpie robin is seen on a tree at Xihu park in Fuzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province, March 18, 2018. (Xinhua/Mei Yongcun)
On Thursday, 'The Opposition with Jordan Klepper' will feature a slumber party with young gun-control activists in D.C. for the March For Our Lives rally. (Photo: Kris Connor, Getty Images for Comedy Central)
NEW YORK – Comedy Central’s Jordan Klepper is planning a slumber party for young activists pushing for action on gun control.
Klepper plans to host Thursday’s episode of his show, The Opposition, from a living room of a private home in Bethesda, Md. That’s where young people are gathering in preparation for Saturday’s March For Our Lives in Washington to oppose gun violence.
Klepper took special interest in the issue even before he began hosting the show last fall. He did several stories on gun control when he was part of The Daily Show.
He plans to stay in character, as a right-wing conspiracy theorist, as he interviews the activists. His show airs at 11:30 p.m. ET/PT.
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WestJet Airlines Ltd. says it’s experiencing a computer system outage that is expected to cause delays in its operations.
The airline recommends travellers arrive early at the airport and check their flight status ahead of time.
We are experiencing an IT system outage that is affecting several systems. We are working on it, but delays are expected. Please arrive early at airport if you are travelling today & check flight status at https://t.co/p47pxg3aMq More updates to come. — WestJet (@WestJet) May 30, 2018
Travellers have reported on Twitter that there are long lines and kiosks off-line at some airports, as well as issues with booking on the company’s website.
The incident comes after the airline said last October computer problems caused delays for dozens of flights.
NEW BRITAIN >> A Connecticut state trooper is expected to survive after crashing his motorcycle while on-duty.
State police say the trooper collided with a car that pulled out of a driveway in front of him in New Britain on Sunday. The 33-year-old trooper was thrown from his motorcycle and suffered injuries considered not to be life-threatening.
The 88-year-old driver of the car suffered minor injuries. Both men were taken to a hospital for treatment.
Police have not released the name of either man involved in the crash.
After days of hectic negotiations, the JD-S will get the Finance portfolio in Karnataka and the Congress the Home department, highly placed sources in the parties said here today. The power-sharing arrangement between the two alliance partners is being finalized and is in the final stages, the sources added.
The leaders of the two parties have held five rounds of talks here since yesterday to finalise the portfolio sharing arrangement between the two alliance partners.
Sources said Congress chief Rahul Gandhi is on board on the issue and has spoken to leaders on phone from the United States, where he travelling with his mother, who has gone for a medical check-up.
“We have held five rounds of talks with each other and have decided that the JD-S will get the Finance portfolio. I will be now travelling to Bengaluru to hold further talks within our party,” JD-S leader Danish Ali told PTI. He said he would meet both Chief Minister H D Kumarswamy and former prime minister H D Deve Gowda.
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Pokemon Go updates continue to push the game back up the charts
A new Pokemon Go update usually helps the game bring players back, and the latest event hasn’t proved any different.
It has now been revealed that the popular Android and Apple app is back in the top grossing list, following a short absence.
iOS users have driven Pokemon Go up into the top 5 grossing apps on the iPhone marketplace, although the same has not happened on the Android platform.
Pokemon Go remains low down in the Google Play Store pecking order, which suggests some kind of shift in player numbers on each platform.
The current Pokemon Go event appears to be the reason for the boost, with the Solstice limited run giving players the chance to grab missing Fire and Ice types, missing from their collections.
Other bonuses include huge XP bonuses for successfully catching Pokemon with the range of Nice, Great, and Excellent Throws, as well as Curveballs and First Throws.
Chris Brown was allegedly involved in a brawl at a Tampa, Florida, nightclub early Monday morning , with Tampa police reporting that Brown "sucker punched" a photographer after a disagreement over some pictures. According to one of the club's partner's, Brown showed up for a paid appearance at the 11,000-square-foot Aja Channelside club, and around 1 a.m., the club's in-house photographer attempted to take pics of the singer and his entourage when Brown's team told him to stop.
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April 3 Orbite Technologies Inc
* Orbite announces filing for stay of proceedings on creditors
* Orbite Technologies Inc - filed a notice of intention to make a proposal under bankruptcy and insolvency act
* Orbite Technologies Inc - "ensuing existence of material uncertainty about company's ability to continue as a going concern"
* Orbite Technologies Inc- PriceWaterhouseCoopers Inc has been appointed as trustee in proposal proceedings of Orbite
* Orbite - filing of NOI has effect of imposing an automatic 30-day stay of proceedings that will protect co and its assets from claims of creditors
* Orbite Technologies Inc says company to resume its production efforts as soon as possible and hopefully continue as a going concern Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
April 24 (UPI) -- Dule Hill of Psych and The West Wing fame has married Ballers actress Jamyn Simon, the actor confirmed on Instagram.
"If I could speak all the languages of all the lands throughout the world, I still would not be able to find the words to express the fullness of my love for you @JazmynSimon. #SimonSaysHill ...No... #SimonSAIDHill," Hill said Monday alongside a wedding photo of himself and Simon inside of a luxurious dining hall.
Hill, 42 and Simon, 33, announced their engagement in April 2017. Hill popped the question on a hot air balloon ride. The couple first met on the set of Ballers.
"I saw him, just me and him at the end of the table, and I was like, 'Oh, I know you. You're Dule!' And I went and we exchanged numbers and the rest is history," Simon previously said of their first meeting.
April 6 (Reuters) -
* S&P - Papua New Guinea ratings affirmed at 'B+/B'; outlook remains negative
* S&P - Papua New Guinea outlook remains negative, reflecting the risk that external and fiscal imbalances remain large for an extended time
* S&P-Papua New Guinea ratings reflect constraints inherent in lower middle-income economy dependent on extractive industries, served by weak institutions
* S&P - in the near term, low global energy prices continue to weigh on the Papua New Guinea economy, export receipts, and government revenues Source text - bit.ly/2p3qZLY
March 28 Starts Proceed Investment Corp :
* Says it plans to sell two Hokkaido-based properties worth 365 million yen to Starts Amenity Corp, in exchange for a Tokyo-based property worth 380 million yen from the counterparty, on March 31
* Says co will pay the price spread to Starts Amenity Corp
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There are new numbers out today that show just how much we spent on retail last month. And it was not so great. Retail sales were down 0.3 percent, which is the biggest monthly decline in more than a year. Department stores in particular have been struggling, but we wondered if there are any silver linings in retail. Fast fashion and discount stores are among those seeing a bit of sunshine.
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GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Free lunches will be available for kids in Jones County starting next week.
The Jones County School Nutrition Program is teaming up with the Jones County Parks and Recreation Department to provide the meals for students for a few weeks during the summer.
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Kids ages one to 18 will have to eat their free meal at Wells Elementary school in order for organizers to properly plan and count the meals being provided.
The program is from 11 AM to 2 PM from June 4th to July 27th.
A school bus will be available to pick up and drop off students in the Wells Elementary and Clifton Ridge school zones.
Here are the ways you can find meal sites available for students.
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Oracle Claims Unparalleled Cloud Infrastructure Performance
For cloud infrastructure, many consider Amazon Web Services (AWS) the one to beat, and Oracle says it does. Oracle claims innovations in the new Oracle Cloud Infrastructure help beat AWS with 1,214% better storage performance at 88% lower cost per I/O operation.
The claim comes as part of Oracle's announcement yesterday regarding general availability of its new Oracle Cloud Infrastructure compute options, based on its recently introduced X7 hardware. The new options are designed to help enterprise customers power through demanding workloads more quickly and more cost effectively. They are well suited for compute-intensive data centers, high-performance computing (HPC) applications, big data analytics and processing, and apps involving artificial intelligence.
The just-announced cloud infrastructure options include newly enhanced virtual machine (VM) and bare metal compute, as well as new bare metal graphical processing unit (GPU) instances.
× Curt Wagner from TV Show Patrol: Harvey Weinstein
With the recent scandals in Hollywood Curt Wagner from TV Show Patrol joins the show to discuss the Harvey Weinstein sexual harassment claims.
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OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says a Toronto man's deadly rampage through city streets in a van still has no apparent link to a terrorist attack.
He describes the attack that killed 10 and injured 15 as "horrific" and "senseless," adding all Canadians stand with Toronto today.
But while he says the investigation into the incident is still underway, he says there is no evidence to suggest there is a "national security element" to the situation.
The attack began Monday afternoon when a man allegedly drove a van down a busy stretch of sidewlk on Yonge Street in the city's north end.
NEWTON FALLS, Ohio (WKBN) – Dylan McAvoy struck out 14 in Newton Falls’ 6-3 win at home this evening over Campbell Memorial. McAvoy allowed 3 earned runs in his first two innings as the Tigers’ trailed 3-2 in the fifth inning. McAvoy tossed the complete game and permitted 6 hits with 2 walks.
Hayden Gazda finished 2 for 3 for the Tigers while driving in 4 runs. Adam Honeycutt also had a pair of hits. David Hukari scored 3 runs and Hayden Sherwood came across the plate twice.
For Campbell Memorial, Laz Lebron had two hits. Junior Marc Elash drove in two runs.
Tomorrow, the Red Devils will host Newton Falls.
A Congress leader in the Bhiwandi civic body was shot dead by a couple of unidentified persons late tonight, police said. Manoj Mhatre, leader of Congress party in the Bhiwandi-Nizampur Municipal Corporation in the powerloom town was attacked with sharp weapons by the assailants and then fired at from point blank range, said police.
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DCP Bhiwandi Zone-II Manoj Patil said, Mhatre was the resident of Kalwa of Bhiwandi taluka. Due to personal enmity he shifted to Oswal Wadi in the town.
After the attack the assailants fled in a four-wheeler without number plate, said the police. He was rushed to Jupiter Hospital at Thane where doctors declared him brought dead. The motive behind the killing is still not known, the police said, adding, earlier too there was an attempt on his life. Senior police officers rushed to the spot and a manhunt has been launched to nab the killers, police said.
A drive was held Saturday at Sprayberry High School in Marietta in hopes of collecting homecoming dresses for students at the school who are unable to afford them.
The inaugural Homecoming Dress Drive at Sprayberry High School aimed to collect over 100 dresses for those in need. Several dresses were collected but it's unclear if they were able to meet their goal of over 100.
Homecoming at the school is scheduled for Friday, September 9.
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Zion United Methodist Church Missions of Elida and the Delphos Rotary Club are the most recent donors to the Arise Against Hunger/Stop Hunger Now Meal Packing Event set Feb. 26 at Jefferson High School. The goal is $3,500.
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When he took a vehicle he was thinking of buying for a drive a 55-year-old man did not realise it had no vehicle test certificate.
Oliver Joseph Fox, Derrylee Road, Maghery, was fined £60 last Wednesday at Craigavon Magistrates Court for driving without a test certificate.
He was also ordered to pay a £15 offender’s levy.
The court heard that on September 22 this year police saw the defendant drive into Portadown train station.
Checks showed that the test certificate had expired on August 15.
Fox told them that he was not the owner of the vehicle.
A solicitor representing the defendant said he had taken it out on a short drive with a view to purchasing it and should have checked.
Indianapolis Colts coach Chuck Pagano plans to meet with team owner Jim Irsay later Monday.
Pagano met with players before taking questions from reporters.
During the scheduled news conference, Pagano said he has not yet had his annual end-of-season meeting with Irsay.
Last year, Pagano promised to fight hard to keep his job and was rewarded with a four-year contract extension.
He said Monday he also felt the need to make his case to stay after missing the playoffs for the second straight season. It's the first time since Indy (8-8) missed the playoffs in back-to-back seasons since 1997-98.
After being eliminated from the playoff chase at Oakland, there has been rampant speculation about Pagano's job security in Indy.
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - Warehouses De Pauw Comm Va:
* FY NET PROFIT (IFRS) EUR 235.2 MILLION VERSUS EUR 130.2 MILLION YEAR AGO
* FY OPERATING PROFIT EUR 142.8 MILLION VERSUS EYR 130.2 MILLION YEAR AGO
* OCCUPANCY RATE AT END DEC 97.4‍​ PERCENT VERSUS 97.0 PERCENT YEAR AGO
* EPRA NAV AT END-DEC EUR 58.3 VERSUS EUR 51.2 YEAR AGO
* FY PROPERTY RESULT EUR 154.5‍​ MILLION VERSUS EUR 139.7 MILLION YEAR AGO
* FOR 2018, EXPECTS AN EPRA EARNINGS PER SHARE OF 6.00 EUROS, UP 7% FROM 2017
* FY 2017 DIVIDEND CONFIRMED AT 4.50 EUROS PER SHARE, UP 6 PERCENT
* INTENDS TO PROPOSE GROSS DIVIDEND OF 4.80 EUROS OVER 2018, PAYABLE IN 2019
* WDP PROJECTS A MINIMUM AVERAGE OCCUPANCY RATE OF 97% FOR 2018‍​
* STILL AIMS FOR A GEARING RATIO OF BETWEEN 55 AND 60% OVER THE MEDIUM TERM
* TOTAL INVESTMENT VOLUME IDENTIFIED IN 2016-20 GROWTH PLAN IS NOW CLOSE TO 750 MILLION EUROS Source text: bit.ly/2FEKUsP Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
Police have charged two people after a stabbing incident outside a Butler tavern last week saw a man rushed to hospital for emergency surgery.
It is alleged about 11.45pm on Thursday, April 19 two men were involved in an altercation with two others outside the tavern, near the intersection of Kingsbridge Boulevard and Wadhurst Road.
One man was taken to Joondalup Health Campus for emergency surgery to a puncture wound in his abdoment after allegedly being stabbed with a knife during the altercation, while the other man was admitted to hospital with facial injuries.
Joondalup detectives have charged a 25-year-old Clarkson man with grievous bodily harm.
He has appeared in Joondalup Magistrates Court and was remanded to re-appear on July 2.
A 24-year-old Hocking man was also charged with committing an act intending to cause bodily harm and is due to appear at Perth Magistrates Court today.
Bill goes head to head with Sporting Kansas City’s Executive Chef Kevin William as they prepare General Tso’s Chicken.
Czarnik was recalled from AHL Providence under emergency conditions Saturday.
Czarnik has been a complete beast for the Baby Bruins this season, as he's leading the team's top development affiliate in points by a mile. We're talking 13 goals and 29 helpers through 38 games. With Brady Marchand still suspended in conjunction with ailments to Noel Acciari (lower body) and Anders Bjork (upper body) ahead of Saturday's home game against the Maple Leafs, Czarnik should be a serviceable reinforcement option in this next contest.
Cesar Azpilicueta has denied that his Chelsea team-mate, Diego Costa, is learning Chinese in his spare time, with rumours still circulating that the striker could still head to the Far East. Costa was recently linked with a January move to the Chinese Super League and there reports in Spain that he has reached a pre-contract […]
The fuselage of a helicopter which ditched in the water off Port Hedland has been stored, awaiting inspection by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau.
A Pilbara Ports Authority spokeswoman said the helicopter was raised yesterday and transferred to PPA’s premises, while ATSB and WA Police investigations continue.
The sunken helicopter was found around noon on Saturday with sonar equipment, and the body of missing pilot, 44-year-old Brett Gallard recovered by Police divers.
WA Police, who are currently preparing a comprehensive report for the Coroner have praised the efforts of search party members which began searching after the aircraft crashed into the ocean about 30km off the coast of Port Hedland just before midnight on Wednesday.
Man suspected in arson dropped cellphone at the scene
GLASTONBURY, Conn. (AP) — Police say a man suspected in setting a vacant house on fire in Connecticut dropped his cellphone at the scene.
The Hartford Courant reports firefighters responded to the fire in Glastonbury around 4 a.m. March 30. Police say the home was heavily damaged, and an accelerant was found under a desk chair that had been set on fire.
Police found a cellphone outside the home and traced it to 19-year-old Collin Dougherty.
Dougherty turned himself in April 26 to face arson and burglary charges. His attorney told police he will not speak with an investigator.
Dougherty is currently free on $50,000 bail. He is due back in court June 25.
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Andrew Cunanan leaves behind a troubled family life as Donatella Versace struggles to find her role within the Versace empire.
WASHINGTON (AP) — A U.S. Navy commander says an Iranian naval patrol boat shined a laser at a U.S. Marine Corps helicopter flying over the Strait of Hormuz in what officials say was an unsafe encounter.
U.S. Navy Cmdr. Bill Urban says the Iranian vessel also turned its spotlight on two Navy ships that were moving through the strait on Tuesday. Urban, a U.S. Fifth Fleet spokesman, says the Iranian boat came within 800 yards of the USS Bataan, scanned it from bow to stern with the spotlight and shined the light on the USS Cole.
The helicopter automatically fired flares in response.
Urban says the action was considered dangerous because shining lasers at a helicopter at night can impair pilots' vision and disorient them if they're wearing night vision goggles.
SINGAPORE: Passengers in Bukit Batok can look forward to a new bus service which will begin next Sunday (Aug 27), announced bus operator SMRT and the Land Transport Authority in a joint news release on Monday.
Bus service 944 will serve new housing developments in Bukit Batok West, taking passengers to the Bukit Batok bus interchange and MRT station. The route includes Bukit Batok West Avenue 6 and Bukit Batok Road.
The service, which will operate daily from 5.30am to 1am, also provides access to places such as Bukit Batok Polyclinic and West Mall.
This is the 76th new bus service introduced under the Bus Service Enhancement Programme, which aims to launch 80 bus services islandwide between 2012 and 2017.
NEW YORK, April 6 Health insurer Aetna Inc will not sell Obamacare individual insurance plans in Iowa in 2018 due to financial risk and the uncertain outlook for the online marketplace, the company said in a statement on Thursday.
Aetna said that it is still evaluating its other remaining individual insurance markets for 2018.
Insurers must submit premium rate proposals to federal and state insurance regulators in the next few months and Aetna said it had notified them of its plans on Thursday. President Donald Trump and Republicans have promised to repeal and replace the law, and insurers have said the uncertainty over the rules and government subsidies is making it difficult to set those rates. (Reporting by Caroline Humer)
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MILAN An Italian court has revoked an order that had halted work to remove olive trees from the pathway of a strategic pipeline that will bring central Asian gas into Europe, a lawyer involved in the case said on Thursday.
The decision paves the way for work to restart on the Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) which is slated to bring 10 billion cubic metres of gas from Azerbaijan into the small Italian seaside town of San Foca in Apulia by 2020.
Opposition from the local town council and the regional government of Apulia has caused a series of delays to the project.
Earlier this month a court issued the order to suspend the work to remove the olive trees at the behest of the Region.
"The court has annulled that sentence," Mariano Alterio, a lawyer for the Region, told Reuters.
A spokesman for TAP Italy also confirmed the court's decision.
(Reporting by Giancarlo Navach, writing by Stephen Jewkes)
FAR HILLS, N.J. (AP) — Two-time champion Karrie Webb has received a special exemption to the U.S. Women's Open at Shoal Creek in Alabama.
Webb won consecutive U.S. Women's Open titles by a combined 13 shots when she was at the top of her game. She beat Cristie Kerr and Meg Mallon by five shots at The Merit Club outside Chicago in 2000 and Se Ri Pak by eight shots at Pine Needles in North Carolina a year later.
The U.S. Women's Open at Shoal Creek starts May 31.
Webb received a 10-year exemption for her 2001 victory, and she has remained exempt through other categories every year since then.
The Australian is the first player to receive a special exemption to the Women's Open since Pak in 2016 at CordeValle.
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Republican voters in the 3rd Congressional District will likely have three candidates - possibly a first in Utah politics - to choose from in the August primary election in the race to replace Rep. Jason Chaffetz. Provo Mayor John Curtis on Monday turned in 15,525 signatures, more than twice the 7,000 needed to get on the GOP primary ballot.
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DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Crews responded to a fire at a farm in Decatur.
Firefighters were called to the area of Mt. Auburn Blacktop and Rt. 48 Thursday morning.
Heavy smoke was visible from the road.
The fire started in a small storage shed. No equipment was damaged.
Firefighters said an electrical issue started the fire.
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Mealey's Antitrust/Unfair Competition - Judge Refuses To Dismiss Claims Arising From Diminished Timeshare Values
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - After finding that the owners of interests in timeshare units at Lake Tahoe pleaded sufficient facts to support their claims for violation of California's unfair competition law (UCL) and other claims in relation to a diminished value in the properties, a California federal judge on Feb. 13 denied a motion filed by the owners and managers of the complex to dismiss the case (Thomas F. Reiser Jr., et al. v. Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation, No. 2:16-cv-00237, E.D. Calif., 2017 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 20127).
Five people involved in a head-on crash Wednesday night on Highway 371 north of Pine River have been identified.
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HOUSTON, April 24 (Reuters) -
* Weatherford International on Tuesday said a divestiture of its land drilling rigs was ‘taking longer than expected’
* The company said the delay was due to increased interest in a geographic subset of the business, which has made the divestiture process more complex
* Weatherford said it has also initiated two divestitures in addition to the land drilling rigs. Those divestitures are expected to generate $500 million by year end
* Weatherford’s chief executive, Mark McCollum, on Tuesday said short-cycle investments would drive oil and gas activity in 2018 (Reporting by Liz Hampton; editing by Jonathan Oatis)
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Selwyn District Principal Rural Fire Officer Douglas Marshall will hold a media briefing on the Port Hills/Tai Tapu fires this afternoon:
- 4.00pm
- At the Cordon Point on Cnr Old Tai Tapu Road/Osterholts Road
Please assemble on road verge before the road bridge
Note - Cordon Points
Cordon Points remain in place in the Early Valley Road area. Emergency services are not able to relax the cordon points or allow media access inside the cordon points at this stage.
Opposition MPs lashed out at President Jacob Zuma in Parliament on Tuesday during the debate over his State of the Nation address, labelling him an "enemy of the people" and accusing him of selling the country to foreign agents.
Chief Master Sgt. Shelina Frey, Air Mobility Command command chief, greets Airmen as she arrives at the 726th Air Mobility Squadron at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Feb. 13, 2017. Frey visited with AMC Airmen stationed at both Ramstein Air Base and Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany during her visit. The 726th Air Mobility Squadron provides air transportation, cargo, maintenance and enroute support to Allied and American forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dawn M. Weber)
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Will & Grace will be back for not one, but at least two more seasons. The revived comedy's renewal was announced at the 2018 PaleyFest in Los Angeles where series stars Eric McCormack, Debra Messing, Sean Hayes, Megan Mullally, creators David Kohan and Max Mutchnick and director/executive producer James Burrows discussed the show's enduring legacy and what's to come.
E! News got the scoop on season one (or season nine, depending on how you count the seasons of the show) highlights and who the stars think their characters will hook up with next. Click play on the video to get the full scoop. As for their favorite moments…
For the first time this year, a Baconton church traveled from Mitchell County to help some homeless neighbors in Albany. Saint James Baptist Church hosted a clothing giveaway and free barbeque.
To watch Venezuela’s downfall is to be horrified. Venezuelans have been reduced to zombies. They have to queue for hours just to obtain a bag of rice or a few eggs. Eight out of 10 medicines are not available. There is no toilet roll, and toothpaste and contraceptives are extremely hard to obtain. The minimum wage – including luncheon vouchers – is the equivalent of £3.70 a month.
In the face of all this, Nicolás Maduro, the Venezuelan president, has now taken the obvious next step in his socialist dictator’s playbook and banned the main opposition parties from contesting presidential elections next year. The country’s atrocious economic situation has made him so detested that he couldn’t possibly win free and fair elections. That is a tragedy, but as with many tragedies, it is in large part self-inflicted.
The Praxair logo is seen during a news conference with Linde in Munich, Germany, June 2, 2017.
FRANKFURT (Reuters) - German industrial gases group Linde said the 10-week acceptance period for its proposed $74 billion merger with U.S. peer Praxair started on Tuesday and would run through Oct. 24.
The deal will create a global leader to overtake France's Air Liquide with a combined market value of $75 billion, revenue of $30 billion and 88,000 staff.
Linde will need 75 percent of its shareholders to tender their stock to the new company. Praxair needs a simple majority vote at a shareholder meeting, which Linde said on Tuesday had been set for Sept. 27.
Libstar Holdings has priced its initial public offering in a range of 12.50 rand and 16 rand, valuing the South African maker of sweets and gluten-free buns at 8.5 billion rand or more. Joining CNBC Africa for more is the CEO, Andries Van Rensburg.
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Both Capshaw and Drew shared more on Instagram, with Drew sharing photo and video evidence of the banner flying through the skies over the show's Los Angeles studios. "This is extraordinary. We are overwhelmed," she captioned the photo. "We love you right back!!!"
In one of her videos, Drew films Capshaw as she films the banner flying overhead, both actress clearly overjoyed at the sign of support. "You guys, you're so amazing," she can be heard saying off camera.
"Jessica," she says in another. "Can you believe our fans right now?"
"I can not believe our fans right now," Capshaw responds. "I can not. I can not. Thank you!"
Capshaw shared of Boomerang video of herself and Drew in costume on set, making a heart with their hands. It's been a while since @thesarahdrew and I have worked together," she wrote. "And we are feeling the love!!"
EDMONTON — Bet they didn't see that coming — Edmonton police are warning the public about fraudsters posing as psychics and astrologers.
The department has been getting calls from people who say they were led to believe they'd been cursed with black magic or witchcraft.
In one investigation, an individual was persuaded to pay $100,000 in cash and gold to have “black magic removed from their life and to have access” to money.
Edmonton police say fraudsters often leave flyers on parked vehicles or use fake names and target vulnerable people, promising to fix their personal problems.
Investigators say if an astrologer or psychic promises to solve personal and financial problems, it's fraud.
Same goes if they request money up front for performing healing rituals; claim to be able to remove black magic or witchcraft; or present a plan requiring thousands of dollars in payments.
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc. sharply increased bets on airlines and iPhone maker Apple Inc. in the fourth quarter, while taking a stake in seed provider Monsanto Co. Berkshire's investments in American Airlines Group Inc., Delta Air Lines Inc. and United Continental Holdings Inc. climbed to more than $2 billion each, according to a regulatory filing Tuesday from Buffett's Omaha, Neb.-based company.
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An election this weekend that you haven't heard a lot about could be the next step in determining whether Kansas City moves ahead with plans to expand the streetcar line.
Tech to Town will serve as a one-day event that brings students, faculty, and staff out into the community to serve, impact, and strengthen the bonds between Texas Tech University and the City of Lubbock. Texas Tech University is grateful for the support and care that the City of Lubbock provides throughout the year, and this is just a small way to say thank you.
To register and learn more about the volunteer opportunities please visit http://www.ttu.edu/administration/president/techtotown/.
Questions? Please contact Student Government Association President Ben Sharp - benjamin.sharp@ttu.edu.
Free food will be provided. We look forward to volunteering with you!
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Recent news from upstate Louisiana and from Washington, D.C. suggests an ever-more fraught environment for abortion rights advocates and women who require abortion services. Earlier this week, a short Associated Press report seemed to confirm the closure of Bossier City Medical Suite, one of the state's four remaining clinics that provided abortion.
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There is a creature known in Zulu as the imvukuzane. It lives underground, has sharp claws and long teeth, but its face is rarely seen. It digs big holes and leaves quite a lot of mess behind on the surface. Daily Maverick picked up the scent of one poking its nose around on the boundaries of one of Africa's oldest game reserves and followed the sooty footprints of this mysterious creature - all the way back to Fredman Towers in Sandton, where it seems to have concealed itself in the offices of a coal mining company with links to a Chinese energy group and two former government mining officials.
Imvukuzane is the isiZulu word for a species of blind mole with long claws that burrows energetically underground, leaving a trail of molehills above the surface.
It is also the name of a hitherto unknown mining company that aims to blast coal on the doorstep of one of Africa's oldest game reserves and wilderness areas - disrupting tourism...
A child riding a bicycle Monday afternoon was injured when getting hit by a truck in Palmyra, Missouri, according to Palmyra Police.
Officer Justin Tyler said the accident happened at the intersection of West Church Street and South Spring Street at approximately 3:30 p.m. He said the kid rode the bicycle through a stop sign and was struck by the truck.
Tyler said the child was taken to Blessing Hospital by ambulance with non life-threatening injuries.
No citations were issued, according to Tyler.
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Police are hunting a convicted burglar who failed to return to open prison.
Ross Alan Mollard, 30, who has connections to Macclesfield and Stockport, was sentenced in April 2005 for aggravated burglary. He was released on temporary licence and was due to return to HMP Sudbury on June 10.
Anyone with information should call Derbyshire police on 101, quoting 17000244173 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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Police were called to an address in Corstorphine, Dunedin this morning in response to a death at the property.
Police attended the address on Clermiston Ave about 9.30am today and have remained at the scene throughout the day.
A police spokesperson said the death was being treated as unexplained while further enquiries were undertaken.
A member of the public told the ODT that a forensics team and St John had been at the address and that police were searching nearby properties.
There remains a heavy police presence in the area.
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Jets have signed former Lions linebacker Brandon Copeland and re-signed defensive lineman Xavier Cooper.
Copeland missed last season after tearing a pectoral muscle during the preseason. He had 30 tackles and one forced fumble in 32 games the previous two seasons with the Lions. The 26-year-old Copeland will be a backup on defense and be a key part of the Jets' special teams unit.
He signed with Baltimore as an undrafted free agent out of Penn in 2013 and spent time later that season on Tennessee's practice squad. After signing with Orlando of the Arena Football League in 2015, Copeland impressed Detroit after participating in the NFL Veterans Combine.
Cooper was not tendered as a restricted free agent, but was brought back after he had 16 tackles and one sack in eight games. His play increased when Muhammad Wilkerson was benched at the end of the season.
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WASHINGTON – Barack Obama will attend the funeral of Pittsburgh Steelers owner Dan Rooney, who under the president served as ambassador to Ireland.
Mr. Obama is not expected to speak during Tuesday’s services at St. Paul Cathedral in Oakland, spokesman Kevin Lewis said.
After Mr. Rooney died last week at age 84, Mr. Obama issued a statement calling him a “great friend” and a “championship-caliber good man,” who was well-loved by Pittsburghers for both his Super Bowl championships and his generosity of spirit.
SELINSGROVE — State police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man who allegedly stole a coffee maker and cosmetic items from WalMart near Selinsgrove. The incident took place on April 5 around 8:50 p.m. and a surveillance photo of the suspect is posted on our website at WKOK.com.
Troopers say the man took a Keurig Coffee Maker and cosmetics totaling around $100 dollars. He was driving a silver or white newer model Ford Focus with a Pennsylvania license plate. Anyone with information is asked to contact state police. (Ali Stevens)
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Yesterday, WikiLeaks, in collaboration with ThePressProject, leaked the emails of the Turkish minister of Energy -and Tayyip Erdoğan΄s son-in-law- Berat Albayrak. The emails reveal how Erdoğan΄s government organized a mechanism of propaganda and psychological warfare, together with an “army” of 6.000 Twitter accounts, in order to deal with the mass demonstrations of 2013 and promote the political views of the governing party, AKP. At the same time, Albayrak appears to have an active role [...]
There is a special air quality statement in effect for Lloydminster and area for the second time this summer.
The statement comes as smoke from the forest fires in British Columbia sweeps across the region causing poor air quality and reduced visibility. Environment Canada says the smoke is expected to clear out as a cold front moves in.
People may experience increased coughing, throat irritation, headaches or shortness of breath. Those most at risk include children, seniors, and those with cardiovascular or lung disease, such as asthma.
Environment Canada says wearing a mask is not the best way to protect your health during a smoke event and it may actually create a false sense of security, meaning increased exposure to smoke, plus masks can make breathing more difficult.
GENEVA – Syria is heading for a catastrophic partition and could see the return of Islamic State if there is no inclusive peace settlement, UN Syria envoy Staffan de Mistura said on Monday.
"The truth is that a soft, long-term partition of Syria, which (is) the one that we are witnessing at the moment, in different areas of control, will be a catastrophe, not only for Syria but for the whole region," he told an audience at Geneva's Graduate Institute.
"Without an inclusive political process, including those who are excluded, particularly the majority, the Sunnis, Daesh will come back," he said, referring to Islamic State by its pejorative Arabic name.
A petition to keep Memphis College of Art is gaining momentum, despite the school's decision to close by May 2020.
The "Save Memphis College of Art" petition on Change.org has more than 3,000 signatures, with a goal of 5,000.
The private college's trustees voted in October to close because of dropping enrollment and millions of dollars in debt.
The group's next step is to make specific details of its plan to save MCA public.
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If you’ve been reading Free Liberal all these years, you know that Dr. Carl Milsted has been a big influence on our direction and concept. He’s collected his wisdom from holisticpolitics.org in the form of a new e-book.
Carl calls it Business Plan for a New Political Party, but even if you aren’t interested in forming a new political party there is a lot of strategy and policy for any politically-interested person to think about.
What solutions haven’t even been considered?
Are there new political alignments possible if fertile common ground exists?
Can systems thinking trump partisan bickery?
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I’m still reading it, so more soon.
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Irish lawmakers elected the country’s first openly gay prime minister—and the youngest—on Wednesday, a sign of the fast-changing attitudes in a once staunchly conservative country.
At a time of upheaval in many other democracies, Leo Varadkar’s appointment is also a reflection of the unusual stability of Irish politics. Like his 13 predecessors, Mr. Varadkar, 38, is a member of one of the two center-right groups that have governed...
April 13 Bellamy's Australia Ltd-
* Acting CEO Andrew Cohen and acting CFO Nigel Underwood have been confirmed as permanent executive appointments
* Also confirms that acting CFO Nigel Underwood had been appointed as permanent CFO
* John Ho has been appointed as a non-executive director
* Janchor Partners, where John Ho is chief investment officer, reveals relevant interest of 7.01% in bellamy's Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
LONDON (Reuters) - Ravi Ashwin and Cheteshwar Pujara will play English county cricket this year ahead of India's tour next summer, India's chairman of selectors MSK Prasad said on Monday.
Spinner Ashwin, who has not previously played in England, has been cleared by the BCCI to play for Worcestershire while batsman Cheteshwar Pujara is expected to return to Nottinghamshire.
"Cheteshwar Pujara and R Ashwin will be playing county cricket. Ashwin is part of other formats too, so it is a blessing in disguise for both of them because we will have a full-fledged tour of five Tests in England next year," Prasad said in Pallekele.
(Reporting by Neil Robinson; editing by Mark Heinrich)
Erving injured his left knee during Sunday's season finale against the Steelers, ESPN's Tony Grossi reports.
The extent of Erving's injury isn't clear. Barring some sort of serious development, he should be good to go for the start of the 2017 regular season.
Central air conditioning is a luxury not a necessity. But, after serving their country two local veterans are being treated to new units.
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Who can explain the wonder of Blue icon Lee Ryan? The pop star, animal kingdom savior and amateur Fox Mulder has been delighting the world for nearly 20 years, not so much with his music, but more for his insightful wisdom on everything from sex to elephants to 9/11.
"I always look at everyone when we're on the street and think: 'We're like sheep, or ants'," he told The Mirror in 2011. "I've got a funny way of looking at things. It's because I'm dyslexic and I was diagnosed with ADD when I was younger. And I'm left handed as well.
"They say if you're left handed and dyslexic you only use the creative side of your brain. It's very rare to be left handed and dyslexic, so I'm a bordering genius."
Quite. As he reinvents himself as an actor with an apparently short-term role on EastEnders, take a look back on some of Lee's most insightful, thrilling and inspiring quotes.
McDonald’s is celebrating its 50th anniversary in Canada in a truly Canadian way.
This Wednesday, McDonald’s will sell its classic hamburger for only 67-cents in recognition of the burger giant’s first year in Canada in 1967.
Canada’s first McDonald’s restaurant was located in Richmond, B.C.
There are now more than 1,400 McDonald’s across the country.
READ MORE: Canadians can now get McDonald’s via UberEATS – but is it worth it?
The 67-cent hamburgers are limited to three per customer, in-restaurant purchase only and while supplies last.
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Shellbrook RCMP say an elderly man with health issues was reported missing at noon on Tuesday.
James Mumm, 68, was last seen walking on 2nd Street West in Shellbrook, Sask., at around 10 a.m. CT on Tuesday.
READ MORE: RCMP ask for help locating Peter Entz, missing from the Vanguard Hutterian Colony
Police said Mumm may be confused or disoriented, but he is believed to be on foot and likely still in the Shellbrook area. He also goes by the name Jim.
Mumm is described as Caucasian, roughly 5-foot three, and has short, white hair. He was last seen wearing a red and beige plaid shirt.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Shellbrook RCMP at 306-747-2606 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Shellbrook is approximately 125 kilometres north of Saskatoon.
March 31 New mortgage loans drawn down in Hong Kong totalled HK$21.1 billion in February, down 16 percent from a month earlier, Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) data showed on Friday. Following is the breakdown of data from the authority: 2017 2017 Feb Jan M/M Pct Change New loans drawn down (HK$ 21,140 25,162 -16.0 mln) New loan approvals (HK$ mln) Primary market 6,909 6,851 0.8 Secondary market 12,991 13,459 -3.5 Refinancing 7,701 7,970 -3.4 TOTAL 27,601 28,280 -2.4 No. of applications (cases) 9,904 9,914 -0.1 Outstanding loans (HK$ mln) 1,130,853 1,126,180 0.4 Delinquency ratio (pct) (more than 3 months) 0.04 0.03 Rescheduled loan ratio (pct) 0.02 0.02 Proportion of new mortgage loans priced with reference to: best lending rates (pct) 3.0 2.6 HIBOR (Hong Kong interbank 93.3 93.5 offered rates) (pct) For details, click bit.ly/2oi1kCW (Reporting by Twinnie Siu; Editing by Subhranshu Sahu)
– Finn Balor posted the video on Instagram, doing the demon crawl at rehab this week…
#DemonCrawl Rehab with @wilk_kevin ( @cutandsewdublin shirt ) A post shared by Finn Bálor (@finnbalor) on Feb 14, 2017 at 2:41pm PST
Dec 12 (Reuters) - Information Development Co Ltd :
* Says it plans to take out a 1-yr short term loan worth 2 billion yen on Dec. 29, for funding acquisition
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Hopto Inc
* Q2 revenue fell 3.5 percent to $925,000
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The Celebration of Life service for Burbank Mayor Will Rogers was held Monday afternoon, April 23, at Castaways with several hundred guests in attendance. The guests included family, friends, local politicians, department heads from the City and local business leaders.
The event started with a relative reading Will’s request that at his memorial “there shall be laughter and humor” such as Will usually surrounded himself with.
Senator Adam Schiff put smiles on everyone’s face when he joked about the time period when Will was a columnist. Schiff would wake up and look in the Burbank Leader to see if Will ripped him again in his weekly column.
Additional speakers included Vice Mayor Emily Gabel-Luddy and former City Council Member Dave Golinski, who was a long time friend of Will’s.
Will’s family, including wife Nancie, kids Stephen and Sarah, and several members of the Rogers family were in attendance.
Following the short remembrance, guests mingled on the patio sharing stories.
After a four-year gap that had fans chomping at the bit, Scranton natives Captain We're Sinking will release their sophomore album, "King of No Man," on June 23. Guitarist and vocalist Bobby Barnett attributed the gap to their first record, "The Future is Cancelled," being released around the same time he began working toward a degree in education ... (more)
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BEIJING (Reuters) - China’s HNA Group is planning to sell properties worth $2.2 billion including office buildings and hotels across China, Bloomberg reported on Monday, citing sources familiar with the matter.
FILE PHOTO: A HNA Group logo is seen on the building of HNA Plaza in Beijing, China February 9, 2018. REUTERS/Jason Lee/File Photo
The sales plan is part of the embattled conglomerate’s latest string of asset disposals to repay its debts, according to Bloomberg.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – For balloon pilot Tom Kious, a big part of Balloon Fiesta is getting the chance to meet complete strangers and introduce them to the world of ballooning. When those strangers are elementary age, the chance to educate reaches a whole different level.
Kious and his crew were on hand at Dennis Chavez Elementary on Friday morning for the ABQ Aloft event. It’s an annual tradition before the kickoff to Balloon Fiesta where pilots inflate their balloons for school kids.
Nearly 70 schools in the metro area, including Rio Rancho, participate every year.
Despite not being able to lift off from the school’s field because of wind conditions, Kious said it wasn’t a problem because they were able to have more time and show off the balloon to students. This also included answering questions about flying or warming the audience in attendance by lighting up the burners.
Secondary schools students will be able to study PE as a Leaving Cert subject from September.
It will be introduced to around 60 schools initially and will be examined for the first time in 2020.
CAO points will be awarded for performances such as swimming, rugby and jazz dance, as well as coaching skills.
There will also be a physical activity project and a written exam covering everything from sports psychology to diet and drugs.
Paleontologists from Bulgaria and Macedonia are excavating the fossilized remains of a prehistoric elephant believed to pre-date the mammoth, after its bones were discovered accidentally by a man working in a field.
Scientists at the Natural Science Museum of Macedonia and the Natural History Museum of Sofia said Tuesday they began excavating the skeleton in Dolni Disan in central Macedonia last Friday. They estimated the animal would have weighed about 10 tons and have been about 50 years old at the time of its death, roughly 8 million years ago during the Miocene epoch.
Biljana Garevska of the Natural Science Museum in Skopje said the fossil was of one of the elephant's ancestors which roamed the region at a time when it was covered by African-like savannah.
LAS VEGAS (AP) — This city means business when it comes to hockey and is stating its (lower) case — no capital letters.
In a shot at the Vegas Golden Knights’ opponent — the Washington Capitals — city officials are dispensing with capital letters on the official Twitter account.
The city posted a photo-shopped version of the famous Las Vegas sign with all lowercase letters on Friday and the message: “we’re serious about #nocaps! #goknightsgo.” Since then, the city has been tweeting in all lowercase letters. MGM resorts also joined the push on its Twitter account.
The campaign comes in response to the Washington Capitals’ “#ALLCAPS” social media push.
The expansion Golden Knights have made a startling run to the Stanley Cup Final and host Game 1 on Monday night.
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Mealey's Litigation Procedure - California IVC Plaintiffs Were Not Proposing Joint Trial; CAFA Remand Affirmed
SAN FRANCISCO - The Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals on April 14 agreed with a federal district court that nine plaintiffs bringing claims against Cordis Corp. for injuries allegedly caused by the defendant's inferior vena cava (IVC) device are not seeking trials that would trigger federal jurisdiction under the Class Action Fairness Act (CAFA) (Jerry Dunson, et al. v. Cordis Corporation, No. 17-15257, 9th Cir., 2017 U.S. App. LEXIS 6446).
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Philadelphia Eagles fans aren't quite ready to stop celebrating their Super Bowl title.
When Pennsylvania couple Patrick Hanks and Jennifer Sullivan got married Saturday, Hanks donned his Carson Wentz jersey before the two exchanged their vows, per the Associated Press.
CBS News provided video of the outfit change (and the clearly disappointed bride):
Sullivan had apparently agreed to let her fiance wear an Eagles jersey if the team had won the Super Bowl, and sure enough, the groom got his wish in February and now on his wedding day.
While Andy Dwyer got away with wearing a Colts jersey to his wedding on Parks and Recreation, let's hope this doesn't become a trend in real life.
Tennessee basketball moved up in the rankings on Monday, entering the USA TODAY Coaches Poll for the first time and sliding up in the Associated Press Poll.
The Vols (7-1) are ranked No. 20 in the coaches poll this week after being unranked. They moved up from No. 24 to No. 20 in the AP Poll.
UT hosts No. 7 North Carolina (9-1) at 3 p.m. ET Saturday at Thompson-Boling Arena.
Tennessee entered the AP Poll last week, marking the first time the Vols were ranked since December 2010.
The Vols opened the season with a pair of blowout wins against Presbyterian and High Point. Tennessee then went to the Battle 4 Atlantis and picked up a big win against then-No 18 Purdue. UT suffered its lone loss of the season so far to then-No. 3 Villanova before beating N.C. State to take third place in the holiday tournament.
Tennessee has won its three games since the Battle 4 Atlantis, handling Mercer, winning a tough road game at Georgia Tech and holding off Lipscomb on Saturday.
Congratulations to Delsea Regional High School senior Wil Hawkins who took home the Mr. Delsea 2018 crown on Thursday, April 12 during the annual competition.
Nick Reber won the People's Choice Award.
Dylan Miller, along with his escort Lexi Grochowski, collected $217.36 to win the Charity Collection Award.
The twelve candidates raised a total of $920 for America's Grow a Row foundation.
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Roseanne Barr’s show has been canceled because of a “racist” tweet. At least that is what the media wants you to think.
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DENVER (AP) - Some of the biggest names in Colorado politics already are looking to run for governor in 2018.
The Denver Post reports prospective candidates include U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter and former U.S. Sen. Ken Salazar on the Democratic side. State Treasurer Walker Stapleton and District Attorney George Brauchler are exploring bids on the Republican side.
Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper will be term-limited after eight years in office.
Whichever party wins the governor's race in 2018 will have an outsized influence on the next round of drawing boundaries of congressional and state legislative districts.
Democrats have dominated Colorado's governor's office for the last 60 years. Only two Republicans have been governor during that time.
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RANGELY | Coming off the Thanksgiving break on Nov. 30, the seventh grade Rangely Panthers boys’ team took on Altamont in Altamont, Utah. The Panthers struggled to get going early and ended up losing 45-6.
On Dec. 2, the team traveled to Steamboat for the district tournament. The first game on the docket was a “7A” game against Steamboat. Rangely ended up losing 48-13. The second game was against Meeker for third place in the “A” bracket. It was a nail-biter going into overtime where the Panthers ended up winning 30-29.
The third game was a “B” game against Steamboat in which the Panthers ended up losing 27-22. The last game of the day was against the Meeker B team which the Panthers lost 39-23.
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Liverpool missed the chance to cut Chelsea's lead at the top of the Premier League to three points by conceding a late equaliser in a 2-all draw at Sunderland.
Manchester City won 2-1 against Burnley, despite Fernandinho's early red card.
West Brom turned a half-time deficit around to beat Hull 3-1, while Everton were 3-0 winners over Southampton.
In the tea time game, Manchester United are chasing a sixth straight top-flight victory with a trip to West Ham.
Canberra goal attack Amy Pascoe says she's happy her side has already suffered its first loss of the state league season because it means there's no pressure to back up their undefeated campaign last year.
Canberra won every game last year and were on track to complete a perfect season when they led by three points at the start of the last quarter in the grand final clash against Tuggeranong.
But the players were left heartbroken when Tuggeranong stole the lead and ruined their unblemished record. That's why the grand final re-match on Friday night is a chance for redemption.
But Pascoe says having lost already this season means they go into the match without any pressure.
"It was very disappointing losing the grand final last year," Pascoe said. "At least now we have lost that one game there is a bit less pressure on us."
Tuggeranong is equal with Canberra on the ladder after both teams lost matches against Arawang, and Pascoe knows to expect a tough contest.
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A Lincoln City goalkeeper ended up tangled in the back of the net after the goal toppled over at a training session.
Paul Farman was training with fellow Imps' keepers Josh Vickers and Richard Walton under the supervision of coach Jimmy Walker.
The coach flicked the ball up and as Farman tried to head it away he fell back getting caught in the net and ended up falling over the advertising hoardings.
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This is currently the most viewed house in Hull on Zoopla.
And has a guide price of between £90,000 to £100,000
According to estate agent Peregrine, which is marketing the property, this is an "excellent first-time buyer opportunity" and has been prepared by the owners for an immediate sale with no chain involved.
It is a modern-style mid terrace family house in Manor Road, Willerby Road, with a gas central heating system and double glazing.
The property is "stylishly presented" throughout. It features an entrance hall, lounge, breakfast kitche, two bedrooms and a family bathroom.
Outside, it has gardens to the front and rear and rear vehicular access.
The property is currently sitting at the very top as the most popular property listed in Hull on Zoopla with more than 1,000 views in the past 30 days.
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Woman whose daughter disappeared found guilty of murder
WESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A woman whose 3-year-old daughter went missing in 2011 in West Virginia has been convicted of murder and other charges.
The Exponent Telegram reports a Lewis County Circuit Court jury reached the verdict Monday in the trial of Lena Marie Lunsford Conaway.
The 35-year-old Conaway was convicted of murder of a child by parent by failure to provide necessities, death of a child by parent by child abuse, child abuse resulting in injury and concealment of a dead body.
Conaway faces up to life in prison. Jurors now must determine whether Conaway will be eligible for parole.
Conaway's two older daughters had testified she hit Aliayah (ah-LEE'-ah) Lunsford in the head, then put her body in a clothes hamper and dumped it in the woods. The girl's body was never found.
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The City of Joliet would like to thank its residents for their cooperation regarding lawn watering in accordance with the water conservation program. Watering within the specified hours minimizes water losses due to evaporation and helps promote root development for a healthy lawn.
Lawn watering can only be done at even numbered addresses on even numbered days and at odd numbered addresses on odd numbered days between the hours of 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM or 6:00 PM and 10:00 PM. The only exception to the odd/even water restriction applies to homeowners and / or businesses who intend to install sod. Permits are required for the exception. Filling swimming pools or watering trees, shrubs, flowers and vegetable gardens are exempt.
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Manhunt in Cleveland After Killing on Facebook
CLEVELAND, OH. – Cleveland police urged a suspect who they said posted video of himself on Facebook killing an elderly man on Sunday to turn himself in to authorities. Watch this Reuters News video for more information on this story. Kevin Klein, MyToba News
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'Deadpool 2' 911 Call 'Stunt Actor was Airborne Through the Building'
'Deadpool 2' 911 Call, 'Stunt Actor was Airborne Through the Building'
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Panic ensued after a "Deadpool 2" stuntwoman went airborne and through a glass windowpane before she was pronounced dead.
In the emergency dispatch audio, obtained by TMZ, you hear the dispatcher describe the harrowing moments that led to the fatal accident in Vancouver. The woman lost control of the motorcycle and wasn't moving after crashing through the glass window.
As we reported ... witnesses say the stuntwoman did not apply the brakes before crashing.
The death comes exactly one month after another stunt actor died from his injuries following a stunt gone wrong on the set of 'Walking Dead.'
March might have bathed Uganda in sunshine, but it also brought with it clouds of gloom whose buffets Benjamin Ochan had to weather. He was widely praised for choosing to travel to Pretoria with KCCA FC for a Caf Champions League match against Mamelodi Sundowns a day after losing his father.
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We all like to save money by stretching our dollar, so let's save you some dough by rejuvenating stale bread.First, hold your loaf of stale bread under the tap for a few seconds or immerse it in water.Then, bake the wet loaf for a few minutes in the oven at 350 degrees.This trick will only work once for unsliced loaves of bread.A trick on how to make bread last longer is to keep the loaves in the brown bag they first come in. The paper absorbs excess moisture which makes the crusts go rubbery.If you buy supermarket bread, don't refrigerate it. You'll keep mold from growing, but bread turns stale more quickly in the fridge.
SORRY, TEAM OBAMA DOESN’T GET TO REWRITE HISTORY TO COVER PRESIDENT OBAMA’S LOUSY FOREIGN POLICY RECORD: Glenn’s posted on the Fareed Zakaria CNN Obama CYA. Truth wills out on Instapundit. In an election year Obama drew a tough guy’s red line forbidding the use of chemical weapons. A year later? Obamanoid fecklessness. The bottom line: Obama lied, Syrians continue to die.
Back in October of 2017, Volkswagen revealed that it would return to Pikes Peak with an all-new electric race car, aiming to set a new EV record up the 12.4-mile course. Now, we're able to get our first look at VW's hillclimb brute, the I.D. R Pikes Peak.
VW hasn't released any additional information on the I.D. R—all we know is that it's all-wheel drive and powered by electricity. Considering the amount of aero pieces visible, though, it seems VW anticipates it will be mighty quick.
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The last time Volkswagen fielded a factory entry at the Pikes Peak hillclimb was in 1987 with a wacky twin-engined Golf hatchback. Longitudinally mounted 1.8-liter engines on either axle combined to create an impressive 640 horsepower. Right before the finish line, however, the car suffered a mechanical failure and retired from the race.
This year's Pikes Peak Race to the Clouds event is June 24th. We can't wait to see VW's car in action.
The Republican attorneys general of 15 states have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a ruling that blocked Kansas from cutting off Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood following the release of controversial videos secretly recorded by an anti-abortion group.
In an amicus brief filed on Monday, the attorneys general urged the justices to hear the appeal by their Republican colleague in Kansas, Derek Schmidt, of a decision by the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in February.
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Wales fly-half Dan Biggar tells Clwb Rygbi's Catrin Heledd that he expects to make his Six Nations return for the Ireland or Italy matches.
Wales began their Six Nations campaign with a comprehensive 34-7 victory over Scotland at the Principality Stadium and face England on 10 February.
Wales travel to play Ireland on 24 February before hosting Italy on 11 March.
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Lamb will start Monday's game against the Thunder.
Lamb will move into the lineup in the absence of Nic Batum, who will sit out with soreness in his elbow. Expect Lamb to see a bump in minutes, and the same could go for Dwayne Bacon and Malik Monk off the bench.
If you’re anything like us, a good chunk of your paycheck already goes to Sephora. And honestly, we can’t think of a better place to spend money—although, we’ll still take a minute to apologize to your wallet, since we’re about to entice you to go on yet another Sephora shopping spree. Because recently, we’ve discovered something new about Sephora: Lurking beneath all of the incredibly popular brands you already know and love is a whole world of indie beauty products that we somehow never knew existed, and yes, we are in love.
Sure, we’ll always hold our tried-and-true staples close to heart, but these indie beauty products are seriously cool, like a creamy highlighter stick that gives you Hailey Baldwin-level cheekbones, a very minimalist-looking (and hydrating) conditioning mask, and an incredibly pretty, metallic-gold lipstick (yes, gold). So start saving up now, because you have exactly five minutes until your willpower is totally depleted. Click through to see our favorites, and godspeed.
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Denville Councilman Douglas Gabel with the Council Cruisers’ sign from Relay for Life. (Photo: Photo courtesy of Sandra Pledger)
I am writing this letter of support for the re-election of Douglas Gabel for Denville Township councilman for Ward 1 on Nov. 7. As an incumbent on the Council, Doug has proven himself many times over as a voice of reason and always casting his vote with the best interests of the good citizens of Denville in mind.
I have found him to be thoughtful, thorough and responsive to inquiries and questions I have posed to him through the years as my Ward representative on the Council. The competency and leadership qualities Doug possesses should indeed be a prerequisite for anyone aspiring to hold the trust of a public office. I encourage all to give your support to this outstanding candidate.
Stan Sebastian
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SPRINGFIELD — Three Gifford Grade School students — Tristan Cravens, Justin Wilken and Brayden Karlson — were accepted to present a technology project at the Capitol building in Springfield.
They 3D-printed a working AM radio that runs without a power source. The students also showed their project to state legislators and told them about the school’s technology education program. Also attending was Technology Coordinator Tammy Pollard.
Their visit was part of TECH 2018 at the State Capitol in which hundreds of students and teachers showed how technology is being used in the classroom to increase student engagement and improve achievement.
Villarreal striker Roberto Soldado has recovered from an injury that kept him out for over six months.
The former Tottenham forward tore the anterior cruciate ligament and the lateral meniscus in his right knee in a friendly against Deportivo La Coruna in August.
He underwent surgery within a few days of the injury but has not featured for Villarreal this season as he fought to get back to full fitness.
The Spanish side have not yet suggested when the 31-year-old will return to training, but he is unlikely to be rushed back after such a lengthy layoff.
April 15--COLONIAL HEIGHTS -- Federal officials studying the best location for a new passenger rail station in the Tri-Cities have released their recommendation -- and it's not the existing Amtrak location in Ettrick. The Federal Railroad Administration has released a draft of an environmental assessment of four possible locations for a new "multimodal station for current intercity passenger rail service through Petersburg," and their "preferred alternative" is a site on the Boulevard in Colonial Heights.
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RDA reviews on going uplift schemes
Rawalpindi: A meeting to review on-going schemes and new projects of Engineering Wing, Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) held.
The meeting was chaired by Rana Akbar Hayat, director general (DG), RDA. Athar Hussain Bokhari, Chief Engineer RDA, Rahat Ali Qureshi, Assistant Director (AD) Engineering, Muhammad Faisal, AD Engineering and other relevant officers were also present.
Chief engineer gave a detailed presentation about on-going schemes and new schemes of Engineering Wing, RDA like Ring Road project, construction of Nullah Lai Expressway, Remodeling of Ammar Chowk, Dulisation of link road from Tipu Road to Airport Road (Sarwar Road), Rawalpindi and others.
DG RDA stressed upon the importance of speedy work, insisted to execute ongoing work on fast track basis. He said Ring Road project is inevitable as it’s included in Annual Development Programme (ADP) and directed the RDA Engineering officials to work hard.
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(Reuters) - U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) accepted Indivior’s application for its new schizophrenia treatment, the British drugmaker said on Tuesday, boosting hopes of marketing the drug in the country.
The London-listed company, which specializes in heroin addiction treatment, said the FDA had accepted its application for RBP-7000, an investigational once-a-month injectable to treat schizophrenia.
Earlier this month, the company’s experimental drug to help fight America’s growing opioid addiction crisis was approved by the FDA, boosting its sales prospects as competitors threaten revenue from an older product.
Shares in Indivior were expected to rise about 3 percent at market open.
Applications are now open for the 2018 series of The Great British Bake Off.
If you are brilliant with brioche, marvellous with meringue or super with sponge, then why not put your baking skills to the test?
Producers of the show - which controversially moved to Channel 4 from the BBC ahead of the last series - are looking for a fresh batch of brilliant, amateur bakers to ‘dough’ battle and enter the tent for the ninth series of The Great British Bake Off.
Channel 4 confirmed earlier this month that Prue Leith, Paul Hollywood, Noel Fielding and Sandi Toksvig will return to front the show next year.
“If you or someone you know, is ready to sieve the dream,” say the producers, “then why not take a whisk and apply now?”
Deadline for all applications is Sunday, January 7 2018.
You can apply online at www.applyforbakeoff.co.uk, phone 0207 067 4837 or email applyforbakeoff@loveproductions.co.uk
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BERLIN — Germany’s foreign minister says Poland can rely on his country to condemn distortions of history such as descriptions of Nazi camps in occupied Poland as “Polish concentration camps.”
A proposed new law in Poland would outlaw publicly and falsely attributing Nazi Germany’s crimes in World War II to the Polish nation. The U.S. has joined Israel in criticizing it, saying it would impact free expression.
German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel said Saturday: “This organized mass murder was carried out by our country and no one else. Individual collaborators change nothing about that.”
Gabriel added: “We are convinced that only carefully appraising our own history can bring reconciliation. That includes people who had to experience the intolerable suffering of the Holocaust being able to speak unrestrictedly about this suffering.”
Life Scout Tyler Reinhardt and Scout Christian Casstevens from Troop 648 get their morning exercise lifting bags of food off front porches Saturday. Kevin Cheek Director of the Laurel District of the Old Hickory Council and Rotary Members Elkin Mayor Sam Bishop,Yadkin Valley Rotary Club President Ken Hon and Joe Hicks figure out how many pounds of food Scout Alex Whitaker and the others will shelve.
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Malaysian police says a unidentified North Korean man died en route to hospital from a... Flint's mayor and the governor are meeting to discuss Michigan's decision to no longer fund residential water bill credits or help the city pay for water from a Detroit-area system. Jerry Sandusky's adult son is in jail, awaiting a preliminary hearing scheduled for next week on child sexual abuse charges.
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TAIPEI, March 31 Fubon's Financial Holding Co Ltd said its life insurance unit plans to sell its entire stake in Dutch insurer Delta Lloyd NV with an estimated loss at about 90 million euros ($96.15 million).
The company made the announcement late on Thursday. No further details were immediately available.
Delta Lloyd, which is being bought by larger peer NN Group , in February missed market forecasts for its full-year profit and said its solvency had fallen towards the bottom of its target range. ($1 = 0.9361 euros) (Reporting by Faith Hung; Editing by Stephen Coates)
Indy 500 deal not my idea says Boullier
Eric Boullier says he initially did not support Fernando Alonso's move to skip Monaco next month in order to bid for Indy 500 victory.
It appears the sensational and controversial deal was actually engineered by new McLaren executive and marketing guru Zak Brown.
"It was not my idea," team boss Boullier confirmed to the French broadcaster Canal Plus.
"At first I did not particularly support it, but in the end it's good for the team, for F1, for motor sport and for Fernando."
Boullier admitted that his main objection is that the Spaniard has to miss Monaco, a circuit that should suit the otherwise uncompetitive McLaren-Honda car.
"Monaco is the race where we are most likely to score points," said the Frenchman. "But in the end, overall, it (the Indy 500) is a quite interesting project and for him perhaps the best way to have some fun."
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Turkish PM to visit Iraq this week to discuss fight against terror
ANKARA, Jan 2 (Reuters) - Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim will be visiting Iraq this week to discuss the fight against terrorism and the future of Iraq, the government's spokesman said on Monday.
"The Prime Minister will be travelling to Iraq on Thursday to start a new era with the Iraqi central government," Deputy Prime Minister Numan Kurtulmus told a news conference.
"A new peace perspective in Iraq is just around the corner," Kurtulmus added. Yildirim's office said in a statement he would be visiting both Baghdad and Erbil.
Relations between largely Sunni Muslim Turkey and the Shi'ite-dominated central government in Iraq have been tense in the past, particularly over the presence of Turkish troops at the Bashiqa camp north of Mosul.
Phoenix disqualified Taser for not following proper procedure in the bidding process after another company was recommended to receive a contract to supply body cameras to Phoenix police. But the contract will be re-bid, and Taser remains eligible to compete for it, city officials said. Wochit
Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Travis Shaw may have looked locked in Tuesday night, but his mind was hundreds of miles away. Keon Broxton and Shaw hit solo home runs and combined for five RBIs to help the Brewers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 8-5 and split their day-night doubleheader.
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“I think we should call it the Justin Trudeau Memorial Pipeline. Because he’s toast. He is toast,” said one caller to a CKNW/CHQR simulcast.
Mon, Dec 11: Accused killer Christopher Garnier took the stand Monday to testify on his own behalf. Natasha Pace joins us in studio to give us the latest details.
Portugal's government has proved its critics wrong, slashing the debt-heavy country's budget deficit to its lowest level in more than 40 years despite warnings that its anti-austerity policies could spell financial disaster.
Finance Minister Mario Centeno said Wednesday the deficit last year was no higher than 2.1 percent — well within the 2.5 percent ceiling stipulated by European authorities.
Some other eurozone countries expressed alarm when the center-left Socialist government, with the support of the Communist Party and Left Bloc, took power in 2015 on an anti-austerity platform.
Portugal needed a 78-billion euro ($82 billion) bailout in 2011, after recording a deficit of more than 11 percent the previous year, and eurozone officials feared it could go into another debt spiral under the Socialists.
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March 30 Hangzhou Century Co Ltd :
* To use undistributed profits to pay a cash dividend of 2.5 yuan (pre-tax) per 10 shares to shareholders for FY 2016
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TORONTO — Five things to know about the Ontario government's throne speech:
— Hospitals: The government says it will make "significant investments" in hospital operations to cut down on wait times
— Home care: The government suggests new money will be made available to increase supports for people wanting to receive care in their homes
— Mental health and addictions: The government hints at new funding to increase supports in these areas and ensure people receive the help they need
— Child care: Citing rising costs as an obstacle for a growing number of families, the government says it will take steps to address the problem without offering specific details
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The Mississippi River in New Orleans should remain high for the next several days before it begins a steep drop, forecasters say.
The Carrollton gauge read 16.95 feet at 8 a.m. on Monday, according to the National Weather Service Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service.
The river is forecast to remain high through Thursday and then begin a steady drop.
Although flood stage in New Orleans is technically 17 feet at the Carrollton gauge, levees protect the city to 20 feet.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has been operating the Bonnet Carre Spillway 32 miles upriver to prevent the Mississippi from rising above 17 feet in New Orleans.
Forecasters attribute the river's rapid rise weeks ago to snow melt and rain in the Ohio River Valley and heavy rain the Arkansas and Mississippi.
The forecast calls for the river to drop to 16.1 feet by Tuesday, March 27 and and 14 feet by Monday, April 2.
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The Butler County Sheriff's Office is searching for two suspects who stole several rings from a store in Liberty Center on Tuesday evening.
According to police, two black men entered Hannoush Jewelers around 9 p.m. and broke a glass case containing diamond rings.
One suspect took the rings and placed them into what appeared to be a Louis Vuitton style bag, police said.
The suspects fled in a dark grey Chevy Malibu or Impala.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Joe Nerlinger at 513-759-7344.
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Hypocritical Lisa Bloom is a second generation leftist ambulance chaser, the daughter of Gloria Allred. Bloom has played the defender of wronged women to do in multiple people in the past including Bill O’Reilly and to attack Donald Trump.
So this effort on behalf of the repulsive Weinstein just exposes again how hypocritical liberals can be. Weinstein was good to harass women for decades as long as he was donating to the Democrats. Now that he’s caught, it’s a plot against him and ‘he’s learned his lesson.’
And of course, there’s one more thing.
Bloom has a movie deal in development with…Harvey Weinstein.
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The winning numbers in Friday’s Lotto Max draw for an estimated was 3, 8, 9, 24, 28, 31 & 44.
Ty Wiest gave a dominating performance on the mound and Brody Weiss and Luke Ritter each hit two-run homers to power the Santa Barbara Foresters to a 9-5 win at the Southern California Catch on Tuesday in a California Collegiate League baseball game at Biola University. Wiest, a senior out of Columbia, struck out nine, didn't walk a batter and allowed one run on one hit in five innings.
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"Take the Southwest Airlines pilot — she did a phenomenal job landing that plane," Jouret said, referring to Tammie Jo Shults, who stayed calm under pressure during an engine explosion that grabbed international attention this month. "This is the thing we need people to be good at: How to cope with the unexpected."
The jack-of-all trades, Bert, introduces us to England in 1910 and the troubled Banks family. Young Jane and Michael have sent many a nanny packing before Mary Poppins arrives on their doorstep.
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Baku. 6 March. REPORT.AZ/ "No significant change in weather conditions is predicted in Azerbaijan in coming days".
Deputy Director of the Hydrometrological Forecasting Bureau of National Hydrometeorology Department of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources Gulshad Mammadova told Report.
She said that weather will be stable in next 2-3 days: "Mild south wind will blow".
According to her, compared to previous days, temperature will gradually rise in next few days: "Temperature will be 10-15 degrees of heat in Baku and Absheron peninsula, 12-18 in Central Lowland districts and 7-12 in the mountainous areas".
She added that short-term rain is predicted on some mountainous areas on March 8 evening.
TORONTO - At least nine people were killed and 16 others wounded Monday when a driver rammed his rental van into a crowd of pedestrians in downtown Toronto, police said, without revealing a possible motive.
"This is going to be a complex investigation," deputy police chief Peter Yuen told reporters. "We have one person in custody and the investigation is ongoing."
"We can confirm for you tonight right now we have nine people that are dead, 16 injured," Yuen said.
Submitted Photo Retired Air Force Staff Sgt. Scott Lilley, right, his daughter, MiKaylie, front, and his parents, Frank and Jolene Lilley are shown in this photo taken on Christmas Day.
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LIVERMORE, Maine — A Livermore Falls man died early Sunday morning following a two-car crash on Route 4 in Livermore, but police remain unsure whether he died because of injuries suffered in the crash or a medical condition.
Shawn Berry, 41, was a passenger in a car driven by Brady Romano, 37, also of Livermore Falls, according to a news release from Stephen McCausland, spokesman for the Maine Department of Public Safety.
Romano had pulled to the side of Route 4 when Berry became sick, and the car was then struck from behind by a second vehicle driven by Sarah Clark, 30, of Farmington, McCausland said.
Berry was still in the car at the time of the crash. Clark and another passer-by performed CPR on him, but Berry died at the scene.
Route 4 was closed for several hours following the crash, according to McCausland.
The crash report will be reviewed by the district attorney’s office once it is complete.
No additional information was available Monday morning.
Sidelined AIADMK general secretary Sasikala is out on parole to see her ailing husband Natarajan and media is behind her, watching every move of hers, literally. What are the conditions she should abide by and how significant is her presence for her loyalists? A discussion.
Baku. 20 October. REPORT.AZ/ Base oil price will be calculated at $ 45/barrel for 2018 state budget in Azerbaijan.
Report informs referring to the draft law "On the state budget for 2018".
The document says that in 2018, world oil prices will fluctuate around $ 50/barrel.
This is more by 12.5% or $ 5/barrel than analogical base price for 2017 budget.
Richland Police are looking for a convicted child rapist who has failed to register as a sex offender.
Elmer Leroy Hovermale, 57, was convicted of first-degree child rape in 1998 for sexually assaulting a 6-year-old boy.
Hovermale also goes by the name “Mo,” and has a tattoo of an eagle with a rose on his right bicep.
Anyone with information about where he could be is asked to contact police.
Bud Sullins/Special to Siloam Sunday Siloam Springs senior Josh Hunt battles a Coweta (Okla.) defender for the ball during Thursday’s game in the Siloam Springs Holiday Classic. Coweta defeated Siloam Springs 55-46.
Basketball tournaments have not been kind to the Siloam Springs boys basketball team so far this season, but the Panthers finished their own home tournament on a winning note.
Whoever stole a flag from Stowmarket’s Market Place must be a fan of the town.
For the £200, 6ft by 4ft white flag bears only the town council’s crest a on a white background, and it is a bit tatty round the edges having been in pole position for three years.
Michelle Marshall, deputy town clerk, said: “It’s not just the flag we have to replace. There’s an internal mechanism for raising the flag that’s been cut, so we have to have that done. I think it could cost quite a bit.”
It was taken from the flagpole between 5pm on Thursday and 8am on Friday and police would like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the incident.
Anyone with any information about the whereabouts of the flag should contact officers at Stowmarket police station on 101 quoting crime number 37/54643/17.
Is Easter becoming the new spring Christmas?
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Colourful Antwerp Pride parade attracts thousands
13/8/17 - The streets of Antwerp were the scene of the big LGBT parade for the occasion of the five-day Antwerp Pride festival yesterday. While society is accepting LGTB's better than in the past, the event is still an important one for gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transgenders. "We are usually a minority, but today we are a majority and that's important", said one participant. The Antwerp Pride is celebrating its 10th edition.
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Colourful Antwerp Pride parade attracts thousands
13/8/17 - The streets of Antwerp were the scene of the big LGBT parade for the occasion of the five-day Antwerp Pride festival yesterday. While society is accepting LGTB's better than in the past, the event is still an important one for gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transgenders. "We are usually a minority, but today we are a majority and that's important", said one participant. The Antwerp Pride is celebrating its 10th edition.
Luck revealed Monday that the right shoulder surgery he underwent in January stemmed from an injury first suffered in Week 3 of the 2015 season, Marc Sessler of NFL.com reports.
Luck had surgery in January to repair what Colts owner Jim Irsay called a "slightly torn labrum" in his throwing shoulder. While that explained the discomfort Luck had been playing through, just how long he'd been doing so wasn't fully disclosed until Monday. Despite an abdomen/kidney complication ultimately ending his 2015 season after seven games, Luck and the Colts decided rehab would be the best way to handle his shoulder going into 2016. Although Luck went on to play 15 games, he was a regular on the Colts' injury report throughout the year, and his subsequent surgery helped explain some of his inconsistencies. Now that the full story is known and Luck's problem has been fixed, owners can look forward to him being uninhibited once he's cleared to get back in the saddle this season.
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BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union’s parliament approved a trade deal with Canada on Wednesday, extolling the pact as a sign of cooperation at a time when many political forces, including U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration, are trying to halt globalization.
After three hours of debate on Wednesday and years of negotiations preceding that, the legislature approved the deal by a margin of 408 for, 254 against with 33 abstentions.
The vote should close the drawn-out approval process across the 28 member states, where some governments and legislations had tried to modify or scupper the deal. The Netherlands could still block it if it demands an advisory national referendum on the deal.
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Panik (thumb) will likely be activated from the 10-day disabled list Friday, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Panik, who has been sidelined since the end of April with a thumb injury, has gone 2-for-6 with a walk, RBI and run scored in a pair of rehab games with Triple-A Sacramento thus far. He's set to play one more game for the River Cats on Wednesday, and if everything goes off without a hitch, he should be cleared to rejoin the Giants prior to Friday's series opener against the Phillies. Panik, who was hitting .267 across 23 games prior to landing on the DL, figures to immediately slot back in as the team's primary second baseman upon his return.
MINNEAPOLIS >> Voting for the 2017 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year selected by The Associated Press in balloting by a nationwide panel of the media:
Alvin Kamara, RB, New Orleans 28
Kareem Hunt, RB, Kansas City 21
Deshaun Watson, QB, Houston 1
Over the past couple of years, barre and boxing have been the must-have workouts and classes have cropped up in gyms across the country. Some gyms have even combined the two in one session. This year, there are several new approaches that you’re likely to see appear on your gym timetable. Here are the top fitness trends for 2017...
Function and form
Functional fitness is a term that has been tossed around for a few years in gyms. It’s the idea that you’re strengthening muscles that you use every day to prevent injury, such as when you pick up or reach for your handbag without putting out your back. Fitness First has unveiled new machines to help elevate your workout, including the Assault Bike, which keeps up with your pace as your push, pull and pedal - effectively the more resistance you give, the better the workout.
Fit not thin
ISLAMABAD, June 15 (APP): Ministry of Petroleum and Natural
Resources has recovered outstanding payments amounting to Rs 4.7 billion
from different oil and gas Exploration and Production (E&P) companies on
account of production bonus, social welfare and marine research fee during
the last four years.
In a bid to restore confidence of locals in exploration activity
areas, the ministry recovered 1639.23 million production bonus, Rs 11,988.25 million social welfare funds and Rs 1,100.51 million marine research fee from the E&P companies, official sources Thursday told APP.
“An amount of Rs 4,727.99 million has been recovered and deposited
in accounts of concerned DCOs of oil and gas producing districts for carrying out welfare schemes for locals,” they said.
Facilities like health, education, water supply, improved drainage and
sewerage system are provided to locals in oil and gas producing Tehsils and
Districts across the country, the sources said.
Khartoum — Foreign Minister, Prof. Ibrahim Ghandour met, Tuesday, a delegation representing Egyptian bankers and insurance companies currently on a visit to the country.
The delegation has congratulated the minister on the occasion of lifting the US sanctions imposed on Sudan, affirming readiness over supporting Sudan during the coming period.
Prof. Ghandour, on his part, has affirmed the firmness of the relations linking the two countries, lauding the role being played by the Egyptian bankers and insurance experts.
He called on the Egyptian companies to increase and promote their different investments in Sudan.
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The UK stock market opened lower, with shares in furniture retailer DFS sinking by a fifth after it issued a profit warning.
DFS shares plunged 20% after it said trading in the second half of its financial year had weakened "beyond our expectation".
The company blamed consumer caution regarding the general election and "uncertain macroeconomic environment".
Shares in rival sofa retailer ScS fell more than 10%.
The benchmark FTSE 100 share index, which does not include either DFS or ScS, was down 30.65 points at 7,443.75 in early trade.
On the currency markets, the pound fell 0.2% against the dollar to $1.2730, while it edged up 0.1% against the euro to 1.1381 euros.
Authorities in California on Tuesday lifted a three-day mandatory evacuation order that sent nearly 200,000 residents away following fears Oroville Dam's damaged emergency spillway might fail.
Butte County Sheriff Kory Honea said, "We have concluded that it is safe to return." He added he had received assurances from state and federal experts that the situation was now deemed safe.
Percival Road was closed Wednesday morning as crews cleared a collision. The road is now back open. (WIS)
Percival Road is now back open after crews responded to a crash around 6 a.m. Wednesday.
The accident happened near Morning Glow Lane close to the I-77 Exit.
There are currently no injuries reported.
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Three people remain in hospital after a 4-vehicle collision in Tecumseh.
Emergency crews were called to the intersection of Manning Road and County Road 22 around 1:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 2..
The extent of the injuries is not disclosed.
That stretch of highway was closed early this afternoon but has since reopened.
The Cheyenne Masonic Lodge #133 and the Crawford Fire Department would like to thank everyone for supporting the Benefit Spaghetti Dinner for Eric Coogle. They are proud to present a check to Eric for his new motorized chair and medical bills. Pictured, back, l-r: Ti Barber, Jim Barber, Ivan Minor, Marty Creach, Joe Whiston, all with the Masonic Lodge and Mike Jones, Tim Malson, George Springer, Crawford Fire Department. Front: Dr. Dean Vaughan, Masonic Lodge; Eric Coogle, Nyla Coogle, Pat VeSteeg, Masonic Lodge and Timmy Cockrell, Crawford Fire Department.
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PUSHMATAHA COUNTY, OK A Dallas man has been arrested in a local county after deputies say he was dealing drugs. PUSHMATAHA COUNTY, OK A Dallas man has been arrested in a local county after deputies say he was dealing drugs.
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Next-generation coaches: The toughest question of the season was, who should be coach of the year? A collection of new or relatively new leaders emerged to not only lift their teams this season, but provide hope for years to come. From the Rams' Sean McVay, to Jacksonville's Doug Marrone, to Minnesota's Mike Zimmer, to late-surging San Francisco's Kyle Shanahan, to Philadelphia's Doug Pederson, the future is blindingly bright for these coaches. In six of the eight divisions, teams that finished third or fourth the year before wound up making the playoffs this season. Not only did the Eagles go from worst (7-9) to first (13-3) in their division, they earned the NFC's No. 1 seed.
England supporters celebrated vigorously around London and the UK after the national team won against Colombia thanks to a penalty shootout in the second round of the FIFA World Cup on Tuesday, July 2. A group of fans at Liverpool Street Station were filmed singing an anthem dedicated to England manager Gareth Southgate which alters the lyrics to Atomic Kitten’s Whole Again to “you can bring it home again.” Credit: John Horsley via Storyful
× Lackawanna County woman pleads guilty to theft of postal funds
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY, Pa.– A former Dallas Post Office employee plead guilty to the theft of postal funds.
Carol Sosik, 55, of Shavertown, Pa., admitted to embezzling approximately $4,600 from the Dallas Post Office between June 2014 and May 2016. During her period of employment, Sosik was a distribution window clerk, with the responsibility for sales of postage stamps.
Sosik will appear for sentencing in Scranton at a later date.
The maximum penalty under federal law is 10 years of imprisonment, a term of supervised released following imprisonment and a fine.
Mnuchin Takes Heat Over Trade at G-20
Financial leaders and central bankers are heading to Buenos Aires as the first G-20 finance meeting of the year begins. Bloomberg's Michael McKee reports on "Bloomberg Daybreak: Australia." (Source: Bloomberg)
Zachary Foster and James Shea are being sought by state police for escaping from a halfway house in Waterbury. (State police)
State police released the mug shots for two men for whom they have outstanding warrants out for their arrests.
Troopers said they are seeking the whereabouts of 22-year-old Zachary Foster.
He's wanted for escaping from a halfway house in Waterbury in September.
They described him as being 5'5" tall, weighing 130 pounds and having brown eyes and black hair.
State police also said they're looking for James Shea.
The 47-year-old is wanted on several outstanding warrants for larceny, failure to appear in court and escaping a halfway house in Waterbury back in April.
Shea is described as standing 5'9" tall, weighing 250 pounds and having blue eyes and brown hair.
Anyone who thinks they may have any information about Foster or Shea is asked to call state police at 203-267-2200.
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OTTAWA — The London Free Press has won the prestigious Michener Award for public service in journalism for its work on problems in Ontario's criminal, corrections and mental-health systems.
The newspaper's series, called "Indiscernible," was a two-year investigation into the life and death of local figure Jamie High, which the Michener Foundation says exemplified the importance of local media.
The foundation says the series led to changes in policing, bail, community and hospital mental health care, the relationships between hospitals and police, the role of courts, and the treatment of inmates.
Gov.-Gen. David Johnston presented the award to the London Free Press in a ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa on Wednesday night.
The newspaper was among six news organizations honoured at the ceremony.
HOUSTON - Freedom Over Texas, Houston's annual Independence Day celebration, has been canceled.
However, officials said the fireworks that were scheduled to begin at 9:35 p.m. will go on as planned.
Officials said no one will be allowed into the festival grounds and crews are working to remove all of the equipment that has been set up ahead of the event.
Freedom Over Texas is one of the longest-running annual events that the city organizes.
"Thirty-one years now this event has been going on, and we've had a lot of rain," said Susan Christian, of the Mayor's Office of Special Events. "This is, unfortunately, the only time we've had to cancel at least most of the show."
People who have purchased tickets will receive a refund, but it may take a couple of weeks to complete the refunds, officials said.
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This week the state senate passing a measure approving firearm training for educators, and both houses pass one of the most restrictive abortion laws in the country. Here to talk about all this State Senators Philip Moran and Joel Carter.
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KENT COUNTY, Mich. — Several citizens have been finding a disturbing video in their Facebook Messenger mailbox lately. The Kent County Sheriff’s Department says it’s a short video that contains child pornography.
Police say an accompanying Facebook message asks people to spread the video, in a supposed attempt to identify the victim – and with the purported goal of helping to ultimately identify the perpetrator.
Sheriff’s investigators say they’re looking into the matter, and they’re asking people not to forward, share, or show the video to anyone – “under any circumstances”.
“Even with good intentions to help, it could be considered dissemination of child pornography,” according to a Sheriff’s Department news release.
If you find this video in your Messenger account, police ask you to delete it immediately.
Romania’s top court has told the president to fire the country’s chief anti-corruption prosecutor, widely praised for her efforts to root out high-level graft, but a thorn in the side of some politicians.
The constitutional court ruled Wednesday in a 6-3 vote that there had been an institutional conflict after President Klaus Iohannis disagreed with the justice minister’s assessment that National Anti-Corruption Directorate Chief Prosecutor Laura Codruta Kovesi should be dismissed on grounds of failing to do her job properly.
Kovesi’s departure would be a blow to the agency, respected by ordinary Romanians, the EU and the U.S. The court will explain its ruling later.
Justice Minister Tudorel Toader praised the ruling saying Iohannis did not have “the legal ability to evaluate the professional and management competences of high-ranking prosecutors.”
DHAKA May 2 Bangladesh's foreign exchange reserves rose to $32.52 billion at the end of April, the central bank said on Tuesday, up nearly $300 million from the previous month.
The reserves are sufficient to cover imports for about nine months and are $4.25 billion higher than a year ago.
Garment exports and remittances from Bangladeshis working overseas, the key drivers of the country's more than $200 billion economy, have helped build reserves in recent years.
(Reporting by Ruma Paul; Editing by Robert Birsel)
1:01 Rescued gulls are released at Tacoma Tideflats Pause
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4:11 What you need to know about the massive Oroville dam emergency in California
2:23 One arrest as protesters block DeVos from D.C. middle school
0:49 Watch these llamas play in the snow at a Bellingham farm
0:58 Plows clear snowdrifts on Highway 9 north of Nooksack
0:45 Driving Lake Terrell Road in whiteout conditions
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Photographer and father of two Josh Rossi transformed his 3-year-old daughter Nellee into Belle from “Beauty and the Beast” for the cutest photo shoot ever!
Dad surprises daughter with 'Beauty and the Beast' photo shoot https://t.co/ZijMEmUkqS pic.twitter.com/1tGz8MoZyG — HuffPost Parents (@HuffPostParents) February 15, 2017
LIKE STOP IT, LOOK AT HER.
Utah Father Creates 'Beauty and the Beast' Photo Shoot Ever for … – https://t.co/x0u9Ew63mC – https://t.co/pnOPZe5Yta pic.twitter.com/VDOwH38owB — Utah News Tweets (@Utah_Newspapers) February 15, 2017
Huffington Post talked about the photo shoot: “Anything Disney is so magical and amazing,” Rossi told The Huffington Post. “I loved the ‘Beauty and the Beast’ movie when I was a kid because of the love they both shared.” The dad has a tradition of organizing photo shoots for Nellee for holidays, birthdays and other special occasions. In the past, she has dressed up as Wonder Woman and Little Red Riding Hood.
Chichester firefighters scaled the height of Mount Everest for a charity ladder climb in the city centre on Saturday.
A big crowd turned out to watch the firefighters climbing 29,029 feet at the Assembly Rooms, North Street.
They continuously climbed for six hours with all proceeds going to The Fire Fighters Charity and the Disasters Emergency Committee East Africa Appeal.
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FERC Wrongly Denied Grid Auction Challenges, DC Circ. Says
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 2:14 PM EST) -- The D.C. Circuit on Friday said the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission didn't do enough to explain why it rejected challenges by power producers to electricity auction rule changes made by regional grid operator ISO New England and sent FERC's denials back to the agency for a redo.
An appeals court panel said that FERC didn't engage in reasoned decision-making when it denied complaints by the New England Power Generators Association Inc. and Exelon Corp. claiming new rules crafted by ISO-NE for its capacity auctions — where...
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PHUKET: Thalang police yesterday (Apr 18) arrested female drug dealer when she was found in possession of more than 4,000 methamphetamine pills (ya bah) and 100 grams of crystal meth (ya ice).
Thursday 19 April 2018, 04:15PM
The woman, Saowarak “Ta” Aomsin, 24, from Phuket, was arrested at a house in Moo 9, Pa Khlok where police seized 4,548 ya bah pills and 136.55g of ya ice, digital scales and a pack of small plastic bags.
Other assets were seized included a book bank, ATM card, Red Honda MSX125 motorbike and B8,820 in cash.
Saowarak has been charged with possession of Category 1 drugs with intent to sell.
The Red Raiders mascot sits in with the Red Raider band drum line in the second quarter during the Baylor University Bears vs. the Texas Tech University Red Raiders NCAA football game at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Friday, November 25, 2016. (Louis DeLuca/The Dallas Morning News)
Former Texas Tech defensive tackle Breiden Fehoko is transferring to LSU, he announced via Twitter on Monday. Because of NCAA transfer rules, he will sit out the 2017 season and again be eligible to play in 2018.
Fehoko, a four-star recruit coming out of high school, will have two years of eligibility remaining. He started in 25 games with the Red Raiders, recording a total of 38 tackles with two sacks.
Breiden was the third Fehoko brother to attend Texas Tech, having followed in Sam and V.J.'s footsteps.
Fehoko chose LSU over Auburn, Georgia, Louisville and Ole Miss.
BATH, Maine (AP) — The Navy has accepted delivery of the second of three stealthy destroyers.
A statement from Naval Sea Systems Command on Tuesday indicates the future USS Michael Monsoor successfully completed extensive tests, trials and demonstrations by shipbuilder Bath Iron Works.
Capt. Kevin Smith, program manager from Program Executive Office Ships, said the shipbuilder and the Navy “incorporated many lessons” from construction of the first-in-class USS Zumwalt, which is homeported in San Diego. He said both parties “are proud of the end result.”
Like the Zumwalt, the Monsoor features a stealthy shape, electric-drive propulsion, new radar and sonar, and powerful guns and missiles.
The final ship in the class, the Lyndon B. Johnson, is still under construction in Bath. It’s due to be christened later this year or early in 2018.
By Matt Lombardo | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. -- The Eagles are underdogs against the New England Patriots, but with the exception of four-time Super Bowl MVP quarterback Tom Brady, have the better team heading into Super Bowl LII at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. on Sunday, Feb. 4 (2/4/2018).
Surviving adversity has helped Eagles head coach Doug Pederson forge a familial community within his locker room and across several position groups, but it is talent across both lines that will power Philadelphia to its first Vince Lombardi Trophy.
Here's a look at why the Eagles will win the game, 27-23:
Sheriff's deputies arrested a man after investigators found several pounds of marijuana and multiple firearms at an Orange County home.
Investigators searched a home in the Wilderness Shores area and found 40 pounds of marijuana, three marijuana plants, and 19 firearms.
James Adam Cooper, 38, of Locust Grove, was taken into custody by the Stafford County Sheriff's Office on charges unrelated to the search.
He will be formally charged in Orange County at a later date.
Orange County investigators received assistance from the Stafford County Sheriff's Office.
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DULUTH, Minn. (AP) — Officials in northeastern Minnesota say an elderly man has died and his son has been injured after their off-road vehicle broke through thin ice on a St. Louis County lake.
Sheriff’s deputies were called to Prairie Lake in Fine Lake Township Monday afternoon where the four-wheeler had broken through. First responders rescued the two men, but lifesaving efforts on 82-year-old Wallace Schulke were unsuccessful. His 61-year-old son, Mark Schulke, of Duluth, sustained minor injuries.
It’s August, meaning it’s football time, and it’s difficult for NBA items to cut through the news cycle. But because we love Stephen Curry here at The Big Lead, a mention of this nonsense seems necessary:
Dahntay Jones, a 36-year old designated goon for the Cavs, was asked about the 2nd best point guard in NBA history, and Jones said the Curry wasn’t a top 10 player in the NBA.
Via a podcast with Barstool Sports:
“People get mad at me, because I don’t declare him a top-10 player in the NBA, which is fine,” Jones replied. “I’ve got him on the outside – like 11, 12.”
It’s difficult for me to even feign outrage over this because it’s so insanely dumb. Two titles. Two MVPs. Basically every three-point NBA record in addition to being the driving force of the league’s obsession with the 3-pointer.
JAMMU: The Jammu and Kashmir National Panthers Party (JKNPP) on Sunday alleged that the state government was promoting anti-national forces in the valley.
The party made the statement after the state government withdrew stone-pelting cases against 9,730 people in the state and passed a new rehabilitation policy for the surrendered militants.
JKNPP chairman Harsh Dev Singh told ANI, "Such actions are promoting anti-national forces in the region and are demoralising the army."
He accused the state government of taking a U-turn on its zero-tolerance policy against the anti-nationals.
He termed it as the politics of appeasement that could have dangerous ramifications.
Many millennials are turning to canal boats to escape the ever-rising costs of renting in London. But 20-somethings willing to put up with cramped conditions are not the only ones dipping their toes in the water for the first time.
London’s wharves and waterways are also home to a rather different phenomenon – the luxury canal boat market.
A modern, spacious barge with a mooring in an impressive location on the Thames can easily go beyond the £1 million mark.
Many people who dream of living on the water are put off by the idea of giving up on space and comfort, but it can prove less of a trade-off than some might think.
One luxury barge at Plantation Wharf in Battersea, south-west London, has...
Montana Sen. Jon Tester Weighs In On Delayed Confirmation Hearing For Ronny Jackson NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., about why the Senate confirmation hearing for President Trump's nominee to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs, Ronny Jackson, has been delayed.
The Red Bull Music Academy hosts its fourth stage at Mauerpark for citywide free music event Fête de la Musique. Headliners include Grammy-winning Thundercat as well as Flying Lotus, Dorian Concept, Jameszoo, Cuthead and Alis. If you're lucky enough to get tickets to the VIP sectoin, drinks and BBQ are included too!
Ghana Premier League MVP Latif Blessing failed to make the cut for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations.
The 17-goal striker in last season's Ghana Premier League failed to impress head coach Avram Grant after four days of training in Accra.
Grant named his provisional 26-man squad on Monday without the diminutive striker.
Blessing was tipped to make the grades and join the team that will emplane to UAE for a training tour.
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George Soros did it. Or maybe it was the Deep State. That was the reaction of the far right to Saturday’s violence in Charlottesville, Virginia, which left three dead.
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After a brief obsession with washed-out shades and monochromatic layers, men’s fashion, as it always does, it moving on. And now, that means embracing color—in a big way. This year, we’ve already called out workwear-indebted neon yellow, bold-as-hell red, and wild graphic T-shirts as color-heavy trends worth giving a shot. But what happens if you’re looking to up the ante and break the limits of a single shade of color? Answer: work some gradient into the rotation. For the non-color-theory-heads, color gradients a.k.a. ombrés (don’t worry: not the Pinterest-hair kind) are basically any gradual blending of one color hue to another. They can be as loud or as subtle as you’d like, and everyone from streetwear gods Supreme to fast-fashioners Zara have recently shown us just how stylish a good gradient can be. Here are 12 gradient-heavy items that will help you introduce some eye-catching shades into your wardrobe.
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) - A Vermont man suspected of killing his millionaire grandfather is trying to raise money to hire a lawyer to fight his family's attempt to block him from an inheritance.
Nathan Carman has been called a suspect in the shooting death of 87-year-old real estate developer John Chakalos in Connecticut. No one has been arrested. He also has been questioned about the day his boat sank with his mother on it near Rhode Island. She's presumed dead.
Her sisters sued in New Hampshire, accusing him of killing his grandfather and possibly his mother. They asked a judge to block Carman from collecting money from the estate.
Carman told a judge he wants to use money from a trust in which he's the sole beneficiary to hire a lawyer. He says one of his aunts is trustee and hasn't allowed him any funds.
A message was left Friday with the aunts' attorney.
Rockies right-hander Chad Bettis made his return to the major league hill tonight after a long road back following treatment for testicular cancer. To call it a success would be an understatement: Bettis, 28, scattered six hits over seven scoreless frames. MLBTR congratulates him on an inspiring return to the game’s highest level of competition.
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TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays honoured the victims of Monday's deadly van attack, and the first responders who rushed to the scene of the tragedy, with a brief tribute before Tuesday night's game against the Boston Red Sox.
Players from both teams stood in front of the dugouts as Toronto police officers and two paramedics stood between second base and the pitching mound and were introduced to cheering fans. Following a video message and a moment of silence, a group of high school students sang the national anthems.
A blue banner reading "#TORONTOSTRONG" was hung from the second deck in centre field, and similar signs were hung on the wall behind home plate.
Ten people were killed and 14 injured when a driver plowed a rented van into a on along a crowded sidewalk. It was the worst mass killing in Canada since Dec. 6, 1989, when a man shot 14 women at the Ecole Polytechnique in Montreal before turning the gun on himself.
Odell Beckham Jr. and Le’Veon Bell are both in Minnesota ahead of Super Bowl 52. The Giants wide receiver made sure to snap a photo with the Steelers running back, and then attempted to recruit him on Instagram.
Why not, right?
Bell could become a free agent in March if he doesn’t work something out with the Steelers.
Beckham captioned the photo, “Welcome the newest member of the Giants,” and added that Bell needs to change his Instagram handle to take Steeler out of it.
Welcome the newest member of the giants 😭😭 @steelerrb26 (ps change ur handle)
Beckham and Bell continued to talk in the comments. Bell joked that he’ll listen to Beckham.
Don’t let this scare you too much, Steelers fans. This week, Bell told USA TODAY Sports that he’s feeling confident that he’ll be returning to Pittsburgh next season.
MIDDLESBROUGH, England (AP) " Gaston Ramirez's late miss provided a timely reminder of Middlesbrough's need for attacking reinforcements in a 0-0 draw with struggling champion Leicester in the English Premier League on Monday.
The Uruguayan steered his half-volley wide from eight yards to sum up a frustrating afternoon for the hosts, who are five points above the relegation zone.
Shorn of injured pair Islam Slimani and Danny Drinkwater, as well as the suspended Jamie Vardy, Leicester should be satisfied with the point.
Leicester, which is in 14th place, missed opportunities from Leonardo Ulloa and Christian Fuchs.
Kuhnhackl (upper body) is out for Monday's game against the Avalanche, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
This will be Kuhnhackl's second game missed. However, the fantasy impact will be minimal, as he's only notched one point in his last 22 contests. The Penguins don't play again until Thursday, so the 25-year-old will have a few days to get healthy.
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Attention New Haven property owners, you have until Friday to fight your 2016 assessment.
Assessment appeals for 2016 have to be in by the end of business Friday, February 17.
The assessment appeal applications can be picked up at the City of New Haven Assessor’s Office at 165 Church Street. The forms are also available online here.
Completed applications can be turned in to the Assessor’s Office, mailed to the Board of Assessment Appeals, faxed to (203)946-7122 or emailed to NHBAA@newhavenct.gov.
Review hearings will be scheduled for March.
ISLAMABAD, Feb 15 (APP): Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali
Khan Wednesday called on Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif at the PM House here.
Matters pertaining to law and order and internal security were
discussed during the meeting, PM office media wing said in a press
release.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Faced with a backlog of applications for recreational marijuana licenses, the Oregon Liquor Control Commission says any applications received after June 15 will be set aside until the pileup is cleared.
The OLCC says it has issued almost 1,900 recreational marijuana licenses since April 2016 as well as almost 29,000 marijuana worker permits.
The agency says the pace of application submissions has not eased, causing the review process to lengthen.
To power through the backlog, the agency says it will temporarily shift employees to focus on renewals and applications that have already been submitted.
OLCC executive director Steve Marks says the temporary suspension of new licenses will help the agency fulfill its regulatory duties and provide timely responses to businesses in the industry.
The Oregon Legislature is expected to look at the issue next year.
Spicer Wears Disguise to Fly to Emmys For Surprise Appearance
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Former White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer wore a disguise in transit to his surprise appearance at the 69th Emmy Awards on Sunday in Los Angeles.
Spicer, who resigned from the White House back in August, boarded a flight from Washington to Los Angeles on Saturday morning wearing a disguise to obscure his identity, the New York Times reported. A friend suggested that the disguise may have included fake facial hair.
Spicer also avoided being recognized while waiting to attend the event. He remained in his hotel room, save for a walk-through of the hall where the show was to take place. Spicer’s name was also not attached to his script; instead, simply a surname with the letter “S.” – READ MORE
Last Saturday, J. David Ress asked me for my favorite recipe. He featured it on his Saturday show “Local Places, Local Faces”. I’ve had so many of you asking for the recipe, I decided to post it here. It’s so easy and so yummy! Enjoy:
LOVE Custard Pie.
Magic Custard Pie
1/4 c margarine
4 eggs
3/4 c sugar
1 pinch salt
2 c milk, 2%
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 c all-purpose flour
Directions:
Put all ingredients into a blender and blend for 30 seconds.
Pour into buttered 9 inch pie pan. Sprinkle with nutmeg.
Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.
The flour settles and makes its own crust!
Reports of Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy Note 8 smartphones suffering a bug that sends private photos to contacts have been revealed.
The owners of the phones with the issue report that their private gallery photos were sent over text message to seemingly random contacts from their phone's address books.
The problem appears to lie in the Samsung default messaging app, Samsung Messages.
While some people suffered the problem with individual images being sent, some had their entire galleries sent over text message.
Samsung issued a statement saying: "Samsung has reviewed this matter thoroughly these past few days; however, there were no hardware or software issues found to be relevant to this particular case."
Despite that response the company did go on to say: "We are aware of the reports regarding this matter and our technical teams are looking into it. Concerned customers are encouraged to contact us directly."
The PGA Tour is at TPC Potomac this week, check out who the GM Tipster thinks will win with these Quicken Loans National Golf Betting Tips
Quicken Loans National Golf Betting Tips
The PGA Tour has a weaker field than the European Tour for once this week for the Quicken Loans National at TPC Potomac.
However there is still a big prize pool to be won and plenty of World Ranking points
Last season Kyle Stanley won the event and he is in attendance this season as well with him at 22/1 to defend.
Rickie Fowler (7/1) and Tiger Woods (12/1) are the two big favourites this week who will get a lot of TV time.
The GM Tipster is having another good season, check out how he is doing with out Golf Betting Tips homepage.
US-imposed economic and trade sanctions against Sudan will come to an end on October 12 after President Donald Trump issued a decree Friday. The sanctions had cut Sudan off from much of the global financial community. The policy shift follows a 16-month diplomatic effort. US officials cited improvements by the country’s government in the areas of counter-terrorism and access to humanitarian aid as reasons for lifting the sanctions. Officials in Sudan’s capital city of Khartoum also agreed not to pursue an arms deals with North Korea, as the sanctions are lifted. However, some sanctions will remain, and the country will continue to be on the US state sponsors of terrorism list. Being on this list means there are restrictions on aid that can be delivered to the country, as well as a total ban on weapons sales. The US State Department first placed the sanctions on Sudan in 1997. (Al Jazeera)
New Delhi: India`s trade deficit narrowed to $11.45 billion in July from a month ago, following a slowdown in merchandise imports, government data showed on Monday.
The trade shortfall was $12.96 billion in June.
Asia`s third-largest economy imported goods worth $33.99 billion last month, up 15.42 percent from a year ago. The figure was lower than imports of $36.52 billion in June.
Gold imports, however, in July nearly doubled from last year to $2.1 billion. Merchandise exports for July came in at $22.54 billion, up 3.94 percent year-on-`
year.
With Inputs from Reuters
Japan may be over 6,700 miles from Connecticut, but you might forget it’s that far when you visit North Granby. Melissa Cole went for a tour of a bed and breakfast that’s like no other in New England. Click here to learn more about O gawa shou Inn.
Do you know Chris Evans' favorite Disney movie or who was his first kiss? His brother Scott Evans sure does.
The two siblings put their knowledge of each other to the test by answering questions about the other on Monday's episode of Late Night With Seth Meyers.
Some questions asked for basic information. For instance, Seth Meyers asked Chris about his younger brother's favorite book (Where the Red Fern Grows) and quizzed Scott on Chris' favorite Disney movie (Robin Hood).
Other questions revealed hilarious childhood memories. For instance, Seth asked the brothers about each of their first kisses and grilled Scott on the lie The Avengers star told his class about their father's profession. Apparently, the Captain America character told his fellow first-graders their father was an astronaut and profited from the fib.
"I had some real balls," Chris confessed. "I told kids if they gave me, like, a buck my dad would put them on a list to go to the moon."
Alex just might be the PICKIEST EATER on the planet (…well, THIS PLANET anyway!)…so bad, that she’s looking for HELP!
Hypnotherapist Toni Macri-Reiner from the Indiana Hypnosis For Change joined us in-studio today to see if she can help “fix” Alex!
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Mesoraco was scratched from Tuesday's lineup against the Braves with neck stiffness, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic Cincinnati reports.
The Reds have yet to indicate that Mesoraco is dealing with a serious injury, so consider him day-to-day for now. With Mesoraco out of the lineup, Tucker Barnhart will serve as Cincinnati's backstop and hit sixth.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Professional wrestling legend Ric Flair has been hospitalized, his talent agency, Legacy Talent, said Monday morning.
CEO Melinda Morris Zanoni said on Twitter that the Nature Boy was seen on Saturday for routine monitoring.
She said there “no reason to panic.”
It’s not known why Flair was hospitalized.
Are u a Fan/Friend of Ric Flair?If so, we need prayers & positive energy 4 our Living Legend as he is dealing w/some tough medical issues🙏🏻 — MelindaMorrisZanoni (@LegacyTalentCEO) August 14, 2017
BERLIN CENTER, Ohio (WYTV) – A man surrendered after a more than six-hour standoff in Berlin Center on Monday morning.
The suspect, who has not been identified, is now in police custody.
A specific address was not released, but the call came in about 3 a.m. involving a house on Route 534 in Berlin Center.
The Ohio Department of Transportation and local police closed off a large area involving two major routes because of the incident.
Route 224, between Route 14 and Route 45 and Route 534 between Route 18 and Route 14 are reopening.
Neighbors said they believe a single man lives in the house and said police have been communicating with him via a megaphone. He surrendered just before 9:30 a.m.
The Mahoning County Crisis Response Team was also on the scene.
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MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WBTW) – Monday afternoon, Hazmat crews responded to a resort on South Ocean Boulevard in Myrtle Beach about an issue with the pool.
Lt. Jonathan Evans with Myrtle Beach Fire Rescue confirms the teams were called to the Sea Crest Resort at 803 S. Ocean Boulevard.
Fire officials say nine people are being treated after being in the pool and two of those were juveniles, who have been taken to the hospital. The pool has been evacuated and the people that needed medical help reportedly were suffering from “face and breathing issues.”
Officials couldn’t release any additional details, but News13 has a crew on scene working to learn more.
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A pensioner who went missing from his home in Bognor has been found safe.
Police said John Steyning was last seen leaving his home in Sylvan Way at about 11am this morning (July 4).
The 77-year-old was found safe today (July 4) in Selsey.
MOSCOW — Russia’s main intelligence agency says it has detained a Ukrainian intelligence agent who was plotting acts of sabotage in the Russia-occupied Crimea.
Russia annexed Ukraine’s Crimean peninsula in 2014 after a hastily called referendum.
The FSB in a statement on Tuesday said the Ukrainian intelligence officer arrived in Crimea earlier this month and was planning to damage power lines on the peninsula’s southern coast, which would leave tens of thousands without electricity, as well as set fire to the forest and blockade the road. The FSB said the agent, whom it identified as Gennady Limeshko, was caught red-handed on Saturday as he tried to cut a power line.
The Ukrainian intelligence agency SBU was not immediately available for comment.
BERLIN (AP) — Police say a drunken American man was punched by a passer-by as he gave the stiff-armed Nazi salute multiple times in downtown Dresden.
Dresden police said Sunday the 41-year-old, whose name and hometown weren’t given for privacy reasons, suffered minor injuries in the 8:15 a.m. Saturday assault.
Police say the American, who is under investigation for violating Germany’s laws against the display of Nazi symbols or slogans, had an extremely high blood alcohol level. His assailant fled the scene, and is being sought for causing bodily harm.
It’s the second time this month that tourists have gotten themselves into legal trouble for giving the Nazi salute.
On August 5 two Chinese tourists were caught taking photos of themselves making the gesture in front of Berlin’s Reichstag building.
VALDOSTA, Ga. (AP) — Authorities say a silo used to store pecan shells has exploded in south Georgia, shattering windows at businesses blocks away.
No injuries have been reported.
Workers said nearby buildings shook just before 1 p.m. Wednesday when the silo exploded outside the offices of South Georgia Pecan in Valdosta, a city of 56,000 people near the Georgia-Florida state line.
The Valdosta Daily Times reported windows shattered in a clothing shop, jewelry store and other businesses in the city's downtown. Twisted metal littered a parking lot.
The cause of the blast wasn't immediately determined.
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration has reported more than 500 silo explosions in the U.S. since 1976. Dust collecting in agricultural silos can be highly combustible and may ignite like gunpowder if triggered by a spark.
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Information from: The Valdosta Daily Times, http://valdostadailytimes.com/
One person is dead following a collision between a transport truck and a vehicle on Highway 401 in Toronto.
The crash happened on the westbound lanes at Martin Grove just before the morning rush hour.
All westbound lanes have been closed for the investigation.
March 29 Oncolys BioPharma Inc :
* Says the company plans to enter into a capital alliance with University of Washington-originated bio firm Precision Virologics Inc which is engaged in R&D of vaccine for emerging infectious disease, in April
* Says co was granted to own right of veto regarding all projects of Precision Virologics in Asia area
* Co will use $500,000 to acquire shares issued by Precision Virologics, and will own about 14 percent stake in it after transaction
* Business expects to initiate since April
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In this photo taken Tuesday, April 11, 2017, Women wait to receive food by ICRC at a site in Leer County region of South Sudan. Two months after a famine was declared in two counties amid its civil war, hunger has become more widespread than expected, aid workers say, region on the brink of starvation and people at risk of dying without sustained food assistance.
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(WTNH) — The clothing store, Rue 21, has announced it is closing 400 stores across the country.
Five of those locations are right here in Connecticut.
They include stores in: Westbrook, Waterbury, Meriden, Manchester and Trumbull.
The company calls the closure a “difficult, but necessary decision.”
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REPRESENTATIVES from 100 organisations met to discuss protecting young people online.
The Cyber Protect & Young People conference, launched by police and crime commissioner Michael Lane, ran this week.
Teachers, social workers, youth workers and others involved in safeguarding attended.
Mr Lane said: ‘Our children are playing their lives out online for all to see and this is having an impact on their mental health and safety.
‘Every day we hear a different story about how young people are seeking validation online ­ how their perceived social status relies on “likes”, the devastating impacts that cyberbullying can have or the humiliation and trauma caused by sexting and revenge porn.’
Speakers attended from the NSPCC, Hampshire police, and the commissioner’s Youth Commission.
Mr Lane added: ‘I am very proud of the work my Youth Commission has put into creating and delivering the Cyber Ambassador scheme.’
Cary police released the 911 call from a woman saying her son confessed to killing his 7-month-old baby and his wife, who was also his daughter. "My son just called me and he told me ... he killed his baby," said the mother of Steven Pladl.
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Selena Gomez spent time with her friends soaking up the sun off the coast of Sydney, Australia, on March 18, 2018. The singer sported a black and orange two-piece bikini, which showcased her scars from her recent kidney transplant surgery. Gomez has spoken out about embracing them, telling Billboard “When I look at my body now, I just see life. There are a million things I can do — lasers and creams and all that stuff — but I’m OK with it.” Scroll to see her strutting her stuff in her swimwear.
The wife of Prime Minister elect Tom Thabane has been shot dead. Dipolelo Thabane’s death comes on the eve of her husband’s inauguration.
Thabane won the June 3 elections, called three years ahead of schedule. The early poll followed a vote of no confidence against Pakalitha Mosisili.
Thabane returns to power following years of political turmoil in the Southern African country. He plans to form a new coalition as the country seeks to enforce constitutional reforms. eNCA
× PD: Teen found dead in New London
NEW LONDON — Police said a 17-year-old male was found unresponsive Monday night.
New London Police Department said they received a call from a New London residence in the area of Linden Street and Ocean Avenue around 11:26 p.m.
Police said the male was found unresponsive and was taken to the L+M Hospital where he was then pronounced dead by a physician shortly after arrival.
Police said both the New London County States Attorney’s Office and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner are assisting with the investigation.
At this time, the cause of death remains under investigation.
Anyone with information concerning this incident is asked to contact the New London Police Department’s Detective Division at 860-447-1481 or anonymous
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Porn copyright-trolling lawyer Paul Hansmeier, formerly of Prenda Law, is under investigation by the FBI in connection with his many lawsuits alleging violating the rights of the disabled to be served by businesses.
Specifically, the feds suspect that Mr. Hansmeier used the nonprofit organization the Disability Support Alliance (which he created) to enrich himself.
Hansmeier and former partner John L. Steele were indicted in December 2016 on federal fraud and perjury charges for Prenda Law's porn-trolling scheme.
Welcome to the jungle, Daniel Radcliffe.
Directed by Greg Mclean (Wolf Creek), Jungle stars Radcliffe as real-life adventurer Yossi Ghinsberg. In 1981, Ghinsberg traveled into uncharted territory in the Amazon forest and wound up stranded there for three weeks.
The film is based on Ghinsberg's 2005 memoir, so no points for guessing if he survives. This is one of those movies that's all about the journey, and Ghinsberg's trip looks like a particularly harrowing one.
In the trailer alone, Radcliffe's Ghinsberg encounters shady characters, dangerous currents, and terrifying wild animals, and dangerous currents. Voldemort himself would be impressed at the level of torment visited upon the former Harry Potter.
Jungle has its world premiere at the Melbourne International Film Festival on August 3. No theatrical release date has been announced yet.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A volunteer firefighter in Columbia has been sentenced to a year in federal prison for sending messages about a fake bomb threat to try to get his station called in the event of a real emergency.
U.S. Attorney Beth Drake says 21-year-old Karry Max Taylor was sentenced Wednesday. He was also ordered to pay about $1,500 in restitution to cover law enforcement costs.
At a guilty plea hearing in January, Taylor admitted sending text messages a year earlier to random numbers saying there was a bomb at Columbia's Dorn VA Medical Center.
Taylor told authorities he sent the fake messages because he was a volunteer firefighter in Columbia and hoped his station would be called for a real emergency while other crews were tied up at the VA hospital.
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A SHOWCASE for local musical talent comes to Norden Farm Centre for the Arts next Saturday (August 19) for The Big Berkshire Beach Gig.
Confirmed acts include Rain Crew, Hong Kong Drinking Team and Sometimes King.
Rain Crew is a four-piece known for punk-tinged indie-pop. Hong Kong Drinking Team is a five-piece indie band and Sometimes King write about unusual, historical and mythical characters, places and events.
The show starts at 8pm and tickets are £8 from the box office on 01628 788997 or www.nordenfarm.org
As a winger, Corey Oates reckons he makes a pretty good back-rower.
And even his recall on Queensland's left wing for July 11's State of Origin game three hasn't changed his mind.
Corey Oates in action for the Broncos earlier this year. Photo: AAP
In fact, off-contract Oates is more determined than ever to earn a back-row start and has not ruled out leaving his beloved NRL club Brisbane to get it.
Oates gets his first Origin chance since playing the last of his four games for Queensland in last year's record series-opening 28-4 loss to NSW.
He only got another chance in a backline reshuffle caused by inspirational centre and skipper Greg Inglis' unavailability with a broken thumb.
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FORMER WA skipper Adam Voges is expected to be officially announced as the state’s coach this morning.
The WACA has called a press conference for 10am to confirm the appointment.
Voges is understood to be the only candidate to replace Justin Langer, who stepped up into the national coaching position following the resignation of Darren Lehmann.
Voges only retired from the Perth Scorchers captaincy earlier this year.
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FILE - In this April 26, 2017, file photo, Zenobia Dobson kisses a photograph of her son Zaevion Dobson that serves as the memorial marker for a new playground named and dedicated in his honor in Knoxville, Tenn. One defendant received a life sentence and two co-defendants were given prison terms of more than 100 years each Friday, Feb. 2, 2018 for their roles in the 2015 death of Zaevion Dobson, a teenage football player who received national praise for shielding friends from gunfire. Knoxville News Sentinel via AP Saul Young
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ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Rangers reliever Tony Barnette has gone on the 10-day disabled list with a right shoulder strain a day after leaving a game in the middle of a batter.
Barnette had an MRI on Wednesday, though the team didn’t immediately reveal or know the results of the exam.
Working the eighth inning in a 5-3 loss to the Houston Astros on Tuesday night, his second inning of the game, Barnette felt something different in his shoulder on his first pitch to Marwin Gonzalez. Barnette (2-0) threw two more pitches before exiting the game.
Texas recalled right-hander Chris Martin from Triple-A Round Rock. Martin was optioned to the minors on Tuesday, but was able to come back before 10 days by replacing a player on the DL.
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KUWAIT CITY (AP) — Kuwait has announced new picks for Cabinet, with five out of 16 members hailing from the royal family, including the ruler’s son who has been chosen to head the Defense Ministry.
Nasser Sabah Al Sabah, in his 50s, will serve as defense minister and as deputy prime minister. He takes over the ministry from Mohammad Khaled Al Sabah.
Bakheet al-Rasheedi, the CEO of Kuwait Petroleum International, a subsidiary of the national Kuwait Petroleum Corporation, was chosen as oil minister, replacing Essam al-Marzouq.
Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber Mubarak Al Sabah announced his selections Sunday with Kuwait’s ruler, Sheikh Sabah, expected to approve the nominations.
The cabinet was dissolved in October after lawmakers were set to consider a no-confidence against one of the ministers from the ruling family over budget issues.
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Rivers (hamstring), who's already been ruled out for Game 2 against the Jazz on Tuesday, is also expected to remain sidelined for Game 3 on Friday, Bill Oram of the Orange County Register reports.
Rivers missed the final six games of the regular season with a strained left hamstring and the injury continues to linger into playoffs. While Rivers was already fully expected to miss the first two games of the series, he's now being considered doubtful for Game 3, although coach Doc Rivers wouldn't go as far as completely ruling him out for that contest. Barring a much quicker recovery than expected, look for Rivers to work towards potentially being available for Game 4 on Sunday, although further updates should be provided on Rivers' status later this week.
Dominic Orr — known to many in the city as Bus Boy — was just four years old when he passed away recently, and a lot of BC Transit staff and passengers are going to miss him.
Dominic was born with Prader-Willi syndrome, which is a genetic disorder affecting muscle movement and speech. It’s a tough thing for a little person to be burdened with, but he never seemed to let it get him down — he was well known for his happy outlook and his fascination with BC Transit buses.
A GoFundMe initiative for Dominic’s mom, Stephanie, has raised more than $5,000 so far. There’s also a petition up at Change.org to have one of our Victoria double deck buses named the Dominic Orr Double Decker. It’s headed towards 1000 signatures, and you can add yours here.
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Luther Hodges Jr., a former top executive of Charlotte-based North Carolina National Bank, is suing the IRS for more than $200,000 in refunds after claiming he was fleeced by an international Ponzi scheme. Photo courtesy of Luther Hodges Jr.
- All right. Garrett. Who's the best golfer on the team?
- I would have to say Ian Kinsler. Pretty good golfer.
MARK GUBICZA: Rumor has it you're a pretty good players, too, though.
- I enjoy golf. You know some days are better than others.
- The Heandog. Maybe G-Rich. I don't know.
- One of those two? If it was sudden death, who do you got between the two?
- I'd probably say the Heandog. I go with the lefties.
MARK GUBICZA: Rumor has it you're pretty good, though, too?
- When I hit them good.
- What about Trout? Trout always talks a good game. He had a hole-in-one a couple of years ago in spring training. He any good?
ANDREW HEANEY: He hits it far. That's for sure. And when he's putting it he's pretty dang good.
US defence chief hails NATO as 'fundamental bedrock'
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Stocks Hall Care Home, in Mawdesley, has reunited a lost racing pigeon with its owners, after finding out it was released over 250 miles away in Portsmouth.
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Using the number on the birds leg ring, the discovery was logged on the Royal Pigeon Racing Association website.
Faye Cooper, home manager at Stocks Hall Care Home, in Mawdesley, with a pigeon which had flown from Portsmouth
Home Manager, Faye Cooper said: "One of our nurses took the exhausted pigeon home to care for it and we were contacted by the owners, who live in Stoke on Trent, and informed that the pigeon had been released from Portsmouth, over 250 miles away.”
A special pigeon courier has now taken the lost bird back home.
BHAKKAR: At least six people were killed and 18 injured when a van collided with a car early Tuesday.
The two vehicles collided on Jung Road, after the car’s faulty tie rod failed to function, sources told Geo News.
11 of the 19 injured in the incident were reported to be critical and referred to District Headquarter Hospital (DHQ) Bhakkar after they received initial treatment at THQ Mankera Hospital.
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Six injured persons were transferred to Allied Hospital Faisalabad.
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Cole Butcher of Porter’s Lake, NS took his first checkered flag of the season Sunday night and his second consecutive Atlantic Cat 250 victory. Butcher takes home $15,150 for the win and another plaque on the coveted Scott Fraser Memorial Cup. Butcher took the lead early but was put to the rear on Lap 55 for an on track incident but battled back through the entire field to reclaim the lead on Lap 101. Shawn Turple of Enfield battled hard with Cassius Clark of Farmington, Maine to finish runner-up in the 18th edition of the Atlantic Cat 250. Dylan Blenkhorn of Truro, NS finished fourth with Greg Proude of Springvale, PEI following up his win at Oyster Bed Speedway with a fifth place finish at Scotia Speedworld.
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TCP Fast Open (TFO) is a TCP mechanism that enables speedy data exchange between a client and a server during TCP’s initial handshake. By using the TFO mechanism, you can reduce an application’s network latency by the time required for one full round trip, which significantly reduces the delay experienced in short TCP transfers.
So how does it work? This picture describes it alot better!
It is important however that we need to have a supported client and a supported server to make this feature work. This feature was introduced in NetScaler 11.1 as it just needs some configuration to be able to work properly.
This can be done by adjusting a TCP Profile with the TCP Fast Open value
We can also define how long the TCP cookie should be used, by default this is set to zero (Which is defined in the TCP parameters on the NetScaler.
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New Mexico state lawmakers are bracing for an update on how much money will be available in the coming fiscal year to fund state government.
Democratic state Sen. John Arthur Smith says he is scheduled Wednesday to receive a new forecast of expected revenues from taxes, fees and other sources.
The chairman of the Senate Finance Committee warned earlier this week that the state may need to fill a budget gap of $250 million in order to rebuild reserves and protect the state's credit rating.
Amid a downturn in the local oil sector, New Mexico has cut back spending at most agencies and has swept cash from school district reserves and other government accounts.
Gov. Susana Martinez has urged lawmakers to avoid tax increases and to tighten government spending.
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(AP) – Officials say the largest, most destructive wildfire burning in Southern California is expected to grow as it enters its second week.
The Thomas Fire north of Los Angeles has burned more than 270 square miles, prompted tens of thousands of evacuations and destroyed nearly 800 structures.
The fire that started Dec. 4 is 15 percent contained. It was fanned by dry Santa Ana winds that spit embers ahead of fire lines.
Santa Barbara County Sheriff Bill Brown says the containment number will likely go down not because of a lack of progress, but because of the fire’s expected growth.
The National Weather Service says gusts up to 40 mph are expected through Monday.
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Authorities say a driver overdosed on heroin behind the wheel and crashed into a police cruiser leading a funeral procession in West Virginia.
The Herald-Dispatch reports that Huntington police say a green sedan ran a red light and struck the cruiser driven by a reserve officer about 3:40 p.m. Saturday. No one was injured and the cruiser was damaged but still drivable.
Criminal complaints from Cabell County Magistrate Court say the driver is identified as a 44-year-old Hurricane woman who told police she’d injected heroin before driving. She was found unconscious and revived with naloxone.
The woman refused medical attention and was arraigned for a misdemeanour DUI charge before being held in Western Regional Jail.
Police Chief Joe Ciccarelli says two passengers in the sedan also were cited for misdemeanours.
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PARIS, April 29 France condemned a ballistic missile test conducted on Saturday by North Korea and called for a "firm" and "determined" reaction towards Pyongyang.
"In spite of its failure, this test confirms the willingness of the North Korean regime to obtain an operational nuclear capacity and constitutes a threat to international peace and security," a spokesman with the French ministry of foreign affairs said in an emailed statement.
North Korea test-fired a ballistic missile shortly after U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson warned that failure to curb Pyongyang's nuclear and ballistic missile programmes could lead to "catastrophic consequences", sparking condemnations worldwide.
U.S. and South Korean officials said the test, from an area north of the North Korean capital, appeared to have failed, in what would be the North's fourth straight unsuccessful missile test since March. (Reporting by Matthias Blamont; Editing by Toby Chopra)
Top executives at Cambridge Analytica, the political data company used by the Trump campaign in 2016, were secretly filmed suggesting entrapping politicians with bribes and sex workers in video broadcast on the U.K.’s Channel 4 News on Monday.
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LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - A group of cheerleaders received a warm welcome at Louisville International Airport Tuesday night.
The Eastside Middle School cheerleaders were greeted by their families as their flight arrived home from UCA Championships in Orlando.
Two Eastside teams competed.
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After months of hard work, both came home with national and world titles.
Cheerleading coach Carrie Debold said, “We push them but they push themselves to be in the gym to work hard for this competition. This is our big thing each year and this is what we work for.”
This is the second year in a row the Eastside Middle teams have won national championships.
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April 24 (Reuters) - Avis Budget Group Inc:
* AVIS BUDGET GROUP INC - BOARD OF CO VOTED TO INCREASE SIZE OF THE BOARD FROM TWELVE TO FOURTEEN DIRECTORS, EFFECTIVE APRIL 20, 2018
* AVIS BUDGET GROUP INC - APPOINTED JAGDEEP PAHWA AND CARL SPARKS AS DIRECTORS OF THE COMPANY Source text for Eikon: (bit.ly/2HUyYWh) Further company coverage:
Carr (back) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Ravens, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.
It looked like a foregone conclusion that Carr would be held out Sunday after it was announced earlier this week that he suffered a transverse process fracture in his back that would require a 2-to-6-week recovery timetable, but the quarterback's limited participation in practices Wednesday through Friday has apparently left the window open for him to suit up in Week 5. Though it appears Carr is progressing faster than expected, Raiders head coach Jack Del Rio wasn't willing to confirm as much, according to Vic Tafur of The Athletic Bay Area. Further updates on Carr's health should be made available heading into Sunday, but in the event he's sidelined for the first time this season, EJ Manuel would step in as the Raiders' starter under center.
Nearly a thousand people were in attendance at Laurel's Martin Luther King Jr. parade Saturday.
The parade included marching bands, decorated floats and convertibles.
High Schools from Laurel, Heidelberg and Meridian were in attendance.
The event celebrated the birthday of the slain civil rights leader and was sponsored by the "Do You Know" foundation of Mississippi.
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Russia adds Google IPs to registry of banned sites
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia's communications watchdog agency says it is adding some Google IP addresses to the state register of banned sites, as a dispute over a banned messaging app intensifies.
Russia has ordered the popular Telegram messaging app to shut down because it won't share its encryption key with intelligence agencies. Communications watchdog Roskomnadzor then blocked 18 networks that are used by Amazon and Google and host sites it believe Telegram is using to circumvent the ban.
That move blocked access to millions of sites, including many Russian businesses.
On Sunday, Roskomnadzor raised the stakes by announcing it had added an unspecified number of Google IP address used by Telegram to the register of banned sites.
Google has long ignored a Roskomnadzor demand to store personal data on Russian servers.
Josh Homme has issued a second apology after kicking a photographer in the head while on stage in Los Angeles. Chelsea Lauren was treated in the city's Cedars-Sinai Hospital after Homme kicked her camera when she was in the photographer's pit at the LA Forum on Saturday.
Homme was playing with his band, Queens of the Stone Age, as part of a Christmas show hosted by Californian rock radio station, KROQ-FM.
Video footage shows Homme ambling around the stage before aiming a kick at Lauren in the pit.
The 44-year-old posted a video apology through the band's social media channels last night, in which he explained that he was "truly sorry" and counted the incident among the "mistakes in my life". After naming Lauren and apologising to her, he went on to say sorry to his family and band mates because, he said, "I want to be a good man, but I think last night I definitely failed at that".
April 20 Gevo Inc
* Gevo enters into exchange agreement with whitebox
* Gevo - wb gevo, ltd. Holder of co's issued and outstanding senior secured convertible notes, due june 23, 2017,co entered exchange and purchase agreement
* Gevo - whitebox agreed to exchange all $16.5 million of existing 2017 notes for co's newly created 12.0% senior secured convertible notes due 2020
* Gevo inc - 2020 notes will mature on march 15, 2020
* Gevo inc - 2020 notes will accrue interest at 12% per annum, with 10% payable in cash and 2% payable as payment in kind ("pik") interest Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Sri Lankan shares retreat from 5-1/2-week closing low; John Keells leads
COLOMBO, June 14 Sri Lankan shares on Wednesday bounced from their five-week closing low hit in the previous session, led by gains in conglomerate John Keells Holdings Plc and with foreign investors buying into the island nation's risky assets.
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As of Fall 2017, all currently enrolled Boise State students will have access to a free parking option. A new Student Satellite Zone will provide an alternative to purchasing a parking pass. The areas will include lots at Dona Larsen Park, Boas Soccer and Tennis Complex and the Elder Street Park and Ride.
In order to be eligible for this option, students must register their vehicles with the Boise State Transit Center, located in the Student Union Building. They will be issued a pass to display in the car’s windshield at all times. According to the Boise State Office of Communications and Marketing, if a student has already purchased a different parking pass, they may trade it for access to the Student Satellite Zone.
Though the satellite zones are viable options for students who prefer not to pay for parking, the lots are further from the main campus than other parking options. In turn, each will require taking a shuttle or using the ValleyRide buses in order to get to campus.
Buying property in Toronto seems like an impossible dream for many, but there are still areas of the city where you can find more affordable options.
The average price of a Toronto condo hit $602,804 this year, according to Zoocasa. With a 20 per cent down payment, a person would need a minimum income of $96,264.
That's not unheard of if you have slightly more than the median income of $96,463 for households of two or more people. But if you're a single person, or you and your household make less than that, your options may seem a lot more limited.
Data from Zoocasa shows there are still a number of neighbourhoods in Toronto where you can buy a condo for less than $400,000, at a much lower minimum income.
The infographic below ranks Toronto's most affordable areas to buy a condo in, as well as the least affordable.
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In the video above, Titus O’Neil talks to Renee Young and reveals that a WWE SummerSlam match will take place on tonight’s go-home RAW from Boston – Akira Tozawa vs. WWE Cruiserweight Champion Neville. Titus says he and RAW General Manager Kurt Angle talked things over and they decided it would be better to have the match on RAW.
Below is video of Sasha Banks backstage before tonight’s RAW match against Nia Jax, which will see the winner advance to SummerSlam to face RAW Women’s Champion Alexa Bliss. Sasha admits she’s nervous and says she has to do this for herself and for Bayley. Sasha says she’s going to make Nia pay and then on Sunday, she will defeat Bliss.
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Drake and Future are being sued for $25 million, by a woman who says she was sexually assaulted at their concert in Nashville last year.
The guy who did it worked at the venue, and got arrested back in April after he fled the state. The lawsuit claims Drake and Future both should’ve known he was dangerous, because he had outstanding warrants for assault when they hired him.
Bins in the Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon council area which were not collected on Friday due to the snowy weather will be lifted today (Monday) and tomorrow.
Most brown bin collections will also take place today. However, in a small number of cases, the contents are frozen and these bins will be collected on Saturday, December 23.
Bryson Recycling collections, in the Armagh area, will take place as normal today.
Boxes and caddies not collected on December 8 will be collected this Friday, December 15. Surplus waste will also be collected providing it is sorted and placed in separate overflow bags, Glass must be placed in the box as normal.
In a crowded field of summer blockbusters and event films, Christopher Nolan's war evacuation epichas done pretty damn well for itself, netting more than 340 million USD in worldwide box-office in just over three weeks. Our Pierce Conran is impressed as well, and in his review he says "... there's no stronger argument for seeing a film on the biggest possible screen this summer."Spectacle or not, it always helps to have a stellar cast around, and Nolan sure got a good pick for this one, with the likes of Kenneth Branagh, Cillian Murphy and Tom Hardy. Splendid actors all.Which brings me to Tom Hardy. When we featured him in the quiz back in 2013 , that particular article turned into the most-read one on the site for months. Talk about star power!So he's our actor of the week. What is your favorite performance by Tom Hardy? Chime in, in the comments below!
MALAYSIA share prices opened higher on Thursday with the FTSE Bursa Malaysia Kuala Lumpur Composite Index up 15.45 points to 1,734.73 at 9.02am.
Volume was 72.6 million lots worth RM49.84 million.
Gainers outnumbered losers 192 to 80.
The Lexington Police Department arrested a 25-year-old McCook man over the weekend on suspicion of Distribution of a Controlled Substance and No Operator’s License. It stems from a traffic stop around 1:20am Sunday. According to an arrest affidavit, Felipe Morales-Ocares allegedly didn’t have an operator’s license and was arrested for that. A subsequent search revealed 5 small baggies reportedly containing cocaine.
Morales-Ocares was arraigned in Dawson County Court Monday afternoon and his bond was set at 10% of $50,000. He was scheduled for preliminary hearing on March 2, 2017 at 8:45am.
March 19 (Reuters) - Reliance Capital Ltd:
* SAYS RELIANCE ASSET RECONSTRUCTION ANNOUNCED APPOINTMENT OF RAVINDRA RAO AS CEO Source text - bit.ly/2DDC659 Further company coverage:
Regarding Lona Gruber's food pantry letter of Dec. 2, 2017, special recognition is due for then-Berea Mayor Joseph Biddlecombe, who rescheduled his day to attend the initial meeting of the Cleveland Food Bank, arranged by Lona. As I walked him out afterward, his never-to-be-forgotten words to me were, "Whatever you need." The space was rent free and no charge was issued for installed shelving, etc.
Bob Jaskolka,
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#Breaking-Wake Co Sheriff says 2 teens were burned while burning brush, 1 severely. Deputies at scene on Patrician Way in Zebulon. #ABC11 pic.twitter.com/PD2TPXqKoO — Gloria Rodriguez (@GloriaABC11) August 14, 2017
Two teenagers were treated for burns Monday in Zebulon.Wake County Sheriff Donnie Harrison said the boys had just cut down trees near a home on Patrician Way and were trying to burn debris when they poured fuel on the debris to create a fire.It flashed back on them, severely burning 17-year-old Joshua Strickland in the face and arms. Sheriff Harrison says Strickland, who lives at the home on Patrician Way, was taken to Chapel Hill for treatment. Sixteen-year-old Devin Simonson, of Maxton, NC, was treated at the scene.Sheriff Harrison said it was an accident and advised people not to spray gas on a fire.
GSHS Visual Arts Students Advance To States
The following GSHS Visual Arts students had work selected to be judged at the State level for the Superintendent’s Art exhibit. GSHS had the most entries selected this year from the High School level 7. Pictured: Luke Ball, Addison Bullard, Chandler Wells, Lauren Baisch, Jaylee Dempsey, Dior Brown and Jeremey Koonce.
The Ottawa Senators have been one of the biggest surprises of the 2016-17 season. Not many expected them to challenge for a playoff spot let alone compete for the division title.
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Aug 15 (Reuters) - Q-FREE ASA:
* Q-FREE - EXTENSION OF INTER-URBAN CONTRACT IN THE US - 24 MNOK‍
* RENEWAL, AT A VALUE OF APPROXIMATELY 3 MUSD AND RUNNING UNTIL SEPTEMBER 2019, INCLUDES SYSTEM MAINTENANCE AND NEW FUNCTIONALITY Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
A pug named Guido is back at home more than a month after his owner's car was stolen with the dog inside.
The reunion happened thanks to an anonymous tip called into Florida's Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
Spokesman Danny Alvarez said in a news release that Donald Murray's car was stolen on May 29, with no sign of Guido.
Murray's car was found abandoned behind a grocery store and an employee at a dry-cleaning business found Guido wandering around. Another employee, Karlene Rowell, took Guido home and cared for him.
When a tip came in, investigators took Murray to Rowell's house on Tuesday night. He confirmed the dog was Guido. Alvarez said Rowell and her family were sad to say goodbye, but happy Guido was reunited with Murray.
WFPD has confirmed that 40-year old Corrie Hollingsworth has been found safe.
No other information is being released at this time and no charges are expected to be filed.
Hollingsworth had been missing since January 30 when she was last seen in the 1300 block of Central Freeway.
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Alek Minassian has been charged with 10 counts of murder when he deliberately drove his van into pedestrians along a busy street
Never underestimate the danger imposed by seemingly "adorable" geese.
In Clarksville, Indiana, last week, one local police officer learned this lesson the hard way after a wild goose attacked him on his way to work.
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The goose attacked the officer multiple times, causing him to fall into a bush, before ultimately escaping to safety.
Geese are one of the top perpetrators of violent anti-human crimes and it's time their threat to humanity was noticed.
SAITAMA (TR) – Saitama Prefectural Police have arrested a 46-year-old man after the bodies of his parents were found in the town of Moroyama in a case that appears to have been a failed murder-suicide, reports TV Asahi (Feb. 2).
On Thursday, police working off a telephone tip entered the residence, located in the Maekubominami area, and found the body of Shigeo Sasaki, 74, on the second floor. The body of his wife, 74, was discovered on the first floor.
Police subsequently arrested Mitsuo Sasaki, of no know occupation, on suspicion of murder over the death of his father. He admits to the allegations, according to police. He also admits to killing his mother.
According to police, all three persons lived in the residence. Shigeo committed the crime at around 9 p.m. on Wednesday.
At around 1:00 p.m. on the following day, the suspect telephoned police to report the matter. During the call, he said he killed his parents and attempted to take his own life.
Luther Horn, Sr., 73, of Rayville, LA was born April 7, 1945 in Goodwill, LA and passed away Friday, May 25, 2018 in Rayville, LA
Private memorial services will be held at a later date.
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Controversial right-wing commentator Milo Yiannopoulos said he was forced to leave a bar in New York City on April 23 after a crowd heckled him.
Footage of the incident posted to social media shows a group shouting, “Nazi scum, get out,” as Yiannopoulos and another man leave the bar. The people chanting were identified as members of the Democratic Socialists of America, who were meeting in the area at the time.
Yiannopoulos said the group blocked him from his table and he was forced to leave the bar, adding that the incident “rattled” him. Credit: @timtakestime via Storyful
ROUTE 40 minibus driver Quacy Sealey, also known as “Cayenne”, was on Friday charged for engaging in sexual activity with a 15-year-old school girl.
Sealey appeared before City Magistrate Judy Latchman and denied that during February, 2017 at Sheriff Street, Georgetown he engaged in sexual activity with a child under the age of 16.
Magistrate Latchman released Sealey on $200,000 bail and adjourned the matter until October 9.
According to reports, during the month of February Sealey and the teen were involved in a sexual relationship during which he would pick her up from lessons in his minibus at Campbellville and go into a city hotel before taking her home. The teen’s parent only became aware of the activities after she became pregnant. The parents of the 15-year-old reported the matter to the police and Sealey was arrested.
Congratulations, you've made it through January. Now time to celebrate with a slight relapse of what caused those new years blues in the first place. Yes, we are of course referring to heavy bouts of both drinking and shopping, though unless you're in need of hardcore retail therapy, probably not in that order. In any case, Clash recommends Hype be the centre piece of your celebrations with their spanking new 90s inspired SS18 collection, which features dusky pastels, mettalics, tie dye and hypnotic new takes on their famous logo. Top of our personal shopping list is a smart but bold Stone Roses reminiscent windbreaker, made from hard wearing high-vis fabric that's guaranteed to get you served first. Believe our hype, and shop the full collection at the link below, now:
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In pictures: Firefighters tackle blaze at well-known beauty spot
Firefighters deal with a five-acre fire in a well-known rural spot near Gloucestershire, which was caused by a disposable BBQ. At least 30 firefighters and 10 fire engines were sent to Malvern Hills after a blaze broke out in Earnslaw Quarry at around 3.20pm on Monday.
An aeroplane crash has been reported near Oklahoma City in the US
Oklahoma Highway Patrol said the scene of the crash was located near Manning Road and Memorial Road, north-west of the city.
It is currently unclear what type of aeroplane was involved in the crash or whether there are any fatalities.
The small plane reportedly clipped a broadcast tower before crashing.
Officials are advising people to avoid Manning Road, north of Memorial Road, between Yukon and El Reno.
A pilot flew over the crash site, which showed a collapsed radio tower and smoke rising from the scene.
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** Benchmark 10-year bond yield rises 5 bps to 7.65 pct after rising 17 bps on Thursday
** Bond falls on fears RBI to become more hawkish after India’s budget raised spending in agri sector, lifted minimum support prices for crops
** Budget exacerbates inflation fears at time when CPI hit 17-mth high of 5.21 pct in December, above RBI’s 4 pct target
** RBI holds policy review on Feb. 6-7; traders still expect rates to be on hold but will monitor language
** Fears rise RBI may switch to tightening bias from current neutral stance, raising prospect of rate hikes later this year
Manchester, New Hampshire: President Donald Trump, targeting the US opioid epidemic, has called for the execution of drug dealers, a proposal that so far has gained little support in Congress, amid criticism from some drug abuse and criminal justice experts.
At an event in Manchester, New Hampshire, Trump unveiled an anti-opioid abuse plan, including his death penalty recommendation.
US President Donald Trump. Photo: AP
He said the US must "get tough" on fighting opioid abuse.
"And that toughness includes the death penalty," he said.
"Some of these drug dealers will kill thousands of people during their lifetimes.
Oregon's Raevyn Rogers, pictured at the 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials, broke a 27-year-old collegiate record Saturday in the 800 meters. Raevyn Rogers and the Oregon women's 4x100 relay broke collegiate records, and UO sprinter Deajah Stevens swept the 100 and 200 meters with sizzling times Saturday in the Mt.
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RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia’s attorney general says that a state law prohibiting the concealment of dead bodies does not apply to stillborn fetuses.
Attorney General Mark Herring issued an official opinion Wednesday in the case of a Virginia woman who was convicted and sentenced to five months in jail for disposing of a fetus that had died in her womb and led to a miscarriage in 2016.
The Virginia Court of Appeals recently upheld the woman’s conviction.
The Washington Post reports that Herring acknowledged his office made a mistake by arguing in a brief that Katherine Dellis’ conviction should be upheld. Herring said he disagreed with the decision, but the case was never brought to his attention.
In his opinion, Herring wrote that the state legislature never intended the statute to apply to the remains of stillborn babies.
'I didn't think I was going to make it': Student shot, sexually abused, slashed with glass and tortured for 40 HOURS in case of mistaken identity speaks out Nicholas Kollias, now, 23, was rescued in December 2015 by a SWAT team after enduring 40 hours of torture in Rochester, New York Kollias, a senior at University of Rochester, was abducted along with another student by a group of nine people in a case of mistaken identity In December 2016, ringleader Lydell Strickland, 27, was sentenced to 155 years in prison after being found guilty of 31 charges Survivor: Kidnapping victim Nicholas Kollias, 23, has broken his silence for the first time since his dramatic rescue in 2015 after he endured 40 hours of horrific torture As he sat in a bathtub red with his own blood, which was gushing from a gunshot wound in his leg and a ghastly cut on his head, kidnapping victim Nicholas Kollias says he ... (more)
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A rental car being used by a family of Russian tourists caught fire on Monday on the Paphos to Polis Chrysochous road, a police report said.
According to the report, the two parents and their three children, aged 11, 10, and 1, managed to exit the car before the fire spread. The incident took place at about 3pm near the village of Stroumbi.
The mother sustained light leg injuries.
An ambulance rushed to the scene and took her to the Paphos general hospital for treatment.
The fire was put out by the Fire Service.
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South Australia's troubled Whyalla steelworks, recently bought by a British billionaire, has ramped up production in a bid to produce 1.2 million tonnes of steel per year.
The plant now owned by industrialist Sanjeev Gupta's Liberty OneSteel has exported its first steel slabs to its sister plant in Wales, executive general manager Theuns Victor said on Tuesday.
"These exports will ultimately enable us to increase production, in turn resulting in greater utilisation of the plant which helps reduce our overall running costs," he said.
Mr Gupta purchased the Whyalla steelworks last August, promising to invest $1 billion to increase production and modernise the plant.
His takeover of the then-Arrium plant ended 15 months of uncertainty after the company was placed in administration because of its inability to refinance rising debts.
A Houston 18-year-old has been arrested and charged with illegally distributing explosive-making information and attempting to support the Islamic State organization.
The U.S. Justice Department said Monday that Kaan Sercan Damlarkaya, a U.S. citizen, was arrested on Dec. 8 following an undercover FBI operation. A statement says Damlarkaya said he intended to travel overseas and fight for IS and said he tried to get to Syria twice. He told agents that he would commit a U.S. attack if efforts to travel overseas failed.
It also says Damlarkaya provided to alleged IS supporters a formula for explosive Triacetone Triperoxide and instructions how to use it in a pressure cooker device containing shrapnel.
If convicted, he faces a possible 20-year maximum prison term. The U.S. has designated IS as a terrorist organization.
PHILADELPHIA (AP)  A lawyer representing the Philadelphia judge overseeing rapper Meek Mill's case has been recorded saying the judge was wrong not to grant a new trial.
Philly.com reports a documentary film crew recorded an off-the-record conversation with attorney Charles Peruto Jr., and a supporter shared it with a reporter.
Peruto says regardless of the alleged tape, he doesn't believe he said Judge Genece Brinkley made a mistake.
Mill's attorneys filed another motion last week to try to remove Brinkley from his case saying she showed bias in denying a new trial despite the Philadelphia district attorney's office agreeing a key witness was not trustworthy.
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Brinkley had sentenced Mill to two to four years for a probation violation in a decade-old drug and gun conviction. He served nearly five months.
Spicy food lovers gathered in the Irving Convention Center for three days as the 2018 Zest Fest featured more than 100 booths where attendees could sample various salsas, sauces, and spices offered by small businesses and large corporations alike. The event also included a celebrity chef stage where several chefs provided cooking demonstrations for the…
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Citing a lack of funds, several local authorities are refusing to extend the contracts of cleaning staff at municipalities, drawing a vehement response from the union representing municipal workers, which called them stooges of the Central Union of Greek Municipalities (KEDE).
It also accused KEDE of pushing for the abolition of the pertinent legislation regarding contract workers.
“If the government wants us to extend the contracts of workers then it should give us money,” Corinth Mayor Alexandros Pnevmatikos told Kathimerini on Monday.
However, in a statement, KEDE urged mayors to approve the contract extensions, saying it was the government and Parliament’s responsibility to ensure the funds.
SARA CORCE/The Pilot Kathy Farren sits as Bruce Cunningham speaks to a large audience gathered during a school board meeting at the Moore County Education building on Thursday, June 4, 2015 in Carthage. The meeting was moved from the school board offices to the downtown courthouse due to increased attendance before a decision was reached by the School Board.
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It is the ultimate proof that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are a thoroughly modern royal couple. While the Queen starts her day with a freshly brewed pot of Earl Grey (no milk or sugar) served in bone china with a few biscuits, before moving onto a simple breakfast of cereal and fruit, for her grandson and his new fiancé, the day begins with a yoga session and a green juice. Meghan is, after all, an LA girl through and through. Her mother Doria is a yoga instructor, so she has been practicing the discipline since she was a young girl. “Yoga is my thing,” Meghan recently declared. “That practice is in my blood.” She devotes a couple of hours a week to her passion, whether at home or in a studio. And it seems her love of yoga has rubbed off on her husband-to-be. By the time the couple go to Sandringham for Christmas next week (it is thought Meghan will be joining her fiancé for the festivities),...
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A raging bull tossed a spectator into the air and drove its horns into his chest – after the man was too busy filming on his iPad to escape.
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The attack was filmed during a bullfight on the Portuguese island of Terceira.
The man was attacked during a tourada à corda, a type of bullfight traditional in the Azores, where the bull is controlled by a rope around its neck.
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The bull’s horns are usually capped with leather, but it’s not known how seriously the man was injured.
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He was saved when another spectator diverted the bull’s attention, before rushing to help the injured man.
Employees of the Cavaliers signed the court ahead of Game 2 vs. the Pacers with messages such as “Go Cavs” and “Repeat ’17.”
Indiana power forward Lavoy Allen inscribed his own message before tip-off: “Go Pacers.”
In other news, Lavoy Allen just inscribed “Go Pacers” on the floor at The Q. He isn’t sorry about it. #Pacers pic.twitter.com/iZO6vkXUEA — Charlie Clifford (@cliffWISH8) April 17, 2017
Bold move, Lavoy.
BUENOS AIRES, April 12 Peru's economy will grow around 3 percent in 2017, lower than the 3.8 percent previously expected due to the impact of deadly flood, Economy Minister Alfredo Thorne said on Wednesday in a presentation to Congress. Deadly floods and mudslides in the central and northern coasts of the country in March caused severe damage to infrastructure.
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In the photo above, Richard Vasquez, founder of the "You Are Important" movement, stands by the official poster made to create suicide awareness in the community. Members of this movement held an event on Saturday, March 17, at the Desert Flower Art Bar that consisted of free food, door prizes, games and live music. While the event was aimed towards spreading suicide awareness, it also served as a fundraiser for the movement where all proceeds went to ‘You Are Important’.
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Lancashire is not only the greatest county in England, but we also talk reet good as well.
And while there may be some similarities with other dialects across the UK, Lanky lingo is still the best.
Don't worry, we've left the the barm cake, bap, tea cake row for another day.
So that's enough of me mitherin' on! Click the link above and see how many of these Lancashire words and phrases you know.
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Jersey City teachers are off picket lines and back in the classrooms after talks all day on Sunday ended a strike.
If you have a sports or workplace injury, you might have wondered about trying stem cell therapy. The procedure is being promoted for all sorts of injuries and conditions but the experts are advising you to proceed with caution.
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The search for renewable energy had been a difficult journey, but one company might have found a source of unlimited material to convert to use for fuel in long haul trucks. Jim Dallke joined Steve to talk about that and the other stories budding out of Chicago’s tech scene. Father Steve Katsouros stopped by to discuss all that Arrupe College of Loyola University Chicago is going to help at risk student’s beat the odds, and Randi Shaffer told Steve about the role that social media played in the Charlottesville rallies over the weekend.
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Nick Chipman, who deep fries everything in sight for his successful food blog, dudefoods.com, knows a thing or two about bar food. He heads to the Corner Pub for “the best wings in Milwaukee, and it isn’t even close." Now that he doesn’t live near there anymore, he misses stopping there for 50-cent wing night when he’d “proceed to drink whiskey and Cokes and absolutely devour piles of their garlic Parmesan wings." He still finds himself weekly at Leff’s Lucky Town, though, thanks to the fact that they have a “great patio, you never have to wait long for a drink and I love their food. I still have no idea how they have such a large menu and still manage to get the food out so fast with the tiny kitchen area they have, but they do a hell of a job at it."
Beijing. China remained Africa’s biggest trading partner as bilateral economic relations boomed, said Jiang Zengwei, head of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade. Bilateral trade between China and Africa reached 149.1 billion U.S. dollars in 2016, Jiang said at a meeting on investment opportunities between China and Sao Tome and Principe in Beijing on Friday.While trade relations between China and Africa had been growing rapidly, investment ties have also prospered, with Chinese companies investing 3.2 billion dollars in the continent in 2016, said Jiang.Investment by Chinese firms, mainly in construction, manufacturing, services, mining, agriculture and infrastructure, has brought about benefits. (Xinhua)
Barrett’s picked up on a particular bad habit of Karson’s: biting his own nails. Even though Karson has told him not to, Barrett’s been learning by example.
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MANOR, Texas (KXAN) — As construction on Manor New Tech Middle School continues to move along, the Manor Independent School District’s fifth grade students got a chance to tour the site of what could be their middle school next year.
Manor New Tech Middle School will operate under the same model as Manor New Technology High School, which has received recognition for its approach to STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education. The new middle school will also have learning spaces rather than traditional classrooms.
Manor New Tech Middle School is one of three new schools that the district is building to keep up with the population growth. The district says they expect to go from 9,000 students to 18,000 in the next five years.
The school, which cost about $42 million to build, is expected to open in the 2017-2018 school year. The money for the new school was approved by voters in a 2014 bond.
It's Carrow Road and Norwich City today for a Boro team looking for their fourth win on the bounce away from home.
While Boro have endured some frustrating outings at the Riverside of late, they're on song on the road, but will come up against a Norwich team boosted by an impressive recent run of form.
Daniel Farke's side battled to a hard-fought 1-0 win on Teesside earlier this season.
It's the first game after the closure of the transfer window, with attention now solely on launching a promotion push for Boro who are looking to force their way into the top six.
It's Boro's first visit to Carrow Road since the 1-0 in the 2014/15 season.
Join Dominic Shaw for all the build-up, updates and reaction from Carrow Road.
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Liam Hemsworth and Miley Cyrus spent Valentine’s Day taking a romantic walk along the beach!
The 27-year-old actor and his 24-year-old entertainer fiancee took to Instagram to show off their walk with two of their cute pets.
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Last week, Liam and Miley were spotted grabbing lunch together not far from their house.
Also pictured inside: Liam grabbing breakfast at Ollo Restaurant on Tuesday morning (February 14) in Malibu, Calif.
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March 31 Evolable Asia Corp
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By The Grand Rapids Griffins GRAND RAPIDS — For the second time in five years, the Grand Rapids Griffins are Calder Cup champions. Thanks to third-period goals by […]
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Local photographer Sean R. Heavey took this shot of a thunderstorm southwest of Fort Laramie, Wyo., on June 12. Reports of 4-inch hail and a brief tornado touchdown came in just minutes after it was taken. Heavey is one of the judges and sponsors of the Courier's Sunlight & Storm photo contest, dedicated to weather-inspired locally-produced images.
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The Ministry of Justice will hold a coroner's inquest into the death of Shauna Wolf next month.
In December 2015, the 27-year-old woman was being held at Pine Grove Correctional Centre in Prince Albert, Sask. when she was found in distress in her cell.
Corrections officials told reporters she died while being transported by ambulance from the jail to a city hospital.
The inquest aims to establish how Wolf died. Jury members may make recommendations to prevent further deaths.
When she died, Wolf was alone in a cell at the prison. She was facing several charges related to possession of drugs and firearms.
In June, Wolf's father told reporters his daughter called him twice daily while behind bars to complain about body pains, and her repeated requests for medical attention were ignored by officials.
The inquest will be held May 1-5 at Prince Albert Court of Queen's Bench.
Havaldar Kamlesh Singh (39) , Naik Balveer (33) and Sepoy Rajinder (25) lost their lives after avalanche hit an Arm... https://t.co/c5DWmmn7Hq
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ABUJA-THE Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force are are currently at the Zanklin Hospital where Senator Dino Melaye is being admitted following injury he sustained while being conveyed to Lokoja this afternoon for a possible parade.
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The team of the officers have so far arrested five persons seen at the premises of the hospital who they suspected to have close link with the senator.
The operatives mainly from the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS, have taken over the hospital premises.
Some have moved to the amenity ward of the hospital where the hospital is being admitted.
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UPDATE 1-Morgan Stanley CEO says Saudi Arabia could be 'major opportunity'
June 14 Morgan Stanley CEO James Gorman said Saudi Arabia could be a "major opportunity" for the firm as the country unveiled plans for oil giant Saudi Aramco's $100 billion initial public offering and introduced a series of reforms to attract foreign capital in 2015.
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Conor Clancy returned to host the Forza Italian Football Podcast this week, with Nicholas Carroll and a very special guest, Ogo Sylla, joining him.
As always, this podcast was recorded live over on FIFTV.
Ogo offers some much-needed AC Milan perspective on the pod, before the guys look at Inter, Roma v Atalanta, laugh at Fiorentina and Ogo puts a curse on Juventus as they preview their Champions League second-leg with Barcelona.
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THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams have re-signed defensive end Dominique Easley after an injury kept him out last season.
The Rams announced the one-year deal with the veteran Monday.
Easley tore a ligament in his right knee early in Rams training camp last August, sidelining him for the season. The University of Florida product also tore ligaments in both knees during college.
His first two NFL seasons with New England ended early due to injury after the Patriots chose him in the first round. But he was healthy during the 2016 season with the Rams, making 3 ½ sacks and likely earning a spot as a starter last year before his injury.
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FBI agents work at a scene near the site of Sunday's explosion, Monday, March 19, 2018, in Austin, Texas. Fear escalated across Austin on Monday after the fourth bombing this month — this time, a blast that was triggered by a tripwire and demonstrated what police said was a "higher level of sophistication" than the package bombs used in the previous attacks. Eric Gay AP Photo
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Covington (back) is now listed as questionable for Tuesday's matchup with the Timberwolves, Kieth Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Covington had to sit out Sunday's contest with a bruised back and was originally given a doubtful designation for Tuesday, though he's now been upgraded to questionable. Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot started in his place Sunday, posting four points, one rebound and one assist over 24 minutes. He'd likely be in line for another start if Covington can't give it a go, with Jerryd Bayless also picking up significant minutes off the bench.
Thé Essence: More than a bookstore throws wide its doors in a grand opening celebration on Saturday, July 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Located next to the Towne Theatre at 2908 – 30 Avenue.
Thé Essence is a not-for-profit outreach arm of the Centre for Spiritual Living.
“Free tea will be served all day and many activities are scheduled throughout the day,” said bookstore manager Bev Danby. “Music and song will begin at 11 a.m., a Children’s Story Hour at 12 noon and the ribbon cutting at 1 p.m. by Trudy Ames, current chair of the Board of Directors.”
A silent auction of art and collectables, as well as more music, will be happening throughout the afternoon. For more information contact Thé Essence at 250-541-0186.
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Two-time world champion ski racer Erik Guay of Canada says he will not be able to compete at the Pyeongchang Olympics because of a back injury.
Guay announced Wednesday on social media that he'll sit out the Winter Games, which open next week in South Korea.
He said he has had "a difficult season battling back problems" and his withdrawal from the Olympics comes "with a heavy heart."
Guay might have been one of Canada's leading medal hopes among the men in Alpine skiing.
He won gold medals at the world championships in downhill in 2011 and in super-G last year, when he also took home a silver in the downhill.
Guay also has 24 top-three finishes in World Cup races.
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A former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Alhaji Ghali Umar Na’Abba, has emerged as head of a newly formed political group in Kano State called ‘Siyasar Kano Ina Mafita’. At the official launching of the political group yesterday, Na’abba said the formation became necessary because of the way and manner politicians were being deprived […]
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Fire damages house on south side Wea Township firefighters were called to this fire Monday afternoon on Staghorn Way just south of Lafayette city limits. Check out this story on jconline.com: http://on.jconline.com/2kDPyxr Flames were coming out of the windows when firefighters arrived at this house fire at 3051 Staghorn Way about 4 p.m. Monday.
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A collision between a taxi and a van in downtown Vancouver knocked the cab on its side and sent a passenger to hospital.
The vehicles collided about 2 p.m. Wednesday near Howe and Smithe streets as the van was pulling out of a parking spot. The impact pushed the van into a pickup.
The taxi passenger was the only one hurt.
– with files from CTV Vancouver
Gabrielle Oldroyd had a kidney transplant at the age of 10.
But it didn't stop the 19-year-old taking part in the famous World Coal Carrying Championships in Gawthorpe on Easter Monday.
Gabrielle, who underwent surgery in 2008, was raising money for the charity Lupus UK.
She entered the women's Coal Race and trained with a sack of coal in the weeks leading up to the annual event.
Gabrielle has also been Gawthorpe's May Queen in the past.
She and other entrants spoke to the Yorkshire Evening Post's video reporter David Clay at the finish line.
The men's race was won by Andrew Corrigan and the women's by Jenni Mustan. Damian Cameron was the fastest veteran.
“Within our mandate, the ECB is ready to do whatever it takes to preserve the euro. And believe me, it will be enough.” ECB President Mario Draghi, 26 July 2012.
In 2012, the ECB faced down a mortal threat to the euro: fears of redenomination (the re-introduction of domestic currencies) were feeding a run away from banks in the geographic periphery of the euro area and into German banks. Since Mario Draghi spoke in London that July, the ECB has done things that once seemed unimaginable, helping to support the euro and secure price stability. For example, since March 2015, the ECB has acquired more than €1.3 trillion in bonds issued by euro-area governments, bringing its total assets to just over €3¾ trillion.
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SANTEE, Calif. (AP) – Authorities have arrested a 14-year-old boy they say posted an online threat against a San Diego County school that included a photo of an AR-15 rifle made of Legos.
The boy was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of making terrorist threats.
The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department says the boy is a freshman at West Hills High School in Santee.
He allegedly posted an Instagram photo of the toy weapon with the warning “Don’t come to school tomorrow.”
Authorities say the student had access to hunting rifles in his home.
A surge in threats against schools has prompted numerous arrests in the wake of the Florida school shooting.
Also Tuesday, San Diego police arrested a 15-year-old boy who allegedly said he planned to shoot up Westview High School.
Welcome to our group test of horse shampoos and washes. All of the washes in this group test have been thoroughly tested by busy yard owner and hunting enthusiast Harriet Rimmer. Find out what she thought below.
Horse Health’s official description
The Horse Health Lavender Slosh is a heavenly smelling body wash that leaves the coat smooth and squaky clean. No need to rinse off and perfect for everyday use. Gives a soothing all over feel to tired muscles.
Harriet’s first impressions
I would not have chosen this off the shelf as its branding didn’t make it look like a professional equine wash.
Overview of performance
How wrong could I be? This wash smells amazing, it got grey horses very clean, kept flies away and didn’t require any rinsing off at all. It proved to be the complete opposite of what I expected. A great wash.
Harriet’s likes and dislikes
I liked that it got grey horses very clean and was good on all types of horses. I just wish it came in a larger bottle!
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One of South Carolina’s former defensive linemen is trading in his garnet and black uniform for cardinal red.
Former defensive end Boosie Whitlow, according to reports, will take his talents to Louisville.
Former South Carolina OLB @BoosieWhitlow tells me there's "no doubt" that Louisville is place for him. More to come at Cardinal Authority — Michael McCammon (@mcmichael20) April 10, 2017
Whitlow finished his 2015 campaign in Columbia with five tackles for loss and a sack. In total, Whitlow had 14 tackles on the year in 12 games as a freshman. However, the Opelika High product did not register a tackle in Will Muschamp’s first year at South Carolina.
Whitlow announced his decision to transfer from South Carolina in February.
JERUSALEM (AP) — Rabbi Aharon Leib Shteinman, the spiritual leader of Israel's non-Hassidic ultra-Orthodox Jews of European descent, has died. He was 104.
Shteinman died on Tuesday from a heart attack after falling ill weeks ago.
Shteinman was one of Israel's most influential rabbis and a political kingmaker whose orders were strictly followed by his representatives in parliament.
Following the 2012 death of his predecessor, Rabbi Yosef Shalom Elyashiv, he was widely regarded as "Gadol Hador," or "leader of the generation." Hundreds of thousands are expected to attend his funeral in the central Israeli ultra-Orthodox city of Bnei Brak.
Shteinman was known for his rabbinic scholarship, relatively pragmatic rulings and extremely modest lifestyle.
Israeli President Reuven Rivlin called him a leader who "carried on his shoulders the existential weight of the Jewish people."
Two of Rothesay’s own dance students are celebrating being nominated for a national event.
Chloe Aitken and Molly Doyle have both been nominated for the senior category in the Scottish Dance Teachers’ Alliance Highland Scholarship Event, after impressive performances in exams earlier in the summer.
The event will take place in Motherwell on November 11, with all the nominated dancers carrying out four exam sections including solo choreography and a written paper.
A banquet will follow the exams, and the following Sunday will include a Day of Dance.
The overall scholarship winners will be presented with trophies.
The aftermath of the fire. (Source: Jon Dick)
The aftermath of the fire. (Source: Jon Dick)
The fire was under control by late Monday morning. (Source: HCFR)
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - One man was injured in a mobile home fire on Green Sea Road in Horry County.
A double wide mobile home caught fire on Green Sea Road, Monday morning, according to a tweet by Horry County Fire Rescue.
One male patient was out of the home when firefighters arrived, another tweet states. He was treated for burn injuries and taken to a nearby hospital.
The fire was under control as of 11:15 a.m. Monday, according to HCFR. Tabor City Fire Department assisted Horry County firefighters.
WMBF News has a crew headed to the scene.
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WASHINGTON–The Trump administration has ordered State Department officials in China to take a tougher approach to visa applications by Chinese citizens, according to a person familiar with the policy, the latest move in long-running tensions between the two countries over trade and other economic issues.
The fresh guidance for consular officers in China could result in shorter visas for some Chinese students and longer delays for some Chinese business visa applicants, this person said. A State Department official declined...
Lady Hornets softball team garner post-season accolades
Juniors Meagan Chism, Sarah Evans and Raven Loveless have been named all-State for the Bryant Lady Hornets softball team for the 2017 season.
The Lady Hornets were 28-5 on the season including 14-0 in the 7A-Central Conference, securing the league championship. They reached the semifinals of the 7A State tournament before being upset by league rival North Little Rock.
In addition to her all-State status, Evans was named all-State Tournament.
All-conference picks for the Lady Hornets were Macey Jaramillo, Maddie Stephens, Regan Ryan and Gianni Hulett along with Chism, Evans and Loveless.
Jaramillo, a senior, earned her fourth varsity letter. Evans, Loveless, Ryan and Stephens are three-year lettermen; Chism, Regan Keesee and Brooklyn Trammell earned their two-year letters while Madison Lyles and Hulett were awarded their first-year letters.
If there's one thing you should always remember about science, it's that fact and truth are established after multiple studies converge on an answer. Even after that, further research might turn over what you thought was true of the other studies, because you were looking at it through too narrow of a lens. Single papers offer evidence, but rarely do they offer firm truths.
Photos of Actor Prince Nwafor’s Wedding
Nollywood Actor, Prince Nwafor and his fiancée tied the knot on Monday. The actor had Osita Iheme AKA Pawpaw as his best man and teen actress Regina Daniels as his maid of honour. Pictures below
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Fergie guides four recording artists as they compete before a panel consisting of musicians Sean Combs, DJ Khaled, Meghan Trainor and Charlie Walk.
He acknowledges, however, that time was never really on his side. Aside from assuming a willfully outlandish stage persona in the era of hippie earnestness, Brown's complex stew of psych rock, prog and R&B was perhaps too hard to classify in a time when music was less eclectic. Expanding on the antics of one of his own inspirations, Screamin' Jay Hawkins, the theatrical aspects of Crazy World—the corpse paint, the costumes and his most infamous accoutrement, the flaming helmet—developed, in part, as a way of visualizing the heady lyrical concepts Brown feared were being lost on the audience. It earned the band a cult following, and influential admirers such as Pete Townshend, who's credited as an associate producer on the group's lone album, 1968's The Crazy World of Arthur Brown. In retrospect, though, it was all too much to sustain.
I wonder why he singled out don lemon pic.twitter.com/qWsFy3DxM3 — KT NELSON (@KrangTNelson) December 11, 2017
Twitter Vs. Tiny Hands Trump (AGAIN)
Well, there was YET ANOTHER possible terrorist attack in NYC and the west coast is basically on fire but our shriveled pinky toenail of a President chose to fire cheeto-crusty shots at CNN anchor Don Lemon in a genuinely bizarre (and deeply disturbing) moment of pure INSANITY that sent Twitter spiraling into the abyss (AGAIN).
Peep the Twitter chaos over tiny hands Trump attempting to bully Don Lemon on the flip.
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The cases of Devion Hookfin and Anthony Holden were continued for pretrial motion hearings, with the next date set for April 23, at 1 p.m., according to a 21st Judicial District Attorney’s Office spokeswoman.
The trial dates have yet to be set.
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The New Canaan girls soccer team clinched a trip to the state tournament with a 3-1 victory over the Brien McMahon Senators Friday night in Norwalk.
The Rams took a 1-0 lead in the first half on a penalty kick goal by Braeden Dial, and then outscored the Senators 2-1 in the second half to nail down the win.
New Canaan improved to 5-3-3 for the season and is unbeaten in its last three games at 2-0-1.
The Rams will begin a tough stretch of contests next week, when they take on the rival Darien Blue Wave (8-2-1) at 4 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 11, at Connor Field. Games against unbeaten Ridgefield (8-0-2) and St. Joseph (9-0-0) will follow on Oct. 14 and 17.
New Canaan’s game against Brien McMahon (6-2-2) was scoreless until late in the first half, when Dial converted a PK to put the Rams up for good.
Julia Ozimek made it 2-0 in the 53rd minute, before McMahon finally got on the scoreboard late in the second half. Kendall Patten answered with New Canaan’s third goal to seal the deal.
Hopewell Police are on high alert after two suspects may have tried to abduct a five-year-old child on Saturday.
It happened around 6:32 p.m. in the 300 Block of S. 13th Street. Investigators say the suspects approached the child, who was with a sibling outside their home, and started talking to the child. When the child’s grandparent came out, the suspects took off.
Police released the following descriptions for the suspects:
White female, medium to heavy build, 20 to 30 years old, blonde hair that had brown in color streaks. She was last seen wearing a dark blue in color shirt and white pants/jeans
White male, 30 to 40 years old, unkempt goatee-style beard and mustache. He was last seen wearing a dark in color t-shirt
They were driving a white van or SUV with dark window tinting.
Police have stepped up patrols in the area. If you have any information that can help, call Detective Cameron List at (804) 541-2284.
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OTTAWA — The federal government plans to release this fall a new strategy to tackle veterans homelessness. Here are some figures from Employment and Social Development Canada and Veterans Affairs Canada to keep in mind:
2,950: Number of veterans estimated to be shelter users in 2014
5: Percentage of the homeless population who are veterans according to various point-in-time counts
750: Veterans identified as homeless in a Veterans Affairs database
$37,769: Amount provided since April 1 from a federal fund to help veterans in financial need
40: Veterans helped by that money
8: Provinces where the money has been spent, with spending topping $10,000 in Ontario and Quebec
$1 million: Amount per year for four years the Liberals are making available in a new emergency fund as of April 1, 2018
58: Percentage of veterans in a Veterans Affairs database who were over age 50 as of June 30, 2016
FELDBERG, Germany — Canada's Zoe Bergermann won her first World Cup snowboard cross medal Saturday, taking silver in the penultimate race before the Olympic games.
Bergermann, of Erin, Ont., will be making her Olympic debut in Pyeongchang after being named to Canada's snowboarding team last month.
Michela Moioli of Italy won gold and Julia Pereira de Sousa Mabileau of France took bronze.
Kevin Hill of Vernon, B.C., finished just off the podium in fourth place in the men's race. Julian Lueftner of Austria won.
ROHTAK (HARYANA): A court here today issued a non-bailable warrant against yoga guru Ramdev in a case over his remarks made last year against those refusing to raise the slogan of ‘Bharat mata ki jai’.
The court of Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate Harish Goyal issued the NBW against Ramdev and fixed August 3 as the next date of hearing in the case.
On May 12, the court had issued a bailable warrant against Ramdev.
“The order follows Ramdev’s failure to appear before the court yet again today. He also failed to appear despite summons and a bailable warrant,” counsel for the complainant in the case O P Chugh said.
Ramdev had made the remarks at a Sadbhawana Sammelan here in April last year, which was called to promote peace in the city that witnessed violence during the Jat quota stir. He had said that but for the rule of law he would have “beheaded” lakhs of people for refusing to chant ‘Bharat mata ki jai’. (AGENCIES)
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SUDBURY, Ont. — A strike by faculty members at Laurentian University is over now that the union and school have reached a tentative agreement.
The university says ratification votes will be held as soon as possible so that faculty and students can get back to class.
If it is ratified, classes at the university's Barrie, Ont., campus and online will resume Tuesday and those at the Sudbury, Ont., campus will start Oct. 16 after the fall break.
Details of the proposed deal have not been released.
The strike began last week after the Laurentian University Faculty Association said negotiations had reached an impasse.
Every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m., our littlest booklovers gather around our storyteller, who brings stories to life! Meet other families from the community and stay afterwards to browse the shelves and play in our playhouse! Free! The Bookies bookstore, 4315 E. Mississippi Avenue (303) 759-1117 info@thebookies.com
A new study shows that frequently eating fried potatoes can be a major health risk.
The study says that people who eat fried potatoes at least two times a week, double their risk of an early death.
This includes french fries, potato chips and hash browns.
Health experts say frying potatoes can produce a chemical that can lead to cancer.
Eating potatoes that aren’t fried, were not linked to the same health risks.
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Discussing the outcome of the Russian election, and Vladimir Putin's long-term goals, with Evelyn Farkas, former deputy assistant defense secretary.
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One of the humorous shirts White Plains resident Danilo Vicioso sold on his profitable, yet short-lived online store, Christmas Sweater World. WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Most business owners just like to talk about their successes and not their failures, says White Plains' Danilo Vicioso.
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Ronald P. “Ron” Sands, 83, of Godfrey, died at 10:53 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017, at Alton Memorial Hospital.
Visitation will be 2-6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8, at Pitchford Funeral Home in Wood River. Private family graveside services will be Monday, Oct. 9, at Rose Lawn Memory Gardens in Bethalto.
Foreign ministers from China, France, Germany, Britain and Russia will meet with Iranian officials on Friday in Vienna to discuss how to keep a 2015 nuclear accord alive after U.S. President Donald Trump abandoned the pact in May.
The EU’s foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini confirmed the meeting in a statement on Wednesday after Iranian state news agency IRNA announced the meeting a day earlier.
China’s foreign minister and state councilor, Wang Yi, said he would go to Vienna, a foreign ministry spokesman said on Wednesday. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said he would take part.
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A Naomi Lakritz column arguing Calgary should ban firepits has been lighting up our social media pages today.
Lakritz writes: In Calgary’s cheek-by-jowl urban neighbourhoods, firepits are a public health hazard. People with respiratory illnesses have as much right to enjoy the brief summers here as anyone else. Surely, city councillors should treat this issue with the same degree of zeal as they do cigarette smoke and marijuana.
The City of Calgary allows firepits when a fire ban is not in effect, if they meet the city’s bylaw standards.
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Astara. 8 May. REPORT.AZ/ Astara tea is ready to be exported abroad under the brand "Made in Azerbaijan".
The southern bureau of Report informs, "Astarachay" LLC agronomist İsrafil İsrafilov said.
He noted that, in the early stages production will be exported to European and Arab countries: Ə20 tons of ready "Qara Məxməri" sort of tea will be sent to Qatar. Moreover, Germany has ordered 5 tons of the same sort at the initial stage”.
According to him, to get higher quality in the manufacturing process technologists and experts from Japan and India have been invited.
Notably, "Astarachay" LLC plantation area covers an area of 450 hectares, including Lankaran and Astara regions.Last year, 103 tons of products were collected from there.
Arguably the top story in Western North Carolina for 2016 was the unprecedented outbreak of Wildfires all throughout the area.
Unseasonably dry conditions and suspected arsons combined to burn tens of thousands of acres all over Macon and Jackson Counties. Several thousand firefighters from all over the country were on hand to battle the blazes.
Investigations into the start of these fires is still ongoing.
ELKINS, W.Va. - Randolph County Prosecutor Michael Parker said his office is reviewing former Elkins police chief Craig Cross' memo that instructed officers to harass and put fear into "If you see any suspected cockroach walking around OUR town with a knife or backpack or hoodie on with the hood up I want them stopped and identified, you know what I want them harassed if you know they are a cockroach.
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DAVENPORT — Two Davenport schools were briefly on lockdown on Friday afternoon due to threats of violence.
According to an email that was sent to students’ parents and then forwarded to WQAD, calls came into the main offices of Williams and Sudlow Intermediate Schools from an individual that warned the schools should be placed on lock down and then “threatened violence.”
The police were notified and both schools were placed on lockdown with classes remaining as normal.
The email stated that the district administration did not consider it a credible threat but that there was police presence in both areas.
This comes just days after a series of threatening text messages targeted different schools around Iowa. Those threats were also found be non-credible.
The schools dismissed at the regular time and allowed students to go home in a normal manner.
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Joseph Anthony Carr IV (Photo: Montgomery County Sheriff's Office)
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office told CrimeStoppers that Montgomery native Joseph Anthony Carr IV, who was reported missing on Tuesday, was found in Mississippi.
No other details were released other than he was found in good health.
Carr, 57, was last seen on Jan. 25 at his residence near Wares Ferry Road and Old Atlanta Highway.
Carr left home without his medical equipment, which is needed to survive.
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The Idaho Senate Education Committee hears testimony on proposed new school science standards on Feb. 27, 2017, at the state Capitol in Boise. The Idaho State Department of Education will take public comments on proposed new school science standards at three public meetings this week: Online comments also are being accepted through April 26; there's more information at the SDE's website at sde.idaho.gov/events/content-standards/index.html .
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A Stirling couple claim to have spotted a large `wild cat’ roaming in a field between Stirling and Fallin.
Cainan and Stacey Roberts, both 27, spotted the mystery creature near their home on Sunday evening.
The pair had been driving home from a barbecue at a friend’s house at around 9pm when they saw an animal making its way across a field at Redhall Farm, near Fallin.
If you have any information about the animal Cainan and Stacey spotted email news@stirlingobserver.co.uk.
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What a week we’ve had on The Rhode Show! From the 12 Drinks of Christmas, thanks to Cardi’s Furniture and Mattresses to our new friend Steve…
Managing a relationship when your partner lives overseas or on the other side of the country can be difficult. Get some tips on sustaining a relationship when your better half lives a long way away.
Trevor talks with Overnights regular Fiona Trembath about the benefits and the pitfalls of long distance love.
Wichita Falls Police need your help finding the fugitives on this week's Texoma's Most Wanted list. If you have any information on the location of any of the following people give Crime Stoppers a call at 322-9888.
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Since I am currently gnawing my way through the historiography of Late Antiquity, I thought I’d take a quick break to refer you to what I’m sure will be a commendable and highly useful project. Our friends over at The Josias have started a podcast, which will no doubt be a fine resource for anyone wishing to understand a) Catholic Integralism, or b) Neo-Thomistic political theories more generally. Their first episode is chiefly on the Common Good. Give it a listen here.
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TODAY contributor Elizabeth Heiskell shows Jenna Bush Hager and Sheinelle Jones how to whip up some delicious deviled eggs with bacon jam. Pair them with boozy popsicles and doughnut ice cream sandwiches, and your party is set!
SARASOTA – The Sarasota World Affairs Council takes on nuclear weapons today.
Today’s lecture presentation from the Sarasota World Affairs Council, or SWAC, gives the stage to Robert Gallucci, the former Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs and former dean of Georgetown’s School of Foreign Affairs.
In 1994, Gallucci negotiated North Korea into freezing plutonium production, at least temporarily, and agreeing to inspections by the International Atomic Energy Agency.
How president Trump’s policies on arms control will play out is anyone’s guess, but SWAC will once again today bring big-picture perspectives to a local audiences.
The lectures are free and open to the public, but Gallucci’s 5:30 p.m. presentation today already has a waiting list.
For more information, call 941-487-4603 or visit sarasotawac.org
About Leeson Court Wellbeing Centre
As time goes on, the interests of new generations of older people change. Age UK Northamptonshire's new Lifetime Centres will offer a wider choice of activities to people who want to maintain a good quality of life, build new friendships and learn new skills.
April 24 (Reuters) - Appliance Recycling Centers of America Inc:
* APPLIANCE RECYCLING CENTERS OF AMERICA-ON APRIL 18,RECEIVED LETTER FROM NASDAQ NOTIFYING CO IT NO LONGER COMPLIES FOR LISTING ON NASDAQ CAPITAL MARKET
* APPLIANCE RECYCLING CENTERS OF AMERICA SAYS RECEIVED LETTER BECAUSE CO HAS NOT YET FILED FORM 10-K FOR PERIOD ENDED DEC 30, 2017 - SEC FILING Source text (bit.ly/2HXwvuo) Further company coverage:
Teheran pitched seven scoreless innings with eight strikeouts during Monday's loss to Colorado. He didn't factor into the decision.
It's never wise to overreact to a start at Coors Field, but normally that's because pitchers under perform at the hitter-friendly venue. This was one of a very few bright spots for Teheran this season, as he sports a disappointing 4.98 ERA, 1.39 WHIP and 7.1 K/9 for the campaign. It's become difficult to count on the former fantasy stalwart, and Teheran's dynasty/keeper stock is probably now at an all-time low. He projects to face the Reds at SunTrust Park in his next outing.
Tablet computers will be introduced from Tuesday at a court building in Tokyo’s Chiyoda Ward to help audiences check trial information of the day, in a bid to improve convenience.
This will be the first time for trial information tables on paper to be replaced with tablets in the country, said an official of Tokyo High Court, which is in charge of maintenance of the building.
The building also hosts such courts as the Tokyo District Court and Intellectual Property High Court, attracting some 10,000 visitors a day.
The tablets include information such as the names of cases to be tried on the day and those of defendants, and the opening times for the trials.
A total of 18 A4-sized tablets will enable users to search trial information in a detailed way. The introduction of the tablets cost some ¥3.9 million, the official said.
A long line of visitors sometimes forms to check court information tables on paper, the official said.
Gabriel (Ride Control, LLC) announces they have opened a new online store to sell their brand name merchandise. Customers can now purchase apparel and specialty items with the Gabriel logo from the Gabriel shop.
Some of the most popular items from the Gabriel online store are the wearables such as cotton t-shirts, with the original Gabriel logo, and also Gabriel baseball hats. Customers can also purchase items like drinkware, flashlights, and novelty bar stools. The store even has neon clocks available for purchase with the iconic HiJackers bunny emblem, and plans to add more items soon in conjunction with the HiJacker brand’s 50th birthday celebration this year.
Follow The Original Gabriel on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube to stay up to date on new merchandise, product news and industry news.
To purchase Gabriel merchandise, visit shop.gabriel.com. New items will be added soon so check back frequently.
Gurbaksh Singh Chahal is an Indian-American internet entrepreneur. By age 25, Chahal founded two internet advertising companies, ClickAgents and BlueLithium. He is also the founder of Gravity4, also online advertising technology companies. To know more visit www.gurbakshchahal.com.
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After his initial response blaming violence and hatred in Charlottesville 'on many sides,' Pres. Trump's stronger condemnation still has some in his party saying it's too little, too late.
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[India], December 11 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Minister Swami Prasad Maurya on Monday commented on the alleged rape of a Dalit girl in Meerut stating that these accidents happen sometimes but should not occur.
While speaking to reporters here, Maurya said "These accidents happen sometimes. Such incidents are unexpected and should not happen. But, the law will take its course and punish the criminals."
According to media reports, a 16-year-old girl in Meerut's Thana Mawana area was gang-raped by two youth in a cinema hall.
The police have arrested both the accused. (ANI)
Trustees Ryan McCombie left, and Kenneth Frazier talk before a January 2014 meeting. Frazier stepped down from President Donald Trump’s American Manufacturing Council on Monday. Nabil K. Mark Centre Daily Times, file
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ABERDEEN, SCOTLAND—BBC News reports that Pictish artifacts have been recovered from the remains of a fort at Burghead, which is located on the coast of northeast Scotland. The fort is thought to have been burned during a tenth-century Viking invasion. The fire preserved a layer of oak planks that had been part of a wall in the fort, which otherwise would not have survived. Excavation of a trash pit has also yielded jewelry, including hair and dress pins, and animal bones, which do not usually survive in Scotland’s acidic soil. Gordon Noble of the University of Aberdeen said the artifacts will provide more information about the daily lives of the Picts. To read about the study of a Pictish artifact, go to “Game of Stones.”
March 28 Amazon.Com Inc:
* Amazon to acquire Souq.com
* Subject to closing conditions, acquisition is expected to close in 2017
* Amazon.com - joining Amazon family to enable Souq.com to continue growing while working with co to bring more products,offerings to customers worldwide Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom)
Stream or download Tuesday’s episode of MMAjunkie Radio with Jade Bryce, Darren Elkins, Alex Caceres, John Howard, and Adam Hunter.
Former Bellator ring card girl Jade Bryce co-hosted in studio. UFC featherweight Elkins, who faces Alexander Volkanovski on July 14 at UFC Fight Night 133, also co-hosted in studio. UFC featherweight Caceres faces Martin Bravo on Thursday at The Ultimate Fighter 27 Finale. PFL middleweight Howard faces Gasan Umalatov on Wednesday at PFL 3. Comedian Hunter, a.k.a. @MMARoasted, co-hosted the end of the show in studio.
You can stream the episode over at AudioBoom.com. You also can watch a replay above.
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Aspiring Australian citizens will have to make a pledge to share Australian values under laws being introduced to Parliament.
Immigration and Border Protection Minister Peter Dutton said on Thursday that citizenship laws had to be reinforced to maintain public support for immigration and the value of citizenship in “an increasingly challenging national security environment and complex global security situation.”
The bill does not spell out what Australian values are and critics of the proposal argue it would be difficult to get Australians to agree on what values they share.
The bill would also raise the bar on English-language skills for prospective citizens and extends the time that an applicant must be an Australian permanent resident from one to four years.
The Brumbies Scott Fardy has let loose at the state of Super Rugby criticising a clear disconnect between the game and those that run it.
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Following the announcement that one Australian Super Rugby team will be cut next season, Fardy believes a lot of the issues in the game stem from inadequate leadership.
While his Brumbies appear safe from the cull, with the Forces or Rebels more likely candidates, Fardy is clearly not happy with the state of Super Rugby.
"At anytime you've got a lot of guys in suits you never see in this game," he said.
"You wouldn't know who the head of SANZAR is... I wouldn't know what he looks like."
The former Wallaby perhaps still reeling from his side's surprise 19-17 loss to the Rebels on the weekend.
Hear more from Fardy on the state of Super Rugby in the video above.
LSU's Duop Reath and Tremont Waters led the Tigers to a 97-84 win against the UNCW Seahawks Sunday afternoon at the PMAC.
Reath scored a career high 30 points against the Seahawks, while Waters added 20 points, 10 assists and nine rebounds.
LSU (5-2) hit 21-of-33 shots (64%) in the first half and outscored UNCW 52-36.
The Tigers finished the game shooting 59 percent (36-of-61) from the field, 8-of-19 from the behind the arc and 17-of-20 (85.0%) from the free throw line.
Skylar Mays added 14 points for LSU and Wayde Sims had 11 points.
Jordon Talley led the Seahawks (2-5) in scoring with 22 points.
LSU will be back in action at the PMAC on Wednesday, Dec. 13, against the Houston Cougars (8-1). Tipoff is set for 8 p.m. and the game will air on the SEC Network.
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TOKYO — A strong earthquake late Friday shook northeastern Japan off the coast of Fukushima, the region hit by a massive quake and tsunami in 2011 that triggered a nuclear plant meltdown, but there were no reports of damage or injuries.
The Japan Meteorological Agency said there was no danger of a tsunami. It said the quake struck at about midnight and measured a preliminary magnitude of 5.9. It was centred about 50 kilometres (30 miles) below the ocean’s surface, it said.
The shaking was felt 240 kilometres (150 miles) away in Tokyo, Japan’s capital. Public broadcaster NHK said local trains stopped temporarily for safety checks but then resumed service.
The utility that operates the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant said it was conducting safety checks.
Authorities in Idaho were frantically searching for a 17-year-old boy who vanished Friday after his high school prom.
Natalie Romero's mother, Ericka Chavez, wants her daughter to come home to heal and that's why she's talking to the media again Monday.Natalie graduated from Bellaire High School and she's just about to start her sophomore year at UVA on an ROTC scholarship.She's currently in a Virginia hospital after having her skull fractured when a car plowed through protesters, killing one person and hurting 18 others.Chavez says Natalie has always been vocal about equality. She's the daughter of immigrants."There's no other place for her to be than home. She says she doesn't know if she can start school this year... she just needs to be here so we can help her."In the last 24 hours, more than $84,000 has been raised to help pay for Natalie's medical expenses.To donate visit the GoFundMe page set up by the family.
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There are delays on the M25 in Hertfordshire after a crash involving a car and a lorry.
All traffic was held on the anti-clockwise carriageway of the M25 between Waltham Cross/Enfield (Junction 25) and Potters Bar (Junction 24).
One lane was closed for around ten minutes while Highways Officers helped recover the two vehicles, they also stopped all the traffic on the motorway while they cleared the collision.
However the traffic being held has led to queues stretching back to the junction for the A10 at Waltham Cross and Enfield.
No-one is believed to be injured in the crash and all lane closures were lifted within 20 minutes of the crash occurring.
Queues still remain in the area.
Longtime NASCAR driver Mike Wallace and his daughter were attacked by three men after a concert in June last year, and now, at the request of the victims, all of the charges have been dropped. Wallace and his family were leaving a Rascal Flatts concert at Charlotte's PNC Music Pavilion when the attack occurred, according to Mike Wallace's brother, Kenny Wallace.
Start the conversation, or Read more at WCNC-TV Charlotte.
Discover Montreal’s first culinary duck and foie gras festival with Restomania co-founder Alex Bar and executive chef Sebastien Giannini.
Store manager Alex Valenzuela stands next to an array of fruits and vegetables in the expanded produce department at the remodeled Aldi off Randall Road in Elgin. The store held its grand reopening Wednesday.
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Workers pedal their bicycles past a banner with a message that reads in Portuguese: "Get out Parente", in reference to Pedro Parente, the president of the state-owned oil company, at the entrance of a Petrobras refinery during a strike in Duque da Caxias, Brazil, Wednesday, May 30, 2018. Brazilian oil workers began a 3-day strike to demand a drop in the price of cooking gas. less
New Mexico officials: 'Leave the fireworks to professionals'
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico officials are asking residents to leave the fireworks to the professionals as the state struggles with drought and wildfires.
Two national forests and parts of another remain closed, putting a damper on holiday camping plans.
The forests that are open prohibit campfires and managers across numerous jurisdictions have other restrictions in place to limit the chance of people sparking fires. That includes strict rules when it comes to fireworks.
State Forestry spokeswoman Wendy Mason is urging people to attend one of the professional shows planned around the state.
So far this year, there have been 450 fires on state and private land. Mason says that's nearly double during the same period last year.
The acreage burned so far this year is seven times more than last year.
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WAUKESHA, Wis. (AP) – Authorities are investigating the cause of a fire that heavily damaged a longtime bowling alley in Waukesha.
The blaze at Fracaro’s Lanes broke out shortly after 9 p.m. Sunday. More than a dozen agencies responded to help fight the fire.
No one was hurt. A damage estimate was not immediately available.
The business was started as a tavern in 1933. Bowling lanes were added seven years later.
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April 20 Adams Resources & Energy Inc:
* Adams Resources announces the conclusion of strategic alternatives related to its exploration and production subsidiary
* Company does not expect Chapter 11 filing by its subsidiary to have material adverse impact on any of core businesses
* Says AREC has retained Oil and Gas Asset Clearinghouse, LLC to advise it with respect to sale process
* Plans to direct its attention to its core businesses or other business development initiatives
* Company continues to have no debt and held approximately $87 million in cash at end of fiscal year ended December 31, 2016
* AREC plans to file voluntary petition for reorganization under Chapter 11 of Bankruptcy Code
* Co plans to conduct a sale process Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Here’s the first trailer for Pacific Rim: Uprising starring John Boyega from Star Wars: The Force Awakens, who stars as the rebellious Jake Pentecost. John takes over from Idris Elba to play a once-promising Jaeger pilot whose legendary father gave his life to secure humanity’s victory against the monstrous “Kaiju.” This is going to be an epic 3D adventure film that also stars Scott Eastwood and Charlie Day. In theaters March 23rd, 2018.
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March 30 Store Capital Corp
* Store Capital raises $235 million in term debt
* Store Capital Corp - notes were sold to a group of qualified institutional buyers at an interest rate of 4.32%
* Sells $135 million in a+ rated securities and enters into $100 million term loan
* Store Capital Corp - raised $100 million through a floating-rate, two-year term loan with three one-year extension options
* Store Capital - net proceeds from sale of master funding notes and term loan to be used to reduce amounts outstanding under co's unsecured credit facility Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Emergency services are on the scene at the Riverside flats in Ayr where a fire has broken out.
The blaze is believed to have started due to a grill being left on in a third floor room.
There are three fire engines on the scene helping to deal with it.
A resident who was scurrying away from the scene spoke about the incident.
He said: "There is an almighty noise that comes from those alarms when they go off.
"I heard it had started from a grill.
"I stay on the 13th floor so it was a nightmare for me coming down.
"The crews were quick on the scene to be fair to them.
"It' frustrating though as all the water used will flood the flats below."
Fire crews are still at the scene and dealing with the situation.
We will update as and when developments occur.
RUSSIAN Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov visits Pyongyang on Thursday in the latest sign that the "cancelled" US-North Korea summit could be back on track for June 12 or later. The "on-off" uncertainty surrounding the Singapore session, which reflects the natures of both Kim Jong-Un and Donald
We already told you the other day when we reported the availability of new development releases of GNOME Software and GTK+ that the GNOME developers are currently preparing to unleash the first Beta version of the GNOME 3.24 desktop.
Since yesterday, a lot more apps and core components from the GNOME Stack have appeared on the project's FTP servers, including the Nautilus file manager, which is used by default in numerous Linux-based operating systems that use the GNOME Stack, including Ubuntu, Fedora Workstation, Solus, and many others.
Miles Jai has been posting videos on YouTube since 2009, and if you haven’t heard of him yet, you’re missing out.
From beauty tutorials to hilarious sketches, Miles Jai has something for everyone on his channel, MilesJaiProductions.
Since going viral in 2012, Miles has gained stardom and has become one of the most influential YouTubers. He has collaborated with other huge YouTubers such as Tyler Oakley and has hosted panels at Vidicon.
If you’re not intrigued yet, here’s five things to know about Miles that will make you love him as much as we do!
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From Kickstarter to Challenger: Knixwear’s Disruptive New Model Hear Joanna Griffiths, founder and CEO of Knixwear, a Kickstarter sensation disrupting women’s intimate apparel market, share her brand’s story ...
Hear Joanna Griffiths, founder and CEO of Knixwear, a Kickstarter sensation disrupting women’s intimate apparel market, share her brand’s story and its outlook on the future.
Knixwear holds the records for most-funded fashion project and most-funded women’s project in Kickstarter history. Now sold online and carried in over 500 retail locations across North America, Knixwear has its sights set on even greater disruption within the apparel industry.
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About Brett Young Centre Dementia Gateway
The Brett Young Centre is one of two Dementia Gateways in Dudley. Dementia Advisors support people with a formal diagnosis of dementia and their carers with information and Guidance about the Journey of Dementia. They can signpost and connect people to informal and formal services, relevant to their individual requirements. Where appropriate an assessment for a placement at a Dementia Centre can be offered. Brett Young provides day or session placements for the person with Dementia. This is a paid for service and provides therapeutic activities, care support and day respite. Brett Young also hosts support groups for the carers of people with Dementia.
DALLAS — The Dallas Stars formed a line next to players from the Vegas Golden Knights to honour victims of last weekend's mass shooting before the debut of the first major pro sports franchise in Las Vegas.
After Dallas introductions marking the 25th season since the NHL came to Texas, the Stars players skated from their blue line to the Vegas blue line so that both sets of players were together for pregame remembrances Friday night.
The Stars first honoured a staff member who died in a car wreck during the off-season before paying tribute to play-by-play announcer Dave Strader, who died of bile duct cancer at 62 the same day of the Vegas shooting that killed 58 people.
There was were brief moments of silence for each, and the video board read "Viva Las Vegas" as the public address announcer said, "Dallas stands with Vegas and those affected by the horrifying tragedy."
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There was a lot to chew over in the deal Theresa May struck on the issues British negotiators have been grappling with for months around Brexit. The part that caught my eye last week, despite its lack of glamour, was the confirmation that "nothing would be agreed until everything is agreed".
That conforms to the European Union's beloved negotiating mantra, but the British could use it as a way to deter them from trying to pocket the money on the table and offering little in return during the upcoming trade talks. As Mrs May explained to MPs: “It depends upon a broader agreement being reached...so if there is no agreement then our offer also falls away.”
The Prime Minister's diplomatic gambit is, in short: If European leaders fail to give Britain value, why should they get its money? David Davis backed her up on Sunday, telling Andrew Marr that what they had agreed so far was "more a statement...
The Fort Mitchell location was an important place for the community, a store spokesperson said. (FOX19 NOW)
A Remke Market in northern Kentucky will close next month after more than 60 years in business.
The Dixie Highway store is set to shut down by April 13, Remke Director of Customer Relations Pat Iasillo confirmed Monday.
Closing the “land-locked” store has been in the works for some time, Iasillo told the Cincinnati Enquirer.
Hours of operation will soon be reduced and a going-out-of-business sale is slated to begin Monday, March 26, the Enquirer reports.
Remke started out as a family-operated grocer in Cincinnati and northern Kentucky in 1897. Fresh Encounter, Inc. purchased the company last year.
[Related: Toys R Us gift cards good only for the next 30 days]
There are nine Remkes in the greater Cincinnati area, including a store less than two miles away from the soon-to-be-closed location on Dixie Highway.
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April 28 Mx Gold Corp
* MX Gold Corp. Continues to earn interest in durango smelter project in Mexico
* Has paid an additional $425,000 to american metal mining s.a as required under option agreement Further company coverage:
Brand Battles: Walmart, Bud Light, Boston Beer Co.
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 7:35 PM EST) -- In Law360’s latest roundup of new actions at the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, Walmart fights to protect one of its big private label brands, Anheuser-Busch moves to block a “B.U.D. L.I.G.H.T.” mark, and the company behind Sam Adams fights for the right to “Day Party.”
The Fate of “Equate”
Walmart went to the board this week to a block medical software firm called XchangeLabs LLC from registering its “Equate” brand as a trademark.
XchangeLabs uses the name for a “powerful health information exchange engine” and...
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Let’s face it, there are sometimes multiple moments in a week that are anxiety-inducing. From headlines so frightening, upsetting or just plain disheartening that they stop you in your tracks, to those everyday moments that raise your heart rate (such as a stressful situation at work or being crowded into public transport on your daily commute). For times like these, we’ve become very fond of this GIF doing the rounds on Twitter.
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If you feel your heart rate rising, inhale and exhale along with the expanding and decreasing shapes – it’ll help manage your breathing and is also strangely mesmerising at the same time. Save it on your phone for times of need.
This article originally appeared on Vogue.co.uk
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Spain’s Banco Sabadell:
* SAYS DEPOSITS HAVE GRADUALLY RECOVERED AFTER UNCERTAINTY IN CATALONIA AT BEGINNING OF LAST OCTOBER, WE FORESEE FURTHER IMPROVEMENTS IN THE FUTURE Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting by Madrid Newsroom)
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey has issued a decree to adjust its current laws to a new presidential system that comes into effect with last month's presidential and parliamentary elections.
The decree issued Wednesday changes the wording in some 5,000 laws, removing references to the prime minister — whose office has been abolished — and transferring some powers to the president.
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan won the presidential election on June 24 with 52.6 percent of the vote, according to results which have yet to be confirmed by Turkey's electoral council.
Erdogan will now rule with substantially expanded powers in line with constitutional changes that were narrowly approved in a referendum last year.
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CHARLOTTE, Mich (WLNS) - One person is dead and another injured following a rollover crash outside of Charlotte this morning.
Deputies from the Eaton County Sheriff's Office were called to the intersection of Island Highway and Stewart Road just before 8:30 a.m.
They found two vehicles had crashed and left the road.
One woman was taken to a local hospital and her condition is not known at this time.
The driver of the second vehicle died at the scene.
Investigators are working now to determine what caused the crash and the intersection will remain closed while they do their work.
Drivers are asked to avoid the area until further notice.
This story is developing and will be updated online and on 6 News.
ST. JOSEPH -- St. Joseph's City Council decided to uphold the paid suspension of Police Chief Joel Klein after a closed session Monday night.
The council made the decision after over an hour of closed deliberation about the investigation over allegations made against Klein, who was placed on paid administrative leave last Thursday. Sergeant Dwight Pfannenstein took over and remains acting police chief.
Details are still publically unavailable.
Excessive usage of cosmetics like lipsticks and certain chemical-infused lip balms can cause product build-up and leave your lips looking rough and chapped.
That is why, it is essential to exfoliate the skin on your lips on a regular basis, as exfoliation can not only eliminate product build-up but also remove dead skin cells and impurities from the skin.
Moreover, it is an easy method that can be easily done at home without splurging big money. All you need is a lip scrub that can exfoliate your lips and help you get a super-smooth pout.
While there are different types of lip scrubs available in beauty stores, it is always wise to prepare your own lip scrub at home by using 100% natural ingredients that are loaded with exfoliating properties.
Today, at Boldsky, we've curated a list of lip scrub recipes that are easy to make and highly effective. Try any of these natural lip scrubs to bid goodbye to rough lips and say hello to super-smooth and luscious lips.
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March 19 (Reuters) - Ibase Technology Inc :
* Says it plans to pay annual cash dividend as T$2.5/share for 2017
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/fvhkKQ
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
C.B. Fair regional president of West Atlanta for United Community Bank in its Marietta office, presents a $1,000 check to Lisa Mello, regional development officer of the WellStar Foundation.
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May 2 Edgewell Personal Care Co
* Edgewell personal care announces second quarter fiscal 2017 results and updates fiscal year 2017 financial outlook
* Q2 adjusted earnings per share $1.21
* Q2 GAAP earnings per share $1.14
* Q2 sales $611 million versus I/B/E/S view $608.1 million
* Q2 earnings per share view $1.13 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Sees FY 2017 adjusted earnings per share $3.80 to $4.00
* Sees FY 2017 GAAP earnings per share $3.50 to $3.70
* For fiscal 2017, co is revising its organic net sales outlook to be about flat versus prior outlook of up single digits
* FY 2017 reported net sales are now expected to be down about 1 pct,
* FY2017 earnings per share view $3.77, revenue view $2.36 billion -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Category softness that co is seeing in U.S., particularly in wet shave, creates a challenging environment going forward Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Uncertainty about husband’s whereabouts: Woman seeks divorce from “relative”
A housewife, Hauwa Musa, on Tuesday approached a Mararaba Upper Area Court, Nasarawa State, to demand for divorce from her husband’s family, as she cannot establish whether he is alive or dead. Hauwa told the court that the respondent, one Mr Musa Dangudu, who is a farmer and resides at One Man Village, is an […]
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RESIDENTS of the areas surrounding the two potential replacement sites for Fontaine Vinery businesses have suggested the light industrial storage is allocated in more remote areas, such as the Longue Hougue.
The Pulais Vinery and the Extension Vinery are being looked at as the States wants to move companies out of Fontaine, which only has temporary planning permission.
Planning applications for change of use have been submitted for both, while the States has applied for a 10-month extension for Fontaine in the meantime.
The 9,751sq.m Extension Vinery is on, what one resident described as, the Guernsey equivalent of the M25, and the traffic there may cause logistical issues for trucks coming in and out.
GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Packers' team doctor is evaluating tests on Aaron Rodgers' surgically repaired right collarbone to determine if the quarterback can return for Green Bay's game this weekend against Carolina.
The tests were done Monday. Coach Mike McCarthy says there's no timeline on when medical staff will decide on potentially clearing Rodgers. McCarthy says he would like to know as soon as possible, but Rodgers' availability is a medical decision.
Rodgers could be eligible to be activated for Sunday's game against Carolina, which would be eight games after getting hurt Oct. 15 at Minnesota. The two-time NFL MVP returned to practice Dec. 2 on what McCarthy called a "trial return." Rodgers ran the scout team last week.
Green Bay (7-6) remains in contention for a playoff spot.
 The annual Chambers Community Award Banquet will recognize those individuals who make the community a better place in which to live, Camber president Dawn Meyer said.
The banquet will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday at Gemstones, 801 Grandridge Road
City Mayor Norm Childress is the Master of ceremonies for the evening.
Among those nominated for special recognition are Tim Bardell, Gail Boose, Mike Carpenter, Kim Cassie, Beth Lin Dill, Dollar Tree, Fast Mobile Services, Grandview Herald, GMC Training Institute, Tucker Kellogg, Key Bank, Lower Valley Business Connections, Carman McKinney, Gloria Mendoza, John Myers, New Hong Kong, Tammy Ouellette, Jim Sewell, Joan Souders, Ray Vining and Janet White.
Tickets on sale at the Grandview Chamber Office, GMC Training Institute, City of Grandview, and Key Bank.
James Stoves, 82, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Houma, died Sunday, June 11, 2017.
Visitation will be Saturday from 8 a.m. until services at 10 a.m. at Howard 3rd Zion Travelers Baptist Church in Houma. Burial will follow in Crozier Cemetery.
He is survived by two sons, Marcus Stoves of Franklin and Corey Stoves of Houma; a daughter, Shenicka Stoves of Morgan City; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives.
He was preceded in death by his wife, a daughter, a grandson, parents and seven siblings.
Jones Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
WASHINGTON (AP) — A top Senate Democrat says Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch has said he hopes to be "half the nominee" as the judge nominated by President Barack Obama last year, only to be blocked by Senate Republicans.
Illinois Democrat Dick Durbin told reporters that Gorsuch also told him in a private meeting Tuesday that Judge Merrick Garland was a "model nominee."
Durbin was among several senators visited Tuesday by Gorsuch. He says Gorsuch "made a positive impression" and appears to be a "very thoughtful."
Many Democrats continue to harbor hard feelings over last year's treatment of Garland at the hands of Senate Republicans, who denied a hearing and a vote because it was an election year.
Durbin did not say whether he might vote for Gorsuch.
April 20 Groupe Open SA:
* Q1 revenue 83.9 million euros ($90.2 million) versus 76.4 million euros year ago
* Maintains its objective of 500 million euros in revenue and 10 percent of recurring operating profit in 2020
* Confirms for the year 2017 its objective of growth of its revenue and its results Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9307 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
Vice president of the Ghana Football Association, Mr. George Afriyie has been relieved off his duties.
This decision was taken at an Executive Committee meeting of the Association held in Accra on Tuesday, February 24.
Breaking News: Mr George Afriyie has been released of his duties as the Vice President of the @ghanafaofficial following a meeting of the Executive Commitee. A new Vice President will be announced soon. — Ghana Football Association (@ghanafaofficial) April 24, 2018
A new Vice president will soon be announced.
More to follow…
March 30 Jazz pharmaceuticals:
* Jazz Pharmaceuticals Plc - co and Nippon Shinyaku enter into license agreements for development and commercialization of Defitelio and Vyxeos in Japan
* Jazz Pharmaceuticals - will manufacture, supply Defitelio and Vyxeos to Nippon Shinyaku; will receive revenue based on percent of product sales in Japan Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom)
McLaren team chief Eric Boullier during a Formula One pre-season test session at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya race track in Montmelo, Spain, Mar. 8, 2018. EPA-EFE FILE/ALEJANDRO GARCIA
Formula One team McLaren on Wednesday announced the resignation of racing director Eric Boullier and named Gil de Ferran as his replacement, following a poor start to the team's 2018 season.
In a further shake-up of McLaren's technical leadership team, Andrea Stella was named performance director, while Chief Operating Officer Simon Roberts is to take responsibility for production, engineering and logistics.
The number of Maine children without health insurance is climbing after years of declines, even though fewer live in poverty, a new report found. The increase in Maine stands in stark contrast to the rest of the country, where the average rate of uninsured children has dropped significantly to 5 percent, according to the report released Tuesday by the Annie E. Casey Foundation.
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Screaming mobs of Japanese radical students invaded parliament grounds and engaged in a bloody free-for-all with police using fire hoses and clubs in Tokyo, June 15, 1960. Shouting against pro-American Prime Minister Nobusuke Kishi and hurling chunks of pavement at some 1,000 police, hundreds of students surged into the grounds through the south gate after tearing down the heavy gates and setting fire to a police truck blocking their way. More than 300 were reported injured and two dead, one confirmed, in worst flare-up of violence since Japan's left wing launched a massive campaign against the prime minister and the U.S.-Japan Security Treaty. Rioting leftists Zengakuren and police betting in front of the south gate of the Diet Building.
(Adds details of tax, Lufthansa share price)
BERLIN, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Negotiators for a new grand coalition between Chancellor Angela Merkel’s conservatives and Germany’s Social Democrats plan to progressively abolish the country’s air transport tax, according to a working paper seen by Reuters on Friday.
The tax is levied on ticket prices and costs between 7 and 40 euros ($8.74-49.96) depending on the distance flown.
The government collects over 1 billion euros a year from the tax, with over half the total paid by German airlines, including Lufthansa, Germany’s largest carrier.
“We want to gradually abolish the air transport tax in this legislative period,” the paper said.
Lufthansa shares turned slightly positive after the report, making them one of only two gainers on a 1.3 percent weaker DAX index at 1148 GMT.
The BDL aviation association, which represents the interests of the airline industry, declined to comment on the coalition negotiations. It has previously called for the tax to be abolished.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said his country wanted constructive dialogue with its international partners.
MOSCOW - Russia has no desire for a new arms race and will do everything it can to resolve differences with other countries, while defending its national interests, President Vladimir Putin said on Monday.
Putin, at a meeting with the opponents he defeated in Sunday’s presidential election, said Russia wanted constructive dialogue with its international partners, though he said they would need to reciprocate, and respect Russia.
April 20 Redx Pharma Plc:
* Appointed Iain Ross as chairman of its board of directors and as a non-executive director of company, effective from May 1, 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom: +91 806 749 1136)
A Nashville judge has revoked the bond of a man accused of killing four people at a Waffle House restaurant.
Court records show that a judge struck the $2 million bond for Travis Reinking until a hearing can be held Wednesday. The records did not give a reason why General Sessions Judge Michael Mondelli revoked the bond.
Reinking has been charged with four counts of criminal homicide. Police say the 29-year-old man opened fire outside the restaurant with an AR-15 rifle and then stormed the restaurant, wearing only a green jacket. Four other people were injured in the shooting.
An attorney listed as Reinking's lawyer did not immediately respond to an email seeking comment.
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A mother who was told not to breastfeed her baby at a GAA match, says she was left "shocked" and "embarrassed".
Iseult Mangan was asked by an official at the weekend's Kildare/Mayo match to go to the toilets if she wanted to nurse her child.
Other staff came to her aid and told her breastfeeding is welcome.
Iseult says she felt upset at the whole situation.
She said: "Security says 'no, you can't do that here', and I said 'what do you mean I can't do that here?', so he said 'you can do that in the toilets'.
"To which I stepped back and I had my 11-year-old daughter right behind me, my husband and my sons had gone off to watch the match where we'd said we'd go if we didn't get a seat.
"I said to him 'are you for real?', and he just looked over my shoulder and didn't engage with me again."
Feb 1 (Reuters) - Curo Group Holdings Corp:
* ANNOUNCES FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2017 FINANCIAL RESULTS AND ISSUES 2018 EARNINGS OUTLOOK
* Q4 ADJUSTED EARNINGS PER SHARE $0.48
* Q4 GAAP EARNINGS PER SHARE $0.16
* Q4 REVENUE ROSE 22 PERCENT TO $267 MILLION
* SEES FY 2018 ADJUSTED EARNINGS PER SHARE $2.25 TO $2.40
* SEES FY 2018 REVENUE $1.025 BILLION TO $1.08 BILLION Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Beede was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento on Monday, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
The pitching prospect was an outside contender for a rotation spot heading into spring training, but a 10.80 ERA in 8.1 innings pitched quickly ended those discussions. Beede still poses as the team's top arm in the minor leagues, but he'll need to spend a bit more time at Triple-A before earning a promotion to the majors sometime during the regular season.
Bank launches green crowdfunding platform
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A solar farm and a heat pump company are to become the first businesses to benefit from a UK bank’s newly launched crowdfunding platform.
Triodos Bank’s platform will allow the public to invest directly in renewable energy projects.
The first round of funding will help Mendip Renewables raise £1.8 million to take a 5MW operational solar farm in Somerset into community ownership.
Investors will be able to earn 5% interest per year, repayable over 17 years.
It will also assist Rendesco in raising £5.5 million to develop green energy from ground source heat pumps and is paying 7% interest per year over a seven-year term.
The company hopes to develop 100 sites, with a focus on providing low carbon heating to keep the elderly warm in retirement homes.
The platform, which the bank says is the first to be launched by a business of its kind in the UK, will launch on the 3rd of February.
The Florida Resident Family Fun Pack has returned to Cirque du Soleil’s “La Nouba,” which plays its last performance Dec. 31 at Disney Springs.
Through Dec. 16, Florida residents can purchase three tickets to the colorful, acrobatic show for $96.75, plus tax. A four-pack of tickets costs $129 plus tax. Those prices are for the least expensive seats; there are discounts for the premium seats, as well.
If you’ve been to the theater, though, you know that every seat offers a fine view of the clowns, acrobats, trapeze artists and other circus performers that fill the stage.
Disney Springs is off Interstate 4 at Walt Disney World. Showtimes are generally Tuesdays-Saturdays. Regular-price tickets go for about $60-$150.
For the discount offer, proof of Florida residency is required. For more information, call 407-WDW-SEAT or go to cirquedusoleil.com/lanouba.
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Bailey C. Moore is a 10-year-old from Houston.The fourth-grade student maintains a straight "A" grade-point average while playing football and running track.Bailey has written several manuscripts he plans to publish. Mr. Archie is Missing is the first of many where Bailey will show the world how a kid handles life during hard times, and how the people in his life can help him get through it.Mr. Archie is Missing is based on attracting the right type of attention and respect.
Are you nonplused when you go shopping near your apartment in Long Island City? Ever wondered why a neighborhood of multi-million dollar brownstones can't support a grocery store? Or why there isn't a pharmacy close to your hipster hovel in Bushwick? To easy your confusion, real estate experts weighed in on the problem of lagging infrastructure in NYC's emerging neighborhoods. A lot of it comes down to the quirks of individual neighborhoods, David Maundrell, executive vice president of new development for Brooklyn and Queens at Citi Habitats, told Brick Underground.
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Our fabulous listener Cathy brought us bag of Oreo’s Kettle Corn flavor as well as some beautiful pics of her trip to the Holy Land! Check it out in our video.
YEREVAN, APRIL 18, ARMENPRESS. The Seismic Protection Survey Seismological Network of the Ministry of Emergency Situations informs that on April 18, at 10:49, an earthquake was registered 18km west from Stepanavan town, the Ministry told Armenpress.
The tremor measured magnitude 3 points at the epicenter area.
The earthquake was felt in Dzorashen and Sarapat villages with 3 points.
Today on the Academic Minute, Sebastian Deffner, assistant professor of physics at the University of Maryland Baltimore County, explores quantum supremacy and how it could keep our data safe in the future. Learn more about the Academic Minute here.
Rahul Shah of Motilal Oswal told CNBC-TV18, " Bharat Forge has been rallying for the last couple of days and good support is at Rs 880 levels. So, my sense is longs rallied in futures plus the technicals also gives a good break out at current levels. So, I would go long in Bharat Forge with a stop loss of Rs 910 and target of Rs 970.""I would short Yes Bank with a stop loss of Rs 1,162 for target of Rs 1,115," he said."We have seen OMCs recovering in last two trading sessions and again in today's session, we have seen some gains extending. So, longs creation plus the technical move up in the stocks indicates that the downside limit seems to be very realistic in OMCs. I will go long in BPCL among that with a stop loss of Rs 620 and target of Rs 655."
Officers of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic detained a member of an international terrorist organization. Press service of the law enforcement agency reported.
According to its information, E.I., born in 1996, resident of Jalal-Abad region, went to Turkey through Russia in 2014 and then moved to Syria . There he participated in an armed conflict, underwent subversive and combat training and was a member of the terrorist organization Jebhat an-Nusra.
A criminal case was opened. The detainee was arresred for two months and placed into detention center No.5 in Osh .
Investigative and operational measures are being carried out to detect other participants.
Note, members of the religious extremist organization Hizb ut-Tahrir were detained in Jalal-Abad region today.
LAKEWOOD, Ohio - An Uber driver pulled a knife on his passengers on Sunday morning after one of them said his vehicle smelled like smoke, according to police.
Two passengers were getting out of an Uber in Lakewood, Ohio, a suburb of Cleveland, around 12:38 a.m. when a female passenger slammed the door and the driver made a comment to the female passenger.
The female passenger said his vehicle smelled like smoke and she shut the door again. According to police, the driver exited the vehicle with a knife and yelled at a male passenger.
According to the police report, words and physical slaps were exchanged between the two men. The driver threatened to get a gun, which prompted the man and woman to go into a house.
The driver left the area. When police arrived, they took the knife that was found at the scene. The victims did not want to prosecute the driver at the time of the incident.
A young girl was listed in critical condition Wednesday morning after the car she was riding in was involved in a head-on collision in Paramount.
The crash happened about 7:50 p.m. Tuesday near the intersection of Somerset Boulevard and Texaco Avenue when a driver trying to beat a red-light swerved to miss a car making a left turn in front of him and slammed head-on into the car carrying the child and her father, said Traffic Investigator Robert Solorio of the Lakewood sheriff’s station.
The girl was rushed to the hospital with major injuries and is listed in critical condition, Solorio said. Her father was also injured, he said.
No arrests have been made, but charges could be filed against the driver if the child does not survive, Solorio said.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel delivers a speech during a budget debate at the German parliament Bundestag at the Reichstag building in Berlin, Wednesday, Germany, July 4, 2018. Markus Schreiber AP Photo
John Mayer is solidifying himself as one of the greatest thinkers of our time.
On Wednesday, the “Search for Everything” singer proposed a particularly brilliant idea for anyone who’s ever been stuck listening to hold music.
“They should let everyone on hold with customer service talk to one another,” Mayer, 39, tweeted.
Some loved the idea, including rapper Post Malone, who called Mayer a “genius.”
Another user quipped, “I work for a telecoms company. I’m taking that idea to work tomorrow!”
Not everyone was impressed, however.
Writer Jesse Berney replied, “When your mind is not a wonderland.”
It’s not the first bright idea the singer has shared with the public.
Mayer previously detailed his intricate skincare regimen over Snapchat, and in July revealed that he may well have found the meaning of life.
British police searched for clues on Monday (February 26) in the rubble of a shop and apartment destroyed by an explosion that killed at least five in the city of Leicester on Sunday evening. Sarah Charlton reports.
Demonstrators are expected to gather outside the American consulate to express their opposition to white supremacists.
The first week of the year is off to a warm one. Temperatures have been extremely warm and we should remain above average through Wednesday. By Thursday, a front approaches South Florida bringing temperatures down to seasonal values with lows in the low to middle 60’s and afternoon highs in the mid 70’s. However, bundle up South Florida on Friday morning. We are expecting temperatures to drop down into the 50’s with a gradual warming trend for the weekend.
Good morning! It's a new year, but the same south Florida forecast: warm & breezy. @wsvn pic.twitter.com/7bB2SdaGnj — Vivian Gonzalez (@VivianGonzalez7) January 2, 2017
If front holds, temperatures are forecast to cool down a bit starting Thursday. @wsvn pic.twitter.com/zEisrOfaUU — Vivian Gonzalez (@VivianGonzalez7) January 2, 2017
Have a wonderful day South Florida and make it a safe one!
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In March and April hackers tried to infiltrate computers of think tanks associated with Germany's top two political parties. A year earlier, scammers set up a fake server in Latvia to flood German lawmakers with phishing emails.
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This year’s USAA Air Hockey World Championships were held from Oct. 20-22 at Rice University in Houston, Texas. Industry sponsors of the competitive event included Gold Standard Games and Valley-Dynamo. 21-year-old Jacob Weissman, a Houston native, won his first title in a surprising upset against Vadim Chiznevskiv, a player from Moscow who came in second. Weismann carries on a family legacy, adding to his father Tim Weissman’s 10 world titles.
Third place went to two-time USAA champ Colin Cummings of Beaumont, Texas, who has a long career ahead of him at 18 years old. Fourth place went to long-time air hockey veteran Brian Accrocco, also from Houston.
The Friday night Doubles competition was won by Danny Hynes and Brian Accrocco. The Women’s title went to Lilo Daher of the University of Houston.
For more information on air hockey promotions, go to www.goldstandardairhockey.com, or www.valley-dynamo.com.
Citigroup Inc. named Carmen Haddad as the head of its Saudi Arabia business as the U.S. bank seeks to return to the kingdom after a more than 10-year absence, according to people familiar with the matter. Haddad is currently leading Citigroup's strategy and business development for the kingdom, which the bank designates as a non-presence country, said the people, asking not to be identified because the appointment isn't public.
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MADISON, Wis. — A state appeals court says a public relations firm doesn't have the right to free access to the state Department of Transportation's accident database.
The DOT releases accident reports through its website for $6 per report, through written requests and through a subscription service that costs $250 per week. Media Placement Services argues DOT should grant free access to the agency's accident database.
The 1st District Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday that Wisconsin's open records law and other statutes allow DOT to charge access fees and case law has held that the right to access records doesn't extend to databases. The court said Media Placement Services can access the data in other ways like any other member of the public.
The firm's attorney, Robert Pledl, had no immediate comment.
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“Every teenager thinks their parents are evil. What if they actually are?”
That’s the premise behind Marvel’s Runaways, a new Hulu series based on the fan-beloved comic of the same name. The drama follows six teens with special powers and a severe distaste for one another who are forced to band together when they discover that their parents are villainous masterminds. Just your average set of #TeenProblems, brought to you by Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage, the team behind The O.C. and Gossip Girl.
In a new teaser released Friday (October 6), we see teens Alex (Rhenzy Feliz), Gert (Ariela Barer), Nico (Lyrica Okano), Molly (Allegra Acosta), Karolina (Virginia Gardner), and Chase (Gregg Sulkin) discover their parents indulging in some casual human sacrifice. SMH... Seth Cohen and Summer Roberts never had to deal with deranged schemes like this.
The first three episodes of Runaways hit Hulu on November 21.
Remembering Pakistan's most iconic Alexander ad.
Artist Majeed Ahmed was the art director on this print ad, in what I believe is probably the finest Pakistani pairing ever of the classic model of copywriter-art director. This was an era when art directors such as Helmut Krone in the United States had started changing advertising design models quite drastically, stripping them down to a page’s bare essentials and Majeed Ahmed’s art direction is in keeping with the simple, yet effective, minimalism that Krone had advocated.
The Alexander Ad doesn’t just signify the boldness with which Pakistani advertising presented itself in the past, it also highlights something much more significant: respect given to the reader. There is a sort of mutual understanding here: I, the writer, will write something clever, because I know you, the reader, appreciate reading something clever.
The American Civil Liberties Union is suing the Trump administration, claiming it is violating immigration laws and its own policies by detaining immigrants who have a solid case for seeking asylum in the United States.
A 37-year-old man was arrested by Olympia police Sunday night on suspicion of unlawful carrying of a firearm and obstructing justice.
Okotoks RCMP are investigating after two more mailboxes were damaged in the MD of Foothills this past week.
Police say they were called out to two separate incidents of mischief to mailboxes on Thursday, February 1 and Friday, February 2.
One of the damaged mailboxes is located at Brooks Street and Highway 2A and the other one is located at 16 Avenue East and Macleod Trail.
According to RCMP, they believe the locks to the mailboxes were cut, but it is unknown if any mail was taken.
Police are asking anyone with information on this or any other crime to call Okotoks RCMP at (403) 995-6400, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), by internet at www.tipsubmit.com or by SMS.
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Talks on the Syrian crisis involving Russia, Iran, and Turkey that were due to start in the Kazakhstan capital, Astana, on Wednesday had been delayed by one day, Kazakhstan's foreign ministry said.
Delegations from the Syrian government and rebel groups have already arrived in Astana for the talks, to which United Nations Syria envoy Staffan de Mistura has also been invited.
MEXICO CITY (AP) - Mexico's governmental rights agency says many of the country's prisons are unsafe, overcrowded and understaffed.
The National Human Rights Commission says it surveyed conditions at over 190 state, local and federal jails.
It found that inmates often controlled some areas of prisons, or had contraband inside.
The report released Wednesday cited insufficient staff, unsafe procedures and poor medical care at many facilities.
The conclusions come as no surprise. In recent months, inmates in Mexico have staged mass escapes, battled each other and shot it out with police and guards with guns smuggled into prison.
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NEW HAVEN — Part of Route 15 soutbound is congested Wednesday due to a two-vehicle accident, according to the Department of Transportation.
The DOT said delays are expected between exits 60 and 59. The accident was inside the West Rock Tunnel and crews are working on getting it cleared.
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Jackpot Airlines' owner attempts to highjack a plane and reroute it to Mexico after he learns that he will be arrested as soon as his flight lands.
Even though Valentine’s Day is commercialised, a lot of people celebrate by expressing their love for their partner, family members or friends. Those against the concept of the day have stated that a person shouldn’t need a designated date to show affection. But, in Andrews opinion, it is a day when those who aren’t able to say anything all year round can do so without being embarrassed.
Crews in Crisp County have begun working to prevent as much flooding as possible as heavy rain is expected to head into the area over the holiday weekend. It's not necessarily flooding on the lake the county's Emergency Management Agency is focusing on.
The Boise Nationals and FC Nova combined U-19 girls team was the first Idaho team to win a Far West Regional soccer title in 2016. The two clubs will join on a permanent basis in June as the Boise Timbers-Thorns. Katherine Jones kjones@idahostatesman.com
The House of Representatives on Thursday witnessed a mild drama when a member of the House of Representatives from Kaduna, Adams Jagaba, announced his defection from the All Progressives Congress, APC to the People’s Democratic Party, PDP.
Jagaba had earlier in Kaduna disclosed that he was dumping the ruling party to the opposition PDP.
Before making the announcement on the floor of the Green Chamber, he introduced himself thus: “I’m Hon Jagaba Adams Jagaba and I’m of the PDP.”
But Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara interrupted him.
He said: “No, no, Jagaba. You can’t do this to me.”
Immediately, members of the PDP started chanting their party’s name in jubilation, while members of the APC shouted “no, no.”
This lasted for a while before order was restored.
Dogara, after the atmosphere calmed, added “The truth is that I’m not aware and the House is not aware.
“As a ranking member, you know what to do. So, as far as we’re concerned, you’re still a member of APC.”
The North Las Vegas Police Department wants to remind drivers to remain safe behind the wheel to avoid life threatening situations.
Beginning May 15 to the 31st, the NLVPD along with the Joining Forces law enforcement program, will launch the statewide 'Click it or Ticket' campaign in an effort to highlight the importance of wearing seat belts while on the road, according to a media release.
Ticket citations will be issued to drivers who are not buckled up.
According to a 2018 Roadmap of State Highway Safety Laws publication, 23,714 occupants of passenger vehicles were killed in motor vehicle crashes in 2016, an increase of nearly 5% over 2015. Of the passenger vehicle occupant fatalities for which restraints use was known, 48% were not wearing seat belts.
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Dryer fire at Elgin home causes $30K in damage
A fire at a home Monday morning in northwest suburban Elgin caused $30,000 in damage.
The fire was reported about 10:24 a.m. at a home in the 800 block of Suzanne, according to a statement from the city of Elgin.
The source of the fire was determined to be a dryer in the laundry room and the blaze was put out. No injuries were reported. The estimated loss was $30,000.
Like nearly every model in McLaren‘s lineup, the British automaker has introduced a convertible version of the 570S.
Set to be revealed in full at the 2017 Goodwood Festival of Speed, the 570S Spider’s familiar 3.8L twin-turbo V8 remains unchanged, with 562 horsepower. What does change is the weight; the folding roof adds just 46 kilograms to the coupe’s bottom line.
The folding hardtop takes 15 seconds to raise and lower, and can be actuated at speeds up to 40 km/h. Acceleration from rest to 100 km/h takes just 3.2 seconds; with the roof up, the 570S Spider tops out at 328 km/h. Lower the roof and the 570S Spider’s top speed is 315 km/h. Save for a deployable rear spoiler that’s about a half-inch taller compared to the 570S coupe, the Spider is mostly unchanged visually.
The 570S Spider is already on sale, starting at $247,500 in Canada. McLaren will kick off initial 570S Spider production with a special Launch Edition model, where just 400 examples will be built.
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP)  A corrections officer has been accused of raping an inmate at a juvenile detention center in Florida.
News outlets cite an Orange County Sheriff's Office arrest report as saying 26-year-old Marcus Leon James forced himself on the 17-year-old girl Sunday night inside an office at the facility in Orlando. The state Department of Juvenile Justice says in a statement that James has been fired.
The sheriff's office says James was arrested Monday on charges of sexual battery by a custodian on a person younger than 18 and sexual misconduct by a corrections officer.
Investigators say James claimed the girl had consented to having sex with him.
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He is jailed without bail and it is unclear if he has a lawyer.
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Investigation continues into blaze at Missouri pig farm
CURRYVILLE, Mo. (AP) — Investigators are still looking into the cause of a spring blaze that killed thousands of pigs at an animal feeding operation in northeast Missouri.
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that the blaze in May swept through two structures at Spring Lake Pork in Curryville.
Missouri Department of Public Safety spokesman Mike O'Connell says foul play is not suspected. O'Connell says an employee of the farm told a Missouri Division of Fire Safety investigator that an estimated 16,000 pigs were killed in the fire, though other estimates had the number at closer to 6,000.
O'Connell says that by the time fire crews arrived the farm was "burned to the ground." Farm general manager Anthony Russo says the farm was a complete loss.
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President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order on Tuesday that will make changes to a temporary visa program that brings workers to the United States for high-skilled jobs.
The order, referred to as “Buy American, Hire American,” will aim to prevent immigration fraud, as well as make changes to H-1B visa program , Reuters reported . It also aligns with his "America First" campaign promises.
The executive order will ask for "the strict enforcement of all laws governing entry to the United States of labor from abroad for the stated purpose of creating higher wages and higher employment rates for workers in the United States," according to Reuters .
Trump will sign the executive order during a his visit to Kenosha, Wis., where he will visit the headquarters of tool manufacturer Snap-on Inc. The president is slated to tour the company prior to signing the executive order at 1:20 p.m. ET.
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Claire’s is declaring bankruptcy.
The girls’ accessories chain said Monday it’s filing for Chapter 11 protection to lower its debt by nearly two-billion dollars. Claire’s says an agreement with creditors will cut its debt and provide 575-million dollars in new capital.
The retailer says it’s struggling, like many of its peers, to adjust to slowing traffic in the malls where Claire’s stores are.
Claire’s expects to complete reorganization and come out of bankruptcy in September. Claire’s had more than one-point-three billion dollars in sales last year.
Two men have been stabbed and another is in custody following a brawl in Sydney's south west.
Great Basin Bicycles is hosting a winter indoor cycling event to benefit the Tahoe-Pyramid Bikeway on Saturday.
This is the second year they are raising money for the outdoor cause which continues the vision of following the Truckee River by foot or bicycle from its source at forested Lake Tahoe to Pyramid Lake.
The Bikeway Bikeathon begins at 7 a.m. and runs until 7 p.m. Saturday evening. Every hour, up to 16 riders will be taking off on a 19 mile course. Riders will use their own bike and experience a computerized course created by Great Basin Bicycles owner, Rich Staley. Last year, Staley rode for all 12 hours, and is hoping to do that again this year.
All ages are invited to participate. They say to bring your bike, cycling attire, small towel and water bottle to the event.
The fee is $12.00 per class with $6.00 going back to The Tahoe-Pyramid Bikeway.
Aaron Ramsey has emerged as one of few Arsenal players with leadership qualities
The former Gunners striker has revealed that he thinks the Welshman could be new boss Unai Emery's pick as skipper.
With Per Mertesacker having retired to join the Arsenal coaching staff, Emery will be selecting a new captain this summer.
Ramsey, meanwhile, is one of the longest serving stars at the Emirates, having signed from Cardiff back in 2008.
After finishing in sixth place last season, the north Londoners were accused of not having enough leaders within their ranks.
But Campbell, who made 166 league appearances for the Gunners, thinks Ramsey has the toughness required to be Emery's main man.
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CGC holds an Ordinary and Extraordinary General meeting on May 15, 2017 (KSE) Date: 16 Apr 2017 Combined Group Contracting Co. holds an Ordinary and Extraordinary General meeting on May 15, 2017. Shareholders shall discuss recommendation to distribute 20 Fils cash dividends per share as well as 10 bonus shares for each 100 share. Capital shall be increased and Articles of Incorporation as well as Company Statute shall be amended accordingly.
This event, produced by the Organization of Calypso Performing Artistes, will showcase the original songs composed for the 2018 festival as well as past favourites. 6 pm. $TBA.
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JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Baptist Convention’s Christian Life Commission has prepared a voter registration packet for churches. The packets include step-by-step instructions and materials that will be needed to conduct a voter registration drive on site. Churches are urged to host voter registrations on the weekend of July 7.
Citizens must be registered to vote (or change their address if they have moved since the last time they voted) by July 11 in order to vote in the Aug. 7, primaries.
The general election is scheduled for Nov. 6. IRS guidelines indicate that a church may sponsor or conduct a nonpartisan voter registration without jeopardizing its non-profit tax status.
To obtain a packet, contact Bev Ehlen at 314-608-0168 or at bevehlen@yahoo.com.
Stella and Wes learn not to mix business with….family on the next all new episode of LIFE SENTENCE, Friday at 9 on CW56!
LAS VEGAS — The famous neon sign of a cowgirl in downtown Las Vegas has been taken down as part of the construction of a planned casino-resort.
After more than two decades on Freemont Street, "Vegas Vickie" was dismantled Tuesday.
Casino owner Derek Stevens says his company is looking for a home for the neon sign. It was created in 1980 and originally dubbed "Sassy Sally" after a casino of that name.
Community and volunteer heroes were celebrated at the Community Spirit Awards 2017 organised by the Community Foundation for Calderdale.
The awards recognise the work that is carried out by charities, community groups and volunteers across the borough.
Community Spirit Award winners
Steve Duncan, CEO of the Community Foundation, said: “We didn’t have an awards ceremony last year, so we wanted to bring it back with a bang. We are blessed with brilliant community groups in Calderdale and they deserve recognition for their work.
“Thanks to our main sponsors we were able to offer a quality award ceremony, including unique bespoke awards for each of the winners which we commissioned from artist Rudi Holmes from Calder Forge”.
To read more about the winners and see more great pictures click here
Authorities hope the public will recognize a woman they suspect of stealing people’s wallets and using their identities to make fraudulent purchases.
According to the Glendale Police Department, the woman is said to be responsible for a series of thefts from restaurants in Glendale and Pasadena. The woman would reportedly use credit cards from the stolen wallets to purchase laptops.
Courtesy of the Glendale Police Department Authorities said the woman would use the stolen wallets to purchase expensive laptops Authorities said the woman would use the stolen wallets to purchase expensive laptops (Courtesy of the Glendale Police Department)
She is described as being in her 20s or 30s with a medium to heavy build and long brown hair that’s occasionally dyed blue.
Anyone with information about the woman can contact Glendale police at (818) 548-4911.
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JAKARTA May 2Indonesia attracted 909,173 foreign tourists in the month of March, up 12.78 percent from a year earlier, the statistics bureau said on Tuesday.
Foreign tourist arrivals had risen 9.19 percent in February.
The total number of visitors in March, including those passing through Indonesia's borders from neighbouring countries and foreign workers with permits for less than one year, was 1.02 million, up 11.64 percent from a year earlier.
(Reporting by Nilufar Rizki, Hidayat Setiaji and Gayatri Suroyo; Writing by Fransiska Nangoy)
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Last month, when Dallas resident Cindy Beatty drove to a nearby Home Depot to buy some plants for her home, she noticed something that shocked her: Many of the live oak trees on a commercial property along busy Forest Lane had been shorn of their branches and leaves. "The trees were lovely and beautiful.
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Former Denver Mayor Wellington Webb and Emmy Ruiz, Colorado state director for Hillary Clinton’s 2016 campaign, are among the 21 members named to a commission tasked with healing divisions within the national Democratic Party by suggesting reforms for its presidential nominating process, the Democratic National Committee announced Monday.
Upon further investigation, deputies learned that Kevin Seagrass, 46, of Grayson Kentucky, was traveling eastbound on Metropolis Lake Rd. in a 2011 Dodge pickup. Lee Hyde, 35, of Paducah and her six-year-old son were traveling northbound on Metropolis Lake in a 2015 Kia passenger car.
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Okay this time it’s legit!
Yes, he’s been wearing the ring for a while, but it’s officially official by an ordained official, Sam Hunt is MARRIED.
According to Us Weekly, the “House Party” singer and his now-wife exchanged vows in a local church in Cedartown, GA in front of their closest friends and family members.
Both Hunt and Hannah Lee Fowler, as well as Fowler’s bridesmaids, were dressed by Nashville bridal designer Olia Zavozina. (See pics of the bride’s dress HERE)
The couple had their reception at a place called In the Woods in Rockmart, GA, and about 150 people attended the wedding and reception.
Sam Hunt and Hannah Lee Fowler Celebrate at Wedding Reception!!! (PHOTOS) https://t.co/ZTW0Nnoryz — TMZ (@TMZ) April 17, 2017
It was confirmed in January that Hunt and Fowler were engaged. Hunt was also spotted wearing his wedding ring at this year’s ACM Awards, saying at the time, “I put it on to try it on and decided it felt too good and I didn’t want to take it off.”
Congrats to the new Mr & Mrs!
Western Digital seeks injunction to block Toshiba chip business transfer
TOKYO, June 15 Western Digital Corp said it has sought an injunction that would stop Japan's Toshiba Corp from selling its NAND chip business, deepening a spat between the partners.
Rally planned at Confederate memorial set for relocationTAMPA - Protesters are calling on Florida officials to honor a vote to relocate a Confederate monument from public property.A rally commemorating the victims of violence that followed a white supremacist rally in Virginia was scheduled Sunday evening in Tampa. Organizers planned to gather at a 106-year-old monument depicting Confederate soldiers outside a Hillsborough County [...]
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - A Philadelphia sports radio personality says he lost a weekly television gig after saying a female announcer calling an NFL game “sounds unnatural.”
Mike Missanelli said on his radio show that he was fired from “Sports Sunday” on WPVI, Philadelphia’s ABC station.
He says it’s because on Tuesday he questioned why ESPN was using Beth Mowins to do play-by-play on ESPN’s Monday Night Football double-header.
He says he has no one to blame but himself and calls it a “harsh result.”
The firing comes the same week Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton made sexist comments to a female reporter. When a Charlotte newspaper reporter asked Newton about a wide receiver’s route running, Newton laughed and said, “it’s funny to hear a female talk about routes.” He has apologized.
An ambulance stands near a subway station in Munich, Germany, Tuesday, June 13, 2017. Several people were injured, including a police officer, in a shooting early Tuesday at a Munich subway station, police said.
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Where a plaintiff whose husband died of malignant mesothelioma has moved in limine to preclude the testimony of an expert designated by one of the defendants, the motion must be denied because the expert has sufficient qualifications. “The Plaintiff contends that while Dr. [Michael] Graham is an expert pathologist, an expert medical examiner, and an expert ...
ATLANTA — Jane Fonda used her 80th birthday celebration to raise $1.3 million for her foundation.
The two-time Oscar-winner held the “Eight Decades of Jane” fundraiser at an upscale hotel Saturday night. The event recognized Fonda’s life achievements along with her foundation, Georgia Campaign for Adolescent Power & Potential, which she created in 1995.
The Atlanta-based non-profit focuses on teen pregnancy prevention and adolescent health.
Fonda’s foundation hosted the event with 228 guests in attendance including CNN founder and ex-husband Ted Turner, her son Troy Garity and producer Paula Weinstein. James Taylor and Carole King performed several songs including “So Far Away” and “You’ve Got a Friend.”
Dolly Parton, Kerry Washington, Ludacris and Oprah Winfrey shared a toast through a video message.
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The Duchess of Northumberland is to launch a fund-raising appeal for the Hindmarsh Hall in Alnmouth later this month.
The launch event takes place from 10.30am to 12.30pm on Saturday, February 17, and will kick-start the campaign to upgrade the 250-year-old, grade II-listed building, which is used for a range of village activities and events, including the food festival, pictured above.
Work is needed to the upper hall floor, the exterior stonework, roof and guttering, the east wall and the heating, lighting and insulation.
In December, we reported that the results of a questionnaire would help to inform some of the improvements to be made to the community facility.
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An Orillia woman is a big winner after matching six of seven Encore numbers.
Helen Reed matched the numbers during the April 13 Lotto Max draw, winning $100,000.
Reed purchased the winning ticket at Prices Corner Variety on Highway 12 in Oro-Medonte.
There was a buzzer-beater, some upsets, and a battle of the MVP favorites. Here are the top plays everybody will be talking about.
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2017 will be Cavanagh's swansong 15 February 2017
Sean Cavanagh leads out Tyrone.
©INPHO/Presseye/Andrew Paton. Sean Cavanagh leads out Tyrone.©INPHO/Presseye/Andrew Paton.
Sean Cavanagh is hoping to bow out on a high with Tyrone after confirming that 2017 will be his last year on the inter-county stage.
The three-time All-Ireland winner revealed to The Irish Daily Mail that he will hang up the boots once the curtain comes down on the Red Hands championship campaign this year.
“I'm pretty sure I won't be back in 2018.
“I really don't want to finish my career by limping out and knowing my body can't compete.
“It gets tougher every year but I feel quite strong at the moment and I feel as I have something to offer this year.”
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Rapper Meek Mill leaves prison after Pennsylvania high court orders him freed on bail while he appeals convictions.
Everyone likes a good upset. Well, everyone except for maybe the Colorado Rapids. On Tuesday night the Rapids squelched the Cinderella aspirations of Oklahoma Energy F.C. by making up a two goal deficit en route to their 3-2 win in the fourth round of the U.S. Open Cup.
The Energy kick-started the scoring with two goals in the first half from Daniel Gonzalez (38′) and Philip Rasmussen (45+1′). But the Rapids came in the second half with a flurry of goals from Dominique Badji (49′), Eric Miller (66′) and Dennis Castillo (89′).
You can check out Chris Brown’s full recap from the match via the link below. In the meantime, please enjoy some of Prost Amerika photographer Corbin Elliott’s shots from the match and do make sure to see his full gallery on SmugMug..
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YEREVAN, OCTOBER 6, ARMENPRESS. Prime Minister of Armenia Karen Karapetyan received Vice President of Samsung Electronics Seungsik Choi. The interlocutors discussed issues referring to IT projects planned in Armenia.
Seungsik Choi noted that the works aimed at bringing the projects to life successfully go on and their aim is to introduce innovative offers to the Armenian market.
Karen Karapetyan saluted Samsung’s initiatives and expressed the readiness of the Government to support their implementation, ARMENPRESS was informed from the press service of the Government of Armenia.
A man linked to an alleged kidnapping in Westlake was taken into custody Monday morning.Los Angeles police said they were on 3rd and Alvarado streets investigating a robbery Sunday night when they discovered the kidnapping also took place.Witnesses told investigators that they spotted a man beating up a woman outside the Holiday Lodge Motel on W. 3rd Street before he allegedly took her to a car.Authorities found the woman inside a car nearby, and she was taken to a nearby hospital with unspecified injuries.Police said the suspect, believed to be behind both crimes, was later arrested at an apartment complex in the area.The suspect's identity was not released.
Whether you rock a hoodie to get to and from the gym or you keep it on for your whole workout to build up a little extra sweat, we can all agree that we have a hoodie or two in our closets and definitely room for more. While any old zip-up or pullover will do the job to keep you warm, some hoodies are created to be more functional for working out, whether it be mesh panels or media pockets — because we can't go anywhere without our phones packed with workout playlists. If you're in the market for a new fitness hoodie, read ahead to find 19 stylish yet functional options.
MUMBAI: Veteran playback singer Lata Mangeshkar took to twitter in the New Year to express her admiration for singer-actor K.L. Saigal.
The singer revealed that she used to listen to Saigal's songs as a child and always wanted to meet him, but she never got the opportunity to. However, she went on to record two of his songs on her album 'Shraddhanjali'.
Those two songs are -
Main Kya Jaanu Kya Jadu Hai
Nainheen Ko Raah Dikha Prabhu
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Man wounded in McKinley Park drive-by shooting
A man was wounded in a drive-by shooting Friday night in the McKinley Park neighborhood on the South Side.
The 20-year-old was walking about 10:45 p.m. in the 3200 block of South Ashland when someone in a passing vehicle fired shots, striking him in the leg, according to Chicago Police.
He was taken to Stroger Hospital, where his condition stabilized, police said.
No one was in custody as Area Central detectives investigated.
Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham terrorists have reportedly arrested a commander of FSA-affiliated Liwa Shuhada al-Islam group Capt. Saeed Nakrash Abu Jamal.
The captain was detained by HTS in Sarmada town of Idlib province.
In September 2016 Saeed Nakrash Abu Jamal was transported with other 700 rebels from Daraya to the province of Idlib in an agreement with the Syrian army.
It should be noted that in March 2017, the Liwa Shuhada al-Islam group participated in the HTS-led Hama offensive, which was successfully repelled by the government forces.
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The Carey small varsity cheerleading squad took first place and won the tumbling division this weekend at Elmwood.
The Blue Devils are (from left) Olivia Haney, Abby Plott, Emmy Wood, Ally Eley, Hayden Kemerley, Karli Rigby, Aubrey Pfotenhauer, Hannah Coldiron and Skylar Sparks.
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JACKSON, Miss. (AP) – Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant is poised to sign the nation’s strictest abortion restrictions into law, and the state’s only abortion clinic is preparing an immediate legal challenge.
The Republican has a Monday deadline to act on House Bill 1510 , which bans abortions after 15 weeks’ gestation. Bryant says he will sign it, saying he wants Mississippi to be the “safest place in America for an unborn child.”
The bill will become law immediately. Pregnancies from rape and incest are not exempted.
The only exceptions to the 15-week limit are if a fetus has health problems making it “incompatible with life” outside of the womb at full term, or if the woman’s life or a “major bodily function” is threatened by pregnancy.
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The Marlins Joe Frisaro of MLB.com Peters from Triple-A New Orleans on Wednesday.
Peters will offer the Marlins such much-needed length out of the bullpen after seven relievers were used in Tuesday's 9-6 loss in 16 innings. The lefty opened the season in the Miami rotation before losing his spot in early May after giving up 16 runs and posting a 16:13 K:BB in 24.2 innings over his five starts.
The bar is one of Birmingham's favorite watering holes, the dining room in the back slightly less frantic at this brightly reworked circa-1932 building where chef Jack Leone has done wonders for the menu. Now colorful contemporary dishes, typified by angelhair pasta with chicken, tomatoes, white beans and artichokes, stuffed tenderloin and linguine with shrimp, spinach and lemon, and some great Italian salads make the food live up to the witty decor which pays homage to the light bulb.
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The 274-foot-long ship, which is owned by the Navy and operated by the UW’s School of Oceanography, has been in dry dock since June 2016.
Workers have finished a $53 million, 18-month overhaul of the University of Washington’s oceangoing research workhorse, the R/V Thomas G. Thompson.
The 274-foot-long ship, which is owned by the Navy and operated by the UW’s School of Oceanography, has been in dry dock since June 2016. Among the new equipment: diesel engines, digital equipment for navigation, pipes, cables, sewage system, alternators and circuits.
The ship has had a starring role in many of the university’s major marine discoveries in the past two decades. It leaves Seattle on Feb. 5 for New Zealand, and it won’t be back in Seattle waters again until 2019.
The overhaul, which was done by Vigor Industrial, was originally projected to cost $34.5 million, but the cost grew when workers found additional repairs were needed and the regulatory agencies required upgrades that were not in the plans.
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YEREVAN, 24 APRIL, ARMENPRESS. The Central Bank of Armenia informs “Armenpress” that today, 24 April, USD exchange rate stood at 480.13 drams. EUR exchange rate stood at 587.25 drams. Russian Ruble exchange rate stood at 7.74 drams. GBP exchange rate stood at 670.45 drams.
The Central Bank has set the following prices for precious metals.
Gold price stood at 20634.79 drams. Silver price stood at 264.12 drams. Platinum price stood at 14402.29 drams.
MONROE, Ind. (WANE) – Huntington University outfielder Dalton Combs is getting his shot to play pro ball, as the Adams Central graduate was drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the 35th round.
Combs went to the Giants with the 1,056th overall pick.
Tune into WANE-TV tonight at 11 to hear from Dalton.
Israel's Wix.com Q4 profit, revenue beat estimates
TEL AVIV, Feb 15 Wix.com, which helps small businesses build and operate websites, reported on Wednesday better than expected earnings in the fourth quarter, as the number of paid subscribers jumped 39 percent.
Fayose hails Saraki’s CCT triumph, Says; “I predicted it and it came to pass”
Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose has hailed the triumph of the Senate President, Bukola Saraki at the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) as another victory of Nigerians over tyranny, saying; “I am happy that I predicted that the CCT will absolve the Senate President in my 2017 predictions and it has come to pass.” […]
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Galway Bay fm newsroom – No Galway TDs have been promoted in the latest Government Cabinet reshuffle by newly elected Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar.
However, Galway still has representation at the Cabinet table.
Galway-Roscommon Independent TD Denis Naughten has retained his portfolio as Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment.
Mayo Fine Gael TD Michael Ring joins the Cabinet in his role as Minister for Community and Rural Affairs.
The junior ministries will be reviewed next week, when Galway West- South Mayo Fine Gael TD Seán Kyne will find out if he gets to stay on as Minister of State for the Gaeltacht and Galway East Independent Alliance TD, Seán Canney as Minister of State on a shared portfolio at the Office of Public Works.
Former jobs minister Mary Mitchell O’Connor was the only person to be demoted – to a ‘super junior’ role.
People Before Profit TD Bríd Smith says that raises serious concerns about the new administration.
Brady Happy to be back in Minnesota
Brady Happy to be back in Minnesota
Tom Brady’s mother grew up in Minnesota and he spent a lot of time visiting family when he was a kid. So returning to a place with so many great memories makes Sunday’s Super Bowl even more special for the Patriots quarterback.
Fourteen (14) people belonging to the same family have been feared dead in a gory accident at Anyinam on the Kumasi-Accra Highway.
According to the Anyinam District Commander, Superintendent Eric Asiedu, the crash occurred on Thursday evening after a Sprinter Benz Bus attempted to overtake another Benz vehicle but unfortunately crashed into incoming cargo car from the opposite direction.
Five out of the 14 people who died on the spot were children. The accident occurred around 11 pm Thursday evening.
Superintendent Eric Asiedu told Captain Smart on Adom FM’s Morning Show “Dwaso Nsem” that the deceased are family members who were travelling from Atewa to Ningo to attend a funeral.
He said all the deceased persons have been conveyed to the Roman Hospital while the injured have been rushed to the Koforidua Hospital.
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Southern Lehigh has been the story of Colonial League girls basketball this winter and the Spartans are well represented on the all-league team that was released on Wednesday morning, The league MVP will be announced at the league championship doubleheader on Friday night:
FIRST TEAM
NAME GRADE SCHOOL
Cecily Redfern 12 Moravian Academy
Leighanna Lister 11 Northwestern Lehigh
Cailee Murphy 12 Notre Dame GP
Amanda Mobley 11 Southern Lehigh
Olivia Snyder 10 Southern Lehigh
SECOND TEAM
NAME GRADE SCHOOL
Marissa Fernandez-Tierney 12 Bangor
Jada Saeger 10 Northern Lehigh
Linnaea Leister 11 Palmerton
Caylin Meikrantz 12 Salisbury
Ellie Cassel 10 Southern Lehigh
HONORABLE MENTION
NAME GRADE SCHOOL
Kenzie Bradley 11 Catasauqua
Maya Ettle 9 Moravian Academy
Olivia Brandt 11 Notre Dame GP
Katie King 11 Palisades
Sarah McGee 11 Salisbury
Avery Bennett 11 Southern Lehigh
Ally Quinn 11 Wilson
Gaby Vega 11 Wilson
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A 19-year-old was taken to the hospital in critical condition after he was shot Friday night at an east side apartment complex, police said.
The teen, who was not immediately identified by police, was taken to Sidney & Lois Eskenazi Hospital.
Police said the shooting happened in the Cheswick Village Apartments complex located southeast of East 30th Street and North Post Road. However, Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department units and an ambulance were dispatched about 7:10 p.m. to the 9200 block of East 30th Street, just outside the apartment complex, which is where the shooting victim was found.
Police said they did not know if the teen is a resident of Cheswick Village.
IMPD had no information on suspects in the shooting, and said they do not believe people in the area should be alarmed, but cautioned them to remain vigilant.
Rickie Fowler took a share of the lead into the weekend in the Waste Management Phoenix Open. He knows from experience the party is just getting started.
Fowler was tied with Bryson DeChambeau, with each shooting his second straight five-under 66 on Friday.
Fowler has had a lot of success at TPC Scottsdale without winning. He finished a shot behind Hunter Mahan in 2010, lost to Hideki Matsuyama on the fourth extra hole in 2016 and tied for fourth last year.
Daniel Berger and former Arizona State player Chez Reavie were a stroke back.
The festive tournament drew a Friday-record crowd of 191,400 fans, bringing the week total to 439,088. The third-round mark of 204,906 set last year is expected to be shattered Saturday, and the week record of 655,434 from last year could fall with a day to spare.
× IMPD identifies suspect in south side murder, asks public to help locate him
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department has identified a suspect in a south side homicide that occurred on Friday, April 7.
Officers are now asking the public to help them locate 23-year-old Dion Johnson, who has an active warrant for murder.
The victim, 28-year-old Terrance Hill, was found dead in an apartment in the 4200 block of Lake Park Blvd. He was suffering from “undisclosed trauma.” His cause and manner of death are still unknown at this time.
If you see Johnson, you’re asked not to approach him. Call 911 immediately. Anyone with information regarding this case or the suspect’s whereabouts is asked to call Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at 317-262-8477.
SHANGHAI—Troubled Shanghai-based oil company CEFC China Energy Co. says it has dropped plans for a major expansion through Central Europe, following a statement from the Czech government that the company’s chairman has been sidelined amid an investigation in China.
In a statement late Monday published by its Prague office, CEFC said it will no longer pursue plans to lift its stake to 50% in the Czech-Slovak holding company J&T Finance Group SE.
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Milan, December 11 - A 27-year-old man who on Saturday ran over and injured several visitors at a Christmas market in Sondrio in a car is accused of attempting to cause a "massacre", sources said Monday. The man, named as Michele Bordoni, is also accused of grievous body harm of a police officer and resisting arrest, in charges prosecutors are set to present a judge when asking for the suspect to remain in jail. Bordoni alleged wanted to "indifferently kill a number of people". The man said "I should have killed more of them" when he was arrested, sources said on Monday. He was first taken to hospital and then moved to a prison on Sunday.
Cee Lo Green flipped Rick Springfield’s “Jessie’s Girl” into an outrageous ode to Beyoncé called, “Jay Z’s Girl.”
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Two people were seriously hurt when a tourist bus crashed on the road between Mossburn and Te Anau this morning.
In total 17 people were injured.
The crash took place about 8.10am on State Highway 94, on what was described as a very foggy and icy morning.
A tourist bus which crashed between Te Anau and Cromwell. Source: Supplied/NZ Police
The bus rolled on to its side and is at the bottom of Gorge Hill near The Key.
A map showing the location of a bus crash between Te Anau and Lumsden. Source: Google Maps/1 NEWS composite
Four people were flown to Dunedin Hospital, two of whom were seriously hurt.
The rest of the passengers were taken to the Fiordland Medical Centre in Te Anau by bus, with two of them now being flown to Kew Hospital in Invercargill.
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Goodyear Community Park | 3151 N. Litchfield Rd., Goodyear. | The park has tennis, pickleball and basketball courts, a skate park, splash pad and even a dog park. There’s also hiking trails and open space for morning or afternoon runs. After you've worked up an appetite, check out the ramadas and grills for picnics and parties and a concessions stand if you don't feel like bringing your own. Nick Oza/The Republic
NASHVILLE — State officials are planning a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Tennessee State Museum.
According to a news release from the Tennessee secretary of state, the event will take place Monday afternoon at the future site of the museum in Nashville.
Among the officials expected to attend are Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett, Gov. Bill Haslam, Senate Speaker Randy McNally, House Speaker Beth Harwell and Tennessee State Librarian and Archivist Chuck Sherrill.
Haslam and lawmakers secured $120 million in the 2015-2016 state budget for the museum, with $40 million extra to be raised.
Officials have said the fundraising campaign has already yielded more than $25 million in donations by corporations, foundations and individuals.
BERLIN, April 6 Banks in Europe are much safer from shocks than they were in the past, but some legacy issues remain that need to be dealt with, Elke Koenig, who heads the Single Resolution Board (SRB), a bank crisis response body, said.
"There is still a long way to go," she told a banking conference on Thursday.
Consolidation, including across borders, could be one option, she said. (Reporting by Gernot Heller; Writing by Maria Sheahan; Editing by Madeline Chambers)
CENTURION: India's Test vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane today said that the World Cup-winning India U-19 team are lucky to have Rahul Dravid as their coach.
"I watched a little bit (of the match) in the morning. I saw their celebrations and was really happy the way they celebrated. It's a proud moment for all of us," Rahane said on the eve of senior team's second ODI against South Africa.
"They have been really lucky to have Rahul (Dravid) bhai as coach and mentor, plus all the support staff as well. They have been working really hard for the last one and a half years. I am really happy. It’s a very proud moment for all of us," Rahane said.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) -- Top Republican legislators say it's time to stop minors from being able to marry in Florida.
Two high-ranking state senators filed a bill (SB 140) on Monday that would make it illegal to issue a marriage certificate to anyone under 18.
Florida law allows minors aged 16 and 17 to get married if their parents approve.
The law also allows a judge to issue a marriage license to minors of any age if they have a child or are expecting a child. The law also allows a judge to allow a minor female to marry an adult male if she is pregnant.
Fort Myers Republican Sen. Lizbeth Benacquisto says the current law allows minors to be forced into marriage.
The Florida Legislature will consider the bill during the 2018 session.
BEIJING, Aug 14 (Reuters) - China's securities watchdog has approved the new cotton yarn contract to be traded at the Zhengzhou Commodities Exchange, according to an exchange statement issued on Monday.
Contract starts trading on Aug. 18, with daytime bidding starting around 0855-0900 am. Night trading starts on the same day at 0900-1130 pm.
First contracts will be CY1801, CY1802, CY1803,CY1804, CY1805, CY1806, CY1807 and CY1808, with each contract's base price set at 23,000 yuan per tonne. (bit.ly/2fExqpq)
Price move limits are set at 8 percent above or below the base price, and margin requirement at 5 percent. (Reporting by Chen Aizhu; Editing by Sherry Jacob-Phillips)
Private Equity investment in Nigeria continues to garner momentum, evidenced by a new report from the African Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (AVCA). Overall, the country witnessed 112 Private Equity (PE) deals valued at $7.81 billion between 2012 and 2017, underscoring the potential in Nigeria’s investment scale amid a volatile and tough operating environment….
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TOKYO — A former U.S. Marine who was working as a civilian contractor on a U.S. base in Okinawa Prefecture has been sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty of the rape and murder of a local woman in April last year.
Kenneth Franklin Shinzato, 33, of New York, had admitted the charge of rape resulting in death and abandoning the body of 20-year-old Rina Shimabukuro, but denied intent to murder.
Prosecutors pointed out that Shinzato had attacked his victim with a metal bar and a knife around 10 p.m. on the evening . . .
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× Police at scene of shooting on east side, teen in critical condition
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Police are at the scene of a shooting Friday night that has left a victim in critical condition.
Just before 7:15 p.m., IMPD officers were dispatched to the 9200 block of E. 30th St. on the report of a shooting.
They confirmed that a victim is in critical condition following the incident.
IMPD said he is a 19-year-old man. He was transported to Eskenazi Hospital.
Police are canvassing the area for potential witnesses.
John St.’s much-anticipated makeover that will turn the downtown street into a pedestrian-friendly plaza now has $40 million in funding.
The John Street Cultural Corridor project was a decade in the making. The consultations and designs have been completed, and formal construction will start as soon as 2018 or early 2019, said local Councillor Joe Cressy.
“It’s part of a generational shift to move people rather than cars,” he said of the plan to transform John Street, which will have a pedestrian focus in the same way the new design for King St. will have a transit focus.
“Think of Pedestrian Sundays in Kensington, but along a cultural corridor.”
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New Delhi: External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj ion Monday held talks with her Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on key bilateral issues.
According to sources, all issues of mutual interest were discussed between the two leaders.
Wang is here to attend the Russia-India-China trilateral meeting.
He will also attend an India-China cultural event in the evening.
The foreign ministers of Russia, India and China (RIC) are here to deliberate on a range of pressing regional and global issues, including ways to tackle the threat of terrorism and extremism, at the key meeting of the grouping.
This is the first high-level visit from China after the Doklam standoff in the Sikkim sector this summer.
The 73-day border standoff ended on August 28 after Chinese troops stopped building a key road close to India's 'chicken's neck' corridor -- that connects India to its north east states.
The road was being built by China in an area also claimed by Bhutan.
Rodger E. Coakley, 68, of Collinsville, died at 9:49 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017, at his home.
Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15, at Irwin Chapel, 3960 Maryville Road in Granite City, where funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 16. Burial will be at Sunset Hill Memorial Estates in Glen Carbon.
• An article referred to a 7.3m tonne rise in aviation emissions of carbon dioxide if Heathrow’s plan to expand goes ahead. Greenpeace has since clarified that the figure is the projected rise in Heathrow emissions, some of which is expected to be offset by falls at other UK airports. Overall emissions are projected to rise by 4.9m tonnes by 2030 (‘Global’ Britain’s dash for growth is a climate change disaster, 28 June, page 4, Journal).
• Other recently corrected articles include:
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Lauren Conrad is celebrating the new year by announcing she's expecting a baby.
The 30-year-old former star of MTV's "Laguna Beach" and "The Hills" posted a picture of her sonogram on Instagram on Monday with the note, "I have a feeling 2017 is going to be the best year yet."
This will be the first child for Conrad and her 36-year-old musician husband, William Tell. The couple married in 2014.
Since leaving TV, Conrad has worked as a fashion designer and launched a homeware line.
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IBERIA PARISH, La. (KLFY) – The Iberia Parish Mosquito Abatement District will continue aerial mosquito spraying on Tuesday.
Herff Jones, director of the Iberia Parish Mosquito Abatement say that if weather conditions are favorable, the spraying will start around sunset and last for about 2 hours.
The spraying will begin in Delcambre south of Lake Peigneur, R. Esponge, Longside Rd., Andras, BJ Estelle Dr., Avery Island Rd., and Creighton.
The spraying will continue to Jeanerette from the St. Mary Parish line, Pecan Ln., Rightway Rd., Hwy. 90 & Back Rd. in the east Hubertville Rd., E. Admiral Doyle and all points in between, according to Jones.
Jones adds that citizens will notice low flying aircraft and advises that if the aircraft is overhead to not look up to stare or attempt to follow the aircraft’s path.
The founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo, has revealed how God delivered him and others from what he described as a “potential plane crash.”
Oyedepo, who did not disclosed details of the trip, said the plane had a mid-air crisis, but God intervened.
He was sharing his testimony during a service at the church’s world headquarters in Ota, Ogun State.
According to Oyedepo, “God took control and landed the plane.
“There was a mid-air crisis, there was serious turbulence, but there was no apprehension. Jesus took control.
“He landed the plane safely. And we were just celebrating the faithfulness of God.”
Bank of Montreal Can reduced its position in Republic Services, Inc. by 4.7% during the first quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 729,469 shares of the company's stock after selling 36,315 shares during the period.
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Black Friday is fast approaching, here are some of the best deals on golf clubs
Best Black Friday Golf Club Deals
Black Friday is fast approaching, taking place on the 24th November this year.
It marks the day after the USA’s Thanksgiving holiday as the first day of the Christmas shopping period.
Most retailers with have a host of bargains and huge price falls, so be sure to check back on this page nearer the day.
The best Black Friday golf deals
Looking to add to your golf bag? Here are some great deals on golf clubs:
Best Black Friday Golf Club Deals
Benross HTX driver – £99.95
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Cobra King F6 irons 5-SW regular shafts – £339
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Cleveland Huntington Beach #3 putter – £93.52
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Callaway X Series hybrid regular shaft – £79.35
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TaylorMade M2 irons 5-PW stiff shaft – £519
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April 20 The U.S. Federal Communications Commission on Thursday voted 2-1 to significantly ease regulatory requirements in the $45 billion business data services market, a win for companies like AT&T, CenturyLink, Verizon Communications and others but could lead to price hikes for many small businesses.
The vote is a blow to companies like Sprint Corp and others that claim prices for business data are too high and backed a 2016 plan under President Barack Obama that would have cut prices but was never approved. (Reporting by David Shepardson)
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A man has been released on bail following the death of a pedestrian in a crash in South Shields.
Lewis Michael Knapp, 20, was killed when he was struck by a silver Vauxhall Vectra in Anderson Street in the early hours of Saturday.
After the vehicle collided with Mr Knapp - from Boldon Colliery - at 4.30am , it reportedly left the scene.
One man has been arrested in relation to the incident and is now on bail, Northumbria Police confirmed.
Sergeant Jason Ryder said: “Our thoughts are with Mr Knapp’s family at this deeply upsetting and distressing time.
"Our investigation is ongoing and I would ask that anyone who saw the incident please get in touch so that we can establish exactly what happened on Saturday morning.”
Enquiries are ongoing and anyone who witnessed the collision should contact police on 101 quoting reference number 216 150417.
Shoppers at B&Q in Peterborough had a shock when this car reversed into the shop window this week.
The crash, which involved a white Ford Kuga, took place at the Maskew Avenue branch on Wednesday morning at 8.45am.
The scene of the crash at Peterborough's B&Q. Photo: Joel Babb
Police attended the scene where the vehicle had backed over two bollards and into the window.
The ambulance service was called and paramedics attended the scene.
The vehicle was recovered by 12.06pm.
NRA says “bump stocks” should be ‘subject to additional regulations’: Varney
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The National Rifle Association says those “bump-stock” devices, used by the shooter in Las Vegas, should be "subject to additional regulations.”
This is news. The “bump stock” device turns a semi-automatic rifle into a fully automatic weapon, rapid fire...keep your finger on the trigger and the bullets fly in a continuous stream...you can spray a crowd. That’s what Stephen Paddock did.
The NRA favors regulating these devices. The wording of the regulation should be carefully checked so it does not descend into a full scale attack on gun ownership. And it looks like there will be support for this measure from both Democrats and Republicans.
Good. The “bump stock” device allowed Stephen Paddock to maximize his killing. It was a mechanized massacre. He turned 12 rifles into attack-style killing machines. The “bump stock” was not for defense, it was for offense.
The NRA, rightly supports regulation.
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R.Ring is Kelley Deal and Mike Montgomery. It is guitars, voices and keys. The music is sparse, abrasive, chaotic and lulling… often within the same song. It is a celebration of / departure from their work in their other bands (Kelley with the Breeders and Mike with Ampline).
On ‘Ignite the Rest’, R.Ring’s forthcoming debut full length (out on SofaBurn April 28, 2017), Kelley and Mike have enlisted the help of a few friends to flesh out some of the material. The bits of drumming that appear are courtesy of Laura King (Mac MaCaughan and the Non-Believers, Fleshwounds), Leo DeLuca (Southeast Engine) and professional skateboarder Kristian Svitak. The compelling Cello arrangements are by Lori Goldston (Earth/ Nirvana).
The tracks run the gamut from plaintive meanderings to noise pieces to mid-tempo swoons to raucous barn-burners. R.Ring will be touring throughout 2017 in support of the release.
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Iraqi security forces cordon off the site of a bomb attack in Sadr City, a majority Shiite neighborhood in the northeast of the capital Baghdad, on Monday. A suicide car bomb attack in a densely-populated neighborhood of Baghdad killed at least 17 people and left dozens wounded, officials said. Photo: AFP
WASHINGTON (AP) — Pentagon says it will allow transgender people to enlist in the military beginning Jan. 1, despite Trump's opposition.
GLOBAL MARKETS--Stocks march on as Fed rate hike looms, dollar steady
LONDON, June 14 Stocks rose on Wednesday, but worries about stretched valuations and caution before a near-certain rate hike by the U.S. Federal Reserve kept their gains in check, while the dollar steadied against a basket of major currencies.
Fargo Police Department Making Plans for New Station
The police department's entire field services division of 130 officers, equipment and vehicles will take over the 57,000 square feet of warehouse space
by TJ Nelson
FARGO, N.D. — Fargo Police will soon be on the move.
The department will sublease vacant warehouse space at the Border States Industries building at 105 25th Street North.
That is near the city’s Central Garage and Public Works facilities.
The police department’s entire field services division of 130 officers, equipment and vehicles will take over the 57,000 square feet of warehouse space.
Remodeling will start in April and the site should be ready for use by early summer.
Chief Todd says once completed, it will put the entire department under one roof.
A South Carolina man who was convicted of killing seven people earlier this year has now confessed that he murdered more, reports said.
First flight operated from Saudi Arabia's new Jeddah airport
The new Jeddah International Airport opened on Tuesday to operate a select number of flights as part of what authorities have called a soft-opening phase.
According to report published in Saudi Gazette, Saudi Arabian Airlines Vice President Corporate Communications Eng. Abdulrahman Altayeb said the gradual transition of the Saudia fleet to the new Jeddah international airport means that capacity will significantly increase, and the overall guest experience will be transformed with the state-of-the-art systems that are now in place.
According to the Saudi English daily, the existing airport in Jeddah and the new terminal will continue to operate concurrently till the phased transition takes place.
Photo -Saudi Gazette
There’s always a lot of excitement around the Social Security Administration’s yearly list of the most popular baby names, but what about those least popular names that never get reported? Out of sheer curiosity, we dove deep into the archives to find the least popular baby names from 1960 to 2016 and put together a list of the names in the last slot of each year’s top 1,000 names list.
Hey, maybe some of these will make a comeback . . . some, maybe not. Scroll through to see what was least popular in yours and your kids’ birth years.
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GEORGETOWN, SC A Georgetown county couple celebrated a $250,00 lottery scratch ticket with a quiet fish dinner at home. The husband purchased the winning Cash Winfall ticket at the SM Mart on S. Fraser Street in Georgetown, according to a news release from the SC Education Lottery.
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Showtime Sports has released the official poster for the Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor boxing match, which was officially announced today.
Mayweather (49-0 boxing) and McGregor (21-3 MMA, 9-1 UFC) will clash in a 154-pound boxing bout on Aug. 26 in Las Vegas. The card will be a Showtime pay-per-view broadcast, though a price point has not been announced.
The fight is already being touted as one of the most financially lucrative combat sports contests in history, and the artwork that will go along with promotion for the fight has been released.
For more on the UFC’s upcoming schedule, check out the UFC Rumors section of the site.
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – An American Airlines flight was diverted to Wichita Saturday after members of the flight crew smelled an odor on board.
According to Valerie Wise with Eisenhower National Airport, members of the flight crew on American Airlines Flight A321 described the smell as a burning, plastic odor in the cockpit. After some time, crew members complained of feeling light-headed and nauseous.
The plane was then diverted to the airport in Wichita. Another plane is scheduled to complete the flight and take off around 4:30 Saturday afternoon.
The plane was traveling from Charlotte, North Carolina to Los Angeles.
The members of the flight crew were medically evaluated per procedure and were determined to be fine.
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A family-owned jeweler recently leased retail space in North Haven.
Libero Jewelers will occupy 2,400 square feet at the Washington Plaza, located at 344-354 Washington Ave.
Libero has been in business for over 40 years and is comprised of two generations of family jewelers, including two Gemological Institute of America graduate diamond graders. In addition to jewelry merchandising, Libero Jewelers provides on-site jewelry repair, old/broken jewelry scraping and appraisals. The company hopes that the expansion into its new space directly adjacent to Leon’s Restaurant will help it better serve North Haven and all of south central Connecticut.
Richard S. Guralnick and Toby Brimberg of O,R&L Commercial represented the landlord, 354 Washington Ave. LLC. Libero Jewelers was represented by Lisa Varipapa of Weed Realtors.
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On Saturday, April 15, 2017, at approximately 0030 hours the Kansas City, Kansas Police Department responded to a serious injury accident near 55th Street and Metropolitan Ave. Upon arrival officers located a black sedan and an orange SUV involved in the collision. The initial investigation revealed that a Chevy Malibu traveling north bound on South 55th Street struck a Honda Element in the roadway while it was attempting to turn into the Skyline Apartment Complex.
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About Working Carers' Group Mold
This monthly support group is run by Flintshire NEWCIS. It allows carers to meet others in similar circumstances and to share information and support. This group is run during the evening to enable carers to attend who are working or have other commitments.
RIYADH (Reuters) - Two assailants stabbed to death a traffic policeman in the western Saudi Arabian city of Taif and then exchanged gunfire with security forces at a nearby National Guard facility, a local newspaper reported on Thursday.
The attackers stole the policeman’s vehicle and service weapon before entering the military site, according to online news site Sabq, which is seen as close to the authorities. One attacker was wounded and detained while the other one fled, the report said.
Sabq reported additional injuries among the security forces without providing details.
The Interior Ministry did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Taif is perched in the mountains just east of Mecca, the holiest site in Islam.
Councillor for the Richmond Division in the St Mary Municipal Corporation, the JLP’s Richard Creary is predicting the JLP candidate, Dr. Norman Dunn, will win the South East St Mary by-election on October 30 by at least 500 votes.
Councillor Creary says that’s a conservative estimate. He says the last poll results he saw, had the JLP ahead by 10 percentage points.
Councilor Creary, who’s also the Mayor of Port Maria and Chairman of the Municipal Corporation, responded to concerns from the Opposition People’s National Party regarding bushing work in the constituency ahead of the election.
The JLP’s Dr. Norman Dunn and the PNP’s Dr. Shane Alexis are expected to be nominated on Monday to contest the South East St Mary by-election.
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Innisfail's Sydney Daines raced in her first Calgary Stampede in 2015. It's still not common for top-level barrel racers to wear helmets but that is starting to change, according to Janet Patriquin of the Alberta Barrel Racing Association.
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Karachi
Five more children died in Tharparkar of malnutrition, taking the death toll to 250 in the past five months. Sixteen children have died in this one week in the desert region that borders India.
Tharparkar is one of Pakistan’s poorest districts spread over nearly 20,000 square kilometres in the country’s southeast.
It is located at a distance of 300 kilometres from Karachi. A large population of minority Hindus lives in the area. Mithi is the main town in the district, where the Civil Hospital is located. The hospital is in a shambles. Parents of sick children often complain of a shortage of medicines at Civil Hospital.
The hospital’s civil surgeon, Syed Ameer Ali Shah, told media persons that the facility lacks specialists and senior doctors. Only nine nurses are posted in the hospital against 19 vacancies, he said. —INP
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A 15-year-old girl was killed after crashing a SUV into an "L" platform support beam, officials said.
Just after midnight Monday, emergency crews were called to the 100 block of South Wells Street in the Loop, according to Chicago police.
The girl, who had not yet been identified, was traveling north on Wells, the wrong way on a one-way street, officials said. The Nissan Pathfinder she was driving struck the "L" platform support beam for an unknown reason. The girl was pronounced dead at the crash site.
Police were investigating the cause of the single-vehicle crash.
In Illinois you must be 16 to get your driver's license. Fifteen-year-olds are eligible for a learner's permit, which allows them to drive only with the supervision of a licensed driver 21 years of age or older, according to the Department of Motor Vehicles.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Interest rates on short-term Treasury bills fell slightly in Monday's auction.
The Treasury Department auctioned $39 billion in three-month bills at a discount rate of 0.820 percent, down from 0.825 percent last week. Another $33 billion in six-month bills was auctioned at a discount rate of 0.945 percent, down from 0.950 percent last week. The rates last week were the highest in more than eight years.
The discount rates reflect that the bills sell for less than face value. For a $10,000 bill, the three-month price was $9,979.27, while a six-month bill sold for $9,952.23. That would equal an annualized rate of 0.833 percent for the three-month bills and 0.963 percent for the six-month bills.
Separately, the Federal Reserve said Monday that the average yield for one-year Treasury bills, a popular index for making changes in adjustable-rate mortgages, fell to 1.03 percent Thursday from 1.07 percent at the beginning of the week on April 10.
The two political action committees supporting and opposing the creation of a casino in York County have filed their first campaign finance reports. So far, they have raised only a fraction of what's expected to be spent for the duration of the campaign.
Progress for Maine, the campaign committee supporting Question 1 on the ballot, has raised $1.8 million and spent $1.5 million, mostly for advertising. A Bad Deal for Maine, the group opposing the York county casino, has incurred debts of about $28,000 to set up the committee.
Williams (shin) didn't play in Saturday's preseason win versus the Raiders, Mike Jurecki of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM reports.
Williams has lacked conditioning in the initial stages of training camp, missing the Cardinals' second exhibition contest due to a bout with shin splints. With a few weeks to get up to speed and three preseason outings remaining, he has plenty of time to make an impression on the coaching staff. As a 2017 third-round pick, he's certainly penciled into a spot on the 53-man roster, but his health is hurting his cause for reps behind Larry Fitzgerald, John Brown and Jaron Brown.
Today-Saturday
Green Valley Conference Tournament, at McCurtain [brackets are on website's sports page].
Whitesboro, Heavener JV boys and Howe JV girls at First Bank Classic in McAlester [brackets are on website's sports page]
Tuesday
Poteau at Spiro, 6:30 and 8 p.m.
Heavener at Talihina, 6:30 and 8 p.m.
Panola at Leflore, 6:30 and 8 p.m.
Clayton at Wister, 6:30 and 8 p.m.
Thursday
Poteau and Red Oak at Wilburton Tournament [brackets will appear on website's sports page later this week].
Choctaw Nation Invitation Tournament, at Talihina [brackets will appear on website's sports page later this week].
Clayton at Leflore, 6:30 and 8 p.m.
Eagletown at Smithville, 6:30 and 8 p.m.
Friday
Poteau and Red Oak at Wilburton Tournament, TBA.
Choctaw Nation Invitation Tournament, at Talihina, TBA.
Spiro at Muldrow, 6:30 and 8 p.m.
Saturday
Poteau and Red Oak at Wilburton Tournament, TBA.
Choctaw Nation Invitation Tournament, at Talihina, TBA.
Niemi made 43 saves on 45 shots in a 5-2 victory against the Ducks on Saturday.
The Ducks swarmed the net early and often in this one, but Niemi was up to the task with his best performance of the season. Niemi was bad enough to last only three games with the Penguins and then two with the Panthers back in the fall, but since catching on with the Canadiens, he owns a .929 save percentage in six appearances. Niemi has also won his last two games. He's not a guy that will receive many starts, and it's still probably too early to completely trust him as a streaming option, but Niemi is trending in the right direction.
The Guardians Have Some Serious Moves In Lego Marvel Super Heroes 2 - E3 2017
Guardians of the Galaxy are front and center in Lego Marvel Super Heroes 2, and we got the developers to come by our E3 2017 stage to show us a live gameplay demo.
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- For the fourth time in a row, the Cavaliers are back in the NBA Finals.
And for the fourth time in a row, they will meet the Golden State Warriors.
Prior to the Eastern Conference Finals, we posted profiles on each member of the Cavaliers since there has lots of turnover in the roster since last year's Finals.
We looked at the things you may already know about each player, as well as some lesser-known facts about all of the Cavaliers.
Here are profiles on every member of the Cavs.
* Jose Calderon
* George Hill
* Jeff Green
* Rodney Hood
* Jordan Clarkson
* Cedi Osman
* Kevin Love
* J.R. Smith
* Kyle Korver
* LeBron James
* Ante Zizic
* Larry Nance Jr.
* Kendrick Perkins
They may look innocent, but Texas police say these lollipops are actually laced with methamphetamine. The drugs have a street value of almost a million dollars! According to the Harris County Sheriff's Office, 600 lbs of the dangerous drug were found in a home in Houston Monday. Police believe the candy was intended to be distributed among children. Police discovered the drugs while actually investigating a burglary when a neighbor said someone was breaking into the house. Poli...
They may look innocent, but Texas police say these lollipops are actually laced with methamphetamine. The drugs have a street value of almost a million dollars! According to the Harris County Sheriff's Office, 600 lbs of the dangerous drug were found in a home in Houston Monday. Police believe the candy was intended to be distributed among children. Police discovered the drugs while actually investigating a burglary when a neighbor said someone was breaking into the house. Poli...
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This body of work is an exploration of the meditation technique called "active imagination," developed by Carl Jung. The process involves translating the contents of one’s unconscious into images or stories. Jung linked active imagination with alchemy, as both strive for wholeness from fragments. This technique can bridge the personal unconscious with the Collective Unconscious—structures of the unconscious mind which are shared among all humans. These images are a personal examination of symbols, inviting the viewer to consider loss, secrets, loneliness, self-doubt, and woundedness.
Coach Jason Garrett and the Dallas Cowboys have a lot to talk about going into the second quarter of the season. Rodger Mallison rmallison@star-telegram.com
Israel has reached its final decision on the plans to deport Africans.
The country has decided to shelve plans to deport about 40,000 African refugees.
According to Aljazeera, Israel faced fierce criticism from human rights groups for seeking to forcibly deporting tens of thousands of mostly African asylum seekers.
The country had until now classified the refugees, most from Sudan and Eritrea, as illegal immigrants, with asylum applications approved almost only in exceptional cases
A State officials said during a Supreme Court session “that they would not distribute new deportation orders, and that those already distributed would be cancelled.
“The deportation of refugees against their will is no longer being considered as a possibility.
“The Israeli government’s attempts to negotiate with Uganda or Rwanda over receiving deported asylum seekers had failed.”
Chinese LCC 9 Air is preparing to fly internationally, three years after it began operations from its base in the southern city of Guangzhou.
9 Air is licensed to only fly domestically, but the Civil Aviation Administration of China said it proposes to authorize the airline to fly to adjacent countries. Specific countries are not named, but likely prospects for a budget airline in southern China are leisure destinations in Southeast Asia.
The airline is a subsidiary of Shanghai-based Juneyao Airlines. It has 15 Boeing 737-800s and is awaiting delivery of 39 737-8s, according to Aviation Week Intelligence Network data.
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Bradley Perrett, perrett@aviationweek.com
Mauer is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Yankees, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
Mauer is hitting .298 on the season, but he has just one hit in his past four starts. As a result, he'll head to the bench for a night off with lefty CC Sabathia taking the hill for New York. Logan Morrison will move to first base to fill the void, while Ehire Adrianza takes his spot in the lineup for the evening.
DUBLIN (CBS SF) — The three right lanes of southbound Interstate Highway 680 were shut down for more than 5 hours early Wednesday after a tanker truck crashed and spilled diesel fuel, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The lanes were reopened at 8 a.m. but the impact on the morning commute lingered.
The CHP said the tanker was involved in a vehicle collision at around 2 a.m and spilled the diesel fuel for approximately three-fourths of a mile in the No. 5 and No. 6 lanes just north of the interchange with Interstate Highway 580.
No injuries were reported in the crash, but the impact ripped a fuel tank from the big rig.
Caltrans crews cleaned up the 70 gallon diesel spill, but it took several hours and backed traffic up for miles — all but shutting down the Alcosta Blvd on-ramp.
One Of The Most Inspirational Australians You Will Ever Meet- Gordian Fulde
It’s nearly that time of the year when a group of remarkable Australians will come together for the annual Australian of the Year Awards…
So we thought it would be a great idea to catch up with the 2016 Senior Australian of the Year Gordian Fulde.
When most people are asleep in bed, Professor Gordian Fulde is presiding over one of Australia’s busiest emergency departments from midnight to dawn. The Director of Emergency at St Vincent’s Hospital and Sydney Hospital for more than three decades.
Gordian is the longest serving emergency department director in Australia. The doctor on call when disaster strikes, Gordian has seen it all.
Gordian joined David Prior and Matthew Tukaki on the show to talk about his year as Senior Australian what he’s seen and heard and the barriers and opportunities that still exist for older members of our community.
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Baku. 2 August. REPORT.AZ/ Since the beginning of the year, 40 Russians have been killed in Syria, including 17 servicemen and 21 fighters of private military companies.
Report informs citing the Reuters that talked with relatives and friends of the deceased.
It is reported that the identity of two more dead could not be established.
Thus, Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation reported the death of only ten servicemen.
In turn, the official representative of the Russian Defense Ministry, Major-General Igor Konashenkov, denied the data of the British agency Reuters on the number of Russian servicemen killed in Syria.
According to him, the British agency is not the first time trying to discredit the Russian operation in Syria by any means, and an article about "secret losses" among the military is not an exception.
Officially, Russian Ministry of Defense claims that for almost two years of the Syrian operation, 33 servicemen were killed there.
Warriors' Travis Schlenk agrees to be new Hawks GM, report says
Many more changes are in line for the Hawks this season than dealing with star Paul Millsap's impeding free agency.
The organization has verbally agreed with Warriors assistant general manager Travis Schlenk to become the new team GM, ESPN.com reported Wednesday, citing sources.
The deal is expected to be announced Thursday.
The move comes after Wes Wilcox was reassigned from general manager to special adviser to ownership and coach Mike Budenholzer was forced to relinquish the president of basketball operations title.
Previously, Atlanta expressed interest in former NBA player and current ESPN analyst Chauncey Billups and Wizards senior vice president of basketball operations Tommy Sheppard to take over as general manager for next season.
Schlenk is currently in his fifth season with the Warriors as the team heads to the NBA finals for the third year in a row.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Fisco Ltd
* Says unit of NCXX Group Inc signed capital alliance agreement with FACETASM on May 16
* Says unit of NCXX Group Inc acquired 51 percent stake (4.2 million shares) in FACETASM for 41.8 million yen on May 24
Source text in Japanese:goo.gl/sUqzZk
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State Bank of India share price rallied 2 percent intraday Monday after the global investment firm upgraded the stock.
Goldman Sachs has upgraded the country's largest lender to buy from neutral rating with target price at Rs 396 per share.
The research house feels the bank is best positioned to benefit from improving asset quality cycle.
It expects bank’s return on assets to improve to 0.95 percent by FY20 from 0.22 percent in first half of FY18.
It is a prime candidate to get growth capital under government's SOE recapitalisation plan, Goldman said.
At 15:25 hours IST, the stock price was quoting at Rs 318.45, up Rs 5.30, or 1.69 percent on the BSE.
× 30 teens facing criminal mischief charges after underage drinking, damaging Warm Springs Lodge
PERRY COUNTY, Pa.– 30 teens are facing charges after being caught drinking underage and causing property damage to a lodge.
On December 10 around 5:30 a.m., police were dispatched to Warm Springs Lodge in Spring Township for a report of a large group of teens damaging the lodge and underage drinking.
Upon arrival, police found 30 people, all less than 19-years-old, with a large amount of alcoholic beverage.
Police also found that several thousand dollars of property damage was caused to the lodge.
Police are still investigating the incident.
Baku. 13 September. REPORT.AZ/ Within the scope of the official visit to Israel, a delegation led by the Azerbaijan’s Minister of Defense Colonel General Zakir Hasanov visited the Command and Control Center of the Armed Forces of Israel.
Report was informed in the press service of the Azerbaijani Ministry of Defence (MoD).
In the course of getting acquainted with the activity and structure of the Center, the Minister of Defense was informed that the main goal of the Center is organization, management and control of troops, as well as other tasks.
If you live or work downtown, you will soon have another place to enjoy the outdoors.The city announced it is building a new green space near the Toyota Center. The public park will occupy three-fourths of a block near Bell, San Jacinto, Leeland and Fannin streets.The remaining one-fourth serves as a parking area for South Texas College of Law faculty and staff.This project supports Plan Downtown - a 20-year vision plan for the downtown area that was approved last November - by creating an open space to promote visitor appeal, business climate, livability and connectivity.Construction of the new park is expected to begin in mid-2019 and should open in the summer of 2020.
We’ve seen some action in the 2018 free agency market, so the obvious thing to do is now look all the way ahead to 2019. Let’s take a look at the best free agent quarterbacks set to hit the market in 2019.
Matt Ryan, Atlanta Falcons
Ryan isn’t really going to hit the open market. He’ll either be franchised or reach a long-term deal with the Falcons. He’s been MVP and took his team to the Super Bowl. He isn’t going anywhere.
2018 is the tightest cap year for Atlanta. Next year, they have $77 million in cap space according to OverTheCap. They’d prefer to sign Ryan now, but they might not to be able to with their cap situation.
Ryan is going to hold out and see other deals before he goes ahead and finally signs. Maybe he leverages the franchise tag the same way Kirk Cousins did. It’s doubtful Atlanta would be as reticent to sign Ryan as the Redskins were with Cousins.
FORT MYERS, Fla. Do your fingers lock up in the morning and cause pain? You might have “trigger finger.”
Dr. Michael Kim discusses the medical condition and how to treat it.
Billionaire bets on America's weight problem with Ashley Stewart acquisition The billionaire backer behind Weight Watchers is betting even bigger on America’s obesity problem. Raymond Debanne, chief executive of The Invus Group, acquired plus-size retailer Ashley Stewart this week —...
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(Reuters) - Two Dallas police officers were shot and critically wounded on Tuesday at a Home Depot Inc store and a civilian was also shot in the incident, Dallas police said on Twitter.
Officials were searching for a suspect, according to the local CBS affiliate. Live television footage from the local Fox affiliate, KDFW, showed several police cars outside the Home Depot store.
Police said they did not know the condition of the civilian. One of the officers was taken to a local hospital, the CBS station said.
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May 2 Ares Commercial Real Estate Corp:
* Q1 earnings per share $0.23
* Ares Commercial Real Estate Corp - on may 1, company entered into a $500 million second amended and restated master repurchase and securities contract
* Ares Commercial Real Estate- Wells Fargo facility amends, restates, and replaces in its entirety, existing $325 million repurchase facility with wells fargo
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.25 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Ares Commercial Real Estate Corp - declared q2 2017 dividend of $0.27 per common share Source text - bit.ly/2qzyds4 Further company coverage:
Poland is suspending the retail tax till January 1, 2019, the ministry of finance said in its draft bill submitted to the cabinet. This means, that the state coffers will not receive PLN 1.59 billion from the tax planned for next year.
Back in 2016, Poland introduced the retail tax with two rates of 0.8 percent for turnover between PLN 17 and PLN 70 million and 1.4 percent for turnover above PLN 170 million. It was suspended in October 2016, after the European Commission launched its investigation. In July, the Commission said that it violates the bloc’s law, as the progressive revenue-based rates give low-income companies a selective advantage over their competitors in violation of EU state aid rules.
A female motorist who caused the death of a child while driving her car has walked free from court.
Zoe Bennison pleaded guilty at an earlier hearing to causing the death by careless driving of nine-year-old Ethan Owens in Marina Way, Hartlepool on February 27.
Ethan suffered injuries to his head, pelvis, and spine.
He was treated in James Cook Hospital in Middlesbrough for eight days, before doctors took the decision to turn off his life support machine.
Bennison, 26, of Hylton Close, Hartlepool, was sentenced to nine months in prison, suspended for 18 months by Judge Howard Crowson at Teesside Crown Court today.
She was also banned from driving for two years.
New Delhi (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday asserted that violence in the name of faith is “not acceptable” and described casteism and communalism as “poison” for the country.
The comments assume significance in the backdrop of incidents of lynchings by cow vigilantes.
“Violence in the name of faith is not acceptable in the country,” Modi said in his Independence Day speech from the ramparts of the Red Fort.
Pitching for harmony and peace, he said “Bharat Jodo” (connect India) should be the slogan like “Bharat chhodo” (Quit India) was during the freedom struggle.
Describing casteism and communalism as “poison” in the society, Modi said such problems cannot benefit the country in any way.
Underlining that India is the land of Mahatma Gandhi and Lord Buddha, he said the culture of the country is to take everyone along on the path of development.
“Therefore, violence cannot be emphasized in the name of faith,” he said.
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× Longmont officer injured after suspect hits him with car, flees
LONGMONT, Colo. — A police officer was in the hospital after getting hit Friday by a suspect leaving in a car.
The officer attempted to contact Richard Jeffs, 47, during a disturbance near 8th Avenue and Main Street. Police say the officer recognized Jeffs as having a warrant out for his arrest.
A police spokesman said when the officer went to question the suspect, he got into an Audi, backed out of the parking space and struck the officer. He continued to back up and fled once reaching Main Street.
The officer’s injuries are not life-threatening.
Police recovered the 2004 Audi station wagon Friday night, but Richard Jeffs remained on the run.
He’s wanted for sentencing on forgery of checks.
Anyone with information can contact Longmont police at 303-651-8501.
YOUR child's first year of school is a milestone like no other, and we are here to celebrate it with you.
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MILAN (Reuters) - The book for the initial public offering of Italy’s Carel has already been covered, a source with knowledge of the matter said on Wednesday.
Earlier this month Carel, which makes air conditioning and refrigeration control systems, set its IPO price range at 6.7-7.8 euros per share.
The company expects to debut on the Milan market in the first half of June.
After a jam-packed weekend of sport, it’s safe to say most of the country is worn out this Monday morning.
From the comeback of the premier league to Ireland’s win over Japan in the Women’s rugby world cup - all the emotions have been felt by sports fans.
Especially the people of Waterford, as they reach their first All-Ireland final since 2008, due their success over Cork on Sunday.
The win now results in the Déise taking on Galway in three weeks time, for that all important title of All-Ireland Champs.
With the obvious absence of Hurling power teams, Kilkenny and Tipperary, either way both teams will be making history.
Galway was last crowned All-Ireland hurling champions in 1988, while Waterford haven’t taken home the cup since 1959, making them the underdog.
Today Dailyedge.ie journalist, Amy O’Connor shared this video of Waterford fans singing their theme tune, Don’t Stop Believing.
Trust us, it’ll give you that Monday motivation you need today.
NORTHBOUND traffic on the Bruce Highway has been delayed after a single vehicle crash at Elimbah.
The Department of Transport and Main Roads has warned of long delays and lane closures after the crash about 10.30am.
The congestion is northbound from Uhlmann Rd, Burpengary, to Elimbah.
Police say that it will be at least another two hours before congestions begins to ease.
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A man was taken to hospital after a crash on the A487.
Emergency services were called to the collision on the A487 at Bontnewydd at around 10.45pm on Monday night.
North Wales Police closed the road from the Caernarfon roundabout into Bontnewydd for around two hours during the incident.
Air ambulance at two-vehicle crash near Llangollen
One man was taken to Ysbyty Gwynedd following the smash. He was said to be “conscious and breathing”, according to the Welsh Ambulance Service.
The road re-opened at around 12.45am today.
Tuseday’s scheduled game between the Baltimore Orioles and Tampa Bay Rays was postponed due to inclement weather.
The game will be made up as part of a single-admission doubleheader May 12.
The first game of the May 12 doubleheader will begin at 3:05 p.m. ET, followed by the regularly scheduled game approximately 30 minutes after the opener concludes, the Orioles announced.
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BEIJING (AP) — China’s Xi Jinping strikes nationalistic tone in closing address to parliament session that lifted term limits on rule.
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is putting together a proposal to charge motorists more for entering the most congested parts of Manhattan.
The proposal would impose congestion pricing, an idea increasingly popular around the globe that aims to discourage vehicular traffic in dense urban areas while also raising money for mass transit.
The Democratic governor hasn’t released any details yet, but any congestion pricing plan will likely face big political challenges, especially from representatives of New York City’s outer boroughs and the suburbs. Former Mayor Michael Bloomberg proposed his own congestion pricing plan several years ago, but it quickly fell apart under opposition in Albany.
City and state officials are considering several approaches to fixing the city’s beleaguered transit system, now beset by mounting delays, outages and other problems.
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Naomi Shaban has resigned from the Jubilee Party. In a short letter addressed to the Jubilee Party Secretary general Raphael Tuju, Shabaan says she will
Christine Brown, former Tri-City and Yakima television station manager and news anchor, announced Wednesday in Columbia Park her plans to run for the 4th Congressional District seat as a Democrat. Watch a video at tricityherald.com/video. Bob Brawdy Tri-City Herald
Ringing today's closing bells are Diageo Chairman & Global Sales Officer Tom Day, in honor of St. Patricks’ Day, at the NYSE and Saint Patrick's Day Foundation with Grand Marshal of the New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade, Loretta Brennan Glucksman,...
Mississippi sends team to help put out Texas wildfires
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi is sending five firefighters to Texas to help that state put out wildfires.
The Mississippi Forestry Commission says the group will arrive Tuesday in Merkel, Texas, just west of Abilene.
The team is bringing two bulldozers that they use to create fire breaks along the edge of a wildfire.
State Forester Charlie Morgan says the Mississippi personnel are expected to stay in Texas for about two weeks.
Texas officials reported Sunday that 111 wildfires had burned nearly 25,000 acres (10,000 hectares) across the state in the previous week. State officials reported 19 active wildfires on Monday, with the largest fires concentrated in the state's panhandle.
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CAIRO, April 24 (Reuters) - Three Chinese tourists were killed on Tuesday and eight others were injured in a road accident in Alexandria, Egypt’s second city, a government statement said.
Two of those injured were in critical condition, the statement said.
Tourism was one of Egypt’s main sources of income but fewer visitors have come since a 2011 uprising. A plane crash in 2015 led to a further drop in tourist numbers. In recent months, more have come due in part to renewed political stability. (Reporting by Mohamed Abdellah Writing by Arwa Gaballa Editing by Matthew Mpoke Bigg)
From news that @kyliejenner's @kyliecosmetics is on its way to the $1B mark to @gucci's trademark battle with @forever21, here are the top fashion stories this week. #wwdrecap (🎥: @zackgranted)
Officer shoots man who hit him with his car
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) — Authorities say a police officer opened fire on a man who struck him with his car in Massachusetts.
Springfield police spokesman Ryan Walsh says the shooting happened around 4 p.m. Tuesday when officers tried to take a man into custody in connection with a firearms investigation.
Walsh says the man backed into a police cruiser and then drove directly at the police officer. The officer tried to get out the way, but he was struck by the car and landed on its hood.
Walsh says the officer shot the driver once before landing on a concrete barrier. The driver fled the scene and was stopped about a half-mile (0.8 kilometers) away.
The suspect has been hospitalized in stable condition, and the officer is recovering at home.
STAMFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Stamford Fire Fighters confirm that a home caught fire Wednesday night after illegal fireworks were ignited.
At About 10:00 p.m. Wednesday night, Stamford Fire Fighters responded to a report of a house fire. Upon their arrival, they found that the exterior fire had started on the north side of the house which burned the siding and sheathing. The fire was extinguished by the occupant who happened to be exiting the home at the time.
After the City Fire Marshall’s office examined the home, they determined that the fire was ignited by illegal fireworks that shoots projectiles into the air.
There were no injuries reported.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Ryan Murray is out four to six weeks with a broken hand.
Murray broke his right hand when he blocked a shot from the Buffalo Sabres' Tyler Ennis on Saturday. General manager Jarmo Kekalainen announced the extent of the injury Monday.
Murray had surgery Monday at Grand Medical Center. An absence of four to six weeks is typical for hockey players with this injury.
Murray has two goals and nine assists in 60 games this season. The second overall pick in the 2012 draft has 11 goals and 49 assists for 60 points in 220 NHL games.
Though injuries have plagued Murray, he was one of three Blue Jackets players to appear in all 82 games last season.
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(AP) – A Cook County judge has ruled attorney general candidate Scott Drury be removed from next month’s primary ballot over questions about whether he complied with the rules in filing of a statement of economic interest.
Drury’s campaign issued a statement Friday vowing a swift appeal.
Drury is a state representative from Highwood and among eight Democrats seeking the party’s nomination in the March 20 primary.
The case hinges on whether he properly submitted paperwork candidates have to file when running for office.
A State Board of Elections hearing officer had recommended Drury’s removal, while the board’s general counsel disagreed.
Chicago Board of Election Commissioners spokesman Jim Allen says the Drury decision is one reason the area is likely to see a delay in next week’s start of early voting.
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Young performers join mas bands and calypso artists in a parade from the Malvern Community Centre to Neilson Park (1555 Neilson Rd) followed by showcase performances, arts & crafts, games and more. 11 am-8 pm. Free.
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Baku. 25 June. REPORT.AZ/ The main factor affecting productivity in Azerbaijan is the issue of water supply. Climate change has a negative impact on the development of agrarian sector in the whole South Caucasus region ".
Report informs, Representative of the International Financial Institution, Wilfred Hundertmark said at the 3rd Knowledge Fair, organized jointly by the Center of Economic Reforms Analysis and Communication and the World Bank.
He said that in Azerbaijan, in the next 50 years the temperature will rise by 2.4 degrees: "Rainfall has reduced in Azerbaijan. We witness melting of the glaciers in the Caucasus. At present, the half part is left of the glaciers that existed 100 years ago. Water reserves in the northern and southern parts of Azerbaijan have dropped by 70-77%. This affects productivity by 40-50% ".
However, according to the World Bank official, the water availability in the country is great: "It is necessary to pay attention to use properly from rivers”.
Actor Harrison Ford was involved in an aviation incident at John Wayne Airport in which he flew over a passenger airliner and landed in the wrong location.The actor was cleared to land on a runway at John Wayne and correctly read back the instructions. Instead, his single-engine Aviat Husky landed on a taxiway that sits parallel to the runway and flew above a Boeing 737 on the ground.The American Airlines 737, with 110 passengers and six crew onboard, was bound for Dallas-Ft. Worth as it sat at the intersection of two taxiways. The passenger jet was waiting for Ford's plane to land on the runway in front of them, but instead it flew over them and landed on the taxiway.The FAA says it is investigating the incident.Ford's representatives had no immediate comment.Ford was injured in a small plane crash back in 2015.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Lucky Links Day' game
ROCKY HILL, Conn. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the Connecticut Lottery's "Lucky Links Day" game were:
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Excited the stars the new "Tomb Raider" film are on the show, Reggie Watts presents a series of movie-themed games for Alicia Vikander and Walton Goggins, including Womb Raider featuring 5 very pregnant women.
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Now that high school spring sports have officially wrapped up it is time to begin thinking about what the next school year will have in store. The beginning of new football, volleyball, soccer, golf and cross country seasons are just on the horizon, but basketball is never far from the collective consciousness of sports fans in the state of Kentucky.
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Al Stewart performs the iconic album “Year of the Cat” along with his hits and favorites backed by special guests The Empty Pockets. An evening of hits, favorites, and deep cuts including “Year of the Cat”, “Time Passages”, “Song on the Radio”, and “Oh Carol”.
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Safety Jordan Battle picked up a Cane offer last month, and says his recruitment has become heated with several top programs coming after him.“Miami, Ohio State, Michigan and Georgia are talking to...
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March 30 Renrenle Commercial Group Co Ltd
* Says it returns to net profit of 60.5 million yuan ($8.78 million) in 2016 versus net loss of 474.7 million yuan year ago
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Pep Guardiola on Friday rubbished Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho’s concession of the Premier League title to his Manchester City side.
Mourinho told reporters that United are now playing for second place, after falling 15 points behind City.
But Guardiola feels the Portuguese is up to his famour mind games and warned his players against complacency ahead of Saturday’s trip to Burnley.
“Not yet. There are 13 games, 39 points to play (for), we have a 15-point lead so it’s not over.
“We have an amazing run of tough games to play, for example at Burnley.
“Everybody knows here in England how complicated it is playing in Burnley, and after we have to go to Stoke and Goodison Park.
“We have games against Arsenal, Tottenham, United, Chelsea…it’s definitely not over,” Guardiola said.
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Wildlife advocates plan to challenge the approval of a new Yellowstone River dam to benefit farmers that critics say could kill off a dwindling population of a fish dating to the time of dinosaurs.
A bypass channel for the irrigation dam would be built near the Montana-North Dakota border to let endangered pallid sturgeon reach upstream spawning grounds.
But scientists don’t know if the fish would use the channel.
Defenders of Wildlife and the Natural Resources Defense Council said in a court filing Friday they are negotiating with officials on how to proceed following last month’s dam construction approval by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Bureau of Reclamation.
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The groups have a lawsuit pending over the $57 million project.
U.S. District Judge Brian Morris temporarily blocked it in 2015.
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Wales face Georgia in Tblisi this afternoon knowing they need a win to stay in the mix for a place at Russia 2018.
Chris Coleman is unable to call on Real Madrid star Gareth Bale as they go looking for the first of two wins this week that would put them in the box seat for a play-off position ahead of next summer's big dance.
Follow all of the action with Dominic Booth, Ian Mitchelmore and Chris Wathan from Wales Online as it happens right here.
Wales XI: Hennessey; Gunter, Chester, A.Williams, Davies; King, Allen, Ledley; Ramsey, Lawrence; Vokes
Albert Artimisi, 94, of Collinsville, died at 4:05 a.m. Friday, April 14, 2017, at Eden Village in Glen Carbon.
Visitation will be 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, April 17, at Irwin Chapel, 591 Glen Crossing Road in Glen Carbon. Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 18, at Mother of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Maryville. Burial will be at St. John Cemetery in Collinsville.
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George Sipple and Jeff Seidel after the Detroit Tigers' 6-4 loss to the Minnesota Twins on Aug. 13, 2017, at Comerica Park, and why the Tigers should start their younger players more the rest of the season.
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For the second time in four days, a Whitley County Sheriff’s Department police cruiser has been involved in an accident.
McKinney was once committed to Alabama, but backed out last June. Everyone has since assumed that he was virtually a Clemson lock.
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Visitors to Lake Ellyn will see a "finished product" this summer when the Glen Ellyn Park District plans to complete a project funded in part by a newly released state grant. The park district intended to make the improvements while restoring the Lake Ellyn Boathouse to a close replica of its original 1935 design.
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William Raveis Real Estate, Mortgage and Insurance, is a real estate brokerage headquartered in Shelton with numerous offices throughout the region. William Raveis Real Estate, Mortgage and Insurance, is a real estate brokerage headquartered in Shelton with numerous offices throughout the region.
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BRAINTREE, MA (WWLP) – The Massachusetts State Lottery announced Monday that two residents from the Pioneer Valley were instant prize winners.
According to Christian Teja from the State Lottery, Robert Goff of Southwick and Steven Turgeon of Springfield both claimed their grand prizes last week.
Goff won his $4,000,000 prize after playing the “100X” $10 instant game, which he bought at the Pride Station & Store on 6 Westfield Street in Feeding Hills. He chose the annuity option and has received the first 20 annual payments of $200,000 (less tax withholdings). Goff said he plans on using some of the money to buy a house, a car, and a motorcycle.
Turgeon won $1,000,000 after playing the “200X” $30 instant ticket game, which went on sale in April. Teja said Turgeon chose the cash option on and received one-time payments of $650,000 (less tax withholdings). He bought his ticket at Stop & Shop, at 1600 Boston Road in Springfield, and plans to use his winnings to payoff the remaining mortgage on his home.
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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — A bomb squad has been deployed to investigate a suspicious package in downtown Indianapolis, Fox59 reported.
According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, the suspicious package was discovered at the Indianapolis Transit Center located near Washington and Delaware streets.
IMPD said explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) has been dispatched to the area.
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Hilton has signalled its intention to ramp up its expansion in North Africa with the establishment of a dedicated development office in Casablanca. Building on an active pipeline in the region, which has grown to 15 hotels across Algeria, Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia, Hilton has identified North Africa as a focus area for further growth.
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You'd think being the son of an NFL veteran and Super Bowl winner would make you pretty cool.
And San Francisco 49ers wide-receiver Torrey Smith's son does seem like a little boss.
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But even he isn't immune to getting completely starstruck when meeting NBA superstar Steph Curry.
Despite hanging around the rich and the famous and meeting his fair share of US sport's elite, Smith's son, TJ, was left completely speechless when introduced to Curry at a Golden State Warriors game last weekend.
Check out the adorable reaction below
My son met ‪@StephenCurry30 ‬and his reaction was priceless. I missed the best part...thanks bro A video posted by Torrey Smith (@torreysmithwr) on Dec 31, 2016 at 8:49am PST
Steph's daughter, Riley - who became a star in her own right during GSW's title run in 2015 - might have some competition if Smith keeps posting Instagram videos like the one below though...
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The next Executive Committee meeting of the Greensboro Branch of the NAACP will be held on Thursday, June 22 at 6 p.m. at New Light Missionary Baptist Church; 1105 Willow Road; 27406. The June Membership Meeting of the Greensboro Branch will be held on Sunday, June 25, 5 p.m. at Trinity AME Zion Church; 631 E. Florida Street; 27406.
To become a member of the Greensboro Branch of the NAACP, contact Rev. Dr. T. Anthony Spearman, membership chairman, (704) 267-9017.
THE countdown is well and truly on for WA mixed martial arts fans to finally get their wish: A UFC bout in Perth.
With Robert Whittaker's duel against Luke Rockhold just under two months away, the two faced off at a pre-fight press conference at Perth Arena.
The much-anticipated fight will take place on February 11, marking the first official UFC presence in WA since the cage ban was lifted.
Whittaker, Australia's inaugural UFC champion, said he was bracing for one of the toughest tests of his career.
"It's going to be a hard fight. I know this," he said.
"But we're going to go out there and give a good show."
American Rockhold said he was primed to give WA fans their money's worth.
"This arena looks amazing. It's going to be loud," Rockhold said.
"(Fans) are going to get the best of the best. They've got a treat coming."
Tickets to the bout go on sale this Friday through Ticketek.
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UFC is scrambling to find an opponent for Frankie Edgar at UFC 222 after Max Holloway suffered an injury that will prevent him from defending the featherweight championship.
ESPN.com's Brett Okamoto first reported UFC is in the process of finding a new main event for the March 3 event in Las Vegas.
MMA Fighting's Ariel Helwani added the fight has been cancelled after Holloway suffered a leg injury.
Holloway and Edgar were originally supposed to fight at UFC 218 in December. Edgar was forced to withdraw from that event, telling MMAjunkie's Mike Bohn and John Morgan he was injured in a "freak accident" while sparring.
UFC replaced Edgar at that event with Jose Aldo, who Holloway defeated at UFC 212 to win the undisputed featherweight championship.
A former UFC lightweight champion, Edgar hasn't fought since defeating Yair Rodriguez last May. The 36-year-old has lost his last four title fights dating back to 2012.
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Columbus Police have identified the man who was killed in a shooting in east Columbus Sunday night.
According to the Columbus Division of Police, officers were dispatched to an apartment on the 900 block of Rarig Avenue around 8:26pm Sunday on the report of a shooting. When officers arrived, they found Brandon Bridges, 31, suffering from a gunshot wound.
Bridges was transported to Grant Medical Center in critical condition, where he was later pronounced dead.
Police do not have any suspect information at this time. Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact the Columbus Police Homicide Unit at 614-645-4730 or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-461-TIPS(8477).
This is the 129th homicide in the city of Columbus this year.
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — Two men suspected of a carjacking in Connecticut were killed when the stolen car crashed into a synagogue following a police chase.
New Haven police say the two suspects claimed to have a handgun and took the victim’s 2005 Toyota Highlander around 12:15 a.m. Monday. The victim was not injured.
A little more than an hour later an officer spotted the stolen car, called for backup, and began pursuing the suspects.
The stolen car crashed into the Congregation Beth El Keser Synagogue.
The suspects’ names have not been released. New Haven police say the investigation has been turned over to the Connecticut State Police and the state’s attorney’s office.
Removal of contaminated soil can now begin at Hamilton's former gas station site being eyed for a 31-unit townhouse project. The Novato City Council in a 4-1 vote signed off Tuesday on an environmental plan and approved permits for site cleanup at the former Navy site at 970 C St. Councilwoman Pat Eklund was opposed, saying she wanted to see stricter monitoring during site cleanup.
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Our live blog is tracking reaction after the Federal Reserve hiked rates for the second time this year and unveiled plans to trim its $4.5 trillion balance sheet.
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Omar Silva, Ian Torres and Trey Mock all won gold medals at this week’s District 32-4A track and field meet at Rio Grande City.
Silva won both the 110-meter and 300-meter hurdles races, Torres won the shot put event, and Mock also took first in the discus competition. All three Tarpon athletes now advance to the area meet at La Feria next week.
Also qualifying for area competition by placing in the top four in their individual events were Roy Suarez, Angel Cacho, Jason Lowe, Daniel Martinez, and Travis Camacho. The mile relay (4 x 400-meters) team of Jesus Montezuma, Juan Ramos, Jarrod Galvan, and Shawn Shrewsberry qualified with their fourth-place finish in that race with the time of 3:39.43.
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All 16 teams learnt their fates this morning with the draw serving up some mouth-watering ties.
Holders Real Madrid will take on Paris Saint-Germain in the New Year, while Chelsea go up against Barcelona in another heavyweight clash.
Tottenham have also been handed a difficult tie after drawing Serie A champions Juventus.
On paper, the draw was kinder to other English teams Manchester City, Manchester United and Liverpool.
Jurgen Klopp’s side face Porto, City travel to Basel, while United come up against five-time Europa League winners Sevilla.
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It's been a while since Dr. Ben Carson has visited south Louisiana, but he's returning to the area Monday.
He actually hasn't been in the Capital area since 2015, which was before he was named secretary of the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
During this trip, he is expected to tour Denham Springs housing with Mayor Gerard Landry, Congressman Garret Graves, and US Sen. John Kennedy.
He is also supposed to hold a news conference at 4:15 p.m.
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FILE PHOTO - Ivan Chu, CEO of Cathay Pacific Airlines, makes a point during a panel discussion at the 2015 International Air Transport Association (IATA) Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit in Miami Beach, Florida June 9, 2015. REUTERS/Joe Skipper - RTX1FT9H
SHANGHAI Cathay Pacific Airways (0293.HK) on Wednesday said its Chief Executive Ivan Chu will step down on May 1, and will be replaced by the airline's current Chief Operating Officer Rupert Hogg.
It said in a statement to the stock exchange that Hogg would also become the chairman of Cathay Dragon and that Cathay Pacific will no longer have a chief operating officer.
The leadership reshuffle comes after Hong Kong's flag carrier posted its first annual loss since 2008 last month and unveiled plans to cut the cost of middle and senior management roles at its Hong Kong head office by 30 percent.
(Reporting by Brenda Goh; Editing by Himani Sarkar)
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Oh, contraire to those who think August is the end of summer. And if that is the sentiment, think about filling up the bed of a pick up truck and just chillax.
Tony Pica of Port Richmond snapped this image of a couple in Westerleigh doing just that over the weekend.
So where to drive for a meal after the “truck pool” drains?
And it's not just Guinea. From the huge pan-African Lekela wind and solar projects, to wind farms in Kenya and solar projects in Rwanda and Tanzania …
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BOW, NH (WHDH) - A tractor-trailer hauling milk rolled over a guardrail on Interstate 93 in New Hampshire late Monday night and slid nearly 50 feet down an embankment, officials said.
Troopers responding just before midnight to the I-93 north on-ramp in Bow found a truck that had gone off the road and traveled 30-40 feet down an embankment.
An investigation revealed that the driver, Christopher Welch, 47, of Vermont, was going south on I-89 and took the I-93 ramp but was unable to slow accordingly and lost control, according to police.
Welch was extricated from the truck and taken to a local hospital for evaluation. His condition was not immediately known.
The ramp remained closed for several hours as crews facilitated a cleanup.
This crash remains under investigation.
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A Milwaukee tradition, these three days of food, drinks and friends celebrates its 68th year in ’17. The weekend begins with a parade through Bay View’s business district and includes annual events such as the Classic Car Show and the Festival of Arts. Every night ends with a display of fireworks. Proceeds serve the needy and the Wisconsin Lions Camp.
PITTSBURGH (AP) - A Vietnam War veteran in Pennsylvania has finally received medals for his service after 45 years of waiting.
The Tribune-Review reports (http://bit.ly/2hZa2E1 ) 67-year-old Francis McKenna was presented with the National Defense Service Medal, the Air Force Good Conduct Medal, the Air Force Longevity Service Award, Vietnam Service Medal and Vietnam Gallantry during a ceremony Friday in Tarentum, about 20 miles northeast of Pittsburgh.
McKenna joined the Air Force in 1969. While he participated in campaigns in Thailand, Laos and Cambodia, many of his missions were classified, leaving little proof he actually served.
McKenna eventually enlisted the help of veteran's representatives Curt Hetrick and Greg Heinle. Hetrick says it took three years of searching through military records to find a single line saying "assigned to duty in Thailand."
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Police and fire crews are this afternoon at the scene of a house fire just off a busy city street.
Around 15 fire officers are at an address in Moseley Road, Highgate .
West Midlands Fire Service said the property was inside a park.
Police officers were at the scene directing rush hour traffic.
The No.50 bus was diverted because of the fire.
From Highgate Middleway, it was continuing, left onto Camp Hill and left onto Bradford Street before resuming its normal line of route.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House says the United States "condemns the violence and repression propagated by the Government of Nicaragua."
Spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders says in statement that the administration "joins the international community in calls for broad-based dialogue and support for the people of Nicaragua, who yearn for the political freedom of expression and true democratic reforms they so richly deserve."
Nicaragua has been rocked by a week of protests in which over two dozen people have been killed. The protests were triggered by tax hikes and benefit cuts meant to shore up the ailing social security system.
On Sunday, President Daniel Ortega said the government would withdraw the pension changes. But he rejected demands to free detained protesters, withdraw the police and lift some censorship.
If all stands as is, Knox County will receive Three Hundred Thousand Dollars less this year from the state than originally budgeted. The Department of Local Government Finance cut the county’s funds based on what they say is a new state formula. But local officials, their financial consultant, and the association of counties all say the DLGF is wrong. There will be a meeting today in Indianapolis with the state agency where county officials will try to get the cut reversed. County Council President Bob Lechner says there will be consequences if they can’t turn the state decision around.
(NEW-0011 – Lechner – 0:20 “…see the error and correct it…”)
State Senator Mark Messmer will support Knox County officials at the meeting today. Only eleven of the 92 counties in the state are adversely affected by the formula change.
Slidell Police said a former truck stop worker didn't disguise himself well enough when he tried to pull off a robbery.
It happened Sunday night at the Travel Centers of America truck stop at 1682 Gause Boulevard.
Police arrested 28-year-old Clarence Burkett. They said he tried to disguise himself with sunglasses and a hoodie, went inside of the Travel Centers of America truck stop and demanded that the cashier give him the contents of the cash register.
Police found Burkett about an hour later at a local Slidell motel. Several witnesses identified the robber as Burkett, due to the fact he was a former employee of the business.
Burkett faces simple robbery charges. Police said he is currently on probation for a previous theft charge, and has an extensive criminal history.
If convicted, Burkett faces up to seven years in prison for the simple robbery charge.
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A key political adviser at Nomura has stepped back from his role at a critical time for City banks, as they navigate a changing regulatory environment and the UK's exit from the European Union.
Sir Andrew Cahn, vice chairman of public policy for Europe, the Middle East and Africa at the Japanese bank, ended his seven-year term earlier this month. He will stay on as a senior adviser to the bank.
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HartFest offers live music by popular local bands and the Wauwatosa School of Music, along with food, drink and sports at Hart Park in Wauwatosa.
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (AP) - A 6-foot-long boa constrictor reported loose in Binghamton, New York, has been found - beneath the owner's kitchen sink.
A Facebook post by the Broome County Humane Society on behalf of the owner said the pet snake escaped its enclosure earlier this week and was last seen near the high school. The county office of emergency services issued a statement Tuesday saying people should "exercise caution and keep small children and small animals away" if they came across the snake.
But on Wednesday morning, the reptile's owner told local media that Bella the boa had apparently never left his apartment building and was found safe in his kitchen.
Red-tailed boa constrictors eat small mammals, killing their prey by squeezing them to death. They're typically docile as pets.
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Five area golfers were named to the IAHSGCA All-Tournament teams.
Clear Lake’s Thomas Storbeck and Kyle Calaguas were both named to the Second Team in Class 1A-3A. Storbeck finished with a 147, while Calaguas ended with a 148.
Clear Lake’s Emily Snelling, who won the girl’s 1A-5A title, earned First Team honors with her score of 141. GHV’s Bailee Frayne was also named to the First Team. She finished with a 169.
Clear Lake’s Ashley DeLong was named to the Second Team. She finished with a 171.
Since impressionism had, at its extremities, given rise to the expressionists Vincent Van Gogh and Paul Gauguin, the postwar painter Jean-Michel Atlan said great art could only be made in the margins. In early postwar Europe, abstraction and figuration were the embattled avant-gardes.
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Lynch with a really bad read, results in a pick six to Nixon. But, he bounces right back with a deep drop in the bucket TD to Latimer.
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HOT AND HUMID WEATHER WILL CONTINUE TODAY WITH HIGHS IN THE LOWER 90S AND HEAT INDEX READINGS APPROACHING 100 DEGREES. AN ISOLATED SHOWER OR THUNDERSTORMS IS POSSIBLE THIS AFTERNOON. CHANCES FOR SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS WILL INCREASE ON THURSDAY AS AN UPPER LEVEL DISTURBANCE MOVES THROUGH THE REGION. SOME SEVERE STORMS ARE POSSIBLE.
ISOLATED TO SCATTERED MAINLY AFTERNOON AND EVENING THUNDERSTORMS ARE EXPECTED FRIDAY AND SATURDAY. HOT AND HUMID CONDITIONS WILL PREVAIL WITH HIGHS IN THE LOWER 90S. A COLD FRONT WILL MOVE THROUGH THE AREA LATE SUNDAY INTO EARLY MONDAY WITH NUMEROUS SHOWER AND THUNDERSTORMS. A BRIEF BREAK FROM THE HUMIDITY IS POSSIBLE AFTER THE COLD FRONT MOVES THROUGH EARLY NEXT WEEK.
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Turkey has been operating an informer network via its embassy in Vienna that is aimed at targeting the critics of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and promoting his policies, according to Peter Pilz, a lawmaker from Austria’s opposition Greens party.
Pilz told a press conference on February 14 that he had sent documents regarding the activities of the network, run by the umbrella group ATIB, to the police.
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COLUMBUS, Ga – Brookstone alum James Clark leads the 88th Southeastern Amateur Golf Tournament after a first round 7-under 63 at the Country Club of Columbus. The Columbus, Georgia native, a senior at Georgia Tech, has a two-shot lead over Jonathan Hardee and Patrick Moriarty.
22 players finished the first round under par. Auburn, Alabama native Davis Thompson and Columbus’ Ben Carr both finished 1-under after round one.
Complete round results and round two tee times can be found here.
The Southeastern Amateur Tournament was created in 1922 by Fred Haskins. It annually hosts many of the top amateur golfers from the Southeast.
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The actor has said he is "heartbroken" after the stunt driver died filming Deadpool 2.
A police officer inspects the scene of the fatal crash. Canadian Press via AP
Ryan Reynolds has said he is "heartbroken, shocked and devastated" after a female stunt driver died during filming for Deadpool 2.
The woman, whose name has not been released, died after a motorcycle crash in Vancouver, Canada.
Reynolds, who plays the title character in the film, wrote on Twitter: "Today we tragically lost a member of our crew while filming Deadpool.
"We're heartbroken, shocked, and devastated...but recognise that nothing can come close to the grief and inexplicable pain her family and loved ones must feel in this moment.
"My heart pours out to them - along with each and every person she touched in this world."
The first film was released in 2016 and the follow up is due to be released in 2018.
RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif., March 30 Opening round play at the LPGA's first major of the season was suspended by high winds on Thursday at Mission Hills Country Club.
Winds of 25 miles per hour (40 kph) and gusts of 35 mph were blowing when play at the ANA Inspiration was halted at 3:16 p.m. PT (2216 GMT) with players allowed to finish their holes before being taken back to the clubhouse.
The suspension was being treated as temporary, although some forecasts had predicted winds reaching 60 mph in the California desert area.
Karine Icher of France had the early clubhouse lead after firing a five-under-par 67 in the morning wave.
American Michelle Wie and South Koreans Ryu So-yeon, Park Sung-hyun and 17-year-old amateur Seong Eun-jeong were a further shot back. (Reporting by Larry Fine; Editing by Frank Pingue)
AIR BUDDY We'll Never Be As Happy As This Dog Jumping To See His Owner Coming Home
"I see you! Wait, you're gone. I see you again! WAIT, where'd you go? Oh! There you are!"
NEW DELHI — India's space agency says it has successfully launched more than 100 foreign nano satellites into orbit.
The Indian Space Research Organization says the nano satellites — those weighing less than 10 kilograms (22 pounds) — were taken on board its polar satellite launch vehicle in southern India and sent into orbit on Wednesday.
The agency says the launching of the 104 satellites is a record, overtaking Russia's feat of sending 37 satellites in a single launch in 2014.
Robin Thicke's 22-year-old girlfriend is pregnant "Robin and I are very excited to share you all that we're having a baby!" April Love Geary wrote on Instagram.
NICE CATCH: Man arrested in Saarland on suspicion of financing Isis.
The 38-year-old Syrian was arrested at his home in Saarbrücken, near the French border, on December 31st with prosecutors alleging he was planning to disguise a car as a police vehicle before driving it into a crowd.
The suspect, Hasan A., was reportedly in contact with Isis via the messaging service Telegram and police have been able to secure chats he had with a contact man from the extremist organization after seizing his mobile phone, Spiegel reported on Monday.
Hasan A. has denied the charge, claiming he made up his attack plan in order to try and trick the jihadists out of €180,000, which he could use to support his family in Syria.
Investigators also believe that the chances of the attack taking place were slim.
In the 2016 recruiting class, Wisconsin pulled a lightly-recruited prospect in Georgia by the name of Quintez Cephus.
Could a similar situation be brewing in the 2019 class?
This week, the Badgers reached out to Jameson Turner, a 6-foot-3, 190-pound receiver from Tift County High School in the Peach State.
From Sean Spicer to Rex Tillerson, a look at who was fired or resigned from serving in President Donald Trump's administration.
An Austin fourth grader takes home third place in fire poster contest.
Addison Boysen's, from Neveln Elementary School in Austin, Junior Fire Poster was locally selected and submitted to the Minnesota Minnesota State Fire Chiefs Association (MSFCA) Fire Prevention Poster Contest in December 2016.
Her poster was chosen as a third place winner in the state competition.
Approximately 400 fourth grade students from Banfield, Neveln, Southgate, Sumner and Pacelli participated in the contest.
NEW YORK — Dick Clark Productions is hitting back against Mariah Carey's claim it sabotaged her live performance on its "New Year's Rockin' Eve" special.
Carey's disaster during the annual New Year's Eve special made international headlines: The superstar vocally stumbled through her short set in Times Square, failing to sing for most of it despite a pre-recorded track of her songs playing in the background.
Carey was visibly upset during the performance and afterward tweeted "(expletive) happens."
Carey representative Nicole Perna blames technical difficulties. In an interview with Billboard she said Dick Clark Productions hampered Carey's performance and "set her up to fail."
The production company calls such claims "absurd."
UN Security Council strongly condemns North Korea's missile test but regime fires back declaring it is 'just defending itself' They are also more difficult to track by satellite because they have fewer support vehicles in their entourage, expert warns The UN Security Council has strongly condemned North Korea 's ballistic missile launches and warned of 'further significant measures' if Pyongyang does not stop nuclear testing. However, North Korea has fired back angrily rejecting the U.N. Security Council's statement and declaring on Tuesday that all of its tests are 'self-defence measures' to protect its people.
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A 19-year-old Mississauga man has plead guilty to terrorism charges stemming from a plot to attack New York City. Ashley Molnar reports.
WASHINGTON (AP) — With a new health secretary in office, the Trump administration is proposing its first regulatory changes to the health insurance markets created by President Barack Obama’s overhaul.
Among the most noticeable change for consumers: a shorter sign-up window of 45 days, as opposed to three months.
Administration officials said Wednesday the new regulations will help to stabilize the individual insurance market for next year. That could buy time for the Republican-led Congress to make good on its promise to repeal the Obama-era health care overhaul and replace it with a conservative approach.
Many of the proposed changes reflect the wishes of the insurance industry. Even so, insurer Humana announced Tuesday it will not participate in next year in the government-run marketplaces.
Human Services Secretary Tom Price was confirmed Friday.
March 28 Premier Foods Plc:
* Pensions update
* 2016 actuarial valuations now agreed with all UK pension schemes
* Cash payments to schemes reduced by further £32m over next three financial years
* Agreed a schedule of pension deficit cash contributions with trustees of company's pension schemes
* Payments fixed for nearly six years; from april 2014 until december 2019
* No deficit contributions to rhm schemes in recovery plan
* Reductions and re-phasing of deficit contributions to premier foods' schemes 1
* Administration costs over next three years to be part funded by rhm schemes by £2m per annum Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom: +91 80 6749 1136)
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp will address the media on Friday ahead of the Reds' Premier League clash against Tottenham at Anfield on Sunday.
It represents one of the biggest games of the season so far for both sides with Spurs currently in fifth, two points behind third-placed Liverpool in the race for the top four.
Klopp will also be probed on the club's quiet transfer deadline day as they opted not to splash the cash to replace Philippe Coutinho.
January signing Virgil van Dijk was included only as a substitute in midweek and Klopp will be asked if the Dutchman will return to the heart of the defence against Tottenham.
You can see what the German has to say LIVE right here.
It has been revealed that Eintracht Frankfurt sporting director Fredi Bobic tried to block Ghana midfielder Kevin Prince Boateng from leaving the club this summer.
The former AC Milan star is on the verge of joining Italian Serie A side Sassuolo- after confirming his exit from Frankfurt after just one season.
And Bobic who worked closely with the 31-year old tried convincing him to rescind his decision but Kevin was adamant on leaving.
He bagged six goals in the league and played a key role in Frankfurt's DFB Pokal triumph.
LOS ANGELES — Twenty people and a ride operator were rescued on Friday after being trapped for several hours about 100 feet above the ground in an enclosed cabin of an amusement park ride in Southern California.
Rescue workers helped the people, including several children, rappel down ropes from the Sky Cabin at the Knott’s Berry Farm, footage from local media showed.
The ride, described as a “fully enclosed revolving observational deck,” stopped working at about 2 p.m. local time,…
CAPE TOWN: South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada as been cleared to play in the remainder of the Test series against Australia having won his appeal against a Level Two breach of the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) code of conduct.
Rabada had his punishment for brushing against the shoulder of Australia captain Steven Smith in the second Test in Port Elizabeth reduced from a fine of 50 percent of his match fee and three demerit points, to 25 percent and one demerit point.
He, however, was found guilty of a lesser charge of "conduct that is contrary to the spirit of the game" on appeal by Judicial Commissioner Michael Heron, according to a statement from the ICC on Tuesday.
That leaves Rabada`s total of demerit points over the last 24 months on seven, one fewer than the threshold that would trigger an automatic two-match suspension.
Rivers (hip) will be sidelined for Sunday's preseason contest against the Trail Blazers.
Rivers is still working his way back from a strained right glute. In his place Sunday, the likes of Lou Williams, Patrick Beverley and Milos Teodosic will probably see the largest benefits.
Whilst some of our fans on Leeds board played you down (think that just a trick to make the opposition sound poor just so they can moan more if we lose the game) I think you've done very well. Very tough to beat and barring one or two (including Cas away which is happening to most teams) then you've been in very close games.
Do think the cup game is massive though for more than just progression to the semis, not sure whoever wins between you and Salford can fight on two fronts. So a bit of a strange situation where a win would obviously be great but it might work out well if you lost with Salford perhaps slipping in the league and improving your top 4 chances.
Basketball is here!
On Monday, the Clippers released the full schedule for the 2017-2018 season.
Not only is this exciting because it means basketball is happening soon, but the Clippers get to debut the new Clippers faces and fresh new jerseys.
The New Wave is here. Get familiar https://t.co/cpKEj3q7kW pic.twitter.com/beYWWNE5Oj — LA Clippers (@LAClippers) August 11, 2017
Though they won't be playing on Christmas this year, they will have 19 games televised nationally. As always, you can catch all of the Clippers action on FOX Sports West Prime Ticket and FOX Sports Go.
Outgoing UAA Athletic Director Keith Hackett addresses the media for the first time on Sept. 20, 2013.
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A relative of the four people who were slaughtered in Kingsvale, Hanover has recounted how he heard the two teenagers begging to be spared.
60-year-old Curtis Walters, his common law wife 34-year-old, Erica Lesley, and their children 17-year-old Iyana Walters and 14-year-old, Kertina Walters were found with multiple
gunshot wounds inside their house yesterday morning.
A relative of the family of four killed in Kingsvale, Hanover speaking with reporters yesterday.
Meanwhile, the Councillor/Caretaker for the Riverside division, the JLP’s Donald Campbell says this is the first time the community was experiencing such a tragedy.
He says while the police are working, a new strategy is needed to address the crime problem.
Donald Campbell, JLP Councillor caretaker for the Riverside division speaking with reporters.
The four family members were killed at about 11:30 Monday night.
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The Federal Reserve proposed on Wednesday to revise the Volcker Rule to apply to financial firms based on their trading activity.
"This proposed rule will tailor the Volcker rule's requirements by focusing the most comprehensive compliance regime on the firms that do the most trading," Fed Chair Jerome Powell said in a statement. "Firms that do more modest amounts of trading will face fewer requirements."
The Volcker Rule was proposed during the financial crisis in an effort to prevent banks from speculating in markets. The rule went into effect four years ago and generally prevents banks from trading for their own profit or having stakes in a hedge fund or private equity fund.
A Toronto researcher will be leading a study to see whether remaining ash from last year’s devastating Fort McMurray fires is posing a long-term health risk to residents.
Arthur Chan, an assistant professor at the University of Toronto, is heading up a research team going to Fort McMurray next month. They will collect dust samples from residents’ homes and analyze if dangerous substances are lingering after massive fires engulfed the city.
“We’re looking for heavy metals that would have long-term health effects, like lead,” said Chan, who has a background in atmospheric chemistry.
“We’re also looking at organic compounds or potentially carcinogens which may cause cancer.”
By wiping down surfaces and using a custom vacuum, the team will collect dust from different parts of the home, from busy places like the living room and bedroom floor, to less-touched areas like the top of a door frame, Chan said.
Levrier wrote: You could call surrender as the defenders would be dominant at that point otherwise the attackers would just get a very quick PTB. The problem is that it would also negate the late offload which keeps defences on their toes.
Exactly, every change in ruling has a knock on effect. Players now carefully time when they pull a player down to the ground to coincide with the held call. Refs allow this as they know that to penalise every time would ruin the game as a spectacle.Personally I'd penalise attacking the back when a player is held by two other defenders. Call it a dangerous tackle. I'd also consider limiting the numbers allowed in the tackle to two anyway in order to cut down on all the wrestle rubbish at the PTB.
Lincolnshire based acoustic trio Dogwood Union are set to be this month’s guests at The Eagle, in Boston.
Made up of Theresa Brewer, Tony Dobson and Rob Brewer, the band will play on Monday, October 9, as part of Boston Folk Club.
Dogwood Union regularly perform acoustic sets, and have supported local artists such as Winter Wilson.
The band play a blend of Folk and Celtic music, combined with country and Americana influences.
Music starts at 8pm.
To join the Boston Folk Club mailing list, send an email to greg.swain@btinternet.com
A new bill is in the works that could help save missing veterans by creating an alert called the "green alert".
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Audi currently has three new SUVs in the pipeline. They are the Q4, Q8 and e-tron, the latter being an electric offering based on 2015's e-tron Quattro concept .
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Canadian pianist Brian Dickinson has been a prolific recording artist. On his 11th album, The Rhythm Method , the music is original but much of it is obviously dedicated to the artists that inspired him. The opening track, “Orion,” bares the marks of post-bebop saxophonist Wayne Shorter and is energized by the sharp angles of Dickson’s alto sax man, Luis Deniz. “Rhythm Method Suite,” comprised of five songs, makes nods to Lennie Tristano and John Coltrane. Dickinson’s music sounds comfortable among albums by jazz greats from the ’60s.
Madison Keys of the US arrives for the women's singles match against Luksika Kumkhum of Thailand on the third day at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Wednesday July 4, 2018. Ben Curtis AP Photo
FALL RIVER, Mass. (WPRI) – An assistant harbormaster stopped a runaway power boat Sunday night with some creative thinking.
A man was on the boat off the Borden Light Marina Sunday at about 8:30 p.m. when he was apparently thrown off the boat by a wake. Since nobody else was aboard, the boat started circling at full throttle.
Harbormaster Bob Smith said he and assistant harbormaster Paul Borges decided that the boat had to be stopped immediately before it struck somebody, and so Borges threw a rope at it and deliberately tangled the prop, stopping it.
The boater had somehow managed to avoid being hit by the out-of-control boat and was rescued by bystanders.
Smith said the man was not wearing a life jacket and did not have a kill switch that would have shut the engine down if he was thrown overboard.
Cigna says it is rejecting Anthem's proposed $48 billion acquisition bid and suing the Blue Cross-Blue Shield insurer.
The announcement comes hours after another major insurer, Aetna, said it was abandoning its planned $34 billion purchase of Medicare Advantage provider Humana.
The Department of Justice sued last summer to stop the deals due to concerns about how they would affect prices and consumer choices. Federal judges rejected both deals in separate rulings earlier this year.
Anthem Inc. had filed paperwork Monday to appeal its case.
Cigna Corp. says it is seeking a $1.85 billion termination fee from Anthem and more than $13 billion in damages caused by what it says were Anthem's breaches of the merger agreement.
An Anthem spokeswoman did not immediately return a call seeking comment.
LOS ANGELES (AP)  Authorities say black tar heroin in Los Angeles may be contaminated with bacteria that can cause death, putting injection drug users at greatest risk.
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health says Tuesday it's investigating three suspected cases of wound botulism from heroin use.
The illness can be mistaken for a drug overdose and includes symptoms including drooping eyelids, blurred vision and trouble breathing.
Officials warn that contaminated drugs look the same as drugs that do not contain bacteria. And "cooking," or heating, the heroin will not kill the bacteria.
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So now the refs and NBC will just ignore the contact to the head of Kuznetsov? No call. #ALLCAPS pic.twitter.com/rtdx4zAp5q
THE visitors were as colourful as the flowers at this year's Charlton Spring Festival in Wantage.
Dozens of fun-seekers young and old flocked to the annual celebration at Wantage Market Garden in the ground of Charlton Day Centre on Thursday.
Gardeners picked up some green goodies at Colin Fox's petite plant stall while younger revellers went mad on the bouncy castle or enjoyed the live music.
The family festival is hosted each year by learning disability charity Style Acre, which manages the day centre, and Sustainable Wantage, which maintains the market garden.
The Wantage Market Garden is a collaborative project which aims to provide therapeutic gardening opportunities.
All proceeds raised at Thursday's festival will go towards maintaining the garden.
Brisbane Heat win over the Hobart Hurricanes
Cricket
The West Indies star Samuel Badree failed to have a major impact during the match between the Brisbane Heat and the Hobart Hurricanes, however, they still came out ahead by seven wickets to keep their unbeaten recored and stay on top of the standings in the Big Bash League.
Playing at the Gabba stadium in Brisbane, Badree claimed just one for 26 from his four overs as Hurricanes, sent in, posted 173 for nine off their allotted 20 overs.
Daniel Christian top-scored with 33 off 23 balls and Jonathan Wells chipped in with 28 off 25 balls, but they were the only two to pass 20.
The Heat raced to their target with 22 balls remaining, with Chris Lynn stroking an unbeaten 84 off 50 balls to follow up his 85 not out against Andre Russell’s Sydney Thunder three days ago.
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DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - A portion of Illinois 48 in Macon County will honor the late Sheriff Roger Walker, Jr.
The Greater Decatur Black Chamber of Commerce announced that signs honoring Sheriff Walker will be placed along Illinois 48, between Elwin Road and East Mound Road in Macon County. Chamber officials thanked State Senator Andy Manar and State Representative Sue Scherer for their help in introducing legislation allowing the placing of the signs.
The Chamber also announced it will host an official ribbon cutting ceremony for the signs in the near future.
Roger Walker, Jr. was the first African American Sheriff in Illinois. He passed away due to a long-term illness in 2012.
The latest project from Tom "Tom7" Murphy is an unmodified NES running Super NES games . "Murphy breaks down this wizardry in a pair of detailed videos laying out his tinkering process," reports Ars Technica. "Though the NES hardware itself is untouched, the cartridge running this reverse emulation is a heavily customized circuit board (ordered from China for about $10), with a compact, multi-core Raspberry Pi 3 attached to handle the actual Super NES emulation." From the report:
Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen and Panama's President Juan Carlos Varela together in Panama City in June 2016. With friends like these, who needs enemies? Taiwan lost another of its diplomatic partners to China, as the world's second-largest economy seeks to isolate the self-governed island.
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Drug makers in Nigeria want a continuation of the 2016 Fiscal Policy as only 29 percent of human drugs and biological/ vaccines registered by the Federal Government last year were produced locally. “It is important we continue with the 2016 Fiscal Policy to encourage local production of medicines. The number of imported medicines, when compared…
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LEIPZIG, Germany (AP) — Bundesliga runner-up Leipzig has signed Portuguese winger Bruma from Turkish side Galatasaray.
Leipzig says the 22-year-old Bruma, whose full name is Armindo Tue Na Bangna, is getting a five-year deal to June 2022.
Leipzig sporting director Ralf Rangnick says, "Bruma fits perfectly in our game with his footballing and physical capabilities. He is quick, strong technically and he has an attacking mindset."
Bruma scored 15 goals and set up 20 more in 84 competitive games for Galatasaray.
Leipzig signed French defender Ibrahima Konate from Sochaux on Monday, and German forward Nils Quaschner from Bochum in May. Swiss goalkeeper Yvon Mvogo has also been signed from Young Boys Bern.
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Bon Jovi and U2 crash a Hamptons bachelorette party Bono, The Edge and Jon Bon Jovi were seated next to a bachelorette party and "were super nice and came by for pics."
The 5 friends you need for the perfect bachelorette party While the definition of the “perfect bachelorette party” may vary greatly from bride to bride, everyone can agree that the most important ingredient is a great group of friends to...
× Pumpkinville now open at Myriad Gardens
OKLAHOMA CITY – It’s an autumn tradition for many families: Pumpkinville!
The sixth annual Pumpkinville opened October 6 and runs through October 22 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
This has become a well-loved tradition at the Myriad Gardens.
There are more than 16,000 pumpkins, imaginative displays and a calendar full of activities for kids.
Myriad Garden members are free, otherwise it’s $6 per person.
Click here for more information!
March 29Shanghai Shibei Hi-Tech Co Ltd :
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — An umpiring clinic was held at Grand Rapids Community College Saturday to help sharpen fundamentals and mechanics of the state’s officials.
It gave Michigan High School Athletic Association umpires the opportunity to prepare for the upcoming baseball season that will start as the snow begins to melt. The training sessions are critical in keeping a young umpire prepared for all the challenges a new official faces before, during and after any game.
While there were umpires in attendance, the MHSAA is in need of more officials for multiple sports across the state.
At its highest point in 2008, there were over 12,000 officials. Ten years later, numbers have shrunk to around 10,000.
Those interested can register to become an MHSAA official on its website.
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CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuela's ruling socialist party has officially tapped President Nicolas Maduro as its candidate for this year's election.
Socialist party chief Diosdado Cabello on Friday announced the unanimous decision. The government has said the election will be held by the end of April.
Maduro succeeded the late President Hugo Chavez, leading the oil-rich country into a deepening crisis marked by soaring inflation and shortages of food and medicine.
The United States says it will reject the "snap" election. Several Latin America countries condemned holding a vote before Maduro's government and its political opposition complete negotiations aimed at resolving the crisis.
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Venezuela's opposition coalition hasn't selected a candidate or decided if it will participate.
Maduro says that in his second term he'll wean Venezuela's economy off of oil production.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Department of Veterans Affairs is hoping a partnership with the CVS Pharmacy chain will reduce some of its strain in providing urgent care to about 120,000 veterans who receive treatment at the Phoenix VA medical center.
The new pilot program was announced Tuesday. It allows ailing veterans at the Phoenix VA to go to one of 24 “MinuteClinics” operated by CVS for treatment of minor illnesses and injuries.
The Phoenix VA was the site of the 2014 scandal over chronically long wait times for care.
Although the program is currently limited to the Phoenix area, the collaboration is a test-run of sorts as VA Secretary David Shulkin mulls an overhaul proposal aimed at reducing veterans’ wait times. That proposal is due out by fall.
A Green Country church says it just can’t catch a break.
For the second time in just a few weeks, the church is dealing with some serious damage.
On May 7th, the roof collapsed over the sanctuary at the Calvary Baptist Church in Sapulpa.
Pastor Scott Gordon says work to repair the building has been in limbo as the church waited for its insurance claim to be processed.
He says the insurance company told him to wait to make repairs.
Tuesday night’s heavy rains poured into the holes in the church, further damaging the floors, pews, and other furniture.
In spite of the destruction and the questions about the church’s future, Gordon says he and the church are in good spirits.
The church says it plans to meet Wednesday to decide if it would be best to just tear the building down and rebuild.
Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief has offered to help tear the building down.
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Bitcoin’s wild ride is getting even wilder. Yesterday saw the launch of bitcoin futures, trading on the Chicago Board Options Exchange. Interest was so high it nearly crashed the CBOE website and the exchange briefly halted trading a couple of times after the price jumped erratically. So, we’ve all heard bitcoin is volatile, risky, maybe a bubble. So why then the demand for bitcoin futures?
According to officials with Transit Solutions Group, two passenger cars were painted with graffiti sometime between Monday at 7:30 p.m. and Tuesday at 5 a.m.
Officials said aside from a public eyesore, the graffiti could damage equipment and require repairs to return the train to operation.
The estimated cost to remove the graffiti and repair windows, doors and graphics is expected to be more than $5,000.
Anyone with information about the crime should contact the Lebanon Police Department at 615-444-2323.
Who will start for France in their World Cup quarter-final clash against Uruguay?
France will be without Blaise Matuidi for their World Cup quarter-final clash against Uruguay after the Juventus ace accumulated too many yellow cards in the tournament.
The 31-year-old will serve a one-match suspension having picked up two cautions during France’s four games so far.
Ousmane Dembele is most likely to replace Matuidi, although the Barcelona winger will struggle to mirror his intense pressing style.
Manager Didier Deschamps is unlikely to tinker with the rest of the team which saw off Argentina 4-3, meaning Samuel Umtiti will continue at centre-back having recovered from injury.
Djibril Sidibe is still sidelined but the French have no other injury issues.
Take a look through the gallery above to see how France could line up for their World Cup quarter-final against Uruguay.
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WILLIAMSBURG, Brooklyn — An off-duty police officer is in stable condition after he was found with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound Saturday morning.
According to authorities, they responded to a call about 11:05 a.m. about a man shot at Wythe Avenue and Williamsburg Street in Williamsburg.
When they arrived, they found a man in the front passenger seat of a Honda Accord with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Police later discovered the man was an off-duty NYC police officer. He was taken to the hospital and remains in stable condition.
Police are looking for a hit-and-run driver who injured a pedestrian in the community of Chollas View on Tuesday night.
The 51-year-old victim was crossing 47th Street in the illuminated crosswalk at Market Street when he was hit by a southbound SUV about 8 p.m., San Diego police Officer John Buttle said.
The vehicle, described as a black or silver SUV, did not stop after the crash.
The pedestrian was taken to a hospital with injuries that were only described as “non-life threatening.”
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HOLCOMB — The American Legion Legacy Run passed through Kansas on Friday.
American Legion Riders stop for fuel in Holcomb as part of day one of the 12th annual American Legion Legacy Run. The veterans are on a six-day, multistate motorcycle ride to raise awareness about the American Legion Legacy Scholarship.
The scholarship fund provides up to $20,000 for children of post-9/11 veterans who were who were either killed or were injured while on active duty and have a VA disability rating of 50 percent or greater.
Learn more at Legion.org.
Stella Donnelly has only one EP to her name, but that's been enough to make her sharp wit come through in sweet, quiet songs that rage loudly. The Australian singer-songwriter's Thrush Metal EP was recently reissued in the U.S. with a bonus track, "Talking," which she performs here surrounded by video of wires, a weaving machine and woolen yarns.
Donnelly played "Talking" in Conductors and Resistance, an art installation by the Israeli artist Ronen Sharabani that's on display as part of the SXSW Art Program. Like Donnelly's direct and feminist folk songs, Sharabani confronts the viewer to increase action in areas of high resistance, the only way to ensure a strong reaction.
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Producers: Bob Boilen, Mito Habe-Evans; Director/Videographer: Nickolai Hammar; Audio Engineer: Josh Rogosin; Photo: Aaron Rogosin for NPR; Executive Producer: Lauren Onkey.
Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
August 15, 2017
Daily Reading from the USCCB: Revelation 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab
The reading from Revelation assigned for the Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary is about Mary and the Church.
The Solemnity of the Assumption and our reading teach us that Mary represents the whole people of God, that she is an image, a model of the Church. What she did is what the Church does, and vice versa. The Church offers Christ to the world. So did Mary. The Church only makes sense in light of Christ. So does Mary. We cannot properly venerate the Blessed Mother without including Christ and the Church, nor rightly conceive of the Church without Mary.
Today we offer God thanks: thanks for our Blessed Mother, thanks for the Church, and thanks for our heavenly future that she represents.
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Some of the world’s top ice skaters slid their way to Dumfries at the weekend.
Almost 1,000 competitors gathered at the Ice Bowl for the fifth Trophy D’Ecosse.
Teams from Europe, the United States and Canada took part in the biggest competition ever to be staged in the town.
There was also local interest as Solway Sk8ing Club entered four teams – the Stars, Eclipse, Lightning and Comets.
James was claimed off waivers by the Jaguars on Monday.
Rookie Kenneth Walker was waived in corresponding move in order to make room on the roster. James was most recently waived by the Bills. He figures to have a long shot at landing on the final roster, but the 27-year-old's most likely route will be through a special team's role.
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Americans always do things differently, including political coups! What’s underway now in Washington is nothing less than a slow-but-steady anti-Trump Coup. The goal is to bring down Trump and replace him with Pence. But it’s not really about persons…it’s about policies, power, money, control, domination, and ideology.
Aligned against Trump and his alt-right cabal is a never-before coalition all intent for their own differing reasons on bringing him down or at the very least weakening him so badly he cannot undo them:
Intelligence Agencies
Republican Establishment
Neocon Establishment
Congressional Leaders of both parties
Major Media including “mainstream” right-wing
Major Corporations and Executives
Obama Legacy appointees
Democratic Party
Stay tuned! Things are going to be far more messy and bloody and dangerous!
A bouncer at Lachey’s Bar came to the aid of his co-worker when she was shot in the face outside the OTR restaurant. But while the Good Samaritan helped the shooting victim, someone jumped in his car and drove off.
Transformers: Dark of the Moon
Starring Shia LaBeouf Josh Duhamel John Turturro Tyrese Gibson Rosie Huntington-Whiteley Patrick Dempsey
When Apollo 11 landed the Moon in 1969, the government discovered an alien spacecraft with technology it kept secret from the Autobots.
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INNOVATE or get left behind. Businesses today know it and have seen it happen with their own eyes. From Amazon to Uber and Netflix, we have all seen new or small companies disrupt or vanish within months. Leveraging technology is key. Firms of all sizes and industries need to use new technology
Bachelor In Paradise is only just starting, but the show has been making headlines since June.
As you likely know, the Bachelor spinoff's season four production was briefly halted after allegations of sexual misconduct hit the set. At the time, it was believed that contestant Corinne Olympios was too drunk to consent to a sexual encounter with her costar, DeMario Jackson.
After investigating the matter, Warner Bros. cleared those involved of any wrongdoing and allowed production to resume filming. While many of the BIP stars returned to Paradise, Olympios and Jackson did not. It's said they'll face off during the show's reunion special — where major truth bombs were dropped. *GASP*
Be sure to catch the drama when the two night premiere airs tonight (August 14) and tomorrow (August 15) on ABC from 8 to 10 p.m. EST.
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1:55 Public comment was heard Tuesday night on Holmes Beach speed limit change Pause
0:33 The Pittsburgh Pirates begin spring training workouts at Pirate City
1:56 The man accused of killing a woman and her daughter made the 911 call
2:03 Commission holds a brain-storming session to discuss heroin epidemic
1:37 Oscar-winning actress Geena Davis speaks in Sarasota
3:03 The importance of river restoration in the Everglades
1:53 Legoland surprise for one generous 8-year old
0:35 Couples say 'I do' on Valentine's Day
1:56 The man accused of killing a woman and her daughter made the 911 call
Seven students have been named finalists for this year's INBA Scholarships, according to Scholarship Chair Aaron Eades. The seven are (in alphabetical order):
1) Breanna Descourouez (WIU)
2) Collin Dorsey (SIU)
3) Carleigh Gray (ISU)
4) Kallie Koester (EIU)
5) Emily Manley (WIU)
6) Baylee Steelman (ISU)
7) Redrick Terry (WIU)
Scholarship committee members reviewed each student's application, statement, resume, GPA, and submitted work.
Finalists should plan on appearing at the INBA Spring Convention at Eastland Suites in Urbana on Friday, April 21st. Starting at 4 pm, the committee will interview each applicant individually (room TBD).
Four winners of $1,500 scholarships will each be invited to stay at the convention as guests, and will be given their own hotel rooms for the weekend. The other three will win mini-scholarships, and are encouraged to remain at the convention to network. Students may also be eligible for mileage reimbursements.
The crowds have certainly lapped up this year's Fringe events. Well over 700,000 tickets were sold, bringing in over $17 million.
Kim Kardashian was always destined to be a reality TV Star! In a recent interview she opened up about her dreams as a teenager to be on MTV’s Real World. Do you think Kim would have been perfect on the show? Let us know in the comments below!
1:01 Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s “The Ghosts of Christmas Eve” tour 2017 comes to Raleigh Pause
3:16 U2 surprises Berlin subway commuters with impromptu set
1:07 HB2 protesters march into NC Legislature
2:47 Western NC gets an early jump on the season as heavy snowfall coats the mountains
0:59 Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson on Safety and Efficacy of the MMR Vaccine
0:57 What do you do with 2 million cubic feet of leaves?
1:51 Parents campaign to urge lawmakers for K-3 class size flexibility
1:41 Marvin Bagley III on Duke’s first loss: ‘It sucks’
0:59 MMR vaccine is safe, effective American Academy of Pediatrics says
MOSCOW, March 18 (Reuters) - More than 5,000 people have left Syria’s Eastern Ghouta so far on Sunday, the RIA news agency reported, citing the Centre for Reconciliation in Syria, a body run by Russia’s defence ministry. (Reporting by Polina Devitt; editing by Christian Lowe)
Kanter posted 17 points (8-13 FG, 1-2 FT), 18 rebounds and two assists across 32 minutes in Friday's 92-90 loss to the Bucks.
Kanter continues to dominate on the glass, as he's now hauled in no less than 17 boards in the last three games and has four consecutive double-doubles. The 25-year-old also has a trio of 20-point efforts in the last five contests and has scored in double digits in nine straight, rendering him one of the Knicks' most reliable assets on offense. Given his consistent minutes and production, his fantasy stock is likely at its highest point of the campaign at present.
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday signaled it may hear software maker Synopsys Inc’s appeal of a $36 million verdict it was ordered to pay in a patent fight with rival Mentor Graphics Corp.
The high court requested the views of the U.S. Solicitor General’s Office on a petition for writ of certiorari filed in November by Synopsys, which argued the trial judge improperly instructed the jury on how to calculate lost profit damages and also erred in barring Synopsys from raising certain defenses based on assignor estoppel, which prevents the inventor of a patent or a related entity from later attacking its validity.
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Zion Williamson puts on a show in SCISA semifinal
Watch some of Zion's best moves from Thursday's game against Christian Academy.
Thanks to Tara for the following WWE NXT live event results from Friday's show in Coral Gables, Florida:
* The Street Profits defeated Riddick Moss and Tino Sabbatelli
* Ruby Riot defeated Sonya Deville
* Lars Sullivan defeated Oney Lorcan
* No Way Jose picked up a win
* Heavy Machinery defeated Wesley Blake and Steve Cutler. The Undisputed Era attacked after the match and issued a warning for the main event
* Roderick Strong defeated The Velveteen Dream
* Ember Moon defeated Mandy Rose
* NXT Champion Drew McIntyre, Kassius Ohno and Johnny Gargano defeated Adam Cole, Kyle O'Reilly and Bobby Fish. After the match, The Undisputed Era went to leave but Heavy Machinery met them at the exit and fought them back to the ring for another beatdown
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(GREAT FALLS) Three people were killed, including a baby, and two others were injured in a head-on crash on Highway 12 in Broadwater County on Sunday.
According to the Montana Highway Patrol, the incident happened around 1 p.m.
A blown tire caused the pickup, traveling westbound near mile marker 57, to cross the Sunday and collide with an oncoming car head-on. MHP says the crash killed a 36-year-old man from Belgrade and a 24-year-old woman and an 11-month-old girl, both from Gallatin Gateway. They were pronounced dead at the scene.
Two Billings residents, a 44-year-old woman and a 54-year-old man, were in the pickup. They were taken to the hospital in Helena.
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The names of the victims have not yet been released.The MHP continues to investigate the crash.
We will update you as we get more information.
Associated Press also contributed to this story.
(WTVM) – Representatives are responding to the shooting in Alexandria, VA that injured House Majority Whip Steve Scalise Wednesday morning.
Governor Nathan Deal, U.S. Senator David Perdue and U.S. Representative for Georgia Drew Ferguson have released statements following the shooting.
I am praying for my friend Steve Scalise and all of the victims of today’s senseless attack. I am grateful for the swift actions of Capitol Police and first responders. – Congressman Drew Ferguson
Rep. Scalise is a personal friend of mine, I wish him, along with the others injured in this senseless & evil attack, a full recovery. - Gov. Nathan Deal
Our heartfelt prayers go out to all of the members, staffers, and Capitol Police officers affected this morning. - U.S. Senator David Perdue
The white nationalist behind the violent hate rally in Charlottesville, Va., was chased away from a botched press conference Sunday as angry protesters swarmed on him.
Jordan Kessler, the organizer behind the “Unite the Right” demonstration that sparked deadly violence Saturday, scurried away from his 2 p.m. remarks after the irate crowd drowned him out.
Despite winning the Premier League at a canter last season, City have struggled to land their top targets in the transfer market.
Deals for Leicester’s Riyad Mahrez and Jorginho of Napoli have proven tricky to get over the line.
But Pep Guardiola now looks set to get his men.
The Mirror report that both deals are very close to completion with the midfielder pair set to have their medicals this week.
City will pay Leicester an initial £60m for Algerian star Mahrez with a host of add-ons and extras.
Scammers calling Denham Springs residents, posing as police officers
DENHAM SPRINGS - Authorities say individuals pretending to be Denham Springs police officers are calling residents and asking for donations.
According to the Denham Springs Police Department, people have been receiving phone calls from people claiming to be police officers. Once they have someone on the line, they ask for a monetary donation for the department's officers.
The police department says it is making no such requests and is warning residents to hang up on any suspicious calls. Numbers that have been reported making these calls include ones (225) 480-2010 and (225) 480-2014.
WASHINGTON The Federal Reserve could begin trimming its holdings of bonds "relatively soon," Fed Chair Janet Yellen said on Wednesday.
"We could put this into effect relatively soon," Yellen told a news conference, referring to the Fed's plan to reduce reinvestments of maturing securities later this year.
(Reporting by Jason Lange; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
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A Massachusetts museum dedicated to Dr. Seuss says it will replace a mural featuring a Chinese character from one of his books after three authors said they would boycott an event due to the “jarring racial stereotype.”
The mural features illustrations from the author’s first children’s book, And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street.
The museum, which is located in the author’s hometown of Springfield, said Thursday that the mural will be replaced by images from later books.
Three children’s authors declined an invitation to the museum’s inaugural Children’s Literature Festival, which was set for Oct. 14 before being canceled. After the museum offered to take down the mural, the authors said they would attend, but the museum has not said if the festival is back on.
COVE CITY, N.C. (WNCT) – Fire officials in Craven County believe an electrical malfunction is to blame for a Saturday evening blaze that destroyed a home.
According to Ira Whitfield with Craven County Emergency Services, crews responded to a mobile home on Dover Rd. just after 6 p.m. Saturday. Whitfield said they believe the home is a total loss.
Multiple crews responded, including No. 9 Township Fire and Rescue, Fort Barnwell Fire Dept. and New Bern-Craven Rescue.
Whitfield said eight people lived in the mobile home, but none were inside when the fire broke out. The Red Cross is now assisting the family.
The Carbon County Democrats hosting a debate Tuesday night among three Democratic candidates for Utah's 3rd Congressional District - the position held by Utah Republican Rep. Jason Chaffetz since 2008.
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Tas Cru is coming to Montgomery on Sunday, and he's bringing the blues and his Band of Tortured Souls with him. Sounds like a party.
Start the conversation, or Read more at The Montgomery Advertiser.
OLATHE, Kan. (AP) — A former Johnson County corrections employee was sentenced to six months in prison for lewd behavior and trafficking in contraband.
The Kansas City Star reports 25-year-old Alyssa Jo Staats was sentenced Monday six months of “shock time” in jail as a condition for a two-year probation sentence.
Staats was originally charged last year with having unlawful sexual relations with an adult offender in the county’s Therapeutic Community, an intensive drug treatment program.
She pleaded no contest and was found guilty in December on amended charges of trafficking contraband in a correctional facility, obstructing a law enforcement officer and lewd and lascivious behavior.
© REUTERS/ Bassam Khabieh Creation of Coalition to Demine Syrian Historic Sites to Be Discussed in Tehran
ASTANA (Sputnik) – Kazakhstan expects guarantor states of Astana process on Syrian reconciliation to provide it with information about the results of the coming meeting in Tehran, Kazakh Foreign Minister Kairat Abdrakhmanov told reporters on Tuesday.
“In coming days a meeting of the guarantor states in narrow format will take place in Tehran. We will be informed about the next steps that the guarantor states propose as part of Astana process. In any case on May 3 – 4, as it was planned, we are preparing for one more meeting as part of Astana process,” Abdrakhmanov said.
Kazakhstan's capital of Astana hosted three rounds of talks on Syrian settlement brokered by Russia, Turkey and Iran, held on January 23-24, February 15-16 and March 14-15. Next meeting on Syria in Astana is expected to take place in early May.
48-year-old Keith Edwards and 25-year-old William White were arrested Thursday at a home on Tate Road in Adams County.
Edwards was wanted in Franklin County on a charge of aggravated assault. His vehicle was recovered on Moss Grove Road Wednesday and he was found at the home when deputies were searching the area. Edwards will be returned to Franklin County.
White had warrants from the Adams County Sheriff's Office for failure to register as a sex offender. He was taken to the county jail.
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Gardai are investigating an incident of a burglary at a primary school in Clane in the early hours of April 14 at 3.20am.
The break-in occurred at Scoil Mhuire on the Prosperous Road.
It is believed that the alarm disturbed the culprits and nothing was stolen.
Meanwhile on the same day at Betaghstown, Clane, a homeowner returned to find that between 3.30pm and 4.30pm in the afternoon, her house had been entered and bedroom ransacked. A quantity of jewellery was stolen from the home.
Residents of a coastal area southwest of Houston are cleaning up debris after severe storms, including at least six tornadoes, swept through the area Tuesday. At least six people were injured in Van Vleck, at town of 1,400 about 70 miles southwest of Houston, by a weak tornado rated by a federal survey team as an EF1, with winds of 86 to 110 mph.
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HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A federal appeals court has been asked to allow a class-action lawsuit against the Veterans Affairs Department by veterans who say they became ill from radiation exposure after responding to a 1966 accident involving U.S. hydrogen bombs in Spain.
Yale Law School students in Connecticut filed the request Monday with the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims on behalf of veterans who sought disability benefits from the VA but were denied.
The students represent Air Force veteran Victor Skaar, of Nixa, Missouri, and want to expand the lawsuit to include other veterans.
VA officials did not immediately return messages Monday.
Radioactive plutonium was released near Palomares, Spain, in January 1966, after a U.S. B-52 bomber and refueling plane crashed. Four hydrogen bombs crashed, but there were no nuclear explosions.
Four people have been found dead in the rubble of a collapsed pedestrian bridge in south Florida as a frantic search for any survivors continued, officials said.
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The Iron Horse Hotel will host the Milwaukee premiere ofJack C. Newell’s Open Tables, plus aQ&A with the director and two-course dinner from Chef Joshua Rogers onTuesday, Oct. 31.
The film stars T.J. Jagedowski, Dave Pasquesi, Joel Murrayand Caroline Neff in an intertwining story set in the midst of Chicago’s foodiescene.
The evening’s menu includes choices of: Butternut SquashBisque, Harvest Salad, Faroe Island Salmon, Miller Farms Chicken and much more.
The event begins at 6 p.m.Tickets to the event cost $35 per person, and there will bea number of $2 beers and discounted wine bottles. To reserve a spot click here.
× Man shot in the chest late Saturday night in Avon
AVON, Ind. — Around 10:15 p.m. Saturday, Avon police responded to reports of a person shot.
Once they arrived at the 100 block of Avon Village Drive, they found one man suffering from at least one gunshot wound to the chest.
Police say he was shot outside of the house, on the street.
The responding officers were able to apply emergency medical aid to the victim.
The man was transported to the hospital, where at last check, he was undergoing surgery.
Police say they believe this is an isolated incident, and they do not believe the public is in any danger at this time.
The Assistant Chief of the Avon Police Department, Brian Nugent, said they are talking to witnesses to try to figure out just what happened.
“We do have an individual who has been identified as a witness and detectives are following up on suspect information as we speak,” he said.
So far, two people have been detained for questioning.
The investigation is ongoing.
Ottawa Senators forward Derick Brassard scores on Boston Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask during third period of Game 2.. Before this first-round playoff series against Ottawa began, there was an aura of invincibility to the Senators - although, of course, the Bruins never would have admitted it.
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The 5-county vocal contests were hosted by Vanessa Baker at the Cheyenne High School. In the High School Vocal Solo category she had three students place. Amber Little received a 1+ on here solo, Hannah Arbaugh received a 1 on her vocal solo, and Callee Lester received a 1+ on her vocal solo. Callee Lester also received the 5-County High School Vocal Soloist Award. Under the Junior High Vocal Solo category we had four students place.
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FOREST — The Forest-Jackson Public Library will host a performance by Magic Nate at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Gormley Park, Forest.
The program is part of the library’s summer reading program. A free community lunch will follow at 11:30.
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Squaw Valley Ski Patrol unofficially reported 7 inches of new snow on the upper mountain at Squaw Valley with more accumulation on the ridges. Snow continued to fall Thursday with another storm in the forecast for this coming Monday. Weekend tempe
The Orioles announced that Tuesday night’s game against the Rays at Camden Yards has been postponed due to rain. The game will be made up as part of a single-admission doubleheader on May 12 at 3:05 PM. The second game will begin about 30 minutes after the first game finishes.
As Weather.com noted recently, Major League Baseball has already seen a record number of weather-related postponements this month, at least dating back to 1986.
According to Jayson Stark of The Athletic, as of April 19 when he wrote this column, there had been only four days where all 30 teams managed to play on the same day. Stark also pointed out that, at the time he published his article, there had been 27 games with first-pitch temperatures in the 30’s. There was one such game last year, eight in 2016, four in 2015, and 12 in 2014. It’s been a weird month.
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A suspect shot himself in the leg after he attempted to burglarize a vehicle and ran from a Fort Worth home, police said.
Three male suspects broke into a pickup truck in a driveway about 2:30 a.m. in the 5300 block of Westhaven Drive when the homeowner came outside and startled the suspects, police said. As the suspects fled on foot, one suspect shot a handgun into his thigh.
TUCSON, Ariz. - Pinal County Sheriff's Office is looking for 72-year-old David Lewis.
Deputies say Lewis has dementia and has been missing for several hours.
He was last seen wearing a blue jean jacket, blue jeans, and a baseball cap. Lewis is 5'9" tall and 180 lbs.
Officials say his last known location was driving southbound on Hunt Highway in a light brown 2007 Chevy Impala.
The Arizona license place is BWA1031.
If you see him or his car, call PCSO at 520-866-5111.
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A Texas lawmaker was hit in the head by a stray bullet while celebrating during New Year’s Day, police said.
State Rep. Armando “Mando” Martinez underwent surgery Sunday and is expected to recover. Martinez is in stable condition and has been communicating with investigators through text messages, Hidalgo County Sheriff Eddie Guerra, told The Monitor.
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Martinez was celebrating with family and friends outside a house when he felt something on top of his head a little after midnight Sunday, Guerra said. Martinez’s wife noticed a small hole in the top of his head. He was then rushed to the hospital.
Hidalgo County sheriff’s deputies are investigating.
Kelly Ripa has had quite a few co-hosts over her 16-year tenure at Live. First there was Regis Philbin; then there was Michael Strahan; now there's Ryan Seacrest. It looks like third time's the charm, too.
In an interview with The New York Times, Ripa weighed in on her friendship with Seacrest and how it differs from her relationships with her former co-hosts. While she texts and hangs out with Seacrest outside of the show, she didn't have this level of camaraderie with Philbin.
"Regis had a mandate: Absolutely no talking off-camera," she told the newspaper. "He had almost a superstition about it. You save it for the show. I'd be like, ‘Good morning,' and he'd say, ‘Save it for the air!'"
Ripa even considers Seacrest "the future of the franchise" and "the future of ABC."
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A fire was reported to McLean County Law Enforcement through a 911 call early Tuesday, with the location north and east of Turtle Lake.
Robin Youren, a 50-year-old female, reported she was able to escape unharmed but a man was still inside the house.
She and Jason P. Sweet, the other occupant of the home, had lived in the house just a few months. Sweet died in the fire in a reported attempt to rescue the family’s pets, including three cats and two dogs.
More women will become infertile if sex education is not taught in schools, due to the “ticking time bomb” of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), a town hall chief has warned.
The Local Government Association (LGA) has called for the subject to be compulsory in all schools, arguing that it is a “major health protection” issue.
"The lack of compulsory sex and relationship education in academies and free schools is storing up problems for later on in life, creating a ticking sexual health time bomb, as we are seeing in those who have recently left school," Izzi Seccombe, chairman of the LGA's community wellbeing board said. "This is a major health protection issue."
She added that there was a "shockingly high" number of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) diagnosed in teenagers and young people.
The No. 1 Wisconsin women's hockey team stayed unbeaten by taking down Syracuse 1-0 on the road.
Abby Roque scored the lone goal for the Badgers at the 6:35 mark of the second period. It was her second goal of the year. Kristen Campbell notched her third shutout of the season.
The Badgers improved 5-0-0 on the season.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rushed to the defense of US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman on Monday, after PA President Mahmoud Abbas called Washington’s envoy a “Son of a Dog.”
“This is the first time in decades that the American administration has ceased coddling the Palestinian leaders and telling them that ‘enough is enough.’ It appears that their shock from being told the truth has made them loose their senses,” Netanyahu said in a statement.
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RICHMOND, Va. — An appeals court has upheld the conviction of a former Virginia police officer who was sentenced to 2½ years in prison for fatally shooting an unarmed black teenager suspected of shoplifting.
The Court of Appeals of Virginia on Tuesday unanimously affirmed the voluntary manslaughter conviction of Stephen Rankin in the 2015 shooting of William Chapman II.
Prosecutors alleged that Rankin — a white police officer in Portsmouth — killed the 18-year-old Chapman "willfully, deliberately and with premeditation" outside a Walmart.
Most witnesses said Chapman had his hands up, although some said he was combative.
Rankin was fired from his job after being indicted. After he was sentenced in 2016, Rankin said he was deeply sorry and never meant to hurt anyone.
A defense lawyer for a woman accused of fatally beating her boyfriend with two metal frying pans claims that she was abused by the man.
A police probable cause statement shows that Maleia Cole told police she was angry that Jason Lewis had walked out of the trailer where they lived after an argument.
Public defender Meg Butler said that while Cole wasn't acting in self-defense, she suffered from "more of a battered-woman syndrome." She claimed that drug use led to outbursts from Lewis.
Superior Court Judge Edward McBride noted that Cole admitted to the Sept. 2 attack and ordered her held in Camden County Jail until her trial.
Lewis died from his injuries on Sept. 26.
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LVMPD patrol units block the entrance of a west Valley neighborhood as they investigate a shooting May 24, 2018 (Cherney Amhara / FOX5).
The man who was shot and killed by his teen son in west Las Vegas was identified Tuesday.
Warren Spielmann, 53, died from multiple gunshot wounds, according to the Clark County Coroner. Spielmann was shot at least once in the head by his 15-year-old son on May 24 at a home in the 9900 block of Barrier Reef Drive, near Hualapai Way and Desert Inn Road.
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The teen also exchanged gunfire with his mother, police said.
Metro Lt. Ray Spencer said the motive is unknown and investigators are checking if there is a history of previous domestic-related calls at the home.
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A true test for both these teams. Both have district playoff aspirations, and have surprised with good records so far in 2017.
Elections have consequences. This week, we kick off with Maura Ewing, a writer-in-residence at the Fair Punishment Project, talking about her piece for Slate on Philadelphia's newly elected District Attorney Larry Krasner and the "wild" and "unprecedented" criminal justice reforms he's been rolling out in his first few months in office.
Then we're joined by Greater Good editor Jeremy Adam Smith, who wrote a piece for Scientific American this week about why white men are stockpiling guns.
Finally, Katha Pollitt returns to the show to talk about what #Russiagate skeptics get wrong and why the left needs to take the issue seriously.
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Oil giant Saudi Aramco wants to enter into exclusive talks with India to buy a stake in the planned 1.2 million barrels per day (bpd) refinery on the South Asian nation's west coast, India's oil minister said on Wednesday.
The proposed talks come as Saudi Arabia seeks to secure customers for its oil amidst a global supply glut.
With the 1.2 million bpd refinery, the world's largest, India wants to have a greater say in the global fuel trade, Oil Minister Dharmendra Pradhan told reporters in New Delhi.
The country's top refiner Indian Oil Corp will initially hold a 50 percent stake in the project, while Hindustan Petroleum Corp and Bharat Petroleum Corp will own 25 percent each.
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Some coastal states opposed to President Donald Trump’s plan to allow oil and gas drilling off most of the nation’s coastline are fighting back with state laws designed to thwart the proposal.
They’ve come up with what amounts to a back-door ban on drilling by making it difficult, if not impossible, to bring oil and gas ashore.
Although the drilling would take place in federal waters, states control the 3 miles of ocean extending from the shore.
States including New Jersey, New York, California, South Carolina and Rhode Island have introduced bills prohibiting any infrastructure related to offshore oil or gas production from being built in or crossing their state waters.
The petroleum industry says offshore drilling provides revenue that can help states fund essential needs, including schools and hospitals.
LONDON (AP) - Despite concerns about the impact of streaming on movie attendance, the British box office is having a record year.
The Film Distributors' Association said Friday that moviegoers spent 1 billion pounds ($1.32 billion) on tickets in the first nine months of 2017. Receipts are running six percent ahead of 2016, which saw a record 1.3 billion pounds in ticket sales.
The year's most popular movie so far is "Beauty and the Beast," followed by "Dunkirk," ''Despicable Me 3," ''Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 2" and "La La Land."
Several big 2017 releases are still to come, including "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" and Kenneth Branagh's "Murder on the Orient Express."
The U.S. box office endured one of its weakest-ever summers, although horror hit "It" helped improve the picture in September.
May 2 Tom Tailor Holding AG:
* Q1 EBITDA, at 8.7 million euros ($9.50 million), grows year-on-year (6.3 million euros)
* Q1 free cash flow rises by 17.5 million euros to -7.8 million euros
* Q1 consolidated sales, at 218.9 million euros, remained at prior year's quarter level
* Q1 consolidated gross profits amounted to 116.2 million euros (previous year: 118.9 million euros)
* Now expects that group sales in 2017 will be slightly below previous year's level
* Continues to expect a sharp increase in reported EBITDA for full year Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9157 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
The budget carrier Vietjet Air will launch daily flights from the central city of Da Nang to Seoul (the Republic of Korea) on May 31 in a bid to meet the increasing travel demand of tourists and businesspeople.
Local officials are reaching out to housing and community development stakeholders and social service organizations through a series of three public hearings to obtain input on housing and community development needs in the Rocky Mount area. The city of Rocky Mount and the Down East HOME Consortium receive annual Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment partnership funding through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
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Robert Mueller obtains warrant targeting Facebook accounts in Russia collusion investigation
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Special counsel Robert Mueller obtained a warrant to search for records of about 500 “inauthentic” Facebook accounts that may have been responsible for Russian ad buys on the social networking site during the 2016 presidential election, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday. It is illegal for a foreign national to purchase campaign ads either for or against a candidate in a United States election.
As a result of the warrant, Facebook provided evidence to Mueller and his team of investigators that indicated Russia-linked ad purchases during the election.
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The ballot boxes arrived from France under the cover of night, were stored in homes and improvised hiding places, and then secretly shuttled to polling stations right under the nose of police.
Grassroots activists who staged a disputed referendum of independence in Catalonia described to The Associated Press how they managed to outsmart Spain's highest powers and hold the Oct. 1 vote despite a police crackdown that left hundreds injured.
Three activists and a source close to the regional Catalan government spoke about the plan on condition of anonymity, fearing prosecution by Spanish authorities, who had declared the vote illegal.
The kids take notes as Gordon and Joe teach them how to prepare a breakfast dish.
Gas prices up 61 cents higher than a year ago
BOSTON (AP) — The price of gasoline in Massachusetts is up another five cents per gallon.
AAA Northeast says Tuesday its weekly survey found self-serve regular selling for an average of $2.92 per gallon.
That's four cents below the national average of $2.96. The average price of gasoline in Massachusetts is 61 cents higher than it was a year ago.
AAA found gas in the state selling for as low as $2.76 per gallon to as high as $3.09.
Director of Public and Legislative Affairs Mary Maguire says there is hope for lower prices because reports indicate that OPEC may raise production levels to help ease global supply concerns.
Motorists are paying the highest prices to fill up since 2014.
Stephen Morfin, 37, appears Friday in Benton County Superior Court in Kennewick. He’s being held on suspicion of shooting Martin Ibanez in his Kennewick driveway on Sept. 11. Noelle Haro-Gomez Tri-City Herald
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Monday the homemade bomb attack in New York City that authorities said was carried out by a Bangladeshi man highlights the “urgent need” for Congress to enact immigration reform legislation. Trump said in a statement the suspect had entered the United States on a family immigrant visa, benefiting from a U.S. policy known as chain migration, which the president said “is incompatible with national security.”
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A man was shot to death Monday afternoon while running from a group during an argument in the city's Glenville neighborhood, police said. The shooting happened about 4 p.m. Monday in the 10800 block of Olivet Avenue, several blocks north of Superior Avenue.
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× Brown County man facing child porn, child charges
NASHVILLE, Ind. – A Brown County man is being charged with 10 counts of child pornography and 10 counts of child exploitation.
Indiana State Police say 28-year-old Patrick J. Becraft was arrested Tuesday after officers executed a search warrant at his Nashville home.
Police say the warrant was executed following the initiation of an investigation into possession of child pornography video files.
After Becraft was taken into custody, he was transported to the Brown County Jail, where he was processed and lodged.
The investigation was conducted by members of the Indiana State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Unit, Cyber Crimes Unit and the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.
Soccer-Manchester United complete Lindelof signing
LONDON, June 14 Manchester United have completed the signing of Sweden defender Victor Lindelof from Portuguese champions Benfica on a four-year contract with the option of extending it by another year, the Premier League club said on Wednesday.
Four people have been charged after cocaine and cannabis with a street value of more than £11,000 and a low four-figure sum of cash was recovered in Stonehaven and Aberdeen.
A drugs search was carried out in the Provost Barclay Drive area of Stonehaven on Sunday, April 22.
A man, 30, and a woman, 29, were charged as a result and were expected to appear at Aberdeen Sheriff Court the following day.
Officers also carried out a warrant in the Bonnyview Drive area of Aberdeen on Monday, April 23.
Two men, both 21, were charged and were expected to appear at Aberdeen Sheriff Court today (Tuesday).
Stonehaven Community Policing Team PC Wayne Smart said: “The last two days of activity has resulted in a significant amount of drugs being removed from our communities which would only have served to spread misery and harm.
“We rely on the support of our communities and encourage anyone who has concerns about drugs to contact us on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
Distraught fans cry for Falcao
207 Wednesday, July 4th 2018 at 22:52 GMT +3 | Wednesday, July 4th 2018 at 22:52 GMT +3 | World Cup 2018 By Robin Toskin:
Colombian fans watch a television broadcast of the World Cup Round of 16 match between Colombia and England, in comuna 13 in Medellin, Colombia, July 3, 2018. REUTERS / Fredy Builes
Football indeed is more than life and death as the former Scottish coach Bill Shankly once said. Colombian fans were desolate after the nerve-wrecking 4-3 penalty shoutout loss to England on Tuesday night.
Thousands of Colombian cried, unable to leave the stadium even as stewards ushered out fans. “This Mundial belongs to Le Tigre?” a crying fan shouted in reference to striker Radamel Falcao, who enjoys a near godly reverence among the Colombians.
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Open-records disclosures can no longer include information on cybersecurity plans and vulnerabilities in Michigan.
Gov. Rick Snyder signed legislation Monday that allows for the exclusion of cybersecurity information shared with Michigan State Police and other government bodies. The changes cleared the Legislature in a bill sponsored by Republican Rep. Brandt Iden of Oshtemo earlier this month.
Supporters say the exemption reassures companies that sensitive information shared with officials in the event of a security breach does not surface in public-records requests under Michigan’s Freedom of Information Act.
The exclusion also applies to requests that could trigger future security breaches. The Michigan Press Association opposes the curtailment, saying it allows for excessive exemption-taking.
Last week, the state announced that a recent audit foundphishing vulnerabilities among its public employees.
FEATHERSTONE Rovers are set to welcome back centre Jason Walton for tomorrow’s Ladbrokes Challenge Cup clash at Leeds Rhinos.
Walton was a late withdrawal in last Sunday’s Championship game at Bradford Bulls.
His place was taken by Kyran Johnson whose only previous apppearance this season was in the 30-22 defeat at Hull Kingston Rovers on Good Friday.
Rovers coach Jon Sharp said: “Jason had struggled all week with a sore back.
“On Sunday morning, he said it was not improving at all so we had to make a late change. I was pleased to give Kyran Johnson an opportunity to play on the wing and move Misi Taulapapa to centre. I thought they both acquitted themselves really well.
“I was chuffed to bits for Kyran. He was outstanding when he had his chance at Hull KR and I thought he did a good job again at Bradford. He looked great.
“He’s been patient and worked really hard and he’s done extras and he got the benefit last Sunday.”
The new Fortnite Refund system is currently offline
Having only gone live earlier today, it has now been confirmed that the development team have disabled their most recent features launch.
The new Fortnite Refund system allows players to get V-Bucks back on certain items they have bought in the last 30 days.
It covers things like Emotes, Gliders and Skins, but doesn’t allows for the return of Fortnite Battle Passes and Tiers.
The new system lets players get back their purchases by returning V-Bucks to them, which can then only be spent on more cosmetic items.
But it appears that the new system might have been proving a bit too popular with fans, who may have overloaded it a bit.
“We’re working on getting refunds processed for those of you that requested it. Unfortunately it’s taking a little longer than we’d like, but rest assured you’re going to get a refund.
“If you purchased Fortnite between 9/12 - 9/20 and haven’t contacted Epic Games Player Support, please do so here.
April 20 Werner Enterprises Inc:
* Werner Enterprises reports first quarter 2017 revenues and earnings
* Q1 earnings per share $0.22
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.20 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Werner Enterprises inc qtrly total revenues $501.2 million versus $482.8 million
* Q1 revenue view $491.1 million -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Werner Enterprises inc qtrly total revenues $501.2 million, up 4 percent
* Werner Enterprises Inc - for full year of 2017, we expect net capital expenditures to be in range of $200 million to $250 million
* Werner Enterprises Inc - e ended q1 2017 with 7,180 trucks in truckload segment compared to 3,640 trucks at end of q1 2016 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
This two bedroom, two bath sunlit apartment is the Penthouse of a four-unit boutique condominium. It features two terraces on the main level of the unit, one off the living room and one off the south facing bedrooms. The master bedroom has a bath en-suite and vaulted ceilings with two skylights. There is a washer dryer in the unit and individually controlled heat and ac. An internal staircase leads to a magnificent 600 square foot private roof deck with panoramic views. The open floor plan is great for entertaining. Perfectly located between 5th and 6th Avenues in the South Slope, the building is convenient to shopping, parks and transportation. Low common charges and taxes. A tax abatement is in place until June 2027.
ATTORNEY and politician Carol Cuffy-Dowlat, a long-standing member of the Congress of the People political party, has died. Cuffy-Dowlat passed away at the Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex, Mt Hope on Friday night, after an extended illness that had kept her away from her most recent job as a radio talk show host.
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Aircraft for Prime Minister and President to enter service this summer, equipped with missile defense system.
El Al airplane, which the PM would have flown on before the 'Israeli Air Force 1'
Israeli prime ministers and presidents will begin flying on a new, $70 million dollar aircraft whenever they leave the country later this year, Channel 2 reported.
Israel's leaders currently fly with one of Israel's three largest public airlines and often travel on commercial flights.
According to Channel 2, the plane will be equipped with Elbit Systems' '"Flight Guard" missile defense system, which is designed to protect the aircraft from shoulder-launched missiles during takeoff and landing.
The plane arrived in Israel in summer, 2016, and is currently being retrofitted by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI). It is expected to go into service this summer.
Further details about the aircraft are currently under military censorship. Photographs of the plane have been blurred to comply with the military censor.
Dylan Lang was tending to his backyard bonfire of his family's home last Thursday night after a long night of cleaning and packing ahead of their scheduled move the next day. Burning boxes and other paper trash the family and friends had collected throughout the week, the family suspects a bag destined for the dump inadvertently made it to the burn pile.
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A recent Dáil question has highlighted the drop in Garda numbers allocated to Clane garda station, and indeed other stations in the county.
The Minister for Justice was asked about the numbers of Garda assigned to each station in the county from 2010 to last year and if the Minister would make a statement on the matter.
He was informed, as is usual in these matters, that numbers are a matter for the Garda Commissioner, not the Minister. But did say that 31 civilians and 20 reserves were added to the 352 Gardai recorded in 2017, up from 323 in 2010.
In Clane, in the Naas Garda District, there were 10 Gardai in 2010 and 11 in 2009, nine in 2012 and eight in 2013. In 2014, the number dropped to seven, where it remains.
Nearby Robertstown had five Gardai in 2010 ands this fell to two in 2017. In Carbury, the number jumped from 4 to 7 over the same period and in Naas from 101 to 115.
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SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Willie Nelson is blaming Utah’s high altitude for forcing him to cut a performance near Salt Lake City short.
Nelson ended his show early at the USANA Amphitheatre in suburban West Valley City on Sunday night.
He later apologized in a statement posted to his Twitter and Facebook accounts. The 84-year-old country music legend explained: “The altitude got to me. I am feeling better now and headed for lower ground.”
Nelson’s publicist didn’t immediately respond to a request for further comment Monday.
Nelson was forced to cancel several concerts earlier this year because of what his publicist said was a bad cold.
The strength of the economy was the keystone of President Trump’s State of the Union speech. There was no need to exaggerate how good things are – low inflation, lower unemployment, soaring stock market. Nonetheless, as usual, he had to inflate his boastful claims with hot air.
Mothers Noha, a Shi'ite, and Samira, a Sunni, were besieged for nearly two years on each side of Syria's civil war. At the weekend they finally escaped the suffocating blockades under an evacuation agreement - but their ordeal was not over.
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× Father arrested, accused of putting plastic bag over head of crying 1-year-old
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — Pinellas County, Florida deputies arrested a Dunedin, Florida man on Sunday after they say he placed a plastic bag over his infant son’s head.
Joshua Carlisle, 30, was arrested and charged with aggravated child abuse resulting in great bodily harm as well as domestic battery.
According to an arrest affidavit, Carlisle got upset because his 1-year-old son was crying after falling on the ground. As the child continued to cry, Carlisle allegedly grabbed a plastic bag and placed it over the child’s head because his son would not stop crying.
Deputies say he pushed his wife after she removed the plastic bag.
Carlisle was booked into the Pinellas County Jail where he is being held on a $12,500 bond.
ABC Action News is still working to find out the condition of the child.
While Westmoreland, Tennessee man Blake Henderson was flying in a plane and taking a video of another plane with a Samsung Galaxy S5, his phone accidentally got sucked out of the window and it somehow survived a long fall into a pile of hedge trimmings, right next to a man who was clean the yard. Blake was eventually reunited with his phone and his nephew Robert Ryan shared the footage on YouTube. Here is the original unedited video.
Ryan also shared a photo of where the phone landed.
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A natural gas pipeline has exploded in South Texas, in a fiery display that lit up the sky and could be seen for miles.
Texas Department of Public Safety Sgt. Nathan Brandley says the explosion occurred early Wednesday near Refugio (ray-FYOO'-ee-oh), a rural community north of Corpus Christi, about 15 miles from the Texas Coast.
Brandley says no one was hurt and that there are no refineries or plants nearby.
He says it's too early to know what triggered the explosion.
Brandley says crews are working to close the line and extinguish the flames.
Mishaps with transmission lines are not uncommon. In the past two decades, the U.S. government has recorded more than 2,000 accidents on gas transmission lines across the country.
May 2 Oceanwide Holdings Co Ltd
* Says offshore affiliate Quam plans to raise about HK$5.1 billion ($655.38 million) by placing 4.7 billion shares at HK$1.1per share
Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2pAFOaA
Further company coverage: ($1 = 7.7817 Hong Kong dollars) (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
Pewdiepie, who operates YouTube’s most popular channel with more than 53 million followers has been cut loose by Disney after posting a video that showed two Indian men holding up a banner that said “Death to all Jews.”
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LONDON — Gucci is planning a takeover of Harrods in August that will see the brand fill the Knightsbridge store with a garden theme, complete with floral, butterfly and snake motifs, and a DIY service allowing customers to put their creative stamp on pieces, WWD has learned.
An announcement is expected today.
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The SWAC’s decision on Tuesday to end its conference championship game after 2017 has caused some concern among Jackson State athletic officials.
Click the video above to see WJTV 12’s Tyler Greever’s story about how JSU athletic director Wheeler Brown and head coach Tony Hughes express what difficulties lie ahead with this decision.
There is queuing traffic and road closures are in place following a lorry fire on the M25 near Hertfordshire.
The incident, which took place at J17 A412 (Maple Cross), happened on Tuesday evening (April 24) at around 7.30pm.
Traffic is being diverted via the exit and entry slips following the accident on the anticlockwise side, in which a lorry left the carriageway and caught fire. The main carriageway has been closed due to the accident.
The sections of the roundabout directly beneath the motorway have been closed and some traffic remains trapped.
Highways England said on Twitter: "Traffic is currently being diverted up and over (via the exit and entry slip roads) on the #M25 anti-clockwise at J17 #Heronsgate #A405 due to an HGV fire. Delays on both carriageways due to smoke drifting across the road."
We will bring you live updates on this developing situation as we get them. Follow our blog below for the latest.
× U.S. lost 33,000 jobs after major storms batter the South
WASHINGTON (AP) _ The U.S. lost 33,000 jobs in September after Hurricanes Harvey and Irma hit Texas, Florida and other Southeastern states. It was the first decline in six years.
The Labor Department says the unemployment rate fell to 4.2 percent from 4.4 percent, the lowest level since February 2001.
Looking past the hurricanes’ impact, the job market and economy generally look healthy. Some economists expect job growth to rebound in the coming months as businesses in the area reopen and construction companies ramp up repair and renovation work.
Last month’s drop was driven by huge losses in at restaurants and bars, which shed 105,000 jobs, a sign of the damage to Florida’s tourism industry.
0:40 Oroville dam break would flood almost 200,000 California residents in 7 hours Pause
3:02 Look at the massive water flow of Feather River, Sacramento River and Lake Oroville
0:22 Massive rock comes down hill as work on Highway 50 mudslides continues
2:21 Video catches vandal wrapping bacon on door handle of Davis mosque to offend Muslims
1:58 Boy celebrates third birthday in evacuation shelter in Chico with help of CHP officers
0:24 From the air, ruined landscape clearly shows effect of Oroville Dam spillway problem
0:23 Workers continue work to clear Highway 50
0:33 Gawkers watch water gush from Oroville Dam
0:57 Crash scene at major Roseville intersection
Continent: North America
Nickname: Los Ticos
World Cup History:
Qualifying Campaigns: 16
First stage appearances: 4
Semi final appearances: 0
Finals: 0
Titles: 0
First World Cup: 1990
Last World Cup: 2014
Best outing: Quarter-finals (2014)
Key Player: BRYAN RUIZ
An attacking midfielder who can also play as a second striker, Ruiz was a key player in Costa Rica’s run to the quarter-finals at Brazil 2014.
The Ticos captain scored three goals in qualifying for Russia 2018.
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June 17: COSTA RICA vs SERBIA
June 22: BRAZIL vs COSTA RICA
June 27: SWITZERLAND vs COSTA RICA
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Professional boxer Sean Mc Goldrick, whose father comes from Ballyshannon in Donegal, continued his development in the professional ranks with a great win in his fourth fight in London today.
McGoldrick took just two minutes and four seconds to dispose of Ghana’s Michael Barnor.
It was described as an explosive display from the Newport, Wales man by none other than Donegal Boxing Board PRO, Peter O’Donnell, who was present in London for the fight.
The win keeps McGoldrick on an upward curve as he hopes to be fighting for belts before 2018 is out. He is a former Commonwealth gold and bronze medal winner.
He has spent many summers in Donegal in his youth on holidays and was here in August last for a week with his family, who have a holiday home in Rossnowlagh.
JAKARTA, Indonesia — Voting began in the election for governor of the Indonesian capital after a months-long campaign in which the monumental problems facing Jakarta took a backseat to religious intolerance and racial bigotry.
More than 13,000 polling places opened at 7 a.m. to accommodate the 7.1 million people eligible to vote. The election is one of dozens taking place Wednesday across Muslim-majority Indonesia.
Incumbent Gov. Basuki "Ahok" Tjahaja Purnama, a minority Christian and ethnic Chinese, is vying against Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono, who is the son of a former president, and Anies Rasyid Baswedan, a moderate now courting the votes of conservative and hard-line Muslims.
ROGERSVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL)- After sorting through a wheel tax petition that was more than 160 pages, Hawkins County Administrator of Elections, Donna Sharp, said the signatures needed for a special election fell short.
A total of 1,095 valid signatures were needed and Sharp said they only had 968 signatures. The petition was circulating in the community in light of county commissioners recently agreeing on a $40 wheel tax increase.
It’s a wheel tax county leaders say they voted on in order to offset a 2 million dollar deficit. Sharp and her staff began counting signatures on July 27th, and she said they just wrapped up around midnight Saturday.
Ultimately the petition fell short by 127 valid signatures.
Fans react at Oracle Arena after the Golden State Warriors defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 5 of basketball's NBA Finals in Oakland, Calif., Monday, June 12, 2017. The Warriors won 129-120 to win the NBA championship. Josh Edelson AP Photo
Vancouver police say a stunt driver has died after a stunt with a motorcycle went awry Monday during production of the new Ryan Reynolds film, Deadpool 2.
Reports on social media indicate the stunt driver crashed during filming in the Coal Harbor area..
The sequel to the 2016 film, also shot in Vancouver, has been in production at various Vancouver locations in recent weeks. Filming recently involved closing several blocks of downtown West Hastings to shoot a vehicle chase over two days.
Deadpool 2 also stars Josh Brolin. Mr. Reynolds, who was raised in Vancouver, stars in the film and is also a producer.
Vancouver police say investigators are on the scene of the crash with representatives of WorkSafeBC.
CKNW radio reported that witnesses said that it appeared that the driver lost control and drove through a glass window on the ground floor of the Shaw Tower.
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Georges St-Pierre and Michael Bisping are comin' face to face for the first time in months to hype their UFC 217 super-fight ... and TMZ Sports is live-streaming the action.
Their first news conference got pretty heated -- with Bisping saying he could kick GSP's ass after "an all night f**king bender" -- so this one should be fireworks.
Bros-turned-enemies Cody Garbrandt and T.J. Dillashaw﻿ are the co-main event for 217 ... and you know they're gonna be goin' at each other too.
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— The three soldiers killed Wednesday in an attack in southwest Niger were assigned to Fort Bragg, the U.S. Department of Defense said Friday.
The soldiers were part of a mission to train, advise and assist troops in the African nation. They were attacked by hostile fire while on a reconnaissance patrol.
All three were assigned to the 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne).
The department identified the three as:
–Staff Sgt. Bryan C. Black, 35, of Puyallup, Wash.
–Staff Sgt. Jeremiah W. Johnson, 39, of Springboro, Ohio
–Staff Sgt. Dustin M. Wright, 29, of Lyons, Ga.
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Love beer and disc golf? This is the event for you. Set up like a traditional golf outing, check-in is at noon with a shotgun start at 1. You can buy tickets for your foursome or come alone and be matched up. Your favorite Milwaukee area breweries will be sampling beers at various holes, and there will be prizes for hole in ones, closest to the pin, longest drive and more. Tickets are only $45 per person and are limited, so reserve now.
A terrible crash on Galveston's West End during spring break week has left bystanders in shock.According to multiple eyewitnesses, three people were thrown from a white Suburban after a crash on FM 3005/San Luis Pass Road near Bay Harbor.One eyewitness told ABC13 that the Suburban swerved to avoid hitting someone in a golf cart, and ended up rolling several times.The Suburban landed in a ditch, a short distance away from the bodies of the three victims.We do not know the conditions of those injured.
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Please listen carefully to the following recorded message. Your Monday mission, should you choose to accept it, is to track down and identify the whereabouts of this week’s long lost pop song that disappeared under mysterious circumstances many years ago somewhere near that evil mastermind’s headquarters we like to refer to as the Dusty Vinyl Archive. Agent Scratchy (Double-0 Horny) is nearby to assist you on your assignment, very cleverly concealed in the fourth garbage can on the left with her very sensitive DJ equipment. Should you need further aid, our junior agent Sponkies can be found near the sunglasses rack at Mecca (that’s a super secret code name!) trying on new shades. This earworm will self destruct in exactly 69 seconds….
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Israel's right-wing leadership has run out of answers, and the effective way to avoid seeking them is to uproot the questions
ORLANDO, Fla. - The Democratic National Committee is giving Florida Democrats a $100,000 grant for mobilizing Puerto Rican voters across the state during what is expected to be a fiercely-fought U.S. Senate race.
DNC chair Tom Perez visited Orlando Wednesday as the national party announced the grant.
Perez held a round-table discussion about the tens of thousands of Puerto Ricans who have moved to Florida since last fall's devastating Hurricane Maria.
The DNC chair was told that Puerto Ricans often register as "no party affiliation" when they come to the mainland since the island has different parties and some may not know the difference between Democrats and Republicans.
The expected matchup between Democratic U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson and GOP Gov. Rick Scott in November's election is among the nation's highest profile races.
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DANVILLE, Ill. (WAND)-- Committees advocating for and against the switch to a city-manager form of government began meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday.
Two speakers will be presenting their thoughts on the government switch. Former Champaign City Manager Steve Carter will discuss how it works, responsibilities and the parties that will be involved.
On the opposition side, Danville Alderman Brenda Brown and Lloyd Randle will discuss their views on the switch as well. Additionally, Charlez Hanz will be there to discuss his paper, "The Promise and Performance of the City Manager."
The committee encourages all of Danville to attend the meetings and have a better understanding when they have to vote on Nov. 6.
HSBC Holdings plc currently has a buy rating on the insurance provider's stock. A number of other equities analysts have also recently issued reports on the company.
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Nowadays, cookbooks aren’t mere compendia of recipes but storybooks—usually the stories of their authors. The title of Life in a Northern Town: Cooking, Eating, and Other Adventures Along Lake Superior is self-explanatory. Author Mary Dougherty moved from the big city to tiny Bayfield, Wis., opened a restaurant and, well, had adventures.
Her book serves memories of the local July Fourth parade and tips for harvest time alongside directions for Tuscan herb and garlic salt and a recipe for blueberry, orange and ginger jam. Many of her dishes would puzzle the pioneers of the old-time north country. After all, Moroccan grapefruit salad has shallow roots in the Bayfield soil even if it looks delicious in the full color photo.
Two different tourists in Iceland were stopped by police last week for being drunk. But they were as sober as a judge.
The drivers said they were hypnotised by the show being put on by the Northern Lights, and that it was the aurora borealis, not alcohol, that was causing them to swerve recklessly across the highway, according to Iceland Magazine.
Security camera footage shows man take package from Belleville porch
This video, posted by Aaron Snively, shows a man in a black shirt walk past Snively's house, turn around, run onto the front porch and take a small brown package.
WASHINGTON, April 24 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday said his presidential physician must decide whether or not to move forward as his nominee to lead the Veterans Affairs department, saying he had not heard about reported allegations of past behavior issues.
Speaking to reporters at a White House news conference, Trump said his pick, Ronny Jackson, was “one of the finest people that I have met” and “a great leader,” but that he did not want to put him through an ugly nomination process in the U.S. Senate. (Reporting by Jeff Mason and Tim Ahmann Writing by Susan Heavey Editing by James Dalgleish)
iTunes Movies U.S. charts for week ending April 22, 2018:
iTunes Movies US Charts:
1. The Post
2. The Greatest Showman
3. The Commuter
4. Molly's Game
5. Justice League
6. Baby Driver
7. Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
8. Peter Rabbit
9. Hostiles
10. Super Troopers
iTunes Movies US Charts - Independent:
1. Super Troopers
2. Borg vs McEnroe
3. Phantom Thread
4. Lady Bird
5. Darkest Hour
6. Wildling
7. Outside In
8. In the Fade
9. The Disaster Artist
10. 10X10
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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – An IMPD officer is expected to change his plea on Monday after he originally pleaded not guilty.
Adrian “Scott” Aurs was arrested back in the summer of 2016 after he was accused of shooting at an on-duty detective who was at his estranged wife’s apartment to take a report on a domestic dispute.
His trial was originally slated to begin on Monday, but now Aurs has a change of plea hearing scheduled.
The details of the plea agreement are unknown at this time, we have reached out to prosecutors for more information.
True crime writer Peter Hoysted, aka 'Jack the Insider' returns with the story of one of Australia's most elaborate criminal enterprises.
From the early 1950s, Melbourne's Federated Ship Painters and Dockers Union was much more than an affiliation of dock workers.
It became a thriving criminal enterprise, and a front for crimes including murder, theft, extortion and prostitution.
The Union held sway for five decades, and had members who had never done a day's work on the Docks, but had plenty of experience with killing.
Eventually a Royal Commission was called into their activities, which led to the downfall of a Federal Government.
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ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - The mother of a Texas man who was fatally shot by police last year says sheriff's deputies recently turned up at her mother's home and tried to serve a warrant for the dead man's arrest.
Dee Crane told The Associated Press on Wednesday that Tarrant County deputies came to the house in Arlington this month, making her family "hysterical all over again."
Sheriff's office spokesman David McClelland hasn't responded to messages seeking comment.
Twenty-three-year-old Tavis Crane was killed in February 2017. Authorities say he ran over an Arlington police officer while attempting to flee a traffic stop.
Officer Craig Roper entered Crane's car and fatally shot him. Crane's two-year-old daughter and two friends were also in the car. They were not hurt.
A grand jury took no action against Roper.
Moulton Fire Chief Ryan Jolly said he was in disbelief, shock and had “a little bit of anger” when he was informed a week ago by the Sheriff’s Office that one of his firefighters was suspected of drug crimes.
About 12 hours after that phone call to Jolly, the Lawrence County Drug Task Force arrested Christopher Allen Henley, 27, 613 Lauderdale County 383, Killen, at the Moulton Fire Station on Tuesday morning.
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Henry was charged with two counts of possession of a controlled substance, one count of attempt to commit a controlled substance crime, all felonies, and one count of possession of drug paraphernalia, a misdemeanor, according to district court records. He was taken to Lawrence County Jail, and his bail was set at $5,500.
Court records show Henley was released on bail Wednesday.
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A 25-year-old woman succumbed to injuries she sustained following a head-on collision on the Schoord Public Road on the West Bank of Demerara (WBD) on Saturday morning.
Dead is Alana Ramsarran of Lot 269 “BB” Eccles , East Bank Demerara.
According to reports , the woman was driving motorcar PWW 972 , proceeding west along the roadway while a minibus bearing registration BTT 3118 which was driven by Ramkumar Persaud ,42 of Lot 3909 Westminster ,WBD was heading in the opposite direction.
As the two vehicles were about to pass each other, the driver of the bus alleged that the car swerved suddenly into his path , resulting in a head- on collision. The drivers of the car and the bus along with several passengers sustained injuries .
They were taken to the East Demerara Regional Hospital at Diamond where Ramsarran was pronounced dead on arrival . The driver of the bus and other passengers are receiving treatment at the said hospital .
The guest speaker at the April meeting of the Friends of the Somme Mid Ulster Branch is author and historian Gardiner Mitchell.
In 1991 Gardiner published the book “Three Cheers for The Derrys!” based around the recollections of his uncle, the late Jim Donaghy and the well-known local Somme veteran, the late Leslie Bell from Moneymore.
In later years an updated version featured the recollections of Jim Montieth who had resided in the former Old People’s Home in Moneymore for 28 years, and unknown as a Great War veteran until a few months before he passed away.
The book is the story of the men from Co. Londonderry who as young members of Carson’s Ulster Volunteer Force answered the call and transferred to the 10th Battalion Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers (The Derrys) after the outbreak of the Great War.
Everyone is welcome at tonight’s meeting (Thursday) at 8pm in the RBL, Burn Rd, Cookstown. Those members going on the June Jersey tour are reminded that full payment is required on the night.
Tony Gardner has joined the cast of Florian Zeller's The Lie at the Menier Chocolate Factory in London.
Gardner, best known for TV roles in shows such as Fresh Meat, Last Tango in Halifax and The Thick of It, joins the previously announced Samantha Bond in the English language premiere of the play, translated by Christopher Hampton.
The cast also includes James Dreyfus and Alexandra Gilbreath.
The Lie is the fourth play by the French writer to be seen on British stages, all of which have been translated by Hampton. It follows productions of The Mother, The Father and The Truth.
The Lie is directed by Lindsay Posner, with set design by Anna Fleischle, costumes by Loren Elstein, lighting by Howard Harrison, sound by Gregory Clarke and music by Isobel Waller-Bridge.
It runs from September 14 to November 18, with press night on September 27.
We all drink good wine, but how much do you know about where it comes from - and what are the laws that affect its taste? To follow on from our wine making quiz, test your skills on where your favourite tipple comes from and why...
Scroll down and click into the box below to take the Decanter.com wine appellation quiz Enjoy learning about wine – why don’t you try our new mobile app? If you enjoy learning about wine, or want to further your knowledge, we’ve created a “micro learning” app which uses a technique called “S P A C I N G” to help you remember wine facts! All you need is an iPhone. Click here to give the app a go and learn more. More Decanter.com quizzes:
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Toronto police say four men are facing a total of 97 charges in an investigation into gun violence in the city's Regent Park neighbourhood.
They say the men were arrested on Monday after an officer saw four people, who appeared to be wearing clothing designed to disguise their identities, in a vehicle.
It's alleged one of the occupants got out of the vehicle carrying a handgun and fired in the direction of traffic and pedestrians, but it's not believed anyone was struck.
Investigators say a pursuit of the vehicle ended when it struck a police car, but not before it had collided with two taxis and driven down a sidewalk, narrowly missing pedestrians.
Investigators say all four occupants were apprehended and two loaded firearms were seized.
Three Toronto men and a man from Mississauga, Ont., face weapons- and driving-related charges.
Submitted by Kaare Askildt, Preeceville area farmer in training who recently returned from a trip to his home country of Norway. This story is the second of a three part series.
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As the temperature started to climb into the mid- to high-30s last week, so too did the number of people flocking to Port Colborne's Nickel Beach to cool off in the waters of Lake Erie, said beach supervisor Blair Holinaty.
And with the most significant heat event in the past few years expected to continue until the end of this week, use of the beach should remain high.
"The beach was pretty well attended … on the really hot days we were seeing 100 cars access it throughout the weekdays, and school wasn't really out yet," said Holinaty.
He said this past weekend saw the beach jammed with not only cars and walk-ons, but also boats.
After spending your summer gallivanting in cute sandals and open-toe mules, the unfortunate reality is that it’s almost time to pack all your warm-weather shoes away. But if there’s ever a reason to cheer up, it’s all the awesome boots to come. While not everything looks great with a thong sandal (okay fine, almost nothing looks good with a thong sandal), styling boots is fairly simple.
Whether you opt to pair velvet ankle booties with your favorite cropped boyfriend jeans or go with an over-the-knee iteration worn with a mini skirt, it’s not hard to find inspiration everywhere. With that in mind, we found some of our favorite boots outfits for your bookmarking pleasure. Ahead, 19 ways to style the best of the best.
Last week that Maren Morris celebrated her actual 27th birthday in Michigan at her boyfriend’s, Ryan Hurd, family lake house on the west side of the state.“My boyfriend Ryan, he’s from Michigan. They have, like, a little lake house up there. So, yeah, we went up there for two days. It was just nice to wake up and sleep in and not look at my calendar and just have nothing on the books. So, yeah, we celebrated by doing absolutely nothing.”
The night before however, they partied in Las Vegas. The phrase “Vegas at the Mandarin” became more than just a line in Maren Morris‘ song “Rich” over ACM weekend earlier this month. We just found out that’s where the New Female Vocalist of the Year held an early birthday celebration with family and friends. Just nine days shy of her 27th birthday, Maren hit the rooftop of the Mandarin hotel in Vegas to celebrate the past year of her life.
She even managed to chow down on a tiramisu cake, topped with a longhorn skull, which was inspired by the tattoo on her inner bicep.
May 3 CorEnergy Infrastructure Trust Inc
* CorEnergy announces first quarter 2017 results
* Q1 adjusted FFO per share $1.00
* Q1 FFO per share $0.96
* Q1 revenue $22.1 million
* Evaluating broad set of infrastructure opportunities, anticipates transacting on one to two acquisitions per year in 2017 & 2018
* Company targets revenue growth of 1-3% annually from existing contracts
* Intends to continue paying quarterly dividends of $0.75 per share based on rents received
* Anticipates transacting on one to two acquisitions per year in 2017 and 2018 with a target range of $50 to $250 million per project
* Does not anticipate significant inflation-based or participating rents in 2017
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The Jaguars have claimed fourth-year cornerback Charles James II off waivers from the Bills, the club announced Monday. To make room on the roster, the team waived rookie receiver Kenneth Walker.
James, a Jacksonville native, has appeared in 34 career games with 43 tackles and two passes defensed. He played collegiately at Charleston Southern from 2009-12 and was a three-time All-Big South Conference selection. James holds the school record for career interceptions with 12.
James previously spent time with Buffalo (2017), Indianapolis (2016), Houston (2014, 2015-16), Baltimore (2015) and the New York Giants (2013). James was originally signed by the Giants as a rookie free agent in 2013.
Miami Marlins' Giancarlo Stanton hits a two-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Monday, Aug. 14, 2017, in Miami. Lynne Sladky AP Photo
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Pennsylvania students will spend less time filling in bubbles with number-two pencils next spring, under standardized test changes announced Monday morning.
The PSSA tests are getting a little shorter. The state education department has been working for more than a year to streamline the PSSA exams – the standardized reading and math tests given to third-through-eighth graders.
Governor Wolf, speaking at a school in Harrisburg Monday morning, announced that starting in the spring of 2018, there will be fewer questions on the PSSA, reducing the time spent taking the exams from eight hours to about 6 and a half.
“This is not to dilute accountability. This is not to reduce standards. This is actually to try to make the way we test ourselves, the way we try to make sure we have accountability, that we’re doing it right.”
The move comes as the state prepares to move to a new holistic school quality measure, the Future Ready PA Index, that relies less on standardized tests.
A Hampden homeowner's backyard that was once filled with local wildlife has now been bombarded by gypsy moth caterpillars.
Bonnie Wood's backyard has been one filled with deer, assorted birds and chipmunks scurrying in the woods, but over the last several weeks, an invasion of gypsy caterpillars has taken form.
"You can't walk five steps in this back yard without seeing one, stepping on one, finding leaf shavings in your hair, or catching them crawling on your clothes," said Woods.
She told Western Mass News there was never intention to harm them, but the bug problem has gone too far.
American Pest Solutions said spraying them will work but it could be toxic to other wildlife.
If you don't want to spray your trees, they recommend using over the counter insecticides.
They also mentioned that residents need to be ready as we're going to see gypsy moth numbers climb within the next few years.
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Jewel-Box in the Sky. Stunning modern Fashion District Penthouse with impressive 1,876 square feet private rooftop terrace provides unobstructed 360 degree views of the city for those who love to entertain. 2 level loft, 2100 square feet in boutique building. Double height living room with 16 foot ceilings, floating staircase and gas fireplace give off a luxurious ambiance . Walkout to your own teak balcony from main floor. Floor to ceiling windows allow ample sunlight to flow throughout the space. Designer kitchen and bathrooms, huge private storage room, plus locker. 4 HVAC units allow customized climate control. This condominium has been Feng Shui by certified Master Paul Ng and contains two Prosperity Centres and excellent energy relationships, heath and leaning. Appreciate the penthouse lifestyle in this quiet central King West location.
A "Celebration of Life" was held on Wednesday to remember the three women -- Dr. Jennifer Gray Golick, Christine Loeber and Dr. Jennifer Gonzales Shushereba -- who died at a veterans center in Yountville. At the memorial, Congressman Mike Thompson honored the victims and also used the service as a platform to discuss gun violence."All shared a common goal - they got up every morning to improve the lives of others, to improve the lives of our veterans," he said. "We should all aspire to that service and live our lives by their example. We must work and we must pray for peace, to make sure we create fewer veterans. As John Kennedy said, 'Mankind must put an end to war, or war will put an end to mankind.'"
BeautyKind, an online beauty retailer known for giving 5% of every purchase to the charitable cause of its customers' choice, has announced its first-ever concert on March 25 in Arlington, Texas. The concert is part of the company's BeautyKind Unites Concert for Causes series and will raise funds for the American Heart Association.
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Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein had a close relationship with President Barack Obama, visiting the White House complex on 13 occasions during the Obama presidency, according to visitor records.
Nine of his visits were with President Obama himself, including some events together with first lady Michelle Obama.
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Other visits were with high-level staffers Valerie Jarrett, Michelle Obama’s aide Melissa Winter, and Jeremy Weinstein, who served on the National Security Council between 2009 and 2011.
The New York Times reported that Weinstein has been accused of numerous sexual harassment incidents throughout his career as a movie producer.
The Obamas routinely visited with Weinstein at fundraisers, some of them hosted by Weinstein and his wife Georgina Chapman.
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CHITTAGONG, Bangladesh — Roshen Silva hit his maiden century as Sri Lanka reached 612-4 and a 99-run first-innings lead over Bangladesh at lunch on the fourth day of the opening test on Saturday.
After resuming on 504-3, the visitors added 109 runs in the session to surpass 600 and eclipse England's 599-6 (declared) against Bangladesh in 2010 for the highest innings total at the venue.
Silva, playing in just his second test, scored 109 to become the third batsman of the Sri Lankan innings after Kusal Mendis (196) and Dhananjaya de Silva (173) to make a century.
Silva's hundred came off 197-balls, with six boundaries and a six.
Captain Dinesh Chandimal and Silva combined for 115-runs for the fourth wicket, the third century-plus partnership in the innings before the latter was dismissed, trying to cut off-spinner Mehidy Hasan (2-137).
Suffolk Show A Hit Despite Cloudy Weather
It might be cloudy, but that hasn't stopped loads of people heading to this year's Suffolk Show.
90,000 people are expected to visit Trinity Park in Ipswich today and tomorrow.
For the first year they've introduced a new app for the show.
It means visitors can use it to find their way around and can even track down their vehicle at the end of the day.
The Suffolk Show is organised by the Suffolk Agricultural Association and is the largest two-day visitor experience in the county.
Galway Bay fm newsroom – An extension of planning permission has been granted to complete a housing development in Craughwell.
Lauren Construction Limited has secured the extension to complete 30 homes at Ballymore, near the GAA club.
In allowing more time to complete the Craughwell development, county planners have imposed two conditions.
One condition stipulates that the developer must submit a bond of 203 thousand euro to the local authority to ensure the satisfactory completion of services such as public lighting and footpaths.
NEW YORK (AP) - Fifth Harmony is going on "hiatus."
The girl group announced Monday on Twitter that Ally Brooke, Normani Kordei, Dinah Jane and Lauren Jauregui will pursue "solo endeavors." The group says the break will allow them "to gain new experiences, strengths and perspectives that we can bring back to our Fifth Harmony family."
The group says it will perform remaining 2018 shows.
Camila Cabello left the group in 2016.
The singers auditioned as solo artists on "The X Factor" in 2012, but they were formed into a group and finished third in the competition.
Fifth Harmony released their debut album "Reflection" in 2015. They released their third album "Fifth Harmony" in 2017
On this edition of the TJSlideways.com Podcast we talk to Jimmy McCune about his sprint car adventure to South Africa. Then the show closes with Michael Pickens discussing his two feature wins in one night at Western Springs Speedway in Auckland, New Zealand.
BEIRUT - President Bashar al-Assad said he would recover areas of Syria held by the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), and that US forces should learn the lesson of Iraq and leave the country.
In an interview with Russia Today, Assad also said the government had "started now opening doors for negotiations" with the SDF, a Kurdish dominated militia alliance that controls parts of northern and eastern Syria where US forces are stationed.
"This is the first option. If not, we're going to resort to... liberating those areas by force," he said, adding "the Americans should leave, somehow they're going to leave."
Responding to US President Donald Trump's description of him as "Animal Assad," the Syrian leader said: "What you say is what you are."
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Veteran journalist Carol Off has won this year's British Columbia National Award for Canadian Non-Fiction.
The Toronto co-host of the CBC Radio current affairs show As It Happens won the $40,000 prize Thursday for All We Leave Behind: A Reporter's Journey into the Lives of Others (Random House Canada).
Jury members praised it as "a timely memoir that offers both context to and a closeup of uncomfortable truths: the failures of the West's involvement in Afghanistan, the hurdles confronting refugees who seek safety in Canada, and the dilemma of a combat journalist expected to maintain professional distance from her sources."
Off beat out finalists Ken Dryden, Doug Saunders, and Tanya Talaga.
This year's jury included Jan Walter, Rick Antonson, and Eliza Reid.
The British Columbia Achievement Foundation presents the award, which is open to non-fiction writers from across the country.
Now in its 14th year, it's billed as one of Canada's major national book prizes and the only one to originate in B.C.
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (AP) — Cole Gentry scored 21 points and Mark Hughes added 15 points on 5-of-10 shooting from 3-point range to power Wright State to an 83-57 romp over Youngstown State on Saturday.
Gentry connected on 8 of 13 shots from the floor to help the Raiders (18-7, 10-2 Horizon League) finish 29 of 51 (57 percent). Gentry hit 3 of 6 shots from distance as Wright State shot 41 percent (9 of 22) from beyond the arc. The Raiders held the Penguins (6-19, 4-8) to 31-percent shooting from the floor (20 of 65) and 18 percent (3 of 17) from long range.
Braun Hartfield was the lone Penguin in double figures with 20 points. He added six rebounds and three steals. Naz Bohannon had 13 rebounds to go along with nine points.
Hartfield scored seven as the Penguins jumped out to a 9-2 lead, but Hughes hit two 3s in a 14-0 run and Wright State, which led 40-25 by halftime, never trailed again.
The home cooks face their first mystery box challenge, which tasks them with cooking dishes using ingredients beginning with each letter in the alphabet.
3 new songs every weeknight hosted by Corey O’Brien
Every weeknight at 8pm Corey O’Brien plays 3 new songs for you to vote on to help determine what X96 will play. To vote, text “1”, “2” or “3” that correlates to your favorite song to 33986 (message and data rates may apply).
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3. Manchester Orchestra “The Gold”
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At the Beijing film festival, the former sentator subtly made the case for more market access for American movies in China, while predicting that the Chinese box office will rebound to double-digit growth this year. Motion Pictures Association of America chairman and former senator Chris Dodd brought some Washington-style statesmanship to the Beijing International Film Festival on Monday.
Start the conversation, or Read more at Hollywood Reporter.
As the snap-election draws near (October 22), Japanese politics are likely to come into focus, according to analysts at BBH.
Key Quotes
“Today, the Party of Hope unveiled more of its economic program. It was already known to oppose the retail sales tax increase slated for 2019, and for phasing out nuclear power (by 2030). What is new today is the possibility of taxing cash reserves of Japanese companies, which are estimated at around $2.7 trillion. It sought to reassure investors that it would retain the extremely easy monetary policy, and work with the BOJ for a smooth exit from QE.”
An 11-year-old boy is injured after a hunting accident on December 10th.
It happened near 320th Street Northeast and Prairie Du Chen Road Northeast in Johnson County.
Both boys were brothers from Iowa City, and were out deer hunting with their grandfather.
A doe ran in front of them, when both brothers shot at it. When the deer ran between the boys, the 11-year-old was shot in the hip.
He was taken to University of Iowa Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
It remains under investigation by the DNR.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG
* Pre-Tax profit up over Q2 2016, by more than 30% to €56 million
* Now expects pre-tax profit to be at the upper end or slightly above the guidance of €150-170 million
* Q2 net profit 47 million eur
* Q2 pretax profit 56 million eur
* In terms of new business, pbb confirmed its guidance of a volume between €10.5-12.5 billion
* No longer expects its strategic financing volume to grow markedly, but now anticipates a moderate increase Source text: here Further company coverage:
April 24(Reuters) - Ningbo Zhongbai Co Ltd :
* Says it changed the accounting policy due to national policy requirement
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/adGC9E
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
Monday, 2 January, 2017 - 16:15
One lane has reopened following the crash on State Highway 1 near Sanson.
Traffic is backed up and it will take time to clear.
Diversions remain in place at Fagan and Speedy Roads.
We would like to thank the motorists who have been affected by this crash for their patience as emergency services responded.
The other lane will be blocked for some time while the crash is cleared and Police investigate the cause of the crash.
In this case all occupants in the vehicles were appropriately restrained and we believe this saved lives of those involved.
One person has been taken to hospital by helicopter with serious injuries.
It’s free hat night for fans as Providence College hosts 23rd ranked Xavier on Wednesday night at 6:30pm at the Dunk.
The first 2,000 fans receive a free Friars Winter Hat.
6:30pm game time is great for families and you can still get home early enough to have the kids in bed before 9pm.
Fans know that P.C. is coming off a huge win over nationally ranked Butler on Saturday and there are only three home games left.
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — A car accident has shut down Route 288 north just south of Chester Road.
One lane of Route 288 is also shut down due to the crash.
According to Chesterfield Fire, a vehicle traveling southbound crossed the median and struck a vehicle traveling northbound.
Two people injured but are expected to be OK.
288 North is shut down just south of Chester Rd. Also one lane of 288 south due to vehicle crash pic.twitter.com/WwjvrdTKhb — Lt. Jason Elmore (@CFEMSPIO) April 17, 2017
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Robots In Disguise Deluxe Class Twinferno In Package Images
In Package images of RID Twinferno are surfacing on the web. It was already found in Singapore some days ago with the rest of Warrior Class Wave 3 and reported by 2005 Boards member*darkavenger. Today we have some extra pictures via Snakas Blog *which gives us a closer look of the new Autobot in RID collection. Thanks to 2005 Boards member*Paladin*for the heads up. We hope to find Twinferno in local reatailers soon. While you wait, you can click on the bar to see the pictures and then share what you think at the 2005 Boards. The post Robots In Disguise Deluxe Class Twinferno In Package Images appeared first on Transformer World 2005 - TFW2005.COM
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin (mih-NOO'-shin) will soon travel to China for talks as the two global economic powers deal with trade tensions.
Trump says during a White House news conference with French President Emmanuel Macron that Mnuchin will be going to China "in a few days to negotiate on trade." Trump says the U.S. and China are "very serious" and is reiterating plans to impose tariffs up to $100 billion more on Chinese goods.
Trump says the U.S. "will continue unless we make a trade deal." But he adds, "I think we've got a very good chance of making a deal."
Mnuchin has expressed optimism that the countries could avoid a trade war. He met last week with financial officials from China, Japan and Europe.
OTTAWA — Health Canada wants to reduce the alcohol content and the size of the sugary, high-alcohol drinks like those sold under the FCKD UP and Four Loko brands.
Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor is launching consultations aimed at amending federal food and drug regulations to restrict the content of sweetened beverages whose alcohol content is between seven per cent and 12 per cent.
It’s seeking feedback from the industry and all interested parties by May 3.
Health Canada will also convene a meeting with provincial and territorial governments in the coming weeks to discuss issues like advertising, marketing and labelling to reduce the risks caused by the products.
The move comes about three weeks after the death of Athena Gervais, a 14-year-old Quebec girl who reportedly consumed FCKD UP with an alcohol content of 11.9 per cent.
The Quebec government has already announced it will forbid the sale of the sweetened drinks in convenience and grocery stores.
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BROOKFIELD — Brookfield police are seeking a suspect accused of stealing more than $200 worth of merchandise from Stein Mart.
It happened on November 14th around 4:00 p.m. at the store on Bluemound near Calhoun.
According to police, the suspect, inside the store, concealed the six “fragment items” totaling $209.94 and left the store without paying.
Staff members at Stein Mart indicated they believe the suspect has committed several retail thefts at this store since March. The November theft was the only one that was able to be proven, because the video surveillance system was functioning.
Anyone with information as to this suspect’s identity is asked to contact police.
Opera Philology
Rossini's 'Torvaldo e Dorliska',
reviewed by GIUSEPPE PENNISI
Torvaldo e Dorliska is the third production of the 2017 Rossini Opera Festival — a revival of a joint venture between the ROF and the Teatro San Carlo in Naples. Then, the opera was performed at the Pesaro Festival in summer 2006 and in Naples in winter 2007. I have no memory of other performances, but in summer 2006 I reviewed the opera for an Italian weekly and wrote that it was of interest mostly to opera philologists. The librettist, Cesare Sterbini — also the author of the libretto for Il Barbiere di Siviglia — called it dramma semiserio, meaning a rather truculent subject with moments of comic relief and a happy ending...
Tandy sings to his newborn about "a new worldview, a new responsibility, and a new song."
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Dec 12 (Reuters) - Shandong Denghai Seeds Co Ltd
* Says it will invest 15.3 million yuan to set up a Shandong-based seeds JV with Shandong-based seeds tech firm and hold 51 percent stake in the JV after transaction
* Says it will invest 2.85 million yuan to set up a Shandong-based seeds JV with partner and hold 57 percent stake in the JV after transaction
Source text in Chinese:goo.gl/9S5iZ7; goo.gl/jCRfF9
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
TORONTO, April 20 Canada's main stock index rose on Thursday after shares of Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd jumped on an upbeat earnings report and mining shares benefited from a gain in commodity prices.
The Toronto Stock Exchange's S&P/TSX composite index closed up 72.68 points, or 0.47 percent, at 15,625.56. Eight of the ten main sectors on the index traded higher. (Reporting by John Tilak; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
March 28Beijing Strong Biotechnologies Inc :
* Says FY 2017 Q1 net profit to decrease by 25 percent to increase by 5 percent, or to be 48.1 million yuan to 67.3 million yuan, compared to net profit of FY 2016 Q1 (64.1 million yuan)
* Says stability of sales revenue as main reason for the forecast
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/SY1mCA
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
England vs Nigeria tickets still available for World Cup warm-up friendly at Wembley
England and Nigeria go head to head at Wembley on Saturday, with both clubs warming up for this summer’s World Cup in Russia.
Gareth Southgate’s side will then move on to Elland Road in Leeds to take on Costa Rica on 7 June in the last of their warm-up friendlies.
The Three Lions’ next match will be against Tunisia in the first of their World Cup match of Group G.
They will then face Panama and group favourites Belgium in a bid to reach the knock-out stages.
LONDON (AP) - Supporters of a proposed footbridge and public garden in London spanning the River Thames have abandoned the project after support from the city withered away.
The trust established to build the Garden Bridge, which would have linked Temple with South Bank, shut down Monday after failing to secure guarantees for annual maintenance costs.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan had refused to allocate more public money to the idea, despite the support of predecessor Boris Johnson. Khan's refusal followed an independent report critical of the project.
The report concluded there was too much uncertainty about the final cost. The project was set to cost 60 million pounds ($77.8 million), but the report said it would end up costing more than 200 million pounds.
The trust described it as "sad day" for London.
A composting project could make one Alaska city much cleaner and greener if successful.
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A 16-year-old boy was not seriously injured when he crashed what was reportedly his first car into the deep crash. Credit: Renville County Sheriff's Department (Published 51 minutes ago)
A 16-year-old driver escaped without serious injuries after a nose-dive crash into a deep crack in a washed out Minnesota road.
Deputies in Renville County, located west of Minneapolis, posted video of the car with a warning about the power of Mother Nature. Strong summer storms have hammered the region, causing flash floods.
The boy's grandmother told KARE11-TV that the Buick sedan is her grandson's first car. He was on his way to worked at the time of the crash.
Wideman opened the scoring and added an assist in the season opener against Washington.
Wideman isn't known for being an offensive blueliner, so a multi-point season debut was certainly a pleasant surprise for fantasy owners. The 27-year-old is a member of the third defensive pairing, but he's scored at least five goals in each of his last two seasons and plays on the power play. His ability to jump into the rush on occasion and post decent PIM totals make him valuable in some deeper leagues.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) Federal authorities say they have intercepted a shipment of 108 phony replica Super Bowl rings representing many past champion teams, including the Philadelphia Eagles.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials say the rings were found in an express consignment parcel that arrived June 18 from Hong Kong marked as alloy rings.
Trade enforcement officers noted ”poor craftsmanship” and detained the rings to verify their authenticity with the National Football League, the trademark holder.
Customs officials say the NFL confirmed that the rings were phony. Officials say an authorized replica of a Super Bowl ring can cost $10,000 but counterfeit ones are offered on the internet for $25.
Feb 1 (Reuters) - Klondex Mines Ltd:
* KLONDEX REPORTS 2017 PRODUCTION RESULTS AND PROVIDES 2018 GUIDANCE; ANNOUNCES POSTPONEMENT OF INVESTOR DAY
* QTRLY ORE TONS MINED 185,325
* ‍COMPANY EXPECTS TO PRODUCE BETWEEN 186,000 AND 202,000 TOTAL GEOS DURING 2018 AT AN EXPECTED CASH COST OF $675 TO $725 PER GEO SOLD​
* THE COMPANY ANTICIPATES ITS 2018 CAPITAL EXPENDITURES TO BE BETWEEN $48 MILLION AND $56 MILLION‍​
* ‍ANTICIPATED THAT FY2018 PRODUCTION COULD VARY 5,000 TO 10,000 OUNCES BETWEEN HIGHEST AND LOWEST PRODUCING QUARTERS​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Thieves target mail trucks in Gresham
Mail trucks were were targeted by thieves twice last week in the Gresham neighborhood.
In each case, someone broke into U.S. Postal vehicles by smashing a window and stole packages that were meant for delivery, Chicago Police said.
The most recent theft happened about 4:15 p.m. Friday in the 7500 block of South Honore. An earlier incident was reported about 2:30 p.m. May 23 in the 8000 block of South Damen, police said.
No description on the offender was provided.
Anyone with information was asked to call Area South detectives at (312) 747-8273.
Siouxlanders will now be able to get a look at the lives of firefighters.
The Sioux City Public Museum has a new display of photos taken at the scene of fires across Sioux City in honor of Fire Prevention Week.
Sioux City Fire Rescue photographer George Linblade's images of crews is spread throughout the new exhibit.
Lindblade says the images of the firefighters tell a story of their own.
"Every one of them has a story. And, one thing I would hope for people that cover fires and go to fires notice is, I don't make an emphasis on the fire itself. I look at the people that are putting the fire out because that's where the story is. It's a story on their face, you can tell it in their dedication and what it means to them" says George Lindblade
Lindblade has been taking photographs for Sioux City Fire Rescue for more than 60 years.
New Delhi: Proteas captain, Faf du Plessis, will miss the remainder of the Momentum One-Day International (ODI) series and upcoming T20 International series against India due to a finger injury.
Du Plessis injured his right index finger during the first ODI at Kingsmead on Thursday, with further assessment and investigation revealing a fracture which will require 3-6 weeks to heal.
Du Plessis will undergo a period of rest and rehabilitation with the aim of being fit for the first Test match against Australia starting in Durban on March 1st.
The selectors have included Farhaan Behardien as Du Plessis’ replacement, with Titans wicket-keeper batsman, Heinrich Klaasen, earning his maiden ODI call-up as a reserve wicket-keeper in the squad.
The captain for the remainder of the ODI series will be announced on Saturday.
Turkey's president on Monday said the next stage of his army's operation against Kurdish militias in neighboring Syria would now extend across the entirety of the north of the country and did not rule out similar military action in Iraq, a move likely to cause concern in the international community.
Recep Tayyip Erdogan's revived strongman rhetoric came in the wake of Turkey's successful invasion Afrin city, where Turkish soldiers and their allied Syrian militiamen on Sunday ousted the last of the Kurdish YPG armed groups who had been in control of the city since 2012, not long after the war broke out.
East Texan warns about car wrap scam - KXXV-TV News Channel 25 - Central Texas News and Weather for Waco, Temple, Killeen Lyman Bassett prepares an organic garden for the season. He offers home improvement and gardening services across the region.
Start the conversation, or Read more at KXXV-TV Waco.
Polish Sweet Rolls
1 c. milk
1/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1/2 stick (1/4 c.) butter or margarine
2 pkgs. or cakes of yeast
5 eggs, well beaten
5 c. unsifted flour
1/2 c. warm water
Scald milk. Add sugar, salt and margarine; stir.
Add yeast to warm water. Dissolve.
Add lukewarm milk to mixture, eggs, and 2 ½ cups flour.
Beat until smooth, adding flour to make dough soft.
Place on board and knead until smooth.
Place in greased bowl. Cover, allowing to rise in warm place,
until double in size for about 30 minutes.
Punch down. Place on floured board. Divide dough.
Cut out dough into very small balls. Roll until smooth.
Allow to rise or double in size. Brush lightly with melted butter.
Bake at 375 degrees for about 15 to 20 minutes.
Recipe by Rev. Louis S. Garbacik
11:13 Reported News Briefs Sivan 21, 5777 , 15/06/17 Sivan 21, 5777 , 15/06/17 Scalise's condition critical again The MedStar Washington Hospital Center said, Wednesday evening that Congressman Steve Scalise (R-LA) is in critical condition and will require several more operations, after he was wounded in a suburban shooting, according to the Associated Press. There had been reports of an improvement in his condition.
The hospital said he was shot in the left hip, after which the bullet traveled "across his pelvis, fracturing bones, injuring internal organs and causing severe bleeding." ► ◄ Last Briefs
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina woman who spent two months chained inside a metal container says her captor bragged that he was good at killing people and warned her she could be next if she fought back or ran.
Kala Brown says she did what she had to do to survive.
Brown told Phillip McGraw, the host of “Dr. Phil,” that Todd Kohlhepp raped her twice daily.
This week’s episodes mark the first time she’s talked publicly since her Nov. 3 rescue.
Brown and her boyfriend had been missing since Aug. 31, when they went to Kohlhepp’s rural property, thinking they were going to clear underbrush.
Her rescue solved other crimes. Kohlhepp is charged with killing Brown’s boyfriend, a couple missing since December 2015 and four people at a motorcycle shop in 2003.
Douglas County Sheriff Deputies, Firefighters And A Mountain Rescue Team Help Injured Hiker To Safety
Douglas County Sheriff, Harvey Gjesdal, reports that on Memorial Day, deputies responded to a report of a hiker who had injured her ankle while hiking along Douglas Creek. Douglas Creek runs through a deep canyon which stretches from the Waterville Plateau to the Palisades. The Hiker, a 59 year old Seattle woman, had slipped on rocks and sprained or broke her ankle. She was unable to put any weight on it to hike back up the rugged 80 foot deep ravine. Members of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, the Douglas County Fire Department, and the Chelan County Mountain Rescue team responded with specialized equipment to rescue the woman. They used ropes, pulleys, and a winching device to pull a litter back up the hillside. The hiker was transported by ambulance to Confluence Hospital.
Great response and teamwork by all the first responders.
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Lionsgate and CBS Films have announced today that the teaser trailer for American Assassin, an adaptation of Vince Flynn’s novel of the same name, will drop on Tuesday. See the first footage in the announcement tease below:
The #AmericanAssassin teaser trailer drops in less than 24 hours. You’ve been warned. pic.twitter.com/u4dbvymiQl — American Assassin (@VinceFlynnFilm) April 17, 2017
Black ops recruit Mitch Rapp is reeling from the death of his fiancée in a terrorist attack when he is assigned to shadowy CIA figure Stan Hurley to receive special training in tracking terrorists. Rapp and Hurley are then dispatched to join a Turkish agent on a mission to stop a mysterious operative from unleashing chaos of international proportions.
Starring Dylan O’Brien, Michael Keaton and Taylor Kitsch, American Assassin is released in the U.S. and UK on September 15.
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COURTESY OF WYOMING POLICE
WYOMING — Borough police are searching for a man who they say was involved in a retail theft at Gerrity’s Market on Tuesday morning.
The theft happened at about 8:15 a.m. Tuesday at the market on Wyoming Avenue, police said in a news release.
The suspect fled the area in a white or light-colored sport utility vehicle, possibly a Subaru, police said.
Police on Tuesday released video surveillance footage of the alleged thief.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Wyoming borough police at 570-693-0291, ext. 105 or Mflanagan@Wyomingpa.org.
April 28 Shanghai Wanye Enterprises Co Ltd
* Says it plans to invest 1.0 billion yuan ($145.05 million) in equipment materials industry fund
* Says it plans to sell property firm's stake and creditors' rights for 1.6 billion yuan
Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2ptb6SB; bit.ly/2pb3Ryc
Further company coverage: ($1 = 6.8941 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
After the success of the Foo Fighters-curated Cal Jam 17 it was announced that the fest would return for Cal Jam 18 on Oct. 6 at Glen Helen Regional Park and Fair Grounds in San Bernardino.
Though we do not know the line-up aside from the Foos jamming once again, fans can get a jump on tickets as early bird passes went on sale on Wednesday.
In the coming weeks, promoters will announce the 15-plus bands playing on Oct. 5 in the Cal Jam 18 campground and the acts taking the stages during the main event on Oct. 6.
One-day general admission passes on Oct. 6 are $99 plus fees and tickets for the night events on Oct. 5 are $30 plus fees (this ticket is automatically included for campers). RV camping is $279 plus fees; Car camping is $189 plus fees; Tent camping is $169 plus fees. Saturday preferred parking is $30 plus fees. All passes are available at this pricing at caljamfest.com/tickets.
Moray councillors have backed a 3% rise in council tax.
The increase adds £34.05 to a Band D property.
Local authorities can increase the basic rate of council tax by up to 3% for the first time since 2007, but higher-band properties will pay more regardless after MSPs approved changes.
This will see Band H properties in Moray pay £594.17 more.
Name: Squid
Location: Springfield: Dakin Humane Society
Breed: Guinea pig
Gender: Female
Age: 1 year
Color: Brown
Squid is a sweet-natured guinea pig who was brought to Dakin with her friends and cage mate Daisy. We will be adopting them out together because they’re such good pals. Both are a year old and female. Squid enjoys her “out of cage” time and being cuddled, and her person said her best traits were being “cute and cuddly.”
Guinea pig facts/tips:
· Guinea pigs are known for their vocalizations. They often squeak with delight when their favorite humans enter the room
· They rarely bite, but can nip if mishandled or fear a threatening animal
· Once your pig is used to you (and being handled), you can let her play in a small room for daily exercise. Be sure to remove electrical wires and other hazards that she might chew on. Be sure to remove soiled bedding, droppings and stale food from the cage daily
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It takes all kinds of people to make up a world: introverts, extraverts, Slytherins, Gryffindors, Charlottes, Samanthas, an occasional Druid, and of course, waking people and sleep people.
Waking people prefer to live their lives vertically, conscious, and more often than not, doing things that are decidedly not snoozing in the land of pillows and dreams where the sleep people prefer to spend their time. Sleep lovers aren't necessarily tired all the time so much as they are in tune with the bliss that is lying in bed (or on a couch, or upright in a chair, or on a beach towel after putting on an appropriate SPF, of course) and dozing off to catch as many zzzs as they can before being forced into the waking world of doing things and standing upright.
These gifts are for anyone in your life who loves nothing more than a cozy night (and morning, and afternoon, and evening) between the sheets, far away from the sound of the alarm clock.
Tulsa Police say one person died Wednesday morning in a shooting at a south Tulsa home.
Officers were called to the home in the 6300 block of S. Richmond around 3:30 in the morning.
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Ric Flair Hospitalized 'We Need Your Prayers'
Ric Flair Hospitalized, 'We Need Your Prayers'
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Pro wrestling icon Ric Flair has been hospitalized -- and it sounds serious.
The Nature Boy's reps confirmed the 68-year-old was hospitalized over the weekend -- but Legacy Talent Agency insisted it was for "routine monitoring" and there was "no reason to panic."
But things changed by Sunday night, when the reps posted, "We need your prayers, positive energy, and well wishes for our Living Legend as he is dealing with some tough medical issues."
The agency has not said exactly what those medical issues are.
We just saw Flair out back in May -- and he told us not to let terrorists scare them away from sporting events.
He's also been campaigning for his friend Kane, who's running for mayor in Tennessee.
Story developing ...
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A Henderson man is behind bars after allegedly stealing nearly $1,400 worth of merchandise from Walmart. 51-year-old Barry Williams is faces charges of resisting arrest, shoplifting, giving false name or address and identity theft without consent.
Officers responded to the Henderson Walmart on Monday around 2 p.m. for a shoplifting incident. When they arrived, they spoke with Williams, who matched the theft suspect’s description. Police say he gave them a false name and resisted arrest.
He reportedly stole $1,361.15 worth of merchandise.
Williams is being held in the Henderson County Jail on a $2,500 cash only bond.
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A five-person board is leading the rally to save a Tennessee art college.
The Commercial Appeal reports in the face of Memphis College of Art’s decision last fall to close by 2020 because of dwindling enrollment, $7 million in real estate debt and a small endowment, a group has planned two different approaches to preserve the school.
In addition to an online petition that has garnered more than 3,300 signatures, Save MCA wants to take over the school after 11 properties are sold to eliminate the debt. If that doesn’t work out, leader Tootsie Bell says they want to renew the college at a different location.
MCA Interim President Laura Hine says she’ll consider any viable bid to save the school, but it has to be fully funded and committed.
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Information from: The Commercial Appeal, http://www.commercialappeal.com
Crude oil futures were largely unchanged on Thursday, with the market torn between rising U.S. production and the output cuts being made by OPEC and other producers. Benchmark Brent crude futures were flat at $55.86 a barrel by 0657.
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SAN ANTONIO - An off-duty San Antonio Police sergeant was injured in a hit-and-run crash Monday night.
Authorities were called out to I-35 and West Malone Avenue around 6 p.m. for a reported crash.
The police sergeant suffered minor injuries.
Police are now looking for the woman who was driving a black SUV that may now have front-end damage.
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It's been less than three years since Justin Leonard purchased his Aspen, Colorado mansion for $9 million, and he's already looking to unload it for a list price of $15.9 million, according to realtor.com.
The property is indeed spectacular, boasting 5,000 square feet, five bedrooms and five-and-a-half baths. The master suite includes a fireplace and a private deck. A downstairs media room has both a bar and a fireplace, and outside, there's yet another fireplace, as well as a pizza oven.
The house is also described as being near hiking and skiing, and within close proximity to Triangle Park, the Aspen music festival tent, and the Aspen Ideas festival.
Check out the photos from the realtor.com listing below.
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March 19(Reuters) - Asymchem Laboratories Tian Jin Co Ltd
* Says it signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Shanghai Jiao Tong University, mainly regarding bio-macromolecular drugs area
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Vets Riding For Charity to Dorn Va- Delivered Holiday Cheer and Supplies
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Bikes were revving up on Sunday in the Midlands, all for charity and our veterans.
Riders with the annual Vets Christmas Charity Ride gathered Sunday for their annual pilgrimage to Dorn VA.
The group brought supplies, presents and cheer to the veterans, along with a few special guests, including USC Women’s Head Basketball Coach Dawn Staley.
This is the 17th year for the Vets Christmas Charity Ride.
The Driftwood checked with local otter and mascot DW Salty to determine if winter is yet over in the Gulf Islands.
As seen in the accompanying video clip, DW did not see his shadow today (or perhaps he just lost it), so based on that premise we can look forward to an early spring.
However, the Driftwood’s newest staff member, reporter Marc Kitteringham, learned that otters can and will bite. The CBC’s Brett Ruskin had a similar experience with Shubenacadie Sam in Nova Scotia today.
What’s the plan? It’s that time of year again. And while we should already be prepared, the beginning of hurricane season is always a good time to make sure our plans are updated and viable [...]
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Marcato Capital Management:
* MARCATO CAPITAL MANAGEMENT SAYS DECKERS CONFIRMS IT CONTINUES TO STAND READY TO INTERVIEW MARCATO‘S 3 DIRECTOR NOMINEES IN ADVANCE OF ANNUAL MEETING
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A BALMAIN EAST harbour view apartment has been snapped up prior to auction for $1.27 million, well above the property’s initial guide of $1.15 million.
The two-bedroom, one-bathroom unit at 28/2 Pearson St had 21 groups inspect the home and seven contracts handed out.
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It attracted a number of out of area buyers and was bought by an investor from Neutral Bay.
It sold through Belle Property Balmain’s Monique Dower and Madeleine Russell.
“We negotiated with two parties in total to secure the sale — the other party was a couple from Springwood in the Blue Mountains,” Ms Dower said.
The property has an expected rental return of $680-$700 per week.
There are many ways to crash a Porsche, none of them good. However this valet driver has found perhaps the most ignoble.
As reported by the SMH, “In a bizarre crash, a car drove under another parked vehicle outside the Hyatt Regency Sydney hotel in Sydney’s CBD on Thursday,” leaving its (valet) driver trapped with an orange Subaru, “Balanced on top of the Porsche Carrera he was driving.
The valet was trying to park the Porsche when the crash happened, and fortunately wasn’t injured.
“Luckily the car underneath had a soft top, so [emergency services] were able to cut open that soft canopy and got our diver out of there.” Mathew Talbot, the Hyatt’s director of sales and marketing, told the SMH.
He also said paramedics gave the valet the all-clear medically, and that the hotel’s general manager assured the man everything would be all right (so maybe he won’t lose his job after all?), thanks to the eighth wonder of the world: insurance.
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It is possible that more could have been done to alert the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) about the issues encountered during the local operation of the aircraft at the centre of Cuba’s recent fatal plane crash, according to Chairman of the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) Board of Directors Lawrence London.
The ill-fated Cuban plane, which was used by the Honduras-based airline Easy Sky through a lease agreement with Global Aerolineas of Mexico, had been grounded in Guyana over safety infractions before leaving the Guyanese market in October, 2017.
However, on May 18th, less than one month after Cuba’s national carrier, Cubana de Aviacion, began renting the over three-decades-old Boeing 737 from Mexican charter company Damojh, the aircraft crashed into a field shortly after take-off from Havana en route to Holguin, leaving 110 persons dead…..
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The 2017 edition of The Lawyer’s flagship event the General Counsel Strategy Summit brought together 92 senior in-house lawyers to discuss not only the latest legal challenges their business might face, but also the internal and external business dynamics that could impact and influence their company.
The 2-day event, taking place for the first time in sunny Spain, focused mostly on innovation and change: the changing environment, changing your status quo to drive innovation, getting the legal function to embrace change and protecting your business against change.
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Struggles continue for the Giants, Chargers
I don't think anyone saw the Giants and Chargers combining for an 0-8 record through the first quarter of the season. Well, the wins will have to wait another week. These teams stay winless with a tie at MetLife.
Prices of gold have been cut to keep it compatible with the international market, where the prices have dropped too. Bangladesh Jewellers Association (Bajus) in a press release on Monday said the new prices would come into effect from Tuesday. The prices …
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The best of Broadway has performed for FREE on six consecutive Thursdays this summer with '106.7 LITE FM's Broadway in Bryant Park 2017' - a lunchtime series on the Bryant Park Stage. Hosted by LITE FM's on-air personalities, the 17th annual presentation of open-air, On- and Off- Broadway lunch hour performances concluded this week.
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(CBS News) — Many Americans like to break out patriotic displays for Independence Day, but one Massachusetts man takes it to another level. Arthur McCann has transformed his entire front lawn into a giant red, white and blue American flag, CBS Boston reports.
The Norwood, Massachusetts, resident used field paint, stencils and measuring tape to create the 50 stars and 13 stripes.
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“If you’re going to do it, you have to do it right,” McCann told the station.
McCann, who celebrates July Fourth in a big way every year, says he comes from a patriotic family — his grandfather served in World War II and he just wants to show respect for veterans and those still serving their country, CBS Boston reports. The response to his artwork has been “through the roof,” he says.
“I’m blown away. People stand on the roof of their car and take pictures with their kids here,” he said. “It’s so cool to see a good, positive response.”
Superstar golfer Tiger Woods has pleaded guilty to reckless driving and agreed to enter a diversion program to settle a DUI charge.
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All is now set for the third quarterly Town Hall Meeting of The Dialogue With Agba Jalingo.
The program which aims to draw leaders to appear before citizens to answer questions on the ongoing constitutional amendments is scheduled for 10:00AM at the Pearl Ball Room of the Transcorp Metropolitan hotel in Calabar, the Cross River State capital.
CrossRiverWatch findings revealed that the Special Guest, Honorable Legor Idagbor who represents the Obudu/Obanliku/Bekwarra federal constituency in the national assembly and the guest of honor, Honorable John Lebo the speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly have been confirmed.
However, former Attorney General of the state, Mr. Attah Ochinke is billed to replace First Baba Isa on the panelists discussion together with Wofai Ewa, a conflict resolution expert and Tijah-Bolton Akpan, the chief executive officer of Policy Alert.
Mr. Isa will not be available due to challenges of flight schedule.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - China Commercial Credit Inc
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(AP) – At least four people have been shot and killed in the Pacific resort of Acapulco, which has become a hotspot in Mexico’s rising drug violence. An Associated Press journalist saw the four bodies, including a man who lay on a central avenue in Acapulco in broad daylight Sunday with a pink towel over his face. Pedestrians watched from a footbridge as police secured the scene.
The deaths came as Mexico’s violence reached new heights with 2,234 murders in June, the country’s deadliest month in at least 20 years, according to government data.
For the first six months of 2017, authorities nationwide recorded 12,155 homicide investigations, or 31 percent more than the 9,300 during the same period last year. The once-glamorous resort of Acapulco has struggled with surging violence.
The Boston Celtics have taken advantage of quiet games from Australian duo Thon Maker and Matthew Dellavedova to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 92-87 and take a 3-2 lead in their NBA playoff series.
The Celtics shifted their Australian big man Aron Baynes from the starting lineup to the bench in Tuesday's game in Boston in favour of the athletic Semi Ojeleye, which led to the Celtics taking an early lead and controlling the rest of the game.
Maker, after stunning games in the past two wins in Milwaukee, had just two points, no blocks and fouled out while Dellavedova was scoreless after only taking two misguided three point attempts.
April 10 Hindustan Composites Ltd
* Says considered sub-division of existing 1 equity share into 2 equity shares
* Says considered increase in authorized share capital of company from 60 million rupees to 80 million rupees
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SALEM, Ore. (AP) – Two members of the state land board voted to sell Oregon’s oldest state forest, while a third member, Gov. Kate Brown, insisted it remain in public hands.
Amid Tuesday’s vote on the Elliott State Forest in the Department of State Lands, Brown took to Twitter to rally public support for her position. She said on Oregon’s 158th birthday, it was important to come together to keep the Elliott State Forest in public hands. Voting for selling were state Treasurer Tobias Read and Secretary of State Dennis Richardson.
The vote did not appear to be a final decision on the fate of the 82,500-acre forest. An official said Brown asked the lands director to present other options for public ownership at the next land board meeting.
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ORLANDO, Fla. -- The Orlando Police Department released a surveillance video of the man suspected in an armed sexual battery and carjacking on Friday, June 29, 2018.
Police stated that the man battered a woman at a park on 4872 Rose Bay Drive while holding a man at bay with a handgun and then took off in the woman's 2015 Hyundai Sonata.
Investigators say people should look closely at his jacket and the way he walks.
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The thin black man is about 25-years-old and described as being 5 foot, 9 inches to 5 foot, 10 inches in height with short hair and wearing a gray hoodie and gray shorts.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crimeline at 1-800-423-TIPS (8477).
Kpi, Feb 14 : In what could be termed as a Valentine’s Day tragedy, a man died and a lady was severely injured in a road accident at around 4.30 pm at Koubru Laikha, Kangpokpi district.
The accident occurred while the duo were returning on a Honda Dio from Molnom village after Valentine’s Day photo shoot.
Molnom village, located around 1 km from NH-2 via Koubru Laikha, is a beautiful place and the cleanest village in Kangpokpi district. The village was declared a model village by the district administration.
It was also reported that the lady was the one driving the scooter when they met the accident.
Sapormeina police have recovered the body identified as one Thangsei Haokip (23), s/o Lunmang Haokip of Khonomjang village. The injured lady has been identified as Roshilin Kipgen (18), d/o of Jangkholun Kipgen of K Phoipi village.
She was admitted at CHC, Kangpokpi for first aid and was later was referred to Imphal for further medical treatment.
BOSTON (AP)  A Massachusetts man who vanished after attending a Boston Celtics game more than two weeks ago has been found dead in a river.
State police say they pulled the body from the Charles River on Sunday morning after a passer-by spotted it. Police on Monday confirmed it was that of 23-year-old Michael Kelleher, of Southborough.
Kelleher's parents said in a statement: "Michael was claimed by the Charles River the night of his disappearance. At 8:00 this morning, the river gave him back to us."
His parents also thanked everyone who helped in the search.
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Kelleher was last seen March 29 after attending a Celtics game with a friend.
The cause of death remains under investigation.
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This story has been corrected to show Kelleher was found Sunday morning, not Sunday night.
In the more than 40 years since its beginnings as a dance class assignment at Dartmouth College, Pilobolus has performed on Broadway, at the Oscars, and at the Olympic games; appeared on television and in movies, advertisements, schools, and businesses; and has created more than 120 dance works seen around the world. Pilobolus’ new evening-length show, "Shadowland 2: The New Adventure," tells a love story about two people and their quixotic quest to save an imaginary bird. Developed in collaboration with "SpongeBob SquarePants" lead writer Steven Banks, the production uses animation, video, and shadow-theatre for an adventure that dips its toes into the genres of science fiction, film noir, and romantic comedy. With Pilobolus’s acrobatic movement, the humor of cartoons, and the heart of a love story, "Shadowland 2" celebrates the power of dreams to help us discover who we’re born to be.
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She may be from Boca Raton, but Ariana Grande is now an honorary citizen of Manchester.
The singer was praised for helping to raise money for victims of the terrorist bombing at her May 22 concert in the British city.
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Earlier this month, the 23-year-old singer hosted the One Love Manchester charity concert, which raised nearly $3.5 million for victims.
“This seems a fitting moment to update the way we recognize those who make noteworthy contributions to the life and success of our city,” said Sir Richard Leese, leader of the Manchester city council, per BBC.
BISMARCK, N.D. — A North Dakota judge has dismissed a complaint that regulators filed against a North Carolina-based company that handled security for the developer of the heavily protested Dakota Access oil pipeline.
North Dakota’s Private Investigative and Security Board plans to appeal Judge John Grinsteiner’s Wednesday ruling to the state Supreme Court. Should that fail, it could pursue fines administratively.
The dispute is whether TigerSwan provided actual investigative or security services within North Dakota without a license, rather than consulting services that are outside of the board’s jurisdiction.
Grinsteiner in April rejected a board request to ban TigerSwan from the state. On Wednesday, he agreed with TigerSwan’s attorney that any decision on whether the company should be fined for its actions during the protests should be made administratively.
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The Galway squads for upcoming Inter-Counties that take place in the West County Hotel in Ennis have been named. The Ladies are defending champions while the men have shown good form coming into this having made the semi-finals of the Limerick invitational and the West Coast Challenge.
The Squads are:
Ladies:
Ces Lally
Trisha Doyle
Donna DeMansfield-Absolon
Mary Corbally
Maureen Devaney
Maria Vaughan
Caroline Breen
Anne Connaughton
Mens:
Dylan Dowling
Terry O’Connor
Shane Walsh
Paul Gannon
Paul Geraghty
Enda Divilly
Harry O’Toole
Liam Gallagher
Tommy Flaherty
Declan Dowling
Joe O’Reilly
David Costello
James Joyce
Mark Devon
Michael Higgins
All players are to be at the West County Hotel by 10am the latest on Saturday morning, 25th Feb.
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She is the only daughter (and the second of six siblings) of Sultan Ibrahim Ismail of Johor. She receiving a blessing from her father during a wedding function on Monday evening. The newlyweds were also sprinkled with scented water and yellow rice by family members and guests as a mark of their approval of the marriage.
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Jordan Montgomery took a shutout into the seventh inning for his first major league win, Matt Holliday homered in his return to the lineup and the New York Yankees romped to their eighth consecutive victory by...
Jordan Montgomery took a shutout into the seventh inning for his first major league win, Matt Holliday homered in his return to the lineup and the New York Yankees romped to their eighth consecutive victory by beating the Chicago White Sox 7-4.
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Rockies at Dodgers
When: Tuesday, April 17, 7:10 p.m.
Where: Dodger Stadium
TV: KTLA/5, SportsNet LA (where available)
THE PITCHERS
DODGERS LHP HYUN-JIN RYU (0-2, 5.79)
Vs. Rockies: 3-3, 3.98
At Dodger Stadium: 11-8, 3.17
Hates to face: Carlos Gonzalez, 3 for 7 (.429), 1 home run
Loves to face: Mark Reynolds/Trevor Story, 0 for 2, 1 strikeout
ROCKIES LHP KYLE FREELAND (1-1, 5.91)
Vs. Dodgers: 1-0, 1.50
At Dodger Stadium: Has never pitched there before
Hates to face: Justin Turner, 2 for 3 (.667), 1 double
Loves to face: Logan Forsythe, 0 for 3, 2 strikeouts
Cologne police boss regrets New Year tweet on North Africans
BERLIN (AP) — Cologne's police chief says he regrets his force's use of the term "Nafris" to describe North Africans in a New Year's Eve tweet, but dismissed suggestions it engaged in racial profiling.
Officers stopped hundreds of North African men heading into downtown Cologne on Saturday to prevent a repeat of sexual assaults that marred New Year's celebrations a year earlier.
The department wrote on Twitter: "Hundreds of Nafris screened at main railway station."
Critics accused police of stopping people on their appearance alone. Opposition Green party co-leader Simone Peter told the Rheinische Post the term "Nafris" was "completely unacceptable."
April 20 Mindtree Ltd:
* March quarter consol net profit 972 million rupees
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* Says recommended final dividend of INR 3 per share
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* Consol net profit in March quarter last year 1.33 billion rupees as per Ind-AS; consol income from software services 13.20 billion rupees
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Medal of Honor recipient humbled by appreciation in Illinois
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- A Medal of Honor recipient says he's humbled by the appreciation he's been shown by the people in Illinois.
The State Journal-Register reports 71-year-old James McCloughan (mih-KLOO'-uhn) of South Haven, Michigan was the keynote speaker during the main program of the Veterans and Gold Star Family Day Event at the Illinois State Fair on Sunday.
McCloughan, who was accompanied on stage by Gov. Bruce Rauner and Springfield Mayor Jim Langfelder, called all of the veterans and current service members his heroes.
McCloughan received the Medal of Honor from President Donald Trump at the White House on July 31. He's the first Medal of Honor recipient under Trump.
McCloughan, a combat medic, is credited with saving the lives of 10 members of his company during a Vietnam War battle despite his own serious wounds.
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A New York man who was allegedly selling drugs throughout the eastern part of the United States since April was arrested, authorities announced Wednesday.
Police in Hackensack arrested Gerald Flores on Tuesday after they conducted a motor vehicle stop, the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office said in a statement. The 46-year-old was found with $300,000 which was hidden in a compartment in the vehicle.
The Bronx resident was charged with transporting or possessing property believed to be derived from criminal activity, authorities said. He was released with a summons pending his first appearance in court.
Flores did not return phone calls seeking comment Wednesday night.
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press release: ALL is pleased to host another reading by fellows from the Black Earth Institute. This diverse and extremely talented group of artists from around the country is sure to be an inspiring and memorable event. Tammy Gomez, Patricia Spears Jones, Ann Fisher-Wirth, Metta Sama, Lauren Camp, Taylor Brorby, Todd Davis, and more will share their works.
HALIFAX, Nova Scotia - A woman who didn't know she was pregnant left the grocery store with a lot more than just produce. According to Canadian news outlet CBC , a manager rushed to help Miller-Cross when he heard screams coming from the woman's restroom.
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It's been seven months and still the wounds remain deep. Survivors of 1 October, first responders and victims' families continue to look for ways to heal after the tragedy at the Route 91 Harvest Festival.
Weeks ago, the Academy of Country Music returned to Las Vegas. As part of a special FOX5 Surprise Squad, musician Lee Brice held a performance for the group. Brice said he wanted nothing more than to be here for those still hurting.
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Pakistan's military captured a would-be Islamic State female suicide bomber in the cultural capital of Lahore before she could carry out an attack on the Christian community during Easter celebrations, the army's chief spokesman said on Monday. The military identified the woman as Noreen Leghari, a medical student who grew up in the southern city of Hyderabad.
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DERBY, England (AP) — Former Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard is taking over as manager of second-division club Derby.
The English team says the 39-year-old Lampard has signed a three-year contract.
The former England international says "I know it won't be easy - managing a football team never is - but I'm really looking forward to the challenge ahead."
In his time at Chelsea from 2001-14, Lampard became the club's record scorer with 211 goals, made 649 appearances and was the heartbeat of teams that won three Premier League titles, four FA Cups and the Champions League in 2012.
Lampard started out at West Ham before finishing his career with short stints at Manchester City and then New York City FC in Major League Soccer before retiring last year.
Law Firm Wants Trump Panama Hotel Row In State Court
Law360, New York (February 2, 2018, 7:15 PM EST) -- A Panamanian law firm on Thursday urged a Delaware federal judge to remand its suit accusing Trump Organization's international hotel arm and an affiliate of improperly responding to arbitration over a “mismanaged” hotel by dragging the firm itself into the fight, arguing that no arbitration agreement exists between the firm and Trump’s businesses.
Morgan & Morgan PA asked the federal court to kick its suit back to the Delaware Court of Chancery, as the arbitration clause through which Trump Panama Hotel Management LLC and Trump International...
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Legal Sector Drops More Than 1,000 Jobs To Kick Off 2018
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 2:42 PM EST) -- After a generally positive employment trend for the legal services sector in in 2017, the industry began the new year on a disappointing note with the loss of 1,100 jobs in January, according to a report released Friday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The preliminary tally of seasonally adjusted legal jobs decreased from 1,136,600 in December to 1,135,500 in January, the lowest employment tally for the sector since August.
This is the first time the sector has experienced job loss to start a new year...
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Oil and gas producer Santos will take a non-cash impairment charge of $US690 million ($A878 million), mostly against the value of its Gladstone LNG project.
Oil and gas producer Santos has flagged an impairment charge of $US690 million ($A878 million) in its half-year results that are due on August 24.
The company says its lowered oil price forecasts for 2017 to 2022, among other assumptions, will result in a $US870 million ($A1.1 billion) writedown in the value of its Gladstone LNG project in Queensland, and it anticipates a further impairment of $US150 million against some assets in Indonesia.
Santas also says an expected impairment against its Cooper Basin assets will be offset by increased drilling and production, resulting in a positive net write-back of $US330 million.
"Six years ago, it would have been panic city and that ball would have been in right field," said Kinsler, a 12-year veteran. "But I knocked it down, had plenty of time, knew quickly where I was, the speed of the runner. The faster you can calculate all of that, the more calm you become."
DENTS RUN, Pa. — The FBI has come up empty at the rural Pennsylvania site where Civil War gold is rumoured to be buried.
State officials and members of a treasure-hunting group joined the FBI at the site where local lore has it a gold shipment was lost or hidden during the 1863 Battle of Gettysburg.
The FBI said in a statement Monday night that it conducted a "court-authorized excavation" at Dents Run, a heavily forested area about 135 miles (217 kilometres ) northeast of Pittsburgh.
The FBI isn't confirming that its dig had anything to do with the legendary Civil War treasure. But the agency says it didn't find whatever it was looking for.
An executive at one of Japan's biggest defense companies has bemoaned government barriers to exporting military equipment, as changes to the law have failed to bring the bonus MAST defense convention in Chiba, near Tokyo, the company's senior manager for its naval ship sales department said the government needed to rethink its required processes. "Basically, it's impossible for us to just go out and sell things," Toshihide Takao said Monday.
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In his new book, 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos, Peterson draws on everything from neuroscience to the Old Testament to his well-known controversial views
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For those of you who don't know, there's a new eye in the sky capturing news around our area. It's a drone we call Skycam 16.
But do you remember the days when a helicopter with the same name soared through the skies? In this week's Wham Cam, Joe Snedeker sees if folks in Lackawanna County remember when it last took flight.
Bush is first in line for saves in the absence of Sam Dyson, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.
Bush has struck out eight and walked just one over 4.2 innings of work this season, picking up right where he left off last year (2.48 ERA, 0.94 WHIP over 61.2 innings). Bush also has the high-90s velocity we've come to expect from the modern closer, so his selection should come as no surprise. If Bush falters, expect Jeremy Jeffress to be the next man up.
PHOENIX (AP) — Police say the dead bodies of a man and woman have been found inside a northeast Phoenix home.
They say a man came to the home Monday morning to find his parents dead.
Police didn’t immediately call it a murder-suicide, but say they are not searching for any suspects.
They say one of the adults had a gunshot wound, but the cause of death for the other person isn’t immediately clear.
Police say the deceased were a 76-year-old woman and a 77-year-old man.
Their names weren’t immediately released.
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California lawmakers are seeking to add 10 new gun control bills to the state's nation-leading gun restrictions in the wake of the latest mass shooting.
They include expanding the definition of assault rifles; expanding gun violence restraining orders; letting individuals block themselves from buying guns; cracking down on homemade "ghost guns;" and beefing up gun tracing.
The Democratic Assembly members promoting the bills said Monday that recent shootings including the Valentine's Day slayings of 17 people at a Florida high school show California can do more to restrict gun violence.
One bill that would expand California's assault weapon definition to include high-powered semi-automatic rifles without fixed magazines. California gun owners are required to register assault weapons with the state. A similar measure to expand the definition failed in 2016.
New York City Police are searching for two suspects who attacked a deli clerk and broke his jaw by pummeling him with avocados and bananas.
The incident happened on Memorial Day in the Bronx.
The suspects casually picked up avocados, which they then hurled at the worker.
The New York Police Department is releasing surveillance video now in hopes of finding the two men, whom police believe are in their 20s.
The chaos erupted at Stadium Gourmet Deli on East 161st Street after the 21-year-old clerk tried to kick the two men out of the store for causing a scene over their food order.
Police said the suspects were trying to order food, but a deli worker who didn't speak English couldn't understand them.
The suspects became angry and the 21-year-old clerk tried to kick them out.
The clerk suffered a gash, fractures to his face and a broken jaw.
The men also smashed watermelons and tossed merchandise before leaving the store.
× Who’s going?! 8,000 tickets available to general public for Packers/Giants playoff game at Lambeau
GREEN BAY — Want to be in the stadium Sunday, January 8th when the Green Bay Packers face the New York Giants in a Wild Card playoff game? Packers officials are offering up 8,000 tickets to the general public.
The game is set for Sunday at 3:40 p.m. It’s a game you can watch ONLY ON FOX6!
The Packers on Sunday, January 1st became NFC North Division CHAMPIONS with their 31-24 WIN over the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. That earned them a home playoff game after earning their playoff berth with the Washington Redskins’ loss to the Giants earlier Sunday.
Approximately 8,000 tickets are available for purchase by the general public for Sunday’s game at Lambeau. The tickets are available online only, and ticket prices range from $118 to $145, depending on location.
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The available tickets are those that season ticket holders elected not to purchase.
No Injuries From A Bryan School Bus Crash
A Bryan school district bus was involved in a crash after school Friday afternoon.
Bryan police report the northbound bus on Washington stopped at MLK, then proceeded into the intersection and struck the back side quarter panel of another vehicle.
No one was injured, including three children in the bus.
The bus driver was ticketed for failing to yield the right of way.
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Two car collisions occurred in Huddersfield town centre in the space of just six minutes this morning (Wednesday).
A cyclist was taken to hospital after being knocked from their bike on Firth Street near to Wakefield Road after coming into collision with a blue Suzuki.
Officers were called at 8.54am to the street and the cyclist was taken to hospital, although their injuries are not thought to be serious.
Just six minutes later, services were called after a car ended up on its roof on Northumberland Street.
The red hatchback is believed to have collided with another car before flipping upside down.
A police spokesperson said: “One car was on its roof. There were people inside the car at the time and it’s thought there have been some people injured, although these are not thought to be serious.”
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People in wealthy households in Romania recorded earnings that were 7.2 times higher than those of poor households last year, according to the National Statistics Institute.
The highest gap was seen in 2015, when the index reached 8.3.
A greater inequality in income was recorded among people under the age of 65 compared to those over the age of 65 who are dependent on income from social transfers.
The relative median gap, which shows how much a person’s income should rise to exceed the poverty line, was 36.2% in 2016. This means that poor people in Romania had on average an income that represented 63.8% of the poverty threshold set for that year.
The relative median gap increased from 33.6% to 38.2% between 2013 and 2015 and slightly dropped to 36.2% last year.
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× Ammunition found inside Illinois school, prompting lockdown
LITCHFIELD, IL (KMOV) — Two pieces of ammunition were found inside the bathroom of Litchfield High School Wednesday, prompting a lockdown.
A news release from the Illinois State Police said the ammo was found at 8:40 a.m. and the school immediately initiated their safety protocol.
A district employee said the high school and middle school were on a ‘soft lockdown’. Students were being dismissed to their parents around 10:00.
The view from Skyzoom4 showed multiple police officers, some carrying long guns, walking around the school.
Wednesday was the last day of classes, and schools were to be dismissed before noon, the district said.
We are outside Litchfield High School and Middle School, where the school has been surrounded by local police as well as officers from the county sheriff’s office and Secretary of State police. @wics_abc20 @foxillinois pic.twitter.com/SIj2fPpTPF — Amanda Henderson (@AmandaWICS) May 30, 2018
"I think sometimes, managers get in their head that there's a player not for them." "It's a relationship that come the summer will end." "He's just not played many games, just his body shape, he looks like needs to play games." Scholes fully expects Luke Shaw to leave Man Utd. pic.twitter.com/aAnBUOzkmM
Mourinho was unhappy with Shaw’s performance in the first half of United’s FA Cup win over Brighton on Saturday night and quickly hauled him off at half-time with Ashley Young coming on in his place.
The Red Devils boss was seen gesticulating to Shaw from the touchline clearly unhappy with the left-back’s effort, lack of movement down the wing and going forward.
And the Portuguese manager was quick to offer his opinion of the 22-year-old’s performance and singled him out in a scathing post-match interview.
“Luke, in the first half, every time they came in his corridor, the cross came in and a dangerous situation was coming,” Mourinho said.
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Another weekend in October means another weekend for you to enjoy Fright fest at Wild Waves Theme Park! If haunted houses aren’t you’re thing, you’ll be relieved to know that there’s also plenty of awesome amusement park rides to enjoy as well as a sweet booth set up by the MOViN Street Team. If you stopped by our booth, chances are we hooked you up with free goodies and a photo, which you can find here.
Ahead of heavy rain showers and winds projected for our area, the Georgia State Patrol said there's not as many travelers on the roads during this holiday weekend.
(WFLA) — American Girl is launching two new doll sets this week and one is actually a boy doll.
His name is “Logan Everett” and he’s American Girl’s very first boy character doll.
He’s a drummer and his accessory is a drum set. His story has him playing alongside his female singer-songwriter friend “Tenney Grant,” who’s also a new character.
Both dolls will be released this Thursday.
American Girl said it plans to launch a wide range of dolls this year. The company said many of the dolls will embrace diverse backgrounds, experiences and personalities.
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Steelcase Inc. has received a consensus broker rating score of 3.00 from the two brokers that provide coverage for the stock, Zacks Investment Research reports. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating.
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Built more than 80 years ago to connect California's coastal towns, the Pacific Coast Highway hugs the edge of the Golden State as it passes through busy cities, beaches and abandoned relics of the past.
The road is officially known as State Route 1 and runs from the bottom of Orange County to Leggett in northern California.
You can find haunted mansions, hot springs, obscure museums, impressive architecture and sparkling pools hidden between redwood trees.
Start your journey in San Diego and travel north to Crescent City by scrolling down our list, which includes bonus stops for anyone who wants to extend their trip further along the state.
Have you visited thrilling, beautiful or unique places along the PCH? Send your photos to isee@nbcla.com.
Here are a few world-famous landmarks and little-known treasures you can find as you cruise up California State Route 1 as it hugs the coast from San Diego in the south to Crescent City in the north.
Erik Karlsson is putting on quite a show for the Ottawa Senators in their first-round series against the Boston Bruins.
After helping them complete their come-from-behind win in Game 2 with a sensational play to set up Derrick Brassard on Saturday, he was back it again in the first period of Game 3 on Monday night when he set up a pair of goals just 25 seconds apart.
The first goal was the best of the bunch when he found Mike Hoffman on a perfect hail mary stretch pass that sent him in alone on a breakaway against Tuukka Rask. Once there, Hoffman went to the Peter Forsberg move (or more timely, the Alexander Radulov move) and just gently slid the puck around the Bruins goalkeeper for the game’s first goal.
Less than 30 seconds after that play, Karlsson made another fantastic play at the blue line to keep the puck in the offensive zone and set up Derrick Brassard for his 20th career postseason goal to give the Senators an early 2-0 lead.
WARSAW, April 24 (Reuters) - Ethiopia is not yet ready for foreign investments in its telecoms and banking sectors, but is interested in developing its manufacturing, Ethiopian President Mulatu Teshome Wirtu said on Tuesday.
The country, which has one of the last state telecoms monopolies on the continent, has let foreign companies including fashion chain H&M set up factories in a decade-long push to change the economic focus from agriculture to manufacturing.
“Ethiopia is not ready yet for accepting investments in telecoms and finance,” Mulatu said during a joint news conference with his Polish counterpart Andrzej Duda.
“Our priority is manufacturing sector. Ethiopia opens door broadly for investments in manufacturing sectors such as textiles, skin products, pharmaceuticals, food processing, and agriculture,” Mulatu said. (Reporting by Marcin Goclowski Editing by Andrew Heavens)
Is an Obama-era State Department appointee trying to stop U.S. families from completing overseas adoptions? Insight from Daniel Nehrbass of Nightlight Christian Adoptions and Townhall.com columnist Larry Provost.
Louisiana driver convicted of hitting bicyclist camping in tent
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SHENANDOAH, Iowa (AP) - A jury has convicted a Louisiana man whose pickup truck hit a bicyclist who was camping after a ride in Iowa.
The Des Moines Register reports that 56-year-old Danny Cardin, of Homer, Louisiana, was found guilty of causing serious injury by a vehicle but found not guilty of leaving the scene of a serious injury accident. His sentencing in the Fremont County Courthouse is scheduled for May 21.
An Iowa State Patrol report says James Foley, of Jacksonville, Florida, was sleeping in a tent at the 59er Motel & Campgrounds in Shenandoah on the night of July 17, 2016, when the pickup went off the driveway and struck the tent and him. Foley had been participating in a statewide biking event known as RAGBRAI.
Two officers in critical condition after shooting at Home Depot in Dallas
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DALLAS - Two police officers are seriously hurt after a shooting at a Home Depot in Texas Tuesday afternoon.
According to the Dallas Police Department, two of its officers were shot while helping a security guard who was responding to an incident in the store.
WFAA says police are still looking for 29-year-old Armando Juarez, the suspected shooter.
The two officers, a man and a woman, are still in critical condition.
Check back for updates.
DENVER, Pa. (WHTM) – Police have charged a Lancaster County man with trespassing, and possession of drugs after an incident Monday morning in Denver.
East Cocalico Officers arrested Hunter D. Fox after being called to an apartment building on the 300 block of Main Street for reports of trespassing. Officers made contact with Fox who was not on the apartment lease, and did not have a right to be at the property.
Fox was taken into custody and a small amount of methamphetamine, heroin, and various drug paraphernalia was located on his person. Fox is in Lancaster County Prison after failing to post $5,000 bail.
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Thomas is currently dealing with back tightness, Charles Trainor Jr. of the Miami Herald reports.
Thomas missed Monday's practice session due to the discomfort, but fortunately it doesn't sound like something that'll keep him out long. His status still appears to be in question for Thursday's preseason game against the Ravens, though, as the Dolphins only figure to play Thomas if he's fully recovered.
BEIRUT (AP) — An international watchdog says a local group working to uncover mass graves in Syria's northeastern provinces until recently controlled by Islamic State militants needs international support.
Human Rights Watch says help is needed to preserve evidence of possible crimes and identify remains found there.
The New York-based watchdog says thousands of bodies — both of civilians and extremists — remain to be recovered in an unknown number of mass graves in the city of Raqqa and nearby areas.
According to HRW, the Raqqa Civil Council is "struggling to cope with the logistical challenges of collecting and organizing information" on the bodies recovered and providing it to families searching for missing or dead relatives.
It says identifying missing people and preserving evidence for possible prosecutions is critical for Syria's future.
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Lisbon's growing popularity with foreigners is compelling the Portuguese government to adapt a military airport for commercial flights.
The government says it plans to modify the little-used Montijo air base on the south side of the River Tagus because the capital's sole international airport is nearing its capacity of 22 million passengers a year.
The number of visitors to Lisbon grew by more than 8 percent last year, after a 5 percent increase in 2015.
Officials said Wednesday they hope the new airport will be operational by 2022. The modification work, which requires approval from environmental authorities, is expected to cost up to 400 million euros ($422 million).
Passengers arriving in Montijo will travel 13 kilometers (8 miles) by ferry or 32 kilometers (20 miles) by road into Lisbon.
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Tyshawn Jett, the 15-year-old Steubenville resident shot to death on a city street last week, may have been the victim of a rivalry between two gangs, Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney Jane Hanlin said last week. Two men, one 20 years old and the other 21, have been arrested in connection with the shooting.
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Specialist insurance market Lloyd’s of London will host Lloyd’s Day Texas to welcome Chairman Bruce Carnegie-Brown to the United States. The event will be held in Dallas on Oct. 4, 2017, and in Houston on Oct. 5, 2017. Those interested may attend one or both events.
Attendees will have the opportunity to network with those in Lloyd’s market and the local insurance industry and meet with Lloyd’s senior personnel. Each event will begin with an educational session, followed by “Meet the Market” in the evening, where the famous Lloyd’s underwriting room will be recreated by syndicate underwriters in the market.
Lloyd’s Day Texas is open to all participants in the insurance industry.
Registration is available online, and should be completed by Aug. 25, 2017.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Midday Daily 3' game
DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Midday Daily 3" game were:
2-0-8
(two, zero, eight)
Nicole Scherzinger is a girl on the go!
The “Right There” pop superstar was spotted out and about over the weekend, heading to a car wash on Friday (December 8) and doing some shopping on Saturday (December 9) in Los Angeles.
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The Pussycat Dolls singer shopped for antiques with a friend after dropping her car off at the car wash. Nicole wore a sheer Adidas jersey with Adidas track pants and purple heels while heading out around town.
The next day, she was spotted chatting on the phone while shopping for home goods at CB2 in West Hollywood, Calif.
Services were called to a collision involving one car just after 9am this morning.
Firefighters from Bletchley and Great Holm stations were called to a collision at the junction of Buckland Drive and Marlborough Street, Netherfield.
No-one was trapped, but a man was injured and left in the care of South Central Ambulance Service.
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Two people were injured at a mobile home park in Egg Harbor Township Friday night. Police say 45 year old Shawn Delgado stabbed 45 year old Stacy Ward multiple times in chest during an argument. Also injured in the attack was a man who tried to intervene. Delgado has been jailed on $200,000 cash bail.
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Some important events have happened in bowling alleys for Josh Novak.
For example, his met his wife Laura while playing in a mixed league in Mason City. That was a life-changer.
But so too was a recent event, when the couple found out Bowlaway Lanes was for sale at a bowling tournament.
The alley, one that had been for sale for several years, finally found a buyer.
“We found out it was for sale on a Saturday, that Monday we met with Maxine and Dale [Skoda] and within two weeks we had a price negotiated, it all went pretty smoothly,” said Josh Novak.
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It appears Russia wants to recreate an empire and our current GOP administration wants to give Russia the USA as a gift.
It’s Stassi Schroeder’s “f–king birthday,” Vanderpump Rules fans, and we all know what that means: It’s time for a trip!
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The case of a husband accused of murdering his wife at their Euclid home has been bound over to Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court.
Carlos Gonzalez-Manjarrez, 44, was formally charged Jan. 18 in the stabbing death of 58-year-old Lori Gonzalez.
Euclid police on Jan. 16 found the woman dead at her home at 416 E. 222nd St. at 11:44 a.m.
According to the 911 call, Gonzalez-Manjarrez called dispatchers and said he had just killed his wife with a knife.
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When the dispatcher asks him what happened, he tells her, “We’ve been going through a lot lately.”
Euclid Municipal Court Judge Patrick Gallagher previously set bond for Gonzalez-Manjarrez at $1 million.
The case had been set for a preliminary hearing in Municipal Court Feb. 1, which was waived.
Gonzalez-Manjarrez did not yet have an attorney on record.
Remember when Facebook first started and you and your friends took the time to obnoxiously poke each other back and forth (and if you're too young to know what I'm taking about, think of it as a less entertaining Snapchat streak that no one actually cared about...)
While Facebook's infamous poke feature never really left, there are now new ways that you can get the attention of your friends and strangers through the social media app, including things like wink, wave, hug, or high-five
On the markets at midafternoon (ET):
In Toronto, the S&P/TSX composite index was up 96.80 points to 16,019.41.
The Dow Jones industrial average was up 330.65 points to 24,692.10.
The Standard & Poor’s 500 index was up 37.52 points to 2,727.38.
The Nasdaq composite index was up 69.59 points to 7,466.18.
The Canadian dollar was trading at 77.79 cents US, up from Tuesday’s average value of 76.80 cents US.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE — Six people were injured in a crash Saturday off of Pioneer Trail.
Lake Valley Fire Protection District crews responded to the two-vehicle crash in South Lake Tahoe. Officials did not provide further details about the crash, but photographs of the scene show the two cars with severe front-end damage.
Two of the injured were flown to hospitals. The four other crash victims were taken to local hospitals.
Stay with FOX 40 News for more updates on this crash.
MILLBRAE — A couple visiting from out of state was robbed at gunpoint outside the Millbrae Pancake House on Friday, according to the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office.
The robbery occurred about 1:20 p.m. in the parking lot of the eatery at 1301 El Camino Real.
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Two suspects approached the victims and stole their property at gunpoint, according to the sheriff’s office.
Descriptions of the suspects, who covered their faces during the robbery, were not available. They were last seen getting into a dark-colored sedan and traveling north on Broadway.
The victims were not injured.
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FALLS TOWNSHIP, Pa. (CBS) – Police in Falls Township are searching for a man who they say attempted to steal a vehicle with a child in the backseat at a gas station on Wednesday.
It happened around 10:20 a.m. at the Sunoco located in the 8000 block of New Falls Road.
Police say the owner of the car was pumping gas when a man in his early 20s entered the vehicle and started to drive forward before exiting and fleeing on foot. Police say there was a young child in a car seat in the rear of the vehicle at the time of the incident.
Authorities have released this picture of the alleged suspect.
Anyone with any information is asked to call police at (215) 949-9100.
AMSTERDAM, April 12 Dutch drinks bottler Refresco said on Wednesday it had rejected a 1.4 billion euro ($1.48 billion) takeover offer from French private equity investor PAI Partners after its board concluded the offer was inadequate.
"Refresco has informed PAI that the proposed terms and conditions did not merit any further investigation and have accordingly rejected the proposal," the company said.
Its shares were up 10 percent to 16.68 euros as of 1028 GMT, which valued the company at around 1.35 billion euros, shortly after Refresco issued its statement.
At Tuesday's close, Refresco was valued at 1.21 billion euros.
The company employs some 5,500 people and has production facilities in the Benelux countries, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Britain and the United States.
In 2016, it reported a net profit of 81.5 million euros on revenue of 2.1 billion euros.
($1 = 0.9432 euros) (Reporting by Thomas Escritt; editing by Jason Neely)
Bengaluru: Jailed AIADMK leader V K Sasikala has applied for a 15-day parole to attend her husband M Natarajan’s funeral and it is under consideration, prison sources said here today. The 74-year old Natarajan died at a hospital in Chennai early this morning. “Sasikala has applied for parole for 15 days and it is under consideration,” the sources told PTI.
Natarajan was admitted to the hospital on Saturday with severe chest infection and was put on a ventilator. He had undergone a kidney transplant last year.
The body was kept at his Besant Nagar residence in Chennai for people to pay homage. Sources close to Natarajan’s family said his body will be taken to his native village in Thanjavur district in Tamil Nadu for the final rites. Sasikala is serving a four-year prison term in the Rs 66.6-crore disproportionate assets case at the Parappana Agrahara jail here.
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Megyn Kelly TODAY welcomes royal expert Victoria Arbiter to comment on the still unnamed third baby of Duchess Kate and Prince William. Arbiter thinks the baby could have a name within the next day: “My guess from the beginning has been Arthur.”
Movie star, former Governor, and motivational muscle man Arnold Schwarzenegger is back in Melbourne for his annual fitness challenge.
LANCASTER COUNTY, SC (WHDH) – Three correctional officers were injured in an incident at a South Carolina prison, Sunday afternoon.
Officials say one officer was stabbed, but none of the injuries were life threatening.
It’s unclear what the disturbance was, or how many officers and inmates were involved.
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The German producer Wolfgang Voigt took 17 years off of Gas, the ambient project. Voigt released four albums under that name, ending in 2000, and then he didn’t make any music as Gas until last year’s Narkopop. But now it appears that Voigt is fully committed to Gas.
Later this spring, Voigt will release a new Gas album called Rausch. (The title is German for “intoxication.”) The album will include seven untitled tracks, and in its vinyl incarnation, it’ll be spread over two LPs. Below, watch a trailer for the album, which includes a couple of minutes of haunted, ominous drones.
Rausch is out 5/18 on Kompakt. Voigt will play some shows in the US this month.
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Kentucky will play in the Bahamas for the first time since 2014 during an eight-day August trip featuring four games against professional teams.
The Wildcats will arrive Aug. 6 at Atlantis on Paradise Island to train before facing the Bahamas’ national team and San Lorenzo de Almagra on Aug. 8-9 respectively. They will also play Mega Bemax and Team Toronto on Aug. 11-12. It will mark their first preseason foreign trip since going 5-1 in the islands before winning their first 38 games and reaching the Final Four.
Kentucky coach John Calipari is trying to fill his roster but said in a release Tuesday that taking another young squad to practice and play pro teams in the Bahamas “will give our guys an early idea of how hard this is going to be.”
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Van City Pride 2017: A rainbow of characters by MK Scott - SGN Contributing Writer
It had been 5 years since I had visited our neighbors up north in Vancouver, BC for Pride and this time I wanted to bring my fiance', Brian for the parade. Even though there were no Justin (Trudeau) sightings, the mood of this parade was still miles from any Pride you would see in the US of A. Van City Pride is still way less corporate and it even had some Seattle-based companies marching like Starbucks, Microsoft, Amazon, and Nordstrom. The parade is all about community and support from the government. It was also nice to see Seattle's Rainbow City Band marching and also Van City's legendary queen Joan-E as announcer.
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Frank Lampard paid tribute to the "greatest defender in Premier League history" following news that John Terry will leave Chelsea at the end of the season.
The 36-year-old will end a 22-year association with Chelsea when his contract expires, having won 14 major honours at Stamford Bridge since making his first-team debut in 1998.
Most of that silverware was won alongside his "great friend" Lampard, who did not understate Terry's contribution to the club.
The former England midfielder said on his Instagram page: "The last man standing of an incredible era for @chelseafc.
"What a pleasure to play with the greatest defender in the @premierleague history. In fact, I'd put him up with any defender in world football of any era. He led the club both on and off the pitch from the moment he made his debut.
AIDS Saskatoon executive director Jason Mercredi said universal testing for HIV could help erase the stigma surrounding the disease. Those who work on the front lines of Saskatoon's fight against HIV and AIDS say they would welcome universal testing for the disease, but more supports need to be in place first.
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Chicago-based rap crew Rapperchicks brought 2016 to an end with style and flow during a packed masquerade party at The Mill. Emcees Psalm One and Angelenah were backed up by Iowa City’s DJ Johnny Sixx, who spun a set of his own to get the party started and kept the dance party happening after midnight.
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The Nigerian Army says it has recovered one AK47 assault rifle and uniforms belonging to DSP Mohammed Alkali and his police orderly allegedly beheaded by cultists.
The policemen were killed by suspected cultist at Omoku, Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers during the December the 10th re-run legislative elections.
Maj.-Gen. Kasimu Abdulkarim, the General Officer Commanding (GOC), 6 Division, Port Harcourt, disclosed this to newsmen in Port Harcourt on Sunday.
He said that troops from the Division recovered the items during a raid on four militant camps and cultist’s hideouts in Ujju community near Omoku.
Different types of arms and ammunition stashed away by bandits were found in the area.
Nigerian Army recovers AK47 assault riffle, others belonging to slain DSP Alkali
Mexico President Peña Nieto rejects U.S. decision to build wall
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Wisconsin Ducks Tribe’s Claims Over Rival Casino
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 7:50 PM EST) -- A Wisconsin federal judge on Friday nixed claims brought against the state by the Stockbridge-Munsee Community in its challenge to the Ho-Chunk Nation’s casino expansion project, ruling that claims the state violated its gaming compact with Stockbridge-Munsee came too late.
In October, U.S. District Judge James D. Peterson tossed claims against the Ho-Chunk Nation over the expansion of its Ho-Chunk Gaming Wittenberg casino because they were brought after a six-year statute of limitations had expired. However, the judge gave the parties more time to brief whether...
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Calvin Veasley, who hails from Dayton, Ohio, is a writer, rapper, producer, poet and author who you may know as Impact the Truth Teller. He has a lifetime experience as a writer and can create hit songs without hesitation.
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Since groundhogs are not common here in Southwest Georgia, Chehaw Park uses meerkats.
Park goers gathered around to see if Asante the meerkat would see his shadow- and run to shelter.
Friday morning, Asante was released with his other meerkats, and jumped up to his mound, and did not see his shadow. That means spring is coming!
"So when we let them out first thing, Asante ran right up to the top of that meerkat mound, looked out and did not see his shadow, which means we are going to have some springtime coming," said Director of Education Jackie Entz.
Chehaw experts say Asante is correct 70% of the time.
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MUMBAI: King of Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan has said that no one can dare misbehave with any woman in his presence.
Khan said this while talking to reporters. He said that when he is making film or working in films, the teams are clear towards the women attitude.
Shah Rukh believed that we have to realize that women are the important part of world and by disrespecting them are actually we disrespecting the whole humanity so the point is we have to play our role in giving the rightful place to women in the society.
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April 28 Guangzhou Kingteller Technology Co Ltd :
* Sees net profit for H1 2017 to decrease by 30 percent to 70 percent, or to be 17.0 million yuan to 39.6 million yuan, compared to net profit of the same period in 2016 (56.5 million yuan)
* Comments that decreased sales is the main reason for the forecast
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Optimism is more than just being cheerful -- it is an attitude that the best possible outcome will occur in any given situation. Researchers look at the role of optimism in our personal health, well being and relationships -- and in how our society functions.
Guests: Michael F. Scheier, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology, Carnegie Mellon University
Rebecca Kane, Visit Coordinator in the Admissions Office at Thomas College. She is a Waterville native.
Rev. Kenneth Lewis, senior pastor of the Green Memorial AME Zion Church in Portland
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) – A Virginia man returned home from a trip and found that his apartment had been broken into – and cleaned.
Arlington County Police say in a crime report that shortly after 12 a.m. Monday, a man returned to his Arlington apartment after a trip. He called police when he noticed that his apartment appeared to have been cleaned and some items had been moved around. Nothing was missing.
WRC-TV reports the man told police he doesn’t employ a maid. Police say the mystery cleaner unlawfully entered the apartment.
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A west Belfast priest has said it would be hypocritical for a practising Catholic who supports abortion to expect the church to marry them. Father Patrick McCafferty says it is right that the Catholi…
Most beautiful girl in Nigeria 2014 Iheoma Nnadi is pictured below enjoying the holiday with her fiance Emenike and footballer Onazi and wife.
Iheoma Nnadi and Super Eagles, Fenerbache striker, Emmanuel Emenike got engaged in September, 2016 and have been rumoured to be pregnant and expecting their first child together.
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Lovely views of Katama Bay and beyond are realized from this three-acre parcel abutting conservation. Offering deeded access to the sandy shores and quiet waters of the bay, perfect for beaching, boating, and shellfishing. Your “Chappy place” awaits!
TORONTO — A ”Back to the Future” reunion is set for this year’s Fan Expo Canada.
Organizers say previously announced guest Michael J. Fox will now be joined by fellow “Back to the Future” stars Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson and Tom Wilson.
Edmonton-born Fox starred in the “Back to the Future” franchise as time-travelling teen Marty McFly.
Fan Expo Canada will run Aug. 30 to Sept. 2 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.
Other guests expected include Canadian actors Evangeline Lilly and William Shatner, and American stars Jeff Goldblum and Jason Momoa.
Also in the lineup is “Deuce Bigalow” actor Rob Schneider as well as Billy Dee Williams and Peter Mayhew of “Star Wars” and several cast members from “The Princess Bride.”
Winning numbers drawn in 'Daily Pick 3' game
MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Wisconsin Lottery's "Daily Pick 3" game were:
0-3-8
(zero, three, eight)
¶ Maximum prize: $500
James Comey’s “A Higher Loyalty” had a very big opening week.
Flatiron Books announced Tuesday that sales topped 600,000 copies, a number that includes print, audio and e-books. The former FBI director’s memoir has been one of the year’s most anticipated releases. It includes his accounts of investigating Hillary Clinton’s emails and of his awkward encounters with President Donald Trump.
Comey, fired by Trump a year ago, has likened the president to a crime boss who values personal loyalty over service to the country. Published April 17, “A Higher Loyalty” is the hottest political book since Michael Wolff’s million-selling “Fire and Fury,” which came out in January.
Both books were published by imprints of Macmillan.
Local MLA Philip McGuigan has pledged his support to a review of funding for Community Pharmacies.
The North Antrim Sinn Fein representative was speaking after attending an event in Stormont were the issue was discussed.
“Community Pharmacies provide an invaluable service across this constituency and indeed across the north and it is imperative that a resolution to their funding crisis is found,” Mr McGuigan said.
He added: “If you take North Antrim as an example, pharmacies in some of the smaller rural towns and villages are the only point of contact to a medical practitioner.
“This service is vital and would leave a large gap if not there.”
Gerard Greene, Chief Executive of Community Pharmacy NI, the organisation which represents local pharmacies, said: “There is a real threat that the continued under funding by the Department of Health will result in pharmacies closing.
“We are now in a dire situation and one which we are not prepared to sit back and accept.”
Firearms officers working in London will be given head-mounted cameras to boost transparency, more than three years after the plans were first mooted.
The Metropolitan Police said officers working for armed response units will have the devices attached to baseball caps and ballistic helmets.
Cameras have already been given to 17,500 officers in the country's largest police force, with the latest tranche seeing 1,000 members of Firearms Command getting the devices.
The plans for head-mounted cameras for firearms officers were first suggested by previous Met commissioner Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe in 2014 in the wake of the death of 29-year-old Mark Duggan.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Country music journalist, publicist and songwriter Hazel Smith has died. She was 83.
Her granddaughter Tara Bruchas said she died at a Nashville hospital on Sunday.
Smith is credited with coining the term "outlaw country" in the 1970s. She worked as a publicist for Kinky Friedman and worked out of Tompall Glaser's studio with artists like Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson. And it was there she came up with the movement's moniker for artists who were bucking Music Row trends.
She wrote a regular popular column for "Country Music" magazine, as well as writing for other outlets, and had songs recorded by Tammy Wynette and Dr. Hook. She also worked with Ricky Skaggs and Sharon White and was the host of a CMT series "Southern Fried Flicks."
SEDGWICK COUNTY, Kan. (KSNW) – UPDATE: Power was restored to the zoo sooner than expected.
According to an official with the zoo, the outage was believed to be caused by a blown transformer.
Power will be cut again once the zoo closes tonight for repairs.
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The Sedgwick County Zoo is currently without power.
According to a tweet from the zoo, all animals are off exhibit until the power is restored. Power is expected back within two to three hours.
It is unclear what caused the power outage.
The Zoo is without power and animals are off exhibit until it is restored. We expect to be back up in 2-3 hours and we’ll post updates here for you. — Sedgwick County Zoo (@SedgwickCoZoo) February 3, 2018
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Wondering which of your Instagram posts scored the most likes this year? There’s an app for that, and it generates a handy grid of your nine top posts, which you can happily publish on your profile for all your followers to enjoy.
Simply visit 2017bestnine.com on your phone, enter your Instagram handle on that page, and voilà! The site will generate an image featuring your most liked posts, and even display the total number of likes from all your pictures and video from the year. Here’s ours from @thenextweb:
If you’d like to share the grid on your profile, you’ll want to click the ‘Photo only version’ link, so you can download and publish it from your phone.
It’s worth noting that this won’t work if your account is set to private – but that’s easily fixed by simply switching your profile to ‘Public’ for a quick minute, grabbing your Best Nine grid, and switching back to private when you’re done. Easy peasy, no?
Three Missouri teens — including 17-year-olds Jared Pinkley, left, and Nathan Meurer, right — were arrested after Wentzville police say they lured a man into woods and robbed him, hoping to make him confess to raping one of the teens. Wentzville Police Department
Cars driving on an icy road should always take more precautions when driving.
It can be much easier to slip off the road when the brakes have no traction.
A recent video shows the moment that numerous cars fail to do this and end up all skidding out of control.
Luckily the slow speed seems to have prevented any serious damage.
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NEW water fountains will be installed along a seafront.
The five new fountains will be spread along Southsea beach between Mozzarella Joes, on Clarence Esplanade, and Eastney swimming baths.
The project will cost £39,000 and is being paid for by Portsmouth City Council’s public health reserve. The council’s previous Conservative administration agreed to allocate the funds for the new fountains.
It is hoped they will encourage cycling and walking along the seafront as well as help keep people safe with free water in hot weather.
Refilling water bottles will also help reduce the need for single-use plastics.
Councillor Luke Stubb said: ‘The fountains will encourage even more usage of the seafront and I am glad this initiative was something the Conservatives were able to put through before May.’
Fellow councillor Linda Symes added: ‘There is widespread concern over single-use plastics and their impact on the environment.’
The Conversation's Michelle Grattan joins RN Breakfast from our Parliament House studio to discuss the latest developments in federal politics.
Kinder Morgan Canada invites aboriginal investment as pipeline faces block
CALGARY, Alberta, June 14 Kinder Morgan Canada Ltd welcomes investment from the country's aboriginals so that they have a stake in its Trans Mountain pipeline expansion, its head said on Wednesday, as the company braces for major obstacles for the project.
A former Labor senator has jumped ship to the Liberals after nearly four decades in the ALP.
"Labor was not offering me a lot of comfort," Joe Bullock told the ABC on Thursday after his decision, but added he has no intention of running for parliament again.
Mr Bullock quit the Senate in 2016 over Labor's support for same-sex marriage. He told the ABC he felt "isolated and lonely" within the Labor ranks.
Wishing his former colleague well, Labor frontbencher Brendan O'Connor said Mr Bullock had perhaps been on "a long journey" towards the Liberal party.
"He's always been quite conservative in many respects and maybe he's now found his natural home," Mr O'Connor told reporters in Canberra.
Coalition backbencher Luke Howarth offered a wary welcome to Mr Bullock's move to join the Liberal party fold.
"If he's seen the light and woken up to himself, good on him," Mr Howarth said.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The latest big name artist to perform at Bridgestone Arena had members of a local religious organization speaking out.
The group "Proclaiming Justice to the Nations" held a protest before the Roger Waters concert Sunday evening.
Waters was one of the driving forces behind Pink Floyd, but group members said he’s anti-Semitic and not welcome in Nashville.
They claimed he has been known for his anti-Israel views.
Members of the group said Waters has been spreading a dangerous message in his concerts.
"So while Roger Waters spews his venomous hatred everywhere, he goes to all the crowds at all of his concerts and accuses Israel of being an apartheid state,” said Laurie Cardoza-Moore. “We're witnessing a 45 percent increase in anti-Semitic incidents around the country."
There have been similar protests outside Waters' concerts in other cities across the country, as well.
Wyoming's wild animals are facing more struggles than normal this winter due to heavy snowfall, strong winds and harsh temperatures, particularly in the west region of the state. The Casper Star-Tribune reports that Brian Nesvik with the Wyoming Game and Fish Department says fawn survival in the Jackson area will be lower than in recent years.
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San Luis Obispo High School graduate Adelle Archer, 27, founded a business that turned ashes into diamonds. She was named one of Inc.'s "30 Under 30" for 2018. Courtesy photo
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democratic Senator Ron Wyden on Monday sent a letter to Facebook Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg asking for answers to questions regarding the social media company's policies for sharing user data with third parties.
Wyden, an influential senator on technology issues, asked the company how many times during the past ten years Facebook is aware of third parties collecting or processing data in violation of the company's platform policies, among several other questions.
The letter came after reports this weekend that Cambridge Analytica, a political consultancy that worked on President Donald Trump’s campaign, gained inappropriate access to data on 50 million Facebook use.
Wyden requested a response to his questions by April 13.
(Reporting by Dustin Volz; Editing by Nick Zieminski)
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Over the weekend, Queens Of The Stone Age leader Josh Homme kicked photographer Chelsea Lauren in the face during the KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas event in Los Angeles. Footage of the brutal incident surfaced, causing a massive uproar both within their fanbase and in the music world as a whole. The incident saw Homme deliver a social media apology that struck many as half-hearted and hollow, causing even a further backlash against the band. Lauren had to receive medical attention and told Variety that she was considering legal action.
Late last night, Homme again took to social media, this time delivering a video message to both Lauren and his fans. In the clip, Homme takes a more serious and reflective tone than his previous apology. He describes the event without making excuses this time, saying that “I want to be a good man, but last night I definitely failed at that.” He goes on to say that he doesn’t want to be a person that his family or bandmates are embarrassed by.
(WTNH)–A couple of 3-1 teams will take the field in our Game of the Week this week.
Maloney faces off against E.O. Smith at Falcon Field in Meriden. The Panthers feature one of the best players in the state in Rondell Bothroyd. He’s headed to Temple next season. Spartans head coach Kevin Frederick has his team ready for a tough challenge.
He took over the program four years ago, and it’s been a steady climb in the right direction so far, from 1-8 when he took over to a playoff contender this season.
Check out our Game of the Week live streaming above!
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Lightcliffe made it four wins in a row with a comfortable 85-run success away to Woodlands in the Bradford League yesterday.
The Wakefield Road men, victorious at home to Cleckheaton on Saturday, have climbed to fifth in the Premier after losing their opening two games.
Their top five batsmen produced a solid effort, led by Alex Stead (40), Baxter (43) and Suleman Khan (47), to help post a score of 224-9.
Spinners Daanyaal Ahmed, Suleman Khan and Chris Greenwood each took two wickets when Woodlands replied. The hosts, beaten only once previously this season, slumped to 78-7 before trying to rally.
However, Yassar Abbas returned to end the resistance and complete a 4-32 haul.
Should it fetch its asking price, Moon would nearly double her investment. She bought the home in 2014 for $3.54 million, records show.
District 29 Administrator Jamye Royal throws out one of the first pitches as part of the Beeville Little League opening ceremonies Saturday. Kevin J. Keller has been the sports editor at the Beeville Bee-Picayune since 2014.
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After nearly 30 years in the West End, Victory Lady Fitness Center is closing its doors in June.
"We have had an awesome run for almost 30 years," Victory Lady President Wendy Campbell wrote in a letter on the gym's website. "We have made many friends and enjoyed great fitness together. Thank you for so many wonderful memories. Change isn’t always easy and I can’t imagine my life not seeing everyone each week."
Victory Lady Fitness is located at 9669 W. Broad St.
The gym closed its Chesterfield location in November after 27 years.
In both closures, Campbell cited an increase in rent as to why the gyms were closing.
"Victory Lady’s lease is due for renewal and the rent renewal has become very expensive," she wrote. "The growth on West Broad Street has made it difficult to find affordable rent for an all ladies club that keeps fitness affordable for the women of Richmond."
The West End location will close on June 29.
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Located just 20 minutes from the state lines of Texas and Kansas, the Oklahoma Panhandle community of Guymon faces competition from all sides when it comes to hiring teachers. The majority nonwhite school district also has a large number of non-English-speaking students, which Superintendent Doug Melton says adds to the challenge of attracting teachers.
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Toni Street on Republican calling pregnant women 'hosts' - 'This was never going to go down well'
The Seven Sharp presenter said there were no surprises when the US Republican became public enemy number one for his comments.
Baku. 25 January. REPORT.AZ/ Price of March futures for the North Sea petroleum mix of mark Brent crude increased by 1,5% and exceeded $ 71,01/barrel.
Report informs citing the data released by the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE).
Last time Brent crude hit $ 71/barrel on December 3, 2014.
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WASHINGTON, Dec 11 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin on Monday announced cash management measures to avoid a U.S. default.
In a letter to House of Representatives Speaker Paul Ryan, Mnuchin said that the Treasury would no longer be able to fully invest in two retirement funds for federal workers.
They are the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund and the Postal Service Retiree Health Benefits Fund, according to the letter. All the funds would be made whole once the debt limit is increased, Mnuchin said. (Reporting by Lindsay Dunsmuir Editing by Sandra Maler)
PERTH (miningweekly.com) – Gold developer Vango Mining has raised A$5.1-million through a share placement to sophisticated and professional investors.
The company on Wednesday said that some 28.3-million shares will be placed at a price of 18c a share, with the funds raised going towards exploration and development of the Plutonic Dome gold project, in Western Australia.
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Options were also offered on the basis of one free attaching option for every two new shares subscribed for, exercisable at 27c each and with an expiry date of two years.
The new shares will be issued under the company’s existing placement capacity, and will not require shareholder approval.
SOFIA, March 29 Bulgaria's anti-monopoly commission said on Wednesday it had not proved price fixing between six fuel retailers after an investigation.
In October, the commission accused Lukoil Bulgaria, part of LUKOIL, Shell Bulgaria, part of Royal Dutch Shell , OMV, Eko Bulgaria, unit of Hellenic Petroleum, Petrol and Nis Petrol, controlled by Russia's Gazprom Neft of collaborating to fix retail prices of diesel and gasoline.
All the companies denied wrongdoing.
"No sufficient evidence has been found in the proceedings," the commission said in a statement on Wednesday.
The commission, however, imposed measures on the retailers, obliging them to stop any exchange of information among themselves and guarantee within one month that they would fire staff that did not adhere to confidentiality requirements.
(Reporting by Angel Krasimirov; editing by Radu Marinas and Susan Thomas)
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Envirostar Inc:
* ENVIROSTAR INC TO ACQUIRE AADVANTAGE LAUNDRY SYSTEMS
* ENVIROSTAR INC - DEAL FOR ‍FOR A COMBINED $17 MILLION TO BE PAID IN 50 PCT CASH AND 50 PCT EVI COMMON STOCK​
* ENVIROSTAR INC - EXPECTS ADDITION OF AADVANTAGE TO BE ACCRETIVE TO ITS CURRENT FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2018 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
IOWA CITY, Iowa — Iowa forward Tyler Cook will withdraw his name from NBA Draft consideration and return to the Hawkeyes for his junior season.
Cook announced his decision on Wednesday, which means the Hawkeyes are getting their best player back after a trying 2017-18 season.
Cook averaged team highs of 15.3 points and 6.8 rebounds a game for Iowa, which finished 14-19. But the return of Cook and fellow junior Isaiah Moss — who also withdrew from NBA Draft consideration — should put the Hawkeyes in position to improve next winter.
Iowa will also bring in prized recruit Joe Wieskamp, perhaps the only recruit more highly touted than Cook in coach Fran McCaffery's eight seasons with the Hawkeyes.
Today we’ve got the first solid information on the Google Pixel 3 and 3 XL, a couple of Google AR stories, and a handful of new phones coming to Google’s Project Fi carrier.
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The state is working with community leaders trying to find ways to curb the infant mortality crisis. A new report shows that 1,024 babies died before their first birthday last year. That’s a 1.9% increase from the previous year.
Though the number of infant deaths are sobering, the state is pointing to efforts that seem to be working. Sandy Oxley, with the state’s health department, notes a 22% decrease in sleep-related deaths after a safe sleeping campaign.
“Certainly any babies dying are too many so we won’t let up with that effort but really double down on where we have been able to achieve although it’s modest, a little bit of success.”
The state continues to have a big racial gap with the mortality rate.
The report shows the rate for white infants was 5.8 for every 1,000 live births. For black infants that number jumps up to 15.2.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Once a month KCPD Chief Darryl Forte joins the FOX 4 Morning Show to chat about issues around the area.
Wednesday, Feb. 15, Chief Forte discussed how he is partnering with the community to help reduce the crime rate.
"So many people doing so many things out there," Chief Forte said. "So I want to bring those people together."
Chief Forte says he's targeting neighborhood leaders who best know their specific community to generate ways to help reduce the crime rate.
USD/CHF: Swiss Consumer Price Index Remained Flat In January
For the 24 hours to 23:00 GMT, the USD slightly rose against the CHF and closed at 1.0060.
On the macro front, Switzerland’s consumer price index (CPI) surprisingly remained flat on a monthly basis in January, while market participants anticipated for a fall of 0.1%. In the prior month, the CPI had recorded a drop of 0.1%.
In the Asian session, at GMT0400, the pair is trading at 1.0057, with the USD trading a tad lower against the CHF from yesterday’s close.
The pair is expected to find support at 1.0028, and a fall through could take it to the next support level of 0.9999. The pair is expected to find its first resistance at 1.0085, and a rise through could take it to the next resistance level of 1.0113.
The currency pair is showing convergence with its 20 Hr moving average and trading above its 50 Hr moving average.
Montreal police have located the body of 57-year-old Eleanor Stubley, who had been missing since Aug. 7.
Police said foul play is not suspected in her death.
A music professor at McGill University and associate dean of graduate studies at the Schulich School of Music, Stubley was on a six-month sabbatical that started July 1.
​Stubley was last seen in the Southwest borough in her adapted 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan.
Stéphane Lemelin, the chair of the department of performance at the Schulich School of Music, told CBC on Sunday that he'd known Stubley for three years.
Lemelin said members of the leadership team at McGill had been in touch with Stubley's family after she was reported missing.
"We are all trying to support one another and help to any extent we can," he said.
According to her McGill biography, she had worked with numerous Canadian and international ensembles, including the Massey Singers, Elektra, Laapula, the Bach Festival Orchestra, and members of the Canadian Opera Company.
Kevin Hart called in to the Quincy Harris Show with K. Foxx to talk about his Eagles. K. Foxx asked him if Tiffany Haddish ever paid him back the $300 he gave her years ago. While he has nothing but love and admiration for Tiffany, he does want his money back from Quincy!
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Stunning remodel beginning in 2015. Enter the double Mahogany front doors to gorgeous chiseled edge Travertine floors throughout first-floor area. Climate controlled wine room added with custom doors and custom on-site built wine bins and corking table with accent lighting. All baths in the home have been remodeled with beautiful tile(s) and stone. Walls have been pushed back between kitchen and den allowing ease of entertainment and beautiful open plan. The backyard too has been totally redesigned with gorgeous pool and hot tub, custom fence, abundant trees and accent landscaping along with pitched A-Frame roof over outside summer kitchen, entertaining area and stone fireplace. The second floor has a large open space at the landing which is the casual living space for the family central to all the bedrooms. On the third floor/ flex room, you again have a large open space with full bath. Perfect for a bedroom/media room/work out room, you name it. Carve your own space!
On February 13, 2017, at 7:45 AM, the Enterprise Police Department responded to a robbery at the Circle K, 1315 E. Park Avenue Enterprise, AL. The robbery victim reported that while she was in the store making a purchase, the suspect was observed inside her vehicle.
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Some people argue that soybean oil is the best feedstock for biodiesel. The truth, however, is that there is no “best.” Instead, skilled producers can make high-quality biodiesel from a variety of feedstocks.
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The Broomfield Public Art Committee is inviting the public to meet Annette Coleman, the artist who created the new mosaic called Water Dreams in the new Health and Human Services Building. Coleman was born in Denver and lives in Littleton where she has a hugely-successful fine art career.
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KVRR NFL Pick ‘Em: UND Men’s Basketball Coach Brian Jones Makes his Picks
Watch Brian Jones MAKE HIS PICKS FOR THE KVRR NFL PICK 'EM CHALLENGE
GRAND FORKS, N.D. — All season, KVRR is doing an NFL Pick ‘Em challenge.
Each week, there will be a guest picker to compete against the KVRR Sports staff and everyone signed up to play.
This week’s guest picker is UND men’s basketball coach Brian Jones.
April 5 Arconic Inc :
* Announces cash tender offers by citigroup global markets Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC for up to $1 billion of co's outstanding debt securities
* Says cash tender offers is for up to $1 billion principal amount of arconic's outstanding debt securities
* Purchasers are offering to purchase any and all of co's 6.500% notes due 2018 and 6.750% notes due 2018
* Purchasers also offering to purchase co's 5.720% notes due 2019 up to $500 million less the amount tendered and accepted in 2018 offers Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
LONDON May 3 ITV, Britain's biggest free-to-air commercial broadcaster, said its Chief Executive Adam Crozier was stepping down after seven years in the role.
The company said Finance Director Ian Griffiths would lead the executive team until it appoints a successor, helped by chairman Peter Bazalgette, who will become executive chairman during that time.
Crozier, who has grown ITV's production operations to reduce its reliance on advertising during his time in charge, will leave on June 30, the broadcaster said on Wednesday.
(Reporting by Paul Sandle; editing by Kate Holton)
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A loud explosion was heard in the heart of Somali capital Mogadishu on Monday evening, as the country's Federal government and regional administrations agree to fight Al shabaab.
Witnesses and Police said the blast has resulted from hand grenade targeted a government security checkpoint at Ali Bolay area in Mogadishu's Waberi district by unknown assailants.
Locals reported hearing huge explosion followed by intense gunfire.
Somali security forces subsequently cordoned off the scene, and launched a manhunt for the suspects who were reported to have fled the area before the arrival of the Police.
There was no immediate reports of casualties on soldiers and civilians, as a result of the grenade attack, and no group has claimed responsibility for the bombing.
'He's a good kisser!' Scott Disick's blonde party pal, 22, opens up about what really happened in Vegas... and how he took her back to his penthouse
Far from dooming the Democratic Party, the episode barely registered at the ballot box. Democrats kept their House majority and gained Senate seats in 1984, while Studds was re-elected in his liberal Cape Cod district with 56 percent of the vote.
He won re-election five more times and was ultimately named chairman of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee before retiring in 1997. He died in 2006.
A national marine fishery was named for him in 1996, and in June, the University of Massachusetts Press published a biography, “Gerry Studds: America’s First Openly Gay Congressman,” which discussed the scandal as well as his achievements on domestic and foreign policy.
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Baku. 16 November. REPORT.AZ/ Revenues of Petkim Holding increased by 4.8-fold in 2008-2016.
Report informs, Rovnag Abdullayev, President of SOCAR (the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan Republic) said at a business dinner organized by the American Chamber of Commerce in Azerbaijan (AmCham) in Baku.
"We managed to increase the company's assets 3.7-fold, equity capital 2.6-fold. During 9 months of 2017, Petkim net profit amounted to 1.027 billion TRY ($ 266 mln), which is more by 169% than in 2016", SOCAR President said.
Notably, after privatization process completed in 2008, the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan Republic (SOCAR) became main shareholder of Petkim. Currently, SOCAR owns 51% of Petkim Holding shares. The rest of Petkim’s stakes is in circulation at Istanbul Stock Exchange. Petkim is the first and only petroleum chemical complex in Turkey and the biggest exporter of Aegean region.
April 3 Sito Mobile Ltd:
* Sito mobile adopts tax benefits preservation plan to protect tax assets
* Sito Mobile Ltd - as of Dec. 31, 2016, Sito Mobile had approximately $40 million of (gross pre-tax) federal net operating loss carryforwards or nols
* Sito Mobile Ltd- plan intended to reduce likelihood of unintended "ownership change" occurring through buying and selling of co's common stock
* Sito Mobile - co will distribute to stockholders one preferred stock purchase right for each common share held as of close of business on April 14
* Sito Mobile Ltd- preferred stock purchase rights and tax benefits preservation plan will expire no later than April 3, 2020
* Sito Mobile Ltd- issuance of preferred stock purchase rights under tax benefits preservation plan will not affect co's reported earnings per share
* Sito Mobile -plan intended to act as deterrent to anyone acquiring beneficial ownership of 4.99pct or more of co's common stock without approval of board Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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New York Comic Con is back for its 12th year in New York City and the costumed fans have come out to party.
From October 5-8, fans will flock to the Javits Center for the annual event which celebrates movies, television, pop culture, and, of course, comics.
From scary clowns to fun mashups, keep reading to see what outfits dominated the Con this year.
We'll continue to add to this story throughout the weekend.
See any awesome cosplay? Send it my way: kacuna@thisisinsider.com.
Las Vegas City Council Ward 6 candidate Michele Fiore holds her election night party in her home on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 in Las Vegas. Morgan Lieberman Las Vegas Review-Journal Las Vegas City Council Ward 6 candidate Michele Fiore and John Sheehan look towards the television during her election night party in her home on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 in Las Vegas.
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"The way he explained it, he just wanted me to be aggressive," Ingram said after the win. "He wanted me to be aggressive and get in the lane and make plays for myself and make plays for my teammates. I just tried to do the best job of pushing the pace tonight and making sure guys were happy with their shots."
Uber Say It Will Cooperate With Investigation After Pedestrian Killed In Arizona Uber says it is cooperating with an investigation into a fatal accident involving one of its self-driving vehicles over the weekend. A woman in Tempe, Arizona, was struck and killed as she was crossing a street outside of a crosswalk, according to police.
Wasilla Man Arrested on Twin DUIs at Same Accident Scene
Alaska Native News Aug 14, 2017.
A Wasilla man was arrested for dual DUIs after a Sunday evening report of a vehicle in the ditch at 7:24 pm, the trooper dispatch revealed.
Troopers say that they received a call of a vehicle in the ditch and responded to the scene. When they arrived, they contacted 40-year-old Wasilla resident Thomas Favor. He was driving a second vehicle when troopers arrived. He was found to be impaired at the time of contact.
Witnesses at the location reported that Favor was the man driving the vehicle that was in the ditch.
As a result, Favor was placed under arrest for two DUIs after the initial investigation.
After his arrest, Favor refused a chemical breath test and so, was charged with that offense as well.
PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) - A Port Canaveral harbor pilot and a sheriff's deputy teamed up to rescue two spring breakers on a personal watercraft as a Carnival Cruise ship moved toward them.
A cruise ship passenger captured the rescue on video as Brevard County Sheriff's Deputy Taner Primmer pulled the women to safety Saturday.
A Canaveral Pilots Association statement says Capt. Doug Brown spotted them while navigating the Carnival Magic out of the port and alerted Primmer. As he approached in a marine patrol boat, one woman fell off the jet ski. It flipped as she tried to get back on, sending both women into the water.
With the ship bearing down, Primmer pulled them out and steered his boat away.
Area news outlets identified them as 19-year-old Skylar Penpasuglia and 20-year-old Allison Garrett of Princeton, West Virginia.
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A proposed bond election tops the agenda for the next Board of Aldermen meeting in Laurie. The city wants to issue $1.6 million in bonds to expand their water service. The plans call for installing larger pipes, new hydrants, and eventually to construct a new well. An update on the post office is also on the agenda. The U.S. Postal Service is looking for merchant partners to serve as host location to reopen the contracted postal unit there. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday at 6:00 p.m.
Insecurity: Nigeria now ripe for state police – Zamfara Gov – Vanguard
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One person was shot near Norton Hospital on Monday night. (Source: Miles Jackson/WAVE 3 News)
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - LMPD detectives are investigating a shooting in which a man showed up at Norton Hospital with injuries.
Few details were immediately available, but LMPD spokesman Dwight Mitchell said a black man in his 30s arrived at Norton just before 9 p.m. with gunshot wounds that are not life-threatening.
WAVE 3 News reporter David Mattingly said a car riddled with bullet holes -- at least 20 on the passenger side -- was parked just outside the hospital.
Mitchell said it's not clear where the shooting took place, adding that there are no suspects in the case just yet.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A judge has dismissed the state of Tennessee's lawsuit against the federal government over the refugee resettlement program.
The Republican-led Tennessee General Assembly filed the lawsuit in March 2017, arguing the refugee program is forcing the state to spend money on additional services, including health care and education.
In his dismissal order Monday, U.S. District Judge S. Thomas Anderson said it's speculative for Tennessee to contend it might lose $7 billion annually in federal Medicaid money if it refuses to spend state money on refugee services through Medicaid.
The lawsuit didn't have the backing of state Attorney General Herbert Slatery or Republican Gov. Bill Haslam.
The Thomas More Law Center filed the lawsuit for free.
Senate Speaker Randy McNally says lawmakers are discussing appeal options with their attorneys.
Not many rising artists are lucky enough to get a guest feature from an established act…but Isaiah G. & Aaron Deux of Grown Adolescence managed to pull it off. Saba joins the duo on a joint that’s sure to get instant REPLAY action. Nothing negative to say about this track(except for possibly removing the 2016 reference). In fact this s**t is so good it’ll make listeners nod their heads in approval & say “YES.” Press play!
Netflix and Amazon are poised to become the biggest money makers for movies in the U.K. in the next four years. According to consultancy PricewaterhouseCoopers, U.K. revenue for streaming video services, which offer film and TV content, will grow by more than 30 percent to reach $1.81 billion by 2020, overtaking local cinema spending, which it estimates will reach $1.80 billion, with admissions rising from 172 million in 2016 to 179 million in 2021.
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The Sweet 16 is set following a roller coaster ride of an opening weekend in the NCAA Tournament.
Fifth-seeded West Virginia rounded out the field with a 94-71 rout of Marshall in an East Region game San Diego Sunday night. The Mountaineers will play top-seeded Villanova in the East semifinals, with second-seeded Purdue and third-seeded Texas Tech meeting in the other game.
In the Midwest, No. 1 seed Kansas will face No. 5 seed Clemson, while No. 2 seed Duke will take on No. 11 seed Syracuse. The Orange beat third-seeded Michigan State in Detroit to advance.
In the West Region, the highest-remaining seed is Michigan. The third-seeded Wolverines will face seventh-seeded Texas A&M in one semifinal, with fourth-seeded Gonzaga facing ninth-seeded Florida State in the other game.
The bracket is an even bigger mess in the South. Fifth-seeded Kentucky will face ninth-seeded Kansas State in the Sweet 16, while seventh-seeded Nevada will take on 11th-seeded Loyola-Chicago.
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The victim, whose name has not been released, is “known to police.”
Richmond RCMP are investigating a shooting after a Surrey man, 20, was found suffering from injuries Thursday night in the 7000-block of Westminster Highway.
“We believe this shooting was targeted,” said Corporal Shawn Hazell of the Richmond RCMP’s Serious Crimes Unit. “We have a number of officers investigating this matter which we believed occured near Lynas Lane sometime last night.”
He said the victim, whose name has not been released, is “known to police” and “has been less than cooperative with us thus far. Though the investigation is in the early stages, we are canvassing the area for video surveillance or any information or evidence that could assist us.”
Police ask anyone with information to contact Hazell at 604-278-1212.
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MANSEAU, Que. _ Ocean Spray Cranberries Inc. has signed a deal to buy Quebec company Atoka Cranberries Inc. from the Bieler Group.
Financial terms of the agreement were not immediately available.
In addition to acquiring the Atoka brand and processing facility, Ocean Spray says it intends to purchase the Bieler Group’s freezer and receiving facilities in the coming year.
Atoka, based in Manseau, Que., was founded in 1984 as a cranberry farming operation.
The Bieler Group is expected to retain its cranberry growing operations and become a farmer-owner of the Ocean Spray Co-operative.
Ocean Spray is a co-operative owned by more than 700 cranberry growers in the United States, Canada and Chile.
Gigi Hadid celebrated her golden birthday with a star-studded bash in Brooklyn.
The supermodel threw a party to celebrate turning 23 on April 23 at Brooklyn Heights Social Club on Monday night, a source tells E! News. Guests at the bash included Gigi's sister Bella Hadid, brother Anwar Hadid, parents Yolanda Hadid and Mohamed Hadid, as well as models Martha Hunt, Joan Smalls, Olivia Culpo, Hailey Baldwin and Suki Waterhouse.
Gigi's pal Cara Delevingne was also in attendance at the bash, as well as Tan France, Antoni Porowski and Jonathan Van Ness from one of Gigi's favorite shows, Netflix's Queer Eye.
Before arriving to her party, Gigi was spotted leaving her apartment with Bella in a gold Atelier Versace mini dress.
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KARACHI - Another victim of Baldia Town fire tragedy succumbed to his injuries during treatment at Burns Ward, Civil Hospital Karachi on Tuesday.
A 17-year-old Sajid, son of Ali Buksh was admitted to Burns Ward with critical burn injuries where he breathed his last on Tuesday.
His funeral prayers were offered at a Masjid near to his residence and later he was laid to rest at a local graveyard.
A mother, her four daughters and three sons were burnt to death in an inferno at their room located at the Malang Goth in Baldia Town as what the police and the husband of the woman, namely Gulzar Bibi claimed that Gulzar Bibi was mentally challenged who set the room on fire, resultantly, she and her seven children were burnt to death alive while remaining one Sajid who was admitted to Burns Ward later succumbed to his injuries during treatment.
CHARLESTON, Ill. (WAND) – Coles County deputies want the public’s help as they search for a wanted man.
They say an attempt to arrest Joseph Finley proved unsuccessful when he fled from the scene. Deputies went to 4861 West State Street in Charleston to make the arrest.
Deputies say the warrant is for a felony charge.
Anyone with information on Finley’s whereabouts is asked to call 911 or send a tip to Coles County Crime Stoppers here. People can also download “P3 TIPS” on mobile phone to submit a tip.
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Reynolds takes 'first step' in children's mental health plan
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds issued an order to begin establishing a children's mental health service system in the coming years.
Reynolds signed an executive order Monday creating a state board, calling it a "first step." The board will submit recommendations on how Iowa can better serve children in the state's "inadequate" mental health system.
The board will be made up of mental health professionals, state agency representatives, lawmakers and others. Reynolds said it will build on efforts by previous groups. A similar process resulted in bipartisan legislation Reynolds signed last month to expand mental health systems for adults.
Reynolds said initial funding for the children's system might be found within existing funds. She said "at some point" the effort would require additional money. The expanded adult services are expected to cost more than $31 million in the first two years.
The Federal Headlines is a daily compilation of the stories you hear discussed on Federal Drive with Tom Temin.
In today’s Top Federal Headlines, the Government Accountability office adds three new areas to its high risk list and removes one.
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Police in New Jersey say they had to coax a German shepherd on a busy interstate to leave a dead pit bull that it was found lying next to.
New Jersey state police said that troopers responded Thursday morning to a report of two dogs on the shoulder of Interstate 280 in Newark.
The troopers say the pit bull was dead when they arrived. They say the German shepherd didn’t want to leave its side, but they were able to coax it into a trooper’s car.
Authorities say neither dog was wearing a collar or any identification. The German shepherd was given to a dog rescue.
It wasn’t clear how the dog died. The case remains under investigation.
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April 25(Reuters) - Yealink Network Technology Corp Ltd
* Says it plans to pay cash dividend of 16 yuan per 10 shares (before tax) and use additional paid-in capital to distribute 10 new shares for every 10 shares to shareholders for 2017
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Kae Sukut, PA-C and Dr. Scott Croft , along with their surgical scrub technicians, utilize the new operating table FMDH purchased to accommodate Dr. Croft's procedures. When we sat down with Dr. Scott Croft at his new office in Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital , he was excited to skip talking about himself and move on to talking about the advances the orthopedic surgery department at FMDH was making.
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Aug 15 (Reuters) - Idg Energy Investment Group Ltd
* ‍Stonehold entered into acquisition agreement with Stonegate​
* Stonegate has conditionally agreed to sell target assets
* Company and Think Excel entered into credit agreement with Stonehold
* ‍Company and Think Excel have conditionally agreed to grant term loan to Stonehold​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
After recently picking up an Iowa State offer during a phone conversation with a trio of coaches, a Missouri prep offensive lineman is excited to be taking his third trip to the campus this weekend.
Blue Springs Class of 2019 three-star Conrad Rowley said the Cyclones’ interest gradually picked up from the time he visited for the Kansas and Iowa games this past year. It ultimately led to his getting an offer during a conversation withhead coach Matt Campbell and assistants Nate Scheelhaase and Jeff Myers.
The 6-foot-4, 275-pound Rowley, who also has offers from Kansas, Northwestern and Rice, and has gotten strong interest from Oklahoma State, said he was impressed with the progress shown in Campbell’s second season on the job.
But perhaps more than anything, Rowley said he likes the support behind the football program.
For more on Rowley's recruitment and how the Cyclones stack up at this stage of the process, check out a more-detailed story on the ISU Confidential message board.
St. Thomas police say a London man is facing charges following a home invasion late Saturday night.
Police say a suspect broke into a home in southeast St. Thomas and held the homeowner captive after they were told to leave by the homeowner.
READ MORE: St. Thomas woman describes disturbing baseball-bat assault that hospitalized husband
A short time later, the homeowner was stabbed in the abdomen and the suspect ran off. The victim was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
A suspect was arrested a short time later.
READ MORE: St. Thomas police nab dangerous dog wanted in several attacks
A 19-year-old man is facing a number of charges including aggravated assault, forcible confinement, break and enter and uttering threats.
Police say this was an isolated incident and the victim and accused did not know each other.
Flag Day is set to take place on June 14. It honors a June 14, 1777, resolution from the Second Continental Congress which called for an official United States flag.
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CAMBRIDGE,Ohio – Zanesville was able to defeat the Bobcats Tuesday night 55-50.
Leading the Bobcats was Alex Masinelli with 28 points.
Zanesville improves to 11-10 for the season and Cambridge drops to 7-13.
A woman was killed and two other people were injured in a shooting during a cookout early Wednesday in South Los Angeles.
No arrests were reported in the shooting, which occurred just after midnight in the 9100 block of Western Avenue. The gunman, identified only as a man in his late teens or early 20s, left the scene in a car, investigators said.
About a dozen other people were at the party, police said. They told police the shooter walked up to the residence and opened fire from outside.
The woman died at the scene. Details regarding the conditions of the injured victims were not immediately available.
LONDON, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Vodafone said on Friday it was in talks with John Malone’s Liberty Global about buying some of the cable company’s assets in Europe.
“Vodafone confirms that it is in early stage discussions with Liberty Global regarding the potential acquisition of certain overlapping continental European assets owned by Liberty Global,” the company said in response to a report in the Financial Times.
Shares in Vodafone rose 5.5 percent.
The world’s second biggest mobile operator and the cable company, which have overlapping operations in countries including Britain and Germany, discussed swapping assets in 2015, but they could not reach agreement on values.
The two, however, did agree to form joint venture in the Netherlands.
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The House intelligence committee says it could resort to subpoenaing the Justice Department if it fails to answer its request for any evidence that President Donald Trump was wiretapped during the election.
The committee set Monday as the deadline for getting the information, but the Justice Department says it needs more time.
The committee now says it wants the information in hand before March 20 when it holds its first public hearing on its investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election.
A spokesman for committee chairman Devin Nunes of California, Jack Langer, says the committee might subpoena the information if the Justice Department fails to answer its questions.
U.S. builders broke ground on fewer homes in March, but the pace of construction so far this year remains stronger than in 2016.
NOTE: Following Phil’s prediction, Chesapeake Chuck saw his shadow and called for six more weeks of winter. Mobile or WAVY app users can watch the ceremony here.
Last year, Chesapeake Chuck did not see his shadow and called for an early spring.
Chuck, the Virginia Living Museum’s resident groundhog, will again make a prognostication on Friday. It will be the eighth time for Chuck.
The museum’s 2018 Groundhog Day Celebration is set for noon at the outdoor amphitheater.
WAVY meteorologist Jeremy Wheeler will be on-hand to help Chuck make his prediction. Stay tuned for more coverage.
Ahmed Best, the actor who brought animated Star Wars character Jar Jar Binks to life, has said that backlash against his Phantom Menace character led him to contemplate suicide in the late Nineties.
The Bronx-born actor shared a photograph on Twitter of himself and his son standing on a bridge, captioning it: "the place [where he] almost ended [his] life," to Twitter.
Jar Jar Binks was one of the most anticipated characters of the Star Wars prequels and was even given a Rolling Stone cover, headlined "Jar Jar Superstar", for the release of The Phantom Menace in 1999.
But the alien, who was the first computer generated main character in a movie franchise, was not received well by ardent Star Wars fans.
As with George Lucas' characters, Chewbacca and C-3PO, Binks was intended to inject some light comic relief into the franchise. Instead, he was accused of being a black minstrel type that advocates stereotypes of lazy Caribbean people.
Discussions on womanism and Black feminism, Black masculinity, HIV and more. Feb 9-10, see website for time and more details. Free (pre-registration required for some sessions).
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Workers clean pile holes on Yushan Bridge, the main channel of Zhoushan Port in Ningbo, East China's Zhejiang Province, on Sunday. Pouring concrete over the bridge's steel casing started at 9 pm on Sunday and finished at 7 am on Monday. Photo: CFP
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motorcyclist hits debris on I-5 then center divider
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A motorcyclist suffered an injury to his leg Friday morning after hitting debris on Interstate 5 and then crashing into the center divider as he made his way through the grapevine.
The solo vehicle traffic collision happened shortly after 8:35 a.m. Friday in the northbound lanes of I-5, just south of Vista Del Lago.
“This call came in as a solo motorcycle down,” a spokesman for the Los Angeles County Fire Department told The Signal Friday.
“He had an injury to his leg,” the spokesman said about the motorcyclist.
According to reports from motorists to the California Highway Patrol the motorcyclist hit debris before hitting the center divider.
Other reports suggested the rider suffered a broken leg.
Paramedics were dispatched at 8:43 a.m., and arrived at the scene 10 minutes later, the Fire Department spokesman said.
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Kesha and Macklemore will team up for a summer tour that stops at Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater on July 30.
Tickets for “The Adventures of Kesha and Macklemore Tour,” which will feature songs from their solo albums and their collaboration “Good Old Days” from Macklemore’s “Gemini” album, go on sale at noon Friday through Live Nation. Citi cardholders can begin purchasing pre-sale tickets at noon Wednesday through the Citi Private Pass program.
Kesha’s “Rainbow” album, which hit No. 1 and landed her two Grammy nominations, marked her return to the music business after she fought to release music without her producer and label head Dr. Luke, who she claimed abused her. Dr. Luke, born Lukasz Gottwald, has denied the allegations.
Macklemore’s “Gemini” album was the rapper’s first solo release in 12 years and debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard charts, supported by the hit single “Glorious.”
How President Trump's Views On Guns Have Shifted Over The Years The White House says President Trump is a strong supporter of the Second Amendment and Americans' right to own guns. But before becoming president, he was once open to some gun restrictions.
May 2 Just Energy Group Inc:
* Just Energy Group announces commencement of an at-the-market program in the United States for the 8.50pct series a fixed-to-floating rate cumulative redeemable perpetual preferred shares
* Just energy group-8.50pct series a fixed-to-floating rate cumulative redeemable perpetual preferred shares having aggregate offering price of up to $150 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
SHARE COPY LINK California Treasurer John Chiang on Nov. 1, 2017 asked CalSTRS to divest from companies that sell certain kinds of guns and ammunition that are illegal in California. He was joined by the brother of Las Vegas shooting victim Jennifer Irvine. Adam Ashton The Sacramento Bee
California Treasurer John Chiang on Nov. 1, 2017 asked CalSTRS to divest from companies that sell certain kinds of guns and ammunition that are illegal in California. He was joined by the brother of Las Vegas shooting victim Jennifer Irvine. Adam Ashton The Sacramento Bee
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Affimed Nv:
* Affimed presents data from Phase 1B combination study of AFM13 with Pembrolizumab at Ash
* Affimed NV - completed dose-escalation shows combination of AFM13 and pembrolizumab is well-tolerated
* Affimed - 3-month ORR compares favorably to historical ORR of pembrolizumab alone in Phase 1B combination study of aFM13
* Affimed NV - one dose-limiting toxicity observed in Cohort 3, which was repeated GRADE 2 infusion-related reaction
* Affimed NV - In Cohort 3, repeated Grade 2 infusion-related reaction lead to discontinuation of AFM13 treatment Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Ellsbury (oblique) is unlikely to be ready by Opening Day, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.
Ellsbury has been out since the start of March with a strained oblique. He's returning to hitting within a few days but is not likely to have enough time to get up to speed by the start of the season. Whether that means that he'll start on the disabled list or just miss a game or two is not yet clear.
FCC Says It Will Vote On Net Neutrality Despite Millions Of Fake Public Comments Millions of public comments in advance of the FCC's vote on net neutrality turn out to have been faked. Some used phony names, others came from Russian email addresses. The FCC says it will go ahead with its vote this week nonetheless.
April 28 Italiaonline SpA:
* Said on Thursday shareholders resolved to distribute an extraordinary dividend equal to EUR 0.692 per share
* Shareholders approved the distribution of a dividend of EUR 90.00 (as aggregate of the privileged dividends for years 2014, 2015 and 2016) per each outstanding savings share
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Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9142 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
These restaurant closings are getting personal. Since Tony's Market closed at 950 Broadway last month folks in the Golden Triangle (Westword employees included) have been hard pressed to find cheap, quick and tasty breakfast and lunch options. Quijote's was an easy choice for a filling breakfast burrito (our favorite was the chicken and avocado) made with fresh, flavorful ingredients. But the lights never came the morning of Wednesday, January 31; word has it that a bump in the rent was more than the ownership was willing to put up with. Fortunately, the same family owns Los Mangos at 920 South Federal Boulevard. The one problem: We can't walk there and be back in the office before the coffee gets cold.
Here are all the bar and restaurant openings and closings for the week of January 29 through February 4, 2018, plus links to our original coverage.
RAW General Manager Kurt Angle has announced Roman Reigns vs. Braun Strowman for the April 30th WWE Payback pay-per-view from San Jose, California at the SAP Center.
Below is the updated card for the RAW brand event, which features SmackDown’s Randy Orton defending the WWE Title.
House of Horrors Match for the WWE Title
Bray Wyatt vs. Randy Orton
WWE United States Title Match
Chris Jericho vs. Kevin Owens
WWE Cruiserweight Title Match
Austin Aries vs. Neville
RAW Tag Team Title Match
Cesaro and Sheamus vs. The Hardys
Seth Rollins vs. Samoa Joe
Roman Reigns vs. Braun Strowman
Embiid had 25 points (10-17 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 19 rebounds, four blocks, and two assists in 31 minutes during Monday's 108-94 win over the Hornets.
Embiid struggled with turnovers (nine), but otherwise he was absolutely exceptional. The sophomore center has logged four straight double-doubles, and this was also his second consecutive showing with at least 24 points and 19 rebounds.
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio -- After trailing twice in their first-round series, the Cleveland Cavaliers were able to draw even with the Indiana Pacers.
The Game 4 win in Indiana, while it hasn't yet quelled concerns just yet, gives the Cavaliers homecourt advantage once again. It also showed the team's potential in a must-win game.
Will that carry over to Game 5? Does LeBron James have renewed confidence in his teammates? Can Kevin Love break out of his four-game funk? Did head coach Tyronn Lue find a closing lineup he likes? Is the defensive performance a sign of a turnaround at that end of the floor? What's wrong with the offense?
On this episode of the Wine and Gold podcast, Joe Vardon joins to discuss this wild Cavs-Pacers series and which team has the edge moving forward.
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On Sunday, October 1, 2017, at approximately 9:45 p.m., a white van was observed driving in front of Carol Lee Donuts, 1700 S. 9th, Salina, Ks. As the van drove slowly by the front of the business the occupant(s) of the van shot out the front glass to the business. The van then left the area. The business was unoccupied at
the time.
Total damage was valued at $1500. The van is similar to a Ford Transit Wagon.
If you have any information concerning who committed this crime, call Crimestoppers at 825-TIPS, text SATIPS to CRIMES (274637), or visit www.pd.salina.org and follow Crimestoppers link to submit a web tip.
You may receive a cash reward of up to $1,000 and you are not required to give your name.
iHeartMedia, which is turning into a low-key podcast platform, is getting ready to release its first-ever scripted podcast and the company definitely knows their audience—the show is squarely aimed at teens. Specifically, the show is called Lethal Lit and promises to be a six-part mystery podcast aimed at teenagers raised on a diet of Pretty Little Liars.
For their first foray into scripted podcasting, iHeartRadio is teaming up with creative studio Einhorn’s Epic Productions. While the series is currently in development and isn’t slated to launch until the back-to-school days of fall 2018, we’re guessing it’s some combination of Alice Isn’t Dead meets Serial with a little bit of CW-esque flair thrown in for fun.
The show is part of a sudden growth spurt in the teen-podcasting niche, including shows like This is Normal and What Were You Thinking? which both delve into the mind of the teenager.
More than a year after former President Obama left the White House, the Democratic party is still trying to fill the void and find a leader who can take on President Trump.
“There’s a definite yearning for ‘Who’s my next great love?’” Democratic strategist Patti Solis Doyle said in describing her party. “And the problem is we’re not really loving anyone we see. So we’re looking for someone we’re not expecting.”
When Oprah Winfrey delivered a powerful speech at the Golden Globes last month, she provided a jolt of excitement to a party still reeling from a stunning 2016 election defeat. And some Democrats fell in love with the idea that the television personality could become their next standard bearer
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A 38-year-old admitted a string of thefts dating back to 2016 which saw him steal everything from detergent to computer accessories.
Graham Robertson, 4 Victoria Road, Falkirk, most recently pled guilty to stealing food from McColls, Thornhill Road, Falkirk, on April 27.
He was placed on a two-year drug treatment and testing order with a review to take place on June 29 to assess his progress.
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They are headed to the Western Cape legislature to hand over a memorandum of grievances to the provincial Human Settlements MEC.
CAPE TOWN – A group of residents who live in Cape Town's subsidised housing units are protesting against high rental prices.
They are headed to the Western Cape legislature to hand over a memorandum of grievances to the provincial Human Settlements MEC.
Holding placards with messages like “Give us title deeds” and “Why pay rates if renting?” The protesters will take their complaints to the provincial government.
March organiser Mpumelelo Mqungwana claims a social housing company has been pushing up rent for some residents based on a “means test”.
He says this has not been done in a fair way.
Among the grievances by the residents are a lack of property maintenance and poor management of retirement homes.
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Jacob Zuma will not be president for long. While our politics are still as clear as mud, his imminent departure from office is as clear as day.
Police will propose tighter visa screening of Ugandans and Nigerians after another two Ugandans were arrested on charges of romance scamming, a senior police officer said on Wednesday.
Pol Maj-General Surachet Hakpal, deputy commissioner of the Tourist Police Bureau, went public with his proposal at a press conference held to announce the arrest of the two Ugandans and a Thai accomplice.
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - UK teacher wins highly competitive $1 million Global Teaching Prize for work with inner city students .
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Baku. 25 April. REPORT.AZ/ So far $ 92 bln have been invested in the oil and gas sector of Azerbaijan since 1995. Report informs, Deputy Vice President of the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan Republic (SOCAR) Vitali Beylerbeyov told.
According to him, production of crude oil has declined in last few years: "Over the past few years, oil output decreased by 7-10%. I think the process will stabilize in 2020."
"Today, 10 billion cum gas and 2.5 mln tons oil are produced from "Shah Deniz" field. Up to $ 30 billion have been invested in Azeri-Chirag-Gunashli fields until 2016, over 400 wells have been drilled there," SOCAR official stated.
Baku. 16 November. REPORT.AZ/ The topic of the Nagorno-Karabakh settlement is a priority of Russian international agenda.
Report informs, spokesperson for the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) Maria Zakharova said commenting on question from journalists about the possible dismissal of the U.S. co-chair from the OSCE Minsk Group.
"If there is a less co-chair, the format will change," Zakharova said.
According to her, reasons for the withdrawal of American representative should be addressed directly to the US State Department.
"For us, the issue of Nagorno-Karabakh conflict settlement on the international agenda is a priority, because we are talking not only about our neighbors. For us, they are peoples with whom we are connected not simply with the formal side of international legal documents and commitments, we are connected by life and destiny”, Russian MFA offical added.
Attractive ranch on cul-de-sac. Convenient to West School and Country School. The kitchen/family room is the heart of the house. Sliding doors open to a 1300sf deck overlooking a gorgeous pool with automatic cover and beautiful grounds. The expansive walkout lower level could be the ultimate man cave or a fabulous hangout for kids/teenagers. The house has quality throughout and offers a flexible floor plan to accommodate many lifestyles.
If you have ever bought something handmade or vintage off of the internet, you probably know about Etsy. The e-commerce company provides a marketplace for small businesses to sell unique items.
And as tech workplaces go, Etsy is just as unique. Roughly 54 percent of Etsy's workforce identify as women, 87 percent of the sellers on Etsy are women and Etsy is one of just a few tech companies with gender parity on its executive board. This unique workforce is part of what makes Etsy such an exciting place to work.
Carrissa Menendez, Etsy's Vice President of People and Workplace at Etsy knows firsthand how special Etsy is as a company. "It is a place where people can really make an impact on the lives of almost two million sellers," she tells CNBC Make It.
In order to land a job at Etsy, Menendez says that applicants need to show that they are just as uniquely passionate, human and curious as the company is.
Here are three things you need to do in order to put your best foot forward at Etsy:
Malaysian police says a unidentified North Korean man died en route to hospital from a... Jerry Sandusky's adult son is in jail, awaiting a preliminary hearing scheduled for next week on child sexual abuse charges. Jerry Sandusky's adult son is in jail, awaiting a preliminary hearing scheduled for next week on child sexual abuse charges.
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The August 16, 2017 Board of Health Study Session Agenda is available on theTacoma-Pierce County Board of Health website. The Tacoma-Pierce County Board of Health meets the first Wednesday of each month at 3:00 pm in the Auditorium, 3629 South D Street, Tacoma, WA. The public is welcome.
CNBC's Ylan Mui reports on lawmakers' efforts to make the individual tax cuts permanent as a 'phase two' to the tax reform law passed this year.
Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy’s “A Girl in The River” wins Emmy
The Oscar winning filmmaker won the outstanding documentary award on Thursday at the 38th Annual News and Documentary Emmy Awards for
A Girl in the River: The Price of Forgiveness
. Sharmeen prviously won an Oscar for her Best Documentary – Short Subject: Saving Face.
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expects outflows of 4-5 billion euros ($4.7-5.9 billion) next year in relation to the cheating scandal, the carmaker's Chief Financial Officer Frank Witter told journalists on Monday.
"I am not at all relaxed with regard to the diesel issue," Witter said. The figure is below the up to 17 billion euros in outflows expected this year.
has so far cost the company more than 25 billion euros and contributed to a strategy shift in the sector towards electric vehicles, with most manufacturers having announced far-reaching investment packages.
IT WAS MY UNDERSTANDING THAT THERE WOULD BE NO MATH: Terry McAuliffe: ‘We Lose 93 Million Americans a Day to Gun Violence.’
Three French nationals were arrested at Los Angeles International Airport when customs officers found nearly 5 pounds of crystal methamphetamine hidden in their underwear and in their luggage, authorities said Wednesday.
The June 11 arrests occurred when Transportation Security Administration officers intercepted a French Polynesian man at a checkpoint with 3.78 pounds of the drug concealed in two tightly wrapped packages within his groin and upper thigh region.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers identified others he was traveling with, pulled them off their flight and conducted more inspections at the Tom Bradley International Terminal. Two more people were found to have crystal methamphetamine in their carry-on bags. One of the women had more drugs concealed in the lining of her underwear.
The methamphetamine had a value of about $27,000.
The three passengers were turned over to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Homeland Security Investigations.
LANSING, Mich. (AP) – Michigan’s elections bureau is satisfied with the form of a ballot petition to make the Legislature part-time.
Republican Lt. Gov. Brian Calley, a likely gubernatorial candidate who is spearheading the drive, said Thursday the secretary of state is recommending that the Board of State Canvassers approve the petition form. A state spokesman confirms that election officials think it meets technical requirements in state law.
A board meeting scheduled for last week had been delayed due to questions over whether the petition fully lists all sections of the constitution that would be abrogated. The board likely will meet next week.
Calley says “thousands” of voter signatures are being collected every day “despite opposition from people within the entrenched system.”
About 315,000 valid signatures are needed to make the November 2018 ballot.
More than a dozen states are considering prison reform measures to drastically reduce their inmate populations to save money. But law enforcement in California are blaming their reforms for a recent uptick in crime.
An El Al flight which departed the Ben-Gurion Airport and headed toward London returned to Israel on Monday night due to a technical malfunction in the plane.
No state of emergency was declared.
CCT: Dismissal of Saraki’s trial indicts FG’s war on corruption – CACOL
The Centre for Anti-Corruption and Open Leadership, CACOL, on Wednesday said that the acquittal of the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki in the 18 charges of non-declaration of assets brought against him by the Federal Government is a big indictment on the anti-corruption drive. Recall that in its ruling, the Code of Conduct Tribunal, CCT, […]
CCT: Dismissal of Saraki’s trial indicts FG’s war on corruption – CACOL
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Gordon Hayward should be back on the court by the start of training camp.
The 28-year-old Celtics forward underwent successful surgery to remove a plate and screws from his injured left leg, the team announced Wednesday. Hayward is expected to resume basketball activities in six to eight weeks.
Hayward signed a four-year, $128 million contract with the Celtics in July. But, he suffered a gruesome leg injury in Boston’s 2017-18 opener against the Cavaliers and missed the rest of the season.
Hayward spent the first seven seasons of his career with the Jazz. He averaged 21.9 points and was named an All-Star for the first time in 2016-17.
Hayward played for current Celtics coach Brad Stevens at Butler from 2008-10.
The Celtics finished 2017-18 with a 55-27 record. They advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals, where they fell to the Cavaliers in seven games.
Boston star Kyrie Irving was limited to 60 games in the regular season and missed the entire playoffs after he underwent two knee surgeries.
The Milwaukee Bucks announced on Friday that guard Malcolm Brogdon suffered a left quadricep tendon injury during the second quarter of Thursday's game at Minnesota. After undergoing an MRI, it was revealed the reigning NBA Rookie of the Year suffered a partially torn left quadricep tendon. It is expected to sideline him for 6-8 weeks.
This season, Brogdon has played in 46 games (20 starts) and averaged 13.3 points, 3.3 rebounds and 3.2 assists in 30.5 minutes.
WASHINGTON (FOX NEWS) – Best Buy’s Geek Squad can help solve your computer issues.
Apparently, it can also tip off the FBI about potential pedophiles.
Documents show the agency has been in cahoots with the Geek Squad for at least ten years.
Best Buy says Geek Squad employees don’t specifically search for child porn on people’s laptops, but they “inadvertently discover it” nearly 100 times a year.
Documents obtained by the Electronic Frontier Foundation via a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit show Geek Squad employees make an effort to identify illegal material.
Some were paid by the FBI for turning over alleged child porn to the agency.
Best Buy says four of its geek squad employees may have received payment from the FBI.
The FBI has declined to comment.
By SHANNON DOVE STAFF WRITER ROSSFORD — Sometimes the shots just won’t fall. Unfortunately, that seems to be an ongoing theme for Fostoria High School. Rossford withstood a fourth-quarter rally by the Redmen in a 58-48 victory Friday in Northern Buckeye Conference boys basketball action….
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NEW YORK (AP) — Technology and consumer-focused stocks are leading indexes slightly higher in early trading as investors return from a long holiday weekend.
Facebook and Microsoft each rose 0.6 percent in the first few minutes of trading Monday, while Amazon.com gained 1 percent.
Medical device maker Alere rose 16 percent after it agreed to new terms for a sale to Abbott Laboratories.
The Standard & Poor’s 500 index gained 6 points, or 0.3 percent, to 2,335.
The Dow Jones industrial average rose 76 points, or 0.4 percent, to 20,526. The Nasdaq composite increased 19 points, or 0.4 percent, to 5,824.
Data from the IRS and the Census Bureau show that three states - Delaware, Minnesota and Massachusetts - on average paid the most per person in federal income, payroll and estate taxes in 2016. But the residents of the District of Columbia paid more per person than those in any of the states - more than double, in fact.
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The Vince Lombardi Trophy is given to the winner of the Super Bowl
This year the Super Bowl is being played by the New England Patriots and the Philadelphia Eagles.
The two teams meet at the U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis on Sunday night with the Patriots heavy favourites.
Tom Brady led the Patriots to a stunning victory last year when they had to overcome the Atlanta Falcons 34-28.
And Brady is expected to star again and earn his sixth Super Bowl ring.
Hostile Airstrike kills eight in Taiz [11/ديسمبر/2017] TAIZ, Dec. 11 (Saba) – In an initial toll, eight civilians were killed on Monday in the US-Saudi aggression warplanes air raids in the district of Mocha in Taiz province.
A local official said to Saba that the hostile warplanes targeted a car in al-Majar area in Mocha, killing the eight civilians.
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Police officers block a road approaching the town of Sept-Sorts, about 65 kilometers 40 miles) east of Paris, France after an incident when a driver slammed his car into the sidewalk cafe of a pizza restaurant, Monday, Aug. 14, 2017.
Gov. Ivey Signs Bill for State’s First Tax Break Since 2006
by Alabama News Network Staff
Gov. Kay Ivey has signed into law a tax break bill that raises the threshold for claiming state income tax exemption.
The act sponsored by state Sen. Del Marsh, a Republican, raises the income threshold from $20,000 to $23,000 for married couples filing jointly, heads of households, and single filers. For married individuals filing separately, it rises from $10,000 to $10,500.
It’s Alabama’s first tax break since 2006. A statement from the governor said it will save taxpayers $40 million over the next decade.
Ivey said the act gives low-income and middle-income Alabamians much needed relief on their taxes with the state’s economy booming.
The Alabama House and Senate both unanimously passed the bill. The act was immediately effective after being signed Thursday.
Burrow Global has added Leilani Ka'ano'i-Walsh to its sales team. Ka'ano'i-Walsh has spent the past five years in business development roles focused on the oil- and gas-related industries in Texas, Louisiana and Oklahoma, and has experience working with engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) companies to build partner relationships.
As a business development professional at Burrow Global, Ka'ano'i-Walsh will focus on continuing to grow the regional client base in the midstream and refining markets.
For more information, visit www. burrowglobal.com or call (713) 963-0930.
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1:32 Mike Krzyzewski on setbacks: 'That's OK...that's life' Pause
2:18 Tar Heel of the Year: John Kane’s vision continues to transform Raleigh
3:15 Canes' equipment manager steps in to play goalie against Tampa Bay
1:36 Krzyzewski talks about Duke's lack of cohesion against Hokies
4:15 Cooper sworn in as governor minutes after midnight
1:02 Exploring Eno River State Park in the New Year
1:32 Duke assistant coach Jeff Capel fills in for Coach K in 2016
0:59 Gov. Cooper signs oath of office
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LAKE ELLSWORTH, OK (KSWO) - At least one person was hurt early Thursday morning after a reported four-wheeler crash at Lake Ellsworth.
Authorities were called to a campsite a little before 2:30 this morning after getting reports that a four-wheeler had flipped and somebody was hurt. A medical helicopter was later called in to meet an ambulance at Porter Hill to take the victim to a hospital.
So far there's no word from authorities on what happened. We'll bring you the details as soon as they are released.
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Proto-Indo-European was last spoken between approximately 4,500 and 2,500 BC by our ancestors from all over Europe and Asia.
It is thought to have originated on the steppes to the north of the Caspian Sea.
This 'mother tongue' has evolved over time to spawn more than 440 modern languages in the world today - from sing-song speech of Scandinavians to the harsh sounds of the Slavic dialects.
Most of the European languages including English, French, Spanish and German descended from this ancient way of speaking along with many on the Indian subcontinent and the Middle East.
Other commonly spoken languages to descend from Proto-Indo-European include Punjabi, Persian (known as Farsi in Iran), Kurdish, Pashto, Russian and Ukrainian
However, as no texts exist from the time, linguists have struggled to reconstruct this original language and the way it sounds remained a mystery.
A Collingwood native has earned a scholarship to a medical school.
Morgan Sly, who graduated from Princeton in 2017, received a scholarship to the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine (AUC), located on the island of St. Maarten.
The scholarship is awarded to qualified incoming students who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents and is valued at $5,000 USD per semester.
Sly attended Bishop Strachan School — two hours away from Collingwood — which offered a rigorous academic program and the opportunity to play competitive ice hockey. She then attended at Princeton, where she joined the Princeton Tigers women’s hockey team and majored in molecular biology on a pre-medical track. In addition to her regular studies and athletics, she conducted research in Princeton’s Cristea laboratory and wrote her senior thesis based on her experiments in the virology lab.
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Mildred White Bumgarner, 95, died Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017 at Premier Living in Lake Waccamaw. She was the daughter of the late Norwood White and Nevada Norris White and was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Bumgarner; and sisters, Eula White, Lois White and Erma White; one brother, Lamar White; two stepbrothers, Jack Stanley and Bill Stanley; and a half-brother, Grant White.
She was a member of Pleasant Plains Baptist Church. She was a Registered Nurse and worked with Shoreland Healthcare for many years and various other facilities.
Visitation was held Sunday, Aug. 13 at McKenzie Mortuary prior to the service in the mortuary chapel with Pastor Mike Bowles officiating. Burial was in Columbus Memorial Park.
She is survived by one brother, Huston White of Whiteville.
Last April, Ciana Pelekai was crowned Miss Hawaii Teen America. Just four months later, she won the national competition and became Miss Teen America 2017.
The 17-year old graduates soon from Radford High School. She joins us today to tell us more about herself and perform for us.
Miss Hawaii Teen America is being held in Honolulu in March. Applications are still being accepted. To learn more, go to https://www.misshawaiiteenamerica.com/
Richard Rapatel sings on stage with wife Karine Friday evening during the Southern Alberta Music Festival, which continued Saturday at Mossleigh-area business Aspen Crossing. The proceeds of the two-day festival went to STARS Air Ambulance.
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SAO PAULO, April 24 (Reuters) - Banco Santander Brasil SA beat analysts’ first-quarter estimates for profit on Tuesday as the bank recorded another quarter of strong growth in its loan book for individuals, as the country’s economy recovers from recession.
The Brazilian unit of Spain’s Banco Santander SA posted a recurring net income of 2.859 billion reais ($823.21 million), up 25.4 percent from a year earlier and nearly 9 percent above the average estimate by analysts. The bank’s loan book grew 2.9 percent in the quarter and reached 280.4 billion reais. ($1 = 3.4730 reais) (Reporting by Carolina Mandl Editing by Leslie Adler)
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If you live in New York City you probably don't drive in the first place, but the NYC Department of Transportation will give you a $10 rideshare discount to discourage drinking and driving this week anyway.
In an effort to reduce drunk driving during the July 4th holiday, NYC DOT is offering discounts for Lyft, Curb, and Via until July 8 at 11:59 pm. A quarter of yearly accidents happen during Memorial Day and July 4th, NY DOT said in a tweet.
The Lyft discount can be added by using the promo code KNOWYOURLIMIT, or by entering your phone number on Lyft's website. The discount can be used for rides taken between 8 pm and 2 am.
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Sal Paradise wrote: Just answer the question did you enter the 2016 prediction competition?
Its a simple question even for someone with your limited intellect?
I already answered, lads. If my prediction isn't on the Southstander thread then it'll be on the VT thread.It's not complicated.If you search Southstander you'll also find me predicting Leeds final placings several times, which as usual were closer than the 2 dopey old farts that spend their lives harassing me on this forum.------- In fact, I take it back. I just had a browse through my posts at the start of 2016 and it looks like I didn't post on a predictions thread. This is a nightmare and I'm not sure how I can come back from this, If i'd known I had to predict Leeds final standings AND post on an overall predictions thread i'd have made more of an effort last season. Looks like i'll never make it into Gotcha's Top 10% Club.
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro speaking last month in Caracas as he launched the petro cryptocurrency, standing before the symbol devised for it. Photo: Wil Riera/Bloomberg News
The Trump administration targeted Venezuela’s new bitcoin-like currency Monday, prohibiting Americans and U.S. companies from dealing in the digital currency.
With the economy in shambles and the country cut off from debt markets, Venezuela President Nicolás Maduro launched the so-called petro cryptocurrency last month in a bid to skirt intensifying financial sanctions from the U.S., the European Union and others aiming to punish the government for its authoritarian rule.
“Investing in the petro should be seen as investing in the dictatorship,” a senior U.S. official said after President Donald Trump signed an executive order banning the currency. “The petro is a desperate attempt by a corrupt regime to defraud international investors.”
Former Governor of Kano State, Rabiu Kwankwaso, Tuesday, reportedly defected from the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, to the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.
Senator Kwankwaso, it was gathered, defected with 10 Kano State lawmakers.
His defection may not be unconnected with his ordeals in the APC.
Kwankwaso has been at loggerheads with his successor, Umar Ganduje.
In March last year, the leadership of the APC in Kano chapter had initiated moves to suspend him over what it termed anti-party activities.
Details later…
Hudson's big news was revealed over the weekend at music exec Clive Davis' annual GRAMMY party, where Davis introduced Hudson to perform for the star-studded crowd, sharing that Franklin had selected her for the movie. Hudson performed Franklin classics including "Respect" and "Think" (via Deadline).
Hudson followed performances by Barry Manilow, Luis Fonsi, Ben Platt, Alicia Keys, Khalid and Logic. Read more - here.
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. — Donovan Fields scored 13 of his 15 points in the second half to help Cal Poly beat Hawaii 78-64 on Saturday night.
Cal Poly (8-15, 3-6 Big West Conference) has won two straight since snapping a six-game skid. Hawaii (13-8, 4-4) has lost three in row.
Luke Meikle, Jakub Niziol and Victor Joseph each scored 12 points for the Mustangs.
Sheriff Drammeh scored 17 points to lead Hawaii.
The Rainbow Warriors had a seven-point advantage at the break, but the Mustangs opened the second half with a 16-2 run and led 44-37. Hawaii had its last lead, 54-53 with 9:12 left. A 13-0 run gave Cal Poly a 64-54 lead with 5:32 remaining and the Mustangs cruised from there. Meikle scored four points, Niziol made consecutive 3-pointers and Fields capped the surge with a 3-point play.
A new market from the global media company Time Out is set to open in the Eaton Centre on Ste-Catherine St. late next year.
Time Out Market Montreal “will include a curated mix of 16 food offerings, two bars, a demo kitchen, a cooking academy, a retail shop and a cultural stage,” according to Ivanhoé Cambridge, the company that owns the Eaton Centre. Ivanhoé Cambridge said the market will have “a focus on supporting local businesses.”
Visitors “will get to taste food from the city’s top chefs and best restaurateurs, sip cocktails from leading mixologists, and experience culture with Montreal’s rising talents.”
Time Out opened its first market in Lisbon, Portugal, in 2014. The company calls that 45-vendor market “wildly successful” and plans to open an additional five markets in North American cities before the end of next year, including the one in downtown Montreal.
The University of South Carolina announced kickoff on Wednesday for when they will face the Georgia Bulldogs in their second game of the 2018 SEC opener.
Last season, the Gamecocks took on the Bulldogs at their home in Athens and fell 24-10. They're looking to avenge themselves when they face Georgia again - this time at Williams-Brice stadium.
The game is set for Saturday, Sep. 8 at 3:30 p.m.
In 2014, South Carolina beat the Bulldogs in Columbia, 38-35.
The Gamecocks' season opener kicks off on Saturday, Sep. 1 against Coastal Carolina, and they will play Georgia before facing Marshall on Saturday, Sep. 15.
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Mitsubishi Motors is recalling nearly 227,000 vehicles in the U.S. to fix glass sunroofs that can fly off and parking brakes that may not work.
The first recall covers nearly 57,000 Outlanders from 2007 to 2010, Lancers from 2008 to 2010, Lancer Evolutions from 2009 and 2010, and 2010 Lancer Sportbacks. Sunroof glass can detach and become a hazard.
Dealers will replace the glass.
The second recall covers over 170,000 Outlanders from 2014 to 2016 and 2013 to 2016 Outlander Sports.
Water can get enter the rear brake calipers, causing parking brake shafts to corrode and possibly stick. That can stop the parking brake from holding the vehicles.
Dealers will replace the brake boot, lever and caliper bodies if necessary. They'll also replace the piston assembly.
Both recalls start March 27.
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World Wrestling Entertainment says pro wrestling legend Ric Flair is out of surgery and resting after being hospitalized.
The statement Monday did not give details about the nature of the surgery.
A representative for the showman known as "Nature Boy" says the 68-year-old wrestler was admitted to the hospital for routine monitoring. Melinda Morris Zanoni of Legacy Talent asked on Twitter Monday for "prayers & positive energy" because Flair has "tough medical issues."
Former pro wrestler Mick Foley and wrestling executive Eric Bischoff are among numerous wrestlers wishing Flair well on Twitter.
Known for his flamboyant outfits and "Woooo!" catchphrase, Flair made his professional debut in 1972 and was inducted into the World Wrestling Entertainment Hall of Fame in 2008.
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UNC-Chapel Hill did not apply their own policy to the incident. The Campus Police clearly did not take appropriate action, nor did the Orange County DA.
In North Carolina the victim can press charges on her own. Which is what she did. She may only press misdemeanor charges .
She followed all protocols followed all the steps and there was not as much as a hearing. What exactly has to happen before the University and the community take rape seriously?
The masts are in the dunes on the Westende side of Middelkerke. They used to be used for shipping off the West Flemish coast.
“Radio Ostend” is now the responsibility of the Federal Defence Department and it has decided to decommission the mast after 85 years. In future the military mast at Ruislede (West Flanders) will be used for shipping.
Anyone wishing to purchase one of the 65 metre masts has until 23 October to make an offer. Potential buyers can also request a viewing. Anyone purchasing one or more masts will have to ensure that they are removed from their current home before 31 December.
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ETH/USD recovery momentum has faded away on approach to $600 handle. The Chinese leader is positive about blockchain technology. Ethereum is changing hands at $570, idling away in a narrow range limited by $553 and $580. The second largest coin gained 1.5% since this time yesterday amid slightly decreasing trading volumes. Looking technically, ETH/USD $600 is a […] The post Ethereum price analysis: ETH/USD locked in a tight range; Chinese president cheers blockchain technology, but not cryptocurrency appeared first on Forex Crunch.
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Would you explore an abandoned underground man-made cavern? Of course not! We all know that those are the kinds of places where wizards have left curses for any who dare enter. The guys from Exploring the Unbeaten Path though, they live for this stuff. They found an underground series of caverns that at one time was a chapel, with beautiful artwork scattered around. It's as impressive as it is haunting.
April 3 Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd -
* Teva announces FDA approval of AUSTEDO™ (deutetrabenazine) tablets for the treatment of chorea associated with huntington’s disease
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Officer saves Texas Jack in the Box from burning truck in drive-thru
North Texas police help woman with surprise pregnancy announcement
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Jewish Home leader says plan to extend Israeli sovereignty to Jerusalem-area settlement to be presented in Knesset after Trump inauguration Education Minister and Jewish Home party leader Naftali Bennett delivers a statement to the press in response to the UN vote against Israeli settlements, at the Western Wall in Jerusalem's Old City, on December 25, 2016. Jewish Home party leader Naftali Bennett on Sunday vowed to push ahead with plans to introduce legislation this month that would extend Israeli sovereignty to the Jerusalem-area settlement of Ma'ale Adumim.
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This is meant to ensure they are in Kampala to vote for Uganda's representatives to the East African Legislative Assembly . Uganda's MPs will vote for the country's representatives to the Arusha, Tanzania-based assembly on February 27 and 28. "I want to clarify: The suspension is for the 27 and 28 February," the Speaker of Parliament, Rebecca Kadaga, said a few minutes ago.
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“Late-life depression affects 6 million Americans 65 years or older.” (Source: WebMD.com)
Local Psychologist, Dr. Martha Sutherland, offers some advice: “Sometimes, depression can be overlooked in seniors. We might say they have a reason to be down, or it’s just part of aging.” However, loved ones can be on the lookout for several signs that can indicate depression:
• Expressions of pessimism – a sense of hopelessness, concerns about “being a burden”
• Changes in mood – flat affect, irritability, anxiety
• Changes in activity level/socialization – avoidance of hobbies previously enjoyed, isolating from friends, lethargy, hygiene neglect
• Physical or cognitive symptoms – recurring aches and pains, changes in sleep patterns or appetite; increased forgetfulness or difficulty concentrating
If you have concerns about a loved one and think they may be suffering from depression, there are many resources in Northern Colorado that can help. One helpful first call can be to the Good Samaritan Society at 888-497-3813.
Time is running out for the winner of a Lotto prize, sold in Kerry, to come forward.
The National Lottery is appealing to players to check their tickets for the Lotto Plus 2 top prize of €250,000 from Saturday the 17th of June.
The Quick Pick ticket was sold at Supervalu on Railway Road in Kenmare, and the winning numbers were 1, 17, 30, 33, 35, and 43; the bonus number was 2.
Ticketholders have 90 days to claim their prize, so the deadline is the 15th of September.
The National Lottery is also appealing to the winner of a half-a-million-euro EuroMillions Plus prize to come forward; the winning ticket was sold in Ennis.
Communications Executive with the National Lottery, Fran Whearty says the lucky ticketholders should sign the back of their tickets and contact the National Lottery Prize Claims Team:
WASHINGTON — Outgoing Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is meeting with CIA Director Mike Pompeo, the man President Donald Trump has chosen to replace him.
A State Department official says that Tillerson and Pompeo were sitting down at the department’s headquarters in Foggy Bottom. The official wasn’t authorized to comment by name and demanded anonymity.
It’s the first known meeting between the two men since Trump fired Tillerson on Twitter and announced he was nominating Pompeo to replace him.
Pompeo also plans to meet Monday with Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Bob Corker of Tennessee. Corker’s committee will eventually vote on whether to confirm Pompeo before his nomination goes to the full Senate.
Tillerson has already handed over all authorities to his deputy but remains secretary in name only until March 31.
COLUMBIA, SC (The Big Spur) - South Carolina athletics director Ray Tanner’s contract was extended on Friday with approval in Executive Committee from the university’s Board of Trustees.
Already on contract through June 30, 2019, Tanner’s contract was extended three years and now runs through June 30, 2022. His base salary was increased when his contract was extended in 2014, making $725,000 per year.
His new salary is an increase of $175,000, and will he will now earn $900,000 in annual salary. Starting in 2019 his salary will increase by another $100,000, making his annual salary $1 million through 2022.
This extension is pending full approval by the BOT, meeting in full later on Friday afternoon.
Tanner has been the head of athletics for the Gamecocks since 2012 after retiring as the Gamecocks’ head baseball coach for 16 seasons.
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A military helicopter crashed on a southern Maryland golf course on Monday, injuring one crew member, an official told Fox News.
Riggs and Murtaugh investigate a case about an experienced assassin whom Murtaugh has spent years pursuing.
ISLAMABAD, Feb 15 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain on Wednesday commiserated with the bereaved families who lost their loved ones in Mohmand Agency blast.
The President said the nation was indebted to those who sacrificed their lives in foiling the terrorist bid.
Strongly condemning the Mohmand Agency blast, the President said all possible measures would be taken to ensure security of life and property of the people by eliminating terrorism.
He lauded the concerned authorities on foiling the terror bid in Mohmand Agency, according to a press release.
The President also prayed for salvation of the departed souls.
Arctic Monkeys’ sixth studio album Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino arrives May 11 via Domino. But fans clamoring to hear a single from the new record before its release date might be disappointed—a representative for the band confirmed to Pitchfork that there won’t be any singles ahead of the full album release.
In a new cover story for Mojo, frontman Alex Turner elaborated that the decision was largely supported by guitarist Jamie Cook. “Jamie was really keen on that idea, and I guess people at Domino,” he said. “But it didn’t come from me. I understand it, I think.”
Elsewhere in that cover story, it was revealed that the opening lyric on the new album is, “I just wanted to be one of the Strokes.”
Netflix rarely releases data on how users watch their content, but this year, the streaming service has released three lists of binge-watched shows!
Today, Netflix released lists of the most Devoured Shows (which means watching more than two hours per day), Most Savored Shows (which means watching less than two hours per day), and shows that couples Netflix cheated (which means watching episodes ahead of your partner).
In addition, the streaming service also published data about the shows families most watched together.
Click through the slideshow below to see the most binge-watched shows of 2017…
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Writer and professor Allan Lichtman made an early prediction that Donald Trump would win the presidency. He's back with a new prediction: Trump could be impeached. Lichtman joins the discussion.
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The 28-year-old, from Tottenham, north London, died in 2015 as the result of a single gunshot wound during a Met Police operation in Bracknell Close, Wood Green. He was killed as armed police swooped and foiled an attempt to free Izzet Eren as he was being transported from Wormwood Scrubs prison to Wood Green Crown Court on December 11. The Crown Prosecution Service had been investigating whether a criminal offence was committed by the officer, known as W80, who claimed to have acted in self-defence, believing that Mr Baker was himself reaching for a firearm.
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April 5 Riocan Real Estate Investment Trust
* RIOCAN REIT ANNOUNCES PUBLIC OFFERING OF $300 MILLION OF SERIES Z SENIOR UNSECURED DEBENTURES
* SAYS DEBENTURES, WERE SOLD AT PAR WILL CARRY A COUPON RATE OF 2.194 PCT AND WILL MATURE ON APRIL 9, 2021
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New Electoral Commission figures… the Tories spent £7.5 million more than Labour last June and still lost their majority:
Conservatives: £18,565,102 Labour: £11,003,980 LibDems: £6,788,316 SNP: £1,623,127 Green Party: £299,352 Women’s Equality Party: £285,662 UKIP: £273,104
The Tories, Labour and Greens are under investigation for submitting spending returns that were missing invoices and for submitting potentially inaccurate statements of payments made. Remoaners Best for Britain are under investigation for submitting a spending return that was missing invoices and not returning a £25,000 donation from an impermissible donor…
Several people were rescued from Gulf Steam Park Beach on Sunday afternoon as rip currents caused dangerous conditions for swimmers.
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Lifeguards at the beach told WPTV 15 people were on the sandbar when a rip current came through, causing many to get swept out in the ocean.
Several agencies in the area responded to the beach a little after 2 p.m.
Lifeguards and first responders rescued five children from the water.
One woman watched the scene unfold on the beach. She says other beachgoers started to join in on the rescue efforts once they realized children were out struggling in the water.
"I've never seen it so bad so many people having to jump in and so many people almost drowning at the same time," Elizabeth Boynton said. "I'm born and raised here so I'm a little shocked about the whole thing."
All five children were taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Doctors will use a cutting-edge IVF technique to help two couples have healthy babies.
The news: British regulators have approved the first uses of a technique called mitochondrial replacement therapy in the UK. The approach will use DNA from three people—the parents and a female donor—to avoid passing on a devastating neurodegenerative disorder caused by faulty mitochondria.
How it works: Doctors fertilize a woman’s egg with sperm and remove its nucleus, leaving the defective mitochondrial DNA behind. They then inject the nucleus into a hollowed-out donor egg containing only healthy mitochondrial DNA.
US opposition: It’s unlikely the US will follow Britain’s lead anytime soon. Congress has effectively barred research that involves implanting modified embryos in a person. New York fertility doctor John Zhang had to go to Mexico to perform a similar procedure, which resulted in the birth of a seemingly healthy baby boy in 2016.
Freaky photos of giant spiders on social media may have revealed dozens of new species.
“When people see an animal that they think is frightening or dangerous, the most common response is to take a photo and post it to social media,” says Heather Campbell, previously at the University of Pretoria in South Africa and now at Harper Adams University, UK.
In 2013, Campbell got involved with some “massive spider nerds”, who drove around at night watching for spiders on the road and “tickling” tarantulas out of their burrows with blades of grass. “I sort of got drawn into that excitement and enthusiasm,” she says.
They focused on baboon spiders, a subfamily of the larger tarantula group found in eastern and southern Africa. About 56 species are known, but Campbell says much remains unknown.
To find out more, they built the Baboon Spider Atlas. They combed Facebook, online forums
SHARE COPY LINK Equality NC, an LGBTQ rights group, announced on April 24 that it is withholding support for North Carolina legislators who voted for the HB2 repeal bill. The group says the bill didn't go far enough in protecting the LGBTQ community. Equality NC
Equality NC, an LGBTQ rights group, announced on April 24 that it is withholding support for North Carolina legislators who voted for the HB2 repeal bill. The group says the bill didn't go far enough in protecting the LGBTQ community. Equality NC
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Murray State University will wrap up a string of four straight road games on Saturday January 14.
The Racers are 3-1 in Ohio Valley Conference play and will look to improve on that against Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
After opening up against Tennessee State, the Racers have been on the road the last two weeks.
It's on the road that MSU has had it's issues, posting just a 2-7 record.
The Racers will return home next week and play four of their next five games in Murray.
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Wash up your ride and come on out to enjoy some classic cars, good food, and 50's music. It will be fun for the whole family! FILE- This Aug. 3, 2014 file photo shows Algae near the City of Toledo water intake crib, in Lake Erie, about 2.5 miles off the shore of Curtice, Ohio.
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A top Wall Street firm is recommending that investors buy Biogen because of a promising pipeline of drugs it is developing to treat Alzheimer's disease.Biogen shares rose 4 percent shortly after Thursday's market open.Morgan Stanley raised its rating for Biogen shares to overweight from equal-weight, citing the potential of the company's upcoming therapies.
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On Facebook live Mayor Mario King gave some insight into why he believed Keith Davis pulled back his decision to return as the city's police chief.
ST. MARYS — Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, along with other Ohio hospitals, is participating in National Drug Take-Back Day by sponsoring a prescription drug drop-off site for community members to safely dispose of unwanted prescription drugs.
Unused prescription medications in homes create a public health and safety concern, because they can be accidentally ingested, stolen, misused and abused.
Grand Lake Health System will host the drop-off site, Saturday, April 28, from 9 a.m. to noon, in the front lobby of the hospital.
Information regarding prescription drug disposal is available at www.grandlakehealth.org.
Anyone presenting a 2016 or 2017 hunting or fishing license is eligible for reduced pricing on tickets for select home games at the BMO Harris Bradley Center in Milwaukee. As an added bonus, "DNR Nights" ticketholders will have a blaze orange Bucks beanie hat mailed to them.
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Ireland’s under 20s rugby team have suffered a 26-24 defeat to tournament hosts France in their opening game at the World Championship.
Tries from Donegal man Joe Dunleavy and Hugh O’Sullivan had helped Noel McNamara’s side build a 17-5 lead at half-time but they conceded three French tries in the first 10-minutes of the second-half.
Harry Byrne got a late Irish try but Six Nations winners France held on for a 26-24 victory.
Ireland secured a losing a bonus point but will be disappointed to have squander that half-time lead.
South Africa and Georgia provide the opposition in the next two games.
The World Food Program says five people were hurt when a small plane with its humanitarian service was involved in an accident during takeoff from a remote airstrip in Congo's Kasai region.
A United Nations statement on Wednesday says two crew members and three passengers sustained minor injuries in the accident in Kamonia.
It gives no further details, saying the cause of the crash will be investigated.
The statement says the five people have been taken to a local medical facility and a helicopter and plane have been mobilized to take them to the capital, Kinshasa for further treatment.
Lynch went down with right leg injury during Monday's practice, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
The exact nature of the injury hasn't been disclosed, but the defensive lineman was able to walk off the field unassisted, hinting that the ailment isn't a serious one. Lynch had a strong preseason debut Friday, logging a pair of sacks and batting down a pass at the line of scrimmage. The converted linebacker is competing for a pass-rush specialist role with the 49ers.
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Bradley Cooper has unveiled the first trailer for his directorial debut "A Star is Born" for CinemaCon attendees Tuesday evening to hearty applause.
Cooper stars in his remake of "A Star Is Born" alongside Lady Gaga as a burgeoning singer. He says his co-star is a revelation in the film.
Cooper told the audience of theater owners and exhibitors that he knows that this movie is a big swing, but says you can't control what moves you.
Bradley Cooper arrives at the Warner Bros. presentation at CinemaCon 2018, the official convention of the National Association of Theatre Owners, at Caesars Palace on Tuesday, April 24, 2018, in Las Vegas. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
"A Star is Born" is three years in the making, and features live-singing on real stages at festivals like Glastonbury and Coachella.
It hits theaters on Oct. 5.
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Two rapists and a man who spent six months on the run from police were jailed in December.
"Dangerous" Ryan Lee John Hall raped two victims after knocking them unconscious.
He hit one with a wine bottle and threw the other against a wall.
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Student Calum Flanagan was sent to a young offender institution for six years for a spate of sex offences including rape and sexually assaulting women while they slept.
The judge said Flanagan had a fascination with sex with women who were unconscious or asleep.
And Ben France, who had been on the run from police for six months, was caught and locked up on New Year's Eve.
France was wanted on recall to prison - and led police on a high speed chase before his arrest. Officers said his violent resistance meant he had to be tasered.
Pakistani officials: Suspected US drone kills militants
DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistani intelligence officials say a suspected U.S. drone strike killed a militant commander and his associate near the Afghan border.
Two intelligence officials say the drone targeted the commander, Qari Abdullah Dawar, as he was walking with his associate near their mountain hideout in the Tor Tangai area of North Waziristan on Wednesday.
North Waziristan has long been a sanctuary for Pakistani Taliban and other militant groups. Pakistan's military says it has eradicated most militant safe havens in operations there.
They say the slain militants were from the Gul Bahadur group, which has carried out attacks inside Afghanistan. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak to the media.
Pakistani Taliban leader Mullah Fazlullah was killed in a drone strike in Afghanistan last month.
THE route for Sonning Common’s Santa on a Tractor event on Tuesday, December 19 has been revealed.
Father Christmas will go around the streets accompanied by volunteers with collection buckets from 6.30pm to 8.30pm.
They will start in Kennylands Road, then go via Westleigh Drive, Lea Road, the top of Grove Road and Kennylands Road to Reades Lane, then along Ashford Avenue, Wood Lane, Woodlands Road, Baskerville Road, Orchard Avenue, Widmore Lane, Pond End Road, Churchill Crescent and the Butcher’s Arms pub before finishing at the bottom of Widmore Lane.
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This week on The ForceCast, Ryan and Daniel are talking all things The Last Jedi.First Ryan opens the show with news about his family, and some housekeeping notes about the network.Then, Daniel goes into headlines, which feature news about Battlefront II, the rumored date of the new trailer, and a story about Kelly Marie Tran.The listener feedback this week is about the fate of Ezra Bridger as we get closer to season 4. The guys then discuss the trailer possibly coming on Monday, and The Last Jedi's rumored runtime.
DUBAI Feb 14 Dubai's Road & Transport Authority (RTA) said on Tuesday it has agreed to buy 200 electric vehicles from Tesla Inc, a day after the carmaker announced it would open its first Middle East office in Dubai.
RTA is buying Model S sedans and Model X SUVs to be used by the Dubai Taxi Corporation, which operates taxi services in the emirate, RTA said in a statement.
Tesla Founder Elon Musk and RTA Chairman Mattar Al Tayer signed the agreement to buy the cars on the sidelines of a summit in Dubai, the statement said.
Musk spoke at the summit on Monday when he also announced the opening of the Dubai office. (Reporting by Alexander Cornwell; Editing by Susan Fenton)
Terry Gene Buck, Jr., 57, Adair Co., KY/Anderson Co. KY native He attend Sparksville Baptist Church and was an auto body repair man for many years.
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May 2 Selecta Biosciences Inc
* Selecta biosciences obtains license for recombinant immunotoxin lmb-100 from national cancer institute (nci) for pancreatic cancer, mesothelioma and other cancers
* Selecta biosciences inc - under terms of license agreement, nci will receive an upfront payment of $50,000 from selecta
* Selecta biosciences-nci entitled upto $9.25 million for milestones, low single-digit royalties on worldwide annual sales of any resulting commercialized treatment Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
A Russian lawmaker says that he and colleagues who recently visited Pyongyang were shown North Korean calculations indicating that their missiles could reach the U.S. West Coast.
Anton Morozov of the nationalist Liberal-Democratic Party said in remarks carried by Russian state news agency RIA Novosti on Friday that North Korea is preparing to test-fire a long-range missile "in the nearest future."
Morozov, who visited North Korea with two fellow lawmakers earlier this week, said that their interlocutors told them that Pyongyang has the technology that would allow missile warheads to survive the heat while entering the atmosphere.
He said North Koreans also showed them "mathematical calculations which they say prove that their missile is capable of reaching the U.S. West Coast."
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Reno County EMS has been honored with the 2017 “Career Service of the Year” award at the Kansas EMS Association awards banquet.
This is the first time in the organization’s history that it has received this award. Over the past year, many changes and improvements within the organization have been made to allow better service for patients, the community and other public safety agencies, as well as employees.
Reno County EMS also recognizes the Executive Staff of Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. Many of the changes would not have been possible without the Executive Staff’s help and vision.
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Everton goalkeeper Mateusz Hewelt faces up to three months on the sidelines.
The Blues Academy goalkeeper has undergone surgery on his ankle after hurting it training.
Everton’s under-23s started the defence of their Premier League 2 title with a goalless draw at West Ham United on Friday night with Louis Gray in goal and Chris Renshaw on the bench.
Hewelt signed a new two year deal with the Blues earlier this summer and played for Ronald Koeman’s first-team in pre-season against Gor Mahia in Tanzania.
But the 20-year-old Poland stopper now faces an extended spell on the sidelines as he recovers from an ankle injury.
Everton’s u-23s are back in action on Friday night when they play host to Leicester City at Goodison (7pm).
Prosecutor General, Advocate Martha Imalwa has expressed shock over cases of people being exploited through forced labour and prostitution.
Imalwa raised her concern, at a five-day multi-disciplinary training session, on trafficking in persons, at Oshakati .
"I'm proud of this album in every way," said Janson. "The cover shot caught me in a great moment. I was literally laughing on the bus, talking and cracking jokes in Danny McBride fashion. A smile makes most everybody feel good, and I wrote and recorded this record for everybody."
"Shooting the photography for the album was the most relaxed I've ever been behind a camera," he continued. "It turned out exactly how I envisioned it."
Check out Chris' cover art, and full tracklisting here.
Moscow Saturday denounced the “bellicose” and “anti-Russian” nature of new US nuclear policy, warning it would take necessary measures to ensure its own security.
“The bellicose and anti-Russian nature of this document is obvious,” the foreign ministry said in a statement, adding that it was “deeply disappointed”.
The Pentagon on Friday revealed plans to revamp its nuclear arsenal, largely in response to Russian actions in recent years.
Source: AFP
“Of all the big chain stores closing down, this one makes me the most sad.” “You know what is sad, Toys ‘R’ Us was a family experience once.” Newsroom readers are feeling nostalgic after news broke that Toys “R” Us is closing hundreds of stores in the U.S.
Toys “R” Us is about to shut down after 70 years in business. Six months after filing for bankruptcy in the U.S., the company will be closing or selling more than 700 stores, with thousands of employees losing their jobs. There’s an overall sadness in Newsroom with commenters sharing their memories of being a Toys “R” Us kid: “I got my first Cabbage Patch Kid at Toys ‘R’ Us.”
Unable to recover from debt and keep up with online competition, the famous retailer will say goodbye in the coming months.
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SAO PAULO, April 28 TIM Participaçoes SA , Brazil's second-largest wireless phone company, posted first-quarter net income of 132 million reais ($41.46 million), up 3.3 percent from a year earlier, according to a securities filing on Friday.
Profit at the Brazilian unit of Telecom Italia was near an average estimate of 134 million reais in a Thomson Reuters survey of analysts.
Net services revenue rose 3.5 percent as TIM continued to focus on higher value postpaid customers after a punishing two-year recession that has eroded Brazilians' purchasing power.
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, a gauge of operating profit known as EBITDA, rose 8.7 percent to 1.263 billion reais, above an average estimate of 1.244 billion reais.
EBITDA as a share of revenue rose to 32.0 percent from 30.2 percent a year earlier. ($1 = 3.1836 reais) (Reporting by Silvio Cascione; Writing by Brad Haynes; editing by Susan Thomas)
Project Veritas has once again uncovered voter fraud taking place. Their undercover journalists caught election officials in Nashua, New Hampshire welcoming out of state voters with open arms.
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Acuna was reassigned to minor-league camp Monday.
If spring results were the lone component of a roster decision, Acuna would be in the major leagues. The star prospect slashed .432/.519/.727 with four homers and four stolen bases in 16 spring games, making it abundantly clear that he's major-league ready. Of course, the Braves can claim an extra year of control over the 20-year-old if they keep him in the minors until April 13, likely being a big enough factor to force Acuna back to Gwinnett for a short period of time. Acuna will very likely be back in Atlanta before the end of April barring an injury, so he's still worth an extended look even in single-season leagues.
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Tim McGraw and Faith Hill are ringing in their 21st wedding anniversary today!
The country couple tied the knot in 1996 and welcomed three daughters shortly thereafter—Gracie, 20, Maggie, 19, and Audrey, 15. Now, they've surpassed so many Hollywood couples as they've been together for over two decades with what appears to be many more to come.
In fact, we looked back at some of their cutest moments over the years, and if a picture speaks a thousand words, these two are only falling in love more and more every day.
PinnacleHealth System paid $231 million for the four hospitals it recently bought from Community Health Systems. The figure was contained in a document Tennessee-based CHS recently filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
The four hospitals are: Carlisle Regional Medical Center, with 165 licensed beds; Memorial Hospital of York, with 100 licensed beds; Lancaster Regional Medical Center, with 214 licensed beds; and Heart of Lancaster Regional Medical Center, with 148 licensed beds.
PinnacleHealth's acquisition of the four hospitals became final in at the end of June.
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The Tony Pero Memorial Golf Tournament was held at Elmhurst Country Club. The event raised money and awareness for Drug and Alcohol Treament Services. 120 golfers came out on a sun splashed day at Elmhurst.
Sole bookrunner and mandated lead arranger HSBC launched the transaction into general syndication in May with an initial size of $630m. The three year facility paid a margin of 256.5bp over dollar Libor or Hibor depending on the currency that the lenders commit.
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Bloomer (WQOW) - They are often referred to as man's best friend, but for our veterans, service dogs can be a life changing necessity.
Lucas Solie of Augusta served in the military from 2003 to 2015, and thanks to the donation of a fellow veteran, he is now living with a German Shepherd named Echo.
Solie was recommended through the AMVETS program, and Saturday a ceremony was held at the veteran's clubhouse in Bloomer honoring Solie and his new dog.
Echo is about half way through service-dog training, but already Solie said his life has been changed by his new companion.
"I don't know if I can put it into words to be honest with you," Solie said. "Getting Echo has really opened doors to my life that I didn't have before. She gave me back the purpose that I lost leaving the military"
The dog's trainer said the animal is important because it provides love and support at all hours of the day, even when other people aren't around to help.
NEW YORK, March 31 Third Avenue Management, its founder Martin Whitman and other defendants have reached a $14.25 million settlement of a lawsuit by investors in a junk bond mutual fund they oversaw that collapsed in December 2015.
The preliminary accord resolves claims the defendants failed to ensure that the Third Avenue Focused Credit Fund had enough liquidity to avert a demise, and the fund misrepresented its ability to properly value securities it owned.
Affiliated Managers Group Inc, which holds a majority stake in Third Avenue, previously set aside money to cover the settlement, which requires court approval. (Reporting by Jonathan Stempel in New York; Editing by Cynthia Osterman)
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Andrew Johnson National Cemetery hosted its annual Flag Burning Ceremony today on the 240th anniversary of Flag Day.
The ceremony began with a little history lesson from Park Ranger Burke Greear and then the burning ceremony began.
The first step of the process is to dismantle the flag stripe by stripe and then each color is burned in order beginning with the red then white and lastly the blue.
The first flag that was retired was the Garrison flag, the largest of the flags, that flies over the cemetery. The ashes of the flags that are retired will be spread on the campus of Andrew Johnson National Cemetery.
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Top high school prospect Marvin Bagley III has committed to Duke and is eligible to play in the 2017-18 season, immediately making the Blue Devils a top national-title contender.
Bagley made his announcement on ESPN’s SportsCenter on Monday night.
The 6-foot-11 Bagley is widely considered the top recruit of the 2018 recruiting class, but last month petitioned the NCAA to reclassify and become college eligible for the upcoming season.
Bagley went on campus visits in July to Duke and USC, with UCLA also in the mix.
Bagley started his high school career at Tempe Corona del Sol High School and ended up at Southern California’s Chatsworth Sierra Canyon High School.
The long, athletic big man will likely be in the mix to be the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA draft whenever he decides to leave college.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP)  Officials say a Sacramento Skinhead street gang member is suspected in the slaying of a fellow white inmate in a California state prison.
The death Thursday of 36-year-old Aaron Glynn at Calipatria State Prison is the second prison slaying in less than a month with known white supremacist connections.
Officials say Glynn died of stab wounds to the abdomen, chest and neck. They named as suspects 43-year-old Charles Gilbert "Boots" Demar and 42-year-old Bryan Cook.
Sacramento County prosecutors say Demar was convicted of assault and drug crimes benefiting the gang.
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All three were serving life sentences, Glynn from Tehama County, Cook from San Joaquin County and Demar from Sacramento County.
Devlin Stringfellow, a founder of the Public Enemy Number 1 white supremacist gang, was slain at another prison last month.
The Beaufort County Sheriff's Office is looking for a 28-year-old woman who is known to frequent the Beaufort area.
Investigators say Stacy Renee Vaughn is wanted for removing/destroying or circumventing the operation of an electronic device. Vaughn is 5'1 and weighs around 100 pounds. She has blonde hair and blue eyes.
If you have any information on Vaughn's whereabouts, please contact Cpl. Sinder at 843.255.3421, or Beaufort County Dispatch at 843.524.2777. You can also contact Crimestoppers at 1.888.274.6372.
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CHICAGO (AP) - Workers at Chicago hotels now have "panic buttons" to summon help if needed.
An ordinance that took effect this week requires hotels to provide the buttons. They're intended to protect housekeeping staff and others who work alone in guest rooms from sexual harassment and other crimes.
A survey of 500 workers conducted by Unite Here Local 1 found 58 percent reported they've experienced at least one incident of sexual harassment by guests. The most common was guests answering their door naked.
The buttons trigger a message to the cellphone of the employee's supervisor, manager and human resources department and provide the employee's name and location.
Karen Kent is president of Unite Here Local 1. She says it's "a new day for women working in Chicago hotels."
SOFIA (Reuters) - Bulgarian world number four Grigor Dimitrov said he would not defend his title at next week’s Sofia Open as he has failed to recover from a shoulder injury.
“I and my team had to take one of the most difficult decisions - to skip this year’s edition of the tournament in Sofia,” Dimitrov said in a statement.
“Earlier today I had my last medical consultation. Unfortunately I will not be at 100 percent ready for next week. If I play it would lead to additional risks and complications.”
Local favourite Dimitrov will be replaced by Swiss Stan Wawrinka, who is trying to resurrect his career after suffering a knee injury.
“On back of disappointing news of Dimitrov injury, great that triple grand slam champion Stan Wawrinka will play Sofia Open,” the tournament director Paul McNamee said on Twitter.
South Korea’s Chung Hyeon will also miss the tournament after failing to recover from the foot injury that forced him to retire from his Australian Open semi-final against Roger Federer.
Tropical Cyclone Cebile held onto its status as a major hurricane in the Southern Indian Ocean when NASA's Aqua satellite passed overhead.
On Feb. 2, the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer or MODIS instrument aboard NASA's Aqua satellite captured a visible-light image of Tropical Cyclone Cebile. The storm maintained its rounded appearance and visible eye.
On Feb. 2 at 10 a.m. EST (1500 UTC) Cebile's maximum sustained winds were estimated at 110 knots (126.6 mph/203.7 kph). That makes Cebile a category three hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson hurricane wind scale. Cebile's center was located near 17.6 degrees south latitude and 75.8 degrees east longitude, about 659 nautical miles south-southeast of Diego Garcia. Cebile was moving to the south-southeast at 6 knots (6.9 mph/11.1 kph).
Cebile is moving south and is expected to continue weakening. The Joint Typhoon Warning Center forecast calls for the storm to turn to the southeast and weaken more rapidly under increasingly adverse conditions.
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick Three-Evening' game
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the "Pick Three-Evening" game were:
1-3-9, Fireball: 7
(one, three, nine; Fireball: seven)
Motorists are having to find different routes following last week’s closure of a bridge along Meadowbrook Road.
Last Thursday, Jackson city officials closed the bridge between Ridgewood Road and East Ridge Drive.
Public Works Director Robert Miller said the bridge is one of 13 that is closed in the city, awaiting repairs.
The structure was shut down following inspections by the Mississippi Office of State Aid Road Construction.
“Meadowbrook Road is currently under evaluation for design alternatives. A timeline for repair will be identified once the alternative is selected,” he said.
Drivers are using detours along several neighborhood streets.
Miller said additional bridge closings are likely.
Japan has been hit by two earthquakes in minutes
Witnesses claim to have felt the quakes as far away as Tokyo, some 195 kilometres away.
One said: "Long and strong earthquake. Probably lasted for more than 15 seconds. Felt like intensity 5 here in Chiba-shi."
The latest quake to hit Japan today struck just off the coast of Iwaki at 15:56 on Friday.
Moderate aftershocks are to be expected, experts have warned.
European quake agency (EMSC) tweeted:"M6.0 #earthquake (#地震) strikes 195 km NE of #Tokyo (#Japan) 15 min ago. Effects reported by witnesses."
The quake is then believed to have been downgraded to 5.4, with the EMSC saying: "M5.4 #earthquake (#地震) strikes 128 km S of #Sendai-shi (#Japan) 25 min ago."
When is Big Mouth season 2 released on Netflix?
Netflix still hasn’t announced an official release date for season two of Big Mouth.
The streaming giant announced that they had ordered the series to be renewed back in October last year.
It is confirmed that new episodes will be released in 2018.
The renewal was revealed on Twitter last year after Netflix shared a video of Big Mouth’s characters getting ready for the big announcement.
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The man behind the now closed restaurant Muselet recently put his talents to use and created a series of Pinoy Pop-Up events at local venues around Portland.
Each pop-up event features a combination of Oregon wine, European wine and Filipino cuisine.
MORE’s Molly Riehl stopped by Viola Wine Cellars over the weekend to check out what the pop-up has to offer.
Another Pinoy Pop-up will take place on March 26 at Oregon Wines on Broadway. To learn more, visit Muselet Restaurant & Wine Bar’s Facebook page.
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The Moving Wall at General Butler State Park
"The Moving Wall" is the half-sized replica of the Washington, DC Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and has been touring the country for thirty plus years. When John Devitt attended the 1982 dedication in Washington, he felt the positive power of "The Wall." He vowed to share that experience with those who did not have the opportunity to go to Washington.
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An 80-year-old woman was knocked unconscious on her own driveway during a violent robbery in Northampton.
The victim had been shopping in Bellinge when the attack happened at about 1.45pm on Friday, August 4.
A police spokeswoman said the victim remembered coming round from being unconsciousness on her front drive in Station Road, Billing.
"She had suffered a dislocated shoulder during this incident, which police are treating as robbery," the spokeswoman added.
Anyone with information should call Northamptonshire Police on 101 or Crimestoppers, in confidence, on 0800 555111.
Crews clearing out the future site of TopGolf in Myrtle Beach. (Source WMBF News)
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) – It’s official – construction has begun on the site of the highly-anticipated TopGolf location in Myrtle Beach.
WMBF News cameras captured constructions crews clearing out the property at the corner of 29th Avenue North and Robert Grissom Parkway, across from Myrtle Beach Elementary School. Back in July, city officials approved the golf-themed entertainment center at that location. City officials construction has begun at the site.
The entertainment attraction, described by its website as a premier golf entertainment complex with a 240-yard outfield and dartboard-like targets on the "course" that players are trying to hit, is expected to bring 450 jobs.
We’re still working to learn more about the timeline of the project, and when it is expected to officially open.
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“The headlines are hands down the best in the world,” said Angela Rye, the CNN commentator and attorney .
“I love to read it,” said the sports journalist Jemele Hill. “I just can’t retweet it.”
Bossip, an Atlanta-based gossip website with a focus on black celebrity, was founded in 2006 and acquired by the media network Interactive One last year. Since then, the audience of the website has more than doubled, according to Janeé Bolden, the site’s managing editor. In part, that’s because of the website’s lyrical, often biting headlines, which inspire devotion, fear and above all, strong reactions. Ms. Bolden said that Lil Wayne’s manager made the sign of the cross when she told him where she worked.
The Times asked Bossip editors to talk about some of their favorite headlines and how they came about.
YEREVAN, AUGUST 14, ARMENPRESS. Within the frames of his working visit to Kazakhstan, Prime Minister of Armenia Karen Karapetyan had a private meeting with Prime Minister of Russia Dmitry Medvedev in Astana, press service of the government told Armenpress.
Both officials highlighted that the trade turnover between Armenia and Russia is increasing, and there are positive trends in the bilateral economic figures.
During the meeting a number of issues of Armenian-Russian cooperation agenda, as well as the dates of the Russian PM’s visit to Armenia were discussed.
PM Karapetyan in Astana is participating in the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council’s session.
Western Nevada College President Chet Burton is leaving WNC.
Burton resigned Friday to take the job as chief financial officer for the Nevada System of Higher Education.
"He was asked by the new chancellor to be in charge of finance for the whole system,"said Anne Hansen, special assistant of external affairs for WNC.
Jamie McNinch, director Information and Marketing Services Personnel, said Burton will start with the chancellor on Aug. 21.
Mark Ghan, WNC vice president, will take over officer in charge until an acting/interim president is named.
Burton has been head of WNC since Fall 2013.
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The legacy of the beloved “Mister Rogers Neighborhood” lives on with the award- winning television series, Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, from The Fred Rogers Company and PBS KIDS. Now, Daniel and his friends are hopping aboard the trolley to delight live audiences with DANIEL TIGER’S NEIGHBORHOOD LIVE! Donning his iconic red sweater, Daniel invites the audience on an interactive musical adventure as he and his friends explore their much-loved Neighborhood of Make-Believe. Through the show’s familiar themes and music, the neighbors share stories of friendship, helping others and celebrating new experiences in this live theatrical production filled with singing, dancing, laughter and “grr-ific” surprises that will warm the hearts of multiple generations.
The oil giant British Petroleum (BP) oil and gas well on Alaska’s Northern Slope that blew out on Friday continues to spill crude oil and gas uncontrollably.
There have been no injuries or reports of damage to wildlife, but crews trying to secure the well have failed amid frigid winds gusting to 38 miles an hour.
Well pressure was monitored throughout the night and excess pressure was bled off to keep it within a safe rang. There was no estimate about volumes of natural gas and oil released.
The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) said in a statement that asecond leak had been reduced but was still emitting gas.
Washington Post quoted Brett Clanton, a BP spokesman in Houston saying that BP is in the process of shutting in a well at the Prudhoe Bay oil field that experienced an unplanned release of hydrocarbon.
No people were in the vicinity of the well at the time of the release and there are no injuries, he added.
WINNIPEG, MB. — If you love McDonald’s hamburgers, you’ll love this.
The Canadian division of the fast food empire will be offering their classic hamburger sandwich for only 67-cents this Wednesday.
McDonald’s is marking its 50th anniversary in Canada this week.
It opened its first store here in Richmond, BC back on August 16th, 1967.
The 67-cent hamburgers will be offered at all of their 1,400 Canadian restaurants.
You’ll have to stop in between 11:00am and 7:00pm, and you can’t get this deal through the drive-thru.
Each customer is limited to three hamburgers.
—Andrew McCrea, MyToba News
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A COMMUNITY developer and an electric-vehicle rental company in Finland have joined forces to encourage people not to own a car, with the ultimate goal of achieving clean, smart cities with fewer cars on the roads and a carbon-neutral economy. As consumers worldwide become conscious of the need for clean and friendly living spaces, many may find out that city dwellers do not need to own a car, which is a major source of pollution.
Start the conversation, or Read more at The Nation.
VANCE, Ala. (AP) – The president and CEO of Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Jason Hoff, showed off the first M-Class SUV to roll off the line in Alabama as the plant in Vance marked that vehicle’s 20th anniversary.
Its license plate reads “JOB 1” and its white body is covered with signatures of the 850 workers who assembled it in February 1997.
News outlets report that the plant now employs 3,500 people and has built more than 2.5 million vehicles.
Hoff says the plant built more than 300,000 cars last year.
The company’s next-generation SUVs will be made in a new $1.3 million expansion. Hoff says they’re getting ready to install equipment there.
One of the best is ways to use Hazelnut Liqueur is to saute large prawns until almost done. Add heavy cream and reduce until thick. Remove from heat & stir in hazelnut liqueur. Divine!
Chelsea want Juventus hitman Higuain with Maurizio Sarri a huge admirer.
Sarri is understood to be close to being officially confirmed as Antonio Conte’s successor, with the Blues close to reaching a compromise with former club Napoli over his departure.
Chelsea have made a new striker the priority with Alvaro Morata and Michy Batshuayi both struggling last term.
The west London giants were keen to sign Romelu Lukaku from Everton but the striker ended up moving to Manchester United instead.
Morata then toiled after joining from Real Madrid while Batshuayi, who joined in 2016, went out on loan to Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund.
Rascal Flatts has decided to move forward with their Las Vegas residency at the Venetian Theatre following the tragic shooting at the Route 91 Harvest Festival.
The trio’s eight-show residency will kick off this weekend with shows on Friday (10/6) and Saturday (10/7), and is slated to continue through the end of the month.
Rascal Flatts announced the news in a message on Instagram, writing, “Our hearts are in Vegas, and we will perform our shows there in honor of the victims and in hopes of bringing some light to such a dark time.”
The trio also said they were donating to the Las Vegas Victim’s Fund and encouraged others to do the same.
Florida Georgia Line, Luke Bryan, and Backstreet Boys have also donated $10,000 each to the victim’s fund which is a GoFundMe campaign that was set up to assist the victims of the Las Vegas shooting. The fund has already raised nearly $10 million.
You’re probably hungover—and we don’t just mean from last night. After two straight months of souped-up smokey eyes, holiday party-ready red lips, and loads of glitter in places it would never be any other time of the year, let’s take a minute to chill with our beauty game. I’m just saying, after spending hours perfecting your favorite makeup look for the dozen or so parties you had last month, it’s not a bad idea to step away from your 64-piece eyeshadow collection for a few weeks. They all worked very hard in December, and now it’s time for your brush collection to rest.
Still, while we may have OD’d on the mascara for an entire month straight, that doesn’t mean you have to do a complete makeup detox. We found 30-plus so-pretty looks—including a natural-looking winter flush, a low-maintenance golden eyeshadow, and a pink lipstick that’s flattering on everyone—that are as simple as they are gorgeous. All the best makeup looks to copy in January, ahead.
Strong (hamstring) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Steelers, Ryan O'Halloran of The Florida Times-Union reports.
Strong is still searching for his debut with the Jaguars. If the 23-year-old receiver is able to play, he'll likely slot into depth roles with special teams upside. However, if No. 2 receiver Marqise Lee (ribs) is unable to play Sunday, Strong may earn more chances on offense.
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May 3 Panalpina Welttransport Holding AG :
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* Panalpina will acquire the family-owned Kenyan company Air Connection, subject to conditions
* The companies reached a respective agreement on May 2, 2017
* The companies have agreed not to disclose any financial details of the deal
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Power is out for hundreds of central Auckland homes following reports of a transformer explosion in Avondale.
Fire Emergency New Zealand responded to Blockhouse Bay Rd at 7.42pm following reports of a transformer explosion.
However after no signs of fire, the matter was passed on to Vector, a FENZ spokesman said.
A Vector spokesperson said the company was sending out a repair crew to investigate.
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A former Trump campaign aide at the centre of a controversial Republican memo released on Friday said he would take further legal steps now that House Republicans made the four-page secret document public.
“Now that a few of the misdeeds against the Trump Movement have been partially revealed, I look forward to updating my pending legal action in opposition to DOJ this weekend,” Carter Page said in an emailed statement. Page has sued the owner of Yahoo News and the U.S. government operator of Radio Free Europe.
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The first in Southern California have been some of the worst this country has ever seen, and they are continuing to grow. Thankfully there are people standing up to help out. From firefighters to Justin Bieber.
Justin Bieber has announced that he will be helping the victims of the fires that have devastated hundreds of homes. He said this in an Instagram video, which you can watch here.
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“Obviously I’m not a fireman, but I can use my resources to figure out ways to get some sort of restoration in certain communities and fundraisers or whatever we can do. So, I’m going to get on that and in the meantime all the families and all the people who are struggling, just know that everything’s gonna be ok,” he said.
Good on you, Justin.
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The New Year means no more “common law” marriages in Alabama. The state will not recognize new common-law marriages beginning January first. Common-law marriages already in effect will continue to be recognized. That kind of marriage refers to couples who live together as a married couple, but who haven't gotten a state marriage license. Lawmakers voted earlier this year to prohibit the recognition of new common-law marriages. An appellate judge last year urged lawmakers to make the change.
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A High Prairie woman has organized a quilting project to make quilts to support those involved in the crash of the Humboldt Broncos’ bus April 6 that led to 16 casualties.
“It is my hope that we make 30 quilts,” says Terri Rosser.
Kits of materials for the quilts are available at The Pin Cushion Boutique free to pick up.
“I have businesses sponsoring to help pay for the kits,” Rosser says.
Each quilt measures 60-by-48 inches.
People can make the quilts at home or join the quilting bee on April 28, Rosser says.
She responded to a public call on social media from a Humboldt quilters group asking for quilts with the Broncos’ colours.
“They are looking for 200-plus quilts that will be given to the survivors and families of those who passed away,” Rosser says.
“They also want to give quilts to the first responders.”
The Brooncos’ logo will be added to the quilts in Humboldt, she says.
For more information, phone Rosser at (780) 523-0446.
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Workers on the new Milwaukee Bucks arena are taking a cue from the athletes who will be playing inside — and warming up before hitting the job.
Minnesota-based Mortenson is managing the $524 million project, which started last June and is expected to wrap up next fall.
Operating Group Safety Director Mel Langlais (lan-GLAY') says the morning sessions with the 500 to 600 workers squatting, stretching and wiggling "in the middle" sets a tone for the rest of the day and gets their minds focused on safety. They also meet in smaller groups midday.
Mortenson started daily stretching about 20 years ago. Langlais says some workers were skeptical at the warmup program initially, but it has now become part of their culture.
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has produced customized champagne bottles, in anticipation of the Super Eagles’ victory over Zambia, in a 2018 World Cup qualifier on Saturday.
Nigeria need all three points, to guarantee a spot at next year’s tournament in Russia.
Should that happen, the NFF will throw up a luxury bash with special bottles of wine.
The images of the champagne leaked online on Friday.
Media Officer of the Eagles, Toyin Ibitoye, however denied knowledge of the luxury celebration in store.
“We don’t know anything about champagne, all we know is training and getting the ticket to Russia,” he said.
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Halak will get the starting nod for Monday's clash with Washington.
Halak has been less than stellar of late, as he has posted a 1-2-1 record with a 3.11 GAA in his previous four outings. It won't get any easier for the netminder when he squares off with Alex Ovechkin and company, who are averaging 3.06 goals per game -- 10th highest in the league.
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President Bush, accompanied by Chabad Rabbis, is seen in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, April 15, 2008, after signing the Honor of Education and Sharing Day Proclamation. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
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HAMILTON, Ohio — An Ohio teenager who pleaded guilty to fatally shooting her father has been sentenced to juvenile prison until she's 21.
The 15-year-old was sentenced on Monday in Butler County Juvenile Court. She pleaded guilty last month to a murder charge. She originally was charged with aggravated murder.
Authorities say the teen loaded a handgun and shot her 71-year-old father in the face in February 2017 at the family's home in Hamilton, roughly 30 miles (48 kilometres ) north of Cincinnati. Authorities say she told 911 dispatchers that she shot him.
Her attorney says the girl accepts responsibility. A motive hasn't been offered.
The judge says the teen could serve several years to life in adult prison if she doesn't behave in juvenile prison.
A new study finds that stress might be contagious.University of Calgary researchers studied pairs of mice. They submitted one to mild stress then teamed them back up.Both mice showed the same signs of stress.The study suggests that stress could be a sign of empathy for those around us.Researchers say you can avoid catching it by taking a step back when confronted by someone whose stress levels are running high.
Toronto van driver charged with 10 counts of murder
Farzad Salehi consoles his wife, Mehrsa Marjani, who was at a nearby cafe and witnessed the aftermath when a van plowed down a crowded sidewalk in Toronto. | Aaron Vincent Elkaim/The Canadian Press via AP
TORONTO — A judge in Canada has ordered the 25-year-old man suspected of plowing a van into pedestrians in north Toronto detained on 10 counts of first-degree murder and 13 of attempted murder.
Suspect Alek Minassian learned of the charges in a brief initial hearing before a judge in Toronto on Tuesday.
Minassian wore a white jail jumpsuit and had his hands handcuffed. He showed little emotion.
He was asked to say his name and if he understood an order not to have any contact with anyone injured in Monday’s crash scene on a busy sidewalk.
He did not enter a plea to the charges and was ordered to return to court on May 10.
RELATED: 10 killed, 15 injured after van struck pedestrians in Toronto
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Wales started the 2018 Six Nations with a bang as they swept aside slight-favourites Scotland with as fine a performance as seen from Warren Gatland's side since the 2013 destruction of England.
A brace from Leigh Halfpenny as well as tries from Gareth Davies and Steff Evans sealed a comfortable victory for Gatland's men to seal their first bonus point in the Six Nations.
It was a performance that surprised many, but what did our rugby writers make of it?
Who impressed them the most? And how do they think Wales will fare at Twickenham next week?
All that on more on the latest episode of the Welsh Rugby Podcast...
Google’s self-driving Lexus drives along street during a demonstration at Mountain View. But the real work of testing the self-driving software has been done at Atwater’s Castle Airport. Tony Avelar AP
We stopped New England College's Chester Gallery to check out the annual student art exhibition. We stopped New England College's Chester Gallery to check out the annual student art exhibition. We stopped New England College's Chester Gallery to check out the annual student art exhibition. We stopped New England College's Chester Gallery to check out the annual student art exhibition. Clockwise, from top left: Justin Tridade; Kyla Seleno; Lila Sakurai; Brieann Petrowicz; Cristian Gonzalez; Hannah Sutdevant. We stopped New England College's Chester Gallery to check out the annual student art exhibition.
We stopped by New England College’s Chester Gallery, located at 39 Main St. in Henniker, to check out the school’s annual student art exhibition. The show, which will be on display through March 3, is free and open to the public during gallery hours, Tuesday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Fridays 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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West Columbia Police have arrested a man who barricaded himself in a home during a five-hour-long standoff with police.
Dominique Sligh, 24, of West Columbia, was arrested and charged with attempted murder and domestic violence of a high and aggravated nature.
Both West Columbia Police officers and SLED were at a home in the 700 block of Center Street, according to West Columbia Police Assistant Chief Scott Morrison.
Police arrived at the home following a domestic dispute call around 9:30 a.m. after Sligh and his girlfriend had an argument. Sligh fired six shots from a handgun inside the apartment and the girlfriend then fled the home. Sligh, however, stayed inside until SLED deployed gas into the residence and he was arrested without incident.
No one was injured and he was the only person inside the home.
Sligh will be taken to the Lexington County Detention Center.
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The announcement of a comprehensive gold policy as proposed by the Union finance minister in his Budget speech on February 1 has been further delayed. A panel set up by the Niti Ayog and headed by a principal adviser in it, Ratan P Watal, had given a report on this to the finance ministry on February 22.
In March, a ministry official had said the policy would be announced in April. However, the Nirav Modi fraud case and then changes in portfolios of officials in charge of gold policy in the ministry had delayed the finalisation. Sources said another ...
Arsenal star Alexis Sanchez grabbed a last-gasp winner for Chile in their World Cup qualification game against Ecuador overnight.
Sanchez struck in the 87th minute to give his side a 2-1 win.
Arturo Vidal pounced on a defensive error by Ecuador and squared the ball to Felipe Gutiérrez. His shot was saved, but Sanchez pounced on the rebound to secure three points for Chile.
The crucial win means Chile sit third in the qualification table going into the last round of games. But they are level on points with fourth-placed Colombia, only one point ahead of Peru and Argentina, and two points ahead of Paraguay. And Chile’s final game is against Brazil.
You can see highlights from the game, including Sanchez’s dramatic goal, in the video below.
Othello at Woodland Park
Directed by Drew Davidson, this modern spin on a classic tells the story of Othello, a general in the army, marrying a prominent senators daughter, Desdemona, in secrecy. Othello’s ensign, Iago, harbors a secret jealousy and resentment towards him. Intent on revenge, Iago hatches an evil plan to destroy Othello by planting seeds of jealousy in his mind.
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Trumbo went 2-for-5 with a pair of doubles and scored a run in Sunday's 11-4 win in Toronto.
The slugger had just one extra-base hit (a home run) through his first 39 at-bats of the season, but he found some power in his team's 15-hit effort on Sunday. Trumbo is slashing .205/.239/.318 through his first 11 games of the campaign. Last year at this point, the 31-year-old was hitting .386/.413/.750 with five bombs, he's well behind the pace of his career year in 2016, although it's obviously very early.
Police have seized a large quantity of cannabis while making enquiries at a residential address in the west end of Morecambe.
A suspect is helping police with their inquiries.
1:19 Bradenton's Village of the Arts hoping for the best in 2017 Pause
3:03 Talkback: Mark Young talks about Vice Mayor Gene Gallo's tragic loss of his wife
2:15 The zany 9th Annual Shamrock Shiver Charity Plunge
1:17 Samoset Neighborhood Association looks to 2017 for continued improvements
0:49 Gene Gallo reflects on the loss of his wife
0:40 Suspect in armed robbery of Bradenton convenience store arrested
0:55 Woman saves neighbor's 80-pound mastiff in Christmas day fire
0:58 Little Rebekah is Manatee's first baby of 2017
0:22 Anti-Donald Trump protesters cross bridge onto Fort Lauderdale Beach
PEACHEY, Alice Raukawa
PEACHEY,
Alice Raukawa 6-1-1966 ~ 6-10-2017.
Who passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of Ralph, beloved mother of Lukas and much loved daughter-in-law of Katherine and Louis, much loved sister -in-law of Gerry, Liz, Helen, Indra and Steve. Much loved Aunty of Peter, Mia, Alex, Hannah, Georgia, Louie, Amy and Bruno. Much loved niece of Arnold. We acknowledge in gratitude the support of Pauline, Alice’s whanau, and her friends at Raphael House.
A service for Alice will be held at Rosewood, 415 Queen Street, Masterton on Monday 9th October at 10.00am, followed by private cremation.
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April 13 JPMorgan Chase & Co
* Quarterly firm NII up $720 million YoY and up $328 million QoQ with NIM up 11 bps QoQ
* Q1 fixed income markets revenue $4.2 billion, up 17% YoY
* Expect firmwide Q2 net interest income to be up about $400 million QoQ
* Expect firmwide 2017 net interest income to be up about $4.5 billion YoY based upon the implied curve
* Sees firmwide 2017 adjusted expense to be about $58 billion
* Expect firmwide 2017 net charge-offs to be $5 billion (+/-) Source text: bit.ly/2pbKsuR Further company coverage:
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R S PURA: A team of District Administration under the supervision of Additional DC Kanta Devi evicted four families from the old Railway Station land in compliance with the Govt decision to make it Heritage Centre.
The team while evicting the families seized the houses constructed by these people. The family members including Devi Datta, Kamlesh Devi, Mangla Devi, Devi Chand and others strongly condemned the government action and said that they have been thrown out of the land and their houses without giving any notice. They demanded that they should be provided government quarters for the time being.
From the Parkersburg News and Sentinel, W.Va.:
…In West Virginia, a request has gone out from the governor for legislators to approve $20 million for the Tourism Office to spend on marketing the state. Tourism Commissioner Chelsea Ruby says that kind of money will generate a return on investment of about 8-to-1: $20 million now will mean $160 million economic activity later.
She is probably right. Ruby is very good at her job. But what if one or two of the new campaigns produced by such a project was designed to attract employers, not just tourists? You have likely seen such commercials for states like New York — some of them go so far as to spell out the benefits to employers of the tax and regulatory environment in the state.
Read the entire editorial at http://www.newsandsentinel.com/opinion/editorials/2018/01/tourism-w-va-ads-should-also-target-employers/
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A packaging factory in Durban caught fire in the early hours of Monday morning, KwaZulu-Natal paramedics said.
Rescue Care spokesperson Garrith Jamieson said the cause of the fire was still unknown.
"The fire at the factory on South Coast Road, near Kenyon Howden Road, is now under control. We are still at the scene. The eThekwini fire department is investigating the cause of the fire," said Jamieson.
He said no injuries have been reported.
Source: News24
Students to race each other on boats built for project
RYE, N.H. (AP) — Students in New Hampshire who spent a year building boats in a school workshop are set to race their creations this week in a first-ever regatta.
Four grades of students at Rye Junior High each made two boats during the past year as a part of a program that combined woodworking instruction with a history of local harbors. The Portsmouth Herald reports the culmination of the program will be Thursday's Rye Rowing Regatta in Rye Harbor where three teams of students will have a rowing competition.
After the race, everyone will meet at the junior high for a community barbecue. One of the boats will be raffled off and the other five will be auctioned to raise money for future projects.
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) - A federal judge has overturned a jury decision that found a former president of Bolivia and his defense minister responsible for government killings during 2003 unrest.
U.S. Senior District Judge James Cohn upheld a defense motion Wednesday that there was insufficient evidence to support an April verdict that included $10 million in damages in a lawsuit filed by Bolivians whose family members were among the dead.
The jury verdict had followed a nearly three-week trial of the civil suit in federal court in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Jurors found against former Bolivian President Gonzalo Sanchez de Lozada and his former defense minister, Jose Carlos Sanchez Berzain. Both live in the U.S.
The lawsuit was filed under the Torture Victim Protection Act, which authorizes suits in the U.S. for extrajudicial killings.
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) _ Lincoln officials are paving the way for a new
bike-sharing program similar to one already in place in Omaha.
The Lincoln Journal Star reports that City Council is expected to decide on a $775,000 equipment contract and a $659,500 operation contract with BCycle on Monday. The company also operates Omaha’s bike-share program.
A Lincoln-Lancaster County official says the company will likely begin setting up equipment in late February. The program aims to launch 100 bikes and 18 stations downtown in April.
The bikes will have three speeds and adjustable seats to accommodate riders of different heights.
Federal grants and sponsorship donations are covering the costs of the bikes and about one-third of operation costs. Officials are still working to determine the costs of rides and memberships.
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CS Odessa announces Financial Infographics Solution for ConceptDraw Pro
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Todd Furhman joins to help with the NFL picks for week 5 and the guys spend much of the rest of the hour talking baseball, including our final Talkin’ Twins segment of the year with Cory Provus.
According to FX Strategists at UOB Group, AUD/USD is expected to keep the rangebound theme within the 0.7830/0.7980 range in the near term.
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24-hour view: “The strong support highlighted at 0.7830 held as AUD rebounded after touching a low of 0.7839 last Friday. While the recovery appears to be running ahead of itself, there is room for a test of 0.7920. From here, a move above this level is not ruled out but the next major resistance at 0.7945 is unlikely to come under serious threat. Support is at 0.7870 followed by the 0.7839 low”.
“The robust recovery ahead of the strong 0.7830 support was not unexpected (low of 0.7839 last Friday). We have highlighted the ‘lackluster momentum’ late last week and the strong rebound indicates that the recent downward pressure has eased. From here, the outlook for AUD is still deemed as neutral and this pair is expected to trade sideways between 0.7830 and 0.7980”.
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Hideki Matsuyama withdrew from the Waste Management Phoenix Open before his second-round tee time Friday because of a left wrist injury, ending his bid to match Arnold Palmer's record of three straight victories in the event.
Matsuyama opened with a 2-under 69 on Thursday at TPC Scottsdale. The 25-year-old Japanese star has five PGA Tour victories, also winning the World Golf Championships' HSBC Champions and Bridgestone Invitational last year. He tied for 12th last week at Torrey Pines in San Diego.
Matsuyama won the past two years on the fourth hole of playoffs, beating Rickie Fowler in 2016 and Webb Simpson in 2017. Palmer won the Phoenix Open three times in a row from 1961 to 1963.
April 9 Ascentech KK:
* Says its stock will begin trading on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) Mothers on April 25, 2017, under the symbol "3565"
* In its initial public offering, the company will offer a total of 410,000 common shares, comprised of newly issued 120,000 shares and privately held 290,000 shares
* Says the nominal offering price as of filing date of Registration Statement is 1,720 yen per share with total offering amount will be 705.2 million yen, and the fixed offering price will be announced at later date
* SBI Securities Co Ltd will be the underwriters for this offer
Source text in Japanese: goo.gl/rK4hK6
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"This was a movie that was full of many reasons why it shouldn't work – and those are the reasons why it works," said Del Toro of the film, a dreamlike, 1960s-set love story between a mute janitor and a fish-man. "And for you to tell me today to keep doing these insane fables that I've believed in for 25 years means the world to me."
About St Cuthberts Dementia Cafe
The Dementia Cafe provides information about living with dementia and other services available locally in an informal and comfortable environment. A Dementia Cafe is also a place to relax, socialise and meet other people with dementia and their carers.
Manassas City is scheduled to award $77,410 in matching grants to local business who agree to improve the facades of their buildings, exterior signage, and landscaping. Multiple businesses applied for the city's Local Incentives Program help Grant.
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PARIS (AP) — French President Francois Hollande is calling for new security measures around the country's presidential race, notably to protect against hacking.
Hollande's order came after the campaign of centrist Emmanuel Macron accused Russia of trying to sway the April 23-May 7 election.
Hollande asked top security officials Wednesday to present electoral security measures next week "including in the cyber domain."
Mounir Mahjoubi, head of digital campaigning for Macron, told The Associated Press that his team identified thousands of hacking attempts originating from Ukraine in recent weeks.
Mahjoubi says the attempts coincided with what he called a fake news operation targeting Macron in Russia-sponsored media in France.
Macron's leading rivals, Francois Fillon and Marine Le Pen, want to lift sanctions against Russia, while Macron has been less friendly toward Moscow.
The Rs 1,170-crore initial public offering (IPO) of saw 95 times more demand than shares on offer. The institutional portion of the issue was subscribed 151 times, while the comprising high net-worth individuals (HNIs) was subscribed 236 times. The retail investor portion was subscribed 7.3 times. is a leading player in the animal feed segment and it also has a presence across segments, including the crop protection, palm oil, dairy and poultry businesses.
The for the offering was fixed at Rs 450-460 per share.
“The company has a healthy balance sheet with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.7 times in FY17. At the upper band, the stock is available at 32.1 times of FY17 earnings,” the IIFL had said in a note advising its client to subscribe to the offering.
Kotak Mahindra, Axis Capital and Credit Suisse are the book-running lead managers for the issue.
On Friday morning, the Dallas Stars tweeted out a picture of the helmet stickers they will wear tonight to honor former play-by-play announcer Dave Strader and the victims of the Las Vegas attack.
The Dallas Stars host the Las Vegas Black Knights Friday night in the 2017/18 season opener for both teams.
The Securities and Exchange Commission said Tuesday that it settled a case that alleged that the Sugar Land refiner company CVR Energy made inadequate disclosures in regulatory filings about fee arrangements with two investment banks that the company hired to ward off a hostile takeover bid.
SCVR Energy agreed to settle the case without admitting or denying the SEC’s findings. No penalty was accessed which the agency said reflects CVR Energy’s cooperation with the investigation.
A CVR spokeswoman declined comment
The SEC said CVR shareholders were not aware of potential conflicts of interest that stemmed from the fee arrangements with the investment banks. Investors did not know the investment banks could still earn fees if the hostile bidder obtained control of CVR Energy. Neither the hostile bidder nor the investment banks were identified in the SEC’s announcement.
Last night, memories of Gianni Versace were the topic of conversation among guests celebrating the William Vintage x Gianni Versace archive collection, which debuted on Farfetch. At a home tucked away in Beverly Hills, Amal Clooney , Isla Fisher, and Kate Bosworth were among those who came to toast the line. The intimate poolside affair was hosted by stylist Elizabeth Stewart along with William Vintage’s own William Banks-Blaney and Farfetch. Jaime King, Rachel Zoe, and Serayah perused the array of mannequins wearing familiar looks from Versace’s most memorable collections.
The 500 pieces span 20 years, from Versace’s early designs in 1977 through to his final Fall 1997 line; it’s believed to be the largest collection ever to become available. And, of course, with such a large collection, it only makes sense to throw a fete of equal measure, something that celebrates Gianni Versace, making his memory the undeniable guest of honor.
• Kachikwu: Structural defects may derail 2019 target to end petrol imports Ejiofor Alike and Chineme Okafor in Abuja Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has directed the Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun to pay oil marketers all outstanding subsidy claims, which the marketers estimated at about $2 billion, THISDAY has learnt. This is coming as […]
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Mealey's Insurance - Federal Judge: ERISA Stock Ownership Plan Cannot Seek Recovery Under Crime Policy
HOUSTON - A federal judge in Texas on Feb. 9 held that a third-party holding corporate stock cannot seek coverage under an insurance policy's plain language that limits coverage to "direct" losses when a corporate officer committed fraud that caused the devaluation of the corporation's stock (HC4, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan v. Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America, No. 16-00090, S.D. Texas, 2017 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 19605).
In this edition of the Brief from Brussels: There’s pressure from the EU parliament to sort the bloc’s broken asylum system, with one MEP saying ‘failure is no longer an option.’ But will the Dublin regulations be reformed? And, as policies are debated, thousands attend the funeral in Brussels for a migrant girl fatally shot by Belgian police during a van chase. Click on the image above to watch the programme.
Move over David Attenborough - US rapper Snoop Dogg is now the new voice of nature documentaries.
The US rapper and producer has teamed up with US talk show host Jimmy Kimmel to produce a comedic take on the BBC's Planet Earth.
Titled Plizzanet Earth the segment features Snoop Dogg, who voices over various clips from the famous nature show.
In the latest comic sketch the rapper voiced-over one of the most watched episodes from Planet Earth – Iguana vs Snakes.
The terrifying clip shows an iguana as it's chased by a den of snakes.
"There are snakes coming from all angles," Snoop Dogg can be heard yelling in the clip.
"What the hell is going on?
"Snakes are straight assh***s as you can tell."
HARDCOVER FICTION
1. The President is Missing — James Patterson and Bill Clinton.
2. The Outsider — Stephen King.
3. Tom Clancy: Line of Sight — Mike Maden.
4. Shelter in Place — Nora Roberts.
5. The Fallen — David Baldacci.
6. The Pharaoh Key — Preston/Child.
7. Before the Storm — Christie Golden.
8. The Gray Ghost — Clive Cussler, Robin Burcell.
9. There There — Tommy Orange.
10. The Death of Mrs. Westaway — Ruth Ware.
HARDCOVER NONFICTION
1. Magnolia Table — Joanna Gaines and Marah Stets.
2. Trump’s America — Newt Gingrich.
3. Calypso — David Sedaris.
4. The Soul of America — Jon Meachum.
5. 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos — Jordan B. Peterson.
6. Girl, Wash Your Face — Rachel Hollis (Thomas Nelson).
7. The Restless Wave — John McCain and Mark Salter.
8. Lincoln’s Last Trial — Abrams/Fisher.
9. Three Days in Moscow — Bret Baier.
10. The Plant Paradox Cookbook — Steven R. Gundry.
— Compiled by Publishers Weekly, powered by NPD BookScan
DELRAY BEACH, Fla. -- Community members marched side by side with Delray Beach police officers to unite as one on Sunday.
Citizens and police took part in the March For Hope.
After the march a rally was held at Daughter of Zion Seventh-Day Adventist Church.
There, kids were able to grab back to school supplies and groceries.
Organizes say the rally is not only about creating change, but doing it together as a community.
Coordinator Michael Hannah said, "We stand for hope today, we unite together today, to ensure that our children of today are taken care of. We're going to stand and go all in - radical being the new normal for us."
This was the second annual March For Hope held in Delray Beach.
THE MP for Portsmouth South is spending his parliamentary recess on a delegation to Israel.
During his trip, Labour MP Stephen Morgan said he has so far travelled to Ramallah in the West Bank to meet with a minister from the Palestinian Authority (PA), visited a hospital providing children from the PA and developing countries with lifesaving heart surgery, paid his respects at Yad Vashem, the international Holocaust memorial, and met with the British Ambassador to be briefed on the embassy’s work in the region.
Mr Morgan said: ‘If we in the international community want to seek peace, this sort of engagement with all sides is an important part of the way forward.’
DUSTIN OTTON took the bait. The 28-year-old barista was idly scrolling through Instagram when a pair of pastel-colored Asics sneakers (a collaboration with Boston boutique Bodega) caught his eye. The sneaker’s sunset palette and speckled sole leapt off the screen, and Mr. Otton’s scrolling thumb went into park. He bought the shoes.
For Julian De Sevilla, 24, a social media manager in Tallahassee, Fla., it was an arresting yellow hoodie from John Elliott that gave him pause. The Instagram post in question actually showed an...
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If you're seeking a gentle touch when shopping for weed, check out Bloom. Not only is the vibe calm and the retail experience relaxed, but the budtenders specialize in honesty as much as they do mid- to top-shelf flower—they're willing to help you find something easygoing, or steer you away from products that don't meet your criteria. During my visit, they had several rare phenotypes in stock, which very much met my criteria: one of the usually indica Cactus that turned out sativa dominant, and another of Quantum Kush that took the opposite inversion. I'll be damned if that Cactus was not fantastic, though.
Ben Murray-Bruce, the Senator representing Bayelsa East constituency has reacted to the defection of Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye from the All Progressives Congress, APC.
DAILY POST reports that the embattled lawmaker had on Wednesday decamped from the APC to PDP on the floor of the senate.
Melaye, who appeared with clutches and neck support to Wednesday’s plenary, said he was no longer comfortable sitting on his seat at the wing of the All Progressive Congress (APC). He requested that he be allowed to cross over to the wing of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
However, reacting, Ben Bruce on Twitter welcomed the lawmaker to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.
He wrote, ”Great to have @dino_melaye at the @NGRSenate today and hearty welcome to our great party, @OfficialPDPNig.
”We will treat you good – no trauma or intimidation whatsoever.”
Atmospheric doom metallers, Trees Of Eternity, featuring Fredrik Norrman and Mattias Norrman (ex-Katatonia, October Tide) and Kai Hahto (Wintersun, Swallow The Sun), have released a lyric video for “Eye Of Night”, a track of their new album, Hour Of The Nightingale, out now via Svart Records. Watch the new clip below.
Hour Of The Nightingale tracklisting:
“My Requiem”
“Eye Of Night”
“Condemned To Silence” (feat. Mick Moss of Antimatter)
“A Million Tears”
“Hour Of The Nightingale”
“The Passage”
“Broken Mirror”
“Black Ocean”
“Sinking Ships”
“Gallows Bird” (feat. Nick Holmes of Paradise Lost)
“Eye Of Night” lyric video:
“Hour Of The Nightingale” lyric video:
“A Million Tears” lyric video:
“Broken Mirror” lyric video:
Sampler:
A fatal crash shut down westbound Alico Road at Gator Road in south Lee County on Monday, Dec. 11, 2017. (Photo: Joel Braun/Special to The News-Press)
A fatal crash has shut down westbound Alico Road at Gator Road in Lee County Monday afternoon, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
FHP anticipates Alico Road will be closed for several hours and suggests motorists find alternate routes.
No other information was available Monday afternoon.
Check back for more updates.
A fatal crash shut down westbound Alico Road at Gator Road in south Lee County on Monday, Dec. 11, 2017. (Photo: Joel Braun/Special to The News-Press)
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A Mayfield, Kentucky man is in jail after police said he stole a doorbell.
According to officers with the Mayfield Police Department, 27-year-old Peter Sitchanoff was seen stealing the doorbell from a wall outlet in a video.
Police watched the video on Tuesday, Jan. 2 at 12:45 p.m.
The doorbell was on a wall outlet at the Mayfield/Graves County Need Line.
Police contacted him at his residence and he showed the stolen doorbell to officers.
He was placed under arrest and taken to the Graves County Jail. Sitchanoff was charged with receiving stolen property.
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Tens of thousands of people are marching on Downing Street today to challenge Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt to properly fund the NHS.
Health workers, patients, union members and activists have joined together to demand an end to the "crisis" in the NHS and push for more money from the Tory Health Secretary to fund hospital beds and medical staff.
The 'Fix It Now' march, backed by the Mirror, started at midday.
Speakers at the event, organised by Health Campaigns Together and the People’s Assembly, include actor Ralf Little and Nicky Romero, whose daughter Becky died because of lack of NHS recourses.
You can tweet us your comments and photos @DailyMirror and like us on Facebook for all the latest NHS news.
A pipe bomb that was strapped to a man went off in the New York City subway near the Times Square area of Manhattan on Monday, injuring the …
Wes Welker talks about his experience during the Chargers training camp and what he did to make an impression.
Minnesota sues Arizona-based opioid manufacturer
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota's attorney general is suing an Arizona-based pharmaceutical company, alleging it illegally marketed a painkiller made from the synthetic opioid fentanyl.
The lawsuit was filed Wednesday against Insys Therapeutics. The suit accuses the drugmaker of encouraging physicians to prescribe the painkiller Subsys at higher doses than recommended.
The drug is used to manage pain for cancer patients, but Attorney General Lori Swanson says the company promoted it for improper uses.
The lawsuit also alleges the company paid doctors speaking fees to avoid gift-giving restrictions.
Several other states have sued Insys. Some have reached settlements.
Minnesota health officials have growing concerns about fentanyl abuse. Preliminary numbers show that fatal overdoses caused by the potent narcotic are increasing, with the drug contributing to more than 150 deaths in the state last year.
Leah Remini and Kevin James will reunite for the season finale of Kevin’s new show, “Kevin Can Wait.” What was the name of the show the two previously did together?
UNCLAIMED gold worth Rs 2.60 crore was recovered from below the seats of a Jet Airways flight, 9W 579, from Dubai at Chhattrapati Shivaji International Airport (CSIA), Mumbai on Tuesday by the Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) of Mumbai Customs. The officers recovered six gold bars carrying foreign markings and each weighing 1,000 grams and six cut pieces of gold.
“The total gold weighing 8,990 grams has been valued at Rs 2,59,04,146. The gold bars and cut pieces were hidden under the cushion of two seats used by passengers inside the plane,” a customs official said.
“The said unclaimed gold bars and cut pieces were seized under the reasonable belief that the same were being smuggled into India. Further investigation in the matter is under progress,” the official added.
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About Shurdington Memory Cafe
The Dementia Cafe provides information about living with dementia and other services available locally in an informal and comfortable environment. A Dementia Cafe is also a place to relax, socialise and meet other people with dementia and their carers.
In this picture taken on Tuesday, July 3, 2018 French President Emmanuel Macron, left, performs with a drum at the New Afrika Shrine in Lagos, Nigeria. Macron has arrived in Nigeria in his latest attempt to forge closer ties with English-speaking Africa. Pool Photo via AP Ludovic Marin
BARCELONA, Spain — David Goffin saved a match point to defeat Marcel Granollers of Spain 4-6, 7-6 (2), 6-2 Tuesday in the second round of the Barcelona Open.
Goffin was down 5-1 in the second set before recovering to reach the third round for the second consecutive year in Barcelona.
The fourth-seeded Belgian will play either Leonardo Mayer of Argentina or Karen Khachanov of Russia.
Ecuador Open champion Roberto Carballes Baena of Spain defeated Andreas Haider-Maurer of Austria 6-2, 6-4 to set up a second-round encounter with 10-time champion Rafael Nadal.
A suburban West Palm Beach man is facing multiple charges after he allegedly attacked a woman in her car last week and tried to carjack a tow truck driver that same day. Authorities say Javin Jackson's crime spree began at about 9 a.m. Tuesday in the area of Okeechobee Boulevard and Indian Road just west of the city limits.
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ed note–after all the editorial commentary that has appeared on this website for more than 2 years dealing with the inanity of the ‘Trump is owned by Israel’ meme espoused by certain self-proclaimed ‘experts’ in ‘duh muuvmnt’ the relevance of this story should not need any detailed explanation, and those for whom it does need to be ‘splained’ further, perhaps it’s time for you to go somewhere else for your news and commentary.
Theft by deception, Joseph Court: On Nov. 18 a man reported sending $4,000 to a fake bail bondsman in New Jersey. The victim believed his grandson was incarcerated and needed money to get out of jail. The incident is under investigation.
Assault, Pitts Boulevard: On Nov. 26, police responded to a bar fight.
Theft by deception, Lear Nagle: On Nov. 10, a woman signed charges against a contractor. She said she paid $3,800 for a new air conditioner and it was never installed and he could not be contacted.
Theft, Barkhurst Mill Drive: Several items were reported stolen from a house under construction on Nov. 27.
Disturbance, Center Ridge Road: On Dec. 3, police investigated a disturbance between a man and woman. The woman was determined to be in possession of narcotics and was arrested.
Winter S&C has officially concluded and now it’s time to stretch out that new muscle mass, strength and speed added on by players, as they will step into the 2nd cycle of preparation for the 2018 A...
Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather Jr. are actually going to fight. And for the first time, their feud is going to extend out of just social media.
According to USA TODAY Sports, McGregor and Mayweather will meet on Aug. 26 in Las Vegas for a super fight between the UFC superstar and retired 49-0 boxing legend.
But just because they’re taking the fight to the ring, it didn’t mean McGregor’s social media trash talk was going to stop. The moment the news broke, McGregor took to Twitter to troll the 40-year-old boxing legend.
THE FIGHT IS ON. pic.twitter.com/KhW0u3jRft — Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) June 14, 2017
McGregor tweeted a photo of himself with a photo of Mayweather’s father, Floyd Mayweather Sr.
The UFC star is 12 years younger than Mayweather Jr., so he looked to be mocking Mayweather’s age. Or, we’ve all been played and he’s fighting Mayweather Sr.
Yeah, that’s not going to happen.
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Great Bear Resources (TSXV: GBR) is off to a strong start at its Dixie Lake gold project in western Ontario’s 28 million oz. gold Red Lake district. After revising the project’s geological model, the company completed a 1,000-metre drill program...
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Manchester United suffered a painful Premier League defeat in midweek, falling 2-0 to Spurs at Wembley.
Jose Mourinho will be looking for his side to bounce back immediately, as Alexis Sanchez makes his home debut against Huddersfield Town.
United's defeat saw them fall 15 points off leaders Man City, but more pertinently, allowed Spurs in fifth to close the gap between the two sides to five points.
With Spurs at Liverpool on Sunday however, the visit of David Wagner's Terriers represents the perfect opportunity for Mourinho's side to embolden their position within the top four.
The Special One will also update on the fitness of Marouane Fellaini and will likely also be asked about his touchline issues with Paul Pogba in midweek.
Find out Mourinho's thoughts as he gives his pre-match press conference at Carrington, right here...
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MEGA MEGA Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton continued spent quality time with at her father Dennis Stefani's house for Easter in Los Angeles on Sunday.
MEGA MEGA The couple is more together than ever — even in their work life!
MEGA MEGA Radar was the first to report that Stefani, 47, and Shelton, 40 — who has appeared on every season of the long-running show so far — secretly started dating after the No Doubt singer was cast on season 9.
MEGA MEGA But when Stefani was replaced by Miley Cyrus for season 11, the 24-year-old created a lot of friction with Shelton and his lady love.
MEGA MEGA "Since Miley is set on coming back to the show next season, Gwen definitely does not want to be on the panel alongside her," an on-set source said. "And, of course, since Gwen does not want to return, now Blake is considering throwing in the towel as well!"
Retweet is this Jordan Pickford save is the best of the tournament! #England #WorldCup
But things were very different a few years ago, back when he was an 18-year-old training with the Sunderland academy. Let's take a moment to examine his Twitter, because it's a perfect example of how quickly life can change.
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This year's Arizona Taco Festival is scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 14 and Sunday, October 15, at Talking Stick Resort.
Over 50 restaurants have confirmed their participation in this year's festival, each of which will be slinging $2 tacos. On Saturday, October 15, there will also be a tequila expo, featuring 30 brands offering samples of over 100 tequilas. Sunday will feature a margarita tent.
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Entertainment will include Chihuahua beauty pageants, eating contests, live music, and lucha libre wrestling.
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Tropical Cyclone Marcus shocked even the most experienced weather forecasters, intensifying as it moved closer to the city with winds of more than 130 kilometres an hour.
April 12 SYNLAB Limited:
* Novo A/S to raise stake through 250 million euro subscription to new shares
* Following the closing of the transaction which is scheduled to take place today, novo will own c.20 pct of the equity of SYNLAB (Bengaluru Newsroom)
Dream Kardashian's doldrums have made Aunt Kim a little jealous!
Kim Kardashian West shared a photo with her 9-month-old niece to Instagram on Friday, hilariously noting that even when she cries, Dream is still so, so adorable.
WATCH: Kim Kardashian Reveals Son Saint Has Her 'Same Cry Face'
"Even her cry face is pretty!" the 36-year-old reality star wrote. "I'm gonna take notes!"
Even her cry face is pretty! I'm gonna take notes! A post shared by Kim Kardashian West (@kimkardashian) on Aug 14, 2017 at 12:16pm PDT
Aww, cheer up, Dream! That's pretty high praise coming from Kim, whose own famous tear-shedding moments have been immortalized via memes, GIFs and emojis for years.
WATCH: Kim Kardashian and Kanye West Hire a Surrogate to Have Baby No. 3
And it seems that Kim's cry face has been passed on to her kids! In January, the mother of two tweeted a fan who asked her whether her son, Saint, cries a lot, "omg he has my same cry face.... poor guy!”
Watch the video below for what motherhood has taught Kim.
Feb 14 Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Ltd
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Elections Commissioner Mahinda Deshapriya yesterday said that selling votes or bartering them for goods was a sign of slavery.
“Some candidates are in the habit of distributing everything under the sun, but I urge voters to refrain from selling their voting right,”
Addressing a news conference, Deshapriya said voters should exercise their franchise without fear without accepting anything in return for their votes.
Under the first-past-the-post system it was expected to reduce the amount of money spent on propaganda. However, candidates continued to spend colossal amounts of funds in a bid to win the local government polls, Deshapriya said.
12:49 Reported News Briefs Iyar 9, 5778 , 24/04/18 Iyar 9, 5778 , 24/04/18 Kiryat Motzkin: 62-year-old killed in fall from height A 62-year-old man fell about three storeys in Kiryat Motzkin on Tuesday. The Magen David Adom emergency service was forced to pronounce him dead at the scene. ► ◄ Last Briefs
MIAMI (WSVN) - A judge has set a trial date for a student accused of threatening Coral Gables Senior High School.
The parents of David Fernandez, along with his attorney, were in court Wednesday morning. Fernandez was not present.
A judge set the trial date for sometime in July, while the teen will remain in jail.
Fernandez was arrested Tuesday after he allegedly created a fake email account under a classmate’s name. He then posted threats against Coral Gables Senior High.
Fernandez has been charged with false reporting concerning planting a bomb.
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A miniature artist from Coimbatore paid tribute to freedom fighters and National leaders in a spectacular way. He designed images of over 27 National leaders and freedom fighters on a custard apple. He also designed the image of India map and national flag on a watermelon and Brinjal. The artist designed images of leaders who fought for the freedom of India including Mahatma Gandhi, Subhas Chandra Bose, Jawaharlal Nehru, Bhagat Singh, Bal Gangadhar Tilak. Speaking about his miniatures, the artist Raja said every year he used to do some miniature art during Independence Day. These fruits, he said, will be taken to schools to educate the students about patriotism.
Two men charged with the murder of a Horsham man have appeared in court.
Anthony Williams, aged 37, was found dead at a flat in Park Way, Horsham, with stab wounds on September 19 last year.
Nicholas Bridge, 18, from Brixton, London, and Daniel Omofeghare, 20, of no fixed abode, appeared at Lewes Crown Court on Tuesday May 29.
Bridge and Omofeghare both pleaded not guilty to the charge of murder of the Horsham father.
The trial was due to continue yesterday and the prosecution case is expected to last until June 4 and will be followed by defence and summing up.
The trial continues.
The first boxes from Greater Omaha Packing went out Wednesday. Gov. Pete Ricketts and Nebraska Department of Agriculture Director Greg Ibach helped load the first boxes.
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TAMPA, Fla. -- Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston and fiancee Breion Allen now have a new addition to their home.
Allen, Winston's high school sweetheart, delivered a healthy baby boy, Antonor Malachi Winston, a few days earlier on June 29.
The original due date was July 4.
Winston named the baby Antonor after his father, whom he is very close to.
According to Winston's mother Loretta, they chose Malachi as the middle name because it's the family's favorite book from the Bible, the last book of the Old Testament. In Hebrew, it means "my messenger" or "my angel."
The baby's birth has come during a challenging time for Winston and his family. He currently faces a three-game suspension after the NFL deemed that he inappropriately touched a female Uber driver in March 2016.
He also just recently parted ways with his agents, Greg Genske and Kenny Felder, who had represented him since the start of his NFL career.
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This week Fox 13 car-guy Brian Champagne takes a look at this year's edition of the Hyundai Santa Fe, and he also gives us a sneak peek at the changes expected for the next generation of rides from Hyundai.
However, the shift to cooler weather was less dramatic for the redrocks and high deserts of the south. Highs Tuesday will be in the low-90s, a few degrees lower, but return to the mid-90s on Wednesday in Utah’s Dixie.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Ryder System Inc
* Ryder partners with Chanje Energy to become exclusive sales channel partner and service provider
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NEW YORK — She's once, twice, three times a Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover lady.
Kate Upton is once again gracing the cover of the annual issue, becoming only the fourth woman to do so three times. This year, she's making the splash with three different covers.
Other women who did the cover three times include Tyra Banks, Heidi Klum and Christie Brinkley, who also is featured in this year's edition with her two daughters. Elle Macpherson holds the record with five cover appearances.
Other notables in this year's edition include former cover girl Chrissy Teigen, an expectant mother and athletes including tennis champ Serena Williams and Olympic gold medal gymnast Simone Biles.
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BOSTON — Celtics guard Marcus Smart is active for Game 5 of their first-round playoff series against Milwaukee.
Smart was medically cleared by doctors and participated in the Celtics' Tuesday morning shootaround. Coach Brad Stevens says he'll come off the bench and wear a protective splint.
Smart had surgery on March 16 to repair a torn ligament in his right thumb. He hasn't played in a game since March 11.
Smart's return should provide a lift to a short-handed Boston backcourt. With Smart out, Terry Rozier has been starting with Kyrie Irving ruled out for the playoffs following his second knee surgery. Reserve Shane Larkin has been playing extra minutes to support Rozier.
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John Hawkins's book 101 Things All Young Adults Should Know is filled with lessons that newly minted adults need in order to get the most out of life. Gleaned from a lifetime of trial, error, and writing it down, Hawkins provides advice everyone can benefit from in short, digestible chapters.
Fashion designer Betsey Johnson tries to save her old outfits, but she says her daughter and granddaughter keep borrowing them and don't return."I'm saving as much as I can," the designer told pagesix.com."My daughter and granddaughter are in all my stuff. I never get my stuff back when they borrow them. I will be dead before that happens."Johnson received the Style Icon Award at the 21st annual ACE Awards earlier this week."Me ... A Style Icon award? What is so amazing is that after 55 years (in the fashion industry) I am not the joke anymore," she said.The ever-optimistic designer clearly hasn't let the setback slow her down.
Pakistan offers joint investigation into Kabul attack
Pakistan has urged Afghanistan that instead of indulging in blame game both the countries should engage in concrete cooperation.
According to Foreign Office spokesman Dr Mohammad Faisal Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua is leading a delegation to Kabul to attend"Afghanistan Pakistan Action Plan for Solidarity".
The spokesman said addressing the APAPS,Â Janjua condemned the recent terrorist attacks in Kabul and offered joint investigation.
"Pakistan also urged the afghan government to take action against anti-Pakistan terrorists," Dr Faisal said.
He said the Pakistani delegation oÂ emphasized the need for strengthening border management on the Afghan side.
CNBC's Kate Rogers reports on Walmart's statement in response to the whistleblower lawsuit regarding its e-commerce business.
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The Morinville RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 38-year-old male.
Dion Boucher was last seen in the Boyle Street area in Edmonton and may be operating a 2003 Acura EL Dark Blue 4 door car bearing AB licence plate # BXC1667.
Dion is described as Aboriginal, 5’9″ tall, approx. 300 lbs, short dark hair, scar on right side of face and top of the head, and walks with a limp.
The Morinville RCMP is requesting the public’s assistance in locating Dion.
If you have been in contact with Dion Boucher or have information on his whereabouts, please call the Morinville RCMP at 780-939-4550. If you want to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1.800.222.8477 (TIPS) or by Internet at www.tipsubmit.com
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Tawila — Four girls were raped by gunmen, outside of a camp for displaced people in Tawila locality on Wednesday.
Gunmen attacked the girls of 15 to 18 years old when they were collecting straw in Susuwa near Rwanda camp. They raped them at gunpoint, sheikh of Rwanda camp Omda Mukhtar Bosh reported to Radio Dabanga.
He said that the girls have been transferred "in a bad condition" to the Doctors Without Borders hospital in Tawila. "They are still bedridden," he said on Thursday.
The incident has been reported to the peacekeeping mission Unamid and the police detective in Tawila, Lt. Ibrahim Sayak Ibrahim.
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SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – A Santa Fe Public Schools worker has reportedly resigned because of looming felony charges.
Stephen Fresquez, 50, a human resources director with the schools was arrested for allegedly breaking into the home of his estranged wife and beating up her boyfriend.
He now faces a fourth-degree felony charge for breaking and entering and misdemeanors of assault and battery.
Fresquez has now resigned. He worked for the district, for about eight months.
THE A420 has been reopened near Faringdon after being closed due to a crash.
Two vehicles were in a collision near the BP garage between Buckland and Kingston Bagpuize at about 5pm.
Both carriageways were closed briefly as a result of the incident but have since reopened.
Police said the crash was 'damage only'.
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Blink-182 will have regularly scheduled shows in Las Vegas starting in May after agreeing to a residency at a theater at the Palms casino-resort.
The “pop-punk” band and the parent company of the casino-resort, Station Casinos, on Monday announced the series of shows.
Palms general manager Jon Gray says the band is the “perfect fit for a true rock residency” at the property’s Pearl Concert Theater.
The venue can accommodate 2,500. Tickets for the 16 shows scheduled for this year go on sale Friday.
The residency is one of many pieces of the Palms’ $620 million overhaul, which also includes a 29,000-square-foot nightclub, a day club, and restaurants in partnership with celebrity chefs Bobby Flay, Michael Symon and Marc Vetri.
The property is west of the Las Vegas Strip.
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Joe El is back with a new one.
The Kennis Music hooks up with Grammy Award winning producer, Hakim Abdulsamad, who wrote and produced Akon‘s 'Mama Africa', as well as produced 'Hold On' by Joe El to create this single titled “Keep Loving“.
Watch the quirkier moments from day three at Wimbledon as flying ants frustrate Caroline Wozniacki, and Gael Monfils showboats his way through.
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MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. -- A beautiful act of kindness in Georgia has gone viral.
Riley Duncan posted video to a Facebook group which shows a little boy helping an elderly woman up some steps in Milledgeville.
Riley said he learned the little boy, Maurice Adams Jr., 8, was in the car with his mom when they saw the woman crossing the street, according to WSB-TV.
The little boy reportedly asked his mom if he could help the woman, then Riley saw him stop traffic and run over to help her. Riley started recording the beautiful moment as Maurice patiently helped the woman up each step.
The two hugged each other before Maurice headed back to the car.
When Riley posted the video, he wrote: "Thank God for our youth."
**Riley Duncan shared the video in this story with FOX 8**
For the New Jersey Turnpike Authority, 2017 is the get-it-done year, as the agency sprints to complete an ambitious $7 billion capital construction plan that ends in 2018. Work starting in 2017 includes eliminating a frustrating bottleneck at a Garden State Parkway exit to I-280, straightening out a complicated interchange in Monmouth County, and starting a bridge deck replacement project on part of the Hudson County extension of the Turnpike.
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RENTON, Wash. — Renton police are asking for the public’s help to try to identify a man accused of groping a 10-year-old girl in the toy section of Walmart.
Detectives say he approached the girl Sunday afternoon in the Walmart at 743 Rainier Ave South and groped her. She was there with her cousin and they were the only two people in the aisle at the time, police said.
He is described as a black male in his 30s, about 6-foot, with a slim build, and wearing a maroon baseball hat, black leather jacket, dark skinny jeans with holes in the front and on back pockets and what appears to be loafer-style shoes.
If you know his name or any other information, such as a vehicle or where he lives, please submit it to Crime Stoppers by going to www.P3Tips.com or by using the P3 Tips App on your phone. There is a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information that leads to his arrest. It is anonymous.
Officials have confirmed to TshisaLIVE that a man is being held in police custody for allegedly being involved in the murder of Dumi Masilela, as well as other crimes.
The suspect was arrested last week and police believe he is linked to the Rhythm City actor being gunned down in Tembisa.
"He has been linked to other crimes and it is believed he is linked to the Dumi case. Investigations are ongoing," said police spokesperson Lungelo Dlamini.
Ekurhuleni Executive Mayor Mzwandile Masina announced at Masilela's funeral on Saturday that police had arrested suspects in connection with the murder.
Police have downplayed this and confirmed that only one person is in custody and investigations into the direct link to the murder are continuing.
Masilela, who was with a friend, had parked in a road in Tembisa when a black Jeep approached his car. As he tried to drive away, he was shot once and drove himself halfway to hospital.
He was still conscious as he went into surgery but after five hours he was declared dead.
We need to import cash: Chinamasa
Finance Minister Patrick Chinamasa has said the government has a need to import cash so as to deal with the serious liquidity crunch that has affected the country. This insinuate that there is no need to relay on Bond notes as a means of dealing with liquidity problems which affected the country.
The minister made the remarks during the presentation of the annual national budget. He also said the government needs to manage its expenditure to avoid the over spending and emphasized on the issue of amnesty on all those who have been externalizing cash to return it within three months.
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Students in Harrison County got a lesson or two in what it means to be kind. It's part of a week-long effort to remind kids to think of others.
Two people who were reported missing were found following a large police operation.
Several emergency vehicles were sent to Leigh after Greater Manchester Police (GMP) received reports concerned for the duo's whereabouts on Wednesday afternoon.
Police arrived at the scene shortly after 3.30pm and managed to find the two individuals safe and well around half an hour later.
The search was concentrated in the Atherleigh Way area and also along Firs Lane.
Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem Al Qasimi during the reception
The ceremony, held in Al Nasiriyah in Sharjah, was also attended by a number of sheikhs, ministers, heads of government and local departments, businessmen, dignitaries, family members of the bride and the groom, officials, tribal dignitaries, senior officers of the armed forces and the police and a host of invitees.
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HOUSTON— Archaeologists in partnership with the Texas Historical Commission are continuing to shed light on the haunted history that has been unearthed at the future Fort Bend ISD's James Reese Career and Technical Center in Sugarland.
Recent reports show 79 unmarked graves have been unearthed so far.
Reginald Moore, a caretaker of the old imperial farm cemetery, says the entire field was part of a plantation turned prison. So, it makes sense that slaves turned prisoners would be buried there.
After all the graves are recovered, workers will remove and examine the remains to determine burial times, sex and even their identification.
Question is, what will they do with the bodies?
Moore suggests simply bringing them back to the cemetery to rest.
There’s no question about April the Giraffe’s mothering instincts.
The 15-year-old giraffe — an internet sensation who just gave birth to her fourth calf, which more than a million people watched live online — didn’t like it when a veterinarian came too close to her new baby.
Video surveillance shows her kicking the vet not once but twice as he maneuvered around her pen at Animal Adventure Park in upstate Harpursville.
Fifth Harmony going on 'hiatus,' members to go solo
NEW YORK (AP) — Fifth Harmony is going on "hiatus."
The girl group announced Monday on Twitter that Ally Brooke, Normani Kordei, Dinah Jane and Lauren Jauregui will pursue "solo endeavors." The group says the break will allow them "to gain new experiences, strengths and perspectives that we can bring back to our Fifth Harmony family."
The group says it will perform remaining 2018 shows.
Camila Cabello left the group in 2016.
The singers auditioned as solo artists on "The X Factor" in 2012, but they were formed into a group and finished third in the competition.
Fifth Harmony released their debut album "Reflection" in 2015. They released their third album "Fifth Harmony" in 2017
Spain coach Julen Lopetegui insisted Alvaro Morata can still make his World Cup squad despite the forward being left out for upcoming friendlies.
The Chelsea striker was not included in the squad for matches against Germany on Friday and Argentina the subsequent Tuesday.
But with the World Cup three months away, Lopetegui said Morata could still work his way back into his plans by showing his best form for Chelsea.
"Of course Morata has a lot of possibilities to go to the World Cup and he knows it," he told El Partidazo de COPE on Monday.
"He has to show these months the player he is inside."
Morata broke out of a slump on Sunday, scoring his first goal of 2018 in a 2-1 win over Leicester City that sent Chelsea to the FA Cup semi-finals. He has scored 13 goals in 39 games for Chelsea this season.
The 25-year-old has found the net 13 times in 23 caps for Spain since debuting in 2014, having represented his nation at the 2016 European Championship.
THE aged care acronyms can often seem confusing — ACAT, RAS, CHSP and HCP?
What do they actually mean? And how can they affect you?
The team from ACH Group will tackle our featured reader question in our free monthly aged care advice blog. Lauren asks:
All these aged care acronyms are confusing — can you please tell me what ACAT, RAS, CHSP AND HCP all mean in simple terms?
Teresa and Katrina will be on deck from 12.30pm on Tuesday to answer this question, plus many others for the Aged Care Answers liveblog.
It’s not too late to ask your question! If you have a query about aged care and need answers, you can email us at tiser@theadvertiser.com.au .
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April 12 Nippon View Hotel Co Ltd
* Says 12 customers of ASAKUSA VIEW HOTEL had symptom of food poisoning on March 27, as roast beef was infected with staphylococcus aureus
* Says the hotel was ordered to suspend operation from April 12 until April 18 by health care center
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WOODBRIDGE, N.J. (AP) — A boat has slammed into some rocks in a major shipping channel that connects New Jersey and Staten Island, New York, injuring five people, two of them critically.
New Jersey State Police say the boat crashed into the rocks Sunday evening in the Arthur Kill channel near Woodbridge, New Jersey.
State police say eight people were aboard the boat at the time of the crash, but only five of them suffered injuries. Two of the injured remain hospitalized in critical condition.
It’s unclear what caused the crash, which remains under investigation.
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WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) — A Massachusetts man has been charged with accepting money to marry six women to help them evade immigration laws.
Federal prosecutors allege 57-year-old Peter Hicks, of Worcester, married the women from sub-Saharan African nations who were in the U.S. illegally between 2003 and 2013 and filed for immigration benefits for four of them.
Authorities also allege that on at least one occasion, he was still married to one woman at the time of his marriage to another.
He is also alleged to have recruited others to enter into fraudulent marriages.
Hicks was released following an initial appearance in federal court in Worcester on Tuesday. He faces a maximum of five years in prison if convicted.
His federal public defender did not return a call for comment.
Archaeologists under contract with Robinson Landing developer EYA have found the remains of two historic ships, the city announced in a news release Monday.
Preliminary evaluation estimates the ships are from the late 1700s or early 1800s, which matches the period of the ship found at the site of Hotel Indigo in late 2015.
“The discovery of three historic ships in a two-block area is absolutely incredible,” Eleanor Breen, acting city archaeologist, said in the release. “There have been very few ships from this era excavated in Virginia or nationwide.”
The city will lead an analysis to determine the next steps. The artifacts aren’t open to public view and aren’t visible from the street.
The city said it will provide updates as the process moves along.
MIAMI - Two migrants from Sri Lanka were part of a group attempting to get to the U.S. illegally when authorities found them in a small boat off Florida, the U.S. Coast Guard reported Monday.
A Coast Guard airplane crew spotted six men in an 18-foot center console about 5 a.m. Saturday.
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The Coast Guard sector Miami deployed two crews to search for the boat and intercepted them east of Jupiter. The other migrants were from the Bahamas, Jamaica and Brazil.
The Coast Guard transferred the six men to the U.S. Border Patrol and Homeland Security Investigations.
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A small airplane crashed near a supermarket in a residential area outside Lisbon on Monday, killing five people, rescue workers said.
The private airplane crashed after taking off from the small Tires airport, which is located near the resort town of Cascais about 20 km (12.5 miles) west of Lisbon and used mainly by private aircraft.
Andre Fernandes, a spokesman for the local emergency services, said the plane was headed for Marseilles in France. Everyone on board the plane, three French and one Swiss, died.
Another person on the ground died when the plane crashed into a truck, setting off a fire, Fernandes said. The cause of the accident was not yet known.
President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa went to the site of the crash. There were more than 50 rescue workers at the site.
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) – Tuesday is the big day for many cities across North Carolina as the NCAA is expected to announce tournament host sites for the next five years.
NCAA leaders said the state would be eligible to host events after lawmakers repealed HB2. Championships were pulled from the state last year in response to HB2.
Stick with WNCT on air and online for the latest on the decision.
If you’re ready to part with your Christmas tree, the city of Montreal is ready to dispose of it in an ecological fashion.
Residents of one of the city’s 19 boroughs can place their tree, ornaments removed, on their front lawn before 7 a.m. to be picked up on designated pickup days. To find out the collection days in your borough, call the city’s 3-1-1 information line, or check your borough’s website. In Côte-des-Neiges-Notre-Dame-de-Grâce, for instance, pickup is on the next two Wednesdays, Jan. 4 and 11.
Every year roughly 25,000 trees are collected by the city and transformed into wood chips that are then used to generate energy. Residents of demerged municipalities should check with their local public works departments.
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If, on the other hand, you’d prefer to lug your tree to the nearest ecocentre in Montreal, go to www.ville.montreal.qc.ca/ecocentres to find a list of locations.
“It was stage-managed protest. This is an example of bad and mean politics. I condemn the incident.”
Ranchi : Shoes were hurled at Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das and black flags were shown to him at a programme in Kharsawa on Sunday, the state police said.
Hundreds of tribals on Sunday gathered to pay homage to people killed in police firing at Shahid Park in Kharsawa in the state’s Seraikela-Kharswa district. Das also attended the programme and paid homage to those killed in police firing.
Considering the pre-planned protests, heavy security arrangements were made. People started hurling shoes when the Chief Minister was leaving after paying homage.
Scores of shoes were hurled. However, none of them hit him. Black flags were shown when Das arrived at the programme venue.
The people shouted: “Go back… Go back”. Later, talking to reporters, Das said: “It was stage-managed protest. This is an example of bad and mean politics. I condemn the incident.” -IANS
Josh Haeder, Republican candidate for State Treasurer, has posted a video for the Fall 2018 campaign season in hopes people will remember his name as he runs as a candidate for one of the State Constitutional offices:
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EVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) — Ryan Taylor and Jaylon Brown each scored 22 points, David Howard added 21 points and Evansville beat Drake 87-70 Tuesday night for its fourth straight win.
Graham Woodward made a 3 for Drake to reduce its deficit to 55-52 with 13:14 remaining. But Evansville countered with a pair of Dru Smith free throws, Taylor hit a 3, and Howard made a pair of free throws to extend the lead 10 in less than a two-minute span.
After the teams exchanged 3s, Evansville (14-14, 5-10 Missouri Valley) scored six straight and led 71-55. Drake (7-20, 5-10) couldn’t get closer than 11 points the rest of the way.
Evansville was 33 for 57 (58 percent) from the floor while Drake was 23 for 52 (44 percent). The two teams were a combined 31 for 34 from the foul line. Evansville had the edge on the glass 35-20.
Reed Timmer led Drake with 20 points and Woodward scored 11. Drake has dropped six straight and seven of its last eight.
The return of "American Idol" is finally here and when the show starts an accomplished singer from Houston will be on the stage.Julia Cole stole our hearts when she sang the National Anthem at a Texans game in January. She's also had the opportunity to go on tour with some country superstars and now she is on a mission to become our country's next American Idol."It's pretty cool that I get to rep my hometown and my sound," said Cole.While she can't share how far she got in the competition, Cole said coming from Houston set her apart from the competition since our city has a very unique sound."The EP that I just released is very, Houston," said Cole. "It's an R&B country sound and I can blame it on the fact that Houston has such a diverse musical background. I mean, you've got Texas country, obviously and then you've got Beyonce who's from Houston. I grew up listening to all of that and it's definitely influenced my sound."You can hear more of Cole's sound during her audition on American Idol.
Two South Carolina parents have been charged with unlawful neglect of a child after authorities allege a teething baby was thrown from his unstrapped car seat by his father.Reports show the infant's father, 22-year-old Jacob Lowman, became irritated when the child started to cry, so he allegedly threw the baby's car seat while he was unstrapped, causing him to "fly out" and land on his head.The Horry County police said officers went to the home on Wednesday and found the boy with a visible injury on the top of his head.Lowman and the child's mother, 20-year-old Juliana Biggerstaff, were arrested and posted their $5,000 bonds on Friday.Biggerstaff is charged because police said she didn't contact authorities about the child's injury.
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Titans coach Mike Mularkey wasn’t concerned about the absence of running back Derrick Henry from the first day offseason workouts. Titans defensive tackle Jurrell Casey was.
“I wouldn’t say necessarily disappointed,” Casey told reporter. “It definitely puts that little check mark in the back of my mind and let me know who I can count on [and] who I can’t count on. And you know to see your teammates show up, that’s definitely great.”
Although coaches can’t say or do anything to suggest that voluntary offseason workouts aren’t, players have no such limitations. And they have every right to hold each other accountable publicly and, once the player shows up, privately.
Whenever Henry shows up, he should be ready to hear about it at some point from Casey.
The Wales international has been limited to just six Premier League starts for Arsenal this season following a number of injuries. He's also had to settle for a deeper role as a holding midfielder when he has played with Mesut Ozil favoured in attack.
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And former Gunners striker Nicholas believes the 26-year-old will look to move on in the summer. "I think he'll go," Nicholas told Sky Sports. "I don't particularly blame him as he's not a deep midfield player and he has to play the role he thrives on for Wales.
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ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – Some apartments in Albany showcased its latest renovations which include a rooftop dog park, a fitness center, and more.
The apartments are located on 99 Pine and are called The Residences at Capital Center.
The renovations focused mostly on the building’s upper floors.
It brings 35 new market-rate residential apartments to the complex.
In total, the apartments consist of three buildings which have been combined internally over the years.
FILE - In this July 19, 2017 photo, Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz. walks to his seat as he attends a luncheon with other GOP Senators and President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington. Flake’s re-election race is becoming a case study in the GOP’s convulsions between the establishment, a furious base, and angry donors. Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File AP Photo
New Delhi: Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) legislator Prasad Lad on Wednesday sent a legal notice to Congress president Sanjay Nirupam and former Mumbai Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan over their allegations against him in an alleged land scam in Navi Mumbai.
The notice seeks withdrawal of the duo’s statements made during a press conference earlier this week when they alleged Lad to be involved in the land scam. The notice further said that if the statements are not withdrawn within three days of recovering the notice, Criminal and Civil Definition process will be initiated against them by Lad.
Earlier this week, the Congress had alleged that government land in Kharghar, Navi Mumbai worth Rs 1,767 crore was given to a private builder for just Rs 3.60 crore. Nirupam had claimed the builder “is a business partner of BJP MLC Prasad Lad,” who has played a crucial role in this allotment.
Logan (triceps) will begin a minor-league rehab assignment with Double-A Biloxi later in the week, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Logan, who has been sidelined all season with a triceps strain, has been cleared to return to game action after getting through a simulated game with no issues Tuesday. It's unclear how many rehab appearances Logan will need to make before being activated, but he's slowly inching closer to his 2018 big-league debut.
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The Prince Albert and District Chamber of Commerce CEO Kelvin Pankiw has been terminated.
According to the board of directors, they say it is in the best interest of the chamber for the two parties to part ways.
The news comes just two months after Pankiw was announced as CEO.
In the interim, the board will act as a management board until a suitable replacement is found.
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Police in Derry Township have charged a Palmyra man with a hit-and-run crash that injured a bicyclist.
Police say Geary S. Butsko was driving on Fishburn Road at 3:20 p.m. on May 23 when he collided with bicyclist Nathan J. Dohner.
Dohner, 31, of Lebanon, suffered facial, head, upper body, and leg injuries that included fractures to his nose and orbital socket. He was recently released after being treated at Penn State Hershey Medical Center, according to police.
Butsko then continued southh on Fishburn Road toward Elizabethtown after the crash, and later went to the Derry Township Police Department to report he was in a crash.
Butsko is charged with accidents involving death or personal injury and other summary offenses.
SAN ANTONIO — If there was a singular moment all season, it came about six weeks ago when Kawhi Leonard rose up to stick in a rainbow jumper over Nene and then appeared right out of the ether at the other end of the court to snuff out a last-ditch drive by James Harden to reject the Rockets.
“The block is what makes him special,” said Spurs coach Gregg Popovich.
In a very different kind of way.
While Harden and Russell Westbrook have traded crazy shots, obscene point totals and high-flying triple-doubles to make their cases for the MVP Award, Leonard has stayed down-to-earth to carry the Spurs to 61 wins in their first season without franchise icon Tim Duncan and now a 2-0 lead on the Grizzlies in the first round of the playoffs.
The Minnesota State Patrol says it made hundreds of arrests for drunken driving over the St. Patrick's Day weekend.
The patrol says that from Friday evening through early Monday, 370 motorists were arrested for driving under the influence. That's despite options for getting home, including free bus rides, Metro Transit and Uber. Last year, the patrol says there were 175 DWI arrests.
I actually agree with her on some aspects of this because:
1) During he occupation...who and what was the government? It was split: Occupied one and a puppet one.They didn't even have to allow the puppet one.
2) After the war sympathizers were marched through the streets with their heads shaved. During the war...many just "disappeared". We had a trial afterwards in which people from all occupied nations were brought forth as well.
3) Europe and the US has been paying compensating for the Holocaust in countless forms to this day.
Blame game is no longer applicable.
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"Vichy's claim to be the legitimate French government was denied by Free France and by all subsequent French governments[1] after the war. They maintain that Vichy was an illegal government run by traitors, having come to power through an unconstitutional putsch...."
Thousands attend a march in Hollywood, Calif., on Tuesday, April 24, 2018, to commemorate the 103rd anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Los Angeles Daily News via AP David Crane
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The deal consists of two tranches: a HK$625m term loan and a HK$1.875bn revolving credit facility. Both parts have a tenor of three years with a bullet repayment, according to bankers.
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(Reuters) - Boeing Co (BA.N) said on Monday it would raise its quarterly dividend by 20 percent to $1.71 per share and replace its existing share repurchase program with a new $18 billion authorization.
The Boeing Company logo is projected on a wall at the "What's Next?" conference in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., October 4, 2016. REUTERS/Jim Young
The new dividend will be payable March 2 to shareholders of record as of Feb. 9, the planemaker said.
The company said it expected that repurchases under the new buyback program would be made over the next 24 to 30 months.
It only seems like yesterday that Reverend Darren McCallig, the popular Irish priest at St Albans Church since January 2015, arrived in Copenhagen. During his two and a half years here he brought vigour and purpose to the city and its Anglican/Episcopal congregation – not least as a columnist for CPH POST.
It was no surprise therefore to see so many parishioners turn out for his farewell service recently, which coincided with the harvest festival and good sunshine.
Picnickers presumably had the good vicar to thank, and his friend upstairs, for guaranteeing such splendid weather for them to eat al fresco.
Among those in attendance were (above: left and right) church warden Chris Parker and Claire Clausen, as well as Danish priest Palle Thordal (below), who all had parting gifts for the vicar.
Next up for McCallig is the Anglican Church in Oslo, where his wife is head of opera at the Oslo Opera House.
Don Swift was Redondo Beach Topaz Jetty Kahuna Almost every day for nearly five decades, Swift sat in his spot, 40 yards southwest of the end of the Topaz jetty waiting for the next set wave. The carpenter and surfboard shaper passed away Sunday from a brain tumor. …
McHattie catches final wave at Boneyards in Palos Verdes Dale McHattie was sitting on his board at Boneyards in Palos Verdes, after having caught a nice wave and paddling back out to the lineup, when he fell backwards into the water. Fellow surfers Steve and Gary Randle pulled him from the water and rushed him to shore.…
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Hundreds of student athletes turned out Saturday to get extra piece of mind before they compete.
The Heart Hospital of Austin offered free heart screenings for those between 14 and 18 years old.
Each screening has multiple tests, including electro and echo cardiograms, or an ultrasound.
It was all to detect hypertrophic cardiomyopathy which is the leading cause of sudden cardiac arrest of young athletes.
One mom tells us its important, it’s a tragedy that has hit her.
“The fact that it is offered to kids, I think, is huge,” said Jennifer Wright, a mother of three. “I think everyone should take advantage because one quick test could determine if they shouldn’t scuba dive or, you know, participate in certain sports.”
Since it began, the Heart Hospital has given $3 million in free screenings for athletes.
They also got to learn CPR and how to use an AED.
Crotone try to keep Crisetig
By Football Italia staff
Crotone are eager to keep midfielder Lorenzo Crisetig on a permanent basis after his loan spell from Bologna.
The 24-year-old spent this term in Calabria, helping to keep them up in their maiden Serie A campaign.
According to Sky Sport Italia, Crisetig impressed so much that Crotone are in negotiations to make the loan deal permanent.
He came up through the Inter youth academy and was an Italy Undr-21 international.
A meeting was held today between the two clubs, as both Bologna and Crotone are open to reaching an agreement.
Sutton v Leyton Orient
Sutton take on Leyton Orient on Saturday 5th August, 2017, with kickoff at 12:30. This match is currently being shown LIVE on BT Sports.
We must wait another week for our dose of Premier League football, which should give the hipsters just enough time to find a new insult to throw at the league now it isn’t the home of stupid money anymore. While we wait, we can enjoy some non-League action as Sutton take on Leyton Orient in a game that is, for this level, pretty big time, especially for an opener.
If Sutton get off to a good start they should fancy a win here, but Orient aren’t likely to want to hang at this level for very long, so expect a real contest here.
Sutton v Leyton Orient is LIVE on BT Sports.
Bank stock quandary: Try to pick the best banks, or just buy them all.
A reader asked this question recently. He wanted to know the pros and cons of buying individual bank stocks versus a Canadian bank ETF. Let’s dig into this using the BMO S&P/TSX Equal Weight Banks Index ETF (ZEB-T) and the shares of each of the Big Six bank. We’ll keep track of all the contestants using Globeinvestor’s Watchlist feature.
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A West Virginia judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by coal company Murray Energy against HBO host John Oliver.
A segment of Oliver's Sunday show "Last Week Tonight" in June poked fun at Murray Energy CEO Robert Murray, who blames regulatory efforts by the Obama administration for damaging the coal industry. Oliver said the 77-year-old looked like a "geriatric Dr. Evil."
A Circuit Court judge in Marshall County, West Virginia, ruled on Wednesday that Murray's company failed to state a claim. The two-page ruling from Senior Judge Jeffrey Cramer was posted online by The Hollywood Reporter.
The Ohio-based company was seeking financial damages and a court order barring rebroadcasts of the segment's "defamatory statements."
HBO had argued the show didn't violate Murray Energy's rights or those of Murray.
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It will be a long and emotional day at the London courthouse as victims of a former teacher convicted of voyeurism and child pornography deliver victim impact statements.
39-year-old Jamie Gardiner was convicted in June of the counts related to female staff at Ashley Oaks Public School and a 16-year-old co-op student.
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He set up a backpack with a camera in the change room and had footage that dated from 2011 up to 2015 when he was caught.
The Thames Valley District School Board fired Gardiner from his job as a special education teacher at Ashley Oaks shortly after he was charged. After victim impact statements are delivered a sentencing date is expected to be set.
The 35th Miami Film Festival announced its award winners before the closing-night screening of Holy Goalie at the Olympia Theater this past Saturday. A diverse group of films won, and the names of audience picks were shielded until the fest came to a close last night. After every audience vote was counted, The Last Suit won for best feature, and The Driver Is Red scored big for best short.
Three documentary features tied for the grand Knight Documentary Achievement Award. Final counts that were "too close to call," according to the festival. The split was among When the Beat Drops, Liyana, and Amigo Skate, Cuba.
MindBody CEO and co-founder Rick Stollmeyer told winners of The Tribune's 2017 Top 20 Under 40 awards on Jan. 25, 2018, that the first step to becoming a conscious leader is knowing yourself. "What do you stand for?" he asked. "...What do you want
Another week, another offer for 2020 Oak Park (Mich.) cornerback, Enzo Jennings, who scooped up another SEC offer on Tuesday, this time coming from the Florida Gators.Jennings, a four-star prospect...
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50 Cent landed a big win in court recently, against two guys who claimed the rapper ripped off their idea for his hit TV show, “Power.” The two wrote a play all about the drug hustle and everything related to it, but at the end of the day, the judge says it isn’t stealing, because certain parts of the narrative just come with the territory.
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ZURICH May 3 Swisscom AG said on Wednesday that first-quarter net profit rose 2.5 percent, beating analyst expectations, as the state-controlled telecommunications company continued cost-cutting in its home market.
Net profit rose to 373 million Swiss francs ($376.27 million), more than the average estimate of 355 million francs in a Reuters poll. Sales slipped 1.9 percent to 2.83 billion francs.
The company cut its Swiss headcount by 680 employees to 18,280 from the previous year as its core business declined. Swisscom left its outlook unchanged for 2017, when it still expects net revenue of around 11.6 billion francs and an operating profit of around 4.2 billion francs. ($1 = 0.9913 Swiss francs) (Reporting by John Miller; Editing by Gopakumar Warrier)
John Coffee of Columbia University on 10 years since the collapsing of investment bank Bear Stearns
COUNTY PROJECT – BIDS CLOSE May 11, 2018 – 4:00 P.M. NOTICE: Lake of the Woods County Public Works Department will be accepting bids until 4:00 P.M. on May 11, 2018 for the County project listed below: C.P. 2018-01 CALCIUM CHLORIDE DELIVERY & APPLICATION The major items of work are: 114,000 gallons CaCl (38% Solution) Delivered and Spread or 138,000 gallons MgCl (30% Solution) Delivered and Spread. Bid forms are available from Lake of the Woods County Public Works Department, 306 8th Avenue S.E., Baudette, MN from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Telephone: 218/634-1767. Bidders must use bid form provided. The Public Works Director reserves the right to reject any or all bids received. Tim Erickson Public Works Director Lake of the Woods County Publish April 25, May 2, 2018
The floods have brought much of the southern plains of the country to a standstill, flooding major roads and businesses, including a popular tourist resort and the region's largest airport .
On Sunday, a Nepali photographer embedded with the national army on a rescue boat heard that a boy had died in a nearby village, where a family had been stranded in their house after refusing to leave during the flooding.
Narendra Shrestha, a photographer for European Pressphoto Agency, said eight-year old Kamal Sada had been suffering from pneumonia, but the family was not able to take him to the hospital after heavy rains and flood for the past four days.
"So he died after being continuously exposed to cold air and rain," Shrestha said in an phone interview with BuzzFeed News.
The family was supposed to bury their child according to local culture, but there was no dry land to bury him. "The entire village had been flooded and there was water as far as you could see," Shrestha said.
Free film classics and music will be presented each Thursday evening in May on the waterfront in North Straub Park, 400 Bayshore Drive NE, St. Petersburg. The movies and music events are produced by St. Petersburg Preservation.
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Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon’s film/TV series ‘The Trip‘ started as a one off adventure. Pals Coogan and Brydon drove around great British eateries and spawned an internet sensation with their dueling Michael Caine impersonations interspersed with human drama and delectable food porn. Three years later, ‘The Trip To Italy‘ found the duo taking their schtick on the road, with Alanis Morissette backing them up. Now, they’re completing their triptych, taking on the gastronomic paradise of Spain.
In the Spanish leg of this odyssey, Coogan and Brydon joke and stumble their way through the countryside and taste some of the best food the nation has to offer. In honor of this noble quest, we’ve decided to pull all the beautiful food from their journey. Below are the six restaurants that Coogan and Brydon eat, drink, and try their best impressions in. Their imitation of Mick Jagger doing Michael Caine is pretty spot on… but rest assured the food is even better.
LOS ALAMOS, N.M. (AP) — Bandelier National Monument is raising its vehicle and entrance fees.
The National Park Service says starting June 1 that entrance fees will be $15 per person. The new vehicle fee is $25, while the Bandelier annual park pass will be $45.
Each fee change represents a $5 increase in cost.
Bandelier is among more than 100 National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee. Three hundred have no entrance fee.
Bandelier National Monument features canyon trails, wooded hikes and ancient dwellings that are embedded into rocky cliffs.
The fee changes at Bandelier is set to go into effect the same day that access to backcountry at the monument and two other National Park Service sites in the state will be suspended amid severe drought and heightened concerns over potential fire dangers.
Home Indiana United Leasing And Finance Championship Receives Tournament Of The Year Award December 11th, 2017 Britney Taylor Indiana, Newburgh
United Leasing and Finance Championship (ULFC) receives the Web.com Tour’s Tournament of the Year Award. ULFC received the award for succeeding in putting on a top-notch tournament with a record charity year in 2017, forming the non-profit ‘Golf Gives Back’ and a governing board to oversee the development of the tournament, and adding new products to its menu offerings.
In 2017, ULFC also had an increase in sales and revenues and it was also one of the most demanding venues on the Web.com Tour schedule in Victoria National Golf Club.
The 2018 United Leasing and Finance Championship will return to Victoria National Golf Club from Thursday, April 26th to Sunday, April 29th.
ULFC was given this award at the PGA Tour’s Tournament Meetings on December 7th in Boca Raton, Florida.
For more information, visit United Leasing and Finance Championship.
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - LKQ Corp:
* LKQ CORPORATION ANNOUNCES AGREEMENT TO ACQUIRE STAHLGRUBER GMBH
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DES MOINES, Iowa -- This Saturday the Barnstormers will play in their first IFL United Bowl, and Jaiden Flores will be there sitting front row. Just like he has since the he was 4-months old.
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The Sheboygan County Sheriff's Office is looking for a man involved with possible child enticement from over the weekend.
He is described as white, mid 40's to 50's, balding, heavier set with glasses.
He was driving a dark colored Jeep SUV with a loud exhaust.
Police say the suspect may have ties to the Tennessee area and might have current or previous relatives in the Waldo area.
If you have any information, please call Deputy Chad Schoen at the Sheboygan County Sheriff’s Office at 920-459-3112 or Sheboygan Countywide Crime Stoppers at 1-800-cufthem (283-8436).
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May 2 Kee Tai Properties Co Ltd :
* Says it will use undistributed profit to pay cash dividends of T$0.9 per share to shareholders for 2016
* Co will use additional paid-in capital to distribute T$0.1 per share
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As the saying goes, one man’s trash is another man’ treasure. Nothing is more true when found objects, get into the hands of artists like Lauren O’Connor and Mark Friday. Their creations often begin with the discovery of an otherwise un-noteworthy object that may spark an idea and, with the addition of more objects, is translated into an entirely unpredictable work of art. Friday’s are constructed into quirky modernist robot forms or mysterious contraptions. O’Connor combines her contemporary, assemblage aesthetic with a traditional approach to still life painting.
A £500 fine was imposed on a 21-year-old man last Wednesday at Craigavon Magistrates Court for a drugs offence.
Luke Smith, Olde Golf Links, Portadown, was charged with unlawful possession of a class B drug, cannabis resin, on August 4 last year.
He did not appear in court and was convicted in his absence.
A public prosecutor said that at 11.30pm on the Corcrain Road police stopped the defendant and detected a smell of cannabis from inside the vehicle.
Cannabis was found in Smith’s right hand trouser pocket. He admitted it belonged to him and was for his own personal use
Pro-Brexit group chief denies breaching electoral rules
LONDON (AP) — The former head of the official "Leave" campaign in Britain's 2016 vote on European Union membership is denying breaking spending rules ahead of a report from the country's electoral watchdog.
The Electoral Commission has not yet published its report on Vote Leave.
But Matthew Elliott, who headed the group, says the commission has concluded that Vote Leave broke rules by donating more than 600,000 pounds ($800,000) to another group then using the money for its own activities.
Elliott denied wrongdoing Wednesday, saying Vote Leave acted "both within the letter of the law and also the spirit."
The Electoral Commission has conducted several investigations into the referendum, which was won by those wanting Britain to leave the EU.
Another pro-Brexit organization, Leave.EU, was fined 70,000 pounds in May for overspending and filing inaccurate records.
Frederick Douglass
Let us have no country but a free country, liberty for all and chains for none. Let us have one law, one gospel, equal rights for all, and I am sure God's blessing will be upon us and we shall be a prosperous and glorious nation.
From a slave to a statesman, Frederick Douglass used his rhetorical gifts to become one of the country's most famous abolitionists after escaping the confines of slavery. He shared his views and life story by publishing three versions of his autobiography, the first of which was Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave in 1845, along with several abolitionist newspapers including The North Star and New National Era. Douglass also was an advocate for woman's rights, held many political positions after the conclusion of the Civil War and was the first African American nominated for Vice President of the United States in 1872.
PROSPERITY — The Mid-Carolina girl’s JV basketball team defeated Chapin 35-34. A.C. Cary was the top scorer with 11 points, Amelia Shealy 10, Erin Ballentine seven, Reagan White three, Dori Pitts and Armani Houseal two.
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WILSON >> A Pennsylvania firefighter who dresses up as Santa every year to deliver gifts on a firetruck has been forced to cancel this year after his own home was gutted by fire.
Charles Wacik was scheduled to hand out gifts in Wilson on Sunday before an early-morning fire consumed his home. Wacik and his wife were unhurt.
The 74-year-old has been a firefighter for more than 40 years and is scheduled to retire at the end of the year. For the past five years, he has distributed gifts for the Santa Delivers program.
After the fire, organizers canceled the event and asked participants to pick up the presents instead.
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Paul Merson believes Watford will be too good for Crystal Palace when the two sides meet at Selhurst Park tomorrow (Tuesday).
The Eagles welcome the Hornets to south London looking to put the drama of a missed penalty in injury time against AFC Bournemouth on Saturday behind them.
But the former Arsenal midfielder, who described the whole episode as "so poor", reckons that Roy Hodgson's men will find it difficult against Marco Silva's Hornets, who currently sit ninth in the Premier League.
Writing in his predictions feature for the Sky Sports website, Merson says that Palace just don't seem to be getting the results they need at the moment and while he says Wilfried Zaha is always a threat, he feels Watford's football will be too good for the Eagles.
As a result, he is predicting a 2-1 win for the visitors.
Texas Rangers starting pitcher Cole Hamels pauses at the bottom of the mound after walking Houston Astros' Cameron Maybin in the fourth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
The Texas Rangers ranked among the major-league leaders in an unenviable category this season: most money paid to players while on the disabled list.
The Rangers shelled out $26.71 million to 21 players who had a total of 26 stays on the disabled list. That was the eighth-highest figure among major-league clubs, according to spotrac.com.
The Los Angeles Dodgers, with a star-studded roster, led at $56.42 million. Oakland, full of young players low on the salary scale, had the lowest payout at $5.55 million.
THE railway nativity staged by the Hambleden Valley group of churches will take place at Fawley Hill on Sunday at 4pm.
The 13th annual production will be held at Somersham station in the grounds of Sir William and Lady McAlpine’s estate and will be narrated by the Rev Stephen Southgate, rector of the Hambleden Valley.
Dozens of children take part in the play, dressed as shepherds, angels and animals. There will be mulled wine, buns and the opportunity to do some shopping from 3pm.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - The University of Missouri's Kansas City campus is cutting tuition costs for more Kansas students and making it cheaper for students in seven other states.
The Board of Curators said yes Thursday to offering in-state tuition rates to all Kansas students. It's an expansion of a program that had benefited students from 11 Kansas counties.
The university also will allow residents of surrounding states to pay 150 percent of the in-state rate. The seven new states to benefit from the so-called Heartland Rate are South Dakota, Iowa, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas. Already receiving the discount are students in North Dakota, Nebraska, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Ohio.
Full-time Kansas students save nearly $14,000 a year from the discount. The Heartland Rate saves students about $10,000 a year.
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The Madison County Detention Center in central Kentucky is designed to hold 184 people. Today, it has 400, with roughly 80 percent of its inmates awaiting trial on a drug-related offense.
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× Download: Celebrity parents take ‘month of silence’ after baby’s birth
Bringing a baby into the world can be stressful, as new moms and dads don’t always know what to expect. So how does it sound to take a month off after welcoming your new bundle home?
That’s exactly what one celebrity couple is doing.
Nikki Reed and Ian Somerhalder are vowing to take a “month of silence” after their baby girl was born last month. And they have had their cell phones turned off ever since.
They say they don’t want to deal with the constant visitors of family and friends wanting to get a glimpse of the baby.
So, they’re not answering their phones. They say the first 30 days go by fast, and they want to enjoy their time with their little one and be fully present.
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Juju Made Cam’Ron Lucky
Rap is full of great relationships these days, believe it or not. And one of those wonderful relationships is Cam’Ron and his bae Juju. They’re one of those rare reality show couples that seem real as hell to boot. So what kind of woman can keep the pink pimp faithful and happy? Well, we have some thoughts.
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OROVILLE, CA -- Remember that myth about "The Big One" taking out California and causing the entire state to slide off into the sea? Well, that probably won't happen -- at least in this lifetime.
But, for the past few days, part of the state had been on high alert! Nearly 200,000 NorCal residents were forced to leave their homes behind after a breach in the Oroville dam! A huge hole opened in the 770-foot tall dam's concrete spillway causing officials to issue a mandatory evacuation.
Despite a flash flood warning issued for Tuesday, crews began dropping boulders to fill the hole before any damage was done. The coast was cleared and the government finally lifted the mandatory evacuation!
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Academy Award-winning drama stars screen-legend Humphrey Bogart (“Casablanca,” “The African Queen”), Walter Huston (“Yankee Doodle Dandy”), and Tim Holt (“The Magnificent Ambersons”) as three ill-fated prospectors who set out across the Mexican desert in search of gold but instead find mistrust, betrayal, and death.
The legendary John Huston (“The African Queen,” “The Maltese Falcon”) won an Oscar for his superb direction and screenplay. His father, Walter, received an Oscar for Supporting Actor. Considered by many as Bogart’s greatest role, this is a true American classic and was recently selected as one of the fifty best American films of all time by the prestigious American Film Institute. Look for an appearance by young Emmy-winner Robert Blake (TV’s “Baretta,” “Money Train”). Inducted into the Library of Congress National Film Registry.
Jamaicans and foreigners gearing up for a week of soca madness are being promised paradise, performance and a premium experience at the inaugural staging of soca event, Mai Tai, on local soil. Carnival heavyweight Caesar's Army, which is out of Trinidad and Tobago , will transform the iconic Devon House on Easter Monday into a soca playground for carnival lovers.
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Comedian Ralphie May was found dead this morning after cardiac arrest.
A rep told E! News, “Ralphie had been battling pneumonia and had cancelled a handful of dates over the last month in an effort to recover. Earlier this morning at a private residence in Las Vegas his body was discovered, cause of death is cardiac arrest.”
May is survived by his wife, Lahna Turner and daughters April and August.
NEW YORK (AP) — Tina Turner is not done telling her story.
The rock superstar is working on a sequel to her 1986 memoir "I, Tina," Atria Books told The Associated Press on Monday. The new book is called "Tina Turner: My Love Story" and will come out next October, timed to the singer's 60th year in music.
Seventy-eight year-old Turner says in a statement that she will write about everything from "finding love" to surviving a "life-threatening illness" she had never disclosed before.
Turner, who endured a horrifying marriage to musician Ike Turner, married Erwin Bach in 2013. She is known for such hits as "Proud Mary" and "What's Love Got To Do With It," the title of a 1993 biopic starring Angela Bassett as Tina Turner and Laurence Fishburne as Ike.
At Agribex 2017 Trelleborg Wheel Systems will showcased a number of key innovations aimed at helping farmers to produce more with less, sustainably.
Jean-Paul Spijker, Managing Director Benelux at Trelleborg Wheel Systems, explained: “We are delighted to have brought these solutions to Agribex. Innovation and sustainability are at the heart of our offering and we are very proud to showcase solutions that represent both. The increasing use of technology in farming operations is a key trend which we have been supporting for some time now; what we are showcased at Agribex demonstrates our commitment to that.”
At the show, Trelleborg showcased:
The ConnecTire smart wheel
The VIP (Variable Inflation Pressure) system
PneuTrac
“At Agribex 2017 visitors saw the very best of what Trelleborg has to offer,” concludes Spijker. “From groundbreaking innovations to passionate people, we shared our commitment for agriculture; helping to produce more with less, sustainably.”
WASHINGTON (AP) — The head of the International Monetary Fund says that a long-awaited global recovery is taking hold and that three-quarters of the world is enjoying an economic upswing — the broadest acceleration this decade.
In remarks prepared for delivery Thursday at Harvard University, IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde suggests that the 189-country finance agency will likely upgrade its outlook for global growth when it releases its latest forecasts next week.
In July, the IMF predicted that global growth would hit 3.6 percent in 2018, the fastest since 2011 and a welcome sign the world economy had broken out of a period of stagnation. Helping considerably: Commodity prices have rebounded after plummeting in 2014 and 2015, pinching growth in many developing countries.
Ronnie Mitchell drowned in a hotel swimming pool along with her on-screen sister Roxy when they went for a late night dip.
Her death came after she finally tied the knot with fiancé Jack Branning and it seemed they were never going to have their happily ever after ending.
As fans of the BBC soap flocked to social media to comment on the emotional episode, Samantha took to Twitter to reflect on her final scenes.
"I'm sorry I can't respond to any comments," she tweeted. "I'm honestly broken. An appropriate end to the darkest year ever. @OfficialRita @RealScottMaslen."
The Grand Rapids Griffins appear to be getting healthy at just the right time. Last night rugged wingers Eric Tangradi and Tyler Bertuzzi made their return to the lineup after prolonged absences due to injury.
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - CME Group Inc:
* CME GROUP REACHED AVERAGE DAILY VOLUME OF 19 MILLION CONTRACTS IN JANUARY 2018, UP 18 PERCENT FROM JANUARY 2017
* CME GROUP - ‍JANUARY 2018 OPTIONS ADV REACHED 4.5 MILLION CONTRACTS, UP 32 PERCENT, WITH ELECTRONIC OPTIONS ADV OF 2.9 MILLION CONTRACTS, UP 54 PERCENT
* CME GROUP INC - ‍METALS VOLUME AVERAGED 763,000 CONTRACTS PER DAY IN JANUARY 2018, UP 45 PERCENT FROM JANUARY 2017​
* CME GROUP - ‍ENERGY VOLUME AVERAGED 3.1 MILLION CONTRACTS PER DAY IN JANUARY 2018, UP 22 PERCENT FROM JANUARY 2017​
* CME GROUP INC - ‍FOREIGN EXCHANGE VOLUME AVERAGED 1.1 MILLION CONTRACTS PER DAY IN JANUARY 2018, UP 19 PERCENT FROM JANUARY 2017​
* CME GROUP INC - JANUARY 2018 GOLD FUTURES AND OPTIONS ADV, UP 45 PERCENT TO 491,000 CONTRACTS
* CME GROUP INC - OPEN INTEREST AT END OF JANUARY 2018 WAS 124 MILLION CONTRACTS, UP 11 PERCENT FROM END OF JANUARY 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
April 10 Franklin Resources Inc:
* Franklin Resources Inc announces month-end assets under management
* Franklin Resources - preliminary month-end aum by company's subsidiaries of $740.0 billion at March 31, 2017, compared to $738.2 billion at February 28, 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The eighth generation of Rolls-Royce Phantom was recently unveiled, and it has already gone on display at a London-based car dealership. Upmarket showroom HR Owen became the first and only place in the world to see the new luxury limo outside of the Rolls-Royce factory when the car was put in place at the Berkeley Square location.
The Phantom won’t be officially on sale until 2018, and Rolls has yet to reveal the price of the new car, but no doubt a few visitors to the car dealership were slipping blank cheques across the table to get an early model.
Powered by a 563-horsepower and 664-pound-feet 6.75-liter twin-turbo V12, the new Phantom has been created by the British car maker to be the "best car in the world" and abounds with opulent touches inside the cabin.
An interesting first is ‘The Gallery’, a single piece of glass within the dashboard that allows digital works of art to be showcased within.
Check out the gallery below to see pictures of the first Phantom on display.
BIG RAPIDS - Ferris State coach Tony Annese wanted to meet his goal of 50 push-ups in front of his team during Monday's practice.
The 56-year-old coach looked like he would get there, too, until player shenanigans sidetracked him.
"I could have done 60," he said afterward.
The coach said he dropped 20 pounds and vowed to do the push-ups before the players as part of a teamwide goal commitment.
"We all have goals," Annese said. "I want to coach another 10 years and I don't want to be that coach who is looking tired. So, the players have goals that are set for them. I wanted to do this."
You can see how it turned out for the coach, who took the Bulldogs to the NCAA Division II semifinals last season.
MODESTO (AP) — The City of Lodi has agreed to pay $2.65 million to the family of a mentally ill Gulf War veteran fatally shot by police in 2014 after his family called 911.
According to lawyer Mark E. Merin, who represents the family, the agreement between the city and the family of Parminder Singh Shergill settles a federal lawsuit the family filed accusing the officers of excessive force.
Shergill was killed after his sister-in-law called 911 and said he was a paranoid schizophrenic who was “going crazy” and was attacking his mother. Shergill’s family says he suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder after participating in Operation Desert Storm in the 1990s.
Officers fatally shot Shergill as he walked through his neighborhood after they said he charged at them with a knife. Shergill’s family disputes that account.
DENVER — Two Terminal A food options are shutting down and laying off workers at Denver International Airport to make way for a new food hall, Denver Central Market, to open next year.
Schlotzky’s and Lefty’s will end operations in February, the Denver Post reports. CA Concessions of Colorado, which supplies workers for those restaurants, told the Department of Labor and Employment its contract ends Feb. 9.
About 52 workers are expected to be laid off, including 18 cooks, 12 cocktail servers and other employees.
Although there will be layoffs, a spokesperson for DIA told the Denver Post there are about 100 openings in food concessions at the airport.
Denver Central Market is expected to open next year on the A Concourse. It will be a similar concept to what is at the RiNo Arts District. Restaurant options will include Vero Italian pizza, Izzio Artisan Bakery and SK Provisions.
Angela Harrison, a partner at Pengelly's fishmongers in Cornwall, said the British Government does not value the British fishing industry nor understand the true potential it has for the country after Brexit.
Speaking on BBC’s Victoria Derbyshire, Ms Harrison said: “What gets me very angry is that people out of the industry don’t value our industry.
“Look at the commodity we have. Look at all the water around our island. Our industry is worth billions and billions of pounds.
“We could still fish sustainably, we are responsible buyers buying from responsible fishermen and we need to support this, support the future of our industry.
VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier John Horgan will be giving his government's decision on the future of the controversial Site C hydroelectric dam this morning.
The New Democrat government has been debating whether to continue the construction of the $8.3-billion dam or cancel the work midway through the job.
The B.C. Utilities Commission, an independent energy regulator, concluded in its assessment that the dam is over budget and behind schedule.
The dam has been marked by deeply divisive approaches to environmental, economic, technological and Indigenous concerns that have become the front lines of political battles in B.C.
OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland says the Liberal government wants to see gender rights in the new North American Free Trade Agreement.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and U.S. President Donald Trump set up an initiative to support women entrepreneurs earlier this year, which Freeland says shows the White House is willing to play ball on this issue.
She also points out that Canada has done this before, when the Liberal government added a chapter on gender to its free trade deal with Chile.
That pact had both countries agree that working to include women and girls is key to long-term economic development.
Freeland says including gender, Indigenous peoples, the environment and labour standards in the new NAFTA is part of a "progressive" agenda that ensures a free trade deal is also a fair one.
After Hitting Record Low In December, African-American Unemployment Rate Rises U.S. employers added 200,000 jobs to payrolls in January, a big improvement from December. The Labor Department report, released Friday morning, showed unemployment unchanged at 4.1%. But there was one surprise: African-American unemployment shot up after hitting a record low in December.
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Aspiring Australian citizens will have to make a pledge to share Australian values under laws being introduced to Parliament.
Immigration and Border Protection Minister Peter Dutton said on Thursday that citizenship laws had to be reinforced to maintain public support for immigration and the value of citizenship in "an increasingly challenging national security environment and complex global security situation."
The bill does not spell out what Australian values are and critics of the proposal argue it would be difficult to get Australians to agree on what values they share.
The bill would also raise the bar on English-language skills for prospective citizens and extends the time that an applicant must be an Australian permanent resident from one to four years.
Investment company Mountain Pacific Investment Advisers Inc buys Arthur J. Gallagher, Canadian National Railway Co, Conagra Brands, Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond, Boeing Co, CSX, ConforMIS, sells Verisk Analytics, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Robert Half International, Air Lease, Vantiv during the 3-months ended 2017-03-31, according to the most recent filings of the investment company, Mountain Pacific Investment Advisers Inc. As of 2017-03-31, Mountain Pacific Investment Advisers Inc owns 101 stocks with a total value of $860 million. These are the details of the buys and sells.
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(AP) - Travis Air Force Base northeast of San Francisco is locked down due to what the base calls a security incident.
The base issued a security alert shortly after 3:30 p.m. Wednesday asking people to shelter in place and to lock doors and windows.
Marie Lowe, a civilian who answered the phone at the base's public affairs office, says details are sketchy and officials are investigating because they don't know exactly what is going on.
Base officials asked on Facebook for the public to stay away to ensure emergency responders can do their work.
The lockdown comes on the same day that the base had been conducting security lockdown exercises, but officials say the incident is real and not part of the drill.
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NEW YORK (AP) - Police say a New York City teacher has been arrested for sending nude photos of himself to a 15-year-old former student.
The Daily News reports (http://nydn.us/2xobAyq ) 35-year-old Michael Cognato was arrested Friday and accused of sending naked photos and videos to the girl.
Prosecutors say he also persuaded the girl to send lewd videos of herself to him.
Cognato is a teacher at Intermediate School 93 in Queens. Prosecutors say the girl was his student when she was in the eighth grade and they stayed in contact after she graduated from the school.
Cognato faces charges including promoting a sexual performance by a child.
A city Department of Education spokesman says Cognato has been removed from the classroom.
Information about a lawyer for Cognato was not immediately available.
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CAIRO (AP) — Sudan's official news agency says archeologists have reopened burial chambers in an ancient pyramid north of the capital, Khartoum.
SUNA says Tuesday the chambers are located at a depth of 10 meters (about 33 feet) under a pyramid in the Meroe area. The UNESCO world heritage site is home to pyramids ranging from six meters (20 feet) to 30 meters (100 feet) tall.
It says archeologists from a Qatari mission discovered artifacts, including human and animal bones, inside the chambers.
The pyramids, with narrow bases and steep angles on the sides, were built by the ancient Nubian civilization between 720 and 300 B.C.
Qatar has pledged $135 million to renovate and support Sudan's antiquities.
St. Mary’s Hospital and Mesa County commissioners are at loggerheads over the county’s role in supporting a nonprofit that provides a critical public service.
The controversy stems from the county-owned building at 551 Chipeta Ave., which houses the Gray Gourmet program. It’s how the building came into existence that has fueled criticism of the county’s move to charge market-rate rent for the facility — a sharp departure from a tradition of letting Gray Gourmet use the space at a deep discount.
It was built with state grants, Area Agency on Aging funds and contributions from local citizens, businesses and foundations for the specific purpose of providing senior nutrition services, according to Sharon Meiklejohn, Gray Gourmet’s former director who was at the helm or the organization when the community rallied around the building. At that time, the county was Gray Gourmet’s sponsor.
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A Nigerian lady took to her social media page on Instagram to reveal her heartbreak story.
Likening it to OAP Toke Makinwa’s heartbreak story, she narrated:
However, this morning, the handle, Topaz_events admitted to the loss and stated that she has moved on.
She posted the message below:
Its time to move on and focus on better things..No wonder i got so many followers…news is everywhere!Everything i posted happened on Saturday n not in the r/ship.I dont think i was so pissed when i heard he was engaged.What made me mad was all he said about me to protect himself.Elvis Nn***e i neva threatened u,i never forced myself on u,i neva asked u out,we wre neva just frnds..u came to my sdy on Tuesday i saw u on Wednesday..u neva told me u wre engaged..
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SHERIDAN — Mark Elliott Bergman will perform on the double bass at the Whitney Center for the Arts Feb. 8 beginning at 7 p.m.
No tickets are required for the event, which is free and open to the public.
The concert, entitled “La Dolce Vita: 300 Years of Italian Music,” will include works from Vivaldi, Verdi, Puccini and others.
Bergman performs on two instruments: a double bass made by Celestino Picolotti in Torino, Italy, (1861) and on a modern instrument set up to 18th century specifications made by Thomas Andreas Wolf in The Plains, Virginia. Bergman is the director of strings at Sheridan College, where he teaches double bass, composition and music history, and he directs the Sheridan College Symphony Orchestra and Sheridan College Viol Consort.
The Whitney Center for the Arts at SC is located at 1 Whitney Way.
Former BC Premier Dave Barrett has died at the age of 87.
The well-known and charismatic politician led the province from 1972 to 1975 as the first NDP member to win the position.
The Vancouver native captained the BC’s orange party for 15 years before taking on an Member of Parliament (MP) job with the Federal NDP for Esquimalt-Juan de Fuca on Vancouver Island.
He held the job from 1988 to 1993.
He was also appointed to the Order of Canada in 2005 for his political legacy.
Barrett dies after losing a long battle with Alzheimer’s.
Canadians amassed more mortgage debt in the first quarter, despite Ottawa’s attempts to cool the country’s hottest housing markets and ensure homeowners could handle their loans.
Total mortgage debt rose to $1.34-trillion in the first three months of the year from $1.33-trillion in the previous quarter, according to Statistics Canada’s national balance-sheet report released on Wednesday.
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This darkly comic crime mystery set in small-town Estonia centers on Elsa, the mother and full time caretaker of Lauri, a teacher who has been in a coma since being shot under shadowy circumstances. Attentive in her duties but at the end of her tether, Elsa receives Lauri's visitors-friends, students, his girlfriend, his boss, and others-who come to update the unconscious Lauri on their lives and unburden themselves of their troubles. But as the police inquiry into the crime progresses, some of his closest ties are called into question. Director Kadri Kõusaar cunningly navigates a script that slowly pieces together the truth behind Lauri's shooting through his visitors' confessionals to the comatose protagonist, cleverly building a web of motives among the tight-knit community. Bathed in the pastel tones of post-Soviet life, Mother is a smartly-crafted whodunit set in a small town where just about everyone is dreaming of something bigger and some are willing to do whatever it takes to.
Britain says new powers to seize suspicious assets will help curb London's status as a haven for ill-gotten gains.
A measure called unexplained wealth orders, which came into effect this week, allows authorities to seize assets over 50,000 pounds ($70,000) until owners account for how they were acquired.
Security Minister Ben Wallace told Saturday's Times of London that the government was sending criminals a message that "we will come for you, for your assets and we will make the environment that you live in difficult."
Wallace says the TV drama series "McMafia," which centers on Russian criminals funneling money through London's financial district, is "very close to the truth."
The government estimates 90 billion pounds in illegal cash is laundered in Britain every year.
Scope Gap Just mounted my scope onto to Sako. This is a 300 WM. How is this for gap? Should I be good to go or move to the next set of mounts? Using Sako Optilock Ringmounts not the rings and bases. Attached Thumbnails - Click to View Larger
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 4 Midday' game
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday afternoon's drawing of the Iowa Lottery's "Pick 4 Midday" game were:
5-8-5-1
(five, eight, five, one)
Senate signs off on MNLARS money, but no checks go out yet
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota's Senate has signed off on $10 million in emergency funding to fix the state's troubled new driver's registration system.
The Senate approved a bill Monday to fund repairs to the new platform known as MNLARS on a 47-20 vote. It also includes some new oversight measures like a legislative commission that Republicans deemed essential to ensuring the system is fixed.
It comes more than two weeks after the state started sending out layoff notices to information technology contractors working on MNLARS. And there's no promise of a speedy resolution with the House, which has laid out a drastically different plan to fund the fixes.
Sen. Scott Newman chairs the Senate's Transportation Committee. Newman says he's confident the two sides can come to a quick agreement.
Rachel Freeman Elementary has been approved for a grant to build an outdoor learning center in their garden, school officials announced in a news release Monday. Work on Wilmington and Cape Fear Soil and Water have partnered with Rachel Freeman and will be at the school on Saturday, April 29 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. They will install student benches and a teacher station under an existing awning.
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CSX calls for special meeting of shareholders
Feb 14 U.S. rail operator CSX Corp said its board has called for a special meeting of its shareholders to discuss requests made by hedge fund Mantle Ridge LP, which is trying to install Hunter Harrison, outgoing chief executive of Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd as the company's chief executive.
April 20 Roma Group Ltd-
* INdependent Commission Against Corruption Of Hong Kong conducted a search at premises where company's principal place of business
* Investigation has no material adverse impact to group and business and operations of group remain normal.
* Company provided certain files and records for purpose of an icac investigation
* Co considers that, as at date of this announcement, investigation has no material adverse impact to group and business and operations of group remain normal
* Board is not aware of any other unpublished inside information
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NYPD Commissioner: Pipe Bomb Was Terror-Related
NEW YORK (AP) – Police Commissioner James O’Neill says the device that exploded in the New York City subway was a terror-related incident.
A 27-year-old man had a crude pipe bomb strapped to him and it went off in a passageway from Seventh and Eighth Avenues near Times Square.
Three people suffered minor non-life-threatening injuries. The suspect was also injured and was taken into custody.
Mayor Bill de Blasio says the device that exploded in the New York City subway was an attempted terrorist attack. He says it’s lucky the suspect didn’t achieve his ultimate goals.
Law enforcement officials say he was inspired by the Islamic State, but had apparently not had any direct contact with the terror group.
A man, believed to be in his late thirties, survived being struck by lightning in Midvaal on Friday afternoon.
ER24 spokesperson Werner Vermaak said the man was rushed to the Midvaal fire station at around 16:00 on Friday by bystanders.
"They explained to fire fighters and ER24 paramedics that he was struck by lightning while sitting under a tree," he said.
Vermaak said the paramedics found that the man barely showed signs of life and proceeded to resuscitate him on scene.
"A short while later his vital signs returned and he was placed on life support," he said.
Vermaak said the paramedics then rushed him to Sebokeng Hospital for further medical care.
He advised that people seek proper shelter during thunderstorms, and avoid trees, large metal objects or open fields.
Source: News24
Ecuadorean Firm Can't Escape Arbitration, Hyundai Unit Says
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 6:25 PM EDT) -- A Hyundai unit has blasted an Ecuadorean engineering firm's bid to escape its $18.9 million arbitration claim stemming from a power plant construction project gone awry, telling a New York federal court that the firm's lawsuit "tells a truncated story" that omits material facts.
The engineering and construction firm SantosCMI SA, which says it never signed the contract containing the arbitration clause and was wrongly included in the arbitration initiated by Hyundai Engineering & Construction Co. Ltd., is asking the court to issue a preliminary injunction...
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It was initially reported Milford would not require surgery but a shoulder specialist told the Queensland Origin rookie an operation was inevitable.
ANTHONY Milford is walking an injury tightrope, with the Broncos sensation requiring surgery in a potentially savage blow to Brisbane's premiership hopes.
Coach Wayne Bennett last night confirmed the former St Peter Claver student must go under the knife after dislocating his shoulder in last Friday's hard-fought defeat of South Sydney.
But Brisbane are prepared to gamble with Milford, hoping a six-week rehabilitation period can give the attacking whiz sufficient strength in his shoulder to see out the season.
It was initially reported Milford would not require surgery but a shoulder specialist told the Queensland Origin rookie an operation was inevitable.
The best-case scenario is for Milford to have surgery after the NRL grand final - effectively ruling him out of World Cup calculations for either Australia or Samoa.
Read more at the Courier Mail.
Kevin Na is known for being deliberate in his play on the PGA Tour.
Actually, I’m being too kind here. He’s slow. A Sports Illustrated/Golf.com anonymous poll had Na second with 17 percent of Tour players naming him the slowest player.
That reputation followed him to the Safeway Open Pro-Am this week, where he teed off to the sounds of freestyling singer Kelley James.
James immediately slowed the music down and roasted Na as he teed off, and luckily the golfer had a great sense of humor about the whole thing.
.@YourBoyKJ was at Safeway today freestyling while players teed off. He slowed it way down for Kevin Na. pic.twitter.com/ctpA6RVbO0 — Skratch (@Skratch) October 4, 2017
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0:41 Cal Poly Rose Parade float heads to Pasadena under the cover of darkness
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0:31 On election night, Heidi Harmon shared her goals for SLO
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0:28 Atascadero's Elijah Cooks turns Lompoc game into dunk contest
Carmel tells how her husband was struck in the mouth by a jogger in Tralee. The impact caused her husband to lose several teeth and it will cost thousands of euro to replace them. She spoke to Treasa Murphy.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Lucky Seven' game
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Indiana Lottery's "Lucky Seven" game were:
5-5-4-9-5-5-0
(five, five, four, nine, five, five, zero)
Authorities lifted an evacuation order Tuesday for nearly 200,000 California residents who live below the nation’s tallest dam with a damaged spillway that threatened to collapse and cause catastrophic flooding.
WWE Ride Along Clip, Fatal 4 Way Slow Motion Video, Fans On The RAW Ring Collapse
– Below is slow motion video from the Fatal 4 Way on last night’s WWE RAW in Columbus, which saw hometown star Alexa Bliss defeat Nia Jax, Mickie James and Sasha Banks to become the new #1 contender to RAW Women’s Champion Bayley. Bliss vs. Bayley will take place at the April 30th WWE Payback pay-per-view from Bayley’s hometown of San Jose.
– WWE has a new poll asking fans who got the worst of the ring collapsing on last night’s RAW – Big Show, Braun Strowman or referee John Cone. As of this writing, 66% voted for Cone while 28% voted for Big Show.
– Jack Gallagher does a lot of talking while Brian Kendrick does the driving in this new clip from last night’s WWE Ride Along episode on the WWE Network:
Understandably, the bulk of this week’s editorial cartoons have to do with the State of the Union speech. Other topics include Chris Christie’s new gig with ABC, the constant arguing across the aisle on the Dreamers issue, the release of the Nunes memo, and the legalization of pot.
Actor Sooraj Pancholi, who will be seen collaborating with choreographer and director Prabhudheva, says that he can’t wait to work with him.
Sooraj on Thursday took to Twitter, where he shared a photograph with Prabhudheva and producer Bhushan Kumar.
“Yes it is official! Can’t wait to work with you Prabhudheva sir…I have grown up watching you! Thank you for all the inspiration. T-Series,” Sooraj captioned the image.
Yes it is official! Cant wait to work with you @PDdancing sir I have grown up watching you! Thank u for all the inspiration😊🙏🏼👍🏼 @TSeries pic.twitter.com/UKcW6Dpqyn — Sooraj Pancholi (@soorajpancholi9) June 15, 2017
The film is reported to be a comedy and will be produced by T-Series.
Sooraj, who is the son of actor Aditya Pancholi and Zarina Wahab, made his Bollywood debut in 2015 film ‘Hero’ along with actress Athiya Shetty.
‘Hero’, which was directed by Nikhil Advani, is a remake of veteran filmmaker Subhash Ghai’s directed 1983 film of the same name, which starred Jackie Shroff.
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When Robin Steinberg and David Feige were public defenders in New York, they saw thousands of clients — often poor people of color — stuck in jail because they couldn't make bail for minor offenses. They started the Bronx Freedom Fund to pay that bail and help people stay in their jobs and with their families while awaiting their day in court. Now they're going national with The Bail Project. We talked with the husband-and-wife team about the economics of criminal justice reform. First though, this week's news fixations: the bond market and (yes, more!) privacy on Facebook.
Carl Webster is a Sr. Solutions Architect for Choice Solutions, with over 38 years of IT experience, based in the Nashville, TN area. Webster has been working with application and desktop virtualization since 1990 and with Active Directory since 2001. Webster travels the world doing XenApp, XenDesktop, HP Moonshot and Active Directory projects. He holds the prestigious Citrix Technology Professional designation.
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A modern Irish folk band with an old-school approach, Skipper’s Alley will being their gritty, high-octane Irish tunes, along with occasional detours into the dark, somber melodies of the Irish song tradition, to the Irish Cultural and Heritage Center, 2133 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee at 7:30 on Friday, Oct. 19.
The six-piece ensemble described as “gloriously three-dimensional” by the Irish Times,
came to prominence in the summer of 2103 after winning the Loic Raison Trophy at Brittany’s Festival Interceltique de Lorient, an award previously won by well-known groups including Danú, Clannad and the Bothy Band. Since that time they have appeared on national and international TV and toured on four continents.
Price: Tickets for the show are $21 in advance, $25 on concert day, $10 for students with ID and free for ages 12 and younger. To order online, visit www.ichc.net. Tickets may also be ordered by calling (414 345-8800.
State police have issued a warning about counterfeit bills being circulated in western Kentucky. According to Trooper Corey King, Independence Bank says several $100 and $20 counterfeit bills have been accepted by businesses in Daviess, Webster, and McCracken counties. Police said in a statement that the fake bills are very realistic, but they are all marked on the back “for motion picture use only.” Similar complaints were made in Lexington late last year. Police there issued a warning in December that several counterfeit bills had been passed in recent weeks that looked real but were marked “for motion picture use only.” Anyone with information about counterfeit money is asked to contact police.
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The conventional thinking not long ago was that investing in developing markets needed the nimbleness of active managers able to respond to sudden shifts in political risks. The numbers don't back that up: Over the last five years, the iShares JPMorgan USD Emerging Market Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:EMB) has outperformed active peers by an average 74 basis points, according to Morningstar.
Investors, in turn, are flocking to it. The EMB became the largest emerging-market debt fund year ago, and has doubled assets to more than $10B in the last 12 months.
In ETFs, the large tend to become larger as investors prefer the better liquidity, and greater assets allow lower fees - at 45 basis points, EMB currently has the second-lowest fee among all emerging debt funds.
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Parka specialist Canada Goose will start retailing its first knitwear collection today — a new category for the 60-year-old Toronto-based firm.
The 15 styles include women’s and men’s mid- and heavyweight knits, made from merino wool, along with knitwear that combines merino wool with down.
Report: ISIS Plan to Attack Gay Nightclubs in Paris Foiled by Police
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A terrorist plan to attack gay nightclubs in Paris, France, was foiled by French police this year, according to a report.
“Gérard Collomb told a National Assembly committee on Tuesday (12 September) that an attack targeting the LGBT community in the French capital had been thwarted on 22 August,” reported the International Business Times. “He said the planned ‘violent action’ targeted ‘Paris nightclubs, targeting in particular gay establishments’… Collomb gave no further details of the Paris plot, other than it was just one of 12 planned terrorist attacks foiled by French police and intelligence agencies since the beginning of the year.”
In a statement, Collomb claimed, “The threat remains high,” adding, “What Daesh [Islamic State] wants is to divide the national community and create clashes between French people. This is the trap into which we must not fall.” – READ MORE
William Allen's massive boiler works occupied a full block between three streets and had an address of 65 Green St., but today, there is no sign that the grand building ever operated there. It was Allen's second building in the neighborhood; he'd moved there from a building on Southbridge Street near what were then called the Junction Shops, another incubator of Worcester's industrial innovation.
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CLEVELAND (AP) — Authorities say a Cleveland police officer is accused of attacking a woman and having her arrested for assaulting a police officer.
Sgt. Christopher Graham, of Wellington, was charged Thursday with misdemeanor assault and unlawful restraint. He pleaded not guilty during a court appearance this morning.
A probable-cause warrant written by a Cleveland police Internal Affairs detective says the 38-year-old Graham assaulted the unidentified woman Sept. 12 and then had her arrested on the felony assault charge.
Officials haven’t said why Graham allegedly attacked the woman.
Cleveland.com reports Cleveland paid settlements in two lawsuits filed against Graham that accused him of misusing his police power.
Graham’s attorney didn’t return telephone messages seeking comment today.
A police spokeswoman didn’t respond to an email asking about Graham’s status with the department.
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RCMP have laid impaired-driving charges related to a fatal ATV collision that took place in 2017 near a Lanigan high school.
If you used Shields Street often, then you are happy it just opened near CSU. But, there is about to be a 7 to 8 week closure a little further north on Shields.
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Montomery (1-0) allowed three runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out three batters over six innings during Monday's win over the White Sox.
After a solid debut against the Rays, Montgomery followed it up with another serviceable outing Monday. While he has little experience above Double-A, the 24-year-old lefty hasn't looked out of place through his first two starts with the Yankees. He projects to make a road start against the Pirates on Saturday, which should be a telling test for the freshman.
It's a pitching machine that is a cross between the Japanese-made Shizuoka Prefecture, which can throw 143-mph fastballs, and the programmable e-Hack Attack, which throws Corey Kluber -style sliders and Kyle Hendricks changeups. "We're trying to get him a machine with velocity and spin, to help,'' Pirates manager Clint Hurdle said.
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SUDBURY, Ont. — Police say a drug seizure in northern Ontario resulted in the arrest of a man suspected of murder in Belize, as well as other crimes in Toronto.
The Greater Sudbury Police Service says the man was arrested on Friday as part of a drug bust at a local home.
A check on the man’s identity, which was not released, found he was wanted for a number of alleged crimes further afield.
They say he’s wanted in Belize on one count of first-degree murder, but did not provide details of the case.
In Toronto, police had a warrant out for his arrest on several charges including robbery with a firearm, extortion and theft under $5,000.
Sudbury police say he will answer to local drug charges, travel to Toronto to face charges there, then be extradited to Belize.
Illegal alien accused of murdering 18-year-old student was in DACA program
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A man accused of killing a South Carolina high school student had been protected from deportation under the DACA program, U.S. officials confirmed to Fox News Thursday evening.
Daniel De Jesus Rangel-Sherrer, 19, is accused of murder, kidnapping and possession of a weapon during a violent crime in connection with the death of 18-year-old Diana Martinez-Gonzalez.
Martinez-Gonzalez, a junior at Greenville High School, was found dead in a wooded area Oct. 4. Officials said she had been forced into the woods and shot multiple times in the head.
“Immediately upon contact, [Rangel-Sherrer] confessed to one of the deputies,” Greenville County Sheriff Will Lewis told reporters. – READ MORE
CONCORD, N.H. — A life-size bronze statue of the famous comic book character Archie will soon greet visitors at a New Hampshire town in honour of the local man who illustrated the red-haired, freckled teenager.
Bob Montana, who was the first to draw original depictions of the “Archie” characters, lived in Meredith for 35 years until his death in 1975 at age 54. The Greater Meredith Program, a community development non-profit, raised $57,000 for the project. The statue will be installed Aug. 9 in Meredith’s Community Park to coincide with the town’s 250th anniversary.
Montana first drew “Archie” in a New Hampshire cottage in 1942.
His daughter, Lynn Montana, says it is a “dream come true” to have her father permanently honoured in Meredith.
Should Garry Grow the Mo?
Garry, like many suave men from the 70’s and 80’s, had a stylish moustache…
Over the weekend he was reminiscing over some old photos with his family and Garry’s children were urging him to “grow the mo” again.
Undecided on whether it was a good idea or if his kids were stitching him up. John and Garry thought they would ask people they can trust… and so we ask you, our Talking Lifestyle listeners, should Garry Grow the Mo? Or just say NO?
Mountaineer Felt Grief in His Physical Heart
Men's Health portrayed the life of a man who believed his heart attack was caused primarily by grief. Acclaimed mountaineer Conrad Anker and his team trekked up Tibet's 26,335-foot Shisha Pangma for a specific mission—to retrieve the frozen body of his best friend, Alex Lowe, who had died in an avalanche. Anker had been with Lowe ...
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched 104 satellites in a single rocket on Wednesday making a world record by beating the previous record of launch of 39 satellites by the Russian Space Agency.
This was the first launch by the ISRO in 2017 and they have three more launches planned for the first half of this year.
The launch was an achievement lauded across the country. The Space agency made the country proud, for which it was commended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Pranab Mukherjee.
Here is how Twitter reacted to the successful launch:
February 15, 2017, 7:00 AM | The Trump administration is in turmoil. What did President Trump know about Gen. Michael Flynn’s conversations with the Russian ambassador? Also, an international mystery unfolds as police in Malaysia say a half-brother of North Korea’s dictator was murdered. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Get the Eye Opener delivered straight to your inbox.
A Cambodian court has found a British man guilty after he was arrested with other foreigners for allegedly posting photos on social media of sexually suggestive dancing at a party.
Siem Reap provincial court spokesman Yin Srang said 31-year-old Daniel Jones was sentenced Tuesday to one year in prison for producing pornography. The court, however, said he can go free Wednesday based on his having already served one month and 22 days in prison, with the rest of the term suspended.
The spokesman said Jones could continue to be held if the prosecutor files an appeal within one day.
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Russian diplomats who were expelled by order of U.S. President Barack Obama left Washington on Sunday, Russian news agencies reported, citing Russia’s embassy.
“The plane took off, everyone has left,” RIA quoted the embassy’s press service as saying.
Obama ordered the expulsion of 35 Russian suspected spies and imposed sanctions on two Russian intelligence agencies over the hacking of U.S. political groups during the 2016 presidential election.
Russian President Vladimir Putin decided not to expel anyone in retaliation, saying he would consider the actions of President-elect Donald Trump, who takes office on Jan. 20, when deciding on further steps in Russia-U.S. relations.—Reuters
Calderon will return to a bench role for Monday's game against the Bucks, Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com reports.
Calderon drew the start in Saturday's game against the Bulls, posting nine points, seven rebounds and six assists across 36 minutes. While Rodney Hood (back) remains out, the Cavaliers are getting Kyle Korver (foot) back and he'll slot in alongside George Hill in the backcourt with the starters. In the corresponding move, Calderon heads to the bench and will likely see a significant drop in minutes from the 36 he logged Saturday.
A lot of fans, MLB scouts, and college scouts gathered at Wesley Scarbrough Field Monday to see Brandon pitcher J.T. Ginn. The Mississippi State signee and All-American is projected as an early pick in the 2018 MLB Draft.
Northwest Rankin brought the bats to The Brough, beating the Bulldogs 11-3. Ginn struck out 9 in the Brandon loss.
Expect both squads to make a deep run towards Trustmark Park.
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“At this time, we are not processing cryptocurrency purchases using credit cards, due to the volatility and risk involved,” a J.P. Morgan Chase spokesperson said in a statement to CNBC. A Bank of America spokesperson also said in an email that the bank has …
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The old clich about crime rising with the heat proved all too true for Sacramento homicide detectives, who have now stood over 10 bodies in the last six weeks . The fatal events started May 1 in Rio Linda, when sheriff's deputies responded to the 6700 block of West Second Street to find an 18-year-old male dying from stab wounds to his chest .
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Police said today they are investigating the death of a woman in her 20s whose body was found this morning at a Berkeley homeless encampment just north of 63rd Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Way.
At 10:14 a.m., officers and firefighters went to the encampment after receiving a report of an unresponsive woman, Berkeley police spokesman Sgt. Andrew Frankel said.
The woman was found dead at the scene.
The cause of death is unknown, Frankel said, and there were no obvious signs of trauma. An investigation is ongoing, according to Frankel.
"I don't have any evidence to indicate that it's (the death) suspicious other than the fact that we don't know what caused her death at this point," Frankel said.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen will join the Brookings Institution, a Washington think tank, on Monday after stepping down from the U.S. central bank.
“I‘m delighted to be joining,” Yellen said, according to a statement announcing her position that was issued on Friday by the think tank.
Yellen spearheaded the Fed’s gradual move away from the near-zero interest rates adopted to nurse the economy back to health and spur job growth after the 2007-2009 recession.
U.S. President Donald Trump nominated Fed Governor Jerome Powell to succeed Yellen when her four-year term ends on Saturday. Powell is expected to hew closely to the policies embraced by Yellen.
Yellen had previously said she would step down from the Fed’s Board of Governors after finishing her term as chair.
The Fed said on Wednesday that Powell would become the central bank’s chairman on Saturday and would be officially sworn in on Monday.
Yellen will join former Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke at the Brookings Institution.
I've always wondered what happens when someone gets turned down during a public proposal. Well, now I know -- it's really, really awkward.
Maybe the girl in the video below doesn't like violins or didn't want to get engaged in a food court, but either way, she was not happy with her man's public proposal. And really, who could blame her? She was trying to enjoy lunch with a friend when she was accosted by a violinist playing a sappy song and ambushed by flowers and a big question. Not a good move, bro.
Watch below as she not only rejects him, but totally chews him out, too! I really hope this is fake...
Read More: She Thought They Were Getting Arrested…But It Was Just A Super-Weird Proposal
Kudos to the guy in the red shirt for trying to make him feel better! Do you think this proposal was legit or staged? Let us know in the comments, and don't forget to share it with the hopeless romantics you know!
USD/JPY appears to be on its way to test the July-high (114.50) as it clears the monthly opening range following the U.S. Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP) report, but the near-term outlook remains clouded with mixed signals as the rebound from the 2017-low (107.32 …
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A defector from North Korea insists support for the leader is significantly weaker than portrayed.
He says, despite televised images of mass public adulation of Kim Jong Un, displays of loyalty are coerced through fear.
He claims privately, people are critical of his leadership.
But the man – who is hiding his identity because his daughter is still inside North Korea – says he wants people to know the truth about life under the regime.
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Vin Diesel announced on Facebook Live this week that there will be an international tour of arena stunt shows based on the “Fast & Furious” franchise. He said, “it’ll be a way for you to kind of see the action firsthand.”
The global tour launches in January.
Listen: 'Stay in your own back yard!' - Kiwi recruiter's horrible racist rant at migrant job-seeker recorded
The woman on the tape says she has worked in recruitment all her life, and that she would throw this migrant's CV "straight in the bin".
Huntsville police Lt. Stacy Bates says that 61-year-old Larry Petty of Huntsville is charged with murder in the death of Winslow Brandon on Christmas Eve.
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Lagos State Government says it has closed 27 unregistered pharmacies and patent medicine shops in Ojo Local Government Area to rid the state of fake and illegal drug shops. Special Adviser to the state governor, Olufemi Onanuga on Primary Healthcare, said that the operation was carried out in collaboration with some other agencies. Mr. Onanuga, […]
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Skip in Skip x Embed x Share CLOSE Northville standout senior kicker Jake Moody explains the anatomy of a field goal and extra point kick, at Northville high school on Sept. 18, 2017. Tom Lang, Special to the Detroit Free Press
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It’s been a good day on the markets as we are seeing green right across the board.
The Canadian dollar strengthened today on word the Bank of Canada will hold interest rates steady at 1.25 – percent but Governor Stephen Poloz did raise expectations a boost would be likely in July.
The dollar is trading at 0.7765 cents against the American greenback.
The TSX clawed back some ground on the strength of the energy sector up 126 points to 16,048.
Oil also a big winner today gaining $1.62 to $68.35 a barrel.
On Wall Street, both the Dow and Nasdaq posted gains after a weak day yesterday. T
The Dow at 24,672 and the Nasdaq up 65 points to 7,462.
Gold is also up $3.40 to $1,305 an ounce.
LAS VEGAS, NV (KWCH) - Floyd Conrade, from Emporia, is in Las Vegas for a work conference happening at the Mandalay Bay hotel.
He was staying directly below the room of the man accused of shooting into the crowd gathered for a country music concert.
Conrade says he arrived in Vegas Sunday night and was in his room when the shooting happened.
"Roughly 10:30 at night, I heard the first volley of shots go off. (I'm) thinking fireworks from the concert that was across the street," he says.
Conrade says he then heard a second round, even louder than the first.
"Then they continue going off, and at that point, I realize those weren't fireworks. It's gunshots," he says.
Conrade says by that time, security was outside his room, telling him to stay inside. He did and listened to the situation unfold on the scanners while sitting feet below where police encountered the shooter.
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After being convicted earlier this year of multiple counts of sexual battery, Broc Hottle was sentenced to 15 years in prison and will carry the sex offender label with him the rest of his life.
Hottle, 28, a former percussion instructor and assistant band director affiliated with the Wapakoneta City Schools band program, appeared before visiting Judge Patricia Cosgrove Wednesday. He had pleaded guilty to five counts of sexual battery after a plea deal with prosecutors dismissed 29 additional charges.
Hottle was sentenced to... For more on this story and others pick up a copy of the Wapakoneta Daily News.
The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade explained
The Leapfrog Group, a Washington-based nonprofit, put together this explainer on how they grade hospitals and what you can do. Two Triangle hospitals saw their grades drop from A to C when the latest ratings came out on Tuesday, April 24, 2018.
WHISTLER, B.C. — RCMP say human remains linked to a missing Australian woman have been found near the resort town of Whistler, B.C.
Police say in a news release that Alison Raspa was reported missing last November.
Visitors to Alpha Lake Park called police on Friday to say they’d found what appeared to be human remains in the partially frozen lake.
Mounties say the cause of death has not been confirmed, but it does not appear suspicious.
Raspa’s family has been notified in Australia.
The RCMP and the coroners service are investigating in an effort to determine the cause of death involving the woman who was last seen leaving a bar.
According to a news release from the EPA, all results from water samples taken the last 3 days have shown hexavalent chromium below EPA's method detection limit of 1 part per billion. The EPA says it will post preliminary data on its website and will provide more results as they become available.U.S. Steel has resumed full operations after a chromium release the previous week. The EPA will continue to monitor and sample water.The National Park Service has reopened its neighboring beaches and Indiana American Water is working with IDEM to reopen their Ogden Dunes drinking water intake.The NPS plans to oversee a long term sampling and monitoring plan. EPA and NPS will work together on this effort.
Los Angeles Lakers' sharpshooter Nick Young stops by to talk about his preparations for this Saturday's JBL Three-Point Contest in New Orleans.
Plus, we make our predictions for the shootout and look back at last year's showdown between Klay Thompson and Steph Curry.
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A man will face charges after he allegedly stole a truck and tried to flee police in Aulac, N.B., on Wednesday.
Sgt. Paul Gagne of New Brunswick RCMP told Global News that shortly before 11:45 a.m., an officer pulled over a male driver who was seen travelling at a high rate of speed.
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Gagne said shortly after the man was pulled over, he fled and was travelling at a high rate of speed.
A short time later, Gagne said the driver struck a guardrail near the Aulac exit.
Gagne said as the driver of the pickup truck pulled over and got out of the vehicle, the suspect bolted towards the pickup truck and took off.
The suspect was arrested a short time later in Nova Scotia, according to police.
READ MORE: Man charged with drunk driving in death of Halifax bottle collector facing additional charge
Gagne say the investigation remains ongoing and charged are expected.
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Mattel Inc. warned of another gloomy holiday season as key brands continue to struggle and toy retailers tighten the amount of inventory they are willing to buy upfront.
The toy maker, whose biggest brands include Barbie, Fisher-Price and Hot Wheels, said in a securities filing Monday that it will likely have to write down inventory and spend heavily to offer discounts as a result of gross sales that are now expected to decline by at least a mid- to high-single-digit percentage range versus last year, when they fell 3%.
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The owners of Young's Seafood are looking to sell the frozen food giant
The Press Association is reporting that Lion Capital, Bain Capital and hPS Investment Partners (UK) are working with boutique investment house Stamford Partners on a potential exit.
Grimsby-based Young's Seafood, which has a history dating back 200 years, recorded turnover of £496.5million last year and booked earnings of £21.2 million, according to accounts filed at Companies house.
Young's was acquired by its current owners from CapVest in 2008 as part of a £1.1 billion takeover that also included the Findus brands.
Lion broke up the operation in 2015, striking a £500 million deal to sell the european arm of Findus to Birdseye-owner Nomad Foods, leaving it with the Young's operation in the UK.
SpaceX founder Elon Musk listens at a press conference following the first launch of a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, U.S., February 6, 2018.. (photo credit: REUTERS)
Founder of SpaceX and Tesla, Elon Musk, was spotted in Jerusalem this week, launching his millions of Twitter and Instagram fans into an atmosphere of pure joy.
Musk uploaded a video of his Jerusalem bar escapades on Instagram, racking up nearly 250,000 likes within two hours.
"Learning how to pour flaming absinthe over a tower of glasses in a Jerusalem speakeasy. Everything's better with fire...," Musk wrote on Instagram.The serial entrepreneur is assessed to have a net worth of $20.8 billion and is listed by Forbes as the 53rd richest person in the world as of February 2018.
SENDING A MESSAGE: Activist Sunity Maharaj, right, speaks to a police sergeant outside Parliament yesterday after a group of citizens were stopped from presenting paper roses to parliamentarians. - Photo: ISHMAEL SALANDY Dr Keith Rowley refused to accept a Valentine's Day rose and card from Side by Side member Sunity Maharaj and a small group of activists against domestic violence at the back entrance to the Parliament Chamber, at the International Waterfront Centre, Wrightson Road, Port of Spain, yesterday.
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The incident occurred on the New England Hwy in Nobby.
The incident occurred on the New England Hwy in Nobby. Paul Donaldson
UPDATE 9am:
The New England Hwy was re-opened at 7.20pm after a north-bound lane was closed due to the incident.
A 44-year-old male was transported to Toowoomba Hospital following a motorcycle crash.
The man suffered a hand injury.
EARLIER: A NORTHBOUND lane is closed on the New England Hwy as paramedics tend to a male motorcycle rider.
Queensland Ambulance Service officials are currently on the scene in Nobby at the corner of Mt Sibley Rd.
It is uncertain at this stage how the rider came off his motorbike.
BEIJING (AP) - China's supreme court has thrown out the fraud conviction of a retail tycoon in an unusual gesture of official leniency toward entrepreneurs amid a string of high-profile detentions and prosecutions that has rattled the Chinese business world.
The Supreme People's Court ruling Thursday reversed the conviction of Zhang Wenzhong, former chairman of Wumart Stores, who served 12 years in prison on charges of improperly obtaining technology development subsidies.
A number of Chinese businesspeople have been prosecuted or detained for questioning about possible offenses including embezzlement and bribery.
On Wednesday, a lawyer for the imprisoned founder of the insurance company that owns New York City's Waldorf Hotel said he planned to appeal his 18-year sentence imposed this month on fraud charges.
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Hundreds battled the crowds and heat to get a good spot for "Celebration at the Station."
BRASILIA, March 29 Brazilian President Michel Temer said on Wednesday that the country will maintain its commitment with fiscal discipline to regain the confidence of financial markets as the country slowly emerges from of a two-year recession.
Temer's government is expected to announce later on Wednesday a series of tax increases and a spending freeze to meet its primary budget deficit goal of 139 billion reais ($44.37 billion). ($1 = 3.1331 reais) (Reporting by Alonso Soto)
March 30 Biotest AG:
* Said on Wednesday: Biotest Aktiengesellschaft and creat group corporation are currently in discussions regarding a potential business combination
* Biotest ag - Creat Group indicated key parameters of potential combination to be through public tender offer for all common and preference shares of Biotest
* Biotest AG - consideration is 28.50 euros ($30.65) per ordinary share and 19 euros per preference share of Biotest aktiengesellschaft
* Biotest - potential transaction is subject to final negotiations of business combination agreement and agreement with co's majority shareholder OGEL Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9297 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
Dec 11 (Reuters) - CPI PROPERTY GROUP SA:
* ‍FULL PAYMENT OF SUBSCRIPTION PRICE FOR 1 BILLION NEW SHARES​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
Emenike Discusses Status during His Presentation as Las Palmas Player
LAS PALMAS, Spain  Nigerian forward Emmanuel Emenike discussed on Friday his status during his presentation as a new player at the La Liga team Las Palmas.
30-year-old Emenike joined the Spanish side during the winter transfer window on a loan until the end of the season from Greek Olympiacos after being sidelined for three months due to injury.
I have been out for a while through injury, but I feel great now, Emenike said. It is a tough league but I believe in my ability and I want to give my best to Las Palmas.
Asked about the possibility of making his debut on Monday against visitors Malaga, Emenike said he would be ready if coach Paco Jemez decided to play him.
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President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that a military strike against North Korea designed to destroy its nuclear and missile program might not succeed because Pyongyang could have hidden military facilities that nobody knows about.
On April 14, the Mantua Little League hosted their Opening Day Celebration for the 33rd season.
They kicked things off with a ceremony that included all of the leagues players parading onto our fields and Gina Corso of Jersey Gina Entertainment playing the National Anthem on electric violin. The Mantua VFW Color Guard was present were followed by the reading of the Little League Pledge.
Mayor, Pete Scirotto threw out the first pitch for baseball and Committeewoman, Eileen Lukens, throwing out the first pitch for softball.
Following the ceremony the kids had their photos taken and all teams took the field for games.
Concessions were packed and it was free hot dog day for all players and $1 dollar dog day for everyone else.
Play ball!
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An employee is believed to have driven a soft-top Porsche Carrera under another vehicle in Sydney.
The Porsche Carrera underneath another car in Sydney. Australian Broadcasting Corp via AP
A hotel valet had a lucky escape - but the luxury sports car he was trying to park did not.
The employee drove the soft-top Porsche Carrera under another vehicle outside the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Sydney, according to Australian media.
Emergency workers cut the driver out of the Porsche as a crowd watched.
Matthew Talbot, the hotel's director of sales and marketing, told the Australian Broadcasting Corp the valet was "embarrassed and a little bit shocked" but was OK.
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The larger vehicle was propped up and its wheels were anchored while the vehicles were separated. The black Porsche, its bonnet and front bumper crunched and dented, was then backed on to a tow truck.
Witness Jonathan Bayle said he thought a television show or movie was being shot.
The hotel said it was investigating.
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What does Citrix Session Recording do?
Session Recording is a key component in Citrix XenApp and XenDesktop Platinum Edition that enables IT admins to record active virtual apps and desktop sessions, based on user, application or server and then save the recording file for future reference when needed.
For those legacy XenApp 6.5 admins, Session Recording is based on SmartAuditor technology, but Session Recording is exclusively designed for the XenApp and XenDesktop 7.x FlexCast Management Architecture compared to the Independent Management Architecture (IMA) in XenApp 6.5 and earlier. Please note that we are not only bringing SmartAuditor back, we also added new features and improvement in the new architecture.
Why would user sessions need be recorded?
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Von Miller, according to his Twitter account, wore cleats inspired by Snapchat for the Broncos’ final game of the season on Sunday.
Miller had five tackles in the Broncos’ win over a Derek Carr-less Raiders. In other Von Miller social media news, his #bestnine of 2016 was pretty good:
Police have a warrant to arrest one of the suspects from an armed home invasion in Methuen, Massachusetts.
Methuen police are on the hunt for Edgardo X Colon, 19, on charges of home invasion, intimidation of a witness & possession of a Class D substance with intent to distribute.
Three masked men forced their way into an apartment on 14 Kirk Street just after 9 p.m. on Saturday. The suspects said they were looking for a man who they believed live in the apartment.
Police say they forced their way inside when they learned he wasn't home.
The men allegedly held a gun to the victim's head and demanded to be taken to the resident's bedroom. The suspects ransacked the room and fled the scene in a grey car similar to a Kia Soul with cash and other items.
Police are still looking for the other two suspects, who are believed to be males about 6-feet tall. Each of the suspects was wearing a winter coat during the home invasion.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Methuen Police Department.
Greiss (lower body) is out for Tuesday's game versus the Penguins, Brian Compton of NHL.com reports.
That means Jaroslav Halak and Christopher Gibson will be the Islanders' two goalies Tuesday, though who will start is still up in the air. Not that fantasy owners have been clamoring for Greiss' return. He has a 3.84 GAA and an .891 save percentage this season.
Following Washington's pending acquisition of fellow QB Alex Smith, which caught Cousins by surprise, free agency awaits the 29-year-old signal-caller March 14, ESPN's John Keim reports.
Once complete, the deal that will send Smith to Washington will effectively end Cousins' six-year stint with the franchise. Still in his prime and coming off a 2017 season in which he threw for 4,093 passing yards while logging a 27:13 TD:INT ratio, Cousins is poised to secure a lucrative long-term deal in free agency. While teams such as the Broncos, Browns, Jets, Vikings, Jaguars, Cardinals and Bills could elect to pursue the 2012 fourth-rounder, it's worth noting that Cousins' stated goal is sign with a winning franchise, the Denver Post reports.
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The couple, who split in October 2014, have maintained a tight relationship throughout the years by putting their 5½-year-old son Noah Rev’s needs first. “We are both totally committed to raising our son and being in love with our son,” Lucas told PEOPLE, adding that the pair has adopted a co-parenting arrangement called “bird’s nesting.”
So, how does that exactly work? Noah remains in a solitary home in New York City while his parents rotate their stays in and out of their family residence — the same way birds alight and depart the nest.
“It’s a concept that’s fairly new, particularly in the psychology of raising a child in divorce,” said Lucas. “And the idea is, it’s really not the child’s fault that you got divorced.” He continued, “It’s your fault and therefore it should not be the child’s problem to go back and forth between two different homes.”
Should Missouri maintain its current zero tolerance policy against discrimination on the basis of religion, age, gender, race or nationality? Should an employee who is sexually harassed by a supervisor be able to hold her harasser personally responsible? Should Missouri law protect state employees' jobs who report their reasonable beliefs about waste of taxpayer funds or illegal activity in state government to elected officials? These are a few of the questions Senate Bill 43 raises, which would dramatically change the Missouri Human Rights Act. The first change concerns the level of discrimination that Missouri law permits.
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We asked the broadcaster, 76, what her younger self would make of her today...
You can always spot a seven-year-old because they lose their front teeth. The seven-year-old me would be relieved to see I had all mine now. I seem to remember she was rather jolly. She loved her younger sister, Scilla, and they used to play lots of good games together. Suburban life in Hertfordshire was very secure and happy, looking back. We’d catch butterflies in the hollyhocks with our shrimping nets and mark our neighbours’ gardens out of 10. Another great game was pretending to speak in a foreign language, so as to fascinate passers-by.
I’m sure my childhood had a big impact on how I turned out. A lot of my contemporaries who were girls had only one ambition: to get married and have children. My parents were extraordinarily gender-blind for the times and they wanted my sister and me to get an education, go...
The three suspects in the surveillance photos appear to be two boys and one girl. Both boys are seen attempting to mask their faces.
April 28 MolMed SpA:
* Molmed and Megapharm sign licensing and distribution contract for Zalmoxis in Israel
* Zalmoxis will be distributed and marketed by Megapharm, once approved by the Israeli Ministry of Health (MOH) and included in the Israeli national health basket of drugs by the MOH
* Zalmoxis is a cell-based therapy enabling bone marrow transplants from partially compatible donors currently in Phase III in high-risk acute leukemia Source text: www.1info.it Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
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Chris Christie chowed down with President Trump at the White House Tuesday amid speculation that the New Jersey governor might join the administration as it grapples with growing pains.
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Christie and wife Mary Pat had a Valentine’s Day’s lunch with the commander in chief the day after Trump ousted his national security adviser, Michael Flynn, and amid chatter among Trump allies that more shakeups are coming.
A source close to Christie told The Post that possible ­administration positions were discussed.
April 17, 2017 - Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad detectives have identified the victims of the murders of four males whose bodies were found in Central Islip on Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at approximately 8 p.m. Police responded on the evening in question to Clayton Avenue Community Park at approximately 8 p.m. where the bodies of four males were located.
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(POLITICO) President Donald Trump has weighed in ahead of Tuesday’s surprisingly close special election in Georgia, a race seen by many as an early referendum on his presidential performance thus far.
“The super Liberal Democrat in the Georgia Congressioal [sic] race tomorrow wants to protect criminals, allow illegal immigration and raise taxes!” Trump tweeted Monday morning, part of an active social-media morning for the president that also included digs against the media and his predecessor, former President Barack Obama.
Tuesday’s race in Georgia’s 6th Congressional District pits Democrat Jon Ossoff, a relatively unknown even in local politics at the start of his campaign, against a field of Republicans that are likely to split the GOP vote in the typically red district. The seat has been vacant since its last occupant, Secretary of Health and Human Services Tom Price, stepped down to join the Trump administration.
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Join us as we celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the Tony Awards with four local vocalists singing over 30 Broadway hits, all associated with shows which have won at least one Tony Award. Drive with them down memory lane as they sing selections from Phantom of the Opera, The Sound of Music, Les Miserables, Hamilton and many, many more! Featuring Abby Galstad, Julie Johnson, Gwen Ter Haar, Pamela Skocir, and Joe Nolan,
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EDNEYVILLE, N.C. (AP) — A new crime lab in North Carolina aims to increase efficiency within the state’s criminal justice system, particularly in regard to drug and DNA evidence.
The News & Observer reports that state Attorney General Josh Stein attended the inauguration of the State Crime Lab office for western North Carolina in Edneyville this weekend. The new regional crime lab, unlike the one in Asheville, relieves the burden of DNA evidence testing from the main lab in Raleigh, which was previously the only facility with that capacity.
Around 20 new employees will help the lab focus on drug evidence, with western North Carolina the hardest hit by the opioid epidemic in the state, as well as DNA evidence, which could help reduce the backlog of untested evidence form rape kits.
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TIRANA, Albania (AP) — Donald Tusk, one of the European Union's top officials, says the road to European Union membership for Albania and Macedonia will be tough.
The president of the European Council started Tuesday a weeklong tour of the Western Balkans countries, urging more work in the rule of law and the fight against organized crime and corruption.
The 28 EU member states must agree unanimously for any country to become a member. Accession to the bloc has been a powerful driver of political and democratic reform in post-communist countries.
Last week, the EU's executive Commission said enough progress has been made for accession talks to begin.
EU and Balkans leaders will meet in Bulgaria on May 17 in a summit.
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Former rap mogul Marion "Suge" Knight made his NBA title prediction from a courthouse Monday.
Knight, a co-founder of Death Row Records, is accused of driving his car into two men, killing one and injuring the other, after a January 2015 argument, according to the Los Angeles Times.
During a hearing Monday, a judge asked Knight who he thought would win the NBA championship.
“Houston,” Knight said, according to the Times.
"All right, Houston. Good pick," the judge responded.
The Rockets finished the 2017-18 regular season with a 65-17 record and entered the NBA playoffs with the Western Conference’s top overall seed. Houston topped Minnesota 119-100 Monday night to take a 3-1 lead in its opening round series. The Rockets scored 50 third-quarter points en route to the win.
Knight has pleaded not guilty in his murder case. His trial is set for Sept. 24, according to the Times.
Dec 12 (Reuters) - Transurban Group Ltd said on Tuesday it would raise about A$1.9 billion ($1.43 billion) through an equity offer to fund its West Gate Tunnel Project.
The company said in a statement it would carry out the capital raising at an offer price of A$11.40 per new security in a three for 37 entitlement offer.
The company added that it had closed the contract with the Victorian State Government to build, toll and operate the West Gate Tunnel Project till 2045. ($1 = 1.3287 Australian dollars) (Reporting by Ambar Warrick in Bengaluru; Editing by Chris Reese)
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March 31 Numis Corporation Plc
* Steady rise in UK equity markets has been helpful to our equities revenues
* We have seen a paucity of primary equity issuance in UK market as a whole and increase in m&a activity has yet to fully benefit our top line
* As a result, total income will be moderately below first half of last year.
* Based on strength of our pipeline, we remain confident in outturn for full year. Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting By Rachel Armstrong)
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On a winter’s evening in 2015 Karlina Paredes Fulk heard sirens close to her home. She logged on to the local neighborhood watch page to see what was going on. Realizing that they were on their way to the scene of a crash, Fulk said a little prayer for the family of the victim. But just hours later she realized she had been praying for her own family.
Karlina Fulk is a lawyer who lives in San Jose, California with her husband and three daughters. She graduated from the University of California, Berkley School of Law in 2016 and went on to become an associate attorney at the Hoover Krepelka law firm.
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On this particular evening, Karlina was at home. It was around about 8:00 p.m on January 7, 2015, when she heard sirens outside. For some, the distinctive sound makes them take a moment to think about what the sirens mean. To think about an accident or a situation where someone’s in trouble.
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Lifeway Foods has vowed to defend itself " vigorously " against a lawsuit claiming it falsely advertised its fermented dairy products as '99% lactose free' when they allegedly contained almost 4% lactose . In a complaint filed last month in Illinois, plaintiff Andrew Block cites tests conducted by Consumer Labs and his own counsel , which he claims indicate Lifeway's plain kefir contained almost 4% lactose, which is just below the 4-5% percentage of lactose contained in regular milk.
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Who else is stoked for Cars 3? Anyone?
Even if animated flicks aren't your thing, there are plenty of new sports films to look forward to in 2017. (There is a Goon sequel, for the love!)
From documentaries to full-length feature films, true stories to works of fiction, boxing to poker—2017 looks like it'll be a good year in big-screen sports.
Quick honorable mentions go out to the hypothetical Creed 2 and the untitled, sure-to-be-hilarious Will Ferrell esports movie. Neither have a release date—and Creed 2 isn't even confirmed—but if and when those two movies come out, they'll be big.
All right, now on to the movies slated for the new year.
The IBM (NYSE:IBM) Board of Directors today declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $1.57 per common share, payable June 9, 2018 to stockholders of record as of May 10, 2018. Today’s dividend declaration represents an increase of $0.07, or five percent higher than the prior quarterly dividend of $1.50 per common share.
This is the 23rd year in a row that IBM has increased its quarterly cash dividend. IBM has paid consecutive quarterly dividends since 1916.
Ginni Rometty, IBM chairman, president and chief executive officer said, “IBM has tripled our quarterly dividend per share during the last decade. Our strong financial position allows IBM to invest aggressively in our high-value strategic businesses, in addition to returning money to our shareholders.”
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Ride-ologie opened a new location in Sugar House and is spreading the cycling bug. The classes are a heart-pounding, full-body dance party on a bike! Each class is 45 minutes long. The instructors there say be prepared to sweat! For more info go here.
The Beaufort County Treasurer's Office is holding an unclaimed property event on Thursday, June 15.
Officials will be able to help citizens find unclaimed property like savings or checking accounts, stocks, uncashed dividends or payroll checks, and refunds. Beaufort County’s most common forms of unclaimed funds are uncashed checks.
The Unclaimed Property event will begin at 10 a.m. at the Bluffton Public Library, located at 120 Palmetto Way, Bluffton, SC 29910.
For more information and to make an appointment, click here or call 843-255-2600.
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Irving scored 21 points (7-14 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT) while adding three assists, two rebounds and a steal in 25 minutes during Friday's preseason win over the 76ers.
He gave Boston fans an early glimpse at what he brings to the lineup, leading the Celtics in scoring, threes and field-goal attempts while allowing Gordon Hayward to fill a point-forward role, not unlike the on-court relationship Irving had with LeBron James in Cleveland. The 25-year-old guard averaged a career-high 25.2 points a game last season with the Cavs, but as the unquestioned top option in the Celtics offense in 2017-18, he may be able to maintain that level of production.
​The Manitoba government has introduced legislation that would help children in care keep their Indigenous customs and connections with family.
The bill introduces customary care to child welfare.
Customary care allows children to stay within their community under the guidance of extended family and community leaders.
There are about 11,000 children in care in Manitoba and about 90 per cent are Indigenous.
Families Minister Scott Fielding says it's a historic step toward supporting children while maintaining a cultural connection.
Opposition NDP Leader Wab Kinew says he's encouraged by the work done with Indigenous organizations in drafting the legislation, but he wants to make sure any funding would flow to children in customary care.
May 2 Tahoe Resources Inc
* Tahoe reports record results in first quarter 2017
* Q1 adjusted earnings per share $0.24
* Q1 earnings per share $0.24
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.09 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Q1 revenue $251 million versus I/B/E/S view $215.5 million
* Tahoe Resources Inc - Full-year 2017 production and cost guidance for both silver and gold remains unchanged
* Tahoe Resources Inc - Reported total silver production in Q1 2017 of 5.7 million ounces, 17% higher than previous quarter
* Q1 2017 gold production totaled 119.1 thousand ounces, compared to record production of 119.9 thousand ounces in Q4 2016
* Tahoe Resources Inc - Q1 2017 gold production totaled 119.1 thousand ounces, compared to production of 119.9 thousand ounces in Q4 2016 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Soul-blues of the biker-bar variety, that’s what Albert Cummings plays, with slashing and howling guitar solos, expressive bends and Hendrix-inspired excesses.
Cummings can usually be found with a Fender Strat in his hands. He got his start playing banjo as a kid and moved on to blues jams and competitions, eventually impressing the rhythm section of Stevie Ray Vaughan’s band and working with them on a record. Cummings likes to rip over beefy beats and strutting bass lines, allowing for plenty of room to solo at length.
Given the fact that Al Di Meola and Joe Satriani are also playing in Connecticut this week, the state has a small army of amped-up guitar guys hitting stages in very corner. Cummings, who is from Western Massachusetts, recorded his most recent record live in his hometown of Williamstown in the Berkshires.
Albert Cummings plays Fairfield Theater Company’s Stage One, 70 Sanford St., Fairfield, on Saturday, Feb. 10, at 7:45 p.m. $35. 203-259-1036 and fairfieldtheatre.org.
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Geoffrey Kirui and Edna Kiplagat ensured a Kenyan sweep at the 2017 Boston Marathon, winning the men’s and women’s races, respectively, Monday.
Official results of the men's race:
1st Geoffrey Kirui 🇰🇪 2:09:37
2nd @G_Rupp 🇺🇸 2:09:58
3rd @sugurusako 🇯🇵 2:10:28 — Boston Marathon (@bostonmarathon) April 17, 2017
.@KiplagatEdna Official results of the women's race:
1st @KiplagatEdna 🇰🇪 2:21:52
2nd Rose Chelimo 🇧🇭 2:22:51
3rd @JordanHasay 🇺🇸 2:23:00 — Boston Marathon (@bostonmarathon) April 17, 2017
Kirui out-kicked American Galen Rupp, a three-time Olympian running in his first Boston Marathon, in the final 2 miles to claim the men’s race. Kiplagat, who has won marathons in London, New York and Los Angeles, finished first in her Boston debut.
It was the 12st running of the Boston Marathon.
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Appliance Recycling gets delisting notice
Appliance Recycling Centers of America Inc., Hopkins, has received notice from the Nasdaq stock market that it is in violation of its continued listing standards because it has not yet filed its 10-K annual report for the year ended Dec. 31, 2017. The company has until June 18 to make its filing or its stock will be delisted.
ARCA said the delay in filing is to give new auditors time to complete work on the audit of the company’s financial statements. ARCA said it expects to regain compliance.
Mergers and acquisitions
$8 billion deal for Blue Buffalo finalized
General Mills Inc., Golden Valley, has closed on its previously announced deal to acquire Blue Buffalo Pet Products Inc. based in Wilton, Conn. for $40 per share in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $8 billion.
The deal makes General Mills the leader in the wholesome natural pet food segment of the $30 billion U.S. pet food market.
HAMTRAMCK, Mich. - More than 100 businesses in Hamtramck closed for an hour Tuesday afternoon to protest President Donald Trump's travel ban.
Business owners hope the message will be felt all the way in Washington, as the Supreme Court hearing on Trump's travel ban approached.
Yemeni-American merchants in Hamtramck joined with others around the country in closing their stores for one hour. They said it's to make a statement about Trump's travel ban.
On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments on the president's third version of the travel ban on primarily Muslim countries. Recently, two federal appeals courts ruled the restrictions unconstitutional.
Impacted citizens said it's less about the constitution than it is about family.
You can watch Steve Garagiola's full story in the video posted above.
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GBP/USD short-term technicals favor the downside. 10Y US-UK yield spread rises in the GBP-negative manner. All eyes on the CPI. The GBP/USD fell for the second day yesterday and closed at 1.3337, leading to a bearish 5-day MA and 10-day MA cross.
PHOENIX — A couple in Arizona rang in the new year with the birth of their twin sons.
The boys were born in two different years, but only minutes apart.
Arizona twins born in different years https://t.co/sKhN1DodO9 pic.twitter.com/nRaT1GHkHr — KHOU 11 News Houston (@KHOU) January 2, 2017
The first baby of the new year at Banner Thunderbird Medical Center is Everett Jackson Shay.
Everett is not only the first baby of the new year, his twin brother Sawyer was the last one of 2016.
“So 11:51 Sawyer joined us . Everett was a little bit more stubborn and so Everett wasn’t born until 12:01,” the twins’ father said.
The family says they got to the hospital Saturday and as the clocked kept ticking, they knew they had a special duo making a grand entrance into the world.
The twins were born at 37 weeks. Sawyer, the bigger guy at 5 pounds, 5 ounces and his twin brother Everett at 4 pounds 8 ounces.
The boys have two sisters, ages 13 and 4, who are waiting for them at home.
At AirVenture 2017, the 80th anniversary of the Piper Cub was celebrated. The iconic yellow plane was featured in a sea of taildraggers, as well as a lineup of Piper taildraggers in photos captured by General Aviation News Publisher Ben Sclair.
No Frozen Turkeys For Woolies This Christmas
This Is How Meghan Markle Will Spend Her First Christmas With The Royal Family
Governor to order flags to half-staff to honor late lawmaker
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — Gov. Dennis Daugaard will order flags to be flown at half-staff statewide in honor of the late state Rep. Jim Schaefer.
Daugaard's office said Wednesday that Schaefer, of Kennebec, died the day before while working on his ranch. Schaefer had been a member of the South Dakota Legislature since 2011.
Daugaard says Schaefer never sought the limelight, but worked hard for his district and the state. The governor says he will always remember Schaefer's advocacy on reconstructing a rail line from Chamberlain to Presho.
Daugaard will order flags to fly at half-staff on the day of Schaefer's funeral, which hasn't been set.
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — A Wichita man who texted a photo of his dead girlfriend to his family has been sentenced to life in prison for killing her.
Forty-two-year-old Jonathan Perret won’t be eligible for parole for 25 years under the sentence imposed Tuesday. He pleaded guilty last month to felony murder for fatally shooting 42-year-old Melissa Englert while she checked on her parents’ house. They were out of town.
Messages sent to his son’s phone included a photo of a gun and a person lying on the ground. Perret called her a banshee in one message and said someone needed to shoot her, adding that “I did love her though!!!”
Perret told investigators that Englert asked to be shot after a night of drinking. Police said the couple had a history of domestic violence.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Daily Four-Midday' game
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday afternoon's drawing of the Indiana Lottery's "Daily Four-Midday" game were:
6-4-1-6, SB: 1
(six, four, one, six; SB: one)
With reference to our press release of 18 May 2018, Awilco Drilling PLC is pleased to confirm that Shell UK Limited has given notice of its intention to exercise a one well option under the WilPhoenix decommissioning contract. The contract is therefore extended to 19 firm wells with an estimated duration of 380 days and options for 7 further wells remaining.
WilPhoenix is one of Awilco Drilling’s two Enhanced Pacesetter semi-submersibles and is equipped for drilling in water depths up to 1,200 ft. Awilco Drilling also has one new build rig on order of Moss CS60 ECO MW design equipped for drilling in harsh environments, and independent options for additional three rigs of the same design.
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That background comes handy now that he has launched a new project as a children's author. Robinson will discuss his new book, "Jake the Fake Keeps it Real," at an Anderson's Bookshop-sponsored event at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, at Center Stage Theater, 1665 Quincy Ave., Suite 131, Naperville.
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GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- Florida defensive tackle Taven Bryan has decided to forgo his senior year and enter the NFL draft.
Bryan announced his decision Monday on Twitter, saying coach Dan Mullen's return to Gainesville "made this decision very difficult because I have the highest regard for him." Bryan ultimately, though, chose to move on.
The 6-foot-4, 291-pound junior from Casper, Wyoming, had 40 tackles and four sacks this season. His size, strength and quickness have NFL scouts projecting him to be an early round pick.
Bryan is the second Florida player to turn pro since the season ended.
Receiver Antonio Callaway, who was suspended for all of the 2017 season, signed with Atlanta-based agent Mel Bratton last week and hopes to get drafted. Callaway was one of nine Florida players suspended all season for alleged credit card fraud. Callaway and six others entered a pretrial intervention program that could result in the dismissal of felony charges.
Local star Ben Eccles has claimed the clubhouse lead early in the final round of the men's Vic Open at 13th Beach.
The 23-year-old Eccles - a member at the nearby Torquay Sands club - carded a final-round seven-under 65 to finish at 10-under 278, a shot clear of fellow Australian Josh Younger, who also had a 65.
Overnight leader Simon Hawkes picked up two shots in his opening five holes on Sunday to be at 12 under, a shot clear of Harrison Endycott, with New Zealander Ryan Chisnall the only non-Australian in the top 10.
During the opening three days of the tournament the wind picked up in the afternoon, making conditions trickier for the late starters.
DeMario Jackson has officially broken his silence regarding the allegations of misconduct that shut down production on Bachelor in Paradise earlier this month.
Filming stopped and an investigation was launched by Warner Bros. after a producer filed a complaint that involved the 30-year-old reality star and a woman on the show, now self-identified as Corinne Olympios. (Read her statement here.)
“It’s unfortunate that my character and family name has been assassinated this past week with false claims and malicious allegations,” DeMario told E! News (via his publicist, Eve Sarkisyan-Nunn). “I will be taking swift and appropriate legal action until my name is cleared and, per the advice of legal counsel, will be seeking all available remedies entitled to me under the laws.”
The future of the show is currently up in the air. We’ll keep you updated on any further developments.
UnREAL co-stars Johanna Braddy and Freddie Stroma are married.
The two got hitched on Friday December 30 in Atlanta, Georgia, according to The Knot.
They had been dating since meeting in 2015 on the set of Lifetime’s reality parody where Stroma played a bachelor contestant and Braddy was one of the girls vying for his heart.
Tied the knot: UnREAL co-stars Johanna Braddy and Freddie Stroma, pictured in May,are married. The two reportedly got hitched on Friday December 30 in Atlanta, Georgia
The English actor proposed to the actress, who now appears on ABC's Quantico, in May during a weekend getaway to Vancouver, Canada.
Braddy told People that she would wear a one-of-a-kind gown designed by Anne Barge for her wedding.
She also revealed that extended family would be traveling from around the globe for the nuptials.
'Freddie’s family is coming from Europe and Asia and we’re all gonna be together. So that’s gonna be different,' the 29-year-old said. 'Super southern family. Super European family.'
Las Vegas police said a young man suffered minor injuries after falling multiple stories inside the casino at Luxor on the Las Vegas Strip.
Officers responded about 9:30 p.m. to the casino where a 20-year-old man jumped or fell from four stories above, police said. Decorations broke the man's fall and he suffered minor injuries.
When asked if the man was impaired, police said "most definitely."
He was transported to a local hospital.
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) -- Rickie Fowler birdied the last three holes in front of the largest crowd in golf history Saturday to take the lead in the Waste Management Phoenix Open.
Fowler shot a four-under 67 to reach 14 under with a round left at TPC Scottsdale's Stadium Course, the layout packed with an estimated 216,818 fans on an 80-degree afternoon. The crowd pushed the week total to 654,906, just short of the record of 655,434 set last year.
Former Arizona State players Jon Rahm and Chez Reavie were a stroke back along with Bryson DeChambeau. Phil Mickelson, another former Sun Devils star, was two shots behind.
Justin Thomas birdied the first six holes, then had to fight to shoot even par after a back-nine meltdown. He had a bogey-triple bogey-double bogey stretch that left him eight strokes back.
The clock of the Westminster Palace in London, called Big Ben, will shut down for four years, Reuters reported.
On August 21, the repair of one of the most popular watches in the world will begin. The hammers that struck the 14-ton bell for 157 years will be dismantled from the clock. The bell will only be beaten for important occasions, such as the New Year. The 96-meter tower, which is considered to be the most photographed building in the UK, is already half-covered in preparations for the repair. It is also planned to wash and repair the Big Ben dials. The experts will repair three dials at the same time. The fourth will show the time using a modern electric motor (the original drive will be returned after the repair).
FILE- This July 27, 2008, file photo shows a, LED-illuminated wireless router in Philadelphia. Last week, the FBI recommended rebooting home and small office routers that could have been infected with disruptive malware, allegedly by sophisticated state-backed Russian hackers. An estimated half million routers and network-attached storage devices have been infected. But even the FBI admits this step will only “temporarily disrupt” the malware. Matt Rourke, File AP Photo
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Dna Oyj:
* REG-DNA‘S FINANCIAL TARGETS UPDATED: EBITDA MARGIN TO REACH AT LEAST 32 PER CENT IN MID-TERM
* DNA OYJ - MEDIUM-TERM FINANCIAL TARGET OF NET SALES GROWTH FASTER THAN AVERAGE MARKET GROWTH
* DNA OYJ - MEDIUM-TERM FINANCIAL TARGETS ARE NET DEBT/EBITDA RATIO OF LESS THAN 2.0
* DNA OYJ - AIMS FOR A DIVIDEND PAYOUT RATIO OF AROUND 70 TO 90% OF DNA‘S FREE CASH FLOW TO EQUITY FOR FINANCIAL YEAR Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
China’s Foreign Ministry said on Monday the issues of U.S. trade and North Korea are not connected and there is no future in a trade war between China and the United States.
China’s Foreign Ministry said on Monday the issues of U.S. trade and North Korea are not connected and there is no future in a trade war between China and the United States. Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying made the comment at a regular press briefing. President Donald Trump on Monday will order his top trade adviser to determine whether to investigate Chinese trade practices that force U.S. firms operating in China to turn over intellectual property, senior administration officials have said.
The German was addressing both English and Italian journalists as his Liverpool side prepare for the first leg against Roma this evening.
Klopp's English answers were translated by the interpreter for the foreign journalists in the room.
But the Liverpool boss couldn't help tease the Italian as he relayed the information to his colleagues.
After giving a relatively short answer, Klopp was left amazed that his first response took so long to translate.
"Was my answer REALLY that long?" he quipped, which brought a laugh from journalists in the crowd.
SÃO PAULO, May 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo - SABESP (B3: SBSP3; NYSE: SBS), one of the largest water and sewage service provider in the world based on the number of customers, hereby announces that on May 30, 2018, it filed Amendment No.1 to its annual report on Form 20F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017 (the "2017 Annual Report") with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). Amendment No. 1 to the 2017 Annual Report can be accessed by visiting either the SEC's website at www.sec.gov or the Company's website.
April 3 Polman SA:
* Signs an investment agreement with JR Holding SA
* Parties of the investment agreement (IA) are also JR Holding's unit (Dinero Sp z o.o.), Artur Gorski and Tomaszem Rogalski
* Goal of the IA is the development of Investoria Sp z o.o. which is to be created from Dinero
* Polman to own 25 percent in Dinero which is to have capital risen to 25,000 zlotys ($6,308)
* Dinero (later on Investoria) to run and develop systems and internet services Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 3.9631 zlotys) (Gdynia Newsroom)
Feb 14 Aktia Bank Abp:
* Net interest income decreased by 3 pct and amounted to 23.0 million euros ($24.4 million) versus 23.7 million euros
* Q4 group's operating profit was 8.6 million euros versus 11.1 million euros
* Q4 net commission income increased by 6 pct to 20.1 million euros from 18.9 million euros year ago
* Operating profit for 2017 is estimated to be lower than in 2016, as no larger one-time gains are expected
* Board of directors proposes a dividend of 0.60 euro per share Source text for Eikon:
Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9420 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
Pakistan's military says a roadside bombing has killed at least two soldiers and wounded three in the country's northwestern tribal region that borders Afghanistan.
A military statement says that Wednesday's bombing took place in the Datta Khel area of North Waziristan.
It says the bomb exploded as a vehicle ferrying soldiers drove near it. The casualties were transported to a military hospital in Peshawar, the capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
The tribal region was a sanctuary for militants until several massive military operations claimed to have pushed them out of the safe havens. The army claims to have cleared the area but militants in North Waziristan sporadically strike back, targeting security forces.
Al Qutami and Hasbani also toured Rashid Hospital’s Emergency and Trauma Center, which is equipped with state-of-the-art technology and overseen by experienced doctors, nurses and technicians. They also visited the smart robot pharmacy at the hospital, where the robot can store up to 35,000 medicines and dispense around 12 prescriptions in less than one minute
Cam Newton apologized after he told a reporter that it was funny to hear “a female” talk about routes this week — an apology that came too late for many, including Dannon, which dropped him as their spokesperson.
And it didn’t stop Stephen Colbert from finding the perfect way to weigh in on the Carolina QB and the idea that women shouldn’t be talking about football (the joke starts around the 3 minute mark):
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RENO, Nev. — Madeleine Pickens wanted the African-American chef she recruited from the country club she owns in Southern California to cook "black people food" — not "white people food" — at her rural Nevada dude ranch and wild horse sanctuary, according to a federal lawsuit accusing her of racial discrimination. Armand Appling says the wealthy philanthropist and ex-wife of Oklahoma energy tycoon T. Boone Pickens told him fried chicken, BBQ ribs and corn bread would be perfect for the tourists who pay nearly $2,000 a night to stay in plush cottages, ride horses and take Wild West "safaris" on ATVs at her Mustang Monument Wild Horse Eco-Resort. Appling alleges he was fired 2014 in retaliation for complaining about a hostile work environment. He says Pickens' stereotypical references were commonplace at the Elko County ranch stretching across 900 square miles on the edge of the Ruby Mountains about 50 miles west of the Utah line.
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (AP) -- Leland King II had 25 points and a career-high 17 rebounds to help UC Santa Barbara remain tied atop the Big West Conference with a 75-51 win over CSU Northridge on Saturday night.
The victory improved the Gauchos' home record to 11-0, their best ever start to a season. Their overall record of 18-5 is their best overall start since the 1988-89 team did the same. In conference they are tied with UC Davis at 7-2.
UCSB first pulled away with an 8-2 run to end the first half with a 32-25 lead. The Gauchos then kept CSU Northridge (5-18, 2-7) at bay until going on a 19-1 run to lead 68-44.
Max Heidegger added four 3-pointers and 14 points, Marcus Jackson scored 12 and Ami Lakoju 10 for UC Santa Barbara.
Tavrion Dawson had 16 points and 10 rebounds and Lyrik Shreiner scored 10 for the Matadors.
SAN MARCOS – Palomar College’s career center is hosting Legoland California as they offer several job opportunities for job seekers. Legoland is searching to fill hours at the Carlsbad location. It will take place on Feb. 16 from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in the career center SU 17. Legoland is looking to fill positions such as lifeguards, custodians, VIP hosts, media relations, and many other positions.
For further information contact Pippa Pierce at (760) 744-1150 ext. 2194.
Before he meets Artem Lobov Saturday night at UFC Fight Night 108, check out this fight replay between Cub Swanson and Dennis Siver.
The bout was part of UFC 162 back in 2013.
The University of Iowa is proposing a 7 percent increase in tuition annually for five years.
The Iowa City Press-Citizen reports university President Bruce Harreld told a Board of Regents Tuition Task Force on Monday that the school was recommending the annual 7 percent increases. If approved, the increases would raise tuition from $7,486 for the upcoming year to $10,537 by the fall 2022 semester.
Harreld also proposed raising nonresident undergraduate tuition by just over 2 percent annually for the next five years.
Iowa State University and the University of Northern Iowa also have proposed tuition increase to meet rising costs at a time of falling state support.
ADAMS COUNTY, Colo. — One person was killed in a two-vehicle crash in Adams County on Wednesday morning, the Colorado State Patrol said.
The crash happened about 6:30 a.m. in the westbound lanes of Interstate 76 at Federal Boulevard.
A tanker truck rolled over, ejecting the driver, who was pronounced dead at the scene, the Colorado State Patrol said. It’s not known if the driver of the sedan that was involved in the crash was injured.
One vehicle rolled over, and a passenger was ejected and pronounced dead at the scene. It’s not known if there were any other injuries.
One lane of the interstate was closed as troopers investigated. Traffic backed up on the interstate and alternate routes were advised, the Colorado State Patrol said. The off-ramp to Federal Boulevard was closed.
The name, age and gender of the victim have not been released. The cause of the crash is under investigation.
The Special Investigations Unit has been called in after a woman was found with life-threatening injuries in the city's west end.
Police were called to a house on Saint Clarens Avenue, near College and Lansdowne, shortly before 5 a.m. Monday morning. Officers found a 60-year-old female outside the house a short time after.
She was rushed to hospital in life-threatening condition, though it is unclear what caused her injuries.
The SIU is automatically called in to investigate reports of death, serious injury or allegations of sexual assault where police are present. Six investigators have been assigned to this case.
Anyone with information is asked to call the SIU at 1-800-787-8529.
On Friday, the ribbon was cut on the newest addition to the Wright State University Lake Campus: The Agriculture and Water Education Quality Center. Pick up a copy of the Feb. 3 edition of The Evening Leader to read more.
HOUSTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Virgin Islands seaports were closed to commercial traffic by the U.S. Coast Guard on Tuesday morning until further notice ahead of Hurricane Irma, the port authority said on its twitter account.
(Reporting by Catherine Ngai; Editing by Chris Reese)
Aquinas first baseman Briana Mairose (JR/West Branch, Michigan) earned the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference Player of the Week honor, released on Monday afternoon (Mar. 19) by the WHAC office. Mairose hit .583 with four extra-base hits and six RBI as AQ won three of its four road games over the weekend in Illinois.
The Saints improved to 20-8 on the year, with a win over Judson on Friday (Mar. 16) and a doubleheader sweep of Roosevelt on Sunday (Mar. 18). Mairose was terrific at the plate for the Saints, notching a hit in all four games and two hits in each of the last three contests.
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Just steps to the beach, this stunning Maine beach house is set in a private gated community in the heart of Pine Point. Featured in several magazines for it's stunning coastal appointment and a floor plan perfect for entertaining, dining al fresco, or curling up in cozy spaces to read a book. Enjoy ocean breezes and views of the Atlantic from most rooms as well as multiple decks and an outdoor patio with fireplace. So many wonderful amenities including 4-5 bedrooms, 4 full baths, sonos surround sound, central air, irrigation system, & brand new roof. A private association path takes you to 4 miles of sandy beach for long walks, swimming, boating or fishing. All this and only 20 minutes to Portland.
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s parliament has approved a contentious bill that makes it a crime to plan a crime.
The ruling coalition pushed the conspiracy legislation through the upper house Thursday, bypassing committee approval that normally precedes a vote by the full house. The more powerful lower house passed the bill last month.
The law criminalizes the planning of 277 serious crimes. The government of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe says it is needed to prevent terrorism, especially with the Olympics coming to Tokyo in 2020.
A sizeable crowd protested outside parliament Wednesday. Opponents warn that authorities could use the legislation to limit free speech and public protests.
The U.N. special rapporteur on the right to privacy sent an open letter to Abe raising concerns over the bill.
Middle East expert Dr. Ephraim Arera warned that the election of Yihya Sinwar as the new leader of the Hamas political office in Gaza yesterday was harmful for Israeli security. Dr. Arera criticized the government's decision to release Sinwar as part of the deal in which Gilad Shalit was returned to Israel after years of captivity in Gaza in 2011.
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University of Miami football greats, former Head Coach, Larry Coker, and former running back, Frank Gore, talk about being inducted into the UM Hall of Fame April 19, 2018 at Jungle Island.
Holtby will start between the pipes in Friday's road game against the Penguins, Mike Vogel of the Capitals' official site reports.
Holtby was a little shaky in his last start Wednesday against Philadelphia, surrendering three goals on 30 shots, but he ultimately did enough to secure his 26th victory of the campaign. He'll look to keep rolling and pick up a third straight win in a tough road matchup with a Penguins team that's 18-7-1 at home this season.
A Heat Advisory has been issued for part of New Jersey Tuesday, as widespread 90s and higher humidity levels will make for the most oppressive day of the week. Monday was a record-breaker across the Garden State, as we hit daily high temperature records at Newark and Atlantic City Airport .
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BEIJING (AP) - Chinese Premier Li Keqiang says, 'We don't want to see a trade war' with U.S., hope to negotiate disputes.
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) – Malaysian police say they have arrested a woman in connection with the death of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s half-brother, Kim Jong Nam.
Wednesday’s statement says the woman was arrested at Kuala Lumpur International Airport. She was carrying Vietnamese travel documents.
Kim Jong Nam died Monday after suddenly falling ill at the airport. According to a Malaysian government official, Kim told medical workers before he died that he had been attacked with a chemical spray.
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Police are investigating a weekend incident at the Illinois State Fairgrounds that sent several people to the hospital and damaged a building on the Fairgrounds.
The Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office says the Illinois Building had been rented for a private party at which a fight broke out early Sunday morning, resulting in four victims being treated at the hospital for stab wounds and a bullet hole being found in a window of the Expo Building. Several vehicles were also hit by gunfire.
Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers or the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office.
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0:47 Blue Valley students hold prayer vigil for coach Eric Driskell Pause
3:16 Kelvin Herrera, Joakim Soria discuss this year's Royals bullpen
1:26 Royals Daily: Camp opens, bizarre injury follows
9:05 Analysis: Kansas 84, West Virginia 80 (OT)
2:15 KC councilwoman says losing airport 'A distinct possibility'
4:27 White House press corps grills Sean Spicer over Flynn resignation
2:20 KU coach Bill Self on beating West Virginia: 'I still don't know how we did it'
0:40 Bob Huggins: Can't put KU at line that many times
0:25 KU's Devonté Graham: Team talked about avoiding home losing streak
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– Singapore was still listed among the top five recipients of foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2016 despite a decline in FDI attraction in the year.According to the latest Global Investment Trends Monitor report released by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), due to weak economic growth and trade volumes, global FDI flows fell 13 percent to about 1.52 trillion USD at the same time.This also pulled the FDI flow in Singapore down to 23 percent, from 65 billion USD in 2015 to 50 billion USD in 2016.However, Singapore remains one of the top 10 FDI destinations and ranked fifth globally after the US, the UK, China, and China’s Hong Kong.The US maintained its first position with the attraction of 385 billion USD, followed by the UK 179 billion USD which shot up from the 12th placing in 2015.China came third with 139 billion USD.-VNA
This week, Unicode, the consortium that chooses new emojis across all platforms, announced the beta version of the 2018 emojis.
The options are not final yet, but they should get the official stamp of approval in January 2018. Then, the finalized emojis should be unveiled during the first quarter of the year. They’ll hit phones by the second half of 2018.
Possible emojis include everything from bagels, to people with afros, to sad-faced poop. Check them out below.
Take a look at all the new emojis coming next year. Any favorites? pic.twitter.com/XJG5wKhaie — Pop Crave (@PopCrave) December 7, 2017
The Internet is already getting hype. Swipe through to check out some hilarious reactions.
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Bad news for fans of the hit AMC TV series The Walking Dead. It looks like Andrew Lincoln aka Rick Grimes is leaving the show sometime during Season 9.
Sadly, it looks like Grimes will end his show run much like Glen, Carl, and a plethora of other characters throughout the series. While we don't know for sure that AMC will kill off Lincoln's character, it certainly looks that way since he will only appear in six episodes during Season 9.
While The Walking Dead has yet to comment on the news, rumor has it that Norman Reedus aka Darryl will take over as the lead role, as well as get a pretty big pay raise to stay on with the series.
President Edgar Lungu and First Lady Esther this morning graced Lusaka slums visiting the ordinary to wish them a happy new year.
Onlookers in Kanyama, Chipata and Ngombe were excited to see the lovable Head of State pop out of the sun-roof of his presidential vehicle clenching his fist - the PF symbol - in greeting them.
President Lungu also visited clinics in the three areas of the densley populated Lusaka areas meeting New Year's Day babies.
Andrew Rodney Fassett, 64, died Feb. 9, 2017. He was born in Shelby, Mich., Feb. 15, 1952, the son of Rodney James and Grace Evangeline (Mansfield) Fassett and married Sharon Maxwell Feb. 19, 1977 in Gaylord and she survives. In addition to his loving wife, Andy is survived by his parents; three children; 10 grandchildren; four sisters; and numerous nieces and nephews. On Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017, the family gathered at 10 a.m. at St. Rita Catholic Church, Clarklake, until the time of Mass at 11 a.m. with services provided by Borek Jennings Funeral Home, Brooklyn.
Vigil@nce - Joomla JS Jobs: Cross Site Scripting
May 2018 by Vigil@nce
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SYNTHESIS OF THE VULNERABILITY
An attacker can trigger a Cross Site Scripting of Joomla JS Jobs, in order to run JavaScript code in the context of the web site.
Impacted products: Joomla Extensions not comprehensive.
Severity: 2/4.
Creation date: 30/03/2018.
DESCRIPTION OF THE VULNERABILITY
The JS Jobs extension can be installed on Joomla.
However, it does not filter received data before inserting them in generated HTML documents.
An attacker can therefore trigger a Cross Site Scripting of Joomla JS Jobs, in order to run JavaScript code in the context of the web site.
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Fed presses ahead with details on gradual bond-trimming plan
NEW YORK, June 14 The Federal Reserve pressed ahead with plans to shrink its $4.5 trillion in bond holdings, outlining on Wednesday a very gradual plan for trimming securities that came in at the low end of Wall Street estimates.
Paraguay's President Horacio Cartes says he will not be a candidate in the 2018 election even if Congress approves a constitutional amendment to allow a second term.
Cartes made the announcement Monday in a letter to the Archbishop of Asuncion that he shared on Twitter. He said he was inspired by Pope Francis' call to avoid violence and seek political solutions.
Violent protests broke out last month after the Senate secretly voted in favor of the amendment.
Protesters set some furniture on fire in the Congress building and a 25-year-old was shot and killed after police stormed the headquarters of the opposition's Authentic Radical Liberal Party.
The proposal is a hot-button issue in Paraguay where memories are fresh of a 35-year military dictatorship that only ended in 1989.
Army chief Gen Chalermchai Sittisart , shown here in the change of command ceremony with retiring Gen Thirachai Nakwanich, vows that all promotions will be based on his merit system. No new power cliques or conflicts will emerge emerge over the annual reshuffle in the army, commander-in-chief Chalermchai Sittisat says.
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FLORENCE, SC The Florence Police Department arrested a man after he set a fire at a family member's residence. According to Lieutenant Mike Brandt, Willie Haynesworth, 48, of Florence, was charged with second-degree arson following a disagreement with a family member.
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Real Madrid make first January signing: why it is good and bad news for Chelsea
Following this morning’s news that Real Madrid are set to trigger the €20 million release clause in Athletic Bilbao goalkeeper Kepa’s contract, we take a look at what impact this will have on other club’s transfer market plans.
Arguably, the club it will affect the most is Chelsea, both positively and negatively. The 23-year-old was a target for the Blues, and had in fact been linked with a move to London upon the expiry of his contract next summer.
That said, they may also breathe a sigh of relief considering the fact Los Blancos had concurrently been linked with a big money move for Thibaut Courtois, who of course the Stamford Bridge outfit would be loathed to lose.
Zinedine Zidane’s side are looking to strengthen their squad in several key positions, having severely underperformed so far this season. Adding a new centre-forward is also very high up on their list of priorities.
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It’s time to start thinking about getting the lake ready for the spring and summer season. That means cleaning up some of the garbage that’s accrued over the winter months. Bryan Vance is Ameren’s coordinator for the Adopt-the-Shoreline program. He says the annual Spring shoreline cleanup is right around the corner.
NEWS-2-3-18 Bryan Vance Cleanup 1 - 3rd February 2018
You should start getting your volunteer groups ready now. The kick-off banquet is set for March 15th at Tan-Tar-A resort. Last year during the spring cleanup, 484 volunteers cleared away 587 cubic yards of trash. Vance says, combined with the fall effort, it makes a significant difference in appearance.
NEWS-2-3-18 Bryan Vance Cleanup 2 - 3rd February 2018
For information on how to participate visit www.amerenmissour.com/ats.
The wait is finally over– the Sequel to Blade Runner hits the big screen this weekend. Was it worth the wait? Vicky Sparks dishes on whether you should See it or Skip it.
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Trace Staffing agency is seeking a technical writer for a machine shop in North Charleston. The pay will be based on level and relevance of experience, and ranges from $55 - $65 per hour. This is a short-term assignment, and will last three to four months.
You must have technical writing experience to be considered.
The person who fills this position will assist in the revision of technical manuals and operating procedures. This individual will also be responsible for completion of the operation manual and all accompanying blueprints and schematic drawings.
This person will be working on the shop floor, one-on-one with the operators.
Experience with machine shops is required, and manual machine experience or background in engineering preferred.
If interested, please send resumes to: caitlinm@tracestaffing.com.
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Mumbai, July 4 (IANS) Actor Sanjay Mishra is happy to be part of a film, which touches upon the issue of water crisis in a village in Rajasthan.
The film, titled “Turtle”, is directed by Dinesh S. Yadav and produced by Ashok Choudhary.
“I am playing the protagonist in the film. It is fictionalisation of a true incident of water crisis in a village of Rajasthan,” Sanjay said in a statement.
“I have chosen this film because I found the story very realistic. These kind of films are very important to reflect our future so that we can create awareness on water crisis,” added the actor, who had also starred in “Kadvi Hawa”, which deals with issues like drought and climate change.
On releasing the film, Choudhary said: “My another project ‘Waah Zindagi’ from Shivazza films & Entertainment with the same director, Dinesh S. Yadav, is in pipeline. So I’m planning to release both the films together later this year.”
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One woman is injured after a weekend shooting in Waterloo.
According to police documents, it happened around 1 a.m. on Sunday at the Old Skool Lounge.
Police responded to reports of shots fire. Police confirm a woman was shot in the arm and has non-life threatening injuries.
Stay with KWWL as this story develops.
The Town of Silver City was taking advantage of some great weather Monday. A crew was pruning some trees at Gough Park to help make the area safe for people that utilize the park.
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Aston will take to the dance floor as he joins The Saturdays' Mollie King, 35, EastEnders actor Davood Ghadami, 35, This Morning presenter Ruth Langsford, 47, former Emmerdale star Gemma Atkinson, 32, Holby City's Joe McFadden, 41, Reverend Richard Coles, 55, and Sunday Brunch presenter Simon Rimmer, 54, when the BBC series returns next month.
But where will you know Aston from? And does he have any previous dance experience? Find out more about the singer below…
Who is Aston Merrygold and how old is he?
Aston is a 29-year-old former X Factor star from Peterborough who is best known as one quarter of hunky boy band JLS.
They released their debut single Beat Again in 2009, marking their first of five number one hits before they announced their split in 2013.
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Abandoned by corporate allies, McCrory retreats to the one group that'll still have him: the Religious Right.
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Whistle a jaunty tune, and artificial intelligence can convert it into the style of a Mozart symphony played by an entire orchestra. Facebook has built an AI that can translate any style of music played on any instrument into a Mozart symphony, a Haydn string quartet, or even a Bach cantata with a full orchestra and chorus.
The system consists of two main parts: an encoder, which extracts the features of the input music, and a decoder, which makes those features match whatever style of music it’s being translated to.
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LANSING (AP) — Legislation continues to advance in Michigan to ban local taxes on food, beverages and gum.
The state House approved the bill on a 101-7 vote Thursday, a day after the Senate passed an identical measure.
No local government in Michigan is now considering such a tax on soda and other sugary and artificially sweetened items. But lawmakers say ordinances have been approved in other states, and they want to make a pre-emptive strike.
The earliest the Legislature could finalize the legislation is next week.
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A coalition that includes farmers, grocers, food banks and a labor union is backing the bill. It says beverages taxes in the Chicago area and Philadelphia have driven up prices and “killed hundreds of jobs.”
Health groups and local governments oppose the legislation.
PHUKET: The driver of a private water truck died this morning when he lost control of his vehicle causing it to first break the guardrail on the side of Patong Hill and then roll about 20 metres down the hillside.
Thursday 22 March 2018, 12:43PM
The vehicle came to rest in a rubber plantation opposite the Patong City sign on Patong Hill at 10:30am today (Mar 22).
Kathu Police was notified of an accident near the Patong City sign at 10:30am today.
Kusoldharm rescue workers arrived at the scene to find a Palatal-registered water truck emblazoned with ‘Personal transportation operator licence ภก (Por Gor) 113 /2558’ turned over in a rubber plantation 20m down the hillside of Patong hill. The right rear tyre was broken.
The body of a man was found stuck inside the vehicle’s cabin and rescue workers used a hydraulic cutter to free the body.
It has not yet been ascertained whether the truck was heading from Patong to Thung Thong in Kathu or vice versa.
Police are now investigating the accident.
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Gov. Kate Brown had made a last-minute proposal to maintain public ownership of the 82,500-acre forest in the Coast Range northeast of Coos Bay. But Oregon's newly elected treasurer and secretary of state broke their silence about the forest's future, opposing Brown at a meeting of the three-member State Land Board.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – The Tennessee Titans have released cornerback Jason McCourty after eight seasons with the franchise, and a few days after the veteran shared the news himself on social media.
The Titans announced the move Monday, the first day of the team’s offseason program.
General manager Jon Robinson said in a statement he respects McCourty and what he has done for the franchise in his eight seasons as a true professional. Robinson says they talked about having him return for the final season of his contract but could not agree on the right solution.
McCourty was due $7 million for the final season of his contract. The three-time captain started 90 games and had 13 interceptions in his tenure as a sixth-round pick out of Rutgers in 2009.
Mexico has a long history of corrupt fugitive governors, including one who was arrested in Italy just last week, but former Veracruz Gov. Javier Duarte stands out.
Since his arrest in Guatemala Saturday, a video clip from 2012 has been circulating in which then-presidential candidate and now President Enrique Pena Nieto names Duarte as part of a new generation of politicians from the Institutional Revolutionary Party that will be its future.
Duarte, 43, was part of a wave of PRI governors in 2010 that would later propel Pena Nieto — himself also a young PRI governor — into the presidency two years later.
But things spiraled out of control for Duarte. On Monday, he was waiting in a Guatemalan military prison for his initial appearance before a judge on Wednesday.
There is an ongoing investigation into what caused the branch to fall, according to the Rock Island County Sheriff's Department.
Larkin (knee) will remain out for Sunday's game against Portland, Blazers digital reporter Casey Holdahl reports.
Larkin is still nursing a sore right knee, and he'll miss a fourth consecutive game. With Kyrie Irving and Marcus Smart also out, expect Terry Rozier to make another start and see heavy minutes.
The attack was thwarted in the summer of 2016
The men allegedly plotted to place explosives in both Times Square and the New York City subway before their attack was thwarted by police.
The tourist hub of Times Square attracts 33,000 people every day.
US prosecutors have revealed the alleged attacks were being planned on behalf of ISIS ins summer 2016.
The strike would have coincided with Omar Mateen's attack on Orlando's pules nightclub last summer on June 12 which claimed the lives of 49 people and wounded 58 others.
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Frank Mendez, founder of Pioneer Inter-Development, holds the record for the most expensive homes being sold in Pinecrest. We visited one of his mansions that will be listed next year for over $8 million.
DUBAI, April 12 The order books for Saudi Arabia's debut U.S. dollar-denominated sukuk have reached about $25 billion, sources familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.
The dual-tranche sukuk, with maturities of five and 10 years, is set to be the largest ever Islamic bond, beating a $4 billion sukuk issued by Qatar in 2012. Books will close later on Wednesday, a document issued by one of the banks leading the deal showed.
Initial price guidance, released on Tuesday, put the senior unsecured Islamic bonds in the 115 bps over mid-swaps area for the five-year tranche and 155 bps over mid-swaps area for the 10-year tranche. (Reporting by Davide Barbuscia, editing by Louise Heavens)
VANCOUVER (Reuters) - A female stunt driver has died on the set of 20th Century Fox's superhero movie “Deadpool 2” in downtown Vancouver during the filming of a stunt on a motorcycle, police said on Monday.
Local media reported that the stuntwoman appeared to lose control of the vehicle, which drove off the set and through the window of a building across the street. Police have not yet released the name of the woman or details of the accident.
"We are deeply saddened by the accident that occurred on the set of Deadpool 2 this morning," Dan Berger, spokesman for movie studio 20th Century Fox, a unit of Twenty-First Century Fox Inc., said in a statement.
"Our hearts and prayers are with the family, friends and colleagues of our crew member during this difficult time," he added.
The sequel to the 2016 superhero movie “Deadpool” starring Ryan Reynolds is currently being filmed in Vancouver. The movie studio did not say whether production had been halted on following the accident.
Thanks to Reddit user BRSxlgnition for translating this nugget of a tweet from Platinum Games' Hideki Kamiya, effectively crediting Yoko Taro and Nier for giving his studio a new wind, going so far as to say that "to say that Yoko-san saved Platinum would not be an exaggeration."
We can only speculate about how things were going at the absolute workhorse of a studio, but maybe the cancellation of Scalebound for the XBox One hit harder than was let on.
In any case, Nier: Automata being absolutely excellent should be enough incentive to buy and play it (ideally on PS4 as the PC version is still without official patching), but potentially saving one of the most exciting Japanese studio of thge past decade? Dig in and help out some more!
On Tuesday, a bewildered nation watched as comedian-turned-conspiracy theorist Roseanne Barr faced actual consequences for her racist tweets, and her show was promptly canceled.
Hours after she vowed to quit Twitter, Roseanne resurfaced on the internet to insist that she had only made the racist "joke" about Obama advisor Valerie Jarrett because she was all loopy on Ambien.
"guys I did something unforgiveable so do not defend me," Barr told Twitter. "It was 2 in the morning and I was ambien tweeting-it was memorial day too-i went 2 far & do not want it defended-it was egregious Indefensible. I made a mistake I wish I hadn’t."
Oh honey. You can't blame years of insanity on one pill.
"Ambien" quickly started trending as everybody roasted the extremely lame excuse.
If Ambien causes racism, then shouldn’t we check the medicine cabinets at the White House? Just asking. — Matthew Dowd (@matthewjdowd) May 30, 2018
Geologist Tshiamo Legoale has made history by being the first South African to be crowned the FameLab International Champion for a project which researched a method of using wheat to harvest gold from mine dumps. "Not only am I the first South African... but I am the first African to win the international award.
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BOSTON — Boston’s top cop has completed his first marathon since the 2013 bombings.
Police Commissioner William Evans returned to the storied marathon for the first time as a runner Monday. He crossed the finish line with a time of about 3 hours and 50 minutes.
It was Evan’s 19th time completing the race and his 52nd overall marathon.
Evans has been the city’s police commissioner since 2014.
He had just completed the Boston Marathon in 2013 when two pressure cooker bombs detonated near the finish line, killing three people and injuring hundreds more. Evans played critical roles in the initial response, investigation and ensuing manhunt for the bombers.
Evan said Monday he was running in part to show people the race was “back to normal.”
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – A man has died after being found in the street near downtown Nashville Sunday night with multiple gunshot wounds.
According to Metro police, officers responded to University Court at Carroll Street just south of downtown around 11:30 p.m. where they discovered a 23-year-old gunshot victim.
The man was transported to Vanderbilt University Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.
It appeared he had been shot twice, investigators said.
Police labeled the case a homicide and said a possible crime scene was located close to where the victim was discovered.
No suspect information has been released.
Anyone with information is urged to call Nashville Crime Stoppers at 615-74-CRIME.
WASHINGTON (AP) — US Supreme Court turns down Republican leaders' request to put new Pennsylvania congressional map on hold.
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A Doncaster road is closed in both directions this morning, following a road traffic collision.
A spokesman for South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue said crews were called to the accident in Selby Road, Thorne at around 8am this morning.
It involved two vehicles.
Selby Road is closed and heavy traffic in both directions between the M18 J6 junction in Thorne and the A1041 junction in East Cowick, as a result of the accident.
More to follow.
JMPD negotiating with the Rosettenville community to open roads
This follows demonstrations this morning which led to the closure of several roads in Rosettenville.
JOHANNESBURG - The JMPD has confirmed that negotiations to stabilize protests in the Rosettenville area between community leaders and authorities are underway.
This follows demonstrations this morning which led to the closure of several roads.
Burning tyres and stones were also used to block roads.
Spokesman Wayne Mienaar said, “The protesters are alleging that the police are collaborating with criminals.”
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Continuity of care, with the same care provider, can dramatically improve a woman’s pregnancy and birth experience, her recovery, and her ability to successfully process her birth journey. Deep bonds of empathy, mutual respect, and emotional safety can develop between the birthing woman and her birth attendant. These qualities, though rarely measured, enable and empower a woman to delve into the depths of her strength, self-reliance, and independence. This care-giving-and-receiving relationship, founded on trust and honesty, is an ideal model. It is profoundly satisfying, as a care provider, to experience what it means to be “with woman.” When we emphasize the importance of being present with a client—connecting, listening, and relating—we promote quality relationships and focus on key concepts in the context of a positive birth experience.
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Sneak peak to tonights reaction. #Chapman vs devers 2 strikes 1 out.. the stadium as electric as its been all year until….#yankees #RedSox pic.twitter.com/DEy83luDNN — Joezmcfly (@JoezMcfLy) August 14, 2017
Perhaps you’ve never been to Yankee Stadiumand are wondering what it’s like. This. This is what it’s like. A bleacher-based vlogger (Joez McFly) filming himself bursting with bravado only to be silenced seconds later when a bitter rival (Rafael Devers) blasts a game-tying ninth-inning home run — then having the fortitude to post it online.
You could spend months trying to accurately document the experience and never capture the spot-on tone delivered in this vignette. Masterful work, even if unintentional.
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Federal and state workers have reduced the amount of pressure in an oil well that is misting natural gas on Alaska's frozen North Slope, officials said Sunday. Workers from the Alaska Department of Conservation and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Saturday night were able to connect hoses to valves that allow pressure in the well to be reduced, according to a statement from the state conservation department.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — A lawyer for Harvey Weinstein says actress Rose McGowan's claims of rape against the former Hollywood producer are "a bold lie."
Attorney Ben Brafman says in a statement Tuesday that McGowan is trying to "smear" Weinstein to promote her new book "Brave."
McGowan details her allegations against Weinstein in the memoir released Tuesday. Scores of women have publicly accused Weinstein of sexual harassment or assault.
Brafman says Weinstein denies McGowan's claims. The attorney also cites correspondence from "two witnesses" to corroborate his client's position: Entertainment manager Jill Messick and Oscar winner Ben Affleck.
The statement released through crisis management firm Sitrick & Co. also included several photos of McGowan looking cordial with Weinstein at an industry event years ago.
Representatives for McGowan and Affleck did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
The U.S. Justice Department has accused UnitedHealth Group Inc of obtaining inflated risk adjustment payments based on inaccurate information about the health status of patients enrolled in its largest Medicare Advantage Plan.
The complaint, filed in federal court in Los Angeles on Monday, came after the Justice Department in February intervened in a whistleblower lawsuit filed by a former UnitedHealth executive.
(Reporting by Nate Raymond in Boston)
A police officer who was attacked and knocked unconscious in a graveyard has been discharged from hospital.
Kent Police launched a manhunt after the male officer was assaulted in the grounds of St Laurence Church in Ramsgate just before 10pm on Friday.
Our officer who was assaulted in #Ramsgate last night is out of hospital. For further details, see here https://t.co/3tVToAoREX — Kent Police (UK) (@kent_police) February 3, 2018
He was taken to hospital for treatment but has since been discharged, a force spokesman said on Saturday afternoon.
Armed officers attended the scene after it was reported one of the people who carried out the attack had a gun. But no firearm was discharged, police said.
So far no-one has been arrested. Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.
Tata Motors today reported a 2 percent increase in total sales at 40,944 units in December as against 39,973 units sold in the year ago period.
Domestic sales of Tata Motors' commercial and passenger vehicles increased by 1 percent to 35,825 units last month over the same period of 2015.
Its passenger vehicle sales in the domestic market grew 35 percent to 10,827 units last month as compared to December 2015, while passenger car sales grew by 40 percent, Tata Motors said in a statement.
In the commercial vehicles segment, the company's domestic sales were down 9 percent at 24,998 units, it said.
Exports during the month were up 12 percent at 5,119 units compared with 4,557 units sold in December 2015.
EFH Ch. 11 Sale To Face Texas Regulators Unopposed
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 8:42 PM EST) -- The $9.5 billion deal at the center of Energy Future Holdings Corp.’s proposed Chapter 11 exit is expected to face Texas utility regulators unopposed later this month after the lone holdout agreed to support Sempra Energy’s plan to buy EFH’s nondebtor electricity transmission unit, the companies said Friday.
In a joint statement from Sempra and EFH’s nondebtor unit Oncor Electric Delivery Co. LLC, a group called the Texas Legal Services Center dropped its opposition to the deal and joined a settlement among a number of Lone...
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island's health insurance exchange saw a nearly 5 percent increase in enrollment this year.
HealthSource RI says on Monday that 30,637 people enrolled and paid for 2018 coverage, up from 29,224 last year.
More than 8,000 of those customers were new to the exchange, and 35 percent of those were ages 18 to 34, the age range that includes typically healthier people who use less medical services. HealthSource RI Director Zachary Sherman says that helps the stability of the market.
The marketplace adopted higher rates this year because the Trump administration ended cost-sharing subsidies to insurers.
But it says the increase will be offset by tax credits for many customers after the exchange and state insurance officials took steps to increase financial assistance for Rhode Islanders by 46 percent.
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Toronto Wolfpack will play Toulouse Olympique at next year’s Magic Weekend.
The two teams will clash at St James’ Park in what will be the first ever Championship fixture to take place at the Super League event after Super League clubs approved the decision to add a seventh fixture to the weekend.
The Wolfpack were due to host the French side in Toronto that weekend, but have relinquished their home advantage in order for the game to be staged in Newcastle.
It means Magic Weekend will feature seven matches for the first time since 2014 when 14 clubs were in Super League.
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SEBRING, Ohio (WYTV) – Two suspects are in jail after warrants were issued for their arrest for an alleged sexual assault back in February.
On July 9, the victim reported the incident to the Sebring Police Department.
After an investigation, the Mahoning County Prosecutor approved felony one rape charges against the suspects.
On Dec. 8, William Tryon and Chrystal Clark, both 45 years old, were arrested and taken to the Mahoning County Jail.
Their arraignment is set for Dec. 14 at 11 a.m.
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Karen Karapetyan, Armenia's first deputy prime minister, will become acting prime minister after incumbent Serzh Sarksyan said earlier on Monday he would resign, the RIA news agency cited the government press service as saying.
Karapetyan, an ally of Sarksyan's, previously served as prime minister from September 2016 to April 2018.
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A national nurses union is developing protocols for treating opioid patients after three Massillon nurses they represent were treated for fentanyl exposure.
The nurses from Affinity Medical Center were treated with Narcan after cleaning a patient’s room last week.
Michelle Mahon is with National Nurses United.
The widespread effects of opioids
“People who are paying attention will see that this epidemic is really turning into a much more widespread problem, affecting emergency responders, nurses, as well as police officers out in the field and paramedics. We encourage hospitals to examine their policies and practices immediately.”
The protocol will be used to raise awareness of contamination in healthcare workplaces, as well as suggesting additional protections.
The Senate is expected to pass the Iran and Russia sanctions bill as soon as this week. Absent an agreement, the Senate will take another procedural vote on the legislation on Thursday morning.
Senators voted 97-2 to assemble the deal with an Iran sanctions bill currently being debated on the Senate floor. Republican Sens. Rand Paul and Mike Lee were the only senators to vote against including new Russia penalties in the legislation.
Senate overwhelmingly approves bipartisan agreement to limit Trump's ability to lift Russian sanctions https://t.co/IUT788aS19 pic.twitter.com/pmCTMvgRWW — The Hill (@thehill) June 14, 2017
Tillerson asks for "flexibility" in Russian sanctions https://t.co/5f6Uwm0jOw pic.twitter.com/YYbQHaO16D — The Hill (@thehill) June 14, 2017
Tillerson asks for "flexibility" in Russian sanctions https://t.co/5f6Uwm0jOw pic.twitter.com/YYbQHaO16D — The Hill (@thehill) June 14, 2017
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Smart plugs are like a gateway drug into home automation, and TP-Link’s is down to $20 on Amazon right now, a match for the best price we’ve seen. This basically lets you control any device with an on/off switch from your phone, or even with your voice via an Echo device.
Nevada inmate, 41, serving manslaughter sentence dies
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A 41-year old Nevada inmate serving up to 11 years in state prison for manslaughter has died at a hospital in Las Vegas.
Nevada Department of Corrections spokeswoman Brooke Santina says Daniel Prim died Tuesday at Summerlin Hospital Medical Center.
Prim was transported there from the High Desert State Prison, where he had been incarcerated since October.
A Clark County judge sentenced him to three to 11 years in prison for voluntary manslaughter and use of a deadly weapon.
Santina said Wednesday an autopsy will be conducted to determine his official cause of death.
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The number of sex offences being reported in Sheffield has doubled in two years, new figures reveal.
Shock figures also reveal 631 sexual offences were reported to South Yorkshire Police in the city in 2015 – 98 per cent higher than in 2013, when 318 were recorded.
The 2015 figures – revealed under The Star’s Your Right To Know campaign – are also 30 per cent higher than those for 2014, when there were 486 sex offences reported in the city. Outside of the city centre, the areas with the highest numbers of reported offences were Burngreave, Firth Park and Darnall. Across the three years, 167 sex attacks were reported in the city centre, with 145 in Burngreave. There were 84 reported incidents in Firth Park, 79 in Darnall and 61 each in the Arbourthorne, Manor Castle and Sharrow and Highfields areas.
The number of rapes reported to police has also spiralled, the Freedom of Information figures show.
Two people were critically injured in an explosion at a Monterey Road motel early Sunday that's being investigated as a crime scene, according to fire officials. One unit at the Casa Linda Motel at 1669 Monterey Road was badly damaged in the blast, said fire Capt.
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Miller will defend the road net from the Canadiens on Saturday afternoon, the Orange County Register reports.
It's Miller Time at the Bell Centre, with backup Antti Niemi reportedly in goal for the home team. The former owns a 6-2-5 record (albeit with two shutouts through 16 games) as well as a sterling 2.19 GAA and .929 save percentage. Montreal is ranked 28th in scoring at 2.5 goals per contest, so we expect there will be high ownership percentages associated with Miller in DFS pools Saturday.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - A Pennsylvania Senate committee is advancing a bill to force people with a domestic violence ruling against them to more quickly give up their firearms.
The Judiciary Committee passed the bill unanimously Monday.
Under the bill, people convicted of domestic violence would have 48 hours to give up their firearms to a law enforcement agency, a federally licensed firearms dealer or their lawyer. Under current law, people convicted of domestic violence have 60 days and can give their guns to a relative, friend or neighbor.
In addition, defendants in final protection-from-abuse cases would have to give up their guns in 24 hours. Current law leaves forfeiture to a judge’s discretion.
Failing to hand over a firearm would be a second-degree misdemeanor, punishable by up to two years in prison.
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As per the agreement, the metro company can now raise funds through development on the land acquired from the local civic body, the government and the semi-government organisations. The Cabinet also put up the condition that the project cost would be met from the escrow accounts of Pune and Nagpur.... expressindia 3:27:00 AM CEST
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People talk and think about jobs like they are things. Like you can possess one, lose one, or like you need to go get one from someone. So they go to job boards looking for the people who are giving away jobs. They go through the societal rituals that are expected of job seekers. But they are making a fundamental mistake–because jobs are not things, they are abstractions.
Getting lost in this abstraction causes a lot of pain and confusion. Seeing past the abstraction lets you see the countless opportunities you have available to you.
A job is an abstraction to describe a relationship between one person and another individual or group of people that agree to a certain type of ongoing trade. To get a job, you don’t need someone to create it and give it to you; you simply need to convince someone that you can make them more money than you cost.
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Ezekiel Elliot’s father came to his son’s defense on Monday morning regarding allegations that he assaulted an ex-girlfriend in Ohio.
Stacy Elliott tweeted a response to an article written by Clarence Hill of the Fort Worth Star Telegram where he listed quotes of threats made by Tiffany Thompson that Elliott’s legal team plans to use to appeal Elliott’s six game suspension.
My son's legal team is ready to fight! Let's deal!!! You will know the set up and PLOT! pic.twitter.com/GSt7QTJehs — Ambassador Elliott (@stacy_elliott) August 14, 2017
“My son’s legal team is ready to fight! Let’s deal!!! You will know the set up and POLT!”
Most of the quotes have already been floating around for quite some time. However, one of them could paint an even bigger picture of the key to Elliott’s appeal.
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Freshman state House Rep. Mark Lovell has submitted his letter of resignation amid allegations he had inappropriate contact with a woman last week, several sources, including a Tennessee Republican lawmaker, told The Tennessean. Tennessee lawmaker resigns amid allegations Freshman state House Rep. Mark Lovell has submitted his letter of resignation amid allegations he had inappropriate contact with a woman last week, several sources, including a Tennessee Republican lawmaker, told The Tennessean.
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The Pan American Health Organization said four essential generic medicines for HIV treatment have been assessed and recommended for sale by the Caribbean Regulatory System in one of its first actions in advising governments on medicines regulation within the Caribbean Community . PAHO said that the Trinidad-based Caribbean Public Health Agency and CRS recommended manufacturer versions of the four products, including Emtricitibine/Tenofovir and Tenofovir tablets, used in the treatment of HIV.
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The "Something I'm Good At" singer stars in the latest episode of CMT Instant Jam , which was recorded just before April's Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas.
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NOWSHERA - A 17-year-old transgender was shot dead on Monday in Khweshgi area of Nowshera district over a petty issue, police said.
The police claimed to have arrested the killers identified as Amir and his accomplice Abid, who would be produced before the court.
The police, while quoting the alleged killers, said that the transgender identified as Adnan alias Sufaid, a resident of Mardan, had friendship with Amir.
They said that the deceased stopped meeting Amir after differences over some petty issues. Amir forced him to meet him but to no avail. Enraged by transgender's refusal, Amir along with Abid took the extreme step and shot him dead.
Body of the deceased was handed over to his relative for burial while cases were registered against the arrested persons.
A woman is facing charges after police say she attacked another woman with a knife in a Shreveport convenience store.
It happened on Thursday, December 7 at 11:15 a.m. at the Hy-Lo Store in the 2600 block of Martin Luther King Drive.
Police say Jasmine Watson was inside the store when a woman entered. The two women reportedly have children by the same man.
Police say the women got into a dispute over a social media post. That's when Watson is accused of pulling out a small knife and attacking the other woman.
The other woman received small cuts on her forehead and right hand.
Watson then left the store and was later arrested by police.
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INDIA - #U19CWC 2018 CHAMPIONS! Manjot Kalra's fantastic century guides India to a record-breaking fourth title with a 8 wicket win over Australia! #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/99gag8tXRT
A brilliant 100 off 101 balls by Manjot Kalra as India U19 boys are three runs away from victory #BoysInBlue#U19CWCpic.twitter.com/i8Eix54dpM
BOSTON (AP) - A Massachusetts governor's race candidate is shutting down a nonprofit organization that he founded that ended up on a list of U.S.-based hate groups.
Republican Scott Lively has described his Abiding Truth Ministries as pro-family, but his opposition to gay rights has landed him and his Springfield-based ministry on the Southern Poverty Law Center's list of designated hate groups.
Lively said Wednesday he still believes society should follow the Bible as the guide to sexual morality in public policy. But he says he hopes to enlist "authentically conservative homosexuals" and political liberals in his effort to shift his emphasis "to a conservationist perspective in which the natural family is recognized as the essential eco-system of humanity."
Lively hopes to unseat Gov. Charlie Baker in the GOP primary.
Baker calls Lively's views "outrageous."
Montenegro’s ruling party has nominated its leader, who took the tiny Balkan country into NATO in defiance of Russia, to be its candidate in next month’s presidential election.
The Democratic Party of Socialists’ leadership announced the decision to put forward Milo Djukanovic after a meeting Monday.
Djukanovic has previously served as Montenegro’s prime minister and president in several mandates since the early 1990s.
Djukanovic was premier during a tense October 2016 parliamentary election when authorities said they thwarted an attempted pro-Russian coup to prevent the Adriatic country from joining NATO.
The 56-year-old Djukanovic, who took a back seat in politics after his party won the parliamentary vote, had long been rumored to make another comeback in the April 15 presidential election.
Montenegro joined NATO last June despite strong Kremlin opposition.
Netflix raised its prices for US subscribers on Thursday and its stock took off, hitting an all time high of $194.39 per share by the end of the day. The price bump took the standard tier up to $10.99 from $9.99, and the premium tier to $13.99 from $11.99. The entry level $7.99 plan will not change. Subscribers are likely to grumble, but the stock increase indicates investors are confident the company won't see a decline in subscription numbers.
Netflix has raised its prices before, and as we can see in this chart from Statista, subscriber growth rates slowed but never decreased as a result. Netflix has consumers hooked, and its content is only likely to get better. According to content boss Ted Sarandos, the company will spend almost $7 billion on content next year, and has recruited TV power players like Shonda Rhimes to produce original shows.
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Santo Domingo.- A National District judge will rule on the request to validate the plea bargaining agreement between the Justice Ministry and Odebrecht on at 10am on March 1.
Instruction Courts coordinating judge José Alejandro Vargas announced the decision during the hearing Tuesday in the National District Permanent Attention Court.
Anticorruption prosecutor Laura Guerrero; Odebrecht Dominican Republic manager Marcelo Hofke, his lawyer Robert Valdez and Odebrecht legal consultant Mauricio Becerra attended the 40 minute meeting with Vargas.
Guerrero said it will be up to Vargas to rule whether or not to validate the plea bargaining agreement, which calls for Odebrecht to pay a US$184 million fine, or double the amount of the admitted US$92 million bribe, allegedly distributed to lawmakers and government officials by Odebrecht local executive Angel Rondon.
But what might be the key to Udoh getting rotation minutes this year is his offense, and he showed potential there particularly in the first half against Phoenix on Friday night. He played as a center in a lineup with Derrick Favors and as a forward in a lineup with Rudy Gobert. With three assists in the first half alone (including a dart of a swing pass between Rodney Hood and Favors), Udoh showcased how much his passing improved abroad.
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MUSKEGON, Mich. -- An 8-year-old is suspected in the death of a 1-year-old boy who was left unsupervised in a home day care in Michigan.
Muskegon Police Chief Jeffrey Lewis tells MLive.com for a story Monday that the toddler's body was found concealed Friday morning in a bedroom. He says the primary witness is only 5 years old. He did not yet know a cause of death.
He said the 1-year-old had been crying and "the 8-year-old dealt with the baby crying."
Bryanna Reasonover told WOOD-TV and WZZM-TV that she found her son's body in a playpen when she went to pick up three children she had dropped off the previous night.
The 8-year-old was taken to a hospital for a mental evaluation.
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Joe Ovies and Gabe Eng-Goetz, owner of Durham clothing brand RUNAWAY, talk about the inspiration for this year's DURM Night threads the Durham Bulls will wear in their May 31 matchup with the Red Wings. Durham's flag will be front and center on unis for the third annual event, and game-worn jerseys will be auctioned off, with all proceeds benefiting the Durham Bulls Youth Athletic League.
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The House Intelligence Committee memo is pretty simple. It should not have been classified and thus far withheld from the public. In fact, far more information now needs to be released. Despite the outcry, as Chairman Devin Nunes clarified, the memo can easily be in the near future supported or refuted by adducing official documents. In other words, the memo makes a series of transparent statements and leaves it up to the criminal-justice system and the public to ascertain subsequent criminal liability ...
Gay rights groups told a California state commission Wednesday that they object to several of the textbooks that could be recommended for use in schools, saying the books don’t include enough information about the contributions of LGBT Americans.
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The Treasury has reportedly sent plans to the Royal Mint for the coins to be made.
Tory MPs had written to the minister in charge of money to suggest new coins being forced to celebrate Britain’s exit from the EU.
And Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury Robert Jenrick has replied to say he is supportive of the idea and can “see the argument”.
Now the plans have been sent to the official Royal Mint Advisory Committee – reportedly with the government’s blessing – ahead of the UK’s departure from Brussels next year.
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Melbourne Storm utility back Young Tonumaipea will quit the NRL club in July to follow his faith and become a missionary.
Tonumaipea, a devout Christian, told his teammates of his plans to embark on the two-year mission and will leave after the State of Origin period.
Leaving footy behind: Young Tonumaipea will travel to America. Photo: NRL Photos
The 25-year old premiership player will travel to Germany in July where he will teach his faith and conduct service in communities.
The Victorian has played 40 games for Melbourne since making his first-grade debut and has been a trailblazer for the game in the state.
Tonumaipea became just the second Victorian to pull on the Storm jersey back in 2014, developing through the club's underage age systems.
Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart, left, blocks a shot by Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo during the first quarter of Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in Boston, Tuesday, April 24, 2018. Charles Krupa AP Photo
On Monday afternoon, police said a plainclothes officer investigating gun violence in Regent Park spotted a vehicle with the four men inside near Parliament St. and Dundas St. East. The men, police said, appeared to wear clothing meant to disguise their identities.
One of the men stepped out of the car and fired a gun in a “northerly direction towards traffic and pedestrians,” Police said. No one is believed to have been struck.
Police said the man got back into the car and police pursued the car through the intersection of Sherbourne and Shuter Sts. where it was boxed in by both marked and unmarked police vehicles.
Police said the car backed into a police car, badly damaging it. The car then continued forward, striking a uniformed police officer — who was not badly injured — before running a red light at Shuter and Jarvis Sts., where it struck a taxi. It then continued north on Jarvis St. into oncoming traffic eventually striking another taxi.
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A Chicago toddler was shot and killed on Tuesday in what police suspect was a "gang hit" on a man in a vehicle with her, just a few days after two young girls were shot in the head. It marked the latest spasm of violence in a city struggling to contain such attacks.
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SAN ANTONIO (AP)  A Texas judge has ordered a comprehensive psychological evaluation of a former nurse convicted of killing a toddler and giving an overdose to an infant who survived.
Genene Jones is charged with killing four other babies and awaits trial on a murder charge for the death of 11-month-old Joshua Sawyer in December 1981. Her attorneys requested the evaluation in the hope of supporting Jones' claims of diminished capacity because of strokes and her assertion that she hears phantom voices.
Authorities suspect Jones, who's 67, is responsible for the deaths of as many as 60 children. She's served decades in prison since her first murder conviction in 1984 and was to be released last March, but Bexar (bayr) County prosecutors obtained indictments charging her with murder in four other infant deaths.
LEWISTON, N.Y. (WIVB) — On Thursday, at approximately 9:30 a.m., New York State Troopers in Niagara County arrested Jahron Brathwaite, 24, of California, and Jerome Nevins, 24, of Ontario.
They were charged with Seventh-Degree Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance at the Lewiston-Queenston Bridge into Canada.
State Troopers were called to the bridge to assist U.S. Customs and Border personnel.
They say Nevins was found in possession of Xanax, and Brathwaite was in possession of Xanax and Oxycodone after the bus they were riding in was stopped for secondary inspection as it was entering the United States.
Both Nevins and Brathwaite were issued appearance tickets returnable in the Town of Lewiston Court.
Stanford at USC
Records: Cardinal (8-6, 0-2); Trojans (14-1, 1-1)
Tip-off: 8 p.m.
Where: Galen Center
TV/Radio: Pac-12 Network / 830-AM
Update: The Trojans return to the court following a loss for the first time this season — 84-61 last week at Oregon — and look to beat Stanford for the first time since the 2012-13 season. That spans a run of five consecutive losses to the Cardinal, including an 84-64 defeat in the teams’ one meeting last season in Palo Alto. Neither Enfield nor any player on the roster has topped the Bay Area rival. … Stanford is led by first-year coach Jerod Haase, who replaced Johnny Dawkins after eight seasons. … The Cardinal has lost five of its past seven games, including a 91-52 loss at Arizona on Sunday. … Stanford 6-foot-8 forward Reid Travis ranks third in the Pac-12 in scoring, averaging 17.5 points per game. … USC forward Bennie Boatwright, who is out with a knee sprain, is still several weeks away from a possible return.
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Marion Frances Gleason of Shelter Island died on Saturday, December 9, 2017 in Southampton. She was 88 years old.
Visiting will be held on Wednesday, December 13th from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Shelter Island Funeral Home.
The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, December 14th at 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of the Isle Roman Catholic Church, Father Peter DeSanctis officiating.
Interment will follow at Our Lady of the Isle R.C. Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons, P.O. Box 905, Wainscott, NY 11975 would be appreciated.
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A visit from a real, live Black Bear caused some hubbub in Castle Rock late yesterday afternoon. The sighting was reported to authorities in Castle Rock a little after 5 pm, after a local resident reported seeing the bear swimming across the Cowlitz River, coming from the west side of the river to the east side. Once on dry land, the bear scampered up “The Rock,” and went in the bushes at the top of the hill. Castle Rock Police did respond to the area, patrolling for any additional sightings. Local residents were advised to stay inside, and warning signs were posted. They were also advised to keep pets and small children inside, to avoid any negative contacts. Video of the bear swimming in the river is posted on the KLOG Facebook page.
Wyatt Pickering won the 1,500-meter run in the Boys 11-12 Division during the Junior Olympic State Championship June 10-11 at Mesa Community College. Pickering also finished third in the 800 at 2:28.20. He advances to Region 10 Junior Olympics July 6-9 at Mesa Community College, where he will compete for a spot at the Hershey National Junior Olympic Championships in Kansas.
Savannah Pickering also competed last weekend, finishing eighth in the 800 at 3:03.66 and ninth in the 1,500 at 6:35.88.
HYDERABAD: Works are being taken up at Neknampur Lake on city outskirts to develop the country’s biggest floating island. On the occasion of World Wetland Day on Friday, Dhruvansh organisation inaugurated the ‘Jalashaya’ program. It is a collection of about 3,500 plants floating on 10 different platforms, covering an area of 2,500 sq.ft.
]This island platform has been designed using styrofoam, bamboo, gunny bags, coir etc. Apart from de-polluting water, the plants are also known mosquito repellents. Madhulika Choudhary of Dhruvansh NGO said that once these islands are allowed to float in the lake, the plants will grow and their roots will reach into lake water, absorbing pollutants like phosphates and nitrates.
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April Solomon is a second generation artist (her father, David Solomon, has had paintings displayed in the Smithsonian Institution) who specializes in fantasy works and fantasy creatures. In her case though, it’s fantasy creatures informed by a well-researched reality. According to her web site, “Studying both animal and human anatomy is a constant perseverance to help design a more believable fictional creature. Her inspiration and reference comes in all forms; such as bones and muscle tissue, colorful birds, ambient fish, flowering plantlife, skin tearing sharp toothed animals, and anything else that may find its way into her field of vision that well spark the glow of inspiration.” To that end, she sketches and paints plenty of real-life animals as well.
After stints as a gangsta, a rasta, a Martha Stewart cooking show co-host and youth football mogul, now Snoop Dogg is heading to church for his new album.
The Long Beach rap legend has spilled some details about his upcoming gospel-themed LP, “Bible of Love,” which he described on Beats 1 as a sound that’s “always been on my heart. I just never got around to it because I always be doing gangsta business or doing this or doing that.”
While you had your eye on San Francisco, Phoenix was sending former residents to Portland in droves.
The Portland metro area grew from 2.2 million in 2011 to nearly 2.4 million in 2015, and most of that growth comes from people moving to the region from elsewhere.
Portland trades residents with many large and small cities, but some have far more people moving to Portland than the other way around.
Here at the 25 out-of-state counties sending the most residents to the Portland metro in net, according to census data.
A main route out of Beverley has been blocked in both directions after a two-vehicle crash.
The B1248, which runs between Beverley and Bainton, is currently closed after the accident close to the South Dalton crossroads.
Traffic is currently moving slowly through the area around the junction where Mere Lane and East Street meet the main road.
Traffic management system Inrix says that traffic is building in the area in its latest update. It reads: "B1248 in both directions closed, slow traffic due to accident, two vehicles involved between Mere Lane and East Street. Affecting traffic between Beverley and Bainton."
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The University of Tennessee was set to pay Ohio State defensive coordinator Greg Schiano $27-million over six years to be their new head football coach.
A memorandum of understanding was signed before protests and a social media backlash had UT pull the offer.
The University released that memorandum of understanding, which was signed by then Vols athletic director John Currie and Schiano.
University President Beverly Davenport and chief financial officer David Miller did not sign the memorandum.
Since those two never signed the deal, it’s invalid according to the University.
Schiano hasn’t stated if he plans any legal action.
Tennessee of course hired Alabama defensive coordinator Jeremy Pruitt last week as their new head coach.
Trump winning the presidency over Hillary Clinton could be preferable, says Susan Sarandon, because Trump may 'bring the revolution' and 'things will really explode.'
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Fresh off of a grand opening in Northeast Columbia, Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers has broken ground on another Midlands location.
Our friends at Palmetto Weekend have all the details about the new restaurant right here.
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Sears may sell more locations, cut more jobs and put more of its famous brands on the block as part of its latest plan to revive the faltering retail chain. (Read More)
Welcome to the official portal of the Malaysian National News Agency - Your News Gateway Happy 50th Anniversary, BERNAMA from LHDN, Exim Bank, Edra Power Holdings Sdn Bhd, Felda Global Ventures, SELANGOR BIOBAY MALAYSIA, MAB Kargo, Lembaga Getah Malaysia, as-Salihin Trustee Berhad, NANOMALAYSIA BERHAD, German-Malaysian Institute, Takaful IKHLAS, MyIPO, Prudential BSN Takaful, UNITEN, AKPK, Prolintas, Jambatan Kedua Sdn Bhd, Suruhanjaya Persaingan Malaysia Welcome to the official portal of the Malaysian National News Agency - Your News Gateway Happy 50th Anniversary, BERNAMA from LHDN, Exim Bank, Edra Power Holdings Sdn Bhd, Felda Global Ventures, SELANGOR BIOBAY MALAYSIA, MAB Kargo, Lembaga Getah Malaysia, as-Salihin Trustee Berhad, NANOMALAYSIA BERHAD, German-Malaysian Institute, Takaful IKHLAS, MyIPO, Prudential BSN Takaful, UNITEN, AKPK, Prolintas, Jambatan Kedua Sdn Bhd, Suruhanjaya ... (more)
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The two Koreas on Tuesday exchanged lists of people wishing to take part in the inter-Korean family reunions scheduled next month.
The two sides held Red Cross talks at the Panmunjeom border village on Tuesday morning in preparation for the reunion event.
The South Korean list handed to the North has the names of 250 reunion candidates and information about their North Korean kin.
The North also sent a list of 200 people seeking to reunite with their separated families in the South.
Each side will now work to confirm whether the family members are still alive and able to take part in the reunions.
The two Koreas will share the results of their findings by July 25th. Then on August fourth they will exchange the final lists of 100 people from each side who will take part in the reunions, which will he held from August 20th to 26th at the North's Mount Geumgang resort.
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Police say on Thursday night at 11:15 p.m, officers responded to Fornalli's Ristorante, at 99 Orange Street, after the burglar alarm was triggered. Officers learned that the glass door pane had been smashed and the restaurant was burglarized.
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DHAKA (Reuters) - Akayed Ullah, the man suspected of trying to bomb New York City’s Port Authority, had no criminal record in Bangladesh and last visited his home country in September, Bangladesh’s police chief told Reuters on Monday.
Inspector General of Police A K M Shahidul Hoque said the information was based on the man’s passport number.
The man was from the southeastern Bangladeshi district of Chittagong, Haque said. He last visited Bangladesh on Sept. 8.
Ullah, who had a homemade bomb strapped to his body, set off an explosion at a New York commuter hub during rush hour, injuring himself and three others in what New York Mayor Bill de Blasio called an attempted terrorist attack.
He had burns and lacerations while three other people, including a police officer, had minor injuries.
BEIJING (Reuters) - China’s largely rubber-stamp parliament re-elected Li Keqiang as the country’s premier on Sunday.
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang drops his ballot during a vote at the sixth plenary session of the National People's Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China March 18, 2018. REUTERS/Jason Lee
The vote was witnessed by journalists inside central Beijing’s Great Hall of the People. There were only two “no” votes cast by the almost 3,000 legislators.
The sole suspect in a 2015 theft of guns off a Chicago train who chose to go to trial has changed his mind and pleaded guilty just as jury selection was to start.
A federal judge was to begin the trial Monday but accepted Dandre Moody’s guilty pleas instead, sending would-be jurors home.
Moody and seven others were arrested for stealing some 100 new guns from a Norfolk Southern yard. Several accomplices were scheduled to testify against Moody.
Judge John Tharp told Moody he’d be “beyond the point of no return” by pleading guilty and couldn’t again change his mind. Moody said he understood and went on to plead guilty to cargo theft and other charges. He’ll be sentenced March 27.
Tharp has said such thefts contributed to “an epidemic” of violence.
New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) The Union Cabinet, at a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday gave the green signal to the signing of a MoU with Britain for cooperation in the field of law and justice.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) pertains to the concerns and requirements in the field of exchange of experience by legal professionals, government functionaries and their training and effective legal aid mechanism for resolution of disputes before various courts and tribunals, and proposes establishment of Joint Consultative Committees, an official said.
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Valentine’s Day is the prime opportunity for expressing our love but often, it’s difficult to find the right gift to express our love, let alone the right words! Thanks to our partnership with PAPYRUS, we’re discussing the art of writing love letters today and sharing some clever ideas for delivering your sentiments…. read on! For […]
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At the start of 2015, Whole Foods stock traded as high as $55.00 per share. Since then, shares have been cut in half.
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CEDAR CITY–The Aunt Margaret Camp of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers held their Opening Social on Sept. 11, including a delightful lesson on the Mormon Colonies in Mexico. The camp’s next meeting will be Oct. 9 at 2 p.m.in the basement of the Old Rock Church.
We are a non-denominational group whose purpose is to preserve artifacts and histories of pioneers and others. We are actively seeking new members, and you are eligible whether or not you have pioneer ancestry.
Please call Kara Allan (435-586-9098) or Nancy Mortensen (435-590-8130 ) for more information; or join us for our meeting on Oct. 9. Meetings are held the second Monday of each month, September through May, at 2:00 p.m.
Caption: Officers of the Aunt Margaret Camp meet to plan meetings for the 2018-2018 year. Back row from left are Georgia Johnson, Marlene Riddle, Debbie McBrearty, Kara Allen, Marcene Hamilton and Erlene Anderson. Front row from left are Sylvia Clements, Marian Ashdown, Judy Larsen and Nancy Mortensen. Courtesy photo
Story highlights International Army Games events let countries compete to prove military might
Events are attended by Russian dignitaries and thousands of spectators
Moscow (CNN) In a muddy field in a suburb west of Moscow, military personnel take part in tank warfare, fire artillery and dogfight in state-of-the-art fighter jets.
But this is not a military drill or combat training operation -- it's a spectator sport.
The annual International Army Games involve 28 mostly non-NATO countries battling it out in dozens of competitions over two weeks to prove which nation has the most military might.
Russia always comes out on top.
The Russian team took first place in the medals table after Saturday's final day, preserving a 100% record of victory since the games began in 2015. Kazakhstan and China took second and third place, with Iran and Venezuela also in the top 10.
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Police officers searching for missing RAF airman Corrie McKeague at a landfill site are set to conclude their search this week.
It is thought Corrie, 23, who vanished following a night out in Bury St Edmunds on September 23, 2016, climbed into a waste bin and was taken away by a bin lorry.
Police officers have been conducting a second search at a landfill site at Milton, Cambridgeshire, since October, after another search earlier this year.
Today, Suffolk Police confirmed the search would come to an end early this week.
The latest 13F from Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A, BRK.B) shows a 17.5M share stake in the roughed-up credit card issuer (shares down 18% YTD). The filing also shows Berkshire exited its GE stake over the last quarter. Synchrony (NYSE:SYF) was spun out of GE about three years ago; shares are up 2.9% after hours.
The 13F also shows a new 18.6M share stake in Store Capital (NYSE:STOR) - an investment that had been announced in late June.
Boosted stakes for Berkshire: Bank of New York (NYSE:BK), GM, and Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL).
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Google announced late last week that Android Oreo is now rolling out to Android Wear devices, bringing with it various new features and more supported languages. At the time, it wasn't clear which Android Wear watches would be in line to receive the update, but Google has now put all questions to rest with an official list of supported devices.
The main new features to arrive with Android Oreo include being able to change the vibration intensity setting, a new touch lock option in wet conditions, more notification channels, improved battery saving performance and support for seven new languages.
Some Android Wear watches can already receive the Oreo update, but others will be determined by the individual manufacturers in a similar way to when Android phones get updated with new software.
Android Wear watches that can get the Oreo update now are:
Watches that have been confirmed will receive the update in the future are:
Your long layovers just got a bit more bearable.
The Chicago Department of Aviation is stepping into the future and making some much-needed changes.
Instead of the 30-minute limit previously provided for travelers, they will now offer access to UNLIMITED Wi-Fi, along with streaming capabilities. The only caveat is that there will be rolling ads every 45 minutes.
Those who want faster internet speeds can still purchase a one-day or monthly subscription.
Both O'Hare and Midway are undergoing modernization efforts and well, the ability to connect to the internet and stream media is part of that process.
Will this make traveling a bit easier for you?
What better day to celebrate the color red than on Valentine's Day. Add in the fact that the holiday sits near the middle of February, American Heart Month.
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Iconic chanteuse Christina Aguilera FINALLY blessed the world with a stint on Carpool Karaoke, and guys! She. Killed. It.
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Not only did Xtina belt her way through "Fighter" and "Genie in a Bottle," Melissa McCarthy popped in to sing Redman's verse in "Dirrty."
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But even better? Christina talked about her Disney days, and more specifically her Disney crushes—revealing that both she and Britney Spears had a thing for Justin Timberlake, while Ryan Gosling had a thing for Britney. Look how flustered she got during this convo!
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"Um, I think, well there was like a—me and Britney were, you know, like… well, you know, there was like a thing back then," she said. "Oh my god, you're going in! It was a good time... I know Ryan actually, pretty much, he did have actually have a crush on Britney. I mean, I think so! I think so. I don't know..."
On that note:
One of the recent shared links asks whether Ivanka Trump or Tiffany Trump is "the sexiest Trump."
The image itself has been around since at least January on religious forums. In short, Tiffany's post is unlikely to have been made by Tiffany Trump herself.
BuzzFeed News has reached out to The White House to ask about the post but has not yet heard back. The post will be updated if we do.
This week 60 years ago: Holloway jeweller suspected of Hatton Garden heist
Islington Gazette: February 15, 1957 Archant
A Holloway man was among three suspects in a Hatton Garden burglary.
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Edward Savage, a 63-year-old jeweller from Tufnell Park Road, was charged with conspiring with two others to steal precious stones and cash from people’s safe deposits.
He pleaded not guilty at Clerkenwell Magistrates’ Court and was allowed bail at £250.
Meanwhile, a woman returned to her home in Essex Road to find her 51-year-old husband had taken his own life.
Alfred Bodger, a Post Office sorter, was found dead in his kitchen in Sickert Court.
St Pancras Coroners’ Court heard he left a note to his wife, Margaret, saying: “Sorry Marg, I can stand no more.”
The court heard he suffered depression, and had attempted to take his life a few months earlier.
Kogi reiterates commitment to unity, Security
Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has issued warm and heartfelt wishes for the New Year from the State Government to all citizens and residents of the State. Speaking in his maiden New Year message through his Chief Press Secretary, Petra Akinti Onyegbule, the Governor thanked The Almighty for an eventful year 2016, and promised to increase his efforts to make 2017 more rewarding for everyone. The Governor acknowledged the sacrifices of Kogites in the past year, and expressed humility and relief in the knowledge that his human attempts at positive reforms have been well-received by the majority on account of the verifiable results achieved.
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Capitals goalie Braden Holtby, left, makes a save on Toronto's William Nylander. The 20-year-old Maple Leaf grew up around Washington's ice and its players, but now wants to knock them out of the postseason.
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Durant (undisclosed) returned to practice Monday after passing his physical, Rob Phillips of DallasCowboys.com reports.
Durant began training camp on the Non-Football Injury list with an undisclosed issue. The veteran played in 13 games for the team last season, totaling 37 tackles and three passes defended in the process. He projects to provide depth at linebacker heading into the season.
Mayor Michael Signer of Charlottesville, Virginia, talks with Rachel Maddow about how his city is dealing with the tragic consequences of white supremacist violence, and how he hopes his community can move forward.
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Police in Springdale are searching for an armed bank robbery suspect.
Springdale officers responded to Chase Bank at 11745 SR 747 for reports of a bank robbery.
The suspect implied they had a handgun, but none was displayed.
The suspect was seen driving a Ford Mustang.
The Mustang is grey with a blue racing strip along the center of the car, from back to front.
There were two other occupants in the car.
Police are asking if you have any information please call the Springdale Police at 513-346-5760 or contact CrimeStoppers 513-352-3040.
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Homer Bailey, the second-highest paid player on the Reds roster, has been sent to the bullpen for the first time in his major league career.
Reds interim manager Jim Riggleman announced the move Wednesday.
Bailey has posted a 6.68 ERA through 12 starts this season. He declined to speak with media in Arizona about the demotion.
Luis Castillo will start Sunday in San Diego in Bailey’s place, but the Reds still need to fill out a fifth spot in the rotation. There is good a chance Anthony DeSclafani will return from the disabled list and fill that spot in the rotation next week.
Bailey is still owed $14 million of this season’s massive $21 million salary. He’s owed $23 million in 2019 and a $5 million buyout in 2020 if the Reds decide to move on with the club option.
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The Chinese economy is performing well and reforms in several key sectors are making good progress, a senior IMF official said here Wednesday. “China’s financial sector de-risking accelerated with a wide range of decisive measures adopted; credit growth slowed; overcapacity reduction progressed; anti-pollution efforts intensified; and opening up continued,” according to a statement issued by James Daniel, assistant director of the Asia and Pacific Department of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), after the IMF annual Article IV review of the Chinese economy.
An IMF team, led by James Daniel, visited Beijing and Shenzhen from May 17 to 30, to hold discussions on the annual review, and projected China’s economic growth of 6.6 percent for 2018, which will moderate gradually to 5.5 percent by 2023. According to Daniel, the IMF welcomed China’s strategy of decisively shifting from high-speed to high-quality growth.—Xinhua
Home Indiana Deadly Crash Kills South Spencer County Student March 19th, 2018 Britney Taylor Indiana
A deadly crash claims the life of a South Spencer High School student. The two-vehicle accident happened around 7:30 a.m. at the intersection of Old State Road 45 and State Road 161.
Spencer County Sheriff’s deputies were called to the scene of the crash involving Lana Bunner, of Richland and Jade Yeager, of Rockport.
Deputies say Yeager was at a stop sign at SR 161 and Patronville Road when she pulled into the path of Bunner’s car, which was driving southbound on 161.
Yeager’s car was hit on the driver’s side and she was pronounced dead at the scene. Bunner was taken to Owensboro Regional Health, but her condition is unknown.
Yeager was a junior at South Spencer High School.
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Milwaukee Ballet presents Mirror Mirror – A new take on the story of Snow White. Live music by Milwaukee Ballet Orchestra, couture costumes, stylized sets, and an international cast of dancers make Mirror Mirro r a dark and daring end to the season. Buy tickets online at milwaukeeballet.org or call (414) 902-2103.
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The average price of a home in Saskatoon is down slightly so far this year, according to Royal LePage.
Overall prices declined by 0.5 per cent year-over-year to $385,623 per humble abode.
The year-over-year price of a two-storey home is down by 1.5 per cent while the price of a bungalow increased by 0.9 per cent.
Norm Fisher, broker and owner for Royal LePage Vidorra, said in a press release the prices are due to a "persistent supply" of homes, tilting the market in favour of the buyers. Supply, coupled with a low interest rate has kept Saskatoon's housing market prices steady, he added.
Nationwide, Canada's residential housing saw a price growth in the first quarter of 2017 of 12.6 per cent year-over-year to $574,103. Comparatively, the price of a two-storey home rose 13.9 per cent and bungalows increased 11 per cent. Condo prices also rose another 8.9 per cent.
Almost half of the national increase is due to prices rising in Ontario. The price of homes in the rest of the country rose by 6.4 per cent.
Brigitte Nielsen is rocking a baby bump!
The 54-year-old model, actress and reality TV star has revealed she is expecting her fifth child. In two photos shared to her Instagram account, Nielsen posed with her prominent baby bump taking center stage.
"Family getting larger #me #family #brigittenielsen #babybump," she captioned the first shot of herself cradling her bump. "Happy time positive vibes #happyness #positivevibes," the star described the second similar snap.
Since 2006, the soon-to-be mama times five has been married to Italian model Mattia Dessi. Prior to her relationship with Dessi, she was married to Kasper Winding, with whom she welcomed her first child, a son named Julian. Nielsen later famously wed Sylvester Stallone, though the marriage lasted less than two years.
Today we breakdown and play tracks from No Shame by Hopsin and Friday On Elm Street by Fabolous and Jadakiss, take a look at the hip hop category Grammy nominations, play a dope new Song of the Week from Lou the Human, and preview some future releases! (Recorded December 9th)
LONDON Feb 13 Glencore has bought out the Fleurette group's 31 percent stake in Mutanda Mining and increased its stake in Katanga Mining in Democratic Republic of Congo for a total of $960 million, Glencore said on Monday.
Glencore now owns 100 percent of the Mutanda copper and cobalt mine and about 86 percent of Katanga.
(Reporting by Rahul B in Bengaluru and Barbara Lewis in London; Editing by David Goodman)
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Mid-Carolina hires new football coach
PROSPERITY, S.C. (WOLO) — Mid-Carolina High School hired its newest head football coach, a source at the school confirmed to ABC Columbia Tuesday.
Former Irmo assistant and Chesterfield head coach Chris Arnoult was hired to take over the Rebels program, after former coach Louie Alexander resigned from the job in March.
The Newberry School District approved the move Monday night.
Arnoult led Chesterfield to a 28-17 record and a Region 4-2A title in 2015, his most successful season.
Arnoult will have an uphill battle in front of him; the Rebels finished 1-9 in 2017.
If you were one of the lucky ones who managed to escape with a three-day weekend, Monday morning definitely came calling too soon. But not to worry, this week's lineup will help get you back into the swing of things.
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U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa trained Senegal’s Gendarmerie in entry control points and vehicle control points during a three-week training exercise with Marines in Diamniadio, Senegal, in September 2017. SPMAGTF-CR-AF is deployed to conduct limited crisis-response and theater-security operations in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Staff Sgt. Rebekka S. Heite)
Fake animal control officers snatching dogs in southern Illinois
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Southern Illinois -- A pair of men riding in a pick up truck disguised as an animal control truck are stealing dogs in at least three Southern Illinois counties.
The snatchings have occurred in Perry, Randolph and Washington Counties, according to Perry County Sheriff Steve Bareis.
"They've been taken out of fenced areas," Sheriff Bareis says. "They're basically patrolling during the day for them and they seem to be coming back at night."
Sheriff Bareis says the men are in a white pick up truck with the words, "Animal Control" along the side.
Three dogs have been taken in Perry County, and the sheriff says at least twice, dog owners have scared off the thieves.
Bareis says the men are targeting pure bred dogs and are likely selling them for quick cash.
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Yemen health officials: Saudi-led coalition bombed a wedding in northern Yemen on Sunday, killing at least 15
Sparrow Sleeps, an Indianapolis-based children’s music duo, have released a new album of Joyce Manor lullabies. I Hope This Child Will Soon Grow Tired (a play on the pop punk band’s 2012 LP Of All Things I Will Soon Grow Tired) features five covers of the band’s songs. Listen to their take on “Constant Headache” below and purchase the project here. Sparrow Sleeps have previously turned music by My Chemical Romance, Blink 182, Say Anything, Paramore, Fall Out Boy, and more into children-friendly tunes. Joyce Manor’s last full-length release was 2016’s Cody.
Armenian PM Serzh Sarkisian, left, gestures as he leaves a meeting with protest leader Nikol Pashinyan, right, in Yerevan. (AP)
YEREVAN: Armenian opposition leader Nikol Pashinyan on Tuesday said he was ready to lead the country after the resignation of Prime Minister Serzh Sarkisian following eleven days of protests against his rule.
"Yes of course we are ready to lead our country," Pashinyan said at a news conference in Yerevan, after being asked whether he was ready to steer the government of the ex-Soviet South Caucasus country.
"If people will bestow on me this responsibility, I'll assume the responsibility," Pashinyan said.
On Wednesday morning the 42-year-old leader of the Civil Contract party is set to meet the acting head of government Karen Karapetyan to discuss the transfer of power.
According to Armenian law, lawmakers in the parliament, where Sarkisian's Republican Party have a majority, have a week to propose new candidates for PM and could hold a vote on May 2.
Christopher Titus at the Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts
Combustion World Industries presents Christopher Titus: Live Tour
Employing what he’s labeled ‘hard funny,’ Christopher Titus has released seven ninety-minute albums in as many years. He has six one-hour comedy specials currently running on Comedy Central, and his seventh special, Born With a Defect, premiered in 2017. Known for leaving no stone unturned, especially within his own life and family, Titus takes his audience on a 90-minute ride that will leave them exhausted from laughter. To see one of Christopher Titus’ shows, is to love him. Titus is currently performing his newest show in sold out theaters across the country. He also formed a production company, called Combustion Films, which produced his last three specials and most recently, a full-length film called “Special Unit” released in 2017.
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The Rays have designated righty Eddie Gamboa for assignment, as Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times first reported (via Twitter). The move was made to clear roster space for fellow righty Nathan Eovaldi, whose signing was announced.
Though Eovaldi will not be available to the team, as he recovers from elbow surgery, his roster spot can be used again once he’s placed on the 60-day DL. It remains to be seen whether Gamboa will remain with the Rays. Assuming that he clears outright waivers, he could reject an assignment, as he has been outrighted previously.
Gamboa, a 32-year-old knuckleballer, finally made his big league debut last year in Tampa Bay, holding opposing hitters to two earned runs on nine base hits over 13 1/3 innings. He earned that brief look with a solid showing at Triple-A, where Gamboa spun 94 frames of 2.68 ERA ball with 8.5 K/9 and 3.7 BB/9.
Mitchell mayor candidate in hot water after dumping in lake
MITCHELL, S.D. (AP) – The city of Mitchell is asked state environmental officials to investigate after a mayoral candidate had something dumped into Lake Mitchell to address a chronic blue-green algae problem.
Tara Volesky is among four candidates in Tuesday’s election. All four say cleaning Lake Mitchell is a priority.
Volesky acknowledged to The Daily Republic that she had something dumped into the lake as an alternative treatment method. She says it’s “all natural” and is already working.
Current Mayor Jerry Toomey says Volesky had no authorization to do what she did. He says he has spoken to officials with South Dakota’s Department of Environment and Natural Resources and plans a formal complaint.
Toomey also plans to review the city’s ordinances with City Attorney Justin Johnson pertaining to dumping foreign substances into the lake.
The University of Nevada, Reno will not recognize the Nevada Alpha Chapter of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon for four years following code of conduct and alcohol policy violations. The University says the decision to remove its recognition was made by a student conduct hearing board which consists of students and faculty members.
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A 58-year-old man in Tripura, wanted for two cases of theft committed 37 years ago, has been arrested, police said on Tuesday.
Acting on two permanent arrest warrants, Sisir Dhar was arrested on Monday from Jirania, western Tripura, and was sent to the Chief Judicial Magistrate court, Officer-in-Charge of West Agartala police station Subrata Chakraborty told IANS.
He said that Dhar, who has become a grandfather now, had committed two thefts in 1981 in Agartala. Details of the crimes are not available with police.
After his crime, Dhar was absconding for many years. During the past few years he was working as a labourer to earn his family’s livelihood.
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Authorities have released the names of the woman and the ex-husband who shot her to death at a busy Southern California mall.
The Ventura County Sheriff's Office identified the victim in Saturday's shooting as 29-year-old Parisa Siddiqi and the suspect as 33-year-old Kevin Crane.
Officials say she was working at a retail store at The Oaks mall in the city of Thousand Oaks, about 40 miles west of Los Angeles, when Crane shot her after an argument.
Investigators say Crane then shot himself, but survived and remained in critical condition Sunday at a hospital.
Ventura County sheriff's Sgt. Eric Buschow said Saturday that the divorced couple has children, who were found safe.
The shooting prompted shoppers to scurry into stores and out exit doors and an hour-long lockdown.
(AP) -- Former UCLA star Lonzo Ball pokes fun at his dad's outspoken nature in a commercial released in advance of Father's Day and next week's NBA Draft.
The Foot Locker commercial begins with likely lottery picks Jonathan Isaac, De'Aaron Fox and Jayson Tatum discussing examples of how their dads have supported them. Then it shows Ball saying "of course there's that big day when your dad berates your high school coach in front of an entire crowd for not getting you enough touches."
Later in the commercial, Ball references LaVar Ball's debates with ESPN's Stephen A. Smith and proclamations that Lonzo already is better than 2014-15 and 2015-6 NBA MVP Stephen Curry.
Ball is expected to be one of the top picks in the June 22 draft in Brooklyn, New York.
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens’ most popular resident, Fiona the hippo, showed off the sheer power in her hind legs in a video shared to the zoo’s Facebook page on February 24. The clip showed Fiona walking along the bottom of the hippo cove before she propelled herself to the surface of the water, much to the amusement of onlookers. According to the zoo, although hippos spend most of their lives in water they don’t actually float or swim. They walk along the bottom and propel themselves to the surface for air.
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All Times EST Overall W L T Pts GF GA W L T Clarkson 8 0 0 16 34 11 15 3 1 Union (NY) 6 2 0 12 27 19 10 7 1 Cornell 5 1 0 10 19 12 10 2 0 Colgate 4 1 1 9 14 10 8 6 4 Brown 4 6 0 8 24 31 5 7 1 Harvard 4 3 0 8 24 14 4 5 1 Yale 4 6 0 8 29 29 5 7 0 Princeton 3 5 1 7 31 31 6 7 1 Quinnipiac 3 5 1 7 22 23 6 10 2 Dartmouth 2 4 1 5 11 24 2 7 1 RPI 2 5 1 5 22 33 3 11 3 St. Lawrence 0 7 1 1 12 32 1 14 1
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Friday’s Games
Maine 7, Quinnipiac 4
Clarkson 3, St. Lawrence 1
UConn 4, Colgate 2
Princeton 4, Arizona St. 0
Saturday’s Games
Maine 5, Quinnipiac 3
Union (N.Y.) 4, Holy Cross 2
Brown 2, Vermont 2
Clarkson 4, St. Lawrence 2
Bentley 5, Dartmouth 1
Yale 2, Sacred Heart 1
Arizona St. 4, Princeton 3, OT
Sunday’s Game
UMass at Union (N.Y.), 5 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 15
Dartmouth at Denver, 9:05 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 16
Dartmouth at Denver, 9:05 p.m.
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1st time on market this Serra Retreat property is on 2.6 acres with ocean and Monastery views. The 3-Bedroom 2-Bath home sits above Serra Retreat in total privacy complete with tile floors, granite kitchen, and producing Avocado and citrus orchard. Located in central Malibu, Serra Retreat is one of Malibu's best neighborhoods with 24 hour guard gated entry, this property is close to beaches, shops, and schools.
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* ADVANTAGE OIL & GAS LTD - APPROVED A 2018 CAPITAL BUDGET OF $175 MILLION Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
JAKARTA: Indonesia's disaster agency said on Wednesday that 10 people had been killed and an unknown number injured after a fire at an oil well in far western province of Aceh.
The disaster agency said in a statement that the fire may have been caused by pipe welding at the site.
The Antara state agency earlier said five people had been killed and dozens injured due to illegal drilling at the well.
(Reporting by Kanupriya Kapoor; Writing by Ed Davies; Editing by Eric Meijer)
BENSON’S war memorial is set to be cleaned at a cost of up to £1,300.
The parish council has agreed to hire Gem Conservation to carry out the work subject to the receipt of a grant from the War Memorials Trust for 75 per cent of the cost up to a maximum of £920.
What if all your company's computers and applications were connected directly to the Internet? That was the assumption behind BeyondCorp, a new model for network security that Google proposed back in 2014, and it's one that's starting to get some attention from networking and security vendors. Enterprises have moved beyond the traditional workspace in recent years, allowing employees to work remotely by using their personal devices and accessing apps in private or public clouds.
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The Caspian littoral states' authorized representatives, heads and leading specialists of the relevant ministries and departments have convened in Ashgabat to mull the environmental challenges. The meeting was organized by the Foreign Ministry, State Committee for Fisheries and the State Enterprise for the Caspian Sea under the President of Turkmenistan, the State News Agency of Turkmenistan reported.
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - Ever Smart International Holdings Ltd :
* ‍HO KIN PONG HAS RESIGNED AS AN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR​
* ‍DONG JUN, PENG SHAOXIN, YAN TAOTAO AND LONG JINGJIE HAS BEEN APPOINTED AS AN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR​
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Oubre did not practice Monday and is considered day-to-day with a knee injury.
Oubre played 19 minutes and scored 11 points off the bench in Monday's Game 1 win over the Hawks, and this is the first report of him being bothered by a knee injury. Washington and Atlanta don't play again until Wednesday, so the expectation is that the small forward will be ready to go by then, but his status is still worth monitoring over the next couple of days.
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean prosecutors said Monday the daughter of the confidante of disgraced President Park Geun-hye has been arrested in Denmark and authorities are working to get her returned home in connection with a huge corruption scandal.
Park was impeached last month by lawmakers amid public fury over prosecutors’ allegations that the president conspired to allow her longtime friend, Choi Soon-sil, to extort companies and control the government.
Denmark police arrested Choi’s daughter, Chung Yoo-ra, on the weekend on charges of staying their illegally.
South Korea had asked Interpol to search for Chung because she didn’t return home to answer questions about the scandal.
South Korea’s Yonhap news agency reports that Chung, a former member of the national equestrian team, allegedly took advantage of her mother’s relationship with Park to get unwarranted favors from Seoul’s Ewha Womans University.
FILE - In this April 17, 2012, photo, James Hodgkinson of Belleville protests outside of the United States Post Office in Downtown Belleville, Ill. A government official says the suspect in the Virginia shooting that injured Rep. Steve Scalise and several others has been identified Hodgkinson. Belleville News-Democrat, via AP Derik Holtmann
Illinois Eases Burden for Cryptocurrency Startups with New Guidance
A major financial regulator in the state of Illinois has issued new guidance for startups working in the nascent blockchain sector.
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SandRidge Energy Inc. has rejected Midstates Petroleum Co.’s unsolicited offer, saying the numbers didn’t make a deal feasible, but it has hired advisers and said it is open to other options—that may include Midstates.
The decision to turn down Midstates’ stock-merger bid, SandRidge said Monday, “was primarily based on significantly differing opinions of Midstates’ proven oil and gas reserves, largely related to the assessment of the number of economically viable drilling locations at current oil and gas prices.”
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NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut rabbi accused of raping and molesting a teenage boy has appeared before a judge for the first time since being arrested last month.
Rabbi Daniel Greer, of New Haven, did not say anything Monday during the brief hearing in New Haven Superior Court. His next hearing is Aug. 29.
The 77-year-old Greer is accused of sexually assaulting a teenage boy who attended the Yeshiva of New Haven school from 2001 to 2005. Greer was a founder and principal of the school, which was established in 1977.
A federal jury in May awarded $15 million in damages to the now-former student in a civil lawsuit against Greer and the school.
Greer remains free on $100,000 bail. His lawyer says they will respond to the charges in court.
Mary Loper was last seen May 29, 2002 (Photo Source: WLOX)
May 30, 2018 marks 16 years since a George County woman disappeared. Mary Loper was last seen on May 29, 2002, at her home on Clarence Bonnet Road sometime that night.
Her sister Glenda said 27-year-old Loper was reported missing on June 1, two days after her disappearance.
It's a cold case yet investigators are still working every possible lead to figure out what happened to Loper. She has three boys. They were six, four and four months old at the time of their mother's disappearance.
If you have any information about this case, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-877-787-5898.
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On April 17, 2018 Standard Chartered Private Equity (Mauritius) III sold 28,17,500 shares of Fortis Healthcare at Rs 190.92 on the NSE and sold 73,04,455 shares at Rs 190.66 on the BSE.
On Monday, Fortis Healthcare ended at Rs 202.85, up Rs 17.25, or 9.29 percent on the BSE.
It has touched a 52-week high of Rs 206.40.
Wanderlust is hard to put into words, but with the right ink, you can try to do just that. Travel tattoos are perfect for displaying our love of wandering the world, and these 30-plus travel quote tattoos sum up just how essential exploring every corner of the planet is.
Award-winning sportswriter and commentator Frank Deford has died. He was 78.
His family says he died Sunday in Key West, Florida.
Deford was a six-time Sportswriter of the Year and a member of the National Association of Sportscasters and Sportswriters Hall of Fame. He wrote with a lyrical elegance and was best known for his work at Sports Illustrated and on National Public Radio. He retired this month from NPR’s “Morning Edition” after 37 years as a contributor.
He was the first sports writer to be awarded the National Humanities Medal. In 2013, President Barack Obama honored him for “transforming how we think about sports.” Deford called the award the one he was proudest of.
Deford was a prolific book author and contributed commentaries to HBO’s “Real Sports” program.
"This wasn't a choice for ABC," Robert Thompson, a Syracuse University professor whose area of expertise includes TV, told the Daily News. "They knew exactly how this story had to end, and they did it quickly as opposed to sending out a bunch of different press releases and then finally doing it. They took one look at that tweet yesterday and they knew the trajectory. They knew it only ended one way."
Collier County police are looking for a missing woman from Everglades City.
52-year-old Catherine Stevens went missing Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. She was last seen walking through Everglades City.
Police describe Stevens as white, 5 feet 7 inches tall, 120 pounds with black hair and green eyes. She was wearing blue jeans, a short-sleeve shirt and white tennis shoes when she was last seen.
Anyone with information can contact the Collier County Sheriff's Office at 239-252-9300.
The Pro Football Hall of Fame has announced the class of 2018.
The Pro Football Hall of Fame has announced the class of 2018.
The following players/contributors will be enshrined into the Hall of Fame in Canton on Aug. 4:
Contributor Bobby Beathard Kansas City Chiefs Atlanta Falcons Miami Dolphins Washington Redskins San Diego Chargers
Linebacker Robert Brazile Houston Oilers
Safety Brian Dawkins Philadelphia Eagles Denver Broncos
Guard Jerry Kramer Green Bay Packers
Linebacker Ray Lewis Baltimore Ravens
Wide Receiver Terrell Owens San Francisco 49ers Philadelphia Eagles Dallas Cowboys Buffalo Bills Cincinnati Bengals
Brian Urlacher Chicago Bears
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David Stewart, organiser of the Lizard Festival, presented a cheque for £550 to the Buchan Renal Unit.
He is pictured with Vickie Bruce, dialysis patient with HCSW Yvonne Buchan looking on.
The festival at the Tufted Duck raised £2,200 and the Buchan Renal Unit was one of four charities that received a share of the money.
Senior Charge Nurse, Linda Willows, said: “ I would like to thank all the people who continually give generously to the Buchan Renal Unit to ensure that our patients have the best equipment and comforts whilst they endure their treatment locally.
TOLEDO >> A teenage Ohio girl who police said told them she fatally shot her 15-year-old brother after they fought over a video-game system and he repeatedly hit her in the face won’t be tried as an adult.
A Lucas County judge has ruled that the case will remain in juvenile court. The 15-year-old Toledo girl was 14 at the time of the December 2016 shooting. She has been charged as a juvenile with murder. She has denied the charge.
The Associated Press generally doesn’t identify juveniles charged with crimes.
The judge said Tuesday that prosecutors didn’t prove the need to transfer the case to adult court and rehabilitation is still available to the girl.
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A prosecutor says the girl could remain in the juvenile system until age 21, if found guilty.
NEWNAN, Ga. — A Georgia restaurant owner says he is investigating after an employee called 911 on an African-American family who had stopped for dinner during a vacation.
WSB-TV reports that Felicia and Othniel Dobson of North Carolina on Monday had stopped for dinner at a Subway in Newnan with their four children, ages 8 to 19, when a restaurant employee called police.
In the 911 call, the employee said there are “eight people in a van” who were going back forth to the bathroom and possibly putting soda in water cups.
The couple said the responding police officer and store owner apologized.
Felicia Dobson said the family did nothing wrong and “can’t change our skin color.”
In a statement, Subway franchisee Rosh Patel said he has reiterated “the importance of making everyone feel welcome.”
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April 15, 2017 Due to the loss of system pressure on April 13, 2017, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has required the City of Temple, PWS ID 0140005, to notify customers of the need to boil their water prior to consumption. The City was repairing an 8 inch waterline break at the intersection of FM 2305 and FM 2271 .
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Glenda Sue Miller, 60, passed away Saturday, April 8. Survived by her husband, David Miller; daughters, Alicia Carpenter and Heather Woods; grandchildren, Faith and Cecil Woods and Corey and Codey Youngblood. A memorial service will be Saturday, April 22 at 1 p.m., at Campfield Hickman Collier Funeral Home, 566 W. Park Ave. with Pastor Mike Prebynski officiating.
This week on The Disclaimer, WMSE's weekly culture chat with host Ryan Schleicher, Milwaukee Record's Matt Wild and I, we discuss three fascinating stories about public art, including two success stories. Matt explains how Sculpture Milwaukee's ambitious "outdoor art gallery" is a model of public art done right—and how much more effective it can be when it's not packaged in marketing gimmicks and buzzwords like "placemaking." Similarly, Coakley Brothers is moving ahead with a promising installation piece that could become one of Walker's Points most distinctive landmarks, and they've done it all with a minimum of fuss and red tape. We also discuss the controversy over an ill-considered Milwaukee Magazine photo shoot in front of a mural that we all love, Adam Stoner's "Devontay" at the East Side's Black Cat Alley.
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Advance ride tickets for the 2017 Main Street Port Clinton Walleye Festival are now available. Each ride ticket is $40 and good for the entire Walleye Festival weekend. The Walleye Festival will run from Thursday, May 25, to Monday, May 29, at Waterworks Park along the shores of beautiful Lake Erie. Quantities are limited so buy early. Each advance ride ticket enters the ticket holder to win an iPod. Two iPods will be given away. Deadline to purchase advance ride tickets is Thursday, May 25, at 5 p.m.
Checks can be made payable to Main Street Port Clinton. Advance ride tickets can be purchased at the Port Clinton Chamber located at 110 Madison Street and Great Lakes Popcorn located at 60 Madison Street in downtown Port Clinton.
Love goes to the bench. He's played 18 minutes. If his limit is 24 (and Cavs wouldn't reveal that) he could play some more. Will be interesting to see
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But the rebuilding is slowed by politics. Bangladesh wants the refugees to eventually return to Myanmar, so it prohibits what it considers permanent construction – no brick or cement structures. Now, there may not even be time to build much more than sturdier plastic tents.
Great Bend Director of Public Lands Scott Keeler says City staff spent the winter and months leading up until the Memorial Day weekend cleaning and making repairs to the City pool. The Wetlands at Great Bend opened this past Saturday, but not before the staff bleached and power washed the pool and equipment. The main swimming pool is a 1936 model that holds 570,000 gallons of water.
Safety inspections continue to be a serious necessity to Keeler, especially after the death of a boy at the Schlitterbahn waterpark in Kansas City two years ago.
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The bill also requires an attendant at each slide, something Keeler says has been common practice at the Wetlands since it opened.
There are just over 30 lifeguards employed at the pool and over 40 total employees counting concession stand workers. The pool is open 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. every day of the week. Family swim nights will be held Thursday and Fridays starting in June from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Starting at around 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 6, crews will be working to repair a water main near the intersection of Powderhouse and Woodwardia Glen in Aiken. The road will be narrowed to one lane with flaggers directing traffic.
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Three of the four hotels built and opened in Columbus in the past 10 years stand in the foreground. Local hotel developers say with two additional hotels planned for Columbus, the hotel market is maturing and that more demand may be needed before additional hotels open.
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A Menomonie man has been arrested for his 10th OWI, and having a minor with him in the car.
A Wisconsin State Trooper pulled over a vehicle for operating without its lights on at 7:30 p.m. Sunday night on Broadway Street in Menomonie. The driver, 44-year old Michael Sather, failed field sobriety tests and was arrested for his 10th OWI. A 14-year old child was also in the car.
Sather was taken to the hospital, then to the Dunn County Jail where he has been charged with OWI 10th offense with a child under 16-years old in the vehicle, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, open intoxicant in motor vehicle, operating while suspended, failure to install ignition interlock, and failure to have lamps lit in the dark.
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A man survived a 40-50 foot fall from a cliff near the Pennybacker Bridge early Monday morning.
Austin-Travis County EMS says the man in his 20s had no life-threatening injuries after the fall. Austin Fire Department firefighters and ATCEMS rescue medics located the man and brought him topside through a rope system.
First responders were called to the cliff on the northwest side of the bridge at 3:24 a.m. Medics say the man chose not to be taken to the emergency room.
Austin police say they were called to the scene following reports of a hiker falling. A STAR Flight helicopter was initially called, but was canceled due to approaching storms.
Bill Howlett
According to a Stillwater Area School District announcement, high school assistant principal Bill Howlett passed away Jan. 1 after a battle with cancer.
A post appeared on the Stillwater Area Public Schools Facebook page Jan. 2.
“Our school community is suffering the immense loss of beloved high school assistant principal, Bill Howlett, who passed away on Sunday morning after a heroic battle with cancer. Our thoughts are with Bill’s family members, many colleagues and friends here in the district, as well as the students and families he has impacted throughout his career. Bill will be greatly missed.”
A story will follow as more information is gathered.
The quintannual summit is expected to result in a consolidation of power for the Chinese premier, who has served as leader since 2012.
The Congress is expected to introduce pivotal leadership reforms that will allow President Xi to extend his term. He is already the most powerful Chinese leader in decades.
Meanwhile, politics has come to a standstill ahead of the crucial meeting of China’s ruling party, which is consumed by its focus on the upcoming summit.
Freya Beamish, Pantheon Macroeconomics’ chief Asia economist, said: “Commentators and markets rightly assume that the authorities are consumed by this transition and that all other policy matters are on the back-burner or in lockdown until after the Congress.”
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. - Two people were seriously hurt after pickup truck crashed into a palm tree Saturday in southwest Miami-Dade County, officials said.
Lt. Felipe Lay, a spokesman for the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department, said the crash happened just before 10:30 a.m. at 125th Avenue and 40th Street.
Rescue workers at the scene had to pry the victims from vehicle, Lay said.
The photos from the scene of the crash show part of a palm tree jutting out the roof of the passenger side the truck.
The victims were transported to Kendall Regional Medical Center, Lay said. Both victims were listed in critical condition.
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Man arrested for attempted murder escapes in Denver
DENVER (AP) — Police in Denver are searching for an inmate who escaped while being transported to a hospital and warned residents that the man facing charges for the attempted murder of a police officer is dangerous.
Denver Sheriff Patrick Firman says Mauricio Venzor-Gonzalez escaped from deputies around 6:30 a.m. Monday and was last seen running from the downtown Denver hospital. Police searched the area for hours but did not find Venzor-Gonzalez, who is 23.
Venzor-Gonzalez was arrested in November. Authorities have said he was injured in a shootout with police, who tracked Venzor-Gonzalez to a home in Aurora. He surrendered after a two-day standoff.
He had an appointment at the hospital on Monday morning, Firman said. It's not clear if Venzor-Gonzalez was wearing handcuffs or other restraints at the time, Firman said.
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This story has been corrected to provide the correct spelling of Mauricio Venzor-Gonzalez's last name.
The clean, bright Gräs is wildly popular for two reasons. First, because it's right by the central eastside's bar district. Second, because it boasts some of the lowest prices in town, including bottom-shelf recreational for just $7.15 per gram. Combined with discounts like 15 percent off for veterans every day and 10 percent off for service-industry customers with a valid OLCC food handler's card, Gräs' prices are hard to beat. The edible and topical selection is impressive, including both taffy and cake balls as well as lotion and massage oil.
The Golden State Warriors can clinch their place in second round with a win tonight
The Warriors missed the chance to sweep San Antonio at the weekend after the Spurs secured an emotional victory in Game 4.
Gregg Popovich wasn’t present having been given time to grieve after his wife passed away last week and Manu Ginobili rolled back the clock with a breathtaking performance off the bench.
But Golden State will be aiming to get the job done this evening at the Oracle Arena in front of their home crowd.
Steph Curry is once again not available for the Warriors with Steve Kerr suggesting he may be out for longer than first anticipated.
However, heading into the game the Warriors are heavy favourites with Kevin Durant averaging 29 points and Klay Thompson shooting 57.7 per cent from beyond the arc.
New York, Feb 11 : While the security situation in Haiti is "not perfect," solid progress has been made over the past few years, the head of United Nations peacekeeping operations has said, stressing that the Organization is considering a change in the mandate of the UN Stabilization Mission in the island nation, known as MINUSTAH. Wrapping up a week-long visit during which he attended the swearing in of the new Haitian President, Jovenel Mose, and carried out an out an evaluation of Mission, Herv Ladsous, the Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, told reporters yesterday in Port-au-Prince: The military component of MINUSTAH is likely to disappear in the relatively near future.
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Dairy Queen locations throughout the Mahoning Valley are offering customers a free small cone in celebration of the first day of spring, Tuesday, in an effort to raise awareness and funds for local Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.
When guests order their free cone, they’ll be invited by DQ staff to make a donation to Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley,” said JoAnn Stock, senior director of development, Akron Children’s Hospital.
Locally, Free Cone Day promotions will take place at participating Dairy Queens in Mahoning, Trumbull, Columbiana counties in Ohio and Mercer County, Pa., with all proceeds benefiting Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley, the local Children’s Miracle Network Hospital.
In 2017, local DQ locations raised more than $39,000 through their year-round fund raising for Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley.
The Southern Tier Athletic Conference (STAC) boys basketball was in full swing, Friday, with many teams striving to keep their win streaks alive.
Here are some of the varsity basketball results:
Elmira - 53 def. Maine-Endwell - 49 Final
Union-Endicott - 61 def. Johnson City - 53 Final
Owego Free Academy - 66 def. Vestal - 49 Final
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The Owego Indians (14-2) improve to 13-0 in their last 13 games.
Elmira's (10-5) win over the Spartans, Friday, gives the Express their sixth straight win, and snaps Maine-Endwell's (10-6) four game streak.
Union-Endicott Tigers' (7-7) Sadeeq Tarry led his team with 26 points in the comeback win over Johnson City (7-8).
The Vestal Golden Bears (4-12) continue to struggle in divisional play, remaining win-less in the STAC Metro league.
The eye is the window to the middle schoolers soul… 🙂 We studied and practiced drawing the human eye. The assignment was to draw an eye using oil pastel and chalk on black paper and to make something unique about it. Here they are, awesome job SMS Art students!
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In Sessions' letter framing his opposition to the Rohrabacher-Farr Amendment,asking for permission to prosecute in legal marijuana states, he wrote:
“Drug traffickers already cultivate and distribute marijuana inside the United States under the guise of state medical marijuana laws,” he wrote. “Criminal organization have established marijuana operations in state-approved marijuana markets.”
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Out of the Wood. Into the city. Check out the brand new trailer for Disney’s “Christopher Robin” The film is set to hit theaters on August 3rd.
BC-BBA--Top Ten
BASEBALL'S TOP TEN By The Associated Press AMERICAN LEAGUE G AB R H Pct. MMachado Bal 23 89 13 32 .360 Lowrie Oak 23 98 13 35 .357 Altuve Hou 24 94 13 33 .351 Betts Bos 20 75 23 26 .347 Gregorius NYY 22 75 19 26 .347 Correa Hou 23 81 17 28 .346 MSmith TB 19 61 9 21 .344 Judge NYY 22 82 22 28 .341 HRamirez Bos 19 75 16 25 .333 Cano Sea 22 78 16 25 .321 Haniger Sea 22 78 12 25 .321 Home Runs
Trout, Los Angeles, 9; Haniger, Seattle, 8; Gregorius, New York, 8; MMachado, Baltimore, 8; Gallo, Texas, 7; JoRamirez, Cleveland, 7; Judge, New York, 7; 6 tied at 6.
Runs Batted In
Gregorius, New York, 27; Haniger, Seattle, 24; Lowrie, Oakland, 23; KDavis, Oakland, 21; Correa, Houston, 19; GSanchez, New York, 18; 6 tied at 17.
Pitching
Porcello, Boston, 4-0; Carrasco, Cleveland, 4-0; Severino, New York, 4-1; Clippard, Toronto, 3-0; Velazquez, Boston, 3-0; Richards, Los Angeles, 3-0; Morton, Houston, 3-0; Verlander, Houston, 3-0; 6 tied at 3-1.
GDP expanded an annual 7.3 percent in the March quarter, against 7.2 per cent in the December quarter
India's economy probably rose marginally in the March quarter of fiscal 2018, which would ensure that the nation remains the world's fastest growing major economy, a Reuters poll found. Gross domestic product (GDP) expanded an annual 7.3 percent in the first three months of 2018, the May 24 to May 29 poll of 55 economists predicted, a touch faster than the 7.2 percent achieved in the last three months of 2017 - and well above China's pace of 6.8 percent for the quarter ending in March. Forecasts ranged from 6.9 to 7.7 percent. Even Moody's Investors Service on Wednesday projected the GDP growth forecast to 7.3 per cent in 2018, revising it from the earlier forecast of 7.5 per cent on higher oil prices and tighter financial conditions.
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An eight-year-old girl was allegedly raped by her 12-year-old brother in the northwest district of Delhi Tuesday, police said. The girl was rushed to a government hospital where she is currently undergoing treatment. A case has been registered against the boy at Adarsh Nagar police station.
Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) chief Swati Maliwal visited the child and her family on Wednesday. She said, “I spoke to the parents and they told me that they were both out working…when they came home, the girl was bleeding.”
“The boy has been sent to a juvenile home and booked under relevant sections of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act,” said DCP (northwest) Aslam Khan.
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May 2 Coach Inc
* Coach, inc. Reports fiscal 2017 third quarter results consistent with expectations
* Q3 earnings per share $0.43
* Q3 sales $995 million versus i/b/e/s view $1.02 billion
* Q3 earnings per share view $0.44 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Q3 non-gaap earnings per share $0.46
* Says maintains fiscal 2017 guidance
* Maintains fiscal 2017 guidance
* Qtrly international coach brand sales totaled $430 million compared to $448 million a year ago
* Says coach brand north america comparable store sales increased 3% in q3
* Says strategic actions in north america wholesale channel negatively impacted sales growth by about 150 basis points.
* Qtrly greater china sales declined 2% versus prior year in dollars and increased 2% on a constant currency basis
* Fy2017 earnings per share view $2.14, revenue view $4.53 billion -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) - A man who confessed to a string of rapes and murders with his brother and now wants to be released from an Ohio prison is due back in court.
Attorneys for Nathaniel Cook say a plea deal signed nearly 20 years ago forces the court to order his release this year. A judge plans to hold a hearing Thursday in Toledo, when she could decide whether to free Cook.
The judge has ordered Cook to undergo evaluations, but she said last month that more information was needed before she could make a decision about his release.
An agreement with prosecutors two decades ago forced Nathaniel Cook to admit he killed three people while his brother confessed to killing five others in the 1980s.
His brother is serving two life sentences.
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A young prince in turmoil, who he turned to and who let him down: The Mail's Royal expert RICHARD KAY has the inside story on Prince Harry's 'total chaos' after his mother's death Eight year old girl is suspected of killing toddler, one, at day care center after mother finds him dead when she came to pick him up Trump 'congratulates' Turkey's president on controversial referendum victory as Islamic leader takes sweeping powers and denounces West's 'crusader mentality' Put some heart into it, Donald! Moment Melania had to nudge the President to remind him to place his hand over chest during National Anthem at the White House Easter Egg Roll New York City 'could force Uber to offer in-app tipping option' just like Lyft and yellow cabs as drivers say it will help them make ends meet Jersey Shore star 'The Situation' pleads not guilty in latest tax fraud case: Reality star is accused of ... (more)
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Newhouse signed with the Bills on Monday, Chris Brown of the team's official site reports.
As part of the Bills initiative to revamp its offensive line, the team has agreed to a one-year deal with Newhouse. The 29-year-old will bring with him a tremendous amount of NFL experience and could be a starter for the season opener.
Border Patrol agents say they have arrested a southern Arizona man and three other people found hidden in his car trunk who they suspect of being in the U.S. illegally.
Authorities did not name the 31-year-old man from Rio Rico, who initially appeared to be alone in the Dodge Intrepid he was driving when he was stopped Tuesday afternoon at an immigration checkpoint near Amado, Arizona.
Agents found three people, ages 19, 22 and 31 hidden in the trunk. Two are from Guatemala and the third is from Mexico.
The driver, a U.S. citizen, faces smuggling charges while the other three people are being processed for immigration violations.
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Change of Venue motion officially filed in Marshall murder trial Podhajsky 02/14/17 An attorney for an Iowa City man accused of murder has officially filed his request to move trial out of Johnson County. Tommy Gaul had indicated during a teleconference earlier this month he planned to file the change of venue motion.
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CARETAKER ACCUSED OF DEFRAUDING BISHOP
Nassau – A caretaker accused of defrauding an elderly bishop of close to a quarter of a million dollars has been denied bail.
Judith Smith, 62, of Millar’s Heights, appeared before Senior Magistrate Derence Rolle-Davis on two counts of fraud by false pretenses.
Prosecutors allege that Smith defrauded Bishop Charles Rolle, 82, of $240,000 from 2008 to 2018. Smith, who is represented by attorney Bernard Ferguson, pleaded not guilty to the charges, has been remanded to the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services.
She returns to court on June 5 for trial.
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HARRISBURG — A Harrisburg man is facing drug and tampering with evidence charges after police say he attempted to get rid of a bag of marijuana…by eating it.
Jayovinne Raeleon Wittle, 20, was stopped by Susquehanna Township Police for a vehicle equipment violation last Thursday on the 2100 block of Herr Street, police say. During the stop, officers discovered Wittle was in possession of marijuana.
According to police, Wittle “tried to chew and ingest” the marijuana. He was taken into custody and charged with Possession of Marijuana, Tampering with Evidence, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
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SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Hubba! Hubba! Tell me you've seen the beauty from San Antonio.
Professional model Kristen Ottea's all over social media these days. Hitting the runway in London, Los Angeles and Singapore while racking up more than 10,000 followers on Instagram. Unlike most in her genre, Kristen’s a lot more than a pretty face.
When she's not turning heads on the catwalk, she's mounting deer heads on the wall. That's right folks! Kristen the model is also a taxidermist.
She started both modeling and hunting at the age of 14 and said there's nothing like doing her own taxidermy.
March 29 Tabuk Cement
* Says signs agreement to restructure outstanding loan from Bank Albilad
* Existing credit facility of 478.6 million riyals to mature on March 29, 2024 as per new agreement
* Secures additional credit facility of 21 million riyals, to mature on March 29, 2020 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Why royal baby number three will be different: Kate is set to stay out of the limelight after returning to work 'too soon' after having George and Charlotte
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) - A Maryland police detective who was addicted to opioids and solicited prostitutes while on duty has been sentenced to five years of probation after pleading guilty to two misconduct charges.
The Capital Gazette reports that Brian Houseman also agreed to resign from Anne Arundel County's force after more than a decade as a detective.
Houseman choked through tears at his sentencing as he apologized for the "embarrassment" he caused the police department. Defense attorney John Robinson III says his client has now "lost the career he loved."
The newspaper reports that prosecutors dropped two other misconduct allegations as part of a plea agreement.
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Longtime South Florida restaurateurs, Burt Rapoport and Dennis Max, have opened Burt & Max's Bar and Grille at Delray Marketplace in west Delray Beach. Longtime South Florida restaurateurs, Burt Rapoport and Dennis Max, have opened Burt & Max's Bar and Grille at Delray Marketplace in west Delray Beach.
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BURQIN, West Bank - Israeli soldiers shot and killed a Palestinian teenager during an arrest raid in the village of Burqin in the West Bank, Palestinian health officials said on Saturday.
A Reuters witness said about 200 Palestinians were throwing stones at Israeli military vehicles when a shot was heard, adding that a wounded person was then carried to a car.
Israel's military, which said it was checking the report, said its forces had been searching in Burqin for suspects involved in the fatal drive-by shooting of an Israeli rabbi from nearby Havat Gilad on January 9.
Israeli forces in the adjacent city of Jenin last month shot and killed a Palestinian gunman whom they suspected of involvement in the rabbi's shooting.
The Palestinian Health Ministry said the teenager killed on Saturday was 19 years old, while the hospital in Jenin where he was taken said he had been shot in the head.
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The CBI today arrested a GST commissioner along with eight others in an alleged bribery case. (Picture used for representational purpose) The CBI today arrested a GST commissioner along with eight others in an alleged bribery case. (Picture used for representational purpose)
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested Goods and Services Tax (GST) Commissioner Sansar Chand, posted in Kanpur, along with eight others in a bribery case, PTI quoted agency sources as saying. As per ANI, CBI has also registered an FIR against Sansar’s wife in the case.
More details awaited.
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April 10 Sirtex Medical Ltd:
* Update on proposed $30 million share buy-back
* Proposed on-market share buy-back due to commence on 17th April 2017 has been delayed
* Hearing on the matter is anticipated to take place on 26th May
* Delay pending outcome of an injunction application filed by applicant in federal court of australia
* Company has filed a stay application in relation to previously announced class action
* Intends to commence its buy-back following release of major clinical data at ASCO annual meeting from 2nd-6th June 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
PHOENIX - The TSA continues to auction off lost or surrendered items and state surplus property at the Arizona Department of Administration Office.
From designer watches to expensive jewelry, The Arizona Department of Administration warehouse is packed with surplus property, and items surrendered to the TSA. Some of the stuff pretty surprising to see for some of the shoppers.
"I'm amazed that you have power tools here," said one shopper. "I mean why would you have power tools in your bags?"
Cell phones for $40, laptops for $80. According to Elizabeth Bartholomew, with the ADOA, this once a month sale clears up space and raises about $7,000 a month for Arizona's general fund.
"You as a passenger have the right to ship it back home, but sometimes you're in a rush so it comes to us and we sell it," said Bartholomew.
The retail day is held on the first Friday of every month, putting the next one on March 2, 2018, from 8 am to 4 pm at 1537 W. Jackson St.
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Huawei will tell you the Mate 10 is all about onboard artificial intelligence and everything that AI can bring to the smartphone experience.
And AI is all well and good. What makes the Mate 10 Pro a great buy today is its excellence in the core smartphone experience. Things like getting to the end of the day on a single charge, no matter what you're doing. And taking excellent photos even in challenging night-time conditions.
POLITICIANS ARE LIKE MOSSY FURS OF THE HIGH PINES,POCKED WITH THE GUINEA POINT ,WITH STAGGERING MOUTH FILLED MANIFESTO'S
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Serious Easter egg hunters and more innocent seekers were among the hundreds of children who participated in the annual Easter Egg Hunt at Columbia City’s Morsches Park, organized and hosted by the Columbia City Rotary Club Thursday evening.
More than 4,000 plastic eggs were packed with wrapped candy by a team of clients from Passages, Inc. and then hidden throughout the Morsches Park baseball complex by Rotarians to be found by children in four different age groups.
In addition to the candy, 50 eggs contained $1 in coins and several others had $5 bills.
Rotarians are always amazed how quickly the eggs are discovered and scooped up by the children.
There were additional Easter egg hunts in Whitley County throughout the weekend.
OTTAWA — Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Carolyn Bennett held back tears as she announced an agreement in principle with survivors of the '60s Scoop.
The agreement provides up to $750 million in compensation for individuals classified as status Indians and Inuit.
It also includes an investment of up to $50 million for a foundation for healing and reconciliation.
Bennett called the 60s Scoop a dark and painful chapter in Canada's history.
Between the 1960s and 1980s, Indigenous children were removed from their homes by child welfare agencies and placed in the care of non-Indigenous families.
A teenage Ohio girl who police said told them she fatally shot her 15-year-old brother after they fought over a video-game system and he repeatedly hit her in the face won't be tried as an adult. A Lucas County judge has ruled that the case will remain in juvenile court.
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Members of the Grant County Lodgers Tax Advisory Board looked at how to spend $3,400 they have left before the end of the fiscal year. The money is left over from items that were budgeted for but not spent.
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Former South African National Defence Force head Siphiwe Nyanda has labelled African National Congress president Jacob Zuma of being a faction leader who is dividing the former uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) combatants.
Speaking on the first day of the all-inclusive MK National Council and uMkhonto we Sizwe Military Veterans Association (MKMVA) conference at Nasrec‚ Johannesburg‚ on Friday‚ Nyanda accused Zuma of adding fuel to the fire by choosing which conferences to attend.
"We are also disappointed that the president of the ANC also attended the bogus conference when all along he had sought to have us believe that he supported our effort to unify the community of uMkhonto we Sizwe veterans. We had invited him to all our assemblies and to many it was a confirmation that the views that are widely heard that the much trumpeted importance of unity by many ANC leaders is just a smoke screen for factional agendas‚" said Nyanda.
Happy New Year, folks! I'm sure the fine folks of Columbus will remember this holiday season of 2016 for quite some time. The Jackets are now riding a 15 game win streak.
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In a possible sign he was contemplating massacres at other sites, he also booked rooms overlooking the Lollapalooza festival in Chicago in August and the Life Is Beautiful show near the Vegas Strip in late September, according to authorities reconstructing his movements leading up to the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history.
Young scored 16 points (7-11 FG, 2-6 FT) with six steals, three rebounds and one assist across 33 minutes in Monday's 117-111 Game 2 loss to the Cavs.
Young's six steals tied the season-high that he achieved on three previous occasions this year, and set a new benchmark in the category through the first three days of the postseason. Young has been efficient scoring the ball through the Pacers' first two playoff games, shooting 66.7 percent from the field, but he could stand to be more aggressive on offense as he's only averaging 7.5 shot attempts per game.
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Niagara Regional Police say no foul play is suspected after a body was recovered from the creek at Centennial Gardens park in St. Catharines, Saturday morning.
Police say the body was recovered at about 11:30 a.m.
A police investigation is underway to identify the remains, “however at this time foul play is not suspected,” police say.
St. Catharines firefighters and Niagara Emergency Medical Service paramedics were initially called to the scene, but were later called off.
Aug 15(Reuters) - Shenzhen Wongtee International Enterprise Co Ltd
* Says it plans to set up a real estate management JV with partners, with registered capital of 20 million yuan, in Shenzhen
* Says the company will hold a 82 percent stake in the JV
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LaDontae Henton led the Agua Caliente Clippers of Ontario with 24 points in their 104-89 victory over the Santa Cruz Warriors on Tuesday night at the Citizens Business Bank Arena.
Henton was just shy of a double-double with nine rebounds. He also added three assists, a steal and a block.
DeAndre Daniels, who was one of three players with 17 points, added 10 rebounds for the double-double.
Dakarai Allen and Ike Iroegbu also had 17 points for the Clippers. Both grabbed seven rebounds, while Allen also contributed seven assists.
The Clippers will face the Salt Lake City Stars at the Lifetime Activities Center-Bruin Arena on Saturday at 6 p.m. PST.
Hour 1: Dutch history, religious movies and a tribute to the Bee Gee’s.
Hour 2: United steps in it again and music dominates the phones.
Hour 3: More music talk, woman’s breast implants explode and North Korea.
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Iowa Governor Terry Branstad has signed into law enhanced penalties involving the use of cellphones while driving.
Branstad signed the bills Monday surrounded by law enforcement.
One law determines that a driver who uses a cellphone and causes the death of another person, has shown evidence of reckless driving and could face a felony conviction of up to 10 years in prison and a fine up to $10,000.
The law also establishes a 24/7 sobriety and drug monitoring program for drivers.
The second bill allows officers to pull over drivers specifically for texting.
It was previously a secondary offense, which meant an officer needed another reason to make a traffic stop.
Texting drivers would face a $30 fine.
Both pieces of legislation take effect July 1.
Nicole Baker is a research scientist at the University of Washington who studies the state of global fish stocks. It's not political work. In fact, she's never been an activist and has never participated in a political march in her life.
But last year when Donald Trump ran for president, Baker got political for the first time. And she says in 2017, something snapped.
BISHOP Brendan Kelly was announced as the new Bishop of Galway, Kilmacduagh and as Apostolic Administrator of Kilfenora today (Monday). The 71-year-old is a native of Derrybrien in South Galway.
The episcopal appointment by Pope Francis was announced at the Cathedral of Our Lady Assumed into Heaven and Saint Nicholas, in Galway City. Bishop Brendan has spent the last 10 years serving as Bishop of Achonry and he takes over from Michael Canon McLoughlin, who has been Diocesan Administrator since the retirement of bishop, Martin Drennan 16 months ago.
It is planned that Bishop Brendan’s installation ceremony will take place in Galway Cathedral on February 11, 2018, the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes.
Among Bishop’s appointments has been as curate in Kilvara and parish priest of Lisdoonvarna.
Two children at the center of an Amber Alert out of San Antonio have been found safe.The San Antonio Police Department said Kinsley and Kolby Hernandez, 3, were found Thursday in Florida by U.S. Marshals.The two children were found with their mother, Leslie Hernandez, who police connected to the children's abduction Wednesday night.We do not know the circumstances of how they were found, or what charges Hernandez may face.
BBC Sport pundits Jeremy Guscott and Paul O'Connell look at whether France pushed the HIA (Head Injury Assessment) rules to the limits during their 15-13 defeat against Ireland in Paris.
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Ingredients:
8 large scallops,
2 cups Pumpkin, roasted and pureed
1 cup Leeks, Sliced thinly
1 tablesoon butter
1 teaspoon of Olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
Preheat 2 sauté pans to medium high heat.
Add butter to sauté pan with leeks, salt & pepper.
Sauté until tender but not browned about 3 minutes.
Season dry scallops with salt and pepper.
Add 1 tsp. olive oil to pan and pan-sear scallops for 2-3 minutes total until desired doneness.
Place warm scallops on pumpkin puree and sautéed leeks.
*Pumpkin Puree: Cut pumpkin in half. Remove seeds and bake in oven at 350 covered with foil 1 hour.
Allow to cool slightly then remove pumpkin with ice cream scoop and puree pumpkin in blender.
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SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of — Hyundai Motor Group says it has signed an agreement with Audi AG to jointly develop electronics vehicles powered by fuel cell.
Under the multi-year agreement signed Wednesday, Hyundai’s affiliates including Kia and Audi’s parent company Volkswagen AG will share components, supply chains and patent licensing. The duration of the partnership wasn’t disclosed.
Hyundai, the world’s fifth-largest automaker, began to mass produce fuel cell vehicles in 2013. But in South Korea and elsewhere, wider adoption of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles has been slow largely due to a dearth of refuelling stations.
South Korea’s government plans to add more hydrogen refuelling stations to increase electronics vehicle sales and reduce carbon emissions.
Ottawa has some of the best museums in the world.
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The EU on Monday opened two new chapters in Serbia's accession negotiations - on company law and external relations - and two chapters with Montenegro - on freedom of movement for workers and freedom to provide services. Serbia, which started talks in 2014, has opened 12 out of 35 chapters, with two already closed. Montenegro has opened 33 chapters and closed three since its started negotiations in 2012.
Minister of Religious Affairs David Azoulay has told the Knesset Interior Affairs and Environment Committee no tombstones in Jerusalem's Mount of Olives cemetery have been desecrated for the past year and a half.
Azoulay noted the completion of a three-meter-high fence along a one-kilometer perimeter of the graveyard. Citing the Jerusalem Cemeteries Council for monthly events that bring people to the cemetery, he called on Minister of Transportation Yisrael Katz to ensure direct transportation to the Mount of Olives "for the benefit of the general public, who would like to visit the graves of great rabbis and the graves of their families."
A three-year-old boy has died after he was knocked down by a tractor on a farm in Fife.
The incident happened at about 5.10pm on Tuesday in the village of Crossgates.
The boy died at the scene and police are investigating the circumstances.
A Police Scotland spokesman said: “Police in Fife are investigating after a child was killed during a collision on a farm in Fife.
“The incident happened around 5.10pm on Tuesday February 14 at a property in Crossgates.
“A three-year-old boy sustained fatal injuries after he was involved in a collision with a farm vehicle and was pronounced dead at the scene.
“Inquiries into the full circumstances surrounding this matter are continuing.”
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DECATUR, Ill. (WAND)- Staff at Heartland Community Church served lunch to Decatur Police Thursday.
Staff members grilled hot dogs and hamburgers for officers. They also brought a DJ to provide music.
The church’s pastor said the congregation wanted to show officers their support.
“We don’t honor them enough, quite honestly, so we wanted to take a moment of time and say how much we appreciate all they do,” said Rev. Joe Bowman, the church’s lead pastor. “If we can do that with a hot dog, a cookie, a bag of chips, we’re thrilled to do that.”
The luncheon comes during National Police Week, which runs through Saturday.
The hermit kingdom’s dictator appears to be playing mind games with Donald Trump as photos emerged of him looking at maps alongside military chiefs during an inspection of North Korea’s Strategic Forces.
The large map appears to show a straight line between northeastern North Korea and Guam as he examines a plan to fire four missiles to land near the US Pacific territory, home to American forces.
In photos released with the KCNA report, Kim was seen holding a baton and pointing at a map showing a flight path for the missiles appearing to start from North Korea's east coast, flying over Japan towards Guam.
It follows Kim ordering his army to “be ready to strike at all times” after he received a report from his military chiefs on a plan to launch missiles towards the US territory of Guam.
Adam Thielen wants to make his Super Bowl dream a reality Post columnist Steve Serby caught up with Vikings receiver, and a Minnesota native, Adam Thielen for some Q&A ahead of Sunday’s NFC Championship clash with the Eagles. Q: What’s the...
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U.S. stocks dipped Wednesday as investors worried about weak retail sales and oil prices sank. The Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the third time in six months.
On Wednesday:
The Standard & Poor's 500 index fell 2.43 points, or 0.1 per cent, to 2,437.92.
The Dow Jones industrial average gained 46.09 points, or 0.2 per cent, to 21,374.56.
The Nasdaq composite declined 25.48 points, or 0.4 per cent, to 6,194.89.
The Russell 2000 index retreated 8.41 points, or 0.6 per cent, to 1,417.57.
For the week:
The S&P 500 is up 6.15 points, or 0.3 per cent.
The Dow is up 102.59 points, or 0.5 per cent.
The Nasdaq is down 13.03 points, or 0.2 per cent.
The Russell 2000 is down 4.13 points, or 0.3 per cent.
For the year:
The S&P 500 is up 199.09 points, or 8.9 per cent.
The Dow is up 1,611.96 points, or 8.2 per cent.
The Nasdaq is up 811.77 points, or 15.1 per cent.
The Russell 2000 is up 60.44 points, or 4.5 per cent.
Labor Day event planned at Fort D in Cape Girardeau
The public is invited to attend the Fall Muster at the Fort D Historic Site.
It will be held on Labor Day, Sept. 4 from 9 a.m.to 3 p.m.
Organizers say while Labor Day is typically a day of rest, the soldiers and civilians at Fort D will be busy preparing for fall.
You are encouraged to come join reenactors as they demonstrate rifle and cannon fire.
New recruits interested in reenacting and the general public are welcome.
Admission is free.
Bring a lawn chair and enjoy period music beginning at 10 a.m.
Fort D is an original earthworks fort dating from 1891.
It is located at 920 Fort Street off Sprigg Street, four blocks south of MO route 74.
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As fall settles in, dinner plates across New Jersey are slowly transforming into combinations of pumpkin, cinnamon and apple. But that last ingredient -- the apple -- comes in dozens of varieties around the New Jersey. Apple seekers looking to move beyond the handful of varieties commonly sold in supermarkets will head outside to try their luck at roadside farm stands and self-pick orchards.
But the choices can be overwhelming, so let us give you a hand. Behold, our not-quite-comprehensive guide to the apples you can find at markets throughout New Jersey. Some are sweet, others are sour; some are for eating raw and others are for making cider. Read up and get ready to take a bite out of some fresh Garden State apples.
Film producer takes aim at tech giants in new book
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – The executive producer of a documentary hailed as one of the best rock films of all time is coming to Nashville to discuss his new book that accuses tech giants of threatening the future of the music, film, television, publishing and news industries.
Jonathan Taplin, who produced the film “The Last Waltz,” will be at City Winery Wednesday to discuss the movie and his new book “Move Fast and Break Things: How Facebook, Google and Amazon Cornered Culture and Undermined Democracy.” A screening of “The Last Waltz” will be shown after the discussion.
A movie and TV producer, Taplin is currently director emeritus of the University of Southern California Annenberg Innovation Lab.
Tickets for the event can be purchased by going to the City Winery Nashville website.
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So you’re having a few problems with your new Google Pixel? There’s no need to panic. All smartphones, especially new ones, have their fair share of issues, bugs, and glitches, from the unique to the familiar. Of course, if you’ve just spent a large sum of money to acquire Google’s phone, there’s no doubt you want it to be in perfect, working condition. We can help with that.
More: 20 Google Pixel and Pixel XL tips and tricks
Below, we’ve detailed multiple problems that Google Pixel owners have experienced, as well as as a few potential solutions and workarounds to deal with them. If you’re having a Pixel problem, this list will help you get your smartphone back in working order.
Problem: Pixel won’t charge or isn’t charging correctly
Some Pixel owners on Google’s product forums have reportedly been unable to charge their Pixel phones. In other cases, the phone does begin charging, but it’s not as responsive or quick as it should be.
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FORT MYERS, Fla. Drop the checkered flag because yesterday marked the end of "season."
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FORT WAYNE, Ind. – University of Saint Francis junior Justin Green has been named to the 2017 American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) NAIA Coaches’ All-America First Team while quarterback Nick Ferrer and linebacker Piercen Harnish are second-team selections.
Green (Griffith, Ind. / Griffith H.S.) was an all-purpose position selection.
Ferrer (Westfield, Ind. / Westfield H.S.) is the Mid-States Football Association Mideast League Player of the Year, has thrown for 135 career TD passes while directing the top-ranked Cougars back to the NAIA Football Championship Series title game this Saturday in Daytona Beach, Fla.
Harnish (Ossian, Ind. / Norwell H.S.) is a three-time All-MSFA MEL First Team selection.
Bernier saved 39 of 40 shots during Monday's 2-1 win over Pittsburgh.
Standing tall against the defending champs obviously checks this out as one of Bernier's best showings of the season, and it was especially encouraging after Dallas ran him from the crease in his previous start. Still, with a .900 save percentage and 3.05 GAA for the campaign, it's difficult for fantasy owners to start Bernier confidently.
Tensions flared March 19 as Natchitoches residents voiced their frustrations over the parish's derelict roads. Natchitoches Parish Council President Rick Nowlin says fully repairing all the roads in the parish would cost $104 million. Some residents say they want to return to a Police Jury form of government because they blame the current system of government for the parish's crumbling roads.
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@Antikaratel's VK account says he is based inside the Russian-backed so-called People’s Republic of Luhansk in eastern Ukraine.
He has been attacking Bana's mother's Twitter account since the beginning of the year.
Chaz French has been all around the world but he is DMV’s own. Chaz shows love to his hometown and gives back at the #KYSBlockParty. Watch has Chaz along with his Daughter performs some of his classics.
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A motorcyclist has died after hitting a kangaroo on the M4 motorway in Sydney's west.
The accident happened near the Mamre Road off-ramp and the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police believe the rider was pushed into the centre railing on impact with the body of the kangaroo found nearby.
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SOUTH Korean prosecutors on Monday charged ousted president Park Geun-hye and Lotte Group chairman Shin Dong-bin with bribery in the latest twist to a corruption scandal that rocked the country for months.
Prosecutors charged Shin without detaining him.
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Fancy seeing you here.
We didn't know you were also interested in determining the top couple on TV by voting endlessly for your favorite couples for the next two days in this, the second round of the 2018 tournament. What a funny coincidence!
Since you're here, you probably already know that you can vote as many times as you want for as many couples as you want, as long as you do all your voting before the poll closes at 5 p.m. PT on Sunday, February 4th.
You probably also know that you should definitely rally your fellow fans with the Twitter hashtag #TopTVCouple. And also by yelling. You can also just stand up and yell about it, and perhaps make some new friends in the process. Who knows?
Punk rock. Can’t beat it for combatting those small- town blues. Three chords, an attitude, a set of thumping drums. Sussex punks Gloo hail from Littlehampton – can’t say I envy them that, speaking as a Haywards Heath boy – and their music is suitably bratty, parochial and full of tiny punk- pop gems. Act My Age. Holiday (the video to which is filmed on a local boating pool). No Shit Sally. Punk rock as Ramones and Green Day and Blink 182 wrote it. Trying desperately to escape dead-end existence and, for the space of 28 minutes and 10 songs, succeeding. As they sing on the no-nonsense two-fingered Friday night thrash anthem Pissheads, ‘We’re all pissheads.’ And why the fuck not? Cheesy but lovable.
Abraham Lincoln, who served as the 16th president of the United States, was born on Feb. 12, 1809, in Kentucky.
The Lincoln Memorial Picnic Grounds in Jonesboro are the home to statues of Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas.
Lincoln and Douglas met for a debate in Jonesboro on Sept. 15, 1858, when they were candidates for a U.S. Senate seat from Illinois. The two men conducted a series of debates throughout the State of Illinois during the 1858 U.S. Senate campaign.
The Jonesboro debate was conducted on what is now the site of the picnic grounds where the statues stand.
(WTNH)–The inmate who escaped from a correctional institute in Enfield in January is back in Connecticut. Authorities returned 25-year-old Jerry Mercado back to the Northern Correctional Institution.
Related: 5 prison employees placed on leave after escape
He escaped back on January 7. Officials found him at a gas station in Georgia ten days later, where a phone call to his mother and a vigilant cashier helped get him caught.
Related: Phone call to mother led to escaped Enfield prisoner’s arrest
Mercado faces potentially new criminal charges and added time to his sentence.
Before his escape, Mercado was facing a three-year sentence for burglary.
Bangued, Abra: A barangay (village) chairman and his live-in partner are fighting for their lives at a hospital in Ilocos Sur after an assassin backriding a motorcycle fired shots at them along the highway in Barangay Casili, Santo Domingo town. Angelito Torricer of Barangay Poro in Magsingal town and his partner Mary Ann Raquel, 35, were also riding a motorcycle when the gunman fired shots from a caliber 45 pistol, based on the spent shells found in the crime scene. Meanwhile, police are looking at jealousy as possible motive in the killing of a pizza parlor manager at Zone 5, Bantay town on Monday. Keith Doon, 29, Shakey’s store manager, was reportedly shot inside the pizza branch in Bantay by Leo Ubilas, 32, who barged in and shot the victim pointblank. Doon, of Barangay Poblacion, San Vicente town, while wounded tried to run after Ubilas who fled through the kitchen. Police said Doon’s co-workers ganged up on and subdued Ubilas.
Carlos Duran came to the U.S. from Colombia when he was 19 years old, living without documents for decades before becoming a citizen three years ago. He also voted for Donald Trump.
Here & Now's Peter O'Dowd speaks with Duran (@carlos_e_duran), an Evangelical minister and board member of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference, about the immigration debate in the U.S.
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Saudi Arabia announces that movie theaters will open in the kingdom next year, for the first time in more than 35 years.
Actor Nani, who has had a phenomenal year so far with two back-to-back blockbusters Nenu Local and Ninnu Kori, will be seen playing an army officer in his next yet-untitled Telugu project with director Hanu Raghavapudi."Nani plays an army guy. That's all I can say at the moment as it's too early to even talk about the film. We will predominantly shoot in Ladakh and we plan to go on the floors (with the movie) later this year," Raghavapudi said.The actor and director had previously worked together in last year's Telugu romantic drama Krishna Gaadi Veera Prema Gadha.The rest of the cast and crew are yet to be finalised.On the career front, Nani is currently shooting for Telugu comedy MLA.
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A WOMAN was injured in a two-car crash.
Hampshire police said it happened at the junction of David Newbury Drive and Cherque Way, in Lee-on-the-Solent, at 7.20pm on Thursday, February 1.
A police spokeswoman said: 'The collision involved a Ford Fiesta and a Nissan Micra.
'The two vehicles collided and the Nissan subsequently collided with a lamp post.
'The driver of the Nissan Micra, a 49-year-old woman, suffered minor injuries.'
Anyone with information should call police on 101, quoting 44180043118.
– WWE announced on Smackdown that Nikki Bella and Natalya will face off in a Falls Count Anywhere match on next week’s show. Daniel Bryan made the announcement on tonight’s episode.
Smackdown takes place in Ontario, California next Tuesday and airs live on USA Network.
A real treasure! Idyllic Mediterranean beauty on renowned Hibiscus island, a secure gated community. 4bed/4bath + den originally built on 1935 tastefully remodeled in 1992. Huge master bedroom with a great view, 2 other rooms w/ensuite bathrooms, chefs kitchen, house connected to city gas line, antique Cuban style tile floors. Unobstructed views of downtown skyline. Enjoy living in close proximity to South Beach, Art and Design district, minutes to the airport, easy access to I-95. Southern exposure pool and 60 ft water frontage with dock, and stunning sunset views.A great value for a beautiful home.
OCEANA, WV (WOAY) – One person was sent to the hospital after a fire broke out at an apartment complex in Wyoming County.
Oceana, Pineville, and Cyclone Fire Department’s responded to the scene of the Post Glen Apartment Fire.
All crews are clear of the Post Glen Apartments. Patients have been taken to local hospitals for treatment.
The Oceana Fire Department released the following statement: “We also want to thank the Wyoming County 911 dispatchers for doing a great job tonight. Very good communication with everyone on scene and the units responding. They are the “Behind the scenes” hero’s. If you see one of them out, thank them for their service. They are truly some of the best people around. Thank you guys!
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Anna Maria Mayor Dan Murphy stands by the podium in the city commission chambers during a Feb. 10 interview. Islander Photo: Kathy Prucnell Anna Maria Mayor Dan Murphy said Feb. 10 he was "very pleased" with the withdrawal of the appeal and expects the case will return to the circuit court for a hearing on the attorney fees.
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MIRAMAR, Fla. - A pet dog attacked and killed an 8-month-old girl at the Florida home of a caregiver.
Miramar police said they received a call about the attack just before noon Wednesday, but by the time officers and paramedics arrived, the baby was dead.
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They said the suburban Fort Lauderdale home belongs to a relative who was babysitting the child. No names or further details were immediately released, including the breed of the dog.
Two other dogs at the house were not involved.
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A temporary shutdown at the Mass. RMV could mean big headaches for residents.
Later this week, the Registry will be closed for three days while making system upgrades.
The currently 30 year old system will be able to issue secure 'Real ID'. It is a federal security measure made after the September 11th tragedy.
Services will shutdown 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 22 and reopen at 8 a.m. Monday.
The shutdown includes online services.
The RMV touts that the new system will also help streamline the customer service experience.
To learn more about the upcoming temporary shutdown, CLICK HERE.
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If you love local music – Easy Street Records was the place to be this Valentine’s night, as the West Seattle duo SISTERS rocked the shop with an in-store show to celebrate their debut album “Drink Champagne,” which their website says “depicts a teeming musical landscape, vast and alluring, occupied by restless creatures longing for connection and humble protagonists searching for salvation. Songs play out like glistening vistas whizzing by a car window, all kinetic motion and mystery, contiguous but discrete. Every instrument, from a squadron of guitars and a slew of synths to hammer dulcimer and marimba and cowbell, tells its own story.” The musicians who comprise SISTERS are Andrew Vait …
… and Emily Westman:
If you weren’t at the show, we recorded a bit of the performance:
“Drink Champagne” is available, of course, at Easy Street.
× The Carry Out 2-14-17: “A Russian spy ship was spotted off the coast of Delaware which is really just there if the entire Trump administration needs a quick getaway”
The Carry Out is the nightly segment where Justin reads the newspaper so you don’t have to. Tonight’s top stories include national security adviser Michael Flynn resigning, Kellyanne Conway being investigated by Congress for her Nordstrom flap, the Chicago Board of Education suing the state claiming discriminatory patterns, Governor Rauner going to Facebook Live to preview his budget address, CTA riders at the Addison El stop being stopped for random bag checks, Stephen Colbert pulling ahead of Jimmy Fallon in the late-night ratings, the Cubs and Sox beginning spring training, the approaching NBA trade deadline and Burger King Israel trotting out a new adult meal for Valentine’s Day.
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Cary's Greg Jones, seen here showing the ball to an umpire after tagging out Athens Drive's Sam Enders in March, is the first player drafted straight out of Cary High School since 1999. Ben McKeown newsobserver.com
Autism Model School in Toledo turned 20 this year, and the community wants to celebrate.
It was founded in 1998 by a group of parents of children with autism.
The school is hosting a series of special events this week, including a ceremony recognizing a number of people involved with the school over the years.
"We would not exist without just a huge team of people coming together to make an innovative program for our students in our area," said Luke Reed, Autism Model School Development Director.
Families said that the school has met a pressing need in our community.
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Roger Federer has been working with coach Severin Luthi since 2007
Luthi has been working with Federer for more than a decade and, alongside Ivan Ljubicic, guided him to two Grand Slam titles in 2017.
The Swiss player had taken the second half of 2016 off to deal with knee and back injuries, returning to win the Australian Open and Wimbledon to take his career tally to 19 Grand Slams.
And the 36-year-old paid tribute to Luthi’s influence both as a coach and a person in his camp.
“Congratulations on coach of the year in Switzerland,” Federer said on Twitter.
U.S Representative Brian Mast announced Friday his plan to file a bill that could help provide more relief should toxic algae blooms return to the Treasure Coast. Mast introduced the "Federal Do No Harm Act of 2017," which would direct the president to treat harmful algae blooms caused by Lake Okeechobee releases as an emergency under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Act.
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The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics
Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons that entertain and enrage readers of all political stripes. Here's an offering of the best of this week's crop, picked fresh off the Toonosphere. Edited by Matt Wuerker.
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DENVER (AP)  A judge has ordered the release of psychiatric evaluations of James Holmes, the man who gunned down 12 people in a Colorado movie theater in 2012.
The Denver Post reported Tuesday the evaluations were released last week at the newspaper's request.
The documents cover some of the same ground as testimony by three psychiatrists during Holmes' trial. He was convicted of murder and sentenced to life without parole.
The documents include reports by two psychiatrists who examined Holmes after the shootings. Both concluded he was mentally ill at the time of the attack but didn't meet Colorado's standard of insanity because he knew his actions were wrong.
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The papers also include notes by a University of Colorado psychiatrist who briefly treated Holmes before the shootings, when he was a graduate student at the school.
The Home Max speaker sports a pair of 4.5-inch high-excursion woofers and custom tweeters, putting it in the same class as serious audio products like the Sonos Play:5. We had a brief hands-on with it during the launch, under controlled conditions, and found it to be "extremely loud, well balanced and crystal clear, with well-defined bass."
Google Home Max, as mentioned, costs $399 and comes in charcoal and white with both Chromecast and the voice-controlled Google Assistant. That's $100 less than the Sonos Play:5, which doesn't have either of those two features. Sonos did say that Google Assistant was coming to the Play:1 in 2018, but the company hasn't said if it'll come to any other products.
Deshhit: All you need to know about rape case of self-styled godman Asaram Bapu
This is a segment of Zee News which brings to you latest updates. Final verdict in rape case of self-styled godman Asaram Bapu on April 25. Watch this video for more information.
Extreme sports rider Travis Pastrana pulled an epic move in London on Thursday. The daredevil executed a backflip jump over a 75 feet gap between two barges on London’s River Thames. He only had 150 feet to accelerate before the jump and 36 feet to come to a stop before he would have fallen in the river. The last man who tried to perform a similar stunt, Mike Metzger, suffered serious injuries. You can check out Pastrana pull the move successfully below.
Spent my morning watching @travispastrana break a world record by doing a 75-foot wide backflip for the launch of our @nitrocircus tour! pic.twitter.com/KGrovqx1JF — Karma Bertelsen (@karmabertelsen) October 5, 2017
Pastrana is set to tour for his live European stunt show “Nitro Circus” in November and December. So it seems more stunts like this are sure to come!
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Sitcom star Roseanne Barr is blaming her sleep medication Ambien for her racist Twitter joke -- the same joke that got her show canceled and reruns pulled. But the makers of Ambien aren't buying the excuse.
Sanofi, the pharmaceutical company that makes Ambien, tweeted this in return:
People of all races, religions and nationalities work at Sanofi every day to improve the lives of people around the world. While all pharmaceutical treatments have side effects, racism is not a known side effect of any Sanofi medication. — Sanofi US (@SanofiUS) May 30, 2018
The tweet says "racism is not a known side effect of any Sanofi medication."
(Let's hope Sanofi makes enough pain medication for that sick burn.)
Roseanne Barr previously apologized for her racist joke and tried to explain what led her to Ambien-tweeting at 2 a.m.
The fire marshal says a fire that heavily damaged the Point Pleasant River Museum was likely accidental. The fire broke out Sunday and required more than 100 first responders and several different fire departments to put it out. Community members and museum workers were able to save nearly 60 percent of the historic items in the museum, which focuses on river life and commercial enterprise on the Ohio and Kanawha rivers, according to its website. The exact cause of the fire is still under investigation.
When 12-year-old Mazzeo Sanchez woke up early Friday morning to a door closing, he thought it was his mom leaving for work. He went back to sleep, but then he heard pacing and hard breathing, which is something his father is known to do.
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NYSERDA pivots to ABS after Trump scraps energy bond scheme The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) issued a debut residential solar ABS last week to finance its Green Jobs–Green New York (GJGNY) programme, three months after the municipal green bond scheme it previously used for financing was scrapped.
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The General Director of the Legion of Christ and Regnum Christi sent a statement on October 6 to the Legionaries of Christ and directors of the consecrated branches of the Movement in which he reported on the case of Father Oscar Turrión, former Rector of the Pontifical International College Maria Mater Ecclesiae of Rome, who, after a long time relationship with a woman, has fathered two children. Father Turrión has also offered a letter explaining his personal situation.
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From Franklin County Animal Rescue:
Tigger is a sweet old boy who needs a friend to spoil him! At 16 years old he is a bit weary of new circumstances and environments, so he’s a bit quiet right now. Though he’ll always love a scratch under the chin. Tigger was surrendered with his sister Piglet, and so they must go to their new home together.
Tigger is a current resident of Franklin County Animal Rescue in St. Albans. Call: (802) 524-9650 or email: info@fcarpets.org for more information.
Participants in this event will also deal with the effect of climate change on disaster situations and will promote the exchange of ideas on the issue
Cuban and foreign experts are attending in Havana the 10th International Congress on Disasters, an event organized by the Civil Defense and the Fire Brigade of this Caribbean nation, which will last until Friday, July 6.
The event aims to bring together authorities, officials, scientists, professionals, specialists and activists from around the world to promote an inclusive vision on issues such as sustainable development, climate change adaptation, reduction and resilience of disaster risk.
According to organizers, the congress has a broad-spectrum scientific program, which includes the different kinds of hazards, vulnerabilities and risks associated with them in the different stages.
Participants in this event will also deal with the effect of climate change on disaster situations and promote the exchange of ideas and knowledge.
April 20 Vatti Corp Ltd
* Sees Q1 FY 2017 net profit to increase by 50 percent to 70 percent, or to be 71.9 million yuan to 81.5 million yuan
* Says Q1 FY 2016 net profit was 47.9 million yuan
* The reason for the forecast is increased sales income and business growth of units
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A city bus struck a hydro pole Monday resulting in a power outage in central London and along Hamilton Road.
Police were forced to reroute traffic away from the collision scene at Adelaide Street Sotuh and Nelson Street due to damaged hydro lines.
No injuries have been reported in the crash that occurred around 6:30 a.m.
About 100 customers along Hamilton Road remained without power as of 9 a.m.
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2:52 What you need to know about the massive Oroville Dam emergency in California
11:47 SC Rep. Joseph Neal argues for removing the Confederate battle flag from State House grounds
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1:20 Bluffton home destroyed in fire. Neighbor: Watched it 'turn into a roman candle'
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Slow-walking peacocks disrupted traffic on an expressway in the US, after making an escape from a nearby zoo.
The four peacocks caused two lanes of the Pennsylvania motorway to close today, reported NBC 10, after the birds broke out of the Philadelphia Zoo.
Aerial footage shows the peacocks walking on one lane of the road.
Police formed a barricade to catch the peacocks, however they flew into trees or across the highway, according to NBC 10.
Philadelphia Zoo said in a statement to news outlet CBS: "The zoo is home to a free-roaming peacock flock that lives on zoo grounds and is cared for by the zoo's animal and veterinary staff."
"The peacocks do sometimes venture past the zoo's gates and typically return home on their own."
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Critics say DuPont has spent too little on testing Ohio and West Virginia residents for contamination from a chemical used to make Teflon, while paying millions to a lawyer overseeing the testing program.
The Columbus Dispatch (http://bit.ly/2oik01H ) reports DuPont spent about $860,000 on testing for contamination from the chemical used to make Teflon.
A court filing this month revealed the lawyer who oversees the medical testing program was paid nearly $15 million.
Cincinnati attorney Robert Billot filed a class-action lawsuit against DuPont alleging the company released C8-tainted water into the Ohio River. The company settled in 2004 and agreed to pay 70,000 residents to have their blood tested for C8.
About 2,020 people have been tested. Bilott says the company has more than enough funds to cover the program’s cost.
A group of six SC lawmakers are looking to define same-sex marriages as 'parody marriages'
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The Nature Conservancy of Canada says it is expanding a wetland conservation area in southern Quebec that is home to several bird and wildlife species.
The conservation group says it's adding 25 hectares to its 305-hectare preserve on Ile de Grace, about 95 km northeast of Montreal.
The island located between Sorel and Trois-Rivieres consists of forested wetlands -- an important habitat for many bird species including the least bittern, which is considered threatened under the Canadian Species at Risk Act.
The wetland also home to waterfowl, wildlife, and several species of flowers, according to the group.
The Nature Conservancy announced the creation of the new protected area on Feb. 2, which is World Wetlands Day.
They also announced new conservation areas in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Nova Scotia.
Singaporean charged over Easter Sunday church fire
Yeo Liang Chai (centre) has been charged with setting alight a storeroom at St Hilda's Church on the morning of April 16, 2017. — Picture by Robin Choo/TODAY
SINGAPORE, April 18 — A 60-year-old man has been charged with setting alight a storeroom at St Hilda’s Church on Easter Sunday morning.
Yeo Liang Chai was charged with one count of mischief by fire today, an offence which carries a life imprisonment, or a jail term of up to 10 years and a fine.
Yeo represented himself in court today.
He was arrested on Sunday in connection with the fire earlier in the morning at the Anglican church at Ceylon Road.
The fire damaged a storeroom on the second floor of a building adjacent to the main church hall, where used children’s clothing, books, and toys were kept.
No one was injured, and the building was not damaged.
Yeo will next appear in court on April 25, and will remain in remand. — TODAY
On the campaign trail today, the Liberal leader is on Vancouver Island.
Christy Clark was in Campbell River this morning where she talked about the Liberal’s new Truck Logger Training Credit, to help employers with the cost of training people on the job, support for the development of refineries and pipelines and on the fight for B.C. to get a fair deal on softwood.
This afternoon, Clark is in Nanaimo to highlight the importance of the tech sector on Vancouver Island.
The NDP’s John Horgan says his party will build urgent care centres to improve access for people to doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, mental health workers, and many other front-line health care providers.
He says 700,000 people in BC don’t have a family doctor, forcing them to wait for hours in lines at walk-in clinics or hospital emergency rooms for care.
Andrew Weaver, Leader of the B.C. Green Party, has unveiled the party’s platform on electoral reform.
The problem, Marine officials have said, is that the newer round causes problems with the Marines' M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle, with tests indicating use of the round with the IAR results in reliability and durability issues. But the Marines recently took a step that indicates the service is becoming more comfortable with the Army round.
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Governor Wolf says, maintaining the focus on education and keeping the funding levels up will foster success in the state’s education system.
He says, it’s important to not give anything back that’s been achieved to give kids every advantage to excel. Wolf says, several other issues will need strict attention.
“Property tax relief, we have to do that and I need to look for good jobs for Pennsylvanians, the Schell Cracker Plant and I just announced 300 million dollars I the Port of Philadelphia that will create 2,000 jobs.
Wolf says, he’ll also continue the state’s fight on the opioid crisis.
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LONDON (Reuters) - Some trains were canceled, flights were grounded and a rugby match was called off on Sunday after Britain experienced heavy snow fall in some areas.
Britain’s Met Office said there was an “amber weather warning” particularly across central England and warned travelers that “road, rail and air travel delays are likely, as well as stranding of vehicles and public transport cancellations”.
There was 28 centimeters of snow in Sennybridge, in Wales, and 12 centimeters in High Wycombe, just outside the capital London.
Flights were suspended in Birmingham in central England, while more than 10 train lines reported delays. A rugby match in London was postponed due to “adverse weather conditions surrounding the ground”.
The best tweets from around the world of cycling this week
As we all know, cyclists and Twitter is often a fantastic combination, allowing the fans a behind the scenes look at what goes on in and around the professional peloton. Here are some of the tweets that caught our eye this week, including ones from Sam Bennett, Geraint Thomas, Tom Boonen, and more
1. Great caption Tom, but what on earth are you talking about?
2. Old school motivation for Niki
3. Chad Haga could be alongside Tom Dumoulin for the second Grand Tour in a row at the Tour
4. That’s just rubbing it in
5. A glimpse into the inbox of a cycling journalist
6. That was a really tough team time trial
7. Yep, maybe a bit too fast Geraint
8. The things riders do for the sponsors…
9. Come to the UK, Thomas (although you won’t need to cool yourself off…)
10. A pro’s tweet that we can relate too
We’ll be back in seven days time for more picks from the world of cycling social media.
Don't let the unassuming storefront fool you. This efficient dispensary adjacent to PSU and the downtown area sells some of the most sought-after flower in the state—without a wait. You'll find glittering, award-winning buds from local indoor farms like Resin Ranchers and Applegate Valley sun-grown legends Liontree Organics, along with East Fork Medicinal, which specializes in high-CBD flower. Select and Evolvd vape cartridges and a variety of shatter in the 70 percent range are available, starting at $30 a gram. Its tippity-top shelf prices out at $12 to $18 a gram, but the quick service at this modest operation makes for a pleasant pit stop before braving the 405 on-ramp.
While we may have trailed a little behind in the #FinePeople Olympics, there's just no denying that Mzansi's got the sauce man, have you seen our women?
The good news is we are finally getting international brands to understand that African beauty is diverse.
Of course we can back this up and that is why the news of Bontle Modiselle, Luthando Shosha aka Lootlove, Kim Jayde and Michelle Mosalakae joining Queen B as Revlon ambassadors is such a big deal!
The ladies took to various social media platforms to share the news with pride at being a representation of Mzansi's diverse beauty. They call themselves the #LiveBoldBrigade.
Police and ambulance in attendance at the Albert pub next to Anfield.
Reports of clashes between Liverpool and Roma fans before kick-off. pic.twitter.com/E1QZHDtzGy
Veteran sire Awesome Again this week moved into the top 25 on this year's general sire list behind the victory by Something Awesome in the $1,150,000 Charles Town Classic Stakes (G2) April 21 at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races.
With the narrow victory, Something Awesome picked up $681,000. With $901,000 in earnings this season, Something Awesome, a homebred for Stronach Stables, is the leading earner to date this season for Awesome Again, who stands for a private fee at Adena Springs Kentucky.
Check out the entire top 25 of this year's general sire list here.
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Raheem Sterling miss inspires Burnley F.C
It was Raheem Sterling's outstanding candidate for miss of the decade that changed the dynamic of this game
Ajax teenager Justin Kluivert has revealed he is under a lot of pressure and admitted there is a possibility that he could continue at Ajax, despite make claims that he will leave the Dutch club this summer.​Justin Kluivert is linked with a move to Manchester United, AS Roma and other top clubs from the European continent. He is still not convinced of a solution yet regarding his future."What I can say is that now I will go on a nice holiday. For the future we will see, should I choose. I renew or transfer, but I am still not convinced 100% of any solution. Now I am thinking about it, even staying at Ajax would be possible, I was told that I had to sign the renewal, otherwise I would have to go. This made me start thinking. I feel pressured. The most important thing for Ajax is that I extend my contract,” Kluivert said during an interview with Fox Sports Nl
Kentucky Forestry Best Management Practices Board to Meet From Commonwealth News Center FRANKFORT, KY - The Kentucky Forestry Best Management Practices Board will meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 21, at the Kentucky Forest Industries Association, 106 Progress Drive, Frankfort. The agenda for the meeting is to discuss Kentucky's Silvicultural Best Management Practices.
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MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippine military says it has deployed a Japanese-donated patrol plane to a disputed shoal guarded by China in the South China Sea, and the aircraft did not encounter any Chinese resistance.
The military's Northern Luzon Command says the Beechcraft King Air C90 flew low at 800 feet (240 meters) around Scarborough Shoal on Wednesday during its first mission for the Philippine navy. It said it spotted nine Chinese vessels, including four Chinese coast guard ships, and four Philippine fishing boats.
The military says it "will utilize all available assets and resources to protect our national territory."
The plane is one of five refurbished C90 aircraft which were leased and later donated by Japan to the Philippines. The Asian nations are both locked in territorial disputes with China.
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The wind knows impermanence but does not trust it.
Dependent upon atmospheric pressure, absorption
and rotation, who can blame the wind? We, too,
lend ourselves illusions, only to barter them away.
Three miles for a beer. Seven seconds for a fresh look.
A dollar extended for every five stolen. Empathy,
but only for the wealthy. Electing liars to office,
we justify our actions with more untruths. Nothing
improves. Even the quality of lies diminishes.
yellowed grass bending
under the sun’s weight
god’s will, they say
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MILLBROOK, England - Millbrook Group is expanding its Test World site in Finland with a view to making the facility "Europe's leading location for tire testing." The project will increase the capacity for testing on natural snow and ice, and introduce wet and dry braking, aquaplaning and split friction surfaces, Millbrook said.
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Baltic Exchange exploring new freight indexes for grains
LONDON, June 14 The Baltic Exchange is looking into launching freight indexes for grains and liquefied natural gas (LNG) as the London-run business targets new markets after its acquisition by Singapore Exchange last year, the Baltic's chief executive said.
March 30 Mineralbrunnen Ueberkingen Teinach AG :
* FY group sales rose by 2.6 million euros to 139.8 million euros ($150.06 million)
* Dividend increase to 0.31 euros per ordinary share and 0.39 euros per preference share for the 2016 financial year
* FY EBIT up at 4.6 million euros
* For current FY expects group sales slightly above the previous year's level and further improvement in EBIT and ebitda in the single-digit percentage range Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9316 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
Chesterfield FC director and company secretary Ashley Carson has confirmed missing defender Sadiq El Fitouri will be fined by the club.
Spireites officials say there has been no contact between El Fitouri and the club since last Wednesday (April 12). He had been given Thursday off to attend to a personal matter.
El Fitouri was not selected in either of the match day squads for the home defeat to Southend United on Good Friday and the loss to Scunthorpe United on Bank Holiday Monday, which confirmed Chesterfield’s relegation to League Two.
Carson said: “He will be fined in accordance with our code of conduct and we will be writing to him to confirm our position. We will then reserve our right to take further action if deemed appropriate.”
Former Manchester United man El Fitouri joined the Spireites on a free transfer in February and has gone on to make two appearances to date.
Here are the results from Saturday night’s WWE Raw Live Event in Champaign, Illinois:
1. WWE Raw Tag Team Championship Fatal Four-Way Match
The Hardy Boyz defeated Dublin-07 (Cesaro and Sheamus), Enzo Amore and Big Cass, and Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson
2. Sami Zayn defeated Curtis Axel
3. WWE Cruiserweight Championship Match
Neville defeated Austin Aries
-Braun Strowman cut a promo about taking out Roman Reigns. Reigns came out with his shoulder wrapped up and put Strowman through a table.
4. WWE Raw Women’s Championship Fatal Four-Way Match
Bayley defeated Charlotte Flair, Sasha Banks, and Nia Jax
5. The Big Show defeated Jinder Mahal
6. Seth Rollins and Chris Jericho defeated Samoa Joe and Kevin Owens
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Jaguars are bringing back veteran linebacker Lerentee McCray.
McCray signed with the Jaguars on Monday. He had been an unrestricted free agent after signing a one-year deal with Jacksonville in 2017.
McCray says he's "been waiting to find a home and I'm excited to be back here and finish the unfinished business that we left last year."
The 6-foot-3, 249-pound McCray recorded a career-high nine special teams tackles in 13 games last season. He previously spent time with Buffalo and Green Bay after signing as an undrafted rookie with Denver in 2013.
McCray has played in 50 games over five seasons, notching 28 tackles and three sacks.
McCray won a Super Bowl in 2015 with the Broncos and was a key member of special teams, where he played for current Jaguars special teams co-ordinator Joe DeCamillis.
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Missing college student found dead in Bermuda
Investigators in Bermuda are trying to unravel the mystery of what happened to 19-year-old Mark Dombroski, a Saint Joseph’s University freshman who was found dead on the popular tourist island Monday afternoon.
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A woman says United Airlines is to blame for the death of her dog Jacob.
Kathleen Considine just moved from Michigan to Bend, Oregon. She was flying with Jacob from Detroit to Portland on United Airlines, with a layover in Chicago, in a crate under the plane.
The flight from Chicago to Portland was too full, however, to fit Jacob on, and the airline sent the dog to a kennel overnight, for approximately 20 hours.
When Jacob finally arrived in Portland, Considine says the dog was disoriented and non-responsive.
They rushed him to a veterinarian who said his stomach had flipped due to the stress of the journey and he had suffocated on his organs.
Considine says the dog underwent a mandatory physical less than 24 hours before his flight and was cleared for travel. Jacob weighed 80 pounds.
In a statement, United Airlines said they are not responsible for the dog’s death and that he showed no signs of distress.
Considine took to Facebook to share her story.
A bill sponsored by Missouri Senator Claire McCaskill would allow financial institutions to be able to take steps to protect seniors in cases of suspected fraud or theft. Banks have previously expressed concern that they may be seen as violating clients’ privacy rights if they reported activity deemed suspicious. McCaskill’s bill would protect them from any such ramifications. The legislation, theoretically, should free up the financial institutions to report to authorities any activity on seniors’ accounts that they suspect may be a case of fraud or exploitation. It’s based on a program called Senior Safe that is in effect in Maine. The bill has been passed by the U.S. House and awaits full consideration by the Senate after passing through the banking committee in December.
In times where convenience and fresh ingredients are revered, P.Pole Pizza on Miracle Mile has only two offerings and two prices: a cheese pizza for $7 and a pizza packed with your choice of ingredients for $9. The pizzaiolos roll out the dough, but none of the traditional tossing takes place. After customers pick their toppings, they can watch their thin-crust, skateboard-shaped pizza fly out of the electric oven in two to three minutes.
P.Pole is helmed by Stefano Carniato, president and cofounder of Piola, who brings in a serious resume to the pizza game. "I wanted customers to have total control and be able to express themselves," he said. "This is the pizzeria della libertá — customers are free to make whatever they want of their pizza and never lose sight of it."
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Lucknow: In a major set back to the ruling BJP in Uttar Pradesh, its candidate is trailing in the high-stake Kairana parliamentary constituency.
After nine rounds of counting, RLD's Tabassum Hasan received 66.47 percent of the votes (46,909 votes) while BJP's Mriganka Singh received 31.13 percent (21,970 votes).
RLD's Hasan has been supported by the Samajwadi Party (SP), Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), the Congress and the regional Nishad Party in the bypoll which was held on Monday.
Kairana's trends are being watched closely across the country as this could set in motion the opposition unity if its candidate wins and could undo the victory march of the BJP, which had earlier lost the Gorakhpur and Phulpur seats in the state.
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) – The beach renourishment project in North Myrtle Beach is set to start this weekend, leading to the closure of a portion of beach.
According to a post on the city of North Myrtle Beach’s Facebook page, the project’s contractor will mobilize on the beach on Saturday morning.
The beach from about 24th Avenue North to 30th Avenue North will be closed, according to information from the city.
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The City of Dutchtown has officially been disincorporated.
The decision came after a meeting the county commissioners Thursday. The city was 20 years old, and had suffered a number of floods that caused a lot of damage.
Oboist Peggy Pearson and composer John Harbison join host Brian McCreath to describe the unique emotional power of performances by late mezzo-soprano Lorraine Hunt Lieberson.
On the program:
Toccata in D, BWV 912 - Lise de la Salle, piano
Duetto in F, BWV 803 - Caterina Lichtenberg, mandolin; Mike Marshall, mandocello
Cantata BWV 170 Vergnügte Ruh', beliebte Seelenlust (translation) - Lorraine Hunt-Lieberson, mezzo-soprano; Peggy Pearson, oboe d'amore; Greenleaf Chamber Players
Duetto in E minor, BWV 802, and Duetto in G, BWV 804 - Caterina Lichtenberg, mandolin; Mike Marshall, mandocello
WASHINGTON (AP) — A spokeswoman for House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (skuh-LEES') says the Louisiana Republican plans to throw out the first pitch before Friday night's playoff game between the Washington Nationals and Chicago Cubs.
Scalise made a triumphant return to the House last week — more than three months after he was wounded while practicing for an annual charity baseball game featuring members of Congress.
Scalise and four others were wounded when a gunman opened fire at the practice.
Is Valentine's Day just another commercial event on the calendar? Scott Stephens is the ABC's religion and ethics editor, and he co- hosts The Minefield on RN, Radio National.
JERUSALEM (AP) — German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel has met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem after talks were canceled last year when the diplomat met with an Israeli whistleblower group critical of the military.
Standing alongside Netanyahu on Wednesday, Gabriel said: "Israel always can count on Germany as a fair partner to defend the security of Israel."
Netanyahu abruptly canceled a meeting in April with Gabriel over his meeting with Breaking the Silence, a group of Israeli army veterans critical of the country's military actions in the West Bank and Gaza.
Israeli leaders oppose the group's work, citing the anonymity of its claims and its outreach efforts abroad to foreign audiences.
The incident sparked a rare diplomatic feud with Germany, one of Israel's closest and most important allies.
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A £20m plan aiming to ease congestion in Reading has been approved despite opponents arguing it will cause significant environmental damage.
Council officials say the East Reading Mass Rapid Transit - a bus, pedestrian and cycle route linking a new park-and-ride site to the town centre - will discourage cars from busy roads.
But opponents say it will have minimal impact on traffic - environmental groups had expressed concerns about the loss of trees and risk of flooding.
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PERTH: Former Test batsman Adam Voges has replaced Justin Langer as the new head coach of Western Australia and the Perth Scorchers, officials said Thursday.
The 38-year-old, a former WA captain who led the Scorchers to two of their three Big Bash League titles, takes over from Langer, who is now in charge of the national team.
Voges, who played 20 Tests, scoring 1,485 runs at 62, including five centuries, finished his 15-year playing career after this season's BBL.
"We already have strong foundations in WA and I'm looking forward to building on them, the values, the structures and the people are all excellent," he said.
"The high-performance staff are some of the best in the country, even in the world."
Voges also had English county stints with Hampshire, Nottinghamshire and Middlesex along with a spell in the Indian Premier League with the Rajasthan Royals.
Zurich/Switzerland, 30 May 2018
ARYZTA announces that the Board has approved the new Executive Committee.
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Westbrook will not be disciplined for his postgame altercation with a fan Thursday night in Denver, Royce Young of ESPN reports.
Moments after Denver's Gary Harris hit the game-winning three-pointer, Westbrook was confronted by a fan on the court, and the reigning MVP shoved the fan aside. While the league has disciplined players for similar incidents in the past, Westbrook did not appear to be the instigator in the situation, and he won't be punished. Expect Westbrook to be available in his normal capacity Friday against the Pelicans.
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – Dayton Police say a suspect stole beer from a delivery truck Tuesday.
A man made a beer delivery at the Roost Modern Italian Bar and Grill around 1:30 p.m.
Police say the while the delivery man was inside the restaurant, the suspect stole four cases of beer from the truck.
Police say after the suspect loaded up the beer on the dolly, he fled the scene and met another person.
According to the police report, the restaurant surveillance video was able to catch the image of the first suspect by the delivery truck, moving away from the camera to steal the beer and then running away with the dolly full of beer.
Another blast of arctic air gripping much of B.C. is expected to keep roads icy across Vancouver for the next few days.
Vancouver is expected to reach a high of 0 C Monday, and positive temperatures aren't in the forecast until Wednesday, with a high of just 2 C.
In parts of Vancouver the streets are so icy people have been donning skates to play hockey and travel the roads.
The ridge of cold air flowing to the coast from the B.C. Interior has also triggered an arctic outflow warning for parts of B.C.'s South Coast.
In Whistler, Howe Sound, and the Fraser Valley including Abbotsford and Chilliwack, it's expected to feel like –20 to –25 C overnight and into Tuesday morning, Environment Canada warned.
The strongest winds are expected in Howe Sound, blowing northerly at 70 km/h, with gusts up to 90 km/h.
Arctic outflow warnings are issued when cold air flows from the interior to coastal areas, with winds making it feel like –20 C or colder for six hours or more, said Environment Canada in a statement.
LEAKESVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi corrections officials say an inmate serving a 30-year sentence for armed robbery has been pronounced dead at a prison hospital.
A state Department of Corrections news release says 57-year-old Eddie Shorty was found unconscious in his cell at the South Mississippi Correctional Institution in Leakesville and was pronounced dead around 4:10 a.m. Wednesday.
News outlets report that Shorty shared a cell with another inmate and was sentenced in DeSoto County in 1999.
The cause and the manner of his death are pending an autopsy.
March 29 Kingold Jewelry Inc:
* Kingold Jewelry reports 2016 fourth quarter and year end financial results highlighted by annual sales of $1.4 billion and record net income
* Q4 earnings per share $0.63
* Kingold Jewelry- qtrly net sales $357.6 million, compared to $280.8 million; sold total of 19.7 metric tons 24-karat gold products, compared to 16.2 metric tons
* Kingold Jewelry Inc- expects to process between 70 metric tons and 80 metric tons of 24-karat gold products in 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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It may seem as though crossing guards have one job: to get people from one side of the road to another. But their overall goal is to promote safety and, sometimes, that means they have to go above and beyond their routine duties.
One California crossing guard proved this to be true when she heard a child begging for help. The crossing guard relied on both her patrolling know-how and her fierce motherly instinct to save the eight-year-old from impending danger.
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Measuring in at just 4 feet 8 inches, Adrian Young might not have the imposing stature one would expect of a person tasked with directing traffic. But in August 2016, she had no trouble going about her job guiding drivers and pedestrians to safely travel to and from an East Hollywood elementary school.
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Can’t wait for this concert!!
I’ll share some of our pictures of the Tuesday night Bruno Mars show in Cleveland right here on Wednesday!
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Where a plaintiff that acquired the assets of a salon and spa has requested a preliminary injunction to enforce a non-competition agreement signed by the defendant while she was working for the plaintiff’s predecessor, the request must be denied because (1) the agreement signed by the defendant did not include an assignability clause, (2) the ...
April 5 RPMI Railpen, a British investment manager for the Railways Pension Scheme, appointed Steve Mitchell as a compliance and risk director within its investment business.
Mitchell, who has previously held senior roles at banks including BNP Paribas and NatWest Bank, will report to Julian Cripps, the managing director of Railpen's investment business. (Reporting by Aishwarya Venugopal in Bengaluru)
Nueva York, EUA.- El imponente Empire State de Nueva York se vistió de color rojo para celebrar el Día de San Valentín.
Love is in the air—literally! We're fulfilling our role as the Heart of NYC with a pulsing red heartbeat-inspired lighting for V-Day. pic.twitter.com/Ei4gY5j90H
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Plantain Moi Moi known as Ukpo Ogede is a Nigerian snack made with overripe plantains.
Ingredients for making plantain moi moi
ALSO READ: 10 mouthwatering West African dishes you need to try
1. Overripe plantain
2. Plantain flour
3. Palm oil
4. Ground crayfish
5. Onion
6. Pepper and Salt (to taste)
7. Seasoning cube
Preparation
1. Blend overripe plantain, plantain flou, onions, crayfish, pepper and stock cube with little water together.
Pour the blend out.
2. Add salt and palm oil. Mix thoroughly.
3. Scoop your mix into folded leaves or a baking tin.
4. Boil some water and gently place the wraps in the pot of boiling water to cook for 20-25 minutes.
Your plantain moi moi is ready.
Millie and Alex talk about the scripted attack taking place on Soros’ birthday and how this was not just a coincidence.
Nebraska joins Iowa to challenge approval of tribal casino
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska is joining Iowa and the city of Council Bluffs in a lawsuit to challenge the federal government's approval of a tribal casino near Omaha.
Attorney General Doug Peterson announced the effort Wednesday to prevent the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska from building the casino in Carter Lake, Iowa.
The National Indian Gaming Commission ruled last year that the tribe can put a casino on trust land in the city.
Carter Lake is the only city in Iowa located west of the Missouri River, and the only way to access it by land is through Nebraska, where casino gambling is illegal. Neighboring Council Bluffs, Iowa, has three casinos.
Tribal Chairman Larry Wright Jr. says he's confident the court will rule that the tribe can offer gaming on its sovereign land.
There are on the Channelnewsasia.com story from 13 hrs ago, titled Nine Chinese gay, transgender couples to tie the knot on cruise ship. In it, Channelnewsasia.com reports that:
SHANGHAI: Eight hundred people will watch on Wednesday as Aries Liu, a 32-year-old man who used to be a woman, marries his blushing bride on a cruise ship in waters near China's business capital of Shanghai. The two are among nine gay and transgender couples planning to get hitched on the cruise heading to Japan in a week-long series of gay pride events in China, where same-sex marriage is illegal and homosexuality frowned upon.
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Aug 10 (Reuters) - LINK MOBILITY GROUP ASA:
* LINK ACHIEVED OPERATING REVENUES OF NOK 281 MILLION IN Q2, UP 126 PER CENT COMPARED WITH CORRESPONDING PERIOD LAST YEAR
* ADJUSTED EBITDA FOR Q2 IS REPORTED AT NOK 30 MILLION, AN INCREASE OF NOK 13 MILLION FROM SAME QUARTER LAST YEAR
* Q2 ADJUSTED EBITDA NOK 30 MILLION VERSUS NOK 17 MILLION YEAR AGO
* Sees 2017 Revenues of Nok 1.800 to 1.900 Million‍​
* SEES 2017 EBITDA OF NOK 230 TO 255 MILLION Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
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The Patiala House Court, New Delhi, on Friday took cognizance of the chargesheet filed by the India’s National Investigation Agency (NIA) against several Kashmiris including Hurriyat leaders in a fake case registered against them.
The chargesheet filed by the NIA on January 18 had filed the chargesheet against several persons including resistance leaders, Altaf Ahmed Shah, Peer Saifullah, Merajuddin Kalwal, Ayaz Muhammad Akbar, Nayeem Ahmed Khan, Shahid-ul-Islam and Farooq Ahmad Dar.
The court has fixed March 8 as the date of next hearing for arguments on the charges and scrutiny of documents.—KMS
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GRANDVILLE, Mich--- Godwin Heights defeated Calvin Christian by 12 points earlier in the season, but this time around the Squires would host the Wolverines. Blake Verbeek would lead the way for the Squires with 21 points, but Lamar Norman led all scorers with 27 en route to a 74-54 Godwin Heights win.
Welcome. Blocked posters from other nations welcome here.
It came to my attention some time ago that many of these nations are "Gated" communities and if you didn't think just like the ADMINs do they kicked you out...ASAP and blocked you from talking.
As an American I found issue with that.
After being Blocked myself for some really petty shit, I decide to step up and create a nation that wasn't gated and encourage others to actually say whatever the hell you want. After all this is supposed to be a free country with freedom of speech.
Enjoy this nation if it takes off.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Prometic Life Sciences Inc:
* PROMETIC‘S PBI-4050 RECEIVES PROMISING INNOVATIVE MEDICINE (PIM) DESIGNATION FROM THE UK MHRA IN THE TREATMENT OF IDIOPATHIC PULMONARY FIBROSIS Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
YEREVAN, OCTOBER 7, ARMENPRESS. Armenia’s State Youth Orchestra will perform November 18 in Moscow’s Conservatory, artistic director and conductor Sergey Smbatyan told a press conference.
“It is a great honor for us to perform there. Eduard Topchyan, Konstantin Orbelyan will also perform at the concert”, he said.
The concert will take place on the sidelines of the Armenian Culture Days in Moscow.
April 6Hongli Zhihui Group Co Ltd :
* Says net profit for FY 2017 Q1 to increase by 5 percent to 25 percent, or to be 68.2 million yuan to 81.2 million yuan, compared to net profit of FY 2016 Q1 (65 million yuan)
* Says increased sales revenue as main reason for the forecast
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/xijcmr
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April 28 Motorola Solutions Inc:
* Motorola Solutions announces investigation of Hytera Communications by U.S. International Trade Commission
* Says U.S. ITC to examine claims that Hytera is "unlawfully infringing" Motorola Solutions' patents
* Investigation is based on a complaint filed by Motorola Solutions on March 29, 2017
* Says potential remedies include enjoining Hytera from selling and marketing infringing products in u.s.
* If investigation determines Hytera "engaged in unlawful practices", ITC may issue an exclusion order to halt importation of infringing products Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Missouri Attorney General Josh Hawley (R), who called for Greitens to resign on multiple occasions, said he did the right thing on Tuesday.
The plan to revitalize the northwest side of Fort Dodge didn't win big money in last year's America's Best Communities competition, but it hasn't been forgotten. City officials said the effort will proceed, although probably at a slower pace.
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The United States Women's National Soccer Team is returning to New Orleans just two years after a friendly against China brought 32,950 fans to the Superdome.
Superdome Management Group announced Monday that it will play host to a USA friendly against the Korea Republic on Thursday, October 19th at 7 PM. The teams will meet three days later in Cary, North Carolina.
The 2015 contest was the 20th-largest crowd for a USWNT game on home soil and saw China win, 1-0, as the US bid farewell to legendary striker Abby Wambach.
Tickets will go on sale August 18th at 10 AM central time at the Smoothie King Center ticket office or through www.ussoccer.com and by phone at 1-800-745-3000.
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Pakistani security officials inspect the site of a bomb blast that targeted a vehicle of the Frontier Corps on January 2. A group of Frontier Corps security forces were patrolling the Western Bypass area of Quetta on January 2 when their vehicle drove over a roadside bomb, said a spokesman for the security force.
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BRUSSELS – Arrivals of Belgian tourists to Greece exceeded 509,000 for the first time in 2017, reaching a decade high, Tourist Minister Eleni Kountoura said on Friday, during her meetings with heads of tourist groups in Brussels, where Greece is participating in the tourist exhibition “Salon De Vacances 2018”.
Kountoura, who is promoting the country to Belgian travellers, also said pre-bookings for 2018 show a further increase. Greece is the second preferred summer tourist destination for Belgians.
One Spokane man is warning people to watch out for their pets after he found a feral cat injured by a rope. He thought it could be from a snare trap.
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Michael, an AWS Cloud Support Engineer, shows you how to update directory details for your WorkSpace.
Find more details in the AWS Knowledge Center: https://aws.amazon.com/premiumsupport/knowledge-center/workspaces-update-directory-settings/
This video is from the fine folks at Amazon Web Services (AWS).
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The bluegrass music super-duo of Jamie Dailey and Darrin Vincent has been invited to become official members of the Grand Ole Opry.
Dailey & Vincent are three time-winners of the International Bluegrass Music Association's Entertainer of the Year award and three-time Grammy nominees as a duo. They will be formally inducted into the Opry on March 11.
Marking their 10th year as a duo, Dailey & Vincent have made 100 appearances at the Opry, including a performance on Friday night.
During the show, Opry member Marty Stuart invited the duo to join the Opry. Dailey said the invitation is "one of the most special things that has ever happened to us."
NEW YORK — Russell Westbrook has been fined $10,000 and assessed a postgame technical foul for initiating a confrontation with Utah Jazz centre Rudy Gobert on Monday.
The league made the announcement Tuesday.
The Oklahoma City Thunder guard came onto the court as a substitution following a stoppage with 7:55 remaining in the fourth quarter of a 113-96 Game 4 loss to the Jazz. He intervened in an incident between Gobert and Oklahoma City backup point guard Raymond Felton.
Westbrook committed four fouls in the first half and finished with five. He had 23 points and 14 rebounds, but had just three assists and made 7 of 18 shots.
× Police: Speed appears a factor in fatal, single-vehicle crash near 24th Pl. and Vine
MILWAUKEE — A 35-year-old man was killed in a single-vehicle crash in Milwaukee Wednesday evening, June 14th.
It happened near 24th Place and Vine.
Police said the victim’s vehicle struck a tree, and speed appears to be a factor in this case.
The investigation is ongoing.
Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
A car crash has left the main road through Paignton blocked during this morning's rush hour, with heavy traffic around the scene.
The incident, on the A379 Dartmouth Road, was first reported by traffic alert website Inrix at 7.20am.
At 7.56 the website said the road was blocked around B3201 Whitstone Road / The Riviera, not far from Coombe Lodge.
Police are currently in attendance.
Updates to follow below.
IDLEWILD — Despite the hot weather, area residents came out to enjoy a lively parade in Idlewild on Saturday afternoon. This year’s theme was All Sports Day, and youth […]
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Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has declared “the ending of entire clearance of the Aljazeera in Nineveh and Anbar completely, and we have full control along the Iraqi-Syrian … Border.”
Al-Abadi has said that the victories were achieved by unity and determination. “The enemy wanted to destroy our country and civilization and we have countered and defeated it.”
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) for Iraq, Mr. Ján Kubiš, congratulated Iraq on the complete liberation of all of its territory from the Daesh terrorists:
“On this day, we remember all those who paid the ultimate price. Our thoughts are with the families of the martyrs and fighters from all around the country that stepped forward to save their country, and with the millions who have been displaced and are eagerly waiting to return to their homes to rebuild their lives.”
(Sources: Office of the Iraqi Prime Minister, UN)
A woman has died despite a major rescue rescue efforts by the emergency services in Bridlington.
A 999 call was made by a dog walker yesterday evening after she spotted a lifeless body on the water’s edge near to the site of the town’s new lifeboat station.
Lifeboat crews, coastguard teams, ambulance staff and police dashed to the scene at around 5.30pm. The body was pulled from the sea and paramedics and RNLI members attempted to revive the casualty.
After some time, the woman was trabsferred to an ambulance but she later died in hospital.
Andy Brompton, deputy launching authority at Bridlington Lifeboat said: “Over the past year or more, I have attended incidents like this far too often and seen our crews, along with other services, do their utmost to save lives and sadly on this occasion, it ended badly.
“The men and woman from all the services involved last night worked so closely together and tried so hard for this lady. It is so sad and our thoughts are with her family and friends.”
President Mahama and family welcomed the new year at the Ringway Assemblies of God Church in Accra.
President Mahama welcomed the new year at the Ringway Assemblies of God Church in Accra.
He was accompanied by his wife and children.
The President after the church service delivered his new year message in which he counseled Ghanaians to unite.
He further congratulated Ghanaians for safeguarding the nation’s peace during the elections, adding that “together we have conceived and nurtured our nation’s dreams of prosperity for all.”
Winning numbers drawn in 'Daily Three-Evening' game
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Indiana Lottery's "Daily Three-Evening" game were:
2-3-3, SB: 6
(two, three, three; SB: six)
LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles company accused of selling jewelry for children that contained dangerous levels of toxic lead and cadmium has been fined $1.6 million.
State officials on Tuesday said a judge approved the judgment this month against Luxy Accessory and its owner, Hyun Sook Kim.
The Department of Toxic Substances says one pendant was found to be 80 percent lead and some items were labeled "lead free."
The company has no working phone number and couldn't be reached Tuesday.
Luxy was one of several companies sued by the state attorney general's office six years ago for selling tainted jewelry.
Authorities say repeated inspections showed Luxy continued to sell tainted jewelry until it was quarantined last year.
By Abby Hassler
Wiz Khalifa dropped the music video for his latest track “Something New” today (August 14). The track features Ty Dolla $ign, but the video features a few more friends.
Related: Wiz Khalifa’s ‘See You Again’ Royalties Up for Auction
The star-studded music video features cameos from Demi Lovato, Jamie Foxx, Jason Derulo, O.T. Genasis, Juicy J, Lil Dicky, G-Eazy, Chuck Liddell and Todd Gurley.
This track is the first single from Khalifa’s upcoming studio album, which is due out sometime this fall.
Watch the explicit clip now on Radio.com.
Collect fruit, trade it with villagers, build furniture, rinse, repeat. That's been the experience with Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp thus far, and if it's getting tedious, know that there's an update coming soon that'll add some variety to the mix. Next month, you'll be able to start crafting clothes like shirts, pants and shoes. Players will also gain access to a garden. As you might expect, the garden is where you can plant flowers, and you can even water friends' flower beds for them.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - FINRA SAYS HALLMARK USED OUTSIDE BROKERAGE FIRM, MANIPULATIVE TRADING, MISLEADING TRADE CONFIRMATIONS TO SELL SHARES OF A COMPANY, AVALANCHE, AT INFLATED PRICES FINRA SAYS HALLMARK CHARGED EXTRAORDINARY MARKUPS WHILE SHARES WERE AVAILABLE ELSEWHERE, INCLUDING ON THE OPEN MARKET, AT MUCH LOWER PRICES FINRA SAYS IT ALSO SUSPENDED HALLMARK REPRESENTATIVE STEPHEN ZIPKIN FOR 2 YEARS AND REQUIRED HIM TO PAY RESTITUTION FINRA SAYS HALLMARK, DASH AND ZIPKIN NEITHER ADMITTED NOR DENIED CHARGES FINRA SAYS IT EXPELS HALLMARK INVESTMENTS INC AND BARS CEO FOR FRAUD REGULATOR SAYS IT EXPELS NEW YORK-BASED HALLMARK AND BARS CEO STEVEN DASH IN CONNECTION WITH SCHEME TO SELL SHARES OF STOCK TO CUSTOMERS AT FRAUDULENTLY INFLATED PRICES
An source close to Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas has told Yisrael Hayom that Abu-Mazen is considering declaring Gaza a "rebel province".
The move, defined by the Palestinian official as the "doomsday weapon" in Abbas's struggle against Hamas, was intended mainly to exert pressure on Hamas to transfer the authority of the government in Gaza to the PA government.
BUENOS AIRES, March 30 Argentina's San Juan province ordered Barrick Gold Corp's Veladero mine to suspend some activities after a pipe became decoupled, state-run news agency Telam reported on Thursday.
Reuters could not immediately reach the provincial government to confirm the report. A spokesman for Barrick said the company was confirming its understanding of the order.
Barrick said on Wednesday the decoupling of a pipeline carrying gold and silver solution late on Tuesday posed no threat to the environment.
Operations at the mine were temporarily suspended last September after falling ice damaged a pipe and spilled some ore saturated with cyanide solution over a berm, or raised bank. One year earlier, there was a spill of cyanide solution at the mine, due to an equipment failure. (Reporting by Caroline Stauffer; Additional reporting by Susan Taylor; Editing by Jeffrey Benkoe)
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Dozens of environmentalists and others are speaking out against a proposal from the Environmental Protection Agency that would roll back regulations governing the disposal of ash generated by coal-burning power plants.
The EPA is holding its one and only public hearing about the proposal Tuesday at an Arlington, Virginia, hotel. The Trump administration says the new rules could save utilities $100 million annually in compliance costs and give states more flexibility in enforcement.
Environmental groups, though, say coal ash can pose significant risks to a clean drinking water supply if it is disposed of improperly and leaches into the groundwater or spills into rivers. They say regulations imposed at the end of the Obama administration are just now taking practical effect and should be allowed to continue.
A body was discovered in a rural area east of Clare in Webster County on Saturday afternoon.
The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation is assisting the Webster County Sheriff’s Department in the investigation. An autopsy is to be performed on the body. The name of the victim has not been released until all relatives are notified.
Last week, the sheriff’s department received a report of two missing individuals, 26-year-old Jessica Gomez of Fort Dodge and 26-year-old Mackenzie Knigge of Clare. Knigge was found safe last Thursday in Indiana. Gomez is still missing, but officials have not commented on whether her disappearance is connected to the body found Saturday near Clare.
(By Pat Powers, KQWC, Webster City)
Head coach Chuck Pagano ruled Hairston (quadriceps) out for Sunday's game against the 49ers, Kevin Bowen of 1070 The Fan Indianapolis reports.
Hairston has notched 14 tackles (11 solo) and two sacks through four weeks and has proven himself as a solid No. 2 corner. In his absence, expect to see rookie second-round pick Quincy Wilson to see an increase in his defensive snaps.
Kevin Costner has revealed there was a racist backlash to casting Whitney Houston in The Bodyguard Kevin Costner says he was hit with criticism over casting Whitney Houston opposite him in The Bodyguard - because she was black. The cult 1992 romantic thriller starred Costner and Houston as a bodyguard and pop singer who fall in love, grossed $400 million at the US box office and even sparked a West End musical .
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LOS ANGELES — Lupita Nyong’o is hailing the “public, intimate conversation” about sexual misconduct in Hollywood and elsewhere.
The 34-year-old actress who wrote an essay in October detailing her experiences with Harvey Weinstein said she’s been happy to see the growth since then of the #MeToo and Time’s Up movements.
“It feels like the public story right now is very, very intimate. So whether or not it’s a phone call that I’m receiving, I feel like the most important thing is the public, intimate conversation that is happening,” Nyong’o said Wednesday at the press junket for Marvel’s superhero movie “Black Panther.”
“I am very encouraged by how we are all talking about sexual harassment, and just sexual conduct. You know — what are the lines? What are the lines, what are the signs?” Nyong’o said.
“I think that’s a very, very healthy conversation for all of us to have — so we can get to a place where those kinds of things are no longer haunting — haunting us.”
CCTV footage of cars police believe are linked to a drive-by shooting in Rowville 0:07
CCTV footage of cars police believe are linked to a drive-by shooting in Rowville
Adam Collard has been one of the most divisive characters on Love Island ever.
The Geordie hunk has gone through three women and he is now on his fourth, Darylle.
He was first coupled with Kendall Rae-Knight after stealing her from Niall Aslam.
But Adam’s head was turned when he caught glimpse of Rosie Wiliams and he made the switch.
It all seemed to be going well for them, as they even became members of the “Do Bits Society” fairly early on.
AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) – A Silver Alert has been issued for a missing elderly Amherst man.
Ferdinand Philipps, 84, was reported missing Monday night. He is described as a white male, possibly driving a gray 2015 Ford Fusion, license plate New York DPJ5178.
Anyone with information is asked to call 1-800-346-3543.
The show, with a script written by Calendar Girls playwright Tim Firth, will be at Bradford Alhambra from October 17 to 28 and Leeds Grand from March 20 to 31. Already announced were AJ Bentley, Nick Carsberg, Curtis T Johns, Yazdan Qafouri and Sario Solomon, collectively known as 5 to 5, winners of BBC talent show Let It Shine. AJ Bentley studied dance before taking part in Let It Shine.
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Throughout the summer and into the future, the pavilion can be used to host events along with the nearby band shell and offer shade to event patrons or those simply looking for a break from the sun.
"Any other time, the pavilion is wide open to the public to sit in there and use," said Mike Bacigalupo, chief operating officer of the State Theatre, which manages the park. "People will probably use the pavilion more at these concerts because it's pretty much the only shade that's in the park other than some smaller trees that are around."
Warner Bros.(LOS ANGELES) — Warner Brothers released the first official trailer for Steven Spielberg’s futuristic adventure flick, Ready Player One, on Sunday.
The clip, loaded with nods to previous sci-fi classics, including King Kong, Back to the Future, and Lord of the Rings — and even the 1989 romantic comedy Say Anything — is set in Columbus, Ohio in the year 2045, where a boy, Wade Watts, escapes his dull life by jumping into a virtual universe called the OASIS.
The world’s creator — who has since died, reveals an Easter egg hidden within OASIS that, if found, will earn the user his half-a-trillion dollar fortune and total control of the universe.
Meanwhile, Van Halen’s 1984 hit, “Jump,” plays underneath.
Ready Player One — starring Tye Sheridan, Olivia Cooke, Ben Mendelsohn, T.J. Miller, Simon Pegg and Mark Rylance — is slated to open March 30.
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Richard Boyd Barrett tells the Dáil that he was adopted through Saint Patrick's Guild and does not know if he is one of the illegal adoptions carried out by the guild.
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Kentucky guard De'Aaron Fox speaks after working out for the Lakers in El Segundo on Tuesday, June 13, 2017. Fox might be a consideration for their number 2 pick in the NBA draft on June 22. EL SEGUNDO >> The Lakers continued the business of draft preparation Tuesday, holding separate workouts for two of the players they are considering taking with their No.
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Nakhchivan, March 19, AZERTAC
Chairman of the Supreme Assembly of Nakhchivan Vasif Talibov has met with the election observers of the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) Filippo Ristoldo and Risto Hurme who will work during the upcoming Azerbaijani presidential election in Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic. The ODIHR observers said they will monitor the pre-election campaign and the voting in Nakhchivan.
Vasif Talibov highlighted preparations for the elections in Nakhchivan. He said all necessary conditions were created in the Autonomous Republic for observers. Vasif Talibov expressed his confidence that the elections will be held in accordance with law.
“U.S. immigration authorities have detained a 23-year-old Mexican man who was brought to the United States illegally as a child and given a work permit during the Obama administration,” Reuters reports.
“The man’s lawyers say this could be the first time under U.S. President Donald Trump that a person covered by the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, has been taken into immigration custody. The program was established in 2012 by Democratic President Barack Obama to allow those brought to the country while young to attend school and work.”
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SALT LAKE CITY — More than 30,000 people crowded to Zion National Park in a single day over Memorial Day weekend as the iconic red-rock landscape at the already crowded park remains highly popular.
The Deseret News reports that some visitors waited an hour and a half to ride the shuttle in the popular park. Visitation Zion has spiked by 60 per cent increase over the last decade, and most people crowd to Zion Canyon, a 6-mile corridor along the Virgin River.
Arches and Canyonlands also drew big holiday-weekend crowds. Superintendent Kate Cannon says the steady surge in visitors is hard on national resources as well as staffers and tourists.
Miller (lower body) will not play in Monday's playoff game against the Senators, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
With fellow blueliners Torey Krug, Brandon Carlo and Adam McQuaid also injured, either Tommy Cross or Matt Grzelcyk, who have been summoned from AHL Providence, will likely draw into the Bruins' lineup as a result.
LEAVITTSBURG, Ohio (WYTV) – The LaBrae boys basketball team trailed by three at halftime, but used a strong second half to defeat Newton Falls, 55-40 Friday at LaBrae High School.
The Tigers jumped out to an early lead thanks to a big 2nd quarter, which put them up 24-21 at the break. But LaBrae outscored the Tigers, 24-8 in the 3rd quarter to pull away for good.
Tyler Stephens scored a game-high 19 points, while Logan Kizer added 16 points. Gage Friend paced Newton Falls with 11 points, and Preston Rapczak had 10.
With the win, LaBrae keeps their perfect record intact at 14-0. Newton Falls drops to 9-7 overall.
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Video shows police take down a man who was walking on the subway tracks in Manhattan.Eyewitness News viewer Daniel Brown sent us the video in the player above, saying he was waiting for a train at the 110th Street subway stop Sunday at about 3:30 p.m., when he saw a man emerge from the tunnel.He said officers calmly tried to get the emotionally disturbed person off the rails, but the man just wouldn't listen.Service was temporarily suspended on the 1 train line at 96th Street while police worked to remove the person.
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On behalf of the 2017 Pictou County ALS WalkStrong which was held on June 3, 2017, I would like to extend our sincere appreciation to the people of Pictou County and beyond for your immense support.
Each year we are left in awe by the kindness and generosity of our community.
We were fortunate to have beautiful weather conditions at our event, and a wonderful turnout of walkers. As a result of the fundraising efforts of participants, we were able to raise approximately $6,400 for ALS patient care, client services, and research. This brings our six year total to an incredible $60,400!
I would like to extend a special thank you to all of our participants, entertainers, sponsors, volunteers, the Town of Westville, Westville Fire Department, Scotiabank Westville Branch, Westville Foodland, and the local media. This event would not be possible without the support of all involved.
Thank you Pictou County for your generosity over the past six years.
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Madrid, July 4 - The founder of migrant rescue NGO Open Arms Oscar Camps said Wednesday its flagship's voyage to Barcelona after the closure of Italy and Malta's ports "cost us four days and 360 lives". Speaking after the ship docked in the Catalan capital, Camps said there are no NGO ships off Libya at the moment, saying that in the last few days "we left 360 people to die". He said "the government of Malta does not let our ships leave and the government of Italy does not let us in". Interior Minister Matteo Salvini has shit Italy's ports to NGO migrant-rescuing ships, while allowing other, Italian ships in.
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UDHAMPUR: Income Tax sleuths on Friday conducted raid in the house of a National Conference leader Sunil Verma at Housing Colony Udhampur.
After scrutiny of some papers, the IT sleuths also sealed the newly constructed multi-story building owned by the NC leader. Sources informed that the Income Tax department has restricted the sale and sub-letting of the building till further orders.
Ghana coach Avram Grant will travel with his provisional 26 man squad on Monday to the UAE to finalize preparations for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon.
Grant has been training with a large pool of players who have shown their readiness to represent their nation when the Africa Cup of Nations starts in Gabon.
England based Andre and Jordan Ayew, Daniel Amartey, Christian Atsu, Andy Yiadom and Asamoah Gyan will meet up with the team in Dubai.
The Stars trained for four days at the St. Thomas Aquinas school and are scheduled to take their preparations to the next level when they arrive in Dubai.
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A fight at an area school this week had two girls arrested as a witness said one of the girls took off her pants because they were too tight to fight in, according to a report from a Memphis television station.
The fight also has local parents worried as well.
CNN affiliate and Memphis television station WREG reported that police went to the Academies of West Memphis gym due to the fight around lunchtime. The witness, who told authorities that the fight happened due to an argument over a relationship problem, reportedly told authorities that the girl said, "My pants is tight, let me take them off."
The girl was then slammed into a nearby trophy case, according to a video obtained by the station.
The fight also drew concern of Aretha Poney. She said there needs to be more police on campus.
"I hope they continue the security because they have a lot of students there, and one or two police officers just can't handle it," Poney said.
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BALTIMORE — The CEO of Baltimore-based sports apparel company Under Armour is responding to criticism he received after calling President Donald Trump "an asset to the country."
Kevin Plank wrote an open letter to Baltimore published as a full-page advertisement in The Baltimore Sun Wednesday. He wrote that his choice of words during an interview with CNBC last week "did not accurately reflect my intent." Three celebrities the company sponsors — basketball star Stephen Curry, actor Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and ballerina Misty Copeland — were among those voicing concerns about his praise of Trump.
Reports in Portugal suggest Sporting Lisbon are ready to rescue Hart, whose career has hit rock bottom since the end of the domestic campaign.
The Manchester City keeper has seen his stock plummet after a disastrous loan season at West Ham with the London club passing on the option to sign the 31-year-old permanently.
Jack Butland, Jason Pickford, Nick Pope and Tom Heaton have all jumped ahead of Hart in Southgate’s reckoning and his club situation is complicated further by the fact that Butland and Heaton could both be on the move this summer, reducing the City man’s options even further.
And while Wolves and Southampton, managed by former City boss Mark Hughes, were both linked with Hart in the days immediately after the end of the season, there has been no firm follow-up.
Tommy Taurima is widely known as one of the last composers of the golden era in Māoridom to come from the Hawkes Bay region. He’s known for his famous tunes Kotiro Māori, Te Rina and many others.
His contribution to Māori music and songwriting spans over six decades. He was only 18 years old when he wrote his first waiata for his local Mormon-choir group and kapa haka, during his time in Hamilton, Waikato.
Now at 80 years old, he continues to write music for many different occasions such as Te Matatini. His niece Te Rina Pomare says, “I only know 40 of his waiata that he’s composed.”
“He also composed a song to celebrate Te Matatini and to also acknowledge the late Tama Huata, the former chairman of Te Matatini. He completed that piece of music last year in August.”
Mr Taurima was also part of a cultural movement in Hawai’i and assisted in building the Polynesian Cultural Centre’s profile.
HOUSTON (AP) - Houston-area residents lined up by the thousands to beat an application deadline for state disaster food relief benefits.
The applicants are still recovering from the financial hardship left by flooding from Harvey nearly six weeks ago. More than 260,000 Harris County residents already have applied for benefits from the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or D-SNAP.
The program is part of the federal nutrition program, formerly known as food stamps, that lets individuals buy food at grocery stores and other locations.
Residents like Fayne Manuel say the assistance will help them feed their families as they continue making up for lost wages and paying for unexpected expenses due to Harvey.
Rose was one for two on extra-point attempts in Sunday's loss to the Chargers.
Rose missed his second extra point of the season, as he is now 18-for-20 on the year. He'll look to get back on track Sunday when the Redskins face the Cardinals.
Arsenal are interested in Caglar Soyuncu of Freiburg,
The young defender has been the subject of speculation for a while now, and it appears that Sven Mislintat is willing to spend €40 million on the Bundesliga star.
Speaking in an interview, Soyuncu claimed that "Arsenal are one of the most important clubs in England.
"I know they’re interested in me, but there’s nothing finalised yet about my transfer.
"After the national team camp we’ll have talks."
His agent, Mustafa Dogru, had fuelled the speculation when he said that his young client was “ready” last month.
"The difference between Bundesliga 1 and the Premier League is not as big as from the Turkish second division and Bundesliga 1, so he is ready.
"He is perfect for the Premier League. We are sure he is going to make a big impact in the first season."
The 21-year-old was initially linked to the Gunners by the president of his former club, Altinordu Izmir,
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WESTFIELD — Rural Edge, the Lyndonville-based nonprofit, rural housing organization, has decided to close Scenic View, a residential care facility in Westfield. It hopes to sell it.
“The significant costs of running Scenic View for the past two years has caused an untenable financial situation for the Rural Edge organization that requires immediate action,” said Louise Bonvechio, chair of Rural Edge’s board of directors, in a press release.
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KIDS THESE DAYS AND THEIR TREBUCHETS! Parents Throughout The Ages Complaining About Why Their Kids' Generation Is So Lazy
Branded filmmaker collective The Story Shop put together this tight parody film to skewer a trope we're pretty sure everyone is getting sick of but no one can resist: the famous "Kids these days are so lazy! Back in my day, we had it way harder!" fallacy.
3:40pm–#Fairfield Connecticut– A busy day for shoplifters getting caught in Fairfield. Police have a car pulled over on Grasmere Avenue for allegedly shoplifting from Whole Foods right now.
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NAUGATUCK – The borough is working to comply with a consent order from the federal Environmental Protection Agency to limit sewage from overflowing during heavy rainstorms. In 2006, the EPA passed a new regulation regarding the maintenance and management of…
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Deshhit: Government determined to act against rape, but make sons more responsible, says PM Modi
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BRUSSELS, April 12 The European Union's executive warned Hungary on Wednesday it risked being sued in court over a number of policies by Prime Minister Viktor Orban that include changes to higher education, non-governmental groups and asylum rules.
"We will review all these issues closely in the April infringement cycle," the Commission's First Vice President Frans Timmermans told a news conference on Wednesday.
(Reporting by Gabriela Baczynska and Robert-Jan Bartunek)
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It was another tough afternoon for Chesterfield fans after their side were beaten 2-0 at Notts County.
Spireites fans travelled in big numbers as their side slumped to the bottom of the early League Two table.
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MUMBAI: A fire broke out at an industrial estate in suburban Mulund late night today with officials of the BMC Disaster Control Room stating that fire-fighting operations were currently underway.
A Control Room official said that the there were no report of injuries to anyone, adding that eight fire engines and an equal number of water tankers had been deployed to douse the fire.
"The fire erupted at some industrial shops in Shanti Agency in Mulund West around 9.00 pm. The cause of the fire is not yet known," an official said.
Meanwhile, in neighbouring Thane, firefighters continued their efforts to bring under control a raging fire at a godown in Bhiwandi's Mankoli Naka area.
Fire teams from Bhiwandi, Ulhasnagar, Badlapur and Kalyan were engaged in the fire operations since 3am today, officials said.
There are no casualties, officials said, adding that it could take some more time to douse the flames.
A Knoxville man was arrested Friday night after police say he stabbed two people after accusing them of taking his cell phone according to the Knoxville Police Department. Officers say they received calls of a fight and stabbing around 9 p.m. Friday night at 133 Felix Drive.
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Filmmakers were happy to play with them. We used one for a podcast. If you’re still curious about how your memories would look through the eyes of an all-seer, you can grab one for cheaper than usual right now on Amazon.
The Samsung Gear 360 (2017) debuted with a retail price of $229.99. As a second-generation product, it delivered on a few spec upgrades with a better form factor all-told. Well, now we’re seeing those improvements come down in cost to $149.99, or $80 off.
Amazon has the deal which, by the way, is better than Samsung’s discount by $10. It’s at the source link below this story.
And if you’re holding out for next year, we hope you’re ready to smile.
More than eight million bookings were placed for taxis in Dubai at the Public Transport Agency's Booking and Dispatch Centre during the first half of this year.
A total of 8,294,714 million bookings were placed by taxi riders with the average time taken to dispatch a taxi to a client standing at 11.43 minutes and the average time taken to respond to incoming calls at 5 seconds.
Mohammed Nabhan, director of Transport Activities Monitoring at RTA’s Public Transport Agency, said the taxi sector is witnessing a boom in demand fuelled by the rapid urbanisation seen in Dubai.
He said the RTA is always keen to ensure that transaction processing is smooth and quick in responding to the needs and expectations of the public, including taxi users.
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Mark Wahlberg is putting his two cents in before next week’s NBA draft.
The actor and Boston sports fan told TMZ Sports he thinks the Boston Celtics should trade the No. 1 pick for a star player, specifically Jimmy Butler or Paul George. Both are perennial All-Stars and regulars on the All-NBA defensive teams, and acquiring either player would help the Celtics close the gap in the East with the three-time defending conference champion Cleveland Cavaliers.
But with the draft a little more than a week away, it doesn’t seem likely that the Celtics would trade the No. 1 pick. By now, they’ve already done their homework on who they plan to select, and will likely move forward with picking that player.
Marky Mark’s suggestion isn’t a bad one, though. At this point, who wouldn’t Butler or George?
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BEIJING Feb 14 Chinese banks extended 2.03 trillion yuan ($295.74 billion) in net new yuan loans in January, less than analysts expected but the second highest monthly tally on record.
Analysts polled by Reuters had predicted new yuan loans of 2.3 trillion yuan, compared with 1.04 trillion yuan in December.
Broad M2 money supply (M2) grew at 11.3 percent from a year earlier, central bank data showed on Tuedsay, meeting forecasts.
Outstanding yuan loans grew at 12.6 percent by month-end on an annual basis.
Analysts polled by Reuters had expected outstanding loans to rise by 13.4 percent. ($1 = 6.8641 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Beijing Monitoring Desk)
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Deaconess has launched a new program that makes trips to the doctor’s office a lot easier. Deaconess Clinic Live is a live, secure, interactive video for patients with certain types of illnesses.
Using a smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop computer, patients can connect with a Deaconess Clinic provider for illnesses like rashes, allergies, sinus infections and flu-like symptoms.
The service will be available to the public all day from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., including holidays and weekends. Appointments are scheduled at 20-minute intervals.
The cost is $49 dollars per visit. Insurances like Medicaid and Medicare currently do not cover this service.
Deaconess Clinic Live will only be available to patients 12 and older, and must be physically located in Kentucky or Indiana.
For more information or how to sign-up for the service, click here.
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The IIAC is calling for nominations for its Top Under 40 Award, which celebrates young professionals who bring distinction to the investment industry.
To qualify as a nominee, individuals must be full-time employees of an IIAC Member firm and under the age of 40 as of December 31, 2016, and must not be a previous recipients of the award. The call for nominations closes on June 30, 2017.
This year’s recipient will receive a mentorship opportunity with an industry leader and will be offered an individualized course of their choosing with the Smarten Up Institute in Toronto, or a course at a partner University or College.
The winner will be announced at an IIAC award luncheon on October 26, 2017 in Toronto as well as recognized at the gala dinner for the IIAC Investment Industry Hall of Fame.
For more information, click here. To nominate someone, click here.
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Parents Amador and Tangi Stock admire Khaliya, the first baby born in Mesa County in 2017. She weighed 5 pounds, 13 ounces with a full head of black hair.
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Uwua accepts suspension in good faith
Lobi Stars technical adviser, Godwin Uwua has taken his suspension by the club in good faith and insists he will wait till the club calls him back. The former Flying Eagles coach was suspended on Monday for three weeks by the board for his team’s 0-0 home draw against Katsina United in the Nigeria Professional […] The post Uwua accepts suspension in good faith appeared first on The Nation Nigeria... Read Full Story
April 28Qianjiang Yongan Pharmaceutical Co Ltd
* Sees H1 FY 2017 net profit to increase by 80 percent to 130 percent, or to be 62.1 million yuan to 79.4 million yuan
* Says H1 FY 2016 net profit was 34.5 million yuan
* Says expected increase of taurine's price and expected decrease of ethylene oxide plant's loss as main reasons for the forecast
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BARWON HEADS, Australia — Australian Minjee Lee shot a 6-under 67 Sunday for a five-stroke victory in the Vic Open, the first tournament of the year on the Ladies European Tour.
Lee finished with a four-round total of 13-under 279 on the 13th Beach Golf Links, one better than Karis Davidson, who closed with a 71.
Cheyenne Woods, niece of Tiger Woods, shot a final-round 70 and finished eight strokes behind in eighth place.
Irshad Tabani of Arbor View High School during the 60th annual Las Vegas Sun Youth Forum at the Las Vegas Convention Center Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016. About 1,000 students from high schools throughout Southern Nevada participated in the 60th annual Sun Youth Forum on Nov. 29. The students were divided into groups to discuss a variety of topics.
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From Stafford County Sheriff’s Office Spokeswoman M.C. Moncure:
The phone lines are having intermittent issues. Not all calls are impacted. We are asking people if no one answers the line, then to call back immediately. The technicians have arrived and are on site right now determining the problem. I don’t have an estimate on the length of time until we are back to 100%. We will continue to update social media as we have new information.
All help is appreciated on getting this word out to the community.
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AURORA | The Aurora prep sports schedule for Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017:
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AURORA PREP SPORTS SCHEDULE
BOYS BASKETBALL
Aurora Central at Gateway, 7 p.m.
Chaparral at Regis Jesuit, 7 p.m.
Cherokee Trail at Arapahoe, 7 p.m.
Cherry Creek at Grandview, 7 p.m.
Mullen at Overland, 7 p.m.
Smoky Hill at Eaglecrest, 7 p.m.
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Aurora Central at Gateway, 5:30 p.m.
Cherry Creek at Grandview, 5:30 p.m.
Smoky Hill at Eaglecrest, 5:30 p.m.
Arapahoe at Cherokee Trail, 7 p.m.
Overland at Mullen, 7 p.m.
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Tacos & Beer 5k run Kicks off a fun and festive Cinco de Mayo weekend. After the run, get rewarded with Tacos and Beer (for 21+) at the Tacos & Beer Festival with a BAJA beer garden, live mariachi music, live bands, DJs, games, including a mechanical bull, a piñata breaking party, and a Cinco de Mayo costume contest So Bring the Mexican sombrero, serape, folklore skirts, the maracas, la guitar, el borracho, la muchacha.
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 4 Midday' game
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday afternoon's drawing of the Missouri Lottery's "Pick 4 Midday" game were:
2-2-8-5
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Las Vegas Metro police said they arrested a 62-year-old man in connection with a ‘threatening note” that was found at Sen. Dean Heller’s office in July.
Richard Holley was arrested for extortion, burglary and intimidating a public officer, police said. He was taken into custody without incident on Monday.
On July 14, police believe Holley entered the building where Heller’s office is located and left the note. Police responded after receiving a call from an alarm company reporting a burglary at the building.
Police did not reveal what the note addressed to Heller said.
Anyone with information on this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555.
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Dahua Technology USA released a new video for the holidays detailing what makes their company unique. Filmed at ASIS 2016, the video, titled “What is the Dahua Difference?” delves deep into the company’s culture and highlights some of the people and things that not only keep the company going, but add a little something extra to each day. “What is the Dahua Difference? Integrity, personal relationships, and innovation are a few things that come to mind, but even more significant are the people behind Dahua Technology USA. Meet them in this video as they answer the question, ‘What is the Dahua Difference?’” Dahua’s website states. Watch the video at: http://bit.ly/2gKsDOl.
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VANTAGE, Wash. -- Crews are working to contain a brush fire that is impacting traffic on Interstate 90 in central Washington.
The Washington State Patrol said the fire near Vantage grew to 1,500 acres overnight but is now under control.
State troopers say one lane of the highway reopened in each direction Monday morning. Fire crews are still using up to one lane of each direction as they work to contain the fire.
I-90 is now OPEN, BUT @wsdot has one lane still closed in each direction. #SlowDown for crews still in area. https://t.co/QUoVNABK0M — Trooper Brian Moore (@wspd6pio) August 14, 2017
It is unclear what caused the fire.
In a separate incident Sunday morning, a semi fire on the bridge across the Columbia River forced the freeway to be shut down for several hours.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
Tuesday, March 20 is Primary Election Day.
Those registered to vote can cast ballots now by going to the polls from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday.
If you are not registered to vote, you can still do so by using the grace provision. Persons can visit the county clerk’s office Tuesday¬ from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., register and vote at the same time.
WGEL will have election coverage Tuesday evening after the polls close.
MINNEAPOLIS — Family-owned Adams Publishing Group is acquiring the media division assets of the Pioneer News Group Co. in a deal that includes 22 daily and weekly newspapers in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and Utah.
Terms of the sale that’s expected to close Nov. 1 were not disclosed. Minneapolis-based Adams Publishing says the acquisition also includes a newspaper and commercial printing facility, various shoppers and websites.
The Seattle-based Pioneer News Group is a media business owned by members of the Scripps family. Pioneer Newspapers was formed by James G. Scripps in 1986.
Adams Publishing Group owns and operates 100 community newspapers in 11 states. The Adams family also owns radio stations, outdoor advertising companies, a wine distribution business, label printing companies and a large interest in Camping World Holdings.
Facebook shares tumbled Monday following reports that user data had been inappropriately obtained. Cambridge Analytica, whose clients included Donald Trump's presidential campaign, reportedly used the data of 50 million Facebook users without their permission. (Published 59 minutes ago)
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Subway bomber wounds self, three victims in New York
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A Bangladeshi man set off a homemade pipe bomb strapped to his body in a crowded New York City commuter hub during the morning rush hour on Monday, officials said, immediately calling it an attempted terrorist attack.
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(AP) – A former girlfriend of the suspect in the slaying of an elderly Cleveland man has told CBS News in a text that 37-year-old Steve Stephens was “a nice guy” who was generous to everyone and was “kind and loving” to her and her children. Joy Lane says Monday she had a relationship for several years with Stephens, now the target of a nationwide manhunt for the Easter slaying.
Stephens, in a video he posted to Facebook, mentions Lane’s name to 74-year-old Robert Godwin Sr. and says she is “the reason that this is about to happen to you” before the random attack. Cleveland Police Chief Calvin Williams says Lane is cooperating with authorities and is being protected.
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Judges commence strike in Plateau
ASSocIATIon of Sharia, Area and Customary Courts of Nigeria, SACCJAN, Plateau State chapter, said yesterday that it has commenced an indefinite strike over non-payment of dressing allowances owed them for the past eight years. Addressing newsmen in Jos, Chairman of the Forum of Judges, Ayuba Dazel, urged the 140 judges to comply strictly with the […]
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Jim Cramer explains what drove ailing toy retailer Toys R Us to liquidate its U.S. business.
Fri, Oct 6: Law enforcement across the province will be cracking down on drivers this long weekend. Operation Impact is in full swing.
Facebook started on desktop computers, then made it’s way onto smartphones and now it wants to own your television too.
Facebook said on Tuesday that it plans to launch apps for Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV and Samsung Smart TV.
The company said the video apps are expected to roll out ‘soon’ to those three platforms, with others to come later.
The launch could position Facebook to grab a share of lucrative TV advertising budgets.
Facebook is also taking steps to make videos more engaging and it is embracing a vertical video, a format popularized by rival Snapchat.
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The Broncos have had a so-so year. But this is their opportunity to make some noise in the championship.
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'WHAT HATH GOD WROUGHT?' Move Over, Kitten Mittens. Kitten Vests Are The Hottest New Kitten Accessory
These poor kitties were given medical vests after being castrated the previous day. They did not like them very much.
Swihart made his first start of the season at first base and went 2-for-3 with a run scored in Wednesday's 6-4 win over the Blue Jays.
As hinted at when the Red Sox designated Hanley Ramirez last week, Swihart has seen his role expand, including an opportunity to be the backup first baseman. This was his third start in the last five games after starting just four times over the first 51 games. Those three starts have come at designated hitter, left field and now first base, giving us an indication of how manager Alex Cora intends to get him at-bats. Swihart's hitting just .179, but the hope is that with more plate appearances, he gets his timing down and becomes a more reliable hitter. He's 3-for-9 during his recent uptick in playing time.
BEIJING (Reuters) - China’s foreign minister and state councillor, Wang Yi, will go to Vienna on Friday for talks with Iran, a foreign ministry spokesman said on Wednesday, as the nations left in the Iran nuclear deal work to save the pact without the United States.
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi delivers a speech at an international forum on the "Belt and Road" Legal Cooperation in Beijing, China July 2, 2018. REUTERS/Jason Lee
The spokesman, Lu Kang, made the comment at a daily news briefing.
Iran said its foreign minister would meet counterparts from U.S. allies Britain, France and Germany, as well as Russia and China, in Vienna to discuss how to maintain the Iran nuclear deal, from which the United States has pulled out.
CULINARY delights will be on full display as a popular food festival returns to Southsea next week.
Southsea Food Festival is once again pitching up Palmerston Road shopping precinct to mark its 12th year.
More than 50 food and drink stalls will pack out the area, offering a range of tasty treats. Top-class chefs will be showing off their skills in a cookery demonstration, while live music is also on the cards.
The festival takes place on Saturday, July 14, from 10am to 6pm and July 15, 10am to 5pm. Love Southsea food market will be in the precinct on Saturday, with Hampshire Farmers joining the event on Sunday.
Boston Red Sox pitcher Steven Wright has been arrested after he got into an altercation with his spouse.
NBC Sports Boston reports that the starting righty got busted Friday at his home in Tennessee for an incident involving his wife, which resulted in him being arrested and booked for domestic assault.His lawyer released a statement from the Wright family saying … “On Friday night, Steven was arrested at our home following a verbal argument, and the police charged him with domestic assault.”
The statement goes on … “Although he said things he deeply regrets, he did not raise his hand at anyone during the incident, and the situation was purely emotional. We are working together as a family … and we ask that you respect our privacy as we do so.”
The Red Sox also released a statement saying they were aware of the situation, and that MLB and police were investigating.
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Today, The Tournament of Roses announced the 24 floats awarded official honors in the 128th Rose Parade presented by Honda. These awards recognize excellence in a variety of categories and specifications.
The 2017 Rose Parade float award-winners are (alphabetically):
1. Northwestern Mutual
2. La Cañada Flintridge Tournament of Roses Association
3. Netflix
4. 24 Hour Fitness
5. Western Asset Management Company
6. Lucy Pet
7. BDK, A Singpoli Affiliate
8. Downey Rose Float Association
9. Downey Rose Float Association
10. Farmers Insurance
11. China Airlines
12. The UPS Store, Inc.
13. Union Bank and The American Heart Association, Western States Affiliate
14. AIDS Healthcare Foundation
15. Sierra Madre Rose Float Association
16. RAGÚ Pasta Sauce
17. American Armenian Rose Float Association
18. The Bachelor
19. Rotary Rose Parade Float Committee, Inc.
20. Rotary Rose Parade Float Committee, Inc.
21. Dole Packaged Foods
22. Donate Life
23. Trader Joe’s
24. Torrance Rose Float Association
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — One person has been injured in a two-vehicle accident involving a semi.
Reno County 911 says the accident happened just after 8 a.m. when a pick up was struck by the semi at the intersection of E. 11th Avenue and K-61.
One person was taken by EMS to Hutchinson Regional Medical Center with serious injuries. No names have been released at this time.
A new French law is allowing employees to ignore work emails once they leave the office
CHICAGO — Weather conditions in the vicinity of Big Sable Point near Ludington where a 76-foot recreational vessel was grounded Saturday, continue to hinder salvage operations Monday. Waves […]
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American Electric Power and Edison International received the Edison Electric Institute's 2017 Edison Award, the electric power industry's most prestigious honor. A panel of former energy company chief executives selected AEP and Edison International for the 89th annual award from a group of distinguished finalists.
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The journey to a second straight national championship will now run through Albany.
Now that the Gamecocks have punched their tickets to the Sweet 16, fans can now purchase their tickets to cheer South Carolina on as they defend their title.
Games for the Albany Regional will take place at Times Union Center on Saturday, March 24 and Monday, March 26. The Elite Eight game on Monday will begin at 7 p.m.
Ticket booklets can be purchased through the South Carolina Athletics Ticket Office. The price is $58 per seat. The booklet includes tickets for both Saturday and Monday. If the Gamecocks do not win on Saturday, fans will have a chance to request a refund for the ticket price of Monday’s game.
To order your tickets, call 1-800-4SC-FANS (1-800-472-3267).
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Supporters of Kenya's opposition Friday held demonstrations in the capital and other strongholds to demand the exit of several electoral officials before a rerun presidential vote later this month.
The demonstration in Nairobi was largely peaceful but in the opposition center of Kisumu police fired tear gas and shots in the air to disperse demonstrators. There were also protests in Bungoma, Mombasa and Kakamega, all cities with large opposition followings.
Kenya's top court nullified the August re-election of President Uhuru Kenyatta, citing irregularities and illegalities in the vote counting.
In Nairobi Friday, protesters carried placards saying "Chiloba Must Go," citing the chairman of the electoral commission that the opposition wants gone before the Oct. 26 repeat election.
Kenyatta's opponent Raila Odinga did not appear at any of the protests Friday.
In September last year the Bank of England launched its new polymer £10 notes following the successful launch of new £5 notes earlier in the year.
The old style £10 notes are gradually being phased out but when will they cease to be legal tender?
If you have any of the old tenners stashed away in piggy banks now would be a good time to dig them out before they become worthless.
The Bank of England have said the old £10 notes will cease to be legal tender on 1st March.
This is the last date you will be able to use them to pay for items in shops but they won;t become completely worthless on this date. After 1st March you will still be able to swap old notes for new ones at banks, building societies and post offices.
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CECILTON, Md. (AP) — Maryland State Police say an off-duty trooper has been charged with driving while impaired after he rear-ended a car while driving a state police vehicle.
The police agency said in a news release that the crash happened late Sunday in Cecil County, just west of the Delaware border. Authorities say Trooper First Class Tanner Nickerson was driving a state police vehicle when he ran into the back of a car.
Officials say the driver of the car and a 10-year-old passenger were treated at a hospital for minor injuries. Nickerson was not hurt.
Nickerson is charged with driving under the influence, driving while impaired, failure to control speed to avoid a collision, reckless driving and negligent driving.
Nickerson, a 6-year veteran of the agency, was suspended with pay.
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Police in Thunder Bay, Ont., say they're looking for two suspects in a reported robbery of a Mac's convenience store early Friday morning.
According to a written release issued Friday afternoon, two males entered the Mac's on Arthur Street at around 12:30 a.m. armed with a baseball bat and a knife. One of the males allegedly approached the clerk with his face covered.
While the two were in the store, police said a 28-year-old woman entered the building and was approached by the suspect with the knife. Both suspects left the store on foot after getting money and cigarettes, police said, adding that no one was hurt.
One of the males is described as five-feet-seven-inches tall with a thin build, wearing all-black clothing. The other is described as being five-feet-10-inches tall with a thin build, short black hair and bruising on the face. Police said he was wearing a black hoodie, grey pants and white shoes.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Thunder Bay police or Crime Stoppers.
A foundation that puts schoolkids in contact with Nobel Peace Prize-winners for a weekend conference of workshops and inspirational talks is coming to Western Connecticut State University for the first time. Headlining the Peace Jam conference on Feb. 25 and 26 at WCSU's midtown campus is women's rights advocate Leymah Gbowee , whose nonviolent movement of Christians and Muslims helped end the civil war in her native Liberia.
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Director at M. Billingham & Co, Harry Billingham, said: “The idea for the Billingham 72 was conceived by our newly formed in-house design team, following extensive research into the market.
“They identified a need for a secure but lightweight bag to protect smaller systems or fixed lens cameras, particularly those with heavier bodies, that also gives photographers immediate access to their equipment.”
In terms of design, the small camera bag will come in five colour combinations with Billingham saying it will remain moisture and heat resistant for its entire use. This is useful for photographers on location and those travelling to shoots.
The company also claim that the Billingham 72 will offer the necessary protection for your treasured camera with a newly designed protective foam built in.
Midzi death inquest postponed indefinitely
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THE inquest into the death of former Zanu PF Harare provincial chairman, Amos Midzi, who is suspected to have committed suicide at his Beatrice farm in June 2015, has been postponed indefinitely although police say they have completed investigations …
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The electoral law, a saga almost nine years in the making, entered its closing chapter Wednesday after Cabinet referred the bill to Parliament, paving the way for elections in May 2018 . Lebanon will be divided into 15 electoral districts based on a proportional voting system and the agreement states that the preferential vote will be based on the district rather than the governorate as had been demanded by some parties, notably the Free Patriotic Movement.
Speaker Nabih Berri called for the Parliament to meet Friday to approve the new electoral law.
The law represents a major political victory for both Hariri and Aoun, as both had hinged the success of their respective tenures on formulating a new electoral law.
The electoral law included 125 articles.
Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Ali Qanso said that rivals managed to agree on a vote law "despite our reservations," reiterating that Lebanon should be treated as one constituency for elections.
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ROME — Lazio striker Ciro Immobile was sent off as Torino ended a four-match winless streak with a 3-1 victory in Serie A on Monday.
Immobile, who has 15 goals this season, was shown a direct red before the break for jerking his head at Nicolas Burdisso and landing his shoulder in the defender's face.
Immobile, who previously played for Torino, had been protesting for an apparent handball by Iago Falque on a cross of his inside the area.
Torino took control in the second half with goals from Alejandro Berenguer and Tomas Rincon. Luis Alberto pulled one back for Lazio but Simone Edera restored Torino's two-goal advantage.
Immobile and Torino counterpart Andrea Belotti hit the post in the first half.
Lazio remained fifth while Torino moved up from the bottom half to eighth.
Torino hadn't won at Lazio since 1993.
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When franchise holders approached the Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission to host the seventh staging of the Caribbean Gaming Show and Summit, there was no hesitation in accepting the invitation to stage the two-day event, which will take place at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, St James, starting today. The summit will address topical issues such as anti-money laundering, gaming, the future of gaming and lotteries, responsible gaming, and more.
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Delays are building on the M62 motorway after a vehicle overturned.
Highways England said two lanes of the M62 westbound are now closed between Junction 34 near Knottingley and Junction 35 at Rawcliffe.
Motorists have been warned to take care on approach after the vehicle overturned at around 1.30pm today (Tuesday).
TV personality-model Katie Price has reportedly been asked to take a lie detector test by husband Kieran Hayler.She first raised concerns over their four-year marriage after posting cryptic messages on social media about cheating - before deleting them.The model then seemed to add fuel to the fire when she was pictured without her wedding ring.According to the Sun newspaper, Hayler wants his wife to take the test to prove nothing happened between Price and DJ Tom Zanetti.She worked with the musician on her recent solo material, and Hayler voiced his disapproval at their close relationship on reality show "My Crazy Life".The insider said: "Things have been tense for a while between them but recently everything came to a head and they had a row - Kieran wants Katie to take a lie detector test to prove she didn't cheat on him with Tom, but she's refusing to do it."She's taken her ring off as a show of protest. She doesn't see why she should do it - he was the one who cheated on her!"
Tonight’s WWE RAW Preview (01/02) – Will Neville Earn His Crown, Last Man Standing, More
The first RAW of 2017 airs live tonight from the Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida.
The biggest item WWE is promoting tonight is Goldberg’s return to RAW. The former WCW Champion is expected to address Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman tonight, less than four weeks before they meet in the 30-man Royal Rumble match. In the promotional blurb for tonight’s show, WWE.com adds that Goldberg “never makes an appearance unless it means something.”
Here’s what WWE is promoting for tonight’s episode of RAW:
– What does Goldberg have in store?
– Can Sami Zayn be the Last Man Standing?
– Are Kevin Owens’ days numbered?
– Will Neville earn his crown as “King of the Cruiserweights”?
– What’s next for Bayley?
The annual meeting of the Horncastle Festivals Committee will be held on Thursday March 29 at the Admiral Rodney Hotel (7pm).
Anyone interested in the festival and able to offer support, ideas and assistance is welcome to attend.
The committee runs the Horncastle Christmas Market which attracts hundreds of visitors to the town.
St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Alex Reyes will have season-ending Tommy John surgery after an MRI revealed a tear of the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow, the team announced.
Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak said Reyes will likely have the surgery on Thursday, with surgery being performed by team physician Dr. George Paletta.
Reyes had soreness in the elbow prior to the team reporting for spring training and will also not pitch in next month's World Baseball Classic for the Dominican Republic.
The 22-year-old Reyes, who is ranked the No. 4 overall prospect by Baseball America, made his major league debut last August and went 4-1 with a 1.57 ERA in five starts. He also made seven relief appearances with his fastball averaging more than 97 mph.
He also strained strained a ligament in his elbow while a minor leaguer in 2013.
The Cardinals missed the playoffs in 2016 with a mark of 86-76 after making the postseason the previous five seasons.
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People who benefited from Dunbar as youngsters raised money to see that the next generation enjoys what the center has to offer.
EPIC launched the "My Calls, My Data" campaign today, urging the public to support a proposal to end the FCC's data retention mandate. The 1986 regulation requires telephone companies to keep the telephone numbers dialed, date, time, and call length of all U.S. telephone customers for an 18-month period. An EPIC-led coalition filed a petition in 2015 calling for repeal of the rule, saying that the FCC's mandate "violates the fundamental right to privacy, exposes consumers to data breaches, stifles innovation, and reduces competition." The FCC is now seeking comments. "There is hardly a better regulation to end than the FCC's data retention mandate," said EPIC President Marc Rotenberg. "It is ineffective, burdensome, and costly." Comments may be filed online and are due by June 16, 2017.
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There were scenes of joy and despair at the Moscow Fan Fest as England booked their place in the Quarter-Finals with a penalty shootout victory over Colombia.
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DG ISPR Maj Gen Asif Ghafoor with international wrestlers Badshah Khan, Bram and Tiny Iron who arrive to participate in 2nd season of Pro Wrestling Entertainment (PWE) 2018, will be held in August 2018.
UFC 216 is a day away and the fourth episode of Embedded was released on the UFC’s YouTube channel.
In the episode, flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson shops for suits and studio equipment. His opponent Ray Borg works out at the UFC Performance Institute. Heavyweight Derrick Lewis does his pre-weigh in under the watchful eye of Hall of Famer Forrest Griffin, as opponent Fabricio Werdum announces his arrival in the UFC office. Interim lightweight title contender Tony Ferguson tries on his fight night wardrobe, and fellow headliner Kevin Lee visits a children’s cancer center. Then the stars head to T-Mobile for media day interviews and faceoffs.
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hood county news On Sept. 1, for the first time ever, veterans who committed suicide were honored in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington
The summit between President Moon Jae-in and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is set to take place on Friday in the inter-Korean truce village of Panmunjom.
Foreign Minister Kang said: "The South-North summit talks are expected to be a venue where the leaders discuss the issue of denuclearisation frankly and verify North Korea's commitment to denuclearisation.
"The two Koreas will likely form a common understanding of the ways to institute peace, which could build a permanent peace regime to replace their unstable armistice regime.”
The key agenda items for the historic summit will be denuclearisation, peace building and fence-mending between the Koreas.
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Slater was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento on Monday, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Slater will open the season back on the farm after failing the secure an Opening Day bench role with the Giants. The prospect held his own during his 34-game major-league debut in 2017, posting a respectable .282/.339/.402 line across 127 plate appearances, but the Giants decided to keep Jarrett Parker and Gorkys Hernandez -- who are both out of options -- around as outfield depth instead. Slater should be up at some point in 2018 if he continues to excel in the upper minors.
The shows that anime fans initially found interesting and were later happy to have watched them have starred as the subject of this latest ranking, with the hugely popular Kemono Friends somehow being pushed away from 1st place by one particularly witchy underdog.
The ranking:
1. Little Witch Academia
2. Kobayashi-san Chi no Maid Dragon
3. Gabriel Dropout
4. KonoSuba 2
5. Kemono Friends
6. Youjo Senki
7. Masamune-kun no Revenge
8. ACCA: 13-ku Kansatsu-ka
9. Demi-chan wa Kataritai
10. Urara Meirochou
Serious disease insurance to cover 20 mln Chinese: Premier Li
More than 20 million Chinese people will be covered by a serious disease insurance program as the government is increasing subsidies this year, Premier Li Keqiang said Tuesday.
Li made the remarks at a press conference after the conclusion of the annual session of China's top legislature.
"More than 30 million Chinese people still live below the poverty line and face the risk of falling back to poverty due to serious diseases," Li said.
He said the government subsidies for basic health care insurance will be raised and half of the increase will be spent on the serious disease insurance program.
The program will also cover more types of serious diseases, he said.
Talking about lowering overall tariffs on imports, Li said the much-needed anti-cancer drugs might phase in zero tariffs.
Li also said that the government will make quality medical resources more accessible at the community level.
More than 1,000 migrants tried to jump a high double fence between Morocco and the Spanish enclave of Ceuta on Sunday in a violent assault that saw one officer lose an eye, local authorities said.
A group of 1,100 people from sub-Saharan Africa trying to reach Europe stormed the border fence just after 4 am on New Year’s Day in an “extremely violent and organised” way, said the central government’s representative office in Ceuta.
None however managed to get through, bar two who were badly injured and taken to hospital in Ceuta, the office said in a statement. A similar assault on December 9 saw more than 400 migrants enter the tiny enclave.
They tried “to force open some of the doors in the external fence, using iron bars, wire cutters and large stones with which they assaulted Moroccan forces and (Spanish) Guardia Civil (police) agents,” it added.
When parents get a flu shot, their kids are more likely to be vaccinated against not only the flu, but also other diseases, new research reveals. Investigators first focused on the flu vaccine, and found that the kids of parents who got the flu shot were nearly three times more likely to get the shot themselves.
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Graveman (shoulder) expects to miss just one start during his stint on the 10-day disabled list, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Graveman said that if the disabled list were still set at 15 days, he likely would have just been pushed back a few days. This is a great example of why the 10-day disabled list should help both teams and players; the Athletics aren't tempted to rush Graveman along to save a roster spot, and Graveman doesn't have to miss multiple starts due to what appears to be a minor injury. If Graveman indeed misses the minimum 10 days, he will be able to return April 25 against the Angels.
DUBAI, May 30 (Reuters) - Iran’s oil minister has asked OPEC to support his country against what he called “illegal, unilateral and extraterritorial sanctions” referring to the United States sanctions on the OPEC member after the U.S. pulled out of a nuclear deal with Tehran.
U.S. President Donald Trump earlier this month abandoned a nuclear deal with Iran and announced the “highest level” of sanctions against the OPEC member. Iran is the third-largest oil producer in the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries after Saudi Arabia and Iraq.
“I would like to... seek OPEC’s support in accordance with Article 2 of the OPEC Statute, which emphasises safeguarding the interests of member countries individually and collectively,” Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Zanganeh said in a letter seen by Reuters.
The letter was addressed to the United Arab Emirates Energy Minister Suhail al-Mazrouei, who holds OPEC presidency in 2018. (Reporting by Rania El Gamal. Editing by Jane Merriman)
Do you have seashells? I do! Living near the water makes it easy for me to collect them. I also like to make things out of the shells.
Here is a simple but pretty way to make a shell frame. All you need is a wood picture frame, seashells and hot glue (get an adult to help with the glue).
If you want, you can color the seashells and add gems. I think it is a good idea to lay everything out on the frame to make sure it fits and also make the design look great. Then go back and glue the shells to the frame.
The next idea is to do cool designs on the seashells like puppies, a rainbow, a cat, birds or your pet.
Good beaches to go to are Southampton Main Beach and Two Mile Hollow Beach in East Hampton.
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While investigating a kidnapping, Archer reveals too much about Figgis and Krieger reveals too much about his past.
President Donald Trump consumed TV headlines with amusement. Reports of tumult in the administration were at a feverish pitch — as the president reflected on the latest staff departures during an Oval Office conversation with Vice President Mike Pence and Chief of Staff John Kelly.
China c.bank lends $57.3 bln via MLF, rates unchanged
BEIJING, Feb 15 (Reuters) - China's central bank said on Wednesday it lent 393.5 billion yuan ($57.30 billion) to 22 financial institutions via its medium-term lending facility (MLF).
Interest rates on the MLF loans were unchanged at 2.95 percent for six-month loans and 3.1 percent for one-year loans, the People's Bank of China (PBOC) said on its official weibo account.
The central bank lent 150 billion yuan for six months and 243.5 billion yuan for one year.
HELENA – Helena held its annual St. Patrick’s Day parade downtown on Saturday morning.
The streets of Last Chance Gulch were lined with people decorated in green.
“We’re out here to watch the parade,” Helena resident Brenna Young said. “We have a lot of Irish heritage and I use to Irish dance when I was a little kid and so we come and watch the dancers every year and watch the parades.”
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Police cars and fire trucks paved the way for parade participants while spectators waved to people driving classic cars.
Young added that she wouldn’t miss the St. Patrick’s Day parade for anything and was happy to share the memory with her daughter.
After 10 years of state oversight, a locally elected board will now govern Compton Community College District, in California.
"Returning control of Compton Community College District to the elected Board of Trustees has been a top priority of ours," said Cecilia Estolano, president of the California Community Colleges Board of Governors, in a news release. "We will do everything in our power to help Compton achieve that next milestone of accreditation and full independence."
Ten years ago state lawmakers appointed a special trustee to oversee the district after administrative failure and fraud led to the college's accreditation being revoked. The college district's governing board and other state officials agreed that Compton has for two consecutive years met a comprehensive set of requirements detailed in its recovery plan.
Open-records disclosures can no longer include information on cybersecurity plans and vulnerabilities in Michigan.
Gov. Rick Snyder signed legislation Monday that allows for the exclusion of cybersecurity information shared with Michigan State Police and other government bodies. The changes cleared the Legislature in a bill sponsored by Republican Rep. Brandt Iden of Oshtemo earlier this month.
Supporters say the exemption reassures companies that sensitive information shared with officials in the event of a security breach does not surface in public-records requests under Michigan's Freedom of Information Act.
The exclusion also applies to requests that could trigger future security breaches. The Michigan Press Association opposes the curtailment, saying it allows for excessive exemption-taking.
Last week, the state announced that a recent audit found phishing vulnerabilities among its public employees.
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NEW ORLEANS — The city of New Orleans is perhaps one of the best examples of what President Donald Trump calls the country's "crumbling infrastructure."
When a heavy rain hits the 300-year-old city, residents have to move their cars to higher ground for fear of street flooding. And when pressure drops in the city's aging water delivery system, restaurants and cafes have to boil water to feed customers.
City officials say New Orleans needs more than $11 billion to update key parts of its infrastructure. The city has about $2 billion in hand, but it's not clear that Trump's plan will help make up the gap. New Orleans' mayor says Trump's proposal puts the onus on cities and states to raise taxes and fees to pay for the improvements.
A man who was stabbed Sunday afternoon died in hospital later that day, according to police.
Police said the unidentified victim was involved in an altercation with another man on Munson Village Road, which led to him being stabbed. He was rushed to hospital for treatment but succumbed due to his injuries.
A suspect is in custody in connection with the stabbing, police said.
The country’s murder count is 85 for 2017.
He who covers an offence,promotes love but he who repeats the matter separates close friends.
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EDMONTON — A 40-year-old man has been seriously hurt after being hit by a pickup truck in Edmonton.
Police say the man had life-threatening head injuries after the truck hit him while he was crossing a street in the area of 82 Street and 130 Avenue just after 8 p.m. Thursday.
It's not known if he was in a crosswalk when he was hit.
Police say the driver of the truck did not stop.
The truck is a 2011 white Ford F-250 Superduty crew with a long box and licence plate BDC 1081.
It is also described as being covered with thick white/grey dust, having a construction rack/rebar in the box with "Backrack" on it, tinted windows and damage to the front end.
Paul Rogers has been named Area President for the Capitol Coast, which includes 4 stations in Tallahassee and five in Panama City.
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Pregnancy was never easy for Chrissy Teigen.
She has been open about the fact that conceiving a child was a several-years-long struggle for her and husband John Legend before the birth of their daughter, Luna, in April 2016. Life after pregnancy presented difficulties as well, as Teigen recently opened up about her experiences with postpartum depression.
Now that those battles are behind her, the model is considering other options for children she may have in the future.
"I would definitely adopt or have foster children," she told Marie Claire. "Maybe I should be scared [of having postpartum depression again], but I don't know. It couldn't be any worse than it was—could it?"
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Ironically enough, Spezza's return comes against the same team that put him on the shelf . Two weeks ago, Jets forward Adam Lowry rocked the veteran center with this hit: That put the 33-year-old on the shelf for five games, during which Dallas went 1-4-0.
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Power lines and tree limbs were knocked down Sunday evening into Monday morning by powerful winds that swept through the area. One local business reported wind damage as the front glass wall of Dirt Cheap Surplus in Lewistown caved in.
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Huge congratulations are in order for synchronised ice skaters from the Isle of Wight.
Skaters from Wight Sequins, Wight Sparkles, Wight Crystals and Wight Jewels all competed in a national competition – the Wales and West Viola synchronised Ice Skating Championships – in Cardiff at the weekend.
Between them, the teams picked up three silvers and a gold medal. This is despite not having a home rink to train on (since Ryde Arena was closed by AEW in October 2016), meaning the IW teams are on the ice for only a fraction of the time other teams are.
Scores on the doors
Well done to all who took part, the results were:
Silver – Wight Sequins
Silver – Wight Sparkles
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The number of students at New Orleans’ longtime maritime school has dropped by half since it began building a new $7 million facility two years ago in New Orleans East, the result of a sluggish oil and gas industry.
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Before the Hadid sisters, the Olsen twins dominated the fashion scene — and one could argue that they still do. The former child stars, who got their start on "Full House," found their true calling as fashion designers.
Since launching brands The Row and Elizabeth and James, the sisters have been honored to receive major fashion awards for their fearless sense of style. Never ones to put boundaries around fashion, they've inspired numerous trends, including choker necklaces, big sunglasses, and oversized layers.
Keep scrolling to see how their fashion sense has played out over the last 18 years.
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A small, nondescript neighbourhood in Meerut provides 95% of brass instruments to wedding bands across the country — from Kashmir to Kanyakumari. However, this decades-old business has been on a downward trend as almost half of the 100 units that were operating in Meerut's Jali Kothi neighbourhood have closed down in recent years and those still around rue a lack of government aid in preserving the industry along with dwindling demand from a changing clientele.
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Negotiations for the TTIP trade treaty between the EU and US have been "paralysed" since mid-2013, former EU trade commissioner Karel de Gucht has said. He told Dutch newspaper FD that the US had never offered a "serious counterproposal" on access to public procurement. He said the there was no chance a deal would be signed in 2017.
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Keith O'Brien, first cardinal to recuse himself from a conclave because of a personal scandal has died
Rochester Institute of Technology's annual FreezeFest offers some mirth amid the chill this week, with a lineup of winter-themed programs and events planned for Thursday, February 16, through Sunday, February 19. This year's headlining act is actor and comedian T.J. Miller, whose standup style consists of charmingly casual observations and wild-eyed anecdotes. He's also known for his role in the HBO series "Silicon Valley," and has appeared or provided voices in numerous films, television shows, and video games including "Chelsea Lately," "Get Him to the Greek," "How to Train Your Dragon 2," and "Office Christmas Party."
Miller will perform on Saturday, February 18, at 9 p.m., in RIT's Gordon Field House (RIT Campus, Lomb Memorial Drive). Tickets are $15 for students; $20 for RIT faculty, staff, and alumni; and $30 for the public. Tickets and more information is available through the box office, by calling 475-4121, or through RITtickets.com.
Cristiano Returns to Real Madrid Training Group
MADRID  Portuguese striker Cristiano Ronaldo on Friday returned to the training group with Real Madrid before traveling to Valencia for a La Liga game against Levante.
Defenders Sergio Ramos and Raphael Varane also participated in the training session, appearing to be fully recovered from their injuries and ready to play against Levante.
After two days of absence, Cristiano returned to train with his teammates under the guidance of coach Zinedine Zidane, without any apparent effects of the muscle pain that forced him to train alone this week.
Meanwhile, the injured Jesus Vallejo and Dani Ceballos continued to be absent from the group session, while Isco Alarcon returned to train after recovering from his hip problems.
tad rhino wrote: thing is, and I don't know why, but the players in the end wanted him out. 2/3 ex players/staff said the same. no idea what he did to upset them so much
Would it be unusual for a number of players to want another player out if CEO and management made it clear by foul means or foul that they wanted that player out? Racial discrimination is a disgraceful way to go about one's business IMO.I'm pleased the club has learnt from that experience and hasn't consciously, knowingly, unconsciously or unknowingly repeated the offences since.
A West Philadelphia laundromat was the target of a robbery, and now police are asking for help tracking down the suspect.Investigators released surveillance video of the March 8th incident.They say around 4 p.m. a man entered the Cedar Laundromat on the 500 block of South 60th Street, where he loitered for more than an hour.Investigators say he then approached the cashier and demanded money while simulating a firearm in his pocket.The suspect got away with $100.Police released the following description of the suspect:Black male, beard, 25-35 years-of-age, wearing a dark gray hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans, and red sneakers.If you have any information about this crime or this suspect, you are asked to contact Det. Blount at the Philadelphia Police Southwest Detective Division: 215-686-3183/3184.------
A horrifying phone scam is targeting people in Washington County.
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office has received several reports about an unknown caller claiming to have kidnapped a family member.
The caller states a family member is being held hostage and realistic-sounding screams and yelling are heard in the background.
The caller demands ransom money to release the hostage.
Deputies said there is no evidence that anyone has been kidnapped or harmed in connection with these calls.
Anyone with information about this or any crime is encouraged to call non-emergency dispatch at 503-629-0111.
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Trail residents will be voting for a new mayor in October.
Mike Martin announced he won’t be running when BC residents hit the polls for this fall’s municipal election. He made the announcement at tonight’s city council meeting.
Martin was elected mayor in 2014 with 61.8% of the vote. He replaced longtime mayor Dieter Bogs who had held the position since 1997.
Tonight’s meeting was also the last for City Councillor Kevin Jolly. Jolly was first elected to council in 2011 and again in 2014. He’ll be starting a new job in May in Fort St. John.
NEW YORK (AP)  The New York City police commissioner calls the subway pipe-bombing a "terror-related incident"
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His Majesty King Makhosonke of the Ndebele Kingdom visited the High Commission of India Pretoria, the first official contact with the Government of India. The two sides discussed a deepening of relations between India and the Ndebele Kingdom inclusive of technical training and assistance, scholarship schemes of the Government of India, and an enhanced cultural interface strengthening thereby people to people contacts between the two sides.
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A man in Massachusetts has taken his patriotism to a whole new level for the 4th of July.Arthur McCann has transformed his front lawn into a red, white and blue American flag.It's complete with 50 stars and 13 stripes.He used field paint, stencils and measuring tape to get the job done.It only took him about two hours.McCann says he just loves America and being creative.
Delightful tsundere Sawamura Spencer Eriri of Saekano can be seen relaxing in her cute bathing suit whilst sitting in a pool tube as demonstrated by this Good Smile Company figure, tasking more perverted individuals with providing the “pool water” – buyers can subject poor Eriri to their twisted fantasies next May.
Sawamura Spencer Eriri can be pre-ordered now.
India celebrates its 71st Independence Day on August 15, 2017.
Indian cinema has commemorated the spirit of freedom in its films and songs. And no I-Day celebration is complete without Bollywood-style patriotism.
This is the perfect time when we all hear classic patriotic songs. Here's our list of top ten patriotic songs from Bollywood that will reignite the fire of patriotism.
These songs depict the perfect love and respect towards our nation and bring out the patriotism in us.
Are these songs already in your playlist?
Which is your favourite Bollywood patriotic song?
Jai Hind!
Islamic State allegedly used PayPal and fake eBay transactions to channel money to an operative in the US, The Wall Street Journal reports. The man who allegedly received the money was American citizen Mohamed Elshinawy, who was arrested last year in Maryland. The FBI claims that Elshinawy, in his early 30s, sold computer printers on eBay as a front in order to receive the payments through PayPal.
The details have come to light because of a recently unsealed FBI affidavit, which alleges Elshinawy was part of a worldwide network that used such channels to fund ISIS. Elshinawy received $8,700 from ISIS, including five PayPal payments from senior ISIS official Siful Sujan through his technology company. Those funds were used to buy a laptop, a cellphone, and a VPN to communicate with IS, according to the affidavit. Sujan was killed in a drone strike in 2015.
SEATTLE -- Ichiro Suzuki received a rousing ovation Monday for his first at-bat in Safeco Field as a member of the 3,000-hit club.
The Japanese star spent his first 11½ American seasons with Seattle, getting 2,533 hits before heading to the New York Yankees and Miami Marlins.
He batted ninth for Miami on Monday in his first appearance at Safeco since June 12, 2014, when he was with the Yankees.
With the Mariners leading 3-0, Suzuki grounded out to second to end the third inning.
The 43-year-old got his 3,000th career hit last season, and the Mariners had a pregame video tribute for him on the scoreboard, followed by an introduction at home plate with several former Seattle teammates. Suzuki also had 1,278 hits in nine seasons in Japan.
Suzuki entered with one hit in 12 at-bats this season.
Police made an arrest in connection to van thefts in the area.
The Mercury reported last week that a spate of van thefts occurred in Stamford, as well as one in Morton, during January.
On Sunday, a van was stopped in West Deeping and police arrested its two occupants who officers say were carrying items that could be used in theft.
But they were then released without charge.
Ian Martin, community policing inspector for Stamford, Bourne and the Deepings, said:“Unfortunately, there is insufficient evidence to charge them and they have been released.”
He added that officers are being proactive and upping patrols to catch the thieves.
Police have received further reports that vans were broken into overnight between January 20 and 21.
In one of the incidents a van was broken into in Rutland Road, Stamford. In the other, a van was targeted by thieves in Norfolk Square, Stamford.
If you have information, call police on 101.
Shonda Rhimes has moved on! The brilliant producer will start a new gig with Netflix creating content that will blow us all away. For now, all of the TGIT shows will remain in tack. “Scandal” is the only show to announce their final season, but will this spark a near-ending for other shows “HTGAWM” and “Grey’s Anatomy?”
WASHINGTON, April 20 Federal Reserve Governor Jerome Powell expressed support Thursday for removing the qualitative standard applied by regulators to regular stress testing of banks.
Powell said that applying a qualitative standard after the financial crisis played a key role in getting banks to understand their risks. But as banks have improved their books after the financial crisis, the need for that part of the regular stress test has lessened. "We’ve seen a great deal of progress," he said. “I do think we’re getting to the point where qualitative supervision of risk management can no longer be part of the stress test but will return to being part of the normal supervision of firms." (Reporting by Pete Schroeder; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
Maybe it was the rendition of La Traviata during the ship's opera highlights show. Maybe it was the dinner of lobster flown in that day from Maine.
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An accidental death in a Cole County driveway. The patrol says the driver was repositioning his pickup in the driveway on Route Y southeast of Jefferson City near Taos early Saturday, when he backed into Carole Thomas. The 75-year-old was dead by the time responders got there.
One man is dead and another has critical injuries after an apparent drunk – driving crash near Belle. Troopers say Matt Nilges died in the early Saturday morning accident. The driver was badly injured and was flown to a St. Louis hospital. The crash happened on Highway – 28 near the intersection with Highway – 89 in Maries County.
Little Paul and Angelo try to agree on their next steps, while Primo and Leonardo mobilize the local community. An FX Original Series. Sundays at 10 PM.
May 3 Iridex Corp
* Iridex announces first quarter 2017 financial results
* Q1 revenue fell 12 percent to $10.5 million
* Sees FY 2017 revenue $46 million to $49 million
* Iridex-Continues to anticipate for full year 2017 sales of 400 to 450 g6 systems, currently expects g6 probe shipments to range from 35,000 to 40,000
* Iridex Corp qtrly loss per share $0.16
* Iridex-For full year 2017 expects revenue from its medical retina business will decline in low single digits with some "quarter-to-quarter lumpiness"
* Iridex Corp - For full year 2017 expects revenue from surgical retina business will continue to decline in mid-to-high single digits
* Iridex Corp - Revenue growth is expected to be more heavily weighted towards second half of 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Former Nigerian leaders, Yakubu Gowon, Olusegun Obasanjo, Ernest Shonekan combine with former deputies, Ebitu Ukiwe, Alex Ekwueme, Oladipo Diya and current vice president Professor Yemi Osinbajo sing a hymn for a greater, united and peaceful Nigeria in 2017.
The song is Isaac Watts hymn, 'Our God, Our Help in Ages Past,' with the video recorded early December 2016.
The video will surely give Nigerians the right vibes to begin another year's journey.
Happy New Year for Nigeria. With celestial help, Nigeria shall surely overcome the present difficulties!.
A Las Vegas woman has consumed 37 hot dogs to win her fifth straight title in the women’s side of the annual July 4 contest.
The Las Vegas competitor fell short of the 41 hot dogs she ate last year but still easily beat second-place finisher Michelle Lesco, of Tucson, Arizona. Ms Lesco ate 28 sausages and buns.
Thousands of people braved high temperatures to witness the Nathan’s Famous July Fourth hot dog eating contest on the Coney Island boardwalk, New York.
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Ms Sudo was a fan favourite, drawing big cheers from the crowd during her performance, which was slightly delayed after she requested new water to soak her buns.
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In a major win for the Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party, the Supreme Court of India on Wednesday overturned the Delhi High Court order in a majority decision stating that the elected government has the real power in Delhi and not the lieutenant-governor. In its over-500-page judgment, a five-member bench led by Chief Justice Dipak Misra made several observations on the power tussle between the Kejriwal government in Delhi and L-G Anil Bajial, representing the Centre.
This is the full-text of the Supreme Court judgment on AAP-Centre tussle in Delhi.
Supreme Court verdict on AAP-Centre tussle (pages 1-235)
Supreme Court verdict on AAP-Centre tussle (pages 236-535)
Click here to follow LIVE updates on AAP-LG power struggle
LONDON, May 31 (Reuters) - European shares opened just slightly up on Thursday as investors waited to see whether Italy's political crisis would finally be resolved and fresh trade war fears weighed on German automakers.
Milan's bourse opened higher but nervousness about the ongoing negotiations was palpable with the FTSE MIB index making strong swings, falling up to 0.4 percent before rising back to 0.3 percent as shares in financials recovered.
Italy's banking index, which is down more than 5 percent so far this week, extended yesterday's gains with a 1 percent rise.
The pan-European STOXX 600 index was up 0.1 percent by 0735 GMT but Germany's DAX was down 0.2 percent as car makers Volkswagen and Daimler lost 1.3 and 0.9 percent respectively after a report President Trump wanted to block German luxury cars from the U.S. market.
(Reporting by Julien Ponthus, Editing by Kit Rees)
Fresh Hop Fest & Fall Beer Showcase
While some of MPLS + STPL’s unlimited beer tasting parties have dozens and dozens of brewers on hand, it’s also nice to sometimes have a little efficiency in your sampling. For example: If you’re a hop head and only want a four hour blitz of single, double, triple IPAs, and Oktoberfest brews, and big ciders, then Town Hall Lanes—the bowling alley gastro pub run by Town Hall Brewery—is right up your alley. They’ve got 30 different taps from all over the country with a dynamic range of flavors for you to try, plus they’ll have food to keep you right. There may even be some local celeb beer drinkers attending and getting crazy. 1-5 PM. $40. —Art Humes
Town Hall Lanes, 5019 S 34th Ave, MPLS; thlanes.com
A South Carolina woman says she was raped daily for two months while chained inside a container by a man accused of killing her boyfriend and six others.
Kala Brown spoke to the TV show “Dr. Phil,” marking the first time she’s talked publicly since her Nov. 3 rescue.
Brown told host Phillip McGraw that Todd Kohlhepp shot her boyfriend in the chest, then gagged her, handcuffed her ankles and wrists, chained her by the neck and raped her.
Kohlhepp faces murder, kidnapping and weapon charges. He is not charged with sexual assault. Spokesmen for the sheriff and prosecutor declined to address rape allegations or whether more charges are forthcoming.
The Associated Press normally does not identify victims of sexual assault but is naming Brown after she publicly identified herself.
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- The Hope men's basketball team defeated Calvin 76-59 on Saturday in part two of their regular season series.
Jason Beckman and Dante Hawkins combined for 45 points in the win as the team moved to 13-8 overall.
PHOTOGRAPHS FROM BOYHOOD
On until January 28 at Irma Stern Gallery, 25 Cecil Rd, Rosebank
On the leafy lower campus of UCT, the Irma Stern Gallery is showing a subtle exhibition of 1950s photographs by writer JM Coetzee. Curated by Farzanah Badsha and Hermann Wittenberg, Photographs from Boyhood offers an insight into his childhood.
TIRED FROM SMILING
On until January 13 at SMAC Gallery, 145 Sir Lowry Rd, Woodstock
Painter Kate Gottgens is showing Tired from Smiling, a dystopian vision of suburbia, overgrown gardens, empty swimming pools and washed out family portraits.
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - The St. Matthews Police Department has charged three men in connection a murder from 2017.
Matthew Upton was killed in the 500 block of Quails Run Road in the Mallgate Apartment complex on November 19.
Gary Burns, Quantez Willis and Dwayne Dunn are all charged with complicity to murder and complicity to tampering with physical evidence.
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Madoff sons' estates to forfeit $23M in ill-gotten gains The estates of Bernie Madoff’s sons have agreed to fork over $23 million in ill-gotten gains from years of benefiting their dad’s Ponzi scheme, according to a joint announcement Tuesday...
Madoff cooked the books because he 'wanted to please everybody' A treasure trove awaits Bernie Madoff obsessives who log into the website for US Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of New York. There they’ll find nearly 500 pages of verbiage —...
Bernie Madoff’s closest prison pal is a crime-family boss Shortly after Bernie Madoff arrived in prison, at the start of a 150-year sentence, the mastermind behind the largest fraud in financial history was slapped across the face. Madoff was...
Robert De Niro wouldn't make it in jail “I could not last long in jail. A year at the most if I am lucky,” De Niro told us.
The Virginia Department of Forestry says firefighters were busy Easter Sunday fighting a fire at Goshen Pass that has burned close to 3000 acres. As of late Sunday afternoon, the forestry department said they had it 80-percent contained.
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The Portland Timbers secured their club record sixth-straight win as they beat the Colorado Rapids 3-2 on the road Saturday. The Timbers are now tied for the second-most consecutive wins in MLS history.
The Timbers (6-3-2, 20 points) are now turning their attention to Saturday's home game against the LA Galaxy as they attempt to keep their winning streak alive.
The Portland Thorns (4-3-3, 15 points) earned a big 2-0 win over the Utah Royals at home Friday. Portland has now earned back-to-back wins and clean sheets. The Thorns are quickly turning their attention to Wednesday's home game against the first-place North Carolina Courage.
I'll be hosting a live chat here at 1 p.m. on Wednesday to answer all of your Timbers, Thorns, NWSL and MLS questions. Send your questions to @jamiebgoldberg on Twitter or leave your questions in the comments section and I'll stop by and answer everything at 1 p.m. We'll post a recap of the Q&A here.
-- Jamie Goldberg | jgoldberg@oregonian.com
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Anna Faris Leader of the Pack But Jack's Got A Better View
Anna Faris and Son Out With Her New Boyfriend
Anna Faris' posse is back to a party of 3.
Anna was out Sunday in L.A. taking a stroll with her boyfriend, Michael Barrett, and her son, Jack.
Jack looks pretty chill up on Barrett's shoulders and it shouldn't come as a surprise since Anna and Michael have been spending plenty of time together. The two were spotted just a couple weeks ago when they went house hunting together.
As for things with estranged hubby Chris Pratt, the two filed for divorce simultaneously Dec. 1 ... and they're asking for joint custody of Jack.
At least four people were killed and four more injured when a blast destroyed a convenience store and a home in the central English city of Leicester on Sunday, British police said.
Buhari needs to prove he is not dead – Former British lawmaker, Eric Joyce explodes again
A British politician and former military officer, Eric Stuart Joyce, has again stirred up controversy over the health of President Muhammadu Buhari. Joyce, who insisted that Buhari is dead , has now challenged the Nigerian President to prove otherwise. Writing on his website, he said: “Nigeria has an extremely capable acting president, of course, but […]
Buhari needs to prove he is not dead – Former British lawmaker, Eric Joyce explodes again
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New Delhi: Come January 25 and Shah Rukh Khan fans will get to see their favourite actor in and as 'Raees'. The much-awaited flick has raised the curiosity levels and now the superstar shared two new posters from the film.
The first poster has SRK and Mahira Khan. While Shah Rukh looks bruised in the poster Mahira has an intense posture with eyes shut. You have to see it to get that feel. Also, the caption used by SRK is dayum filmy.
The second poster gives us major gangster feel as Shah Rukh's head is covered in style with a keffiyeh and boy those black round glasses. Again, don't miss the caption there. 'Raees' has been directed by Rahul Dholakia and will be clashing at the box office with Hrithik Roshan starrer 'Kaabil'.
Check out the posters here:
The world’s unluckiest man has been found in Italy, 2000 years after his death.
This guy survived a volcanic eruption in Pompeii in 79AD, but while trying to escape the volcanic as and everything else that was going on he was killed.
Archaeologists believe that the man was trying to run with an injured leg, but died because a large rock (it’s a boulder clearly) crushed him.
They are still excavating the site, but they haven’t found his head yet.
What a way to go.
It's starting to feel like the JavaScript 'ecosystem' is broken. Especially npm and the proliferation of small libraries written by inexperienced developers. When is the industry going to move on? Angular is a behemoth. If the idea is to simplify with modules, I think they miss the point. The 'old' server side libraries, flask, ror, even .net MVC look elegant and simple in comparison. When will this stupidity end?
Occidental Petroleum (NYSE:OXY) CEO Vicki Hollub predicts U.S. oil prices will rise to "a solid $50 or above" over the next 12 months but that it is still too soon to say the oil crisis over.
"Inventories need to come down more," she tells Fortune. "There needs to be more certainty around the price today. Although we're close to $50, there's still uncertainty in the markets around whether it's going to stay at $50 or whether it's going to go lower."
Hollub also says OXY expects to raise oil production over the next few years to pre-downturn levels, up by 80K boe/day, or ~14% over the company's 2016 output from ongoing operations.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Guangzhou Echom Sci & Tech Co Ltd :
* Says it appoints Xu Jianxin as new general manager of the company
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/TXjTKv
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ICC World XI vs West Indies: When and where to watch Hurricane Relief T20I at Lord's, coverage on TV and live streaming
A notorious blackspot in Canberra's north will receive an upgrade as part of a multimillion dollar roads package to be announced in next Tuesday's ACT budget.
Traffic lights will be installed at two intersections on Tillyard Drive as part of $4 million worth of works on the Belconnen road.
It's one of several roads in the ACT to receive funding in the upcoming territory budget, with more detail to be released later on Thursday.
Traffic lights will be installed at a Canberra blackspot after years of pressure. Photo: Glenn Campbell
There have been at least 55 crashes on Tillyard Drive in the past five years, with 110 car crashes at the intersection of Tillyard and Ginninderra Drives between 2003 and 2016.
The lights will be installed on the intersections with Ginninderra Drive and Lhotsky Street, and Deputy Chief Minister Yvette Berry said it would make the road safer.
Anderson Senior center can use a little help
Our friends at the Anderson County Senior Center in Clinton are in need of several items to help them prepare meals for area seniors.
The Center hosts lunch two to three times a week and the crowds keep getting larger and larger. With that in mind, Senior center officials are asking for the community’s support.
The Senior center lists these items as being the most-needed:
Spaghetti noodles & sauce
Cooking oil
Paper bowl
Small plates
Self-rising flour
Flatware like forks and spoons
Quart and gallon-sized storage bags
Tinfoil
Buttermilk
Big Bunn filters for the coffee pot
Hamburger meat
Onions
Canned shortening
Mayonnaise
Pepper
Self-rising corn meal
Cream of chicken soup
Green beans
Pinto beans
Coffee
You can drop off your donations at 195 Edgewood Avenue in Clinton weekdays from 8 am to 4 pm. For more information, call the Senior Center at 865-457-3259.
Iowa Governor Terry Branstad signed a comprehensive bill, HF 517 , to modernize Iowa's gun laws on Thursday, 14 April, 2017. The reforms had been bottled up for years by a few legislators, mostly Democrats, that were voted out of office last year.
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Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was bitten as she stood between a dog and her young daughter at Fantasy Island.
The incident happened about 6pm on Thursday August 6 near to the Rombus Rocket ride at the theme park in Ingoldmells.
A women was walking with her family when her young daughter stopped and asked the owner of a dog if he bites. The girl's mum stood between the dog and her daughter as the dog lunged towards the girl. The women was bitten on her leg and bottom by the dog.
The dog is described as a sandy/brindle coloured staffy type dog and was being walked by a man who is described as having grey hair.
Police are appealing for the owner of the dog or anyone who can help to contact police on 101 quoting incident number 455 of 3 August.
LAS VEGAS — The union representing thousands of Las Vegas casino workers says two companies would lose more than $10 million a day combined if housekeepers, cooks and others go on strike.
The Culinary Union detailed Wednesday how it thinks a one-month strike would affect MGM Resorts International and Caesars Entertainment, which operate more than half the properties that would be affected.
The contracts of 50,000 workers employed at 34 casino-hotels expire at midnight Thursday. They could walk off the job any time starting Friday after voting last week to authorize a strike.
MGM says it met with union negotiators this week and has more talks scheduled. The company says it remains confident that it can “resolve the outstanding contract issues.”
Caesars did not immediately respond to a request for comment Wednesday.
This week on Making Democracy Work host Leslie Carrier speaks with Greene County Clerk Shane Scholler.
Listen as Leslie and Mr. Scholler follow up on the November elections and some of the behind the scenes choices regarding election day, such as armed sheriff's deputies at polling places. They also discuss the issue of voter registration and some of the difficulties of making sure that those that have registered are able to vote. Finally they discuss Amendment 6 and how the state will implement the regulation.
'Tis the season for talented acts you have to see to believe.
In case you missed the big news, NBC kicked off their summer programming with the season premieres of both America's Got Talent and World of Dance Tuesday night.
Whether you were looking for incredible dancers, magicians, singers or acts that leave you scratching your heads, chances are you found it on the popular shows.
And if you thought you were the only one cheering when Tyra Banks pressed the golden buzzer for an acrobatic dance group or moving to Derek Hough, Jennifer Lopez and Ne-Yo's favorite dancers, you are mistaken.
E! News has learned the 13th season debut of America's Got Talent was watched by more than 12 million viewers.
Adding LED flood lights to your doorway , parking lot, garage and company will create a well lit area and most criminals do not commit crimes where there is sufficient light.it is believed that robbers and arsonist will only enter a property that they can lurk around in the dark in. If someone does decide to commit a crime in these lit areas, neighbors and onlookers will be able to identify the person more easily because of the lighting.
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Baku. 10 October. REPORT.AZ/ Well No 2624 from fixed offshore platform No 620A at "Oil Rocks" field has been commissioned after drilling.
Report informs citing the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan Republic (SOCAR), the well drilled to the Girmeki ustu lay destesi by the Complex Drilling Works Trust, oil produced by fountain extraction method, received to the exploitation fund with oil production of daily 11 tons from 1 840-1 836 meters interval.
Notably, the well was drilled by order of the "Oil Rocks" Oil & Gas Production Department (OGPD) of the "Azneft" PU.
Pittsburgh Penguins' Jake Guentzel, center, celebrates his game-winning goal with teammates Olli Maatta, left to right, of Finland, Sidney Crosby, Conor Sheary, and Trevor Daley against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the first overtime period in Game 3 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series, Sunday, April 16, 2017, in Columbus, Ohio. The Penguins defeated the Blue Jackets 5-4.
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Ava DuVernay will be honored with her very own GLAAD Award.
GLAAD announced that Ava will receive the Excellence in Media Award at the 29th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in New York on Saturday, May 5 at the New York Hilton Midtown.
The Excellence in Media Award is presented to media professionals who have made a significant difference in promoting acceptance of LGBTQ people. Previous Excellence in Media Award honorees include Robert De Niro, Kelly Ripa, Patti LaBelle, Debra Messing, Tyra Banks, Julianne Moore, Glenn Close, Barbara Walters, Joy Behar, Billy Crystal, Vanessa Redgrave, and Diane Sawyer.
She joins previously announced honoree Samira Wiley who will receive the Vito Russo Award, presented by Alexis Bledel.
April 12 Inter Pipeline Ltd:
* Inter Pipeline announces $500 million medium-term note offering
* Inter Pipeline Ltd says notes will have a fixed interest rate of 2.734% per annum, payable semi-annually, and will mature on April 18, 2024
* Inter Pipeline Ltd- will use net proceeds of offering to repay indebtedness under its revolving credit facility Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro wants to stop what he calls illegal towing schemes. One towing company has settled a case after an investigation found cars were illegally towed (Published 15 minutes ago)
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Ginebra San Miguel Inc
* Quarterly gross revenue 5.02 billion pesos versus 4.5 billion pesos
* Quarterly net income attributable to parent equity holder 145.4 million pesos versus 50.4 million pesos Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Inspired by coastal Mediterranean architecture and masterfully designed by the world-renowned architect Don Edson, this oceanfront La Jolla home perfectly captures phenomenal white water views and the essence of beach living. Sited prominently above La Jolla's best sandy beach, it offers an invigorating combination of fascinating entertaining spaces and comfortable, relaxing retreats. A captivating living room and open concept kitchen highlight the curvilinear design elements of the home. With luxurious features such as radiant heated flooring, a home theater, elevator, automated smart home controls, 4-car garage, rooftop spa and multiple indoor/outdoor spaces, many accessed through disappearing walls of glass, it is built to reward and refresh the senses of anyone fortunate enough to experience it.
Donald Trump and his team on Monday sharpened the divide with the Obama administration on whether Russia executed the cyber-attacks on the White House race and suggested his team has the better intelligence.
April 10 The Federal Reserve plans to raise U.S. interest rates gradually so as to sustain healthy growth without letting the economy overheat, Fed Chair Janet Yellen said on Monday.
"We want to be ahead of the curve and not behind it," Yellen said at an event at the University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy in Ann Arbor. Now that years of aggressive monetary policy easing has nursed the economy back to its current "pretty healthy" state, the aim now is to allow "the economy to kind of coast and remain on an even keel," she said.
(Reporting by Ann Saphir and Jonathan Spicer; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
IPhone users received an alert Jan. 13, 2018 that a ballistic missile was headed toward Hawaii.
HONOLULU - The ex-Hawaii employee who sent a false missile alert last month says he's devastated about causing panic, but he believed it was a real attack at the time.
The man in his 50s spoke to reporters Friday on the condition he not be identified because he fears for his safety after receiving threats.
He says the on-duty call he received on Jan. 13 didn't sound like a drill. However, state officials say other workers clearly heard the word "exercise" repeated several times.
He said it felt like he had been hit with a "body blow" when he realized it was just a drill and he has had difficulty eating and sleeping since.
The agency fired him.
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Frank Carson emerges from jail to cheers from family and friends
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India’s two major producers of refined copper, Vedanta and Hindalco, must be drawing comfort from a Reuters report of an impromptu meeting of representatives of ten members of Chinese smelters purchase team (CSPT) in Shanghai earlier last month reaching the conclusion that the world would not encounter any shortage of copper concentrate in 2018.
CSPT says that the supply of copper concentrate will be enough to meet the global requirements of smelters. In fact, there could be a “little surplus,” but any talk of a deficit is unfounded. What prompted CSPT to ...
Ambria Schneringer(11) of Central Catholic spikes the ball towards a wall of Manteca High Buffaloes. Manteca traveled to Central Catholic for a Valley Oak League showdown Monday night. Schneringer received all-VOL honors for the third consecutive year. Marty Bicek
A pair of local biathletes combined forces over the weekend to win the United States' first biathlon team medal in decades.
Susan Dunklee of Barton, and Lowell Bailey from Lake Placid won silver in a mixed relay World Cup event in Kontiolahti, Finland.
The victory comes on the heels of both skiers standout performance at the World Championships in Austria last month. There Dunklee picked up a silver medal in a 12.5 K mass start -- the first individual medal won by an American at the Worlds. Bailey won the men's 20K individual competition for the first ever American gold medal.
A 42-year-old Grantville man died in a head-on crash with a tractor-trailer Monday morning on Route 934 in North Annville Township, Lebanon County, state police say.
Erin James Finegan, who was southbound, drove into the northbound lane entering the "S" curves on the highway at 7:17 a.m. near Yordy's Bridge Road, police said.
His Acura MDX crashed into a northbound tractor-trailer driven by Jose Lao-Dominguez, 52, of Millersville, police said. Both lanes of travel were blocked.
Finegan was pronounced dead at the scene, while Lao-Dominguez had minor injuries.
Both had been wearing seat belts.
Route 934 was closed for about four hours while traffic was detoured. A haz-mat crew responded for cleanup, along with PennDOT and fire crews.
AARP Tax Counseling for the elderly is offering free income tax preparation for low to moderate income taxpayers at the Dana Point Senior Center on Thursdays from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. until April 13.
All ages are welcome, and people don’t have to reside in Dana Point to utilize the free service.
For more information, or to schedule an appointment, call 949.496.4252. Taxpayers can call 1.800.227.7669 and enter their zip code to find their nearest tax preparation site.
The Senior Center is located at 34052 Del Obispo Street, Dana Point.
A man in East Prairie is wanted for several outstanding warrants for his arrest.
Eli McCutchen is reportedly a threat to welfare of the mother of his children.
McCutchen is considered to be dangerous, so if you see him, you are asked to call the East Prairie Police Department at 573-649-3511.
My Two-for-Tuesday morning train reads:
• How Windmills as Wide as Jumbo Jets Are Making Clean Energy Mainstream (New York Times) see also How to Buy a Wind Farm (Bloomberg)
• Yes. It’s a Bubble. So What? (Research Affiliates)
• Reed Hastings, the Netflix chief with a global vision (Financial Times)
• Exoplanets May Help Us Understand How Venus Turned Into a Hell Planet (Vice) see also Is it time for a new astronomical yardstick? (Astronomy)
• When You’re Black, Every Place Is A Starbucks (Buzzfeed)
Gabelli Funds LLC decreased its stake in Internationa Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. by 8.4% during the fourth quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The firm owned 466,600 shares of the company's stock after selling 43,000 shares during the period.
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If practice makes perfect, and nobody's perfect, Then why practice?
Either this man is dead or my watch has stopped. ( Groucho Marx )
I've had a perfectly wonderful evening. But this wasn't it. ( Groucho Marx )
"Getting older is no problem.You just have to live long enough." ( Groucho Marx )
Behind every successful man is a woman,Behind her is his wife. ( Groucho Marx )
If a black cat crosses your path, It signifies that the animal is going somewhere. (Groucho Marx)
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West Chester >> On Friday, West Chester University will conduct a test on components of the external Emergency Alert System.
During this time, the mass notification system will be audibly tested. Residents in the vicinity of the university are likely to hear the audio alert.
This is just a test of the system. In an actual emergency, the university will communicate key emergency information as quickly and to as many people as possible. The official source for continuously updated emergency information, directions and instructions is the WCU homepage at www.wcupa.edu. (Use the “Refresh” button to be certain the latest information is available.)
(JTA) — Two men were killed when the car they allegedly hijacked crashed into a New Haven, Connecticut, synagogue building during a police chase.
The SUV driven by the men crashed into Congregation Beth El Keser Synagogue early on Monday morning.
The two men allegedly had carjacked the 2005 Toyota Highlander shortly after midnight on Monday.
The synagogue sustained minimal structural damage, NBC Connecticut reported. No one was inside the synagogue at the time of the crash.
New Haven police told the local Fox News affiliate that the investigation has been turned over to the Connecticut State Police and the state’s attorney’s office.
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DEVON, Pa. (AP)  A horse has broken free at a Pennsylvania horse show, sending people running for cover as it galloped toward the stables.
WPVI-TV reports the horse got loose and jumped over a fence at the Devon Horse Show Tuesday night. Cellphone video shows the horse making a run for it as onlookers scream in the stands.
The horse was caught in the stable area. It suffered minor scrapes.
Officials say the rider was able to dismount from the carriage before the horse ran away. The rider was uninjured.
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The Greenville University women’s basketball team finished fourth in the National Christian College Athletic Association national tournament.
Playing in the third place game Saturday morning, the Lady Panthers were defeated 76 to 65 by Emmanuel College.
Greenville ended the season with a 22 and 8 record and the regular season championship in the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
The Lady Panthers have gone to the national NCCAA tournament two successive years, winning the national title in 2017.
Re: Make getting informed your resolution this election year, Jan. 4.
I wish to applaud the excellent editorial in educating the residents who would be casting their vote this year to elect new law makers. As a tax paying resident tired of seeing the same faces coming over and over again.
The political atmosphere should change to bring in new innovations and prosperity to our city of Markham. The editor has clearly outlined the pros and cons of elections. The decisions made by the elected law makers will make an impact on the residents for the next four years.
In the last byelection to fill the vacated seat in Markham/ Thornhill riding, we did not have a chance to listen to the prospective candidates of their views, few showed up and the residents were not informed about the location or the date.
A hotel valet had a lucky escape — but the luxury sports car he was trying to park did not.
The employee drove the soft-top Porsche Carrera under another vehicle outside the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Sydney, according to Australian media.
Emergency workers cut the driver out of the Porsche as a crowd watched.
The scene in Sydney (Australian Broadcasting Corp/AP)
Matthew Talbot, the hotel’s director of sales and marketing, told the Australian Broadcasting Corp the valet was “embarrassed and a little bit shocked” but was OK.
The larger vehicle was propped up and its wheels were anchored while the vehicles were separated. The black Porsche, its bonnet and front bumper crunched and dented, was then backed on to a tow truck.
Witness Jonathan Bayle said he thought a television show or movie was being shot.
The hotel said it was investigating.
April 3 Anavex Life Sciences Corp
* Anavex Life Sciences says presentation of new mechanism of action data related to Anavex compounds targeting sigma-1 receptor at ad/pd(tm) 2017 meeting
* Anavex Life Sciences - during pathological conditions, Anavex 3-71 showed formation of new synapses between neurons without abnormally increasing no of astrocytes
* Anavex Life Sciences - during Anavex 2-73, Anavex 3-71, Anavex 1-41 showed protective effects of mitochondrial enzyme complexes I, IV during pathological conditions Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
March 31 Infibeam Incorporation Ltd:
* Says signed binding addendum to MoU with Avenues (India) Pvt Ltd
* Made payment of 1.5 billion rupees to acquire 7.50 stake with control of CC Avenue
* Approved further investment of 600 million rupees for acquiring 3.85 percent stake of CC Avenue already held by unit NSI Inifium Global Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The Southern California Prep Legends boys athlete of the week for the Daily Breeze on Monday, March 19:
Name: Marco Ibarra
School: Mary Star
Sport: Baseball
Year: Sophomore
Noteworthy: Ibarra went 4 for 9 in three games, drove in four runs, scored twice and walked three times. On the mound, he pitched 4 2/3 innings, allowed one unearned run, one walk, three hits and struck out seven. He picked up the save in a win over Salesian. Also, while playing catcher, he threw out three runners trying to steal a base.
What is SCPL: Standout athletes, teams, coaches and inspirational performers this high school season will be honored in an end-of-year SoCal Prep Legends show on KABC. For more details, visit socalpreplegends.com. Vote for this week’s local athletes as the fan favorites in all of Southern California at the same site.
Casting Oscar: Foundry builds each statuette as work of art
ROCK TAVERN, N.Y. - Every Oscar fist-pumped or tearfully cradled by Academy Award winners is first cast, buffed and fussed over at a foundry far from Hollywood.
Workers at the Polich Tallix foundry north of New York City spent the last several months making 60 identical Oscars for the Feb. 26 awards on ABC.
The foundry, in its second year of making the awards, has tweaked the look of the stylized knight to something closer to the statuettes first handed out in 1929.
Each of the statuettes is 13½ inches tall with the same distinctive Art Deco features polished to a mirror finish. Each glossy black base lacks only a winner's nameplate, which is added after the ceremony.
WBRZ Channel 2 will broadcast the Academy Awards live on Feb. 26 at 6 p.m.
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ST. LOUIS, Mo. - Shrimp and grits to go, fried hand pies and vegan ribs are coming to St. Louis.
Ruff's Kitchen is having its Grand Opening on Tuesday, March 20 on Page Ave.
Co-owners Chef Robert Rusan and Elizabeth Mitchell join us to talk about the restaurant and give us a taste of what they will have to offer.
Ruff's Restaurant is located at 8100 Page Ave.
For more information, visit www.RuffsKitchen.net.
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Police are searching for a 24-year-old man suspected of shooting a firearm at a bar and injuring a woman.
Officers say that Amine Mohammed Khabba was in the Lucky 7 bar early on the morning of Jan. 26, 2018 when he left and returned with a firearm.
Police say Khabba fired multiple times, striking one woman in the arm and another in the shoulder, before he ran off.
Khabba is of Moroccan descent and speaks French and Arabic. He stands 1.8 m and weighs 90 kg (5'11", 200 lbs). He has black hair, brown eyes, and a teardrop tattoo below his left eye.
Police do not know the motive for the attack, but say anyone who spots Khabba should not approach him because he is considered armed and dangerous.
Anyone who sees him is asked to call Info Crime at 514-393-1133.
Thousands of children and veterans will stay warm this winter thanks to a huge donation of hand-made hats created in the most unlikely place.
U.S. Rep. Martha McSally, R-Ariz., delivers her signatures to the Arizona Secretary of State's office Tuesday, May 29, 2018, at the Capitol in Phoenix. McSally is officially running as a Republican for U.S. Senate seat being vacated by retiring Republican Sen. Jeff Flake. Women running for office have crossed another threshold with a record number of candidates for the U.S. Senate. Actually winning those seats and changing the face of the chamber are a different matter. Many of the women jumping into Senate races face uphill campaigns. Matt York AP Photo
22:20 Reported News Briefs Av 22, 5777 , 14/08/17 Av 22, 5777 , 14/08/17 Islam expert Dr. Ephraim Herrera on Iran and ISIS Read more Does not expect Hezbollah to enter into a confrontation with Israel. ► ◄ Last Briefs
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Steyr Motors Corp
* Says Qingdao equity investment firm has bought 26.9 percent stake in the company for 2.1 billion yuan ($315.27 million), to become its biggest shareholder after transaction
Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2vA68o9
Further company coverage: ($1 = 6.6609 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York City health department says one person has died and two others have become severely ill after they contracted a rare disease transmitted by rats.
The three cases occurred in the last two months in a Bronx neighborhood. City officials say it’s the first time a cluster of cases has been identified.
The disease is called leptospirosis (lehp-toh-spuhr-ROH’-sihs).
Infections commonly occur through exposure to rat urine. The disease is rarely spread from person to person. It can be treated with antibiotics.
The city says it’s reducing the rat population in the area and educating residents about the disease.
The New York Times (http://nyti.ms/2lOMiA9 ) says that from 2006 to 2016, 26 cases were reported in the city; the Bronx had the highest number with eight.
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Romelu Lukaku scores Manchsester United’s winner past the despairing dive of Fraser Forster.
“For more than half an hour, José Mourinho sat waiting on the Manchester United team coach outside St Mary’s doubtless basking in the comfort of a job well done after extending his side’s unbeaten run to eight matches. They displayed a callous efficiency and a charming stubbornness in an unforgiving and occasionally ugly performance that earned United victory and a fifth clean sheet in six Premier League matches. Romelu Lukaku, though, was still stationed inside in doping control, and, such is the ruthlessness of this United team at present, they left for Southampton airport without him. …” Guardian
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× Grand jury indicts Harvey Weinstein in rape case
NEW YORK (AP) – Harvey Weinstein has been indicted on rape and criminal sex act charges in New York City.
Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr. announced the indictment Wednesday. He says it brings the former movie mogul “another step closer to accountability.”
The indictment came hours after Weinstein’s lawyers said he’d decided not to testify before the grand jury. They said there wasn’t enough time to prepare because he learned the specific charges and the accusers’ identities only after turning himself in Friday.
Weinstein’s lawyers also said “political pressure” on the DA made an indictment unavoidable.
They declined to comment further on the indictment.
Weinstein faces rape and criminal sex act charges involving two women in New York. The 66-year-old has consistently denied all allegations of nonconsensual sex.
3:20 A look back at the explosion that killed six firefighters in 1988 Pause
1:26 Royals Daily: Camp opens, bizarre injury follows
5:07 Defense, prosecutor make their case in closing arguments in Van Note murder trial
3:16 Kelvin Herrera, Joakim Soria discuss this year's Royals bullpen
4:27 White House press corps grills Sean Spicer over Flynn resignation
3:54 Singing telegram helps create a love match in an Alabama Wal-Mart
2:20 KU coach Bill Self on beating West Virginia: 'I still don't know how we did it'
1:32 Press Secretary says press should focus more on leaks than Flynn's resignation
0:47 Blue Valley students hold prayer vigil for coach Eric Driskell
April 28 TALKPOOL AG:
* TALKPOOL WINS STRATEGIC IOT CONTRACT IN SMART BUILDINGS TOGETHER WITH SIGREN
* SIGREN IS SELECTED TO SUPPLY SMART BUILDING TECHNOLOGY FOR MANAGING HEATING, LIGHTING AND BLINDS
* ORDER VALUE IS INITIALLY LIMITED BUT HAS GOOD OPPORTUNITIES TO BE EXPANDED Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
May 31 (Reuters) - Sino Gas & Energy Holdings Ltd said it entered a scheme to sell itself to a unit of U.S.-based private equity firm Lone Star.
The China-focused gas developer said its shareholders will receive A$0.25 per share amounting to A$529.7 million ($401.19 million) and that it unanimously recommends the scheme in the absence of a better proposal.
The offer represents a 19 percent premium to Sino Gas’ closing price of A$0.21 on Wednesday on the ASX.
Representatives at Lone Star were not immediately available for comment. ($1 = 1.3203 Australian dollars) (Reporting by Aaron Saldanha in Bengaluru)
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Vanderbilt has added a Big Ten flavor to its football team with the addition of former Ohio State wide receiver Alex Stump and ex-Michigan long snapper Scott Sypniewski.
The Commodores also announced they have added offensive lineman Saige Young from Dodge City (Kansas) Community College. Sypniewski and Young are eligible to play for Vanderbilt this season. Stump must sit out the 2017 season due to NCAA transfer rules.
Sypniewski, a graduate transfer, becomes Vanderbilt’s most experienced long snapper. He played 36 games with Michigan over the last three years.
Stump caught only one pass for Ohio State last season after redshirting in 2015.
Vanderbilt now has three former Big Ten players. The Commodores earlier added Illinois transfer Ke’Shawn Vaughn, a running back who will sit out the 2017 season due to NCAA transfer rules.
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Jacksonville Times-Union reporter Tia Mitchell, left, Miami Herald reporter Mary Ellen Klas, center, and Associated Press reporter Gary Fineout, try to listen through the glass partition at the Florida Emergency Operations Center during a briefing of emergency managers the morning after Hurricane Irma made landfall in Florida. Courtesy of Bill Cotterell Facebook
The Patriots defense was already without several important pieces going into the Monday night clash against the Dolphins in Miami. Things got worse during the first half, as another New England lineman went down with an injury.
Alan Branch, a veteran of both the 2014 and 2016 Patriots Super Bowl teams, suffered what the team called a knee injury in Miami. At first, the defensive tackle was able to go back into the game, but he couldn’t keep going:
Alan Branch went back to the locker room. Slowly. — Nora Princiotti (@NoraPrinciotti) December 12, 2017
Eventually, the Patriots officially ruled him out:
#Patriots injury update: DL Alan Branch (knee) will not return. — New England Patriots (@Patriots) December 12, 2017
Coal India’s profit fell to 23.51 billion rupees for the three months ended June 30, from 30.65 billion rupees a year earlier.Coal India Ltd, the world's largest coal miner, said its first-quarter profit fell 23 per cent, missing analysts' estimates.Profit fell to 23.51 billion rupees ($366.7 million) for the three months ended June 30, from 30.65 billion rupees a year earlier, the state-run company said on Monday.Analysts on average had expected the company to post a quarterly profit of 26.62 billion rupees, according to Thomson Reuters data.Coal production of the Kolkata-based company, which accounts for more than 80 per cent of India's output, fell to 118.84 million tonnes in the quarter from 125.67 million tonnes a year earlier.($1 = 64.1050 rupees)
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Eleven Biotherapeutics Inc
* Eleven Biotherapeutics reports second quarter 2017 financial results
* Q2 loss per share $0.30
* Eleven Biotherapeutics Inc - expects to have cash to fund research and development programs and operations into early 2018. Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Former “Sex and the City” co-star Cynthia Nixon says she'll challenge Gov. Andrew Cuomo in New York's Democratic primary in September. Michael Sohn AP
LOOMIS — Two men have been arrested in a destructive smash and grab robbery at a Loomis gun store.
Investigators say 28-year-old Aaron Lee Patrick drove a flatbed truck into EWG Guns early Thursday morning. The truck, reported to have been stolen, was found less than a mile away. Patrick was arrested later in the day, detectives said.
The second arrest came Friday morning in Colfax. Detectives arrested 62-year-old Rocky Alan Gordon after they say stolen guns from EWG were found in his home.
Deputies said all guns reported stolen from EWG have been recovered.
Meanwhile, community members have established a GoFundMe campaign to help offset repair costs for EWG Guns.
WASHINGTON: The US today welcomed the decision by the Maldives' Supreme Court to order the release of political prisoners and to reinstate elected members of parliament.
"The United States urges the Maldivian government to respect and abide by the Supreme Court ruling," State Department spokesperson Heather Nauert said.
"It is imperative that the Maldivian president, government, and security services uphold the Constitution and rule of law and implement the court's ruling in full," she said.
Nauert said the US also strongly supports freedom of expression for all Maldivians and calls upon the government to uphold this fundamental freedom.
Wintery weather conditions means Northamptonshire's recycling centres will open late today.
The delays will be at the Brixworth, Daventry, Ecton and Towcester sites whilst staff carry out essential work to clear snow and grit their roads and walkways for public safety.
Services are running normally at Corby and Wellingborough HWRCs at this time.
All sites may have to be periodically closed at short notice throughout the day to clear snow and re-grit.
The centres are asking for the public to only visit these sites if it is essential to do so, and to check the Northamptonshire County Council website for further updates before travelling.
The sites at Sixfields, Kettering and Rushden do not open on Mondays.
United Airlines airplanes sit on the tarmac at LaGuardia Airport in New York, Wednesday, March 15, 2017. Seth Wenig AP
Owensboro Museum of Fine Art Eclipse Party
Join us in ARTLAND before the Eclipse to make your own Pinhole Eclipse Projector, then join us for the Historic Event in Ryan Park.
Before and after the Eclipse please visit the museum's mini-exhibition of Eclipse Photography.
For more information visit omfa.us
× Candidate opts out of Democratic gubernatorial debate
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — According to our media partners at AL.com, one candidate seeking the Democratic primary ticket for Alabama will not attend the debate in Birmingham Tuesday night
Reckon by AL.com says Anthony White told them he will not be present for the event at The Lyric Theatre. No reason was given.
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The entire debate will air on WHNT-2 and will stream live on WHNT.com, the WHNT News 19 app, and the WHNT Facebook Page.
Twitter’s stock has skyrocketed in the last year, doubling to a share price of about $30. That’s a bigger surge than we’ve seen from tech stalwarts like Google and Amazon.
Of course, context is everything: Those companies boast stock prices upwards of $1,000, and Twitter’s stock growth is largely the byproduct of its first profitable quarter and increasing engagement. So here’s what we’ll be watching for when Twitter reports its Q1 earnings tomorrow morning.
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NORTH CAROLINA -- Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton apologized for a remark he made to a female reporter during a media briefing on Wednesday, urging young people to learn from his mistake.
"After careful thought, I understand that my word choice was extremely degrading and disrespectful to women. And to be honest, that was not my intention. If you are a person who took offense to what I said, I sincerely apologize to you," said the football star.
This apology comes after a female reporter asked Newton about a play, and Newton responded he thought it was "funny" to hear a female talk about it. This caused an uproar, and he has lost one big sponsor because of the situation.
Newton says he's truly sorry and wants to be a positive role model, especially to his two young daughters. He said to young people specifically, "don't be like me--be better than me."
March 28 Genel Energy, one of a handful of foreign oil producers in Iraqi Kurdistan, slashed its reserves estimate for Taq Taq, its largest operational field, by about 66 percent and suspended its 2017 gross average production forecast for the field.
The company said it expected to book an impairment against the carrying value of its holding in the Taq Taq field by $181 million in its 2016 accounts, blaming significant uncertainties around the oil reserves in the field.
Genel estimated that Taq Taq had gross reserves of 59 million barrels of oil as of Feb. 28, down from the 172 million it had estimated in Dec. 31, 2015.
"Reduction in reserve estimates for Taq Taq is a consequence of a reassessment of the gross rock volume above the oil water contact and fracture porosity in the undrained cretaceous Shiranish reservoir," Genel said. (Reporting by Esha Vaish in Bengaluru, editing by Louise Heavens)
Deers cross an open field at the 7th Army Training Command’s Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, Feb. 14, 2017. The Red Deer population on the Grafenwoehr Training Area is one of the largest in Europe, and the training area is home to 138 distinct types of flora and almost 800 endangered species. (U.S. Army photo by Visual Information Specialist Matthias Fruth)
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Anne-Marie D’Amico has been named as the first victim of Monday’s attack in north Toronto after being run down by a white van on a busy street.
In Wisconsin, ‘Kitten Yoga’ is helping people relax and smile, all while leading to adoptions.
Instructors let the kittens walk around and play during their yoga classes.
One instructor said, “You’ll be able to play with them. You might be able to get some yoga done, depends on you. But the kittens will make it entertaining.”
All of the kittens in the class are up for adoption.
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The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department asked for the public's help to find 65-year-old Pamela Thrasher.
A 65-year-old woman reported missing in Las Vegas has been "safely located," police confirmed Thursday.
Pamela Thrasher was last seen Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. in the area of East Owens Avenue and Pecos Road. Police said Thrasher is considered to be in danger.
She was wearing a black shirt and gray pants and may need medical attention, Metro Police said. She was described as 4-foot-11 with black hair and brown eyes.
All hospitals were asked to check their registries for Thrasher and notify police immediately if she's located.
Anyone with information Thrasher was strongly encouraged to contact the police by calling (702) 828-2907 or emailing missingpersons@lvmpd.com.
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We left Boise to view the eclipse in Cascade. It was our first camping trip as a family. It went pretty well. Lots of kids to play with. A beautiful location with a lake nearby for swimming. And we were only camping for one night so it was a nice new adventure. The only problem is now the boys want to go camping again so they can see another eclipse.
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Usain Bolt and Simone Biles took the top accolades at the Laureus Awards in Monaco yesterday (Feb 14th).
The pair were named sportsman and sportswoman of the year respectively after their exploits at the Rio Olympics.
Both won multiple gold medals at the summer games.
There was also another win for Formula One world champion Nico Rosberg, who got the breakthrough award for fighting off team-mate and rival Lewis Hamilton.
Leicester City won the spirit of sport award for their remarkable Premier League win, Michael Phelps received the comeback award after medal-ling at the Olympics, Beatrice Vio won the disability award and the Olympic refugee team were also honoured.
Agni-IV, a nuclear weapons-capable strategic missile, was successfully test-fired from a road-mobile launcher on Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha’s Damra village on Monday. The two-stage, surface-to-surface missile is 20 metres long and weighs 17 tonnes. It is capable of carrying a one-tonne nuclear warhead up to a distance of 4,000 km. It has been designed and developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation,
The Indian Army has already deployed this missile, which was earlier known as Agni Prime. It has been successfully test launched five times, in 2011, 2012, 2014 (two tests) and 2015.
India currently has the Agni-I (700-km range), Agni-II (2,000-km range), Agni-III and the Agni-V, which is its most missile in terms of navigation, guidance, warhead and engine. The 5,000-km range Agni V missile was successfully flight tested on December 26. The DRDO is reportedly in the process of building Agni-VI, which will have a strike range of 8,000 km to 10,000 km.
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A report claims that Lyon are the favourites to sign Chelsea attacker Bertrand Traore in this summer's transfer window.
Lyon are reportedly the favourites to sign Chelsea attacker Bertrand Traore in this summer's transfer window.
Last week, it was claimed that Everton and West Ham United were both monitoring proceedings as the 21-year-old prepares to leave Stamford Bridge ahead of the 2017-18 campaign.
However, according to L'Equipe, it is Ligue 1 outfit Lyon that lead the race for the 40-time Burkina Faso international, who scored 13 times in 39 appearances for Dutch giants Ajax during a loan spell last season.
Traore joined Chelsea from French outfit Auxerre in 2013, and the attacker scored four times in 16 appearances for the Premier League giants during the 2015-16 season.
It is believed that Chelsea value Traore in the region of £17m.
× Bulls beat Raptors for the 11th straight time
CHICAGO (AP) — Doug McDermott scored 20 points, All-Star Jimmy Butler had 19 points and 12 assists in his return to the lineup, and the Chicago Bulls continued their mastery over the Toronto Raptors in a 105-94 victory on Tuesday night.
Taj Gibson had 14 points and Rajon Rondo added 12 to help the Bulls beat the Raptors for the 11th straight time. Toronto’s last win in the series was Dec. 31, 2013.
Chicago led by as many as 23 points and never trailed in the final three quarters to snap a three-game skid.
Kyle Lowry scored 22 points to lead the Raptors, who lost their third straight and fell one-half game behind idle Atlanta for the No. 4 seed in the Eastern Conference. DeMar DeRozan was limited to 18 points — 10 below his season average. He was whistled for his second technical found in the final minute and ejected from the game.
Each morning before the break of dawn, Nirmal Singh makes his way to a small stage at the Shri Guru Ravidass Temple adorned with roses and silk. There, the priest sits and reads prayers from a centuries-old Indian text to open the day.
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× Woman charged with DUI with three kids in vehicle
NEW HOLLAND, Pa. — New Holland Police charge a woman for driving under the influence with three children in the vehicle.
Police stopped Brittany Duncan, 25, on December 15, 2016 at 6:33pm for a traffic violation in the 300 Blk of W Main St in New Holland Borough.
Police say Duncan was under the influence of a controlled substance and she also had three children in the vehicle.
Duncan was arrested and submitted to a BAC which showed she had Marijuana in her system at the time of the stop.
On January 2, 2017 charges of DUI, Driving under suspension, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and 3 counts of Recklessly Endangering Another Person were filed at MDJ Hartman’s office in New Holland.
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Highway 1 has been closed down in both directions near Salmon Arm due to a mud slide, according to DriveBC.
The slide reportedly happened 5 kilometres east of Canoe, near Salmon Arm. Highways 97B and 97A have been designated as an alternate route during the road closure.
No estimated time of opening is available from DriveBC at this time, with an assessment currently in progress.
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder says an interstate partnership is being established to help strengthen defenses against invasive Asian carp in a Chicago-area waterway.
The initiative would help pay costs of upgrading the Brandon Road Lock and Dam near Joliet, Illinois, a key choke point between the carp-infested Illinois River and Lake Michigan.
A plan drafted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers would spend $275 million on measures to block the carps' path, including an electric fish barrier, noisemakers and vessel cleansing devices.
Snyder says the interstate partnership would temporarily cover most of the costs of operating and maintaining the system — about $8 million a year.
He says Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin and the Canadian province of Ontario are taking part, while other Great Lakes states are invited to join.
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BECKLEY, W.Va. — The West Virginia University Board of Governors took steps Friday in continuing its search for revenue to help mitigate needed increases in tuition and fees.
The Board approved budget assumptions for the fiscal year beginning July 1, based on a 5.7 percent increase in tuition and fees and an incoming full-time freshman class of 4,900.
According to a WVU press release, the parameters reflect a $30.5 million increase in expenses due in part to compensation adjustments, which are only partially covered by an increase in state appropriations, technology upgrades, increases in costs of supplies and services including utilities, and increases in graduate stipends to maintain research efforts.
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AUSTIN (KXAN) — The “cute” turned out Saturday in the spirit of the big game happening Sunday.
The Austin Humane Society held its 11th Annual Puppy Bowl.
The puppies were held in a trailer to stay warm, hoping to win the hearts of some adopters.
“We had about 47 puppies up for adoption today,” said Erica Miller, director of the Austin Humane Society. “I am happy to say all of them have now found homes because of the awesome turnout today.”
By the way, the puppies picked the Eagles to take the title.
Zanesville Fire Chief Doug Hobson says the 8 inch gas leak is still “blowing” while Energy Cooperative line walkers are in the Somers Street area making sure the area is safe. Other gas crews are working to isolate the leak which occurred near Zanesville High School. Area industrial customers like Genesis and Armco have been advised and have switched over the Columbia Gas service. ZFD has also advised other industrial customers of the current situation. Hobson says so far no evacuations have occurred. But all events planned at Zanesville High School Wednesday night have been cancelled. Hobson says the plan is to re-route and isolate the natural gas leak. The ZFD Chief says he wants residents from Blue Avenue to Ohio University Zanesville to “shutter in place” (stay inside) until the all clear is given. The incident happened around 11:30 Wednesday morning when a construction crew bulldozer severed the gas line while building a trail between ZHS and Ohio University Zanesville.
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The disorder leads to reduced levels of the SMN protein, which is thought to be involved in processing RNA, something that occurs in every cell in the body. So why does interfering with a process that happens everywhere affect motor neurons first? Scientists at Emory University School of Medicine have been building a case for an answer.
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DENVER — A fire caused heavy damage to a home on Poplar Street near East 14th Avenue.
Denver Fire Department officials said there was “heavy fire and smoke” when they arrived at the home Monday morning.
1340 Poplar St. House fire. Heavy fire and smoke on arrival. pic.twitter.com/vGsIQjgJHJ — Denver Fire Dept. (@Denver_Fire) April 17, 2017
Everyone got out of the home safely and the residents are being evaluated by medical personnel at the scene, officials told FOX31 Denver.
A dog that was initially reported missing was located, officials said, and is OK. They did not say whether the dog had to be rescued from inside the home.
It’s not clear yet what started the fire.
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Here's what 15 Louisiana lawmakers said after Gov. John Bel Edwards ' opening address to the nine-day special session of the Legislature , in which he outlined plans to eliminate a $304 million midyear budget deficit in part by tapping $119 million from the state's "rainy day fund": Sen. Conrad Appel, R-Metairie -- " We really are in a recession in Louisiana, and we've been told by economists that we might be two, three, four years before we recover. We have to be careful about that matching of expenses to revenues.
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The photo of Senator Dino Melaye sitting on the road while resisting police arrest has been released. According to PoliticsNGR, the photo was taken earlier today after Dino was arrested by the police for alleged possession of firearms. Dino who represents Kogi central could be seen sitting on the floor, shouting at the top of […]
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PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistani police say they have arrested 22 suspects in the lynching of a university student who was accused of blasphemy.
Salahuddin Mehsud, police chief for the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, said Monday that the 16 students and six university employees are believed to have incited or taken part in the mob that killed 23-year-old Mohammad Mashal Khan last week.
He says no evidence has been found to indicate that Khan committed blasphemy against Islam, which is punishable by death in Pakistan and can incite deadly riots.
The student was beaten and shot to death at a university in the northwestern city of Mardan on Thursday.
Pakistan had recently vowed to combat the sharing of blasphemous material on social media.
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Friday, Vestal Police Department (VPD) officials announced the arrests of Shane P. Karika, 34, of Castle Creek, and Paul R. Huss, 47, of Endicott, in connection to a burglary that occurred on September 17.
Last month, police said they responded to a burglary complaint at a business on Commerce Road, Vestal, where it was discovered that several items of equipment and one vehicle had been stolen.
Investigators were able to locate the vehicle yesterday in the Town of Fenton. As a result, investigators identified Karika and Huss as the suspects.
According to the VPD, investigators were able to identify multiple stolen items, including a large quantity of U.S. Military Veteran grave markers. Police believe the Veteran markers were also stolen, but it is not certain at this time.
If you have any information on these stolen grave markers contact the Detective Division at (607) 754-2477.
Wainfleet Volunteer Firefighters Association will act as the bargaining agent for Wainfleet volunteer firefighters if a report by CAO Michael Smith is passed by council.
The report, on Tuesday's agenda, says a collective agreement, passed through a November 2015 bylaw, has been in place since Jan. 1, 2015 and expires on December 31, 2018.
In February of this year, Christian Labour Association of Canada Local 920 applied to be certified as the bargaining agent for Wainfleet’s volunteer firefighters.
Smith’s report says there was confusion about the status of the existing agreement, and responded to CLAC 920’s request saying the township and volunteers were bound to that agreement.
His report says the parties met and came to a new agreement, and that CLAC 920 will withdraw its certification application.
Smith’s report also says, should “council reject the minutes of settlement, there could be potential additional legal fees to address the certification process.”
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(Lee Briers prior to the semi final)
He will deserve it if he contributes to a winning performance.
Clearly he has never done this in the past and thus has never deserved to be in a final, i suspect that the same scenario will occur tomorrow.
Baku. 21 September. REPORT.AZ/ The 32nd World Military Wrestling Championship has started in Klaipeda, Lithuania.
Report informs, the Azerbaijani team grabbed 1 gold, 1 silver and 3 bronze medals on the first day of the Championship.
Azerbaijani freestyle wrestlers Afgan Khashalov (57 kg), Galib Aliyev (61 kg), Aghahuseyn Mustafayev (65 kg), Joshgun Azimov (70 kg) and female wrestlers Turkan Nasirova (48 kg) and Tatyana Varantsova (53 kg) have competed for medals. Galib Aliyev took gold medal. He became the world champion, defeating American Ryan Mango 8:4 in finals.
Turkan Nasirova won gold medal, Afgan Khashalov, Aghahuseyn Mustafayev (65 kg) and Joshgun Azimov (70 kg) won bronze medals.
Notably, about 320 wrestlers from 22 countries have joined the 32nd World Military Wrestling Championship.
PARIS (AP) — A cold case in France is heating up, with three new arrests this week over the 1984 killing of a 4-year-old boy named Gregory.
The investigation has involved family rivalries, judicial bungling and 12,000 pieces of evidence — including about 2,000 anonymous letters — in the three decades since his corpse was pulled from a freezing river in eastern France.
The Burgundy gendarme service and Dijon appeals court said in a statement that three people were arrested Wednesday. Local newspaper L’Est Republicain reported that they were a great-uncle, great-aunt and aunt of Gregory’s and that they are suspected of complicity in the killing.
A relative was initially jailed but released — and then killed by Gregory’s father. Then Gregory’s mother was accused of killing her son, before being cleared.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Chris’s Cookies is issuing a recall of one lot of Trader Joe’s Chocolate Chip Cookies after someone discovered there were peanut butter cookies mixed in with the chocolate chip cookies in the bag.
According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the company is recalling 12 Oz bags of the cookies with a bar code of 0068 0752. People who have an allergy to peanuts run the risk of serious of life-threatening allergic reactions if they eat the product due to the undeclared allergen.
The FDA said that while the bag has a warning statement saying the product may contain traces of nuts, peanuts are not listed as an ingredient.
The recalled products were distributed to several Trader Joe’s stores in the northeast, including in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. The affected products have a lot code of 2060 and a sell by date of 3/12/18-3/18/18.
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A dozen school boys trapped in a cave in northern Thailand are being given crash courses in swimming and diving as authorities desperately prepare to extract them before storms hit.
A team of divers, medics, counselors and Thai navy SEALS are with the football team and their 25-year-old coach, providing medicines and food while experts assessed conditions for getting them out, a task the government said would not be easy.
Authorities are racing to drain water from the cave where the boys have been trapped for 11 days before monsoon rains hit later in the week. Its feared the storm could make the rescue mission “almost impossible” for months.
None of the boys know how to swim, but teaching them how to use breathing apparatus so they can be escorted out of the cave by rescue divers is thought to be the only option to free them.
“The water is very strong and space is narrow. Extracting the children takes a lot of people,” Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan told reporters.
WILMINGTON, Del. — Officials in Delaware’s largest city are helping senior citizens beat the heat.
The city of Wilmington is offering free electric fans to older residents to help them cope with the high temperatures.
Eligibility for the fans is limited to people who are at least 65 years old and live within the city limits. Proof of age and residency are required. If a person has received a fan from the city in the past year, he or she is not eligible for the program.
To receive a free fan, citizens should contact Wilmington’s Office of Constituent Services at 302-576-2489 during business hours.
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At 7-2, Bol Bol is as lanky as his father, the late Manute Bol, but he’s developing a sweet back-to-the-basket post game and guard-like agility. Oh, and he’s knocking down threes, too.
Considered by some recruiting services as the No. 2 prospect in the class of 2018, Bol has been steadily improving his stock and has showed out at the 2017 Nike EYBL circuit. The towering Bol stroked fallaway jumpers and even threw down a between-the-legs jam on his way to winning MVP. In his 15 games across four sessions, Bol averaged 24.1 points, 10.0 rebounds, and 4.5 blocks, all while shooting a ridiculous 66% from the field and 49% from downtown.
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Holcomb taps Allen County's Klutz to be Indiana auditor
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FORT WAYNE, Ind. -- Republican Indiana governor-elect Eric Holcomb says he has selected GOP Allen County auditor Tera Klutz to be the next state auditor.
Holcomb made the announcement Monday at the Allen County Republican Party headquarters. Holcomb's office says that Klutz will be the first certified public accountant to be Indiana auditor. Holcomb needed to choose a new state auditor because current Auditor Suzanne Crouch was elected as Holcomb's running mate to be the next Indiana lieutenant governor.
Klutz will be sworn in on Jan. 9 along with Holcomb, Crouch and other statewide officials at the Indiana State Fairgrounds.
Klutz has been Allen County auditor since 2010 and previously was the county's chief deputy auditor. She is president-elect of the Indiana Auditors' Association.
An Indiana Democratic Party spokesman said the party hopes Klutz "will focus on transparency and accountability."
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A 24-year-old man has been reported to the procurator fiscal after he was allegedly found to be in possession of a class B substance.
This happened yesterday (Wednesday, June 14) on Kenilworth Crescent, Bearsden at 4.30pm.
Baltimore officials say the city collected more than $2 million — and counting — in a two-day parking ticket amnesty program that waived all late fees for delinquent motorists as long as they paid their base fine.
City officials said the program, which ran Thursday and Friday, netted $2,147,224.65, collected through 47,788 transactions as of 5:30 Friday evening — and those numbers reflect only electronic payments.
Over the course of the two days, lines formed around city offices as people came to settle outstanding tickets without paying overdue fines. Officials said tallies from walk-in customers would be calculated next week.
Mayor Catherine E. Pugh announced the amnesty program last month. It’s the first time the city has offered the program since 2003.
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Man convicted of murdering UCLA student during burglary
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Los Angeles County Superior Court jury has convicted a San Joaquin Valley man of killing a UCLA student whose body was discovered after a fire in her Westwood apartment.
Alberto Hinojosa Medina of Fresno was convicted Tuesday of first-degree murder, and the jury also found a special-circumstance allegation of murder during a burglary to be true.
The 24-year-old defendant was also convicted of arson, two counts of first-degree burglary and animal cruelty.
Prosecutors say Medina burglarized an apartment on Sept. 21, 2015, went into a second apartment and fatally stabbed 21-year-old Andrea DelVesco, then set her apartment on fire. DelVesco was a fourth-year student from Austin, Texas.
Medina will be sentenced July 20. Another defendant previously pleaded guilty to burglary and being an accessory after the fact.
By Dean Baker
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the African American unemployment rate jumped 0.9 percentage points in January to 7.7 percent, putting it just a hair under the 7.8 percent rate of January, 2017.
This was associated with a 0.6 percentage point drop in the employment rate. Typically the African American unemployment rate is twice the white unemployment rate. However, with the white rate dropping to 3.5 percent, it is now substantially higher.
This is disappointing since the 6.8 percent rate in December was the lowest on record. The increase for men was 0.9 percentage points to 7.5 percent. For women the increase was 0.8 percentage points to 6.6 percent, and for teens the rise was 1.4 percentage points to 24.3 percent.
The data for African Americans are highly erratic and it is likely that much of this change is driven by measurement error, but it is nonetheless discouraging to see this reported jump.
ST. LOUIS – As America celebrates its 242nd birthday, families around the country are welcoming the birth of their children.
Nearly 11,000 babies are born—on average—every day in the United States.
Staffers at St. Luke’s Hospital decided to mark the special occasion by using Uncle Sam top hats as swaddles for its newborns.
The Royal Thai Navy has admitted it has agreed to buy a number of cruise missiles from the United States, but denies the prime minister or defence minister were involved as the purchase is part of a previously agreed contract.
It said the deal is not new but part of a frigate-building contract made with South Korea three years ago.
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CHETWYND, B.C. — Two people are dead after a head-on crash on Highway 97 near Chetwynd on Sunday evening.
The crash happened shortly before 7:15 p.m. on the Hart Highway near Wade Road, roughly 10 kilometres east of Chetwynd. North District RCMP spokeswoman Cpl. Madonna Saunderson said that two pickup trucks collided head-on while travelling on the highway. The lone occupants of both were pronounced dead at the scene, but their identities have not been released.
The highway was closed through the overnight hours while members of the B.C. Coroners Services assisted the RCMP with their investigation. According to Cpl. Saunderson, eyewitnesses told police that the pickup truck travelling northbound on Highway 97 crossed the double-solid centre line and struck the southbound pickup truck head-on.
Cpl. Saunderson added that at this point, police are continuing their investigation and it is not known exactly what caused the crash.
For Karin Pfeiff Boscheck – an artist, photographer, and cook from Germany – pies aren’t only tasty desserts. These pastries are also edible artworks.
The woman behind the ‘Our Delicious Food’ blog treats raw dough as if it were a canvas. She sculpts, carves, and slices the material to give it intricate and whimsical braids, lattices, and motifs of flowers, leaves, stars, and hearts.
She’s already made hundreds of these beautifully-patterned pies, with flavours ranging from apple to peach to chocolate.
Boscheck takes pre- and post- oven photos too, so you could see how the crust design turns out. It helps that she’s a photographer, which makes the images of the homemade tarts all the more delectable.
If you’d like to try baking her pies, Boscheck posts the recipes on her blog. Good luck and hope you don’t end up with a Pinterest Fail!
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Four Saints will be among their South Yorkshire brethren when they roar on to the stage in Doncaster.
Doncaster/Sheffield-based Saints Among Us, a female-fronted alt-rock quartet, headline The Leopard this week.
The band of Maddy Chesman, guitarist Brad Waggott, bassist Joseph Williamson and drummer Adam Waggott say: “We aim to move you like nobody else ever has and bring down the roof.”
Influences include Nothing But Thieves, Young Guns and Wolf Alice, as well as Red Hot Chili Peppers, Catfish and the Bottlemen, Audioslave and Sheffield’s own global superstars Arctic Monkeys,
The quartet have recently released singles Forever Free and It Takes Me and are now currently crafting an a new EP.
Also on the bill at the event on Friday, August 18, are indie-rockers Bedroom High Club and Sounds Like A Storm.
Tickets, priced £5, are now available from leopard-doncaster-co.uk
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Dragino’s LoRa Gateways run OpenWrt on an Atheros AR9331 — and Arduino on an ATMega328P — and bridge LoRA wireless with IP using WiFi, Ethernet, or 3G/4G.
Shenzhen based Dragino Technology has launched a weatherproof Outdoor OLG01 LoRa Gateway to go along with its two indoor LG01-P and LG01-S LoRa Gateway models for LoRa wireless IoT applications. Here, we’ll cover all three models, as well as a relatively new Lora IoT Kit, which combines the LG01-P with LoRa and GPS shields, a pair of Arduino Uno boards, and sensors (see farther below).
Rossington Main have announced that boss Lee Danysz has left the club by mutual consent.
Danysz left Harworth Colliery to take over at Oxford Street last December with Main sat 13th in Division One of the Northern Counties East League.
Main finished the season in 13th, 24 points adrift of both the play-off and relegation positions.
Chairman Carl Stokes said on the club’s website: “Rossington Main FC can announce that Lee Danysz has left the club by mutual consent.
“The club would like to thank Lee for his hard work during his spell with Rossington Main FC, and wish Lee all the best going forwards.”
Madrid – Real Madrid FC has debunked news on agreement between the club and PSG over 19-year-old Kylain Mbappe.
On its website “www.realmadrid.com’’, the club said it had not made any offer to either PSG or the player.
“Given the information published in the last few hours regarding an alleged agreement between Real Madrid FC and PSG for the player Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid would like to state that it is completely false.
“Real Madrid has not made any offer to PSG or the player and condemns the spreading of this type of information that has not been proven by the parties concerned,’’ the statement said.
Mbappe has scored three goals so far for France in the 2018 Russia World Cup. (NAN)
Upper house members of the ruling coalition clap their hands after parliament approved a contentious bill that makes it a crime to plan a crime, in Tokyo Thursday, June 15, 2017. The ruling coalition pushed the conspiracy legislation through the upper house, bypassing committee approval that normally precedes a vote by the full house. Kyodo News via AP)
CASPER, Wyo. (AP) — A heavy metal in Casper’s water could become a $50 million hurdle when a permit for the city’s wastewater treatment plant goes up for review in 2018.
The Department of Environmental Quality will determine whether selenium levels require a new multimillion-dollar treatment facility.
Selenium can break off from a shale formation beneath much of Natrona County and get into groundwater.
High levels can be toxic to humans and wildlife.
Officials work with landowners to reduce selenium levels.
Lisa Ogden of the county conservation district says levels have dropped since the 1990s.
She said the last 15 years of testing show three instances when the North Platte River exceeded the federal selenium limit.
Councilman Charlie Powell said the hope is that levels fall further in 2017.
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March 29 Volkswagen AG said the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved its request to sell up to 67,000 diesel vehicles from the 2015 model year, including about 12,000 currently in dealer inventory with approved emissions modifications.
The vehicles in inventory were held when the company issued a stop sale in September 2015, Volkswagen spokeswoman Jeannine Ginivan told Reuters.
Ginivan said the company was finalizing details of the program.
The EPA approved a fix for about 70,000 Volkswagen diesel vehicles in January.
The EPA did not immediately respond to a request for comment. (Reporting by David Shepardson in Washington and Bhanu Pratap in Bengaluru; Editing by Leslie Adler)
HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) — Attorneys for a Texas inmate want the U.S. Supreme Court to halt his scheduled execution for the shooting deaths of a 5-year-old girl and her grandmother during a birthday party 10 years ago outside a Fort Worth apartment.
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Former Fort Worth street gang member Erick Davila is set for lethal injection Wednesday evening.
Lawyers for the 31-year-old Davila argue it’s improper for the elected Tarrant County district attorney to be involved in the case because she was the judge at Davila’s 2009 trial. They also contend evidence that Davila may have been high on drugs at the time of the shooting improperly was withheld from defense attorneys.
State lawyers are contesting the arguments.
Davila was convicted of killing Queshawn Stevenson and her 48-year-old grandmother, Annette Stevenson.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, left, Managing Director of International Monetary Fund IMF) Christine Lagarde, center, and France's Minister of the Economy and Finance Bruno Le Maire stand together before posing for a picture during the G20 finance ministers and central bankers summit in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Monday, March 19, 2018. Finance ministers and central bankers of G20 countries are meeting in Argentina at a summit eclipsed by growing concerns over U.S. President Donald Trump's import tariffs on steel and aluminum and the potential of a trade war.
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Cristiano Ronaldo's push on referee Ricardo De Burgos Bengoetxea during Real Madrid's 3-1 win over Barcelona could earn him a suspension of up to 12 games.
Ronaldo shoved the referee in frustration after he was sent off for a second bookable offence, earned for simulation when he went down in the Barcelona penalty area under a challenge from Samuel Umtiti.
And the Spanish rulebook states that a player can receive a ban lasting anywhere between four to 12 matches for pushing a referee.
Today’s photos are a batch from Colin Franks, whose infrequent but wonderful contributions are much appreciated. (His website is here, his Instagram site here, and Facebook page here). The IDs, indented, are his; click photos to enlarge. The fourth picture from the bottom asks you to identify a species of scaup.
Western Grebe, Aechmophorus occidentalis:
Tree Swallow, Tachycineta bicolor:
Chukar, Alectoris chukar:
Great Grey Owl, Strix nebulosa:
Scaup (Quiz: Lesser or Greater?) Aythya affinis or marila?
Horned Grebes, Podiceps auritus:
Ruddy Duck, Oxyura jamaicensis:
Common Loon, Gavia immer [JAC: note the chicks!]
The Polk County Commission voted unanimously to appropriate $400,000 to the Board of Education at a special called meeting Tuesday,
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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said today that the Congress was wrong in giving an impeachment notice against Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra. The Trinamoool Congress did not support the impeachment move, she said."The Congress was wrong to give impeachment notice against the CJI. The Congress wanted us to support it. But we did not," she told "News 18 Bangla" channel."I told Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi not to go for impeachment," Ms Banerjee said, adding that her party did not want to interfere in the judiciary. Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu yesterday rejected the notice by seven opposition parties, led by the Congress, to impeach the Chief Justice of India on five grounds of "misbehaviour", saying the allegations were neither "tenable nor admissible".Mr Naidu's order, which came within two days of the notice being submitted to him, was slammed as "hasty, illegal and ill-informed" by the Congress.
A hiker from KwaZulu-Natal was airlifted from Table Mountain on Sunday after she became dehydrated.
Wilderness Search and Rescue spokesperson Johann Marais said the hiker, 46, was located on the Platteklip Gorge footpath.
Her condition was such that it was not advisable to walk her to safety.
The Skymed Air Mercy Service rescue helicopter was dispatched to Table Mountain, Marais said.
Rescuers then helped extract the hiker from her position on Platteklip Gorge and airlifted her to a parking area at the base of the mountain.
From there she was taken to hospital in an ambulance.
Source: News24
The latest on developments in financial markets (All times local):
9:35 a.m.
Stocks are sliding in early trading on Wall Street as health care companies and banks move lower.
Goldman Sachs sank 3 percent early Tuesday after its latest earnings fell short of forecasts due to an unusual miss in its trading business. That took about 50 points off the Dow Jones industrial average.
In health care, Johnson & Johnson lost 2.7 percent after its revenue came in below forecasts and Cardinal Health plunged 10.6 percent after issuing a weak forecast.
The Standard & Poor’s 500 index fell 5 points, or 0.2 percent, to 2,343.
The Dow lost 75 points, or 0.4 percent, to 20,563. The Nasdaq composite slipped 10 points, or 0.2 percent, to 5,846.
Bond prices rose. The yield on the 10-year Treasury note fell to 2.21 percent.
The City of Broken Arrow has broken ground for a memorial park on the property where the Bever house once stood.
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Ring masters: artists build a circus scene in New Orleans Up in the air with aerialists, acrobats and jugglers It's not hard to spot Elizabeth Rose's Fly Circus Space on North Claiborne Avenue in Treme.? Up in the air with aerialists, acrobats and jugglers It's not hard to spot Elizabeth Rose's Fly Circus Space on North Claiborne Avenue in Treme.?
TUCSON, Ariz - The University of Arizona hosted the Teen Astronomy Cafe program Saturday.
High school students met with astronomers who work at the forefront of astronomy to discuss killer asteroids.
The program runs through May and is held the first Saturday of the month from 9:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at the National Optical Astronomy Observatory.
For more information, visit teenastronomycafe.org.
Ain't love sweet? Of course, and especially so if you're Britney Spears.
The pop star rang in Valentine's Day weekend in pure luxury, leaving her Sin City concert residency behind for a private getaway to Malibu with new love interest Sam Asghari and her two kids.
Spears and the rest of the bunch lived lavishly for a few days in the stunning oceanfront villa, courtesy of international rental company, Airbnb.
For the home's $30 million pricetag, Spears, Asghari and Sean and Jayden Federline surely enjoyed its five bedroom, six bathroom spread as well as the in-house movie theater. Not to mention the pad's jaw-dropping backyard, which features a decked-out patio, hot tub and infinity pool overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
BEIRUT – The political affiliate of US-backed Syrian militias accused Turkey's president on Monday of seeking to attack "under false pretences" swathes of northern Syria which they control.
"We assert that the Syrian people will not hesitate to resist the Turkish aggression," said a statement from the political wing of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF).
With the Kurdish YPG militia at its forefront, the SDF alliance has taken vast territory from Islamic State with US backing. Ankara said on Monday that Turkish forces would press their offensive against the YPG in the north.
An on-duty Toledo police officer was involved in a three-vehicle crash early today after a West Toledo man ran a stop light, according to officials. Officer Chris Evans was driving a marked police cruiser eastbound on Sylvania Avenue at about 4:35 a.m. and was driving to a domestic violence call.
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DAVID CITY, Neb. (AP) Authorities say a Lincoln motorcyclist has died in a crash with a semi in eastern Nebraska.
The Butler County sheriff's office says 26-year-old Arez Karim was killed Thursday around 7:15 a.m. on U.S. Highway 81. Authorities say the semi driver, 30-year-old Jeremy Root of Hastings, was traveling south on the highway when his semi crossed the centerline and struck Karim's northbound motorcycle.
The sheriff's office says alcohol wasn't a factor in the crash, but rainfall at the time likely was.
Sheriff's offices in Butler and Polk County and the Nebraska State Patrol are investigating.
What's the best Star Wars film? As Solo: A Star Wars Story is released - vote here for your favourite
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11:39pm–#Bridgeport CT– Resident from the 1200 block Reservoir Avenue called the police to report that over $1,700 of jewelry and electronics was stolen from his unlocked car parked at 1015 North Avenue. If only there was a way to prevent this….
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A tree had been to be removed from Mt. Auburn Road in Cape Girardeau where it fell.
It was removed this morning at 5:45.
Three lanes of traffic were blocked, and workers were directing traffic.
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Ambulance driver Mohamad Alaa Al-Jalil has opened a shelter for 80 cats abandoned by families fleeing Syria's war.
Thursday Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced a recommitment to Project Safe Neighborhoods.
The program first began in 2001.
The goal is to put more focus on fighting violent crimes, especially those involving firearms.
Resources including money for additional prosecutors and police officers have been given to local jurisdictions.
"This program appears to be much larger. They just rolled out the beginning of this program and there are many facets to it that we are still learning about. But certainly with the President's and the Attorney General's commitment to fighting violent crime that's something that we welcome." said Chief Rex Mueller, Sioux City Police.
Sioux City Police say they expect more details about the recommitment to be released in the coming weeks.
There’s a very good reason Billy Joel performed in Miami for New Year’s Eve -- and it’s something he’s been waiting 40 years to do.
The “Piano Man” crooner rang in the New Year with an arena full of fans at the BT&T Center, and after treating them to a rendition of “Auld Lang Syne,” Joel launched into his song “Miami 2017 (Seen the Lights Go Out on Broadway)“ from the 1976 album “Turnstiles.”
Joel has said in previous interviews that the song -- written in the 1970s when New York City was on the verge of financial ruin -- tells the tale of the city’s downfall from the perspective of a former resident who’d moved to Florida to retire.
While he’s likely glad that New York is doing just fine today, finally singing “Miami 2017” in Miami during the first moments of 2017 must’ve been a treat.
MCM Construction send thoughts and prayers to those affected by the tragedy, pledge to do 'everything we can' to assist rescue efforts and will conduct a full investigation into what went wrong.
On takeout, the average American will spend…
According to a new study, the average American spends $1,175 a year ordering takeout and delivery which works out to about $70,000 in their lifetime. If you spend more than $100 a month on delivery, it might be more than that.
Here are five more stats about our food delivery habits…
1. 82% of people said they order food at least twice a month. Only 4% said they never order delivery.
2. 47% of us feel like we order food too much. And 52% feel guilty about it.
3. The top three reasons for ordering food are you’re craving something specific . . . you’re too LAZY to cook . . . and you don’t have time.
4. 18% say they’re worse at cooking than they used to be because of ordering too much food.
5. The most popular thing we order is pizza, which isn’t surprising. The rest of the top five are French fries, burgers, fried rice, and egg rolls.
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PEMBROKE PINES, Fla. — Police say a 49-year-old woman swindled a man nearly twice her age out of more than $300,000 after he sought companionship on a dating app.
Eighty-five-year-old John Berman was a widower when he joined the dating app and met Nancy Guy. She vanished in 2015, but on Thursday authorities caught up with her.
Pembroke Pines police Capt. Christopher Sengelmann tells local news outlets that Guy, who introduced herself to Berman as Anna Miller, may have victimized other men and urged them to come forward.
According to police, Guy told Berman she needed money for a dress-making business. She promised to pay him back, but always made excuses, including that she had cancer. Eventually Berman’s son found out and intervened.
It’s not clear whether she has hired a lawyer.
A dog has died following a house fire that occurred Saturday morning on 113 Sczygiel Road in Ware.
Western Mass News was told at least one person had been displaced from the home after the fire broke out around 8:15 a.m.
A Ware Deputy Fire Chief confirmed the fire was accidental, and possibly caused by a wood stove.
The dog was resuscitated at the scene but sadly passed away later in the day at a nearby animal hospital.
Also, a firefighter slipped and fell on ice at the scene. Western Mass News was told that firefighter is ok.
Crews from Palmer were called in to assist with the house fire.
"We sent an engine and a crew and also a tanker," the Palmer Fire dispatcher told us.
The Ware Fire Department said the Red Cross was called to assist the person who was displaced.
The fire caused approximately $20,000 in damage to the home.
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Sweetwater County School District #2 has several openings for Educational Aides.
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Assists teacher in instruction of students, preparation of classroom materials, and program paperwork and contacts
9 months/35 hours per week
Health insurance offered
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Apply at the Sweetwater County School District #2 website here.
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Gardai in Donegal seized a total of 8 cars over the weekend.
The cars were seized during an operation as part of Road Policing at the Clonmany Festival.
The vehicles were seized for road traffic offences including no insurance, NCT or tax.
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Columbia Fire officials say no one was hurt when inmates set a fire in the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center this weekend.
The Columbia Fire Department said inmates at the Richland County jail set fire in a cell around 10 p.m. Sunday.
Fire Department Capt. Brick Lewis said the fire was out by the time firefighters arrived. He said a blanket had been set on fire in the cell.
The Richland County Fire Marshal's Office is investigating.
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KALAMAZOO, Mich. (WOOD) — Kalamazoo police are investigating after someone was shot Tuesday afternoon.
The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety says it was notified of shots fired along E. Main Street near Southworth Terrace/Phelps Avenue around 1:30 p.m.
The person who was shot showed up at a local hospital. That person, a 23-year-old from Kalamazoo, was listed in stable condition later Tuesday.
It's not yet clear what led up to the shooting. Police have not said whether they have identified a suspect.
Anyone with information is asked to call KDPS at 269.337.8139 or Silent Observer at 269.343.2100.
The NFL is checking whether concussion protocol was properly followed Sunday when Houston Texans quarterback Tom Savage was allowed to briefly return to action after a disturbing hit in the end zone that left him with his hands quivering.
League spokesman Joe Lockhart said the NFL and the players' association "together will conduct a thorough review of the incident focused on whether the protocol was properly followed, but we're also continuing looking at the protocol to look for ways to improve and strengthen it."
Lockhart said the discovery during this investigation of any possible improvements to the concussion protocol will be quickly implemented.
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The NFL's concussion protocol came under heavy criticism after it failed Savage on Sunday in Houston's 26-16 loss to the 49ers. Only after Savage briefly returned to the game did the medical crew determine the quarterback did, indeed, have a concussion and remove him from the game.
Mayo Clinic announced Tuesday that Dr. Tom Witt, a transformational figure in Mayo's Goodhue County health care facilities, would "transition out of his leadership role" in early 2017. Mayo has clarified that Witt's reassignment was "part of rotational leadership."
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Mormons have long conducted their missionary work in the Polynesian islands. Now, two brothers from the island of Oahu have opened a restaurant Mo’ Bettahs, which brings the cuisine and lifestyle of the islands to people in Salt Lake City.
The National Women's Hockey League took their show on the road and brought their 2017 All-Star Festivities to Pittsburgh and the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex the past weekend. The NWHL brought their product to Western Pennsylvania, to showcase women's hockey in the area.
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DIVERSITY IS OUR STRENGTH: As a Rotherham grooming gang survivor, I want people to know about the religious extremism which inspired my abusers.
I’m a Rotherham grooming gang survivor. I call myself a survivor because I’m still alive. I’m part of the UK’s largest ever child sexual abuse investigation.
As a teenager, I was taken to various houses and flats above takeaways in the north of England, to be beaten, tortured and raped over 100 times. I was called a “white slag” and “white c***” as they beat me.
They made it clear that because I was a non-Muslim, and not a virgin, and because I didn’t dress “modestly”, that they believed I deserved to be “punished”. They said I had to “obey” or be beaten.
Fear of being killed, and threats to my parents’ lives, made it impossible for me to escape for about a year. The police didn’t help me.
There are legitimate reasons to worry about Jim Benning's commitment and capacity to manage the Vancouver Canucks through a rebuild. That he wants to re-sign Ryan Miller is not one of those reasons.
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A man charged with killing his son is expected in court this morning.
Police say Spenser Phillips told them in 2015 that his two-month-old son fell from a chair.
According to a criminal complaint– when Phillips and the boy’s mom took him to the hospital.
The boy had a brain bleed and brain trauma consistent with abuse, he died two days later.
Tuesday, Phillips is due for a pre-trial conference before his trial begins in June.
England Academy international Will Dagger is nearing his move to Hull KR, following confirmation of his exit from Warrington.
The Wolves’ outside-back, who featured four times under Tony Smith in 2017, has left the Halliwell Jones Stadium and is expected to link up with the Robins for their Super League return. An official announcement from the club is expected in due course.
Tipped for big things, Dagger will arrive at KCOM Craven Park with an aim to develop his game further under Tim Sheens.
Adding extra competition to the full-back role, Rovers are said to have beaten off a number of Yorkshire-based clubs for Dagger’s signature.
Sheens hinted at one or two young talents among his top-flight recruitment for next term and Dagger fits the bill superbly, at just 18 years of age, and should become the first new recruit confirmed since 2017’s conclusion.
The Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode has presented the 2018 budget estimate before the Lagos State House of Assembly.
The projected budget size is One Trillion, Forty- six Billion, One Hundred and Twenty one Million, One Hundred and Eighty one Thousand, Six Hundred and Eighty naira (N1,046 ,121).
The budget has a recurrent expenditure of N347bn and a capital expenditure of N699bn.
The budget is tagged Budget of Progress and Development.
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Andreas Johnsson scored and added two assists as the Toronto Marlies doubled the Rochester Americans 4-2 on Friday in American Hockey League play.
Miro Aaltonen and Vincent LoVerde had back-to-back goals in the third period as the Marlies (33-11-1), the AHL affiliate of the Toronto Maple Leafs, broke a 2-2 deadlock. Richard Clune also scored for Toronto, while Garret Sparks made 26 saves for the win.
Arvin Atwal and Brian Gionta replied for Rochester (25-11-10). Linus Ullmark stopped 27 shots in net.
Neither team scored on the power play. The Marlies went 0 for 2 and the Americans were 0 for 3.
The Gauteng Department of Health is technically bankrupt.
This follows after the MEC for health, Gwen Ramokgopa, acknowledged that she has no money to pay for negligence. Legal experts point out that if someone admits that they can not pay creditors, it is an act of insolvency.
Apparently, there is so much negligence in Gauteng’s health services that demand attention. At present, Ramokgopa’s department has already paid R13 billion to claims for which she has no money. If the claims are to be paid out, certain hospitals and clinics will have to close their doors.
Medical experts say it is indeed better if the institutions close because if there are so many negligent performances in it, and it would be safer to shut down the places.
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This is a 2016 photo of Andrew Lambo of the Oakland Athletics baseball team. This image reflects the Oakland Athletics active roster as of Monday, Feb. 29, 2016, when this image was taken.
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Botsford Financial Group and Financial Development Systems have been tapped to help attract retirement plan advisers and plan sponsors to the Merit fold.
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TORONTO — Ontario's new Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford is addressing supporters at a rally in Toronto tonight.
Christine Elliott, who placed second to Ford in the leadership race and initially contested his victory, is expected to introduce him at the event.
Members of the Tory caucus are also expected to attend the so-called "unity rally."
The Progressive Conservative leadership contest was triggered by the resignation of former leader Patrick Brown amid sexual harassment allegations.
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April 24 (Reuters) - Former France manager Henri Michel, who guided the national team to an Olympic gold medal and third place in the World Cup, has died at the age of 70, the French Football Federation announced on Tuesday.
Michel managed the team that won gold at the Los Angeles Olympics in 1984. Under him, France made the semi-finals of the World Cup in Mexico two years later where they lost 2-0 to West Germany before beating Belgium 4-2 to seal third place.
As a player, Michel made over 500 appearances for French side Nantes and won three league titles in a 16-year career with them. He was also capped 58 times by the national team between 1967-80 and scored four goals.
Michel was in charge of three more teams that played in the World Cup, managing Cameroon (1994), Morocco (1998) and Ivory Coast (2006).
His last assignment was with Kenya in 2012. (Reporting by Shrivathsa Sridhar in Bengaluru Editing by Christian Radnedge)
You don’t see many people rocking the Echo, but it’s a great bag. Just a bit too small for my abnormally long back.
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After a statue of a life-sized mermaid perched on a giant rock popped up in Ocean Beach, residents are wondering how it got there and why.
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Locals say the rock along the coast is no stranger to guerilla art installations.
"Once there was a Christmas tree, once there was a peace sign, who knows what's up there," one resident told FOX 5.
According to several residents who claim to have knowledge of the statue, the mermaid was assisted to the top of the rock using a rope ladder draped over the boulder. The mermaid was then hoisted up and her hands were drilled into the rock.
So far, lifeguards have not said what they're going to do next, but residents don't seem too worried.
"It's a cool aesthetic and I think we've needed something like that since the peace sign was taken down years ago. I think it's cool to have something here to bring that magic back," another man said.
Locals say art installations on the rock normally last between four and five days before they are taken down.
The government has set aside 118 million kroner to aid a number of conflicts that are perhaps given less media attention than those against the Islamic State in Syria and Iraq.
The Danish funds will assist those affected by conflicts in the Central African Republic, Burundi, Yemen, Sudan and Nigeria, to mention just a few.
“Over 65 million worldwide have been driven from their homes and are in need of our help.” said Ulla Tørnæs, the development minister.
Cabrera went 1-for-4 with three RBI in Wednesday's win over the White Sox.
He drove in his first on a sacrifice fly in the first inning, then later plated a couple more on a two-run double. The 33-year-old is hitting just .171 in 10 games since inking a deal with Cleveland and is likely in jeopardy of losing a full-time starting role with Lonnie Chisenhall (calf) nearing a return off the disabled list.
The Antigo Community Garden is growing, figuratively and soon, literally. While planting season remains a few weeks away, coordinators of the garden, located on the grounds behind Antigo United Methodist Church, are making plans and signing up gardeners for the 2017 season.
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CRAIG — On Thursday, May 3, Moffat County will celebrate a day of prayer. During its regular meeting Tuesday, the Moffat County Board of County Commissioners proclaimed the day the Moffat County Day of Prayer, in conjunction with National Day of Prayer.
An event celebrating the local and national day of prayer will take place from noon to 1 p.m. on the Moffat County Courthouse lawn.
The first Thursday in May was designated as the National Day of Prayer by Congress in 1952.
The BOCC also took the following actions.
We have more details on a fire that destroyed an Emmet County home.
Fire crews were called out a little after three Monday afternoon on Hughston Road in Harbor Springs.
The Harbor Springs fire chief says no one was hurt and the owner was at work when it happened.
He adds that if this had been a different season, it may have ended up much differently.
“Had it been spring, you know, when there's no snow or anything on the ground, this could've easily turned into a different situation, as far as a wildfire, a grass fire going through the woods with dry conditions. We are fortunate enough that there's enough snow on the ground so things are still wet enough now not to spread through the woods,” John Cupps.
The fire chief says at this point, all signs point to the chimney as what sparked the fire.
The house is destroyed.
Smitty Smith of FunPlacesToFly.com sent us this photo, taken at the Texas Antique Airplane Association Fly-in, of a plane that’s flying the colors and proud to be in the USA.
A few weary legs in the #ThreeLions camp today, but the boys are back to work as attention quickly switches to Saturday's #WorldCup quarter-final. pic.twitter.com/xWGOGLPlvU
Ahead of his 2018th birthday celebration which comes up every March 25th, Nollywood actor, Tinsel star cum politician, Eric Anderson, has released some photos to show his transition overtime.
Eric is currently the Commissioner for Culture and Tourism in Cross River State and he has played his job well through his office thereby helping to promote the culture and tourism of the state.
Able to stand out at public events, the actor has not failed in stepping out in his native Efik attire which also depicts the fashion style of his people.
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* Supreme Court Of New South Wales made orders approving scheme of arrangement to effect proposed acquisition by Healthe Care Australia
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COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Voters in Greenland are going to the polls in a parliamentary election that has featured discussion on what the sparsely populated Arctic island needs to do to become independent from Denmark.
Residents of the semi-independent Danish territory harbor hopes of independence, but know the economy, which depends mainly on fisheries, needs to improve.
Another debated issue in the election for the 31-seat parliament is upgrading three airports to allow international flights land in Greenland and therefore increase tourism.
Prime Minister Kim Kielsen's center-left Siumut party said during the campaign that English, not Danish, should be taught as a second language in schools to allow the island's 56,000 inhabitants become more international.
Recent polls have Kielsen's party neck-and-neck with the left-leaning Inuit Ataqatigiit. They are likely to form a governing coalition.
Controversial celebrity couple, Ubi Franklin and wife, Lilian Esoro, recently got many grumbling after they stepped out differently for the Ali Baba’s concert.
The two walked into the event room separately as they never bothered to have pictures together while they gave their phones differently for various shots.
Ubi in his usual manner was looking calm and calculated while his wife was seen hanging around with some friends and fans that came to get photo session with her.
Despite all their challenges, they still had a nice time out as they used the event to ease of the stress of the past year while planning on how to make great success this year 2017.
This brand-new, massive warehouse-turned-dispensary in Lents looks more like a lumber-drying kiln than a store. But ever since it finally switched over to recreational on March 4, the Lents location of Stumptown Cannabis offers two very useful amenities: ample parking and proximity to I-205. The waiting room seems to be still under construction, but once inside, the enormous dispensary offers a beautiful variety of flower and several cases full of topicals, glass, Juice Box dab rigs, Dynasty Genetics seeds and high-end concentrates and cartridges like Who? The flower is shown to you in large-mouthed jars, which makes it easy for inspection and sample smelling. Stumptown's sativa-heavy menu is organized by a massive laundry list of growers—Pistil Point, Seven Points, Primo—to help buyers locate and differentiate among flowers. Just remember to bring a sweater; it can be a tad chilly in that large room. YOS SHALLMAN.
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – A 24-year-old Buffalo man has been sentenced to four years in prison for selling heroin.
Gregg Daniels, 24, of Buffalo, also faces three years of post-release supervision.
DA Flynn aggressively prosecuting those who peddle this deadly poison. #HeroinEpidemic pic.twitter.com/oKRcvhmphL — Erie County DA (@da_erie) December 12, 2017
Lackawanna Police were investigating a fatal heroin overdose in May when they looked through the deceased woman’s phone and found she had been texting a certain number to purchase heroin.
An undercover officer sent texts from the deceased’s phone to the phone number, requesting another heroin purchase. A short time later, Daniels appeared at the time and location specified in the texts.
Daniels attempted to sell heroin to the undercover officer and was arrested.
WHATCOM — Local high school graduation dates are as follows, in order by time and date: Mount Baker High School — 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 7, on the football field. Lynden Christian — 7 p.m. Thursday, June 7, on the school football field. Lynden High School — 7 p.m. Friday, June 8, at the school….
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A collision involving a Landrover towing a hot air balloon basket on a trailer earlier closed the A5 at Shrewsbury.
The A5 was blocked in both directions between Dobbies Island and Emstrey Island following the incident at Weeping Cross.
Emergency services including West Mercia Police, West Midlands Ambulance Service and Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service were called to the scene at around 4.45pm.
Highways England says there were long delays in the area for a time.
The road has since fully reopened.
The video was restored and claims to be the only video of Bruce Lee's 'real' fight. Considered one of the most influential martial artistes of all time, Bruce Lee hardly requires an elaborate introduction.
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BENTON HARBOR, Mich. (WOOD) — Benton Harbor Public Safety officers are investigating after a man was shot outside a lounge early Saturday morning.
The shooting happened in the parking lot of Smoke’s Lounge at 250 N Fair Avenue. Police did not say what time they were called to the scene.
Officers say the victim, a 31-year-old man, suffered a serious gunshot wound, however he is expected to recover.
The case is under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call the Benton Harbor Department of Public Safety at 269.927.0293.
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GREENVILLE, Pennsylvania – Walter G. Hinds, 92, of 4 Birch Dr., Greenville, (Hempfield Township) Pennsylvania, passed away at 12:45 p.m. on Sunday, April 16, 2017 at St. Paul’s in Greenville, Pennsylvania.
Walter was born on January 14, 1925.
Cremation arrangements are incomplete at this time and are under the direction of Osborne-Williams Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 73-75 Columbia Ave. Greenville, Pennsylvania 16125.
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DENVER — Prosecutors say a Colorado man has been sentenced to five years in prison for growing thousands of marijuana plants on an island in the Colorado River.
U.S. Attorney Bob Troyer’s office says 33-year-old Santos Ramirez-Carrillo pleaded guilty to conspiracy to manufacture and possess with intent to distribute 50 or more marijuana plants.
According to court records, Ramirez-Carrillo and another man began living and working on the island near De Beque — northeast of Grand Junction — in May 2017 and worked with other people to grow marijuana in the area, including on federally owned land.
Authorities searched the island in September and arrested Ramirez-Carrillo and another man, Santos Ramirez-Alvarez, at a campsite. Agents found more than 9,100 plants.
Officials say the marijuana grows, which are illegal on federal land, can have a severe effect on the environment.
Former Conservative party chairman, Grant Shapps, is calling for Great Northern, run by Govia Thameslink, to lose its franchise.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jimmy Kimmel held his baby son as he returned to his late-night show after a week off for the boy’s heart surgery.
Kimmel was crying from the first moment of his monologue Monday night as he pleaded with Congress to restore and improve children’s health coverage, a cause he has championed since his son Billy was born with a heart defect in April.
Billy needed one surgery just after his birth and had a follow-up operation last week.
Kimmel kept up his ardent advocacy Monday night, urging Congress to restore the Children’s Health Insurance Program, which has been left unfunded and stuck in a political stalemate since September.
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Kimmel said it’s “disgusting” that Congress is putting tax cuts for millionaires ahead of the lives of children.
FRANKFURT, April 20 German glasses retailer Fielmann could pursue takeovers in the future, marketing chief Marc Fielmann, the son of company founder Guenther Fielmann, told magazine Capital in an interview.
"Should we want to do a larger takeover at some point, we would be in a position to do so," the magazine quoted Fielmann as saying.
"We do not rule out that out for the future," he added. (Reporting by Maria Sheahan; Editing by Harro ten Wolde)
Hon. Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun receiving the Progress Report on Tax Laws Reform from the Vice Chairman of the National Tax Policy Implementation Committee, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, during the presentation of the Progress Report by the National Tax Policy Implementation Committee to the Minister in Abuja on Friday, February 2, 2018
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ABC NEWS–“The Bachelorette” is back and you can see it Monday nights here on ABC Columbia. It’s garnered quite a following already.
Here’s an exclusive look at next weeks episode and a look at the season premiere with the newest Bachelorette Becca.
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CARY, N.C. (WNCN) — A photo taken inside a local Belk store is taking off on social media.
A customer tells CBS North Carolina she took the photo over the weekend inside the Belk at Cary Town Centre.
It appears to show mannequins positioned to resemble a Nazi salute.
Comments on the woman’s Facebook page show this happened at the store at Cary Towne Center over the weekend.
The woman who took the picture said Belk representatives told her that security cameras will be checked to identify the people who re-positioned the mannequins.
CBS North Carolina reached out to Belk for comment, but have not heard back.
Medicare FAQ is a medical supplement insurance (Medigap) broker located in Clearwater, Florida. The company states that they have recently received an influx of questions from those wondering about Medicare Plan F and whether or not it is going away.
The FAI have confirmed their list of suspensions for this weekend’s games and a total of four Finn Harps players are included.
Ethan Boyle, Caolan McAleer, Damien McNulty and Danny Morrissey will miss Friday’s night’s game against Shamrock Rovers due to an accumulation of yellow cards and a red card suspension.
Morrissey was sent off in the Limerick game and will sit out the second game of the ban on Friday having already missed the draw with Sligo.
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Rookie Jacob Faria dazzled again and Logan Morrison hit his 18th home run of the season to help the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jay TAMPA, Fla. - An accused neo-Nazi who was found with explosives in Tampa Palms will not be released from jail before his trial, a federal magistrate ruled Wednesday.
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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – IMPD confirms that they are at the scene of a fatal car accident involving multiple injuries on the northwest side.
The scene is near Eagle Creek Park on W. 56th St and Reed Rd.
Police confirm 5 people have been injured and transported to the hospital.
One vehicle reportedly fled the scene.
We will update this story as we receive information.
GLENWOOD CITY — It’s Rodeo Time!
The 2017 St. Croix Valley PRCA Rodeo is set for this Friday and Saturday, June 16 and 17 at the St. Croix County Fairgrounds in Glenwood City. Rodeo performances will be held at 7:30 p.m. each night.
Scalise’s colleague, Alabama Representative Mo Brooks, told CNN and other reporters that Scalise was one of five people shot at the early-morning practice, where lawmakers were preparing to compete in the annual baseball game Thursday. The competition between Democratic and Republican lawmakers, which raises money for D.C.-area charities, is typically held at Nationals Park in Washington’s southeast. Republican lawmakers were fine-tuning their fielding miles away Wednesday morning at Alexandria, Virginia’s Eugene Simpson Stadium Park, where local Little League teams play.
The inauguration events for Harvard’s 29th president, Lawrence S. Bacow, will take place on Friday, Oct. 5. All members of the Harvard community are invited to attend the afternoon installation ceremony in Tercentenary Theatre. More details will be made available as plans progress.
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As hundreds of possible candidates were identified in the search for Harvard’s 29th president, one name kept resurfacing: Lawrence S. Bacow.
Members of the campus community — including faculty, deans, and students — shared thoughts on Harvard’s 29th president.
“Like nearly every one of my colleagues when I was a dean, I turned to Larry for the wisest counsel when I would need it most.” — David Ellwood, the Isabelle and Scott Black Professor of Political Economy
Larry Bacow has earned a reputation as an intent listener with a talent for helping to solve problems by asking the right questions.
MODESTO, Calif. — A Northern California city has agreed to pay $2.65 million to the family of a mentally ill Gulf War veteran fatally shot by police in 2014 after his family called 911.
The Sacramento Bee reports Tuesday the agreement between the city of Lodi and the family of Parminder Singh Shergill settles a federal lawsuit the family filed accusing the officers of excessive force.
Shergill was killed after his sister-in-law called 911 and said he was a paranoid schizophrenic who was “going crazy” and was attacking his mother. Shergill’s family says he suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder after participating in Operation Desert Storm in the 1990s.
Officers fatally shot Shergill as he walked through his neighbourhood after they said he charged at them with a knife. Shergill’s family disputes that account.
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* Macrogenics provides update on corporate progress and 1st quarter 2017 financial results
* Macrogenics Inc- Total revenue was $2.1 million for quarter ended March 31, 2017, compared to $2.8 million for quarter ended March 31, 2016
* Macrogenics Inc - Qtrly basic and diluted net loss per common share $1.08
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JOHNSON CITY (AP) — A Tennessee researcher is hoping visitors to a park will help her gather data for what she calls a "citizen science project."
East Tennessee State University researcher Ingrid Luffman wants people who are walking through Johnson City's Founders Park to stop at the bridge across Brush Creek, read the water level on a staff gauge and text the findings to her. The university said the gauge looks like a giant ruler extending from the water up the side of the bridge abutment.
The water depth data will be downloaded into a database program and converted into a spreadsheet to be analyzed with precipitation and other weather-related data.
Luffman says the purpose is to see how Brush Creek responds to rainfall events and to educate people about the creek's ecology.
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Two Regina residents share their experience of growing up in the 60’s Scoop and how the pain continues to this day.
The public should be encouraged by the recent downturn in violent crime, but it's hardly a reason for Savannah officials to do a victory lap around the city and declare that this chronic problem is solved. Summer is fast approaching.
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Alabama Republican Representative Mo Brooks tweets five people were hit when a gunman opened fire on a GOP Congressional baseball practice in Alexandria this morning. Alexandria Police as of 8:30am would only confirm one person shot, but they "believe" there were "multiple injuries".
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Did Katy Perry just confirm that she’s officially back together with Orlando Bloom?
When interviewed by ET, the subject of dating contestants on American Idol came up.
“No, I’m sorry I have been spoken for and speak for myself. And I’m very happy!” Katy said in response to if she would ever date a contestant.
Then, when asked if she was spoken for, Katy responded, “Yeah, girl, of course I am!”
Katy was also asked if she was a “Mrs. Broom,” referring an Instagram post she shared of Orlando Bloom holding a broom.
“No, I’m not a Mrs. Broom,” she said, while winking at the camera.
Katy and Orlando appear to be an on-again couple, but have not confirmed the news.
A disabled chicken named Dill and her sister Rosemary paid a visit to a Bakewell care home as part of an animal therapy session.
The chickens belong to breeder Wendy Watkins, who took them along to Burton Closes Hall Care Home for the residents to meet.
Animal therapy sessions help to improve social interaction and lessen the effects of loneliness and depression.
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Oct 6 (Reuters) - Apple Inc said on Friday that Bruce Sewell will retire as general counsel and will be succeeded by former Honeywell International Inc executive Katherine Adams.
Adams, who will also be senior vice president of legal and global security, will report to Chief Executive Tim Cook, the company said.
Bruce Sewell, who has served as Apple's general counsel since 2009, will retire at the end of the year, the company said. (Reporting by Aishwarya Venugopal in Bengaluru; Editing by Sriraj Kalluvila)
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) - Authorities say a Florida man pulled a gun on a martial arts instructor at a church during an argument over using firearms for self-defense.
A Port St. Lucie police report says martial arts instructor Christopher Lasala was at Grace Christian Academy on Sunday discussing with parents an afterschool class he is starting. When one asked about guns, Lasala replied they aren't always the best choice for self-defense.
Lasala and witnesses told police that 61-year-old George Meyer overheard Lasala and said martial arts are useless. They say he then pulled a handgun, pointed it at Lasala and said, "Bang, you're dead." Meyer soon put his gun away and left.
Meyer later told police he pulled the gun, but didn't point it. He has been charged with aggravated assault.
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LONDON (AP) — Bank of England Governor Mark Carney will have to write a letter to Britain’s Treasury chief explaining why inflation in the country is running by more than a percentage point above target.
Official figures Tuesday show that the annual inflation rate in Britain rose to 3.1 percent. The increase was unexpected — most economists predicted a modest decline to 2.9 percent from the previous month’s 3 percent.
Because inflation is more than a percentage point above the bank’s 2 percent target, Carney has to explain to Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond what he and his colleagues are doing about getting inflation down.
In November, pre-empting the increase, the bank raised its main interest rate by a quarter-point to 0.5 percent, its first increase in a decade.
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Floyd Mayweather Jr. said Wednesday he will come out of retirement to face UFC star Conor McGregor in a boxing match on Aug. 26.
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Bourne Police have released this image of a man they need to speak with in relation to an assault in Folkingham on Sunday, December 11.
If you have any information please phone 101, quoting reference number 16000413396.
The Richland County Coroner has identified the person who died in a car wreck early Sunday morning.
The victim was identified as 39-year-old Matthew R. Butler of Hopkins. Autopsy results show Butler died from blunt head and neck trauma.
It happened at 2:30 a.m. on Cabin Creek Road near Congress Road.
Troopers said a driver traveling west on Cabin Creek Road ran off the right side of the road before overcorrecting and going off the left side of the roadway and overturning.
The driver of the car, Butler, was then ejected from the car.
The crash remains under investigation.
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The class of 2018 gets on campus very soon, and as such, we're giving early thoughts on who plays right away, who seems likely to sit, and who could end up starting for the Bears in the fall.
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A Tesla car on autopilot mode crashed into a police SUV on Tuesday, leaving the driver injured and wrecking the SUV. Buzz60
One of the first things I learn from 79-year-old Sandi Craft of Fresno is that her name means "helper of mankind" - an apt description for the big-hearted retired kindergarten and special education teacher. Craft is normally the one doing the giving, but on Thursday morning, she receives a gift of her own: a bright bouquet of flowers delivered to her doorstep by 6-year-old Sophia Singh.
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Sportscaster and Boston Bruins announcer Jack Edwards jabbed Kellyanne Conway , mocking the White House counselor's references to the non-existent "Bowling Green massacre." Edwards dropped the criticism into his routine banter during a hockey match between the Bruins and the San Jose Sharks last week, pointing out that Sharks center Ryan Carpenter had attended Bowling Green State University.
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The PC Friars practiced at Almni Hall on Monday before leaving for Dayton and Wednesday's NCAA Play-in game against Southern California.
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Toronto police say a 19-year-old man is facing a second-degree murder charge in connection with a fatal weekend stabbing in the city's east end.
Police say two men got into an altercation while riding a city bus on Sunday and started to fight after getting off the bus at about 3:30 a.m.
They say during the fight, one of the men was stabbed multiple times.
The victim, identified as 29-year-old Matthew Lidster of Toronto, died of his injuries in hospital.
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Cubs starter Kyle Hendricks discusses his outing against the Pirates on Wednesday, May 30, 2018. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune)
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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Authorities say a man who is now in police custody assaulted and injured a deputy sheriff assigned to family court on Tuesday.
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The incident happened in the 1500 block of Arch Street in Center City around 2:25 p.m.
The deputy was transported to Hahnemann University Hospital, where officials say he is being treated and will be released.
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An Exeter man has been found guilty of sexually assaulting a three-year-old girl.
Andrew Berry, 44, of Rifford Road, denied two counts of assault by penetration but the jury at Exeter Crown Court took just 40 minutes to convict him.
He will be sentenced on Tuesday morning.
Prosecutor Joss Ticehurst told the trial the offences happened when the girl was just three or four years old.
The jury was played a video interview of the child telling police what happened to her.
Mr Ticehurst said: “In a case such as this the police become involved and in the course of their investigations they will interview the person allegedly involved in the criminal act.
“During the course of his interview the defendant, in very broad summary, denied he sexually abused the girl.”
Recorder Martin Meeke QC adjourned sentence to Tuesday morning.
Manchester United gave an impressive early indication of their quality on Sunday when they beat West Ham 4-0.
Romelu Lukaku scored twice on his debut and Nemanja Matic produced a man of the match display at Old Trafford.
And the duo have added more height and power to an already physically imposing squad.
At the peak of their success, the Arsenal side Henry played were also known for their physical attributes along with their technical quality.
Methodist Hospital in Henderson is asking residents to give their opinions on a possible affiliation with Deaconess Health System.
Hospital officials had planned to hold an open forum this week, but because of confidentiality agreements, they had to cancel.
Now they are asking residents to send their opinions by email or by Facebook message. Those messages can be sent from now until June 8.
You can submit comments via email at comments@methodisthospital.net or by private message on the Methodist Hospital Facebook page.
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Thousands of traders on eBay will have to pay 20pc value added tax (VAT) on their fees following an overhaul of the company's corporate structure.
All sellers in Britain must now pay fees to the eBay's domestic business, rather than its Luxembourg subsidiary, eBay Europe S. à.r.l., because of legal restructuring that came about when eBay split from PayPal in 2015.
The changes, which came into effect on August 1, mean eBay business sellers in the UK must pay VAT on all fees incurred.
WORTHINGTON >> Police say an Ohio high school student face criminal charges after officers found a handgun in a backpack on the school campus.
The unidentified student was arrested Thursday morning at Thomas Worthington High School outside of Columbus. Worthington police say the student will be charged with felony possession of a deadly weapon in a school safety zone and misdemeanor charges of carrying a concealed weapon and inducing panic.
Police are investigating whether a second student had the gun earlier in the day.
Worthington High School Principal Pete Scully sent an email to families Thursday that said school officials contacted police after being told the student had a gun.
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Scully’s email said no threats had been made by the student.
Liberals’ pot bill tweaked to remove plant height limit, add timeline for edibles
The Liberal government’s marijuana bill has returned from a parliamentary committee with a few tweaks, including a requirement that edibles and other concentrated forms of cannabis become legal within a year of Bill C-45 becoming law.
The House of Commons health committee has been studying the bill clause by clause since August, and heard from more than 100 witnesses.
Out of that process the committee put forward two key changes to the legislation earlier this week.
PHILADELPHIA — B.J. Johnson scored 25 points and Amar Stukes added 20 and La Salle outlasted St. Joseph’s for an 81-78 win on Saturday.
La Salle (10-13, 4-6 Atlantic 10) outscored the Hawks 13-7 in the last three minutes and Stukes put the Explorers up for good. Johnson and Pookie Powell made six free throws combined, and Taylor Funk and Shevar Newkirk each missed 3s for a chance to tie.
Right before halftime, following Pierfrancesco Oliva’s 3, Johnson reeled off eight straight with a layup and two 3s in succession, Stukes added a layup and Powell made a pair of free throws and La Salle reduced its deficit to 41-38.
La Salle continued to chip away, tied it at 58 with Saul Phiri’s two free throws and went up six with a pair of Jamir Moultrie 3s. Newkirk responded with back-to-back 3s to even it.
Moultrie scored 18 and Powell scored 15 with 11 assists.
For the Hawks (9-13, 4-6), Newkirk scored a career-high 30 points, James Demery scored 21 with 11 rebounds and Oliva scored 10.
KNOXVILLE (WATE) – At Salon Absinthe in Knoxville, pricing for men’s and women’s haircuts is no longer based on gender, but instead, the time and complexity of the cut.
“Gender has been so stereotyped in our minds that this is what a women is, and this is what a man is. A woman is supposed to have long hair. A man is supposed to have short hair.” said Lillith Vaughn, a beautician at Salon Absinthe.
The salon’s owner, Scarlet Strange, was inspired to keep pricing fair. Vaughn says it didn’t make sense to charge women with pixie-cuts the same price as women with long hair.
Before every appointment, stylists will consult with the client about what they want done. Based on that conversation, pricing varies.
“It’s 2017. It’s not really like that anymore. You can have whatever hair your want, whatever gender you are or want to identify as.” said Vaughn.
Salon Absinthe is located at 7425 S. Northshore Drive.
North Korea's Kim Yong Chol, center, leaves a hotel in New York, Wednesday, May 30, 2018. The senior North Korean official arrived in New York on Wednesday in the highest-level official visit to the United States in 18 years, as President Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un sought to salvage prospects for a high-stakes nuclear summit. Andres Kudacki AP Photo
Finding new and healthy twists is the ticket for Pamela Salzman’s latest cookbook, Kitchen Matters . Nachos? She offers Greek nachos made with pita chips, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, feta, Kalamata olives, tzatziki and humus. Or how about Brussels sprouts and quinoa hash? Plant-based foods are at the forefront, but she’s not vegetarian and includes a half-dozen recipes, each for chicken and fish, along with balsamic herb flank steak and slow-cooked Italian pot roast. Many useful tips are included, including an answer to the pressing question: “What about a red dot on the egg yolk or whites?” It’s nothing to worry about, Salzman says.
MELROSE, MASS. (WHDH) - Melrose police officers are responding to the scene of a crash involving a driver who appears to have driven through the front door of a house.
Video from Sky7 showed a sedan sticking out of a three-story home on East Emerson Street.
The driver caused extensive damage when the vehicle jumped the front porch and knocked down support beams.
EMS and fire crews are on the scene. A tow truck has been called in to tow the car away.
The cause of the crash was not immediately clear. It’s not known if anyone was injured.
This is a breaking news story; stay with 7News online and on-air for the latest developments.
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Keith O'Brien, first cardinal to recuse himself from a conclave because of a personal scandal has died
Jess is now a working girl and she tells Nick all about her new job.
Bhopal: Ahead of state Assembly elections due in the latter half of 2018, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan expanded his Council of Ministers on Saturday.
The three new ministers inducted in the Cabinet are Balkrishna Patidar, Narayan Singh Kushwaha and Jalam Singh Patel. The trio took the oath of office at Raj Bhawan in Bhopal in the Saturday morning.
The Chief Minister further hinted at another expansion in the Cabinet.
“It is a matter of happiness, will make the cabinet more balanced which will lead to better work & results. One expansion has taken place, another small one will also be done,” said Chouhan.
Patidar, who belongs from the Nimar region, is an MLA from Khargone, while Kushwaha represents Gwalior South in the Assembly. Patel, an MLA from Narsinghpur, is the younger brother of BJP MP and former Union minister Prahlad Singh Patel.
The Chouhan-led BJP government is eyeing a fourth term in the state.
KPRC in Houston is reporting a confirmed tornado was located over Fairchilds, 7 miles south of Rosenberg, at at 8:13 a.m. It is moving east at 50 mph. Impacted locations include Sugar Land, Missouri City, Rosenberg, Stafford, Richmond, southwestern Manvel, Fresno, First Colony, Pecan Grove, Meadows Place, Needville, Arcola, Iowa Colony, Pleak, Fairchilds, Beasley, Thompsons, Brazos Bend State Park, Brays Oaks and New Territory.
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NBC staff have been celebrating the life of the late Salomon Salath //Hoeseb, since his death on Saturday.
Emotional staff of the NBC observed a moment of silence at NBC radio headquarters on Tuesday morning in honour of late Salomon Salath //Hoeseb.
NEW YORK (AP) — Russell Westbrook has been fined $10,000 and assessed a postgame technical foul for initiating a confrontation with Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert on Monday.
The league made the announcement Tuesday.
The Oklahoma City Thunder guard came onto the court as a substitution following a stoppage with 7:55 remaining in the fourth quarter of a 113-96 Game 4 loss to the Jazz. He intervened in an incident between Gobert and Oklahoma City backup point guard Raymond Felton.
Westbrook committed four fouls in the first half and finished with five. He had 23 points and 14 rebounds, but had just three assists and made 7 of 18 shots.
The Thunder trail the Jazz 3-1 and host Utah on Wednesday in an elimination game.
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A Florida woman named Crystal Methvin was arrested Saturday in St. Johns County on drug possession charges after being caught with crystal meth, jail records show.
Methvin, 40, of St. Augustine, was busted after an anonymous caller tipped off cops who found her inside a car with two other people in a parking lot on South Dixie Highway, WJXT reports.
Police searched the car and found drug paraphernalia and a substance that tested positive for crystal meth.
Methvin was taken into custody with a man identified as Douglas Nickerson, WJXT reports.
Methvin has arrests in the county dating back to 1998 when she was booked into the St. Johns County Jail for driving under the influence. Most recently, she was arrested in January on 14 felony counts of drug possession and misdemeanor possession of drug equipment, jail records show.
Methvin remains in custody on $5,000 bond, according to jail records. It’s unclear if she’s hired an attorney.
Shawn Mendes is all smiles as he arrives at the 2018 Time 100 Gala on Tuesday night (April 24) at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City.
The 19-year-old singer looked handsome in a navy suit as he was hit the red carpet alongside Ben Platt, Trevor Noah, and Sterling K. Brown along with his This Is Us wife Susan Kelechi Watson.
PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Shawn Mendes
Other guests at the event included Keegan Michael Key and fiancee Elisa Pugliese, RuPaul and husband Georges LeBar, along with Ronan Farrow and mom Mia Farrow.
You can check out the full list of Time 100 Most Influential People here!
FYI: Trevor is wearing an Ermenegildo Zegna Couture tux. Sterling is wearing a SUITS by Curtis Eliot suit and Louboutin shoes.
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Pink performs at The Armory on Friday, Feb. 2, 2018, in Minneapolis. Photo by Michael Zorn
The New York rap collective A$AP Mob will play the Rave on Thursday, Oct. 12, the venue announced today, and for those wondering, yes, A$AP Twelvyy and A$AP Ant will be touring with them.
Just kidding, nobody was wondering that (though Twelvyy and Ant will indeed be there, along with A$AP Nast). But the bigger news is that the collective's marquee members A$AP Rocky and A$AP Ferg will be on the tour, too. Both have made an effort to prove they haven't outgrown their old crew over the last year, especially Rocky, who was heavily featured on A$AP Mob's first commercial album, last year's Cozy Tapes Vol. 1: Friends . (Ferg only appeared on two tracks, unfortunately, but he had an underrated album of his own to promote at the time, Always Strive and Prosper ).
Tickets for the group's Rave stop go on sale Friday, July 28 at 10 a.m. and are $39.50 for general admission, and $45.50 for VIP balcony access. They'll be joined on the bill by openers Key! and Cozy Boys.
CNBC’s Kayla Tausche reports on the latest developments in NAFTA talks between the U.S. and its trading partners.
Surrey police are asking for help identifying a person of interest in an alleged hit and run that left one woman with serious injuries.
RCMP said in a statement the 38-year-old woman was struck in a crosswalk while crossing King George Boulevard near 152nd Street around 8 p.m. PT Sunday.
The car took off, but police say a witness took video of the incident that allegedly shows the vehicle, its driver and passenger.
Police say the driver of this car is wanted for questioning in connection with a Sunday hit and run in Surrey. (Surrey RCMP)
The car sought by police is described as a black sedan with a tan interior "possibly an early 2000 model Acura TL," according to the police news release.
Police are also looking for the driver of a van who may have witnessed the alleged incident.
Surrey RCMP want to speak to the driver of this van, who may have witnessed a hit and run Sunday. (Surrey RCMP)
The woman who was struck has been taken to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries, police say.
A crash in Carbondale early this morning causes power outage.
The Carbondale Police were called to the 200 block of East Walnut Street, as the fire department also responded.
A utility pole was damaged, leading to a power outage in a building close to the site. No one was injured.
It happened at nearly 2:30 last night. Traffic will be reduced to one lane as repairs are made there.
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Police are investigating after several shots were fired near a home in Grand Barachois, N.B., Thursday afternoon.
Southeast District RCMP say shortly after 3 p.m., officers were called to a home on Route 133 after the homeowner reported hearing gunshots.
Officers arrived to find that several shots had been fired, including one that struck the house.
A nearby vehicle was also damaged.
Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact Shediac RCMP or Crime Stoppers.
British lawmakers have called for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's UK-born wife to stop backing his "murderous" regime or have her citizenship stripped. Nadhim Zahawi, a member of the ruling Conservative party, told CNN that London-born Asma Assad, who has dual UK-Syrian citizenship, "has been using her social media platform in support of this murderous regime.
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* The economy is not yet firing on all cylinders, Bank of Canada policymakers said in prepared remarks before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance
* Bank of Canada: range of potential trade measures under discussion in U.S. even wider now than was in January Further company coverage: (Reporting By Leah Schnurr)
Miami Heat's Josh Richardson, left, shoots as Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid, center, defends while Robert Covington, right, watches during the first half of an NBA basketball gam Friday, Feb. 2, 2018, in Philadelphia. Chris Szagola AP
Private emails between scientists working on a controversial genetic technology called "gene drive" were released last week. Obtained through a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request, their publication has been criticized by some as an attempt to discredit the science community.
[...] The emails themselves, however, are news, and they were obtained in a lawful, straightforward way and were reported on by respected traditional news sources, such as The Guardian, which gave proper context to the files.
The release of these emails by [biosafety consultant Edward Hammond] who has a clear point-of-view on the issue, however, has led to yet another discussion of the proper way of publishing raw documents. Nature, one of the more respected and widely read science publishers, mentions the release of these emails in the same breath as emails that were obtained by illegal hacking in an editorial published this week:
It's a day David Moschel won't ever forget: Trying to stop a man attempting to destroy an inflatable Vikings mascot in his front yard, Moschel was knifed with a box cutter in his face and head. Jacob A. Justice, of Madison, Wis., was arrested on Oct. 9 and this week the 22-year-old pleaded no contest to misdemeanor battery and disorderly charges, according to the Wisconsin State Journal .
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CARY, N.C. — A North Carolina man has been accused of leaving his mother on their home's floor because he knew she would probably die and that he would get access to $30,000 she had in a bank account.
The News & Observer of Raleigh reports 39-year-old Eric Paul Brunner was arrested March 13 and charged with murder and elder abuse. Warrants and other information from Wake County sheriff's deputies say 74-year-old Cynthia Brunner had fallen "more than 24 hours" before her son and caretaker reported her death Feb. 19.
Investigator J.N. Yoakum says Brunner "wanted her to die" and admitted that "he and his mother have had a tenuous relationship."
Brunner is being held without bail and is scheduled for a court hearing April 14. It is unclear if he has a lawyer.
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× Body pulled from Rock River in Janesville; autopsy planned
JANESVILLE — An autopsy is planned to determine whether a body pulled from the Rock River in Janesville is that of a man who has been missing for two months.
Police Chief David Moore says a boater spotted the partially submerged body Sunday afternoon. Authorities say the body appears to be that of a man. There was no immediate indication of foul play.
Police are investigating whether the body might be that of 23-year-old Janesville resident Jordan White, who has been missing since Nov. 8.
DAVIS, Calif. (AP)  Authorities say a 30-year-old woman is being charged with hate crimes after police say she broke windows and left bacon at a Northern California mosque.
The Sacramento Bee reports (http://bit.ly/2leLQOa ) that the Yolo County District Attorney's Office announced the arrest of Lauren Kirk-Coehlo of Davis on Tuesday.
She is charged in the vandalism of the Davis Islamic Center last month. The vandal broke six windows and two bicycles and put bacon strips on door handles.
Muslims are prohibited from eating pork products.
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Earlier this month in the region, Roseville's Tarbiya Institute was spray-painted with obscene and racist slurs, including "Muslim out." The two communities are about 34 miles apart.
Roseville police say that also is being investigated as a hate crime, though there is no sign the two incidents are related.
NEW YORK May 3 The dollar clung to modest gains against a basket of currencies on Wednesday after payroll processor ADP said U.S. companies hired 177,000 workers in April, close to the median estimate of an 175,000 gain among economists polled by Reuters.
The index, which measures the greenback's value versus euro, yen and four other major currencies, was last up 0.06 percent at 99.036.
(Reporting by Richard Leong)
'Look' is a simple bluetooth tracking device designed to fit on your glasses. You can use the 'Look' app to track your glasses anytime you lose them in the house or car. When you activate the device through the app, 'Look' will begin to beep. The device comes in a variety of sizes and colors to suit every style of glasses. 'Look' has a sticky back, so it can also be attached to glasses cases, or any other small item you're afraid of losing.
Police: Whale spotted swimming in New York City's East River
NEW YORK -- Officers patrolling New York City's harbor in a police boat have spotted a whale in the East River.
The New York Police Department's special operations division posted a photo of the unusual tourist on its Twitter account Saturday morning.
The whale was seen swimming along the shores of Manhattan's upper East Side, close to Gracie Mansion, where the mayor lives.
U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer Frank Iannazzo-Simmons says officials from his office haven't seen the whale. But he says based on the photos it appears to be a humpback whale.
One such humpback whale was also spotted in the East River last month.
Iannazzo-Simmons says the Coast Guard usually notifies mariners when it spots whales in busy waterways to be safe and "let the whale be the whale."
Three San Antonio law enforcement officers are facing drinking and driving charges, each taken into custody in separate incidents by fellow officers, and all in the same night. Gena Rodriguez and Harold Thomaston, both San Antonio police officers, were both arrested within hours of each other Thursday night.
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A man has died after a fatal crash involving a lorry in Attleborough this afternoon.
Officers were called at 12pm today to reports of a collision involving a lorry and a pedestrian in Station Road.
Emergency services attended but the pedestrian died at the scene.
The road has been closed around the B1077, Connaught Road and Station Road and diversions have been put in place.
It is likely to be closed for a number of hours, whilst enquiries continue.
The Attleborough Surgery in Station Road has been closed; however the Queen’s Square Surgery in the town remains open.
Chow Lee has been named the CEO of Athena University in Seattle. Athena University is a subsidiary of MingDao University of Taiwan. Lee is responsible for the operations of the Seattle campus and its overseas locations in China, Taiwan, Thailand, and Hong Kong.
He earned his MBA from the University of Alberta and a BA in Engineering (with Honors) at the University of Singapore.
Ambulances are seen near the scene of an attack in Istanbul, on New Year's Day, early Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017. President Barack Obama expressed condolences on Saturday for the attack at a night club in Istanbul and directed his team to offer U.S. help to Turkish authorities, the White House said.
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ROANOKE, Va. - People aren't the only ones that may have trouble with fireworks.
Roanoke City Animal Control says the fourth and fifth of July are its busiest days of the year. According to Pet Amber Alert, the Fourth of July is known as the number one day that pets go missing.
If you're a pet owner and still want to celebrate the holiday:
Keep your pet inside.
Stay with them as much as possible.
Keep it on a leash with contact information in case the pet escapes.
"We are incredibly slammed and I cannot stress enough to people how important it is to really stay with your pet and keep an eye on them," said Emma Hanes, a Roanoke City animal warden.
Hanes' own dog has serious issues with fireworks, so during the holiday, she gives it a mild sedative prescribed by a veterinarian.
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Frank and Casey sit down this week to try out Rally King’s new wet hop pale ale, Cam the Ram-Pulin. It has cascade hops that was grown in our own CSU horticulture green house! A pretty simple but tasty IPA, and one that we would definitely recommend for those just getting in to the craft beer scene! Also be sure to come to Rally King Brewing at 1624 S. Lemay on December 15. They’ll be having an ugly sweater Christmas Party from 6-9 along with the release of a new double IPA, the Fireside IPA. Check it out. https://www.facebook.com/events/13742… https://rallykingbrewing.com/
GREENVILLE, SC Game one of Columbia's series in Greenville did not disappoint. Tuesday featured another tight game, but the Fireflies fell, 5-4, at Fluor Field.
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The Lakers have had most every major NBA Draft prospect come through the doors of their practice facility over the past two weeks. Lonzo Ball was the first and most notable, as he has long been the presumptive No. 2 overall pick, but the Lakers have ensured they do their due diligence on the matter by bringing in Josh Jackson and De’Aaron Fox as well.
Projected top overall pick Markelle Fultz will also join the Lakers for a workout on Thursday, in what will be his only non-Celtics pre-draft workout.
Kylie Jenner has revealed she is using a waist-trainer to get back in shape after giving birth to her first baby.
The US reality TV star, 20, welcomed daughter Stormi in February.
She posted a picture on Instagram showing her waist cinched into a black corset, which she said was of the “snap back” package.
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She wrote: “my girl @premadonna87 hooked me up with the @waistgangsociety snap back package. #ad waistgang has the BEST quality snap back products.
“make sure you get your package & follow @waistgangsociety to join & keep up the journey together.”
Jenner is not the only member of her famous family who is a fan of the tummy-toning technique.
Both Kim and Khloe Kardashian have shared photos showing them using waist-trainers in the past.
Kourtney Kardashian was also pictured in one of the belts after having her third child.
Boater Still Missing
(The search continues)…Searchers are attempting to locate a 37-year-old man.
Chief Scott Shephard said Tuesday the Imperial County Sheriff’s Office was being assisted by the Border Patrol, Imperial Irrigation District, and the Yuma County Sheriff’s Office. Shephard said they had five boats and 11 divers in the water. A collision between two boats was reported Saturday afternoon at Ferguson Lake. There were three injuries. One was transferred to a Phoenix area hospital and two went to Yuma Regional Medical Center for treatment. The 37 year old has not been found. Shephard said no other information would be released at this time.
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A gang of youths causing anti-social behaviour were ordered to leave a McDonalds in South Yorkshire.
Police were called to the McDonalds on Old Mill Lane yesterday evening.
It follows recent reports of anti-social behaviour at the McDonalds.
Two police community support officers attended and help staff get 10 youths, who were not eating, to leave the premises.
They also gave staff advice on how to deal with any future incidents of anti-social behaviour.
Mumbai, Apr 5 () Kirloskar Oil Engines, which manufactures agricultural equipment, is expecting to double the revenue this financial year on the back of new products launches under its farm mechanisation .For more details visit our website – https://kmwagri.com/news/kirloskar-oil-engines-plans-double-topline-year/
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Pure London adds sustainability platform to agenda
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LONDON – Pure London has announced the launch of a new exhibition space and seminars dedicated to brands which prioritise ethical and sustainable practices ahead of the July edition of the show.
The newly-established ‘Pure Conscious’ will be debuted alongside the ‘Common Objective’ online platform which is said to be aimed at educating designers, retailers and brands and has been launched by Ethical Fashion Forum.
Feb 14 Activist investment fund Engaged Capital LLC sent a letter to the board of Rent-A-Center Inc asking them to start evaluating strategic alternatives, including a potential sale of the company.
Rent-A-Center shares were up 2.8 percent at $8.69 in midday trading on Tuesday.
The company's shares have declined 75 percent over two years under the current board, Engaged Capital said.
The fund said it was prepared to nominate independent directors at the company's annual shareholder meeting.
Engaged Capital has a 12.9 percent stake in Rent-A-Center, according to the letter. (Reporting by Jessica Kuruthukulangara in Bengaluru; Editing by Shounak Dasgupta)
Peterborough Cycling Club rider Paul Pardoe continued his outstanding run of form at the weekend when taking second place in the Eastern Counties Cycle Association 25-Mile Championships.
He just missed out on a sub-50 minute time on the E2/25 course near Newmarket, stopping the clock at 00:50:01.
Only Paul Heart of Southend Wheelers went quicker with a very strong 48:29.
This was the third podium finish for Pardoe for the third week running.
He was third in the N&DCA 19-mile time trial at Litchborough the previous weekend and second the weekend before that in the club’s own annual Open 10 mile time trial at Sawtry. Both these events were won by Peterborough’s second claim member Brett Harwood.
Quit notices: An eye for an eye will blind Nigeria, Atiku warns
Samson Folarin A former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar, has called for caution over the quit notice issued to some Igbo residents in the North. Abubakar said the issue was generating heat in the polity, adding that the counter-notices issued to other Nigerians in certain parts of the country, were among the ripple effects. The Waziri Adamawa […] Read Full Story
United States Army Officials said an Army General officer assigned to Shaw Air Force Base died on Sunday at Lake Murray.
Major General Jeffrey L. Bannister, 57, of Lexington died due to natural causes, according to Lexington County coroner Margaret Fisher, who said there were no suspicious circumstances or indications of foul play related to his death.
On transition leave, Bannister was working as a special projects officer for the Chief of Staff of the Army at Shaw Air Force Base as he waitied to retire in the area.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with Maj. Gen. Bannister's family. Our top priority is ensuring the family has all the local support and resources they need during this emotionally difficult time," said Lt. Gen. Michael Garret, the commanding general for U.S. Army Central.
Maj. Gen. Bannister is survived by his wife, Trese, and their daughter, Lindsey.
Major General Bannister was deployed multiple times to Iraq and Afghanistan.
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Feb 13 CBIZ Inc
* CBIZ -On February 9, 2017, board authorized continuation of company's share repurchase program
* Continuation authorization renews 5 million share authorization currently in place which expires on March 31, 2017
* CBIZ Inc - Has authorized purchase of up to 5 million additional shares of its outstanding common stock
* CBIZ - Anticipates obtaining all funds to purchase shares under repurchase program from operating cash flow and by borrowing under its credit facility Source text: [bit.ly/2lJjPM1] Further company coverage:
Pictures of a Galaxy S8+ with two rear cameras have surfaced through KK Sneak Leaks on Weibo.
The pictures are of a black unit with with no physically apparent fingerprint sensor. The large Infinity Display is bright with the home screen while the other side features a vertically-oriented dual-camera module with an LED flash unit and a hole for, perhaps, a laser focus sensor.
The outlet claims that the design was tossed out as an on-screen fingerprint sensor was not successfully produced by deadline for mass production — prior reporting goes along with this thought. This has led to the rather iffy choice of lining a capacitive sensor on the rear of the device, right of the single-camera lens.
It’s a driftwood piece of information, but we’d caution against putting too much credence to it. Beyond the photoshopping concerns, there’s a very low likelihood that we’ll be able to confirm any of these details, given its abandoned status.
‘Motown Mansion’ contents being sold in auction The 10,500-square-foot house once owned by Motown Records’ founder Berry Gordy Jr. will be cleared of its contents in early October.
How Diana Ross' daughter learned her dad was Berry Gordy Blood will out. Which is why — after her Emmy-nominated turn in the soap “Another World” and launching a real estate firm — Rhonda Ross is singing again. Backed by...
It's been a rough season for Knicks superstar Carmelo Anthony, and the turmoil has reportedly taken a toll on his personal life.
According to TMZ, Anthony and his wife La La have separated, as La La has moved to a different home in New York.
MORE: NBA execs explain why no one wants to trade for Carmelo
The report states that the split was amicable, but that "the current NBA season has been extremely stressful on the marriage for several months." It also stated that Carmelo and La La are still on good terms, both appearing at their son Kiyan's basketball game.
Based on recent comments by Knicks president Phil Jackson, it seems likely Anthony will be on the trade block this offseason, though it should be noted Anthony's no-trade clause is a huge roadblock to any potential deal.
The couple, who got married in 2010, reportedly have no plans for divorce, instead seeming content for the time with separation.
An evening in support of the Lexington History Museum as they work toward moving into their new space at the Pam Miller Downtown Arts Center. Featuring live music by David Napier from Driftwood Gypsy, works for sale by local artist Enrique Gonzalez and Jerielle Hanlon, a bourbon-themed, framed print by Chris Hartsfield Watercolor Gallery, a barrel demonstration by Independent Stave Company - ISCO from Lebanon Kentucky, as well as booths from Ale-8-One, Bourbon Barrel Guitar Company, Bourbon Bonbons, Jake's Cigar Bar, The Wills Gallery, Fine Art & Antiques, WUKY, Wine+market, participating distilleries with samples, bourbon related decor and more.
Use the 12 steps of AA to work on a problem in your life. 10:30 am, Callon St. · 4:30 pm, Second Ave.
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Today's Photo of the Day features a drone-captured view over Toronto's Bloor-Yorkville neighbourhood. Submitted to our Forum by contributor Jasonzed, this shot faces southeast over the area, focused on the two towers of U Condominiums, just right of centre. This shot also overlooks construction at 2 St. Thomas (lower left), and the ongoing balcony glass installation at One Bloor East, visible looming in the background.
Southeast aerial view over the Bloor-Yorkville neighbourhood, image by Forum contributor Jasonzed
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NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Pelicans say forward Solomon Hill is available to play for the first time this season against the Boston Celtics on Sunday night.
Pelicans coach Alvin Gentry says he intends to play Hill, a former starter, in a reserve role and that his playing time in his initial games back from his hamstring tear will be "obviously very, very limited."
Hill tore his left hamstring last summer. The injury has required surgery in August.
Last season was the 27-year-old Hill's fourth in the NBA and first in New Orleans. He averaged 7 points and 3.8 rebounds in a starting role. While his statistical production was not exceptional, Gentry and Pelicans general manager Alvin Gentry have both been very complimentary Hill's talent as a wing defender.
Now Hill returns as the Pelicans try to cling to one of the Western Conference's final playoff spots.
Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) Q1 results ($M): Revenues: 5,554 (+1.6%); Product Sales: 5,343 (+2.8%).
Net Income: 2,311 (+11.6%); non-GAAP net income: 2,466 (+5.7%); EPS: 3.25 (+16.5%); non-GAAP EPS: $3.47 (+10.2%); cash flow ops: 2,727 (+14.3%).
Key product sales: Neulasta: 1,155 (-4.5%); Enbrel: 1,105 (-6.4%); Sensipar/Mimpara: 497 (+18.1%); Prolia: 494 (+16.2%); Repatha: 123 (+151.0%); Blincyto: 49 (+44.1%); Parsabiv: 41.
2018 Guidance: Revenues: $21.9B - 22.8B from $21.8B - 22.8B; EPS: $11.30 - 12.28 from $11.18 - 12.36; non-GAAP EPS: $12.80 - 13.70 from $12.60 - 13.70.
MOSCOW (AP) — FIFA has picked European and South American referees to handle the World Cup quarterfinals that feature only teams from their regions.
The Uruguay vs. France game will be refereed by Nestor Pitana of Argentina on Friday in Nizhny Novgorod. It will be his fourth assignment, including the opening game.
Also Friday, the Brazil vs. Belgium game in Kazan will be handled by Milorad Mazic of Serbia. He handled the Champions League final in May.
FIFA says Brazilian referee Sandro Ricci will work Russia vs. Croatia on Saturday in Sochi. He handled Croatia's first group-stage game against Nigeria.
The Sweden vs. England quarterfinal in Samara on Saturday will be the fourth game refereed by Bjorn Kuipers of the Netherlands.
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WATERLOO, Il. _St. Louis golfers will soon be scrambling for views of the total solar eclipse. Annbriar Golf Course is celebrating this once in a lifetime event with a golf tournament that gives back.
FOX 2's Lisa Hart is in Waterloo with details.
Total Eclipse Scramble
August 21
Annbriar Golf Course
10 a.m. Registration and Meals
11 a.m. Tee Time
$150 per golfer
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Pet of the Week: Cadi
Meet our Pet of the Week! Cadi is a medium hair orange and white tabby who’s just 3 years old. She’s an adorable fluffball that loves nothing more than to cuddle with you and show you some love. She’s sweeter than an orange Creamsicle and she’s looking for her forever family! For more information on Cadi, contact the Horry County Animal Care Center​ at (843) 915-5172.
(Reuters) - India’s private sector lender IDFC Bank Ltd on Tuesday reported a 76 percent plunge in its quarterly profit, hurt by a jump in provisions to cover bad loans.
Net profit came in at 419.3 million rupees ($6.3 million), for the quarter ended March 31, compared with 1.76 billion rupees a year ago, IDFC Bank reported.
Gross bad loans as a percentage of total loans stood at 3.31 percent at end-March, compared with 5.62 percent in the preceding quarter and 2.99 percent a year ago.
Provisions and contingencies surged to 2.42 billion rupees in the quarter, from 48 million rupees in the year-earlier quarter.
($1 = 66.4250 Indian rupees)
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Two new residents were welcomed into the Lansing community.
Savannah Ann Marie Schneider was born at a little after midnight at McLaren Hospital in Michigan .
The healthy 7 pound, 14 ounce baby was scheduled to come January 2, but Savannah had other plans.
"We were hoping it was going to be in the New year, but we didn't think it was going to be the first one of the New Year," said Savannah's mother Katie.
Matthew Schneider, Savannah's father, says he was excited to have his first child.
Meanwhile, another girl was born just seconds into the new year at Sparrow Hospital.
Jasmen Victoria Lopez was born to parents Christina Castro and Steven Lopez weighing 6 pounds and 9 ounces.
The Lansing natives were proud to have their little princess born in their hometown.
Israeli police say a prominent billionaire businessman and four other suspects were taken into custody on a battery of charges, including money laundering, obstruction of justice and bribery.
The police say the suspects were arrested and questioned on Monday, following a joint investigation with Swiss and American authorities into forged documents and fictitious real estate deals abroad.
The police would not comment on the specifics of the current investigation, but confirmed that Beny Steinmetz was among those arrested.
Steinmetz, a Geneva-based diamond-mining magnate with an estimated worth of just over $1 billion according to Forbes, was arrested by Israeli authorities in December over allegations of bribing officials in the African country of Guinea to promote business interests there.
He spent two weeks under house arrest at that time.
NEW YORK — Former “Sex and the City” star Cynthia Nixon says on Twitter that she is running for governor in New York.
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The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office arrested a couple after an alleged burglary, where guns were stolen.
Joshua Allen Lewis, 18 of Goose Creek, and Mairaid Louise Coxe, 19 of North Charleston, were both been arrested for Burglary in the first degree, according to deputies.
Deputies say the residential burglary occurred on Myers Lane in the Goose Creek area of Berkeley County on Tuesday during daytime hours.
Lewis and Coxe are currently at the Hill Finklea Detention center awaiting a bond hearing.
The home was broken into by the back door, deputies say, and four firearms were stolen from the home.
"To all of those who shared the post, called us or sent us messages on this case, I wanted to say 'thanks' - the response to this request for assistance was incredible. This just goes to show what we can do when we work together," Sheriff Lewis stated.
Berkeley County Sheriff's detectives are working on locating the firearms that were stolen.
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The compulsory installment of card terminals by businesses and the association of the income tax discount with payments by credit or debit cards have led to a considerable increase in tax revenues.
According to a study by the Foundation for Economic and Industrial Research (IOBE), the increase in value-added tax revenues last year came to at least one-third thanks to the rise in electronic transactions.
The study added that if card use in Greece were to rise to the European Union average, its contribution to state revenues would amount to 3.3 billion euros per annum – i.e. more than what the Single Property Tax (ENFIA) fetches.
Jacob Zuma and his lawyers will find themselves on thin ice if they decide to oppose Shaun Abrahams’s decision to prosecute, as the Supreme Court of Appeal ruled that the dropping of Zuma’s charges was irrational.
Less than a year since the judgment, further representations by Zuma’s attorney Michael Hulley on his client’s opposition to the reasons given to prosecute are likely to be mendacious.
Suggestions that Zuma is unlikely to receive a fair trial in this country are also absurd. He has already managed to escape a conviction for rape after being tried.
Perhaps he should be arrested and tried without bail by the International Criminal Court in The Hague. That way the country can be rid of this villain masquerading as a politician, once and for all.
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PARIS (AP) — French police say an 8-year-old girl was killed and at least five people were injured when a driver slammed his car into the sidewalk cafe of a pizza restaurant in a small town east of Paris.
An official with the national gendarme service said the driver was arrested soon after the incident Monday night in the town of Sept-Sorts.
The official said it is unclear whether the act was deliberate. The official was not authorized to be publicly named according to police policy.
An Algerian man drove his car into a group of French soldiers last week, and a truck attack in the French city of Nice left 86 people dead a little more than a year ago. Several other countries have seen cars used as weapons in recent years.
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Japan men’s national team star Yuki Ishikawa will play his second season with Top Volley Latina, a pro squad in the Italian top division, the SuperLega team said Wednesday.
The 21-year-old will not compete in the fall league games in Japan, and is scheduled to leave for Italy around October after fulfilling his national team duties. He will maintain his status at Chuo University where he is a senior.
Ishikawa, who stands 191 cm, will return to Japan to participate in the national intercollegiate championships in late November, then return to Italy where he will remain until the end of the season next spring.
(PARIS) — Police say a 13-year-old girl was killed and her younger brother received life-threatening injuries when a driver steered his car into a pizzeria east of Paris.
Authorities initially said the victim was 8-years-old, but later said she was 13. An official with the national gendarme service said her younger brother was among at least 12 people injured in the Monday night attack.
The official said the attacker was driving a BMW that he aimed at patrons of Pizzeria Cesena in the small town of Sept-Sorts, about 60 kilometers (36 miles) east of Paris.
The official was not authorized to be publicly named.
France's Interior Ministry has described the man as apparently suicidal and said it does not believe his actions were linked to terrorism.
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State Senator Nancy Skinner, co-author with Senator Scott Wiener of SB 827, the bill which strips California cities of their power to plan land use in areas near transit, has bailed on her commitment to appear at the East Bay's key progressive Democratic Club to discuss the bill, according to this notice received today:
Wellstone Democratic Renewal Club Thursday, March 22, 6:45pm Humanist Hall, 390 27th St., Oakland (between Broadway and Telegraph)
SB827, Transit Oriented Housing Panel Kate Harrison, Berkeley City Council Margaretta Lin, Dellums Institute Tim Frank, Center for Sustainable Neighborhoods Senator Nancy Skinner sends her regrets. She has urgent business that prevents her particpating. [emphasis added, edited for length.] The Meeting is open to the public.
China’s State Planner says Steel Capacity down by 42.4 Mln T, or 85 Pct of 2017 Target, by End-May
CHINA’S STATE PLANNER SAYS STEEL CAPACITY DOWN BY 42.4 MLN T, OR 85 PCT OF 2017 TARGET, BY END-MAYThe material has been provided by InstaForex Company – www.instaforex.com
A Grand Rapids man has been arrested in connection with the death of a woman whose body was found in an alley.
The Grand Rapids Police Department said Monday that 47-year-old James Mitz faces charges of maintaining a drug house and failing to report a dead body.
Police say investigators believe 26-year-old Hillary Ann Schihl of Grand Rapids died in Mitz's home, and he moved her body off of his property to avoid being involved in the investigation. Her body was found March 11.
Police say Mitz was arrested Friday. Online jail records show he remained incarcerated Monday.
Police have said the cause and manner of Schihl's death cannot be determined until toxicology results are completed.
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Bay Area athletes and teams joined so many others in celebrating Valentine’s Day on Tuesday.
Here are some of their messages about the holiday:
Happy Valentines Day to my Beautiful wife! Thank you for always having a camera in my face even when you got shades on…in the elevator!! 😎 pic.twitter.com/T3fgUJ08kq — Hunter Pence (@hunterpence) February 14, 2017
My two little Valentines. Love these beautiful girls. #HappyValentinesDay pic.twitter.com/A3TxTJEXQq — Jon Condo (@JonCondo) February 14, 2017
Happy Day of Love! Today mend those broken relationships-its not a better time to do it than today! Blessings! — Rod Woodson (@RodWoodson26) February 14, 2017
Happy Valentine!!! 😏 — Michael Crabtree (@KingCrab15) February 14, 2017
Dar es Salaam — Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa has assured members of the business community that the government will revisit all business challenges that were outlined during Monday's National Business Council (NBC) meeting held at State House.
Speaking during the NBC meeting on Monday, March 19, Mr Majaliwa said the ministers and the permanent secretaries have taken aboard all challenges outlined by business community and that they were going to collectively discuss at the government level and formulate ways of addressing them.
"Some may be solved outright here and some may be addressed through the 2018/19 financial year. But, most of them require collective resolutions," he said.
According to the premier, the government intended to find lasting solutions to problems facing the business community to stimulate their contributions to the national economy for jobs creation.
A private investigator tells CBS-affiliate KWCH 12 that the body of Lucas Hernandez has been found.
Authorities tally the more than 1,000 pounds of finished and packaged marijuana during a compliance check Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017, at a home in the 16300 block of Oak Street south of Delhi. Vikaas Shanker vshanker@losbanosenterprise.com
Mario Perz, 6, of Fairfield, gathers around a group dressed as Mandalorians from Star Wars on Sunday at the Crowne Plaza in Concord. Two women meet and talk with special quest Dee Wallace, bottom left, of "E.T." fame, at the Crowne Plaza in Concord, Feb. 12, 2017, during the East Bay Comic Con, billed as Contra Costa County's biggest and best one day comic book, toy and fantasy convention.
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(Reuters) - Twitter said on Tuesday it is updating its privacy policy to allow users to view information stored by the microblogging service relating to their account, as it prepares to comply with upcoming European data privacy laws.
The Twitter logo is displayed on a screen on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., September 28, 2016. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo
Tech companies have long been scrutinized for how they protect their customers’ data and Facebook is currently embroiled in a huge scandal where millions of users’ data were improperly accessed by a political consultancy.
The European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation comes into effect on May 25 and is the biggest shake-up of privacy rules since the birth of the internet.
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Finance ministers and central bankers of G-20 countries are meeting in Argentina at a summit that has been eclipsed by growing concerns over U.S. President Donald Trump’s import tariffs on steel and aluminum and the potential of a trade war.
Officials are also discussing issues including infrastructure development and the technology behind cryptocurrencies during the two-day meeting that began Monday in the Argentine capital.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin, European Central Bank President Mario Draghi and International Monetary Fund head Christine Lagarde are among those attending the summit in Buenos Aires.
It is the first of five meetings by finance ministers and central bankers scheduled in advance of a main G-20 meeting in Argentina that will be held Nov. 30-Dec 1.
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Even the most ambitious birds need lunch and Harley the cockatoo, the bird master, is no different.Here she is at home in the Netherlands, defeating a helpless kiwi with consummate ease to refuel ahead of her next quest for total world domination. Credit: Harley the cockatoo via Storyful
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Arcus Syndicate 1856 said it has appointed Gary Delaney as syndicate manager, with immediate effect.
Delaney, a former class of business deputy executive at Lloyd's, will support active underwriter Nicky Payne in running the syndicate's underwriting operations. He will report to Rajiv Punja, head of Arcus Syndicate.
At Lloyd's, Delaney worked with the underwriting performance department and the Performance Management Directorate (PMD) to monitor all business classes across the market.
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West Orange – Stark High School students took the top places in the YMBL State Fair’s Photography / Graphic Arts Contest.
YMBL winners are, (see attached photo) standing, Herzel Washington (2nd place), David Sargent (Honorable Mention), Blake Robinson (Honorable Mention), and Emily Dubose (Honorable Mention); front row, Damara Jones (3rd place), Bailee Clark (1st place), and Diane McLemore (Honorable Mention).
The students are enrolled in Commercial Photography and Digital Interactive Media Classes instructed by Lacey Hale.
Authorities say a shooting at San Francisco UPS warehouse has killed three people as well as the shooter.
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People wait in line to check luggage at Miami International Airport for a flight to Havana, Cuba. The chill in relations between the United States and Cuba shouldn’t have too much impact on travelers eligible to visit Cuba on tourist visas. But there could be delays for those who need specialized visas, and it will be much more difficult for Cubans to visit the United States. Joe Raedle Getty Images
Once written off as a passing fancy, the millennial pink trend shows no signs of slowing down. All this to say, it’s time to consider investing in some cotton-candy-hued decor for you home. A little goes a long way, so stick with a few strategically placed pops. We’ve rounded up our favorite millennial pink design pieces ahead. Check them out, and then get to decorating.
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BATESVILLE, Miss. — A murder trial is set to begin in the death of a 19-year-old former high school cheerleader found set on fire nearly three years ago along a back road in Mississippi.
Twenty-nine-year-old Quinton Tellis has pleaded not guilty to a murder charge in the death of Jessica Chambers. Jury selection in his trial is set to start Monday.
When firefighters found Jessica Chambers on Dec. 6, 2014, she had burns over most of her body and died hours later at a hospital. Her shocking death drew national attention amid concerns about violent crime in rural communities around the U.S.
Tellis faces life in prison without parole if convicted at his trial in Batesville, court records show.
Prosecutors declined to discuss the case. Tellis’ lawyers didn’t return calls seeking comment.
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Sotheby’s shook off its fusty image for a saucy evening with guests including Amorist editor Rowan Pelling, with burlesque queen Immodesty Blaize, for Erotic: Passion & Desire Exhibition.
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Also at the party were showgirls Missy Fatale and Miss Polly Rae, with Sunday Times writer Cosmo Landesman. He inquired whether Pammy was in a relationship with Julian Assange. “I’m seeing somebody,” is all she would say.
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SylvaniaVET will host a special benefit event Sunday, Sept. 17.
Lilly’s Pet Palooza runs from 2 to 6 p.m. at the veterinary clinic, 4801 N. Holland-Sylvania Rd. Area pet rescues and local vendors will be on-site, along with live music and food. Additional activities include pony rides, a petting zoo, a bounce house, caricatures, and face painting. Leashed dogs are welcome.
The event, in memory of a former client of SylvaniaVET that died of cancer, is sponsored by the clinic, the Holdship family, Elanco, and Zoetis. All proceeds will benefit the clinic’s Memories Live On Animal Foundation.
× Lancaster man had cart loaded with merchandise from Wal-Mart
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. – A Lancaster City man is charged in a retail theft at Wal-Mart 2034 Lincoln Highway East in East Lampeter Township. Township police responded on Thursday, April 13 after receiving call from store employees
The suspect, 69 year old Thomas Delano Bell, was seen exiting the store with a cartload of merchandise and placing the items into a vehicle. Bell then reentered the store, loaded more items into a cart and attempted to exit without paying for the items. Over $200.00 worth of merchandise was recovered.
After Bell was arrested he was given a summons and released.
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By Sami Zaptia. London, 14 June 2017: The chairman of the Libyan Council for Oil and Gas (LCOG), Khaled Ben Othman expects that Libya’s oil production will surpass the one-million-barrel mark by the end of the year. The NOC confirmed yesterday that production is currently at 830,000 bpd. The LCOG represents the Libyan private sector [...]
Erin O’Malley invites the public to join a 6 p.m. candlelight vigil on the Main Beach boardwalk Saturday, Oct. 7, to honor victims of gun violence, including those who died in a mass shooting in Las Vegas this week.
“We will come together regardless of skin color, background, religious beliefs and the like to bind together for a greater cause,” said O’Malley, of Laguna Niguel, who owns a stand-up paddleboard company operating in Laguna Beach.
Though she has no direct ties to any of the victims in Las Vegas, O’Malley said her goal is to build community. “Creating reasonable gun regulations is really where it’s at, but a community coming together in these sorts of ways is a start,” she said and urged participants to bring good cheer, blankets, candles and flowers to toss into the ocean.
GREENVILLE – The Greenville High School Class of 1983 will hold its 35th year class reunion the evening of Aug. 25 at Thirsty Turtle, U.S. Route 36 East, Greenville.
Individual invitations will not be sent out so class members are asked share this information if their classmates. Class members should RSVP on the GHS Class of 1983 Facebook group event or to jac4930@hotmail.com.
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Montreal police are confirming the body of a renowned McGill University music professor has been found a few days she had gone missing.
Eleanor Stubley, 57, was last seen Aug. 7 in southwestern Montreal.
Police say her disappearance and death are not connected to a criminal act but they are refusing to provide further details.
Stubley’s body was found Sunday in the same neighbourhood where she was last seen.
She was the associate dean in the graduate studies department at McGill’s Schulich School of Music.
Stubley travelled around the world conducting music ensembles, and was a critically acclaimed author and scholar.
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Update: 11:34PM ATHLETICS Fiji will be looking to secure tertiary study scholarships for 10 athletes after the upcoming 2017 Coke games that will be held at the ANZ Stadium this weekend.
"We are looking at potential athletes that we can take on board and offer them with this scholarship, provided they perform well academically and sporting wise," Rodan said.
And the conditions of their scholarship will based on these two criteria and I have always believed that education comes first because at the end of the day sport is a temporary thing."
He highlighted that it would also ensure that potential athletes get educated and would also be able to have a secure future after athletics.
April 28 Shanghai Pret Composites Co Ltd :
* Sees net profit for H1 2017 to fluctuate by -25 percent to 25 percent, or to be 124.5 million yuan to 207.5 million yuan, compared to net profit of the same period in 2016 (166.0 million yuan)
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... It's a baby? You might not think your baby has the powers of a crime-fighting superhero, but in reality, they're just being modest. From communicating with animals to underwater breathing, babies possess extraordinary abilities that we sadly lose in adulthood. For the first few years of your baby's life, however, what they can do will surprise and shock you. Read on to find out what the coolest baby superpowers are.
Many have mocked Andy Burnham for saying that buying coffee from a cafe is "posh" after he criticised the idea of barista visas, which would allow immigrants to come over for a fixed amount of time to work in our coffee shops.
He wrote: "Bit bizarre hearing these right-wing calls for a 'Barista Visa'. God forbid the idea of waiting longer in the morning for their posh coffee."
People, including a barista who claims to have served him in Manchester, have rubbished the claims that buying a coffee from a chain is a posh or right-wing thing to do.
It has also been pointed out that Mr Burnham is partial to a posh coffee, and has been pictured with one.
Saudi Arabia wants 10 percent of its electricity to come from renewable sources within six years as part of a transformation in its power sector, the energy minister said Monday.
Khaled al-Falih said his country, the world's biggest oil exporter, will also sell renewable energy and its technology abroad.
Falih said the energy sector is being completely restructured to include an autonomous board of regulators, and with privatized generation capacity.
He formally opened bids on the first 300-megawatt solar plant under the renewables plan.
Government estimates say Saudi peak energy demand is expected to exceed 120 gigawatts by 2032 .
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A small earthquake was reported Saturday in northwest Oklahoma, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.
The 3.1-magnitude earthquake happened shortly before 5 p.m. in Alfalfa County. The earthquake was about two miles north, northwest of Lambert, 38 miles northwest of Enid and 100 miles north, northwest of Oklahoma City.
The quake was more than four miles deep.
No immediate reports of damage or injury were reported.
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DENVER (CBS4) – Denver police say two suspects have been taken to the hospital following an officer-involved shooting near 40th Street and Colorado Boulevard.
That intersection is closed.
Officials say officers also chased the suspects.
Details about who the suspects are, or what they are wanted for have not been released by officials. They tell CBS4 they’ve been looking for a particular suspect “for a while.”
ROAD CLOSED: 40th & Colorado is closed as officers work to contact a wanted person in the area. Please avoid the area. #Denver pic.twitter.com/g1JuaymGln — Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice) March 20, 2018
Officials say no officers are hurt.
Investigators ask the public to avoid the area as they continue to look for the wanted person. They ask anyone who sees suspicious activity to call 911.
The state of California is suing the US Department of Justice over President Donald Trump’s sanctuary city policies. At issue is the administration’s plan to deny public safety funds to cities and counties that limit their cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. State Attorney General Xavier Becerra says that's illegal.
Australian Private Capital Expenditure Overview Australian CapEx figures to be released today at 01:30 GMT, which is a measure of inflationary pressure in the private sector. Aussie CapEx last printed at a -0.2% contraction, and AUD bulls will be hoping for an improvement in the headline figure to indicate that economic conditions in Australia might […] The post When is the Australian Private Capital Expenditure, and how could it affect the AUD/USD? appeared first on Forex Crunch.
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The U.S. State Department approves a potential $15B sale of Lockheed Martin's (NYSE:LMT) THAAD anti-missile interceptors, launchers and radar to Saudi Arabia, part of a weapons package Pres. Trump promised for the kingdom during a visit in May.
The Saudis would be the second international buyer of THAAD, which uses a hit-to-kill warhead to destroy short and medium-range missiles; the first buyer was the United Arab Emirates.
Saudi Arabia also has requested a potential sale of 44 launchers, 360 missiles, 16 Fire Control and Communications Mobile Tactical Stations, and seven AN/TPY-2 radars made by Raytheon (NYSE:RTN).
BRENTWOOD, Mo. — Around 400 students at a suburban St. Louis school got part of the day off Friday after a 9-foot-long boa constrictor wriggled out of her aquarium, setting off a frantic search.
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that a teacher alerted officials at Brentwood high and middle schools of the escape around 10 a.m. The 70-pound snake went missing from an enclosure in a biology class. Students were sent home a short time later.
A broken hinge on the enclosure was blamed on the escape. The snake was found beneath the floor, wrapped around pipes. The ceramic floor was ripped up to retrieve her.
A biology teacher adopted the snake years ago and kept her at school. When she retired she left the snake for the school to keep.
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Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant has declared a state of emergency in the six southern counties ahead of the threat of what is now Tropical Storm Nate. Bryant made the announcement at a media briefing in Gulfport on Friday morning. (Photo Source: WLOX)
March 19(Reuters) - Shenzhen Sinovatio Technology Co Ltd
* Says it plans to pay a cash dividend of 7.5 yuan (pre-tax) per 10 shares to shareholders for 2017, and use additional paid-in capital to distribute six new shares for every 10 shares
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A serious crash in Fulton County leaves one dead Wednesday morning.
The crash occurred on State Route 109 at County Road D in York Township around 7:30 a.m.
Police say 31-year-old Jamie Cook of Bloomdale was driving eastbound on County Road D and 57-year-old Carol Barringer of Delta was traveling northbound on State Route 109.
Police say Cook failed to yield the right of way and hit Barringer, causing both vehicle's to go off the road.
Barringer's vehicle struck a fire hydrant before coming to a stop on it's side.
Both drivers were taken to Fulton County Health Center for treatment.
Barringer was pronounced dead at the hospital about an hour after the crash.
Cook was treated for non-life threatening injuries.
Both drivers were wearing their seatbelts.
No charges have yet been filed.
The crash remains under investigation.
Alcohol is not believed to be a factor in the crash.
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Grain lower and livestock lower
Wheat for May fell 17 cents at 4.5075 a bushel; May corn fell 7.75 cents at 3.75 a bushel; May oats was off 7.25 cents at $2.35 a bushel; while May soybeans declined 27 cents at $10.2250 a bushel.
Beef and pork were lower on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. April live cattle was off 1.03 cents at $1.2022 a pound; March feeder cattle lost 1.52 cents at $1.3845 a pound; while April lean hogs fell 2.30 cent at $.6315 a pound.
A CHRISTMAS tree shredding service will be available for residents of Wargrave.
The parish council is seeking quotes for a shredding firm to visit the village in January. The chippings could be used in the village.
Beechwood Tree Care has previously offered a chipping service.
John Prine has announced a fall tour and is taking steps to avoid ticket scalpers by teaming with Ticketmaster's "Verified Fan" program. The legendary singer, who will release his first-ever songbook John Prine Beyond Words this week, has set up pre-registering system to ensure that fans, not scalpers, secure tickets for the upcoming shows.
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JERUSALEM, Aug 15 (Reuters) - Israeli defence electronics firm Elbit Systems reported higher second-quarter profit on Tuesday, helped by a rise in sales to the United States, Europe and Africa.
The maker of drones, pilot helmet displays and cyber security systems said it had earned $1.61 per diluted shares excluding one-time items in the three-month period, up from $1.47 a year earlier.
It said revenue rose to $818.3 million from $804.5 million.
Elbit's order backlog climbed to $7.33 billion at the end of June from $6.82 billion a year earlier. It said 72 percent of the backlog were orders from abroad, while 57 percent of the backlog was for delivery in 2017 and 2018.
Elbit declared a dividend of 44 cents for the second quarter, unchanged from the first quarter.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A man’s dangerous driving and bizarre behavior landed him behind bars.
The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Department says Jaime Aguilara was driving erratically and running cars off I-40 Friday.
Aguilara did not stop when the officer tried to pull him over, but he did park outside his Tijeras home.
Police say Aguilara then got out of his car, held up his hand to tell the officer to hold on, then begin to urinate.
The officer tried to arrest Aguilara, but he put up a fight.
He is now charged with battery on a peace officer,
Saturday in court, he was released on his own recognizance.
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the Illinois Lottery's "LuckyDay Lotto Midday" game were:
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Tisha Campbell-Martin is asking for spousal support and joint custody in her divorce from actor Duane Martin after 27 years together.
The "Martin" star has been separated from Duane since December 2016, according to divorce documents filed on Feb. 22.
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The filing reveals that Tisha wants spousal support and joint physical and legal custody of the former couple's sons, Xen Martin, 16, and Ezekiel Martin, 8.
Tisha--who is rumored to be joining a "Martin" reboot with original stars Martin Lawrence and Tichnia Arnold --announced the divorce in a statement to TMZ.
"After 27 years of being together and two amazing children, it pains me to announce that I've filed for divorce," she said. "It's an emotional time and I graciously ask for privacy for me, our children and the rest of our family.
Feb 14 Easy Software AG:
* Corrects its profit and loss forecast for 2016
* A major reason for this deviation is postponing projects, both domestic and foreign, to 2017
* Additionally, company did not succeed in providing sufficient resources in SAP environment to serve all queries and contracts
* Also, UK's brexit vote and Turkish political situation have had negative impact on income. Cloud business also fell short of expectations
* Based on temporary figures as of Dec. 31, 2016, management board now assumes that a deviation in operating EBITDA of -35% to -40% is to be expected for year 2016 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
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South County Co-op rallied to beat the combined team of Burrillville/Ponaganset/Bay View 2 to 1 in overtime to claim the Girls State Championship.
Katie George scored the game winner. Grace Gibbons got the assist and was named MVP of the series after scoring four goals and adding 3 assists.
After losing the opening game, South County rallied to win the next two to win the crown.
BELFAST, Ireland — Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos has been released from Germany's World Cup qualifying squad to allow him to recover from a rib injury.
Kroos recently missed games for Madrid with the same injury but played in Germany's 3-1 win over Northern Ireland on Thursday, helping the team secure qualification for next year's tournament in Russia.
The German soccer federation says Kroos left the team hotel in Belfast on Friday morning in order to "fully heal."
Germany coach Joachim Loew says "we know what Toni can give us. When it comes down to it we can always rely on him. The deciding factor was that he is completely fit for next year."
Wale and J Balvin star in the visual for their collaboration, “Colombia Heights (Te Llamo)” off of WALE’s fifth studio album SHINE. Wale teased the new visual last month with a special behind-the-scenes video. Watch “Colombia Heights” above.
“Latin music and hip-hop have organically crossed over time. So being able to collaborate with a talented emcee like Wale came naturally. It was a pleasure working with him. Grateful.” – J Balvin
Saira Martinez,20, holds hands with Jose Javier Gonzalez,20, of Alamo as Justice of the Peace Jerry Munoz marry's them at Precinct 2, Place 2 in Pharr Tuesday Feb.14,2017. PHARR - Through sickness and in health.
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The Wall Street Journal: 3 charged in ISIS-inspired plot to attack New York’s Times Square, subways
Federal authorities on Friday unsealed criminal charges against three men who allegedly plotted bombings and shootings last year in New York City to support the terrorist group Islamic State.
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New York Mets pitcher Noah Syndergaard is used to roasting batters with his 100-plus mph heater and wipeout slider.
But, Syndergaard had the tables turned on him Tuesday when he hilariously was burned by none other than his own mascot, Mr. Met.
The flamethrower wasn’t going to take that lying down, however.
@MrMet I already have plans tonight with someone. Pretty sure you know her…… — Noah Syndergaard (@Noahsyndergaard) February 14, 2017
Then Mr. Met hit “Thor” with the hammer.
@Noahsyndergaard I do…Please tell your mom I say hi! 👋 — Mr. Met (@MrMet) February 15, 2017
Syndergaard only had one response.
Well played, Mr. Met.
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The Carrollton Police Department is working to connect and engage with children this week through its summer camp this week. The camp teaches children, ages 8 to 12, about police tactics and safety, an effort to not only to benefit the children but also to break down the barriers that separate the community and police officers.
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TORONTO — Neil Young is joining his legendary backing band Crazy Horse for a pair of special performances next month.
The “Heart of Gold” musician announced on his website that he’ll play shows on May 1 and 2 at the Warnors Center in Fresno, Calif.
It marks the first time Neil Young & Crazy Horse have played together since a concert four years ago in Iceland.
Young says the band won’t rehearse for the show beforehand.
They’ll be joined by E Street Band guitarist Nils Lofgren who confirmed on Twitter that he’s signed on for the gig.
Lofgren has worked with Young on various projects over the years, and was a member of Crazy Horse in the early 1970s.
Tickets for the event are being sold through Young’s website.
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Like many millennial travelers, I sometimes pick my vacation destinations based on something I see on the internet. Such was the case with a recent trip to China.
After seeing viral video after viral video of terrified tourists crawling over a futuristic glass bridge spanning a verdant gorge, I decided I had to visit.
Opened in 2016, the Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass Bridge in Hunan, China is the tallest and longest glass bridge in the world. The walkway sits 980 feet above the canyon floor and is more than 1,400 feet long.
It had been billed as both breathtakingly beautiful and thrilling — a place, some might say, to get the ultimate selfie.
Soon after arriving, I learned a hard lesson in the difference between the glossy photos and videos of travel media and the reality for the average tourist.
Here's what it was like:
Canon has unveiled the the EOS M6 interchangeable-lens digital camera, expanding its mirrorless range.
The EOS M6 features a 24.2MP APS-C CMOS image sensor and its most advanced image processor.
It also offers a high-performance external electronic viewfinder – the EVF-DC2, with approximately 2.36 million dots.
Camera technologies built into the EOS M6 include:
Dual Pixel CMOS AF with Phase-detection.
24.2 Megapixel CMOS (APS-C) Sensor.
High-speed Continuous Shooting at up to 7.0 frames per second (up to 9.0 with AF Lock).
DIGIC 7 Image Processor, ISO 100-25,600.
Full HD 60p.
Combination IS with five-axis Image Stabilisation.
Wi-Fi, NFC, and Bluetooth.
Touchscreen, 3.0-inch Tilt-type LCD.
Compatible with EF1, EF-S1, and EF-M Lenses and select EOS accessories.
The EOS M6 is scheduled to be available in black and silver in April 2017, selling for $780.
Now read: Canon unveils new flagship 4K cameras
The Cleveland Police Department said the woman was shot around 5 p.m. on Feb. 2 on the 2000 block of Lorain Avenue. (Source WOIO)
A 25-year-old woman was shot in Cleveland on Friday.
The Cleveland Police Department said the woman was shot around 5 p.m. on Feb. 2 on the 2000 block of Lorain Avenue.
The victim was transported to a local hospital.
At this time the identity of the victim has not been released.
This is a developing story, we will update this story as more information becomes available.
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ROCKFORD, Mich. -- Crews are on the scene of a fire at The Corner Bar on N Main Street in Rockford.
Dispatch told FOX 17 that part of the building is fully engulfed and that they don't believe anyone is inside the building.
Opening in the 1930s, The Corner Bar is the oldest brick building in Rockford and is home to the Hot Dog Hall of Fame.
FOX 17 crews are en route to the scene to gather more information.
Stay with FOX 17 online and on air for the latest updates on this incident.
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A concert of music for horn, piano, and organ will performed by the Prata Duo at Bay Shore Lutheran Church, on Sunday, September 24, 2017 at 3 p.m.
The concert will feature works by Bach, Schumann, Saint-Saens, Gliere, and Other Composers.
Free admission.
Bay Shore Lutheran Church is located at 1200 E. Hampton Rd., Whitefish Bay.
For additional information please call: Mike Keegan 414-225-1767.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Hornets say centre Cody Zeller has been placed in the NBA's concussion protocol.
There is no timetable for his return.
Zeller took an elbow to the head in the fourth quarter of Charlotte's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday night. Zeller will not play Monday night against the Chicago Bulls.
Zeller will begin the process to return once he is deemed symptom-free, per the NBA's concussion policy.
In attack JT can be awesome with his quick feet and being fairly agile for a forward, although in defence the majority of the time he can be a liability. Often goes in looking for a big hit which rarely comes off or finds himself flat footed and then attempting to shirt grab. Get this out of him and he could be twice th player he is now.
As a whole, three renewals are very good news and keeps a close knit group together.
Cecil County State's Attorney Edward D.E. "Ellis" Rollins III was sentenced to probation, a fine, community service and a mandatory psychological evaluation on Tuesday for his conviction on charges of indecent exposure and disorderly conduct in a sex-related case. But Cecil County taxpayers have yet to get justice for the salary and benefits costs they paid for months while Rollins was focused on his own personal legal problems instead of prosecuting criminals on behalf of local citizens.
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Up-cycled Mittens
Monday, November 6th 6pm – 9pm
Warm, fuzzy and made up-cycled sweaters. Keep your hands cozy the rest of the winter in this workshop with Betsy. Using a pattern made from tracing your hand (or pre-traced from someone special) and new fleece for a lining you will leave with a one of a kind re-purposed accessory. Class: 3 hours. Basic sewing skills are a must. Please bring fabric shears if you have them.
Instructor: Betsy Davis Supply fee: $5 to instructor Class fee: $35
Price: $35 plus $5 supply fee to instructor
-Warren talks about the mishap at the Oscars-Warren was offerred the role of Superman and he declined-Warren talks about his new movie with Lily Collins-Around 11:00 Graham reads rumours about Warren and he confirms/denies them-Miranda talks about her latest project
Tom Felton took to the streets of Prague to show off his vocal chops but it doesn’t seem like anyone recognized him!
The 29-year-old actor brought his guitar to a crowded part of Old Town to sing a few tunes during some downtime.
Tom recorded the whole experience for his Instagram, laughing as a throng of people mindlessly pass him by.
Little did they know, they were being serenaded by the Harry Potter star!
Tom has been in Prague filming his latest flick Ophelia alongside Daisy Ridley and Naomi Watts.
Check out the video of Tom singing below…
LOS ANGELES (AP)  UCLA guard Jaylen Hands has withdrawn his name from the NBA draft and will return to school for his sophomore season.
Hands joins guard Kris Wilkes in deciding to forgo the pro ranks to play a second season in college.
Hands averaged 9.9 points, 4.0 rebounds and 2.6 assists for the Bruins last season. The San Diego native started 15 of 31 games in which he appeared.
Coach Steve Alford said Wednesday that Hands will be a vital part of the Bruins' backcourt and he has room to grow and improve.
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Hands said the pre-draft evaluations were helpful to him and he's focused on improving his game.
The Bruins have lost guard Aaron Holiday, who is forgoing his senior year to enter the draft. He averaged a Pac-12-leading 20.3 points last season.
UCLA was 21-12 and lost in a First Four game to St. Bonaventure.
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Police have charged two people with thefts from vehicles in Vaughan early Friday morning.
A resident informed York Regional Police shortly after midnight on Oct. 6 that two suspicious people were looking into parked cars near Pine Valley Drive, south of Langstaff Road, according to a news release.
Officers arrived and found a man and woman who matched the descriptions given by the resident.
The pair was in possession of tools that could be used to break into vehicles as well as items already stolen from parked vehicles in the area, police allege.
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Ohio State safety Malik Hooker announced via Twitter Monday that he plans to enter the 2017 NFL Draft.
Hooker had six interceptions and returned three of them for touchdowns as a redshirt sophomore and first-year starter in 2016. He’s giving up his final two seasons of eligibility to enter the NFL.
Hooker was a unanimous All-American and could be a first-round pick. He played mostly on special teams as a redshirt freshman in 2015, when he was backup to Vonn Bell, who’s now with the Saints, and Tyvis Powell, who’s now with the Seahawks.
Though he’s the first Ohio State underclassman to declare his intentions, several others are facing a decision ahead of this year’s Jan. 18 deadline.
Liverpool have been drawn against Porto in the Champions League last-16.
Jurgen Klopp’s side are rewarded with a decent draw after topping their group.
Porto finished second in their group behind Turkish side Besiktas. They had a record of three wins, one draw and two defeats from a group that also include RB Leipzig and Monaco.
Liverpool and Porto have met on four occasions in the past, with the Reds winning twice at Anfield and drawing both games in Portugal. Their previous meetings were in the 2000/01 UEFA Cup and the 2007/08 Champions League group stages.
After 20 years of providing an instant messaging service (& close to 10 years of us not realizing people still use it) AOL Instant Messenger is set to shut down for good on December 15.
AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) is shutting down for good on December 15 pic.twitter.com/Dgn32o9N4X — Steve Kopack (@SteveKopack) October 6, 2017
It was one of the first big chat services and I’m sure we all remember our first screen names. Mine was ‘lilozzyforsho1269’ when I was in 7th grade…
I'm the kind of girl that wants a guy to pick me up in his 2003 Mazda for our date instead of making my mom drop me off at coldstone — your away message (@YourAwayMessage) July 12, 2015
AIM’s main competitor MSN Messenger shut down back in 2014 & AOL had cut off AIM from third-party chat clients this past March. This day was due for some time and December 15 would be it.
all I want is a
drama free summer. — your away message (@YourAwayMessage) June 11, 2015
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Car Crashes, Catches Fire on Interstate
Emergency crews called to the scene of a crash on the Interstate early Wednesday evening.
Just before six a man heading south on 95 at mile marker 204 in Argyle veered off the road and hit the guardrail with the car he was driving.
The impact caused that car to catch on fire.
“When I arrived the vehicle was fully engulfed in the median” said Trooper Benjamin Campbell of the Maine State Police. “The driver was out of the vehicle. Spoke to the driver, he was the only occupant in the vehicle. He didn’t remember much besides hitting the guardrail. Driving into the median, went up about another 150 feet and then he saw some flames so he exited.”
Crews from Old Town and Alton assisted Maine State Police on scene.
Before crews could put the fire out flames were so intense they reached the overpass where the vehicle came to rest.
The driver suffered minor scrapes in the crash.
Traffic was down to one lane while the scene was cleared.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 3 Evening' game
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the New Mexico Lottery's "Pick 3 Evening" game were:
1-6-3
(one, six, three)
¶ Top Prize $500
Robinson (ankle) has been reassigned to the G-League on a rehab basis.
Robinson is yet to play a minute at the NBA level this season after undergoing ankle surgery in October, but he's nearing a return, and Saturday will mark his second appearance for the Fort Wayne Mad Ants. In his debut against the Wisconsin Herd on Thursday, Robinson had 12 points, three assists and two rebounds in 28 minutes.
Two adults and one child were taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation Saturday after a fast-moving fire burned through their Oak Park home.
The fire started around 2 p.m. in the back of their home in the 5400 block of Grape Street and quickly spread to the roof.
The blaze was knocked down within 30 minutes.
Several pets were killed in the fire.
The cause of the fire has not been determined.
This is the second fire in as many days in the Oak Park neighborhood.
One person was arrested Wednesday after a house fire in Stead.
An off-duty firefighter spotted the blaze on the 12000 block of Kernite Street at around 7:30 p.m. The home is owned by the bank, however police say there were squatters in the home who had been living there for six to eight months.
Investigators say the fire started in the chimney, and spread to the interior of the home. Crews were able to knock down the blaze before it reached the attic.
The fire was partly caused by the poor condition of the fireplace and flue pipe. They say, the pipe had heavy build up of creosote and the fireplace brick and mortar had cracks which allowed the fire to spread.
There were no injuries and police say all but one occupant fled the home. That person was arrested when police found a stolen car in the garage.
Reno Code Enforcement says they will work with the Reno Police Department and Reno Fire Prevention Bureau to secure the house and post "Unlawful to Occupy" notices to prevent future squatters.
The Carson City Democratic Men's Committee will host a luncheon-fundraiser in the atrium of Black Bear Diner, inside Carson's Max Casino, at 11:30 a.m. April 2.
The featured speaker will be Abby Johnson, president of the Great Basin Water Network, a nonprofit, non-partisan alliance of rural stakeholders dedicated to preserving Nevada's water resources at their source.
Reservations are required, and donations are appreciated. To make a reservation, contact the event organizer, Rich Dunn, at 775-230-4989 or richdunn@aol.com.
2nd Annual Greens Festival at Virginia Avenue Park in Santa Monica, California
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The second annual Greens Festival took place at Virginia Avenue Park in Santa Monica California. Ecology education, hands on exhibits as well as crafts for yout
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There are on the WDRB-TV Louisville story from 14 hrs ago, titled Four Kentucky National Guard soldiers facing charges after alleged sexual assault. In it, WDRB-TV Louisville reports that:
Four Kentucky National Guard soldiers are facing felony charges after authorities say they gave a woman alcohol, then sexually assaulted her. According to a news release from the Kentucky State Police, troopers were called to the Murray-Calloway County Hospital, in Murray, Kentucky, at 10 a.m. on June 3 to take a report of an alleged sexual assault.
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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – The Virginia Beach Department of Health issued a swimming and wading advisory for two sections of Virginia Beach Wednesday.
Chesapeake Beach/Lesner Bridge East Beach from Mortons Road to Starfish Road and the resort area of Croatan Beach from 8th Street to Aqua Lane are currently under the advisory.
The advisory was issued due to bacteria results that exceeded safe levels. Signs will be posted on the beach to alert the public of the advisories.
Recreational waters are checked during the summer months for high levels of bacteria.
Indicator organisms like enterococci are monitored and when they are too high, a sign is posted at the beach.
Enterococci are a group of organisms used to determine the amount of fecal contamination of recreation water. They do not cause illness but research shows when enterococci are present, other disease-causing organisms may be as well.
At a busy trade show, it can be difficult for a company to have its booth stand out in the crowd. From an interactive construction playground and a mid-century modern home to a tunnel that promoted Netflix series, here's a look at trade show booths that made an impression at events from the past year.
This story appeared in the Fall 2017 digital edition of BizBash.
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) — The North Charleston Police Department is investigating following a shooting Thursday morning.
According to Charleston County Consolidated Dispatch, North Charleston Police, North Charleston Fire, and Charleston County EMS responded to the 2000 block of Arbutus Avenue at 4:58 a.m. on June 15.
Authorities found a male suffering from a gunshot wound. Medics transported him to the Medical University of South Carolina for treatment.
We do have a crew headed that way and will provide updates when they become available.
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FERNDALE, Mich. (WXYZ) - The Michigan Works Career Center in Ferndale is holding some special events this week.
The first one is Tuesday. It's the "Network Your Way To Interview Success."
The event will be held from 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at the Ferndale office on East Nine Mile.
The next event is Wednesday, January 4. It is called the "Social Media And Personal Branding" workshop and it runs from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. too.
And the third workshop this week in Ferndale is Thursday. It's the "Mock Interviewing" session which also runs at the same time as the other workshops.
For this one, you must have attended the "Network Your Way To Interview Success" session Tuesday where you can register for more events.
You can sign up at the front desk of the Oakland County Michigan Works Office in Ferndale or you can call ahead: (248)586-8930.
Michigan Works! Career Center
713 E. 9 Mile Road
Ferndale, MI 48220
Beef ‘O’ Brady’s On 69th Closes Its Doors
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.- Fans of the restaurant ‘Beef ‘O’ Brady’s’ got some disappointing news this week. The restaurants location on 69th street in Sioux Falls, closed its doors.
Wednesday, January 31st, was their closing day. This comes about a year after the franchise closed its doors on the location near the Sanford Pentagon.
Talks of closing the restaurant started a few months ago with the final decision playing out this week.
There have been talks between a few companies about moving into the location, but nothing has been finalized.
Alternative asset manager Blackstone Group LP is still open to doing deals in Italy despite political turmoil in the euro zone country, President and Chief Operating Officer Jon Gray said on Wednesday.
NEW YORK: Alternative asset manager Blackstone Group LP is still open to doing deals in Italy despite political turmoil in the euro zone country, President and Chief Operating Officer Jon Gray said on Wednesday.
"Sure," Gray said at a conference organized by Deutsche Bank, when asked if the firm would be buy Italian assets right now. "It's a function of price."
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In January, Blackstone agreed to buy a majority stake in the Financial and Risk business of Thomson Reuters Corp , , the parent company of Reuters News, in a US$20 billion deal. Reuters News will remain part of Thomson Reuters.
(Reporting by Joshua Franklin in New York; Editing by Cynthia Osterman)
Firefighters were called out to a fire and two false alarms over the weekend.
A crew from Bourne extinguished a small fire in a wood off Wood Lane, Thurlby on Saturday (December 9) which occurred around 1.30pm. On the same day around 9.30am, crews from Deeping Fire station attended report of a car fire following an accident in Deeping Road, Baston.
But it turned out steam from the engine was mistaken for smoke.
At 8.30am on the same day firefighters were called out to a chimney fire on Main Road, Tallington.
However, excess steam from the boiler flue near the chimney was mistaken for smoke.
The following are the obituaries that were published in The Republican on Feb. 3-4, 2018.
To read each full obituary, click on the name.
DAVIS, Calif. — Chima Moneke scored 16 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as UC Davis beat William Jessup of the NAIA 86-52 on Saturday night.
Moneke Rogers was 4 of 11 from the field 8 of 13 from the free-throw line for the Aggies (7-2). Rogers Printup led the scoring with a career-high 20 points with the help of six 3-pointers and Arell Hennings added 16 points, three rebounds, three assists and three steals.
Printup and Delveion Jackson traded 3-pointers early in the first half to help give the Aggies a 15-14 edge with 12:44 to go and they led the rest of the way, building to a 46-23 advantage at the break.
Printup hit three back-to-back 3-pointers early in the second half to extend the Aggies’ lead to 60-36 with 11:37 remaining and they cruised from there.
Keith Phillips led the Warriors with 24 points and 15 rebounds. Brennan Rakoz had seven points and eight boards.
OAKLAND — A 26-year-old man was shot Monday morning in East Oakland as he was walking near the Eastmont police substation, authorities said.
Another man with him was not wounded.
The shooting happened about 2:10 a.m. Monday in the 7300 block of Bancroft Avenue, within sight of the police substation.
The man told police he and his friend were walking when they heard gunshots and he saw that he had been hit in the arm by a bullet.
They were able to get a ride to a hospital where the man was in stable condition.
The victim told police he did not know why anyone would want to shoot him.
No arrests have been made.
Police and Crime Stoppers of Oakland are offering up to $5,000 in reward money for information leading to the arrest of the shooter. Anyone with information may call police at 510-238-3426 or Crime Stoppers at 510-777-8572.
Check back for updates.
James R. Cox Sr., 76, of Shipman, died at 11:40 a.m. Monday, Feb. 13, 2017, in Shipman.
James was cremated. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017, at St. Denis Catholic Cemetery in Shipman.
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NICOSIA LAUNCHES “MEET NICOSIA. MEET CULTURE” CAMPAIGN
Nicosia is trying very hard to boost its reputation as a hub of tourism and culture, and its latest campaign only serves to affirm that fact. the Nicosia Tourist Development and Promotion Company recently launched a campaign called “Meet Nicosia. Meet Culture,” which will serve to promote Nicosia as a suitable destination for tourism and culture.
The campaign will raise the awareness of the public as regards Nicosia’s art galleries, museums, and archaeological with the help of ads, media, and other promotionals, which in turn will attract tourists.
According to Elena Tanou, President of Nicosia Tourist Development and Promotion Company, Nicosia currently attracts only a small percentage of the total number of tourists who visits Cyprus – which is unfortunate as Nicosia has a rich culture which can and should be enjoyed by the people.
NEW DELHI: Pakistan has violated the ceasefire over 600 times so far this year, the highest in the last one decade, an official said.Pakistani troops have opened fire on Indian territories more than 600 times till September 30. Eight civilians and 16 security personnel were killed in the firing, a Home Ministry official said.It is the highest number of ceasefire violations in nearly a decade, the official said.There were nearly 450 ceasefire violations in 2016 in which 13 civilians and as many security personnel were killed.The truce between India and Pakistan along the International Border , the Line of Control and the Actual Ground Position Line in Jammu and Kashmir had come into force in November 2003.India shares a 3,323-km-long border with Pakistan of which 221 km of the IB and 740 km of the LOC fall in Jammu and Kashmir.
WASHINGTON (AP) — A man shot himself to death Saturday as he stood near the fence along the north side of the White House, the Secret Service said. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump were in Florida at the time.
The man was identified by the Secret Service and the city’s Metropolitan Police Department, but his name was not immediately released so authorities could notify his relatives.
The incident began at about 11:46 a.m. when the man approach the fence, “removed a concealed handgun and fired several rounds, none of which appear at this time to have been directed towards the White House,” Mason F. Brayman, assistant special agent in charge for the Secret Service, said in a statement.
No one else was injured.
The White House said earlier it was of the situation and that Trump was briefed.
The police department will take the lead on the investigation.
OPPO is redefining the capabilities of modern-day Artificial Intelligence through its new F7 version.The F7 will also flaunt a stunning 6.23-inch full-HD (1080x2280 pixels) display backed by the latest Super Full Screen 2.0 panel that sports an 89.1 percent of screen-to-body ratio. This implies a larger screen for a more vivid and immersive experience during gaming and reading, yet the one that fits perfectly in the palm of your hand.
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Jane Seymour is no stranger to "Playboy," but this time it's different.Forty-five years after the actress first posed for the magazine, she's back -- this time as the oldest woman to ever pose for the magazine at 67."And they said they weren't interested in me being naked. So I said, 'Fine,'" Jane shares about the new pictorial spread. "And then, I just thought they'd made the most beautiful, classy, sensual. I mean, empowering. I mean, gorgeous pictures. I was thrilled."Jane, known for her turn as a Bond girl in 1973's "Live and Let Die," "Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman," and ABC's "Dancing with the Stars," says she feels even sexier at this age than she did in her 20s."I'm free, I'm able to be me and I'm getting to play great roles, doing a lot of comedy which I love," Jane said. "And you know, I'm not afraid of getting pregnant and I'm not afraid of dying. But I do want to fill the time in-between with as much fun as possible."
April 10 Furniture retailer Rent-A-Center Inc said on Monday that founder Mark Speese, the company's interim chief executive, would take on the role full time.
The company, which is under pressure from activist investment fund Engaged Capital LLC, also said it would take steps to improve growth and profitability.
These steps include selling more higher-end, aspirational products and reducing the number of employees in stores, the company said.
Speese, who was Rent-A-Center's CEO from October 2001 through January 2014, was named interim CEO in January this year, replacing Robert Davis. (Reporting by Sruthi Ramakrishnan in Bengaluru; Editing by Savio D'Souza)
MOSCOW Feb 14 Russian food retailer Lenta may sell some of the shares held by its biggest shareholders in a public offering in the near future, three banking sources told Reuters on Tuesday.
Two of the sources said U.S. private equity fund TPG, which owns 34 percent of Lenta's shares, was expected to sell a part of its stake.
"TPG has indicated its intention to reduce its stake," one of the sources said, adding that the final decision will be made after investor meetings which are expected to start shortly.
The third source did not rule out that the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) could also reduce its 7.37 percent stake in Lenta.
Lenta declined to comment. TPG and EBRD did not immediately provide a comment in response to Reuters request. (Reporting by Katya Golubkova, Olga Popova, Olga Sichkar and Maria Kiselyova; Editing by Jack Stubbs)
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Armed police raided two flats in Parkwood Drive this morning (June 15), as part of their work to tackle drug-related crime.
The operation took place at 6am, and involved officers from the Dacorum Safer Neighbourhood Team, the Scorpion Team and Fire Arms Unit.
Witnesses said they saw four or five police vehicles, as well as a number of “heavily armed” officers.
No arrests were made and enquiries are on-going.
A former Blythewood High School softball player is now SportsCenter gold.
Ansley Gilstrap, now a player for the USC-Upstate softball team and a Blythewood graduate of 2015, made SportsCenter's Top 10 plays list on Sunday night at No. 3.
USC-Upstate was playing Jacksonville on Sunday when a Jacksonville player made a hit straight into left field. While it may have looked like it was going to slip past Gilstrap, she made the diving catch and tossed it back to first in a sweet little double play.
USC-Upstate went on to bury Jacksonville 11-0.
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The HarborPark Jazz Rhythm & Blues Festival was created in 2004 to raise funds for the Mahone Fund CEO Scholarship program and their community outreach efforts. It is a regional musical celebration featuring national, regional and local Jazz, Rhythm & Blues talent. They also have a Cooking Studio demonstration to add a tasty, interactive culinary component. Joining us to discuss the event and the scholarship program are Tim Mahone and Ardis Mahone Mosley, along with 2014 Mahone Scholarship recipient Marissa Greathouse.
The HarborPark Jazz Rhythm & Blues Festival takes place this Saturday, August 19 at Celebration Place on Kenosha's Lakefront. Tickets can be purchased at Tenuta's Deli & Liquors, Jack Andrea's Cafe, or the Kenosha Community Foundation. For more info and tikets, call (262) 654-2412 or visit MahoneFund.org.
WASHINGTON (AP) — IMF foresees the global economy accelerating to 3.5 percent growth this year .
As a new year begins, many people chose to get fit as one of their New Year’s resolutions. Shelly Marriage started off 2017 at Ideal Bootcamp, where they are getting everyone into shape, and making sure people stick to their resolutions.
Foles (elbow) practiced for the first time in more than two weeks on Monday, Zach Berman of Philly.com reports.
Foles missed the team's preseason opener, and is still expected to be sidelined for their next exhibition contest as well. The hope is for him to return for the team's third game. "You don't want to rush it, but at the same time, you want to get him in the action," according to offensive coordinator Frank Reich. The Eagles are hopeful Foles can back up second-year quarterback Carson Wentz this season, but it remains to be seen if his elbow will be up for the challenge.
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Altidore one-timed the ball ahead to on a sprinting Pulisic, and the midfielder reached back with his left leg to flick the ball ahead. Pulisic jumped to avoid Roman Torres’ challenge and used the outside of his right foot to play the ball forward. As goalkeeper Jaime Penedo came off his line, Pulisic used the outside of his right foot again to play the ball wide and jumped over Pinedo’s outstretched arm. At the edge of the 6-yard box and just 2 yards from the endline, Pulisic reached with his right foot to slot the ball in, completing a 112-yard U.S. move. Pulisic tumbled over as the ball rolled in for his eighth goal in 19 international appearances, his fourth in the hex.
This Is All It Will Take For Gold & Silver To Achieve Liftoff from King World News
With many investors closely monitoring the action in key global markets as we move through the last month of the trading year, this is all it will take for gold and silver to achieve liftoff.
December 10 ( King World News ) – Here are key portions of a fantastic piece that was sent to KWN by Mark J. Lundeen: As I expected last week, gold broke out of the tight range it’s been in since early October (circle in chart below) and it did so to the down side. It ended the week resting on the rising-trend line I placed on the chart.
The best thing that could happen now would be seeing gold leap up off this rising trend line, and closing above $1300 by the end of next week. It could happen, but I expect we’ll see further declines in the weeks to come. I’m still a big bull on gold and silver, and as long as gold holds above its lows of last December ($1125), it’s doing fine…
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Located in a house that could easily be mistaken for one of the many pan-Asian healing centers along 82nd Avenue, Doctor's Orders is a cozy and inviting shop that's great for entry-level connoisseurs. First-timers can get $10 grams on Sundays, and that includes top-shelf selections like the Gorilla Glue my hirsute budtender enthusiastically recommended on a recent visit. The cartridge selection is limited to just a few offerings from Select Strains, Truly Pure and Open Vape, but they're competitively priced, as is the robust edible selection, highlighted by products that offer up the maximum-allowable rec dosage in one container, like a 40-gram bag of Wana Jewels or several varieties of That Taffy.
HARRISON COUNTY — In Harrison County, seven bridges along Interstate 20 have been approved for repairs. According to our news partner KETK, the bridges are at Loop 281 in Longview, County Road 3110, Sewell Creek, FM 968, FM 3251, and Texas 43. The repairs begin in August and should take 21 months to complete. Some of the work will require road closures and detours.
With the Volusia County Council one step away from allocating $4.5 million toward a 100-bed shelter, Cusack, 75, says this could be her last chance to leave her fingerprints on a possible solution. Elected to the council in 2010 and having served eight years in the Florida House of Representatives before that, Cusack doesn't have plans to return to public office once her term ends in 2018.
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Acoustic guitarist Doug Smith, Grammy Award Winner, will play at Presbyterian Church this Sunday
Laguna Presbyterian Church is delighted to welcome acoustic guitarist Doug Smith to play at worship services this Sunday, Feb 4 at the 8:30 and 10 a.m. services. Rev Kathy Sizer is preaching from the Psalms.
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Doug Smith, Grammy Award Winner
Doug Smith is a Grammy Award Winner and the 2006 winner of the prestigious Winfield International Fingerstyle Guitar Competition. His playing has been heard on the big screen in the popular 2007 film, August Rush, and his original compositions are heard everywhere from NPR to TCM to Martha Stewart to Good Morning America.
Smith’s music incorporates folk, classical and jazz elements, and has been called “a cross between Chet Atkins, Leo Kottke, and Michael Hedges.”
All are invited to join in worship this Sunday. The church is located at 415 Forest Ave.
For more information, find us on the web at www.lagunapreschurch.org.
The Floyd County Police Department is pleased to announce the Promotion of Misty Pledger to the Rank of Sergeant effective immediately.
Sergeant Pledger joined the Floyd County Police Department in July 2012. Sgt. Pledger’s most recent assignment was as an Investigator with the Department’s Criminal Investigations Division where she led numerous successful investigations and was regarded as an excellent team member.
Sergeant Pledger has served the United States of America for 6 years as a member of the United States Army having earned the Rank of E4 Specialist and currently serves in the Army Reserve.
Sergeant Pledger’s new assignment will be in the Uniform Patrol Division as a shift supervisor.
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan, expected to be one of the top targets for teams looking to replace head coaches, could be available for interviews late this week.
Falcons coach Dan Quinn said Monday “I’m sure he will be contacted by some teams.” Quinn wouldn’t confirm any teams which may hope to interview Shanahan.
Denver and the Los Angeles Rams are among teams which could have interest in Shanahan.
The NFC South champion Falcons earned a first-round bye with Sunday’s 38-32 win over New Orleans. Quinn has scheduled practices on Wednesday and Thursday. He said Shanahan or any other assistant would be available “at the end of the week” to speak with another team.
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Ozuna went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and two runs scored during Monday's win over San Francisco.
This was just the fourth home run in the second half for Ozuna, so it was a welcomed blast for gamers and the Marlins. Even with a little dip in his power output, he sports an impressive .303/.363/.545 slash line with 27 homers, 89 RBI and 66 runs for the campaign. Ozuna remains a high-end asset in all settings, and an uptick in production down the fantasy stretch isn't out of the question.
President Donald Trump opened the door on Tuesday for California to receive federal funding after severe winter storms caused widespread damage last month in parts of Northern California.
“The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of California and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State, tribal, and local recovery efforts,” the White House said in a statement.
The declaration unlocks federal funds to support areas severely impacted by flooding and mudslides between Jan. 3 and Jan. 12, the White House added.
Eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations can receive funds on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by the storms.
Among the affected counties are Alameda, Contra Costa, Humboldt, Marin, Mendocino, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz and Shasta.
PERTH (miningweekly.com) – Junior AuStar Gold has poured its first gold at the Morning Star gold mine, in Victoria, since 2012.
The ASX-listed company told shareholders that following the upgrade and commissioning of the gold processing plant, the company used low-grade stockpiles from the previous mining operations to pour its first gold.
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“It is very gratifying to be able to announce that AuStar has conducted its first gold pour at the Morning Star gold mine. This is a major milestone for a gold explorer/developer and is a proud testament to the commitment and dedication of the AuStar Gold operations team,” said CEO Tom de Vries.
“This maiden gold pour is further proof of our gravity processing plant’s ability and strategic importance in the Woods Point goldfield.”
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The historic Morning Star underground mine produced more than 800 000 oz of gold during its lifetime.
Here are the answers to the crossword puzzle from our newspaper published on April 18, 2017.
ACROSS 1 Did in the dragon 5 -- au vin 8 Cockamamie 12 Archer of note 14 Soybean product 15 Qatar ruler 16 Wonderland girl 17 Stereo system (hyph.) 18 What Ali stung like (2 wds.) 19 Put to bed (2 wds.) 21 By a whisker 23 Slumber-party attire 24 "NOVA" network 25 Country rtes. 26 Heavy rainfalls 30 Edgar -- Poe 32 Man-made fiber 33 Jealous (hyph.) 37 Afrikaner 38 Poet's adverb 39 Wizened 40 Jogger's wear 42 Wood finish 43 Ridge between faults 44 After-dinner chore 45 -- Mahal 48 -- -di-dah 49 Garnet or ruby 50 Did not resist 52 As if in a reverie 57 Botanist's wings 58 Gossip tidbit 60 River in France 61 Funny Nora -- 62 -- de plume 63 Funny bone 64 Gets the picture 65 Earth, in combos 66 Spyglass part
Poll: Tax Code Overhaul
Last Updated: December 10, 2017 at 9:10 pm
Republicans are rushing to pass the biggest revamp of the US tax code in decades. What makes it into a final compromise between the House bill and the Senate bill remains to be seen.
A slight majority of Americans are skeptical of the Republican Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, with 53 percent predicting they will not see a reduction in their taxes and the same majority saying the reform will not help dramatically help the economy, according to a USA Today poll. Also, just 32 percent of the registered voters polled support the Republican tax plans, while 48 percent oppose it, the poll found.
Aug 15(Reuters) - Zhejiang Sanwei Rubber Item Co Ltd
* Says it changes accounting policy based on accounting standards for business enterprises
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March 30 Imperial Brands Plc
* Confirm we are on track to meet earnings expectations for half year results at both constant currency and reported exchange rates
* On track to meet earnings expectations for half year results at both constant currency and reported exchange rates
* Investing an additional £300m in 2017 behind our growth and specialist brands and in key markets
* Early results of our investment programme are encouraging, with improved market share trends
* First half revenues and earnings per share are expected to be up strongly at actual exchange rates
* Expect a currency translation benefit on net revenue and profit of about 13-14%, at current exchange rates
* Our guidance for full year earnings is unchanged
* As expected, phasing of £300m increased investment is biased to first half
* Resulting in lower revenue and profit on a constant currency basis, with a stronger second half performance Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Five USC recruits and players were selected Wednesday on the final day of the major-league baseball draft.
The Trojans will be worried about whether they get to see outfielder Je’Von Carrier-Ward of Gahr High in Cerritos next season after he was selected in the 12th round by the Milwaukee Brewers. Carrier-Ward is the nephew of former USC safety Mark Carrier.
USC shortstop Frankie Rios was selected in the 17th round by the Boston Red Sox. Rios led USC with a .354 average and 33 runs. He also had 26 RBI.
USC catcher Adalberto Carrillo was taken in the 33rd round by the Washington Nationals. Carrillo, who also played third base at USC, hit .281 with seven home runs and 36 RBI.
Pitcher Kyle Hurt of Torrey Pines High was selected in the 34th round by the Philadelphia Phillies. Hurt was 5-1 with a 1.66 ERA his senior season.
Third baseman Ben Ramirez of Eastlake High in Chula Vista was drafted in the 35th round by the Chicago Cubs.
One of the dozen-odd buses used in the filming of 1994’s Speed is set to cross the auction block early June for an expected US$20,000 to $30,000 (or, Canadian, $25,000 to $38,000).
The 1966 General Motors TDH-5303 “fishbowl” up for sale is apparently one of Speed‘s two surviving movie buses, and one of the hero vehicles used in principal filming.
As the “star” of the film (about a bus rigged by a terrorist to blow if its speed dropped below 50 mph) it’s undoubtedly one of the most famous buses in the world.
The bus’ current owner picked it up from Twentieth Century Fox after filming wrapped in ’94. It joins a host of other Speed memorabilia up for grabs at Profiles in History’s Icons & Legends of Hollywood sale June 5 through 8.
Also up for sale are a cutaway bus also used in filming; the Harley-Davidson driven by Arnold Schwarzenegger in Terminator 2: Judgment Day; and the 1951 Studebaker “loaner” Jim Carrey drives in the Mask.
One analyst looks at Costco’s pricing and finds that it really is cheaper than Amazon.com.
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Bullock Creek softball splits with Carrollton
Bullock Creek had to settle for a split in its Tri-Valley Conference West Division doubleheader with visiting Carrollton on Tuesday.
The Lancers won the first game, 6-3, but struggled offensively in the second game, falling 4-1.
Nevada Kennedy earned the win in the first game, allowing seven hits and striking out seven in the complete game. Taylor Stern led the offense with three hits, two runs scored and two RBIs. Maddie Finney added two hits and a run for the Lancers, while Kennedy and Mayson Barringer had a hit and an RBI each.
Kennedy went the distance in the second game, as well, allowing seven hits and striking out seven. Barringer had two hits and the lone run for Bullock Creek, while Madison Chapin had two hits. Finney had a hit and an RBI in the loss.
The Lancers, who are 5-5 overall and 1-5 in the conference, host Breckenridge in a doubleheader on Wednesday.
I’m en route the OXFAM Trail Walk. 38/100 kms down. And hopefully I’ll live to tell the tale next week.
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A third Bulgarian national charged over a 30-kilogram methamphetamine bust in WA's North West has pleaded guilty.
Some of the drugs found at the Port of Dampier were found in this life vest. Photo: Phil Hickey
Sava Ivanov Kyuldzhiev, 39, pleaded guilty on Wednesday in Stirling Gardens Magistrates Court to importing commercial quantities of border-controlled drugs.
He was remanded in custody and will be sentenced in September.
Kyuldzhiev's two co-accused have already pleaded guilty to the same charge in recent weeks.
Nadezhda Nikolaeva Bratanova, 42, pleaded guilty to the offence in court last week.
Double hand-drag? Check. Extra jacked A-frame take-off? Check. Boardshorts and bright sun? Check. Christian Van Vliet satisfies nearly every requirement for a sick shot, taken by Adrian Dillenseger last Friday for our June 14, 2017 Photo of the Day.
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MONTREAL — A Quebecer trying to be the first woman to get to the top of Canada's highest mountain in a solo trek says she's hopeful of achieving the feat in the coming days.
It hasn't been easy so far for Monique Richard, who has had to deal with harsh weather, equipment woes and delays in her ascent of the 5,959-metre Mount Logan in Yukon's Kluane National Park.
Parks Canada says there is no record in its data stretching back to the late 1800s of any woman having reached the summit in a solo climb.
The Montreal mountaineer, who began the trek May 15, finds herself at one of the camps along the King's Trench route, about 800 metres from the summit, and waiting for a window of good weather.
A 24-year-old man will be charged for social media threat toward an Orangeburg high school
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It came after his vice-president Mike Pence visited the Korean Demilitarised Zone to warn America's "era of strategic patience is over". North Korea's deputy UN ambassador, meanwhile, accused the United States of turning the Korean peninsula into "the world's biggest hotspot" and creating "a dangerous situation in which a thermonuclear war may break out at any moment".
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Midday Daily 4' game
DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday afternoon's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Midday Daily 4" game were:
1-9-0-4
(one, nine, zero, four)
* Lea Naomi Nichols, 33, 137 Red Maple Drive, Kannapolis, guilty of driving with license revoked, sentenced to 120 days suspended sentence in Misdemeanor Confinement Program, 12 months supervised probation, sentenced to 2 days active sentence in Randolph County Jail on schedule set by probation officer with credit for time served to be completed within 45 days. Probation transferred to Cabarras County.
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Ryan Cabrera addresses dating life amid Avril romance buzz Cabrera played coy while talking to Page Six on Wednesday night.
Are Avril Lavigne and Chad Kroeger back together? The former couple attended Sunday's Juno awards arm-in-arm seven months after calling off their marriage.
There'd be no Taylor Swift or Katy Perry without Alanis Morissette Forget the tired old jokes about how the lyrics to “Ironic” aren’t really ironic, because Alanis Morissette’s “Jagged Little Pill” has been responsible for more great pop culture than many...
Avril Lavigne continues her fight against Lyme disease “On my way to good health #TakingCareofMyself,” the "Sk8er Boy" singer captioned a photo from a trip to the doctor’s office Tuesday.
An Oklahoma man who gunned down a woman and her 4-year-old daughter in Long Beach and tried to kill the child's father was sentenced today to two life-without-parole prison terms, but he had to be restrained in court after trying to walk away.
"Roseanne" may have grabbed headlines this week after ABC cancelled the sitcom, but CNNMoney's Paul La Monica thinks that the real cause for concern for Disney stock is the lackluster opening for "Solo."
Odisha: BJD supremo Naveen Patnaik holds talk with party leaders of Ganjam, Mayurbhanj, Balasore & Bolangir districts over Panchayat Polls
Bhubaneswar: BJD supremo and Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik holds talk with party leaders of Ganjam, Mayurbhanj, Balasore & Bolangir districts over Panchayat Polls.
As part of the process, party supremo and Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik started holding discussions with party MPs, MLAs and observers at his residence on Monday.
On the first day, Patnaik had a discussion with the Ministers, MPs, MLAs, observers and senior party leaders from Ganjam, Mayurbhanj, Balasore & Bolangir districts. The meeting discussed about strategies to wrest all seats in the district. The Chief Minister asked the party leaders to work in coordination with all party workers.
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Google Mini Golf Pop-Up
Interact with Google products, win prizes, and enjoy some treats all while playing mini golf at Google’s promotional pop up mini golf course. Each hole is inspired by different rooms found in a home and guests will see how Google Assistant can be used everyday in the household. The pop up mini golf course will open Wednesday, May 30 and continue into the first two weeks of June.
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Just because you see your kid as a perfect angel doesn't necessarily mean every thought running through their head is a pure and innocent one.
Kids may say the darndest things, but they're also thinking some things that would keep even the soundest sleeper up at night. And when they voice these thoughts, you might be left to wonder if you gave birth to the spawn of Satan. Recently, writer Mikki Kendell asked her Twitter followers to tweet out the weirdest and creepiest things that their kids have ever said to them. The responses were...well...illuminating.
Here are 22 of the creepiest ones.
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If ever there were a reason for me to be anti-kid this would be it. Yikes.
Unfortunately for Roma, Liverpool managed to put two goals past Alisson in the first half, thanks to former Roma man Mohamed Salah. Here are the tops and flops of the first half.Alisson: In a Roma side that didn’t really stand out, Alisson made his best to keep them in the game. Was forced into action a few times and especially made a good save on Salah, before the latter scored the opener later on. Couldn’t do much about the two goals.Salah: What can you say about an opening goal like that, pure class, finding the space and the top corner. To then also score a second, shows how much this player has in him. He also opted not to celebrate against his old side, which certainly counts for something.Mane: Missed two clear-cut chances in the space of one minute, arguably should’ve done better. Has done everything right except converting his chances.Juan Jesus: Made a few risky moves at the back and failed to keep track of Salah when the Egyptian scored the opener, as well as the second goal.
It's been a tough time for department stores. Of the companies that have reported second-quarter results, Kohl's Corp., Stage Stores Inc., Macy's Inc., J.C. Penney Co. Inc. and Dillard's Inc. have all posted negative same-store sales. Only Nordstrom Inc. showed positive comparative sales.
To be fair, the same-store sales declines came in better than expected. But investors remain worried, and several analysts turned up the heat on the companies that did not meet expectations — particularly J.C. Penney.
Aug. 25 – Minerva, 7 p.m.
Sept. 1 – at Salem, 7 p.m.
Sept. 8 – Malvern, 7 p.m.
Sept. 15 – at East Palestine, 7 p.m.
Sept. 22 – at Columbiana, 7 p.m.
Sept. 29 – Wellsville, 7 p.m.
Oct. 6 – at Southern, 7 p.m.
Oct. 13 – Leetonia, 7 p.m.
Oct. 20 – at Toronto, 7 p.m.
Oct. 27 – Lisbon, 7 p.m.
United High School athletics
Nickname: The Eagles
Colors: Yellow and Blue
School address: 8143 State Route 9, Hanoverton, OH 44423
Stadium location: 8143 State Route 9, Hanoverton, OH 44423
For scores and highlights during the season, watch WKBN 27 First News at 11pm and visit the WKBN sports scores page.
For more information, visit the United Local Schools website.
Madera have a new limited signature colour way in their line up that includes the Mast Stem and Pilot V2 cassette hubs.
The colour way, known as Party Paint, is in honour of Dan Kruk, I know what you are thinking, he’s not a racer what does this have to do with BMX racing. Well let’s not forget that Madera is a brand that’s manufactured in the USA by Profile Racing. Essentially it’s a Profile hub with a different shaped hub shell. This means that all of the Madera hub parts are interchangeable with the Profile mini hub parts. So if you want a 10mm axle, any of the cromo or titanium bolt options, any of the splined driver and cog options they are all available to configure the hub the way you want it.
Want to know more? Check them out at your local bike shop.
Madera products are available in Australia via Elite Cycle Imports at www.eciimports.com/advanced_search.php?manufacturers_id=41
Sep 27, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Braves catcher Tyler Flowers hits a three-run home run in the sixth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Turner Field. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports The Atlanta Braves already have three catchers with big league experience and don't expect to contend in 2017.
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End of play for Toys “R” Us in U.S. as chain closes last stores, June 29
When reporting on the U.S. closure, I encourage media to include the message that Toys “R” Us Canada is open for business.
I would like Toronto Star readers to know that Toys “R” Us Canada is now 100 per cent Canadian-owned and employs more than 4,000 Canadians!
I would like to thank our customers for their loyalty. Their support enabled the Canadian business to continue its strong performance and we look forward to serving our customers in innovative and exciting ways in our over 80 stores and online.
Melanie Teed-Murch, President Toys “R” Us and Babies “R” Us Canada
Originally seen on Dr. Phil, “Cash Me Ousside” girl has used Hanes, “Champion” symbol for her own merchandise but has since been asked to halt all production.
Steve Edwards, who has co-hosted Good Day LA on Fox affiliate KTTV for more than two decades, abruptly was let go today. A spokeswoman for Fox11 told Deadline in a statement, “We can confirm that Steve Edwards is no longer employed by KTTV.”
Sources say his dismissal stems from sexual harassment allegations, but the station would not confirm that.
Edwards has been on the heavily caffeinated morning show since 1995, and his ties to local L.A. TV go back even farther to hosting then-KNXT’s 2 on the Town opposite pre-CBS Evening News Connie Chung in the 1980s and doing other morning programs including AM Los Angeles on KABC, which featured Regis Philbin.
The Good Day LA now id down to Julie Chang, Maria Quiban, Rick Dickert and Megan Colarossi, who just started as co-host last week.
Sam Moose is really excited about the re-opening of the new Four Winds addiction treatment center.
For one thing, the program's focus on traditional Native American teachings and traditions is the only one of it's kind in Minnesota.
For another, the band took over operation and management of the center March 1st after the state wanted to close it due to budget issues.
And Moose, the band's Commissioner of Health, isn't the only tribal member excited about the program. The entire community is lining up to help, apply for jobs and volunteer.
If you missed the snow that blanketed parts of the Western Cape this week‚ you can experience it vicariously through a video posted on Wednesday.
On Monday Luke Bell and friends headed to the Matroosberg‚ near Ceres‚ with their snowboards.
Their video — shot largely with a drone — shows the fun they had on the powder-covered slopes as well as on the road‚ where their bakkie doubled as a tow vehicle for a snowboarder.
“Such an incredible experience to see SO much snow‚” said Bell‚ who reckons it was the heaviest snowfall in the Matroosberg for a decade.
Ayrton Senna's Monaco McLaren set to be snapped up
A high-profile mystery buyer is said to be interested in Ayrton Senna's Monaco Grand Prix-winning McLaren which is expected to fetch up to £4.5-million at auction later this year. Mark Osborne, head of motorsport at Bonhams, revealed that three people had expressed an interest in the 1993 McLaren-Ford MP4/8, chassis 6, one of whom was very well known.
Following Friday's confirmation by state health officials that a Livingston County resident had contracted the second case of measles in Michigan this year, officials in Washtenaw County are warning the public that people may have been exposed to the disease at two Ann Arbor restaurants recently. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services announced the second confirmed case Friday.
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Photo by: The News-Gazette Mashawi Grill, 617 E. Green St., C, was closed Monday with a sign saying the Mediterranean restaurant had been sold. Image
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CHAMPAIGN — A popular Campustown Mediterranean restaurant has been sold.
The doors of Mashawi Grill, 617 E. Green St., were covered in green paper Monday with a pink sign that read, "Mashawi has been sold. We will miss our lovely customers. Thank you."
No more details about the sale were immediately available.
Mashawi Grill opened in February 2015. Before that, the space had been a Qdoba and Q Smokehouse.
Members of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) now qualify for an exclusive discount on the King Schools Drone Pilot License Test Prep Course.
“AOPA’s recent creation of a Drone Pilot Membership welcomes people who fly, or desire to fly, drones,” said John King, co-founder of King Schools. “Many will be hoping to acquire a Remote Pilot Certificate and this discount will make it easier for them to reach that goal.”
AOPA Senior Director of UAS Programs Kathleen ‘Kat’ Swain added, “We are happy to add another great benefit for our members. ”
AOPA members can purchase the King Schools Drone Pilot License Test Prep Course for $108 (retail $129).
ORWELL, Ohio (WKBN) – Two state Senators — Steve Wilson and Sean O’Brien — braved the rain for a long walk Friday, all to showcase the beautiful trails the area has to offer.
The Ohio Legislative Trails Caucus wrapped up its inaugural two-day hike through Ashtabula and Trumbull counties Friday afternoon.
OLTC is a bipartisan group of state legislators who share a commitment to developing, maintaining and preserving the 4,000 miles of hiking and biking trails in the state.
“Ohio has an incredible system of trails and we want to highlight that,” said Wilson, Republican Sen. of District 7.
“By having these trails in our community, it’s not only quality of life, but it’s an economic benefit,” said O’Brien, Democratic Sen. of District 32. “And that just helps drive it home.”
The group walked more than 20 miles of trails in the hike’s two days.
An Edmonton man’s dying wish was not fulfilled and it all boils down to paperwork. As Su-Ling Goh reports, he wanted to donate his body for medical research.
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Former interior minister Senator Rehman Malik will appear before the Panama Case Joint Investigation Team (JIT) on June 23, sources informed on Wednesday. On Monday, a spokesperson for the senator said the former interior minister will ‘soon’ be appearing before the JIT. The spokesperson explained that Malik, who left Pakistan for London on June 9, received a summons by the JIT on June 10 to appear on June 13. He said Malik would inform the JIT of another date of appearance. Malik, who remained the interior minister during the previous Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP)-led federal government, is also a former bureaucrat. He is also a member of the Senate for the second time in a row from the PPP-Parliamentarians.
None of this, apart from the trap-inspired "Supplies," has much to do with the current Top 40. That comes as something of a surprise given the obvious thirst for a hit the singer demonstrated less than two years ago when he reteamed with Max Martin, his former 'N Sync producer, for the precision-crafted "Can't Stop the Feeling!" (At that time Timberlake told me he'd been working on more music with Martin and Martin's producing partner, Shellback, neither of whom are credited on "Man of the Woods.")
TROY, Ohio (WDTN) – The Troy Trojans hosted the Bulter Aviators for this week’s Operation Football Premier Health Game of the Week 7.
The Trojans put up the first score of the night and the Aviators answered back.
The teams put up a good fight but the Trojans would hang on to the lead.
The final score had Troy on the winning side of the scoreboard 36-20.
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FILE - In this Oct. 17, 2017 file photo, musician Tina Turner poses during a photo call to promote the launch of the musical "Tina", in London. Turner is working on a sequel to her 1986 memoir “I, Tina,” Atria Books said Monday. The new book is called “Tina Turner: My Love Story” and will come out next October, timed to the singer’s 60th year in music. (Photo by Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP)
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The 13th annual Group of 20 (G-20) summit is being held in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
The priorities for the 2018 summit are: the future of work; infrastructure for development; and a sustainable food future.
Some countries have said they will focus on the regulation of cryptocurrencies at this meeting.
Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene, national Treasury director-general Dondo Mogajane and Reserve Bank governor Lesetja Kganyago are representing SA at the summit.
Deloitte’s MD emerging markets and Africa, Martyn Davies, spoke to Business Day TV about a possible global trade war talks and where SA fits in.
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The government on Thursday extended the crack down on politicians allied to the National Resistance Movement, an arm of opposition Nasa, after it revoked their firearm licences.
The co-principals, Kalonzo Musyoka and Musalia Mudavadi, said they were accosted with letters at their gates, telling them their firearm licences had been revoked.
Dagoretti North MP Simba Arati's licence was also withdrawn after being issued with a similar letter signed by Chief Licensing Officer Samuel Kimaru.
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National Police Spokesman Charles Owino said those affected would be disarmed because they belong to an outlawed organisation.
"They first took away my security, then my home was attacked with a hand grenade and two bullets shot from an AK47 the next day.
"Now they have come for the last thing I could use to defend myself," Mr Musyoka told journalists at the Okoa Kenya offices in Nairobi.
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Clocks around the world will add a leap second to coordinate with a change in the speed of Earth's rotation. NASA will implement the additional second just before midnight Coordinated Universal Time on Dec. 31, 2016 to account for Earth's slowing rotation and allow precise timekeeping for its Solar Dynamics Observatory program.
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Roads have been closed after a teenage girl was hit by a car in Worle, Weston-super-Mare
Avon and Somerset Constabulary said that Clovelly road in Forle was closed following “an incident”.
Pedestrians are being told to avoid the stretch of road is between the junction with Tavistock Road to Tamar Court which is closed whole emergency services attend the incident.
Drivers are able to access Tamar Court from Bideford Road but cannot go any further.
The Avon and Somerset Constabulary press office confirmed that they were called to a collision between a car and a teenage girl at 3.20pm. They did not have confirmation of the girl’s exact age.
The Post has contacted the South West Ambulance Foundation Trust press office for a comment.
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With rookie Matt Renshaw likely to be retained as opening batsman after impressing in his four Tests over the summer, Shaun Marsh is in a battle with his brother and hard-hitting all-rounder Glenn Maxwell for the middle order position.
RAWALPINDI, Oct 6 (APP): Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Qamar Javed Bajwa Friday visited Pakistan Military Academy Kalul, Abbottabad.
He was briefed on various functional aspects of the academy for grooming and professional upbringing of the cadets, said a statement issued here by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
Talking to the faculty, the Army chief appreciated exceptionally high standards of the premier army institution and its efforts for grooming young cadets to take on challenges of future battlefield, lead men from the front and be good citizens of Pakistan with the drive, acumen and outlook to contribute to both their institution and the
country.
Earlier, on arrival the COAS was received by Commandant PMA Maj Gen Abdullah Dogar.
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Officers responding to a report of a suspicious person armed with a gun have shot and killed a man at a downtown San Antonio hotel.
Bike patrol and other officers encountered the man early Tuesday on the seventh floor of an Embassy Suites.
Lt. Ricky Lopez told the San Antonio Express-News that officers confronted the man and the situation escalated, resulting in officers firing on the man. It's not clear what happened to prompt police to shoot, and authorities have not said whether the man was in fact armed.
The investigation into the matter continues.
The incident drew a heavy police presence downtown, with some blocks closed to traffic.
No other details have been made available.
Kentucky, Louisiana and New Jersey are among some of the least-appealing places for employees to spend their post-work years, thanks to low scores in affordability, health-related factors and overall quality of life.
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Naas Traffic Corps today stopped a motorist “several times” over the limit on the road.
The car was also unisured.
The vehicle was seized and a court appearance is to follow.
University of Northern Colorado financial aid officers will offer students and their parents free help this Sunday on completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
The event will be from 1-3 p.m. Sunday at the Island Grove Event Center, 501 N. 14th Ave., in Greeley, according to a news release sent Friday from UNC.
Students are required to submit FAFSA each year to be considered for financial aid, including grants, scholarships, work study and student loans. Students who attend the event can enter a drawing for scholarships at colleges throughout Colorado, the release stated.
For more information, including a list of what to bring to complete the FAFSA, go to http://www.unco.edu/financial-aid/applying-for-aid/college-goal.aspx.
– WWE posted photo and video highlights from tonight’s airing of the Ultimate Deletion on Raw. You can see the video below from the match, which saw Matt Hardy defeat Bray Wyatt and through him into the Lake of Reincarnation. Jeff Hardy also made an appearance at the end of the match, as you can see below:
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Troy Mayor Patrick Madden, a first-term Democrat, has revealed his 2018 budget plan, which comes in under the state tax cap.
First-term Democratic Mayor Madden, mindful of last year's budget brouhaha, where initial plans for a 28.2 property tax hike shocked residents, says the Collar City isn't out of the woods yet, but things are looking up: "With the solid waste management fees incorporated into the budget proposal, the tax increase called for is 1.174 percent, which is under the state imposed cap and equates to $2.03 per month for a home assessed at $150,000."
Republican City Council President Carmella Mantello: "The devil will be in the details, but saying that I am very very pleased that it's under the tax cap."
The council will review the $73.6 million plan and make amendments.
The colors are bold, and the symbol well known. But the history and proper etiquette of the American flag is why local Elks Lodge organizations hold ceremonies across the country on flag day.
Elks lodge members also believe that it’s a day to remember what the flag means and to reflect on the sacrifices that have been made for the country.
While many homes, businesses and organizations fly Old Glory, the flag can become weathered bringing another reminder for the holiday.
Flag Day is the recommended day to do routine maintenance to your American flag. Flags that are faded, tattered and torn should be replace and disposed of properly.
American flag replacement and maintenance can be done anytime throughout the year. The American Legion only asks that when disposing of the flag that it is done with the honor and respect that it deserves.
American flags needing to be disposed of can be brought to any American Legion post.
Kim Kardashian No Beating Around the Bush Here ... Another Nude Pic!
Kim Kardashian Almost Goes Full Frontal in Nude Photo
Kim Kardashian is following in the footsteps of Amber Rose with an almost completely exposed shot of her crotch ... but there's one major difference.
Kim posted a VERY risque photo Tuesday of her bottom half, but not the side we're so used to seeing ... this time we got a close-up view of her midsection from the front, and the starting route down to her vagina.
She was advertising her new fragrance line, obviously.
She also shared a topless photo of herself as part of the set -- but, let's be honest ... we've seen all that before.
Kim's slick front shot, however, is quite a sight to behold ... and quite different from Amber Rose's crotch shot last year ... which was more hippie than lippy.
Amber dropped the pic during the NBA Finals, and damn near broke the Internet. Kim's been there and done that, too ... but what's the harm in doing it again?
Aug 15 (Reuters) - Australian shares are expected to extend gains on Tuesday, mirroring gains from Wall Street as investors saw nuclear tensions subsiding between the United States and North Korea. Investors were emboldened after South Korea's president said resolving North Korea's nuclear ambitions must be done peacefully and U.S. officials played down the risk of an imminent war. The Australian share price index futures rose 0.4 percent or 21 points to 5694, a 36.4-point discount to the underlying S&P/ASX 200 index close. The benchmark rose 0.65 percent on Monday. New Zealand's benchmark S&P/NZX 50 index rose 0.2 percent or 14.35 points to 7776.49 at 22:04 GMT. (Reporting by Shanima A in Bengaluru; editing by Grant McCool)
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Services for Eleanor L. Stevenson will begin at 10 a.m. Monday at Clark Shields Funeral Home in Forest with Pastor Kathleen Shuck. Interment will follow at Hueston Cemetery, Forest.
Friends may call 1-5 p.m. Sunday.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Lutheran Church, Gideons International, or the hospice of the donor’s choice in care of Clark Shields Funeral Home, 301 S. Patterson St., Forest, OH 45843.
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She died Friday, Feb. 2, 2018 at Bridge Hospice Care Center in Findlay surrounded by her family.
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DENTS RUN, Pa. (AP) — The FBI says it has come up empty at the rural Pennsylvania site where Civil War gold is rumored to be buried.
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State officials and members of a treasure-hunting group joined the FBI at the site where local lore has it a gold shipment was lost or hidden during the 1863 Battle of Gettysburg.
The FBI said in a statement Monday night that it conducted a “court-authorized excavation” at Dents Run, a heavily forested area about 135 miles (217 kilometers) northeast of Pittsburgh.
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The FBI isn’t confirming that its dig had anything to do with the legendary Civil War treasure. But the agency says it didn’t find whatever it was looking for.
The FBI won’t release additional details, saying the dig was related to an “ongoing investigation.”
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The summit between President Moon Jae-in and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is set to take place on Friday in the inter-Korean truce village of Panmunjom.
Foreign Minister Kang said: "The South-North summit talks are expected to be a venue where the leaders discuss the issue of denuclearisation frankly and verify North Korea's commitment to denuclearisation.”
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The Global Small Scale LNG Market is expected to grow over the CAGR of around 2.5% during the period 2014 to 2022, says a report by Market Research Future. The growth of the Small Scale LNG Market is majorly driven by increased demand for energy in the Asia-Pacific region.
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A Fannin County man was killed in a single vehicle on HWY 69 just north of Greenville. State Troopers say 19 year old Gzim Vienca of Leonard and his sister 23-year-old Largta were headed north when Vienca drove off the road into a ditch and hit a tree. He was pronounced dead at a Greenville hospital.
Our readers have shared with us some of their favourite spots in the county to see these beautiful flowers.
The UK is home to half the world’s population of bluebells and here in Sussex we are spoilt by the number of places to see them flowering in full glory. The peak time to see bluebells is from late April to late May - so get your walking shoes on and go and see them for yourself soon!
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Two people were shot Monday afternoon on the Near West Side.
They were walking down the street in the 300 block of South Leavitt at 12:24 p.m. when shots rang out, according to Chicago Police.
Both victims went to Rush University Medical Center, police said. One was shot in the neck and listed in serious condition, and the other suffered a graze wound to the face and was in good condition. Their genders and ages weren’t immediately released.
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The Milwaukee Bucks were led by their star but everyone contributed in an impressive 97-83 victory over the Raptors in Toronto to steal game one of their NBA Eastern Conference first round series. Trailing by five at the half, the Bucks dominated to the finish line as Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered 28 points on 13 of 18 shooting to go along with eight assists.
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A meeting between President Donald Trump and North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un could be a diplomatic breakthrough, but both men are nothing if not unpredictable.
SEOUL—In 1989, South Korean authorities charged a young political activist named Im Jong-seok with colluding with the enemy after he helped a fellow student make a secret, illegal trip to North Korea to meet the country’s then-dictator Kim Il Sung—a propaganda coup at the time for Pyongyang.
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One of the CFL’s most prolific coaches has died.
Don Matthews was a larger-than-life character known for his abrasive style.
He died today in Oregon at the age of 77.
The native of Amesbury, Mass., announced in 2012 he was battling cancer.
The CFL says it is “deeply saddened” by his death.
The Hall of Famer had 231 wins and 10 Grey Cups on his resume.
He spent 22 seasons as a CFL head coach with B.C., Baltimore, Saskatchewan, Edmonton, Toronto and Montreal.
A controversial figure who had a high-risk, high-reward philosophy, players loved suiting up for “The Don” because of his reputation for creating a winning atmosphere.
× 35-year-old man injured in officer-involved shooting in Vincennes
VINCENNES, Ind. – A suspect has been taken to a hospital following an officer-involved shooting in the parking lot of a southern Indiana gas station.
Police say the shooting occurred as they were trying to serve a felony warrant at a Vincennes Chuckles on Old Decker Road at approximately 8:57 p.m.
Officers say at least one officer fired a weapon and struck the 35-year-old male suspect.
Police say the Troopers involved in the shooting are okay. The suspect was taken to Vincennes’ Good Samaritan Hospital in unknown condition.
Troopers were in unmarked vehicles.
Knox: Officer involved shooting in the Chuckles parking lot on Old Decker Rd. Troopers are okay. Suspect was taken to Good Samaritan Hosp. pic.twitter.com/g29MMPq2OG — Sgt. Todd Ringle (@ISPEvansville) February 15, 2017
This story is developing and will be updated when more information becomes available.
Broncos prop Tevita Pangai Jnr came off the field on Friday night with what was thought to be just a broken finger that would sit him out for three to four weeks.
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Although scans revealed the worst for the 21-year-old, highlighting more severe tendon damage that could take up to 8 to 12 weeks to heal.
Pangai will undego surgery tomorrow to repair the damage.
Jai Arrow will likely come onto the bench as his replacement.
His team were held at West Brom, but Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp feels his side are ready to bounce back.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is ready for a "completely different" challenge when his team face Roma in the Champions League on Tuesday.
Klopp's side squandered a two-goal lead in a 2-2 draw at West Brom in the Premier League on Saturday.
While the German is eager to bounce back from that result, he feels the threat posed by Serie A outfit Roma, who visit Anfield in the first leg of the semi-final, will be different.
"We don't need help like this, to be honest. It's not like we have to tell the players this wasn't good enough and we can do better," Klopp told UK newspapers.
"It's Roma now. It will be a completely different game.
"They have set-pieces as well but they don't play only set-pieces. The ball is sometimes on the ground and then you can play football."
A pair of set-pieces proved to be Liverpool's undoing against West Brom, who scored twice in the final 11 minutes.
Two men are in critical condition after slamming their car into a tractor-trailer near Kennedy airport on Monday night.
The pair was driving a Dodge Charger westbound on Rockaway Boulevard near JFK’s Logistics Center at 6:21 p.m. when they smashed into a semi truck so hard their car became lodged under the big rig, police and witnesses said.
Emergency responders had to rip apart the mangled car to rescue the bloodied passengers, according to witnesses.
“They were cutting the car with hacksaws trying to get the people out of their car,” said Michael Bogdan, 49. “When they pulled them out they were not moving. They were bloody.”
The truck was making a left into the shipping center when the Charger slammed into it, according to Bogdan.
Paramedics took both victims to Jamaica Hospital, cops said.
Police do not suspect any criminality but are continuing to investigate, a department spokesman said.
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A former professional BMX rider from Rhode Island who set a world record for the longest power-assisted bicycle backflip has died.
The wife of Kevin “K-Rob” Robinson tells The Providence Journal that her husband suffered an apparent stroke Saturday. He was 45.
Robin Adams Robinson says the death was unexpected.
Robinson earned gold medals in the X Games and retired from competition in 2013.
He set the world record by jumping 84 feet in Providence last year.
The East Providence native created the nonprofit K-Rob Foundation to improve children’s lives in his hometown and surrounding communities. He built East Providence’s first free public skate park.
Robinson visited local schools to talk about perseverance and created a protective clothing line for children.
He lived in Barrington with his wife and three children.
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Testing on the child's remains indicate that he may not have been local to the New York area, having likely spent the first years of his life in the U.S. Northwest and the last years of his life in the U.S. Southeast . Investigators say South Carolina may have been one of several states an unknown child lived his last years of his life before his skeletal remains were found in New York in the 1970s.
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Source: Libertarian Institute
by Per Bylund
"Tax season is here. This is a time to celebrate. No, I mean it. Not because the State makes its claim on our hard-earned monies known, but because of what is on everybody’s mind and the type of activity we’re all involved with. Seldom is the State as present in our pockets (and pocket books) as in mid-April every year, when we either learn that we have inadvertently paid even more than the State thinks is its 'fair share' of our earnings, or learn that even the outrageous amounts we have already paid weren’t enough. And to make matters worse, we waste a lot of productive time to fill out forms and collect receipts — for the only purpose of proving to the State that we didn’t keep any income from them. But if we think about it, what tax season really means is that taxation, or legal extortion by the State, is on everybody’s mind." (04/17/17)
https://www.libertarianinstitute.org/economics/glorious-tax-season/
SAN JOSE (AP) — A Santa Clara County judge has dismissed a rape charge against former San Francisco 49er Ray McDonald after prosecutors said the woman who made the allegation refused to testify.
Judge David A. Cena dismissed the charge — one count of rape of an intoxicated person — on Monday. Santa Clara County prosecutor Chris Lamiero said in a statement he tried to convince the victim to testify, but she refused.
The woman said she slipped and fell on a pool deck at McDonald’s San Jose home in December 2014 and continued to fall after that because of her initial head injury and alcohol consumption. She accused McDonald of carrying her upstairs to his bedroom and sexually assaulting her.
McDonald faced a maximum of eight years in prison.
That is the opinion of ESPN FC pundit and former Liverpool defender Steve Nicol.
Lewandowski’s agent confirmed today the Poland international is keen on leaving Bayern this summer.
Real Madrid are favourites to sign Lewandowski, who turns 30 in August.
He is yet to win the Champions League in his illustrious career, losing in the final against Bayern while at rivals Borussia Dortmund in 2013.
Brussels Airport Zaventem stopped working today because of heavy snowfall. No take-off and landing of planes are currently in service, the airport said, BNT reports.
It is expected that the flights will be resumed after the cleansing of the platform and the slopes. Strong snow has fallen over Belgium since yesterday and has been the cause of the delay of many flights. This morning, the take-off of many machines was delayed, and arrivals were waiting in the sky or being redirected to other airports.
Road services report today that a new record of congestion in the country - over 1,000 kilometers. Although the snow cover is only about two centimeters long and melts, the road maintenance services fail to cope.
STORRS, Conn. (WTNH) — It was a meeting of two Connecticut powerhouses in the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament on Monday night.
The Quinnipiac Bobcats traveled up the road to Storrs to take on the undefeated UConn Huskies in the tournament’s second round.
The Huskies mounted a relentless full court press from the opening minutes to try to stifle a Bobcat offense led by Jen Fay, Aryn McClure and Carly Fabbri.
Behind the hot shooting of Napheesa Collier and Kia Nurse, UConn jumped out to a 33-18 lead at the half.
The offense kept on clicking for the Huskies, who were able to out-shoot the Bobcats in both the third and fourth quarters.
UConn would go on to win by a final score of 71-46.
For Quinnipiac, Monday’s loss marks the end of a Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference title-winning season. This was the second consecutive appearance for the Bobcats in the NCAA tournament.
UConn will now go on to play either Duke or Georgia.
Atkinson re-signed with the Browns on Monday.
Atkinson played in all 16 games with Cleveland last season but didn't see any rushing attempts until Week 17, when he had seven carries for 34 yards and a touchdown. He'll look to continue as a special teams player in 2017 while also pushing for a larger role in the offense.
April 24 (Reuters) - Peoples Bancorp Inc:
* Q1 EARNINGS PER SHARE $0.64
* Q1 EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW $0.62 — THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S
* QTRLY NET INTEREST INCOME GREW 1% COMPARED TO Q4 OF 2017, WHICH INCLUDED TWO ADDITIONAL DAYS, AND 9% COMPARED TO Q1 OF 2017
* NET INTEREST INCOME WAS $29.4 MILLION FOR Q1 OF 2018 9% INCREASE OVER Q1 OF 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Prosecutors drop murder case over detective misconduct
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Prosecutors have dropped murder charges against a man due to a judge's ruling that a former Philadelphia detective engaged in "outrageous" misconduct.
The Philadelphia Inquirer reports the city District Attorney's Office declined to appeal the judge's ruling in connection with Darnell Powell's case during a court hearing Tuesday.
Powell was facing a potential life sentence in connection with the shooting that killed 22-year-old Eliezer Mendez in Philadelphia in 2015.
Powell's lawyer had filed to dismiss the case after it was revealed that detective Philip Nordo had regularly deposited money into the prison account of a witness to the shooting.
The police department fired Nordo last year, saying he "knowingly" socialized with people associated with criminal conduct.
The Inquirer was unsuccessful in reaching Nordo for comment.
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Information from: The Philadelphia Inquirer, http://www.inquirer.com
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The annual Red, White & Run 5k was held on July 4th.
The Muskingum Recreation Center hosted their sixth annual Red, White and Run 5k where 160 people dressed up in red, white and blue to honor Independence Day. Event and Program manager, Becky Weir said the money raised will go back to help pay for funds at the MRC.
“So part of it goes to the kids youth swimming program and then part of it will go to purchase a new piece of equipment,” explained Weir.
This year was the first year they allowed dogs to participate as well. Weir said she enjoys seeing everyone come out and show their patriotism for our country.
“It’s just a way to show appreciation to our country and to have a lot of fun and to get a good exercise first thing in the morning on the Fourth of July and just celebrate America,” said Weir.
The MRC would like to thank all of their sponsors for making this event possible. For more information, you can visit their website at www.muskingumrecreationcenter.org/
I've told the story before of how about 20 years ago in the same building I attend church in today I settled in for the Easter Sunday sacrament service only to be presented with a program devoted to the concept of tithing . D'oh! That was by far the worst LDS Easter service fail I have ever personally experienced.
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May 3 Xpo Logistics Inc
* Reg-Xpo Logistics announces first quarter 2017 results
* Q1 adjusted non-gaap earnings per share $0.30 excluding items
* Q1 earnings per share $0.16
* Q1 revenue $3.54 billion versus i/b/e/s view $3.56 billion
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.15 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Xpo logistics inc- reaffirmed its full year targets for adjusted ebitda of at least $1.35 billion for 2017 and at least $1.575 billion for 2018
* Xpo Logistics Inc- reaffirmed its 2017-2018 cumulative free cash flow target of approximately $900 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
April 24 (Reuters) - Cytosorbents Corp:
* CYTOSORBENTS ENROLLS FIRST PATIENT INTO PIVOTAL U.S. REFRESH 2-AKI TRIAL USING CYTOSORB® DURING COMPLEX CARDIAC SURGERY Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Pelicans coach Alvin Gentry said that James Harden deserves the MVP this season, adding, “It’s not even close.”
Before facing the Rockets on Saturday, Gentry said that he gives Harden the nod over Anthony Davis because of the Rockets’ success.
Pelicans coach Alvin Gentry: James Harden 'is the MVP' https://t.co/j2tEj0Y9a5 — Houston Chronicle (@HoustonChron) March 17, 2018
Via the Chronicle‘s Jonathan Feigen:
“In my opinion, [Harden] is the MVP of the league,” Pelicans coach Alvin Gentry said. “It’s not even close, really, what he’s doing with his team and the numbers he’s putting up.” […] “He’s been fantastic. He’s been unbelievable,” Gentry said of [Anthony] Davis. “I think the only difference in him not being heavily, heavily in the conversation is obvious we haven’t had the type of season that a Houston has had or a Toronto has had, you know with [DeMar] DeRozan and those guys.”
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A sort of memoir by Lord Chris Patten explores his life through the prism of politics and identity. From his time in Northern Ireland as State Minister, visiting the Balkans post-war as European Commissioner and as the last Governor of Hong Kong. He discusses past and present problems and what he sees as the best foundations for a less volatile and divided world.
"The Seabird Protection Network is a multi-organization collaborative that works together to reduce human disturbance to seabirds," says Leisyka Parrot with the Bureau of Land Management. She and HSU Wildlife's Dan Barton talk to Delia Bense-Kang, MPA Coordinator at the NEC, about minimizing our impact on marine wildlife.
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High fructose intake in kids and adolescents may be responsible for liver ailments if a new research is to be believed.According to a new study, consumption of fructose in the diet may intensify the concentration of serum uric acid. The consumption of fructose, as well as uric acid concentration, may spike in people who have non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).
A C-130H Hercules taxis down the runway prior to takeoff at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia Dec. 4, 2016. Some C-130s have already flown upwards of 800 hours in a single month. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Andrew Park)
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Srinagar
In occupied Kashmir, the joint resistance leadership comprising Syed Ali Gilani, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Muhammad Yasin Malik have said that any measure to undermine the disputed nature of Jammu and Kashmir or to change its demographic character will be opposed tooth and nail.
The leadership in a joint statement in Srinagar said, “Any step that has a direct bearing on our right to self-determination guaranteed by the Indian state at the UN and ratified by the world body will be resisted and opposed by the people at all costs.”
They said, “For the last seven decades and particularly in the last three decades people of Kashmir and the leadership with the full support of people in Chenab Valley, Kishtwar Doda and across to Kargil.—KMS
OTTAWA — The federal government plans to release this fall a new strategy to tackle veterans homelessness. Here are some figures from Employment and Social Development Canada and Veterans Affairs Canada to keep in mind:
2,950: Number of veterans estimated to be shelter users in 2014
5: Percentage of the homeless population who are veterans according to various point-in-time counts
750: Veterans identified as homeless in a Veterans Affairs database
$37,769: Amount provided since April 1 from a federal fund to help veterans in financial need
40: Veterans helped by that money
8: Provinces where the money has been spent, with spending topping $10,000 in Ontario and Quebec
$1 million: Amount per year for four years the Liberals are making available in a new emergency fund as of April 1, 2018
58: Percentage of veterans in a Veterans Affairs database who were over age 50 as of June 30, 2016
10: Delay in years, on average, between a military release and the onset of homelessness
WINNIPEG, MB. — A Winnipeg man is recovering after being shot in the head.
It happened around 2:40am Sunday near Salter Street and Redwood Avenue in Winnipeg’s North End.
Officers arrived and found the 28-year-old man suffering from a single gunshot wound to his back and skull.
He was rushed to hospital in unstable condition where he was treated and eventually released.
The Major Crimes Unit is investigating.
Anyone with information is asked to call investigators at 204-986-6219 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).
—Andrew McCrea, MyToba News
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April 15 (Gracenote) - Results and standings from the Israeli championship Champions Group matches on Saturday Saturday, April 15 Maccabi Haifa 0 Bnei Sakhnin 1 Maccabi Tel Aviv 2 Maccabi Petah Tikva 0 Standings P W D L F A Pts 1 Hapoel Beer Sheva 29 21 5 3 61 14 68 ------------------------- 2 Maccabi Tel Aviv 30 20 5 5 53 20 65 3 Maccabi Petah Tikva 30 13 9 8 37 29 48 ------------------------- 4 Bnei Sakhnin 30 12 9 9 28 32 45 ------------------------- 5 Beitar Jerusalem * 29 12 10 7 40 30 44 6 Maccabi Haifa 30 11 8 11 33 35 41 ------------------------- * Deducted 2 points. 1: Champions League preliminary round 2-3: Europa League preliminary round 4: Europa League depending on domestic cup Next Fixtures (GMT): Monday, April 17 Hapoel Beer Sheva v Beitar Jerusalem (1800)
April 10 Lifewatch AG:
* Said on Sunday BioTelemetry, Inc. launches a tender offer to acquire Lifewatch AG
* The total deal value is approximately 260 million Swiss francs ($257.71 million)
* BioTelemetry intends to disseminate an Offer Prospectus and commence the tender offer by mid-April 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 1.0089 Swiss francs) (Gdynia Newsroom)
10am. Northeast Library. On August 21, 2017, we will experience a total eclipse of the sun. To prepare for this rare event, come to the Northeast Library to watch a documentary about the sun and build your own pinhole projector to safely watch the eclipse.
VIGO COUNTY, Ind. (WTHI) - Many people want to help out, but aren't sure how. Well, there's now a new website for the Wabash Valley to find ways to give back!
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It's called Volunteer Wabash Valley.
The website shows you organizations in our community that are in need and are looking for help. This is put on by the United Way of the Wabash Valley.
Over the past few months, non-profits and charities began posting their volunteer opportunities and events.
They include everything from fostering animals with the Parke Vermillion Humane Society to helping at the Happiness Bag.
20:54 Reported News Briefs Kislev 23, 5778 , 11/12/17 Kislev 23, 5778 , 11/12/17 Coalition crisis? Deri threatens to resign: Netanyahu rushes to Knesset Read more Interior Minister and Shas leader threatens to quit unless Knesset passes law giving him power to compel municipal authorities to close stores on Shabbat. ► ◄ Last Briefs
ANKARA, May 31 (Reuters) - Turkey’s central bank said on Thursday it would continue to use all available instruments to support price stability and financial stability, a week after it raised its policy rate by 300 basis points.
The bank also said in a financial stability report that policies guiding management of the corporate sector’s exchange- rate would increase the resilience of the economy to shocks.
It added that recent debt structuring was not widespread, and companies extended debt maturities in line with cash flows. (Reporting by Ece Toksabay and Tuvan Gumrukcu; Editing by David Dolan)
A woman was taken into police custody early Tuesday afternoon following a crash in the 100 block of S.E. 10th. A woman suspected of driving under the influence was taken into police custody early Tuesday afternoon after the sport utility vehicle she was driving crashed into a parked car in downtown Topeka, authorities said.
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A woman refused a divorce from her millionaire husband will argue that she should not have to prove “unreasonable” behaviour as she takes her fight to the Supreme Court.
Tini Owens 66, claims she is "locked in" to her 37-year-old marriage with mushroom farmer Hugh Owens, 78, which broke down after she had an affair several years ago.
But her divorce petition has been rejected by both the High Court and the Court of Appeal.
In a highly unusual move, Judge Robin Tolson QC refused her petition last year, ruling that her husband's constant berating about her infidelity was to be "expected in a marriage".
He concluded that her husband's behaviour towards her had not been unreasonable and described the farmer's attitude as "old school".
Sir James Munby, the president of the Family Division, agreed, telling the Court of Appeal that the marriage had not, in law, irretrievably broken down.
Ottawa police are investigating a shooting in the city's east end.
Police said they received multiple 911 calls about shots being fired in the Overbrook area around 10 p.m. Thursday.
Officers found shell casings in the area of Presland Road and Whitton Place.
No one was injured and there are no suspects, police said.
Police said this latest shooting marks the 54th in the city in 2017.
10/06/2017: What new jobs numbers do (and don't) reveal
(Markets Edition) The jobs numbers have been released and while the big news is a contraction of 33,000 jobs for September, we take a closer look at many factors, including the job growth the hurricanes spurred, promising car sales data and a drop in the unemployment percentage. Plus, Elon Musk wants to replace Puerto Rico's shattered electricity grid, and the GOP wants to reform intergenerational wealth transfer, dropping the tax on estates of more than 5.5 million per individual left behind.
If you cheat on your partner, it means you are not matured. A matured person is someone who focused on one thing to achieve good result and bring praised to God, his family, friends and love ones.
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April 20 uniQure NV
* uniQure announces it will not seek marketing authorization renewal for Glybera in Europe
* Marketing authorization for Glybera® to expire on October 25, 2017
* Maintains focus on core programs in Hemophilia B, Huntington's Disease and congestive heart failure
* Will continue to make product available to chiesi to treat any patients that are approved for treatment prior to October 25, 2017
* Expects to reduce future expenses related to product by about $2 million annually, beginning in 2018 and net of any payments to Chiesi Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
CEO Scott Howe is moving Acxiom's headquarters back to Conway, but otherwise the publicly traded data miner is looking to change its game.
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HOUSTON — Palau International Ship Registry has become the fastest growing flag in the shipping industry with a 43.2% growth in the number of vessels joining since 2013, according to a Nov. 23 release. Deliberated upon for 20 years prior to being signed into law in 2010, the PISR registered its first two ships in 2012. Headquartered in Houston, PISR opened an office in Greece in March 2017. In 2016, PISR reported more than $600,000 in revenues, with more than $380,000 going to the government of Palau under a 70/30 share between PISR and the government . . .
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SHANGHAI (AP) — An American business group says China’s push to develop its own technology and other industries has “narrowed the space” for…
Pentagon Contract Announcement
(Source: US Department of Defense; issued June 29, 2018)
Raytheon Missile Systems, Tucson, Arizona, has been awarded a $96,125,000 firm-fixed-price contract modification (P00008) to contract FA8682-16-C-0004, for Lot 11 Miniature Air Launched Decoy Jammer vehicles and support equipment.
Work will be performed in Tucson, Arizona, and is expected to be completed by June 30, 2020.
This award is the result of a sole-source acquisition. Fiscal 2016 procurement funds in the amount of $96,125,000 are being obligated at the time of award.
Total cumulative face value of the contract is $290,996,754.
Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, is the contracting activity.
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Bernie Madoff is an inscrutable, diabolical figure whose Ponzi scheme, exposed in 2008 as the biggest fraud in US history, has yielded not one, but two, high-profile television projects: The...
PONTIAC, Mich. - Attorney Nicholas Somberg has been wrestling with a fashionable problem.
What do you do when your home is packed with more than 400 Detroit Pistons jerseys?
Somberg bought out the Pistons Team Shop at the Palace of Auburn Hills on the shop’s final day of business before moving to Little Caesars Arena.
More than $1,000 later, Somberg piled up more than $35,000 worth of authentic NBA wear.
Some friends wanted to buy a few of the jerseys for gifts over the holidays, but now Somberg wanted to find all 400 jerseys a good home by giving them away to a group that can use them.
Somberg packed his vehicle Saturday with the home and away jerseys and headed to the Power Company Kids Club in Pontiac, where he gave the gift of Pistons pride to the organization.
The Power Company Kids Club focuses on helping inner city kids become leaders in their community.
Local 4’s Shawn Ley was along for the ride.
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× Indiana Senate OKs treating epilepsy with oil from cannabis plant
INDIANAPOLIS — An Indiana measure that would allow some epileptic people to be treated with oil derived from cannabis plants has cleared the state Senate.
Indiana is among the last states to forbid even the issue of marijuana extracts that are low in THC and high in cannabidiol, or CBD, the compound that studies suggest may help reduce epileptic seizures.
The measure creates a registry for some physicians, nurses, individuals and caregivers to treat intractable epilepsy with cannabidiol and permits pharmacies to dispense it. The Senate has sent it to the House for consideration.
An amendment to the bill replaced references to “hemp oil” with cannabidiol. The measure defines cannabidiol as a plant extract or mixture containing less than 0.3 percent THC, at least 5 percent CBD and no other controlled substance.
Rejected asylum-seeker sets himself on fire in German town
BERLIN (AP) — A rejected asylum-seeker from Iran suffered serious injuries when he set fire to himself Tuesday at a town office in Germany, authorities said.
Police said the 35-year-old man entered the office in Goeppingen, a town near the southwest city of Ulm, at midday and asked two employees for help, showing them papers indicating his application for German asylum had been rejected.
Staff members assured him they would help, but the man became aggressive and then pulled a bottle out of his backpack, poured liquid over himself and set fire to it as the two workers fled, Ulm police said.
A third worker grabbed towels from a housekeeping cart and suffocated the flames.
"Everybody heard the screams," local government worker Guenter Stolz told the dpa news agency.
Police said the man was rushed by helicopter to a hospital where he is being treated for severe burns. They did not reveal his name.
They have opened an investigation.
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Well, I see “King Kintigh” and his minions are at it again. Once again they have ignored the will of the people of Roswell and forged ahead with their pet [auth] project.
Personally, I believe the figures they used to justify their ruling were deliberately inflated to justify their action.
Mayor and council, you are in for a rude awakening in 2018. As Richard Garcia said, “We’ll get them at the polls!” I certainly have seen enough of the GOP, both local and national doing as they d— well please concerning people’s lives. I would not be surprised to see juvenile crime on the rise after this ruling.
Very sincerely,
Lee Sides
Roswell
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March 29 CBOE Holdings Inc:
* CBOE Holdings- CBOE futures exchange will be first of CBOE holdings exchanges to migrate onto BATS technology platform, expected switch-over on Feb 25,2018
* All CBOE and BATS exchanges will continue to operate normally throughout migration process
* CBOE trading floor will remain open to serve CBOE's options market Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
It’s that time of year to kick off The Paper Heart Project.
You may be wondering what The Paper Heart Project is.
This project is a campaign to spread awareness about Congenital Heart Defects also known as CHDs.
You may be asking yourself what is a Congenital Heart Defect? A congenital heart defect is a defect in the heart structure that is present at birth. One out of a hundred children are born with a CHD.
There are many different types of CHDs and children can suffer from one defect or multiple defects. The severity of the defect can range from mild, meaning a child will need no treatment, to terminal, the defects will ultimately take the child’s life.
Congenital Heart Defects are severely under researched and underfunded. Therefore, the more awareness individuals can spread the more funding the heart community hopes to gain.
The man in his 30s woke up to a blazing fire in his house in Sundborn, Dalarna county at around 1am on Tuesday. Despite having no option but to jump in order to escape, he only suffered minor injuries.
"He has minor smoke injuries but fared quite well after jumping out. He had a soft landing in the snow," Magnus Rissveds from Dalarna’s emergency services told newspaper Aftonbladet.
The man was alone in the house at the time, and firefighters could not save the building.
"Initially we went inside with smoke equipment, but we had to pull them out. There was so much snow on the roof that the risk of it collapsing was too big," Rissveds explained.
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× State parks filling to capacity
DURHAM — Grab your beach chair fast because state parks are already starting to fill to capacity this July 4th:
Miller’s Pond State Park in Durham is full to parking capacity and closed to new vehicles as of 7:55 a.m.
Squantz Pond State Park in New Fairfield is full to parking capacity and closed to new vehicles as of 7:55 a.m.
Pattaconk Lake Recreation Area in Cockaponset State Forest is full to parking capacity and closed to new vehicles as of 7:30 a.m.
Wadsworth Falls State Park in Middletown is full to parking capacity and closed to new vehicles as of 8:40 a.m.
Burr Pond State Park in Torrington is full to parking capacity and closed to new vehicles as of 9:30 a.m.
Quaddick State Park in Thompson is full to parking capacity and closed to new vehicles as of 9:35 a.m.
April 3 Quantum Corp:
* Quantum Corporation announces 1-for-8 reverse stock split
* Quantum Corp - expects reverse split to become effective following close of trading on April 18, 2017
* Quantum Corp - cos common stock will continue to trade on New York stock exchange under symbol "QTM" but under new cusip number 747906501 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Bring your own basket for collecting eggs filled with stickers of your favorite book characters, plus other treats. The regular storytime will follow the egg hunt. 11 am.
A stolen SUV slammed into a school bus early Friday morning near MLK and Locust in Milwaukee following a police chase.
The crash happened around 6:15 a.m. on Friday.
Multiple people have been treated for injuries.
Glendale police tweeted that multiple suspects are in custody. Officials confirm that the Acura SUV had been stolen from an auto dealership. They haven't confirmed which dealership. But early Thursday morning, several vehicles were taken from the Acura dealership in the town of Brookfield. It's believed that the crashed SUV is one of them.
It's not clear if there were any children aboard the bus.
Counties are paying for those state and federal highway pro-jects that got reinstated right before the 2017 Oklahoma legislative session ...
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Jerry West, one of the NBA’s most distinguished executives ever, who once presided over making the Lakers a sports powerhouse, is finalizing a deal to join the Clippers as a consultant, said several league officials who were not authorized to speak publicly on the matter.
West spent the last six seasons as an executive board member with the NBA champion Golden State Warriors. He would serve in the same advisor role with the Clippers, according to the officials.
One official said West, 79, took the Clippers job because he wants another “challenge” after helping the Warriors acquire Kevin Durant last summer and then watching Golden State defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Finals Monday night.
An official announcement is not expected until next week, one executive said, possibly as early as Monday.
The NC Division of Motor Vehicles has revised its guidelines for what drivers should do when they are stopped by a law enforcement officer. The suggestions closely follow those in this video from the Raleigh Police Department, with one exception.
The Kings of Canna, located on Northeast Prescott Street in the space formerly occupied by Revival Drum Shop, is a neighborhood dispensary for connoisseurs. Yes, you'll see many of the same growers and strains as those who supply high-end shops like Farma and Five Zero Trees, but the choices here are curated like the taps at a beer bar—enthusiastically, and with pride for each product that made the cut, whether a 16-percent-THC Sherbet from Pruf Cultivar or a 20-percent-THC Orange Sherbet x Game Changer from Oregon Grown Organics. The Kings offer daily discounts, as well as budget eighths of top-shelf flower for $25 plus tax—and Friday through Sunday, everything is 10 percent off, so even the spendthrift can walk away feeling good about his or her bank account.
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Authorities say a body was recovered Sunday from a river in eastern Arkansas where a young girl disappeared more than two weeks ago.
A girl, believed to be 9 years old, was swept into a strong current on the White River near Des Arc on May 13, according to Randy Zellers, a spokesman for the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission.
The Prairie County sheriff’s office directed questions regarding the body to the Arkansas State Police.
State police spokesman Bill Sadler confirmed that a recovery effort happened over the weekend but noted that his agency was not involved.
“The Criminal Investigation Division had been requested by the sheriff’s department early on following the reported disappearance for purposes of documenting some interviews and other forms of assistance,” Sadler said.
The spokesman said state police are awaiting a cause of death report from the state Crime Laboratory.
Additional information was not immediately available Wednesday morning.
MANCHESTER, N.H. (WHDH) - Authorities in New Hampshire say they are investigating the “suspicious” death of a two-year-old boy in Manchester.
Officers responded at around 11:30 a.m. on Monday to 551 Howe Street for a report of an unconscious toddler.
The boy was found at the home and taken to Elliot Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The “cause of the toddler’s death appears to be suspicious,” according to Attorney General Gordon MacDonald and Manchester Police Chief Enoch Willard.
An autopsy is expected Tuesday to determine the exact cause and manner of death.
Neighbors reported a large police and fire presence at the home earlier in the day.
“I was completely flabbergasted,” local resident Corey Sawyer said. “I never expected to see anything like that on this street.”
No additional details were immediately available. The child’s death remains under investigation.
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Related Stories Aduana Stars could be sanctioned by the disciplinary committee of the Ghana Football Association after fans of the Club prevented Broadcast rights holders StarTimes from showing their week 18 League match against Kotoko.
A section of the home fans refused to allow officials of StarTimes to broadcast the game live on TV despite receiving notification by the FA for the match to be telecast live.
The hostile fans in addition sacked the Ghana Football Association cameraman from the inner-perimeter preventing the accredited FA media man from getting footage of the game.
Sources reveal StarTimes have reported the incident to the Premier League Board who have also directed the case to the Disciplinary committee to take the needed action.
The Nana Gyeabour Park in Dormaa have been one of the intimidating grounds for most Premier League Clubs in the Ghana Premier League.
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WWE legend Ric Flair was admitted into intensive care over the weekend, multiple outlets reported.
A representative for Flair, 68, tweeted out a plea for "prayers & positive energy" for the two-time WWE Hall of Famer.
Are u a Fan/Friend of Ric Flair?If so, we need prayers & positive energy 4 our Living Legend as he is dealing w/some tough medical issues🙏🏻 — MelindaMorrisZanoni (@LegacyTalentCEO) August 14, 2017
Flair went to the hospital for heart-related issues on Saturday, Pro Wrestling Sheet reported. Flair's representative tweeted that it was routine and that there was no reason to panic.
American Mothers Inc. has named the state Mother of the Year and Mother of Achievement honorees for 2017. Jenay Sherman from McKinney, Texas has been selected to represent the state of Texas.
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Kanpur: Stoking a potential controversy, Uttar Pradesh minister Satyadev Pachauri on Saturday termed the violence in Kasganj a "minor incident".
"Such minor incidents happen often... everywhere. There is no need to pay much heed," he told the media when asked about the clashes that erupted on Republic Day in the town.
One person was killed in a mob attack on a motorcycle rally taken out to celebrate Republic Day in Kasganj.
The killing of Chandan Gupta had led to a spiral of violence in the town in which at least three shops, two buses and a car were torched.
Pachauri, the Uttar Pradesh minister for Khadi, Village Industries and Textile, held district authorities responsible for the incident.
"Officials should have taken strict steps to check lawbreakers before the situation took a turn for the worse," he said.
After taking a break last week, 4:44’s Footnotes series continues with a new video for “MaNyfaCedGod.” The new clip features the Footnotes series regulars—including Chris Rock, Trevor Noah, Meek Mill, and Michael Che—talking about the difficulties of being a vulnerable black male, and how that impedes opening up in a relationship.
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6 entrepreneurs bringing unique businesses to Pulaski
By MELINDA WILLIAMS
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Those who’ve watched modern versions of “Star Trek” should be familiar with the “holodeck,” an enclosed area where characters experience virtual situations otherwise not possible on the starship Enterprise.
Come December, Pulaski should have its own, slightly less-advanced, version of the holodeck when a group of young entrepreneurs opens one of two new businesses in downtown Pulaski.
“I think I can speak for all of us when I say we’re excited to be the pilot projects” for Pulaski’s downtown revitalization, says Ryan East, a Dublin native who is involved in both ventures.
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by MamaLiberty
"When you believe something, yet see clear proof that it is not true or right, you have some choices… You can accept the reality and seek to learn the truth, releasing the false belief. Or you eventually break down into this 'mental illness' which so often leads to self destruction or violence against others. The desire to control others, the lust for power and the willingness to destroy both themselves and others in order to gain that power … This is the root of the evil, and the worst addiction in the world." (04/17/17)
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Experimental artist James Ferraro has released a new piece called Fanfare for the Boston Marathon 2017. (The 121st marathon took place this morning.) The 13-minute composition follows 2016’s Burning Prius ® and Human Story 3. It’s available on Ferraro’s Bandcamp, where he is charging $9.11 for it. Listen to Fanfare for the Boston Marathon 2017 below; scroll down for the movement titles and artwork. Ferraro told Pitchfork that he chose that particular price “to symbolize the significance of the marathon as part of a larger sociopolitical complex known as The Global War on Terror after 2013.”
James Ferraro: Fanfare for the Boston Marathon 2017 (Buy on Bandcamp)
Fanfare for the Boston Marathon 2017:
01 Prelude
02 Marathon
03 Crisis
04 Desolation
05 Inherent Resolve
06 Reflection
HONOLULU — Lawyers representing Hawaii in the state’s long-running fight against Trump administration travel bans have filed a motion asking a judge to let them challenge the latest version of the policy.
Hawaii filed the motion Friday asking a federal judge for permission to file an amended lawsuit targeting the third travel ban.
The latest travel ban removes Sudan from the list of affected countries and adds Chad and North Korea, along with several officials from the government of Venezuela. It’s scheduled to take effect Oct. 18.
State Attorney General Doug Chin said the new ban still discriminates on the basis of nationality, exceeds the president’s legal authority and seeks to implement his Muslim ban.
Chin has been challenging President Donald Trump on travel bans since February, after Trump sought to bar new visas for people from seven mostly Muslim countries.
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They exchanged Ramadan greetings with Suhail bin Mohammed Faraj Faris Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Industry, dignitaries, top officials, businessmen and members of the Arab and Islamic communities in Ajman.
The reception was attended by a number of sheikhs and officials.
SYDNEY New structure of the Super Rugby competition for next season after governing body SANZAAR announced the culling of three as yet to be determined teams on Sunday:
* 120 match regular season plus seven finals
* 15 teams
* Three conferences (New Zealand, Australia, South Africa)
* Japan's Sunwolves to play in Australia conference, Argentina's Jaguares in South Africa.
* 18 rounds (16 matches per team, two bye weeks)
* Each team will play eight matches within its conference (four home and four away)
* Each team will play eight cross-conference matches – against four of the five teams from the other two conferences (four at home and four away)
* Each team will have played 12 of the other teams within the season (85 percent which is up from 70 percent under 2016-17 format).
* Eight team playoffs: Three conference winners and five wild card places – the next best performing teams after the conference winners regardless of conference.
Source: SANZAAR
(Reporting by Nick Mulvenney, editing by Amlan Chakraborty)
FORT BENNING, GA (WTVM) – Happy birthday to the U.S. Army. That's right, the nation's oldest military branch turns 242 today, and it is celebrating in a big way.
The annual cake-cutting ceremony was held Wednesday morning at Fort Benning.
As part of the tradition, one of the oldest soldiers on post, in this case, 51-year old Staff Sergeant Michael Wilbanks, cutting that cake with an unidentifiable soldier, then passing the cavalry saber to one of the youngest, 18-year old Private Samuel Baker.
The Continental Army was established on this date back in 1775.
We thank all who have served.
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Las Vegas shooter Stephen Paddock may have had other people in his suite between checking into the Mandalay Bay Resort on Sept. 28 and killing at least 58 people and taking his own life on Oct. 1, NBC News reports. Authorities are trying to understand why Paddock had a phone charger in his room that did not match any of the phones he owned and are additionally puzzled by a period when garage records show Paddock's car left the hotel but one of his keys was used to access his room.
"There are several possible explanations for these anomalies, the investigators say, but they want to get to the bottom of it," NBC News writes.
Investigators have yet to find a motive for the attack, although Paddock may have explored other targets before landing on Las Vegas, including the Lollapalooza music festival in Chicago and Fenway Park in Boston. Jeva Lange
The Woodlands-based Huntsman Corp. reported increased profits and revenues in the fourth quarter as market conditions improved for the chemical company.
Huntsman’s $128 million quarterly profit compares favorably to just a $4 million gain versus the end of 2015. For the full 2016, Huntsman posted a $326 million gain compared to $93 million in 2015.
Huntsman’s quarterly revenues grew just slightly from $2.3 billion to $2.4 billion.
The company said it’s progressing with the proposed spinoff of its pigments business in the second quarter of the year.
The new company, named Venator, would focus largely on the titanium dioxide chemical, called TiO2, which is used as a pigment for everything from food coloring and paints to coatings and sunscreen. The business is more cyclical than Huntsman’s other divisions and prone to more financial peaks and valleys. Huntsman values the business at more than $2 billion.
The plan is for Huntsman to maintain a 40 percent ownership stake in the publicly traded Venator.
A judge has denied bond for an Ohio man accused of plowing his car into a crowd at a white nationalist rally.Judge Robert Downer said during a bond hearing Monday he would appoint a lawyer for James Alex Fields Jr.Fields is charged with second-degree murder and other counts after authorities say he drove into the crowd, fatally injuring one woman and hurting 19 others.The rally was held by white nationalists and others who oppose a plan to remove from a Charlottesville park of a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee.Fields has been in custody since Saturday.A high school teacher said Fields was fascinated with Nazism, idolized Adolf Hitler and had been singled out by school officials in the 9th grade for his "deeply held, radical" convictions on race.
ST. LOUIS – First responders are on the scene of a serious multi-vehicle accident on I-70 just west of downtown St. Louis. The accident occurred around 5:15 pm.
Paramedics have transported 2 adults, 2 pediatrics in serious condition, on one adult with non-life-threatening injuries and one critically injured child.
An accident reconstruction has been called to investigate the incident.
A school shooting threat directed toward Summerville High School is circulating on social media and has some parents concerned.
Dorchester County school district spokeswoman Pat Raynor said the school district and principal is aware. They are working with Summerville Police to investigate the threat and the district plans to release a statement shortly.
Live 5 News received a number of Facebook messages which showed the threat. The Snapchat screenshot included language that someone is going to "shoot up" the school and, "If you go to Summerville High School, a kid has warned others not to go to school on Monday- I do not suggest you go at all - the principal is warned but screenshot this and tell those at Summerville."
This is a developing story. We will update it with more information as it becomes available.
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CEE MARKETS-Crown retreats on rate setter comment, Polish shares drop
* Dovish Czech rate setter Tomsik says no hurry for rate hike * Czech crown retreats from strongest level for years * Czech PM's party helm, Romanian PM's job are at risk * Investors watch Fed guidance rather than local politics (Adds Czech auction result, fall of Polish shares) By Sandor Peto and Jason Hovet BUDAPEST/PRAGUE, June 14 The Czech crown retreated from multi-year highs on Wednesday after Czech central bank Vice-Governor Vladimir Tomsik said its s
On Saturday, April 15th, 2017 Camp Courageous and Dancing Away the Stigma will hold a Dance Party from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Cedar Rapids Ice Arena, located at 1100 Rockford Rd SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404. Camp Courageous is a year-round recreational facility for individuals with special needs and is run on donations, without government assistance, formal sponsorship, or paid fundraisers.
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A man has been reportedly injured in Brighouse following an alleged attack involving a weapon and led to armed police being called to an address in Wyke.
Officers were called to St John Street, off Gooder Lane, in Rastrick at about 2pm on Sunday following an alleged armed attack in which one person was wounded.
Enquiries by police officers saw armed police attend an address in Angus Avenue, Wyke later that day.
The road was cordoned off as a combination of marked and unmarked police cars attended.
The force helicopter was called out as police descended on St John Street.
Enquiries are still ongoing into the incident.
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysian police say a Vietnamese woman has been arrested in the death of North Korean leader’s half brother.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov smiles as he arrives for a signing ceremony following a meeting of Russian President Vladimir Putin with Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum 2016 (SPIEF 2016) in St. Petersburg, Russia, June... REUTERS/Grigory Dukor
MOSCOW Kremlin is extremely worried by pressure put in Ukraine on the Russian business, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday.
Kiev has recently imposed sanctions on Sberbank (SBER.MM) and other Russian state-owned banks operating in Ukraine as part of a broader flare-up in tensions linked to separatist regions of eastern Ukraine which are backed by Russia.
Russian media has also reported that some Ukrainian nationalists have staged protests over Russian business in Ukraine.
"We've been following this and are extremely worried," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told a regular phone call with journalists.
(Reporting by Maria Tsvetkova; writing by Vladimir Soldatkin; editing by Polina Devitt)
Related Coverage Police say woman found dead in Pueblo home was homicide victim
PUEBLO, Colo. — Police have identified a suspect in connection with the death of a Pueblo woman who was found in a home Tuesday.
Danielle Calvert, 28, was found dead in a home on Van Buren Street just before 2 p.m. Tuesday. Police said her death is being investigated as a homicide.
Ramona Benevidez, 26, is now wanted in connection with the death. She is described as a Hispanic woman, about 5 feet 5 inches tall and 165 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Police said she drives a gold Mercedes SUV with Colorado license plate number JOH 153. It has a broken rear window covered with tape.
Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to call Capt. Bravo at 719-320-6049, Sgt. Dodge at 719-240-1523, or Detective Oliva at 719-320-6069. If you see her, call 911.
Nothing brings a job site to a halt like a missing tool. For that reason, merely checking tools in and out isn’t enough.
With the tool-tracking system by ShareMyToolbox, contractors can keep track of all of their tools no matter how scattered they become. First, administrators import tools into a web interface manually or with an Excel spreadsheet. Once all accounts are created, tools can be located and assigned using the mobile app. With transfers, the tools can move from employee to employee while in the field.
From there, using a simple search, the app can find out who has the tool and where it is located. All information is synced in the cloud.
The app is free to download from the iTunes and Google Play stores, but a subscription is required for business use. For more, visit www.sharemytoolbox.com.
Putin makes first comment on Trump's Jerusalem decision
Putin made his first public comment on the subject of the recent decision of US President Donald Trump to recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. After a meeting with Turkish President Recep Erdogan, Putin said that Moscow, like Ankara, considers this decision as a move to destabilise the situation in the region.
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"Both Russia and Turkey believe that the decision of the US administration to recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and move the US Embassy there does not help settle the state of affairs in the Middle East," Putin said.
He noted that such a step "on the contrary, destabilises an already difficult situation in the region."
In addition, following the meeting with Erdogan, Vladimir Putin expressed a hope that the credit agreement between Russia and Turkey in the field of defence cooperation would be signed "in the near future."
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The founder of the English Defence League has been jailed for 13 months after broadcasting on Facebook outside a court.
Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, who also uses the name Tommy Robinson, was arrested outside Leeds Crown Court amid fears his hour-long live online tirade could jeopardise a trial.
Only now can it be revealed that he was jailed last week for 10 months for contempt of court and a further three months for breaching the terms of a previous suspended prison sentence. He admitted the offences.
The judge said the footage he streamed was seen by more than 250,000 people and had the potential to cause a long running trial to be derailed at the cost of “hundreds of thousands of pounds” of taxpayers’ money. Details of the case he was broadcasting about cannot be reported until later this year. An order banning reporting that Yaxley-Lennon had been jailed was later lifted .
Cutting the cord is great for gaming on the go, but Nintendo didn’t seem to get the message with the Switch. Fortunately, GENKI ($39) is here to help you play your favourites during a commute, or in the evening at home, without trailing a wire between your ears and your console. The tiny Bluetooth 5 gadget plugs into the Switch’s USB-C port, has very low latency, and is battery-free, so it’s always ready to use (assuming your Switch isn’t out of juice). And the best bit: if you have an actual friend who happens to be armed with a Bluetooth headset, they can get in on the action too. Just be aware of any strange ‘in the moment’ noises the two of you are making when going dual-player with GENKI on the train home.
HBO Season two of HBO's "Westworld" premiered Sunday night, and people are already theorizing.
Much of the episode is told through Bernard's perspective, so it's unreliable given that he's a host. And not only is he a host: he's a glitching host.
Throughout the episode, we see small signs that something is wrong with Bernard. His hands shake uncontrollably, his memory is dodgy (even more so than usual), and at one point goo comes out of his ear.
So what exactly is happening to him, and why? And how can he stop it?
Here, we analyze everything about Bernard that could explain what's going on, and some possible solutions:
NEW DELHI — India's top court has ruled that election candidates cannot use religion or caste to seek votes, describing them as corrupt practices under electoral laws.
India has a Hindu-nationalist government, and most political parties select candidates in various districts based on caste and religious considerations.
The ruling on Monday is considered significant as it comes months before elections in Uttar Pradesh state where dominant campaign issues are caste affiliations and the building of a Hindu temple in place of a 16th century mosque demolished by Hindu hardliners.
Legislature elections are also due in Punjab, Uttarakhand, Goa and Manipur states.
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Young man taking photos on New York cliff falls to his death
HANCOCK, N.Y. (AP) — State police say a young man has died after he fell while taking pictures on a cliff overlooking the Delaware River near Hancock in Sullivan County.
The accident happened on Jensen's Ledges on the Bouchouxville (BOO-sho-vihl) Trail Sunday evening. Police say the man's body wasn't recovered until Monday afternoon because the difficult terrain prevented crews from getting to the area Sunday night. Forest rangers stayed with the body overnight.
The Department of Environmental Conservation says the 24-year-old man was from Harrison, New Jersey.
Troopers say he was hiking with two friends. His name was withheld pending notification of his relatives.
Foreign Ministry Tapeball set for Sunday
The Foreign Ministry Sports promotion team will be hosting a Tapeball competition on Sunday at the National Cultural Centre tarmac starting at 09:00hrs.
Entrance fee is $10,000 and teams are asked to note that national players are not allowed to take part. Entries close tomorrow and registration can be made through James Lewis on 628-1656 or 666-5857.
The winning team will take home a trophy and $75,000 and the runner up a trophy and $40,000. The bowler with the most wickets and the best batsman in the final will also be rewarded. The competition is open to any team.
Lagardere benefits from hitting the sweet spot
Lagardere, the French media group, targeted investors' sweet spot at seven years with its €300m no-grow deal announced at the same time as an investor update call on Tuesday. On Wednesday the issuer was rewarded with an order book of over €1bn.
We’ll have updates and reactions from tonight’s high school football action throughout the evening on a live blog.
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The Regina Pats have advanced to the WHL Eastern Conference final.
Regular season scoring champion Sam Steel and Austin Wagner scored twice each to lead the Pats to a 5-1 victory over the Swift Current Broncos in the 7th and deciding game.
The CHL top-ranked Pats won the last three games in a four day span to erase a 3-1 deficit.
Regina will play the winner of the Lethbridge at Medicine Hat Tuesday night game seven.
The Western Conference final opens Friday in Seattle with the Thunderbirds up against the Kelowna Rockets.
Game Visitor Home Date Time
1 Kelowna @ Seattle Friday, April 21 7:35
2 Kelowna @ Seattle Saturday, April 22 7:05
3 Seattle @ Kelowna Tuesday, April 25 7:05
4 Seattle @ Kelowna Wednesday, April 26 7:05
5 * Kelowna @ Seattle Friday, April 28 7:35
6 * Seattle @ Kelowna Sunday, April 30 5:05
7 * Kelowna @ Seattle Tuesday, May 2 7:05
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U.S. dollar and British pound notes are seen in this November 7, 2016 picture illustration. Picture taken November 7. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
LONDON Sterling hit a day's high against the dollar on Thursday as the dollar fell broadly, with traders citing a CNBC report that U.S. President Donald Trump's administration was assessing new ways to go after countries that try to weaken their currencies.
Sterling, which was already up on the day as investors bought back into the currency after Britain lodged its formal request to leave the European Union, benefited from the greenback's weakness.
It climbed almost half a cent after the CNBC report was published to hit a day's high of $1.2526 GBP=D3, up 0.7 percent on the day.
It also extended gains against the euro to hit a four-week high of 85.765 pence EURGBP=D4.
(Reporting by Jemima Kelly, Patrick Graham and Ritvik Carvalho)
During the 24 hours of June 6/7, two-and-a-half inches of rain fell.
On the morning of June 7, I took my dog for a walk to see how the Flood Alleviation Scheme between West Monkseaton and Murton was working.
I was delighted to see that it was doing exactly what it was intended to do, i.e. the ponds and drainage channels were slowing the flow of water from the fields.
I am confident that if we get a recurrence of the storm of June 28, 2012, the system would cope adequately.
Well done North Tyneside Council.
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BEIRUT Spillways at the Tabqa Euphrates dam are functioning normally after engineers carried out repairs, a media official with the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces militia, which is trying to capture the dam from Islamic State, said on Wednesday.
Islamic State warned on Sunday that the dam was at risk of collapse because it had been damaged by air strikes, and on Monday the SDF paused its assault, which was staged from the northern bank of the Euphrates where the spillways are located.
The SDF and the U.S.-led coalition have said the dam is not in danger.
(Reporting by Angus McDowall; Editing by Catherine Evans)
One person has been shot in an altercation in Fostoria Wednesday night.
Police were called to 224 South Poplar Street for shots fired around 10:30 p.m.
Police say in the middle of the 911 call, the caller said that someone had just been shot.
Police arrived to the scene and found the male who had been shot sitting outside.
He was transported to ProMedica Fostoria Community Hospital, and was later taken to a Toledo hospital.
The shooter has been identified and is also receiving treatment for injuries suffered during the altercation.
The investigation is ongoing.
No one has yet been charged.
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London: Australia will be able to start negotiating a trade pact with the UK from April next year and see the benefits by 2021, under a deal revealed on Monday by the UK and European Union’s chief Brexit negotiators.
Bi-lateral talks: British PM Theresa May with Prime Malcolm Turnbull in London last year. Photo: AP
However the deal has been met with howls of protest in some quarters, with one Conservative MP comparing it with “drinking a pint of cold sick”.
The so-called transition deal governs relations between the EU and UK from the moment of Brexit –set for March 30 next year – to the end of December 2020.
Brexit protesters wave EU flags as well as a British Union Jack, and a national flag of Wales, outside Parliament in London, on Monday. Photo: Bloomberg
It is intended to avoid a ‘cliff edge’ for businesses, and to give time for both sides to set up new trade and customs systems.
MARTINEZ — The Contra Costa coroner has identified the passenger killed after the car she was traveling in veered off the road and crashed into a concrete divider.
Paula Erben, 74, died a little after 9:57 a.m. Friday. The driver of the car, a 79-year-old man, remains in the hospital with serious injuries, police said.
The crash occurred near the Interstate 680/Highway 4 junction. Erben was traveling in a Chrysler sedan heading east on Highway 4, and getting ready to head south on I-680, according to the California Highway Patrol.
But the sedan overshot the southbound onramp and continued off the road and down a dirt embankment until it struck a concrete divider, according to CHP.
Police say drugs and alcohol do not appear to have been a factor in the collision. Witnesses are encouraged to contact the California Highway Patrol at 925-646-4980.
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These breathtaking images offer a glimpse of New York as it's never been seen it before - a bird's eye view from the top of its famous skyscrapers.
The stunning snaps were taken by a brave photographer, known as @svvvk on Instagram, who scaled high rises across the state to get the jaw-dropping shots.
He is now showcasing his most iconic photographs on the picture sharing site, including one he took from the top of Trump Tower.
He said: 'It is dangerous, but the risk for the shot looking over the edge is always worth it to me.
'If there's something out of reach or getting too dangerous, we have a friend lend a hand or call it off and move on.
'One photo isn't worth anyone's life.'
He added: 'I don't push my limits past what I know I'm capable of so I haven't been hurt from doing this.
'I have been caught more than once by building security, but as long as you are polite and respectful to them, they will be the same.'
No fewer than 162 Nigerians have again been brought back by the Federal Government from Libya.
The returnees are among Nigerians stranded in the country.
They were brought into the country on Tuesday through the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos.
Breakdown of persons flown back include: 92 adult female, seven children, two infants, 61 adult male and three on medical care.
The returnees were received by officials of the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and the Diaspora, International Organization of Migration, Police, Nigerian Army.
Others are National Emergency Management Agency, Nigeria Immigration Service and the Liaison
Officer of the Edo State Government.
Edo State has the largest number of returnees.
Join the Globe and Mail's investment reporter Jennifer Dowty in a live chat with a top ranked industrial products analyst, Maxim Sytchev, from National Bank Financial, as he highlights three stock picks. In Thomson Reuters 2015 StarMine analyst awards, Mr. Sytchev was recognized as a top ranked analyst in the industry earnings estimators category.
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NASA's Cassini spacecraft has captured a stunning image of Saturn, showing the whole northern region of the ringed planet bathed in sunlight.
The image from late 2016 obtained at a distance of about 1.2 million kilometres from Saturn shows a hexagon-shaped jet-stream which is fully illuminated.
The planet appears darker in regions where the deck is lower, such the region interior to the hexagon, said.Mission experts on Saturn's atmosphere are taking advantage of the season and Cassini's favourable viewing geometry to study this and other weather patterns as Saturn's northern hemisphere approaches Summer solstice.The view looks towards the sunlit side of the rings from about 51 degrees above the ring plane, according to NASA.The image was taken with the Cassini spacecraft's wide-angle camera on September 9, last year using a spectral filter which preferentially admits wavelengths of near-infrared light centred at 728 nanometres.
× Power outage affects thousands of Met Ed customers in York County
YORK COUNTY, Pa. – Nearly 2,000 Met Ed customers in York County lost power at around 5 p.m. Tuesday evening. Met Ed spokesman Scott Takac said that the outage mostly affected customers in and around the Dover area, west of York City. About 846 customers in Dover Township, 842 Dover Borough and about 150 in West Manchester Township were affected.
Takac, said he did not know the exact cause of the outage but as of 7 o’clock about 1100 customers have had power restored. Met Ed crews continue to work to restore electricity to the remaining 800 customers.
Takac did not have an exact timetable for when their work will be finished
A suicide bomber targeted a popular restaurant by explosive-laden vehicle in Somali’s capital Mogadishu on Wednesday, according to police reports.
According to preliminary information, gunfire shots were heard after the suicide bomber attacked the restaurant.
The attacker targeted the hotel with an explosive-laden vehicle at the entrance of the restaurant.
Following the attack, a hostage situation is persisting inside the popular Pizza restaurant.
So far no organisation has claimed the responsibility for the attack. Meanwhile, the concerned authorities are monitoring the situation.
(This is a developing story, more details awaited …)
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Guy Fieri, first of his name, is the guest on an upcoming episode of Jay Leno's Garage, a show about full-denim outfits. In this teaser, the Mayor of Flavortown shows off the jewel of any man's car collection: a 300-horsepower shopping cart that I'm going to think about for the remainder of my life.
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"It's called the Express Lane," says the Godfather of Garlic, as the screen lists the stats below: a Chevy 350 engine and room for 146 paper bags (or approximately 3,500 cold ones).
I don't know if you need to watch the entire episode, or any other episode of anything again after watching this. But just in case, catch Jay and the Duke of Donkey Sauce on CNBC Thursday, April 26, at 10 p.m. EST. Long may he reign.
Carl Icahn has waded into one of the insurance industry’s biggest messes in years. On Monday, the activist investor wants shareholders to vote against a buyout by the founding family of AmTrust Financial Services, a troubled firm that is one of America’s largest insurers of workplace injuries.
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The Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) has accused a local commercial bank of failing to hand over important information that is needed for the ongoing Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB) probe, although ordered to do so by the court.
This was disclosed by Minister of Public Security Khemraj Ramjattan yesterday. Ramjattan did not identify the bank.
“It was the GRDB [US] $500M account and I understand that a bank got production orders to produce certain documents that could trace where the money has gone and that bank has refused,” Ramjattan told reporters…..
STEPANAKERT, Artsakh (A.W.)—Armenian serviceman Arman Movsisyan (b. 1998) was killed by Azerbaijani fire on the morning of Aug. 14.
According to a press statement released by the Artsakh Ministry of Defense, the incident occurred at a military outpost in the northeastern direction of the line of contact (LoC) between Artsakh and Azerbaijan.
The Ministry expressed its grief and offered condolences to Movsisyan’s family, friends, and fellow soldiers, and announced that it has launched an investigation into the incident.
A Winnipeg woman has been charged in the death of an 18-year-old woman who was in foster care.
RCMP said Lisa Marie Campbell, 26, was arrested in Winnipeg on Thursday and charged with manslaughter in the death of 18-year-old Lydia Whitford, who died in a home in Stonewall in July 2016.
Initially, RCMP did not suspect foul play in Whitford’s death and her family were told by officials that she died of natural causes. But on Dec. 20, 2016, RCMP declared that her death was being treated as a homicide and that their Major Crime Unit was investigating.
No further details were given during that announcement.
Whitford, who lived with autism and epilepsy, was in the care of Sandy Bay Child and Family Services at the time of her death.
Sandy Bay Child and Family Services executive director Richard De La Ronde said last December that Whitford lived in a licensed foster home in the R.M. of Springfield. He said the agency closed the home after her death.
– With files from Canadian Press
With the NHL season officially over, Mitch Marner is keeping himself busy with a little baseball tonight. Mitch threw out the first pitch at tonight's Toronto Blue Jays game vs. the Tampa Bay Rays .
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Feb 3 (Reuters) - BOURNEMOUTH 2 STOKE CITY 1
Substitute Lys Mousset came off the bench to score his first Premier League goal for Bournemouth as they came back from a goal down to beat Stoke City 2-1 in a pulsating Premier League clash at the Vitality Stadium on Saturday.
Swiss international Xherdan Shaqiri, who had seen a shot cleared off the line by Steve Cook moments earlier, put visitors Stoke in front in the fifth minute, the diminutive winger heading home unmarked from Badou Ndiaye's cross.
Bournemouth, who hammered Chelsea 3-0 on Wednesday, upped the tempo in the second half and had plenty of chances to score, but it took until the 70th minute for Joshua King to put them back on level terms with a thumping right-foot strike.
Sensing that Stoke's resistance was wilting after King's goal, Bournemouth continued to attack and nine minutes later Mousset nodded home Jordon Ibe's free kick for the simplest of finishes to take all three points. (Reporting by Philip O'Connor; editing by Clare Fallon)
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May 3 James River Group Holdings Ltd:
* James River Group Holdings Ltd announces first quarter results
* Q1 adjusted operating earnings per share $0.58
* Q1 earnings per share $0.61
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.55 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* James River Group Holdings - tangible equity value after dividends up 3.2% in q1 2017 from $472.5 million at Dec. 31, 2016 to $487.6 million at March 31, 2017
* Says board of directors declared a cash dividend of $0.30 per common share, same amount as prior quarter
* Qtrly net written premiums $157.9 million versus $106.9 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Big News on a Crazy Brock Lesnar Feud, "Broken" Hardy Plans for WWE RAW Revealed, Vince McMahon Upset with WWE Newcomer, New GIFs & Galleries, More
TMZ Sports reports that WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair is currently in a medically induced coma and is preparing for surgery.TMZ noted that Flair was admitted into the hospital early Saturday morning and his situation has gotten more serious. Flair was set to undergo a procedure this afternoon. Pro Wrestling Sheet reports that the issues are heart-related.Stay tuned for updates on Flair's status.Follow Marc on Twitter at @this_is_marc . Send any news, tips or corrections to us by clicking here
One person is dead following a collision early Monday near Mckerrow, west of Sudbury.
“Preliminary information is that an eastbound passenger vehicle collided with a westbound transport truck,” OPP said in a release. “The driver of the passenger vehicle was pronounced deceased at the scene.”
The Manitoulin and Espanola detachments of the Ontario Provincial Police got the call around 4:40 a.m.
The Sudbury-Manitoulin District Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and the Baldwin Fire Department also responded to athetwo-vehicle collision on Highway 17 east of Mckerrow in Baldwin Township.
OPP technical collision investigators are at the scene and are continuing to investigate. Further information will be provided as it becomes available, police said.
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You never know what you might hear when you drop by the Happy Dog at the Euclid Tavern (or the original Happy Dog in Gordon Square) to check out the monthly appearances by Classical Revolution.
The group was formed by local classical musicians looking for non-traditional performance venues where they could stretch out, experiment and play some music that might not be accepted in the typical concert setting. The cast changes from month to month, and they frequently bring in guest chamber ensembles. Come and be surprised. It’s free.
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Grammy Award winner Seal and his manager Amy Thomson discuss Seal’s early career and more. Tuesday at 7 on KUAC TV Channel 9.1, or GCI Channel 9 & GCI Channel 657 for HD.
Mon, Dec 11: Losing a loved one is a stressful time. But itâ€™s even more stressful when someone in the funeral industry persistently pushes a product. And as Sean Oâ€™Shea reports, itâ€™s shocking when the salesperson unleashes a barrage of expletives when you say no.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - ScinoPharm Taiwan Ltd :
* Says it ZHENG GAO HUI, chairman of the board of the company, passed away on Aug. 14
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The Deschutes Children's Foundation received a big gift, Wednesday. Subaru of Bend collected $250 from each new car sold between November and January, totaling $50,000.
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Kim Kardashian and President Donald Trump will meet at the White House today (Wednesday) to discuss prison reform—and his pardon power. After several months of talks between Kardashian and Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, Kim will ask him to pardon a 62-year-old great-grandmother, Alice Marie Johnson, serving a life sentence without parole for a first-time drug offense. No cameras from “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” will be there to film this, nor will her publicists or sisters accompany her. Kim came across Johnson’s story on Twitter earlier this year, then reached out to Ivanka Trump, who then connected Kim to her husband Jared Kushner. Jared and Ivanka plan to host Kardashian for dinner at their home after her sit-down with the president.
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MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Officials have identified the man killed Tuesday in an early morning shooting near the University of Minnesota.
The Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office says 18-year-old Darrah Host, of St. Louis Park, died of multiple gunshot wounds.
The shooting happened near the Seven Corners area of the West Bank, on Cedar Avenue. Emergency crews brought Host to Hennepin County Medical Center, where he later died.
Sources tell WCCO that investigators are looking at whether the incident began at a rap show at the Ruby Lounge, between Bullwinkle’s Saloon and Jewel of India.
So far, no arrests have been made. Investigators are asking witnesses or anyone with information on the shooting to call Minneapolis police at 612-673-2941.
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Sterling would be the top team at the Regional Bolwing Meet to win the team title. United Township, Rock Island and Moline also advance to Sectionals as a team
WALTHAM, Mass. — Celtics coach Brad Stevens says Isaiah Thomas plans to play in Game 2 Tuesday night against the Chicago Bulls, then head to Washington state to be with his family and help complete funeral arrangements for his sister.
Thomas attended the team’s film session and short walk-through Monday, but did not speak with the media. Stevens says that after services for Thomas’ sister, the star guard intends to rejoin the team Friday for Game 3 in Chicago. The coach adds that all plans are subject to change depending on how Thomas feels.
Chyna Thomas died early Saturday in a one-car accident outside Tacoma, Washington. No funeral date is set, and Stevens says the Celtics organization hopes to attend.
Boston lost the opener of the seven-game series 106-102 on Monday.
Apple’s largest contract manufacturer Foxconn is all set to open its first manufacturing store in India. The store will be in Ahmedabad, mentions a Business Standard report.An announcement of the development is likely to come in during the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2017, which is slated for January 10 in Gandhinagar.The world’s most valuable company is planning to replicate its successful Chinese manufacturing model in India to grab a larger portion in the smartphone section.The company plans to set up manufacturing units in multiple cities across the country with a second store expected to come up in Gurugram.Foxconn, however, refused to comment on the news.Apple has been working to expand its Indian operations. It had recently announced that it will open its brand-owned stores in the country alongwith a 4000-people unit in Hyderabad.The company’s sales have been on a rise in India with sales crossing 50 percent in 12 months ended September 2016.
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AURORA, Colo. (AP) — Police in the Denver suburb of Aurora are searching for a 6-year-old boy who is believed to have wandered away from his home on New Year's Eve.
The FBI and other law enforcement agencies were helping search for David Puckett on Monday by going door-to-door within 2.5 miles of his home. Bloodhounds are also searching for him.
Police say foul play isn't suspected, but they've asked for help to find David as quickly as possible partly because of coming cold weather.
His mother says he was only wearing a light jacket. On Sunday night, she issued a tearful appeal for people to help find him.
Previous searches aided by a bloodhound and a helicopter didn't turn up any clues.
Police say David has wandered off before.
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In celebration of Valentine's Day, we're bringing you the latest scoop on some of your favorite celeb couples like Selena Gomez and The Weeknd and Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton!
A source just revealed to E! News that Selena and The Weeknd are "falling for each other," adding that the celeb duo has discussed making it exclusive.
The insider also shares that the couple has a "crazy connection" mentally and physically and The Weeknd makes Selena "feel really confident."
WASHINGTON The United States on Tuesday criticized Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's intent to create a new super-body known as a "constituent assembly," saying it was an attempt to cling to power.
"We have deep concerns about the motivation for this constituent assembly which overrides the will of the Venezuelan people and further erodes Venezuelan democracy," said Michael Fitzpatrick, the deputy assistant secretary of state for the Western hemisphere, in a phone call with reporters. "What President Maduro is trying to do yet again is change the rules of the game" in an effort to remain in power.
(Reporting by Yeganeh Torbati; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
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DUNSTABLE, Mass. -- A New Hampshire skydiver who was blown off course in Massachusetts has been rescued after spending hours stuck about 70 feet (21 meters) up in a tree.
Dunstable police said late Sunday that Aatif Rathad, of Merrimack, New Hampshire, had been removed from the tree more than two hours after rescue teams were first dispatched.
Don Mayer, the airport manager at Pepperell Skydiving Center, tells WBZ-TV that Rathad is an experienced diver who missed the landing area.
Mayer says Rathad was embarrassed, but not seriously hurt. He says there were five other people who jumped from the same plane.
How at risk for falls are you or a family member?
Use this quick checklist from the San Diego Elder Law Center to find out. The questions are in first person, but don’t hesitate to help a family member fill this out, or use it as a checklist for them. You might want to discuss the results with your family, doctor or a health worker.
CHECKLIST
Have you had a recent fall or stumble?
Have you lost balance or felt dizzy when walking, turning or standing up?
Do you attempt risky activities beyond your level of ability?
Have you had a fall or near fall caused by slipping or tripping on something inside or outside?
Do you need to rush to the toilet, especially at night?
Are you taking four or more regular medications?
Do you have a chronic health condition or disability?
Have you reduced your physical or social activities due to fear of falling?
Are you feeling stressed or worried or depressed?
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We've all heard of Perth's beer war, but a new battle is brewing among the western suburb's favourite pubs and restaurants.
When the Village Bar initially made the move to drop their price for a pint of their "beer of the month" from $10 to $4 for the entire month of January this year, it seemed this was going to be the lowest Perth beer prices had dropped since the 1980s.
Does this deal beat Claremont Hotel's $2 tacos? Photo: Hannah Barry
But their neighbours at the Vic Hotel, less than one kilometre up the road, were quick to fire back. They dropped their pint prices – for both Rogers and Swan Draught - to just $3.50 a glass.
Pretty soon, everyone wanted a piece of the action. The Claremont Hotel got involved with its own $5 pint special for Wild Yak and Coronas, which forced the Vic Hotel to return fire with its own $3 sparkling cocktails and cider.
But after months of back and forth an unlikely contender has entered the fray - and it has the bars furious.
By JOHN MARSHALLAP Basketball Writer
Top high school prospect Marvin Bagley III has committed to Duke and is eligible to play in the 2017-18 season, immediately making the Blue Devils a top national-title contender.
Bagley made his announcement on ESPN's SportsCenter on Monday night.
The 6-foot-11 Bagley is widely considered the top recruit of the 2018 recruiting class, but last month petitioned the NCAA to reclassify and become college eligible for the upcoming season.
Bagley went on campus visits in July to Duke and USC, with UCLA also in the mix.
Bagley started his high school career at Tempe Corona del Sol High School and ended up at Southern California's Chatsworth Sierra Canyon High School.
The long, athletic big man will likely be in the mix to be the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA draft whenever he decides to leave college.
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SOME 24,000 BOMB hoax emails were apparently sent to schools and colleges in the UK due to a Minecraft gamer feud.
Police said about 400 schools were affected and some buildings were evacuated as a result of the emails.
Sky News is reporting that the emails were made to look like they had been sent by a gaming network known as VeltPvP.
The outlet says the malicious emails were designed to result in the domain being suspended for abuse.
One of the people who sent the emails accused VeltPvP of engaging in distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks and targeting other rival Minecraft servers.
In a statement to Sky News, VeltPvP said: “We’ve been being harassed by a group of cybercriminals that are trying to harass us in any way possible.
“We’re extremely sorry for anyone who had to deal with this, but just know it’s fake.”
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In the jungles of Costa Rica alternative communities have removed themselves from Western life in an attempt to create their own version of paradise.
Ben Zand heads to meet some of these groups and to search for a controversial cult leader called Nature Boy. Nature Boy runs a group called Melanation and has convinced thousands of people online to follow his message. But, is paradise really as good as it sounds?
You can watch the full documentary here.
Presenter and series producer Ben Zand
Filmed and directed by Sebastien Rabas & Benjamin Lister
Edited by Benjamin Lister & Emily France
March 31 Frontier Group Holdings Inc:
* Frontier Group Holdings Inc files for ipo of up to $100.0 million - sec filing
* Frontier Group Holdings Inc - intends to apply common stock listed under the symbol “FRNT”
* Frontier group holdings - Citigroup, Deutsche Bank Securities, Evercore Isi, J.P. Morgan and BofA Merrill lynch are among the underwriters to IPO
* Frontier group holdings- Barclays, Cowen and co, Credit Suisse, Goldman Sachs & Co, Raymond James, UBS Investment bank are also among underwriters to IPO
* Frontier Group Holdings - proposed IPO price is an estimate solely for purpose of calculating sec registration fee Source text (bit.ly/2nFjVFY)
David Irving is returning from suspension this weekend to make his first appearance of the season for the Dallas Cowboys.
His return to the defensive line will be a much needed addition for a defense that is looking to slow down Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers.
DallasCowboys.com caught up with Irving, who talked about how excited he is to return to the field and looks back at his 2016 game against the Packers that is considered his breakout performance as a member of the Cowboys.
David Irving is "hungry" to return to the #DallasCowboys @TayStern shares more from the @ATT Media Center. pic.twitter.com/LNAZEeG7hI — Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) October 5, 2017
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Nomination papers for Castine’s open municipal and school board seats, as well as two open seats on the library board, will be available at Emerson Hall beginning August 14.
There is one three-year term as Selectmen/Assessor and Overseer of the Poor. The seat is currently occupied by board chairman David Unger.
There is one three-year term on the school board, which is currently filled by Joe Spinazola. Spinazola served as the chairman during the 2015-16 school year before Kathy MacArthur was named chairman for the 2016-17 school year.
There is a three-year term on the Witherle Memorial Library Board of Trustees, currently occupied by Dona Brophy. A five-year seat is also open on the library board, currently filled by Mary Appleman.
Papers are due back to the town clerk no later than Monday, September 25.
Critics say Pres. Trump's response to Charlottesville was too little, too late. Presidential historian & author Jon Meacham and Chicago Tribune columnist Clarence Page react.
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The Town of Cornwall is planning major work on its turf fields at the Terry Fox Sports Complex this summer.
Kim Meunier, with the Department of Parks and Recreation, says they'll be replacing the soccer field and making some repairs to the west side of the football field.
She said damage to the football field is caused by general wear and tear, and the hope is to extend its shelf life for a few years.
As for the soccer field, Meunier said there have been ongoing issues with the drainage pipe underneath it.
Over the years, the pipes have lifted and caused heaving to the turf.
"The turf has raised in some areas substantially," said Meunier.
Work on the fields is expected to begin in mid-July and is estimated to cost $850,000.
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SANTA ANA, Calif. — Samuel Woodward, who is charged with the killing of his former high school classmate, pleaded not guilty Friday in connection with the fatal stabbing of 19-year-old Blaze Bernstein, but questions remain over whether the defendant should be charged with a hate crime. Woodward, 20, entered his plea during an arraignment hearing in…
The Bank of England will keep the £5 polymer note in circulation - despite criticism that it contains animal fats.
Vegetarians and vegans reacted with fury after it emerged in November that tallow was used in the new notes.
In a statement, the Bank of England said it "recognises the concerns raised" but that "producing banknotes is complicated".
The bank said it carefully considered alternative options - like destroying or reprinting- but said it would be costly and compromise new anti-counterfeit measures.
It also intends to issue a new £10 note which will contain traces of animal fats.
The bank said it is "continuing to work closely with banknote polymer suppliers to determine what alternatives might be available".
It previously defended the notes' content by pointing out that tallow is also used to make candles and soap.
Minister of state for petroleum, Mr Ibe Kachikwu has denied commenting on his meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari over the $25bn contract scandal rocking the nation’s petroleum corporation, NNPC.
The two men were expected to discuss the minister’s memo to the president accusing the head of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, Maikanti Baru, of corruption.
Mr. Kachikwu declined to speak to journalists after the closed-door meeting at the presidential villa.
The minister emerged from the meeting at about 12:45 p.m.
Asked by several journalists what they discussed, Mr. Kachikwu simply said “no comment” before hurrying out.
The meeting started past 11 a.m. Friday.
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Baku. 16 January. REPORT.AZ/ On January 16, 2018, the Office of the Personal Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office in accordance with its mandate plans to conduct the next ceasefire monitoring exercise on the LOC, near the village Saryjaly (Aghdam region).
The Personal Representative`s field assistant Ghenadie Petrica has carried out the monitoring exercise from the territory of Azerbaijan.
The Personal Representative`s field assistants Mihail Olaru and Martin Schuster have carried out the monitoring exercise in the territory of the Republic of Azerbaijan occupied and controlled by the armed forces of Armenia.
According to the ministry, the exercise has ended with no incident.
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa says the country will have elections on July 30.
Mnangagwa will seek to consolidate his hold on power and that of the ruling ZANU-PF party. Mnangagwa became president in November after an intervention by the Zimbabwe National Army ousted longtime leader Robert Mugabe.
Mnangagwa and his party will be challenged by Nelson Chamisa who is leading the opposition Movement for Democratic Change. Many other smaller opposition parties are expected to stand in the elections.
Mnangagwa, who is working to improve Zimbabwe's international relations, has said the elections will be free and fair and has invited international observers to come to Zimbabwe for the polls. This is a dramatic change from Mugabe who for years had banned all observers except those from select African countries and organizations.
ISLAMABAD:- The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has decided to rehabilitate Reshun Hydropower Station in Chitral. The Pakhtunkhwa Energy Development Organisation spokesman told Radio Pakistan that the power house washed away due to floods in 2015 will be reconstructed at a cost of about Rs1 billion within two years. The power station will generate 4.2 megawatts electricity which will be provided to seventy villages of Chitral district.–APP
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A family festival of carols is being held at West Park United Reformed Church on Sunday December 17th at 10.30am. A chance to sing your favourite carols in a welcoming relaxed atmosphere.
An augmented choir under the leadership of local musician David Wilberforce will also sing some well-known Christmas music.
Take a short break from shopping and come and join us – you will be very welcome.
April 24 (Reuters) - Mondadori CEO Ernesto Mauri says:
* “REWORLD HAS SHOWN INTEREST, WE’RE WAITING FOR AN OFFER”
* “REWORLD IS STRONG IN DIGITAL MEDIA, IT COULD BE AN INTERESTING PROPOSAL”
* “GROUP IS NOT IN AN EMERGENCY ... BUT (FRANCE’S) 26 MLN EURO EBITDA CONTRIBUTION IS AN IMPORTANT FIGURE, MUST ACT CAREFULLY” Further company coverage: (Reporting by Milan Newsroom)
A rare bacterial disease linked to rats — and normally only seen in animals — has killed one person in The Bronx and left two others fighting for their lives, city officials reported Tuesday.
The three cases of leptospirosis were identified in a one block radius of the Concourse section of the Bronx over the past two months, the Health Department said.
“Human leptospirosis cases are very rare in New York City,” explained Demetre Daskalakis, acting deputy commissioner of the Health Department.
“This is the first time a cluster of cases has been identified,” he said. “All three cases had severe illness and were hospitalized with acute renal [kidney]and hepatic [liver] failure. Two cases developed pulmonary hemorrhage and one died as a result of infection.”
The remaining two patients recovered and were discharged, Daskalakis added.
“The Health Department is working with building owners in the affected area to remediate rodent infestations,” he said.
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A suspect is in custody following a house fire in southwest Atlanta Monday.
The fire occurred at the corner of Cascade Avenue SW and Rogers Avenue SW.
There were people in the house at the time of the fire, however, they got out of the home, according to officials.
A suspect is in custody, although the individual's name was not released.
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YEREVAN (Reuters) - Armenia’s acting prime minister, Karen Karapetyan, called on the president meet with the opposition after previous talks planned for Wednesday were canceled.
“Being concerned by the current situation ... I’m calling on president to organize the meeting ... with the participation of parliamentary and non-parliamentary political forces,” Karapetyan said in a statement posted on his website.
Talks were initially planned for Wednesday after the resignation of prime minister Serzh Sarksyan on Monday following almost two weeks of street protests that plunged the impoverished ex-Soviet republic into political crisis.
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EGYPT: A reexamination of a 3,000-year-old prosthetic toe from Egypt is revealing that it is even more sophisticated than originally thought. The wooden prosthesis was discovered on a female mummy in 1997 in a tomb near ancient Thebes. The artificial toe’s materials and design provided a surprising level of balance and movement, but the object’s creator also strove to make it as aesthetically pleasing and lifelike as possible. Tests have shown that the device was readjusted over time to suit its owner. —Jason Urbanus
Breezy News had learned of a shooting that took place on Monday afternoon in Kosciusko.
At 3:50 pm Kosciusko Police, MedStat EMS and City Fire responded to a person that had been shot. The caller said that a male and a female in a white Tahoe had shot a female on North Natchez Street near Woodard Park.
Witness’ said the two were last seen traveling north on highway 43.
Kosciusko Police issued a BOLO for the vehicle and notified Attala Deputies for assistance.
Earlier at 3:36 pm Officers were called to a business on the square for a report of an active domestic violence assault involving the same subjects.
Keep monitoring Breezy News as more information is made available.
Rising Alabama-based artist Chika has shared her rework of Ed Sheeran's massive, multi-platinum track "Shape of You"—and it's "gay as hell," according to Chika. The 20-year-old rapper/singer/songwriter transformed the song into a Pride Anthem, a plea for LGBT acceptance and a recognition of the community's struggle. With new lyrics come a new title; Chika chose a fitting one: "Proud."
"I will not be ashamed. This is just who I am, who I was meant to be. Right here I stand. I'm out on my own two feet. No, you will not tear me down. No my heart will not be bound. Sing it loud, sing it loud, I'm proud," she sings triumphantly on the new chorus.
It's an impressive track, especially considering the singer says she made it "hella last minute." If "Proud" was made on the fly then Chika's future is bright. Listen to the song below and hear more of her work on her SoundCloud.
Lionel Messi signed his first contract with adidas in 2006 and after 10+ years together the pair have decided to make it official for the long term with the Barcelona and Argentina striker penning a ‘lifetime’ contract with the 3-Stripes, according to Spanish radio station Cope.
NOTICIA @partidazocope: Messi renueva de por vida con Adidas. Un contrato vitalicio que le une a la marca alemana hasta el fin de su carrera pic.twitter.com/Hk2tPEfNWV — El Partidazo de COPE (@partidazocope) February 10, 2017
Messi confirmed he was happy with adidas saying on his facebook page, ‘Happy to be able to continue working with adidas many more years!’ although no exact terms were included.
The deal does little to soothe the hearts of Barcelona fans. Messi’s contract with the club is set to expire in 2018 and negotiations at the end of last year hit a roadblock. And Barcelonistas will surely remember that adidas was rumored to be willing to help finance a Messi move to an adidas club.
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× Akron Municipal Court closes early because of heat
AKRON, Ohio– The Akron Municipal Court offices and courtrooms closed early two days in a row because of extreme temperatures.
It was open from 8 a.m. to noon on Tuesday and Wednesday. The court said there is no air conditioning, and the measure is for health and safety reasons.
The clerk of courts office on the seventh floor remains open.
Hearings will be rescheduled for Thursday and Friday. Please call 330-375-2120 for further instructions.
Sandra Hoeft, a sales director with Mary Kay, shares that she has partnered with Woman UP! because the values of Mary Kay and Woman UP! are in perfect alignment.
Join us at the 4th Annual Woman UP! presented by Aurora Health Care for a day that celebrates YOU!
Sat., Feb. 11, 2017
10am - 4pm
Wisconsin State Fair Park Expo Center
• Mingle with over 250 vendors
• Sample delicious foods and drinks from a variety of Milwaukee’s finest restaurants, chocolatiers and wineries.
• Watch expert presentations in Health and Wellness, DIY, Finance, Fitness and more!
• Enjoy a fashion show hosted by Milwaukee Fashion Week that will feature local designers, models and stylists.
Tickets: http://www.shepherdtickets.com/events/39625784/woman-up-2017
NEW YORK, April 10 U.S. Treasury yields were near flat late on Monday after an event at the University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy where Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen spoke broadly about the U.S. economy and monetary policy.
The yield on U.S. benchmark 10-year Treasury notes held at 2.366 percent, which was down marginally from Friday, while the two-year Treasury yield was 1.278 percent, nearly 1 basis point lower than Friday. (Reporting by Richard Leong, editing by G Crosse)
BOOK SALE BY DONATION on July 14 at the Saturday Market in Kaslo from 10am-2pm. Fill up your bags to support the Kaslo & District Public Library. Gently used books will be gratefully accepted at the library for this FUNdraising event. 250-353-2942.
F1 makes plans for Las Vegas race
An official has denied that planning for a F1 race in Las Vegas is obviously racing ahead.
With Liberty Media often mentioning the desire for a second annual grand prix in the US, the local Las Vegas Review Journal says the sport has now made a series of trademark applications for Las Vegas GP-related items.
"As far as we know, there is nothing new with formula one," the president of Las Vegas events said.
However, a F1 spokesman confirmed that Las Vegas is on Liberty's radar.
"We have made no secret that we are looking for destination cities, and regarding the US, Las Vegas has been mentioned alongside Miami and New York," said Luca Colajanni.
Indeed, the Las Vegas Review Journal said F1 has also made similar trademark applications for New York and Miami.
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Kristine R. Luderman, 35, was taken to Kadlec Regional Medical Center in Richland, where she was treated and later released. She was driving a 2015 Kia Forte north on Highway 225 about 10:44 a.m. when a 2002 GMC Envoy turned onto the highway from West Acord Road and struck her car, the Washington State Patrol reported.
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Many predict the backers of the behemoth resort will either replace rich Bahamian hotelier Sarkis Izmirlian with new management, or another deep-pocketed investor will buy the 1,000-acre property on the...
Research by Raj Chetty, Nathaniel Hendren, Maggie Jones, and Sonya Porter from the Equality of Opportunity Project suggests that black boys who grow up in rich families are still much more likely to fall into lower income levels than white boys who grow up in equally rich families. The shift from low income to higher levels also appears to be a greater challenge, which makes closing the gap that much harder.
Emily Badger, Claire Cain Miller, Adam Pearce, and Kevin Quealy for The Upshot cover the data extensively with a series of charts, driven visually with a particle-based Sankey diagram (above). The individual points provide a vehicle to show variation over aggregates.
Take your time with this one.
You can grab the aggregated data from the Equality of Opportunity Project. Here’s the research paper in full (pdf) if you’re interested. And if you’re interested in the Sankey implementation.
New York Port Authority attack: Man held after Manhattan blast
BBC – A man is being held after an attempted terror attack at New York City’s main bus terminal, officials say. “Terrorists won’t win,” Mayor Bill de Blasio said after a blast at the Port Authority terminal in Manhattan during the morning rush hour on Monday. The suspect, named as Akayed Ullah, 27, was wounded when a “low-tech explosive device” strapped to his body blew up in an underpass, officials say. They say three other people suffered minor injuries.
A photo circulating on social media shows a man, said to be the suspect, lying on the ground with his clothes ripped and lacerations on his upper body.
Mayor De Blasio said he was believed to have acted alone.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said: “This is New York. The reality is that we are a target by many who would like to make a statement against democracy, against freedom.
“We have the Statue of Liberty in our harbour and that makes us an international target.”
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Pipeline a token of our self-destruction
Who’s confused?
There is a clash of world views between economists and environmentalists. Where are the pragmatists in all this angst over the pipeline?
The factor not talked about is the E word — yes, extinction. Human extinction. Bio-diversity is already in tatters as we lose about 200 species every day. Natural capital is a thing of the past. The planet is dying, and we are its killers, and for what? Wealth? Jobs? Continuation of endless growth on this finite planet? If this insanity doesn’t end, civilization certainly will, and soon.
The tar sands and pipeline is only a token of our self-destruction. Trudeau seems to think there is a compromise. He is mistaken.
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Travel to the community of Avalon or the quieter Two Harbors on Santa Catalina Island for free on your birthday. Catalina Express offers the gift of a free round-trip crossing from Los Angeles, Long Beach and Dana Point.
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Feb 1 (Reuters) - Cumulus Media Inc:
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Bernie Sanders has issued the following statement after learning that Alexandria, VA shooter “is someone who apparently volunteered on my presidential campaign.”
SANDERS: I have just been informed that the alleged shooter at the Republican baseball practice this morning is someone who apparently volunteered on my presidential campaign.
SANDERS: I am sickened by this despicable act. And let me be as clear as I can be: Violence of any kind is unacceptable in our society, and I condemn this action in the strongest possible terms.
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) —The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has ordered new algorithm and protocol programs to dramatically increase the performance of its dispersed computing networks, the Department of Defense said in a press release.
“Vencore Labs, doing business as Applied Communication Sciences [of] Basking Ridge, New Jersey was awarded a $103 million… contract for a research project under the Dispersed Computing (DCOMP) program,” the announcement stated on Monday.
The contract was solicited under a DARPA announcement, the release added.
“The DCOMP program will produce software instantiations of algorithms and protocol stacks that leverage pervasive, physically dispersed computing platforms to boost application and network performance by orders of magnitude,” the announcement explained.
Work on the contract will be performed in Basking Ridge in the US state of New Jersey with an expected completion date of April 2021.
3:56 What's JUMP all about in Downtown Boise? Pause
3:05 Welcoming the New Year with an Idaho spud
0:35 Tamarack torchlight parade welcomes the new year
0:25 Karan Tucker on Boise nonprofit Jannus
1:14 Idaho QB Matt Linehan apologizes for postgame comments directed at President Staben
4:36 'I am here to save democracy...'
5:14 Bogus Basin's 75th anniversary kickoff party
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Mario Cristobal was named the 34th head coach in Oregon history on Friday. In this week's podcast, Tyson Alger and Andrew Greif take a look at the hire and also take a look at the upcoming Las Vegas Bowl.
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The Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty Could Be In Trouble The U.S. says Russia is violating the treaty and some Republicans want to respond by developing a new missile. But arms control experts say that could spur a nuclear arms race and isn't necessary.
April 3 Bp Plc -
* BP press release - BP to sell forties pipeline system to Ineos
* Agreed to sell its FPS business, with assets including main forties offshore and onshore pipelines and other associated pipeline interests and facilities
* sale will not affect BP's existing rights to capacity in FPS
* Under terms of agreement, Ineos will pay BP a consideration of up to $250 mln for business
* Consideration comprises a cash payment of $125 mln on completion and an earn-out arrangement over seven years that totals up to $125 mln Further company coverage:
The neighborhood was once called "The Harlem of the West." It's a place where Billie Holiday, Duke Ellington and Miles Davis performed to packed rooms not far from the snowcapped Rocky Mountains.
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Mauer (neck) won't return from the disabled list Thursday, but he could come off the DL sometime this weekend, Brandon Warne of ZoneCoverage.com reports.
Mauer continues to slowly make progress, and he hasn't suffered any recent setbacks that would prolong his stay on the disabled list. In 38 games for the Twins, he's batting .283 with eight extra-base hits and 11 RBI.
Kay Colbert, Bedre Fine Chocolate GM stops by to show viewers different assortments for Valentine's Day shopping.
Huddersfield Town take on Manchester United at Old Trafford today in the Premier League.
The Terriers are aiming for a first league double over the Red Devils since 1930, with David Wagner's side looking to end a seven-match winless streak in the top flight of English football.
United had won four match in a row going into this week, but were comfortably beaten 2-0 by Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday, with Christian Eriksen breaking the deadlock with 11 seconds.
Jose Mourinho will be expecting a response from his side, while the pressure is off Town who are massive underdogs heading into the clash.
That was the case in October however, but the Terriers stunned the Premier League giants by claiming a 2-1 victory.
Here we'll bring you all the updates from Old Trafford as Town look to repeat the feat for the second time this season and claw their way closer to survival.
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Express Sport understands the France international has been made United’s top transfer target for the summer.
Jose Mourinho wants to bring him to England where he would link up with close friend and France team-mate Paul Pogba.
However, no deal has been agreed, with Griezmann not yet declaring where his future lies.
He has ambitions though to win trophies with Atletico, having built a strong reputation under Diego Simeone since arriving in 2014.
Flyin’ Lions now 6-0
Perennial tennis power Ennis has started off the year by flying out of the gate with six consecutive wins to start the fall, team tennis
season. Head coach Keith Howard and assistant Wyatt Johnson have one of their better squads in recent years, and they have begun their
new campaign by playing host to five matches at the Lions Tennis Center. The 6-0 start included a solo match on Aug. 7, a pair the following day and two more on Aug. 9. They played another on Thursday. Details of individual performances will be published on Wednesday. Read the full story and more in your Weekend edition of The Ennis News. Be informed, subscribe today!
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Late Nollywood actor, Okwey Chukwujeku better known as Bossman, has finally been laid to rest after he passed on September, 2017.
The actor’s death came as a shock to many who are fans of the industry as many never believed the story to be true until his burial poster came out.
Some Nollywood celebrities were on ground to pay their last respect to the late actor, who died at the age of 27.
Moore started at cornerback and had six total tackles in Sunday's loss at Buffalo.
He played 63 of the defense's 67 snaps as he's getting an extended audition with several cornerbacks out with injuries.
Greater Western Sydney veteran Ryan Griffen is set to miss the opening few weeks of the season as he battles a recurrence of the ankle injury which derailed his 2017.
The Giants have ruled him out of round one – and it could be several weeks before the midfielder will be in a position to push for senior selection.
Injured: Ryan Griffen is battling an ankle issue and won't appear in round one. Photo: Jay Cronan
Griffen does not need surgery, which would have seen him out for months, but the club taking a careful approach to getting the former Western Bulldogs captain back out on the park.
The 31-year-old last played in a scratch match just over three weeks ago and was a late withdrawal for the club's first JLT Series match against Collingwood. He has not played at league level since round three last year.
The Giants cannot place a timeframe on his return other than to say he will not play this week against the Bulldogs.
HAVE YOU HUGGED A FRACKER TODAY? Crude Oil Prices Turn Lower on U.S. Drilling Activity.
Related: Oil prices slip but Saudi-Iran tensions limit losses.
A Belleville man was arrested early Monday morning in connection with an ATM break-in that occurred outside of a Columbia bank.
Police responded about 1 a.m. to an alarm sounding at Central Bank in the 200 block of Southwoods Center, with the responding officer observing a man attempting to steal cash from inside the bank’s ATM machine.
Nicholas Ganguillet, 29, of Belleville, was arrested and charged with possession of burglary tools and burglary, both felonies. He was transported to the Monroe County Jail in Waterloo.
Most of us wouldn't want to go anywhere without our pets.
Even if it means taking them to work.
When Evan Peterson adopted Daisy from the Humane Society, he knew he'd have a new companion.
"I've been driving Miss Daisy for 10.5 years."
In that span, they've traveled near and far, but always together.
Peterson says, "She's been to every major city and on every major highway."
Logging a lot of miles, even in dog years.
Peterson says, "We've gone over a million miles."
A million miles, and a million stories.
"She remembers the places that give her treats."
And Evan knows that Daisy always has his back.
"If we ever park and someone comes near the truck, she will bark and bark and bark."
Creating a lifelong friendship, no matter where the journey of life takes them.
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The opening event of the Spring Series starts this weekend (3-4 February) and offers the perfect opportunity for sailors of Olympic classes at all levels of racing to tune and test their skills against each other.
This weekend there will be racing in the: RS:X 9.5, RS:X 8.5, Nacra 17, Nacra 15, 470 Men, 470 Women, 470 Mixed and the Finn.
The second weekend of racing will also take place at WPNSA on the 10-11 March with the following Olympic classes participating: RS:X 9.5, RS:X 8.5, Nacra 17, Nacra 15 and the 2.4mR.
Online entries are open for the two weekends of Olympic class sailing this Spring, and entry on the day will also be accepted.
Enter online here and find all the information you need on the RYA Olympic Classes National Ranking Series, including NOR and entry information.
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In Philadelphia, the Museum of the American Revolution will mark the Fourth of July holiday on Wednesday. The museum, which opened in April 2017, pays tribute to the bloody revolution that gave birth to the United States more than 200 years ago.
Here & Now's Alex Ashlock (@aashlock) traveled to Philadelphia to tour the museum and find out more.
9:50 by Vigil Have your say: The never-ending party – Zimbabwe Vigil Diary
The Mugabe family have dramatically expanded their property empire in the Mazowe area by giving themselves a billion dollars of government money to build a new university there to be called the Robert Gabriel Mugabe University with themselves as the trustees.
Pasta maker in hot water for allegedly under-filling boxes The world’s leading pasta company has landed in hot water with some of its customers, who are accusing it of cheating them out of their beloved carbs by under-filling its...
Like chief's anti-gay comments, Barilla eatery leaves bad taste Pasta maker Barilla apologized four times for its chairman’s goofy, gay-dissing remarks last fall. But the company’s culinary orientation is beyond forgiving, judging by its recently opened, quick-serve Manhattan cafe....
Barilla loses shoppers after anti-gay remarks City macaroni lovers told pasta czar Guido Barilla what he could do with his Bigotoni on Friday after he said gays have no place in the company’s “classic family” ads....
CINCINNATI — Police near Cincinnati say the mother of a 10-month-old girl sat her down in a car seat on a driveway and then apparently forgot she was there and backed a vehicle over the child, who later died.
Police say it appears to be a tragic accident that occurred midday Tuesday in Union Township, just east of Cincinnati in Clermont County.
Township police say the woman left her younger child on the driveway while tending to an older child in the vehicle, then started to drive and hit the younger child. Police say the girl was rushed by helicopter to a children’s hospital but died Tuesday evening.
Investigators haven’t publicly identified the family involved. The incident remains under investigation.
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On May 16, Seattle Fire Department (SFD) employees and members of the community were honored at the Annual Awards Luncheon held at the Seattle Sheraton Hotel, in collaboration with the Seattle Rotary Club.
Among the honorees was Loi Birge, who received a Lifetime Achievement award. She was the only Asian American to be honored.
Birge, a Vietnamese American, has worked for the SFD for 39 years, spending most of her time entering over one million hard-copy health records into the department system. Co-workers say she brings positive energy to the workplace and will be greatly missed by the department when she retires in the summer.
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (AP) — An Alaska education commission has added flirting, sexting and inappropriate touching to the list of things that teachers are not allowed to do with students.
The Fairbanks Daily News-Miner reported Sunday that the changes are part of a code of ethics overhaul that began in 2016.
Additional changes are still under review, including a proposal that would make it improper for a teacher to get romantically involved with a student for a year after their graduation.
Jim Seitz, executive director of the Professional Teaching Practices Commission, says the state’s code of ethics had not been updated since 2005.
The first wave of changes went into effect in September. Those changes included broadening what constitutes sexual misconduct and expanding anti-discrimination policy to protect students’ gender identity.
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ATLANTA, Ga (AP) — The force was not with them.
Star Wars fans returning from a tribute to the late Princess Leia actress Carrie Fisher say they returned to their vehicle Friday to find their custom-made movie costumes stolen.
Bobby Shively tells local media his Darth Vader costume and the Stormtrooper costume of another fan were stolen from the back of his truck.
Shively is a member of the 501st Legion, a worldwide organization of “Star Wars” fans who dress up as characters from the movies. In costume, they visit hospitals and raise money for charity.
Shively says he’s not sure whether the costumes were targeted or whether it was a random incident.
He says the Darth Vader costume took him a year to assemble using parts from around the world.
At a moment when the indie film business is especially fragile, industry insiders are questioning the obstacles that are increasingly being put in the way of new releases, such as Rotten Tomatoes and similar services. Where distributors formerly relied on hopefully favorable reviews from a few top critics, the Tyranny of the Tomatoes today can pull the rug from under a release before it gains any traction, their ratings stemming from a maze of mostly unknown critics and bloggers.
While some defend these democratically voted assessments, indie distributors long for the days when a Pauline Kael would become a “rabbi” for a new film. By complaining about Tomatoes and similar services, my guest Mike Fleming Jr. and I agree that they studios acknowledge that they have supported them in the past and rely on them to drum up support for superhero pictures.
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CANADA STOCKS-TSX slumps to 6-month low as resource stocks slide
TORONTO, June 14 Canada's main stock index slumped on Wednesday to its lowest close in six months as a drop in crude oil prices pressured energy shares, while the materials group also lost ground as a Federal Reserve interest rate hike weighed on gold prices.
The efforts in the 1970s by then US president Richard Nixon and his adviser, Henry Kissinger, to bring about a rapprochement with China and at the same time to ease tensions with the Soviet Union, has been hailed as a diplomatic masterstroke.
Exploiting the tensions between the two
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Harvard University's president says she is stepping down next year after more than a decade at the helm.
President Drew Faust announced Wednesday that she will leave her post after the upcoming academic year. She was the first woman to lead the university.
She said in a letter to students and faculty that "it will be the right time for the transition to Harvard's next chapter, led by a new president."
Faust is a historian of the American Civil War and plans to take a sabbatical and continue her scholarship.
Hired in 2007, she is credited with fostering collaboration among Harvard's academic factions and being a champion of the arts and sciences.
But she has also faced challenges, including the recently lagging performance of Harvard's $35.7 billion endowment.
South Africa's Springboks Tendai Mtawarira (R) tackles New Zealand's All Blacks Ben Smith during their Rugby Championship match at Westpac Stadium in Wellington, September 13, 2014. REUTERS/Anthony Phelps
MELBOURNE All Blacks fullback Ben Smith has been ruled out of the Otago Highlanders' South Africa tour after suffering an ankle strain in the 57-14 trouncing of the Stormers on Friday.
The Highlanders captain will miss next week's match against the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein and the following game against the twice champion Bulls in Pretoria, local media reported, citing a team spokesman.
Smith will target a return for the May 20 match against Western Force in Perth.
His absence opens the door for Richard Buckman, who replaced Smith at fullback earlier in the season when he was out with concussion.
Highlanders coach Tony Brown also has Matt Faddes as another option for the number 15 jersey.
(Reporting by Ian Ransom; Editing by Amlan Chakraborty)
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) - A Kansas official who is vice chairman of President Donald Trump's commission on election fraud drafted a proposal for Trump to change federal voter registration laws.
A federal court document unsealed Thursday shows the proposal was part of a strategic homeland security plan prepared by Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach.
Kobach was photographed taking the document into a meeting with Trump in November when Trump was president-elect. The portion dealing with federal voter registration laws was not fully visible.
U.S. District Judge Julie Robinson also unsealed a second document prepared by Kobach and shared inside his office. It contained the text of the proposed changes to federal law.
Kobach was forced to turn over the documents as part of a voting-rights lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union.
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All of us, at some point, must confront our mortality. So, too, must investors prepare for the demise of a bull market that began in the depths of the financial crisis in 2009.
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April 6 Haichang Ocean Park Holdings Ltd
* Co through units entered into strategic cooperation agreements with Shanghai Hirain Digital Technology Co and Dalian Betop Culture Technology Co
* Agreement in relation to cooperation with two companies in creative production of marine culture-themed ip, and research and development, and upgrade of equipment in theme parks Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (bangalore.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com)
ANKARA (Sputnik) — Turkey's main opposition Republican People's Party demanded that the country's Supreme Electoral Council (SEC) cancel the results of the constitutional referendum, a party spokesman told Sputnik on Tuesday.
"The appeal was filed with the SEC at 14:30 Moscow time today. We demand complete cancellation of the results of the referendum because of violations during its holding," the spokesman said.
On Sunday, Turkey held a referendum on the transition from a parliamentary to presidential system of governance. Preliminary results of the vote indicate a victory for supporters of the governance shift.
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(AP) - Sioux Falls police say a 5-year-old Iowa girl who drowned in a river in a Sioux Falls park had reached out to touch the foam near some waterfalls when she slipped into the water.
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Police spokesman Sam Clemens said Monday Maggie Jo Zaiger fell into the Big Sioux River in Falls Park near a pedestrian bridge Sunday, a spot not far from where two others drowned in 2013.
Sioux Falls parks and recreation director Don Kearney says after the 2013 deaths, the city upgraded its caution signs to warn adults to keep close watch on young children, among other things. Kearney says the foam is a naturally occurring phenomenon created by phosphorus and the agitated water.
He says the city considered installing barricades near the falls, but felt that would create a false sense of security.
Dan’s back from BSDCAN with peanut butter, taps, and a new library that’s the source of all truth. Then we’ve got the story of Britney Spears latest career move: controlling botnets through Instagram comments & Dan teaches us about steganography and how it helped catch an NSA leaker.
Plus some fantastic feedback, a robust roundup & so much more!
Some lucky Youtuber stumbled upon this old dude, in his car, absolutely rocking out to Metallica. Grandpa goes hard, nonstop headbanging. Doesn’t matter who’s watching. He’s a proud metal head, letting all the passing cars know what he’s all about.
This guy is living proof that you can rock out at any age, We salute you grandpa, keep on rockin’! Just drive safe, ok?
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Jimmy Fallon has a new job during Fashion Week.
Kendall Jenner stopped by The Tonight Show Tuesday and opened up to the late-night host about her side gig as a photographer, capturing stars such as Sienna Miller and Kaia Gerber for Love magazine. But her favorite pastime also includes taking snapshots of her family, including taking adorable black-and-white photos of North West.
Jealous, Jimmy wanted to be part of Kendall's portfolio, so he asked her if she'd be willing to photograph him. Although she didn't have her go-to camera, she did have her brand-new Contax (that looked like it's straight out of the '80s). Jimmy started out with some beginner poses, daintily placing his head in his hands as he sat at his desk.
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (KSWO) – Governor Mary Fallin issued an executive order directing state officials and state agency directors to build an environment free from sexual harassment and unlawful discrimination:
“Sexual harassment is wrong and cannot be tolerated… We have seen a growing number of sexual harassment incidents reported in Oklahoma and across the nation. Our state employees, like all Oklahomans, have a right to work in an environment free from any form of sexual harassment and other forms of harassment and unlawful discrimination”
All state officials and agency directors are to be proactive in training about and preventing inappropriate behavior.
“Employees in both the public and private sector should feel protected in the workplace,” Attorney General Mike Hunter said. “I encourage both state agencies and private sector businesses to reach out to our office to inquire about sexual harassment training.”
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Miami East High School seniors Jackson Tucker and Emily Rowley were crowned Homecoming King and Queen before Friday’s night football game. The theme this year is “Sea of Dreams” and dance is Saturday night from 7:30-10:30 in Miami East Board Gymnasium.
Miami East High School seniors Jackson Tucker and Emily Rowley were crowned Homecoming King and Queen before Friday’s night football game. The theme this year is “Sea of Dreams” and dance is Saturday night from 7:30-10:30 in Miami East Board Gymnasium. http://www.dailycall.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/30/2017/10/web1_miamieastHC-1.jpg Miami East High School seniors Jackson Tucker and Emily Rowley were crowned Homecoming King and Queen before Friday’s night football game. The theme this year is “Sea of Dreams” and dance is Saturday night from 7:30-10:30 in Miami East Board Gymnasium.
Wisconsin Democrat expresses concerns about Donald Trump nominee for secretary of state
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A MAN has died after being stabbed multiple times in a leafy London neighbourhood.
Security Central UK/Twitter STABBING: The incident happened late last night in leafy Kensington
The incident happened shortly after 9.20pm on Wednesday in Old Brompton Road, in posh Kensington. The victim, believed to be in his 40s, was found with multiple knife wounds. He died at the scene shortly after 11pm. Police and paramedics attended the scene. A crime scene remains in place while officers continue investigations.
London's 2018 victims as capital's murder rate SOARS A spike in violent crime in the capital sparks means London's murder rate has overtaken New York's 1 / 28 PA Rhyhiem Ainsworth Barton who has been named as the the 17-year-old boy shot dead near his home in south London, 6th May 2018
Garvey’s Tralee Warriors tonight have their first home game in seven weeks.
The Tralee side will be looking to make it seven Super League wins in a row when they take on Pyrobel Killester at 8.
In a week where very little went right, I'll give it to the Teddy Bear goal, which is probably the one highlight. And one that a lot of people didn't think would happen. So with one goal in four games, the Winterhawks Player of the Week for 12/4 through 12/10 is
John Ludvig
9/18-9/24: Kieffer Bellows
9/25-10/1: Cody Glass
10/2-10/8: Skyler McKenzie
10/9-10/15: Skyler McKenzie
10/16-10/22: Kieffer Bellows
10/23-10/29: Kieffer Bellows
10/30-11/5: Cole Kehler
11/6-11/12: Joachim Blichfeld
11/13-11/19: Skyler McKenzie
11/20-11/26: Cody Glass
11/27-12/3: Joachim Blichfeld
President Trump is taking credit for raids by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, in Los Angeles, North Carolina, Georgia, New York, Illinois and Texas. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is better known as ICE. More than 150 criminals who were in the US illegally were arrested in Los Angeles. Trump describes them as gang members, drug dealers and other criminals. He says they are being removed in keeping with his campaign promise. On FOX News Sunday, White House policy advisor Stephen Miller says the administration has taken new and greater steps to remove criminal aliens.
Will you make a call to California law enforcement officials who recently met with Attorney General Jeff Sessions to discuss federal immigration enforcement? Tell them not to legitimize Trump’s racist anti-immigrant agenda and refuse to be a part of his deportation machine.
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The next award was won by ‘Desai Oceanic’ from Sparks Group under the category of ‘Semi Luxury Project in South Mumbai’. Mr. Ajay Desai and Mr. Hitendra Parekh received the award from Dr. Hiranandani.
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ZURICH — FIFA has dropped referee Fahad Al Mirdasi from the World Cup after he was banned from football for life in Saudi Arabia over match fixing.
The Saudi Arabian Football Federation said two weeks ago that Fahad Al Mirdasi asked for money to help a team win a cup final.
Now FIFA says its referees' committee has decided that his conditions to be selected for the World Cup in Russia "are not satisfied anymore."
As a result, the entire Saudi refereeing team has been removed from the tournament, including two assistants.
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Australia No. 1 Nick Kyrgios will play Germany's Jan-Lennard Struff on the opening day of singles in the Davis Cup World Group's first round beginning Friday.
The draw held Thursday has Germany's top player, Alexander Zverev, playing Alex de Minaur in the opening match on hard courts at Pat Rafter Arena.
De Minaur will be making his Davis Cup debut. The No. 139-ranked de Minaur is the lowest-ranked singles player in Australia's squad, but de Minaur made the Sydney International final and the Brisbane International semifinals in early January. In both tournaments, he was cheered on by Davis Cup captain Lleyton Hewitt.
Australia's Matt Ebden and John Peers are scheduled to play doubles on Saturday against Tim Puetz and Peter Gojowczyk.
The reverse singles are scheduled for Sunday.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP)  Authorities say a 32-year-old miner has been killed at a mine in southern West Virginia.
The Office of Miners' Health, Safety and Training says the incident occurred shortly before 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Rockwell Mining LLC Gateway Eagle Mine.
Authorities identified the miner as Rodney S. Osborne of Artie, West Virginia.
He was operating a continuous miner, a machine with a rotating steel drum and conveyor system, to extract coal.
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The state office says its inspectors are investigating. The mine in Boone County was idle Wednesday.
The underground mining complex produces metallurgical coal and is owned by Blackhawk Mining based in Lexington, Kentucky. The company says it's cooperating fully with state and federal investigators.
Two people were hurt in a crash at Flamingo Road and Tenaya Way Monday, according to Metro Police.
One vehicle drove into a wall in the area. Two drivers were hospitalized, police said. Alcohol was "thought to be involved."
Police were called to the scene at 1:16 p.m. and investigated whether a third vehicle was involved.
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In the wake of the Warriors' opening playoff victory, forward Kevin Durant took timeout during his postgame press conference to express the team's sympathy toward Boston point guard Isaiah Thomas, whose sister died in a car accident on Saturday. "I want to express condolences to the Thomas family," Durant said.
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Big News on a Crazy Brock Lesnar Feud, "Broken" Hardy Plans for WWE RAW Revealed, Vince McMahon Upset with WWE Newcomer, New GIFs & Galleries, More
WWE has announced that tonight's RAW match between Kane and Braun Strowman will now be to determine the new #1 contender to WWE Universal Champion Brock Lesnar. The winner will face The Beast at the WWE Royal Rumble pay-per-view in January.As noted, tonight's RAW will also feature RAW Tag Team Champion Cesaro vs. WWE Intercontinental Champion Roman Reigns with Reigns' title on the line, Samoa Joe vs. Dean Ambrose and RAW Tag Team Champion Sheamus vs. Seth Rollins.Charly Caruso checks in with the Kane vs. Strowman update in this new video:Follow Marc on Twitter at @this_is_marc . Send any news, tips or corrections to us by clicking here
Al-Makura urges support for President Buhari
Nasarawa State Governor, Umaru Tanko Al-makura has asked Nigerians to continue their support for the President Mohammadu Buhari led Federal Government in the new year noting that recession will soon be a thing of the past. This was contained in the Governor’s 2017 new year message signed by his Special Assistant, Media and Publicity, Mr. Ahmed Tukur and made available to newsmen.
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BERLIN — Sweden has started construction on a factory that will test whether it’s feasible to make steel without burning fossil fuels.
Utility firm Vattenfall said Tuesday it has teamed up with steel company SSAB and mining firm LKAB to build the 1.4-billion Swedish krona ($158 million) pilot plant.
Existing plants produce large amounts of carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas, when coal is used to turn iron into hardened steel.
The new factory being built in the northeastern town of Lulea by 2020 will use hydrogen instead of coal and coke. The companies’ joint venture, called HYBRIT, aims to have an industrial process in place by 2035.
Vattenfall said the technology could potentially cut Sweden’s total carbon dioxide emissions by ten per cent, helping meet the country’s goals under the Paris climate accord.
Country music star Tim McGraw collapsed on stage during a performance in Ireland.Rolling Stone magazine reports McGraw collapsed while performing Sunday night in Dublin.McGraw's wife, singer Faith Hill, can be seen in a video on a fan's Instagram page saying, "He's been super dehydrated. I apologize, but I made the decision that he cannot come back out on stage."A representative for McGraw issued a statement saying McGraw was attended to by local medical staff on-site and will be fine.McGraw, who was performing as part of the Country to Country festival in the U.K., had performed Friday night in London and Saturday night in Glasgow as part of C2C, a three-day, three-city country-music festival.The duo is scheduled to begin their 29-city Soul2Soul tour in the U.S. on May 31 in Richmond, Virginia.
Turkish, Saudi aerobatic teams to feature in PAF’s Independence Day air show
Aerobatic teams from Turkey and Saudi Arabia will be part of Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) largest-ever show being held tomorrow to mark Pakistan’s 70th anniversary.
“Solo Turk”, the famous Turkish aerobatic team of Turkish Air Force, and the internationally acclaimed “Saudi Hawks” of Royal Saudi Air Force will be featured in the mega event alongside PAF aircrafts.
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The Texas Panhandle War Memorial will hold a ceremony honoring nine veterans whose remains were never claimed on Wednesday.
The ashes of the men were found in a Potter County Courthouse basement.
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All soldiers were cremated in Potter County, but their remains were never claimed.
A ceremony will be held to honor the men on Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. at the Texas Panhandle War Memorial building.
The remains will be escorted to a veteran's cemetery in San Antonio on Thursday, where they will be interred.
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Twenty-six Boko Haram members have surrendered to the military authorities in Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State.The ‘repentant’ terrorists were paraded on Friday in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital after being quizzed by the military.They were said to have surrendered last week and turned over arms and ammunition including RPGs, after which they were taken to Maiduguri for deradicalizsation.
April 6 Genius Properties Ltd:
* Genius announces proposed acquisition of Sakami and Kuujjuaq properties and appointment of new president and chief executive officer
* Genius Properties Ltd - appointment of Guy Goulet as president and chief executive officer and director of company
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Retail Advisory Services President Naveen dissects today's consumer confidence report.
"Consumer confidence increased nearly 2% in April, following a decline in March. The moderate increase in confidence is likely due to tempered concerns over the potential impact to trade policies on the U.S. economy. Consumers appear to be pulling out their pocketbooks more frequently due to tax cuts, wage growth and even tax refunds which we expect to continue through Q3 2018. One thing to watch in the coming months is energy prices, which have been rebounding. Oil has quietly risen from $26 per barrel to almost $70 per barrel over the last two years, but as we head into the summer months increased transportation costs for summer travelers could throw a wrench in the mix."
Previously: US consumers turn more confident in March (April 24)
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A: Yarrow is one of several good “mix-in” plants for lawn, and typically grows through and among the lawn stems, rather in a discrete patch. In any mixture of plants like that, those that grow best will be those the local conditions favor. (This is why, in a damp, shady area, moss may grow better than grass). So, the way to encourage your yarrow to grow better than the grass is to make the conditions favorable for it.
Yarrow thrives in rather hot, dry conditions, and doesn't need or want rich soil. If you irrigate less, and don't fertilize (and I'm assuming your site is in full sun – if not, yarrow won't be happy), then the grass will be less supported and the yarrow will be able to compete with it. Pretty easy, eh? You can also hand-pull some of the grass around the yarrow, or even kill it (carefully) with glyphosate, to give the yarrow more room to spread and get established.
– Signe Danler, OSU Extension Master Gardener
The Golden Bears blanked Wilson Central 4-0 on April 17. Eddie Melendez, Andres Vazquez, Jimmy McHone and Zach Blair off assists from Melendez, Justice Cardenas and Michael Calvin. Cole Hunter posted the shutout in goal.
Mt. Juliet followed last Thursday with a 3-0 win at Lebanon on goals from McHole, Jake Hirschmann and Johs Carlsen with assists from McHone, Carlsen and Briscoe Massa. Hunter again posted the shutout as the Bears improved to 8-3 for the season and 3-3 in the district.
The Golden Bears had two district games this week, starting with Tuesday’s home match with LaVergne. They will travel to Smyrna on Friday.
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FCC Inmate Calling Loss Leaves Advocates With Few Options
The D.C. Circuit's repudiation Tuesday of a Federal Communications Commission policy seeking to curb costs for inmates making in-state calls represents a major setback for advocates that limits litigation options on the issue, as the agency's ...read more
Nearly four months after he was sworn in as Zimbabwe's new president, Emmerson Mnangagwa, says significant progress has been made in reversing the endemic corruption under Robert Mugabe's rule. His government set up a 90-day amnesty to return stolen assets or face prosecution.
But critics say more needs to be done to make sure the recovered money benefits ordinary people.
Al Jazeera's Haru Mutasa reports from Harare.
Fox News contributor Dr. Gina Louden joins Yellowhammer Radio’s “The Ford Faction” to discuss the Alabama Senate race, how it compares to President Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign and her prediction about who’ll win.
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Green notched 14 points (5-8 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three assists, one steal and one block across 41 minutes in Monday's 124-117 win over the Bucks.
Green's stat line was modest as he didn't take a lot of shots and didn't help out on the glass, but what is impressive is that he played 41 minutes Monday night. That marks consecutive games where Green has eclipsed the 40-minute mark in terms of playing time as he has been getting tons of run with some injuries to other players on the roster. He is set in a nice role, working alongside LeBron James and a bunch of shooters who can space the floor for him and allow him to operate.
Ralphie May has sadly passed away at the age of 45.
According to TMZ, the comedian died after suffering cardiac arrest, and he had been battling pneumonia the past six weeks.
May was known for his second place finish on the reality show Last Comic Standing, as well as his numerous comedy specials on Comedy Central and Netflix.
We wish the best to his family during this difficult time.
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Lupita Nyong’o posed in a cute bomber jacket reppin’ Nakita from Wakanda.
She wore a custom ‘Nakia’ jacket by high-end streetwear brand, Fear of God. Ahhh! Can they make this into production? The beauty was noticeably absent from the Avengers: Infinity Wars premiere, so this photo might have been subtly showing some love as she hashtagged #AvengersInfinityWar.
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She paired the look with black shades, and continued to play with the hashtag, ending the post with #NakiaWasAbroad.
So cute! Beauties, would you wear this jacket? Tell us in the comment section.
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Teenage years are some of the hardest to handle-for teens and the parents.
While your teen is trying to figure themselves out, you have to figure out how to connect with them too.
Motivational speaker, Clint Pulver, gives us tips and tricks on how parents can effectively connect with their teens.
Connection happens when understanding is achieved Win-win or no deal Make it about them, take interested in things they love
You can find more of Clint Pulver at the upcoming Teen Leadership Summit, Saturday October 14 from 9 am to 10 pm in Pleasant Grove.
For more information, check out their website.
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Sept. 15 – at Toronto, 7 p.m.
Sept. 22 – Lisbon, 7 p.m.
Sept. 29 – at East Palestine, 7 p.m.
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Southern Local High School athletics
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Colors: Blue and Yellow
School address: 38095 State Route 39, Salineville OH 43945
Stadium location: 38095 State Route 39, Salineville OH 43945
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Reba McEntire’s former Beverly Hills mansion is a far cry from the ranch where she grew up in Oklahoma. The country superstar once owned this estate in the exclusive Beverly Park neighborhood before selling it two years ago for $22.5 million.
Check out the photos here and here.
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According to “The Los Angeles Times,” the six-bedroom, seven-bathroom home was built in 1993 and is located at the end of a gated drive on about two acres. The estate features nearly 11,600 square feet of living space, including a grand foyer and a wine vault located across from the breakfast room.
RELATED: Reba McEntire’s voice hits new levels when she’s singing with her sisters
Reba bought the home since she was spending so much time in Los Angeles filming her “Reba” TV series as well as her second sitcom, “Malibu Country.” The property has only gone up in value since Reba sold it. Developer Cody Leibel just bought the property for $25.15 million.
The famous Sheffield Oratorio Chorus members always bring mince pies to offer to their audience in the interval at their annual carol concert.
But this year there will be something else on the menu – the opportunity to buy a booklet of SOC recipes. The main event is a gorgeous selection of carols both old and new, solos by emerging soloists and Christmas hymns and carols. Tickets are £10 (concessions £8, students and under-16s £5) both online at www.oratorio.org.uk and from the Blue Moon Café at 2, St James Street, adjacent to Sheffield Cathedral.
LAS VEGAS — Attorneys for embattled casino mogul Steve Wynn say in court documents that he brokered a settlement with a second woman who accused him of sexual misconduct more than a decade ago.
The documents received earlier this month in state court in Las Vegas say Wynn recently went to the FBI to accuse the woman of trying to extort him by threatening to go public with details from the 2006 settlement.
Lawyer Lisa Bloom, who represents the woman, says her client denies the extortion allegations.
The Associated Press generally doesn’t name people who say they are victims of sexual misconduct.
Wynn resigned as chairman and CEO of Wynn Resorts last month amid allegations from several women that he denied.
The FBI declined to confirm Monday whether it has investigated.
SMOKERS are being encouraged to try other means of quitting the habit rather than going ‘cold turkey’.
Public Health England said just stopping without other aids was the least effective way.
A report produced by the health body said a misunderstanding of the harmfulness of nicotine-containing products may be linked to inaccurate and confused perception of its risks.
Four in 10 smokers and ex-smokers incorrectly think nicotine in cigarettes is the cause of most of the smoking-related cancer.
In Portsmouth, there are 336 smoke-related deaths per 100,000 people. This is higher than the Hampshire average of 212 deaths and the national average of 272 deaths.
Jason Mahoney, from Public Health England, said: ‘Misunderstanding about nicotine risks may be deterring smokers from using quit aids.
‘Nicotine is addictive but it’s the many thousands of chemicals in tobacco smoke that are responsible for almost all of the harm caused by smoking.’
Airbus braced for ‘significant penalties’ in corruption cases
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April 13 Nikkei
* Daito Trust Construction's group operating profit is likely to rise about 4% to roughly 125 billion yen for current fiscal year ending March 2018 - Nikkei
* Daito Trust Construction Co Ltd 's sales are seen climbing 6 percent to 1.58 trillion yen for the current fiscal year ending March 2018 - Nikkei Source text for Eikon: [ID:s.nikkei.com/2o9QN93] Further company coverage:
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AIG activist board member Paulson cuts stake
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Hedge fund Paulson & Co has slashed its stake in global insurer AIG, divesting almost half of its holding in the fourth quarter.
John Paulson, who heads up the eponymous hedge fund and has a seat on the AIG board, cut the firm's stake in the carrier by 46 percent in the fourth quarter.
Paulson and fellow activist Carl Icahn took major positions in AIG in 2015 before launching a public campaign to break up the business, arguing that it...
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A new rabbit breeding unit extending to 184sq metres will be built on land off Whale Drove, Crowland, if South Holland District Council approves a planning application.
The applicant is a Mr Bruce, who lives at a farm in Throckenholt.
Not long ago, Green Day‘s beloved Billie Joe Armstrong took to Instagram to give us hints about his new music and new band. The only “release date” we got from Billie was “soon”—nothing less, nothing more.
However, last Friday, April 20, he surprise dropped the debut album ‘Love Is For Losers‘ and a brand spankin’ new music video for the title track, with his new side-project ‘The Longshot‘.
That’s not all though. Apparently, these guys had another surprise in line for us—three brand new EPs entitled ‘BULLETS‘, ‘RETURN TO SENDER‘, and ‘RAZOR BABY‘. The universe just keeps on giving!
Hibernian boss Neil Lennon celebrates Simon Murray's equaliser in his side's 3-2 victory over Rangers at Ibrox.
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Welcome to our LIVE coverage of Derby County's Sky Bet Championship clash with Cardiff City.
Another quick turnaround for Derby County as they are back at Pride Park Stadium tonight, to face Cardiff City (7.45pm).
The Rams suffered a third straight defeat on Saturday, as they went down 2-1 to promotion-chasing Middlesbrough at Pride Park Stadium.
Despite that loss, a place in the Championship's top six is still in Derby's hands ahead of the game with the Bluebirds.
Gary Rowett's men remain a point and a place behind Millwall, in sixth, after the Lions were beaten at home by Fulham on Friday night.
Derby welcome Cardiff to Pride Park for the rearranged fixture, after the original game was called off due to heavy snow.
We will have all the build-up, team news, action, analysis and reaction in our blog below.
SINGAPORE, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Crisis-wracked commodity trader Noble Group said on Friday said proposed agreements to sell four dry bulk carrier vessels have fallen through after the buyers failed to get approval from their boards for the deals by Thursday.
Noble estimated it would have received net proceeds of about $30 million if the vessels had been sold, after repayment of mortgages associated with the ships and other costs.
“Noble Group wishes to update that the vessels are, in the current market, profit generating and cash flow positive,” it said in a statement. The vessels were still available for sale and the company has started discussions with interested third parties, it added.
The proposed disposal of the vessels is a part of the company’s debt reduction plans. This week, Noble proposed a deal under which existing shareholders’ equity would be nearly wiped out, while the restructured company would have much lower debt. (Reporting by Aradhana Aravindan; editing by Richard Pullin)
With the clock ticking before the summer transfer window closes, Alfie Mawson's future at the club has been described as "unclear" by Swansea City co-owner Jason Levien amid interest from West Ham United and others.
The centre back has been long been linked with a move away from the Liberty Stadium, and it remains to be seen where his club future lies.
Elsewhere, Federico Fernandez is said to be of interest in Russia, while West Bromwich Albion have reportedly joined the race for defender Kyle Bartley.
And with just over a month to go before the campaign begins, new boss Graham Potter is yet to make his first signing since taking over at the Liberty Stadium, with young forward Yan Dhanda so far the only new face to have been brought in.
Recap the latest transfer news in our blog below.
As ever, you can join in the conversation at our Swansea City Online Facebook page or tweet us at @SwanseaCityLive.
EMBED >More News Videos Child seriously injured in accident after man runs red light
A 7-year-old boy has died from his injuries following a violent crash Tuesday afternoon in southeast Houston.The crash happened along Cullen Boulevard at Reed Road.Investigators say another car ran a red light, striking the SUV the child was in and causing that SUV to hit a truck.The young victim was rushed to Texas Children's Hospital, where he died yesterday. His identity has not been released.Another person was also hurt in the crash, but is said to be okay.Authorities are still investigating but say at this time, no charges have been filed.
Some Valentine’s Day diners were able to take in a view of the Las Vegas Valley as the sun set Tuesday from the Top of the World restaurant at Stratosphere hotel-casino.
​On the one hand, you shouldn't use a laser jammer in your car to evade speeding tickets. On the other, the fact that the North Yorkshire Police have sent this driver to jail for 8 months probably means they care less about the actual jammer and more about the fact that the driver repeatedly flipped them the bird:
Top tip: If you want to stay out of trouble, don't do what this driver did and swear at our mobile safety cameras while driving past in a car fitted with a laser jammer. Today he's beginning 8 months in jail for perverting the course of justice. https://t.co/Y5jpeOlt96 pic.twitter.com/rKQRVgNkB1 — North Yorkshire Police (@NYorksPolice) April 23, 2018
Don't worry, there's video of the hand gestures:
And here's the video of him in action... pic.twitter.com/8SuvQGbAqb — North Yorkshire Police (@NYorksPolice) April 23, 2018
So to sum up: Using a laser jammer? Bad. Chucking a guy in jail for 8 months for laser jamming? Also bad. Flipping off police cameras? Kinda rad.
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Bracco Purchased By Minervas, Grille 26, Morrie’s Steakhouse Owners
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The owners and operators of Minervas, Grille 26, and Morrie’s Steakhouse has purchased Bracco World Cafe.
Vanguard Hospitality will be rebranding the establishment that closed its doors on December 31st.
Vanguard says the new brand will embrace their concept of reflecting the company’s hospitality and standard for all their restaurants.
“We are in the early stages of our transition and look forward to announcing more details of our new concept soon,” said Vanguard CFO Michael Gjernes.
The location is expected to open this spring.
The state government will extend full cooperation to the Indian Navy in protecting fishermen and their livelihood, said TN chief minister Edappadi Palaniswami.
He was speaking at the dedication ceremony of the warship INS Chennai.
Addressing ministers, senior bureaucrats and navy officials on board INS Chennai, Palaniswami said, “Fishermen operating in traditional waters must be protected from attacks by Sri Lanka.”
Indian Navy Vice Admiral H.C.S. Bisht said, “Navy is fully geared up to meet the challenges at sea due to potent weapon platforms like INS Chennai. We are committed to providing assistance to the state whenever required.” The ship has a complement of about 45 officers and 395 personnel.
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It’s back. The Hoops Manifesto’s Sixth Annual College Dunk of the Year Tournament is back. We’ve selected 12 of the best dunks from the 2016/17 college basketball season (Canada and all levels in the U.S.) and have paired them up in a single elimination tournament (the best four dunks in our opinion heading into this get a bye into the quarterfinals). The rules are pretty simple: you, the reader, vote for which dunk is the best between each pair. Each round of voting will be open for a week and we’ll continue until we have crowned our champion.
So let’s get the show on the road – voting for the semifinals ends this Sunday at midnight Eastern.
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Jarrett Allen
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Grayson Allen
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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Trader Joe’s is recalling a chocolate chip cookie product after being alerted that the cookies may contain peanuts.
The product being recalled is “Trader Joe’s Chocolate Chip Cookies”, barcode 0068 0752, with lot code 2060 and date codes SELL BY 031218through 031818. The affected cookies were sold in East Coast stores, including New York.
No allergic reactions have been reported to date. All of the potentially affected cookies have been removed from shelves.
Anyone with a peanut allergy who purchased the affected cookies is asked to discard it return it to Trader Joe’s for a full refund.
Call Trader Joe’s Customer Relations at (626) 599-3817 [Monday through Friday, 6:00 am to 6:00 pm Pacific Time] with any questions.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - Pennsylvania Republican Sen. Scott Wagner says he's resigning from his Senate seat on Monday to focus on the governor's race.
Wagner submitted his resignation letter on Wednesday to Senate President Joe Scarnati.
Wagner's spokesman Andrew Romeo says the senator realized the best way to "bring about the most change and do the most good for the commonwealth" is by devoting all of his time and energy to the election.
He will face Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf, who is seeking a second, four-year term.
Wolf says Wagner's decision to resign after missing key votes and one month before the budget deadline "proves that he is the very worst of Harrisburg."
Wagner has held his Senate seat for the past four years.
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MOUNT PLEASANT, SC (WCBD) — Mount Pleasant Town Council met Tuesday and voted to pass a 60-day moratorium on new construction in the area of the old village. Council members hope this will help solve flooding problems.
The News 2 I-Team last week aired a story about drainage problems in the old village. At the town committees meeting last week, council members first proposed the moratorium.
Many roads in old Mount Pleasant don’t have storm drains. They are state-owned roads. Council members say flooding has become worse recently due to new development. The homes are built at a higher level than the older, existing homes. That leaves the storm water to drain into neighbors yards.
Councilman Joe Bustos says during this moratorium, council needs to come up with a plan to fix the drainage issues.
“It’s only a band aid for now, but stopping the new development, at least for a while until we have a handle on this, is what we need to do,” Bustos said.
News 2 will continue to follow this story.
John Mitchell, a lawyer and AI expert, said human beings, in general, tend to "worship supreme understanding".
Mr Mitchell claims the same drive that compels people to believe in God and follow religions will work for Artificial Intelligence.
He explained: "We [believe] there must be some higher power that causes lightning, sunsets, and crashing waves - or at least speaks to the bottom of our beings, rather than ignore them as ho-hum background."
Dr. Stephen Thaler, the President and CEO of Imagination Engines and an AI and consciousness expert, has claimed people will rely on AI to provide solutions to society's problems.
"An AI would provide the equivalent of a 'Messiah' - having many orders of magnitude more processing elements than the brain, enabling it to gift us with solutions to the most daunting social, political, economic, and environmental challenges," he said.
Pizza boxes are among the most common offenders when it comes to contamination, waste managers say. John Minchillo AP
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Penguins at a California aquarium got more than their daily helping of fish to celebrate Valentine’s Day.
Biologist Piper Dwight handed out red hearts to 14 African penguins at the California Academy of Sciences during a feeding Monday.
Visitors took photos of the animals grabbing the hearts in their beaks and waddling around their enclosure. Some even fought over the thick felt hearts that can withstand water and are adorned with messages such as “You are the water beneath my wings.”
The penguins will use them to decorate their nests. Vikki McCloskey, assistant curator of the museum’s Steinhart Aquarium, says it will encourage breeding and bonding by penguin couples.
She says male penguins in the wild attract a mate by making nests “look pretty nice.”
The annual Valentine’s event promotes conservation efforts for endangered African penguins.
A man has been charged with burgling a student home – and stealing a hammer and a bathmat.
Mark Rodriguez, aged 48, is accused of taking the low-value items from a house in Mutley.
He allegedly entered a home in Lisson Grove as a trespasser take the bathmat and hammer on August 24.
Rodriguez, of no fixed address, failed to appear at Plymouth Crown Court to enter his plea.
Recorder Paul Grumbar adjourned his case for a date to be fixed.
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Xi says Chinese are people with great spirit of struggle
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday said the Chinese are people with great spirit of struggle.
"Our pursuit of progress has never paused," Xi said at the closing meeting of the first session of the 13th National People's Congress.
The Chinese people have been aware since ancient times that "we cannot sit idle and enjoy the fruits of others' work and happiness can only be achieved through great endeavor," he said.
Venezuelan state security has detained nearly two dozen people allegedly involved in violent acts against officers during an overnight raid that left several apartment buildings in shambles.
Residents at the Los Verdes complex in Caracas say officers fired weapons, destroyed elevators, broke doors and windows and shot to death at least one pet dog.
Witness video showed an armoured truck plowing through a metal yellow gate leading to the building.
Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado says the raid amounts to “state terrorism.”
Interior Minister Nestor Reverol says 23 people identified as “terrorists” were detained for their alleged involvement in an attack on a national guard captain and three sergeants.
Two months of political upheaval in Venezuela have left nearly 70 dead, thousands detained and hundreds injured.
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There were joyous scenes last night as England won on penalties for the first time at a World Cup.
But one Three Lions supporter had a night to forget, as they were caught drink driving in Chesterfield after watching the match.
Derbyshire Roads Police said the driver blew 56 micrograms per 100 millilitres of breath when breathalysed. The legal limit is 35.
The police tweet said: "How not to celebrate an #England win by getting nicked for drink driving after watching the game. #DontDrinkAndDrive #WorldCup"
Levitt at the Falls Construction Begins “Today if Not Tomorrow”
With the groundbreaking ceremony for Levitt at the Falls now behind them, Shannon VanBuskirk, a volunteer board member for the project told KDLT Today News that crews will get to work immediately on the $4.6 million project. VanBuskirk outlines how she feels the outdoor performance venue will further transform a rapidly developing downtown Sioux Falls, in the video above.
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EMMITSBURG, Md. (AP) — Junior Robinson made four 3-pointers and scored 20 on Saturday and Mount St. Mary’s beat St. Francis (Pa.) 59-56 to move alone into second in the Northeast Conference.
Greg Alexander made a pair of free throws with 39 seconds left to give the Mount (14-11, 8-4) the lead for good at 57-56. Jonah Antonio added two free throws with 10 seconds left to cap the scoring.
The Red Flash (13-10, 7-5) missed two 3-point attempts in the final 14 seconds and dropped into a third-place tie with St. Francis Brooklyn, Robert Morris and LIU Brooklyn.
St. Francis led 11-0 after the first five minutes of the game and Mount St. Mary’s had its own run to take the lead at 14-13. From there, neither team led by more than six.
Antonio added 13 points for the Mountaineers.
Jamaal King had 17 points, and Andre Wolford and Keith Braxton scored 14 each for the Red Flash.
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BELLEVUE, Wash. -- A Seattle-area company has removed a school shooting video game off of its online platform following widespread backlash.
The "Active Shooter" video game was pulled days before it was to be released on the video-game marketplace Steam.
Valve Corp. as Steam's parent company said Tuesday that it was removing the computer video game because the developer was a "troll with a history of customer abuse."
The game was developed by Revived Games, published by Acid and lead by a person named Ata Berdiyev, who had previously been kicked off of the platform under a different business name.
The game allows players to re-create school shootings by stalking school hallways and racking up kills.
It was condemned by the parents of students killed during a Florida school shooting in February.
The following students at the Shelton Intermediate School received “Perfect
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Stiglitz said the rise of populism in the United States came as a result of three factors: the growth of inequality, people’s feeling that the ruling system is unfair, especially that the same persons who were directly responsible for the occurrence of the global financial crisis in 2008 were appointed to solve the crisis rather than be held accountable; and, finally, the loss of confidence in the elite layer of society.
Here is the weather forecast for Monday, January 2.
The region is waking up to a sunny but frosty morning.
Showers and winds are possible later, but these should ease by the afternoon with the maximum temperature around 4°C.
Tonight skies will remain clear but temperatures will fall below freezing, around -2°C.
Police have descended on Maldon at the scene of a major incident.
Witnesses say that about 15 marked and unmarked police cars have been spotted driving at speed to an area around Fitches Crescent.
Ambulances have also been spotted at the scene, off Park Drive and very close to Promenade Park, where officers have also been sighted.
The police helicopter is circling overhead and there are also reports of dog units.
One witness said: "There is police everywhere."
Another said: "About 15 police cars have drove past my house together with ambulances."
Our reporter is heading to the scene now.
Essex Police has been approached for a comment.
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Secretary of State Jesse White initiated legislation that would allow 16- and 17-year-olds to register for the state’s First Person Consent Organ/Tissue Donor Registry when they receive their driver’s license or identification card.
The legislation was introduced by state Sen. Mattie Hunter (D-Chicago) and state Rep. Deb Conroy (D-Villa Park).
“Our goal is always to save lives,” White said. “Thousands of Illinoisans are waiting for an organ. Many of those who wait are someone’s mother, father, daughter, or son. This legislation, which the vast majority of other states have implemented, is an important step in reducing the number of those on the waiting list.”
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel Chemicals (ICL) said on Sunday it completed a sale of its 50 percent holding in water desalination firm IDE Technologies for $167 million.
The final price was below an initial agreement of $178 million, ICL said in a statement to the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange.
ICL said it expects to post a capital gain of $40 million in the fourth quarter from the sale.
ICL, a top global supplier of potash, said in June that it reached a deal with a limited partnership whose general partner is a company controlled by IDE’s own chief executive, Avshalom Felber. The partnership also includes institutional bodies from Israel’s Clal Insurance.
IDE, which has built major desalination plants in the United States, Israel, India and China, is jointly owned by ICL and Israeli conglomerate Delek Group.
On October 13 next, members of Housing Action Kildare and others will be sleeping out at Newbridge Town Hall from 7 pm to 7 am to shine a light on homelessness.
They are joining groups across Ireland to raise funds to support the vital work of Focus Ireland and their aim to end homelessness in Ireland.
Family homelessness has reached historic proportions with 2,777 children currently living in emergency accommodation in Ireland, often unable to get to school, rarely getting a home cooked meal and sinking into darkness.
“We are joining Focus Ireland on October 13 to help shine a light of hope on Ireland’s changing landscape of homelessness,” said a spokesperson
“Please lend your support by sponsoring our event, or come along and join us at Newbridge Town Hall 7 pm to 7 am. All funds go to Focus Ireland.”
– As noted, WWE Hall of Famer Booker T will be replacing David Otunga on RAW commentary for the next six weeks as Otunga is off filming a movie. Above is video from today’s RAW with Booker talking about his return to the announce table. He’s interrupted by one of his former partners – Goldust. They joke about one last ride for “BookDust” before Booker noted that he’s more serious this time.
– WWE stock was up 1.73% today, closing at $21.75 per share. Today’s high was $21.76 and the low was $21.45.
– It appears Aiden English is working on a new project as he tweeted the following teaser today before RAW:
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On television I recently watched Donald Trump holding the hands of his two grandchildren as they walked off an airplane. I wonder if he thinks about his grandchildren’s future.
Is he not aware that when he makes threatening remarks to North Korea, he is provoking retaliation that could result in nuclear annihilation?
I am an 86-year-old grandmother and have six grandchildren. When I was growing up during World War II, there was a saying, “loose lips sink ships.”
It’s time to impeach this loose-lipped “fire and fury” president — for my grandchildren’s future and for the future of all grandchildren around the world.
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BAKU, Azerbaijan — The mayor of Azerbaijan’s second-largest city has been shot and wounded in an attack that also wounded his bodyguard.
The Interior Ministry said Elmar Veliyev, the mayor of Ganja, was attacked outside his office late Tuesday. It said in Wednesday’s statement that the gunman was arrested by police. His motives weren’t immediately clear.
Veliyev and his bodyguard have been hospitalized with gunshot wounds and are in stable condition.
Authorities said that President Ilham Aliyev has taken personal control of the investigation.
Ganja, a city of 330,000, is located in western Azerbaijan.
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Trump Cautions NATO Countries To Spend More On Defense – Or Else Ahead of next week's NATO summit, Steve Inskeep talks to former Supreme Allied Commander of NATO Admiral James Stavridis about how Trump's approach could affect the alliance.
Name: Cienna Norman-Thomas
School: Citrus Valley
Sport: Track and field
Year: Freshman
Noteworthy: Norman-Thomas is making a splash during her first season, winning the 400-meter title in 1 minute, 17.38 seconds at the Saddle Up Invitational hosted by Vista Murrieta. Norman-Thomas also ran the lead leg on Citrus Valley’s 1,600 relay team that won the title in 4 minutes, 9.99 seconds.
What is SoCal Prep Legends: The best athletes in Southern California will be honored at an end-of-the-school-year awards show. For more details visit socalpreplegends.com, where you can also vote for the SoCal Athletes of the Week, as well as Play of the Week.
The Syrian military says the campaign against ISIS is growing more intense, and combating ISIS is now its main priority. CNN's Frederick Pleitgen reports.
JONES MILLS, Pa. — A Pennsylvania man says he used flashing dashboard lights to mimic a police speed trap — but only so he could slow down vehicles speeding past his rural home and killing deer and endangering people.
Ricky McMillen, 57, tells WPXI-TV that he used the flashing lights on his car because he's been complaining about speeders for years and getting few results. What he says he has gotten is very smelly deer carcasses along the road in Donegal Township, about 50 miles southeast of Pittsburgh.
State police charged McMillen on Thursday with impersonating a public servant and displaying improper lights.
McMillen says he's been using the lights for a while and they've worked well.
McMillen has been mailed a summons to appear for a Dec. 15 preliminary hearing.
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OLYPHANT — A Monroe County man is accused of strangling and assaulting a woman over the weekend.
Paul Ackerman, 28, 2448 Tacoma Drive, Blakeslee, is charged with simple assault, harassment, strangulation and disorderly conduct after Olyphant police responded to a home at 609 Susquehanna Ave. about 5:15 p.m. Saturday. Ackerman is accused of pushing a woman there to the ground and choking her following an argument, according to court documents.
Ackerman was released on $20,000 unsecured bail. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Tuesday.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Los Angeles company that sold jewelry for children that contained dangerous levels of toxic lead and cadmium has been fined $1.6 million.
State officials on Tuesday said a judge approved the judgment this month against Luxy Accessory and its owner, Hyun Sook Kim.
The Department of Toxic Substances says Luxy sold jewelry, including some for children, with excessive lead and cadmium levels. One pendant was found to be 80 percent lead.
Some items were labelled “lead free.”
Luxy was one of several companies sued by the state attorney general’s office six years ago for selling tainted jewelry.
But authorities say repeated inspections showed Luxy continued to sell tainted jewelry until it was quarantined last year.
The company has no working phone number and couldn’t be reached Tuesday.
Lenny has relocated his family back to the town where he and his friends grew up. But this time, the adults are the ones learning lessons from their kids.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court is keeping in place a revised map of Pennsylvania’s congressional districts, turning down a request from Republican leaders in the state Legislature.
The court’s order Monday declining to put on hold the revised map comes as incumbents and potential challengers are circulating petitions to get on the May primary ballot.
The court is declining to halt a series of decisions by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court that threw out a 2011 Republican-crafted map and established a new map of the state’s 18 districts.
Pennsylvania’s 2011 map is generally considered among the most gerrymandered in the nation, and Democrats hope new district lines will boost their chances of reclaiming majority control of the U.S. House.
GILBERT - A softball coach at a junior high school has been arrested on charges of sexual conduct with a minor and sexual abuse, Gilbert (Ariz.) police said.
Jael Cerda, 23, was arrested on Tuesday after allegedly engaging in sexual activity with a 14-year-old girl who goes to Gilbert Junior High School.
Police say Cerda is a para-professional who is not a teacher, but worked at the school as a coach.
There is no information suggesting Cerda engaged in activities with other students. Officials do not believe any of the incidents took place on school grounds or during school hours.
The victim's parents reportedly alerted police to the incident early on, helping with the investigation.
BOSTON >> The host of one of NPR’s most successful programs has been suspended while the network investigates sexual misconduct allegations.
The allegations against “On Point” host Tom Ashbrook include that he engaged in “creepy” sex talks and gave unwanted hugs, neck and back rubs to 11 mostly young women and men who worked on the show. They were contained in a document and confirmed in multiple interviews by WBUR-FM, the Boston station that produces the show.
Ashbrook was put on leave last week.
In a text to the station, Ashbrook said: “I am sure that once the facts come out that people will see me for who I am — flawed but caring and decent in all my dealings with others.”
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As California burns, Congress is planning to limit taxpayers’ ability to write off losses from future wildfires and other disasters.
The disaster write-off is one of the many little-known deductions set to be mostly wiped out in the GOP tax plan, but it’s getting fresh attention because of the fires that have devastated parts of Southern California over the last week.
The House tax bill entirely eliminates the deduction that allows people to claim uninsured losses after all types of disasters; the Senate version allows people to take the deduction only if the president declares a federal disaster.
So far this year, nearly 58,000 wildfires have burned more than 9 million acres in the U.S., according to the National Interagency Fire Center. Only a small number would qualify taxpayers for relief under the Senate bill.
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Ferrari could be about to announce a ’new’ major sponsor for 2018.
Recently, the Spanish bank Santander announced that it is leaving Ferrari and F1.
The Spanish newspaper ABC now reports that the signage on the rear wing could be replaced for 2018 with a brand called IQOS.
According to ’invisible’ Ferrari sponsor Philip Morris, Iqos is a high-tech technology device that heats rather than burns tobacco, releasing a ’nicotine-containing vapour’ for the user.
"Ferrari is finalising the agreement with Iqos about replacing the agreement with Santander," ABC claimed.
It is not clear if Iqos would contravene F1’s strict ban on tobacco advertising.
An Afghan official says that at least one police officer has been killed by a roadside bomb in eastern Logar province, Afghanistan. Salim Saleh, spokesman for the provincial governor in Logar, said on Monday that four other people including a district police commander and three road construction engineers were wounded in the blast.
Meanwhile at least six people were wounded in another explosion near the western city of Herat on Sunday evening. No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attacks in Logar and Herat provinces.
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Wonderball is an interactive ping pong table which adds a digital twist to traditional table tennis.
The hi-tech table uses digital projectors and sensors which track the movements of the ball, allowing many different games to be played on it.
Wonderball can be played by up to 20 people at a time, allowing friends and spectators to join in and play together.
You can find the table in London bar Bounce Ping Pong, which will be launching phase one of the games on nine tables across their two London venues, with a phase 2 of more games and more tables coming in 2018.
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AUBURN, Maine (AP) — Emergency responders say a malfunction in a fire-suppression system at a Maine airport filled a building with foam and briefly trapped four people inside.
The Sun Journal reports firefighters responding to the Lufthansa hangar at Auburn-Lewiston Municipal Airport on Monday morning walked into a wall of foam higher than their heads.
Fire Chief Geoff Low says it appears an error caused the foam to discharge, filling the entire hangar.
Firefighters were able to find people who were lost inside the building. Low says they were on an upper level and were able to stay out of the foam itself.
The Sun Journal reports a few people were covered in the foam and some inhaled it. Two people were taken to a hospital and are expected to be released.
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Winning numbers drawn in 'LuckyDay Lotto Midday' game
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the Illinois Lottery's "LuckyDay Lotto Midday" game were:
17-20-23-38-43
(seventeen, twenty, twenty-three, thirty-eight, forty-three)
Charli XCX, photo by Charlotte Rutherford
Charli XCX has returned today with a new single. It’s called “5 In The Morning” and can be streamed down below via Spotify.
“5 In The Morning” follows “Girls”, her (somewhat problematic) collaboration with Rita Ora, Cardi B, and Bebe Rexha. It also comes after Pop2, her 2017 mixtape featuring Carly Rae Jepsen, Tove Lo, and Mykki Blanco, and MØ. The new single is also presumably our first preview of Charli XCX’s official Sucker follow-up.
“i am going to release a lot music this year. and a lot of videos. you’re gonna be so fucking sick of me,” Charli tweeted.
i am going to release a lot music this year. and a lot of videos. you’re gonna be so fucking sick of me. — CHARLI XCX (@charli_xcx) May 30, 2018
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The recorded killing of an innocent man walking on a Cleveland street is the latest to be published to a public Facebook audience. On Easter Sunday, a man named Steve Stephens allegedly published to Facebook a video of what appears to be him approaching an innocent man walking along 93rd Street in the large Ohio city, then shooting and killing him.
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It was a scene out of weather Apocalypse at Howard Futch Memorial Park at Paradise Beach Florida Friday, Saturday and Sunday as the kick-off event for the 2018 Eastern Surfing Associations 3 event regional qualifying went off in some of the gnarliest conditions in recent memory for this event, especially on Sunday. Look for more coverage later this week but, for now, here is a sneak peek with more to come later this week at www.easternsurf.com. – Mez –
THE Maryborough Fire Station and its surrounding buildings were mapped and scanned at the weekend by the University of Queensland.
The scanning, which was done using hand-held devices which emitted a laser beat, to create a 3D model of the existing building.
This step was done ahead of the development of a new fire station and emergency response centre that is coming soon to Maryborough.
Hyne Timber plan to submit the detailed proposal next year.
The photos are from Al, who explains: “Attached to the railing where the two bike paths merge under the south end of the 1st Ave Bridge is a new ‘Ghost Bike.’ It definitely wasn’t there Friday evening and I truly believe it wasn’t there this morning around 6 am, but it is there now. Dedicated to ‘Marvin Miller died doing what he loved…March 17, 2006…’.” This is attached, a picture of Mr. Miller and the text of his obituary:
We found one online report about the deadly crash, from seattlepi.com. If you haven’t heard about “ghost bikes” before, they’re explained here.
Just as there’s room for more than one movie about superheroes, there’s room for more than one movie about attending weddings under false pretenses. The frankness in “Mike and Dave...
Canadian Pacific Rail recently notified the city about the timing of the project, Schoonhoven told the city council at its Monday meeting. There are several spots where the bolts are protruding from the surface, which makes for a bumpy ride.
The work will take about a week. The railroad will do all the work with its own crew. The city is responsible for bituminous patching.
The roundabout work on County Road 46 is scheduled to be completed before the crossing work begins.
Unbuilt road vacated
In another action that wasn't reported in other council stories, the council took final action to vacate a dedicated but unbuilt public road, 42nd Ave. West, which has already been re-aligned, near the Airport Industrial Park.
The city determined there is no public use for a street there as platted.
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Chris Franjola is a writer/comedian who began his comedy career on Long Island. Chris was a writer and a regular performer on E!'s hit show "Chelsea Lately" for 8 years.
Melania Trump detests her husband Donald Trump and it shows. She’s given up on keeping up the appearance of a happy marriage and at this point, she just wants him to stay as far away from her as possible.
The most recent evidence that Melania is fed up with Donald Trump is this video of the president trying to hold her hand.
That moment when your wife resists holding your hand… PRICELESS. 🤣🤣 @realDonaldTrump pic.twitter.com/hDpPddTv5C — BetsyBits (@BetsyBits) April 24, 2018
This wouldn’t be the first time Melania curved her husband. Hit the flip for more times she proved she wasn’t here for him.
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SACRAMENTO (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the California Lottery's "Daily 4" game were:
4-1-5-1
(four, one, five, one)
¶ Ticket-holders with all four winning numbers in the order given win the top prize. Lesser amounts are also awarded to ticket-holders with other varying combinations of the winning numbers.
Residents of the Highland-Pierron Fire Protection District can now contact the fire department to not only purchase a wide variety of smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and fire extinguishers at wholesale prices, but a member of the fire department will also come out to install the products, offer advice on placement and quantity, and perform a walk-through of the home to identify other areas of increased risk if the homeowner desires. Provided
BLYTHEWOOD, S.C. (AP) – A 20-year-old woman who authorities say choked and assaulted her 5-month-old daughter has been charged with attempted murder.
News outlets report the Richland County Sheriff’s Department said in a news release that Jacklyn Sellers was arrested Saturday afternoon. Deputies say Sellers hit her daughter in the face and threw her against a wall, in addition to choking her.
The release says Sellers also injured herself with a knife.
Both Sellers and the baby were taken to the hospital. The baby suffered serious injuries and remains hospitalized. She has bene placed into protective custody.
Sellers was booked into the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center. It’s unclear if she has a lawyer.
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Canada police: Van hits at least 8 people in Toronto
TORONTO (AP) — Canadian police say a van in Toronto has struck at least 8 people, but that the cause of the incident and the extent of the injuries are not yet known.
Authorities say the white van hit the crowd of pedestrians in north Toronto.
Police spokeswoman Meaghan Gray says the van apparently jumped the curb, but the reason is not yet known.
The incident occurred Monday as Cabinet ministers from the G7 countries were gathered in Toronto to discuss a range of international issues in the run-up to the G7 meeting near Quebec City in June.
Ramona Air Attack Base opened Monday in preparation for the fire season, said Cal Fire officials.
Cal Fire will staff two S-2T fixed wing air tankers and one OV-10A air tactical platform in Ramona, the oldest air attack base in Cal Fire's system of 13 strategically placed bases, said Capt. Issac Sanchez.
“Both air tankers are capable of delivering 1,200 gallons of fire retardant per drop and have a maximum operating range of 500 miles when fully loaded,” he said.
In addition to the aircraft positioned at Ramona, Cal Fire operates 21 S-2T air tankers, 14 OV-10A air tactical platforms, and 12 UH-1H Super Huey helicopters. The statewide roster is the largest number of firefighting aircraft owned by any agency in the world, Sanchez said.
Rescued Syrian refugees look at photos of their missing and believed to have drowned compatriots on a smartphone, at the Hal Far open centre for migrants. File photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi
The October 11, 2013 migrant tragedy in which more than 50 people died has been recorded in a feature film by journalist Fabrizio Gatti Un Unico Destino, that will feature first on Sky Atlantic on October 15.
The film includes testimony of a Maltese soldier who witnessed the shipwreck, l’Espresso reported.
More than 50 people – and possibly up to 200 – died that day when many others were saved by Maltese and Italian forces.
A boat full of Syrian and Palestinian migrants capsized after taking in water 60 miles south of Lampedusa. The Armed Forces of Malta rescued 143 migrants and 56 were taken to the Italian island.
A number of Italian navy officers had been charged of manslaughter and failure to render assistance during the tragedy before the Italian courts.
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Matz was diagnosed with a slight strain of his left middle finger and it is unclear if he will be able to make his next scheduled start, James Wagner of The New York Times reports.
The strain, which is near the knuckle, has rendered Matz day-to-day, and the Mets have yet to determine whether he will be able to start Sunday's game against the Cubs. New York has been ravaged by injuries and poor performances in the rotation of late, so they will likely turn to Matz if at all possible.
McLEAN, Va. (AP) - It's an annual rite in Fairfax County, one of the wealthiest counties in America: hundreds of second-graders trooping off to private psychologists, taking IQ tests to prove they're worthy of the county's advanced academic programs.
Data obtained by The Associated Press show the system exacerbates a problem plaguing gifted programs in Fairfax and across the nation: worthy black and Hispanic students are mostly left out.
In Fairfax County, all second-graders take intelligence tests to help determine whether they should be placed into gifted programs. Parents who don't like the results can file appeals, supported by tests they pay for themselves.
But only 3 percent of the kids admitted to the gifted program through these appeals are black or Hispanic, even though they make up a third of the school-system population.
The suspected abuse was reported Saturday. The victim, identified as Kingsley Elizabeth Schwartz, succumbed to her injuries Monday afternoon at ProMedica Toledo Hospital, sheriff’s officials reported. (Photo: File)
An Ida man has been charged with abusing a 9-month-old girl who has died from her injuries, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office said Monday.
The suspected abuse was reported Saturday. The victim, identified as Kingsley Elizabeth Schwartz, succumbed to her injuries Monday afternoon at ProMedica Toledo Hospital, sheriff’s officials reported.
An autopsy to determine cause and manner of death is scheduled at the Lucas County Coroner’s Office in Toledo, Ohio.
Earlier Monday, Justin Charles Davis, 32, was arraigned in 1st District Court on first-degree child abuse charges stemming from the incident.
He remains jailed on a $500,000 bond, authorities said.
Anyone with information on the case is asked to call (734) 240-7719.
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Police want to speak to these two men in relation to a burglary at a golf club between Christmas and New Year.
South Wales Police is appealing for information after the incident at the Grove Golf Club, in Porthcawl , on Thursday, December 29.
Items stolen from the club included cash from the till, two charity collection boxes, and bottles of wine and spirits.
The club, in Nottage, was targeted between 4am and 6.45am.
Police are now appealing to anyone who recognises the men captured in CCTV images, or who saw anything suspicious at the time, to call 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 quoting reference 1600500267.
The average medical sales rep is pulling down $147,424 a year, according to MedReps.com, which recently published its 2017 Medical Sales Salary Report , but that figure includes an average bonus of $53,405. Average base salary is $95,791.
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(Adds company forecast) Apr 25 (Reuters)- Create Restaurants Holdings Inc CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (in billions of yen unless specified) Year ended Year ended Year to Feb 28, 2018 Feb 28, 2017 Feb 28, 2019 LATEST YEAR-AGO COMPANY RESULTS RESULTS FORECAST Sales 116.57 113.53 125.00 (+2.7 pct) (+9.9 pct) Operating 6.41 5.86 7.60 (+9.5 pct) (-13.2 pct) Recurring 6.89 6.35 7.40 (+8.6 pct) (-13.5 pct) Net 2.50 3.29 5.10 (-24.0 pct) (-0.8 pct) EPS 26.50 yen 34.89 yen 4,000.00 yen EPS Diluted 26.43 yen 34.61 yen Ann Div 10.00 yen 13.00 yen 12.00 yen -Q2 Div 5.00 yen 6.50 yen 6.00 yen -Q4 Div 5.00 yen 6.50 yen 6.00 yen NOTE - Create Restaurants Holdings Inc. To see Company Overview page, click reuters://REALTIME/verb=CompanyData/ric=3387.T
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The Don Harrington Discovery Center will open their exhibit on the music of nature on Saturday.
The Wild Music exhibit will show visitors the music that surrounds them in the natural world.
Visitors will be able to experience this music through hands-on activities.
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The exhibit will also show how human music is inspired by nature, from whales to insects.
Tickets to the DHDC are 11 dollars for adults and eight dollars for children ages three -12.
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Orange County ESD 1 is responding to a house fire on the 100 block of University St.
A child was trapped in the house, but a good Samaritan pulled the child from the burning building.
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× Bonfield Named SEC Player Of The Week
FAYETTEVILLE (KFSM) – Luke Bonfield has been swinging a hot bat for more than a month and Monday he was recognized for another solid week in the middle of the Arkansas offense.
The Razorbacks’ outfielder was named the SEC player of the week following a four game stretch in which he hit .400 with two home runs and led Arkansas to four straight wins, including a three game sweep of conference foe Georgia. In the four games, Bonfield went 8-of-20 with 11 RBI and scored five runs.
Bonfield is third on the Razorbacks’ with a .329 season average and has seven home runs and 35 RBI.
Arkansas and Bonfield will face Memphis on both Tuesday and Wednesday this week. Game one of the midweek series will be at Baum Stadium while Wednesday’s game will be held at Dickey Stephens Park in North Little Rock.
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When the Nation is staring in the face of a tragedy, there are always hundreds of things that need to be said. Even in recent years, we’ve learned that many times: Waco. The University of Virginia. Aurora. Charleston. Orlando.
And now, in the wake of the horror that broke loose in Las Vegas on Sunday night, I know there are a million conversations we need to have, on a National level. The trouble is, we don’t really know where to start – because we don’t really know what happened. So long as we don’t know what happened, it’s far too soon to start having the political conversations about affiliations; we can’t really talk about gun control, because we don’t yet know how the Vegas shooter came to have possession of those guns, let alone how many there were, or how he got them into the hotel.
The storm that started Wednesday and is snarling the morning commute will dry up in the next couple of hours, but a third round of wet weather is on its way.
Another rainstorm is expected to blanket Southern California starting Friday afternoon.
Curt Kaplan, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service, says we can expect the heaviest rains to roll in by Friday night.
"I'm not anticipating any issues with the burn areas but we should still get some pretty good moderate type of rain," Kaplan said.
The wet weather will dry up by Saturday afternoon and the rest of the weekend should be clear and sunny — perfect for anyone running the L.A. Marathon on Sunday morning.
There are two sides to the story! Well, after harassing our receptionist… Melissa’s husband got through the POWER lines . This is NOW the craziest LIVE call our show has ever received!
TOYOTA, Japan — Yuya Osako and Shu Kurata scored second-half goals Friday as Japan beat New Zealand 2-1 in a friendly.
With three minutes left, Kurata scored with a header off a pass from Hiroki Sakai.
New Zealand managed to keep Japan off the scoreboard in the first half, but the hosts scored in the 50th minute. Hotaru Yamaguchi earned a spot kick with a shot from outside the box that went off the right arm of Andrew Durante. Osako calmly converted for his seventh international goal.
Chris Wood equalized for New Zealand nine minutes later.
“We may have won but it was not easy at all,” Japan coach Vahid Halilhodzic said. “New Zealand defended very well.”
Japan hosts Haiti in Yokohama on Tuesday.
Jens Kruger, celebrated North Carolina banjo player, and one-half of the popular Kruger Brothers, has scheduled surgery for early next month to remove a tumor recently discovered on one of his kidneys.
The tumor was discovered while Jens was hospitalized for treatment of a severe infection he contracted while returning to the US from his native home in Switzerland, where the band had been recently touring.
There has been no mention of any loss of kidney function, and doctors expect a complete recovery following surgery. Though a number of shows in Switzerland will need to be rescheduled for early in 2019, Jens and his brother Uwe are looking forward to seeing all their friends and fans at MerleFest at the end of April.
Likewise, no interruption is anticipated for the upcoming Kruger Brothers Music Academy in Wilkesboro, NC this May.
Jens is recuperating now at home, and using the down time to write some new music.
Let’s all hope for Jens to be back in the pink soon!
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KNOXVILLE (WATE) – A Knox County grand jury returned an indictment for Bryant Christopher Mitchell in the death of a 17-year-old Knoxville boy.
Bryant Christopher Mitchell, also known as “Honcho Da Bos” or “Baily Mac,” was indicted for first-degree murder Monday for the killing of Caleb Arwood. Arwood was found shot multiple times in November 2016 in an alley in Western Heights.
Previous story: Family members mourn shooting of Knoxville teen
The grand jury returned a gang enhancement. According to prosecutors Mitchell was a member of the Gangster Disciples gang, which has been linked to dozens of crimes in the Knoxville area.
Mitchell is in the Knox County jail with a $250,000 bond.
Dec 12 (Reuters) - Changchun Sinoenergy Corp:
* SAYS IT PLANS TO INVEST 100 MILLION YUAN IN INVESTMENT FUND WORTH 600 MILLION YUAN ($90.61 million) Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2BUXBOs Further company coverage: ($1 = 6.6217 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
Safran Aircraft Engines now has clearly plotted the technological trajectory a counterrotating open rotor (CROR) engine can be part of, somewhere between an ultra-high bypass ratio (UHBR) turbofan and a boundary-layer-ingestion (BLI) configuration. Despite wavering interest from the rest of the industry, the France-based company believes its ground demonstrator here in Istres is proving the architecture is certifiable in terms of both safety and noise. It says it would be an efficient ...
Franz Ferdinand have released a new video for “Glimpse of Love,” a fun and irreverent track from their latest album Always Ascending. The song is a great, funky dance track on an album full of them and the new video, directed by Alice Kunisue, is as silly and charming as the song itself. It follows the band members around a farm, who are being deadly serious while doing goofy choreographed dances. Visually it is reminiscent of an old BBC documentary, which adds to the comedy of it all. After a long absence between albums, Franz Ferdinand has used their return to music as an excuse to experiment and have a good time, if nothing else, they’ve certainly been entertaining to watch.
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The city of Palma on the Spanish island of Majorca will ban residents from renting apartments to tourists in order to curb rental costs for locals.
The city is the first in Spain to introduce the measure, which will be regarded with interest by other areas suffering from the effects of mass tourism.
The decision was taken by the coalition of left-wing councillors who run the city following complaints that rental costs had been rising out of control because tourists were willing to pay more than locals could afford during the holiday season.
On the evening of February 9, a Mexican navy helicopter hovering over the city of Tepic in the Pacific coast state of Nayarit laced a home in the city with a six-second stream of machine-gun fire. Mexican officials said the gunfire came because gunmen had opened fire on marines with " high-caliber " weapons in the area and then barricaded themselves in the upper level of a house.
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Car hits 2-year-old girl at pediatric office
Metro Police say a 2-year-old girl is in critical condition after she was struck by a car outside a pediatric office in southwest Las Vegas.
Police say the girl was with her family when she walked out from between two parked cars and was hit in the office's parking lot Monday afternoon.
Police say doctors from the pediatric center initially treated the girl and she was later flown to a trauma center.
Police say she received a severe head injury and underwent surgery. Her condition was still critical Monday night.
Police say the 35-year-old driver stayed at the scene and cooperated with police. Officers say the man did not appear to be impaired.
SAN FRANCISCO—A gunman shot and killed three workers in a United Parcel Service warehouse facility here Wednesday morning, before turning the weapon on himself.
The suspected shooter, whose identity hasn’t been released, died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, police said. The shooter was wearing a UPS uniform, police said, though...
Emergency services have arrived at a street in Rochester after a car crashed into the front of a Papa's fish and chip shop.
The crash, according to one onlooker, happened at around 10.45am.
One car is said to have gone into the front of the fish and chip takeaway on the corner of Beatty Road, just off City Way.
According to the witness, the driver has come away unscathed, but this is yet to be confirmed by official statements released to us by the police.
Firefighters are reportedly at the scene.
The crash is not thought to be affecting traffic on the main City Way, and people can still access One Stop convenience store, just next door.
If you have an update to give us, call the news room on 01303 851655 or email victoria.chessum@kentlive.news.
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Boys & Girls Club celebrates season’s end with fun in the sun
The Boys and Girls Club of Crittenden County hosted its annual Spring Sports end-ofthe- season party this past weekend at Tilden Rodgers Park in West Memphis. The West Memphis Police Department provided free snow cones for the duration of the event. The Boys and Girls Club offered special thanks to all the volunteers, coaches, parents and players that contributed to all the organization’s spring sports this season. Fall sports registration at the West Memphis Boys and Girls Club is in session. Special discounts are offered for those who register before July 15.
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BERLIN May 3 German fashion house Hugo Boss reported a better-than-expected increase in first-quarter sales and net profit on Wednesday, helped by a recovery in China as well as growth in Britain, where the weak pound has boosted tourist spending.
Hugo Boss said net profit rose 25 percent to 48 million euros ($52 million) on sales up 1 percent to 651 million euros, beating average analyst forecasts for 46 million and 641 million respectively, according to a Reuters poll.
The results add to signs of a pickup in demand for luxury goods, particularly in China, with companies including LVMH , the world's biggest luxury goods group, and Hermes recently reporting a recovery.
($1 = 0.9152 euros) (Reporting by Emma Thomasson; Editing by Maria Sheahan)
Watson (calf) took part in Friday's practice, Jeff Zrebiec of The Baltimore Sun reports.
It won't be clear until after Friday's practice how much work Watson was able to get in, but his presence alone bodes well for his Week 5 status after he was unable to get any work in the previous two days. The Ravens will release an official update on Watson's availability this week when they release their final injury report Friday afternoon.
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In November, voters in El Cajon approved a City-sponsored Ballot Initiative, "Measure S," establishing District Elections in the City of El Cajon, Starting with the 2018 City Council elections. The Council held its first hearing to receive public testimony and to review the criteria for establishing District Election Mapping on January 24, 2017. The second hearing is set for February 14, at 7p.m. in the City Council Chamber. The public is encouraged to attend and offer input once again. For more information call 619-441-1737.
Justin Bieber is spending quality time with a new leading lady.
The singer spent Wednesday night with Ballers actress and model Paola Paulin at a very date-like dinner at the Chateau Marmont in Hollywood. Prior to going out eat, they met up with other friends and went to church, Us Weekly reports.
A source confirmed to People: “He was with her at Chateau and told people the next day she was ‘hot as s—.'" The pair were photographed on Wednesday in a car as they left the Beverly Hills church together:
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In late September, the two looked happy as they were photographed departing from church:
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At the time a source told E! News of Bieber and Paulin's relationship: "He enjoys her company and hanging out with her, but he has not called her his girlfriend. He is still focusing on his health right now."
Whether or not they're just friends or something more, you've got to admit that they make a great pair.
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NEW YORK — Remember Jeremy Meeks, the "hot felon"? His mug shot went viral after police posted it to Facebook, winning the hearts of women everywhere. Now he has traded in his orange jumpsuit for designer threads.
Meeks, 33, made his New York Fashion Week debut in designer Philipp Plein's show on Monday.
The Californian earned the nickname “Hot Felon” and became an internet sensation in 2014 after his mug shot for felony weapons charges went viral.
While he was still behind bars, Meeks signed with a modeling agency. He served two years in prison and was released last March. On Monday, Meeks hit the runway donned in a black shirt, black pants, black boots, and a black puffer coat with a fur hood.
Since his release from prison, Meeks has been keeping his fans happy with posts on his Instagram page.
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COLUMBUS (WCMH) – A portion of a north Columbus neighborhood was evacuated Monday after a construction crew ruptured a natural gas line.
It happened along Delegate Drive, near the York Golf Club.
According to firefighters, residents of several homes were forced to evacuate.
The leak was contained, but Columbis Gas is still working at the scene. No word yet on when the road or homes will be reopened.
Graphene-reinforced concrete offers a stronger, more durable option
In a recent study, researchers describe how the composite material, fortified by graphene, is at least two times as strong and four times more water-resistant than conventional concrete and could make future construction more sustainable.
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The Delegation of the European Union to Armenia and EU Member States’ Embassies in Armenia have issued the following statement:
The European Union takes note of the resignation of Prime Minister Serzh Sargsyan. We applaud the peaceful nature of the changes that we have been witnessing.
It remains imperative that the current situation is resolved swiftly and peacefully. A national dialogue involving all political stakeholders remains crucial.
On this important day in the history of the Armenians, the European Union looks forward to continuing working together with Armenia to implement the ambitious EU-Armenia agenda in line with the Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement unanimously ratified by the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia on 11 April 2018, with a view to consolidating democracy, strengthening the rule of law and protecting human rights, as well as building a prosperous and resilient economic and social system.
Martin Muntean, 11 Warren Grove, Boyle, Co. Roscommon pleaded guilty to driving with no insurance on April 16, 2017 at Great Meadow, Boyle.
Carrick-on-Shannon District Court heard the 23-year-old single man who lives with his parents in Boyle was stopped that day and was found to have no insurance. The tax on the car was out since April 2016. The car was seized.
He has a previous conviction for no insurance at Athlone District Court in January 2014 where he was fined €1,000 and disqualified for two years.
Judge Kevin Kilrane convicted and fined him €300 for the offence, giving him five months to pay, and disqualified him from driving for four years. He was also convicted of having no tax which was taken into consideration.
“It’s very important you do not drive while disqualified,” he told the defendant.
March 19 (Reuters) - Cadbury Nigeria Plc:
* FY ENDED DEC 2017 REVENUE 33.08 BILLION NAIRA VERSUS 29.98 BILLION NAIRA YEAR AGO‍​
* FY PROFIT BEFORE TAX 350.3 MILLION NAIRA VERSUS LOSS OF 562.8 MILLION NAIRA YEAR AGO
* RECOMMENDS TOTAL DIVIDEND OF 16 KOBO PER SHARE OF 50 KOBO EACH Source: bit.ly/2pptlGK Further company coverage: (Reuters.Briefs@thomsonreuters.com)
March 19 (Reuters) - Kindred Healthcare Inc:
* LEADING PROXY ADVISORY FIRM ISS RECOMMENDS KINDRED STOCKHOLDERS VOTE “FOR” THE TRANSACTION WITH TPG CAPITAL, WELSH, CARSON, ANDERSON & STOWE AND HUMANA INC.
* KINDRED HEALTHCARE INC - KINDRED’S SPECIAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS IS SCHEDULED TO TAKE PLACE ON MARCH 29, 2018 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reuters.Brief@thomsonreuters.com)
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* Exec says strong need to make automation and productivity improvements
* Exec says environment is challenging, guidance low based on Q4 performance
* Exec says continue to be positive on financial services
* Exec says expect some of the discretionary spends to come back later in the year
* Exec says expect retail business to be soft or volatile in the coming year Further company coverage: (Reporting By Sankalp Phartiyal)
× Governor Gary Herbert declares ‘State of Emergency’ in Utah due to high fire danger
SALT LAKE CITY – Utah Governor Gary Herbert issued an executive order Tuesday night, declaring a State of Emergency for the month of July in Utah due to high fire danger.
Herbert cited dry and dangerous conditions and multiple wildfires actively burning as part of his reason for declaring the State of Emergency. He also wrote that drought conditions, and extreme temperatures justified his decision.
@GovHerbert issues an Executive Order declaring a “State of Emergency” for the entire State of Utah, for Wildland Fire Management effective for the month of July 2018. #OneLessSpark pic.twitter.com/GRbtpuRa6L — Utah Fire Info (@UtahWildfire) July 4, 2018
Herbert said that “immediate action” would be required to suppress fires in Utah and work to maintain safety in their aftermath.
March 28 Serious Fraud Office Confirms Reached An Agreement With Tesco Stores Limited
* Which, if approved by the crown court, will result in a deferred prosecution agreement
* Sfo says tesco will pay fine of 129 million pounds ($161.77 million)and sfo's full costs, if dpa is approved Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.7974 pounds)
YORK, Pa. — A man who called police on a group of black women golfers accused of playing too slowly at a Pennsylvania golf club denied to dispatchers that he was acting out of racism.
In one of two recordings of calls to police posted by the York Daily Record, the caller says the group was “holding everybody up” and one of the women had accused the Grandview Golf Club of racism. He said no weapons were involved “other than her mouth.”
The golf club in York apologized following the April 21 incident. The women were club members and described the experience as demeaning and discriminatory.
Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl is expected to plead guilty soon to desertion and misbehavior before the enemy rather than face trial for leaving his Afghanistan post.
That's according to two individuals with knowledge of the case.
They tell The Associated Press that Bergdahl will submit the plea later this month and sentencing will start Oct. 23. The individuals weren't authorized to discuss the case and demanded anonymity.
The 31-year-old Bergdahl could face up to five years in prison on the desertion charge and a life sentence for misbehavior.
Bergdahl left his Afghanistan post in 2009 and was held captive by the Taliban for about five years. He was released in 2014 in a prisoner swap for five Taliban detainees, sparking an emotional debate about negotiating with hostage takers.
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“FCC Plans December Vote to Kill Net Neutrality Rules” – Bloomberg Politics
Net neutrality EXPLAINED – The New Yorker
“Congress took $101 million in donations from the ISP industry — here’s how much your lawmaker got | Comcast, Verizon, AT&T, and others spread their money far and wide to influence your government”
Toomey – $$442,778
Casey – $319,832
Smucker – $19,750
So, most likely, Sid and Sally Citizen, you and we are already screwed by the big money “elected public servants” elected to represent “whom?”
Khartoum — The Judicial and Legal Science Institute organized, Monday, a Training of Trainers Workshop on Child Justice in Sudan in cooperation with the United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) .
The workshop which is supervised by a UICEF Expert, targeted the elements of the judiciary and the judges of the General Prosecution.
Director of the Institute, Dr. Sawsan Saed tols SUNA that the main goal for holding the workshop is supporting of principles for child justice and preparing trainers in this connection, adding that a guide, including means and standards that cope with the international conventions, was issued for the interest of the violators And victim children.
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A Spirit Airlines Airbus A319-100, registration N526NK performing flight NK-153 from Fort Lauderdale,FL to San Salvador , departed Fort Lauderdale's runway 28L and was climbing through FL310 when the crew stopped the climb and decided to return to Fort Lauderdale advising no assistance was needed. The aircraft landed safely on Fort Lauderdale's runway 28R about 50 minutes after departure.
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MEDINA, Ohio (AP) — A 23-year-old University of Akron accounting student has been named the nation’s top grocery bagger after claiming the Ohio title two years in a row.
The Medina (meh-DY’-nuh) Gazette (http://bit.ly/2lOUoJ0 ) reports Brady Long returns to Wadsworth with a $10,000 prize after winning the National Grocers Association’s Best Bagger championship.
Long packs up groceries at Buehler’s Fresh Foods. He competed against nearly two dozen others during the bagging championship in Las Vegas, where they were judged on speed, technique and other factors, including style and attitude.
He says he’ll use the prize money to help him replace his current vehicle, a 1996 van.
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Information from: The Medina County Gazette, http://www.medina-gazette.com
Italy bosses confirm Ancelotti talks, insist no front-runner – Vanguard
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Easter is less soggy in Menlo Park than other parts of Bay Area
How the rainy weather affected your Easter plans depended on where you were celebrating in the Bay Area. This reporter spent the morning to early afternoon just on the other side of the Caldecott tunnel where it alternated between heavy mist and drenching downpours.
But here in Menlo drier conditions prevailed, with InMenlo weather watcher Bill Russ recording only .05″, bringing his total to 34″ season-to-date.
When the sun comes out, so do the poppies, which seem particularly abundant around town this year.
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Future Market Insights has announced the addition of the "Organic Electronics Market: Global Industry Analysis and Opportunity Assessment 2014 - 2020" report to their offering. Organic electronics is a branch of electronics that deals with design, formulation and application of organic materials that possess electrical properties.
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Workers at a north-end Toronto recycling plant were being decontaminated early Friday due to an unknown substance that caused some to have difficulty breathing.
Toronto Fire Dept. platoon chief Doug Harper said crews arrived at the facility (near Arrow Road and Sheppard Avenue) just before midnight because of an unknown substance which created what he called a "minor irritant."
Harper says several people experienced respiratory difficulties but firefighters have so far been unable to identify and find the substance.
Two people were reportedly taken to hospital.
ELK COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect after an alleged knife attack and chase.
On Saturday, deputies along with Elk County EMS and Fire and rescue responded to a 911 call of a woman with a head injury that was losing a lot of blood, according to a media release. A medical helicopter was launched.
When deputies arrived on scene they found that the victim had been taken to the hospital by personal vehicle.
Through the investigation law enforcement found that the victim’s injury was a result of a stabbing. At the same time, a suspect was found driving a stolen vehicle in a neighboring County.
The suspect fled from an attempted a traffic stop and led law enforcement through four counties before he was taken into custody. Kansas Bureau of Investigation was called to assist the Elk County Sheriff’s Office with the investigation. Suspect was first appeared in court on August 14th 2017 on aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
Authorities did not release the name of the suspect.
– WWE released this short interview with former SmackDown Live Women’s Champion Alexa Bliss. In the video below, she talks about being traded to Monday Night RAW and tonight’s RAW being held in her hometown of Columbus, Ohio.
EXCLUSIVE: @AlexaBliss_WWE is here to take over the #RAW Women's Division, and it all begins tonight in her hometown of Columbus, Ohio! pic.twitter.com/Cl39kkYCgM — WWE (@WWE) April 17, 2017
– Here is a preview for tonight’s episode of Ride Along, which will air on the WWE Network at 11:06 PM EST. The video below features Brian Kendrick and James Gallagher.
Man killed while on the job
A day at work turned tragic for a labourer this morning when 33-year-old Navin Alexander was shot dead while cleaning a drain in Barataria.
Alexander, an employee of the San Juan Laventille Regional Corporation, was cleaning a drain on Twelfth Street, Barataria at around 7. 35 am, when a silver Nissan Tiida pulled up alongside him and one of the passengers shot him several times.
Residents reported hearing the gunfire and called police. Officers of the North Eastern Division responded along with a district medical officer, who pronounced Alexander dead at the scene.
Alexander's body was taken to the Forensic Science Centre in St James where an autopsy is expected to be conducted shortly.
No matter where you looked at Ozzfest meets Knotfest held on November 4th/5th, 2017, ESP was in your face. From the stages, where over 28 players in more than 18 bands proudly rocked their ESPs, ESP E-IIs, and LTDs for the crowds, to the Musicians Institute tent where visitors got to try out some of their coolest guitars and basses, it was a great weekend for us, our instruments, and the people who play them. Check out this recap video that gives you a little glimpse of the action. For more info, head to ESP Guitars.
A video wrap-up of the Knotfest portion of the 2017 Ozzfest Meets Knotfest, which was held November 5th in Devore, California, can be seen below.
This marked the second time Ozzy Osbourne's Ozzfest merged with Slipknot's Knotfest for a two-day heavy metal extravaganza. In 2016, Slipknot headlined one night, with Black Sabbath headlining the other. In 2017, Ozzy headlined the first night, and Rob Zombie headlined the second.
MILAN—The European Union’s first populist leader, Silvio Berlusconi, has become a forgotten man in Italian politics, displaced by a new antiestablishment wave.
Nearly a quarter-century has passed since the Milanese media mogul first parlayed his attacks on Italy’s establishment into a first election triumph. For more than two decades, including three stints as prime minister, the colorful, scandal-ridden Mr. Berlusconi was the central character in his country’s political drama.
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Keki Mistry of Housing Development Finance Corporation discusses why the growth in India's housing space is likely to remain strong "for a number of years."
The School District has a total of 14 cases of Pertussis confirmed, Superintendent Margarita Lopez said.
The district originally had four cases in early April, prompting an alert by Yakima Health District.
There have been no new cases since May 1, Lopez said.
“We sent letters out to all families from all schools in late April and then again early last month,” she said.
The Grandview School District has not had any cases, district nurse Skitch Stanton said.
China’s supreme court has thrown out the fraud conviction of a retail tycoon in an unusual gesture of official leniency toward entrepreneurs amid a string of high-profile detentions and prosecutions that has rattled the Chinese business world.
The Supreme People’s Court ruling Thursday reversed the conviction of Zhang Wenzhong, former chairman of Wumart Stores, who served 12 years in prison on charges of improperly obtaining technology development subsidies.
A number of Chinese businesspeople have been prosecuted or detained for questioning about possible offenses including embezzlement and bribery.
On Wednesday, a lawyer for the imprisoned founder of the insurance company that owns New York City’s Waldorf Hotel said he planned to appeal his 18-year sentence imposed this month on fraud charges.
Small plane crashes into lake near airport, injuring pilot
ANDOVER TOWNSHIP, N.J. (AP) — A small plane has crashed into a lake near a New Jersey airport, injuring the pilot, who freed himself and swam away before a police rowboat plucked him from the water.
Authorities say the pilot was alone in the single-engine plane when it went down shortly before noon Monday near the small Aeroflex-Andover Airport in Sussex County. The plane ended up in the state's deepest natural lake, Lake Aeroflex, in Newton.
Authorities say the pilot was taking off from the airport when the crash occurred. The pilot was has been hospitalized, but his name and details on his injuries haven't been disclosed.
The airport is in Kittatinny Valley State Park and is owned by the state's Forest Fire Service.
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating.
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Defense to argue Missouri crowbar killed was justified
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — A defense attorney plans to argue that a Missouri woman was justified in killing her boyfriend with a crowbar.
The Springfield News-Leader reports that Chris Hatley told the paper his client, Jeanette Riddle, was physically, mentally and sexually abused in the decade leading up to the February 2017 death of Michael Butts. The 47-year-old Riddle is scheduled to go on trial in November on second-degree murder and armed criminal action charges.
Riddle told police she repeatedly hit Butts before cutting her wrists in an attempt to take her own life. Court documents say family members told investigators that the couple's relationship was physically abusive.
Hatley says Butts kept Riddle in isolation for years. Missouri law allows defendants to argue self-defense if they suffered from battered spouse syndrome.
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MIAMI (AP) — Brian Beard Jr. hit two 3-pointers in the final three seconds to give Florida International a come-from-behind 71-68 win over Louisiana Tech in a wild finish to a Conference USA battle on Saturday night.
Beard tied the game at 68-68 on a 3-pointer with 2.7 seconds left. Jy’lan Washington turned the ball over on ensuing in-bounds play, giving FIU the ball near mid-court. Beard caught the in-bounds mass near the jump circle, dribbled twice and launched a desperation shot that connected at the buzzer for the win.
Beard, who scored 23 points to spur the Panthers 76-70 win over Southern Miss Thursday, finished with 19 points and dished 10 assists. Eric Lockett scored 15 points and Trejon Jacob added another 12 for FIU (11-13, 5-6).
Amorie Archibald got the Bulldogs even with a free throw with 1:04 left and Washington and Oliver Powell each hit two from the line to put LaTech up, 68-65 with :10 left.
Jacobi Boykins had 13 points and Archibald added another 12 to lead Louisiana Tech (14-10, 5-6).
April 24 (Reuters) - Nordic Semiconductor ASA:
* PRIVATE PLACEMENT OF NOK 815 MILLION ($103.18 MILLION)
* PRIVATE PLACEMENT RECEIVED STRONG INTEREST FROM NORWEGIAN AND INTERNATIONAL HIGH QUALITY INVESTORS, AND WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED AT AN OFFER PRICE OF NOK 50.00
* NORDIC SEMI: PROCEEDS WILL BE EMPLOYED TO SUPPORT REQUIREMENTS FOR HIGHER WORKING CAPITAL, SUPPLY CHAIN ENHANCEMENTS, RAMP TOWARDS NEW TIER 1 CUSTOMERS, AND CONTINUE INVESTMENTS TO EXPAND PRODUCT PORTFOLIO AND INTO GROWTH IN EXISTING AND FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES
* RETAINED ABG SUNDAL COLLIER ASA AND DNB MARKETS, A PART OF DNB BANK ASA AS JOINT BOOKRUNNERS Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 7.8991 Norwegian crowns) (Reporting By Terje Solsvik)
European Commission - EUROSTAT Fourth quarter of 2017 - Seasonally adjusted government deficit unchanged at 0.6% of GDP in the euro area - Down to 0.6% of GDP in the EU28 In the fourth quarter of 2017, the seasonally adjusted general government deficit to GDP ratio stood at 0.6% in the euro area (EA19), stable compared with the third quarter of 2017. In the EU28, the deficit to GDP ratio stood at 0.6%, a decrease compared with 0.7% in the previous quarter. Full text available on EUROSTAT website STAT/18/3529
Bethene “Beth” C. Petersen, age 89, of Moville, passed away on Monday, July 02, 2018 at the Mercy Medical Center of Sioux City.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 7, 2018 at 10:30 AM at the United Methodist Church of Moville with the Rev. Janet Rieckhoff – Faris officiating. Burial will be at the Arlington Cemetery of Moville.
A visitation will be held on Friday, July 06, 2018 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM at the Nicklas D. Jensen Funeral Home of Moville. The Nicklas D. Jensen Funeral Home of Moville is in charge of the arrangements.
This is the charter bus driver who killed two people and himself when he ran a red light while speeding in Queens — as seen in a mugshot from his 2015 bust for DUI.
Before Raymond Mong, 49, plowed a Dahlia tour bus into a Q20 city bus packed with people in Flushing early Monday, he was arrested for drunkenly causing a three-car crash in Connecticut.
Police records show Mong was behind the wheel of a 2002 Honda on April 10, 2015, when he caused the chain car crash on the Exit 51 off-ramp from southbound I-95 and fled.
State police later found Mong and arrested him on several charges, including operating under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
He pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs and was given a suspended six-month jail sentence on Oct. 20, 2015, and put on probation for 18 months.
The DUI bust cost Mong his job as a bus driver for the MTA, where he worked for several years, according to sources.
A bizarre car crash in the Sydney CBD left a man trapped inside a Porsche Carrera after the parked car was mounted by a Subaru early this morning.
The incident happened outside the Hyatt Regency Sydney hotel, in the city's CBD.
A man had to be rescued from the Porsche after it was trapped inside, with the Subaru sitting on top of the black Carrera.
A Mary Baldwin University-produced documentary is getting some international acclaim.
“Threads of History: Conversations with a Community” is a Spotlight Documentary Film Awards 2017 silver winner. The documentary brings together recollections of Booker T. Washington High School alumni, teachers, and neighbors to highlight an important part of black history in Staunton.
"What it says is that it means something,” says Marlena Hobson of Mary Baldwin University. “That it says that it's valuable - that all that work and all of those emotions and all of that talk and experience for everyone involved. And it took a community to do this. It was an amazing act of goodness and generosity on the part of the entire community."
“Threads of History” is available at the Mary Baldwin bookstore and various locations in downtown Staunton.
April 5 India Globalization Capital Inc
* IGC sells Malaysian hotel investment interest
* Has sold its ten percent holding in Brilliant Hallmark for a consideration of four million shares of co
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ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — An Anchorage nonprofit organization that provides services to people with developmental disabilities will pay $2.3 million to settle allegations that it submitted false Medicaid claims.
The Alaska Department of Law says The Arc of Anchorage also retained Medicaid overpayments.
Investigators say the organization billed for services it didn’t provide, billed for overlapping services with the same provider and retained money identified in audits that it owed to Medicaid.
The Arc is required to repay more than $1.15 million for billings between 2012 and 2016.
The Law Department says the settlement requires a 100 penalty on overpayments.
Attorney General Jahna Lindemuth says the goal of the settlement was to make the Alaska Medicaid Program whole, keep The Arc in business and send a message of deterrence to other providers.
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-- Gazprom will still need Ukraine's gas pipeline networks for gas exports to Europe in 2020 even after the transit deal with Ukraine expires, Kommersant daily says
-- Gazprom will not be able to significantly boost gas exports via proposed Nord Stream 2 pipeline in 2020 as an onland Eugal pipeline, which would further ship gas supplied by Nord Stream 2, will be built by the end of 2020, said Gascade, the key owner of Eugal
-- Gazprom plans to build Nord Stream 2 by the end of 2019
-- Note: Reuters has not verified this story and does not vouch for its accuracy. (Reporting by Moscow newsroom)
JANESVILLE, Wis. (AP) - A Wisconsin man accused of stealing numerous firearms and sending an anti-government manifesto to the White House talked back to a court official during a hearing to face state charges.
Joseph Jakubowski already has federal charges against him for allegedly stealing firearms from a Janesville, Wisconsin, gun store and court officials advised him Monday of charges he faces in Rock County.
Jakubowski sat with his defense attorney and appeared by television while court Commissioner Larry Barton informed him of three charges of theft and burglary. At one point Jakubowski asked a question about one of the charges and Barton warned him not to make statements. Jakubowksi responded by saying "you can't tell me what to do as a free individual."
Authorities arrested Jakubowski on Friday after a 10-day manhunt.
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Pike and smallmouth, Chicago lakefront: Young anglers double on Fish of the Week
Jim Bondi, Hinsdale South’s bass fishing coach, proudly noted outstanding work by young fishermen over the weekend.
On a harbor-hopping excursion on the Chicago lakefront, the just-graduated Adrian Kurnyta caught a massive northern pike on a Megabass jerkbait while sophomore Eric Suda had a beautiful smallmouth bass on a Megabass Dark Sleeper.
“They are two of the finest fisherman I have met (regardless of age) and these types of pics of ridiculous fish come to me on a regular basis?!,’’ he emailed.
FOTW, the celebration of big fish and their stories around Chicago fishing, runs Wednesdays on the Sun-Times outdoors page. Submit nominations on Facebook (Dale Bowman), on Twitter (@BowmanOutside) or my email (straycasts@sbcglobal.net).
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The Sacramento Kings emerged from the 2017 NBA Draft with an impressive haul of young, talented players led by former Kentucky point guard De’Aaron Fox. Because the Kings are firmly in a rebuilding mode, Sacramento took the opportunity to swing for the fences when selecting former Duke big man Harry Giles with the No. 20 pick, knowing that the one-time elite prospect was a big-time risk.
Now, it appears as if that experiment is not off to the best start, as the Kings announced on Friday that Giles will be sidelined until at least January with knee concerns.
50 Cent should probably get ready for an upcoming day in court.
Donnetta Derr, the woman that 50 punched in the chest in a viral video from his concert, is allegedly getting lawyered up to sue the rapper within the next week. She’s also taking legal action against The Lox, with who onstage with the G Unit founder at the time, and the venue, Baltimore Soundstage.
According to the video, Donnetta had griped 50’s arm when he reached out to give the crowd high-fives. After getting nearly pulled off the stage, 50 hit her with an aggressive blow. He then invited Donnetta onstage to twerk…but apparently that wasn’t enough to smooth things over. See the footage below:
Attorney Warren Brown told TMZ that Donnetta went to the hospital the next day and hired him the following Monday. Brown says 50’s conduct with his fans that night was “cowardly.”
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Moscow is awaiting nearly two dozen Russian diplomats ordered to leave Britain as part of a standoff over a nerve agent attack on British soil.
Britain ordered the 23 diplomats to leave by Tuesday, and they’re expected in Moscow later, according to Russian media reports.
Russia retaliated by expelling 23 British diplomats, who are expected to leave Moscow in the coming days.
Russia denies involvement in the poisoning of ex-Russian spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia in the British city of Salisbury earlier this month. They remain in critical condition.
Britain accuses Russia of the poisoning, which Western powers see as an example of increasingly aggressive Russian meddling abroad.
International chemical weapons experts took samples Monday of the nerve agent used, which Britain says is the Soviet-developed Novichok.
(REUTERS) President Tayyip Erdogan declared victory in a referendum on Sunday to grant him sweeping powers in the biggest overhaul of modern Turkish politics, but opponents said the vote was marred by irregularities and they would challenge its result.
Turkey’s mainly Kurdish southeast and its three main cities, including the capital Ankara and the largest city Istanbul, looked set to vote “No” after a bitter and divisive campaign.
Erdogan said 25 million people had supported the proposal, which will replace Turkey’s parliamentary system with an all-powerful presidency and abolish the office of prime minister, giving the “Yes” camp 51.5 percent of the vote.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - TELE COLUMBUS AG:
* DGAP-NEWS: TELE COLUMBUS AG: SUCCESSFUL REPRICING AND UPSIZING OF EUR 1.3 BILLION TERM LOAN B
* EXPECTS TERM LOAN B REPRICING AND UPSIZING TO BE EFFECTIVE BY END OF DECEMBER 2017
* TERM LOAN B UPSIZED BY EUR 50 MILLION TO EUR 1.305 BILLION Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
The Caesarea-based firm is teaming up with partner TodayTomorrow Ventures Inc. in a $400,000 deal to construct a wastewater treatment facility at the EPRI 1 condominium complex in Addis Ababa. Aiming to provide a more efficient and reliable alternative to the aging septic systems of Addis Ababa, Israeli company Emefcy will be building an innovative sewage plant to serve one residential neighborhood in the Ethiopian capital.
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President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev held a telephone conversation with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, Kazinform with reference to the Akorda press service reports.
The Presidents discussed the results of the Syrian National Dialogue Congress which was held in Russia's Sochi on January 29-30, and Nursultan Nazarbayev noted the significant contribution of the Russian Federation to the settlement of the Syrian conflict.
The sides also discussed the Kazakh-Russian cooperation within the framework of Eurasian economic integration in the light of the recent meeting of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council and the Digital Agenda in the Era of Globalization Forum in Almaty.
During their conversation, Nursultan Nazarbayev and Vladimir Putin also exchanged views on other topical issues of the regional and international agenda.
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Opening ceremonies for White Pine Fast Pitch will be held April 28 at 10:00 a.m. at Marich Field.
White Pine Little League opening ceremonies will be April 28 at 11:00 a.m. at the Little League field.
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Buffalo Bills General Manager Doug Whaley is speaking to the media following the end of the season. This is the first we are hearing from team management since former head coach Rex Ryan was fired ahead of Sunday’s game against the Jets. The Bills finished 7-9 and are again eliminated from the playoffs.
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BERLIN — A vast trove of art which a German collector kept hidden from the world for decades will be shown simultaneously at museums in Switzerland and Germany later this year.
Collector Cornelius Gurlitt died in May 2014, months after German authorities announced they stumbled upon more than 1,000 artworks at his Munich apartment while investigating a tax case.
Switzerland's Kunstmuseum Bern, which Gurlitt designated as his sole heir, announced Wednesday it would co-host the "Dossier Gurlitt" shows together with the Bundeskunsthalle in Bonn.
The Bern museum will focus on art considered "degenerate" during the Nazi period, while the Bonn show will focus on art stolen from Jewish owners.
NEW YORK — Tina Turner is not done telling her story.
The rock superstar is working on a sequel to her 1986 memoir "I, Tina," Atria Books told The Associated Press on Monday. The new book is called "Tina Turner: My Love Story" and will come out next October, timed to the singer's 60th year in music.
Seventy-eight year-old Turner says in a statement that she will write about everything from "finding love" to surviving a "life-threatening illness" she had never disclosed before.
(WXYZ) - It's been another warm and muggy day with pop-up downpours and a few storms across Metro Detroit.
The chance for storms will increase later this evening, especially after 9 p.m.
There is a Slight Risk for severe weather for our western counties through tonight.
The main threat with any strong to severe storm will be large hail, damaging wind gusts and heavy downpours. An unsettled weather pattern stays with us through the weekend with thunderstorm chances both Saturday and on Father's Day Sunday.
At least 31 people have died and three people are missing after a ferry capsized in rough seas off the coast of Indonesia. The ferry began sinking in rough seas near Sulawesi with 164 people on board. The boat was carrying a number of cars and trucks when it began to fill with water.
Kaden Jolley in on tackle on next kickoff, but he did not force/recover a fumble. South starts drive from 29. #copreps
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Foreign companies say Alibaba punishes them for refusing exclusive deals, a charge the Chinese e-commerce giant denies
Investors have long queried the strategic rationale for French billionaire Vincent Bolloré’s industry-spanning conglomerates. Now the French judiciary is starting to ask questions too.
Prosecutors are investigating whetherBolloré Group, the listed family company of which Mr. Bolloré is chairman and chief executive, bribed politicians in Africa by offering them reduced-price public relations through ad agency group Havas, which it controlled at the time. The suspicion is that, in return, another Bolloré division won contracts...
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A beautifully rebuilt and thoughtfully designed end of terrace, family house extending to 2,405 square feet (223 square metres). Accessed by an impressive, porticoed entrance the property is situated on a corner plot allowing for maximum light exposure while also benefitting from well-maintained gardens which surround the property. This stunning home has been completely rebuilt and renovated to the highest standard and now offers flexible accommodation over five floors with an excellent balance of reception and bedroom accommodation. Particular attention has been given to ensuring that the green credentials of the house are of the highest levels, with rainwater harvesting, solar thermal system and a complete heat recovery system.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The North Dakota Supreme Court is hearing arguments in a lawsuit filed by the Republican-led Legislature challenging the veto powers of Gov. Doug Burgum.
Lawmakers allege the Republican governor violated his line-item veto power last spring by deleting words or phrases on several spending bills in a way that changed intent.
Burgum issued a statement Monday which said he looks forward to resolving a lawsuit “initiated by a small group of legislators at significant cost to taxpayers.”
While the high court hears arguments Monday, it will not immediately make a ruling.
A Pevensey Bay gardener has grown a 30ft tall extremely rare desert plant.
Brenda Tarrant, of Norman Road, has grown the Agave tree in her garden, but says she and her husband Keith are not keen gardeners.
Brenda Tarrant with her rare agave tree in her garden at Pevensey Bay (Photo by Jon Rigby) SUS-171008-104510008
She said, “I can’t say we have nurtured it, we just planted it from a pot it outgrew and ignored it.”
It seems the dry area by the seafront provided perfect conditions for the plant – which is native to Mexico, South America, and some parts of the US – to thrive.
Brenda, 75, said it started growing four to five inches a day until they could no longer measure it.
She said, “It was like Jack and the Beanstalk!”
It has started blooming a few yellow flowers, but sadly as soon as it finishes flowering it will die.
The Agave tree is known to lay dormant for years before suddenly bursting into life, growing rapidly and flowering – then dying just as suddenly.
Executive Director of the Ethics Centre, Simon Longstaff, discusses the ethical decision of what to do when you come across classified government documents.
BOSTON (AP) — The USS Constitution has sailed in Boston Harbor and fired her guns again to mark Independence Day.
The world’s oldest commissioned warship still afloat left its berth at the Charlestown Navy Yard Wednesday morning and glided through the harbor to mark 242 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
The ship nicknamed “Old Ironsides” traveled to Fort Independence on Castle Island to fire a 21-gun salute. The ship’s commander saluted the crowds gathered there.
A Navy sailor on board recited the Declaration of Independence during the cruise.
An additional 17-gun salute was fired as the Constitution passed the U.S. Coast Guard Station on its way back to the Charlestown Navy Yard. The station is the former site of the shipyard where the vessel was built in 1797.
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DENVER — Denver's airport is expanding to keep up with a growing number of passengers and flights.
Denver International Airport broke ground Tuesday on a $1.5 billion project to add 39 more gates across its three concourses by the spring of 2021, a 35 percent increase.
Denver's airport opened in 1995. It was built to handle up to 50 million passengers a year but 58 million people passed through last year.
In 2017, Denver also approved contracts to renovate the airport's terminal and expand the capacity of the underground train system that passengers take to and from the concourses.
Denver is the sixth busiest airport in the United States and the 18th busiest in the world.
Guilty: 2 convicted for fatal Vinny's shooting A jury late Monday afternoon convicted two York men of all charges - including first- and third-degree murder. Check out this story on ldnews.com: http://ldne.ws/2kEoXQO Richard W. Kinnard II and Jared D. Jones were convicted of first- and third-degree murder along with aggravated assault, flight to avoid apprehension and prosecution and conspiracy Corey Bryan, 31, was shot in the stomach by a patron at Vinny's Goodtimes in Lebanon around 2 a.m. Saturday, Sept.
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March 19 (Reuters) - EMC INSTYTUT MEDYCZNY SA:
* REPORTED ON FRIDAY FY NET PROFIT OF 0.7 MILLION ZLOTYS VERSUS LOSS OF 22.7 MILLION ZLOTYS YEAR AGO
* FY REVENUE 311.5 MILLION ZLOTYS VERSUS 277.5 MILLION ZLOTYS YEAR AGO
* FY OPERATING PROFIT 4.6 MILLION ZLOTYS VERSUS OPERATING LOSS OF 18.2 MILLION ZLOTYS YEAR AGO
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BOATS could once again be able to use part of the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal due to a 10-year restoration project.
The Canal and River Trust is hoping to reopen the waterway between Five Locks in Cwmbran to Barrack Hill, Newport.
A number of locks have already been restored.
The trust is believed to be looking for a consultant to study plans.
BOSTON (AP) - Two people have been charged in a shooting on the set of a Denzel Washington movie in Boston that injured two security guards.
The shooting happened early Saturday in the city's Roxbury section, on the set of a sequel to the "The Equalizer."
Police say nothing was being filmed at the time, and it does not appear the guards were targeted.
The guards, a 40-year-old woman and 33-year-old man, suffered non-life-threatening injuries and were released from the hospital.
Police say they arrested two 18-year-olds, Dionte Martinez and Thomas Perkins. They are charged with assault with intent to murder and gun offenses.
The Suffolk County district attorney's office says they were due to be arraigned Friday in Roxbury Municipal Court.
It was not immediately clear whether either man has an attorney.
BIG RAPIDS — The Ferris State University softball team wraps up a six-game Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) homestand on Friday (April 14) afternoon as the Bulldogs […]
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Around 85 lakh milk producing and have been traced and tagged with 12 digit unique identification (UID) number in order to provide better health services to animals, the agriculture ministry said today.
The data about and of each animal is being uploaded on Information Network on Animal Health and (INAPH).
In a statement, the ministry said around 88 million out of 300 million and are being identified using polyurethane tags with 12 digit unique identification (UID) number."As on date, 85 lakh have been identified," it added.The UID tagging of animals is being done under the 'Pashu Sanjivni' component of the Mission on Bovine Scheme initiated from November 2016.The data base of animals is crucial for control and spread of animal diseases, scientific management of animals, enhanced and productivity, improvement in quality of livestock and livestock products, increase in trade of livestock and livestock products by meeting out sanitary and phtyosanitory issues, the minister said.
Toronto’s Forestry and Recreation department will be carrying out controlled burns in High Park and Lambton Park Tuesday afternoon.
From approximately 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., the city will be starting prescribed fires as a part of their long-term project to protect and sustain the city’s black oak savannahs.
“A prescribed burn is a deliberately set and carefully controlled fire that burns low to the ground and consumes dried leaves, small twigs and grass stems but does not harm larger trees,” the city said in a news release.
“The City of Toronto uses prescribed burns as one management tool in the restoration and maintenance of a variety of oak woodland, prairie, and savannah habitats.”
The burn encourages new growth and stimulates seed production of native plants existing in the area, according to the city.
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Google Earth VR was awarded the Century Award for VR in service of environmental enrichment.
The Lumiere Awards (not to be confused with the Lumières Award (French film) or the Lumiere Awards (photography) ) are granted by the Advanced Imaging Society and recognise outstanding achievement in cutting edge content and technology.
Google Earth VR is only available for HTC Vive so I haven’t had a chance to try it out. However, Frank has tried it and was very impressed.
About Timothy Whitehead Timothy has been using Google Earth since 2004 when it was still called Keyhole before it was renamed Google Earth in 2005 and has been a huge fan ever since. He is a programmer working for Red Wing Aerobatx and lives in Cape Town, South Africa.
Check out some of the best moments from the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup series through the first seven races of 2017.
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Looking for an outfit for back to school? Work? vacation? Look no further! At the Dress for Success Toonie Sale, you can find great new and gently used items for as little as $2. Proceeds go towards Dress for Success’s mission of helping women to achieve economic independence.
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April 5 Varian Medical Systems Inc:
* Varian Medical Systems names new CFO
* Varian medical systems inc says named Gary E. Bischoping of dell technologies as chief financial officer effective may 8, 2017
* Bischoping will replace Elisha W. Finney Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Egypt: Explosion in Maadi, Cairo, several injured
An explosion apparently from a grenade thrown by an attacker was reported on Sunday evening on the Autostrad road near the affluent neighborhood of Maadi in Cairo. The attack injured several people, although authorities refuse to release figures.
BRAMPTON, ON – Hankook Tire is reporting higher sales but lower profits in the second quarter of 2017, in the face of rising raw material costs.
Compared to the previous quarter, sales climbed 1.7% to $1.98 billion. Operating profits dropped 12.3% to $242.6 million. Compared to the same period last year, overall sales were down 3.5%, and operating profits were down 34.4%.
Hankook products include passenger, light truck, SUV, winter, medium truck, and bus tires.
Police say a 25-year-old man was arrested on felony charges after crashing into a car and then trying to leave the scene of the crash.
It happened around 1:30 p.m. Friday. Moses Lake Police report Domonick Sapp was driving in Moses Lake on a suspended license when he collided with another vehicle at the intersection of Valley and Stratford. He tried to flee the scene but one of Moses Lake's street crimes detectives witnessed the crash and took off after the driver.
Sapp headed northbound with the officer in pursuit, but drove off the road and crashed a few blocks later near Stratford and Harris.
Moses Lake officers and Grant County Sheriff's deputies took Sapp into custody without incident.
He was booked into the Grant County Jail on charges of felony eluding, hit and run, driving while suspended and a Department of Corrections warrant.
There were no injuries reported in either collision.
A Penticton city councillor is seeking the conservative nomination in South Okanagan-West Kootenay. Helena Konanz made the announcement Thursday. She’ll challenge Marshall Neufeld who ran in 2015 but lost to New Democrat Richard Cannings. Neufeld is expected to seek the nomination as well.
A young and pretty female driver was seen at Ojuelegba Monday afternoon. The lady simply identified as Bisi, is said to be a very good driver, ever cheerful and calm. Below is a post published on Facebook by Oguntoyinbo Ismael Olanrewaju Neville, who posted her photos: "Just around noon under Ojuelegba bridge, in Surulere area of Lagos state; I sighted this lady(her name is Bisi) driving a
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April 24 (Reuters) - Clearfield Inc:
* CLEARFIELD APPOINTS ROSA BURNS AS NEW CHIEF REVENUE OFFICER Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
A Childress County deputy says he was forced to fight off two people early Saturday morning. Now both suspects are in critical condition after rolling their vehicle during a chase.
According to Childress County Sheriff, Mike Pigg, Deputy Ken Arant was trying to arrest a man for drug possession when the suspect slipped from his handcuffs and began assaulting the deputy.
Sheriff Pigg says that suspect was tased and then a female passenger tried to grab Deputy Arant's gun. A fight ensued before both subjects got back in their car and fled the scene.
During the pursuit, the driver lost control and rolled multiple times, two miles north of Estelline. Those two remain in the hospital in critical condition.
Deputy Arant suffered minor injuries.
This incident remains under investigation.
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The following list includes recent reports from the Midland County Sheriff's Office and the Midland Police Department. Compiled by reporter Kelly Dame.
Monday, July 2
12:16 a.m. - A bicycle and skateboard, a total value of $650, were stolen from a Lee Township home. The items were returned and the owner did not wish to press charges against the teenage culprits.
2:28 a.m. - A Shelby Township man, 32, was arrested in Lee Township for driving while his license was suspended. He was stopped for speeding.
5:21 a.m. - A Lee Township man, 35, was arrested in the Village of Sanford for domestic assault.
12:25 p.m. - A Lee Township home's garage was broken into. Nothing was stolen.
2:31 p.m. - Officers investigated a case of fraud in the 100 block of East Chapel Lane.
7:12 p.m. - Property was stolen from the 6200 block of Eastman Avenue.
MANATEE COUNTY – Some lucky racing fans got to meet the drivers behind this weekend’s Bradenton Area River Regatta.
Fans showed up to a ‘Meet and Greet’ at Mattson’s City Grille in Bradenton, to get to know the racers competing.
The powerboats and jet skis were docked along the Manatee River for everyone to see up close.
Billy Rice entertained the masses with some live cover music.
We asked first time racer of this event Tyler Welch, what it’s like to race at such high speeds… and what keeps the defending champion Ashton Rinker hungry.
“It’s totally different than driving a car. 50 down the road in a car feels like nothing 50 on the water is nothing. We’re almost doubling that here this weekend, so we’re gonna be pushing a 100 to 120. There is nothing else really like it.”
“A lot of preparation and testing getting really close with my crew chief and understanding the concept of how the boat is handling.”
SNN will be there Saturday so come by and say hi.
CANTON, Miss. (AP) – Nissan Motor Co. says it will increase van production at its Mississippi plant, adding a second shift in April.
The company made the announcement Monday as it marked the 4 millionth vehicle produced at the plant since it opened in 2003.
Spokeswoman Lloryn Love-Carter says about 250 workers will be redeployed from other areas to staff the second shift assembling NV vans. The Canton plant is the only plant worldwide that makes the large vans for Nissan. The Japanese automaker sold about 18,000 NV vans in the United States last year, according to company figures.
About 6,400 Nissan employees and contractors work at the Canton complex.
The plant is donating a NV van to a Canton soup kitchen, Our Daily Bread Ministries, to mark its 4 millionth vehicle.
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Not much in the way of entertainment tonight, but there's always baseball:
• The Salt Lake Bees play host to the Fresno Grizzlies in Pacific Coast League action, at Smith's Ballpark, 77 W. 1300 South, Salt Lake City. First pitch is 6:35 p.m. Tickets, from $10 to $26, available at Smith's Tix.
NEW YORK (AP) — Roseanne Barr shows no signs she will remain quiet about her firing from her popular ABC series and has highlighted supporters’ tweets criticizing the network.
Barr engaged in a series of tweets Tuesday night, hours after ABC announced it was canceling the rebooted “Roseanne” over a racist tweet by the comedian attacking Valerie Jarrett, an adviser to former President Barack Obama.
Barr’s post-firing tweets included an apology to those who lost their jobs because of her words, but her choice of retweets struck a defiant tone. They included one post that juxtaposed an image of Jarrett with an image of a “Planet of the Apes” actor — a comparison that led to her firing.
She later tweeted that people should not defend her.
Maggie Brown had an RBI single and Katie Sonneveldt hit a triple, but Kent Island fell to Queen Anne’s, 10-3, in softball on Tuesday.
Kimmi Palace and Emily Blum both made inning-ending diving catches for Kent Island (4-9).
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Reservoir 14, Arundel 4
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MOUNT AIRY CHRISTIAN 10, ROCKBRIDGE 1: Ben Ault doubled and Alex Lawing drove him in for the Scots’ only run in their loss to the Lions. James Jackson suffered the loss as he was victimized by some costly miscues that yielded five unearned runs against Rockbridge.
LOYOLA 7, SPALDING 3: Peter Godrick and Josh Moylan each had a hit and an RBI and Alex Green also drove in a run but the Cavaliers were defeated by the Dons on Monday. Nathan Vermillion suffered the loss for Spalding (12-7).
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The St. Mary Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting Thursday for Delta Urgent Care, 1505 U.S. 90 in Bayou Vista. In the white coats, from left, are Physician Assistant Bradley Chauvin, Medical Director Dr. Michael Straney, and Physician Assistant Scott Diedrich. The health care center is open from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. seven days a week.
By Robyn Collins
Britney Spears lived out the dream of millions of teenage girls when *NSYNC sang “Happy Birthday’ to her. Only, it wasn’t the real Britney and the guys in *NSYNC weren’t the ones who sold millions of records.
The bizarre moment is captured in an upcoming Lifetime original movie, Britney Ever After.
Related: Britney Spears Subtweets Katy Perry Over Rude GRAMMY Comments
The project does not have the support of pop princess so it will be interesting to see how the network navigates her story without the rights to her music.
In the film, Natasha Bassett plays Britney, while Nathan Keyes, Zac Vran, Connor Paton, Frankie Cena and Matt Visser respectively take on the roles of Justin Timberlake, JC Chasez, Lance Bass, Chris Kirkpatrick and Joey Fatone.
Britney Ever After airs Saturday, Feb. 18 at 8:00 p.m. on Lifetime.
Gunfire in a Northland strip mall put some people on edge Monday night.
Police took down the crime tape after three hours of investigation in and around an area of NE 53rd Street and North Antioch.
Investigators on scene say people in two vehicles were exchanging gunfire. One of the vehicles drove away, while another crashed, then ran and was caught.
The man in the white SUV ran through the parking lot and was arrested at the edge of the Firehouse Subs. The driver of the other vehicle got away.
Bullets tore through one of the window panes at QDOBA and one person was hurt by chards of glass that went flying, but police say the injuries were minor.
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A MAN died after he was shot by an unidentified assailant in Barangay Gun-ob, Lapu-lapu City on Sunday morning.
Martin Pahimutang, a resident of Purok Caimito in Barangay Gun-ob, was reportedly seen holding a pipe and was in an apparent fight with an unidentified person.
Neighbors of the Pahimutang heard multiple gunshots and found the victim bleeding on the ground.
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The victim was rushed to the hospital but was declared dead on arrival.
Investigators have not identified the assailant yet.
TRENTON, Fla. (AP) - Two Florida sheriff's deputies who were gunned down at a Chinese restaurant last week have been laid to rest.
Alachua County Sheriff's spokesman Sgt. Brett Rhodenizer says funeral services concluded Tuesday afternoon for Gilchrist County Sheriff's Sgt. Noel Ramirez and Deputy Taylor Lindsey at Bronson Cemetery.
A viewing had been held earlier at Bell Middle/High School in Trenton. A final call for both deputies by their badge numbers was broadcast over the dispatch radio channel.
Authorities say 58-year-old John Hubert Highnote shot Ramirez and Lindsey on Thursday at the Ace China restaurant in Trenton. He then went to his car and killed himself.
Sheriff Bobby Schultz blamed the deaths on hatred toward law enforcement. State Attorney Bill Cervone added "we may never have an answer."
Trenton is in northern Florida, about 35 miles (56 kilometers) west of Gainesville.
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Barcelona have denied claims that their former president Sandro Rosell bought a kidney illegally for Eric Abidal.
Abidal, 38, who is now the club's technical secretary, had a transplant in 2012 after a tumour was found in his liver.
Reports in the Spanish media say Sandro Rosell who was arrested for money laundering purchased the kidney at the time he was the President of Barcelona FC.
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However, Barcelona have denied the claims, so as Eric Abidal and the Hospital Clinic de Barcelona, where the player had the surgery.
"roundly deny any irregularity in the matter", Barcelona said.
"The club are saddened by the lack of rigor in the spreading of such information about such a sensitive issue."
Abidal spent six seasons at the Nou Camp and made his comeback for Barcelona in April 2013 before joining Monaco three months later.
Sarah Ferguson, 58, who is also known as Fergie, remains close to ex husband Prince Andrew, 58, but the royal baby birth means their ‘strange relationship’ may take a turn.
The Duchess of York married Prince Andrew in 1986, but the pair’s marriage did not last – they divorced a decade later. Despite this, the pair have remained close – it is known Sarah and Prince Andrew still live together at the Royal Lodge.
Will they ever marry again? The birth of the royal baby means there is a chance it could happen.
This is because of a royal law dating back to 1772, known as the Royal Marriages Act, which states the first six individuals in the line of succession to the British throne cannot marry without the king or queen’s consent.
Now that the royal baby of Kate Middleton, 36, and Prince William, 35, has been born, Prince Andrew has dropped from sixth place to seventh place in the line of succession.
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is proclaiming Monday as Columbus Day — without any of his predecessor’s qualms.
The president’s proclamation Friday directs the U.S. to celebrate his discovery of the Americas, noting “the permanent arrival of Europeans … was a transformative event that undeniably and fundamentally changed the course of human history and set the stage for the development of our great Nation.”
Trump’s proclamation only praises Columbus, Spain and the explorer’s native Italy.
It contrasts with President Barack Obama’s document almost exactly a year earlier. Obama’s proclamation acknowledged Columbus’ spirit of exploration. But he said the nation should “also acknowledge the pain and suffering reflected in the stories of Native Americans who had long resided on this land prior to the arrival of European newcomers.”
Police are appealing for information to trace Margaret Taylor, aged 71, who has been reported missing from the Forbes area near Alford.
Margaret was last seen at around 10:30pm last night (Sunday, December, 10) and was reported missing this morning.
When last seen, she was wearing a dark jacket that is either dark blue or dark green.
She is described as being 5'2'', of small / medium build and has silver / grey hair.
Inspector Matt Smith said: "We are urging anyone who recognises Margaret's description and who may have seen her to come forward.
"It is completely out of character for Margaret to be missing and understandably her family are very concerned. Local officers are in touch with Margaret's family and are making enquiries. We also have specialist officers including search officers and a dog handler involved in searches in order to try and trace Margaret.
"Anyone who has any information that could assist us is urged to contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting reference 1156 of 11/12."
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The food recall warning issued on April 12 has been updated to include additional products.
Ardent Mills is recalling various brands of flour and flour products from the marketplace due to possible E. coli O121 contamination.
Consumers should not consume the recalled products included in this link.
FREETOWN, Sierra Leone — Relatives dug through the mud in search of their loved ones and a morgue overflowed with bodies Monday after heavy rains and flooding early in the day killed at least 200 people in Sierra Leone's capital.
Bodies were spread out on the floor of a morgue, Sinneh Kamara, a coroner technician at the Connaught Hospital mortuary, told the national broadcaster.
"The capacity at the mortuary is too small for the corpses," he told the Sierra Leone National Broadcasting Corp.
Kamara urged the health department to deploy more ambulances, saying his mortuary only has four.
Sierra Leone's national television broadcaster interrupted its regular programming to show scenes of people trying to retrieve their loved ones' bodies. Others were seen carting relatives' remains in rice sacks to the morgue.
Military personnel have been deployed to help in the rescue operation currently ongoing, officials said.
Arizona Cardinals linebacker Josh Bynes 57) runs with the ball after intercepting a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Dec.10, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals won 12-7.
'Sarfarosh' star Sonali Bendre released an official statement stating that she is undergoing a cancer treatment in New York. She also thanked her family and close friends for the support. We are very sad to learn about Sonali Bendre's illness and hope she recovers soon.
The power-packed actress, the diva, the fashion icon, a dog lover, and a bibliophile, Sonali may not be actively working on-screen now, but she has been inspiring us a lot by giving us some positive life goals. She is very fashionable and is a favourite of many designers. The actress has a very versatile fashion sense and she can easily sport muted attires and vibrant outfits with equal comfort.
She is one of the rarest of the rare actresses', who has never had any fashion failure. Well, the diva keeps it simple and classy.
So, while we are all praying for her better health, here are some of her awe-inspiring outfits that will make you want to go shopping.
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Stephanie Blythe, the renowned American mezzo-soprano, is back at the Metropolitan Opera for a new role as the wicked stepmother in Jules Massenet’s version of the Cinderella story “Cendrillon.”
Blythe, who made her debut 23 years ago, acknowledges that she was nervous on opening night, feeling “the butterflies coming up” as she sat backstage. But she let the imperious, overbearing character she plays take over and then “everything was calm, everything was fine.”
“Cendrillon” also stars Joyce DiDonato as Cinderella and Alice Coote as Prince Charming. It will be broadcast to movie theatres on Saturday as the final Live in HD presentation from the Met this season.
The Metropolitan Opera is a company based in New York City.
First America Homes is the premier home builder in the community, offering new homes on 1/3-acre homesites. The home-building company announced the next phase of 52 homesites, offering one- and two-story floor plans ranging from 1,681 to 3,392 square feet.
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(CNN) A former US Army sergeant who defected to North Korea while stationed on the Korean Peninsula at the height of the Cold War has died in Japan at the age of 77.
Charles Jenkins died from heart failure and was discovered unconscious by his daughter at his home in Sado Island, northern Japan, on Monday night, Yoshiyuki Tomi from the Japanese Cabinet Office told CNN.
Police and the hospital said there were no irregular circumstances.
His wife, Hitomi Soga, released a statement saying she was "very shocked by this sudden incident."
Jenkins crossed into the North in 1965 while stationed at a US military unit near the demilitarized zone (DMZ), the heavily guarded border that separates North and South Korea.
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Keeping a local landmark around for years to come.
We’ll tell you about a community effort to save the iconic Hampshire County Courthouse in Northampton.
and 22News is on board as we get an exclusive look at a relief mission to Puerto Rico.
It’s all coming up tonight on 22News…Starting at Five.
Spring travels took me to Detroit on Sunday for the Sound Mind Sound Body Showcase. The Detroit area is loaded in the 2020 class and we're talking about two prospects who have interest in hearing from the Buckeyes.
Meanwhile in Columbus, four-star running back Sampson James arrived in Ohio's capital on Sunday night in preparation for a Monday unofficial visit. James recently topped our running backs Big Board for 2019, but why? We explain.
All of that, and more, in today's Skull Session.
Rabbi Dr. Bernhard H. Rosenberg's latest project sheds new light upon the reasons why brokering peace between Israel and the Palestinians often seem insurmountable. The book, "Genesis of the Palestinian Authority," was written by David Bedein and edited by Rosenberg.
Start the conversation, or Read more at Kansas City Jewish Chronicle.
Thomas played Game 1 of the Boston Celtics' playoff series vs. Chicago despite the death of his sister, Chyna, a day earlier. The 22-year-old was killed Saturday in Washington state from a car accident .
Start the conversation, or Read more at Cleveland.com.
MINERAL, Va. (AP) - Dominion Energy has shut down one of its two nuclear reactors at the North Anna Power Station after the company says a "very small water leak" was discovered in the cooling system.
Dominion spokesman Rick Zuercher told The Richmond-Times Dispatch (http://bit.ly/2C5epTG ) that Unit 2 at the Louisa County station was taken out of service Sunday afternoon.
Dominion told its employees in an e-mail Monday that personnel identified the leak location involving an instrument that provides operators with information on the water level in the reactor.
The email says personnel are working to fix the problem, and that the unit will return to service soon.
Roger Hannah, a spokesman for the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, says the agency is allowing resident NRC inspectors at the facility to handle the issue.
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Man shot in buttocks in West Rogers Park
A man was shot in his buttocks Friday evening in the West Rogers Park neighborhood on the North Side.
The 24-year-old was struck by a bullet at 7:03 p.m. in the 6600 block of North Ridge, according to Chicago Police.
He was taken to St. Francis Hospital in Evanston, where he was being treated for a gunshot wound to his buttocks, police said.
Reports in Spain claim the Portuguese is still considering his future and could opt to exit the Bernabeu.
But Real Madrid bigwig Florentino Perez will now let Ronaldo leave easily.
Spanish outlet Don Balon, known for their outlandish and bold transfer claims, say Los Blancos will demand Lukaku in a blockbuster swap deal.
That’s after Real missed out on their priority target Harry Kane as he signed a new contract at Tottenham.
And the same thing happened earlier this week as Liverpool tied down Mohamed Salah for five more years.
WORK on the new Harwood bridge has forced a change to the lift span opening times available for the current bridge, the RMS has advised.
"To ensure the safe delivery of the new Harwood bridge, there will be changes to the lift span opening times for activities on the piers in the middle of the Clarence River," a spokesman said.
The changed times will start on Monday and end in December.
During this time, the lift span will be available for openings prior to 6.45am and after 6pm Monday to Friday, and prior to 7.45am and after 5pm on Saturdays.
The lift span will be available all day Sunday.
"Motorists should plan for minor delays during these times," the RMS spokesman said.
The project team will relocate the marine navigation channel from the middle of the bridge to the south side of the Clarence River.
The channel will be indicated by port (red) and starboard (green) buoys and will be in place to allow vessels to transit through the area at all times.
British Antarctic scientists are among dozens stranded on the Falkland Islands by the closure of the “potholed” runway at the crucial Atlantic mid-point of Ascension Island.
The deterioration of the surface has forced the MoD to urgently re-route its strategic “air bridge” with the southern archipelago via West Africa.
As well as disrupting military and civilian access to the Falklands, the closure of the stop-off runway to long-range aircraft further isolates Ascension islanders and those on the dependent island of St Helena, both British overseas territories, from the outside world.
The Chicago Police Department says all patrol officers are now equipped with body cameras.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and police Superintendent Eddie Johnson said Sunday the city reached its goal to provide the cameras to more than 7,000 officers one year earlier than originally planned. They say it's the largest deployment of the technology in the U.S.
Emanuel says the cameras are "an essential tool" in the city's efforts to rebuild trust between police and the community. He says they improve transparency and help in investigations and resolving disputes.
The U.S. Justice Department in January issued a scathing report on civil rights abuses by Chicago's police over the years. An investigation began in 2015 after the release of dash cam video showing an officer shoot black teenager Laquan McDonald 16 times
Winning numbers drawn in 'Cash 5' game
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Cash 5" game were:
01-06-18-22-23
(one, six, eighteen, twenty-two, twenty-three)
The interview raises the stakes of what so far has been a political scandal that cost Michael T. Flynn his job as national security adviser.
Michael Howard is a musician; he has been in the business for over thirty years and he’s that incredible conundrum you want to figure out. Hysterical and upbeat…for example, he likes to scream out,. Greetings from Inconvenience
Thousands of believers flocked the Prayer Mountain Bukalango for the end of year’s prayers and also usher in 2017. Msgr Expedito Magembe the leader at the prayer ground urged people to abandon old ways that have locked their success and open up in 2017 for God’s Blessings.
It's always helpful to learn from your mistakes because then your mistakes seem worthwhile.
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* INDIA FINANCE MINISTER SAYS RISING PRICES OF GLOBAL CRUDE OIL IS A MATTER OF CONCERN
* INDIA FINANCE MINISTER SAYS DISINVESTMENT TARGET OF 800 BILLION RUPEES FOR 2018/19 IS “FAIRLY ACHIEVABLE”
* INDIA FINANCE MINISTER SAYS WANT TO STRENGTHEN STATE-RUN BANKS BEFORE CONSOLIDATING Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: [ ] (Reporting By New Delhi Newsroom)
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CLEVELAND — Indians slugger Edwin Encarnacion sustained a potentially serious right ankle injury in the first inning of Game 2 of the AL Division Series against the New York Yankees.
Encarnacion was scrambling to get back to second base when he jammed his foot into the bag and rolled his ankle Friday. He dropped to the ground in obvious pain and writhed in the infield dirt while waiting for medical personnel.
Encarnacion, who doubled up on the play, was unable to much weight on his leg and had to be helped off the field. He had to pause on the trip to the dugout because he was hurting so much.
The Indians did not have immediate word on his condition. Cleveland led the ALDS 1-0.
MEXICO CITY — Mexican authorities say a measuring device containing radioactive material has been stolen in north-central Mexico.
The Interior Department says the gauge — apparently of a type commonly used in road construction — was taken on Monay from a roadside in the state of Queretaro.
The department said Tuesday that the equipment poses a low level of risk, but urged the public to report it if they find it.
Turkish policemen beat Antalya woman with baton while she is pinned to floor
A cellphone video shared in social media shows two police officer in Antalya repeatedly striking a woman with baton has prompted investigation, authorities announced on Wednesday.
According to the footage which was recorded by a passersby and released on Twitter, two police officers and a woman exchange a series of escalating insults and challenges, and the brawl ends up with officers repeatedly strike the woman on the upper part of her body and her head.
The video posted on Twitter doesn’t show what led to the incident. The whereabouts of the woman is also unknown.
According to the Birgün daily, the victim was a foreign national and an investigation has been launched into the incident by the Antalya Police Department. The two officers were reportedly suspended. (turkeypurge.com
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With their 31-24 victory over the Detroit Lions Sunday night, the Green Bay Packers locked down the NFC North title, a huge accomplishment in and of itself even though the Packers punched their ticket to the playoffs earlier in the day when Washington lost to the New York Giants.
The win brings the Packers to 10-6 on the season. They head into the playoffs as the No. 4 seed and will host the Giants in the Wild Card Round on January 8.
But back to the win. There was an Aaron Rodgers championship-belt celebration. There were multiple throws by the Packers quarterback that left viewers scratching their heads or jumping up and down. There was a game-sealing interception in the final seconds by Micah Hyde.
Let's take a closer look at how each position group performed in the win and hand out grades for the game.
Creed Lacy, 82, Adair County, KY He was saved at Emory Chapel United Methodist Church and attended Hadley's Community Church for several years. He was a US Army Veteran and will be accorded full military honors by Columbia Post 6097, Veterans of Foreign Wars, at committal rites.
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The identity of a 22-year-old man shot and killed by police in Western Australia after he allegedly threatened an officer with a knife has been released.
Hayden Paul Stacey, the man shot and killed by WA police in Wannanup. Photo: Facebook
Police say they were responding to reports of a man behaving suspiciously in Wannanup just after midnight on Sunday when they spotted him with a knife and he lunged towards an officer, ignoring commands to drop the weapon.
Officers say they tasered the man, which didn't stop him approaching and he was then shot, later dying in hospital.
On Wednesday, police confirmed the deceased man was Hayden Paul Stacey.
His Facebook page showed he was a Mandurah-based carpenter's apprentice.
Arielle Jacobs stops by Broadway.com HQ to chat about Aladdin and more with Ryan Lee Gilbert.
The internet is a big, wide open, scary place. Why should you have to dive into its depths and find stories that pertain to the Cincinnati Bearcats Joey Thomas had a big year in 2017, especially on defense.
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TODAY has teamed up with "Fast N' Loud" star Richard Rawlings to offer one lucky fan the chance to win a car!
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A 73-year-old woman is currently travelling around the UK using only a Gypsy top waggon and her two faithful Belgium draft horses to raise money for The Brain Tumour Charity.
Daisy Sadler will reach the halfway point of her journey at The Kelpies on Saturday between 9 and 11am and would encourage families from the area to join her there.
Daisy and her two honorable horses have been travelling roughly 50 miles per week via the UK’s minor road network.
She left home mid-April and expects her 1000-mile trip to take five months to complete.
Daisy has been overwhelmed by the support and generosity she has received from the public who have so far raised over £6000 for her chosen charity.
Followers can track Daisy’s progress via Facebook and donate to the Imogen Whitby Fund here or by texting ‘SYDS73’ followed by the donation amount to 70070.
MADRID A Spanish man was found guilty on Wednesday of murdering U.S. woman Denise Pikka Thiem as she was walking the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route in north-west Spain in 2015.
Miguel Angel Munoz, 41, ambushed and killed Thiem, giving her no chance to warn others or defend herself, a summary of the decision made by the jury in the province of Leon showed.
Prosecutors have called for Munoz to be sentenced to up to 27 years in prison. He was also found guilty of stealing Thiem's belongings.
Thiem, from Phoenix, Arizona, was 40 years old when she disappeared. She was last seen near Astorga in Leon in early April 2015, and stopped communicating with friends and posting pictures on social networks on April 4.
The following September, police found her body and arrested Munoz.
The nine-member jury rejected Munoz's defence that he had been suffering from a serious psychiatric illness when he killed her.
(Reporting by Angus Berwick; Editing by Janet Lawrence)
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YEREVAN, APRIL 24, ARMENPRESS. At the initiative of the Belarusian side, a telephone conversation took place between the Prime Minister of Belarus Andrei Kobyakov and acting Prime Minister of Armenia Karen Karapetyan.
As ARMENPRESS was informed from the press service of the Government of Armenia, the Heads of Executives of the two countries discussed the prospects of developing the Armenian-Belarusian relations. The sides also talked about the developments in Armenia and in this context PM Andrei Kobyakov expressed support to the friendly Armenian people.
English translator/editor – Tigran Sirekanyan
Consumers tend to buy the best of what they can afford, even if it's within lower-priced categories. I developed a "small luxuries" investment theme, and my firm's index of companies involved in premium beer and liquor, perfumes, luxury clothing, jewelry, home products and handbags outperformed the S&P 500 from the March 2009 market bottom, rising 616% vs. 251% for the total market.
Stocks that fit the bill include, Williams Sonoma, Tiffany & Co., Boston Beer Co., Coach and Ralph Lauren. Companies that can adapt to the demand for small luxuries will continue to be winners in the current environment where wage growth remains stagnant.
A. Gary Shilling is president of A. Gary Shilling & Co., editor of Gary Shilling's Insights and author of The Age of Deleveraging (John Wiley & Sons, 2010).
Scary headlines proclaim the return of the killer bacterial infection. Watch the video to hear what an infectious disease expert has to say.
Alec Baldwin, who’s been playing Donald Trump on “Saturday Night Live,” impersonated another famous person off-camera this week.
Spies at that B’way show “Cats” said that Baldwin visited the cast backstage and “broke out into a flamboyantly British imitation of the show’s creator, Andrew Lloyd Webber.”
“After a few photos . . . he donned a pink ‘kitty’ hat for one,” a spy said. “He FaceTimed his 3-year-old [Carmen], so she could ‘meet the kitties.’ ” She pointed at an actor and exclaimed, “I want that one!” we hear.
Wilton resident Dawn Dahl’s ‘Morning Glory’ oil painting earned honorable mention at the Rowayton Art Center’s Brushworks Exhibition earlier this month. Artist, art educator and designer Nancy McTague Stock selected winners from almost 80 entries, and Dahl was one of the 21 announced at the exhibition’s opening reception on Sunday, Aug. 6. Information: www.rowaytonarts.org
The Nikkei Asian Review newspaper is reporting that the Japanese entertainment company Konami is blacklisting former employees in the Japanese video game industry . "The company is particularly targeting those who work for Kojima Productions, which was founded in 2016 by Hideo Kojima, who used to be a top designer at Konami," reports Ars Technica. From the report:
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Henry Group Holdings Ltd:
* CHAN KWOK HUNG RESIGNED AS AN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
* NG IAN RESIGNED AS AN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
* WANG JUNYONG HAS BEEN APPOINTED AS CHAIRMAN OF BOARD
* NG IAN RESIGNED AS CHAIRMAN Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
WASHINGTON U.S. President Donald Trump spoke in separate phone calls on Monday with British Prime Minister Theresa May and German Chancellor Angela Merkel about the U.S. air strike in Syria last week, the White House said in a statement.
May and Merkel expressed support for the U.S. action and agreed with Trump "on the importance of holding Syrian President Bashar al-Assad accountable" for an alleged sarin gas attack that killed scores of civilians, the statement said.
(Reporting by Eric Beech; Editing by Eric Walsh)
Baldwin nabbed two of four targets for 44 yards in Sunday's win over San Francisco.
Baldwin did the bulk of his damage on a 41-yard go late in the first half that helped set up the Seahawks' go-ahead score. The speedster failed to live up to his incredible scoring pace from late last season, but still set career marks in catches, targets and yards in 2016 while maintaining his typical chunk-play ability. He should get a favorable match up in the playoffs against either Detroit's middle-of-the-road pass defense or a Green Bay team that has been torched at points this season.
April 10 Aves One AG:
* Acquires container portfolio
* Is acquiring a portfolio with a volume of around $6 million
* Portfolio consists of brand-new containers provided with 5-year lease contracts, and these will be accepted from corresponding shipping companies within coming three months Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
April 6 Royal Bank Of Canada
* RBC global asset management inc. Announces march sales results for RBC funds, ph&n funds and bluebay funds and first quarter sales results for RBC etfs
* RBC global asset management inc - march mutual fund net sales of $1.1 billion
* RBC global asset management inc - march long-term funds had net sales of $1.0 billion and money market funds had net sales of $99 million
* RBC global asset management inc - mutual fund assets under management increased by 1.1 per cent in march Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Decatur Police Department officers were investigating a crash in the 1500 block of North Union.
Police confirmed a single car crash on Sunday evening around 9 p.m. Two people were in the vehicle at the time of the crash, they were treated for minor injuries.
The car was driving well over the speed limit and crashed into a tree.
A timeline of key dates leading to the resignation of White House National Security Adviser Michael Flynn: Nov. 17 — President-elect Donald Trump offers former military intelligence chief Michael Flynn the job of national security adviser.
LINCOLN — Calvary Gospel Church reminded the community of the real meaning of Christmas last weekend.
For the 15th year the Beamsville church opened its doors to the community for its popular Evening in Bethlehem live nativity story on Dec. 9 and 10. Hundreds of community members participated in the event, where visitors are taken through the first Christmas.
The event saw groups travel the road to Bethlehem with a guide, interacting with Roman soldiers, shepherds, magi, the innkeeper, vendors in a bustling market and Mary and Joseph. The event also featured some live animals, which were a hit with the younger audiences.
April 24 (Reuters) - Imax China Holding Inc:
* IMAX AND CINEWORLD GROUP SIGN AGREEMENT TO INSTALL NEW IMAX® WITH LASER EXPERIENCE IN 55 CINEWORLD AND REGAL IMAX LOCATIONS
* IMAX CORP - CO, CINEWORLD RENEW 12-YEAR LEASE TERMS FOR ALL 55 SITES AND EXPECT ALL IMAX WITH LASER SYSTEMS TO BE INSTALLED BETWEEN 2018 AND 2022 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Beaujolais is in such high demand there's an allocation on the good bottles from makers known, like the 1970s political punk band, as the Gang of Four; and somewhere north of Rome, nuns are burying cow horns filled with dung in their vineyard grounds and howling at the full moon to heal the earth while they make wine.
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DALLAS — Exxon Mobil says in a new report that policies to combat climate change won't have much effect on its business and demand for fossil fuels will remain strong for decades.
The company does acknowledge, however, that some of its most costly oil and gas reserves might not be developed.
Exxon's report, issued Friday, comes in response to pressure from shareholders who voted last May to urge the company to issue a report on the matter every year.
The city of Birmingham, Alabama on Monday became the latest local or state government to file a lawsuit over prescription opioids, accusing three drug wholesale distributors of failing to halt suspicious orders of the addictive drugs.
Birmingham filed the lawsuit in federal court claiming Cardinal Health, AmerisourceBergen, and McKesson Corp dumped millions of dollars' worth of opioids into the city while refusing to fulfill their duties to report suspicious shipments.
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Atlantic City casino signs with sports betting firm
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Another Atlantic City casino is poised to offer sports betting.
The Ocean Resort casino announced Tuesday that it has partnered with sports book operator William Hill to operate a 7,500-square-foot betting facility on its main gambling floor.
The casino, formerly known as Revel, is scheduled to reopen June 28.
William Hill also will operate a sports book at Monmouth Park Racetrack in Freehold.
Last week, Atlantic City's Borgata casino announced that it planned to offer sports betting on the first day it's allowed. Other casinos are expected to follow suit.
This month the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a 1992 federal law barring states from offering legal sports betting.
New Jersey lawmakers are expected to pass a law and enact sports betting regulations in June.
John Boyega is fighting aliens again and this time its in Pacific Rim Uprising. He plays Jake Pentecost, the son of Idris Elba’s character in the original. Jake, a once-promising Jaeger pilot teams up with Scott Eastwood as Lambert to take down the monstrous Kaiju.
This movie is faster, brighter and a lot younger than the original, making it easier to follow and a lot more entertaining. I talked to John and Scott about representation in Hollywood, from both sides of the aisle and I asked Scott about his reaction to the public beef by his Fast & Furious cast members. Long story short, his name is Bennett and he’s not in it.
Pacific Rim hits theaters everywhere Friday, March 23rd.
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The Paris Festival is a 3-week celebration of composers who lived and worked in the City of Light during the 19th and 20th century. Karen Rogers previews the event that takes the Verizon Hall stage at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts in January.
The show went on for the cast of Broadway's "Groundhog...
Producers of the Broadway show “Groundhog Day” said the musical will open Monday night with star Andy Karl once again leading the cast despite having to miss the previous show after tweaking his knee.
Karl hurt himself during a preview performance Friday, forcing the cancellation of Saturday’s matinee. An understudy filled in for him at the Saturday-night performance. The show, at the August Wilson Theatre, doesn’t run on Sundays.
“Groundhog Day” is based on the much-loved 1993 movie about a jaded weatherman forced to live the same day over, with Karl starring in the Bill Murray role of Phil Connors, a part Karl originated in London and won an Olivier Award as best actor in a musical.
MIAMI GARDENS, FLA. (WSVN) - It was a costly crash after a Lamborghini Huracan crashed on the Turnpike, Monday.
The sports car was heading south on the Turnpike, near Hard Rock Stadium when the accident happened.
It is unknown what caused the crash or if anyone was injured.
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March 30 Beijing TRS Information Technology Co Ltd :
* Sees to swing to net loss at 4.6 million yuan to 5.2 million yuan in FY 2017 Q1 versus net profit at 2.1 million yuan in FY 2016 Q1
* Says increased labor cost as main reason for the forecast
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/Oyl0qx
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
CHELSEA, Mass. Officials were called to the MWRA Headworks building just before noon Monday after high levels of hydrogen sulfide were detected.
One floor of the building, located in Chelsea, had to be evacuated until the air levels returned to normal. No one was hurt.
Last week, traces of hydrogen cyanide were detected in a sewage treatment area beneath the facility.
The chemical concentration was not strong enough to pose danger to any workers.
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It appears that no South Africans were caught up in an Istanbul nightclub shooting on New Year's Eve in which at least 39 people were killed. Department of International Relations and Co-operation spokesperson Clayson Monyela said: "So far no information suggesting any South African may have been affected by that unfortunate incident."
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MOUNT CARMEL, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA (WBRE) – Ten homes were damaged in a fire overnight. Flames could be seen shooting from the area of North Hickory Street in Mount Carmel just after 11 last night.
Five duplexes were involved. Firefighters evacuated residents from the immediate area. Crews had to use ladders to cut hole sin the top of several of the structures. Temperatures were around freezing at the time causing some slick conditions for those responding.
TORONTO — Rose McGowan has cancelled the rest of her book tour for her new memoir “Brave.”
A publicist for HarperCollins Canada Ltd., issued the news on Friday.
McGowan was scheduled to visit Toronto on Monday to promote the book as well as her new E network docuseries “Citizen Rose.”
HarperCollins said that’s now been “cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances” and that she “has cancelled the duration of her book tour.”
The memoir from the artist, activist and former actress details her sexual assault allegation against fallen producer Harvey Weinstein.
Weinstein issued a statement Wednesday that quoted an alleged email from McGowan’s former manager, saying that the actress had spoken of a consensual encounter with him.
Weinstein is accused by multiple women of sexual misconduct.
McGowan also issued a statement Wednesday saying that his remarks were part of an ongoing effort to “smear” her.
— With files from The Associated Press
San Joaquin Valley farmers continue to drill even as groundwater limits loom
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The government will soon start demolishing structures, including markets and institutional buildings, erected within gazatted road reserves along national roads. Billed as an operation to de-congest the city, Uganda National Roads Authority said a deadline it issued to encroachers to leave voluntarily expires today and will not be extended.
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Reno police are investigating a shooting that took place early Sunday morning at a trailer park. Just after 4am Reno Police were dispatched to the “Shop and Go” gas station on Moana Lane where officers found a man bleeding from multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported to Renown Regional Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries. A preliminary investigation led police to the original crime scene at the Shade Tree Village Mobile Home Park on Gentry Way. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Reno Police Department or Secret Witness: 322-4900.
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The Director General Karachi Development Authority (KDA), Syed Nasir Abbas has called upon Sindh Government to play its role in handing over charged parking to KDA on parks and buildings built on the KDA properties. He said this during surprise visits to KDA’s charged parkings at Clifton and North Karachi areas, said a statement on Wednesday. He said that efforts are being made by KDA to extend better facilities to the people with regard to charged parkings. No parking fee is being received in the parking established in surroundings of Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Park, and anyone found receiving it, legal action will be taken, he warned. He also directed the officials concerned to prepare strategy to improve the arrangements of charged parking in the last 10 days of Ramazan. Director Admin Mehboob Alam, Director Charged Parking, Syed Ubaid Ahmed, Chief Security Officer Capt (r), Altaf Rajput and others were also present.
Jo Dodds says her home near Tathra was threatened on three sides by Sunday's fires, as she watched black plumes of smoke rising from houses of friends and heard gas bottles exploding one after another.
But what angered Ms Dodds on Tuesday was to hear Malcolm Turnbull's comments a day earlier at an evacuation hall that the fire had nothing to do with climate change.
"I'm furious because [the Prime Minister] is not a clown," Ms Dodds, an independent councillor for Bega Valley Shire, told Fairfax Media. "What is the debate?"
Tathra has long been a focus of climate change and renewable energy support, as seen in this beach sign with 3000 people in 2006. Photo: Supplied
Ms Dodds said she watched "the monster bearing down on me ... wondering if my friends are dying, knowing that the reason why all of that is happening in front of my very eyes, is because of climate change.
"It was not a normal fire".
Clark Street Bridge to close Tuesday
The Clark Street Bridge will close Tuesday morning until Wednesday to pour new concrete for bike lanes.
The bridge will be closed starting at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday and reopen Wednesday about 5 a.m. Wednesday, according to the Chicago Department of Transportation.
On Friday, the bridge and sidewalks will also be closed from 9:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. for testing, CDOT said. Drivers heading south on Clark should turn west on Kinzie and south on LaSalle, then east on Wacker back to Clark.
You probably didn't like 2016 very much if you owned biotech stocks. Many biotech stocks, including some solid ones, performed dismally.
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DuHaime: Rodney has taken public service very seriously, and this will allow him to finish his work as Appropriations chairman unencumbered by the arrows that come from one last campaign.
Frankly, I was dismayed but not surprised by the shoddy treatment he received from this paper upon his retirement. From serving in the Army in Vietnam to serving in local and state office up to Congress, he served this country and this state for almost 50 years, all with the utmost honor and integrity. But because of blind rage for Donald Trump, his retirement is met with glee and more petty shots. And when someone of either party serves that long and with that much effectiveness and distinction, he should be met with a front-page thank you from the largest paper in the state, regardless of disagreement over some policy issues.
The Strokes are a veteran rock band. Nick Valensi is the guitarist for the band. He is now a member of another band, CRX. He was the last member of The Strokes to start up a side project. Now he is not only playing guitar but is the singer for CRX. Stepping out into the spotlight as the vocalist must have caused nerves for Valensi. He needn’t worry as he comports himself very well. Though you wouldn’t mistake him for a power vocalist he certainly has a decent range. CRX’s debut album has a tasty power pop sound to it. Part of that, I’m sure, is due to the fact that the album’s producer is Josh Homme of Queens of the Stone Age fame. Due to his and Valensi’s wealth of experience there is a certain swagger to the songs on the album along with plenty of energy.
KFC plans to make a space pioneer out of a chicken sandwich next week when it sends it to the edge of the atmosphere with the help of a high-altitude balloon.
The promotional stunt for the Zinger sandwich comes two months after the fast food chain unveiled Rob Lowe playing Kentucky Fried Chicken founder Col. Harland Sanders in a space suit as part of an ad campaign. The ads promised to send the breaded chicken sandwich into space.
KFC is partnering with balloon maker World View on the project. The chain says the launch window opens June 21 for what it says is the longest controlled stratospheric balloon flight with a commercial payload in history. The sandwich will return to earth and bring back telemetry data.
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Thomas (knee) does not have an injury designation on the Seahawks' injury report for Sunday's game against the Rams, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Thomas did not practice Wednesday and Thursday before putting in a full session Friday, avoiding the questionable tag. The Seahawks were likely just being cautious with their star safety, who should be all systems go for Week 5.
Greenville residents are reminded that fire hydrant flushing is underway from now through July 31.
City crews are flushing the water main and distribution systems from the water plant, working out toward the end of the water mains.
Residents may experience some water discoloration during hydrant flushing.
Questions can be directed to Public Works Superintendent Bill Grider at 664-1644 or the water plant at 664-0131.
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For Sylvia Mac the deep, painful scar tissues on her back, tummy and leg ruled her life. People said it was OK, because it wasn’t on her face. But it wasn't.
Last year she finally learned to accept her body.
Listen to Sylvia speaking to Ena Miller on Woman's Hour on BBC Radio 4 on Tuesday 15 August 2017 at 10:00
Sylvia set up a website, Love Disfigure, to support people with disfigurements.
A chara, – Frank McNally’s Irishman’s Diary (February 2nd) set me to reminiscing. In this part of East Galway the tradition is that if the gráinneog (hedgehog) peers out of its winter quarters on Candlemas Day and finds the day to be sunny it will return to hibernation as fine weather has returned too early.
The accompanying rhyme is as follows, “Candlemas Day bright and clear, we’ll have two winters in this year”. – Yours, etc,
GERRY LAWLESS,
Ballinasloe,
Co Galway.
NAIROBI, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) -- Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta on Monday called on police officers to exercise restraint and provide protection during peaceful and lawful post-election protests in accordance with the law. Speaking for the first time since his re-election on Friday, Kenyatta called on those not happy with the outcome of the Aug. xinhuanet_en 4:55:00 PM CEST
Hamels (0-0) allowed four runs -- three earned -- on six hits and two walks while striking out two batters during his no-decision against Seattle.
The Texas bullpen couldn't hold off the Mariners, and Hamels still hasn't factored into the decision in any of his three starts to begin the campaign. The veteran lefty wasn't at his best Sunday, either, and he's now allowed a home run in each of his three starts. He also has just 11 strikeouts through 18 innings. After turning in reliable fantasy numbers year in, year out for over a decade, Hamels is probably set for a decline for a third straight season. He's still a serviceable asset, but expecting his 2011 results is ill-advised.
May 2 Netmedia SA:
* Said on Saturday that it recognised an impairment for value Inwestycje Alternatywne Profit SA shares at amount of 3.6 million zlotys ($930,786)
* The impairment to hit FY 2016 financial result of the company
* The company owns in total 32.94 pct of stake in Inwestycje Alternatywne Profit
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Further company coverage: ($1 = 3.8677 zlotys) (Gdynia Newsroom)
BEAVERCREEK, Ohio — An Ohio city has spent over $430,000 defending two officers in connection with the fatal police shooting of a man at a Wal-Mart who was carrying an air rifle from a store shelf.
The Dayton Daily News (http://bit.ly/2ppMDy0 ) reports the cost to the Dayton suburb of Beavercreek includes about $210,000 paid to two law firms.
The city's law director says outside counsel was necessary. Crawford family attorney Michael Wright says the money could have gone toward a settlement for the family.
An officer fatally shot John Crawford III in 2014 after a 911 call about someone waving a rifle at the Wal-Mart. Police say he didn't obey commands to drop what later turned out to be an air rifle.
A federal probe for any possible civil rights violations is continuing.
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ATLANTA — Julio Teheran has been picked as the Atlanta Braves' opening day starter.
The 27-year-old right-hander will be making his fifth straight opening day start. He is 1-1 with a 1.88 ERA in his first four, including six scoreless innings against the Mets last year.
Teheran was 11-13 with a 4.49 ERA in 2017.
Atlanta opens its season on March 29 at home against Philadelphia.
Sacramento >> With the coming of the new year, hundreds of new laws take effect today in California, many of them relating to transportation. The state Department of Motor Vehicles offers this short list on some to the new rules involving the state's roads: •Use of Electronic Wireless Devices : Driving a motor vehicle while holding and operating a handheld wireless telephone or a wireless electronic communications device will be prohibited, unless the device is mounted on a vehicle's windshield or is mounted/affixed to a vehicle's dashboard or center console in a manner that does not hinder the driver's view of the road.
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The Pima County Sheriff’s Department has arrested a man in connection with the deaths of his wife and daughter.
Hernando Enriquez, 44 has been arrested for the deaths of Sandra Enriquez, 43 and Isabelle Enriquez, 15, according to an update from the PCSD.
The release stated Enriquez also faces charges for the attempted murder of his son.
Deputies responded to an aggravated assault call on the afternoon of Friday, Feb. 2.
When they arrived, deputies found the son seriously hurt in the 3200 block of East Calle Agassiz
He told deputies where to find his mother and sister.
There were found dead at a home in the 400 block of North Tomasita Drive.
First responders also found Hernando Enriquez injured in a culvert outside the house.
Both Enriquez and his son were rushed to the hospital for medical treatment.
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DULUTH, Minn. (AP) — Officials say the expected departures of six vessels this week will mark the star of the 2018 commercial shipping season in the Twin Ports of Duluth, Minnesota, and Superior, Wisconsin.
The Duluth Seaway Port Authority says departure times are hard to pinpoint, but the first two vessels plan to leave their winter berths on Tuesday. They include a tug, as well as a freighter that will head for Two Harbors to load iron ore. Four other ore boats are expected to leave Thursday and Friday.
Once loaded, the ore boats will proceed across Lake Superior toward Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, to await the opening of the Soo Locks at 12:01 a.m. on Sunday. Duluth-Superior could see its first arrivals a day or two later, depending on ice conditions.
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A 12-year-old boy and 18-year-old man are missing off the coast of Western Australia's north near Ningaloo Station.
They left South Lefroy Bay about 4pm on Tuesday on a three-metre inflatable zodiac boat, with the intention of travelling inside the reef towards Norwegian Bay. They failed to return as planned two hours later.
A major search and rescue operation is underway, with several authorities and volunteers involved.
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence departs a healthcare meeting at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S. April 4, 2017. REUTERS/Eric Thayer
WASHINGTON The U.S. House of Representatives will not vote on a bill to replace the Obama administration's signature healthcare law before it starts a two-week break, a Republican lawmaker said in Wednesday.
"We are going to go home tomorrow without a deal," said Representative Chris Collins, showing that deep divisions remain among Republicans despite renewed efforts to repeal and replace Obamacare after House Republican leaders withdrew a bill on March 24 due to a lack of votes.
(Reporting by Amanda Becker; Writing by David Alexander and Eric Walsh)
It only makes sense that Jesus Shuttlesworth, one of the best athletes ever created for the movies, equates basketball to “poetry in motion.” When played at its best, the sport is a celebration of grace, power and movement set to a soundtrack of squeaky shoes, whistles, and buzzers. But the movies know that basketball rarely achieves this utopian vision—at least until players learn to become a team. Like most sports depicted on the big screen, basketball dribbles to its own familiar beats, narrative arcs, and shot-sinking fourth quarters. It relies on culture-changing head coaches, a motley crew of underdogs and arrogant stars, and the inherent drama of the camera cutting to the scoreboard.
Embedded into these court dramas are a variety of political and social issues, the majority of which are both complicated and solved with the sweet sound of leather swishing against nylon. With March Madness in full effect, here are the best 20 basketball movies that will get you ready to hit the gym.
Oregon police are asking for the public's help in identifying a robbery suspect.
Police say a man robbed Haas Bakery on Starr Avenue between 5:40 p.m. and 5:44 p.m on Tuesday, May 29.
The unknown suspect entered the bakery and showed a note to the two employees stating, "Give me $100 and no one will get hurt."
The employees opened the cash register and handed the Suspect $100 in cash.
The Suspect fled the store on foot with the cash.
Neither of the two employees were injured in the robbery.
Anyone with information should contact Det.Spangler at 419-698-7069 or RSpangler@oregonohio.org.
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Daily 4' game
SACRAMENTO (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the California Lottery's "Daily 4" game were:
8-0-7-3
(eight, zero, seven, three)
¶ Ticket-holders with all four winning numbers in the order given win the top prize. Lesser amounts are also awarded to ticket-holders with other varying combinations of the winning numbers.
File Photo: Workers of BHP Billiton's Escondida, the world's biggest copper mine, are seen in front of the open pit, in Antofagasta, northern Chile March 31, 2008. Picture taken March 31, 2008. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado/File Photo
Business Watch takes a look at copper production and commerce, the Mexican peso and the steep price of new cancer drugs - all in graphics.
The cost of cancer: new drugs show success at a steep price
Investors are betting that a weak Mexican peso will keep tourists flooding into Latin America's No. 2 economy this year.
The copper market is likely to see a small shortage as early as this year because of a lack of new supply and other factors, Rio Tinto's copper and diamonds chief will say on Tuesday. Here's a look at the global copper market and a closer look at copper in a top producer, Chile.
America's Best Christkindl MarketsGet a preview of five of America's best Christkindl Markets from around the country.
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Uber Reveals Year-Old Cover-Up Of Hack Affecting 57 MillionUber is coming clean about its cover-up of a year-old hacking attack that stole personal information about more than 57 million of the beleaguered ride-hailing service's customers and drivers.
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HAGAR TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — Michigan State Police say one person is dead and another seriously injured in a snowmobile crash in Southwest Michigan.
Authorities were called at 1:37 a.m. to a wooded area in the 4700 block of Carmody Road in Hagar Township. Hagar Township is north of Benton Harbor.
Troopers say the passenger, a 43-year-old Owosso woman, was thrown from the snowmobile during the crash. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver, a 41-year-old Owosso man, suffered serious injuries to his back and pelvis, troopers say. He was taken to Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo where he is listed in serious but stable condition.
Troopers say the driver and passenger were not wearing helmets at the time of the crash.
The crash remains under investigation, but troopers say alcohol appears to be a factor.
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Homicide units are investigating after an 18-year-old man was shot in the back and killed on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Wednesday morning.
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The incident happened in the 2400 block of MLK Jr. Drive. Police say Joshua Torrance was transported to Grady Hospital in critical condition, but he died of his injuries shortly after.
The teen recently graduated from Best Academy. His family says he had plans to attend Albany State with goals of becoming an architect or engineer.
APD officers continue to investigate the incident. There are no suspects in custody at this time.
Demetrious Johnson chases history at UFC 216, as a win over Ray Borg will give him the record for most consecutive title defenses in UFC history.
Johnson defends his flyweight title Saturday night in the co-main event.
Goodrich 44, Corunna 37
Tyson Davis scored 17 points and Nick Waterworth added nine Friday night, when Goodrich beat Corunna to give coach Gary Barns his 400th career victory. Barns, 67, is in his 27th season as Goodrich’s head coach. He has a 400-176 (.694) career record and joins Grover Kirkland, Stan Gooch, Archy Robinson and Dennis Hopkins as the only Flint-area boys coaches to win at least 400 games.
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Venue TBA, but I heard that there’s an easter egg on the band’s Spotify page hinting where the venue would be. The Social House, Makati maybe?
Tickets will go on sale on February 5, Monday! So keep your eyes peeled!
An American returnee , Chima Ordu,has been remanded in prison after he was caught taking pictures of a policewoman extorting money from motorists in the Isolo area of Lagos State .
Ordu was reported to be in a tricycle when he took a snapshot of the policewoman at the Oludegun Junction.
He was , however, caught and apprehended by some colleagues of the policewoman , who brought him to court for taking the pictures of a law enforcement agent performing her lawful duty .
He pleaded not guilty to the charge.
The Magistrate , Mrs . J.O .E. Adeyemi, granted him bail in the sum of N20 , 000 with one surety in like sum .
He was reported to have been remanded in custody when he could not meet the bail condition.
The PUNCH learnt that the 40 – year- old was asked to apologise for his action so the Police could withdraw the case, but he had maintained his ground , saying he didn’t do anything wrong.
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Before you head out of the door for your morning commute, here are some traffic updates to keep on the radar: Gas Prices: Overall for the state gas is down 6 cents from last week according to AAA. The daily average for Michigan this week, $2.50 Future Construction: M-5 Southbound lanes will be closed between Maple Rd and 12 Mile Rd starting Saturday 7am for resurfacing work.
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Visiting Fort Ligonier. When the girl sat at this table in the officer’s barracks, I started humming the “Bilbo writing at Bag End” music, and she got mad at me because she said she was tearing up.
Man killed in Casper, suspected shooter not arrested
CASPER, Wyo. (AP) — A 49-year-old man was shot and killed in Casper over the weekend and police say the shooter has not been arrested.
Sgt. Mike Ogden tells KTWO-AM that Sunday afternoon's shooting remains under investigation. The victim's name has not been released.
Ogden says several people were involved in the incident, but he would not confirm whether a fight occurred before the shooting. He says officials know who the shooter is, but he is not in custody.
Police are working with the Natrona County attorney's office regarding any potential criminal charges.
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FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) The FWCS Board unanimously elected Maria Norman. Vice President Mark GiaQuinta announced in February that he was stepping down from his at-large seat.
Norman graduated from Elmhurt High School in 2000 and then received her bachelor’s degree in art history, has worked in college admissions at Manchester University according to the Journal Gazette. She now serves as the student portal administrator at IPFW, where she also is working toward a master’s degree in public administration.
GiaQuinta served on the board for 10 years, nine as Vice President. He told NewsChannel 15 he’s stepping down to make room for new leaders, but said he hoped to volunteer with the Fort Wayne Community Schools Foundation and take on special projects for the district.
Norman’s first regular board meeting will be Monday April 24.
A fourth installment. Here are the previous three: 1, 2, 3. See how many of these cities you can guess. Answers at the end. Some of these photos are a few years old. And yes, some are impossible.
IMPORTANT: You can click to enlarge them for a better look, but there will be a caption at the bottom that gives you the answer. Careful.
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1. Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
2. Melbourne, Australia
3. Montreal, Canada
4. Perth, Australia
5. Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo
6. Saigon, Vietnam
7. Kigali, Rwanda
8. Minsk, Belarus
9. Durban, South Africa
10. Riga, Latvia
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SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The chairman of South Korea’s Asiana Airlines has apologized for inflight meal service disruptions and a reported suicide at a meal supplier.
Park Sam-koo, chairman of the country’s second-largest air carrier, said he felt a moral responsibility after the boss of the company that had been supplying the meals killed himself, according to media reports citing police.
The apology came as criticism mounted following the reports, which linked the apparent suicide to pressure from Asiana on its caterer.
Asiana Airlines said 114 out of 310 flights had left South Korea without meals since Sunday. Most were short-haul flights to Asian destinations.
The problems arose after the airline tried to change its meal catering service.
There are no quick fixes to curb recurrences of the shocking revelations at the banking royal commission concerning financial advice.
But there is a move you'd think would be obvious: licence planners individually.
The authorities have told consumers to only seek advice from those who meet certain requirements, promoting the fiction that advisers are created equal.
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) ran a campaign for years urging consumers to invest as they swim - "between the flags".
Federal governments of both persuasions, who make the laws, and the regulator have given consumers a false sense of security by telling them to go to a licensed planning business, including those with chequered histories.
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FRANKFURT, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Instone Real Estate Group, a German residential property developer, said shares worth up to 519 million euros ($648 million) would be placed in its listing on the Frankfurt stock exchange, which it has scheduled for Feb. 15.
The placement will comprise 7 million new shares from a capital increase and 13.35 million shares from fund holdings by ActivumSG Capital Management Ltd at a price of 21.50 to 25.50 euros each, Instone said on Friday.
In addition, up to 3.05 million shares from ActivumSG have been earmarked for over-allotments.
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Former President George H.W. Bush has been hospitalized in Houston with an infection, just after attending the funeral of his wife, Barbara, a spokesman said Monday.
Jim McGrath said on Twitter that he was admitted Sunday morning to Houston Methodist Hospital after an infection spread to his blood. McGrath says, Bush is “responding to treatments and appears to be recovering.”
Barbara Bush was laid to rest Saturday in a ceremony attended by her husband and former presidents Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, George W. Bush and their wives, along with current first lady Melania Trump. She was 92, and she and her husband had been married 73 years — the longest presidential marriage in U.S. history.
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CHICAGO (CBS) — Vienna Beef is celebrating its 125th anniversary with the grand opening of a new hot dog museum at its headquarters in Bucktown.
The Hot Dog History Museum will feature photos, classic ads, signs, packaging, hot dog making equipment, and more to highlight the evolution of the iconic encased meat.
The museum will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
The company’s anniversary celebration will culminate with an official party on Aug. 1 in the parking lot of the Vienna Beef Factory Store & Café, at 2501 N. Damen. The celebration will include free food, music, and giveaways.
The first Vienna Beef hot dog debuted at the 1893 Columbian Exposition in Chicago, and immigrants Emil Reichel and Samuel Ladany opened the first Vienna Sausage store the following year.
Genesee District Judge David Guinn authorizes charges Wednesday, June 14, 2017, in Flint, Mich., for Department of Health and Human Services Director Nick Lyon and Chief Medical Executive Dr. Eden Wells in relation to the Flint water crisis. Lyon is accused of failing to alert the public about an outbreak of Legionnaires' disease in the Flint area, which has been linked by some experts to poor water quality in 2014-15.
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VANCOUVER, July 3, 2018 /CNW/ - Trading resumes in:
Company: EVE & CO INCORPORATED formerly 'Carlaw Capital V Corp.'
TSX-Venture Symbol: EVE formerly 'CVC.H'
Resumption (ET): July 4 08:00
IIROC can make a decision to impose a temporary suspension (halt) of trading in a security of a publicly-listed company. Trading halts are implemented to ensure a fair and orderly market. IIROC is the national self-regulatory organization which oversees all investment dealers and trading activity on debt and equity marketplaces in Canada.
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OTTAWA — The Competition Bureau is forcing Bayer AG to divest some of its Canadian canola, soybean and vegetable seed, traits and herbicide assets before it will allow the German pharmaceutical giant to purchase agricultural business Monsanto Company.
The watchdog says in a consent agreement filed Wednesday that if the assets aren't divested the takeover would likely "substantially lessen" competition in Canada's seeds and crop treatment sector.
Bayer previously said the assets would be sold to German chemical company BASF SE for 5.9 billion euros.
The bureau says it is reviewing the suitability of BASF as a buyer for the assets.
Friday's scheduled CONCACAF World Cup qualifier between Costa Rica and Honduras will now be held on Saturday due to tropical storm Nate.
The Costa Rican Football Federation (FEDEFUT) has announced Friday's World Cup qualifier at home to Honduras will instead be played on Saturday at 16:00 local time (22:00 GMT).
Tropical storm Nate has caused havoc in Costa Rica, as well as in Honduras and across Central America, and the decision was made to postpone the match over concerns for supporter safety.
"We are in solidarity with the situation and we believe that this event should be moved to this day, hoping that the weather conditions will be more favourable and thus not put at risk the fans who will be at the stadium this day," said FEDEFUT president Rodolfo Villalobos.
Costa Rica are second in the CONCACAF standings, sitting three points behind leaders Mexico, while Honduras are just one point adrift of automatic qualification.
The same group of people behind the Knoxville Horror Film Fest are raising money to open a single-screen movie theater in the Happy Holler neighborhood of North Knoxville. Organizer William Mahaffey says the city of Knoxville is missing "a hub for cinema culture, where audiences can enjoy the moviegoing experience at the same sort of locally-minded venue they choose for their eating, drinking and entertainment needs."
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Toronto police are searching for three suspects in connection with an abduction in Scarborough on Friday.
Officers responded to a call just before 1 a.m. for a report of a 27-year-old man being abducted by a group of armed men in the McCowan Road and Steeles Avenue East area.
Police told CBC Toronto the men put the victim in the trunk of a car and fled in a newer-model matte-grey Dodge Charger with sport-type rims, on Highway 401 from McCowan Road towards Highway 400 north.
Officers say all three suspects appear to be black or brown males with medium or dark skin.
The first suspect is described as a standing about 5'11" with a medium build and short, curly, black hair. He was last seen wearing a grey hoodie, red gloves and a mask covering the lower part of his face.
The second suspect is about 5'7" with a skinny build. He was last seen wearing a hoodie covering his head and a blue bandana. The third suspect is simple described as "tall."
Four people were found dead in a South Carolina home on New Year’s Day in what authorities believe was a murder-suicide.
The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department initially released a photo of 25-year-old Jorge Luis Chavez on Sunday night, confirming an “active search” in connection to the shooting. But the local coroner later said that Chavez was among the dead, WLOX reports.
We're actively searching for Jorge Luis Chavez in connection to the incident on Old Barnwell Rd. Send all tips to Crime Stoppers. #LESM pic.twitter.com/aHRvBluID4 — Lexington Sheriff (@LCSD_News) January 2, 2017
Police tweeted that the search for a suspect was over and the situation “appears to be a murder-suicide.”
Chavez, 26-year-old Marissa Hope Reynoso and their two daughters, ages 1 and 4, were found dead just after 8 p.m. All of them were shot.
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher told WLOX that Reynoso had an older child who wasn’t home at the time and is reportedly safe.
March 29 Inovalon Holdings Inc
* Amgen enters into agreement with Inovalon and Avalere to engage value-based contracting opportunities
* Inovalon Holdings Inc - agreement will focus specifically on Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
* Inovalon Holdings - Co, Avalere Health will deploy data, analytics capabilities with OBCS to support development of obcs based on value of Amgen's products
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NEW DELHI: More than three lakh " shell companies " set up to facilitate generation of black money have been unearthed by the government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday."The drive against black money has led to the discovery of many shell companies. Following demonetisation, over three lakh companies have been found which are nothing but shell companies," Modi said in his speech here on the occasion of Independence Day "Of these, the registrations of 175,000 companies have been cancelled," he said.Highlighting the enormity of the black money menace, Modi said up to 400 bogus firms were found to be operating from a single address.Last week, stock markets regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) imposed trade restrictions on 331 firms suspected of being shell companies.These securities were placed in suspended animation, implying that trade in these stocks will be permitted only once a month.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Hornets guard Nic Batum says some basketball fans in his native France are happy he tore a ligament in his left elbow.
Batum says some on social media are still angry he decided not to play for the French national team this summer for the first time since joining the NBA. Batum decided not to play because he wanted to focus on working on particulars of his game and the Hornets' upcoming regular season.
Batum will miss a minimum of six to eight weeks with the injury.
Batum says some "people in France are happy about it" and that it's "like I deserve it," although he says many in France and the U.S. have also been supportive.
Over 50% of South African workers are living below the breadline of R992 per person, per month. Government is addressing this by implementing a new income benchmark of R3500 as a minimum wage. Experts believe it’s a step in the right direction to help alleviate poverty, but some trade unions say this will only help entrench existing conditions for low-income employees. Can the majority of South African workers really survive on this minimum wage?
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The Road Commission for Oakland County plans to close Snell Road between Sheldon and Mt. Vernon Roads in Oakland and Washington Townships beginning on Monday, Oct. 16.
The closure is necessary to replace a culvert that carries the McClure Drain under the road. The closure straddles the Oakland County/Macomb County border.
The section of Snell Road will remain closed to through traffic until approximately Nov. 7. The detour route is Sheldon Road to Gunn Road to Mt. Vernon Road.
The $405,000 project includes:
• Removal and replacement of the existing culvert
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Morney Wing flies home for Sussex National win
Report: Plumpton, Monday
At The Races Sussex National Handicap Chase 3m4½f, 5yo+
PADDY BRENNAN made the most of a spare ride on Morney Wing as he guided the eight-year-old to a comfortable success in the marathon handicap chase.
Morney Wing jumped and travelled well throughout the 3m4½f contest and registered a one-and-three-quarter-length success under Brennan, who had stepped into the breach when intended rider Noel Fehily was unable to take the mount as he was feeling unwell.
Dawson City stuck to his task to finish a creditable runner-up, while Azure Fly was a further two lengths back in third but neither could live with the Charlie Mann-trained winner.
Brennan said: "He was unbelievable. He did everything so easily and I probably ended up getting there too soon, but he was going so well I didn't want to take him back.
"I was having so much fun out there. He was absolutely mustard."
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Your Excellency, you’re not expected to remember everything. We met at a conference a few years back & you requested your ICT DG to get a copy of a presentation I had given.
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TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KLIX) Twin Falls County Sheriff's Office investigators are asking the help of citizens to help find someone allegedly involved in a car theft. The sheriff's office shared this post on Facebook asking if anyone recognizes the subject in them. If you have information, give the sheriff's office a call.
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Pekka Rinne stopped 35 shots for his eighth shutout of the season and the Nashville Predators set a franchise record by earning a point in their 15th consecutive game with a 4-0 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Monday night.
Mike Fisher and Ryan Johansen scored goals 4:34 apart in the second period, and Filip Forsberg and Ryan Hartman sealed the victory by scoring in the final four minutes.
The NHL-leading Predators improved to 14-0-1 in their past 15, and also extended their team-best road winning streak to nine straight.
Rinne won his 11th straight to match his personal best in a stretch in which he's allowed just 18 goals. The shutout was the 51st of his 12-year career and third in nine games.
April 28 Smart Global Holdings Inc
* Files for IPO of up to $50 million - SEC filing
* Smart Global Holdings Inc says it has applied to list its ordinary shares on the Nasdaq under the symbol “SGH”
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At least 17 dead after shooting at school in Florida
Student shoots his parents dead at US university dorm, local media says
A nine-year-old boy shot dead his sister, 13, in the southern U.S. state of Mississippi following an argument about a video game controller, local media reported Monday.
The tragedy took place Saturday when the girl refused to give up the controller, Monroe County Sheriff Cecil Cantrell said according to reports. The boy then opened fire, striking his sister in the back of the head.
The bullet pierced through girl's brain, and she was taken to a hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, in critical condition. She died Sunday.
An investigation was opened to determine how the young boy had access to a firearm and to what extent he was aware of the danger.
Such accidents are not rare in the United States, where the debate on gun control rages on.
An investigation is underway into a fire that destroyed a Greenville County family's home on Monday.
Chief Anthony Segars of the Belmont Fire Department said multiple agencies were called to the residential fire on Churchill Circle. When firefighters arrived, Segars said the home was already 70 percent involved with flames shooting through the roof.
"We were behind the eight ball when we pulled up," he said.
No one was home at the time of the fire, but the residence suffered heavy damage. After multiple hours on scene, crews were still working to put out hot spots.
Segars said the cause of the fire has not yet been determined but the Greenville County Sheriff's Office arson unit is investigating whether or not it is suspicious in nature.
At this time, Segars said they do not have indication that the fire is suspicious.
Stay with FOX Carolina for updates on this developing story.
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Amazon If you're anything like me, you probably thought of a great "big" holiday present, but are having trouble finding a couple of smaller ones to go with it.
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Skokie is responsible for maintaining nearly 140 miles of residential streets, which means this is the busy time of year for street work, village officials say.
Skokie Director of Engineering Erik Cook said the last couple years, including this one, have included seven miles of village street work, up a couple of miles from the annual work the village has done in the past.
"That puts us on a 20-year cycle to get through the entire village," Cook said,
He said that's how long the resurfaced streets are expected to last.
In March, the Skokie Village Board approved just over $3.2 million for street work this year, some of which started in April and is scheduled to be completed in July.
Other work is scheduled to begin in August and be completed in October, officials said.
Funds for annual street resurfacing and patching are paid mostly from motor fuel taxes and also the village's general fund, officials explained.
More on Skokie construction projects can be found at www.skokie.org/ConstructionProjects.cfm
Aldi To Offer Grocery Delivery Service In DallasAldi said that it will offer grocery delivery for the first time in three American cities, including Dallas, by the end of the month. The grocer has partnered with Instacart for the service.
The hottest young business dynamos in town are not working on Wall Street, according to Crain’s New York Business. Dancers, artists and start-up founders have taken over the publication’s prestigious...
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Full House Resorts Inc-
* Full House Resorts announces solid second quarter results
* Q2 loss per share $0.07
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It’s called The Cure and she debuted it at Coachella this weekend! I really MUST go on of these years before I’m too embarrassingly old! HA!
Chrissy Teigen and John Legend have added a new member to their family!
On Friday, Teigen shared an adorable Instagram pic of her 1-year-old daughter, Luna, petting their new bulldog puppy, Pepper.
“What happens at Lip Sync Battle does not always stay at Lip Sync Battle @caseypattersontv @llcoolj,” the 31-year-old model and TV host captioned her snap.
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Results from round seven of the 2018 AMSOIL Arenacross Championship.
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April 20 Landi Renzo SpA:
* Landi Renzo and AVL sign a preliminary agreement for the sale of business unit related to part of research and development center to AVL
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The Queenstown Lakes harbourmasters are warning people not to use flimsy inflatable boats - seen stacked to the right in this image - to get to Ruby Island. Queenstown Lakes harbourmaster Marty Black has decided not to fine anyone who failed to wear lifejackets to and from a drinking party on Ruby Island on Thursday.
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Farren Marie Lane, left, and Logan Brooke Larrimore, both 18, were each charged with third-degree burglary, jail records showed. . Myrtle Beach Police Department
Uber said today it is cooperating with police following a deadly accident involving one of the ride-share company's self-driving cars in Arizona.
The Uber vehicle was in autonomous mode, with an operator behind the wheel, when it hit a woman walking in the street in the city of Tempe, according to the San Francisco-based company.
The victim was hospitalized and later died from her injuries.
"Our hearts go out to the victim's family," an Uber spokesperson told AFP. "We are fully cooperating with local authorities in their investigation of this incident.
SAN DIEGO (CNS) - A Santee man shot and killed his estranged wife, then killed himself inside a Grantville home where his wife was staying with her sister and brother-in-law and their two young children, police said Monday.
The incident was reported about 10 p.m. Sunday in the 4800 block of Elsa Road, San Diego Police Lt. Mike Holden said. Responding officers found the bodies of 36-year-old Marguerite Elliot and 39-year-old James Elliot. Both apparently died from single gunshot wounds to their heads.
"Investigators have determined that the decedents were married and having marital problems," Holden said. Marguerite Elliot was spending the night at her sister's Elsa Road residence.
James Elliot is believed to have showed up at the house unannounced before entering the residence, shooting his wife and then shooting himself, Holden said.
The victim's sister, husband and two young children were in the house at the time of the shooting but were not injured.
Bhubaneswar: BJD delegates today sought intervention of State Election Commission alleging PM Modi and BJP to have violated the Model Code of Conduct implemented since December 27 in the state ahead of Panchayat polls.
Party spokesperson and MLA Surya Narayan Patro along with Sorada MLA Purna Chandra Swain and Polsara MLA Srikanta Sahu visited the State Electiom Commission with a written complaint against the advertisement in an Odia daily carrying the picture of Prime Minister Modi regarding a scheme launch as well as the announcement of packages for farmers, SHGs, etc by the PM as a ‘gross violation against the code of conduct in vogue in the state’ and appealed to the commission to take action against the violation. The BJD MLAs also sought the commission’s intervention to stop the ‘propaganda’.
Meanwhile, reacting to the state government’s complaint, BJP leader KV Singh Deo said the packages announced by the PM are meant for the whole country and not just Odisha where panchayat elections are due.
Shares of Netflix are streaming to new highs a day after the company announced its first true price hike in years.
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About 600,000 customers fled and its stock price plummeted by 80 percent.
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Some of that price hike, $1 per month for the company's most popular plan, will likely be plowed into the race to produce more blockbuster shows like "Stranger Things."
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A woman was sent to hospital in critical condition after a Sunday night stabbing in Winnipeg.
Police confirm the stabbing happened at the 200 block of Maryland at roughly 10:30 p.m. in the West Broadway area.
Officers are still on scene.
The investigation is ongoing.
LUMBERTON, N.C. (WBTW) – Investigators say Rusty Lowery, 29, of Pembroke, had threatened the man who killed him less than an hour before he was fatally shot.
About 8:30 a.m. Friday, Lowery pulled a gun on a man at a store in Pembroke, according to the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office. He also threatened to go to the man’s house and beat him in front of his family, investigators said.
Shortly before 9 a.m. the same day, Lowery showed up at the man’s home, said Major Anthony Thompson of the Sheriff’s Office.
The homeowner told Lowery to leave him alone before he shot Lowery, Thompson said.
First responders found Lowery lying in the driveway, unconscious with a gunshot wound to the chest. EMS transported Lowery to Southeastern Health, where he was pronounced dead upon arrival.
So far, no charges have been filed in the case.
This Nendoroid Sombra is out early next year.
She includes two different faces, a skull mark (to stick on other figures), translocator, effects, a gun and some interchangeable hands, including one with a “boop” finger.
Sombra will cost around $40, which is in line with the other Overwatch Nendoroids.
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The Cleveland Indians defeated the Minnesota Twins 3-1 on Monday Night. Danny Salazar struck out seven Twins and Michael Brantley stays hot in the win.
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Having a pool can make your house the most popular during the hot summer months. Be sure that your kids and friends are safe this summer by following some simple rules.
Completely surround your pool with a 4-feet high fence or barrier with a self-closing, self-latching gate.
Keep children under active supervision at all times. Stay in arm’s reach of young kids. Designate a responsible person to watch the water when people are in the pool—never allow anyone to swim alone.
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Irvine Company has bought the 19-building Alton Plaza in Irvine Spectrum. The company plans to revitalize the 216,000-square-foot campus on Alton Parkway near the Irvine train station.
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The fan is in a critical condition and is being treated at Walton Neurological Centre
The fan is in a critical condition and is being treated at Walton Neurological Centre for the injuries he sustained during the altercation.
A 25 and 26-year-old were arrested by police after they desperately worked to track down those responsible for the attack.
Detective Inspector Paul Speight stated: "We believe the victim was in Liverpool with his brother for the Liverpool versus Roma semi-final and was assaulted during an altercation between Roma and Liverpool fans near to the Albert pub at about 7.35pm.
"Witnesses report that the victim was hit with a belt and then fell to the ground.
It seemed like the end of the world for Joel Gutierrez, a Filipino national, when he lost his job recently, after
March 28 TTFB Co Ltd:
* Says it will use undistributed profit to pay cash dividends of T$ 11.6 per share to shareholders for 2016
* To pay cash dividend of T$ 269.9 million in total
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TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - An arrest has been made in connection to an incident involving an improvised explosive device placed in a trash can in Terre Haute.
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The incident happened on Jan. 30 in the 1300 block of S. 4th Street. Police were called to the scene of an explosion.
When police arrived they found someone had placed an improvised explosive device into a trash can and then detonated it. No injuries were reported.
Police arrested Bradley L. Ellinger on Friday for possession of a destructive device, criminal recklessness committed with a deadly weapon, obstruction of justice and criminal mischief.
He was taken to the Vigo County Jail.
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest Thursday of two area men.
Thirty-five-year-old Victor Tunnell of Galt was arrested for felony hindering prosecution of a felony. His bond is $10,000 cash only, and he is scheduled for the associate division of circuit court Tuesday.
Court documents accuse Tunnell of preventing the apprehension of Austin Frisbie, for conduct constituting the offense of a Grundy County felony warrant for possession of a controlled substance—methamphetamine and unlawful use of a weapon, by allowing Frisbie to stay at his residence.
Twenty-six-year-old Daniel Windsor of Trenton was arrested for a probation violation of laws. His bond is $25,000 cash only, and he is scheduled for division one of circuit court next Thursday.
Windsor’s original charge was first degree endangering the welfare of a child creating a substantial risk.
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The Greek railway operator Trainose on Monday launched an internal investigation into claims that an inspector made a 14-year-old boy get off a train at a station in Patra because he was 10 cents short for his ticket fare.
In comments to Alpha 989 radio station, the boy’s mother said she wrote to Trainose and to Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras to complain about the incident.
She said her son had been due to travel from Patra to Rio, where she had been waiting to collect him.
The inspector, who now faces charges of exposing a child to danger, made the boy get off at Agyia, a stop he was not familiar with, the woman said, adding that he was “panicked and crying” when he called her.
She went to collect her son at Agyia station before reporting the incident.
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Cash-in-transit company SBV Services has offered a R100 000 reward for information leading to the arrests and convictions of a gang of robbers.
"SBV Services is offering a R100 000 reward for information that leads to the successful arrests and conviction of the perpetrators involved in a cash-in-transit robbery in Delton, Pietermaritzburg, on Monday," said the company in a statement.
"An unknown number of perpetrators confronted a three-man team while delivering cash to a retail site. An undisclosed amount of cash was taken."
SBV Services said that its risk and compliance team was working closely with police to apprehend those responsible.
Anyone with information could contact the SBV Services investigations team at 083 408 7029.
"All callers can be assured that confidentiality is maintained."
A wave of cash-in-transit robberies have hit South Africa recently.
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Chesterfield fans were give the goal they have been waiting for when Robbie Weir scored in stoppage time to secure a 2-1 win over Barnet.
It means Spireites are finally out of the League Two drop zone after winning the relegation six pointer.
Chesterfield had fallen behind to the Londoners, before Charlie Clough’s 66th minute own goal set up a grandstand finish.
It left the fans in ecstatic mood as Spireites extended their unbeaten run to six matches.
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How Does David Duchovny's Band Stack Up Against Other Celebrity Vanity Projects?
To get an idea of what to expect when Duchovny hits the Aladdin Theater this week, we’ve placed him in the proper context among some other recent celebrity musical ventures. Here are four that are better, and four that are much, much worse.
U.S. President Donald Trump reads from a prepared statement as he delivers remarks on the protests in Charlottesville, Virginia, from his golf estate in Bedminster, New Jersey U.S., August 12, 2017.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House on Sunday said U.S. President Donald Trump was condemning all forms of "violence, bigotry and hatred" when he spoke about the violence in Charlottesville, including "white supremacists, KKK, neo-Nazi and all extremist groups," after he came under fire for not naming those groups specifically.
“The president said very strongly in his statement yesterday that he condemns all forms of violence, bigotry, and hatred, and of course that includes white supremacists, KKK, neo-Nazi, and all extremist groups," the White House spokesperson said. "He called for national unity and bringing all Americans together.”
DURANGO, Colo. (KRQE) – Authorities are searching for a man who went missing in an area west of Durango.
The Mineral County Sheriff’s Office tells the Durango Herald Matthew Johnston went missing on September 4 after calling 911 to tell authorities that he was lost.
The call was traced and police found his car parked at an overlook on Wolf Creek Pass.
Search and rescue teams have combed through the area but came back empty-handed.
He is now considered a missing person and police are searching for any leads.
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A group of German women have launched a campaign called #120db to lend a voice to women who have been physically or sexually attacked as a result of mass migration policies.
The group, which calls itself 120 Decibels after the frequency of rape alarms, launched a video this week in which several members list the names of recent victims of violence committed by asylum seekers.
The women in the video reference the recent case of a young girl called Mia, who was stabbed to death by her former asylum seeker boyfriend in the German city of Kandel, as well as Maria Ladenburger, who was raped and killed allegedly by migrant who lied about being underage, and 11-year-old Ebba Akerlund, who was torn in half after being struck by a lorry during the Stockholm terror attack last year.
“They could be me and I could be them,” the women go on to say.”The offenders are everywhere. While jogging in the park, when we come home after work, while we wait for the bus, we are not secure because you are not securing us.”
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I hope you guys all had a good Easter weekend. Personally, I celebrated the way I always do: by having a big dinner and good times with family and friends sitting in my mom’s basement creeping hotties’ social media. It’s a treasured, time-honored tradition. And it’s a good thing I didn’t skip out this year, because otherwise I would’ve missed these great shots from my #1 favorite InstaHottie Alexis Ren. So you’re welcome. Happy Easter Alexis Ren Hotness Appreciation Day, everyone.
Rangers general manager Jon Daniels said Sam Dyson's time on the disabled list will give him a chance to regroup but said Dyson's stuff is still good (Video by Stefan Stevenson).
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Joseph Hough, an employee at the Canna Care medical marijuana dispensary, displays a pre-packaged marijuana bud Wednesday, June 14, 2017, in Sacramento, Calif. Tucked in the state budget agreement reached between Gov. Jerry Brown and top legislative Democrats, are standards to merge the state's new voter-approved recreational marijuana law with the long-standing medical marijuana program. Lawmakers are expected to vote on the budget plan, Thursday. Rich Pedroncelli AP Photo
The Geary County Commission will conduct a public hearing on the proposed 2018 Gary County budget, plus budgets for the library, Fire Districts One and Two, Water Districts Two and Three, and Sewer District Four at 2 p.m. Monday.
The hearing will be in the County Commission meeting room at the Geary County Office Building.
The overall county budget proposal for 2018 currently includes a 1.64 mill reduction in the property tax levy.
GREENVILLE, Pennsylvania (WYTV) – After being outscored in the opening half 19-16, Rocky Grove won 39-36 over Greenville to win the Region 2 championship.
The Orioles were led by Travis Perry’s 17 points (3-4 FT). Connor Curran finished with 15 (3-5 FT). Rocky Grove suffered their second setback of the season against Greenville at home (41-24) on January 20. Since that loss the O’s have won seven in a row.
Joe Batt paced Greenville with 16 points on 4 three-point baskets. Tyler Kincaid and Michael Blaney both tallied 9 points each.
Rocky Grove (19-2, 13-1) will welcome Cambridge Springs on Thursday. The Trojans fall to 20-2 (12-2 in Region 2) as they await the District 10 tournament.
Little Rock police are investigating after a 39-year-old man was shot during a drive-by shooting Friday.
When officers arrived at 5803 Chaucer Lane about 9:20 p.m., they found James Tyson lying on the ground with gunshot wounds in his ribs and lower back, a police report said.
Witnesses told officers a black four-door sedan pulled up and that someone fired at a group on the sidewalk. None of them could provide a description of the shooter.
The victim was taken to Baptist Hospital to receive treatment for his injuries.
No suspect has been identified, and no arrests have been made in the shooting.
While the officers waited for emergency workers, a man walked into the crime scene, refused to leave and was later shocked with a stun gun and arrested, the report said.
A cash reward is being offered for information in connection to a robbery at a filling station in Omagh.
It is believed that a man entered McCullagh’s Centra, Dromore Road last evening at approximately 7:15pm, threatening a member of staff with a hammer.
The man made off in the direction of Culmore Park with a large sum of money.
West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan has condemned the incident:
An example of the imperforate 1860 2A1 2-penny stamp of the colonies of British Columbia and Vancouver Island brought $7,675 at an early December sale in Toronto by R. Maresch & Son. A rare, unissued Newfoundland 1-penny stamp of 1861, erroneously printed in reddish brown instead of violet brown, sold for $8,060 at the Maresch auction in Toronto in early December.
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The Swift Current RCMP Detachment are currently on scene responding to a call at a residence in the 300 block of Cowie Crescent in the City of Swift Current.
As a precaution, the RCMP have successfully evacuated a residential apartment building on the block and currently have the surrounding area blocked by police.
While the RCMP recognize the interest in these such events, they're asking the public and all media agencies to please stay clear of the area. They're also requesting not to announce or post on social media police officer or police vehicle locations.
Swift Current Online will have more details and updates when they become available. If there is an imminent risk to public safety we will notify the public immediately.
The RCMP are thanking the public for their cooperation as the investigation continues.
Michael Lindauer, global co-head of private equity at Allianz Capital Partners GmbH, speaks about European markets in 2018 and the threat of Brexit.
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HOUSTON — A Galena Park man is behind bars Monday after officers found him passed out at the wheel with children in the car over the weekend, the Houston Police Department said.
Domingo Flores Jr, 37, was charged with child endangerment.
He was allegedly high on drugs and inebriated when he and the two children were found Friday, court documents said. Flores’ vehicle was sitting in a moving lane of traffic, the department said.
No bond has been set at this time, court documents said.
Flores was convicted of attempted aggravated assault of an officer in February 2002 and convicted of burglary of a building in May 2005.
"Rep. Scalise was critically injured and remains in critical condition," the hospital stated in a Twitter message.
— MedStar Washington (@MedStarWHC) June 14, 2017
​The Louisiana congressman was among five people who were shot when a gunman opened fire on their practice field. Two of the five were Capitol Police who were wounded in an exchange of gunfire with the shooter. The shooter, who has died from his injuries, has been identified as James T. Hodgkinson, 66, of Illinois.
Matt Mika of Tyson Foods, another one of those injured in the shooting, is also in critical condition and is in surgery, according to a statement from his family. Mika was shot multiple times, his family was told.
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US President Donald Trump responded to what he called the "brutal, brutal assault" by calling for unity and praising the bravery of the Capitol Police officers who responded.
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BENSON Parish Council has approved the absence of its chairwoman on the grounds of ill health.
The move means that Councillor Pat Peers, who has not attended a meeting for several months, will not be disqualified from holding office.
The Local Government Act states that a councillor will cease to be a member if theyfail to attend a meeting for six months unless their absence is approved by the council.
STANTON, N.D. (AP) — The National Park Service has named a new superintendent for the Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site at Stanton.
The Minot Daily News reports that Brenda Todd is a10-year veteran of the National Park Service. She’s currently the program manager at the Public Lands History Center at Colorado State University.
Todd holds a doctoral degree in anthropology with a specialization in archaeology from the University of Colorado. She has worked with tribes and agencies throughout the country.
Todd begins her new duties Feb. 4. She succeeds Wendy Ross, who is now superintendent of Theodore Roosevelt National Park in western North Dakota.
WASHINGTON More than 190 Democratic lawmakers sued President Donald Trump in federal court yesterday, saying he had accepted funds from foreign governments through his businesses without congressional consent in violation of the Constitution.
The complaint said Mr Trump had not sought congressional approval for any of the payments his hundreds of businesses had received from foreign governments since he took office in January, even though the Constitution requires him to do so.
The White House did not immediately respond to requests for comment but has said Mr Trump's business interests do not violate the United States Constitution.
The Trump Organisation has said it will donate profits from customers representing foreign governments to the US Treasury but will not require such customers to identify themselves.
Wichita's homicide rate nearly doubled so far this year
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — The homicide rate in Wichita so far this year is double that from the same time period last year.
The Wichita Eagle reports 16 people were killed in Wichita between January and April. Three more people have been killed in May. Last year, eight people died from January through April.
District Attorney Marc Bennett said recently that Wichita could be on track to record 55 to 60 homicides this year. Last year, 38 people were killed.
Police say in most cases, the victims and suspects know each other. The homicides are frequently tied to drugs and many of the killings come after arguments that are often fueled by social media.
At least four of this year's cases were walk- or drive-by shootings. Fourteen of the homicides were shootings.
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Wipro Ltd said it had won an IT applications managed service contract from Finland-based Valmet, a developer and supplier of technologies, automation and services for pulp, paper and energy industries.
As part of the multi-year contract, Wipro will provide maintenance and support for the new ERP platform for all geographies that Valmet operates in. Wipro will also provide support for end to end testing around the implementation and rollout of the new ERP platform.
“Wipro has proven experience in managing complex application portfolios including a wide array of market leading ERP platforms,” said Carl-Henrik Hallström, head of the Nordic Region, Wipro, in a statement.
Valmet’s technology products include pulp mills, tissue, board and paper production lines, and power plants for bioenergy production. The company clocked revenues of about 2.9 billion euros last year, and has a global workforce of 12,000.
As part of Seton Primary School’s focus on health and fitness, they welcomed specialist sports coach, Dave Gibson from Skip2Bfit, for a day of energetic activity.
First, children at the Staithes school completed The Skip2Bfit skipping challenge. “It was more challenging than I thought,” said Floss (10). “It really got my heart beating,” added Lucas (9).
Using digital counting ropes, the children challenged themselves to improve their own scores in a series of two-minute skips.
The fun appealled to all ages and with a range of skipping activities, it wasn’t long before everyone in school was skipping, including the teachers. A series of Boxercise circuits proved to be popular too.
“I like it because I got to box with the pads on,” said Benji (7). The event was an opportunity to raise funds for this year’s Children in Need appeal, with almost £150 through this activity alone. Dave from Skip2bfit added: “We really enjoyed our visit.”
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Ontario Provincial Police say an officer administered Naloxone to an unresponsive man on Monday after he was found without vital signs.
OPP say they attended a residence on Highway 10 in the Township of Chatsworth around 1 a.m. for a report of an unresponsive man.
When they arrived they found the man without vital signs and began to perform CPR.
The man remained unresponsive, at which time the officer administered the Naloxone.
Grey Country Paramedic Services attended and transported the man to hospital where he regained consciousness.
The 40-year-old victim from Chatsworth is expected to make a full recovery.
While AU stocks traded lower alongside regional equities on Wednesday, futures show a strong open is in store with a move back toward 6,030. At 8am, futures are pointing to a 40 point, or 0.7 per cent gain at the opening bell.
Futures do still point to pain for Chinese shares however as the CSI 300 looks set to trade lower by ~2.5% as trade concerns unique to China mount in the latest round of Trump's tariffs. Wednesday saw four stocks in the ASX hit a 52-week low while the index as a whole fell below the 6,000 mark. The index has traded above the 6,000 mark for the majority of May with a monthly high of 6146.8 on May 14. Overnight trade has BHP and Rio Tinto set to trade higher on the open by 2.8% and 2.0% respectively.
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The Stratford High School Girls Summer Basketball League played five games at the Birdseye Recreation Center on Thursday.
Stratford defeated Oxford 56-38, Masuk defeated Seymour 32-23, St. Joseph defeated Ansonia 36-24, Harding defeated Shelton 34-31 and Kolbe defeated Greens Farms Academy 54-36.
Games are scheduled on the hour from 5 to 9 p.m every Thursday.
Admission is $3 for adults, $1 for seniors and children under 12.
Here’s the schedule for week nine: Harding vs Seymour, Stratford vs Masuk, St Joseph vs Greens Farms Academy, Oxford vs Kolbe and Shelton vs Ansonia.
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Melania Trump is trying to tamp down speculation about why she's not been seen in public in nearly three weeks.
The first lady tweeted Wednesday about the media "working overtime speculating where I am & what I'm doing. Rest assured, I'm here at the @WhiteHouse w my family, feeling great, & working hard on behalf of children & the American people!"
Mrs. Trump was last seen in public in the wee hours of May 10 when she joined President Donald Trump to welcome home three Americans released from detention in North Korea.
The White House announced four days later that she had been admitted to a hospital to treat a benign kidney condition.
The first lady had recently launched her initiative to teach kindness to children.
Mason gave up three goals on 25 shots in Sundays shootout loss to the Ducks.
It wasn't a great night for Mason, who was heavily outplayed by John Gibson and his 51 stops. Mason drops to 14-12-5 on the season with a .904 save percentage. The 28-year-old has proven he can absolutely steal a game for the Flyers, but he's also shown he can give up costly goals and play a detrimental role in a loss. Mason's a decent fantasy option overall, but his inconsistency might make you want to seek out someone more stable.
Soak up the rays today while you still can. (Associated Press file photo)
Enjoy the sunshine while you can Tuesday, because Wednesday and Thursday and possibly even Friday will bring rain to the National Capital Region.
A high of 9 C is expected Tuesday after a chilly morning, with a high UV index of six. Clouds will begin to roll in Tuesday night with the low dipping down to 2 C.
Water water everywhere, but no ☔️today, just ☀️& blue skies. Chilly -2° now, but high 10°. Wind light. #ottweather pic.twitter.com/nHPLACMCrT — @BlacksWeather
Wednesday will be cloudy with rain beginning in the morning and a high of 10 C expected. The clouds will remain overnight with a 60 per cent chance of showers and the low hovering around 10 C.
Thursday should bring periods of rain with a high of 12 C, and Thursday night should bring more of the same with a low of 8 C.
So far, Friday looks to bring mixed skies with a 60 per cent chance of showers and a warmer high of 18 C.
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While speaking at a TED event, Marc Raibert, founder and CEO of the groundbreaking robotics company Boston Dynamics introduced the audience to an amazing four-legged robot that fetches like a dog, climbs walls, opens doors and more. Named the SpotMini, this adorable creation is a smaller version of the original Spot robot, but specifically being developed for home use.
Join Raibert for a live demo of SpotMini, a nimble robot that maps the space around it, handles objects, climbs stairs — and could soon be helping you out around the house.
Iowa fans woke up to good weather as they prepared to head out to today’s Outback Bowl in Tampa, Florida.
The temperature was 69 with mostly clear skies at 10 a.m. There is the possibility of a shower during the game, but the weather otherwise should be clear.
Black and Gold Hawkeye fans have been seen in the Tampa area as well as the nearby beaches. The coldest day of the week came Thursday
during the beach party in Clearwater when it was in the low 60’s and windy.
This will be the 31st Outback Bowl today and the fourth time Iowa has participated. The Hawkeyes last appearance was in 2014 when they lost 21-14 to LSU.
It will be the third time they’ve met Florida in this game. Iowa won 37-17 bin 2004, and the Gators won 31-24 back in 2006.
Kickoff is noon Iowa time.
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UFC Fight Night 125 takes place today at Mangueirinho Gymnasium in Belem, Para, Brazil, and as usual, you can watch a live video stream of the post-event news conference here on MMAjunkie at approximately 1:30 a.m. ET (10:30 p.m. PT).
Expected to take part in the press conference are headliners Lyoto Machida and Eryk Anders, as well as other winners from the card.
For complete coverage of UFC Fight Night 125, check out the UFC Events section of the site.
Romine (hamstring) is out of the lineup against the Braves on Wednesday.
Romine will remain out of the starting lineup due to a left hamstring injury he suffered Saturday. He was able to join Monday's game, so don't expect him to be sidelined much longer. Consider him day-to-day ahead of Friday's series opener in Toronto while Kyle Higashioka gets another start in his stead.
PARIS, April 12 French oil and gas company Total said on Wednesday that its South Korean joint venture with Hanwha will invest $450 million in the group's refining and petrochemicals platform to expand capacity in order to meet growing demand from China.
The company said the investment will increase the Daesan complex's ethylene capacity by 30 percent to 1.4 million tonnes per year. Ethylene is widely used in making plastics.
Total added that the expansion of the project is scheduled to be completed by mid-2019.
"The additional ethylene production will meet local demand and also supply the nearby fast-growing Chinese market which imports a significant part of its ethylene requirements," Total said in a statement.
The Daesan refining and petrochemicals platform is a 50/50 joint venture between the French oil and gas major and the South Korean conglomerate. The venture generated a net result of nearly $1 billion in 2016. (Reporting by Bate Felix; Editing by Sudip Kar-Gupta)
The first expansion draft in the salary-cap era has even the most seasoned NHL general managers unsure of what is going to happen over the next few weeks. The most unpredictable and fascinating offseason in more than a decade has arrived.
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Henderson County Fire Chief Lynn Murphy said that “Station #2 was dispatched at 12:34 a.m., Sunday morning, to a reported semi-truck on fire in the west parking area of the 101 Travel Plaza. Firefighters arrived to find the truck fully engulfed in flames. They quickly extinguished the fire saving the trailer and its…
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Mike Moustakas hit his 18th home run leading off the second inning, Jorge Bonifacio and Lorenzo Cain followed with back-to-back shots in the third and the Kansas City Royals beat the San Francisco Giants 7-2 on Wednesday to complete a two-game sweep.
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A BURLESQUE and cabaret show will be staged at Norden Farm Centre for the Arts in Maidenhead next Friday (August 18) from 8pm.
The Hundred Watt Club returns with their latest glittering, sublime and ridiculous offering, which is only suitable for those aged 18 and above.
There will be burlesque from international starlet Violet Blaze and nail-biting stunts from the Death Do Us Part Danger Show, which sees husband and wife Charlie and Richard Atlas perform a knife-throwing act.
Also on the line-up is authentic Twenties-style dancer Demi Noire and comedic host Amber Topaz for this evening of vintage inspired entertainment.
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The Boston Bruins won their second straight game Saturday, dominating the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-1.
The Bruins scored a pair of power-play goals, playing with patience and composure all 60 minutes, and it led to their second consecutive dominant performance against a quality team.
To hear Jack Edwards and Andy Brickley’s breakdown of the game, check out the “NESN Sports Today” video above, presented by People’s United Bank.
We may think of Leonardo Da Vinci as an artist, but he was also a scientist. By incorporating anatomy, chemistry, and optics into his artistic process, Da Vinci created an augmented reality experience centuries before the concept even existed. This video details how Da Vinci made the Mona Lisa interactive using innovative painting techniques and the physiology of the human eye.
Read more about the science behind the Mona Lisa on The Atlantic.
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Associated Press
CINCINNATI (AP) - Some on the front lines of the opioid crisis in one of the nation's hardest-hit states would like to hear more about President Donald Trump's plans to fight it.
Trump is headed to Ohio on Monday but is expected to focus on the new tax overhaul.
Newtown, Ohio, Police Chief Tom Synan (SEYE'-nan) says he found Trump's comments on opioids in his State of the Union address to be "much of the same": strong words without strong actions.
Synan is a law enforcement representative on the Cincinnati-based Hamilton County Heroin Coalition. He wrote a column recently for The Cincinnati Enquirer calling for more urgency in the national response.
But Ohio Fraternal Order of Police leader Jay McDonald says Trump was spot-on about the scope of the problem.
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Author: The Pueblo Chieftain Editorial Board - December 11, 2017 - Updated: 2 minutes ago
So the search for an emergency warming center for the homeless has come full circle. Jackie Jaramillo, director of the Pueblo Rescue Mission, said last week that an agreement is being negotiated to use the Salvation Army building at 520 W. 13th St. as a temporary shelter.
Assuming the details can be worked out, the mission’s staff would supervise the homeless at that site, which would be used only on extremely cold nights. The service, which would include an evening meal, could begin after the first of the year.
It’s safe to say this isn’t the solution anyone wanted. But it also appears to be the best solution available.
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Fifteen kids from Hants County, N.S., had their final practice on Saturday before flying south to play a special game of baseball. As Steve Silva explains, it’s not just about competing – it’s also about making a difference.
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Tottenham have completed the signing of Argentine goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga from Southampton on a five-year deal.
The 25-year-old has been handed the No.22 shirt by Mauricio Pochettino but he is likely to be third choice behind Spurs goalkeepers Hugo Lloris and Michel Vorm.
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Gazzaniga made just 23 appearances during a five-year spell at Southampton, who he joined from Gillingham ahead of the Saints' first season back in the Premier League in 2012.
He played 32 times in the Segunda Division for Rayo Vallecano on loan last season, and the move to Spurs sees him reunited with former Southampton manager Pochettino, who left St Mary's in May 2014.
So just about every CC now has points good towards something. Flights, hotel rooms, cash back. Well what about COFFEE rewards?! I’m in! Starbucks has come out with their own VISA card!
The coffee giants reward card will be $49 a year and let cardholders earn free Starbucks drinks and food! Want to plan ahead? Here’s the Starbucks menu….
My question is…can’t I just save that $49 a year and use THAT towards my coffee purchases?
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Tangrenshen Group Co Ltd :
* Says its investment unit signs cooperation framework agreement with a Hunan-based culture industrial development group company, to jointly set up food JV in Hunan
* Co's unit and the partner will own a 40 percent stake and a 60 percent stake, respectively
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/um2ac1
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Quick, all you vexillologists: What do Canada, Equatorial Guinea, Hong Kong, Lebanon, Mexico, Norfolk Island, and Turks and Caisos Island all have in common? This is too easy: they all nations whose flags which prominently feature a plant. This week we are focusing on the flag of Lebanon, which prominently features a tree, and more specifically, a cedar.
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People fly into the air as a vehicle drives into a group of protesters demonstrating against a white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Va., Saturday. The nationalists were holding the rally to protest plans by the city of Charlottesville to remove a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee. Ryan M. Kelly The Daily Progress via AP
March 31 MAGNOLIA BOSTAD AB:
* MAGNOLIA BOSTAD SIGNS AGREEMENT TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY IN TUMBA
* SIGNS AN AGREEMENT TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY TUMBA 7:241 IN BOTKYRKA MUNICIPALITY
* DEAL IS ALSO CONDITIONAL UPON APPROVAL OF A LOCAL PLAN ALLOWING FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A MINIMAL LEVEL OF HABITABLE GROSS AREA
* ACQUISITION IS MADE THROUGH A COMPANY TRANSFER AND PURCHASE PRICE WILL BE DETERMINED WHEN A REVISED LOCAL PLAN ALLOWING FOR RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION HAS BEEN APPROVED
* SELLER IS JERNHUSEN AND DEAL IS CONDITIONAL UPON A DECISION OF BOARD OF JERNHUSEN AB ON APRIL 27, 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
Candles are held during a vigil for victims in Charlottesville, Va., at the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Memorial Statue in North Las Vegas, Nev., Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017. Protesters decrying hatred and racism converged around the country on Sunday, saying they felt compelled to counteract the white supremacist rally that spiraled into deadly violence in Virginia. Las Vegas Review-Journal via AP Elizabeth Brumley
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Houstan Texans defensive end J.J. Watt has become known nearly as much for his charitable work off the field as for his play on it during the last few years. In recognition of that charitable work, Baylor University College of Medicine presented Watt with an honorary doctorate degree in Humanities of Medicine on Tuesday night.
Watt was honored alongside Houston Emergency Medical Services director Dr. David Persse for their efforts in the wake of the damage caused by Hurricane Harvey in the Houston area last year. Watt raised over $37 million for various relief efforts in the aftermath of the storm.
Baylor president, CEO and executive dean, Dr. Paul Klotman praised the pair for their work during the ceremony.
Military detains Borno official for ‘hiding’ Boko Haram militant; govt reacts
The official is accused of hiding a fighter in his Maiduguri home.
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James (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's preseason game against the Pacers, Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com reports.
Despite logging a full practice Thursday, the Cavaliers will continue to exercise caution with their superstar and hold him out of another preseason game. There's nothing to suggest that James' ankle injury is still bothering him, so it's likely just a maintenance day following a day of practice to help ensure that he is healthy for the start of the regular season.
Manchester United sprang the biggest surprise of the January transfer window when they gazumped Manchester City to lure Sanchez away from Arsenal.
For months, the 29-year-old had looked likely to head to Manchester City but United flexed their financial muscles to ensure he land at Old Trafford.
Before that, many expected United to sign Ozil, but Sanchez’s deal saw that transfer fail to materialise. Ozil has since signed a three-year contract extension.
And the Manchester Evening News claim Manchester United chose to pursue Sanchez, rather than his former Arsenal team-mate, because of a Tevez-like plan.
Tevez was a hit at Old Trafford during his two years at the club.
Penguins rookie Jake Guentzel burst onto the Stanley Cup Playoffs scene and led all players in scoring.
As such, he was a huge hit at the Stanley Cup parade in Pittsburgh on Wednesday.
At one point, he was seen interacting with a group of Pens fans, one of which asked him to autograph a beer.
“I sign it — you chug it,” Guentzel commanded.
Sure enough, that’s exactly how it went down.
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Captain Jack Sparrow once said, "Not all treasure is silver and gold, mate." Truer words have never been spoken because sometimes treasure comes in the form of a pile of old clothes. In this episode Dustin McLean transforms that pile of old clothes into a DIY costume worthy of everyone's favorite pirate!
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BEIRUT — Islamic State media outlets are reporting that the son of the group’s leader has been killed fighting Syrian government forces.
The announcement of the death of the young son of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi appeared on the group’s social media accounts late Tuesday. It included a picture of a young boy carrying a rifle and identified him as Huthaifa al-Badri.
The statement did not specify when he was killed. It said he was an elite fighter who was killed while fighting Syrian and Russia troops at a power station in the central Homs province.
Al-Baghdadi has been reported killed or wounded on a number of occasions but is widely believed to still be alive. IS has been driven from nearly all the territory it once controlled in Syria and Iraq.
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TRENTON, Fla. (AP) — Two Florida sheriff’s deputies who were gunned down at a Chinese restaurant last week have been laid to rest.
Alachua County Sheriff’s spokesman Sgt. Brett Rhodenizer says funeral services concluded Tuesday afternoon for Gilchrist County Sheriff’s Sgt. Noel Ramirez and Deputy Taylor Lindsey at Bronson Cemetery.
A viewing had been held earlier at Bell Middle/High School in Trenton. A final call for both deputies by their badge numbers was broadcast over the dispatch radio channel.
Authorities say 58-year-old John Hubert Highnote shot Ramirez and Lindsey on Thursday at the Ace China restaurant in Trenton. He then went to his car and killed himself.
Sheriff Bobby Schultz blamed the deaths on hatred toward law enforcement. State Attorney Bill Cervone added “we may never have an answer.”
Trenton is in northern Florida, about 35 miles (56 kilometers) west of Gainesville.
× The Carry Out 4-17-17: “I can’t say ‘Preds’ because it sounds like something you take before bed”
The Carry Out is the nightly segment where Justin reads the news so you don’t have to. Tonight’s top stories include the Trump administration’s dealing with North Korea, Congress getting ready to negotiate a deal on Donald Trump’s spending plan, President Trump welcoming thousands to the White House Easter Egg Roll, the protests taking place in Berkeley, Netflix stock stumbling, the Hawks taking on Nashville in game 3 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Bulls crawling into the playoffs and beating the Celtics in game 1, the White Sox having a nice start to the season, the Cubs getting swept by the Pirates and Starbucks wanting to set up a Roastery flagship on Michigan Avenue.
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - Christian Dior:
* CHRISTIAN DIOR GROUP RECORDED REVENUE OF 43.7 BILLION EUROS IN 2017, AN INCREASE OF 11% OVER PREVIOUS YEAR
* CAUTIOUSLY CONFIDENT FOR 2018
* PROFIT FROM RECURRING OPERATIONS REACHED 8,373 MILLION EUROS IN 2017, AN INCREASE OF 15%
* DIVIDEND OF 5 EUROS PER SHARE WILL BE PROPOSED IN RESPECT OF 2017 FISCAL YEAR
* FY NET PROFIT GROUP SHARE EUR 2.24 BILLION VERSUS EUR 1.76 BILLION YEAR AGO‍​
* SEES CONTINUED GROWTH MOMENTUM ACROSS ALL BUSINESS GROUPS IN 2018 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
When the Sacramento Kings drafted Ben McLemore in 2013, I was mostly fine with the selection by default. It was a weak draft, and McLemore had been projected to go inside the top-5 for most of the season, so when he dropped the Kings at #7, I had an overwhelming feeling of sure, why not? To this point in McLemore's 3.5 year NBA career, he just hasn't been very good.
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During the Star Wars Celebration in Orlando last week, fans got their first glimpse of Kelly Marie Tran in her role as Rose, a maintenance worker who's part of the Resistance.
The actress chatted with Erin Lim after The Last Jedi panel. Not only did E! News find out what little while lie she told her family to keep her casting a secret, but she also revealed who's been hounding everyone the most for Star Wars trivia.
Ever since Tran was cast in last year, her lips have been sealed. Because, when you're cast in a Star Wars film, secrecy is part of the deal.
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Where a school custodian with long-standing multi-level disc disease and stenosis applied for accidental disability retirement benefits, an order denying that application should be upheld because the petitioner (1) has not met his burden of proving that an incident at work on Sept. 10, 2014 was the proximate cause and (2) has not sustained his ...
Police are looking for information on a man who went missing from the Rangely area last week. 66-year-old Peter Christian Ruffner was last seen Friday. Crews are currently conducting search and rescue operations around Ruffner’s residence. Anyone with potential information on Ruffner’s location is asked to contact that the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s office at 878-9600. Photo of Ruffner courtesy of the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page, click to enlarge.
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Police say a drug seizure in northern Ontario resulted in the arrest of a man suspected of murder in Belize, as well as other crimes in Toronto.
The Greater Sudbury Police Service says the man was arrested on Friday as part of a drug bust at a local home.
A check on the man's identity, which was not released, found he was wanted for a number of alleged crimes further afield.
They say he's wanted in Belize on one count of first-degree murder, but did not provide details of the case.
In Toronto, police had a warrant out for his arrest on several charges including robbery with a firearm, extortion and theft under $5,000.
Sudbury police say he will answer to local drug charges, travel to Toronto to face charges there, then be extradited to Belize.
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CRANBERRY, Pa. — Teen clothing retailer rue21 is closing all of its 21 stores in Maryland as it focuses more on its online business. The privately held company is shuttering nearly 400 stores, or about one-third of its stores nationwide, leaving it with more than 700 stores in 48 states. The company is based in Cranberry, north ...
The two sides were involved in one of the most fiercely-contested Premier League matches of all time, back in 2003.
A Patrick Vieira sending off and numerous yellow cards added to the already tense affair, with Arsenal’s historic unbeaten record on the line.
And it came within inches of ending when Diego Forlan was fouled by Keown in the box, winning a controversial penalty.
Van Nistelrooy stepped up but smashed the ball into the crossbar.
Arsenal players – including the centre-back – immediately crowded around him to mock the miss.
The match finished 0-0 and United legend Phil Neville and Paul Scholes are clearly still furious at the actions of their opposition.
Saudi Arabia's Sedco Capital launches green investment strategy
June 15 Saudi Arabia's Sedco Capital said on Thursday it has launched an investment strategy combining environment-conscious and sharia-compliant principles, as Islamic financial firms gradually embrace socially responsible investing.
GoDaddy Inc disclosed on Sunday via Twitter that it had given The Daily Stormer 24 hours to move its domain to another provider, saying it had violated the company's terms of service."
GoDaddy has previously come under sharp criticism for hosting The Daily Stormer and other sites that spread hate.
The company decided to boot the on Sunday out of fear that it could be used to incite further violence after the events in Charlottesville, including the death of Heather Heyer, who was fatally struck by a car allegedly driven by a man with white nationalist views.
"With the violence that occurred over the weekend, the company believed this site could incite additional violence," said the person who was not authorized to publicly discuss the matter.
WARREN, Mich. (AP) — Police who found a badly decomposed body in bed in a Detroit-area home believe a 62-year-old woman may have shared the home with her dead roommate for months.
Police in Warren found the body of 68-year-old George Curtis on Monday. An autopsy will be performed.
WJBK-TV and The Macomb Daily of Mount Clemens report Tuesday that relatives contacted police after hearing nothing from Curtis for months.
The woman has been hospitalized for a psychiatric evaluation.
Police Commissioner Bill Dwyer tells the newspaper "it's just bizarre (that) she stayed in the home like that and didn't report anything."
Police say Curtis may have been dead for months.
Dwyer says the house may have to be condemned and demolished due to the condition inside and the odor.
The United Workers Party (UWP) will host its Annual Delegates Convention at the Government Primary School in Grand Fond on Sunday 29th April, 2018 from 12:30 p.m.
At that Convention, every Executive Position within the Management Structure of the Party shall be democratically contested. All of these positions shall be filled through a nominations process that will usher in a new Executive energized to take the Party into the next General Elections, which will inevitably lead to the UWP forming the next Government in the Commonwealth of Dominica.
There are expectations that epic battles to fill these Management and Leadership positions at that Convention will emerge, these include:
a. Party Political Leader and the Deputy
b. Party President and the Deputy
c. General Secretary and Assistant
d. International Secretary
e. Treasurer and Assistant
Nominations shall also be entertained to fill the positions of Trustees, as well as Ordinary Members of the Party Executive.
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — An 80-year-old man on trial for murder has told jurors he killed his landlady in self-defense.
The Register-Guard reports Howard Stull took the stand Wednesday and said 59-year-old Kathy Braun confronted him with a large knife, forcing him to act.
He said the incident likely stemmed from a months-long feud he had with Braun’s boyfriend.
Stull’s testimony came one day after the jury heard an audio recording of the altercation that happened July 23, 2015.
The incident was captured on a digital recorder police found in Braun’s bedroom. In the recording, a woman’s prolonged shrieks can be heard.
A medical examiner testified last week that Braun suffered more than 50 stab and slash wounds.
March 28 Pegasus Entertainment Holdings Ltd :
* Agreement has lapsed and ceased to be of any effect and sale of shares as contemplated under agreement will not proceed.
* Refers to the announcement in relation to sale of shares of company by honour grace limited
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LUMBERTON, NC (WMBF) – A suspect has been arrested in connection with the shooting death of a 17-year-old in Lumberton on Thursday afternoon.
According to information from Robeson County Sheriff's Maj. Anthony Thompson, 23-year-old Dakota Jones, of Lumberton, was taken into custody late Friday afternoon and charged with first-degree murder, attempted robbery with a dangerous weapon and possession of a firearm by a felon.
Jeremiah Dakota Locklear, 17, was found shot at a residence on Offie Jones Road, and was taken to a nearby hospital where he later died, a previous RCSO news release stated.
Officials received information that the victim was outside, gunshots were heard and the victim was seen running toward the front porch, saying he had been hit.
An unknown subject was seen running towards a truck, getting into it and fleeing, the release stated.
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Santa Claus needs more than just Rudolph to guide him after vandals ripped the head off of a statue of St. Nick in the town of Lewisville in north Texas. Ed Lujan, who owns the statue, said it has been attacked before, but this is the first time the head was ripped completely off.
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Free Family Tennis Night
On court family fun and games for all ages! This is one of 20 events across the state during the Kentucky Tennis Tour - June 2 - 9.
For more information call (502) 491-1290 or visit ustaky.com
Work scheduled on state Highway 10 in central Nebraska
LOUP CITY, Neb. (AP) — Work is scheduled to begin Wednesday on a stretch of state Highway 10 in central Nebraska.
The Nebraska Transportation Department says the nearly $6.5 million project includes culvert and bridge repairs and grading and paving from Hazard north to Loup City.
The roadway during construction will be reduced to one lane with an 11-foot (3.35 meters) width restriction. Traffic will be maintained with a pilot vehicle and flaggers, plus temporary traffic signals will be employed at bridge repair sites.
The work is expected to be finished by the end of the year.
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File Photo iStock/Thinkstock(LEONARDTOWN, Md.) — A military helicopter crashed at a golf course in Leondardtown, Maryland, a spokesperson for the Maryland State Police told ABC News.
The police are currently assisting with a medical evacuation following the incident.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
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Sex Offender Relocates to Virginia
Level 3 Offender Moved to Virginia Last Week
VIRGINIA, Minn. – The Virginia Police Department is notifying the public that a Level 3 sex offender has relocated to Virginia.
Timothy David Paige moved to the 300 block of Chestnut Street in Virginia on April 19.
According to the Notification of Release, Paige has a history of “sexual contact with a 6-year-old male. Contact included penetration. Offender gained access to victim by hiding in a bathroom stall.”
The offender was not known to the victim.
A Community Notification Meeting has been scheduled for 6 p.m. on Monday April 30 at the Miners Memorial Building in Virginia.
Representatives from the Department of Corrections and the Virginia Police Department will be on hand to provide you with useful information on public safety.
Uche Jombo replies rude fan who insulted her dress sense
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Famous Nollywood actress Uche Jombo Rodriguez replied an online troll who felt the need to comment and insult her dress sense. On Monday, June 12, Nollywood actress Uche Jombo Rodriguez posted a happy photo of herself in a black ensemble on her …
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Farah Merhi, influencer, home decor expert, wife and mother of three, has added designer to her list of credentials. She'll launch her first home collection on QVC at 2 p.m. on Sept. 22.
The collection, which like her Instagram page is called Inspire Me! Home Decor, includes bedding, throws, rugs, oil diffusers, mirrors, a mirrored tray, flameless candles and storage ottomans, priced from $40 to $350. “Designing the line has been a fantastic experience and has given me the opportunity to create a range of products that truly reflect my style and personality," Merhi said.
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Boro's trip to Bristol City will now kick off at 5.30pm after being selected for live Sky Sports coverage.
The match at Ashton Gate still takes place on the original date of December 2.
Sky had delayed the announcement of which game would be shown on that Saturday when other selections were confirmed earlier this week .
Boro have a run of TV games coming up, with the home match against Sunderland (November 5) and the trip to Leeds (November 19) also due to be broadcast.
Boro fans will have happy memories of a previous teatime trip to the South-west.
A marvellous late free-kick from Malaury Martin clinched a 1-0 win in front of the cameras on December 3, 2011.
You can enjoy that goal in all its glory below.
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Lee Johnson's City currently sit fourth in the Championship.
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The Cincinnati Reds have made a number of roster moves today. Brandon Finnegan has been placed on the disabled list, and Jesse Winker has been sent back to Louisville.
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Man shot in leg at Salisbury Park home in Adelaide's north
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A man has been shot in the leg at a Salisbury Park property in Adelaide's north and police have cordoned off the area warning people to remain inside their homes.
Police and emergency services were called to Sheringa Crescent just after 12:30pm.
They found a man outside the property with a gunshot wound to his lower leg.
He was treated by paramedics and his injury was not believed to be life-threatening.
Police patrols and STAR Group officers are at the scene and are asking members of the public to stay away.
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MONTREAL, July 4 (Reuters) - Airbus Chief Executive Tom Enders said on Wednesday he is worried an escalation in a U.S. trade dispute with other countries could trigger retaliation that could impact air traffic.
"Of course we're worried if this escalates," Enders told reporters following a visit with employees at a Bombardier plane factory near Montreal. "If there are retaliatory measures ... this could impact air traffic. We very much hope this is not going to be the case."
Airbus has taken a majority stake in Bombardier's CSeries jetliner program after completing a tie-up with the Canadian train-and-plane-maker on July 1. (Reporting By Allison Lampert Editing by Chris Reese)
MIAMI GARDENS, FLA. (WSVN) - Officials were dispatched to the scene of a reported shooting in Miami Gardens, Friday night.
Police and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue crews responded to the scene, along the 15000 block of Northwest 32nd Place, just before 7 p.m.
According to police, a 32-year-old man was struck by a bullet in his home when shots were fired into the residence.
Officials said the victim was transported to Aventura Hospital in extremely critical condition.
No arrests have been made at this time.
This shooting remains under investigation.
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The Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art shows an Iranian drama Feb. 8 to 11 about a man whose professional and personal lives tragically intertwine.
“No Date, No Signature” tells the story of a corner who gets into a car accident that injures someone. Later that person turns up dead, supposedly for a reason not involved with the accident,
The Persian-language film will be shown Thursday at 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m.
Also that weekend, the run of the historical documentary “Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story” concludes with screenings on Friday at 2 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday at 4 p.m. Admission to Atheneum films is $9, $8 seniors and students, $7 members. thewadsworth.org.
ITTA BENA, Miss. — Reginald Gee scored from in the paint twice in overtime and Alabama State escaped Mississippi Valley State with an 89-85 victory in a Southwestern Conference battle Saturday.
Gee put the Hornets in front with a layup and Jacoby Ross extended the lead to five with a 3-pointer. Terrance LeFlore answered a layup from Dante Scott to keep the lead at five. After Jordan Evans hit from deep, Gee tipped in a missed layup by Ross with :35 left to set the final score.
LeFlore tied the game at 80-80 with :27 left in regulation with a 3-point play to force overtime.
Gee and LeFlore each scored 17 points and Ross added another 16 to lead Alabama State (4-18, 4-6), which hit 32 of 64 shots from the field, including 11 of 26 from distance.
When it comes to dating there's nothing worse than an unanswered text. The CW
When it comes to dating, there are few things more painful, confusing, and altogether soul-crushing than being ghosted. Everything can seem totally fine, and then, suddenly, it's over. The texts stop coming, the hangouts completely dwindle, and you're forced to furiously rack your brain to figure out what might have gone wrong.
INSIDER spoke with relationship expert and sex educator Logan Levkoff about the best ways to move on after the object of your affection pulls a disappearing act. And, no, none of these suggestions include watching every season of "Friends" on Netflix and eating all the ice cream in your freezer.
Anyone with a passing interest in Caribbean culture or creole blues music, might enjoy a visit to 3rd Place, Market Square, Dundalk tomorrow for an evening of chat and music.
Hosted by 3rd Place, the event running from 7.00-9.00 pm, Thursday, June 15 features Ines Khai.
Dubbed the ‘Queen of Creole Soul’, Ines Khai will share her music and talk about Caribbean culture, Creole Blues music and the Guadeloupe Creole Blues concert, that takes place each May.
To find out more about this free event go here
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Join us (for this Free event) on Wednesday and Thursday evenings this summer at Colectivo Humboldt, Colectivo Bay View and Colectivo Lakefront for arias and ensembles presented by the Florentine Opera Company singers.
Florentine Opera at the Lake
Thursdays @ Colectivo Lakefront, 7:00pm
June 8, June 22, July 13, July 27
Florentine in Riverwest on Humboldt
Outdoors starting at 7:00pm
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Florentine Opera in Bay View
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday afternoon's drawing of the Missouri Lottery's "Pick 4 Midday" game were:
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Meet 5-month-old Moja and his fierce lioness mother, Nyota, who survive together without the security of a pack.
Even though most of us celebrate being Black all day, every day — tis’ the season to honor our people publicly and unapologetically.
Happy Black History month❤️🖤💚 Me walking into February like… ✊🏾 #BlackHistoryMonth pic.twitter.com/GQwbV1phZ7 — CharmaineCrutchfield (@justcharmizzle) February 1, 2018
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If the Diamondbacks endure another non-contending season and decide to enter a rebuild, they might have to consider trading their two best players – first baseman Paul Goldschmidt and center fielder A.J. Pollock – writes Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic. Goldschmidt and Pollock are running out of team control (three and two years remaining, respectively), and it would behoove the Diamondbacks to somehow replenish a farm system that ESPN’s Keith Law ranks as the majors’ worst (subscription required/recommended). While moving the two bona fide stars would certainly help Arizona beef up its prospect pool, new general manager Mike Hazen unsurprisingly told Piecoro that such drastic measures aren’t under consideration at this point. “We’re not really there yet in terms of sort of long-term strategic thinking,” Hazen said. “We like this team. We’ll see where this team goes. If we have to make some adjustments, we will.”
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CHICAGO — The Baltimore Orioles have placed slugging first baseman Chris Davis on the 10-day disabled list because of a strained right oblique.
The Orioles announced the move before Wednesday's game against the Chicago White Sox.
Davis left Monday's loss to Chicago after hitting a fly to right with the bases loaded in the third inning. He is batting .226 with 14 homers and 26 RBIs.
WOONSOCKET, R.I. (WPRI) — Woonsocket police said they arrested a city man last week following a month-long investigation by Vice Unit detectives.
Radames Roman Morales, 23, is facing ten charges, according to police.
Officers said they searched Morales’ Morin Heights apartment on March 12 and seized 31 grams of fentanyl, 33 games of cocaine, four suboxone strips and a loaded .38 special revolver.
Gardaí say they are at the scene of an "incident" in West Dublin.
It is understood two young people may have been injured after shots were fired.
Officers are currently investigating the reports in the Parlickstown area of Blanchardstown.
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Invited elderly guests headed to Larkhall and District Volunteer Group recently to enjoy an afternoon with youngsters from Happy Feet nursery.
The Step Back in Time community event aimed to provide a fun-filled and educational afternoon with activities and entertainment surrounding the heritage of Larkhall.
The event was designed to encourage relationships between generations and improve wellbeing and knowledge.
The fun day was organised by HND Event students studying at South Lanarkshire College.
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Children at Russell Street School celebrated the final phase of the school’s expansion with dancing and cakes at their very own expansion party.
Following three years of growth and work, each year group is now comprised of three classes and the building has been developed to accommodate the extra people.
The new purpose-built early years building is named to honour Sue Starr, who worked at the school for over 30 years and attended as a child.
With the exception of several ’70s progressive rock bands that caught the ears of prog fans, Italian rock has been a local phenomenon. Italy’s Zucchero has sold millions of discs around the world, and collaborated with the likes of Eric Clapton, but remains unknown stateside. On Black Cat he continues his quest for recognition. Co-producing the album with such familiar names as Don Was and T Bone Burnett, he co-wrote a pair of songs with Elvis Costello and Bono. Bono’s elegiac lyric for the vaguely Phil Spector-ish “Streets of Surrender” is sung in English; many of the songs are in Italian and rock harder with nods toward the music’s gritty blues roots.
Euro Working Group (EWG) head Thomas Wieser has said he believes the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will participate in Greece’s bailout program, while dousing speculation of a Greek exit from the euro area.
“There are plenty of indications from IMF chief Christine Lagarde that they are still determined to participate in the Greek program. There’s no reason to doubt it now,” Wieser told the EurActiv news website in an interview Tuesday.
He said that the real time pressure for an agreement on Greece was dictated by what damage further delay would do to the Greek economy.
“Growth, private investment in companies and private consumption are all at stake,” he said.
The EWG head brushed aside talk of a Greek euro exit as unhelpful speculation.
“In our circles, no one thinks that would solve anything. No one wants it and it’s not feasible or advisable. It’s a non-issue,” he said.
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PORTLAND, Ore. - While allowing expert testimony on objective considerations of nonobviousness, an Oregon federal judge also granted in part summary judgment on April 12 to a sportswear company that certain prior art references do not anticipate utility patents relating to heat-directing elements to a garment's innermost surface (Columbia Sportswear North America Inc. v. Seirus Innovative Accessories Inc., No. 15-00064, D. Ore., 2017 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 55714).
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Legendary broadcaster and Radio 4 presenter Melvin Bragg gives his view on a new golden age of television, his personal fame, and how Britain has changed…
We imagine you in a huge mansion in Hampstead, Melvyn.
No, I don’t live in a huge mansion. We’ve got a Victorian semi in Hampstead, which is very nice, thank you. And a television that is – and this is probably the kindest thing you could say– in need of replacement. It isn’t flash.
Are you watching the World Cup?
Sometimes. I’ve got quite a bit to do around the house. When my son Tom is at home we watch a lot of sport. Football on Sky, and rugby.
Do you still manage a kick about?
Well, I’ve just been in hospital. I had a hip replacement. And after that I got pneumonia, which is still hanging on. It’s a bit of a pain.
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NEW YORK -- Actor Uma Thurman has accused embattled Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein of forcing himself upon her sexually and director Quentin Tarantino of making her perform a dangerous car stunt that injured her. Thurman was is quoted in The New York Times on Saturday (Feb. 3) as saying Weinstein attacked her in London, pushed her down and tried to shove himself on her and expose himself.
Weinstein's representatives said he acknowledges making an "awkward pass." He denied physical assault.
Thurman said that when she expressed fear about driving a possibly faulty car in Tarantino's "Kill Bill: Vol. 1" he insisted. Video shows Thurman crashing into a tree. She says she left a hospital in a neck brace with damaged knees and a concussion.
Tarantino hasn't responded to a request for comment.
Quentin Tarantino's next movie to be about Charles Manson
For the Feb. 2. edition of Central Texas Living, Ann Harder spoke with Arielle LaGuette, account executive at Favor.
During the interview, LaGuette explained that Favor is a delivery service that allows people to get anything delivered in under an hour.
She also said people can use the service online or by downloading the app.
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President Donald Trump says he may grant a pardon to former Sheriff Joe Arpaio following his recent conviction in federal court, prompting outrage among critics who say the move would amount to an endorsement of racism.
The longtime sheriff in metro Phoenix was booted out of office in November and was found guilty of a misdemeanor count for disobeying orders to stop immigration traffic patrols that a federal judge said resulted in racial profiling against Latinos.
The Fox News report that Trump is considering a pardon for Arpaio was welcome news for the former sheriff. But it angered immigrant rights activists who find it to be a troubling signal from the president at a time when the nation is reeling over the race-fueled violence in Virginia.
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WAVERLEY: The Waverley Summer Concert series will be back in big style this summer.
Organizers from the Waverley Community Association (WCA) announced that Myles Goodwyn will be making a stop at the Waverley Village Green on his “Just between you and me” acoustic tour on Sunday July 30, beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Goodwyn is the lead vocalist, main songwriter, and founding member of the veteran Canadian hard rock band April Wine.
Jim Henman will accompany Goodwyn during the stop in Waverley.
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Like all Village Green concerts, this is a free, all ages show.
Check out the Waverley Village Green events page for details on this and other upcoming performances this summer.
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On the first day of winter, Ranger Orville Bach captured this Old Faithful eruption that shows thousands of gallons of water pushed toward the sky. Yellowstone became a national park in 1872.
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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – CBS4 Reads made the trip to Lawrence Township this week.
CBS4 This Morning’s Jessica Hayes visited students at Amy Beverland Elementary. She read Never, Ever Shout in a Zoo to Ms. Benson’s kindergarten class.
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Maryanne Parker from Manor of Manners joined New Mexico Living to help us with our Valentine’s Day date with the five etiquette mistakes to avoid.
First, don’t be late for your date, arrive on time, because as Maryanne said, “There is no such thing as fashionably late.” Next, don’t dress too casual, dress to the occasion. Third, avoid uncomfortable topics or focusing on past issues, talk about something nice. Also, leave your phone alone and focus on the date itself. Last, don’t avoid eye contact, look into your date’s eyes to show you are paying attention.
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Prime Minister, Andrew Holness, is expressing hope that new building technologies will be introduced to Jamaica that will change the country’s traditional block and steel method of
construction.
One such new technology which is fairly new to Jamaica is hempcrete, which is made from the hemp plant. Mr Holness says there’s a need to see how products can be made from hemp
and infused into regular construction.
Prime Minister Andrew Holness, He was delivering the keynote address at the opening ceremony of the three-day inaugural Build Expo and Conference held at the Montego Bay
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FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – For the second year in a row Homestead’s Karissa McLaughlin has earned the title of the SAC’s best player- boy or girl – by winning the annual Tiffany Gooden Award.
The award was presented Monday night the the winter sports banquet hosted by The Journal Gazette and Parkview Sports.
McLaughlin was one of four finalists – Homestead’s Madisen Parker, Snider’s Malik Williams, and North Side’s Jaylen Butz were also included.
McLaughlin, who originally signed with the University of Florida, will now play her college basketball at Purdue. McLaughlin was released from her original letter of intent after Florida made a coaching change.
The 5-foot-8 guard helped lead Homestead to the 4A state title this season. She averaged 25.8 points, 5.6 assists and 3.6 rebounds for coach Rod Parker.
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It’s boom times for female buddy comedies. Mike talks to director Alex Richanbach and screenwriter Lauryn Kahn about their new Netflix comedy, Ibiza. Who said men have to star in all the movies about hedonistic sprees?
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Eleven Ursuline High students accompanied by six adults are planning an upcoming trip to Nicaragua in April.
From April 2-8, during Ursuline High’s spring break, students will travel to the Central American country to help the locals fulfill what some may say are basic needs.
“We help them find food and housing, do home visits and go into homes in community where we do simple tasks like cooking with a mom and playing with children,” explained Maggie Mattune, Ursuline High assistant principal of student affairs.
Parent volunteer Aimee Morrison said students also help build houses.
“There is really no classroom or textbook that can teach lessons in empathy and compassion students learn during the trip,” Mattune said. “It’s just invaluable.”
“[Students] will be embracing other cultures and realizing there is so much more to work toward in other nations,” she said. “We are becoming and preparing new members of a global society.”
Read more about the experience in Saturday's Vindicator or on Vindy.com.
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SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — There’s someone in the Bay Area we all know and love who seems to have the knack of finding some of the craziest behavior.
He’s done it again, and this time, it was all playing out in the shadow of a hospital.
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — An inter-faith group of residents living in Bahrain who are visiting Israel has issued a statement saying it doesn't represent the government in Manama or any of the kingdom's authorities.
Their visit has stirred uproar on social media over the timing of their trip following the Trump administration's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital last week.
The group said in a statement carried by the state-run Bahrain News Agency on Sunday that it "does not represent any official entity" from Bahrain.
The group, which also has Americans and British nationals, includes Buddhists, Christians, Hindus, Jews and Muslims.
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The group's members have said they are traveling on their own initiative.
Many Bahrainis and others on Twitter criticized the visit in the wake of President Donald Trump's move on Jerusalem.
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(WHDH) — Tom Brady took to Instagram Wednesday to share a wild encounter he had with a bear in Montana.
The Patriots quarterback posted a video of a grizzly bear he spotted while vacationing with his family.
The massive bear can be seen sauntering off into the woods.
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MOSCOW (Reuters) - More than 20,000 people have left Syria’s Eastern Ghouta via the town of Hammouriyeh so far on Sunday, the Interfax news agency reported, citing the Centre for Reconciliation in Syria, a body run by Russia’s defense ministry.
Since humanitarian corridors were set up in the area, more than 68,000 people have left the Eastern Ghouta, the center said.
Police in Wellesley, Massachusetts, say multiple vehicles were involved in a crash on Route 9 eastbound Monday morning.
Traffic in backed up into Newton.
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Teacher charged with sexual assault in more trouble
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut special education teacher free on bond while she awaits trial on charges that she sexually assaulted two male students is in danger of having her bond revoked after police say she was caught with one of her alleged victims.
Waterford police say they pulled over 32-year-old Laura Calladio Ramos on June 22 for using her cellphone while driving. Police say one of her alleged victims was in the vehicle, a violation of bond conditions.
The Connecticut Post reports that Ramos is scheduled to appear in court on Thursday.
Ramos was charged last year with two counts of second-degree sexual assault. She has since resigned from her job at Central High School in Bridgeport.
Her lawyer says he will address the motion to revoke bond at Thursday's hearing.
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved Gov. Jerry Brown's request for assistance in dealing both with the Oroville Dam crisis and damage from record storms that hit the state in January.
Brown issued a state of emergency on Sunday to make it easier for state officials to quickly respond to the situation at the dam, where two damaged spillways have forced the evacuation of more than 100,000 people.
Many residents returned to their homes Tuesday, but officials said they could be evacuated again if storms coming later this week cause water levels at the reservoir to rise too much.
“I want to thank FEMA for moving quickly to approve our requests. This federal aid will get money and resources where it’s needed most," Brown said in a statement.
Mary Beth Albright is the Host and Editor of Food Video at The Washington Post, where she has developed multiple culinary series since she arrived in 2017. She also writes for the Food section.
Things are happening in Minnesota as some lawmakers have introduced the first “legalization” bills, as you may have heard on the news.Please right away call your state rep and state senator asking them to End Prohibition! Tell them that public opinion wants Minnesota to follow Colorado, California, Oregon, and the other legal states.The bill for a proposed amendment is numbered HF 926, sponsored by Reps. Applebaum, Metsa, Schultz, Considine, Kunesh-Podein, Sundin, Ecklund, Ray Dehn and Flanagan. Along with it is a bill numbered HF 927, sponsored by Applebaum, Metsa, Sundin, Ecklund and Ray Dehn—this is the bill spelling out details such as “legal possession of one ounce” and the requirements for setting up cultivation and sales facilities.
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LONDON Britain is still willing to walk away from the European Union with no Brexit deal, a spokesman for Prime Minister Theresa May said on Wednesday.
While May was addressing parliament after triggering formal divorce talks with the EU, her spokesman told reporters there could be varying timetables for different areas in the talks when asked why she referred to implementation periods in her letter to European Council President Donald Tusk.
(Reporting by Kylie MacLellan, writing by Elizabeth Piper, editing by Estelle Shirbon)
It will be a cold but bright day today with some long spells of sunshine.
Wintry showers will continue to affect northern and eastern parts, but elsewhere it will stay dry.
Feeling cold with temperatures only reaching a high of 6 Celsius (43 Fahrenheit).
It's unlikely that an Army officer posing for a photograph with a patron at President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago golf resort while apparently carrying the "nuclear football" broke any Defense Department regulations, Defense officials said, but doing so has put the Pentagon in an awkward situation. The image was one of several posted over the weekend by Richard DeAgazio, a retired investor, as the president took phone calls publicly over dinner with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe after North Korea conducted a ballistic missile test Saturday night.
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An elderly woman was rescued by neighbours after a fire broke out at her home.
Fire crews from South Kirkby and Cudworth were called to her home at West Street, South Kirkby at around 1.40am this morning.
An unattended chip pan had been left on by mistake and had caught fire.
The blaze had triggered smoke alarms at the property and the lady was woken up and helped out by neighbours.
She suffered smoke inhalation.
Fire teams said the incident highlighted the importance of having working smoke alarms.
People can contact the fire service to have them installed.
× President Trump will visit Hamburg, Berks County Wednesday
HAMBURG, Berks County — President Donald Trump will visit Hamburg Wednesday in an effort to raise support for his tax plan, the Allentown Morning-Call is reporting.
White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced the visit during Friday’s press briefing. Additional details will be announced soon, she said.
It will be Trump’s third visit to Pennsylvania since taking office in January. He visited Philadelphia in late July, and the Harrisburg Farm Show Complex in April to mark his 100 days in office.
Trump and congressional Republicans are hoping to pass legislation to overhaul the tax code, calling for reductions in the rates paid by businesses and individuals, a larger standard deduction, and the elimination of the estate tax.
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× Wildfire in Yolo County Burns 82,700 Acres, Reaches Just 25 Percent Containment
A wildfire burning through Yolo County grew even larger as high temperatures and breezy conditions continued to stoke the blaze.
The County fire spread to 82,700 acres and was 25% contained Wednesday morning, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection said. More than 2,800 fire personnel are on hand to fight the blaze, which has moved into Napa County as well.
Crews worked aggressively through Tuesday night to build containment lines around the fire, though steep and inaccessible terrain made it difficult for firefighters on the northern end of the flames to make progress.
Forecasters say record-breaking heat and gusty winds expected by the weekend will prime California’s brush-covered hills and valleys for fast-moving wildfires, but fire officials said Wednesday’s cooler weather could help firefighters get a handle on the fire before temperatures warm up over the weekend.
Read the full story on LATimes.com.
The gang is believed to be responsible for fatally shooting a two-year-old child during an armed robbery in Olievenhoutbosch near Centurion.
JOHANNESBURG - Gauteng police have launched a manhunt for a group of men who are believed to be involved in various crimes ranging from theft to murder over the weekend.
The gang is believed to be responsible for fatally shooting a two-year-old child during an armed robbery in Olievenhoutbosch near Centurion.
They are also believed to be behind the shooting of four people during other robbery incidents.
Two of these people were shot at a local tavern on New Year's Eve.
Police have urged the Olievenhoutbosch community to assist them in finding the culprits.
Spokesperson Colonel Lungelo Dlamini said: "Police have launched a manhunt for a group of suspects that have been attacking the residents of Diepsloot. These crimes include murder, attempted murder, armed robbery. They [the crimes] were committed over the weekend."
Corey Adam Brown, 18, of Salty Lane in Falling Waters, was arraigned Thursday in Berkeley County Magistrate Court for a misdemeanor charge of domestic battery. Edgar B Browne IV, 44, of Prospect Avenue in Bunker Hill, was arraigned Friday in Berkeley County Magistrate Court for felony charges of Blaine Keith Coates, 26, of Hagerstown, Maryland, was arraigned Friday in Berkeley County Magistrate Court for misdemeanor charges of fraudulent schemes and petit larceny.
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This impressive custom contemporary welcomes you to an exceptionally styled home whose windowed walls fill the house with natural light and bring in the varied colors of nature in every room. The two-story family room is the dramatic focal point of the main level with a soaring ceiling and walls of glass that showcase the lush, mature landscaping and the sparkling water of the free-form pool. Sited on two flat acres in the sought-after Whippoorwill section of Armonk, the open floor plan, magnificent views and immaculate condition are a buyer's dream for family living and gracious entertaining.
Derogation for recycled material must be included, says industry
A European Parliament proposal to set a concentration limit for the flame retardant decaBDE in substances, mixtures and articles, would put a stop to plastics from vehicles and electronics being recycled in Europe, according to recycling industry association, EuRIC.
The proposal, posted on the Parliament’s website, has been forwarded to the European Commission as it considers plans to recast the persistent organic pollutants (POPs) Regulation. The aim is to update the Regulation and align it with other EU legislation and the UN’s Stockholm Convention.
As a result, EuRIC says that should a concentration limit of 10mg/kg – as an unintentional trace contaminant for decaBDE – become mandatory under the POPs recast, recycling plastics from end-of-life vehicles (ELVs) and electrical and electronic waste (WEEE) will come to an end in Europe.
A former U.S. senator who defended an impeached president during his Senate trial and a former U.S. representative who was a member of House committee that brought articles of impeachment against another president are among the notable Arkansans who died during 2016.
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Most leaders say they have an open-door policy. But how many people want to wear out the path from where they work to your office?
Don’t just have an open-door policy and expect people to come running to your office to see you. Instead, go and see them where they work. When you get out and about, you are no longer on your turf; you are on theirs. And when that’s the case, the conversations tend to change. You learn something about them, and they learn something about you.
Accessibility is not just an open-door; it is open ears and open minds.
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When you are a parent, silence is a double-edged weapon. It could mean that your kids are either sleeping or doing something naughty. But when the silence appears suddenly, you start to smell something fishy. Because being a parent is surely the hardest job in the world, we got you some examples of what can happen when you leave your kids alone for 5 minutes. God! Kids undoubtedly have some destructive powers
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Charlotte is here seeking knowledge, to become a better gun owner. "You never know when it's going to be important to you if you get into a situation where you have to shoot someone" The law may allow conceal carry but when you use your weapon may not be crystal clear, so this session offered advice. "The common mishap is people who want to react to somebody trespassing on their property, make sure they understand. No, you don't just get to run outside with a gun and ...
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There are no new updates on the most recent vandalism of the Silent Sam statue on the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill campus. Graffiti spray-painted on the statue Friday read, "Love is understanding why others hate," "Love>Hate" and "BLM."
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Texas troopers increase traffic enforcement through July 4
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas troopers have increased traffic enforcement through Wednesday to help keep all travelers safe during the July Fourth holiday period.
The Texas Department of Public Safety on Tuesday stepped up patrols with troopers on the lookout for intoxicated drivers, vehicles speeding, failure to use seat belts and other violations. Texas law requires everyone in a vehicle to buckle up.
Texas troopers, during the 2017 Fourth of July enforcement period, issued more than 98,000 tickets and warnings, including 1,658 seat belt and child safety restraint citations.
Officers made 529 arrests for driving while intoxicated. Troopers also arrested 374 fugitives and made about 300 felony arrests.
DPS figures show 1,033 people were killed in traffic accidents last year when a driver was under the influence of alcohol.
March 19 (Reuters) - Y-S ELECTRONIC Co Ltd
* Says it will use undistributed profit to pay cash dividend of T$1.3 per share to shareholders for 2017
* Says it will pay cash dividend of T$39.6 million in total
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Kenya Moore Responds To NeNe Leakes & Kim Zolciak’s Beef
Kenya Moore just couldn’t wait to twirl into the ongoing beef between two of her fellow housewives. As previously reported NeNe and Kim have been eviscerating each other over claims that “racist” Kim and her “potty-mouthed” daughter Brielle accused NeNe of having a roach-infested McMansion.
And all the while the RHOA O.G.s were going back and forth, Kenya Moore decided to throw in her two cents on the situation. According to Kenya, who got into an argument with Kim that almost turned physical at NeNe’s house, everything NeNe’s said is 100% true.
“I totally agree with you about that devil,” said Kenya. “#sheisabadperson #liar #everythingaboutyouisfake #youliedabouthavingcancer
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Well, we apparently know one team Le'Veon Bell won't consider playing for.
After a Twitter user pleaded for Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell to come play for the Jets, Bell shot the idea down.
The fan said he'd give Bell $60 million cash to come play for the Jets.
Bell's response? "That ain't enough."
Bell has been the subject of seemingly unending contracts discussions with the Steelers. Recently, Bell said he'd consider retiring if the Steelers placed the franchise tag on him again.
He does hope to return to the Steelers , though.
Bell had 1,291 rushing yards and nine rushing touchdowns in 2017. As a team, the Jets had 1,702 rushing yards and 13 rushing touchdowns.
When Bell became a free agent last winter, the Steelers franchised him and, after sitting out training camp, he eventually signed a $12.12 million tender.
Labor Senator Sam Dastyari is withstanding another barrage of controversy over his links to China.
The Government has called for Dastyari to quit, but has this, along with new policy on foreign interference angered our largest trading partner?
An op-ed in the Communist Party's Official newspaper the People's Daily labels the Australian media and Turnbull Government as "paranoid" when it come to China's influence.
NEW YORK, June 14 (Reuters) - A slide in technology stocks pulled down the Nasdaq Composite on Wednesday and the S&P 500 ended slightly lower as investors worried about the pace of economic growth after weaker-than-expected inflation numbers and an interest rate hike from the Federal Reserve.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 46.09 points, or 0.22 percent, to 21,374.56, the S&P 500 lost 2.43 points, or 0.10 percent, to 2,437.92 and the Nasdaq Composite dropped 25.48 points, or 0.41 percent, to 6,194.89.
The Nasdaq cut its loss in more than half in a late rebound, having earlier fallen 1 percent, while financials buoyed the Dow Industrials. (Reporting by Rodrigo Campos; Editing by Nick Zieminski)
No injuries or building damage has been reported from a tornado that touched down in southeast Nebraska. The National Weather Service says it formed near Otoe and lasted about 10 minutes Saturday afternoon.
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Hyderabad: The Minister for irrigation T Harish Rao said on Friday that the Central budget was a big disappointment. Addressing a public meeting at Nallavagu village in Sangareddy district, he said the poor allocations for the irrigation sector had exposed its priorities.
The Minister said happiness writ large on the faces of the farmers in the villages is the real manifestation of growth and not the statistical figures on papers supporting the GDP claims. The budget does not have much to safeguard the interests of the peasant community.
The budgetary provisions should help provide support price making farming a remunerative activity and enhance the living standards of farmers. The budgetary allocations should be made taking the needs of the States also into consideration, he added.
He asserted that the Modi government had got the responsibility to remain accountable for the huge contributions being made by the taxpayers in Telangana State under the new tax order.
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March 31 Central China Land Media Co Ltd :
* Says its wholly owned Henan-based unit plans to set up a unit in Kyrgyzstan, named as Culture Exchange Center of Central Plain
* Says co plans to pay cash div 1.8 yuan per 10 shares for FY 2016
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A domestic violence investigation led to the felony arrest of a man in Vallejo.
The Solano County Sheriff’s Department arrested Charles Evans, 24, before noon Monday in the 200 block of Benicia Road.
Evans faces charges of suspicion of robbery, corporal injury to spouse and damaging a wireless communication device.
As Evans was contacted during the investigation, deputies learned he had a number of outstanding misdemeanor warrants, including second-degree burglary, hit and run causing property damage and petty theft.
Evans also was found to have an outstanding felony warrant for a parole violation with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
Evans was booked into the Solano County Jail on a $97.500 bail.
The annual SEC spring meetings in Destin, Fla., have been underway and Kentucky head basketball coach John Calipari addressed the media today.
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Authorities have cleared away Salem’s largest homeless camp.
The Oregon Department of Transportation warned of the sweep two weeks ago, and its crews were joined by police Monday in notifying campers they had to go. The campers were offered a hot cup of coffee and trash bags.
The camp established on state property near the Center Street bridge had 25 tents at its peak. Some people left before the sweep.
ODOT spokesman Lou Torres says the agency spent more than $3 million cleaning up homeless camps between 2013 and 2017.
The first snowfall of the season added to the magical air of the Christmas tree lighting event at Ralph ‘Johnny Jazz’ Gatta Park in Red Bank Saturday.
The event, organized by the borough Parks & Rec department, featured a visit by Santa Claus, who arrived by fire truck. Were you there? Check out redbankgreen‘s photos from the event below. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge)
THE Government has insisted that US President Donald Trump should be extended the "full courtesy" of a state visit to Britain later this year in response to a 1.85-million strong petition against it. In a statement, the Foreign Office said the Government "recognises the strong views expressed by the many signatories of this petition, but does not support this petition".
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Aiden Markram scored his maiden test century to help South Africa build what will surely be a mountain of runs against Bangladesh in Bloemfontein on Friday.
Markram was 135 not out at tea on the first day of the second test‚ which South Africa reached on 256/1 after being put in to bat.
With Dean Elgar‚ Markram shared an opening stand of 243‚ which ended in the third over before tea when Elgar was caught at fine leg off medium pacer Subashis Roy for 113.
The fielder was Mustafizur Rhaman‚ who had Elgar dropped by wicketkeeper Liton Das when he was 109.
Elgar took guard needing 16 runs to become the first South African to reach 1000 tests runs in a calendar year since Hashim Amla in 2012.
Because no holiday weekend would be complete without new pictures of Emily Ratajkowski showing off her booty (and/or bikini body), here’s a quick update from everyone’s favorite professional Instagram model: she went to Coachella and looked super hot doing it. Big surprise, right? Anyway, since I’m such a nice guy (stop laughing), I decided I’d go ahead and add on one of her photoshoots to this post too. That way, everybody goes home happy. Especially the Little Tuna. Enjoy.
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Leo Varadkar’s been voted by the Dáil as Ireland’s 14th Taoiseach – 10 years to the day after being elected a TD.
He’s now Taoiseach elect until he collects his seal of office and warrant of appointment at the Arás in the next few minutes.
He’ll return to Government Buildings this afternoon, speak to British Prime Minister Theresa May and reshuffle his Cabinet.
In his acceptance speech the Taoiseach elect says he wants to leave a Government of the 21st century:
A United Nations diplomat is warning about the need to decrease tensions with North Korea due to concerns that Kim Jong Un could develop biological weapons. CNN's Brian Todd reports.
LONDON, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Nestle will respond in the coming days to a research report that accused the world’s largest food company of putting profit before science.
The report by the Changing Markets Foundation said Nestle has many inconsistencies across its world-leading range of infant formula products and casts doubt on the credibility of some of its health claims.
“The report raises important points, which we want to assess in detail,” a Nestle spokesman said. “We will respond to the concerns and recommendations of the report in the coming days.”
The report said it looked at the infant milk products Nestle sells for babies under 12 months old in 40 different countries, comparing the marketing claims and ingredients in more than 70 products.
The report comes against the backdrop of an unrelated baby milk health scare involving France’s Lactalis. (Reporting by Martinne Geller; Editing by David Goodman)
April 20 CPI Card Group Inc-
* CPI Card Group announces ceo retirement plan and succession process
* Steve Montross will be retiring from his position as president and chief executive officer
* CPI Card Group Inc - board will implement succession plan and immediately begin search for a new ceo with assistance of leading executive search firm
* CPI Card Group - montross will continue to serve as president and ceo through earlier of date on which company appoints a successor or december 31, 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
A quick recap on today’s top stories
Thurles buzzing with news of revamped Féile
Féile Classical will feature some of the top Irish artists from the original event which was held in 1990.
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Man arrested following attack on elderly man in Clonmel
He’s currently being detained in Cahir Garda station
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Irish Water under fire
They’ve decided to proceed with a €1.3 billion plan to bring water from the Shannon to Dublin.
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Tipperary Sinn Fein prepare for selection convention
Sinn Fein Councillors in the county were annoyed by the decision to only put forward female candidates.
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O’Connor to start for Tipp Minors
They play Waterford in the Munster semi-final playoff tomorrow evening
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AMSTERDAM, March 28 Akzo Nobel, the Dutch paints and coatings maker trying to avoid being taken over by larger U.S. rival PPG Industries, said on Tuesday it would detail its strategy to remain independent on April 19.
The company has said it wants to sell or float its chemicals division, which accounts for about a third of sales and profit, instead of merging with PPG.
Akzo Nobel said it would also publish first-quarter results on April 19 instead of April 24. The company's annual shareholders' meeting is scheduled for April 25.
Akzo has so far declined to engage in talks with PPG over its cash-and-shares takeover proposal, worth about 24.2 billion euros ($26.3 billion) at current prices, despite demands by a large number of its own shareholders that it do so.
($1 = 0.9209 euros) (Reporting by Toby Sterling; Editing by Mark Potter)
A North Bay Hydro crew was busy installing new poles at a number of locations on Wyld Street Monday. The work has been undertaken to standardize voltages across the city for reliability, to replace old infrastructure and to improve the efficiency and safety of the distribution system serving much of the downtown.
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) - Border Patrol agents have rescued an injured Mexican migrant who was abandoned by smugglers in the desert.
Border Patrol officials say an agent from the Tucson Sector was investigating a brushfire 20 miles east of Nogales early Friday when he came across the 33-year-old man, who had an open ankle fracture.
Another agent with emergency medical training provided first aid.
The man was airlifted to a Tucson hospital. He is expected to be processed for immigration violations after his release.
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The unemployment rate in Hancock County has fallen to 3 percent. New numbers from the Department of Job and Family Services show the March jobless number in the county fell from 3.3 percent in February. Last March the unemployment rate was 3.6 percent.
Putnam and Wyandot counties both checked in at 3.1 percent unemployment in March.
Elsewhere around the region, Wood (3.6) and Hardin (3.8) were both below 4 percent. Seneca (4.1) and Allen (4.2) counties were both below 5 percent unemployment. Henry County was at a 5.4 percent jobless rate, down from 6 percent the month before.
The statewide unemployment rate is 4.3 percent.
Three militants were killed in a gunfight with the security forces and another was arrested in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district.
“In Handwara encounter so far three terrorists neutralised,” Director General of Police (DGP) of Jammu and Kashmir, S.P.Vaid, tweeted.
Following specific information about the presence of militants in Unsoo village, the security forces surrounded it. As they were closing in on the hide out, they were fired upon triggering the encounter.
A third militant was apprehended in injured condition, the police chief said. “The operation is still going on.”
Shark have electrosensory organs that act like a 'sixth sense'
The ampullae of Lorenzini are visible as small pores in the skin around the head and on the underside of sharks, skates, and rays.
Each pore is open and connected to a set of electrosensory cells by a long canal filled with a clear, viscous jelly.
The AoL jelly likely contributes to this electrosensing function, yet the exact details of this contribution remain unclear.
'Skates and sharks have some of the most sensitive electroreceptors in the animal world,' said Dr David Julius, professor and chair of physiology at UCSF and senior author of a recent study on the mechanism.
'Understanding how this works is like understanding how proteins in the eye sense light - it gives us insight into a whole new sensory world,' he said.
Today's news that the Garden Bridge project has been officially scrapped is very welcome. The entire project was a "scandalous waste of public funds."
This is the final nail in the coffin of the Garden Bridge.
Over £37m has already been spent on this vanity project by the previous Mayor.
It is a scandalous waste of public money.
London needs investment in its public transport, but this project consistently failed to show it provided value for money.
It beggars belief that this much taxpayers’ cash could have been wasted with nothing to show for it.
A TEEN has been charged for allegedly throwing a rock at a taxi which smashed through its window and hit a child in the face in Alice Springs.
The 13-year-old was charged with aggravated reckless endangering of life, damage to property and endangering the occupants of a vehicle by police over the November 17 incident.
The child was hospitalised with facial injuries.
Detective Senior Sergeant Allan Milner said the offender allegedly threw a rock at a taxi, injuring a nine-year-old passenger.
The 13-year-old will be considered for the youth diversion program.
KARACHI, Pakistan, Feb 2 (Reuters) - The Karachi Cotton Association on Friday fixed the official spot rate, or base price, for Grade 3 cotton at 7,823 rupees per maund (40 kg). Grade 3 cotton has a staple length of 1-1/16" and micronaire value between 3.8 and 4.9 NCL (no control limits), which represents fine to coarse classes of cotton varieties. In the kerb market, the key crop varieties traded in the range of 6,850 to 6,500 rupees per maund. The following are the grade and staple margins for Feb 1 to Feb 15, 2018: GRADE 31/32" 1" 1-1/32" 1-1/16" 1-3/32" 1-1/8" Super n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1 n/a -322 0 322 536 750 2 n/a -482 -161 161 375 589 3 n/a -857 -429 BASE 214 429 4 n/a -1179 -750 -322 54 268 5 n/a -1500 -1072 -643 -107 107 (Reporting by Syed Raza Hassan)
Up to 100 'XXXX' brewery workers are threatening the beer supply of the Commonwealth Games after voting to strike.
Echoing Michael Jordan and Keyon Martin‘s comments, Sixers rookie Markelle Fultz thinks Kobe Bryant was a better player than LeBron James.
During an interview with SiriusXM NBA Radio, Fultz said that LeBron is “on the way there” but still needs time to surpass Kobe in his mind.
“I think Kobe’s better, but that’s no knock on LeBron. But Kobe’s, I mean, the next thing after Jordan, really.
“Championships do have a role to play with it, but when you just look at the work that Kobe has done, it’s unbelievable.” […]
“I think [LeBron’s] up there. I think he got some ways to go.” […]
“I think he’s on the way there. He’s a great player. I think he’s the best player right now.”
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19 MAR 2018
Brian Shepherd, EVP & Group President of CSG, talks about the company’s efforts in helping clients with the complexities of digital transformation.
× Car crashes into home, causes traffic back up
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – A traffic accident is causing a major traffic back up.
Witnesses say it appears that a vehicle has struck a residence.
At this time there is no word if there were any injuries
Authorities advise that the eastbound lanes of Oakwood Avenue at Brookline Drive are closed at this time.
Please seek an alternate route.
WHNT News 19 has a crew on the scene working to gather more details.
Michigan expects its trip to Rome to come in with an expense cost of somewhere $750,000 and $800,000. The trip was paid for by an anonymous football donor.
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UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. Mideast envoy says the latest escalation in Gaza between its Hamas rulers and Israel is a warning of "how close to the brink of war we are every day."
Nikolay Mladenov told an emergency Security Council meeting on Wednesday that the international community should "unequivocally condemn" Hamas' rocket and mortar attack against Israel.
But he said "the dangerous escalation" can't be divorced from two months of protests at the Gaza fence in which some 110 Palestinians were killed and large numbers injured by Israeli fire.
The Security Council remained paralyzed, unable to agree on any action.
U.S. Ambassador Nikki Haley, who called the meeting, said a proposed statement to condemn the Hamas attacks was blocked. The U.S. previously blocked three statements to condemn Israeli killings during the protests.
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CHICAGO - The days before the selections are going down while chatter is starting to heat up - a lot.
Are the Bears ready to make the jump and take a QB at No. 3? Is that DeShaun Watson or even Pat Mahomes? Will they decide to go with an impact defender instead?
All of these have been floating around and will continue until the first pick is made in Philadelphia on April 27th.
Emily Kaplan of Sports Illustrated and The MMQB came on Sports Feed to discuss a number of scenarios that could transpire during the three days of the NFL Draft. She also discussed what the Bears could do with their high first round pick with Jarrett Payton and Josh Frydman.
Watch Emily's segments from the show in the video above or below.
In an update to a review of strategic alternatives, Fidelity & Guaranty Life (FGL +1.6% ) says it's terminated its merger deal with Anbang Insurance Group.
"We have determined that it is no longer in the best interests of FGL's shareholders to continue to pursue the transaction with Anbang," says CEO Chris Littlefield.
The company says it's been continuing to explore and negotiate with other parties, as permitted under its deal with Anbang -- but the official termination of the deal frees it to enter into a different transaction.
"Our business remains strong, we continue to focus on delivering on our plan for the year and our distribution partners and employees continue to be committed to our success," Littlefield says. "FGL is an attractive platform and we are well positioned to realize value for our shareholders as our Board continues to evaluate strategic alternatives."
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A 31-year-old man was stabbed in his upper body at around 4 a.m. Monday inside the Windsor Ballrooms on Peel street.
According to Montreal police spokesperson Manuel Couture, the victim was stabbed with a sharp object after an altercation between a group of people.
The victim was transported to hospital and his condition is not yet known.
Police will question witnesses in hopes of identifying the suspect.
“There’s a lot of different versions right now so we’re trying to figure out exactly what happened, what caused the conflict,” Couture said.
Incoming freshman Mateo Wolfe tries on the cap and gown last week at Nipomo High School’s 2017 freshman orientation for a photo that will be shown at graduation in four years. Micah Colton holds the name plate and Michelle Rasgado takes the picture. David Middlecamp dmiddlecamp@thetribunenews.com
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Clarinda Police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing juvenile, Bryant K. Fuller. Bryan is 16- years old, 6-feet 1-inch tall. He weighs about 180-pounds, has blue eyes and short brown hair. He also wears glasses.
Bryant was last seen wearing a tee-shirt, shorts and tennis shoes. Foul play is not suspected in Bryant’s disappearance. If you know where Bryant may be, contact the Page County Consolidated Communications Center at 712-542-1419.
UPDATE: Jerry Yarber was found safe Monday night, police say.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Police are searching for a missing 69-year-old man who might be in danger, officials say.
Jerry L. Yarber was last seen at his residence in the 6900 block of East 85th Terrace in KCMO and was wearing glasses, a black coat, blue shirt, blue jeans and black shoes. Police describe Yarber as 6-foot-2 and 245 pounds.
Police said the 69-year-old is a stroke victim and cannot speak or communicate verbally. He also walks with a cane.
Anyone who knows of Yarber’s location is asked to call 911 or KC police at 816-234-5136.
Theresa May used to think that the next general election would be held in 2020. Downing Street said as such last month. But she has decisively changed her mind.
The months of double-digit poll leads, culminating in three polls over the weekend suggesting the Conservatives were more than 20 points ahead of Labour, clearly had something to do with this. Now the Prime Minister is chomping at the bit to hold an election, with plans afoot for it to happen on June 8.
Last June, the British people had to consider whether they wanted Britain to leave or remain in the European Union. Nearly a year later after voting for Britain to depart, they will have to vote on who they want to manage that process.
The timing for this snap election could not be better for Mrs May. Ministers from the 27 other members of the EU are planning to meet in Luxembourg on June 20 to authorize the opening of talks, so she...
× Teen get 13.5 years for shooting students near Graham-Kapowsin High School
TACOMA, Wash. — A 16-year-old boy has been sentenced to more than 13 years in prison for shooting two teenagers last year near a high school in Graham, Washington.
Ronald Ackerson Jr. was sentenced Friday after pleading guilty to first-degree assault and second-degree unlawful gun possession. He was prosecuted as an adult.
“We have zero tolerance for gun violence at or near our schools,” said Prosecutor Mark Lindquist. “We’re committed to protecting our youth.”
The 16-year-old and 17-year-old boys wounded in the December shooting near Graham-Kapowsin High School survived the attacked.
In a statement to the court, Ackerson said he fired at least six shots at a crowd from the passenger seat of a car. Students had gathered to watch a fight off school grounds involving his friend.
Ackerson said he did not intend to cause harm.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following yesterday's serious collision in Monasterevin.
At approximately 12.30pm a 14-year-old boy was seriously injured when his bicycle collided with a 4x4 vehicle.
The collision occurred on the L7055 local road between Monasterevin and Oghill.
The boy was taken by ambulance to our Lady's Children’s Hospital, Crumlin. The driver of the 4x4, a man in his 30s, was uninjured. The scene was examined by Garda forensic collision investigators and the road has since reopened.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Kildare Garda Station on 045 5277730 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.
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R&B’s resident bad boy Chris Brown is closing out the year with another accomplishment to add to his list. On Wednesday (December 6), Brown took to Twitter to reveal he’s received over three dozen plaques from the RIAA this year.
“40 PLAQUES THIS YEAR!,” he wrote. “Today the RIAA released 23 more certified platinum and gold plaques that included 12 x multi platinum singles. 74.5 million single and album sales just in the US.”
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Today's Photo of the Day shows a scene of ongoing changes in Toronto's Yorkville area. Submitted by Forum contributor ADRM, this view looks over the construction site for First Capital's Yorkville Village: 102-108 Yorkville Avenue project, showing the site's remote-controlled crane. In the background, Cumberland at Yorkville Plaza can be seen rising towards a 40-storey height.
Facing southwest over the 102-108 Yorkville site, image by Forum contributor ADRM
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TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Chris Christie is known for speaking his mind. Now, he'll get paid to do it.
The former Republican governor of New Jersey on Tuesday made his first appearance as a political contributor for ABC News. Christie was characterized on "Good Morning America" as a friend and adviser to President Donald Trump.
Christie will appear during the network's coverage of Trump's State of the Union address on Tuesday night.
Christie said Trump should use the speech to turn the page to things the American people really care about.
Christie was succeeded after eight years in office on Jan. 16 by Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy.
Netflix presents a new and creepy promo for the upcoming second season of Stranger Things that takes a close look at how upside down the year 1984 was. Season 2 will land on Netflix October 27th, 2017.
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UnityPoint Health nurses and medical professionals were “paying it forward.”
The hospital’s employees passed out carnations Wednesday at the Peoria and Pekin Farmer’s Markets over the lunch hour.
“One flower is for them…the other flower is for them to pay it forward,” said Media Relations Specialist Fabiola Orozco.
Orozco says her team often sees patients during challenging times. So it was a good opportunity to spread some cheer.
“We just wanted to gather as a little group and spread some positivity,” Orozco said.
The health professionals were stocked with dozens of flowers to hand out.
Orozco says UnityPoint Health’s pay it forward initiative is aimed at inspiring the community and reminding them to know just how much they matter.
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A City Watch has been issued for a missing 12-year-old girl.
Mackenzie Thomas, 12, has been missing since 5:30 p.m. Monday, according to Memphis Police Department.
Police said Thomas got into an argument with her mother, and when the car they were in stopped near Hinton Avenue and Lyford Avenue, Thomas jump out of the car and ran away.
Police said Thomas has been diagnosed with autism.
Thomas is described as a 5-foot-8-inch tall black girl, weighing 130 pounds. She is dark in complexion with shoulder-length black braided hair. She was last seen wearing a black jacket, a white t-shirt, khaki pants, and silver, glittery Converse tennis shoes.
If you see Mackenzie, please contact Memphis Police at 901-545-2677.
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Liles collected two assists during Monday's Game 3 loss to Ottawa.
Boston scored three second-period goals, and Liles assisted on the first two. He was a regular in the press box throughout the season and played just 12:24 during Game 3, so don't let this offensive outburst fool you. Liles could return to being a healthy scratch in short order if the Boston blue line gets someone back from injury for Game 4.
Droughts have been plaguing various parts of the country this past year, including the Northeast. On Earth Day, Saturday, April 22, New Canaan Library is pleased to welcome Aquarion Water Company, presenting the program Defeat the Drought: Conserving Water in New Canaan. The presentation will take place at 1 p.m. in the Adrian Lamb Room.
In addition to the talk, children from the Young Entrepreneurs program of the organization New Canaan Parents 4 Kids will explain the various projects they’ve been working on to raise awareness about the drought, such as measuring rainfall and creating communal art, as well brainstorming ideas on how to conserve water.
New Freedom football coach eager to get started: “I don’t look at this as a rebuild”
March 28 British oilfield services company Petrofac Ltd said on Tuesday Kuwait Oil Co had awarded the company a $1.3 billion engineering, procurement and construction contract for the Burgan oil field in south-east Kuwait.
Petrofac's shares rose as much as 2.33 percent.
The company will develop a gathering centre to process crude oil and gas recovered from Arifjan, Marat, Minagish Oolite and Burgan Wara high hydrogen sulphide fields, with work scheduled to be completed by 2020.
Petrofac said in February that it saw an uptick in bidding activity in its core middle eastern markets.
A number of contracts that were deferred in 2016 were seen coming back in 2017, CFO Alastair Cochran had told Reuters then. (Reporting by Sanjeeban Sarkar in Bengaluru; Editing by Saumyadeb Chakrabarty)
A West Virginia woman has been sentenced to 30 years in prison in the slaying of a minister at his home. 21-year-old Camille Browne of Beckley was sentenced this week in Raleigh County Circuit Court on a second-degree murder charge. Prosecutors say Browne broke into Ronald Lee Browning’s home in Beckley in February 2015 and hit him repeatedly in the face with a glass jar. Browning was a U.S. Army Veteran and pastor of Cool Ridge Church. Browne’s attorney had said the slaying resulted from a “substance-induced psychotic” reaction after Browne smoked marijuana the night before.
Robbie Neilson poured praise on Dons teenager Sam Nombe after another impressive display on Saturday.
Nombe came on after 55 minutes against Shrewsbury, and played a role almost immediately in helping tee up Peter Pawlett to score the opener in the 1-1 draw.
Having impressed his manager regularly with his substitute appearances this season, Neilson said the youngster has a big future in the game.
He said: "It's part of the MK Dons way - to give young MK lads a chance. Sam has been great in training and U23s, and when he gets his chance in the first team,he takes it.
"He works hard, was unlucky not to get a goal but he has a real belief in himself. He has a big future in the game."
Last week we tested the flammability of cough medicine and nail polish to mixed results. This week we tried nail polish remover and hair mousse. Needless to say this was our most successful video yet.
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Tomorrow morning, I will be on Sandy Rios’ radio show, “Sandy Rios in the Morning,” on American Family Radio. Sandy and I will discuss Chai Feldblum, whom, oddly, President Trump has nominated for another term as EEOC commissioner.
I’m scheduled to appear at 8:20 a.m., Eastern Time.
Authorities: 69-year-old woman beats, kicks would-be robber
BAYONNE, N.J. (AP) — Authorities say a 69-year-old New Jersey woman kicked and beat a man who tried to rob her in front of her home.
Bayonne police say the robber was on foot when he crossed a street and confronted the woman about 7 p.m. Sunday. He demanded the woman hand over her purse and, when she refused, he tried to take it by forcibly pulling on the strap.
The woman quickly fought back, kicking the robber multiple times and hitting him. The man soon fell to the ground and ran off without the purse.
The woman was not injured. Her name has not been released.
Authorities say the man remains at large.
A ton of bases on balls and a strong outing from the bullpen allowed Columbus to pull out the victory despite being outhit 8-3 on the night. The Clippers were walked a whopping 12 times on the night.
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As students head back to school, some Dorchester County female students will return to renovated restrooms.
This weekend the girls’ restrooms at DuBose Middle School in Summerville were transformed by a group of school faculty, staff, students and PTSA volunteers.
Bathrooms were painted in vibrant colors and decorated with inspiration quotes. According to the school’s Facebook page, plans to update the boys’ restrooms are in the works.
Kansas City Royals' Hunter Dozier crosses the plate after hitting a solo home run during the seventh inning of the team's baseball game against the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday, May 30, 2018, in Kansas City, Mo. Charlie Riedel AP Photo
Today, Smith announced the North American dates for The Thrill Of It All tour. The arena run will kick off on June 18, 2018!
Sam will be making a stop in St. Louis at Chaifetz Arena on August 17th, 2018!
Pre-sale tickets for fans will begin on October 11th.
General admission tickets will go on sale on October 12th.
For more information click here.
DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) – The Dallas Zoo’s first critically endangered gorilla born in 20 years will make its official debut in the gorilla habitat on Thursday, July 5.
Born to second-time mom Hope and first-time father Subira on Monday, June 25, the infant is also the fifth gorilla born at the zoo in nearly 50 years.
Hope continues to keep the baby very close to her – so staff have been unable to definitively confirm the infant’s gender. The zoo said it hopes to reveal its name and gender in the coming weeks.
Hope and baby will now make early morning appearances in the habitat, weather permitting.
Guests are encouraged to have patience when visiting as appearances will be determined by Hope’s comfort level and the Texas heat.
The zoo cares for nine gorillas, including its bachelor troop who live on the south side of the Gorilla Trail, and the family troop who live on the north side.
The family troop remains behind the scenes where Hope and her baby have been bonding privately.
Show Me State Games Show Businesses More Money
COLUMBIA - Hundreds of Missourians came to Columbia Saturday for the Show Me State Summer Games and they made a big impact on the community. Local business owners said the games bring in customers they don't usually see.
"Whenever there's a Show Me State Games event in town, we always see a spike in business." General Manager of Shakespeare's Toby Epstein said.
Epstein said that the jump in customers has grown as the Show Me State Games gets older.
"Over the years with more and more people that are involved with the show me state games, it brings in more business"
Saturday the Show Me State Games had soccer, lacrosse and pickleball. The games finish up Sunday evening with basketball. For a full schedule of events, click here.
The Chicago White Sox have been considering trading lefty starting pitcher Jose Quintana for quite some time. The Yankees have been among the teams most often connected to Quintana.
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VANCOUVER — A single-family residence at 4000 E. 18th St., in the Maplewood neighborhood, is proposed to be knocked down to make way for six apartments, according to preapplication documents filed with the city of Vancouver.
There would be four one-bedroom apartments and two two-bedroom apartments. The filings say they would be in two attached buildings that combine for 4,220 square feet. Nine new parking spaces would be put in.
The units would join 12 other buildings with 24 duplex units on the same property. Angelo Property Co., of Vancouver, is listed as the property owner.
Jan Klimas of Vancouver architect firm Wilson Architects said the building there had fallen into disrepair so the owners opted for a full rebuild.
Developers are to meet with city planners March 2. For more information, contact Andrew Reule at 360-487-7891 or andrew.reule@cityofvancouver.us.
A man arrested in connection with the death of a Google employee near her mother’s Massachusetts home last summer is due in court.
Angelo Colon-Ortiz will be arraigned Tuesday in Leominster (LEH’-mihn-stur) District Court on assault with intent to rape and other charges in the Aug. 7 death of New York City resident Vanessa Marcotte.
The body of the 27-year-old Google account manager was found in the woods after she didn’t return from a run in Princeton, a small town about 40 miles (64 kilometers) west of Boston.
Authorities say Marcotte fought her attacker and DNA taken from her hands helped solve the case.
They say Colon-Ortiz, a Worcester resident, had been working in the area at the time. He’s been in custody since his Friday arrest. It’s unclear if he has a lawyer.
I am 82 years old and have the libido of a teenager
An 82-year-old singer-songwriter from New York City is looking for a good time. D’yan Forest says that while many of her friends have given up on sex, she’ll never stop craving intimacy. “It ain’t over ’til the fat lady’s dead,” Forest told The Post with a chuckle. More…
The rescuers finally punch through to the stranded platoon, but the battle hasn't finished taking its toll, both in Sadr City and at Fort Hood.
Police are appealing for information following a burglary in Marshchapel, and are warning residents to be vigilant.
A home in Sea Dyke Way was broken into at some point between the September 15-18, and the police launched a public appeal this week.
A lock was broken to gain entry and jewellery was stolen.
Officers investigating would like hear from any witnesses, who should call 101 and quote incident reference number 265 of September 18.
A group of bicyclists is about to attempt a ride across Iowa in 24 hours.
Around 30 bicyclists will start at 4 a.m. Saturday in Sioux City.
They have one day to complete the 335-mile journey to Dubuque to officially complete the Ride Across Iowa in a Day event, known as RAID.
This year marks the seventh time riders will attempt the trans-Iowa trek.
Darren Johnson, the event's organizer, is riding himself for the sixth time and has finished the full ride once, last year. Eighteen bicyclists finished the ride in 2016.
Factoring in stops, riders will have to average 14 mph for all 24 hours to reach Dubuque in time. Johnson says he doesn't recommend stopping.
Sewage spill forces closure of clam flats
ESSEX, Mass. (AP) — A sewage spill has forced Massachusetts officials to close clam flats to diggers.
The sewer pipe broke around 10 p.m. Saturday in Essex, contaminating the Essex River and temporarily closing roads in the vicinity.
The clam flats have been closed indefinitely by the state Department of Environmental Protection.
Steve Woodman, co-owner of Woodman's restaurant, tells NBC 10 Boston all of their clams come from the local area. He says he will have to go elsewhere for their clams until the DEP deems the local supply safe.
The department has not responded to requests for comment.
He was spotted performing a set in New York.
It's hard to believe we met Julia Guglia in 1998.
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The defendants in the 5LINX fraud case are asking for extra peremptory challenges and private questioning of prospective jurors. Attorneys on Tuesday also will argue a motion asking U.S. Magistrate Judge Jonathan W. Feldman to order the prosecution to provide a bill of particulars outlining details of the evidence to be used at trial. “While the government ...
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TAIPEI (Taiwan News) -- American travel salesman Mark Rolison captured this photo in 2015 of Fuxing North Road and the Wenhu Line from the Nanjing Fuxing MRT station on the border of Taipei's Songshan and Zhongshan districts.
The photo was taken at 11:30 a.m. on Sept. 5, 2015 at the corner of Fuxing North Road and Nanjing East Road with the elevated Wenhu Line rolling, seemingly endlessly toward Yangmingshan in the distance.
Rolison, 32, who is based in New Orleans, Louisiana, was vising a friend in Taiwan at the time he took the photo. As for Rolison's impression of the city, "I found Taipei to be very clean and organized compared to other Asian cities I have visited. This photo is a great representation of that."
(Photo by Mark Rolison)
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A view of the Khanpur Dam where only few visitors can be seen here due to drainage of the Dam. Water in Khanpur Dam has dried completely which is the main source of supply.
King Charles or King William?
Queen Elizabeth’s reign has been extraordinary! At 91 years of age, she’s the oldest reigning monarch in the world.
Her husband, Prince Phillip, recently retired from public duties and royal engagements, but it seems to be not that simple for the Queen.
There have been reports that the palace is forming a secret plan which would see Prince Charles become King on The Queen’s 95th birthday. Full powers would be granted to Charles, even with the Queen still alive.
But do we really want Charles as King? Or would William be a better choice?
Expert on the Royal Family, Associate Professor, Giselle Bastin from Flinders University joined Sam Stove and Kayley Harris on The Daily Drive.
After THE ORVILLE goes through a massive plasma storm, the crew sits down to talk about the weird things going on in the ship.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority (MBCIA) Chairman, Cliffard Whitby resigned from his position on Saturday.
This comes one day after an Whitby was indicted for bribing former superintendent Romain Dallemand. The indictment says Whitby paid Dallemand around $400,000 over the course of six years.
According to a resignation letter Whitby sent to the MBCIA, he was “shocked by the terrible and unexpected allegations”. Whitby continues by saying he thinks it is best to resign because of the “negative impact” it would bring to MBCIA.
Robert E. Fountain, Interim Chairman told 41NBC despite the resignation and allegations, the future for the MBCIA looks “very bright”. Fountain says the MBCIA is “more than just one man, it is a board of 6” and will continue to do its work for the county.
The MBCIA will have a board meeting Wednesday morning to figure out plans to find a new Chairman.
We set bar for leadership low
Who should have done what to avoid the mess that was the last decade of leadership in South Africa?
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It could be, it might bea it is! Even broadcasting legend Harry Carey might have had trouble believing the KC Royals exhibition of power this season. To put that in perspective, Kansas City finished 27th out of 30 teams last year with 147 home runs.
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The NES Classic ships with a wired controller — and with a rather short cable, at that. The NES30 Bluetooth gamepad fixes that.
For everything that's great about the NES Classic — and there's a lot that is really fun here — one glaring black mark remains.
Wired controllers suck. And more than that, the wired controller that comes with the NES Classic is ridiculously short. Maybe not for 1987, but this ain't gonna cut it by 2017's standards.
And so we turn to Bluetooth.
The NES30 Classic Edition Wireless Controller Set from 8Bitdo was one of the first out of the gate. (At least that I initially found on Amazon.) And it's the first one we're taking a look at.
The obvious differences: No wire. That's a big one. But almost as big is that you get more buttons. It's really more of a hybrid — Super Nintendo layout in the original NES form. So that's taken my brain a little getting used to.
Selena Gomez's impact is real!
If you liked Kygo and Selena's It Ain't Me, then you will enjoy Avicii's new song with Rita Ora, Lonely Together. It sounds very similar! And that's not a bad thing!
We dig it!
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PROVO, Utah -- Big Budah is in Provo Wednesday for the annual Freedom Festival and parade.
Budah went aloft in a balloon and also spoke with some pageant participants from American Fork ahead of Wednesday's parade.
See the video above for a look at the festivities.
One of the hottest couples in town, Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli, were recently spotted together in Mumbai by the prying eyes of Tellychakkar lensman.
The duo, snapped travelling in a car, looked at ease with each other…not worrying much about the world around. This could be the dashing cricketer’s short detour before he jets off to Pune for the upcoming four-match Test series against Australia.
The actress too would get busy with Phillauri and other Bollywood commitments. So, this sure looks like a much-needed ‘me’ time for the pair.
In fact, on Valentine’s Day, Virat made his relationship with Anushka official, by wishing in the most beautiful manner.
Everyday is a valentine day if you want it to be. You make everyday seem like one for me . @anushkasharma A post shared by Virat Kohli (@virat.kohli) on Feb 14, 2017 at 11:33pm PST
We can't help but shed a tear or two of happiness. Say what, fans?
Strong winds and hail were the main culprits during Tuesday night's storms that moved quickly across the northwest Kansas landscape. Strong winds and hail were the main culprits during Tuesday night's storms that moved quickly across the northwest Kansas landscape.
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BERLIN (AP) — German Chancellor Angela Merkel is rejecting suggestions that an agreement to set up "transit centers" on the border with Austria, from which some asylum-seekers would be returned to other European countries, marks a turnaround in her migration policy.
The agreement among Merkel's conservative bloc hinges on other countries taking back migrants they've previously registered, as well on as the chancellor's center-left coalition partners. Merkel said people would be kept in the new centers for 48 hours at most.
Merkel refused to close Germany's borders as the migrant influx peaked in 2015 but has since significantly toughened her stance. She backed a wider but later-aborted proposal for border facilities over two years ago.
Asked by ARD television Wednesday whether she has now become a "sealing-off chancellor," Merkel replied: "No. A clear no."
WWE has announced a #1 contenders Fatal 4 Way with Alexa Bliss, Mickie James, Sasha Banks and Nia Jax for tonight's RAW from Columbus, OH.
The winner will go on to face RAW Women's Champion Bayley at the April 30th WWE Payback pay-per-view from San Jose, CA.
Below is the updated confirmed RAW line-up for tonight:
* Jax vs. Bliss vs. James vs. Banks
* Braun Strowman opens the show
* "Superstar Shakeup" fallout and more hype for Payback
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The South Dakota State men's basketball team is off to a 9-5 start to the 2017-18 season, and one of the reasons behind the Jackrabbits early season success is the play of first-year guard David Jenkins Jr., who is the team's second leading scorer, averaging 15 points a game.
Jenkins is coming off a week where he averaged 23 points a game, earning him National Freshman of the Week honors from both CBS Sports and the U.S. Basketball Writers Association.
His 31 points against Colorado broke SDSU's single-game scoring mark for a freshman. In that game, Jenkins hit on seven three-pointers.
The Tacoma, Washington native has made just two starts, but is already taking some of the scoring pressure off of forward Mike Daum, the pre-season Player of the Year in the Summit League.
It’s the season of Shakespeare next week as a super school production slides onto the Burnley Mechanics stage.
The Shakespeare Schools Festival is coming to town on Wednesday at 7pm for a spectacular night of theatre.
Book your tickets on 01282 664400.
U.S. Rep. Rod Blum, left, listens as orthopedic surgeon Dr. Benjamin Torrez, right, speaks during a round table discussion about changes in health care at Cedar Valley Medical Specialists offices Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2016, in Waterloo, Iowa.
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The world is changing at a rate that most of us cannot comprehend. It’s been called the Fourth Industrial Revolution and, like those that have gone before, it is ushering in new technologies, creating new forms of wealth and costing some people their jobs.
Klaus Schwab, founder and executive chairman of the World Economic Forum, described it in an article published last year as being “characterized by a fusion of technologies that is blurring the lines between the physical, digital, and biological spheres.”
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After taking the decision to close on Monday, a number of schools across Devon remain closed on Tuesday because of the dangers of ice and snow.
Schools across Devon have announced they will be closed or partially closed today.
There are currently no closures in Torbay or Plymouth.
This is the latest list from Devon...
And four other of the top stories on Alec Hogg's business news website, 14 February 2017
JOHANNESBURG – The five best read stories on Alec Hogg’s BizNews.com, Tuesday, 14 February 2017:
1. Does Pravin Gordhan have VAT alternative? Writing may (75%) be on Budget wall.
2. Easy Investing: Shares we picked for our baskets/bundle – Mark Ingham, Alec Hogg
3. SA bank carves out a niche market in the USA – try this at home?
4. Zuma doesn’t understand economy or white people: ‘truths’ about ‘monopoly capital’. Brilliant analysis!
5. Death knell for tax haven? Switzerland loses lustre, companies to head for departure lounge
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The New Orleans Pelicans have found a temporary solution at center by reportedly signing Emeka Okafor.
Per Yahoo Sports' Shams Charania, Okafor and the Pelicans are finalizing a 10-day contract.
Drafted No. 2 overall by the Charlotte Bobcats in 2004, Okafor was named Rookie of the Year after averaging 15.1 points, 10.9 rebounds and 1.7 blocks.
After playing 79 games for the Washington Wizards in 2012-13, injuries kept Okafor out of action. He was diagnosed with a herniated disc in his neck in September 2013 and wasn't medically cleared to play until last May.
Okafor, 35, will give the Pelicans frontcourt depth with DeMarcus Cousins out for the season with a ruptured Achilles tendon. He has averaged 12.3 points, 9.9 rebounds and 1.7 blocks in nine NBA seasons with three teams.
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* BMW Of North America LLC says in total, bmw group in the u.s. (BMW and MINI combined) reported MARCH sales of 36,002 vehicles, an increase of 3.5 percent
* BMW Of North America LLC - sales of BMW brand vehicles increased 3.3 percent in March for total of 31,015 compared to 30,033 vehicles sold in March, 2016 Source - (bit.ly/2nTmKVt) Further company coverage:
Malawi electoral body rules out constituency, ward demarcation exercise
But the director of elections in Malawi Congress Party (MCP) said the party is disappointed by the failure to demarcate some constituencies and wards.
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NEW DELHI: In a move which may have wider political ramifications, Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu called up Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday and discussed BJP's ties with its NDA allies, said Sena sources.While TDP is unhappy with the "raw deal" Andhra received in the Union Budget , Sena has been railing against BJP for quite some time now.Naidu told Thackeray that the mood in TDP was that it should sever ties with BJP and go alone in 2019, Sena sources claimed, adding that West Bengal CM Mamata Bannerjee was also in touch with Thackeray.
Scottsbluff City Manager Nathan Johnson says declining sales tax revenues continue to be an issue for the city.
Johnson told KNEB News the current budget reflects the anticipated downturn. Johnson says sales tax revenues are currently down $86,000 from last year, but that is not at the 4% negative pace established in the budget.
Johnson says the city will be trying to use L.B. 840 funds to help stimulate the local economy, noting he expects the council to consider use of the funds for several projects in the near future.
Johnson noted the city council recently committed up to one million dollars in L.B. 840 funds to be used as a match for state housing money available through legislation passed by the Unicameral.
St. Louis, MO. April 17 – Gas prices in St. Louis are dropping as they are rising all over the country.
The average price for one gallon of gas went down by eight cents in St. Louis, resultin in $2.24 per gallon compared to the national average which rose more than a cent.
This was the result of a GasBuddy’s daily survey made to about 1,000 gas stations in the area of St. Louis.
The survey additionally shows that 405 gas stations across the country are selling gasoline at $2 a gallon or less.
GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks fall, dollar pares losses after Fed decision
NEW YORK, June 14 U.S. stocks fell in volatile trading while the dollar pared losses on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve delivered a widely expected interest rate hike and announced it would begin cutting its huge holdings of bonds this year.
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BOULDER, Colo. -- A mother and her young child were reported missing late Tuesday night, the Boulder Police Department said.
Amy Mead, 25, and her daughter 1-year-old Winter Mead have not been seen since Sunday, but they weren't reported missing until Tuesday when Amy Mead did not show up for work.
The child might be with her father, 32-year-old Adam Densmore, police said.
It's believed he might be driving a 2001 white Volve V-40 station wagon with a Colorado license place KPQ-645.
Police did not say where in Boulder Mead and her daughter were last seen.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at 303-441-3333.
— SC Lottery Commission votes not to pay out $35 million to cover those who thought they won after Christmas Day glitch
— Chesterfield County authorities charge mother of 11-month-old girl who was found dead after kidnapping claim
— Gov. McMaster vows to fight Planned Parenthood
— Calhoun County officials close schools for the day after bomb threat
New Evacuations As California Fires Continue California fires are spreading to the coast, threatening the suburbs of Santa Barbara. We have the latest on the high-speed winds that are fanning the flames.
Whether you’re into snow sports or water sports, biking or hiking, or hunting or fishing, Chadd Cripe’s blog is your source for all things fun to do outdoors in the Treasure Valley and beyond.
Cardiff Devils are in pre-season training camp, preparing for the Elite League season and the Champions Hockey League.
BBC Sport Wales caught up with them to see who their new signings are and how they are fitting in.
The Elite League champions face HC Davos from Switzerland, Bili Tygri Liberec of the Czech Republic and Sweden's Vaxjo Lakers in Group E of the Champions League.
The opening games of the competition are scheduled to be played on Thursday, 24 August and the group stage finishes on Wednesday, 11 October.
Each team plays the others in their group home and away, with the top two teams progressing to the last 16.
Czech hockey legend Jaromír Jágr has trained for the first time with his new NHL team, the Calgary Flames, with whom he signed this week.
The 45-year-old player who picked up 46 points last season (16 goals, 30 assists) had warned beforehand that he hadn’t trained with a team in five months and joked after the practice that he was glad he had survived.
Calgary is Jágr’s ninth club – but first Canadian team – in 24 seasons in the NHL.
Chris Froome (Team Sky) sealed his third Critérium du Dauphiné title in four years by finishing safely in the group of general classification favourites on stage seven.
But the day arguably belonged to Steve Cummings (Dimension Data), who attacked on his own from the breakaway with over 40km to go to the finish in Superdévoluy and stayed away to the finish.
It was Cummings’s third WorldTour stage win of the season, all of which have come in quite sensational fashion. The Wirral rider crossed the line four minutes ahead of Romain Bardet (Ag2r La Mondiale) who moved up onto the podium, as did third place Dan Martin (Etixx-Quick Step).
For Froome, the win will give him confidence to defend his Tour de France title in July, with many of his main rivals also racing the Dauphiné. While none of the GC riders were at peak fitness, the ease with which Froome neutralised attacks from the likes of Alberto Contador (Tinkoff) is a good omen.
The Tour begins in Mont-Saint-Michel on July 2.
WASHINGTON – The Pentagon official tells The Associated Press that transgender people can enlist in the military beginning Jan. 1, despite President Donald Trump‘s opposition.
The new policy reflects growing legal pressure on the issue and the difficult hurdles the federal government would have to cross to enforce Trump’s demand to ban transgender individuals from the military. Two federal courts already have ruled against the ban.
READ MORE: Federal court blocks Donald Trump’s ban on transgender military members
Potential transgender recruits will have to overcome a lengthy and strict set of physical, medical and mental conditions that make it possible, though difficult, for them to join the armed services.
Maj. David Eastburn says the enlistment of transgender recruits will start Jan. 1 and go on amid the legal battles. The Department of Defence also is studying the issue.
April 13 Volkswagen
* Says group deliveries up 2.5 percent in march at 990,900 vehicles
* Says march group deliveries up 6 percent in europe, down 1.1 percent in china, up 2.7 percent in U.S. Further company coverage: (Frankfurt newsroom)
LOS ANGELES (AP)  Court documents say a 10-year-old Southern California boy was tortured for days, starved, beaten, dropped on his head and slammed into furniture before he died last month.
KNBC-TV reports Tuesday that court documents allege a pattern of brutality that ended with Anthony Avalos dying on June 21. His mother and her boyfriend are charged with his torture and murder.
Documents filed by a Los Angeles County prosecutor say that for five or six days before his death, the Lancaster boy was tortured and his eight younger siblings were sometimes forced to watch or take part.
One court document says at times, Anthony couldn't walk or eat on his own.
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Medical authorities found cuts, scrapes and bruises all over his body.
Authorities were called to his home the day before he died at the hospital.
‘First Reformed’ director Paul Schrader on making movies for modern audiences and not making money back for investors
Carolyn Dow, 56, Sandra Harrison, 59, Karen Crosby, 58, Atty. Sandra Thompson, 50, and Myneca Ojo, 56 known as the Sisters in the Fairway were told to leave the golf course on Saturday. When they did not, the police were called by the owner of the golf club, Jordan Chronister, shown with his father, a former…
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Oroville Dam Evacuees Wary of Returning to Their Homes
Californians ordered to leave their homes share mixed feelings as they prepared to return to their communities.
GOLDSBORO, N.C. (WNCN) — A homeless Wayne County man broke into a home and stole firearms, deputies said Monday.
Three stolen firearms and a breaking and entering case were reported on Thursday, according to a news release from the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office.
“A search of the suspect’s bag revealed three pawn tickets for the three firearms,” deputies said.
Joshua Tyler Morgan, 28, of Wayne County was arrested and charged on Friday, deputies said.
Morgan is charged with three counts of felony breaking and/or entering, felony larceny of firearm and obtaining property by false pretense.
Morgan is being held in the Wayne County Detention Center under a $32,000 bond
CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio — A wild turkey that’s become semi-famous for chasing pedestrians and bicyclists in Ohio has been struck by a car and injured.
Cleveland.com reports the turkey was struck Thursday in the Akron suburb of Cuyahoga (ky-uh-HOH’-guh) Falls and was taken by a wildlife team to an exotic-animal veterinarian for treatment of a broken leg.
The male turkey is named Frank and became aggressive toward people after a female turkey with which he was often seen was struck and killed about a year ago.
A worker at a business in the area where Frank chased people and even vehicles says he might have been separated from a local flock.
The wildlife team hopes to release Frank into an area with a wild turkey flock after his recovery.
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BASEBALL'S TOP TEN By The Associated Press AMERICAN LEAGUE G AB R H Pct. Betts Bos 19 71 23 26 .366 MMachado Bal 23 89 13 32 .360 Lowrie Oak 23 98 13 35 .357 Altuve Hou 24 94 13 33 .351 Gregorius NYY 22 75 19 26 .347 Correa Hou 23 81 17 28 .346 MSmith TB 19 61 9 21 .344 Judge NYY 22 82 22 28 .341 Cano Sea 22 78 16 25 .321 Haniger Sea 22 78 12 25 .321 Home Runs
Trout, Los Angeles, 9; Haniger, Seattle, 8; Gregorius, New York, 8; MMachado, Baltimore, 8; Gallo, Texas, 7; JoRamirez, Cleveland, 7; Judge, New York, 7; 6 tied at 6.
Runs Batted In
Gregorius, New York, 27; Haniger, Seattle, 24; Lowrie, Oakland, 23; KDavis, Oakland, 21; Correa, Houston, 19; GSanchez, New York, 18; 6 tied at 17.
Pitching
Porcello, Boston, 4-0; Carrasco, Cleveland, 4-0; Severino, New York, 4-1; Velazquez, Boston, 3-0; Richards, Los Angeles, 3-0; Morton, Houston, 3-0; Verlander, Houston, 3-0; 6 tied at 3-1.
Aug 15 (Reuters) - NanJi E-Commerce Co Ltd :
* Says it adopted new accounting policy regarding subsidy, effective since June 12
* Says it adopted new accounting policy regarding disposition and termination of operation of non-current assets for sale, effective since May 28
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RPT-COLUMN-OPEC and U.S. shale drillers are on collision course: Kemp
LONDON, June 14 The oil market is on an unsustainable course with output from U.S. shale and other non-OPEC sources 010increasing rapidly, while OPEC and its allies trim production to reduce inventories and prop up prices.
Ford India today posted over two-fold increase in total sales at 23,470 units in December 2016, driven by overseas shipments.
The company had sold 10,865 units in the same month of 2015, Ford India said in a statement.
Domestic sales, however, declined by 6.04 percent to 5,566 units last month as against 5,924 units in the same period a year ago, it said.
Exports during the month surged over three-fold to 17,904 units as compared to 4,941 units in December 2015, it added.
Combined domestic wholesales and exports in 2016 stood at 2,38,098 vehicles compared to 1,76,858 units in 2015.
"As we move in 2017, the industry does face some short-term headwinds given the uncertainty regarding the impact of demonetisation and GST, while the medium to long term outlook continues to be positive," said Anurag Mehrotra, executive director, Marketing, Sales & Service, Ford India.
Betances worked around a hit with one strikeout in a scoreless inning to earn his 16th save of the season Monday against the Mets.
Aroldis Chapman threw 26 pitches in a blown save Sunday, so Betances was called upon to give him a breather in the two-run victory. The former should be back in the saddle sooner rather than later, relegating Betances back to his setup duties in a deep New York bullpen.
CHARLOTTE - Injuries and poor execution in the red zone helped end the Minnesota Viking's eight game winning streak.
Vikings quarterback Case Keenum threw for 280 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions. The second interception came late in the game when Stefon Diggs popped a pass in the air and the Panthers intercepted it.
Minnesota's defense also struggled. They gave up over 200 yards on the ground, including three rushing touchdowns from Jonathan Stewart.
Late in the game, with Minnesota down 21-24 Panther QB Cam Newton threw an interception to the Vikings. Andrew Sendejo picked off the pass and ran it all the way back to the Carolina 7 yard line. Minnesota failed to find the end zone and settled for a field goal tying the game at 24-24.
The next drive ,Minnesota's defense gave up a massive run to Cam Newton which set up the game-winning touchdown for Carolina.
Adam Thielen led Minnesota in receptions and yards with 6-105 and a touchdown.
Chelan PUD says they continue to find unauthorized cryptocurrency mining operations at the rate of about two or three per day. Last week, the PUD’s Board agreed to implement a new fine structure for unauthorized operations of up to more than $61-hundred for in-home operations and $11,400 for a commercial building. Over the past week the PUD shut down three operations including one that had several extension cords running to an outbuilding which they deemed a fire hazard. Operators do have amnesty from the fines if they self-report by May 14th.
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The New York Police Department says it is responding to a report of an explosion near Times Square. The response is centered in the area of the Port Authority bus terminal. It’s led to delays along some of the subway lines that pass beneath the bus terminal. Some passengers have been evacuated as a precaution. There were no immediate reports of injuries.
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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. — There were no reported injuries after a Chesterfield County School bus was rear-ended near Midlothian Turnpike Monday afternoon.
The crash happened around 4:13 p.m. at the intersection of N. Arch Road and N. Arch Village Court.
The school bus was rear-ended by an SUV while unloading students, according to Chesterfield Fire and EMS Lt. Jason Elmore.
Fire crews responded to the scene because of leaking fluids from both vehicles. Investigators determined the leaking fluids were safe and presented no harm to the environment or other vehicles.
There were no injuries to students aboard the bus, the bus driver, or the SUV driver.
Get a first look at The Old Globe's "Hamlet," the first time the iconic play has been staged in San Diego for years. The Shakespeare play is directed by Barry Edelstein. Even if you have not read "Hamlet", you'll still recognize the famous lines, including: "To be or not to be, that is the question." The riveting drama is performed on the Globe's outdoor stage.
The "NFL Fantasy Live" crew breaks down some in game matchups and which players are primed to be high scorers.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said the flood situation in Bihar is being monitored closely. Photo: PTI
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday spoke to Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar over the flood situation in the state and assured him of all support from the Centre to mitigate the situation.
The situation is being monitored closely, the prime minister said. “My thoughts are with all those affected by floods in parts of Bihar,” Modi said.
“Centre assures all support to Bihar government to mitigate the flood situation. Teams of @NDRFHQ are in Bihar for rescue and relief work,” the PMO tweeted.
Due to rains in the catchment areas of Nepal and Seemanchal district, rivers like Mahananda and Kankai in Bihar have swelled leading to floods in four districts.
The chief minister had demanded an additional deployment of 10 companies of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) in the state, besides deployment of the Indian Air Force’s helicopters to carry out relief-and-rescue operations.
BOSTON (AP) — Harvard University is teaming up with Google to reduce the use of harmful chemicals in building products and materials.
Organizers say the initiative announced Wednesday targets chemicals used in consumer products like furniture and carpets that science has shown have potential negative health effects.
The goal is to create a set of tools using the latest research to inform decisions by large institutions, purchasers and manufacturers with the hope of increasing demand for healthier alternatives. Organizers said there are more than 80,000 chemicals in use, some associated with long-term health and environmental problems.
The collaboration is an initiative of the Center for Climate, Health, and the Global Environment launched Wednesday at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
The center is led by former Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Gina McCarthy.
REUTERS: Britain's Indivior has been subpoenaed by the California Department of Insurance over its blockbuster opioid addiction treatment, Suboxone Film, which is rapidly losing market share due to stiff competition from generic versions.
Indivior said on Thursday the agency, which is charged with oversseing insurance regulations, requested documents from its U.S. unit relating to the preparation of the drug, manufacturing records, and the potential to develop dependency on the treatment.
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"Indivior intends to comply with the CDI's subpoena and will cooperate in any related government inquiry," said Indivior, which was spun out from Reckitt Benckiser in 2014.
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The Los Angeles Rams are trying to follow up last week’s impressive win over the Indianapolis Colts when they host Washington today.
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WDRB's Eric Crawford takes a look at some of the elements that went into Louisville's late-season football collapse after LSU's 29-9 Citrus Bowl victory over the Cardinals. WDRB's Eric Crawford takes a look at some of the elements that went into Louisville's late-season football collapse after LSU's 29-9 Citrus Bowl victory over the Cardinals.
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - A Springfield police officer was injured when he was hit by a vehicle Monday.
Two officers and a recruit had finished responding to a call in the area of the 2300 block of East Pine Street around 1 a.m. when a vehicle heading east on Pine accelerated and veered towards an officer.
The officer's leg was broken.
Even with the broken leg, he jumped into his squad and chased the vehicle.
The officer was treated at a Springfield hospital and has been released.
Police saw the vehicle suspected of hitting the officer around 7:30 a.m. and made a traffic stop near Laurel St. and Taylor Ave.
56-year-old Richard Wanless was arrested.
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WASHINGTON, March 18 (Reuters) - Republican U.S. Senator Bob Corker, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, said on Sunday he expected President Donald Trump to pull out of the Iran nuclear agreement in May.
“The Iran deal will be another issue that’s coming up in May, and right now it doesn’t feel like it’s gonna be extended,” Corker said on the CBS “Face the Nation” program.
Asked if he believed Trump would pull out on May 12, the deadline for the president to issue a new waiver to suspend Iran sanctions as part of the deal, Corker responded, “I do. I do.” (Reporting by Doina Chiacu and Jonathan Landay; Editing by Jeffrey Benkoe)
This month, students from the Texas City High School speech and debate team boasted some wins, including second
place in Lincoln Douglas debate, second and third place in policy and fourth place in current events, at a recent
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There was one thing the richest family in the world wouldn't pay for. Trust, FX's new series starring Donald Sutherland, Hilary Swank, Harris Dickinson and Brendan Fraser, premieres March 25.
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The Shelby Oaks Men’s Golf League met Monday for a round of “best poker hand,” and there were 69 golfers taking part.
The results were as follows:
South course — Jerry Schmiesing four 5s, Denny Boerger full house, Joe Miller and Terry Knasel three 7s.
North course — Jeff Schulze full house, Phil Jones four 4s, Dave Schemmel four 5s, Darrell Spangler and Craig Steenrod, 7-high straights.
West course — Bob Scheer three 4s, Tom Dunnavant, Norm Berning and Boone Wiford two pair.
As promised, Tory Lanez kicks off the new year with his new mixtapes ‘The New Toronto 2‘ and ‘Chixtape 4‘. Featuring guest appearances by Rick Ross, ASAP Ferg, Jacquees, and more. Listen and download both mixtape below.
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"A former director of Venezuela’s Office of Identification, Migration and Foreigners said that during his 17 months in the post, the socialist government gave at least 10,000 Venezuelan passports and other documents to citizens of Syria, Iran and other Middle Eastern countries. In an interview with El Nuevo Herald, Colonel Vladimir Medrano Rengifo said the operation was headed by current Vice President Tareck El Aissami. He said most passports and visas were granted in the Venezuelan Consulate in Damascus, Syria’s capital. 'Today we don’t know where these people are, nor what they are doing,' said Medrano, who currently resides in the United States." (04/17/217)
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Achievement School District has a new leader and it’s a name Memphians will recognize.
Dr. Sharon Griffin was officially introduced as the new Assistant Commission of School Turnaround and Chief of the Achievement School District on Tuesday.
A Memphis native, Dr. Griffin graduated from Hamilton High School and even attended the University of Memphis and Le Moyne-Owen College.
She’s dedicated more than 25 years to providing educational opportunities to Mid-South students.
Thrilled to share that Dr. Sharon Griffin is our new Asst. Commissioner of School Turnaround & Chief of the Achievement School District! Dr. Griffin has been a teacher and leader in Memphis education for more than 25 years and we're excited to have her on our team #TNSucceeds pic.twitter.com/YCWOYpjNR2 — TN Dept of Education (@TNedu) April 24, 2018
2018 SEA top students
There were happy tears at Ghandi Memorial Vedic School in Aranguez, as the top scoring students walked up to the podium to receive their certificates this morning. Saiesh Rampersad who was the top scoring student with 100% marks, and second place scores held by Jada Ramnath.
Saiesh heads off to Presentation College in Chaguanas, while Jada will be attending St Augustine Girls High School.
Most of the students at Ghandi Memorial passed for schools, which include Hillview College, St Augustine Girls' High School, Lakshmi Girls' Hindu College, St Mary's College and St George's College.
Saiesh said he wants to be a doctor, while Jada said she has not decided, but will figure it out when she gets to high school.
Every year, halfway through February, happy couples everywhere enjoy each other’s company, celebrating love and consumerism on Valentine’s Day.
Simultaniously, the rest of the world scoffs, cries and memes our way through the heart-filled hell that is Single’s Awareness Day.
To help you muddle your way through until tomorrow’s discount candy, check out our playlist of the 14 best lonely jams.
Whether you need to cry about a break-up or listen to an empowering song for the solo, check out our Spotify playlist while you look down on all of your Facebook friends’ cheesy posts.
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Francis spoke during a four-hour long listening session with 300 young people invited by the Vatican to brief church leaders about what kids these days think about the Catholic Church.
Men who frequent prostitutes are criminals – Pope
Pope Francis says men who frequent prostitutes are criminals with a “sick mentality” who think that women exist to be exploited.
He insisted Monday: “This isn’t making love. This is torturing a woman. Let’s not confuse the terms.”
The Pope further asked forgiveness for all Christians who buy sex from women.
Francis spoke during a four-hour long listening session with 300 young people invited by the Vatican to brief church leaders about what kids these days think about the Catholic Church.
It’s a preparatory meeting for a big synod of bishops on the fall on young people.
Francis had urged the delegates to speak with courage.
He insisted: “Young people must be taken seriously.”
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With ’90s nostalgia in full bloom, it’s no surprise that Life of Agony has released its first album in a dozen years. This intense Brooklyn band helped define alternative metal with albums like the 1993 debut River Runs Red and 1997’s Soul Searching Sun by walking the fine line between melodic hardcore, grunge, rock and metal. No wonder the aptly named Life of Agony—whose songs often focused on band members’ own struggles with addiction, abuse and grief—shared stages with Foo Fighters, Black Sabbath and Metallica. For A Place Where There’s No More Pain , all four original members reunited, and while the sound is a slight update on what worked well in the past, the biggest change involves vocalist Mina Caputo. Formerly known as Keith Caputo, she came out as transgender in 2011 but still sounds like a male when singing. Her haunting journey is recounted in the piano ballad “Little Spots of You,” which eerily recalls Kurt Cobain at his most vulnerable.
In this April 29, 2017 file photo, an Iraqi Federal Policeman runs away after he fired shots at an Islamic State group position on the western side of Mosul, Iraq. Iraqi security officials said Wednesday, June 14, 2017 that more than 100 Islamic State militants launched a counterattack in Mosul, killing several Federal Police and civilians in clashes that were still underway.
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Muscat: On Friday, Red Bull Titan of the Hill made its event debut in Oman's Wakan Village in Wilayt Nakhal, located in Al Batinah South Governorate. The new competitive platform for bikers was a first-time event and a local Oman initiative.
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Locals in Khan Shaykhun gathered on July 12 to mark 100 days since a deadly chemical attack on the town.
The OPCW confirmed on June 30 the use of chemical weapons in Khan Shaykhun on April 4. Credit: YouTube/Thiqa Agency via Storyful
"There's a lot of places you could go. For me to be here with an organization that's knocking on the door of some really, really great things," he said, "I think there's a lot of people who would kill to be in this situation."
Release from Dominion: Richmond, Va. -- Dominion is investing more than $800 million in solar power in Virginia, with much of it being built at little or no cost to most customers.
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New apartments and more are coming to Columbia SC’s Devine Street A new complex of luxury apartments, restaurants and shops is planned along Columbia SC’s Devine Street, near the Shandon and Old Shandon neighborhoods and not far from Five Points. It will be called Devine Station. Sarah Ellis and Jeff Wilkinson ×
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A group of travellers who have set up in Fulbourn are thought to be the same group who left Stapleford on Sunday (August 13).
On Friday, around 30 motor-homes and caravans arrived in Stapleford and parked up on the recreation ground. An eviction notice was served, giving them until 5pm on Saturday (August 12) to move on.
Cllr Peter Topping, leader of South Cambridgeshire District Council, said the South Cambs Planning Enforcement team had attended the recreation ground and said he was confident the actions being taken by the parish council were the correct ones.
Now, what is thought to be the same group of travellers has set up on the Ida Darwin site in Fulbourn.
We'll be keeping you up to date with the latest developments on this story as they happen. See below for all the latest.
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DETROIT - Detroit police are investigating after a pregnant woman allegedly stabbed her mother-in-law to death late Sunday night on the city's west side.
Police were called on Sunday night around 11:30.
The victim is a 56-year-old woman. She was taken to the hospital but actually died from a heart attack while medics worked on her.
The suspect is her pregnant daughter-in-law who police say is Bipolar. She was also taken to the hospital for a psych evaluation.
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Not much change in the short-term forecast today as the warm temperatures and breezy conditions will continue.
According to the National Weather Service, it will be partly sunny on Tuesday with a high near 80. There is only a slight chance of showers. Winds will be from the east at 10 to 17 mph - with gusts up to 22 mph.
Because of the brisk breeze there is a high risk of rip currents at all area beaches through Wednesday evening.
An increased chance of showers hits the forecast on Wednesday and isolated showers can pop up on the breeze at almost any time. No washouts are predicted, however, for any day this week.
Today’s UFC Fight Night 125 event takes place at Mangueirinho Gymnasium in Belem, Para, Brazil. It kicks off at 7 p.m. ET (4 p.m. PT). You can discuss the event here.
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Round-by-round updates and official results begin at approximately 7 p.m. ET for the preliminary card and 10 p.m. ET for the main card.
Saturday, Albany's Downtown Development Authority announced the third of three new businesses that will open in downtown: Renaissance Art Cafe.
Visual and graphic artist Femi Nilaja Anderson opened Renaissance Art Cafe in 2007.
READ MORE: Environmental group will have downtown office
The business is a full-service art, graphics and consultation company that also features a paint and sip service known as the “Let’s Paint & Party Art Experience.”
Renaissance Art Cafe will be located at 123 N. Front Street. Downtown authorities said they believe it will be an art and entertainment hotspot for locals and tourists alike.
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Officials announced two other businesses coming to downtown earlier this week: the Flint Riverkeeper and Kayak Attack Adventures.
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FISHERS, Ind. – Authorities are searching for the driver of a van that crashed into a home in Fishers Monday night.
Police say it happened shortly before 7 p.m. on Harvest Glen Blvd. in the Thorpe Creek neighborhood.
The police department says no one was inside the home at the time of the crash.
The driver reportedly fled the scene. Now, officers are searching the area.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Hamilton County Dispatch Center at 317-773-1282.
THE Wargrave Heritage Trust has offered to pay for a new clock at Woodclyffe Hall in the village.
The parish council, which recently renovated the building in High Street, is considering replacing the clock, which dates from 1970.
LEONARDTOWN, Md. (AP)  U.S. Army: Helicopter crash during training flight leaves 1 crew member dead, 2 injured in Maryland.
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Thirty-three-year-old Rockcliffe Rodrigues is one of five Region Nine (Upper Takutu/Upper Essequibo) persons who have been recognised for their diligent work.
Rodrigues is involved in livestock rearing despite living with a disability. According to the Department of Public Information (DPI), he resides in Aranaputa Valley and plans to establish a butchery and provide beef, pork and mutton to hot meal kitchens, restaurants and residents in the North Rupununi.
DPI said that using the skills acquired and $120,000 through the Hinterland Employment and Youth Service (HEYS) programme, along with an additional $50,000 grant, Rodrigues bought 41 head of sheep, four cows and 12 horses…..
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Theresa May has reaffirmed her stance that Russia is responsible for the spy poisoning in Salisbury. The Prime Minister repeated claims she made in the House of Commons last week that Russia were responsible for poisoning Sergei Skripal.
Malabu scandal: Reps to decide on Jonathan’s invitation
The House of Representatives ad hoc committee investigating the award of OPL 245, will reportedly meet today, Wednesday, to discuss the modalities for inviting former President Goodluck Jonathan. Jonathan has been indicted in his role in the Malabu scandal, according to the report of the committee. A member of the committee, headed by Hon. Rasak […]
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360Hawt: Moelogo Ft. Adekunle Gold – Happy
Veteran singers Moelogo and Adekunle Gold teams up on this new song titled “Happy”. This jam was produced by Pheelz.
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HAMPTON ROADS, VA - More people this year will have shopped at thrift stores than outlet malls. To get into the resale spirit, we decided to create our own Thrift Store Challenge.
April and Cheryl have put their look for the day in the hands of another, armed with just $25 and a challenge to go to local thrift stores and come back with a complete outfit ready to wear on the show. That means everything our hosts wear (except shoes) has to come in under $25 combined.
Rachael and Ailya, our "thrift store stylists" have returned. Now we see who's fashion trust paid off more and what they learned about shopping for resale bargains.
And just so you know, all shopping was done without any feedback from April and Cheryl:
Hellebuyck will command the crease at home against the Avalanche on Saturday, Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Sun reports.
The first-time NHL All-Star should be anxious to get another crack at the Avalanche after they got the best of him in overtime during Hellebuyck's first start of 2018. One more victory and the Michigan native will establish a new career high (27), though it's worth noting that this tender is only in his third year.
(JTA) – New York City has named a street after Nobel Peace Prize laureate Elie Wiesel.
The southwest corner of 84th Street and Central Park West on the Upper West Side of Manhattan was renamed Elie Wiesel Way during a ceremony Tuesday.
Wiesel was “perhaps the most eloquent voice for peace in our world,” New York Mayor Bill DeBlasio said in remarks delivered at the ceremony by Deputy Mayor Richard Buery. “New York City is proud to honour his memory.”
Wiesel, a Holocaust survivor and author, died at his home in Manhattan last summer at 87.
Lindsey Vonn, of the United States, smiles at the finish area during an alpine ski, women's world Cup downhill training, in Garmisch Partenkirchen, Germany, Saturday Feb. 3, 2018. Marco Tacca AP Photo
Australian batsman Chris Lynn is licking his lips at the thought of New Zealand's short boundaries in the T20 tri-series with New Zealand and England, as his side prepare to come across the ditch following last night's opening win in Sydney.
Lynn, 27, top scored for Australia with 44 from 33 balls in the hosts' seven-wicket win, and is widely regarded as one of the biggest hitters in world cricket, picking up $2 million for his services in the recent Indian Premier League player auction.
With his success on Australia's bigger grounds, the thought of playing in New Zealand is a tantalising proposition for Lynn, and a surely terrifying thought for the Kiwi bowlers.
"I always love a short boundary," Lynn said after the match.
"I've never been to New Zealand, so I'm going in with an open mind."
"Where are we playing? Eden Park? There's some short boundaries on and off, but let me get off the mark first and then we'll see where we go."
MUMBAI: KSHMR who the main stage at the Sunburn Festival’s 10th edition on 31 December 2016 in Pune, was seen with legendary Bollywood singer Sonu Nigam lately.
Earlier, the American DJ, record producer KSHMR has told that he is interested in Bollywood music and finds Priyanka Chopra's voice quite amazing.
Seriously interested in Bollywood music: DJ KSHMR
Sonu, who has been one of the highest paid Indian singers, is all set to be at Indian Idol S9 along with fellow judges Farah Khan and Anu Malik.
In addition, KSHMR who played an ideal closing set for an ideal ‘New Year Eve’ including tracks like ‘Jammu’, ‘Wild Card’, ‘Secrets’, ‘Invincible Children’, ‘Dhoom’, ‘Bazzar’, and ‘Mandala’ mended the perfect ending of India’s largest dance music festival Sunburn 10.
Also, KSHMR produced the theme song of Sunburn 10 ‘Mandala’ in collaboration with Marnik
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WASHINGTON — Incoming White House press secretary Sean Spicer is defending cryptic comments by President-elect Donald Trump that he knows "things that other people don't know" when it comes to allegations of Russian hacking.
Spicer tells Fox News Channel's "Fox & Friends" that Trump is getting national security briefings "on a daily basis" and "there doesn't seem to be conclusive evidence" Russians were behind the hacking of Democratic emails during the election.
Spicer also dismissed on Monday a report released by the FBI and Homeland Security Department supporting the accusations against Russia, calling it a "how-to" manual on basic cybersecurity for Democrats.
WATERFORD, Vt. (AP) — Vermont officials say a hand grenade found on the shoreline at Moore Reservoir in Waterford has been destroyed by a “controlled detonation.”
Investigators tell WPTZ-TV the grenade was found at the boat launch picnic area after the reservoir water levels were lowered.
The Vermont Bomb Squad and Vermont Air National Guard personnel determined Monday evening that the grenade was “in a deteriorated condition.” The ordnance was left overnight until investigators returned Tuesday morning and made the decision to detonate it.
Police have not said how old the grenade was or how long it might have been in the water. The picnic area was reopened after the blast.
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Information from: WPTZ-TV, http://www.thechamplainchannel.com
March 29 Corporacion Financiera Alba SA :
* Said on Tuesday that through Deya Capital SCR SA it had sold its entire 19.75 percent stake in Flex Equipos de Descanso SA (Flex) for 59.2 million euros ($64.0 million), with capital gains of 40.7 million euros
* It has sold 6.7 percent stake in Flex to the company itself, which acquired it as treasury stock for subsequent amortization, for 20.0 million euros
* It has sold the remaining 13.1 percent stake to a financial investor for 39.2 million euros
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Alexander Palmer to appear in court over death of Peter Wrighton, 83, who was repeatedly stabbed in the head and neck
A 23-year-old man has been charged with the murder of a man who was stabbed to death as he walked his dogs in west Norfolk.
Peter Wrighton, from Banham, was repeatedly stabbed in the neck and head. His body was found on 5 August near the village of East Harling, in a woodland area that was used by hikers and cyclists and close to a holiday caravan park.
Alexander Palmer, of Bawdeswell, was charged in the early hours of Monday, police said. He has been remanded in custody and will appear before magistrates in Norwich later.
Wrighton, 83, who was was married and had two children, had worked for BT for 35 years.
NEW YORK — Former New York Knicks star Charles Oakley has officially been cleared of misdemeanour assault charges stemming from a scuffle with Madison Square Garden security guards last year.
The New York Post reports that a Manhattan judge dismissed the charges Friday. Oakley and prosecutors had agreed to a deal last August that the charges would be erased if Oakley stayed out of trouble for six months.
Oakley’s lawyer, Alex Spiro, says Oakley has been “completely vindicated.”
Oakley played for the Knicks from 1988 to 1998. But he’s had a rocky relationship with the team in recent years.
The onetime star was accused of striking a security guard during a game on Feb. 8, 2017.
Oakley has filed a lawsuit against Knicks owner James Dolan alleging that he was the one assaulted.
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CASWELL BEACH, N.C. — A North Carolina man has drowned during a family trip to a beach.
Caswell Beach police Captain Sam Massey tells local media that 39-year-old Telley Knight of Clayton went missing for about 15 minutes Saturday afternoon at a public beach. He was eventually pulled out of the water by some swimmers a few yards down from where his family last saw him.
Massey says that several first responders and CPR-trained bystanders tried to resuscitate Knight until paramedics took him to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Massey says that a state chief medical examiner ruled the death an accidental drowning.
TOYOTA, Japan — Yuya Osako and Shu Kurata scored second-half goals Friday as Japan beat New Zealand 2-1 in a friendly.
With three minutes left, Kurata scored with a header off a pass from Hiroki Sakai.
New Zealand managed to keep Japan off the scoreboard in the first half, but the hosts scored in the 50th minute. Hotaru Yamaguchi earned a spot kick with a shot from outside the box that went off the right arm of Andrew Durante. Osako calmly converted for his seventh international goal.
Chris Wood equalized for New Zealand nine minutes later.
"We may have won but it was not easy at all," Japan coach Vahid Halilhodzic said. "New Zealand defended very well."
I've never seen a person so lacking to be President as Trump. He will NEVER be my President, he will not be called President, he will always be the liar, racist, bigot, hate filled ass that he's always been.
I've never seen the American people so blinded by lies giving you hope, lies that show what a President he is not, lies that he's your man, lies that he can fix this by himself.
I am mortified in the face of the world, they're laughing at you folks who got him in there, and now we all get to pay for your mistake.
For those of you who wanted this change, you better go ahead and bend over, because he's going to stick to you too. If you think for one second that he cares about you and your life, you are sadly mistaken. Just remember that what affects the Dems, will also affect the Reps, so get ready to lose a lot when the ass hat starts ending your benefits.
Watch the first lady nudge President Trump for national anthem
Barron Trump, First Lady Melania Trump and President Donald Trump listen to the U.S. national anthem during the Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House April 17, 2017 in Washington, D.C. (Photo: Brendan Smialowski, AFP/Getty Images)
O say, can you see?
As the strains of "The Star-Spangled Banner" began at the White House Easter egg roll on Monday, Melania and Barron Trump dutifully put their right hands over their hearts, as tradition calls for them to do.
A second later, when President Trump hasn't immediately done the same, the first lady nudges him with her left arm. He then follows their lead.
Watch the moment here:
The subtle nudge from Melania reminding Trump to put his hand over his heart for the National Anthem pic.twitter.com/iswL9YMVWv — Lis Power (@LisPower1) April 17, 2017
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Show-Stopping Thanksgiving Side DishesTurkey may be the main attraction this holiday season, however, you won't be able to contain your excitement as you feast your eyes on these six easy show-stopping side dishes. Fresh ingredients and bold flavors make these simple ingredients stand out in the crowd as they're accompanied by crispy bacon, melted cheese, and a pinch of spice.
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A 20-year-old man has died following a single-vehicle crash in Cape Breton.
Cape Breton Regional Police say a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado left Highway 327 in Big Ridge and struck a telephone pole on Friday.
The driver, a young man from New Victoria, was pronounced dead at the scene.
His 20-year-old passenger from New Waterford was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
Nova Scotia Power shut down power in the area to help with safety measures in retrieving the vehicle.
Police say the vehicle will undergo a mechanical inspection to determine factors leading up to the crash. Officers from the traffic safety and forensic identification units are investigation.
No charges are expected to be laid.
London: Anti-terror police have joined the investigation of the mystery poisoning of two people in an English town not far from where ex-spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter were exposed to Novichok nerve agent earlier this year.
The British man and woman in their mid-40s, both locals, were found unconscious in their home in Amesbury, Wiltshire, on Saturday.
It was initially thought to be a case of drug overdose from heroin or crack cocaine, but the UK government's chemical weapons laboratory is now testing an "unknown substance" that police believe the pair may have been exposed to.
A witness told Sky News that one of the victims had appeared to be foaming at the mouth, "sweating loads, dribbling and... making funny noises".
"He was in another world - he was hallucinating."
BALTIMORE _ The winning numbers in Wednesday afternoon’s drawing of the Maryland Lottery’s “Pick 4 Midday” game were:
3-6-9-9
(three, six, nine, nine)
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BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Romania's top court has told the president to fire the country's chief anti-corruption prosecutor, widely praised for her efforts to root out high-level graft, but a thorn in the side of some politicians.
The constitutional court ruled Wednesday in a 6-3 vote that there had been an institutional conflict after President Klaus Iohannis disagreed with the justice minister's assessment that National Anti-Corruption Directorate Chief Prosecutor Laura Codruta Kovesi should be dismissed on grounds of failing to do her job properly.
Kovesi's departure would be a blow to the agency, respected by ordinary Romanians, the EU and the U.S. The court will explain its ruling later.
Justice Minister Tudorel Toader praised the ruling saying Iohannis did not have "the legal ability to evaluate the professional and management competences of high-ranking prosecutors."
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Apac Resources Ltd:
* UNIT TO BUY SALE SHARES, 38.09 % OFTOTAL ISSUED SHARE CAPITAL​OF TANAMI GOLD NL, FOR A$20.1 MILLION Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (bangalore.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com)
Two small grass fires on Monday caused minor damage to the exterior of a commercial building near Bemidji’s railroad corridor.
According to the Bemidji Fire Departments Facebook page, since Saturday the fire Department has been busy fighting wildfires throughout the Bemidji area.
On Saturday alone, the fire department battled three wildfires prompting a fire watch to be issued for Sunday placing a ban on open burns for that day.
With the fire danger for the Bemidji area considered high. Permitted open burning is allowed again on Monday but high winds and low humidity can create dangerous conditions for wildfires.
The Bemidji Fire Department says to anticipate High fire danger on Tuesday with a potential for
Critical Fire Weather conditions on Wednesday.
Cosmetic changes as we age, while normal, can be frustrating. Love the Look is providing our community with some answers!
Eye brows can thin over time and applying make-up daily can be cumbersome and expensive. Susan Hardesty, RN and certified permanent cosmetic professional, has been providing restorative tattooing and other permanent services to the mid-state.
She’s hosting an educational seminar on Thursdsay, October 26 from 6-8pm at her location at 37 Brookwood Avenue, Carlisle, PA.
Learn what permanent make-up can do for you!
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LARKANA: Unknown armed men opened fire on Saturday, killing a man in the premises of Shaikh Zaid Women Hospital while he was visiting a patient, police said.
The deceased Wazir Shahani was visiting a female patient at the hospital, who was also his relative.
When he was within the hospital’s premises, two armed men entered the area and opened fire. The unknown armed men ran away from the spot after firing.
Police said that the armed assailants ran from the spot after the firing. Police followed one attacker and arrested him, while the other remains on the run.
Police further said that the case seems to be of personal enmity.
South Carolina man found dead, home burglarized
WAGENER, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina man has been found dead under a tarp in his yard and officials say it appears his home had been burglarized.
The Aiken County sheriff's office and coroner's offices are investigating the death of 76-year-old Kenneth Goodwin.
Coroner Tim Carlton said in a news release that it appeared Goodwin's home had been burglarized and several items were missing. Carlton says an autopsy determined Goodwin was beaten in the head and body and was dead several days before his body was found Monday at his Wagener home.
Sheriff's Capt. Eric Abdullah says Goodwin's pickup truck is missing and his body was found outside under a tarp by a friend who came by to check on him.
No arrests have been made.
Residents in Milngavie are warning people not to feed the ducks with bread on Tannoch Loch because it causes a variety of problems.
Laura Gilchrist, who enjoys seeing the birds when she visits the loch, said: “After chatting with a woman I found out that they have lost three of their cygnets this spring due to people feeding them bread, and it has come to my attention that people are not aware of the problems it causes.
“Not only does it make the ducks ill, it also pollutes the water.
“As we are coming into summer now, there will be a lot of people out feeding the ducks.
“It would be good to let people know of the alternatives to bread such as oats, corn and swan and duck food pellets which can be bought in the garden centre.”
Some other foods suitable for ducks include cracked corn, wheat, barley or similar grains, oats (uncooked; rolled or quick), rice (cooked or uncooked) milo seed, birdseed (any type or mix) or grapes (cut in half or quartered).
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. — Tramaine Isabell scored 23 points, grabbed eight rebounds and dished out eight assists to help Drexel slip past William & Mary for a 91-79 win Saturday.
Drexel (11-14, 5-7 Colonial Athletic Association) trailed most of the game but stayed close, overtaking William & Mary for good on Alihan Demir’s layup with 3:44 remaining to go up 72-71. The Dragons then scored 11 of the next 13 points and hung on.
Kurk Lee added 22 points for Drexel, which got 20 assists on its 32 baskets and finished with 62 per cent shooting, including 11 for 22 from long range. Sammy Mojica and Lee finished with 12 points apiece and Austin Williams had 10 as the Dragons extended their win streak to four.
William & Mary (15-8, 8-4) entered the game tied for first with Charleston atop the conference standings. David Cohn led the Tribe with 26 points, including 10 for 10 shooting at the free throw line, and nine assists. Justin Pierce added 15 points, Matt Milon had 12 and Nathan Knight 11.
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Officials are investigating a shooting in Hartford that left one person dead on Monday afternoon.
According to police, the shooting took place at 188 Westland Street.
Officials say a 20-year-old Hartford man suffered multiple gunshot wounds while sitting in a vehicle. He was then transported to a local hospital where he was later pronounced dead. The victim’s identity has not yet been released.
It is not known at this time if police have any suspects.
Those with information are asked to contact Hartford police at 860-757-4179.
News 8 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.
LONDON, Feb 2 (Reuters) - ** British utility SSE says it has provisionally secured an agreement to provide a total of 1,044 megawatts of de-rated electricity generation from October 2018 to September 2019. ** SSE says the agreement was for its gas-fired power station at Peterhead. ** The total value of the agreement secured is 6.3 million pounds, SSE said. (Reporting by Oleg Vukmanovic; Editing by David Goodman)
A performer from the Cirque du Soleil OVO show demonstrates some handstands and lets KSFY News reporter Vanessa Gomez try some. KSFY News reporter Vanessa Gomez talks to a member of the OVO show about what artists do during the show and how they prepare.
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Wesley Bryan won his first PGA Tour title Sunday at Harbour Town. Take a look inside his bag.
Driver: Callaway GBB Epic (8.5 degrees)
Fairway Wood: Callaway GBB Epic (13.5 degrees)
Hybrid: Callaway Apex (18 degrees)
Irons: Callaway Apex Pro 16 (4-PW)
Wedges: Callaway MD3 Milled (50, 54 degrees), Mack Daddy Forged (58 degrees)
Putter: Odyssey Metal-X Milled #2
Ball: Chrome Soft X
Joint intelligence led operation, dubbed Operation Zonke was conducted at Mashau Bodwe village in the Makhado Cluster this weekend comprising of various Police Units focusing on drug related and Trio crimes.
In the Seshego Cluster, a joint intelligence driven operation dubbed Operation Cease Fire was conducted comprising of various Police Units focusing on incidents of burglary business.
During the operation, one suspect was arrested at Bloodriver village and the following property was recovered.
One laptop, various groceries, one 7.65 firearm and one magazine.
The arrested suspect in these operations, will appear in Court soon.
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Gravestones at St. Mary's Cemetery in Bellmawr have recently been disturbed. Was it the nor'easters or vandalism? (Published 56 minutes ago)
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2 km track for 11th annual Marathon Challenge at Oliver Elementary School.
For the last 20 school days students have been practicing and understanding the effort and commitment to exercise and how it relates to healthy outcomes.
Yes ….always a treat or two to make the day perfect.
BRUNSWICK, Ga. (AP) – Police say a man was found slain inside a home he was renovating in coastal Georgia.
Media sources report Antoni Zalewski’s body was discovered after a concerned citizen called police to request a safety check at a house he was in the process of remodeling.
Glynn County police Sgt. Brian Scott said Zalewski had been giving away or selling fixtures and other materials he was removing from the home. Scott says police want to talk with anyone who made transactions with Zalewski before he was found dead Friday night.
County property records show the home was purchased for $51,000 in September by a company based in Chicago.
Police have not announced any arrests in the case.
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May 25 question: What ‘96 GCHS graduate played eight years in the now-defunct Arena Football League and owns a training facility in downtown Granite City?
Answer: Chris Janek played 4 years as a nose tackle at the University of Wisconsin before getting a tryout with the Cleveland Browns, but it didn't pan out. He instead played 8 years in the Arena Football League and has enjoyed a successful career as a powerlifter. He owns Tanks Training Facility in Granite City.
Congratulations to Matt Lour, who answered the question correctly.
This week's question: Keith Champion played minor league baseball for what professional organization?
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BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union's top environment official has warned several member countries that they face legal action if they continue to flout the bloc's air quality standards.
Environment Commissioner Karmenu Vella said Tuesday that "we cannot go on postponing and delaying," noting that some countries are still failing to meet deadlines set for 2005 and 2010.
His warning came after talks with representatives from Britain, the Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Romania, Slovakia and Spain.
Vella said some had proposed new measures to meet EU air quality standards governing particles levels from sources like vehicle exhausts or industry, but that at first view the measures appear insufficient.
He gave the countries until the end of next week to formally submit the proposals for EU Commission analysis.
PARRY SOUND — John is a dedicated athlete and student at the Parry Sound High School.
He plays basketball, soccer and track sports. John has received multiple awards for his sport performances. He volunteers and referees with the Parry Sound Soccer Club. John also volunteers at his church with the children’s ministry and travelled to Dominican Republic with them to help with their building projects. He worked at the YMCA as a child counsellor.
John is an amazing community leader who enjoys giving back to his community through coaching and volunteering. In 2017 John was recognized with a Bobby Orr Hall of Fame Celebrating Youth Award.
March 30 Ahli United Bank
* Shareholders approve authorized capital increase to $2.5 billion from $2 billion
* Shareholders extend by two years standing authorization for board to decide on issue of upto $4 billion in bonds and other financial instruments Source: (bit.ly/2oksl5p) Further company coverage:
Emily Vikre with a freshly baked pie crust in her kitchen Saturday, November 15, 2014 in Duluth, Minn.
Chris Farrell's "Conversations on the Creative Economy" series features three Duluth entrepreneurs:
Emily Vikre, co-founder and president of Vikre.
Lynn Wisneski, chief operations officer of Aero Design.
Dave Benson is the co-owner, Epicurean.
The event was recorded in Duluth on May 24, 2018.
Click the audio player above to listen to the discussion.
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – The Colonie Police Department confirms that a call for “shots fired” turned out to be a lesser incident at Colonie Center mall.
An man was upset near the mall’s food court and may have made mention to having a weapon, however it was not found when he was detained.
He was held by mall security and was taken into custody by Colonie Police.
According, to Lt. Bob Winn of Colonie Police, the man was not been charged with anything specific upon detainment.
After some investigation, Trashalla Gillbey (the man in custoday) had a dispute over a mission cell phone and then began yelling.
The mall went into lockdown for a period of time until it was determined that there was no threat.
Gillbey was arrested for criminal nuisance, disorderly conduct and for unlawful possession of marijuana after it was found in his possession.
Howard Stern has been consoling his wife, Beth Ostrosky Stern, over the loss of their beloved cat, Charlie Chunk.
The Sterns, who adopted Charlie several years ago from the North Shore Animal League shelter, had been caring for their beloved cat all week following the removal of a cancerous mass from his spleen.
Charlie died suddenly on Saturday, but the same day, Beth put up a brave front at a party celebrating her Social Life Magazine cover spread, hosted by publisher Justin Mitchell.
Beth said of Charlie’s death, “I’m too upset to talk about it.”
The animal-adoption advocate mixed with guests such as Devorah Rose, Christine Montanti, attorney Nancy Chemtob and Andrea Correale, whose Elegant Affairs catered the party.
NEW YORK POST:
Men are scared, and feminists are delighted. But the urge to call out and punish male sexual transgression is bound to clash with an inescapable truth: We’re all in this together, men and women.
Consider what’s happening in the capital of Florida. Female staffers and lobbyists have found “many male legislators will no longer meet with them privately,” reported The Miami Herald. “I had a senator say, ‘I need my aide here in the room because I need a chaperone,’ ” lobbyist Jennifer Green told the paper. “I said, ‘Senator, why do you need a chaperone? . . . Do you feel uncomfortable around me?’ ‘Well,’ he said, ‘anyone can say anything with the door shut.’ ”
“I’m getting the feeling that we’re going back 20 years as female professionals,” said Green, who owns her company. “I fully anticipate I’m going to be competing with another firm that is currently owned by some male, and the deciding factor is going to be: ‘You don’t want to hire a female lobbying firm in this environment.’ ”
GRAY RAPIDS, N.B.—Two people are dead after the raft they were in overturned on New Brunswick’s Miramichi River.
RCMP Sgt. Brent Johnston says eight friends were rafting down the river in Gray Rapids, N.B., on Tuesday shortly after 4 p.m. when it flipped. Johnston says six people made it to shore on their own while a 29-year-old woman from White Rapids, N.B. was pulled from the water by first responders and given CPR. She was taken to hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
The United States warned its NATO ally Turkey on Monday it is “deeply concerned” by reports that a Turkish-led assault on the Syrian city of Afrin triggered a civilian exodus.
“We are also concerned over reports of looting inside the city of Afrin,” State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert said.
“We have repeatedly expressed our serious concern to Turkish officials regarding the situation in Afrin,” she said.
Source: AFP
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A funeral service for billionaire and philanthropist Jon Huntsman Sr. is planned for next week at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. Huntsman died Friday at age 80.
Huntsman Cancer Institute spokeswoman Debby Rogers says the service will be held Feb. 10 at 11 a.m. at the university arena renamed in his honor 30 years ago.
Huntsman was the founder and longtime executive chairman of Huntsman Corp., a company that refines raw materials that go into thousands of products.
Huntsman and his family have given away more than $1.4 billion, including donations to the cancer institute that bears his name.
He was also the father of Jon Huntsman Jr., the U.S. ambassador to Russia and former Utah governor, presidential candidate and ambassador to China and Singapore.
Baku. 4 May. REPORT.AZ/ Turkish companies can recover duty-free imports of Russian grain.
Report informs citing the Bloomberg, Turkish Economy Minister Nihat Zeybekçi has said.
Notably, on March 15 Ankara removed Moscow from the list of duty-free imports of agricultural products.
On January 1, 2016, due to the deteriorated relations between Russia and Turkey, Russia imposed a ban on the import of number of agricultural products. In March, the Russian government has lifted ban on import of gum, salt, onion, cauliflower, broccoli and clove from Turkey.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A woman charged with extreme child abuse can still see her kids while she awaits trial.
Breya Allen and her boyfriend Tyriese Howard were arrested earlier this year.
Howard’s three kids call Allen “mom.” Police say the kids were routinely abused with hangers, shoes and other objects.
One ended up in the hospital after drinking mouthwash because he was thirsty.
Monday, the state argued Allen should not get to see the kids. They cited a claim she scratched one of them during a supervised visit, even though that claim was never proven.
The judge disagreed, ruling Allen can still see the children with Children, Youth and Families Department supervision.
The kids, now 6, 5 and 3, are living with a foster family.
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High winds and the risk of flooding on a road in Scarborough forced its closure early in the morning.
there is also a yellow weather warning still in place for the region as ice poses a risk on untreated roads and pavements.
Traffic and travle updates
Keep checking below for the latest on the roads as the morning progresses.
The budget as approved details a tax levy, or the amount raised by taxes, to be $728,698 for the period beginning June 1 and going through May 31, 2018.
Start the conversation, or Read more at The Post-Journal, Jamestown New York.
One person is dead after a crash between a car and a truck on Highway 401 Monday morning.
The crash occurred around 5:20 a.m. in the westbound lanes of Highway 401 at Martin Grove Rd., closing all lanes, said Ontario Provincial Police Sgt. Kerry Schmidt.
“It’s an absolutely devastating crash,” he said. “The driver of the car is deceased. The driver of the truck is obviously very shaken up.”
Schmidt said the crash appeared to be a rear-end collision to the back of the car, but the reconstruction team would be able to confirm what happened after an investigation.
The highway is expected to be closed for several hours, which will affect the morning rush hour.
From Trussville Tribune staff reports
A single-vehicle crash early this morning claimed the life of a Jasper man.
Travis Randall Remington, 24, was killed when the 2012 Hyundai he was driving left the roadway and entered the median.
He continued off the roadway, between two bridges and landed in the Warrior River.
Remington and his vehicle were recovered from the water by rescue personnel and the Walker County Sheriff’s Department Dive Team at approximately 7:30 a.m.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The crash occurred at 1:08 a.m. today on Interstate 22 near the 74 mile marker, three miles east of Cordova.
In addition to Troopers from ALEA’s Highway Patrol Division, ALEA’s Aviation and Marine Patrol Divisions also responded and assisted with the search.
A man is recovering from surgery after being shot in the foot while hunting.
It happened on December 5th five miles southeast of Nodaway. John Fish was with a 15-year-old when a doe ran between them. The teen fired, missing the doe, and hitting Fish in the left foot.
He was taken to Mercy Medical Center where he underwent surgery. His injuries are non-life threatening.
Janet Jackson No Surprise Appearance At Super Bowl Halftime Show
Janet Jackson Officially Won't Be Performing at Super Bowl Halftime Show
EXCLUSIVE
Janet Jackson won't be teaming up with Justin Timberlake during the Super Bowl halftime show to call back to their infamous "Nipplegate" performance, because she won't be there ... TMZ has officially confirmed.
Janet tells TMZ ... "To put to rest any speculation or rumors as to whether I will be performing at the Super Bowl tomorrow: I will not."
She adds .. "Thank you for your support and I do look forward to seeing you all very soon."
Timberlake said in a press conference earlier this week that Janet wouldn't be taking the stage with him ... but now we know for certain.
We also got video of JT's rehearsal, and our sources say there won't be an 'N Sync reunion either, but Prince will be returning to the stage in Minnesota ... in hologram form.
At 6PM on December 21, 2017, the Photographic Society of Chattanooga will hold its annual Christmas banquet at St. John United Methodist Church Community Activity Center. The dinner is fully catered, which requires that reservations are made by December 15, 2017, and the fee is $15/person. The entries for the annual contest will play during dinner with the winners announced after dinner. A SCIPE presentation of local winners will also be shown.
Hubris is defined by Webster's Dictionary as "exaggerated pride or self-confidence." In the case of the South San Luis Obispo County Sanitation District Administrator, Gerhardt Hubner, the shoe couldn't fit any better.
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Jalek Felton, a senior at Gray Collegiate Academy (Columbia, S.C.), was honored Thursday as a Jordan Brand Classic All-American, as part of the Jordan Brand Classic Senior Night Tour presented by American Family Insurance.
“I am really glad to be a part of this,” said Felton “I’m excited to go to New York, I’m excited to play, and show what I can do.”
Felton is ranked the No. 26 player overall, No. 1 combo guard in the Class of 2017 by 247Sports. The 6-2 guard will follow in his famous uncle Raymond’s footsteps and play at North Carolina.
RELATED: Steph Curry lauds Jalek Felton with highlights on Instagram
As part of the event, Felton presented Diane Gerald with the American Family Insurance Dream Champion Award, in honor of her late husband, Jalek’s former coach.
The Jordan Brand Classic is April 14 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
Justin Verlander knew Jose Altuve was good. He just didn’t realize how good.
The starting pitcher joined the Houston Astros on Aug. 31 when the Detroit Tigers dealt him at the Major League Baseball waiver trade deadline. Verlander also watched Altuve hit three home runs in Houston’s 8-2 win over the Red Sox on Thursday, and after the game, he had nothing but praise for the second baseman.
“After we got new teammates, after a couple weeks it never failed somebody would be like, ‘Wow, playing against him, I knew how great he was, but playing with him, he’s even better,'” Verlander said of Altuve. “That’s the ultimate compliment, and that’s the compliment I can give to Altuve because since I’ve been here, it’s been a lot of fun to watch. He’s a very special ballplayer.”
Hear more from Verlander in the video above.
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APRIL 16: third baseman Joey Gallo #13,second baseman Rougned Odor #12, relief pitcher Sam Dyson #47, Mike Napoli #5, and manager Jeff Banister meet at the mound during the ninth inning of a game at Safeco Field on April 16, 2017 in Seattle, Washington. The Mariners won the game 8-7 and Dyson got the loss.
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Barrington village officials and other leaders gathered this week to celebrate the opening of a new downtown business. The Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce and the village officials welcomed College Nannies + Sitters + Tutors at 109 W. Main St. The business also has a Schaumburg location.
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LONDON — James DeGale announced Wednesday that he has vacated his IBF super middleweight title.
“I have relinquished my IBF title as I look to secure big fights in the final chapter of my career,” the 32-year-old DeGale wrote on Twitter.
“This is the final phase of my career where I want to be involved in the biggest fights possible. My team have been working very hard behind the scenes and we’ve got some exciting news to announce soon.”
DeGale became the first British Olympic gold medalist to win a professional world title when in 2015 he outpointed Andre Dirrell in Boston.
He has since defended it largely on American soil, including drawing a unification fight with Badou Jack and reclaiming his title following an unexpected defeat by Caleb Truax in London, but is expected to conclude his career in Britain.
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Ken's IGA employee Brianna Fulmer, who takes a GED class at Ogeechee Tech, hands a customer a flier promoting the classes. Seven stores distributed about 20,000 of the fliers through Thanksgiving and Christmas.
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A 19-year-old suffered serious injuries in a shooting in northeast Arkansas on Sunday morning, authorities said.
Officers responded to a reported shooting at an apartment on Mills Circle in Lepanto shortly before 10 a.m., according to a news release from the Pointsett County sheriff's office.
The victim, who was identified as Kelan Jenkins, was taken to Regional One Health Medical Center in Memphis and was listed in critical condition Sunday afternoon, the sheriff's office said. A spokesman for the hospital said Jenkins was discharged Sunday.
Lepanto Police Department, Pointsett County sheriff's office and Arkansas State Police are investigating the shooting.
Police have named no suspects, and no arrests had been made at the time of the release.
Boston Bruins goaltender Tuukka Rask 40) keeps an eye on the puck as Toronto Maple Leafs center Tyler Bozak
I'm not entirely sure on the legalities of what the Internet Archive is doing - since I don't see any confirmation Apple is participating in this - but I'm obviously very happy they're doing this.
Tiny Talks About Hiring Private Investigator To Snoop On T.I.
If you ever wondered how it is that Tiny always seems to figure out when T.I. has cheated, she recently revealed on the first episode of Bravo’s reboot of “Kandi Koated Nights” — hosted by her friend and “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star Kandi Burruss — Tiny revealed she’s previously hired a private investigator to follow T.I.
According to Page Six reports, Tiny told Kandi:
“I definitely would recommend it. It is expensive, though. But it worked.”
Tiny said she hired the P.I. when she suspected T.I. of cheating with several women.
Hit the flip to see Tiny talk about her alleged affair with Floyd Mayweather on the show.
Turkish director, executive producer and script writer Biray Dalkiran’s expected first movie in USA which is the nineth of his career; “The Crossbreed”s first official trailer has been revealed.
“The Crossbreed” is an horror thriller movie starring Angela Durazo, Nathan Schellerup, Malinda Farrington and Danny Winn. Cast also includes Katy Bentz, Sofia Domingues, Kristine Hayworth, Krystal Tini, Chad Ayers, Marqus Bobesich, Lou Cariffe, Mignon Farmani, Shaina Schmid, Lidia Pryor and Rina Johnson.
“The Crossbreed” tells the story of a journalist couple researching a mysterious event in a village. Short synopsis says: “Amy wants to secretly abort her baby. Little does she know she is just a pawn in the master plan of the evil's arrival.”
Movie will be in cinemas beginning of November 2017 across world.
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COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Visitors at the Statehouse are in for a special holiday treat this month.
From Dec. 11 to Dec. 21, local school musical groups will perform selections of holiday favorites at the Statehouse in free lunch-time concerts. The concerts are weekdays at noon and are open to the public.
The following groups will be performing:
11 – Johnstown-Monroe High School Choir
12 – Westland High School Choir
13 – Hamilton Township High School Choir
14 – Central Crossing High School Choir
15 – The Grandview Singers
18 – Canal Winchester Middle School Show Choir & Boys Ensemble
19 – Bexley High School Vocal Ensemble
20 – Kenton Ridge Chamber Singers
21 – Centennial High School Choir
The performances will also be streamed live on www.ohiochannel.org, and recordings of the performances will be posted to the same website.
White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders told reporters on Wednesday that President Trump‘s tweet about the cancellation of the Roseanne show after a racists tweet by its star, Roseanne Barr, was not meant to defend Barr, but to highlight “bias” by the media. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)
BALTIMORE (AP) — An unusual smell prompted an evacuation and a hazardous materials response at a Baltimore high school. But after five people were taken to the hospital complaining of upset stomachs, fire officials discovered the source of the smell: a pumpkin spice air freshener.
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School was evacuated Thursday afternoon after students and teachers detected a strong smell on the third floor. Several people reported difficulty breathing.
The fire department and a hazardous materials team were called. Fire spokesman Roman Clark said two students and three adults were taken to the hospital for stomach ailments.
Then, firefighters located a pumpkin spice air aerosol plugged into an outlet in a classroom.
Classes at the school resumed Friday.
By William Crager via Iris.xyz It is probably a bit of an understatement to say that there is some uncertainty in the near future, for financial advisors. Following the recent election, once the markets evened out, the big question I kept hearing was about the fiduciary rule. Will President-Elect Trump’s cabinet decide to overturn the ruling?…Click to read more at ETFtrends.com.
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It's the Fourth of July and people around the United States are saying happy birthday to America. Here's how some of your favorite celebrities are ringing in the holiday.
Big Brother 19 has been an epic shitshow so far, thanks to Cody and Jessica's insane relationship and how they have treated other people in the house, as well as Josh's mantrums (temper tantrums) that have made this either must-see-tv or one of the most cringeworthy seasons of the show yet.
Luckily, there is still a ton of man candy in the house to enjoy, most notably Mark who is like a lifesize version of Wreck-It-Ralph. A video just emerged of Mark in his bed and playing with his own "power of veto" and let's just say that he doesn't disappoint in that area anyways.
He would get my vote on the jury just for this video alone, but then again he would get my vote as the rest of the houseguests are absolute morons and following Paul's every move.
NSFW link here. Enjoy!
50 years ago — which if you think about the craziness of this story wasn’t that long ago — became the first woman registered in the race to finish the Boston Marathon. As she wrote on her website, a race official tried to stop her out of concern that the distance was too long for “fragile” women to run. Times, luckily, have changed and women make up a large percentage of marathon runners. And on Monday in Boston, Switzer was back — this time as a celebrated guest.
HISTORY MADE!
50 years ago, Kathrine Switzer was the first woman to officially run #BostonMarathon Today she did it again. Amazing.#wbz pic.twitter.com/mUzhTKBOe2 — Scott Sullivan (@SullyBunz) April 17, 2017
Switzer, 70, finished the race in 4:44:31 — which is a pretty incredible time for anyone.
Even a fragile woman.
HUDDERSFIELD, England — Huddersfield says head coach David Wagner has signed a contract extension to stay at the Premier League club for three more years.
Wagner, his assistant Christophe Buhler and first-team coach Andrew Hughes all signed new deals that will keep them at the club until 2021.
The trio all had 12 months left on their previous contracts, and Wagner had been linked with bigger clubs after an impressive debut season in the Premier League.
However, the German-American said "the decision to extend my stay at this club was not a difficult one."
Wagner took over Huddersfield in November 2015 and then led the team to promotion to the Premier League in his first full season. The team finished 16th in its first season in England's top flight in 45 years.
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Patriots tight ends coach Brian Daboll is expected to interview for the offensive coordinator’s job at Alabama, according to multiple reports.
Daboll worked for Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban as a graduate assistant at Michigan State in the 1990s.
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WASHINGTON — The Latest on the settlement between the company formerly known as Yahoo and government regulators over a huge 2014 data breach (all times local):
4 p.m.
Prosecutors say two Russian intelligence agents, Dmitry Dokuchaev and Igor Sushchin, used information they stole from Yahoo to spy on Russian journalists, U.S. and Russian government officials and employees of financial services and other private businesses.
A U.S. judge in San Francisco on Tuesday, meanwhile, pushed back a sentencing hearing for a 23-year-old Canadian man, Karim Baratov, who prosecutors say was hired by Dokuchaev to breach at least 80 email accounts obtained from the massive Yahoo hack.
Judge Vince Chhabria questioned whether the sentence of seven years and 10 months that prosecutors were seeking for Baratov was longer than what other hackers had received for similar crimes.
Baratov's attorneys have called for a sentence of three years and nine months.
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Testimony has resumed in federal court in Las Vegas in the trial of six men accused of wielding weapons to force federal agents to abandon a round-up of Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy’s cattle in April 2014.
A U.S. Bureau of Land Management agent, Rand Stover, returned to the witness stand Tuesday for questioning about escalating tension between government officials and Bundy family members in the weeks before the armed standoff.
Prosecutor Steven Myhre (MY’-ree) asked Stover on Monday about confrontations that led roundup supervisors to ramp up security around federal agents and contract cowboys enforcing court orders to collect Bundy cattle in March 2014.
The six defendants face of charges including conspiracy, firearm offenses and assault on a federal officer.
They’ve pleaded not guilty, and deny agents were threatened.
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Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict drew a 15-yard penalty in his first game back. He did not, however, earn a fine.
Burfict, who served a three-game suspension for repeated illegal hits, drew a roughing-the-passer penalty on Browns quarterback DeShone Kizer in the fourth quarter Sunday. It negated an interception, though the Browns later turned the ball over on downs.
But the NFL did not find it egregious enough to fine him, according to the Associated Press.
Burfict played 52 of 64 defensive snaps and made six tackles.
Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri is set to hand more playing time to Ghana midfielder Kwadwo Asamoah who opted out of the Ghana squad for the 2017 AFCON.
Asamoah opted out of the 2017 AFCON to remain with the Bianconeris and Allegri is expected to reward the Ghanaian for his decision.
The Old Ladies will be without Mehdi Benatia and Mario Lemina who have joined Morocco and Gabon respectively for the AFCON tournament.
Trio Dani Alves, Alex Sandro and Leonardo Bonucci are on the road to recover from various degrees of injury and Asamoah will profit from the absence of the five key players.
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MILWAUKEE (AP) — Bryce Nze had a career-high 25 points on 11-of-14 shooting to go with 10 rebounds on Friday night and Milwaukee beat Green Bay 76-58.
Carson Warren-Newsome added 12 points and Jeremiah Bell scored 11 for the Panthers (13-13, 6-7 Horizon League).
Milwaukee led by double digits for the entire second half except once when the Phoenix (10-16, 5-8) trailed 34-25 on Khalil Small’s jumper in the first minute of the period.
Nze scored the first six points of the game and Milwaukee opened with an 8-0 run. Green Bay took its only lead of the game at 13-12 before the Panthers went on an 8-0 run and never trailed again.
Manny Patterson had 13 points and Small scored 10 for Green Bay. The Phoenix committed 20 turnovers and were outrebounded 38-29.
New Delhi: Rahul Gandhi was named the next president of the Congress on Monday. He will take over from his mother Sonia Gandhi.
As many as 89 nomination papers proposing the name of Rahul Gandhi for Congress president was received. All the nomination papers were found valid, Returning Officer of the Election Commission M Ramachandran said.
Gandhi was declared elected after the deadline to withdraw nominations ended. However, the elevation is only a formality as the Election Commission had already declared that Rahul Gandhi was the only candidate in the fray with a valid nomination for the Congress Presidential election. He had filed his nomination papers for the post of party president on December 4.
Shareef Miller experienced a breakout season of sorts in 2017 and the Lions know what they have in 3-technique tackle Kevin Givens, a talented player who is entering his third season as a regular in Sean Spencer’s line rotation. But the Lions believe in using a lot of defensive linemen and there are a number of them who could produce a breakthrough season like the one Miller had last season. Here are some players to watch …
Kidtopia is this weekend! Miranda May will be there, will you? Miranda took a few minutes to call Maria & Chad to talk about this exciting event.
It’s not too late to get your tickets! Click HERE for info and HERE for tickets, and we will see you this Saturday at KIDTOPIA!!
The 2017 NBA trade deadline is just a few weeks away, and the rumor mill is heating up.
Teams have until Thursday, Feb. 23 at 3 p.m. ET to get their deals done, whether they're looking to upgrade for a playoff run or to offload stars to build for the future.
Check back for updates as the trade deadline approaches.
• Portland Trail Blazers could deal Allen Crabbe, Evan Turner, Al-Farouq Aminu or Ed Davis if right deal comes through. (Hoops Hype)
• The Los Angeles Lakers are actively shopping sixth-man Lou Williams, and he could be moved by trade deadline.
• A potential Kevin Love-Carmelo Anthony blockbuster trade could still be an option. Love will miss the next six weeks due to a knee injury. (Chris Broussard, FOX Sports)
Rapper Nelly Arrested For Rape on Tour Bus
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Nelly has been arrested for allegedly raping a woman on his tour bus.
Early Saturday morning a woman made a 911 call reporting “that she was sexually assaulted by a male, who is known as the rapper “Nelly,”‘ according to a press release sent out by the Auburn Police Department in Washington.
The 42-year-old rap star, who’s real name is Cornell Iral Haynes Jr., is on tour with Florida Georgia Line. They had performed at the White River Amphitheater hours earlier.
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An analysis of the multi-sided civil war in Syria, which has gone on since 2011 and has claimed at least 400,000 Syrian lives, shows how the country descended into chaos after a government crackdown on dissent and the rise of ISIS.
MARLBORO COUNTY, SC (WMBF) – The Marlboro County coroner confirmed that two children were killed in a single-vehicle crash that happened Monday morning on Carolina Church Road.
Marlboro County Coroner Tim Brown identified the victims as 8-year-old Lekea Brewington and 2-month-old Latwain McLaughin.
According to Cpl. Sonny Collins with the South Carolina Highway Patrol, the crash happened at 11:45 a.m. Monday on Carolina Church Road.
The driver of a 2003 Infinity four-door was traveling east on the road when they ran off the left side of the side, and struck a ditch and a ditch culvert, Collins said.
Both the driver and the front-seat passenger were wearing seatbelts at the time of the crash. The passenger was killed and the driver was taken to an area hospital, according to Collins.
He added there were two passengers in the back seat who were not restrained. One of them died as the result of the crash while the other was taken to a local hospital.
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Yerevan /Mediamax/. Upon the invitation of Armenian President Armen Sarkissian, Italian President Sergio Mattarella will pay a 2-day state visit to Armenia on July 30.
According to the Armenian presidential press service, the Italian President will have meetings with Armen Sarkissian, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, Speaker of National Assembly Ara Babloyan and Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II.
Sergio Mattarella’s delegation will pay a visit to Armenian Genocide Memorial Complex.
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Inside the PhotoLink Library this time, are some signs that winter is not all bad. If your view of it is through a camera, Mike Stevens says there is much to be happy about.
BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — A voluntary evacuation is in effect along parts of Baldwin County. Non-residents, RVs, campers and mobile homes are being encouraged to leave the area until the storm passes.
David Monson is taking that advice. Once the storm track shifted closer to the Alabama Gulf Coast he began packing up his luxury RV and getting off the island. “We could go two to three feet underwater on a barrier island like this,” he says.
He watched as Luxury RV Resort began to empty and cancellations for the weekend began rolling in.
But he wasn’t the only one moving out before Nate moves in. Some of the busiest places on the island, any boat ramp. At Boggy Point in Orange Beach boat owners were not taking any chances and using the good weather to get their boats on trailers and on higher ground.
Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Marco Verratti has denied he wants to leave the Ligue 1 champions.
Verratti's agent Donato Di Campli spoke before Tuesday's 4-0 rout of Barcelona, warning his client will leave PSG if the club cannot win the Champions League.
However, the 24-year-old Italy international - who signed a five-year contract with PSG in August - dismissed his agent's comments post-match in Paris.
Messi to PSG? Never say never - Kluivert
"I'm pleased to attract interest from the big clubs, but I don't want to change," Verratti told Mediaset Premium.
"I am part of a great project and we want to become one of the top three in Europe."
Verratti was one of PSG's best as the French giants put Barcelona to the sword in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie.
The Italian has made 17 Ligue 1 appearances this season, while he has played in six Champions League matches.
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Everybody knows Shaquille O’Neal, no introduction needs to be said.
The 4x NBA Champion is currently an analyst and minority owner of the Sacramento Kings, which fans humorously dubbed “SHAQramento.”
During a Q&A on a Washington Wizards podcast Monday afternoon, O’Neal was asked what he thought about the team and the future of the franchise.
Hold on a sec… Shaq said WHAT?! about Otto Porter on the Wizards Tipoff podcast? Listen to the full podcast here: https://t.co/vL1gMjbSLh pic.twitter.com/o7iDO2A65h — CSN Wizards (@CSNWizards) August 11, 2017
“They’re close. A great year last year. Close. I still think they’re one or two pieces away,” he started with.
…which then led to…
“They lost an important piece, Otto Porter. He’s now playing for my team in Sacramento,” Shaq added.
Ummm…Should someone tell Mr. O’Neal that Porter is still with the Wizards after the organization matched an offer sheet? Aren’t you supposed to know these facts as a part-owner?
About Dementia Advice County Durham
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Age UK Sheffield's Wellbeing Centre provides a full day of person-centred activities and company for people with memory loss and dementia, operating five days a week from the Centre in the Park, in Norfolk Park. The Wellbeing Centre has dedicated, caring staff and volunteers providing stimulating activities such as arts, crafts, games, pet therapy and music therapy, in a warm and welcoming environment.
IOMART, the cloud computing specialist, has hailed the potential for its business arising from the growth of cyber attacks, as it reported a hike in profits in its last financial year. Glasgow -based Iomart reported pre-tax profits up 13 per cent to A 14.7 million for the year ended March 31. The results were in line with analysts' forecasts, though investors sent the shares down nearly six per cent, closing at 319p.
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WICHITA – A Kansas man was sentenced Monday to five years in federal prison for distributing child pornography, according to U.S. Attorney Stephen McAllister.
Joshua A. Haskins, 42, Wichita, pleaded guilty to one count of distributing child pornography and one count of using the internet to target a 12-year-old child for sexual exploitation.
In his plea, he admitted he posted child pornography on his Twitter account. Twitter reported the images to CyberTipline ( report.cybertip.org (link is external)), a web site where electronic service providers and the public can report child pornography.
Haskins also used his account on a photo-sharing website based in Russia to upload a picture of the Instagram account of a 12-year-old girl. He included the girl’s name and her electronic email address, urging other users to “talk her into nudes” and “send me pics if u do.”
Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta chooses to ignore history by recommending that we implement association health plans (AHPs) for small businesses (“A Health Fix For Mom and Pop Shops,” op-ed, June 19). While there would be potential pricing advantages from aggregating small employer groups, their downfall will be the inevitable antiselection factor that has occurred every time we have tried to aggregate small groups. Why? AHPs will be very appealing to groups that have sicker populations, and while initially even healthy groups will find them attractive, over time the cost of the sicker groups will drive up prices to the...
A young Kilkenny man who died tragically in a road traffic collision at the weekend has been named as 23-year-old Jonathan Fitzpatrick, from Keatingstown.
He was the single occupant of a vehicle that crashed on the Naas Road on Saturday morning. He was taken to Tallaght Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Jonathan was the eldest son of Sharon and Joe, brother of James, Susan and Killian, grandson of John and Agatha Butler. He will be dearly missed by his many relations and friends.
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Reposing at Keatingstown House tomorrow, August 15, from 3pm until 8pm. Funeral Mass will take place on Wednesday, August 16 in St Canice's Church at 11am with burial afterwards.
March 31Jilin Zixin Pharmaceutical Co Ltd :
* Sees Q1 FY 2017 net profit to increase by 182.4 percent to 220.0 percent, or to be 30 million yuan to 34 million yuan
* Says Q1 FY 2016 net profit was 10.6 million yuan
* The reason for the forecast is increased main business income
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/vmmbZU
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
Baku. 5 September. REPORT.AZ/ In January-August 2017, the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan Republic (SOCAR) has exported 988 028 tons of crude oil from Novorossiysk port (Black Sea, Russia).
Report informs referring to SOCAR, 254 363 tons of it accounted for August.
During eight months of this year, volume of exports of crude oil from Novorossiysk port was 35,6% higher than the same period in 2016. Export from this port in August was 50% higher.
Notably, Baku-Novorossiysk pipeline was built to transport crude oil to the Black Sea port through territory of Russia. The contract on transportation of Azerbaijani oil was signed on February 18, 1996 in Moscow. The first supplies of oil to the world market were carried out on October 25, 1997.
Nollywood actress, Moyo Lawal, seems to choose to flaunt what took her mother nine months to make than showing off her wealth on social media.
She has been able to identify what her fans may likely want to see, which is the natural features of a lady and thank God hers is not made of surgery.
Moyo recently got her fans talking after she shared a close-up shot of her backside as it keeps increasing with nice shape by the day.
Well, she has been able to maintain it through thorough exercising and good meal with possibly less or no s3x at all (just saying o, lol).
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World War I was called "the war to end war" by the time America entered the conflict 100 years ago this month. The First World War, 1914-1918, didn't fulfill that prediction, but it did provide two symbols of American service and sacrifice that endure to this day - the Blue and Gold Star service flags.
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This episode of Cycle Torque TV includes From the Apex – a tongue-in-cheek approach to the latest motorcycle news.
This week, we look at the bikes we’re keen to ride this year, and some we’ll probably never ride too…
Chris buys a brand-spanking-new Yamaha MT-10. Find out why he bought it over everything else.
We look at Kovix motorcycle alarm locks to keep your pride-and-joy safe, and WileyX sunglasses, the ultimate motorcycle eyewear.
We test Kawasaki’s learner-approved Z650L, the spawn of Zed.
Finally, the guys at Custom Torque meet Dave Zeiglmeier, owner of a trick Yamaha XJR1300 custom.
Hope you enjoy the episode.
A motorist stranded in flood water near Ennereilly, Co Wicklow, this time last year as the country dealt with extensive flooding Photo: Garry O'Neill Between December 2015 and February 2016, more than half of Ireland's weather stations reported their wettest winter on record. It was the wettest winter on record for 74 years at both Dublin Airport and Johnstown Castle in Co Wexford .
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Darboh is nursing an injured sternum, Liz Matthews of USA Today reports.
Darboh reportedly injured his sternum during Friday's practice and was unable to play in Sunday's preseason game as a result. The team doesn't appear too concerned regarding his status moving forward which is a good sign. With it looking like Paul Richardson could be out awhile the team is hoping Darboh can step up in his place when healthy.
NBC 7's Audra Stafford reports on the fires set on Muir and Santa Cruz avenues before sunrise.
Firefighters knocked down a fence on fire along Santa Cruz Avenue in Ocean Beach Monday when they got the call to rush to a second fire less than a mile away.
The second fire started just before 2:30 a.m. in an alley just off Muir Avenue and Guizot Street. A shed and a tree burned in the fire.
Embers flew across the alley and melted the door frame of a nearby home.
Firefighters used a chainsaw to cut through the side of the shed and get to the fire to extinguish it.
Neighbor Ed Bebrin said seeing a fire so close to his home was pretty scary.
Investigators believe the two fires were connected.
No other information was available.
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Former California and Louisiana Tech coach Sonny Dykes has agreed to become the new head coach at SMU, sources told ESPN.
Dykes replaces Chad Morris, who left SMU last week to become head coach at Arkansas. Dykes spent this past season as an offensive analyst at TCU after Cal fired him in January following four seasons at the school.
SMU has scheduled a noon ET news conference for Tuesday to introduce its new head coach.
The 48-year-old Dykes is 41-45 in seven seasons as an FBS head coach.
Jeff Traylor, SMU's associate head coach and current interim coach, also had been considered for the permanent position.
SMU faces Louisiana Tech in the DXL Frisco Bowl on Dec. 20.
The Dallas Morning News first reported the agreement.
In The Straits Times' News In A Minute today, we look at:
*Dakota Crescent will be redeveloped for public housing, said Minister for National Development Lawrence Wong in a Facebook post.
*Tuition fees for polytechnics and Institutes of Technical Education will go up by between 3 and 7 per cent next year.
*Come next year, drivers will be able to fix their cars at a workshop of their choice and not worry about losing their warranty.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Apax Partners:
* Funds advised by Apax Partners to acquire ECi Software Solutions
* Says concurrent with the transaction, Macola, JobBOSS, MAX businesses of Exact Software will be combined with ECi​
* Carlyle will retain a minority ownership position in combined company​
* Current ECi senior management team, CEO Ron Books, to continue to lead combined co, which will be known as ECi Software Solutions​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Ex-Hokie Stroman looking to NFL draft; Caps advance in NHL playoffs
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Washington moves on to the second round of the NHL playoffs; Hokie CB Greg Stroman wants to hear his named called at the NFL draft this weekend.
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CINCINNATI (AP) -- Bengals receiver A.J. Green says his injured right hamstring is feeling good, but he won't play in the Pro Bowl.
Green severely strained the hamstring on Nov. 20 and didn't play the rest of the season. He practiced without a problem and accompanied Cincinnati (6-9-1) to Houston for a game on Dec. 24, but the front office decided to hold him out.
Green said on Monday that his leg feels fine and he had no problems in practice leading up to the game in Houston. He says the leg doesn't need surgery and will be fully healed in a couple of weeks.
He was picked for his sixth straight Pro Bowl, but says he won't play because of the injury.
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Roche Holding AG shares jumped 6.5% on a single day in early March when the drugmaker said its new breast-cancer treatment, Perjeta, helped prolong average patient survival in a clinical study.
But the stock gave up nearly all those gains three months later, when the Swiss company disclosed full details of the trial at a medical conference. The study, dubbed Aphinity, showed what some doctors said was only a marginal benefit for...
OH, SNAP: UK Prime Minister Theresa May to seek early election.
May, who commands only a slim majority in parliament’s lower House of Commons, said that a new mandate would strengthen her hand in negotiations in Brexit talks.
Her decision is a reversal of policy — since taking over as Prime Minister, May had repeatedly ruled out an early election.
A general election would end the attempts of opposition parties and members of the House of Lords to thwart her Brexit plans, she said. “If we do not hold a general election now, their political game playing will continue,” she said.
The SSE Airtricity Premier Division winners trophy and the FAI Senior Cup are in Donegal today.
Cork City Captain Johnny Dunleavy is back in his hometown of Ballybofey bringing the trophies to his old schools and family and friends.
Johnny is in rehab on a knee injury and hopes to be back playing with the champions next season.
He also hopes to tie down a new deal at Turner Cross soon.
Johnny joined us in studio earlier today where he said the experience of winning with Cork is something special.
Family and friends of a 17-year-old Desert Hot Springs High School student struck and killed by a motorist over the weekend were raising money Monday for funeral expenses.
Pamela Carrillo was killed at 9:42 p.m. Saturday at the intersection of Palm Drive at Camino Aventura.
Story: KMIR Cares: Junior League
The teen was trying to cross Palm Drive when she was struck by a 2013 Ford Fusion driven by a 25-year-old La Quinta man, whose name was withheld, according to Desert Hot Springs police Sgt. Daud Chang.
Chang said the driver ``could not stop in time and collided with the pedestrian.''
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The teen's friends and family held a candlelight vigil Sunday night at the scene of the crash and created a GoFundMe page to raise money for funeral expenses.
Anyone who wishes to contribute may visit https://www.gofundme.com/in-loving-memory-of-pamela-carrillo .
The Alabama Department of Corrections has confirmed that Christian Anthony Legendre has been apprehended.
Legendre, 23, was last seen wearing a yellow T-shirt with CSS initials, blue jeans, and white tennis shoes at approximately 12:35 a.m.
He walked off an assigned job location in Florence.
Legendre is incarcerated at Decatur Work Release Center. He is serving a five-year term for a 2016 Madison County burglary conviction.
He was taken into custody around 7 a.m. Friday in Harvest.
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Coming up this week on Pennsylvania Outdoor Life, we'll head to Lake Winola for some panfish action with Anderson Boyd of Boyd's NEPA Guiding Service. Plus, it's that time of year, time for babies to be born in the wild. Second Chance Wildlife Center in Wyoming County is just one place dedicated to bringing them back to full strength. We've got all that plus Pennsylvania People and Places and a product giveaway, Sunday night at 6:30 only on WNEP.
April 24 (Reuters) - U.S. prosecutors were nearing their first charges against generic-drug companies in a nearly four-year-old criminal probe into a possible price-fixing, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter.
At least two companies were on track to be charged in the coming months, along with other executives, the report said. (bloom.bg/2Hoy6MJ) (Reporting by Anirban Paul in Bengaluru; Editing by Arun Koyyur)
ISLAMABAD, Jul 4 (APP):In-charge Central Election Cell, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Taj Haider on Wednesday said that Bilawal Bhutto Zardari was set to launch aggressive election campaign in Punjab from early next week.
“The campaign will start from South Punjab and Bilawal is likely to address different rallies at different places including Sadiqabad, Bhawalpur, Multan and other major cities and towns,” he said while taking to APP.
Taj Haider said that Chairman PPP was addressing mammoth public rallies in Sindh, used to take over 16 hours instead of planned period of only three hours due to overwhelming response from the public.
To a question, he said that free, fair and transparent election was not the responsibility of PPP and demanded the concerned authorities to conduct fair and transparent polls.
He said that PPP had endured many times rigging in general election but always tried to support continuity of democracy in the larger interest of the country.
On December 31, the two sides agreed that President Kabila would stay in power until elections are held at the "end of 2017". PIC: The President of CENCO, Archbishop Marcel Utembi, and other Catholic bishops announces the agreement before the opposition, the presidential majority, civil society and dozens of journalists, at the inter diocesan centre in Kinshasa on January 1, 2017 following talks launched by the Roman Catholic Church between the government and opposition.
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ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — St. Paul Public Schools officials have sent 2,000 water bottles and several hundred fans to help students cope with the heat in a district where two-thirds of schools don’t have air conditioning.
The Pioneer Press reports that the district doesn’t deem air conditioning a necessity at most facilities because they’re closed during the hottest months of the year.
Capitol Hill Gifted and Talented Magnet teacher Mark Westpfahl says the indoor temperature reached 101 degrees (38 Celsius) inside his classroom Tuesday.
Facilities director Tom Parent says secondary schools tend to have air conditioning but elementary schools do not.
The district plants to spend $16 million to improve or install new cooling systems. Parent says three high schools will get air conditioning for the first time, while cheaper options are being considered for elementary schools.
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Inside Wichita: 'It’s nuts in here!'
Although always busy, Christmas season brings an extra level of frantic activity to the Nifty Nut House in Wichita.( Video by Fernando Salazar/The Wichita Eagle)
YEREVAN, APRIL 18, ARMENPRESS. One of the frontrunners in the French presidential election, far-right leader Marine Le Pen, says she would suspend all legal immigration to France, BBC reports.
The National Front (FN) leader told a rally that she wanted to stop "a mad, uncontrolled situation".
Polls suggest she is neck and neck with centrist Emmanuel Macron, ahead of Sunday's first round of voting.
Mr Macron warned voters that choosing far-left candidate Jean-Luc Mélenchon would be like Cuba without the sun.
Opinion polls predict that Mr Macron and Ms Le Pen will reach the second round on 7 May. But it looks like a very tight race.
Switzerland offers the world's best earnings prospects, with a good work-life balance and excellent work culture, according to research Switzerland has been named as the best country for expat workers, with the UK jumping into the top 10, a study shows. A survey among 26,000 expats in 100 countries ranked Switzerland top for the second year in a row, followed by Germany, Sweden, the United Arab Emirates, Norway and Singapore.
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Joey King and Jacob Elordi are having a nice time together!
The 18-year-old Wish Upon actress and the Swinging Safari actor were both seen together at the Farmer’s Market on Sunday (April 22) in Studio City, Calif.
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The two were seen shopping for fresh produce hand-in-hand while strolling through the market.
The two were seen looking stylish together earlier in the month shopping in Los Angeles. The duo also recently coupled up for the Daily Front Row Fashion Awards.
Joey and Jacob have been dating for the past year after meeting on the set of their upcoming Netflix movie The Kissing Booth in South Africa. The movie will debut on the streaming service on May 11!
Welcome to the rolling news live blog - all the latest news and traffic, travel, sport and weather updates for Bristol and the West on Tuesday, April 18.
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Shares of Jamna Auto Industries added nearly 3 percent intraday Thursday as company signed technology transfer agreement with Tinsley Bridge.
The company has entered into a technology transfer and technical assistance agreement with Tinsley Bridge (TBL), UK for transfer of TBL's extralite spring technology and special steel technology to the company.
The Tinsley Bridge is located in Sheffield, UK and is highly accredited engineering and manufacturing group in the automotive, nuclear, rail, defence, renewables, machine knives and energy sectors.
The technology from TBL will enable the company to manufacture high stress, lighter springs with increased life for the commercial vehicles.
At 11:02 hrs Jamna Auto Industries was quoting at Rs 94.65, up Rs 1.30, or 1.39 percent on the BSE.
In the last 9-month the share price increased by 104 percent.
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A Waterloo bakery has captured a break and enter at their business on camera and now the owner is sharing the footage with the public.
Bread and Bretzel Bakery is located on Toll Gate Boulevard and the owner says the incident happened early Saturday morning.
The owner has since shared the video on the shop’s social media page.
In the footage a suspect is seen walking up to the front door and smashing it in around 5:30 a.m.
Once inside he took the cash register and computer device connected to it.
Roland Daldrub, the bakery’s owner, took over the bakery five years ago saying the incident is a bit of a setback, and after giving the surveillance footage to police, he said he didn’t want to see neighbouring businesses to go through the same thing.
“I thought if it’s any use to the neighbourhood might as well make it public,” Daldrub said.
The suspect is described as a white man wearing black pants and a dark hooded sweater with a black baseball hat.
Police are currently investigating.
MARBLEHEAD, Ohio — A 77-year-old man in Ohio has pleaded guilty to raping a woman who posted a Snapchat video of herself being attacked.
James Allen says he had been drinking and did not remember what happened.
Police in Danbury Township, near Marblehead, arrested Allen in early August after the victim's friend saw the Snapchat video and alerted officers. Ottawa County Prosecutor James VanEerten says the video clearly showed a sexual assault taking place.
Prosecutors say Allen pleaded guilty Friday to rape and faces up to 11 years in prison when he is sentenced in December.
Peep Show: Watch Us Calculate The Speed Of Light With Stale Easter Treats
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If you just celebrated Easter, you might have some stale marshmallow Peeps lying around the house. And if you want to avoid eating those Peeps, they are the perfect material for a science experiment you can do in your own kitchen.
With the help of a ruler and a microwave, you can use leftover Peeps to calculate one of the constants of the universe — the speed of light.
It might sound crazy, but all will be revealed in this video from NPR's science YouTube channel, Skunk Bear. As a bonus, you'll also get to see animated Peeps illustrate the history of the search for the speed of light going back to Galileo.
Port Authority police arrested a former high school basketball star from Brooklyn on Monday in Jersey City. A former Brooklyn basketball star was arrested Monday in Jersey City after police say they caught him with counterfeit dollar bills, stolen and fraudulent credit cards, and a forged driver's license.
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The Hermitage foreshore walking track is one of Sydney's great coastal walks. But unlike the others which are at the top of the tourist's to-do list, this one is still kept secret. Along the track, you will take in the views of Shark Island, the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the grounds of Strickland House and stumble upon a number of secluded beaches.
State Sen. Jake Corman, R-Bellefonte, addressed about 150 constituents at a town hall gathering April 3 at Celebration Hall in State College. Pennsylvania is already on the hook for about $200 billion in pension benefits for state employees over the next 32 years, and because of this, state Sen. Jake Corman, R-Bellefonte, said funding for other state services will suffer.
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If you're planning to rent your home out to overnight guests in the town of Orange, you're now required to register with town officials.
People hold signs as they participate in the "Families Belong Together: Freedom for Immigrants" march on Saturday, June 30, 2018, in Los Angeles. In major cities and tiny towns, marchers gathered across America, moved by accounts of children separated from their parents at the U.S.-Mexico border, in the latest act of mass resistance against President Donald Trump's immigration policies. AP Photo by Willy Sanjuan/Invision
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, left, tries to move the ball as Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry defends in the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, in Denver. David Zalubowski AP Photo
Texas Department of Public Safety spokesman Lt. Johnny Hernandez said the two men were driving southbound on Ebony Road when the passenger, Jacob Israel Flores, 28, fell off the ATV and sustained major injuries.
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Feb 15 (Reuters) - The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services proposed on Wednesday to reduce the period for the enrollment for individual Obamacare plans for 2018, as part of the agency's efforts to stabilize the individual insurance market.
The rule proposes to shorten the upcoming annual open enrollment period for the individual market to Nov. 1-Dec. 15, 2017. (http://go.cms.gov/2kJGOpw)
The change will align the marketplaces with the employer-sponsored insurance market and Medicare, and help lower prices by reducing adverse selection, said the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, a division of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.
The proposal also suggests changes to the special enrollment periods, guaranteed availability and network adequacy rules. (Reporting by Ankur Banerjee in Bengaluru; Editing by Sriraj Kalluvila)
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Fostoria police are investigating a Wednesday night shooting. The Courier reports the incident happened around 10:30 p.m. in analley between Tiffin and South Streets, near the 200 block of Poplar Street.
Fostoria Fire Division EMS took the victim to ProMedica Fostoria Community Hospital for treatment. Emergency responders called for a medical helicopter to meet them at the hospital.
Media partner WTOL 11 reports the shooter is also receiving medical treatment for injuries suffered during the altercation.
The incident remains under investigation. Officials haven’t released the name of the victim or his condition.
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Movie prop money has been found in circulation in Juneau, Alaska. Similar prop money was found circulating in Missouri in November 2016.
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Toke Makinwa Advises Women To Stop Fighting Over Men, Fans React
Media personality, Toke Makinwa has an important piece of advice for ladies who fight over men. She shared the quote above via IG minutes ago and wrote; “Straight up 100%. Leave the battling and arguing for the boardroom ladies, leave his a*s, build you an empire and become a Boss!” Source: Instagram
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This blackhead removal uses products you probably already have at home. heyitsfeiii/YouTube
Korean beauty expert Fei — who goes by the YouTube username heyitsfeiii— revealed her simple routine for melting blackheads overnight.
She starts by applying a generous layer of Vaseline on and around her nose.
Fei recommends 100% petroleum jelly without any additives.
She then covers her nose with two layers of plastic wrap, being careful to leave her nostrils uncovered.
After letting the plastic wrap sit overnight, she uses two Q-tips to gently press out the gunk in her pores.
She then uses her fingers to press out any particularly stubborn blackheads.
The process gets a 10 out of 10 from her and she said it's one of the best methods she's tried.
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Calgary City Council has voted 10-5 to make secondary suites a discretionary use city-wide.
The change will still take some work on administration's part, and another vote to approve the final bylaw change in the first quarter of 2018, but it will end the debates in council every time a citizen wants to put a suite in their basement or above their garage.
Once the bylaw is amended, city administrators will look at each application to see if citizens meet requirements. Neighbours who wish to appeal will do so at the Subdivision Development and Appeal Board.
"Council has made an extraordinarily important step today," said Mayor Naheed Nenshi after the vote.
He called the 10-5 vote an overwhelming majority, and said it should lead to a fix of the problem of illegal suites.
Councillors also voted to make the secondary suite registry a mandatory part of making a suite legal, and they voted to reinstate fees, which had been waived in an attempt to encourage more people to legitimize their illegal suites.
March 29 Grammer Ag
* Grammer ceo says has identified 4 takeover targets, could announce buy in upcoming months
* Grammer ceo says wants to build new product groups via acquisitions, already has something on radar
* Grammer says medium-term target is for ebit margin of 7 percent
* Grammer says wants to increase sales to over 2.2 billion eur by 2021 Further company coverage:
A Durham group began the New Year pushing a message of peace with the first ever Week of Peace in the city.
May 3 Spire Inc
* Spire reports second quarter results
* Q2 earnings per share $2.36
* Q2 earnings per share view $2.37 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Reaffirms FY 2017 economic earnings per share view $3.50 to $3.60
* Sets quarterly dividend of $0.525 per share
* Five-Year capital expenditures forecast through 2021 increased to nearly $2.3 billion
* Now anticipate capex for fiscal 2017 to be about $445 million, up from original estimate of $410 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
2018 Awards Contender Series! Learn about all the movies getting buzz about as we lead up to the Oscars! On this episode, the GeekScholars host a spoiler-free discussion and review of The Shape of Water, a romantic-fantasy period piece about a mute woman who falls in love with a mysterious captured creature that lives in water.
What to Watch This Weekend is a weekly podcast from GeekScholars Movie News. Each Friday, the GeekScholars present a spoiler-free review of a film that has just become available in the past week to watch by renting, streaming, or purchasing.
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BUENOS AIRES Feb 14 Argentina's Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. posted a net profit of 6.02 billion pesos ($378 million) in full-year 2016, the company said on Tuesday, beating average analyst estimates for a net profit of 5.87 billion pesos.
BRASILIA (Reuters) - Brazil’s planning minister on Monday acknowledged the possibility of delaying a key vote on a bill cutting social security spending to 2018 but said its approval would be difficult then, an election year.
FILE PHOTO: Brazil's Planning Minister Dyogo Henrique de Oliveira gestures during a news conference in Brasilia, Brazil June 29, 2017. REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino
Speaking at an event in Brasília, Planning Minister Dyogo Oliveira said lawmakers must pass the unpopular bill, which curtails the costly pension system, or risk endangering the nation’s fiscal situation.
An Amarillo teen drowned while vacationing in Corpus Christi over spring break.
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According to the Corpus Christi Caller-Times, Marley McElroy, 14, was swimming with her family near the South Jetty at Packery Channel in Corpus Christi on Friday.
Family members noticed she had been missing for around 10 minutes.
She was located in the water and brought to shore, where CPR was performed on her until paramedics arrived.
She was transported to Corpus Christi Medical Center-Bay Area before being transferred to Driscoll Children's Hospital, where she died on Saturday.
A benefit account has been set up for the family at Amarillo National Bank.
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Marley McElroy Benefit Account
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Wizkid, 2Baba, Other Stars Show Support For Emma Ugolee Who Needs N50M for Kidney Transplant
TV Host, Emma Ugolee is down with kidney disease. This was announced by legendary comedian Ali Baba who took to his Instagram Page to reveal details of the media guru’s recent battle with the disease. Ugolee needs to undergo kidney transplant and is unable to financially support himself alone anymore. He has battled kidney disease […]
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) - Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens says he wants his five new appointees to the state veterans commission to fire the leader of the embattled St. Louis Veterans Home.
Greitens during his Monday announcement said he's calling for changes in leadership after an independent investigation found substandard care at the home.
Some patients, families and staff have complained for months about care at the home. But prior reviews didn't turn up any wrongdoing.
Greitens last month called for another investigation by Massachusetts nursing home consultant Harmony Healthcare International, which recommended an immediate change in leadership.
Greitens now says he wants Administrator Rolando Carter and Missouri Veterans Commission Executive Director Larry Kay to be replaced.
Neither Kay nor Carter immediately returned Associated Press requests for comment Monday.
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Bogdanovic will not play Monday against the Pistons due to a sore left hamstring, James Ham of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Bogdanovic apparently picked up the injury during Saturday's loss to Utah, in which he played 27 minutes and finished with 12 points and two assists. The 25-year-old rookie should be considered day-to-day in advance of Thursday's game against Atlanta, and the likes of Frank Mason, Buddy Hield, Justin Jackson and Garrett Temple could each pick up a few extra minutes in his stead.
While Carlotta enjoys being with Maurice more often, she continues to prioritize her family, which includes protecting them at all costs.
A 38-year-old Brandon woman was arrested on New Year’s Day after allegedly driving to the Brandon police station impaired.
Police say the woman showed up just before noon on Sunday and demanded police arrest her husband. She didn’t tell officers what was going on or provided her name.
Police determined the woman was impaired and placed her under arrest. The woman’s husband got out of the vehicle and walked into the police station with several scratches on his face. He told officers that his wife had assaulted him after a long night of domestic abuse.
The woman was also arrested for assault and released to appear in court on January 5.
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Arsenal are experiencing a summer of change following Arsene Wenger’s departure and Unai Emery’s appointment as his replacement.
Sven Mislintat and Raul Sanllehi are working on transfers for Emery in the Gunners’ new continental model with a number of targets identified.
Caglar Soyuncu and Lucas Torreira are among the rising stars linked with moves to the Emirates as the Emery era gets underway.
And reports indicate Srarfi is on Arsenal’s radar as they look to sign some of the hottest prospects in world football.
Built on a checkered aluminum frame with a stainless slide, the Vigil Series of 1911s offers an affordiable entry into the Dan Wesson line of handguns. The Vigil Series is available in four variants, including in sizes of CCO up to Government — as well as suppressor-ready. Each variant is equipped with a tritium front sight, serrated rear, roundbutt and the popular Shadow cocobolo grips. Available in 9mm and .45 ACP with a Black Duty finish.
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For World Book Day 2018, the AMAR International Charitable Foundation has delivered over 6,000 illustrated children’s books to displaced children in Iraq, all specifically designed for IDP youth.
Hussein Al-Alak (pictured below), who is running the Manchester 10k on behalf of AMAR, said:
“It’s the only charity in the United Kingdom that supports health, education and, more importantly, mental health programmes, in Iraq …
“You’ve got a lot of amazing causes [in the race] and it’s nice to be able to say: ‘This is what we’re doing at AMAR’.“
You can help AMAR in its essential work in Iraq by donating here.
YOKOSUKA, Japan (AP) - An industrial group developing nuclear decommissioning technology has unveiled a swimming robot designed to be used underwater to investigate damage in three reactors at the wrecked Fukushima Dai-Ichi plant in northeastern Japan.
Remote controlled robots are key to the decades-long decommissioning process, but super-high radiation hampered earlier attempts to probe damage to the reactors from meltdowns following a massive earthquake and tsunami in March 2011.
The developers said Thursday they plan to send the probe into the primary containment vessel of Unit 3 at Fukushima this summer to study the extent of damage and locate parts of melted fuel that is thought to have fallen to the bottom of the chamber and been submerged by highly radioactive water.
Japan hopes to start removing the fuel after Tokyo's 2020 Olympics.
Four western Colorado residents who served on the Bureau of Land Management's northwest regional advisory council have been appointed to the southwest council. Mesa County Commissioner John Justman, Fruita Mayor Lori Buck, Joe Neuhof of Grand Junction and John Potter of Loma were appointed to the council as a result of the shift in BLM boundaries that puts Mesa County in the southwest resource advisory council.
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 3 Evening' game
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Missouri Lottery's "Pick 3 Evening" game were:
5-0-8
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UPDATE 1-Workers end strike at CNR's Ivory Coast operations
ABIDJAN, Feb 15 Workers at Canadian Natural Resources' (CNR) Baobab and Espoir oil and gas fields in Ivory Coast on Wednesday ended a strike over employment conditions launched last week, the head of their union said.
POLICE on Tuesday issued a wanted bulletin for Damian Bissoon, 31, in relation to the murder of Taj Andrew Jarvis on March 30, 2018 at Barr and Alexander Streets, Kitty, Georgetown.
Bissoon’s last known address is Lot 34 Shell Road, Kitty, Georgetown.
Jarvis, a labourer was fatally stabbed during an attempted robbery on Good Friday evening after he and a friend were attacked while walking along Alexander Street, Kitty.
Taj Andrew Jarvis, 27, of Dowding Street, Kitty sustained stab wounds to his chest and chin and was rushed to the Georgetown Public Hospital (GPH) where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
Anyone with information that may lead to the arrest of Bissoon is asked to contact the police on telephone numbers 226-2870, 229-2655, 229-2289, 227-1149, 226-7065, 911 or the nearest police station.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Republican-led Tennessee House has passed legislation aiming to require certain able-bodied TennCare recipients to spend 20 hours a week working, volunteering or attending school.
The House’s favorable vote Monday came hours after Republican Gov. Bill Haslam said he would sign the legislation. It first needs Senate approval.
The bill by Republican House Speaker Beth Harwell seeks a waiver under President Donald Trump’s administration, which is allowing state Medicaid work requirements.
It looks to use Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program money.
Parents and caretakers of children 6 years or older would be affected.
House Democratic Caucus Chairman Mike Stewart criticized the bill, saying it would make it harder for poor mothers to access health care.
Fellow Republican sponsor Rep. Dan Howell says all they’re doing is requesting the waiver.
BEIJING (AP) — Chinese President Xi Jinping has struck a stridently nationalistic tone in his closing address to the annual session of the ceremonial parliament at which term limits on his rule were abolished.
Xi told the nearly 3,000 delegates to the National People’s Congress on Tuesday that “not one inch” of Chinese territory would ever be separated from the nation.
He declared that any attempt to separate Taiwan from the Chinese nation was “doomed to failure,” despite the self-governing island democracy’s de-facto independent status.
He said Chinese are “closer now than at any time in history to realizing the great rejuvenation of the Chinese people.”
The congress’ most significant achievement was the passage of a constitutional amendment ending term limits on the president and vice president, allowing Xi to rule indefinitely.
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The El Pollo Loco off of Ramon Rd. in Cathedral City was robbed around 8:30pm on Sunday, March 12th. The suspect was armed at the time but nobody involved was injured.
An El Pollo Loco employee told KMIR that the restaurant and some customers were both robbed at gunpoint.
The race of the suspect is unknown but they were last seen wearing a gray sweatshirt. No video has been recovered from the location and the amount of money stolen is unknown.
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A West Virginia man has been sentenced to one year and one day in federal prison for possessing a pipe bomb.
U.S. Attorney Mike Stuart says in a news release that 31-year-old Steven Jones of Ripley was sentenced in federal court in Charleston.
Jones admitted in court to making a pipe bomb in his garage in November. Stuart says a tip from the public “prevented what could have been a horrific tragedy.”
Prosecutors say Jones also admitted building and detonating two other pipe bombs and posting videos of the explosions on the internet.
Country Inns & Suites By CarlsonSM, a leading upper midscale hotel brand, today announced the opening of Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Shreveport-Airport, LA. Located at 5020 Hollywood Avenue, the hotel provides convenience to travelers as it less than a mile from the Shreveport Regional Airport.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from detained immigrant mothers and their children who claim they will be persecuted if they are returned to their Latin American homelands.
The justices on Monday left in place a lower court ruling that said the families did not have a right to contest their deportation in federal court.
The 28 mothers and their 33 children were arrested in Texas soon after crossing the border illegally, and immigration officials rejected their asylum claims. The immigrants came from Honduras, Guatemala and Ecuador.
They argued they were entitled to a hearing before an independent federal judge.
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TV actor Gaurav Chopra’s new year hasn’t started on a happy note: The Uttaran actor was voted out of Bigg Boss 10 on Sunday night.
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Gaurav’s elimination leaves Bani Judge, Manveer Gujjar, Manu Punjabi, Lopamudra Raut, Nitibha Kaul, Monalisa, Rohan Mehra and Om Swamiji in the game.
Bani was relieved to know that she was safe but was clearly upset to see her friend leave the house. Even Nitibha, Lopa, Manu and Monalisa were tearful. Before exiting, Gaurav thanked his fans for their support after coming out of the house.
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Thank u for the warmth.. — gaurav chopra (@gauravchopraa) January 1, 2017
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LONDON — British Prime Minister Theresa May says there is a new sense of optimism in the talks to secure Britain’s departure from the European Union.
May is set to address the House of Commons on Monday, updating lawmakers on the negotiations just days after hammering out a deal with the EU on the so-called divorce issues, including the Irish border and Britain’s financial obligations. Brexit talks are now expected to move onto trade and security co-operation.
But Britain’s argument that nothing is settled until all is agreed upon is causing unease among other countries involved in the decision. Irish officials have rejected assertions that the deal is merely a “statement of intent” rather than legally binding.
The Irish government branded the view “bizarre” and insisted that an agreement is binding.
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(4:25) Blowing glass
(6:50) The Lego Batman Movie review
(10:20) IBM roping in remote workers
(14:10) Our leaders wear jeans
(17:05) Trusting AWS status reports
(24:03) Verizon may be selling its cloud
(29:03) AWS won’t turn into IBM
(30:15) Serverless nonsense
(32:23) Uber blamed for divorce
(34:00) Apple boss: Fake news “killing minds”?
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SADIQABAD - A man threw acid in her sister-in-law's face over suspicion that she had cast a spell on him in Sadiqabad City police precincts.
Khalida Parveen, resident of Tibba Zahir Peer, told the police that her husband Asghar Ali was on work when his brother Sarwar came and threw acid in her face, alleging that she had cast a spell on him. She said that on her hue and cry, people gathered at their house at which the accused fled away. "The acid burnt my arm and legs," she added. The police registered a case against the accused and started investigation.
Dawn of the CYBORG? Bendable batteries created which can be implanted in humans
Researchers from China’s Fudan University have created flexible batteries that can be implanted into humans as they do not have the toxic chemicals used to make traditional versions of the power source.
The team say that the breakthrough could have huge implications for medicines and treatments and will be a game changer in wearable and implanted technology.
Yonggang Wang, one of the researchers from Fudan, said: “Current batteries like the lithium-ion ones used in medical implants generally come in rigid shapes.
“Additionally, most of the reported flexible batteries are based on flammable organic or corrosive electrolytes, which suffer from safety hazards and poor biocompatibility for wearable devices, let alone implantable ones.”
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April 20 Bill O'Reilly will receive a maximum of one year's salary following his ouster Wednesday from Fox News, according to a source familiar with the situation.
Fox News parent Twenty-First Century Fox Inc announced Wednesday it had parted ways with the star cable news host, ending his more than 20-year career, following allegations of sexual harassment from a number of women.
The source declined to comment on O'Reilly's annual salary, but CNN reported on Thursday that the host's new contract provided about $25 million a year. (Reporting By Jessica Toonkel; Editing by Tom Brown)
About Easingwold Community Car Scheme
The Community Car Scheme is intended to help people who have difficulty using public transport or who have to travel where or when there is no public transport available. It can assist clients in attending healthcare or social appointments and is run using volunteer drivers. The Scheme uses volunteer drivers using their own cars, who are paid a mileage allowance. Bookings must be made at least 48 hours in advance.
The attacker fired at random in the packed Reina night club, just one hour into the new year. Some people were seen jumping into the Bosphorus to get away. There were an estimated 700 people inside when the attack took place. The night club is a popular venue among foreigners.
Officials were speaking of a single attacker, possibly a lone wolf linked to IS, but other reports were citing various gunmen. The attacker(s) managed to flee the scene. A manhunt was underway immediately after the tragedy.
Didier Reynders confirmed on Twitter that "we fear that a Belgian died in the Istanbul attack. My thoughts are with his friends and family."
HOUSTON (AP) - The number of rigs exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. declined by four this week to 936.
That's up from the 524 rigs that were active a year ago.
Houston oilfield services company Baker Hughes said Friday that 748 rigs sought oil and 187 explored for natural gas this week. One was listed as miscellaneous.
Among major oil- and gas-producing states, Oklahoma gained three rigs and Colorado added one.
Texas lost three rigs, Pennsylvania and Wyoming lost two each, and Louisiana shed one rig.
Alaska, Arkansas, California, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, Utah and West Virginia were unchanged.
The U.S. rig count peaked at 4,530 in 1981. It bottomed out in May of 2016 at 404.
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South African DJ Black Coffee presents a musical postcard and snapshot of the sounds and vibes of his 2018 Ibiza residency in the second season of his Apple Beats 1 Radio show.
Every track played on the show is by an artist joining Black Coffee on the White Island this summer.
Expect a melodic journey through sound with the likes of Themba, Enoo Napa, Culoe De Song, Guy Gerber, Jamie Jones, Serge Devant and more.
HERE'S WHAT BLACK COFFEE HAS TO SAY ABOUT THE SHOW:
"Season 2 of my radio show will be taking place in Ibiza and dedicated to the Ibizan summer as well as the second year of my residency at Hi. Ibiza, being the centre of the world during the summer as far as clubbing creates the perfect atmosphere -- it will be recorded live from the club and also showcasing some of the cool friends and talent around me."
Listen every 2 weeks starting Saturday, 2 June at 23:00 on Apple Music.
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The strongest domestic demand in years helped drive Japanese gross domestic product (GDP) to a sixth consecutive quarter of expansion, elevating hopes for a sustainable recovery in an economy that’s been better known in recent years for tepid and a declining population than beating forecasts.
Private consumption adjusted for inflation, which accounts for about 57 per cent of real GDP, gained 0.9 per cent from the first quarter. Business spending advanced 2.4 per cent. In current yen terms, the size of the economy rose to 545 trillion yen ($4.97 trillion).
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China's securities regulator approved four new IPO applications during the past week, which will raise up to 5.1 billion yuan (more than 800 million U.S. dollars) in the A-share market.
One company will be listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange, two on the Shenzhen small and medium enterprises board, and one on the NASDAQ-style ChiNext board, according to the China Securities Regulatory Commission.
The firms and their underwriters will confirm dates and publish prospectuses following discussions with the exchanges.
NEW YORK — Stephanie Blythe, the renowned American mezzo-soprano, is back at the Metropolitan Opera for a new role as the wicked stepmother in Jules Massenet’s version of the Cinderella story “Cendrillon.”
Blythe, who made her debut 23 years ago, acknowledges that she was nervous on opening night, feeling “the butterflies coming up” as she sat backstage. But she let the imperious, overbearing character she plays take over and then “everything was calm, everything was fine.”
“Cendrillon” also stars Joyce DiDonato as Cinderella and Alice Coote as Prince Charming. It will be broadcast to movie theatres on Saturday as the final Live in HD presentation from the Met this season.
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BOSTON (AP) – The panel set up to regulate the state’s new marijuana industry has opted to delay action on the launch of the proposed home delivery of the drug and so-called “cannabis cafes” where individuals could smoke the drug in a communal setting.
The five-member Cannabis Control Commission voted Monday to postpone licensing home deliveries and the cafes until the fall while pushing forward to finalize regulations allowing the commercial sale of the drug in Massachusetts by July 1.
Republican Gov. Charlie Baker and law enforcement officials have voiced opposition to allowing pot cafes, saying they could pose a risk to public safety and public health.
Supporters of the voter-approved law legalizing recreational marijuana in Massachusetts say there’s nothing unusual about licensing cafes where patrons could gather and legally use marijuana with friends.
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Thompson (leg) reverted to the Redskins' injured reserve Monday after clearing waivers, Stephen Czarda of Redskins.com reports.
Thompson was among a large group of receivers competing for a depth role on the club, so his odds for landing on the final roster were long. Unless he and the team reach an injury settlement, the 25-year-old will remain on the IR until the end of the season.
× Trial in Shirley Carter Wrongful Death Lawsuit Continues
KNOXVILLE, Iowa — Shirley Carter was shot and killed in her Lacona home back in 2015.
No arrests have been made in her murder, but her husband Bill and son Billy are pointing the finger at Shirley’s other son, Jason Carter.
Meanwhile, Jason Carter claims his dad pulled the trigger.
Monday, Bill Carter will be called back to the stand in the wrongful death civil lawsuit trial.
On Friday, Bill testified about the last day he saw his wife alive. He said it was the morning of June 19 and he had just dropped Shirley off after their usual coffee routine before he went to load and unload grain.
The next time he saw her, she was dead in their home.
While he was grieving, he says Jason came in the house and pointed out different parts of the crime scene. He also told Bill the office looked ransacked.
Jason Carter is expected to take the stand sometime this week.
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A pre-trial hearing scheduled Thursday in Smith County for 25-year-old capital murder suspect Gustavo Zavalla-Garcia of Bullard has been rescheduled for October 12. Zavalla-Garcia is facing the death penalty for allegedly abducting and killing 10-year-old Kayla Gomez-Orozco last November. No reason for the postponement was given.
Neal scored two third-period goals during Friday's 2-1 win over Dallas. He also recorded four shots, four hits and a minor penalty.
The veteran winger was nursing a hand injury throughout training camp and wasn't a lock to suit up for Friday's game, so his huge third period was all the more special. While the Vegas roster doesn't jump off the page, the Golden Knights should be competitive most nights. As a result, Neal has the potential to move the needle across all fantasy categories and turn in a serviceable campaign. It's definitely important to note that staying healthy will be the key to Neal's virtual value, though.
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Vanchiyoor Police on Tuesday arrested a 52-year-old man who has been evading arrest after fatally stabbing his son-in-law when the latter came to visit his wife at a private hospital in the city on April 15. Udaya Kumar of Kalliyur was arrested from the city when he landed here from his hideout in Tamil Nadu.The murder happened when of Krishna Kumar who had married Uday’s elder daughter came to visit his wife who had delivered a baby.
According to the police, on the day of the incident, Udaya and his son-in-law had an argument at the hospital, and he drew his knife and stabbed Krishna and a friend who had accompanied him. Krishna suffered deep stab wounds on the left side of his chest and died on the spot.The accused then escaped to Tamil Nadu where he was hiding. It was upon his return he was picked up by the police.
AP) – A 19-year-old man and a second person have been arrested on allegations that they conspired to hire a gunman to kill the teen’s father, a jeweler slain in his home in March.
Travis County sheriff’s officials say Nicolas Patrick Shaughnessy and Jaclyn Alexa Edison, also 19, were arrested Tuesday each on a count of criminal solicitation to commit capital murder. They were being held Wednesday at the Travis County jail.
Shaughnessy’s mother, Corey Shaughnessy, had called 911 in the early morning hours of March 2 to report an intruder in their Austin home.Responding deputies found the body of Theodore Shaughnessy.
Authorities say the plot also called for his wife to be killed, but she was unharmed. The shooter has not been apprehended. Online jail records don’t list attorneys for the younger Shaughnessy or Edison.
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The Krewe of Highland is pitching in $4,500 to help keep the neighborhood well-lit and festive throughout the year and to give bicyclists a pit stop for repairs and pumping up their tires. The krewe presented a check Tuesday afternoon to the City of Shreveport's Parks and Recreation Department that will go toward electrical upgrades and a bicycle repair station in Columbia Park.
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The MTSU men's basketball team reacts to the big news. (WSMV)
March Madness is upon us, and MTSU is getting ready to play in the big dance.
Excitement filled the air in Murfreesboro on Selection Sunday after the players found out they would be heading back to the NCAA Tournament.
The No. 12 seed Blue Raiders will take on No. 5 seed Minnesota at 3 p.m. Thursday in Milwaukee.
Vanderbilt is also saying hello to the madness. They will be playing in Salt Lake City against Northwestern at 3:30 p.m. Thursday.
This will be Vanderbilt's 15th trip to the big tournament.
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Stillman Valley's baseball team broke a 2-2 tie in the top of the 7th, beating host Sterling, 3-2, in the 3-A Sectional semifinal on Sterling's home field. With the Cardinals up with the bases loaded and one out, Jonah Anderson hit a chopper to third base, which the Golden Warriors turned into an out at home. But the catcher's throw to first was not in time to double off Anderson, and Andrew Wilhite hustled around to score what proved to be the game-winning run.
Evan Christiansen came on in the bottom half of the 7th inning to strike out the side, sealing Stillman Valley's victory. The win puts the Cardinals into the Sectional title game in Sterling, Saturday at 11 a.m. against Burlington Central.
Salim Sallhe, spokesman for the governor of Logar province, said the incident happened on Sunday in a remote area of the Mohammad Agha district where the government does not hold authority. Sallhe says a preliminary police investigation says the stoning did not take place in public.
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A 106-year-old Edwardian-style building in Edmonton’s Oliver neighbourhood now has assurances its character will be preserved and protected after receiving a heritage designation.
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Jail officials say Wendy Vowinckel is accused of sexually assaulting a male inmate.
They say she was taken into custody after information was investigated last Friday by county sheriff’s detectives.
Authorities say Vowinckel was booked into jail Monday night on four counts of criminal sexual penetration and one count of intimidating or threatening a witness.
Jail officials say Vowinckel is being held without bond and has been placed on administrative leave with pay pending the outcome of internal and external investigations.
It’s unclear if she has a lawyer yet.
Vowinckel was hired by the detention center in September 2011.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Melania Trump and Brigitte Macron have ditched the White House for the nearby National Gallery of Art to see the works of Paul Cezanne.
Wearing white suits and high heels, the first ladies of the United States and France toured an exhibit of about 60 works by the French post-impressionist painter.
They paused near a portrait of Cézanne's father reading a newspaper. Mary Morton, the musem's curator of French paintings, explained that Cezanne had a difficult relationship with his father, who was a banker.
The two first ladies then strolled through the building's Rotunda and past a statue of Mercury.
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NOG says it plans to use the proceeds to continue to pursue acquisition opportunities, to fund its drilling program and for general corporate purposes other than debt repayment.
Separately, NOG says it expects Q1 average daily production to increase by 5%-6% Q/Q and raises FY 2018 production guidance, now seeing an 18%-22% Y/Y increase compared to prior guidance indicating a 16%-20% gain.
Police are investigating the death of a woman in Thornton.
There has been a police presence at a house in Donald Crescent in the town since this morning (Tuesday, February 14), with scene of crime officers seen at the location.
A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: “Police in Glenrothes were called to an address in Donald Crescent, Thornton, around 8am on Tuesday, February 14, in relation to the death of a 39-year-old woman.
“The death is currently being treated as unexplained and enquiries are ongoing into the full circumstances.”
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The murder case against New York real estate heir Robert Durst took a trip back in time Tuesday to the mysterious disappearance of his first wife in 1982. AP PHOTOS: In keeping with tradition, dozens of couples have obtained marriage licenses in Las Vegas this Valentine's Day.
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Dr. Al Nuaimi said the AED90-million second phase is 55 percent complete and is expected to be finished during the second quarter of the year.
''The RAK Ring Road once completed will reduce travel time for vehicles to the emirate by more than 30 percent and will serve the emirate for the next 30 years,'' the minister said.
It will give motorists from Ras Al-Khaimah easy access to highways leading to Abu Dhabi, Dubai and other neighbouring emirates, he added.
In the emirate of Umm Al Quwain, the minister inspected the three-storey building of the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs, which is expected to be completed by the third quarter of 2018.
A prominent white nationalist website that promoted a Virginia rally that ended in deadly violence Saturday is losing its internet domain host.
GoDaddy tweeted late Sunday night that it has given the Daily Stormer 24 hours to move its domain to another provider because the site has violated the Scottsdale, Arizona-based company’s terms of service.
The site’s labeling of a woman killed in an attack at the event in Charlottesville as “fat” and “childless” prompted the move, according to GoDaddy spokesman Dan Race. Heather Heyer was killed Saturday when police say a man plowed his car into a group of demonstrators protesting the white nationalist rally.
“Given their latest article comes on the immediate heels of a violent act, we believe this type of article could incite additional violence, which violates our terms of service,” Race said in an emailed statement.
Shortly after GoDaddy tweeted its decision, the site posted an article claiming it had been hacked and would be shut down.
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BENTONVILLE -- Police and fire officials are conducting a joint investigation into a fatal structure fire early Monday morning, according to a news release.
A man was found dead inside a home at 1901 S.W. E St. after a fire was reported about 7:53 a.m., the release said. Police are not releasing the man's name until his family is notified, according to Gene Page, Bentonville police spokesman.
Four firetrucks and three police cruisers were still on scene around 9 a.m. Most of E Street was blocked off while firefighters worked to extinguish the blaze.
Page said no one was transported from the scene and added the investigation is ongoing.
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MILAN—A lone Italian gunman wounded six African immigrants in a two-hour drive-by shooting spree Saturday in a small Italian city where just days earlier a Nigerian man was arrested in the gruesome killing of a teenager, officials said.
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Actor Dean Winters — known for his roles in HBO’s dark prison drama “Oz” and his appearances on “30 Rock” and “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” — has been spotted house-hunting downtown.
One unit that caught his eye was at 166 Perry St. in the West Village, where he returned several times to tour a $2.75 million unit.
This chic two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment is designed by its current owner, designer Stephanie Michaan of The Interior, a lifestyle brand and shop. Michaan bought the second-floor unit for $1.96 million in 2011.
She originally listed it for $2.99 million in 2014, StreetEasy shows.
The apartment comes with 10-foot ceilings, dark-colored wide-plank floors and an open floor plan.
There’s also a gourmet chef’s kitchen with a built-in wine fridge and smart-home perks like custom, remote-controlled blackout shades.
Building amenities include a gym, a recently renovated lobby and a roof terrace.
The listing brokers are Douglas Elliman’s Holly Parker and Alexandra McDevitt.
March 31 Mosaic Co
* The Mosaic Company reports production outage at Esterhazy K2 mine
* Mosaic Co - company estimates a loss of production in range of 200,000 to 300,000 tonnes
* Mosaic Co - incident occurred in later part of Q1 and is not expected to materially impact Q1 potash results
* Mosaic Co - incident expected to negatively impact Q2 sales volumes
* Company expects the skip to be repaired and resume operations in next several days
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Weather forecast update at 5:30pm:
Welcome to your weekend! In the wake of a cold front Friday evening, we will see variable cloud with sunny breaks on Saturday. However a slim chance of a shower will remain in the forecast for the valleys, and a moderate chance of a shower will remain in the forecast for areas near the mountains.
We will dry out and brighten up for the rest of the Thanksgiving long weekend when high pressure rebuilds.
This weekend’s daytime high range: 10 to 15C
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Perry Public Library will be hosting the program “Climb Your Family Tree: How to Start Exploring Family History” on Feb. 13.
Nationally known genealogy teacher Sunny Morton will walk participants through the process of collecting family stories at home, finding old documents about ancestors, writing and sharing what is learned, and even taking DNA tests to find biological roots, according to a news release.
A how-to handout with resources will be distributed at the program which will start at 7 p.m. at the library, 3753 Main St.
The program is free. Register at www.perrypubliclibrary.org or call 440-259-3300.
× Allstate CEO Tom Wilson: “It’s about volunteering.”
Chairman, President and CEO of Allstate, Tom Wilson, stopped by the Steve Cochran Show to talk about the incredible things that are happening at WE Day, where they make doing good, doable. You can see more about WE Day HERE. Tom brought an impressive young man in studio with him. Jahkil Naeem Jackson. At the age of 10, Jahkil started a foundation that collects toiletries and distributes them to the homeless population. You can see more about Jakil’s foundation HERE.
Sonakshi Sinha showcases a creation by designer Falguni Shane Peacock at the Lakmé Fashion Week (LFW) Summer Resort 2018 in Mumbai.
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Yami Gautam showcases a creation by designer Manish Malhotra at the Lakmé Fashion Week (LFW) Summer Resort 2018 in Mumbai
Kriti Sanon showcases the collection of Tarun Tahiliani during Lakme Fashion Week Summer Resort 2018 in Mumbai. (AP)
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NORMAL, Ill. — Terrell Miller Jr. scored 25 points, Shaq Buchanan added 16, and Murray State held off Illinois State 78-72 on Saturday to win its fifth straight.
The Racers scored 11 straight and pulled ahead 47-34 early in the second half for its largest lead of the game. The Redbirds closed to 70-68 on William Tinsley’s 3, but Jonathan Stark replied with a 3 and the Racers led 75-70 on Jalen Durpree’s layup with 1:26 left. Milik Yarbrough’s jumper made it a three-point game, but Ja Morant sealed it with three free throws in the final 20 seconds.
Morant scored 15 points with nine rebounds, Stark had 13, and the Racers (6-1) outshot the Redbirds 50 per cent to 41 per cent.
Yarbrough scored a career-high 30 points on 10-of-19 shooting and Taylor Bruninga added 11 points for Illinois State (4-6).
Australia's Michael Matthews won the opening prologue of the Tour de Romandie in Switzerland on Tuesday in Fribourg.
Sunweb rider Matthews, who won the green jersey on last year's Tour de France, seized the yellow jersey thanks to a 5min 33sec ride around the 4km route in the Swiss town that finished with a tricky climb.
He finished a second ahead of home hope Tom Bohli of BMC and Slovenia's Primoz Roglic, the Lotto NL rider who is one of the favourites.
Matthews' fellow Australian Richie Porte, who won the race last year, was 14 seconds off the pace.
Wednesday's first stage proper will be a 166.6km ride from Fribourg to Delemont, near Basel.
Amazon, Apple, Alphabet, Microsoft, and Facebook are all doing better than ever.
The techlash: In case you missed it, Big Tech is under fire. Facebook is being hounded over fake news, Apple is being grilled about smartphone addiction, Google’s in EU court for anti-competition, Amazon is blamed for job erosion … all is not well.
Meanwhile: The five firms—which are the most valuable in the US by market capitalization—published glowing quarterly earnings this week. Apple’s revenue rose 13 percent. Amazon's profit exceeded $1 billion for the first time. Facebook use is down, but revenue is up. Alphabet recorded its 32nd consecutive quarter of revenue growth. Microsoft revenue rose 12 percent. All is well.
Why it matters: Measured by cash flows, at least, any attempts to hold these tech firms to account aren’t yet working. What to do? The Economist recently took an interesting look at how we could police them better.
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A man who brought happiness and smiles to children across Arkansas for years has passed away.
Gary Weir, who portrayed "Bozo the Clown" on KAIT and stations in central Arkansas died Thursday at the age of 75, according to reports from KATV and KARK.
For decades, Weir donned the iconic suit, red hair, and trademark nose to entertain many with fun and games.
The Russellville native started his career as a DJ in North Little Rock. Most recently, Weir was a horse racing handicapper with his business Gary Weir Racing.
In 2013 he was inducted into the Arkansas Entertainers Hall of Fame. The following is his induction video from that year:
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Despite President-elect Donald Trump's pledge to end foreign business deals that could pose conflicts of interest, his company is going ahead with two Indonesian resort projects where construction has not even begun, The New York Times reports . Trump has built relationships with powerful political figures in Indonesia, where such connections are vital to ensure that such projects continue.
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Sonam Kapoor has delivered some knock-off performances in her last films. She’s currently busy shooting for her home production Veere Di Wedding, which also stars Kareena Kapoor Khan, Swara Bhaskar and Shikha Talsania. She has other films lined up too including the Sanjay Dutt biopic and Akshay Kumar’s Padman.
Rumours of Sonam doing Nikkhil Advani’s crime thriller - Snow have been doing the rounds. Finally, a source close to the actress revealed that Sonam has not been approached for the film. The source shared, “Sonam Kapoor has not been approached for the film. She’s busy shooting for Veere Di Wedding in Delhi and has not had any such discussion with the makers of Snow.”
Meanwhile, all the BTS videos and pictures of Veere Di Wedding, which we have got our hands on, hint that the Shashanka Ghosh film looks a fun film in making. Not too long ago, Sonam took to Twitter to announce that she has signed two more films, for which she will begin shooting next year.
Michael Jordan was reportedly one of the driving forces behind the new format for the All-Star Game this season.
According to a source of Bleacher Report’s Ken Berger, Jordan was “heavily involved” in bringing about the changes.
New Orleans was the last straw as Chris Paul and Michael Jordan demanded change in All-Star Game https://t.co/uFFrzgBb9U pic.twitter.com/p0bGTQ769a — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) October 6, 2017
The discussion was steered chiefly by [Adam] Silver and [Michele] Roberts, who had touched on the issue during bargaining sessions in the past but never got down to the details, league sources said. The third driver of change was none other than Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan, who flexed his muscle because, well, he’s Michael Jordan, but also because he’s the chairman of the league’s labor relations committee. “Michael was heavily involved,” said one of the people familiar with the meetings.
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The U.S. Department of Education has provided Cameron University funding for Upward Bound program for the next five years.
This funding grant will enable the university to provide select high school students from Eisenhower High School, Lawton High School, and Mac Arthur High School with fundamental support preparing for college entrance and success in higher education.
The program will be able to focus on low-income students and those considered first-generation college students through 2022.
The university will receive $305,224 each year totaling more than $1.5 million to continue the program.
High school students interested in participating in the program can apply through October.
For more information, you can call the Cameron University Upward Bound office at (589) 581-5581.
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Sam Wustner of the Wustner Brothers Honey in Missoula, Montana, checks the honey comb in one of his hives in the Miller Creek area southwest of town on Sept. 26, 2017. Wustner says this year's wildfire season was particularly rough on the Brothers' hives. The Missoulian via AP Kurt Wilson
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A State Patrol helicopter and K-9 units became involved as authorities searched for the driver. The Hastings police helped set up a perimeter, but police were unable to locate the individual.
Hastings Police Chief Bryan Schafer said that there is no imminent danger to the public.
More information will be posted as it becomes available.
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Ireland's Johnny Sexton scores a dramatic overtime drop-goal from a huge distance to snatch a 15-13 victory against France in the 2018 Six Nations.
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Gold Remains Near 1,220 Level 'The focus is really on the U.S. fiscal policy. And if that stokes up the inflation expectations, we expect gold to suffer and consolidate for a while.' – Richard Xu, HuaAn Gold (based on Reuters) Pair's Outlook The yellow metal remained near the 1,220 mark on Wednesday morning. The reason for that is that the markets have still not decided upon the future direction of the commodity price. In the meantime, from a technical perspective all of the bullion's recent moves have been dictated by two levels of significance on the daily chart. From the upside the metal is kept lower by the weekly PP at 1,232.24, and from the downside the bullion is finding support in the first weekly support at 1,219.77 combined with the 38.20% Fibonacci retracement level at 1,219.20. Traders' Sentiment Traders remain long on the pair, as 54% of trader open positions are long on Wednesday. Meanwhile, 55% of trader set up orders are to buy the metal.
NEWARK, N.J. — A detention hearing for rapper Juelz Santana has been postponed until authorities decide who will prosecute the drug and gun charges he faces following an incident at Newark Liberty International Airport.
A judge was due to decide Monday whether Santana would remain jailed until his trial. Officials say that hearing will likely now occur sometime this week.
Santana pleaded not guilty to state charges last week. He also faces federal charges in the same incident
Authorities say security personnel found a loaded .38- calibre handgun and oxycodone pills he didn't have a prescription for in a carry-on bag containing his identification.
They say he fled the area, leaving two bags behind. He turned himself in three days later.
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A Boston woman, whom police haven't identified, found a bloody and severed goat head on her car, along with a picture of herself tucked under a windshield while she walked her dog, police say. She drove to the police station with the head still on the car. Screenshot from WBZ
Police officers in Hurst get a starting salary of over $69,000 and the city takes pride in paying officers so they don’t go elsewhere. According to 2016 Census data, Hurst’s population is 39,160, well below its larger neighbors of Fort Worth, Arlington and North Richland Hills, the three largest Tarrant County cities. Mark Hoffer mhoffer@star-telegram.com ×
crossOrigin="anonymous" SHARE COPY LINK According to 2016 Census data, Hurst’s population is 39,160, well below its larger neighbors of Fort Worth, Arlington and North Richland Hills, the three largest Tarrant County cities. Mark Hoffer mhoffer@star-telegram.com
Naples, December 11 - A judge has been put under house arrest for allegedly giving friends favourable rulings, sources said on Monday. Judge Mario Pagano, who was working for the Reggio Calabria court after previously serving in Salerno, allegedly "acted for some time to favour entrepreneurs with whom he was linked by a consolidated relationship of friendship", according to Naples prosecutors. The prosecutors said this led to "favourable outcomes" for those friends and "various benefits" for the judge in exchange. Justice Minister Andrea Orlando on Monday evening opened disciplinary proceedings against judge Pagano. He also asked the judiciary's self-governing body to suspend him from his pay and job. photo: Reggio Calabria courthouse.
Although alternate side parking ended early this year in La Crosse, police still wrote more tickets compared to last winter.
Numbers released by the department Monday showed that the La Crosse Police Parking Utility issued a total of 14,802 citations between November 1, 2017 and March 15, 2018.
The number compares to 14,719 citations issued in the 2016-17 season.
The department said that a new automated parking citation system they're using made for a faster process for citations which allowed officers to cover more of the city.
In their report, police said compared to other similar sized cities, the fine of $10 is the lowest in Wisconsin.
Fines ranged from $15 in Oshkosh to $100 in Wausau, which occurred was during snow emergencies when there was no parking on any street.
As we all heard time and time again, during their stay in the Big Brother house, Jedward are friends with Ed Sheeran.
And today they’ve genuinely proved that fact by posted this clip of them hanging out with the singer backstage of his Glasgow show.
“Jedward and Ed Sheeran, JEDSHEERAN,” John and Edward captioned the video along with photos of the trio in “gLADSgow”.
But what’s more impressive is Ed impression of the boys, “Jepic, Jawsome, jituzu”.
Jedward and Ed Sheeran JEDSHEERAN @teddysphotos A post shared by JEDWARD (@jepicpics) on Apr 17, 2017 at 6:15am PDT
It has to be said, Jedsheeran does have a certain ring to it.
Archer and Trexler try to escape a rampaging Dutch by telling the world’s worst knock‐knock joke.
Storm chasers caught a tornado on tape on Saturday in Dunbar, Nebraska. There have been no reports of damage or injuries.Severe weather was also reported in other states over the weekend, including heavy rain and hail in Brownfield, Texas, and hail in Protection, Kansas.
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GHACEM Limited has donated a total of 15,000 bags of cement to selected health and educational institutions in deprived communities in the Greater Accra, Central, Western, Eastern and Volta Regions. The donation, valued at GHA 480,000, would support institutions which are currently undertaking various infrastructural projects.
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The estate of late Megadeth drummer Nick Menza will launch an online private and intimate auction this coming March - So now is your chance to own a piece of Megadeth history.
All available tour memorabilia comes from Nick’s personal and private collection that he collected throughout the years while the drummer for Megadeth during the touring cycle of Rust In Peace - Countdown To Extinction - Youthanasia - Cryptic Writings
Highlight's of the auction will feature some singed items and very rare VIP backstage tour laminates, tour books and a very rare, one of kind brown suede vest Nick wore during the 1994 Youthanasia photo shoot, signed by Dave Mustaine just to name a few.
A preview of the entire auction catalog will be available online Tuesday, February 28th.
CLEVELAND (AP) — The father of a 4-year-old girl who died of a stroke that authorities say was caused by blunt force trauma while in the care of her mother and the mother’s boyfriend wants the county children and family services agency investigated.
Mikhal Garrett and the other activists Monday called for an investigation into Cuyahoga (ky-uh-HOH’-guh) County Children and Family Services while marching outside the agency in Cleveland. Aniya Day Garrett’s mother and the mother’s boyfriend have been charged with aggravated murder.
Police said paramedics found Aniya unresponsive with burn marks March 11 in Euclid. She died later of a stroke.
Cleveland.com reports Garrett told court officials months earlier he suspected his daughter was abused. A Children and Family Services spokeswoman told Cleveland.com that it’s internally reviewing its handling of the case.
A retired city firefighter who wants to lead his union...
A retired city firefighter who posted racist and anti-Semitic rants on Facebook is now officially on the ballot to head the FDNY union, sources said.
Kenny Specht, whom The Post exposed for calling an Orthodox Jewish couple that lost seven kids in a Brooklyn fire “dirty bastards,” was nominated for the empty seat with the Uniformed Firefighters Association during a general nomination meeting at the JFK Hilton.
The ballots will be mailed out March 1 to all active city firefighters and must be returned by March 21.
Specht also jeered African-Americans with rants like, “I’ll see your black power sign and raise you one proud white power unapologetic male! Power on!”
He did not return calls for comment.
The Criminal Investigations Division of the Durham County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's assistance with a home invasion case.
There’s still a chance for you to participate in two more relay for life events before they wrap up for the summer! Jessica Poff joins us to…
The Canary home monitoring camera app for the iPhone just got more useful because it adds the ability to limit motion recording and alerts to just people.
Canary app 2.15.0 adds the ability to control alerts and recording for all motion and for people only. Away mode controls and alerts are now configurable for all users, and the same settings are also available for Home mode.
You can control and monitor the Canary camera from iOS and Android devices through the free Canary app. It also supports Amazon Alexa, but isn’t HomeKit compatible.
The Canary camera retails for US$169, but sells for $112.77 on Amazon. The Canary app is free on Apple’s App Store.
April 3 Shenyang Cuihua Gold and Silver Jewelry Co Ltd :
* Sees FY 2017 Q1 net loss to be 10 million yuan to 16.3 million yuan
* Says the net profit of FY 2016 Q1 was 1.3 million yuan
* Says that influence of increased gold price as main reason for the forecast
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/zgkKSw
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
SportsPulse: Kim Clijsters, who knows what it's like to have a baby and then return to play dominant tennis, has some words of advice. USA TODAY Sports
Cardinals GM John Mozeliak thinks the players will respond and play better, but he says enough is enough.
Was Soler for Davis a good trade? Can’t say yet because Soler still can’t swing a bat!
Four of the eight NHL playoff series are already 3-0. Why the Blues and Nashville will be a great second round playoff matchup to watch.
Alex Smith is telling us nothing new after the Chiefs lost their playoff game to Pittsburgh.
A family came home to find out the UPS guy ran over the family dog of 14 years.
Patsy Catsos is a registered dietitian in Portland, Maine. If you suffer from irritable bowel syndrome, you will want to hear what she has to say in this podcast.
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London (CNN) A pilot who allegedly passed out in the cockpit of a Boeing 737 in Canada was arrested on suspicion of being drunk, police said.
Capt. Miroslav Gronych was "behaving oddly before he became unconscious in the cockpit" on Saturday, Calgary police said. The plane, with 99 passengers and six crew members, was scheduled to fly to Regina before heading to Winnipeg and Cancun, Mexico.
Gronych, a 37-year-old Slovak national, was charged with having control of an aircraft while impaired.
"Initial tests conducted by police indicate the pilot was severely impaired by alcohol," police said in a statement.
Budget airline Sunwing apologized for their pilot's behavior and commended the rest of the crew for their diligence in handling what they described as a "very unfortunate matter."
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As spring approaches, Bay County officials including County Executive Jim Barcia are ramping up efforts to upgrade the Saginaw Bay shoreline in the area of the Bay City State Recreation Area in Bangor Township.
Plans include the long delayed installation of a seasonal boardwalk to allow visitors access to the water and developing a Bay County connection to the “Iron Belle” bicycle trail running from Detroit to the Upper Peninsula.
Plans are also in the works for a pier that would include a boat house serving both food and beverages to visitors wanting to enjoy a view of the water.
Planning is getting underway for a feasibility study, market analysis and site design to flesh out a possible time line for construction of that pier and boat house.
CAIRO: Sudan’s President Omar Al-Bashir has met his Egyptian counterpart in Cairo, as the two countries look to repair ties that were recently frayed over an upstream Nile dam being built by Ethiopia.At a joint press conference Monday, Al-Bashir and Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi vowed to cooperate in managing the effects of the dam, which Egypt fears will cut into its share of the river. The Nile provides virtually all of Egypt’s freshwater, serving as a lifeline for the country’s 100 million people.Tensions had risen in recent months, when Sudan appeared to take Ethiopia’s side in the dam negotiations and revived a longstanding border dispute with Egypt. Ethiopia has vowed to go ahead with the dam despite Egypt’s concerns, saying it is vital for the east African country’s development.
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People in North Fort Myers want to know who they saw firing a BB gun at cars early Monday.
Deputies were called to the Walmart on Pine Island Road and US-41 around 3 a.m.
When they got there, the person accused of shooting the BB gun was gone.
Shoppers we spoke with said they worry someone is out shooting the pellets randomly and that it could snowball into something more serious, especially if they were to hit someone driving in traffic.
"I'll check my surroundings, you know," Ryan Ferguson said. "Do the usual, scan the area and see what's going on. I mean, what if you're driving and it hits and causes an accident and kills somebody? That's real scary."
A spokesperson for the Lee County Sheriff's Office said deputies did find the person who made the original call. Their car was not hit.
The White House did not immediately confirm that Trump was at the club. Reporters were not allowed to accompany him to his destination, as is the case with virtually all presidential travel.
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Video: Westporters Rally Following Charlottesville Violence
Several dozen persons took part today in a demonstration on the Ruth Steinkraus Cohen Bridge in Westport’s center following the Charlottesville, Virginia clashes between white nationalists and protesters. ICT4 video
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Mombasa Senator, Hassan Omar questioned what he terms as irregular payment of close to Sh1 billion by the county government for garbage collection in the
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. — The public agency that was responsible for black, smelly water being discharged into water below Niagara Falls says it's hired an engineering firm to evaluate the discharge.
The Niagara Falls Water Board said in a statement released Monday that it's retained Los Angeles-based AECOM to analyze details leading to the July 29 discharge of black water from the public authority's wastewater plant.
The discharge turned the Niagara River near the base of the falls black on a sunny day when the area was crowded with tourists. Media coverage showed aerial images of the inky discharge clouding the American side of the river bank.
State officials are investigating what led to the discharge, while Niagara County lawmakers are seeking a criminal investigation by several agencies.
Western Australia is set to have a surplus of all-rounders, this season, all of whom have played for Australia.
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The latest signing, Marcus Stoinis, will join Mitchell Marsh, Ashton Agar, Hilton Cartwright and Ashton Turner in the Warriors' squad for the upcoming season.
Stoinis played three Shield matches for the Warriors before joining the Victorian Bushrangers in 2011.
"We’re thrilled to have Marcus coming home to West Australia, not only because he’s an extremely talented player but he’s a great character as well," WA coach, Justin Langer, told waca.com.au
"Twelve players have been Australian representatives and that’s a great tribute to the program we’re running here at the WACA.
"On paper, this side looks amazing, but it’s how we gel on the field that counts."
An early bitcoin investor said Monday the digital currency can run higher, but the hype has far outpaced its usability.
"I think in the short run it can run up a lot more," Roger Ver, CEO of Bitcoin.com, said Monday on CNBC's "Fast Money." But "it's no longer a cryptocurrency. it's just a game of hot potato at this point, and games of hot potatoes can go on for a long time, and lots of people can pump a lot of money into it and it might go on for even decades. But as far as its [being] used as money, the developers behind that have destroyed that at this point."
"I'm really, really concerned about the future of bitcoin," he said.
Enjoy these delicious Coconut and Cherry Biscuits, with a gluten free adaption, perfect for the festive season.
Enjoy these delicious Coconut and Cherry Biscuits, with a gluten free adaption, perfect for the festive season. Donna Jones
INGREDIENTS:
125g softened butter
½ cup raw sugar
1e, lightly beaten
1 cup wholemeal S.R. Flour (We used Gluten Free S.R. Flour)
1 tsp grated Lemon Rind
½ cup wheatgerm (We used Quinoa Flakes)
¾ cup Coconut
12 Glace Cherries
METHOD:
Preheat oven to 160c (fan forced)
1. Beat butter and sugar - add egg - mix well and then sift in flour.
2. Add lemon rind, wheatgerm (quinoa flakes) and coconut and mix well.
3. Roll teaspoons of mixture into balls and place on greased trays and flatten slightly with a fork.
4. Place half a cherry on each biscuit and bake in moderate oven for 15 minutes.
8. Allow to cool on wire rack.
Makes approx. 24
(CNN/WCVB) – Every visit starts the same way, and on this day of love. Bill and Priscilla Wilcox have been married for 69 years, and it’s still going strong to this day.
You see Priscilla’s memory is starting to abandon her. She now lives at Bridges by Epoch in Westwood, a facility for people with dementia and Alzheimer’s.
For nearly every day, for the past year, Bill has made the five minute journey from his home to have lunch with his sweetie. He said, “Oh yeah, I wouldn’t abandon my little baby here. I have to see my wife. We’re still in love.”
If you happen to miss this sprite couple’s PDA’s in the cafeteria, their love is literally on full display in the lobby of the facility; including this now 166-year-old wedding dress Priscilla wore on her wedding day, from her great, great, great grandmother.
A love story for the ages. We don’t have to spell it out, Bill and Priscilla have figured it out. “Haven’t we Bill…Yes ma’am, I’m not going to argue with you on that point.” Truer words have never been spoken.
Following the Kibera Tribute show for Kevo Abbra’s father, his former friends in Accra, Ghana decide to also set up a show to honour the man who inspired them to venture out from being simple tailors to become iconic fashion designers in their respective hoods. The following are images from their tribute show in Agbobgloshie showcasing their designs.
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Broadway's classic Tony Award-winning musical will whisk you away to a place where dreams soar high and no one ever grows up! Peter (played by Dani Kuepper) and his mischievous fairy sidekick visit the nursery of the Darling children late one night and, with a sprinkle of pixie dust, begin a magical journey across the stars that none of them will ever forget. In the adventure of a lifetime, the travelers come face to face with a ticking crocodile, a fierce Indian tribe, a band of bungling pirates and, of course, the villainous Captain Hook (played by Jim Mohr). Featuring the iconic songs, "I'm Flying," "I Won't Grow Up" and "Never Never Land," and a heartwarming story full of magic and adventure, Peter Pan is the perfect show for the child in all of us.
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The death of Keith “Cheggers” Chegwin is the Mirror’s lead, which carries a tribute from his first wife saying he was the “life and soul of the party”. The paper also writes of “road rail and air misery” resulting from the UK’s cold weather.
Institutions and tenets of democracy have been tested in 2017, and the legal sector has been drawn into a series of political battles. Plus: firms using data for ‘Moneyball’-style self-analysis; and companies’ in-house teams ranked alongside law firms
LONDON, April 6 Cyclone Thomas, which hit Britain, the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany on Feb. 23, caused 213 million euros worth of losses according to an initial estimate from Zurich-based PERILS, an independent provider of data on catastrophe insurance.
PERILS said on Thursday that the cyclone, known as Doris in Britain, caused the majority of those losses in Britain and Germany.
The data are based on gross loss data reported by primary insurance companies.
PERILS said it would provide an updated estimate of the losses on May 23. (Reporting by Lawrence White; editing by Jason Neely)
Toyota sees plug-in hybrids catching on faster than conventional hybrids
TOKYO, Feb 15 Toyota Motor Corp's chairman, who led the development of the Toyota Prius, expects the latest plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHVs) will catch on with consumers far more rapidly than the original Prius did.
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It's the time of year again when we solicit suggestions for our annual. As in year's past, we're searching for specific, potentially transformative suggestions for making Arkansas a better place to live. We're open to practical, wacky and everything in between. You can see the range of what we've featured here Send your ideas to me at lindseymillar@arktimes.com.
CLEVELAND (AP) — Authorities say recovery efforts are resuming in the search for a small plane carrying six people that disappeared over Lake Erie, near Cleveland.
The city of Cleveland said Monday morning that weather conditions are favorable for searching, with light winds and fairly calm waters. Seven vessels and four dive teams are taking part in waters 35-45 feet deep.
The city says there have been multiple reports of debris washing ashore east of Burke Lakefront Airport, where a plane carrying a family of four and two neighbors departed late Thursday.
Police say they have confirmed that a bag recovered Sunday was from the aircraft. No details have been released. It was found near a private harbor in a small lakeside community.
The other debris hadn’t been verified as from the plane.
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BETUL: A local court has sentenced one person to life imprisonment till death on the charge of raping a minor and imposed a fine of Rs 4,000 on him in Madhya Pradesh's Betul District, police said.
According to the prosecution, the two-year-old victim was at her house along with her two sisters, aged six and 10 years, and his four-year-old brother while her parents were not at home on August 26 last year when Sammal (19) took her along with him and sexually assaulted her.
Additional Sessions Judge Pratibha Sathvane delivered the verdict yesterday.
The annual event, held twice a year in January and June and organized by the Main Street Area Association, offers residents and visitors the opportunity to try the best of what Ann Arbor restaurants have to offer. Some of this year's participants include restaurants recently recognized during the Taste of Ann Arbor event June 4. Cantina Taqueria recently underwent an extensive menu change and was awarded the 2017 Best of Show for its tacos.
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Stawell Archers and Northern Grampians Shire Council will receive money out of a $125,000 state government funding plan to help communities across the Wimmera provide shade protection. Regional Victoria MP Danielle Green visited Stawell on Sunday to announce the recipients of grants from the second round of the Government's Community Shade Grants Program.
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Bloomberg Markets AM with Pimm Fox and Lisa Abramowicz.
GUEST: Elliot Weissbluth, Founder and CEO of HighTower Advisors, on the rollback of DOL’s Obama-era fiduciary rule, and what it means for financial advisors and investors.
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An employee walks along a path at the Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. Synergy Park campus in Hyderabad, India, in 2016. Some in-house PG&E employees will be replaced by workers from TCS.
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With three career NHL games under his belt, Jared Coreau will start in goal for the Detroit Red Wings in the Centennial Classic on Sunday, per Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press . After a tough outing in his debut against the Pittsburgh Penguins in early December, Coreau settled in for wins against Florida before the holiday break and Ottawa after the time off.
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Do you have a debt with the IRS that’s more than two years old? If so, you might be getting a letter from the IRS about your account being transferred to a private debt collector. This new program only applies to taxpayers who have had an IRS debt for years, and who were previously contacted about it by the IRS. Here’s how it will work – and how to spot a scam.
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I-S to face Laconia in D3 semifinals
By Greg Seubert
Iola-Scandinavia Thunderbird baseball fans gathered at the high school on Wednesday, June 14, to give the team a send-off to the Division 3 semifinals of the WIAA State Spring Baseball Championships.
Iola-Scandinavia and Laconia will meet at approximately 3 p.m. at Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium in Grand Chute.
Both teams are first-time state qualifiers.
The winner of that game will advance to the championship game at 12:05 p.m. Thursday, June 15, against Cumberland or Aquinas.
I-S (17-6) advanced to state for the first time June 6 with a 6-3 win over Coleman in the championship game of the Crivitz Sectional. Laconia (12-11) picked up an 8-2 win over Kenosha St. Joseph to win the Markesan Sectional.
Neither team won a conference championship during the regular season. The Thunderbirds finished third in the Central Wisconsin 8 Conference, while Laconia placed fifth in the Flyway Conference.
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YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WYTV) – A man is recovering from injuries after he crashed a rental car in Youngstown.
The accident happened just before 1 a.m. Monday.
According to police, the driver hit a large rock, a fence and narrowly missed a house on Loveland Road before the car caught fire.
Youngstown police say the driver was drunk and the Hertz rental car had been reported stolen because it wasn’t returned at the appropriate time.
The driver was taken to St. Elizabeth Hospital and is expected to recover. Police say he’ll be charged with OVI.
This eight-part CNN Original Series explores the music tied to iconic moments in history, from the March on Washington to the riots at Stonewall, to the moon landing to Hurricane Katrina.
WASHINGTON (AP) — A nuclear reactor investment firm that once hired Michael Flynn as a security adviser is denying a report from a congressional whistleblower that Flynn sent text messages during President Donald Trump's inauguration saying the company's Mideast reactor project was "good to go" and that U.S. sanctions hobbling the project would be "ripped up."
A senior scientist with ACU Strategies informed the ranking Democrat on the House Oversight committee that phone records showed no communications by Flynn, then Trump's national security adviser.
Last week, Maryland Democrat Rep. Eljjah Cummings said the whistleblower's account raised concerns about the blurring of Flynn's private and public interests and his efforts to reel back financial sanctions against Russia. ACU's plan to build reactors across the Mideast had been stymied by those sanctions.
Sad news from the comedy world…
“TMZ has learned Ralphie died at a private residence in Vegas Friday morning. We’re told he had been battling pneumonia for 6 weeks and died of cardiac arrest.”
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PHOENIX - Police in a Phoenix suburb say one of Uber's self-driving vehicles has struck and killed a pedestrian. Uber has since suspended self-driving operations in the city and other cities.
Police in the city of Tempe said Monday that the vehicle was in autonomous mode with an operator behind the wheel when the woman walking outside of a crosswalk was hit.
Sgt. Ronald Elcock says in an email that the accident happened overnight but did not say whether it occurred Sunday night or Monday morning.
The woman died of her injuries at a hospital and her name was not made public.
Uber has been testing the self-driving vehicles in Tempe and Phoenix for months.
Uber says on Twitter that it is "fully cooperating" with the investigation and expressed condolences to the family of the victim.
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German manufacturer Nordex Group is to supply turbines totalling 147MW for Building Energy’s Roggeveld wind farm in South Africa.
The order covers delivery of 47 machines made up of AW125/3150 and 3000 models, including towers that will be made in the African country.
It also includes servicing of the turbines for at least 15 years.
Installation at the project site near Laingsburg will start in 2019, creating a about 700 jobs, Nordex said.
Italian outfit Building Energy has signed a power purchase agreement with South African state utility Eskom to supply electricity from Roggeveld once operational.
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The South African Treasury on Tuesday, dismissed claims that Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan was set to fire embattled South African Airways chairperson Dudu Myeni. Instead, National Treasury has accused fringe group Black First Land First led by Andile Mngxitama as the purveyor of the fake message being circulated.
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Business schools are making greater accommodations for applicants who have analyzed more sonnets than spreadsheets.
As many flagship M.B.A. programs struggle to attract a broader array of young professionals, some schools, including Carnegie Mellon University, Yale University and Columbia University, are helping former English literature and political-science majors prepare for math-intensive coursework before their first semesters.
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EU launches defence pact with submarine drones
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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Police in Chesterfield County are looking for two suspects who allegedly robbed someone at a local Food Lion.
The incident occurred at the Food Lion located at 9801 Chester Road. Police said the two suspects — one of them armed with a handgun — robbed the victim of personal property before fleeing in a red four-door sedan.
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A Capitol Hill Police officer walks past an automobile with the driver's window damaged at the scene of a shooting in Alexandria, Va., Wednesday, June 14, 2017, where House Majority Whip Steve Scalise of La. was shot at a Congressional baseball practice. Cliff Owen AP Photo
April 3 Csx Corp :
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The death of a 1-month-old girl in June was determined to be a homicide.The autopsy for Nichelle Waring was initially inconclusive, but police announced Wednesday that the death has since been determined a homicide.Nichelle died of skull fractures and bruising on her ribs and body, officials said.Her mother, Kenesha McCroskey, 20, told police she found Nichelle not breathing in her crib.Now detectives are investigating both McCroskey and her live-in boyfriend. Both are in jail on unrelated crimes.
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The Clinton Church of God at 635 Hillcrest Street in Clinton invites the community to a “Free-to-All Family Christmas Day Dinner” on Monday December 25th (Christmas Day).
The event will be held from 2 to 4 pm, featuring turkey and ham with all trimmings.
This special meal is being hosted by the Clinton Church of God family and they invite everyone to come and be a part of this blessed Christmas Day.
Theodore found twine twice Monday in a 5-4 overtime over the Flames in Game 3.
And with that, the blueliner matched his regular-season goal total in a single game, with the second goal coming with less than five minutes remaining in regulation to complete the Ducks' comeback and force overtime. Ironically, Theodore lit the lamp twice despite not seeing a lick of power-play time (the Flames didn't take a single minor penalty, other than an offsetting roughing infraction) after skating to a combined 9:02 with the man advantage in the series' first two games.
NEW DELHI: Industry body Assocham today asked the centre to speedily implement direct selling guidelines to facilitate ease of doing business in this sector.
"The Department of Consumer Affairs must advise all states for speedy implementation of the Centre's direct selling guidelines in letter and spirit as that would help in recognising the sector and removing all misconceptions," the chamber said in a statement.
Direct selling industry is often mistaken as pyramid and money circulation scheme which adversely affects its growth, it said.
Assocham suggested that the Centre refurbish status of direct sellers and entrepreneurs by introducing necessary regulations and policy reforms to facilitate growth of the USD 1 billion worth direct selling industry.
"Direct selling sector is also facing credit related challenges as most banks do not recognising direct selling business as an entrepreneurial venture which leads to rejection of credit and loan sanction for the industry," it added.
Liverpool have been drawn to face Manchester City first in an all-English showdown in the Champions League quarter-finals.
Liverpool will host the first leg, while two-time defending champions Real Madrid will play Juventus in a repeat of last season's final.
Madrid will travel to Turin for their opening leg against the Italian champions who they beat 4-1 in the 2017 decider in Cardiff.
Five-time champions Barcelona and Bayern Munich will face teams who have never won the tournament.
Barcelona are at home first against Roma, and Munich face Sevilla in the first leg in Spain.
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE QUARTER-FINALS:
First-leg games, April 3-4 (host team first):
* Barcelona v Roma
* Sevilla v Bayern Munich
* Juventus v Real Madrid
* Liverpool v Manchester City.
Second-leg games, April 10-11 (host team first):
* Roma v Barcelona
* Bayern Munich v Sevilla
* Real Madrid v Juventus
* Manchester City v Liverpool.
The final is on May 26 at the Olympic Stadium in Kiev, Ukraine.
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Funke Akindele is currently hosting a house warming party with her hubby, JJC Skillz at their new home.
The newly wedded couple moved into their home in Amen estate, Lagos state in December 2016.
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Amongst the guests who graced the event are, Falz, DJ Spinall and Toke Makinwa, to name a few.
From the Instagram posts shared by guests at the party, the Bello's throw a mean party and according to Falz The Bahd Guy, their new home is out of Nigeria, if not out of this world.
ALSO READ: Funke Akindele, JJC Skillz still glowing in love
The pair got married secretly in August 2016, and have been serving some serious couple goals since then.
Big congrats to them on their new home.
Maidenhead United secured a first ever National League win in front of the BT Sport cameras at York Road on Saturday.
Dave Tarpey netted either side of half-time as the Magpies beat Hartlepool 2-1. See all our photos in the slide show above, click here for the full match report and see the highlights below.
May 3 Air Lease Corp:
* Air Lease Corporation increases unsecured revolving credit facility to $3.7 billion
* Extended maturity date of substantial majority of revolving commitments from May 5, 2020 to May 5, 2021
* Increased total revolving commitments to $3.7 billion from $3.5 billion
* Syndicated unsecured revolving credit facility remains priced at Libor plus 105 basis points with a 20 basis point facility fee Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Feb 2 (OPTA) - Results and fixtures for the Friendlies on Friday (start times are GMT) Friendlies 2 --------------------------------------- Azerbaijan v Kosovo cancelled Azerbaijan v Georgia cancelled Azerbaijan v Kosovo cancelled Azerbaijan v Georgia cancelled Saturday, February 3 fixtures (GMT) Korea Republic v Latvia (1430)
A 15-year-old boy has been arrested after a teenager was stabbed to death in a street attack.
The 18-year-old victim was found badly wounded in Neasden, north-west London, at 3.50pm on Friday.
He died at the scene in Tanfield Avenue from multiple stab wounds, Scotland Yard said.
The 15-year-old is being questioned by detectives on suspicion of murder.
A police spokesman said: "A crowd gathered around the victim soon after the attack and detectives are appealing for those who witnessed what happened or saw those involved leaving the scene after the attack to get in touch."
Police said a crime scene remains in place.
Weston and Ellinore are very adventurous cats, who love to explore new places. This time they made a trip to Lower Lena Lake in Washington, US, where they frisked around, crossed creeks and climbed rocks.
Local farmers are taking to the fields as we’ve reached planting season in West Central Illinois.
WLDS-WEAI News caught up with University of Illinois Extension Educator Duane Friend to discuss soil temperatures and ideal planting time for area producers.
Friend says right now the conditions are as good as they get when it comes to planting.
“Soil temperatures are in the mid-sixty range, that’s at four-inch depth at bare soil. The minimum is still above sixty and usually you want anything above fifty degrees, so the soil temperatures are ideal for planting and now’s the time to be hitting it hard,” says Friend.
Friend says he saw a number of local farmers out planting over the past several days, especially on Friday and Saturday.
As for how this year’s planting season measures up to years past, Friend says farmers appear to be planting earlier and earlier each year.
Friend also mentioned that local producers will have to find certain windows of when they can and cannot plant over the next couple of weeks.
This property is for sale. It is a 19th century property. The property includes a wine cellar. This home is located close to a park. This residence has hardwood floors and a fireplace. This home contains 1 kitchen. It has 3 living rooms of 200 m² a laundry room, a dressing room and a locker room. The entrance is managed by a superintendent. The property contains a of 9 Ha.
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Officials say a visitor at an Indiana county fair caught the flu from an animal, probably a pig.
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say it’s the first human case of the H3N2 flu in Indiana since 2013 and the first in the U.S. this year. The victim is recovering. No other details were released.
State health officials say humans can get the flu if they’re too close to an infected pig. It can’t be transmitted by eating pork.
Summer fair visitors are advised to wash their hands and avoid eating or drinking while in pig barns. Exhibitors are urged to look for signs of sick animals.
3:55 Barack and Michelle Obama wish you a Merry Christmas from the White House Pause
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2:51 White House: Security clearance not needed to tell who benefited from Russian hacking
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HANOI, Vietnam (AP) - Vietnamese villagers in a suburban district of Hanoi have freed 15 riot police who were held over a land dispute.
The state-run online newspaper Vnexpress reported Tuesday that three others managed to escape while authorities are persuading villagers to free remaining 20 police and local officials.
The standoff began Saturday when police clashed with villagers who allege their land was illegally taken for sale by a military-run telecoms firm.
Some villagers who were arrested have been released.
Land disputes are common in Vietnam, where residents often claim that their land taken for infrastructure or other industrial or residential projects is not properly compensated.
William “Bill” Pischke died peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones at home, on October 4, 2017 in Renwick, Iowa at the age of 59.
A celebration of life will be held for all that want to share stories and remember Bill at four o’clock P.M. (4:00 pm) on Saturday, October 7th, 2017, at the Renwick Community Center.
In lieu of flowers and gifts please send donations to Kossuth County C.A.R.E. Team (1125 Highway 18 E., Box 353, Algona, Iowa, 50511) in furtherance of his passion for ensuring all children’s well-being.
Cataldo Schott Funeral Home in Forest City is in charge of arrangements.
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May 3 New York Mortgage Trust Inc
* New York Mortgage Trust reports first quarter 2017 results
* Q1 earnings per share $0.17
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.15 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* New York Mortgage Trust Inc says book value per common share of $6.08 at March 31, 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
DALLAS (WHDH) – Dallas police confirm two officers were shot and critically wounded Tuesday evening.
The officers were called a Home Depot in Northeast Dallas regarding a shoplifting incident, according to authorities.
The situation quickly turned violent, and the officers were shot. A civilian was also shot in the incident, according to a tweet from police, and their condition is unknown at this time.
Police are reportedly still on scene looking for a suspect.
The Home Depot was evacuated and closed for the rest of the day.
This is a developing story; stay with 7News on air and on WHDH.com for the latest updates.
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Jacob is seen strumming the guitar while Millie shows off her impressive pipes. Though Millie has shared snippets of herself covering artists like Adele and Amy Winehouse, the vid marks the couple's first duet together. The lovebirds end up giggling through the second half of the performance, but manage to still sound incredible!
Millie has been dating the 15-year-old social media sensation since December 2017. They continue to gush over each other on social media, sharing selfies and sweet pics whenever they’re together.
What looks like a skincare product in this picture is actually cocaine that has been transformed into cream and concealed in cosmetic jars. An Ecuadorian woman has been arrested at Suvarnabhumi airport after allegedly attempting to smuggle cocaine disguised as moisturiser into the country.
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Motilal Oswal has come out with its fourth quarter (January-March) earnings estimates for the Logistics sector. The brokerage house expects Allcargo Logistics to report net profit at 46.6 crore down 5.2% quarter-on-quarter.
Net Sales are expected to decrease by 1.7 percent Q-o-Q (down 1.2 percent Y-o-Y) to Rs 1380.9 crore, according to Motilal Oswal.
Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) are likely to rise by 11.4 percent Q-o-Q (down 9.1 percent Y-o-Y) to Rs 110.6 crore.
Disclaimer: The views and investment tips expressed by investment experts on moneycontrol.com are their own, and not that of the website or its management. Moneycontrol.com advises users to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions.
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May 2 MTG AB
* MTG increases ownership in online games developer InnoGames
* Says invests EUR 82.6 million to increase shareholding in innogames
* Says invests to increase shareholding in InnoGames from 21% to 51%
* Investment based on the same enterprise value of EUR 260 million for 100% of the business as for the original investment
* Says will fully consolidate InnoGames with effect from May 1 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Stockholm Newsroom)
Emergency services have been deployed to the scene of a multi-vehicle road collision on the outskirts of Limerick city.
There are lengthy delays on the N69 as a result of the crash which happened near the entrance to the Topaz service station in Clarina village at around 5pm this Monday.
According to AA Roadwatch, motorists are facing are long delays as a result of the crash and motorists are being advised to avoid the area if possible.
LIMERICK: Gardaí en route to a collision on the N69 Foynes Rd at Clarina Cross. Expect delays in both directions. https://t.co/pdsEzJTRQr — AA Roadwatch (@aaroadwatch) August 14, 2017
Gardai, ambulance personnel and two units of Limerick Fire and Rescue Service are attending the scene.
While a number of vehicles were damaged in the impact it’s not known at this stage if anybody has been seriously injured.
Beijing: In a shocking incident, at least eight persons, including three knife-wielding assailants, were killed in a knife attack in China’s Xinjiang region, the authorities said on Wednesday.
An online statement issued by the authorities on Wednesday, the incident occurred on Tuesday evening in Pishan area of Xinjiang. It said the three attackers killed five persons and injured five others before they were shot dead by the police.
The region which is home to the Muslim Uighur minority, witnesses frequent clashes between them and the majority Han community.
According to police, they are investigating the incident and that peace has been restored in the region.
China routinely calls these incidents terror attacks and blames the Uighur separatists for them, claiming they have links with foreign militant outfits.
But Uighur associations, based abroad, deny these charges and attribute the violence in Xinjiang to repression by the Chinese regime.
Teacher Appears In Court On Sexual Exploitation ChargesA teacher in Castle Rock appeared in court on Monday morning to face charges of sexual exploitation of a child.
Last 'Record Snow Drought' In Denver Followed By March '03 BlizzardThe storm left up to three feet of snow across Denver and up to seven feet in the foothills.
Like It Or Hate It? Your Opinion Wanted On Center Bus LaneA proposal to bring bus service down the center lanes of Colfax Avenue could make the commute faster for some, ease congestion with buses for other drivers. Now, Denver Public Works and RTD want your opinion on the project.
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- A group of Hmong-American undergraduates is pushing administrators at the University of Wisconsin-Madison to hire more faculty who study the ethnic group and to launch a program through which students can earn a certificate in Hmong-American studies.
The Wisconsin State Journal (http://bit.ly/2omBnO8 ) reports that several students of Southeast Asian descent formed the Hmong-American Studies Committee. The group envisions a program focusing on "Hmong-Americans in America today" and seeks courses on culture, educational policy, history and social welfare.
The committee also wants the university to open a Hmong cultural center on campus, similar to a hub for black students that is opening this semester.
It'll be hard to make the students' idea a reality as state budget cuts have led some of the university's departments to slash jobs.
Forever means forever, right? A man recently found a plan ticket in a box under his bed. The unused ticket was for a flight from Nashville to Sacremento on 31 December 1998. The ticket holder, John Walker, told WFMY2 more about his find, “It was purchased in December to fly to Sacramento for my brother-in-law’s wedding, which was 2 January 1999. I didn’t get to go.”
When John asked for a refund in March of 1999, United Airlines told him flights were non-refundable, however, he could use it towards another flight. The conditions sent to him in a letter stated, “domestic wholly unused non-refundable ticket(s) can forever be applied toward the purchase of another domestic non-refundable ticket, for the customer named on the ticket.”
Since John had no plans to travel at the time. He stored everything back into a box and completely forgot about it. He is now waiting for a voucher of $378 from United Airlines, which is technically $571.60 due to inflation. What a lucky guy!
Yami Gautam who played the role of a visually impaired girl in Kaabil, was seen spreading awareness about the importance of Organ Donation on the account of World Organ Donation Day which falls on 13th August.
Not many are aware of the fact that Yami Gautam in real life has pledged to donate her eyes. This was a lot before the actress was signed for Kaabil, in which she delivered a power packed performance.
In fact, it was not just Yami, but her entire family pledged to donate their eyes back then, which Yami is extremely proud of.
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The actress feels that people often underestimate the things that they are blessed with until they lose it. So, she feels that pledging to donate her eyes is the least that she could do, to contribute to the society and touch someone’s life, who would value having vision.
It is a great thought and a lot more people need to see it in this light.
A day at the pool sends five kids to the hospital after excessive coughing and claiming they couldn't breathe.
Live 5's Carter Coyle investigates a serious pool hazard you likely never even considered. Find out what you need to know to keep your family safe.
Live 5 Investigates Poisoned at the Poll, airs Monday at 11 PM
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation on Tuesday from the ramparts of the Red Fort to mark India's 71st Independence Day.
During his last 'Mann Ki Baat' address on July 30, the Prime Minister had said that August was the month of revolution. He had appealed to the nation to celebrate as 'Sankalp Parva' or 'Day of Resolve'.
"We should celebrate 15th August 2017 as the Sankalp Parva or the Day of Resolve. We have to take pledge to quit un-cleanliness, poverty, terrorism, casteism and communalism from India," he had said.
The Prime Minister had also promised the nation that he would keep his Independence Day address under an hour this time.
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Kyle Edmund's tough build-up towards the US Open continued as he was beaten by Portugal's Joao Sousa in the first round of the Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati on Monday.
The British No 2 recovered from a poor first set to level matters against the world No 54 but ultimately fell to a 6-3, 2-6, 6-3 defeat in just over one and a half hours.
It was a further disappointment for the 22-year-old, who was also beaten in his opening match by David Ferrer in the Canadian Masters in Montreal last week.
Kyle Edmund, pictured at the Rogers Cup, is out of the Cincinnati Open in the first round
Edmund had made an encouraging start to his hard-court season, reaching the semi-finals in Atlanta and taking a set off Grigor Dimitrov at the Citi Open in Washington.
But Sousa proved too strong, breaking twice in the first set then again immediately at the start of the third which proved enough to consign Edmund to another defeat.
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Zinke visits Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument
By Ashley Conti , BDN Staff
U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke took a tour of the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument Wednesday. The visit was the start of a four-day visit to New England. Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument is currently under review via President Trump's Executive Order 13792, issued April 26, 2017. Zinke says he’s unlikely to advocate scaling back the Katahdin monument.
LONDON, April 12 CME Group, one of the world's biggest exchanges, is closing two loss-making operations in London by year end, saying on Wednesday customers preferred using its U.S. operations.
The Chicago Mercantile Exchange Group said that after closing its UK-based derivatives exchange and clearing house, it would continue to have a significant operation to serve European customers. (Reporting by Huw Jones; Editing by David Holmes)
The accused in a violent sexual assault that took place in Lethbridge close to three years ago took the stand at his attempted murder trial on Friday. Matt Battochio reports.
An American man has been attacked by three deadly animals in less than four years. Dylan McWilliams, from Colorado, was
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 10' game
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the New York Lottery's "Pick 10" game were:
03-05-06-07-13-14-15-17-21-32-33-35-39-40-42-57-65-70-72-80
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TOKYO, Aug 14 (Reuters) - A rare panda cub born in a Tokyo zoo two months ago is in "great health" and learning to crawl, zoo officials said on Monday. The latest video released by the Tokyo Zoological Park Society showed the unnamed giant baby panda being weighed and measured, and then cuddling with her mother, Shin Shin. "(The baby panda) is beginning to use its hind legs to crawl or change directions, but it's still unable to walk on all fours," Mikako Kaneko, who is in charge of panda care at Tokyo's Ueno Zoo, told reporters.
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MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court today granted interim relief from arrest till June 11 to Deepak Nikalje, brother of gangster Chhota Rajan, in a rape case.
A 22-year-old woman had lodged a complaint against Nikalje last month accusing him of rape, sexual harassment, cheating, causing miscarriage and criminal breach of trust.
Nikalje moved the high court yesterday seeking anticipatory bail after the lower court rejected his plea.
Justice P N Deshmukh today posted the petition for hearing on June 11 and said the applicant would not be arrested until then.
The court, however, prohibited Nikalje from entering Navi Mumbai as the woman stays there.
According to the complaint, the woman met Nikalje (51) four years ago seeking financial help for her education.
She alleged that after initially providing some help, Nikalje started exploiting her on the pretext of marriage.
Construction and infrastructure group Robertson is to serve as lead contractor on a £10 million hotel at Hamilton Park Racecourse.
Hampton by Hilton Hamilton Park will feature 118 rooms and is to be built on land previously used as a car park for racecourse guests.
Planning approval was granted by South Lanarkshire Council in December and the project is expected to complete by next summer.
Ed Parry, managing director, Robertson central west, said: “It is hugely exciting to be working with Hamilton Park Racecourse in supporting them in realising the next phase of their business plan.
“Robertson has previously built two Hampton by Hilton hotels in Aberdeen and another in Leeds so we know exactly what is required.”
Vivien Currie, chief executive at Hamilton Park Racecourse, added: “This landmark project… has been driven by public demand, not only for racedays but also for other events.”
FILE - In this March 27, 2008 file photo, the Pentagon is seen in this aerial view in Washington. A Pentagon official tells The Associated Press that transgender people can enlist in the military beginning Jan. 1, despite President Donald Trump's opposition. The new policy reflects growing legal pressure on the issue. Potential transgender recruits will have to overcome a lengthy and strict set of physical, medical and mental conditions that make it possible, although difficult, for them to join the armed services. Charles Dharapak, File AP Photo
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SANDY, Utah (AP) — The police chief in the Salt Lake City suburb of Sandy has been fired for inappropriately touching other police department employees.
Mayor Kurt Bradburn announced the firing of Police Chief Kevin Thacker Tuesday after an investigation uncovered several claims of unprofessional behavior.
The investigation determined that Thacker had previously been warned about his behavior but did not stop.
Bradburn would not provide additional details about the allegations.
Thacker will be replaced for the time being by Deputy Chief William O’Neil while the city conducts a nationwide search for its next police chief.
Thacker has spent more than three decades as an officer with the Sandy Police Department. He became chief in 2014.
He had been on administrative leave since April 2.
He was unable to be reached for comment.
March 19 (Reuters) - Oracle Corp:
* Q3 FY18 CLOUD REVENUES UP 32% TO $1.6 BILLION AND TOTAL REVENUES UP 6% TO $9.8 BILLION
* Q3 NON-GAAP EARNINGS PER SHARE $0.83
* Q3 GAAP LOSS PER SHARE $0.98
* Q3 REVENUE $9.8 BILLION VERSUS I/B/E/S VIEW $9.78 BILLION
* Q3 EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW $0.72 — THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S
* QTRLY ‍CLOUD SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE (SAAS) REVENUES WERE UP 33% TO $1.2 BILLION​
* QTRLY NON-GAAP OPERATING. MARGIN 44 PERCENT VERSUS 44 PERCENT REPORTED LAST QUARTER
* QTRLY ‍CLOUD PLATFORM AS A SERVICE (PAAS) PLUS INFRASTRUCTURE AS A SERVICE (IAAS) REVENUES WERE UP 28% TO $415 MILLION​
* ORACLE - ONE-TIME NET CHARGE OF $6.9 BILLION RELATED TO 2017 TAX CUTS AND JOBS ACT RECORDED IN QUARTER
* QTRLY TOTAL HARDWARE REVENUES $994 MILLION VERSUS $ 1,028 MILLION
* ORACLE - CONFIDENT CO WILL “COMFORTABLY DELIVER” ON ORIGINAL FORECAST OF DOUBLE-DIGIT NON-GAAP EARNINGS PER SHARE GROWTH FOR FY18
* FY2018 EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW $2.94 — THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The background of WA Labor's new candidate for Darling Range has been extensively scrutinised, Premier Mark McGowan says, after the party's last MP and parliamentary hopeful for the state seat proved embarrassments.
Tania Lawrence, a senior manager at Woodside who has also worked in the public sector, was on Thursday announced as Labor's new candidate for the June 23 by-election.
Mr McGowan told reporters vetting of Ms Lawrence had been "extensive" given her predecessor Colleen Yates quit the race last week - just days after being nominated - over exaggerations in her online resume.
The by-election was triggered by the resignation of disgraced Labor-turned-independent MP Barry Urban, who lied about his education and police service record.
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — Authorities are looking for a missing 9-year-old named Jamon Cooper.
He was last seen at Bull Street and DeRenne Avenue around 4:30 p.m., according to the Savannah Police Department.
Jamon was wearing a red Nike shirt, khaki pants and blue shoes.
If seen, call 911.
Young visitors enjoyed exploring the 88-foot long boat.
Art Cohn tells the visitors on board the Lois McClure the history of the canal schooner. Cohn is one of the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum’s co-founders, and captains the tugboat Churchill which tows the Lois McClure canal schooner. The dachshund on the table is Art Cohn’s dog, Josey Wales. K. Fien photos.
Feral Fables: Areca Roe + Terrence Payne
We’re such huge fans of both Rosalux co-founder Terrence Payne and photographer Areca Roe that it’s going to be hard to adequately hype their joint show of new work, Feral Fables: O Pioneer & Family Fremds, which has its reception on Saturday. Check out our interview with Payne—easily one of our best ever podcast guests—and hear about his vibrant drawings often combine beautiful geometries with animal forms and cheeky taglines and go see his new pieces on misrepresentations of faith. So cool. Also be sure to get your expectations up for Roe’s work in O Pioneer—we love her lush staged photography of pets and can’t wait to see what she does with an older Western landscape style that documents a new world of disasters. Saturday, 7 PM. Free. —Hank Stacks
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A photo of Monday Wingard, as issued by the sheriff's department. (Source: Lexington County Detention Center)
A Lexington County man who was previously reported missing has been found dead, according to the Lexington County Coroner's Office.
The body of Monday Wingard, 43, of Swansea, was found by a community search party near his Basil Road residence on Tuesday.
An autopsy has been scheduled for Nov. 15 to determine the cause of Wingard's death. The Lexington County Sheriff's Department is also investigating.
Check back for more updates.
#BREAKING: Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has IDed an individual found deceased today in a wooded area near Swansea as Monday Wingard. Autopsy set for tomorrow. Our investigation continues. #LESM #LCSDnews https://t.co/cqzEIPV5vI — Lexington Sheriff (@LCSD_News) November 14, 2017
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The Bowie Lady Rabbits softball team hopes to have a great season as this is the year they want to put everything together.
The team just missed out on the district title last year to Henrietta. With the Lady Cats graduating some key players and the Lady Rabbits returning a great senior core, expectations are high for Bowie.
The team returns six all-district performers from last year, including co-district MVP senior Taylor McCarty at shortstop. The Ottawa signee has been a staple on the varsity team since her freshman year.
Coach Brant Farris feels like this is the year. It is his fourth your at Bowie and this group of seniors is the first he has fostered through the program.
“We’ve grown up together from August until May together all year,” Farris said. “It’s a special group for me and I expect big things out of them.”
To read the rest, pick up a copy of the weekend edition of the Bowie News.
March 29 Nomura Holdings Inc appointed Prabhat Awasthi as its new head of India, replacing Vikas Sharma, who has been promoted to head of Asia ex-Japan.
Awasthi currently leads Nomura's India equities team and his new role will give him added responsibility of the firm's fixed income and investment banking businesses in the country.
Awasthi, who will report to Sharma in his new role, joined Nomura in October 2008 from Lehman Brothers.
The appointments are effective April 1, Nomura said. (Reporting by Laharee Chatterjee in Bengaluru; Editing by Savio D'Souza)
The Guadalupe River State Park posted on their Facebook page a photo of trash strewn about near a picnic table. In the post, they reminded park-goers that leaving one bag makes a big impact on their time and resources.
As the temperatures warm up, more and more people are expected to visit Texas parks. Texas Parks and Wildlife continue to ask visitors to pick up after themselves as they enjoy the perks of Texas nature.
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Canadian Columnist Echoes Praise For Toronto Officer Who Arrested Van Attack Suspect NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with columnist Scott Gilmore about the non-violent arrest of the suspect in the Toronto van attack. Gilmore writes for the Canadian current affairs magazine Maclean's.
Deputy Mayor plans meeting to address Ebola concerns City workers are starting to gear up for Ebola. First Deputy Mayor Anthony Shorris will meet Monday morning with the Municipal Labor Committee and officials from the NYPD, FDNY and...
Deputy mayor: charter expansion could lead to 'privatized' school system A massive expansion of charter schools could lead to the “privatization” of public education, Mayor de Blasio’s top deputy warned Monday — even as the mayor himself was saying charters...
Martha A. (Polly) Davenport age 75 of Chatsworth passed away Thursday, May 24, 2018, at her residence.
She was preceded in death by her son, Gene Bingham.
Survivors include her spouse, Garfield (Wheeler) Davenport; daughter, Tammy Crump of Chatsworth; grandchildren, Hannah, Josh, and Samuel; one sister, Mary Elizabeth Law of Clayton, GA.
Memorial services were Sunday, May 27, 2018 at the chapel of Shawn Chapman Funeral Home with Delmar Davenport officiating. The family received friends at the funeral home 1:00 till 2:00 p.m. Sunday.
Arrangements made with integrity by Shawn Chapman Funeral Home, Crematory and Monuments. www.shawnchapmanfh.com
Man stabbed on midtown Manhattan street; expected to survive
NEW YORK (AP) — A man has been stabbed on the street in midtown Manhattan and police have a person in custody.
WABC says the stabbing occurred around 1 p.m. Monday at 33rd Street and Fifth Avenue.
The victim was taken to Bellevue Hospital with stab wounds and is expected to survive.
Police say the 22-year-old suspect is a FedEx driver.
Police believe the stabbing was the result of an ongoing dispute.
FedEx released a statement saying they were cooperating with authorities.
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Information from: WABC-TV, http://www.7online.com
LB learns he's getting a scholarship from egg hunt
From the elaborate scholarship surprises for college football programs file comes this gem that took place in Minnesota last week.
Let's set the scene: Gophers football players are told they're going to participate in an Easter egg hunt in pairs while taped to each other. When they return to the meeting room, they're told to open the plastic shells. The message, it appears, is that walk-on linebacker Blake Cashman got a scholarship:
A few notes from the video: There's a wave of noise as various players figure it out first, Cashman's speech is simple but perfect, and the team gets even more pumped up to get dinner at Fogo de Chao, which is the right reaction.
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Broomfield City Council is expected to vote tonight on a resolution that would add oil and gas development to the 20-year comprehensive plan. A if approved, a Comprehensive Planning Update Committee will be formed to add the topic as a ninth focus area to the 2016 Comprehensive Plan.
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Authorities say a Cleveland police officer attacked a woman and had her arrested for assaulting a police officer.
Sgt. Christopher Graham, of Wellington, was charged Thursday with misdemeanor assault and unlawful restraint. He pleaded not guilty during a court appearance Friday morning.
A Cleveland police Internal Affairs detective wrote in court papers that the 38-year-old Graham assaulted the woman Sept. 12 and then had her arrested on the felony assault charge.
Officials haven't said why Graham allegedly attacked the woman.
Cleveland.com reports that Cleveland paid settlements in two lawsuits filed against Graham that accused him of misusing his police power.
Graham's attorney didn't return telephone messages seeking comment Friday.
A police spokeswoman didn't respond to an email asking about Graham's status with the department.
Top U.S. commander in the Pacific downplays talk of limited U.S. military options; national security correspondent Jennifer Griffin reports from the Pentagon.
Hours of operation at Fort Riley’s Grant gate will expand beginning Oct. 16.
The Fort Riley Garrison Public Affairs Office reported that the new hours for the Grant Gate will be 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Grant gate will remain closed on weekends and federal holidays.
Via The Cut:
I have been having conversations about Harvey Weinstein’s history of sexual harassment for more than 17 years.
The conversations started when I was a young editorial assistant at Talk, the magazine he financed, in 1999; back then it was with young people, friends — women and men — who worked for him, at Miramax, and told tales of hotel rooms, nudity, suggestion, and coercion, and then of whispered payoffs, former assistants who seemingly dropped off the face of the Earth. Reading the story published on Thursday in the New York Times about claims against Weinstein, I was pole-axed by the familiarity of the recollection of Karen Katz, a friend and colleague of one of the young Miramax employees who was propositioned by Weinstein, who said, “We were so young at the time … We did not understand how wrong it was or how Laura should deal with it.”
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TOKYO (Reuters) - A Japanese man wielding a sword killed his sister, a Shinto priestess, on the grounds of a Tokyo shrine, then stabbed his wife to death before committing suicide, police and media said.
Police declined to comment on a motive for Thursday’s killings or the family feud.
Shigenaga Tomioka, 56, attacked Nagako Tomioka, 58, chief priestess of the Tomioka Hachimangu shrine, as she got out of a car. Media reports said she was his sister.
His 49-year-old wife, Mariko, stabbed and wounded the driver of the car with a sword, police said, before she too was killed.
Shigenaga sent a threatening letter to his sister in 2006, saying he would “send her to hell”, the Sankei newspaper said.
Shinto is the traditional religion of Japan and many shrines dot the country. The Tomioka Hachimangu shrine, established in 1627, has a close link with sumo and the emperor and empress visited in 2012.
Wednesday, February 15, 2017 – Weather forecast update at 5am:
A weather system will bring bands of precip into the BC Southern Interior.
Freezing levels will be between 2000m and 2500m today. Expect a wintery mix. Some areas may see the possibility of freezing rain as many parts of the Southern Interior remains near freezing at the surface but warmer air is pushing in at the upper levels.
Sleet will also be a possibility today and tomorrow morning. The precip will taper off by tomorrow night.
Signs point to a break on Friday but the weekend looks unsettled with the potential for another system to track into the region from the South.
Today’s daytime high range: 0 to +6
We will have the rest of your weather details coming up at 5 and 6:30 and 11pm – Hope you can join us!
~ Duane/Wesla
A 20-year-old man from Hamilton has been arrested by the Peel Regional Police for a shooting in Mississauga on Thursday, May 31.
Peel Regional Police were called to the area of Tenth Line West and Thomas Street in Mississauga at approximately 6.30 p.m. on May 31.
No injuries were caused from the shooting.
A man was seen fleeing the scene of the crime before the police arrived.
NEW YORK — Federal law enforcement officials say they disrupted a plot to carry out terrorist attacks at New York City locations, including concert venues, subway stations and Times Square.
Prosecutors announced Friday that three men based in Canada, Pakistan and the Philippines had conspired to carry out terror attacks in the summer of 2016 in the name of the Islamic State.
Prosecutors say 19-year-old Abdulrahman El Bahnasawy bought materials to make a bomb but was arrested after travelling to New Jersey in May of 2016.
He pleaded guilty later that year, but the case was sealed while the investigation continued.
Nineteen-year-old U.S. citizen Talha Haroon was arrested in Pakistan in 2016. Thirty-seven-year-old Russell Salic was arrested in the Philippines in April.
It’s not clear if they have attorneys.
Manchester United will not be pursuing Benfica defender Victor Lindelof in the winter transfer window. The Swede was earlier tipped to join the Red Devils on a £38m deal after he was handed the number 2 shirt, formerly worn by Rafael da Silva .
According to Sky Sports News, the Mancunian giants have opted against a deal for Lindelof this month due to the form of Phil Jones and Marcos Rojo.
Chris Smalling, Eric Bailly, and Daley Blind are the other backup options, and Jose Mourinho is confident that he has sufficient depth in the heart of the defence.
Nevertheless, the Red Devils have not completely ruled out a move for Lindelof, and a deal could well be finalized when the season comes to a close.
Lindelof was recently rested for his side's Taca de Liga win over Pacos de Ferreira as a means of preparing him for the next league outing.
April 6 Rastar Group :
* Sees net profit for FY 2017 Q1 to decrease by 43 percent to 53 percent, or to be 103.9 million yuan to 126 million yuan, compared to net profit of FY 2016 Q1 (221 million yuan)
* Says decreased investment revenue as main reason for the forecast
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/mKlEbP
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
A 25-year-old Sutton man who was savagely beaten in a Wetherspoon’s pub last week is now in a ‘serious but stable’ condition in hospital, police have confirmed.
The assault, which happened at The Picture House pub, on the junction of Forest Street and Fox Street in the town, saw the victim resuscitated by paramedics at the scene.
The incident happened on Thursday, August 10, at 11,25pm.
He was taken to Queen’s Medical Centre with serious injuries following the incident.
Police have said the four men, one aged 34, one aged 27 and two aged 24, who were brought in for questioning have now been released under investigation.
Medical marijuana advocates fuming over Georgia PTSD bill
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia medical marijuana advocates are outraged over the apparent stalling of a proposal that would expand the state's medical cannabis oil program to include those who are suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder or chronic pain.
Advocates and lawmakers held a news conference inside the state Capitol on Monday and questioned why the bill, which passed the House overwhelmingly last month, has not received a Senate committee hearing.
Rep. David Clark, the bill's sponsor, accused Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle, a leading gubernatorial candidate and the president of the Senate, of "playing politics" and stifling the proposal.
Clark, a Buford Republican, says those suffering from PTSD who have access to cannabis oil are less likely to turn to addictive opioid painkillers.
In a statement, Cagle said he has supported previous legislation that expanded cannabis oil access. He also says he wants a study committee to examine the issue.
Strathcona County RCMP are asking for the public for help in tracking down information about a 28-year-old man who was struck and killed while walking on Highway 21 early Wednesday morning. The family of a man killed in a hit and run near Sherwood Park held a First Nations ceremony near the site where his body was found and made a plea for the person responsible to turn themselves in.
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Due to Independence Day falling on a Wednesday, the Dardanelle Post Dispatch will be publishing a day early, July 3, 2018.
As a result of our early publishing, we at the Post would like to ask anyone wishing to submit a story, photo, or advertisement to the newspaper to have it submitted no later than this Friday, June 29, at 5:00 pm.
Wil Myers stretched his hitting streak to seven games Sunday, matching Manuel for the longest hitting streak by a Padres player this season. Myers has three hits in his last 12 at-bats with one double, no RBIs and no runs scored.
Start the conversation, or Read more at San Diego Padres.
The clock is ticking on efforts to rescue 12 boys and their soccer coach who have been stuck in a flooded cave in northern Thailand since June 23.
Medics and nurses from the Royal Thai Navy have delivered food and provided medical attention, with seven members of the Navy team spending Tuesday night with the trapped team. New videos show the boys being treated for cuts and rashes.
Here & Now's Peter O'Dowd discusses how the rescue might unfold with Anmar Mirza, coordinator of the U.S. National Cave Rescue Commission.
At least two Somali civilians were reported to have been wounded after gunmen have opened fire at a nomad family on the outskirts of Galkayo, the regional capital of Mudug region.
The incident took place at Laamafaqaaye area, close to Galkayo on Friday midnight, according to local residents who spoke to Radio Shabelle via phone.
Galmudug security officials said they have launched a probe into the shooting and are on a mission to detain the perpetrators of the attack.
It's yet unclear the motive behind the assault, but, this comes amid increasing clan-revenge attacks in Mudug region of central Somalia.
“We expect the first cinemas to open in March 2018.” “We expect the first cinemas to open in March 2018.”
Saudi Arabia said on Monday that public cinemas would be allowed in the conservative kingdom and the first cinemas were likely to open early next year. “As the industry regulator, the General Commission for Audiovisual Media has started the process for licensing cinemas in the Kingdom,” Minister of Culture and Information Awwad bin Saleh Alawwad said in a statement.
“We expect the first cinemas to open in March 2018.”
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Sir Ian and Dame Helen are co-starring on the big screen for the first time.
Dame Helen Mirren and Sir Ian McKellen have started shooting their new film The Good Liar in London.
Principal photography began on location in the capital on Monday.
The film, based on Nicholas Searle’s book, follows career con artist Roy Courtnay (Sir Ian), who can hardly believe his luck when he meets well-to-do widow Betty McLeish (Dame Helen) online.
View photos Sir Ian will be on the big screen with Dame Helen for the first time (Lauren Hurley/PA) More
As Betty opens her home and life to him, Roy is surprised to find himself caring about her – turning what should be an easy swindle into the most treacherous tightrope walk of his life.
It is the first time Sir Ian, 78, and Dame Helen, 72, have co-starred on the big screen.
The New Line Cinema drama, directed by Bill Condon, is being filmed on location in London and Berlin and will be released in 2019.
March 31 Beijing Properties Holdings Ltd :
* Unit of co and purchaser, a unit of Beijing Medical, Beijing Properties and Beijing Medical entered into s&p agreement
* Vendor agreed to sell and purchaser agreed to purchase sale share and shareholder's loan, at a total consideration of HK$900 million
* Beijing Enterprises Health And Medical Resources Group to sell and Beijing Enterprises Health Resources Co to purchase sale share and shareholder's loan Source text : (bit.ly/2nHJx6G) Further company coverage:
Halton police have charged a Burlington father after the sudden death of his toddler last week.
Police received a 911 call from a "hysterical" man around 5:30 p.m. last Wednesday after a three-year-old boy's lifeless body was found in the back of a grey Ford Escape that was parked in the lot behind Crossroads Christian Communication on North Service Road at Kerns Road.
Despite resuscitative efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
An autopsy conducted the following day determined the preliminary cause of death to be hyperthermia, consistent with the child being left in a hot car for an extended period of time.
A New York grand jury has indicted movie producer Harvey Weinstein on two counts of rape and a single count of criminal sexual acts.
The charges match the ones filed in a criminal complaint last Friday by the Manhattan District Attorney's office.
"This indictment brings the defendant another step closer to accountability for the crimes of violence with which he is now charged," District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr said in a statement on Wednesday.
"Our office will try this case not in the press but in the courtroom where it belongs. The defendant's recent assault on the integrity of the survivors and the legal process is predictable. We are confident that when the jury hears the evidence, it will reject these attacks out of hand."
A young couple from Taiwan had a lucky escape this afternoon after they accidently drove their car over the wall at Ladies View in Killarney.
The rented car came to a halt when it hit a rock on the other side of the small wall in the carpark of the iconic site around 1 o’clock.
It’s understood the driver may have accidently hit the accelerator instead of the break.
Staff from the Ladies View café came to the couple’s aid and helped them out of the car; neither were injured.
Owner of Ladies View café Raymond O’Shea told Radio Kerry News he has never seen anything like that happen before at the carpark:
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Night crawlers are spoiled for choice this season as the entertainment calendar presents a myriad of events across the country.
The latest addition is the ‘Bana Ba Motho’ Annual festival to be held in Metsimotlhabe.
The event which is the brainchild of Wazha Nzwaligwa will be held on the 23rd of September at Riders Valley Gardens with the main aim being to exercise the spirit of friendship.
Entertainment comprises a rich lineup of DJs and artists such as DJ Gouveia, Chabo, Homeboi, Thin Tee, Quest, Amio K, The 25 Combats and Pantsola Parade.
Patrons will have to part with P50 to get inside.
Six Tampa Bay area attorneys are among 21 attorneys who were recently disbarred, reprimanded, or had their licenses revoked or suspended by the Florida Supreme Court in recent court orders. James Lee Clark, 701 S. Howard Ave., Suite 201, Tampa, suspended until further order effective 30 days from a Nov. 7 court order.
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Mumbai: In a very shocking incident, a 25-year-old woman was allegedly molested inside Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) while she was breastfeeding her baby. The incident took place on Monday, with the woman who had delivered a baby just four days ago by C-section, at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hospital (Kalwa civil hospital).
According to the report in Mumbai Mirror, the infant had been admitted to NICU since her birth on December 7 after she was diagnosed with jaundice. The woman told Kalwa police that a man wearing doctor’s white coat entered NICU at 5 am and groped her. She couldn’t see the man’s face as it covered with a mask. She was shocked and pushed that man away, but the man grabbed her clothes. She managed to run out of the ward with her child.
“We are checking the CCTV footage to determine whether the accused is a hospital staffer or an outsider,” Senior Inspector Shekhar Badge told Mumbai Mirror. The police had also rounded up the hospital staff, but the woman couldn’t identify the accused.
Overnight closures planned during repairs on I-5 near LA
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Motorists should expect overnight delays as Interstate 5 is reduced to just one lane in each direction during repairs southeast of Los Angeles.
Caltrans said Sunday that a widening project in the Downey area will take place during late-night and pre-dawn hours, possibly through Wednesday morning.
City News Service reports a section of the key north-south route is being elevated and doubled in size between the Interstate 605 and State Route 91. It's part of a nearly $2 billion improvement project.
TMJ News Sunday. With John Butera…Brought to you from Basecamp in Woodland Park at Hwy 24 and Hwy 67Going over with you some of the news high lights of our area that have happened recently. Check in with us on Sundays, and grab your free newspaper of the mountain Jackpot at one of our 150 locations…(see list here….. http://www.mountainjackpot.com/…/tmjs… )
How do N.J.'s top basketball players stack up in the national rankings?
The AAU basketball season is over, and the high school basketball season is months away. But the national recruiting rankings have been updated, and dozens of New Jersey's tops players made the cut. The following slideshow shows New Jersey's top recruits and their current rankings on the main national recruiting websites, including ESPN, Rivals, 247Sports and Scout. Every site ranks players differently, meaning not every player is on every list.
LAFAYETTE (KLFY)- On Saturday, over 500 Cleco workers and contractors will travel to St. Tammany Parish in advance of Tropical Storm Nate, the company said today.
Forecasters are predicting Tropical Storm Nate will make landfall in southeast Louisiana as a Category 1 hurricane late Saturday night into Sunday morning.
These workers will join the 100 Cleco workers already stationed in the Northshore area.
“Cleco will continue to monitor the storm and adjust our workforce and resources accordingly,” said James Lass, general manager of distribution operations and emergency management in a statement. “At this time, all of our workers’ needs from lodging and food to materials and fuel are secured so that they can quickly and safely respond to possible storm-related outages.”
For additional storm preparation and safety tips, visit www.cleco.com.
Donald Trump Belatedly Condemns White Supremacists by Name
Donald Trump Belatedly Condemns White Supremacist Groups By Name 2 Days After Charlottesville
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Donald Trump finally caved to the public pressure by condemning white supremacist groups at the center of the violence in Charlottesville.
Trump announced Monday from The White House a civil rights investigation has been launched by the Department of Justice surrounding the terrorist attack.
The Prez called out white supremacists by name, saying ... "Racism is evil. And those who cause violence in its name are criminals and thugs, including the KKK, neo-Nazis, white supremacists and other hate groups that are repugnant to everything we hold dear as Americans."
Trump took enormous heat over the weekend when he condemned the violence and bigotry in Charlottesville from "many sides" but failed to specifically mention white supremacists.
2 days of backlash makes a world of difference, apparently.
Jakarta: The number of casualties from the sinking of KM Lestari Maju ferry has risen to 35, authorities announced Wednesday.
Yesterday afternoon, the boat sank around 300 meters from the coast of Selayar, South Sulawesi. It reportedly carried more than 200 passengers as well as dozens of vehicles.
"The actual number of passengers is higher than the official document," Selayar Police chief Adjunct Senior Commissioner Syamsul Ridwan.According to officials, the vessel experienced a leak in the port side of the hull. It also reportedly ran into strong winds and high waves."This case is still being investigated by our team," the police official added.(WAH)
The Enugu State Police Command said, on Monday, that it had put measures in place to ensure crime-free Christmas celebration in the state.
The Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Mohammed Danmallam, gave the assurance in an interview, in Enugu.
Danmallam said that various “overt and covert measures’’ had been put in place to ensure effective policing in the state during this yuletide.”
He said that the command was effectively partnering with members of the public and sister security agencies in the state to ensure a hitch-free yuletide.
“There is a need for all hands to be on deck for a hitch-free yuletide in Enugu State,’’ the commissioner said.
Danmallam, however, urged the residents to report to the command, any misconduct by any police personnel in the state during the season, for immediate action.
“Officers and men should desist from any act of incivility to members of the public.
“We have zero tolerance for any form of misconduct by officers and men of the command,’’ he warned. (NAN)
Volunteer Kathy Johnston works Dec. 19 with Alan Pasquesi as he listens to music at his home in Darien. Pasquesi has primary progressive aphasia, a condition that has taken away his ability to speak or understand language.
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Today's stories: Five Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians assigned to the 509th Civil Engineer Squadron recovered and safely disposed of 13 unexploded ordnances or UXOs, in the Kansas City metropolitan area. The 911th Airlift Wing assigned to the Pittsburgh International Airport Air Reserve Station is changing to meet the needs of the Air Force.
WASHINGTON—The Senate on Wednesday overwhelmingly backed a package of additional sanctions on Russia, in part to punish Moscow for alleged interference in the 2016 elections.
The package would impose new restrictions on Russian actors linked to human-rights abuses, arms sales to the Syrian government or malicious cyberattacks on behalf of the Russian government. It also would require President Donald Trump to seek congressional...
A 44-year-old man is nursing a gunshot wound to the face, following yet another shooting in the city during an early morning robbery, on 30th May.
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WINNIPEG, MB – There was a big brawl in Selkirk on the weekend. RCMP say a fight broke out Saturday night in a large group of people.
Three people were sent to hospital about 10 o’clock. 27 and 19 year old men had stab wounds, while a 16 year old girl suffered severe injuries. They’re all in stable condition now.
No one has been arrested but anyone who saw anything are asked to call Selkirk RCMP or Crime Stoppers.
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Elgin man pleads guilty to sexually assaulting a child
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An Elgin man pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a child he knew, officials said.
David Gallardo, 35, of the 500 block of Glenwood Avenue in Elgin, pleaded guilty to a single felony count of criminal sexual assault and was sentenced to five years in prison, according to a news release from the Kane County state's attorney's office.
Kane County Assistant State's Attorney Megan Baxter said in court that Gallardo sexually assaulted the victim, whom he knew, in 2016 when she was younger than 18, according to the release.
Gallardo must also register for life as a sex offender under Illinois law, officials said. He will receive credit toward his sentence for the 585 days he spent in jail following his arrest.
Fire experts were trying to determine the cause of a blaze in Limassol on Tuesday that destroyed the basement warehouse of a shop selling electrical appliances and furniture on Makarios Avenue.
No one was hurt during the fire.
The fire service, located nearby, responded immediately but due to the location, it took some time to put the blaze under control.
Firefighters had to use breathing apparatus while ventilators were deployed to remove the smoke from the basement.
The basement was used as a warehouse for electrical appliances and furniture. Firefighters managed to contain the blaze but some damage was caused to the ground and first floors, mainly from the heat and smoke.
Investigators are now focusing on the task of determining the cause of the fire that destroyed the basement and its contents.
The National Treasury is in the process of setting up an inter-departmental anti-money laundering committee to combat the financing of terrorism.
The committee will‚ among other things‚ harmonise and align approaches to financial investigations‚ prosecutions‚ convictions and asset forfeitures in money laundering and terrorist financing cases.
Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba said in a written reply to a question in Parliament that in addition to this committee a separate consultative structure would be created to facilitate engagements with private sector entities which are designated as "accountable institutions" under the Financial Intelligence Centre Act.
These include banks‚ estate agents‚ car dealers and insurance companies which are required to report suspicious transactions to the Financial Intelligence Centre.
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(WHDH) – Stand-up comedian Ralphie May died Friday at the age of 45, TMZ reports.
According to the site, May had been battling pneumonia for several weeks prior to his death. He reportedly died of cardiac arrest.
“We are heartbroken to announce the untimely death of our friend, Ralphie May. Ralphie had been battling pneumonia and had cancelled a handful of dates over the last month in an effort to recover,” May’s publicist Stacey Pokluda said in a statement.
May became a household name in the comedy world after he was the runner-up on “Last Comic Standing” in 2003. Since then, he’s had several TV comedy specials on Comedy Central as well as Netflix.
Thank you, Ralphie May. You were a world-class comedian. pic.twitter.com/TGWpRcyQGH — Comedy Central (@ComedyCentral) October 6, 2017
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NEW YORK (AP) - The New York City health department says one person has died and two others have become severely ill after they contracted a rare disease transmitted by rats.
The three cases occurred in the last two months in a Bronx neighborhood. City officials say it's the first time a cluster of cases has been identified.
The disease is called leptospirosis (lehp-toh-spuhr-ROH'-sihs).
Infections commonly occur through exposure to rat urine. The disease is rarely spread from person to person. It can be treated with antibiotics.
The city says it's reducing the rat population in the area and educating residents about the disease.
The New York Times (http://nyti.ms/2lOMiA9 ) says that from 2006 to 2016, 26 cases were reported in the city; the Bronx had the highest number with eight.
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received the Keeping The Blues Alive Award from the Blues Foundation in Memphis Tennessee.
Chesapeake Bay Events and Saran Petska, Event Coordinator and Vice President of Chesapeake Bay Events accepted the award on behalf of all of the loyal fans who return to Sandy Point State park in Annapolis every May, the family and friends who volunteer year after year and the sponsors, without whom we could not succeed. Don Hooker, founder and CEO ofEvents and Saran Petska, Event Coordinator and Vice President of Chesapeake Bay Events accepted the award on behalf of all of the loyal fans who return to Sandy Point State park in Annapolis every May, the family and friends who volunteer year after year and the sponsors, without whom we could not succeed.
The festival is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. It is considered to be one of the premier Blues Festivals in the world. Outside of providing top caliber entertainment, the festival also gives ALL net proceeds to charity.
TORONTO Feb 13 Canada's main stock index rose on Monday to a fresh record high as heavyweight financial shares climbed, while lower oil and gold prices weighed on the energy and materials groups.
The Toronto Stock Exchange's S&P/TSX composite index was up 26.53 points, or 0.17 percent, at 15,755.65, shortly after the open. Six of the index's 10 main groups were higher. (Reporting by Fergal Smith; Editing by Bernadette Baum)
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Green Bay man's experience in Okinawa during WWII shows him to have been much more than just husband of unfaithful wife
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A celebration of the life of Julie Roark will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Aspen School District Theater.
The Roark family will attend a reception for all attendees at Aspen Elementary School after the service. Food and beverages will be provided. Attendees are encouraged to wear a "splash of red" — Julie Roark's favorite color — to the ceremony.
Overflow parking will be available in both the Aspen middle school and high school parking lots.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Aspen Education Foundation due to Julie Roark's love and devotion to the staff and students of the Aspen School District.
The Vermont Supreme Court has overturned the sentence of a former city attorney for Rutland who was convicted in a deadly hit-and-run. Christopher Sullivan was convicted of DUI with death resulting for the 2013 crash in downtown Rutland that killed 71-year-old Mary Jane Outslay.
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The Justice Ministry's committee for the licensing of private investigators and security services decided yesterday to revoke the license of five security companies in the north of Israel.
The committee accepted administrative evidence that the companies constituted bases for widespread extortion, threats and money laundering.
Taraji P. Henson is speaking out the mourn the loss of her beloved dog Uncle Willie, who passed away at the age of 16.
The 47-year-old Empire actress shared a photo of her late dog and posted a touching message that referenced her Oscar-nominated movie The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.
“Although I understand NOTHING lasts forever the pain is still very real. #RipUncleWillie He made it 16 long years. He truly was #BenjaminButton I will miss you soooooooooo much!!!” Taraji wrote on Instagram with some broken heart emojis.
We send our thoughts to Taraji during this difficult time.
FILE - In this Nov. 19, 2016, file photo, LSU interim head coach Ed Orgeron works the sideline during an NCAA college football game against Florida in Baton Rouge, La. Florida won 16-10 after the Gators stopped LSU's Derrius Guice
5) at the goal line on the final play of the game. Hurricane Matthew’s football fallout concludes Saturday, when reeling LSU plays at 21st-ranked Florida in a game that was switched from Baton Rouge to Gainesville.
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Thought your Internet speeds were slow? Try being a space scientist for a day. The vast distances involved will throttle data rates to a trickle.
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The Tampa Bay Lightning have announced the recall of winger Adam Erne from the Syracuse Crunch. This is Erne's first recall to the big club since joining the organization.
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AMSTERDAM – A ‘Slow Fashion Summer’ campaign has been launched on crowdacting website, Collaction, seeking to get 2,500 consumers to forego buying new clothes for the summer of 2018.
When launching the campaign opposing fast fashion, organisers stated: “The fashion industry has an enormous negative environment and social impact around the world.”
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NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — A Cyprus first-division match between APOEL Nicosia and AEL Limassol was interrupted for more than an hour, attracted riot police, and finished amid near-empty stands on Monday.
Referee Demetris Mashias halted play late into the first half in Limassol after a ballboy appeared to have been hurt. He was taken away by ambulance to a private clinic.
The match resumed a half hour later until Mashias again whistled a stop when fans began showering the pitch with flares. Some opposing fans then made it to the edge of the pitch and began hurling objects at each other. Police in full riot gear moved in to keep them apart.
After fans filed out, the match resumed to a nearly vacant Tsirion Stadium.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – Spring officially starts Tuesday morning, but it is not going to feel like it.
Temps will only warm into the 40s but it will feel like the 30s and even 20s by afternoon thanks to a strong northwest wind.
At the same time, we’ll see rain showers during the day but as temps drop at night they will turn to snow showers.
The snow showers continue into the Wednesday so the Wednesday AM commute will be impacted.
We could see a coating to 1″ over the Plateau and a coating is possible east of I-24.
Don’t worry, whatever we do see by Wednesday afternoon should melt as temps rebound into the low 50s.
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AGAWAM, Mass. (WWLP) – Fire damaged the roof of the main building of the Bondi’s Island Wastewater Treatment Plant in Agawam Monday night.
Agawam Fire Lt. Michael Bellingham described it as a “small fire” that they had to “fight from above” with the use of an engine equipped with a platform.
Lt. Bellingham said that a construction crew has been replacing sections of the roof as part of an ongoing renovation, and that they had cut open a section of the roof. Bellingham said the crew had finished work for the day and had already left when the fire started at 5:50 p.m. Monday.
“The fire was confined to the roof.” Lt. Bellingham said. “No one was hurt.”
Lt. Bellingham said they had the fire under control within 20 minutes, and were on site for about 90 minutes.
Lt. Bellingham said the fire appears to have been the result of an accident.
Agawam Fire Inspector Jacob Dushane is leading the investigation, in conjunction with Agawam Fire Chief Alan Sirois.
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After suffering what was originally reported as “continuing discomfort in his left ankle,” Cavaliers guard Derrick Rose revealed that he has a bone spur.
Rose, who rejoined the Cavs on Monday, acknowledged that a procedure may be necessary “if his rehab does not take.” From ESPN’s Dave McMenamin:
"I'm just trying to take it one day at a time."@drose updates us on his status in Indiana: https://t.co/UfCtiVFUnP pic.twitter.com/wn95cucY46 — Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) December 8, 2017
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The NFL Scouting Combine will be held at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana from February 28 through March 6, 2017. Before 2004 the Combine was not even televised.
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Donna Wesley Spencer has spent most of her adult life in Evanston, IL., but she grew up in the South. The photographs in “A Southern Diary” are her response to a long-ago question about when she would be coming home. For the past few years, she has been spending more time in the rural and small town South, photographing places and people that define the region for her, making work in East Texas, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina and Virginia. She is especially interested in places that retain the remnants of history. What she first considered to be the project of a summer has become a continuing journey.
Also showing work in September are Lisa Beard, Alexa Frangos, Mark Kaufman and Christopher Schneberger.
Durango running back Dawson Marcum knows that there are a number of tough games throughout the course of 2018. What did you do with workouts and sports during the spring?“With the football team, we...
Teachers should be paid well — and paid more for extra education for outside activity that helps them do their jobs more effectively. The problem with this program is that it appears to be unmonitored and untested. Common sense indicates that teachers might be receiving rewards for the wrong things. That’s unacceptable in a district that has many needs, and so must spend every penny it gets in the most productive way possible.
Are you ready for more social media conspiracies as the NBA offseason takes a hold of digital content across every corner of the Internet? Me neither, and thankfully Damian Lillard left the latest #FutureLaker watch tidbit hanging over the plate to be crushed over the fence. Lillard, an active and open user on Twitter in his downtime, was answering an assortment of fan questions as he normally does.
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DENVER — Tiger the dog was rescued from the streets of Houston after Hurricane Harvey and shipped to Colorado.
He was in bad shape when he arrived, but Susan Wetmore nursed him back to health.
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CUPERTINO (KRON)–Campus police at a Cupertino community college are investigating a possible hate crime that occurred in late Jan.
According to Chief Ron Levine, the attack happened at De Anza College on Jan. 24 when a man yelled an anti-gay slur at a student and punched the victim in the face. Levin says the suspect fled the scene.
The suspect is described as a white man in his late 30s or early 40s, about 5’10” or 5’11” and 200-pounds.
A letter followed by a press release was sent to the student body on Jan. 26
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Foothill-De Anza Police Department at (650) 949-7313.
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WASHINGTON (AP) Defenseman Taylor Chorney scored his first goal of the season early in the third period and the Washington Capitals held on to beat the Ottawa Senators 2-1 on Sunday night.
Chorney’s shot from the point beat goalie Mike Condon through a screen. The defenseman has three goals in 130 NHL games in parts of seven seasons.
Karl Alzner also scored for Washington.
Kyle Turris scored for Ottawa. Heading into a five-day break, the Senators have lost three straight for the first time this season.
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Show #21: Where: St. Joseph High School Director: Sarah Jennings Sophia Swettenham, Lead Critic Elmwood School A great aspect of theatre is its ability to showcase totally unique perspectives – perspectives that are sometimes overlooked, or that are so extraordinary that through any other medium they would be misunderstood.
Cox (ankle) is listed as out for Sunday's game against the Lions, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
Cox earned his first defensive snaps (38) against the Patriots in Week 4, racking up four solo tackles. Regardless, he still lines up as the No. 4 defensive end for Carolina and shouldn't be seen as a long-term IDP option.
COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of American Electric Power Co. (NYSE: AEP) today declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 62 cents a share on the company's common stock.
The dividend is payable June 8, 2018, to shareholders of record as of May 10, 2018, and is the company's 432nd consecutive quarterly common stock cash dividend. AEP has paid a cash dividend on its common stock every quarter since July 1910.
F1 sporting boss Ross Brawn says he hopes Fernando Alonso stays in F1.
Rumours are growing stronger by the race that the Spaniard, who won Le Mans recently and last year raced at Indianapolis, may quit F1 at the end of the season.
Brawn says the way Alonso has handled multiple consecutive weekends of sports cars and F1 is impressive.
"You never know, maybe he’s looking for something out of formula one, but I really hope that’s not the case," Brawn, representing Liberty Media, is quoted by Marca.
"He is still very fast and F1 needs drivers like him with charisma and talent," he added.
Fire that destroyed school playground structure deemed arson
TORONTO — An overnight fire at an east Toronto school playground has sparked an arson investigation.
Emergency crews were called to Norman Ingram Public School shortly before 2 a.m. for reports of a fire.
Police say a play structure was destroyed by the flames.
They are asking anyone who saw or heard suspicious activity around that time to come forward.
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— A single-vehicle crash that resulted in low-hanging power lines closed Wake Forest Road in Raleigh early Monday morning.
The road is closed near Navaho Drive, and officials expect it to be closed through the morning commute.
Raleigh police advised drivers to avoid the area.
Kayaker has close encounter with great white shark near Monterey
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Bubbling with excitement, kayaker Eddy Willis recorded an encounter with a 12-foot great white shark off the coast of Monterey on Monday while fishing for halibut. The shark swam just by his kayak twice before swimming away.
"I got my first great white shark," Willis exclaimed. "Hell yeah!"
It was not Willis' first encounter with a sea animal. In June 2016 two humpback whales surfaced next to his kayak and even tapped his vessel near Half Moon Bay.
To me, I love whales, I love sharks. ... It's an adrenaline rush more than anything," Willis told KIRO 7 after the 2016 encounter.
The California native currently lives in Nevada working for the Nevada Department of Wildlife.
Ten Ethiopians have been charged before an Ethiopian court with committing terror acts between 2015 and January 2017 on behalf of Patriotic Front and Ginbot7 rebel groups. According to a report by state affiliated media Radio Fana on Wednesday, the defendants are accused of committing bombing attacks and inciting unrest in Gondar city, 731 kms north of capital Addis Ababa.
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The Ivy Tech-Wabash Valley campus will once again have its own chancellor under a new statewide organizational structure announced Tuesday. Ivy Tech Community College says it is returning to an organizational structure focused on campus-based leadership, with campus chancellors serving as the executive in charge.
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5 Surprise Romantic Getaways In The USCelebrate Valentine's Day or any other romantic occasion by visiting any of these five American destinations.
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Baku. 6 October. REPORT.AZ/ SOCAR Petroleum CJSC has launched a new campaign for drivers jointly with "ASAN Radio".
Report informs citing the SOCAR Petroleum, campaign will last for a year.
Thus, "ASAN Radio" will launch “Taksi vaxtı” (Taxi time) radiocast three days in a week in different hours of the day. The driver, announced by the radio host in each competition and coming to "ASAN Service" first, is considered a winner and receives a coupon of 30 AZN.
There are five "ASAN Service" Centres in Baku and one in Sumgayit. A coupon winner will be able visit all filling stations of SOCAR Petroleum CJSC and get any kind of fuel worth 30 AZN.
"The company will further continue to hold various types of campaigns and rejoice its customers", SOCAR Petroleum says.
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USD/JPY firm on 113 handle. USD/JPY: supported by MAs cluster. USD/JPY rose from 113.24 to 113.69 the high overnight in risk-on NY and, currently, USD/JPY is trading at 113.57, up 0.02% on the day, having posted a daily high at 113.59 and low at 113.49.
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Americans are slowly warming up to self-driving cars The fear factor surrounding self-driving cars appears to be slowly receding.
Toyota will invest billions in new self-driving car company Toyota is stepping on the gas to develop a commercially viable autonomous car.
Self-driving truck drives with no one on board A startup has upped the ante in the race to develop self-driving vehicles.
Trump pushes death penalty for some drug dealers President Donald Trump officially proposed imposing the death penalty for certain drug dealers on Monday.
Trump blasts Russia probe as 'WITCH HUNT' President Donald Trump on Monday continued his Twitter attack on special counsel Robert Mueller, calling the ongoing investigation into Russia's interference in the 2016 election a "witch hunt."
Analysis: Trump's 'Plan B' for Mueller Firing special counsel Robert Mueller would be "the beginning of the end of (Donald Trump's) presidency," predicted South Carolina Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham on CNN's "State of the Union" Sunday.
CHAMPAIGN -- It was too close to call.
Tesfaalem Mehari and Wilson Chemweno crossed the finish line at the same time, resulting in a tie at the Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon Saturday.
After a lengthy review, it was determined both runners finished with a time of 2:21.03. Check out the unbelievable finish in the video above!
Eau Claire (WQOW) - Road closures near downtown Eau Claire will begin at 10 a.m. on Thursday to make way for several music concerts that evening.
Galloway Street from North Farwell Street to Dewey Street will be closed to traffic. No alcohol is allowed on the street. One lane of North Farwell Street will also be closed to traffic.
RELATED: Downtown Eau Claire businesses prepare for busy crowds ahead of "Prex Claires", "Oxbeaux"
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NORWALK, Calif. (AP) — A California utility has launched hybrid battery and gas turbine systems to produce and store electricity for use during hot summer months when power demand soars.
Officials with Southern California Edison and General Electric said during an event Monday in the Los Angeles suburb of Norwalk that the new Hybrid EGT systems are the first of their kind in the world.
They combine a 10 megawatt lithium-ion battery energy storage system with a gas turbine.
Officials say the systems that went online March 30 in Norwalk and Rancho Cucamonga operate somewhat like a hybrid car — drawing first on the battery, and then switching as needed over to the gas turbine if power demands spike.
Edison says the systems will reduce costs for its operations and for customers.
× Masked Intruders Attack California Teens with Hammers
APTOS (AP) — Authorities say masked intruders armed with hammers broke into a garage and attacked three teenage boys, leaving one in critical condition.
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office said the victims, two 16-year-old boys and one 17-year-old, were inside the garage at a home around 1:40 a.m. Monday when the attack happened. Two of the boys were sleeping.
The Santa Cruz Sentinel reported that the victims all suffered head injuries. The 16-year-olds were treated and released from a hospital, but the 17-year-old was in critical condition Tuesday at a trauma center.
The attackers, described as men between the ages of 18 and 20, stole several items before they fled in a vehicle.
There are lane closures on Interstate 395 south in Putnam after a serious accident in the area, according to emergency dispatchers.
Quinebaug Valley Emergency Communications confirmed a car struck a bridge on I-395 south near exit 46.
All lanes of the highway are closed, though traffic is passing the area of the accident using the breakdown lane. Drivers should avoid the area if possible.
Details of the crash were not immediately available. Check back for updates.
Stick with sparklers for the 4th of July…they’re safer.
The state fire marshal is reminding Floridians to take safety precautions while celebrating the Fourth of July.
Fireworks are only allowed in Florida with specific exemptions.
Sparklers are allowed, but should be used with extreme caution.
Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis offers these tips:
monitor children and pets
never light more than one sparkler at a time
have a fire extinguisher or water hose on hand
abide by all local laws and ordinances
attend a public fireworks show instead of lighting your own.
Join 850 WFTL for the 30th Annual Fourth on Flagler along the downtown West Palm Beach Waterfront.
You can’t bring any fireworks into the event, but you will enjoy 18 minutes of the best firework’s show in South Florida starting at 9:00 p.m.
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A collection of art and jewellery has been stolen from a home in Horncastle.
Police are appealing for information about a burglary that took place at the property in Stanhope Road, Horncastle, between Sunday April 9 and Saturday April 15.
Items stolen included:
* Watercolour by F.W Scarbrough titled “Lower Pool London” (worth £1,000)
* Watercolour by F.W Scarbrough titled “Sunset, Greenwich, London” (worth £1,000)
* Print of Watercolour by Marjorie G Bates titled “Harlequin Inn, The Steps, Lincoln” (£50)
* Print of Watercolour of Lincoln Cathedral from Brayford
* Jewellery including watches
* Tools, including hedge cutter, strimmer, floor steam cleaner and two stepladders.
* Sharp 14” flat screen TV
Anyone with information is asked to contact us on 101, quoting incident number 129 of 14th April.
RBS is down right now for hundreds of the bank’s customers today who said the firm’s online banking service was not working for them.
Independent website Down Detector started receiving reports that RBS is down around 9am BST today.
Some 62 per cent of customers affected had issues with online banking in general while 25 per cent had trouble accessing the website.
RBS customers have been contacting the @RBS_Help Twitter account asking if the firm’s online banking service is down.
The Twitter account has confirmed RBS is suffering some online banking issues right now.
Replying to one customer, the @RBS_Help Twitter account posted: “ We’re aware of some issues on our Digital Banking service and are working hard to fix them.
“Sorry and thanks for your patience.”
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INDIANAPOLIS -- It's a big weekend for tailgating!
The Colts honor Peyton Manning at their home game this Sunday, right here on FOX59. Plus there's high school and college gridiron action.
We're helping fans score the perfect party with local foods you'll even find at Lucas Oil Stadium. Program manager for Indiana Grown, Heather Tallman, shows us her top picks.
Thinly traded micro cap Adamis Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:ADMP) had an up-and-down day ahead of tomorrow's expected FDA decision on its generic version of Mylan's emergency allergy med EpiPen (epinephrine injection).
Shares were down early, clawed back into the green, but then could not hold on to the gain. Shares ended the session up a fraction on lower-than-normal volume.
According to Bloomberg, short interest has dropped to ~5% of the float versus 12% in March.
Previously: Buying picks up in Adamis Pharma ahead of FDA decision on generic EpiPen (June 2)
Michigan's largest labor union is endorsing Gretchen Whitmer for governor.
The United Auto Workers, which represents 385,000 active members and retirees in the state, announced the endorsement Monday at its international headquarters in Detroit. Whitmer, a former legislative leader, is among four main Democrats seeking the nomination in August's primary election.
She previously won the backing of the Michigan Education Association, the state's second-biggest union.
UAW President Dennis Williams says Whitmer is a "champion" who will protect members' safety and jobs while strengthening their schools and communities. In her campaign, she has talked about protesting outside the Capitol when Republicans enacted a right-to-work law in 2012.
Whitmer says it is time Michigan workers "had a governor who will fix the roads and fight for working people."
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We continue our look at the candidates running in contested Findlay primary races today. Heidi Mercer is one of four Democrats running for a Council-at-Large seat. Mercer says she’s running so she can give a unique prospective to council…
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Mercer says topics like the opioid epidemic and affordable housing affect younger Findlay residents more.
Mercer says when it comes to the budget, she’d be fairly conservative…
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Mercer adds she believes Findlay residents should have a say in where the budget priorities are.
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She adds it would also be a good idea to listen to local bike shop owners when it comes to the issue.
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The Eagles, from left, Timothy B. Schmit, Bernie Leadon, Glenn Frey and Joe Walsh perform at Madison Square Garden on Friday, Nov. 8, 2013 in New York. (Source: Associated Press)
The Eagles are heading out on tour with a son of founding member Glenn Frey stepping in for his late father.
The band announced Monday that it will visit Greensboro, North Carolina; Atlanta; Louisville, Kentucky; and Detroit in October. The shows will follow a Sept. 30 date with The Doobie Brothers in Seattle.
The Eagles played concerts in Los Angeles and New York last month for their first shows since Frey died at the age of 67 in January 2016.
His son Deacon filled in on guitar and vocals at the concerts and will join the band on tour in the fall.
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At Smoky Valley the Hesston Lady Swathers used a 12-0 run to jump start their offense and never looked back racing to a 33-13 lead at the half. Kaiser for the Swathers had 18 of her game high 24 points in the first half and Hesston went on to win 60-34, Salina Ortho player of the game Jordan Otto again led the Vikings with 12 Amanda Behanna had 11.
In the boys game Hesston also got a first quarter lead 15-9 and 37-25 at the half only to see the Vikings slowly start a comeback. down 51-44 after 3 the Vikings used an 11-0 run to get it to 63-62 with 1:44 left. That set up a crazy finish as both teams made big shot after big shot. Big free-throw after big free-throw and on the final possession the Vikings got a steal missed a layup got fouled down by 72-70 missed the first free-throw intentionally missed the 2nd and got a put back but it also missed and the final was 72-70. Co Salina Ortho players of the game Nick Rienert and Jacob Adams each had 22 points. Ben Weldy added 10.
We already know that Naughty Dog were looking to highlight their latest Uncharted project during the Sony E3 2017 conference.
And having spoken to a member of the team since the big presentation, it makes perfect sense why Uncharted The Lost Legacy was given the full limelight over The Last of Us Part 2.
While the story may only involve certain characters from the main series, the footage we saw during E3 2017 certainly reveals a full-blooded Uncharted adventure.
With Chloe Frazer enlisting the aid of renowned mercenary Nadine Ross, we find the game’s heroes battling some well-equipped enemies through a series of ancient structures that makes for another excellent backdrop.
But how were Naughty Dog able to put together a project like this in such a short space of time?
Well it appears that Naughty Dog’s full team started working on the new project weeks after Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End was wrapped up.
Juniper Systems, Inc. and Industrial Networks recently established a partnership after an extensive, collaborative effort in integrating ATA/AEI long-range UHF RFID tag readers into the Mesa 2 Rugged Tablet. As the only existing solution of its kind, it will serve as a complete identification and tracking system for the railroad industry, as well as other industries requiring long-range UHF RFID tag reading.
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LOS ANGELES — Bruce Brown, director of the classic surfing film "The Endless Summer," has died. He was 80.
The general manager of Brown's film company Alex Mecl says Brown died Sunday in Santa Barbara, California, of natural causes.
Brown and his 1966 documentary "The Endless Summer" created the modern image of surfers as spiritual seekers on a quest, rather than thugs or buffoons.
And, along with the Beach Boys, he took surfing from a quirky hobby to a fundamental part of American culture.
"Endless Summer" was actually Brown's sixth surfing film, and like all the others it was shot on a tiny budget with Brown performing nearly every duty, from camera man to narrator.
The film follows two surfers as they hop hemispheres to constantly surf wherever it is summer.
Marcel Hug won his third consecutive Boston Marathon men’s wheelchair push-rim title today, but it was a close finish for the second straight year. Hug passed 10-time champion Ernst van Dyk with about a mile to go, then held him off down the stretch to win the race. Both men finished with a time of 1:18:04.
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It was the second straight incredibly close finish in the men’s push-rim division, as Hug beat out van Dyk and Kurt Fearnley with a late push in 2016 as well.
The Swiss swept the wheelchair divisions at Boston today; Manuela Schar won the women’s race in 1:28:17. Both Hug and Schar set course records.
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An Ajax man is facing Sexual Assault charges after a young girl contacted police over a family friend. South Simcoe Police were contacted Tuesday by a 14-year-old who told police she’d been assaulted by a man at the home doing renovations the day before. A 45-year-old man turned himself in to police, and will answer to charges in court.
YORK, Pa. — Authorities say the son of a Pennsylvania mayor punched her in the face, knocking her to the ground, and kicked her several times in her back, head and face before a bystander intervened.
The York Dispatch reports (http://bit.ly/2wCCdLF ) 30-year-old Brandon Anderson attacked York Mayor Kim Bracey last Saturday at her campaign headquarters. Authorities say he was arrested at the scene and charged with simple assault, a misdemeanour.
Bracey released a statement Friday night saying her son is battling an opioid addiction. She said no family is immune from the drug epidemic and “we must do everything in our power to solve it.”
The two-term mayor is seeking re-election.
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Sophomore center Sam Timmins and the Washington Huskies lost a second-round NIT game to the Saint Mary’s Gaels on Monday. The Huskies end the year with a 21-13 record under Mike Hopkins in his first season. Dean Rutz TNS
Youthful Malawi Congress Party (MCP) Parliamentarian for Dedza East on Tuesday claimed that some older folks in the chamber have been making sex advances on her.
Lunguzi, who is also Shadow Health Minister for the main opposition political party said this when she was contributing to the Bill 36 of 2016- Definition of a Child, Amendment that aims at raising marriageable age from 16 to 18.
“Even here, I have face older men making advances on me. So passing this Bill will protect you girls like me,” said Lunguzu
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LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - UofL Interim President Dr. Greg Postel sent a letter to Rick Pitino, accusing the suspended basketball coach of violating several provisions of his contract. (Read the letter here or scroll to the bottom of the page)
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Dated Oct. 3, the three-page letter signals the university's first formal step toward terminating Pitino's contract for what the school calls "just cause."
The letter was written seven days after the FBI's bombshell investigation into allegations of bribery and corruption involving several prominent college basketball programs.
As part of Pitino's contract, the Hall of Fame coach has the right to be heard by the UofL Athletic Association board, which is scheduled to meet on Oct. 16.
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Coachella 2017: Celebs party at the shows
Katy Perry The singer hosted an Easter Day “Recovery” brunch, which featured an exclusive pop-up debuting her Katy Perry Footwear. (Rony Alwin) katy-perry
Hailey Baldwin (L) and Kendall Jenner (R) The two models posed for photos for #REVOLVEfestival at Coachella. (BFA) hailey-baldwin-(l)-and-kendall-jenner-(r)
Kat Graham The actress/singer and friends strolled by the Nylon Happiest of Hours brunch before posing for some snaps by the pool. (Wireimage) kat-graham
Delilah Belle Hamlin The model/daughter of Lisa Rinna and Harry Hamlin stopped by the Batiste Dry Shampoo Styling Studio at the Nylon Happiest of Hours brunch to refresh from the desert heat before hitting festival later today. (Wireimage) delilah-belle-hamlin
Sofia Richie The model/daughter of singer Lionel Richie was spotted dancing with her squad in the poolside cabanas. (BFA) sofia-richie
Jasmine Sanders The Sports Illustrated swimsuit model wore short shorts at the VIP room. (BFA) jasmine-sanders
O's put Davis on DL because of strained oblique
CHICAGO — The Baltimore Orioles have placed slugging first baseman Chris Davis on the 10-day disabled list because of a strained right oblique.
The Orioles announced the move before Wednesday's game against the Chicago White Sox.
Davis left Monday's loss to Chicago after hitting a fly to right with the bases loaded in the third inning. He is batting .226 with 14 homers and 26 RBIs.
The Orioles also selected infielder David Washington's contract from Triple-A Norfolk and transferred outfielder Anthony Santander from the 10-day to the 60-day DL because of a strained right forearm.
Henry William Beltram – Glocester
Henry William Beltram passed peacefully Sunday, December 10, 2017, at age 92.
He is survived by Glennis Beltram, his wife of 65 years; four children, seven grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.
His Funeral will be held Saturday, December 16, 2017, at 9:30 a.m., from the Tucker-Quinn Funeral Home, 643 Putnam Pike, Greenville, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m., in St. Eugene Church, Chepachet. Calling hours will be Friday, Dec. 15, from 4 to 7 p.m. Burial with Military Honors will be held at Acotes Hill Cemetery, Chepachet.
The family requests memorial donations in lieu of flowers to Troop 44 Glocester in care of Scoutmaster Brad Leach, 71 Brown School Road, Chepachet, RI 02814.
A complete obituary is available online at tuckerquinnfuneralchapel.com.
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Beautiful Farmhouse on the outskirts of Alcantarilha located on a plot of land with 1.5 hectares and overlooking the mountains. It is situated in a very quiet area and within 5–10 minutes from the region's golf courses. This is a villa with four en suite bedrooms, a living room and an open-plan dining room with direct access to the kitchen, an utility room, a bathroom, and a garage for six cars. Outside there is a barbecue area with a wood oven, a storage for keeping farm tools, a water tank for irrigation, a garden, and a variety of fruit trees. Property ideal for those looking to live in the countryside yet relatively close to the city. Come and discover it with us.
Callaway failed a drug test at the NFL Scouting Combine, Nick Shook of NFL.com reports.
There are conflicting reports about the results of the test. First, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network referenced Callaway's agent Malki Kawa, who said the wide receiver was "over-hydrated" at the time of the test, hence the diluted sample. However, such a result can be indicative of a positive test for marijuana, which was eventually reported by Adam Schefter of ESPN. Either way, Callaway's reputation is tainted further after sitting out the 2017 season for his involvement in credit card fraud and other transgressions, including a sexual assault allegation and a misdemeanor marijuana citation. There's no denying his talent -- he combined for 89 catches for 1,399 yards (15.7 per) and seven touchdowns between 2015 and 2016 -- but more organizations may shy away from him in the draft due to the most-recent lapse in judgement.
The buildings of the banking district are reflected in the river Main as the sun sets in Frankfurt, Germany, Monday evening, May 28, 2018. Michael Probst AP Photo
DENVER—Lawyers are expected to make closing arguments Monday in a trial concerning allegations that a former radio host groped Taylor Swift backstage before a concert in Denver, and competing allegations the singer’s mother and her radio liaison set out to destroy the DJ’s career after the photo op took place.
A federal judge on Friday determined that former DJ David Mueller didn’t prove that Swift personally tried to end his career, but identical allegations against Andrea Swift and Frank Bell are expected to go to jurors.
Mueller sued the three after Swift’s team reported the 2013 encounter to his bosses. He’s seeking up to $3 million, saying the allegation cost him his job.
Swift countersued for a symbolic $1. The jury will also consider her assault claim.
She called the encounter with Mueller despicable.
The Wisconsin Rapids Police Department is helping to brighten spirits this holiday season, with the help of a local businessman.
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Former Nets coach taking Alabama to new heights PITTSBURGH — It sounds impossible because it seems impossible: Alabama basketball once was better than Alabama football. In the early years of the 21st Century, while Mike Shula was struggling...
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The amalgam of ’70s Anglo glitter and ’80s Goth by Milwaukee’s one-man band Jupiter In Velvet sounds vitally nostalgic on his fifth album, In2 the Arms of Love . But even amid 10 tracks that wouldn’t sound out of place playing between The Sweet, Sparks, Sisters of Mercy and Gene Loves Jezebel in an especially knowing DJ’s retro night-set list, Jup’ finds room to innovate, if incrementally. A fusillade of surf guitar given an extra layer of grimy feedback here, a bit of soul-gospel testifying vocalizing there, and Jupiter In Velvet’s continued paeans to a persevering, intergalactic utopianism of his idealistic imagination inject fresh inspiration to a rather singular musical vision in southeastern Wisconsin, and, perhaps, miles beyond.
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOTV) – Delicious snacks the family will love! Watch the video above for demonstrations from Milk Means More.
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Dare's Mark Bell chatted to Cheil creatives Senan Lee and Pansy Aung, the brains behind Samsung’s ‘World Choir’ campaign to launch Samsung’s Gear S3 smartwatch and overall platinum winners at Campaign’s inaugural Creative Tech Awards.
Lee explained how, in an oversaturated wearables market, they used both technology and tradition to enable people to see smartwatches in a different light – in this case using the watch to visualise what happens to people when they sing. Displaying the biometric data of choirs turned a traditional outdoor campaign into a tourist experience over the busy festive period.
Aung explained that she hoped to see more of a trend towards innovative new ideas to sell products in saturated markets such as wearables, saying: "People are going to be more imaginative about how data can be visualised."
The campaign won Gold for ‘Best use of experiential technology’ and Platinum overall at Campaign's Creative Tech Awards. Find out more about the winning campaigns here.
Gary Rowett's Derby County have picked up one point from their first two Championship games
Derby County boss Gary Rowett could make several changes for the visit of Preston North End after their 2-0 defeat by Wolves on Saturday.
Ikechi Anya, Craig Bryson and David Nugent may start against Preston as Rowett looks to return to winning ways.
Preston will be without midfielder Ben Pearson for the game against Derby after his red card against Leeds.
Meanwhile, John Walsh (calf) is still not ready to return and Tom Clarke (Achilles) is also on the sidelines.
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Hyder was ruled out for the season Monday with a torn Achilles, Conor Orr of NFL.com reports.
The Lions were bracing for the worst after Hyder went down with the Achilles injury in Sunday's preseason opener, and a follow-up MRI has seemingly confirmed the team's fears. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Hyder will undergo surgery this week and begin rehabbing immediately in preparation for a return to full health during training camp in 2018.
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Chamber of Commerce President Paul Byles says he’s surprised the overall crime rate for 2017 dropped given the number of incidents at local businesses.
Burglary was one of the areas that increased and with those crimes and other violent incidents continuing into 2018 he said he remains concerned.
Mr. Byles said the Chamber has reached out to key stakeholders to start the discussion of finding ways to fight crime in Cayman.
“Addressing crime is a wider community sort of issue and that means the broader community must be involved in the discussions. It cannot be just be a discussion with lawmakers and the RCIPS. It has to be a discussion that includes the wider community, the business community, those involved in education for example, those involved in the prison system,” Mr. Byles said.
He said the response is slow in coming to set up the discussion, but the Chamber will continue its efforts. He also added he’s pleased to see the National Security Council has convened.
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All Coleg Cambria sites will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday 12th December for all staff and all students.
Deeside 6th Form Centre will also be closed tomorrow.
“This is due to the temporary thaw today and icy conditions forecast overnight which could lead to difficult conditions under foot. Our main concern is the safety of students, staff and visitors to the sites at all times.”
The Toybox nursery at the Deeside campus will also be closed on Tuesday.
Northop campus Christmas market is cancelled.
An update on the college website says:
‘Night classes are cancelled on all sites this evening and tomorrow evening.
Welsh for Adults community classes are also cancelled in the counties of Wrexham and Flintshire during the day and evening on both days. All exams will be cancelled.’
81 schools in Flintshire were closed today due to the ice and weekend snow, there are no updates as yet on any closures for Tuesday.
The Caavo set-top box aims to consolidate TV streaming services and boxes into one easy-to-use device.
The streaming box is controlled using a remote which features voice search and standard multimedia controls.
Users can connect their collection of streaming devices, gaming consoles, and other devices to the Caavo in order to access and search their content on a single platform.
The Caavo lets users search their connected devices and streaming libraries for shows and choose which service to stream from.
When connected to a gaming console, gamers can use the Caavo to launch a game and then use the console’s controllers to play as normal.
The Caavo set-top box is priced at $400 and can be pre-ordered from May 2017.
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A couple “temporarily lost their senses” after a mystery liquid was squirted at their faces.
The victims were walking along New Road in Guisborough in the early hours of Friday morning when the alleged attack took place.
They were approached by two people, and one squirted a noxious liquid into their faces.
The victims have not suffered any lasting injuries but experienced temporary discomfort and loss of senses.
One of the suspects is a man, around 6ft tall who was wearing dark clothes with a hood pulled up on his head.
The second suspect was much smaller at 5ft – and the victims were not sure if it was a man or a woman. They also wore dark clothing with a hood pulled up.
Anyone who was in the area at the time, or has any information that could help police, is asked to contact DC Cat McKenzie on 101, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Toronto police are asking for help from the public in locating a missing teen boy last seen on New Year's Eve.
Const. Craig Brister, spokesperson for Toronto Police Service, said Ricardo Maldonado, 15, was last seen at about 6 p.m. on Saturday in the area of Sheppard Avenue West and Arleta Avenue, near Jane Street.
"Police are currently working with the family to try to locate this youth," Brister said Monday.
Maldonado is described as having a medium build, weighing 150 pounds, about five foot six inches tall, with black hair and brown eyes. His hair is longer on top and cut shorter on the sides.
When he was last seen, he was wearing a blue denim jacket, a black H&M t-shirt with white stripes and tan Timberland boots.
Police said there are concerns for his safety.
Anyone who may know where he is or has seen him is urged to call Toronto Police Service's 31 Division at (416) 808-3100 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at (416) 222-8477.
Terry Tha Rapman drops a freebie for his fans titled ‘Reality Rap‘. The hip-hop act says some deep and thoughtful things on this joint.
The track features rappers Payper and Enigma. The song is a leak off the “Joe Spazm” project hosted by the legendary DJ Jimmy Jatt.
John Adams, second United States president
“The second day of July, 1776, will be the most memorable epocha in the history of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward forevermore.” (from a letter to Abigail Adams, July 3, 1776; the United States Declaration of Independence was ratified on July 4)
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Photo taken on March 3, 2018 shows a Yun-9 transport aircraft of the PLA Air Force carrying air force soldier Wang Yuan, who was sick and in a critical condition, on its way from Lhasa City, Tibet Autonomous Region to Chengdu City in Sichuan Province for treatment. This marked the first time the Yun-9 aircraft was involved in a medical assistance mission. Wang was stationed at the front line in Shannan, Tibet and he is now out of danger. (Photo/Xinhua)
Photo taken on March 3, 2018 shows a Yun-9 transport aircraft carrying air force soldier Wang Yuan, who was sick and in a critical condition, to Chengdu City in Sichuan Province for treatment. This marked the first time the Yun-9 aircraft was involved in a medical assistance mission. Wang was stationed at the front line in Shannan, Tibet and he is now out of danger. (Photo/Xinhua)
Air force soldier Wang Yuan, who was sick and in a critical condition, receives treatment in Chengdu City, Sichuan Province. (Photo/Xinhua)
Sam Richard, executive director of the Protecting Arizona's Family Coalition contends that Arizona is quickly becoming a purple state. If Arizonans want to see progressive change in the next few years, the citizen initiative process - which forces issues that the House and Senate won't take up onto the ballot - is the only way to make it happen.
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ST. LOUIS, MO — Missouri Governor Greitens legal troubles will continue after he resigns Friday. What's next? St. Louis attorney JC Pleban shares what legal hurdles are ahead for the, soon to be, former governor.
If the little white whale in the video is indeed a humpback whale, Migaloo will cease to be the only documented albino of this species in the world.
The video which has recently emerged online, allegedly shows a rare white whale swimming along with his mother in the ocean off the coast of the Australian state of New South Wales.
The Upi portal cites the author of the footage, Kynan Wall, as saying that he filmed the baby whale while flying a hang glider near Lennox Head. He assumed that the white coloration of the animal can indicate that it is an albino.
These nomads spend nearly their entire lives at sea — but they could be the last generation to do so
Thunder Bay police say a 12-year-old girl reported missing earlier this week has been found. (Cathy Alex/CBC )
A 12-year-old girl reported missing this week has been found, police in Thunder Bay, Ont., said.
She was reported missing on Wednesday, Oct. 4. In a media release issued Thursday evening, Thunder Bay police said she has been located, and is "safe and sound."
No further details were available.
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Tempers flared between Manchester City and Manchester United in the aftermath of Sunday’s derby at Old Trafford, it is understood.
Heated exchanges took place involving Jose Mourinho and some of City’s players, it is understood, with the United boss reportedly involved in a confrontation with City goalkeeper Ederson.
Figures from United apparently took exception to the raucous manner in which City were celebrating their 2-1 success, which included playing loud music in their dressing room.
The corridor leading to the dressing rooms apparently became very congested as players and staff made their way through it after the game, and tensions spilled over into pushing and shoving.
City coach Mikel Arteta is understood to have suffered a cut to the head in the fracas, while Mourinho apparently shouted into the City dressing room.
There have also been reports milk and water were thrown at Mourinho.
Here’s something you may not know about Jennifer Garner; she is a mother hen. Yup, Jenn has pet chickens! (People handle divorce in weird ways) and for her chickens birthday, she celebrated by making them a cake and then posting a picture to Instagram! “They grow up so quickly,” she said in the caption, referring to her 1-year-old chicks.
So what’s in this “cake”? Bugs, fruit, spinach and … bugs. Lots of bugs.
The good news: 26 million people were glued to their TV sets Sunday night as heavy metal heroes Metallica gave their genre a rare appearance on network television.
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The first of five active shooter classes took place at the Evansville Public Library McCollough branch on Monday.
Library officials took the public through the steps you should take when faced with an active shooter. They highlighted three options for responding to a situation: run, hide, or fight.
After the presentation the public could stay to learn how to respond after a shooting takes place. Patching the wounds and keeping someone alive until medical personnel can get there.
"With all the things going on now a days, the public needs to know," Donna Seaton, Training Organizer, explained. "They need to be educated and they need to know what to do in these situations. The more that we can help educated them and get them to make the right decision, the better."
The next active shooter class at an Evansville Library is scheduled for this Saturday at the Red Bank Branch from 9 a.m. till 11 a.m.
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Denver police are asking for the public’s help to identify a man accused of stealing a bike from a garage on Tamarac Street last month.
The burglary happened on March 18 on the 2700 block of Tamarac in the Stapleton neighborhood. That’s near Central Park Boulevard and 26th Avenue.
Anyone with information on the man or the burglary is asked to call Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867.
LONDON (AP) — Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are striking a different note with the music for their upcoming wedding, mixing gospel with choral works as the soundtrack for what they pledge will be a joyful occasion.
Kensington Palace said Tuesday that Harry and his American fiancee “have taken a great deal of interest and care” in selecting the wedding music. The palace says there will be performances by the St George’s Chapel choir and Karen Gibson and The Kingdom Choir, a gospel group from southeast England.
The performers include 19-year-old cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason, who says he was “bowled over” when Markle called to ask him to play during the ceremony.
The couple has revealed details of their May 19 upcoming wedding over several weeks, with more to come.
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The Stark sisters are being played. Perhaps too easily, but this is the first time Arya Stark (Maisie Williams) and Sansa Stark (Sophie Turner) have been together in a long while. In the fifth episode of season seven, Littlefinger (Aidan Gillen) played the Stark women like fiddles.
"Arya is very used to being more clever, more stealthy and smarter than any of the people she's up against. She hasn't dealt with Littlefinger for a while, so she gets roped into spying on somebody who's actually leading her by the nose to something he wants her to have," series co-creator D.B. Weiss said in HBO's Game of Thrones episodic breakdown segment.
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Ark. man with prior DWI convictions charged in 2 DWI deaths
NEW BOSTON, Texas (AP) — An Arkansas man with at least five prior convictions for drunken driving has been indicted on two counts of murder following a deadly Texas wreck that occurred as he was allegedly driving while under the influence.
A grand jury in Bowie County, Texas, recently indicted 67-year-old Isiah Williams of Ashdown, Arkansas, for his role in a February wreck on Interstate 30.
Authorities say Williams was the driver of a pickup that veered off the interstate and struck a tree, killing two passengers. An arrest affidavit says his blood alcohol content exceeded the legal limit.
The Texarkana Gazette reports that a person can be charged with murder if a death results while a second felony offense is being committed, which in the case of Williams involved felony DWI.
Jail records don't indicate whether he has an attorney.
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Roseanne Barr has apologized for the tweet about former Obama adviser Valerie Jarrett that caused ABC to cancel her show. But Barr has tweeted about a number of conspiracy theories in the past.
Here & Now's Jeremy Hobson discusses those theories with Jane Coaston (@cjane87), senior politics reporter for Vox.
The cold weather affects your car and you may not notice until it's too late. WNKY News' Cecilia Herrell found what you can do to keep your car safely on the road this winter.
Starting your car is usually the first thing you do, but the cold weather can cause your car to have trouble starting.
When frigid temperatures strike it's time to check your car's battery.
Something else you may notice is low tire pressure. The cold weather causes tire pressure to decrease.
Make sure your car's heating system is ready to keep you warm with plenty of antifreeze.
Lastly, make sure your wipers are ready to handle snow and ice. They should be changed every summer and winter.
Purchase DE-icers, scrapers, and other items that can help you battle the winter weather, so you aren't left in the cold.
Mourners are gathering to remember a Southern California firefighter who was shot to death while responding to an explosion and fire.
The memorial service for Long Beach fire Capt. Dave Rosa will be held Tuesday at the Long Beach Convention Center.
Rosa was fatally shot June 25 as firefighters dealt with the aftermath of an early morning blast at a senior living tower. Another firefighter and a civilian were wounded.
The 45-year-old Rosa worked for the Long Beach Fire Department for 17 years. He is survived by a wife and two children.
A 77-year-old resident of the building was arrested and charged with murder, attempted murder, arson and explosive counts. Prosecutors allege the man was feuding with a neighbor and set off the explosion in an attempt to kill her.
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Five people have been displaced after a cooking fire at a Lincoln Road triplex Tuesday night.
Fire crews were called to 692 Lincoln Rd., shortly after 7:30 p.m. after a pot of grease on a stove ignited.
Fire crews were able to quickly bring the blaze under control, but not before it did damage estimated at $70,000.
The five residents of the three units were being found alternative accommodation.
The building was boarded up until repairs can be done.
April 20 (Gracenote) - Results and standings from the Bolivian championship Adecuacion matches on Wednesday Wednesday, April 19 Jorge Wilstermann 1 Bolivar 0 Standings P W D L F A Pts 1 Bolivar 11 8 1 2 31 8 25 ------------------------- 2 Guabira 11 6 1 4 23 17 19 3 Blooming 11 6 1 4 23 26 19 4 The Strongest 9 6 0 3 18 13 18 5 San Jose 11 5 2 4 19 16 17 6 Oriente Petrolero 10 5 2 3 17 14 17 7 Nacional Potosi 11 5 1 5 18 17 16 8 Sport Boys 10 4 1 5 18 21 13 9 Jorge Wilstermann 11 3 2 6 12 16 11 10 Universitario de Sucre 10 3 1 6 10 21 10 11 Real Potosi 10 3 0 7 13 22 9 12 Club Petrolero 11 3 0 8 15 26 9 1: Copa Libertadores Next Fixtures (GMT): Friday, April 21 Club Petrolero v Nacional Potosi (1900) Saturday, April 22 Real Potosi v Jorge Wilstermann (1900) Sport Boys v Blooming (1900) Bolivar v San Jose (2000) The Strongest v Guabira (2115) Sunday, April 23 Oriente Petrolero v Universitario de Sucre (2115)
Go home, cheetah. If you really want to go fast, you need to get off the ground. The truly fastest animal on earth is the peregrine falcon, capable of cruising the skies at 60 MPH and diving at over 200 MPH — as fast as Formula One race cars. Unsurprisingly, peregrine falcons are perfectly adapted to high speeds, with nostrils like jet engines and a body profile like a military aircraft.
At 5pm Chicago time on Sunday, CBOE bitcoin futures (XBT) began trading with a $15,000 opening price. Two and a quarter hours after trading opened for the contracts, 890 had been traded. The price of the January 2018 XBT contract went as high as $18,850 on Monday and as low as $15,420. Bitcoin’s high on the same day was $17,102 and its low $14,901.
CBOE twice halted trading overnight, once at 7.31pm Chicago time and again at 9.05pm. The exchange initially halts trading for two minutes when a bitcoin futures contract’s price moves up or down by 10% from its settlement price of the previous day, then triggers for five minutes if a 20% price move follows after trading reopens.
The exchange said that markets were orderly between and after these two halts.
Bitcoin’s price trajectory has been anything but. After hitting a $15,000 level late Thursday, the cryptocurrency hit $18,298 on Friday before falling to $14,336 later that day. Bitcoin stood at $16,501 on Monday at 3.40pm London time.
Police were called to a disturbance on a bus in Preston this morning.
The vehicle was just outside the city’s bus station when the driver became concerned about the behaviour of a passenger, halted the vehcile and asked the man to leave.
The passenger refused and the police were alerted at around 10am.
When officers arrived at the scene and requested that the man left the bus, he is alleged to have resisted arrest and was taken into police custody.
The partially decomposed body of a Qualfon employee was on Monday morning discovered in a cemetery at Beterverwagting, East Coast Demerara (ECD).
The woman has been identified as Raynelle Benfield of Lot 99 Canterbury Walk, Beterverwagting, ECD.
The discovery was made at around 08:15hrs by a passerby who got a strange smell and went to investigate.
Benfield was said to be discovered with her pants pulled down and her face mutilated.
The woman, who is said to be in her early 20’s, was reportedly last seen by her family members when she left for work on Saturday morning.
Police investigations are currently ongoing.
'The Post' is the new great American movie Streep, Hanks and Spielberg: How has this power threesome never converged before? In a brisk, timely story about freedom of the press, “The Post” may be all-too-easy Oscar bait, but...
You can now rent Ben Bradlee and Sally Quinn's estate The Grey Gardens estate in East Hampton, which author and journalist Sally Quinn and the late Washington Post editor Ben Bradlee bought for $225,000 in 1979 from Jackie O’s cousin...
Former Washington Post editor Ben Bradlee dies at 93 WASHINGTON — Ben Bradlee, the hard-charging editor who guided The Washington Post through its Pulitzer Prize-winning coverage of the Watergate scandal and invigorated its newsroom for more than two decades,...
Mercedes is hoping to avoid penalties this weekend at Silverstone.
Last weekend, the reigning world champions suffered an ultra-rare double DNF, with Ferrari boss Maurizio Arrivabene wondering if the new upgrades were to blame.
"They were entirely separate failures," Mercedes technical boss James Allison said, "and neither of them related to the introduction of the new power unit."
As for whether the failures mean Mercedes will have to replace parts and face penalties over the British grand prix weekend, Allison said he isn’t sure.
"We hope not, because we think both of the failures that we had were confined to the items that failed," he explained.
However, Allison also said he can’t be sure, because failures often affect other systems of the car.
"But we don’t think so. We think we will be in good shape for Silverstone," he said.
Antipin finalized the terms of a three-year contract with Magnitogorsk Metallurg (KHL) on Monday.
After initial reports Antipin would link up with a KHL club, there was some thought he might return to the Sabres after receiving a qualifying offer. However, the Russian will return to his homeland, rather than bounce around Buffalo's system where he would likely have split time between the AHL and NHL. By extending on offer, the organization retains his rights, meaning he would have to sign with the Sabres if he wants to return to the NHL -- or negotiate a trade.
Marketing for the movie featuring Muppet-like characters doing naughty things can move forward despite complaints from "Sesame Street."
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Lockdown's Monde had fans eating out of the palms of her hands with her slick and seduction skills on Monday night's episode of the show.
Monde, played by actress Zola Nombona, is a young celebrity who gets jailed for possession of her boyfriend's cocaine and on last night's episode once again hatched a crazy plan to get out of jail.
Her plan involved seducing the prison governor's son into giving her information to put her crazy plan into motion.
While the boy clearly fell for it, Monde also had fans at home captivated by her charm.
Fans poured onto social media to gush over Monde and her slick moves through hilarious memes and jokes.
LOS ANGELES—A Bachelor in Paradise contestant says she’s a “victim” of events that put the reality show’s production on hold.
In a statement Wednesday, Corinne Olympios said she has hired a lawyer to “obtain justice,” in her words.
She also said she’s seeking therapy to deal with what she called the physical and emotional trauma she experienced June 4.
Olympios said she has little memory of what occurred.
The company behind ABC’s Bachelor in Paradise suspended production and sent contestants home while looking into allegations of misconduct on the set in Mexico.
Officers responded to Village Park Apartments, 1080 N. State St., about 6:30 p.m., said Orem police Lt. Craig Martinez.
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In the increasingly competitive world of grocery, analysts say Kroger Co. has a dominant position, which should help the company's first-quarter earnings results, expected before the market opens on Thursday.
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Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) are also preparing for the legalization of marijuana. They say there are ways to detect if a driver is impaired by pot.
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YEREVAN. – Armenia intends to act as a kind of link in the development of relations between the Eurasian Union and Iran, one of the organizers of the Russian-Armenian interregional forum Ara Abrahamyan said at a briefing in the framework of the sixth meeting of the forum in Yerevan.
There is an agreement on the construction of a Russian trading house on the border with Iran, he said, adding that Armenia will sell Russian goods to Iran.
According to him, the opening of the production zone is also planned.
“We will sell to Iran and other countries of the Persian Gulf, and there is interest from partners, but much depends on Armenia.
On March 18, 1995, Michael Jordan announced his comeback with two simple words…”I’m back.”
A day later, on March 19, 1995, M.J. suited up for the Chicago Bulls against the Indiana Pacers, wearing the No. 45 because his iconic 23 had been retired by the Bulls after his retirement.
Even after all that time off, Jordan finished with 19 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists. 🐐
DENTON, Texas (AP) — Roosevelt Smart had 28 points and DJ Draper scored 10 of his 12 points in the final five minutes to help North Texas rally for a 74-70 win over Rice on Saturday.
Allante Holston scored 13 points on 5-of-7 shooting for North Texas (13-10, 6-4 Conference USA), which has won three in a row.
Connor Cashaw’s 3-pointer gave Rice (5-18, 2-8) a 56-47 lead with 8½ minutes to play, but the Mean Green scored 13 of the next 17 points, tying it on a Draper 3. Draper made a layup and a 3-pointer and Smart made a pair of free throws for a 71-67 lead with 1:11 left. Bishop Mency hit a 3 for Rice but the Owls had two turnovers while North Texas was 3 of 4 from the foul line.
Cashaw had 18 points and eight rebounds, and Mercy scored 17, for Rice, which had 18 turnovers that cost 22 points.
Comedian Ralphie May has died at 45, the Hollywood Reporter confirmed Friday.
The comic, who won second place during the first season of “Last Comic Standing,” was on a national tour, with dates scheduled in Las Vegas on Friday and Saturday, according to his website.
He also appeared on “Celebrity Fit Club” and the “Dog Whisperer.”
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Tears have been shed at a Gold Coast inquest as witnesses have recalled the night a young Australian rules footballer was found on a busy highway with severe head injuries.
Samuel Brown, 20, was discovered on the Gold Coast Highway at Mermaid Beach in the early hours of November 25, 2012.
The popular footballer later died from his injuries.
Australian rules footballer Samuel Brown died in hospital after being found on the side of a Gold Coast road with severe head injuries in 2012. Photo: AAP
On the second day of a coronial inquest to determine the cause of Mr Brown's death, Julie Hanson said she heard the sound while at her daughter's apartment.
"I heard this very odd thud noise," Ms Hanson told the inquest.
Hardaway, who mustered six points (1-14 FG, 0-9 3Pt, 4-7 FT), seven rebounds, four assists and three steals across 34 minutes in Friday's 92-90 loss to the Bucks, has shot just 8.3 percent (2-for-24) over the last two games.
The 25-year-old is a combined 0-for-12 from distance during that stretch as well, leading to an average of just 5.0 points over that pair of contests. Hardaway had posted eight straight double-digit scoring efforts prior to the current slump, but he continues to also manage the leg injury that recently cost him 20 games. Hardaway is still sporting a respectable 42.6 percent success rate from the field for the season, so a bounce-back against his defensively challenged former Hawks squad on Sunday is certainly a possibility.
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The Roanoke Symphony Orchestra returns with everyone’s annual favorite, the "Holiday Pops" program. Gather your friends and family, and celebrate the season with a merry musical program for audiences of all ages.
Presented in partnership with the New River Valley Friends of the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra
(KTUU) When Alaska makes national news for snow, something very wild just happened.
This week, it was a snow storm that dumped an impressive ten inches in one hour.
“I’ve heard people say it snowed 6 inches an hour, and I’m like, yeah right,” Mark Hanson said, standing next to his snow plow. “But we had an hour and a half where our avalanche tech measured 15 inches of snow. So yeah, that was pretty wild.”
Hanson has worked in Thompson Pass for the Department of Transportation for more than 20 years. He says he’s never seen anything like that snowfall.
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Baynes tallied 11 points (4-5 FG, 3-3 FT), eight rebounds and five assists across 24 minutes during a 119-110 win over the Hawks on Friday.
Baynes had a decent all-around line in the win as he picked up a season-high five dimes and scored in double figures for just the fourth time in the last 17 games. It's not like Baynes has a ton of value to begin with, but the value he does have will likely take a bit of a hit once Greg Monroe officially joins the team.
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Philadelphia city workers have moved in and cleared out two homeless encampments populated mostly by men and women addicted to heroin.
On Wednesday, residents packed up their belongings, stuffing some in shopping carts. Sanitation workers moved in and threw mattresses, tents, tables and other debris into garbage trucks and power washed the areas.
The action marked the end of a monthlong pilot program by the city to get help for those living in the encampments and make the city’s Kensington neighbourhood safer.
City officials say more than 120 people from the encampments have accepted services, and nearly four dozen entered treatment.
But they acknowledge some of those forced to move will not have access to shelter and will likely just move on to other homeless encampments.
May 3 U.S. health insurer Humana Inc's quarterly profit more than quadrupled, helped by a net gain associated with the terminated merger agreement with Aetna Inc .
Humana's net income rose to $1.12 billion, or $7.49 per share, in the first quarter ended March 31, from $254 million, or $1.68 per share, a year earlier.
Aetna walked away from the Humana deal earlier this year after a federal judge backed the U.S. Justice Department's decision to block the deal on antitrust grounds.
Total revenue fell to $13.76 billion from $13.80 billion. (Reporting by Ankur Banerjee in Bengaluru; Editing by Shounak Dasgupta)
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Josh Jackson redshirted during his first year at Virginia Tech.
The former Saline standout’s role for his second will be a bigger with the Hokies.
Football coach Justin Fuente announced Monday that the 6-foot-1, 215-pound Jackson will be Virginia Tech’s starting quarterback when its season opens Sept. 3 against West Virginia in Landover, Md.
Jackson beat out junior college transfer AJ Bush and freshman Hendon Hooker, according to a story posted on the school’s athletics website.
Jackson was the state’s top-ranked quarterback according to Scout.com when he committed to the Virginia Tech in June 2015 over offers from Northwestern, Minnesota, Syracuse, West Virginia and Utah, among others.
Jackson is the son of former Michigan running backs coach Fred Jackson, who is now the head coach at Ypsilanti High School. His older brother, Jeremy Jackson, also played at Michigan.
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• The intersection of Queens Road and Wakarusa Drive will be closed for reconstruction. The project is expected to be complete by August 2018.
• A roundabout construction project at the intersection of Harvard Road and Wakarusa Drive continues. The southbound lanes of Wakarusa Drive are closed. Traffic is detoured to the northbound Wakarusa Drive lanes, with one lane each for north and southbound vehicles. The project is expected to be completed by Spring 2018.
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× Missing 11-year-old girl last seen New Year’s Day
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Police are looking for an 11-year-old girl who was last seen around 1:30 p.m. on Sunday in Northeast DC.
The missing girl, Breaniya Todd, is a black female with a medium complexion. She is 5’1″, 130 lbs, with black hair in a fade style and brown eyes. She has a mole on her left cheek.
She was last seen wearing a blue jacket, red shirt, blue jeans, and black and yellow Jordan shoes.
Anyone with information about Todd is asked to call the CIC at (202) 727-9099, or Youth and Family Services at (202) 576-6768.
KERALA: About 20 passengers sustained injuries when the KSRTC bus in which they were travelling overturned at Karette junction near Vamanapuram in Kerala on Tuesday afternoon.
As per Kilimanoor police, the KSRTC fast passenger bus belonging to Kaniyapuram depot was travelling from Thiruvananthapuram to Kilimanoor when the mishap happened. The bus careened off the road and then overturned when the driver applied brakes in order to avert a collision with a two-wheeler that was coming from the opposite direction.
The two-wheeler was driven by a woman and had a child riding pillion. The local people immediately pulled out passengers and the injured were rushed to nearby hospitals. As per medical sources, nobody suffered serious injuries.
Thirteen injured passengers have been admitted to Gokulam Medical College in Venjaramoodu while the rest are being treated at the Medical College Hospital in Thiruvananthapuram.
The state of Illinois says it plans to dredge Olson Lake in northern Illinois so that it can be reopened as a swimming lake and beach. The Register Star reports that the Illinois Department of Natural Resources announced the plans for the Rock Cut State Park lake in Winnebago County lake weeks after the same agency announced that it would close the lake this year because of warming water temperatures and siltation.
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The second driver involved in a crash Thursday morning in Mahoning Twp. that killed a Tamaqua man also has died.
Township police said Tina Martin, 57, of New Ringgold, died as a result of the injuries she sustained in the head-on crash on Route 443 in Normal Square. She was flown to St. Luke’s Hospital near Bethlehem following the crash.
Warren Hile Jr., 59, was pronounced dead at the scene by a Carbon County deputy coroner. His dog also died in the crash.
Head-on crash
Police said the crash occurred at about 8:45 a.m. between the Normal Square crossroads and the Schuylkill County line. Hile was driving west, toward Tamaqua, when his car apparently crossed over the center line and collided head-on with a sport utility vehicle driven by Martin.
Her passenger, Roland Martin, 65, of New Ringgold, was taken to Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, Allentown, for treatment of serious injuries.
The crash closed Route 443 in both directions for about two hours.
When a new spot opens in town, we can't wait to check it out - and let you know our initial impressions, share a few photos, and dish about some menu items. First Taste, as the name implies, is not a full-blown review, but instead a peek inside restaurants that have just opened, sampling a few items, and satisfying curiosities .
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A bomb signal at the Israeli Embassy in Sofia was received at about 12.40 today.
Currently, police teams are being deployed on site to search the area.
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DUESSELDORF, Germany German consumer goods group Henkel (HNKG_p.DE) will keep looking for acquisitions to bolster its business, its new chief executive said on Thursday.
"We want to complement our portfolio and strengthen our position in attractive markets via targeted acquisitions," Hans Van Bylen told shareholders at the group's annual general meeting.
Henkel last month made a binding offer to buy Darex Packaging Technologies from GCP Applied Technologies (GCP.N) for $1.05 billion (0.84 billion pounds).
(Reporting by Matthias Inverardi; Writing by Maria Sheahan; Editing by Arno Schuetze)
Hong Kong's richest man, Li Ka-shing, announces his retirement as chairman of CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd, bringing to a close a rags-to-riches story that made him a hero in the freewheeling capitalist hub. Sareena Dayaram reports.
STOCKHOLM, Aug 13 (Reuters) - Swedish security services group Securitas said on Sunday that Magnus Ahlqvist, the current head of its Security Services Europe division, would become chief executive in March 2018.
Alf Goransson, Securitas' CEO since 2007, asked to step down and will resign from the Seuritas board in March, the company said in a statement. He will remain as an advisor to Ahlqvist for two years. In March, Goransson said in the statement, he will have been president and CEO of Securitas for 11 years, and "now is the time to do something else in my career and in my life."
Chairwoman Marie Ehrling said that with the appointment of Ahlqvist, Securitas ensures continuity and "a continued powerful implementation of Securitas' strategy".
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SMITHFIELD, R.I. (WLNE) — Police search for a suspect who robbed a convenience store at gun point on Putnam Pike.
Police say the suspect fled on foot after robbing the Speedway convenience store with what appeared to be a semi-automatic handgun on Saturday morning. He left the store with cash, scratch tickets, and cigarettes.
The suspect was wearing a red and black “camo” mask. He is described as a white male, 5’6” tall, he was wearing a dark winter jacket with fur lined hood, and dark pants.
Anyone with information should contact the Smithfield Police Department Detective Division at (401) 231-2500.
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Longtime resident Lisa Gefken stands under the Redwood trees at Cuesta Park, a central gathering place in the neighborhood. Gefken says she was attracted to the neighborhood's quaint feel and promimity to downtown.
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RIVERDALE, N.Y. — Rich Williams scored 16 points and had a career-high eight assists to lead Manhattan to an 80-66 victory over Morgan State on Saturday night.
Williams was 7 of 13 from the floor. Zavier Turner added 13 points and Zane Waterman had 12 for Manhattan (4-5), which has won two of its last three since snapping a four-game losing streak.
Martez Cameron scored 16 points to lead Morgan State (4-6), which has lost four straight. LaPri McCray-Pace added 12 points and Antonio Gillespie had 11.
The Jaspers had a double-digit lead midway through the first half and built a 46-32 halftime lead. Gillespie’s jumper and 3-pointer pulled the Bears to 58-48 with 10:26 to play but they didn’t get closer.
Manhattan shot 54 per cent from the field but missed 14 3-pointers and 12 free throws.
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The Orlando Magic have been searching for a head coach for some time now. The team announced that it had parted ways with Frank Vogel back on April 12, and for weeks, Orlando has been in the midst of preparing for the 2018 NBA Draft without knowing who will lead the franchise going forward.
But on Wednesday morning, the Magic finally got their man, and as it turns out, all they had to do was look at who had been in their division for the last five years. Orlando announced its decision to hire former Charlotte Hornets coach Steve Clifford.
A judge has sentenced a central Indiana woman to 120 years in prison for fatally stabbing her young children hours after her husband filed for divorce.
Thirty-one-year-old Brandi Worley learned her sentence Monday after she pleaded guilty in January to two counts of murder for killing her son, 7-year-old Tyler Worley, and her daughter, 3-year-old Charlee Worley, in November 2016. Her husband was asleep downstairs at the time at the family's Darlington home, about 40 miles northwest of Indianapolis.
Worley gave no statement at the sentencing, and her attorney said there was no explanation for what she did.
Court documents have said Worley told police she killed the children because she didn't want her husband to take them. She also was treated for self-inflicted stab wounds to her neck.
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After two years of trying to get a neglected community garden off the ground, an employee of the Riverside School Board in Otterburn Park has replanted it with an eye toward helping the disadvantaged.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal health officials are cracking down on underage use of a popular e-cigarette brand following months of complaints from parents, politicians and school administrators.
The Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday it has issued warnings to 40 retail and online stores as part of a nationwide operation against illegal sales of Juul to children.
Like other e-cigarettes, Juul is an electronic device that vaporizes liquid nicotine into an inhalable vapor.
Thanks in part to its resemblance to a small computer flash drive, Juul has become popular with some teenagers as a discrete way to vape at school and in public.
As part of the FDA initiative, regulators are asking Juul Labs to turn over documents about the design and marketing of its devices.
The San Francisco-based company says it monitors retailers to ensure they are following the law.
Bay Area Member of US Men's National Wheelchair Team in Need of New Gear
When a piece of equipment is your livelihood, you need that piece of equipment to work properly. Especially if you're a world class athlete who harbors Olympic dreams. Colin Resch explains from Jamtown in Oakland.
The trial for Terrence Roach will begin at 8 a.m. in Vanderburgh County on Monday.
Roach is accused of kidnapping and killing 19-year-old Aleah Beckerle.
Roach was arrested days after 19-year-old Aleah Beckerle's body was discovered in an abandoned home on South Bedford Avenue.
We plan to have a crew there Monday morning and will be posting updates on our website and our app.
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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell has reiterated that ace Jimmy Nelson will not resume throwing until spring training and won't be ready for Opening Day as he comes back from a shoulder injury.
Nelson was 12-6 with a 3.49 ERA last season. The right-hander was hurt Sept. 8 diving back to first after rounding the base after getting a single.
"I talked to him last week, he's doing great and he's very encouraged by how he's recovering," Counsell said Monday at the winter meetings. "Look, the loss of Jimmy Nelson, it hurts. I knew when it happened, I said this is going to hurt more in 2018 than it does the last five starts."
"But in 2018 when you go back to a 25-man roster and you lose a guy that's pitching into the seventh inning three times a month, through the seventh inning, that's when it hurts," he said.
Today will be dry and warmer in the mid 80s with a strong south wind under partly cloudy skies.
A powerful cold front will sweep across the state tonight sparking showers and storms.
A few of the storms in northwestern Oklahoma could be severe with large hail, damaging winds and flooding as the main threats.
We will dry out this weekend with pleasant conditions in the 70s and 80s under sunny skies!
Another powerful cold front will sweep across Oklahoma Sunday night, bringing a few showers and a huge cool-down.
Highs will only reach the 60s Tuesday and Wednesday!
Lows will plunge to the 40s with patchy frost possible in northern Oklahoma early Wednesday.
"This is akin to the last scene in `The Godfather,"' said Isaac Boltansky, an analyst at Compass Point Research & Trading. "Chair Yellen decided to handle unfinished business on her way out the door."
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[Elizabeth] Warren replied in a statement: "Her decision today demonstrates that we have the tools to rein in Wall Street -- if our regulators have the guts to use them."
Wells Fargo's assets are now capped at $1.95 trillion. Fed officials say the bank is welcome to continue taking deposits and lending to customers, but it must stay below the limit. The firm's compliance will be measured as an average of assets over two quarters, according to the regulator.
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Besides being a well-played selection of powerful music, this is an exciting, top-tier timepiece offering insight on the development of star saxophonist and composer a few years before he exploded onto the musical landscape. This release is not actually the most recently recorded work by the project's initial group, who played together most extensively around 2011-12.
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The Golden State Warriors won their fifth NBA Finals championship title with a 4–1 series victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Kevin Durant, who joined the Warriors before the season, was named the Finals MVP after averaging 35.2 points, 8.4 rebounds and 5.4 assists. The championship marks Golden State's second in three years.
To purchase one of SI's Warriors issues, including any of the commemorative covers, see below.
SI's Warriors championship package is also available for purchase.
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The cover story by Sports illustrated senior writer Lee Jenkins can also be read online here.
#ABVOpens: Ethiopian Airlines’ Brand New Airbus A350 Becomes First Aircraft to Land at Abuja Airport after Renovation
A brand new Airbus A350-900 owned by Ethiopian Airlines has landed at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, becoming the first aircraft to land at the airport after six weeks of closure. The Airline’s Traffic and Sales Manager, Firiehiwot Mekonnen had announced on Monday that the aircraft would land in Abuja on its first day of […]
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Rupert Everett’s long-awaited film about poet/novelist/dramatist Oscar Wilde is on the way, and he will be joining us for a webchat at 1200 BST on Monday 4 June
In some ways, UConn athletic director David Benedict was charged with an impossible task when he took control of the department nearly 18 months ago. His first job, of course, is to keep the department solvent and performing at levels…
NAIROBI, Kenya — A Kenyan court has released seven doctors who are officials in the medics' union and who were jailed earlier this week for not calling off a strike by doctors working in public institutions.
The decision to free the seven was made Wednesday by three judges of the appellate court.
About 1,000 doctors outside the court celebrated the officials' release and held a peaceful march to Parliament and Nairobi's Freedom Park. More than 5,000 doctors from public hospitals are on strike over pay and to protest Kenya's dilapidated health care system.
There are some sports you can switch on and grasp what's going on within a few seconds. They've scored more goals, she has more points, he's in front of him, etc.
The fact that a tennis game went against serve or that one Formula One driver's had more pit stops than another is about as complicated as the tactical situation gets.
Not so the Tour de France. The most famous of cycling's three grand tours is, for many, about as easy to understand as it would be to win on the clapped-out, rusted old Raleigh in the garden shed.
How can a rider win it without claiming a single stage? What do all the different coloured jerseys mean? And just how do they go the toilet?
Terminology is presented here both in English and, for those out to impress, en Français.
SPRINGDALE (KFSM) — Traffic is blocked on Huntsville Road in Springdale after a truck hit a power line, according to 5NEWS viewers.
The accident took place near W. Huntsville Road and Gutensohn Road.
Several business in the area are without power, according to outage maps. SWEPCO is estimating the power to be restored by 6 p.m.
New York Knicks forward Tim Hardaway Jr. 3) puts up a shot against Chicago Bulls center Cristiano Felicio
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens had recounted his grueling training as a Navy SEAL officer while suggesting he would never quit fighting allegations of sexual misconduct and campaign finance violations.
But Greitens announced Tuesday that he is resigning. His departure will become official at 5 p.m. Friday.
His resignation allows Greitens to avoid the potentially dubious distinction of becoming the first Missouri governor ever impeached. A House investigatory committee had subpoenaed Greitens to testify next Monday.
Some fellow Republicans had urged his resignation amid criminal and legislative investigations stemming from an extramarital affair and campaign finance questions.
Greitens' departure will give Republicans a chance to reunify at the start of a summer campaign season in which they're seeking to unseat Democratic U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill.
Rain disrupts local sports
LAHORE: The opening day of the Don Bosco Basketball Cup 2018 was washed out due to heavy thunderstorm that lasted the city in the wee hours of Tuesday.
The downpour that started at around 1.00 am lashed the provincial metropolis to such an extent leaving all the low-lying areas, grounds, outfields and playing land inundated. Not only the basketball tournament but all the outfield activity that was to take place on the day was also washed out.
That also included the final of the Shahlyla Baloch National Under-16 Women Football Championship. An official of the Pakistan Football Federation said that it will be rescheduled and fresh dates will be announced in a due course of time.
To enhance its relationship with customers and passengers and to spread the culture of innovation and creativity, Sharjah Airport Authority (SAA) continued to pay attention to the opinions and suggestions of customers and the public. It has honored Ahmed Youssef and Khamis Al Kaabi from the UAE, and Farouk Ali from Pakistan, the winners of best suggestions in the “Because We Care” program for the opinions of customers, which was launched about nine years ago.
Alia Obaid Al Shamsi, Director of Marketing and Customer Relations in Sharjah Airport Authority, has given the prizes to the winners, which are tickets from Air Arabia, in recognition of their participation and interaction with SAA.
A new satellite forecast tool could more than double the warning time for desert locust invasions, allowing vulnerable nations to prepare better against the crop-eating grasshoppers, the United Nations and European Space Agency (ESA) said Wednesday. Desert locusts, found mainly in the Sahara, across the Arabian Peninsula and in India, pose a major threat to agricultural production when migrating in swarms, the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) says. A one-kilometer-square swarm of about 40 million locusts can eat the same amount of food as 35,000 people in a day,...
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Five suburban communities around Grand Rapids are being asked by local bike advocates to consider laws that would make it a ticketable offense to pass too close to a bicyclist on the road. They're calling on Wyoming, Walker, Kentwood, Grandville and East Grand Rapids to pass a law requiring drivers to give bicyclists a five-foot clearance when passing them on the road.
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Australian War Memorial director Brendan Nelson has defended donations to the memorial from weapons manufacturers and called out companies that do not financially support the memorial.
Under questioning at Senate estimates, Dr Nelson said the memorial had recently signed a partnership deal worth $375,000 with Lockheed Martin, had a $30,000 donation from Thales for the Napier Waller art prize, and $450,000 from Leidos Australia to develop a virtual reality tour of five large technology objects. He also detailed $100,000 of in-kind support from Kinetic Australia for engineering and scoping services on a project.
Australian War Memorial director Brendan Nelson told senators he seeks donations from weapons companies. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
Boeing provided $500,000 for an exhibition about the Afghanistan war, Dr Nelson said.
"I actively seek [donations from weapons companies]," he said.
Weapons companies had a responsibility to support the memorial he said. "I worry about the ones that don't."
The Photography Club of Beaufort has announced the winners of the semi-annual Spring Competition, according to a news release. Professional photographers Keith and Tiffany Briley of Charleston and Charles Heyman of Beaufort judged the event.
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There is mixed reaction to a new plan to offer virtual prizes to people who binge-watch certain programs on Netflix.You may have noticed patches popping up next to several shows on the streaming service, mostly geared toward children.Critics don't like it.They say it encourages children to watch too much TV by mimicking video game qualities.The entertainment company says its goal was to "add an element of fun" to the TV experience and that binge badges are still in the testing stage.
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The 2018 FIFA World Cup is just around the corner, with focus drawing to it from across the globe following the climax of an epic 2017-18 season.
In preparation for the event, we've leafed through the history books and identified eight World Cup records that are under serious threat this summer in Russia. They range from all-but-certain-to-be-smashed to potential long shots, but each is eminently possible.
Some are player-related, some team, and some are even as specific as certain sides meeting. For each record, we've displayed the current record at the top then explained who or which circumstances could break it below.
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Sullay Kaikai, Tariqe Fosu, Michal Zyro, Stephy Mavididi, Ben Reeves, Mark Marshall, to name a few.
It's fair to say boss Karl Robinson has some exciting attacking talent at his disposal.
And the former MK Dons manager looked like the cat that got the cream at this week's press conference as he spoke of his players ahead of today's home League One clash with Oxford United (February 3).
"It's like the Harlem Globetrotters when they get going in training, some of the things they are coming out with are unbelievable," Robinson remarked.
"It's as excited I've been of a team I've ever managed.
"I've been very, very lucky over a period of time to work with some very talented players.
"This group, they certainly keep me young but they stress me out at the same time as well.
"It's a good place to be around them at the moment."
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BERLIN (AP) - Police say a drunken American man was punched by a passerby as he gave the stiff-armed Nazi salute multiple times in downtown Dresden.
Dresden police said on Sunday that the 41-year-old, whose name and hometown weren’t given for privacy reasons, suffered minor injuries in the 8:15 a.m. Saturday assault.
Police say the American, who is under investigation for violating Germany’s laws against the display of Nazi symbols or slogans, had an extremely high blood alcohol level. His assailant fled the scene, and is being sought for causing bodily harm.
It’s the second time this month that tourists have gotten themselves into legal trouble for giving the Nazi salute.
On August 5, two Chinese tourists were caught taking photos of themselves making the gesture in front of Berlin’s Reichstag building.
JOHANNESBURG, March 19 (Reuters) - South Africa’s Tiger Brands said on Monday it expected its meat products unit to record a monthly loss of up to 33 million rand ($2.7 million) after it suspended operations at four sites after a listeria outbreak that has killed 180 people in 14 months.
Health authorities ordered a recall of processed meat known as polony made by Tiger Brands and RCL Foods two weeks ago in response to the outbreak, the worst ever documented with nearly 950 reported cases.
Tiger Brands said the potential losses, which it estimated at 28-33 million rand, were for March.
In addition, the food producer said it was taking a 337-377 million rand pre-tax hit due to the costs of a product recall and suspension of production at its Polokwane, Germiston, Pretoria and Clayville sites. ($1 = 12.0264 rand) (Reporting by Nqobile Dludla Editing by Ed Cropley)
AKRON, Ohio - Akron Public Schools is seeking participants, judges, booth sponsors and volunteers for its annual science, math and technology expo Jan. 27 at North High School.
For more than 60 years, students in elementary, middle and high school at Akron Public Schools have participated in the event. Approximately 500 students are expected to participate in the 2018 expo.
The deadline to register as a student participant is Jan. 11. Judges and volunteers should register by Jan. 24, and businesses and organizations interested in sponsoring a booth at the expo should register by Jan. 23.
Community members are invited to view students' projects at the expo from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
For more information about the expo, including a detailed schedule of events, visit http://www.akronschools.com/index.php?do=/science-expo.
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Indiana's Department of Natural Resources says the bear was spotted last November in the Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge and likely hibernated in that refuge just north of the Ohio River city of Madison. DNR nongame mammologist Taylor Rasmussen is urging residents near the refuge to secure garbage cans, remove bird feeders and other food sources to keep the bear leery of humans.
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State panel boosts official Delaware revenue forecast
NEW CASTLE, Del. (AP) — A state panel on Monday boosted Delaware's official government revenue estimate by about $100 million, giving lawmakers more options in fashioning a budget for next fiscal year.
The Delaware Economic and Financial Advisory Council increased its revenue forecast for the current year by $46 million compared to December's estimate. The increase is mostly due to higher projections for personal income tax revenue and abandoned property collections.
Those same revenue categories also are responsible for a $52 million increase in the revenue estimate for fiscal 2019, which starts July 1.
On the down side, corporate income tax projections for both years fell by a combined $29.5 million.
The panel's meeting was the first since Gov. John Carney proposed a $4.25 billion operating budget, a 3.5 percent increase over this year.
I’m feeling cocky…I’m back in my groove. I’m nailing my predicitions in college football and life in general.
For starters, the Chiefs say they have found no evidence after looking into claims by Redskins wide receiver Terrelle Pryor that he was called the “N-word” by fans at Monday night’s game at Arrowhead Stadium. Pryor was caught on video flipping off fans and had to be restrained while walking through the tunnel.
The Mizzou Tigers are the worst team in college football in one very important stat category.
Former Missouri State football player Dylan Cole plays for the Houston Texans. He went undrafted, but made the team and is now a starter. He scored his first NFL touchdown last week when he intercepted former Chiefs QB Matt Cassel (now Tennessee’s backup QB). He saw a little girl in the stands and handed her the football. Now the nine-year old wants to return the favor.
Plus a baseball playoff preview from our expert Jeff Wilder.
There’s enough content today to keep you listening all weekend.
Even after two public meetings drew scant feedback, City Commissioner Liz Alpert wants to give residents one last chance to comment on a Main Street bar's application for a new liquor license. On Tuesday, the City Commission is scheduled to rule on that application, which comes from the owners of World of Beer , located at 1888 Main St. The item is bundled into the meeting's consent agenda, which would involve no discussion before the commission makes a decision.
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Financial expert, Ellen Rohr joins us to share her idea for smoothly navigating “gift giving” this holiday season.
A woman in a Lowerline Street home awoke Monday morning to find an intruder inside who hit her several times before escaping, New Orleans police said.
The victim, a 20-year-old woman, was housesitting at a residence in the 1200 block of Lowerline (near Oak Street) on Monday, May 28, and was awakened by a noise around 11:15 a.m., according to the initial NOPD report. She found a man inside the home, and he struck her “three to four times on the right arm with an open hand” before jumping out a bedroom window to escape, the report states.
Further details were not immediately available. Anyone with information is urged to call the NOPD Second District station at 658-6020 to speak to a detective, or CrimeStoppers at 822-1111 to leave an anonymous tip that could be eligible for a cash reward.
Norway's new home sales down 9 pct yr/yr in May
OSLO, June 15 The sale of new Norwegian homes fell by 9 percent year-on-year in May while housing starts fell by 5 percent, the Norwegian Home Builders' Association (NHBA) said on Thursday.
PHITSANULOK — Police said Monday said they now have in custody a mother and stepfather accused of sexually assaulting their toddler and selling the footage to a Line group they’ve traced to Bangkok.
The unidentified stepfather was captured and charged Sunday after eluding police three days after the child’s mother was arrested. Both now stand charged with violating the Computer Crime Act, human trafficking and sexually assaulting a child. They allegedly uploaded at least three videos showing their rape of the 25-year-old woman’s 3-year-old son to a Line group that paid them 400 baht every time they did so.
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Governor Larry Hogan and Agriculture Secretary Joe Bartenfelder inducted the Milburn Family, as the 48th recipients of the prestigious recognition. The family has been farming in Cecil County for more than 100 years with orchards that span more than 500 acres in Elkton -- producing fruit such as apples and peaches.
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His goaltending coach with the Blackhawks describes him as a "hockey nerd," so it's no surprise an early highlight of Scott Darling 's Winter Classic experience was a brief encounter with arguably the greatest goalie of all time. "I made eye contact with Martin Brodeur , which was cool," Darling said of spotting the NHL legend during Saturday's alumni game at Busch Stadium.
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Aleksandr Kogan, Cambridge University senior research associate, discusses his relationship with Cambridge Analytica and being singled out by Facebook after being reprimanded for mining user data against its privacy policies.
A student from the Convent Preparatory School has topped this year’s Grade Six Assessment exams.
The Dublanc Primary School has been named as the top performing school in the exams.
The results were announced on Wednesday morning.
Below are the top performers:
Sev McKenzie …..Convent Preparatory School
Malaika Jno Charles….Dublanc Primary School
Cadel Casimir ……Grand Bay Primary School
Kelanda David ……St. Martin Primary School
Chidi Fabien …….St. Martin Primary
Seven students from the Dublanc Primary School sat the exams and six received scholarships or bursaries.
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Who says you need to get away to have a great time?
There are plenty of ways to have a fun “staycation,” and you’ll save a ton of money on top of it!
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REDDING, Calif. — A Northern California woman has pleaded not guilty in a head-on highway crash that killed a man in an oncoming car as she was allegedly trying to attempt suicide.
Grace Elizabeth Ward's attorney entered the plea to second-degree murder on her behalf as Ward sat in a wheelchair on Friday in Shasta County Superior Court. She remains jailed on $1.5 million bail.
The 28-year-old Ward told the California Highway Patrol she was trying to kill herself when she crossed into oncoming traffic on Interstate 5 on Jan. 7.
Authorities say she came away with only a broken leg, but killed 29-year-old Ryan Folsom.
Come on, Tim, everyone has SOME celebrity they’ve been crushing on….
Mike sits down with the Tim Fairbank, president of Campbell River Search and Rescue for a little nonsensical Q&A just for fun.
Find more Mike’s Mirror Minutes here and see how other people did!
You will never suspect them. Beware of The Americans when the new season premieres March 7 on FX.
HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – Holyoke Fire Chief John Pond, Mayor Alex Morse, and Hampden County District Attorney Anthony Gulluni held a news conference Monday morning to provide an update on an apartment building fire Sunday that killed two people, and forced 25 families from their homes.
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Firefighters are working to put out the flames at a vacant home in north Nashville.
Although the house on 26th Avenue North is very close to other homes, officials were able to contain it before it could spread.
According to firefighters at the scene, there was no electricity running to the home.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
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UPDATE 3-GE merges power units as exec who lost out on GE CEO job retires
SEATTLE, June 14 General Electric Co said on Wednesday it will combine its power and energy distribution businesses to create its largest unit by revenue as the top executive at GE Power announced his retirement after failing to win the conglomerate's CEO job.
Letter: Spellbinding photo
Spellbinding photo
It was nice to see the photo of the young lady competing in a national spelling bee. (Connecticut Post, May 30, 2018)
I think that I could see her lips forming the word that she was about to spell in the competition, her eyes seeing the word, deciphering and articulating the encryption on a page in her mind. What a wonderful thing to see.
I felt as proud of her as I would be if I were to see a particularly good photo in the sports pages of a young woman pitching for a winning softball team.
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March 29 Shanghai Kaichuang Marine International Co Ltd
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JUPITER, FL (KTVI)-Cardinals pitchers and catchers just reported to Spring Training and there already might be a major problem with one of the hurlers.
FOX 2's Zac Choate is live in Jupiter, Florida with more on Alex Reyes' MRI.
Big News on a Crazy Brock Lesnar Feud, "Broken" Hardy Plans for WWE RAW Revealed, Vince McMahon Upset with WWE Newcomer, New GIFs & Galleries, More
- Xavier Woods' "UpUpDownDown" channel posted this video of WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle making his entrance in the upcoming WWE 2K18 video game. This is the second look at Angle's entrance in the game that has been released.- Below is the synopsis for next week's Total Bellas episode:"The Wrong Move: An injury in the ring puts Nikki's WrestleMania tag-team match with John Cena at risk; Bryan makes everyone take a DNA test and the results are shocking."- WWE and NBCUniversal pay tribute to wrestling legend Pepper Gomez in this new video for Hispanic Heritage Month:Follow Marc on Twitter at @this_is_marc . Send any news, tips or corrections to us by clicking here
Ocean City voters could be heading to a special election on the firefighter-paramedics' collective bargaining referendum as soon as August after a divided City Council this week could not agree on a timetable for the public's decision on the issue. In March, the Career Firefighter Paramedics Association of Ocean City, or IAFF Local 4269, submitted a petition seeking binding interest arbitration after collecting signatures throughout much of the last year.
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Not all of us have been totally taken in by Bernie even if we did admire him, attend his rallies and support most of his social views. The big negative is Bernie’s neo-liberal and neo-imperialist foreign policy which is not all that different from his colleagues…or even Hillary for that matter!
Thus Bernie Sanders is no Jeremy Corbyn who actually is a post-liberal, moderate socialist, anti-imperialist, and non-Zionist (that’s a major story in itself) politician.
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DETROIT (AP) — Ford is recalling nearly 1.4 million midsize cars in North America because the steering wheel can detach from the steering column and drivers could lose control.
The recall covers certain Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ cars from the 2014 through 2018 model years.
Ford says steering wheel bolts can loosen over time. The company says it knows of two crashes and one injury caused by the problem.
Dealers will replace the bolts with longer ones that have more aggressive threads and a nylon patch to stop them from coming loose.
Just over 1.3 million cars in the U.S. are being recalled. The rest are in Canada and Mexico.
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Rising country star Brett Young performed a short preview show at Pucket’s this afternoon.
Young previewed songs from his self-titled album that was released back in February.
He’s in town for his performance at Chattanooga’s Riverbend Festival tonight, June 14. Young is schedule to hit the Bud Light Stage at 8PM.
The new singer has hit the county music spotlight since he began focusing on songwriting after an injury halted his college baseball career. His most noticeable hits include “In Case You Didn’t Know” and “Sleep Without You”. Both songs are played on many local country music radio stations.
NEW YORK — Mario Batali is stepping down from daily operations at his restaurant empire following reports of sexual misconduct by the celebrity chef over a period of at least 20 years.
The online site Eater New York reported Monday that the incidents involve at least four women, three who worked for Batali. In a prepared statement sent to The Associated Press, Batali said the complaints match up with his past behaviour .
A spokesperson for Batali & Bastianich Hospitality Group says an employee reported inappropriate behaviour by Batali in October. The company told Eater it was the first formal complaint against Batali and that he was reprimanded and required to attend training.
Philadelphia Flyers forward Wayne Simmonds is not afraid to drop the gloves during a hockey game, but this is probably a situation he has not found himself in very often on the ice. Just two minutes into the first period of Sunday's game against Anaheim, Simmonds squared off with Ducks defenseman Kevin Bieksa in a fight that ended with Simmonds being completely shirtless when it was all finished.
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Eric Dennis McConnell, 27 of Rome, was arrested on Monday for attacking a woman with a kitchen knife at a home on Burnett Street.
Reports stated that McConnell used a knife to assault the victim with the “intent to murder with a deadly weapon.”
Reports added that the attack occurred on January 18th of this year.
McConnell is charged with aggravated assault and probation violation.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bruce Brown, director of the classic surfing film "The Endless Summer," has died. He was 80.
The general manager of Brown's film company Alex Mecl says Brown died Sunday in Santa Barbara, California, of natural causes.
Brown and his 1966 documentary "The Endless Summer" created the modern image of surfers as spiritual seekers on a quest, rather than thugs or buffoons.
And, along with the Beach Boys, he took surfing from a quirky hobby to a fundamental part of American culture.
"Endless Summer" was actually Brown's sixth surfing film, and like all the others it was shot on a tiny budget with Brown performing nearly every duty, from camera man to narrator.
The film follows two surfers as they hop hemispheres to constantly surf wherever it is summer.
Their charisma and the film's beauty made it an unlikely hit.
March 29 Omnova Solutions Inc:
* Omnova Solutions continues year-over-year earnings growth in 2017 first quarter
* Q1 adjusted earnings per share $0.05
* Q1 earnings per share $0.08
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.05 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Says net sales for q1 were $174.6 million, about even with last year's $175.3 million
* "Expects adjusted diluted earnings per share growth in fiscal 2017" Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Cars line up in the drive-through lane at In-N-Out Burger, the California-based chain that opened its first store in Denton on Friday at 2835 W. University Drive. A team of 50 employees will lead the store, with fresh burger patties coming from Dallas daily.
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ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Gov. Mark Dayton vetoed a bill Wednesday that he said would have unlawfully undermined Minnesota’s ability to enforce its water quality standard for protecting wild rice.
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SAHIWAL-The salesman of electronic appliances along with his driver was robbed of cash here the other day.
According to the Dera Rahim Police, salesman Irshadul Haq and his driver Shabbir were on the way back home in a vehicle after supplying electronic appliances. Near Chak 185/9-L, unidentified dacoits, riding a motorcycle, intercepted the vehicle. They set the vehicle’s tyres on fire, snatched Rs257,000 from them and fled away.
Police registered a case against the dacoits and launched investigation.
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A prisoner was released from High Security Jail here the other night.
According to the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD), Maulana Hashim of Mohmand Agency was arrested on June 19, 2016 and was booked under Section 4/5 ESA and 7 ATA. He served one year in prison and was released on the orders of Lahore High Court’s Rawalpindi Bench.
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Colton Haynes hits on Nick Robinson in a deleted scene from the recent gay teen coming-of-age, coming-out film Love, Simon. The film was released on digital formats yesterday, and arrives on Blu-ray/DVD/4K Ultra HD on June 12.
New video 🎥 Deleted Bar Scene from #LoveSimon starring Nick Robinson. pic.twitter.com/5qLJxCDSBQ — Nick Robinson Updates (@dailynickrob) May 29, 2018
In another deleted scene, Nick (Jorge Lendeborg Jr.) tries to take Simon to the Atlanta Eagle.
Feb 14 Pou Chen Corp:
* Says its subsidiary Great Pacific Investments Ltd. sold entire 100.7 million shares of Luen Thai Holdings Ltd. at HK$181.3 million in total
* Says Great Pacific Investments Ltd. holds 0 share of Luen Thai Holdings Ltd. now
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VIDEO: It’s that time of year again, when resorts across Summit County (all except A-Basin of course) ramp up the insanity for closing weekend before a long, warm summer away from the slopes. Z Griff meets up with the fun squad for fun (what else?) on the eve of Copper Mountain closing weekend. Don’t miss it — things will get wild.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – Crews responded to a fire at a vacant home in North Nashville Monday morning.
It happened around 5:20 a.m. at a home located on 26th Avenue North, between Booker Street and Clifton Avenue.
Upon their arrival, crews said the home was fully engulfed.
The cause of the fire was not immediately known.
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April 12 Vincent Medical Holdings Ltd
* Purchaser, a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of company, vendors and target entered into acquisition agreement
* Deal for consideration of HK$130mln
* Vendors agreed to sell sale shares and purchaser has conditionally agreed to make purchase of sale shares
* Purchaser is Vincent Medical Care Holdings Ltd ,Vendor 1 Is Lu Yu Fei, Vendor 2 Is Choi Cheung Tai Raymond
* Intends to appoint Lu Yu Fei as executive director, upon deal completion Source text (bit.ly/2ptwaVJ) Further company coverage:
Police say a 53-year-old woman was seriously injured when her estranged husband allegedly attacked her with a machete north of Seattle.
The Skagit Valley Herald reports the incident happened in Mount Vernon Sunday night.
The Skagit County Sheriff's Office says the woman was taken to a local hospital and then transferred to a Seattle hospital for treatment. Authorities say another person was also injured in the attack.
The sheriff's office says the woman's 51-year-old husband fled the scene but was apprehended within an hour.
The sheriff's office says the woman had recently sought a protection order against him. He is being held in jail on investigation of attempted murder.
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Gujarat Fortunegiants beat Jaipur Pink Panthers 29-23 in the first inter-zone wildcard match of Pro Kabaddi League Season 5, here on Friday.It was a closely-fought encounter but Gujarat held their nerves as they inflicted an all out in the 39th minute to win the match.Chandran Ranjit scored seven raid points for Gujarat Fortunegiants. Jaipur's strong point, their defence, fluffed their lines at crucial moments as they suffered another defeat.Gujarat Fortunegiants are top of the table in Zone A with 72 points from 19 matches. Jaipur Pink Panthers are fifth with 45 points from 16 matches.
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Wisbech kept their Jaidka Cup hopes alive with victory over Kings Keys in a group game at Harecroft Road last night (May 30).
They bounced back from a defeat by Ramsey to beat the city side by 19 runs.
Josh Bowers (38), James Williams (32), Wian Pretorius (27no) and Jonathan Garner (20no) all chipped in with the bat as Wisbech totalled a respectable 141-5 off their 20 overs. Bowers’ blast included three mighty sixes.
Kings Keys’ best bowler was Tanvir Hussain with 3-22.
Usman Sadiq (20), Zaheer Abbas (23) and Muhammad Raheel (20) threatened an upset but once they departed the Kings Keys innings fell away and they were shot out for 122 in 17.5 overs.
Joe Dunning took 3-25, Kieran Hallatt 2-17 and Jamie Gollands 2-14.
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A man is pleading guilty to rape and murder in the 2015 death of a 12-year-old girl who authorities say he lured from her home with a story about a lost cat.
Jayden Matthew Sterzer pleaded guilty Monday to rape in juvenile court. He was also expected to plead guilty to murder in adult court as part of a blended plea deal that will allow him to stay in a juvenile detention center until he turns 21.
Sterzer is 18-years-old now but was 15 when police say he strangled Kailey Vijil (VIJ’-el) and left her in a horse pasture in West Valley City.
The Associated Press had previously not named Sterzer because he was a juvenile and his case was being handled entirely in juvenile court.
He was found fit for trial after getting treatment for unspecified mental disorders and intellectual disabilities.
An attorney for the family of a black man who was shot to death by Barstow police said that an independent autopsy reveals Diante Yarber was struck by at least 10 rounds before he asphyxiated on his own blood.
Family attorney S. Lee Merritt also told reporters Monday that witnesses say officers never attempted to render aid to the dying man.
Yarber, 26, was behind the wheel of a black Ford Mustang in a Walmart parking lot when officers fired 30 rounds at the vehicle on April 5.
Barstow police have insisted their officers opened fire after Yarber shifted into reverse and hit a patrol car. They say he accelerated again toward officers standing near their vehicles.
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Barstow police failed to render medical aid after Diante Yarber shooting, family lawyer alleges https://t.co/0AwjOo0ZDo — L.A. Times: L.A. Now (@LANow) April 24, 2018
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HOUSTON-- The City of Houston Health Department visited more than 1,600 homes in Kashmere Gardens and the Greater Fifth Ward community to teach residents how to protect themselves against Zika and other mosquito borne diseases.
The mosquito control division of Harris County Public Health has detected an unusually large number of mosquitoes in fifth ward.
HHD went go door to door through the neighborhoods handing residents information packets with flyers, brochures, mosquito repellent and condoms to help educate them about reducing mosquito breeding sites.
HHD will teach residents HHD’s “3D Zika Defense.”
The three Ds stand for using repellent with DEET, draining standing water and dressing in long sleeves with long pants as weather permits.
The mosquito control division will assist residents to reduce mosquito-breeding sites in homes where property owners may have problems controlling standing water.
NEW YORK (AP) - New York City's deadly helicopter crash has prompted the National Transportation Safety Board to call on federal regulators to prohibit commercial flights that use passenger harness systems that do not allow for easy release.
The NTSB's recommendation on Monday comes after last week's helicopter crash in the East River. Five passengers who couldn't free themselves from their harnesses drowned. The pilot escaped.
The Federal Aviation Administration on Friday temporarily grounded open-door flights involving restraints that cannot be quickly released. It also said it was conducting a review of its rules governing such flights.
NTSB Chairman Robert Sumwalt applauds the agency's move, but says "definitive action needs to be taken."
FAA spokesman Greg Martin says the grounding was a first step and that more formal action is expected.
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Cleveland police urged a suspect who they said posted video of himself on Facebook killing an elderly man on Sunday to turn himself in to authorities.
April 10 Xinjiang Western Animal Husbandry Co Ltd :
* Sees Q1 FY 2017 net loss to be 15.5 million yuan to 19.5 million yuan
* Says Q1 FY 2016 net loss was 13 million yuan
* The reasons for the forecast are larger investment of infrastructure construction and continuing low milk price of cosmetic industry as well as increased promotion expense for new products
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/x7eKrp
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April 24 (Reuters) - Metalla Royalty & Streaming Ltd :
* METALLA REPORTS FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THE THIRD QUARTER OF FISCAL 2018
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HOUSTON - Staff at the VA Med Center showed their patriotism reciting the “Pledge of Allegiance” on June 15, 2017. CW39 and Beltone are bringing patriotism back to the morning show – with a daily recitation of The Pledge of Allegiance! We want to get our awesome viewers involved by inviting them do The Pledge of Allegiance on the morning show. To recommend a group or organization to say the pledge, please email cw39pledges@tribunemedia.com.
Max and Leroy go undercover on the set of a ghost-hunting show after the show's hosts discover evidence of actual paranormal activity.
Dalung wants NFF technical committee to synergise with Super Eagles coaching crew
The Minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung, has advised the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to ensure that its Technical Committee synergises with the coaching crew of the Super Eagles. Dalung gave the advice at a meeting with the technical committee of the NFF, following Saturday’s 0-2 loss of the Super Eagles to Bafana Bafana…
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If you want to have a ‘feels-trip’ today, then have we got the story for your. This dad interviewed his daughter every grade, on her first day of school. He then compiled it all together into one video.
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A bioluminescent species of mushroom, commonly known as “Ghost Fungi,” pops up every autumn in southern Australia and Tasmania. Typically found after the rain among tree trunks and stumps, this...
Elevated lead levels have been found in the drinking water in Newark, N.J., prompting legal action from an environmental group that alleges the city and state aren’t doing enough to protect residents.
In Newark, at least 10% of nearly 300 water samples tested last year showed lead contamination in excess of 26.7 parts per billion, above the federal action level of 15 parts per billion, according to state records. Lead has also been found in drinking water tested this year, with several samples showing high levels of contamination.
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The linesman had a nightmare during Liverpool vs Roma
Liverpool fans had plenty to celebrate at Anfield tonight after a terrific performance against Roma in the Champions League semi-finals.
Not only did their team click into top gear and destroy their opponents, but fans were treated to a comical flag display from an embarrassed linesman.
The assistant's flag came loose from its handle, leaving him to improvise with the wand-like device before referee Dr. Felix Brych brought a replacement.
But seconds after his new flag arrived, it too flew off the handle, adding to the carnival atmosphere in the stands.
Take a look through the gallery to reveal the best snaps of the linesman's embarrassing struggles on the sideline during Liverpool vs Roma at Anfield.
Firefighters have been deployed following reports of a heath fire in Pirbright .
Surrey Fire and Rescue Service has tweeted to confirm crews have been sent to Stoney Castle Ranges following reports of a heath fire.
The tweet reads: "Fire crews from Camberley including our specialist wildfire crews are on route to reports of a heath fire in Stoney Castle Ranges - Pirbright."
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NYON, Switzerland: The draw for the last 16 of the Champions League was made on Monday (Dec 11) at UEFA’s headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland with the following results:
Juventus vs Tottenham Hotspur
Basel vs Manchester City
Porto vs Liverpool
Sevilla vs Manchester United
Real Madrid vs Paris St Germain
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Shakhtar Donetsk vs AS Roma
Chelsea vs Barcelona
Bayern Munich vs Besiktas
A picture shows a board displaying the fixtures after the draw for the round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League football tournament at the UEFA headquarters in Nyon on Dec 11, 2017. (Photo: AFP/Fabrice Coffrini)
Seeded Champions League group winners will be away in the first legs on Feb 14/15 and 21/22. They will play at home in the second leg on Mar 7/8 and 14/15.
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Three teams have moved into a tie for the league lead with unbeaten records as Haney Masters Curling began its fall session at Golden Ears Curling Club.
The rinks of Jack Stadel, Eric Holler and Clare Milaney ran their records to 4-0 in league play, as 19 rinks began their quest for the league championship.
Along with Mike Cavanaugh, Jack Duffy and Norm Sulz, Stadel defeated the Andy Ferguson rink, while Holler’s rink of Bob Asher, Bruce Stott and spare Peter England dumped Bill Gardner with a last-rock win.
Meanwhile the Milaney rink, led by third Hilly Boonstra, kept pace with an easy 8-2 victory over Jim Keenan’s rink of Wally Phillips, Arnie Melissen and Ian Strachan.
LANSING, MI Michigan's second measles case of 2017 was confirmed by state Department of Health and Human Services officials on Friday, and on Saturday it was disclosed where they were. Few details about the ailing person were disclosed by DHHS staffers in Lansing other than it was an adult, it was a direct result of an exposure to the first such afflicted person in late March, the two victims were not related in any way, and both were passengers in the same flight.
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DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Greg's Towing and Recovery company hosts Rip Roarin' Redneck Extravaganza where junk cars fly through the air and land sometimes on another vehicle.
This year's event showcased a special car that caught WAND's eye. In a video that a viewer sent us, you see an old WAND van coming around the corner, going up a dirt ramp, and landing and crushing a trailer home.
Greg Hostetler, the company's owner, says he bought the van at an auction in Decatur.
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For the second day running, bad weather at Cape Canaveral forced the postponement of the NROL-52 satellite launch. Today, the weather officer stopped the countdown with 97 seconds left.
ST. LOUIS (AP) — St. Louis police have identified the man killed by an officer after allegedly shooting at police as they served a search warrant for drugs at a home.
Police said Wednesday that the man killed was 63-year-old Don Clark.
Police said a 40-year-old officer and colleagues were executing search warrants Tuesday night after a six-month investigation when Clark shot at them. The officer returned fire.
Clark was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead. The officers were not hurt.
Police said illegal drugs, two guns and a large amount of ammunition were recovered as a result of the search warrants. The officer involved in the shooting is on administrative leave pending an internal investigation.
Racing fans! We recently got a chance to talk to the cast of the new Disneya Pixar sequel, Cars 3 ! We attended the premiere of the film down in Anaheim, CA and chatted with stars Owen Wilson, who plays Lightning McQueen, also known as #95, Cristela Alonzo , who voices Cruz Ramirez, Armie Hammer , who voices Jackson Storm, and Kerry Washington, who voices Natalie Certain. You can check out our Cars 3 interviews in the player below.
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Kimbrel (0-1) allowed a solo home run and was tagged with the loss in Tuesday's 4-3 extra-inning setback to the Blue Jays.
Kimbrel came on in a tie game to pitch the 10th inning and got one out before Curtis Granderson, sitting dead red on a 2-0 count, turned on a 97-mph fastball over the middle of the plate and deposited it into the upper deck. It was just third hit and first run Kimbrel's allowed over 8.1 innings.
This ad appeared in the Jan. 2, 1945 Lancaster Eagle-Gazette. (Photo: Submitted)
Yes. Just as the sailor discards his little black book when he sees an acceptable lady on the hoof, so you, Mrs Shopper, should discard your Sears or Montgomery Ward or JC Penney catalogs and head instead to your God-fearing home-town store, where quality merchandise is available for your examination. And then you can run home and order it from Amaz—oops, Sears. When this ad appeared in the Jan. 2, 1945 Lancaster Eagle-Gazette, the mail-order houses had already decimated the captive customer bases of small-town stores. K-mart, Walmart, and the Internet would have their turns.
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This week we discuss the Department of Education’s rescinding of Title IX and its impact at Ohio State with Engagement Editor Matt Dorsey. Also, Ohio State strikes a deal with Apple. Campus Editor Summer Cartwright joins the podcast to discuss this deal.
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A Shreveport's man disappearance the day before Christmas has his girlfriend and police fearing the worst as they continue their search for him. Eric Wing, 41, last was seen Christmas Eve while staying with Branscum at The Residence at River Bend in the 1000 block of Quail Creek Road in Shreveport.
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BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — The ballot boxes arrived from France under the cover of night, were stored in homes and improvised hiding places, and then secretly shuttled to polling stations right under the nose of police.
Grassroots activists who staged a disputed referendum of independence in Catalonia described to The Associated Press how they managed to outsmart Spain’s highest powers and hold the Oct. 1 vote despite a police crackdown that left hundreds injured.
Three activists and a source close to the regional Catalan government spoke about the plan on condition of anonymity, fearing prosecution by Spanish authorities, who had declared the vote illegal.
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A jury in Denver in the Civil Trial involving Taylor Swift and an ex-radio DJ reached a verdict Monday evening.
That jury decides she was in fact groped by Denver Radio Host David Mueller four years ago. Swift had accused Mueller of grabbing her backside during a backstage meet and greet.
Mueller had sued the Swifts and their radio handler, Frank Bell to the tune of $3 million, saying they ruined his radio career. The judge dismissed Swift from the lawsuit just before closing arguments last week and reduced the amount Mueller could collect.
Swift said in her counter suit she wanted a one dollar payment, citing it as a symbolic chance to stand up for women everywhere.
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Turkey set for F1 return
Turkey could be set to return to the F1 calendar.
With its popular Hermann Tilke-penned circuit, Istanbul Park was on the schedule between 2005 and 2011, until the government decided not to proceed for cost reasons.
But now, the Daily Sabah newspaper reports that Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan met this week in the capital Ankara with F1's new chief executive Chase Carey.
The news was confirmed by the presidential website, adding that the Turkish sports minister and the Istanbul Park circuit chief were also present.
"I hope that with the help of Mr president, God willing, Istanbul Park will again host formula one," track boss Ali Vural Ak was quoted by the Hurriyet daily.
"We have not signed yet but all that remains is a signing," he added.
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As expected, Mattel's (NASDAQ:MAT) investor day was lively.
The company slashed its quarterly dividend to $0.15 per share from $0.38 and lowered expectations for Q2 revenue growth.
CEO Margo Georgiadis talked about the global pivot in the toy industry to mobile and digital. She noted 85% of children between the ages of three and five have access to a tablet. Mattel's strategy goals this year include building our Power Brands into "360 connected" systems of play and experiences, accelerating growth in emerging markets and transformating the innovation pipeline.
Mattel's CFO announced that no annual guidance would be forthcoming.
Shares of Mattel are down 1.39% after initially falling 5% when the dividend cut was tipped.
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England captain Dylan Hartley has backed himself to overcome the effects of concussion and return stronger for both the national team and club side Northampton.
The 32-year-old hooker has not played since suffering a head injury in the Six Nations defeat by Ireland in March. He missed the end of the Premiership season and pulled out of England's upcoming three-test tour of South Africa to fully recover.
"Selfishly, I could have lied to myself and everyone else and said 'I'll tour', and I could have got on with it but I had to make a hard decision not to," Hartley, who was replaced by Owen Farrell as captain for the tour, told Sky Sports.
"The last time we played was here (Twickenham) against the Irish and it didn't go well for us. And you want to be part of the resurgence and what will be a successful tour for the team."
Hartley was sidelined for a significant spell two years ago due to head injuries and feared for his career. He had said that he would consider retirement if he suffered another concussion.
The Before the Bell report is compiled by editors of The Globe and Mail and is updated throughout the morning to reflect latest developments. Colin Cieszynski, Chartered Financial Analyst and Chartered Market Technician, is chief market strategist with CMC Markets.
Upward momentum in stock markets started out strong overnight but has faded into the morning. The Hang Seng rallied 1.2 per cent while the Nikkei gained 1.0 per cent in Asia Pacific trading. In Europe, the FTSE is up 0.4 per cent while the Dax is up 0.2 per cent. U.S. index futures, however, are mixed, being only marginally up or down.
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David Morrissey heads a star cast for National Theatre Live’s production of Julius Caesar this week.
The performance is being screened live from London’s Bridge Theatre at Trinity Arts Centre in Gainsborough on Thursday, March 22.
Ben Whishaw and Michelle Fairley play Brutus and Cassius, David Calder plays Caesar and David Morrissey is Mark Antony in Shakespeare’s Roman epic.
Caesar returns in triumph to Rome and the people pour out of their homes to celebrate.
Alarmed by the autocrat’s popularity, the educated élite conspire to bring him down.
After his assassination, civil war erupts on the streets of the capital.
Nicholas Hytner’s production will thrust the audience into the street party that greets Caesar’s return, the congress that witnesses his murder, the rally that assembles for his funeral and the chaos that explodes in its wake.
The screening starts at 7pm and tickets are £15 and £13 on 01427 676655 or http://bit.ly/2oOfCJA
The firm set a "neutral" rating and a $7.00 price target on the stock. Citigroup Inc.'s price objective suggests a potential downside of 46.69% from the company's previous close.
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It is no secret La Porte (Ind.) La Lumiere power forward Isaiah Stewart is the top target for Notre Dame in the 2019 class.
The 6-foot-8, 230-pounder cut his list of 30-plus offers down this evening to the Irish and nine other programs. Duke, Villanova, Michigan State, Syracuse, Georgetown, Texas, Indiana, Washington and Louisville round out the list.
Stewart jumped up to No. 10 nationally in the latest rankings update earning his fifth star while averaging a double-double (17.6 PPG, 10.6 RPG) in 16 games with Albany City Rocks on the Nike EYBL circuit.
Notre Dame has continued to push hard for the talented power forward making their way up to La Lumiere and staying in constant communication.
“It’s going great,” Stewart said of Notre Dame in April at the Indianapolis EYBL event. “Coach Mike Brey, Coach Ryan Ayers and pretty the much whole staff is keeping in contact. They came up and visited with me.
“They came up to watch me workout. They showed me some film on what they do with their big men.”
Real Madrid came second in their Champions League group
Real Madrid finished second in their Champions League group, with Tottenham coming first.
It meant Zinedine Zidane’s men faced the worrying prospect of being drawn against one of the elite teams of Europe.
And they will need to improve their form if they are to stand a chance of making it through the last-16.
PSG will play away in the first leg, with Real Madrid transfer target Neymar set to strut his stuff at the Bernabeu.
Real are defending champions in this competition, having won the title in the past two seasons.
The first leg will be played on 13/14 or 20/21 February, with the return legs on 6/7 or 13/14 March.
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HIGASHISHIRAKAWA, Japan (AP) - A U.S. Marine who served in the Pacific during World War II is in a remote village in Japan to return a flag he took from the body of a fallen Japanese soldier 73 years ago.
Marvin Strombo knew the calligraphy-covered flag was more than a keepsake of the war. It was a treasure that would fill a void for the dead man's family, but Strombo didn't know how deep that void was.
The flag he is to hand over to Sadao Yasue's siblings Tuesday will be the first trace of their brother. The Japanese authorities only gave them a wooden box containing a few rocks, a substitution for the remains that have never been returned.
Strombo has said he also plans to explain to them how their brother died.
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Amazon’s running a one-day sale on refurbished HP computers, and while most of the options are decidedly low-end, there are a few options worth checking out.
This $121 tower is the cheapest option in the entire sale, and with good reason. But throw a bigger hard drive in there, and it could make a decent home theater PC.
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The striking, 19th-century Gothic mansion, with its vast mullioned windows, balustraded roof, towering chimneys, is the ancestral home of the Blackett family – the hotel's current-day owners. Designers have strived to make the public areas stylishly relaxed without losing their grandeur; a difficult trick which they haven't quite managed to pull off. The book-lined Library dining room and vast drawing room with plasterwork ceilings and acres of drapes are dull and impersonal, while the modern wing is four-star corporate.
The sleek grey reception, bold tartan carpeting, murals in the conservatory bar and elegant Print Room dining area work well though. Undoubtedly striking is the vaulted Great Hall, although this, sadly, is mainly used for weddings (the hotel hosts over 100 a year).
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A road has been closed on the outskirts of Chelmsford following a serious crash.
It is understood that a number of police cars, ambulance and fire engines are at the scene of the accident on the A414 Ongar Road near Wyse's Road.
The road has been closed by police in both directions following an accident involving one vehicle this evening (Friday, February 2).
Essex Police Special Inspector Fraser MacLeod posted a picture of the road closure on Twitter at 6.52pm along with the words: "Now at the scene of a serious Road Traffic Collision in Chelmsford".
It is unknown at this stage if anyone was injured during the accident or when the road is expected to reopen.
Traffic is currently slow approaching the scene in both directions, with congestion building in the area between Chelmsford and Chipping Ongar.
According to the Alamogordo Daily News, an investigation was started in 2014 after owners at the Animal Village in Alamogordo discovered discrepancies in the finances. The Otero County Sheriff's Office found evidence showing 36-year-old Jennifer Carrasco, a book keeper for the organization, had written about 13 fraudulent checks totaling more than $7,000.
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Michael van Gerwen and reigning champion Gary Anderson will face off in the PDC World Darts Championship final.
World number one Van Gerwen saw off fellow Dutchman Raymond van Barneveld to reach the final after breaking Phil Taylor's 15 year old record by averaging 114.05 throughout the match.
Van Gerwen hit 15 180s throughout and punched his ticket to the final in style with a 124 to finish.
Sunday is the game of all games. This weekend will be one of the busiest for grocery stores as many of you gear up for parties. But with the flu making so many sick, are some changing their social plans?
Darrell Reeves passed away May 14, 2018, of natural causes in Delta Junction. He was 72 years old.
There will be a celebration of life potluck at the Moose Lodge June 1, 2018, from 3-5:30 p.m.
He had a sister and several nieces and nephews. He was a meat cutter and retired from Local 942.
He had many friends who will sure miss him. He loved hunting and fishing and the great outdoors. He will always be remembered as a great pioneer who left home to live his dream.
"Dancing with the Stars" has another couple cuties on their hands!
"DWTS" pro alum Kym Johnson Herjavec and Robert Herjavec welcomed twins on on Monday, April 23. Kym revealed the happy news on her Instagram account with a black and white shot of Robert holding their two babies.
"I never thought my heart could feel so full. We're so in love with our little angels. Born at 7.44am and 7.45am 4/23/18," she captioned the pics.
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Twins will induct former outfielder Michael Cuddyer and former general manager Andy MacPhail into their Hall of Fame this weekend.
Cuddyer and MacPhail will become the 29th and 30th members of the Twins Hall of Fame.
Cuddyer will be inducted during an on-field pre-game ceremony on Saturday and MacPhail on Sunday when the Twins host Arizona at Target Field.
Rod Carew will present the Twins Hall of Fame jacket to Cuddyer and MacPhail at both ceremonies.
MacPhail led the Twins to two World Series Championships, including the club's first in 1987. He spent 10 seasons in the Twins front office, including nine seasons as general manager.
The Vermont Center for Ecostudies tracked local forest birds for a 25-year period and has now released an extensive study of the data. One overall finding of this new report was a more than 14 percent decline in the forest bird population in the study areas.
Steve Faccio joined Vermont Edition Monday to elaborate on the findings, including a breakdown of which bird species experienced declines and which ones had increasing or stable populations. Faccio is lead author of the report, a conservation biologist and director of the forest bird monitoring program at the Vermont Center for Ecostudies.
Listen to the conversation from Vermont Edition above.
Flooding this morning forced the cancellation of classes at Suisun Elementary in Suisun City, in the central sector of the city, on Golden Eye Way, Fairfield-Suisun Unified Superintendent Kris Corey reported in a text to The Reporter. “For the safety of our students and our parent drivers, we want to have people refrain from trying to drive on roads that are partially covered in water,” she wrote.
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An Oklahoma House Special Investigation Committee will meet Monday with three state officials about allegations of financial mismanagement at the Oklahoma Department of Health.
Last week, acting director of the Department of Health Preston Doerflinger, acting director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services Denise Northrup and the Governor Fallin's Chief of Staff Chris Benge all agreed to meet with the committee.
In November, the chairman of the House Special Investigation Committee issued subpoenas for Doerflinger, Northrup and Benge.
The committee is seeking answers to dozens of questions about financial problems at the Department of Health as well as records in the offices of the governor and OMES relating to the health department and other executive agencies.
That meeting will be streamed live on the Internet starting at 9:30 a.m.
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Two Milwaukee staples have partnered up on a limited-release beer. “88Nine Amplified Pale Ale" is a crisp session ale from Lakefront Brewery in recognition of Radio Milwaukee’s 10th anniversary.
“This new partnership is exciting as Lakefront Brewery is a staple in Milwaukee and has such a down-to-earth, independent and local vibe, similar to Radio Milwaukee," 88Nine marketing director Alyssa Feuerer said in a press release.
Amplified Pale Ale was developed by Lakefront head brewer Luther Paul and features citrus and floral aromas, a touch of light caramel malt and a hoppy finish.
Two official release parties will happen on Brady St. on Sunday, July 23. From 5-7 p.m., the party will be at Regano’s Roman Coin, with the location shifting to Nomad World Pub from 9 p.m.-midnight.
DJs Marcus Doucette and Tarik Moody will spin records at Nomad, where $1 of each pint purchased will be donated to 88Nine. Firkins of Amplified Pale Ale will be tapped at both locations.
Two bulldog puppies had some fun playing in the snow in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, as a nor’easter was set to dump a foot of snow on the northeast on Wednesday, March 7. It was the second nor’easter to hit the northeast in less than a week. This vid
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“We came here as underdogs,” he said, “and whilst we were hoping to maybe cause an upset, we have to hold our hands up and admit we were beaten by a better side.”
Rangers, who play in SPFL League Two, found themselves 2-0 down at half-time against their first division hosts, a 45 minutes in which the visitors failed to register a single effort on goal.
Colin Hamilton fired the Smokies in front after 16 minutes, after Berwick goalkeeper Robby McCrorie had twice been called upon to make saves to keep his side in the match.
Leighton McIntosh, only two minutes after being introduced as a substitute, made it 2-0 after 36 minutes and he added a third in 70 minutes to wrap up the win.
“I know it’s a cliche,” said Horn, “but now we can concentrate on the league.
“We need to be more proactive in front of goal, I think everyone realises that, because we are just not creating as many chances as we would like.”
General Electric Co. says several of its top executives are leaving the company, in a high-profile shake-up of the conglomerate under new CEO John Flannery, who is under pressure to reboot the company’s business.
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The high school football season provided some historically successful campaigns for teams on both sides of the Delaware River.
The result is a lehighvalleylive All-Area football team where every spot is hotly contested.
The All-Area team honors standouts from schools in Northampton, Lehigh and Warren counties, as well as Palisades in Bucks County, Palmerton in Carbon County and North Hunterdon, Voorhees and Delaware Valley in Hunterdon County.
Scroll below to see which players were recognized.
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ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – Albany Police say the city is experiencing periodic power outages on Friday due to the winter storm.
Police say in the event you encounter an intersection where traffic lights are out, motorists are advised to treat the intersection like a four-way stop.
Crews are currently working to get the power back on.
Drivers are urged to travel safely and give yourself extra time due to the winter weather.
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Kyle Thomas Berger, 27, ofWildwood, Mo., died unexpectedly April 12, 2017.
He was born Feb. 9, 1990, in Belleville, son of Raymond and Sheryl Berger (nee Goodnick).
Kyle loved skate boarding and in his younger years raced BMX bikes. He was loved by many and had many lasting friendships that began at a young age.
Kyle is survived by his parents, brother Raymond (Leslie) Berger; grandmother Sue Goodnick; aunts Judy Strief, Duane Forbeck, Becky Vinson, Mary Ann (Ernie) Phershy, and Theresa Pflasterer; uncles Ronald (Vicki) Goodnick, William Goodnick, Jim (Corliss) Berger, Dave (Peggy) Berger, and Paul Berger; and many cousins whom he loved.
A memorial service was April 18, at Living Waters Assembly of God in Grayslake.
A guestbook may be signed at ChicagoTribune.com/obituaries.
× 19-year-old dies in one-car crash in Mecosta Township
MECOSTA TOWNSHIP, Mich. — A man from Morley is dead following a one-car crash in Mecosta Township.
The Mecosta County Sheriff’s Department says the victim was only 19 years old. The crash occurred on Northland Drive near Obert Drive, around 5 p.m. Saturday.
Police say he was heading south, and apparently was unable to manage the curve, causing the vehicle to go off the road and hit a tree.
Afterward, the man was taken to Spectrum Health Big Rapids, where he died from his injuries, according to county sheriff’s deputies.
They were assisted at the crash scene by the Mecosta/Austin Rescue, Alpha 4.
The driver’s name and other details have not been released yet.
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April 17, 2017, 6:30 PM | Authorities are searching for a suspect who allegedly shot and killed an elderly man — apparently chosen at random — in Cleveland, Monday’s Boston Marathon was 70-year-old Kathrine Switzer’s 40th marathon. It marked the 50-year anniversary of her first, when she blazed a 26.2-mile trail for women by being the first to compete in the prestigious race.
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The group, named the "The Money Takers" targeted banks across the United States, breaking into at least 15 lenders in Utah, New York and California.
HMS Belfast's oldest surviving veteran has celebrated the ship's 80th anniversary.
John Harrison, 104, was part of a group of men who had served on the Second World War Royal Navy warship who stepped back on board on Friday.
SAN ANTONIO - A 66-year-old man was killed Tuesday morning on Interstate 35 near Brooke Army Medical Center.
Police said Craig Lee Steigleder tried to cross the interstate at the George Beach exit around 9:45 a.m., when a pickup truck hit him.
Steigleder died at the scene.
The driver stayed at the scene and will not be charged.
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Bellefontaine Police reported Thursday afternoon around 3:45 pm apprehending Billy Grider Jr., 52, of Kenton, for possession of cocaine.
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In light of the rash of school shootings across the nation, some schools are arming themselves while others are at the very least going through active shooter trainingin order to help minimize damage if a situation does occur. Above is a peek at Baldwinsville's C.W. Baker High School staff doing just that during an exercise put on by Armoured One.
Big E’s Steakhouse and Saloon celebrated its 6th anniversary May 8. ClayAnn Cook, who manages the restaurant and event space, is also in the process of opening a sister restaurant, the Chicken Kitchen, nearby. (Erin Ford/WGCN)
Dubai developer Emaar Properties has posted 2.8 billion dirhams ($772 million) in net profits for the first half of 2017 and laid out plans to spin off its domestic real estate business.
Emaar Properties, which trades on the Dubai stock exchange, said Monday it plans to list up to 30 percent of its real estate business in the United Arab Emirates, with the funds primarily being distributed as dividends to existing shareholders. The company's retail business, Emaar Malls, already publicly trades.
The developer says revenue reached 7.8 billion dirhams ($2.1 billion), an increase of 8 percent over the same period in 2016, while profits were up 15 percent.
Emaar is behind projects like the world's tallest skyscraper, the Burj Khalifa, and is active in Egypt, Turkey and India.
An introduction to using iMovie on the Mac. Basic video editing techniques will be taught like using transitions and titles, adding audio and a soundtrack, cutting and splicing, and mastering the timeline. 2 pm. Free. Pre-register.
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Gonzaga forward Johnathan Williams, top, grabs a rebound over BYU guard Jahshire Hardnett during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Spokane, Wash., Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018. Young Kwak AP Photo
Oct 7 (Reuters) - Hurricane Nate headed toward the central Gulf of Mexico on Saturday and was expected to strengthen and make landfall along the U.S. central Gulf Coast later during the day, the National Hurricane Center said.
The Category 1 hurricane was about 420 miles (675 km) south-southeast of the mouth of the Mississippi River with maximum sustained winds of 80 mph (130 kmh) early on Saturday, the center said.
The center of Nate was expected to move across the Gulf of Mexico on Saturday and make landfall later in the day, the center said.
The storm will move toward the north on Saturday night and then turn north-northeast on Sunday, the hurricane center predicted. (Reporting by Brendan O'Brien in Milwaukee; Editing by Michael Perry)
Travis Air Force Base northeast of San Francisco is locked down due to what the base calls a security incident.
Oregon State's Ethan Thompson, right, and California's Kingsley Okoroh 22) reach for a loose ball in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, in Berkeley, Calif.
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BERLIN (AP) — German police say they have arrested three suspects during raids against a group that is believed to have smuggled at least 160 migrants into Germany over recent months.
Federal police spokesman Christian Meinhold said raids were staged in four German states Wednesday. Two suspects were arrested in Berlin and a third in Bad Muskau, on the Polish border, and seven properties searched.
The suspects are believed to belong to a group that smuggled migrants from the Czech Republic and Poland, largely using trucks.
The alleged smuggling took place since August and an investigation was launched in the fall.
Germany saw around 186,000 asylum-seekers arrive last year. That's much lower than the previous two years, but officials say it's still too high and that's due in part to smugglers' activities.
Nearly 57 percent of Idaho residents own guns, says a new report by WalletHub, a financial website. Eagle resident Larry Baumgarten practices firing his handgun at the indoor Independence Indoor Shooting Range in Meridian. Darin Oswald doswald@idahostatesman.com
Story highlights A surge in gun violence: 3,550 shooting incidents and 4,331 shooting victims
Attacks on police officers nearly doubled in 2016
(CNN) Chicago marked 2016 as the deadliest year in nearly two decades, data released by the Chicago Police Department shows.
The city saw a surge in gun violence in 2016: 762 murders, 3,550 shooting incidents, and 4,331 shooting victims, according to a statement released by the department on Sunday.
There were 480 murders in 2015, the most in the city since 1997.
The bloodshed has brought trauma to the lives of thousands of people.
The two-time major winner was heavily critical of the course
Zach Johnson: They’ve Lost The Golf Course
The US Open this year at Shinnecock Hills has been brutal already, and Saturday is looking even more difficult.
It is becoming reminiscent to the controversial 2004 tournament where conditions were heavily criticised and the greens had to be watered between groups on the final day.
Two-time major winner Zach Johnson, speaking to Sky Sports’ Sarah Stirk, was brutally honest in his post-round interview, saying that the USGA had “lost the golf course”.
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“I said it in 2004, that weekend before and that Monday through Friday was one of the best venues I’ve ever stepped foot on and I would say the same this week.
Johnson said he feels for the membership, some of whom he knows, and the fans for the carnage they are watching.
He also said he feels for the USGA.
“You’ve got to err on the side of conservative and that wasn’t done today.”
- Above is this week's "After Impact" video with Josh Mathews and Scott D'Amore looking back at last night's Impact Wrestling episode.
- There's been talk of Lucha Underground star Sami Callihan being signed to Impact soon, according to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Sami worked WWE NXT from 2013-2015 as Solomon Crowe. His WWE run never got going and he was cut in November 2015 after requesting his release.
- The LAX will get their rematch from Impact Global Tag Team Champions oVe in a 5150 Street Fight. It appears the match will take place at Bound For Glory but they have officially announced it. The match was announced in this video from last night's show:
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A 43-year-old man was charged with putting a camera in his roommate's closet wall at their Perry Avenue home in Norwalk, according to the Hour. The victim told police that she discovered the camera in a small hole in the wall on Monday night, the Hour reported.
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Despite President David Granger instructing the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) to brief a parliamentary security committee on efforts to secure communities located along the 800-kilometre border with Venezuela, Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo has bemoaned that it is yet to happen.
“We’ve received nothing from Granger. He has gone silent. He just said that in passing, after being pressured as to why he is not treating this as a national issue, addressing the people of Guyana or the Parliament,” Jagdeo told a news conference last Friday.
Jagdeo said the opposition PPP/C is looking forward for not just the briefing but a decision taken to publicly show a unified political front on the border controversy with Venezuela.
“Getting a resolution ….
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A police helicopter was launched over Swansea after reports of a man carrying a weapon.
It is understood the man was also wearing army clothes, sparking the deployment of the helicopter along with ground units.
Searches took place in the Port Tennant areas of Swansea but no-one was found.
A spokesman for South Wales Police said: “We received a report of a male carrying a weapon (air pistol) in the Port Tennant area at 9:03am today. Officers deployed along with Air Support - no male was located.”
Russian journalist Arkady Babchenko, who had been reported shot and killed in the Ukrainian capital on Tuesday, has shown up at a news conference very much alive.
Vasily Gritsak, head of the Ukrainian Security Service, told reporters that the agency faked Mr Babchenko’s death to catch those who are trying to kill him.
Mr Babchenko has been an outspoken critic of the Kremlin (AP)
Kiev and national police had said Mr Babchenko, a strong critic of the Kremlin, was shot multiple times in the back at his apartment building and found bleeding by his wife.
Mr Babchenko showed up at the news conference on Wednesday and thanked everyone who was mourning his death.
The 41-year-old is one of Russia’s best-known war reporters. He spoke about leaving the country last year because of repeated threats against himself and his family.
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India will deploy nearly 30,000 paramilitary personnel for annual Amarnath Yatra beginning on June 29. An official of Indian Home Ministry in New Delhi said that nearly 30,000 paramilitary personnel will be deployed besides the police. These paramilitary personnel will be in addition to a large number of policemen already deployed in the areas along the two routes leading to the Amarnath cave. The pilgrimage will begin on June 29 and conclude on August 7.—KMS
Dreher bests Newberry Monday night
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Dreher basketball trailed early to visiting Newberry Monday night before coming back to top the Bulldogs 76-71.
[India], December 11 (ANI): As predicted, Delhi and other parts of National Capital Region (NCR), received scattered rain on Monday evening.
Apart from bringing the temperature down, the rain is likely to help clear some of the pollutants that left Delhiites gasping for fresh air.
According to Skymet Weather, light to moderate rains are expected in several parts of the city.
In the wake of the cloud cover, maximum temperatures hovered around 24 degrees today.
Cloudy weather would prevail over Delhi NCR for the next 24 hours, with chances of on and off rains.
These rains will help in bringing down the mercury, intensifying the winter chill. (ANI)
A thief's distinctive running shoes could be the key to solving a burglary at a motorbike store on Brisbane's north side.
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Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen won the league’s comeback player of the year award.
Allen played only one game in 2016 before an injury to his right knee sent him to injured reserve. He rebounded in 2017 to finish third in the league in receiving yards.
He had a career high in receptions with 102 and yards with 1,393. His catches set a franchise record, and only Hall of Famer Lance Alworth has had more receiving yards in a season.
If that wasn’t enough of a comeback, Allen missed half the 2015 season with a lacerated kidney.
The program soon will be brought to other Akron community centers as well, including Patterson Park in North Hill, the city said. To expand the Community Table program, the Salvation Army has been working with the city and the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank to identify Akron's food deserts, said Marian Calvin, director of development.
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The Ghana government has hit a brick wall in their attempts to dissolve the Ghana Football Association after a meeting with FIFA in Zurich.
The Ministry of Youth and Sports has released a statement to expound on their last month's meeting with world's football governing body.
The meeting which was held on, Friday, June 29, 2018, saw the Minister, Hon., Isaac Asiamah and some members of government as well as two members from the FA travel to Zurich to deliberate on ways forward for Ghana Football after the Anas expose.
Following the meeting the two parties, an interim committee will be formed to continue with the process of sanitizing the sport in the country.
Meanwhile, Dr. Kofi Amoah and Oti Akenteng have been chosen to liaise between the FIFA and CAF so as to see the running of football in the West African nation.
Below is the Statement from the Ministry
Man Utd midfielder Paul Pogba is currently sidelined with a hamstring injury, but that clearly isn’t getting him down based on his latest Instagram post.
The French international has been sidelined since September 12 after suffering the injury setback in the Champions League clash with Basel.
Having flown out to Miami to continue his rehabilitation, it appears as though life is treating him well and he remains in high spirits as he continues to recover.
We don’t think too much of his dance moves as he captioned it with “moves with my love” as he held a football throughout, but it’s good to see him still able to have fun as he’ll undoubtedly be bitterly disappointed and frustrated not to be playing for either Man Utd or France right now.
His Man Utd teammates will be in action against Liverpool after the international break in an important showdown for both teams, while France look to finish the job off in World Cup qualification this coming week and book their flight to Russia next summer.
FRIBOURG, Switzerland — Michael Matthews of Australia won the opening Tour of Romandie prologue on Tuesday for his first victory of the season.
Matthews was one second faster than Tom Bohli of Switzerland on the 4-kilometre (2-1/2 mile) route around Fribourg. Primoz Roglic of Slovenia was third.
After a stellar 2017, when he won two Tour de France stages and the green jersey as most consistent finisher, Matthews had a low-key European spring season.
The Team Sunweb rider told Swiss broadcaster RTS it was a “massive relief” to get his first win.
The six-day race through Switzerland’s French-speaking region continues Wednesday with a 166-kilometre (103-mile) ride from Fribourg to Delemont. It includes three category 2 climbs.
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New Artist Garren Has A Great Message For Youth
There’s a new voice out of the West Coast that has definitely caught our attention. His name is Garren and we are loving the positive message in his music. Garren’s video for his single “Wrong Way” just dropped and we wanted to share the visuals as well as the great lyrics, which are all about him avoiding the gang banging lifestyle that kept his father in and out of jail for many years.
Garren recently sat his pops down for a conversation about how his absence affected him for years. It’s pretty much gone viral, but if you haven’t seen it yet, make sure to watch it below:
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Located on the heights of Cannes, this neo-Provencal villa certainly enjoys the most beautiful panorama of the French Riviera, overlooking the Mediterranean and the Cap d'Antibes. Built on a plot of 5,000 sq.m with pool and terraces, the 250 sq.m house mainly offers 4 en suite bedrooms, a fitted kitchen with professional range cooker, a dining room and a lounge with TV and fireplace, enjoying exceptional views over the sea. The villa is air conditioned and provides WiFi and a sophisticated alarm system, as well as a caretaker living in a completely independent studio, ensuring surveillance 24h/24 places. Benefiting from a BBQ area, a summer kitchen and shaded patio, the villa is ideal for family holidays, close to the beaches and the center but also in a quiet and residential area. Access to the property secured through an electric gate. Parking spaces (4). - AC467
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Prosecutors say an Alabama man who planned to hire someone to kidnap a woman and her 14-year-old daughter has pleaded guilty to child sex-trafficking charges.
A U.S. Department of Justice statement says 48-year-old Brian David "Blaze" Boersma was arrested in October by undercover FBI agents. The Decatur man believed they would kidnap the mother and child and had given them more than $3,000. Boersma entered his guilty pleas before U.S. District Judge R. David Proctor on Monday.
The statement says Boersma boasted to his co-worker that he would sell the girl to a pimp he knew in Memphis, Tennessee, who offered $8,000.
Ex-Yugoslav spies lose appeal against conviction in Germany
BERLIN (AP) — A German court has upheld the convictions of a former top spy in Yugoslavia's secret service and his one-time subordinate in the 1983 killing of a dissident near Munich.
The Federal Court of Justice said Wednesday it threw out appeals by Zdravko Mustac and former subordinate Josip Perkovic, who sought to have the Munich state court's 2016 verdict overturned on procedural grounds.
The men were convicted of complicity in the murder of Stjepan Djurekovic and sentenced to life in prison. The dissident was shot and beaten in a garage in Wolfratshausen, near Munich.
The Munich court found that Mustac, the SDS agency's political head at the time, ordered Perkovic in late 1982 or early 1983 to plan and prepare the killing. The killers have never been identified.
HOUSTON – The Rockets can close out the Timberwolves with a win Wednesday night in Game 5.
Houston went up 3-1 in the series after balling out in Minnesota on Monday, scoring 50 points in the third quarter.
Rockets coach Mike D’Antoni isn’t focused on the 50 point outburst.
“That’s just how good our players are, and how good they can be,” D’Antoni said at Rockets practice on Tuesday. “It doesn’t really matter. It’s cute, like getting a triple-double. It’s a mark, but I was just really impressed with how they came out, focused in on defense, and really took the game on. They did what they had to do.”
The @HoustonRockets blasted off in the third quarter to beat the Timberwolves last night, scoring 50 points. Game 5 is Wednesday night. James Harden and company are ready to close out the series. @CW39Houston pic.twitter.com/uH2aCYBVDs — Mike Rosenhouse (@mikerosenhouse) April 24, 2018
James Harden and Chris Paul combined for 37 points in the third quarter, propelling the Rockets to a 19-point win.
AC Milan beat Bologna last night at the San Siro (2-1) as Jack Bonaventura scored both goals for his side. This was Rino Gattuso's first win as Milan coach as he was very pleased. Just before the start of this game, news broke out about contacts bewteen PSG and Mino Raiola for Gigio Donnarumma.As Sky Sport mentioned,. PSG seem serious as they would love to get the young Italian sensation but a deal in January is extremely unprobable. Can a summer exit be on the cards? It is still way to early to know but one has to think that this will certainly depend on Milan's financial situation. If all is good, then they will surely keep Gigio as it would take a huge offer to catch their attention. If Yonghong Li and his crew are having a difficult time paying the bills, then a sale could happen. This remains to be seen but one thing is certain,
Kyle Larson celebrates winning Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series auto race – the Pure Michigan 400 – at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich. Paul Sancya AP
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Windsor police have seized a quantity of cash and drugs after a drug trafficking investigation.
Officers from the drug and gun enforcement unit executed a search warrant for an apartment located in the 2400 block of Rivard Avenue on Tuesday around 1:30 a.m.
Police entered the apartment and arrested a man and who were inside.
Officers seized crack cocaine, cocaine, oxycodone pills, codeine tablets, fentanyl patches, $3,300 in Canadian money and $200 in U.S cash.
Liza Cleroux, 49 and Gerald Hickey, 58, are charged with drug possession offences.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Windsor police at 519-255-6700 ext. 4361, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com
The Boise band The Guardians of Virginity will perform Nov. 11 at Emerald of Siam in Richland.
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DUBUQUE, Iowa (AP)  A 20-year-old man has pleaded not guilty to charges that he drove onto and damaged the Iowa baseball field made famous by the 1989 "Field of Dreams" movie.
The Telegraph Herald reports that Austin Pape, of Dyersville, entered a written plea before his arraignment scheduled for Monday in Dubuque. Investigators say Pape has acknowledged driving onto the field Jan. 22, and his attorney has said Pape will work with prosecutors on a resolution.
Court records say the owner estimated the damage at more than $5,500. The vehicle left deep gashes in the field and damaged sprinklers.
The field sits 2 miles (3 kilometers) outside Dyersville  142 miles (228 kilometers) northeast of Des Moines. Thousands of people visit the property, running around the bases and walking to the surrounding cornfields.
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The Johnstone Park Pavilion is now available for events and rental as the City of Bartlesville crews and contractors wrap up the final phases of the multi-phase project.
The City Council last week approved a resolution setting the rental rate for the pavilion at $25 for a two-hour minimum, and $10 for every hour after.
The pavilion and all other City of Bartlesville park facilities are available for rental each day between the hours of 6 a.m. and 10 p.m.
Payment is required to reserve a facility, and must be made on the first floor of City Hall, 401 S. Johnstone Ave. At this time, payment can not be made over the phone or online.
Lin-Manuel Miranda, creator and star of "Hamilton," tells Chris Hayes about his new song to benefit Puerto Rico hurricane relief and calls Donald Trump's response to the crisis "the definition of adding insult to injury."
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× Brian Noonan talked to Brent Sopel on the Blackhawks’ odds
Brent called in to the show to weigh in on the Blackhawks odds against Nashville, and he remained hopeful that the Hawks would make a comeback.
The suspect wanted in the bank robbery from April 21 in Columbia. (Source: Surveillance footage/RCSD)
The suspect wanted in the bank robbery from April 21 in Columbia. (Source: Surveillance footage/RCSD)
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is currently investigating a bank robbery on Garners Ferry Road and has released images of the suspect and his getaway car.
The bank robbery happened at the TD Bank at 7389 Garners Ferry Road just after 4 p.m. There were no injuries in the robbery. Deputies say the suspect entered a white SUV and fled heading toward Sumter.
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If you have any information about this crime, you are asked to call CrimeStoppers at 1-888-CrimeSC.
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Hall of Fame inductee Ivan Rodriguez will be honored by the Rangers in a series of events over the weekend of Aug. 11-12, the team announced on Tuesday. The festivities begin at 11:30 a.m. CT on Friday, Aug. 11, with the Dr. Pepper Hall of Fame Luncheon at the Omni Hotel in Fort Worth.
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LJUBLJANA May 3 Slovenian household appliances maker Gorenje said it plans to issue 40 million euros ($44 million) worth of bonds with a fixed interest rate of 2.45 percent.
The bonds will expire on May 11, 2022, Gorenje said in a statement. It gave no details of how it will use the money but had said it plans to invest in new products this year to boost sales. ($1 = 0.9158 euros) (Reporting By Marja Novak; Editing by Susan Fenton)
LONDON, March 31 Austria, Germany, France and Spain are the four euro zone sovereigns scheduled to sell debt at auction in the coming week.
* Austria will issue 1.32 billion euros in bonds by reopening 2027 and 2023 issues in an auction on Tuesday.
* Also on Tuesday, Germany will sell 1 billion euros of an inflation-linked bond maturing in 2026.
* Germany returns on Wednesday to sell 4 billion euros of a fixed-rate five-year bond.
* On Thursday, France will sell 7-8 billion euros in an auction of 10-year bonds and a bond maturing in 2031. Spain will also sell debt, with details to be announced later on Friday.
(Compiled by John Geddie; Editing by Dhara Ranasinghe)
The sun will be out Tuesday.
Highs should reach 68 degrees during the day, and wind will blow east between 8 and 15 mph, according to the National Weather Service.
At night, it should be partly cloudy, and lows will hit 52 degrees. Wind will blow east about 9 mph.
To check the forecast for your neighborhood, visit the National Weather Service website and put in your ZIP code.
On Wednesday, March 14, David Rabin, CEO of Greenwich United Way was presented with a check of $5,000 at the Rotary Club of Greenwich luncheon which took place at the Riverside Yacht Club. The grant will benefit the Greenwich United Way flagship program, Reading Champions. The donation provides funding for tutor supplies, books and year-end awards recognizing the children in the program.
“The thrust of the Greenwich Rotary Club has always been literacy, said Sally Parris, president of the Rotary Club of Greenwich. “For that reason, we are very happy and proud to support and fund Reading Champions. The program has been such a positive and successful endeavor in the Greenwich community utilizing the efforts of so many dedicated volunteers. To collaborate with the Greenwich United Way is key to keeping our nonprofits vital in serving the needs of our town.”
For more information contact Greenwich United Way at 203-869-2221 or Cecile Meunier, [email protected]
Chance the Rapper was the Grand Marshall in the Bud Billiken Parade in Chicago, which welcomes Chicago children back to school, and also helped hand out thousands of free backpacks stuffed with school supplies.
He even gave out tickets to his free invitation-only concert for kids later that day.
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What will it take to get journalists at The Record and elsewhere to stop referring to illegal aliens as “immigrants?”
Do they call squatters “tenants?” Do they refer to burglars who break into their house as “guests?” Do they refer to bank robbers as “customers?”
So why do they insult all immigrants who came to the United States legally by calling these invaders “immigrants?”
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TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Police in a Phoenix suburb say one of Uber’s self-driving vehicles has struck and killed a pedestrian.
Police in the city of Tempe said Monday that the vehicle was in autonomous mode with an operator behind the wheel when the woman walking outside of a crosswalk was hit.
Sgt. Ronald Elcock says in an email that the accident happened overnight but did not say whether it occurred Sunday night or Monday morning.
The woman died of her injuries at a hospital and her name was not made public.
Uber has been testing the self-driving vehicles in Tempe and Phoenix for months.
Uber says on Twitter that it is “fully cooperating” with the investigation and expressed condolences to the family of the victim.
Sheryl Crow has unveiled her poignant new video for “The Dreaming Kind,” which the singer penned to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the tragic Sandy Hook shooting.
“The tragedy in Newtown 5 years ago and the countless lives lost in mass shootings since have weighed heavily on my heart,” Crow wrote of
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NEW YORK (AP) - Liberty Island has been evacuated because of a climber at the Statue of Liberty.
A person climbed the statue's base on the Fourth of July shortly after several people were arrested after hanging a banner from the statue's pedestal calling for abolishing Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
News helicopter video showed the climber sitting Wednesday by the bottom of the statue's robes, about 100 feet (30 meters) aboveground. Police nearby tried to persuade the climber to descend.
Earlier, National Park Service spokesman Jerry Willis said at least six people were taken into custody for the banner, which read "Abolish I.C.E.," referring to part of the Department of Homeland Security.
Willis says federal regulations prohibit hanging banners from the monument.
Banner organizing group Rise and Resist says the climber isn't connected to its demonstration.
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A group of young men in Gulfport spent their Saturday morning talking about some tough topics.
Desirae Duncan has the story of how a mentoring program is aiming to teach life skills
Mammoth Lakes is the moon and Tom Schaar is an astronaut sent to crush every crater before returning to Earth in this line for Lifeproof. Spinning is easier in space, apparently.
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An Uber driver made his backseat a gamer’s travel dream by installing a NES Classic on the back of the passenger seat.
The original Nintendo Entertainment System first came out in 1985, so old technology is meeting new in this Uber. A reddit user posted a photo of the setup on Monday and answered questions about the NES Classic experience.
“I freaked out when I got in the car,” the original poster, okdiv, commented.
The driver reportedly had a number of games, and the writer chose The Legend of Zelda due to personal attachment.
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Nintendo began selling NES Classics to high demand in 2016. The company just announced it will discontinue the product at least through 2017.
Okdiv didn’t identify the location of the ride, so NES lovers who want to track down the Uber themselves may have their work cut out for them.
Is it the game or the ads that everyone’s watching during the Big Game? Watch the video on how to use the Dialsmith feature and then proceed to this link to watch the commercials.
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Watch the hearing live on Rappler at around 9:30 am Tuesday, August 15
Published 8:59 PM, August 14, 2017
MANILA, Philippines – The House of Representatives committee on human rights conducts a hearing on Tuesday, August 15.
Up for scrutiny is Representative Carlos Isagani Zarate's House Bill 1617, which seeks to define certain constitutional rights of defenders, and providing penalties for violators in the implementation of the 1998 United Nations Declaration on Human Rights Defenders.
Bills seeking to strengthen the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) will also be discussed in the hearing.
Watch the hearing live at around 9:30 am Tuesday, August 15. – Rappler.com
Zimbabwe vs Pakistan Live Streaming 4th T20I Tri-Series Live Score and Updates: Zimbabwe take on Pakistan. (Source: AP) Zimbabwe vs Pakistan Live Streaming 4th T20I Tri-Series Live Score and Updates: Zimbabwe take on Pakistan. (Source: AP)
Zimbabwe vs Pakistan Live Score 4th T20I Tri-Series Live Streaming: Zimbabwe had a poor start to the T20I tri-series at home against Pakistan and Australia. The side lost the first match against Pakistan by 74 runs, while they lost to Australia by 100 runs on Tuesday. The hosts will now face Pakistan again as they look to bounce back from the string of defeats and make it to the final of the tri-series. The road, though will be difficult, as Pakistan, who lost to Australia by 9 wickets, will be eager to step up and pick up another win. Catch Live score and updates as Pakistan take on Zimbabwe.
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Two on Tap brings you back in time to the era when couples like Fred & Ginger and Mickey & Judy filled the silver screen with precise vocal harmonies and tap choreography. Celebrated Broadway performers Melissa Giattino and Ron DeStefano pay tribute to the Great American Songbook and classic Broadway song-and-dance in this fun, lively, and fast-paced show that will have you singing and dancing in your seat. Featuring sensational arrangements of standards like “I Got Rhythm” and “Yes Sir, That’s My Baby,” as well as rousing favorites like “Sing, Sing, Sing” and “L-O-V-E,” Two on Tap uses fresh, original choreography to show how classic song-and-dance still endures and entertains. Soaring vocals and spirited dance numbers create a vibrant, modern trip down memory lane for audiences of all ages!
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Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck saves the shot from New York Islanders' Casey Cizikas as Jets' Paul Postma defends during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. New York Islanders' John Tavares scores on Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016, in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
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Officials Dismissed Concerns Raised By Environmentalists About Oroville Dam
Environmental groups raised concerns the Oroville Dam had structural problems more than a decade ago. But California and federal officials dismissed the issues they raised.
Stoking a potential controversy, Uttar Pradesh minister Satyadev Pachauri termed the violence in Kasganj a "minor incident". "Such minor incidents happen often... everywhere.
There is no need to pay much heed," he told the media when asked about the clashes that erupted on Republic Day in the town. One person was killed in a mob attack on a motorcycle rally taken out to celebrate Republic Day in Kasganj. The killing of Chandan Gupta had led to a spiral of violence in the town in which at least three shops, two buses and a car were torched. ALSO READ: Kasganj violence: Prime accused in murder of youth held, 7 FIRs filed Pachauri, the UP minister for Khadi, village industries and textile, held district authorities responsible for the incident. "Officials should have taken strict steps to check lawbreakers before the situation took a turn for the worse," he said.
The Audrain County Sheriff’s Department will increase security for country music star Luke Bryan’s concert Saturday evening. The sheriff’s department had already planned to add an additional 60 officers for Saturday’s concert after noticing a need last year, and in the wake of the Las Vegas shooting, they also re-evaluated some security protocols.
“We have made a few changes in light of Las Vegas to some of the security protocols but that’s not really anything we are going to release to the public,” Audrain County Sheriff Matt Oller says. “If somebody really intends to do harm giving away our defense really doesn’t help us any.”
Saturday’s concert will be held at Stower’s farm in Centralia, Missouri.
The Luke Bryan Farm Tour Facebook page posted that they are “working with state and local officials to do everything possible to ensure your safety during our Farm Tour shows.”
The concert is one of six at various farms around the Midwest.
The group drank water from rock pools and ate witchetty grubs to survive after their car got bogged after heavy rains.
Police say a man was shot in DeKalb County late Monday.
The shooting occurred in the 2600 block of Wesley Chapel Road in Decatur just before 9 p.m., according to a spokesperson with the DeKalb County Police Department.
The spokesperson says the man was taken to the hospital in stable condition.
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When allegations were leveled against Nollywood actress, Rosaline Meurer, about her having an affair with actress, Tonto Dikeh’s hubby, Olakunle Churchill, the internet was set on fire.
Lots of people came calling her names which pushed her into blocking her comment box to avoid all the insults she kept getting from supporters of Tonto.
Well, no matter how she tries to show her good side, Nigerians will not just let her be as they keep letting her know what they feel is the truth about the situation.
One of her fan rather than talk about the issue, made it known to her that she would have made a good wife material but for the big tattoos she has on her body, it makes her more irresponsible.
According to the fan, “ prince_jobless , I was surprised to know that you had large tatoos in your body. Was thinking you were more of a wife material than xxxxx, I just don't consider ladies with tatoos as being responsible. Maybe that is what yyyyy likes in ladies though.”
Sweet, luscious and too often overlooked; dessert wines are varied in style, colour and the ways they are made. Are you the person to ask "what should I drink with my dessert?" or are you a dry wine lover only. Let's find out...
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Tribune-Star/Austen Leake Growing family: Carly and Jon Beal welcomed Cooper to the family early New Years Day at Union Hospital. Tribune-Star/Austen Leake Baby new year: Cooper Maclane Beal was born early Sunday morning to and is the first baby born in Vigo County in 2017.
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On February 13 at approximately 2:30 a.m., police responded to Annie Bailey's on E. King Street for an alarm call. Upon arrival, officers found the front door unlocked, and that the business was not open at the time that the alarm was set off.
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Since mobile devices are so commonplace in our personal lives, we expect the same functionality in our work lives. This has become a challenge for distributors. In particular, many distributors are seeing rising expectations among their customers for faster and better service, wherever they—or their customers—are based. To meet these expectations, you need to ensure that your employees—wherever they are—can access your business system, and communicate quickly and efficiently with customers and employees at other locations.... More
LAWTON, OK (KSWO) - A group of Lawton residents spent part of the day with their city council member to clean up their part of the city.
Dozens of volunteers joined Caleb Davis to pick up trash in Ward 3 on the west side of Lawton.
They worked for hours to clean up the area, picking up hubcaps, bottles and other garbage.
Davis said he was happy to see so many people stepping up to care for the place they call home.
"It's part of ownership of your city, and people find when they start doing this they start taking more pride in their city they find more things to get involved in ,” he said. “And it makes you feel good; you see an area that's full of trash and everybody pitches in for a couple hours, and then you look down when it's done and its nice and beautiful.”
Anyone wanting to join in on the cleanup efforts can find more information on the next pickup event on the Think Lawton Facebook page.
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Senator Dino Melaye attended a thanksgiving service at the Apostolic Church at Aiyetoro Gbede, Kogi State after a failed assassination attempt on his life.
The appreciative lawmaker and members of his family descended on church to glorify and thank God for sparing his life.
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Warriors' fun-loving spectacle now loathed for juicy NBA year When trying to assess the 2016-17 NBA landscape, a pointed observation from one of mankind’s late, great philosophers immediately surfaces. “Everybody pulls for David,” Wilt Chamberlain once said. “Nobody roots...
Phil Jackson on his last do-over if Knicks' risks go bust Three strikes, you’re out. Knicks president Phil Jackson has an 0-2 count on him as his club starts its third full season under the Zen Master’s faulty presidency Tuesday night...
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Buhari will spend 8 years in office – Soul E releases 2017 prophecies
Music star-turned cleric, Emmanuel Okose, otherwise known as Soul E has released his prophecies for the year 2017. In his seven prophecies released on Sunday, the Abuja-based Man of God said President Buhari will complete his 8-year term in office. Read below… 1) Russia will face so many obstacles this year from different nations... Read Full Story
The holiday season is all about giving, and one San Antonio teen gave his mom the best gift she could ask for at this time in her life.
19-year old Moses Castellano took to Twitter to help his mom overcome a tough time at work. He tweeted:
Hey y'all, my mom moved salons recently and because of that she isn't getting the same amount of customers as she used to. She's a self-employed cosmetologist and has loved doing hair professionally for the last 30 years. Please rt so she can gain some potential customers. Tysm!! pic.twitter.com/HpFxeB1KE1 — tamale mosher (@andyxdwyer) December 5, 2017
Castellano says he never thought the kind tweet would go viral, considering the fact that he has just over 500 followers — mostly consisting of friends and family. But to the teen’s surprise, his post has received over 62,000 retweets and more than 70,000 likes on Twitter since Tuesday.
Happy Holidays to the Castellanos.
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Polish police hold Nigerian man wanted in US over $7m fraud
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland's police say they have arrested a Nigerian man who is wanted in the United States for alleged cyberfraud and extortion done over the internet totaling an estimated $7 million.
The Police Central Bureau of Investigation said in a communique Wednesday that the 27-year-old Nigerian was tracked down in the southwestern city of Wroclaw, as a result of cooperation with the FBI and Interpol, which had circulated a warrant for the man. The police raid took him by surprise, the communique said.
The man is suspected of banking fraud, extortion and theft of online banking access data.
He remains under arrest pending extradition to the United States.
Real Madrid star Ronaldo may quit the Bernabeu with Manchester United waiting to welcome him back with open arms.
The 33-year-old is understood to be disgruntled at the Bernabeu for their failure to grant him pay parity with Lionel Messi and Neymar.
The player has already hinted at a move away, with Ronaldo’s comments putting Manchester United on red alert.
And Spanish outlet Don Balon say the Portugal international expects to return to United this summer.
It is said the Real talisman has made up his mind.
For years, talk has always lingered that Cristiano Ronaldo will return to United one day.
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Wildlife advocates plan to challenge the approval of a new Yellowstone River dam to benefit farmers that critics say could kill off a dwindling population of a fish dating to the time of dinosaurs.
A bypass channel for the irrigation dam would be built near the Montana-North Dakota border to let endangered pallid sturgeon reach upstream spawning grounds.
But scientists don’t know if the fish would use the channel.
Wildearth Guardians and the Natural Resources Defense Council said in a court filing Friday they are negotiating with officials on how to proceed following last month’s dam construction approval by the U.S Army Corps of Engineers and Bureau of Reclamation.
The groups have a lawsuit pending over the $57 million project.
Former Boston Bruins winger Shawn Thornton and the Shawn Thornton Foundation hosted the annual Putts and Punches for Parkinson’s celebrity golf tournament on Monday at Ferncroft Country Club.
Before the tournament he caught up with NESN.com’s Rachel Holt where he gave insight into current Bruins Torey Krug and Tuukka Rask’s golf games. Check out the video above to hear more about the charity and what Thornton had to say about his former teammates.
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WARSAW, Poland — Polish authorities have charged a Tunisian citizen with murder in the stabbing death of a 21-year-old Polish man on New Year's Eve, a case that sparked violent protests over the weekend.
The trouble began Saturday evening when the Pole, identified only as Daniel, got into a quarrel with the employees of a kebab restaurant in Elk, in northeastern Poland.
Prosecutor Wojciech Piktel said Monday that investigators are still unsure of all the circumstances, but it appears Daniel took two bottles of a beverage from the restaurant without paying. In the ensuing brawl, a 26-year-old cook in the restaurant used his knife to deliver two fatal stabs to Daniel.
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Brett Young‘s self-titled debut album, Brett Young is out now and he couldn’t be more excited. His debut single, Sleep Without You went to #1 and now his new single, In Case You Didn’t Know, is climbing. The song, co-written by Trent Tomlinson, came to be after Trent and Brett spent time during a writing session. “I’m not sure how we got on the topic, but we started talking about his childhood and a cool story came out about how his mom, no matter what, before he left the house that (he knew) she loved him.”
Word has gotten out.
Wyoming has more than wide open spaces.
Wyoming is where the wild horses roam.
The White Mountain range overlooking Rock Springs may be known to locals as a destination to see wild horses in their natural habitat. Word has spread past the city limits though and White Mountain was recently featured on the “Only In Wyoming” website.
The article boasts that the “spirit of the Old West is alive and well in Wyoming” and a trip to “Sweetwater County should provide conclusive proof.”
See the full article and more photos here.
The Capitol Center, left, is the tallest building in Columbia at 348 feet tall. It sold last week for $43 million. The Tower at Main and Gervais, which sold in August, is 226 feet tall. Tracy Glantz tglantz@thestate.com
Islamabad: The Pakistan Supreme Court on Wednesday sought details of the assets of former Presidents Pervez Musharraf and Asif Ali Zardari while hearing a case on the recovery of losses incurred because of the National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO) issued in 2007. The NRO was issued by Musharraf on October 5, 2007. Under the ordinance, cases against politicians were removed, paving the way for many of their return to country, reports Dawn online.
Chief Justice Saqib Nisar also ordered former Attorney General Malik Qayyum to provide details of his assets. “I have a thousand people in mind who we have to get all (assets) details from,” Nisar said.
The court ordered that all respondents should declare their properties held abroad as well as foreign accounts and any offshore companies they own in affidavits submitted to the court. Nisar also asked the respondents to submit details of assets held by their family members. Musharraf was given two weeks to submit his reply in the case.
The market for a peculiar type of clay mined in Wyoming is looking up, thanks to a better outlook for oil and gas drilling and to kitty litter. Over 90 percent of all bentonite mined in the U.S. and almost half worldwide comes from Wyoming.
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SYDNEY (Reuters) - A valet at Sydney’s Hyatt Regency hotel had a bad day at work on Thursday after he accidentally parked a Porsche Carrera underneath another vehicle.
While attempting to park the Porsche, the car reportedly accelerated and ended up under an orange sports utility vehicle (SUV).
Police were called to the hotel to cut out the driver, who was unharmed, as onlookers were treated to the comical sight of the black soft-top Porsche squashed under the larger vehicle.
“When I first saw this, I thought that it was being shot for a TV show or a movie, but apparently it’s real,” said bystander Jonathan Bayle.
Police rescue lifted the SUV to remove the Porsche with its hood crumpled, out from under it.
The investigation into how the accident occurred is ongoing.
ISLAMABAD, Aug 14 (APP): A Flag hoisting ceremony on Monday was held
at Pakistan High Commission (PHC), New Delhi to celebrate 70th Independence Day of
the country. The day was celebrated by the participants with national spirit and
enthusiasm.
The Pakistan’s flag was raised by Acting High Commissioner Syed Haider
Shah at an impressive ceremony held on the Chancery’s lush green lawns,a message
received here form New Delhi said.
Syed Haider Shah, Acting High Commissioner read out the Independence
Day messages of the President and the Prime Minister of Pakistan.
A female student of Pakistan High Commission School, Ms. Iman Sarwar
delivered a speech, while other students of the School
presented national songs and tableaus.
Mrs. Palwasha Haider, the wife of Acting High Commissioner, gave away
prizes and gifts to teachers and children of the school.
In the end, Acting High Commissioner also performed the cake cutting
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NFL ratings are up again! This time it was week 5’s New England Patriots – Tampa Bay Buccaneers missed field goal-fest that resulted in a 26% ratings bump compared to last season’s week 5 match-up between the Arizona Cardinals and San Francisco 49ers. (In addition to airing on CBS and the NFL Network, the Cardinals – 49ers game was streamed on Twitter.)
Last year the week 5 game featured two 1-3 teams and two back-up quarterbacks. Drew Stanton and Blaine Gabbert started the game and combined for 286 yards passing. Carson Palmer missed the game with a concussion. Gabbert lost his job after completing 18 of 31 passes for 162 yards, 1 touchdown and 2 interceptions in the loss.
To say the New England Patriots, Tom Brady and Jameis Winston was a bit of an upgrade would be an understatement. We’ll just have to see if Nick Folk’s missed field goals have an adverse affect on the rest of the week’s ratings.
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CWN Editor's Note: At his weekly public audience on May 30, Pope Francis welcomed a Korean Tae Knondo team. The Pope said that their exhibition at the audience was “a show of the will for peace, the two Koreas together.” The Pontiff was evidently not aware that although a joint exhibition had been planned, the North Korean members of the team had pulled out.
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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) is offering FREE bus rides on Thursday, June 15th.
CARTA is one of more than 130 public transit systems and agencies in the U.S. participating in the 12th National Dump the Pump Day tomorrow.
Sponsored by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA), National Dump the Pump Day is a day that encourages people to ride public transportation to take them where they need to go instead of driving a car. This national day emphasizes that public transportation is a convenient travel option that also helps people save money.
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Buffalo Bills wide receiver Jordan Matthews is week-to-week after suffering a chip fracture in his sternum during practice, the team announced.
Matthews was participating in just his first practice since he was traded from the Philadelphia Eagles to Buffalo in exchange for Ronald Darby. He is expected to be one of the top options at wide receiver after the Bills also packaged Sammy Watkins to the Los Angeles Rams in a trade for cornerback E.J. Gaines and a 2018 second-round draft pick.
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If Matthews is expected to miss time during the season, the Bills signed veteran Anquan Boldon and he could be used as the team's top receiving option alongside Zay Jones and Andre Holmes. The injury slightly delays any on-field practice with quarterback Tyrod Taylor as they both adjust to the new playbook.
BERLIN (AP) — German police say the pilot of a passenger jet destined for Zurich made an unscheduled stop at Stuttgart airport because a Swiss passenger become aggressive after being denied champagne.
Reutlingen police say crew members were unable to calm the 44-year-old business class passenger, who was angered by their refusal to serve her more sparkling wine on the flight from Moscow late Saturday.
Police said in a statement Sunday that the woman, who wasn’t named, was escorted off the Airbus A320 and ordered to pay a security of 5,000 euros ($5,871).
They said the 43 passengers on board were never in danger, but the total cost involved in the unplanned stopover likely amounted to several tens of thousands of euros.
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Officials say Southwest Airlines has been granted a permit to operate at the Honolulu airport.The Honolulu Star-Advertiser reports the Dallas-based carrier was issued a revocable permit this month for space at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport.Southwest says it still intends to sell tickets this year for flights between the mainland and Hawaii, but it's not ready to announce flight routes.Southwest had planned to begin offering Hawaii flights by the end of this year, but officials say the launch date could be pushed to early 2019 depending on approvals from the Federal Aviation Administration.The airline began the public application process to obtain the FAA certification late last year.
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GENEVA (Reuters) - The United Nations human rights office and refugee agency UNHCR urged Jordan on Tuesday to open its border to Syrians trying to escape an escalating conflict in the southwest region of Deraa.
An estimated 270,000 people have fled air and ground attacks over the past two weeks, the United Nations said on Monday
"We call on the Jordanian government to keep its border open and for other countries in the region to step up and receive the fleeing civilians," U.N. human rights spokeswoman Liz Throssell told a news briefing.
UNHCR spokesman Andre Mahecic said an estimated 40,000 Syrians were massed near the border with Jordan, which already hosts 650,000 registered Syrian refugees.
(Reporting by Stephanie Nebehay; editing by John Stonestreet)
LONDON, July 4 (Reuters) - England's Chief Medical Officer said on Wednesday the risk to the general public remained low after a man and woman became exposed to the Novichok nerve agent in southern England.
"These two patients are in a critical condition following exposure to the nerve agent Novichok," Sally Davies told reporters.
"As the country's chief medical officer, I want to reassure the public that the risk to the general public remains low." (Reporting by Kate Holton; editing by Guy Faulconbridge)
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STERLING, Kan. (AP) – A Kansas chemical plant reopened for business after a fire damaged one building in the complex.
The fire broke out Thursday at the Jacam chemical plant complex near Sterling. No injuries were reported.
Spokeswoman Laura Snyder told The Hutchinson News the rest of the plant was ready to resume operations Monday.
The cause of the fire has not been determined.
The massive building that burned was for manufacturing and storing a type of clay that helps create “drilling mud” used in oil and gas production.
The six employees who worked in the building evacuated safely when the fire started.
Snyder says company officials plan to rebuild the structure at the Sterling site. The building that burned was one of 18 on the site north of Sterling.
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SI TV isn't a live streaming service like ESPN+, but rather a video on demand service with Sports Illustrated studio shows, sports films and documentaries. It will also feature ongoing weekly sports analysis shows like The Crossover, Planet Futbol and The Line.
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“You got it in the neck”.
That was about me, by the way, supposedly being lampooned by the chief whip Julian Smith in a meeting this morning with 40 Brexiter MPs.
They were expressing concern about the disclosure I made yesterday that the PM wants her cabinet to sign up for a Brexit plan that - if agreed by the EU (and that cannot be taken for granted) - would see the UK collecting customs for the EU, following EU rules for trade in goods and food, to include a substantial continuing role for the European Court of Justice, and offering preferential migration rights to EU citizens if UK service companies get preferential access to the EU’s market.
Smith tried to reassure the MPs that Theresa May’s Brexit plan would follow the Tory manifesto “to the letter” - viz the European Court of Justice would no longer have the final say on many aspects of law in Britain, freedom of movement of people from the rest of the EU would end, the UK would quit the customs union and the UK would leave the European single market.
Sometimes all it takes is a little magic to get things done.
Teenager Drew Anthony had a pretty rough upbringing, growing up in the inner city without his father who was killed in a drive by shooting when Anthony was just 3. But against the odds, he continued to excel in school, even learning to speak German and Italian.
Anthony’s dream of being an Opera star is what really kept him afloat — until he was forced out of college last year because he couldn’t afford the tuition. But the magic of the Universe was on young Anthony’s side. St. Luke’s choral director invited Anthony to perform one night, which went on to be Anthony’s greatest performance of his life so far.
That day, the audience raised $40,000 for Drew — enough to cover his next year of college. This video is proof that dreams do come true if you allow them to work themselves out.
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Cigna says it is rejecting Anthem's proposed $48 billion acquisition bid and suing the Blue Cross-Blue Shield insurer. The announcement comes hours after another major insurer, Aetna, said it was abandoning its planned $34 billion purchase of Medicare Advantage provider Humana.
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A 4-0 victory over Saint-Etienne saw the home side stretch their unbeaten run to six matches, with the France international among finding the net Dimitri Payet netted his fourth goal in 11 Ligue 1 games for Marseille when he added his side's final goal in Sunday's 4-0 win over Saint-Etienne. Florian Thauvin netted twice while Bafetimbi Gomes also struck before Payet brought an end to a quick attack as Marseille made it seven games in a row unbeaten.
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The Army’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal team safely detonated a live hand grenade at a remote location in Kalaheo, Kauai, on Monday afternoon.
No injuries were reported.
A male resident discovered the grenade in his belongings and walked it to the Kalaheo fire station on Saturday afternoon.
Kauai police were immediately notified and requested the assistance of an explosive specialist from the Transportation Security Administration, who determined that the device was a live M22 hand grenade.
The TSA explosive specialist and Kauai police contained the grenade in a secured location until the Army’s EOD team, based out of Kaneohe, arrived on island on Monday.
The device was transported to a remote location in Kalaheo and safely detonated at approximately 3:23 p.m.
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Man accused of selling marijuana
BLAKELY - State police arrested a Jessup man on Wednesday after making two controlled purchases of marijuana from him, according to a criminal complaint.
State police made controlled purchases of marijuana from Timothy Merli, 246 Morgan St., in November and again on Wednesday, the complaint said.
State police stopped Mr. Merli's Chevrolet Impala after Wednesday's alleged sale. He was taken into custody on two counts each of possession and intent to deliver a controlled substance, among related charges. He was sent to Lackawanna County Prison in lieu of $25,000 bail. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Thursday.
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BENNINGTON, Vt. (NEWS10) – Bennington Police arrested a man they say got behind the wheel drunk and crashed his vehicle into two separate homes Thursday morning.
The crashes happened at around 6:30 a.m. on Route 9.
Christopher Cummings, 30, of Lake Luzerne, N.Y., was not injured in the crashes.
He was charged with driving under the influence, third or subsequence offense, and operating in a grossly negligent manner.
Damage to one of the houses was so bad, police say it was deemed uninhabitable. The other home sustained minor damage.
Anyone who witnessed the crash is asked to contact police at (802)-442-1030.
WALTHAM, Mass. (AP) – Celtics coach Brad Stevens says Isaiah Thomas plans to play in Game 2 Tuesday night against the Chicago Bulls, then head to Washington state to be with his family and help complete funeral arrangements for his sister.
Thomas attended the team’s film session and short walk-through Monday, but did not speak with the media. Stevens says that after services for Thomas’ sister, the star guard intends to rejoin the team Friday for Game 3 in Chicago. The coach adds that all plans are subject to change depending on how Thomas feels.
Chyna Thomas died early Saturday in a one-car accident outside Tacoma, Washington. No funeral date is set, and Stevens says the Celtics organization hopes to attend.
Boston lost the opener of the seven-game series 106-102 on Monday.
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NASEERABAD:- At least 10 people including four policemen were injured as a bomb went off in Balochistan city of Naseerabad. A police vehicle, which was on its routine patrolling across the city, was targeted by a roadside planted bomb on the outskirts of Naseerabad district, Dunya News reported late Monday. The injured people were shifted to a nearby hospital where at least two of them were said to be in critical condition. No individual or group has claimed the attack yet.–Xinhua
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UPDATE: Police say a man sustained a gunshot wound Friday in an incident on the Northside.
Missoula Police Lt. Sandy Bjorklund says around 4 PM, police responded to a 911 call and found a 24-year-old man with a gunshot wound to his shoulder at a home on Turner Court and Worden Ave, near the Northside Park.
The man was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and the immediate area of the scene was blocked off. The assailant ran off and has not been found, but the victim says he did know the assailant.
Investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call Crimestoppers at 406-721-4444.
Missoula police are responding to an incident on the corner of Worden and Turner Court on the Northside. Officers are not providing many details at this time, but they are reporting that there is no danger to the public.
We have a reporter on the scene and will update you with details as they come in.
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi’s office is dismissing President Donald Trump’s latest claim that she’s an “MS-13 lover” as simply not true.
The Democratic leader’s spokesman pointed to a fact-checker’s report rating Trump’s earlier suggestions that she favors of the gang as “false.” Pelosi declined further comment.
Trump’s most recent characterization of Pelosi came in attacks during a campaign-style rally Tuesday in Tennessee as the White House focuses on illegal immigration ahead of the midterm election.
Pelosi has been critical of Trump’s use of the word “animals” in his talks about illegal immigration, saying the president should respect the worth of every person, but the White House has said the was referring specifically to the gang members.
The famous "Beehive Lady" is coming home. Tooele-born artist Stephanie Deer will be the guest artist for the Tooele Ladies Community Club's Paint Night on Friday at the Tooele Chamber of Commerce, sharing her unique talents and expertise with the local community."
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The Los Angeles Rams and Houston Texans are getting a head start on their summer breaks.
Both Texans head coach Bill O’Brien and Rams head coach Sean McVay cancelled the final practice of mini-camp scheduled for Thursday, allowing their players an extra day off before training camp starts next month.
It’s the third straight year that O’Brien has given the Texans an early start on their summer break.
The Rams’ veterans can report for training camp on July 28. The Texans’ veterans will report on July 25.
Washington – A 9-year-old boy shot dead his sister, 13, in the southern US state of Mississippi following an argument about a video game controller, local media reported on Monday.
The tragedy took place on Saturday when the girl refused to give up the controller, Monroe County Sheriff Cecil Cantrell said according to reports. The boy then opened fire, striking his sister in the back of the head.
The bullet pierced through girl's brain, and she was taken to a hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, in critical condition. She died on Sunday.
An investigation was opened to determine how the young boy had access to a firearm and to what extent he was aware of the danger.
Such accidents are not rare in the United States, where the debate on gun control rages on.
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March 28 Aerospace and defence company Cobham said on Tuesday it would raise about 512.4 million pounds ($642.6 million) through its rights issue to pay down debt.
The 2 for 5 rights issue of 683.1 million shares was priced at 75 pence per share, a 40.9 percent discount to its Monday close of 126.8 pence.
Cobham, which expects the right issue to be completed in the second quarter, also maintained its 2017 expectations.
($1 = 0.7974 pounds) (Reporting by Arathy S Nair in Bengaluru; Editing by Mark Potter)
In this Sunday, Jan. 27, 1989 file photo, actors Adam West, left, and Burt Ward, dressed as their characters Batman and Robin, pose for a photo at the "World of Wheels" custom car show in Chicago. On Saturday, June 10, 2017, West's family said the actor, who portrayed Batman in a 1960s TV series, has died at age 88. West, who was 88, lost his battle with leukemia Friday night in Los Angeles.
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COLUMBIA, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina sheriff’s office says six inmates at a state prison are facing drug charges.
Tyrrell County Sheriff Darryl Liverman told WITN in Greenville that the six are among 24 at the Tyrrell Prison Work Farm who have faced drug charges since May.
In the latest incident, the six are each charged with having a controlled substance. One of the six is also charged with possession with the intent to manufacture, sell, and deliver.
Liverman said the six inmates had suboxine, which is used to treat people dependent on opioids.
WNCT in Greenville reported in July that deputies went to the work farm on three occasions over two days after five inmates were taken to the hospital for treatment of overdoses.
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Juventus are interested in Arsenal’s Jack Wilshere, according to multiple reports in Italy.
The midfielder, who has struggled with injury, appears to be surplus to requirements at the Emirates.
He will be in action tonight in Premier League 2 as Arsenal’s Under-23s take on Derby U23 after not making the team sheet for the first team’s season-opening thriller against Leicester.
Both Gazzetta dello Sport and Tuttomercatoweb claim the Serie A champions are looking into signing the 25-year-old.
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He has also been connected with interest from Roma, AC Milan and recently Sampdoria.
Wilshere’s form was at times impressive at Bournemouth, when he was injury free.
With just one year left on his contract, the Gunners don’t appear keen to extend.
Zero-zero visibility at the airport in Osh . 24.kg news agency was informed by Manas International Airport JSC.
It is noted that two domestic flights from Osh to Bishkek were postponed indefinitely due to fog. Once visibility improves, they will be sent to their destination.
The visibility at the airport Manas is normal, the planes take off and arrive on schedule.
Chrissy Teigen shows just how much time and effort goes into making herself look fabulous in a new video posted to Instagram. The model and wife of singer John Legend sat down with her makeup artist, Emma Osbourne, and let herself be filmed getting red carpet-ready.
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The time-lapse video shows a post-shower Teigen sitting down to get ready for an event. As The Berry points out, Teigen’s hair alone takes up “the majority of the video.” Osbourne also made sure to list the brands used in the video for anyone who wants to adopt Teigen’s smoky-eyed and dark-lipped look.
Oh, and Legend makes a (shirtless) cameo, so it’s definitely a revealing video.
St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner says her office has reached a "fair and just resolution" on criminal charges against Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens, now that he's stepping down.
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MICHIGAN — It was a deadly weekend this Memorial Day holiday, according to Michigan State Police, whose reports indicate that a total of 15 people in Michigan lost their lives in 11 separate traffic crashes from Friday, May 25 through Monday, May 28.
That’s an increase compared to last year’s 2017 Memorial Day holiday weekend, where 10 people lost their lives in 10 crashes over the course of the weekend.
In the 15 deadly crashes, preliminary investigations by police have concluded that:
Restraints were not used in one and unknown in four.
Alcohol use was a known factor in two of the deadly crashes.
Five involved motorcycles; a helmet was worn in two and it is unknown if a helmet was used in three.
One victim was a pedestrian.
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POLICE are searching for two gunmen who held up a man and stole his car as he waited in the drive-through line of a fast food restaurant on Mackey Street on Saturday night.
The incident happened shortly after 9pm, police said. The victim was at the drive-thru when two gunmen approached and stole his black Toyota Passo, licence number AH8535.
It was one of three armed robberies that occurred on Saturday.
Earlier in the day, shortly after 9am, two men armed with firearms walked into a local gaming shop on Carmichael and Lazaretto Roads and robbed the cashier of an undetermined amount of cash before fleeing on foot.
Some time later, a man was standing outside a hardware store on Cowpen Road when he was approached by a gunman who fired a shot at him and robbed him of cash before speeding off in a Black Nissan March vehicle.
Investigations continue.
× Greenwood councilman under investigation, police say
GREENWOOD, Ind. – Indiana State Police have opened an investigation involving a Greenwood city councilman.
Police said the investigation started when they received a criminal complaint against Brent Corey in June. Since Corey is a council member and votes on the Greenwood Police Department’s budget, the case was turned over to ISP to avoid any conflicts of interest.
State police aren’t releasing any information about the nature of the allegations against Corey, saying only that an investigation is underway.
Michael Kyle, Corey’s attorney, released a statement about the case:
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Baku. 17 May. REPORT.AZ/ The agreement with Iran should be supplemented, it is necessary to continue negotiations, including the missile program.
Report informs citing the TASS, French President Emmanuel Macron said on his arrival at the EU-Western Balkans summit in Sofia.
According to him, EU summit participants decided to support the deal on the Iranian atom.
"We had a rich discussion on Iran. The nuclear agreement of 2015 is an important element of peace and security in the region and we decided to support it, whatever the US decision is.We promised to take political measures that will allow our enterprises to stay in Iran”, - E. Macron said.
French president also expressed the opinion that the nuclear deal with Iran should be supplemented and expanded to include ways to solve the missile problem and questions about Iran's role in the region.
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Sextile are a formative part of the Los Angeles underground, a group whose noise-driven approach fuses the more groundbreaking elements of cold wave and post-punk with a deeply modern sense of the visceral.
New album 'Albeit Living' is out on July 14th, with its title being half-inched from a Circle X song.
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Two soldiers are reported to have been killed, and four others sustained wounds in a remote-controlled land mine blast occurred at an army checkpoint in Tihsile area near Wanlaweyn.
Residents in Tihsile reported the troops have carried out a manhunt to detain the mastermind of bomb attack targeted their checkpoint, however no arrests were reported.
Somali military commanders in the area are yet to release its own statement concerning the IED attack that was the latest in string of bomb and gun raids in the Lower Shabelle region.
Al Shabaab has killed soldiers, including two senior SNA officer in a roadside blast it targeted army convoy on the highway linking Afgoye to Wanlaweyn town this week.
CHICAGO (AP)  The Chicago Police Department says all patrol officers are now equipped with body cameras.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and police Superintendent Eddie Johnson said Sunday the city reached its goal to provide the cameras to more than 7,000 officers one year earlier than originally planned. They say it's the largest deployment of the technology in the U.S.
Emanuel says the cameras are "an essential tool" in the city's efforts to rebuild trust between police and the community. He says they improve transparency and help in investigations and resolving disputes.
The U.S. Justice Department in January issued a scathing report on civil rights abuses by Chicago's police over the years. An investigation began in 2015 after the release of dashcam video showing an officer shoot a black teenager, Laquan McDonald, 16 times.
May 2 Planet Fitness Inc
* Planet Fitness, Inc. Announces first quarter 2017 results
* Q1 adjusted non-gaap earnings per share $0.19
* Q1 earnings per share $0.14
* Q1 revenue $91.1 million versus i/b/e/s view $90.4 million
* Q1 same store sales rose 11.1 percent
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.16 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Sees fy 2017 adjusted earnings per share $0.74 to $0.77
* Sees fy 2017 revenue $405 million to $415 million
* Fy2017 earnings per share view $0.74, revenue view $416.1 million -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Planet Fitness Inc - raises full year 2017 outlook
* Planet fitness inc - qtrly system-wide same store sales increased 11.1%.
* Planet Fitness Inc - expects 2017 system-wide same store sales growth in 7% to 8% range
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CORRECTION: Final terms for bonds to be opened 13th of December 201
To NASDAQ Copenhagen A/S 11 December 2017
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CORRECTION: New final terms enclosed with correct closing date.
Final terms for bonds to be opened 13th of December 2017
On 13th of December 2017, BRFkredit will open new covered bonds (SDO). Final terms for the bonds are attached to this announcement.
The full prospectus for the Bond consist of the attached final terms and the previously disclosed ”Base Prospectus for covered bonds and mortgage bonds issued by BRFkredit a/s”, dated 1. February 2017, including any addenda to the said Base Prospectus.
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Central Illinois authorities are planning DNA tests on a human skull found along a riverbank in hopes of identifying the individual. The skull was found Monday along the Illinois River by a property owner at the Rivers Edge Campground in the Peoria County village of Kingston Mines.
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SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – A McDonald’s restaurant in Springfield is offering a new dining experience in hopes that the customers will be “lovin’ it.”
The fast food restaurant at 660 Liberty Street is the first in western Massachusetts to offer digital kiosks for customers to order. They can do so in English or Spanish.
Employees will serve the food to customers’ tables.
Franchise owner Dan Ashburn told 22News that the new technology isn’t taking away jobs.
“Taking away? We’ve added about 15 jobs! We wanted to bring in a fresh person to talk to our customers. We have good people behind the counter, and some of those are actually talking to our customers. We wanted to bring in new people,” Ashburn said.
The kiosks have been available for about three weeks. The ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday morning included donations to Shriners Hospital and the Boys and Girls Club Family Center.
× Memphis journalist gets stay of deportation
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Southern Poverty Law tells WREG officials ordered a stay of deportation for journalist Manuel Duran.
He was set to be deported this week.
The journalist was arrested while covering an immigration related protest in April, and ice agents picked him up despite his disorderly conduct charges being dropped.
We’re working to get more information on this story, and we’ll update you tonight at 10 p.m.
UOB on Tuesday said it expects to bring in deposits of about S$1.5 million in the next five years via a new savings account tied to miles redemption through Singapore Airlines' (SIA) KrisFlyer programme.
UOB on Tuesday said it expects to bring in deposits of about S$1.5 million in the next five years via a new savings account tied to miles redemption through Singapore Airlines' (SIA) KrisFlyer programme.
UOB and SIA launched the KrisFlyer UOB Account, which allows customers to earn KrisFlyer miles when they save or spend. The number of miles earned steps up with a higher account balance.
The bank aims to open at least 200,000 KrisFlyer UOB accounts in the next five years.
April 13 Commercial Vehicle Group Inc
* Commercial Vehicle Group Inc - on April 12, 2017, co entered into a $175 million secured credit facility - SEC filing
* Commercial Vehicle Group Inc - term loan facility matures on April 12, 2023
* Commercial Vehicle Group Inc - company may increase amount outstanding under term loan facility by $20 million plus additional incremental term loans
* Commercial Vehicle Group Inc - proceeds of term loans to be used fund redemption, of all of co's outstanding 7.875% senior secured notes due 2019
* Commercial Vehicle - amounts outstanding under term loan deal accrue interest at per annum rate equal to base rate plus 5.00% or LIBOR rate plus 6.00% Source text for Eikon: (bit.ly/2nI258v) Further company coverage:
SAO PAULO, March 29 JBS SA, the world's biggest meatpacker, said on Wednesday it would furlough workers at 10 of its 36 Brazilian beef plants after sales fell sharply due to a police probe into bribery of health inspectors in Brazil's meat industry.
A JBS press representative said the 20-day furlough would begin on Monday. JBS previously said that it would operate under reduced capacity in Brazil this week and do everything it could to maintain employment levels. (Reporting by Paula Laier; Writing by Brad Haynes; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
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CHICAGO (AP) — Right-hander Carl Edwards Jr. was activated from the bereavement list by the Chicago Cubs ahead of Monday night’s series opener against Milwaukee.
Edwards has pitched 4 2/3 scoreless innings in five appearances, allowing one hit, walking three and striking out four. He was placed on the bereavement list on Friday and missed three games.
Chicago cleared a roster spot by placing infielder Tommy La Stella on the bereavement list. La Stella is 1 for 4 with an RBI double and two walks in six games.
Phoenix attorney pleads guilty to hiding ring from creditors
PHOENIX (AP) — A Phoenix attorney who filed for bankruptcy protection has pleaded guilty to hiding a diamond engagement ring from creditors.
Scott Maasen entered the plea Friday in U.S. District Court in Arizona.
Maasen had filed bankruptcy claims in 2009. But prosecutors say he had his father and fiancee purchase real estate, a diamond ring and a golf cart in their names.
Meanwhile, he continued to claim bankruptcy and settled a $1.5 million business loan for less than half the amount.
A grand jury had indicted him on a dozen charges in late 2016.
Maasen pleaded guilty to a single charge of concealing assets in bankruptcy. Prosecutors say they'll drop the other charges.
Sentencing is set for July.
May 3 Pluristem Therapeutics Inc
* Pluristem therapeutics inc- announces promising results from non-human primate pilot study of plx-r18 in acute radiation syndrome
* Pluristem-Plx-R18 cells did not increase leukocyte levels in non-irradiated nhps; all plx-treated groups showed improvements in survival rates versus untreated groups
* Pluristem therapeutics inc- data will inform a pivotal trial that could support marketing authorization under fda's animal rule regulatory pathway Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
'I never screamed so much in my life': Woman horrified by what she finds in her luggage
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — Prosecutors say a former CIA case officer betrayed his country by giving a Chinese spy information about human assets and other top-secret information.
But defense lawyers say their client is a loyal American who was merely stringing the Chinese along to try to get them to expose details of their own intelligence operation.
A jury heard opening statements Wednesday in the trial of Kevin Mallory of Leesburg, who was working as a consultant when he returned from Shanghai with more than $16,000 in undeclared cash.
Defense attorney Geremy Kamens said Mallory had grown suspicious about a Chinese think tank’s job offer and hatched a plan to feed them phony documents. He told people at the CIA, but prosecutors said that was just to cover his tracks.
SUV, Fiesta and Commercial Vehicle sales power Ford to No. 2 brand in Europe in March
Ford of Europe today reported its March 2017 sales results.
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The FIX Trading Community realised that its message encoding was no longer fit-for-purpose for high-performance trading. It came up with the Simple Binary Encoding (SBE) standard to balance the needs of latency versus bandwidth utilisation. We look at how the market data interfaces at the CME Group were implemented with SBE.
Slated for release in June, Funko Pop! Rocks will issue collectible vinyl figures of two late, great rock 'n roll legends; specifically Joey Ramone (pictured above) and Jimi Hendrix (pictured below).
Previously, Funko Pop! Rocks has issued collectible vinyl figures of Guns N' Roses members: Axl Rose, Slash, and Duff McKagan, as well as Motörhead frontman Lemmy Kilmister.
× Guitarist Chris Bolint: Great Solos, a ’56 Les Paul and Halo Music
Nick Digilio welcomes back to the show one of the best guitarists in the Midwest: Chris Bolint!
In this conversation, they discuss great guitar solos, the ’56 Les Paul he owns and his gig this Friday opening at Reggie’s for Harry Hmura, the man responsible for the music in Halo.
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GOP House Whip Steve Scalise is still in critical condition at the hospital after being shot by James T. Hodgkinson during the congressional baseball practice. Scalise suffered a single rifle shot to his left hip, but the bullet traveled across his
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Alibaba helps RT-Mart in China upgrade hypermarket chain
Chia-Han Lee, Taipei; Adam Hwang, DIGITIMES
RT-Mart, a hypermarket chain in China originally established by Taiwan-based Runtex Group, has adopted retail operational technology developed by Alibaba Group Holding, which holds a 36.16% stake in RT-Mart, to digitally upgrade operation of its 400 stores around China, according to media reports.
Alibaba has successfully applied the retail technology to its cashless Hema supermarkets, and RT-Mart's adoption is to duplicate most of the application to combine offline and online shopping.
The digital upgrade includes online ordering via barcode scanning at chain stores with purchased items delivered to customers' homes within three kilometers of the respective stores in one hour; and payment via Alibaba's e-payment platform Alipay.
RT-Mart has upgraded about 100 stores and will complete it for the remaining ones by year-end 2018.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Prince George is reinstating it’s group programming this year.
Its Game On!, Go Girls!, Team Up!, and Girls Club programs were all stopped in August because of financial issues.
Executive Director Tim Bennett says the BBBSPG team has fixed the financial deficit, and he’s excited about offering these opportunities to the city’s youth again.
“They go and do things, depending on the program, either at the child’s school or at the clubhouse or in the community and it’s just an opportunity to focus on developing new skills.”
These programs bring up to 12 adolescents. Mentors organise group activities and help the kids through any social issues and day-to-day life.
Bennett expects sign-ups to begin in a week or two.
First responders tending to injured of a fire in Medellin, Colombia, Apr. 24, 2018. EPA-EFE/Luis Eduardo Noriega A.
At least 17 people were injured Tuesday in a blaze that ripped through a paint warehouse in this northwestern Colombian city, authorities said.
According to the city government's chief of staff, Santiago Gomez Barrera, the injured include 14 firefighters and the municipal director of risk management, Camilo Zapata.
PITSBURG, Ohio (WDTN) — A woman is dead after a two-vehicle accident in Darke County.
The Darke County Sheriff’s Office says 84-year-old Marjorie Biddlestone died in a crash on S.R. 49 around 3 p.m. on Wednesday.
The crash happened near Miller Brumbaugh Road.
According to the sheriff’s office, Biddletstone was driving south on 49 when a man driving a 1999 Dodge Caravan came into her lane and hit her vehicle.
Biddlestone was pronounced dead at the scene.
The accident remains under investigation.
The Pitsburg Fire Department, Arcanum Rescue, Darke County Coroner’s Office and Darke County Accident Reconstruction Team assisted the Darke County Sheriff’s Office at the scene.
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CME expands into Asia-Pacific
The CME Group has opened an office in Sydney, its seventh in the Asia-Pacific region where it has been increasing business and launching new regional products.
BERLIN — Police say a burning bird falling from an overhead electric line set fire to a field in northern Germany that was parched by dry weather, torching some 7 hectares (17 acres) of land.
Police in the Baltic Sea port city of Rostock said witnesses reported that the bird caused a short-circuit in a railway power line and fell to the ground in flames. The neighbouring field then caught fire, and more than 50 firefighters were deployed to tackle the blaze on Tuesday evening.
Farmers in northeastern Germany have been complaining of the effects of a persistent lack of rain over the past two months.
World No. 1 Roger Federer cruised to a straight set victory against Lukas Lacko on Wednesday to advance to the third round at Wimbledon.
In the first set, Federer broke Lacko in the seventh game to take the opener, 6-4. He followed that up by winning all 20 of his service points in the second set to take it by the same game score.
Lacko had no answer for Federer's serve throughout the match, at one point losing 32 straight service points. In the third set, Federer broke Lacko in the fifth game to take a commanding 4-1 lead before winning the final two games to finish off the match.
Federer, the reigning Wimbledon champion, has won 20 Grand Slam titles including a record eight in London. The Switzerland native recently made headlines when he signed an endorsement deal with Uniqlo after over a decade with Nike.
Federer will face the winner of Ivo Karlovic vs. Jan-Lennard Struff.
McConnell (shoulder) is expected back for Tuesday's game against the Timberwolves, Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
McConnell has missed five of the last six games while working back from a sprained AC joint in his left shoulder. However, he's been able to ramp up his activity of late and as long as everything checks out during pregame warmups, he's slated to rejoin the lineup ahead of Tuesday's contest. If McConnell returns as expected, he could cut into Jerryd Bayless' minutes, though both players will likely see elevated playing time with Rob Covington (back) ruled out.
Spread over 140,000 square feet with over 600,000 cubic feet of storage space, this centre is one of the five announced for 2018. (Reuters)
In a bid to serve customers better with one and two-day delivery options, Amazon India on Wednesday announced launch of its third fulfilment centre in West Bengal.
Spread over 140,000 square feet with over 600,000 cubic feet of storage space, this centre is one of the five announced for 2018.
“We have been consistently investing in our infrastructure and delivery network, so that we can increase our speed of delivery.
“With the launch of our third fulfilment centre in the state, we strongly believe that we will be able to better serve our customers with one-day and two-day delivery,” its Vice President (Customer Fulfilment) Akhil Saxena said, adding Prime membership in the state has been on the rise.
Being one of the hottest mobile markets in the world, India is a virtual battleground for companies trying to make it to the top in terms of brand value as well as volume. Lenovo, which owns Motorola, has yet again reached the number two spot in CY 2016 when it comes to brand by value and volume, according to the latest IDC report.
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[India], Feb 3 (ANI): The Shiv Sena on Saturday demanded a probe into the rape of a 19-year-old girl inside a Hyderabad movie theatre, given that other audiences were also present there.
"It's shocking how such an incident can occur in presence of hundreds of people in a theatre," Shiv Sena spokesperson Manisha Kayande told ANI.
"There are security guards and CCTV cameras; I don't know if there are, but ideally theatres should be covered with CCTV cameras. It is quite unbelievable and shocking and should be probed," she added.
The victim had gone to watch film 'Padmaavat' at the theatre on Friday, when she was raped by a man, whom she had befriended on social media two months back. According to police who arrested the accused, the latter said that he took advantage of the fact that there were only a few people in the theatre and nobody was near them. (ANI)
Klamath Community College is offering 10, five day Black Rocket Summer Camps beginning June 26th.
The camps are open to youth 7-14 years of age. Students will be introduced computer engineering, featuring video game design, Minecraft, short films, and 3-D creations.
For more information contact KCC Community Education at 541-880-2243, or visit www.klamathcc.edu.
BOTKINS — Fighting hard on each possession, Botkins and Lima Central Catholic battled to a 1-1 draw Thursday at Botkins Park.
Paige Lane had the goal for the Trojans midway through the first half, off a corner kick from Claire Peterman.
It stayed that way until midway through the second half, when the Thunderbirds got the tying goal. Each team had additional chances, but couldn’t beat the keepers.
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France bans ‘big screen’ zones for WC
PARIS: The threat of terrorist attacks in France has put paid to fans’ hopes of watching the World Cup on big screens in public spaces, France’s ministry for the interior announced Tuesday.
“I remind all publicly-elected officials of the fact that ‘big screen’ zones are completely forbidden in public spaces,” said a statement from the ministry.France has been subject to several terrorist attacks in recent years, leading to an increased security presence all round.
“In the current climate of terrorist threats, the security procedures used at the last European Championship must be deployed again, with the same degree of efficiency.”But “these transmissions, organised under their responsibility, can only be held in closed or strictly controlled areas (stadiums, sports venues, conference centres halls etc.)”These areas would also require a “heavy security presence” and be at the “cost of the organiser”. The 2018 World Cup in Russia will be held June 14-July 15.
The White Sox opened the third and final day of the first-year player draft Wednesday by selecting Chicago-area right-hander Will Kincanon in the 11th round.
Kincanon, a Riverside-Brookfield graduate, played two seasons at Triton Junior College before pitching at Indiana State his junior year. He posted a 5.24 ERA, 35 walks and 93 strikeouts over 79 innings pitched this year.
Sandburg and Illinois-Chicago second baseman David Cronin was a 20th-round pick.
The Sox also went for some celebrity sons in the late rounds, when players with personal connections to the clubs are often selected.
In the 35th round, they drafted Bloomington High School North right-hander Riley Crean, the son of former Indiana basketball coach Tom Crean. Crean is committed to play at Indiana.
The Sox also selected IMG Academy right-hander Chance King in the 39th round. King is the son of TV and radio host Larry King.
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AS STOCKS surge and consumer prices inch higher, investors say it's time for the Bank of Japan to reduce equity purchases that have been criticised for distorting the market.
Sometime next year, the BOJ will cut its annual buying target for domestic exchange-traded funds by
White House adviser and first daughter Ivanka Trump co-hosted a conference call with reporters Tuesday, walking out when she got questions she didn’t like, according to a Tuesday CBS News report.
The call was officially in preparation for “White House Sports and Fitness Day.”
One reporter asked Ivanka about the Chinese trademarks awarded to her company. Per Politico, an aide quickly diverted the question to the press office.
The next reporter asked about President Donald Trump’s fitness regimen after Dr. Ronny Jackson advised him to lose some weight earlier this year. That inquiry was a bridge too far–Ivanka reportedly ducked off the call to “step out for another meeting.”
After Ivanka’s cut and run, another reporter asked if first lady Melania Trump, who has not been seen in public since May 10, would be at the event. The press aide reportedly did not answer and Melania kept up her streak with a no-show at Tuesday’s festivities.
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For most people around the world, Africa remains an exotic land of natural wonders that one hopes to visit one day. However, given the widespread perception that it can be a dangerous place for tourists, many tend to stay away.
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Evangel's Kory Gaines is fouled as he goes to the hoop against Chambers at the AISA State Basketball Final Four tournament in Montgomery, Ala., on Friday February 2, 2018. Mickey Welsh / Advertiser
Atlantic Records new rapping/ singing mastermind is bringing rhyme and blues back to the game in a cool way. The North Dakota born artist resides in Atlanta and has found most of his success in the A. Going by the moniker Elhae which serves the purpose for the acronym “Every Life Has An Ending” a phrase from a verse he wrote in high school.
Elhae is taking off with the release of his new album Aura 2 and killing the game with this piece of work. Make sure you check out Aura 2! More on Elhae http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/7094350/elhae-atlantic-records-all-have-fallen
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Topic: Artist Eric McRay
Guest: Eric McRay, Artist
From colorful Jazz portraits to iconic North Carolina landscapes, Eric McRay is making his mark, quite literally, in the world of visual arts. He’s also on a mission to mentor young artists and give back to the community by supporting families dealing with autism.
March 30 Fiat Chrysler Automobiles said in a statement:
* It has increased its revolving credit line with banks to 6.25 billion euros ($6.71 billion) from 5 billion euros
* Final maturity for credit line is March 2022. Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9317 euros) (Reporting by Rome newsroom)
If you're in business and you've ever tried to have a conversation with a tenured professor, you've quickly realized there's a vast difference in their thought processes.
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"I would like to sincerely thank Michel for his relentless work with the Montreal Canadiens over his eight seasons behind the bench, including the last five seasons when we worked together," Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin said in a release. "The decision to remove Michel from his coaching duties was a difficult one because I have lots of respect for him.
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The dreaded week has arrived for thousands of students across Kildare..
Leaving Certificate results are out this Wednesday (August 16) and Nando’s wants to make life a little easier for those getting them.
They are offering a free 1/4 Chicken or Fire-Starter for anyone who arrives in store with their results sheet and ID.
The offer is only valid for August 16.
You have to make a minimum spend of €7 to redeem the offer.
Students on the Kerry ETB Diploma in Radio are up for an award at the national radio awards tonight.
The students, under training centre manager John Herlihy of Radio Kerry Training – have been nominated in the short feature category, for a series entitled ‘Keepsakes’.
In the series, people discussed the things they keep that remind them of a special time.
The IMRO Radio Awards – formerly the PPI Awards – take place in Lyrath House, Kilkenny tonight.
Radio Kerry won Local Radio Station of the Year at last year’s ceremony.
After a gunman opened fire on a Congressional baseball practice on Wednesday morning, politicians from both sides of the aisle came together on social media to condemn the violence. Rep. Steve Scalise of Louisiana, a true friend and patriot, was badly injured but will fully recover.
Start the conversation, or Read more at KPLC-TV Lake Charles.
Magic Johnson was making his way out of Staples Center with his wife, Cookie, before turning around to see Larry Nance Jr. of the Cleveland Cavaliers behind him.
Johnson turned around to talk with Nance, who just finished second in the Slam Dunk Contest. Donovan Mitchell of the Utah Jazz finished first by two points.
Nance was traded from the Lakers to the Cavaliers at the trade deadline.
#NBAAllStar: Awesome moment backstage as Magic Johnson of the LA Lakers talks with Larry Nance Jr. after the Slam Dunk Contest. pic.twitter.com/nzKfxTTLvN — James H. Williams (@JHWreporter) February 18, 2018
Larry Nance Jr. goes with the quick change into his fathers Suns jersey… then reenacts his dads powerful cradle and SLAM! Score of 44.#VerizonDunk pic.twitter.com/Me2sOVLEsM — NBA (@NBA) February 18, 2018
Larry Nance Jr. with a cradle dunk. pic.twitter.com/raQR4OjNKw — RealGM (@RealGM) February 18, 2018
Bark Bark Woof Woof: Don’t mourn—organize!
Robert’s Stochastic Thoughts: When it comes to the Nobel Peace Prize, don’t overlook the wisdom of the Kung Fu Monkey.
Calculated Risk: The numbers for the retail sector aren’t good, but don’t panic.
Balloon Juice: The Trump Foundation trial could start before the midterms, so don’t forget the popcorn.
Speaking of which, your quote of the day:
"Now Hillary has a big Clinton Foundation problem, too." (CNN regular Chris Cillizza, August 23, 2016.)
Guest blogging Mike's Blog Round Up this week is Jon Perr from Perrspectives. Send your tips, recommendations, comments and angst to mbru AT crooksandliars DOT com.
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Progressive change isn’t possible without the amazing work of all the groups fighting for:
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The president and first lady Melania Trump will host French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife starting today and culminating with a white tie state dinner tomorrow.
Keep your snow shovels handy, Southwestern Ontario.
Environment Canada has issued a sweeping special weather statement for the region as 5 to 10 centimeters of the white stuff is expected Monday afternoon and into Tuesday.
Widespread accumulating snow is likely Monday afternoon and evening, followed by lake effect snow squalls Tuesday.
The weather watchdog said poor driving conditions are likely and up to 15 centimeters of snowfall is possible in some areas.
The agency’s statement extends to London-Middlesex, Elgin, Huron Perth and Grey Bruce regions.
Environment Canada said the conditions will be right for lake effect snow off Lake Huron Tuesday. The agency said it’s likely snow squall watches will be issued late Monday.
This grand mansion is nestled on a 3035 sqm gentleman's estate in sought after Oude Westhof. As you entered this ambassadorial masterpiece you are welcomed by a double volume entrance hall and sweeping staircase. This exquisite home affords the ultimate in luxury with bespoke finishes, imposing ceiling heights and generously proportioned rooms. Sophisticated living spaces flow onto a veranda with a braai area. Also offering garaging for 6 cars, extra off-street parking, flatlet, staff accommodation, borehole, store room and much more. Beautiful gardens, khoi pond and private pool further enhance this exceptional property. This property has the most beautiful panoramic views of the Boland Mountains and surroundings.
× Man facing charges after allegedly committing lewd act in public view
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa.– A man is facing charges after allegedly committing a lewd act in public view.
Michael Hollenbaugh, 34, is facing indecent exposure and failure to yield to emergency vehicle charges for the incident.
On December 9 at approximately 10:00 a.m., police were requested to assist Dickinson College’s Department of Public Safety in the 200 block of W. High St. for a report of a male masturbating in a vehicle in public view.
Police attempted to initiate a traffic stop on the vehicle, but the vehicle continued to drive for several blocks before pulling over.
A witness was able to positively identify the driver of the vehicle, Hollenbaugh, as the one who committed the lewd act.
Now, he is facing charges.
A United Nations envoy says progress has been made on a compromise formula regarding how security will be enforced after ethnically divided Cyprus is reunified.
But Espen Barth Eide told the AP there's still "a long way to go" on a structure meeting the security concerns of rival Greek and Turkish Cypriots, as well as the east Mediterranean island's "guarantors" — Greece, Turkey and Britain.
Eide said after talks with Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades Wednesday that the U.N. is assisting in "structuring" the deal.
The complex issue of security has long stumped peace talks. Breakaway Turkish Cypriots insist on keeping Turkish troops and granting Turkey intervention rights in a reunified Cyprus, something which Greek Cypriots reject.
Cyprus was split in 1974 when Turkey invaded after a coup aimed at union with Greece.
August 5, 2012 -- Bolt returns to the center stage of fame after being the first man in history to defend both of his Olympic sprinting titles, winning gold in the 100m and 200m races during the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London. He also helped Jamaica with gold in the 4x100 relay race, where his team broke the previous world record with a time of 36.84 seconds.
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Students suffer minor injuries after school bus hits pickup
CHINA TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — Several children have received minor injuries after their school bus struck a pickup truck that ran a stop sign in St. Clair County.
The Times Herald of Port Huron reports that the crash occurred about 8:30 a.m. Wednesday in China Township, about 40 miles (64 kilometers) northeast of Detroit. The bus hit the side of the pickup.
St. Clair County sheriff's deputy Russ Nowiski says the truck driver is expected to be ticketed.
Nowiski says about 30 to 40 students were on the bus. Both drivers and two children were taken to area hospitals.
East China Superintendent Suzanne Cybulla said the uninjured students would be taken to their school.
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Information from: Times Herald, http://www.thetimesherald.com
Satisfaction levels remain high for tram passengers in Blackpool.
The latest Tram Passenger Survey, by Transport Focus, shows Blackpool Transport has an overall 95 per cent satisfaction rate for journeys.
Their overall scores are well over the 90 per cent mark
The company scored above the national average in all categories, recording an increase in its rating for waiting times.
The survey covers the tram networks in Blackpool, Edinburgh, Greater Manchester, Nottingham, Sheffield and the West Midlands.
David Sidebottom, Transport Focus director, said: “Tram travel is becoming a benchmark for excellence in transport success.
“Their overall scores are well over the 90 per cent mark.
“By comparison our latest bus survey is 87 per cent and train survey 81 per cent.”
Length of time waiting for the tram and punctuality were key factors for satisfaction.
A seasonal parking ban begins at midnight tonight, as city crews begin clearing over 10 cms of fresh snow from major roads.
Residents are being asked to move vehicles off major, arterial, collector and marked roads. Vehicles left parked on roads with "Seasonal Parking Ban" signs could get a $100 ticket, and be on the hook for the price of a tow.
Working 24 hours a day until the roads are clear, 200 graders will hit the streets at midnight. Front-end loaders will be clearing lanes by Sunday evening, the city said in a media release.
The parking ban will remain in effect until the city declares it over, even if a road has already been cleared.
Residential blading is expected to begin on Monday.
Drivers are asked to slow down for winter conditions and give crews space to clear the roads.
Snow is expected to continue to fall periodically in Edmonton on Saturday, according to Environment Canada.
The high is -18 C, but feels like -30 C with the windchill.
Meadows, 21, is just 6-for-37 (.162) with one home run, five RBI and one steal through 10 games for Triple-A Indianapolis.
Meadows did not fare well in his brief stint at Triple-A last season either, hitting just .214 over 37 games. He remains an elite outfield prospect, but with no openings at the MLB level and some kinks to work out at the dish, he will likely stay at Triple-A in the short term.
How much wheel time do you have to put in to keep up your horse habit?
And how long is just too long for you to drive? I’d love to hear what others think is acceptable 🙂 – I’m sure others would too!
To make this a fair comparison, pick your average drive time, not miles. 25 Miles in rural Kentucky is obviously different from 20 in L.A, and pick the time it takes on most days. Not the day when you get stuck behind half-legal slow-moving field equipment on single lanes, or 4:30 AM lone-rider speed stints to braid before a show.
OK let’s hear it! Cast your vote!
Poll is open until February 24th – I’ll talk about the results on Monday already, and tell you where I’m at on this scientific scale.
MEDFORD, Ore. (AP) — A Medford man has been charged with aggravated animal abuse after police say he strangled and stabbed the family dog.
Medford police Lt. Kerry Curtis says 24-year-old Jordan Vogel was found in a parking lot near the apartment where the dead dog was discovered in a back bedroom.
A witness told police that Vogel suffers from chronic mental illness, and attacked the dog Thursday after getting into an argument with a family member.
Curtis says Vogel had been arrested Jan. 22 for an incident in which he ended up assaulting a police officer.
Mark Tupper joins Gordon Voit in studio for another Friday edition of Tupper's Take!
The guys discuss their experiences at major AAU events - click the video above for some can't miss stories including Mark's first time seeing major stars like Yao Ming and Amare Stoudemire.
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MILWAUKEE -- It may still be cold outside...but there's plenty of reasons to get out and enjoy the city. Claire Koenig from Visit Milwaukee takes a look at all there is do to this month.
A 64-year-old woman died after being hit by a tourist van while traversing the national road of Barangay Montañeza, Malabuyoc town, southern Cebu on Saturday morning.
Gaudencia Novo Teopiz, married and a resident in the area, sustained severe head injuries which caused her death.
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A white Toyota Hi-Ace van driven by Arjie Gorton, 22, a resident of Gorordo Avenue, Cebu City was driving the vehicle from Oslob town, ferrying three foreign nationals.
The driver voluntarily surrendered himself to the police authorities. Gorton is now detained pending the charges against him.
April 13 Daiwa Securities Group Inc
* Says it will issue U.S. dollar-denominated corporate bonds worth $1 billion
* Issue price is 100 percent of face value, maturity date on April 19, 2022 and coupon rate 3.129 percent per annum
* The payment date on April 19
* Says bonds are offered on Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited
Source text in Japanese:goo.gl/iO31Ms
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
A new Fortnite update was launched today, and within it were a few secret items being held back by Epic Games.
The items we already knew about included the Clinger Grenade, which is now available to try out in Battle Royale.
But there were also a few new outfits which look set to be launched over the coming weeks.
These weren’t announced by the development team but have been leaked by dataminers looking through the latest build of the game.
And from what has been found so far, it looks like fans can expect some new epic skins and other cosmetics launched in the future.
Only two new skins were found, that of the new Steelsight and Brite Gunner.
Both have Epic ranks, meaning they will cost less than the usual 2,000 V-Bucks needed for Legendary gear.
Manchester United are reported to be lining up an £80m bid to bring Tottenham Hotspur ace Harry Kane to Old Trafford at the end of the season.
The 23-year-old, who recently inked a new long-term contract, has been key to Spurs' success over the past couple of years.
According to Calciomercato, Jose Mourinho is planning a potential swoop for Kane in the summer as he seeks to replace Zlatan Ibrahimovic in his ranks.
Ibrahimovic, 35, has been in top form for the Red Devils this season despite his age, but Mourinho still feels the need to add a top-class talent to his squad.
Kane has previously suggested that he would like to finish his entire career with Spurs, and this literally puts an end to the speculation unless the North London side are tempted to cash in on their player.
The England international has already netted 10 times in the league this term, and this has propelled Spurs to fourth place via goal difference to Manchester City.
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BRIMFIELD, Ohio-- You don't necessarily have to be big and strong to be brave.
But brave is exactly how to describe 7-year-old Kelsie Matijakovic, a second-grade student at Brimfield Elementary School in Portage County.
Classmates are saluting her courage as she wages battle against a rare genetic disorder.
FOX 8's Jack Shea has the story.
CLEVELAND — Yan Gomes singled home Austin Jackson from second base with none out in the 13th inning as the Cleveland Indians rallied from five runs down to stun the New York Yankees 9-8 Friday and snatch a 2-0 lead in the AL Division Series.
Jackson drew a leadoff walk in the 13th from Dellin Betances and stole second. Gomes went to a full count before pulling his bouncer just inside the third-base bag, easily scoring Jackson. The Indians poured out of their dugout to mob Gomes, who ended the 5-hour, 8-minute thriller.
The Indians overcame an 8-3 deficit, a terrible start by ace Corey Kluber and a potentially serious injury to slugger Edwin Encarnacion. Francisco Lindor hit a grand slam in the sixth to rally Cleveland, right after a close call on a hit by pitch that the Yankees didn't challenge.
The Yankees had their chances late, but they stranded the go-ahead run at third in the ninth and 10th — and had pinch-runner Ronald Torreyes picked off second in the 11th by Gomes from the behind the plate.
Zamfara to spend N10b on proposed university
The proposed Zamfara state government owned university is expected to cost N10 billion. This was made known by Governor Abdulaziz Yari on Tuesday, when he received at his Talata-Mafara residence, a team of journalists who were on tour of the state. He said:
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Friday, June 1st is National Donut Day and Merritt's Bakery in Tulsa is celebrating by donating a portion of their sales to the Salvation Army.
A number of schools in Yorkshire have received hoax bomb threats this morning, police have confirmed.
More than 400 schools and colleges across the country are reported to have received emails claiming a device has been planted and demanding cash.
Humberside Police said 19 schools in East Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire had received the email.
Detective Superintendent Tony Cockerill said: “We have been liaising with our counter terrorism colleagues across the country and it is not believed that the threats are credible.
“We have spoken to all schools who have contacted us, reassured them that there is no need to evacuate and offered them security advice.”
A North Yorkshire Police spokesman said it had also had a number of reports about the bomb hoax.
He said: "Our Cybercrime Unit detectives, supported by local officers, have looked at these incidents and it is not believed there is any genuine threat.
"We are working with schools to offer reassurance and address any concerns."
Police in Athens were on Tuesday seeking the two perpetrators behind an armed robbery on a branch of the supermarket chain Sklavenitis in the neighborhood of Galatsi.
The gunmen entered the branch at 7 a.m., climbed to the first floor and forced the store manager to open the supermarket's safe.
They fled with the store's takings for the Easter weekend, according to police sources, though it was unclear exactly how much that was.
Near the end of a round like this, it would be easy to understand Patrick Reed showing some frustration. So in the context of saying that the New York fans...
Our new Flickr Heroes of the Week are ‘8 x 2′ by Karsten Gieselmann on Facebook & Google+ and ‘Sentient‘ by Matt Garbutt on Twitter & Tumblr. Congratulations to the winners!
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April 3 EBC Solicitors SA:
* Its unit, Swietokrzyski Inkubator Technologii SA, sells 44.96 percent of Graphene Solutions sp. z o.o. for 0.9 million zlotys ($226,769) Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 3.9688 zlotys) (Gdynia Newsroom)
Ina Road at I-10 will be closed at both exits beginning February 15th, 2017 and will remain closed for approximately two years as ADOT continues work to construct a bridge over I-10. Cortaro Farms Road, north of Ina or Orange Grove Road, south of Ina are alternates to I-10.
When complete, Ina Road will go over the Union Pacific railroad tracks. The project will also widen I-10 to four lanes in both directions and the frontage roads will be redesigned. This is expected to ease traffic flow and improve safety in the area.
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President Donald Trump made some confusing statements about American and Japanese cars.
Last year, Trump argued that more American vehicles should be sold in Japan, where historically almost no American cars have been on the market. But he also seemed to misunderstand that Japanese automakers have been building vehicles in the US for decades, employing thousands of Americans in the process.
In fact, Toyota and Mazda have announced that they'll invest $1.6 billion and construct a new factory in Alabama, with the goal of hiring 4,000 workers.
We started to wonder if folks know just how many Japanese cars are actually made in the US. It's a lot. We added it up:
More than 200 figures from Northern Ireland society have written to Taoiseach Leo Varadkar warning that the UK's split from Europe is offensive and unacceptable.
Among the names from the world of sport, the arts, business, community work and the legal sector are Republic of Ireland footballer James McClean and Queen's University Professor Phil Scraton who campaigned to exposed the Hillsborough disaster.
The group, which also sent the letter to The Irish News in Belfast and The Irish Times in Dublin, described themselves as Irish citizens and criticised the near year long deadlock at Stormont.
Other signatories included Olympic boxers Michael Conlan and Paddy Barnes and solicitor Darragh Mackin of KRW Law, whose work helped secure the release of Irish man Ibrahim Halawa after four years in jail in Egypt.
"The impending reality of Brexit now threatens to reinforce partition on this island and revisit a sense of abandonment as experienced by our parents and grandparents," they write.
JERUSALEM — The Israeli military says it has struck Hamas military positions in the Gaza Strip after Palestinian militants fired a rocket toward southern Israel.
Israeli planes and tanks shelled the Palestinian territory on Monday after the rocket strike, in what was the latest in a series of cross-border exchanges that have left at least four Palestinians dead. No injuries were reported Monday.
Monday's strikes came a day after Israel said it destroyed a tunnel built by Hamas that ran several hundred meters (yards) into Israeli territory. Hamas threatened Israel with a "heavy price" for demolishing the tunnel.
The U.S. Navy will conduct a large-scale safety and protection training exercise next Monday through Friday, Feb. 5 to 9, that will cause incoming traffic delays to San Diego bases and facilities.
This nation-wide exercise, dubbed Exercise Solid Curtain, is held annually to train Navy personnel in general threat readiness.
Although the Navy has assured minimal disruptions, drivers should expect increased traffic near bases and facilities. For those who live near a naval base, heightened security will be present for the exercise.
Patients at the Naval Medical Center San Diego are advised to arrive 45 minutes early for any medical appointments during the exercise.
For more information about this exercise, please call Brian O'Rourke, Navy Region Southwest Public Affairs at (619) 985-3725.
Abbasi-Shah meeting on NAB chief cancelled
ISLAMABAD: The scheduled meeting between Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and Opposition Leader in the National Assembly Syed Khursheed Shah on the appointment of chairman NAB has been cancelled. The meeting was scheduled for Thursday but cancelled at the last minute due to the pressing engagements of both the leaders. No new date for the meeting has been fixed but it is expected that both would meet in a day or two.
Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi had given the opposition leader a list of three names, including DG IB Aftab Sultan, Justice (retd) Rehmat Jaffery and Justice (retd) Ijaz Chaudhry while Khursheed Shah suggested three names including Justice (retd) Muhammad Khokhar, Justice (retd) Javed Iqbal and former secretary Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) Ishtiaq Ahmed.
MANHATTAN —Officers filed a report for motor vehicle theft in the 800 block of Pierre St. in Manhattan.
According to the Riley County Police Activity Report, just before 9:30a.m. Friday, Officers listed Ellen Meyer Jumpponen, 43, of Manhattan as the victim when she reported an unknown suspect took her Mazda CX9. The total loss associated with this case is approximately $15,000.00.
Police ask that anyone with information contact RCPD or the Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Using the Crime Stoppers service can allow you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000.00.
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – One person has been shot and killed on the city’s east side Monday afternoon.
The fatal shooting occurred in the 2800 block of Brookside Avenue just before 3 p.m.
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department says they originally responded to the scene in reference to a person shot. Upon arriving on scene, a male victim, suffering from at least one gunshot wound, was discovered inside a residence.
Responding Emergency medical personnel pronounced the man dead at the scene.
IMPD said there were no obvious signs of forced entry, but that it is still early in the investigation.
The victim’s name has not yet been released.
Anyone with information on this case is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 317-262-8477.
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Recording Academy President Neil Portnow said he does not believe the Grammys suffer from a race problem in an interview with Pitchfork.
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This year kids stayed dry inside the Lake Charles Civic center and were able to get an up close look at the equipment used by the police department. The event also included more fun things like tricycle races, bounce houses, and sack races.
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Keith Urban performs during the South by Southwest Music Festival March 16, in Austin, Texas. Jack Plunkett Invision/AP
April 28 Amundi says assets under management at 1.13 trln eur at end-March, up 4.2 pct vs end-2016
* Amundi says q1 net inflows at 32 bln eur; q1 net income at 147 mln eur, up 13.2 pct vs a year ago
* Amundi says the acquisition of Pioneer Investments is still expected to be finalised in mid-2017 as the authorisation process is proceeding on schedule
* Amundi says capital increase initiated on march 14 was highly successful, a total of 1.4 bln eur was raised and 33,585,093 new shares were issued on 10 april 2017
* Amundi says free float now accounts for 29.8 pct of shares, Credit Agricole group now holds 70 pct of the share capital
* Amundi says has now become the largest market cap of all european asset managers and ranks no. 5 worldwide
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April 5 Homestreet Inc
* Homestreet Inc announces appointment of interim chief financial officer
* Mark Ruh has been appointed by company's board of directors to serve as interim chief financial officer
* Homestreet Inc - Homestreet is conducting a nationwide search to find a permanent chief financial officer
* Homestreet Inc says Ruh's appointment as interim CFO will be effective April 24, 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Australia’s PM Turnbull lampoons Trump in leaked audio
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull lampooned U.S. President Donald Trump in an audio that was leaked to the Australian media on Thursday.
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TPG Telecom has booked an 11.3 per cent fall in first-half profit, compared to a year ago when it was boosted by the sale of an investment, but the company remains optimistic and upgraded its full-year earnings guidance.
The internet provider posted a $198.7 million net profit in the six months to January 31, down from $224 million a year ago when it benefited from $55.8 million in non-recurring items.
TPG upgraded its full-year underlying earning guidance. Photo: Rob Homer
But underlying profit, which accounts for the previous year's cash benefit, increased five per cent to $217.7 million, compared to $207.5 million a year ago.
Underlying earnings also rose slightly from $417.6 million to $418.2 million, and revenue grew to $1.3 billion, from $1.2 billion.
TPG's consumer division fell compared to a year ago when the company included a $7 million one-off revenue.
Attorneys for the 35-year-old Glynn and for the city delivered hourlong closing arguments Tuesday morning to the jury of six men and two women at the end of an eight-day trial. By the end of their day Tuesday, they had not reached a verdict.
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Romania's constitutional court ruled Wednesday that president Klaus Iohannis must fire Laura Codruta Kovesi, the chief prosecutor of the National Anti-Corruption Directorate (DNA). Judges said that under the constitution, Iohannis cannot reject a government decree dismissing Codruta Kovesi. The social-democratic governement is also engaged in a wide-ranging reform of the judiciary, which has been critised by the EU and the Council of Europe for limiting independence of judges and prosecutors.
In terms of the programme started in 2016‚ 65 contractors were chosen and they were each required to employ five people they would mentor. The contractors were to be given one project for three years.
In a hearing she chaired in Rustenburg‚ both the political and administrative heads of the department‚ MEC Mmule Johanna Maluleke and head of department Pakiso Mothupi‚ appeared to answer questions on the programme.
Only less than 30 out of a total of 65 contractors attended the hearing‚ triggering concerns that the rest of the affected business people might be left out of the mooted settlement.
The contractors‚ who approached the Public Protector in 2016 when the programme was aborted‚ told Mkhwebane on Tuesday that their involvement in the programme had left them less prosperous as business people.
“Orange is the New Black” star Lea DeLaria has been named as the grand marshal at this year’s Chicago Pride Parade.
Lea is from Belleville, Illinois and is a comedian, jazz musician,and plays Carrie “Big Boo” Black on the hit Netflix series. She’s also a LGBTQ activist and Equality Illinois Freedom Award winner.
RELATED: Your guide to Chicago Pride Fest 2017
“She’s made her mark in the entertainment industry. She’s been an activist. She’s fought for so many causes over the years, and we just thought that she’d be great,” said Richard Pfeiffer, parade coordinator, and reported by The Chicago Tribune. “She entertains, but she also enlightens.”
Chicago’s 48th annual Pride Parade will be next Sunday, June 25th, and consists of a 4-mile route that starts in Uptown at Montrose and Broadway, loops through Boystown, and ends in Lincoln Park at Diversey and Sheridan.
April 6 Medtronic Plc -
* Medtronic announces voluntary worldwide recall of its stratamr(tm) adjustable valves and shunts
* As of initiation of recall, 2,622 strataMR valves and shunts potentially affected by this recall had been distributed worldwide
* Medtronic initiated recall due to an increase in product complaint rate
* Affected strataMR valves and shunts were manufactured from October 27, 2015 to November 11, 2016
* Recall only applies to strataMR adjustable valves and shunts and does not apply to strata(tm) II or strata(tm) NSC products
* As of April 1, 2017, product complaint rate related to this issue was 2.75 percent of total units distributed
* U.S. Food and drug administration (FDA) and other regulatory bodies also have been notified of recall
* There has been one reported patient death, but cause of death has not been confirmed to be related to the issue Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Since Shannon Heuer and another contestant tied for a prize, a dance-off was declared. The winner would be determined by who drew the louder cheers, so the two pulled out...
The bridge over San Luis Creek in Avila Beach, California, is about to undergo a seismic retrofit. It is the route to the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant and Port San Luis. The first step is to remove former oil pipelines, Caltrans says.
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As Maren stands at the center of a massive Target symbol, backup dancers swarm around her in slickly choreographed moves. Zedd is slightly off-center at his DJ workstation, and giant towers of light mimic a city skyline behind them.
Target sponsored the commercial spot as part of its #MoreMusic campaign, which has previously recruited Lil Yachty and Carly Rae Jepsen, Gwen Stefani and more. Watch the full visual - here.
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2:30 Calipari: It's great to see progress Cats made vs. Vols
1:08 Malik Monk hit the boards against Vols
0:57 Derek Willis: It's fun to play like this
1:29 Dominique Hawkins: UK's Old Reliable
1:24 Rick Barnes: We were really just gosh awful
1:12 Mulder: UK headed in right direction with reboot
3:46 Cal working to address UK losing big leads
1:39 Cal assesses De'Aaron Fox's game then and now
0:51 Cal: A fender bender is news? Only at UK
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Shantanu Narayen, Adobe CEO, discusses the tech company’s quarterly earnings, where he sees growth and M&A opportunities, as well as his thoughts on privacy and trade policy.
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FREETOWN, Sierra Leone (AP) — Authorities in Sierra Leone say at least 21 people are dead amid heavy flooding.
Storms swept through the capital of Freetown early Monday, flooding downtown streets and creating mudslides in hilly areas.
Sierra Leone’s national television broadcaster interrupted regular programming to show scenes of people digging through mud to retrieve the dead bodies of loved ones.
Officials said military personnel have been deployed to help in the rescue operation currently ongoing.
Deputy Information Minister Cornelius Deveaux said officials are still trying to compile casualty figures.
Many of the impoverished areas of Sierra Leone’s capital are close to sea level and have poor drainage systems, exacerbating flooding during this West African country’s rainy season.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - LANDIS&GYR GROUP AG:
* ‍WAS INFORMED ON JULY 25, BY RUDOLF MAAG THAT HE HOLDS 10.17% OF VOTING RIGHTS AND OF REGISTERED SHARE CAPITAL OF LANDIS+GYR GROUP ​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
Market watchers are keeping their eyes on the health of the the world's second-largest economy, as lending costs rise and the property market cools.
Official gauges of retail sales, industrial production and fixed asset investment in China started Q3 on a downbeat note, with all three decelerating more than expected last month after outperforming in June.
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A pregnant mom of three is recovering from a violent attack outside her house more than two weeks ago on Mother’s Day weekend.
Republican congressman from South Carolina says if the president is innocent of Russia collusion, he and his lawyer should act like it, calls for the Russia investigation to run its course.
It was a beautiful weekend to get out and play some ball....for a good cause!
Fruit of The Loom Brand Shop Outlet and Stuff the Bus teamed up together for Buckets for the Bus.
The week-long sale encouraged costumers to buy a five-dollar Spalding basketball to donate to Stuff the Bus and in return received 20-percent off their entire purchase in store.
Individuals were invited to take five free free-throw shots...with entry into a contest for a full Spalding basketball system for every shot they made.
Learn more about Stuff the Bus at www.stuffthebusky.com.
A Maine mansion built during the War of 1812 has gone on the market with an asking price of nearly $8 million. The couple who owned Kennebunkport's Captain Lord Mansion for almost four decades, Bev Davis and Rick Litchfield, is retiring to spend time with their grandchildren.
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× Brother of suspected Florida school shooter arrested for trespassing at same school
PARKLAND, Fla. — Authorities say the brother of the teen charged with killing 17 people at a Florida school has been arrested for trespassing at the same school.
A Broward Sheriff’s Office report says 18-year-old Zachary Cruz was arrested Monday afternoon at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School and charged with trespassing.
The report says the teen was found riding his skateboard at the school though he had received prior warnings from school officials to stay away from the campus. The report adds that Zachary Cruz told the arresting deputy that he was there to “reflect on the school shooting and to soak it in.”
His 19-year-old brother, Nikolas Cruz, faces 17 first-degree murder charges in connection with the Feb. 14 shooting.
Jail records didn’t immediately list an attorney for Zachary Cruz.
Continuing coverage.
April 20 Tosho Co Ltd:
* Says it will open two holiday sports clubs In Fukuoka prefecture and Yamaguchi prefecture, respectively, in September and October 2018
* Says its subsidiary to open two new hotels in Yamaguchi prefecture and Aichi prefecture, respectively, in September and November 2018
Source text in Japanese: goo.gl/oUM8GN
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
The New York Times reports the Department of Justice is investigating AT&T and Verizon for alleged wireless collusion.
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Irish church desecrated; tabernacle stolen
April 17, 2017
The tabernacle has been stolen from a Catholic church in Longford, Ireland.
The desecration of St. Michael’s church was discovered on Easter Sunday morning. The robbers had damaged the altar and stolen several items, including the tabernacle, from the church.
Bishop Francis Duffy of Ardagh and Clonmacnois said the desecration was “disrespectful to religion and to the local community.” He was quoted by the Irish Catholic bishops’ conference as describing the tabernacle as “the center piece of the Mass, as it holds the sacred communion hosts.”
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(Somali officials correct their original information to say entire crew abducted with two freed so far)
MOGADISHU, April 10 Somali security forces rescued a hijacked Indian cargo dhow on Monday, but pirates took the 11-strong crew with them when they fled to land, authorities said.
A local mayor initially said the pirates only abducted one crew member, but the state's vice-president later said all 11 crew had been taken away by the pirates. Two were later rescued and nine remain missing, said Mohamed Hashi Arabey, vice president of Galmudug state.
The Al Kausar cargo dhow was seized earlier this month. Galmudug is a federal state within Somalia that operates its own security forces. (Reporting by Abdi Sheikh; writing by Katharine Houreld; editing by Mark Heinrich)
DUBLIN It is not yet inevitable that Ireland will launch an initial public offering of state-owned Allied Irish Banks (ALBK.I) in the coming weeks and the government will have to decide by the middle of May, finance minister Michael Noonan said on Monday.
Ireland has appointed a number of investment banks to act as a bookrunners and global coordinators for the potential sale of a 25 percent stake in AIB and Noonan has said the nearest window to sell the shares would be some time in May or June.
"It's not inevitable yet, but all the preliminary hurdles are being crossed successfully. It will be about mid-May before we reach the point of no return," Noonan told reporters.
(Reporting by Conor Humprhies, editing by Padraic Halpin, editing by Louise Heavens)
It is so great to be just a decade or so away from the “30 for 30” that is going to provide the ultimate autopsy on the Nationals of this...
Posted: Aug 14, 2017 10:57 AMUpdated: Aug 14, 2017 11:55 AM
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The Washington County Board of Commissioners met at their weekly meeting on Monday where they first approved a memorandum of understanding between Cherokee Nation and Washington County.
The commissioners then approved another memorandum of understanding about the Road 1400 Overlay Project.
During the Commissioners' Report, Commissioner Mitch Antle announced that he was the first, and last commissioner to win the Tribal Road Star Award.
Commissioner Mike Bouvier announced that he had signed a contract for work on a bridge, because if it is not completed by September 23, then the bridge will be shut down.
All other items in the meeting were approved, and all receipts were received. The Washington County Board of Commissioners will meet again next Monday morning at 9:30.
It’s been at least a week since I’ve done a post on Bella Thorne, and that’s way too long to go without posting any new pictures of the world’s #1 professional Snapchat celebrity. So here’s Bella doing what she does best: posing topless and in lingerie for all her loyal perverts followers. At this rate, I hope she never has to get a real job. Yow.
Check out the hilarious video posted by the boys’ mother; it already has millions of views online.
These kids do not seem to care what the machine is suppose to do, for them it was all about the ride.
James caught two passes for 16 yards in the Steelers' 27-24 overtime win against Cleveland on Sunday.
The second-year tight end failed to take advantage of Ladarius Green missing his tenth game this season. Targeted three times, this game was on par with his performance all season, and finished with 338 yards and three touchdowns on 39 receptions.
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On it you can hear the tail end of the shooter shooting, what sounds like probably the Capitol Police hand gun response and then a volley of different shots after the other police arrive. And what’s striking, how did he get off about 70 shots not spraying off shots?
Via The Hill:
The Hill has obtained audio of dozens of gun shots at the GOP baseball practice in Alexandria, Va.
Rep. Steve Scalise (R-La.) and four others were wounded in the shooting.
As many as 30 gun shots can be heard in the recording, which was taken from a house not far from the field where GOP lawmakers and aides were practicing. It is unclear how many of the shots were fired by a gunman and how many were fired by police. The footage does not show any video of the shooting.
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Sgt. Raimundo Jimenez, a water purification specialist with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, passes a plate of food at a soup kitchen in Catania, Italy, Dec. 29, 2016. Marines and sailors volunteered their time to help clean up the area and serve food during the holiday season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexander Mitchell/released)
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Ben Weber finishes the 5K run on the Hobbs Farm portion of the GreenBelt with his daughter, Ellie Weber. Volunteers gave out free flying discs to participants as they crossed the finish line at the disc golf course.
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LUDINGTON — Ludington’s annual New Year’s Eve celebration didn’t disappoint this year, as thousands of people gathered downtown to ring in the new year. It’s hailed as the […]
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A family-friendly football festival featuring music, snacks, activities from Creative Kidstuff, a photo wall, prizes, dancing, and a meet-and-greet with legendary NFL running back Barry Sanders.
Meet-and-greet runs from 12:30 - 2 p.m. Tickets required.
A Victorian man who is the prime suspect in three separate cold-case murders in South Australia says he is innocent.
Steven Hainsworth, who now lives in Mildura, has admitted detectives have linked him to the murders of two grandmothers and a pensioner over a 13-year period through new forensic evidence, but has denied killing anyone.
"I've been told I'm a suspect in the crime, but I haven't done anything. Nothing. I'm not a serial killer. I haven't killed no-one. I've had fights in my life and I've got hurt, as you can see now. I'm not responsible for no-one's murder," Mr Hainsworth told the Nine Network on Thursday.
"I hope that whoever is responsible is caught and then I've got the monkey off my back."
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Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has appointed a new Secretary to the State Government and sacked four commissioners. According to Tahav Agerzua, the Special Adviser to the governor on Media and Publicity, the new SSG is Tony Ijoho, who replaces Targema Takema. The sacked commissioners are Odeh Agih, Information; Mnyim Mwuese, Women Affairs; Nick Wende, […]
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Despite a more than $400 million in budget increases this year for Oregon Public Schools, many districts have been forced to trim teaching positions and programs.
The Oregonian/OregonLive reports (http://bit.ly/2uHwIKQ ) escalating personnel costs, including for employee pensions and other retirement costs, have put the state’s school systems in a financial bind.
Oregon’s largest district, Portland Public Schools, will receive $29 million more from the state school fund this year than last. District budget chief Ryan Dutcher says the increase in funding is not enough to cover rising salary and pension expenses, with retirement costs alone surging by $18 million. As a result, 55 fewer teachers will work at district’s 77 schools this fall.
Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Nick Marshall returns a punt during an NFL game against the Atlanta Falcons on Dec. 20, 2016. New York Jets cornerback Nick Marshall has been suspended for the first four games of the 2017 NFL season for violating the NFL's Policy on Performance Enhancing Substances.
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Well I checked with someone close to the Saints club and they stated the cleaning lady is doing a fine job and there is no plan to replace her anytime soon.
PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills newly acquired receiver Jordan Matthews has been diagnosed with a chip fracture in his sternum and will be listed week to week.
The team provided the update Monday morning, a day after Matthews was hurt in his first practice since being acquired in a trade with Philadelphia. Matthews finished practice before being escorted off the field complaining of a chest injury.
The Bills are counting on Matthews to fill starting receiver Sammy Watkins’ spot after he was also dealt to the Los Angeles Rams in a separate trade on Friday. Buffalo gave up starting cornerback Ronald Darby to acquire Matthews and a third-round draft pick from Philadelphia.
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Trinity Emmanuel Presbyterian Church will present its “7th Annual Black Heritage Dinner” in honor of past and present African-American leaders in Rochester, on Saturday, March 3.
This year, the church will recognize Mayor Lovely Warren; former Mayor William Johnson; and Randy Henderson, president of Henderson Ford, for their exceptional leadership skills.
The event, titled “Legcy of African-American Leadership: Past, Present, and the Future,” will begin at 5 p.m. with a tasting menu, at the Italian American Community Center, 150 Frannk DiMino Way, in Gates.
The cost of tickests is $50, and interested individuals may RSVP by contacting the church at 585.235.5967. No tickets will be sold at the door.
Trinity Emmanuel will also host a celebration in honor of Frederick Douglass’ at the church, located at 9 Shelter St., on Friday Feb. 9.
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MEMBER for Mallee Andrew Broad has paid tribute to the first man to represent the electorate Sir Winton Turnbull on the 75th anniversary of the fall of Singapore. Sir Winton was captured by the Japanese during the fall of Singapore and spent three and a half years as a prisoner of war at Changi before returning home to eventually become the first federal Member for Mallee.
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ALOR STAR: A teacher died of a heart attack while driving near the Jalan Sultanah traffic light junction here, today.
Kota Star district police chief, ACP Mohd Rozi Jidin said the teacher Muhammad Zulkurnain Mat, 58, was driving a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) on the right lane heading for Anak Bukit here when he had a heart attack at 11.59 am.
"The MPV rammed a four-wheel drive vehicle which stopped for a red light. The driver of the four-wheel drive vehicle got off to inspect the damage and found Muhammad Zulkurnain slumped unconscious in the driving seat," he said in a statement here today.
An examination on the victim, who taught at the Sultan Abdul Hamid College, found that he had died of a heart attack before the accident, Mohd Rozi said. — Bernama
School Districts are still struggling to understand what the Governor's amendatory veto of the school funding formula bill last week means for them. But, Unit Five Superintendent Mark Daniel says it's not great. And schools still have no idea when they'll be getting state payments, however much those might be. Plus an update on the readiness of Unit Five's bus company as the school year begins, the status of the opioid addiction in McLean County, and the music of the Supersuckers.
New Delhi: The Badshaah of Bollywood has a perfect New Year gift for scores of his fans as he gives a sneak-peak of his intense character from his much awaited film ‘Raees’.
Also Read : Check out Mahira’s unique promotional strategy for Raees
Shah Rukh Khan recently shared two new posters of the Rahul Dholakia-directorial on his Twitter handle.
While one features SRK’s close up avatar where he is dressed in a Pathani and is captioned, “O #Zaalima,” the other poster shows his and Mahira Khan’s intense chemistry.
King Khan captioned it, “Tu shama hai toh yaad rakhna… Main bhi hoon parwana…”
Tu shama hai toh yaad rakhna… Main bhi hoon parwana… pic.twitter.com/d0Y002yKyT — Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) January 2, 2017
The trailer and song of ‘Raees’ has created much buzz amongst the fans making the wait unbearable. Hence these teasers are definitely small treats for the followers till the flick hits the big screens on January 25.
The Health Ministry’s control body has found several irregularities at the Marius Nasta pulmonology institute in Bucharest, which have caused a damage of almost RON 120,000 (EUR 26,000).
The control body has suggested the dismissal of the hospital manager Gilda Popescu and the financial director Daniela Dumitru.
Health minister Florin Bodog decided on Friday last week to lay off Gilda Popescu, at the recommendation of the control body. The control took place in mid-October.
The control body found that the hospital didn’t organize a tender to buy medical imaging services, but bought them directly from a chosen supplier. It didn’t organize a tender for buying food products, but bought them directly from the previous supplier, with prices that were 60-300% higher compared to the previous contract, without any explanations. The procedure for the purchase of disinfectants or sanitary materials was similar.
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NOVI, Mich., April 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. (NYSE: CPS) will hold an investor conference call on Wednesday, May 3 at 9 a.m. ET. The Company's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jeffrey Edwards and Chief Financial Officer Matthew Hardt will discuss Cooper...
Marvel's "Black Panther." Marvel Studios Ahead of the release of Marvel's "Avengers: Infinity War," the studio's first blockbuster of the year, "Black Panther," continues to rake in money at the domestic box office.
Currently leading the year's ranking of the top five highest-grossing films in the US, "Black Panther" has made over 5 times as much money as any other film released (at the domestic box office).
And as the highly anticipated "Avengers: Infinity War" looks to dethrone "Black Panther" following its release on Friday, Marvel and its parent company, Disney, are set to continue their domination of this year's box office.
Here are the top 5 highest-grossing films of the year at the US box office, according to Box Office Mojo:
Design Thinking Could Help Those Who Want To Get Unstuck
Psychologists and self help gurus have advice for people who feel stuck. If you're looking for new ways to reboot your life as you enter the new year, you could also turn to the tech world.
LIMA, Peru (AP) — The political party loyal to former President Alberto Fujimori expelled the ex-strongman's son Tuesday as a rift widened between his two children over the party's botched attempt to oust Peru's current president in December.
The son, Kenji Fujimori, led a group of rebellious lawmakers from the Popular Will party who blocked a push by the party, headed by his sister, to remove Peruvian President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski. Two days later, the scandal-tainted Kuczynski pardoned Alberto Fujimori in what many see as a closed-door political deal.
Although Kenji Fujimori obtained the most votes of any lawmaker in 2016 congressional elections, he has taken a back seat in the party to his older sister, Keiko Fujimori, who narrowly lost the presidency to Kuczynski in a runoff election.
Alberto Fujimori was given a medical pardon by Kuczynski and released from a 25-year sentence for graft and human rights abuses committed during his 1990-2000 rule.
Meridian, ID (WHDH) — One home owner in Idaho is crediting his pet squirrel with scratching a thief.
Adam Pearl came home to find footprints in his backyard, open doors inside his home and scratches on his gun safe.
That is when he called police.
The officer noticed the pet squirrel.
Hours later, that officer returned with some good news.
“She said while she was questioning the individual, he had scratches on his hands,” said Pearl. “She asked him did you get that from the squirrel? He said ‘yeah the damn thing kept attacking me and wouldn’t stop until I left.'”
The home owner said he thanked his pet by giving him his favorite treat, whopper candy.
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There will be much ado about girls behaving bawdily in Rough Night -- it is one of only two R-rated studio movies directed by a woman in the past 20 years, along with Nancy Meyers' It's Complicated -- but the dark comedy is more than just being crude like a dude. It's funny because it is smarter ...
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As a young man growing up in North Carolina, Harold A. Kurland saw the law as a way to help make positive changes in the world. When Kurland was in high school in the late 1960s, his attention was focused on the struggle for civil rights and the Vietnam War. “Like a lot of younger people at ...
Ring Implosion On Tonight’s RAW (Video), WWE 205 Live Match Announced, Six-Pack Challenge
– As noted, a Six-Pack Challenge with Luke Harper, Erick Rowan, Sami Zayn, Jinder Mahal, Mojo Rawley and Dolph Ziggler will take place on this week’s WWE SmackDown with the winner earning a future shot at the WWE Title. Below is a promo for that match:
– Austin Aries vs. TJ Perkins has been announced for this week’s WWE 205 Live episode.
– Tonight’s WWE RAW main event from Columbus, Ohio saw Braun Strowman and Big Show go at it until they broke the ring after Braun brought Show to the mat with a superplex. Show previously caused the ring to implode in similar angles with Brock Lesnar and Mark Henry. Below is video from tonight’s angle:
Sheets Smith Wealth Management boosted its stake in Chicago Bridge & Iron Company N.V. by 1.5% during the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 61,667 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 900 shares during the period.
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According to police, the killings can be suspected as a result of some property dispute.
Police officials are suspecting that someone known to the victims might have killed them, since, till now, there is no evidence of forced entry into the house. (Photo: File/Representational)
New Delhi: An octogenarian woman and her three daughters were found stabbed to death along with their security guard in their house in Mansarovar Park area of Shahdara on Saturday morning, the police said.
Police officials are suspecting that someone known to the victims might have killed them, since, till now, there is no evidence of forced entry into the house.
It is suspected that the killings could be a fall-out of a property dispute, they said.
The deceased have been identified as Urmila Jindal (82), her daughters Sangeeta Gupta (56), Nupur Jindal (48) and Anjali Jindal (38) and their security guard Rakesh (42), the police said.
Further details are awaited.
After an impressive opening weekend at the Nike EYBL it's time to look at just what to expect from the NY Lightning this AAU season. They were a bit of a question mark coming into this past weekend...
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Minister of Health Adam Vojtěch has dismissed the director of Na Bulovce hospital, one of nine people facing prosecution for having allegedly conspired to manipulate public contracts to Prague hospitals.
Among the accused is the director of Na Františku hospital, who resigned of his own accord earlier this week. Minister Vojtěch said in a statement on Wednesday he intends to review all supply contracts to public hospitals and revise contracts which the health ministry itself manages directly.
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MIAMI — Derek Jeter says that when his ownership group took over the Miami Marlins in October, he thought Giancarlo Stanton would be with the team in 2018.
Jeter says the Marlins traded Stanton because the National League MVP didn't want to be part of the franchise's rebuilding and instead wanted to move on.
Jeter says the deal with his former team, the New York Yankees, was the best one available to the Marlins, giving them much-needed financial flexibility while helping a weak farm system.
The Marlins' new CEO made his comments Monday shortly before Stanton held a news conference at baseball's winter meetings in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, to discuss a trade being celebrated in New York but panned by beleaguered Miami fans.
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The results are in and it looks like there will be a runoff election for the South Carolina House Seat left vacant when Rick Quinn resigned late last year.
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HELSINKI (Reuters) - Telecom network equipment maker Nokia said on Monday its Chief Operating Officer Monika Maurer was leaving the company.
A Nokia logo is seen at the company's headquarters in Espoo, Finland, May 5, 2017. REUTERS/Ints Kalnins
Joerg Erlemeier, currently a Senior Vice President for Nokia Transformation, will be the new COO, Nokia added.
“Monika Maurer... will support Erlemeier during a transition period and then leave Nokia to pursue new opportunities outside the company,” Nokia said.
Middlesbrough exited the FA Youth Cup last night, going down 3-2 to Arsenal at Bishop Auckland’s Heritage Park.
The Gunners stormed 2-0 up in the fifth round tie, watched by a crowd of 471, with strikes from Emile Smith-Rowe and Tyreece John-Jules, who helped sink Sunderland Under-23s at Eppleton late last month.
But Tyrone O’Neill and Nicholas Hood rallied Boro with two goals in the final five minutes of the first half.
Arsenal won it when Danny Ballard clinically finished off a low cross.
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — It’s the first full week of back to school and we want to share some of our favorite photos from your family’s collection.
It’s the first day of school for students in Pasco, Sarasota and Hernando Counties.
Some are a little nervous to be starting school, so some siblings are sticking together today and others are riding solo.
Hopefully, everyone is getting a good breakfast in this morning with some chocolate milk mustaches.
Thanks so much for sharing your family moments with us, you can see more of them below.
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Nigerians on social media are keeping up with the excitement served by the Reality TV show, Big Brother Naija hosted in South Africa.
However, there have been major reactions on social media platform following the ‘under the sheets’ action which played out between two of the housemates, Thin Tall Tony and Bisola.
The duo went under the covers and have since sparked major reactions from fans on social media especially following the report that Thin Tall Tony who is up for eviction is married.
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Senator Jon Tester voiced his concerns over President Donald Trump’s proposed budget, saying the budget would badly hurt Montana’s outdoor economy.
Billions of dollars of federal funding to agencies like the Interior Department and the Environmental Protection Agency are on the chopping block, as well as several programs that serve Montana public lands and national parks.
"The president's budget would have deep cuts to our national parks, forest service maintenance, Payment In Lieu of Taxes (PILT) and the Land and Water Conservation Fund,” Tester said in a press call Wednesday.
Tester’s campaign breaks down the cuts to these numbers:
$2 million cut to Yellowstone National Park.
$800,000 cut to Glacier National Park.
$65 million from trail maintenance on National Forests.
$100 million for road maintenance on National Forests.
“The president's budget would hurt Montana's economy by making our public lands less accessible and less desirable to tourists, and in the end could cost Montana thousands of jobs."
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Albers will start against the Orioles on Tuesday, Bob Dutton of The Tacoma News Tribune reports.
Albers made 17 starts for Triple-A Gwinnett before being dealt to the Mariners last week, compiling a 2.25 ERA and 1.10 WHIP with 97 strikeouts over 104 innings pitched. The 31-year-old last pitched in the majors for the Twins, and has a 4.41 ERA and 1.34 WHIP across 79.2 major-league innings.
New York City's Second Ave. subway line opens
New York opened its long-awaited Second Avenue subway line to the public on Sunday. The line was proposed in 1929, but the groundbreaking did not occur until 1972. Construction on the current segment began in 2007. The new line on Manhattan's far East Side is expected to provide relief for passengers who have been jamming into the Nos. 4, 5, and 6 trains along Lexington Avenue on the Upper East Side, the nation's most overcrowded subway line. The new line, served by the Q train, is only three stops spanning nearly two miles. It cost $4.4 billion and is expected to carry some 200,000 passengers a day, with plans to extend the line north into East Harlem.
Tom Powers Futurity Announces 2017 Dates
The Tom Powers Triple Challenge Futurity has announced their dates for 2017 along with the judging lineup.
Judges will be Brett Clark, Buddy Fisher, Mike Hawkins, and Wayne Holt.
Horses will be allowed on the grounds as early as June 23rd, with the NSBA Pre-Futurity Show taking place June 25-26. The main event will June 28-July 2, and the annual Yearling Stakes Sale will be held Saturday, July 1.
To keep up with the latest news and announcements, visit their official website.
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PHILADELPHIA -- The Eagles got some good news on Monday when receiver Alshon Jeffery took part in the majority of team drills with the first-team offense, the first time he has done so in close to two weeks.
The bad news? Even with Jeffery, the offense did not play very well.
The Eagles' offense struggled on Monday during the close to three-hour session at the NovaCare Complex, their last real practice before they take the field this Thursday against the Buffalo Bills in their second preseason game.
Quarterback Carson Wentz holds a good portion of the blame for Monday's struggles, as he was not very sharp and struggled in the red zone.
Here is a breakdown of the Eagles' practice on Monday:
NEW HAVEN, Conn. — Two men suspected of a carjacking in Connecticut were killed when the stolen car crashed into a synagogue following a police chase.
New Haven police say the two suspects claimed to have a handgun and took the victim’s 2005 Toyota Highlander around 12:15 a.m. Monday. The victim was not injured.
A little more than an hour later, an officer spotted the stolen car, called for backup, and began pursuing the suspects.
The stolen car crashed into the Congregation Beth El Keser Synagogue.
The suspects’ names have not been released. New Haven police say the investigation has been turned over to the Connecticut State Police and the state’s attorney’s office.
Inman is scheduled to visit with the Cowboys this week, Clarence Hill of The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.
Inman had 810 yards for the Chargers in 2016 and generally has been efficient with his opportunities, catching 130 of 220 career targets (59.1 percent) for 1,797 yards (8.2 YPT) and eight touchdowns. It helps that most of those targets came from Philip Rivers, but the solid numbers should at least help Inman find work as a No. 4 receiver, which likely would be his calling in Dallas behind Dez Bryant, Terrance Williams and Cole Beasley. The 29-year-old is one of the better wideouts left on the market after the initial rush of free agency.
A retired judge will lead an independent review into how cases of serious sexual offences are dealt with in Northern Ireland.
It follows the high-profile rape trial of two Ulster Rugby players - Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding were acquitted of all charges following the case.
The review will examine whether defendants, as well as complainants, should be granted anonymity, as is the practice in the Republic.
It is hoped that the findings will be made available in January of next year.
Paddy Jackson speaking to reporters at the conclusion of the recent trial, where he was found not guilty on all charges.
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The National Management Emergency Agency (NEMA) on Sunday said it had evacuated 121 displaced Nigerians from Cameroon.
The Information Officer, NEMA North-East, Abdulkadir Ibrahim said in a statement that the displaced persons were evacuated to Maiduguri.
Ibrahim said that the displaced persons fled their homes in the wake of Boko Haram attack in Ngala local government area of the state.
“About 121 displaced persons of Ngala Local Government Area returned from Cameroon through Mubi in Adamawa State.
“The returnees were transported back to Maiduguri accompanied by officials of NEMA and State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA),” he said.
Ibrahim added that the displaced persons were camped at an Internally Displaced Person (IDP) camp in Gubio.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalled that over 46, 000 persons had returned to Nigeria from Cameroon in the past months.
The displaced persons were currently taking shelter at various IDP camps at Banki and Maiduguri.
Chris Evans was unable to attend the event, as he's currently starring on Broadway in Lobby Hero, but he did manage to promote the movie on NBC's Late Night With Seth Meyers Monday.
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Broken Arrow police are searching for a man they said committed an armed robbery at a convenience store on Saturday evening.
Officers were dispatched to a convenience store in the 7900 block of East Kenosha St. where they said the suspect entered the store, appeared to shop for a short while then pulled out a gun.
The suspect took an undisclosed amount of cash and then ran from the store.
BAPD describe the suspect as a white man with a slim build in his late 40s to mid-50s and about 6-feet tall.
Anyone with information about the crime or the suspect is asked to contact Det. Shannon Scott at 918-451-8200 ext 8750.
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* Q3 adjusted loss per share $0.06
* Q3 loss per share $0.33
* Q3 revenue $225.7 million
* Ruby Tuesday Inc - Board of directors will consider all strategic alternatives including, but not limited to a potential sale or merger of company
* Ruby Tuesday Inc - Has retained UBS as its financial advisor to assist in strategic alternatives process
* Ruby Tuesday Inc - Qtrly same-restaurant sales declined 4.0% compared to a 3.1% decrease
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Everyone’s favorite couple, Carmelo and Lala Anthony, have separated. The couple has been under a lot of stress as Carmelo’s position on the Knicks is likely coming to an end. Lala has reportedly moved out and gotten her own place in NY, with Carmelo likely to move when he gets traded from NY. This is a shame for the couple who has been married since 2010. So far, no divorce papers have been filed…but it’s not looking good.
This is the shopping experience most of us are used to: You go to the grocery store, grab your cart and then you go find your items on the shelves. But you don't have to do any of that at Hannaford in Rutland.
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We're looking at what a border-adjustment tax could mean for retailers; the United States' push for NATO members to spend more on defense; and the new responsibilities that come with being a physician.
Former N.C. State player Caleb Martin, left, and his twin brother, Cody Martin, have transferred from the NCSU Wolfpack to the Nevada Wolf Pack. (Yes, they spell it as two words.) And Nevada is still in the NCAA Tournament if you're looking for a team to pull for. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin signed the "Leeper Act" on Wednesday, June 14.
Bevin was the Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce in Paducah, Kentucky where he joined state and local officials to sign the recently enacted Senate Bill 11.
The legislation, known as the "Leeper Act," lifts Kentucky's 33-year-old moratorium on nuclear power plant construction.
McCracken County is home to the Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant, which produced enriched uranium from 1954 until 2013 and employed more than 1,000 residents at its peak.
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Four explosions have rocked Texas’ capital in less than three weeks and authorities say a serial bomber is likely to blame. But they don’t appear closer to making any arrests.
Three package bombs left on doorsteps over 10 days starting on March 2 killed two people and injured two others. Then, on Sunday night, an explosive triggered by a nearly invisible tripwire wire injured two more.
Police originally pointed to possible hate crimes, but the victims have now been black, Hispanic and white and from different parts of the increasingly diverse city.
They looked for common threads among those hurt and killed, but now concede that a tripwire means who gets hit could be totally random.
Investigators have been left with more questions than answers, as fear spreads through Austin.
PATASKALA, OH (WCMH) – Pataskala police say a man suspected of breaking into several cars and a home in the Pataskala area.
Pataskala police say an NBC4 viewer saw photos of the suspect on TV and tipped investigators off to his identity.
Police arrested 31-year-old Joseph L. Grutsch, 31, of Etna. A second suspect was also identified, but no charges have yet been filed against that person.
Police also recovered some property taken during the break-ins, including driver’s licenses and a social security card.
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Marine insurer Skuld has named Rachael Simpson as senior vice president at its London protection and indemnity (P&I) operations.
Simpson will focus on business development in North America and report to Matthew Burton, head of London P&I.
The executive will join in March from Steamship Mutual, where she is the underwriting manager for its American business. Prior to this, Simpson held broking roles at Aon, Benfield Corporate Risk and Marsh.
Ståle Hansen, Skuld president and CEO, said: "The North American...
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Cooler and drier air will rush into the region by Tuesday morning. A gusty breeze will dominate most of the day and last into early Wednesday. Highs will return to the 60s for Tuesday and Wednesday. Overnight lows will be in the 40s and 50s.
A warming trend begins by the end of the week. By the weekend it will be very warm with temperatures well into the 80s with a humid breeze.
Little, if any, rain is expected over the next 7 days.
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SONGS: MOLINA A MEMORIAL ELECTRIC CO. Wednesday, June 21, 8 p.m., $12$15 Motorco Music Hall, Durham www.motorcomusic.com hen the news broke on March 16, 2013, that Jason Molina had died, a shockwave of grief reverberated among everyone who knew him, either personally or through his music as Songs: Ohia and Magnolia Electric Co.
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THOMASTON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An Upson County man is in jail after being arrested for distributing child pornography.
David Batchelor, 45, was arrested Monday at his home in Thomaston, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigations (GBI). He is charged with Distribution of Child Pornography.
The GBI says Batchelor serves as Executive Administrator of the Rays of Hope Child Care Facility. He is also employed with the Department of Transportation.
Several electronic devices were seized from his home and more charges could be filed. The investigation is active and anyone with information should contact the Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s Child Exploitation and Computer Crimes Unit at 404-270-8870.
In the Greenville Police Department January activity report, there was one residential burglary, one theft from a motor vehicle, one theft of items valued at more than $500.00, three thefts of less than $500.00, one report of shoplifting, and one incident of criminal damage to property.
There were five offenses involving juveniles and four for possession or delivery of illegal drugs.
Officers issued two citations for uninsured motorists, three for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, one for illegal transportation of alcohol, six for driver’s license violations, and 12 speeding tickets.
Police made 42 traffic arrests and 26 criminal arrests and responded to two non-injury traffic accidents.
Area fire districts responded to 58 calls.
MANCHESTER, N.H. (WHDH) - Police in New Hampshire are looking for a man who snatched a purse from an elderly woman in front of her 10-year-old granddaughter, officials said.
Manchester police officers responding to a reported unarmed robbery on Wilson Street about 1:25 p.m. Monday spoke with an 83-year-old woman who said a man ran up to her as she was parking in a driveway, overpowered her, and took her purse, which contained cash, credit cards, and her bank information.
The suspect is described as a black male who was last seen wearing a gray or black coat, black pants, black shoes with white trim and a black flat-brimmed hat.
Anyone with information about the robbery is urged to call the Manchester Police Detective Division at 603-792-5500 or Manchester Crimeline at 603-624-4040.
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SES will provide a series of services for the Galileo European navigation system under a long-term agreement signed with Spaceopal, SES announced. The contract is part of the Galileo Service Operator (GSOp) framework agreement between Spaceopal – a joint venture between Telespazio and DLR GfR mbH – and the European Global Navigation Satellite System Agency (GSA).
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Sweet science pundits Joe Santoliquito, aka “Philly Joe,” and Michael Woods, aka “Brooklyn Mike,” dig up fresh news and dish spicy opinion on all facets of the fight game in this fast-moving boxing podcast. Yes, expect Philly-style decorum and Brooklyn-type diplomacy while they rap about the big bouts and famed fighters.
In this episode: Pascal wins his farewell fight, Truax upsets DeGale, Rigondeaux upsets everyone, Lomachenko is scary and more!
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Original Air Date: 5/5/2017. The damage to the Oroville Dam spillway reminded us that flooding – not drought – has historically been the biggest potential natural disaster facing our region. In partnership with the American Leadership Forum, Attorney Scott Shapiro and engineer Ric Reinhardt talk with host Scott Syphax about the risk and what is being done to protect us.
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A vehicle pursuit involving four police agencies resulted in a crash Saturday morning and a host of charges for a ... Two editors and a long-time sports photographer with The Post-Journal have been recognized by the New York State ... RANDOLPH - Yarn for Ewe is hosting two events this month that are sure to stir the creativity in attendees.
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Some tense moments this morning on the campus of the University of Alabama after the UAPD received a report of a suspicious package being placed in a mailbox behind the Rose Administration Building on University Blvd.
Police responded to the scene around 8:10 a.m. and evacuated Rose Administration as well as Adams Hall and the East Annex. A campus-wide alert was sent out at 9:10 a.m. informing campus of what was taking place,
An all clear was given at 10:20 a.m. after authorities determined the package contained clothing.
The FBI, a postal inspector and the Tuscaloosa Bomb Squad assisted in this morning’s incident.
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There are some tense times for Chelsea Houska in tonight's episode of Teen Mom 2.
During the drama-filled episode, Chelsea, who shares daughter Aubree Houska with ex Adam Lind, reveals that she recently found out that he had tested positive for meth and as a result the concerned mother of two doesn't want their daughter spending time with her father.
During the episode, the reality star opens up to the show's producer Mandi about her ex's issues with meth.
"Yeah, it's very serious—and it is scary," she said. "If I had my choice, I don't want her in the house because he's doing drugs. Obviously, he's probably doing them at his house, you know? I mean, hopefully, his parents were doing their supervision...so that she didn't see much."
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Jamie McDonnell is licking his wounds after losing his world title to a first round knockout in Japan, last week.
But he can look back with some pride on this day in 2014, when won a world title at Wembley Stadium, on the undercard of Carl Froch vs George Groves II, which attracted 80,000 boxing fans.
McDonnell stopped Thai bantamweight Tabtimdaeng Na Rachawat for the WBA “regular” world championship.
The Doncaster man won by TKO when he caught Rachawat with a left hook in the 10th - Rachawat never boxing again.
McDonnell went on a six-fight unbeaten run, before running into Naoya Inoue on Friday.
He is now moving up in weight from 118 pounds, possibly at featherweight.
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PanARMENIAN.Net - Foreign minister Edward Nalbandian and the OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs on Friday, October 6 discussed issues concerning an upcoming meeting of Armenian and Azerbaijani presidents.
Co-chairs Igor Popov of Russia, Stéphane Visconti of France and Andrew Schofer of the United States are currently on an official visit in Yerevan.
At the meeting, the sides weighed in on the current situation on the Nagorno Karabakh contact line, as well as Armenia and the co-chairs' joint efforts in the peace process.
The OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs said in a statement earlier that they are organizing a meeting between the presidents of Armenia and Azerbaijan.
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FILE - In this Oct. 28, 2017, file photo, Texas head coach Tom Herman, left, runs on the field with wide receiver John Burt, right, before an NCAA college football game with Baylor in Waco, Texas. Texas can become bowl eligible for the first time since 2014 when it plays at No. 24 West Virginia on Saturday. (AP Photo/Rod Aydelotte, File)
Texas has addressed a big position of need on the recruiting trail.
The Longhorns picked up a commitment from four-star Salt Lake City East (UT) offensive lineman Junior Angilau on Monday night, per a report from 247Sports.
Angilau committed to Texas over offers from Alabama, Oregon, USC, Utah, Washington and a number of other major programs.
At 6-foot-6, 297 pounds, Angilau is ranked as the No. 11 offensive tackle in the country and No. 3 overall prospect in the state of Utah, per 247Sports Composite.
Texas now has 19 commits in its 2018 class.
SOUTH WINDSOR, Conn. (WTNH) — A South Windsor man is facing charges after he allegedly drove drunk early Wednesday morning.
Police say around 12:30 a.m., a South Windsor Police officer stopped a vehicle on Sullivan Avenue for a violation. The police officer suspected that the operator, 22-year-old James Calvert was under the influence of alcohol. After conducting a series of roadside sobriety tests, police arrested Calvert.
Calvert is being charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs/alcohol and failure to have headlamps lit. Officials say he was released on a $500 bond and is scheduled to appear at Manchester Superior Court on February 27, 2017.
If you work near the White House, don't have a car, and want to keep your commute under an hour, you could live in Gaithersburg, Md., or Reston, Va., both about 20 miles away. But you'd have trouble doing the same from just across the Anacostia River in neighborhoods near the southern tip of the District, roughly seven miles away, or from close-in areas of Prince George's County.
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St Andrew’s College and DSG Grade 10 Design class visited the Volkswagen factory and Auto Pavilion in Uitenhage last week and had a tour of the factory where the VW Polo is built. The pupils enjoyed a nostalgic display of old VW cars and interactive activities. It was an enjoyable experience by all pupils.
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WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. and House Majority Whip Steve Scalise is in critical condition after he was shot this morning while practicing for the Congressional Baseball Game.
MedStar Washington Hospital gave the update on the Metairie Republican’s condition in a Twitter post about 1:30 p.m.
Scalise had been listed in stable condition earlier in the day.
Rep. Scalise was critically injured and remains in critical condition. The other patient is in good condition. — MedStar Washington (@MedStarWHC) June 14, 2017
Scalise and four other people were shot this morning in Alexandria, Virginia, while practicing for the baseball game. Scalise was on deck when he was shot in the hip. He was said to be in good spirits and had spoken to his wife on the phone before going into surgery.
The gunman, 66-year-old James Hodgkinson of Belleville, Illinois, was shot and later died of his injuries.
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* Myriad Genetics -published third clinical validation study and second clinical utility study for its mypath melanoma test
* Myriad Genetics Inc says will submit reimbursement dossier to medicare and private insurers three months earlier than expected
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DECATUR - State Senator Chapin Rose believes bioprocessing research, development and production could create up to 20,000 new jobs for the central Illinois economy over the next decade.
Rose escorted state, city and agricultural leaders on a tour of the James R. Randall Research Lab and the Midwest Inland Port at ADM on Monday.
“Central Illinois is perfectly suited to be the world leader of the new bioprocessing industry with the production and shipping capacity of Decatur and the new $26 million Integrated Bioprocessing Research Lab (IBRL) at the University of Illinois,” Rose stated.
“We’ve got the material, we’ve got the production, we’ve got the shipping and we’ve got the research and the brain power,” Rose told WAND’s Doug Wolfe.
Bioprocessing will convert petroleum based products into corn and soybean based products with the potential for thousands of jobs boosting the central Illinois agricultural economy.
David Dean was charged with having sex with a girl under the age of 16, according to police. (South Windsor police)
A 21-year-old South Windsor man faces sexual assault charges for having a sexual relationship with a minor.
Police said they arrested David Dean on Friday.
They said the arrest stemmed from an investigation into a complaint that he had a sexual relationship with a person under the age of 16.
Investigators said they obtained two arrest warrants, which were served on Friday morning.
Dean was charged with multiple counts of risk of injury to a minor, second-degree sexual assault and disorderly conduct.
He was held on an $800,000 court-set bond.
He'll face a judge on Monday.
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Since she was a child, Dawn Tiegs has wanted to be a nurse. In March, Tiegs became the new director of nursing at Primrose Retirement Community of Gillette.
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Nigerian international Hope Akpan has linked up with English League one outfit, Bradford City, on a two-year contract from Burton Albion.
Akpan, 26, joined the football club on a free transfer, becoming the club’s ninth signing of the summer.
The midfielder, who has been capped at international level by Nigeria, has now joined up with his new team mates at their pre-season Cheshire training camp.
He said: “We are really pleased to get Hope into the building,” Bradford City head coach, Michael Collins was quoted as saying on the club’s official website.
“We already had excellent quality in that area (midfield), but Hope will add to that whilst also offering a strong physical presence.
“The intensity of the league demands we have quality in all departments to cope, and we feel like we are getting there now.”
Martin rushed 10 times for 26 yards and a touchdown and brought in two of three targets for 24 yards in Sunday's 24-21 loss to the Lions. He also lost a fumble.
Afforded lead-back duties in his return from a one-game absence due to a concussion, Martin's day started off reasonably well, as he opened the scoring for the Buccaneers with a one-yard touchdown run late in the first quarter. However, he ultimately lost a second-quarter fumble and finished with under 3.0 yards per carry for the fourth time in the last five games. Given that Peyton Barber ultimately out-touched Martin by a 12-10 margin on the ground and averaged 4.8 yards per tote, the latter could be officially relegated to backup status in Week 15 versus the Falcons.
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Trump asks why he didn't receive an apology from ABC over "horrible statements" said about him. "Maybe I just didn't get the call?" he tweeted.
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MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia's Foreign Ministry on Wednesday slammed Ukraine's staged murder of Russian journalist Arkady Babchenko was an "anti-Russian provocation."
Babchenko, a dissident journalist who was reported murdered in Kiev, dramatically reappeared alive on Wednesday in the middle of a briefing by Ukrainian security officials about his own killing. He said had been part of a special Ukrainian operation to thwart a Russian attempt on his life.
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“For me, the job of writing is pretty uphill most of the time,” writes novelist Mark Haddon. Like many of the 60 some contributors to Light the Dark , Haddon can’t remember deciding to become a writerâ€”it just sort of always was his state of being. A collection of short essays by writers from many fields, Light the Dark isn’t a how-to but an engaging exploration of inspiration. Specifically: the essayists identify the single line of text that most inspired them to write. Selections range widely from the Bible to the liner notes of Miles Davis’ Bitches Brew . Michael Chabon cites Jorge Luis Borges’ story “The Aleph,” which, he aptly describes it, “fully integrates an encounter with the infinite into the consciousness of what feels like a living, breathing human being.” Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy looks at lyric writing and aspires to say “much more than what you should be able to say in so few words.” In another word: poetry.
HUTCHINSON, Kan. (AP) – Irrigation projects that aim to improve Kansas’s diminishing underground water supply will be showcased across the state this month.
The Hutchinson News reports that the state’s more than 15 Water Technology Farms will show farmers in western Kansas how to use less irrigation water on their crops.
One technology is a precision mobile drip irrigation system that aims to increase efficiency.
The first technology farms were implemented in 2016. They test the latest irrigation equipment on a large level.
Gov. Sam Brownback began working on a plan to preserve the state’s water resources shortly after taking office. Irrigation wells are drawing water from the Ogallala Aquifer at a rate that could leave the aquifer 70 percent depleted by 2064.
More than 95 percent of that water is used for irrigation.
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Malawi VP Chilima in Benin for Malabo Montpellier Forum
Vice President Dr. Saulos Chilima arrived safely in Cotonou, Benin Monday afternoon around 2PM and was received at Benin Airport by Benin government officials before meeting Minister of State for Planning and Development, Dr. Abdouleyi Bio Tchane who is second in in command in the Benin …
Lou Williams has been the subject of many many trade targets from both fans and the media, and for a rightful reason. Yes, we couldn't have won much games without him.
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Government says there is need to provide necessary support to local contractors for them to graduate to large scale level.
Speaking during a media briefing in Kasama district, Northern Province Minister Brian Mundubile said Government is working on modalities aimed at graduating local contractors from being subcontractors to main contractors.
Mr. Mundubile said with many capital projects, local contractors are benefiting little especially in road construction.
He said this is mainly due to lack of competency in specialised fields.
The Minister stated that Government wants to start considering small scale contractors for big contracts especially those with traceable work background.
Mr. Mundubile said this will call for routine engagement of contractors to enable them to gain more experience.
He further challenged all small-scale contractors in the region to improve their skills.
Radulov had an assist during a 4-2 loss to Winnipeg on Sunday.
In his first season with Dallas, Radulov has continued to fill the scoresheet with points all year, and has been especially hot since the turn of the calendar, reeling off 31 tallies (11 goals, 20 assists) during 33 games in 2018. The 31-year-old has also been logging big minutes -- his 19:51 of ice time is second on the team among forwards -- while enjoying a steady presence on the first power-play unit, and his 63 points (25 goals, 38 assists) in 73 games is already a career high. The Russian has been a driving force all year, and there's no reason he can't keep up his pace the remainder of 2017-18.
A vehicle crash takes seconds to happen. But sometimes, police keep the roads closed hours after an incident occurs. Why is that necessary? HPD Det. Parker Bode joined Wake Up 2day to talk about the importance of closing freeways and other streets involved in crash for a long period of time.
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Oregon State Police arrested two people out of Twin Falls, Idaho, after a high-speed chase that reached speeds of 100 mph Saturday evening. Over the weekend officers received an attempt to locate call for a man who had warrants for his arrest for homicide and unlawful possession of a firearm.
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Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with surfer Kelly Slater, then discusses the science of surfing with Chuck Nice and William Finnegan.
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DENVER x2013 The minimum wage will begin to rise, it will be tougher to amend the state constitution, and primary elections will change with the new year.Along with state amendments and propositions approved by voters in November and signed into law this week by Gov. John Hickenlooper,...
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Rangers defender Bruno Alves is to join newly-promoted Serie A side Parma.
Reports in Italy claim the Portuguese veteran has agreed a one-year deal to return to the Italian top-flight and has reportedly already arrived to seal the deal.
The 36-year-old's future had been on hold while he was competing in the World Cup but he could be set for a switch away from Ibrox, according to Sky Italia.
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Alves previously spent one year with Cagliari and his future at Ibrox has looked uncertain after Steven Gerrard signed defensive duo Connor Goldson and Nikola Katic last month.
The Rangers boss admitted he would be speak to the defender to clear up his future at Ibrox.
Gerrard said last month that he would until Portugal's tournament was over and they were dumped at the last 16 stage by Uruguay on Saturday evening.
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Medical examiners have identified a man killed in a hit-and-run crash on April 25.
According to the Clark County Coroner’s Office, 62-year-old Glen Bradley died from blunt force injuries sustained in the crash.
Las Vegas Metro police said Bradley was crossing eastbound Charleston Boulevard, near Eastern Avenue, outside of a marked crosswalk when he was hit by a 1999 Chrysler LHS.
Bradley was taken to University Medical Center where he was later pronounced dead.
The driver left the scene of the crash and left his vehicle about two miles away, where police later found it.
Anyone with information on the crash is urged to contact Metro’s Collision Investigation Section at 702-828-4060. To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555.
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Story highlights Russia signs a resolution to give names to 5 formerly nameless islands on the Kuril chain
Japan responds by lodging a formal protest
(CNN) Japan has lodged a formal protest against Russia's naming of five uninhabited islands in the disputed Kuril chain, north of Japan's Hokkaido island.
"Such moves go against our country's stance and is extremely regrettable," said Japan's chief Cabinet secretary Yoshihide Suga during a press conference Tuesday.
The 56-island Kuril chain has been a sore spot in Japan-Russia relations for the past 72 years.
The Kuril Islands sit on routes the Russian navy can use to get into the open Pacific.
The chain became part of Russia with the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991 but Japan claims four islands it refers to as the "Northern Territories."
The long-standing territorial dispute has prevented both countries from signing a peace treaty to end World War II.
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This enhanced episode unwraps the facts behind the illegal drug trade, Mexican cartel trafficking and tourist industry in Las Vegas.
It’s all up to Doug Fister.
The Boston Red Sox trail the Houston Astros 2-0 in their American League Division Series matchup after back-to-back 8-2 losses to Houston. And Boston will hand the ball to the veteran right-hander in Game 3 to extend its season.
So why did manager John Farrell elect to give Fister the Game 3 start over Rick Porcello and Eduardo Rodriguez?
Boston’s skipper noted the addition of left-hander David Price to the Red Sox’s bullpen, as well as the quality stuff that Fister has featured over the past month as reasons for giving him the ball Sunday at Fenway Park.
To hear more from Farrell, check out the video above from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank.
The EUR/USD daily Forex chart has had 2 legs down from a wedge rally. It is around a 50% pullback, the November 21 major higher low, and the 20-day exponential moving average. But, Friday was only a doji and it was the 6th bar without a pullback.
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DETROIT (AP) — A proposed class-action lawsuit has been filed by three employees against Fiat Chrysler and United Auto Workers in connection with a federal corruption investigation.
The Detroit News and Detroit Free Press report Monday that the suit alleges union dues paid from 2009 to 2015 may have been spent on tainted or illegal bargaining.
Former Fiat Chrysler executive Al Iacobelli (IKE'-uh-belly) handled labor relations and admitted that he was trying to gain an advantage for the automaker. He has pleaded guilty to paying $1.5 million in cash and gifts to high-ranking UAW members.
Then-UAW vice president General Holiefield was charged in the case, but died in 2015. His wife also is charged.
The money for the scheme came from the UAW-Chrysler National Training Center in Detroit.
UAW denies the payments influenced contract bargaining.
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An early jump on the school year for students in the SAISD.
The District’s Leslie Price tells us they are heading back to the classroom today. So why the early start?
“We want to encourage students success in every way possible. So we are going back two weeks early to allow students time to take their end of semester exams before they go off for the winter break. So there’s not that two week delay between the semester closing and the time they take their tests.”
Price says drivers need to be aware that students in SAISD are back at school so watch for busses and those flashing yellow lights at crosswalks.
She says some schools have updates and changes to policies and start times so head to your students school website to learn more.
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HOUSTON— It's a story all too common these days! Immigration Officers and a case of mistaken identity.
Immigration Officers brought Juan Francisco Rodriguez and his family to the steps of the ICE building in north Houston Monday to check in after a case of mistaken identity.
"I was driving my truck I was about to go to work you know and these guys they just stop me for nothing. It was confuse man, they were looking for Marcus Arredondo and they got the wrong guy," Rodriguez said.
Anytime a family member is taken into custody they could be deported.
"My kids need me," Said Rodriguez. "I am the father and mother for these kids."
Thankfully for the Rodriguez family, Christmas came early in the form of a reprieve and he will remain with his kids for another year.
SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) — Kansas City Royals left-hander Brian Flynn is expected to be sidelined for eight weeks after falling through a barn roof at his Oklahoma residence.
The Royals said Tuesday that Flynn broke a rib and had three minor vertebrae fractures.
Flynn, who went to Wichita State, had a 2.60 ERA in one start and 35 relief appearances last season, allowing 38 hits in 55 2/3 innings. In 12 relief appearances from July 31-Sept. 6, Flynn did not allow an earned run.
Flynn appeared in just one minor league game in 2015 before a shoulder injury. The Royals acquired Flynn after the 2014 season from the Miami Marlins for pitcher Aaron Crow.
A gay couple in Missoula, Montana was reportedly assaulted this weekend upon leaving a bar, The Rhino, circa midnight Saturday. The incident occurred as both men held hands as they walked back to their vehicle.
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YOUNGSTOWN — Reports said a 25-year-old woman early Sunday evening was treated at ValleyCare North Side Medical Center after she was sprayed in the face with a chemical spray and hit in the buttocks by a car driven by a woman with whom she was having an argument.
Reports said police were called abut 9:05 p.m. Sunday to the hospital, where the woman told them a couple of hours earlier, she was at a Logan Avenue gas station when she saw the suspect, the subject of a Facebook feud.
The woman told police she was sprayed in the face then run over when she tried to run back to her car.
Detectives are investigating.
More does are becoming aggressive in Cranbrook and Kimberley.
This from WildsafeBC Kimberley-Cranbrook Community Coordinator Danica Rousey as she says local reports to the provincial RAPP line went up in June.
Rousey says there’s a difference between protective and aggressive deer.
“They won’t just try to shield their young.” saus Rousey. “By presenting the possibility that deer may actively try to injure an animal, such as a dog or coyote and potentially even a human by approaching the fawn, we hope to stress it is very important for people and their dogs to stay away from the deer.”
Rousey adds does could signal an impending attack by lowering their head and laying their ears back.
She says it’s important to have dogs on leashes within city limits but if a doe approaches your dog its best to let the leash go.
– Danica Rousey, WildSafeBC Kimberley-Cranbrook community coordinator
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Dylan and Helstrom dated from 1957 to 1958, when they both attended Hibbing High School in Minnesota. She left a strong impression on the young troubadour, who later compared her to Brigitte Bardot in his memoir Chronicles: Volume One.
But there remains some speculation about the real identity of the "Girl From The North Country." Some believe the song to be about Dylan's later girlfriends Bonnie Beecher or 1Suze Rotolo (who actually appears with him on the cover of The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan). However, the lyrics about freezing rivers and winds that "hit heavy on the borderline" suggest northern Minnesota.
Casey lived in Minneapolis for a while before eventually moving to Los Angeles in the 1970s, where she worked as a secretary on movie sets. Read more - here.
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Pharrell Williams didn't come to Paris Fashion Week to blend in.
He arrived at the Chanel Haute Couture show draped in Chanel — of course — and one eye-catching accessory.
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Williams is wearing a Richard Mille RM 70-01 Tourbillon Alain Prost Watch, which retails at $815,500.
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Williams finished the look with cropped jeans and polished black shoes.
The watches were made in honor of four-time Formula One World Champion Alain Prost, who helped design the watch to support cycling.
Each watch sold comes with a hand-painted road bike developed by Prost and Mille.
Tavita Pritchard is expected to be promoted to become Stanford’s new offensive coordinator, a source has told SI. The 30-year-old former Cardinal quarterback will replace Mike Bloomgren, who left to become the new head coach at Rice.
Pritchard joined the Stanford staff in Palo Alto since 2010, eventually working his way up to quarterbacks coach and recruiting coordinator. Pritchard was the quarterback who led Stanford to a massive upset of USC in 2007, Jim Harbaugh’s first season as head coach. Pritchard, making his first career start, threw a 10-yard touchdown pass on fourth-and-goal with 49 seconds left to help the Cardinal, a 41-point underdog, knock off the No. 1 Trojans at home, 24–23.
The 21-year-old model and the rapper have been rumoured to be dating since August last year, and their relationship has been going from strength to strength as they were reportedly seen getting close when the brunette beauty supported her beau as he performed at the #WeedMapsOasis party at the three-day festival in California. An onlooker told People magazine: "Kendall showed up with a posse just for him and they were all over each other."
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Strange video out of Florida shows a man running away from a flock of peacocks.He wasn't afraid of the birds. He was getting chased by them after he tried to snatch one.Surveillance video shows the man prowling outside a home, trying to catch an exotic bird."He came to my property. He wandered to my porch, very disturbing," Virginia Jasper said.After several attempts, he finally gets his hands on one, apparently even plucking some of its feathers in the process.The video shows him with a bird tucked under his arm, sprinting to his truck with an angry mob of peacocks on his tail.Neighbors said the birds soil their front yards, roofs and cars and want them gone, but they don't want them removed by someone trying to steal them."It's somebody invading, that's not right," a resident said.Neighbors said they don't recognize the thief's truck, and they don't believe he lives in the area.
MANILA, March 18 (Reuters) - A fire broke out at a hotel in the Philippine capital on Sunday, killing four people and trapping several on the fifth floor, a rescue official said.
About 20 people were trapped in the Manila Pavilion Hotel, Johnny Yu, chief of the Manila Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office, told radio station dZMM.
“We have reports coming in from the Bureau of Fire Protection that they saw from the fifth floor 19 to 20 trapped victims but they are alive,” Yu said.
It was not immediately clear how the fire started. The hotel is owned by Waterfront Philippines Inc. (Reporting by Neil Jerome Morales, Peter Blaza and Romeo Ranoco; Writing by Neil Jerome Morales; Editing by Nick Macfie)
The Midland High Bulldogs and the Lee Rebels went head to head in a much needed win for both teams.
The Rebels came out on top 56-49 and snapped their 11 game losing streak handing the Bulldogs their third straight loss.
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Tavares will return to his natural center position versus the Penguins on Tuesday, Jordan Lauterbach of Newsday reports.
The experiment of Tavares playing left wing actually only lasted a few shifts. Once the Isles got behind by two goals, coach Doug Weight put Tavares between his usual linemates, Josh Bailey and Anders Lee. That trio is expected to remain together on the Isles top line versus Pittsburgh on Tuesday.
EN BANC.ATTORNEYS FOR APPELLANT: OFFICE OF THE STATE PUBLIC DEFENDER BY: MOLLIE MARIE McMILLINGEORGE T. HOLMESALVIN BROWN ATTORNEY FOR APPELLEE: OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL BY: LISA L. BLOUNT DISTRICT ATTORNEY: ROBERT SHULER SMITH A 1. A Hinds County jury found Alvin Brown guilty of manslaughter and four counts of aggravated assault. The circuit court sentenced Brown to twenty years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections for manslaughter and ten years for each aggravated assault conviction, with the aggravated assault sentences to run concurrently with each other and consecutively to the manslaughter sentence.
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EDWARDSVILLE The Edwardsville Community Foundation just completed a new six-week Community Sharing Program designed to raise donations for three local nonprofits and the special projects they are working to complete. The three nonprofits are The Edwardsville Children's Museum, The Main Street Community Center, and The Watershed Nature Center.
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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) - Lane Kiffin isn’t sticking around to run Alabama’s offense in the national championship game.
Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban said Monday that Kiffin will leave to focus on his new job as Florida Atlantic’s head coach. Incoming offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian will replace him for the Jan. 9 game against Clemson in Tampa, Florida.
Saban says he and Kiffin spoke following the semifinal game against Washington. He said with the time demands of handling both jobs, “we recognized that it is best for our players, and for Lane, that we allow him to turn his full attention to his new head coaching role at FAU.”
Kiffin says it “was a very difficult decision, but it’s a decision made in the best interests of the program.”
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Fans Accuse Oge Okoye Of Flaunting Butt Pad, Actress Reacts
Nollywood actress, Oge Okoye came under heavy criticism earlier today after she shared a photo online which led her fans to believe her backside is far from natural. The actress who was some months ago embroiled in an Instagram dog theft scandal was not spared as fans came all out for her. Read some of…
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This is a Civil Defense Sewage Spill update message for Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at 9 a.m. Kailua Bay remains closed due to a sewage spill, from Kamakahonu Beach to Hulihee Palace out to sea 1,000 feet.
Additional water samples had to be taken yesterday and results are expected later today.
Please stay out of the water and do not fish in this area until tests indicate bacteria levels are normal.
The Department of Environmental Management reports that work continues on repairs to the ruptured main at Alii Drive. and Palani Road.
Traffic delays are expected in this area during repairs, please use alternate routes.
You will be notified as the situation changes.
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Manufacturer’s next flagship model will be unveiled on February 26 in Barcelona
Huawei has confirmed that it will launch its new flagship P10 smartphone at Mobile World Congress on February 26.
The device will be unveiled at an event hosted by Richard Yu, taking place at the Italian Pavilion in the Spanish city.
On its Twitter and Facebook pages, the manufacturer has posted: ‘Barcelona. 26.02.17. Stay tuned… The #HuaweiP10 is coming’, followed by a 20 second teaser video.
Following P9 success
The device will be the follow up to last year’s successful flagship P9 smartphone, which was unveiled last April.
In January, the manufacturer revealed that sales of the product had surpassed 10 million units globally since launch.
Additionally, according to recent figures from IDC, Huawei’s smartphone shipments surged 30.2 per cent last year to 139.3 million units.
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DECEMBER 22 & 23 – HARD ROCK ROCKSINO NORTHFIELD PARK
Tickets for both the December 22 and 23 shows will be honored at the re-scheduled dates, which will be announced shortly.
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INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Queens of the Stone Age frontman Joshua Homme has apologized after a photographer claimed the singer kicked her camera while she photographed the band’s concert in Southern California.
Photographer Chelsea Lauren said on Instagram that she sought medical treatment after the camera smashed into her face from the kick Saturday night at a radio station’s annual Christmas event. Video posted to social media shows Homme swinging his leg and connecting with the camera while playing guitar at the Forum near Los Angeles.
Homme said on Twitter Sunday that he was “in a state of being lost in performance” and thought he was kicking lighting equipment on state. He says it was unintentional and he hopes Lauren accepts his apology.
Emails seeking further comment from Homme’s representatives were not immediately returned.
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Ecuador judge orders ex-President Rafael Correa jailed for failing to appear in court as part of kidnapping probe
LONDON (AP) - Britain's High Court has dismissed a lawsuit against an IVF clinic by a man who says his ex-wife forged his signature to conceive a child using an egg fertilized with his sperm.
A judge said the clinic hadn't been negligent, but slammed the "desperate, dishonest" behavior of the man's former wife.
The man, identified only as ARB, says his ex-wife forged his name on a consent-to-thaw form for an embryo the couple had frozen before their split.
The embryo was transplanted at a London clinic in October 2010 and a daughter born the following summer.
ARB sued, seeking damages to cover the cost of the child's upkeep.
Judge Robert Jay ruled in the clinic's favor Friday but said his judgment was "a complete personal and moral vindication for ARB."
YEREVAN. – President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan on Friday received Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) Minsk Group Co-Chairs Igor Popov (Russia), Stéphane Visconti (France) and Andrew Schofer (US), as well as Ambassador Andrzej Kasprzyk, Personal Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office.
The interlocutors discussed the avenues for pushing the Nagorno-Karabakh peace process forward, including by way of organizing another talk between the presidents of Armenia and Azerbaijan, and reflected on the present-day situation at the Karabakh conflict zone, press office of the President informed Armenian News-NEWS.am.
Also, the discussants underscored the parties’ dedication to the commitments to a peaceful settlement of this conflict.
Guitarist Brandon Ross leads his jazz-black rock trio Harriet Tubman with bravura and unabashed love of vivid distortion, evoking what Sonny Sharrock might be doing if still alive, but with a more poetic control of sonics. Ross howls at the moon with beautiful abandon. Guest trumpeter Wadada Leo Smith unfurls deep textures, sustaining eternally spatial and grand pronouncements. “Nina Simone” paints a songful and pain-felt portrait of the black singer-songwriter who invoked social justice with unmatched power and poignance. Here, Smith lacerates and burnishes his notes magnificently, bleeding in the glistening sunlight of truth. Drummer J.T. Lewis punches and slashes like a black man who defiantly matters. It closes gratifyingly with the almost submerged-sounding blues reverie, “Sweet Araminta,” referencing slave liberator Harriet Tubman’s birth name.
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Local farmer, Kevin Zylstra, has found a solution for leftover ag and silage plastic.
Since starting his baling business in 2015, Zylstra came across one common question. “Customers started asking me what they could do with the plastic around the bales,” he said. This prompted Zylstra to look into possible ways to dispose of the plastic, other than just throwing it away. He was referred to Revolution Plastics, which provides farms and dairies with on-farm ag and silage plastic collection.
Revolution Plastics would provide service for farms in Southwest Minnesota with enough interest from local farmers. “They bring a free dumpster out and you fill it up with the plastic,” said Zylstra. “Once it’s full you call them and they’ll come pick it up for free.” Each individual farm would receive their own dumpster.
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PALMETTO, Fla. - Two parents are in jail after their two-year-old son was found with cocaine and marijuana in his system, the Manatee County Sheriff's Office said.
The child was found unresponsive in his bed on May 14 and appeared to be having a seizure. The drugs were discovered in his system while being treated at a hospital, the sheriff's office said.
The child's parents, Kierstyn Lapek, 23, and Devon Barendse, 28, both of 21st Street East, were arrested Wednesday and each face a charge of child neglect with great bodily harm.
The child was released from the hospital.
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On the 103rd anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, thousands of Angelenos marched near Hollywood Boulevard in a sea of blue, red and orange flags, donning black shirts that read "Our wounds are still open."
The genocide began in 1915 and resulted in the deaths of as many as 1.5 million Armenians. Turkey has denied it occurred.
Participants called on the U.S. government to officially recognize the Armenian genocide. Organized by the Unified Young Armenians and the Armenian Genocide Committee in two separate rallies, marchers embarked on a circular route that began near Little Armenia and ended at the Turkish Consulate.
Take a look at the thousands of marchers who waved flags and signs to denounce the Armenian genocide.
LOS ANGELES — Walker Buehler, the Dodgers' prized pitching prospect, has been optioned to Class A Rancho Cucamonga, although the right-hander could be back in the majors this weekend.
Buehler made his first big league start on Monday night against Miami. The 23-year-old allowed four hits over five scoreless innings and struck out five, but didn't factor in the decision in the Dodgers' 2-1 win.
Manager Dave Roberts said the team wanted to keep Buehler in the same time zone and nearby so it would have the option of starting him on Saturday at San Francisco.
In a related move, the Dodgers selected the contract of right-hander Daniel Hudson from Triple-A Oklahoma City, bringing the big-league roster to 40.
Former world No.1 female golfer Park In-bee has won the Bank of Hope Founders Cup, lifting her first Ladies Professional Golf Association(LPGA) tour trophy in a year.
The South Korean finished 19-under 269 at the Wildfire Golf Club in the U.S. state of Arizona on Sunday, after a solid performance which included five birdies. With the victory, she won 225-thousand dollars in prize money.
It is her 19th career LPGA win. She captured her previous title on the LPGA at the HSBC Women’s Champions in March of last year.
YEREVAN. – The American dollar’s (USD) exchange rate against the Armenian dram (AMD) comprised AMD 478.27/$1 in Armenia on Monday; this is down by AMD 0.25 from the previous business day in the country, informed the press service of the Central Bank of Armenia.
The exchange rate for one euro was AMD 564.31 (up by AMD 1.67), that of one British pound was AMD 620.56 (up by AMD 0.35), and the rate of one Russian ruble was AMD 8 (up by AMD 0.05) in the country.
In addition, one gram of silver, gold and platinum amounted to AMD 262.79, AMD 19,776.02 and AMD 15,130.71, respectively.
The NASDAQ OMX Armenia stock exchange, however, saw no USD trading on Monday.
After a bit of confusion, there is clarity in Nevada. Floyd Mayweather's promotional company, Mayweather Promotions, was approved to promote a boxing event on Aug. 26 by the Nevada State Athletic Commission on Wednesday.
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A man wanted as a material witness to a homicide in Iowa was arrested Sunday by U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations at the International Falls Port of Entry. CBP officers arrested Abraham Roberts, 38, after a name check revealed that Roberts was the subject of a warrant.
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Girl Scouts creating Modesto STEM center
The Girl Scouts Heart of Central California council is creating a STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) center and maker space behind its Oakdale Road office in Modesto.
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A four-car crash left a Cullompton road blocked on Monday morning.
Police were called at 9.45am to reports of a crash involving four vehicles on the A373 between Broad road in Dulford and Catkins in Kerswell.
Highways England have been called to recover one of the vehicles involved in the crash.
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An Audi A3 Sport, a Kia Rio, a Ford Van and a Isuzu pick-up truck were involved in the crash.
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The road was blocked in both directions.
Police say that there aren’t any reports of injuries, but an ambulance has been called as a precaution.
Sales of disposable nappies, loo roll and tissues have hit rock bottom with a staggering £81.7 million wiped off the paper products market in the past year, according to a new report.
It comes as leading supermarkets launched an array of price cutting campaigns, with cash-strapped British shoppers increasingly opting for cheaper products over their more luxurious counterparts.
Nappies were 2016's biggest loser with a hefty 14.1 per cent fall in value sales - some £57 million less than was spent in - as budget-conscious parents scoured the High Street in search of the best value buys.
Sales of facial tissues slumped by 4.7per cent - or £9.8 million - while toilet tissue was down by 1.3per cent - worth an annual £14.2 million, data from analysts Nielsen also shows.
The Albany Dougherty Drug Unit Friday night held an operation targeting prostitutes across Albany.
A number of undercover A.D.D.U. agents patrolled several areas in East and West Albany, where they have received complaints about prostitution activity.
The agents only made one arrest in tonight's operation, charging a man who was dressed as a woman, for soliciting sex for money.
The A.D.D.U. commander says he thinks the cold weather might have made most prostitutes stay off the streets.
Police officials say prostitution leads to other crime issues.
"If we handle or deal with that, I believe that we put a dent in some of the crime issues that we have," said Major Prurince Dice. "That may be drug-related or possibly gang-related."
Major Dice said his agents would do more prostitution stings in the future, to keep the crimes out of Albany.
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Nokia has announced it will re-launch the world’s most loved mobile phone - the Nokia 3310!
The Nokia 3310 was first launched in 2000 and some people are still using them.
To date, 126 millions Nokia 3310 phones have been sold.
The 3310 won cult status because of its near indestructible durability. It also featured much loved games such as ‘Snake II’ and ‘Space Impact’.
The new incarnation of the phone will be sold for just €59 and will be launched at the Mobile World Congress later this month.
The battery life on the new 3310 is expected to much greater than the power used to operate modern day smart phones.
Hannah Fraser, 24, of Craigmore Street, admitted wilfully or recklessly destroying another person’s property after kicking two paint tins down a flight of stairs and damaging a carpet.
The incident took place in Craigmore Street on May 21.
Fraser pleaded guilty via letter to the charges against her and sentencing was deferred until August 22 for a personal appearance.
March 29 Chinese conglomerate CEFC China said on Wednesday it would acquire an about 20 percent stake in U.S. brokerage Cowen Group Inc for about $100 million.
CEFC China has also agreed to provide Cowen with $175 million in debt financing, the companies said.
CEFC will pay $18 for each Cowen Class A share, representing a 29.5 percent premium to the stock's Tuesday close. (Reporting by Sruthi Shankar in Bengaluru; Editing by Saumyadeb Chakrabarty)
Vandals have once again targeted cables outside homes in Clitheroe to the dismay of residents.
However, instead of just cutting the satellite and aerial cables at homes on Waterloo Road they have this time completely removed the cables.
Four residents have reported cables stolen from their homes overnight last night to police and anyone with information about the incident is asked to call the police by dialling 101.
Earlier this week, from Sunday night into Monday, the Sky and telephone lines belonging to around 10 homes on Waterloo Road were sabotaged. Meanwhile, other residents discovered the wiring had been cut, leaving them without broadband and unable to watch television.
After hearing about the first incident, kind-hearted engineers from Accrington Aerials Ltd came to the aid of the residents and repaired the damage for free.
They subsequently received praise from the Rev. Andy Froud, priest-in-charge of Clitheroe Parish Church, who said their actions "restores my faith in human nature".
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Police investigate the scene of a shooting at the El Bronco Bar in Aurora in this November 2014 file photo. The man charged with killing one man and injuring two others in a 2014 shooting at Bronco Bar in Aurora was convicted Friday on multiple charges including first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder.
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The Dodgers and former World Series hero Kirk Gibson have joined forces on a ticket-price increase that should be easy for fans to rally around.
Gibson, whose dramatic Game 1 walk-off homer off Oakland Athletics closer Dennis Eckersley catapulted the Dodgers toward their last championship in 1988, and the team announced on Monday that the seat in the right-field pavilion where the home-run ball landed will be painted blue and signed by Gibson.
The price of Seat 1 in Row D of Section 302, normally about $50 a game, will be raised to $150 a game this season, with $100 from each ticket going to the Kirk Gibson Foundation to help raise funds for Parkinson’s disease research.
“Anything anybody can to do help raise funds for and the awareness of Parkinson’s, I’m very interested in talking to,” Gibson, who was diagnosed with the disease in 2015, said on a conference call.
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A murder mystery that began two months ago when the body of a 30-year-old Chinese immigrant was found in a trash bin in a dark Merced alleyway ended Friday with the arrest of a 50-year-old San Francisco man in a case police say involves romantic entanglements, human trafficking, and deadly violence. Lijun Wang came to the United States from China in February 2016 and worked in an “indentured servant capacity” as a prostitute to pay off her debt to the people who helped pay her way across the Pacific Ocean. A year later, she was dead, her body dumped in a trash bin in an alleyway in the 3100 block of G Street. Video by Rob Parsons/Merced Sun-Star
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Hundreds of Indiana's least-populated townships face forced mergers with their neighbors in what would be the most significant overhaul of the local governments since a gubernatorial commission called for their elimination a decade ago.
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A bill backed by Indiana House Republican leaders would require the consolidation of townships with fewer than 1,200 residents. The House is expected to vote Monday on whether to endorse the plan and send it on the Senate for consideration.
Advocates of township consolidation say it will lead to cost savings and better services in areas with few residents.
Township supporters argue that it is the level of government closest to the people and the most responsive. Some question whether focusing only on the smallest townships would result in much savings.
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The three final All-Stars visit the Calamigos Ranch in Malibu, Fla., where they participate in a final challenge before the final two are chosen.
A man is in the hospital after he was shot in Orange Mound early Monday morning.
The man was shot around 2:30 a.m. at Ethel Street and Park Avenue, according to Memphis Police Department.
The victim told officers four men in hoodies walked up to him and shot him several times. He was taken to the hospital in critical condition.
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May 3 Unilever Plc
* Unilever prices $3.15billion bond on the us market
* Has on 2 May 2017 priced a quadruple-tranche $3.15 billion bond on u.s. Market
* $ 800 million 1.80 per cent fixed rate notes are due 5 May 2020
* $ 850 million 2.20 per cent fixed rate notes are due 5 May 2022
* $ 500 million 2.60 per cent fixed rate notes are due 5 May 2024
* $ 1 billion 2.90 per cent fixed rate notes are due 5 May 2027
* Bond offering is scheduled to close on 5 May 2017. Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom: +91 80 6749 1136)
Sun & clouds, breezy for Saturday
There will be a high of 76 degrees with a mostly sunny sky and breezy conditions for Saturday, according to WINK Meteorologist Brooke Silverang.
“You can leave your umbrellas at home, because there is no rain expected for today,” Silverang said. “But we could see a few passing showers on Sunday.”
View an hourly forecast here.
Jamaica's track and field team has made a typically fast start, arriving well ahead of time for next month's Commonwealth Games.
The Caribbean nation's superstar athletes including the world's fastest woman, Elaine Thompson, touched down on the Gold Coast on Tuesday.
While athletes from Canada and England are already in southeast Queensland preparing for the Games, the Jamaicans were the first team to arrive in the host city's airport.
The team flew in two days after top 100m sprinter Yohan Blake, the second fastest man in the world last year, arrived to give the athletes village rave reviews.
Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games Corporation (GOLDOC) board members were on hand to welcome the team, with GOLDOC chief executive Mark Peters saying it was a momentous day for the city.
"Seventy-one countries, 71 cultures and what we've seen today is just what we'll see from the next two weeks," Peters said.
Bill Jones, second from right, listens during his 2007 inauguration as president of Columbia International University. Jeff Blake/jblake@thestate.com
Benjamin Scott Belinkie, 42, of Stratford, attorney, operated his own law firm in Bridgeport, father of Joseph Belinkie, died Aug. 8, in New Haven. Born Oct. 7, 1974, son of the late Joseph and Dolette (Boreiko) Belinkie.
Besides his son, survivors include his partner and mother of his son, Melanie Oakley of Stratford, three brothers, Stephen Cadley and his wife, Susan of Georgia, Timothy Cadley and his wife, Debbie of Stratford, and Mark Belinkie of Stratford and four nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions may be made for Joseph’s future education, in care of Melanie Oakley, Benjamin Belinkie Attorney at Law, 285 Congress St, Bridgeport, CT 06604.
Life celebration: Wednesday, Aug. 23, 4-7 p.m., William R McDonald Funeral Home, 2591 Main Street, Stratford. A service will follow at 7 p.m. Burial will be private.
for this I waited —
never frightened by your touch
a lifetime spent returning home —
has taken
way too much
– loving you for reasons
you may never
understand…
the universe of you and I —
a love without demand
beyond the twilight —
shadows gather from the past
— moments never left behind
tho never meant to last
a jealous moon
once listened in
on stories left unspoken
no room for talk of what might be —
or promises unbroken
for this I waited —
for ten thousand more
I would –
what light was
never meant for light —
is seldom understood…
whatever is
will always be —
and nonetheless for time between
what evermore
was left that day —
in shadows
of a dream
. . .
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Two P.E.I. charities that help feed the hungry are looking for volunteers in the new year: Charlottetown's Upper Room Food Bank and Upper Room Soup Kitchen.
The Upper Room Hospitality Ministry needs volunteers. (urhm.org)
Staff say they had plenty of volunteers through December and they'd like to keep the momentum going.
Tammy MacKinnon, the soup kitchen manager, says volunteers will find the experience uplifting.
"They're going to feel like they're part of something important, and they're going to be able to understand there's a lot more going on around all of us than we're even aware," she said. "And to be able to be a part of something like that, it's actually a privilege."
The food bank needs help with the 500 hampers it hands out each month, while the soup kitchen is looking for servers.
Monday on A Juneau Afternoon, Scott Burton hosts.
Deb Gregoire will be here with a profile of Planned Parenthood;
City Manager Rory Watt will be here to highlight the city’s Commission on Aging;
We’ll talk with Alida Bus about the Tuesday edition of Mudrooms;
And we’ll get the details on this month’s Audubon presentation, with guest Brenda Wright.
That, Writers Almanac, Bird Note, music and more, today on A Juneau Afternoon, live at 3 on KTOO, repeated at 4 on KRNN, and available on-demand via ktoo.org
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Last month, Swedish rapper and sadboy Yung Lean made his mark on 2017 with the release of his third album Stranger. Today, the 21-year-old has shared a music video for his Yung Gud-produced track "Red Bottom Sky." The Marcus Söderlund-directed visual follows a tracksuit-sported Yung Lean as he hangs out at an abandoned mansion in the middle of the woods with some strangely fun surprises.
I'm not entirely sure if "red bottom" is supposed to be a reference to the designer Christian Louboutin, but it wouldn't surprise me considering how Cardi B put the heels back on the map with "Bodak Yellow" this year. Yung Lean dropped an intense short film to accompany the album as well. Watch his latest masterpiece unfold below.
WKU Football returned to the practice field this past weekend as they begin their preparation for their upcoming game against Georgia State at the Cure Bowl in Orlando, FL.
CAIRO — Yemen’s official news agency is reporting that Saudi-backed forces are advancing toward the Red Sea port of Hodeida, which provides a lifeline to the Shiite rebels known as Houthis.
SABA reported Sunday that Saudi-allied government forces have taken control of the town of Tahita in Hodeida province.
Forces loyal to the internationally recognized government are hoping to exploit the collapse of the Houthis’ alliance with fighters loyal to former President Ali Abdullah Saleh, who was killed by the rebels earlier this month.
The coalition has been at war with the rebels since March 2015. The stalemated fighting has killed 10,000 people, displaced 3 million and pushed the country to the brink of famine.
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A Scott man is accused of stealing over $21,000 in forged checks from a former client of his lawn care business. Police Chief Chad Leger said 48-year-old Thomas Culotta was banned from the victim's property at the end of September 2016.
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We first introduced you to Olivia Shemes a year ago. She has muscular dystrophy and is dependent for all her care.
But she doesn't let that stop her.
Last year, Olivia participated in Girls on the Run, and now's she's chasing her next adventure: dance.
Olivia went to her sister's her dance class, and she eventually told her mom that she wanted to sign up. Olivia was originally told the dance class couldn't do anything for her.
But, then her mom found James Grzeszak at the Visser Family YMCA.
"Immediately my heart filled up," said James. "I had no doubt that I wanted to do that. I feel like I have taught a lot of kids over my time, and this one is really, really meaningful. "
"I think she brings this genuine happiness and this sense of not caring, and I think that inspires all the other girls."
When the girls have their final performance in June, Olivia will actually have a solo, proving yet again that there don't have to be any excuses in life.
March 29 Exelixis Inc:
* Exelixis further reduces indebtedness by repaying silicon valley bank term loan
* Exelixis Inc - Exelixis also plans to eliminate another source of indebtedness later this year by retiring Deerfield notes
* Exelixis- repaid all amounts outstanding under term loan with silicon valley bank initiated in 2010 and which was due for repayment on may 31, 2017
* Exelixis Inc - retiring Deerfield notes 1 year ahead of maturity date will provide savings of about $12 million in interest expense, net of termination fee
* Exelixis Inc - $80.1 million payment included $80.0 million in principal and approximately $60,000 in interest outstanding Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
CLEVELAND — Newly elected Hall of Famer Jim Thome won't be enshrined with Chief Wahoo.
Thome played most of his career with the Cleveland Indians and "fully" supports the team's decision to remove the divisive Wahoo logo from its uniforms. He prefers to have the club's block "C'' logo on his Cooperstown plaque.
The slugger feels the "C'' logo is "the right thing to do." Thome plans to speak with his wife, Andrea, and Hall of Fame officials before making a final decision.
Thome wore the Chief Wahoo logo while playing for the Indians from 1991-2002 and again when he returned in 2011. The left-handed hitter belted 612 home runs, eighth on the career list.
MARFA, TEXAS (KRQE) – A Border Patrol agent is being called a hero for helping save a group of illegal immigrants lost in the desert.
It started in the Big Bend area in Marfa, Texas on Friday morning.
Agent Derek Richardson noticed 15 people stranded.
He saw one person dead with 14 others in various states of distress and suffering hypothermia.
Richardson began performing medical care and calling for additional assistance. Most were transported to the hospital.
Border Patrol says they were illegal immigrants from Guatemala who were walking through the desert for a week.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Fluor Corp
* Fluor announces agreement with texas central
* Fluor Corp - agreement with Texas Central Rail Holdings, LLC, to advance preliminary development of passenger rail line connecting Dallas/Fort Worth and Houston Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Aimee Mann
plus special guest Jonathan Coulton
Sunday, April 30
Doors 6:30PM / Show 8PM
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Intimate Pabst Lower Level Show!! Brilliant singer-songwriter Aimee Mann came to the national spotlight in 1984 with the song "Voices Carry" by her band 'Til Tuesday. Since then, she has gone on to a successful solo career, distributing her own music via her label SuperEgo Records, recording a Christmas album, and getting her toe cut off in the movie The Big Lebowski.
In addition to his stage, TV and film work, Benjamin Whitrow made a significant contribution to the popular BBC Radio 4 sitcom After Henry, written by Simon Brett. Running for 34 episodes between 1984 and 1989, it starred Prunella Scales as Sarah, a widow facing life after the sudden death of her husband, Henry. Whitrow played Russell, the gay owner of the secondhand bookshop where Sarah works. He proves to be a sympathetic and wise friend as he listens to Sarah’s accounts of her problems with her mother and her daughter, who both live in the family home. The series has recently resurfaced on Radio 4 Extra.
Rajkummar Rao has proved his versatility by working in films like Queen, Shahid, Newton, Trapped, Bareilly Ki Barfi and now he is coming up another great set of movies like Mental Hai Kya, Fanney Khan, Stree.
Rajkummar Rao recently appeared on the cover of Elle magazine and is looking charming. He shared the cover of Elle India’s July edition on his social media platforms and captioned it, “Films have always been my love forever! Thank you @ELLEINDIA Honoured to be on the cover.”
In the magazine, he speaks about his journey in Bollywood, his movies and about Aditi Rao Hydari, who is also seen with him on the cover of this edition.
He just finished shooting for ‘Fanney Khan’, in which he will be seen alongside Aishwarya Rai and Anil Kapoor. Also, he will be sharing screen space once again with Kangana Ranaut in his upcoming ‘Mental Hai Kya’.
Are you overwhelmed with the thought of making Thanksgiving dinner? Skillet has come to the rescue with a strategic guide to getting ready for the holiday, turkey day. They suggest making sides like cranberry sauce, stuffing, green bean casserole, sweet potatoes and baked goods in advance. On Turkey day, Skillet suggests focusing on the turkey, potatoes, appetizers and veggies. The weekend prior to Thanksgiving clean out your fridge, create your shopping list and checking staples like butter and spices. Use the Monday of Thanksgiving as your shopping day, and they say the day before Thanksgiving to handle the cleaning of the turkey.
Police say an 86-year-old alleged jewelry thief has finally been arrested after not appearing in court for her arraignment hearing.
Doris Payne was out on bond after being arrested for an alleged jewelry theft at Perimeter Mall in 2016.
After not appearing in court on March 6, a bench warrant was issued for her arrest.
She was arrested Monday at her home in DeKalb County without incident, according to authorities.
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I have family and friends who support the SNP, despite not admiring some of the policies, because they believe it is the only party that will always put Scotland first.
The named person scheme isn’t one of their favourites and nor was the Land and Building Transaction Tax (LBTT) that substituted stamp duty.
Now with our single Police Scotland force in a shambolic state with a dire history of Chief Constables, and most officers confiding in friends and family that it’s become a catastrophic crisis, SNP ministers have refused to approve an independent probe to sort it out – probably because it was their idea to roll all forces into one.
READ MORE: Constabulary boss insists Police Scotland is ‘not in crisis’
A good, well organised and transparent police force is essential for a country’s welfare. If the SNP hope for re-election they’d better crack on with this investigation.
READ MORE: Michael Matheson defends handling of Police Scotland crisis
Coun. Russ Wyatt is on leave from the City of Winnipeg due to what officials describe as a personal family matter.
The Transcona councillor, who has served the city since 2002, has not been at city hall since Jan. 25.
He was granted a formal leave of absence from the January council meeting.
City clerk Richard Kachur said Wyatt will be gone 30 days.
Council speaker Devi Sharma (Old Kildonan) said she has not been told the specific reasons for his absence.
Shares of HCL Infosystems on Wednesday fell by nearly 5 percent after the company reported widening of consolidated net loss to Rs 241 crore in the quarter ended March 2018.
The stock dropped 4.63 percent to settle at Rs 43.25 on BSE. During the day, it plunged 4.96 percent to Rs 43.10.
On NSE, shares of the company declined 4.72 percent to close at Rs 43.35.
In terms of equity volume, 3.93 lakh shares of the company were traded on BSE and over 16 lakh shares changed hands on NSE during the day.
The company had posted a net loss of Rs 124.11 crore in the same period a year ago.
The total income of HCL Infosystems increased by over 50 percent to Rs 1,108.9 crore in the last quarter of 2017-18 compared to Rs 738.5 crore it posted in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal.
May 2 Caribbean Utilities Company Ltd
* Cuc announces first quarter results for the period ended march 31 2017
* Operating income for q1 2017 totalled $5.4 million, an increase of $0.3 million
* Sales for q1 totalled 136.6 million kwh increase of 1.0 million kwh in comparison to 135.6 million kwh for q1 2016 Further company coverage:
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GENEVA - The Geneva-based non-governmental organization Press Emblem Campaign (PEC) on Tuesday said that at least 66 journalists were killed in 22 countries in the fist half of this year, up 32 percent compared with the same period of last year.
PEC said that five countries represent more than half of the fatalities: Afghanistan, Mexico, Syria, the United States and Yemen.
Terrorist groups in Afghanistan and criminal groups in Mexico bear the main responsibility of the high price paid by media workers, the organization said, adding that while in Yemen and Syria, journalists were killed in fighting while covering the ongoing conflict.
In the United States, however, a climate of hatred against the media could have caused the deadly attack on a Maryland newspaper, it said. Founded in June 2004, the PEC aims to strengthen the legal protection and safety of journalists in conflict zones, areas of civil unrest, or on dangerous missions.
Sri Lanka skipper Dinesh Chandimal who has been playing for Sri Lanka since 2011 said that this is the worst series defeat ever he has been part of.
“We could not even play five full days, so yes, this is the worst defeat ever,” said Chandimal.
Chandimal also apologized to the spectators and all supporters of Sri Lanka cricket for their defeat.
“It was tough for me and the team. It’s just disappointing. If we could get on to the fifth day we could have learned something but (losing) within two and half days we can’t give excuses,” lamented the skipper.
He also said the difference between the Sri Lanka team which whitewashed Australia a year ago and the present team is due to injuries.
“It’s a main concern (injuries). When we played against Australia we had the full squad. We did not have any injuries and everyone did their best. Once we came to this series there were so many injuries,” observed Chandimal.
(Source: Ceylon Today)
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CIUDAD VICTORIA, Mexico — In a rare occurrence, two men found beaten and tied to a bridge in the Mexican border city of Reynosa turned out to be alive.
Reynosa and other border cities wracked by drug turf battles have seen the lifeless bodies of drug gang victims hung by their necks from bridges.
But this time, the bound men were tied to a bridge’s railing Tuesday but apparently not by their necks. Accompanying the men was a banner signed by a reputed drug capo promising to catch common criminals and leave them for police.
An official with the Tamaulipas state prosecutors’ office says the two men are being treated for their injuries. The official was not authorized to talk to the press and insisted on speaking on condition of anonymity.
Dutch bank ABN Amro says its underlying net profit, which strips out exceptional items, rose 23 percent in the fourth quarter of 2016 to 333 million euros ($351 million).
The bank, which has been restructured and re-privatized following its bailout by the Dutch government in 2008 during the global financial crisis, said Wednesday that operating income for the fourth quarter rose 7 percent to 2.2 billion euros ($2.3 billion).
CEO Kees van Dijkhuizen says that in the last quarter the bank "achieved loan growth in all of our major loan books: we were the number one provider of new mortgages in the Netherlands for the second consecutive year."
Ferrer wins in Brisbane
Former world No.3 David ­Ferrer dashed local hopes when he downed Australia's Bernard Tomic in straight sets in the first round of the ­Brisbane International on Monday.
The eighth-seeded Spaniard was the model of consistency as he saw off Tomic 6-3, 7-5 on Pat Rafter Arena.
The 34-year-old Ferrer, now the world No.21, is ranked just five places above Tomic and had lost to the Australian on their previous two encounters.
But he proved too strong in the sweltering conditions in Brisbane, winning in 83 minutes.
Small businesses created fewer jobs during May, joining larger companies in a slowdown that may be due to a lack of qualified candidates.
Payroll company ADP said Wednesday it counted 38,000 new jobs at its customers with 49 or fewer employees. That's down from an average of nearly 59,000 in the first four months of this year.
ADP's tally of new jobs at companies of all sizes fell to 178,000 from a four-month average of nearly 229,000.
Some companies have said in surveys they want to hire but struggle to find candidates with the right skills. A survey released Wednesday by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and MetLife showed that 32 percent of the 1,002 small business owners questioned between late March and late April expect to hire.
For its part, the department said it will hold public hearings on the industry's requests if it determines it wants to alter an existing rule. The process could take months and, in the end, the airlines may not get all or many of the changes they want.
OKLAHOMA CITY — Holiday travel will be less expensive on Oklahoma’s highways than anywhere else in the nation, and Arkansas motorists won’t pay much more.
AAA said Monday that the average price for a gallon of regular gasoline in Oklahoma is $2.19 — the lowest in the US. Gas prices in Arkansas are 3 cents higher at an average of $2.22 a gallon.
During the past week, the national average gas price dropped 2 cents to $2.46. AAA says drivers can expect pump prices to continue to drop heading into the holiday season as supply strengthens. AAA spokesperson Leslie Gamble says gasoline demand is expected to weaken throughout the winter.
AAA says West Coast gas prices are among the highest in the country, with motorists in California paying $3.13 per gallon.
Kendricks caught two passes for 11 yards in Sunday's victory over the Browns.
Kendricks briefly left Sunday's game after suffering a jaw injury, but he was able to both return to and finish the contest. He saw a season-high five targets against a Browns defense that has been routinely beaten by opposing tight ends this season, but was not able to turn that into any meaningful production, and did not top 11 yards for the fifth straight week. He could become more involved in the offense down the stretch if starting quarterback Aaron Rodgers (collarbone) returns, but regardless of who is under center in Week 15, don't expect much out of Kendricks against a Panthers defense surrendering just 3.3 receptions and 35 yards to tight ends on a weekly basis.
In Bar 360: Steve Beguhn (9pm), In the Fire Pit: Gunnar & The Grizzly Boys with Alyssia Dominguez (9:30pm)
Potawatomi Hotel & Casino 1721 W. Canal St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53233
The Will County State’s Attorney’s Office urges citizens to report election irregularities to the Election Fraud Hotline during the upcoming election scheduled for Tuesday, March 20th. Citizens are encouraged to report inappropriate activity, such as passing out campaign literature or other acts of electioneering either inside or too close to polling places. The Election Fraud Hotline numbers are (815) 727-8758 or (815) 727-8872. State’s Attorney Jim Glasgow has assigned two-person teams, each consisting of one assistant state’s attorney and one investigator, to travel to polling places where irregularities are reported on Election Day.
After years of battles with Ticketmaster, the music industry and each other, Pearl Jam emerged with a calmer mood and bolder music on their fifth album.
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I think it's official as we feed into the week that brings us Valentine's Day and all things lovey-dovey-gooey.
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HACIENDA HEIGHTS (CBSLA) — Los Angeles Sheriff’s deputies have placed a man in custody following a two-hour stand-off, during which the suspect stripped naked on the roof of a Hacienda Heights home.
Deputies responded to a call of an armed barricaded suspect in the 16600 block of Carriage Pl. at approximately 2 p.m. Tuesday.
A special weapons team and crisis negotiators were dispatched.
Law enforcement helped the suspect off the roof with a ladder and placed him in custody shortly after 4 p.m.
It was not immediately clear if the suspect was armed.
This story is developing.
× Seattle Uber driver returns woman’s purse after officer sends him text and a selfie
SEATTLE – An Uber driver who was demanding money to return a woman’s purse quickly changed his mind Sunday after a Seattle police officer sent him a text and a selfie.
The woman contacted officer Eric Michl on Capitol Hill around 2 a.m., saying she’d left her purse, wallet and ID in the Uber.
She was distraught because she was scheduled to fly home later that day, and worried she wouldn’t be able to without her identification.
She said she had called the driver and offered to pay his fare if he brought her things back, but he refused and demanded more money.
Michl called the driver and left a voicemail. Then, he sent a text, telling the driver he could be arrested and his car could be impounded if he didn’t return the woman’s purse.
To prove he was a police officer, Michl also sent a selfie.
The driver quickly brought the woman’s purse back, saying he’d been busy taking other fares.
"Racism is evil," said Trump. "And those who cause violence in its name are criminals and thugs, including the [Ku Klux Klan], neo-Nazis, white supremacists and other hate groups that are repugnant to everything we hold dear as Americans."
Whoever put together this list deserves a medal.
Have you always heard about an area and wondered if it was worth the drive?
Here’s your answer. For Collin County anyway.
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Trump moves to tighten up on H1-B skilled visa programme
WASHINGTON (AP) — Authorities say a woman has been charged after jumping over a temporary barrier outside the White House fence.
Nicole Mainor of the U.S. Secret Service said Monday that it happened Sunday afternoon on the north side of the White House.
Mainor says the woman jumped the bike rack-style barrier outside the fence around White House grounds. She says the woman was arrested and charged with unlawful entry.
Mainor says the area was closed temporarily, but reopened about a half hour later.
The incident was first reported by The Washington Post.
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Miguel and Emma investigate the RCMP ’s very…specific reason for their newfound interest in white collar crime .
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Mrs. Deepika H. Agrawal has been appointed as a Company Secretary & Compliance Officer w.e.f 30.5.2018 in place of Mr. Harish G. Punwani.Source : BSE
At least 30 mercenaries killed in Mokha [18/أبريل/2017]
TAIZ, Apr 18 (Saba) – At least 30 of Saudi-paid mercenaries killed, including top commanders when the army and popular forces repelled an attempt to infiltrate towards the east of Mokha district of Taiz province, a military official told Saba on Tuesday.
The mercenaries were killed when they attempted moving toward Al Nar Mountain, the official added.
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Chad Holbrook recently completed his fourth season as head coach of the South Carolina program and has spent over 20 seasons in college baseball. This included two national championship staffs with five national championship series appearances, six College World Series trips and 17 NCAA Regionals. The coach just sold his Lexington home for $885,000 to move a little closer to town.
 Kevin Love won’t be able to help the Cavaliers down the stretch this season.
The All-Star forward will miss at least six weeks after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his left knee Tuesday, a blow to the defending NBA champions as they try to lock up the top seed in the Eastern Conference and home-court advantage in the playoffs.
Love, who is having his best season with Cleveland, had a “loose body” removed from his knee by orthopedic surgeon David Altchek in New York, the Cavs said. Altchek surgically repaired Love’s shoulder during the 2015 playoffs.
The Cavs said Love will be sidelined approximately six weeks, which would have him returning by April 1. The playoffs start later that month.
Return to Vindy.com and read Wednesday's Vindicator sports section for more on this story.
Nairobi — President Uhuru Kenyatta Wednesday held talks with President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo of Somalia who is on an official visit in the country.
The two leaders discussed bilateral issues and security matters including the continued support for African Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) in which Kenyan forces play a big role.
The two leaders updated each other on shared security concerns as well as progress in regional efforts to bring peace and stability back to Somalia with the help of Kenya and other nations.
President Kenyatta and his guest also discussed multilateral issues including Kenya's push for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council.
President Mohamed said Somalia fully supports Kenya's bid to sit on the UNSC.
After a lengthy private meeting, the two Presidents later held talks that were attended by Deputy President William Ruto and leader of Majority Aden Duale.
The book about the most famous marching band in history, the Marching 100 at Florida A&M University was released in November. Author Curtis Inabinett, Jr. dedicated himself for a seven-year period and delivers the undeniable story of the Legendary Florida A & M University Marching Band — The Hundred. Inabinett’s extraordinary biographical display of words,…
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Aspiring entrepreneurs and current business owners are invited to a Generation Z Hamilton networking event on Dec. 12.
The meeting, which runs from 7 to 9 p.m., offers a chance to build connections, learn from experts and hear success stories from keynote speakers.
There will be a panel of three entrepreneurs sharing their own stories as business owners.
The session is being held at CoMotion on King, 115 King St. E.
Cheez Whiz, Velveeta and Tang — if you recognize these foods, you may have grown up or lived through the 1970s.
As CBC Sudbury marks 40 years on the air in northeastern Ontario, we've decided to take a look back at food trends over the last four decades.
Tammy Cheguis, a dietitian with Public Health Sudbury and District, says pasta dishes started to get popular in that era.
"Things like pasta carbonara, pasta primavera, fettuccine alfredo," she said.
"The milk calendar that year had noodles romanoff as one of the recipes in it."
Cheguis says other trending foods at that time included fondue, French cuisine and a variety of desserts, including carrot cake, Black Forest Cake and Baked Alaska.
Is there a 1970's food you remember? Let us know in the comments section.
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On 15 August 2017, the Electoral Commission determined under Part 4 of the Electoral Act 1993 to register the following substitute party logo for The Opportunities Party (TOP), a registered political party:
The Electoral Commission resolved to register the party’s logo in accordance with section 71F of the Electoral Act 1993. The Register will be updated accordingly.
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D-Link today announced that its new Omna 180 Cam HD Camera, unveiled at CES 2017 last month, is now available to purchase at Apple.com for $199.95.The cylindrical Omna 180 Cam HD features a 1080p camera with a 180-degree field of view, a built-in microphone and speaker with two-way audio, infrared night vision up to 16 feet, and motion detection with the option to record motion-triggered video clips directly to a microSDXC card up to 128GB with no subscription costs.HomeKit support enables users to control the Omna 180 Cam HD with an iPhone or iPad through Apple's Home app on iOS 10 . When the camera detects motion, users can receive Lock screen notifications to get a snapshot of what's happening in their homes. The camera can also trigger Scenes with other HomeKit products.D-Link said the Omna 180 Cam HD Camera will also be available to purchase at Apple retail stores around the world later this month.
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ISS says number of police officers without matric is alarming
The ISS’s Johan Burger says during the expansion of the police service between 2001 and 2010, the police relaxed their own recruitment requirements.
JOHANNESBURG - While concerns have been raised in Parliament over the high number of illiterate police officers, the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) says even the numbers of officers with a basic matric qualification are alarming.
This week, Members of Parliament have complained that people are being turned away from police stations when the try to lodge complaints, flagging how widespread the illiteracy problem is.
The ISS’s Johan Burger says during the expansion of the police service between 2001 and the soccer world cup in 2010, the police relaxed their own recruitment requirements.
“The police have never been able to properly train individuals so they are stuck with them.”
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Global BC meteorologist Mark Madryga says aside from the cloudiness Tuesday, especially in the B.C. Interior, a predominantly sunny stretch of weather will hold through Friday.
TROY, Mich. (WXYZ) - Maple Road at Crooks is back open after a rollover crash.
The accident happened around 8:30 am Sunday.
Police say a Dodge Pickup, heading east on Maple, struck a Malibu.
The truck rolled over.
The driver was the only person in the pickup. The Malibu was occupied by the driver and a 16-year-old passenger.
Paramedics rushed all three people to the hospital.
Police tell 7 Action News both drivers are in serious condition. The passenger is in critical condition.
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Money market rates in Nigeria saw a significant plunge at the first trading day of this week. As such, the Open Buy Back (OBB) and the Overnight rates slumped by about 15 percent.
Specifically, while the OBB rate went down to 3.67 percent from 17.17 percent, the overnight rate dropped to 4.42 percent from 19.67 percent in the previous session.
Analysts at Zedcrest Capital expect the rates to remain moderated, even as the market anticipate inflows from the N300 billion FGN 30-May-2018 bond maturity including N16 billion in final coupon payments.
However, the likely OMO auction by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN,is expected to moderate the excess liquidity in the system.
John Hennigan (aka John Morrison, Johnny Mundo) took to social media on Tuesday to announce that he and fellow Lucha Underground star Kira Forster (aka Valkyrie) have gotten engaged to be married.
“She said yes,” wrote an excited Hennigan via his official Twitter page. Forster wrote on her Twitter page, “I said yes!”
Congratulations to the happy couple.
The construction of four classrooms for 229 Mitambo Primary School children, who have been studying under trees, has started.
Also being build is a teachers’ office.
Last week The Citizen’s sister paper, Mwananchi, reported that the school, with 436 pupils, had only three classrooms.
That being the case Standards Three, Four, Five and Six pupils had to study under trees.
The construction of three classrooms started on January 26. It is being financed by the Mtwara District Council.
The public raised funds to build the fourth classroom.
School head Rashid Chalido lauded the government for the move, hoping the construction will be completed in April.
During his visit on Thursday to the district council, Mtwara Regional Commissioner Gelasius Byakanwa saw pupils of 10 schools, including those of Mitambo Primary School, studying under trees.
He called upon the residents to contribute funds to construct classrooms in three months.
COBALT (Staff) — The vast beauty of a northern landscape, the play of light and the abundant variety in nature are adeptly captured in the artworks of George Lawrence Cassidy….
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QUETTA, Pakistan (AP) - Pakistan's military says suicide bombers blew themselves up near a police vehicle and a security checkpoint in separate incidents in the southwestern city of Quetta, killing five police and wounding eight paramilitary troops.
A military statement Tuesday says a suicide bomber targeted a police vehicle on an airport road killing five police and wounding seven others.
Separately, the statement says two suicide bombers walked to the Frontier Corps checkpoint in the Mian Ghundi area and detonated explosive vests minutes apart, when paramilitaries fired on them.
Police officer Mohammad Aslam said eight wounded troops were hospitalized.
No group claimed responsibility but Islamic militants operating in the region have claimed past such attacks. Baluch separatist groups also have engaged in low-level insurgency in Baluchistan, of which Quetta is the capital.
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A new, exciting pistol event has been added to the Civilian Marksmanship Program's 2017 National Matches schedule - set to fire on the historic grounds of Camp Perry, Ohio. The inaugural match, created in partnership with GLOCK, Inc., is open to both adults and juniors.
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YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County commissioners will have a special meeting at 8 a.m. Tuesday to vote on the annexation of 18.83 acres in Canfield Township.
The annexation was the subject of a lawsuit filed this week by Frank Amedia, who claims the commissioners have failed to rule on the annexation in a timely manner and asked a judge to compel their action.
A hearing on Amedia’s lawsuit is scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday before Magistrate Timothy G. Welsh.
Amedia has plans to develop the acreage under consideration for annexation. Annexation would allow the city of Canfield to provide water and sewer lines.
Admitting she'd "been a mess" all morning, Hoda said she was nervous to be back on camera. "I'm scared to be sitting here," she shared. "I'm a little afraid that I might explode into tears." Matt lightened the mood, joking, "I thought it was 'cause you were miserable being back and you just broke down in tears, but it's just all of the emptions of the last two and a half months."
Though they had visited her at home, Savannah and Matt were glad to see Hoda back at work in Studio 1A in Rockefeller Plaza. "I'm feeling great. I don't think I've ever been this happy," Hoda admitted, reaching for a box of tissues to dry her eyes. After regaining her composure, the 52-year-old fourth-hour Today co-host said, "I'm going to get professional! OK, I'm ready."
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Even 10 years ago, Hyundai was synonymous with low-budget, low-appeal machinery. What a turnaround the Korean company has had in recent years.
It's become the darling of the retail buyer, offering record-breaking five-year warranties, low prices and lots of equipment. Its products - spearheaded by stars like the i10 and i30 - can now challenge the best that European brands have to offer.
Click here to read about the cars that have kickstarted the Korean manufacturer's resurgence and all our Hyundai car reviews.
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PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Crews are battling a fire at a church in Portsmouth Wednesday evening.
Emergency dispatchers say firefighters were called to the Mt. Sinai United Holy Church in the 2700 block of Columbus Avenue at 6:32 p.m.
The church was fully engulfed in flames when crews got to the scene, according to dispatchers, but has since been marked under control.
WAVY’s Liz Kilmer reports that there are no injuries at this time.
10 On Your Side is working to learn more information. Stay with WAVY.com for updates.
Bismarck Pharmacist Faces More Charges Including Stalking
Curtis McGarvey was earlier charged with sending child porn and terrorizing for a bomb threat
BISMARCK, N.D. — A Bismarck pharmacist accused of terrorizing and sending child porn is facing new charges.
50-year-old Curtis McGarvey was charged Friday with six counts of promoting a sexual performance of a minor, promoting obscenity and stalking.
Authorities say new information showed that McGarvey planted covert cameras in his home and stalked an underage girl.
He also faces nine counts of promoting obscenity, child neglect and terrorizing for a bomb threat at a high school banquet.
McGarvey’s lawyer says his client is innocent.
The round will be open for six months from October 2017, with awards expected by October 2018. Companies will be able to submit bids on all open blocks.
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Until two years ago, the woman who was the inspiration for Rosie the Riveter – depicted with sleeves rolled up and fist clenched – was thought to be a Michigan woman named Geraldine Hoff Doyle.
But the real identity of the young woman who inspired artist J Howard Miller to produce an image that went on to become an icon of the feminist movement kept people guessing for years.
Naomi Parker Fraley would have died in relative obscurity were it not for the efforts of James Kimble, an American professor, who spent six years tracking down the real Rosie.
Eventually he found an original copy of the photograph the artist had used. Glued to the back was a caption in the photographer’s own words.
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* Signs 7.2 million euro ($7.64 million) contract with Persidera
* The contract will run until 2020 for the distribution of the signal to the DTT Network
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VANDALS ripped a decorative Santa off The New Orleans, the mock paddle-steamer owned by Hobbs of Henley, and threw it into the road at about 9.30pm on Friday after the Christmas Festival.
The ornament was repaired by staff and put back on the boat.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday that recognising Jerusalem as his country’s capital “makes peace possible”, after widespread international criticism of the US decision to do so.
Netanyahu said the move by US President Donald Trump “doesn’t obviate peace, it makes peace possible because recognising reality is the substance of peace, it’s the foundation of peace,” as he arrived for talks with EU foreign ministers in Brussels.
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Norman Reedus, who plays the leather jacket-clad motorbike-riding Daryl Dixon, has been offered a whopping £20 million to replace Andrew on The Walking Dead’s ninth season according to reports.
Collider first broke the news English actor Andrew, 44, would be leaving the hit zombie horror yesterday, sending shockwaves across the fandom.
Entertainment Weekly then “confirmed” the development via a source close to the publication, which has now led to questions over who can realistically carry the series on in Andrew’s absence.
It was already revealed Maggie Rhee may only be present in the first six-episode arc of season nine when it returns this Autumn after rumours actress Lauren Cohan, 36, will depart the show.
The star recently signed on for the new ABC series Whiskey Cavalier which has now been picked up for a full series run, so it would make sense she will depart the show following the mid-season finale.
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``The Eurozone is in a stalemate. A federal union would be needed to fix its problems, but there is no public support for it. Returning to national fiscal responsibility would lead to defaults and exits. Half-way solutions will prove insufficient but expensive and obfuscate the issues. Therefore, there may be no way to avert the partial or complete break-up of the Eurozone in the years to come. The fate of the euro may already have been sealed.''
Oniel Sharpe Jr., 26, convicted of aggravated vehicular homicide, manslaughter in the second degree, leaving the scene of a fatal crash and tampering with evidence. Oniel Sharpe Jr., 26, of Queens, was convicted of aggravated vehicular homicide and will be sentenced in Central Islip on 4/18.
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Crews with the Harvey Volunteer Fire Department are at the scene of a three-alarm fire at Pull-A-Part salvage yard in Harvey Monday afternoon (Dec. 11).
The fire was reported just before 2:30 p.m. at the popular auto parts yard, located at 4401 Peters Road, according to fire officials.
No information was immediately available about injuries or the cause of the fire.
The State Police have shut down Peters Road between Boomtown Casino, 4131 Peters Road, Harvey, and Bayou Road, said Trooper Melissa Matey, spokeswoman for the department.
Wayne Estrada was driving to Boomtown when he spotted the smoke.
"It looked like tires burning because it was really heavy, black smoke," Estrada said.
Estrada also overheard what he described as small explosions, possibly tire popping in the blaze.
Stay with NOLA.com for more on this story.
Karim Benzema has backed Eden Hazard's potential move to Real Madrid by saying the Chelsea star would be a good signing for the European champions.
Hazard has reportedly emerged as a target for Madrid as he continues to star for Premier League leaders Chelsea this season.
The Belgium international has scored 14 goals and assisted five in the league and Madrid forward Benzema would welcome him at the Santiago Bernabeu.
"[Hazard] is a very good player, what can I say?" Benzema told Telefoot.
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"I have not seen the rumours, but it's obvious that he would be a good signing."
Benzema's Madrid are top of LaLiga following their come-from-behind 3-2 win at Sporting Gijon on Saturday.
The France international was absent for the trip as Madrid stayed three points clear of titleholders Barcelona.
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More than 120 firefighters have dealt with a major fire at a thatched pub and hotel.
The fire broke out The Potters Heron, in Ampfield near Romsey shortly after 17:00 GMT on Monday.
Hampshire Fire and Rescue said the no-one was hurt in the blaze.
Shanghai’s Caojiadu Flower Market to close
Caojiadu Flower Market of Shanghai is scheduled to get shut down by the end of the year, according to Putuo officials, a decision that has triggered mixed feeling among local flower and pet aficionados and nearby residents.
Located on the border of Putuo, Jing'an and Changning districts, the large market boasts over 400 small shops selling all varieties of flowers, plants, birds and pet fishes.
The market was built in 2006 and became popular for its low wholesale prices, usually half of what downtown retail florists charge.
However, nearby residents often complained about its dirty, unhygienic conditions, shabby, unsafe construction and all the noise made by dealers arriving in the early morning hours.
The market's management company is currently looking for a new location. The former location, once demolished, will be integrated into the overall regional upgrading of the area.
Matthew McConaughey is dapper in a suit while attending the 2018 CinemaCon Gala Opening Night Event: Sony Pictures Highlights Its 2018 Summer and Beyond Films at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace on Monday (April 23) in Las Vegas.
The 48-year-old actor was joined by Studio 8 boss and producer Jeff Robinov as they hit the stage to debut a first look at the trailer for their upcoming film White Boy Rick.
The flick, which also stars Bel Powley and Jennifer Jason Leigh, is set in 1980s Detroit at the height of the crack epidemic and the War on Drugs. The film is based on the true story of a blue-collar father (McConaughey) and his teenage son, Rick Wershe (Richie Merritt), who became an undercover police informant and later a drug dealer, before he was abandoned by his handlers and sentenced to a life in prison.
White Boy Rick is set for a limited release on Sept. 14 and a wide release on Sept. 21!
It’s nearly time for The Radio Network’s 31st Annual KUGR Nightlight Golf Tournament! This year’s event will be at the Rolling Green Country Club, Friday, June 8th. Check out the flyer below for all the information, and sign up today by calling 875-6200.
Law Enforcement Cracks Down on Drunk Drivers During New Year's E - KTVN Channel 2 - Reno Tahoe Sparks News, Weather, Video Saturday night, tens of thousands celebrated ringing in the New Year in downtown Reno, but unfortunately not everyone finds a safe ride home. Officer Dave Hults with the Sparks Police Department says during the holidays, law enforcement is focusing more efforts on finding drunk drivers.
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A new campaign has started in south Kilkenny calling for First Aid training to be made compulsory for all teachers.
A mother from Ferrybank has launched a petition, which already has over 2,000 signatures. At Wednesday's meeting of the Piltown Municipal District, Cllr Melissa O’ Neill said she had been contacted to help the campaign.
The Independent councillor produced a petition which she offered to those in attendance to sign. She also said she had placed the item on the agenda for an upcoming full council meeting.
“It’s a local lady here in Ferrybank,” she said.
“All teachers do not currently have first aid traning, and are not able to treat them or give CPR. I’m asking the members to support this."
Cllr O’ Neill said 15 people die every day from Suddent Death Syndrome, and around 100 children every year. She said the campaign was even more relevant in the south Kilkenny area given the cardiac situation there.
Residents of this Midlands county are upset over growing litter problem, but officials say their hands are tied
Menveo, the only vaccine for the ACW and Y strains, is out of stock because of a disruption in manufacturing and high demand.
ROGERS (KFSM) — Rogers police are searching for a man accused of breaking into a car in a Walmart Neighborhood parking lot.
The man was seen leaving the store at 808 W Walnut Street in a white SUV.
If you have any information, contact Rogers police at (479) 636-4141.
State lawmakers received $164,000 in travel and perks from outside groups in 2017. They had meals, lodging, airfare and other costs covered by outside groups, or got payments for speeches or other services, according to analysis by USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin.
Jay Heck with Common Cause in Wisconsin contends the perks — given to members of both parties — come with expectations. “The special interest groups that pay for these trips expect something in return, and I don’t think there’s a citizen in Wisconsin that doesn’t think that’s the case.”
Heck said 30 years ago, paid junkets were almost unheard of. And he says state ethics rules that prohibit lawmakers from accepting “anything of value” need to be tightened up. “They should pay for out-out-state, out-of-country trips just like you and I do . . . . out of their own pocket.”
CALGARY, Alberta- FYidoctors , one of Canada's largest and fastest-growing eyecare companies, has added two locations in a further expansion of its footprint in the Canadian market where it has more than 260 locations under its corporate umbrella. In mid-December, FYidoctors announced that Sight for Sore Eyes Optical in White Rock, British Columbia, had joined the FYidoctors team.
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Farrah Abraham’s boyfriend Simon Saran has been telling people for months that Amber Portwood and boyfriend Matt Baier are in an abusive relationship. But coming from Simon, no one really took it seriously. Now it looks like, he was right. Amber went LIVE on Instagram and confirmed the rumors herself in a not safe for work rant. She said, “I’ve been on both sides of domestic violence. I have never opened my mouth about anyone hitting me because that’s what a real woman does. Real women don’t report domestic violence. They handle it themselves.” Of course this statement is beyond problematic — firstly, that she is the victim of abuse in the first place. But secondly, a public figure like Amber implying women should keep quiet if they’re in an abusive relationship is dangerous and not true at all. Hopefully now that this news is out people can rally behind her and get her some help.
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Uber has suspended self-driving trials across the US following an accident that killed a pedestrian in Arizona.
New Year's Eve passed off peacefully enough in war-torn Ukraine -- until a senior lawmaker shot a man in the leg during a testosterone-charged road rage incident.
The ensuing duel saw Khimikus whack Pashynskiy in the head with a bottle before the lawmaker shot him in the leg.
"I used the gun only after being hit by a glass bottle and firing a warning shot in the air," various media quoted Pashynskiy as saying.
The deputy added that his gun was licensed and his actions legal.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is rallying voters in Georgia’s 6th Congressional District to “get out and vote” Republican ahead of Tuesday’s special election.
In a tweet early Tuesday, Trump urged voters not to vote for Democrat Jon Ossoff for the House seat vacated by Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price.
Trump says, “Democrat Jon Ossoff would be a disaster in Congress. VERY weak on crime and illegal immigration, bad for jobs and wants higher taxes. Say NO.”
In a second tweet, he wrote, “Republicans must get out today and VOTE in Georgia 6. Force runoff and easy win! Dem Ossoff will raise your taxes-very bad on crime & 2nd A.”
Democrats opposed to Trump have rallied behind Ossoff, who has raised a significant amount of money for a special election.
Bristol Rovers will be hoping to make it seven matches unbeaten when they take on promotion-chasing Shrewsbury Town today.
Darrell Clarke's side secured an impressive 3-1 win at Doncaster Rovers last Saturday, a result that saw them move into the top-half of the table.
And they have two new players in their ranks after Tony Craig joined from Millwall and Kyle Bennett signed up Portsmouth after the closure of the January transfer window.
Shrewsbury Town ended their two-match winless run with a 1-0 victory at Portsmouth last time out.
The Salop are one point behind 2nd place Blackburn Rovers and they have a game in hand after brilliant season so far.
Follow all the latest news, views, build-up, team news and action as Rovers take on Shrewsbury.
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CORSICA, France — Corsica's nationalist leaders are demonstrating along with unions and students ahead of a visit next week by French President Emmanuel Macron.
The newly elected leaders on the French Mediterranean island hope that Saturday's march will spur on fresh talks with the French government about demands including equal status for the Corsican language and the release of Corsican prisoners held in mainland prisons.
In December, Corsican nationalists swept the election for a new regional assembly, crushing Macron's young centrist movement and traditional parties. The nationalists want more autonomy from Paris but unlike some in Spain's nearby Catalonia, they aren't seeking full independence — yet.
LONDON — Police say 2 critically ill Britons were exposed to nerve agent Novichok, same material used on former Russian spy.
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Are you looking for a new sport? Have you always been interested in Roller Derby, but needed more information?
The Lakeland Ladykillers Roller Derby League is hosting two open houses – Tuesday, April 25 and Thursday, April 27 at the Cold Lake Golf and Winter Club at 4 Wing Cold Lake. The open houses will run from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
“This is a great opportunity to come and meet members of the league and find out more about the sport,” said league president, Tracy Wasylow. “Our current members will be on hand to demonstrate the game, the equipment and answer any questions anyone has. We will also have loaner gear on hand in case anyone wants to get rolling right away.”
The open houses are in preparation for the upcoming season and fresh meat (rookie player) intake.
Check out the league’s Facebook page for some insight on becoming a Ladykiller - https://www.facebook.com/lakelandladykillers/.
Check out our event page for more information on the open houses - https://www.facebook.com/events/444948485881804/
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Be aware that you will be separated from your pet if you evacuated from Corpus Christi to San Antonio via the city's arrangements. Those who are pet owners were greeted with the option to check their pets in for free care during their stay at a local shelter. The good news is you can visit with your pet anytime you want. Beatriz Alvarado/Caller-Times
Silicon Valley companies are fast becoming collateral damage in the US’s escalating tech war with China. Beijing — riled by Washington’s charges last month against five Chinese military officials for...
The occasion: supporting Jason Aldean in Atlanta on July 21, on his High Noon Neon tour. The announcement came during a press conference by Aldean to promote his upcoming concert in Atlanta.
Rucker, who's currently on tour in Australia, sent a video message to say, "One night only, we're getting the band back together to play with Jason". Aldean chipped in to state that Hootie and the Blowfish were right at the top of his wishlist of support acts for the show. Read more here.
Watch these college kids try to guess music from the 70’s (VIDEO)
LOS ANGELES, Dec 11 — Popular YouTube channel FBE are back with the popular React series and they yet again a group of college kids to try and identify songs from the 70s.
FBE often includes videos of kids, teens and adults reacting to anything and everything on their YouTube channel which boasts quite a large following.
Some of the songs the teens listened to include Marvin Gaye’s Let’s Get It On, Elton John’s Rocket Man, Donna Summer’s Hot Stuff, Pink Floyd’s Comfortably Numb and more.
Think you know your 70s music? Play along to see how many of these songs you can identify!
The latest clip from the popular ‘React’ series from FBE has a group of college kids trying to identify songs from the 70s.
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St Helens have announced earning of £10,000 for the year ending October 31 2016.
The earnings are before interest, taxation, depreciation and amortisation.
Chairman Eamonn McManus said: “This is a satisfactory financial performance given the fact that we were knocked out of the Challenge Cup at the first round and that the first half of the season witnessed a dip in performance levels and results.
“We continue to supplement rugby related revenues with other sources emanating from our new stadium facility.
“Changes in the salary cap formula and structure have enabled us to further strengthen the squad for 2017 and it is now all the more important that rugby performances and results improve to enable us to obtain an appropriate investment return.
“The indications at present are all positive and we look forward to the future with confidence.”
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Christchurch residents are advised to look out for each other and take extra care in power outages understood to be affecting the northern, eastern and central city.
It has affected signalled intersections and motorists are reminded to drive with care and observe the give-way rules.
Police have patrols in the city assisting those affected by the outages.
The public is reminded that Police remain contactable, and anyone with concerns is advised to contact emergency services.
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INVESTIGATORS, prosecutors and law enforcement officials from across the South Pacific region convened in Nadi yesterday to discuss challenges encountered when investigating and prosecuting corruption in the Pacific. The three-day meeting is organised by the United Nation's Pacific Regional Anti-Corruption and is designed to enhance Pacific countries' capabilities to investigate and prosecute corruption.
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A controversial cryptocurrency is exploding as traders look for safety away from bitcoin’s wild swings
Tether’s USDT, a controversial cryptocurrency, is becoming more and more popular among traders, research from Morgan Stanley finds. Bitcoin trades paired against USDT now make up 14% of bitcoin trading volumes. Tether skeptics have questioned whether the …
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Educators and those working to grow the tech sector push for more computer science in New Mexico.
The European Anti-Fraud Office is investigating several European politicians and high-ranking civil servants for tax evasion, using information leaked in the Panama Papers scandal. EURACTIV's partner La Tribune reports .
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× Des Moines Police Officers to Start Wearing Body Cameras
DES MOINES, Iowa — Police officers in Des Moines are starting the year with some new devices: body cameras.
Officials say the entire uniformed division of the Des Moines Police Department will be equipped with body cameras, purchased with the help of a grant from the Department of Justice, as well as community donations.
“The public will get a really raw inside look at some of the things that we do and how and why we do them, along with some of the things we have to put up with,” says Sgt. Paul Parizek of the Des Moines Police Department.
Officers will begin wearing the cameras in January.
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BUNKERVILLE, Nev. — Supporters of cattleman and anti-federal figure Cliven Bundy are protesting a presidential decision to give national monument protection to public land where Bundy grazes cows near his southern Nevada ranch.
The Spectrum of St. George, Utah, reports that Bundy family members and friends staged a peaceful rally of about a few dozen people on Saturday near the Bundy home.
Family matriarch Carol Bundy is expressing fear that the government will ban grazing in the Gold Butte area — although the U.S. Interior Department says grazing will be allowed.
An armed standoff in April 2014 stopped a federal roundup of Bundy cattle and led to the arrest on federal charges of 19 people including five Bundy family members.
Trial is set to begin Feb. 6 in Las Vegas for the first six defendants in that case.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Take 5' game
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the New York Lottery's "Take 5" game were:
04-06-17-22-38
(four, six, seventeen, twenty-two, thirty-eight)
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ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill. (AP) — A 76-year-old man who prosecutors say used his reputation as an upstanding citizen to convince authorities 45 years ago that the crash that killed his wife was an accident has been convicted of first-degree murder in her death.
A Cook County jury on Monday found Donnie Rudd guilty of murder in the 1973 death of 19-year-old Noreen Kumeta Rudd in Barrington Hills, about 40 miles (65 kilometers) northwest of Chicago.
The jury deliberated for just three hours before delivering the verdict that made it clear they didn't believe the death was a tragic accident. Instead, jurors were swayed by the prosecutors' argument that Rudd, under intense financial pressure, married then killed Noreen Rudd to collect $120,000 in insurance money, then moved back in with a former girlfriend.
× 1 woman injured following car crash into Milford liquor store
MILFORD — One man is in police custody after he struck two buildings with his car Saturday evening.
Milford emergency response crews headed out to Melba Street on reports of a car hitting a pedestrian.
Police said the car struck a woman in front of a Dollar General store, then skid and hit the Crushed Grape next door.
The woman was taken to Yale-New Haven for non-life threatening injuries, while the driver of the vehicle was arrested.
Kenneth Longfield, 58 of Milford, was charged with assault with a vehicle in the second degree, driving while under the influence, evading responsibility, and reckless endangerment.
The front of the liquor store seemed to have suffered damage to the entrance of the store.
The Town of Banff opted for a quieter version of fireworks this Canada Day, which were supposed to be better for the environment.
Siliguri: India produced a scintillating display of football to thrash Nepal and book a berth in the ongoing SAFF Women Football Championships at Kanchenjunga Stadium.
Even though the hosts led during the first half thanks to Kamala Devi’s goal on 45th minute, it finished strongly in the second half with goals from Indumathi and Sasmita Malik on 58th and 83rd minute respectively.
The visitors could only grab a consolation penalty goal from Sabitra Bhandari in the 75th minute.
India made an impression right from the go with clinical precision and toe to toe football basics but only had to wait up until the half time for its first goal.
Team coach described the win as a team effort.
A pharmacist who claimed Islamic State were "not bad people" has been jailed for six years after he was convicted of showing a beheading video to a young child.
Zameer Ghumra "brainwashed" two primary school-age youngsters in the UK, instructing them to not have non-Muslim friends and asking if they wanted to join the terrorist group or help recruit others to its ranks.
The 38-year-old was convicted at Nottingham Crown Court on Thursday of disseminating "terrorist propaganda" in the form of a graphic Twitter video on his mobile phone between January 2013 and September 2014.
Ghumra, of Haringworth Road, Leicester in England, was sentenced at the same court on Friday.
UPDATE: Cedar Rapids Police have identified the body of a man found along 33rd Avenue on Sunday.
He's been identified as 77-year-old Joseph Botello.
Investigators are waiting for autopsy results to determine the cause of death.
No further information is available at this time.
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An eastern Iowa police department is trying to learn more information, after man's body was found outside.
Cedar Rapids police say they were called to 505 33rd Ave SW at 2:45 p.m. for an unresponsive man.
Police determined the man was dead.
We're working to learn more information about this incident.
Please stay with KWWL News on air and online as we continue to follow this story.
Dr. Neal Kirkpatrick is dead at the age of 97, passing away at home on Sunday after battling pneumonia. Kirkpatrick is well-known as the patriarch of the Kirkpatrick medicine and musical clan, working for more than 50 years as a physician before he retired nine years ago. Kirkpatrick was a cardiologist, also serving as chief of medicine and chief of staff at Saint John Medical Center. Several of Kirkpatrick’s sons became doctors, while also devoting time to local high school bands and the Southwest Washington Youth Symphony. A public memorial is being set up on Sunday, March 5th at the Longview Community Church.
PAWNEE, Okla. (AP) — Two earthquakes have struck in the area of northern Oklahoma that was rattled last year by the largest earthquake in state history.
The U.S. Geological Survey says the back-to-back earthquakes hit Monday morning near Pawnee, about 75 miles northeast of Oklahoma City. The USGS says the quakes had magnitudes of 3.2 and 3.3 and there are no reports of injuries or damage.
In September, a 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck Pawnee and caused widespread property damage. Scientists have linked Oklahoma’s recent spate of earthquakes to oil and gas production, and state regulators have issued new regulations on the practice of injecting wastewater into underground disposal wells.
May 3 Spain's vehicle manufacturing association Anfac:
* Says new car sales in Spain rose 1.1 percent in April from a year earlier to 101,375 cars
* Says car sales rose 6.1 percent in the January to April period from a year earlier to 409,286 cars
* Car sales rose 12.6 percent in March from a year earlier (Reporting by Madrid Newsroom; Editing by Sonya Dowsett)
March 19 (Reuters) - RadNet Inc:
* RADNET FILES FOR NON-TIMELY 10-K WITH THE U.S. SEC‍​ Source text: (bit.ly/2GGtSfK) Further company coverage:
Police in Leeds are hunting a man who assaulted a shop worker in Leeds this morning.
Officers were called to the Co-op in Broadway, Hawksworth, just before 7.25am to reports of an assault.
Police are still establishing the full circumstances, but said a female shop worker had been hit in the face with a bottle.
A spokesman said the victim had been treated by paramedics and taken to hospital.
Her attacker was described as a mixed race man who was aged in his mid 30s.
It is the second time this year that a female member of staff has been assaulted at the store.
Back in March, police issued an appeal after armed robbers threatened a woman at knifepoint and assaulted her as she was forced to open the safe.
Anyone with information on the latest incident is asked to call police on 101.
South Korean stocks traded lower late Wednesday morning as institutions offloaded large-cap tech stocks in an apparent move to lock in profits, analysts said.
The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index lost 13.27 points, or 0.56 percent, to 2,359.06 as of 11:20 a.m.
(Yonhap)
Most large caps traded mixed with tech shares bolstering the market.Market kingpin Samsung Electronics added 0.31 percent after opening higher. SK hynix, a major chipmaker, meanwhile, was up 1.35 percent.The local currency was trading at 1,123.7 won against the US dollar, down 0.2 won from the previous session's close. (Yonhap)
Children from Zuni Pueblo lead the U.S. pledge of allegiance in the Zuni language in the New Mexico state Capitol in Santa Fe, N.M., on Friday, Feb. 2, 2018. Head Start program teacher Rylan Chimoni helps the children learn their tribal language at an early age. The Legislature held an annual celebration of indigenous communities and culture. Morgan Lee AP Photo
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:00 P.M.) – Faylaq Al-Rahman’s official media wing released footage, today, of their forces detonating a tunnel bomb under the Syrian Arab Army’s (SAA) positions in the eastern suburbs of Damascus.
The footage was taken three days ago after Faylaq Al-Rahman attempted to recover the territory they lost to the Syrian Arab Army earlier in the week.
The tunnel bombing took place in the ‘Ayn Tarma suburb of Damascus, near the Sonbol Station that was captured by the Syrian Arab Army early next week.
As a result of the tunnel bombing, at least ten Syrian Army soldiers were killed or injured, including a field commander.
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Two officers from the Dallas police department and a civilian were injured in a shooting near a local Home Depot on Tuesday, police said.
The Dallas police department said two officers were shot and critically wounded in a tweet, and confirmed that another person was shot. The civilian’s condition was not known. The department did not immediately provide further details.
The Associated Press reports the shooting occurred around 4:30 p.m. outside a Home Depot located in northern Dallas. Aerial footage showed police looking for a suspect in the surrounding area with a helicopter and trained dogs.
Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings tweeted that he was closely monitoring the situation and praying for the officers.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbot echoed the mayor’s thoughts. “Texas honors all the men and women who protect and serve our communities, and justice will be served.”
March 19 (Reuters) - HIAG Immobilien Holding AG:
* DIVIDEND PER OUTSTANDING SHARE INCREASED TO CHF 3.80
* FY COLLECTED PROPERTY INCOME ROSE BY 6.5% TO CHF 55.8 MILLION COMPARED TO PREVIOUS YEAR (CHF 52.4 MILLION)
* FY NET INCOME UP BY 23.9% TO CHF 57.5 MILLION (2016: CHF 46.4 MILLION)
* EXPECTING A GOOD 2018 BUSINESS YEAR AND AIMING FOR A FURTHER INCREASE IN PROPERTY INCOME
* FY ANNUALISED PROPERTY INCOME 3.5% ABOVE PREVIOUS YEAR AT CHF 56.1 MILLION (2016: CHF 54.2 MILLION)
* FY EBITDA CHF 73.1 MILLION VERSUS CHF 56.0 MILLION YEAR AGO Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
Living the expat life à la famed author Ernest Hemingway may be the dream of many, but whether you're looking to move abroad for retirement or just searching for a change of pace, choosing the right place to move to can be a daunting task. Luckily, International Living published a shortlist of the easiest locations abroad to move to.
In determining its top such spots, International Living advised readers to keep in mind how close a new location is to their old home, whether it is relatively easy to get long-term visas for residency there, offers a low cost of living and is home to a preexisting population of foreigners like you.
Read on to see what the magazine ranks as this year's top five easiest places in the world to move to (in no particular order).
— By CNBC.com's Natalia Wojcik
Posted 18 April 2017
Source: InternationalLiving.com
February 14, 2017, 8:20 AM | Vanilla bean prices have soared because of a shortage in Madagascar. The island country has more than three-quarters of the world's vanilla fields. Ben Tracy shows how this is driving up prices for many favorite treats.
A demining team works close to a danger sign near the village. Sheno Abdullah is one of those who lost a leg in an explosion. "In 1980, when the war began, Iranian planes dropped bombs on our region at dawn, everybody left but a few," he said. "When...more
A demining team works close to a danger sign near the village. Sheno Abdullah is one of those who lost a leg in an explosion. "In 1980, when the war began, Iranian planes dropped bombs on our region at dawn, everybody left but a few," he said. "When the war ended, people returned, but they didn't know that the land was full of mines," he said, speaking at the small mosque where he serves sometimes as muezzin, the one who makes the Muslim call to prayer. REUTERS/Essam Al-Sudani
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A pregnant woman named Madam Gbogbo has been burnt to death when a quantity of petrol she was hoping to sell in black market poured while riding a motorcycle.
She reportedly died on Tuesday when a SUV hit her at the Navy junction in Delta State.
It was gathered that she was travelling on the motorcycle by herself when the vehicle hit her.
The impact of the collision had caused the fuel to explode the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) gathered.
“The woman was returning from a petrol depot with a jerry can of fuel she bought when the jeep knocked down her motorcycle.
“She was personally riding the motorcycle with the jerry can placed on the tank in front of her.
“The fuel exploded in the process, and there was nothing anyone could do to save her life," a private source told NAN.
ALSO READ: Mum breastfeeding baby after surviving Taraba explosion inspires emotions on IG
It gathered from Mr Andrew Aniamaka, a spokesperson for the police that the driver of the SUV has been arrested.
The South Carolina-Georgia game, set for Week 2 of the season, will kick off at 3:30 on Sept. 8 at Williams-Brice Stadium on CBS, it was announced today.
The Gamecocks open their season at home against Coastal Carolina the week prior.
South Carolina is coming off a 9-4 season that it capped off with a 26-19 victory over Michigan in the Outback Bowl.
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When it comes to selecting songs, Alison Krauss' aim is true. "Windy City" is classic country, with most of the tunes older than their 45-year-old singer.
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May 2 Indian shares posted slight gains on Tuesday, as auto makers such as Maruti Suzuki rallied on strong April sales, but broader gains were capped after Ambuja Cement's quarterly results raised concerns about corporate earnings.
The broader NSE index ended up 0.1 percent at 9,313.80, while the benchmark BSE index closed 0.01 percent higher at 29,921.18. Both indexes ended lower in the previous two sessions.
For the midday report, click (Reporting By Samantha Kareen Nair in Bengaluru; Editing by Gopakumar Warrier)
FRANKFURT, April 28 Deutsche Bank is expected to name James von Moltke as new finance chief, replacing Marcus Schenck who is taking on a role as co-head of the investment bank, a source close to the matter said.
Deutsche Bank declined to comment.
Von Moltke joins Deutsche Bank from Citi, where he worked as treasurer after being hired from Morgan Stanley in 2009 to head its corporate mergers group, the person said.
The news was first reported by Bloomberg on Friday.
Last month, Germany's flagship lender promoted Schenck and retail head Christian Sewing to co-deputy chief executives alongside bank chief John Cryan and said it would name a new CFO at a later stage. (Reporting by Arno Schuetze; Editing by Maria Sheahan)
A roundup of what The Globe and Mail’s market strategist Scott Barlow is reading this morning on the Web
The best description of Warren Buffett’s investment style - “simple but not easy” - came from the man himself. The 50/30/20 rule for personal finance sounds very similar,
“The 50/30/20 rule that states you should spend roughly 50 per cent of your income on necessities (housing, transportation, healthcare and other bills), 30 per cent of your income on wants (dining out, travel, entertainment, etc.) and 20 per cent of your income on savings or paying off debt … I’m not trying to judge people on how much they spend on their house and car or where they live. Finances aren’t everything in life but if you’re struggling to get ahead financially it makes sense to consider the cost of living where you decide to put down roots.”
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Baghdadi Aide Shot to Death near Mosul; 117 Killed in Iraq
Iraqi Vice President Ayad Allawi said during an interview that the Islamic State militants may be looking to join forces with al-Qaeda.
Kurdistan Regional Government warned that it needs $830 million to continue housing internally displaced people and even refugees from Syria.
The United Nations is reporting that 493,000 people have been displaced by the fighting in Mosul, which has now lasted six months.
At least 117 were killed and 54 were wounded or sickened:
In Mosul, airstrikes killed 50 people and wounded 51 more. Two special forces members were killed in clashes. About sixty militants were killed in clashes or airstrikes. A senior militant official was killed in an airstrike. Two more were killed in clashes. A strike on a drone factory killed an expert.
In Baghdad, a bomb wounded three people.
Unknown gunmen killed a top aide to Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in Tal Afar.
Read more by Margaret Griffis
Mercedes-Benz owner Daimler has taken a stake in Uber rival Taxify, giving the Estonian start-up a much-vaunted "unicorn" valuation of $1bn (£750m) .
Taxify received $175m from German car giant Daimler. European fund Korelya Capital and Taavet Hinrukus, founder of Transferwise, also joined the funding round.
Taxify, which runs an Uber-like app and ride-hailing company, has expanded across Eastern Europe and grown into Uber's main contender in Europe and Africa.
In September last year Taxify attempted to launch in London to challenge Uber in the UK, but it suspended operations in less than a week after Transport for London ordered it to stop accepting bookings.
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CASS COUNTY —There have been an “unusually high volume of motor vehicle thefts” in Cass County over the past week, according to Cass County Sheriff Richard Behnke.
Please see Tuesday's print or e-edition for full article.
BLACKMAN TWP., MI - Southbound U.S. 127 near the Berry Road has been shut down due to a crash.
The crash was reported at 6:48 a.m., Oct. 6, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation's website.
Check back with MLive/The Jackson Citizen Patriot as this story develops.
Police are searching for a missing 15-year-old girl from Trumbull County that is believed to be in danger.
According to the Ohio Attorney General's Office, Madison S. Copley was last seen at her home on Aug. 12 in Hubbard. She left her home during the night and has not returned.
Authorities believe that she may be with 21-year-old Malik Williams, who was last seen driving a 2012 white Infinity QX56 SUV with Ohio tags FSE9009.
Madison is described as an African-American female, approximately 5 feet 2 inches tall, weighs 125 pounds, and has black hair and brown eyes. Madison does suffer from a medical issue that requires medication.
If anybody has information regarding Madison's location, please contact the Trumbull County Sheriff's Office.
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YOUNGSTOWN — The monthly “Five Minutes with the Mayor,” scheduled for Tuesday, has been moved to Aug. 22, starting at 5 p.m., in the mayor’s office on the first floor of city hall, 26 S. Phelps St.
Citizens are invited to visit with Mayor John A. McNally for up to five minutes to ask questions or voice concerns on issues in the city.
Former state lawmaker testifies he was paid to oppose EPA
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Former state Rep. Oliver Robinson testified in federal court that he was paid by business interests to oppose federal environmental cleanup efforts in north Birmingham
News outlets report that Robinson took the witness stand Tuesday in the bribery trial.
Lawyers Joel Gilbert and Steven McKinney and Drummond Co. vice president David Robertson are accused of bribing Robinson. The three have maintained their innocence.
Robinson testified that they wanted him to use his influence as a legislator to oppose expansion of a federal Superfund site in Birmingham.
Robinson pleaded guilty to bribery last year. The former basketball star said he felt like he sold out the voters who elected him.
Defense attorney Jack Sharman, in questioning Robinson, noted that Robinson hopes to get a reduced sentence by cooperating with prosecutors.
French President Emmanuel Macron said Tuesday that he was ready to work with Washington on a new nuclear deal with Iran, after US President Donald Trump called the three-year-old accord "insane." "I can say that we have had very frank discussions on that, just the two of us," Macron told a joint press conference with Trump at his side."We, therefore, wish from now on to work on a new deal with Iran."
Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner calls into the "Rich Eisen Show" and talks about how the team has performed so far this season and how they can continue to improve going forward.
LEWISTON, Maine (AP) – Folks rooting for a snowy winter are going to like the forecast from the Farmers’ Almanac, in the Northeast, at least.
The Maine-based almanac that goes on sale this week is predicting a snowy winter from Maryland to Maine with five coastal storms to bring misery to the region.
The publication, now in its 200th year, predicts cold weather for central regions, wet weather for the southeastern states, and dry weather for the nation’s western third.
The almanac editors aren’t afraid to go out on a limb using a secret formula that dates to 1818.
But that doesn’t mean they’re always right. The publication was off the mark last winter when heavy snow failed to materialize in the Midwest and the Middle Atlantic states were milder than anticipated.
Smoke or flames from the Christchurch fires caused about 89,000 people to lose power for around half an hour today.
A map from power provider Orion showing the areas affected by a power cut in Christchurch as of 2.15pm on February 15. Source: Supplied
All customers now have power restored as it has been rerouted through the rest of the Orion network.
The Transpower 220KV line tripped, causing the power cut, an Orion spokesperson said.
Rosemary Waters , 30, of Batavia, was arrested on Monday by SP Batavia Troopers and charged with third-degree burglary following a shoplifting complaint at Walmart. After being taken into custody for allegedly shoplifting, it was discovered that a previous shoplifting arrest had left Waters prohibited from entering Walmart property.
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The Leader’s Office is getting in the Christmas spirit: Shadow Cabinet members visited in small groups over the last week to decorate Jezza’s Xmas tree, putting on a bauble each, while staffers did the finishing touches, including raising the essential red star. Meanwhile, Jezza’s rather boring official Christmas card is out (below).
Lovely festive Christmas card from Jeremy Corbyn. Unfortunate two people inadvertently look as if they’re holding guns! pic.twitter.com/OjP4SDqAKo — Kevin Maguire (@Kevin_Maguire) 11 December 2017
It’s got nothing on the cards the Labour Party shop started flogging last month – a cult of Corbyn Christmas special depicting a snowman wearing an “oh Jeremy Corbyn” scarf and flat cap. A pack of 8 went for a suggested donation of £8. Who needs Jesus when you’ve got Jez-us?
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Union Tourism Minister Alfons Kannanthanam urged the Kerala Government to take over the 1000 acres of land in Munnar from the Tata Group of companies and set up tourism amenities.
The Government should utilise the land for the development of tourism, he told reporters at Thiruvananthapuram.
“Except the natural beauty, our destinations do not offer anything. The place has to be developed on every front so that tourists get best of facilities. Tourists must spend quality time,” he said and added that the Centre was willing to invest a large amount for the development of tourism sector in Munnar, provided the State submitted a clear and good proposal.
Senator Angus King, I-ME, discusses the latest events happening amount the Trump administration. Now Democrats are trying to find out what the truth is.
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Every six months or so Dallas is shocked, shocked again to find that racial segregation is going on here, but every time we discover it again, Dallas always avoids saying who. Somebody did it.
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Erik Jones, seen above celebrating an Xfinity win, led a career-high 20 laps and finished a personal-best third in last week’s Pocono 400. Brandon Wade Fort Worth Star-Telegram/TNS
FILE- In this Thursday, March. 23, 2017 file photo, Brazil's Paulinho celebrates his hat trick during a 2018 World Cup qualifying soccer match against Uruguay in Montevideo, Uruguay. Barcelona says it has reached a deal with Chinese club Guangzhou Evergrande to buy Brazil midfielder Paulinho for 40 million euros $47 million).
Nearby residents are objecting strongly to a planning application to create a House in Multiple Occupation (HiMO) in Mayfield Road. The plan is to turn the premises at 47a Mayfield Road and 3 Mickleton Road from retail shop and dwelling into a 9 bedroom HiMO and extend the existing outbuilding at the first floor and convert it into 2 self contained one bedroom flats. The proposal would take another family home out of the community and add to the transient population as well as making the existing parking problems even worse. There is a petition at Wint’s Wines in Mayfield Road.
You can view the plans (ref. FUL/2017/3242) on the city council website www.coventry.gov.uk by going to the planning portal. If you wish to comment on these plans the deadline is very soon – Thursday 8 February
Contemporary womenswear label TIFÉ presents its latest collection titled Imo (pronounced E-moh). The brand is known for its versatile, transitional and effortlessly elegant designs.
For the TIFÉ brand, this collection is not about looking strong or beautiful because all women are already strong and beautiful. It’s about finding the beauty, solace and balance in oneself. This collection describes the modern woman, who rules her world with understanding, knowledge, grace and purpose whilst being fun and elegant at it. It is inspired by the desire to promote self-awareness and confidence in today’s woman.
Credits
Brand: TIFÉ | @officialtife
Photography: Kola Oshalusi | @kolaoshalusi
Model: Precious John | @precious_john
Makeup: Cass | @Casskoncept
Shoes: Nell and Bell | @nellandbell
Styling and Creative Direction: Toyosi Clay | @toyo_c, Bolutife Ajayi
Assistant Stylist: Ben Ayemere
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Today is a big day for the "royal family," as they head into the court room to win Bella's case.
The Jaguars opted to waive Walker on Monday.
Walker was waived in order to make room for corner Charles James in a corresponding move. The rookie was considered an unlikely candidate for landing on the final roster, and will now look for a new opportunity elsewhere.
'Blindspot' newbie Archie Panjabi has moved on from 'Good Wife' backstage drama New “Blindspot” recruit Archie Panjabi left “The Good Wife” mysteriously in 2015, with her character — glamorous and devious special investigator Kalinda Sharma — turning on the heels of her...
British star's Jumbo-sized role on 'The Good Wife' There’s a new badass Brit on “The Good Wife” — but she’s not the new Kalinda. “I know people made guesses because we’re both British women of color,” says freshly...
On her own: 'Good Wife' goes back to square one in season finale Alicia Florrick (Julianna Margulies) began the year on “The Good Wife” taking the biggest risk of her career. Thinking she could make a difference in Illinois politics, she took Eli...
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - California is the latest state to join a legal challenge to President Donald Trump's revised travel ban.
Attorney General Xavier Becerra said Monday that California would sign on as a plaintiff in a lawsuit challenging the ban's constitutionality.
Becerra said in a statement that the order despite being changed still represents an attack on people based on their religion or national origin.
Democratic attorneys general nationwide are trying to use the court system to thwart the executive branch's travel order.
Trump's revised ban bars new visas for people from six predominantly Muslim countries: Somalia, Iran, Syria, Sudan, Libya and Yemen.
It also temporarily shuts down the U.S. refugee program.
FILE - In this May 31, 2017, file photo, Oklahoma's Brad Dalke watches a tee shot during the final round of the NCAA Division I men's golf championships in Sugar Grove, Ill. Fresh off his clinching win for Oklahoma in last month’s NCAA final, Dalke is playing in his first U.S. Open this week at Erin Hills. Charles Rex Arbogast, File AP Photo
Savings Institute Bank & Trust recently promoted Mary Conti to customer service center manager.
Conti will be responsible for management and development of the customer service center team, along with ensuring the effective delivery of the bank’s alternative banking services including online, mobile and telephone banking. Conti joined the bank in February as life insurance and annuity program manager.
“We’re excited to have Mary transition to leading our customer service center team,” Nereida Braasch, vice president and branch administrator at Savings Institute Bank & Trust, said in a statement. “Her proven coaching skills will be an excellent asset in ensuring we continue to deliver world-class customer service across all of our banking channels.”
She brings over 20 years of banking experience, most recently from Chelsea Groton Bank, where she was a customer service specialist.
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Members of Iraqi rapid response forces and a member of federal police gather next to a tank during a battle against Islamic State militants at the Bab al-Tob area in Mosul, Iraq, March 14, 2017. REUTERS/Ari Jalal
War nerds love tanks. The battlefield behemoths drove onto the scene in the early days of World War I, replaced the cavalry and became synonymous with war.
This week on the show, author Steven Zaloga walks us through the ins and outs of armored vehicles. He explains how the French Renault doesn’t get enough credit, how the Sherman came to dominate Europe and how people always forget about the Russians.
It’s everything you ever wanted to know about tanks but were afraid to ask on War College this week. How have wire-guided missiles changed the game? What’s reactive armor and why does it explode? What, if any, is the point of tanks in low intensity warfare? And which tank can be called the best tank?
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Law enforcement outside the Port Authority Bus Terminal after reports of an explosion.
Several people were injured Monday morning when a device exploded at the Port Authority bus terminal on 42nd Street, according to law enforcement sources.
One person is in custody after his device partially detonated inside a tunnel, sources told The Post.
Police and firefighters have responded to the scene, where the bomb squad also has been deployed.
The NYC Office of Emergency Management said commuters should expect delays.
There was no immediate word on what prompted the response between Eighth and Ninth avenues.
This a developing story.
The Z900 has been in the limelight since it replaced the Z800 earlier this year. Until recently, the motorcycle was offered only in two colours. Now, Kawasaki have announced the launch of a new colour: Metallic Spark Black.
Commenting on the launch of the latest colour, Yutaka Yamashita, Managing Director of India Kawasaki Motors, said, “Our Z900 received a very positive response. I hope that with this new addition, passionate customers those who waited for this colour will be happy. Responding to the requirements of our customers is one of our most important priorities.”
The Z900 has an in-line four, liquid-cooled engine at its heart that dishes out 125 PS at 9,500 rpm and a peak torque of 98.6 Nm at 7,700 rpm. We had a go on this Kwacker, here’s what we think about it.
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Forex Technical Analysis
EUR/USD
Current level - 10579
The downtrend is intact heading towards 1.0500 area. Initial intraday resistance lies at 1.0590, followed by the crucial peak at 1.0632.
Resistance Support intraday intraweek intraday intraweek 1.0590 1.0710 1.0500 1.0500 1.0632 1.0870 1.0500 1.0350 Profit-taking affects gold curbing silver and platinum
USD/JPY
Current level - 114.31
The upmove has been renewed, targeting 115.65 resistance area. Initial intraday support lies at 114.00 and crucial on the downside is 113.25 low.
Resistance Support intraday intraweek intraday intraweek 114.10 118.65 113.35 111.40 115.65 120.00 112.50 109.80
GBP/USD
Current level - 1.2463
Yesterday's slide from 1.2550 is still underway, with a risk of a dip towards 1.2410 area.
Adam Levine gives a hug to Ellen DeGeneres after appearing on her talk show for an episode airing on Wednesday (February 15).
The 37-year-old entertainer opened up about receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, where his daughter Dusty Rose made her first appearance at a public event. “She’s unbelievable. I’m so in love with her, it’s crazy,” he said about his baby girl.
Adam also opened up about his The Voice co-stars Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani being a couple while filming the upcoming season.
There was even a performance from Maroon 5 to debut their new single “Cold!”
Adam Levine Talks His Daughter and ‘Voice’ Co-Stars
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May 2 American Assets Trust Inc
* Reports first quarter 2017 financial results
* Q1 FFO per share $0.44
* American Assets Trust Inc - same-store GAAP decreased 1.2% to $41.9 million for three months ended March 31, 2017 compared to same period in 2016
* American Assets Trust - increased guidance for FY 2017 FFO per diluted share range to $2.00 to $2.06 per share Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
ARENDAL, Norway (Reuters) - The potential for temporary British membership of the European Economic Area after it leaves the European Union would be both challenging and costly to handle, Norway's Prime Minister Erna Solberg told Reuters on Monday.
"There would be a cost they would have to share, and an authority outside their border that could impose binding decisions on them, which is not entirely in line with what they've said they want ... But we're prepared for various scenarios," Solberg said on the sidelines of a news conference.
Doña Ana County Clerk Scott A. Krahling has announced the Doña Ana County Clerk’s Office and the Bureau of Elections will be closed all day Wednesday, June 14, to allow staff to participate in offsite training related to professional development and strategic planning.
The offices will reopen at 8 a.m. Thursday, June 15.
Krahling said frequent visitors to the Clerk’s Office are being notified of the closure in advance to minimize inconvenience.
“The staff will finalize our priorities for the upcoming fiscal year. Our goal is to implement an organized plan for success to better serve the residents of Dona Ana County,” Krahling said. “This plan holds us accountable to the public, and it will define how the Clerk’s Office is utilizing county resources to the best of our ability. I will be presenting the plan soon at an upcoming meeting of the Doña Ana County Board of Commissioners.”
Over the weekend, U.S. District Court Judge David O. Carter continued to singlehandly try and end Orange County's longstanding homeless problem along the Santa Ana River and Civic Center. He's asked the County of Orange to relocate nearly 600 homeless people to more permanent settings as a previously reached agreement of housing for 30 days expires. He also asked that Santa Ana and county officials move to clear the Civic Center of its homeless population, currently estimated at around 150 and situated right next to City Council chambers. Finally, Judge Carter asked all cities in Orange County to offer solutions instead of just run the homeless out of their jurisdictions, warning them not to dump any more in Santa Ana and Anaheim. But will any of this permanently solve homelessness in OC?
Jolly LLB 2 box office collection day 5: Akshay Kumar film has collected Rs 57.61 crore in just four days. Akshay Kumar is one of the few actors in the industry today who is able to make an 'instant' connection with the audience.
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Because he can't pay $228 in traffic fines, Seti Johnson faces revocation of his North Carolina's driver's license, which means he won't be able to drive to the job he hopes to get soon. For Sharee Smoot, the amount keeping her off the road is $648.
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Sharon Board members discussed the need for hiring more police officers to fill voids in the city’s patrolling schedule, during Thursday night’s called meeting.
The board also discussed giving all police officers a pay increase in order to attract applicants.
After weighing the city’s higher liability risk that goes with hiring non-certified officers against the need for having an officer available to fill patrol shifts and respond to emergencies, the board voted unanimously to allow the hiring of a non-certified officer, if a certified officer cannot be found.
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Ice Cream & A Moovie at Chaney's Dairy Barn
Our annual popular outdoor summer movie series. Featuring featuring Despicable Me 3. Dress up like a Minion!! FREE Admission. Jumping Pillow $2. Check out the new stuff on our playground. NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR DRINKS. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy a movie under the stars. Movie starts at dusk.
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One person was released from a vehicle after it left the road and ended up in a field in south Shropshire this morning.
The collision happened off the A489 at Snead near Lydham, Bishops Castle at around 10am.
Four fire appliances including the Rescue Tender were mobilised from Bishops Castle, Clun and Wellington. An Operations officer was also in attendance.
The casualty was given first aid by firefighters with fire crews using specialist equipment to free them from the vehicle.
The Midlands Air Ambulance based at Tatenhill also attended the scene along with West Midlands Ambulance Service and West Mercia Police.
Fast rising model, Jumoke Orisaguna is amazing as she graces the cover of the latest issue of House of Maliq Magazine.
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FEMA homes to stay in Louisiana longer, but rent required
BATON ROUGE - Louisiana residents displaced by the August 2016 flooding and living in mobile homes provided by the federal government can stay in them until May.
But they'll have to start paying rent in March for the manufactured housing units.
Louisiana's homeland security office says the Federal Emergency Management Agency agreed to the state's request to extend the temporary housing program - but refused to continue waiving rent for the mobile homes.
The state intends to appeal the decision.
Jim Waskom, director of the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, said the rent requirement could create obstacles for some displaced flood victims.
Rental rates will range from $789 for a one-bedroom unit to $1,155 for a three-bedroom unit.
About 2,400 households remain in FEMA mobile homes, according to recent data.
The move comes after Facebook and Google cracked down on cryptocurrency ads earlier this year. Twitter will reportedly prohibit a range of cryptocurrency ads within the next two weeks, reports Sky News. The ban will affect cryptocurrency ads related to initial coin offerings (ICOs), cryptocurrency wallets, and token sales. Additionally, Twitter is also thinking of banning ads for all cryptocurrency exchanges, though that policy has yet to be finalized. Twitter’s cryptocurrency ads ban is expected to take effect globally.MG
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Austin police chief to "Good Morning America": Latest explosion caused by tripwire and showed "different level of skill"
WINNIPEG, MB – Now I’ve seen it all! Today’s Video Of The Day is of a hairless or naked kitten named Lolita giving her human a neck massage.
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March 29 Donlinks International Investment Co Ltd:
* Says the co filed for a lawsuit against ten firms regarding major asset reorganization dispute
* Says the co is seeking 247.1 million yuan compensation
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Cool Spaces: Lucchese
Just in time for Rodeo season, the Lucchese Flagship Houston boutique has been honored by the Institute of Classical Architecture and Art with the prestigious John Staub Award for its mix of western-inspired and modern interior design.
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pennsylvania’s largest health system, says it has reached a deal to acquire Pinnacle HealthSystem of Harrisburg.
It’s expected to be completed Sept. 1 if it meets regulatory approval.
The Philadelphia Inquirer reports the two health systems have been working on the deal since March.
If approved, UPMC will move into direct competition with the University of Pennsylvania Health System. Penn is the biggest health system in southeastern Pennsylvania.
Pinnacle Health landed with UPMC on the rebound after its merger with Penn State Hershey Medical Center was blocked over concern it would allow prices to rise in the Harrisburg region.
It appears to be doing a patrol of the entire Eastern Seaboard, though well out in international waters.
A Russian spy ship was spotted in international waters off the coast of Delaware, CBS News is reporting.
FOX News reports the ship was the SSV-175 Viktor Leonov, and was spotted about 70 miles off the coast of the First State. The U.S. boundary is 12 nautical miles.
CBS reports the ship is expected to head north until it gets to the sub base in New London, Conn., then turn and head south towards Cuba.
The station also says this type of incident is nothing new; in September 2015 a Russian ship was spotted off the coast of Florida and was believed to have been mapping U.S. undersea cables.
The Viktor Leonov is a Vishnya-class intelligence ship constructed by the Soviet Navy in the 1980s.
MOSCOW (REUTERS) - Contestants in Moscow's Red Bull Flugtag competition were ready to crash and get wet on Sunday (Aug 13) with hand-made aircraft in a variety of shapes, from a goblin bolt thrower to a human brain, all of which ended up plummeting into a river in Moscow
Flugtag means "flight day" in German, but all of these craft ultimately splashed into the waters below.
The teams construct their machines with three criteria in mind: How far they will fly, the creativity involved, and the artistry behind the design.
On competition day, teams are also judged by their performance on the takeoff ramp.
The contest started in Vienna in 1991 and now plays out annually in more than 100 locations.
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Outrage is brewing over a pair of stickers on a cooler at a Milwaukee construction site.
Owensboro police are looking for a person of interest in several recent shootings in the city.
Police say they want to talk to 27-year-old Willie “Dunas” Watkins.
Police say Watkins is considered armed and dangerous.
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Security concerns abruptly ended bail proceedings on Friday for five men accused of extortion after claims that hits had been out on a prosecutor and two police officers.
The mood was tense outside Cape Town Magistrate’s Court as police in tactical gear escorted senior state prosecutor Esna Erasmus‚ Colonel Charl Kinnear and Major-General Jeremy Vearey to their vehicles.
Earlier in the day‚ Kinnear testified in the bail hearing for alleged extortion racket bosses Nafiz Modack and Colin Booysen. Alongside Ashley Fields‚ Jacques Cronje and Carl Lakay they face eight counts of extortion and one of intimidation.
A source told TimesLIVE that crime intelligence agents in Johannesburg had reason to believe the trio's lives were in danger after two hitmen were allegedly offered R20‚000 for killing them.
It is understood security arrangements are being made to secure their families.
Police spokesman Brigadier Vish Naidoo refused to comment when asked about the alleged hits
Wounded congressman Steve Scalise throws out first pitch before Game 1 of NLDS House Majority Whip Steve Scalise threw out the ceremonial first pitch before Game 1 of the NL Division Series between the Washington Nationals and Chicago Cubs.
Astros roll to 2-0 series lead The Astros get home runs from Carlos Correa, George Springer and Dallas Keuchel surrenders one run over 5.2 innings as Houston roughs up Boston 8-2.
Nationals assistant hitting coach Jacque Jones suspended The Nationals have suspended assistant hitting coach Jacque Jones in connection with a legal matter.
Correa: We feel really good about our lineup Carlos Correa reflects on the Astros' great start to the postseason and what it's going to take to win moving forward.
Pomeranz says Correa capitalized on one bad pitch Drew Pomeranz explains that he thought he pitched well besides the home run he gave up to Carlos Correa in the third inning.
First Manhattan Co. continued to hold its stake in shares of Provident Financial Services, Inc during the third quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission .
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Montreal police divers will return to the Rivieres des Prairies today in hopes of finding 10-year-old Ariel Jeffrey Kouakou.
The boy hasn't been seen since March 12 when he left his home in the city's Ahunstic-Cartierville district to visit a friend's house.
Police divers made three dives on Monday, but didn't find any sign of the boy.
Sgt. Manuel Couture says the dives are difficult, not just because of the water temperature, but due to ice and snow on the river blocking the sunlight.
Police have been going door-to-door in the neighbourhood and using horses, the canine unit, all-terrain vehicles and a helicopter to search the area.
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The DMV got its first snow of the winter on Saturday, and Mei Xiang had the time of her life of her life playing in it.
The Smithsonian National Zoo’s giant panda was caught on video rolling around in the fresh snowfall.
As the National Zoo explains, these pandas hail from the western Chinese mountains and are actually more active in the wintertime.
Can’t make it to the zoo? You can always watch the giant panda cam.
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The Twins are right in the thick of things in the American League Wild Card standings, despite selling off pieces at the MLB trade deadline. The 1500ESPN crew — Phil Mackey, Judd Zulgad and Derek Wetmore — discuss on Monday’s show what needs to happen for the Twins to make the postseason. So far, it’s mostly coming true, but will it last?
Plus, digging deeper on important contributors like Byron Buxton, Jose Berrios, and also taking calls from listeners to wrap up the show.
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Soccer-Confederations Cup future in doubt, says German FA boss
FRANKFURT, June 14 The future of the Confederations Cup is uncertain given the strain it puts on clubs, players and World Cup organisers, German Football Association President Reinhard Grindel said on Wednesday.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Chinese Food And Beverage Group Ltd :
* CHINESE FOOD AND BEVERAGE GROUP-‍RICH PARAGON, CO, PROFESSIONAL GUIDE, COQUEEN, SPV, FORTUNATE SOAR INTERNATIONAL & FLM DIRECTORS ENTERED INTO SPA
* ‍RICH PARAGON SHALL SELL 31% EQUITY INTERESTS IN FLAME SOAR LIMITED FOR HK$173.9 MILLION​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
We move on with our Midterm Top 25 Under 25 with the second part of our five-day series. If you missed yesterday's look at players 25 to 21, you can read it here .
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INNISFIL, Ont. — Police say a man is out thousands of dollars after being scammed into thinking he was doing a favour for the CEO of his company.
South Simcoe police say the man received an email from someone claiming to be the CEO of the Innisfil, Ont., company, asking him to purchase a large number of iTunes gift cards to give out to clients.
Investigators say that while he was making the purchases at one store, a clerk asked if this was for Canada Revenue Agency, thinking the man was a victim of a common scam in which victims are asked to pay a fake tax bill with iTunes cards.
After buying more gift cards at two other locations, the man became suspicious due to persistent texting from the suspect.
Viking Line Abp INSIDE INFORMATION 1.2.2018, 9.00 AM
Viking Line has decided not to exercise its option on another vessel.
Viking Line Abp has decided not to exercise the option to construct another vessel included in
its shipbuilding contract with Xiamen Shipbuilding Industry Co., Ltd. The option has expired.
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The chief executive of one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies has resigned from President Donald Trump’s manufacturing council in protest at his failure to condemn a white supremacist rally.
Kenneth Frazier, CEO of Merck, became just the latest business leader to resign in protest against the president’s policies, following announcements earlier this year that the heads of Uber, Disney and Tesla that they could no longer support Mr Trump's administration.
Mr Frazier said he was stepping down to take a stand against intolerance and extremism.
There’s much more than GM Canada at stake in CAMI talks
Positioning CAMI as the poster child for larger manufacturing inequalities could mean the union is less flexible in negotiations than usual. This could cause problems for Equinox inventories, writes Megan Lampinen
Three weeks on and the dispute between General Motors management and Unifor workers at the CAMI plant in Ingersoll, Ontario shows no signs of resolution. Strike action began on 17 September when talks on a new labour agreement stalled over job commitments. The Master Bargaining Committee and Unifor national representatives have been meeting daily with GM since 27 September but have made little progress….
ANC ward councillor Bongo Nombiba was granted R2,000 bail in the Port Elizabeth Commercial Crimes court on Wednesday.
Nombiba, the ward 20 councillor, was found guilty in April of fraud and money laundering and was refused leave to appeal the verdict and sentence in Commercial Crimes court.
But on Wednesday he asked for bail pending a decision from Eastern Cape Judge-President Selby Mfanelo Mbenenge on whether he could continue with an appeal.
About 20 ANC members including councillor Andile Lungisa and ANC regional secretary Themba Xathula celebrated Nombiba’s release from jail, with some praising Jesus.
Xathula said: “We firmly believe he will be found not guilty on the appeal.”
Nombiba was found guilty of defrauding the Nelson Mandela Bay municipality of R20,000, which was meant for the Thulamangwane Community Project, a non-government organisation which cares for the elderly and cleans schools in the community.
Nombiba was serving a five year sentence at St Albans.
Feb 13 Rent-a-center Inc
* Rent-A-Center, Inc. reports fourth quarter and year end 2016 results
* Q4 loss per share $0.23
* Q4 earnings per share view $-0.24 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Qtrly consolidated total revenues decreased 13.8 percent to $684.1 million and same store sales decreased 9.6 percent
* Is not providing annual guidance as it relates to revenue or diluted earnings per share for 2017
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Pinnick Expects ‘Calm And Clinical’ Eagles
President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Mr. Amaju Melvin Pinnick, has asked the Super Eagles to be calm but clinical in Saturday’s 2018 FIFA World Cup showdown with the Zambians.
“The tendency is for teams to get uptight and tensed for this kind of match. I have spoken to them and the approach should be to take full control from the beginning and take the chances that come without being too anxious.
“We defeated the African champions, Cameroon, by maintaining focus and with the team imposing its game and taking the chances that came their way. That should be the approach for Saturday.”
Zambia last tasted victory against Nigeria in a competitive football match at senior level 32 years ago.
There have been 18 matches in all, with the Eagles winning seven, Zambia winning five and six draws. But this is only the second FIFA World Cup qualifying match between the two teams, the first won by the Eagles in Ndola last year.
A Michigan man was charged in the death of a 5-year-old pet donkey named Jack in La Porte, Ind., according to the sheriff's office.Olvydas Abromavieius, 50, of Union Pier, Mich., was charged with both misdemeanor domestic battery and felony domestic violence/animal cruelty stemming from an incident in the 8500-block of North Wilhelm Road in La Porte.Shortly after 9 p.m., police responded to a domestic disturbance and found an intoxicated couple arguing, police said. During the investigation, officials found the donkey bleeding profusely from the head due to a gunshot in the head near the left eye. The donkey died before medical help arrived on the scene, police said.Abromavieius' blood-alcohol level was .30. He was released on bond and scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday.
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — The Oakwood School in Greenville has ranked among the top private schools in the state, ranking 13th for best private k-12 school and 19th for best private high school.
Those numbers come from niche.com, a website that ranks schools based on information gathered from feedback from students and parents.
“An indication of the value of the Oakwood School’s education; it talks about things like community service, diversity, about academics, sports,” said Jennifer Smith, upper school coordinator at Oakwood. “So all the aspects you’d like to see talked about in a school setting, we were rated on and shown to do a really good job.”
Other schools in the east that ranked include “Arendell Parrott Academy in Kinston and the Epiphany School of Global Studies in New Bern.
As it launches a review—promised by the Trump administration—of Obama-era mandates, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on June 5 stayed for three months the 2016 requirements under the U.S. Clean Air Act New Source Performance Standards.
They regulate emissions of greenhouse gases and volatile organic compounds in oil-and-gas fracking facilities and other operations on which construction or modification began after Sept. 18, 2015.
The rules require a professional engineer to certify the design and capacity of closed-vent systems.
Industry executives claimed the mandates have no quantifiable environmental benefit. But six environmental groups on June 6 filed a U.S. appeals-court lawsuit to block the stay, claiming there was no public notice.
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — Cybersecurity experts say webcams and other smart devices played a role in last month’s massive internet outage.
Hackers used these gadgets to launch a botnet attack which crippled websites like Netflix, Amazon, and Twitter for hours.
KRON4’s Tech Reporter Gabe Slate met with a cybersecurity firm and shows us just how easy it is to hack a webcam and what you can do to protect yourself.t.
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The shooting happened just after 7:00 p.m. Tuesday evening near Tuloso-Midway Primary School on Deer Run Drive. Captain Jason Brady, with the Corpus Christi Police Department, says a 32-year-old man was taken to the hospital with a gunshot wound to the abdomen.
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With yesterday’s announcement of the 19 acts nominated for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, here is a list of acts who continue to be overlooked:
Pat Benatar
Jethro Tull
Joe Cocker
Kansas
New York Dolls
Grand Funk Railroad
Boston
Little Feat
Blue Oyster Cult
Mott the Hoople
John Mayall
Doobie Brothers
Meat Loaf
BTO / The Guess Who
/ Jimmy Buffett
Foreigner
Blood, Sweat and Tears
Roxy Music
Bad Company / Free
/ Peter Frampton / Humble Pie
/ Procol Harum
Badfinger
ELP
Thin Lizzy
Todd Rundgren
The Cure
The Smiths
Soundgarden
Nine Inch Nails
The most glaring omission from this year’s list is Foreigner, who made a big push to get nominated as a way to cap off their 40th anniversary. It would have been a feather in their cap going into their two reunion shows with the original lineup this Friday and Saturday in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, which are being captured for future release.
British Prime Minister Theresa May called on Tuesday for an early election on June 8, saying the government had the right plan for negotiating the terms of Britain's exit from the European Union and she needed political unity in London.
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Sterling rose against the dollar after May made the surprise announcement outside her Downing Street office.
"I have just chaired a meeting of the cabinet where we agreed that the government should call a General Election to be held on the 8th of June," May said.
(Reporting by William James, Elizabeth Piper, Kylie Maclellan and Kate Holton, writing by Estelle Shirbon)
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — After severe weather washed across most of Minnesota Tuesday night, thousands of people are still without power Wednesday morning.
Lake County Power said more than 6,000 homes and businesses lost power after the storms, and by 9 a.m. Wednesday, that number was down to 2,900. The energy cooperative says most of the remaining outages are in the northeastern part of the county, near the Boundary Waters region.
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LCP said crews worked through the night to restore power to half the affected homes, and are already en route to more affected areas.
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A crowd gathers in front of the store that sold the winning $447.8 million Powerball ticket in Menifee, Monday. Lottery officials say they still don't know who bought the winning $447.8 million Powerball jackpot ticket from the Southern California liquor store and encouraged the holder to seek sound financial and legal advice.
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South Africa's Kevin Anderson competes in a singles match against Damir Dzumhur representing Bosnia and Herzegovina Monday at the Memphis Open. The tournament field is wide open this year as Kei Nishikori is not defending his title.
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WILSON, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania firefighter who dresses up as Santa every year to deliver gifts on a firetruck has been forced to cancel this year after his own home was gutted by fire.
Charles Wacik was scheduled to hand out gifts in Wilson on Sunday before an early-morning fire consumed his home. Wacik and his wife were unhurt.
The 74-year-old has been a firefighter for more than 40 years and is scheduled to retire at the end of the year. For the past five years, he has distributed gifts for the Santa Delivers program.
After the fire, organizers canceled the event and asked participants to pick up the presents instead.
Fire Chief Joseph Sipel says the fire started at a home adjacent to Wacik’s.
What’s in a street name?
Town council is going to have its policy committee look into the idea of renaming streets in honour of longtime residents and families in Hay River.
Mayor Brad Mapes proposed the concept, which has been previously discussed over the years, at the Feb. 6 meeting of council.
“It’s a way to showcase our community and the people that we’ve got,” he said, adding it is also a way to remember former residents of the community.
“So I wanted to see if there’s any appetite for council to move forward and strike some type of a committee that could take it and start gathering the information, and bring it back to council probably sometime in June, if we do it,” he said.
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Marc Lynch, one of the actors in the up coming performance of Driving Miss Daisy, joined New Mexico Living to invite us to the show at the Albuquerque Little Theatre.
The Pulitzer Prize Winning Masterpiece will begin its run on August 25 and end on September 10, with shows on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. There are additional performances on Saturday, September 2 at 2 p.m. and September 7 at 7:30 p.m.
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ST. LOUIS, MO — Do kids have always come first? Licensed counselor Dr. Rachel Glik explains why children don't always need to be the center of family life.
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP)  Supporters of a long-shot bid to make California an independent nation are ending their effort to put it to a statewide vote next year.
The secretary of state's office confirmed Monday that Marcus Ruiz Evans, vice president of the Yes California Independence Campaign, notified officials he intends to withdraw the California Nationhood ballot measure.
The group's president, Louis Marinelli, says in a message to supporters that he is seeking permanent residence in Russia. He says supporters may try again to separate California from the United States at a later date.
The movement drew extra interest after last year's election of Republican Donald Trump as president.
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Marinelli says the group has nearly 100,000 registered supporters. Supporters needed more than 585,000 signatures by July to put a measure on the ballot.
Fairbanks hit 90 degrees last week for the first time in four years. The heat was very localized to the Tanana and Yukon river valleys.
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Cancer survivor Paulette Leaphart and her daughters were dressed in yellow as the Biloxi native was honored by the city in October. In 2016, a host of everyday people stepped out of the shadows and into the limelight.
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TAIPEI Taiwan's presidential office on Friday said it had no plans "at this stage" to hold a telephone call with U.S. President Donald Trump, and understood that the United States had priorities in handling Asia-Pacific regional affairs.
The response came after Trump brushed aside the idea of such a phone call, following a comment by Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen that she would not rule one out, in separate interviews with Reuters on Thursday.
"Based on the good mutual trust and understanding between Taiwan and the United States, we understand the United States has priorities in handling regional affairs," Presidential Office spokesman Alex Huang said in a statement.
"At this stage, we don't have such a plan."
The government would pursue Taiwan's best interests, Huang added.
(Reporting by J.R. Wu; Editing by Clarence Fernandez)
Officers from Penrith Local Area Command are inviting the community to come together to have a chat over a cup of coffee next week.
On Thursday, February 23, local officers will come together at 10am in an informal, neutral space to discuss community issues, build relationships and, of course, drink coffee.
Coffee with a Cop provides a unique opportunity for community members to ask questions and learn more about the police work in the Penrith region.
“We hope that community members will feel comfortable to ask questions, bring concerns, or simply get to know our officers,” Commander of Penrith Local Area Command, Superintendent Brett McFadden said.
“We are all engaged in the digital age of social media, but the face to face connection is something to be valued. These interactions are the foundation of community partnerships.”
Coffee with a Cop begins at 10am at Skipton’s Café, Skipton’s Arcade, 541 High Street in Penrith on Thursday, February 23. Similar events are being held right across NSW.
MOSCOW, March 29 Ukrainian investors and a consortium of other foreign investors are among possible buyers of the Ukrainian subsidiary of Russia's state bank VTB, VTB's First Deputy CEO Yuri Soloviev said on Wednesday.
VTB plans to submit documents on the sale of its Ukrainian BM-Bank to the Ukrainian central bank and expects the deal to be accomplished no earlier than in May or June.
VTB is also planning to close its French office and restructure its European business this year, Soloviev said.
(Reporting by Kira Zavyalova; Writing by Maria Tsvetkova; Editing by Andrey Ostroukh)
Cliven Bundy and some of his co-conspirators want next week's trial stemming from an armed standoff at Bundy's Nevada ranch to be moved from Las Vegas to Reno.
Lawyers for Bundy, his son, Ammon, and others filed motions in federal court this week arguing they can't get a fair trial in the aftermath of the mass killing in Las Vegas.
Jury selection is scheduled to begin Tuesday on multiple charges accusing Cliven Bundy, his two sons and four others of enlisting a self-styled militia to prevent federal agents from removing Bundy's cattle from federal land.
Ammon Bundy's lawyer said in the newest filing Friday if the case cannot be moved, it should be postponed.
A lawyer for another defendant, Pete Santilli of Cincinnati, says they're trying to negotiate a deal where he'd plead guilty to a single felony count.
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Washington • U.S. Ambassador to Russia Jon Huntsman’s first week in the post was a whirlwind as he landed in Moscow to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin and later flew back to Washington to sit down with President Donald Trump. He also gave his first public interview since taking the job — to his daughter Abby Huntsman on “Fox and Friends.”
Preview: Asia brings progressive rock to Englewood The supergroup to pay tribute to its co-founder, John Wetton, at bergenPAC. Check out this story on northjersey.com: https://njersy.co/2spBSOa A fortuitous day off on Asia's tour schedule and the band's fondness for the Bergen Performing Arts Center in Englewood have cleared the way for a special night of music and fan interaction honoring John Wetton.
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made a batch of appointments today, including one to fill the seat on theheld by a gubernatorial appointee.Hutchinson nameda Bentonville lawyer, to succeed Beebe appointeewhose term expired. Her Facebook page identifies her as a senior director for ethics at Walmart. She'll serve through 2021.
April 28 Workday Inc-
* CEO Aneel Bhusri's FY 2017 total compensation was $2.2 million versus $9.3 million in fy 2016 - sec filing Source text: (bit.ly/2pu83JW) Further company coverage:
In his annual Mansion House speech late last month, the UK Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammond, set out his plans for cementing London’s place as the world’s leading financial centre.
He talked about banking and he talked about Brexit. Yet somehow, he utterly failed to mention a technology that could be crucial to his goal: blockchain.
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May 3 Gjensidige Bank Asa
* Board of Gjensidige Bank has today decided to appoint Krister Aanesen as CEO of Gjensidige Bank
* Aanesen joins bank on 1 august this year, and will take over as CEO at turn of year
* Aanesen will succeed Hans Harén, who retires later this year after having led bank since 2011 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
It's been a month and a half since a DWI crash left Officers Brandy Walling and Zach Perez so badly injured that they still haven't returned to work.
The officers were hospitalized with cuts that doctors had to close with sutures and staples, and one of them suffered a speech impediment as a result of the crash.
Preston Pieratt, 24, faces a charge of driving while intoxicated. He, too, was hospitalized after the Aug. 20 crash on Forest Lane in northeast Dallas.
PARIS: France on Monday called on Russia to stop military action in Syria and respect a fragile cease-fire brokered by Moscow and Turkey seeking to end nearly six years of war.
“We resolutely condemn everything Russia could do in Syria that would contribute to a continuation of fighting,” Prime Minister Bernard Cazeneuve said on France Inter radio.
The truce deal, which was welcomed unanimously by the United Nations Security Council, has been repeatedly violated since it began, with warring sides trading the blame.
Rebels on Saturday warned they would abandon the truce if the government side continued to violate it, asking the Russians, who support Bashar Assad, to rein in army and militia attacks in the valley by 8:00 p.m.
“We hope talks between separate Syrian forces will continue so the cease-fire can hold,” Cazeneuve said.
“We ask the Russians to stop taking part in military operations which are deadly operations,” he added, without specifying which actions in particular he was referring to.
The father of a Long Island medical-school student who was killed in a 2011 car accident handed out the first scholarship named for his son at a graduation ceremony on...
April 28 Credit Acceptance Corp-
* Credit Acceptance announces increase and extension of revolving secured warehouse facility
* Credit Acceptance Corp - increased amount of one of our revolving secured warehouse facilities from $75.0 million to $100.0 million
* Credit Acceptance Corp - extended maturity of facility from april 30, 2018 to April 30, 2020
* Credit Acceptance Corp - interest rate on borrowings under facility has been increased from libor plus 200 basis points to libor plus 225 basis points Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Good news, Criminal Minds fans: JJ and Garcia will be back for Season 13.
The actresses who play them, A.J. Cook and Kirsten Vangsness, have closed deals with co-producers CBS and ABC Studios that have secured them healthy raises, Deadline reports.
Vangsness and Cook, who have each been with Criminal Minds since Season 1, were seeking parity with male co-star Matthew Gray Gubler, who has also been with the show since Season 1 but was paid more. Deadline says that their raises "essentially" put them on par with him, and they were willing to walk if they didn't get it. Gubler and Joe Mantegna closed new deals last month.
These four will return alongside Adam Rodriguez, Aisha Tyler and Paget Brewster. Damon Gupton, who joined the cast last season after the dismissal of Thomas Gibson last year, will not be returning.
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May 3 Magnachip Semiconductor Corp:
* Magnachip reports first quarter 2017 financial results
* Q1 gaap earnings per share $1.05
* Q1 revenue rose 9.2 percent to $161.7 million
* Sees Q2 2017 revenue $162 million to $168 million
* Magnachip Semiconductor Corp - believes it remains on track to complete planned workforce reduction within its cash cost range of $29-33 million
* Magnachip Semiconductor Corp - "continue to anticipate that our gross profit margin and adjusted EBITDA will show improvement in 2017"
* Magnachip Semiconductor Corp sees Q2 gross profit is anticipated to be in range of 25% to 27% Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
West Bromwich Albion midfielder Chris Brunt says the Baggies' playing methods have changed since Alan Pardew has been appointed as manager.
Listen to the interview on BBC Radio 5 live on Friday, 2 February from 19:00 GMT, and watch on Football Focus on BBC One on Saturday, 3 February from 12:00 GMT.
Man sentenced for dumping chemical-filled bottles in river
ASPEN, Colo. (AP) — A western Colorado man has been sentenced to two years of supervised probation and 40 hours of community service for throwing dozens of sealed bottles containing bleach and other common household chemicals into the Roaring Fork River.
Ricardo Maestrino Parras Membreno said during his sentencing hearing on Monday that his actions stemmed from his tough upbringing in El Salvador and the death of his mother two years ago. He did not provide further explanation.
Membreno pleaded guilty to a single count of felony criminal mischief last month.
Deputy District Attorney Tony Hershey says a large number of agencies worked on the case since it was "initially a cause of great concern."
Authorities have determined that the bottles were not linked to any kind of drug operation.
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Aug 14(Reuters) - China Wafer Level CSP Co Ltd
* Says it changes accounting policy based on accounting standards for business enterprises
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COLUMBUS (WCMH) – Police in Columbus have issued a warrant for a man accused of robbing a business on the south side of Columbus.
It happened at the Lucky Duck II at 3479 South High Street on June 11, 2017.
Police say 27-year-old Antoine Paige Phillips passed a note to an employee demanding cash. He also said he was armed, according to police.
The clerk complied and gave him money,
Phillips is described as a black male between 28 and 35-years-old. He stood between 5’5″and 5’6″ and weighed between 140 and 150 pounds. He has a goatee and was wearing a black OSU hooded sweatshirt, red shorts and a black baseball hat.
Anyone with information is asked to call Columbus police at 614-645-4665 or Crime Stoppers at 614-461-TIPS.
BAGHDAD: A service member from the international coalition fighting Islamic State was killed in a "non-combat related incident" in Iraq on Monday, the U.S. military said.
The Combined Joint Strike Force did not disclose the name, nationality or the circumstances surrounding the person's death but said in a statement that the incident was under investigation.
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Thanks to quick thinking, an Asheboro family escaped injury when their car burst into flames shortly after it started smoking as they drove down Interstate 73/74 Monday afternoon. Angie Barr; husband, Brian; and son, Nathaniel, were southbound on the interstate shortly before 2:30 p.m., returning to their Zoo Parkway home from a doctor's appointment.
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ARE PANDAS A LIQUID? Literally No One Was Happier About The East Coast Snowfall This Weekend Than Mei Xiang The Panda
If watching a giant panda tumble around in the snow doesn't bring you joy, you might be a lost cause.
Competitive eater gobbles up ice cream at Indiana fair
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INDIANAPOLIS -- Competitive eater Miki Sudo downed a heaping helping of ice cream at the Indiana State Fair to set a new mark for gobbling up the cool treat.
The Indianapolis Star reports the Las Vegas woman ate 16Â½ pint-sized containers in 6 minutes, topping a previous record that Major League Eating lists as 15 pints in that much time.
The mark was set during Sunday's Prairie Farms World Ice Cream Eating Championship, which was sanctioned by Major League Eating. Sudo, who also gets a $2,000 prize for first place, joked that she'd "like to grab a sweater right now" as she took photos with fans.
This year's fair theme is the "Wonderful World of Food." Sunday was ice cream day at the fair, which runs through Aug. 20.
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March 30 Rent-a-center Inc
* Rent-A-Center Inc to terminate acceptance now agreement with Conn Appliances Inc.
* Rent-A-Center - determined not to renew referral agreement with Conns due to quality and performance of ANow customer accounts originating from Conns stores
* Rent-A-Center inc - expect the closures will result in an immediate improvement in cash flow in ANow business beginning in June
* Rent-A-Center - as result of non-renewal of agreement, all 115 ANow kiosks located inside Conns stores will cease operations at close of business on June 6 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
April 5 Intact Financial Corp
* Intact Financial Corp - estimated catastrophe losses, net of reinsurance, for Q1 of 2017 of approximately $88 million on a pre-tax basis
* Intact Financial - this year's winter conditions led to an increase in claims in all lines of business
* Intact Financial - severe wind events in central and atlantic canada drove most of catastrophe losses in Q1 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Eric Dier scored England's winning penalty
According to overnight figures, 23.6 million viewers watched the moment when England won their World Cup penalty shootout against Colombia on ITV.
More people tuned in between 21:50-21:55 BST on Tuesday than watched any other five minutes of British TV since the 2012 Olympic closing ceremony.
An average of 20.1 million watched the last 16 match as a whole.
The win sent England through to face Sweden in the quarter-finals, a game that will be on BBC One on Saturday.
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Psychic Cops To Hiding $3.5M In Exorcism Income From IRS
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 4:51 PM EDT) -- A Florida woman who claimed to be a psychic pled guilty Thursday to hiding more than $3.5 million that she earned performing exorcisms on an elderly woman seeking to rid herself of demons, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts announced.
Sally Ann Johnson, 41, who was also known as Angela Johnson, Angelia Johnson and Sally Reed, pled guilty to one count of tax evasion for failing to declare the more than $3.5 million she was paid during a seven-year period from 2007 by...
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ANYONE with a stake in Sweden's property market should make space for Thursday in their calendar. That's when they'll get fresh clues as to whether they are facing a temporary blip or the start of a full-blown crash.
Svensk Maklarstatistik AB and Valueguard will both
Police in Plainfield are investigating allegations of sexual misconduct by a member of the town’s fire department.
Last week, police executed a search and seizure warrant of the fire department on Norwich Road.
Police were notified about the allegations of sexual misconduct, which reportedly happened at the fire department.
No further details were released by police.
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The best location in South West Beverly Hills 1/2 block from Roxbury Park on a stunningly beautiful residential street. This bright front facing corner unit boasts large scale rooms with tall ceilings and a great layout. Appreciate the top quality finishes and attention to detail throughout including rounded travertine flooring, solid wood cabinets, Costa Esmerelda granite, Wolf range, Sub Zero refrigerator, LED lighting and dual zone NEST climate control. Huge master suite with 3 closets, bathroom with steam shower, large tub, double vanities and plenty of storage. Control access building with side by side parking, guest parking, in unit laundry, large storage room and a private pool. A few blocks to the heart of Beverly Hills and newly remodeled Westfield Century City shopping center. This is a very rare offering.
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NEW YORK (AP)  Guillermo del Toro's 'The Shape of Water' leads Golden Globes nominations with 7 nods .
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In 2016, PlanetOne stood out as a different kind of master agent. "Fifty percent of our sales were cloud, and the rest were network.
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But a new showcase at the Instagram-worthy Spur Line Supply Company wants to show people the state is about all that and so much more, as well.
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SEATTLE (AP) — Outdoor retailer L.L. Bean will no longer sell rifles to anyone under 21.
The company joined retail heavyweights Walmart and Dick’s Sporting Goods in changing policies in the wake of the Florida school massacre.
L.L. Bean said in a statement late Thursday that it will no longer sell guns or ammunition to anyone under the age of 21.
Company spokeswoman Carolyn Beem says L.L. Bean only sells firearms at its flagship store in Maine and only guns specific to hunting and target shooting.
She says L.L. Bean does not carry assault-style firearms, high-capacity firearms, bump stocks or handguns of any kind.
The announcements come two weeks after a teenager killed 17 students and educators with an AR-15 rifle in Florida.
Apple is reportedly working on making the Near Field Communication (NFC) chip in its iPhones function beyond just contactless payments.
The company is expected to announce an updated NFC chip at its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) which will allow its next-gen iPhones to unlock smart locks, agencies reported.
Once available, the feature will allow even older iPhones unlock smart locks, including those of a car or an office building, with just a software update.
Sheriff: 15-year-old boy killed in shooting, parents injured
PARADIS, La. (AP) — Authorities in Louisiana say a man has been taken into custody after a shooting that killed his 15-year-old son and seriously wounded the boy's mother.
The man suffered non-life-threatening injuries in Sunday's shooting, and the couple's 9-year-old daughter, who ran to a neighbor's for help, was not injured.
NOLA.com/The Times-Picayune cites a release from the St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office saying there's no indication anyone outside the immediate family was involved.
Authorities have not released a motive or a suspect for the shooting.
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After runner-up finishes the last couple of seasons, Sequatchie County Middle School won the 2017 SVC Softball Tournament, held September 28-30 in Jasper. The Lady Braves, seeded second, defeated Van Buren County 13-1 in the first round; South Pittsburg, 10-0; then beat top-seeded Bledsoe twice for the title.
For more, see the October 5 issue of The Dunlap Tribune.
Jeezy, Joe Gifted, DJ Luke Nasty And Dutchess At Dutchmasters Event
All the rappers and rap fans were going hard at SXSW last week. Dutch Masters sponsored The Southwest Takeover at Vulcan Gas Company, which was hosted by Kenny Burns. The event featured performances by DJ Luke Nasty and Dutchess (her first, alongside Ricky Blow) and a host of others, with Jeezy headlining.
Burns also interviewed Jeezy before his performance.
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Two men in their 20s collapsed as clubbers rushed to escape the Easter event at the trendy Mangle venue in Hackney, east London. Others grabbed bottles of water to pour over friends whose faces had been burned by the corrosive liquid.
About 200 revellers fled the club before the emergency services arrived. Another 400 were evacuated soon after and police closed off surrounding roads.
PA Emergency services at the scene after an attacker sprayed acid into a crowd leaving a nightclub
One witness said: “It was like war. The police were everywhere.”
It was like war. The police were everywhere Witness
The two men were in a serious but stable condition. Eight others were treated before being taken to hospital and two more attended A&E.
PA The attack at the Mangle venue in Hackney, east London, left 12 people injured
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While Katie Holmes, Robert De Niro, Spike Lee, and countless others poured into Balthazar last night for Chanel’s Tribeca Artists Dinner, supermodel Anna Ewers made sure that she was camera worthy in her haute garb. The annual event highlights and celebrates achievements in the film industry, and Ewers had a front row seat for the occasion. Her process for ensuring a Hollywood finish? A little help from Chanel, which included creating a smoky eye (by Tracy Alfajora) and tousled tresses (by Gonn Kinoshita) to compliment her modern riff on Coco’s borrowed from the boys style. Above, Ewers shares a few getting-ready snaps.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Guangzhou Automobile Group Co Ltd :
* SAYS IT AND PONY.AI TO SIGN FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT ON SMART DRIVE, AUTO PILOT RESEARCH Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2rYqCIR Further company coverage: (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
The Mary B. Martin School of the Arts is preparing for the last event of the season, and it’s big! one though. They’re wrapping up the year with a very special guest, Julian Sands, who will celebrate a legend, Harold Pinter. Anita DeAngelis is here with the details. For more, visit their website.
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The funeral of stabbed schoolgirl Mylee Billingham took place in her home town of Brownhills this morning.
Her family had asked mourners to wear “bright and beautiful” clothing in memory of the eight-year-old.
Mylee died at Birmingham Children’s Hospital in January after suffering knife wounds at a property in Valley View.
Her father William Billingham has been charged with her murder and making threats to kill.
The funeral service was held at St James Church in Brownhills.
Media had been invited to cover the service from outside of the church.
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LONDON/WASHINGTON May 3 The story headlined "London terrorism suspect was on Gaza flotilla ship in 2010 - sources", published on April 28 is withdrawn and no substitute story will now be published.
The story has been withdrawn because Reuters was unable to confirm that Khalid Omar Ali was aboard the Mavi Marmara in May 2010 which the Mavi Marmara organizers expressly deny. There will be no substitute story. STORY_NUMBER: L8N1I07PP STORY_DATE: 28/04/2017 STORY_TIME: 1704 GMT
The signs of growth in downtown Des Moines are obvious. Around every corner it seems that crews are hustling to build a new apartment complex.
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Cineplex will honour the late Canadian filmmaker Rob Stewart by hosting screenings of his documentary "Sharkwater" in support of charity at select theatres next week. "Sharkwater - A Tribute to Rob Stewart" events will be held on Feb. 25 in Vancouver, Victoria, Nanaimo, B.C., Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Toronto, Hamilton, Ottawa, Oakville, Ont., London, Ont., Windsor, Ont., Montreal, Halifax, Charlottetown and St. John's, N.L. Free tickets will be available at the box office of participating theatres in exchange for a donation to WWF-Canada, with all funds to be directed toward continuing the work of the late Toronto conversationist.
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A 13-year-old from White Lake was detained at a juvenile facility after Oakland County sheriff's deputies say he made multiple threats of violence against classmates of his Commerce Township school.
On Friday, April 20, the teen is accused of telling another student he had a semi-automatic pistol in his backpack. The threat wasn't deemed to be credible and the 13-year-old was sent to in-school suspension.
On Monday, April 23, sheriff's officials say a classmate asked the student why he was suspended from class, to which he responded, "I have a list, and you're on it."
"The female became afraid and ran to the office," according to the Sheriff's Office. "While she was running away, the student yelled out, 'I was only kidding. I would never do that to you, but there are a few people I don't like.'"
The juvenile was interviewed and transported to Oakland County Children's Village detention center. It's unclear if he'll face charges as a minor.
Investment bank Rothschild reported double digit revenue growth in its recently-ended financial year, and said "very few changes" will need to be made to its operations as a result of Brexit.
The Franco-British firm posted an 11pc rise in revenue for the year ended March 31, to €1.77bn (£1.56bn) from €1.59bn, with all divisions recording an improved performance year on year. Operating income increased 34pc to €429m.
Rothschild generates more than two thirds of its revenue from its Global Advisory division, which advises firms on merger and acquisition (M&A) activity as well as on debt, restructuring and equity matters.
French President Emmanuel Macron, one of Rothschild's former employees, once earned €2.9m when serving as an investment banker advising on a multi-billion dollar deal between Nestlé and pharmaceutical firm Pfizer.
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With Toys R Us freshly buried, Amazon may be sensing a hole to fill in the hearts of children.
The online retailer is planning to send out millions of holiday toy catalogs, sources tell Bloomberg. Toys R Us, which officially closed its doors last week, was treasured for its endless aisles and for its catalogs, which inspired children clutching pens to circle the toys they dreamed of. For parents, those catalogs were simultaneously a guide, relief, threat and burden.
Amazon will mail catalogs to people's homes and hand them out at Whole Foods stores, according to Bloomberg's report Wednesday. Amazon bought Whole Foods last year, in a nod to the staying power of at least some brick-and-mortar stores. Apparently, it didn't see the same potential in a toy store.
Amazon didn't immediately return a request for comment.
Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has lashed out at the Director-General of Voice of Nigeria (VON), Osita Okechukwu, over comments that the former President Goodluck Jonathan opened corruption loopholes while in office.
Fani-Kayode told Okechukwu to have his head examined. He suggested he needed a banana.
He tweeted: “The ugly little monkey at VON who said [email protected] unplugged the holes for corruption needs to have his head examined.Give him a banana!”
Okechukwu had accused Jonathan of creating more avenues for corrupt practices in the country.
“My own sincere assessment is that our dear ex-president, His Excellency Dr Goodluck Jonathan rather than plugged loopholes of corruption; opened it wide.
“He should apologize to Nigerians whom he betrayed for being less than transparent. I was outraged when I heard him proclaim that PDP will return to power in 2019 because of the hunger and poverty ravaging the country”, he said.
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (AP)  A man who was serving a life sentence for killing a worker at his California marijuana farm has died following an apparent suicide attempt at a federal prison in Indiana.
The Bureau of Prisons says 35-year-old Mikal Xylon Wilde was found unresponsive Sept. 22 in his cell in Terre Haute, Indiana.
Vigo (VEE'-goh) County Coroner Susan Amos says Wilde apparently hanged himself in his cell. He was pronounced dead Sept. 26 at a local hospital.
The Kneeland, California, man was sentenced to life in prison plus 35 years in 2015 on murder and drug trafficking convictions.
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Prosecutors said Wilde opened fire in August 2010 on immigrants he'd hired to work at his marijuana farm after they quit and demanded payment.
Mario Roberto Juarez-Madrid, a Guatemalan father of two, was killed.
Officer Grant responds to a duct taped passenger on a plane and a someone recorded the complaint.
The government has imposed ban on airing local advertisements on foreign television channels broadcast in Bangladesh.
In a circular issued on Monday, Ministry of Information said the decision has been taken under the Cable Television Network (Regulation) Act- 2016.
The circular also said legal action will be taken against the concerned foreign TV Channel distributors if they violate the directions.
The move has been taken after Media Unity came up with several demands including closure of downlinks of illegal foreign TV channels in Bangladesh, stopping airing of dubbed foreign serials in local channels and imposing a ban on local advertisements in foreign channels.
The Unity, a platform of organisations of private television channel owners, artistes, directors, dramatists, journalists and other media people started movement to meet their demands.
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Before the 2017 season, the NFL relaxed its celebration rules to allow group touchdown demonstrations. Players could also use the football as a prop or go to the ground in jubilation.
The decision went against the "no fun league" connotation of the past. The pullback on whistles for creative post-touchdown presentations gave new life to the game.
Some teams choreographed brilliant acts while other clubs played it safe.
The Pittsburgh Steelers, Minnesota Vikings and Philadelphia Eagles came up with some of the most imaginative ideas, and their joyous moments are part of the top 10 TD celebrations.
Who stole the show after reaching the end zone in 2017? We'll start with honorable mentions, which include a surprise entry. When it comes to teamwork, creativity and choreography, several celebrations checked all the boxes—others presented relatable charades.
By I Made Sentana JAKARTA--Indonesia will reinstate the 80% foreign-ownership limit on insurance companies, a move that will likely require some foreign investors to cut their stakes in local insurers. Finance Minister Sri Mulyani said in parliament that insurance companies with foreign ownership of more than 80% must adhere to the cap if they need fresh capital.
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MOUNT PLEASANT, Wis. (AP) - Property owners in southeastern Wisconsin who believe they won’t be fully compensated for land Foxconn Technology Group needs to build a $10 billion plant are appealing a ruling dismissing their case.
A dozen property owners filed a federal lawsuit in January alleging the village of Mount Pleasant’s use of eminent domain is unconstitutional because it is for private rather than public benefit. They say the offers for their properties are too low.
A federal judge dismissed the suit this month, calling it “not cognizable.”
The Journal Times reports that the property owners’ attorney filed the appeal Tuesday.
An attorney for the village says the legal appeal won’t stop the project.
The Taiwanese company’s plant will manufacture advanced liquid crystal display panels.
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Doctors say he should be dead, but tonight a Gold Coast tradie is home with his family after spending eight months in hospital.
At least 50 killed in Brazil prison riot - Globo
BRASILIA, Jan 2 (Reuters) - At least 50 people have been killed in a bloody prison riot in the Amazon jungle city of Manaus, a Brazilian security official told the Globo TV network on Monday.
Sergio Fontes, the head of security for Amazonas state, told Globo he fears that more dead will be found as authorities get a clearer idea of the extent of the rebellion that began late on Sunday, sparked by a fight between rival drug gangs.
April 10 Lennar Corp
* Lennar reports one-time charge for litigation from 2008
* Lennar Corp - Recorded a litigation accrual which will result in Q1 net earnings being lower than $130.8 million, or $0.56 per diluted share
* Based on court hearing co now believes it is appropriate to record a one-time charge of $140 million for the litigation
* Lennar Corp - In addition to accrual, company would purchase property which is subject of litigation for $114 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Dominos Pizza in Turkey, Russia aims for $422 mln share market valuation
LONDON, June 15 DP Eurasia, the Domino's Pizza franchise holder in Russia and Turkey, has set a price range of between 200 and 230 pence a share for its initial public offer on the London Stock Exchange, implying a market capitalisation of up to 331 million pounds ($422 million).
March 31 Boyd Gaming Corp
* Boyd Gaming Corp says on March 29, 2017, co entered into amendment no. 2 and refinancing amendment - SEC Filing
* Boyd Gaming Corp says amended credit agreement provides for commitments to make Term B loans in an amount equal to $1.3 billion Source text: [bit.ly/2oj1Cci] Further company coverage:
Athens – Bill Norton, 4-star defensive end, commits to the University of Georgia.
Norton is a 6’5,5″, 270 pound defensive end from Christian Brothers in Memphis, Tennessee. He ranks as the number 11 strong side defensive end and number 128 player overall in the 2019 class.
He chose Georgia over his home state university, Tennessee. Christian Brothers doesn’t allow their student-athletes to graduate early so that means he won’t be on the campus of the University of Georgia til June of 2019.
More info: https://www.dawgnation.com/football/recruiting/4-star-de-bill-norton-commits-georgia
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Prescott looking for carrier with larger aircraft at airport
PRESCOTT, Ariz. (AP) — City officials say they're putting the brakes on efforts toward interim commercial service at the Prescott Municipal Airport.
They're hoping the end result will be service by a carrier that offers larger aircraft, possibly in the 50-seat range.
Prescott Airport Director Robin Sobotta says that after an active week of discussions with the Department of Transportation, both sides agreed to abandon the interim air service contract process that had been underway.
In its place, the city is opting for a long-term contract of two years or more with an airline that may provide larger aircraft.
The city is considering how best to replace the commercial airline service that went away with Great Lakes Airlines' suspension of service last month.
The City Council is scheduled to discuss the matter on Tuesday.
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HISTORIC places enrich our daily lives, be they an old school, streetscape, park, church or home - the structures and places that connect us with the events, customs and people of the past should be recognised, protected and celebrated.
One such historic landmark, which this year celebrates its centenary, is the Urangan Pier.
Throughout history this substantial structure has been the stage for so much activity; as a construction site, an import/export facility, and now as place of recreation.
It connected Urangan to the rest of the world and it gave us a stronger identity.
The Pier's construction enlivened and enriched Hervey Bay, and it continues to do so as a tangible link to another time.
To celebrate the centenary of this historic landmark, there will be a range of activities and entertainment on Saturday, March 4 at Pier Park.
This will be a fun day for people of all ages and an ideal way to learn more about the history of this important historical structure.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Transgender recruits will be allowed to enlist in the military beginning Jan. 1. That’s the word from the Pentagon.
The latest decision means the ban that President Donald Trump ordered has suffered another legal setback. The new policy reflects the difficult hurdles the federal government would have to cross to enforce Trump’s demand earlier this year to bar transgender individuals from the military.
Two federal courts already have ruled against the ban and on Monday a federal court judge denied a government request to set aside the January start date for enlistment.
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SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCBD) — The Summerville Police is investigating following a shooting on Magwood Drive.
According to spokesman Nick Santanna, authorities responded to the Evergreen subdivision on Wednesday, February 15 at 12:06 a.m.
A male was found dead, suffering from a gunshot wound. Another victim with gunshot wounds was also found. Medics transported him to a local hospital. Where at last check, he is stable.
If you have any information on the incident, call your local law enforcement division or Crime Stoppers at 843-554-1111.
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The Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society have been busy bringing Susie H K Brideswell's whodunnit Murder at Haversham Manor to Milton Keynes Theatre this week
We talked to the head of the society and director of the show Chris Bean and Robert Grove who describes himself as a leading member of the society. Things may have not gone entirely to plan.
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The Play That Goes Wrong is performed at Milton Keynes Theatre until Saturday April 28. Tickets for the show can be booked by visiting www.atgtickets.co.uk/miltonkeynes or by calling 0844 871 7652
EAST CLEVELAND, Ohio - East Cleveland firefighters battled a large fire that destroyed one home and damaged a second on Ardenell Avenue just after midnight Wednesday.
East Cleveland firefighters said the original fire started in a home that squatters have been using and it spread to a neighboring home.
Firefighters said when they arrived the first house was already fully engulfed and the second was beginning to burn. The first home mostly collapsed during the fire.
East Cleveland firefighters said they only had 12 firefighters on-duty at the time of the fire and with two homes on fire they were forced to call for help from Cleveland and Cleveland Heights.
No injuries were reported but firefighters said they had not been able to get inside the home that neighbors said was being used by squatters, in order for them to check inside.
Two earthquakes have struck in the area of northern Oklahoma that was rattled last year by the largest earthquake in state history.
The U.S. Geological Survey says the back-to-back earthquakes hit Monday morning near Pawnee, about 75 miles northeast of Oklahoma City. The USGS says the quakes had magnitudes of 3.2 and 3.3 and there are no reports of injuries or damage.
In September, a 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck Pawnee and caused widespread property damage. Scientists have linked Oklahoma's recent spate of earthquakes to oil and gas production, and state regulators have issued new regulations on the practice of injecting wastewater into underground disposal wells.
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Lambdin punched Choun four or five times, threw her to the floor, grabbed the biggest kitchen knife he could find and stabbed his wife at least 15 times, according to court documents. When he noticed Choun was still moving, Lambdin contended he didn’t want her to suffer and smashed her in the head three times with a heavy ceramic globe, the documents say.
Syria's President Bashar al-Assad speaks during an interview with Croatian newspaper Vecernji List in Damascus, Syria, in this handout picture provided by SANA on April 6, 2017. SANA/Handout via REUTERS
WASHINGTON U.S. intelligence agencies suspect that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad kept some of the chemical weapons or components that he agreed to surrender under a 2013 U.S.-Russian deal, a U.S. intelligence official said on Thursday.
"We have never taken the Assad regime at its word that it declared its entire chemical weapons stockpile," said the U.S. intelligence official, who spoke on condition of anonymity.
"Assad has repeatedly shown that he is willing to use whatever chemical weapons he has retained or reconstituted to attack and terrorise his own people," the official said.
(Reporting by Jonathan Landay; Editing by Chris Reese)
On Wednesday morning, deputies conducted a traffic stop near Boggs Street in Lincolnton after they observed a vehicle crossing the center line multiple times. After receiving consent from the driver to search the vehicle, deputies found a black bag in the rear seat floorboard to be smoking and emitting a very strong chemical odor.
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Death of 92-Year Old Woman Now Considered a Homicide
by Rashad Snell
The Montgomery Police Department is investigating the death of a Montgomery woman, Mary Gedel, 92, as a homicide. The victim was found deceased in her home in the 1900 block of South Court Street.
MPD responded to South Court Monday, Oct. 2, after an acquaintance reported that the victim had not been seen in several days. Police located the deceased in her residence and initiated a death investigation.
The death investigation indicated that forced entry had been made into the residence, and forensic evaluation confirmed the cause of death to be homicide from blunt-force trauma.
No arrest has been made at this point, and the circumstances surrounding this homicide remain under investigation. No additional information is available for release at this time.
Police ask individuals with knowledge of this homicide to call CrimeStoppers at 215-STOP, Secret Witness at 625-4000, or the Montgomery Police Department at 625-2831.
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A Salina woman lost her ring valued at several thousand dollars due to an internet scam.
Police Capt. Mike Sweeney tells KSAL News that the woman was attempting to sell a diamond ring on the internet site Craigslist on May 25th when a person named “Justin” said that he was interested in purchasing the ring. The two then set up a payment arrangement through PayPal.
The victim then sent the ring through the mail, however, after several days of receiving no payment, became concerned and contacted authorities on Tuesday.
The address that the woman sent the ring to corresponds with a Malik Moore and a “Shop to Ship” courier business in Miami, Fla.
The victim has yet to receive a payment. The ring is valued at $2,700.
The Salina Police continue to investigate.
FBI Director Chris Wray on Friday told bureau employees to “stay laser focused on doing great work” after the release of a dud memo that House Intelligence Chairman Devin Nunes’ (R-CA) staff wrote accusing the FBI and Department of Justice of acting improperly.
“While there’s no shortage of opinions about us right now, nobody has the same vantage point on the FBI that I do,” Wray wrote in a memo to FBI employees, according to NBC News. “I wish every American could see what I see.”
He praised employees for having “the highest level of integrity, the strongest work ethic, the greatest consideration and kindness for your FBI family, and a level of fiercely focused professionalism that is unrivaled anywhere in the world.”
“In the end, actions speak louder than words,” Wray wrote. “Talk is cheap; the work you do is what will endure.”
He said there is “real strength in remembering that,” and advised employees to “remember: keep calm and tackle hard.”
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NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to Regulation 29 read with Regulation 47 of the SEBI (Listing obligations and disclosure requirements) Regulation 2015, with the Stock Exchange, that a Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company will be held at the Registered Office of the company on Wednesday, April 26, 2017 to consider and approve inter alia, Financial Results for the quarter ended March 31st, 2017 along with the other routine business.Source : BSE
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BEIJING, March 30 China's largest oil and gas producer, PetroChina, on Thursday reported a drop of 78 percent in 2016 annual net profit, to its lowest since at least 2011, hit by lower prices for crude oil and natural gas.
The shrinking profits posted by China's state oil and gas producers for last year have highlighted their growing challenges from falling output from aging wells and excess supply in domestic fuel oil markets.
PetroChina's net profit sank to 7.86 billion yuan ($1.14 billion) from 35.7 billion yuan in 2015 as revenue fell 6.3 percent to 1.62 trillion yuan ($235 billion), based on IFRS accounting standards.
PetroChina's crude oil production fell 5.3 percent to 920.7 million barrels in 2016, after peaking at 972 million barrels in 2015, the company said in an earnings statement.
($1 = 6.8895 Chinese yuan)
(Reporting by Josephine Mason and Meng Meng; Editing by Tom Hogue)
– WWE has posted a new video teasing the upcoming UK Championship Tournament shows. You can see the video below, which features the Undisputed Era:
– WWE posted video that you can see below hyping tonight’s Something Else To Wrestling With Bruce Prichard episode, which airs on the WWE Network:
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Premium paid TV platform nc+ has leased over 1,300 sqm of space in the Emerald Office Center complex in Katowice. The company will open a call center in the location later this month. Colliers International and Knight Frank represented the tenant and the owner of the property in the lease negotiations respectively. Emerald Office Center, until recently known as Reinhold Center, comprises a total of more than 10,700 sqm of office space in two buildings.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Win 4 Midday' game
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday afternoon's drawing of the New York Lottery's "Win 4 Midday" game were:
8-1-8-1, Lucky Sum: 18
(eight, one, eight, one; Lucky Sum: eighteen)
Thirteen semi-truck drivers helped save the life of a suicidal man threatening to jump from a highway overpass outside Detroit early this morning, working with Michigan State Police to line up their trailers under the bridge and break his fall, Fox 2 Detroit reports.
NOTE: If you or anyone you know is feeling distressed, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, text to 741-741, or call 911. The crisis center is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to provide confidential support to anyone who needs it.
Just before 1:00 a.m., police in the suburb of Huntington Woods received a call about a man who was preparing to jump off the Coolidge Highway overpass into traffic on I-696 below. Officers with the Huntington Woods Police Department, Oak Woods Public Safety, and the Michigan State Police sprang into action, immediately closing down both sides of I-696 and asking truckers stuck in the ensuing traffic jam to drive ahead and park under the bridge.
LONDON—Micro Focus International PLC’s $8.8 billion merger with Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co.’s software business represented a rarity 18 months ago: a British tech company taking over a foreign one, rather than the other way around.
It hasn’t worked out as planned. Micro Focus shares plunged 46% Monday after it said technical problems related to combining the computer systems of Micro Focus and HPE would lead to lower-than-expected sales.
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SMYRNA, Tenn. (WKRN) – Police are asking for help identifying a suspect who assaulted a Dollar General employee during a robbery last Wednesday in Smyrna.
Smyrna police reported the man entered the location on Old Nashville Highway around 9 p.m. and assaulted an employee before stealing cash from the business.
No additional information was released.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Smyrna police at 615-267-5445.
Islamabad: Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee would meet in Karachi for sighting the crescent of Jamadi-us-Sani on February 27, 2017 (29 Jamadi ul Awwal 1438 A.H).
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President Trump said Puerto Rico with a spanish-sounding accent three times in a row while speaking during a Hispanic Heritage Month event.
The Hollywood star has said that baring her nipples wasn’t down to her underwear but “it’s just the way” she is.
The 48-year-old, who played favourite Rachel Green for 10 years until 2004, regularly revealed a little too much with people dubbing her the originator of the Free The Nipple movement.
Speaking in a recent interview with Vogue, Jennifer admitted she doesn’t mind the role but seemed far from fussed about her assets being a talking point.
The actress commented: “Yeah, I don’t know what to say about that! It’s just one of those things, I guess. I wear a bra, I don’t know what to tell you.”
Hughes, who shared Deep Purple microphone duties with newcomer David Coverdale in the 1970s, explains that he didn't want to be part of a 21st-century lineup featuring relatively unknown singer Ronnie Romero.
Asked about Blackmore's three Rainbow appearances, which took place in June, Hughes tells Hard Rock Haven: "He asked me to do it with him. And I said 'no' because he wanted to, funny enough, he wanted to use an unknown singer.
"I said, 'It's not me. It's not me to do that.' I've done that with David, and it was good. I don't want to do it again. I said very eloquently, 'No thank you. I really would like to see you, but I can't do this at the point where I am right now.'"
Hughes also confirmed that Black Country Communion will release their reunion album in May next year. Read more here.
Davina McCall has opened up about how she told her kids about battling a drug addiction in her twenties.
The 50-year-old presenter, who is mother to Holly, 16, Tilly, 14, and Chester, 11, with her former husband Matthew Robertson, decided to be honest with her children because she knew they would eventually find out about her former addiction.
McCall battled alcoholism and heroin addiction in her early twenties, but was spurred to seek help following a friend’s ultimatum. By 25, she was clean.
“I had to be brutally honest [with my kids] quite early on when I thought other kids might talk to them about it,” McCall said on Giovanna Fletcher’s Happy Mum Happy Baby podcast. “They grew up with ‘Mummy’s going to a meeting’ - they just didn’t know it was a Narcotics Anonymous meeting.”
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump on Saturday condemned violence that erupted between white nationalists and counter-demonstrators on Saturday in Charlottesville, Virginia.
"We must ALL be united & condemn all that hate stands for," Trump wrote in a Twitter message. "There is no place for this kind of violence in America."
Officials had approved the protest march in downtown Charlottesville but cancelled the event and declared a state of emergency after outbreaks of violence.
Peyton Manning had to know it was coming as he stepped up to the podium Wednesday.
The Denver Broncos quarterback became a subject of national fascination this week over his use of the word “Omaha,” barked out 44 times
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The Jim Bowie Days Rodeo will take center stage in Bowie from June 18-24.
There will be a special barrel racing card on June 19, with exhibitions at 5:30 p.m. and the main card to follow at 7:30 p.m.
The youth rodeo follows the next night on June 20, with speed events, and then roping events on June 21.
The main rodeo is set for June 22-24. There will be special attractions including a calf scramble and mini-bronc riding, as well as mutton bustin’.
Slack is set for after the performance on June 22. T-N-T Rodeo Company of Anson will once again serve as the stock contractor.
The Jim Bowie Days rodeos is sanctioned by the United Professional Rodeo Association.
For information, log onto the website: jimbowiedays.org.
Jim Bowie Days will mark its 51st year this year. (Logo designed by the Bowie News graphic design department)
The S&P 500-tracking SPY ETF is down 2.49% since its March 1st high. Below is an updated look at our country ETF trading range screen to highlight how the rest of the world has been trading over this time period. In terms of overbought/oversold levels, 13 of 30 countries remain overbought, while none are oversold. But the US is one of just a few countries trading below their 50-day moving averages (the black vertical “N” line in the screen). Just 5 of 30 countries are down since March 1st, with Brazil (NYSEARCA:EWZ) down the most followed by the US (-2.49%).
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Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, the creative minds behind The Lego Movie and 21 Jump Street, bring their unique talents to a fresh vision of a different Spider-Man Universe, with a groundbreaking visual style that’s the first of its kind. “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” introduces Brooklyn teen Miles Morales, and the limitless possibilities of the Spider-Verse, where more than one can wear the mask.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Incoming White House press secretary Sean Spicer is defending cryptic comments by President-elect Donald Trump that he knows “things that other people don’t know” when it comes to allegations of Russian hacking.
Spicer tells Fox News Channel’s “Fox & Friends” that Trump is getting national security briefings “on a daily basis” and “there doesn’t seem to be conclusive evidence” Russians were behind the hacking of Democratic emails during the election.
Spicer also dismissed on Monday a report released by the FBI and Homeland Security Department supporting the accusations against Russia, calling it a “how-to” manual on basic cybersecurity for Democrats.
In an interview on NBC’s “Today Show,” Spicer said President Barack Obama only punished Russia after Democrat Hillary Clinton lost the election and that the recent sanctions were politically motivated.
WASHINGTON - Accused Russian hacker Peter Levashov has been extradited from Spain and will be arraigned later on Friday in the United States, the US Justice Department said in a statement.
US prosecutors have accused Levashov of running the Kelihos botnet, a network of more than 100,000 infected devices used by cyber criminals to distribute viruses, ransomware, phishing emails and other spam attacks.
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(AP) – A Kentucky lawmaker who attracted national attention last year when he compared President Barack Obama and his wife to monkeys has been accused of sexual assault. The Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting quotes Maranda Richmond as saying she has asked Louisville police to reopen an investigation of Dan Johnson.
Johnson was elected to the state legislature in 2016 – after he posted the Facebook remarks about the Obamas. He didn’t respond to a voicemail Monday. Richmond says Johnson assaulted her in 2012. She says she reported it to police in 2013, but the case was closed without charges. No one at the police department responded to a telephone call seeking comment.
The Associated Press does not generally identify alleged sexual assault victims, but is doing so because Richmond has gone public.
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COLLEEN MAE WILLIAMS, 89, of Linden died Sunday, August 13th at Adel Acres Care Center. Funeral services for COLLEEN MAE WILLIAMS will be held on Wednesday, August 16th at 11:00 am at the Twigg Funeral Home in Panora.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to the services at the funeral home.
Burial in the West Linn Cemetery near Linden.
COLLEEN MAE WILLIAMS is survived by:
Children: Paul Williams of Hawaii; Dennis (Fran) Williams of Thayer; Charles (Gail) Williams of DeSoto; Diane Williams of Florida.
Siblings: Angelo Tonelli of Waukee; Claudette Borger of Des Moines; Annabelle Webber of Urbandale; Susabelle Eggert of Tennessee; Camella Rokes of Guthrie Center.
Half-Brothers: Joe Tonelli, Robert Tonelli, Frank Tonelli.
Half-Sister: Cheryl Tonelli.
9 Grandchildren
14 Great-Grandchildren
PARIS (AP) - France's government has presented a plan to better fight against racism and anti-Semitism, focusing on social media and prevention in schools.
Prime minister Edouard Philippe said Monday France will push for a Europe-wide effort to force internet giants to remove "heinous, racist and anti-Semitic" content.
Philippe said "I'm upset that nowadays, it seems easier to remove a pirate video of a soccer match than anti-Semitic comments" on social media.
He said French law will be changed to force internet platforms to detect, signal and remove illegal content. Philippe suggested substantial fines could be applied.
In schools, Philippe wants to create a team of experts to help teachers facing difficult situations related to racism and anti-Semitism.
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Last week, the NFL released a list of 22 prospects who will be attending the draft in Philadelphia. It’s an indication that all of them have a good chance to go in the first round, but, obviously, some will wait longer than others.
Guys like Jonathan Allen, Leonard Fournette and Solomon Thomas will be off the board fairly early and shaking Roger Goodell’s hand before the first round is over. That won’t be the case for a handful of players who are considered fringe first-round prospects.
Here are six players who could face the embarrassing prospect of being the last one waiting in the green room next week.
Summerville police are investigating a shooting that has left one man injured.
Just before 9 p.m. officers responded to the parking lot of Movies 16 in Azalea Square for a report of a shooting.
One victim was discovered to have been shot and was transported to a hospital for treatment.
A suspect was located by officers and placed in custody.
This is a developing story. Check back for details.
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FILE PHOTO - A Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) interceptor is launched during a successful intercept test, in this undated handout photo provided by the U.S. Department of Defense, Missile Defense Agency. U.S. Department of Defense, Missile Defense...
WASHINGTON A U.S. anti-missile defence system being deployed to South Korea will have initial operational capability "very soon," a Pentagon spokesman told reporters on Friday.
"It is moving very quickly, it will (have) initial operational capability very soon," Pentagon spokesman Captain Jeff Davis said.
In an interview, Trump told Reuters on Thursday he wants South Korea to pay for the $1 billion Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system.
(Reporting by Idrees Ali; Editing by James Dalgleish)
Popular Nollywood actor, Chinedu Ikedieze popularly known as Aki, has been making headlines this New Year, after it was rumoured that the actor has just welcomed his first child with wife.
While many continue to send in their congratulatory messages, the actor chose to seat back and laugh at how fast Nigerian are quick to say things without reading.
The actor had shared the good news of the arrival of his niece on January 1st, 2017 but many never took time to read what he wrote as he indicated that it was his niece and not his child.
According to what he wrote, “UNTO US A CHILD IS BORN. #gracious God #my beautiful niece”
Well, it goes to show that he has lots of people that wish him well, but the actor is not in a rush to do things yet as he and his wife are having the best time of their union
At least two people were killed and several others wounded on Wednesday when a man thought to be a United Parcel Service Inc employee opened fire at a company facility in San Francisco, the San Francisco Chronicle reported, citing officials and witnesses.
San Francisco police said the building was secure but offered no immediate information on victims.
Live video showed a massive police presence near the facility, with employees being led out and embracing each other on the sidewalk just outside.
"UPS confirms there was an incident involving employees within the company’s facility in San Francisco earlier this morning," the company said in a statement.
"Local law enforcement have control of the facility and are conducting an investigation. We cannot provide information as to the identity of persons involved at this time, pending the police investigation," the statement said.
Co-op CEO Richard Pennycook is moving to department store group Fenwick as its new Chairman, reports Retail Week. It added that Pennycook will replace Mark Fenwick, who has reveled his plans to step down for the position in May.
The news of his appointment as Chairman of Fenwick comes days after Pennycook announced that he was leaving Co-op, the company he is credited for salvaging during the difficult trading conditions post economic slowdown, the report adds. He is supposedly the first non-family member to join Fenwick founded in 1882 in Newcastle upon Tyne by John James Fenwick.
The company operates nine Fenwick stores including its flagship on London’s Bond Street as well as Bentalls stores in Kingston upon Thames and Bracknell.
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DENVER (CBS4) – Former Broncos 2nd round pick Cody Latimer has reached a new deal with the New York Giants.
Latimer announced his new deal via Twitter.
Me and my family are Grateful for the opportunity to sign with an amazing organization @Giants let’s work!! #Newbeginnings 🔵🔴🔵🔴 pic.twitter.com/SEVsYC94nu — Clats14 (@CodyLatimer14) March 19, 2018
The Broncos selected Latimer with the 56th overall pick in the 2014 draft.
In four seasons in Denver Latimer recorded 35 receptions for a total of 445 yards. He made three trips into the end zone, including twice in 2017. He also played a large role on the Broncos special teams.
His departure means the Broncos will have lost their 3rd and 4th receivers. The team chose not to tender wide receiver Bennie Fowler III who is now a free agent and remains unsigned.
Together, Fowler and Latimer accounted for 48 receptions and 637 yards in 2017.
Michael Spencer is a Sports Anchor at CBS4. Read his bio or connect with him on Twitter @MichaelCBS4.
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This python might have bitten off more than it can chew.
SANParks posted a video to their Facebook page of a nearly fully grown monitor lizard dragging a python that is clasped to its neck.
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Helen Young, who captured the video in April, felt impressed at the lizard's strength as it tugged the snake down the road while its neck dripped in the snake's venom.
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"I didn't want to turn my car on as I thought it may spook the snake off its kill, which meant they got a bit too close for comfort! In the end another car raced by which drove the snake away... Nature never fails to amaze!" said Young on her Facebook page.
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Governor Ambode has been unstoppable in the face of recession – APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said that in spite of the economic recession rocking the nation, Governor Akinwummi Ambode of Lagos state could not be deterred in the efforts to establish the state as a city that could be ranked among the best in the world. The Party, in a congratulatory letter to the […]
Governor Ambode has been unstoppable in the face of recession – APC
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He's had a run in with Johnny Depp, found out he was a Kiwi and had a baby boy with a former staffer - now Barnaby Joyce is penning a book.
The former deputy prime minister's autobiography is scheduled to be released in August after being picked up by New Holland Publishers.
The publishers say it will be a "warts and all" account of his personal story and his commitment to people in the bush.
French President Emmanuel Macron, left, and U.S. President Donald Trump stand in the Oval Office before a meeting during a state visit to the White House April 24.
The latest installment of Donald Trump and Emmanuel Macron’s alpha-male one-upmanship played out at the White House Tuesday during a state visit by the French leader.
As the two presidents spoke to cameras in the Oval Office, Trump, 71, flicked at 40-year-old Macron’s shoulder.
“I’ll get that little piece of dandruff off,” he said. “We have to make him perfect -- he is perfect.”
Trump and Macron have had a muscular relationship since their first meeting at a NATO summit last year, when the French head of state gripped his counterpart’s hand so hard he couldn’t pull it away, even though he tried.
Both men have consistently talked up their special relationship. But they also share a particular rivalry.
— With assistance by Helene Fouquet
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – Chiefs linebacker Derrick Johnson expects to be back by training camp after tearing his Achilles tendon late last year and missing the end of the regular season and playoffs.
The four-time Pro Bowl linebacker ruptured his right Achilles tendon in a game against Oakland. It was the opposite tendon from the one he tore in 2014, missing almost the entire season.
Johnson said that rehab has been going well and he expects to be “100 percent” when the Chiefs convene at Missouri Western for training camp in late July. But he doesn’t want to put a date on his return, and it is possible he’ll miss the entire offseason program, which officially began on Monday.
Chiefs coach Andy Reid likewise was optimistic Johnson will be ready for next season.
As CCO, Viraj Chouhan would be reporting to Ola co-founder and CEO, Bhavish Aggarwal. Photo: Mint
Bengaluru: Cab aggregator Ola on Monday announced appointment of Viraj Chouhan as its chief communications officer(CCO).
As CCO, Chouhan would be reporting to co-founder and CEO, Bhavish Aggarwal, a company release said. Chouhan brings over 20 years of experience across global brands like MTS, Coca-Cola and Bharti Airtel, it said.
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INDIANAPOLIS -- When it comes to this daughter - father duo, making music is a family affair.
Mary Kouznetsov and Bob Pugh are the band called "Elizabeth Lee". They dropped by the FOX59 studio to perform and share their story.
Surely, the only reason Leonardo DiCaprio — a dude who kind of used to be hot, I think? — thinks he’s capable of playing Leonardo da Vinci is because they have the same first name. And also because he thinks he’s Dumbledore’s gift to film, but whatever.
That’s right DiCaprio — the dude who whined his way into an Oscar — will star as da Vinci in a biopic about the famed painter and scientist. Paramount Pictures won an intense bidding war for the rights to Walter Isaacson’s not-yet-published book on da Vinci over the weekend. DiCaprio will, of course, also produce.
But also? Some outlets are going with the whole, "a role he was born to play!" thing. Just because Leonardo is named after Leonardo, in a way. According to “family legend,” which, sure, DiCaprio got his name after this mother felt her unborn son kicking while she was looking at a da Vinci painting. Um, OK!
So there you have it. Is it too early to start placing bets on whether or not DiCaprio will complain his way into an Oscar this time, too?
Davenport Perth Neeghbourhood and community Health Centre invites you to an intergenerational art project bringing together community members aged 13 to 80, sharing and reflecting on images ans stories, exploring themes of identity, community and creativity. 3-8 pm Jun 27. Free.
A 7-year-old from Hammond, LA is hoping to fulfill her dream of hugging a law enforcement officer from every state in the US. Rosalyn Baldwin has made it her mission to hug a law enforcement officer from every state in the United States.
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Sweden are through to the World Cup 2018 quarter-finals after defeating Switzerland in St Petersburg.
Emil Forsberg’s second-half strike – the only goal of the game – set up a last-eight clash with either Colombia or England, who play each other tonight.
Forsberg’s 66th-minute deflected shot, which came off Manuel Akanji and flew past Yann Sommer, was his first at this summer’s tournament after 14 attempts.
Persistence paid off for the Swedes had the best opportunities in the first-half with Albin Ekdal firing over after a poor clearance from Sommer, who later made a good save to deny Marcus Berg.
Switzerland’s best opening led to Blerim Dzemaili shooting over, but it was Forsberg who sealed the tie with his fortuitous goal.
Their quarter-final takes place on Saturday at 3pm at the Samara Arena.
Theresa May sends her well wishes to the Royal Family on the birth of William and Kate's third child.
The International Triathlon Union has mixed up the Brownlee brothers by sending a letter of congratulations to Jonny following Alistair's win in Leeds at the weekend.
The younger of the Brownlee brothers shared the letter on social media, simply writing "#awkward".
The letter, signed by ITU president Marisol Casado, is clearly addressed to 'Jonathan Brownlee' and says it is to "congratulate you on your recent victory at Columbia Threadneedle World Triathlon in Leeds".
But it was elder brother Alistair who led the Dewsbury-born brothers home in a one-two finish, a repeat of the inaugural staging of the race a year earlier.
Alistair, 29, finished in a time of one hour, 46 minutes and 51 seconds, 12 seconds ahead of the 27-year-old Jonny, with the pair more than a minute clear of the rest of the field.
Alistair has a long history of getting the better of his younger brother in competition, and took gold to Jonny's silver in last year's Olympics in Rio.
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March 19(Reuters) - East Money Information Co Ltd
* Says it plans to pay a cash dividend of 0.20 yuan (pre-tax) per 10 shares to shareholders for 2017
* Says it will use additional paid-in capital to distribute two new shares for every 10 shares
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The Winnipeg skip downed Edmonton's Val Sweeting 8-4 on Sunday to capture the Players' Championship for the sixth time in her career. Jones, backed by third Kaitlyn Lawes, second Jill Officer and lead Dawn McEwen, scored a deuce in the opening end only to have Sweeting respond with two of her own in the second.
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Ricky Dean Marion, 53, of Hess Lane, Mount Airy, with eight counts of trafficking opium or heroin, two counts of maintaining a drug vehicle or dwelling and possession of drug paraphernalia.
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Portland commuters who use the Morrison Bridge will soon have to use an alternate route: the bridge has a scheduled closure that starts Monday.
The Morrison Bridge will be closed up to two weeks beginning Monday at 12:01 a.m. The closure will affect all traffic: motor vehicles, bicyclists and pedestrians.
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WINDSOR, Ont. -- A labour strike at Caesars Windsor has forced the tourist draw to cancel more hotel reservations and postpone performances by musician Brian Wilson and illusionist Darcy Oake.
The southern Ontario venue is temporarily closed because of a strike by casino and hotel workers that began April 6.
Caesars Windsor says it's now cancelling hotel reservations scheduled between May 1 and May 19.
It's also postponing Wilson's concert on May 4 and Oake's show on May 17, but says they will be rescheduled.
Caesars Windsor previously cancelled all events through April, including Colosseum shows, conventions and hotel reservations.
Future Colosseum shows remain scheduled, including Pitbull on May 25, Lee Brice on May 26 and Daniel O'Donnell on May 27.
Some 2,300 workers walked off the job April 6 after rejecting a tentative agreement by a vote of 59 per cent.
The striking workers include dealers, cooks, housekeepers and janitors. Wages and working conditions are key issues.
Inside a dance studio tucked away in the basement at St. Catherine's School, students are giving it everything they have. "I was checking my email and I said, 'Oh my God, we're going to Austria,'" remembers Jo Horne.
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A Whitby teacher is facing sex assault charges after being accused of having inappropriate relationships with multiple students.
Durham Regional Police said the suspect is a teacher at Robert Munsch‎ Public School in Whitby.
Police allege that he was involved in inappropriate relationships with students under 16 years of age during school hours.
The suspect coached several sports teams at the school, in addition to the female under-18 team for the Durham Rebels Volleyball Club.
Police said he has also taught at EA Fairman Public School and at various other schools for supply teaching, night school and summer school.
Thomas Grieve, 39, of Scugog Township, has been charged with eight counts of sexual assault and eight counts of sexual interference.
The charges have not been proven in court.
Police are asking anyone with information or any other possible victims to contact investigators.
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NEW YORK The Federal Reserve's current use of two relatively new tools to lift interest rates - its reverse repurchase facility and its rate on excess bank reserves - has proven to work well, suggesting the Fed may not revert to a more traditional policy model, a top U.S. central banker said on Wednesday.
The current so-called floor system "works effectively," San Francisco Fed President John Williams told reporters when asked whether he favors eventually reverting to the traditional "corridor" model in which banks would hold far less excess reserves.
Now that the financial crisis is well in the rear view mirror, Fed staffers and policymakers are quietly working on a longer-term plan for how the central bank will control its key policy rate.
(Reporting by Jonathan Spicer; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
There were 304 terrorism-related arrests in Great Britain in the year ending March 2017, the highest number in any financial year on record since data collection started in September 2001, official figures show.
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CARSON CITY, NV Governor Brian Sandoval signed the attached letter to President Donald J. Trump on February 9, 2017 requesting that he declare a major disaster for the State of Nevada as a result of severe and widespread flooding that occurred between January 5 and January 14, 2017. The affected regions include the counties of Washoe, Douglas, Lyon, and Storey, Carson City, the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony, the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe and the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California which includes the communities of Carson, Dresslerville, Stewart, and Woodfords.
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HONOLULU -- The parents of a U.S. Navy sailor who's been missing since Sunday got a text from his phone Tuesday, saying, "I'm alive and I love you," reports CBS Honolulu affiliate KGMB-TV.
That's according to Naval Criminal Investigative Service, which also said he still hasn't been found.
Shaun Palmer, based out of Marine Corps Base Hawaii, failed to report for duty Sunday.
His mother said he was last seen outside a bar in Waikiki following an apparent altercation.
The military filed a missing persons report with the Honolulu Police Department, but police said there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding his disappearance.
Palmer is a hospital corpsman assigned to 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment at Marine Corps Base Hawaii.
Former WWE Intercontinental Champion Zack Ryder unfortunately suffered a knee injury on Monday night during his match against Mike Kanellis. This match will air on this week’s episode of Main Event.
Ryder, who broke the news in a post on his official Twitter account, noted that he will not be competing at Friday’s Greatest Royal Rumble event in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia as he will be getting an MRI in Orlando, Florida. He wrote the following:
“This pic is from last night b4 my match with @RealMikeBennett on #MainEvent,” Ryder tweeted. “We treated it like we were wrestling on #Raw. Unfortunately, I suffered a knee injury. While the rest of the roster is flying to Saudi Arabia 2day for #WWEGRR, I’m flying back to Orlando to get a MRI.”
LISBON, Portugal (AP) - Lisbon's growing popularity with foreigners is compelling the Portuguese government to adapt a military airport for commercial flights.
The government says it plans to modify the little-used Montijo air base on the south side of the River Tagus because the capital's sole international airport is nearing its capacity of 22 million passengers a year.
The number of visitors to Lisbon grew by more than 8 percent last year, after a 5 percent increase in 2015.
Officials said Wednesday they hope the new airport will be operational by 2022. The modification work, which requires approval from environmental authorities, is expected to cost up to 400 million euros ($422 million).
Passengers arriving in Montijo will travel 13 kilometers (8 miles) by ferry or 32 kilometers (20 miles) by road into Lisbon.
Amsterdam: Turkey has sentenced a judge at a U.N. war crimes court to 7 years and six months in prison on charges of "membership in a terrorist organization", the court in the Hague, Netherlands said on Thursday.
Judge Aydin Sedaf Akay has been held since September, one of tens of thousands of Turkish officials arrested in a crackdown on people and organisations after a foiled coup in which hundreds died.
The U.N. court said in a statement that Turkey`s actions violated international law, as Akay should enjoy diplomatic immunity.
March 19 (Reuters) - Guangdong Senssun Weighing Apparatus Group Ltd
* Says it plans to pay a cash dividend of 2 yuan (pre-tax) for every 10 shares as the dividend payment plan for 2017
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It was one of the worst weeks of Professor David Pilcher’s working life.
Late in September last year, intensive care units around the country were flooded by a horrifying number of people experiencing severe complications from the flu.
Some patients suffered multiple organ failure.
At The Alfred Hospital in Melbourne, where Professor Pilcher works, they almost ran out of dialysis machines for patients with septic shock.
“Probably most common thing that you’d hear [from relatives] is that I never thought they could get that sick with flu,” Professor Pilcher said.
“In our intensive care unit, there were 30 ventilated patients, 17 patients that needed dialysis and eight patients on artificial hearts, which is a huge amount of really sick people."
A woman died after she was injured Monday morning in a hit-and-run crash in the South Austin neighborhood, officials said.
About 6:15 a.m., a driver hit a woman, who is believed to be 45 to 50 years old, in the 5300 block of West Chicago Avenue, police said. The driver of the vehicle then left the area.
The woman was taken in serious to critical condition to Mount Sinai Hospital, according to the Chicago Fire Department. She was later pronounced dead, police said.
She was the only person who was transported from the scene.
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The Lady Braves are the reigning Class 1A softball champions and now teaching what they learned to youth softball players in the area.
Tecumseh has hosted a youth softball camp for several years, but this time the high school players get to share what it is like to be a champion.
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DICKSON COUNTY, Tenn. — A Tennessee sheriff’s deputy was fatally shot early Wednesday in Dickson County and authorities are offering a reward for information.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation tweeted Wednesday that it has placed Steven Joshua Wiggins on its Top 10 Most Wanted list and is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to his arrest.
The sheriff’s deputy has not been identified. The TBI says he was shot during a traffic stop. A Tennessee Highway Patrol spokesman told news outlets the suspect was involved in an altercation with the Dickson County deputy early Wednesday after a vehicle was reported stolen.
The agency also has sent an alert about the suspect to cellphones in the area.
Tennessee authorities say Wiggins is believed to be “armed and dangerous” and is still at large.
SAINT-DENIS, France — A dropped goal by Jonathan Sexton in the 83rd minute broke France as Ireland edged a dramatic Six Nations encounter 15-13 in the rain on Saturday.
The French looked out of it until a superb converted try by right winger Teddy Thomas swung it in their favour and made it 13-12 with only eight minutes to go. Replacement flyhalf Anthony Belleau made the conversion but blew a penalty shortly afterward, giving the Irish time.
They used it with extraordinary composure to work into the French half, going through nearly 40 phases of play before appearing to stall around halfway.
Then came the moment.
A 38-year-old man on Sunday saved his wife and two children from his burning car here, but himself died in the fire as he could not undo his seat belt on time, the police said.Dileep Kumar, a Bengaluru-based jeweller, along with his family was going to Kochi from the city when his car's engine suddenly caught fire near a toll gate at Madukkarai area early on Sunday morning, they said.He managed to push his wife and two children out of the car. However, he could not unfasten his seat belt on time and was burnt to death as the flames spread rapidly, the police said.The woman and her children are fine and the matter is being investigated, they said.
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KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah chaired the 18th apex committee session today.
The members of the meeting were briefed by Home secretary Shakeel Mangnejo.”16 terrorists were sentenced in military courts while 19 cases are still being heard. Sindh's legal committee has decided to send nine more cases to the military courts," he said.
The meeting was attended by Sindh Police IG A.D. Khawaja, Corps Commander Karachi Lieutenant General Shahid Baig and Director General Rangers Major General Mohammad Saeed. The Sindh Police IG has returned from forced leave, after the Sindh High Court stayed orders for his removal.
Senior ministers including Nisar Khuhro, Maula Bakhsh Chandio and Murtaza Wahab are also attending the session.
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LONDON, March 19 (Reuters) - Britain’s pensions regulator will be able to impose “punitive fines” on companies who put their pension schemes at risk, the UK government said on Monday.
The government will also make it a criminal offence to commit “wilful and grossly reckless behaviour in relation to a pension scheme”, it said in a so-called White Paper outlining government proposals for changes to the supervision of defined benefit, or final salary, pension schemes.
Britain’s 2 trillion pounds ($2.80 trillion) in private sector defined benefit pension liabilities have come under the spotlight after the high-profile collapses of retailer BHS and, more recently, construction firm Carillion, both of which had large pension deficits. ($1 = 0.7133 pounds) (Reporting by Carolyn Cohn and Noor Zainab Hussain; editing by Simon Jessop)
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DALLAS — Two Dallas police officers were shot and critically wounded Tuesday, the city’s police department said.
A civilian also was wounded, the department said, but that person’s condition was not known.
“Please pray for our officers and their families,” the Dallas Police Department tweeted.
Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings also tweeted on the shooting: “We are closely monitoring the situation in northeast Dallas and praying for our officers and their families.”
No further details were immediately available.
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Alanis Morissette has had £1.6 million worth of jewellery and other valuables stolen from her LA home.
The Ironic singer or her family were not reported to have been at home when the burglary took place on 9 February.
The 42-year-old, best known for her 1995 album Jagged Little Pill, is married to rapper Mario "Souleye" Treadway and the couple have two children together.
Los Angeles Police Department said it was investigating the burglary in which a safe was stolen as well as "some property damage" at the house in Brentwood.
The incident comes a month after Morissette's former business manager admitted stealing more than £5.7 million from the singer and other celebrities.
Jonathan Todd Schwartz, 48, was charged wire fraud and subscribing to a false tax return for failing to disclose the embezzled funds to the tax authorities, US prosecutors said.
The Krewe of Excalibur made its annual ride down Veterans Memorial Boulevard on Friday (Feb. 2). The krewe made its way down the traditional Metairie route with the exception of Bonnabel Boulevard.
The Bonnabel loop has long been part of the Metairie parade route, and in recent years has been a concern of krewe captains. Outside of Fat Tuesday, they say, the crowds on the largely residential street north of Veterans are too thin to make parading there worthwhile.
The parade did not have a grand marshal this year, but it did have a special float titled "The Royal Entourage" filled with its royalty's family and friends.
Special throws this year included alligator-shaped doubloons and dry-knit T-shirts with a full-color design of the krewe's themed artwork.
U.S. National Security Adviser Lieutenant-General H.R. McMaster arrived in Pakistan Monday on an unannounced visit, a day after he hinted that Washington could take a tougher stance with Islamabad.
It was the first visit by a top member of President Donald Trump's administration to the militancy-hit country.
At his previous stop in neighboring Afghanistan he suggested Washington may take a stronger line with Islamabad, for years seen as an unreliable U.S. ally.
U.S.-led NATO troops have been at war in Afghanistan since 2001, after the ousting of the Taliban rule for refusing to hand over Osama bin Laden following the 9/11 attacks in the United States.
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Police have issued CCTV of a suspect after a Rolex worth £6,000 was stolen from a jewellers in Chichester.
The watch is believed to have been stolen around 1.10pm on Monday April 9 at Ebony Jewellers in South Street.
PC Jimmy Upton said: “The shop assistant was busy with another customer at the time of this woman entering the shop but when asked if she needed any assistance, she declined.
“It is believed she has reached over the counter top and taken the watch from underneath.
“We are appealing to anyone who recognises this woman or saw any suspicious behaviour in this area at the time to get in contact with us.”
Witnesses can report any information online or by calling 101 quoting reference 816 of 09/04.
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March 19 (Reuters) - Terraform Power Inc:
* TERRAFORM POWER FILES FOR OFFERING OF UP TO $400 MILLION IN CLASS A COMMON STOCK - SEC FILING
* TERRAFORM POWER - AFFILIATE OF BROOKFIELD CURRENTLY OWNS ABOUT 51% INTEREST IN CO
* TERRAFORM POWER - A BROOKFIELD ENTITY WILL BUY A NUMBER OF SHARES OF CLASS A COMMON STOCK EQUAL TO AT LEAST 51% OF TOTAL SHARES SOLD IN OFFERING‍​‍​
* TERRAFORM POWER - FOLLOWING OFFERING & ANY CONCURRENT PRIVATE PLACEMENT, BROOKFIELD, AFFILIATES EXPECTED TO OWN AT LEAST 51% OF CLASS A SHARES IN CO‍​‍​ Source text (bit.ly/2poTkhM) Further company coverage: (Reuters.Brief@thomsonreuters.com)
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A man has been arrested in connection with the alleged rape of another man in Glasgow last month.
A 22-year-old man told police he was sexually assaulted in a lane after leaving a Glasgow nightclub on Sunday 24 September.
Police Scotland said a 31-year-old man had been arrested and detained in connection with the incident.
The alleged attack took place between Parnie Street and Trongate at about 03:40.
The man is expected to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Tuesday.
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TCU head coach Gary Patterson is pictured before the Baylor University Bears vs. the TCU Horned Frogs NCAA college football game at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas on Friday, November 24, 2017. (Louis DeLuca/The Dallas Morning News)
TCU lost a commitment over the weekend, but the Horned Frogs have regained some momentum on the recruiting trail.
Gary Patterson and company reeled in a verbal pledge from four-star Hattiesburg (MS) running back Fabian Franklin on Monday afternoon, according to multiple reports.
Franklin flipped his commitment from Mississippi State to TCU. He originally committed to the Bulldogs over the summer.
At 5-foot-11, 207 pounds, Franklin is ranked as the No. 14 running back in the country and No. 2 overall prospect in the state, per 247Sports Composite.
TCU now has 20 commits in its 2018 class.
A key to the Oakland Athletics' young and relatively inexperienced starting rotation will be to consistently get the ball to the bullpen with a lead or a tie. If that happens, a number of late-inning specialists figure to be able to close out games on a regular basis.
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FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — German politicians are expressing concern about a possible takeover of General Motors’ Opel division by France’s PSA Group, maker of Peugeot and Citroen cars.
Chancellor Angela Merkel’s Cabinet discussed the possible consequences for German workers Wednesday.
Labor Minister Andrea Nahles was quoted by the dpa news agency as saying that Opel’s headquarters must remain in Ruesselsheim, Germany.
Opel employs 19,000 people in Germany out of a total work force of 38,000.
Meanwhile, GM CEO Mary Barra was at the Opel headquarters in the wake of Tuesday’s surprise announcement that PSA and GM were talking about expanding their current cooperation, with one option being PSA acquiring Opel.
Detroit-based GM has been trying to return its European business to profit. It last made a full-year profit there in 1999.
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The impossible is now possible, French far right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen said in celebration the morning after Donald Trump won the U.S. presidency. But the Trump effect may not bring Le Pen the boost she had once expected.
That's in part because Trump has not turned out to be the soul mate Le Pen was counting on. Trump bombed Syria and abandoned support for President Bashar Assad, whom Le Pen backs.
Le Pen has courted that electorate for years and saw Trump's election as vindication of that strategy.
Trump's own reversals have frustrated Le Pen.
Le Pen distanced herself from Trump after the U.S. missile strikes on Syria earlier this month, angry that he is trying to be "the world's policeman".
Trump's reversal on NATO – which he once called obsolete – also frustrates Le Pen.
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Police: Lawrence officer shoots man fighting with officer
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Police in Lawrence say an officer shot a man who was pulled over for a suspected seat belt violation.
The Johnson County Sheriff's Office says in a news release that the man was uncooperative with a Lawrence police officer and refused orders to get out of his vehicle Tuesday afternoon.
Investigators say a struggle between the driver and an officer ensued and that the driver began beating the officer. Officials say that's when a second officer shot the driver once.
The driver was taken to hospital and is in stable condition.
The Johnson County Sheriff's Office is investigating the shooting.
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A reward is being offered for information that could help police in the investigation of two men who disappeared more than 20 years.
The province announced on Wednesday a $50,000 reward in the case of Grant Ayerst and Norman Whalley.
The two men were last seen together on Sept. 11, 1991 leaving a Toronto-area hotel. The pair was known to travel to Barrie.
Police say the two men were in contact with friend and family prior to their disappearance. Foul play is strongly suspected.
Police want to hear from anyone who might have information that could lead to an arrest and conviction.
We are the queens and kings of the night, our bikes our chariots and the road our kingdom. Cars are stopped on side streets, engines shut off. When the cops tell them it'll be a while before they can get through, some get out of their cars, strip and lounge on their hoods to watch the ride. People flood out of bars and restaurants to line the sidewalks and cheer us on. Although I'm still wearing shorts, I don't feel any less of a participant than the girl in only glittery fairy wings and a rainbow wig, the nude rollerblader wrapped in Christmas lights, or the old man, buck naked, puttering along in his motorized wheelchair. We are all part of a bizarre tribe, with nothing more in common than we have every other day with our clothes on. Driving to work, walking our dogs, weeding our gardens, shopping for dinner.
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Stormfronters are complaining that they and other Nazi, KKK and white supremacists are being outed on Twitter.
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Poinsett County sheriff’s deputies arrested a Trumann man suspected of raping two children.
Sheriff Kevin Molder stated in a news release Friday that a local therapist notified his office on Thursday of statements made by two juveniles involving potential sexual misconduct with an adult.
Detectives with the Poinsett County Sheriff’s Office, along with an investigator from the Arkansas State Police Crimes Against Children and representatives from DHS, investigated the claims.
Based on the information gathered, investigators identified and arrested 40-year-old Kenneth Thomas on suspicion of two counts of rape.
He’s being held at the detention center on a $500,000 cash-only bond.
Sheriff Molder said more charges are expected.
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Officer Hanes was a 12-year veteran of the San Bernardino Police Department. RANCHO CUCAMONGA >> More than a year after a suspected drunken driver slammed into a patrol vehicle, killing a San Bernardino police officer, the 28-year-old driver has pleaded guilty and will be sentenced next month, records show.
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ARGENTA, Ill. (WAND) – The Decatur/Macon County Drug Interdiction Unit originally stopped a car before the man in it led police on a manhunt.
Macon County deputies say they caught the man, who they believed to be dangerous, at about 5:40 p.m. in a wooded place close to the 10400 block of Parr Road in Argenta. Detectives lost sight of the man when he initially ran from an Interstate 72 traffic stop to the woods in a rest area. Deputies say he was driving a white Ford Edge SUV.
Law enforcement was blocking traffic Wednesday afternoon at Dunbar Road and Parr Road in Argenta.
Deputies say the suspect is black and wore a white t-shirt, blue jeans and multiple tattoos. WAND-TV is still working to confirm his name.
Investigators say Decatur Police, Illinois State Police, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources Conservation Police and Macon County deputies helped in the search.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — A judge has denied bond for an Ohio man accused of plowing his car into a crowd at a white nationalist rally.
Judge Robert Downer said during a bond hearing Monday he would appoint a lawyer for James Alex Fields Jr.
Fields is charged with second-degree murder and other counts after authorities say he drove into the crowd, fatally injuring one woman and hurting 19 others.
The rally was held by white nationalists and others who oppose a plan to remove from a Charlottesville park of a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee.
Fields has been in custody since Saturday.
A high school teacher said Fields was fascinated with Nazism, idolized Adolf Hitler and had been singled out by school officials in the 9th grade for his “deeply held, radical” convictions on race.
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NEW YORK (Reuters) - The newest way to bet on bitcoin arrived on Sunday, with futures of the cryptocurrency that has taken Wall Street by storm starting trading for the first time.
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The first bitcoin future <0#XBT:> trades kicked off at 6 p.m. (2300 GMT) on CBOE Global Markets Inc’s CBOE Futures Exchange.
Bitcoin January futures were at $15,940 (11,905.3 pounds), with 398 contracts traded, after having opened at $15,460.
The futures are cash-settled contracts based on the auction price of bitcoin in U.S. dollars on the Gemini Exchange, which is owned and operated by virtual currency entrepreneurs Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss.
On Sunday, bitcoin was up 2.62 percent at $14,990 on the Luxembourg-based Bitstamp exchange. On the Gemini Exchange, it was at $15,600.
A five-year-old child cries on stage while continuing to dance as part of a school performance.
The video was captured in Shijiazhuang City in northern China's Hebei Province on January 20.
According to reports, the girl suddenly felt sad when she was waiting at the backstage.
After the teacher calmed her down, she stopped crying.
However, she burst into tears again during the performance on stage.
Monday turned out to be a busy day for the Giants, who added players to fill slots on the depth chart. In addition to landing wide receiver Cody Latimer, they signed Josh Mauro, a defensive end from the Cardinals, re-signed defensive end Kerry Wynn and signed cornerback B.W. Webb.
Mauro joins linebacker Kareem Martin in coming to the Giants from Arizona, where new Giants defensive coordinator James Bettcher ran the defense the past three years. Mauro figures to challenge for a starting spot as an end in Bettcher’s three-man defensive line, as the front office adds pieces to improve the run defense.
“It’s shoot first, ask questions later,” Mauro told the Giants website, describing Bettcher’s defense. “It is an offensive defense. I like to play that type of way, just getting off the rock, being explosive, just causing mayhem in the backfield. There’s a lot of pieces that really fit that type of style, that type of mold. I think it’s going to be very effective.”
3rd inmate pleads guilty to jail attack on 2 guards
BURLINGTON, Iowa (AP) — A man already given a life sentence for murder in Iowa has pleaded guilty to assaulting two guards in the Des Moines County Jail in Burlington.
Court records show Jorge Sanders-Galvez, of St. Louis, entered pleas Tuesday to willful injury and to assault on a correctional officer. He's scheduled to be sentenced Monday.
Sanders-Galvez was given a life sentence for his role in killing a gender-fluid Burlington teenager, Kedarie Johnson.
The two officers were attacked Dec. 10 by Sanders-Galvez and two other inmates. Court records say the two other inmates, Earl Booth-Harris and Bobby Morris, also pleaded guilty. Each was sentenced Tuesday to 12 years.
Booth-Harris is serving a life sentence in a different slaying.
After taking a pair of hard-fought games in Miami, the Sixers return home with a 3-1 lead and will look to clinch their first-round series against the Heat in Game 5 on Tuesday night. After missing the first two games of the series with a fractured orbital, this will be Joel Embiid's home playoff debut for the Sixers.
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Lewis (illness) is listed as active for Monday night's game against the Dolphins.
Look for Lewis - who has logged 15 carries in each of his last two outings -- to serve as New England's lead back Monday against a Miami defense that's allowing an average of 116.5 rushing yards per game. While Lewis is not that involved in the team's passing attack these days and cedes touches to fellow backs Rex Burkhead and James White, the Patriots have been putting Lewis in a position to succeed of late and he's responded by turning 40 carries over his last three contests into 264 yards.
Mampara of the week: Hellen Zille
After landing in hot water over tweets suggesting that the legacy of colonialism was not all bad, Western Cape premier Helen Zille has seized on the Cape Town drought crisis to return to the theme.
Officers found a toddler that was inside a Jeep Patriot SUV stolen from the 4300 block of W. Point Loma Boulevard Friday evening, San Diego police confirm.
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HERON – A former local store burned to the ground in Heron over the weekend.
Sanders County Sheriff Tom Rummel told MTN News that the State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the blaze. A resident that lives in the area told MTN News that the store was a landmark for many years for all who lived and visited.
Residents tell us the store was closed and had been converted into apartments. An occupant of the apartments escaped via the back roof, according to a witness.
The cause of the blaze has not yet been determined. MTN News is working to get more information on this developing story.
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Antetokounmpo dropped 37 points (13-20 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 11-11 FT) while adding 11 rebounds, five assists and one steal across 39 minutes in Monday's 124-117 loss to the Cavaliers.
Antetokounmpo matched up well with LeBron James in this one, but when all was said and done, the King was too much to handle on the defensive side of the ball. Antetokounmpo did his fair share of damage on the offensive end, but with no threes on the night, he became limited to driving the ball and putting moves on in the post. He will look to extend the floor next time out against the Clippers.
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Charges have been laid in connection with the sudden death of a young child in Burlington.
READ MORE: 3-year-old boy found inside hot vehicle in Burlington died from hyperthermia: police
Police were called to a report of a child found unresponsive inside a vehicle in a parking lot on North Service Road last Wednesday, May 23.
Despite the efforts of paramedics, the three-year-old boy was pronounced dead at the scene.
An autopsy determined the cause of death was hyperthermia, consistent with the child being left in a vehicle and exposed to high temperatures for an extended period of time.
READ MORE: Child rescued from hot car in Hamilton mountain parking lot
As a result of the investigation, the victim’s father, 37-year-old Shaun Pennell, has been charged with criminal negligence causing death and failing to provide the necessaries of life.
Police say out of respect for the family of the victim during this difficult time, privacy is requested.
Area MP Charlie Angus says 325 people from Kashechewan First Nation flew to Kapuskasing, Ont., on Sunday and another 200 are expected to leave the community Monday as ice breaks up north of the community along the Albany River. He says local officials and those from the province will monitor the ice as open water moves towards the reserve where roughly 2,000 people live.
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Adam is getting tired of visiting the hospital constantly and not being able to leave the house or socialise with other children because of his weak immune system. Fatima said that her message on Valentine’s day is: “It’s a day for love and happiness for many people, and I hope people can pray for him. I want my child’s days to be filled with happiness. He is a jolly child and really smart. He was supposed to go to school this year, but we have to postpone that,” she said.
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — The Cyprus Cooperative Bank says it's looking for investors to buy up the lender either in whole or in part.
The bank said Monday it has appointed Citigroup Global Markets to look for investors as part of its strategic plan.
The deadline for expressions of interest is March 29.
The bank is 77-percent state-owned and is the leader in the amount of deposits held by Cypriots.
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But it's weighed down by bad loans — more than 58 percent of the total.
That was a consequence of a 2013 banking crisis that forced Cyprus to accept a rescue deal that included a seizure of unsecured deposits in the country's two largest lenders.
Finance Minister Harris Georgiades said the move would help rebuild confidence and credibility in the bank.
London: England captain Eoin Morgan has warned his side to beware Australia's determination to move past the recriminations of the ball-tampering affair in March's Test series with South Africa that stunned world cricket.
Captain Steve Smith and vice-captain David Warner were hit with year-long bans, while batsman Cameron Bancroft received a nine-month sanction.
Darren Lehman was cleared by Cricket Australia of any involvement but he stepped down from his coaching role in a wide-ranging fall-out from the scandal.
But now Morgan has backed the Australians to put all that in the past - and has told his England squad to be wary of the wounded visitors when they arrive for the impending one-day tour which serves as a dress rehearsal for next year's World Cup in the UK.
"I think they will be ready, and with one eye on the World Cup they will come with a strong performance," said Morgan, speaking at an event in London to mark one year until the start of Cricket World Cup 2019.
Damian Garza, left, and Roberto Carbajal, right, are seen in these mugshots released by the Harris County Precinct 5 Constable's Office on April 24, 2018.
Two men were arrested Saturday after they were caught street racing in west Houston, and an 11-year-old boy was in one of the cars, authorities said.
Deputies at the Harris County Precinct 5 Constable’s Office said that Damian Garza, 19, and Roberto Carbajal, 25, were traveling at speeds near 100 mph on the Katy Freeway before they were stopped near Kirkwood Road.
Inside Carbajal’s car was an 11-year-old boy who is related to Garza, deputies said.
Both Garza and Carbajal were charged with racing on a highway.
The child was released into the custody of another relative.
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Spirits maker Brown-Forman Corp. says its CEO will retire at year's end, to be succeeded by another veteran executive at the company best known for its Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey brand.
Paul Varga has been CEO of the Louisville-based company for more than a decade as part of a 31-year career. Varga says it's the right time for the company to undergo a leadership transition.
The company says Varga will be succeeded by Lawson E. Whiting, who currently serves as Brown-Forman's chief operating officer. Whiting, a 21-year veteran of the company, was unanimously approved by the company's board of directors for the CEO job.
During his tenure, Varga focused Brown-Forman's business on its premium spirits portfolio, expanded its global markets and oversaw the release of brand extensions.
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× Wire brushes pose threat to body when eating grilled food
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Holidays and warm weather bring out the grillmaster inside of us. One tool, however, poses a hazardous threat to our bodies.
A wire brush is used before or after a cookout. It prepares and cleans the grate. What many do not know are the risks it brings.
The wires fall off over time and use. These tiny, usually unseen pieces could land on the next piece of meat you lay on the grill. The result leads many to the surgery room.
A doctor says the wire causes problems for victim’s bodies.
“There’s a piece of wire that you’re not going to be able to digest, and that can actually cause an internal burn injury, that can actually burn through parts of your stomach or your intestines,” Doctor Erick Eiting said, who is with the Mount Sinai Health System.
Doctors recommend cooks use a damp wet cloth when you begin to grill. The cloth catches and cleans whatever is left on the grill.
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The 90s Hercules star is coming to Townsville for Magneticon.
BERLIN (AP) — Authorities say a man has been detained in western Germany on suspicion of financing terrorism.
Police and prosecutors in Saarland state, on the French border, wouldn’t give details before a news conference planned later Monday.
They said that the 38-year-old man from Saarbruecken was detained on Saturday, news agency dpa reported.
THE body of missing Perth woman Alison Raspa has been found four months after she disappeared at a Canadian ski-resort.
The 25-year-old was last seen in late November leaving her workplace at the Three Below Bar in Whistler.
Royal Canadian Mounted Police have confirmed remains found at Alpha Lake on Friday belong to the Perth woman.
The cause of death has not been confirmed however police say it does not appear suspicious.
The start of Wednesday's game between the White Sox and Orioles at Guaranteed Rate Field will be delayed because of rain.
The Sox announced that they expected to play the game Wednesday night and would provide an update on the start time at 7:45 p.m.
Right-hander Miguel Gonzalez takes the mound for the Sox and faces Orioles right-hander Dylan Bundy.
Here's the Sox lineup:
Yolmer Sanchez, 2B
Melky Cabrera, LF
Jose Abreu, 1B
Avisail Garcia, RF
Todd Frazier, 3B
Tim Anderson, SS
Omar Narvaez, C
Matt Davidson, DH
Willy Garcia, CF
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Damian Lewis First Crack at Playing Rob Ford ... Nailed It!!!
Damian Lewis as Toronto's Former Crack-Smoking Mayor, Rob Ford
"Billions" star Damian Lewis looks totally unrecognizable on set, which is a good thing ... because he's playing Toronto's former crack-smoking mayor, Rob Ford.
Lewis was spotted in character on the set of "Run This Town" in Toronto on Monday, after spending nearly 7 hours in makeup to transform into the disgraced ex-Mayor ... and the resemblance is uncanny.
The film will focus on Ford's last year of his mayoral term, which was rocked by scandal when he was caught on video smoking crack in 2014 and took a leave to go to rehab.
Those involved with the movie have referred to it as "historical fiction," instead of a Rob Ford biopic ... but it certainly has that biopic look.
As we reported ... Ford died in 2016 after a battle with cancer.
The august and serious folk at the IETF have always had a soft spot for their April Fool's jokes, and so do others – so much that a proposal to deprecate a joke has met with successful resistance.
From what feels like the Internet Dark Ages of the 1990s, was the Hyper Text Coffee Pot Control Protocol, a joking anticipation of the Internet of Things, which gave the world HTTP Error 418:
Here are the highlights of Statesville at South Iredell.
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TOKYO (AP) — The men's and women's marathon for Tokyo's Olympics in 2020 will start and finish in the new Olympic stadium, which organizers say last happened in the Atlanta Olympics in 1996.
The organizing committee announced the course layout on Thursday. It's a flat route with an uphill finish leading to the new stadium that is still under construction.
Organizers said the original bid had the marathon scheduled to start at 7:30 am to avoid Tokyo's summer heat and humidity. Tokyo spokesman Masa Takaya said a confirmed starting time was expected to be announced in July at a meeting of the International Olympic Committee's executive board.
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Police west of Edmonton said a section of Highway 16A east of Spruce Grove had to be closed early Friday afternoon due to a serious collision.
Spruce Grove/Stony Plain/Enoch RCMP were called to the scene of the collision, on Highway 16A at the train bridge/Range Road 270 east of Spruce Grove at about 12:30 p.m. Friday.
RCMP told CTV News a car crossed the median, and collided with a pickup truck.
The female driver of the car suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital. The driver of the pickup truck was not injured.
Police said as a result of the crash, traffic in both directions on the highway had to be diverted for several hours.
Investigators said poor road conditions are believed to be a factor in the collision.
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Despite the latest reports claiming that Ben Affleck is already hitting the dating scene just one week after he and Jennifer Garner filed for divorce, a source tells E! News that simply isn't the case.
"Ben is not dating anyone seriously," our inside explained. "He and Jen are working on their relationship and have no ruled out dating in the future."
So what is in store for the two friendly exes? Well, aside from continuing to co-parent as they have been over the course of the last two years (they first announced their split back in 2015), it looks like Affleck will be moving out of the family home.
If you’ve watched a Los Angeles Chargers home game this season, you know the team’s attendance has been embarrassing — to put it lightly.
All hope is not lost, however.
During an episode of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” on Thursday, host Jimmy Kimmel offered a plan for how the Chargers could better draw fans to the StubHub Center, the team’s temporary home while their permanent venue remains under construction. See Kimmel’s radical idea in the video below:
We’re sold.
As Kimmel points out, the Chargers aren’t the only team in L.A. experiencing attendance woes. The Los Angeles Rams, who are in first place in the NFC West, also have played in front of empty seats throughout the 2017 season.
Perhaps bringing the NFL back to the City of Angels wasn’t such a good idea after all.
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Taylor Petrinovich has a Youtube channel that mothers and their children can enjoy together.
Her vlogs show exercises that involve interaction between mothers and their babies.
Mothers can get back into shape and reduce postpartum depression via Petrinovich's instruction on the "My Blissful Home" channel.
The sentencing has begun for one of teenagers who plead guilty in connection with the death of Manitoban Serena McKay.
19-year-old McKay was killed in April 2017 on Sagkeeng First Nation. A violent video showing her being brutally beaten the night she died was widely circulated on social media.
READ MORE: Disturbing video from Sagkeeng First Nation part of growing online trend: Psychologist
Two teens, who cannot be named, were arrested and charged.
WATCH: Second teen pleads guilty in death of Serena McKay
The Crown is seeking an adult sentence for one of the accused’s involvement, which comes with a life sentence.
If she is charged as a youth she will face just three years behind bars.
This is what a bank run by robots looks like
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Imagine a future where you are greeted by a robot as you pop into your local bank branch to deposit some cash.
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Game of Thrones composer Ramin Djawadi brings a string quartet to our studio for a live performance. The show's theme song is one of the most recognizable pieces of music created this decade and the score is a staple of the show's success. Fans of the popular HBO series are sure to be delighted to see it live!
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Lawyers and notaries who work for the provincial government voted Tuesday in favour of continuing a strike that began in October.
The vote was taken after members of the Avocats et notaires de l’état québécois (LANEQ) met in Quebec City and Montreal to be updated on the latest offer made by Treasury Board president Pierre Moreau, who took over the file in mid-January. Sixty-three percent of those who voted opted to continue the strike, which began on Oct. 24. They also voted 96 per cent in favour of rejecting the most recent offer made by the provincial government. They are seeking pay increases in line, percentage-wise, with what Crown prosecutors were given.
LANEQ represents 1,100 lawyers and notaries who, among other things, draft legislation that is voted on in the National Assembly and work for Revenue Québec. Others represent the government before tribunals like the provincial liquor board. They have been without a collective agreement since March 2015.
The high winds left one local church with a significant amount of cleaning up to do.
The Morningside Bible Church, in Sioux City, had one window blown out by the storm.
Limbs from a tree in the back of the church fell onto the roof and into a window.
The church is working to fix the damage the storm did.
The window has been replaced with a storm window, for the time being.
Church officials say damage is expected to total about $2,500.
A driver involved in a late night crash tried to attack those coming to help. His fury was so great he needed to be sedated.
Germany demands that Turkey frees journalist
Foreign Minister, Sigmar Gabriel, said that Yucel had asked for improved conditions during a visit with German ambassador, Martin Erdmann, in Turkey. “I am relieved that Deniz Yucel says he is in good shape, but that does not change our demand that we want to see him released and that he and his colleagues receive…
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The Toronto Argonauts have restructured quarterback Drew Willy's contract.
According to a league source, the restructuring includes extending the deal through 2018.
Willy, 30, was reportedly scheduled to receive a $100,000 bonus later this month.
Toronto acquired the six-foot-four, 220-pound quarterback from the Winnipeg Blue Bombers last September.
Willy completed 137-of-191 passes for 1,473 yards with five TDs and four interceptions in 2016.
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Police in Greensboro say a 19-month-old buy was injured in his own backyard after two dogs attacked the child.
Spokeswoman Susan Danielsen said in a statement that police were alerted to the incident after the mother called 911 Tuesday morning. Danielsen said when officers arrived, they saw two large pit bulls lying beside the boy. An officer shot and killed one of the dogs after it moved away from the toddler.
The other dog fled but was captured.
Danielsen said it’s not clear who owns the dogs. She said the toddler was taken to Brenner’s Children’s Hospital in Winston-Salem. She said the boy is in serious condition, but his status is not life-threatening.
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New Jersey will again offer tax credits to production companies that film movies and television shows in the state under a new law signed Tuesday by Gov. Phil Murphy.
Mr. Murphy, a Democrat, said the tax breaks will provide “good-paying union jobs and countless residual benefits” by boosting the state’s film and digital-media industry.
“We...
NEW YORK (AP) — A retired New York City school librarian has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for scheming to carry out gruesome fantasies of kidnapping, torturing and killing women and girls.
Robert Christopher Asch was sentenced Monday in Manhattan federal court.
The 65-year-old Manhattan resident was convicted in March 2014 along with a New Jersey auto mechanic.
Prosecutors said Asch conspired from the spring of 2011 to January 2013 to kidnap, torture and kill the wife of a co-defendant and a female FBI agent working undercover. No one was hurt.
The convictions came a year after the headline-grabbing case of a police officer accused of plotting abductions and cannibalism.
A judge tossed the most serious charges after that trial and sentenced the ex-officer to time served for a misdemeanor.
BERLIN — A group of city counselors in Munich say they want the southern German city’s main train station to have a landing pad for flying taxis.
Five city council members from the Christian Social Union party submitted a motion Wednesday calling on rail company Deutsche Bahn to consider the space needed for flying taxis in its plans for a future redesign of the station.
In their motion, they write that “it is to be expected that within a few years technology will have advanced so far that flying taxis can be used to transport people.”
The party, which has a majority across Bavaria but is in opposition in the state capital’s assembly, has recently been championing the idea of flying taxis as a future means of travel.
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UPDATE 7-UPS shooting leaves four dead, including gunman, in San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO, June 14 A UPS driver armed with a handgun opened fire at a United Parcel Service Inc package-sorting center in San Francisco on Wednesday, killing three people before fatally shooting himself as officers closed in.
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A FEW hundred people have been evacuated from a Perth CBD building after smoke was seen inside the office space.
Fire crews were called out to the St Georges Terrace complex around 3.15pm on Tuesday.
Witnesses have told Seven News they could smell smoke, but did not see any flames inside the building.
Firefighters are still trying to locate the source of the fire with Western Power called out to assist.
One lane remains blocked eastbound on St Georges Terrace as fire crew work at the scene.
Hundreds of Indonesian motorcycle taxi drivers working for start-ups Grab and Go-Jek have called for an end to low online fares and demanded tighter regulation of ride-hailing companies. Silvia Antonioli reports
Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong performs in a small-venue show at the UC Theatre in Berkeley, Calif., on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2016. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame act which formed in the East Bay has released the video for "Revolution Radio."
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March 30 Baofeng Group Co Ltd :
* Sees to swing to net loss at 14.5 million yuan to 19.5 million yuan in FY 2017 Q1 versus net profit at 3.4 million yuan in FY 2016 Q1
* Says increased revenue as main reason for the forecast
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/51kl91
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
WASHINGTON (AP) — It took less than 15 minutes for newly minted Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch to ask his first questions from the bench.
Gorsuch and his colleagues were hearing arguments Monday for the first time since President Donald Trump’s pick was sworn in April 10.
The case before the justices involved a procedural issue in a federal worker’s employment discrimination claim. Gorsuch asked lawyer Christopher Landau four questions in a row, saying he was “sorry for taking up so much time.”
The high court is back to its full contingent of nine members after being short-handed since the death of Justice Antonin Scalia more than 14 months ago.
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The session started with Chief Justice John Roberts welcoming Gorsuch and wishing him “a long and happy career in our common calling.”
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Two police officers were shot and critically wounded Tuesday in Dallas, police said.
The suspect has not been captured, reported TV station WFAA. Police were searching in a wooded area behind the Home Depot where the shooting happened, according to the Dallas Morning News.
A civilian was also shot. Police said the person's condition was unknown.
The incident happened as the officers helped a security guard "responding to an incident" at a Home Depot store, WFAA said. The TV station described both officers as "rookies in their 20s" and said one of them was shot in the back of the head.
A nearby stop on the regional DART train will be closed indefinitely because of the police presence.
City officials, including Mayor Mike Rawlings, offered good wishes to the officers Tuesday evening.
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LIMA A train that transports minerals from Peru's central region to the Pacific Coast was due to start running again on Saturday after flood-related damage was repaired, President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski said.
Producers of zinc, silver and copper like Volcan Compania Minera SAA (VOL_pb.LM) declared force majeure on exports after the train stopped running on March 20.
"We have come to see the reconnection of the train, which will happen tonight," Kuczynski while visiting the tracks. More than a hundred people have been killed in an unusually brutal rainy season in Peru, the world's No. 3 producer of zinc and second-largest copper producer.
(Reporting by Teresa Cespedes; Writing by Caroline Stauffer; Editing by Tom Brown)
Lincs police are advising residents to be aware of a fraudulent phone call circulating in the county.
A phone call is received by a person purporting to be from ‘Barclays Bank Fraud Dept’ regarding a suspicious payment that has been made on your account.
On this occasion, the text number used to verify information is a copycat Barclay’s number.
Personal security questions will also be asked, such as mother’s maiden name was used and bank account details.
Do not give any information over the telephone and ensure that your phone line has been cleared before you ring your bank to check the authenticity of any contact from your bank. Alternatively, use another phone.
Keep an eye on your bank account for small payments being deducted, which could be the first indication that your bank account has been targeted.
Barclays Bank (or any other bank) will NEVER request personal information from you or ask to verify details unless YOU have phoned them first.
FG strips DisCos off monopoly of metering
THE Federal Government on Monday stated that electricity distribution companies do not have the monopoly of metering. It said although the DisCos have the obligation to meter all its consumers, the law does not vest [...] The post FG strips DisCos off monopoly of metering appeared first on Tribune. Read Full Story
Frank-Walter Steinmeier, Germany's newly-elected President (Photo: CNN)
Hanoi (VNA) –Vietnam congratulates Frank-Walter Steinmeier on his election as President of Germany for the 2017 – 2020 term, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Le Hai Binh said on February 15.
“Vietnam believes that in his new position, Frank-Walter Steinmeier will continue to support the promotion of the strategic partnership between Vietnam and Germany for the result-oriented and effective development of bilateral ties in the interests of their people,” he noted.
The spokesperson added that President Tran Dai Quang sent a congratulatory message to Frank-Walter Steinmeier on February 15 for his election.-VNA
Jose Mourinho will expect Manchester United to get back to winning ways at home to Huddersfield
Alexis Sanchez makes his Manchester United home debut but Paul Pogba is benched.
Marouane Fellaini is out for the Red Devils after suffering a knee injury in the 2-0 defeat to Tottenham.
Eric Bailly and Zlatan Ibrahimovic also remain out for Jose Mourinho’s side.
Huddersfield duo Danny Williams and Chris Lowe miss out with leg and groin injuries.
New signing Terence Kongolo starts after getting the all clear from an illness earlier in the week.
A motorcycle rider about the age of 30 was critically wounded after he collided with a vehicle standing on the side of the road on northbound Highway 4 at the Rishon LeZion Junction.
The Magen David Adom emergency service gave him medical treatment and evacuated him to Sheba Medical Center at Tel Hashomer.
March 31 Sunwave Communications Co Ltd :
* Sees FY 2017 Q1 net loss to be 7 million yuan to 10.5 million yuan
* Says the net loss of FY 2016 Q1 was 14.9 million yuan
* Says that Q1 is the off-season for business as main reasons for the forecast
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/n3TPVS
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Sau San Tong Holdings Ltd:
* ‍EXPECTED TO RECORD A 9-MONTH LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE​
* EXPECTED RESULT DUE TO ‍DECREASE OF OVER 90% OF NET GAINS ON FINANCIAL ASSETS AT FAIR VALUE Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (bangalore.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com)
Apple has added SIM-FREE and Unlocked iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus models to its Certified Refurbished online store. iPhone 7 refurb models start at $449—9% off the original retail price—while iPhone 7 Plus refurb models start at $599—10% off the original price.
For instance, as of this writing, Apple has an iPhone 7 Plus 128GB Jet Black refurb for $689, as shown below.
Apple’s Certified Refurbished program is top notch, in my opinion, and I’ve purchased several Apple refurbs over the years. Apple’s refurb inventory tends to be dynamic, as devices are listed only while Apple has specific inventory on hand, and they tend to go quick once we link to them.
Health care workers in Oakland held a rally in support of a nurse who's being deported.Maria Mendoza Sanchez is a registered nurse at Highland Hospital where the rally was be held for her there at noon.Immigration officials are deporting Mendoza Sanchez and her husband back to Mexico this week.The Obama administration had let the couple stay in the u-s on a year to year basis because they had jobs and stayed out of legal trouble.Their four children were born in the states.Senator Dianne Feinstein promised to help the couple return to the U.S.
Mitesh Thacker of miteshthacker.com told CNBC-TV18, "IT still continues to be the theme which picked up in the last two weeks of December and I think it should extend its upmove for the next few weeks. I have Infosys as one of the calls. I have more of buy calls right now. The first one being GAIL India . It is a buy with a stop loss of Rs 431 and look for targets of Rs 455.""Infosys is a very interesting stock. It has been trading below important weekly pivot of Rs 1,015, so if it crosses that, it is a conditional buy therefore. Buy above Rs 1,016 with a stop loss at Rs 999, look for the first target of Rs 1,050," he said. Tata Chemicals is a buy with a stop loss at Rs 493, targets of Rs 522 and Grasim Industries with a stop loss at Rs 847, target of Rs 895.""One sell call is on Jet Airways . There is some kind of break down on intraday charts, so sell this one, keep a stop loss at Rs 353, look for targets of Rs 336."
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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- It's a heaping of Indiana's finest in one basket, and it's a great way to say "happy holidays." Treat someone you love to a taste of the Hoosier state this holiday season. Sherman went to check out what's included in a special gift basket full of products made in Indiana.
The new Newman Grove Medical Clinic will host an open house on Monday, June 4, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The clinic is located at 108 N. First Street, right next door to the old clinic. A sack lunch will be provided while supplies last.
“This has been a smooth project from the start, and we’re excited to open our doors for our patients,” said President and CEO Tanya Sharp.
Construction began on the clinic in October. The finishing touches were completed at the end of May when staff began moving equipment and supplies to the new building.
The clinic is a Behlen steel building and nearly a replica of the Boone County Health Center’s (BCHC) Spalding Medical Clinic. It features two exam rooms, a larger room for medical procedures, a large laboratory, restrooms, a spacious front lobby and reception area, foyer, break room, and doctor’s office.
Read the complete story in the May 30 Albion News & Petersburg Press, Print and E-Editions.
April 10 Paref SA:
* Announces the signing of agreements related to acquisition of Co by Fosun
* Announces the completion of acquisition should occur by the end of half year 2017
* Announces the signing of agreements relating to acquisition of 604,473 shares of co representing 50.01 percent of its share capital by Fosun, at price of 75 euros ($79.5) per share (2016 dividend attached)
* 2016 dividend shall be equal to 2.00 euros per share Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9434 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
Festival of Ghanian arts and culture with music, dancing and activities for all ages. 11 am-9 pm. Free.
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The heart wants what the heart wants — and in the case of these two Yankees fans, it wanted to have what appears to be full-on sex on the subway.
Following their team’s loss to the Red Sox on Saturday evening, the amorous pair — both wearing Yankees jerseys, with at least one Yankees tattoo between them — went at it on the 5 train, in broad fluorescent light and in view of other commuters. The Instagram account Subway Creatures posted a (NSFW) video of the couple, which you can watch here if your workplace is okay with you watching that sort of thing.
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The Summer of Hell continues to amaze.
The Joy Clinic is a 2,500-square-foot spay and neuter clinic located on Jim Draper Boulevard behind Pro Bowl West.
This was the first time that the clinic had performed spay and neuter surgery on animals owned by members of the community rather than shelter animals.
While construction of the clinic was going on, animals were put on a wait list. Now that it is complete, a representative of the clinic will be reaching out to the people on the wait list to get them scheduled as quickly as possible.
The Joy Clinic will be holding an open house Sept. 23 from 12 p.m. until 4 p.m. where community members will have the chance to tour the new facility.
For more information on New Leash on Life and the Joy Clinic, visit their website at newleashonline.org
NEW YORK, April 10 U.S. Treasury yields pared their earlier drop on Monday, prompted by soft demand at a $24 billion auction of three-year notes, the first part of this week's $56 billion coupon-bearing government debt supply.
The yield on three-year Treasuries was down 0.5 basis point at 1.499 percent, while benchmark 10-year yield was 1 basis point lower at 2.361 percent. (Reporting by Richard Leong)
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U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday will sign an executive order directing federal agencies to recommend changes to a temporary visa program used to bring foreign workers to the United States to fill high-skilled jobs, Reuters agency reports.
Two senior Trump administration officials who briefed reporters at the White House said Trump will also use the "buy American and hire American" order to seek changes in government procurement practices to increase the purchase of American products in federal contracts.
Pair's Outlook
The GBP/USD currency pair resumed trade in its consolidation trend on Monday, climbing back above the 1.25 handle. Since the Sterling keeps gravitating towards the 1.25 mark, a bearish development today would not be a surprise. However, the 20-day SMA kept providing the Cable with rather strong support lately, and with the help of the weekly PP, could spark more GBP-buying. Fundamental data might also provide a boost, providing the Pound with the opportunity to reach the 1.26 major level, with the weekly R1 being the closest resistance there. Technical studies, on the other hand, are unable to confirm either scenario.
Eastern Maine Railway plow train approaches the Route 171 crossing at Wytopitlock today. Eastern Maine Railway, Pan Am Railways and Central Maine & Quebec Railway are all busy today trying to clear their main lines and branches after yesterdays massive blizzard.
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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) - The New York Giants have waived wide receiver Kevin Norwood and tight end Colin Thompson and signed receiver Andrew Turzilli and linebacker Chris Casher.
The Giants announced the moves Monday. Norwood was waived with a hip injury and Thompson was waived with a non-football injury (appendectomy).
A Rutgers product, Turzilli played in three games and had two receptions for 25 yards for the Tennessee Titans in 2015. He spent a month with the San Francisco 49ers practice squad in 2015, and was signed to the Detroit Lions practice squad on Dec. 20 and to their roster on Jan. 9. He was waived on May 11.
Casher is a rookie who played in college at Florida State and Faulkner. He was with the Oakland Raiders from May 8 to Aug. 4.
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ALBANY, NY – Albany Police are currently investigating a robbery that took place Thursday evening on Lark Street.
Around 6:10 p.m., officers responded to the Seasons Skate Shop at 211 Lark Street for a report of a robbery. When police arrived, an employee told officers that an unknown male suspect entered the store, displayed what appeared to be a handgun and demanded cash from the register.
The employee did what the suspect asked and then left the scene with an undetermined amount of cash.
No injuries were reported based on the information police could collect.
The suspect is described as a black male, approximately 5’8”. He was last seen wearing all dark colored clothing with his face covered.
The incident is currently under investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Albany Police Detective Division at 518-462-8039.
Anonymous tips may also be submitted online at Capital Region Crime Stoppers or by downloading the free P3 Tips app to a smart phone.
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MONTANA TWENTY-FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, RAVALLI COUNTY
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BETTY LOU DIMSHA, Deceased.
Case No.: DP-18-64
Dept. No. 1
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named Estate. All persons having claims against the Decedent are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred.
Claims must either be mailed to P. Kent Dimsha, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, at Boatwright Law Office, 1091 S. First Street, Hamilton, MT 59840, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court.
DATED this 27th day of June, 2018.
/s/ P. Kent Dimsha, Personal Representative
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April 25 (Reuters) - Lens Technology Co Ltd
* Says it plans to pay a cash dividend of 2.300141 yuan (pre-tax) for every 10 shares and use additional paid-in capital to distribute 5 new shares for every 10 shares, as the dividend payment plan for 2017
Source text in Chinese:goo.gl/bbGm9L
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
BRIEF-Ilshin Spinning to pay annual dividend as 2,800 won/share for FY 2016
* Says it will pay annual cash dividend as 2,800 won/share for FY 2016, to shareholders of record on Dec. 31, 2016
Yorkton Municipal RCMP say a 25-year-old man found with a BB gun last week is facing weapon charges.
A member of the public first reported an unknown man brandishing a handgun in the 100-block of Broadway Street East at around 2:30 a.m. CT on May 20, however, officers didn’t find anyone.
READ MORE: Saskatoon robbery foiled when worker disarms thief by hitting him with metal rod
RCMP were called back to the same area on May 25 after receiving a report the man had returned.
Police located a man armed with a BB gun, who was arrested without incident.
He has been charged with possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, possession of a weapon contrary to order, carrying a concealed weapon, and mischief.
READ MORE: Moose Jaw, Sask. residents in shock day after man allegedly points what appeared to be a handgun at people
The Yorkton man was remanded until another provincial court appearance on Wednesday.
Yorkton is roughly 305 kilometres southeast of Saskatoon.
BRIEF-Capital Gearing Trust says issued 5,500 ordinary shares at a price of 3,915 pence per share
* Issued 5,500 ordinary shares of 25p from its block listing facility at a price of 3,915 pence per share Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom)
An American man vacationing in The Bahamas with his family has been remanded to prison after being charged with rape.
Steve Resnick, 46, of Newark, Delaware, appeared before Deputy Chief Magistrate Arnold Forbes today. He was charged with the June 11 rape of a 27-year-old woman at Paradise Island.
Resnick was not required to enter a plea to the charge. He returns to court on July 26 when it is expected that the matter will be fast-tracked to the Supreme Court by a voluntary bill of indictment.
Also appearing in the same court was 23-year-old jet ski operator Cleveland Musgrove, who is charged with raping a Canadian visitor on June 12.
Musgrove is accused of sexually assaulting the 23-year-old at a cay off Paradise Island after she rented the watercraft.
Musgrove, who was represented by attorney Bjorn Ferguson, has been remanded to prison. He also returns to court on July 26.
LONDON, April 24 (Reuters) - British drugmaker Shire said on Tuesday that it had received a new bid from Japan’s Takeda Pharmaceutical, which is racing to agree a deal before a deadline to make an offer expires on Wednesday.
FTSE 100-listed Shire did not give details of the revised bid, which is the fifth from Takeda. It said its board was considering its position.
Takeda’s fourth bid for Shire on Friday was pitched at 47 pounds per share and comprised 26 pounds in Takeda stock and 21 pounds in cash. That valued Shire at 44.3 billion pounds ($61.85 billion).
Under British rules, Takeda has until 5 p.m. (1600 GMT) on Wednesday to make a firm offer or walk away from Shire. That deadline can be extended at the request of Shire.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – A South Carolina woman who spent two months chained inside a metal container says her captor bragged that he was good at killing people and warned her she could be next if she fought back or ran.
Kala Brown says she did what she had to do to survive.
Brown told Phillip McGraw, the host of “Dr. Phil,” that Todd Kohlhepp raped her twice daily.
This week’s episodes mark the first time she’s talked publicly since her Nov. 3 rescue.
Brown and her boyfriend had been missing since Aug. 31, when they went to Kohlhepp’s rural property, thinking they were going to clear underbrush.
Her rescue solved other crimes. Kohlhepp is charged with killing Brown’s boyfriend, a couple missing since December 2015 and four people at a motorcycle shop in 2003.
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To begin with, your criteria can be as broad or narrow as you like. You can name a song, playlist or genre, or ask to play any kind of music if you're not picky. Alexa can stream radio channels from the likes of TuneIn and iHeartRadio. Naturally, there are a few perks if you use one of Amazon's music services. You can ask Alexa to wake you based on a mood (like "relaxing"), or find a wake-up song by reciting the lyrics.
This sounds like a minor feature, but it's potentially very important. If Amazon is going to make the Echo Spot a viable alarm clock, it needs to give the device better functionality than that 20-year-old clock radio sitting on your nightstand. This also makes all Echo models more directly competitive with rivals that have had music wake features for years, such as Sonos. And let's face it: even if you're just using Alexa on your phone, Amazon would rather be the one to start your day.
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) - Bills coach Sean McDermott says it’s uncertain whether starting cornerback E.J. Gaines will play in Buffalo’s game at Cincinnati on Sunday.
Gaines will be listed as questionable because of a groin injury.
In updating the status on other injured players, McDermott says he’s “fairly confident” defensive end Shaq Lawson will return after missing one game with a groin injury.
As expected, starting receiver Jordan Matthews and starting linebacker Ramon Humber have been ruled out after both broke thumbs in a 23-17 win at Atlanta last weekend.
At 3-1, the Bills lead the AFC East and are off to their best start since opening the 2011 season with four wins in their first five games.
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AMERICANS want bigger, faster and more luxurious sport utility vehicles (SUVs) - and carmakers are more than happy to fulfil the booming demand.
New SUVs dominated media previews at the New York International Auto Show last week, the latest sign that the shift away from
Affidavit reveals details in Terre Haute woman's slaying
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (AP) — An affidavit says the man charged with killing a Terre Haute woman whose body was found in her submerged SUV fatally bludgeoned her after she shot him during a burglary at her home.
The affidavit released by prosecutors Tuesday says 77-year-old Alice "Anita" Oswald began carrying a gun for protection and investigators believe she came home Nov. 9, 2017, to find 55-year-old Kenneth R. Pitts Jr. and two others in her basement. The Tribune-Star reports the affidavit says she shot Pitts in the face.
It says a wooden-handled hatchet possibly used to bludgeon her was found in her SUV after it was pulled from a Vigo County pond with her body inside in January.
Pitts was arrested Friday in Nevada. Warrants charge him with murder, burglary, arson and other crimes.
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Firefighters attended a blaze at a Grangewood flat yesterday evening.
Crews from Chesterfield, Dronfield and Matlock were called to a ground floor flat off Chepstow Close just before 6.45pm on Tuesday.
Fire chiefs used two breathing apparatus and one hose reel jet to extinguish the flames.
No one was injured, Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service said.
Union Forest Minister Harsh Vardhan on Saturday launched "Gaj Yatra" - a 15-month-long campaign along with Wildlife Trust of India Ambassador Dia Mirza, to raise awareness about the shrinking space for India's wild elephants and their corridors.
Annual craft fair sponsored by the Muskego Woman's Club to raise funds for our scholarship program, charities, and other causes supported by the club.
Over 80 booths of craft vendors, terrific raffle, bakery booth, snack bar.
Admission - $2.00
Free parking/Handicap accessible
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson firefighters responded to a house fire on Linden Drive on Sunday morning.
Fire officials say units were on scene shortly after 6 AM and reported a working fire in the home.
Units conducted a search of the home and reported all clear.
At this time, units are working to extinguish the fire.
There is no cause right now, and no injuries have been reported at this time.
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) - Dutch police say four people have been killed in a collision between a minibus and a truck in the southern town of Helmond.
Police in the East Branbant region say in a tweet that four people travelling in the minibus were killed in the accident Monday in the town 125 kilometers (78 miles) southeast of Amsterdam. The driver of the truck was seriously injured.
The cause of the accident and further details were not immediately available.
Police investigate crash involving on-duty Delaware trooper
MIDDLETOWN, Del. (AP) — Delaware State Police are investigating a crash involving an on-duty state trooper.
Police said in a news release Wednesday that no one was seriously injured in the two-vehicle collision Tuesday evening in Middletown.
The news release says a trooper in a fully marked Chevrolet Tahoe with its lights and siren activated was responding to a report of a possibly suicidal person.
Police say the trooper proceeded through a red light at the same time a Jeep driven by a 61-year-old Yeadon, Pennsylvania man, drove into the intersection as his light had just turned yellow. The front end of the Jeep struck the right rear side of the Tahoe.
The news release says the trooper was taken to a hospital for injuries that were not life-threatening. The Jeep driver wasn't hurt.
Police say impairment wasn't a factor for either person involved.
A large group of protesters made up of fast food, home care and child care workers and organizers take over the intersection of 98th Avenue and International Boulevard on Tuesday, Nov. 29. The protest was part of a national day of action to bring the minimum wage up to $15 per hour. Minimum wage rates are increasing for cities around the Bay Area on the first day of the new year, bringing with them the continued debate over whether they're an effective means of addressing the region's housing-affordability crisis, or an undue burden on businesses trying to stay competitive.
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Couple found dead on a boat on Georgia lake
CUMMING, Ga. (AP) — Authorities say a couple found dead on a boat on Lake Lanier in north Georgia appear to have suffered carbon monoxide poisoning.
Jenny Belafi with the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office said in a news release Tuesday that the bodies of 40-year-old Julie Wright and 39-year-old Andrew Maronge, both of Gainesville, were found around 8 p.m. Monday.
Belafi says Georgia Department of Natural Resources rangers were asked to do a welfare check after the couple failed to contact family. The rangers found the 24-foot Bayliner cabin cruiser anchored off the Three Sisters Island chain. They found the couple dead in the front cabin.
Belafi says no foul play is suspected. She says it appears the couple died from carbon monoxide poisoning, though that won't be definitive until autopsies are complete.
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Welcome back and thanks for joining us for today's game away at Yeovil Town. The U's will be looking to bounce back after a disappointing evening on Tuesday where a mixture of poor refereeing and a ropey first half performance cost them the points.
Indeed the U's could do with winning this one generally, considering they haven't picked up three points away from CB5 since September last year.
They are a bit low on numbers again with a total of seven players unavailable for the game, meaning it'll be a pretty similar squad to the one that travelled to Coventry.
But, with the window now closed, it's time to focus on the football and putting in consistent performances.
So join us from two for all the build-up, action and reaction to this one.
Zadorov will be back in the lineup for Saturday's road game against the Devils, The Denver Post reports.
There were questions about how long Zadorov might sit out as a healthy scratch having reported to training camp late and out of shape, but it appears the stocky blueliner will have only missed Opening Night -- Thursday's 4-2 road win over the Rangers. It's not clear if coach Jared Bednar was trying to send the Russian a message, but we're guessing Zadorov knows he needs to step up after recording a mere 10 points (all assists) and a minus-20 rating over 56 games last year.
The tragedy of deadly violence that happened in Charlottesville will be used by the elite left to call for the further destruction of monuments to problematic figures from the past. The elite right will concede this battle – they’ve already indicated their utter concession to it, because they have no recognition where this path will end up, just as the elite right has always lacked perspective on the true aims of the left.
South Florida has landed Penn State graduate transfer Payton Banks, a source confirmed to NBCSports.com.
The Bulls have quickly tried to turn its roster around by going with veteran players as Banks is the team’s third graduate transfer commitment in the last week. The 6-foot-6 Banks averaged 10.4 points and 2.2 rebounds per game while shooting 36 percent from three-point range for the Nittany Lions last season.
Banks joins Fairleigh Dickenson point guard Stephan Jiggetts and another Penn State transfer in guard Terrence Samuel as recent players to join the Bulls.
New head coach Brian Gregory clearly wants to add some experience to a roster that was last in the American last season and Jiggetts and Banks are potential starters that he can potentially lean on during his first season.
CNBC's Eamon Javers on a statement from the White House regarding the New York Times report that Special Counsel has subpoenaed documents from the Trump Organization.
Former Tri-Cities television manager and news anchor Christine Brown plans to run for Congress, she announced Tuesday on Facebook. She has scheduled appearances at the Columbia Park blue bridge boat launch in Kennewick at 12:15 p.m. and Millennium Plaza in Yakima at 5:15 p.m. Brown worked as a news anchor and reporter in the Tri-Cities and Yakima for 28 years before being promoted to KNDU/KNDO-TV general manager in June 2012.
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The Senate Judiciary Committee takes up a bill this week to constrain the president from firing special counsel Robert Mueller. From the beginning, I’ve said—including to the president—that Mr. Mueller’s investigation must be allowed to run its course. But I will vote against the bill, because it is unconstitutional.
I believe it is in President Trump’s best interest to allow the investigation to run its course, because I believe it will vindicate him. It is in the country’s best interest, because it will provide definitive...
Firefighters attempt to quell a blaze on Londonderry Drive in Greenwich Sat., April 15, 2017. The cause of the fire was under investigation Monday.
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EASTER BASKETS: Four area service organizations, the Lions Club, Zonta Club, General Federation of Women’s Club and Business and Professional Woman’s Club combined their efforts to provide Easter […]
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There was a dramatic finish at the Dallas Marathon on Sunday after the winner of the women's division collapsed just steps before the finish line.Chandler Self, a psychiatrist in New York City was leading by several minutes when she ran out of steam. She was struggling, and suddenly her legs gave out.A high school student running alongside her in a relay helped Self back up all the way to the finish line.Marathon staff immediately helped Self into a wheelchair after her win, but she was upbeat."My running buddies are going to make so much fun of me," Self joked.Self ran the marathon with an unofficial time of 2 hours and 53 minutes.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A resolution supportive of moving President James K. Polk’s body for the third time since his death about 170 years ago has failed in the Tennessee House.
The Republican-led chamber voted 49-37 on the resolution Monday. Fifty are needed to pass.
Polk died of cholera in 1849 and was buried in what’s now Nashville City Cemetery.
Less than a year later, he was moved to a tomb in the yard of his Nashville mansion, as his will specifies.
After his widow’s death in the 1890s, both were buried on the Capitol grounds. The mansion was sold outside the family and demolished in 1901.
Supporters of the resolution want the tomb moved to what was Polk’s father’s home in Columbia, 50 miles away.
The resolution could still be revived this year.
Crews are expected to begin working on a resurfacing project on U.S. 231 Scottsville Road in Bowling Green tonight. The project length is about two miles from Magnum Road near the Natcher Parkway intersection to KY 2158 Cumberland Trace Road .
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The Public Security Police Force (PSP)’s inclusion of a specific telephone line to address complaints related to taxi infractions which launched on June 29 has recorded a total of 10 notification calls during the first two days of operation, a PSP spokesperson said during yesterday’s press conference at PSP facilities.
To access this new line, people who wish to report taxi malpractice should call the PSP Hotline on 2837 4214.
According to the same spokesperson, the 10 calls received on the first two days were mostly related to cases where the transport was denied by drivers, or overcharging matters.
With the introduction of this line, the police are seeking to be warned as quickly as possible about these cases in order to dispatch a traffic officer to the location of the event.
According to a statement released by the PSP, a total of 399 taxi offences were detected in June. Over 300 of those offences were related to overcharging and drivers refusing to carry passengers.
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The incident happened in the parking lot of a WAWA convenience store on 1600 block of Valley Forge Road on April 12th last year.
According to court records, 55 year old, Mazen Salfiti of Cherry Lane in Towamencin Township, was in his car and called the teen over because he recognized her from another WAWA where she was employed. The teen testified in a trial by Judge that Salfiti grabbed her arm and pushed his tongue in her mouth. The teen reported the incident to a school official. Upper Gwynedd Township Police used surveillance video to track down Salfiti. He was found guilty and sentenced to 12 months house arrest, three years probation, and is ordered to report his address to State Police for the next 25 years in accordance with Pennsylvania’s Sexual Offender and Notification Act. Salfiti told police he kissed the teen, but he accused the teen of starting the contact. The Judge also ordered Salfiti to perform 200 hours of community service and undergo a psychological evaluation.
Samsung is likely to drop a few hints about the Galaxy S8 at MWC.
Samsung has already mentioned that it won't unveil the Galaxy S8 at this year's Mobile World Congress, with the official launch said to occur a month later — likely on March 29 — at an event in New York. A new report out of Korea suggests that Samsung will reveal the launch date for its upcoming flagship at its MWC event, which is being held on February 26.
The South Korean manufacturer could offer an early look at the Galaxy S8 in the form of a one-minute teaser at the end of its MWC press conference, where we'll see the Galaxy Tab S3 make its debut. There's plenty to talk about the device thanks to numerous leaks over the course of the last month, including dual-curved displays for both variants, thin bezels, lack of a home button at the front, rear-mounted fingerrint sensor, and a dedicated button for Samsung's new AI assistant, Bixby.
After 8 years of marriage and a son of 5 years, Chris Pratt and Anna Faris finally called it quits, leaving all their fans in confusion and disarray.
The Twitterati, shocked after the news went viral, took on to the micro-blogging site, tweeting their heart out.
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Estevez was optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque prior to Monday's game against the Braves.
The Rockies needed to clear room on the roster for Monday's starter, Chad Bettis, and Estevez was the resulting roster casualty. He pitched solid in his most recent stint with the big club, registering four scoreless innings to help lower his ERA to 6.53 on the season. He'll continue to provide organizational relief depth now that he's back in Triple-A.
And on the topic of schools, the Michigan Department of Education released the full draft plan for meeting the requirements of the federal Every Student Succeeds Act.
The Every Student Succeeds Act was singed into federal law in December of 2015 and it replaces the No Child Left Behind Act.
The new law is said to represent a shift from broad federal oversight or education to greater flexibility and decision-making at the state and local levels.
The ESSA requires states to develop plans that address standards, assessments, school and district accountability, and special help for struggling schools.
Michigan’s Draft Plan to fulfill these federal requirements is open for a 30-day public comment period.
Public input will be incorporated into the plan until the plan is submitted to the U.S. Department of Education in April.
The Sarah-Hyland-fronted romantic comedy 'The Wedding Year' has set an ensemble cast that includes Wanda Sykes, Jenna Dewan and 'Pitch Perfect' star Anna Camp.
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SULLIVAN COUNTY, Ind. (WTHI) - A former school treasurer accused of stealing money has pleaded guilty.
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Back in November, the Indiana State Police arrested Amy Kinnett.
Kinnett is the former treasurer with the Southwest Sullivan School Corporation.
She returns to court late this month.
News 10 has not been able to learn the terms of her plea agreement.
According to police, Kinnett used a school corporation credit card to make about $6,000 worth of purchases.
Police say she also stole $1,000 in cash and wrote checks from the corporation's checking account.
Wisconsin (WQOW) - News 18's Wausau affiliate, WAOW, spoke with Rep. Sean Duffy on the phone Wednesday morning. Rep. Duffy shared his reaction on the Virginia shooting involving Congressman Steve Scalise and others during a congressional baseball practice.
Hear his interview above.
South Africa's Faf du Plessis has scored 4,379 runs in 117 international one-day matches
South African captain Faf du Plessis has been ruled out of the rest of the one-day international series and a Twenty20 series against India with a broken finger.
Du Plessis left the field during the first one-day international in Durban on Thursday with what he thought was a minor injury to his right index finger.
But Cricket South Africa announced ahead of Sunday´s second match in the six-match series that the finger was broken.
He will be out of action for between three and six weeks and will aim to be fit in time for the first of four Tests against Australia, starting in Durban on March 1.
It had previously been announced that former captain AB de Villiers would miss the first three one-day matches, also with a finger injury. A captain for the rest of the series will be announced on Saturday.
Batsman Farhaan Behardien and wicketkeeper-batsman Heinrich Klaasen have been added to the squad.
A bomb threat to the Amazon fulfillment center in Moreno Valley that prompted the building to evacuate was found “not credible,” Riverside County Sheriff’s Department officials said.
The threat against the warehouse in the 24300 block of Nandina Avenue was brought to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department just before 10 a.m., said Deputy Mike Vasquez.
Authorities would not say how the threat was made.
By 12:50 p.m., deputies determined that the threat was not credible and the employees returned to work, officials said via Twitter.
#MoValPD bomb threat found not credible. Business back to normal operation. — Media Info Bureau (@RSOmedia) August 14, 2017
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The Voice of the Suns Al McCoy unveils the Suns new logo to commemorate the team’s upcoming 50th season during the NBA Draft Party on Jun. 22, 2017 at at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/azcentral sports
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TORONTO – Ride-hailing service Lyft will launch its service in Toronto on Tuesday, marking its first expansion outside the United States.
The addition of Lyft brings increased competition to Uber in Canada’s largest city.
The company announced plans to expand to Toronto last month, but had not set a date for its start.
READ MORE: More competition is on the way for Uber and Hamilton’s taxi industry
Lyft will operate between Hamilton and Oshawa, Ont., and as far north as Newmarket, Ont.
Uber arrived in Canada several years ago and has fought an uphill regulatory battle ever since.
READ MORE: Toronto-born InstaRyde enters city’s crowded ridesharing market
Beck Taxi says adding thousands of cars to Toronto’s congested streets is the last thing the city needs and only discourages transit ridership.
The Spinning Harts Dance Studio offers a judgment free atmosphere where all are welcomed and have the freedom to express themselves through dance.
“All are encouraged to venture beyond their comfort zones and applauded for their journey to a healthier lifestyle. Our dance studio offers pole dance, chair dance, belly dance, burlesque, twerk, Leblast and various fitness and stretching classes,” tells Tami Hartman, co-owner.
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Police are appealing for help to find a 12-year-old girl who has been missing since Tuesday afternoon.
ACT Policing said Rosemary Osburne was last seen at the East Row bus interchange in Civic about 12.45pm on Tuesday.
Rosemary Osburne, 12, who has been missing since Tuesday afternoon. Photo: ACT Policing
She is described as Caucasian and of slim build, with long dark hair.
Rosemary, also known as Rose, was last seen wearing black full-length tights and a black Nike jacket, and was carrying a Nike backpack.
Police said they would like to reassure Rose that she was not in trouble.
Anyone who has seen Rose or who may have any information that could help police has been urged to contact ACT Policing on 131 444 and quote reference number 6283548.
A FAREHAM care home will be celebrating Care Home Open Day 2017 in style.
The Fernes in Samuel Mortimer Close will be hosting a 50s and 60s themed day on Friday, June 16, from 2-4pm.
Manager Catherine Bezer said: ‘We hope that by opening up care home to the community for a fun day, we will strengthen community links – we are sure everyone will be keen to get involved.’
As Dungannon Swifts prepare to travel to Glentoran on Tuesday night Rodney McAree admitted his side passed up a glorious opportunity for three points on Saturday.
McAree’s team had started well against Coleraine at Stangmore Park before a red card for the Bannsiders’ defender Steven Douglas seemed to impact the home side more than the visitors who ran out 3-1 winners,
“I thought until Steven Douglas’ dismissal we were the better side.
“We created some great chances and probably shaded the first 10 minutes of the second-half.
Once the red card happens we stopped playing and got very sloppy, which Coleraine took advantage of.
“The last 30 minutes made it a very unsatisfactory day.
“We have to defend better from set-pieces against the Glens.”
The Comedian friends of Eurydice Dixon have paid tribute to her at Highlander Bar in Melbourne
Mix Of Sun And Clouds, Rain Develops Well After Sunset
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Today/Tonight:
There will be a mix of sun and clouds today. It will be warmer overall thanks for winds out of the south. It will be a little breezy at times with winds out of the south at 5-10 mph. this afternoon there actually may end up being more sunshine than clouds, this may boost some folks into the 50s. Clouds will increase again towards sunset, showers will gradually develop late… well after sunset.
Tomorrow:
We’ll start the day with showers early, however most guidance has most if not all rain ending by sunrise. We’ll see plenty of sunshine before another cold front pushes through late Sunday into Monday. High temps will be in the 50s.
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(CNN) People are trying to stick it to the white nationalists who descended on Charlottesville, Virginia, over the weekend. Their weapon of choice: Money.
Several non-profits in the Charlottesville area are reporting an uptick in donations in response to the violent white supremacist rally that shook the college town.
Calls for support are also getting a lot of traction on social media. A Twitter thread with a list of organizations has gotten tens of thousands of likes and retweets since it was posted early Saturday morning.
THREAD: I think it would be cool if tons of folks donated to good Charlottesville-based nonprofits those Nazi jerks would really hate. So... — Sara Benincasa (@SaraJBenincasa) August 12, 2017
The Black Student Alliance at the University of Virginia was on that list. A volunteer with the group said they'd heard from many people who told them they'd given money, but they won't know how much they've gotten until the school processes the donations.
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Thomas Rhett is kicking off the new year with a new video for “American Spirit.” Written by Thomas Rhett, Jaren Johnston and Chris DeStefano, the tune appears on the deluxe edition of TR’s 2015 album, Tangled Up.
“‘American Spirit’ is one of my favorite songs to sit down and play on an acoustic guitar,” said Thomas Rhett. “So, I knew I wanted to make a video for it . . . just to share with our fans. I knew I wanted it to be simple and something that would pull on the heartstrings and I think it’s the perfect blend of that.”
Shot outside of Nashville, the video for “American Spirit” features Thomas Rhett kicking back with his guitar and enjoying some down-home activities—including riding a four-wheeler and playing with his dogs—while footage from his past concerts is interspersed.
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Winning the 2017 Nobel Prize for literature has propelled Japanese-born Kazuo Ishiguru to more fame than he gained over decades of writing fiction.
It also spurred his publisher to re-issue his most recent novel, The Buried Giant, originally released in 2015.
Of course, Ishiguru was known to serious readers long before now: he won the Booker Prize for The Remains of the Day. Other critically acclaimed titles include Never Let Me Go.
The Buried Giant, however, is the first Ishiguru novel I have read and I absolutely loved it.
It is mesmerising as it traces the journey of an elderly couple, Axl and Beatrice, who go on a quest in the dark ages of Britain to visit their long-forgotten son in a far-away village.
In today’s Hong Kong Daybreak podcast, we cover the biggest stories that happened overnight. U.S. stocks tumbled, dragged down by a rout in industrial and technology companies and spooked by the 10-year Treasury yield breaching 3%. Ten-year yields backed off from their four-year highs as stocks extended their slide. The French leader said he wants to negotiate a new Iran agreement in a bid to keep President Trump from abrogating it. Bloomberg Markets Live Blogger David Wilson discusses markets with host Erin Roman.
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Rolling Stone just released their list of the 50 greatest concerts of the last 50 years.
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COLOMBO, Dec 11 (Reuters) - The Sri Lankan rupee closed firmer on Monday helped by year-end remittances and selling of the U.S. currency by exporters, dealers said.
The spot rupee ended at 153.00/10 per dollar, compared with Friday’s close of 153.05/10.
“Trading was very thin as everybody has checked in to a holiday mood. There were inflows for salaries and bonuses,” a currency dealer said, asking not to be named.
The rupee has lost 2.3 percent so far this year, but currency dealers say the dollar demand has slightly waned, lending support to the rupee.
The market has been waiting for more clarity over a foreign exchange management act introduced by the government last month.
Foreign investors have net bought equities worth 18.37 billion rupees ($120.07 million) this year as of Monday’s close. They had bought government securities worth a net 60.4 billion rupees as of Dec. 6, official data showed. ($1 = 153.0000 Sri Lankan rupees) (Reporting by Ranga Sirilal; Editing by Vyas Mohan)
Teen shot in Colo. school shooting dies LITTLETON, Colo. — A suburban Denver high school student who was shot in the head by a classmate died Saturday afternoon, hospital officials said in a statement. Claire Davis, 17,...
Student trapped in school shooting terror scrawled note goodbye A terrified teen who thought he was going to die in last week’s Colorado high-school shooting scribbled a heart-wrenching goodbye to his family on the only thing available at the...
Colorado gunman 'planned to hurt more people' CENTENNIAL, Colo. — An 18-year-old who wounded a fellow student before killing himself at a suburban Denver school had entered the building with a shotgun, a machete and three incendiary...
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School District 58 has set a price for the former Nicola Lake School it is looking to sell it for about $450,000.
“We’ve selected Century 21 and they’ve given us a price we should list it for,” said secretary treasurer Kevin Black at a school board meeting in Merritt in September.
He said the estimated value of the property is about $465,000.
The school district flirted with the idea of leasing the building last year, and saw interest from the Nicola Valley Agri-Park Society, which wanted to lease the building for an equine school.
Ultimately, the school district decided it wouldn’t go the leasing route, but Black told the Herald they would consider an offer from the society to buy the property.
The school was closed in the 1980s, and its last tenant — BC Wildfire Service — moved to the Merritt airport in 2013. Since then, the building has been vacant.
The city of Greenville said leaders from several city departments will speak about safety concerns Monday morning ahead of the upcoming solar eclipse.
Officials said Greenville is expecting a large number of visitors on August 21, when the city will fall in the path of totality as experience 2 minutes of total darkness in the afternoon.
Officials said city departments have devised a plan to ensure residents, workers and visitors remain safe before, during and after the eclipse.
Representatives from the Police Department, Fire Department and Public Works Department will discuss those safety measures during a news conference Monday at 10 a.m.
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One of Uber's self-driving vehicles has struck and killed a pedestrian in a suburb of Pheonix, Arizona, police said.
Officers in Tempe said the vehicle was in autonomous mode with an operator behind the wheel when the woman was struck.
The woman, whose name has not yet been released, died of her injuries in hospital.
Uber has been testing the self-driving vehicles in Tempe and Phoenix for months.
Police said Uber is co-operating in the investigation
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Mealey's Litigation Procedure - 4 Class Representatives Object To J.P. Morgan ERISA $75M Settlement
NEW YORK - Four class representatives in a New York federal lawsuit accusing J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. (JPMC) of violating the Employee Retirement Income Security Act by mismanaging retirement savings funds filed an objection on Dec. 7 to a proposed $75 million cash settlement reached between eight of the class representatives and JPMC, arguing that the amount the class will actually receive is far less than the total class damages (In re J.P. Morgan Stable Value Fund ERISA Litigation, No. 12-2548, S.D. N.Y.).
Clemson OC Tony Elliott talks spring game, QBs
Clemson football OC Tony Elliott previewed the spring game and talked quarterbacks on Wednesday.
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ST. LOUIS, MO (KTVI)-An early morning accident sent several people to the hospital. Two cars collided around 1 a.m. on Page Boulevard at Marcus Avenue in north St. Louis.
One of the cars crashed into a parked truck.
There is no word on the victims' injuries at this time.
Three officers required medical attention after an incident at a state prison outside Kershaw on Sunday, according to an agency spokeswoman.
The Department of Corrections said the “disturbance” at Kershaw Correctional Institution occurred in the prison’s Oak Unit B Wing, according to WBTV-TV.
The spokeswoman said one of the officers suffered stab wounds during the disturbance, which began around 3 p.m. Department of Corrections emergency response teams were able to reassert control about four hours later and inmates were all back in their cells. No other details were offered beyond statements that Sunday’s incident was not a hostage situation and there was no threat to public safety.
Kershaw is a medium-security state facility located in Lancaster County.
The injuries happened little more than a week after four inmates were strangled at a Columbia prison. Department of Corrections investigators have charged two inmates with luring the victims and killing them at the Kirkland Correctional Institution.
Shark attack movies bit into the public consciousnesses in 1975 with Steven Spielberg's Jaws , and while no other film has come close to matching its quality or sheer entertainment value, that hasn't stopped filmmakers from trying. That's a good thing.
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DUBAI May 2 Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) is "very positive" about 2017 despite global challenges, its chief executive said on Tuesday.
Yousef Abdullah al-Benyan told reporters in Riyadh the firm was monitoring the global situation, but it was difficult to predict prices due to the uncertainty in oil markets.
Al-Benyan was speaking a day after the petrochemical maker reported an 80 percent jump in net profit from a year earlier in the first quarter of 2017.
Al-Benyan said SABIC had no plans to raise new debt, but might consider refinancing.
The company is aiming to become the world's third biggest petrochemical maker by growing its existing businesses and by making acquisitions, Al-Benyan said, adding SABIC was currently ranked number four. (Reporting by Marwa Rashad, Reem Shamseddine in Riyadh, writing by Alexander Cornwell and Hadeel Al Sayegh in Dubai; Editing by Sherry Jacob-Phillips and Mark Potter)
While President Trump vacations at his golf estate in Bedminster, New Jersey, crews are hard at work renovating the White House.
GM's Nick Bonfield discusses the role of patience and mental strength at the US Open
US Open: Patience Is Key
The US Open is undoubtedly the most exacting four days in the global golfing calendar.
Every year, the world’s best players face an all-encompassing test of golfing skill and aptitude, with every department of their games put under the utmost scrutiny.
The tangible aspects of golf – ones that can be measured by statistical comparison – are integral to success in any tournament, but this week, other factors will also play a significant role.
The US Open is about golf, yes. But it’s also about factors that can’t be quantified – namely patience and mental strength.
The weather is going play a pivotal role this week. Whether Shinnecock Hills plays firm and fast, or soft and long are remained to be seen.
No-one likes a stop-start golf tournament, not least the players.
It’s at times like this that frustration can spill over and manifest itself on the golf course.
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CINCINNATI (AP)  A school bus has been involved in a multi-vehicle crash in Cincinnati, sending at least 11 children to a hospital for treatment.
Police haven't reported any life-threatening injuries involving students.
Cincinnati Public Schools spokeswoman Lauren Worley says police reported at least 11 children were transported from the scene Monday afternoon to Cincinnati Children's hospital. Worley says a school official at the hospital said several more children have been taken to the hospital, presumably by their families.
The bus was serving Pleasant Hill Academy. The ages of the children are unavailable.
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Other students are being taken to a nearby school for parent pickup.
Cincinnati police say at least one adult was injured and describe the scene as complicated. They say they don't know what caused the crash.
Missouri River Historical Development is beginning the application process for its 26th Annual Grants Program to benefit Woodbury County non-profit organizations and government entities.
The maximum individual grant for this round of grants from MRHD is $15,000.
Application materials may be requested from MRHD beginning Wednesday, February 15th through March 15th.
Grant applications are due by April 3rd.
MRHD is the licensed, non-profit organization that jointly holds the state gaming license for Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City.
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Application materials also may be requested via USPS: MRHD, c/o Mark Monson, President, P.O. Box 565, Sgt. Bluff, Iowa 51054.
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Image 1 of 4 Philadelphia Eagles' LeGarrette Blount catches a pass during practice at the team's facility in Philadelphia, in Jan. 2018. The Eagles face the New England Patriots in Super Bowl 52 on Sunday, Feb. 4, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Image 2 of 4 In this Jan. 2018, file photo, Philadelphia Eagles' Jay Ajayi (36) carries the ball during an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Atlanta Falcon in Philadelphia. The Eagles and the New England Patriots are set to meet in Super Bowl 52 on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Image 3 of 4 Philadelphia Eagles' Jay Ajayi runs the ball during practice at the team's training facility in Philadelphia in Jan. 2018. The Eagles face the New England Patriots in Super Bowl 52 on Sunday, Feb. 4, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
KZRV is recalling certain 2017-2018 Durango Gold trailers. The rear sofa in these RVs may limit visibility of the rear exit window label and/or the sofa cushion may restrict access to, and operation of the exit window handle.
If the sofa delays using the exit window in the event of an emergency, the occupants have an increased risk of injury.
The hire won't necessarily change the state of affairs for Apple, which has had to make do without Lattner for months, but it's a definite coup for Google. Lattner earned praise for Swift because it was fast, thoroughly modern, and (most importanty) accessible -- everyone from first-timers to seasoned programmers stands to benefit from it. Google could put that know-how to work making TensorFlow easier to use, or lowering the hardware demands so that AI runs more smoothly on phones and computers. There's no guarantee that he'll repeat his previous feats at Google, but the potential is certainly there.
A school cafeteria worker in Ohio says she’s been fired for giving food to students who couldn’t pay.
Debbie Solsman worked in the lunchroom for 14 years, and was a fixture at Wilmington’s Denver Heights Elementary – paying for kids’ meals out of her own pocket. District rules forbid that sort of thing, and now Solsman is out of a job. Solsman says there was no way she could refuse a hungry child, but school officials say all children receive complete meals every day.
What do you say? Was Solsman’s termination appropriate, or should the school district give her an award?
2016/2017 season: Rangers to retain 23 old players, get 12 fresh
Foster Chime, Media Director of Rangers International FC, says the club will be releasing its list of 35 players for the club’s 2016/2017 season campaigns after its African tour. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Rangers FC, which is the current Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) champions, will start its pre-season African tour ahead of 2016/2017 season on Jan. 6.
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There are on the Washington Examiner story from Saturday, titled Trump's Army secretary nominee hit with accusations of 'Islamophobia'. In it, Washington Examiner reports that:
President Trump's nominee for Army secretary faces charges of "Islamophobia" from a Muslim civil rights group that could complicate his Senate confirmation. The Council on American-Islamic Relations, which bills itself as the country's largest Muslim civil rights, said this week that Tennessee state Sen. Mark Green should be rejected as the Army's top civilian for disparaging comments he made to a Tea Party group last year, including claims that public school students are being indoctrinated with Islam by textbooks.
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LONDON (Reuters) - Britain’s opposition Labour Party supports keeping the closest possible trading ties with the European Union after Brexit and will lobby Prime Minister Theresa May to stick to that, the party’s Brexit policy chief Keir Starmer said on Sunday.
British Labour Party politician, Keir Starmer, Shadow Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, speaks during an interview outside BBC television studios in London, September 3, 2017. REUTERS/Mary Turner
Speaking on the BBC’s Andrew Marr show, Starmer said: “What are the benefits of the single market and the customs union? They are no tariffs and they are alignment of regulations and standards and that means that for goods and services we can trade successfully in the future. That’s what we want.”
“The way we’ve put it is that we would start with viable options, staying in a customs union and a single market variant which means full participation in the single market.”
Weekend Meteorologist Jaret Lansford and Weekend Anchor Jennifer Lenzini helped to spread some warm, holiday cheer at the Alcester Care and Rehab Center in South Dakota.
"Tree of Love" works to turn resident's holiday wishes into a reality. Members of the Rehab Center wrote an item on their holiday wishlist and posted it on a community Christmas tree. The list of items was then be passed on the State Bank of Alcester.
Thanks to the efforts of the bank, as well as community members, plenty of holiday toys found their way back to the Alcester Care and Rehab Center. Jaret Lansford and Jennifer Lenzini helped pass those gifts out today.
"Tree of Love" will be wrapped up tomorrow December 12, at Hartington Care and Rehabilitation Center, in Hartington, Nebraska.
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CRANSTON, R.I. — A Vietnam War veteran has received medals in Rhode Island more than 40 years after his service.
Paul Harvey was awarded a Silver Star, a Purple Heart and other awards during a ceremony Friday in Democratic U.S. Sen. Jack Reed’s office.
Harvey is a 71-year-old Jamestown resident. He was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1967 and served in Vietnam as a member of the Wolfhounds.
He says he earned the Silver Star for retrieving the body of a fallen soldier from an armed North Vietnamese camp. He earned the Purple Heart for being wounded twice while performing similar missions.
Harvey was honourably discharged in 1973 and worked as a commercial fisherman.
He was supposed to receive the medals before leaving Vietnam but didn’t want to wait there for the ceremony.
ATHENS May 3 Greece sold 1.138 billion euros ($1.24 billion) of six-month T-bills to refinance a maturing issue, the country's debt agency PDMA said on Wednesday.
The debt agency sold six-month paper at a yield of 2.97 percent, unchanged from a previous sale in April. The amount raised included 262.5 million euros in non-competitive bids.
The sale's bid-to-cover ratio was 1.30, unchanged from the previous auction.
In a rollover T-bill holders renew their positions instead of getting paid on the maturing paper they hold. The settlement date of the new bills is May 5. ($1 = 0.9159 euros) (Reporting by George Georgiopoulos)
Former WWE Champion Jeff Hardy is at the WWE Performance Center today in Orlando, Florida to train for his WWE return, according to PWinsider.com.
If you recall, the Raw Superstar suffered a torn right rotator cuff during a six-pack match in October 2017.
He is now just waiting to be cleared by WWE. It should be noted that Dave Meltzer has reported on Wrestling Observer Radio that Hardy was hopeful to be back in time for WrestleMania 34.
TORONTO -- Ride-hailing service Lyft will launch its service in Toronto on Tuesday, marking its first expansion outside the United States.
The addition of Lyft brings increased competition to Uber in Canada's largest city.
The company announced plans to expand to Toronto last month, but had not set a date for its start.
Lyft will operate between Hamilton and Oshawa, Ont., and as far north as Newmarket, Ont.
Uber arrived in Canada several years ago and has fought an uphill regulatory battle ever since.
Beck Taxi says adding thousands of cars to Toronto's congested streets is the last thing the city needs and only discourages transit ridership.
A 26-year-old male was arrested in connection to a burglary at the Corvallis Methodist Church that occurred sometime during the night of March 3rd or early morning of March 4th.
Sheriff Steve Holton said Matthew McClune of Hamilton was arrested for allegedly forcing entry into the church and vandalizing the interior, as well as forging financial documents belonging to the church.
The investigation is continuing, and more information will be released at a later date.
McClune is expected to be arraigned this afternoon in Ravalli County Justice Court.
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A man with a conviction of sex assault against a child is in trouble with the law again after police say someone was spotted masturbating in the window of an apartment building while children were outside sledding.
Halifax Regional Police say they were called to Maplehurst Drive in Dartmouth around 12:30 p.m. Tuesday after kids had spotted the man allegedly committing the indecent act.
The kids were sledding for about an hour on a hill behind the building, when according to police, “they heard a cough and then noticed the man through the open window.”
When police arrived a man was eventually arrested about 40 minutes later.
The accused, James Michael Snow of Dartmouth, is due in court Wednesday on a single of committing an indecent act.
Snow is now stranger to police.
The Dartmouth man has a previous conviction for sexual assault against a child from 2003, and last year, was arrested for breaking the terms of his parole by allegedly being spotted outside a parking lot daycare.
Officials release name of Nebraska boy who died in Iowa lake
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (AP) — Authorities have released the name of a Nebraska teenager who died in a western Iowa lake.
The Iowa Natural Resources Department identified the boy in a news release Tuesday night as 16-year-old Edgar Gregorio Loarca Garcia, who lived in Omaha.
Witnesses saw the boy disappear around 1:15 p.m. Monday beneath the water at Lake Manawa beach in Council Bluffs. He was last seen on an inner tube near the ropes that mark the end of the swimming area. His body was found about two hours later.
The apparent drowning is being investigated.
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Super Eagles forward, Ahmed Musa arrived Sokoto earlier today for charity football match of his Nigerian teammate Abdullahi Shehu. Musa joined his team mate Abdullahi Shehu in Sokoto as they made cash food items donation to orphanages.
This is coming after Sokoto state governor, Aminu Tambuwal, gave Super Eagles defender, Shehu Abdullahi, a house, plot of land and money.
Shehu, and indigene of Sokoto, was one of the 23 players that represented Nigeria at the ongoing Fifa World Cup in Russia.
The governor also assured the player of free sponsorship to attend hajj, the Muslim pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia.
Stream or download Thursday’s episode of with guests Cub Swanson, Karyn Bryant, Marvin Vettori, and Jason Buchamer.
Swanson reflected on his stellar career and discussed his upcoming bout vs. Brian Ortega on Dec. 9 at UFC Fight Night 123. FS1 anchor Bryant discussed the origins of the Tony Ferguson-Kevin Lee rivalry, when Ferguson worked as an analyst and interviewed Lee after his win over Michael Chiesa. Vettori was in-studio to discuss UFC 216, which includes two of his teammates, Fabricio Werdum and Beneil Dariush. Former MMAjunkie Radio intern Buchamer recapped “The Ultimate Fighter 26,” Episode 6.
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Welcome to our live coverage of all the day's biggest stories, traffic and travel from across Cornwall on Saturday, October 7, 2017.
We'll be looking at all the traffic until this evening, so keep checking back to make sure you get wherever you're going as quickly and safely as possible.
We will of course also be breaking news as it happens and keeping an eye on the weather.
It's Jeff here until I hand over to Ginette at about 4pm.
If you've seen something going on and want us to check it out, or have a traffic update for us, please get in touch - tweet us at @CornwallLive or see our Facebook page.
Streater was targeted just once Sunday, pulling in the pass for five yards in a loss to the Seahawks.
Streater spent the majority of the season as the 49ers' fourth or fifth receiver, but he saw a slightly expanded role down the stretch with 132 yards and two touchdowns in the final six games of the season. While there wasn't much there from a fantasy perspective, the veteran wideout showcased his plus size and athleticism for potential suitors this offseason. He would need to earn a starting job out of camp to land on fantasy radars.
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Seven people were stripped naked with their hands tied on their back before they were detained as part of an investigation into the outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) in Turkey’s resort province of Muğla on Monday.
Gendarmerie stopped a car in a rural area upon a complaint that three people suspected of PKK links would carry out terrorist attack on multiple locations in Muğla province. According to unconfirmed media reports, the suspects were stripped off their clothes on suspicion that they were carrying explosives and guns.
Most mammals chew, while reptiles on the other hand, seem to like only taking one bite. This is because chewing expends energy.
A 2013 study in PLoS One postulates that a major advantage for swallowing food whole is "No time needed for processing." Animals that swallow food whole get the energy from their food ASAP with minimal energy tax. The Plos One researchers think not chewing is what helped some dinosaurs grow so large!
In a study done with a python, 37 percent of all the energy in the food was spent just digesting it in the first place! So, many animals swallow their food whole, simply to get the energy as quickly as possible.
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The Independent Police Complaints Commission are investigating following the death of a man in his 20s in Newton Abbot.
Police were called by the ambulance service after the man was found dead at an address on Powderham Road on September 23.
A spokesperson from Devon and Cornwall Police said: “The death is not being treated as suspicious. His next of kin have been informed.
“Due to prior police contact, the matter has been referred to the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC).”
An IPCC spokesman added: “The IPCC is independently investigating the contact Devon and Cornwall Police had with a man prior to his death at home in Newton Abbot on September 23.
“The investigation follows a mandatory referral from Devon and Cornwall Police and is in its early stages.”
No further details about the man’s death have been released, the Plymouth Herald reports.
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — An appeals court in El Salvador has upheld a 30-year homicide sentence for a woman who insists she suffered a miscarriage, and did not carry out an abortion.
The ruling has sparked condemnation from women’s rights activists like Sara Garcia, who said “once again this judicial system is creating unequal conditions for women.”
Evelyn Beatriz Hernandez Cruz was convicted in July of aggravated homicide.
Hernandez says she had been raped and didn’t realize she was pregnant. She said she felt pains and passed out during what may have been a miscarriage.
She was charged with homicide for killing the fetus. Abortion is illegal in all situations in El Salvador.
The Associated Press normally doesn’t name victims of alleged sexual assault, but Hernandez has spoken publicly about her case.
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Chris Stapleton leads ACM Awards nominations with eight The singer and songwriter is up for awards in five categories including entertainer of the year.
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Hood (ankle) went through a non-contact practice Monday, Kyle Goon of the Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Hood has missed seven straight games while dealing with left ankle soreness, but finally appears to be nearing the end of his recovery. While it's certainly encouraging that he's progressed to non-contact work, Hood will still likely need to be upgraded to a full participant at practice Tuesday in order to get the green light to play Wednesday against the Bulls. That said, another update is expected to be provided following Tuesday's practice, which should give us a better indication for whether or not Hood will be cleared.
In this week’s episode of “In My Own Words,” Glenn Epps sits down with journalist Isabella Grullon Paz to discuss her article “Invisible Hands.” The article appeared in the Ithaca Times over the summer and puts a story to the invisible hands that keep bringing milk to American tables. The two discuss the narratives in the article as well as the dangers faced by undocumented immigrants and seasonal workers. The conversation also branches into the dependency of the American market on the undocumented workforce.
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A part of the declassified version Intelligence Community Assessment on Russia's efforts to interfere with the U.S. political process is photographed in Washington, Friday, Jan. 6, 2017. Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a campaign to influence the American presidential election in favor of electing Donald Trump, according to the report issued by U.S. intelligence agencies. The unclassified version was the most detailed public account to date of Russian efforts to interfere with the U.S. political process, with actions that included hacking into the email accounts of the Democratic National Committee and individual Democrats like Hillary Clinton's campaign chairman John Podesta. (AP Photo/Jon Elswick)
'Racism Is Evil': Trump Denounces The KKK, Neo-Nazis And White Supremacists On Monday President Trump called the KKK, neo-Nazis and white supremacists "repugnant." On Saturday, he initially failed to specifically denounce the groups in the wake of the Charlottesville, Va., violence.
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Mansfield and District Male Voice Choir will be leading the singing at this year’s Candlelight Carol Service.
This will take place at St. John’s Church, Mansfield, on Sunday, December 17, at 6pm.
The service will be an opportunity to enjoy, not only beautiful music, but to hear the Christmas message in the wonderful surroundings and atmosphere of one of the town’s most beautiful historic buildings.
This Christmas will see the first carol service in St John’s since it was re-opened in the summer after completion of major repairs to the roof of the building. Fund-raising still continues so that the restoration can be completed and there will be an opportunity for local folk to make a financial contribution to this work by way of an optional donation.
Entry to the service is free and all are welcome.
AKRON, Ohio - Dig out your holiday garb and join the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank for the Selfless Elf 5K on Saturday, Dec. 16.
In its fifth year, the event features live music from Celebration in Sound DJ service and a visit from Santa.
The 3.1 mile course starts and finishes at the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank, 350 Opportunity Parkway, Akron. An awards ceremony will take place following the race featuring awards for the best runners and walkers in each age category, Most Dashing (best dressed), and Top VIP Elf (top fundraiser).
Registration begins at 6:30 a.m., and the race begins at 8 a.m.
Race proceeds benefit the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank's holiday campaign.
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President Nicolás Maduro has expelled CNN after accusing the international news outlet of “manipulating” information about Venezuela.
Maduro said Sunday he wants CNN “outside” Venezuela after he claimed the news channel manipulated information about a student’s complaint regarding the lack of food at school.
“Some media like CNN tried to manipulate information,” he said. “They can not manipulate information like that, it’s our affair, of Venezuelans. CNN does not need to put its nose in Venezuela … I want CNNwell away from here.”
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SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – Suburban police are investigating a homicide after a woman was found dead in her apartment.
Schaumburg police were called to an apartment in the 2600 block of Clipper Dr on Sunday for a well being check. Police say they entered the apartment and discovered the body of 33-year-old Tiffany Thrasher.
An autopsy was conducted and determined the cause of death to be strangulation, police said in a statement.
Police say the woman was killed between 8 p.m. on Saturday and 11:45 a.m. Sunday.
At this time, police have no one in custody.
They are asking anyone with any information to contact detectives at (847) 882-3534.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A Portland man now faces 5 charges including attempted murder in a shooting from a month ago in Northwest Portland.
Brant Keonaona Crabbe was taken into custody Sunday for the March 19 shooting at the Northwest Tower Apartments. The shooting happened around 7:15 a.m. that day and police said the wounded man and the alleged shooter know each other.
Officers initially detained 2 people in connection with the shooting, but they were released a short time later. Another person was arrested on an unrelated warrant.
But as investigators kept digging they developed leads that led to Crabbe’s arrest.
The 28-year-old faces charges of attempted murder, 2nd-degree assault, 1st- and 2nd-degree robbery and unlawful use of a weapon.
The investigation continues. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Tony Harris at 503.823.0768.
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Dimitri Payet, who could have been preparing for a World Cup quarter final, will be absent on Thursday when Marseille start pre-season training because he is having dental surgery.
Payet reinjured a thigh as Marseille lost the Europa League final to Atletico Madrid on May 16.
When France coach Didier Deschamps announced his World Cup squad the next day, he decided not to take a risk on the mercurial midfielder.
Now Payet will be out for an unspecified period for an operation on his wisdom teeth.
Marseille will start training without five World Cup players -- Adil Rami, Steve Mandanda and Florian Thauvin -- who are in the France squad that faces Uruguay on Friday, as well as Hiroki Sakai, of Japan, and Saif-Eddine Khaoui, of Tunisia.
The Ligue 1 side will also start training without defender Boubacar Kamara, part of France's squad for an under-19 tournament in China, and three injured players.
(AP) Sioux Falls police say a 5-year-old Iowa girl who drowned in a river in a Sioux Falls park had reached out to touch the foam near some waterfalls when she slipped into the water.
Police spokesman Sam Clemens said Monday Maggie Jo Zaiger fell into the Big Sioux River in Falls Park near a pedestrian bridge Sunday, a spot not far from where two others drowned in 2013.
Sioux Falls parks and recreation director Don Kearney says after the 2013 deaths, the city upgraded its caution signs to warn adults to keep close watch on young children, among other things. Kearney says the foam is a naturally occurring phenomenon created by phosphorus and the agitated water.
He says the city considered installing barricades near the falls, but felt that would create a false sense of security.
Alex Douglass was a CrossFit and running enthusiast who ran a 50-mile ultra-marathon when he wasn’t working his day job as a state police trooper.
Melania Trump is trying to tamp down speculation about why she has not been seen in public in nearly three weeks.
The First Lady tweeted on Wednesday about the media “working overtime speculating where I am & what I’m doing. Rest assured, I’m here at the @WhiteHouse w my family, feeling great, & working hard on behalf of children & the American people!”
"Napoli? I'll always wait until the end of April before saying who will win the title. Juventus? They're struggling in the defence. Bonucci is gone and the others are not like they were before. The only thing that can save the situation is to win the Scudetto.
"Fiorentina-Napoli? Fiorentina have the power to decide the Scudetto race, while Inter could do the same against Juventus on Saturday. The race is still very open," Atalfini concluded.
Juventus will face Inter at the San Siro on Saturday evening, while Napoli will go up against Fiorentina on Sunday. It will certainly be an interesting end to the season, as the Partenopei are just one point behind the Turin side with four games to go.
Former Napoli and Juventus player Josè Altafini spoke to Radio Blu about his former sides, as they go head-to-head in the exciting Scudetto race.
Columbia police are investigating the theft of four wheels from a vehicle on the lower lot at Royal Gate Dodge over the weekend.
Royal Gate notified police about 9:15 a.m. Saturday that four tires from a Chrysler 300 were missing. It appeared there may have also been an attempted theft of wheels from a 2018 Dodge Ram parked near the Chrysler.
Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact the Columbia Police Department at 281-5151.
Earlier this year, similar thefts were reported at Royal Gate and other local auto dealerships. For more on those incidents, click here.
A man was discovered dead on the third-floor staircase of an Upper West Side brownstone, police said Sunday.
A resident of the building returned home at 12:20 p.m. Saturday to find the 46-year-old man’s body lying unresponsive on the third-floor landing of 47 W. 90th St., police said.
Preliminarily, the incident appears to have been accidental, though the cause of death will be determined by the city medical examiner, authorities said.
The man did not live in the nine-unit, four-story building, which is located between Columbus Avenue and Central Park West, police said.
The identity of the victim has not been released pending family notification.
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has arrived in Oman as part of a two-state visit aimed at reviving ties with Iran's Gulf Arab neighbors.
The official Oman News Agency said Omani Sultan Qaboos bin Saeed met with the Iranian president following his arrival on Wednesday to the sultanate, which sits at the southeastern tip of the Arabian Peninsula and shares control of the Strait of Hormuz with Iran.
Rouhani is expected to travel to Kuwait after visiting Oman.
Tehran's relations with the six-member, Saudi-dominated Gulf Cooperation Council of Arab states have been strained since Sunni-ruled Saudi Arabia broke off diplomatic relations with the Shiite power Iran last year.
Iran's official IRNA news agency reported that Iran has received a message from the GCC states aimed at removing misunderstandings and improving relations.
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The UWM Symphony Orchestra will present its season finale concert featuring virtuoso guitarist and UWM faculty member, Rene Izquierdo. Program to include the Rodrigo Guitar Concerto and Shostakovich Symphony No. 5.
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MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Gov. Jim Justice is taking his roadshow on behalf of West Virginia’s $1.6 billion bond referendum to Bluefield, one last stop the day before Saturday’s statewide referendum.
Justice has traveled around the state talking to residents about the highway program he says would add tens of thousands of jobs to the state economy.
The first-term governor has also argued against suspicions taxes would increase further, saying the higher gasoline tax and motor vehicle fees enacted earlier this year are sufficient.
The state list has about 600 planned projects, some in every county, to repair roads and bridges and build some new ones.
Early voting began Sept. 22.
The Legislature earlier this year approved the taxes and fees, which are already in effect, and voted to hold the bond referendum.
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0:33 The Pittsburgh Pirates begin spring training workouts at Pirate City
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3:03 The importance of river restoration in the Everglades
1:56 The man accused of killing a woman and her daughter made the 911 call
0:40 Oroville dam break would flood almost 200,000 California residents in 7 hours
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is again railing against the news media, calling them a “stain on America.”
In a tweet Sunday, Trump blasts the lack of attention over what he describes as “false and defamatory stories” by the “Fake News Media.”
“They are out of control – correct reporting means nothing to them. Major lies written, then forced to be withdrawn after they are exposed…a stain on America!” Trump writes.
Over the past two weeks, ABC News and CNN have had to issue corrections and clarifications on stories that initially had been damaging to the president but didn’t live up to scrutiny. And on Saturday, Trump demanded and received an apology from a Washington Post reporter over a photo of Trump’s Florida rally on Friday that made it look sparsely attended.
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A double decker bus and a black BMW crashed on a Sheffield road earlier this afternoon.
Police were called to reports of a collision between a bus and a car on Infirmary Road, Sheffield just before 12pm today.
A double decker bus and a black BMW are said to have collided and the road was blocked as a result of the incident.
The road was cleared at around 1.20pm. The 57 bus service is now running normally but the Supertram has warned customers to expect delays and cancellations while the service is reformed.
Two passengers in the car and the bus driver suffering from shock but are not seriously injured.
Hundreds gathered Tuesday in the intersection at Main and Hastings streets for the annual Women’s Memorial March in Vancouver.
In its 27th year, the event is held each Valentine’s Day to honour the memory of women from the Downtown Eastside who died violently.
During the march, friends and families led by indigenous women stopped at sites where these women died or were last seen, and offered prayers, medicine or roses in remembrance.
Organizers say that despite the national inquiry into missing and murdered indigenous women and girls, “the reality on the ground in the Downtown Eastside has not changed.”
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A pilot and his passenger had a lucky escape after their small plane crash landed on a street in Kissimmee, Florida, on Tuesday, March 13.This video shows the dramatic moment when the plane crashes and skids along Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.The aircraft had taken off from Kissimmee Gateway Airport but it was not immediately clear what caused the emergency landing. The pair was treated at the scene, Miami Herald reported. Credit: Janer Suarez via Storyful
JMC Airport Authority discusses multiple issues at Monday meeting
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.-The Jackson-Madison County Airport Authority met Monday night to discuss multiple issues.
Board members discussed the possible acquisition of land next to the airport from a family whose loved one died recently.
They also discussed the Tennessee Highway Patrol building and the TBI Crime Lab, which board member say should happen at the beginning of the year.
Members said the also discussed a request for a impound lot to be built, but say that will not happen.
The Detroit Tigers open a three-game road trip against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Park with Michael Fulmer on mound.
Fulmer is back from a brief stint on the disabled list.
Follow the live stats on this page and chat with other fans and readers about tonight's game in the comments section below.
Who: Detroit Tigers (53-64) vs. Texas Rangers (56-60)
When: 8:05 p.m. EDT
Where: Globe Life Park
TV: Fox Sports Detroit
Radio: FM 97.1 The Ticket and the Tigers radio network
IOC suspends Brazilian national Olympic body
Brazil’s Olympic Committee chief Carlos Nuzman (centre) is escorted from his home by federal police in Rio de Janeiro October 5, 2017. — Reuters picLAUSANNE, Oct 6 — The International Olympic Committee today provisionally suspended Brazil’s national Olympic body over the alleged involvement of its head Carlos Nuzman in a vote-buying scandal.
The IOC also suspended Nuzman from all his positions, stripped him of his honorary membership and removed him from the coordination committee for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Nuzman was arrested in Rio de Janeiro yesterday as part of a probe into allegations he helped buy votes from the IOC to secure Rio’s hosting of the 2016 Games.
The IOC said that “to protect the interests of the Brazilian athletes” the decision had no bearing on the country’s teams.
“Therefore, the IOC will accept a Brazilian Olympic Team in the Olympic Winter Games Pyeongchang 2018,” it said in a statement. — AFP
This gorgeous tiger is clearly none too happy about the impenetrable glass wall separating it from the very familiar-looking "creature" it would love to get to know better.
Two ways of reacting to this video. One: "Oh, this tiger is just a big huge cat, it's so cute! Look at the way it's trying to play with (insert baby's name here) through this glass! Two: Such a majestic animal stuck in a glass cage and getting tempted by something it can't even play with. Zoos are evil.
Namibia's 'severe poverty rate' has been contained by almost a quarter.
A joint report issued by the World Bank and the Namibia Statistics Agency, described the reduction, as a result of the country's fiscal policy.
Cosby drops defamation suit against Beverly Johnson Bill Cosby made the move to focus on his defense in a criminal case in Pennsylvania, his lawyer said.
Bill Cosby doesn't scare Beverly Johnson She says Cosby's threat to sue her for defamation is only a tactic to intimidate her.
Bill Cosby sues Beverly Johnson for defamation Cosby's lawsuit contends Johnson has been using the allegation of sexual assault to try to rekindle her career.
Beverly Johnson forgives Bill Cosby But that doesn't mean that the model doesn't think the disgraced comedian doesn't have plenty to answer for.
Legendary supermodel told Mike Tyson: 'Win, and I'll give you some' At a party at the home of fashion designer Halston, Beverly Johnson found herself melting into the “violet-hued eyes” of Elizabeth Taylor, who sat across from her. Taylor wore “the...
MILWAUKEE (AP)  Davey Nelson, a Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster and former All-Star infielder who also coached in the majors, has died. He was 73.
The Brewers say Nelson died Monday after a long illness.
Nelson joined the Brewers as a roving minor league instructor in 2001 before joining the big league team as first base coach two years later. He became an analyst with Fox Sports Wisconsin in 2006 and took a front-office role with the Brewers organization.
Nelson also had coaching stints with the White Sox, Athletics, Indians and the Montreal Expos.
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He played in the majors from 1968-77 as an infielder with the Indians, Senators, Rangers and Royals. Nelson made the 1973 AL All-Star team after batting .286 with 43 stolen bases with Texas.
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Biodegradable plastic which can be tossed out with food scraps could be on the shelves within five years after scientists found an ingenious way to turn ‘tree glue’ into packaging.
Researchers at the University of Warwick have found that a natural glue called lignin, which holds cellulose fibres together, stiffening plant stems, can be turned into a strong, moldable plastic.
Lignin is a byproduct of the paper making process. While it is useful in plants, it causes paper made of wood pulp to weaken and discolour quickly, and so it is removed.
In its raw form it is useless, but Professor Tim Bugg at Warwick University has developed a way to use genetically modified bacteria to turn the glue into useful chemicals.
He found that a bacterial called Rhodococcus jostii which lives in the soil and feeds on the glue, can be genetically tweaked so that it turns lignin into high yields of biodegradable plastic.
Nyon (Switzerland) (AFP) - London club Arsenal will take on CSKA Moscow after being drawn together in a Europa League quarter-final in Nyon on Friday at a time of strained relations between Britain and Russia.
Arsenal draw CSKA Moscow in Europa League
British Prime Minister Theresa May this week expelled 23 Russian diplomats over the nerve agent poisoning of a former spy, and said British royals and ministers would not attend the World Cup in Russia this year.
There was an all Iberian cast in another eye-catching quarter-final draw as capital outfits Atletico Madrid, who many see as the main pretenders to the title, drew Sporting Lisbon.
Former European champions Marseille will take on rising German force RB Leipzig, while exciting Italian outfit Lazio face the draw's minnows Austria's Red Bull Salzburg, who knocked out Borussia Dortmund in the last round.
All the matches are played on the same day with the first leg coming on April 5 and the return a week later on April 12.
Sachi the red panda finally finds romance at Winnipeg zoo
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The relationship between these two is more than just a fuzzy feel-good Valentine's Day story; they carry the hopes of an endangered species that faces threats from deforestation and illegal poaching.
There are on the West Kentucky News story from Monday, titled Purchase area has state's highest suicide rate. In it, West Kentucky News reports that:
By Kat Russell The Paducah Sun-via Kentucky Press News Service Kentucky has the 19th-highest suicide rate in the country, with an average of one person dying every 12 hours and nearly 50 people attempting suicide every day, according to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Over a 10-year period, from 2006 to 2015, records show more than 6,000 Kentuckians committed suicide, and 396 of those deaths occurred in the Purchase area.
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"This is a team that was always a battle to play against, even when it was struggling," trade-deadline acquisition Ian Cole told the Columbus Dispatch. "That's just the identity that the Columbus Blue Jackets have. If we can continue to play with that identity, and also make plays and finish and create with the high-end talent and skill players we have, it makes for a very good mixture going forward."
Tulsa Public Schools is offering counseling and supports services for students and staff at Hoover Elementary after news spread that a teacher died Tuesday.
Elementary gym teacher Kristin Hutcherson,42, was a "dedicated teacher, treasured friend and colleague, and devoted mother, wife, and daughter," according to a statement released by TPS.
TPS's network support services team has been at Hoover Elementary since Wednesday morning, TPS said.
"This is an incredibly difficult time for all those who knew and loved her, and we are keeping them in our thoughts and prayers. Right now, what matters most is that we do all that we can to support Kristin's family, friends, and loved ones through this heartbreaking tragedy," TPS wrote in the statement.
The school is not saying how Hutcherson died.
Goldfish are some of the most resistant fish out there; that’s why they make good pets. They can survive in a bowl and almost any pond of fresh water. They can also survive the winter with no oxygen. Most vertebrates die after a few minutes without oxygen, our bodies need it to survive. However, goldfish and…
Running has been a big part of John Mowrey’s life. In middle school, he ran with his father on weekends, as the elder Mowrey trained for marathons. In college, John Mowrey ran track—and eventually met his wife running. It also helped him learn strategies that have come in handy as a value investor.
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Evergreen School is going to be demolished.
The District 72 School Board voted in favour of moving forward at last week’s meeting. The board has budgeted $195,000 for the demolition.
Evergreen was closed in 2005 and because of its current state of repair it can’t be leased out. There’s also an issue with asbestos and other hazardous materials.
The board spent $70,000 in the summer on hazardous material removal to get ready for demolition, which the board says saved it some money on the project.
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The Wisconsin Badgers football team is coming back to Lambeau Field in 2020 to host Notre Dame.
The Chicago Tribune reports, the long-anticipated official announcement will come Monday in Chicago.
The two schools will play a two-game series, with the second date coming at Soldier Field in 2021.
The University of Wisconsin played in Green Bay last year, defeating 5th-ranked LSU at Lambeau Field in the season opener.
When the Badgers return to Green Bay in 2020, Wisconsin and Notre Dame will be playing for the 17th time overall. The Irish hold an 8-6-2 edge in the all-time series.
The Badgers tweeted about Monday's big announcement.
Wisconsin. Notre Dame.
One big announcement.
Watch 11:30am CT on Facebook:https://t.co/M0BjdgxBcR pic.twitter.com/8MV1iykLKQ — Wisconsin Football (@BadgerFootball) August 14, 2017
The Chicago Tribune reports that Lambeau Field will host a game between Notre Dame and Wisconsin in 2020.
Firefighters were called to a cafe in Skegness yesterday after a fire started in a microwave oven.
Staff at Beales in Lumley Road were isolated while Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue investigated the cause.
The crew was called to the third flood cafe around 3.42pm.
A spokesman tweeted the cause was believed to be an electrical fault.
Unions have dropped their wage demand from 12% to 9.5%, while employers are offering 8%; up from their initial 7% offer.
CAPE TOWN - Unions, employers and government are still meeting behind closed doors to try to end the ongoing bus strike.
The nationwide industrial action has crippled the transport sector and affects more than 300,000 commuters in Cape Town.
Unions have dropped their wage demand from 12% to 9.5%, while employers are offering 8%; up from their initial 7% offer.
Transport Union Satawu is one of the unions meeting with Labour Minister Mildred Oliphant on Tuesday.
The union's Solomon Mahlangu said: “The minister herself is driving the process and consulting the parties. She is trying to understand the landscape and to get solutions, so parties are working very hard.”
Suncor says full shipments at Mildred Lake to resume in July
CALGARY - Suncor Energy (SU.TO) is revising its estimates on when full shipments from its Mildred Lake oilsands operation will resume following a fire in March.
At the beginning of May, Suncor said repairs had been completed and production was expected to return to full rates in June.
On Tuesday, the company issued a news release saying the timing of full ramp-up has been extended to mid-July.
The company said repairs are progressing as planned but maintenance work scheduled for the fall has been added, so shipments have been reduced to allow for that.
The company said the maintenance work had been included in the 2017 production plan so there is no change to Suncor's overall production guidance for the year.
The cause of the March incident was a split in a six-inch carbon steel line on a naphtha hydrotreater recycle circuit.
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — A former candidate for Virginia lieutenant governor will be running for a U.S. Senate seat next year.
Bishop E.W. Jackson announced his plans to run for Senate Monday morning. The Chesapeake-area minister said in a statement he will be running an atypical campaign.
“I am running for U.S. Senate to make certain that you can look your child in the eyes and tell them that they will see an America greater than the one you ever knew,” Jackson stated.
Jackson was the Republican party’s nominee for lieutenant governor back in 2013.
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GILMER – Gilmer police are seeking the name of a man taking pictures of children at a playground in the city. The photographer is a white male, who appears to be in his 40s, and had a baby at the playground of the Yamboree Grounds. He was said to have been driving a Chevrolet Silverado pickup. He was taking pictures of girls going down a slide. A witness said it appeared the man was attempting to take photos up the dresses of the children. If you know who was driving this truck, you are asked to contact Gilmer police.
ALLIANCE, Ohio — A truck crash in Ohio has left hundreds of chickens dead, and those that did survive huddled together in a nearby ditch.
The Review in Alliance reports a tractor trailer carrying crates of chickens veered off the road, struck a utility pole and overturned Monday in Stark County’s Washington Township.
The road where the crash occurred was closed for several hours.
Washington Township is roughly 35 miles (56 kilometres) southeast of Akron.
The driver of the tractor trailer owned by Case Farms wasn’t injured, but was taken to hospital to be tested for controlled substances.
Houses in the area lost power after the accident.
The state Highway Patrol is investigating.
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The Department of Consumer Affairs on Monday said consumers have discretion over the payment of service charges at restaurants and hotels. In a notification to state governments, the department directed local administrations to “advise hotels and restaurants to display information” stating that service charges are voluntary.
The statement said consumers have the right to refrain from paying the charge if they are not satisfied with the service. The notification follows a rise in complaints against hotels and restaurants allegedly adding a service component to their bills. The Department of Consumer Affairs asked the Hotel Association of India for its view on the practice, which in turn submitted a reply stating that the charge was voluntary, The Times of India reported.
Restaruants are billing service charges in addition to taxes. Service charge is optional . Consumer has a discretion to pay or not. — Ram Vilas Paswan (@irvpaswan) January 2, 2017
Why these 2 teens welded a rose to remember Tina Fontaine
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It took Trinity Hary and Joseph Ginter, two 16-year-old students who attend Winnipeg's R. B. Russell Vocational High School, about 30 hours to forge this metal rose in honour of Tina Fontaine, a 15-year-old from Sagkeeng First Nation whose body was found in the Red River in 2014. The idea was sparked by Trinity's experiences.
A Perth man who was due to face trial this week over a car crash that killed three people has instead pleaded guilty.
Matthew John Conduit was aged 25 in December 2015 when he crashed in Cockburn, killing three occupants, including a 19-year-old man.
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Conduit failed to attend the start of his trial last week so it was rescheduled to Monday, when he appeared in the District Court of WA and pleaded guilty. The matter will return to court on Tuesday.
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FORENSIC officers and fire investigators are working through a heavily damaged home in Queanbeyan West after it was engulfed by fire shortly early this morning (February 3). There was no one inside the house at the time.
Emergency services were called to Miller Street shortly after midnight and found a single-storey, brick house alight.
As the cause has yet to be determined NSW police are treated the blaze as suspicious.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Queanbeyan Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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March 11, 2018 – June 24, 2018
Gallery 1 & Jackman Goldwasser Catwalk Gallery
Painter Anna Kunz takes on the physicality of color and light in a large-scale installation. Manipulating screens, transparency, free-standing board, fabric and paint, Kunz asks the viewer to experience abstract painting through their movement, sight and sound.
Over the past two decades, the Chicago-based artist has been testing the boundaries of formal painting and the white cube gallery by incorporating sculpture, dance, nature, and the human body into her art practice. Kunz masterfully positions colors together to cause a visual vibration and initiate the social aspect of painting. Colors talk to each other and construct a space that can open up or shut down our own interpersonal conversations as well. In Gallery 1, Kunz will activate painting to consider it’s potential for connecting people and disrupting cultural limitations.
After sharing pictures of anniversary gifts she’d received, Victoria Beckham shared an amusing clip of husband David Beckham with her 21.1 million Instagram followers.
The former footballing star was seen competing in the dad’s race, and he didn’t appear to be doing very well.
Keeping his sunglasses firmly on, the 43-year-old was seen trying to outrun the other dads while carrying a bean bag on his head.
The short clip appeared to show David failing to win, despite his experience in some of the biggest football teams in the world.
However, the father-of-four still cut an effortlessly cool figure in a denim shirt, while wearing a white top underneath.
President Adama Barrow faces the immense task of mending the mess he inherited from his predecessor, Yahya Jammeh. As a start, he liberated The Gambia's 171 political prisoners, incarcerated under the previous regime.
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After successfully beating the December 31 CAF player registration deadline, Makepekepe will surely participate in the CAF Champions League, with the first test being in Lesotho one the weekend of 10 – 12 February against Lioli FC with the reverse fixture scheduled for National Sports Stadium a week later.
Would the Lloyd Chitembwe side pass the Lioli FC hurdle, TP Mazembe will be the next stop in DRC on the weekend of 10-12 March.
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December 10, 2017 marks seven months since Jonathan Darling Reynoso and Audrey Moran disappeared from the Coachella Valley.
Their families are praying they're home for Christmas.
SWANSEA, MA (WHDH) - The man who hosted a Patriots jersey burning party back in September is appealing a $400 fine given to him by the fire chief.
The homeowner, Mark Shane, organized the burning back for fans upset about members of the team kneeling during the national anthem.
Officials had previously said the protest was a violation of the town’s fire code.
Shane said he should be protected under free speech.
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WALLS, how wonderful it was to receive Ggaduation photos from our Bellingham, Washington, family as they attended great-grandson Landon's graduation from Bellingham High School. There was Landon, dressed in his blue cap and gown, with his Aunt Donna, cousin Michelle and her children Kinley and Caden Wilhelm .
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Last Friday, Keaton Jones was picked up by his mother from school because he was afraid to go to lunch. Classmates regularly bully him, and have done awful things such as pouring milk on him, and being called ugly because of the scars he has on his head from surgeries to remove tumors.
His mom recorded a video of him after she picked him up, where he tearfully asked why people bully others. The video has gone viral, and Keaton has received a ton of support from celebrities in Hollywood.
PANAMA CITY BEACH – Christian McKay of Booker High School is a State Champion in girls weightlifting.
She won the state title in the 183 lbs. division at the state meet in Panama City Beach Friday. This is a photo of her on the podium as the champion Tornado.
She told me Wednesday she was going to break the state bench press record of 235 lbs., and she did exactly that on her way to the title. Here she breaks the record with a lift of 240 lbs. with her coach Bob Smithers spotting her. Booker A.D. Phil Helmuth was in attendance as well, and he provided SNN with the video.
The reality star-turned-model got called out for supposedly not leaving a tip at Williamsburg’s Baby’s All Right last week.
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2:45 Understanding the Electoral College: 'A process not a place'
1:41 Deputy Dennis Wallace honored on House floor
2:07 Fresno State tops Nevada in New Years Eve thriller
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Do you want to build a costume? Come on, we can't delay . . . because Halloween is right around the corner!
Frozen costumes are definitely going to continue to be a hit on the trick-or-treat circuit this year, so if your kids are dreaming of Arendelle-inspired outfits, you've got to make sure they stand out. Not all of us have the skill or time to handcraft our kids' costumes every Halloween, but plenty of Etsy vendors are happy to do the job — score! Whether your child wants to dress up like Elsa or Olaf, there's a handmade costume to take their Halloween getup to the next level.
Art: A Delicate Balance
Local artist Mercedes Arensberg's visual imagery expresses the dichotomy of life
Westport artist Mercedes Arensberg started making art as a young girl with her older brother. “We would go to museums and art galleries together, and he would teach me how to draw and paint. He passed away at an early age, and I took on what he had left behind. I went back to art school at Columbia and have dedicated the majority of my life to making art,” explains Arensberg.
This piece, Balancing Act, expresses artistically “the dichotomy between living a stable life on earth, while knowing that a whole inexplicable universe exists beyond the conceivable,” she explains.
As a member of the Art Collective at the Westport Arts Center, she often participates in their pop-up art shows.
A former Quincy firefighter was sentenced Monday for hitting a woman with a handgun outside of Monroe school last year.
Christopher A. Patterson was sentenced to 90 days in jail and 30 months probation for aggravated battery in a public place. Two other felony charges for domestic battery and armed violence were dismissed.
Patterson was arrested June 14 after he reportedly hit the woman in a car outside Monroe School, 3211 Payson Road.
The Quincy Herald-Whig reported that sheriff's deputies were called to the school at 8:30 p.m., where a woman was found with a cut on the left side of her head.
According to the Herald-Whig, the woman told law enforcement Patterson was driving her home after dinner when the two had an argument. Patterson pulled into the school parking lot and told her to get out. When she refused, he pulled the pistol out and told her again to get out. She again refused, and he hit her with the gun and pushed her out of the car.
AOL is shutting down its instant messenger, AIM, after 20 years. The service will be taken offline on December 15th, the company has announced.
Michael Albers, communications products VP at Oath (the Verizon subsidiary that absorbed AOL), said in a statement: “AIM tapped into new digital technologies and ignited a cultural shift, but the way in which we communicate with each other has profoundly changed.”
Launched in 1997, AIM was one of the earliest and most popular instant messengers and served as a precursor to the Facebook Messengers and Twitters of today.
ARKHANGELSK, Russia Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday Moscow would support U.S. President Donald Trump in fighting terrorism and cooperate with the Pentagon and Central Intelligence Agency.
"It is right that President Trump sets this goal. We will support this work," Putin said, speaking at an Arctic forum in northern Russia.
Putin said he would discuss efforts to combat terrorism with U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson in Russia and was ready to work with the new U.S. presidential administration on fighting Islamic State in Syria.
(Reporting by Oksana Kobzeva; writing by Maria Tsvetkova; Editing by Jack Stubbs)
A new report from a group representing 15 health insurers in Ohio says managed care is saving Medicaid millions of dollars.
Miranda Motter of the Ohio Association of Health Plans says the report examined costs from 2013 to 2015, and compared managed care costs versus what would have been paid under traditional fee-for-service plans.
Motter says when prescription drugs were added in, Ohio saved more than 13 percent over the average costs racked up in other states.
Friday afternoon, a person connected with an attempted burgarlary has turned himself in to Indian River County Sheriffs.
Deputies say Thursday evening received a call for attempted burglary.
Taylor Reese, the homeowner, stated he was sleeping and woke after hearing his door being kicked in, thats when he grabbed his gun and searched to see what happended.
Reese was then outside when Howard Bartee started firing in his direction, Reese fired back striking the perpetrator twice.
The suspect was then taken to the hospital for injuries, he survived and is facing charges.
Sheriff Deryl Loar say Reese was defending his safety and his property and will not face charges.
After further investigation, a second suspect was discovered, 16-year old Jesse Jones.
Jones turned himself in Friday.
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LARGO, Fla -
UPDATE | Carol Albers has been located and is safe.
Largo Police are searching for a missing dementia patient. Carol Albers,71, went missing from Barrington assisted living facility at 901 Seminole Boulevard.
She is on foot and has no relatives in Florida.
Albers is described as a white female, 5 foot 1 inch tall, 150 pounds with gray hair and brown eyes.
She has hearing and learning disabilities and walks with a limp.
Police did not have a picture of Albers.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Largo Police at 727-587-6730.
SACRAMENTO (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the California Lottery's "Daily Derby" game were:
1st:11 Money Bags-2nd:5 California Classic-3rd:3 Hot Shot, Race Time: 1:43.22
(1st: 11 Money Bags, 2nd: 5 California Classic, 3rd: 3 Hot Shot; Race Time: one: 43.22)
Estimated jackpot: $105,000
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CLEVELAND – The 12-8 Cleveland Indians are getting ready to take on the 10-9 Chicago Cubs at Progressive Field Tuesday evening.
The last time the teams met in Cleveland was for Game 7 of the 2016 World Series.
You know, THAT Game 7.
Game time Tuesday is 6:10 pm.
But the Cubs just couldn’t wait to express their excitement about being back in town, and tweeted out this earlier in the day:
Hello, Cleveland. It’s fantastic to see you. pic.twitter.com/TPUWQNVjTc — Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) April 24, 2018
Oh really?
We have just one thing to say to our worthy opponents: Yeah, you would be excited about the possibility for a rain delay.
Go Tribe.
An informal meeting of the heads of the Collective Security Treaty Organization member states chaired by President of Kyrgyzstan Almazbek Atambayev kicked off in the Ala-Archa state residence. Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan, President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko, President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Tajik President Emomali Rahmon are taking part in the session, the press service of Atambayev reported.
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Meteorologist Kevin Chierek says our mean temperature was 29.7 degrees, which is 2.2 degrees below the average temperature of 31.9 degrees for the month. Chierek says the coldest day of the month was on December 19, when we recorded a low of 2 degrees below zero.
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An eight-vehicle collision has closed the southbound carriageway of the A19.
The incident took place at 12:30pm today, Monday, December 11, on the southbound carriageway of the A19 at the A174, Middlesbrough.
Cleveland Police are on scene and confirmed that the incident involved three heavy goods vehicles and five cars, but said no one has been injured.
The force is advising drivers to use the A174 slip road as an alternative route back to the A19 or to avoid the area and use alternative routes.
Drivers are also advised to allow extra time for their journey.
Rep. Rodney Davis (R-IL), who was at bat during practice for the GOP's Congressional baseball team, says the current political climate is to blame for the shooting spree.
Walmart Inc. will subsidize online college tuition at three schools for its U.S. store workers as the country’s largest private employer looks to attract and retain talent in a tight labor market.
The retail giant, which has more than 1.5 million employees in the U.S., said Wednesday it would cover the cost of college tuition and other fees for part-time and full-time workers, after factoring in other financial aid and a $1 daily employee contribution. Walmart will initially offer to pay for degrees in supply chain management...
Rodon (shoulder) will not be activated to start Sunday against the Brewers, Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune reports.
There was a hopeful sign after Rodon's latest rehabilitation start Tuesday that the White Sox might activate the left-hander from the disabled list to take his next scheduled turn at the major-league level, but the team tapped Dylan Covey to start Sunday. Rodon fired five scoreless innings and 86 pitches Tuesday, but it sounds like the White Sox want to see a little more from him. "We still want him to get up six times, get a little higher (pitch count)," manager Rick Renteria said before just before the team announced Covey to start.
May 2 Frontier Communications Corp
* Frontier Communications board will set reverse stock split ratio at 1-for-15
* Frontier Communications Corp - Proposal before Frontier stockholders would reduce authorized number of shares of common stock from 1.75 billion to 175 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Filmed at the historic Warner Theater in Washington, D.C., this program honors recipients of the 30th annual Hispanic Heritage Awards. The evening includes live performances and appearances by some of the country’s most celebrated Hispanic artists. This year’s honorees include Gael García Bernal, Rudy Beserra, Alba Colón, Luis Fonsi, and more.
On CPTV: Friday, October 6 at 10 p.m.
Decked out in gold sneakers and spotted with sequins, the Mummers made their annual shuffle down Broad Street Sunday to mark the new year.
More than a century old, the Mummers Parade came under harsh criticism in recent years for insensitive costumes and hate speech. The 2017 fete was a cleaned up affair by comparison, after brigades went through cultural appropriation, satire and gender identity training last November.
RELATED: Mummers eye return to South Philly route – and roots
Quaker City String Band, Comic Brigade Murray, Fancy Brigade Golden Sunrise and the Oregon Wench Brigade won first place in their respective divisions.
Check out the full list of winners here.
" Top-seeded Agnieszka Radwanska saved three match points before edging Duan Ying-ying of China 6-2, 6-7 , 7-5 in the first round of the Shenzhen Open on Monday. Radwanska, the defending champion, cruised through the first set without facing a break point, but struggled in the final two sets, dropping serve five times to the 103rd-ranked wild card entry.
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New Delhi: As Indian team takes on Bangladesh in a crucial semi-final match, fans across the world have been reacting to the tie in their own ways.
While Mauka-Mauka videos are not new when it comes to an India-Pakistan match, considering the craze in mind, the creative fans now try and come up with more of such videos ahead of a big cricket match involving India.
Ahead of the match against The Tigers, another video is going viral on the Internet.
Uploaded by V Seven Pictures, the video shows how a Bangladeshi fan is trolled by an Indian fan ahead of the semi-final tie.
Watch it here:
While Bangladesh finished second in Group A, Men in Blue ended up at the top spot in Group B.
The winner of today's match will take on Pakistan in the final to be played on June 18.
Ex-Insurance Broker Demands £260K In Bonus Dispute
Law360, London (October 6, 2017, 2:02 PM BST) -- A former senior insurance broker at financial consultancy LEBC Group Ltd. has filed a claim for breach of contract against her former employer, demanding more than £260,000 ($339,400) for an allegedly undercalculated bonus.
Lindsey Joseph filed the claim for breach of contract against LEBC Group at the High Court in London, seeking a minimum of £263,455.67 plus interest, according to a document dated Sept. 7.
Joseph, who worked for LEBC from 2004 to 2016, alleges that the firm failed to honor an agreement from 2009 on...
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A more restrained crowd attended a town hall meeting at Summit High School in Bend last night held by U.S. Senator Ron Wyden. Wyden fielded questions on a variety of issues including Syria, President Trump and what is happening in North Korea. Wyden said he supported the missile strike against Syria but said any further action should get congressional approval. Wyden is holding meetings in 11 cities east of the Cascades during the Easter recess in Congress.
The viewers of Sony TV’s teenage romantic drama, Yeh Un Dinon Ki Baat Hai (Shashi Sumeet Productions) already know that Naina (Ashi Singh) and Sameer (Randeep Rai) are on a school picnic in Mount Abu.
According to the current storyline, Sameer has been challenged by a group of friends from his school to propose Naina in a span of one month failing to which he would shave his head. As the episodes proceed, Sameer will realise that Naina is a good soul and he would not want to propose or win her heart under a bet. He would want his love confession to be genuine and hence, he will refuse to fulfill the challenge thrown at him.
Amid this, his rivals will tease and mock him. A hot headed Sameer will land up into a fight with them and after this fiasco; Sameer will decide to confess about the happening to Naina.
A source from the set informs us, “Sameer will also happen to encounter someone and will feel that he knows them. Who are they? Also, how will Naina react to Sameer’s confession?”
Only time will tell!
ATLANTA (AP)  When the National Rifle Association urged the government to revisit whether "bump stocks" should be restricted, it raised eyebrows. Why would the nation's leading gun-rights organization be willing to bend even just a bit when it wields perhaps more influence than ever?
Some gun-industry experts say the move is a ruse to stall any momentum for wider gun control until outrage over the Las Vegas attack subsides.
The idea also carries little risk. For one, it's rare for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to reverse course without a change in the law. For another, "bump stocks" are not big moneymakers for the gun industry. And by seeking an administrative change, rather than a new law, NRA supporters in Congress avoid going on record with a vote.
To John Dorsey and the Cleveland Browns, Thursdays draft is essential for the Browns and I hope you guys don't blow it. Drafting Saquin Barkley as your first pick makes common sense which the Browns haven't used since 1999. He is an impact player that will contribute THIS coming season, (read Sports Illustrated). You can draft a quarterback at number four. There are 5 to choose from, but only one Saquin Barkley. The quarterback you draft will be sitting this season and have no impact this year. Remember a guy named Jim Brown, Saquin is considered that type of running back. Please don't make a mistake if you don't draft him first, the Giants will at number two.
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TOKYO Feb 14 Japan's Toshiba Corp said it has asked regulators to allow it to delay the release of its earnings, including a writedown on its U.S. nuclear business, by a month while it probes internal controls at its Westinghouse unit.
Toshiba said in a statement it needs to look at allegations that Westinghouse's management exerted inappropriate pressure over the calculation of assets and liabilities for the nuclear construction company it bought from Chicago Bridge & Iron .
Toshiba was due to announce quarterly earnings on Tuesday but now says it wants an extension, which if approved would extend the deadline to March 14.
(Reporting by Makiko Yamazaki; Editing by Edwina Gibbs)
Dec 10 (Reuters) - Beijing Kunlun Tech Co Ltd:
* SAYS IT EXPECTS 2017 NET PROFIT TO RISE 95.67-124.84 PERCENT Y/Y TO 1.04-1.20 BILLION YUAN ($157.10-181.27 million) Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2nKnz4W Further company coverage: ($1 = 6.6199 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — The husband of a woman killed in a Dillons parking lot is suing the grocery store for negligence.
The Wichita Eagle reports 60-year-old Annette Hedke died in February 2015 after slipping in the parking lot and then struck by a vehicle driven by Dillons employee Christopher Schrader.
Schrader was charged with involuntary manslaughter, driving under the influence and other crimes. He was sentenced to nearly six years in prison.
Sean Brennan, Dennis Hedke’s attorney, says it’s unclear whether Schrader was working at the time of the accident.
The suit, asking for more than $75,000, says Dillons should have been aware of Schrader’s alcohol problem that’s shown from a previous felony DUI conviction.
Dillons spokewoman Sheila Lowrie said she could not comment on the suit, but that the company “remains deeply saddened by the tragic death of Mrs. Hedke.”
OBERHOFEN, Switzerland (AP) — Organizers say that two snowboard World Cup competitions scheduled in Kazan, Russia next month have been canceled for financial reasons.
The International Ski Federation said in a statement Monday that a snowboard cross event and a parallel giant slalom slated for Feb. 24-26 had both been called off.
The FIS also said it was working with the Russian Snowboard Federation to look “for possible replacement competitions in Russia on the same dates.”
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Saints preserve us! Elisabeth Moss has become the final leading lady to join the upcoming crime drama The Kitchen, putting her alongside Tiffany Haddish and Melissa McCarthy as a group of women forced to fend for themselves following some unusual circumstances in 1970s Hell’s Kitchen. THR confirms the film will depict the wives of Irish mobsters who end up running the business “after the FBI does a sweep of the mafia and several men are arrested,” taking on different roles within the organization as a result. McCarthy is an “adoring mother who leads the women’s charge to take over the business,” Haddish is a woman “willing to kill anyone in the way of her plan,” and Moss is a “timid wife of an abusive husband who falls in love with the violence of her new life.” We’ll have to wait until September 2019 to see it, but in the meantime, Martin Scorsese has us covered with Irish-themed cinematic content, phew.
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — An Indiana Department of Correction spokesman says a man convicted in connection with a deadly Indianapolis house explosion has been found dead.
Department spokesman Doug Harrison says 48-year-old Mark Leonard was found dead Tuesday morning at the Wabash Valley Correction Facility in southwestern Indiana. Garrison says the cause of death wasn't immediately known.
Leonard was convicted in 2015 of murder, arson and conspiracy to commit insurance fraud in the November 2012 natural gas explosion that destroyed his then-girlfriend's home and killed two next-door neighbors. That blast damaged or destroyed more than 80 homes on Indianapolis' south side.
Leonard received two life sentences without parole, plus 75 years.
Leonard also was sentenced to an additional 50 years in February 2017 for trying to have a witness killed.
The hotel's owner, Dracula, invites the most infamous monsters to celebrate his daughter's birthday, but plans go awry.
SAN JOSE, Calif. — A Southwest Airlines jet made an emergency landing in California following reports that a passenger lit up a cigarette in a bathroom.
Southwest says Flight 1250 from Los Angeles to San Francisco was diverted Wednesday.
The plane landed safely at San Jose Mineta International Airport, about 50 miles (80 kilometers) south of San Francisco.
The airline says the passenger accused of smoking was turned over to law enforcement.
The remaining 32 passengers were placed on other aircraft to continue their trips.
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The Jaguars aren’t focusing on one side of the ball in their search for a new head coach.
According to Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times, Buccaneers defensive coordinator Mike Smith will interview for the Jaguars vacancy.
Smith had an impressive 66-46 record as head coach of the Falcons, and was in charge when that franchise broke its streak of 42 years without back-to-back winning seasons. But after injuries and other issues caused them to flatline, he was fired after going 6-10 in 2014.
He resurfaced in Tampa and helped the Bucs improve defensively this season.
The Jaguars have already interviewed former head coach Tom Coughlin, and lined up interviews with Falcons offensive coordiantor Kyle Shanahan, Cardinals offensive coordinator Harold Goodwin, and Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels as well. Interim coach Doug Marrone is expected to be a candidate for the job as well.
Ambassador of Pakistan to Poland Shafqat Ali Khan signed the MoU on behalf of the State Bank of Pakistan whereas Chairman of the Polish Financial Supervision Authority Mr. Marek Chrzanowski signed the MoU on behalf of the PFSA-Geo News
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation between State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and Polish Financial Supervision Authority (PFSA) was signed in Warsaw on Wednesday.
Ambassador of Pakistan to Poland Shafqat Ali Khan signed the MoU on behalf of SBP.
Both SBP and PFSA supervise banks and financial institutions in the respective countries. The MoU will provide an institutional framework for establishing and promoting bilateral cooperation in financial sector between Pakistan and Poland.
It will also help the two sides to better understand the developments in the financial markets by sharing information and assessments.
Pakistan and Poland enjoy cordial relations and cooperate in a number of fields.
TOPKEA, Kan. (KSNT) – Topeka Public Schools confirmed with KSNT News Monday that Dr. Stan Anderson, the husband of Topeka Public School Superintendent Dr. Tiffany Anderson has passed away at the age of 49.
A spokeswoman with USD 501 said Dr. Stan Anderson passed away Friday night and at this time the family is asking for privacy.
A visitation and home-going service will take place Friday at New Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church in Memphis, Tennessee.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Topeka Community Foundation to be directed to the Drs. Stanley and Tiffany Anderson Scholarship Fund. Gifts may be sent to 5431 SW 29th Street, Suite 300, Topeka, KS 66614 or made online at http://www.topekacommunityfoundation.org.
According to his obituary, Dr. Stan Anderson was born in Memphis, Tennessee. He died Friday after a courageous battle with multiple myeloma cancer. He was a dedicated OBGYN physician and robotic surgeon for HCA Research Medical Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri.
Dad says TOP program gives his son an advantage
William Eckels talks about his son, Elijah, 4, who is a student at The Opportunity Project learning center in northeast Wichita. He is a single dad and a big cheerleader for the TOP program. (Travis Heying/The Wichita Eagle)
No offense to DJ Khaled, but his 42nd birthday party Sunday night at LIV paled in comparison to his beloved 2-year-old son’s party there in October.
Sure, there was Diddy, Lil Wayne, OT Genasis, Busta Rhymes, Swizz Beatz, Fat Joe, 2 Chainz, Kent Jones, Flo Rida and Yo Gotti. But there were no real tigers. Cougars maybe, but no tigers.
There was, however, a performance by Swizz Beatz, including “Everyday Birthday,” while 2 Chainz performed hit “Birthday Song” and each of the aforementioned guests got on the mic and wished Khaled happy birthday.
Take a look at all the fun:
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A privately owned Dubai satellite television channel is shutting down amid an economic slowdown caused by low oil prices.
Staff at the English-language channel City7 said Tuesday they were in the process of shutting down. They spoke on condition of anonymity as they feared repercussions.
The channel is owned by BinHendi Enterprises, a private firm with a variety of interests in retail and other industries. Telephone calls to the company's headquarters rang unanswered Tuesday and no one responded to emails requesting comment.
The TV channel's demise brings more media job losses to the oil-rich United Arab Emirates, a federation of seven sheikhdoms on the Arabian Peninsula.
BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany’s would-be coalition partners agreed on Friday on an environmental policy in which cars with excess emissions would be refitted rather than taken off the road.
In a coalition paper seen by Reuters, Chancellor Angela Merkel’s conservatives and the Social Democrats (SPD) also said they would aim to promote the use of electric vehicles, in particular by fostering the introduction of more electric taxis, buses and delivery vehicles.
March 30 Electra Private Equity Plc -
* Epiris agrees the sale of treetops nurseries
* Agreed sale of treetops nurseries ("treetops"), UK's fourth largest nursery education operator, to busy bees
* Transaction is anticipated to close in April
* Expected to receive proceeds from sale of 93 million pounds, an uplift of 44 million pounds or 91 pct
* Sale proceeds also equivalent to an increase in its NAV of 107 pence per share on valuation of investment at Sept. 30 2016
* Equates to a return of 6.5x cost and an IRR of 59 pct Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
A 25-year-old Winnipeg man has been charged in an international child pornography investigation.
Winnipeg police were contacted by their counterparts in New Zealand last month about images of child sexual abuse being shared in an online chat room.
The New Zealand Digital Child Exploitation Team said that between Sept. 25 and 26, several images of child sexual abuse were shared by from an IP address located in Winnipeg.
On Thursday, Winnipeg police searched a home in the East Elmwood area. A short time later, a man was arrested at a house in the city's Burrows area.
He has been charged with sexual assault, sexual interference, possession of child pornography and several counts of making child pornography available to others.
Forensic analysis on items seized by police is ongoing and more charges could be laid, police say.
DENVER (CBS4) – A new report ranks the list of cities competing for Amazon’s second headquarters which includes Denver.
According to the Denver Business Journal, the report looked at housing costs, crime rates and overall quality of life.
First on the list was Raleigh, North Carolina followed by Atlanta and Pittsburgh.
Denver ranked 6th on the list.
The new headquarters is expected to create as many as 50,000 jobs.
RELATED: Amazon Headquarters Story Archive
April 24 (Reuters) - Zedcor Energy Inc:
* ZEDCOR ENERGY INC. ANNOUNCES SIGNING AMENDMENT TO EXCLUSIVE DISTRIBUTORSHIP AND SUPPLY AGREEMENT
* ZEDCOR ENERGY-AMENDMENT EXPANDS EXCLUSIVE TERRITORY TO ALL OF ALBERTA, BRITISH COLUMBIA, SASKATCHEWAN, MANITOBA, YUKON & NORTHWEST TERRITORIES
* ZEDCOR ENERGY - AMENDMENT ALSO EXTENDS TERMINATION DATE OF AGREEMENT BY THREE YEARS FROM DECEMBER 31, 2018 TO DECEMBER 31, 2021
* ZEDCOR ENERGY INC - SIGNED AN AMENDMENT TO EXCLUSIVE DISTRIBUTORSHIP & SUPPLY AGREEMENT PREVIOUSLY ENTERED INTO WITH HYBRID LIGHT SOLUTIONS Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
× Arrest Made in Crash That Killed 19-Year-Old Des Moines Student
DES MOINES, Iowa — An arrest has now been made in connection to a car crash that claimed the life of a 19-year-old in Des Moines.
On April 19th, Tyler Wilcox died after his car was struck by a pickup truck at the intersection of E. 29th Street and Madison Avenue.
The driver of the truck, 33-year-old Grant Uhe of Des Moines, has now been charged with vehicular homicide by reckless driving, a class C felony. Investigators say Uhe was traveling at 75 MPH in a 30 MPH zone. He sustained minor injuries in the crash.
Uhe is now being held in the Polk County Jail.
Funeral services for Wilcox will be held on Wednesday.
The linesman's flag simply could not handle the pressure.
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(WQOW) - Claire's has filed for bankruptcy. The hub for ear piercings at malls across America is the latest retailer to succumb to its massive pile of debt.
Claire's, which says it has pierced more than 100 million ears around the world, reached a restructuring agreement with its creditors.
In a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing on Monday, Claire's said it will reduce its debt $1.9 billion. It held $2.1 billion in debt at the end of 2017.
There is no word at this time what it means for the Claire's in the Oakwood Mall
× Watch: Woman climbs Statue of Liberty; 7 people, believed to be protesters, arrested
NEW YORK — A woman has climbed the base of the Statue of Liberty and seven people have been arrested on Liberty Island, all of whom are believed to be protestors, law enforcement sources told CNN.
At one point, the woman walked back and forth under Lady Liberty’s sandal and then sat down and appeared to unfurl a small flag or banner. The other protesters held a banner over the railing at the base of the statue.
Law enforcement officials were seen mounting a ladder to the base of the statue and talking to the woman, who was sitting in the folds of the statue’s gown.
Liberty Island has been evacuated while they attempt to get her down, according to Jerry Willis with the National Park Service.
The NYPD says three of its emergency service units and a harbor unit are on scene.
Vardy sat out of last night's round-of-16 penalty shootout with Colombia having come on as a late substitute in Moscow.
And it has emerged he did not step up to take a spot-kick as he had suffered an injury following his introduction.
Sky Sports News claim Vardy has since received an injection in a bid to help deal with the groin strain picked up in the win over Colombia.
But he remains a doubt for England's clash against Sweden, when the Three Lions will be seeking to secure their first semi-final berth at a major tournament since 1996.
In 2016, the World Boxing Association began their plan of eliminating world titles. In several of the weight classes, there were as many as three WBA champions.
Start the conversation, or Read more at Boxing Scene.
The explosion has led to delays along some of the subway lines that pass beneath the Port Authority bus terminal. | Bebeto Matthews/AP Police responding to report of Times Square area explosion
NEW YORK — The New York Police Department says it is responding to a report of an explosion near Times Square.
The response is centered in the area of the Port Authority bus terminal.
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It's led to delays along some of the subway lines that pass beneath the bus terminal.
Some passengers have been evacuated as a precaution.
There were no immediate reports of injuries.
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A fire crew smashed their way into the man's flat after neighbours desperately tried to help get out - but they were too late At least 20 other residents were trapped on the roof after they fled up the stairs to escape the raging flames and suffocating thick black smoke. Fire crews raced to dampen the blaze, which broke out in a block at around 8am this morning, in Malaga, Spain.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Hangzhou Silan Microelectronics Co Ltd
* Says it scraps asset restructuring plan, share to resume trading on Aug 15
Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2vBc1kU; bit.ly/2vTtwQc
Further company coverage: (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
Image copyright Google Image caption The teenager was found in Belle Vale Road on Tuesday night
A murder investigation has been launched after a 16-year-old boy was fatally stabbed in Liverpool.
Merseyside Police said he was found in Belle Vale Road at about 21:00 BST on Tuesday and was pronounced dead at midnight in hospital.
Det Ch Insp Bev Hyland said: "We are in the very early stages of our investigation into this tragic incident in which a young life has been taken."
Police have appealed for witnesses and dashcam footage.
A cordon is in place in the area near Woodholme Court while forensic and house-to-house inquiries take place.
© REUTERS/ Ismail Coskun/Ihlas News Agency Istanbul Nightclub Attack Perpetrator Killed - Reports
In this statement, Daesh claimed that the perpetrator of the attack was its "soldier."
On Sunday, 39 people were killed, including 16 foreigners, and 69 injured in the gun attack in an Istanbul nightclub Reina.
The nightclub is located on Istanbul's European side. Witnesses said that the attacker, who was reportedly speaking Arabic, opened fire from a Kalashnikov assault rifle.
The manhunt is currently underway.
It was reported earlier that the Turkish police has arrested and interrogated 63 Daesh militants in different Turkish cities on December 28-31. They obtained information about a possible involvement of a citizen of Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan in the attack.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Cosmos Group Co Ltd
* Says it wins land auction for 288.0 million yuan ($43.19 million) in Hangzhou city
Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2wHQEP9
Further company coverage: ($1 = 6.6689 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
First off, what kind of monster steals from a girl scout? It ended up okay… but you’ll never guess how the police department responded! It’s today’s “Good Feeling Story of the Day”
Hear Chet’s “Good Feeling Story of the Day” weekdays at 7:20am.
Click on the video player above on Saturday beginning at 6:30 a.m. ET to watch live action from the alpine World Cup women's downhill event in Garmisch-Paretenkirchen Germany.
No no no no no no no no no!
This is a real thing in the world. "Adult" meals with an adult "toy" at Burger King after 6.
And who thought it would be a great idea to include a scalp massager? Fire that person.
I blame 50 Shades of Terrible Movie. And Trump, because it's on his watch.
Open thread below...
DENVER — Kesha and Macklemore will have some good old days next summer as the pair teams up for a 30 city tour that includes Denver in 2018.
The Adventures of Kesha and Macklemore Tour will stop by Pepsi Center on June 17, the artists announced on Monday.
The two recently collaborated together on the song “Good Old Days” for Macklemore’s album “Gemini” earlier this year.
The tour is set to kick off in Phoenix on June 6.
Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Friday at noon local time with pre-sale beginning Wednesday.
$1 from every ticket sold will be donated to charity. Kesha will be donating her proceeds to Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) and Macklemore donating his to M Plus1, which advances racial and social justice through the M&RL Equity Fund.
After an outstanding junior season, catcher Libby Sugg was named an NFCA Third Team All-American on Wednesday.
Sugg's award marks back-to-back third-team All-America nods for the Cougars after pitcher McKenna Bull last year. Delaney Willard was a first-team selection in 2012, while Gordy Bravo was on the Easton All-American First Team in 2013.
She earned various honors during the 2018 campaign and was both an NFCA All-Pacific Region Second Team and All-West Coast Conference First Team selection. A three-time WCC Player of the Week, Sugg also excelled off the field as a member of the WCC All-Academic Softball Team.
During the regular season, she led the team in several categories, including batting average (.423), RBIs (64), hits (63), doubles (13) and home runs (11). Sugg was one of 54 student-athletes from 35 different institutions to be selected.
× Missouri man convicted in mother’s strangulation death
NEW MADRID, Mo. – A Missouri man has been convicted of killing his mother and then setting fire to a vehicle with her body and two pet dogs inside.
The Southeast Missourian reports that jurors found 29-year-old Neil Howland Jr. guilty Friday of first-degree murder and five other counts in Cynthia Canoy’s 2013 death at her Scott City home.
His attorney argued Howland confessed to protect his girlfriend after officers hinted she might be charged. The couple had a baby, and the defense said the girlfriend argued with Canoy after she threatened to take custody of the child. The defense said Howland heard a thud, found Canoy’s body at the bottom of a flight of stairs and then helped cover up the death.
The girlfriend testified that Howland strangled Canoy with a dog leash.
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Information from: Southeast Missourian, http://www.semissourian.com
TEL AVIV—Israeli police said they questioned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for three hours at his official residence on Monday on suspicion of receiving​unlawful gifts.
Local media outlets had in recent days reported police were considering launching a criminal probe on the matter. Mr. Netanyahu and his family have previously been subjects of allegations of corruption, which they have repeatedly denied. They have never been...
OLD LYME, Conn. (AP) — A TV personality who has appeared on home remodeling reality shows has been accused of molesting a 10-year-old girl.
Christopher Dionne, of Old Lyme, Connecticut, has appeared on HGTV's pilot of the show "Family Flip" and a yet-to-be-aired A&E show called "House Rescue" and turned himself in to police Monday to face charges of sexual assault and risk of injury to a minor.
Police say the 36-year-old Dionne is accused of touching the girl's chest when she was sleeping over after a birthday party for her friend. Dionne also is accused of taking pictures of the girl's chest and asking if she wanted to see his penis.
Dionne says the girl put her hand on his stomach and began rubbing and he told her it was inappropriate.
A&E says it has suspended production of "House Rescue."
High School Basketball Picks: Entry 1
After 148 games, Las Vegas Sun sports editors Ray Brewer and Case Keefer finished dead-even in this season’s high school football picks.
They’ll have to settle their tie on the hardwood. With high school basketball now under way, the Sun is jumping in with its weekly picks.
Check below for predictions on some of the biggest games in town this week.
The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter John McCormick takes a group photo while transiting the Panama Canal Feb. 12, 2016.
The cutter John McCormick will be the first Fast Response Cutter to be commissioned in Alaska.
Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Charles Lescinsky.
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Forest Service shuts target-shooting site near Greenwater
GREENWATER, Wash. (AP) — The U.S. Forest Service has banned shooting at a popular target-practice site near Greenwater after years of complaints.
Snoqualmie district ranger Martie Schramm says the amount of trash left behind, amount of destruction to the natural environment and overall public safety concern led to the closure.
The Seattle Times reports the emergency ban, which began July 2, will prohibit shooting for one year at the site which is a logged hillside in the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest.
Waguns.org co-owner Dan Solie says he understands trash concerns but said he didn't understand how closing the site would help or why the Forest Service would take that action now.
The temporary ban could precede wider changes to recreational shooting in the Greenwater area and along Highway 410 as the ranger district examines how people recreate in the forest.
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Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) has issued a middle Tennessee Endangered Child Alert for the Cheatham County Sheriff’s Office for 4-year-old Lillyanna Beneke, white female, blonde hair, hazel eyes, 3′, 50 lbs. Also taken was 2-year-old Ryder Beneke, white male, 3′, 30lbs, brown hair, hazel eyes.
They are believed to be with noncustodial parents, 27-year old Cody Beneke and 27-year old Danielle Beneke, who are addicted to heroin and meth.
A court granted emergency custody of the children to the State.
Cody and Danielle have outstanding warrants and violent criminal histories. They may be driving a green Buick Sedan or white van with South Carolina plates and may be in the area of Mt. Juliet or Hermitage.
The children are believed to be in danger.
If you have seen the children or either of the Beneke’s please call Cheatham County Sheriff at 615.792.2098 or TBI at 1.800.TBI.FIND or email TipsToTBI@tn.gov
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Breaking: @raleighpolice on the scene of a death investigation near Brier Creek Country Club @ABC11_WTVD pic.twitter.com/5FrJoHtXp5 — Michael Perchick (@MichaelPerchick) July 4, 2018
Chopper 11 HD over the scene as police respond to a home near Brier Creek.
Raleigh Police responded around 4:25 p.m. on Wednesday to a home at the Brier Creek Country Club.At least a dozen Raleigh police cars responded to a reported shooting call at the Brier Creek residence.Raleigh Police told an ABC11 crew at the scene that this is a death investigation but did not provide any other details.It happened at a home in the 9400 block of Misty Creek Lane at the intersection of Dellcian Court.Chopper 11 HD was over the scene, where numerous RPD vehicles and an ambulance were present.This is a developing story.Check back soon for updates.
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March 19 (Reuters) - Fingerprint Cards Ab:
* FINGERPRINT CARDS TO ADD FACE RECOGNITION TO ITS BIOMETRIC SOLUTIONS PORTFOLIO
* SAYS FURTHER STRENGTHENING ITS TOUCHLESS SOLUTIONS PORTFOLIO BY DEVELOPING A FACE RECOGNITION SOLUTION
* SAYS SOLUTION WILL INITIALLY BE DEVELOPED FOR SMARTPHONES, BUT AS FINGERPRINTS IS EXPANDING INTO NEW APPLICATION AREAS IN VARIOUS INDUSTRIES, IT WILL ALSO BE MADE AVAILABLE FOR CUSTOMERS IN AUTOMOTIVE AND IOT
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* Prospect Capital announces public offering of convertible notes due 2022
* Prospect Capital Corp - Notes will mature on July 15, 2022
* Prospect Capital Corp - Expects to use net proceeds to repurchase from time to time a portion of 5.375% convertible senior notes due 2017
* Prospect Capital Corp - Also expects to use net proceeds to repurchase from time to time portion of 5.75% convertible senior notes due 2018 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
English Championship side Leeds United will travel to Myanmar for their pre-season tour next month despite an army crackdown and the British government's advice against travelling to some areas in the country.
Leeds are scheduled to play the Myanmar national team on May 9 and will take on the National League's all-stars in a second friendly two days later.
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Panthers upend Maple River, win tourney
NRHEG senior Tyler Raimann (43) goes above the rim against Ethan Sindelir of Maple River during the finals of the Bethany Holiday Tournament at Mankato. The Panthers defeated Maple River 55-50 in the championship game, their first win over the Eagles in two years and first title at Bethany since 2009. (Star Eagle photo by Pam Agrimson)
One of the true pioneers of house music, DJ Mark Farina got his start in Chicago, where he held a long residency at Smart Bar and laid the groundwork for a new style of dance music dubbed “mushroom jazz,” a cool fusion of acid jazz, downtempo and Chicago house. In the early ’90s, he moved to San Francisco, where he helped lay the seeds for the Bay Area’s modern downtempo scene. Unlike many of the electronic innovators of his era, Farina hasn’t slowed down in recent decades. In 2016, he released the eighth installment of his Mushroom Jazz compilation series, and he continues to run the esteemed record label Great Lakes Audio Recordings.
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Browse books, chat with local authors, start your memoir, and find out how writing can keep you healthy—all at the Kilmarnock Author Expo 2018 on July 7 at the Lancaster Community Library. Free of charge and open to the public, the Kilmarnock Author Expo 2018 includes workshops, children’s story times, and appearances by more than thirty regional authors. The Expo runs July 7 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and the first 200 visitors receive a goody bag!
In addition to the gallery of authors where you can meet and talk with regional writers personally, the Expo offers a choice of speakers, panels, and presenters in separate sessions throughout the day. Former White House Correspondent and CNN copy editor John DeDakis keynotes the Expo at 2:15 p.m.
Expo sponsors the Writers Guild of Virginia, Sisters in Crime - Central Virginia, and the Lancaster Community Library invite you to attend. For more info and a schedule of workshops, see writersguildva.com or Writers-Guild-of-Virginia on Facebook.
A professional team from China called his parents last month, offering $1.4 million for their son to play overseas for a year before entering the NBA draft.
“I didn’t put much stock into the offer,” said his father, also named Kevin. “We politely said thanks but no thanks. He’s going to college.”
Too much time was invested in meeting with coaches and taking official recruiting trips to find the right program that would help Kevin in his abbreviated college apprenticeship. To safeguard against injury before a big payday in the pros, the family is taking out a $1 million insurance policy through Lloyd’s of London.
Facebook shares tumbled Monday following reports that user data had been inappropriately obtained. Cambridge Analytica, whose clients included Donald Trump's presidential campaign, reportedly used the data of 50 million Facebook users without their permission.
Facebook Chief Information Security Officer Alex Stamos is reportedly leaving after disagreements over how the social media network should handle the spread of disinformation, the New York Times reported.
Stamos has been a strong advocate for disclosing Russian activity on Facebook. People familier with the situation told the Times he said he would leave the company back in December, but was persuaded to stay through August.
"There are a lot of big problems that the big tech companies need to be better at fixing. We have collectively been too optimistic about what we build and our impact on the world," he tweeted Saturday.
Facebook did not immediately return CNBC's request for comment.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Yes Bank Ltd:
* SAYS CAPITAL RAISING COMMITTEE APPROVED ISSUANCE AND ALLOTMENT OF NOTES FOR PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF US$ 600 MILLION Source text - bit.ly/2GHlb4E Further company coverage:
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March 31 Sumeet Industries Ltd:
* Says approved raising of funds NCDs/bonds/non-convertible redeemable preference shares to extent of INR 500 million
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CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KWQC) — More than a week after a terrifying Iowa road rage incident, many are asking why authorities aren’t doing anything about it.
A semi-truck driver was heading west on Highway 30 near Cedar Rapids when video shows a white car swerving in front of it and slamming on its brakes. The truck was just inches away from smashing into the back of the car on several occasions.
The driver of the truck says she contacted police, but was told there was nothing that could be done.
Mark Lowe with the Iowa Deptment of Transportation explained.
“I would be careful not to second guess the state patrol because part of what they’re evaluating is not only is there a violation there that I can identify but is there enough information to connect that violation to a specific driver so that I can make a citation stick.”
The truck driver says she likely made the driver in the white car angry when he had to wait for her to pass another truck.
RAWALPINDI: As many as two soldiers were killed and three others were injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion near Datakhel area of North Waziristan, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Wednesday.
According to military’s media wing, the blast took place when an IED planted on track by militants went off near a security forces vehicle.
The deceased were identified as Lance Naik Momin Ali and Sepoy Saleem. The injured have been shifted to Combined Medical Hospital (CMH) Peshawar.
Militancy appears to have reared its head in North Waziristan again after two girls’ schools were blown up in its Miramshah Tehsil.
Later, three people were killed in a gun and knife attack which led the locals to call a sit-in until their demands to curb lawlessness and targeted killings were met.—NNI
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The assassination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. 50 years ago fractured a nation that was already in turmoil.
But RFK's funeral, particularly the train that took his body from a memorial service in New York City to Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia, brought the country together when an estimated 2 million people spontaneously gathered beside railroad tracks to honor him as the train passed by.
An exhibit at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, The Train: RFK's Last Journey , displays 21 of the 1,000 unique color slides photographer Paul Fusco made that day.
The photos offer a moving portrait of Americans of all colors and classes. Catholic schoolgirls, field hands, firemen, blue-collar workers and housewives came to say farewell to the man many knew simply as "Bobby."
Victoria Police will appoint an external investigator to probe revelations that officers faked more than a quarter of a million roadside breath tests.
The development comes as the state's police association spoke out in defence of "under-resourced" officers, who it said were strugging to meet ever-increasing road safety targets.
An internal Victoria Police investigation has found more than 258,000 alcohol breath tests were falsified over 5½ years, in what appears to be a deliberate ruse to dupe the system.
Assistant Commissioner Russell Barrett said it was a breach of the community's trust. Photo: Joe Armao, Fairfax Media.
“I had not heard of our members engaging in such a practice, we let ourselves down, we’ve let the community down. It stops now," Professional Standards Command Assistant Commissioner Russell Barrett said late Wednesday night.
He said the external investigation would examine how the behaviour was allowed to occur and what the force could do to improve operational practice in the future.
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's newly re-elected Liberal government will unveil its cabinet today.
Premier Stephen McNeil has a smaller slate of possibilities to choose from than he did in 2013, with the Liberals reduced to a slim majority of 27 seats in the 51-seat legislature.
McNeil will have to find replacements for three portfolios, after former justice minister and deputy premier Diana Whalen didn't seek re-election and the defeat of former energy minister Michel Samson and community services minister Joanne Bernard in the May 30 election.
The cabinet had 17 members including the premier before the election was called.
In addition to qualifications, McNeil will have to consider a number of factors in making his selections including diversity, gender, and regional representation.
The Prisons service recently lauded 24 former inmates who participated in the release on temporary license rehabilitation programme.
They say 4 remain employed through the programme which aims to link inmates with business owners who can give them the skills to get a job when they are released.
“It’s really about increasing skills, giving them opportunities. It’s good for them that they go out, they’ve got structure in their lives a lot of them haven’t had that before and also they get rewards they feel that they’re contributing something to society so there’s a lot of things that are big hitters on this so I think it’s an excellent scheme.” said Prison Director Neil Lavis.
Mr. Lavis says some of the men have gone on to successful jobs in construction, local stores and even the Turtle Farm.
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A 26-year-old man has been charged over a suspicious death in a Northern Ontario community.
Greenstone Ontario Provincial Police were called to a residence on Aroland First Nation on Friday morning with reports of an injured male.
The man was located and taken to hospital, but died of his injuries.
In a media release, OPP said the deceased was 30 years old.
Few other details are available, but police have charged a 26-year-old Aroland man with assault with a weapon.
Officers with the Nishinawbe-Aski Police Service, Greenstone OPP detachment, and the OPP's Northwest Region Crime Unit continue to investigate the death, and a postmortem examination will take place, the medial release states.
OPP representatives couldn't be reached for further comment on Monday.
Anyone with information in relation to the investigation is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
Aroland First Nation is located about 60 kilometres north of Longlac.
BREAKING: 408 University Of Ibadan Students Asked To Leave After Failing
The University of Ibadan’s senate decreed that 408 students were not worthy to be in the university due to their academic performance and urged them to drop out. This happened at the annual meeting for the school senate in which results of graduating and non-graduating students were considered and approved. The most affected by this […]
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48 Shooting on Modesto’s Robertson Road Pause
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27 Watch Modesto police's message to shooting suspect
59 Fatal hit-and-run in Modesto
42 Man shot to death in west Modesto
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57 Man shot at Ustach Park in northeast Modesto
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Shaquille O’Neal will cover funeral costs for the family of a teenager who accidentally shot and killed himself on Instagram last week.
According to WXIA-Atlanta, 13-year-old Malachi Hemphill was playing with a gun while live streaming himself last Wednesday. The weapon discharged, killing the Forest Park native.
Shaq said he felt moved to act.
In a statement, Shaq said he sympathized with the boy’s mother who lost her only son:
“No mother should have to go through this. “I can only imagine the pain that she and all of Malachi’s family must be feeling. I just wanted to do what I could to help them at such a terrible time.”
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Soccer-Humbled Australia brace for more lessons in Russia
MELBOURNE, June 14 Australia's 4-0 home loss to Brazil could be regarded as both the perfect preparation for the Confederations Cup and a stinging reality check for a side desperate to take a seat at the top table of international soccer.
Beyonce continues to have us guessing if she’s in labor with the twins!
While reports and fans are saying that the 35-year-old entertainer is at the hospital awaiting the birth of her babies, Bey‘s mom Tina took to Instagram to share a video of herself on her way home from Disneyland.
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“Just finished a trip with Tina’s Angels and Richards warriors! To Disneyland! It was hott but fun !! It was our trip to kick Off summer vacation! The kids were great fun ! Check out my micky hat,” Tina captioned the below video.
Fans immediately took to the captions of the post to question whether the video was actually from today or if it was ruse to get everyone off of Beyonce‘s track.
Decide for yourself!
A 3.5 metre saltwater crocodile crawled into a north Queensland fishing town at the weekend, ending up in a resident's backyard where it defied efforts to coax it back to the water.
The croc's arrival in Karumba, 460 miles west of Cairns in Australia's north, caused a stir on New Year's Eve among the town's residents, who tried to coral it away from the home by erecting barriers of wheelie bins.
"Officers and locals initially orchestrated a line of wheelie bins in an attempt to funnel him back towards the water but it became clear he wasn’t keen to move”, Queensland Police said in a media release.
(Reuters) - PIMCO, one of the world’s biggest asset managers, said on Tuesday it will open an office in Austin, Texas, this summer, which will be its third in the United States.
The company, which manages some $1.77 trillion in assets, currently has its headquarters in Newport Beach, California, and an office in New York.
PIMCO, which has more than 2,100 workers, said it plans to have about 200 employees in the Austin office by the end of 2019, with the majority of them being new hires.
“The office will have a significant technology presence, but also other functions including U.S. Global Wealth Management, Institutional Client Management, Marketing and other business groups which may benefit from local talent pools,” the company said in a statement.
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A North-east road is closed due to a serious crash.
Police Scotland, Scottish Fire and Rescue and the Scottish Ambulance Service are currently in attendance at a serious road traffic collision on the B999 at Pettymuick to Pitmedden Bridge.
The road is currently closed, and local diversions are in place.
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The Fremont police are investigating a fatal crash that killed one in Sandusky County on Wednesday.
The occurred on State Route 412 at County Road 294 around 8 a.m.
Patricia Likes-Slempa, 53, of Clyde was driving south on County Road 294 approaching the intersection at State Route 412.
Lori Prosser, 47, of Sandusky was traveling west on State Route 412 when Likes-Slempa failed to yield at the intersection.
Prosser struck Likes-Slempa on the driver's side door, causing both vehicles to run off the side of the road.
Likes-Slempa was partially ejected from the vehicle due to the impact of the crash, even though she was wearing a seatbelt.
She was transported to St. Vincent's Hospital where she was later pronounced dead.
Prosser was taken to Firelands Hospital with serious injuries.
She was also wearing a seatbelt.
Alcohol does not appear to be a factor in the crash.
The crash is under investigation.
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Some Central Maine Power customers plan class action suit
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Some Central Maine Power customers are organizing a class action lawsuit against the utility concerning high power bills experienced last winter.
CMP Ratepayers Unite said in a statement Monday attorneys representing the group had retained a New York-based firm to help prepare the suit. The Portland Press Herald reports over 1,000 customers saw high winter power bills during the same period the utility company had billing system problems.
The Maine Public Utilities Commission launched an investigation into the company on March 20. CMP has denied Public Advocate Barry Hobbins' request for confidential documents related to the power bills.
CMP contends that releasing confidential documents would be burdensome because the utility would have to redact sensitive information.
CMP Ratepayers Unite didn't say when they would file the suit.
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Information from: Portland Press Herald, http://www.pressherald.com
Lawmakers heard hours of testimony Tuesday from schools, hospitals and business groups on the dire financial situation now facing much of rural Colorado. For one rural school district, budget cuts last year meant eliminating its college-equivalent science class.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Malaysia's Kuala Lumpur on Thursday. He is on a five-day, three-nation visit to Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore to boost the Act East Policy. PM Modi's visit is aimed at enhancing India's relations and engagements with all the three countries, which form Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). After Malaysia the Prime Minister will visit Singapore on the last leg of his Southeast Asia visit.
FILE - In this May 3, 2017, file photo, California Attorney General Xavier Becerra answers a question during a news conference, in Sacramento, Calif. Becerra is suing the Trump administration in federal court for allowing more employers to opt out of providing no-cost birth control to women by claiming moral or religious objections, Friday, Oct. 6, 2017. Rich Pedroncelli, File AP Photo
S.Korea prosecutor says secured additional evidence against Samsung chief
SEOUL, Feb 15 South Korea's special prosecutor's office said on Wednesday it had expanded charges against Samsung Group chief Jay Y. Lee to include hiding the proceeds of a criminal act before it decided to seek a warrant for his arrest.
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.BOSTON (AP) – Danica Patrick says she “had a moment” when she lost her temper at a booing fan after qualifying for last week’s NASCAR race. She says she knows the smarter thing to do would have been to “just keep walking.” “But every now and again they just catch you in a moment, and I had a moment,”
Patrick says. In a video that went viral, Patrick stormed over to the fan and said: “I’m a person, too. I have feelings. When you boo me, it hurts my feelings.” The 35-year-old driver said during a promotional tour of Boston on Wednesday that she decided not to sign autographs for a fan at the Poconos track who had gone through a security cordon. She says she “didn’t feel it was right to honor that person for disrespecting the security guard.”
A motorcyclist was taken to hospital after a collision in Louth late yesterday evening (Tuesday).
The incident took place near the junction between St Bernard’s Avenue, Eastgate/Eastfield Road, and Riverhead Road shortly after 10pm.
It involved two vehicles, one of which is reported to have been a motorcycle.
The rider was taken to hospital with ‘injuries that are not life changing or life threatening’, according to Lincolnshire Police.
If you witnessed the incident, contact police on 101 and quote incident number 433 of July 3.
ANKARA (Sputnik) — US President Donald Trump congratulated in a phone call on Monday Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on winning a constitutional referendum, the Turkish state news agency Anadolu reported.
"Trump congratulated President Erdogan on the phone with the victory of supporters of constitutional reform in Sunday's referendum," the agency said in its Twitter blog.
On Sunday, the majority of Turks supported government-backed constitutional changes to shift to a presidential system from a parliamentary system of government, and therefore broaden presidential powers, with preliminary results showing 51.4 percent support.
Robbie E Talks Leaving GFW Impact, Plans For Future Robbie E, formerly of GFW Impact, appeared on Wrestling Sheet Radio on ProWrestlingSheet.com to discuss his departure and his plans for the future. In the podcast, Robbie E had the following to say: “TNA for me was life changing. It really was. Best seven years of my life. So much has went on. It gave me opportunities to be on reality shows and freakin’ travel the world and do so much cool stuff. So I’ll never have a bad anything in me about TNA.”
Cubs starter Jose Quintana discusses his early struggles in games this season on Monday, Aug. 14, 2017. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune)
KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) — An immigration judge in Detroit has set bond at $10,000 for a Polish-born Michigan doctor arrested last week by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials because of two misdemeanor convictions about 25 years ago.
WWMT-TV reports Lukasz Niec was able to post bond and is expected to be released Thursday from the Calhoun County Jail.
ICE officials said Niec was arrested Jan. 16 for "administrative immigration violations" and that the 43-year-old can be deported for those 1992 convictions — malicious destruction of property and receiving stolen goods. They date back to when he was in high school.
Niec came to the U.S. legally as a young child.
Relatives say he pleaded guilty through a state program designed to help young offenders and was told it wouldn't be used in a deportation.
WOOD-TV reports Niec's next hearing is Feb. 22.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - A Democratic attorney general candidate says his Republican opponent, Ohio Auditor Dave Yost, should have immediately referred to authorities a whistleblower's allegations that Ohio's then-largest online charter school intentionally inflated attendance figures.
Steven Dettelbach, a former U.S. attorney, responded Tuesday to an Associated Press report that an ex-employee of the now-shuttered Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow shared his claims of misconduct with the Ohio Department of Education and Yost's office last year. The ECOT board's attorney says he was unaware of the man's claims.
Dettelbach told reporters Tuesday that critical evidence in a potential criminal case could have been lost during delays in referring the information.
A message was left with Yost's office seeking comment. His spokesman said Monday that the whistleblower's information was considered for an upcoming audit report.
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An artist's rendering of a proposed Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun casino planned for East Windsor. A bill before state lawmakers would open up the process to other backers and, possibly, locations including Southwestern Connecticut.
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Dec 12 (Reuters) - Unibail-Rodamco:
* ENTERS INTO AGREEMENT TO ACQUIRE WESTFIELD
* POST TRANSACTION, CHRISTOPHE CUVILLIER WILL BE GROUP CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
* ‍UNDER TERMS OF AGREEMENT, WESTFIELD SECURITYHOLDERS WILL RECEIVE A COMBINATION OF CASH AND SHARES IN UNIBAIL-RODAMCO, VALUING EACH WESTFIELD SECURITY AT A PRICE OF US$7.55 AND REPRESENTING A PREMIUM OF 17.8% ​
* ‍TRANSACTION IMPLIES AN ENTERPRISE VALUE FOR WESTFIELD OF US$24.7 BILLION​
* POST TRANSACTION COLIN DYER WILL BE GROUP CHAIRMAN OF SUPERVISORY BOARD
* ‍SAYS DEAL WILL CREATE A GLOBAL PROPERTY LEADER WITH EUR 61.1 BILLION (US$72.2 BILLION) OF GROSS MARKET VALUE, STRATEGICALLY POSITIONED IN 27 OF WORLD‘S MOST ATTRACTIVE RETAIL MARKETS AND CITIES​
* SAYS EXPECTS DEAL TO BE ACCRETIVE TO ITS RECURRING EARNINGS PER SHARE IN FIRST FULL YEAR, WITH EXPECTED RUN-RATE SYNERGIES OF EUR 100 MILLION PER ANNUM​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting y Paris Newsroom)
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Detroit Lions defensive tackle Akeem Spence celebrated Detroit’s 24-21 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers by ‘eating a W’ in the locker room following the team’s nail-biting win at Raymond James Stadium Sunday.
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This win was pretty sweet for Spence, who was able to finally get some revenge by notching a win versus the team that parted ways with him. So naturally, Spence decided to have some fun by mimicking Winston in celebration of the Lions’ victory over the Buccaneers.
With the victory, the Lions have now improved to 7-6 and their playoff hopes still remain alive. Meanwhile, the Buccaneers have unfortunately fallen to 4-9 and have been eliminated from playoff contention.
Cubs manager Joe Maddon discusses bringing up Victor Caratini, Chris Gimenez and Yu Darvish on Wednesday, July 4, 2018. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune)
TRUMANN, Ark. (AP)  Authorities say one man was fatally shot in what's believed to be a domestic dispute outside of a Walmart in northeast Arkansas.
Trumann Police Chief Chad Henson says a man and woman were leaving the store on Sunday night and authorities were called because the man had a gun. Henson tells Jonesboro television station KAIT that a second man who knew the couple approached them, and the armed man shot him to death.
Henson says the shooter surrendered after a standoff with officers that lasted more than an hour.
The police chief encouraged anyone with video to come forward, noting that the shooting happened at "the most populous place in Trumann," a small town about 120 miles (195 kilometers) northeast of Little Rock.
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Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross are writing the original score for Waves, the latest film from Trey Edward Shults following It Comes At Night, Variety reports. Lucas Hedges of Ladybird and Sterling K. Brown of This Is Us are in talks to star in the musical about teenage life, which would use contemporary songs in addition to new music from Reznor and Ross. The duo have continued to score movies since their work on the 2010 movie The Social Network, which won them an Academy Award.
Nine Inch Nails recently released their latest album Bad Witch and will be going on a major U.S. tour this fall.
UPDATE 3:10 pm: The deal with Reznor and Ross has not been finalized yet, according to a producer from the film. Variety has removed references to both musicians from their story.
The Henderson City Commission approves funding for several agencies and passes the first reading Tuesday night on water and natural gas rates.
Commissioners approved $9,000 for the Henderson Area Arts Alliance, $4,000 for Henderson Christian Community Outreach, $5,000 for the WC Handy Festival, $121,000 for the Humane Society and Animal Control.
They also approved $3,200 for the Kyndle Education Foundation and $1,500 for the Henderson Tennis Club.
Commissioners also passed the phased-in charges for water, wastewater and stormwater which will take effect July 1st of this year and the second phase will be July 1st, 2019.
Officials say residents should not notice a big difference in their bills.
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REUTERS: Stoke City winger Ibrahim Afellay is uncertain where he will ply his trade next season, as there has been no movement in terms of extending his contract beyond the current campaign with the Premier League club.
The injury-prone Dutchman has featured regularly since he returned in December from an eight-month spell on the sidelines for a knee problem, making five of his nine appearances so far from the bench.
"No news at the moment. For this kind of question you have to ask my agent. I only focus on my work on the pitch and I work very hard every day," the 30-year-old Afellay told British media when asked if he would like to remain.
"That's the only answer I can give at the moment. It's a nice club, of course, but for the moment I can say nothing. I am focused on the job on the pitch. The rest is not for me."
Stoke, who are ninth in the table after 25 games, travel to face third-placed Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday Feb.26.
(Reporting by Shravanth Vijayakumar in Bengaluru)
Kamloops RCMP have arrested one man and are searching for a second after an incident on the evening of Dec. 9.
Police seized a loaded .44-calibre handgun and knife from a vehicle after it fled a roadblock set up on a one-way street in the city's downtown.
Officers saw the car turn around before it reached the roadblock and then speed away going the wrong direction down the street.
The vehicle eventually got stuck at a dead end and two men fled the car.
Police set up a containment area and brought in police-dog services and one of the men was apprehended.
"They tracked him to where he was and then members made the arrest," said Kamloops RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Jodi Shelkie.
The arrested man remains in custody under an outstanding warrant. Police are recommending new charges related to this incident.
Police are still looking for the other man who fled the vehicle. He is described as wearing blue pants, a grey hoodie under a black jacket, and possibly wearing a black ball cap and carrying a black backpack.
In the past week social media has been helping local business owners steer clear of a couple of thieves.
Police need help identifying a van that carried two male shooters and a driver that fired shots at Latimer Manor Apartments on Feb. 21.
WASHINGTON, Feb 2 (Reuters) - FBI Director Christopher Wray sent a statement to the agency's employees on Friday saying he stands with them after a document written by congressional Republicans alleging bias against President Donald Trump at the FBI and the Justice Department in the Russia investigation was made public.
"I stand by our shared determination to do our work independently and by the book," Wray said in a statement to FBI staff, excerpts of which were seen by Reuters.
"Talk is cheap. The work you do is what will endure," he added. (Reporting by Sarah N. Lynch; Writing by Mohammad Zargham; Editing by Eric Beech)
McElhinney was named the NHL's third star of the week on Monday.
The backup was pressed into duty for an injured Frederik Andersen and promptly went 3-0-0 with a 1.57 GAA, .955 save percentage and one shutout. Overall, McElhinney has had an outstanding season, going 10-4-1 with a 2.09 GAA, .935 save percentage and three shutouts in 16 appearances. He has done exactly what the Leafs have needed whenever he is in the blue paint. Andersen returns Tuesday, so McElhinney's ice time will drop. But he should still get in a game or two before season's end. He's a solid spot start in any format.
When a Falcon 9 rocket was engulfed in flames on the launchpad in September 2016, SpaceX tracked the problem to an upper-stage fueling system flaw and returned the fleet to flight in January. Getting Space Launch Complex (SLC) 40 back into service, however, proved a more challenging prospect. “This pad was built in the 1960s ,and the documentation on it reflected that was 50 years ago, before modern electronic information systems. We dug in and found pipes and wires and all ...
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, his popularity plunging amid a cronyism scandal, takes responsibility for a loss of trust in his government but denies he or his wife had intervened in a land sale to a school operator with ties to his wife. Grace Lee reports.
Alvarez was assigned Monday to High-A Rancho Cucamonga, Sam Dykstra of MiLB.com reports.
In an attempt to limit his innings count, the Dodgers kept Alvarez, 21, at extended spring training for an additional two weeks to begin the season. The right-hander will now have the opportunity to test himself against California League competition, and if he's able to dominate at that level like he did in Low-A ball last season, he could head into 2018 as one of the top pitching prospects in baseball.
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Victor M. Rivera has gone missing from his Aurora home. Police say he has dementia.
Aurora police are asking the public for help in finding a 58-year-old man with dementia who is missing from his home on the 1000 block of Front Street.
Police say Victor M. Rivera last was seen wearing blue jeans and a gray shirt with an American flag on it. He was carrying a red lunch pail.
Anyone who sees Rivera is asked to call 911 immediately.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Toshiba Corp
* Says Nankai Management Service Co.,Ltd filed a lawsuit against co’s unit Toshiba Tec Corp regarding system construction business dispute, claiming compensation of about 16.4 million yen
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Turkish forces and their Syrian rebel allies swept into the northwestern Syrian town of Afrin, raising their flags in the town centre and declaring full control after an eight-week campaign to drive out Kurdish YPG forces.
GE merges energy businesses, names Stokes to succeed Bolze
SEATTLE, June 14 General Electric Co said on Wednesday it will fold its energy connections business into its GE Power unit, and that connections chief Russell Stokes would lead the combined business as Steve Bolze retires as head of GE Power.
A crash on the 401 tied up traffic Tuesday afternoon.
OPP say that around 1:30pm an eastbound tractor-trailer had a front tire blow out causing it to collide with a passing motor vehicle.
As a result of the collision, both vehicles crossed through the centre median and came to rest blocking both westbound lanes of the highway. No injuries were reported.
A Chatham-Kent OPP officer observed the collision and was able to stop westbound traffic from being involved in a head on collision.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Charlotte 49ers have hired Virginia associate head coach Ron Sanchez as their new coach.
Sanchez will be introduced at a news conference next week, the school announced Monday.
Sanchez has been an integral part of two-time national coach of the year Tony Bennett’s staff for the last 12 years, helping build Washington State and Virginia into national powers.
Virginia lost Friday night to UMBC, becoming the first No. 1 seed to get upset by a 16 seed in the NCAA Tournament.
Sanchez has spent the last nine seasons with Virginia, including the past three seasons as associate head coach.
Charlotte fired coach Mark Price in the middle of last season. Houston Fancher served as interim coach, but he was not retained.
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Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet Yellen announced Wednesday that the Federal Reserve would raise short-term interest rates and detailed plans to start shrinking the Fed's portfolio of bonds and other assets this year. Photo: Getty
WASHINGTON—The Federal Reserve said it would raise short-term interest rates and spelled out in greater detail its plans to start slowly shrinking its $4.5 trillion portfolio of bonds and other assets this year.
The moves on Wednesday mark the latest test of the economy’s ability to grow on its own as the central bank dials back the unprecedented stimulus measures it unleashed through successive bursts of bond purchases after the...
OTTAWA — Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Carolyn Bennett held back tears as she announced an agreement in principle with survivors of the '60s Scoop.
The agreement provides up to $750 million in compensation for individuals classified as status Indians and Inuit.
It also includes an investment of up to $50 million for a foundation for healing and reconciliation.
Bennett called the 60s Scoop a dark and painful chapter in Canada's history.
The Independent (UK): Denmark is reportedly planning on deporting a 70-year-old woman with dementia to Afghanistan, despite pleas she will not survive “two days” in the war torn country. Zarmena Waziri, who lives in the eastern city of Aarhus with her daughter, has suffered strokes, chronic high blood pressure and reduced mobility, in addition to advanced senile dementia. Click here to read more (external link).
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Nelson will not be available Saturday against the Clippers, KC Johnson of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Nelson came over as part of the Nikola Mirotic trade, and while the Bulls apparently intend to keep him around, he won't be available Saturday afternoon, as he's yet to complete a physical. Expect Nelson to perhaps make his Bulls debut Monday in Sacramento.
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Last night's Broadchurch finale provided a disturbing solution to this season's central mystery. After eight weeks of speculation, viewers discovered that a 16-year-old boy, Michael Lucas (Deon Lee-William) had been groomed by an older offender, Leo Humphries (Chris Mason), exposed to extreme pornography, and eventually turned into a rapist.
In general, the response to the show's sobering final episode has been positive. A number of audience members were struck by Mason's performance as the evil Humphries, describing his lack of empathy as "chilling".
LAKE WALES, Fla. (AP)  A Florida sheriff says a teenage boy has beaten another teenager to death with a baseball bat.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd tells WFLA-TV the 16-year-old beat 15-year-old Giovanni Diaz after they went into a wooded area Monday afternoon. He says the boys had gone in the woods presumably to play.
Judd says the 16-year-old told a witness what he did, went home and called 911. The witness found Diaz dead.
The suspect told a deputy that "he whaled on" Diaz and referred to him as a friend.
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The teen has three previous battery charges and two were on Diaz. Authorities do not know why he killed the other boy and have no further details.
He had not been charged as of Monday night.
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Oregon Weedery is the Saul Goodman of Portland dispensaries—that is, it shares space with an Asian nail salon. The aromas of the two operations overlap as you enter the little house off Northwest 23rd Avenue and climb the stairs to the wee pot shop, mingling with the scent of pure diesel. Upstairs, there are tight quarters with low ceilings and efficient budtenders, who'll make enough room for the next customer lured over from the Salt & Straw line by briskly walking you through the flower available and checking you out. Flowers come from respected growers like SoFresh and the selection is rather large but definitely luxe, topping out at $24 per gram.
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RICHMOND, Va. - Registered Dietician Alexandra Caspero made a return visit to the Virginia This Morning kitchen and shared another delicious vegetarian recipe with us, Spinach Lasagna Rolls with a Kale Caesar Salad. For more info you can visit http://www.delishknowledge.com
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Local Democratic State Representative Tod Ohnstad said he doubts President Trump will announce some of Snap-On's manufacturing jobs are coming back to Wisconsin. "Certainly Kenosha has been hard hit," he said.
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DUNKIRK, N.Y. — Authorities say a 77-year-old western New York man has died after the ambulance transporting him from a Pennsylvania hospital to a nursing home crashed into a ditch.
New York State Police say an EmergyCare ambulance left the road at about 5:40 p.m. Tuesday, entered a ditch and hit a culvert in the Chautauqua (shuh-TAW'-kwuh) County town of Dunkirk, 35 miles southwest of Buffalo.
Troopers say the ambulance was taking Arthur McArthur, of Dunkirk, from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in Erie to a nursing home in Chautauqua County. Police say McArthur suffered fatal injuries in the crash and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The ambulance's 49-year-old driver was treated at a local hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.
CANTON, Ohio (WHBC) – Government statistics indicate that 18.3 million passports will be expiring this year.
The United States Postal Service hopes to bring attention to that, with a Passport Fair.
It happens at five different post offices in Stark County Friday and Saturday.
You can make an appointment to apply for or renew a passport.
You can also renew a passport online.
If you do go in person, why not pull the paperwork from the website and bring it along.
Here are the five post offices doing Passport Fairs, according to the postal service website:
Canton: 2600 block of Cleveland Avenue NW
Massillon: 300 block of Erie Street S
Alliance: 36 S Arch Avenue
Canal Fulton: 210 S Canal Street
Uniontown: 11200 Cleveland Avenue NW
QUILTS! - March 6 to April 21, 2011. The Godfrey Dean Art Gallery is pleased to present Connections, an exhibition of art quilts by three Edmonton area quilters.
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You know her already of course from appearances in our magazine. She is the curvaceous and tantalisingly seductive with a sophisticated sexuality; Amy Lee Summers !
Amy first appeared in our Edition 55 – The California Dream Edition, when we met the young aspiring model from New Zealand. Amy had mentioned in her interview at the time, that her dream was to travel to California for work and in particular for Playboy appearances.
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A former Windsor police officer has been sentenced to six months of probation for an assault.
John Jubinville, 51, pled guilty to hitting a suspect with a closed fist on Feb. 15, 2017, after the man was being belligerent in the back of the prisoner van.
The suspect wasn't injured, but Jubinville admitted to the "momentary loss of temper" because it was similar to an incident when the cop was hurt.
In 2011, Jubinville said he was "donkey kicked" by a suspect, and the officer suffered a broken neck.
Jubinville retired from the force on March 29, 2018.
Baku. 30 March. REPORT.AZ/ Today, the Azerbaijani delegation on energy issues has paid a visit to Kiev (Ukraine). Tomorrow, the mission will attend Azerbaijani-Ukrainian working group meeting in Ukraine.
Report informs citing the press service of the Azerbaijani Energy Ministry.
The delegation, consisting of delegates of the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan Republic (SOCAR), SOCAR Energy Ukraine, “Azərenerji” OJSC, “Azərişıq”OJSC and State Agency for Alternative and Renewable Energy Sources, is headed by Deputy Azerbaijani Energy Minister Natig Abbasov.
According to information, cooperation in the fields of oil and gas, power and renewable energy will be discussed in the meeting. In the end, the protocol will be signed.
Notably, the memorandum "On cooperation in the organization of supplies of liquefied natural gas to Ukraine" and agreement "On measures to promote cooperation in the field of oil transportation through the territory of Ukraine" are in force between Baku and Kyiv.
The childless Qaboos, who used oil wealth to build the strategically placed sultanate into an important Gulf Arab player, has put in place a secretive succession process in an attempt to ensure stability, if only for the short term. In this Aug. 25, 2013, file photo, released by the official website of the Iranian Presidency office, President Hassan Rouhani, right, shakes hands with Omani Sultan Qaboos during an official arrival ceremony in Tehran.
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The province’s Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) is handling a complaint against the Halifax Regional Police after an incident where a man's eye was fractured.
Police received a tip about a possible assault about 9:15 p.m. on Sunday, said Ron MacDonald, SIRT director, in an interview Monday.
“The person giving the tip said one of the individuals involved in the assault may have a pipe,” said MacDonald.
Police went to investigate and find the suspect with a pipe, and that is when the alleged incident occurred, said MacDonald.
He added he could not give any details on what the complainant said happened.
“The individual declined medical attention,” said MacDonald. “At 2:30 a.m., the man went to police headquarters to make a complaint and he was encouraged to go to the hospital.”
The man was treated for a fractured eye.
A graduate from Cebu Technological University – Barili Campus made it to the Top 10 of the June 2018 Agriculturist board examination.
Jerwin Saya-ang Zanoria ranked 9th with an average score of 85.67%
Results were released on Tuesday, July 3.
Out of the 4,428 who took the examination, 1,689 only made it.
The examination was held from June 24 to 26 at PRC testing centers in cities of Manila, all regional offices, and Zamboanga.
Shoreham’s all-weather lifeboat was launched to aid a sick crew member of a large fishing trawler on Saturday.
The lifeboat was launched at 3.50pm to evacuate the crew member from the vessel, six miles south of Shoreham Harbour.
A Shoreham RNLI spokeswoman said: “Once on scene about three miles off Shoreham, the crew asked the vessel to steer a southerly course at a speed of six knots and the lifeboat then approached on its starboard side to the boarding ladder on the fishing vessel. A crew member climbed the ladder and accessed the casualty and a lifejacket and safety line was attached to him and he climbed down the ladder to board the lifeboat. The crew member returned to the lifeboat and it proceeded back to Shoreham to meet an awaiting ambulance crew at the lifeboat station. He was then accessed on station by the ambulance crew and taken to Worthing Hospital for treatment.”
File: At least 94 mentally ill patients died when they were moved from the Life Esidimeni Centre to 27 unlicensed NGOs. Photo: eNCA
JOHANNESBURG - Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi says all implicated NGO’s in the Life Esidemeni tragedy are to be closed.
He said all Gauteng Health Department officials named in the health ombudsman's report are already being dealt with.
At least 94 mentally ill patients died when they were moved from the Life Esidimeni Centre to 27 unlicensed NGOs.
The patients were moved to cut costs.
Motsoaledi also said the prosecuting authority would decide if criminal cases were to be opened.
After the release of the report, 60 health experts were appointed to assess the institutions.
Motsoaledi said all 27 NGOs had been visited. In total, they have 42 facilities and seven have already been closed.
The Health Minister said 19 bodies still have to be identified.
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Jennifer Garner is a bonafide movie star, but she’s also leaned all the way into her role as a devoted parent to three kids.
And while Garner fought—and won!—a fierce battle to keep the paparazzi from basically stalking her little ones, she has also been refreshingly candid about what it is like to raise them. Like that time she geeked out over meeting George Clooney...with a lice treatment in her hair.
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The Florida Public Service Commission regulates utilities in the state. It’s been in the news lately because a former state legislator resigned from consideration after allegations of sexual misconduct. For more about the Florida PSC, I spoke with Susan Glickman. She’s Florida director of the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy.
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At the beginning of the show we heard two comments left by listeners after our last show. We looked at the future of the Florida Supreme Court and who will select the replacements for three justices who are retiring thirteen months from now. We also heard public comments before the Lakeland City Commission’s decision to remove a Confederate statue from Munn Park.
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You have to admire the audacity of AWOLNATION. At atime when prog-rock was deeply out of fashion, the Los Angeles electronic-rockband looked to the spirit of Styx on their breakout anthem “Sail.” The group’s2011 debut album, Megalithic Symphony,ran with that more-is-more mentality, bounding from cocky pop songs like “People”to opulent, Muse-esque arena-rockers like “Soul Wars.” They followed thatrecord up with a characteristically bombastic sophomore effort, 2015’s Run, a heavy, rowdy album driven by thegroup’s bulldozer guitars and synths.
Surprises of local ponds: Mirror carp & flathead for Fish of the Week
Time to celebrate local ponds.
Al Gonzalez of Wood Dale caught a distinctive mirror carp Sunday. Brother Chuck said they were fishing a pond near Schaumburg High School and had caught three common carp before his brother landed the mirror.
Sam Schwager, who earned Fish of the Week honors in 2009, is back with a flathead he caught in a pond Sunday near his home in Crest Hill. His friend Mike Kropp also caught a 15-inch crappie.
FOTW, the celebration of big fish and good stories around Chicago fishing, runs Wednesdays on the Sun-Times’ outdoors page.
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April 24 (UPI) -- A semi truck crash in China caused a slippery mess when the trailer spilled its load of more than 100,000 duck eggs into the roadway.
A video from the Saturday incident in Quzhou City, Zhejiang Province, shows police officers and transportation crews working to clean up the mess from the broken eggs.
Police said the truck had been carrying more than 100,000 duck eggs when the driver lost control on a decline and the vehicle flipped over.
No injuries were reported from the crash.
The opening night of Hull Fair is expected to draw thousands of people on Friday, as the annual show begins with a blitz of colour, noise and excitement.
With crowds flocking to the Fair's Walton Street venue, there is expected to some disruption on the roads around the city centre and surrounding areas.
We'll keep you posted on all that's happening around Hull's main roads and train routes over the coming hours as the showpiece event kicks off.
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The good news is that the weather is set fair and dry for the rest of the day, with temperatures hovering just above double figures until later on.
If you spot anything we should know, give us a call on 01482 315257.
Cheryl Bradshaw, right, and her son Jerard walk past a toppled tree that separated her bathroom from her home Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017 in Wharton, Texas. Tornadoes are suspected of damaging homes and injuring people Tuesday southwest of Houston as a strong storm system moved quickly across much of the state.
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Some unknown gunmen have abducted a traditional ruler in Kogi, a family source said in Lokoja on Sunday.
The monarch, whose name was given as Alhaji Isah Achuja, the Ohi of Ajaokuta, was returning from Lokoja, the state capital, on Saturday when his vehicle was intercepted on the Lokoja-Ajaokuta road at gunpoint, from where he was taken to an unknown destination.
A member of the royal family, who did not want his name in print, told newsmen that an aide to the traditional ruler and his driver narrowly escaped being hit by the bullets of the abductors.
He said the abductors had already contacted the family and demanded a N20 million ransom.
The State Police Command’s spokesman, ASP Williams Aya, said the incident had not been reported to the command.
He, however, promised that police would swing into action in a bid to rescue the monarch as soon as the details of the abduction were available. (NAN)
Hollyoaks Episode Guide - Tuesday 22nd August.
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Shane finds out that Joel is setting him up to the police and kidnaps Cleo. He takes Joel to where Cleo is locked in an engine room and locks Joel in with her.
Mandy throws Luke out and with Tony’s help manages to convince the social worker that she can provide a safe home for Ella.
Farrah urges Scott to tell Damon the truth.
Prince plans a romantic gesture for Lily and Nancy decides to plan a surprise vow renewal for her and Darren.
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality announced news last week that it hoped would please Hayden Island residents who have been inundated with toxic odors that have been making them sick and their daily activities almost unbearable for several years. But at a meeting at the Red Lion Hotel on the island, the residents greeted the news with mostly skepticism and rage.
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Sprouts Farmers Market needs to fill more than 140 employment positions for its new location in North Las Vegas.
Available positions include full and part-time career opportunities in various departments including managers, cashiers, courtesy clerks, backup receiver, administrative coordinator and scan coordinator. A media release said the store, located at 6150 North Decatur Boulevard, is expected to open its doors on Aug. 1 at 7 a.m. This is the sixth Sprouts Market in the Las Vegas area.
Sprouts Market offers employees numerous benefits including competitive pay, discounts on products and the opportunity to advance their careers within the company.
Interested applicants should visit Sprouts' career website to apply for available employment positions.
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Families Across America Can Expect a Tax Cut
Policies in both tax bills would greatly improve America's current, woefully out-of-date tax code.
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Metrolink services were disrupted after a car smashed into a tram in Salford.
The crash happened near Weaste station, on Eccles New Road, during rush hour on Tuesday.
Trams were blocked from running to Eccles and Ladywell for a short period of time.
The line has since re-opened, but there are delays on the line.
There are no reports of any injuries following the collision.
A spokesman for Transport for Greater Manchester said: “It happened just before the Weaste Metrolink stop on Eccles New Road.
“The car has now been removed and trams should be running now.”
DeSoto County students will only have to make up one snow day after missing a week of school in January.
The school board voted Thursday to go through with the calendar changes.
The only snow day they need to make up will be on Friday, February 16.
The other four days that were missed will not be made up after Governor Phil Bryant issued a state of emergency that allows districts to shorten calendars.
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A Calderbank woman has been jailed for 18 months for stealing £25,000 from a 95-year-old woman.
Linda Beresford, of Park Road, stole the money from her elderly neighbour over a four-year period between 2013 and 2017.
The 48-year-old was initially charged with stealing £40,000 from the pensioner, but admitted guilt to an amended charge of £25,000.
Sentencing her to a year-and-a-half behind bars, Sheriff Frank Pieri told her he was reducing her sentence from two years due to her plea of guilt.
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The Highway Patrol reports a Cameron man sustained serious injuries as the result of a one-vehicle accident five miles southeast of Cameron early Saturday morning at 3:45 am.
Forty-one-year-old Scotty Caselman traveled south on Alamo Road when he reportedly lost control of his pickup.
The truck ran off the east side of the road, struck an embankment, and came to rest on its wheels facing southeast off the east side of the road, causing it extensive damage.
A personal vehicle transported Caselman to the Liberty Hospital and the Patrol reports he did not wear a seatbelt at the time of the accident.
The Caldwell County Sheriff’s Department assisted at the scene.
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Area motorcyclists came together on Sunday to honor fallen Scranton Patrolman John Wilding at the third annual Never Forgotten Motorcycle Ride. The approximately 75-mile ride began at Toyota of Scranton and eventually concluded at Parker House Tavern, stopping at Arlo’s Tavern in Uniondale and The Gravity Inn in Waymart along the way, committee president Paul Stafursky said. Around 300 motorcycles and about 125-150 additional people came out for the event, he said. Proceeds from the event will go to help first responders and their families in their time of need, Stafursky said. Wilding, 29, suffered a fatal head injury during a fall on July 11, 2015, while pursuing suspects after an armed robbery in West Scranton.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Fox News on Wednesday evening, June 14th is reporting special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation into Russia’s interference in the 2016 election has expanded to include an examination of whether President Donald Trump attempted to obstruct justice, according to a new report from The Washington Post.
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Feb 13 Invitae Corp
* Invitae reports revenue of $9.2 million in fourth quarter 2016 and projects strong volume and revenue growth in 2017
* Q4 loss per share $0.69
* Q4 revenue $9.2 million
* Expects to grow revenue to $55-65 million for full year 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The NFL draft is this week and the Arizona Cardinals will have the 15th pick in the first round. On his radio show Monday afternoon, Arizona Sports 98.7 FM’s John Gambadoro revealed the five names the Cardinals are expected to target with their first-round pick, assuming they do not make a trade to move up or move down in the draft.
Who are theraft is Thursday night and no one knows exactly what directions the Arizona Cardinals will go with the 15th overall pick. However, the names have been limited, according to Arizona Sports 98.7 FM’s John Gambadoro. On his radio sy?
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James has elite athletic measurables and is not expected to be on the board when the Cardinals make their pick at No. 15. He is a big-time safety prospect, much like Jamal Adams last year. Arizona loved Adams. He is versatile, able to play high or near the line of scrimmage.
Air New Zealand has secured aircraft on short-term leases to cover for Boeing 787s grounded because of engine issues and reduced some operating parameters for the rest of its 787 fleet. The carrier has leased an Airbus A330-200 and A340-300 from Portugal-based Hi Fly. The two aircraft will start to serve the carrier’s Australian routes by next week. They will take over all of Air New Zealand’s flights from Auckland to Perth, and some of its flights to Sydney. These will be the ...
At least 16 people have been killed and dozens of others wounded by an explosion in a packed square in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad.
The blast occurred on January 2 at an intersection in the northeastern Shi'ite neighborhood of Sadr City and reportedly struck a place where many day laborers wait for jobs.
Police said a car bomb was used in the attack.
There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the explosion, but the Sunni extremist group Islamic State (IS) has carried out numerous attacks in Baghdad in the recent weeks, targeting predominantly Shi'a areas.
Three bombs killed 29 people in the capital on December 31 and an attack by two suicide bombers at a checkpoint the following day in the southern city of Najaf -- a holy city for Shi'a -- killed at least eight people.
Iraqi and U.S.-backed forces are fighting to oust IS militants from the northern city of Mosul.
Based on reporting by Reuters and AFP
MEMS microphone arrays are critical to making voice the dominant user interface of smartphones, speakers, TVs, wearables/hearables, kitchen appliances, connected/autonomous cars, robots, drones and other “SmartEverything” devices. But there are serious problems with the capacitive MEMS microphones that comprise most arrays. Water, dust, particulate matter and acoustic overload can damage them, causing them to fail. This whitepaper will explain why arrays that use piezoelectric MEMS microphones from Vesper make the most robust and reliable MEMS microphone arrays.
The road to UFC 217 is in full swing.
On Nov. 4, UFC 217 will take place inside Madison Square Garden in New York City. In the main event, middleweight champion Michael Bisping will defend his gold against Georges St-Pierre. This will be St-Pierre’s first bout since Nov. 2013 and it’ll be his middleweight debut.
The co-main event also features a title bout. Cody Garbrandt will put his bantamweight title on the line against T.J. Dillashaw. Not to be outdone, strawweight title holder Joanna Jedrzejczyk will defend her championship against Rose Namajuanas.
Tonight (Oct. 6), a pre-fight UFC 217 press conference takes place in Las Vegas at 6:30 p.m. ET. You can watch the live stream above.
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The market continued its southward journey for fourth consecutive session Tuesday, with the Sensex losing 382 points from day's high, weighed by weakness in global peers after unexpected election announcement.
The 30-share BSE Sensex rallied 282 points in morning after a three-day consolidation and on hopes of normal monsoon this year but gradually erased all its gains in afternoon as the day progressed. The index was down 94.56 points at 29,319.10.
The 50-share NSE Nifty touched an intraday high of 9,217.90 and low of 9,095.45, before closing tad above psychological 9100-mark. The index fell 34.15 points to 9,105.15.
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Howard failed to corral the one target he saw -- which came on the last play of the game -- in Thursday's 19-14 loss to the Patriots.
After flashing with a 58-yard touchdown in a Week 4 win against the Giants, Howard was disappointingly uninvolved until Jameis Winston targeted him with a last-gasp pass at the goal line as time expired. The throw came up short, leaving the rookie without a catch for the first time in his four-game NFL career, even as he played 41 snaps. Despite the fact that the Bucs have plenty of mouths to feed on offense, the fact that Howard has just three receptions for 38 yards -- outside of his aforementioned scoring play -- through the quarter point of Tampa's season is significantly underwhelming. The 2017 first-round pick will look to finally break out against the Cardinals in Week 6.
Two people have been charged after South Simcoe Police say an assault rifle and about 25 grand worth of cocaine was seized. Officers took search warrants to two Bradford homes Thursday, as part of a month long investigation into Bradford drug trafficking. Two people were arrested, a 52-year-old man and 51-year-old woman, and the pair face Trafficking and Firearms charges.
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Have conditions in the real economy altered dramatically in the last two months?
Have conditions in the real economy altered dramatically in the last two months?
After last week’s monetary policy statement, several analysts have commented on the revisions in inflation expectations of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) between April and June: From 4.5 per cent in the first half of 2017-18 then to 2 to 3.5 per cent now; the corresponding numbers for the second half are 5 and 3.5 to 4.5. (Lest we forget, the inflation target is 4 per cent +/- 2 per cent). The chief economic advisor (CEA) has been quoted as saying that “inflation forecast errors by the RBI have been large and systematically one-sided in overstating (future) ...
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Former 2 term cave spring supervisor in Roanoke County intends to seek the Democratic nomination for the 6th district congressional seat. Charlotte Moore is expected to officially announce on Tuesday at the South County Library. She needs 1,000 signatures by March 29th. There will be a June primary. At least 2 candidates have announced so far.
SALT LAKE CITY — Sedrick Barefield led five Utah starters in double figures with 17 points and the Utes hit 14 3-pointers en route to a 95-71 victory over LSU on Monday night in the first round of the NIT.
Utah scored the first four points of the game and built a 21-point first-quarter lead after a 19-2 run — with eight points from Barefield. The Utes' lead reached 27 points in the second quarter before LSU closed the half on an 8-0 run to pull to 47-30. Utah shot 63 per cent from the field in the half, including 7 of 14 from 3-point range.
Justin Bibbins added 16 points, hitting four 3-pointers, for Utah (21-11). Gabe Bealer added three 3s and 13 points
Freshman Tremont Waters had 19 points, eight assists and four steals for LSU (18-15). Skylar Mays added 16 points and senior Aaron Epps scored 12.
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Attention Spongebob Squarepants fans who also love Big Sean: the show’s curmudgeonly antagonist Squidward raps “Bounce Back” in a new video.
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The clip matches footage from the popular children’s animated series with Big Sean’s provocative lyrics.
It’s a perfect hump day distraction. Watch the silly parody here:
Photo by Kelly Sullivan: Seattle Brain Cancer Walk cofounder Kim Hogle sits outside her Monroe home on Friday, April 7. Seattle Brain Cancer Walk cofounder Kim Hogle wanted the money to stay in Seattle. The Monroe resident felt the thousands of patients who live in the region could use the dollars raised through an annual community event.
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Dolphins running back Kenyan Drake on his big game
Kenyan Drake, Miami Dolphins RB talks to the media about his first 100 yard game as they defeat the Denver Broncos.
Tolo News: A renewed attempt at finding a peaceful end to the lingering unrest in conflict-ridden Afghanistan held in Moscow on Wednesday, the Russian foreign ministry has announced. The Afghan Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has said that the consultative meeting on Afghanistan in Moscow is a positive step in promoting regional cooperation and solidarity in the war against terrorism. Moscow has hosted at least two meetings on Afghanistan in less than two months in a bid to bring the much-awaited Afghan peace negotiation process between the government and the Taliban group back on track. The Taliban has long continued its armed struggle against the central government in Kabul. The six nations talks include representatives from Afghanistan, Pakistan, Russia, India, China and Iran where they will discuss the situation in Afghanistan. Click here to read more (external link).
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At least 50 people sustained minor injuries after what onlookers described as a 'tornado' caused extensive damage in the Vaal Marina area in Midvaal on Monday.
According to ER24, when paramedics arrived on the scene they found extensive damage caused by the severe wind.
Rooftops were blown off and power lines were damaged. At least 50 patients sustained minor injuries. Half of the patients were treated on the scene and a total of 25 patients were transported to hospital for further medical care.
Videos and images of the 'tornado' and subsequent destruction flooded social media:
The two state-of-the-art cranes arrived in Hull in February, and are 50m high
It has been more than three months since ABP's new cranes - worth £10.5m - arrived in Hull.
The 600-tonne, 50m-high pieces of equipment dominate the skyline in and around the city's docks, and were shipped into Hull in February.
Hull Live's business reporter Phil Winter was given the chance to scale one of the enormous cranes - and the views from the top did not disappoint.
With a view of the docks and Siemens Gamesa's factory in one direction, and the Saltend Chemicals Park the other, the cranes also provide a stunning view out into the River Humber.
ABP has committed to invest a total of £50m in its container terminals on the Humber, located in Immingham and Hull, in response to continued growth in demand. Simon Bird, ABP Humber director, said: "This major investment underlines our confidence in the future as growth in our container business looks set to continue in the years ahead."
About Forget Me Not Club
Blackfriars Settlement runs this club for people who have memory problems or are concerned about their memory to meet for a fun session "to exercise our brain and feed our memory", do a crossword and a memory game, sing a song, share stories over a cup of tea and a piece of cake.
The dream of many guys is to own a bar, and for many women a gift shop is a goal. Either of those businesses take luck, and a lot of hard work, but it helps to have a good idea to set you apart.
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Want to gather up the family to go see holiday light displays — but not quite sure where to go?
The map below allows readers to submit their favorite spots around the Roaring Fork Valley that would make the Griswolds proud. Check back later to see all the spots fellow readers have recommended to plan your own festival of lights.
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MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — An 11-year-old boy is in the hospital after he was struck by a car outside of a school in Alexandria Tuesday afternoon.
According to Alexandria police, officers responded at 2:30 p.m. on May 29 to the call of a pedestrian hit by a car on Voyager Driver near Voyager Elementary School.
When officers arrived, they found the child being attended to by bystanders. He was treated and taken by ambulance to the Douglas County Hospital, and later transferred to Children’s Hospital in Minneapolis.
The driver involved in the incident, a 23-year-old man from Alexandria, stopped and spoke with officers. Other witnesses spoke with police, too.
Police say it appears the child attempted to cross the road where there was no marked crosswalk.
The crash is under investigation.
Alanis Morissette was the victim of burglars who made off with millions of dollars worth of her jewels.
The 42-year-old’s Los Angeles home was robbed recently and the crooks made off with $2 million worth of jewelry, reports TMZ.
Sources told the website it’s unclear whether or not anything else was stolen from the “You Oughta Know” singer’s residence — which is located in the affluent West LA neighborhood of Brentwood, where Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman were murdered in 1994.
Fortunately, Morissette was not home at the time of the robbery.
A rep for the singer did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
This article originally appeared in Page Six.
DENVER — The San Diego Padres have placed first baseman Eric Hosmer on the family medical leave list.
The Padres hope to have him back in the lineup Friday, manager Andy Green said before Tuesday’s game against the Colorado Rockies.
Green said only that Hosmer “had some things he needed to go home and take care of. Respecting his privacy and his family’s wishes, we’ll just kind of leave it at that right now.”
In addition, the team selected the contract of left-hander Eric Lauer from Triple-A El Paso. He will start Tuesday.
To make room for Lauer, San Diego designated lefty Buddy Baumann for assignment.
Lauer was a first-round pick of the Padres in 2016. He was 2-1 with a 3.00 ERA in three starts for El Paso.
NEW YORK (WFLA) — Police in New York City are looking for two suspects caught on camera attacking a deli clerk with avocados and bananas, leaving the victim with a broken jaw.
Police released surveillance video of the incident in hopes of finding the two men.
The attack happened on Memorial Day after the 21-year-old deli clerk tried to kick the two suspects out of the store for causing a scene.
The suspects apparently got angry when a deli worker who didn’t speak English couldn’t understand them when they were ordering food.
Both men are seen on surveillance video picking up avocados, then bananas, and hurling them at the worker who tried to kick them out. They also smashed watermelons and threw other items before leaving the store.
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A crisp chill could be felt along Colorado Boulevard in the hours before the Rose Parade began, as temperatures dipped into the 40s.
But the ever-prepared members of Fullerton's New Wine Church were ready: lining up air mattresses back-to-back — an essential shield to ward off the frigid bite of the sidewalk from sheets and blankets.
"We left from church, and came out here by 11 to get a spot," said Bennie Howlin.
"We try to get this spot every year because there's a 24-hour movie theater, a 24-hour Rite Aid with a restroom that the kids can go to and the stands are right there."
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Flyers forward Wayne Simmonds dropped his gloves for a fight with Ducks defenseman Kevin Bieksa and ended up being led off of the ice without his shirt.
FIGHT! @kbieksa3 and Simmonds drop the gloves just 1:35 into this one! #LetsGoDucks — Anaheim Ducks (@AnaheimDucks) January 2, 2017
Seconds into the fight, Simmonds’ helmet popped off and then his jersey started to slip off, prompting the game’s play-by-play announcer to comment: “That is not a good thing.”
The Ducks won in overtime, 4-3.
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ROME Feb 13 The leader of Italy's ruling Democratic Party (PD) said on Monday the government should row back on a commitment to the European Commission that it would raise excise duties to cut the budget deficit.
Economy Minister Pier Carlo Padoan said in a Feb. 1 letter to the Commission that Rome would adopt extra deficit cuts for this year, as demanded by Brussels, by hiking indirect taxes and excise duties, as well as efforts to combat tax evasion. [nL5N1FM6Z4
PD leader Matteo Renzi, who was prime minister until December, told a party meeting that Paolo Gentiloni's government should correct the deficit by encouraging economic growth, "not by raising excise duties."
(Reporting by Gavin Jones, editing by Steve Scherer)
April 24 (Reuters) - Freeport-McMoRan Inc:
* WILL USE EXCESS CASH TO PAY DOWN DEBT; ALSO ASSESSING NUMBER OF FUTURE INVESTMENTS - CHIEF EXECUTIVE RICHARD ADKERSON
* INDONESIA ENVIRONMENT MINISTRY‘S NEW ENVIRONMENTAL CLAIMS REGARDING FREEPORT‘S GRASBERG MINE ARE “SHOCKING” AND “DISAPPOINTING” - FREEPORT CEO
* INDONESIA GOVT REMAINS IN TALKS WITH RIO TINTO ON BUYING ITS 40 PERCENT STAKE IN GRASBERG MINE CONTRACT - FREEPORT CEO
* INDONESIA‘S ENVIRONMENTAL CLAIMS HAVE NO IMPACT ON FREEPORT‘S VALUATION OF ITS GRASBERG MINE - FREEPORT CEO
* FREEPORT‘S CEO SAYS BELIEVES INDONESIA‘S NEW ENVIRONMENTAL DECREES ARE POLITICALLY MOTIVATED; INSISTS MINE TAILINGS ARE BENIGN
* FREEPORT CEO SAYS THERE IS RISK NEW CONTRACT OF WORK WITH INDONESIA GETS DELAYED DUE TO 2019 INDONESIA PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting by Nicole Mordant)
HONG KONG, April 28 China Everbright International said on Friday an offering of shares of its greentech subsidiary has been priced been at HK$5.40 each, near the mid-point of an indicative range, valuing the business at HK$10.8 billion ($1.39 billion).
The energy and infrastructure firm has planned to spin off and separately list its China Everbright Greentech Ltd unit. It is selling up to 644 million shares, or about 30 percent of the unit. The indicative range was HK$5.18-HK$5.90 per share.
Trading in shares of the greentech unit will begin in Hong Kong on May 8.
Last year, China Everbright International had said that a spin-off and listing of the unit would increase its operational and financial transparency. ($1 = 7.7805 Hong Kong dollars) (Reporting by Donny Kwok; Editing by Muralikumar Anantharaman)
China capable of forestalling systemic risks: Premier Li
Premier Li Keqiang said Tuesday China is capable of forestalling systemic financial risks, ruling out the possibility of such risks in the country.
"The fundamentals of the Chinese economy are sound and the financial sector is stable," Li told a press conference after the conclusion of the annual session of China's national legislature.
A look at the evolution of US Tiki pop culture (VIDEO)
LOS ANGELES, Oct 7 ― “The Art of Tiki” exhibition is opening in Los Angeles and depicts the progression of Tiki culture in America since it was first embraced by US soldiers stationed in the South Pacific during World War Two. ― Reuters
New exhibition, ‘The Art of Tiki’ explores the development of Tiki pop culture in America since it was first introduced in the 1950s. ― Reuters pic
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Sanitation workers who led a strike that brought Martin Luther King Jr. to Memphis, Tennessee, in 1968 have helped break ground on a memorial plaza honoring their struggle and the civil rights leader’s legacy.
The aged sanitation workers, some of whom still work for Memphis’ Public Works department, used shovels to toss dirt into a pile at a ceremony Monday introducing the design for the I Am a Man Plaza at the historic Clayborn Temple.
The plaza will remind visitors of the strike in which sanitation workers called for higher pay and better working conditions. King came to Memphis to support the workers. He was killed on a hotel balcony on April 4, 1968.
The plaza’s name comes from “I Am A Man” placards held by marchers during the strike.
Star Wars: The Last Jedi officially hits theaters on Dec. 15. But if you're like us and can't wait for the premiere, you can get your fix by following the cast on Twitter and Instagram. Sadly, Daisy Ridley, Oscar Isaac, and Adam Driver aren't on social media, but there are plenty of other stars who are, like John Boyega, Mark Hamill, and Lupita Nyong'o. Keep reading and get ready to click "follow."
Russia promises to retaliate against the U.S. over new sanctions. In a separate development, Mueller subpoenas the Trump Organization.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Toymaker Mattel Inc. is warning that its holiday sales are being hurt by the struggles of some of its key brands and by retailers tightening their inventories.
The outlook, made in a regulatory filing Monday, comes two weeks before Christmas and marks the latest in a string of challenges for the nation’s largest toy retailer.
Mattel’s brands include Barbie, Hot Wheels and Fisher-Price. It says it expects its gross sales for the full year to decline in the at least mid-to-high single percentage range compared to last year.
The company based in El Segundo, California, has struggled with children’s increasing penchant toward technology.
Emotional Greenway Gets Game Ball After Vikings Win Season Finale
Mount Vernon Native May Have Played His Final NFL Game
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN — After stating earlier in the year that his eleventh NFL season would be his last, Mount Vernon Chad Greenway recanted and said he’d wait till after the season to decide whether or not to retire.
However, after the Vikings won their regular season finale over the Chicago Bears, Greenway had the look of a man who had played his last game.
Minnesota defeated Chicago 38-10 at US Bank Stadium on Sunday afternoon to complete an 8-8 season. Greenway logged two tackles (one solo) at the linebacker spot for which he’s been a fixture at for nearly a decade. Following the game head coach Mike Zimmer gave Greenway the game ball and he addressed the team. Click on the video viewer to hear him speak.
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TROY, Ala. (AP) - Wesley Person scored 18 points, Jordon Varnado had 17 and Troy defeated rival South Alabama 80-63 on Saturday for the Trojans' first season sweep of the Jaguars since 2009-10.
Varnado added eight rebounds, four assists and three blocks while Person made four 3-pointers. Alex Hicks scored 14 points, B.J. Miller 13 and Kevin Baker had 11 points and 10 rebounds off the bench for his first career double. The Trojans (10-13, 4-6 Sun Belt) made 10 3-pointers.
Trhae Mitchell and Josh Ajayi scored 17 points apiece for South Alabama (11-12, 4-6) with Rodrick Sikes adding 12.
A 9-0 run with seven points from Miller late in the first half gave the Trojans the lead for good. Leading 61-53 with 8:35 remaining in the game, Troy used a 13-2 run to put the game away.
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Whether you want to meet someone new, think you have what it takes to charm the "Flirty 30" or just want the chance to win a date on the Isle of Fernandos, this is your chance.
The hit ITV1 dating show is now on the search for single lads and ladies who want to look for love on national television.
Hosted by Paddy McGuinness the show sees single men try and impress 30 women who turn their lights off when they decide the potential suitor is a dud.
If they are lucky the men will get to pick one of the girls still interested in them to take on an incredible date in Fernandos (aka Tenerife).
The show, which has become known for Paddy McGuinness' catchphrase 'no likey, no lighty' is taking applications until October.
If you want to apply for the new series, visit the Take Me Out application page of the ITV website .
First: Start – or re-start – things on a Monday. Studies show that we’re more likely to commit ourselves to change – and to stick with it – if we have a chance to start with a clean slate – like on the first day of the year. And every Monday is the start of a new week – which means, we have 52 chances a year to tackle a new goal. That’s why studies show that Monday is the most popular day for starting diets and stopping smoking.
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — Cullman County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying a robbery suspect, according to a release from the department.
The suspect is a male that was reportedly driving a gray or light blue Chevrolet truck from the early ’90’s. The man pictured is a suspect in the early morning robbery of the Jet-Pep Gas station in Good Hope.
Anyone with any information is asked to call Ryan Hogeland at 256-734-0342, or to send the department a message at their Facebook page.
Feb 14 Cochlear Ltd :
* Cochlear ltd says half-year profit attributable to members A$111.367 million versus A$94.0 million last year
* For fy17, cochlear continues to expect net profit to be within a range of $210-225 million, an increase of around 10-20% on fy16
* Hy total revenue A$ 609.2 million versus A$558.1 million
* Cochlear continues to target a dividend payout ratio of around 70% of net profit
* Chinese central government tender units now expected to be below fy16 levels with next tender expected during q3 for second half 2017
* Expect research and development expenditure for fy17 to be similar to fy16
* Forecasting a weighted average AUD/USD fx rate of 75 cents for fy17 versus 73 cents in fy16
* Directors declared an interim dividend of $1.30 per security Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
SEOUL, April 12 Daily net trading in shares on South Korea's main stock exchange by three major categories of investors as of 0811 GMT, in billions of South Korean won (a negative figure indicates net selling): FOREIGNERS INSTITUTIONS RETAIL April 12 *67.4 -93.1 24.8 ^April 11 -126.6 97.8 31.4 April 10 -54.1 -4.5 6.4 April 7 -77.9 103.1 10.4 April 6 -90.5 -117.9 168.3 April 5 -7.6 -167.2 128 April 4 -101.6 -123.5 179.4 April 3 -22.0 31.2 -59.3 March 31 25.7 32.9 -111.0 March 30 89.4 -169.2 65.6 March 29 -61.8 -26.4 36.8 March 28 20.7 -81.8 1.9 March 27 36.4 -104.7 16.7 March 24 -89.1 220.7 -186.8 March 23 52.6 18.2 -128.4 Month to date -412.9 -274.1 489.4 Year to date 5,039.6 -5,222.1 -2,196.8 * Foreign investors turned net buyers after seven consecutive sessions of selling. ^ April 11 figures revised. ($1 = 1,138.2400 won) (Reporting by Jeongeun Lee)
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Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love is active for tonight's matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks, interim coach Larry Drew announced before the game.
Love has not played since Jan. 29 because of a broken left hand, but had been targeting a date this week as a potential comeback. According to Drew, Love participated in shootaround this morning and will be on a minutes restriction during the game.
The return of Love comes on the same day coach Tyronn Lue announced he was taking a leave of absence from the team to address his health concerns.
Kyle Korver, Cedi Osman, Rodney Hood, Larry Nance Jr. and Tristan Thompson all remain out for the Cavaliers.
The Odessa Police Department is working a fatal crash near Loop 338 and Mecca Street.
According to police, the crash involving an 18-wheeler and a Volkswagen happened around 10 a.m. Wednesday.
Northbound traffic on Loop 338 and University is currently being diverted.
Avoid the area if possible.
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CLEAR LAKE, Lake - As the Winter Dance Party events continue throughout the weekend in Clear Lake, those in attendance are making sure to check out local businesses in the area.
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Rebecca Friend is from Minneapolis and retired two years ago.
She has always wanted to attend the Winter Dance Party in Clear Lake and this year she was able to check it off of her bucket list with help from her friends.
They made a stop by the Clear Lake Arts Center and got the opportunity to look at some artwork showcasing Buddy Holly.
Friend says visiting the local businesses in the area has been a great experience.
“We went to besides the dances the antique store, a little restaurant called seven, which is so cute I would recommend that to anybody and I am just having a great time.”
Local businesses are also seeing success from the Winter Dance Party.
The education coordinator at the Clear Lake Arts Center says they've seen a huge increase in sales
Wike seeks ‘true federalism’ in Nigeria
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By Benjie B. Talisic May 31,2018
Five persons were arrested for illegal possession and selling of drugs in Barangay Ermita, Cebu City past 9 p.m. Wednesday, May 30.
Senior Insp. Jhon Kareem, Carbon police station precinct commander, identified the suspect as Ruel Diamon, 47, and his wife Marcia Diamon, 45; Maricel Gentpa, 41; Mary Christ Cabahug, 26; and Jhon Oliver Limoco.
Kareem said that several complaints from concerned citizens prompted them to conduct an intensified patrol operation in the area.
Police yielded 23 small-sized sachets of suspected shabu from the suspects worth P16,284, and drug paraphernalia.
Suspects are now detained at carbon police precinct pending the filing of charges against them.
Authorities unsure of boat driver in crash that killed 3
CAMDEN, Mo. (AP) — Authorities say a Kansas man who initially was said to be the driver of a boat that crashed on the Lake of the Ozarks — killing three of his friends — was not the driver.
The Camden County prosecutor's office said Wednesday Hayden Frazier of Overland Park, Kansas, was a passenger when the boat hit a rock bluff on the Lake of the Ozarks May 19.
The Kansas City Star reports the prosecutor's office would not provide information on who was driving the boat.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol also changed its accident report to say the boat's driver is unknown.
Those killed were 23-year-old Joseph LeMark and 24-year-old Daniel Lewis, both of Overland Park, and 21-year-old Hailey Hochanadel, of Olathe.
Frazier and 21-year-old Ashley Lamb, of Olathe, were injured.
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Mahmoud Al Habbash, an advisor to Abbas on religious affairs, said the bill clearly shows that Israel is going ahead with its aggression on the Palestinian people and keeps challenging the world’s will and the international law which allows free worshipping.
Pakistan, Yemen agree on education promotion
Islamabad: Pakistan and Yemen have agreed to finalise exchange programmes in the fields of education and culture.
The understanding came during a meeting between deputy chairman of the Planning Commission Sartaj Aziz and Yemeni Ambassador Mutahhir Al-Ash'abi here on Thursday. The deputy chairman of the Planning Commission told the visitor that Pakistan will provide higher education opportunities to Yemeni students on priority basis.
He said people of the two countries will be able to avail better opportunities to come closer through exchange programs. The Yemeni ambassador said his country wants to strengthen the existing cultural relationship with Pakistan. He also informed Sartaj Aziz about the latest situation of his country.
F1’s official tyre supplier wants a full day of official winter testing to take place on a wet track.
There will be only eight days of official running in Barcelona before Melbourne, and teams are traditionally nervous in the winter about losing pre-season mileage due to rain.
Indeed, Pirelli chief Paul Hembery chuckled that his biggest fear for the forthcoming testing is "snow".
But with the big rules changes for 2017, including the physically much bigger tyres, Pirelli F1 manager Mario Isola said the Italian brand actually wants some wet running.
"With a greater footprint, the possibility of aquaplaning increases," he is quoted by the Spanish sports daily Marca.
"That is why we have asked the FIA that the fourth day of the first week of testing in Montmelo be on a wet track, so that we can continue to develop.
"On the other side the bigger tyres this year will clear more water and I hope the performance of the intermediate and extreme rain tyres is getting better," Isola added.
For many Americans, President Obama's announcement of sanctions against Russia last week brought home a shocking realization that Russia is using hybrid warfare in an aggressive attempt to disrupt and undermine our democracy. But for many Europeans, this is old news.
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Transportation Group Of The Year: Gibson Dunn
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 3:53 PM EST) -- Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP last year was the driving force behind legal victories for BNSF Railway Co. in a forum shopping showdown and the Association of American Railroads in a constitutional battle over regulatory authority, steering the firm right into a spot on Law360's Transportation Groups of the Year.
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If you love The Beatles, the closest you might get to the band in its heyday is a trip to the desert to see The Fab Four at Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa on Friday, March 9.
With an uncanny resemblance and sound to the iconic group, the tribute act takes audiences on a sonic time warp performing hits such as “Revolution,” “I Want to Hold Your Hand,” “Help!” and “Can’t Buy Me Love.”
8 p.m. Friday, March 9, Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa, 32250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. $25-$35. 888-999-1995, hotwatercasino.com.
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull could be heard on a leaked audio tape mocking President Trump during an address to journalists which is usually off the record, News.com.au reported.
A politics editor at 9 News reportedly decided to reveal the tape after Wednesday’s Parliament House’s annual Mid-Winter Ball.
“It was beautiful,” Turnbull could reportedly be heard saying. “It was the most beautifully putting-me-at-ease ever.”
Turnbull was reportedly joking about his now-famous phone call with Trump. He went on to joke about how he is doing at the polls.
"The Donald and I, we are winning and winning in the polls. We are winning so much, we are winning, we are winning like we have never won before," he said.
The report went on to say that Turnbull could be heard joking about the Russian probe.
“I have this Russian guy… Believe me, it’s true, it is true.”
Turnbull has not issued a comment since the leak.
Police have issued international arrest warrants for three Albanian nationals over the murder last month of a 19-year-old man in the northern Athens suburb of Maroussi.
The suspects, aged 23, 24 and 33, were also charged with the attempted murder of the victim’s three friends.
According to police, the 19-year-old was fatally stabbed by the 23-year-old. All three suspects have criminal records.
Meanwhile an Athens court on Tuesday sentenced three men and one woman, accused of murdering pawnbroker Giorgos Kotsilidis in 2013, to life imprisonment.
The murder of 30-year-old Kotsilidis, which took place in the suburb of Dafni, became known as the “crime via Facebook” because the woman used the social media site to arrange a meeting with the victim at his home where he was subsequently robbed and killed.
The four made off with 139,000 euros and 2 kilos of jewelry.
I meet Ganesh Devy in his room at the India International Centre (IIC). We still have some time before we can go to the restaurant at IIC where our table is booked, so we decide to stay put in his room and begin the conversation. The first thing that he says amazes me. “We met last on September 5, 2013. So it has been four years and three days.” He is right — I later checked. How does he remember this, I wonder. But I am to be more befuddled by his ability to remember later in the interview. Devy is arguably India’s foremost linguist. For the better ...
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A band of thieves walked right into the arms of police after stealing more than $2200 worth of goods from a Seattle Costco.
Tory Lanez gives an update on the follow up to I Told You. He posted on his Twitter early today and said his “Second album 90% done”.
Second album 90% done … — Tory Lanez #SWAVEY (@torylanez) June 14, 2017
Tory Lanez who recently squashed his beef with Drake. With the beef between Drake behind him could we be getting a Drake and Tory Lanez collabo for his new album.
We just have to wait and see what Tory Lanez cooks up to the follow up to I Told You.
March 28 Aradigm Corp
* Aradigm announces fourth quarter 2016 and full year financial results
* Q4 loss per share $0.54
* Aradigm Corp - company recorded $125,000 in revenue in Q4 of 2016 compared with $35,000 in revenue in Q4 of 2015
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The White House said on 5 October it welcomed efforts by both political parties to address the use of bump stock gun accessories, which enable rifles to be turned into rapid-fire weapons, following the Las Vegas mass shooting.
(CNN) As flash floods ripped through Ellicott City, Angelina Brannigan was trapped inside her clothing boutique screaming for help. Across the street, another woman heard her and called 911.
"She's right now standing on top of her counter screaming," the woman told a dispatcher. "She's screaming at the top of her lungs."
A series of 911 calls released by the Howard County Police on Tuesday detailed the chaos and fear after a massive storm triggered flash floods in Ellicott City on Sunday, killing an Army National Guardsman.
As water quickly flooded buildings and upended cars, police say, 911 dispatchers received more than 1,100 calls and emergency responders conducted 300 rescues.
Brannigan was rescued after she broke her storefront window, letting some water flow out of the building, she wrote on Facebook.
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Second-time U.S. senatorial candidate Chris McDaniel slammed the record of incumbent Roger Wicker at a campaign rally in Gulfport.
Welcome to our live coverage of Theresa May announcing a snap General Election.
Theresa May has called a snap general election on June 8, claiming that divisions at Westminster risked hampering the Brexit negotiations.
The Prime Minister will require the support of two-thirds of MPs to go to the country, with a vote scheduled in the Commons on Wednesday.
The move stunned Westminster, as Mrs May and Number 10 have repeatedly insisted she would not seek a general election before the scheduled 2020 poll.
But Mrs May, who has a fragile working majority of just 17 in the Commons, said she wanted "unity" at Westminster as talks on Brexit begin in earnest with the European Union.
But Mrs May could call an early election if two-thirds of MPs in the Commons vote for it and Jeremy Corbyn has previously indicated Labour would support such a move.
In March Downing Street strenuously denied Mrs May would call a vote before 2020.
Follow our live coverage of the announcement here:
Former Barcelona star Neymar has congratulated Paulinho on joining the Catalan side, telling his compatriot, "I hope you are as happy as I was."
Barcelona confirmed the signing of the 29-year-old from Guangzhou Evergrande for €40 million Monday.
Barca signing Paulinho is embarrassing
The former Tottenham midfielder was the club's first signing since the world-record €222m sale of Neymar to Paris Saint-Germain earlier this month.
Irmão, todo sucesso do mundo pra você .. espero que você seja muito feliz como eu fui aí tamo junto ✌🏽🤙🏽 @paulinhop8 A post shared by Nj 🇧🇷 👻 neymarjr (@neymarjr) on Aug 14, 2017 at 5:21am PDT
Taking to Instagram, Neymar told his Brazil team-mate: "Brother, all the fortunes of the world for you ... I hope you are as happy as I was."
Barca face Real Madrid in the second leg of the Spanish Super Cup on Wednesday, with Paulinho set to be unveiled Thursday.
LEEDS, Ala. — Police say an Alabama man has been fatally shot after he began firing at officers.
Leeds police Chief Ronald Reaves told AL.com the man was killed Thursday night when he opened fire despite instructions to put down his weapon. Reaves says an officer fired two rounds at the man before he died at the scene. No officers were hurt.
The deceased man’s name has not been released. The officer who fired the gun is on administrative leave until an investigation is complete. The races of the men were not available.
The officers had been called out about a dog being shot and were talking to witnesses when they heard gunfire. After going toward the sounds, they found an armed man who lived in the area.
State investigators and the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office are assisting with the probe.
GARDAI have warned the public to be “streetwise” after incidents of mobile phone snatching in Limerick.
In one case, gardai said a young man was sitting outside Colbert station with his phone in his hand when a youth ran up and snatched his phone.
“The youth was well gone before the unfortunate young man could even react,” said a garda spokesperson.
Another phone was snatched from a man who was waiting at a premises to have his phone repaired, gardai said.
“The best advice is to keep your phone out of sight in your pocket and locked. If you must use it to step into a shop or somewhere you consider safe, be streetwise,” said the spoksperson.
“You must also be alert to your surroundings and pay attention to who is close to you. Also know your IMEI number this can be found by simply typing in *#06#.”
More than a dozen dogs are now in the care of Pueblo Animal Services after several arrests in a suspected dog fighting ring.
The investigation started in January and was initiated by Animal Law Enforcement Officers in the 1400 block of E. Beech Street. Pueblo Police were able to gather enough evidence for a search warrant which was served on Thursday, February 1st.
(73-year-old Jerry Dewayne Grady)
A total of five people were arrested, three were taken into custody on active arrest warrants. Two of the suspects, 73-year-old Jerry Dewayne Grady and 35-year-old Armando Eloy Vigil are charged with animal fighting, which is a class 5 felony.
(35-year-old Armando Eloy Vigil)
The 19 dogs are of varying breeds and will stay with animal services as the case makes its way through the court system.
Allison Murray was arrested by Suffield Police for family violence (Suffield PD)
Suffield Police arrested a woman after a family violence incident that happened in April.
According to Suffield Police, Allison Murray, aka Elizabeth Anne Godek, 42, is accused of assaulting the victim by grabbing the victim around the throat and leaving visible bruising.
On Wednesday, at around 11 a.m., Murray was arrested at an apartment in Hartford by members of the United States Marshal Service and the Hartford Police Fugitive Task Force.
Police have been attempted to locate Murray since the incident happened.
Murray was charged with third-degree assault and disorderly conduct.
Murray was held on $1,000 bond and will appear in Enfield court on Thursday.
Suffield Police said anyone needing resources for domestic violence can contact the Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence or the Network Against Domestic Violence of North Central Connecticut.
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Dog attacks family trying to dress it in sweater, 3 hurt
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Police in Florida say an angry dog sent three people to the hospital after one tried to put a sweater on it.
Tampa police say the pit bull mix named Scarface bit a 52-year-old woman who was trying to dress him on Friday and her husband was attacked while trying to pull the dog off of her. Police say the couple's 22-year-old son was attacked while trying to stop the dog by stabbing it in the neck and head.
The three people escaped the house and left the dog in the backyard.
TYLER – Tyler police are investigating a shooting near Fun Forest Park. It happened around 6:15 this evening on Forest Avenue. Initial reports are more than one person has been injured. We will have more information when it becomes available.
Poster children for the “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure” idiom, Joe Pickett and Nick Prueher have found their calling through the Found Footage Festival. In the touring stage show, the comedic duo guide audiences through their latest oddball VHS offerings culled from thrift stores and garage sales, as well as warehouses and dumpsters across the country. Their eighth edition features such gems as outtakes and on-air bloopers from 20 years of North Dakota local news, a collection of satanic panic videos from the 1980s show highlights from the archives of Prueher’s former boss, David Letterman — gems that the festival inherited when the late-night host retired. The festival’s latest iteration stops at The Grey Eagle on Friday, Dec. 15, at 9 p.m. $12. thegreyeagle.com. Photo of Prueher, left, and Pickett courtesy of Found Footage Festival
Boxing - James DeGale & Badou Jack Head-to-Head Press Conference - Highline Ballroom, New York City, United States of America - 12/1/17 Floyd Mayweather during the press conference Action Images via Reuters / Andrew Couldridge Nov 12, 2016; New York, NY, USA; Conor McGregor celebrates after defeating Eddie Alvarez in their lightweight title bout during UFC 205 at Madison Square Garden. PHOTO: Reuters/ Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports Nov 12, 2016; New York, NY, USA; Conor McGregor celebrates with his two championship belts after defeating Eddie Alvarez in their lightweight title bout during UFC 205 at Madison Square Garden.
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#tbt to when I cried at our wedding and @daxshepard thought it was really funny. A post shared by kristen bell (@kristenanniebell) on Jan 26, 2017 at 12:19pm PST
Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard are one of Hollywood's most beloved couples, and this week, Kristen shared some thoughtful relationship advice that doesn't sugarcoat it. During a Reddit AMA, one fan said how much they appreciate Kristen's realistic take on long-term relationships, asking whether she had any tips for other couples. "Try hard. It's uncomfortable, but worth it," Kristen said. "Also BE VULNERABLE. No one does it right. So forgive. And then be vulnerable again."
Her thoughtful advice echoes Dax's comments about their marriage from earlier this year, when he said they visited a therapist early on in their relationship to make sure they communicated well. Hence their sweet relationship story, and the couple's hilarious, adorable moments in the spotlight.
April 3 The European Central Bank will allot 13.8 billion euros ($14.7 billion) to banks at its weekly refinancing operation, less than the 14.8 billion euros maturing from last week, a Reuters poll found on Monday. Forecasts in the poll of 20 euro money market traders ranged from 10.0 billion to 15.0 billion euros for the operation. ALLOTMENT ONE-WEEK MEDIAN 13.8 MEAN 13.3 MODE 15.0 HIGHEST 15.0 LOWEST 10.0 COUNT 20 GUIDE TO EUROPEAN CENTRAL BANK ANNOUNCEMENTS ANNOUNCEMENTS ON ECB OPEN MARKET OPERATIONS ECB WEBSITE www.ecb.int ($1 = 0.9381 euros) (Reporting by Vartika Sahu; Polling by Kailash Bathija)
This weekend I called one of our Iowa legislators, Norlin Mommsen, and told him my concerns for the proposed changes to Chapter 20. I told him he needed to vote "no" to these changes and that if he didn't, I would remember it at election time. I have since found out that apparently, in his opinion, this was threatening to him. First of all, when I tried to call him I didn’t get through or even have an opportunity to leave a message. Then this morning I was finally able to leave a quick message. I said, “I am Mary Jo Petersen and I would like you to give me a call back to talk about the changes to Chapter 20. Please vote no. If you don’t, I will remember at the election.”
Chautauqua has run out of time to make his return in the William Reid Stakes with the champion sprinter missing a jump-out at Flemington.
After refusing thee times to leave the barriers in trials in Sydney, Chautauqua has been ordered to trial twice before he races again.
One of those was to be in a jump-out at Flemington on Friday but Hawkes Racing decided instead send him to the Cranbourne trials on Monday, four days before the Group One William Reid at Moonee Valley.
"Chautauqua is very well in himself but we have decided that he will NOT Jump Out @FlemingtonVRC He will now have an Official Barrier trial on Monday 18th March @CranTurfClub" Hawkes Racing said on Twitter.
The seven-year-old has won the TJ Smith Stakes a record three times and will be aimed at the 1200m-race again at Randwick on April 7.
A lucky puppy has been rescued from being trapped in a car engine in America.
A couple in South Florida were shocked to find a puppy stuck in the engine of their car.
The dog could have been in the engine for up to 10 miles before the car's owners noticed there was something wrong and stopped to investigate.
The emergency services were able to pull the dog out without hurting it.
No one knows how the dog got in there or how long it had been there.
See the puppy being rescued.
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Only one name now stands between Ohio State senior guard Kelsey Mitchell and the women's basketball scoring record.
During Monday night's NCAA Tournament second-round game vs. Central Michigan, Mitchell passes Jackie Stiles of Missouri State for second all-time in scoring. She needed 20 points to reach second prior to the game.
Mitchell took over second place with a steal and a layup in the fourth quarter on Monday's game.
She now trails only Kelsey Plum of Washington (3,527) for No. 1 on the all-time scoring list.
BREMERTON, Wash. — Deputies arrested three people suspected of breaking into three marijuana businesses overnight in Kitsap County.
According to the sheriff’s office, witnesses saw a car fleeing the scene of one of the burglaries and called 911. Dispatchers sent police to the location of the speeding car. Deputies began pursuing the car which then crashed in a ditch at Highway 16 and Tremont Avenue in Port Orchard.
Deputies used the help of a K9 to arrest the suspects — two adults and one juvenile — after a short chase on foot into the woods.
“Citizens working with law enforcement to make our community a safer place to live, work and visit.”
Investigators did not identify each of the businesses, but said they were marijuana shops in Gorst, Bremerton and on Charleston Beach Road.
April 24 (Reuters) - First Bancshares Inc:
* THE FIRST BANCSHARES, INC. REPORTS A 252.7% INCREASE IN NET INCOME AVAILABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS AND A 58.4% INCREASE IN OPERATING NET EARNINGS FOR THE FIRST QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 2018; DECLARES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND OF $0.05
* Q1 EARNINGS PER SHARE $0.34
* QTRLY NET INTEREST INCOME FOR Q1 OF 2018 WAS $16.4 MILLION, AN INCREASE OF $2.2 MILLION WHEN COMPARED TO Q1 OF 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
KABUL: Eklil Hakimi, Minister of Finance met Richard George Feakes, Ambassador of Australia to Kabul in his office here yesterday, a statement from the Ministry of Finance said.
Both sides discussed strengthening mutual ties, government’s future plans and activities, implementation and financing of development projects, cooperation on infrastructure, underground resources, conducting educational programs for government employees in Singapore and other friend countries, the statement added.
Meanwhile, the Minister of Finance thanked Australian government for its assistance for supporting Afghanistan’s development plans.
The High Court will rule on Monday on an application for the withdrawal of the capital charge against United States-based Guyanese Marcus Bisram, who is accused of the murder of Number 70 Village carpenter Faiyaz Narinedatt.
Bisram, who is currently in a US jail, is fighting extradition to Guyana, where he has been named a co-defendant in Narinedatt’s killing.
Justice Gino Persaud, who is hearing the application to have the charge quashed, yesterday heard from Bisram’s attorney Sanjeev Datadin, who vehemently argued that the charge is “without legal foundation, null, void, unreasonable and unfair.”
According to Datadin, the only evidence which the state purports to have against his client is a statement of its key witness, Chaman Chunilall, alleging to have heard Bisram saying words to the effect “kill him.”….
Following their defeat to Mayo last weekend, the Donegal Hurlers will take on Derry at O’Donnell Park on Sunday. Mickey McCann, the Donegal hurling manager,...
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Appalachian Trail Community is intended to engage community citizens and help local community members see the Trail as a resource and asset. The music festival is intended as a celebration of the relationship between the Appalachian Trail and the Boiling Springs community and surrounding area.
“We have a fantastic lineup of amazing musicians who donate their time and talent in support of the Trail. This year, our performers include Val Woods, Darrell Beam, Rivers, The Wild Hymns, Jack’s Back, LeBlanc & Messano, and Not Quite Rite.” tells Jane Gillwood, chair of the Boiling Springs Appalachian Trail Community.
The Event will take place June 18 at the Children’s Lake, Boiling Springs from 1pm-7pm!
Learn more about the organization in the video above, or check out today’s Studio Session for a preview.
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The Boca Grande Historical Society has announced that lifetime island resident Mark Spurgeon will be the first speaker scheduled for the 2018 season of the ever-popular “History Bytes” series, sponsored by U.S. Trust and scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 7 at 11 a.m. in the Fust Library Loggia. The presentation is titled, “Forty Years of Boca Grande Real Estate.”
Spurgeon moved to the island at the age of 9 with his family and later graduated from Charlotte High School and Edison Community College. In 1981 he joined Boca Grande Real Estate and became a broker in 1983. He is now the owner of the business.
Mark has served on numerous committees on the island and is currently president-elect of the Englewood Area Board of Realtors.
There is no cost for the presentation. Refreshments will be served following the talk.
Call the Historical Society at 964-1600 with questions, or go to bocagrandehistoricalsociety.com for more information.
Brian Pierce, 28, could face a sentence of up to 140 years in prison. (Source: Lexington County Sheriff's Department)
An Irmo man is behind bars facing multiple charges of child pornography, according to the South Carolina Attorney General’s office.
Investigators say Brian Pierce, 28, faces 14 counts of second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor for distributing images of child pornography. Pierce, who was arrested on Tuesday, could face a sentence of up to 140 years in prison.
The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department, the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, and investigators with the Attorney General’s office assisted with the arrest.
The Attorney General’s office will prosecute the case.
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Green River, Wyoming native Robin M. Toone, 62, passed on March 16, 2018 after a long courageous fight with illness,
Robin is survived by his wife Aldena, parents Patricia and Dorland Toone, brother Barry F. Toone, children Justin and wife Erin Toone, Crystal Toone and companion Leroy Evans, Jeannie Toone, step daughters Jennifer Knox and companion Scott Zanetti and Jessica and husband Dusty Hudson and grandchildren Bella Knox-Zanetti, Kenneth Knox-Zanetti and Aurora Hudson.
Robin had a long successful career with Stauffer Chemical and then the Joint Powers Water Board. He recently retired due to his illness.
Robin enjoyed every day of life and every day was good. He was very kind and generous to everyone who entered his life. If it needed doing or fixing he did it or fixed it. He was the go to guy.
Cremation has taken place and a celebration of life will be held when the sun is shining and it is warmer.
Robin will be sorely missed by his family and friends.
Good ride cowboy – be good.
The Hornets declined Wood's team option for the 2017-18 season, making him an unrestricted free agent, Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports reports.
Wood found himself buried on the Hornets' frontcourt depth chart all season, playing in just 13 games, with averages of 2.7 points and 2.2 rebounds across 8.2 minutes. The Hornets held a $1.47 million team option for the 2017-18 season, but his lack of contribution allowed the team to feel comfortable letting the 21-year-old big man go. He'll likely find a summer league team to latch on to and could get a training camp invite later this summer, but there's no guarantees he makes a final roster to start next season.
TORONTO (AP) — Prince Harry says his late mother drew a spotlight to causes and issues that didn't get attention. Now he's following in her footsteps as he promotes the Invictus Games for wounded veterans.
The 32-year-old prince said in an excerpt of an interview with Canada's CTV television network that Diana would put everybody before herself. He says she was very good at inviting and taking the cameras to causes and areas where they had never been before. Diana's handshake in the late 1980s with a man with AIDS amid the fears of that era is an example.
The Invictus Games were created by Prince Harry as a way to inspire and motivate wounded soldiers on their path to recovery. The 2017 Games will be held in Toronto this September.
BALTIMORE (AP) - An unusual smell prompted an evacuation and a hazardous materials response at a Baltimore high school. But after five people were taken to the hospital complaining of upset stomachs, fire officials discovered the source of the smell: a pumpkin spice air freshener.
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School was evacuated Thursday afternoon after students and teachers detected a strong smell on the third floor. Several people reported difficulty breathing.
The fire department and a hazardous materials team were called. Fire spokesman Roman Clark said two students and three adults were taken to the hospital for stomach ailments.
Then, firefighters located a pumpkin spice air aerosol plugged into an outlet in a classroom.
Classes at the school resumed Friday.
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PARIS (AP) — Henri Michel, who played for France at the World Cup and later coached the team to the semifinals at the 1986 tournament, has died. He was 70.
France's Professional Footballers Association wrote on Twitter that Michel died Tuesday morning.
Michel was an accomplished midfielder who played almost his entire career at Nantes and helped the club win three French league titles. He played 58 times for France, including two games at the 1978 World Cup in Argentina.
In 1986, Michel coached the France team to the semifinals in Mexico. The team included his former teammates Michel Platini, Patrick Battiston and Dominique Rocheteau. France lost to West Germany, and then beat Belgium in the third-place game.
Michel later coached several African national teams, including Ivory Coast at the 2006 World Cup.
LIMESTONE COUNTY, Ala. — The Limestone County Sheriff’s Office is investigating multiple car burglaries that took place February 1.
Authorities say a number of unlocked vehicles were burglarized in the Bethel Community near Highway 251 and Bethel Road. Authorities released photos from surveillance video captured that night.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Limestone County Sheriff’s Office at 256-232-0111.
Shohei Ohtani has signed a multi-year deal that will allow the Topps Company to have some baseball cards with his autograph in their packs.
Hundreds of players have similar trading card deals, but Ohtani’s deal is believed to be much larger than usual for a rookie, according to a source familiar with the deal.
Topps released a special edition Ohtani card shortly after he signed with the Angels, and they sold 17,332 cards in 24 hours, which the company said was a record.
Ismail Qandeel, owner of the small convenience store, pleaded with city officials during a recent public hearing, asking that he be allowed to move the business from its current 2000 S. Slocumb St. site to the former Bob's Supermarket, at 1717 S. Slocumb St. Qandeel said he is the only small-scale grocer serving the low-income residential area. He also said he depends on the business to make a living.
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© AP Photo/ Pablo Martinez Monsivais US Media Claims of Trump Team's Ties to Russian Intelligence Eye Impeachment - Senator
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MOSCOW (Sputnik)Opinions on how Trump is handling foreign trade, immigration, and foreign affairs were more decisive, according to the poll, which was conducted on February 1-5. With regard to all three areas, over 50 percent of the 1,035 US adults surveyed said they disapproved of Trump’s approach, the poll's results showed on Tuesday.
The US president’s handling of both immigration and foreign affairs were met with a 57 percent disapproval rating. Meanwhile, approval of Trump’s handling of foreign trade was at 45 percent, while 51 percent voiced their disapproval.
Trump’s overall job approval rating is now at 42 percent, which is a drop from the president’s historic low approval rating of 45 percent immediately following his inauguration on January 20.
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× Wisconsin Senate approves relaxing baiting prohibition
MADISON, Wis. — The state Senate has passed a bill that would relax Wisconsin’s prohibition on baiting and feeding deer in counties with chronic wasting disease.
Baiting and feeding for the purpose of hunting or training dogs is currently banned in counties where CWD is present as well as in neighboring counties. The prohibition is designed to slow CWD’s spread by keeping deer from congregating over bait and feed piles.
Under the bill approved by the Senate on Wednesday, the ban would last three years in counties with CWD if no additional deer test positive. The ban would last two years in neighboring counties.
Conservationists oppose the change, saying it will lead to the spread of CWD. Supporters say those fears are unfounded.
It passed 19-13 with no one speaking against it. It now heads to the Assembly.
U2 has achieved its eighth No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 chart with Songs of Experience.
According to Nielsen Music, it achieved 186,000 equivalent album units earned in the week ending December 7.
Of that sum, 180,000 were in traditional album sales.
Songs of Experience nets the biggest week for a rock album in 2017.
Are you one of the 186,000 that purchased Songs of Experience? What do you think? How does this album stack up to past U2 releases in your opinion?
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BAKOWSKI - Raymond S. March 19, 2018, beloved husband of Phyllis (nee Hoerner); dear father of Daniel, Nanciann (John) Ryan, Gerard (Rebecca), Steven (Joyce), Theresa (Mark) Jagodzinski, Raymond J. (Kristin) Bakowski and the late Elaine (Raymond) Jagodzinski; cherished grandfather of 11 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren; brother of the late Marcy, Lorraine, and Jeanette; also survived by nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday 4-8pm at The Pacer Funeral Home, Inc., 2275 George Urban Blvd. (2 blocks East of Dick Road), mass of Christian burial at Queen of Martyrs R.C. Church, 180 George Urban Blvd., Cheektowaga, Thursday at 11am. Please assemble at church. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Condolences at www.PACERFUNERALHOME.com
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HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, Ohio (AP) – An Ohio police officer has apologized for a work mishap by bringing a firefighter a cake iced with an unusual message: “Sorry I tased you.”
Hamilton Township Officer Darcy Workman says she accidentally shocked firefighter Rickey Wagoner with her stun gun last week while attempting to restrain a patient being taken to a hospital. Wagoner wasn’t seriously hurt.
Workman brought a cake to Wagoner on Saturday to apologize. Photos shared on the police department’s Facebook page show the cake decorated with the apology and a frowning face.
Hamilton Township is about 30 miles northeast of Cincinnati.
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"The main reason I joined was to get back on track and finish school," reflected Staff Sgt. Kevin Smith, an Information Technology NCO with the 316th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), an Army Reserve unit from Coraopolis, Pa."I graduated, and now I'm chasing down my Masters; the Army has given me the job I've always wanted," Smith added as he spoke to why he joined the Army.The 316th ESC is currently deployed to Camp Arifjan, Kuwait in support of the 1st Theater Sustainment Command mission of providing logistics support throughout the CENTCOM area of operations. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Christopher Bigelow)
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– During an interview with the Mumbai Facebook office, Triple H commented on possibly having one more match with The Rock:
“About two years ago, he and I [The Rock] did a backstage promo with each other where we talked about WrestleMania and the competitive nature of it and it lit up the internet about the possibility of it. It’s something we’ve discussed. It’s just making schedules work, he’s pretty busy I am too. But hey, right place, right time? I’ll dance one more time with The Great One, Rock.”
– Chris Jericho posted the following message on Instagram about his favorite match:
“When people ask me what my favorite match is, I always say the ladder match vs @officialshawnmichaels from No Mercy on Oct 5, 2008!. The match, the story, the build up, the finish…it was the culmination of one of the best told stories & angles in @wwe history! Thanks Shawn!”
Brady and Dan's barn wedding was the definition of a Summer dream. Their rustic nuptials were mostly locally sourced, from the catering (their favorite Mexican restaurant Montezumas) and dessert (a local ice cream shop they both love) to all the floral arrangements made by the bride's aunt. The evening's entertainment was also a local favorite band called The Hello Strangers.
Since the couple's wedding was Mexican-inspired, it included pops of bright vivid colors, a piñata instead of a wedding cake, and even a donkey with saddlebags of Corona. It looked like quite the party. See their beautiful photos!
Food provided by military spouses are laid out as service members take tests during a “DSST/CLEP-a-thon” at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Feb. 11, 2017. The CLEP-a-thon was a testing marathon during which service members took DANTES Subject Standardized Test exams and College Level Examination Program tests. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cynthia A. Innocenti)
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(HealthDay News) -- Smoking is associated with 1 in 5 deaths in the United States, according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.
The agency suggests these methods that may help you quit:
Commit to quitting and get motivated to make a change.
Get support from friends and family.
Consider using medicine to help you quit, and if you do, use it correctly.
Take up a new hobby as a distraction.
Be prepared for the effects of withdrawal and the possibility of relapse.
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Notre Dame and Wisconsin will play at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin, in 2020 and Soldier Field in Chicago in 2021.
The schools made a joint announcement on Monday in Chicago. The two-game series marks the first meeting between the Fighting Irish and Badgers since 1964.
The first game will be played at the home of the Green Bay Packers, on Oct. 3, 2020. The site will shift to the home of the Chicago Bears on Sept. 25, 2021.
The schools are located a four-hour drive apart, but haven't played since Notre Dame beat Wisconsin 31-7 in what was the first game as Fighting Irish head coach for recently deceased Ara Parseghian.
The Badgers most recently played at Lambeau Field to start the 2016 season and beat LSU 16-14.
Eugene James Stanchina, Jr., 79, of Brunswick, formerly of Amsterdam, died Monday, April 23, 2018, in Brunswick.
Born June 15, 1938, in Amsterdam, he was a son of the late Eugene and Louise Zanotelli Stanchina.
Eugene was an Army veteran and a retired electrical technician. He was a member of St. Ambrose Church in Brunswick.
He is survived by his beloved companion, Dody Cress; two sons, James (Amanda) Stanchina of Richfield and Douglas J. Cress of Jacksonville, FL; daughter, Tina Stanchina of Brunswick; and two sisters, Dolores Tulodeski and Jo Anne Dent, both of Amsterdam.
A memorial service will be held April 27 at 11 a.m. in Dodds Funeral Home of Amsterdam with Fr. John McCoy officiating. Visitation will be Friday from 10 a.m. until service time.
The Montgomery Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation after a man was killed early Saturday.
MPD and Medics responded to the 2000 block of E South Boulevard around 1:30 a.m. regarding a subject shot.
Police say they found Sidney Johnson IV, 30, suffering from a fatal gunshot wound after arriving on the scene.
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Britain Football Soccer - Norwich City v Brighton & Hove Albion - Sky Bet Championship - Carrow Road - 21/4/17 Norwich City John Ruddy celebrates after Brighton's David Stockdale scores an own goal and the second goal for Norwich Mandatory Credit: Action Images / Andrew Couldridge Livepic
LONDON Sebastien Bassong and John Ruddy are among five internationals released by Championship side Norwich City, the club said on Tuesday.
Defender Bassong, 30, who has won 15 caps for Cameroon, and goalkeeper Ruddy, who played once for England in 2012, are among seven players let go by the Canaries, who are eighth in the table.
Also released are Democratic Republic of Congo midfielder Youssouf Mulumbu, Scotland full back Steven Whittaker and 58-cap striker Kyle Lafferty, who scored seven goals in Northern Ireland's qualifying campaign for Euro 2016.
Norwich are restructuring their squad following their relegation from the Premier League in 2016.
(Reporting by Neil Robinson, editing by Ed Osmond)
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – A Struthers man is facing additional charges after police said his motorcycle drunk, crashing with a teenage passenger.
John Grzejka had a video arrignment in Youngstown Municipal Court on Monday.
In addition to child endangering charges, he is now charged with speeding, OVI, no operator’s license, driving under suspension, expired tags and failure to control.
Early Wednesday morning, Grzejka wrecked his motorcycle on South Avenue in Youngstown, sliding into the parking lot of Irish Bob’s bar.
He suffered serious injures. His teen passenger was also hurt.
Both were taken to St. Elizabeth Hospital.
After he was treated, Grzejka was then taken to the Mahoning County Jail.
A grand larceny suspect is recovering in the hospital following a police pursuit on Monday.
Police said during the pursuit, the suspect's vehicle crashed in the area of Iron Bridge Road and Kingsland Road. Only one vehicle was involved in the crash, and the suspect was the only person in the car, officers said.
The suspect was transported to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. No police officers were injured in the incident.
All lanes on the westbound side of Iron Bridge Road is closed until at least 2:30 p.m.
Charges are pending against the suspect.
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The Maine Film and Video Association's 2017 Maine Short Film Festival will continue with showings at 5:30 and 8 p.m. Friday, May 5, at River City Cinema.
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UP IN SMOKE CONCERT AT MONTAGE A steady stream of rap fans wait in line passing a music poster of Ice Cube who was one the performers in the Up In Smoke concert on Saturday night at Montage. Fans had to wait quite a while in line due to security checks at the gate.
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The UN has expressed deep concern about growth of tension on the Korean peninsula and has urged all parties to double the diplomatic efforts directed to settlement of the situation.
UN spokesman for the Secretary-General, Stéphane Dujarric noted at a New York briefing that he urged North Korea to take all necessary efforts to de-escalate the situation, return to the dialogue on nuclear disarmament and comply with the requirements of the UN Security Council resolutions.
Raabta trailer landed on Monday and starts like any other candyfloss romance with Sushant Singh Rajput and Kriti Sanon meeting, falling in love and exchanging rather cheesy dialogues. But such is their chemistry that we are fixated.
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Screaming on Jersey Shore -- whether it be at Karma to a catchy tune or in the heat of a major argument -- was a common occurrence because the cast of the MTV show isn't known for being quiet and reserved. And in a sneak peek of the premiere episode of Jersey Shore Family Vacation, below, the gang is back to its loud ways. Except we're witnessing a brand-new type of shrieking -- it sounds like they're watching a horror flick.
"What the f**k is that?" Snooki exclaims as Pauly D brings a big, mysterious green bag into the gang's new digs. Excellent q, Nicole...
A 27-year-old Fargo woman is accused of selling methamphetamine in Minot to a confidential informant working for the Ward County Narcotics Task Force in July 2016. Margaret Leah Mann is charged with two counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance, both Class A felonies, and one count of criminal conspiracy to deliver a controlled substance, a Class A felony.
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Ever sinces been accused of putting folks at risk for herpes, the pop singer has kept a low profile. Now, it seems like he’s ready to reconnect with his fans, but for reasons you might not have guessed.
The A-town crooner made an appearance on Ellen to unveil a new app called Megastar. According to the singer, you can upload videos to the app, sharing your best talent — singing, comedy, dancing, etc. — for an opportunity to win $1 million. In Usher’s words, “It is the first ever talent competition in the palm of your hands.”
Soon after the announcement, Usher participated in a fun game of charades where Usher acted out movie titles for an audience member to guess. When it got to Magic Mike, Usher, declined acting it out. Maybe he’s trying to veer away from sex talk? You can find the whole clip for yourself below.
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Bernier will start between the pipes in Saturday's road game against the Devils, Mike Chambers of The Denver Post reports.
Bernier will be looking to build on a promising preseason performance during which he maintained a 1.84 GAA over two appearances. The 29-year-old netminder will likely split duties with Semyon Varlamov this campaign, which means he could be in line for 40-plus starts in 2017-18.
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by Justin Raimondo
"Our society is experiencing an episode of what can only be called mass psychosis. Is it a temporary thing, or are we headed for a large-scale mental breakdown? Is it just the political class, or is it contagious — is it spreading to the general population via the media? And, most importantly, is there a cure? I don’t have the answers to most of these questions, but one thing I do know: yes, the media is indeed the transmission belt that projects the sadism, the paranoia, and the all around general madness that originates in our sick political class, and carries it to the general population." (04/17/17)
http://original.antiwar.com/justin/2017/04/16/is-our-political-class-mentally-ill/
With volumes down 2.4% since the HKEX takeover in 2012, the London Metal Exchange (LME) is considering making changes to its market structure.
Though a definitive plan has yet to be circulated, a discussion paper published in April outlines possible changes. Those relevant to systematic traders include the introduction of a speed bump (similar to that employed by IEX for US equities), wider tick sizes and reduced fees on 'short dated carries', fees for rolling contracts close to expiry. The latter is perhaps the least important as systematic traders make up 11% of LME volumes but only 1% of open interest, implying most trading is intra-day. However, there are no indications from the discussion paper that the LME intends to reduce fees for intra-day trades or to begin offering colocation facilities.
Market participants can expect an official announcement about the changes in September, though no date has been set.
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"Full House" stars Candace Cameron Bure and Scott Weinger went to prom together back in the day. Emma McIntyre/Getty Images
Next to graduation, prom is one of the highlights of just about every high schooler's experience. What's not to love about getting dressed up, taking lots of pictures, and dancing the night away with your crush or your BFFs?
Even some of Hollywood's biggest celebrities have their own prom night stories to tell. Before they got used to making real-life red carpet appearances, some of your favorite celebs went to prom — and their dates just happened to be budding stars as well.
From the adorable to the awkward, we've rounded up a star-studded gallery of prom pics that you have to see to believe.
The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office is searching for an officer impersonator who pulled over a woman on Sunday evening.
Officers say a woman traveling northbound on I–575 was pulled over by a man driving a dark gray Dodge Ram.
The impersonator had blue lights on the vehicle, a star-style badge, and told the victim she was being pulled over for impeding the flow of traffic.
The victim was allowed to leave the scene after a brief discussion.
The suspect is described as a white male, 30-35 years of age, between 5’10” and 6-ft tall, 180-200 pounds, brown hair with a crew cut style, brown eyes, and was seen wearing fatigue style pants with a black shirt with a “Punisher” emblem on the front.
Individuals with information regarding this incident can call the Criminal Investigations Division at (770) 928-0239.
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South Korean prosecutors say the daughter of the confidante of disgraced President Park Geun-hye has been arrested in Denmark and authorities are working to get her returned home in connection with a huge corruption scandal. Park was impeached last month by lawmakers amid public fury over prosecutors' allegations that the president conspired to allow her longtime friend, Choi Soon-sil, to extort companies and control the government.
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April 13 Difference Capital Financial Inc :
* Difference Capital announces resignation of chief financial officer
* Difference Capital Financial Inc - Victor Duong, chief financial officer, has resigned from company
* Difference Capital Financial Inc - Duong remains available to DCF on a consulting basis
* Difference Capital Financial Inc - Tom Astle, chief investment officer of DCF, will act as interim chief financial officer during this process
* Difference Capital Financial Inc - board is undertaking a review of company's resource requirements with respect to its finance department Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
From left, Corona residents Justine Boren and her mother, Kim Boren, walk their dog on a new multi-use recreation trail along the Foothill Parkway extension in Corona, within view of the San Gabriel mountains, Jan. 25, 2017. Corona's newest subdivision, Skyline Heights, took a step forward after clearing hurdles with the Corona City Council Feb. 1, 2017.
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Happy Birthday, Christie Brinkley! The supermodel and entrepreneur turns 64 on Friday, February 2, and, if we’ve learned anything from the Sports Illustrated cover girl, it’s that she DOES. NOT. AGE. In honor of her special day, we thought we’d take a look back at some of her best swimsuit looks because, let’s face it, no one rocks a bikini better than the mom of three. Keep scrolling for a trip down memory lane and some major body #goals!
The aftermath of an explosion that took place at a Coptic church on Sunday in Tanta, Egypt, April 9, 2017. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany
CAIRO Two Islamic State militants wearing suicide vests carried out the deadly church bombings in Egypt on Sunday that killed at least 44 people, the group said in a statement on Sunday that warned of future attacks.
The Alexandria bombing was carried out by an Islamic State militant it identified as Abu Al-Baraa Al-Masri, while the Tanta church bombing was carried out by an individual it named as Abu Ishaaq Al-Masri.
(Reporting by Mostafa Hashem; Writing by Eric Knecht; Editing by Hugh Lawson)
Bank Runs Break Out In China! Deutschebank Charged With Dollar Manipulation! Video – Silver Report
Economic Collapse News – Bank runs have broken out at atms all across china. Deutschebank AG has also had a settlement against them for manipulation of the Dollar in FX markets.
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TORONTO - The energy sector helped lift Canada's main stock index in late-morning trading, while the loonie flew higher after the latest rate announcement by the Bank of Canada.
The Canadian central bank kept its key interest rate on hold at 1.25 per cent, but its comments increased market expectations that it would raise the rate in July. The Canadian dollar was trading at 77.66 cents US, up from an average value of 76.92 cents US on Tuesday.
The S&P/TSX composite index was up 51.68 points to 15,974.29, after 90 minutes of trading.
In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 187.29 points to 24,548.74. The S&P 500 index was up 24.66 points to 2,714.52 and the Nasdaq composite index was up 60.18 points to 7,456.77.
The July crude contract was up US$1.41 to US$68.14 per barrel and the July natural gas contract was down one cent to US$2.89 per mmBTU.
The August gold contract rose US$1.30 to US$1,305.40 an ounce and the July copper contract fell one cent to US$3.05 a pound.
Nearly 20 years after a Marion County man disappeared, his remains have finally been positively identified. West Virginia State Police have received DNA confirmation that remains found near the New River Gorge Bridge on March 10, 2016 belong to Robert Leroy Kovack. He was a Virginia Tech graduate student who went missing on Sept. 18, 1998.
According to a release from the state police, an examination of the partial skeleton showed that Kovack may have been hit by a car. He then fell from the New River Gorge Bridge.
The case is still under investigation the the Oak Hill Detachment of the State Police. Anyone with information on the case is asked to contact the detachment at 304-469-2915.
If you want to lose weight, it might be as simple as chewing gum while walking. A new study found that people who chewed gum during a walk had higher heart rates. This uses more energy, so they lost more weight. A researcher called it "cardio-locomotor synchronization." OK. But if you really want to maximize weight loss, pat your head and rub your belly while you walk and chew gum. And make a video!
April 3 Air Transport Services Group Inc :
* ATSG's bank credit facility expands to support fleet growth
* It has obtained lender commitments for a one-year extension through may 2022 of its secured credit facility
* Air transport services group - amendment to co's agreements with consortium of banks increases revolving credit portion of facility by $120 million
* Amendment preserves ATSG's access to a $100 million accordion feature, subject to lender consent Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
After Avengers: Age of Ultron, Thor took a very long and much needed break from the superhero world. In fact, you may have noticed he was absent from Captain America: Civil War.
As it turns out, Thor shied away from the spotlight and took some time to live amongst the real people of Earth. He even got a roommate named Darryl. In fact, there was even a petition to get these two their very own reality show!
Well, the odd couple are back with another sneak peak into their lives. And it doesn’t look like Darryl really enjoys living with Thor. For starters he keeps trying to pay the rent in Asgardian coins and pumpkins. Not to mention, Thor straight up laughed in Darryl’s face when he told him to think about getting a job. And then there’s that whole servant thing.
Something tells us, Thor and Darryl won’t be roommates for much longer.
EJ Boughton Co. LLC recently inked a lease on two units totaling 2,000 square feet in North Branford.
The company’s owner Edward Boughton aims to use the space at 2344 Foxon Road to store fire department vehicles and related parts.
The landlord is Cooper Partners LLC. Bill Clark of The Geenty Group brokered the transaction.
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Today’s Scarlet Scoop features continuing coverage of the death of Reagan Tokes. Local businesses including The Bodega Cafe and Too’s Under High honor her memory. To finish off, we’ve recapped Student Life’s Career Closet event, which helps students dress for success. It’s all below!
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Award-winning cartoonist Jeremy Banks (Banx) has been a professional freelance cartoonist since 1980.
His gags have entertained readers of the FT since 1989 and been published in other newspapers and magazines the world over.
He is also a writer and film-maker.
Mack Cole, Jr., age 54, of San Antonio, faces federal prison time after a jury this afternoon found him guilty of scheming to defraud the Department of Veterans Affairs Disability Compensation Program announced United States Attorney Richard L. Durbin, Jr.
In San Antonio this afternoon, a federal jury convicted Cole on four counts of health care fraud and two counts of making false statements in a matter involving a health care benefit program.
Evidence presented during trial revealed that Cole, who was deployed with the Kansas Army National Guard to Kosovo in 2004, injured his lower back in a state-side training accident prior to the deployment.
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Throughout the Penguins’ Stanley Cup victory parade Wednesday, there seemed to be quite a few feel-good moments in the streets of Pittsburgh.
For Penguins defenseman Ian Cole, it turns out he created one of those moments with a simple act of kindness.
After a fan handed Cole her makeshift Stanley Cup, he gladly raised it in the air in triumph. This made the little girl so happy that she could not help but shed some very meaningful tears. And not too long after, she also received a hug from the Penguins blue-liner.
hey @penguins thanks for the coolest day ever and for absolutely making my little sister's entire life pic.twitter.com/vT8M9eN7m4 — bella (@blahblahbellz) June 14, 2017
The video shows yet another example of the uplifting power of sports.
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California had already strengthened its laws requiring health insurers to cover contraceptives before Trump's ruling. pic.twitter.com/CwJ1P061vK — Lyanne Melendez (@LyanneMelendez) October 6, 2017
The Trump administration is rolling back another Obama-era regulation, this time on birth control.RELATED: Trump administration rolling back mandate to cover birth controlhttp://abc7news.com/news/trump-administration-rolling-back-mandate-to-cover-birth-control/2499421/The administration will allow more employers to opt out of providing no-cost birth control to women for religious and moral reasons.Under the Affordable Care Act, preventative services are supposed to be free of charge to employees and their dependents.The share of female employees paying their own money for birth control pills has plunged to under four percent from 21 percent, but that all could change.Watch the video in the player above for Lyanne Melendez' full report.
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HAMPTON ROADS, Va - Balloons can make anything more fun. Aarona Clemons from Designs by Cupid (@designsbycupid) shows us some customized options for balloon decor and some tips for creating designs at home. To learn more email DesignsByCupid@yahoo.com and be sure to mention Coast Live for 10% off.
As the Chicago Blackhawks make their ninth consecutive playoff run, the team's littlest fans couldn't be more excited! Want to share your adorable superfan? Email photos to isee@nbcchicago.com and go Hawks!
Tanev is day-to-day with an upper-body injury, Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Sun reports.
After Saturday's game with the Avalanche coach Paul Maurice said that further evaluation would be needed on Tanev's injury. The fantasy impact will likely be minimal, as the 26-year-old only has four goals on 62 shots through 46 games. However, if he ends up missing time, Winnipeg will have to shake their lineup around to deal.
Police received a report on Friday, April 14, about a metal object resembling military ammunition that was found by inhabitants of Bratislava during a spring cleanup at Ostravska Street in the Old Town borough. Lucia Mihlaikova, spokesperson for the Bratislava Regional Police Corps Directorate informed the TASR news wire.
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News Brief: Investigating The Shooter's Motive, NRA Endorses Regulations Investigators are looking into the life of the Las Vegas shooter while the NRA made a rare concession. Elahe Izadi of The Washington Post discusses sexual harassment claims against Harvey Weinstein.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Galena Biopharma Inc-
* Galena Biopharma reports second quarter 2017 financial results
* Q2 loss per share $0.19 from continuing operations
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Police at the 105th Precinct uncovered a cache of weapons including a Tech-9 machine pistol, five handguns, two rifles, a shotgun, a bullet proof vest, a machete and a sword. Cops seized a cache of weapons including an AK-47 and nearly 1,500 rounds of ammunition after responding to a 911 call for a woman being assaulted by a man with a gun in Queens, officials said Tuesday.
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A total of eight firearms, including assault rifles, suppressors, and over-capacity magazines, were seized as the result of an ALERT (Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams) investigation in Edmonton and Fort McMurray.
ALERT’s Edmonton organized crime and gang team seized the high-powered firearms following an investigation that primarily focused on two brothers. Alexander and Ryan Kurkut, both 27 years old, were arrested on May 18, 2018, and charged with numerous firearms offences.
An associate of the brothers, Nicolas Moores, 26-years-old, was also arrested in Fort McMurray. At the time of his arrest he had a loaded handgun tucked into his waistband. Additional firearms were seized from his southwest Edmonton home.
BRIDGEWATER, Mass. (WHDH) — A public visitation was held in Bridgewater for former Patriots broadcaster Gil Santos on Tuesday.
The broadcaster, known as the “Voice of the Patriots,” passed away last week at the age of 80. Santos was born in Acushnet and grew up in Fairhaven.
Santos worked for the Patriots for 36 years and called 745 games, a franchise record. He retired in 2012 and was inducted into the Patriots Hall of Fame in 2013. During his career, Santos called three Super Bowl games.
The Santos family said his funeral and burial will be private.
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SHOREACRES, Texas - The Houston Yacht Club in Shoreacres is dealing with a smelly problem.
Millions of tiny fish have wound up dead there. Experts say the heat is depleting nutrients and oxygen the fish need, so they’re dying.
This happens every year, but this year seems to be one of the worst. The “fish kill” started Monday and should clear up in a few days.
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China Gourmet (117 E. Wells St.) is a Downtown Milwaukee mainstay and a great go-to place for those with theater plans. They’re right across the street from the Milwaukee Repertory Theater and the Pabst Theater, only one block south of the Marcus Center and abutting Off the Wall Theatre. What’s more, they offer a “Show-Goer Special" if you present them with your evening’s tickets. In addition to a lunch buffet and Sunday brunch—and unlike many Chinese restaurants—China Gourmet also has dinner buffets on all Friday and Saturday evenings. Their Chinese New Year dinner buffet in particular is not to be missed.
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Toronto FC is holding a victory parade through the downtown core of the city two days after winning its first MLS Cup in franchise history.
Fans lined the streets to watch the team's bus depart Maple Leaf Square outside Air Canada Centre.
The parade is scheduled to wrap with a fan rally at Nathan Phillips Square.
Toronto beat the Seattle Sounders 2-0 in the championship game at BMO Field Saturday, becoming the first Canadian team to win the MLS Cup.
Toronto (20-5-9) was the best team during the regular season and set a record with 69 points -- the most ever in MLS history.
Led by captain Michael Bradley and forwards Sebastian Giovinco and Jozy Altidore, the Reds set franchise records for wins (20), goals scored (74), fewest goals allowed (37), shutouts (13), home wins (13), home points (42), road wins (seven) and road points (27).
Toronto also won the Voyageurs Cup as Canadian champions, beating the Montreal Impact in a two-game series in June.
Chair of the Federal Reserve Janet Yellen prepares to testify on the national economic outlook in the Longworth House Office Building in Washington, DC, USA, Nov. 29, 2017. EPA-EFE FILE/JIM LO SCALZO
The US Federal Reserve on Friday froze the expansion of the banking giant Wells Fargo until it improves its management, after noting "pervasive and persistent misconduct".
"Until the firm makes sufficient improvements, it will be restricted from growing any larger than its total asset size as of the end of 2017," the Fed said in a statement.
Everything was happening in 1990's Miami. Get an inside look at the setting of The Assassination of Gianni Versace with the cast and crew.
Hoards of feline friendly people packed the Pasadena Convention Center for CatCon on August 12, 2017. The two-day event is hosting famous cat celebrities, bloggers, products and adoptions. Photo by Josh Estey/Correspondent
PASADENA >> Talk about a purrfect weekend for cat lovers!
Kittens and cat fanatics took over the Pasadena Convention Center for the third annual CatCon Saturday and Sunday.
Although you couldn’t actually bring your own cat, there were plenty of felines there to meet and hang with, as well as plenty of cat swag you could bring home for your kitty.
Though it has not been around for as long as other conventions like Comic-Con International, that doesn’t mean people don’t take it seriously complete with catsplay
From crazy costumes to adorable and adoptable cats, here is what 2017 CatCon looked like.
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A man who was shot by police through a taxi window has appealed in court on fake gun charges.
Samuel Houlihan was shot by officers in Bishop Auckland on Friday and taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
He was later released from hospital and arrested before being taken into police custody in Darlington. He was charged in the early hours of Wednesday for alleged possession of an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence.
Later in the day he appeared at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates’ Court. The 24-year-old, of Linburn Drive, Bishop Auckland, did not enter a plea and was remanded in custody to appear at Durham Crown Court on Wednesday, June 27.
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has been informed of the incident and has launched an investigation.
Nashville church shooting suspect indicted on 43 counts
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The man accused of fatally shooting a woman and wounding six people at a Middle Tennessee church in September faces a 43-count indictment, including first-degree murder, attempted murder and felony civil rights intimidation charges.
Friday’s grand jury indictment in Davidson County charges 26-year-old Emanuel Kidega Samson in the Burnette Chapel Church of Christ shooting in Nashville. He’s been held without bond since September.
An arrest affidavit from September says Samson waived his rights and told police he arrived armed and fired at Burnette.
In October, Nashville Police Detective Steve Jolley testified that a note in Samson’s car referred to a white supremacist’s 2015 massacre at a South Carolina black church. Jolley said Samson also told him he didn’t give much thought to race or religion, and heard voices and had visions.
Toronto FC will hold its victory parade through the downtown core of the city today, two days after winning its first MLS Cup in franchise history.
Toronto beat the Seattle Sounders 2-0 in the championship game at BMO Field Saturday night, becoming the first Canadian team to win the MLS Cup.
The parade is scheduled to start outside Toronto's Air Canada Centre around noon ET and wrap up with a fan rally at Nathan Phillips Square.
Toronto (20-5-9) was the best team during the regular season and set a record with 69 points — the most ever in MLS history.
Rusev said he has no plans to leave WWE:
“I love the place I’m in right now and I don’t consider anything else … except a Bulgarian movie career.”
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The Special Investigations Unit is investigating after a woman fell from a window in the city’s west end early Monday morning.
Toronto police and paramedics responded to a call on St. Clarens Ave., near College St. and Lansdowne Ave., around 4:30 a.m. Monday.
Paramedics transported a 60-year-old woman to a trauma centre in life-threatening condition “as the result of a fall.”
April 12 Swire Pacific Ltd
* Board Changes
* Loo Kar Pui Paul will be appointed as an executive director of Cathay Pacific
* Chu Kwok Leung Ivan will step down as chairman of Hong Kong Dragon Airlines Limited, a unit of Cathay Pacific Source (bit.ly/2p4NHqQ) Further company coverage:
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OMAHA, Neb. (AP) _ Berkshire Hathaway is expected to file an update on its U.S. stock portfolio, and give investors a glimpse of any moves Warren Buffett might have made during the second quarter.
The filing expected Monday afternoon will detail all of Berkshire's U.S. stock holdings at the end of June.
Many investors follow what Berkshire buys and sells because of Buffett's remarkably successful record over more than five decades.
Berkshire holds major stakes in Coca-Cola, Wells Fargo, American Express and other companies.
SIDNEY —The Shelby County Animal Rescue Foundation is making greatly discounted animal adoption fees available to area residents who give forever homes to dogs and cats from the Shelby County Animal Shelter in July.
Regular adoption fees are $15 for a nonneutered cat; $45 for a neutered or spayed cat; $50 for a nonneutered dog; $100 for a neutered or spayed dog.
Through July 31, adoptions of either animal will cost just $4. That’s as much as a 96 percent savings.
People who adopt dogs will be required to pay an additional $16 for a dog tag. Dog adopters must also submit applications and be approved before adoptions can move forward. The application forms are available at the Shelby County Animal Shelter, 1100 Clem Road, and on the Shelby County Animal Rescue Foundation website, helpshelbycountyanimals.com. Completed application forms should be submitted to the animal shelter.
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Police in Cambodia have announced the arrest of a British man suspected of involvement in the killing of another Briton in the Thai resort town of Pattaya.
Deputy National Police Chief Gen. Chhay Sinarith confirmed the arrest of Toby James Nelhams, who was taken to Phnom Penh Municipal Court on Wednesday for questioning.
Nelhams was one of three men sought by Thai police in the Jan. 24 shooting death of Tony Kenway as he sat in his car. Kenway's widow described him as a web developer, but Thai media suggested he had connections with a gambling website, among other activities.
Thai police have said the other two suspects, a South African and a Briton, are believed to have fled to Cambodia.
× Alabama’s Charles Barkley slams Moore, Bannon
Former professional basketball star Charles Barkley says Alabama voters must send Democrat Doug Jones to the Senate to assure the rest of the nation “we’re not a bunch of damn idiots.”
An Alabama native, Barkley says Republican Roy Moore would continue to embarrass a state that has a history of politicians garnering negative attention.
Barkley is speaking at Jones’ final campaign rally before polls open Tuesday morning.
He took aim at Moore’s top celebrity campaigner, Steve Bannon. President Donald Trump’s former adviser was also in Alabama on Monday.
Barkley called Bannon a “white separatist nationalist” and said he and Moore are courting voters who hold Alabama back.
Barkley is from outside Birmingham. He has commented over the years on Alabama politics, periodically entertaining the idea of running for governor.
March 29Guangdong Tonze Electric Co Ltd :
* Sees Q1 FY 2017 net profit to increase by 330 percent to 380 percent, or to be 73.2 million yuan to 81.7 million yuan
* Says Q1 FY 2016 net profit was 17.0 million yuan
* The reasons for the forecast are good operation performance and contribution from subsidiary
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/Ivme14
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
White House press secretary Sarah Sanders was asked if President Trump has talked to Roseanne Barr after ABC canceled her show for a racist tweet.
Sanders said she wasn't aware of a conversation between Barr and the President.
She was also asked why the President choose to address the ABC apology in a tweet this morning, instead of Barr's racist tweet.
She then railed against two unnamed networks that did not take the Right to Try legislation signing live and touted the President’s accomplishments, including the creation of opportunity zones and opioid initiatives, saying that she was “simply pointing out the bias.”
The Trump administration is allowing more employers to opt out of providing no-cost birth control to women for religious and moral reasons.
It's a drizzly day in Paris but that didn't stop lovers from around the world celebrating Valentine's Day romance in the City of Light. On Tuesday, newlyweds Lile Araus and his bride Alla kissed in front of the Eiffel Tower in her soaked wedding dress for their honeymoon photoshoot.
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The Palestinian Authority has released six Hamas-affiliated journalists, whose arrests last week sparked a public storm in Judea and Samaria, according to Yediot Ahronot.
At the same time, Hamas released a journalist from Gaza, who is identified with Fatah.
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia's prime minister has called on an Australian archbishop to resign after becoming the most senior Roman Catholic cleric to be convicted of covering up child sex abuse.
Adelaide Archbishop Philip Wilson was sentenced in a Newcastle court on Tuesday to 12 months in detention for failing to report to police the repeated abuse of two altar boys by a pedophile priest north of Sydney during the 1970s.
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said on Wednesday he was surprised that Wilson had not resigned when he was convicted in May.
The Adelaide Archdiocese did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Wednesday
Wilson stood down from his position as archbishop days after he was convicted in May. He has not said whether he was considering an appeal.
NEW YORK (AP) — Sinclair Broadcast Group will sell nine TV stations to Standard Media Group for $441.7 million as part of its plan to meet regulatory approval for its pending $3.9 billion acquisition of Tribune Media.
The sale of the stations is contingent on the Tribune deal closing. Sinclair said it expects that deal to close by the end of the second quarter.
The moves come after Sinclair received widespread attention after news reports earlier in April showed dozens of Sinclair news anchors reading an identical script expressing concern about "one-sided news stories plaguing the country." At the time, President Donald Trump tweeted his support of the network.
The stations include one each in Oklahoma, Michigan, North Carolina, Virginia and Iowa and four in Pennsylvania.
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Real are understood to be interested in landing Mbappe, as well as his team-mate Neymar.
The Bernabeu club have already issued a statement refuting claims of a £275m bid for Neymar this week.
“Given the information published in the last hours referring to an alleged agreement between Real Madrid CF and PSG by player Kylian Mbappé, Real Madrid says they are flatly false,” the statement reads.
“Real Madrid has not made any offers to PSG or the player and regrets the dissemination of this type of information that is not contrasted with the parties.”
Real are said to be pushing ahead with their summer transfer plans despite the World Cup currently taking focus away from domestic football.
April 10 Australian shares are likely to gain slightly on Monday, as energy stocks are expected to strengthen after oil prices shot up following a U.S. missile airstrike on a Syrian airbase. Oil prices rose on Friday, trading near a one-month high and closing the week up 3 percent after the United States fired missiles at a Syrian government air base. New Zealand's benchmark S&P/NZX 50 index fell 12.28 points or 0.17 percent in early trade. For a summary of overnight action across global markets, double click on For a digest of the day's business stories in Australian newspapers, double click on (Reporting by Ambar Warrick in Bengaluru; Editing by Mary Milliken)
Monday, August 14, 2017
ISRAEL: Apparently even 800 years ago, Crusader forces were aware of the concept of always leaving yourself a way out of a sticky situation. Conservation and restoration work in the old city of Tiberias exposed a secret escape tunnel that once connected the 12th-century Crusader citadel directly with the harbor on the Sea of Galilee. The surviving 21-foot section may have been used during times of turmoil, especially when the fortress was besieged by the Muslim general Saladin in 1187. —Jason Urbanus
Richard Galli, who owns Fedele's Coffee Shop and Restaurant in Southbridge, and James Dhembe, the owner of Jimmy D's Ice Cream and Sandwich Shoppe of Sturbridge, will run the diner under a five-year lease that begins May 1. The Town Council recently ratified the agreement between the town and Mr. Galli and Mr. Dhembe. The previous manager was Jonathan Krach, who reopened the diner in February 2016, after it had been closed for more than two years.
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YEREVAN, JULY 4, ARMENPRESS. National Security Service agents are currently carrying out operations in the Yerevan downtown apartment of Alexander Sargsyan, the younger brother of former President Serzh Sargsyan, NSS spokesperson Samson Galstyan told ARMENPRESS.
“Certain operations are underway. We don’t have any additional public information yet,” he said.
Earlier on June 25 police detained Alexander Sargsyan in suspicion of illegal possession of firearms. Sargsyan however was released shortly afterwards.
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The Wildcats opened the tournament with a 52-15 whipping of William Blount earlier in the afternoon.
Central will bring a 40-6 record into Saturday’s 111 a.m. consolation match between the winner of a 9 a.m. bout between Knoxville Halls and Oakland. The Wildcats would have to win four elimination matches to claim third place.
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — AAA is offering a free ride home to prevent alcohol-related deaths during Super Bowl weekend.
The program, Tow to Go, started Friday and runs through 6 a.m. on Monday.
Free and confidential rides are available to people who people who aren’t members to the service during the designated times. A tow truck will transport drivers and their vehicles home or to a safe destination within 10 miles of their location.
To get a ride, call 855.280.9246.
The service will also be available on the following dates:
March 16 to 6 a.m. on March 18
May 4 to 6 a.m. May 6
May 25 to 6 a.m. on May 29
July 3 to 6 a.m. on July 5
Aug. 31 to 6 a.m. on Sept. 4
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Jason Day will be one of the favorites at the 2017 U.S. Open, which begins Thursday. Phelan M. Ebenhack AP
Belarusian bank Priorbank has added support for Visa cards to its host card emulation (HCE) based mobile payments service that launched with support for Mastercard in April 2016.
“We are taking the first step toward the abandonment of the physical plastic card and are confident that the smartphone or other mobile device will become the main tool of payments in the future,” says Sergei Shishov, deputy chairman of the board at Priorbank. “Belarus is among the countries with the most innovative technology available in the field of finance.”
Leading up to the 16th annual WEEI/NESN Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon presented by Arbella Insurance Foundation, NESN is sharing inspirational stories about Jimmy Fund and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute patients’ battles against cancer.
For Marshfield, Mass. native Rich Murphy, his overcoming of skin cancer couldn’t have been accomplished without the help of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. He sat down with NESN’s Tom Caron on Monday to discuss his diagnosis and how Dana-Farber saved his life.
To hear about Murphy’s journey to becoming cancer-free, check out the video above from “Red Sox First Pitch,” presented by Men’s Wearhouse.
The 16th annual Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon will take place Aug. 15 and 16, and you can help strike out cancer by donating here.
BERKELEY (CBS) — A worker at a Berkeley hot dog chain has lost his job after being outed on social media as being one of the Charlottesville white supremacist protesters.
A poster at Berkeley’s Top Dog said that Cole White — who was identified on Twitter — no longer works at the restaurant. White had been a cook at the fast-food restaurant.
“Effective Saturday 12th August, Cole White no longer works at Top Dog. The actions of those in Charlottesville are not supported by Top Dog. We believe in individual freedom and voluntary association for everyone” — the poster read.
It all started late Saturday when a Twitter account posted picture white nationalist participants in Charlottesville. The account then identified the man in the picture as Cole White. The social media account then said it was the Cole White who was an employee of Top Dog.
Read more at CBSSanFrancisco.com.
Feb 21, 2016; Lakeland, FL, USA; Detroit Tigers pitcher Mark Lowe and starting pitcher Justin Verlander high five fans on their way to practice at Joker Marchant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports Detroit Tigers players will soon report for Spring Training.
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Mickey and Sabrina apologize to Ben and tell him they are going to quit smoking.
Unique class trains high school students to become EMTs
Giving the gift of life: Teacher donates a kidney to her principal
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Packaging error leads to birth control pill recall in US
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MADISON, N.J. (AP) - Allergan is voluntarily recalling packs of its birth control pills in the U.S. because of a packaging error with placebos, increasing the possibility of unintended pregnancy.
The company says four placebo pills were placed out of order in the Taytulla packs.
Allergan says the first four days of therapy had four non-hormonal placebo capsules instead of active capsules. The recall involves lot 5620706, which expires in May 2019.
Consumers who have those birth control pills should arrange to return them to their physicians. Consumers with questions about the recall are being asked to contact Allergan at 800-678-1605, Monday through Friday.
Oceanfront beach retreat with panoramic views up and down the coast. This spacious five bedroom home features a stunning great room with exposed wood beams, sizable oceanfront deck and a loft that adds extra sleeping space or a great play area. This inviting open design is perfect for entertaining large gatherings of friends and family at the beach. Enjoy the convenience of having access to an uncrowded life-guarded beach directly from your deck and two garages allow for plenty of parking and storage space. Offered fully furnished, this property is ready to be enjoyed or would be an exceptional investment property with a strong rental history. Located in South Bethany, well known for it's beautiful wide beach and just a short drive to downtown Bethany's shops, restaurants and boardwalk.
Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, second right, applauds during a ceremony in Ankara, Turkey Wednesday, June 14, 2017. Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, second right, applauds during a ceremony in Ankara, Turkey Wednesday, June 14, 2017.
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An advance team from the 285th Area Support Medical Company and the 137th Signal Company board a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 121st Air Refueling Wing to deploy to Puerto Rico. The Soldiers will be conducting logistical and operational assessments prior to the remainder of their units' arrival, in support of hurricane relief efforts.
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A record number of votes were cast Tuesday in Arlington in the Democratic gubernatorial primary , according to the Arlington County Democratic Committee. Lt. Gov. Ralph Northam defeated Tom Perriello 56-44 statewide and 62-38 in Arlington .
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Lady Gaga has cancelled the remaining 10 dates of her European tour because of "severe pain".
The Grammy winner said on her Twitter account that she is devastated at having to pull out from the 10 remaining Joanna World Tour concerts in Europe, including gigs in London and Paris, because of fibromyalgia, the condition she suffers from.
She said she had to put "myself and my well-being" first.
"I'm so devastated I don't know how to describe it," Lady Gaga wrote.
"All I know is that if I don't do this, I am not standing by the words or meaning of my music."
Live Nation said the singer was in the hands of expert medical care.
Her team said she had "made the tough decision to immediately come off the road".
Concert dates in London, Manchester, Zurich, Cologne, Stockholm, Copenhagen, Paris and Berlin have been pulled.
Live Nation said ticket holders will be able to get a refund.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Cash 5' game
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Indiana Lottery's "Cash 5" game were:
13-17-23-24-28
(thirteen, seventeen, twenty-three, twenty-four, twenty-eight)
Estimated jackpot: $613,000
The department store’s collapse is the largest corporate failure in SA’s fragile, post-Nenegate business world. But perhaps the most tragic element of this saga is that the demise was entirely avoidable.
This is a peek into Financial Mail's cover story where we look at the unnecessary death of SA’s last department store.
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After creating history by clinching test series by 3-0, India skipper Virat Kohli addressed the media on Monday and praised the smashing bowlers Mohammed Shami and Umesh Yadav for their terrific performance in the match and said it's great to see both of them still bowling with lot of heart, with the desire to make something happen for the team. Umesh and Shami did really well in last home season that's why we backed them in this series also.
OneSearch, launched this summer helps you easily find library books, articles and other resources including, CTW collections.
We have some tips that will make OneSearch even easier to use. We’ll share them in a series of 20 minute workshops. No registration required!
Drop In Workshops (all in the Phelan Room on the A Level of the Library) October 9, 10 and 11 at 10am, 12pm and 3pm
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) – North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper has taken his oath of office minutes after midnight to get an early start amid
bitter partisan politics but says he believed there is a way forward. The Democrat was sworn in early Sunday as the state’s 75th
governor nearly a week before his public inauguration ceremony. He was joined by a small group of friends and colleagues.
New Delhi: Senior IAS officer Pradeep Singh Kharola today took charge as the Chairman and Managing Director of Air India. Kharola assumed charge from Rajiv Bansal.
A 1985-batch Karnataka cadre officer, Kharola would be steering the national carrier at a time when the government has started the process for its strategic disinvestment. He was serving as the managing director of Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd since February 2015.
Among others, Kharola has worked in various posts in Karnataka, including as the chairman of Karnataka Urban Infrastructure Development and Finance Corporation Ltd. He has also served as principal secretary to the Karnataka chief minister.
The carrier, which has a debt burden of more than Rs 50,000 crore, managed to eke out operational profit for the first time in a decade in 2015-16.
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A candlelight vigil is scheduled to be held on Monday evening for the Oregon State Police trooper shot on Christmas Day.
On December 25, 2016, Nic Cederberg was shot multiple times following a police chase with a murder suspect. He was immediately taken to OHSU and underwent multiple surgeries. He is still listed in critical condition. On December 28, 2016, Cederberg spoke his first words since being admitted to the hospital.
The event will be held in North Plains, where Cederberg was previous stationed. It’s being organized by the North Plains Police Department and the City of North Plains at the Jessie Mays Community Center on Northwest Hillcrest Street. The vigil will start at 6 p.m.
The community is invited to attend and show support for Cederberg. Free parking will be offered at St. Edwards Catholic Church on Northwest 313th Avenue.
Danielle Bregoli is determined to not fade away into obscurity. The 13-year-old living and breathing meme has an online clothing store, with hoodies and sweaters with her famous catchphrase adorned on the front.
These sweaters have landed her in a little bit of hot water, however. Clothing manufacturer Hanes sent Bregoli and her mother a letter asking her to stop selling her hoodies and sweaters featuring that stitching, because the “C” used is nearly identical to the logo used by Champion sportswear, which is owned by Hanes.
A sneak peak of our new Fall/Winter '16 Collection! All about what #RealChampions want – style, comfort & quality. pic.twitter.com/YLWjfpcQbb — ChampionUSA (@ChampionUSA) May 11, 2016
In a statement obtained by TMZ, Hanes says it needs to protect its “extensive consumer goodwill and reputation.” Hanes gave the Bregolis a week to cease production of any of the merch with the similar “C.”
Via TMZ
Shaw scored a goal and added an assist Monday in a 3-2 win over Carolina.
The points snapped a lengthy 14-game drought for Shaw, who regularly toils on the team's fourth line and rarely makes fantasy-relevant contributions. On the bright side, his six points in 30 games have him on pace to break last year's career-high 10 (in 55 contests), so at least he's trending in the right direction.
Man convicted of killing Punta Gorda toddler to face sentencing
A man found guilty of beating and killing a toddler will learn his fate Monday morning.
Keith Wilson, 46, was convicted on Oct. 18 of second-degree murder in the 1999 killing of 3-year-old Pilar Rodriguez. Her body was never found.
MORE: Man convicted of killing toddler in Punta Gorda cold case
Wilson was arrested in 2013 after new evidence resurfaced against him. He disputed witness testimonies multiple times while on the stand.
Melissa Harding-Jones, Pilar’s babysitter testified Wilson told her he put her body in a garbage bag and buried her. She admitted to initally lying to police, but hoped her testimony would result in a lighter sentence. She faces up to 30 years in prison.
MORE: Babysitter testifies in Charlotte County child murder trial
The sentencing hearing is scheduled for 8:30 a.m.
Writer: Rachel Ravina
Clark County School District has been busy making sure that the local schools were ready on Monday morning for its thousands of students.
The district had less time to do it this year considering the school year is starting two weeks earlier than usual.
But, it appears that CCSD did a good job of hiring for this school year.
CCSD says it has nearly 97 percent of its open positions filled. More than 1,500 teachers were hired over the summer alone.
There are 400 vacancies left with the highest need in special education classrooms. Last year at this time, there were 319 vacancies.
CCSD is planning to here 500 additional teachers during the school year through various recruiting initiatives.
The base teacher pay is $40,900 per year.
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The senior running back rushed for 411 yard on 45 carries and scored six touchdowns Friday night at home. Brodie Inguaggiato
The Barcelona star expressed his frustration on social media the day after a bitter defeat to his club's biggest rivals
Lionel Messi took to Instagram to announce his frustration on Monday, pronouncing the day "f*cked up".
The Barcelona star posted the day after his side fell 3-1 to Real Madrid at home in the first leg of the Spanish Super Cup.
"F*cked up day but you have to pick yourself up and carry on," the 30-year-old wrote. "This has just started."
Perhaps the Argentine will have been boosted by the club's announcement Monday of the signing of Paulinho from Guangzhou Evergrande.
Ronaldo given five-game ban
Or, maybe that's what inspired Messi's Instagram post in the first place!
Springtime brings excitement to Miami Seaquarium with the return of spring camp. Campers will learn about different kinds of ocean life through this year’s theme “Bubbles of Fun.”
The park’s spring camp program offers students from kindergarten to high school the opportunity to learn about environmental issues facing our planet including pollution, invasive species, water conservation, habitat destruction, and endangered species.
The weeklong camp includes one marine mammal show a day, at least one animal interaction a day, educational treasure hunts and pirate myths, Salty’s Pirate Playground, arts and crafts, interactive games and experiments, and much more. Spring camp will take place Mar. 26-30, for campers’ ages 5 to 18 years.
Spring Camp registration is available online at www.miamiseaquarium.com/camp. The pre-registration camp price of $195 applies until Mar. 23 at noon. For additional information or questions, call 305-361-5705, ext. 526 or 207. For more information, visit miamiseaquarium.com.
Year-end review
The final quarter of 2016 saw candidates preparing for the November election, county commissioners spend weeks debating an anti-tethering ordinance and discussion about local development. For more, see the Saturday-Sunday, December 31, 2016 & January 1, 2017 edition.
Lubbock Fire Rescue crews responded about 10:30 a.m. to a reported structure fire at a unit in the Westridge Apartments at 1606 Elkhart Ave. Anybody with information is asked to contact the Fire Marshal's office at 775-2646 or Crime Line at 741-1000.
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BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — The mild snowfall that recently covered the Billings area has pushed this winter’s total accumulation for the city past the single-season snowfall record.
The Billings Gazette reports the National Weather Service recorded 2.6 inches (6.6 centimeters) of snow at the Billings Logan International Airport by early Monday afternoon, bringing the yearly total to more than 106 inches (269 centimeters).
Snowfall from the 2017-18 winter had been tied for weeks with the city’s previous record-holding winter of 2013-14. Snowfall that winter reached 103.5 inches (262.9 centimeters).
National Weather Service meteorologist Bob Setzenfand says Monday’s light snowfall didn’t have much of an impact on area road conditions.
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Information from: The Billings Gazette, http://www.billingsgazette.com
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Discover the benefits and challenges of various food preservation techniques with an emphasis on hot water bath canning. Enjoy this lecture and demonstration (no hands-on work) and bring home plenty of handouts, recipes and helpful tips. This class is the basis for all other canning classes this year. Register by May 5, 5pm.
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LONDON Britain's healthcare cost-effectiveness watchdog NICE said on Tuesday that Bristol-Myers Squibb's immunotherapy drug Opdivo was not worth using on the state health service for treating head and neck cancer due to its high price.
The draft decision from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is the latest example of an expensive new cancer drug being spurned by the watchdog over cost issues.
Paul Workman, Chief Executive of the Institute of Cancer Research, said the decision would deny patients "a genuine breakthrough treatment" and he urged NICE and Bristol to work together to reach an agreement on price. Opdivo is also approved to treat a number of other cancers.
Britain has led the way in measuring drug cost-effectiveness in a rational and dispassionate way, following the establishment of NICE nearly two decades ago, but the system is now facing increasing financial strains.
(Reporting by Ben Hirschler, editing by Louise Heavens)
Israeli police said a security guard was seriously injured after being stabbed in Jerusalem’s Old City on March 18.Police said the knife attack was carried out by a Palestinian; however, news reports said a Turkish tourist was behind the incident.Other reports said the person responsible for the attack was killed at the scene. Credit: Israel Police via Storyful
April 5B-Soft Co Ltd :
* Says it will use 100 million yuan to set up an investment fund JV in Zhejiang with partners
* The JV will be capitalized at 30 billion yuan
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/Zi08Ik
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
May 2 Dexcom Inc
* Dexcom, Inc. Reports first quarter 2017 financial results
* Q1 GAAP loss per share $0.49
* Q1 revenue $142.3 million versus I/B/E/S view $144.4 million
* Q1 earnings per share view $-0.50 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Feliz worked around a hit and a walk with one strikeout in a scoreless inning to record his fifth save of the season Monday against the Cubs.
Feliz allowed a single and a walk before recording an out, but he proceeded to induce a double-play grounder before striking out Kyle Schwarber to end the game. This was the first bit of trouble Feliz has really encountered this season, but he showed the ability to battle back, adding to his stock as one of the more productive fantasy closers through the early portion of the season.
CALISTOGA (CBS13) – Families who lost their homes or photographs in the wildfires can get new portraits taken next weekend.
Several photographers are hosting the free event called FireProofs at the Solage Resort in Calistoga on May 6.
Jim Vetter owns Jim Vetter Photography and says he came up with the idea the day after the fires began. He said, “when I realized what was happening, my heart broke. I knew I wanted to help these families.”
“We are humbled and grateful for the opportunity to provide new family portraits that can be cherished and passed through the generations. We have recruited outstanding event professionals to ensure the best experience for the families being photographed.” said Cindy Danbom of the Wedding International Professional Association Northern California.
Families need to pre-register for a 20-minute session.
PARKLAND, Fla. (AP) — Authorities say the brother of the teen charged with killing 17 people at a Florida school has been arrested for trespassing at the same school.
A Broward Sheriff's Office report says 18-year-old Zachary Cruz was arrested Monday afternoon at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School and charged with trespassing.
The report says the teen was found riding his skateboard at the school though he had received prior warnings from school officials to stay away from the campus. The report adds that Zachary Cruz told the arresting deputy that he was there to "reflect on the school shooting and to soak it in."
His 19-year-old brother, Nikolas Cruz, faces 17 first-degree murder charges in connection with the Feb. 14 shooting.
Jail records didn't immediately list an attorney for Zachary Cruz.
Busta Ryhmes is known for his fast paced lyrics on a lot of the songs he does. He just dropped a new song titled “Get It” and fans will definitely rock out to this. The song features Missy Elliott and Kelly Rowland on the song and it’s all about getting money and changing the game.
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In the song Rowland’s vocals shine and Elliott’s verse is genius. The beat during several parts of the song changes and it makes you want to get up and dance. Busta Rhymes hasn’t mentioned that he is doing an album, but we are her for this song.
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March 12 marked the 106th birthday of the Girl Scouts. The annual celebration kicked off Girl Scout Week with seven days of action. Girl Scouts across the United States had the chance to connect with one another, show the world everything they do, and celebrate what it means to have that one-of-a-kind G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader) grit.
Nationally, Girl Scouts is 2.6 million strong—1.8 million girls and 800,000 adults who believe in the power of every G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader). Since 1912, Girl Scouts has built girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place.
The Encinitas Service Unit #648 volunteers celebrated the Girl Scouts birthday at their monthly meeting on March 13. If you’d like more information on volunteering or joining Girl Scouts visit the website at www.sdgirlscouts.org.
Carson City Ward 2 Supervisor Brad Bonkowski will hold "Breakfast with Brad" on Friday, June 1, from 7 to 8 a.m. at the Cracker Box restaurant. All Carson City residents are invited to attend.
"There are a couple of projects either underway or soon to be started in the city, such as the improvements to both Curry and South Carson streets. I know a lot of people are interested in those and I encourage them to come and ask questions," Bonkowski said. "Plus primary voting is underway; elections always spark interesting conversations."
No purchase is necessary; the coffee is on Bonkowski. The Cracker Box is at 402 E. William St.
Dec 12 (Reuters) - Ageas Sa:
* AGEAS SA - AMENDED FORTIS SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT REACHED
* AGEAS SA - PARTIES WILL SUBMIT AMENDED SETTLEMENT PROPOSAL TO AMSTERDAM COURT OF APPEAL TODAY
* AGEAS SA - SO-CALLED ACTIVE AND NON-ACTIVE CLAIMANTS WILL BE ENTITLED TO SAME BASE AMOUNTS OF COMPENSATION FOR THEIR DAMAGES
* AGEAS SA - AMENDED PROPOSAL DOES NOT IMPACT AGEAS‘S RESULTS OR ITS SOLVENCY POSITION
* AGEAS SA - ALL CHARGES HAVE ALREADY BEEN PROVISIONED AND ACCOUNTED FOR IN Q3 2017 RESULTS
* AGEAS SA - REACHED AN AMENDED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH INITIAL SIGNATORIES VEB, DEMINOR, SICAF AND STICHTING FORTISEFFECT
* AGEAS -ADDITIONAL EFFORT OF EUR 100 MLN ANNOUNCED ON 16 OCTOBER, RAISES OVERALL BUDGET FOR SETTLEMENT TO EUR 1.3 BLN
* AGEAS SA - BUDGET HAS ALLOWED TO STRENGTHEN INITIAL SETTLEMENT DEAL, TAKING INTO ACCOUNT COURT‘S MAIN CONCERNS Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
OTTAWA — Two members of the Canadian Forces have been charged with sexually assaulting other military personnel in separate incidents.
National Defence says Cpl. George MacLeod of 36 Combat Engineer Regiment reserve unit in Sydney, N.S., was charged in relation to an alleged incident during a training exercise at Base Gagetown in New Brunswick in August.
The National Investigation Service offered no other details, saying only that the incident involved another member of the Armed Forces.
In a second case, Master Cpl. Maxime Demers of the Canadian Forces Health Services at Canadian Forces Base Borden, is also facing a charge of sexually assaulting another member at a private residence in Halifax in June 2014 when he was posted to HMCS Charlottetown.
We all know that purple is Prince’s signature color, well now, instead of just wearing purple you have to wear Love Symbol #2 to be official. That’s right our favorite singer has is own shade developed by The Pantone Color Institute in collaboration with his’ estate.
The Pantone Institute said in a statement “We are honored to have worked on the development of Love Symbol #2, a distinctive new purple shade created in memory of Prince. A musical icon known for his artistic brilliance, Love Symbol #2 is emblematic of Prince’s distinctive style.”
You will be able to buy items with Love Symbol #2 very soon!
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Man accused of raping injured teenage girl pleads guilty
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — A man accused of raping a 15-year-old girl on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation after she had been run over by a vehicle has pleaded guilty to sexual abuse of a minor.
The Rapid City Journal reports 29-year-old Bishop Cottier reached a plea deal with prosecutors, and court documents show he entered his plea Friday. He faces up to 15 years in prison.
Authorities say the girl had been drinking at a party in April 2014 when she was dragged and run over by a vehicle driven by friends. They say Cottier later assaulted her at his home while her hands were restrained.
He and another man then took the girl to a hospital, where she reported the assault while being treated for her injuries.
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According to reports, shortly after 11:00pm, Wednesday 31st, January, 2018, officers from Drug Enforcement Unit acting on information, went to Saunders Beach, West Bay Street, where they recovered a 36ft Go-fast Intrepid vessel with three 300 Yamaha engines. The vessel was reportedly stolen on Tuesday 30th January, 2018 from a dock in Abaco. It is valued at $400,000.00.
Five adult males, believe to be from Bimini, were taken into custody and are assisting police with this investigation.
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — President Donald Trump's two sons in charge of his business empire will attend a closed-door event to mark the opening of the Trump International Golf Club in Dubai.
The ceremony, due on Saturday in the Mideast city-state home to the world's tallest building, marks the first major event abroad that Eric and Donald Jr. will attend since their father's inauguration.
The Trump Organization earlier referred questions about the event to DAMAC Properties, the Dubai-based developer that partnered with them on the course.
DAMAC spokesman Niall McLoughlin told The Associated Press on Wednesday that the ceremony would be a "closed event."
March 30 Cashbox Partyworld Co Ltd:
* Says it will use undistributed profit to pay cash dividends of T$ 4.0 per share to shareholders for 2016
* To use additional paid-in capital to distribute T$ 2.0 per share
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/E4pfJO
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Netflix will be released Portuguese-language show Samantha! will be hitting the streaming platform on Friday, July 6.
Samantha! comprises of a total of eight episodes, which run to half an hour each and will be available to watch in one go.
Audiences in the UK can watch Samantha! from 8am in the UK, while those on the East Coast of North America can binge the new drama from midnight.
A summary reads: “In the '80s, Samantha! was the most beloved child in Brazil. 30 years later, people barely remember her.
“With the help from her manager Marcinho, her kids Cindy and Brandon, and even from her former husband and former soccer player Dodoi, she'll do anything to get back into the spotlight.”
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U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan speaks about healthcare at his weekly press briefing on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S, April 27, 2017. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas
WASHINGTON U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan on Tuesday did not say when lawmakers would vote on a Republican plan to undo former President Barack Obama's healthcare law, but said House leaders were making progress on the bill.
Speaking to reporters, Ryan said Republicans "were making very good progress" on their proposed legislation. He rejected concerns about the measure's potential health insurance impact on people with pre-existing health conditions, saying there were layers of protections for such patients.
(Reporting by Richard Cowan; Writing by Susan Heavey; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
ROCKWALL, Texas (AP) — A Texas couple has been arrested for allegedly selling a 14-year-old girl to an Illinois family.
Steve Marks has been charged with purchasing or selling a child for sex. He’s being held at Rockwall County Jail with bail set at $1 million.
Police affidavits allege Marks knowingly sold the child for sex to a family in Elgin, Illinois. The affidavits say Marks and his wife, Lila Miller, attempted to resell the girl to a different family in Florida after the Illinois family only paid half of the agreed amount.
Miller is facing the same charges as her husband.
Marks denied the accusation to WFAA-TV, saying that anyone who would sell a child for sex “needs to be put away for the rest of their life.”
The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services reported the teen missing in September.
A dying man has stumbled into a busy Richmond service station looking for help after he was stabbed. Despite strangers rushing to help there was nothing, they could do to save his life.
SARASOTA, Fla. (WFLA) – Sarasota police have responded to a serious crash involving four vehicles.
It happened at the intersection of Faubel Street and Higel Avenue in Sarasota.
Officials have shut down the North Bridge to Siesta Key. The bridge is expected to stay closed for several hours. Drivers nearby are advised to use the South Bridge instead.
No further details are available at this time.
This is a developing situation. We will have more updates on WFLA.com once more information is released.
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The "Law & Order: Criminal Intent" actor posed for a photo with restaurant manager, Dave Amato. The moment was shared on Ole Savannah's Facebook page, the Daily Freeman says.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a confident, nationalistic speech Tuesday, emphasizing China's desire to take up its "due place in the world."
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Speaking at the closure of the 13th National People's Congress, a meeting of the country's rubber-stamp parliament, Xi said the "rejuvenation of the Chinese nation has become the biggest dream of the Chinese people."
The speech followed the removal of constitutional term limits on the presidency, potentially clearing Xi to lead China for life.
"We are resolved to fight the bloody battle against our enemies ... with a strong determination to take our place in the world," Xi said.
He had strong language for supporters of independence for Taiwan or Hong Kong, saying that "not a single inch of our land" could be ceded from China.
"We should safeguard the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the country and achieve full unification of the motherland."
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JJ Watt sends funny tweet after brother TJ officially signs with Steelers
There are now officially three Watt brothers in the NFL, and the eldest one is thrilled at what that means.
Rookie linebacker T.J. Watt, who was taken by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first round of this year’s draft, officially signed with the team on Wednesday.
In reaction to the news, Watt’s older brother J.J., the four-time All-Pro defensive end for the Houston Texans, posted this funny tweet.
Your turn to buy dinner. https://t.co/h7h0QEKpqD — JJ Watt (@JJWatt) June 14, 2017
The middle brother of the Watt family, Derek, is also in the NFL, playing as a fullback for the Los Angeles Chargers.
For J.J., who actually has a fairly underrated Twitter game, he probably covers most of the family dinners with his $100 million contract, so this has to be a very welcome development for him.
Battling breast cancer in 2000, Kathryn Smith found comfort pursuing her lifelong interest in Franklin D. Roosevelt. The more she read, the more intrigued she became with the 32nd U.S. president's private secretary, Marguerite Alice "Missy" LeHand.
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COLUMBUS, GA (WTVM) - Pre-trial motions continued Friday morning ahead of the highly controversial triple murder trial out of Upatoi.
Defense attorneys argued more motions to serve the three defendant's trials.
The three suspects Rufus Burks, Javarceay Tapley, and Raheam Gibson are accused of killing 3 members of a Upatoi family, Gianne Lindsey, Caleb Short, and Gloria Short in their home January 2016.
Each defendant faces three counts of murder, aggravated assault, auto theft, kidnapping, first-degree burglary among other charges.
Superior Court Judge Gil McBride did not make a final ruling Friday morning in Recorder's Court.
A trial date for October 30.
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TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s Oil Ministry has published list of 29 international companies qualified to bid for oil and gas projects following the lifting of sanctions under a landmark nuclear accord.
The list published on the ministry’s website Monday includes several multinational firms, among them Total, Shell, Eni, Gazprom and Schlumberger.
In October, Iran invited foreign companies to bid for 50 exploration and production projects for the first time since the 2015 nuclear deal with world powers.
Iran has upgraded its model for oil contracts, allowing for the full recovery of costs over almost two decades. In October, Iran signed the first such contract with a local oil company.
North officers are at a homicide scene 10500 W, Hardy. Adult female was transported to the hospital where she died. Initial information is victim was intentionally struck by a vehicle driven by a known suspect. 202 pic.twitter.com/qHb677gZF7 — Houston Police (@houstonpolice) July 4, 2018
A woman is dead after police say she was intentionally hit by a car in north Houston.Houston police say they are investigating the homicide that took place on Parker Road off the Hardy Toll Road.According to a tweet from HPD, the woman was transported to a hospital where she died.At this time, it is unclear who was driving.
Local news site Sabq reported attackers stole the officer’s vehicle before forcing their way into the military location.
The officer is believed to have been on duty at the time.
The armed attackers exchanged fire with the security men in the Taif city building.
The man was taken to hospital, but later died of his injuries.
One attacker is thought to have been detained wounded, but the other has fled the scene.
There have also been additional injuries among security personnel, but it is unclear the extent or the number of people affected.
Video footage shows police swarming the guard station on 60th Street
The identity and motivation of the assailants are currently unknown.
Tail city is north east of the Hajj pilgrimage site of Mecca, the holiest place in Islam.
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Smallwood (knee) won't practice Friday and will be listed as questionable and a game-time decision for Sunday's contest against the Cardinals, but it's not expected that he'll suit up for the contest, Zach Berman of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
While Eagles head coach Doug Pederson indicated Friday that Smallwood's Week 5 status will be determined Sunday, Smallwood didn't practice at all this week, so all signs are pointing toward him being unable to go. If Smallwood is indeed sidelined Sunday, LeGarrette Blount and Corey Clement would likely see most of the work in the Eagles' backfield, with Kenjon Barner possibly factoring into the mix on passing downs.
Dell Scholars and best friends, Verónica Leal and Jennifer Becerra, not only graduated together as Valedictorians from Sunnyside High School this year, but both are heading to Southern California to start their new journey at UCLA later this year as college roommates. MARÍA G. ORTIZ-BRIONES mortizbriones@vidaenelvalle.com
The Education and Finance Ministries have criticized executive director Yapha Ben David of the Histadrut Hamorim teachers' union for the announcement that it will start Tuesday classes throughout the public education system at 11am, except for special education, which will start at its normal time.
Calling the decision "brutal, arbitrary and reckless", the ministries said, "It is unfortunate to see that students, parents, teachers and the system are paying the price of her race for head of the Histadrut Hamorim in May and are being used by her as a tool."
It actually happened. There were whispers of some quiet conversation, and after months of persistence, dedication, and fearlessly trolling frontman Rivers Cuomo to cover Toto’s “Africa," Twitter user @weezerafrica managed to get Weezer to acquiesce.
Plot twist: They initially only covered “Rosanna” by Toto, not “Africa.”
But Weezer wasn’t about to let their fans down. Oh no. They were determined to lift everyone’s post-three-day-weekend spirits by blessing the rains down in “Africa.”
Hurry, boy—it’s waiting there for you:
As for @weezerafrica? 14-year-old Mary (as Noisey reports) was left speechless.
i don't know what's next. just let me enjoy this for a while.#WeezerCoverAfrica — weezer cover africa by toto (@weezerafrica) May 29, 2018
So there you have it, all onboard the #WeezerCoverAfrica train: Ask and you shall receive.
A FUN and games event will be held at the scout hut in Baskerville Road, Sonning Common, tomorrow (Saturday) from 2pm to 4pm.
All are welcome and there will be home-made cakes for sale.
The event is in aid of Club SC, the village’s youth club.
Elderly woman rescued after falling between boulders at Mt Buffalo
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Emergency services have rescued a 75-year-old woman who was trapped at Mount Buffalo in Victoria's north-east.
She fell down between boulders and became stuck at about 1:00pm.
The hiker fell while walking a section of rocks known as The Hump and was freed by rescue crews at about 4:30pm.
She was assessed at the scene by paramedics before being carried to an air ambulance and taken to the Royal Melbourne Hospital in a stable condition.
Ambulance Victoria said the women suffered from rib and ankle injuries.
Victoria Police, Ambulance Victoria, the State Emergency Service, the Country Fire Authority and Parks Victoria were at the scene.
Six CFA trucks from Bright, Mt Beauty, Porepunkah and Wangaratta assisted the rescue efforts.
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Twin Cities high school students calling for gun control shut down a Minnesota Senate committee hearing Monday.
The group, led by Josh Groven of the School of Environmental Studies in Apple Valley, took a microphone at a witness table when the Senate Judiciary Committee was discussing an unrelated topic. The committee recessed for a time before coming back and resuming the other topic, elder care. Groven and other students were removed from the meeting.
Those at the afternoon committee meeting were part of a 20-student group that staged a sit-in at the office of committee Chairman Warren Limmer, R-Maple Grove, Monday morning. He said he told them at the time that Senate Republican leaders were considering their request.
However, Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka, R-Nisswa, last week said gun control measures would not be brought up because they do not have the votes to pass. He said he only would consider measures that could pass.
He said he supports school safety legislation, as do most Republicans.
At least 10 people were killed in a major explosion at a fireworks factory in Warangal district of Telangana. Two people who suffered grievous injuries have been shifted to a nearby hospital.The incident happened around 11:30am. The fire services, police and district administration reached the spot and rescue operations are still on.Officials on the spot confirmed that 10 dead bodies have been recovered and more people could be under the debris.Telangana chief minister K Chandrashekhar Rao has announced Rs 5 lakh compensation and expressed his condolence for the families of the deceased. The chief minister also ordered district administration to provide better treatment to injured at state expense and extend all necessary help to families.
Moscow-based cybersecurity firm Kaspersky Lab has hit back at a report in the Wall Street Journal which accused it of being involved in a Russian government hack of an NSA contractor in 2015 . From a report:
After gracefully laying an egg while dressed as a Donnie Darko-style Easter bunny, Norwegian rocker Leo Moracchioli of Frog Leap Studios performed an amazing and hilarious multitrack heavy metal cover of the ABBA 1976 Europop classic “Dancing Queen”.
Here’s the original version of the song.
A Posey County teacher accused of child seduction admits to two charges. Camella Rodgers pleaded guilty Wednesday to two counts of child seduction.
She’s accused of having a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old student while she was teaching in the Mt. Vernon School district.
Rodgers is due to be sentenced June 28th.
She faces anywhere from one to six years in prison.
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The former police captain shared this photo of his vehicle's defaced bumper sticker. He says he was disappointed by the use of profanity and the tone used by opponents of extending the road up Lynn Canal.
A woman from Scarsdale was arrested driving with a blood alcohol content more than double the legal limit while her child was in the backseat. Shortly after noon on Thursday, June 8, police were dispatched to Wayside Lane, where there were reports of a driver that had driven into another car and sped off.
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Grains mixed and livestock higher
CHICAGO (AP) — Grain futures were mixed Tuesday in early trading on the Chicago Board of Trade.
Wheat for July delivery rose 4.20 cents at $5.4220 a bushel; Jul corn was off .60 cent at $4.0440 a bushel; July oats was up 6.80 cents at $2.5240 a bushel while July soybeans fell 7.40 cents at $10.3560 a bushel.
Beef and pork were higher on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.
June live cattle up .18 cent at $1.0428 a pound; Aug feeder cattle gained 1.80 cents at $1.4525 a pound; June lean hogs was up 1 cent at .7552 a pound.
BILLINGS — A southern Montana county is subsidizing the cost of pretrial monitoring — an effort that officials say has saved the county more than $2 million by reducing its jail population.
The Billings Gazette reports Yellowstone County has spent about $300,000 helping defendants pay for their court ordered location, drug and alcohol monitoring since 2015.
Under the subsidy program, the county pays up to $9 a day for 35 defendants who qualify for pretrial release. Defendants in the program often pay just a $1 per day depending on the type of monitoring.
The county spends nearly a $100 per person to jail someone for a day.
All counties in the state will take steps to reduce jail populations next year after a new law is enacted that calls for more diversion.
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Officials say a man was found with multiple gun shot wounds along Ludlow street in the West Philadelphia section of the city.
MUMBAI: Singer Ellie Goulding is reportedly smitten with her new boyfriend Caspar Jopling.
Goulding is getting serious with the art dealer and has been staying more in New York so that she can spend more time with him, reports thesun.co.uk.
"It's a big commitment but Ellie doesn't want to endure a transatlantic romance. She is in the fortunate position where her job enables her to be based in different countries when her schedule isn't packed with promo duties and shows," the source said.
The source added: "Currently it's much easier for her to travel than it is for Caspar, and Ellie is willing to put the work in. Any free time she has is mainly spent in New York and it really helps that she loves spending time there.
"She hasn't moved over full-time as she still has her pad in London but who knows what the future holds?"
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BETHANY, Okla. – No injuries were reported after multiple fire departments battled two mobile home fires.
Shaum Jennings, Deputy Chief of the Bethany Fire Department, told News 4 they were alerted by dispatch of a structure fire in the mobile home park.
Once on scene, crews were already battling fire on two mobile homes.
Officials say the fire also spread to three cars.
Thankfully, all occupants in both homes got out safely.
The Red Cross will be stepping in to help.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Gold steadies
Bengaluru: Gold was steady on Friday ahead of key U.S. jobs data later in the day, with prices curbed as the dollar stood firm near a seven-week high.
Spot gold was little changed at $1,267.95 an ounce at 0340 GMT. The metal was, however, down 0.9 percent for the week and headed for a fourth weekly decline. U.S. gold futures for December delivery were down 0.2 percent at $1,270.60 per ounce. "The dollar is strong. That is one reason why gold is rangebound. Markets are expected to hold this way until nonfarm payrolls is out. We might see some action only then," said Brian Lan, managing director at dealer GoldSilver Central in Singapore. Asian shares rose on Friday, tracking Wall Street gains, and the dollar touched a seven-week high versus a basket of currencies on fresh signs of economic growth and hopes for progress on U.S. tax reforms, with traders looking to U.S. jobs data for near-term catalysts.
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Last week, the boys asked for a fun Royal Rumble weekend that restored their most beloved big event to its former glory- and that's just what they got! Hear them break down all the important issues from Takeover and the Rumble, and hear them debate where this Rumble ranks in history. Not to be missed!
Last week, the boys asked for a fun Royal Rumble weekend that restored their most beloved big event to its former glory- and that's just what they got! Hear them break down all the important issues from Takeover and the Rumble, and hear them debate where this Rumble ranks in history. Not to be missed!
Coatesville, New Zealand, Offers A Country Lifestyle On the Fringe of the City
The suburb on Auckland’s north shore has beautiful gardens, equestrian facilities, mansions and exclusive private schools
WOONSOCKET, R.I. (WPRI) — Crews in Woonsocket were cleaning up a mess after a car crashed into a pole on Logee Street, near Mount Saint Charles Academy.
It happened just before 11:00 p.m on New Year’s Day
The crash caused some electrical wires to come down.
It appears only one car was involved.
At this time, it is not clear if anyone was injured or what may have caused the crash.
This story is developing and will be updated as information becomes available.
ABC Cancels Reboot Of 'Roseanne' After Comedian's Racist Tweet Hours after Roseanne Barr tweeted a racist comment about former Obama adviser Valerie Jarrett, ABC canceled Roseanne. What does it mean for other networks and actors called out for ugly behavior?
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The Herald-Dispatch
The Senate’s budget assumed $4.225 billion in revenue for fiscal year 2018. That amount includes anticipated revenue from the governor’s proposed roads bills, which reflect increases to taxes on gasoline and Division of Motor Vehicles fees and changes affecting the authority of the West Virginia Parkways Authority.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Tandy Leather Factory Inc:
* On Aug 10, co executed a Promissory Note with BOKF, NA dba Bank of Texas pertaining to existing $6 million line of credit facility​
* Credit facility maturity date was extended from September 18, 2018 to September 18, 2019 - SEC filing​
* Also on august 10, co executed Promissory Note with BOKF, pertaining to existing $15 million line of credit facility for purchase of stock
* Promissory Note pertaining to existing $15 million line of credit facility extended draw period to August 18, 2018 Source text: (goo.gl/vqQ46K) Further company coverage:
LONG ISLAND — A small plane crashed on Long Island on Wednesday, pictures from the scene showed.
The plane crashed in a wooded area on Northcote Drive in Melville at 1:52 p.m., police said. It appears there was one occupant in the plane. It is unknown if the person was hurt. No structures were involved in the crash.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
A Lexington filmmaker wanted to make a film to display the diversity that he had come to love in Kentucky. Dan Wu, the owner of Atomic Ramen, and Kentucky for Kentucky joined forces to highlight the immigrant population of Kentucky.
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Restoration has begun on the South Carolina home that was the setting of "The Big Chill" and "The Great Santini." The Island Packet of Hilton Head reports the Tidalholm property in Beaufort recently sold for $1.76 million to John Tashjian, a New York City developer.
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DUBUQUE, Iowa (AP) - A 20-year-old man has pleaded not guilty to charges that he drove onto and damaged the Iowa baseball field made famous by the 1989 "Field of Dreams" movie.
The Telegraph Herald reports that Austin Pape, of Dyersville, entered a written plea before his arraignment scheduled for Monday in Dubuque. Investigators say Pape has acknowledged driving onto the field Jan. 22, and his attorney has said Pape will work with prosecutors on a resolution.
Court records say the owner estimated the damage at more than $5,500. The vehicle left deep gashes in the field and damaged sprinklers.
The field sits 2 miles (3 kilometers) outside Dyersville - 142 miles (228 kilometers) northeast of Des Moines. Thousands of people visit the property, running around the bases and walking to the surrounding cornfields.
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Information from: Telegraph Herald, http://www.thonline.com
Marlins outfielder Giancarlo Stanton has had a pretty good month and it’s not even halfway over. Entering Monday’s game against the Giants, Stanton had played in all 12 of his team’s games in August. He homered nine times, drove in 17 runs, and overall hit .356. Additoinally, Stanton came into Monday’s action having homered in each of his last four games.
Stanton made it five consecutive games with a homer on Monday, blasting a 2-0 Ty Blach fastball for a two-run home run in the bottom of the first inning. He’s the first Marlin to homer in five consecutive games. Stanton also took sole possession of the Marlins single-season record for homers in a season, passing Gary Sheffield’s 42 in 1996.
Along with the 43 round-trippers, Stanton has 92 RBI, 89 runs scored, and a .283/.373/.643 triple-slash line in 491 plate appearances. He’s now on pace for 60 home runs. The last player to hit 60-plus home runs in a season was Barry Bonds in 2001, when he slugged 73 of them.
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Eugene Hoover, a Republican candidate for lieutenant governor, will share his plans for Nevada's future at a meet and greet from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. May 2 at Glen Eagles, 3700 N. Carson St.
Appetizers will be served, and a no-host bar will be available. Campaign donations will be collected — make checks payable to Eugene Hoover for Nevada.
To RSVP, email Maurice White at fishingrampa@gmail.com.
Regina police have found a nine-year-old boy who had been missing since Thursday afternoon.
The boy had last been seen on the 1300 block of Robinson Street around 3:40 p.m. CST on Thursday afternoon.
Police found him Friday morning.
Police considered him vulnerable due to his age.
To the editor:
I am writing on behalf of my myself and my husband, Todd Engle. I promised him that I would find a way to reach out to the communities that have supported us for over four and a half years to say thank you. We have been blessed to find that our community is filled with amazing, kindhearted people who will stop at nothing to help out anyway they can.
So as Todd asked, to everyone in Amherst and those in the surrounding communities — thank you. Thank you for supporting Todd, myself, and our family. Thank you for being a part of Team Bubba and exemplifying the phrase, “We’re in this together.” At no point did we ever feel like we were fighting this alone. We are proud to call Amherst home.
Corrie and Todd Engle
An Arkansas man died after he was thrown from a truck Sunday night when it overturned several times in a crash, police said.
Robert K. Jones, 56, of North Little Rock was driving a 1998 Ford F-150 south on U.S. 79 in Prairie County around 6 p.m. when the vehicle left the highway in a curve and hit a private drive, according to an Arkansas State Police report.
The impact caused the truck to overturn several times. It crossed two lanes of traffic, police said, ejecting Jones before ending up in a ditch, the report said. Jones was fatally injured.
The accident took place about a half a mile south of Ulm.
Conditions were listed as clear and dry at the time of the wreck. No other injuries were reported.
Jones’ death is the 144th in a crash on state roads this year, according to preliminary data.
Police are appealing for information after six cars were vandalised on Saturday afternoon at Centennial Stadium.
The stadium was hosting the FFA Cup match between Albany Rovers and Yanchep United when the cars were vandalised between 1.30pm and 5.30pm.
Police say deep scratch marks were left on the panels of six cars and one car also received a punctured tyre.
Police had hoped to review CCTV footage from the carpark but later discovered the carpark was not covered by security cameras.
Anyone who may have witnessed the vandalism or with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or local police on 131 444.
Investigations are continuing following a fatal road crash near Marykirk at the weekend.
A 31-year-old man and 26-year-old woman were killed in the one-vehicle crash on the A937 Montrose to Laurencekirk road at Marykirk Bridge in the early hours of Sunday (August 13).
A second male was taken to hospital with serious injuries. The road was closed for 17 hours while police carried out investigations into the incident.
The scene is the exact same spot where a young female driver died in July last year following a collision with the same low stone wall.
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A man jailed for murdering his former partner told police officers he was "going to get some baccy" when they came to arrest him.
Owen Pellow stabbed Lisa-Marie Thornton, 36, to death at their home in Berrow Road in Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, on 23 November.
He was jailed on Tuesday for a minimum of 17 years for the "frenzied attack".
The Scotts Hill Lady Lions had a rough start to the season, but they have been red hot over the last two weeks, winning all three of their games. Tuesday night, the Lady Lions traveled to Jackson to take on Sacred Heart. The game opened with a strong 14-2 run in favor of Scotts Hill, in the first quarter. In the second quarter, the Lady Lions reached 30 points while their defense…
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Police are investigating a home invasion and sexual assault. Officers say a woman reported a man breaking into her Iowa City home and assaulting her on April 15.
The home is in the Grant Wood neighborhood. Police believe it is a random act and that the suspect does not know the woman.
Iowa City Area CrimeStoppers is offering a reward of up to $1000 for information leading to the arrest of these suspects. Anyone with information is urged to contact CrimeStoppers at 358-TIPS (8477).
** Instead of building capital ahead of an acquisition, U.S. banks could benefit through buyback programs that would boost their stock prices, allowing for stronger buyout deals - Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
** U.S. banks currently have capital that is at a 70-year high and exceeds industry regulatory requirements, allowing for ample distributions to shareholders and also making the industry ripe for acquisitions - KBW
** Brokerage says the industry is generating over 7 pct annual growth in capital, in excess of industry needs
** KBW says if a bank is left with lower-than-required capital levels after a post-buyback deal, it could issue new shares that will likely be above the level at they were repurchased
** The U.S. Senate last week approved a bill to ease tight restrictions on regional lenders, freeing them and the industry of huge compliance costs, which could foster acquisitions (Reporting by Nikhil Subba in Bengaluru)
Dredging will begin again soon in Pompton Lake in the most extensive phase of the three-year, $50 million cleanup of runoff from the nearby DuPont munitions plant, which left the lake polluted with mercury, lead and other contaminants. Pompton Lake dredging to begin again Dredging will begin again soon in Pompton Lake in the most extensive phase of the three-year, $50 million cleanup of runoff from the nearby DuPont munitions plant, which left the lake polluted with mercury, lead and other contaminants.
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TWO men who went missing in a remote part of WA at the start of the month have turned up safely at a police station.
Marcus Byers, 41, and George Hotker, 52, left Esperance on June 30 intending to drive to Alice Springs.
On Sunday they told a friend they were at Loongana on the Trans Access Road heading towards the remote Blackstone community but an alarm was raised on Wednesday afternoon when they failed to arrive.
Mr Byers and Mr Hotker arrived in Laverton at 10.30pm Wednesday and told police they were safe.
They told police their journey was delayed due to the wet road conditions and they were unable to contact anyone due to their remoteness.
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Kamaiyah, one of the best new rappers of The Year We Don't Talk About Anymore is setting a decidedly grown and sexy tone for 2017 with her new video for "Freaky Freaks." In the video, Kamaiyah throws down in a silk robe, waving a champagne flute at a freaky pajama party under a cascade of balloons. Luxuriate in these Nate Dogg and Warren G vibes below...
With nary a place left to sit last Wednesday evening the TBL Community Centre was brimming full of passionately concerned citizens who came to learn about the town’s tourism plan for the next three years. Amidst a certain amount of skepticism and despite the absence of a budget for the detailed proposal, the steering committee of the “Coeur villageois” plan received much enthusiasm, support and suggestion.
See the story in the April 18 issue of Brome County News.
What’s beef??..Beef is when Remy Ma brings the leading ladies of Hip Hop on stage in New York at Summer Jam and takes jabs at Nicki Minaj and Nicki sends a special message via her social media….guess the beef is still on!
When they can't even spell Prague. 😭😭😭😭😭😭 Prague wus good? pic.twitter.com/Z3HezTB0lc — NICKI MINAJ (@NICKIMINAJ) June 14, 2017
I was shooting. Came back on line and issa whole challenge. Y'all mad aggy 😭😭😭 https://t.co/TV1SnlUzBM — NICKI MINAJ (@NICKIMINAJ) June 14, 2017
5:11pm in P R A G U E 👅 pic.twitter.com/hbzteqoqb9 — NICKI MINAJ (@NICKIMINAJ) June 14, 2017
11am in Prague. Wake up bishes. — NICKI MINAJ (@NICKIMINAJ) June 14, 2017
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Feb 14 (Reuters) -
* Toscafund Asset Management LLP takes share stake of 400,000 shares in AerCap holdings - SEC filing
* Toscafund Asset Management LLP takes share stake of 400,000 shares in Athene Holding
* Toscafund Asset Management takes share stake of 850,000 shares in E*Trade Financial
* Toscafund Asset Management - Change in holdings are as of Dec 31, 2016 and compared with the previous quarter ended as of Sept 30, 2016
Source text for quarter ended Dec 31, 2016: bit.ly/2ksShc3 Source text for quarter ended Sept 30, 2016: bit.ly/2lLJdAV
The first Earth Day took place in 1970 and was created as a day of "education of environmental issues." Creating this special day was the idea of former Sen. Gaylord Nelson, D-Wisconsin.
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Transcript for Cities hold vigils for Charlottesville as new details emerge
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The cost of Olympic television rights may look hair-raising but Eurosport is confident it will get back the 1.3 billion euros ($1.4 billion) it laid out to get European rights, according to its chief executive.
Counting down to the Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Games, the company, owned by US media giant Discovery Communications, can from January 1 use the Olympic rings on screens under its surprise deal with the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
But it faces a key 2017 with sub-rights accords in France, Italy and Spain to be sealed that could decide how successful its gamble for gold will be.
“I think sports rights potentially are bets,” Eurosport chief executive Peter Hutton told AFP in an interview. But in the case of the European rights, he added, “I think it is a pretty safe bet and on that basis I think a really important move for us.”—AFP
Samsung's Galaxy Note 8 is the best Android smartphone you can buy. The iPhone X may soon be the best iPhone. Here's how they compare.
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Tents cost 11,650 South African Rand (£638) per person, per night. This rate is inclusive of three meals daily, soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirits and beers, teas and coffees, refreshments on game drives, laundry, safari activities, one-hour nature walks accompanied by experienced armed trackers (subject to availability), emergency medical evacuation insurance and transfers to and from the lodge airstrip. Free Wi-Fi.
What you get in terms of private accommodation, access to the big five and well-qualified rangers, with additional activities like community tours and walking safaris thrown in, Ngala Tented Camp does offer excellent value for money.
April 24 (Reuters) - Bluestar Adisseo Co:
* SAYS Q1 NET PROFIT UP 11 PERCENT Y/Y AT 351.8 MILLION YUAN ($55.80 million) Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2HWUIAO Further company coverage: ($1 = 6.3045 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
These ‘Star Wars’ extras are still making money off their tiny roles
Two years ago, actor Nick Joseph was signing autographs at a “Star Wars” convention when a fan appeared with a request. “Would you sign something for my mother?” the man asked. Joseph agreed, and the guy reached into a bag and pulled out – an urn. Turns out the mother was long dead. More…
Vanderbilt held a big junior day this past Saturday and one of the visitors in attendance was longtime linebacker target Ahdarrious Gee, who is no stranger to West End.The former South Carolina com...
Stratford United Methodist Church 2600 Main Street is presenting concert pianist, Paul Bisaccia, in an all Gershwin program on Sunday, May 7, at 3:30 p.m.
Tickets are $10 at the door. Children under 12 are free.
For more information, contact Music Director, Chris Muller at [email protected] or the church office at 203-375-5851.
Suspect held in hit-and-run crash that killed Detroit boy
DETROIT (AP) — Police say a suspect has been arrested in a hit-and-run crash that killed an 8-year-old boy in Detroit.
The boy identified as Brandyn Starks was crossing a street Thursday on the city's southwest side when witnesses say he was hit by an SUV that disregarded a red traffic light. A 27-year-old man was arrested Sunday during a traffic stop in the Detroit suburb of Ecorse.
A tip to investigators led to the arrest, but police say they're still looking for the vehicle involved in the hit-and-run.
Police have said the boy's parents were searching for him after he left home with a wagon about two blocks from where he was struck. He was apparently trying to go to a nearby park. A weekend vigil was held for him in Detroit.
President Trump floated a new policy to combat Americas opioid epidemic in Manchester, New Hampshire on March 19, 2018. The new policy would include implementation of capital punishment for drug dealers.
Scene of the crash at the intersection (December 11, 2017/ FOX Carolina)
East North Street was partially blocked after a car hit a person Monday morning, according to Greenville County emergency dispatchers.
Injuries were reported in the collision, which happened near Mitchell Road around 7:20 a.m.
By 8:30 a.m. the scene had been cleared and both roads had fully reopened.
The crash occurred near Mitchell Road Elementary School.
Troopers are investigating the crash. EMS also responded.
FOX Carolina's crew at the scene said an adult patient was loaded into an ambulance and that two cars appeared to be damaged
No other details were immediately available.
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With a severe storm system is approaching, some preparation can make a large difference in your safety (and comfort) before and afterward.
RSSworker 34-year-old Sandeep Sharma has been shot dead.
A Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh worker was shot dead by two unidentified, bike-borne men in the Uttar Pradesh's Firozabad area.
The attackers opened fire at RSS worker 34-year-old Sandeep Sharma in a lane at Daya Nagar last night, police said.
Mr Sharma was rushed to a hospital in a serious condition, where the doctors declared him "brought dead", the police said, adding that the body was sent for post-mortem.
Local BJP MLA Manish Asija and a number of BJP and RSS workers gathered at the hospital as soon as the news of Mr Sharma's killing spread.
The police are probing the matter, no arrest has so far been made.
Laurion Capital Management LP bought a new stake in Tetra Tech, Inc. during the first quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission . The firm bought 9,065 shares of the industrial products company's stock, valued at approximately $370,000.
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Abbey Vocational School in Donegal Town will start classes at 11am due to the treacherous road conditions.
The school have advised that due to dangerous road conditions they will delay opening to that time, but have also advised parents and students who arrive at normal time or before 11am, that study classes are open and can accommodate them.
Jury selection began Monday (Dec. 11) in the trial of a former New Orleans teacher and Boy Scout leader accused of child pornography, sexual battery and molestation of a juvenile. Dennis Mischler, 65, of Covington, is being prosecuted in the 22nd Judicial District Court in Covington.
If jury selection is completed Monday, opening arguments are expected to begin on Tuesday, according to North Shore District Attorney Warren Montgomery's Office. The case is being heard by Judge August Hand, and Assistant District Attorneys Collin Sims and Bruce Dearing are the prosecutors.
Mischler, who was arrested in 2014, is charged with two counts of oral sexual battery, molestation of a juvenile and 46 counts of pornography involving juveniles, Montgomery's office reported.
At the time of his arrest, the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office said Mischler taught and was a Boy Scout leader in New Orleans prior to moving to Covington. The alleged sex crimes occurred in 2005-2006, the Sheriff's Office reported.
Go inside Keith Uban's studio and see how his new single "Coming Home" was written and recorded!
Video of Keith Urban - The Making of "Coming Home" from Graffiti U
You can see Urban and Kelsea Ballerini when his Graffiti U tour stops at DTE Energy Music Theatre on Friday, June 22.
To assist the restoration efforts in hurricane-stricken Haiti, pre-K through second-grade students at Meadow Drive School in the Mineola Union Free School District have donated more than $700 to the cause. Motivated by Mineola High School’s Instructional Leader Garry Desire, whose family was affected by the hurricane, students donated $1 to put their handprint on a banner that Desire will take with him to Haiti during his next visit. The banner, which is approximately 10-feet long, raised money which will directly be used to rebuild roofs on school buildings. Dubbed Little Hands Helping Haiti, it reinforced the importance of contributing to a global society.
—Submitted by the Mineola School District
TPS will continue sporting events for seniors, but junior varsity and below will be eliminated if the teacher walkout occurs.
Justin Bieber has been keeping a low profile these days but it seems as though he’s back in the spotlight!!!! Or should I say he popped up in someone’s DM!!!! The popstar was allegedly surfing IG when all of a sudden a HOT gym employee caught his eye and the rest was blasted on the blogs!!!!
Here’s the attractive gym employee by the name of Jessica Gober who happens to be 22 years old
She’s a cutie, right?!?! Jessica couldn’t believe that The Biebs asked about her through the gym’s IG account and she hit Twitter with her shock!!!!
Guess it really does go down in the DM for Justin?!?! Some are mad at Jess because she blasted Justin and possibly messed up her chance to capitalize on her “15 minutes of fame!!!!”
Irie Love is out with a new single called "Made in the Islands" The song talks about her being a proud island girl. It is also a collaboration with Hinano’s new clothing lines.
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ANDOVER TOWNSHIP, N.J. (AP)  A small plane has crashed into a lake near a New Jersey airport, injuring the pilot, who freed himself and swam away before a police rowboat plucked him from the water.
Authorities say the pilot was alone in the single-engine plane when it went down shortly before noon Monday near the small Aeroflex-Andover Airport in Sussex County. The plane ended up in the state's deepest natural lake, Lake Aeroflex, in Newton.
Authorities say the pilot was taking off from the airport when the crash occurred. The pilot was has been hospitalized, but his name and details on his injuries haven't been disclosed.
The airport is in Kittatinny Valley State Park and is owned by the state's Forest Fire Service.
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The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 3 Midday' game
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday afternoon's drawing of the Iowa Lottery's "Pick 3 Midday" game were:
6-7-3
(six, seven, three)
FARMINGTON - Temperatures edging toward the 90s did not deter a big crowd for the annual Independence Day Parade, sponsored by the Farmington Rotary Club, as people lined Main Street to catch a glimpse of the colorful floats and maybe a handful of candy.
The parade, themed as 'Promoting Good Will,' followed a spectacular fireworks show over Prescott Field Tuesday evening. The show was sponsored by Franklin Saving Bank, Big Sky Grill, Kyes Insurance and Coco Cola of Farmington. Prior to the display, there were horse-drawn wagon rides with Kendric Charles, sponsored by Mainestone Jewelry, and music on the field, featuring the Court Jesters.
Photographs of both the parade and the fireworks show can be seen below.
Celebrate Seniors' Month with an afternoon of fun and information sharing. Information booths and presentations by agencies servicing seniors will be available. Seating limited, must pre-register. 1:30 pm. Free.
Visit the branch or call 416-393-7657 today to book your seat for this free program.
A Northern Kentucky school district is on a "soft lockdown" following the escape of a prisoner.
Gallatin County Schools were taking extra precautions Monday.
Superintendent Travis Hubert said there is no threat to the schools and the escapee is not believed to be dangerous, but officials are exercising extra vigilance.
The students won't go outside to the playground and all outside doors will remain locked throughout the day.
Dispatchers told us it wasn't clear when the prisoner escaped or from where.
We are working to learn more information from law enforcement.
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Neymar has made an astonishing £1 million-per-week wage demand to remain at Paris Saint-Germain next season, reports the Times, despite injury preventing the Brazilian from proving his class and lifting the French side to the latter stages of Champions League.
The 26-year-old’s ankle ligament damage cruelly denied him the chance to prove he belongs on the Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi level, as Real Madrid eased past them into the quarterfinals.
With Los Blancos circling this summer to offer the Brazil international an exit, Neymar is said to want increased terms to shun a move back to the higher-profile La Liga.
The £1m per week pay demand will improve upon on the £264.5m guaranteed over his five-year deal in the French capital.
Meanwhile, Brazilian outlet UOL reported five factors that have caused Neymar to seek a quick exit from Ligue 1: increased fouling , a lack of protection from referees, the relatively poorer quality of play, sub-par playing surfaces and bus trips between games
Authorities say a man who was being sought for a parole violation has been shot and wounded after being spotted by police in southwestern Indiana. State police say the officer-involved shooting happened around 9 p.m. Tuesday in the parking lot of a gas station in Vincennes.
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Blogger Wesley Snyder revealed on Twitter that his little beagle pup is frightened of walking past the pantry door.
The scared beagle is seen sniffing and barking at the door, while her calm sister helps to guide her through every morning, demonstrating how it’s done.
One of my dogs refuses to walk past our pantry door. So her sister tries to show her how to do it. Every single morning. pic.twitter.com/dY3SMRhayW — Wesley Snyder (@365DaysOfDisney) April 23, 2018
Snyder then posted another video a day later, saying the pup was stuck at the door again, and that this happens “all the time”.
How do they do it,
the broad-tailed hummingbirds,
arriving at my window
the same day every year,
welcome as spring,
reliable as moon.
And what part of me
thrills in their predictability?
And what part says,
a tad too triumphantly,
See, here’s proof,
things come back.
I hear the small birds
before I see them,
their wingtips trilling,
I’ve read how the feathers
that make the sound wear down
from use. By midwinter,
you can barely hear
their bright hum at all until,
preparing to breed,
they grow new feathers again.
How do they do it,
grow feathers at just the right time?
I want to linger in the small
miracle of it, these ears still learning
how to hear and this heart still
astonished at the timing
of the world, how life just knows
when to return, when to grow.
FILE - In this Dec. 10 2007 file photo, French President Nicolas Sarkozy, left, greets Libyan leader Col. Moammar Gadhafi upon his arrival at the Elysee Palace, in Paris. Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy was placed in custody on Tuesday March 20, 2018as part of an investigation that he received millions of euros in illegal financing from the regime of the late Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi. Francois Mori AP Photo
Tehran, Feb. 03 (MNA) –On Saturday afternoon in Tehran, the chairman of ICAPP called for rapproachment between Iran-Saudi Arabia, saying peace in MD brings security to the whole Asia.
The founding Chairman of International Conference of Asian Political Parties (ICAPP) Jose de Venecia made the remarks at the 29th Meeting of the International Conference of Asian Political Parties (ICAPP) Standing Committee, adding “I am very pleased that the conference, which was established in 2000 in the city of Manila, Philippines, held its 29th meeting in Tehran.”
Speaking at the end of meeting, the ICAPP chairman suggested that Iran and Saudi Arabia need to reapproach in order to bring peace to the Middle East because peace in this region brings peace to whole Asia.
Jose de Venecia continued saying "when ICAPP started work, it had 15 members , but now it has 360 members."
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Twinkle Khanna and husband Akshay Kumar were spotted coming out of a Bandra pub, hand-in-hand, after partying with friends. Akshay wore an all-black outfit and a pair of suede maroon loafers, while Twinkle was a pop of colours in her black jumpsuit emblazoned with brightly coloured wild animals. Others spotted at the party included Bobby Deol and his wife Tanya Deol and Dino Morea.
A healthy gut requires a molecule called gp96 to train the immune system to tolerate food and normal microbes, report researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina in the May 19, 2017 issue of Scientific Reports . The study emphasizes the importance of gp96 in maintaining a balanced immune system in the gut.
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SIMSBURY, Conn. (AP) — Officials in Connecticut have formally concluded that a worn electrical outlet accidentally caused a barn fire that killed 24 horses in December.
The Hartford Courant reports the Simsbury Volunteer Fire Department on Friday released its investigative report on the blaze at Folly Farm.
Related: Simsbury barn fire that killed 24 horses started in storage room
The report says the fire began in an electrical outlet in a water heater closet in the 23,000-square-foot arena barn. Officials said a garden hose hung on the closet door often came into contact with a portable heater cord plugged in in the closet, and the electrical connection in the outlet became worn and damaged.
Authorities said the horses died of smoke inhalation.
Related: Owner of Folly Farm speaks out after massive fire kills 24 horses
Folly Farm is a 175-acre, family-owned farm about 10 miles northwest of Hartford. It offers horse riding and competition lessons, boarding and polo instruction
Residents of Houston, Texas, were advised to stay indoors and off the streets after flash flooding hit the area and canceled most Fourth of July festivities, according to the Houston Chronicle. The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning across the Houston area on July 4. This video shows the streets in Houston flooding and cars attempting to drive through the rising water. A “Freedom Over Texas” event scheduled to take place at Eleanor Tinsley Park as part of the city’s Fourth of July festivities was canceled due to the inclement weather. Mayor Sylvester Turner tweeted that the fireworks celebration would still take place. Credit: Kevin Lewis via Storyful
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Prices for romaine lettuce have dropped by more than half following an E.coli outbreak tied to the vegetable that resulted in 172 illnesses and one death. Sales of romaine lettuce have fallen 45 percent compared to last year, according to Nielsen.
GOOCHLAND, Va. (AP) — Virginia authorities are investigating the death of an Army veteran, paralyzed from the waist down, who was found in his wheelchair outside his apartment complex.
Media outlets report Goochland County Sheriff Jim Agnew identified the man as 38-year-old Paul Chisholm. The sheriff said he showed no signs of trauma other than to his feet, which apparently dragged under his wheelchair, leaving a trail of blood from his apartment. The blood pooled outside other apartment doors, where he may have sought help. A newspaper carrier found his body early Monday.
WWBT-TV reports that Chisholm’s mother said he suffered from post-traumatic stress and was medically discharged after he was injured in Afghanistan, where he served with the 101st Airborne.
The medical examiner was working to determine how he died.
fought back her estranged husband in court today just weeks after she filed for divorce and slapped him with a restraining order. A judge reissued the former Hills star's temporary restraining order againstand kicked him out of her Orange County, California, home, RadarOnline.com can exclusively reveal. With her parents and attorney by her side, the mom of Kirra Max, 1, appeared cool and collected when faced with the man she accused of domestic violence. “Audrina didn't turn around to even look at Corey when he walked in,” a source told Radar. “She didn't flinch or even look over his way.”
Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne 35) looks on prior to an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres, Monday, March 19, 2018, in Buffalo, N.Y.
The NFL suspended Huff for two games for a violation of the league's substance abuse policy, Mike Triplett of ESPN.com reports.
Since entering the NFL as a third-round pick in 2014, Huff has been unable to find a foothold and last took the field Week 16 of the 2016 season. Notably, he was arrested in November of that year for DUI and possession of marijuana, which precipitated his release from the Eagles. Huff has a reserve/future contract from the Saints in his back pocket, which will allow him to take part in the offseason program and during the preseason. In order to land on the 53-man roster, post-suspension, he may have to impress at every stage in advance of the regular season.
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Police: Man shot to death while driving on Lake Shore Drive
A man was shot to death early Wednesday while driving on Lake Shore Drive in the Lincoln Park neighborhood on the North Side, police said.
About 3:45 a.m., the 25-year-old was driving a Lexus south in the 2300 block of North Lake Shore Drive when another vehicle pulled alongside and someone inside shot him multiple times, according to Chicago Police. The Lexus then crashed into the center median.
The man was taken to Illinois Masonic Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead, police said. The Cook County medical examiner’s office could not immediately confirm the death.
The southbound lanes of Lake Shore were closed from Belmont to Chicago while authorities investigated, police said.
April 18, 2017, 7:35 AM | A lawyer for Alex Jones said his client is nothing more than a showman. He made that claim in a Texas court, where Jones is fighting to keep custody of his children. Meanwhile, his ex-wife said the views and conspiracy theories on his radio show produced by his company, Infowars, prove he’s unfit to be a father. Anna Werner reports.
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SMITH - Glenn Charles, Jr. Age 75, of Holland, NY, died March 18, 2018. Husband of Helen (nee Hibbard) Smith; father of Aaron (Susan) Smith, Nathan Smith and Sarah (Bill) Sheff; brother of David (late Pat) Smith, Linda J. Smith, Pat (Ron) Fenstermaker and his late infant sister, Phoebe; also survived by five grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Thursday, March 22, 2018 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the W.S. Davis Funeral Home, 358 Main St., Arcade. A Funeral Service will be held Thursday, March 23, 2018 at 11 AM at the Delevan Baptist Church, 18 Church St., Delevan, NY 14042. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo, Inc., 225 Como Park Blvd, Cheektowaga, NY 14227 or to the Holland Fire Dept., 49 N. Main St., Holland, NY 14080. Online condolences at wsdavisfuneralhome.com
LONDON, June 14 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Theresa May promised there would be a full investigation into the cause of a fire that ripped through a London tower block killing 12 residents and injuring dozens more as they slept on Wednesday.
"In due course when the scene is secure, when it is possible to identify the cause of this fire, there will be proper investigation and if there are any lessons to be learned, they will be and action will be taken," she said in televised statement. (Reporting by Michael Holden; editing by Kate Holton)
Emma Thompson has admitted she still has dreams of being a “rock and roll chick” and wants to hold on to those ambitions.
The British actress, who will next be seen starring opposite Dustin Hoffman, Adam Sandler and Ben Stiller in Noah Baumbach’s Netflix film The Meyerowitz Stories (New And Selected), said she still has ideas about herself that she has not let go of.
Arriving at the premiere of the movie at the BFI London Film Festival, in which her character says ‘We all have an idea of ourselves and we want to hold on to that’, she told the Press Association: “I want to hold on to being a funky, slightly out there rock and roll chick, not that I ever was that, I just want to hold on to it.”
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TEHRAN, May 30 (MNA) – The head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) says the reasons for the decline in exports through Mehran crossing on the border with Iraq are being investigated.
Foroud Asgari said in the western city of Ilam that exports through Mehran border crossing declined by 5% during last Iranian year (1396) compared to the year before (1395).
Asgari said that negotiations with Iraqi officials on the other side of the border are underway to look into the causes of the decrease.
Pointing out that border customs bodies have to pursue the trade problems with neighboring countries, the Iranian officials said that necessary facilities and equipment will be provided to facilitate and accelerate the export of goods through Mehran border gate
Asgari further noted that Iraq is the third destination for Iranian products, stressing that the reasons behind the decline through this important border crossing should be investigated.
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More clouds than sun will be with us today with a possible flurry. Temperatures will rise into the 40s, but it won't feel like the 40s due to winds gusting up to 30 mph during this afternoon and evening. That will keep wind chills near freezing throughout the afternoon.
After midnight we'll see some snow showers develop. Due to the cold temperatures expected overnight, we could see a dusting in spots in time for the Tuesday AM drive. Some roadways will be slick. But nothing more than a dusting is expected.
After today, temperatures will cool off quite a bit. Highs on Tuesday don't make it above freezing and highs through Friday won't make it out of the 30s.
We could see a few more light snow showers Wednesday night into Thursday, but no MAJOR snow storms are expected for us this week. Temperatures will moderate this weekend.
MADRID — Asier Illarramendi scored two second-half goals as Real Sociedad routed Deportivo La Coruna 5-0 to end a four-match winless streak in the Spanish league on Friday.
Willian Jose, Aritz Elustondo and Sergio Canales also scored for Sociedad at Anoeta Stadium.
The hosts hadn't won since a 3-1 result against Sevilla last year.
The winless streak for relegation-wary Deportivo increased to seven matches. Deportivo is 18th in the 20-team standings.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Hargreaves Lansdown Plc:
* ‍BOARD OF HARGREAVES LANSDOWN PLC (“ BOARD”) IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE APPOINTMENT OF DEANNA W. OPPENHEIMER AS A DIRECTOR WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT AND AS NON-EXECUTIVE CHAIR AND CHAIR OF NOMINATION COMMITTEE WITH EFFECT FROM 7 FEBRUARY 2018.
* OPPENHEIMER CURRENTLY HAS ROLES OF SENIOR INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR AND ON TESCO PLC AND WHITBREAD PLC BOARDS​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting by Emma Rumney)
April 24 (Reuters) - MARMARIS ALTINYUNUS TURISTIK TESISLERI AS:
* Q1 REVENUE OF 1.1 MILLION LIRA VERSUS 1.5 MILLION LIRA YEAR AGO
* Q1 NET PROFIT OF 1.3 MILLION LIRA VERSUS 649,253 LIRA YEAR AGO Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
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The EUR/CZK pair has appreciated just slightly since the CNB terminated the FX cap in April. This is because of the overbought status of the koruna. But the CNB’s hawkish comments and the upbeat GDP and foreign trade figures underpinned the currency pair that in turn appreciated to 26.20.
The exchange rate is expected to appreciate very gradually in the quarters ahead as the strengthening tendencies would be followed by some foreign investors, who would be selling korunas, noted Erste Group. A similar development is likely to continue in 2018.
“We expect the EURCZK to hit 26.0 at the end of 2017 and 25.5 at the end of 2018. The risk for the EURCZK is to be tilted to the depreciation side, in our view, due to the extent to which the koruna is overbought”, added Erste Group.The material has been provided by InstaForex Company – www.instaforex.com
The festival, dubbed ‘Labour Live 2018’ will take place at Tottenham’s White Hart lane recreation ground on the 16 June and will involve a host of musicians as well as some of the party’s best-known figures.
Mr Corbyn, 68, and shadow Chancellor John McDonnell will make an appearance along with shadow secretary of state for international development Kate Osamor.
But the announcement has already sparked a backlash on Twitter, with dozens taking to social media to mock the event.
Steve Hobday tweeted: “The gullible young will lap it up, it’s almost embarrassing it’s so transparent... Labour confirms music festival in June, with Jeremy Corbyn on bill.”
During the launch of the second phase of Zayed Humanitarian Field Hospital
The capacity of outpatient clinics have been increased to receive maximum number of patients, especially children and the elderly, due to the large number of refugees in the UAE field hospital.
In four months since its establishment, the hospital, has provided realistic solutions to health problems of the Rohingya refugees with the help of a team of doctors from the UAE and Bangladesh.
The field hospital is being run under the supervision of four diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and training teams, so as to build the capacity of the local cadres to take over the tasks of running the field clinics and hospitals in the future.
Middle College at Bennett holds 2017 graduation
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The Middle College at Bennett honored 23 young women with their high school diplomas Wednesday morning (May 31).
All 23 graduates have been accepted into a two- or four-year college, and all have transferable college credits that will help put them ahead when they further their education in the fall.
Graduate Jakara Jordan received the special honor of having more service-learning hours than any other 2017 graduate, having given 1,643 hours to the community while in high school. In fact, approximately 78 percent of the Middle College at Bennett’s graduating class earned recognition for their service-learning hours either through a certificate or diploma.
They also earned $1.6 million in academic scholarships.
Family physician and stress expert Dr. Tiffany Lowe-Payne gave this year’s commencement speech.
In total, GCS will graduate more than 5,600 students in 32 ceremonies between May 22 and June 12.
CDP brings home €1bn in benchmark comeback
Cassa Depositi e Prestiti sold its first syndicated bond in over two years on Wednesday, returning to capital markets at a time when Italy’s political future looks the rosiest it has for months.
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YEREVAN, JULY 4, ARMENPRESS. Armenia’s National Security Service is fully aware of the whole situation, NSS chief Artur Vanetsyan told reporters in the government, reports Armenpress.
He commented on the arrest of director of the Hayastan All-Armenian Fund Ara Vardanyan. Vanetsyan said they conduct investigation to find out whether Vardanyan has returned the money taken from the Fund or not. “We know exactly that he has taken nearly 130 million drams from the Fund and played in casinos. We will inform about the investigation results when it is completed”, he said.
He denied the media reports according to which Yerevan Mayor Taron Margaryan’s home has been searched.
Commenting on the case of former defense minister Mikayel Harutyunyan who is wanted by Armenian authorities on charges of breaching constitutional order during the 2008 March 1 events, the NSS chief said Harutyunyan left Armenia when there were no criminal proceedings launched against him.
April 28 SNP Schneider Neureither & Partner AG :
* Publishes business results for the first quarter of 2017 - strong growth continues - investments in markets and the future
* Group revenue rise to 21.6 million euros ($23.47 million)in first three months (+16.8% compared to previous year)
* Revenue and earnings forecast for fiscal year 2017 affirmed
* Cash holdings: 53.9 million euros (as of 12/31/2016: 31.9 million euros)
* Negative earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) of -1.8 million euros in first three months of fiscal year (previous year: 1.9 million euros)
* Q1 operating earnings (EBIT) amounted to -2.4 million euros in same period (previous year: 1.6 million euros)
* Order backlog as of March 31, 2017 was 40.8 million euros; from comparable previous year's figure of 28.7 million euros, this corresponds to an increase of approximately 42% Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9204 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
Remember Jeremy Jackson? His claim to fame was playing David Hasselhoff’s son Hobie on Baywatch back in the 90s. He tried to make a comeback in 2009, with Confessions of a Teen Idol.
So what’s he been doing in his spare time these days? Apparently stabbing people! Back in October of 2015, he stabbed a woman during an argument in the middle of the street.
Jackson ultimately ended up taking a plea deal, but in all honesty got off pretty easy. The actor will do 161 days in jail. He was sentenced to 270 days in jail and 5 years of probation. The judge gave Jackson 109 days credit. In addition to jail time, Jackson will also have to take anger management classes and attend AA meetings.
Phelps — who welcomed her second son with swimming star Michael three months ago — took time out from a recent gala to pump for little Beckett, and shared the moment on her Instagram stories. While she got lots of support, she also got some flack from followers who thought it was inappropriate to pump in a ballroom, even with the discreet hands-free machine she was using.
“Some won’t agree with where I did this and even worse if I was sitting there with Beckett nursing people might judge me,” she wrote in a follow-up Instagram post. “But breastfeeding is NATURAL, I have to admit there were times at the olympics I was feeding [now-2-year-old son Boomer Robert] in the stands.”
Home Kentucky Exit Ramp Reopened After Suspicious Item Found At Owensboro Motel October 6th, 2017 Britney Taylor Kentucky, Owensboro
Owensboro Police have reopened the exit ramp of the bypass for eastbound traffic leading to Frederica Street after finding a suspicious item being found at a motel.
Police closed off the ramp for just under 30 minutes due to a suspicious item at the Goetz Drive Super 8 Motel.
The Hazardous Device Unit removed the item from the motel, but there are few details being released about this incident.
We will update information as it becomes available.
The Hazardous Device Unit is at the Goetz Drive Super 8 Motel working to remove the suspicious item.
Please avoid the area, if possible for the next 30 minutes.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The driver of a pickup truck has died in a four-vehicle crash on Interstate 70 in Kansas City.
Television station KMBC reports that the crash happened early Wednesday morning. Police say the pickup had stalled in the eastbound lanes of the interstate when it was hit from behind by a car, forcing it down an embankment. The car was then rear-ended by a sport utility vehicle. Police say a fourth car hit debris from the wreckage and the pickup driver’s body.
Police said they didn’t know if the pickup driver was thrown from his vehicle in the crash or was outside it when the crash happened. He died at the scene.
The driver one car was taken to a hospital with minor injuries. The other surviving drivers were not hurt.
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Information from: The Kansas City Star, http://www.kcstar.com
OTTAWA — The Canadian Real Estate Association says there was a 1.3 per cent decline in home sales between December and January, in part because of a shortage of listings.
It says the number of newly listed homes dropped 6.7 per cent in January — the second monthly decline — and the inventory of homes for sale was at a six-year low in both January and December.
CREA says the number of transactions was down in about half of all local markets from month to month, with the biggest declines in the Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal areas.
Still, January sales were up year-over-year in about two-thirds of all housing markets.
The MLS home price index — which adjusts for sales of different types of housing — was up 15 per cent from January 2016.
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Happy Monday! I hope you had a great weekend. This was one of my discoveries this weekend. The igloo’s at 2Silos Brewing Company in Manassas. They seat about 9 people, equip with heaters and the server comes right out to your igloo to serve you. Have you been there yet? Please share your weekend story.
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – A 60-year-old woman is accused of stealing around $250,000 from a non-profit that provides alcohol and drug abuse treatment in Lane County, according to court documents.
Officials say Melodi Sappe was the bookkeeper and began stealing in 2012. The organization first discovered a problem with its UPS account after Sappe made a number of personal UPS shipments, which was allowed, but failed to pay back the money.
An audit was conducted after Sappe was terminated from the company. The theft extended through 2016.
It revealed that she used fuel cards for her personal vehicle and purchased tens of thousands of dollars in VISA gift cards.
“Based on [the non-profit’s] records, for each year from 2012 to 2016, a total of five separate calendar years, Sappe took in excess of $10,000 per year, and in some cases over $60,000 per year through these activities.”
Attempts to reach Sappe have not been successful. She is facing four counts of aggravated first-degree.
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HIGHLANDVILLE, Mo. – An adult and two children are injured in a single vehicle crash Sunday afternoon, six miles west of Highlandville in Stone County.
The Missouri Highway Patrol reports 74-year-old Rosaline Mefford of Crane was traveling southbound on Warner Road at 12:11 p.m., when she passed out due to a medical condition and ran her vehicle off of the right edge of the roadway. The vehicle then struck a tree, travelled down a fence row and then struck a cedar tree. The vehicle then overturned and came to a rest on its wheels on top of the fence.
Mefford and her two passengers, 10-year-old Cali Frogley and 5-year-old Liam Puryear both of Crane, were transported by ambulance to Cox South Hospital in Springfield to be treated for their respective moderate and minor injuries.
The drama was not just on the big screen this afternoon when Rugby Cineworld was evacuated.
People who had their films interrupted said the incident - which they believed to be a problem with a projector - happened at about 2.30pm and a fire engine arrived.
They told the Advertiser their films were not being restarted and they had been advised to contact customer services.
One of those evacuated said it was: “Just a quick evacuation and we were told it was not a drill.”
Staff told the Advertiser the cinema was back to normal and was carrying on with its planned programme for the rest of the day.
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A 64-year-old seasonal employee of the Athens Municipality was remanded in custody on Wednesday on charges of setting fires at children’s camps in Athens and the wider Attica region.
The suspect, who was arrested last week, is accused of starting four fires at camps in the period from June 23 to 29.
Dine at Chipotle in Lynnwood from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10, and 50 percent of all proceeds will be donated to Edmonds-Woodway High School’s Class of 2020.
Mention the E-W sophomore class fundraiser, or show this photo from your smartphone. Half of proceeds will be donated to the sophomore class fund, which will help fund prom and other events senior year.
The Lynnwood Chipotle is located at 4120 196th St. S.W., Ste. 150.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Uranium Resources Inc
* Uranium Resources reports 2nd quarter 2017 results
* Qtrly loss per share $0.11
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Tonight’s World of Outlaws race scheduled for Fairbury Speedway has been rained out and will be made up next Tuesday.
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Authorities say a 20-year-old Salina man knocked over a mother and daughter while fleeing with stolen ride tickets at the carnival Friday night.
Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan said that the carnival owner saw Angel Garcia steal a roll of ride tickets valued at $3,000. A nearby deputy was alerted and a foot pursuit ensued.
Garcia allegedly knocked down a mother and her four-year-old daughter while attempting to elude the authorities. He was caught shortly after and arrested for theft, interference with law enforcement and two counts of battery.
UNITED NATIONS — The United Nations Staff Union says 32 people working for the world body were killed in the line of duty in 2016, including 26 peacekeepers.
The union's security committee said Tuesday that in the past five years almost 240 U.N. personnel have died in deliberate attacks.
Last year's death toll was lower than in 2015, when at least 51 U.N. and associated personnel were killed in the line of duty, the highest number ever recorded by the committee.
For the third year in a row, the committee said, the greatest loss of life in 2016 was in Mali, where at least 23 U.N. personnel were killed by ambushes, landmines and bombings.
The committee called on Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to mobilize resources to ensure the safety of U.N. personnel.
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HOUSTON - Some are already calling Super Bowl 52 the worst Super bowl ever!
The Patriots have deflategate and spygate. The green birds just have issues with greased up poles, a career-ending tackle for Dallas Cowboys Michael Irvin, and a big crack problem -- just ask the Liberty Bell.
Vegas odds say the Pats will de-feather the Eags by five. However, an NFL meme of who Americans are rooting for clearly paints the board green, except in the New England area and, of course, Dallas.
Two out of three animal psychics agree. A hippo in Cincinnati and a panda in Memphis predict the Eagles will be triumphant, while a long-necked giraffe gnaws the Patriots all the way to the winner's circle.
But we're in the mood for some real trash talk by the underdogs so we headed to the closest thing in Texas to Philly cuisine -- Texadelphia. Watch the video to see what folks there had to say!
BRUSSELS (Sputnik) — Access to the international airport in the Belgian capital of Brussels was blocked early on Thursday after a fire.
Brussels Airport encountered this morning a power outage. Systems are running again. — Brussels Airport (@BrusselsAirport) 15 июня 2017 г.
"The Brussels Airport was entirely blocked on Thursday starting at 5 a.m." the RTL broadcaster said. "A fire, a blackout and an ensuing computer failure have paralyzed the national airport."
Stroompanne op luchthaven van Zaventem, reizigers gestrand, geen vluchten #vrtnieuws pic.twitter.com/Ef55CVmHCi — inge van meensel (@ingevanmeensel) 15 июня 2017 г.
RTL cited eyewitnesses who said all flights from the airport had been grounded, and passengers were waiting outside, unable to enter the terminal.
SAN DIEGO (KUSI) - This has been an issue that has divided City Leaders for more than two years. Tomorrow, the City Council will meet discuss how to properly regulate short-term rentals. One plan was written by Councilwoman Barbara Bry, and is supported by Councilwoman Lori Zapf. Their plan allows homeowners with a permit to rent out their primary residences only and homes can be rented out on a short-term basis for no more than 90 days per year.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) – Luke Bryan’s Farm Tour concert has been moved to the Illinois State Fairgrounds and Illinois State Police are asking drivers to take note of parking and traffic information.
ISP and the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Department will be helping with traffic for the concert and ask that all vehicles enter the fairgrounds through gates 4,6 or 7.
Motorists should follow all posted signs and follow instructions of the traffic control officers on scene.
Concert goers can access the Grandstand Infield via the tunnels on the north and southwest corner of the Mile Track on foot only.
NEW YORK (AP) — Matthew A. Cherry, a filmmaker and former NFL player, is working on a picture book.
Cherry and illustrator Vashti Harrison will collaborate on "Hair Love," Dial Books for Young Readers told The Associated Press on Tuesday. "Hair Love" will tell of an African-American father and his work on his daughter's hair as she prepares for a special outing. The book, scheduled for spring 2019, is based on an animated short film by Cherry.
Cherry was a wide receiver for the Jackson Jaguars and Baltimore Ravens, among other teams, before he retired in 2007. His other films include "The Last Fall."
Karen Jones, Head of FICC Technical Analysis at Commerzbank, expects the pair could attempt a visit to the 1.0352/40 region on a break below the 1.0560 area.
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“EUR/USD continues has eroded the 55 day ma and sits on the base of the cloud at 1.0563. We suspect will need to go below here in order to re-target recent lows at 1.0352/40”.
“The market will remain directly offered below its 20 day ma at 1.0699. Above here lies 1.0820/26, which represents the 50% retracement and the top of the cloud”.
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Jessica Alba started her New Year soaking up the sun!
The 35-year-old actress hit the beach in Hawaii with her two daughters Honor, 8, and Haven, 5.
The Dark Angel star showed off her incredible body in a navy blue bikini.
But she also covered up in a fashionable beach wear!
The Top 12 have just 15 minutes to make as many egg benedict dishes as they can. Later, they must prepare one of the most difficult egg dishes of all time.
Attention local artists, there is still time to apply to be part of the Bradford West Gwillimbury Studio Art Tour.
To apply, artists can download an application form from the studio tour website.
There are a number of items that need to be included with the application — three images on a CD of selected work to be used in the brochure, complete contact information to be used in brochure and advertising, proof of liability insurance, an artist statement or biography and payment. The artist fee is $100 for adults and $15 for youth age 12 to 17.
The application, information and payment need to be mailed and postmarked no later than April 30, 2018 to:
FLORENCE, SC (WBTW) – Florence County Coroner Keith Von Lutcken says he responded to the scene of a fatal collision Monday night.
According to Von Lutcken, two people were killed and a child and a young adult were taken to the hospital after the collision on I-95 in the area of mile marker 148 north-bound.
The coroner says the two injured victims are expected to recover, and he will release the identities of the deceased in the morning.
SC Highway Patrol real time traffic reports a crash at that mile marker around 5:18 p.m.
Cpl. Sonny Collins with the SC Highway Patrol Tweeted that the crash backed traffic up to the Sumter County line around 6 p.m. and safety officials recommend drivers use another route.
Officials have not yet released what led to the collision or how many people were involved.
Florence: crash on I-95 north at 148mm has traffic backed up to Sumter County line. Use alternate route. — Trooper Sonny SCHP (@SCHP_Troop5) April 17, 2017
MEXICO CITY—In 2006, Andrés Manuel López Obrador lost his first presidential race by a hair. He refused to concede, and in a surreal ceremony donned a presidential sash and declared himself Mexico’s legitimate president. Earlier, in a fiery speech in the capital’s historic square, he cursed Mexico’s governing institutions.
“Although my opponents may not like it, to hell with their institutions,” shouted the silver-haired politician as the crowd cheered wildly.
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Joey Chestnut won his 11th championship at the annual Nathan’s Famous July Fourth hot dog eating contest on Wednesday.
The 34–year–old Chestnut, nicknamed "Jaws" for good reason, beat 20 other men on New York’s Coney Island boardwalk, eating 64 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes, showing a Golden State Warriors level of dominance with each bite.
The title was Chestnut's third in a row and 11th in the last 12 years, taking home the Mustard Belt by destroying all others and eating 19 more hot dogs than his closest competitor.
Miki Sudo won the women's even for the fifth straight time, beating 18 others, including record-holder Sonya “The Black Widow” Thomas.
Sudo ate 37 hot dogs in 10 minutes in defending her crown, easily outpacing second-place finisher Michelle Lesco, who downed 28 wieners and buns.
Last year, Sudo ate 41 franks, just short of Thomas' record of 45.
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) – A bus with the Greenville Area Transit system was involved in a minor accident on Friday morning.
It happened around 8 a.m. on Greenville Blvd SW near the intersection of Frontgate Drive.
According to GPD Spokesperson Kristen Hunter, the bus was at a stop when it was rear-ended by a car.
Several people were transported as a precaution but no serious injuries were reported.
The Greenville Police Department and Greenville Fire Rescue responded.
Having Von Miller is a two-fold luxury for the Broncos, they have him sacking other teams’ quarterbacks and not sacking their own. Wednesday, they got a reminder of how important the latter is to their quarterback’s well-being.
While Gordon Hayward has already received attention as a potential Celtics free agent signing, another name emerged on Wednesday that will pique Boston fans' interest. Blake Griffin, who has played with the Los Angeles Clippers for the entirety of his seven-year NBA career, was identified by The Vertical's Adrian Wojnarowski as a "primary" target for Danny Ainge and the Celtics.
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Today is World Happiness Day, which is a brilliant reminder that no one is happy all the time - and there’s nothing wrong with that.
A psychologist from the University of Sunderland says we should be happy to not be happy 24 for hours a day, seven days a week.
Dr Helen Driscoll, a senior lecturer in psychology at the University of Sunderland, argues we should think twice about dedicating our lives to the constant pursuit of happiness.
Dr Driscoll points out that listening to moody music can be enjoyable, while sadness can trigger positive changes in our lives. She suggests that we should embrace the range of emotions to get the most out of our lives.
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So here’s what Dr Driscoll says you should not worry about being happy, because that won’t make you happy...apparently.
Kelowna RCMP have released a photo of an armed robber, hoping the public might be able to identify him.
The robbery happened last Thursday at the Subway restaurant on Lawrence Avenue.
Police said the suspect was armed with a gun and got away with some cash.
The suspect is described as a Caucasian male, approximately 5′ 7″ tall, of slender build, seen wearing dark pants, dark shoes, and a black jacket with the hood over his head.
Mustangs on the Block: We walked around the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale 2017 auction with four experts to learn how to get a good buy on a classic Mustang at an auction Barrett-Jackson is a great auction to buy a classic Mustang. The buyer gets to look at many different cars and can network with hobby experts-who are always there-to figure a price range for a car he or she wants to buy.
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The A52 has been closed by emergency services at Wainfleet this afternoon (Monday).
It is currently unclear what has happened, however, emergency services including the air ambulance are reportedly on scene.
Motorists are advised to avoid the area.
More as we have it.
Choreographer Andrew Palermo works with Addyson Hawk, 7, left, during a dance clinic for children ages 7 to 12 at United Cerebral Palsy of OC's Life Without Limits Therapy Center in Irvine on Saturday, February 11, 2017. Palermo initiated the idea for dance/movement sessions for autistic children based on his previous movement therapy program, Creatively Able.omics Research Center Choreographer Andrew Palermo works with Makana Tieri, 8, left, during a dance clinic for children ages 7 to 12 at United Cerebral Palsy of OC's Life Without Limits Therapy Center in Irvine on Saturday, February 11, 2017.
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CINCINNATI, OH --- Justin Hoyte's first goal in an FC Cincinnati uniform tied the match against Charlotte Independence and led to a spot on the USL Team of the Week.
Hoyte scored in the 45th minute, jumping on a deflection by a Charlotte defender and burying the ball in the lower right corner.
The tally was the final one of the match as the two teams played a scoreless second half. Hoyte is the sixth person to log a goal for the Orange and Blue.
He receives his first nod from the USL and the sixth FCC player to be recognized this year.
FCC will entertain Columbus Crew SC Wed., and then hosts Charleston Battery in USL play Sat. with both matches scheduled to start at 7:00 p.m. at Nippert Stadium.
Clouds disappoint but darkness awes during eclipse
Hundreds of eclipse viewers had filed Monday morning into PARI, a science education center 2,800 feet high and six miles up a winding mountain road, where 85-foot radio telescopes don't care if skies turn cloudy.
BOSTON (AP) — Boston’s top cop has completed his first marathon since the 2013 bombings.
Police Commissioner William Evans returned to the storied marathon for the first time as a runner Monday. He crossed the finish line with a time of about 3 hours and 50 minutes.
It was Evan’s 19th time completing the race and his 52nd overall marathon.
Evans has been the city’s police commissioner since 2014.
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He had just completed the Boston Marathon in 2013 when two pressure cooker bombs detonated near the finish line, killing three people and injuring hundreds more. Evans played critical roles in the initial response, investigation and ensuing manhunt for the bombers.
Evan said Monday he was running in part to show people the race was “back to normal.”
WASHINGTON — New Hampshire Democratic Rep. Carol Shea-Porter says she's retiring from Congress at the end of her term.
Shea-Porter, 64, said in a statement that "the time has come in my life to pause and decide on a different path."
She was originally elected in the Democratic wave of 2006 and has swapped the seat back and forth with former GOP Rep. Frank Guinta on several occasions, depending on the Granite State's electoral whims. She won it back last year, winning 44 per cent of the vote in a three-way race.
A child was shot in the hand and a man was shot in the leg during a robbery that turned into a shooting in Center Point on Monday evening.
Lt. Sean Edwards said Birmingham police received a call around 8 p.m. about a man being robbed at Valley Brook Apartments on Gallant Drive. A child was shot in the hand during the altercation, Edwards said. The child, who is under the age of 10, is being treated for non-life threatening injuries.
A man was shot in the leg at a Citgo gas station located in the 3100 block of Center Point Parkway. Edwards confirmed that the male is one of the parties involved in the robbery. The gas station is about a two-minute drive away from the scene of the robbery.
No arrests have been made in the case yet. Additional information has not been released at this time.
Capobianco was sent down to AHL Tucson on Monday.
Though the 20-year-old was called up December 4, he only played in one game while with the big club. Presumably down in the AHL he will get more valuable playing time.
Anyone who's ever been repeatedly victimised by a magpie can tell you they remember faces and hold grudges.
But an animal behaviour expert from the University of New England says you can, and should, make friends with them.
District Softball: (1)Bowling Green LadyCats vs. (4)Trinity Catholic
Join The People’s Tribune Friday (10/06) for TribCast Coverage of semifinal action from the MSHSAA Class 2, District 6 Softball Tournament from Elsberry High School as the (1)Bowling Green LadyCats take on the (4)Trinity Catholic Titans. Coverage begins at 4:15 pm with the Cuivre River Electric Cooperative/TribCast Pregame.
A Maricopa County probation officer is accused of offering more lenient probation terms in exchange for sex, Mesa police said. Maricopa County probation officer accused of trading sex for more lenient terms A Maricopa County probation officer is accused of offering more lenient probation terms in exchange for sex, Mesa police said.
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A 22-year-old man is being sought over the fatal shooting of rising rap star XXXTentacion in Florida.
Broward Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman Veda Coleman-Wright said that detectives want to ask Robert Allen what he knows about the rapper’s death.
She said he is also wanted on a warrant for violating probation for possession of drugs and carrying a concealed weapon.
Dedrick Devonshay Williams is facing murder charges (Broward Sheriff’s Office/AP)
XXXTentacion, whose real name is Jahseh Dwayne Onfroy, was shot on June 18.
Detectives said a SUV blocked the 20-year-old rapper’s luxury sports car in the driveway of a Fort Lauderdale area motorcycle dealership and two masked men confronted him during an apparent robbery attempt.
Twenty-two-year-old Dedrick Williams faces murder charges. He has not yet entered a plea.
Grande Prairie RCMP are searching for a man accused of being involved in an overnight shooting.
RCMP are looking for Dakota Jackson Grey, 22, who they believe was involved in a shooting in the northern Alberta city Saturday morning.
READ MORE: Grande Prairie RCMP look for pickup truck after shots fired at 3 vehicles on highway
Grey is armed and dangerous and is not to be approached, police said.
He has a number of tattoos, including a very noticeable one on the left side of his face.
READ MORE: Gun fired at passing tanker truck south of Grande Prairie prompts hunt for suspect
Edmonton police have also issued a warrant for Grey’s arrest for robbery.
Anyone who encounters Grey is asked to contact local police immediately.
× Danielson man dead after being struck by train
DANIELSON — A man who was struck by a train Thursday night has died, according to state police.
Troopers identified the victim as 33-year-old Dustin Orr. Troopers said the incident was reported in the area of 1 Franklin St. around 8:20 p.m.
Officials said the victim was in critical condition when they arrived. Life Star transported Orr to a hospital in Plainfield where he was pronounced dead.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Trooper Kane at 860-779-4900 x 2021.
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FORT MYERS, Fla. We often hear that we need to "take charge of our own health." But what does that really mean, and what resources are available to help you accomplish that goal? Molly Grubbs, manager of the Healthy Life Center at Coconut Point, stopped by the WINK studio to explain.
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Around 2:30 p.m. Thursday afternoon, Palisades Patrol reports that city workers backed into a fire hydrant on Palisades Drive just south of Via Santa Ynez, which backed up traffic. No injuries were reported.
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• Confess and repent of past sins: Many congregations were formed in a fit of “white flight” from cities. Many Christian schools, particularly in the South, were explicitly created to preserve racial segregation in an era of court-ordered desegregation. Christians and church leaders must ask themselves how much they have acknowledged their own history. Have they gone through their church records and rulings to tell the full story of how their church, community, or denomination has cooperated with white supremacy? A failure to face white supremacy in the past will lead to a failure to confront it in the present.
Harjeev Kandhari, CEO of the Zenises Group, announced today another world first by Zenises – the company behind the Guinness World Record breaking most expensive tyre in the world.
Zenises is going to be the first tyre company in the world to accept Bitcoin for all its transactions both off line and online. Zenises has been working to develop the technology at its newly launched technology centre in Madrid and working with several experts in the Blockchain world.
Harjeev Kandhari stated that “Blockchain technology and Cryptocurrencies are the way forward in the world today. We believe that being a customer centric company we must move with the times and offer our customers more options than just fiat currency payments. Moreover this lowers the cost of transactions for all parties involved and provides more value to our customers. We have already received our first payment in Bitcoin and all systems are go! We are now working on the platforms to accept other cryptocurrencies in the near future.”
Australians will be blocked from shopping on Amazon's international websites and restricted to using its smaller local platform so the e-commerce giant complies with new GST rules on online purchases.
Australians will be restricted to Amazon's local website from July. Photo: AP
Amazon said on Thursday that Amazon.com, its American website, and other overseas sites would no longer ship to Australian addresses from July 1. Shoppers visiting those sites will be redirected to Amazon.com.au, which launched late last year.
July 1 is the date new rules come into effect forcing online retailers to apply the 10 per cent GST to all online purchases being shipped to Australia from overseas.
GST currently only applies to items bought from overseas retailers worth more than $1000.
This so-called "Amazon tax" was brought in after heavy lobbying by local retailers - who have to apply GST to all sales, whether online or in store - to "even the playing field" with international online rivals.
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As Christians world over celebrate Easter in different ways, 7 men in Kajiado treated their wives to a surprise wedding. They walked their wives down the
The EUR/JPY has been consolidating close to POC zone with M emerging pattern shaping up. The POC 121.15-30 (trend line, ATR pivot, 78.6, order block) is also very close to H4 camarilla resistance and rejections from the zone could confirm M pattern. Rejections from POC targets 120.75 and a break of 120.70 targets 120.54, 120.15 and 119.90. If the price spikes above 121.30 we might see 121.65 that is the top of ATR projection. As long as the EUR/JPY is capped below 121.65, chance for a bearish continuations are good.
Mario Batali is stepping down from daily operations at his restaurant empire following reports of sexual misconduct by the celebrity chef over a period of at least 20 years.
The online site Eater New York reported Monday that the incidents involve at least four women, three who worked for Batali. In a prepared statement sent to The Associated Press, Batali said the complaints match up with his past behavior.
A spokesperson for Batali & Bastianich Hospitality Group says an employee reported inappropriate behavior by Batali in October. The company told Eater it was the first formal complaint against Batali and that he was reprimanded and required to attend training.
ABC said Monday that it has asked Batali to step away from the show, ``The Chew'' while the allegations are investigated.
In a bid to advance his solo music career Peter Okoye also known as Mr P has signed a distribution deal with an American firm.
The singer recently pulled out of the group Psquare, alleging threat to life and irreconcilable differences. He is making moves to properly set up a solo structure, which woud launch him into the next stage of his career.
He has inked a new deal is a partnership deal with an American distribution company and record label, Empire, based in San Francisco, California.
The news was shared on the Instagram handle of both Mr.P as he is now called, and official Empire page with these captions;
Peter posted; “Thank you Lord RepostBy @empire: “Just had a digital distribution deal with @peterpsquare! Welcome to the #EMPIRE family!””
Empire posted; “Welcome to the #EMPIRE family @peterpsquare! Thank you for @kingkanjafor the introduction & partnership!”
Empire has worked with the likes of Busta Rhymes, Kendrick Lamar, Remy Ma, Rich Homie Quan, Shaggy, Tyga, Migos, and many others.
Dollar margaritas on the rocks, aka Dollaritas, are available at participating Applebee’s locations through the month of October. Applebee’s
March 19 (Reuters) - Yang Guang Co Ltd :
* Says it plans to pay annual cash dividend as 0.3 yuan(pre-tax)/10 shares for 2017
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/Ci8kq5
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
According to reports late last year, Google is working on a new operating system called Andromeda . Much about it is still unknown, but according to the documentations Google has provided on its website, it's clear that the Fuchsia is the actual name of the operating system, and the kernel is called Magenta. A tech enthusiast dug around the documentations to share the followings
Cubs' John Lackey on giving up a home run to Milwaukee's Eric Thames
Cubs' John Lackey on giving up a home run to Milwaukee's Eric Thames. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune)
A peacock was shot out of tree and plunged to its death on a quiet lane in South Coconut Grove. Peacockicide: It has come to this in Miami, ground zero for the battle between residents who love the bejeweled birds and treat them as exotic pets and those who loathe the invasive species and shun them as a squawking, defecating nuisance.
Start the conversation, or Read more at The Miami Herald.
Revellers at the St Kilda Festival have been warned that drinking on the streets will not be tolerated.
The new law, set to come in effect on July 1, would have capped sports and concert ticket resale prices at 50 per cent above original face value.
Sebi’s stand on 331 “suspected shell entities” has drawn flak as it has abruptly halted trading in close to 160 actively-traded companies. However, some are looking at the positive side of the exercise. “Midcaps, thrashed. Only people celebrating are holders of shell company shares as no trading there,” tweeted veteran stock market analyst Shankar Sharma, referring to last week’s five per cent market crash amid flaring up of tensions between the US and
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — President Donald Trump's two sons in charge of his business empire will attend a closed-door event to mark the opening of the Trump International Golf Club in Dubai.
The ceremony, due on Saturday in the Mideast city-state home to the world's tallest building, marks the first major event abroad that Eric and Donald Jr. will attend since their father's inauguration.
The Trump Organization earlier referred questions about the event to DAMAC Properties, the Dubai-based developer that partnered with them on the course.
DAMAC spokesman Niall McLoughlin told The Associated Press on Wednesday that the ceremony would be a "closed event."
Both sons receive Secret Service protection as immediate family members of the president. The U.S. Embassy in Abu Dhabi has declined to comment about the trip.
From the Argus Leader, the Argus/KELO Poll would give the indication that the race for Congress might be close to being decided:
In a survey of 625 registered Republican voters likely to cast their ballots in the election, 41 percent they would vote for Johnson if the race were held today. Twenty-three percent, meanwhile, said they’d vote for Shantel Krebs and 13 percent said they’d vote for Neal Tapio.
Another 23 percent said they were undecided.
and…
Forty-seven percent of those polled said they had a favorable opinion of Johnson while 10 percent said they had an unfavorable opinion of him. By contrast, 34 percent of those polled said they had a favorable opinion of Krebs and 19 percent had an unfavorable opinion of her.
When asked about Tapio, 15 percent said they had a favorable opinion of him and 11 percent had an unfavorable opinion of him.
Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance and the United States Postal Service have issued a reminder to Tennessee homeowners to obey leash laws to avoid costly dog bite insurance claims this year. For 2016, the Insurance Information Institute and State Farm estimate that dog bites in Tennessee topped more than 300 claims with $9.4 million paid out.
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Sharks general manager Doug Wilson signed Mikkel Boedker to a four-year, $16 million contact last summer with the hopes of bridging the speed gap that was apparent in the Stanley Cup Final. But Boedker wasn't able to put his speed to use in Game 3 of the Sharks first round playoff series against the Edmonton Oilers Sunday because he couldn't even crack the lineup.
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HIGHGATE, Vt. (AP) — The U.S. Border Patrol says a North Carolina woman is facing a charge she was transporting people into the United States who didn't have permission to be in the country.
A complaint filed in U.S. District Court in Burlington says Border Patrol agents were alerted early Sunday that six people had walked into the United States from Canada in Highgate, Vermont.
Agents spotted an SUV driven by 31-year-old Carmen Melari Ferrufino Perdomo, of Charlotte, North Carolina, a U.S. citizen originally from Honduras. It's unclear if she has an attorney.
In the car were six Mexican citizens who told investigators they had crossed into the United States that night.
The Border Patrol says the area where the group was first spotted has seen multiple smuggling events in the past few weeks.
ARLINGTON, Texas — The mother of a Texas man whom police fatally shot last year says sheriff’s deputies recently turned up at her mother’s home to serve a warrant for the dead man’s arrest.
Dee Crane told The Associated Press Wednesday that Tarrant County deputies came to the house in Arlington this month, upsetting her family “all over again.”
Sheriff’s office spokesman David McClelland hasn’t responded to messages seeking comment.
Tavis Crane, a black 23-year-old, was killed in February 2017. Authorities say he ran over an Arlington police officer while attempting to flee a traffic stop.
Another officer, Craig Roper, fatally shot Crane in his car. Both officers are white.
Crane’s two-year-old daughter and two friends were also in the car. They were not hurt.
A grand jury took no action against Roper.
Kala Pharmaceuticals (Pending:KALA) initiated with Buy rating and $33 (65% upside) price target by Bank of America Merrill Lynch. Initiated with Outperform rating and $46 (130% upside) price target by Wedbush. Shares are up 4% premarket.
Egalet (NASDAQ:EGLT) resumed with Overweight rating and $7 (586% upside) price target by Cantor Fitzgerald. Shares up 8% premarket.
BioDelivery Sciences (NASDAQ:BDSI) resumed with Overweight rating and $4.50 (53% upside) price target by Cantor Fitzgerald. Shares up 3% premarket.
Calyxt (Pending:CLXT) initiated with Outperform rating and $17 (44% upside) price target by Wells Fargo.
STAAR Surgical (NASDAQ:STAA) price target raised to $13 (11% upside) by Benchmark citing bullish outlook in Asia and regulatory progress.
Source: Bloomberg
LOS ANGELES (CNN) – Get ready to add this song to your summer 2018 playlist. Justin Timberlake has dropped a groovy new tune titled “SoulMate” and, according to the song’s first lyric, “summer starts now.”
This is Timberlake’s first single since his fifth studio album, “Man of the Woods,” and marks a return to his pop roots.
Some of the upbeat and catchy lyrics include, “I love your heartbeat givin’ me rhythm / And I can feel your frequency, so unique / In other words, such a freak, set me free.”
Timberlake wrote in an Instagram post that the song came together quickly over the past week, written on June 26 and the final mix produced on July 3.
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Monday, August 14, 2017
LOUISIANA: Two people walking along the banks of the Red River in northwest Louisiana discovered a massive Caddo Indian canoe. The 34-foot-long, 2.5-foot-wide, dugout canoe is believed to be between 800 and 1,000 years old and was carved from a single tree trunk. It took a large team of workers using heavy machinery to finally remove the vessel, which may be the largest intact prehistoric watercraft ever found in the United States. —Jason Urbanus
× Photos from Krewe Of Oshun 2018
NEW ORLEANS— Founded in 1996, the Krewe Of Oshun is named for the Yoruba goddess of love and intimacy .
Check out these pictures from Friday night’s parade!
Soldiers dig up the site and collect samples of soil, turf and paving stones
Paving stones were removed after a military convoy arrived in Salisbury to begin a clean-up operation in the wake of the plot.
Experts were working in the park in the centre of the city where Mr Skripal, 66, and Yulia, 33, were found.
The bench is the first of nine sites to be cleaned in an operation that is expected to take several months.
Specialists working for the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) will collect samples like soil, turf and paving stones for testing and cleaning to eradicate traces of the nerve agent Novichok.
Other sites which will be decontaminated are the two ambulance stations used in the recovery, a police station, the Zizzi’s restaurant where they had lunch, the garage their car was kept in and the home of Detective Sergeant Nick Bailey, who was also poisoned.
MOSCOW, Oct 6 (Reuters) - A Russian Mi-28 military helicopter in Syria has had to make an emergency landing due to a technical fault, Russia's Defence Ministry said on Friday, the RIA news agency reported.
No crew members were hurt in the incident, which occurred in Hama province, RIA cited the ministry as saying.
The Mi-28 was reported to be accompanying another Russian military helicopter, a Mi-8, which had Russian ceasefire monitors on board.
The Islamic State militant group said earlier on Friday it had brought down a Russian helicopter south of the town of Sheikh Halal in the Hama countryside.
The Russian military was quoted as saying that the Mi-28 had been examined after making its emergency landing and that there were no signs it had been shot at. A rescue party safely evacuated its crew to an air base after the landing, RIA reported. (Reporting by Maria Kiselyova; Writing by Maria Tsvetkova; Editing by Andrew Osborn)
Donald Trump, the candidate, pledged to withdraw from foreign conflicts. As president, he has done the opposite, taking on North Korea, Iran, Cuba and Afghanistan. CQ Defense Editor Patrick Pexton and Reporter Patrick Kelley unpack what’s at stake at a time when Secretary of State Rex Tillerson’s future is also uncertain.
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The North Las Vegas Fire Department said a 55-year-old woman was killed in a fire early Monday morning.
Firefighters responded to the incident about 2 a.m. in the 5000 block of Rancho Del Vista Way, near Commerce Street and Craig Road.
Arriving firefighters found a single-story home with heavy smoke coming from the front side of the home. Crews found the woman inside the home and took her to University Medical Center where she later died. Firefighters also found a pet inside the home in good condition.
According to Capt. Cedric Williams, of the North Las Fire Department, the blaze was accidental and caused by unattended candles.
The fire caused significant fire and smoke damage to the home. Damage was estimated at $100,000.
Williams urged those burning candles to never leave them unattended. He said this was the third fire-related fatality this year in North Las Vegas.
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Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz appeared in court in February before Broward Circuit Judge Elizabeth Scherer in Fort Lauderdale. The judge ruled on Monday that he can keep his taxpayer-funded legal team. Mike Stocker South Florida Sun Sentinel
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The calendar says today is the first day of spring but it won’t look or feel much like it in Iowa. Meteorologist Allan Curtis, at the National Weather Service, says much of the state’s western third will be seeing snowflakes fly as spring arrives.
Spring will officially arrive at 11:15 AM Central time today but temperatures won’t be very springlike for a while yet.
Kids who love winter weather who want to have one last snowball fight or cobble together a snowman will have to act quickly.
Some Iowans are already seeing green tulip and daffodil chutes emerge from the cold ground and that tender vegetation could get nipped.
Stay updated on the changing forecast by logging on to weather.gov.
SALT LAKE CITY—The father of a 12-year-old Utah boy who was found severely malnourished in a feces-strewn bathroom was charged with child abuse on Tuesday, a month after the child’s mother was charged with locking him in the room for about a year.
The abuse was discovered after the 40-year-old man brought the boy to a hospital. But prosecutors say he recklessly endangered his son by failing to act before the child’s weight dropped to just 30 pounds and delayed getting him medical care for hours after discovering him.
The child spent the last two Christmases in the bathroom, listening to family members open presents, prosecutor Angie Reddish-Day said.
The man lived at the house in the small southeastern Utah city of Toquerville while the boy was kept in the bathroom, though it’s not clear how often he was there, she said.
The mother also worked to keep people away who asked about the boy, including his father, Reddish-Day said.
– WWE posted the following video, looking at 5 people you won’t believe Kane Tombstoned. The list includes the Phoenix Suns mascot, WWE Hall of Famer Pete Rose, Mr. Swagger, The Bunny, and a priest.
– Here are today’s Wrestling birthdays…
* Bruno Sammartino (82)
* Barry Darsow (Smash of Demolition, The Repo Man) (58)
* Dixie Carter (53)
* Afa Anoa’i Jr. (aka Manu) (33)
A British couple was slightly injured in a traffic accident in Paphos on Easter Monday.
According to the police, a vehicle driven by a soldier from the British bases collided with a car in which the couple was travelling at around 8.30pm.
The couple was injured in the crash and was rushed to the accident and emergency (A&E) department at Paphos General hospital. There, they were diagnosed with minor injuries, treated and kept in as a precaution.
The soldier and the other three passengers in the other car were not injured.
The causes of the accident are being investigated by Paphos police.
Sacramento Charter High School students walk past the ”wall of Fame” – the pennants represent colleges that former students have attended – in 2014. Randy Pench Sacramento Bee file
A fourth suspect is now facing charges in the March, 2017 death of a northeast Nebraska man.
31-year-old Jenna Merrill has been charged with Accessory to a Felony in connection to the death of Ernest Warnock in Bancroft, Nebraska .
Court documents state that Warnock was stabbed multiple times and his home was set on fire to conceal evidence of the crime last year.
Merrill has pleaded not guilty in a Cuming County courtroom.
Her pre-trial hearing is set for March 1st with a May 8th trial date.
Merrill is being held in the Antelope County Jail on a $100,000 bond.
Three other suspects charged in the case, 48-year-old Derek Olson, his son, 28-year-old Jody Olson are set to go to trial on March 13th on murder, arson and related charges.
41-year-old Becky Weitzenkamp is charged with accessory and arson counts.
March 31 Australian government takeovers panel:
* Received an application from Spotless Group Holdings Limited (spotless) in relation to its affairs
* A sitting panel has not been appointed at this stage and no decision has been made whether to conduct proceedings Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
BRIEF-ED says conversion of 7th and 8th series convertible bonds into shares
* Says 2.5 billion won worth of its 7th series unregistered and unsecured private convertible bonds have been converted into 920,132 shares of the company, at 2,717 won/share, as of Feb. 15
Feb 14 LCT Holdings Ltd
* Appoints Deng Hua as an executive chairman of company with effect from 1 march 2017
* Deng will remain as an executive director and chief executive officer of company
* Resignation of Du Junhong as an executive director, executive chairman Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Researchers at BYU are the first to 3D-print a viable microfluidic device small enough to be effective at a scale much less than 100 micrometers.
Roger gets very upset when Trish tells him about the guy their daughter, Riana is dating.
Celebrating the 70th Independence Day of Pakistan, Pakistani Rangers today gifted a box of sweets to the Border Security Force (BSF) on the Indian side of Attari/Wagah border here.
Security personnel of both the sides hugged and shook hands with each other, besides sharing pleasantries for a few minutes, officials said.
Pakistani Wing Commander Bilal shook hands with BSF Commandant Sudeep during the sweet giving ceremony to mark Pakistan's Independence Day celebration at the Joint Check Post of Attari/Wagah border, they said.
The BSF personnel would offer traditional Indian sweets to their Pakistani counterparts on the 71st Independence Day of India tomorrow, they added.
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LONDON, April 10 The following FTSE 100 companies will go ex-dividend on Thursday, after which investors will no longer qualify for the latest dividend payout. According to Reuters calculations at current market prices, the effect of the resulting adjustment to prices by market-makers would take 3.68 points off the index. COMPANY (RIC) DIVIDEND STOCK OPTION IMPACT (pence) Reckitt Benckiser 95 2.35 Standard Life 13.35 1.04 Taylor Wimpey 2.29 0.29 Among FTSE 250 companies going ex-dividend are: COMPANY (RIC) DIVIDEND (pence) esure Group 10.5 JPMorgan American Investment Trust 2.75 NB Global Floating Rate Income Closed Fund 0.9 Savills 24.6 Travis Perkins 29.75 (Reporting by Kit Rees; editing by Danilo Masoni)
Emergency crews were sent around 7:25 a.m. Monday to a report of an injury crash at the intersection of S.W. 12th and High. Emergency crews were sent around 7:25 a.m. Monday to a report of an injury crash at the intersection of S.W. 12th and High.
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U.S. forward Rubio Rubin has signed with the Mexican club Tijuana.
The 21-year-old from Beaverton, Oregon, was with Utrecht in the Netherlands from 2014-17 and split last year between Denmark's Silkeborg and Norway's Stabaek.
He scored twice for the U.S. at the 2015 Under-20 World Cup and made his national team debut in November 2014 against Colombia. He has five international appearances.
Tijuana announced his agreement Thursday.
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EUCLID, Ohio-- Police are still looking for two suspects following a carjacking and chase early Monday morning in Euclid.
Three men armed with a shotgun took the victim's car at East 260th Street and Euclid Avenue at about 1:15 a.m. A shot was fired during the robbery. Two suspects fled the scene in another vehicle.
Officers spotted the stolen car about an hour later and chased it. Police said the short pursuit reached speeds of 90 mph.
Only one suspect was in the car when it crashed in the Shore Cultural Center parking lot. He suffered a head injury and was taken to a hospital.
Police said during the chase, the suspect threw the shotgun out the window. It was recovered by officers.
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Let no one say that Zoo Atlanta doesn’t keep its promises. Even if it does so grudgingly.
In the wake of Super Bowl LI, it was time for the Atlanta-based zoo association to make good on a friendly bet it had with Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence. After the Patriots stormed back to stun the Falcons with a 34-28 overtime win, the Atlanta zoo workers chose a baby animal to name after the winning quarterback, which had been the terms of the bet.
Since the Patriots won, the name was obviously Tom Brady. The animal chosen was a young Madagascar hissing cockroach. Here’s Tom Brady’s video introduction:
Airport retailer Dufry AG (DUFN.S) reported on Tuesday first-quarter organic growth of 7.2 percent, helped by growth in the United States and Latin America.
The company said it witnessed stable growth in most locations and improved performance in specific businesses, driven by Brazilian and Russian travelers.
Following the full integration of World Duty Free, Dufry's earnings before interest and tax (EBITDA) increased 5.6 percent to 154.7 million Swiss francs ($155.38 million). Revenue rose 4.7 percent to 1.71 billion francs.
Dufry's performance improved in "distinct locations" such as South America, Russia and Turkey during the first quarter, Chief Executive Julian Diaz said on Tuesday.
He said the trend continued into the first weeks of the current quarter.
(Reporting by Daria Kowalewska in Gdynia; Editing by Sherry Jacob-Phillips)
The son of Equatorial Guinea's president is going on trial in France for corruption, money laundering and embezzlement after a years-long investigation.
Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue, who is also Equatorial Guinea's second vice president, faces up to 10 years in prison if found guilty of acquiring real estate, luxury cars and other goods in France with public funds from his country.
Obiang's lawyer, Emmanuel Marsigny, said he will ask for a delay in proceedings when the hearing starts Monday, arguing that his client — who is not expected to attend the trial — did not get enough time to prepare his defense.
The International Court of Justice, the United Nations' highest court, refused to order France to halt the prosecution last month after Equatorial Guinea argued that Obiang had immunity.
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Joseph Jakubowski already has federal charges against him for allegedly stealing firearms from a Janesville, Wisconsin, gun store and court officials advised him Monday of charges he faces in Rock County.
Jakubowski sat with his defence attorney and appeared by television while court Commissioner Larry Barton informed him of three charges of theft and burglary. At one point Jakubowski asked a question about one of the charges and Barton warned him not to make statements. Jakubowksi responded by saying "you can't tell me what to do as a free individual."
HTC is getting ready to launch a new smartphone by the end of the month, but first, it needs to move some unsold inventory.
You can get sizeable discounts on HTC’s recent smartphones, thanks to the “Easter sale” currently running on HTC.com. The promo includes HTC’s most recent flagship, the U Ultra, which only went on sale last month. The U Ultra can now be bought for $599, 20 percent cheaper than the normal price of $750. The fact that HTC is discounting its hero device so soon after launch suggests that customers haven’t really flocked to buy it. Perhaps sales will pick up at $600, which seems a more reasonable ask for what the U Ultra offers.
Here’s a breakdown of the available discounts:
If you purchase any of these phones, you get complimentary Uh-Oh protection, which gives you a free one-time replacement in case of accidents resulting in cracked screens or water damage.
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Six-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Brandon Marshall (15), here playing against former Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman in a 2016 game, officially signed with Seattle on Wednesday.
The boss of Majestic Wine has claimed the company is “past the tipping point” as it continues its transformation plan, despite falling to a full-year loss.
The UK’s largest wine retailer said sales were up nearly 16pc in the year to April 3, with underlying revenues rising 11.4pc to £461m on a year-on-year basis.
Majestic was boosted by its US-focused Naked Wine business, where sales were up 26pc and gross profit rose from £39.6m to £48.2m.
However, it made a full-year loss before tax of £1.5m, down from a profit of £4.7m in the previous year. The company said this figure was a reflection of one-off charges relating to its acquisition of Naked Wines in April 2015.
In a separate announcement, Majestic said its chairman Phil Wrigley would be retiring as chairman and stepping down from the board in August.
He will be replaced by Greg Hogger, who was appointed as non-executive director in October 2015.
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Dolphins running back Kenyan Drake has seen more work of late with Jay Ajayi in the concussion protocol, but a hit at Monday’s practice may have Drake joining Ajayi on the sideline.
Adam Beasley of the Miami Herald reports that Drake was “on the receiving end of a flush, helmet-to-helmet hit” from cornerback Torry McTyer during the session. He remained down on the ground for a while before making his way to the sideline with the help of a member of the training staff.
Coach Adam Gase said there was no update on Drake’s condition after practice came to an end. He also said that there continue to be no plans to change the way practices are run.
“It’s football,” Gase said. “That’s why they have pads on.”
Ajayi has gotten cleared to return to practice, but has not gotten the final clearance from the protocol that would allow him to play in a game. Damien Williams, Storm Johnson, Senorise Perry and De'Veon Smith are the other running backs on the Miami roster.
Bhubaneswar: Rose Valley Chit Fund fraud accused Trinamool Congress leader and Member of Parliament Tapas Pal has been taken ill following his interrogation at the CBI office here.
Tapas has been shifted to Capital Hospital where his health condition has been ascertained. He is being checked up at mental ward of the hospital. Earlier he was checked up for ocular, nervous system and Cardio related issues.
Doctor sources said, right now Tapas is suffering from fits and diabetes. His medical condition cannot be called completely safe.
But there should not be any problem in any kind of interrogation if CBI wants to do so, sources added.
Tapas has been under three days of CBI remand after his arrest from Kolkata earlier on December 30 on charges of his links with the high profile Rs 17000 crore chit fund scam by Rose Valley Group.
Meanwhile, Tapas’ daughter Sohini Pal also appeared before the CBI and her interrogation into the case is underway, sources said.
The Fighting 69th Infantry Division visits 'Fox & Friends' before kicking off the St. Patrick's Day parade in New York City.
We had the teaser for Apple's upcoming Carpool Karaoke: The Series earlier this week, and now we have a full-blown, two-and-a-half-minute trailer.
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In the video above, everyone from John Cena and Shaquille O'Neal to Ariana Grande and Seth MacFarlane get behind the wheel for the driving-and-singing-based shenanigans made familiar by James Corden's viral sensation.
Speaking of Corden, he has what may well be the most memorable moment from the trailer — rapping to the Fresh Prince theme tune with Will Smith, before jumping in a helicopter.
This is going to be huge.
The Gadsden, a 76-unit condominium project, is set to rise in Gadsdenboro Park in downtown Charleston by fall 2018. Rendering provided/Cooper Carry Site work has begun on the 76-unit Gadsden, a four-story complex over ground-level parking on the south end of Gadsdenboro Park at the corner of Laurens and Concord streets.
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“We all know that art, music and nature are beautiful. They command the senses and incite emotion. Their impact is swift and visceral. How can a mathematical idea inspire the same feelings? Well, for one thing, there is something very appealing about the notion of universal truth — especially at a time when people entertain the absurd idea of alternative facts.”
A teenage Mississippi girl whose 9-year-old brother allegedly shot her over a video game has died, according to ABC Tupelo affiliate WTVA-TV.Dijonae White, 13, died at Le Bonheur Children's Hospital in Tupelo Sunday evening after the boy allegedly shot her in the head during an argument Saturday over the video game's controller, Monroe County officials told the station.Officers responded to the scene around 1 p.m. Saturday and learned that White's brother had allegedly grabbed a gun and shot his sister in the back of the head after she refused to hand over the controller, according to WTVA.The children's mother was in another room preparing lunch when the incident occurred, Monroe County Sheriff Cecil Cantrell told WTVA.It was unclear how the boy gained access to the weapon and whether he was custody, WTVA reported.The boy's name has not been released.Cantrell has no experience with such cases so he was unaware of what the consequences might be, he told the station.
Justices decline to remove prosecutors from murder trial
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Maine's supreme court has declined to remove prosecutors handling the case of a mother accused of beating her 10-year-old daughter to death with her husband's help.
Defense attorney Chris MacLean contended prosecutors inappropriately obtained records relating to defendant Sharon Carrillo's mental health state.
The attorney general's office filed a subpoena with a school in New York and threatened a made-up court date if the records weren't produced. The attorney general's office said the error was just a mix-up caused by a miscommunication among prosecutors.
The supreme court dismissed an appeal by Carrillo's attorney on Tuesday.
Sharon and her husband, Julio Carrillo, have pleaded not guilty in the death of her daughter, Marissa Kennedy, in Stockton Springs. Investigators said they acknowledged taking turns beating the girl before her death in February.
Coles earnings for the half year have slipped 2.6 per cent to $920 million as its sales growth slows further amid heavy grocery discounting led by Woolworths. Food and liquor comparable sales, which strips out one-off events, rose 1.3 per cent in the six months to December 31, much slower than the 4.3 per cent growth recorded in the same period a year ago.
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The organiser of a weekly car boot sale which is held every Sunday from 7am to 12pm in the car park next to Arnold Clark and Homebase in Milngavie is looking for regular stall holders.
The £10 entry fee per car paid by stallholders is donated to local charities.
No additional cash is taken from what is sold by the stallholders.
The organiser, Ralph Halley, said: “Do you have plants that you’d like to sell on a regular basis?
“Perhaps you have antiques or jewellery?
“We could even accommodate a farmers’ market.
“I would love to hear from any groups who would like to join us.”
Email ralphhalley@hotmail.co.uk for more information.
Will LA mean LeBron behind the scenes and on the big screen?
Will LA mean LeBron behind the scenes and on the big screen?
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — German automaker Daimler AG says its net profit rose 24 percent to a record 10.9 billion euros ($13.5 billion) last year, helped by strong sales of its Mercedes-Benz SUVs and new E-Class luxury sedan.
The Stuttgart-based company gave a measured earnings outlook for this year, saying that operating earnings would be of "the magnitude of the previous year" instead of increasing.
Daimler said its earnings would be burdened by "very high" expenditure on new models and technologies such as battery-powered cars. Like others, the company also has to prepare for autonomous driving and a shift to transportation services such as car-sharing and ride-hailing through smartphone apps.
Revenue rose 7 percent on the year to 164.3 billion euros and management proposed its highest dividend to date, 3.65 per share.
Aug 9 (Reuters) - Essential Products Inc, founded by Android operating system co-creator Andy Rubin said on Wednesday that the technology company had closed a $300 million investment round.
The series B investment round was led by venture capital firm Access Technology Ventures, the company said in an emailed statement on Wednesday.
The company is launching its first product, the Essential Phone, that has a 360-degree camera and a titanium casing.
Essential Products also disclosed strategic investors that include Amazon.com Inc via its Alexa Fund, Tencent Holdings Ltd and Foxconn. (Reporting by Aishwarya Venugopal in Bengaluru; Editing by Shounak Dasgupta)
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Zenner Shines Again On Primetime
Lions Fall Again Despite Efforts Of SDSU Alum
by Zach Borg
DETROIT, MI -- Another Primetime game. Another chance for former South Dakota State Jackrabbit star Zach Zenner to prove he belongs in the NFL.
With his Detroit Lions facing the Green Bay Packers with the NFC North championship at stake, Zenner caught four passes for 41 yards and ran 20 times for 69 yards and a score. Despite that, the Lions lost their fourth straight game 31-24 to finish the regular season 9-7.
The rushing and receiving totals are all career highs and followed up Zenner's big Monday night performance at Dallas when he ran for 67 yards and two scores.
Detroit still advances to the playoffs despite suffering their fourth straight loss. The Lions will play at Seattle Saturday night at 7:15 PM on KDLT.
DUBAI (Reuters) - Dubai's DAMAC Properties DAMAC.DU, the owner and operator of the only Trump-branded golf club in the Middle East, reported on Monday a fall in profits for the second quarter in a row.
The developer made 704.8 million dirhams ($191.9 million) in total comprehensive income for the April - June period, according to a statement to Dubai's bourse. This compares with income of 886.8 million dirhams in the same period last year.
DAMAC, Dubai's second-largest listed developer, hosted U.S. President Donald Trump's eldest sons Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump in February for the opening of the Trump International Gulf Club Dubai.
Donald Trump Jr. returned to Dubai in May to give the commencement speech at a local university and also met with DAMAC's founder and Chairman Hussain Sajwani during his visit.
The property firm's second-quarter revenue was 1.57 billion dirhams, down from 1.75 billion dirhams in the same period a year ago.
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Police are appealing for witnesses after a young male and his girlfriend were assaulted at New Street, Randalstown, on Sunday, August 6.
The young male sustained facial injuries and lost consciousness after being assaulted by three unknown males at 1am.
If you were in the vinicity of New Street, Randalstown at 1am please contact Police at Antrim on 101 quoting Police Ref 1074 07/08/17
Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta urged the opposition on Monday to avoid violent protests and take any complaints they have over last week's election to court.
Kenyatta also urged police to use restraint as they handled pockets of protests and anger that have erupted since he was announced winner of an August 8 vote, Reuters wrote.
"I truly believe there is no single Kenyan anywhere who wants to see violence, looting and demonstrations that end up destroying property. But if there are those who feel aggrieved and they are not willing to accept, there are also constitutionally laid down procedures," Kenyatta said.
– Ric Flair and Charlotte are set to have their first book signing together at the Variety Playhouse on October 12 in Atlanta, Georgia. Cost of admission is $30, which includes a copy of the book Second Nature: The Legacy of Ric Flair and the Rise of Charlotte. You can find more information here.
– WWE has released a new free match from Hell in a Cell 2013, featuring Daniel Bryan vs. Randy Orton, with Shawn Michaels as the guest referee.
– WWE stars Braun Strowman, Alexa Bliss, Finn Balor and Big Cass will be at the 14th annual Ringside Fest on October 29 at Carolines on Broadway in Times Square, New York City.
BERLIN (AP) — German airline Lufthansa says it’s agreed to an arbitrator’s proposal for a new wage agreement for its 5,400 pilots, signaling an end to a lengthy and bitter dispute.
The airline, Germany’s largest, said Wednesday it agreed to a four-stage 8.7 percent total wage increase, and a one-off 30 million euro ($31.7 million) payment that would translate to some 5,000 to 6,000 euros per employee.
The new agreement will be in place until the end of 2019.
The Cockpit union had been staging strikes sporadically since April 2014, costing Lufthansa multiple millions, before the two sides agreed to arbitration on December.
Cockpit, which had no immediate comment, had sought raises of 3.66 percent a year going back 5 years.
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* CEO SAYS MAINTAINS TARGET FOR 30 PERCENT CLOUD GROWTH THIS YEAR Further company coverage: (Reporting By Douglas Busvine)
Parenting Correspondent from On The Rocks, Lexi Petronis joined New Mexico Living to talk about resolutions parents should implement every first of the year, that are designed to keep our children healthy. This is the time to make all Doctor’s appointment you can. Appointments book up months in advance and there are annual exams we know in are necessary such as, well-child visits, immunizations with the Pediatrician. Also, experts say kids should start seeing the optometrist around age 6 and trips to the dentist for cleanings should happen twice a year, approximately six months apart.
Lexi also mentioned, kids may feel nervous about seeing a doctor, so her advice is to, “go through exactly what’s going to happen at those appointments” in order to make your kids feel more comfortable.
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DCP offers service to check on your home while you're away. (Source: WALB)
As the temperatures rise, so does crime.
Dougherty County Police officers said their department has a way to calm your nerves during the summer.
Especially if you've been a victim of burglary before.
It's called the Residential Security List.
Once you're on that list, patrol officers will check on your residence during their shift.
Lieutenant Steve Mitchum said if you're planning on going out of town, and you're worried about your property, this is a great additional service to keep your valuables secure.
"We kind of get a list of what vehicles should be there, who's allowed to be on the premises," he said. "Basically they'll ride by and check the exterior of the residence and make sure everything is okay."
If you'd like to get on the list, all you have to do is call the Dougherty County Police Department.
Their number is 229-430-6600.
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SAN DIEGO (AP) — San Diego State canceled Monday night’s football practice to try to quell an outbreak of chickenpox among players.
The school said that would give workers time to clean and disinfect the weight room and locker room.
Practice is scheduled to resume Tuesday afternoon.
SDSU spokeswoman Gina Jacobs said there are five confirmed cases and the school is in touch with the County Public Health Services.
The first case was reported Friday.
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Rangers boss Pedro Caixinha got his pre-season preparations underway earlier than anyone else this year - and in more ways than one.
The Ibrox chief was up at the crack of dawn two weeks ago as he set out the plan for his new-look Gers side ahead of the new campaign.
Rangers are just two weeks away from the season starting for real with the first round of Europa League qualifiers. And the draw for that key fixture is just around the corner.
Indeed June and July are looking like two particularly busy months for Rangers fans with the European action starting, the Premiership fixtures being announced and, of course, an influx of news signings.
So we've rounded all the important dates up in a diary style video for your convenience.
Want to know what's coming up for the Ibrox side in the coming weeks? Then look no further than the video above.
Braid chopping: Mobile Internet services snapped in Kashmir
Press Trust of India, Srinagar, Oct 6 2017, 19:38 IST
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Mobile Internet services were today snapped across Kashmir to prevent rumour mongering following several cases of vigilante violence against braid chopping incidents in the Valley, officials said.
The mobile Internet services were snapped shortly after noon as a precautionary measure, an official said.
Separatists had called for protests against the incidents of braid chopping in the Valley.
The number of braid chopping incidents have increased in the Valley over the past few days and people have started resorting to vigilante action to prevent such attacks, the official said.
However, in many instances innocent people have suffered at the hands of the mob.
A youth was thrashed in Delina area of Baramulla district earlier this week after he was accused of being a braid chopper.
Two women were thrashed at a wedding feast on similar suspicion in Baba Demb area of the city.
Police officer responding to a noise complaint has boxing match with teen in Mesquite, Texas. Video shows a Mesquite, Texas police officer in a boxing match with a teenager after responding to a noise complaint at an apartment complex on Monday. Mesquite Police Association ×
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TETfund spends N100bn on infrastructure, academic equipment, says its Executive Secretary
The Executive Secretary of Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETfund), Dr. Abdullahi Bichi Baffa, said the fund has so far spent a total sum of N100billion on the provision of physical infrastructures and academic equipment for tertiary institutions in Nigeria in the past one year. Baffa, who made the disclosure during an exclusive interview he granted […] The post TETfund spends N100bn on infrastructure, academic equipment, says its Executive Secretary appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers Read Full Story
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) - A top adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is proposing Iran resume its uranium enrichment in the wake of the U.S. withdrawal from the nuclear deal between world powers and Tehran.
Ali Akbar Velayati was quoted Wednesday by the semi-official Tasnim news agency as saying Iran is "capable to spin centrifuges for enrichment" to higher levels should it choose to do so.
Velayati says Iran should also accelerate production of nuclear propulsions and also research on advanced centrifuges. He claimed this wouldn't violate the nuclear deal which put limits on Iran's atomic program in exchange for lifting economic sanctions.
In the wake of President Donald Trump's decision to pull the United States out of the deal, several Iranian officials have indicated Tehran could resume its nuclear program.
Polyguard Products did not suffer an explosion this evening. We are aware that first responders are responding to an incident near our Ennis facility and our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone involved. We appreciate the diligence of Ennis and Ellis County’s first responders
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Katy Perry Gives the Unicorn Frappuccino a taste test PLUS you can’t miss this Starbucks Barista who’s meltdown has gone viral!
Indiana State Police troopers will hit the streets in their new squad cars across the state this week. Nearly a dozen of them are assigned to patrol in the Indianapolis metro area and ride solo for the first time since leaving the academy.
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“Over the years, we’ve done OK when confronted by things like this, and taking them on is another challenge. We’ve some very good players and, of course, where we start to find a way forward is something we’ll mull over. We’re not lacking in ideas. Hopefully we’ll come up with the right ones.”
This is what Jose Mourinho should have said after Manchester United’s defeat to Manchester City. Instead those words still only belong to Sir Alex Ferguson with his post-match interview following United’s Champions League Final loss to Pep Guardiola’s Barcelona at Wembley in 2011.
If only Mourinho had said something similar on Sunday instead of embarrassingly lashing out about “lucky” City, about wrongly perceived injustices over a penalty he felt his team should have been awarded, having already apparently berated the opposition players for their over-exuberant celebrations in the away dressing room...
The Green River Girls Softball Association is hosting registration for the 2018 Softball & T-Ball teams this week! Any girl between the ages of 5 and 21 years of age (as of December 31, 2017) are more than welcomed to come and join. Fees for softball are $75. Each additional sibling is $65. T-ball fees are $50 and $40 for each additional sibling.
The Town creates its own website, highlighting reasons council opposes a second location and in hopes of drumming up more public interest on the topic. Screech's main fear is that a second location would significantly reduce municipal revenues from the View Royal casino.
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U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a joint news conference with Italian Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni at the White House in Washington, U.S., April 20, 2017. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
WASHINGTON President Donald Trump said on Thursday he was in favour of a strong Europe, as France gears up for an election where European unity is a key issue and Britain negotiates its departure from the European Union.
"Yes, a strong Europe is very, very important to me as president of the United States and it's also ... important for the United States, we want to see it, we will help it be strong, and it's very much to everybody's advantage," Trump said at a joint news conference with Italian Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni.
(Reporting by Steve Holland; Writing by Eric Walsh; Editing by Eric Beech)
The BJP party's candidate from the Vijapur Assembly Constituency for the Gujarat Assembly elections 2017 is Ramanbhai Patel.
Vijapur constituency is set to go for polls on December 14 as it is in the second phase as well. For assembly elections 2017, the BJP has fielded Ramanbhai Patel.
The Indian National Congress has fielded Nathabhai P. Patel from the constituency.
In 2012, BJP candidate Kantibhai Ramabhai Patel lost the seat to Congress's Prahladbhai Ishvarbhai Patel. Congress won the seat with 70729 votes while Congress could secure 61970 votes.
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SAVANNAH, GA – A special seminar was held Monday in Savannah to help everyone achieve the dream of owning their own home.
The event was hosted by Reverend Carl Gilliard, State Representative (D) District 162, at the Southwest Chatham Library.
“The Dream Program” focuses on first time home buyers and provide down payment assistance for folks with low beacon scores and credit challenges.
Gilliard hopes that by owning their own homes, things will turn around for some of Savannah’s families.
“With crime and all the different substances of violence, poverty is at the root of it, and we’ve got to deal with breaking the cycle of poverty,” said Gilliard.
For more information, visit https://www.dca.ga.gov/GeorgiaDream/
Joseph is 0-for-8 with two strikeouts to begin the season.
This was surely not the start Joseph wanted as he seeks more playing time. Currently, he is Baltimore's backup catcher behind Welington Castillo. Last season, the 30-year-old slashed .174/.216/.197 in 141 plate appearances. He is still expected to see the normal time a backup catcher would.
(USA TODAY) — NEW YORK – Micha Magid would prefer that guests grab a table to enjoy the sweet corn fritters, chicken wings and “brontosaurus” ribs served at Mighty Quinn’s Barbecue, his restaurant chain.
But so many diners want their food delivered to their front doors instead, the eateries have to carve out valuable space solely dedicated to fulfilling those orders.
“If we have our preference, everyone would come to the restaurant,” says Magid, one of Mighty Quinn’s co-founders. “You get a much better experience when food doesn’t have to travel for 15 minutes. It’s hotter and better … But if someone wants to stay home and get great barbecue, we want to deliver that.’’
The EU has spent at least €587 million so far on carbon capture and storage, and was willing to spend millions more. However, after a decade not a single power plant in the EU is currently using the technology.
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Minneapolis-based Mortenson has promoted Nate Gundrum to vice president of real estate development.
Gundrum has worked at Mortenson since 2011, and has helped deliver such hospitality projects as the AC by Marriott and Hampton Inn & Suites in Minneapolis.
Gundrum has also taken a leadership role in Mortenson’s development work in Portland and Phoenix, including the 12th and Market apartments adjacent to Portland State University and the Hampton Inn & Suites in downtown Phoenix.
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A plan in its infancy is starting to get some traction in Harrison County to extend Beatline Road all the way south over the railroad tracks in Long Beach to Highway 90.
A high speed chase resulted in an injury accident Tuesday afternoon in Manhattan.
According to Riley County Police the chase began in Shawnee County and went through Pottawatomie County before ending with an injury accident on 4th and Fort Riley Boulevard.
Riley County Police secured the scene for the Kansas Highway Patrol, closing all lanes on Fort Riley Boulevard from Juliette to 4th Street for over an hour.
This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
Robots that sketch, play ping pong, solve mazes, and attempt to juggle strutted their stuff at the annual demo day for Stanford’s Experimental Robotics class. Each year, Professor Oussama Khatib’s students aim to teach a selection of industrial robots some new skills. The toughest project: teaching a Kuka robot to juggle. (It struggled, with balls getting stuck or flying wild… but as anyone who has tried to juggle objects can tell you, the learning curve is very steep.) The other projects included two robots that had been taught to draw (a Sawyer and a Puma), a Ping Pong–playing robot (the Kuka again) that scored a few points against its human opponents, a cowboy hat–wearing Sawyer robot that shot at a moving target, a Puma 500 robot that manipulated a maze to send a ball along the correct path, and a drone-loading Sawyer robot that tracked a less-than-stable hovering drone. Check them all out in the video below.
April 12 Hungary's OTP Bank CEO Sandor Csanyi tells annual shareholder meeting
* Expects ROE to stay "very good" and relatively high among peers in the future
* Return on equity was Europe's third-highest behind two Swedish banks when share price was at 9,400 forints, near 10-year high, earlier this year
* Expects to receive regulatory approval for acquisition of Croatia's Splitska Banka from Societe Generale today or tomorrow
* Expects to close Splitska deal shortly, probably by end of month
* 2016 capital adequacy was far higher than 12.5 percent goal because of unsuccessful acquisition attempts, higher than expected profit Further company coverage: (Reporting by Marton Dunai)
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LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) _ More than 600 Nebraska youths have received treatment through a new state initiative designed to help those who struggle with emotional and mental-health problems.
Organizers of the program marked its first year Tuesday at a Capitol ceremony with Gov. Pete Ricketts. The event also coincided with Mental Health Awareness Month.
The Behavioral Health System of Care offers a variety of community-based services for youths. It was created to allow earlier intervention for at-risk youths, increase school attendance and serve more youths in their homes.
It’s funded by a four-year, $12 million grant from the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services. The state’s Division of Behavioral Health organizes the coalition that includes private groups and public agencies. Ricketts says it’s already having a positive impact.
(AP)- President Donald Trump says newly declassified GOP memo alleging FBI abuses shows, “A lot of people should be ashamed of themselves.”
Trump tells reporters Friday: “The memo was sent to Congress, it was declassified. Congress will do whatever they’re going to do. But I think it’s a disgrace what’s happened in our country.”
Trump’s decision to declassify the memo clears the way for the public release of the document. The memo was prepared by Republicans on the House Intelligence Committee based on classified information and alleges the FBI abused U.S. government surveillance powers in its investigation into Russian election interference.
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HARLEM, Ga. (WJBF) – A Columbia County woman was killed in a two-car crash on Old Union Road in Harlem Monday night.
Capt. Steve Morris with the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office identified the victim as Virginia Fairburn of Harlem. He said her 1996 Toyota Camry was hit head-on by a speeding BMW driven by Daniel Shaffer, also of Harlem. Morris says Shaffer lost control of his vehicle as he entered a curve and crossed into oncoming traffic, hitting the Camry driven by Fairburn.
Fairburn was pronounced dead at the scene. Shaffer was taken to Augusta University Medical Center with serious injuries. Morris says charges are pending against Shaffer.
A huge seven car pile up caused long delays on the M5 this afternoon.
Emergency services were called to the southbound M5 between junction 20 for Clevedon and junction 21 for Weston-super-Mare shortly after 12.30pm on Monday, December 11.
Two of three lanes were closed following the incident, bringing traffic to a standstill in places.
There were miles of tailbacks stretching beyond junction 19 for Portishead as a result and travel time was more than an hour.
The incident also causes some congestion on surrounding routes as motorists divert to avoid the motorway gridlock.
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Rising ice and flood waters have forced hundreds of people from their homes in Manitoba.Jason Small of the Canadian Red Cross says 107 people from the Opaskwayak Cree Nation are being temporarily housed in hotels in The Pas about 500 kilometres northwest of Winnipeg.He says another 325 people were evacuated from their homes earlier this month from five other First Nations.Manitoba forecasters issued a flood warning on the weekend for some areas affected by ice jams on the Carrot and Saskatchewan rivers.The province says water levels were going down in some rivers until storms dumped about 25 millimetres of precipitation on the weekend.Small says the evacuees are being provided with lodging, food and other living expenses.
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BALTIMORE — The police chief of the county that surrounds Maryland's capital says three bodies have been found and multiple arrests made following what authorities believe were gang-related killings.
Anne Arundel County Police Chief Timothy Altomare held a news conference Friday about the slayings but gave few details, saying he didn't want to put people in jeopardy.
Altomare urged anyone to contact police immediately if they need protection from a gang.
The chief says there's a gang presence in each Anne Arundel community, but police won't let gangs take over. Altomare says all levels of government are working to lessen the dangers to county residents.
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In September 1993, on the lawn of the White House in Washington, an agreement was signed to bring about peace between Israel and the Palestinians.
In the months leading up to the historic handshake between Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, Norway had been instrumental in the negotiations.
Mona Juul, Norway's Ambassador to the UK, spoke to the BBC World Service's Witness programme about being part of the team that planned and orchestrated the secret meetings that culminated in the signing of the Oslo Accords.
Witness: The stories of our times told by the people who were there.
TOKYO, Feb 2 (Reuters) -
* Japan’s Maruzen Petrochemical Co Ltd says it has confirmed that the company was involved in “inappropriate conduct regarding quality inspection” on 21 products such as propylene and benzene
* Says it failed to conduct some of the tests and analysis on products that are outlined in contracts with customers
* Says it has not confirmed any breaking of the law
* Says the products in question are likely to have been shipped to 121 customers
* Says it would set up an internal investigative committee to make thorough checks on the issue and come up with measures to prevent their recurrence (Reporting by Osamu Tsukimori; Editing by Christian Schmollinger)
Do you know any of these people? These CCTV images have been released by police in Calderdale of people they would like to speak to.
CD368 is sought over an assault on April 19.
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CD369 relates to an assault on April 19.
CD370 is in connection with an assault on April 19.
CD371 is in relation to a theft from a shop on May 13.
CD372 is sought over a theft from a shop on April 28.
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CD373 is in connection with a theft from a shop on April 28.
CD375 relates to a theft from a shop on April 28.
CD376 is in relation to a theft from a shop on March 30.
Some of these people could be witnesses and have not necessarily committed a crime.
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But police in Calderdale would like to speak to them.
If you know any of these people, call Crimestoppers on 0800 55511.
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An early-season snowstorm brought treacherous travel to parts of the Intermountain West early this week.
Roads were snow-covered and slick in much of central Montana and parts of southwestern Montana from Monday into Tuesday. Snow drifts of 3 to 4 feet were reported in Hill County, Montana, near Rocky Boy.
While Missoula recorded only 0.10 of an inch of snow Monday night, it marked the earliest recorded measurable snowfall for the city in 34 years.
Steamboat Springs, Colorado, received at least 18 inches of snow, while over 20 inches of snow was reported in Carbon County, Wyoming.
Savannah: Food tour, historic squares and the purple line
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SAVANNAH, Ga. -- Looking for a city with great sightseeing, shopping, food and wine?
Consider Savannah, Georgia.
If you stay anywhere near the historic district, you probably won't need a car. Just hop on the free purple line trolley, which makes 12 stops around the area.
Or walk, taking breaks on benches beneath shady trees in the district's 22 squares.
You can take a cruise on the river, buy from local artisans at the Village Craftsmen or City Market, and enjoy everything from seafood to barbecue.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - J Alexanders Holdings Inc:
* J ALEXANDERS HOLDINGS SAYS ON FEB 1, 2018, DEAL WITH 99 RESTAURANTS WAS TERMINATED DUE TO FAILURE TO OBTAIN REQUISITE SHAREHOLDER VOTE- SEC FILING Source text - bit.ly/2BQWVsR Further company coverage:
Feb 14 Patrizia Immobilien AG:
* Releases preliminary results and exceeds its earnings forecast
* Total operating income for 2016 is expected to rise to 283 million euros ($299.24 million), exceeding most recent forecast of at least 265 million euros
* Past two financial years were also characterised by transactions, with sale of Harald portfolio in 2016 and Südewo in 2015
* Excluding contribution of these transactions to Patrizia's results, a total recurring operating income of 73 million euros is expected for 2016
* Total management fees increased by 14 per cent to 189 million euros in 2016 from 165 million euros in 2015 (excluding performance fees for Südewo exit) Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9457 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
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A towering iceberg stationed off Newfoundland's east coast is drawing dozens of people to the small shoreline community sitting in its shadow.
The massive iceberg has become a star attraction in Ferryland, where cars were backed up bumper to bumper Sunday as curious onlookers tried to get a glimpse of it.
Ferryland Mayor Adrian Kavanagh says the numbers took him by surprise, adding that the "onslaught" showed that people are interested "in that kind of stuff."
Pictures of the iceberg have been making the rounds on social media.
Now, Kavanagh says he has to find a way to keep the iceberg there.
It's been a busy season for icebergs so far, with 616 already having moved into the North Atlantic shipping lanes compared to 687 by the late-September season's end last year.
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Although the greenback has edged higher after yesterday’s rally and near term bullishness remains for the rise from 111.59 low to extend further gain to 114.84-94 (61.8% projection of 111.59-114.17 measuring from 113.25 and previous resistance), reckon upside would be limited to 115.05-10 and price should falter below previous resistance at 115.38, risk from there has increased for a retreat later.
In view of this, would not chase this rise here and would be prudent to stand aside in the meantime. Below the Kijun-Sen (now at 113.92) would suggest top is possibly formed, risk weakness to 113.70-75 but break of the lower Kumo (now at 113.52) is needed to add credence to this view, bring correction to support at 113.25.
Rose Namajunas is an emotional fighter, both before she steps inside the Octagon and during.
Namajunas rebounded from a tough split decision loss this past weekend at UFC on FOX 24 by finishing Michelle Waterson in the co-main event.
She explained why the tears flowed after her win during the post-fight show on FOX Sports 1.
“My whole life has been leading up to this,” Namajunas said. “My last loss was difficult for me, but I got tougher. Then I had a training camp with Valentina Shevchenko and that made me tougher, too.”
Namajunas, just 24 years old, is now 4-2 with the UFC, including three finishes of Waterson, Paige VanZant and Angela Hill.
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Indiana House Speaker Brian Bosma says he was "disturbed" that the state's child welfare agency failed to take action after five different reviews found problems at the agency in recent years.
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The revelation was included in a sixth review conducted by a consultant, which was released in June.
Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb hired the consultant after long-festering agency problems erupted into public view last December.
Former DCS director Mary Beth Bonaventura resigned, accusing his administration of making management changes and service cuts that "all but ensure children will die."
Bosma said Monday that he was recently informed about the prior reviews.
Most appear to have been conducted while Vice President Mike Pence was governor.
Bosma said Holcomb is committed to making improvements.
With Chip as the contractor and resident jokester and Joanna as the shiplap-savvy interior designer who keeps him in line, it's no wonder the two have such a sweet chemistry that Fixer Upper fans can't get enough of. But no matter what pranks Chip pulls or what remodeling hazard their projects throw their way, the Gaineses always seem to get through it together.
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Anne McElvoy looks back over the political week from the Conservative conference.
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BRASILIA Feb 13 Brazilian Finance Minister Henrique Meirelles plans to submit to Congress this week a bill to help shore up the finances of states suffering a crippling fiscal crisis.
Meirelles said on Monday the approval of the new bill is needed for the federal government to honor a rescue program to suspend debt payments from the state of Rio de Janeiro. Facing a sharp drop in tax revenues the state has missed wage payments of police and doctors since last year. (Reporting by Marcela Ayres; Writing by Alonso Soto; Editing by Chris Reese)
The near-year since Donald Trump’s surprise electoral victory has been filled with soul-searching and recriminations among those who research public opinion and those who write about it. A conversation around whether polls failed has hardened into two main camps: one blaming the data, the other blaming the media.
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Two Brampton schools are in hold and secure after a potentially dangerous man fled in a stolen vehicle Tuesday morning.
Peel Regional Police responded to Cheviot Crescent and Rochdale Drive, in the area of Kennedy Road North and Bovaird Drive East, just before 8 a.m. after reports of a vehicle being stolen.
Three males are in custody, but a suspect fled in the stolen vehicle fled the scene in the car and police say he should be considered dangerous.
The force’s Canine Unit is on scene.
For those who don’t come by intimacy the old-fashioned way, professional cuddling offers Americans a novel—albeit costly—way to find nonsexual companionship.
There are lots of reasons people pay upwards of $80 per hour to be cuddled, from simple loneliness to complex disorders that affect people’s abilities to form relationships.
And for the person offering the service, cuddling, even for pay, is more than a physical transaction: it is also an emotional service.
In our occasional series on this nontraditional industry, Quartz interviewed a professional cuddler named Heather, who is based in Seattle, Washington. Heather has spent more than a year meeting with a 75-year-old client for weekly, three-hour sessions.
Watch the video above for the touching story of their evolving relationship.
Czech retail sales grew at faster pace in August, the Czech Statistical Office said Friday.
Retail sales, excluding motor vehicles and motorcycles, climbed 4.8 percent year-on-year in August, faster than July’s 4.6 percent increase. Sales were forecast to gain 4.6 percent.
Non-adjusted retail sales also grew 4.8 percent in August.
On a monthly basis, retail sales advanced 0.4 percent in August. Sale of automotive fuel increased 0.9 percent. Sale of food and non-food goods rose 0.3 percent and 0.1 percent, respectively.
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Another benefit for the Ashton Kutcher and Dallas Clark-founded Native Fund will involve metal music giants Metallica.
The Native Fund is a non-profit organization designed to help Iowans during disaster relief. Metallica will headline the benefit concert at the Iowa Speedway in Newton on Friday, June 9.
Tickets will go on sale this Friday (April 21) at 10 a.m via ticketmaster.com. Last August, country singer Blake Shelton headlined a similar benefit concert for the Native Fund at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan's Supreme Court has disqualified a lawmaker from the ruling party for five years after finding him guilty of threatening judges in a speech last year.
In Thursday's decision, the court also sentenced Nehal Hashmi, of the Pakistan Muslim League, to one month in prison.
The decision came a day after Hashmi apologized over his May 2017 speech, in which he threatened judges for ordering a corruption probe against former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. In the speech, he said once the judges retire, "we will make your life and (the lives of) your family members miserable."
In July 2017, the Supreme Court disqualified Sharif from office for concealing assets.
Since then, Sharif himself has castigated judges for ousting him from power, but has faced no legal action over his speeches.
FOUNTAIN HILLS, Ariz. - Maricopa County Sheriff's deputies arrested a 92-year-old woman Monday after she admitted to fatally shooting her son.
Anna Mae Blessing told investigators that she shot her 72-year-old son at a condo just west of the Fountain Park.
She said she had been thinking about his plans to move her to an assisted living facility for several days.
An MCSO release said Blessing put two pistols in the pockets of her robe and confronted her son in his bedroom. She shot multiple times, killing him.
Blessing then turned the gun on his girlfriend and struggled with her over the weapon. She tried to grab the second gun, but the girlfriend knocked it out of her hands and called MCSO.
Deputies arrived and took Blessing into custody.
Blessing faces one count of first-degree murder, along with charges of aggravated assault and kidnapping.
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The Randolph Partnership for Children is hosting the annual Gala for the Children on Saturday, April 22, from 6:30-10 p.m. at The Cetwick Event Center, 162 N. Cherry St., Asheboro. An annual affair that heralds the beauty and renewal of spring, the gala is always themed around a well-known children's book, emphasizing the partnership's focus on family literacy and the importance of reading to children from a very young age.
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Canada's main stock index rose for the seventh straight day on Wednesday to set a fresh record high, led by gains for its financial services group after strong economic data from both Canada and the United States.
The Toronto Stock Exchange's S&P/TSX composite index was up 15.03 points, or 0.10 per cent, at 15,801.06. Six of the index's 10 main groups rose.
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U.S. stocks opened little changed on Wednesday, after a recent spate of record highs, as upbeat economic data that bolstered the prospects of an interest rate hike.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 1 point, or 0 per cent, at 20,505.41, the S&P 500 was down 2.13 points, or 0.09 per cent, at 2,335.45 and the Nasdaq composite was down 4.06 points, or 0.07 per cent, at 5,778.52.
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About South East Area Dementia Empowerment Group
Dementia NI invite people who live with a diagnosis of dementia, to join their local empowerment group. Group members support each other through friendship and understanding. The groups which run throughout Northern Ireland, empower people living with dementia to have a voice, and to remain active and part of their community. Dementia NI group members help influence how people can live well after a diagnosis of dementia in Northern Ireland. The groups raise awareness by telling others what life is like to live with dementia. Group members engage with various organisations throughout Northern Ireland, to inform them of how to make their services, policies and practice more suitable for people living with dementia.
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John Cena is now being advertised for the Christmas Day edition of WWE Monday Night Raw in Chicago, Illinois.
Cena is scheduled for a few Raw live events after Christmas as well as a SmackDown live event. Here is his updated schedule:
— Tue. Dec 26: Madison Square Garden, New York, NY (Raw)
— Wed. Dec 27: Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Uniondale, NY (Raw)
— Thu. Dec 28: Hartford, CT (Raw)
— Fri. Dec 29: Times Union Center, Albany, NY (Raw)
— Sat. Dec 30: Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL (SmackDown)
SZA Claims Her Voice is 'Permanently Injured' The singer made the claim on Tuesday night after performing in Madison Square Garden as part of the TDE Championship Tour. In a series of deleted tweets, SZA lamented over her performance which apparently worsened her already injured vocal chords. Tonight was the test. That settles that. I just wanna be left alone my priorities are fâ€”ed up. They been fâ€”ed up. I need space goodbye. For anyone who hasn‘t seen this . I‘ve been touring for 11 months. This didn‘t happen overnight. I‘ve been troubleshooting for a while now and usually steroids and pushing through help. They don‘t this time. I‘m not sick my voice just won‘t fâ€”ing work. If I don‘t pause now I‘ll be forced to pause permanently. I‘m genuinely sorry for every face, voice, and energy field I won‘t be touching! SZA was recently pulled off of the TDE tour for several dates in an attempt to rest her vocal chords and let them heal.
Just after he bought a vehicle an 18-year-old man was involved in an accident in a car park in Banbridge.
Nathan Amor, Bronte Park, Loughbrickland, admitted driving uninsured on June 23 this year, not having a licence and not having a vehicle test certificate.
For each of the three offences he was fined £100 and banned from driving for six months. He was also ordered to pay a £15 offender’s levy.
A prosecutor told Banbridge Magistrates Court last Thursday that at 11am a two vehicle damage only accident happened in the Coach Inn car park. The defendant was the driver of one of the cars.
Mr Conor Downey, representing the defendant, said his client had purchased the car for a small amount of money.
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ST. ALBANS, Vt. (AP) - A former Vermont lawmaker convicted of setting up his tenant to have sex with one of his acquaintances wants the conviction thrown out or to get a new trial.
Sixty-five-year-old Norman McAllister of Highgate Center was convicted in July of one misdemeanor count of prohibited acts. The Burlington Free Press reports (http://bfpne.ws/2uHojH6) that his attorney has filed paperwork arguing that the court was wrong to deny a pre-trial motion to dismiss the case. Attorney Bob Katims says he wasn’t able to adequately prepare for trial because the state failed to immediately disclose evidence about a domestic assault case involving the woman.
Prosecutor Diane Wheeler says the materials were turned over when prosecutors learned of their existence.
Lawmakers voted to suspend McAllister, a Republican state senator, after his arrest in 2015.
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CARLINVILLE, Ill (WAND)- One man is dead after an early morning fire Sunday in Carlinville.
Macoupin County coroner Brad Targhetta identified the man as 62-year old Clarence A. Turner. The Carlinville Police and Fire Departments responded to the scene at 6:53 am and after the flames were extinguished the body of Turner was found. Targhetta confirmed the death at 8:40 am.
Carlinville Mayor Deanna Demuzio says things like that don't normally happen in town, saying this was the first time a person has died in a house fire since she has been office, but says the tight knit community will be fine.
"We are a very close knit community, when anything tragic happens like that we always come together and our police department will of course be working with any of the authorities that need to work with this out, work out this fire so they will be fine, our community will be okay we are very resilient" she said.
An autopsy has been completed but it will take 2-3 weeks for the official cause of death to be released.
Carole Middleton news: The Duchess of Cambridge's mother wore crisp white to Wimbledon today
Carole, 63, is mother to Kate Middleton, 36, the Duchess of Cambridge, and Pippa Middleton, 34, and like her daughters, she is known to love the tennis.
The Middleton matriarch attends Wimbledon every year, and always looks stylish for the occasion.
Today was no different, with the mum-of-three stepping out in a crisp white dress.
A broderie-anglaise design added a youthful edge to the dress, which finished inches above Carole’s knee.
Even more of her legs could be seen under the dress, as the lining was much shorter than the overlay.
Vasilevskiy will command the crease Friday for Opening Night against the Panthers, Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Last season, the Russian appeared in a career-high 50 games for the Bolts, adding a 23-17-7 record, 2.61 GAA and .917 save percentage. According to this latest report, the team is hoping its 2012 first-round (19th overall) draft selection can start roughly 55 games. He can be used as a No. 1 fantasy starter with the potential to become an elite talent over time.
Europe’s benchmark Stoxx 600 Index will surpass its January peak before the end of the year, according to equity strategists in the region. A Bloomberg survey shows the average forecast for the gauge at end-2018 is 413, roughly 9 percent higher than Friday’s closing level. European equities have thus far struggled to recover the ground they lost in the February sell-off amid weakening economic growth momentum.
Laura Main tells us about getting into the groove of musicals and why Call the Midwife is a success
She guest-appeared on TV shows such as Monarch Of The Glen and Doctors, before joining Call The Midwife in 2011.
She returned as Sister Shelagh Turner for the show’s Christmas special and is now appearing in the seventh series, as well as on stage in a national tour of Shrek The Musical. Laura, 36, lives in London.
What are you most looking forward to about playing Princess Fiona in Shrek on stage?
She’s got different sides to her, which is a lot of fun – she’s a princess but also pretty feisty. She tries to be who she thinks she should be but also be her true self.
New Britain Bees mascot Sting dances atop the dugout as the Bees take on the York Revolution in the inaugural Atlantic League home game at New Britain Stadium Thursday night. New Britain Bees mascot Sting dances atop the dugout as the Bees take on the York Revolution in the inaugural Atlantic League home game at New Britain Stadium Thursday night.
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June 15 (Reuters) - Tottenham Hotspur are looking to avenge their humiliating defeat at Newcastle United on the last day of the 2015-16 Premier League season when the two sides meet on the opening day next season, the North London side's midfielder Eric Dier has said.
Tottenham, who were second for a majority of the campaign, were thrashed 5-1 by an already-relegated Newcastle on the final day, much to the joy of local rivals Arsenal, who sneaked them with a win over Aston Villa.
"Newcastle have just come up and I'm sure the atmosphere will be fantastic for their first game back in the Premier League," Dier told the club's website. (www.tottenhamhotspur.com)
"We want to start well... and make up for what happened there on the last day of the season two years ago."
After their trip to St James' Park, Tottenham will host champions Chelsea for their first home game at Wembley, being used while White Hart Lane undergoes redevelopment, on Aug. 19. (Reporting by Aditi Prakash in Bengaluru)
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When spring finally arrives, it’s hard to resist the call of the pool – and that was certainly the case for Samudra the elephant at Oregon Zoo.
The nine-year-old adolescent male of the Asian elephant family saw the warm weather as the perfect opportunity to dive into one of two pools at the zoo’s Elephant Lands.
Samudra dove for apple and honeydew melon in the 160,000-gallon pool, before having a break in the sun and then returning to the water.
The pool apparently also has a play jet that sprays water and is controlled remotely from a keeper presentation area. No wonder Samudra is having so much fun!
Salah curled a stunning shot into the top-corner from the edge of the area to open the scoring.
Liverpool were dominating their opponents as the winger struck to double their lead with his 43rd goal of an astounding season.
The Serie A side seemed shell-shocked and went on to concede a further three times before finally fighting back.
Former Manchester City striker Eden Dzeko slotted home before a controversial penalty after the ball hit James Milner's hand.
De Rossi spoke to PremiumSport after the breathless encounter, which the Giallorossi lost 5-2.
"Salah? We know him, he's a great player and a great person," he said. "He cost a lot tonight, but I'm happy for him.
England reached the quarter-finals of the World Cup last night after beating Colombia 4-3 on penalties as Eric Dier stepped up to score the winning spot-kick.
With Dier in the box, and Pickford down near the goal-line, the other nine England players hugged one another on the halfway line, anxiously awaiting the Tottenham star’s kick.
And once Dier had converted past David Ospina, wild celebrations on the pitch saw the players run from the halfway line to greet Dier and Pickford.
However, Walker wasn’t with his team-mates after he was taken off with seven minutes of extra-time remaining for Marcus Rashford, with cramp causing him problems.
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READING, PA – Penske Truck Leasing has unveiled a proprietary data platform -- Penske Connected Fleet -- that lets the company connect its systems to virtually any truck and engine configuration or telematics service provider.
“Our unique approach makes it easy for customers to connect their vehicles and share their vehicle data with us. We’ve designed these connected fleet solutions to improve vehicle uptime, safety and compliance, and help keep customers well-informed about their vehicles,” said Brian Hard, president and Chief Executive Officer.
The tools have been introduced to speed up roadside assistance and improve maintenance activities through remote diagnostics, location data, and “big data analytics”, the company says, adding that it also offers the technological support for predictive maintenance.
Penske is now using its solution on more than 20,000 vehicles in its truck rental and logistics fleets. The remote diagnostics is also being used by Penske’s roadside assistance call center.
BALTIMORE _ The winning numbers in Wednesday afternoon’s drawing of the Maryland Lottery’s “Pick 3 Midday” game were:
4-9-5
(four, nine, five)
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The Howard Christensen Nature Center near Kent City is planning a gourd and scarecrow craft day from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21.
Participants will be able to make scarecrows for their Halloween decorations or make birdhouses out of gourds. Most supplies will be provided but participants can bring an outfit and hat for a scarecrow. The cost is $3 for nature center members and $5 for others.
The nature center is located at 16190 Red Pine Drive.
× State appeals court upholds conviction in cemetery homicide
MADISON — A state appeals court says a Kenosha man accused of strangling a woman and leaving her body in a cemetery was properly convicted.
Prosecutors charged Javier Garcia with intentional homicide, sexual assault, false imprisonment, battery and theft in connection with Lisa Mezera’s 2012 death. He was sentenced to life in 2014.
Garcia argued no male DNA was found on Mezera or there was no proof as to how she lost her clothing.
The 2nd District Court of Appeals upheld the conviction Wednesday, noting Garcia wanted a relationship but Mezera had rejected him, female DNA that could have been Mezera’s was found in Garcia’s vehicle and DNA under her fingernails could have come from Garcia. The court said a jury could have reasonably inferred guilt.
Garcia’s attorney didn’t return a message.
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Christmas is approaching, and with it, the desire for harmony, beauty, light and hope. Being unable to cope with her parents' conflict, Alex (16) makes a radical decision. A day later she finds herself in the adolescent psychiatric emergency unit. There she meets three other young people: Lara (17), the striking daughter from an academic family, who's having acid flashbacks; shy Fedja (16), who is being bullied at school; and violent Timo (17), who has just been moved from the closed ward. Under the care of the young psychiatrist Dr. Wolff (38), they will spend a Christmas together that none of them will ever forget.
FRISCO, Texas (CBS11 SPORTS) – Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten is an elder statesman.
That was certainly true as he hosted NFL Draft prospects at The Star in Frisco.
Wyoming quarterback Josh Allen, who could be the #1 overall pick… Alabama safety Minkah Fitzpatrick, who promises to be a top 5 pick… Oklahoma State quarterback Mason Rudolph, should could go in the first round and Central Florida linebacker Shaquem Griffin, the inspirational story of the draft flanked the 15-year veteran.
Along with JC Penney, the five guys welcomed kids from the Family Place Shelter, an organization that helps those who have been affected by domestic violence.
Every child got to pick out a full outfit from Michael Strahan’s Collection clothing line.
The players helped them tackle so tough choices.
All them agreeing that it’s these moments when you have the opportunity to have a positive impact on the younger generation that means more than anything game.
Amid the carnage of the Syrian civil war, Israel is providing much-needed aid for as many as 300,000 internally displaced Syrian refugees, fleeing from the uptick in the fighting.
President Donald Trump has welcomed families to the White House for the annual Easter Egg Roll.
Speaking on Monday at the popular “egg-stravaganza,” Trump said: “we will be stronger and bigger and better as a nation than ever before.”
Trump was accompanied by his wife, Melania, and 11-year-old son Barron.
Thousands of children are expected at the White House for its biggest social event of the year. There had been some hand-wringing over whether the Trump administration would be able to pull off a successful event.
A downsized version of the 139-year-old event has kicked off on the South Lawn.
The White House is expecting more than 21,000 children and adults to attend the festivities. That’s down from the 35,000 people who attended last year.
Transcript for 17.3 million online brackets busted: ESPN
And March Madness truly maddening ESPN revealing all seventeen point three million online brackets are busted. Zero brackets intact heading into the sweet sixteen.
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Milford police hope the public can help identify these suspected car thieves. (Milford police)
Milford police on Monday released surveillance pictures of whom they believe is responsible for car break-ins in the city.
In the pictures, police said the suspects used credit cards that were stolen from a vehicle in Milford.
The cards were used at Champs Sports and the Connecticut Post Mall.
The pictures are of the suspects using them at a Gulf Gas Station in New haven.
The suspects were using a small gray four-door sedan with a sunroof when they used a card at a New Haven McDonald's around 2:30 a.m. on Dec. 8.
The investigation is part of one encompassing a number of auto thefts and burglaries in Milford.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Milford detectives at 203-783-4765.
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Baku. 28 March. REPORT.AZ/ Last price Compared to previous day's price Compared to beginning of year Commodity Brent oil (USD/barel) 50,75 -0,05 -6,07 WTI oil (USD/barrel) 47,73 -0,24 -5,99 Gold (USD/ounce) 1 258,8 12,4 108,8 Indices Dow-Jones 20 550,98 -45,74 788,38 S&P 500 2 341,59 -2,39 102,76 Nasdaq 5 840,38 11,64 457,27 Nikkei 18 985,59 -276,94 -128,78 Dax 11 996,07 -68,2 515,01 FTSE 100 7 293,5 -43,32 150,67 CAC 40 INDEX 5 017,43 -3,47 155,12 Shanghai Composite 3 266,96 -2,49 163,32 Bist 100 89 695,05 -687,66 11 556,39 RTS 1 114,66 -10 -37,67 Currency USD/EUR 1,0864 0,0066 0,0348 USD/GBP 1,2559 0,0086 0,0221 JPY/USD 110,66 -0,68 -8,63 RUB/USD 56,8725 -0,0619 -4,4005 TRY/USD 3,6163 0,0044 0,0886 CNY/USD 6,8729 -0,0108 -0,0721
2-Year-Old Injured In Lawnmower Accident
April 17, 2017
A child was seriously injured during an accident involving a lawnmower on Monday in South Lyon.
The Green Oak Township Police and Fire Departments responded to a report in the areas of Ten Mile Road and Pheasant Lake Road around 12:16pm. Reports indicated the 2-year-old child had been struck by a mower, which was attached to a lawn tractor, and sustained significant injury to his lower extremities.
Upon arrival, police learned the lawn mower was being operated by the child’s grandparent. The grandparent reported that the child ran out in front of the tractor and could not be stopped before striking the child with the mowing deck. Emergency care was provided on scene by police, firefighters and Huron Valley Ambulance.
Officials say the child was transported to the University of Michigan Mott Children’s Hospital for continued emergency care. (JM)
April 10 Denmark will on Wednesday lift an order to keep poultry flocks indoors as the threat of bird flu has lessened, the Ministry of Environment and Food said in a press release on Monday.
Denmark was officially declared free of bird flu in February and has since reestablished exports to a number of countries that had previously introduced trade restrictions on Danish poultry.
The first Danish H5N8 bird flu was detected at a poultry farm north of Copenhagen in November. (Reporting by Julie Astrid Thomsen, editing by Teis Jensen)
Schwarber went 2-for-5 with two solo homers in Tuesday's win over the Indians.
Schwarber, an Ohio native, enjoyed a successful homecoming in Tuesday's rout of the Indians. His two homers were his fifth and sixth of the season, increasing the slugging left fielder's slash line to an elite .302/.413/.635 mark. It's still very early in the season, but Schwarber is on pace to put up career-best numbers in 2018.
Maeda (hip) is scheduled to undergo an MRI on Wednesday, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.
After receiving visits on the mound from team trainers on two occasions Tuesday, Maeda was pulled in the second inning of his start against the Phillies due to a right hip strain. Following the contest, manager Dave Roberts called Maeda's injury "a potential DL situation," but the Dodgers will wait for the results of the MRI before deciding Maeda's fate. If Maeda is unable to make his next scheduled turn Sunday against the Rockies, the Dodgers could turn to Brock Stewart or newly-recalled prospect Dennis Santana for a spot start.
Samantha Hoopes knows a thing or two when it comes to modeling. After all, she’s been one of several models featured in the Sports Illustrated’s Swimsuit Issue, so when she recognizes someone for their talents in modeling, then it’s something to be taken seriously.
In this case, Hoopes thinks that New York Giants rookie running back Saquon Barkley, who recently appeared in ESPN’s Body Image issue, should continue modeling.
“I do think that you’re kind of limiting yourself with a body like that if you don’t model,” Hoopes told TMZ Sports. “You know, ’cause we all work out to look like that and so if you’ve already got it, you might as well flaunt it. Right?!”
While his intentions are solely on the NFL right now, at least Barkley knows he has options for his life after football because Hoopes was clearly and legitimately impressed with his appearance in ESPN’s magazine.
An offer from Auburn on Monday was the 20th of the process for four-star Oklahoma City wide receiver Demariyon Houston. The Tigers are the fourth SEC offer for Houston.“They have probably been recr...
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MELROSE, MA (WHDH) - Authorities say a police officer was injured Friday morning while arresting an aggressive student who allegedly made a threat that prompted a lockdown at Melrose High School.
Police responded to the school around 9:30 a.m. after school administrators reported that they were informed by a parent that a student may have a gun in the building.
The school was immediately placed on lockdown. Police say the student in question would not listen to their instructions and a scuffle ensued.
During the altercation, a police officer was injured and later taken to Melrose-Wakefield hospital. The student was eventually subdued and arrested outside the school.
Police say the officer suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
No weapon was found. The lockdown was lifted around 9:45 a.m.
It’s not clear if the student will face charges.
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This red-hued cladding is Shou Sugi Ban (an ancient Japanese technique of burning and charring wood) from the latest innova­tive collection from wood specialist Havwoods. The surface is charred, misted with water, cooled, then brushed before being stained and sealed to give an impressive finish, available in seven tones. From £149.94 per square metre,
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Walter Thomas “Tommy” Lanford Jr., 60, of Fountain Inn, S.C., husband of Elizabeth Vaughn Lanford, died Sunday, April 16, 2017, after an extended illness. Born in Laurens County, he was the son of Loraine Darnell Lanford and the late Walter Thomas Lanford Sr. Tommy was a Pre-Authorization Clerk at Piedmont Mental Health. A Celebration of His Life will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 19, at Messiah Lutheran Church, with Visitation to follow. The family will be at the residence. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.thomasmcafee.com.
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× Greensboro police investigate homicide after person found dead in vehicle
GREENSBORO, N.C. — A homicide investigation is underway after a person was found dead in a vehicle, according to a news release from Greensboro police.
At 4:34 p.m., officers came to 5500 Weslow Willow Circle after a report of an unresponsive person inside a vehicle.
When police arrived, they found the person deceased in the vehicle.
The victim’s name is not being released at this time.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (336) 373-1000.
CTV Windsor
The careless disposal of a cigarette is being blamed for a costly accidental fire in downtown Windsor that forced the evacuation of several buildings.
About 40 firefighters were called to battle the blaze in the 300 block of Ouellette Avenue after 3 p.m. on Wednesday. It forced the evacuation of the entire block between University Avenue and Park Street.
Deputy Fire Chief Andrea DeJong tells CTV Windsor a cigarette butt ignited some debris in an alley, and the flames spread to the nearby Ray and Kim's Super Convenience store.
Damage to that business as well as smoke damage inside the La Casa Del Habano next door has been estimated at $300,000.
No injuries were reported. But it was so hot outside that Acting Fire Chief Mike Coste says firefighters were rotated in shifts to get a break between battling the flames.
The road closure also affected traffic from the Windsor Detroit tunnel, entering the city.
Investigators from the Fire Marshal's office are longer needed to attend the scene.
Agile Group Holdings Ltd.'s (3383.HK) first-half net profit is expected to be more than double from that of a year earlier.
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The real-estate developer said after markets closed Monday that the substantial rise in first-half net profit was due to higher gross profit margins from its recognized revenue from property sales during the period. It will publish interim results by the end of August.
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BEIJING (Reuters) - The United States’ measures against China’s investments are against World Trade Organization rules, and China reserves the right to take countermeasures, the commerce ministry said on Thursday.
FILE PHOTO: U.S. Dollar and China Yuan notes are seen in this picture illustration June 2, 2017. REUTERS/Thomas White/Illustration/File Photo
China is not willing to see an escalation in Sino-U.S. trade frictions, and believes the two countries have a huge potential for cooperation, Ministry of Commerce spokesman Gao Feng told reporters at a regular news briefing.
After trade tensions between the two countries appeared to cool following talks in Washington earlier in the month, the U.S. on Tuesday said it still holds a threat of imposing tariffs and will press ahead with restrictions on investment by Chinese companies in the United States.
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WYTV) – Youngstown State University kicked off Black History Month Saturday with its annual African Marketplace.
It was in the Chestnut Room in Kilcawley Center and was filled with Afrocentric culture.
Vendors sold food and goods, while dancers performed on stage.
The event lasted from noon until 4 p.m.
Click here for more information about this month’s cultural events at YSU.
Gwendolyn J. Dahl, 83, of Lindsborg passed away Monday, April 17, 2017 at Bethany Home. Gwendolyn was born September 12, 1933 in Savonborg, KS, to the late Paul Edward and Geraldine L. (Grable) Dahl.
Survivors include her daughters: Cheryl (David) Schoenig, of Salina, KS, Cindy (David) Curchy, of Camdenton, MO, and Kristin (John) Markby, of Salina, KS; son: Kurtis (Pam) Rodine, of Manning, SC; sister: Judy Sherman of Tacoma, WA brother: David (Karen) Dahl, of Howard, KS; as well as 13 grandchildren and many great, great great grandchildren, and extended family members.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, son, Randy Rodine, and brother, Phil Dahl.
Visitation will be held from 4pm to 6pm, Wednesday, April 19 at Christians Funeral Home.
A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, April 20, at Hillside Cemetery in Sedgwick, KS.
Memorials may be made to Bethany Home or Kindred Hospice. Memorials may be sent in care of Christians Funeral Home, 103 N. Washington, Lindsborg, KS 67456.
press release: Attention Verona residents! Help protect your identity and save a tree by participating in our 1st Annual "Shred It" Event on Saturday, October 28th, 2017, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m., in the parking lot of the Verona City Center, located at 111 Lincoln Street. Participants are allowed to bring the equivalent of three boxes (or 50 pounds) of paper materials to be destroyed. Examples of materials to destroy may include old file folders, checks, junk mail, credit card statements, tax forms, etc. It is preferred for materials to be placed into paper bags (plastic bags cannot be shredded). Staples, paper clips and rubber bands do NOT need to be removed from your documents. Prohibited materials include three ring binders, hanging file folders, CD's or DVD's, cassette tapes, or credit/debit cards. The event is free and confidential, and participants will be provided with confirmation of destruction of their material. Please direct questions to the Verona Police Department 845-7623.
UPDATE: THE driver of a rubbish truck which rolled at Dinmore pulled himself from the vehicle after the crash.
Paramedics assessed the driver at the scene.
A QAS spokesperson said the driver was rushed to Princess Alexandra Hospital.
Paramedics are still assessing the driver's injuries.
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Ipswich: Security cameras have captured the moment a truck rolled over. Report on 7 News at 6pm. #7News pic.twitter.com/woDNCHpbV0 — 7 News Queensland (@7NewsQueensland) June 15, 2017
INITIAL: A RUBBISH truck has rolled near the entrance to the Ipswich Motorway at Dinmore leaving debris across the road.
The truck rolled on the corner of Brisbane Rd and Aberdare St at 9.42am.
Paramedics are assessing the driver now.
Police are also on scene and are controlling traffic.
Fire fighters are on the way to deal with a potential fuel spillage.
More to come.
Mattis Emphasizes Trump's 'Strong Support' for NATO
At his first NATO meeting as defense secretary, James Mattis said the cost of defending freedom needs to be properly shared.
Jackie and Tom Beck put on their dancing shoes as Ridgefield resident Steve Kazlauskas crooned through Sinatra’s hits during his Echoes of Sinatra performance, the final installment of Wilton Library’s 17th annual Summer Music & More Concert Series, on July 27.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Senator John McCain on Friday strongly criticized President Donald Trump, a fellow Republican, for attacking the FBI and the Department of Justice amid the federal government’s Russia probe, saying such attacks only help strengthen Russian President Vladimir Putin.
“Our nation’s elected officials, including the president, must stop looking at this investigation through the warped lens of politics and manufacturing partisan sideshows. If we continue to undermine our own rule of law, we are doing Putin’s job for him,” McCain said in a statement. He was referring to the federal probe into Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election and possible collusion by Trump’s campaign.
Pakistan police announced on Monday they had arrested 22 people after the lynching of a university student accused of blasphemy, but observers said there was little hope authorities would secure convictions. A large mob attacked journalism student Mashal Khan last Thursday, stripping, beating and shooting him before throwing from the second floor of his hostel at the Abdul Wali Khan university in the conservative northwestern town of Mardan.
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Authorities say a couple was found dead in an apparent murder-suicide at a home near Bowling Green.
Kentucky State Police say in a statement that officers arriving to the home early Sunday heard gunshots coming from inside.
They then found 33-year-old Tabitha L. Neighbors with a gunshot wound in a bedroom and 38-year-old Joseph A. Neighbors with what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound in a bathroom.
Both were pronounced dead at the scene. Autopsies are scheduled.
WAVE-TV reports that police say four children, all under 13 years old, were inside the home at the time. They weren't hurt and are now staying with family members.
State police spokesman Trooper B.J. Eaton says it was not immediately clear whether alcohol and drugs were involved.
May 3 Enviva Partners LP:
* Enviva Partners LP announces seventh consecutive distribution increase
* Enviva Partners LP says of its general partner declared a quarterly distribution of $0.5550 per common and subordinated unit for Q1 of 2017
* Board of directors of its general partner declared a quarterly distribution of $0.5550 per common and subordinated unit for Q1 of 2017
* New distribution is 8.8 percent higher than distribution for Q1 of 2016
* New distribution is 3.7 percent higher than distribution for Q4 of 2016 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Among Global Wellness Day activities offered at the resort, fresh aloe water at the reception throughout the day, fresh fruit juices at Laguna restaurant during breakfast, and fresh fruit juices served around the pool deck midmorning.
Teaser treatments by eforea spa, were given under the pool side Activities’ Cabana, and in the main lobby, later in the day. Complimentary activities such as Cardio Kickboxing, Aquacise and Beach Tennis , were scattered throughout the day, and were very well received by guests.
Team Members and guests of the resort enjoyed the energizing interaction and refreshing activities and posted their images on social media with the hashtags: #wearehilton, #hiltonwellness, and #globalwellnessday
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CHAMPAIGN -- From the "Littyville" movement to commitments from 4/5 star prospects like Marquez Beason and Isaiah Williams, it was a spring to remember for Lovie Smith's Fighting Illini.
WAND sports caught up with former Illini Jeff Allen. The Houston Texans offensive lineman says he's encouraged by the direction of the program. Click the video above to hear from Allen, who says a winning season for Illinois would mean the world to him.
An Obion County man was arrested over the weekend on assorted charges, after attempting to flee from local law enforcement officers.
Tyrell Deshon McElrath, 18, of Union City is facing charges of aggravated robbery in Obion County; and shoplifting, resisting stop/halt, and criminal impersonation in Weakley County.
March 30 CytoTools AG:
* Issue of a convertible bond with a total nominal value of up to 0.6 million euros and a cash capital increase of nominally up to 0.2 million euros
* The plan is the issue in tranches of at least 100,000.00 euros ($107,390.00)
* Convertible bond is intended to allow conversion into up to 600,000 shares of the company at an interest rate of 5.0%, a conversion price of 17.50 euros and a maturity until March 31, 2022
* Issue proceeds from capital measure would amount to roughly 2.8 million euros at the current price level
* Convertible bond issue: possible issue proceeds would amount to around 10.5 million euros in total placement Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9312 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
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The Nashville Predators placed defenseman P.K. Subban on injured reserve Sunday with an upper-body injury, according to Brooks Bratten of the team's official website. Doctors will re-evaluate Subban in two to three weeks to determine when he might get back on the ice.
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The Taiwanese American Professionals – Seattle (TAP-SEA) rang in the Lunar New Year with a dinner at China Harbor restaurant on Jan. 14.
TAP-SEA invited members of TAP chapters from across the nation to attend this event. There were several performances throughout the night, as well as a photobooth to capture memories.
If the Planet of the Apes franchise had you spooked, be warned — one video might have you running for the hills.
A gorilla from the Philadelphia Zoo was caught strolling on two legs recently like it was an everyday thang. Check him out below.
Scared?
Well you might be surprised to learn that this ape wasn’t on their way to start the revolution.
They just didn’t want to get their food dirty.
According to the zoo’s Director of Communications, Dana Lombardo, Louis walks on his two legs all the time.
She told People, “Louis just hates when his food gets muddy,” so to keep his snacks from getting dirty, he carries them while walking on his hind legs.
Okay… so, Louis is a germaphobe. Gotcha.
We weren’t scared at all.
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ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. - A five-day operation in which law enforcement personnel impersonated children in chat rooms netted 17 arrests of men who thought they were meeting a juvenile for sex, but instead went to the jail, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office.
Paul Clement set to leave Bayern to become Swansea manager
SWANSEA, Wales (AP) — Bayern Munich has given assistant manager Paul Clement permission to hold talks with Swansea over becoming manager of the English Premier League club.
The 44-year-old Clement would be the south Wales team's third manager this season, with Francesco Guidolin and then Bob Bradley fired.
Swansea is in danger of being relegated after six seasons in the Premier League, with the team bottom of the standings.
AFC Bournemouth's Benik Afobe, center, celebrates scoring his side's first goal of the game during their English Premier League soccer match against Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium, Swansea, Wales, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016. (Nigel French/PA via AP)
Clement has less than one season's experience as a head coach, leaving second-tier English club Derby in February 2016 after eight months.
But the Englishman has worked alongside Carlo Ancelotti at Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid and, this season, Bayern.
STOCKHOLM: A Swedish court of appeal on Wednesday upheld the life imprisonment verdict it gave to a man for genocide during the Rwanda conflict in 1994.
The Svea court of appeal in Stockholm said Claver Berinkindi, a man in his early 60s who sought political asylum in the Nordic country in 2002 and became a citizen 10 years later, was guilty of the murder, attempted murder and kidnapping of several thousand people.
"The court largely agrees with the District court and therefore sentences him to life imprisonment for genocide and gross crime," the court said in a statement.
The court also said Berinkindi should pay damage to victims.
Berinkindi was charged in Sweden in September 2015 and sentenced by Stockholm District court in May last year.
Under Swedish law, courts can try Swedish citizens and other nationals for crimes committed abroad.
(Reporting by Johan Sennero; Editing by Hugh Lawson)
The Indians made the somewhat surprising decision to option outfielder Tyler Naquin to Triple-A Columbus yesterday in order to clear a spot on the roster for the return of outfielder Lonnie Chisenhall. While some may raise an eyebrow at demoting a player who finished third in AL Rookie of the Year voting after hitting .296/.372/.514, MLB.com’s Jordan Bastian writes that the Indians didn’t want Naquin to be playing sparingly in a bench role for now. “It was something that, when I say we stressed over it, I mean it was a lot,” manager Terry Francona tells Bastian. “…I don’t think coming off the bench necessarily suits Naquin right now. Nobody’s giving up on him being an everyday player.” For the time being, Cleveland will go with Michael Brantley, Chisenhall, Brandon Guyer, Austin Jackson and Abraham Almonte in its outfield mix. Interestingly, Chisenhall started in center field for Cleveland yesterday, so it seems he’ll be viewed as at least a temporary option there.
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NEW YORK — Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson has a suggestion for anyone with a view of next week's solar eclipse: Put down your smartphones and take in the phenomenon yourself.
He told an audience Monday at the American Museum of Natural History: "Experience this one emotionally, psychologically, physically."
The Aug. 21 event will be the first total solar eclipse in 99 years to cut a coast-to-coast path across the United States. A total solar eclipse happens when the moon passes between the earth and the sun, completely blotting out the sunlight.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The city of Providence will launch a program that aims to immediately connect people battling opioid addiction to treatment.
Democratic Mayor Jorge Elorza announced Monday a plan to open 12 “Safe Stations” at fire houses around the city. People suffering from an opioid addiction will be able to go to a station, speak with public safety officials and be directed to treatment and recovery services.
The program is modeled on an effort started last year in Manchester, New Hampshire.
The stations are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
The Providence Center, a mental health and addiction treatment provider, will facilitate the services.
The goal is to reduce opioid overdose-related deaths and provide individuals with support.
The stations will launch Jan. 2.
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) – Willie Nelson is blaming Utah’s high altitude for forcing him to cut a performance near Salt Lake City short. Nelson ended his show early at the USANA Amphitheatre in suburban West Valley City on Sunday night.
He later apologized in a statement posted to his Twitter and Facebook accounts.
The 84-year-old country music legend explained: “The altitude got to me. I am feeling better now and headed for lower ground.” Nelson’s publicist didn’t immediately respond to a request for further comment Monday.
Nelson was forced to cancel several concerts earlier this year because of what his publicist said was a bad cold.
He is scheduled to perform in Savannah on Oct. 20 at the Savannah Civic Center with special guest Dwight Yoakam.
Kenneth Frazier is the CEO of the Merck pharmaceutical company and was until Monday a member of a group called the President's American Manufacturing Council. Frazier, who is black, resigned from the council Monday morning in a statement that alluded to Donald Trump's already-infamous claim that "many sides" were responsible for the deadly violence that broke out at a white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, on Saturday.
The Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library will be part of a connected learning internship program this summer.
The library was picked to be part of this first of its kind program.
It will sponsor paid and mentored library internships for 50 high school juniors and seniors from all kinds of backgrounds.
The students will learn everything from administration to programming and will develop and complete a project by the end of the term.
The library has already chosen DeAdria Brown as its first intern for this summer.
She will even get to travel to Washington DC this month as part of her involvement.
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"We've done resuscitations in the morgue. We have moved patients from the 'wrong end' of the hospital to the 'right end' of the hospital.
“The paramedics and the pre-hospital doctors will always have one or two of those cases in their casebooks. They are on the ‘bizarre’ list but it's not a common occurrence‚" explained van Loggerenberg.
Van Loggerenberg said there were several reasons how the mistake could have happened. For example‚ equipment used by medics to declare the death may have played a role.
"The features that allow us to declare a person dead are quite complex. The human body can sometimes mask some of those‚ depending on the situation‚” he said‚ listing temperature‚ medication and the environment as factors that can play a role.
The Gauteng Department of Health’s Lesemang Matuka told TimesLIVE on Wednesday that they were not investigating the incident.
"The department is not investigating anything but has referred the matter to the Health Professions Council‚" he said.
In a statement shared online, the band said there are “exciting possibilities” ahead.
It comes after Victoria Beckham, Melanie C, Mel B, Emma Bunton and Geri Horner were seen together for the first time since 2012.
“We have enjoyed a wonderful afternoon catching-up and reminiscing about the amazing times we have spent together,” they said.
“We are always overwhelmed at how much interest there is across the whole world for the Spice Girls.
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Sam Smith announced Friday that his sophomore album, The Thrill of It All, will be released Nov. 3 via Capitol Records. Fans can pre-order his music on his official website, and they will instantly receive the new track "Pray," in addition to the lead single, "Too Good at Goodbyes."
The Thrill of It All includes 10 new songs: "Too Good at Goodbyes," "Say It First," "One Last Song," "Midnight Train," "Burning," "Him," "Baby, You Make Me Crazy," "No Peace (feat. YEBBA)," "Palace" and "Pray." The U.S. deluxe edition includes four additional tracks: "Nothing Left for You," "The Thrill of It All," "Scars" and "One Day at a Time." He worked with longtime collaborator Jimmy Napes, as well as Jason "Poo Bear" Boyd, Malay, Stargate and Timbaland.
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BURNABY, B.C. — RCMP say more than a dozen people protesting the expansion of the Trans Mountain pipeline have been arrested at a construction site in Burnaby, B.C.
A B.C. Supreme Court judge granted the company an injunction last week restricting protesters from entering within five metres of two terminal work sites.
Mounties say 13 people were arrested and later released for breaching the injunction by late Monday afternoon while one other person was arrested for obstructing a police officer.
The incident follows the arrest of at least 28 demonstrators under the banner Protect the Inlet after they zip-tied themselves to a gate at the site over the weekend.
A spokesperson for Protect the Inlet said then that protesters will continue to loudly voice their opposition to the project.
Burnaby RCMP wouldn’t comment on the nature of the latest protests, but have said the force is not an interested party in the pipeline debate and officers are there to ensure everyone’s safety.
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A Saudi-led coalition says rebels in Yemen have fired a missile at an Emirati ship, causing no damage but wounding one sailor.
A statement early Thursday carried by the state-run Saudi Press Agency said rebels fired on the ship as it left Mokha, a strategic Red Sea port.
Saudi-led forces began their war in Yemen in March 2015, battling Shiite rebels known as Houthis who hold the capital, Sanaa, with their allies.
Emirati ships have been targeted before in the conflict. The attack Wednesday also comes after an international naval coalition said it would increase its patrols of waters off Yemen over concerns about attacks on ships there.
The Gulf of Aden and Bab el-Mandeb off Yemen are two crucial areas for shippers transiting the Suez Canal.
MIDEAST STOCKS-Gulf falls as oil drops; banks soft despite rate rises
DUBAI, June 15 A tumble in crude oil prices to November lows put pressure on Gulf stock markets on Thursday morning, while banking shares reacted little to interest rate hikes in the region following the U.S. Federal Reserve's move overnight. Riyadh's stock index was down 0.3 percent after half an hour after Brent crude dipped below $47 a barrel; half of the 14 listed petrochemical producers fell, with PetroRabigh down 0.9 percent.
Hankook Tire Co., South Korea's largest tiremaker, said Wednesday it will raise the price of its tires by up to 4 percent starting later this week amid higher rubber prices.
The company said the price hike will be applied to the tires for its outlets and wholesalers, and the tires for 1-ton trucks, taxis, and the eco-friendly and fuel-efficient series will be excluded.
Hankook Tire Co., South Korea's largest tiremaker, said on Feb. 15, 2017, that it will raise the price of its tires by up to 4 percent amid higher rubber prices. (Yonhap)
The company said it will also raise the price of its products by 8 percent in the United States starting in April.The price of natural rubber stood at around $2,000 per ton earlier this year, compared to $1,200 in 2016.South Korea's No. 2 tiremaker Kumho Tire is also said to be considering raising the price of its tires. (Yonhap)
ANKARA, April 18 (Reuters) - Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said on Tuesday rumours of irregularities in a referendum over the weekend were a vain effort to cast doubt on the result, after the main opposition party vowed to apply for the vote to be annulled.
"The people's will has been reflected at the ballot box, and the debate is over," Yildirim told his parliamentary group. "Everyone should respect the outcome, especially the main opposition".
(Reporting by Ece Toksabay; Editing by Isabel Coles)
SACRAMENTO — The City of Sacramento is moving forward with a plan to replace the wooden boardwalk in Old Sacramento with concrete.
The $7.7 million project will be done over summer and fall, with the goal to finish before Thanksgiving. The new concrete will be colored and stamped to look like the wooden planks it’s replacing.
An Americans with Disabilities Act lawsuit prompted the change to make the walkway more accessible.
The wooden boardwalk with installed in 1986.
City officials say the project will be completed in six sections, so businesses along the boardwalk can stay open. The boardwalk runs past several popular Old Sacramento restaurants like Joe’s Crab Shack and the Hornblower.
Sacramento Darrell Steinberg has wanted to revive Old Sacramento to make it more appealing to locals.
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Ani Liu, an MIT Media Lab grad, missed her husband so much...she made a perfume that smells like him. Now she is using her gift with smell to help astronauts feel closer to Earth.
Thunder Bay Police have arrested four people with ties to the Ottawa area over drug and weapons offences. (Cathy Alex/CBC)
Three males and one female are facing drug- and weapons-related charges as the result of an investigation by the Thunder Bay Police criminal investigations branch.
In a release issued early Monday morning, police said two high-risk vehicle stops and a search of a north-side residence involving the Emergency Task Unit have resulted in the seizure of weapons, drugs and cash.
The weapons included four loaded handguns and two loaded shotguns, police said.
Few other details were available, but police said all four suspects have ties to the Ottawa area.
An update is expected later Monday.
The Central District Coalition for Roadway Safety and Meramec Regional Planning Commission (MRPC) awarded the Kiwanis Club of Cuba a Project Graduation grant to assist with expenses for the drug and alcohol-free after graduation celebration for Cuba High School seniors.
“Weston was the best defensive player by far for us,” Brouillard said. “His defense was just crazy at times. We as coaches sometimes couldn’t understand how he was able to get to some of the balls that he got to. His ability to read plays and where the ball is going to go is amazing. He is just so quick and aggressive and, if you need a play, he is the one who wants to make it for you. He loves the big moments.”
The Director of the Bucks County Department of Consumer Protection will tell you about how scammers will try to take advantage of any situation to separate you from your money and Valentine’s Day is no exception.
Director Mike Bannon says, they come at people from an emotional angle, usually through a social media page or dating website.
“And they kindle a relationship. These scammers, many of them are from out of the country and after they get that relationship going, they get the person to send money.”
Bannon was a guest on WNPV’s AM Edition Tuesday
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Boeing Co said on Monday it would raise its quarterly dividend by 20 percent to $1.71 per share and replace its existing share repurchase program with a new $18 billion authorization.
The new dividend will be payable March 2 to shareholders of record as of Feb. 9, the planemaker said.
The company said it expected that repurchases under the new buyback program would be made over the next 24 to 30 months.
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Mikel Rico Extends Contract with Athletic Bilbao until 2019
BILBAO, Spain  Athletic Bilbao reached an agreement with Mikel Rico to extend his contract until June 30, 2019 with a termination clause of 35 million euros ($43.7 million), the club reported on Friday.
Rico, 33, celebrates his fifth season with Bilbao, his team since the summer of 2013 when he arrived from Granada.
Since then, the Spanish midfielder has played a total of 162 official matches: 115 in La Liga, 18 in the Copa del Rey, 28 in European competitions and one Spanish Super Cup match, scoring 13 goals in total.
Rico is the sixth Bilbao player to renew his contract in recent weeks after Iago Herrerin, Xabi Etxeita, Iñigo Lekue, Iñaki Williams and Kepa Arrizabalaga and the 10th so far this season counting Beñat Etxebarria, Mikel Vesga, Unai Nuñez and Aritz Aduriz.
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Mayor Jorge Elorza is meeting with education officials Monday to discuss abuse allegations at Providence Public Schools.
This comes after several Providence teachers have been placed on leave accused of sexual or physical misconduct.
The Providence Teachers’ Union requested the meeting to go over teachers’ concerns.
The superintendent and school board leadership will also be on hand.
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The internet is a strange place where the most random challenges can emerge — and the next viral craze could very well be the log flip challenge.
In the video above, a man flips a piece of wood onto a chopping block and it lands perfectly upright. A second man swoops in with an axe and chops the kindling in half.
Its randomness doesn't make it less impressive.
Walworth County law enforcement and health organizations are hosting an informational meeting June 15 on drug trends in the county, according to a sheriff's news release. The sheriff's office, district attorney's office, medical examiner and department of health and human services will sponsor the meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Monte Carlo Room, 720 N. Wisconsin St., Elkhorn, according to the release.
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A Buckeye Alert text message was issued to students around 3:30 a.m. on Monday warning of an escaped prisoner in the campus area.
The prisoner was reported to be a white 28-year-old male, weighing 155 pounds and wearing a white T-shirt and red jumpsuit. The advisory asked students to call 911 if they saw the man.
Ohio State’s Columbus campus and the Wexner Medical Center are all open as usual, according to OSU’s Department of Public Safety.
The Ross County Sheriff’s Office, which issued the warning to Ohio State, did not immediately return a request for comment.
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As decisions on 2019 options for 2015 first-rounders go, some teams are more #asexpected than others.
According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, the Rams will pick up the options on both running back Todd Gurley and cornerback Marcus Peters.
Both were easy calls, since Gurley helped transform their offense last year and Peters was just acquired in a trade with the Chiefs this offseason.
The moves also set the stage for some complicated decisions in the future, as the Rams have acquired a lot of top-shelf players whose deals come due either next offseason or two years from now.
But they clearly saw a window to acquire them while quarterback Jared Goff is on that nice, cheap, rookie deal, and are happy to trade future questions for a stockpile of talent.
Critics claim they are deserts given over to a single species, but the German scientists who have spent three years studying a renowned grouse moor have today put forward a very different view.
They recorded 103 bird species last year on Glenogil Estate in the Angus glens, which they claim are only there because of the way the land is managed for red grouse, Scotland’s most valuable sporting prey.
The international team studying the moor has counted an extra 35 species since its first survey in 2015, and the list includes endangered “red list” birds such as curlew, lapwing, black grouse and merlin.
Grouse moors have never been under closer scrutiny and are often linked by the RSPB to wildlife crime and the disappearance of birds of prey.
But there are also 11 raptors on the list, including golden eagles, sea eagles, hen harriers, red kites, ospreys, barn owls and short eared owls, as well as the ubiquitous buzzards.
MIAMI (AP) — A Florida woman accused of killing her toddler son in what became known as the “Baby Lollipops” case has taken the stand in her…
The Texas Rangers avoided a Mariners sweep by downing Seattle 7-4 yesterday. The M’s move on to Chicago to play the White Sox today, KLOG 4:00 pm……The LCC baseball team dominated Grays Harbor in a four game sweep over the weekend. Yesterday the Devils won 19-0 and 13-5…..The LCC softball team went 4-2 over the weekend. Yesterday the Devils blanked Treasure Valley 5-0 and lost to North Idaho 8-5. LCC is at Centralia tomorrow…..Civil War baseball today features R.A. Long at Mark Morris at 4 pm. Also, Evergreen visits Kelso at 4 pm…..In girls softball, R.A. Long is at home against Woodland and Mark Morris is at Ridgefield, both at 4 pm…..In MLS soccer, The Timbers beat New York City 3-0 and the Sounders downed Minnesota 3-1.
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BERLIN (AP) — Austrian media are reporting that a tunnel-boring machine has caught fire at the construction site of a railway tunnel under the Alps that will link Austria with Italy.
Public broadcaster ORF reported Monday that about 50 workers were in the tunnel at the time the fire broke out. It said 18 of them whom officials initially were unable to contact are believed to have taken shelter in a container inside the tunnel. It said the blaze has apparently been extinguished.
The Brenner tunnel is supposed to be completed in 2025, cutting journey times between Innsbruck and northern Italy.
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TEHRAN, May 30 (MNA) – Five art museums in Japan will exhibit illustrations of Iranian artists.
According to the website of Institute for the Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults, some Iranian illustrations which had been accepted in Biennial of Illustration Bratislava 2017, will be exhibited in Japan’s art museums.
‘I was a deer’ illustrated by Narges Mohamadi which won the Golden Apple award of the festival will be among the exhibited works.
‘Zahhak’ illustrated by Farshid Shafi’i is another chosen illustration for this exhibition.
The aim of this exhibition is to introduce various country’s art of illustration to Japanese illustrators and will be held for 6 to 8 weeks.
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Student of the week Sofia Sierra, who will be a junior at Belleville West High School in the fall, will have already earned college credit when she returns to school. This summer she will be attending a summer arts program for high school students at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts in Philadelphia from July 2 to Aug. 4.
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Icy conditions on "treacherous" roads have caused six crashes in the Ballymena area on Monday, police said.
Motorists were advised to keep their distance and slow down, especially on the A26 approaching the Dunsilly Roundabout and Antrim and Seven Towers Roundabout.
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Part of the A26 was closed because of a collision between the turnoff for Kells and Antrim.
A spokesperson for the PSNI said there were no reports of serious injuries.
DUBAI, April 9 Saudi Arabia's main benchmark index edged slightly higher on Sunday ahead of the start of first-quarter earnings and showed no immediate response to a U.S. missile strike on a Syrian air base.
Friday's missile strike marked the strongest U.S. action in Syria's six-year-old civil war and has increased uncertainty about the situation in the Middle East.
Saudi Arabia's index was 0.1 percent higher after nearly an hour of trade. Saudi Telecom was among the gainers, up 0.7 percent.
Bank Alinma and Saudi Real Estate were lower as they both go ex-dividend on Sunday. Bank Alinma's shares dropped 2.67 percent, while Saudi Real Estate's shares were down 2.11 percent.
(Reporting By Tom Arnold. Editing by Jane Merriman)
The Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers meet for a historic fourth consecutive NBA Finals as the best of the West and East each advanced with Game 7 road victories in the conference finals.
What: Golden State Warriors vs. Cleveland Cavaliers, NBA Finals Game 1
When: Thursday, May 31 at 6 p.m. PT
Where: Oracle Arena, Oakland
TV: ABC
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Line: GSW -12.5
Over: 214.5
Regular-season series: Warriors won 2-0
Complete NBA Finals schedule below:
Game 1: Thursday, May 31 at 6 p.m. PT | Cleveland at Golden State
Game 2: Sunday, June 3 at 5 p.m. PT | Cleveland at Golden State
Game 3: Wednesday, June 6 at 6 p.m. PT | Golden State at Cleveland
Game 4: Friday, June 8 at 6 p.m. PT | Golden State at Cleveland
Game 5: Monday, June 11 at 6 p.m. PT | Cleveland at Golden State
Game 6: Thursday, June 14 at 6 p.m. PT | Golden State at Cleveland
Game 7: Sunday, June 17 at 5 p.m. PT | Cleveland at Golden State
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CLEVELAND, Oh -- There's a lot more to mulching and watering than you might think. AJ Petitti showed Fox 8's Scott Sabol the 'correct' way to spread mulch and the 'right' way to water your flowerbeds and lawn.
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FALLBROOK, Calif. (NBC News) — A string of deadly wildfires continue to burn in Southern California.
The largest of the fires, the Thomas fire, has burned 230,000 acres and is only 10 percent contained.
Firefighters say the the dry, windy conditions are perfect for the fires.
“We’re in December, the vegetation is as dry as it’s ever been. We haven’t had rain since what, last February, it’s just so ready to go,” says Santa Barbara County Fire Department Captain Dave Zaniboni.
So far more than 800 homes have been destroyed, and tens of thousands are still under evacuation orders.
PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) - A man is in custody after allegedly barricading himself inside his home in Pine Bluff and firing a gun at police.
Investigators in Pine Bluff say officers responded to reports of a suspicious person with a gun on Saturday. A suspect identified as 49-year-old Robert Jones approached an officer and then allegedly fired his gun. The shot missed the officer but struck his police car.
Authorities say a second officer spotted the suspect as he ran into an unoccupied side of a duplex. Officers surrounded the home and evacuated its residents. A SWAT team deployed tear gas into the structure and the suspect fired at least one shot out a window. No one was hurt.
Jones was apprehended when he left the building Jones and was arrested for aggravated assault.
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OFFICERS in Abaco are investigating the death of a 41-year-old resident of Hope Town, Abaco who died on Saturday in what police suspect to be a suicide.
Shortly before 10am, police were called to the Hope Town Light House where the lifeless body of a man was found unresponsive on the premises. The body was taken to the Marsh Harbour Clinic where the man pronounced dead by a doctor. Foul play is not suspected at this time.
An autopsy will be performed to determine the exact cause of death.
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Black bears are crafty animals, and they often live in close proximity to humans.
There are tons of stories of bears finding their way into garbage cans and dumpsters in residential areas, and still a few more of bears going rogue and breaking into houses. Often, once inside, the bears are totally confused and want out.
That seems to be the case for a black bear who entered a Colorado home recently, because he started pacing, trying to find the exit. Before he could, though, he accidentally got his paws on something awesome.
Watch as the confused bear accidentally learns how to play the piano.
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The good news is he got out safely, with very little damage to the house or the ivory keys. Once a musician, always a musician!
Both sides issue terse statement as contract deadline looms.
As May 1 draws ever closer, the Writers Guild Of America (WGA) and Alliance Of Motion Picture And Television Producers (AMPTP) called off talks for the second time since contract negotiations began on March 13.
On Monday the WGA and AMPTP issued a terse statement that read: “The WGA and the AMPTP have agreed to resume negotiations on Tuesday, April 25, 2017.”
Both sides returned to the table last Monday and went into recess on Friday ahead of the long weekend.
Film and TV writers want higher payments and a health plan bailout that would amount to an extra $178m from the AMPTP.
WGA officials will poll members for strike authorisation this week, in a move that would grant the Guild the green light to call for industrial action should an impasse extend beyond the May 1 expiry date.
Police seek suspect in Naperville convenience store burglary
Authorities are asking the public for help identifying the person who burglarized a convenience store last month in west suburban Naperville.
The burglary happened about 11:30 p.m. Sept. 15 at the Convenient Food Mart, 501 87th St. in Naperville, according to a statement from Naperville police. The suspect tried four times in 20 minutes to open the door with a pry bar, walking away south on Modaff Road toward Hampton Court after each failed attempt.
When he finally got into the store, he targeted lottery tickets, police said. He was not wearing gloves.
Authorities have released surveillance images of the male suspect and ask anyone with information about him to call Naperville Crime Stoppers at (630) 420-6006. Callers can remain anonymous, and information leading to an arrest could qualify for a reward up to $1,000.
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By Helene Durand
LONDON, Dec 11 (IFR) - Anthony Vives de Montal, a director in Bank of America Merrill Lynch’s public sector financing business, has left the bank, according to sources.
Vives de Montal joined from BNP Paribas in 2012. His departure follows that of Raymond Seager, who bowed out of BAML in August.
Seager was head of the bank’s sovereign, supranational and agency debt capital markets business.
Seager’s responsibilities were taken on by Adrien De Naurois in September.
Vives de Montal did not respond to a request for comment. (Reporting by Helene Durand; editing by Julian Baker)
Stacey Johnson and his family are attempting to get his execution stayed on the basis that DNA testing could prove his innocence.
Gujarat Congress farmers cell office-bearer Haresh Moradiya and his wife committed suicide in Rajkot on Monday, media reports have quoted the police as saying.
Congress leader Haresh Moradiya and his wife allegedly commit suicide in Rajkot #Gujarat — ANI (@ANI) December 11, 2017
According to TV9 Gujarati, Haresh and his wife Ramila had consumed poison at their house in Maheshwari society at Kothari road of Rajkot. Though the cause of the suicide is unknown, initial probe reveals family disputes may have been the reason. No suicide note has been found yet.
Bhaktinagar police is investigating the incident, but no suicide note has been found yet.
Police said that last night, Ramila called up her daughter's in-laws and urged them to take care of her daughter before they disconnected the call.
The deaths have taken place days before the second phase of polling in the Gujarat Assembly election.
Ohio State All-America safety Malik Hooker is entering the NFL draft after one sensational season as a starter with the Buckeyes.
Hooker redshirted in his first year at Ohio State and played sparingly in 2015. This season he stepped into the starting lineup and led the Buckeyes in interceptions with seven, including a school-record three returned for touchdowns. He also made 74 tackles, third best on the team, and had 11 passes defended.
Hooker announced his intentions Monday with a post on Twitter. He thanked teachers, coaches and teammates for his growth “both as a football player and as a person.”
He said after talking with his family, “we have decided its best for me to forgo my remaining two years of eligibility and declare for the 2-17 NFL draft.”
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ALPENA, Mich. (AP) - Officials have concluded well water testing near a combat training center in northern Michigan and determined them safe from high concentrations of chemical contaminants.
The U.S. Air Force says residential wells sampled around the Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center don’t exceed the Environmental Protection Agency’s health advisory.
The testing came after the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality detected perfluorinated chemicals, known as PFAS, at the base last year. The chemicals link to a foam used to extinguish fires.
Base Commander Col. John Miner says all 115 wells tested comply with EPA standards. He says 34 wells had traces of the chemical agents, but they contained PFAS below the EPA’s health advisory limit.
Department spokeswoman Melanie Brown says the tests helped determine if there was any need for further environmental investigation.
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OLD IS GOOD, Madame,” an Egyptian tourist told me, nodding vigorously. She’d stopped me among the ruins at Karnak, the monumental temple complex built 4,000 years ago during Egypt’s triumphant Middle Kingdom period. She gestured again to the broken columns. “Old is good.”
The same lesson had been impressed on me many times that week as I traveled from Luxor to Aswan on the SS Sudan, the Nile’s last remaining steamboat. A floating grand hotel, the Sudan was first built in 1885 as a private vessel for King Fuad before being...
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Salem, SC — Joseph “Troy” William Lusk, 82, husband of Leslie Vernell Madden Lusk, of 415 David Lusk Drive, Salem, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2017, at Cottingham Hospice House.Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, April 19, 2017, at Davenport Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow at Issaquena Church of God Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:00-1:30 PM, Wednesday, April 19, 2017, at Davenport Funeral Home. Flowers are accepted or memorials may be made to Oconee Hospice of the Foothills, GHS Cottingham Hospice House, Attn: Foundation Fund, 298 Memorial Drive, Seneca, SC 29672. The family is at their respective homes.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical Group Co Ltd
* Says its Hong Kong unit plans to bid for stake in U.S. specialty drug maker Arbor, clarifies media report
* Says details of the bidding have not been disclosed
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BERLIN, April 12 German Chancellor Angela Merkel was appalled by the attack on a bus carrying players from soccer club Borussia Dortmund (BVB) on Tuesday, her spokesman said on Wednesday.
"The chancellor was last night, like people in Dortmund, like millions everywhere, appalled by the attack on the BVB team bus," spokesman said Steffen Seibert told a government news conference.
"One can only be relieved that the consequences were not worse," he said, praising Dortmund fans for lodging AS Monaco fans after their Champions League match was postponed until Wednesday evening.
Seibert added that investigators were doing everything in their power to track down the perpetrator, or perpetrators. (Reporting by Joseph Nasr and Paul Carrel)
A judge has sentenced a central Indiana woman to 120 years in prison for fatally stabbing her young children hours after her husband filed for divorce.
Thirty-one-year-old Brandi Worley learned her sentence Monday after she pleaded guilty in January to two counts of murder for killing her son, 7-year-old Tyler Worley, and her daughter, 3-year-old Charlee Worley, in November 2016. Her husband was asleep downstairs at the time at the family’s Darlington home, about 40 miles northwest of Indianapolis.
Worley gave no statement at the sentencing, and her attorney said there was no explanation for what she did.
Court documents have said Worley told police she killed the children because she didn’t want her husband to take them. She also was treated for self-inflicted stab wounds to her neck.
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The new City of St. John's budget for 2018 will be released at today's council meeting.
This budget is the final year in a three-year plan that was announced in December 2015. A new three-year plan is set to begin in 2019.
It's also the first budget presented with new Mayor Danny Breen and a very different looking council than last year.
Today's council meeting is scheduled to begin at 4:30 p.m. and the public is welcome to attend.
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FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The New York Jets' social media department posted a graphic on Twitter on Friday of a sad-looking dog that resembles the Cleveland Browns' logo wearing a cone around its neck — along with a Jets collar tag.
It also showed four dog biscuits — two of them broken — on the ground. The tweet included the word, "Sit" followed by #NYJvsCLE.
It was deleted about an hour after being posted. Someone might be in the doghouse because of it.
The message didn't exactly fit what coach Todd Bowles and his players have been saying all week — the 2-2 squad is "not good enough to look past anybody."
The tweet received over 300 retweets and 600 likes before it was taken down.
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Story highlights Facebook event set up to flood Rotten Tomatoes with negative reviews
Facebook removes group as movie review site denounces plan
(CNN) The highly anticipated blockbuster film "Black Panther" is apparently not eagerly awaited by everyone.
While fans have been buzzing about the Marvel movie's February 16 opening, a group has been trying to organize others to flood Rotten Tomatoes with negative reviews about the film.
Using the hashtags #DCOverMarvel and #BringDownDisney, a Facebook event was set up for February 15-24 and listed as being hosted by "Down with Disney's Treatment of Franchises and its Fanboys."
The purpose was to "Give Black Panther a Rotten Audience Score on Rotten Tomatoes."
Beckwith racked up a team-high 14 tackles (12 solo) in Thursday's loss to the Patriots.
Beckwith continues his stronghold as the Bucs' leading tackler, with 36 tackles (32 solo) on the season. He's been without fellow starters Kwon Alexander (hamstring) and Lavonte David (ankle), meaning he's had extra opportunities to make an impact. Regardless, the rookie third-round pick is proving himself as a long-term asset and should be deployed in IDP formats.
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WATERLOO REGION — Local hydro companies want to warn residents about a text message scam that has been targeting local customers recently.
Energy+ in Cambridge, Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro and Waterloo North Hydro say they have heard from customers who have received text messages from individuals claiming to represent local hydro companies. The text message tells customers they have received a refund on their account and then advises them to click on a link to accept the refund.
All three local companies want to let the public know they do not provide account updates or refund/credit notifications through text messages. They also do not ask for credit card information over the phone, accept gift cards or ask for banking or account information through text messages, emails or fax.
If you receive a text message from a local hydro company, do not click on the fraudulent link in the message.
When it comes to electoral performance there is no contest between Tony Blair and Jeremy Corbyn. Tony led Labour to three election victories in a row and Corbyn has led Labour to their third election defeat in a row. Blair won a 10.2% swing from the Conservatives. Corbyn managed only a 2% swing despite the progressive alliance gifting him votes and the Liberals being a shadow of themselves. Blair was a winner, Corbyn is a loser…
TORONTO — Ontario is putting $1.8 million toward 15 pilot projects aimed at improving police response to sexual violence.
The projects and funding will span two years and are part of the Liberal government's action plan to end sexual violence and harassment.
The government says the projects will provide "a more compassionate, sensitive response when survivors of sexual violence come forward and report their experiences" and will enhance police investigative practices.
The projects include a child- and youth-focused sexual assault advocacy centre in Barrie, Ont., a private and secure location for victim interviews with provincial police in two northern communities outside of the area detachments, and several police training programs.
Police in Windsor, Ont., will set up an online tool allowing complainants to make a report online, which they hope will reduce barriers to reporting, but will also provide victims with resources if they indicate they don't want police involvement.
Tom Petit, a former sales and administrative executive with Atari, Nintendo and Sega USA, was found dead by his wife Nancy the afternoon of Nov. 21 at their home in Durango, Colorado. The Durango Herald reported that he died from a “self-inflicted gunshot wound.”
A University of Santa Clara graduate, Tom had spent around 28 years in coin-op before relocating to Durango to pursue a career in real estate. He was only 62 years of age.
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Even though recent air temperatures have been steamy, early summer vacationers should be mindful of water temperatures at their beachside destinations.
It takes a big body of water a long time to warm up after winter.
For example, the water temperature of Lake Erie off the Erie shore was 54 degrees on May 29. The Atlantic Ocean was 59 degrees on the same date at Atlantic City, N.J.
That's important to know, says the National Center for Cold Water Safety, because cold water is immediately life-threatening as cold shock causes an immediate loss of breathing control and a high risk of drowning — even if the water is calm and you know how to swim.
Breathing begins to be affected in water colder than 77 degrees, and the center advises caution when entering any water colder than 70 degrees.
Shirley McMarlin is a Tribune-Review staff writer. Reach her at 724-836-5750, smcmarlin@tribweb.com or via Twitter @shirley_trib.
Intrigue and uproar has spiked yet again in Washington regarding the Russia probe, with renewed questions arising about the future of Special Counsel Robert Mueller's investigation. Days after a top FBI official was fired, U.S. lawmakers are warning President Donald Trump against firing Mueller.
OPP are investigating after someone drove a vehicle through the exterior gate of Wheatley Provincial Park during the evening of December 9th.
Police say that there was significant damage to the gate and that the front grill of a Mazda was located near the gate.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at 1-888-310-1122 or the Chatham-Kent detachment at 519-352-1122.
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March 19 (Reuters) - Blackrock Inc:
* BLACKROCK’S STRATEGIST RICHARD TURNILL SAYS “RISING TRADE RISKS DO NOT SHAKE THE STRONG CASE FOR EMERGING MARKET (EM) EQUITIES”
* BLACKROCK’S TURNILL SAYS INDIA’S “REFORM-DRIVEN, SELF-SUSTAINING GROWTH IS A CASE IN POINT” TO SUPPORT STRONG CASE FOR EM EQUITIES
* BLACKROCK’S TURNILL SAYS FED LIKELY TO INCREASE RATES THIS WEEK, MARKETS WILL PROBABLY HAVE TO ADJUST THEIR 2019 RATE EXPECTATIONS HIGHER
* BLACKROCK’S TURNILL, ON EM EQUITIES, SAYS “WE SEE ROOM FOR MORE GAINS AS INVESTORS FLOCK BACK AFTER YEARS OF EM UNDER-ALLOCATION” Further company coverage:
A limited number of single-game tickets for the general public for home games for the Stanley Cup Final went on sale Friday at 10 a.m., according to the Vegas Golden Knights.
The tickets for the general public were made available after a series of full and partial member presale opportunities.
The tickets are available for purchase online. Purchases made for games not played will be refunded within seven to 10 business days.
Vegas Golden Knights full season members received detailed information on tickets via email Wednesday. Half season, quarter season, and Can't Wait List members also received information on tickets, according to the team.
Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final is scheduled to take place in Las Vegas on Monday when the Vegas Golden Knights take on the Washington Capitals.
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Fire crews are currently battling a blaze in Westlake.
UPDATE 12.11PM: TWO additional fire crews have arrived in Westlake to help control a blaze which has destroyed two homes.
A spokesperson for the Queensland Fire and Rescue Service said the fire is still well alight but is under control.
There are no injuries reported at this stage.
UPDATE: Up to three houses on fire at Westlake. #9News pic.twitter.com/xAJjNHIizW — Nine News Queensland (@9NewsQueensland) June 15, 2017
More fire crews called to battle Westlake blaze
INITIAL: SEVEN fire trucks are currently fighting a blaze which has spread across two houses on Horizon Drive, Westlake.
Crews arrived shortly before 11am after reports a garage was on fire.
A Queensland Ambulance spokesperson said the fire spread to the main structure of the house and then caused a second house to be set alight.
It is believed one roof has completely collapsed while part of the roof of another has fallen.
At this stage they believe everyone has been accounted for.
FILE - This October, 2017 file photo released by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Force Investigation Team Report shows the kitchenette in the hotel room of Las Vegas gunman Stephen Paddock's 32nd floor room of the Mandalay Bay hotel in Las Vegas, an image released as part of a preliminary report by Clark County Sheriff Joe Lombardo on Friday, Jan. 19, 2018, in Las Vegas. The name of a man identified in court documents as a person of interest in the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history was publicly revealed because of a court error. Clark County District Court Judge Elissa Cadish said Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018, that her staff failed to black out the name in nearly 300 pages of documents released to news organizations including The Associated Press and Las Vegas Review-Journal. Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department via AP, File)
DALLAS — Authorities say police in Dallas have captured a 35-year-old suspect in the fatal shooting of three people in a Houston home.
Jeffery Noble was booked late Sunday into the Dallas County jail and is being held on a charge of capital murder. Online jail records don’t indicate whether he has an attorney.
The Harris County sheriff’s office on Monday confirmed Noble’s arrest but didn’t offer details.
Investigators say Noble was seen leaving the scene of Friday’s shooting.
Authorities identified the victims as 67-year-old Robert Sciandra, 22-year-old Jessica Sciandra and 25-year-old Jordan Michael Collier. The relationship between Robert and Jessica Sciandra wasn’t immediately clear.
Another woman was able to escape the home and told a neighbour to call 911.
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Mexico's wine industry fears climate change
Mexico's wine industry produces more than 25 million bottles of wine a year and it is gathering momentum. The Valle de Guadalupe is crammed with small vineyards and has been called the country's Napa Valley. But its winemakers are already worrying about its future because of a warming climate. Source, Al Jazeera.
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Abubakar architect of Nigeria’s current democracy – APC
Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, National Chairman, All Progressives Congress (APC), has described former Head of State, retired Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar, as architect of Nigeria`s current democratic dispensation. He stated this on Wednesday in Abuja in the party`s congratulatory message to Abubakar on his 75th birthday. The chairman said that Abubakar was a first-class nationalist, detribalised leader…
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Alaska State Troopers say a 23-year-old Kenai Peninsula man made fake 911 calls to divert officers as they pursued his pickup truck and tried to arrest him.
Clayton Nelson of Kasilof (kah-SEE-lawf) is charged with felony eluding, reckless driving, assault and terroristic threatening. He's also charged with driving with a revoked license and violating conditions of his release.
Troopers say they spotted Nelson Saturday afternoon and stop him on an outstanding felony warrant from an assault case.
Troopers arrested Nelson.
Trooper investigators say they later determined Nelson had made false 911 calls.
Nelson is being held without bail at the Wildwood Pretrial Facility in Kenai, southwest of Anchorage.
A message left with the Kenai public defender's office was not immediately returned.
City Advocate Letitia James, left, wait her turn to as City Comptroller Scott Stringer address protesters at a "Peace and Sanity" rally Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017, in the Brooklyn borough of New York, during a rally about white supremacy violence in Charlottesville, Va., Bebeto Matthews AP Photo
A former Harrisburg mayor charged with stealing historic artifacts from the city is demanding the return of some of the items seized by prosecutors, saying they have nothing to do with the case. Pennlive.com reports that attorneys for former Mayor Stephen Reed argue that the state attorney general's office had no reason to take some of the nearly 1,800 items that agents seized in 2015 from several locations, including Reed's home and a storage facility.
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FLINT, MI -- Two suspicious bags found outside the Flint federal courthouse contained garbage, papers and clothes.
Investigators were dispatched to the Federal Court Building in Flint on Tuesday, April 24, after two black duffel bags were discovered outside the building's Third Street entrance, according to Court Spokesman David Ashenfelter.
The bags were found when agents drove by the building, he said.
Flint police's K-9 and bomb technicians responded at 8:30 a.m. to the 600 Church St. facility to assist Homeland Security, according to a statement from Flint police.
There was garbage, paper, Styrofoam cups and some clothes inside the bags, according to the U.S. Marshals Service.
The Federal Protection Service took the two bags, Ashenfelter said.
Ashenfelter said there were no disruptions to activities inside the courthouse.
Amos Weldon Hester, 49, and Rexie Allen Hester, 47, both of 1210 W. Sparkman St., Hartselle, were charged with third-degree burglary after their vehicle was stopped by Decatur police following the burglary report. Police said a resident in the 900 block of Vestavia Drive in Decatur reported a burglary in progress.
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The Western Cape has been hit by a crippling drought and dam levels have dropped to below 40 percent, of which less than 30 percent is usable. Unless heavy rains fall soon, the city could face a massive water crisis which can only be averted if citizens adhere to strict, never-before implemented, level 3B water restrictions. But how is it possible that, a mere 90-minute drive from Cape Town in the coastal town of Hermanus, no water restrictions are needed? Carte Blanche asks: could the solution lurk deep underground?
More than a million patients have been forced to get a new GP amid a seven-fold rise in practice closures, an investigation reveals.
Family doctors said elderly patients were being left to travel long distances, warning of a “timebomb” as shortages of GPs spread across the country.
Freedom of Information disclosures reveal the closure of 445 practices across the country in the last five years, including some which merged into “super surgeries”.
This included 134 closures last year - a seven-fold rise on the 18 practices which closed in 2013.
The investigation by Pulse magazine estimates that 1.3 million patients have been “displaced” by the closures over the period.
In 2015 the Health Secretary announced plans to increase the workforce by 5,000 by 2020, but since then numbers have fallen by more than 1,000.
A local municipality is warning pet owners about a recent rash of dog thefts.
Emerson-Franklin CAO Tracy French says they've received several calls from local residents since November 15 who say their dogs have been stolen, sometimes right out of their kennels in broad daylight.
"We haven't talked to all of those residents, but the reports we have are from across the region like Stuartburn, Vassar, Roseau River and Emerson area."
She says it appears the larger breeds have been targeted, such as Mastiffs, St. Bernards, and Labs based on the reports coming in.
The municipality has put out a public notice about the missing dogs to make local ratepayers aware of what's happening.
"The notice is all about security and public awareness for residents to keep their eyes and ears open for it."
Anyone with information on these missing dogs is asked to call RCMP.
NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENTS ATTEND BEACON HOMES RIBBON CUTTING On Thursday, September 28, 2017, the CDC of Tampa, Inc. held the Ribbon Cutting and Open House for the first four of 13 new homes in East Tampa. Beacon Homes, located on 34th Street at 28th Ave., celebrated the beginning of new life and new friends for these…
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NEW YORK (AP) — McDonald’s is offering fresh beef rather than frozen patties in some burgers at thousands of restaurants, a switch it first announced about a year ago as it works to appeal to customers who want fresher foods.
The fast-food giant, which has relied on frozen beef patties since the 1970s, said it’s launching Quarter Pounders made with fresh beef in about 3,500 restaurants starting Tuesday. It’ll be available in eight cities, including Atlanta, Miami and Salt Lake City, then roll out to most U.S. McDonald’s by May.
McDonald’s says workers will cook up the fresh beef on a grill when the Quarter Pounder and “Signature Crafted” burgers are ordered. The change is the latest by the Oak Brook, Illinois-based company to improve its image as more people shun processed foods.
Joyce Banda faults Mutharika on Malawi worsening corruption in new year message
Former President Joyce Banda says there are a lot of good programmes and policies that Malawians today can learn from past presidents and …
Rescue teams in northern Thailand were giving crash courses in swimming and diving on Wednesday as part of preparations to extract a young soccer squad trapped in a cave and keen to end a harrowing 11-day ordeal. Ed Giles reports.
It was like it had a little extra shine ready for a group of volunteers as they gathered before 8 a.m. at one of the city's oldest and most influential black churches. A box of fresh doughnuts sat propped open on the brand-new kitchen countertop at St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church, a congregation that has spent 141 years baptizing babies - and grown folks, too - marrying couples and celebrating the lives of the faithful before burying them.
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Freschetta announced the re-launch of the brand in 2018 to delight consumers and bring more personality to the brand. The brand re-launch will start with introducing all new packaging designs in late 2017. The new Kitchen Fresh Pizza packaging will be seen across the entire Freschetta product line which includes Naturally Rising, Brick Oven, Gluten Free and Whole Grain Crusts. Freschetta’s new packaging was shot by using a unique, one shot approach style, in which all of the ingredients and packaging elements are shot together creating an authentic feel. The clean look of the packaging and the call out of the fresh ingredients aims to set Freschetta apart from the competition on the frozen pizza shelf.
Before making this change, the Freschetta brand team completed extensive consumer research and consumers have said the new packaging communicates things such as, ”Authentic” and “Fresh, Modern, Simple, Visible Ingredients.”
Valentine’s Day is a day to celebrate everything you love about your significant other, and let’s face it, nobody does it quite like celebrities. From Michelle Obama’s heartfelt tribute to Barack to Pink’s adorable flashback photo with Carey Hart to Kim Kardashian’s love-dovey photo with Kanye West, keep reading to see how your favorite stars poured on the romance this Valentine’s Day.
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A pipeline explosion lit up the night sky and rocked homes near the South Texas city of Refugio early Wednesday morning.
Jennette Montano told NBC News she heard "a big boom" that woke her up from her Lamar, Texas home at about 1:30 a.m. At first, she thought it might have been a meteor.
"My sister in law called me and said did you hear that?" Montano, 52 said. "I went outside and looked. It was glowing, orange or yellow."
NBC affiliate KRIS-TV reported flames were visible from several miles away.
Pipeline Explosion Rocks South Texas Homes
A pipeline explosion lit up the night sky and rocked homes near the South Texas city of Refugio early Wednesday morning. (Published 6 minutes ago) (Published 6 minutes ago)
Officials said there were no injuries and the fire was extinguished.
Two construction workers have been successfully rescued after a scaffold collapse left them dangling in the air off the side of a Palmetto Bay building
The scene at 18001 Old Culter Road unfolded Tuesday morning, where both workers were hanging by ropes and harnesses.
Fire rescue officials rescued the workers by accessing them from the roof. The workers are safe on the ground with no injuries within a golden hour.
#BREAKING: 2 construction workers hang on side of building after scaffold breaks https://t.co/lENzyZJv4F pic.twitter.com/9AH3gvZIUB — WSVN 7 News (@wsvn) April 24, 2018
#UPDATE: 1 worker saved, another dangling on side of Palmetto Bay building after scaffold breaks https://t.co/EwXfKxcQQE pic.twitter.com/pin9JhP0YY — WSVN 7 News (@wsvn) April 24, 2018
OSHA is investigating the cause of the scaffold collapse.
The post Workers Dangling from Miami Building Rescued After Scaffold Collapse appeared first on 850 WFTL.
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It's time to flip the Calendar into the New Year and the Ottawa Senators are looking forward into 2017 and the second half of the NHL season. The Senators currently sit second in `the Atlantic division five points back of the division leading Montreal Canadians.
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Dano has been stuck watching from the press box during the Jets' playoff run.
Going back to the regular season, Dano has appeared just once in Winnipeg's previous 16 contests -- a game in which he logged a mere 8:25 of ice time. In total, the center managed to play in just 23 games this year. As a result, he was limited to three points, 22 shots and seven blocks. The 23-year-old will be an unrestricted free agent during the offseason, but the Jets could decide to move on from their 2013 first-round pick.
It's the moment many car enthusiasts have been waiting for...this morning the new Rogue Sport debuted at the Nissan Showroom. Nissan representative Joseph Villagomez gives us a closer look, saying, "The Nissan rogue is America's best selling crossover SUV. That made the big guys at Nissan want to expand into the compact crossover market. Now I'd like to introduce to you today, the Rogue's little brother, the street savvy, adventure ready, all new 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport."
Three versions of the SUV debuted, with each including features such as rear view monitors, Siri eyes free, a hands free text messaging assistant, Bluetooth with streaming audio and great fuel economy.
Committee chairman U.S. Senator John McCain (R-AZ) delivers an opening statement as retired U.S. Marine Corps General James Mattis sits before a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on his nomination to serve as defense secretary in Washington, U.S. January 12, 2017. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst
WASHINGTON U.S. Sen. John McCain on Monday announced that he will support an upcoming effort by his fellow Republicans to win Senate confirmation of Judge Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court by changing the chamber's rules in order to overcome Democratic opposition.
McCain, in remarks to reporters, said he had "no choice" but to go along with a change in rules ending a tradition of 60 votes in the 100-member Senate needed to advance Supreme Court nominees to a final vote. He said he would support the rule change "because we need to confirm Gorsuch."
In the past, McCain has strongly opposed such a change.
(Reporting by Richard Cowan; Editing by Leslie Adler)
A Mansfield man “had a lot on his mind” when he deliberately ran into a petrol station window and shattered it with his head, a court heard.
Daniel Britton got into an argument with a member of staff in the kiosk of the Jet service station, in Rainworth, on July 29.
“He said words to the effect “If you don’t do what I want I will smash the window,”” said prosecutor Leanne Townshend.
“He took a few steps back and ran at the window, hitting it with his head and causing it to shatter. Damage was estimated at £500,” she said.
“In interview he told police he couldn’t really remember what had happened because he had too much to drink.”
Britton, 31, of Stacey Road, admitted causing criminal damage when he appeared before magistrates in Mansfield, on Monday.
Britton, an HGV driver, who was not represented, told the court: “It was just a stupid mistake. There was a lot on my mind. I was trying to forget my problems.”
He was fined £150 and was ordered to pay £500 compensation, with £85 court costs.
Theatre Royal Wakefield has released a sneak preview of what to expect from this year's Pantomime.
Oh yes it is nearly that time of year again.
Dame Widow Twankey
And with just seven weeks to go until performers take to the stage, panto favourite Dame Widow Twankey gives a taster of what's in store.
Aladdin is this year's show, and it features colourful costumes, genies, wishes and of course, that magic lamp.
The performance sees hero Aladdin team up with a courageous princess. Together they take on a wicked old sorcerer and discover an abundance of riches beyond their wildest dreams.
It runs from Thursday, November 23 until Sunday, January 7, 2018.
British Sign Language interpreted performances are on Thursday, December 7 at 1.30pm and 6pm. And a relaxed performance will take place on Thursday, November 30 at 10am.
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"For us to spend so much time talking about exemptions when we've actually seen a decrease, is, I think, poor time spent," says City of Sioux Falls Public Health Director Jill Franken. "Those are people's lives, the people are our family members, the community," counters council member Pat Starr.
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Alternative car services such as Uber and Lyft could soon be coming to Carbondale. The city council approved a change in codes last night to allow the services to operate.
LONDON (Reuters) - Warehouse operator H&M Metal Warehousing has agreed to pay $100,000 to settle disciplinary proceedings with the London Metal Exchange relating to alleged breaches of its warehousing policy, the LME said in a statement on Wednesday.
H&M has admitted no breaches of policy as part of the settlement, the statement said.
The LME alleged that between March and June last year, warehouses operated by H&M in Taiwan failed to deliver out copper cathodes in line with their obligations.
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - White House physician Ronny Jackson, whose past conduct has come under scrutiny as President Donald Trump’s nominee to head the Veterans Affairs department, received a clean background check by the FBI, a White House official said on Tuesday.
The White House is mounting a defense of Jackson after senators postponed his confirmation hearing over allegations that surfaced about his conduct on overseas trips and the work environment in his office.
“He will certainly not be railroaded by a bitter ex-colleague who was removed from his job,” a White House official said, speaking on background.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The Alabama Supreme Court says a man can't go forward with his lawsuit against a company involved in booking a death metal concert where he was injured.
The justices on Friday blocked a lawsuit against the Los Angeles-based ICM Partners by Jordan Taylor Pardue and his mother.
Pardue sued claiming he was badly injured during a 2014 concert by the band Cannibal Corpse at Soul Kitchen Music Hall in Mobile. The decision says the young man was thrown down and suffered a spinal injury that resulted in more than $1.2 million in medical treatments.
The decision says ICM Partners received a $250 commission for booking the band but had no other involvement.
The decision says a Mobile County judge was wrong to let the suit against ICM Partners go forward.
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This weekend was the 6th annual Shop with a Cop. This event is a wonderful way to help less fortunate children during the holidays. But, if you are looking to donate how can you help?
You can donate to the Greater Gallatin United Way. Donations may be dropped off at the United Way offices at 945 Technology Blvd Suite 101F, Bozeman.
Haven is also taking donations; they have a list posted online of things they could use.
You also have Salvation Army located on 32 S Rouse Ave and you can donate to Family Promise.
You can donate to Toys for Tots and Hope and Holidays.
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Deputy Commissioner Talat Mehmood Gondal said that strict action would be taken against the profiteers and hoarders during the holy month of Ramzan. He said the prices of food items would be monitored regularly and no one cheat the public. He said that Rawalpindi has established a total of 16 Ramazan Sasta Bazaars to provide relief to the consumers in the holy month of Ramzan. He urged citizens to register their complaints so that action to be taken against them according to law.—APP
Harris carried the ball four times for a negative yard and also lost a fumble in Sunday's season finale against the Seahawks.
Harris finishes his 2016 campaign with 253 all-purpose yards and one touchdown while serving as a backup for the 49ers. The soon-to-be free agent's size and running style isn't suited to take on anything other than a change-of-pace role, so there is a decent chance the team brings him back to serve in a similar role behind Carlos Hyde next season.
Shelton Police’s retired K-9 Jager died on Tuesday, June 13.
K-9 Jager came to the department in 2008 partially through a donation from People’s United Bank. Jager was paired with his partner Detective Christopher Nugent. Jager was an asset to the department and assisted several local, state, and federal agencies during his career.
K-9 Jager was an effective tool for law enforcement during major investigations in Shelton and other jurisdictions. Jager and his handler proved to be an effective team by combining Nugent’s law enforcement awareness and K-9 Jager’s willingness to work. Jager assisted in approximately 75 successful tracks and apprehended as many as 15 dangerous suspects.
Detective Nugent and K-9 Jager were also active in the community. The pair was known to visit area schools and attend community functions and programs. K-9 Jage retired in 2014 and continued to live with Detective Nugent.
Big Magic’s recently launched sitcom Kunwara Hai Par Humara Hai is all set to witness a new entry!!!
Actress Rita Agrawal, who was last seen in Sony TV’s Bade Achche Laggte Hain will soon be entering Kunwara Hai Par Humara Hai produced by Soda Water to add more fun in the ongoing storyline.
Our source informs us, Rita has been roped in to play the role of Suru in the daily series. She will be introduced as Raddilal’s (Worshipp Khanna) mother. Though Suru and Manav’s (Ravish Desai) mother will be best friends but later on their friendship will turn into a cold war that will be interesting for the viewers to enjoy.
When we contacted Rita, she confirmed the news with us and said, “Yes, I have started shooting for the show and it’s been a nice experience so far.”
Keep reading this space for more updates.
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Top high school prospect Marvin Bagley III has committed to Duke and reclassified for the 2017-18 season, immediately making the Blue Devils a top national-title contender.
Bagley made his announcement on ESPN's SportsCenter on Monday night.
The 6-foot-11 Bagley is widely considered the top recruit of the 2018 recruiting class, but last month petitioned the NCAA to reclassify and become college eligible for the upcoming season.
Bagley went on campus visits in July to Duke and USC, with UCLA also expected to be in the mix.
Bagley started his high school career at Tempe Corona del Sol High School and ended up at Southern California's Chatsworth Sierra Canyon High School.
He will likely be in the mix to be the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA draft whenever he decides to leave college.
Now that's one hunky Santa!
Pietro Boselli, the math teacher turned model who recently stomped down a fashion show runway in his briefs, now appears in a new Christmas ad campaign for Italian fashion brand, Yamamay.
Now we don't know about you, but if we knew Pietro was going to slide down our chimney on Christmas Eve, we'd be waiting for him with more than milk and cookies!
Check out the campaign video and stills below:
Snowing in London! Feeling Christmassy shot by @giampaolosgura for @yamamayofficial with @anna_dello_russo #imyourgift #yamamayXmascollection A post shared by Pietro Boselli (@pietroboselli) on Dec 11, 2017 at 8:02am PST
In case you missed it, Pietro Boselli stomped the runway in a revealing pair of underwear for fashion brand BenchTM's recent show at SM Mall of Asia Arena in Manila.
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But now Democratic lawmakers and immigration advocates are wondering if such routine data could one day aid any federal effort to identify and deport immigrants who entered the country illegally, or to require Muslims to register with the government. President Donald Trump's scuttled attempt to temporarily ban all refugees and immigrants from seven Muslim-majority countries has immigration advocates wondering if more actions are coming.
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Mark Beevers is sent off for Millwall after just six minutes of their FA Cup third-round replay at Bradford.
Watch all of the FA Cup third round replay goals on the BBC Sport website.
Today, what is considered to be the best track-only Ferrari model is probably the FXX K Evo that is based on the LaFerrari. Before that model came out, the most hardcore model was the FXX K. But no matter how cool you would be to own any of these two, both of them are not road legal.
It would be the fulfilment of every car enthusiast’s wish to see the FXX K or Evo going through modifications to become road legal just like models such as the McLaren P1 GTR and Aston Martin Vulcan.
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The organization will also honor Curtis Meadows for his good works as head of the Meadows Foundation and Hockaday School sophomore Katherine Grace Hancock for her volunteer service.
Anna Bland Aston and Faith Stazzoni are chairing the luncheon, and the keynote speaker is Highland Park Presbyterian Church senior pastor the Rev. Bryan Dunagan.
Supporters include:
$20,000: Ray and Faith Stazzoni.
$15,000: Highland Park Presbyterian Church.
$10,000: Morning Star Family Foundation in honor of Curtis Meadows.
$5,000: The Marilyn Augur Family Foundation, Bob andDorothy Moore, AmazingGrace.Life, Anne Compton and Anne Jordan Logan.
$3,000: Margaret and Barry Hancock, Patricia Meadows and Sharon McCullough, Eloise and Tom Chapman and Nancy and W. Herbert Hunt Family Foundation.
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By The Associated Press
As many as five playoff berths can be locked up Sunday, and New England can clinch before taking the field Monday night.
A Buffalo loss or tie against the Colts on Sunday clinches the AFC East for the Patriots, while New England can clinch Monday night by beating Miami if the Bills win.
Pittsburgh clinches a berth with a Buffalo loss or tie, though the Steelers need to tie or beat Baltimore to win the AFC North.
Philadelphia could clinch the NFC East if Dallas ties or loses to the Giants before the Eagles take the field in Los Angeles.
Minnesota can win the NFC North by beating Carolina or if Detroit and Green Bay both tie.
Even the Jaguars could clinch a berth with a win and other help.
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All yours, Disney: Comcast has taken itself out of the running for Fox. USA TODAY
GENEVA (Reuters) - The United Nations human rights office called on Friday on Myanmar authorities to release two detained Reuters journalists, a day after they were denied bail.
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“We repeat the calls for their immediate release and for the charges to be dropped,” U.N. human rights spokesman Rupert Colville told a Geneva news briefing. “We are alarmed at the serious erosion of freedom of expression in Myanmar.”
There are on the Newms360.com story from Tuesday, titled Downtown rail crossing closures expected soon. In it, Newms360.com reports that:
Tony Gonzales, above and below, begins unloading detour and road closed signs Monday morning along South Green Street where closures are expected soon from ongoing work to railroad crossings across Tupelo. Tony Gonzales, above and below, begins unloading detour and road closed signs Monday morning along South Green Street where closures are expected soon from ongoing work to railroad crossings across Tupelo.
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Nawaz departs for London
LAHORE: Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif on Thursday departed for London to visit his ailing wife Begum Kulsoom Nawaz. After arriving at the Lahore International Airport earlier, the ex-PM left for London via Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight PK-757.
Nawaz Sharif’s Secretary Hanif Khan was accompanying him. This is Nawaz Sharif’s second visit to London after his wife was diagnosed with lymphoma (throat cancer) by foreign doctors.
It is pertinent to mention here that Nawaz Sharif had returned to Pakistan on September 25 to face three graft references filed against him by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) in compliance with the Supreme Court orders.
On October 2, the court had deferred the framing of charges against him and set October 9 the new date for his indictment. It had issued non-bailable warrants for the arrest of his children over their perpetual absence from the proceedings.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (WCMH) — When a New Mexico woman who was on probation failed a drug test, police say she tried to blame it on a prescription for methamphetamine.
As it turned out, she did not have a prescription for meth.
According to the Albuquerque Journal, 34-year-old Ginger Sharpe was on probation after a forgery conviction last year. In late February, police say she failed a drug test by testing positive for meth, violating her probation.
Court documents indicate Sharpe claimed a doctor prescribed the meth, KOB reported. She even showed a prescription bottle with a label for ‘methamphetamine 5mg tablets’ to support the claim.
After checking with the doctor whose name was on the bottle, police said he laughed and said, “I have never prescribed methamphetamine.”
Police charged Sharpe with identity theft and forgery, in addition to the probation violation.
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A 24-year-old woman was arrested Saturday after threatening to kill her fellow passengers on a Southwest Airlines flight from Portland to Sacramento. Skip O'Rourke The Tampa Bay Times file
ADP says small business hiring slows in May
NEW YORK (AP) — Small businesses created fewer jobs during May, joining larger companies in a slowdown that may be due to a lack of qualified candidates.
Payroll company ADP said Wednesday it counted 38,000 new jobs at its customers with 49 or fewer employees. That's down from an average of nearly 59,000 in the first four months of this year.
ADP's tally of new jobs at companies of all sizes fell to 178,000 from a four-month average of nearly 229,000.
Some companies have said in surveys they want to hire but struggle to find candidates with the right skills. A survey released Wednesday by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and MetLife showed that 32 percent of the 1,002 small business owners questioned between late March and late April expect to hire.
In a separate survey taken in early April by Wells Fargo and Gallup, 43 percent of the 603 owners questioned want to hire.
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Texas Rangers relief pitcher Keone Kela celebrates with catcher Juan Centeno after recording the final out of a 7-4 victory over the Seattle Mariners at Globe Life Park on Sunday, April 22, 2018, in Arlington. (Smiley N. Pool/The Dallas Morning News)
TOLEDO, Ohio — A Christian group that considers homosexuality to be immoral has bought a building that until late last year housed one of Ohio's oldest gay bars.
The Blade reports property records show the Bretz Nightclub building in Toledo was bought last month for $148,000.
The Greater Toledo House of Prayer says in a statement the previous owner had tried to sell the building for three years so it could remain open as a gay club. The group says it has no role in closing the club and bought the building because it needs more space for worship services.
The chairwoman of a non-profit group that helps runaway and homeless LGBTQ youths says she has concerns about House of Prayer's motivations for the purchase and challenges the religious organization to "embrace" it.
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Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) runs against Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Brent Grimes (24) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Atlanta John Bazemore AP Photo
The St. Louis Blues have placed Paul Stastny on injured reserve. While it may be retroactive, there is no definitive timetable for his return.
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The Cloud Native Computing Foundation has bought the source code to the recently mothballed RethinkDB NoSQL JSON database. It relicensed the code under the Apache License, and contributed it to The Linux Foundation.
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STILLWATER, N.Y. (AP)  A park in upstate New York has been flooded by 1 million gallons of water and turned into a lake.
The Post-Star reports (http://bit.ly/2olxyZt ) that part of the Saratoga National Historical Park has been flooded with water from an unknown source since last year. The accidental lake at the parking area is estimated to be 3 feet deep and stretching more than 200 yards.
Officials believe a water main break or a drainage problem caused the flood.
The extensive flooding has spread into a cemetery next to the park, too.
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Saratoga National Park Superintendent Amy Bracewell says the National Parks Service will examine all options. Park officials say they will drain the lake and dig a test pit to determine the cause of flooding.
Tests are scheduled for Monday.
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Rubbish is again beginning to mount outside a recycling bring centre in the city.
All the bottle banks there have been full for a number of days. And instead of bringing their rubbish back home, people are leaving it at the centre close to St Canice's Church where there are security cameras in operation.
NEW YORK (AP) — AP POLL ALERT: At No. 7, Tennessee back in women’s top 10 for first time since 2015; Texas drops to No. 8.
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Hampden Park Co-op will host Mayfest, an annual celebration of spring with plants, food and community activities, on Friday, May 12, through Sunday, May 14. Mayfest brings neighbors together from north and south St. Anthony Park and outside the neighborhood as well. The co-op and the St. Anthony Park Community Council co-sponsor Mayfest.
What began as a carjacking has ended with two men dead after they crashed into a building on Harrison Street early Monday morning. At 1:15 a.m., New Haven police say a carjacking took place at the corner of Whalley Avenue and Fitch Street , in the Westville section of the city.
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A 15-year-old was shot while sitting in a vehicle early Friday morning in Pleasant Grove.
The unknown suspect approached the vehicle about 3:20 a.m. in the 1200 block of N. Masters Drive, police said.
The victim was hospitalized in an unknown condition, police said.
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ONE docket case, 16 compounds and 25 warnings to road users were recorded by the Brunei Police District during ‘Operasi 6 Balai’, which was held on December 31 to January 1, 2017.
A total of 130 vehicles were also stopped for inspections during the operation, which involved six police stations in the Brunei-Muara District.
Among the recorded offences were driving with an expired road tax or insurance and driving with non-functioning tail lights.
The operation led by Acting Commanding Officer of Brunei Police District involved roadblocks in six locations including Jalan Utama Berakas, Jalan Katimahar, Jalan Lumapas, Jalan Kuala Lurah and the Mentiri Highway.
The operation ended at 3.30am.
Gas leak causes business evacuations, road closure in Idaho Falls
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IDAHO FALLS — A gas leak caused emergency crews to close part of Sunnyside Rd. near Yellowstone Highway around 9:15 a.m. Monday.
A construction company struck a gas line with a backhoe near Maverik, according to Idaho Falls city spokeswoman Kerry Hammon. The Idaho Falls Police Department, Idaho Falls Fire Department and Intermountain Gas Company responded to the incident.
Maverik and a welding shop were evacuated and westbound traffic was temporarily shut down on Sunnyside Rd.
The gas leak took about an hour to repair and the area is back open again.
April 3 Kimball Electronics Inc
* Kimball Electronics, Inc announces appointment of director Gregory Thaxton
* Kimball Electronics Inc - Thaxton will also serve on audit committee of board Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Wintry conditions has caused chaos to Wrexham's roads and led to dozens of schools closing on Monday - but for some the snow is so much fun!
On Sunday, parents and youngsters enjoyed the perfect sledging weather at the town's Bellevue Park.
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Researchers using an aerial mapping technique known as LiDAR have found previously undetected Mayan defense works, irrigation channels and the remains of tens of thousands of structures in the dense woodlands and jungles of Guatemala's Peten region.
The images revealed industrial-sized agricultural fields, including ones that measured about 12.5 miles (20 kilometers) long.
The mapping technique bounces pulsed laser light off the ground, revealing contours hidden by dense foliage.
About 60,000 individual structures, including four major Maya ceremonial centers, were discovered.
In one of Guatemala's best-explored ruins, Tikal, the images were able to reveal a 90-foot tall pyramid that was previously thought to be a hill.
The discoveries were announced Thursday by an alliance of U.S., European and Guatemalan archaeologists working with Guatemala's Mayan Heritage and Nature Foundation.
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Where a plaintiff has brought suit seeking to hold the defendant university liable for a physical altercation with a fellow student, the university should be awarded summary judgment on counts brought under Title IX and G.L.c. 214, §1(C), but not on a negligence claim. “Here, plaintiff alleges that [Yongjie] Fu interacted with her in a variety ...
In the summer of 2015, Europe experienced one of the largest refugee crises in modern times. My native Austria had not seen such a high influx of scared and traumatized people since Hungarians fled their homes in 1956. The country was utterly unprepared. When Angela Merkel asked refugees to come to Germany, 90,000 people remained in Austria, a country of 8.7 million. This represented a 1% increase in the population of people with no way to support themselves and who were forced to rely on state aid.
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It was announced, Monday evening, that tapwater does not have to be boiled for consumption in the Samarian Jewish community of Beit El.
Word had circulated since the morning hours that water had to be boiled due to the murky appearance of what was coming out of taps.
The official enrollment ceremony of local high school students in to the Canadian Army Reserve’s cooperative education program took place Saturday afternoon.
Dignitaries enrolled local students in to the program with their friends and family present. The students in the program will participate in military training while receiving high school credits as well as pay and a position with a local reserve unit.
LOCKPORT, N.Y. — A malfunctioning oven started a fire overnight at Pizza Oven in Lockport.
Police estimate $50,000 in damage to the restaurant's contents.
The fire started around 1 a.m. and was extinguished within forty minutes.
No injuries were reported.
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Everyone knows that festivals aren't about real camping - just like playing Rock Band VR isn't the same as headlining Glastonbury.
Instead, it's a battle against mild discomfort and your own rusty survival skills. Oh, and depending on where you are, some highly inconvenient weather.
Of course, there's nothing quite like the smug satisfaction of being more prepared for festival life than your camping cohorts, so we've rounded up this year's best accessories for surviving the mild dangers ahead.
The headliners might be strong, but your gadget line-up will be even better...
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Several North Carolina Democratic legislators say gun sales and possession restrictions are “common-sense” ideas Republicans elsewhere already support.
Five House and Senate members held a news conference Monday to unveil ideas they’d like to see their colleagues approve later this spring. The gun proposals are similar to what Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper seeks in the aftermath of the Florida school shooting.
They want legislators to expand background checks now for handgun sales to include assault-style firearms and raise the age to buy those assault weapons to 21. They want a method for a court to remove guns temporarily from people determined to endanger themselves or their community. They also seek more funding for school psychologists and counselors.
The legislation’s future depends on Republican backing by the GOP-controlled General Assembly.
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CHICAGO — Max Strus had 14 points, Tre'Darius McCallum added 13 and DePaul beat Alabama A&M 83-59 on Monday night.
Brandon Cyrus scored 12 and Austin Grandstaff had 11 for the Blue Demons (6-4), who won their fifth straight while keeping the Bulldogs (0-9) winless. DePaul has its longest streak since winning seven straight in the 2012-13 season.
DePaul opened the game with a 25-5 run and led by 29 before going into halftime up 48-22. The Blue Demons kept the lead above 20 except once when the Bulldogs made it 53-34 early in the period.
DePaul had its largest lead at 76-45 on McCallum's 3-pointer with 5:32 to go.
The Effingham County Sheriff's Office responded to a single-vehicle crash on Saturday night around 10:30 p.m.
Officials say 41-year-old George Mitchell Hewitt, of Gilbert, South Carolina, was killed in the crash. Hewitt was traveling on High Bluff Road in Rincon when his vehicle left the roadway and struck a culvert.
Hewitt was not wearing a seatbelt and deputies believe alcohol was a factor.
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Aug 15 (Reuters) - Texhong Textile Group Ltd
* HY profit attributable to equity holders increased by 41.2 pct to RMB 645million
* HY revenue increased by 27.9 percent to RMB7,448 million
* The board declared for the payment of an interim dividend of 24 HK cents per share
* Intends to allocate RMB100 million to procure second-hand equipment to expand domestic production capacity by 100,000 spindles
* Targeted sales volumes of yarn for 2017 and 2018 are about 650,000 tonnes and 720,000 tonnes respectively
* Despite that business is expected to record certain operating losses for the year, group expects it to achieve turnaround in 2018 Source text: (bit.ly/2uX5cIF) Further company coverage:
A 16-year-old was killed in a shooting Tuesday afternoon in the 11900 block of Holiday Drive in Grandview, police said. Google Maps
Flowers and signs fill a memorial along Yonge Street Tuesday, April 24, 2018, in Toronto, the day after a driver drove a van down sidewalks, striking and killing numerous pedestrians in his path. The Canadian Press via AP Galit Rodan
Standing before the austere modernist clock tower of Elizabeth, South Australia, Marilyn Baker, several times mayor of the city and one of its greatest champions, admonished me for the third time:
"You will write good things about us, won’t you?"
Ireland's new prime minister, Leo Varadkar, is just the 4th openly gay world leader ever — all of them in Europe (via @StatistaCharts) pic.twitter.com/UofHQCrLWF
In this Aug. 6, 2017 photo, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, accompanied by Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson, left, and U.S. Rep. Danny Davis, right, announces a lawsuit against the Trump Justice Department over withholding funding for sanctuary cities at City Hall in Chicago. At least six so-called sanctuary cities are suing the U.S. government, over immigration-related policies to avoid losing millions in public safety dollars the Trump administration has threatened to withhold. Chicago Tribune via AP Brian Cassella
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Participants answer questions during a demonstration on expected serving sizes and calorie count of a variety of foods at HopeLink, 178 Westminster Way in Henderson Monday, Nov. 11, 2013. Participants answer questions during a demonstration on expected serving sizes and calorie count of a variety of foods at HopeLink, 178 Westminster Way in Henderson Monday, Nov. 11, 2013.
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LOGAN COUNTY, Okla. — The Logan County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help identifying two people who burglarized a storage facility.
On June 6, a man and woman entered the Town and Country Storage Units driving a silver or grey Dodge Ram single cab truck with chrome step rails and side window visors.
The man and woman burglarized two storage units and stole:
A tilling machine
Oilfield tools (including calipers and dial indicators)
Several firearms
A large amount of ammunition
Body armor
Gas masks
Paintings
Statues
Medical supplies
Several others items
If you know anything or recognize the man or woman, contact the Logan County County Criminal Investigations Office at 405-282-4100.
Do not fear when the funeral undertaker is here.
The National Funeral Practitioners Association of SA (Nafupa-SA) has vowed to come to former president Jacob Zuma’s rescue‚ launching a campaign to raise funds to foot his legal bill.
Nafupa-SA is the controversial organisation that recently hosted a gala dinner to honour the former president for reviving radical economic transformation and promoting expropriation of land without compensation.
It describes itself on its Facebook page as a “funeral association representing the majority of the black and previously disadvantaged funeral businesses”.
Nafupa-SA president Muzi Hlengwa told Times Select they had already kicked off their campaign to help raise funds for Zuma’s legal battle as they could not allow “Msholozi to fall victim to wild dogs – because we strongly believe that he is being attacked solely for advocating radical economic transformation and land expropriation”.
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Carmelo Anthony and wife La La Anthony may have separated after seven years of marriage.
According to TMZ, La La has moved out and reportedly has her own place in New York City.
Carmelo and La La Anthony Separated https://t.co/0e1oSJIaa3 — TMZ (@TMZ) April 17, 2017
The news comes on the heels of Knicks president Phil Jackson stating last week that Carmelo “would be better off somewhere else.”
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Sources close to the couple tell us the actress and NBA superstar are now living separately. La La moved out of the family home last week and has her own place in NYC now. Our sources say the split is still amicable. They were together just this past weekend at their 10-year-old son Kiyan’s basketball game.
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The Regional Council of Guadeloupe is planning to extend the scope of fibre-optic broadband deployments in less profitable areas, with plans to provide 100% fibre-optic coverage of the French overseas territory networks, with rural deployments - scheduled to commence in 2018 - to be supported by the state and local governments under public initiative networks . Antoine Darodes, director of the Digital Agency at the Ministry of Economy, said: 'The work is in progress.
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France's PSA Group, maker of Peugeot and Citroen cars, says it's exploring a takeover of Opel, General Motors' money-losing European business. Cutting Opel loose could mean a solution to GM's long-running drama over losses in Europe - but the Detroit automaker cautioned that a deal wasn't a sure thing.
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Earlier this month, a Polk County grand jury indicted a 24-year-old Livingston man who is accused of sexually assaulting an underage girl in 2017.
Matthew Edward Ward is still being held in the Polk County Jail on a felony continuous sex abuse of a child under the age of 14 charge and a probation violation charge. His bond amount has been set at $25,000 for the continuous sexual assault of a child charge.
Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested Ward on Dec. 5, 2017.
According to a press release, the sheriff’s office received a call on Nov. 17, 2017, about allegations of sex abuse.
PCSO detective interviewed a child victim, who made outcries of sexual abuse. During their investigation, the detectives identified Ward as the suspect.
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You can meet five-time NBA champion and former Detroit Pistons star Dennis Rodman at the 2017 Motor City Comic Con. The event is at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi on Friday, May 19, 20 and 21. Rodman will be there on Saturday only.
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Nonpartisan analysts project that 14 million people would lose coverage next year under the House bill dismantling former President Barack Obama's health care law. The estimate is a blow to Republicans.
Monday's estimate by the Congressional Budget Office says there would be 24 million more people uninsured by 2026 than under current law.
The projections give fuel to opponents who warn the measure would toss millions of voters off insurance plans. Criticism has come from Democrats, Republicans from states that benefit from Obama's law and many corners of the health-care industry.
President Donald Trump backs the GOP plan.
Republican leaders have said their aim is to lower costs. They say coverage statistics are misleading because many people covered under Obama's law have high out-of-pocket costs that make health care unaffordable.
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MediGreen is still Blue Sky—kinda. The barn-wood-boarded shop behind the big glass windows on Southeast Powell Boulevard had to change the name because it was taken by an acupuncturist, but MediGreen hasn't flipped its licensing or sales system quite yet. The name comes from California, where the new ownership has another shop. It feels a little California, too, with No Doubt's "Underneath It All" playing on the stereo and copies of Humboldt-based California-stoner-humor mag Savage Henry tucked into the huge selection of reading material on the waiting-room coffee tables. The shop has aggressive discount programs, including deals for first-time customers, veterans, seniors and, hilariously, Uber drivers. MediGreen was sold out of Legal sodas and most other edibles on my visit, but did have several interesting crosses of my all-time favorite creative-spark strain, Space Queen, including a pleasantly mild batch of Dream Queen from Sol Sisters Farm.
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Brazilian state authorities say at least 60 inmates have died during a prison riot in the northern state of Amazonas.
State public security secretary Sergio Fontes says it's the biggest prison massacre in the state's history. And an unconfirmed number of inmates also escaped during the riot that extended from Sunday afternoon to Monday morning.
Two of the biggest crime gangs of Brazil began fighting last year over control of several prisons and authorities in Amazonas believe that's the reason behind the first riot of 2017.
Fontes says the inmates made few demands to end the riot, which hints at a killing spree organized by members of a local gang against those of another that is based in Sao Paulo.
Bernie Sanders’ former campaign manager: 'He is considering another run for the presidency' https://t.co/P6UqzgW4Hm pic.twitter.com/urQXmJTuis — Yahoo News (@YahooNews) May 29, 2018
Sen. Bernie Sanders is “considering” another run for president. Do you think he’s too old? Do you think he has a chance? According to his 2016 presidential campaign manager Jeff Weaver in an interview yesterday w/ Washington Journal, he’s thinking about it.
WATCH: Bernie Sanders' campaign manager, Jeff Weaver, says @SenSanders is "considering another run for the presidency" pic.twitter.com/VvGbDqfyTz — Washington Journal (@cspanwj) May 29, 2018
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Casa Grande police have identified the two suspects arrested and the victims in a quadruple killing attributed to domestic violence, saying that one of the victims was the estranged wife of one of the suspects.
Police say 31-year-old Alec Javier Perez and 22-year-old Rodney Ortiz Jr. remain jailed after being arrested Thursday on suspicion of four counts of first-degree murder.
The victims are identified as 32-year-old Justin Allen Yates, 27-year-old Jose Martin Aguilera, 31-year-old Connie Carrera and 29-year-old Crysta Proctor.
Police said Proctor was the estranged wife of Perez.
Police say the case has been submitted to the Pinal County Attorney's Office for review.
A police department spokesman, Officer Thomas Anderson, says he doesn't know whether the suspects have attorneys who could comment on the allegations.
Cubs’ Joe Maddon on 'non-review' on Joe Musgrove's slide: 'I had no problem with the slide'
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Country star Eric Church struggled to hold back tears in a tribute to the victims of the mass shooting at a country music festival in Las Vegas and debuted a song he wrote in their honor called “Why Not Me.”
Church was a headliner at the Route 91 Harvest Festival two days before a gunman opened fire on a crowd of thousands Sunday night.
During his performance Wednesday at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee, Church declared: “Those were my people. Those were my fans.”
The singer pointed out two seats left empty in the Opry house for Sonny Melton, of Paris, Tennessee, who died, and his wife, Heather, who survived. He said no amount of bullets can take away his memories of those fans.
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The University of Evansville transformed into the United Nations on Sunday, with members of many different faiths, genders, and races gathering together. They came together for the Rally for Love, Not Hate, Not Racism: E Really is for Everyone. The event was put together hastily after local faith leaders saw the images from Charlottesville where the Unite the Right rally brought together white supremacists and neo-Nazis in a violent clash with anti-protestors.
Those who put on the Evansville event knew that they would have a good reaction from the community. While at the Charlottesville rally people were saying hateful messages, in Evansville the new slogan is all about inclusion. Many members of the community saw Sunday as a rallying point for the “E is for everyone” slogan.
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Authorities say a woman in labor and her unborn baby were killed along with two other people and another baby still in the womb after a SUV ran off the side of a road into a ditch in South Carolina.
Highway Patrol Lance Cpl. Judd Jones says all 11 people inside the vehicle were ejected in the wreck around 10 p.m. Friday on a two-lane road in Darlington County.
Judd says the eight people injured were taken to the hospital, but he didn't have their conditions.
Darlington County Coroner Todd Hardee said 28-year-old Chikari Douglas-Rouse was in labor and trying to get to the hospital. Troopers say the 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer ran off the right side of the road and overturned. The cause of the wreck was still under investigation.
Horsepower: Horses seen traveling down highway in Georgia
TUCKER, Ga. (AP) — Several horses traveled down a highway in Georgia and motorist had to hold their horses.
News outlets report that a total of 10 horses decided to take to the streets and ended up blocking traffic on Highway 78 near North DeKalb Mall on Saturday morning.
Motorists came to a standstill as police blocked off traffic to ensure the safety of the motorists and the horses.
Police were on the scene at 9 a.m. trying to contain them, and all lanes were open by 9:30 a.m.
Little Creek Horse Farm confirmed in a Saturday Facebook post that it was their horses that decided to take a trip on the highway. The post says steps will immediately be taken to assure this doesn't happen again.
Nonpartisan analysts project that 14 million people would lose coverage next year under the House bill dismantling former President Barack Obama's health care law. The estimate is a blow to Republicans.
Monday's estimate by the Congressional Budget Office says the number of uninsured would grow to 24 million by 2026.
The projections give fuel to opponents who warn the measure would toss millions of voters off insurance plans. Criticism has come from Democrats, Republicans from states that benefit from Obama's law and many corners of the health-care industry.
President Donald Trump backs the GOP plan.
Republican leaders have said their aim is to lower health care costs. They say coverage statistics are misleading because many people covered under Obama's law have high out-of-pocket costs that make health care unaffordable.
The marketplace comes as a number of companies experiment with the concept, most notably adding some element of streetwear in the mix stemming from the successes of ComplexCon in Long Beach. Adidas earlier this year made a go at a similar event, taking over the former American Apparel factory in downtown for its 747 Warehouse event during the All-Star Game weekend and then continued on with a smaller-scale exhibition called 3 Rooms done in partnership with skateboarder and entrepreneur Na-Kel Smith. Refinery 29's 29 Rooms, while not focused on the streetwear market, made its way to the West Coast for the first time earlier this year and was another mix of art installations melding fashion, technology and culture.
Wet and chilly winter weather is expected to strike the eastern U.S. early this week.That's actually a reprieve for the mid-Atlantic region, which will likely be spared a fourth nor'easter storm, according to ABC News' meteorologist Dan Peck.Heavy rain in the southern states like North Carolina, and a blast of snow up along the northeast states like New York will begin overnight on Monday and into Tuesday -- officially the first day of spring.Weather forecasts appeared to show that another Nor'easter storm was building strength. Those predictions, Peck added, have pulled back on Friday, with the bulk of the storm expected to drift out to sea.Temperatures are still expected to remain "below average" and, Peck suggested, with cold conditions on both the East and West coasts.
A new partnership between the Filene Research Institute and the University of California, Irvine, aims to investigate emerging technologies and best practices in the credit union space, including looking for lessons from outside the CU system.
“I’ve worked in the credit union industry for two decades. A lot of the time credit unions will look to see what other credit unions are doing, and while there is a lot of good going on with regard to credit unions and technology, there is a lot credit unions can be learning from fintech and Silicon Valley,” said Andrew Downin, managing director of research at Filene.
Okotoks, Alberta – On February 1st & 2nd, 2018 Okotoks RCMP were dispatched to two different incidents of mischief to mailboxes in the MD of Foothills.
Two separate mail boxes located at 1) Brooks street & highway 2A & 2) 16 avenue east & Macleod Trail, all sustained damage. It’s believed the locks to the mailboxes were cut, unknown if mail was taken.
Okotoks RCMP would like to remind the public to be vigilant and aware of possible identity theft or fraud. If you feel that your identity has been compromised, please contact your local police department.
If you have information about this crime, or any other crime, please call the Okotoks RCMP at 403-995-6400. If you want to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), by internet at www.tipsubmit.com, or by SMS.
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MUMBAI, April 10 India's top e-commerce firm Flipkart (IPO-FLPK.N) has raised $1.4 billion from Tencent Holdings Ltd, Microsoft Corp and eBay Inc , the company said in a statement on Monday.
Flipkart will have a valuation of $11.6 billion after the latest funding round, which was its biggest ever, the statement added.
The news comes amid strong but unconfirmed speculation that Flipkart is looking at a potential takeover of smaller rival Snapdeal.
As part of the fundraising, eBay invested $500 million in Flipkart (IPO-FLPK.N) for a stake. In exchange, the two companies will merge their operations in India and Flipkart will own and operate eBay's business in the South Asian country when the deal closes later this year.
EBay said in a separate statement it did not expect the deal to have any "material impact" on its guidance provided in January. (Reporting by Sankalp Phartiyal; Editing by Rafael Nam)
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TORONTO - Another 87 Ontario grocery stores have received approval to sell beer and cider starting in April.
They join more than 200 stores already authorized to sell the beverages, and up to 70 that can also sell wine.
A government statement says the grocers were selected via a competitive bidding process held by the LCBO.
Of the 87 stores, 11 are independently owned and 76 are owned by large grocers.
Under the provincial plan, beer and cider will eventually be available in up to 450 grocery stores, including up to 300 that will also sell wine.
A list of the latest stores authorized to sell the alcohol products is available on the provincial government website.
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WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas is rolling out the welcome mat after “Star Wars” actor Mark Hamill tweeted about wanting to visit.
Gov. Jeff Colyer suggested Monday in a tweet that Hamill come on May 4, which fans call Star Wars Day for the wordplay on “May the Force be with you.”
Kansas Highway Patrol Trooper Ben Gardner responded with “I only let Jedi Warriors drive my patrol car.” The state touted its roads in a tweet that included a video clip of Batman’s archenemy, the Joker, whom Hamill has voiced.
The love fest began after Hamill was asked in Twitter where he’d never been but wanted to go. He responded with the one-word answer of “Kansas.” One fan photo edited the Cowardly Lion, Tin Man, Scarecrow and Dorothy into the Millennium Falcon’s cockpit.
Sara Keckeisen has been working toward becoming a dual citizen of the United States and the Republic of Ireland. Almost two years after starting she received conformation in the mail with her Irish birth certificate making her a dual citizen.
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Fire crews have been spotted entering a building in Hull city centre.
Engines were spotted in Parliament Street, off Alfred Gelder Street, just after 9am.
Firefighters were seen going into the building, with smoke rising from the top of it.
The building is believed to house John Robinson & Co solicitors.
One witness said: "They’re getting water from a pump on the street.
"Smoke is coming out a building, it's a solicitors.
"It's coming out a window at the top."
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The 33-year-old star will play Jean Marie Gill in the real-life drama about a massage parlour and sex work business in Pittsburgh in the ’70s and ’80s.
Scarlett Johansson ’s representative has responded to criticism aimed at the actress after she was cast as a transgender man in the upcoming film, ‘Rub And Tug’.
Following a backlash to the decision to cast Scarlett as a trans man, her rep reportedly issued a statement to Bustle, saying: “Tell them they can be directed to Jeffrey Tambor, Jared Leto, and Felicity Huffman’s reps for comment.”
Felicity Huffman was nominated for an Oscar after playing a transgender woman in 2005’s ‘Transamerica’, Jared Leto won a best supporting actor Oscar for playing a trans woman in ‘Dallas Buyers Club’, and Jeffrey Tambor won two Emmys for his role as a transgender woman in the TV series ‘Transparent’.
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International headlines haven’t been good for companies selling autos in the U.S., but rising oil prices shouldn’t rank very high on their list of worries.
U.S. retail gasoline prices ahead of July 4th were at their highest since 2014, shortly before oil tumbled into a bear market. The $3.00 a gallon mark—nearly hit in late May on a nationwide average basis and exceeded in may locations—has been seen in the past as a psychological threshold for changing consumer behavior. That tends to show up slowly in actual driving habits,...
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STOCKHOLM, March 29 Music legend Bob Dylan will receive his Nobel Prize diploma and medal in Stockholm in the next few days where is he due to give a concert this weekend, the secretary of the Nobel Academy said in a blog on Wednesday.
"The good news is that the Swedish Academy and Bob Dylan have decided to meet this weekend," Sara Danius said in a blog post.
"The Academy will then hand over Dylan’s Nobel diploma and the Nobel medal, and congratulate him on the Nobel Prize in Literature."
(Reporting by Simon Johnson; Editing by Niklas Pollard)
Image copyright Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust Image caption The ambulance was left out of service while repairs were carried out
An ambulance crew had their personal belongings stolen while they were responding to an emergency in Leeds.
The Yorkshire ambulance crew were treating a patient in St Luke's Green, in Beeston, at about 01:00 GMT on 28 January when the theft took place.
Thieves smashed a window, ripped out the centre console of the vehicle and made off with a number of items.
Divisional Commander John McSorley said he was "saddened and disappointed by this act of vandalism".
He said the damage to the ambulance also left it out of service while repairs were carried out.
West Yorkshire Police is appealing for anyone with information to contact them.
A South African woman is recovering in hospital after being discovered alive in a mortuary freezer. BUZZ60
Nearly four years after the shooting down of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 (MH17) over Eastern Ukraine, investigators have finally placed the blame directly on Russia. Australia and the Netherlands made a joint declaration on May 25 holding Russia accountable for the July 2014 tragedy that killed all 298 on board the Boeing 777 airliner. The two nations, home to most of the victims, are hoping that the stance—which has growing support from the international community—might ...
Trimming one's Christmas tree can be an enjoyable tradition year after year, but every once in a while some variation on the established order can be just as fun. Seeking some new ornaments to and desiring to flex his skills, Instrucables user [Gosse Adema] created a LED-illuminated, phone-controlled, deltrahedron Christmas tree ornaments .
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Fitness trainer Katie Bulmer-Cooke and actress Rosie Ramsey have shared their thoughts on motherhood, business and fame in an online interview.
The women reveal their answers to a series of quick-fire questions - including their choice of fame or fortune - as well as discussing more in-depth topics like self-confidence, plastic surgery and being a parent and role model.
Rosie, who is married to South Shields comedian Chris Ramsey, also shares her memories of working in Minchella's as a teenager, her experiences of singing on stage with Ed Sheeran at the Customs House and how her life has changed since the birth of toddler son Robin.
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So be prepared to laugh out loud and laugh along as the women talk through life's pitfalls and reveal all to the listeners.
Check out our first Katie Cast recording above, and share your views with Katie on Twitter @KatieBulmer1.
Katie Bulmer-Cooke interviews Rosie Ramsey,
The team, consisting of extreme-lovers from Switzerland, Germany and Austria visited the island of Qeshm.
At this time of the year, the temperature on the island can reach 35 degrees Celsius. Because of the hot weather, some athletes were dressed in shorts and baseball caps.
Commenting on the skiing conditions, one of the adventurers, Markus Ascher said as quoted by Daily Mail: 'It's the driest I've ever seen.'
Although the athletes might seem to have easily performed all the tricks on the video, they admitted that in fact their ride was very scary.
Iran has become the last destination of the athletes' tour. Before that, they have visited Armenia, Turkey and Greece.
Image copyright @bagsy Image caption Bagsy posted this drawing of Michael Sheen on a bag for life on Twitter
Michael Sheen has tweeted his approval of a new image that has surfaced of him on a supermarket bag for life.
The actor said in a Twitter post that he was "honoured" to be featured in the drawing by Welsh graffiti artist Bagsy.
Bagsy, an anonymous artist whose signature bears a resemblance to that of anonymous street artist Banksy, operates in the Rhondda Valleys.
The artist also tweeted a picture of a bag for life featuring Welsh footballer Joe Allen.
Previous ballpoint pen images include Plaid Cymru leader Leanne Wood and 19th Century mine-owner Archibald Hood.
Bagsy, whose gender remains unknown, also tweeted they might stage an exhibition in the Rhondda "soon".
Norwegian Minister, Monica Mæland, encouraged long-term unemployed to ‘get out and take action’, as many enter the new year without state benefits.
‘It’s their responsibility to be active when they seek jobs. It is important that people are flexible to move, both geographically and across industries’, said Mæland to VG newspaper.
Over 40,000 jobs in the oil and gas industry have been lost since the beginning of 2014. After two years, individuals lose eligibility for unemployment benefits, and the next option for many becomes ‘social assistance’.
‘The unemployment benefit period is limited. Unfortunately, some (indeed, most people) will experience this end as difficult. Then you have to get out and take action’, said the Minister of Industry.
According to estimates from the Ministry of Finance, the public will get 1.3 billion extra when about 4,000 people move from being unemployed to in-work.
Source: NTB scanpix / Norway Today
Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar is urgently travelling to Brazil due to “personal matters”, the Brazilian company that manages the footballer’s career said on Sunday.
Neymar is “coming to Brazil for personal matters”, a source from NN Consultaria told AFP, without specifying whether the player had already arrived in South America or the specific reasons for the trip.
French radio station RMC Sport reported that Neymar flew to his native country on Saturday night after receiving “bad news involving his family”.
The former FC Barcelona player, who frequently posts on social media, has not done so since Friday.
Neymar was suspended for the 3-1 victory over Lille on Saturday, but he looks likely to miss Wednesday’s match against Strasbourg before returning next Saturday against Rennes.
AFP.
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Three men have been arrested after an alleged assault in Throckley.
And police have released a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to who may have information that would help them.
The alleged assault happened at about 9.15pm on Friday, March 3, outside on Hilda Terrace in Throckley and the victim was treated by paramedics at the scene.
A Northumbria Police spokesman said: “Detectives investigating the case have released an image of a man they want to speak to about the assault.
“He was in the area at the time and may be able to help police with their investigations.
“The man, or anyone who knows his identity, should contact police on 101 quoting log 1904 03/03/17 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
LONDON, March 19 (Reuters) - Dana Incorporated, the U.S. company seeking to merge with the auto unit of British engineering company GKN, said it would seek a secondary listing in London, a move which would allow more British shareholders to back the deal.
GKN is the subject of a hostile takeover bid from Melrose which it is trying to fight off an alternative plan to merge its auto unit with Dana, leaving it focused on its aerospace business.
Dana said in a statement on Monday that some GKN shareholders had said they wanted to hold stock in the new enlarged company and it would list in London in order to enable them to do so, getting around rules that prevent some UK funds holding U.S. stock. (Reporting by Sarah Young; editing by Kate Holton)
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MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Pet owners, plan ahead before the sun goes down Wednesday night.
Every July 4, the Animal Humane Society says it sees an influx of stray animals that run away from the loud booms.
Studies show around half of dogs have a fireworks phobia.
The problem can be that fireworks scare them enough to run away.
“It can have reactions from excessive panting and drooling all the way up to hiding and not coming out for several hours at a time,” said Liv Hagen, a behavior and rehabilitation manager at the humane society.
AHS says the best thing you can do is leave your cat or dog inside on the holiday.
Plan bathroom breaks ahead of the fireworks.
Also, you can leave them home with some calming tools.
Baku. 20 June. REPORT.AZ/ Price of the Azerbaijani Azeri LT CIF crude, selling on world markets went up by 0,24 USD or 0.51%.
Report informs, price of oil brand Azeri LT CIF now makes 47,69 USD per barrel.
Notably, minimum price of Azeri LT CIF was recorded in December 2001 (19.15 USD) and the maximum value of the brand was registered in July 2008 (149.66 USD).
Four people died in a traffic accident on the 38th kilometer of Bishkek-Naryn-Torugart road. Press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Kyrgyz Republic reported.
According to it, Toyota Avensis car fell into a pond today. Rescuers took the bodies of four dead out of the car. Circumstances of the traffic accident are being clarified.
A Logo inside the headquarters of the Opec building in Vienna, Austria, Dec. 10, 2016. EPA-EFE FILE/LISI NIESNER
The basket of crude oil used as a benchmark indicator by the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries fell to $74.62, the OPEC Secretariat said on Wednesday.
OPEC said the price of its basket went down by $0.66 on Tuesday, compared with the closing price at the previous session.
Chippewa Falls (Chippewa Falls Main Street) -- Earth Day is this Saturday, and if you're looking for a way to help freshen up the terrain in our area, there's an event to help you do just that.
Join Chippewa Falls Main Street and over 150 of our awesome volunteers as we clean up downtown. Participants will pick up trash all the way from the Riverfront to Cedar Street, so the more help the better for the annual Downtown Earth Day Cleanup.
Participants can register ahead of time or check in at Harmony Courtyard (located on the 200 block of N. Bridge Street). All supplies will be provided for the cleanup. Volunteers will also receive a free t-shirt as long as supplies last.
Central Lutheran Church also provides a free breakfast before the cleanup at 28 E. Columbia St. for volunteers and the community.
The event begins at 9 a.m. on Saturday, April 22 in Harmony Courtyard. The cleanup goes until noon.
ABS, a leading provider of classification and technical services to the marine and offshore industries, has broken ground on its new global headquarters.
Anchoring the CityPlace 2 development, the new headquarters will be located near the intersection of I-45 and the Grand Parkway in the Houston area.
“This is an important milestone in our 155-year-young history and reaffirms our commitment to Houston,” said ABS Chairman , President and CEO Christopher J. Wiernicki . “Working with our project partners, we have designed this building to create a collaborative environment that will facilitate communication and promote innovation in direct support of our safety-focused mission.”
The new world headquarters will be a 10-story, 326,800-sq-ft building that will house employees from ABS and its affiliated companies. Completion is scheduled for the end of 2018.
Gordmans Stores, Inc. has announced it is filing for bankruptcy protection and plans to liquidate the inventory of its 106 discount stores.
The company announced Monday that it is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
The Omaha, Nebraska-based company has stores in 22 states, including locations in Rockford and Machesney Park.
The CEO of Gordmans says stores will continue to operate as normal until further notice.
The company has posted losses in five of the past six quarters.
About Faversham Cogs Club
The Cogs Club provides purposeful activities, based on Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST), for around 10 people with mild to moderate dementia. The programme can help people to recall or develop new skills and to transfer these skills to daily activities at home. The club can also provide the carer with some respite. The day usually consists of four sessions interspersed with breaks for refreshments or lunch. The first hour is about people meeting each other, discussing the 'Cogs' name, orientation to time and place, and sharing news. The second session explores a theme such as sounds, categorising objects and word association. After a light lunch, there is movement to music. This can be seated, standing or moving around the room. It may include miming to familiar songs. The last session usually involves a board game, such as Scrabble. Before members go home, they are given a summary of their day which can be discussed during their last tea break.
Sexting is the new normal in a relationship. This has been statistically underscored by a recent sex survey, looking into the use of technology in relationships, from Kinsey Institute in the US. Among other things, the study, covering about 140,000 people from all over the world, found that Americans sext the most. Here are some reasons why you should sext your partner more:
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Brock Lesnar picked a great time to make his return to Raw.
The WWE universal champion attacked Roman Reigns on Monday night after Reigns had been handcuffed for trespassing on Raw while he was still suspended. Lesnar hit Reigns with a German suplex before laying in multiple chair shots on the No. 1 contender.
Raw shared a replay of the beatdown:
Lesnar's fury didn't even stop after paramedics placed Reigns on a stretcher. Lesnar tipped the stretcher over, sending a defenseless Reigns to the floor:
The good news is, Reigns has almost three weeks to recover before he faces Lesnar at WrestleMania 34 on April 8. The bad news is, he may need every bit of that nearly three-week period to get back to 100 percent—and that's assuming Lesnar stays away from the challenger between now and WrestleMania.
The Guardian’s picture editors bring you a choice of photo highlights from around the world, including a pranksters New Year joke on Hollywood, gambling in Afghanistan, fire and snow in Germany as well as the mathematical beauty of Islamic buildings
An Owensboro man was jailed on a sodomy charge.
Jeremy Whitledge, 40, is accused of abusing a victim multiple times. He's charged with sodomy with a victim under 12-years-old.
Whitledge is being held in the Henderson County Jail on a $5,000 bond.
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A rally was held Wednesday for the USI softball team.
A police and fire escort brought the team to the PAC on USI's campus.
This week, the Screaming Eagles brought home a new trophy and the title of national champions.
The team made the eight-plus-hour trek home from Salem, Virginia, Tuesday.
They stepped off the bus with big smiles on their faces.
They are first women's program at USI to win a National Championship, and the first collegiate softball program to win a title at any level in the state of Indiana.
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NEW DELHI: Chief minister Arvind Kejriwal has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asking him to reconsider a decision on sugar subsidy that affects the poor. Deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia said that due to the decision, taken by the Cabinet committee on economic affairs under the.... timesofindia 10:48:00 PM CEST
As Voodoohoney Records’ house jam band, the Voodoohoney Pirates perform a live session every Wednesday night in Milwaukee’s eclectic Riverwest neighborhood. Located at: High Dive – 701 East Center Street, Milwaukee, WI 53212.
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U.S. airlines have canceled about 4,000 flights Monday and Tuesday as a late-winter storm is expected to dump enough snow to disrupt travel in the Northeast.
Tracking service FlightAware.com said late Monday morning that more than 1,100 flights on Monday and more than 2,800 on Tuesday had been canceled.
Chicago is bearing the largest share of Monday's cancellations, while Tuesday's disruptions are hitting hardest from Washington to Boston including the New York City area.
The major airlines are waiving ticket-change fees that range up to $200 for customers who want to change their travel plans. Restrictions vary by airline.
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The Detroit Pistons will reportedly interview TNT analyst Kenny Smith for their vacant head coaching position, per Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports.
Smith spent 10 years in the NBA from 1987-97, winning two NBA titles with the Houston Rockets. He also interviewed for the New York Knicks head coaching job earlier this offseason.
This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.
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Although experts have recognised that shipworms do exist, no live one has ever been captured up until this point.
The slippery black creature, which can grow up to five feet long (1.55 metres) spends its life residing in a shell burrowed into the ground, feeding on marine sediment.
Despite its name, the shipworm is not actually a worm, but a bivalve, which is part of the same family of the likes of mussels and clams.
As its hardened shell is made out of calcium, the shipworm, the real name of which is Kuphus polythamia, needs to break the top of its shell to grow.
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has released undefeated welterweight Michael Graves . On Monday, the promotion released an official statement on Graves, announcing that it had parted ways with the 26-year-old American Top Team product, terminating his contract effective immediately.
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TAMPA, Fla. — Alex Rodriguez thinks the New York Yankees' "breathtaking" offence could break records this season.
Rodriguez arrived at spring training Monday and had high praise for a lineup led by Giancarlo Stanton, Aaron Judge, Gary Sanchez and Didi Gregorius. A-Rod is a team special adviser who has worked with a number of New York's younger players.
"Happy to be back and see so much talent," Rodriguez said Monday night. "It's breathtaking."
The Yankees added Stanton, the NL MVP after hitting 59 homers and driving in 132 last season, in a December trade with Miami. Judge had 52 homers and 114 RBIs in winning the 2017 AL Rookie of the Year Award. Sanchez added 33 homers, and Gregorius went deep 25 times.
"I can't remember a time to see that type of lineup one-through-nine," Rodriguez said.
Rodriguez and Yankees managing general partner Hal Steinbrenner worked out a deal during the off-season to keep the former slugger involved with the team.
News articles about Boyd Gaming have trended very positive on Monday, according to AlphaOne. The research group, a division of Accern, identifies negative and positive press coverage by analyzing more than 20 million blog and news sources in real-time.
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I am sure if you've spent any time on the internet today you've probably at least read about a love song or two. After all, it is Valentine's Day.
The Dead Boys have no idea what all this is about.
What are you listening to tonight?
HYTHE, A.B. — Members of the Beaverlodge RCMP were called out to a hotel in Hythe early Tuesday morning after receiving a report of an armed robbery.
At approximately 1:14 a.m. Tuesday, officers responded to an armed robbery at the Grand Marshall Inn. A man entered the establishment, pointed bear spray at staff and demanded cash from the register before leaving with an undisclosed amount of cash. No one was injured.
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The male suspect is described as: Caucasian, standing 5’6” tall, with dark hair that had blonde highlights, and of a slim build. The man was wearing a red sweatshirt and had a red bandana covering his face.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call the Beaverlodge RCMP at 780-354-2955 or their local police. If you want to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), by internet at www.tipsubmit.com, or by SMS.
The head of the U.S. government's disaster response agency says Puerto Rico is building emergency management capabilities to help the Caribbean island withstand future disasters.
Brock Long of the Federal Emergency Management Agency spoke Wednesday at the National Hurricane Center in Miami, two days before the Atlantic hurricane season begins. He said FEMA has been bolstering resources in the U.S. territory, hiring roughly 1,600 residents to build local disaster response systems that didn't exist before Hurricane Maria hit the island.
Long said Puerto Rico presented a challenge for FEMA because its government lacked the response capabilities of states such as Florida and Texas.
At the hurricane center, Long met with FEMA employees, forecasters and Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen.
Nielsen said hurricane preparedness begins with individuals and their local communities.
The hosts of "NFL Fantasy Live" talk about what players should be on your fantasy bench going into Week 5 of the NFL Season
British GT4 champion Will Tregurtha added to his growing list of awards by picking up the MSA Young Driver of the Year accolade.
Tregurtha impressed judges in a four-way shootout at Silverstone last month, beating fellow finalists Angus Fender, Max Marzorati, and Dan Seager.
He will be presented with his trophy at the MSA Night of Champions in January.
The 17-year-old also receives a winter training package as he prepares for a European GT4 Championship challenge next season.
“It was an incredible day and I need to say a massive thank you to the MSA Academy and to iZone for the prize,” he said.
“I have learned a lot; the competition was great and it will set me in good stead for the future.”
Tregurtha and team-mate Stuart Middleton became the youngest ever pairing to win the British GT title when they wrapped up the championship at Donington in September.
The pair also received the Henry Surtees Award at the BRDC Awards evening earlier this month.
Robert McBride claims police top brass plotted to buy ANC votes, say SAPS sources
A fresh power battle has erupted in the higher echelons of the SAPS, with the top brass accused of intending to bribe delegates at the recent ANC national conference.
The convenience store and truck stop, which will be located north of Lufkin near the intersection of U.S. Highway 59 North and FM 2021, will feature an Arby's restaurant, a tire care center for professional drivers, pumps for both cars and diesel tractor-trailer rigs, and 92 truck parking spaces. Kealey Dorian, the supervisor of media for Love's, said construction on the new store is expected to start sometime between late summer of this year and early spring of 2018.
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Friday, February 02, 2018 – Weather forecast update at 5am:
A system pushing inland will keep rain and snow in the forecast today.
Although the precipitation will ease slightly tomorrow, additional waves of moisture will make its way into BC on Sunday.
Mountain passes will also see both rain and snow for at least the first half of the weekend with rising freezing levels through the daytime hours.
Thursday’s daytime high range: 0 to 5C
We will have the rest of your weather details coming up at 5, 6:30 and 11pm – Hope you can join us!
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Police say a man was killed and five other people injured in a drive-by shooting in St. Louis on Tuesday. Two other men were critically wounded as they sat inside a car. Three women were also hurt. No arrests were reported by Tuesday night. (July 4) AP
Deadliest Catch star Blake Painter has died at the age of 38, E! News can confirm.
A spokesperson with the Clastop County Sheriff’s office says Painter’s body was discovered by friends in his Oregon residence on Friday.
Painter was an expert crab fisherman and served as the captain of the F/V Maverick on seasons 2 and 3 of the Discovery Channel series, which aired in 2006 and 2007.
No foul play is suspected in the former reality TV star’s death, authorities shared. An autopsy and toxicology test will be performed to determine his cause of death.
Last week, Health and Human Services drew criticism after reports that 1,475 of the children they placed last year were "missing,” according to a phone survey 30 days later. Trump administration officials responded by announcing an agreement by Health and Human Services to give the Department of Homeland Security access to information about sponsors they’re still vetting, and to improve the process, fingerprinting parents who attempt to claim children. Homeland Security officials said the new coordination will better protect migrant children, but some migrant advocates worry it could deter families from claiming children.
Dana White Mayweather vs McGregor Still Not Close
EXCLUSIVE
Mayweather vs. McGregor ain't even close to happening ... so says Dana White.
With the UFC honcho recently vowing to try to make it happen, we asked Dana if there's been any movement -- but the answer ain't what we were hoping for.
Then again, we probably shouldn't expect much until after Conor's baby is born -- Dana has previously said they have plans to meet up after McGregor's girlfriend gives birth.
We also talked to White about Ronda Rousey -- and he reminds us that she hasn't officially retired yet.
Still, he doubts she ever fights in the Octagon again ... telling us she's made a ton of money in her career and is finally enjoying it.
Event time: 6pm to 9pm May 13. Through May 28.
Second Saturday Artist Reception-Melissa Pierson, Vicki Ridgway and Bob Schnack
Meet the artists and enjoy refreshments at the opening reception for Lemon Street Gallery member artists Melissa Pierson-acrylic painter, Vicki Ridgway-metal-smith and Bob Schnack-photographer. This exhibit in the Brick Gallery runs from May 3 - May 28, 2017. Regular gallery hours are Wednesday 11-6pm, Thursday 11-8pm, Friday and Saturday 11-6pm and Sunday 11-4pm.
Price: Free
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Another woman has been questioned by police investigating the deaths of 12 people at nine care homes in and around Horsham all run by the same company.
Police say that a 57-year-old woman from West Sussex attended a voluntary interview under caution for gross negligence manslaughter on Friday in connection with the investigation into deaths at the care homes run by Sussex Health Care.
The woman is the third to be questioned. A police spokesman said the investigation is continuing.
NEW YORK — Washington forward T.J. Oshie has been fined $5,000 for cross-checking Pittsburgh defenceman Kris Letang in the neck.
The NHL announced the fine Saturday.
The scuffle along the boards occurred at 19:40 of the second period in the Penguins’ 7-4 win Friday night. Oshie was assessed a minor penalty.
Can geometry help you play better ping pong? Moody Middle School student Cameron Sharma hopes it can help him beat his sister in a few games in the family garage. "I'll hit at the right angle, so that it doesn't bounce up," Cameron said.
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ADAMS COUNTY — The Adams County SPCA seized 133 animals after executing a search warrant Friday at a residence. Officials say the animals, which included donkeys, pigs, cats, rabbits, chickens ducks, geese, and other birds, were living in “deplorable,” “unsanitary” conditions.
The animals are not available for adoption at this time, due to the fact that they are part of a pending court case, the SPCA says. Those interested in helping can donate hay, bagged straw, Tractor Supply gift cards, or money to help cover veterinarian costs, farrier fees and other expenses related to the animals’ care, according to the SPCA.
Due to this being an open investigation, no further details will be released until the appropriate time, the SPCA says.
11:38 PM: Just confirmed by driving the eastbound bridge – and SDOT finally tweeted it too – the ramp to NB 99 is closed for a crash investigation. No other details. The crash initially was reported as involving a vehicle “into the barricade.”
12:24 AM: The ramp has reopened.
A Florida woman whose boyfriend pocketed a $30 million lottery prize a decade ago — before he was murdered — just won a $1 million prize herself, local media reported Wednesday.
Detectives in Edmonton want to speak with anyone who saw a violent road rage incident on Dec. 17 near 75 Street and 78 Avenue.
On Saturday night at around 11:40 p.m., a fight between two drivers reportedly left one man “severely injured with stab wounds,” EPS said.
EMS responded and treated the 37-year-old man before taking him to hospital. Police said his injuries were serious, but non-life-threatening.
The suspect left the scene before police arrived. The suspect vehicle is described as a silver or grey pick-up truck.
Police are asking anyone with information on this incident to contact them at (780) 423-4567 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Richard Anderson says he does not see Elon Musk's idea for a high-speed hyperloop overtaking traditional rail travel and transport anytime soon.
Met office has forecast generally cloudy skies along with the possibility of strong winds for tonight.
Hot weather conditions prevailed in the national capital with the maximum temperature settling at 42 degrees Celsius, a notch above the season's average.The minimum temperature was recorded at 29.6 degrees Celsius, three notches above the normal, said a Met department official.The relative humidity level oscillated between 62 and 35 per cent.The Met office has forecast generally cloudy skies along with the possibility of strong gusty winds for tonight. "The maximum and minimum temperatures are expected to hover at 42 and 30 degrees Celsius respectively," the weatherman said.Yesterday, the mercury soared to 44.4 degrees Celsius, four notches above the season's average, while the minimum temperature settled at 25.9 degrees Celsius.
Turning the tide on plastic
MEENIYAN is launching a campaign this Friday called ‘Turning the Tide on Plastic’.
Kaelene Shervell, owner of Meeniyan IGA, and community member Jenneke Kijlstra-Shone, have been promoting the benefits of reducing or removing plastic bags from stores across the town.
The new bag will be launched this Friday at 4pm at Meeniyan Square market. The calico bag’s design was a result of input from Koonwarra Village School, Tarwin Valley Primary School and Meeniyan Kindergarten, with Tarwin Valley’s design selected for the logo used.
Many Meeniyan businesses have come on board to support the campaign. The re-usable bags will cost $4 each.
“We have them now at our supermarket as well as 20 cent compostable bags which people have been re-using as well,” Mrs Shervell said.
ASUU Members Begin Nationwide Indefinite Strike
ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – At last, members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have embarked on an indefinite nationwide strike.
The industrial action according to the ASUU National President Dr. Biodun Ogunyemi followed a nationwide consultation with members at the body’s emergency National Executive Council (NEC) meeting which held Saturday, August 12, 2017.
Dr. Ogunyemi who announced commencement of the strike Monday at the NEC meeting in Abuja confirmed that the action was total.
Consequently, the academia declared that during the action, there would not be academic activities such as teaching, conduct of examination as well as attendance of statutory meetings of any kind in any of the ASUU’s branches across the country.
ASUU has threatened last week that if the lecturers’ demands were not met, they would reseort to strike action, effective from today (Monday).
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– Carmella posted to Twitter in response to a sexist article about female wrestlers. The article is titled “15 Female Wrestlers Who Would Be Considered Ugly If They Were Never Famous.” The Smackdown star, who was tagged in a tweet about the article, fired off in response as you can see below:
What is wrong with people. 🙄 Easy to call people unattractive from your moms basement. And if 29 is old then I don't want to be young 👵🏼 https://t.co/WMgX0IgIit — MS Money in the BANK (@CarmellaWWE) October 6, 2017
– Major League Wrestling has announced their return to Orlando on December 7th for Never Say Never. The event is a follow-up to last night’s MLW One-Shot. Tickets go on sale on October 20th. You can find out more here.
Buck the dog was officially transferred to his new home in a breed-specific animal rescue Monday morning.
Buck was facing euthanasia after biting a child twice in late April. He was brought to the T. Russell Reitz Animal Shelter and was originally not allowed to be adopted again due to a city policy regarding animals that have a tendency to attack or cause injury. However, after an outpour of public pressure commissioners changed their mind.
“We appreciate the community’s support during this decision period while selecting the best placement for Buck,” said Manhattan City Manager Ron Fehr.
According to the Manhattan City Manager’s Office, the rescue where Buck has been taken wishes to remain anonymous.
FIFA's ethics committee has opened formal proceedings against two former Central American officials after an investigator for the world soccer body recommended they be banned from the game for life for alleged corruption.
Eduardo Li, former president of the Costa Rican Football Association, and Brayan Jimenez, former president of the Guatemalan Football Association, are accused of violating FIFA rules including those forbidding bribery and corruption.
Last year, Li and Jimenez pleaded guilty in US federal court to charges including racketeering and wire fraud.
The Syrian government, Russia, and Iran are trying to change the demographic makeup of Syria. They aim to depopulate Syria of the Arab Sunnis, which, before the Arab Spring was the largest religio-ethnic group in Syria.
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By SEANNA ADCOX
Associated Press
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Several conservative lawmakers in South Carolina have thrown their support behind medical marijuana legislation.
Rep. Eric Bedingfield once shunned all marijuana use, but when his eldest son's six-year struggle with opioid addiction ended with his overdose a year ago, the Republican co-sponsored medical cannabis legislation. He says he now believes pot has benefits, especially as an alternative to being prescribed opioids.
Efforts to let patients legally access pot are slowly taking root in the South.
While 28 states allow comprehensive medical marijuana programs, only two of those are in the South - Arkansas and Florida - and neither is in place yet. A law signed in Louisiana last year, also not yet in effect, doesn't allow the smoking or vaping of marijuana.
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The family of a small boy found hanging from a balcony in Paris have expressed heartfelt thanks to the Malian migrant who saved him.
"He's truly a hero," the boy's grandmother said of Mamoudou Gassama, who climbed four floors before a crowd of well-wishers to pluck the child from danger.
The four-year-old's father, who had allegedly left him in their flat to go shopping, and then stayed out longer than planned to play Pokemon Go, faces charges of child neglect.
The daring rescue, which has earned him the nickname of Spider-Man, saw Mr Gassama become an overnight national hero and he was offered French citizenship.
President Emmanuel Macron awarded him a medal for bravery after inviting him to the Elysée Palace on Monday and offered him a job in the fire brigade.
“Thank you France. That’s all I can say,” said Mr Gassama after coming out of the state prefecture in of Bobigny, north or Paris, where he was handed a residency permit while awaiting full citizenship.
The Omaha World-Herald reports the cargo... -- Malware associated with Russian hackers was found on a computer belonging to a utility company in Vermont, according to the company.After being alerted la... -- At least 35 people have been killed and about 40 others injured in a New Year's Eve attack on Reina, a nightclub in Istanbul, according to Istanbul's governor. H... Aside from the cattle market and a continued battle with property taxes, Nebraska Cattlemen looks back at 2016 seeing some major accomplishments.
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Motorcyclist hospitalized in Estero crash
ESTERO Fla. A motorcyclist was hospitalized in a crash Wednesday night at the intersection of Pelican Sound Drive and U.S. 41.
He was hit by a woman driving a white Mercedes who failed to yield while making a left hand turn, officials said. The impact threw the motorcyclist from his bike into nearby bushes.
His condition is currently unclear.
No further information is immediately available.
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South African Revenue Service (SARS) commissioner Tom Moyane has refused to resign after he was asked to do so by President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Sources told TimesLIVE's sister publication Business Day that Ramaphosa asked Moyane to resign on Sunday night‚ but Moyane said he would not do so‚ citing the upcoming revenue results announcement as a reason.
According to the sources‚ Moyane intended using the results announcement to show his success as commissioner despite the tough economic climate.
A R48-billion hole in revenue collection is piling further pressure on Moyane‚ particularly as his leadership and handling of the allegations against his former second in charge‚ Jonas Makwakwa‚ comes under increased scrutiny by Parliament’s standing committee on finance.
Calgary police are looking for suspects in connection with a stabbing that took place early Monday morning.
Officers were called to the scene at Woodsman Lane in Woodlands at about 2:45 a.m. for reports of a fight among a group of people.
When police arrived, they found a male suffering from a stab wound.
He was taken to hospital in non-life threatening condition.
Investigators continue to look for suspects.
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Large-scale work, which involved the representatives of government and public organizations of all levels, has been carried. Preparation for the presidential election was carried out in full compliance with existing election legislation and international law standards, reports the state news agency of Turkmenistan.
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Parts of Atlantic Canada remains under a blizzard warning today after a massive storm descended on the region, dumping heavy loads of snow and unleashing potent winds. Environment Canada has issued the warnings for northern Nova Scotia, the east and south coasts of Newfoundland and all of Prince Edward Island as the slow moving, but powerful storm continued its track east.
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However, should foreign markets choose to diversify defense suppliers, then this would have implications for Lockheed Martin's international sales. Back in August of last year, I made the argument that Lockheed Martin had been significantly undervalued.
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The man is oblivious to his ignorance as are his supporters. You've got to wonder how stable they are to defend this insane, POS pretender.
Birds Rally Past Railcats in 10
Birds Rally Past Railcats in 10
Aaron Gretz knocked in Burt Reynolds and gave the Canaries a 10-inning walk off 4-3 victory Wednesday night over the Gary SS Railcats. Reynolds also knocked in two runs to pace the way for the Birds and Miles Nordgren pitched 6.1 innings and gave up 3 runs. It was the 6th win in 7 games for the Canaries who go for the sweep Thursday at SF Stadium. They improved to 10-15 for the season.
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Police say a 17-year-old girl was stabbed in the parking lot of a Nampa high school, and a 17-year-old boy has been arrested on an attempted murder charge. The Idaho Statesman reports the teenage girl was hospitalized after the Monday afternoon attack, and Nampa police say her injuries do not appear to be life-threatening. Police say officers who were at Columbia High School at the time and another student intervened and stopped the suspect after the stabbing occurred. Police say the suspect is the victim's ex-boyfriend, and he was booked into the Southwest Idaho Juvenile Detention Center. Police did not provide a description of the knife or say where the victim's wounds were located.
WATERBURY – The city’s weekly farmers market has been moved off the city Green this Thursday in respect for the funeral of former Mayor Edward “Mike” D. Bergin Jr. Susan Pronovost, executive director of Brass City Harvest, said she and…
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Here on Kansas City Live, we like to share organizations that are working to make Kansas City a better place, we call it Kind KC. Jill Calvert, Director of Development for Rainbow Center, and Trisha Kennedy, Co-owner of Kennedy's Custom Jewelers, have teamed up! They discuss their mission and upcoming event - Under the Big Top.
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These coversare conceived by M. Gulrez and designed by Ashok Mittal.All commercially used from Allahabad and Sherangerpure on same release date 22.9.17. Sherangerpure is famous for RAM-KEVET Prasang of Ramayana.
About 31 acres of space will be ready for development once the stretch of Innerbelt from Main Street to Exchange Street, between Rand and Dart streets, is removed. About 31 acres of space will be ready for development once the stretch of Innerbelt from Main Street to Exchange Street, between Rand and Dart streets, is removed.
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Matt Miazga has been a solid addition to Vitesse Arnhem’s backline since joining on loan last season.
However, the 22-year-old was able to help his team offensively on Friday scoring the first goal in a 2-0 home win against FC Groningen.
Miazga rose the highest, heading home Lassana Faye’s cross to the bottom-left corner in the sixth minute.
'6 GOAL #Vitesse! Miazga kopt goed binnen na een voorzet van Faye: 1-0 #vitgro — Vitesse (@MijnVitesse) February 2, 2018
It was a great start for Vitesse who doubled their lead later in the first-half. Miazga now has two goals this season, the most so far in a single professional campaign of his career.
Friday also marked the U.S. international’s 20th league appearance for the club, which is tied for the most of any defender on the team this season.
The third win out of their last four matches has Vitesse sitting in sixth place in the Dutch Eredivisie.
Public Sale
The below listed vehicles will be offered for sale by RedRock Financial, at Manheim Auto Auction 4720 Brookpark Rd. Cleveland, OH at 10:00am on June 28th 2017.
2007 Kia Optima KNAGE123575159765
2007 Nissan Murano JN8AZ08W67W655231
2006 Buick Rendezvous 3G5DB03L66S546120
2012 Ford Fusion 3FAHP0HA9CR125973
2008 Saturn Aura 1G8ZS57N18F225448
Seller reserves the right to withdraw vehicles for sale if adequate bids are not received.
Vehicles are sold AS IS. Cash not accepted at this location.
Jun15, 2017
THREE RIVERS — Two weeks after holding a public hearing and first reading of a proposed solar farm ordinance on June 19, the Three Rivers city commission will hold an additional public hearing on the matter during its meeting on Tuesday, July 3, and consider adopting the measure.
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In 1996, it was 7.4.
In 2006, it was 6.1.
In 2013, it was 4.6.
In 2014, it was 4.4.
In 2015, it was 4.9.
Note, the overall trend in the data is down. The murder rate is generally decreasing.
Note, the murder rate in 2015 is less than half the murder rate in 1980.
Considering the above data, why did President Trump make the following statements to the National Sheriffs Association:
First quote: "the murder rate is the highest it's been in 47 years."
Second quote: "But the murder rate is the highest it's been in, I guess 45 to 47 years."
Is the president ignorant of the data provided by the FBI?
What's going on?—Robert Peterson, Henning
About Cruse Helpline
The Cruse Bereavement Care Freephone National Helpline is staffed by trained bereavement volunteers, who offer emotional support to anyone affected by bereavement. Volunteers are here to help talk things through. They will also assist with finding local Cruse services, or signposting to other services and useful sources of information.
(VANCOUVER) - A female stunt driver has died on the set of Deadpool 2 in downtown Vancouver during the filming of a stunt on a motorcycle, Vancouver police said on Monday.
Local media reported that the stuntwoman appeared to lose control of the vehicle, which drove off the set and through the window of a building across the street.
A representative for movie studio 20th Century Fox, a unit of Twenty-First Century Fox Inc., did not immediately respond to Reuters for comment.
The sequel to the 2016 superhero movie “ Deadpool ” starring Ryan Reynolds is being filmed in Vancouver.
Imperial Names Chief
The City of Imperial has a new Chief of Police.
During the Imperial Police Department uniform inspection last Friday , City Manager Stefan Chatwin announced that Acting Deputy Chief Leonard J. Barra would become Chief of Police , pending City Council action. Chatwin added that Acting Deputy Chief Mario Luna would be promoted to Captain. Chatwin said that during the nationwide search for a new chief , Barra's name kept coming to the surface over and over. Barra has over 20 years experience in law enforcement and has been with the Imperial Police Department since 2000. Barra's contract is set to go before the city council on December 20, 2017.
Washington (CNN) On Tuesday morning, President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump formally welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte to the White House.
There was pomp. There was circumstance. And, as always in these formal settings, there was awkwardness.
This photo of the quartet, taken by Pablo Martinez of The Associated Press, captures that mix of happiness, awkwardness and formality nicely. I've studied the picture and have some thoughts. Starting from screen right....
1. It was nearly 60 degrees in Washington on Tuesday morning. Why does Trump have an overcoat on? Neither woman wore a coat. And Macron has on only his suit coat.
2. Trump's face is saying, roughly, this: "Are we done yet?"
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Route 170 in Clinton Twp. in Wayne County reopened in both directions Thursday night, State Department of Transportation spokesman James May said.
Crews completed repairs far more quickly than township officials expected. Ice jams produced flooding last week that caused the west branch of the Lackawaxen River to flood the road. As the water receded, it washed out a 30 by 50 foot section forcing the road’s closure.
“This happened much faster than I anticipated and especially when they first saw the condition of the road. It is still a little bumpy out there until they can go back in the spring and do some more permanent repairs, but they got it open.” May said.
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Trauma Response Training Offered By Local HospitalsIn the wake of the Las Vegas shooting, local hospitals are making trauma response training available to the public.
Triceratops Discovery Set In Motion By Construction Site InspectorIt was nearing the end of summer when a construction site inspector noticed something out of the corner of his eye no bigger than a quarter that turned out to be something much bigger.
VA Nurse Accused Of Swapping Fentanyl SyringesA former nurse at the Denver VA has been charged with stealing fentanyl. Investigators say it happened in 2016 and on several occasions, Lisa Marie Jones removed fentanyl from a vial and replaced it with another substance.
A Danbury man is facing distracted driving charges after he rear-ended another driver while fiddling with his GPS, police said. Police said Chirag Rana, 21, was traveling south on Danbury Road when a quick glance at his GPS sent his vehicle crashing into the rear bumper of a car that had stopped at a red light.
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[India], Feb. 03 (ANI): Hyderabad Police on Saturday busted a cricket betting racket and arrested two people in connection with the same.
The two alleged racketeers have been identified as Rajesh Singh and Lal Chand Agarwal. Rs.2 lakh, one television, one laptop and seven cell phones have also been recovered from their possession.
An investigation into the matter has been initiated. (ANI)
Chinese online shopping giant Alibaba is taking to the new Silk Road with a search for warehouse locations along the route of the recently launched China to UK rail link.
The retailer is understood to have approached property developers across the continent who have buildings in locations which are close to the new train line, which follows the historic Silk Road route.
The first UK to China train left Britain last week, travelling along a route which the Government hopes will galvanise trade links.
The 16-day, 7,456 mile journey passes through China, Kazakhstan, Russia, Belarus, Poland, Germany, Belgium and France before crossing under the Channel and arriving in the east end of London in Barking. Travelling by rail to China - the world’s second biggest economy - is cheaper than sending freight by air and faster than voyage by ship.
Alibaba is hoping to take advantage of the new route by positioning its stock and delivery hubs along the line in order to faster bring its products into Europe.
A Marvel fan has spotted a new villain joining Thanos and the Black Order in Avengers: Infinity War.
SHANGHAI, March 28 Hong Kong stocks followed Asian markets higher on Tuesday on cautious hopes that U.S. President Donald Trump would be able to pass his planned economic stimulus policies despite last week's defeat on healthcare reform.
The Hang Seng index rose 0.6 percent to 24,345.87 points, while the China Enterprises Index also gained 0.6 percent to 10,425.89, shrugging off weakness in mainland China markets.
Most sectors rose in Hong Kong, with an index tracking mainland property developers jumping 1.7 percent after the previous session's tumble.
The consumer services sector was also strong, up 2 percent. (Reporting by Samuel Shen and John Ruwitch; Editing by Kim Coghill)
Hopes faded on Sunday for the survival of an estimated 100 people trapped under a landslide at a giant rubbish dump in the Sri Lankan capital. Police say the known death toll from the disaster has risen to 26. Emergency workers are to resume their search on Monday after halting late on Sunday night.
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A massive fire at a warehouse in McCracken so far does not seem suspicious. That's according to Concord Fire Chief Bob McGowan.
Tuesday evening around 8:00 a.m., fire crews were called to a warehouse at AAA Fence in the 4400 block of Cairo Road on report of smoke filling the building. Later flames started bursting through the roof.
Crews were able to put out the fire but the debris is expected to smolder for a few days. McGowan says the stacks of fencing helped fueled the fire and "created a heavy fire load."
The State Fire Marshal will be investigating the cause and origin of the fire.
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Joining him on the journey was Jacqueline Fernandez. Race 3 brings Jacqueline and Salman together on-screen for the second time after Kick. (Source: Photo by Varinder Chawla)
LANCASTER, Pa. (WHTM) – Police say a Reading man’s blood-alcohol content was twice the legal limit when he led officers on a pursuit in Lancaster County.
City police said they tried to pull over a Chevrolet Tahoe in the 300 block of South Broad Street for an equipment violation late Sunday, but the driver later identified as 30-year-old Miguel A. Pagan refused to stop.
Officers pursued Pagan to East Lampeter Township and used spike strips to end the chase. A pipe with marijuana residue was found inside the vehicle, police said.
A passenger jumped from the Chevy near South Broad and East King streets. A second passenger was still inside the vehicle when Pagan was stopped.
Police said Pagan was found to have a BAC of .165 percent. He was charged with fleeing and eluding, DUI, driving with a suspended license, recklessly endangerment, and related charges.
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The party formally known as Équipe Denis Coderre is now Mouvement Montréal.
Leaders of the party are set to make the official announcement at 11:30 a.m. Monday. Sources within the party confirmed the new name earlier in the day.
The municipal party was forced to change its name after its namesake, former mayor Denis Coderre, was defeated in the Nov. 5 municipal elections by Valérie Plante and immediately resigned from municipal politics.
Coderre’s former party, which held the majority in city council going into the election, was relegated to opposition party status, with 25 seats on Montreal’s 65-seat city council. Plante’s Projet Montréal party won a majority, with 34 seats on council.
Lionel Perez, the former member of the executive committee responsible for infrastructure, was named leader of Équipe Denis Coderre.
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COLUMBUS, GA Several companies who offer tax preparation services opened their doors on Easter in hopes to help as many people file their taxes ahead of the extended tax deadline. Tax advisors at H&R Block say there is an extension for last minute filers to get their returns submitted - that day is Tuesday.
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The Titans aren’t well-equipped to move up in this year’s draft. They only have six picks, so a first-round move up would cost them some precious draft capital. However, there are some players Titans general manager Jon Robinson would trade up for this year if the opportunity presented itself. Robinson said a trade up isn’t likely, but there are some players it’d be worth a move up for.
Here are five players that would be worth relinquishing some draft picks to move up and grab:
Marcus Davenport, EDGE, UTSA
The Titans badly need a young pass rusher coming off the edge. Davenport could be that guy for them. Standing at 6-foot-6, 270 pounds, he has long arms and athleticism along with a wide array of pass-rush moves. It originally looked like Davenport would slide to No. 25, but now he’s making his way up draft boards. If he’s still available after the Seahawks pick at No. 18, the Titans may be willing to part ways with some draft capital to slide up and snag the big pass rusher.
Walmart's former executive accuses the company of issuing misleading e-commerce results under pressure to compete with Amazon. Aleksandra Michalska reports.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Indian community in Jakarta on Wednesday. In his address, PM Modi said, "Both India and Indonesia are proud of their democratic ethos and their diversity. In 2014 people of India voted for a Government headed by a person belonging to a poor background. Similarly, the people of Indonesia elected President Joko Widodo whose background is also humble." He had started his address by saying that India remains in the heart of Indians living in Indonesia. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a five-day, three-nation visit to Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore to boost the Act East Policy. PM Modi's visit is aimed at enhancing India's relations and engagements with all the three countries, which form Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). From Indonesia the Prime Minister will travel to Malaysia and then leave for Singapore on the last leg of his Southeast Asia visit.
In this Monday file photo, Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen speaks on stage as part of a conversation put on by the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy at the University of Michigan's Rackham Auditorium in Ann Arbor, Mich. On Wednesday the Fed is set to announce that it's raising its benchmark short-term interest rate for the third time in six months, a vote of confidence in a slow-growing but durable American economy.
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April 20 Avanza Bank
* Q1 net profit of SEK 103 million
* Reuters poll: Avanza Q1 net profit was seen at SEK 102 million
* Says Q1 customer growth remained strong and number of new customers was 38,400 (26,100)
* Q1 operating income SEK 247 million
* Says we have had a record start to 2017 despite more intense competition in terms of price pressure and new challengers
* Says guidance for 2017 remains firm: expenses are expected to rise by 15-20 per cent compared to 2016
* Says brokerage income remained in line with the previous quarter. Year-on-year it was slightly lower, since last year’s trading was especially high, mainly in Fingerprint Cards Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Stockholm Newsroom)
British Prime Minister Theresa May "reluctantly" announced a snap general election on Tuesday, blaming divisions within Parliament over Brexit as the impetus behind her abrupt reversal of position.
"I have concluded the only way to guarantee certainty and security for years ahead is to hold this election and seek your support for the decisions I must take," declared the prime minister upon revealing that the country will vote on June 8, provided a motion proposing early elections to be tabled to lawmakers Wednesday receives the necessary two-thirds majority support.
May's decision represents a sharp backtrack from her position until now, which had been that holding an election before 2020 would be an unnecessary distraction from the monumental task of successfully navigating an exit for the U.K. from the European Union.
"The country is coming together, but Westminster is not," she said, adding that "division in Westminster will risk our ability to make a success of Brexit."
March 30 S&P Global Ratings
* s&p - sanctuary jurisdictions will not face an immediate credit risk from federal cuts
* s&p - "federal funding can represent a sizable share of municipal budgets, averaging 9 percent of local government spending in 2015 for jurisdictions we analyzed"
* s&p - loss of federal funding can adversely affect reserve and budget levels, could lead to rating action if local government cannot mitigate lost federal funding
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. — Tramaine Isabell scored 23 points, grabbed eight rebounds and dished out eight assists to help Drexel slip past William & Mary for a 91-79 win Saturday.
Drexel (11-14, 5-7 Colonial Athletic Association) trailed most of the game but stayed close, overtaking William & Mary for good on Alihan Demir's layup with 3:44 remaining to go up 72-71. The Dragons then scored 11 of the next 13 points and hung on.
Kurk Lee added 22 points for Drexel, which got 20 assists on its 32 baskets and finished with 62 per cent shooting, including 11 for 22 from long range. Sammy Mojica and Lee finished with 12 points apiece and Austin Williams had 10 as the Dragons extended their win streak to four.
William & Mary (15-8, 8-4) entered the game tied for first with Charleston atop the conference standings. David Cohn led the Tribe with 26 points, including 10 for 10 shooting at the free throw line, and nine assists. Justin Pierce added 15 points, Matt Milon had 12 and Nathan Knight 11.
Because heart-shaped nipple pasties were missing from your day, here’s Chrissy Teigen and John Legend’s Valentine’s Day video for LOVE Magazine who didn’t even bother to include an interview or any words at all about it because I mentioned Chrissy Teigen and heart-shaped nipple pasties, right? Perfect.
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Manchester United and Chelsea are both keen on signing Barcelona's Jordi Alba.
That's among the rumours doing the rounds on Wednesday, May 30.
March 30 KBJ SA:
* Says signs deal with ALBIT Software - Arkadiusz Lućko (AL) and GNS Systemy Informatyczne - Norbert Gredka (GNS) to form Albit Software Sp. z o.o. (Albit)
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Amid the intense media focus on United States Attorney General Jeff Sessions' testimony at a Senate hearing today something was missed, the Senate actually acted or rather refused to act, but still required a vote. The 53-47 vote was the Senate's refusal to block the sale of smart-bombs and other precision-guided munition technology to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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TWO people were injured in a single vehicle rollover at Tuan Forest.
Emergency services attended the intersection of Maryborough Cooloola Rd and Tinnanbar Rd where it is believed a car carrying a man and woman rolled about 3.40pm Monday.
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A Queensland Ambulance spokesman said the man was treated for neck pain and a serious laceration to his forehead. The woman was treated for a leg injury and was taken to Hervey Bay Hospital.
It is unknown how the accident occurred or if the man was transported to hospital.
Don’t blame automotive plan for Tokunbo vehicles’ cost — NADDC
CONTRARY to media reports (not in Vanguard) that the National Automotive Industry Development Plan, NAIDP, was punitive and responsible for the increase in smuggled vehicles, the National Automotive Design and Development Council, NADDC, has said that the agency is shocked that the policy is being blamed for the increased prices of imported used vehicles otherwise known as Tokunbo vehicles. The post Don’t blame automotive plan for Tokunbo vehicles’ cost — NADDC appeared first on Vanguard News. Read Full Story
LONDON, June 14 (Reuters) - World number three Karolina Pliskova has withdrawn from next week's Aegon Classic grasscourt event in Birmingham to rest an injured elbow ahead of Wimbledon, she said on Wednesday.
"The elbow has been bothering me for a few weeks already. It needs some good rest," the 2017 French Open semi-finalist and last year's U.S. Open finalist, told the CTK news agency.
"The top (thing), of course, is Wimbledon which I need to prepare for the most."
The Aegon Classic is one of two WTA Premier level grasscourt tournaments leading up to Wimbledon, with the Eastbourne championships taking place the week after.
The 25-year-old Czech is still due to take part in Eastbourne, where she was the losing finalist last year to Slovakia's Dominika Cibulkova. (Reporting by Alan Baldwin, editing by Toby Davis)
NEW DELHI: The NHRC has sent a notice to the Uttar Pradesh government over deaths of several children at a state-run hospital in Gorakhpur , while observing that it amounted to "gross callousness" on part of the health administration of the state government.The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has sent the notice to the UP Chief Secretary, and sought a detailed report in four weeks on the steps taken for relief and rehabilitation of the affected families as well as the action taken against the guilty officers, the NHRC today said.Over 60 children have reportedly died at BRD Medical College Hospital since August 7, many allegedly for want of oxygen whose supply was disrupted after bills were not paid to the vendor.The rights panel has taken suo motu cognisance of several media reports hinting at negligence in the supply of liquid oxygen at the hospital which resulted in the tragedy.
BANGOR – Authorities in Bangor are investigating a shooting that has left one person injured.
Police responded around 3 p.m. Sunday to reports of a shooting. Authorities say one person was found shot at a home.
The victim was taken to a local hospital. Police have not identified the victim.
Authorities say no arrests have been made. An investigation is ongoing.
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Clayton Valley Charter won their home conference game against Alhambra 19-7 on Friday. Before the start of the game Clayton Valley held a Hero Appreciation Night, honoring first responders and members of the United States Armed Forces.
Both teams will play Las Lomas High this week with Clayton Valley Charter traveling to face the Knights on Friday, April 21 at 7 p.m. and Alhambra hosting a home conference game against the Knights on Tuesday, April 18, 7 p.m.
Bay View’s Voyageur Book Shop is focused on providing the best collection of used books to local readers but has also begun hosting authors. Emily White, who started her first business in 2009 working with some of the country’s most acclaimed musicians, comedians and athletes, will discuss her new book Interning 101: How to Create your Dream Career out of Thin Air (And It All Begins with a Great Internship) . Perfect for current college students and mid-career professionals alike, White’s helpful tips and personal anecdotes provide support and direction for those on any type of professional quest. This is a free event.
SAN DIEGO (AP) — A former U.S. Navy commander has pleaded guilty to bribery and conspiracy in the latest fallout from a corruption case that spanned a decade and involved dozens of Navy officials.
Federal prosecutors say Troy Amundson entered pleas Tuesday in San Diego. The Ramsey, Minnesota native could face up to five years in prison.
Amundsen was responsible for coordinating the Navy's joint military exercises with foreign counterparts.
He acknowledged that from 2005 to 2013, he accepted bribes in the form of prostitutes and entertainment expenses in exchange for helping a Malaysian businessman nicknamed "Fat Leonard" Francis.
Authorities say Francis bribed officials to help him overbill the Navy for fuel, food and other services his company provided to ships docked in Asian ports.
Twenty people have pleaded guilty so far.
STAYNER, Ont. — Paramedics say eight people have been seriously or critically injured in a collision between a bus carrying school children and a passenger van that took place in a community about 125 kilometres northwest of Toronto.
Simcoe County paramedic services deputy chief J.C. Gilbert says all of the injured were in the passenger van, and they were being assessed at a local hospital.
Gilbert says paramedics have requested urgent assistance from the province’s air ambulance service to move some of the victims to trauma centres.
Clearwater fire officials say there were 41 teens, three adult chaperones and a driver on the coach bus, and Gilbert says none of them were injured.
Ontario Provincial Police Sgt. Peter Leon says the vehicles collided head-on around 2 p.m. Friday on Highway 26 just north of Stayner, Ont., and there are reports it was snowing at the time.
Leon says the bus passengers have been taken to a community centre in Stayner, and another bus was being brought in to pick them up.
Captain Mark Kelly, the husband of former Rep. Gabby Giffords who was shot in 2011, describes his and his wife's reaction to today's shooting.
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"I stand by that," Glover said in the press room following last night's 60th annual GRAMMY awards (where he was nominated and performed as Childish Gambino) in response to his original claim to end the musical moniker. "I'm really appreciative of this. I'm making another project right now. But I like endings, I think they're important to progress."
"I think if a lot of things had death clauses in them, we wouldn't have a lot of problems in the world, to be honest," Glover added. "I think endings are good because they force things to get better" (via Variety). He may also be landing an interesting new gig. Read about that - here.
Inspired by Hunter's own quest to uncover her family history, "We Were the Lucky Ones" tells the story of a Polish Jewish family separated at the outset of WWII. Inspired by Hunter's own quest to uncover her family history, We Were the Lucky Ones tells the story of a Polish Jewish family separated at the outset of WWII.
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Four members of staff from Derby College’s Little Explorers Nursery at the Broomfield Hall campus in Morley are in training for a 92-mile bike ride to raise money for specialist hospital equipment and support at the Queen’s Medical Centre in Nottingham. SEE BELOW FOR MORE.
Nursery manager Kate Cox and colleagues Melissa Bryon, Heather Boddice and Rowan Moore are part of Team Lion Hart – alongside parents Roger Hart, a former Derby College employee and his wife Alice, a former student at the college.
They will be joined by Su Wall, another former employee of Derby College, and family friend Emma Strange. Team Lion Hart will set off from the Queen’s Medical Centre at 6am on June 17 and are aiming to complete the 92-mile cycle ride by 6pm that evening.
For more information or to follow their journey, visit the Facebook page www.facebook.com/TeamLionHart
× Las Vegas Shooter’s Vehicle May Have Been Primed To Explode
LAS VEGAS (CBS News) — The Las Vegas gunman‘s car may have been primed to explode in an escape, CBS News justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues reports.
Law enforcement sources say there were at least 1,000 rounds of ammunition in a suitcase and Tannerite in a duffle bag inside the vehicle. It was in a parking garage, and investigators are trying to figure out how integral it was to Stephen Paddock’s plan. Tannerite, used in target shooting, explodes when hit by rifle fire.
Paddock killed 58 people and injured more than 450 others after opening fire on concertgoers at a country music festival Sunday night.
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BJP veteran LK Advani today extended greetings to all countrymen, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on the occasion of India's 71st Independence Day."My good wishes to all. On this day, I wish all of you attain greatest success in life," he told reporters after hoisting the national flag at his official residence in New Delhi.Asked about his expectations from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Mr Advani said his "best wishes were with all and all should attain success in their lives"."This is what I can say. I need not say anything else. Let today be an auspicious day for all. God's blessings continue to be upon you all the time," he said.
The upcoming film “One Line” starring In Si-wan and Jin Goo has been confirmed for a March release, the film’s distributor Next Entertainment World said Wednesday.NEW released a poster for the film, announcing it will hit local theaters near the end of March.The film is a crime thriller that tells the story of an ordinary university student, Min-jae, who joins a team of veteran scammers to steal money from a bank.Im will play Min-jae, the handsome student who is naturally skilled at the art of persuasion. Jin Goo will play a veteran scammer who can see through people.The film is directed by Yang Kyung-mo and produced by Miin Pictures and Kwak Pictures.It will open alongside “Prison,” another crime flick starring Han Suk-kyu and Kim Rae-won.(doo@heraldcorp.com)
Keen to outshine Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo mocked his Barcelona foe with a cheeky shirt celebration in Real Madrid's 3-1 first-leg Supercopa de Espana triumph.
Ronaldo came off the bench and restored Madrid's 2-1 lead at Camp Nou on Sunday, taking off his shirt and holding it up to the home crowd.
It was an imitation of Messi's celebration at the Santiago Bernabeu last season, when the five-time Ballon d'Or winner – who cancelled out Gerard Pique's unfortunate own goal in the second half on Sunday – held up his shirt to the Madrid fans after inspiring a Barca victory in LaLiga.
Ronaldo's mocking of the iconic goal celebration backfired somewhat following his red card just minutes later.
After being booked for his shirtless celebration with 10 minutes remaining, Ronaldo saw red for an apparent dive.
Madrid, though, will still take a commanding lead into Wednesday's return leg thanks to Marco Asensio's late stunner.
When the Colorado Rockies came to Pittsburgh on Monday they owned the National League's best record at 41-24. Meanwhile, the Pittsburgh Pirates found themselves at 28-35.
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Dorothy Sewell, 80, was one of 10 people who were killed in the deadly van attack in Toronto on Monday.
Her grandson, Elwood Delaney, who lives in Kamloops, B.C., confirmed that she died in the attack.
Delaney said she was a massive sports fan, loving the Blue Jays and Leafs, nearly as much as her family.
He said she was “the best grandmother anyone could have asked for. Almost had as much love for the Blue Jays and Leafs as she did for her family.”
Sewell had lived in Toronto for more than 40 years.
Ten people were killed and 14 others were injured Monday when a man drove a ban down a busy Toronto sidewalk.
Alek Minassian, 25, was charged with 10 counts of first degree murder and 13 counts of attempted murder during a court appearance Tuesday.
Poor Xanthe (Lilly van der Meer) is about to fall foul of Finn (Rob Mills) once more in Neighbours.
She is involved in a harrowing hit and run at the hands of her nemesis who she was once madly infatuated with.
However, once she saw him for what he really was, the romance was over and she told the police about his evil ways.
Now Finn is out of prison, it is time for him to get revenge.
But will Xanthe survive her horror smash without any problems?
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WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) — Pilgrim High School will be closed Friday after teachers reportedly planned a sick out.
A school department official told ABC6 News that they received several reports that teachers would be calling out Friday. As a result, they decided it was best to cancel school.
It is important to note that other schools are still in session Friday.
The Warwick Teachers Union and school administration have been at odds over teacher contracts and staffing.
The Office of Superintendent sent ABC6 News a statement saying in part: “We have received several credible reports that the Warwick Teachers Union is pressuring its membership to “call out” sick tomorrow, Friday October 6th, at Pilgrim High School as a way of protesting the state of teacher contract negotiations.”
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Greek authorities think arson could be behind a series of fires fire raging on several fronts on the western Greek island of Zakynthos, Ekathimerini reports.
The country's fire service says there are "well-founded suspicions of foul play" after five fires broke out late Saturday and early Sunday, followed by another three on Sunday morning.
Justice Minister Stavros Kontonis, who is also the local Parliament member, said of the multiple blazes while visiting the island: "This is planned."
The fire service said 10 of the 12 fires burning on Zakynthos are still unchecked, with high winds making it difficult to control the flames. A fire brigade commander says they have consumed mostly forests and olive groves so far.
A total of 53 wildfires broke out in Greece on Saturday and more did on Sunday, including on a beach resort near Athens.
CHAMPAIGN — Champaign County Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help finding the person responsible for a business burglary in Rantoul.
Sometime between noon Saturday, March 10, and 7:30 a.m. Monday, March 12, an unknown person broke a window and entered the House of Flowers, 113 E. Sangamon Ave.
The burglar pried open a register and stole an undisclosed amount of money.
Police ask anyone with information to contact Champaign County Crime Stoppers at 217-373-TIPS, 373tips.com or through a free app for smart phones called P3 Tips.
Tipsters are always completely anonymous when contacting Crime Stoppers.
All tips submitted are electronically stripped of any identifying information and processed by a third-party answering service, not law enforcement.
Cash rewards of up to $1,000 are paid for information leading to an arrest. Tipsters will never be asked their names and are given a secret code number to use when checking on a possible reward.
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A global golf attraction is hoping to call Myrtle Beach it's newest home. Top Golf is in the first steps of the process, presenting designs to Myrtle Beach's Community Appearance Board on Thursday.
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A devastated owner has launched an appeal to find her missing cat who she described as family after they moved over from France together.
Camille moved from France, near the Switzerland borderline, at the beginning of June with her cat Holyblue.
But the black cat went missing from her garden seven weeks ago, and has not been seen since.
And now Camille is desperately trying to find her.
She lives in Orchard Avenue Cheltenham and said: “She’s my life. We moved from France together so she is my only family here.”
Holyblue is black, with a white streak on her tummy and a patch near her neck.
She is seven years old and neutered, but she isn’t too friendly with people she doesn’t know.
Although she is microchipped, it was done in France so Camille is not sure if the details would be readable.
If you see Holyblue, call Camille immediately on 07549866222.
Mac Miller has released three surprise singles, “Small Worlds,” “Buttons,” and “Programs.” The songs are his first sign of new music since 2016’s LP, The Divine Feminine, and come after his breakup with Ariana Grande and arrest on DUI charges earlier this month.
“Small Worlds” and “Buttons” follow similar methodology to his past works, the former featuring John Mayer on guitar and Jon Brion on piano, with Miller’s sleazy croon bouncing around a slow and steady R&B. “They want to see me gone but I’m here in spite of it all” he says on “Buttons” with similar affirmations throughout telling us he’s going to be alright. “Small Worlds” plays with the opposite side, its airy jazz making his hopeless lyrics softer and more approachable: “I can feel my fingers slipping and in a motherfucking instant I’ll be gone.”
“Programs” is a stauncher reflection. “I am not talking to you if you don’t have love for me” he repeats over darker thumps of bells, piano, and violin. Stream the singles below.
FORT JACKSON, S.C. — Military officials say two soldiers are dead and six are hurt after a military vehicle struck them while they were in formation at an Army base in South Carolina.
Fort Jackson officials say two of the six soldiers injured Friday afternoon were in critical condition and all of the soldiers hurt were taken to a hospital off the base near Columbia.
The statement from Fort Jackson called the incident a “tragic accident,” but did not give details about where the wreck happened or the type of vehicle involved.
Fort Jackson says the names of the soldiers killed will be released after families are notified.
The Army says it has started a thorough investigation.
Fort Jackson is the Army’s largest training instillation, with more than 50,000 recruits assigned there each year.
A city centre road is blocked this afternoon following a crash involving a car and a motorbike.
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Ambulance crews are at the scene of the crash which happened at around 12.15pm.
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Tottenham striker Kane is set to be central to Real Madrid’s summer transfer plans with the La Liga side keen to lure him away from the Premier League.
The England international has hit a stunning 21 Premier League goals so far this season and tore Los Blancos to shreds when the two teams met in the Champions League earlier this season.
But Spanish publication Diario Gol say Kane has told Real Madrid he will only consider joining if Pochettino is installed as manager.
Real may axe Zinedine Zidane at the end of the season.
The defending champions currently sit a huge 19 points behind Barcelona at the top of the La Liga table.
Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores, Inc. opened its newest Pennsylvania Sears Hometown Store today at 7200 Peach Street in Erie. The Erie location marks the sixth opening of a new Sears Hometown Store this year and the sixth opening of a new store across all of Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores formats.
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ANCHORAGE — Alaska State Troopers have arrested a man suspected in a 2016 shooting death on the Alaska Peninsula.
According to troopers, Ole Shangin, 32, is charged with first- and second-degree murder in the death of Joseph Peterson, who was shot and killed in Ivanof Bay.
An Anchorage court issued an arrest warrant for Shangin on Jan. 25. Troopers in King Salmon on Wednesday traveled to Perryville, found Shangin and arrested him.
He’s being held without bail at the Anchorage jail. Online court records do not list his attorney.
Peterson was 31 when he died on July 17, 2016.
Troopers responding to a report of a shooting found Peterson dead at a home in Ivanof Bay, a village about 500 miles southwest of Anchorage.
Only seven people were recorded living there in the 2010 census.
Scherzer struck out 10 across seven innings of two-run ball in Sunday's no-decision against the Giants, allowing five hits and one walk. He did not factor into the decision.
Scherzer was dominant for much of the evening, inducing 21 swinging strikes while reaching double-digit punchouts for the 13th time this season. He was in line to win the game entering the seventh inning, but a home run by Pablo Sandoval tied the score in a game the Nats ultimately won in extra innings. Scherzer had been dominant since a rough outing last month, allowing just five runs with a 28:6 K:BB across 21 innings in his last four appearances. He is as effective as any starting pitcher going at the moment and will carry a 2.25 ERA into Saturday's start against the hapless Padres.
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(Reuters) - Walkie-talkie maker Motorola Solutions Inc (MSI.N) said on Thursday it would buy Canadian security camera maker Avigilon Corp (AVO.TO) for C$1.2 billion ($978 million) cash.
Motorola’s offer of C$27 per Avigilon share represents a premium of 18.3 percent to Avigilon’s Thursday closing price on the Toronto Stock Exchange.
The acquisition would help expand Motorola’s portfolio with new products for commercial customers, as more cameras feed into public safety workflows, Motorola Chief Executive Greg Brown said.
Motorola also said it had sufficient resources, including cash and commercial credit facilities, to buy the Vancouver-based video surveillance and analytics company.
Motorola shares were up about 1 percent at $100.49 after the bell.
Motorola said the deal was valued at $1 billion including debt. The value of C$1.2 billion is based on Reuters calculations.
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A 1-15 record earned Browns top pick in April's NFL draft
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NEW YORK - A 1-15 record earned the Cleveland Browns the top pick in April's NFL draft.
Since returning to the league as an expansion franchise in 1999, the Browns twice have used the No. 1 overall selection. In their first season, they chose Kentucky quarterback Tim Couch. The next year, they got Penn State defensive lineman Courtney Brown.
San Francisco (2-14) will pick second, followed by Chicago and Jacksonville, both 3-13.
The Rams (4-12), Jets and Chargers, both 5-11, Carolina (6-10), Cincinnati (6-9-1) and Buffalo (7-9) close out the top 10.
Only the draft positions for non-playoff qualifiers has been settled. Other spots will be determined by postseason results, with the Super Bowl winner choosing last regardless of record, and the Super Bowl loser going next to last in all rounds.
The draft will be April 27-29 in Philadelphia.
PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) - A Royal Caribbean cruise ship set sail from Florida on Tuesday, a day later than scheduled because of problems with life jackets.
The Majesty of the Seas set sail from Port Canaveral after a 24 hour delay caused by a U.S. Coast Guard inspection that found some of the ship's life jackets were showing their age.
The life jackets were replaced with new ones, Royal Caribbean spokeswoman Cynthia Martinez said.
The Coast Guard found other technical issues that were addressed, she said.
Passengers who were expecting to be on their way to the Bahamas instead stayed overnight Monday and most of Tuesday in Port Canaveral.
The ship's 2,515 guests will receive onboard credit for 25 percent of their cruise fare as compensation for being inconvenienced, as well as a 25 percent discount on a future cruise, Martinez said in a statement.
"Royal Caribbean would also like to provide our guests with the opportunity to sail with us again," the statement said.
PACIFIC PALISADES, Calif. - Johnny Wilson is only getting started with the recruiting process and seriously looking at which teams stand out in his recruitment.And the 2020 five-star receiver from ...
Nashville's finest technical black/death outfit Enfold Darkness are back. With Adversary Omnipotent on the horizon, the band has released "Terror Of A Perilous Quest". The first single to be released from Adversary Omnipotent thus far, the track goes straight for the jugular and never relents. The album is set for release on Friday, July 14th through The Artisan Era.
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“Awaken, Brak’tal O’Minn”
“Lairs Of The Ascended Masters”
“Liberator Of Mages”
“The Sacred Daemonic”
“Invocation Of Na’ak Ba’ran”
“Banishment”
“Arise, Morning Star, Into The Netherworld”
“The Adversary, Omnipotent”
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“Summoning The Archons”
“Vanish Into Damnation”
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RAMALLAH, West Bank -- The Palestinian president has called the U.S. ambassador to Israel a "son of a dog," in an angry rant against the Trump administration.
In a speech Monday, President Mahmoud Abbas pre-emptively rejected an expected White House peace proposal.
He criticized the U.S. recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital, the American plan to move its embassy to the city and the cutting off of hundreds of millions of dollars in aid to the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees.
He also condemned Ambassador David Friedman's close ties with the West Bank settler movement, describing him as a "son of a dog."
"Some say wait for their plan," Abbas said. "What shall we wait for? No, we will not wait, and we will not allow that."
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STROUDSBURG — The verdict is not guilty at an attempted homicide trial in Monroe County.
The jury acquitted two men of a brutal beating Friday afternoon.
Police claimed Dy’shawn Mack of Stroudsburg and Malik Clark punched and kicked Frankie Lomuscio at a party in East Stroudsburg in July of 2014.
But a jury in Monroe County decided that both defendants are not guilty on all counts.
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Law360, New York (February 2, 2018, 7:24 PM EST) -- A North Dakota farm filed a class action against Monsanto Co. in Missouri federal court on Thursday over the rollout of genetically modified seeds whose resistance to the otherwise destructive herbicide dicamba allegedly created a coercive market in which farmers must shop with Monsanto to prevent harm to their crops.
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Deicide's 2004 album Scars Of The Crucifix will be reissued on vinyl on May 25th via Earache. A number of vinyl colours are available.
Recorded at the legendary Morrisound Studios in Florida, Scars Of The Crucifix heralded the return to form of one of the death metal originators who after leaving their previous label were full of venom, hate and aggression all of which was channeled into this classic Earache masterpiece.
Unavailable on vinyl since its original release way back in 2004, this masterpiece will be the first of two Deicide vinyl reissues, with the follow-up album The Stench Of Redemption released two weeks later.
Tracklisting:
Side A:
"Scars Of The Crucifix"
"Mad At God"
"Conquered By Sodom"
"Fuck Your God"
Side B:
"When Heaven Burns"
"Enchanted Nightmare"
"From Darkness Come"
"Go Now Your Lord Is Dead"
"The Pentecostal"
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A large number of pigs have died following a fire at a farm in Goxhill.
Humberside Fire and Rescue Service officers were called to the blaze in a pig shed at Firtree Farm, on East Marsh Road, Goxhill, at around 4.20pm yesterday.
At the height of the blaze, six engines and a water supply unit were in attendance.
A spokesperson for Humberside Fire & Rescue Service said "We were called out to reports of a fire at a pig farm on East Marsh Lane, Goxhill. "Six engines attended with water support.
"The fire was located in one of the pig sheds, and whilst 250 pigs were moved to safety, unfortunately when we left around 50 had perished."The cause of the fire is still under investigation."The number of dead pigs is now standing at 70, with smoke inhalation one of the main causes according to Humberside Fire and Rescue.
The Junior Men's team member will compete in a road race Saturday in Denmark
San Marcos High School senior Alex Darville will be competing for Team USA at the UCI Road World Championships held in Copenhagen, Denmark, starting Monday and continuing until Sunday.
Darville was named to the Junior Men’s team and will race Saturday in a 126-km road race.
This is the first time the UCI Road World Championships have contested a Junior Men’s and Junior Women’s race. Darville has been competing in various European races the past few months.
He is the second San Marcos Royal to represent Team USA in cycling. Alumni Adam Duvendeck represented the United States at the 2004 Athens and 2008 Bejing Olympics.
— Aaron Solis is the activities director for San Marcos High School.
Chaos erupted in a Michigan courtroom Friday during a sentencing hearing for disgraced former USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar.
Randall Margraves, the father of three victims, charged at Nassar after two of his daughters gave their impact statements.
Prior to the attempted attack, Margraves asked the judge to give him "five minutes in a locked room with this demon" as part of the sentencing.
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CARACAS, March 31 Venezuela's chief prosecutor Luisa Ortega said on Friday that a move by the Supreme Court to take over the role of Congress had violated the constitution.
"It constitutes a rupture of the constitutional order. It's my obligation to express my great concern to the country," said Ortega, in an unusual break with the government line for someone who has been a key ally of the ruling Socialists. (Reporting by Liamar Ramos; Writing by Andrew Cawthorne; Editing by Girish Gupta and Chizu Nomiyama)
Clay (back) practiced fully Friday and is not listed on the injury report for this week's game in Cincinnati.
Clay was limited Wednesday but practiced fully the last two days and will be set to resume his return duties Sunday, though most of those could fall upon Brandon Tate, as the two have been sharing the duties this season. Clay might also see some looks in the passing game with Jordan Matthews out with a thumb injury, though we wouldn't count on much there, as Clay has just one NFL catch to his career ledger.
An elderly care home opened its doors to nursery children so they could meet its latest arrivals - six newly-hatched chickens.
The six chicks were born from incubated eggs at Manor Park Care Home in Castleford, which was visited by children from neighbouring Unicorn Nursery.
The hatchling idea was part of a project to bring to together old and young people to reduce social isolation.
It was set up as part of the district’s Connecting Care programme.
The children will visit the Leeds Road care home every day for three weeks to meet residents and learn about the chicks as they grow.
Omaha Burke has one player that has received a Husker offer. Junior linebacker Nick Henrich is on Nebraska's radar. But the Bulldogs have plenty of other talent as well that will be on display in 2017.
"We have a pretty good tradition here that we've established," said head coach Paul Limongi. "We want to make sure our guys are in shape and that they play hard and they form a brotherhood. And this team is no different."
Limongi is about to begin his 12th season as Burke's head coach.
"He knows what he's doing," senior linebacker Bobby Murray said. "He's treating us like men, making us become men. We're just learning a lot here which is great."
Burke returns 13 starters from last year's team that went to the state quarterfinals including quarterback Tyler Chadwick.
"We try to get three percent better which is not a huge amount but it's enough to get the job done and get ready for that first game," said senior lineman Nathan Herrera.
The Bulldogs host Omaha Central in the season opener August 25.
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NEW YORK (AP) - McDonald's says it has reached a settlement with a U.S. labor agency over a lawsuit that could have decided if the fast-food company should be liable for hiring, pay and other decisions made at its franchised restaurants.
The lawsuit, filed in 2016 by the National Labor Relations Board, contended that McDonald's should be considered a "joint employer" with its franchises. But the settlement, if approved by a judge, would squash that.
NLRB did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
McDonald's Corp., based in Oak Brook, Illinois, says the settlement is the first step toward ending "wasteful multi-year litigation."
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She was last seen in 2015 film Nirbaak and her public appearance are few and far between but that does not mean 43-year-old Sushmita Sen has forgotten how to rule the ramp. Taking to the runway with Umrao Jaan song “In Aankhon Ki Masti” playing in the background, Sushmita made sure she was the cynosure of all eyes as she paid tribute to legendary actor Rekha.
If art imitates life and life is but a collection of moments at once fleeting and urgent, then what better way to capture one of the biggest art festivals in the world than through the lens of a Polaroid camera?
Photographer Andrew Tess brought his signature style to capture guests and moments at several events during Art Basel Miami this week, including parties and dinners hosed by Gucci, Moschino, Artsy and the ACLU.
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Sheriff: Baby found dead in diaper box, mother in custody
CHESTERFIELD, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina sheriff says an 11-month-old girl whose disappearance prompted a brief Amber Alert has been found dead in a diaper box and the mother is in custody.
Chesterfield County Sheriff Jay Brooks told The Associated Press on Tuesday that the child's mother, who had reported a kidnapping, was being held.
Brooks says the body was found in a field about 1,000 yards (910 meters) behind a home in Chesterfield in the state's north. Brooks says the child's mother initially reported someone attacked her and took the child from her arms as she checked the mail Tuesday afternoon.
Brooks says the Amber Alert was canceled "because we don't think there was a kidnapping."
He declined to identify the mother or give further specifics, saying the death was under investigation.
The Philadelphia Flyers recently locked up their dynamic young defenseman, Shayne Gostisbehere. The recently-turned 24-year-old Floridian agreed to a six-year, $27 million extension that carries an average annual value of $4.5 million.
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* Neuralstem expands phase 1 safety trial of NSI-566 neural stem cells in spinal injury
* Neuralstem - New cohort of four patients will be added to ongoing phase 1 human clinical trial for NSI-566 spinal cord-derived neural stem cells
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Roads surrounding Brooklands tram station have been sealed off by police following reports of a suspect war grenade being found.
An item was discovered by the canal on Marsland Road, close to the Metrolink station, at 7.20am on Thursday morning.
Police officers are currently at the scene assessing the device.
A spokeswoman for GMP said: "We were called at 7.20am this morning to a suspect historic grenade.
"They are assessing it at the moment. There are a number of road closures and precautions in place while an assessment is made."
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Twins delivered 10 minutes apart at an Arizona hospital over the New Year's weekend have different birth years.
Phoenix TV station KNXV-TV reports (http://bit.ly/2i0Ib1q) that parents Holly and Brandon Shay welcomed their first son, Sawyer, into the world at 11:51 p.m. Saturday at Banner Hospital.
Their second son, Everett, arrived one minute after midnight on Sunday.
The father joked that Sawyer will tease his brother about being the older sibling.
The same thing happened over the weekend in San Diego.
Twin girls born at Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns were delivered at 11:56 p.m. Saturday and at midnight on Sunday.
× President Trump Approval At 86% Among Arkansas Republicans
ARKANSAS (KFSM) — President Donald Trump’s job approval rating among Arkansas Republicans is unquestionably positive as 86% of the state’s GOP primary voters expressed a thumbs up for the nation’s chief executive.
A new Talk Business & Politics-Hendrix College survey of 676 likely GOP primary voters found that nearly nine out of ten Republicans like the job the president is doing.
Q: Do you approve or disapprove of the job President Donald Trump is doing?
86% Approve
10% Disapprove
4% Don’t know
“While this poll does not consider Independents or Democrats, there’s no doubt that Republican voters in Arkansas overwhelmingly support President Trump’s job performance,” said Roby Brock, Talk Business & Politics Editor-in-Chief. “If anyone is wondering why Republican officeholders are hesitant to criticize the president at times, these numbers are a pretty good indicator of why.”
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Oregon head coach Willie Taggart, talks to backup quarterback Taylor Allie in last week’s win over Cal. Allie was injured in the game and might not play vs. WSU on Saturday. Chris Pietsch AP
German Chancellor Angela Merkel is steering clear of the World Economic Forum in Davos, a meeting expected to be dominated by debate over the looming presidency of Donald Trump and rising public anger with elites and globalization.
It is the first time Merkel has missed Davos two years in a row since taking office over 11 years ago and her absence may come as a disappointment to the organizers because her reputation as a steady, principled leader fits well with the theme of this year's conference.
Like Merkel, French President Francois Hollande, who announced in early December that he would not seek a second term next year, will not be in Davos.
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HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Hartford police say a 16-year-old boy was found drowned in a city pool.
The Hartford Courant reports that police say they found the boy Wednesday at the Keney Park pool in Hartford and they tried unsuccessfully to revive him.
He was pronounced dead at Saint Francis Hospital.
Hartford Police received a report of a missing boy early Wednesday morning.
Police did not immediately identify the boy publicly.
They’re investigating the circumstances surrounding his death.
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The pair who dated last year called time on their relationship in February but were spotted cosying up at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles over the weekend.
Their appearance sent fans at the gig into meltdown and has lead to speculation that they have reunited.
Many of those attending the concert, who were sat next to Katy and Orlando, took snaps of the couple and posted them on Instagram.
In the images obtained by MailOnline, the 32-year-old pop star could be seen dressed in a red jacket and appeared to be trying to keep a low-profile as she accessorised with a black cap.
Bernie Sanders Kicks Off Cross-country Tour In Maine
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Former presidential candidate Bernie Sanders is launching a cross-country tour in Maine.
The Vermont senator and National Committee Chairman Tom Perez will appear together on Monday in Maine, where Sanders won the Democratic presidential caucus. The 10-day tour will take them from Portland, Maine, to Florida and to Arizona, Montana and Nevada.
Sanders said the goal is to revitalize the Democratic Party and to fight the agenda of Republican President Donald Trump.
Sanders is launching the campaign-style road show in a state where he enjoys broad support.
He drew thousands to a rally at the civic center in Portland in July 2015, showing he was more than a fringe candidate. In the end, he earned nearly two-thirds of the ballots cast in Maine’s Democratic presidential caucuses to beat Hillary Clinton.
Mike Cohea caught the video below … the October 5 Harvest Moon rising behind the Old Scituate Lighthouse in Scituate, Massachusetts.
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ALBANY, N.Y. (WIVB) — A New York lawmaker wants the state to set aside money to pay to put school resource officers (SROs) in all New York schools.
Sen. Patrick Gallivan wants funding to be included for SROs in the 2018-19 state budget.
These trained officers help to deter school violence. The program is currently only in place in some school districts.
Gallivan says in the past, the Senate has secured funding for the SRO program to allow schools to have part-time or full-time officers.
He says the officers have the opportunity to resolve conflicts before they become more serious.
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 Trinidad H. Yanez, 96, of Zillah, died May 29, 2018 in Zillah. She was born Oct. 22, 1921 in Weslaco, Texas.
Viewing and visitation will be at 4 p.m. Thursday, May 31, 2018, with recitation of Holy Rosary at 6 p.m. at Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Sunnyside, Wash.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 Friday, June 1, 2018, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Sunnyside. Burial follows in Lower Valley Memorial Gardens in Sunnyside.
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Scarlett Johansson has issued a short and dismissive statement defending her reported new role as a transgender man, sparking anger online.
The actress is set to star in Rupert Sanders' upcoming movie Rub & Tug, about the underground sex industry in 1970s Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Johansson will portray Jean Marie Gill, who owned a massage parlour and was an integral part of the scene at the time.
The problem with Johansson's casting is that Gill was a transgender man who was assigned female at birth, and spent most of his life identifying as a man.
Rather than cast a transgender man to take on the role of Gill, therefore allowing the story to be told from a place of first-hand experience, Johansson, a cisgender female, will be taking the lead - and Twitter is not happy.
A number of people called the casting out online, describing it as problematic.
NEW YORK - Police found a 34-year-old woman dead in Brooklyn Sunday after her father dialed 911, according to reports by AM New York.
Ketsia Zephyr was found at around 3:45pm in her Flatbush apartment with her hands handcuffed behind her back and a plastic bag over her head. There were no obvious signs of a struggle, according to police.
A medical examiner has yet to determine the cause of her death. An investigation is ongoing.
There were at least three other residents of the apartment, the building's superintendent tells AM New York.
March 31 LM Funding America Inc:
* LM Funding reports fourth quarter and full year 2016 results
* Q4 revenue $900,000 versus $1.8 million
* LM Funding America Inc - finalized cost reduction initiative in quarter, which is expected to reduce annual costs by an estimated $2.6 million to $3.0 million
* LM Funding America Inc - net loss in Q4 of 2016 was $524,000 compared to a net loss of $914,000 in q3 of 2016 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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* ShowTix4U notifies consumers about potential data security incident
* ShowTix4U - alerted by payment card processor to a potential security incident involving website
* ShowTix4U - incident could have affected certain information of individuals who made a purchase on website between Dec 11, 2016, and Feb 2, 2017
* ShowTix4U - incident has been reported to federal law enforcement; incident has been contained
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Gen Babangida returned to Nigeria penultimate Sunday after seven weeks on medical vacation in Switzerland.
Mr. Abubakar had to pay him a visit to check on him and see how his recovery had been, Mr. Ibeh said.
“Don’t forget, he visited the families of Abdulkadir Kure when he died a few weeks back,” Mr. Ibe said. “But IBB was not around then so he had to return to Minna now that the former leader is back from medical trip.”
Mr. Kure was a former governor of Niger State who died on January 8 at 60.
Mr. Ibe said Nigerians should not read any further meanings to the courtesy call.
A former Head of State, Ibrahim Babangida, and a former Vice President Atiku Abubakar met in Minna, the Niger State capital, Tuesday.Paul Ibe, Mr. Abubakar’s spokesman, said his principal paid a courtesy call on Mr. Babangida to check on his health.
CHENNAI: In what can be termed as the much respite to the Tamilnadu government, Union commerce and industries minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced that the Centre is ready to consider state plea for Neet (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) exemption for a year for government medical colleges alone.
She however ruled out permanent exclusion from the national level eligibility test.
It is worthwhile mentioning that Tamil Nadu, which had in the start sought permanent exemption from Neet by passing two Bills in the Assembly, later made all out attempts to be out of its ambit for at least a period of year.
And with the Centre now giving green signal, state government has announced that admissions would be held on the lines held last year, in the meantime also assuring that in future the students would be well prepared for NEET and the syllabus too would be oriented likewise.
When it comes to private colleges and deemed universities, Tamil Nadu is already admitting students as per Neet.
There may not be anyone who loves anything as much as Jim Harbaugh loves football. But when young quarterbacks ask him how they can play football at Michigan, the coach offers some unconventional advice: play soccer, too.
Some of the country’s most coveted high-school quarterbacks visited Michigan for Harbaugh’s camp this summer ready to spend all day showing off the strength and accuracy of their arms. Harbaugh had other plans. He...
Channel 4 has shortlisted seven cities and areas to host a new regional office as part of a deal with the Government to invest more outside London.
Bristol, Cardiff, Glasgow, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool and the West Midlands will compete for a new Channel 4 “National HQ”, although most of the broadcaster’s 800 staff and senior executives will remain based at its existing premises in Westminster.
The field has been narrowed from more than 30 initial pitches. A further six cities have not made the grade to host the National HQ, but will compete alongside the top seven for two smaller “creative hubs”. They are Belfast, Brighton, Newcastle, Nottingham, Sheffield and Stoke-on-Trent.
In total the new offices are due to create 300 jobs outside London. Channel 4 devised the competition after two years of bruising battles with the Government.
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As North Texans wondered how they could help after two Dallas police officers were shot, and a Home Depot loss prevention officer were injured. Several foundations collect donations to help officers who serve and protect Dallas.
The Assist the Officer Foundation collects donations on behalf of the Dallas Police Department.
"When an officer is injured, a setback can bring financial ruin – especially if the officer is the sole provider for a family. During recovery, the last thing an officer should have to worry about is how he or she will make ends meet," the website says.
To make a donation, visit the ATO Dallas website, or mail a check or money order to the following address:
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Over the last several weeks I visited Gwanghwamun Square in downtown Seoul every Saturday almost like a regular church-goer, and met other fellow citizens to be part of a new type of human organization that I call a place-based, instant, and networked public. This amazing human project has been conducted in response to the "Park Geun-hye Gate" following the name of the scandalized Korean President.
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WASHINGTON, April 12 U.S. President Donald Trump told the Wall Street Journal on Wednesday that he might consider withholding billions of dollars of Obamacare payments to health insurers to force Democrats back to the negotiating table on healthcare.
Insurers and major medical groups have warned that not funding the payments, called cost sharing reduction subsidies, which help cover out-of-pocket medical expenses for low-income Americans, could wreak havoc in the individual insurance markets. Trump told the Wall Street Journal that by withholding the payments, Democrats will call him to negotiate. (Reporting By Yasmeen Abutaleb; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
MENLO PARK, Calif. (AP) - YouTube says it has started flagging videos provided by news outlets that receive government backing. The move is part of a commitment that its parent company, Google, made last year when it was hauled before congressional investigators looking into Russian tampering with the U.S. electorate.
In particular, Google faced numerous questions about RT. The service formerly known as Russia Today used to be a preferred partner, giving it preferential access to advertising even though it is funded by the Russian government. Russian operatives generated thousands of Twitter accounts and lured Facebook users to pages that were purported to represent regular Americans.
In the U.S., these new notices will appear right below the video in question. Some RT videos posted to YouTube Friday had not been flagged.
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Kelley Blue Book gave the Audi Q5 a rating of 9.6 out of 10. Audi
Kelley Blue Book gave the Audi Q5 its 2018 Best Auto Tech Award for luxury brands.
The car has three available trims that start between $41,500-$50,800.
It has an impressive array of safety features that can detect surrounding cars and pedestrians to prevent or limit the damage from collisions.
If you're looking for a luxury car with advanced technology, it can be difficult to find an option that has standout features without breaking six figures.
That's why Kelley Blue Book gave the Audi Q5 its 2018 Best Auto Tech Award for a luxury brand. With its standard set of features, the car costs under $45,000, and fully loaded, it still doesn't reach $60,000.
Here's why Kelley Blue Book was so excited about the car:
Fantasy fans will be gathering at the Hellenic American Union this weekend for this year's annual Fantasticon convention, where special events include prizes for storytelling and digital art, the extremely popular Dungeons & Dragons tournament and the Fantasy Champions contest, as well as concerts, book presentations, etc. Opening hours are from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and admission is free of charge.
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A silent march has been held in West London to commemorate the two month anniversary of the Grenfell fire.
It comes as it’s emerged that up to 200 residents are still living in temporary accommodation.
CORRECTS SOURCE TO YORK DISPATCH INSTEAD OF THE YORK DAILY RECORD- In this Wednesday, March 1, 2017 photo, Brewvino Owner and Manager Jordan Chronister talks about renovations that will be made following Brewvino, LLC.'s acquisition of Grandview Golf Club, in York, Pa. The golf club is apologizing for calling police on a group of black women after Chronister and his father said they were playing too slowly. The women were playing at the club on Saturday, April 21. York Dispatch via AP Dawn J. Sagert
Kroft (neck, knee) was removed from the final injury report for Sunday's game against the Bills.
With Tyler Eifert (back) ruled out for the third straight week, Kroft is in line for another start at tight end, coming off a 68-yard, two-score performance Week 4 against the Browns. He figures to once again play the vast majority of offensive snaps, but production will be tougher to come by against a Buffalo defense that ranks second in the league in opponent passer rating (63.1).
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March Madness in South Carolina! Crews at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville have installed the floor the Gamecocks will be playing on.
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OREGON City, Ore.– 25 year old DeShaun Swangr pleaded Guilty Monday to throwing gasoline on 70 year old Scott Ranstrom and lighting him on fire. This happened a year ago at the Denny’s in Happy Valley on 82nd Avenue. Swanger was charged with attempted aggravated murder, Arson 1 Assault 2 and 4 and harassment. As part of the plea agreement arson and assault charges were dismissed. Ranstrom’s family raised more than $40,000 through a Gofund me account but that will hardly put a dent in his medical bills. Ranstrom’s sister Kim Kurtz says, ” Swanger is pure evil. He knew exactly what he was doing, he is not Crazy.”
Scott Ranstrom’s face is badly burned. He had part of his colon removed, and he may never have full use of his hands again.
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Two lanes have been closed and traffic is building on a motorway in West Yorkshire after a smash.
The A1M is being hit with congestion after two lanes were closed at Junction 44 to 42 southbound. More to follow.
- As noted, WWE Hall of Famer Booker T will be replacing David Otunga on RAW commentary for the next six weeks as Otunga is off filming a movie. Above is video from today's RAW with Booker talking about his return to the announce table. He's interrupted by one of his former partners - Goldust. They joke about one last ride for "BookDust" before Booker noted that he's more serious this time.
- WWE stock was up 1.73% today, closing at $21.75 per share. Today's high was $21.76 and the low was $21.45.
- It appears Aiden English is working on a new project as he tweeted the following teaser today before RAW:
What's the best spot for food/drink in your town? Whether famous and popular or a hidden treasure? A project in the works...#Artaste — Aiden English (@WWEDramaKing) April 17, 2017
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WOODSTOCK, N.Y. — State police have charged a 61-year-old New York woman with causing more than $350,000 in damage to artwork, antiques and other personal property at her ex-husband’s home.
Troopers say Ana Rockman, of Elmont, on Long Island, was charged Monday after surrendering herself to state police in Kingston.
Police say in August 2015 they started investigating a burglary and the destruction of items in a home just outside the village of Woodstock. Troopers say someone had forced their way into the house and damaged expensive artwork, antiques, electronics, appliances, musical instruments and other personal items.
Authorities say the home is owned by Rockman’s ex-husband.
She was arraigned in Woodstock and freed after posting $5,000 bail. A message left with her attorney wasn’t returned.
An elephant escaped a crocodile at the Liwonde National Park in Malawi on April 10.
Alexander Amuli M'betti Makanga was on a boat safari when he caught this frightening battle on camera.
As seen in the video, a crocodile leaps out of the water and snaps onto a nearby elephant's trunk.
The elephant tries to escape, but the crocodile has latched on.
After much thrashing about, the elephant was able to drag the crocodile out of the water. Other elephants then fight off the crocodile.
Eventually, the crocodile released its grip on the elephant's trunk.
The extent of the injuries to the elephant are not known at this time.
Astronaut Gordon Cooper was a born explorer. He broke countless NASA space flight records, like the longest single-man space flight, a 122-hour mission.
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It’s the summer and for hundreds of thousands that means a trip to a music festival. But along with beer and bands, illegal substances also feature for many gig goers.
Now the Boomtown Fair in Hampshire has become one of the first festivals to offer on-site drug testing. But with drug deaths at a record high, is this a pragmatic solution prioritising safety over the law or effectively condoning illegal drug use?
BALTIMORE (AP) - The AL East matchup between the Tampa Bay Rays and Baltimore Orioles has been postponed by rain.
Bad weather was expected deep into Tuesday night, so the game was called two hours before the scheduled first pitch.
The game will be made up as part of single-admission doubleheader on May 12.
It's the 27th major league game to be postponed this season, the most related to weather through April since the commissioner's office started keeping records in 1986.
The postponement comes at a good time for the Orioles, who are hampered by injuries and have lost nine of 10 games to fall 11 games under .500 (6-17).
Baltimore's projected starting lineup did not include infielder Tim Beckham, who's been bothered by a groin injury and is expected to land on the 10-day disabled list.
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Talk has turned to transfers at Sunderland in recent days with a new manager at the helm and new owner keen to make his mark.
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Mrs. Pauline Aughtman Gilmer, 84, of Opp, passed away at her residence on Jan. 20, 2017.
She was born August 1, 1932 in Coffee County to her late parents, Gertrude and Jesse Aughtman.
Gilmer graduated from Opp High School in 1950, and worked for several years in the Opp-Micolas Cotton Mill, in the cloth room as a cloth inspector.
She was a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses and she loved her family dearly.
Mrs. Gilmer is survived by her husband of 66 years, Willie E. Gilmer; daughters and sons-in-law, Jennifer Cox and Mike and Kay Hudson and Steve; son and daughter-in-law, Mike Gilmer and Cassie; sister, Betty Tyree (Bernard); brother, Raymond Aughtman (Anita), and 8 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.
Memorial services were held at 2 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 23, 2017 with Wyatt Funeral Home directing and Chad Summers speaking.
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CARSON CITY — The Assembly backed legislation on Monday that will allow honorably discharged veterans and military personnel to get a concealed firearm permit before they turn 21.
Assembly Bill 118 would allow people falling into either category to get a permit if they are 18 to 20 years old. Currently, to get a concealed weapon permit, you must be at least 21 years old. To get the permit, applicants would need to show a military identification or their discharge records.
The measure passed 34-4. Supporters said the measure shows trust for service members and veterans.
Votes against the bill came from Assemblywoman Shannon Bilbray-Axelrod, D-Las Vegas, Assemblywoman Maggie Carlton, D-Las Vegas, Assemblywoman Olivia Diaz, D-North Las Vegas, and Assemblywoman Heidi Swank, D-Las Vegas.
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Chaminade's Thaddius Franklin (17) fumbles the ball as the American Heritage’s Nesta Silvera (99) gives chase in a game this past September. Silvera is a key UM oral commitment. AL DIAZ adiaz@miamiherald.com
John Welsh III president of Enlarging Arts Inc. hangs a large photo of Summit Lake in the area where the Summit Metro Parks is setting up a pop up nature center at the Summit Lake Reach Center. (Mike Cardew/Akron Beacon Journal)
LITTLE HITLERS: Students Demand Administrators ‘Take Action’ Against Conservative Journalists. “In an open letter to outgoing Pomona College President David Oxtoby, a group of students from the Claremont Colleges assail the president for affirming Pomona’s commitment to free speech and demand that all five colleges ‘take action’ against the conservative journalists on the staff of the Claremont Independent.”
If they do, I”m organizing a campaign to strip the Colleges of their accreditation, and I’m writing Betsy DeVos to ask that the Department of Education make them ineligable for federal student aid. Others are welcome to join me in this effort.
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The Bills have updated the condition of wide receiver Jordan Matthews after he suffered a chest injury during his first practice with the team on Sunday.
Matthews, who was acquired in a trade with the Eagles on Friday, went through the entire practice before checking in with trainers and the team announced he wouldn’t meet with reporters because he was undergoing a medical evaluation. They announced the results of that evaluation on Monday and it will be some time before Matthews takes part in his second Bills practice.
The team said Matthews has a chip fracture in his sternum and his return timeline has been pegged at week-to-week as a result.
Matthews will be able to do work in the playbook and attend meetings while he’s recovering, but the lack of time on the field with quarterback Tyrod Taylor will likely slow his immersion into a new offense. That makes him a good fit as a replacement for oft-injured Sammy Watkins, but not in the way the Bills intended.
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RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Kindergarten registration is less than one month away for many school districts in Central Virginia.
Children who will be five years old by September 30, can start kindergarten this fall, but they need to be registered in order to attend school.
Parents will need:
The child’s official, certified birth certificate or school-age affidavit in accordance with state law
Two proofs of address
School Entrance Health Form
Photo ID for parent or legal guardian
If you cannot make it on April 19, parents can call their child’s school to set up an appointment for a different day. For more information about specific registration times for each district and to download necessary forms, click here.
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Midday Daily 4' game
DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday afternoon's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Midday Daily 4" game were:
8-3-1-0
(eight, three, one, zero)
Amazon boss Jeff Bezos might be no match for two Big Apple poets. It’s been a tough year for the city’s independent book sellers — good-bye Shakespeare & Co. and...
× “Open Books” happening April 18th at Chicago’s Laugh Factory!
Curtis Flagg joins us on Pretty Late to discuss the terrific event “Open Books” happening April 18th at Chicago’s Laugh Factory. Open Books is a nonprofit social venture that provides literacy experiences for thousands of readers each year through inspiring programs and creative capitalization of books.
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Sorry for the delay on this one - it's been a... Busy weekend for me personally, so I'm only just now catching up with most of the news from the past few days. Codenamed "Zesty Zapus", Ubuntu 17.04 continues Ubuntu's proud tradition of integrating the latest and greatest open source technologies into a high-quality, easy-to-use Linux distribution.
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DAVENPORT, Iowa — Truck gets damaged after crashing into a railroad bridge on Kirkwood Boulevard.
It happened Monday afternoon, December 11th, near the intersection of Mound Street. The top of the truck was shredded off and there was damage left behind on the bridge.
Davenport Police responded to the scene. There were no reported injuries.
"If I do get it there in the air, it won't be pretty, let's put it that way,'' Gibson said of his first pitch. "You've got to do it. You get out there in honor of what's going on. … because it brings back things that have been printed in my mind about what it was like when I had the opportunity to play for them. It's a real cool thing."
WASHINGTON, April 24 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's physician Ronny Jackson will not withdraw as the nominee to head the Veterans Affairs department and will fight allegations about his conduct that surfaced ahead of a Senate confirmation hearing, a White House official said on Tuesday.
Jackson met with Trump on Tuesday after the president said he was leaving the decision up to the physician. The White House is now preparing a defense, feeling that Jackson - well liked by administration figures from both parties - was being railroaded.
"We're pushing back," the official said, speaking on condition of anonymity. (Reporting by Steve Holland and Roberta Rampton Editing by James Dalgleish)
Belgium's Nacer Chadli, second right, celebrates after scoring his third side's goal during the round of 16 match between Belgium and Japan at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Rostov Arena, in Rostov-on-Don, Russia, Monday, July 2, 2018. Rebecca Blackwell AP Photo
New Delhi [India], Feb 3 (ANI): In a bid to encourage export, the government announced that the minimum export price (MEP) for all varieties of onions will be abolished henceforth.
In an official notification, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade on Friday said the requirement of MEP on export of onions stands omitted till further orders.
It further stated that all varieties of onions can now be exported without any MEP.
The same was reiterated by Commerce Minister Suresh Prabhu, who tweeted, "The requirement of Minimum Export Price on export of onions has been removed. All varieties of onions can now be exported. We are taking all measures to promote exports of agriculture products."
Towards the end of last year, onion prices saw an all-time rise in markets, which left consumers in vain.
On a related note, the Government, in November, had fixed the MEP of onions at USD 850 per tonne, in order to maintain stock of the same in the domestic market. (ANI)
(CNN) President Donald Trump said Tuesday that his pick to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs, Dr. Ronny Jackson, "is one of the finest people I have ever met" but acknowledged he lacks experience in running a government agency.
"There's a lack of experience," he said.
Trump said he hadn't heard particular allegations against Jackson but defended him and said he was being unfairly treated by the press and Democrats.
Senate Veterans Affairs Committee members are assessing allegations from whistleblowers that have told the panel about Jackson's questionable behavior including excessive drinking and a "toxic" work environment under his leadership, according to two former White House medical staff members who have spoken with the committee.
Both sources who spoke with CNN told the committee about behavior they observed while working in the White House medical unit.
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Selena Gomez's ditching her go-to boots for a lighter shade this summer.
You saw Zendaya walk the red carpet in them at The Met, Gigi Hadid roams around NYC in them constantly, Kendall Jenner attends high-fashion functions and now the "Bad Liar" singer's joined the ranks to serve us some necessary closet inspiration for the months to come. Clearly, white boots are all the rage and it's time you bought yourself a pair.
Not only is the style of footwear versatile (Bella Hadid loves to go full retro in them while Rihanna pairs hers with baggy jeans and menswear-inspired shirts for dinner dates—see below), but they're also a great alternative from your usual black booties because of the shade's ability to reflect light instead of absorbing it (a.k.a. say goodbye to sweaty summer feet).
ERIE, Pa. (AP) – Pennsylvania State Police have gotten search warrants for two phones and a boat after a man reported his wife fell overboard into Lake Erie.
The Erie Times-News reported the developments Tuesday, after the U.S. Coast Guard called off the search for the woman late Monday.
According to search warrant affidavits 51-year-old Karen Leclair, of Albion, was on a boat with her husband when he reported she fell overboard about 1:40 p.m. Sunday.
The search warrants are for phones owned by Leclair and her husband and the boat they were on.
Police also plan to review surveillance video from the Erie-Western Pennsylvania Port Authority.
Police say Leclair’s husband told them she was sitting on a five-gallon bucket on the edge of the boat while he checked fishing nets. He told police he presumed she fell overboard.
Federal regulators are rejecting the idea of setting minimum standards for airline seats and legroom as a safety measure.
The Federal Aviation Administration said Tuesday that it saw no immediate safety issue that requires new regulations.
The FAA is responding to a group called FlyersRights, which had gone to court to prod the FAA to act.
The group says cramped planes combined with the larger size of today’s passengers means that planes can’t be evacuated in 90 seconds, as required.
The FAA turned down FlyersRights once before, but last year an appeals court ordered the FAA to take another look at the issue.
There has been plenty of speculation around Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar's future
That’s the view of former Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas who believes Ronaldo was his best ever team-mate at the Bernabeu.
There has been plenty of speculation that Neymar will return to Spain having left Barcelona for the French capital last summer.
A move for the Brazilian could potentially see the end of Ronaldo’s Madrid career, with Manchester United rumoured to be interested in bringing the Portugal star back to Old Trafford.
But Casillas believes it would be the wrong decision if Real Madrid chiefs make the switch.
The Independent Authority for Public Revenue has activated the online application allowing taxpayers to pay their dues to the state using bank cards (credit or debit) via the Taxisnet platform.
Taxpayers can now log into the www.aade.gr website with their username and password and follow the directions on screen under the “personalized information” menu to make their dues appear and select payment by card.
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President Donald Trump said he "really didn't care" about opening a portion of Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil drilling but insisted it be included in tax legislation at the urging of others.
SHANGHAI—Chinese stocks have emerged as the worst performer among major global equity markets this year, with Beijing’s battle against the country’s high debt levels and the threat of a U.S.-China trade war renewing doubts about the outlook for the world’s second-largest economy.
The weakness of Chinese shares is particularly glaring ahead of their planned inclusion in an influential global stock index in June. That move could attract hundreds of billions of dollars from index-tracking funds into the vast but often ill-functioning...
Staff Sergeant Bryan Black, 35, was killed in Niger on Oct. 4. Black was from Puyallup and was assigned to 3rd Special Force Group (Airborne) at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Courtesy Department of Defense
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Kentucky senior left tackle Cole Mosier has sustained a torn right anterior cruciate ligament that ends his Wildcats career.
The 6-foot-6, 335-pound Mosier will undergo surgery on Thursday after injuring the knee during Saturday’s scrimmage. He started 13 of 32 career games for Kentucky, including 10 in 2016. Mosier was among four returning starters on a Wildcats offensive line that blocked for a pair of 1,000-yard rushers last season.
Mosier, who walked on and earned a scholarship as a redshirt freshman, is not eligible for a sixth season. The Walton, Kentucky, native called the injury “a big blow” in a release on Monday but thanked Kentucky coaches for everything they did and providing a scholarship that he called “a dream come true.”
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The 57-year-old presenter appeared unimpressed with Noise Next Door, but of course, it was all part of Bradley’s entertaining act.
Introducing the group, Bradley said: “Now, next act by the way, I’ve worked with these guys a few times ladies and gentlemen and I didn’t actually want to have them on the show, but they wouldn’t let me have the negatives back. It’s true.”
Asking the audience to offer suggestions for what they should do, the group - who specialise in improvisation - asked for the crowd to shout out the name of a celebrity.
They said: “And finally, let’s have a celebrity ladies and gentlemen. Bradley Walsh? Bradley Walsh from everyone in the middle.
Kleinburg residents will have a new fire station to call their own in just more than a year’s time.
Ground was broken on Vaughan’s 10th station last week at 835 Nashville Rd. at Huntington Road.
The new station will measure 10,250 square feet, have three drive-through bays and living quarters for the crews on shift. It will be designed to meet LEED (leadership in energy and environmental design) silver certification standards.
Vaughan Fire and Emergency Chief Larry Bentley, who is retiring May 31 after four decades of service, the last five as chief, is looking forward to the newest station.
We’ve seen quite a few reality dating shows, but we’ve never seen a group of chicks as badd as the ones singer Trey Songz has lined up to date him.
Trey landed a reality show on the popular VH1 network called “Tremaine The Playboy.”
Hosted by the beautiful Draya Michele, Trey has 17 instahotties competing to win his TV heart.
From the looks of the trailer, it doesn’t seem like they allowed not even one basic bish on the set. Of course the show is filled with drama… Because let’s be honest, Trey looks nothing like Flava Flav, so these women are playing for keeps and the hormones are surely popping. It’s a chance to compete for Trey is a dream to most contestants.
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Canada has announced a peacekeeping effort in the West African country of Mali that includes six helicopters and some support troops.
Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland said Monday the deployment will be 12 months.
The mission will include two Chinook helicopters for airlift operations and four armed Griffon helicopters for escort purposes. The number of troops has not been determined yet.
Mali has been in turmoil since a 2012 uprising prompted mutinous soldiers to overthrow the country's president of a decade. The power vacuum that was created ultimately fueled an Islamic insurgency and a French-led war that ousted the jihadists from power in 2013. But insurgents remain active in the region.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has promised to return Canada to peacekeeping after more than a decade of dwindling participation.
SAN FRANCISCO (CBS SF) — A woman’s body was found Wednesday afternoon in a stairwell at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, according to the city.
Rachel Kagan, spokeswoman for the city’s Department of Public Health said in a statement:
The body of a woman was discovered today on the grounds of Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, in the stairway of the power plant building. It was discovered at approximately 1pm by a member of the hospital staff. The case is being investigated right now by the Department of Public Health, San Francisco Sheriff, San Francisco Police Department and San Francisco Fire Department.
No other information was immediately available. The health department was scheduled to give more details during a 4:30 pm PT press conference.
In 2013, a patient that went missing was found dead nine days later on an outdoor stairwell. The family of the woman filed a lawsuit against the city of San Francisco, which settled the suit for $3 million.
The body of a man has been discovered in Ranelagh in Dublin.
The 22 year old was found unresponsive with a head injury outside the Luas stop on Ranelagh Road at around 4.40 this morning.
He was taken to Hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
The scene has been preserved and the Coroner has been notified.
Gardai say a review of CCTV and a post mortem will determine the course of the investigation.
Police tape blocks an entrance to an apartment following a fatal fire Wednesday, July 4, 2018, in Port Arthur, Texas. (Kelsey Borza/KFDM via AP) (Associated Press)
PORT ARTHUR, Texas — A fire official says three children rescued from a burning apartment in Southeast Texas have died from their injuries.
Port Arthur Fire Marshal Paul Washburn tells KFDM television that firefighters arrived at the burning building a little after midnight Wednesday. First responders found the children and rushed them to a hospital where they were pronounced dead.
Washburn says the children were aged 2, 6 and 12.
Washburn tells The Associated Press the three children were the only ones inside the apartment when the fire broke out. He says their mother had taken another child to the hospital.
Washburn says they are investigating to determine the cause of the fire.
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I actually stopped and thought twice before posting this one, because I just know some of you are going to hate this band, because they’re, well, different. They’re a bit like Battles, but not really.
For example, the first piece in this set prominently features a hellishly out-of-tune guitar chord. I love this chord, but I understand why some might not.
The second excursion is a little like listening to Pet Sounds while nodding off after drinking a little too much. With a neighbor doing major construction work in the next apartment.
And then… there is “Dog Milk.”
A gunman has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for attempted murder, after shooting a suspected rival gang member at close range. 30-year-old Chad Greatbatch shot the victim with a 9mm pistol on 10 July 2016 in Birmingham.
An Island Health Protection Services Officer has been recognized with an International Bravery Award.
Charles Kraeling was working at the Cowichan District Hospital last July when he and his partner were paged to answer a “Code White”, a patient had a knife and was threatening staff and others in a four bed room……
Kraeling was also recognized with the provincial Award of Valour last November.
Mark King is the Manager of Protection Services for Island Health and says Kraeling was handed the International Award at a conference in Chicago last week……
King says Island Health is the only health authority in B.C. that has an in-house security team.
There are 90 full time protection services officers located in health facilities for Island Health.
FRANKFORT, Ky. — Kentucky State Parks are offering a chance to view eagles in western Kentucky.
The eagle watching weekends will be offered in January and February at Lake Barkley and Kenlake State Resort parks and Kentucky Dam Village.
The tours take place on an excursion yacht and by van. They are led by state park naturalists and staff from the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. Ticket prices for the three-hour weekend tours range from $25 to $70 a person.
Lake Barkley will have tours from Jan. 19-21. The tours at Kentucky Dam Village will be from Jan. 26-28 and Kenlake will host tours on several dates in February.
Kentucky State parks have hosted the tours for four decades.
April 28 Royal Bank Of Scotland Group Plc
* RBS says on analyst call that change in administration in U.S. means there is lack of counterparty to engage with on mortgage mis-selling talks
* RBS says on analyst call that there is no reason to think it won't resolve mortgage mis-selling case with U.S. Justice department by year-end Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting By Anjuli Davies)
Some unknown gunmen have abducted a traditional ruler in Kogi, a family source said in Lokoja on Sunday, January 1.
The monarch, the Ohi of Ajaokuta, whose name was given Isah Achuja, was returning from Lokoja, the state capital, on Saturday when his vehicle was intercepted on the Lokoja-Ajaokuta road at gunpoint and the ruler taken to an unknown destination.
A member of the royal family, who did not want his name in print, told journalists that an aide to the traditional ruler and his driver narrowly escaped being hit by the bullets of the abductors.
He said the abductors had already contacted the family and demanded a N20 million ransom.
Contacted by the News Agency of Nigeria, the State Police Command’s spokesman, Williams Aya, said the incident had not been reported to the command.
He, however, promised that police would swing into action in a bid to rescue the monarch as soon as the details of the abduction were available.
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Paris, May 30 - Italy is part of Europe and the euro and will remain so, Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Secretary-General Angel Gurria said Wednesday. Gurria was answering a question as to whether he could imagine an Italy without the euro. Gurria added that there were fears for Italy but policies should not be based on the markets. "It would be madness, we need a medium and long-term vision".
SAO PAULO (AP) — A woman believed to be the first in Brazil to ask the state for permission to end a pregnancy that did not result from a rape or involve medical issues has had an abortion — in Colombia.
Rebeca Mendes filed a case with the Supreme Court in late November seeking to have an abortion when she was six weeks pregnant, but the court rejected her request.
While waiting for a decision on another petition, Mendes traveled to Colombia last week. She told The Associated Press on Monday that she had an abortion there.
Her decision to have an abortion ends her involvement in a case that garnered national headlines in Brazil and sought to push back against restrictive abortion laws.
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An International Fund for Animal Welfare marine mammal rescue and research team performed a necropsy on a young minke whale that stranded and died in Wellfleet on Wednesday, according to organization spokeswoman Kerry Branon.The male whale was spotted swimming in Wellfleet Harbor on Wednesday, but stranded and then died shortly after the team began to provide care, Branon said.Researchers are investigating the animal's cause of death and its condition.Minke whales are common with a population that is believed to top a million individuals, and frequently seen in waters around Cape Cod. They can grow to up to 33 feet long and weigh up to 10 tons, according to the American Cetacean Society.
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — A female stunt driver has died after a motorcycle crash on a set for the movie “Deadpool 2” in downtown Vancouver, police said Monday.
The driver’s name was not immediately released.
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Witness Sharmina Kermalli said she had just walked into a Starbucks next door to where the accident happened when she heard a loud crash. She ran out of the coffee shop and saw glass still falling on the body of the woman.
A crumpled motorcycle was seen lying on its side at the location of the accident near Vancouver’s waterfront.
Police said officers were at the scene and investigators with WorkSafeBC, the provincial workplace safety agency, were also looking into the crash.
Deadpool, a Marvel Comics superhero, is played by Vancouver-born actor Ryan Reynolds.
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BEREA, Ohio -- The dictionary defines the word titan as a person of enormous strength, power and influence.
And one day, the students at this week's Cool School could be influencing our world.
Fox 8's Tracy McCool takes us to Berea Midpark High School to show us why the titans are learning more inside and outside the classroom.
Watch the video above for more.
The Barboursville Village Council meets the first and third Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. in the Barboursville Community Center.
COLORADO SPRINGS — Officials in Colorado have renewed an agreement to hold inmates for federal immigration authorities despite a legal challenge.
The El Paso County commissioners unanimously approved a one-year extension of the deal with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Tuesday.
The American Civil Liberties Union sued to try to stop the program on behalf of two men who were held for ICE after they posted bond. Earlier this year, a judge ordered them released as the lawsuit is considered.
Sheriff Bill Elder has criticized ICE for not stepping in to provide legal support. However, The Gazette reports that he says the agreement is still a “value tool” to hold people in the country illegally who have been charged with a crime.
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Former UCLA star Lonzo Ball pokes fun at his dad’s outspoken nature in a commercial released in advance of Father’s Day and next week’s NBA Draft.
The Foot Locker commercial begins with likely lottery picks Jonathan Isaac, De’Aaron Fox and Jayson Tatum discussing examples of how their dads have supported them. Then it shows Ball saying “of course there’s that big day when your dad berates your high school coach in front of an entire crowd for not getting you enough touches.”
Later in the commercial, Ball references LaVar Ball’s debates with ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith and proclamations that Lonzo already is better than 2014-15 and 2015-6 NBA MVP Stephen Curry.
Ball is expected to be one of the top picks in the June 22 draft in Brooklyn, New York.
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In this photo illustration, a phone displays the Uber ride-hailing app on Sept. 22, 2017, in London.
ATHENS, Ga. - A man posing as an Uber driver at the University of Georgia is charged with rape and sexual battery.
Police say a 21-year-old student got into the minivan of 53-year-old Emerson Redd outside a downtown Athens club early Friday thinking it was the Uber she had called.
She got suspicious when she saw it was missing a GPS device, so she took pictures of the driver and demanded to be let out when he touched her inappropriately. The driver let her go. But about an hour later, police say, Redd picked up another university student and raped her.
Athens-Clarke County Police Capt. Jerry Saulters says the first victim alerted officers after police posted a notice about the rape on Facebook.
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In case you missed the memo, your favorite anger-prone doorman is now the proud dad of a little boy: Louis "Lewbert" Sline (Jeremy Rowley) from iCarly welcomed a baby earlier this year with wife Danielle Morrow, who played iCarly fan turned kidnapper Nora Dershlit.
Back in March, Morrow posted a pic of her newborn's hand resting atop Rowley's with the caption, "My boys like to start the day off with a high-five." On Sunday (April 16), she shared another pic of her son, this time featuring more than just his tiny hand.
Less than a year old, and he's already become a meme — and too precious for his own good. We're glad to see he hasn't inherited his dad's huge (fake) pimple, a.k.a. Lewbert's trademark look. Small blessings.
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Construction will begin on a major new development in the heart of Limerick this morning.
The Gardens building aims to provide 750 jobs once it is completed.
As the Civil & Structural Engineer PUNCH is proud to see construction begin for the Gardens International Office Development in Limerick. pic.twitter.com/U5KA5gd1ST — PUNCH Consulting (@PUNCHConsulting) April 13, 2017
The project is part of the Limerick 2030 programme driving investment and jobs in the region.
Laura Ryan from Limerick City and County Council says they hope it will help rejuvenate the mid-west.
"It's really a catalyst for a new era of growth for Limerick as this is part of a wider programme to transform Limerick into a dynamic living and working city capable of competing with some of the best destinations in Europe," she said.
"Limerick really is rejuvenated, it's attracting a lot of international attention and now we'll be able to offer what FDI [foreign direct investment] and business investors are mostly looking for."
Five things to know about new TCU AD Jeremiah Donati
Jeremiah Donati will replace current TCU athletic director Chris Del Conte when he leaves for Texas. Here are five things to know about the man already serving as Del Conte's right-hand man for Horned Frog Athletics.
The music video for "Boombayah," K-pop band Black Pink's debut song, has reached over 200 million views on YouTube, according to the group's agency Monday.
The song, released in August of last year, reached the milestone on Sunday evening, YG Entertainment said, marking the single-largest YouTube view count for a debut song by any K-pop artist.
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Three other songs by Black Pink -- "Playing with Fire," "Whistle" and "As If It's Your Last" -- have also been viewed more than 100 million times on the video-sharing platform.The four-member girl group, which includes a Thai member named Lisa, made its debut with "Square One" in August of 2016 and became last year's breakout rookie star. It is YG's first girl group in seven years after the now-disbanded 2NE1.Black Pink is set to make its Japanese debut Aug. 30. (Yonhap)
Accused NSA Leaker Reality Winner Denied Bail Again
Law360, Washington (October 6, 2017, 4:03 PM EDT) -- A Georgia federal judge Thursday shot down a request from a former government contractor accused of leaking national defense information to an online media outlet for release on bail pending her trial for violations of the Espionage Act, saying she poses a danger to national security and a significant flight risk.
Reality Leigh Winner, a 25-year-old former Pluribus International Corp. linguist, who is accused of improperly accessing top-secret information from a government facility and sharing it with an online media outlet, had sought to overturn a...
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The provincial government has finally settled with the Corporation des services d’ambulance on contracts allowing them to operate as part of the Quebec health ministry.
Quebec Health Minister Gaétan Barrette made the announcement in a statement made public Monday. The corporation covers ambulance companies outside the Montreal and Laval areas.
Last October, the government reached an agreement with the Coalition québécoise des entreprises ambulancières. Both agreements contain the same conditions.
Outside Montreal and Laval ambulance services are provided by a companies that receive government funding to operate. The sticking point on negotiations was based on an increase of resources to maintain the level of service required.
The Quebec government recently announced that 22 extra vehicles and $28.2 million would be used to increase ambulance services.
A big start to the year for the San Antonio housing market.
New figures show total sales, average and median price all increased solidly over the first quarter of 2016.
In fact, the average price of a home in San Antonio right now stands at just over $240,000.
“That’s a 5% increase over the first quarter of last year” San Antonio Board of Realtors Chair Yvette Allen told KTSA News, adding “We basically had a 3% increase in the first quarter of total sales.
While prices continue to climb, Allen said folks really aren’t getting priced out of getting a home.
“We continue to see the most popular price point is under $199,000–that’s about 50% of our market” Allen said.
However, she does caution the market is a seller’s one right now–so you’ll have to be prepared to act fast if your shopping for a home.
“If you find a house that you absolutely love, you really can’t go home and sleep on it and call your realtor the next day… you have to be prepared to make an offer” Allen said.
× The John Williams Show Full Podcast 03.19.18: Daniel Biss and Governor Rauner, Loyola University in the NCAA, weird airplane stories
Today, we celebrate the Loyola University Ramblers Saturday win in the NCAA tournament, and John chats with Loyola Athletic Director Steve Watson. Plus, gubernatorial candidate Daniel Biss responds to ads by J.B. Pritzker’s campaign. John plays back a segment from his Saturday show, during which a listener shared a disturbing airplane story. Finally, John checks in with Governor Bruce Rauner, just a day ahead of the primary election. He is the last this round to participate in responding to ads targeting his campaign.
Bureau of Meteorology Geraldton. Picture: The Geraldton Guardian, Gavin Box, The Geraldton Guardian
The top temperature in Geraldton today was 40.7 degrees at 1.24pm, according to the Bureau of Meteorology.
A duty observer at the bureau joked that a cool change had since arrived, with the temperature dropping to 37.7 degrees at 2.30pm.
Today was the second hottest day this month.
On March 13, the temperature reached 41.6 degrees.
Temperatures have reached 40 degrees or above on three days this month, compared to one day for March 2017.
The bureau is forecasting temperatures in the mid to low 30s for the next six days.
Two years in the making, Bosnian singer Amira Medunjanin’s Damar is a powerful album full of emotion and relatable themes such as longing, sorrow and hope. Medunjanin presents songs of yearning that feel intimate. She sings songs of secret love and sublimated melancholy, using the power of song and music to cope and heal, much like American blues singers. She will only ever sing what can truly move her. “They have to move me, and touch me in a certain way,” Medunjanin said. Even if one does not understand the language, one can feel the passion and sentiment through her voice and the music.
× Dr. John Joyce to make ‘major announcement’ regarding candidacy for 13th District seat tonight
BLAIR COUNTY — Dr. John Joyce, a lifetime Blair County resident, will make what his campaign calls “a major announcement” regarding his candidacy for Pennsylvania’s 13th Congressional District at an event at 6 p.m. tonight, according to a press release issued by his campaign.
The announcement will take place at Best Way Pizza, 8727 Woodbury Pike, East Freedom, and is open to the public.
Joyce, a Republican, is running for a seat in the new district, which covers Adams County, Franklin County and Parts of Cumberland County.
Leers Weinzapfel Associates, Modus Studio, Mackey Mitchell Architects Cutting down forests is the last thing most people think of when they hear about "going green."
But at the University of Arkansas, a wooden dorm building is showing that it's possible. Called the Stadium Drive Residence Halls, the 202,027-square-foot building is the first large-scale mass timber building of its kind in the U.S.
Timber, it turns out, is an eco-friendly alternative to steel and cement. It's causing waves in the design and construction worlds, and some architects think there could be a timber revolution of the same sort that happened with steel and concrete at the turn of the 20th century.
The dorm is a dream for college students and sustainability enthusiasts alike. Here's why buildings like Stadium Drive might be the future of design:
March 29 Reliq Health Technologies Inc
* Reliq Health Technologies corporate update
* Secured contract with Paz Home Health in Mcallen ; expected to generate over $6 million in annual revenue by 2018
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Clear Fork, WV WVVA-TV James Monroe will have to make another long road trip this Friday. The Mavericks are in the middle of a 4 game road swing, but they are getting better with each mile gained on the road.
NHL preview: Penguins chase history, everyone else chases them And so they will be going for an historic three in a row … no, not the Penguins, who have captured two straight Stanley Cups, but the Capitals, who have...
Devils preview: Will young core spur improvement after hitting bottom? The Devils got the payoff for being the worst team in the Eastern Conference last season (and tied for the third-worst team in the league), earning themselves the No. 1...
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ASPEN, Colo. (AP) — Injured Olympic halfpipe champion Iouri Podladtchikov tweeted a picture of himself in a hospital gown along with the message "I am doing OK," after a scary wreck at the Winter X Games.
The snowboarder known as the I-Pod has a broken nose, but scans showed no signs of brain or neck trauma.
In one tweet, posted late Monday, he says: "Thank you so much for all the messages. I am so sorry for the mess of yesterday. I am doing OK."
He made no mention of whether he'll be able to compete at the Olympics. The men's halfpipe contest starts Feb. 13, and most snowboarders are heading to South Korea this weekend.
Podladtchikov's face slammed hard into the halfpipe Sunday night as he was landing a trick and he had to be taken off on a stretcher.
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MOUNT OLIVE, N.J. (AP) — Multiple people including at least three police officers have been hospitalized with carbon monoxide poisoning in New Jersey.
Police were called to a home in Mount Olive Monday night after several residents were found unconscious.
The residents and at least three police officers were taken to area hospitals. Their conditions were not immediately available.
The cause of the elevated levels of carbon monoxide remains under investigation.
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As groups of friends and families flock to the nearest beach to bask in the beautiful weather we are having, we tend to forget about the poor craytors working around the clock cutting silage.
With some spending at least 100+ in tractors/fields in the sweltering heat, the job can somewhat take its toll.
But whatever the weather, 92-year-old farmer from Nebraska has found a way to make the task a hand a lot easier for himself.
Jim Schippert has designed and built a motorized lift to help him up into this cab during harvest season.
His proud grandson, Jimmy uploaded a video of the contraption in action earlier this month and so far, it’s been watched over 360K times.
Eau Claire (WQOW) - A local fraternal organization is celebrating Flag Day one toy soldier at a time.
Jay Dorsey, a 1988 Regis High School graduate, put together a 100 pound display of the American flag made up of more than 4,500 red, white and blue toy soldiers.
It took Dorsey roughly 120 hours to complete, painting and gluing every single soldier. Dorsey's father, who is an Elks Club member, said he is very proud of his son's hard work.
"I'm a very proud daddy of a son who is a gifted artist and good spirit, recognized Flag Day here at the Elks,” said, John Dorsey, a life member of Elk Lodge 402.
You don't have to be a member of the Elk Lodge to see the amazing display. You can stop by The Elks Club, located at 3411 Stein Boulevard in Eau Claire, on weekdays after 2:00 p.m. through July 4.
WASHINGTON— Former Republican presidential candidate and U.S. Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole is home from the hospitalized. On September 13, doctors hospitalized the 94-year-old Dole at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center outside Washington, D.C. for low blood pressure
Dole’s wife, former North Carolina Sen. Elizabeth Dole, tweeted a request for prayers. He then tweeted that he hopes to be home in a few days, “sipping a cosmo.”
Happy to be home. Cheers to all the well wishers, care givers and staff at Walter Reed for taking good care of me. #cosmotime pic.twitter.com/BSpkuP0Hiu — Senator Bob Dole (@SenatorDole) October 5, 2017
Welcome home Bob, with barks and hugs! – EHD pic.twitter.com/9z4VEOT6sI — Dole Foundation (@DoleFoundation) October 5, 2017
Dole served in Congress for 35 years. He left the Senate in 1996 for his campaign against President Bill Clinton. Congress recently voted to award him a Congressional Gold Medal.
Jury rules that DJ groped Taylor Swift
This was definitely a case of Swift justice. Pop star Taylor Swift won $1 and long-awaited vindication as a Denver jury Monday decided that a radio host groped her during a pre-concert photo-op four years ago. More…
The legendary former Mossad agent who led the operation to capture Holocaust mastermind Adolf Eichmann has expressed surprising support for the nationalist Alternative for Germany party.
The 91-year-old Rafi Eitan says in a video statement on his Facebook page Saturday that Israel appreciates the party's "attitude toward Judaism" and looks for them to also "become an alternative to Europe."
The party, AfD, won 12.6 percent of the vote in Germany's September election to win seats in parliament for the first time and become the country's third-biggest party. Its leaders have expressed anti-Semitic statements and played down the crimes of the Nazi regime.
Eitan, a former Israeli Cabinet minister, appeared to endorse the party's hard-line toward Muslim immigrants.
Israel's ambassador to Germany, Jeremy Issacharoff, condemned Eitan's statement as "sad and shameful."
NEW YORK (AP) — Police say a man has been shot in the ankle near the Barclays Center in New York City after an argument.
Police say the shooting happened around 2:30 p.m. Wednesday outside a shopping center across the street from the Brooklyn arena, where the NBA’s Brooklyn Nets and the NHL’s New York Islanders play and the site of concerts and other events.
Police were searching for two men involved in the altercation. No one else was injured.
The victim was taken to a nearby hospital in stable condition.
AUSTIN (AP) – A staffer for U.S. Rep. Roger Williams was among those shot and wounded when a gunman opened fire on a congressional baseball practice, and Williams himself hurt his ankle – but the other three Republican Texas congressmen attending weren’t injured. Williams, of Austin, identified the victim via Twitter as legislative correspondent Zack Barth. He said Barth “is receiving medical attention but is doing well and is expected to make a full recovery.” Also at practice were U.S. Reps. Joe Barton, Kevin Brady and Mike Conaway. Barton later said Williams hurt his ankle and is now using a walking boot. A gunman identified as James T. Hodgkinson opened fire shortly after 7 a.m. and top House Republican, Steve Scalise of Louisiana, was among those injured. Hodgkinson was fatally shot by police.
Roy police are looking for an 89-year-old man who has dementia after he hadn't been seen since Wednesday morning.
Ivan Ward Courtney was last seen leaving his house and getting into his silver 1992 Toyota pickup truck, according to Roy police.
The truck has military and police stickers in the windows, police said.
Courtney is 5'8" with gray hair and blue eyes, according to police, and was last seen wearing a maroon plaid button-up shirt and jeans.
Anyone who locates Ivan or his vehicle can contact dispatch at 801-629-8221.
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WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is allowing more employers to opt out of providing no-cost birth control to women for religious and moral reasons.
The administration has issued a long-expected revision to Obama-era rules. The rules require most companies to provide birth control as preventive care for women, at no additional cost. Under the Affordable Care Act, preventive services are supposed to be free of charge to employees and their dependents.
The Trump administration’s revision issued Friday expands a religious exemption that previously applied to houses of worship, religiously affiliated nonprofit groups, and closely-held private companies.
The share of women employees paying their own money for birth control pills has plunged to under 4 percent, from 21 percent, since contraception became a covered preventive health benefit, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation.
× Oklahoma ex-teacher convicted of child sex abuse
VINITA, Okla. – A northeast Oklahoma jury has convicted a former teacher of sexually abusing an 8-year-old student.
The Tulsa World reports that the Craig County jury convicted 49-year-old Ronald Manners of one count of child sexual abuse.
Manners was a Vinita elementary school teacher whose wife ran a day care at the couple’s home.
Prosecutors say Manners orchestrated an opportunity to be alone with an 8-year-old girl in May 2015 by telling her mother to drop her off at the day care while his wife was away on a trip.
The child disclosed the abuse and indecent proposals to her mother and authorities. Vinita police arrested Manners about a month later.
Jurors have recommended a 25-year sentence for Manners. He’s being held in the Craig County jail until his July 9 sentencing.
March 19 (Reuters) - Gt Capital Holdings Inc:
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Police: Man gets ecstacy pills delivered to P.O. Box
LINCOLN, Mass. (AP) — Police say a Massachusetts man had a package of ecstasy pills delivered from Europe to his post office box.
The Boston Globe reports police arrested the 26-year-old Lincoln man Saturday when he tried to pick up the package. The man is facing a charge of possession with intent to distribute.
Police say the Department of Homeland Security first intercepted the package.
The Department of Homeland Security could not be reached for further comment. Lincoln police were also unavailable for further comment.
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A day after more than 160,000 Northern California residents were evacuated as the the Oroville Dam spillway was on the verge of failure, Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom said the events should be a wake-up call to the state about deferred maintenance. "When you talk about small cities that have been evacuated ... ultimately it could have been avoided," Newsom said Monday while visiting the Yolo County Fairgrounds, one of several evacuation centers.
On March 16, 2018, Betty Kamm (nee Schulim), devoted wife of the late Solomon Kamm; loving mother of Miriam (Scott) MacDonald and Samuel (Karen) Kamm; adored grandmother of Sean and Andrew MacDonald, Jennifer and Jared Kamm. Services at SOL LEVINSON & BROS., INC., 8900 Reisterstown Road, at Mount Wilson Lane, on Sunday, March 18, at 10 a.m. Interment at Baltimore Hebrew Cemetery, Berrymans Lane. Please omit flowers. Contributions in her memory may be sent to the charity of your choice. In mourning at 7533 Stream Crossing Road, Baltimore, MD 21209.
unique on aix-en-provence, in a recent luxury residence drowned in the middle of the greenery but 5 minutes walk from shops, apartment benefits great luxuries, reception of + 60 m2 and kitchen overlooking a huge covered terrace of 72 m2 opening like a painting on Sainte Victoire, 4 bedrooms opening onto a second terrace, 2 bathrooms, laundry, double garages in the basement completes this rare place.
Authorities say they have identified a woman who was killed in an accident involving a drunk driver on Highway 17 in Mount Pleasant.
The Charleston County Coroner's Office identified the victim as 25-year-old Kimeyata Linder. She was pronounced dead at 3:34 a.m. at MUSC.
Charlton R. Griffith was arrested and charged with felony DUI Wednesday after a wreck on Highway 17 at Ira Road caused the death of another driver.
Mt. Pleasant Police responded to the scene a little after 2 a.m. Wednesday.
According to Public Information Officer Chip Googe, a 4-door sedan was stopped at a red light on Highway 17 in front of Wando Crossing when an SUV rear-ended it.
The driver of the sedan died as a result of the crash.
The collision is still under investigation.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Waterfront Philippines Inc
* Quarterly operating revenue 445.6 million pesos versus 515.1 million pesos
* Quarterly net income attributable to parent equity holder 97.8 million pesos versus 121 million pesos Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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* Lifeway Foods Inc announces results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2017
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No signs of a pattern change for Monday’s solar eclipse.
Early model indications are in – there will likely be at least 50% coverage of cloud cover in the sky Monday afternoon.
BEYOND THAT, it is still simply too early to tell if clouds will be more widespread and/or if they will lead to any heavy rain.
The fact the 100% totality will occur after 2 PM in our area almost guarantees some clouds around, but let’s hope for some drier air and thus, fewer clouds!
Stay tuned as we fine tune this ever-important forecast!
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CAIRO - Egypt's army on Tuesday announced the release of 13 Egyptians kidnapped in eastern Libya, which has been plagued by chaos and security problems since 2011. Army spokesman Colonel Tamer al-Rifai said in a statement the 13 "were abducted by an armed criminal group in the Ajdabiya region". The statement said their liberation had been made possible by "coordination with the general command of the Libyan army", without elaborating. The Libyan National Army is loyal to Marshal Khalifa Haftar, the strongman in eastern Libya and a rival of Fayez al-Sarraj, leader of the Tripoli-based and internationally recognised national unity government.
Leave it to Gigi Hadid to walk out of the house in jeans and a slashed hoodie and make all her fans smile. While the supermodel's definitely into monogrammed clothing, she often opts for graphic prints or slogan tops that feel just as personal — even without her own name on them. Her latest Nickelodeon Studios sweatshirt is an excellent example.
As soon as we saw it, we thought back to simple Saturday mornings of Rocket Power and Cap'n Crunch. (Thanks, Gigi). Her piece, while casual, is also one of those items we now have to have, just to jazz up our own street style every once in a while. Scroll to see how Gigi elevated her look with the miniature Stalvey bag she's been toting all week and Stuart Weitzman Clingy booties, then shop for a few inspired throwback designs to add to your closet.
With passenger rail service slated to arrive by the end of the year work began yesterday on the Amtrak platform. It comes with a traffic pattern change as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports
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Last night, April 23rd, marked the sixth annual Metallica Night at AT&T Park with the San Francisco Giants. Members of the band were on hand to start things off right with the National Anthem and first pitch, sticking around all night to cheer on the team against the Washington Nationals. Watch Lars Ulrich throw the first pitch in this video from NBC Sports:
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ATLANTA (AP) — More than a week after the Falcons fell victim to the biggest comeback in Super Bowl history, an Atlanta zoo has named a cockroach after Patriots quarterback Tom Brady.
Zoo Atlanta says on its Facebook page that it had a bet with Rhode Island’s Roger Williams Park Zoo that called for the loser to name a baby animal after the winning team’s star quarterback. Both zoos figured the loser would be pretty bitter about the game, so they agreed the animal in question would be a Madagascar hissing cockroach.
The zoo introduced a whole family of cockroaches in a video Monday, including a tiny Tom Brady.
Brady and the Patriots came back from a 25-point deficit to defeat Atlanta 34-28 in overtime to win the team’s fifth Super Bowl title.
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Jaren Handy visited LSU for the first time March 3 and he committed to the Tigers before he left Baton Rouge. That commitment did not last long.
The 6-foot-4, 260 pound defensive end out of New Augusta (Miss.) Perry Central decommitted from LSU March 15 and he feels better now that he is an uncommitted prospect again.
"I just acted on things too fast," said Handy. "It was hard to decommit and it was very tough to tell the LSU I was decommitting, but I had to get it off my mind.
"I had been praying on it asking God to show me a sign and I just needed to do it. I still like LSU. They are still one of my top schools, but this has been heavy on my mind and I just committed too quickly.
"I feel a lot more relaxed now that I am back open and am not thinking about it all of the time."
Y Antas Khan, a former BJP intending candidate for 30-Lilong A/C has quit BJP party today.
Speaking to media persons at his Lilong Haoreibi Mayai Leikai residence, Y Antas Khan pointed out that he has sent in his resignation letter as he is not satisfied with the party’s conduct.
“I also decided to quit the party because of the wishes and advice of my supporters”, the former Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha State vice president said.
He said, “I believed that the party was a secular one and would think for the youth, but I was wrong. It seems like they are forming their own gang and giving the tickets accordingly”.
Replying to a query, Antas Khan said that he has not yet decided which party to join adding that he would act according to the people’s wishes. Antas further assured that he would still contest the coming election. “I will try to double the work which I have done for the people of the A/C”, he said at the meeting which was participated by people from different polling stations of Lilong A/C.
The Argentina star next faces an uphill task to get his side into the semi-finals of the Champions League after losing the quarter final first-leg 3-0 to Juventus.
He wrote for Sky Sports : "Barcelona have conceded seven goals in the last three games and Lionel Messi had to rescue them again against Real Sociedad.
Lionel Messi hasn't been at his best all season
"He is only two goals away from 500 and when you consider that's from 575 games, it is truly unbelievable.
"He is still averaging more than a goal per game even though he's not a striker anymore. It's an extraordinary season but nobody will notice if Barcelona end it trophyless.
"But when I saw him walk onto the pitch at the weekend, I saw someone who didn't appear to be enjoying the team performances or the style of play."
A 53-year-old woman’s body was in a Clairview area home early Monday morning. Edmonton police are treating the death as suspicious. Sarah Kraus reports.
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On the same day he was dealing with an apparently leaked toxicology report that listed the drugs found in his system when he was arrested on a DUI charge, Tiger Woods had a much more pleasant experience at dinner, joining PGA champion Justin Thomas, according to this tweet.
Got to have a great dinner with the PGA champion @JustinThomas34 and his family and friends. pic.twitter.com/QwVo5aJ0bg — Tiger Woods (@TigerWoods) August 15, 2017
No word on where the meeting took place. Thomas lives in Jupiter, Fla.; Woods in adjacent Hobe Sound. The most likely venue: Woods' restaurant, The Woods, in Jupiter. For Woods, it was an opportunity to reconnect with the Wannamaker Trophy, which he won four times (1999, 2000, 2006 and 2007). For Thomas, who topped the field on Sunday at Quail Hollow, it was an opportunity to show off his first major hardware of any kind.
Trump to Emmanuel Macron We're Great Pals, Huh? Lemme Get That Dandruff, Bro
President Trump Wipes Off Dandruff From Emmanuel Macron's Jacket
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President Trump and Emmanuel Macron are so tight, they have no problem wiping the dirt off each other's shoulder in front of cameras ... or dandruff, for that matter.
Trump was hosting the French President and his wife, Brigitte, at the White House Tuesday for policy talks between the two countries, and at one point in the Oval Office, Trump got a little handsy with Manny ... flicking off some apparent dandruff that had built up on his jacket.
It's funny for another reason, too. DT was touting the fact that the media was reporting on his and Macron's tight relationship ... which for once he said wasn't "fake news."
Hard to imagine Trump's brush-off was anything but a subtle power move.
Of course, no meeting is complete without Trump's signature handshake ... and it appears 45 has significantly cut down on the shake's length since last year.
UNITED NATIONS, April 5 Russia said former U.S. President Barack Obama's threat of military action if a "red line" was crossed and chemical weapons were used in Syria had provoked such attacks.
"That decision served as a starting point for future provocations by terrorists and extremist structures with the use of chemical weapons, they sought to discredit the official Damascus regime and to create a pretext for the use of military force against a sovereign state," Deputy Russian U.N. Ambassador Vladimir Safronkov told the U.N. Security Council. (Reporting by Michelle Nichols; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
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Police say five buses are being sent to shelter residents of the 17-storey building at Mornelle Court and Morningside Avenue.
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Argentine great Diego Maradona said England perpetrated a "monumental robbery" in their World Cup victory over Colombia and accused referee Mark Geiger of not being up to such a game.
Maradona, notorious in England for his famous 'Hand of God' goal at the 1986 tournament, said the American official should have penalised Harry Kane rather than give a penalty for a foul by Colombia's Carlos Sanchez during Tuesday's knockout match
"Today I saw a monumental robbery on the pitch... a fatal mistake for a whole country," he said of the incident that put England 1-0 ahead in the second half.
There's no precipitation in the forecast for this humid Monday but there appears to be a chance of it Tuesday, so get outside and enjoy the lack of rain while you can.
A high of 26 C is expected Monday, feeling more like 31 with the humidity, under mixed skies. There's a very high UV index of eight.
Monday night is expected to bring partly cloudy skies and a low of 15 C.
More mixed skies are expected Tuesday with a 30 per cent chance of showers in the afternoon and the risk of a thunderstorm. The high will be about 26 C again, feeling like 30 with the humidity.
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Test vice-captain David Warner has sent a scare through the Australian camp after being felled by a bouncer in an intra-squad match in Darwin on Tuesday.
The opener was struck by paceman Josh Hazlewood after missing an attempted hook shot on the second day of a three-day practice game.
Though shaken, Warner quickly got back to his feet before walking off the field unaided for treatment.
It's believed the ball missed his helmet and struck him on the side of his neck. It is unclear if Warner, who was having his neck iced, will return to the crease.
Australia is in Darwin for a training camp before flying to Bangladesh on Friday for the two-Test tour.
Steve Smith's men are due to play a warm-up game in Bangladesh before the first Test starts on Sunday week in Mirpur.
More to come.
Bledsoe contributed 13 points (5-15 FG, 1-8 3Pt, 2-3 FT), eight assists, three rebounds, two steals and two blocks across 35 minutes in Monday's 124-117 loss to the Cavaliers.
After shooting the three at nearly a 50 percent clip over the past three contests, Bledsoe came crashing back down to Earth Monday night, connecting on just one of his eight attempts from deep. The good news is he kept up his high assist rate of late, as he has now collected eight or more assists in four of his last five games. As long as he can stay consistent as a passer, the scoring will come and go, making Bledsoe a valuable asset to the Bucks.
Srinagar March 19 (KMS): In occupied Kashmir, an extra-ordinary meeting of Jammu and Kashmir Peoples League (JKPL) was held, today, in Srinagar under its party Chairman, Mukhtar Ahmad Waza.
During the meeting different issues were discussed including the present prevailing situation of the territory.
The JKPL Chairman, Mukhtar Ahmad Waza, while speaking on the occasion urged party members to make Peoples League stronger by conveying its message to every nook and corner of Kashmir.
He said that Kashmir dispute should be resolved through meaningful tripartite dialogue or through implementation of UN resolutions.
As long as the lingering dispute is not resolved in accordance with the aspirations of Kashmiri people, peace will remain a dream in South Asia, he maintained.
The other members who participated in the meeting include Jaffar Kashmiri, Engineer Fayaz, Nisar Rather, Yawar Ahmad and Mohammad Adil.
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“The racism and deadly violence in Charlottesville is unacceptable but there is a better way to remove these monuments,” Gov. Roy Cooper, a Democrat, said via Twitter on Monday evening. A 2015 state law prohibits the removal of any “object of remembrance” on public property that “commemorates an event, a person, or military service that is part of North Carolina’s history” without legislative approval.
This map, included in Town of Bluffton documents, shows the location and construction phasing for a 365-home neighborhood adjacent to May River High School. Town leaders approved a master plan for the community earlier this week. Town of Bluffton
By Adam Studzinski
NORMAL – Normal is planning to resurface the roadway under the railroad bridge on Division Street.
City Manager Mark Peterson explained the project will somewhat coincide with some high speed rail construction on the bridge.
“There’s a sidewalk under there that gets a fair amount of pedestrian traffic that will also be replaced as part of this project” he said.
Peterson said the project should be completed by the summer.
“If you’ve been on that street recently, you know it needs some work,” Peterson said.
The Town Council will vote Tuesday on a $190,557 contract for the work with Rowe Construction.
Adam Studzinski can be reached at adam.studzinski@cumulus.com.
Winchester city centre will soon welcome a Turtle Bay restaurant on St. George Street.
The opening of the Caribbean restaurant and bar is set to be on January 21st and will enable the creation of more than 50 jobs. Last week, interviews were conducted for staff positions.
The site was formerly occupied by Toni & Guy salon for more than 20 years but the hair salon moved out last year, leaving the place vacant. The place underwent a £800,000 transformation.
A spokesman of the new Turtle Bay said:
Welcoming and sociable, Turtle Bay on St. George Street will have its own bespoke design, making it unique to Winchester. One of Turtle Bay’s most ambitious transformations, the restaurant will be a contemporary and smart take on the Caribbean, featuring an open street kitchen and an impressive island ‘beach shack’ bar.
The chain has already 35 restaurants nationwide include one in Southampton which opened in 2011, enabling students to enjoy jerk chicken and two-for-one cocktails during happy hours.
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WASHINGTON — New federal data show that black students continue to be expelled and suspended from school much more frequently than their white peers.
The report released by the Education Department on Tuesday is likely to add to an already tense national debate about what causes such racial disparities. Civil rights groups believe that racial bias is at play and insist that federal protections are necessary. Other experts say that imposing discipline restrictions on schools causes chaos in classrooms.
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos is considering scrapping Obama-era rules that were meant to counter those disparities.
Data shows that while black students represented 8 per cent of all enrolled students in 2015-2016, they accounted for 25 per cent of suspensions. Black girls made up 8 per cent of all students and 14 per cent of suspensions.
The son of Manipur's former education minister has died under mysterious circumstances after falling from the second floor of a restaurant in south Delhi's Hauz Khas area, police said on Sunday.Siddharth, 19, was the son of former education minister of Manipur M Okendru, they said.Around 4:10 PM on Saturday, the police were informed that a man fell from the second floor of a restaurant, said a senior police officer.He was rushed to a nearby hospital where he died during treatment, he said.Siddharth's sister has alleged a foul play in the incident.So far, the police have not found any eyewitnesses.They were scanning the CCTV footage to determine the sequence of events that led to his death.
A WOMAN with terminal cancer has set up a fundraising page to help her achieve her dream of going to Italy.
Maureen Hunter, who used to live in Southsea and the Havant area, was diagnosed with terminal cancer in her liver earlier this year.
The 67-year-old is now raising money to achieve her life-long dream of going to Venice or Rome.
Due to her health condition, the travel insurance is too costly for her pay for herself.
Maureen said: ‘This will be my last holiday with my husband who has Alzheimer’s disease. I hope to raise enough to go as our insurance are more than £600.
‘I have never asked for help of any kind and I have had times of struggling.
‘I am usually the one who is happy to help other people.
‘I wouldn’t ask but it is a dream I wish to come true before my health stops me fulfilling it.’
Maureen, who now lives in Salisbury, is hoping to go before November.
To donate visit gofundme.com/my-funeral-expenses-i-am-terminal.
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French President, Mr. Emmanuel Macron yesterday urged political and business leaders in Nigeria and other African countries to continue to take initiatives that would develop the continent.
He stressed the need to promote entrepreneurship and innovation in the continent, saying “if Africa doesn’t succeed, France and Europe will never succeed.”
He said Africans should endeavour to change the narrative about the continent, adding that Africa should not allow other continents to decide its future.
Macron said this during an interactive session organised by the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), in Lagos.
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Tuesday, February 14, 2017 – Weather forecast update at 4pm:
A weather system will advance into our region Tuesday night and Wednesday with bands of precip.
Freezing levels will be between 2000m and 2500m on Wednesday. Expect a wintery mix. Some areas may see the possibility of freezing rain as many parts of the Southern Interior remains near 0C at the surface but warmer air is pushing in at the upper levels.
Sleet will also be a possibility Wednesday and Thursday morning. The precip will taper off by Thursday night.
Signs point to a break on Friday but the weekend looks unsettled with the potential for another system to track into the region from the South.
Wednesday’s daytime high range: 0 to +6
We will have the rest of your weather details coming up at 5 and 6:30 and 11pm – Hope you can join us!
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A mother and her son stands on a rooftop as they celebrate the New Year countdown of 2017 on Dec. 31, 2016, in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Fireworks illuminate the city's skyline during New Year's Eve celebrations of 2017 on Jan. 1, 2017, in Yogyakarta, Indonesia Fireworks light up the Taiwan skyline and Taipei 101 during New Years Eve celebrations just after midnight on Jan. 1, 2017, in Taipei, Taiwan.
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Connoisseurs of rare books, manuscripts, and maps have two major opportunities to enhance their holding this month with the Miami International Map Fair, held February 3 and 4, and the California International Antiquarian Book Fair, which runs February 9 through 11 at the Pasadena Convention Center. Among the important works on offer at the latter is a 1632 edition of Shakespeare’s Comedies, Histories, and Tragedies, tendered by London-based Sokol Books.
This Sunday, the United Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Barbara County invites children ages 8 to 14 to come experience a one-of-a-kind football camp run by former Philadelphia Eagles and Cleveland Browns NFL player Chris Gocong, and 2013 Indians coaches Ron Conteras and Richard Frausto.
The free camp will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. at Carpinteria High School’s Warrior Stadium, 4810 Foothill Road.
This is a one-day Combine Challenge that will showcase speed, strength, explosiveness, ability and skill.
This is a great opportunity for first-time players, as well as more seasoned athletes.
Parents are asked to come with their children to sign a waiver before the drills begin.
A registration table will be available for 2013 Indians Tackle Football and 2013 Warrior Football Camp. The first five sign-ups will receive a free membership ($40 value).
— Danielle Deltorchio is a publicist representing the United Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Barbara County.
BRASILIA, March 29 Brazilian President Michel Temer said on Wednesday that Iran had lifted a ban on the import of Brazilian meat imposed following police allegations of corruption in the sector. (Reporting by Stephen Eisenhammer; Editing by Alistair Bell)
In an informative animation, Great Big Story tells the amazing tale of Adolphe Sax. Sax was also known to have survived at least seven harrowing near-death experiences during his childhood before he went on to become the legendary creator of the saxophone and other eponymous instruments.
Adolphe Sax will forever be remembered as the inventor of the saxophone. But his indelible mark on the music world almost never came to be. Amazingly, Sax escaped death not one, not two, but SEVEN times before he went on to change the history of music.
ISTANBUL — Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Ankara to meet his Turkish counterpart, following visits to Syria and Egypt.
Putin and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan are meeting Monday evening to discuss developments in Syria and the Middle East, as well as bilateral relations, according to the Turkish president's office.
Putin and Erdogan met several times this year and regularly talk on the telephone as they and Iran work to broker a solution in Syria.
Relations between the two countries were tense after Turkey shot down a Russian fighter jet for violating its airspace in 2015. But the two have since restored bilateral relations.
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Tune out of your actual radio and tune in to the block party celebrating radio. Minnesota Public Radio is celebrating its 50th Anniversary with a block party in downtown St. Paul featuring live music, food vendors, kid-friendly activities, and, of course, A Prairie Home Companion. Free.
If North Korea ever develops a nuclear-equipped ballistic missile with the capability of hitting the United States, it will be Alabama-built weaponry that will blow it out of the sky. Over the weekend, President Donald Trump was given his first taste of the exceptionally complex diplomatic enigma that is North Korea.
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LONDON Royal London Mutual Insurance Society ROLGPI.UL will turn its Irish business into a regulated subsidiary as a result of Britain's decision to leave the European Union, chief executive Phil Loney said on Thursday.
Financial services firms need a regulated subsidiary in a European Union country to offer their products across the bloc if Britain no longer has access to the single market.
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"We have a business in the Republic of Ireland. We will be domiciling a subsidiary in Ireland so we can continue to operate," Loney told Reuters by phone.
Also on Thursday, Royal London reported 2016 operating profit of 282 million pounds, up 16 percent.
(Reporting by Carolyn Cohn, editing by Maiya Keidan)
David Thompson attends the Coconut Grove Gun Show in Miami in 1999 file photo. Some legislators want to rewrite Florida’s concealed weapons law so that people can get gun licenses even when criminal background checks are incomplete. Shawn Thew Miami Herald file photo
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Under the guidance of their beloved mother, the four young March sisters – tempestuous Jo, motherly Meg, shy Beth, and spoiled baby Amy – struggle to keep their family going while their father is away in the Civil War. In this beautifully dramatized adaptation of Louisa Alcott’s classic novel, each girl strives to find her true self even as sibling rivalry and illness cast their shadows.
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Jeffery is wanted by the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office for Possession of Opiates and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He was last known to live in the Wichita, Kansas area.
Anyone with information on the location of this person or any other wanted person or about ANY CRIME is urged to contact the Sedgwick County Sheriffs Office at 1.800.874.6449 Wichita-Sedgwick County Crime Stoppers at 316.267.2111 or 911 or texting at CRIMES(274637) and enter TIP217 plus your message.
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Name: Jeffery Payne Lauless
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Born: 1972
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Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) Web Services announces Amazon Macie, a machine learning security service that helps prevent data loss and gives AWS a security tool similar to what Microsoft’s Azure offers.
Macie recognizes sensitive data such as passwords, personally identifiable information, and intellectual property then issues alerts for abnormal access of the information.
The service seems based on the Macie tool from Harvest.ai, a start-up Amazon acquired early this year for $19M.
AWS has also made AWS Glue available to all customers. Glue is a fully managed extract, transform, and load service that makes it easier for customers to prep and load data into the cloud.
Amazon shares are up 1.41%.
Previously: Amazon Web Services reportedly acquires data security startup Harvest.ai (Jan. 9)
NextEra Energy may try to revive its $18 billion plan to buy Oncor Electric Delivery by challenging last week's ruling by Texas regulators that the proposed takeover isn't good for state power users, lawyers involved in the dispute said Monday. The rejection of the deal put the state's Public Utility Commission in conflict with U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Christopher Sontchi, who is overseeing the Chapter 11 case of Oncor's owner, Energy Future Holdings.
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The Moscow Festival Ballet returns to Omaha with another fairytale classic! Exquisite costumes and Sergei Prokofiev’s exuberant score make Cinderella one of the most beloved ballets of all time. Tickets start at $20.00.
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To mark the collaboration - and shout that message just a little louder - Adidas will be sponsoring a float in the Pride parade, held on Saturday July 7th for the first time. And to celebrate? A VIP after-party at the Groucho club, naturally - the DJ wouldn't have it any other way.
Visit the exhibition at the HENI Gallery, 29-35 Lexington St, Soho, London W1F 9AH until July 10th.
A £200,000 flood alleviation scheme in Ahoghill has recently been completed.
The scheme which got underway in February was developed to reduce the risk of the flooding.
Ahoghill has been badly hit by flooding on several occasions, notably back in 2008, floodwater over-spilled the banks of an open section of watercourse and flowed overland into the village centre.
This caused internal flooding to 15 residential and 11 commercial properties.
The flood alleviation scheme involved the upgrading of the existing culvert system in the grounds of Brookside Presbyterian Church with the replacement of an existing culvert chamber, headwall and grille.
There were also further works undertaken at watercourses within Ahoghill where a new box culvert and pipeline were constructed.
The Department for Infrastructure said the construction of the scheme was successfully undertaken by Lowry Building and Civil Engineering.
Huawei 5G roadshow in Europe
Chinese company Huawei Technologies Co started its fifth-generation (5G) truck roadshow in Madrid, Spain on Monday, with 5G innovations including self-driven cars, drones and virtual reality drawing public attention, the Xinhua News Agency reported.
The roadshow is a demonstration center for Huawei's 5G technologies and will visit 40 cities in 10 European countries in the coming three months.
Huawei Spain CEO Tony Jin Yong said that the company is expected to invest $800 million in research and development for 5G development. To ensure that ultra-fast 5G networks are effective, Huawei is collaborating with more than 280 partners around the world to develop a solid ecosystem, he said.
THE Philippines’ trade deficit widened in October as imports surged twice as fast as exports, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported on Tuesday.
Imports in October rose 13.1 percent year-on-year to $8.21 billion while exports grew at a slower pace of 6.6 percent to $5.36 billion.
The total balance of trade in goods amounted to $2.84 billion in October 2017, higher than the $2.22 billion recorded in October 2016, the PSA said in a statement. MAYVELIN U. CARABALLO
Mayweather told ESPN's Stephen A. Smith at Saturday's NBA game between the Golden State Warriors and Oklahoma City Thunder that the two fighters are on the verge of an agreement. While Mayweather is optimistic, he said that nothing is guaranteed until contracts are signed.
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Whew! The weather has been really warm! In fact, record highs were recorded last week. We have several chances of rain this week. Please continue to pray that God will bless us with some good moisture the next few months, but not more ICE!!! Old timers predicted this would be a cold wet winter. So far we have had some record highs and some record lows—truly Oklahoma weather!
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NEW YORK (AP) — The Fourth of July is usually a time for national unity, but there promises to be some division this year at the capital — at least when it comes to what to watch.
PBS' tradition of broadcasting music and fireworks from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol is facing competition from a different live concert at the same time on the South Lawn of the White House.
PBS' "A Capitol Fourth" has the bigger stars: The Beach Boys, Jimmy Buffett, Pentatonix, Chita Rivera, The Temptations, Renee Fleming, CeCe Winans and Joshua Bell. It will be hosted by John Stamos.
Entertainers appearing at the 90-minute White House event on the Hallmark Channel include singer-songwriter Sara Evans, pianist Lola Astanova and two former "American Idol" finalists.
French rugby paper Midi Olympique is reporting that the All Blacks' star utility back Ben Smith is close to signing with French Top 14 team Pau.
Ben Smith of New Zealand is tackled by Michael Hooper of Australia. Source: Photosport
Pro 12 Irish club Munster is another club reportedly trying to get Smith's signature and services.
Smith, 30, will be joining his former All Blacks teammate Conrad Smith as well as Colin Slade if he signed with Pau.
Don Pippo wore a white cowboy hat, was a maverick of sorts and also generous. He died in January 2016 at the age of 72. Pippo raised cows and hosted events at Pippo Ranch for years: weddings, picnics, festivals, parties and more.
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FILE -- In this Nov. 28, 2012 file photo, former Democratic campaign treasurer Kinde Durkee leaves the federal courthouse in Sacramento, Calif., after she was sentenced to more than eight years in federal prison for defrauding high-profile clients, such as U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein. Pacific Western Bank has paid $1.75 million to resolve allegations that First California Bank, which PacWest acquired in 2013, violated Section 951 of the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act of 1989 by facilitating the embezzlement scheme of Durkee. Rich Pedroncelli, file AP Photo
BERLIN — A tunnel-boring machine apparently caught fire Monday deep inside a railway tunnel being built under the Austrian Alps, prompting 12 workers to take shelter, police said. The whereabouts of another three workers weren't immediately clear.
The machine either caught fire or emitted smoke, and 12 workers are believed to have taken shelter in a safety container inside the tunnel, said Stefan Eder, a spokesman for police in Tyrol province.
He said the incident happened "relatively deep inside" the Brenner tunnel, which aims to link the Austrian city of Innsbruck and central Europe with northern Italy. Police said it could be some time before officials have more information on the situation.
An earlier report put at 18 the number of people who had sought shelter in the safety container.
Police officers will be playing Santa on Monday, December 11.
Officers from Sikeston and New Madrid will take part in their "Shop with a Cop" program.
It starts at 9 a.m. at the Sikeston Walmart.
Afterward, the children will go back to the New Madrid Police Department to play with their toys and have a pizza party.
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This week Dave Nemeth takes a look at three products geared toward members of the Baby Boomer generation.
See the video above for his reviews on light-up outlet covers, some glasses that claim to help with night vision while driving, and a device worn around the waist that inflates air bags to prevent injury in case of a fall.
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ORILLIA, Ont. -- The Ontario Provincial Police says two of its officers are facing criminal charges in relation to an alleged incident that took place more than six years ago.
Police say their investigation focused on the aftermath of a collision near the Cape Croker First Nation in 2011.
They say two off-road vehicles collided, resulting in serious injuries for one unidentified person.
Police say they got word of potential alleged wrong-doing last month and launched an investigation, resulting in charges against two officers who each had more than a decade and a half of experience on the force.
Police have charged the detachment commander of the Bruce Peninsula OPP, and operations manager with the Grey County OPP, with one count each of breach of trust and obstruction of justice.
They say both officers were off duty at the time of the alleged incident.
The OPP says both officers have been suspended with pay and will appear in court in Owen Sound, Ont., in August.
TAMPA, Fla. — Authorities in Florida say someone splashed red paint around a Confederate memorial park.
Hillsborough County sheriff’s officials said in a news release that a passer-by called 911 after seeing that paint had been tossed on and around the memorial’s columns and derogatory comments were scrawled in paint. The site is on private property near Tampa on Florida’s west coast.
Other Confederate memorials in the area been targeted as well.
Hillsborough County commissioners voted on July 19 to remove a different monument in the county, this one in downtown Tampa and on county property, after several heated meetings filled with public discussion.
On Wednesday, the commission is scheduled to discuss the monument again with an update on the relocation.
Bishops Waldemar Stanislaw Sommertag, Alfred Xuereb, and José Avelino Bettencourt lie on the floor as Pope Francis leads a Mass during their ordination ceremony in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, Monday, March 19, 2018. Gregorio Borgia AP Photo
April 20 (Reuters) -
* Canada's foreign minister, asked about Trump's comments on dairy and lumber, says Canada "always abides by and upholds the rules that govern trade"
* Canada's foreign minister says dairy trade between Canada and the United States massively favors the U.S. by a ratio of five to one
* Canada's foreign minister says domestic softwood producers have never been found in the wrong, says protracted dispute will only drive up the cost of wood and homes for U.S. consumers (Reporting by David Ljunggren)
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* Reported on Thursday Q1 prelim. revenues of 45.8 million euros ($49.89 million) versus 59.5 million euros a year ago (proforma Q1 2016: 42.2 million euros)
* The 2017 guidance, disclosed in March, is confirmed
* 2017 guidance forecasts double-digit growth in revenues and gross merchandise volume, as well as improved margins, both expected to accelerate in the second half of the year
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KIEV: A Russian dissident journalist who was reported murdered in Kiev dramatically reappeared alive and well on Wednesday in the middle of a briefing about the killing by the Ukrainian state security service.
The head of the security service said it had received information about a Russian plot to kill Kremlin critic Arkady Babchenko and managed to prevent it.
Babchenko thanked the Ukrainian security service for saving his life.
Snow removal in Campbell River could use some improvement.
That’s according to a recent survey of 884 residents done by the city. It showed that when it comes to overall snow removal 46 per cent of phone respondents and 53 per cent of online respondents rated the service as poor.
The same survey showed that most don’t support increasing taxes to improve service though. Transportation Manager Drew Hadfield says that can pose an issue:
As part of the city’s 2018 budget more money will be going to sidewalk clearing. Hadfield says people still have to follow the bylaw requiring them to clear sidewalks in front of their property:
The survey did show that 93 per cent of respondents supported the city’s snow clearing priorities of primary routes first, followed by secondary bus routes then residential areas.
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte speaks during a news conference after concluding the 30th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in Manila, Philippines April 29, 2017. REUTERS/Erik De Castro
WASHINGTON U.S. President Donald Trump invited Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte to the White House during a phone call on Saturday that also addressed concerns over North Korea, the White House said in a statement.
The White House gave no details of when the leaders would meet in Washington to discuss their alliance, but said Trump looked forward to visiting the Philippines in November as part of two summits with other Asian nations.
(Reporting by Susan Heavey; Editing by Clarence Fernandez)
SHARE COPY LINK Russ Casey, Tarrant County Precinct 3 J.P., resigned immediately after his conviction Monday morning, April 23. He was accused of falsely witnessing all signatures on his petition for election. Anna M. Tinsley
Russ Casey, Tarrant County Precinct 3 J.P., resigned immediately after his conviction Monday morning, April 23. He was accused of falsely witnessing all signatures on his petition for election. Anna M. Tinsley
Princeton, NJ - April 17, 2017 - Value in Health , the official journal of the International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research , announced today the publication of new research indicating that testing for variants in 7 cancer-associated genes followed by risk-reduction management could cost-effectively improve life expectancy for women at risk of hereditary breast cancer. The report of these findings, A Multigene Test Could Cost-Effectively Help Extend Life Expectancy for Women at Risk of Hereditary Breast Cancer , was published in the April 2017 issue .
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JACKSON, Miss. (AP) – Community colleges statewide are eliminating nearly 250 jobs for the upcoming year to close budget gaps, and five are dropping at least one intercollegiate sport.
The move comes as colleges increase tuition by an average of 13 percent, mostly becuase state funding has fallen.
Community College Board Executive Director Andrea Mayfield said Tuesday that 81 people will be laid off, while 122 jobs will be eliminated after employees leave or retire.
Coahoma Community College is rescinding employee pay raises to save money.
Some colleges will also cut the number of student employees, a way many students earn money for school.
Copiah-Lincoln, East Mississippi, Holmes, Northeast Mississippi and Northwest Mississippi community colleges are all dropping at least one sport.
The independently governed schools made their own decisions about cuts.
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Bryson Tiller For the holidays, Kentucky-raised crooner Bryson Tiller paid it forward to a few unsuspecting senior citizens in his hometown of Louisville when he bought their groceries last week. Shoppers at Kroger and Pic Pac customers shared their stories, many delighted by Tillers’ act of kindness, as well as getting the chance to meet…
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March 31 Perfect Holding SA:
* FY revenues of 17.9 million Swiss francs ($17.88 million) (15.6 million francs in 2015)
* FY net operating loss of 1.1 million francs (1.6 million francs in 2015)
* FY negative net operating cash flow of 0.1 million francs (also 0.1 million francs in 2015)
* It is anticipated that these positive results will continue in 2017 with the further development of existing markets as well as exploration of new markets and product offerings
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CLEVELAND — The FOX 8 I TEAM has learned a man had a loaded handgun on him even after getting arrested and taken to the Cleveland City Jail.
Charges have been filed against Keith Bolden.
Reports show he had a loaded .22, and it wasn’t discovered when he got arrested.
On Saturday, Cleveland Police arrested Bolden on Woodhill for an open container of alcohol.
A report shows officers patted him down and handcuffed him. Then they also stopped on the way to jail and “re-handcuffed” him after questions about what he was doing with his hands.
At the jail, an officer wrote, “I heard someone say ‘GUN’ and out of my left peripheral vision I observed a firearm being placed on the counter.”
That happened as a jail guard was searching Bolden, but the officer noted he did not see who put the gun on the counter.
Bolden is also now facing a charge for the gun.
Records show he was convicted before for trafficking in drugs.
A Deputy Communications Director of the National Democratic Congress , Kwaku Boahen has slammed the President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for superitending over lawlessness. He blamed what he described as the acts of lawlessness happening under the watch of the President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Ghanaians who wasted their votes during the 2016 General Elections.
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“Real Midnight…finds Russell and Nero memorializing the intense, freewheeling, all-too-fleeting attachments of youth, eulogizing fellow dreamers and meditating on mortality…They show us a way to fully live with the awareness that nothing’s forever and everything’s at stake.”
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“With Echoes of deep gospel in Russell’s voice as she sings over a mix of electric guitar, resonant piano, and percussion… at once uplifting and a little melancholy.” – Wall Street Journal
Rib lovers, the wait’s nearly over.
The Milton Rib and Craft Beer Festival returns to the fairgrounds (136 Robert St.) this weekend (July 6-8).
Six top ribbers from across North America will be on hand, while the craft beer market will feature 35 different varieties.
There’ll be other food vendors as well, while life-sized board games, backyard barbecue games, a kids zone and vendor village will round out the festivities.
Admission and parking are free.
Part of the Northern Heat Rib Series, the festival runs from 4 to 11 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday.
May 3 Facebook Inc reported a 76.6 percent surge in quarterly profit on Wednesday, fueled by robust growth in its mobile ad business.
Mobile ad revenue accounted for 85 percent of the company's total advertising revenue of $7.86 billion in the first quarter ended March 31, compared with 82 percent a year earlier.
Analysts on average had expected total ad revenue of $7.68 billion, according to financial data and analytics firm FactSet.
The social media giant is expected to generate $31.94 billion in mobile ad revenue globally in 2017, a 42.1 percent jump from a year earlier, according to research firm eMarketer.
Net income attributable to Facebook shareholders rose to $3.06 billion, or $1.04 per share, from $1.73 billion, or 60 cents per share, a year earlier.
Total revenue rose to $8.03 billion from $5.38 billion.
Facebook is the last of the top five U.S. tech companies to report quarterly earnings.
(Reporting by Rishika Sadam in Bengaluru; Editing by Sriraj Kalluvila)
DAYTON, Ohio — World War II era bomber planes have rumbled over Ohio to begin events marking the 75th anniversary of an attack on Japan known as the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders' attack.
The B-25 bombers that flew in Monday are on display at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force near Dayton. The museum says 11 landed Monday and will take part in a flyover at Tuesday's memorial service.
Retired Lt. Col. Richard "Dick" Cole is the last alive of the original 80 Raiders. The 101-year-old Dayton area native plans to take part in the anniversary events, returning to Ohio from his Comfort, Texas, home.
PARK CITY, Utah — Police have released surveillance footage from a theft at a boutique in Park City in the hopes someone can help them identify the suspect.
According to the Park City Police Department, the theft occurred January 19 around 6 p.m. at Cake Boutique at 577 Main Street.
Police say the woman pictured in the footage stole face cream, makeup, and lipstick samples.
The suspect is described as a Caucasian woman with brown hair who stands about 5-feet, 2-inches tall. She was wearing a large brown coat and a furry hat and was carrying a light-colored shoulder bag.
Anyone who recognizes the woman is asked to call Park City Police’s Tip-A-Cop line at 435-615-5847.
BRANDON, S.D. – Tom Vining and Megan Mingo won titles as the South Dakota Men’s and Women’s Amatuer Golf Tournament championships wrapped up on a soggy day in Brandon at the Brandon Country Club. Mingo fired a three round total 218 to claim a five stroke victory over Karli Trautman Clear Lake to win the Women’s State Amatuer title. MIngo was 3 under par for the tournament. Former Pierre State Champion golfer Katie Bartlett finished third with a 54 hole score 224. Another former Pierre State Champion, Karissa Guthrie finished 9th with a 235 score. There were a total of 19 golfers competing in the tournament. In the Men’s State Amateur tournament, Sioux Falls native Tom Vining fired a three round total 204 and defeated Aaron Licktieg by two strokes. Andrew Welk of Aberdeen was three strokes back to finish third in the tournament that featured 96 golfers. Colman Caldwell of Chamberlain fired a three round total of 217 to tie for 22nd in the tournament.
Marr Sarreu has won the third stage of the Etoile Des Bessages race in France.
Three riders were clear in the latter stages of this 152.6km stage which started and finished in Bessages.
They were caught and it ended up in a sprint which was won by Sarreu in a time of 3.56.29 ahead of Thomas Boudat and Sam Dumoulin.
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An inquest into a fire which led to the death of two men will resume today.
Bernard Hender, 19, and Doug McTavish, 39, died in a blaze at a flat in Ancaster Square, Llanrwst, Conwy county, in October 2014.
A hearing was heard earlier this year in which experts disagreed over what caused the blaze, which started in a tumble dryer.
An ex-head of product safety for the US firm Whirlpool said eye-witness evidence suggested material caught fire inside the drum of the machine.
Restaurateur and funeral director Garry Lloyd Jones, Bernie’s partner and Doug’s business partner, was the only person to survive the blaze.
The hearing, which is expected to last for two days, will begin in Ruthin at 10am (August 15).
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — A Texas judge has pleaded guilty to tampering with government records following an investigation that found he submitted fake voters’ signatures to get on the ballot.
Justice of the Peace Russ Casey was sentenced to five years of probation on Monday. Casey asked for forgiveness and resigned from his position representing Northeast Tarrant County.
Casey withdrew his re-election bid in January amid allegations that he turned in forged signatures to secure a spot on the March 6 ballot.
The Justice of the Peace post pays over $125,000 a year. Casey was set to serve through the end of 2018.
A state judicial panel separately reprimanded Casey last year for engaging in an improper sexual relationship with a former clerk.
County commissioners will consider a replacement for Casey next week.
WATERLOO — One person has been charged following a two-vehicle collision in Waterloo.
The crash happened just before 7 p.m. on Saturday at the intersection of Northfield Drive West and Weber Street North.
A grey Toyota vehicle driven by a 49-year-old Waterloo man was travelling west on Northfield Drive when it collided with a black Dodge vehicle driven by a 45-year-old woman from Waterloo, said Waterloo Regional Police in a news release.
Both vehicles were 'demolished' and the female driver had to be extricated from her vehicle by the Waterloo Fire Department.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Advocates for District of Columbia statehood are making their annual pitch to members of Congress.
This year's "lobby day" organized by D.C. Vote comes amid an attempt by House Republicans to invalidate a local law. On Monday, a House committee voted in favor of a resolution that would strike down the District's new assisted-suicide law.
Congress hasn't invalidated a city law since 1991, and it's unlikely the House and Senate will vote on the resolution in time to stop doctor-assisted suicide from becoming legal. But Congress often finds other ways to block local policies that members don't like.
Supporters of statehood will be visiting House and Senate offices Wednesday, armed with talking points about how District residents are "second-class citizens" because they lack voting representation in Congress.
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All spirits will be lifted at the 19th annual Wine & Food Festival (a.k.a "Arkansas's Premier Feastival") at Wildwood Park for the Arts, 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, April 21.in Bryant,andwill supply the edible and drinkables for the fundraiser for the park’s arts education, the Wildwood Academy of Music & the Arts and the botanical garden. Tickets are $65.
BEAUMONT, Texas (KXAN) — A 7-year-old boy drowned on Easter Sunday in Beaumont after he was sprayed with a water gun and fell off a dock into the Neches River.
Witnesses say a group of kids had just finished an Easter egg hunt in the park that afternoon when they started playing with water guns along the edge of the dock at Collier’s Ferry Park.
The 7 year old, Kenneth Haynes, was sprayed in the eye and lost his balance, sending him into the river, according to KJAC. Emergency crews and dive teams were called to the scene to search for the boy for almost an hour.
Officials say he did not know how to swim.
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A motorcycle and a car were damaged by fire in Grantham this morning.
A Grantham fire crew attended the incident at about 6am in George Street.
A Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesman said the motorcycle was severely damaged and the bonnet and bumper of the car were also damaged.
The crew used one hose reel and one breathing apparatus to extinguish the fire.
There are no reports of any injuries.
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Marine Le Pen, French National Front (FN) political party leader and candidate for French 2017 presidential election, attends a political rally in Arcis-sur-Aube, near Troyes, France April 11, 2017. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier
BERLIN German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble said on Wednesday he hoped far-right National Front candidate Marine Le Pen does not become French president.
"We need France at least as much as France needs us," Schaeuble said during a round table discussion in Berlin. "I hope Le Pen does not become French president."
France votes in the first round of its presidential election in April 23, with the top two placed candidates going forward to a run-off on May 7. Earlier on Wednesday, an Ifop-Fiducial poll showed Le Pen leading narrowly in the first round, but likely to lose the run-off to centrist Emmanuel Macron.
(Reporting by Gernot Heller; Writing by Paul Carrel; Editing by Victoria Bryan)
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A Skegness man has been sentenced to 12 months in prison, after being found in the possession of stolen property.
Lincoln Crown Court heard today (Monday August 14) how Leon Rayner, 39, of Allenby Way, Skegness, was found in possession of a stolen necklace that had been taken from a property burgled earlier this year.
Rayner, who was arrested on February 18, was found not guilty of several burglary charges, but pleaded guilty to one count of handling stolen goods.
Sentencing Judge Hurst said: “You have one of the worst records for burgling people’s houses that I’ve come across.
If you are tempted to burgle again, then the sentence will go through the roof.”
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The Bills saw linebacker Preston Brown sign with the Bengals as a free agent and their search for new players to replace him on the depth chart includes a 2017 member of Brown’s new team.
Field Yates of ESPN reports that Kevin Minter visited with the Bills. Minter signed with the Bengals last March and started seven of the nine games he played for Cincinnati last season. Minter, a 2013 second-round pick in Arizona, had 32 tackles in those appearances.
Minter isn’t the only veteran linebacker in the mix for Buffalo. John Keim of ESPN.com reported late last week that Will Compton was also slated to visit with the team. Compton spent the last five years with the Redskins and had 19 tackles and an interception in nine games last year.
Brown is the only linebacker to leave Buffalo in free agency, although Ramon Humber remains a free agent. Buffalo has also signed former Jets linebacker Julian Stanford.
San Francisco police are responding to a shooting at a United Parcel Service facility in downtown’s Mission District and have asked people nearby to shelter in place.
At least two drivers were involved in the shooting at the shipping and delivery facility, said Steven Gaut, a UPS spokesman. One of the drivers is the shooter, and the other is a victim, he said.
Few details were known about the incident, but Gaut said multiple shots were fired.
He said employees were evacuated from the facility, which processes packages for delivery in the San Francisco area.
It is unknown how many employees were in the facility at the time of the shooting, Gaut said.
“I don’t remember anything like this in California in recent history,” he said. According to NBC News five people were injured and two people died.
An investigation has been launched into a suspicious car fire in Blackpool, say fire services.
Crews were called out to reports of the fire on Whitegate Drive at around 4am on Tuesday December 12.
A spokesman for the fire service said: "The fire was in the early stages when we arrived to the car which was on a car park.
"We managed to extinguish the fire using a hose reel.
"We are treating the fire as suspicious.
"Nobody was injured."
A joint police and fire investigation has been launched to establish the cause of the fire.
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP)  The agency overseeing California's bullet train project is recommending a U.S. subsidiary of a German rail company to design and operate a Central Valley train segment in its early stages.
The California High-Speed Rail Authority's board of directors will vote Oct. 19 on whether to approve DB Engineering & Consulting USA for the $30 million early operating contract. The company is the U.S. arm of Deutsche Bahn AG, which is owned by the German government.
Chinese, Italian and Spanish companies also competed.
The authority is tasked with building a high-speed train from Los Angeles to San Francisco by 2029, a $64 billion project.
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Unicorn rides were part of the celebration at Berkleys Winterfest, Saturday, Feb. 3 in Berkley. Dean Potter  For Digital First Media
It was a chilly day Saturday for Berkleys WinterFest, drawing hundreds of residents and families to the citys community center for some winter fun.
The annual event, sponsored by the Berkley Parks and Recreation Department, is now in its eighth year, offering various outdoor and indoor activities from fowling and broom ball to arts & crafts, free smores stations and even a petting zoo.
In addition to smores, attendees had opportunities to purchase refreshments like hot chocolate, popcorn and donuts.
The event is free to attend each year.
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April 10 Beijing Enlight Media Co Ltd :
* Sees net profit for FY 2017 Q1 to decrease by 6 percent to 20 percent, or to be 170 million yuan to 200 million yuan, compared to net profit of FY 2016 Q1 (212.7 million yuan)
* Says increased costs and investment as main reason for the forecast
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More than 600 Nebraska youths have received treatment through a new state initiative designed to help those who struggle with emotional and mental-health problems.
Organizers of the program marked its first year Tuesday at a Capitol ceremony with Gov. Pete Ricketts.
The event also coincided with Mental Health Awareness Month.
The Behavioral Health System of Care offers a variety of community-based services for youths.
It was created to allow earlier intervention for at-risk youths, increase school attendance and serve more youths in their homes.
It's funded by a four-year, $12 million grant from the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services.
The state's Division of Behavioral Health organizes the coalition that includes private groups and public agencies.
Ricketts says it's already having a positive impact.
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WELLESLEY, MA (WHDH) - A large sinkhole on Route 9 in Wellesley is causing traffic delays Tuesday afternoon, police said.
The sinkhole opened up on the eastbound side of the highway prior to Route 16 near Shaw Road.
MassDOT has been called to the scene. Repairs are underway.
Police are urging drivers to avoid the area.
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MALAPPURAM: Families of Nipah victims will be given `5 lakh from the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund, said District Collector Amit Meena while attending a meeting of special action force here on Wednesday.
“Arrangements have been made to distribute the amount on Thursday.
The state government has allocated a total of `15 lakh and this amount will be handed over to Velayudhan from Moorkkanad, Bindu from Moonniyur and Mannanthanath Shijitha from Thennala,” said Amit. The Health Department has asked those who had physical contact with Nipah victims to remain at home.
The Collector has directed Perinthalmanna RDO to take action against the educational institutions which have started functioning by flouting his direction.
The Oct. 2 event will be held at the historic La Casa Nichita residence
Renowned author Mara Purl will be the guest speaker during an afternoon of tea, refreshments and entertainment at a historical residence in Mission Canyon sponsored by The Unity Shoppe.
La Casa Nichita was the home (circa 1907) of Fernand Lungren, an early American artist known as the Pioneer of Painting the American Desert.
The hostess for this special garden party on Sunday, Oct. 2 will be Purl, a national award-winning author known for The Milford-Haven Novels. She will speak on pursuing a successful life in the arts by unifying head and heart and briefly discuss her new novel, What the Heart Knows.
Included in the afternoon’s festivities will be a tour of the 1907 home and grounds, and an award for the best hat worn to the event.
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The view of Tathra from a helicopter shows a clear picture of just how chaotic the loss of property was, with embers having travelled well ahead of the fire front to destroy houses throughout the town, seemingly at random.
Silicon Valley Capital Partners increased its stake in Amazon.com, Inc. by 2.5% during the third quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm owned 526 shares of the e-commerce giant's stock after buying an additional 13 shares during the period.
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BT Americas, a global telecommunications company, is the newest office tenant at SJP Properties’ 11 Times Square. The firm signed a lease for 14,200 square feet in one of the few available spaces in the tower, which boasts 1.1 million square feet.
The tenant is moving from the New York Times building across the street. Asking rents at 11 Times Square start in the $90s per square foot.
BT Americas was repped by Colliers International’s Robert Tunis, Eric Ferriello and Patrick Wilcox. SJP was repped by JLL’s Paul Glickman and Diana Biasotti.
FLORIDA CITY, Fla. - Miami-Dade police are responding to the scene of a fatal police-involved shooting in Florida City, authorities said.
The shooting was reported in the area of 1405 NW Second Ave.
Miami-Dade police spokesman Alvaro Zabaleta said the shooting involved an officer with the Florida City Police Department.
Authorities later confirmed that a man had been fatally shot by the officer.
No other details were immediately released.
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CHICAGO (AP) _ Jury deliberations are expected to resume in the wrongful death lawsuit against a Chicago police officer who fatally shot a teenager in 2013.
The case against Officer Robert Gonzalez went to jurors Friday. Deliberations were expected to continue Monday.
A witness testified Gonzalez shot 17-year-old Christian Green in the back as he was running away. However, the officer testified he shot Green because the teen was pointing a gun at him and wouldn’t drop it.
Green died on the way to the hospital. Court records show his gun was found near where he fell.
An attorney for Green’s family hasn’t asked for a specific monetary award.
The Chicago Tribune reports Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson was called to testify last week because he was the acting street deputy then.
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San Antonio police officers threw a birthday party for a very special little girl Sunday.
Attendees said 8-year-old Chasity McCrary brings joy to their lives and aspires to be one of them some day.
“She actually came in and sat in our roll call the day that we told her that we were going to pay for her birthday party and that it was all set up and that we had it covered,” Officer Allix Johnson said.
Just over a month ago McCrary took a picture with Officer Cliff Burns that went viral. She told KTSA how she felt at the celebration at Urban Air Trampoline Park.
“It’s just so awesome and I never went over here before,” McCrary said.
Officers presented McCrary with part of a bed that looks like an SAPD vehicle.
Matthieu Rytz's award-winning documentary profiles the climate-change crisis confronting the Pacific island nation of Kiribati.
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Rome, December 11 - Rome's waste collection received a very low mark, 3.7 out of 10, from Romans in 2017, Italy's Authority for Services said Monday. It said the waste service was "close to a passing grade between 2009 and 2012 but then showed a continuous loss in satisfaction". Public transport was also given a fail mark by citizens: bus and tram services got 4.3, the subway 5.9 and taxis also 5.9 out of 10. Romans' score for cultural services fell from 7.6 in 2016 to 7.2 this year. Water services got a passing grade and children's nurseries were rated to be "good quality" and "cheaper than the national average".
HONOLULU — The FBI is investigating four Honolulu police officers who are accused of forcing a man to place his mouth on a urinal inside a public restroom.
Honolulu Police Chief Susan Ballard says another officer reported the suspected misconduct after the officers responded to a complaint Sunday of a person trespassing in the restroom.
Ballard says the department referred the case to the FBI on Wednesday following an initial internal investigation.
All four have been placed on restricted duty. They have not been identified.
According to the department, the officers have between three and 16 years of law enforcement experience.
Ballard says she is “appalled at the behaviour,” and the department will take appropriate action if the allegations are true.
The man accused of fatally shooting five people in a Washington state mall last year has been found dead in his jail cell, authorities said Monday.
Arcan Cetin, 20, was discovered hanging in the Snohomish County Jail about 9 p.m. Sunday, said Rosemary Kaholokula, chief criminal deputy prosecutor for Skagit County. No additional details were immediately available, she said.
Cetin was accused of killing four women and a man on September 23 at the Cascade Mall in Burlington, north of Seattle.
Found ‘zombie-like’ after manhunt
The gunman disappeared after the attack.
For much of the next day, police searched the mall for evidence. A blurry surveillance photo helped narrow their manhunt. When police confronted the suspect, he froze and complied, said Lt. Mike Hawley of the Island County Sheriff’s Office.
The suspect was unarmed and silent, “kind of zombie-like,” Hawley said.
Cetin emigrated from Turkey and was a legal permanent resident of the United States, authorities said.
The Boston Marathon went off without a hitch today, four years after the terror attack that killed three people and injured several hundred others. Two Kenyans took home the win: Geoffrey Kirui in the men’s race and Edna Kiplagat in the women’s. Boston Police Commissioner William Evans, who last joined the race in 2013, ran again this year for the first time since the attack. "If I can come back, everyone can," said Evans, who ran the race for the 19th time. Despite the Kenyans’ dominance, Americans did very well, taking two of the top four women’s spots and six of the top 10 men’s. Kirui finished in 2 hours, 9 minutes, 37 seconds. Kiplagat finished in 2 hours, 21 minutes, 52 seconds.
An Argentine prosecutor on Tuesday demanded a judicial investigation into alleged financial conflicts of interest by the country's President Mauricio Macri.
Macri is accused of a conflict of interest in overseeing a deal as president to settle debts incurred by the postal service in a period when it was controlled by his father's business.
His government has denied any wrongdoing.
Public prosecutor Juan Pedro Zoni filed the demand with a federal judge who must now decide whether to launch a full judicial investigation.
Prosecutors and Macri's opponents allege the conservative president's family business benefited unfairly from the financial terms of the deal, which they say effectively canceled part of the debt.
Leftist opposition lawmaker Victoria Donda branded it an "act of corruption," in comments on the radio.
Argentine authorities in December opened a separate investigation into Macri for alleged nepotism in a decree that extended a tax amnesty to his father and other officials' families.
A suspect in the murder of an 18-year-old woman earlier this month was arrested Sunday afternoon, according to the Orlando Police Department.
Knoldie Robinson, 34, was arrested on a first degree murder charge in the Dec. 3 shooting, authorities said. Police responded to the 4700 block of Danzig Court, off Raleigh Street, shortly before 3 a.m. They found three people shot.
Alexus Clarke, 18, was found dead at the scene. The other two victims were taken to the hospital — one with critical injuries, one in stable condition, police said.
It’s unclear what caused the shooting or how Robinson knew the victims.
This is a breaking news story. Check back for updates.
Michael Williams can be reached at miwilliams@orlandosentinel.com or 407-420-5022
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The mollusc, named Rabio, chose the winners of Japan’s matches during an experiment in a paddling pool.
Despite gaining national attention for its success, however, the fisherman who caught Rabio, Kimio Abe, sent him to market before Japan’s third match against Poland.
The giant Pacific octopus had successfully predicted Japan would lose that match but he was unfortunately not around to see his prophecy come true.
Abe added that another octopus will be used to predict future matches at Russia 2018.
"I'm glad all the forecasts turned out correct and Japan moved on to the knockout stage," Abe told the Mainichi Shimbun newspaper before Japan's loss to Belgium in the last 16.
"I hope Rabio's successor will accurately tip the results of all games."
Rabio is not the first oracle octopus to predict World Cup matches.
German invertebrate Paul the octopus correctly predicted six World Cup games in 2010.
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A snowy weekend is shaping up for much of Southern Ontario, according to Environment Canada.
Periods of snow will gradually develop today and continue tonight and Sunday. Total snowfall amounts for the entire weekend could reach 15 cms.
A few locales may exceed this amount especially near the Bruce Peninsula and to the east of Georgian Bay.
(WTNH)–A great story in Colorado on Monday night, as major league pitcher Chad Bettis is returning to a mound after battling cancer.
The 28-year-old made a couple of rehab appearances with the Hartford Yard Goats last month, and on Monday night, he returns.
Bettis was diagnosed with testicular cancer in November 2016, he had surgery and then chemotherapy this spring, finishing his last round in May.
He’ll take the mound in Denver as the Rockies host the Atlanta Braves.
The game will be Bettis’ first in the majors since Sept. 30. He went 14-8 for Colorado last year.
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Eau Claire (WQOW) - Snowboarding and sledding are two winter traditions meant to keep people entertained during the cold winter months, but the Eau Claire Fire Department is reminding you to keep safety in mind on the hills.
That's why they teamed up with Eau Claire Parks and Recreation Saturday at Pinehurst Park to host a winter safety day.
It was meant to help teach children and parents safety techniques on the hill, like wearing a helmet.
Brian Phillips with the fire department said people are injured too often at Pinehurst Park, so they hope a planned visit like Saturday's will help keep them from needing to come back for emergencies in the future.
"When your kids are out enjoying themselves on the hill, make sure there is some supervision," Phillips said. "Ultimately, if they are going to be out here supervised or unsupervised, to look at safety first and wear proper safety equipment."
For more information about sledding hills in our area, click here.
Justin Timberlake Makes Target Run, Leaves Gifts For Fans
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – After proclaiming himself a Packers fan at his Super Bowl halftime show press conference Thursday, Justin Timberlake is trying to get back into the good graces of Minnesotans.
Timberlake released his new album “Man of the Woods” Friday. He celebrated the release by making a Target run in St. Paul.
Timberlake left a gift for fans at that Target – the one at 1300 University Avenue West, to be exact. He signed five vinyl copies of his new album and gave them to the store’s manager. The first five fans who found the manager and gave her the code word (“aardvark”) were to receive the signed albums.
Some of the items Timberlake picked up on his Target run: socks, a PJ Masks toy for his son Silas, Fruity Pebbles and Reese’s Pieces.
Target is, of course, a Minnesota-based company. Maybe Timberlake is hoping his patronage will make up for his misguided sports allegiances.
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NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Police Department says it is responding to a report of an explosion near Times Square.
The response is centered in the area of the Port Authority bus terminal.
It’s led to delays along some of the subway lines that pass beneath the bus terminal.
Some passengers have been evacuated as a precaution.
There were no immediate reports of injuries.
“In our culture and society, it’s considered very courageous to send a huge bomb somewhere,” Noam Chomsky, renowned linguist and political activist, says. “Do whatever damage is done, and we all applaud the great heroic achievement of the president. That’s a cultural problem here.”
In a clip from a recent talk at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, Chomsky discusses the Trump administration’s recent military strikes on Syria and Afghanistan and the outcome that can be expected from these acts: violence begetting violence, seemingly ad infinitum.
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Sri Lanka Cricket today announced the indefinite postponement of SLC’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) and the cancellation of the Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM), which was planned to be held tomorrow (31), following the ‘Stay Order’ given by the Court of Appeal.
The Court of Appeal today issued a stay order preventing the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) election from being held until June 14.
The election was scheduled to be held tomorrow (May 31).
The decision was taken when the petition submitted by former SLC Secretary Nishantha Ranatunga, who is also contesting for the Presidency this year, was taken up for hearing before court today.
With sky-high approval figures and an extensive period in power, some have argued that Putin could be the most powerful man in the world. CNN's Phil Black looks at the sources of his power.
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Cute and cuddlies alert on this week's episode of NG Kids! Play with some labrador pups and laugh along with a family of ducks as they go on a road trip.
WINCHENDON, Mass. (AP) — A driver whose car plunged into an icy Massachusetts pond has been rescued from the frigid water.
The Winchendon Fire Department says a man was plowing a parking lot in the town on Sunday afternoon when he saw the car leave a roadway and enter Hunts Pond. The man called 911, telling dispatchers the car was still in the water with the driver inside.
The fire department says the driver extricated himself and sat on the roof of the car, which was in about 8 to 10 feet (2.5 to 3 meters) of water.
A fire lieutenant threw a rope to the driver as the car was quickly sinking.
The man was instructed to tie the rope around himself before crews pulled him safely to shore. He was unhurt.
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Hudson's contract was selected from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday.
This will mark Hudson's first stint in the majors this year. Last season, which he spent with the Pirates, Hudson posted a 4.38 ERA and 1.46 WHIP over 71 games (61.2 innings). His control was subpar, as his K:BB sat at a subpar 66:33. In a corresponding move, Walker Buehler was optioned to High-A Rancho Cucamonga.
Join Oluhle Sibanda on ZimEye LIVE give an analysis of the First Lady Grace Mugabe assault report. We are also getting reports that Garnett Basson‚ CEO of The Capital hotel
group‚ where the assault took place‚ said there was an incident that prompted management to ask guests to leave the hotel. “What happened in the hotel room‚ I don’t have a comment on … I can’t disclose the name. We did have guests removed from the premises due to a scenario where we thought it was not good for them to stay
there.”
This is after posts by Gabriella Engels‚ 20‚ went viral on social media claiming that she was assaulted by Mugabe’s wife at a Sandton‚ Johannesburg‚ hotel around 9pm on Sunday night after she went to visit the Zimbabwean president’s two sons.
Oluhle assesses the evidence at home who is wrong the 20 year old or Mrs Mugabe? watch video below;
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It didn't quite feel like summer to me. Then I got my hair cut and colored. There's just something about a trip to the salon and a new haircut that helps you embrace a new season (and to feel mentally refreshed and energized enough to leave your post in front of the AC).
I recommend giving it a shot as soon as possible, and use my advice as an excuse to try the haircut that's been pinned to your Pinterest board all year long. For inspiration, I rounded up the top 10 sexiest summer haircuts of 2018. Keep scrolling for looks from stars like Mila Kunis, Kerry Washington, Jennifer Lopez, and more.
VIDEO: Mila Kunis's New Haircut Will Convince You to Try an Angled Bob This Summer
PATASKALA, Ohio (AP) - An Ohio man has been arrested for threatening to blow up multiple government buildings.
Court documents show the 23-year-old Pataskala man told co-workers at a packaging company that he wanted to get bomb-making materials with the goal of blowing up a judge's home, a courthouse, a police station and buildings that housed the Internal Revenue Service and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
The employees told human resources, who then contacted police.
The man was charged Wednesday with making a terroristic threat. He is being held in lieu of $150,000 bond.
Court records show the man told his co-workers he was angry at the government for how he was treated following his conviction of vehicular assault after a 2014 car crash.
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NEW YORK — More than eight months after Karina Vetrano was sexually assaulting and killed as she ran near her Howard Beach home, her accused killer is set to be arraigned Tuesday.
Chanel Lewis, 20, was arrested in February — more than six months after Vetrano was slain.
Police located Lewis after discovering three summonses for trespassing and public urination in the area in which Vetrano was killed.
This, they say, was enough to question Lewis, who allegedly voluntarily agreed to a DNA swab that matched male DNA found on Vetrano’s cellphone, neck and fingernails.
That DNA had previously been tested, and yielded no national or state DNA database match.
Lewis also made two videotaped confessions where he gave “specific” details about how he killed Vetrano, according to law enforcement sources.
Veterano, 30, was alone on a run the afternoon of Aug. 2, 2016, near Howard Beach’s Spring Creek Park when she was assaulted and killed — her body later discovered by her father, a retired FDNY official.
Police are appealing for information following the report of an assault in the Victoria Street area of Lurgan.
Constable McElhinney said: “It was reported that at approximately 2am on Saturday, March 18, a male was walking within the vicinity of Victoria Street, Lurgan, when he was knocked to the ground by one or two youths who kicked him repeatedly. The male received minor injuries as a result of the assault, they are not believed to be life threatening.”
Anyone that may have any information or may have witnessed any suspicious activity in the area at the time is asked to contact Lurgan police 101, quoting reference 424 of the 20/03/17.
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Baku. 20 November. REPORT.AZ/ Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov held talks in Yerevan with his Armenian counterpart Edward Nalbandian, Report informs citing the TASS.
The meeting was held closed for press.
Agenda of the talks included issues of bilateral cooperation, foreign policy cooperation through the EurAsEC, CSTO and CIS, coordination of stands within the UN, OSCE, Council of Europe, and the Organisation of Black Sea Economic Co-operation (BSEC).
The heads of the diplomatic missions also discussed the problems of regional security, including the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict settlement.
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Davey Marley produced an epic come back in the Golden Fleece Darts Premier League to clinch the victory against Mark Forth.
Trailing 3-0, Marley rallied to win the next five legs to nail the comeback victory.
Both players’ best leg was a 20-darter, with Marley also enjoying a great finish of 103.
Denny Cullen stormed to a 5-0 victory over Don Green.
Cullen then picked up his second success of the night when he eased past Jaxon Douglass, winning 5-1.
Kev Long beat Tom Davies 5-3, while Pete Wilson defeated Michael Davies 5-2.
Jordan Thoms saw off Jaxon Douglass to win 5-1, with best legs of 20 and 21 darts.
Steve Richardson eased to a 5-2 victory over Gary Richardson, winning his legs in 18, 19 and 21 darts.
Lee Rump beat Marco Laybourn 5-3, with both players’ best legs coming in 19 and 21 darts.
Glen Woodbridge closed the gap to one point at the top of the table with a 5-1 success over Paul Moon.
Elsewhere, Adam Lafferty drew with Charlie Thompson.
April 24 (Reuters) - CVS Health Corp:
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Fast-fashion retailer rue21 is closing four stores in the St. Louis region after entering into forbearance over missing interest and amortization payments.
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MURRAY — The public is invited to a day of farming fun during Wheeler Historic Farm’s May Farm Fest on Saturday, May 5.
The free event runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will include music and entertainment throughout the day, as well as food, baby animals, local vendors, blacksmith demonstrations, wool spinning and sheep shearing from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The farm is located at 6351 S. 900 East. For more information, log on to slco.org/wheeler-farm.
The Alabama Republican party is urging Republican voters not to vote candidate Jim Bonner for public service commission in next week's primary.
The party's chairman, Terry Lathan, says the decision was made on Tuesday after a unanimous vote.
“Mr. Bonner's recent comments on his social media as well as radio shows are not condoned by the Alabama Republican party,” Lathan said. "We reject the egregious comments Mr. Bonner continues to spew,"
Lathan went on to say that the Alabama GOP candidate committee urges Republican voters to not vote for Bonner for the public service commission, place 1 on June 5.
The statement did not specify Bonner's alleged comments.
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OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Holiday travel will be less expensive on Oklahoma's highways than anywhere else in the nation, and Arkansas motorists won't pay much more.
AAA said Monday that the average price for a gallon of regular gasoline in Oklahoma is $2.19 - the lowest in the US. Gas prices in Arkansas are 3 cents higher at an average of $2.22 a gallon.
During the past week, the national average gas price dropped 2 cents to $2.46. AAA says drivers can expect pump prices to continue to drop heading into the holiday season as supply strengthens. AAA spokesperson Leslie Gamble says gasoline demand is expected to weaken throughout the winter.
AAA says West Coast gas prices are among the highest in the country, with motorists in California paying $3.13 per gallon.
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PHOTO: ANNA MARIE REMEDIOS - MERCURY NEWS Nguyen Ngoc Hanh talks to students in the photography class he teaches at the Indochinese Refugee Resettlement Center in San Jose. [950702 LO 1B 3] sunday 1B 7.02.95 BW TEACH //// PHOTO BY ANNA MARIE REMEDIOS Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Hanh edits prints and talks to students in the photography class he teaches at the IRCC, the Indochinese Refugee Resettlement Center, in San Jose.
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Liverpool are keeping tabs on Bayer Leverkusen youngster Kai Havertz, according to the Liverpool Echo.
The Reds reportedly had scouts at Germany Under-19s’ game against Belarus Under-19s at the Ernest Pohl Stadium in Zabrze, Poland, on Wednesday evening to watch Havertz in action in a Uefa European Under-19 Championship qualifier.
Jurgen Klopp’s representative witnessed the 18-year-old scoring four goals in a 1-5 win for the Germans. Two of his goals were penalties, but he also claimed an assist for the one Germany goal he didn’t score.
The attacking midfielder made his first-team debut for Leverkusen last October aged 17 years and 126 days.
He clocked up 24 Bundesliga appearances last term, scoring four goals and six assists, and has already mad five senior appearances this season.
Havertz, who can play on the right wing or through the middle, and has been compared to compatriot Mesut Ozil, signed a new contract in July and is tied to Leverkusen until June 2022.
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I have zero animosity with Samoa Joe. I found him my first day back at WWE after my injury and we had a very good heart to heart. I wish him nothing but the best https://t.co/LpVSnGeoYQ — TJ Wilson (@TJWilson) February 2, 2018
What do you think of Tyson Kidd's response? A fan recently made a post on Twitter stating that Samoa Joe's recent injuries were karma for using the Muscle Buster on Tyson Kidd that ended his career. Kidd responded to the fan's tweet with this:What do you think of Tyson Kidd's response?
1:07 Blues defenseman Alex Pietrangelo prepares for NHL Winter Classic Pause
2:41 Kristen Poshard talks about personal tragedy and her new position with Madison County
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0:50 Built by Battle designed to motivate you
1:46 Hall of Famer Chris Pronger returns to the ice for Winter Classic Alumni Game
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East Ridge linebacker overcomes injury to help lead Pioneers senior year
Three weeks ago Lorenzo Stewart watched his senior season flash before his eyes.
A 31-year-old woman has been charged with extortion offences after she allegedly demanded money from a man she met on a dating website.
Police say the woman used two aliases to make the demands and the man, who is aged in his 50s, gave her more than $6000 over six weeks earlier this year.
The woman has also been charged with drug offences and will appear before South Hedland Magistrates Court on Monday.
It’s never too late
This is to point out the irregularities that are responsible for the decline of Pakistan Railways. Frequent delays are one of the major reasons for people’s lack of confidence in this service. This is why whenever the railways are discussed, it is always presented in a negative light. The organisation incurs annual losses. Railway ticketing officers often issue the same berth and seat number to two persons and this goes on to cause disputes. The cargo services are also hopeless. But all is not lost yet.
Despite its bad shape and the decades of underinvestment and mismanagement that have turned it into what it is today, Pakistan Railways can still turn itself around. This will require sizeable capital investment and checks on corruption. If the prevailing problems are addressed, the railways can become a lucrative corporation in no time.
Shahroz Sherwani
Karachi
Federowicz replaced the injured Max Stassi (hand) in Tuesday's 5-3 over the Rangers. He went went 1-for-3 with a run scored.
Stassi was injured during an at-bat in the first inning, when he took a pitch off his right hand. Enter Federowicz, who had been recalled earlier in the day after Brian McCann (knee) was placed on disabled list. X-rays on Stassi came back negative, but manager A.J. Hinch, a former catcher, may want to give the backstop a day off Wednesday. Evan Gattis can fill in if needed and Federowicz proved his chops while guiding Tuesday's starter, Dallas Keuchel, through seven innings of two-run ball.
More businesses were established in the UK last year that in any of world’s other developed economies, according to accountants UHY Hacker Young. 218,000 new businesses were started in the UK in 2016, a a 6% increase on 2015. During the referendum the Remain campaign said:
“If we left, businesses would be hit by new charges… leading to job cuts, higher prices, lower wages and fewer opportunities for you and your family. Companies say they would move their business, and jobs, to other EU countries, meaning fewer jobs on the UK market.”
UHY’s Daniel Hutson said:
“The figures suggest confidence in the economic outlook, despite Brexit.”
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St Peter's Pool
Updated at 10.30am
A teenager was on Wednesday morning found dead on the seabed at St Peter’s Pool.
The 17-year-old Spaniard was walking with friends but disappeared at around 7.30pm on Tuesday.
His friends filed a report with the police who immediately embarked on a search which was stopped during the night and resumed early this morning.
The Armed Forces of Malta informed the police that a lifeless body was on the seabed at 8am.
Magistrate Claire Stafrace Zammit is holding an inquiry.
Richland, WA - Friday, October 6th 2017 Longship Cellars is hosting the "Uncork the Cure Kick-Off Party" to benefit Cystic Fibrosis research. Cystic Fibrosis is a genetic disease that affects the lungs. In the U.S., 30,000 people are living with CF, with about 1,000 new cases are diagnosed each year. Currently the life expectancy for people with CF is around 40 years old, that is why continued research into the over 1,7000 types of mutations is critical.
At the kick-off party there will be wine tasting, with a pre-release of their 2015 Quinn's Red Blend named after Longship owners, Kyle and Cassie, close friend's 5-year-old daughter living with CF.
There will be live music, food, and of course wine-tasting. For more information on the event, click here. For more information on Cystic Fibrosis research, click here.
EPIC has sent a statement to the House Judiciary Committee for a hearing on "Data Stored Abroad." According to news reports, the United States and the United Kingdom are drafting a secret agreement for transnational access to personal data that would bypass legal and judicial safeguards. In November 2016, EPIC filed a FOIA Request for the draft US-UK agreement. The Justice Department recently informed EPIC that responsive documents had been located and would be referred to the State Department for additional processing. EPIC has long pursued public release of international agreements. In 2016, EPIC obtained the "Umbrella Agreement," concerning the transfer of personal data from the EU to the US, after a successful Freedom of Information Act lawsuit.
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There were a lot of Valentine’s Day smiles this morning at a west suburban hospital thanks to a special visit and some special Valentines from some of the WGN crew.
Amy Rutledge and Sarah Jindra were there to help bring a little love to some sick kiddos this holiday. And they were joined by a special guest.
President Donald Trump addressed this morning's shooting at a ballpark in Alexandria, Va., that wounded GOP House Majority Whip Steve Scalise of Louisiana and an aide to Rep. Roger Williams (R-Texas) this morning.
Oil drops Friday, contributing to a weekly decline of more than 4% for U.S. prices, as traders track Tropical Storm Nate’s path into the Gulf of Mexico and its potential impact on the region’s energy infrastructure.
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The Kansas City Royals might be in the market for a left-handed relief pitcher.
Royals left-handed pitcher Brian Flynn was injured when he was working on his barn and fell through the roof, according to multiple reports and confirmed by manager Ned Yost on Tuesday.
Flynn sustained a broken rib and three non-displaced fractures in his vertebrae. He is expected to miss eight weeks, according to The Kansas City Star’s Rustin Dodd.
The 26-year-old relief pitcher had a breakout season in 2016, posting a 2.60 ERA with 44 strikeouts in 55 1/3 innings during his year in the majors.
Kansas City did sign former Chicago Cubs reliever Travis Wood on Monday who will now likely be in the mix to compete for the open bullpen spot.
Flynn’s barn fall will join a long list of weird injuries in baseball history. Remember Trevor Bauer and the drone?
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Police are hoping to close a homicide case that's gone cold.
Jaclyn Burkhart, 32, was killed in a January drive-by shooting near 39th Street and Jackson Avenue.
No arrests have been made, leading Kansas City police to release a sketch on Monday hoping it would bring in new clues.
Authorities say they are looking for a black man in his 20s with shoulder-length dreadlocks.
Burkhart was in a car that stopped at the intersection of 39th and Jackson when a silver sedan pulled up and fired shots.
"It was just a barrage of gunshots at the vehicle," said Kansas City police homicide detective Jason Fidley. “These are frustrating knowing that at least 3 or 4 people witnesses were a part of a homicide and we’re not getting anybody or any information on it."
Burkhurt died a week later at the hospital. Police believe she was not the intended victim.
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The number of investigations related to the illegal Quebec crane operators strike in June is continuing to rise drastically.
The total number of files the Commission de la construction du Québec has launched against crane operators in relation to the walkout has increased from 150 to 650, with more on the horizon as investigations continue, CCQ spokesperson Mélanie Malenfant said Wednesday.
She specified that the files are of a criminal nature, considering the illegality of the strike. The priority is being given to files that involved threats or intimidation, Malenfant continued.
Crane operators from across the province walked off the job at the end of June to protest changes made to their training, which they said were unsafe.
Workers were absent from the construction site of the new Champlain Bridge from June 14 to June 26.
Polish authorities have charged a Tunisian citizen with murder in the stabbing death of a 21-year-old Polish man on New Year's Eve, a case that sparked violent protests over the weekend.
The trouble began Saturday evening when the Pole, identified only as Daniel, got into a quarrel with the employees of a kebab restaurant in Elk, in northeastern Poland.
Prosecutor Wojciech Piktel said Monday that investigators are still unsure of all the circumstances, but it appears Daniel took two bottles of a beverage from the restaurant without paying. In the ensuing brawl, a 26-year-old cook in the restaurant used his knife to deliver two fatal stabs to Daniel.
The following evening people protesting the man's death threw stones at store windows and at police, sparking the arrest of 28 people.
A Washington House committee approved a bill Tuesday that would allow the state to double the amount of money it repays farmers for damage caused by wildlife.
The Department of Fish and Wildlife now allocates $120,000 a year from the State Wildlife Account to reimburse property owners who file claims when deer or elk run amok on their land. Moses Lake Republican Representative Tom Dent’s bill would increase that to $240,000.
“Most of the time when it is really cold, the large animals step on the irrigation equipment and they move it and they break it. It’s not unusual to have several thousand dollars damage," Dent said. "They (farmers and ranchers) are good with the animals but they would like to have a little help on occasion.”
Dent’s bill would also expand the category of agricultural crops eligible for damage reimbursement. And it would increase the maximum payment for an individual claim from $10,000 to $20,000.
The bill now moves on to the Rules Committee and then perhaps a vote of the full House.
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Karl Savage is one of several Norwalk murder victims included on a new cold case playing card set issued to Connecticut inmates. Mary Aaron is one of the unsolved murder victims included in the new cold case playing cards distributed to inmates.
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Keg Stand Up started as the MCF Kick Off event at Lakefront Brewery in 2015 to a standing room capacity crowd of more than 200 people. In a short time, Keg Stand Up has quickly become the top comedy showcase event in Milwaukee with top regional comics performing to sold out crowds every month! The official Kick Off event at Lakefront Brewery will feature some of the top stand up comics around.
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Apple Pay expanding to Brazil soon — MacRumors — “Apple Pay is set to expand to Brazil later this year, Apple CEO Tim Cook revealed in today’s first quarter earnings call. While Apple didn’t provide an exact date for the launch of Apple Pay in Brazil, Cook did say it would come soon… Apple Pay grew 50% year-over-year, and it is now accepted at more than half of all retail locations in the United States, and at two-thirds of the country’s top retailers. Global Apple Pay purchase volume was also up.”
Applied Optoelectronics Inc (NASDAQ: AAOI) shares are trading higher by $2.00 (4 percent) at $58.99 in Friday's session.
The fiber-optic company peaked in July at $103.41 and was nearly cut in half when it bottomed on Sept. 5 at $55.13. The bulk of the decline came on Aug. 4 (falling from $97.99 to $64.60), following a Q2 earnings beat but weak Q3 sales guidance.
Since putting in the low for move, AAOI has revisited the $56.00 area on several occasions and rebounded. That's the case in today's session as well. After a slightly lower open, it breached Thursday's low ($56.75), by only by 20 cents, bottoming at $56.55 and reversed course.
The ensuing rally took the stock to $59.43, but drifted back to the $59.00 area. That high is just above Thursday's high of $59.24.
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BEIJING, April 9 The head of China's insurance regulator is under investigation for suspected disciplinary violations, the ruling Communist Party's anti-corruption watchdog said on Sunday, using phrasing that usually refers to graft.
In a brief statement, the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection said Xiang Junbo, head of the China Insurance Regulatory Commission, was suspected of "serious disciplinary violations".
It gave no further details.
Chinese President Xi Jinping is leading a campaign against official corruption that is tearing down once-untouchable party, military and business leaders and rolling up their powerful networks of relatives and allies. (Reporting by Kevin Yao)
When a storm hits the city, road crews deploy on Ottawa’s streets and sidewalks to get them in decent shape as fast as possible.
But if there’s a particularly bad section of road or sidewalk that needs attention, it can help if you flag it for the city.
Here are the two forms you can fill out online to let the city know about a problem:
Winter Road Maintenance
Winter Sidewalk Maintenance
And if there’s an immediate issue that presents a hazard to people or property, you can call the city’s hotline by dialing 3-1-1.
A DFL candidate drops out of Minnesota's first Congressional race.
John Austinson, of Eyota, leaves two months after he announced his candidacy.
He declined to comment on camera, but told KTTC he wants to get back to his personal life. He cites his father falling and breaking a hip as a sign to drop out.
Austinson said he wishes the other candidates the best, but hasn't thrown his support behind any of them just yet.
However, Austinson says he could run again in 2018.
SEATTLE (AP) — The second phase of a police body camera program put in place by former Seattle Mayor Ed Murray is set to kick in next week.
new Mayor Tim Burgess will maintain the program. Burgess says he strongly supports officers wearing body cameras.
The rollout began on July 22 with bike officers in the West Precinct.
The next phase of the plan requires all West Precinct patrol officers to do the same, starting September 30.
After that, SPD will be required to implement the cameras on a monthly, precinct-by-precinct basis until all patrol officers are wearing them.
The president of the Seattle Police Officers’ Guild says the union’s 1,300 officers will comply with that plan.
PAPILLION, Neb. (AP) — The driver of a loaded concrete truck that tipped onto a car near Omaha, killing two people, has been charged with misdemeanor motor vehicle homicide.
Sarpy County Attorney Lee Polikov told the Omaha World-Herald of the decision on Tuesday.
Last month, a judge deemed prosecutors didn’t have enough evidence to charge 21-year-old Austin Holloway, of Fremont, with two felony motor vehicle homicide counts in the Oct. 25 deaths of Michael Dearden and Phillip Hertel.
Holloway was driving the truck in La Vista when he made a sharp right turn, causing it to tip and land on the car carrying Dearden and Hertel. The judge said there was no evidence Holloway was speeding or driving recklessly, but there was evidence that the truck had been overloaded.
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About 500,000 premises already have full-fibre connections on the Openreach network
About 500,000 premises already have full-fibre connections on the Openreach network, which provide speeds of up to one gigabit a second.
Up to 40 UK locations will be connected, including Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Leeds, Liverpool, London in the first phase.
Openreach expects the cost of building FTTP in towns and cities over the next three years to be about £300-400 per property passed, plus connection costs of £150-175.
The roll-out will depend on it being able to make “an acceptable return” on its investment.
It plans to reach 10 million homes and firms by the mid 2020s.
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Thursday, June 21, Friday, June 22, Saturday, June 23
7:00pm to 9pm
Ragged Edge Community Theater, 111 S Main St, Harrodsburg, KY 40330, USA (map)
"Sha la la Joseph, you're doing fine! Your and your dreamcoat are ahead of their time!" Told entirely through song, this funny, warm-hearted, irresistible family musical follows the trials and triumphs of Israel's favorite son. One of the most popular and most produced musicals of all time, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat was the first hit for the writers of Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita, and Phantom of the Opera.
Admission: Adults, $10; Seniors, $9; Children, $8
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Ore. Justices Give Insurer Win In Elderly Abuse Suit
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 8:24 PM EST) -- The Oregon Supreme Court has gutted an already weakened bad faith suit against Bankers Life and Casualty Co. by finding that a state elder-abuse statute doesn’t apply to insurers, leaving only a few scattered breach-of-contract claims in what was once a fearsome proposed class action.
Lead plaintiff Lorraine Bates sued Bankers in 2013, alleging the insurer engaged in a “systemic bad faith scheme” to boost profits by using delay tactics to bilk elderly policyholders out of coverage.
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A preliminary necropsy suggests a beluga whale that died recently at Marineland suffered from an intestinal blockage.
In a statement issued Monday, Marineland said the whale, named Gia, died suddenly and initial medical reports indicate a congenital torsion of the small intestine that caused it to twist and become blocked.
The statement says Gia, who was born at Marineland, had appeared to be “happy, healthy and a well-adjusted member of her pod.”
The company said her sudden passing “came as a great shock to everyone.”
Marineland said complete necropsy results will be provided when received.
Amal Alamuddin’s Best Style Moments
George Clooney-pining hearts around the world broke the day that the actor-director announced his engagement to Amal Alamuddin (now Clooney) in April 2014. But the pain was soon soothed when folks learned his fiancee was the badass human rights lawyer (already well-known for her passionate work) with seriously great style. And in honor of her 40th birthday on Saturday, February 3, we thought it was time to celebrate her greatest fashion moments. From her chic skirt suits to unique couture gowns, the new style star on the block slayed us all. See all the looks since stepping into the world of red carpets that highlight the British barrister’s sartorial skills.
The dining room at Trelio in Clovis has been completely redesigned and now features custom wood furnishing with ponderosa pine wood felled due to the recent drought-induced bark beetle infestation. A pair of dining tables at Trelio in Clovis with high-backed Italian leather seats and ponderosa pine wood tables.
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Spain says it has extradited to the United States a Russian citizen who is suspected of being one the world's most notorious spammers.
Pyotr Levashov, a 37-year-old from St. Petersburg, was arrested in April while vacationing with his family in Barcelona.
U.S. authorities had asked for him to be detained on charges of fraud and unauthorized interception of electronic communications.
A statement from Spain's National Police said officers handed Levashov over to U.S. marshals on Friday.
The extradition was approved in October by Spain's National Court, which rejected a counter-extradition request from Russia.
Authorities in the U.S. say they have linked Levashov to a series of powerful botnets, or networks of hijacked computers capable of pumping out billions of spam emails.
Levashov's lawyers allege the case is politically motivated.
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Red-hot striker Raphael Dwamena has been named in Ghana's provisional squad for pre-2017 Africa Cup of Nations training in UAE.
The 21-year-old ended the first half of the season with a rich-vein of scoring form after banging in 18 goals in 20 league appearances for Austrian second-tier side Austria Lustenau.
But the prodigious forward must prove his mettle when official training starts on Tuesday before the final squad is submitted to CAF on Thursday.
Dwamena won a lot of admirers when he trained with the team at the St Thomas Aquinas School Park after scoring beautiful goals.
He started his football at the defunct Sogakope Red Bull Academy before joining Red Bull Salzburg and then later played for FC Liefering.
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Medical personnel burn their degrees as a symbolic act to oppose the Greek government's reforms and austerity measures in the public health sector, outside the Greek Health Ministry, in Athens, on Friday. [Orestis Panagiotou/EPA]
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Radford couple receives Chancellor’s Award
RICHMOND – New River Community College nominees Tracy and Sarah Wilkins of Radford received the 12th annual Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy during a recent luncheon ceremony at the Country of Club of Virginia.
Hosted by Virginia Foundation for Community College Education, the event honored leading philanthropists from each of Virginia’s 23 community colleges, as well as the statewide foundation. This year’s class of distinguished philanthropy leaders contributed a combined total of more than $10 million to Virginia’s community colleges.
“Tracy and Sarah Wilkins are tremendous believers in the power of education. Two years ago they established the Wilkins Fellows program that provides full scholarships to first generation college students in the New River Valley.
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On Sunday, the New England Patriots and the Philadelphia Eagles will go head to head in this year's Super Bowl. For the players, a Super Bowl run doesn't just mean glory. It also comes with a hefty bonus check.
SB Nation crunched the numbers to determine approximately how much athletes in every sport would take home after winning their respective championship game, looking at professional football, hockey, baseball and basketball. To compile the data, SB National analyzed major American sports leagues' collective bargaining agreements.
This Super Bowl's champs will receive around $191,000 each for their entire playoff run . The losing side, meanwhile, will take home $135,000 apiece for their post-season play.
The majority of that sum comes from Sunday's game. The winners will receive $112,000, while their opponents will get $56,000.
Thank you for visiting our website. Since you landed on this page you are looking for the solutions to La Times August 15th 2017 Crossword and you are in luck! We have just updated our site with the latest answers so without wasting time, scroll down and find the clue that you are looking for.
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A northeast Nebraska wind farm is growing its relationship with two of the biggest tech companies in the world.
Officials with the Rattlesnake Creek Wind Project in Dixon County on Monday announced they will will sell more of the company's energy to Facebook and Adobe.
Facebook previously agreed to purchase 200 megawatts from the farm, but is now pledging to gradually increase its purchase to the project's entire 320 megawatt potential by 2029.
Adobe agreed to purchase 10 megawatts of energy until 2028.
The wind farm, north of Wakefield, is under construction and is expected to start operations by the end of the year. It will be the second-largest wind farm in the state.
VOLCANO, Hawaii (AP) — Hawaii tourism officials are hoping Kilauea's eruption won't deter travelers from visiting the state's largest island, even as geologists warn the volcano could soon shoot large boulders out of its summit.
Travel industry executives note most of the Big Island is free of eruption threats from Kilauea, which began spurting lava into a residential neighborhood last week.
George Szigeti, CEO of the Hawaii Tourism Authority says Kilauea is being monitored constantly and says the Big Island is "immense" and there are large parts that are unaffected by the volcano.
President Donald Trump on Friday declared a major disaster exists on the Big Island. The move will make federal financial assistance available to state and local governments as they repair roads, public parks, schools and water pipes damaged by the eruption.
The 2018 NFL Draft is upon us. Let’s celebrate by taking a look back at the best classes of the last 25 years.
10. 2016
It’s early, but the 2016 draft class looks like it could produce several all-time greats. The top five picks—Jared Goff, Carson Wentz, Joey Bosa, Ezekiel Elliott, and Jalen Ramsey—are already Pro Bowlers. Add in Dak Prescott, Michael Thomas, Jordan Howard, and Tyreek Hill, and you’ve got a potentially historic group.
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POLICE are looking to find out what issues are most important to residents.
Havant police are looking for people living in Battins and West Leigh to respond to a survey.
The results will set their priorities for the future.
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According to the Washington Post, "President Trump's decision to decertify Iranian compliance with the nuclear deal could start a chain of events.”
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GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) – Many are getting ready for the long winter ahead with snow in the forecast.
Bill Kane is the supervisor at Ace Hardware in South Glens Falls. With winter flakes in the forecast, it’s all hands on deck.
He remembers the scene last March.
“We just get everything geared up,” he said. “We have all the salt and all the shovels out at our store.”
Not just inside but outside, too, with a snow plow.
“Keep the parking clear; I gotta keep it good and keep it safe,” he said.
Some people are like Barnaby Jones and stock up for the months ahead.
“We’re just looking for something with a metal edge, get real close to the pavement,” he said about shopping for a snow shovel.
Others are like Frank Falcone who are heading north to go skiing.
“That’s actually the reason I’m going,” he said. “I’m chasing the storm.”
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"Love Who You Are" was the theme at the Kalamazoo Pride held at the Arcadia Creek Festival Place in downtown Kalamazoo June 9-10. This year's 10th annual festival featured live music, more than 80 vendors and food and drinks.
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It's a common theme when talking about fuel reduction, and one that is echoed by trucking companies, associations and industry-related organizations alike. Reducing one's fuel consumption not only has a positive impact on the environment, it also has a positive effect on a business' bottom line.
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3:43 Coroner, state police trooper talk about importance of diversity at Wolf Branch Pause
1:25 O'Fallon girls swim coach talks about proposed budget cuts at the school
2:02 Repo man felt bad taking elderly couple's car. Here's how he made it up to them.
0:44 Crash with injuries blocks both directions of Illinois 159
1:48 Bob Daiber candidate for governor
1:27 St. Clair County officials join forces for two tax referenda
1:29 Washington Park working its way out of fiscal abyss
1:33 100 seniors around Belleville receive a Valentine's Day surprise
1:10 Belleville's 1020 Artworks Studio offers something for all ages
On 20 May 2018 Fairfax Media Publications Pty Ltd published on its webpage www.smh.com.au an article alleging that Pally Bargri was the Financial Analyst and founder of MuscleHoney.com.au.
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Fairfax accepts that the statement that Pally Bargri was happy to deal with thousands of stinging insects but not AMP's problems is false and unreservedly apologises to him for any distress caused to him by the article.
Ohio State tight end Derrick Malone plays in their NCAA college spring football game April 15 in Columbus. Jay LaPrete — The Associated Press
Both Joe Burrow and Dwayne Haskins put their best foot forward in Ohio State’s annual spring game on April 15 in front of 80,134 fans at Ohio Stadium.
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Olsen twins' lawyer offloads his fuller house The man who monetized the young Olsen twins, an entertainment lawyer named Robert Thorne, has sold his own Full House at One Morton Square in the West Village after just...
Ian Schrager's hotel launch turns into VIP rooftop after-party Spotted through the evening were “Schrager disciples, descendants and friends,” including The Weeknd, Ashley Olsen, and Courtney Love.
Olsen twins shut down Rihanna's Met Gala bash There were some rare nightlife sightings at Rihanna’s Met Ball after-party at 1Oak.
Vikki Sweeney, co-owner of Flower Buds in Charlottetown, sent out some flowers Monday ahead of the storm, but said Tuesday could be a challenge. "A lot of them that want it delivered on February 14th, we're finding it hard to explain to them that it's not that we don't want to, but a lot of the places you know, we won't be able to get to."
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April 12 Royalty North Partners Ltd-
* Royalty North announces private placement financing
* Royalty North Partners Ltd- proceeds of private placement will be used to fund company's loan agreement with sst construction, llc
* Royalty North Partners -intends to complete a non brokered private placement financing of a minimum of 17.6 million units at c$0.17 per unit Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
An International Youth Forum dedicated to the heritage of the Great Silk Road has kicked off in China. The event is organized by UNESCO and National Commission of China for UNESCO.
The forum is attended by the representatives of the countries via which the legendary trade road passed, including from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan, Radio UN reports.
During a week the role of youth in protecting and maintaining the cultural heritage of the Silk Road will be discussed in Changsha and Quanzhou cities. In particular, within the framework of the forum special training programs and scholarships will be developed.
The Silk Road was established back in the 2nd century AD. In the middle ages it used to link the Western Asia and Mediterranean. The Silk Road objects are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Two K-9 officers, who served with the Newport News Police Department for a combined eight years, were honored Monday night after their recent deaths.
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Customers have been lining up to order some of Tesla's electric big rigs since the Semi debuted in November, but there is one big question: where will they get charged? According to Reuters, at first the rollout will rely on customers like Pepsi and UPS to build on-site "megachargers" and trucks will be restricted to going back and forth on routes that keep them near home base. Representatives for the companies confirmed they're working with Tesla to build in-house charging locations, however, the plan for a Supercharger-like network that could juice up trucks on the road is a bit fuzzier.
Overruled…a motion to increase the bond for a Versailles man accused of, what’s being considered, a brutal beating in Eldon is shot down in Miller County Associate Court. Enoch Gill, who goes by the name “Spike,” is charged with a class-A felony of first-degree assault or attempt involving serious physical injury or special victim. The charge dates back to June 20th when Gill got into an altercation at a barber shop in Eldon seriously beating the victim and, allegedly, continuing to do so even after the man was already unresponsive. After hearing arguments for the bond to be increased, the motion was overruled with the $150-thousand bond, instead, modified to include GPS monitoring. As of Tuesday night, Gill was still being held in the Miller County Jail with his next scheduled court date set for the 18th of this month.
Dec 12 (Reuters) - Wellcome Trust Finance Plc:
* SAYS INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO RECORDED A TOTAL RETURN OF 16.9% PER CENT FOR YEAR TO 30 SEPTEMBER 2017​
* SAYS ‍THIS YEAR, WE AGAIN ENJOYED DOUBLE-DIGIT RETURNS FROM EVERY ASSET CLASS EXCEPT PROPERTY​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting By Simon Jessop)
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To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Levi’s trucker jacket, the brand asked pop superstar Justin Timberlake to help give the staple a redesign. He shared a couple of photos of the new piece via Instagram.
Related: Justin Timberlake Models 1950s Swimsuit in ‘Wonder Wheel’ Trailer
Timberlake posted, “For the 50th bday of the trucker jacket, @Levis asked me to redesign one. I did and ever since, it’s been my favorite drinking buddy. 🍻👌🏻 #Denim #Flannel #LiveInLevis.”
The jacket features a Hank Williams patch that says, “Why don’t you mind your own business.”
Timberlake has some experience as a clothing designer, having launched the William Rast brand with Trace Ayala in 2005.
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Over 65 per cent voters cast their ballot in the second phase of the assembly elections across 67 seats on Wednesday, the Commission (EC) said in New Delhi.
"The polling was 65.5 per cent till 5 pm and was continuing," Deputy Commissioner Vijay Dev told reporters New Delhi.
He said that had made cash seizure of Rs 16.5 crore, liquor worth Rs 9 crore and drugs worth Rs 1.1 crore. The official said gold and silver have also been seized.
Officials in Lucknow said that maximum voting was reported from Saharanpur and Lakhimpur Kheri.
Barring some places where Electronic Voting Machines developed some snags, polling was smooth and peaceful in most of the 67 assembly constituencies across 11 districts.
Polling began on Wednesday morning amid tight security at 7 am.
Long queues of women, differently-abled and elderly voters were seen in most parts outside the poll booths.
In the 2012 assembly polls, the average polling in these constituencies was 64 per cent.
A total of 721 candidates were in the fray.
WARREN — An international audience will tune in to watch the murder trial of Bresha Meadows, 15, of Warren, charged with killing her father last year.
It is scheduled the week of May 22 in Trumbull County Family Court before Judge Pamela Rintala.
Scott Bombeck, family court administrator, said he’s had phone calls from journalists from England, Germany and other countries asking about covering the trial, in addition to reporters closer to home.
The court has scheduled a final pretrial hearing May 8.
Bresha is charged with aggravated murder in the July 28 shooting death of her father, Jonathan R. Meadows Sr., 41, in their Hunter Street Northwest home.
About 3 a.m. that day, her mother, Brandi Meadows, called 911 saying Bresha had shot her father in the head. He was dead at the scene, police said.
The case has been the subject of rallies in various cities across the country and a “Free Bresha” campaign on social media locally.
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Emergency services crews have contained a gas leak in Greenway.
ACT Fire & Rescue was alerted to the leak on Soward Way at 8:12am on Tuesday after workers in the area ruptured an underground pipe while digging.
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The nearby Manning Clark building has been evacuated as a precaution.
Hazmat crews conducted atmospheric monitoring in the building and the situation was resolved about 10am.
Workers and visitors have been allowed to return to the building.
An ACT Emergency Services Agency spokesman said gas supplier ACTEW has been called-in and is currently assisting to seal-off the leaking pipe.
A new motorway from Chon Buri to Pattaya will be opened for trial use next month before its official launch after the Songkran holidays, the Highways Department said.
From Jan 5 motorists will be able to use the 42-kilometre section of the expressway connecting Chon Buri with the resort city for free.
Full story: Bangkok Post
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Utah Police Press Justices To Hear Tribal Trespass Case
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 9:03 PM EST) -- Current and former Utah law enforcement officials have pressed the U.S. Supreme Court to grant their petition appealing a Tenth Circuit ruling allowing a Ute Indian tribe court to hear a trespassing claim related to the shooting death of a tribe member, saying high court precedent blocks the tribal court’s jurisdiction.
The officials filed a petition on Dec. 12 for a writ of certiorari in a case in which a Tenth Circuit panel in July tossed a district court’s injunction blocking the tribal court trespassing claim, brought over...
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Kimbrel picked up his 18th save of the season Wednesday against the Blue Jays, allowing a hit and a walk while striking out one in a scoreless inning.
Kimbrel looked like he was going to get the night off with the Red Sox up 6-2 heading into the final frame, but he was called upon after Brian Johnson allowed the first two batters he faced to reach base. The right-hander issued a leadoff walk to load the bases before serving up a two-run double to Kendrys Morales. Both of the runs were charged to Johnson, while Kimbrel sat down the next three batters in order to preserve the win and his ERA. He now owns an impressive 2.16 ERA and 34:6 K:BB across 25 innings of relief this season and has converted nine straight save chances.
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump wants to send man back to the moon — and on to Mars.
Trump is signing a space policy directive directing NASA "to lead an innovative space exploration program to send American astronauts back to the moon, and eventually Mars."
That's according to White House spokesman Hogan Gidley.
Trump has taken several steps to refocus NASA's mission on space exploration.
He'll sign the directive at the White House Monday.
BIRTHDAY DRAW: Look for the big cake and candles at Park Beach HomeBase support local retailers and enter the draw to win an $18,000 home package.
BIRTHDAY DRAW: Look for the big cake and candles at Park Beach HomeBase support local retailers and enter the draw to win an $18,000 home package. Park Beach HomeBase
ANOTHER big thing has popped up in Coffs Harbour, aside from the famous Big Banana, and with it comes a chance to win big.
Park Beach HomeBase is celebrating its 18th birthday this week and the Bachrach Naumburger Group is running a birthday celebration giving shoppers the chance to win $18,000 worth of home goodies.
To celebrate the milestone, a massive cake has just been installed on the roof of HomeBase retailer Bob Wallis Cycles.
To find out more about the Park Beach HomeBase $18,000 home package giveaway click here.
This weekend on Alice … Fly through space from the safety of your planetarium seat, take a virtual safari in African Hall, or climb into the canopy of a living rainforest at the California Academy of Sciences, the world’s only aquarium-planetarium-rainforest-living museum. Get tickets at calacademy.org.
Winning is every hour from noon to 5 PM. When you hear the cue to call, start dialing 1-800-400-FM97. Caller 9 instantly wins a pair of tickets!
Come nose-to-beak with penguins and parrots, watch sting rays cruise beneath your feet, and feel the spray of the California coast. Face your fears—and an albino alligator—inside the Swamp, and meet scientists as they return from research expeditions around the world. From the depths of a Philippine coral reef to the outer reaches of the Universe, it’s all inside the California Academy of Sciences. Learn more and buy tickets at calacademy.org.
Nasir Mehmood is a broadcast TV, radio and web journalist reporting from VOA Islamabad
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Kolkata, Oct 6 (IANS) Sri Lanka will play a practice match against Board President's XI at the Salt Lake campus of Jadavpur University from November 11 to 13 ahead of the first cricket Test at Eden Gardens from November 16.
Head of International Cricket of Sri Lanka Cricket Chandima Mapatuna on Friday visited the Eden Gardens and expressed happiness with the facilities at the Jadavpur Campus in Salt Lake and Eden Gardens.
"He came and met us today and was happy with the facilities at both the venues. The meeting went off very well and in spirit of the long and warm relations we have enjoyed with the Sri Lankan board.
"He was very happy with the facilities and we assured them of our complete cooperation during their stay in Kolkata," Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) Joint Secretary Avishek Dalmiya said.
The team will arrive here on November 9.
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Donald Trump's biggest move as president is near, as a potential meeting with North Korea's Kim Jong-un is on the horizon. CBC News spoke to political crisis expert Ian Bremmer, who says the meeting could be a massive diplomatic breakthrough — or the domino that tips the world into war
Davis (groin) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Rockets.
Davis aggravated a left adductor injury during Sunday's matchup with the 76ers and after testing it out during pregame warmups Monday, the team decided it was in his best interest to sit out and avoid any additional strain. Davis' next opportunity to play will be Wednesday against the Bucks, though tentatively consider him questionable for that contest. With Davis out, Dante Cunningham will draw the start at power forward and could be a potential punt-play option for Monday's DFS slate.
Spirit AeroSystems plans to add more than 1,000 jobs over the two years, President and CEO Tom Gentile announced Wednesday. It also plans $1 billion in new capital investment at its Wichita site over five years, he said. Gentile said the company needs to grow and is out of room. ( Video by Bo Rader / The Wichita Eagle/Dec. 6, 2017)
× Asparagus & Spring Pea Tartine
Courtesy of Chef Matthew Ward
Culinary Vegetable Institute
ASPARAGUS & SPRING PEA TARTINE
-asparagus, shaved and blanched
-asparagus tips, pickled (apple cider vin)
-asparagus tips, roasted/seared/grilled
-asparagus ends, juiced
-Calvin Pea Tendrils
-Pea Blooms
-petite snow peas
-EVOO
-Chèvre
-Dill & tarragon
-sliced bread, Sourdough baguette or boule
-butter
-salt and pepper
-lemon zest
-toast sliced bread (two pieces) in butter, salt lightly when toasted to your preference
-Mix asparagus juice, vinegar, oil and salt to taste for light dressing.
-crumble and evenly distribute chèvre on toasted bread. Salt the chèvre. Lightly zest lemon over chèvre.
-dress shaved asparagus and petite peas with prepared dressing, salt and pepper to taste
-arrange asparagus, Tendrils and peas on bread slices.
-garnish with dill, tarragon and pea Blooms.
-serve immediately and enjoy.
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I look forward to hearing news from the SSPX when they are in full communion with the catholic church. Untill then, with a heavy heart, I will pass.
× Romney confirms unusual write-in choice for 2016 presidential election
SALT LAKE CITY — Mitt Romney didn’t vote for Donald Trump. He didn’t vote for Evan McMullin. He didn’t vote for someone who had declared his or her candidacy.
Mitt Romney voted for his wife, Ann Romney, in the 2016 presidential election, his office confirmed Wednesday afternoon.
Romney, who has previously avoided questions about his 2016 presidential pick, spoke about his reason for writing in his wife’s name.
“I wrote in the name of a person who I admire deeply, who I think would be an excellent president,” Romney said, according to Deseret News.
“Become very cool to vote Labour – in my opinion there are quite a few shy Tories who are voting Labour as it is seen to be cool” @ToffTalks pic.twitter.com/tzT32kEO2e — BBC This Week (@bbcthisweek) 19 October 2017
Georgia Toffolo won ITV’s I’m a Celebrity last night. She is a sworn Tory and politics fan; here she is discussing the Conservatives on BBC’s This Week. Guido is beginning to think it was a mistake not to hire her as an intern…
Matthew Klimberg [@KlimbergCalcio] explains why Maurizio Sarri is the wrong manager to replace Antonio Conte at Chelsea pic.twitter.com/d4Ktd8WIBK — CalcioMercato (En) (@CmdotCom_En) February 3, 2018
With Antonio Conte’s summer exit from Chelsea looking more an more like a certainty each passing hour, Napoli manager Maurizio Sarri has been linked with the Londoners.In what is proving to be a remarkable season, Sarri has his men at the top of the Serie A standings as a result of his leadership. His “Sarri ball,” which emphasizes short, quick passes, and moving up the field just a quickly, is working with devastating effect on the rest of Italy.However, despite his success this season, Matthew Klimberg (@KlimbergCalcio) sees a characteristic of Sarri that will hinder his ability to be successful in the Premier League. Watch the video below, and let us know what you think.
The unrest of recent weeks weakens the Maduro regime by the day, but it's far from clear what can replace it, or how. Hugo ChA vez left some very hard shoes to fill for his successor, NicolA s Maduro .
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Derek Paul Sunman, 43, of Orion Township, is charged with operating while intoxicated with a child in the vehicle. (WDIV)
LAKE ORION, Mich. - A 43-year-old man accused of drunken driving was arraigned Monday in connection with a crash in Lake Orion.
Derek Paul Sunman, Orion Township, is charged with operating while intoxicated with an occupant under the age of 16.
The crash happened at the corner of Atwater and S. Broadway streets.
Police said Sunman was heading southbound on S. Broadway Street and passed two vehicles using the center turn lane, sideswiping both vehicles and losing control.
Officers detected signs of intoxication and Sunman failed roadside sobriety tests, police said.
Sunman’s 13-year-old child was in the vehicle.
No injuries were reported in the crash.
Sunman was given a $15,000 bond.
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Shudder while accelerating Went for a cruise down to the central coast over the long weekend and I noticed there is a slight shudder when accelerating either at high or low speed.. almost like its misfiring but it isn't, the revs remain constant I just feel a slight kick back n forth shuddering. Kinda hard to explain but could also be mistaken for a bumpy ride. It could be normal and i'm just not used to it since its my first time owning a 4WD after switching from a sedan which was quite low. Went for a cruise down to the central coast over the long weekend and I noticed there is a slight shudder when accelerating either at high or low speed.. almost like its misfiring but it isn't, the revs remain constant I just feel a slight kick back n forth shuddering. Kinda hard to explain but could also be mistaken for a bumpy ride. It could be normal and i'm just not used to it since its my first time owning a 4WD after switching from a sedan which was quite low.
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Teal Bunbury scored on a penalty kick in the 88th minute as the New England Revolution tied Atlanta United 1-1 on Wednesday night.
New England (5-4-4) has one win in its last five games — with two straight draws. Atlanta (8-3-2) had won four straight on the road.
Krisztian Nemeth drew the late foul in the corner of the penalty box after capitalizing on a defensive turnover. Atlanta goalkeeper Brad Guzan chose the right direction but Bunbury found the upper-right corner. Guzan was given a yellow card for kicking the ball into the stands after the goal.
Josef Martinez opened the scoring for Atlanta in the 23rd minute by redirecting Julian Gressel's cross. It was Martinez's league-leading ninth goal of the season.
New England goalkeeper Matt Turner kept the Revs within reach by denying Ezequiel Barco's point-blank attempt in the 82nd.
A Christmas calf show organised by agriculture students from Myerscough College has helped boost funds for charity.
Students plan and prepare for the event months in advance and college Head of Agriculture Craig Thompson, said: “All the students have done fantastically well. You could really see the effort they had gone to in preparation for the competition. It made a thoroughly entertaining spectacle.”
Christmas calf show
The event was staged at Lodge Farm at Myerscough’s new Livestock Innovation Centre.
A raffle at the event raised more than £500, which was split between suicide prevention charity Papyrus and a student project.
Dave Iveson (Level 2 Agriculture Programme Leader) said: “Many students had never put a halter on a calf before and to see them so confident in handling these livestock now is extremely rewarding. They should be very proud of themselves.”
Correct Answer: First called Jif but some say Gif
The Graphics Interchange Format (GIF) was developed in 1987 by ISP CompuServe employee Steve Wilhite who insisted at the 2013 Webby Award show that the format was always intended to be pronounced as "Jif" with a soft "G" as an attempt to play on the branding of American peanut butter brand Jif -- a gimmick that went as far as CompuServe workers saying "choosy developers choose GIF".
Nonetheless, the word is commonly enough pronounced with hard G (like the word gift) that mainstream dictionaries including American Heritage, Merriam-Webster's and the New Oxford American now have both pronunciations listed. Even these sources disagree about the primary pronunciation though, with American Heritage for instance favoring Jif and Merriam-Webster’s favoring Gif if you listen to their audio examples.
Amazon just revealed a Skype competitor. Amazon Chime is a new videoconferencing service from Amazon Web Services that went live on Monday. The cross-platform video- and audio-calling app runs on Windows, MacOS, iOS, and Android, and promises to make work conferences more seamless and easier to start. The software promises to make screen-sharing easy, as well as prevent lag, low-quality video, and other common issues with videoconferencing. Here's what it's like to use: View As: One Page Slides
Chime puts all your meeting needs in one place, syncing notifications and various chats. Here's what a five-way videoconference on Chime looks like.
One of the key features will be screen-sharing, which will work on computers as well as on phones and other mobile devices.
Screen-sharing is important for working together on slide decks and app development.
Here's what it looks like when you get a Chime call.
Chime starts at $2.50 per user per month, although the first 30 days are free.
HazMat crews are on the scene of a mercury spill at a building in Houston's Midtown area.Experts were called to the Mid Main Lofts in the 3500 block of Main Street Monday morning. Officials say a man who lives in the complex was keeping mercury in his apartment in something like a mason jar when the mercury spilled.Several HazMat units arrived at the scene. There's no word of an official evacuation of the building, but the street is blocked off, as well as the gate entrance to the parking garage for the complex.Officials say this spill will require an extensive and comprehensive cleanup.Mercury is a naturally occurring element. According to the World Health Organization, exposure to even small amounts can cause serious health problems. Mercury may have toxic effects on the nervous, digestive and immune systems, and on lungs, kidneys, skin and eyes. Mercury is considered by WHO as one of the top 10 chemicals or groups of chemicals of major public health concern.
WASSERMAN-SHULTZGATE UPDATE: Lawyer For IT Aide Says Dem Congressmen To Blame For Falsified Spending Records.
House Democrats ordered the systematic falsification of records showing how they spend their taxpayer-provided office budgets, according to lawyers for two former House information technology (IT) aides.
It’s a remarkable accusation that pits sitting lawmakers against the former aides, Imran Awan, his brothers Abid and Jamal, and his wife Hina Alvi. Imran was arrested in July while trying to board a flight to Pakistan, and then indicted on four counts of bank fraud involving moving money to that country. Imran and Hina, who was also indicted, face a court date Friday.
One of Imran’s lawyers, Aaron Page, acknowledged the invoicing discrepancy Aug. 21, telling The Daily Caller News Foundation, “This is just how things have been done for forever. This is what experienced members of Congress expect: to expedite things, they adjust the pricing.”
This rumored Ultra plan could mean a decrease in in the number of concurrent streams on the Standard and Premium plans. As Phone Arena notes, some Italian Netflix users say promotional materials advertise reduced plans, while others keep it the same. At this point, Netflix will only say that it's testing something new to see how customers react.
Last year, Netflix increased the price of its Standard plans by $1 to $10.99 a month while Premium got a $2 price hike. Prior to that, Netflix last raised prices in the US in October 2015 when its Standard subscription went from $8.99 to $9.99 for new members.
Much of that money will likely be funneled into content; Netflix has pledged to spend up to $8 billion (yes, with a B) on original content in 2018 alone.
It's actually been a week of price hikes for video-streaming services. DirecTV Now and PlayStation Vue will both increase their plans by $5 per month.
In this image made available by Serkan Ulu, Enis Berberoglu, centre, from Turkey's main opposition Republican People's Party, , accompanied by other party members arrives at a court in Istanbul, Wednesday, June 14, 2017. Berberoglu, a prominent lawmaker from the pro-secular party was found guilty for revealing state secrets and sentenced to 25 years in prison, prompting an outcry from his party, according to Turkey's official Anadolu news agency.
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Zarqa Nawaz , creator of the TV show Little Mosque on the Prairie and author of Laughing All the Way to the Mosque. Regina resident and creator of the CBC sitcom Little Mosque on the Prairie , Zarqa Nawaz is among the most prominent latter-day voices on Canadian Muslim identity.
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Series 18 Can We Save The Reef?
Off Australia's northeast coast lies a wonder of the world; a living structure so big it can be seen from space. Professor Emma Johnston meets the intrepid scientists racing to understand & save the Great Barrier Reef.
Abby gets a call from a little girl named Lily and tries to find her location.
Conjunctivitis epidemic mushrooms to 25,557
PANAMA’S conjunctivitis epidemic has mushroomed to 25,557 cases and climbing since it was declared on August 2 says the Ministry of Health (Minsa).
At the time the outbreak was listed an epidemic, there were 10, 646 reported cases
The Gorgas Memorial Institute of Health Studies detected
that the agent that is causing the disease is an enterovirus
that can be transmitted by direct contact with ocular, respiratory or stool secretions, but It can also come from environmental sources, and affects people of all ages.
The incubation period for conjunctivitis is between 12 and 72 hours. It is maintained for four consecutive days, in its lighter phase, but may be up to 12 days when it becomes full blown.
Jay-Z’s buzzy “Moonlight” video has spread its wings beyond Tidal, the streaming service where it premiered one week ago. Now available on YouTube, the seven-minute clip sparked internet chatter for skewering Hollywood’s diversity problems and poking fun at the “La La Land” Best Picture snafu from earlier this year.
“Moonlight” ― a track from Jay-Z’s new album, “4:44″ ― recasts the famous “Friends” episode “The One Where No One’s Ready” with an exclusively black cast. It’s a who’s-who of contemporary comedy: Jerrod Carmichael (Ross), Issa Rae (Rachel), Lil Rel Howery (Joey), Lakeith Stanfield (Chandler), Tiffany Haddish (Phoebe) and Tessa Thompson (Monica). Performing to onslaughts of stock laughter, Carmichael finds himself disenchanted, especially after Hannibal Buress tells him that replacing white actors is not as subversive as he hopes. In other words, representation in Hollywood has a long way to go.
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the still for that upload of Berry Good is LOADS better than the cheap one on their own channel, a mess! And where'd the ice skating go???I really like Vivi's song - I was going to add it if it wasn't here - but wish they'd saved it for later or put it out last week since Minzy is kind've winning the day as it were.I feel ok enough about Laboum's title but they will have to work hard to get me to like any song of theirs more than Ding Dong - THAT WAS SO TITLE WORTHY, WTF?! -IU is IU so she'll be fine, especially with the title having GD - and how random is that! - but I definitely anticipate it NGL
Women would rather have an average-looking partner than a 10/10, a YouGov study has found.
Just 7 per cent of women said their ideal partner would be a "perfect 10", while 26 per cent said they would score a 5 on the attractiveness scale, the most popular choice.
Research by the polling company found that men were more likely to think that being physically attractive was an important quality in a partner, with the largest group, 22 per cent, saying their ideal mate would score 8 out of ten, and 15 per cent saying they would prefer a partner who was a 10 out of 10.
Experts said women were more likely to be worried about their partner attracting attention if they were particularly good-looking.
Lucy Beresford, the sex and relationships expert for radio station LBC, said: "For men, it's more that the person they're with in a way reflects on their own attractiveness.
A stone's throw from Sag Harbor Village, this Farrell designed house was custom built to the highest standard. On a beautifully landscaped acre, it offers the privacy of an estate combined with the ability to zip into Sag Harbor without a car. At 3,200 sf, it has gracious entertaining spaces, and four generous bedrooms, with four and a half baths. A two story entrance welcomes you into an the open-concept great room and gourmet kitchen, with serene views of grounds maintained by Dodds and Eder. ?Sliding glass doors along the back of the house lead out to a covered porch. The heated gunite pool, and spa with waterfall feature are surrounded by bluestone. In the kitchen, there are a Wolf range, a Subzero refrigerator and wine cooler, with custom cabinetry and marble countertops. The master bedroom has a fireplace, an en suite bath and two walk-in closets. There are three large guest bedrooms with en suite baths. A full basement with high ceilings can be finished to create a game room or other living space.
Artificial Intelligence is set to be the top trend of 2017. Amazon's Jeff Bezos has said it's hard to overstate how big an impact AI is going to have on society over the next 20 years.
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It’s official! Nene Leakes will be holding a peach for season 10 of The Real Housewives of Atlanta.
I told you guys months ago that Nene was negotiating her contract, well the O.G “Housewife hit the net recently to confirm that she’s finally inked a deal for her return, stating:
It’s been a long process but we’ve finally reached an agreement! All Hail the Queen for season 10 of [email protected] #thethreatisback
More below…
Ooooh… now I understand why Kenya Moore is begging for attention with her latest stunt (click HERE if you missed that).
Season 10 is going to about be epic!
What do you think of Nene’s announcement?
Are you excited for her RHOA return?
May 3 General Communication Inc
* GCI reports first quarter 2017 financial results
* Q1 revenue $228 million
* Pro forma ebitda is expected to be between $300 million and $325 million in 2017
* Capital expenditures are expected to be approximately $165 million in 2017
* General Communication Inc qtrly loss per share per class b common share and per class a common share of $1.60 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
It was Andy Cohen's birthday show, but somehow the audience was the one getting presents. We have John Mayer to thank for that.
E! News attended the May 24 taping of Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen's special birthday surprise episode and witnessed some truly memorable happenings. Not only were there blush-inducing videos of Cohen, but there was also Bridgett Everett and a motorboating situation, and an intimate performance by Mayer. Oh yeah, Dolly Parton surprised Cohen with a birthday phone call and even sang to the Bravo host! Talk about a birthday gift.
All this happened after Mayer turned the tables on his good pal and acted as host for the entire episode.
Dutch prosecutors ask judge to outlaw Hells Angels
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Dutch prosecutors have asked a judge to ban the Hells Angels motorcycle gang in the Netherlands, arguing that its members are part of "a subculture of lawlessness."
The appeal is not the first time Dutch authorities have gone after the gang. An earlier attempt to outlaw a local branch of the Hells Angels was rejected by Dutch courts, including by the country's Supreme Court in 2009.
Prosecutors said Wednesday that they handed to a court in the central Netherlands a dossier including hundreds of pages outlining the Hells Angels' activities. They said in a statement that the gang's members are involved in crimes such as extortion and intimidation.
Dutch prosecutors have in recent years gone after other motorcycle gangs, saying that they form a threat to civil order.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Xinming China Holdings Ltd:
* Expected to record a net loss attributable to owners of company for six months ended 30 June 2017
* Turnaround from profit to loss attributable to decrease of about 92.9% in gross floor area of residential projects delivered in H1 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The Lowell Graded School students with community support hosted a spaghetti dinner to raise funds for the American Legion, Post 28. The funds will support veteran's needs. Earlier in the day the students decorated veteran's graves in the three town cemeteries with flower arrangements donated by Farrant's Flower Shop and Greenhouse. Read more in the Newport Daily Express.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel gave a New Year's Eve address to the nation Saturday in which she said Islamic terrorism was the "most difficult test" the nation faced. From Deutsche Welle : In her New Year's speech, Chancellor Angela Merkel said that the past 12 months "tested us in many ways."
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McCrossan Boys Ranch Banquet Auction - Sioux Falls
Apr 5, 2018 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
McCrossan Boys' Ranch is proud to announce the Professional Bull Riders (PBR) are returning for our 2018 banquet auction! Dust off your cowboy boots and get ready for a night of fun at this year's country-western themed event. Enjoy music, great food, wonderful auction items and hear motivational stories from some of the best bull riders in the world. Stay tuned to find out more about some very special appearances!
Tickets: $75
[India], Feb 3 (ANI): Holding pro-Pakistani elements responsible behind the violence in Kasganj, former Union Minister Kalraj Mishra has said that forces involved with them should be identified.
"I have stressed that forces, trying to aggravate communal tension, should be identified. Those who collude with pro-Pakistani elements and want to create chaos in different ways should be identified," Mishra told press here, on Friday.
One person, identified as Chandan Gupta, was killed and two others were injured after clashes broke out between two groups in Kasganj district of Uttar Pradesh following an unauthorised bike rally, organised to mark the Republic Day.
The clash broke out after a group objected to certain slogans raised by bike-borne participants of the rally. As of now, the Uttar Pradesh Police has arrested nine people in connection with the case. (ANI)
CLEVELAND — LeBron James will sit out Friday's exhibition game against the Indiana Pacers as he recovers from a sprained left ankle.
James got hurt on Sept. 27 when he stepped on a teammate's foot in practice. He took part in Cleveland's workout on Thursday and the club wanted to see how he responded before deciding if he would try to go against the Pacers. He's going to sit again as a precaution, the team said.
The three-time champion also missed Wednesday's preseason opener against Atlanta. Cleveland next plays on Tuesday against Chicago.
James and his teammates attended Thursday night's AL Division Series matchup between the Indians and New York Yankees.
Sight deposits are basically the accounts of banks that sit with the SNB and account for a major portion of liquidity within the financial system. An increase in domestic sight deposits, but nothing major as it dropped last week. USD/CHF is trading near …
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Hunterdon Computer Club meets on Saturday, Aug. 19, at Hunterdon Medical Center, Route 31, Raritan Township, beginning at 9 a.m. with coffee and bagels. Meeting at 10, followed by a presentation.
Guests welcome. All levels of interest and experience. For more information, visit www.hunterdoncomputerclub.org or call 908-437-8785.
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Beyonce Flaunts 4:44 Concert Outfit
Bey is obviously loving this post-baby cold-grit thickness she’s got going on.
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During the Vancouver stop of her hubby’s 4:44 Tour last night, Bey reminded everyone what she’s working with in some black cutoff shorts, Givenchy boots, and a designer tee. Oh, and of course her blonde inches.
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Twitter user @lansanakeita22 called the competition a 'shame' to Guinea culture.
Authorities in Guinea have reportedly banned beauty pageants after "skimpy outfits" in the swimwear section sparked outrage on social media, with some asking if the country's prime minister was "encouraging prostitution".
According to BBC Live, the participants in Saturday's show paraded in front of Prime Minister Mamady Youla in bikinis, attracting heavy criticism on social media.
Twitter user @lansanakeita22 called the competition a "shame" to Guinea culture.
The ban was to remain in place until a new code of ethics "has been drawn up", the report quoted Culture Minister Siaka Barry as saying.
Source: News24
1:25 O'Fallon girls swim coach talks about proposed budget cuts at the school Pause
0:40 Practicing a classic
2:34 Scott commander praises community partnerships at mayor's prayer breakfast
0:51 U.S. Bank robbed in Glen Carbon
2:02 Repo man felt bad taking elderly couple's car. Here's how he made it up to them.
1:41 Fischer's Restaurant general manager talks about decision to close
1:48 Bob Daiber candidate for governor
0:28 Explosion causes fire at Collinsville home
0:27 Learning Resource Center re-opens to serve the East St. Louis community
SHARE COPY LINK Leanne Klarer of Millbrook Elementary, Myriah Luke of East Millbrook Middle, Rebeka Townsend of Rolesville High and Kennedy Wilmer of Lynn Road Elementary won the Wake County school system's 2017-18 Diane Kent Parker First-Year Teacher Award. Wake County Schools
Leanne Klarer of Millbrook Elementary, Myriah Luke of East Millbrook Middle, Rebeka Townsend of Rolesville High and Kennedy Wilmer of Lynn Road Elementary won the Wake County school system's 2017-18 Diane Kent Parker First-Year Teacher Award. Wake County Schools
Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig on Tuesday night hit a home run against the Indians and soon thereafter directed an obscene gesture at some fans. Afterward, Puig provided the following explanation:
#Dodgers Yasiel Puig said 4 fans in dugout seats were riding him before/after his HR. "I reacted that way. I stooped to their level" — Bill Plunkett (@billplunkettocr) June 14, 2017
Needless to say, MLB found that excuse a bit wanting, and on Wednesday they handed down a one-game suspension for Puig. Joe Torre, Chief Baseball Officer for Major League Baseball, made the announcement. Puig's suspension had been scheduled to be served immediately, but he's chosen to appeal. Until that appeal is heard and ruled upon, he can continue playing.
Puig in his age-26 season is batting .239/.313/.418 (94 OPS+) with 10 home runs in 61 games.
Texas Tech Physicians-Pediatrics will be hosting an Open House Celebration and Asthma Awareness Event from 4 to 6 p.m. on Thursday.
The event will be held at their office at 701 W. 5th Street in Odessa.
This is part of an effort to educate the community about asthma and other pediatric health issues. They are also hoping to show the community their newly renovated pediatric clinic.
According to Texas Tech Pediatricians, around 20 percent of children in Ector County are affected by asthma.
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April 6 L Brands Inc
* L Brands Inc says for March, exit of swim and apparel categories had negative impact of 7 percent points to co's comparable sales
* In March, exit of swim, apparel categories had negative impact of 10 percent points to victoria's secret comparable sales
* L brands reports March 2017 sales
* March sales fell 7 percent to $951.4 mln
* Comparable sales for five weeks ended April 1, , decreased 10 percent, were negatively impacted by later easter this year by about 2 to 3 points Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
We have all wanted more social media followers since the early 2000’s when social media began to take off. We read how this person or that person had thousands or millions of followers. Wow, that set the bar right up there in social media!
Many people were getting paid to post or tweet this or that. Others found new jobs because of their follower count and so called influence. According to the Money Pantry “People with a lot of twitter followers (sometimes called Twitlebrities) are regularly getting paid to tweet about certain companies or products.”
As a transplant to San Antonio from Houston, I have found the city's slower pace has been a welcome change. This city offers the perfect scenarios for a self-admitted people watcher like myself.
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Austin Haworth was 13 when his mother, Amanda Haworth, a Miami-Dade police officer, and her partner, Roger Castillo, were killed delivering an arrest warrant to a career criminal in Liberty City. For the next five years Austin was brought up in his Southwest Ranches home by Haworth's former partner Jeri Mitchell and his grandparents. Now, as Austin gets ready to depart for college on a baseball scholarship, a group of private businesses got together and built the family an addition to the Broward home that will be waiting for Austin when he returns on vacations and after he graduates. Tuesday, Miami-Dade police and about a dozen private groups were honored at the home as part of Austin's send-off. Video by Emily Michot / Miami Herald staff
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The Arizona Coyotes are hot as of late, and a 5-0 win over the Calgary Flames last night makes them look even hotter. Tonight the Coyotes will have a chance to demonstrate what happens when oil meets fire as they take on the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place.
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AUBURN, AL (WTVM) - There’s now an answer to Auburn’s biggest question of fall camp: who would win the starting quarterback job?
Monday, the Tigers announced that Baylor transfer QB Jarrett Stidham will start the opener against Georgia Southern.
Stidham and Sean White battled the first two weeks of the preseason for the starting role, but after the team’s second scrimmage it appears they have their man.
In his freshman season at Baylor in 2015, Stidham threw for 1,265 yards and 12 touchdowns. He sat out all of 2016 when he transferred from the Bears.
Auburn opens the season against Georgia Southern Sept. 2. Kickoff at 7:30 EST 6:30 CT.
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ELLSWORTH — Pick-up basketball games at the farm were serious competitions when Curt, Cody and Casey Schilling were learning to play.
It was a real family affair, those head-to-head encounters. Sometimes mom (Carla) and dad (Clayton) played, too.
With the boys, the action got physical. Rules were basically modeled according to the law of the jungle.
“We definitely had it out on the yard in the cement driveway,” said Curt. “I think, especially, me and Cody beat up on Casey. That’s kind of what helped make him so good in college. Cody and I did not allow Casey to make excuses. We didn’t allow him to blame others.”
Casey smiled at the recollection. Playing pick-up games with his brothers, he said, caused him to play with a chip on his shoulder during his Augustana College years.
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BRECKENRIDGE HILLS, MO – The Breckenridge Hills Police Department is investigating a bank robbery. The robbery happened around 2:30 pm Monday afternoon at the Commerce Bank located at 9850 St. Charles Rock Road.
Police say a man walked into the bank and handed a teller a note demanding money be put into a bag.
The suspect fled on foot with an undetermined amount of money.
It’s believed he may be driving a 2000-2006 blue Toyota Rav4.
Police believe the man may live in the area.
Anyone with information on the robbery is urged to call the Breckenridge Hills Police Department at 314-426-1214.
A teenager has admitted attempting to hack into the computers of senior US government officials from his home, including the director of the CIA and the deputy director of the FBI.
Kane Gamble, 18, pleaded guilty at Leicester Crown Court to eight charges of "performing a function with intent to secure unauthorised access" to the computers and two charges of "unauthorised modification of computer material".
His targets included John Brennan, the then director of the CIA, and the former deputy director of the FBI, Mark Giuliano.
Also on the list was Barack Obama's deputy national security adviser Avril Haines and his senior science and technology adviser John Holdren.
Reports at the time said a British teenager had infiltrated the personal e-mail account of Mr Brennan and posted details online.
Gamble, of Linford Crescent in Coalville, Leicestershire, will be sentenced at Leicester Crown Court on December 15.
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French bank Natixis under investigation over subprime losses
PARIS, Feb 15 (Reuters) - Natixis has been placed under formal investigation in France regarding statements the company released at the start of the global subprime crisis in 2007, the bank said on Wednesday.
"Natixis announces that it has today been placed under formal investigation in France, in the context of a magistrate led investigation process opened in 2010 relating to two announcements released in the second half of 2007, at the start of the subprime crisis," the company said.
"Natixis considers that it provided to the public, in good faith, the information available to it about its exposure, and as and when any underlying risks were identified," it added.
In 2010, France's AMF financial market watchdog said it was investigating Natixis to determine whether the French bank concealed losses in late 2008 at the height of the financial crisis.
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Brandon Plewe, co-founder of Goodly Cookies shared his story and why his cookies are so popular in Salt Lake City after just one month of being open. Goodly Cookies delivers 6 gigantic cookies straight to your door. The cookie orders also benefit the Huntsman Cancer Foundation. To learn more go here.
John Schnaedter, 36, of Mount Washington, faces one count of simple assault stemming from the incident, which police said happened Saturday outside a home on Bailey Avenue. Pittsburgh police received a call that day from a man who said he heard a woman screaming and saw "fists swinging" inside a Jeep on the street and then saw a woman laying on the sidewalk.
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EAST LANSING, Mich (WLNS) – Aurelio Cisneros only took up mixed martial arts fighting three years ago but she is turning professional now. 6 Sports reporter Alex Sims paid this remarkable local fighter a visit today…where else? At the gym. Watch the video above to meet this young fighter.
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Mountain biking is the highlight in this week’s KOHO Outdoor Report, talking with Travis Hornby of the Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance, from No. 2 Canyon trails to youth summer biking camps. Learn more about work parties, camps and events at their website and Facebook.
Davis turned six targets into three catches for 29 yards in Sunday's 12-7 loss to Arizona.
Davis finished second in targets to tight end Delanie Walker's nine, as fellow wideouts Eric Decker and Rishard Matthews saw only five apiece. While the rookie continues to see a decent number of looks per game, he's not making much of a fantasy case for himself after having failed to find the end zone or top 50 yards in a game since returning from a hamstring injury in Week 9.
Ghana coach Avram Grant is expected to name his final 23-man squad for the 2017 AFCON on Thursday.
The former Chelsea and West Ham United manager announced a 26-man squad to train in Al Ain's UAE City training Camp.
The Ghana FA has established a strong relationship with Al Ain and the link between Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan and the club also helped the Black Stars Management Committee to acquire the base for the camping.
Grant named Barnsley's Andy Yiadom, striker Raphael Dwamena and Schalke 04's Bernard Tekpetey to join usual faces.
Eight (8) players who did not train with the squad including Leicester City's Daniel Amartey, Christian Atsu, Andy Yiadom, Andre and Jordan Ayew, Adam Kwarasey, Thomas Partey and Asamoah Gyan will all join the squad in the UAE.
Ghana won silver medal at the last edition of the competition after losing on penalties to the Ivory Coast in the final.
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MORRISTOWN, N.J. (AP) - The driver of a New Jersey school bus involved in an accident that killed a student and teacher has been released pending a possible trial.
But a judge ordered Hudy Muldrow to surrender his personal and professional driver's licenses Wednesday. He's been charged with death by auto stemming from the May 17 crash on Interstate 80 in New Jersey.
Authorities allege the 77-year-old Muldrow missed a turn and tried to make an illegal U-turn on the interstate. The bus collided with a dump truck, and the impact tore the bus apart.
The bus was one of three carrying fifth-graders on a field trip. The other two buses weren't involved in the accident.
Prosecutors had sought to have Muldrow detained. They cited his history of driving infractions and claimed he posed a flight risk.
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(Strasburg, Ohio) The Strasburg Fire Department is investigating after a garage caught fire Tuesday night.
Fire Chief Dan Varner confirmed that crews were called to the scene on N. Bodmer Avenue just before 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
“On our first alarm we had Dover, Bolivar come up. Both of them had aerials. Dover had about five guys, so did Bolivar. Plus, Smith was also dispatched with us. We responded and the first engine out. When we got on scene, it’s approximately a 25 X 35 garage.”
Chief Varner explained light smoke and flames were coming out of one side of the building when crews arrived.
Damage is estimated at roughly $25,000. A cause is still under investigation.
No injuries were reported.
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It was revealed at Friday’s WWE NXT TV tapings that WWE NXT Takeover: New Orleans live special during WrestleMania weekend will feature the following matches:
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Andrade “Cien” Almas (w/Zelina Vega) (c) vs. Aleister Black.
WWE NXT Women’s Title Match
Ember Moon (c) vs. Shayna Baszler.
The finals of the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic Tournament is also expected to take place at the event.
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In the four months since Hillary Clinton officially launched her new political group, Onward Together, the group has done little besides soliciting donations from Clinton supporters.
When Clinton went public with her group on May 15 she said the group would be partnering with five left-wing political groups: Indivisible, Swing Left, Color of Change, Emerge America and Run for Something.
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Mark Jurich, the son of fired University of Louisville Athletic Director Tom Jurich, has been let go from his position in the school’s athletics department along with two other employees.
U of L said the moves are part of a restructuring within the department. Mark Jurich was the director of development in the department and had played on the Cardinals’ baseball team.
He had stayed on at U of L after the October firing of his father. Tom Jurich was let ago amid a federal investigation of college basketball recruiting.
Courier Journal reports that the two other dismissed athletic department employees are director of marketing Julianne Waldron and human resources director Kim Maffett.
Bender tallied 16 points (5-10 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, five assists and one block across 28 minutes in Friday's 129-97 loss to the Jazz.
Bender saw extended run in the blowout defeat, leading to his best scoring total since Jan. 7. The 2016 fourth overall pick has been seeing a solid allotment of playing time throughout the season, but offensive surges like Friday's have been few and far between. Bender is obviously capable of the occasional double-digit scoring effort, but his inconsistency keeps his fantasy value limited to deeper formats for the time being, despite starter Marquese Chriss' own struggles and injury issues.
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NEW YORK (AP) – Mario Batali is stepping down from daily operations at his restaurant empire following reports of sexual misconduct by the celebrity chef over a period of at least 20 years.
The online site Eater New York reported Monday that the incidents involve at least four women, three who worked for Batali. In a prepared statement sent to The Associated Press, Batali said the complaints match up with his past behavior.
A spokesperson for Batali & Bastianich Hospitality Group says an employee reported inappropriate behavior by Batali in October. The company told Eater it was the first formal complaint against Batali and that he was reprimanded and required to attend training.
ABC said Monday that it has asked Batali to step away from the show, “The Chew” while the allegations are investigated.
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Arsenal ace Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain could be set for a huge transfer to Chelsea this summer - but how would he fit into Antonio Conte's line-up?
The England international has failed to nail down a regular position for the Gunners, leaving question marks over Conte's plans for him.
Oxlade-Chamberlain has one year remaining on his deal and Chelsea are reportedly keen to snap him up for £35m.
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Baltimore City: WATER MAIN WORK/NEW TRAFFIC PATTERN - Charles St at Madison St. The two travel lanes divide around and exposed pipe. RIGHT lane BLOCKED around-the-clock.
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CHICAGO (CBS)–Chicago Police are searching for a missing 13-year-old last seen May 29.
Davion Perkins was reported missing from the 5400 block of West Division Street May 29 around 3:15 p.m.
Cunningham is black, stands about 5’8 tall and weighs about 110 pounds. He was wearing a white tank top and an Anthony Rizzo Cubs jersey with white jogging pants, police said.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Area North Special Victims Unit at 312-744-8266.
WITH HIS EYES on the Odebrecht revelations of massive bribery of local politician and administrators, National Assembly President Rubén De León has told returning lawmakers that it will be difficult to regain the confidence of citizens, if no measures are taken to ensure transparency in the country.
De León said that appropriate measures will help restore confidence to Panamanian citizens to see that “it is still possible to believe in politicians and officials appointed to public positions in the state.”
He said that in spite of all the criticism it receives, the Assembly “must safeguard participatory democracy in the country.”
“If we do not act responsibly and if we do not take action to combat corruption, if we do not respect the role of each institution, but at the same time if we do not demand the fulfillment of the responsibilities of those who direct it, I dare to predict that the results will be disastrous,” De León said at the opening of the new legislative session on Monday, January 2.
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Nigerian returnees from Libya have appealed to federal and state governments to provide job opportunities for Nigerian youths to prevent them from endangering their lives looking for greener pasture abroad. Some of the returnees told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Lagos, that they decided to leave the country because they were […] The post ‘Nigerian ladies in detention camp were raped by Libyan officials’ appeared first on The Nation Nigeria... Read Full Story
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Two great voices that sound great together.
Such was the case at London’s Royal Albert Hall over the weekend (Dec. 8) when Led Zeppelin legend Robert Plant welcomed Chrissie Hynde of the Pretenders to perform a pair of songs during his show with his band the Sensational Space Shifters.
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Hynde joined Plant to perform “Bluebirds Over the Mountain,” the Ersel Kichey cover from Plant’s latest solo album, Carry Fire, that features Hynde. She stuck around to sing 1983 Pretenders single, “2000 Miles.”
Watch fan footage of the inspired performance below.
Police evacuated the Raleigh, N.C., City Hall on Wednesday, May 30, 2018, after officials received the third threat in three weeks that a bomb was in the building. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com
A three-car crash ended with a man fleeing a stolen vehicle and then being caught by police near Desert Inn and Valley View Tuesday afternoon, police said. (Photo: FastCam)
A three-car crash ended with a man fleeing a stolen vehicle and then being caught by police near Desert Inn and Valley View Tuesday afternoon, police said.
The crash was reported at 4:01 p.m. Two cars rolled over, and two people were transported with minor injuries, according to Las Vegas Metropolitan Police. One of the injured was trapped inside a vehicle involved, but got out without being seriously hurt.
No impairment was suspected, Metro Police said.
Desert Inn Road was shut down eastbound as police investigated and removed the vehicles.
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Texas Southern's basketball team is moving on in the NCAA Tournament after a historic win over North Carolina Central.The Tigers 64-46 win Wednesday night was the first NCAA Tournament win in TSU's history.With a stiff non-conference schedule, TSU powered its way to a SWAC Tournament victory, setting up the play-in game against North Carolina Central."March is always...you create miracles in March. A lot of things happen in March. Everybody who loves basketball, who don't like basketball will watch March Madness," head coach Mike Davis said.TSU will face Xavier in the first round of the tournament on March 16.
Fitness, at its ventricle-enlarged heart, is pretty simple. Eat a few more plants, move around a bit more, lift (and carry) heavy things a couple of times a week and occasionally do something that gets you out of breath, and you’ve pretty much cracked it. Even if you don’t end up with a six-pack, you’ll improve your quality of life and probably look better with your shirt off.
Everything else is details: yes, some exercises, set and rep schemes or diets are more effective than others, but ultimately a lot of different things work.
Not, of course, that that means there’s no room for innovation. You can happily ignore most of the fitness industry’s innovations, but a precious handful each year actually provide much-needed tweaks to your traditional routine. Here’s what to worry about (besides everything else) in the upcoming year ...
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She wore this ruffled and sequined dress at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival. Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Image
Nicole Kidman is not afraid of taking fashion risks.
And while most of the time she can pull it off, there are some looks that don't always work.
The 50-year-old has been acting for about 34 years and her style has changed quite a bit over time.
See 41 of Kidman's most intriguing looks.
Broadway fans are buzzing over the release of a new song by two popular Tony winners in support of the upcoming March for Our Lives.
"Hamilton" creator Lin-Manuel Miranda and Ben Platt, the original star of "Dear Evan Hansen," have recorded a duet called "Found/Tonight,' mixing lyrics from "You Will Be Found" from "Dear Evan Hansen" and "The Story of Tonight" from "Hamilton."
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Another Winter Storm is About to Pummel the East Coast The arrival of spring is bringing one more thing with it: Winter Storm Toby. Toby, the East Coast's fourth nor'easter in three weeks, will dump heavy snow and flooding from the Carolina's to Maine. The National Weather Service has given out winter storm alerts for more than 10 states. Snow and rain will begin falling west of New York City on Tuesday before combining with a second storm and pushing heavy snow across NYC and up through Boston.
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Francois al-Asmar, a Lebanese national wounded in Sunday's attack in Istanbul, said he acted like he was dead after being shot by the gunman.
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Prince Harry believes in his relationship with Meghan Markle so much, he’s reportedly rejected the idea of having a prenuptial agreement ahead of their marriage.
A source allegedly told TheDailyMail, “He’s determined that his marriage will be a lasting one, so there’s no need for him to sign anything.”
Harry is following in the footsteps of his older brother William, who also refused to sign a prenup.
The royal couple plan on getting married in May. In case you missed it, invited guests include Obama, Elton John and no invite for our current commander in chief, Trump.
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— Western State Colorado University’s Alicja Konieczek defended her national title in the women's 3,000-meter steeplechase at the NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field National Championships this past weekend. She also set a new Division II record in the process.
As a team, the women earned another top-10 team finish, tying for eighth place. Including Konieczek’s title, Western totaled six All-American performances among men and women. As a team, the Western men finished 27th.
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North Jersey fire safety in wake of London high-rise blaze Departments across North Jersey say they are ready in the event of a high-rise fire. Check out this story on northjersey.com: https://njersy.co/2t3ttwy In the aftermath of the high-rise fire in west London early Wednesday that left at least a dozen dead and others hospitalized, many wonder how departments in North Jersey could handle such a blaze.
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Arsenal are likely to lose Alexis Sanchez at the end of the season, with both Manchester clubs and PSG being linked with a summer transfer.
The Chile international came precariously close to leaving the Emirates on deadline day, with Manchester City having a bid accepted.
But Arsenal’s failure to sign Thomas Lemar from Monaco ultimately saw Sanchez stay put, though it seems only a matter of time before he leaves north London.
And Transfer Market Web say they are ready to go all out to sign Moura, whose own future in Paris is shrouded in uncertainty.
The Mexia Ladycats volleyball team will be conducting a strength and conditioning camp beginning next Monday, June 19, at the high school gym. The camp - which runs Monday through Thursday - will begin at 9 a.m. and will end at 11 a.m. with lunch to follow each day.
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HARTFORD — Police are on the scene of a shooting in the area of Woodland and Sargeant Street.
Hartford police said the shooting took place around 10:29 p.m.
Police said someone was shot but it is unknown the extent of the injuries.
FOX61 has a crew heading to the scene and will provide updates as soon as they become available.
Voters in Missouri will get to choose whether they want to raise the gas tax in November. KZIM KSIM’s Brandon Dickson has more.
The book claims that we are driving pell-mell toward a clash between technology and our ability to utilise it.
How can organisations and leaders strike a balance? Jeff Piersall: Elon Musk recently said, “I think we should be very careful about artificial intelligence. If I had to guess at what our biggest existential threat is, it’s probably that.” AI is science fiction that will soon be science fact and the only way to manage something that disruptive is to have the wisdom to recognise its potential and its dangers, much like nuclear technology in the 20th ...
Renee Zellweger is in character!
The 48-year-old actress was seen shooting late night scenes for the upcoming Judy Garland biopic Judy on Tuesday evening (April 24) in London, England.
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The filming took place in the West End. Renee was spotted filming alongside co-star Jessie Buckley, who plays Rosalyn Wilder.
They filmed a scene with a car pulling up to the theaters, with paparazzi and crowds of fans waiting outside as Judy got out of the car, guided under an umbrella.
Renee was seen in the famous flower dress that Judy wore, rehearsing in her slippers. She was laughing on set, and fought off the chilly night air.
The movie, directed by Rupert Goold, is about Judy arriving in London in the winter of 1968 to perform a series of sold-out concerts.
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A Pennsylvania family has been reunited with its dog 10 years after the dog went missing.
Debra Suierveld and her family assumed their dog Abby had died after she ran away in 2008 from their home in Apollo. Decade-old sadness turned to joy Saturday when Suierveld received word someone had found the dog.
George Speiring says the black Labrador mix showed up on his front porch in Lower Burrell, 10 miles (16 kilometres) west of Apollo. Speiring contacted Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley, which discovered the dog's microchip and was able to contact Suierveld.
Someone had taken good care of Abby over the years.
Suierveld says Abby is in great health and still remembers the commands the family taught her. Suierveld says her family has planned a reunion dinner Sunday to welcome Abby back.
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A guide to the tenth hole at Erin Hills ahead of the 2017 US Open
Erin Hills Hole By Hole Guide: Hole 10
Hole 10 – Par 4 – 504 yards
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Another long par 4 opens the back nine.
Despite the blind tee shot, the expansive fairway encourages the player to open their shoulders off the tee, as the big hitters will be able to take the left and right fairway bunkers out of play.
A reasonable 200 0r so yard approach follows, into this shallow green that is heavily bunkered on the right.
The player needs to hit his tee shot down the hill. The closely mown area right and behind the green can be used to work the ball with a longer club towards the hole, which will make for some entertaining approach shots here as the players make their way back to the club house.
Middlesbrough are facing a fight to keep hold of Ben Gibson and two Premier League clubs have shown their interest.
According to our sister title The Yorkshire Post, Gibson is interesting both Everton and Southampton as Boro face a fight to hold on to one of their prized assets.
The homegrown centre back made 50 appearances in all competitions last season as Tony Pulis' side reached the play-offs.
READ: Middlesbrough could lose key player to local rivals in cut-price deal
But defeat in the semi-final to Aston Villa has seen Gibson attract interest from several clubs - with Southampton reportedly lining up the 25-year-old earlier this year.
And it now seems that Everton have joined the race for the Middlesbrough man who will have no shortage of offers to leave the Riverside Stadium this summer.
Elsewhere, Gibson's defensive partner Dael Fry played the full game as England U21s were held to a 0-0 draw by Mexico in the Toulon Tournament.
TOKYO - A strong earthquake has shaken northeastern Japan off the coast of Fukushima, the region hit by a massive quake and tsunami in 2011 that triggered a nuclear plant meltdown, but there are no reports of damage or injuries.
The Japan Meteorological Agency said there is no danger of a tsunami. It said the quake struck at about midnight Friday and measured a preliminary magnitude of 5.9. It said it was centred about 50 kilometres below the ocean's surface.
The shaking was felt 240 kilometres away in Tokyo, Japan's capital. Public broadcaster NHK said local trains stopped temporarily for safety checks but then resumed service.
The utility that operates the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant said it is conducting safety checks.
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A pedestrian has died after being hit by a car in South Ayrshire.
The 38-year-old man was struck on the A77 north of Girvan , near the junction with the B741, at about 12.30am this morning.
Emergency services attended but he was pronounced dead at the scene.
The 28-year-old woman driving the car - a Ford Focus - was uninjured.
The road was closed following the collision but it has since reopened.
Police Scotland said officers from the divisional road policing unit at Irvine are appealing for any witnesses to contact their office via the 101 number.
Baku. 11 April. REPORT.AZ/ "There are no problems between Armenia and Georgia, there are issues that being solved”. Report informs citing the Armenian media, Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian has said at a briefing following his meeting with his Georgian counterpart Mikheil Janelidze on April 11 in Yerevan.
The minister stressed that intensive dialogue between the Armenian and Georgian Foreign Ministries allows discussing a wide range of bilateral issues aimed at strengthening relations.
During the meeting, the ministers also discussed Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement process.
Bull star Chris Jackson shares his go-to karaoke jams and croons one of his favorite tunes.
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Former Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Clippers forward Glen Davis told TMZ Sports Friday he thinks Cam Newton's controversial exchange with a Carolina Panthers beat writer was caused by "woman problems."
"I think he was sincere. I think he just made a mistake," Davis said of Newton's apology. "He's probably got woman problems or something."
When asked what more Newton could do to make amends, Davis offered up the following suggestion: "I think his clothing should express how he feels. I think he should wear some women's clothing."
On Thursday, Newton posted a video on Twitter apologizing after he responded to a question from the Charlotte Observer's Jourdan Rodrigue by saying, "It's funny to hear a female talk about routes."
As part of his apology, Newton said his words were "extremely degrading and disrespectful to women" and "extremely unacceptable."
After Newton made the disparaging remarks Wednesday, Danone announced it had decided to drop the 2015 NFL MVP as a sponsor.
About Days Out
Days Out is a new type of day service that has been developed by Age UK Torbay. Host carers open up their homes to groups of 3-4 older people for the day. Each host carer is dedicated to a small group of "clients" who will visit on an agreed regular basis. Days Out offers: a range of activities based on individual interests; occasional trips out; a mid day cooked meal. An assessment might be needed before accessing the service.
PanARMENIAN.Net - A statuette which Greek archaeologists are calling a "7,000-year-old enigma" has gone on show in the National Archaeological Museum in Athens, BBC News reports.
The bird-like object was carved from granite - without the benefit of metal tools, as it dates from the Final Neolithic period.
The 36cm (14in) statuette has a pointed nose, round belly and cylindrical legs. But it has mystified archaeologists, who do not know exactly what it is or where it came from.
The museum says the figure is asexual, with no sign of breasts or genitals.
But it says it is difficult to say whether that is a result of the challenge of carving granite without metal tools, or whether it was deliberate and could tell us something about the place of gender in Neolithic society.
The piece is on display until 26 March as part of the Unseen Museum display, a temporary exhibition of some 200,000 antiquities held in the museum vaults and not on permanent show.
Fall is here and my garden is looking pretty shabby, it’s definitely time for a fall clean up. If you grew tomatoes or potatoes, it’s time to remove all of the plants and put them in the yard debris bin. I’ve been pulling tomatoes off the vine as soon as I see red and ripening them on the counter. You can speed up the process by putting them in a box or bag with a banana. I also cut back my flowers, irises, daylilies, peonies and others. But don’t cut back everything. Leave things like sunflowers, black-eyed susans and other plants with seeds or berries for the birds to eat. I wish I would’ve left my cabbage plants alone because they along with kale, broccoli and cauliflowers attract, and then kill off, harmful pests if left in the ground.
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Accra Hearts of Oak are close to appointing former players, Laryea Kingston and Amankwa Mireku as assistant coach and Team manager respectively
The Accra based club are not in the best of form in the ongoing Ghana Premier League and will look to make changes to that effect.
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The Phobians have accrued 11 points in 9 matches out of possible 27 points and the management
According to reports, there is an impending massive shake which is set to soon hit the technical team of Accra
Laryea Kingston will look to be appointed as the deputy coach of Hearts whereas former captain, Yaw Amankwaah Mireku will occupy the position as team manager in order to overturn the team’s misfortune.
READ ALSO:Huddersfied striker Collin Quaner chooses to play for Ghana
Hearts play Kotoko on Sunday at the Baba Yara sports stadium.
Wake County's magnet schools are a great way to help your child take their education to the next level!
Dulquer to make his Bollywood debut
Mollywood star Dulquer Salmaan is all set to make his Bollywood debut in a film that stars Irrfan Khan and Mithila Parker. The film is produced by Ronnie Screwvala. The light-hearted entertainer is directed by Akash Khurrana and Dulquer will be seen playing a boy from Bengaluru. In the meantime, Karan Johar has launched the teaser of Solo. The film is directed by Bejoy Nambiar. The actor is also playing a crucial role in Soubin Shahir’s directorial debut Parava.
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RALEIGH, N.C. — Federal wildlife officials say the only wild population of endangered red wolves is unsustainable and could be wiped out within years.
The prediction comes in a five-year review of the status of the species released Tuesday by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The report says only about 40 wolves remain in the wild in North Carolina, down from a peak of nearly 120 a decade ago. Another 230 wolves live in captivity.
The main purpose of the report was to evaluate the wolves’ endangered status, which it says should be maintained. More detailed recommendations for conservation efforts will come in a separate document.
Environmentalists contend the decline is due to neglect by federal officials who have halted releases of captive-born wolves and other actions that bolstered the wild population.
Irvin Driedger was a church choir leader in Osler, Sask. for 25 years and a member of the Saskatoon men's chorus - and then one day, after a night of singing with family, he lost his voice.
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Tom Sempowski takes fresh baked chicken from the oven. Volunteers from service organizations, Knights of Columbus, Rotary Club of Chambersburg and George Washington Masonic Lodge #143 held the 54th Annual Chicken N Stuff fundraiser on Monday, April 17, 2017 at Chambersburg Area Middle School South.
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Before he savagely beat Sarah Halimi, then threw her to her death from a window of her third-story apartment in Paris, 27-year-old Kobili Traore called his Jewish neighbor "Satan" and cried out for Allah. These and other facts about the April 4 incident that shocked French Jewry are known from testimonies and a recording made by a neighbor, according to the National Bureau for Vigilance Against Anti-Semitism watchdog.
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European stock markets were higher in thin holiday trading Monday after data showed the continent’s economy ended last year on a high note.
In the first trading session of 2017, the Stoxx Europe 600 was up 0.5%, with Germany’s DAX rising 0.8% and the French CAC 40 gaining 0.4%. The U.S. dollar also rose on Monday, extending its rally into the new year. Most other global bourses, including New York and London, are closed for the New...
Dr. James Kauffman was in court Wednesday to face weapons charges stemming from this week’s standoff with police in Atlantic County. Kauffman remains in custody but his attorney is calling for his release; a hearing on the request will be held on Monday.
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CAMBRIDGE — A young girl received minor injuries after she was hit by a vehicle on Langs Drive Thursday evening.
Police say she was running across the road between parked cars around 7 p.m. when she got into the path of a Dodge Ram and was struck.
The girl was taken to Cambridge Memorial Hospital with minor injuries.
Police say charges will not be laid.
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08/14/17- Huggy feel in love with an Amish woman this weekend at his show in Philadelphia this weekend. They sure do know how to bake, because Huggy waited outside of an Amish bakery store to get more donuts even after the shop closed!
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Meet “Flower”, our Pet OF The Day today. Flower is a pretty little female cat. She is very social and loves to cuddle. Flower is a beautiful white with calico highlights and the most gorgeous blue eyes. As soon as she curls up with you she starts to purr and will squeak to tell you how happy she is. Flower came to shelter with her friend Smokie. They are a bonded pair and it would be great to adopt them together in a home with no other pets. Flower has been spayed, is current on her vaccinations and ready for her forever home. You can learn more about Flower by calling the Ingham County Animal Control and Shelter at 517-676-8370 or online at ac.ingham.org.
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NEW YORK (AP) - Protesters and heavy security are ready to greet President Donald Trump as he returns to his New York City home for the first time since his inauguration.
More than 1,000 demonstrators were in pens police erected across the street from Trump Tower by early Monday evening, hours before his expected arrival.
An inflatable caricature of Trump is rising above pedestrians on a nearby block.
Police have stationed sand-filled sanitation trucks as barriers around the skyscraper and layers of metal police barricades around the main entrance.
Among the protesters is the Rev. Jan Powell, a retired United Church of Christ minister. She says she's bothered by the Republican president's response to the white supremacist rally that descended into violence Saturday in Virginia.
Trump initially blamed "many sides" for the violence. He now says "racism is evil."
New Hampshire Sen. Maggie Hassan and Rep. Annie Kuster will be discussing the Children's Health Insurance Program and other programs that face an uncertain future due to funding problems.
The Democrats are meeting at Girls Inc. in Concord on Friday to discuss funding the program, a related community health center bill, and the National Service Corps. Health care professionals and child advocates are joining them.
Republicans pushed a bill extending financing for the popular health insurance program for children through a House committee Wednesday, but partisan divisions over how to pay for it suggest that congressional approval will take time, despite growing pressure on lawmakers to act.
The program covers nearly nine million low-income children. Federal funding expired several days ago.
Back in November, OnePlus promised to deliver Nougat to users of its OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T smartphones before the end of 2016. The company has managed to keep to that promise, but only by the thinnest of margins.
On the final day of 2016, OnePlus began rolling out a new over-the-air update. Once installed, the OTA upgrades both phone the OP3 and OP3T to Android 7.0 and Oxygen OS 4.0.
2) Android N stable OTA for the OP3 and the OP3T. Gradual rollout will begin later tonight. — Carl Pei (@getpeid) December 31, 2016
I’ve had one day to use the update on my OP3T, and I’m happy to report it seemingly makes the OnePlus 3T even more responsive, particularly when it comes to switching between apps.
If you haven’t received a notification prompting you to download the update, pull down the notification shade, tap the cog icon to open the setting menu, then scroll down to the “System Updates” category and tap the “Check for updates” button.
Feb 13 Identiv Inc -
* Identiv announces $20 million refinancing and preliminary results for Q4 2016
* Sees Q4 2016 revenue $14.4 million to $14.8 million
* Has entered into $10 million term loan agreement with Western Technology Investment and up to $10 million asset-backed line-of-credit agreement
* Proceeds of refinancing have been used to retire existing debt
* Identiv Inc sees Q4 adjusted ebitda in excess of $0.7m Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
About Lunch Club
The aim of the Lunch Club is partly to provide a well-balanced two-course meal but additionally to tackle isolation amongst vulnerable members of the community. The hope is to integrate people, create new friendships, update residents on local news, listen to their needs, offer entertainment and generally support the wellbeing of members. Members are very keen on a few games of bingo each week and sometimes a weekly quiz to get all the members involved. This service is not specifically for people with dementia.
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FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Brandon Marshall says this was his “most frustrating year” as an NFL player, with losses, injuries and in-fighting marring the New York Jets’ season.
Despite that, the 32-year-old wide receiver said Monday that he wants to play next season — and hopes it’s with the Jets.
Marshall’s future with the franchise is uncertain since he is due $7.5 million next season and the team can save the entire amount on the salary cap if it cuts him. He is one of a handful of veterans who could be salary-cap casualties during the offseason, but Marshall indicated he would accept a pay cut to return to the Jets.
Marshall was inactive Sunday against Buffalo with a hip injury but played through a sprained knee ligament and sprained foot for most of the season.
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× Crash involving three cars and a cow sends two to hospital in Lancaster County
WEST EARL TWP., Lancaster County, Pa. — A crash involving multiple vehicle s and a cow sent two people to the hospital this morning. It happened at 3 a.m. on Route 222 North in the area of the North Farmersville Road overpass.
The first vehicle, operated by Joshua Lynn, of Gilbertsville, struck the loose cow while driving north on SR 222. After the first impact, a vehicle operated by Joseph Brommer, , of Marietta, then struck the cow, which was still on the roadway. Following the second impact, another vehicle, operated by Joy Flicker of Blandon, also struck the cow, which was still on the roadway, causing her vehicle to rollover.
Lynn and Flicker were transported to Lancaster General Hospital, by ambulance, for injuries sustained in the crash.
The cow was owned by Nevin Burkholder of Ephrata, PA.
All vehicles involved in the crash were towed from the scene.
The last time Fortuna Sittard lost at home was a 2-0 defeat to NAC Breda last season, in March, 2017.
The defeat was Fortuna Sittard’s first in six games.
Finn Stokkers gave Fortuna the lead in the sixth minute but NEC Nijmegen were back on level terms in the 16th minute.
In the 51st minute Fortuna found themselves 2-1 down following Guus Joppen’s goal.
Joppen was however sent off in the 69th minute after receiving his second yellow card.
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National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Uche Secondus, has promised to reconcile all aggrieved members of the party.
Secondus stated this on Monday, in Abuja, while resuming office as the newly elected Chairman of the PDP.
According to Secondus, his first assignment would be to reconcile with other aspirants who felt aggrieved at the outcome of the convention.
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“By the special grace of God, elections have come and gone and I declare to you that there is no victor, no vanquished.
“Our first assignment will be to bring all and sundry together, that is reconciliation.
“We reassure leaders of our party, especially those who contested this election; we have already started work and by the grace of God, it will be productive,” he added.
House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman Devin Nunes issued the following statement today commemorating the Armenian Genocide:
“It’s been more than a century since the Ottoman Empire began the Armenian Genocide. At a time when Turkey is falling into anti-democratic darkness, including the brutal beating of President Erdogan’s critics on U.S. soil by Erdogan’s security detail, Erdogan’s continuing denial of the Armenian Genocide is an absurdity and a disgrace. In light of current developments in Turkey, it’s now more important than ever that the U.S. administration commemorate the tragic genocide of the Armenian people.”
On Friday, July 7, "Wastelands 2," an immersive film installation, will make its Milwaukee debut. Created by artist, Andrew Shirley, the debut will take place at The Lindsay Building (126 S. 2nd St.).
"Wastelands 2" is an existential film set in a post-apocalyptic, graffiti-based world. The plot revolves around three characters who cross paths on a journey to find the meaning of a trail of artwork left behind from a nomadic artist. The film features several prominent New York graffiti artist and uses guerilla film making practices.
Shirley’s previous projects have appeared in PS 1, MOCA, Museum of Sex and McDonald’s International and his films have been screened in over 300 cities worldwide.
You can find more information here.
The Church Of The Holy Sepulchre located in Jerusalem is now believed to be more than 1,700 years old.
The tomb that many believe is the final resting place of Jesus Christ was originally believed to only date back approximately 1000 years to the time of the crusades.
New tests which were done by researchers at the National Technical University Of Athens however have revealed that The Church Of The Holy Sepulchre dates back as far as 345 CE.
March 19 (Reuters) - HyAS&Co. Inc
* Says co’s president plans to sell 5.34 percent stake (1.2 million shares) in the co to HAMAMURA HD on March 19
* Says president will hold 9.14 percent stake in the co, down from 14.48 percent
Source text in Japanese: goo.gl/YTYo2q
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Struggling athletic apparel retailer Under Armour caught an upgrade on Tuesday from Morgan Stanley. The firm took the stock to "equal weight" from "underweight" but, lowered its price target to $20 from $25.
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March 30 Shanghai Rongtai Health Technology Corp Ltd :
* Says it will pay cash dividend of 0.6 yuan per share (before tax) for 2016 to shareholders of record on April 6
* The company's shares will be traded ex-right and ex-dividend on April 7 and the dividend will be paid on April 7
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LIVERPOOL, England — A linesman found himself in a tough spot when he needed to award an offside in the Champions League game between Liverpool and Roma on Tuesday.
He didn't have a flag to wave.
The German official's flag had fallen apart moments earlier and its replacement was unusable, too. So when Liverpool striker Roberto Firmino was played through on goal in the fifth minute, the linesman had to run down the touchline with a flag in one hand and a bare pole in the other.
He eventually brandished his flagpole, though it wasn't easy to see.
A new state mortgage program requires no down payment
BOSTON (AP) — Some potential home buyers will be getting a leg up to cover expensive down payments.
The Boston Globe reports housing agency MassHousing is starting a new program that would cover up to 3 percent of a down payment for cash strapped first-time buyers.
For many Massachusetts residents dreaming of owning a house in an overcrowded market, small down payments are difficult to afford.
Income-eligible buyers using a MassHousing mortgage to purchase their first home will be able to finance 100 percent of the cost. They will also have to meet hurdles including a minimum credit score, homeownership class and household income that matches or is below their area's median income.
The value of the home can't exceed $400,000, with the top down payment assistance package being $12,000.
The down payment would be paid back though a secondary mortgage.
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Information from: The Boston Globe, http://www.bostonglobe.com
Dec 12 (Reuters) - Volkswagen Ag:
* SAYS VW BRAND DELIVERIES RISE 11.8 PERCENT TO 594,300 VEHICLES IN NOV
* VW NOV BRAND DELIVERIES IN WESTERN EUROPE UP 3.3 PERCENT, IN U.S. DOWN 1.6 PERCENT, IN CHINA UP 16.2 PERCENT
* VW BRAND DELIVERIES FOR JAN-NOV UP 4 PERCENT AT 5.64 MILLION VEHICLES Further company coverage:
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Democrats will select their nominee for their 6th Congressional District in less than two weeks. WFIR’s Lillian Boyd spoke with Charlotte Moore live in studio. She’s one of four candidates vying for the nomination.
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Rob McClure and the gang are in Greenville, South Carolina! Adorable lemurs, mice and even a newborn kitten await you in this latest episode. We just released a new round of tickets with the best availability between November 7, 2017 and March 5, 2018.
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The Chicago Tribune suburban sports department has teamed up with The Cube to present the rankings of the top 20 high school boys basketball teams in the Chicago area.
With records through Sunday, Dec. 10 and last week's rankings:
1. Simeon 3-0 (1)
2. Young 8-1 (3)
3. Morgan Park 2-2 (2)
4. Curie 4-1 (4)
5. Niles North 7-0 (7)
6. Oak Park-River Forest 6-0 (5)
7. Romeoville 7-0 (9)
8. Naperville North 6-0 (8)
9. Orr 3-2 (6)
10. Bolingbrook 5-0 (11)
11. DePaul Prep 7-1 (12)
12. New Trier 6-0 (17)
13. Benet 7-1 (18)
14. St. Viator 6-1 (NR)
15. Marian Catholic 4-1 (14)
16. Larkin 5-2 (16)
17. Homewood-Flossmoor 5-1 (NR)
18. Kenwood 4-1 (19)
19. West Aurora 5-1 (20)
20. Evanston 6-1 (NR)
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US-Saudi ground forces on Thursday concluded their joint exercise “Earnest Leader 2017” in Tabuk, which aimed to develop and strengthen military relations, plans and programs between the two countries.
The joint exercise was held in the presence of Maj. Gen. Dhafer bin Ali Al-Shehri, commander of the Northwest Region, and Deputy Commander of the US Central Command Gen. Terrence McKenrick.
“We are very pleased with what we have seen between the interaction of our personnel and the U.S. personnel, enhancing their relationships,” said Al-Shehri during his closing statements.
“We are also very happy to see the spirit of cooperation between all participants and the lessons learned that were gained from this exercise.”
“The successful execution of this exercise is a testament to the Royal Saudi Land forces, the United States Army, planners.—Agencies
Glitter fans, you are not ready for Nicole Guerriero's latest Halloween tutorial. She's calling it a "Jewel Encrusted Extraterrestrial" look, but for the sparkle-obsessed, it's basically a dream come true.
Using a bald cap — for the very first time, no less — and purple makeup as a base, Nicole layered two different sizes of holographic glitter and adhesive jewels on top to create that blinding, galaxy-inspired effect. Talk about best costume! Press play above to watch her morph into a sparkly alien right before your eyes. Better yet, follow along to do the same for your Halloween party. Then, admire Nicole's sweeter look: The Candy Killer.
Gig Harbor resident Mike Rice started the Puget Sound Sailing Institute 32 years ago. Since then, four of its sailors have won Outstanding Instructor of the Year from the American Sailing Association, including Rice who earned the honor for the eighth time in 2016.
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Colbert (ankle) lined up at free safety in Monday's practice and could stick there with the 49ers dealing with multiple injuries at the position, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
The seventh-round pick entered camp as a corner, but he was asked to change positions and made a strong first impression Monday. Colbert picked off two passes during the practice session and drew the praise of defensive coordinator Robert Saleh for his speed, aggressiveness and his ability to tackle. San Francisco's projected starting free safety, Jimmie Ward (hamstring), has yet to be activated from the PUP list, so the rookie could find himself in a situation to log significant snaps if the former is unable to return prior to the start of the season. Colbert missed Friday's preseason opener with a lower-body injury of his own, but his full participation in practice bodes well for his chances to play in Saturday's tilt against the Broncos.
A 17-year-old Wadsworth teen accused of murdering his 98-year-old neighbor has been indicted by the Medina County Grand Jury.
Gavon Ramsay will now be tried as an adult.
Ramsay, an 11th grader at Wadsworth High School, was indicted on nine counts; including, aggravated murder, kidnapping, murder, aggravated burglary and gross abuse of a corpse.
Wadsworth police said Ramsay killed Margaret Douglas inside her Portage Street home.
Douglas was reported missing on April 9 and police found her body later that same day hidden in a closet underneath some clothes.
Ramsay is being held on a $1 million bond in a juvenile detention facility.
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"We trust that the investigation will shed some much needed light on the disturbing allegations which, if left unattended, have the effect of undermining the integrity and credibility of our government and state."
On Wednesday evening, Mkhwebane announced that she would conduct a preliminary investigation to determine the merits of some of the allegations that have been published as part of the #GuptaLeaks saga.
The leaks involve countless emails that detail claims involving, among other matters, issues at Eskom, Prasa and Transnet.
On Thursday, the ANC's statement said that corruption, relating to public funds, was "an untenable cancer".
"We call on all those with information relating to the issues to be investigated to fully support and co-operate with the work of the Public Protector," it said.
POTOMAC, Md. (AP)  Authorities say a teenager who deliberately jumped into the swift-flowing Potomac River near the nation's capital has been rescued after a near-drowning in treacherous currents.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue spokesman Pete Piringer told news outlets the Virginia teen entered the water Sunday near Great Falls National Park in Maryland and was carried about a mile (1.6 kilometers) downstream, at times dragged under.
The spokesman says a Swift Water Rescue team found the teen clinging to rocks and in distress on the Virginia side of the river. The teen was hospitalized in serious condition, but Piringer says the injuries aren't life-threatening.
He says the teen is "very lucky that he survived" in deceptively strong, cold currents where many have drowned in past years.
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The Opelika-Auburn News reports that 35-year-old Darlene Little was pronounced dead at the scene Saturday after sustaining multiple gunshot wounds. Opelika Police Department Capt.
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Justin Bieber's mom and dad totally approve of Selena Gomez.
As the pop music superstars continue to give their romance another chance, some fans have wondered what Pattie Mallette and Jeremy Bieber think of their son's leading lady.
According to multiple sources, they are totally fans of the "Come and Get It" singer.
"His parents love Selena. That want him to date someone and think she is very sweet and a good girl," one source shared with E! News exclusively. "They are happy with how Justin is doing and his focus. They support him going to church often and having his faith being such a big part of his life."
The insider continued, "They think that being back together with Selena is a positive thing. He wants to do things differently and make it right and show everyone how far he has come."
During the meeting, they discussed various issues of mutual interest and explored prospects for bilateral ties.
Alfano said that he was satisfied with the progressing bilateral relations between the two countries, especially in the political, economic, social and cultural spheres.
Newcastle United take on Blackburn Rovers in the first game of 2017 and the Magpies will be looking to start the new year with a bit of revenge against one of the few sides to beat them this season.
Rovers came to Tyneside in November and left with all three points, spoiling the party for United and Rafa Benitez , where the chance to win a ten consecutive game was on the cards.
Dwight Gayle will be looking to continue his great form and knows that one more goal will see he become the first Toon player to net 20 goals in a season since Alan Shearer in 2003-04.
We have live updates courtesy of the Chronicle right here.
Eastland County Commissioner Pct. 2 Candidate Debate was held at Leon River Cowboy Church in Olden Tuesday, January 30, 2018. Candidates from L-R include Jay Gentry, Wendell Tipton, Martin Gohlke, Jason Marks, and Travis Griffin.
UPDATE: We have just learned from the Ector County Sheriff that Grace McDonald has been released on a $200,000 bond.
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We've just learned that Grace McDonald, who is charged with capital murder, has had her bond reduced.
We're told McDonald's lawyer asked for a motion to reduce her bond and the Attorney General's Office didn't oppose the motion.
McDonald is charged with capital murder multiple person, criminal conspiracy and two counts of prohibited sexual conduct.
Back in Jun 2017, a grand jury indicted Grace McDonald for prohibited sexual contact with her adopted brother, James "Gabe" McDonald.
Gabe is accused of killing his parents, James and Jana McDonald, in their sleep back in March 2016, and Grace is accused of being the mastermind behind the murder.
Grace's trial date has been scheduled for June 25, 2018.
Gabe's trial is scheduled for June 11, 2018. Bond for Gabe has been set at $2 million.
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DETROIT (AP) - Wayne State University has installed banners in its football stadium recognizing all 3,500 recipients of America’s highest military honor.
The Detroit school announced Tuesday the banners bearing the names of Medal of Honor recipients include Robert Simanek, a 1958 Wayne State graduate who received the medal in 1953. He attended a recent Department of Athletics Academic Recognition Luncheon.
The banners continue an effort by the university’s athletic department to pay tribute to Medal of Honor recipients.
Last fall, it unveiled football uniforms with the last name of a medal recipient. All school teams have been featuring an apparel item with patches representing medal honorees as well as the 100th anniversary of university athletics.
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Washington (CNN) White House deputy press secretary Raj Shah said there will be "no changes" at the Justice Department when asked about the potential firing of Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein.
"I'm saying it on behalf of the White House, and that's that no changes are going to be made at the Department of Justice," Shah said Friday night on CNN's "Erin Burnett OutFront."
"We fully expect Rod Rosenstein to continue on as the deputy attorney general."
White House spokesman Hogan Gidley made the same case on "Anderson Cooper 360" on Friday night.
When asked if there were conversations about possibly firing Rosenstein, Gidley said: "No, not to my knowledge."
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New gait analysis tool shows the direct effects of unweighting to help therapists achieve maximum functional outcomes Fremont, Calif. Feb 13, 2017 -- AlterGA , sports and medical technology creator of Anti-Gravity TreadmillsA , is releasing a new gait analytics technology for their M/F320 Anti-Gravity Treadmills, allowing therapists to see the direct effects of unweighting during therapy.
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March 31 Kourakuen Holdings Corp :
* Says it signs syndicated loan contract (tranche A and tranche B) for totaling 4.3 billion yen, on March 31
* Says the valid period for tranche A is from July 3, 2017 to March 31, 2020; for tranche B is from Sept. 15, 2017 to Sept. 30, 2022
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LONDON, April 20 (IFR) - The Republic of Lithuania has sent out a request for proposals to banks for a euro-denominated Eurobond, according to sources.
The Lithuanian government plans to borrow about €3.1bn in 2017, of which the largest share is expected to be taken from foreign markets by issuing Eurobonds in the amount of €1.75bn.
The Ministry of Finance did not respond to a request for comment.
The sovereign is rated A3/A-/A-. (Reporting by Sudip Roy and Robert Hogg; Editing by Philip Wright)
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Ohio Air Quality Development Authority -- Moody's changes rating outlook for FirstEnergy's Ohio utilities to positive
NIZHNY NOVGOROD, Russia (AP) — Nigeria captain John Obi Mikel says he was told four hours before his country's crucial World Cup game against Argentina that his father had been kidnapped back home and would be shot if the player reported it to authorities.
Mikel said in a statement on Tuesday from his management company that he hid the news from his teammates and coaches in Russia and "had to shut it out of my head and go and represent my country first."
Nigeria lost last week's game in St. Petersburg 2-1 after a late Argentina goal and was eliminated from the World Cup.
Mikel's father, Michael Mikel, was freed by Nigerian police in the southeastern state of Enugu on Monday.
John Obi Mikel says he learned of his dad's kidnapping through a telephone call just before the Argentina game, but didn't tell anyone because he didn't want it to be a distraction for the team.
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It's the second time his father has been kidnapped in Nigeria.
Whether on your phone or delivered to your doorstep, the Daily News brings you award-winning coverage of the latest in news, sports, entertainment and more. NYC psych ward worker who was attacked by patient says she can't bear idea of returning to job as violent residents go unpunished Kennetta Allen and Ben Adams told the Daily News they're concerned administrators at the city hospital's Behavioral Health Center allow patients to attack each other and staff with impunity.
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Belgian media say 2 police officers shot dead during hostage situation in eastern city of Liege
If you could use a brand new Jeep — or thousands of dollars in cash — now’s your chance.
Eastern Long Island Hospital’s Auxiliary announced Tuesday it will raffle off a 2017 Jeep Renegade, which recently arrived at the Greenport hospital, at its 12th annual fundraiser this spring.
This year’s event is sponsored by both the auxiliary and Mullen Motors of Southold. The winner will be able to choose either the Jeep or a $15,000 cash prize.
Raffle tickets cost $50 each and are limited to the first 900 received. All proceeds benefit the hospital’s patient services.
The Jeep will be on display at the hospital’s entrance until the raffle drawing on May 12. Ticket holders don’t need to be present to win, officials said.
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Starpharma's Priostar dendrimer technology has been applied to delivery of agricultural products, but it is a distraction to its pharmaceuticals business. Sale of the agrochemicals business to Agrium Inc. brings forward royalties on ~$1 billion of sales, with Starpharma receiving $26 million cash.
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Masked police stand on top of their vehicle on the Champs Elysees Avenue after two policemen were killed and another wounded in a shooting incident in Paris, France, April 20, 2017. REUTERS/Christian Hartmann
CAIRO Islamic State was responsible for an attack in central Paris on Thursday that killed one policeman and wounded two others seriously, the group's Amaq news agency said.
It identified the attacker as one of its soldiers naming him as Abu Yousif, the Belgian.
(Reporting by Muhammad Yamany; writing by John Irish; Editing by Ingrid Melander)
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Many of Hawaii’s public schools are starting their second week back in session this week, but students aren’t the only ones facing new challenges.
For the past four years, the state Department of Education has been holding the Beginning Teacher Summer Academy.
The two-day program helps first and second year teachers prepare for the upcoming school year.
The academy is now statewide, and covers topics of a very practical nature.
Keri Shimomoto is an Education Specialist with the DOE’s Induction and Mentoring Program.
She says new teachers face a lot of stress in setting up their classrooms and lesson plans for the first time.
Shimomoto says academy mentors and officials will check in with the teachers as the school year goes on.
Program sponsor Matson Foundation also provides supplies to the teachers to use in the classroom.
BERLIN (AP) — A group of city counselors in Munich say they want the southern German city’s main train station to have a landing pad for flying taxis.
Five city council members from the Christian Social Union party submitted a motion Wednesday calling on rail company Deutsche Bahn to consider the space needed for flying taxis in its plans for a future redesign of the station.
In their motion, they write that “it is to be expected that within a few years technology will have advanced so far that flying taxis can be used to transport people.”
The party, which has a majority across Bavaria but is in opposition in the state capital’s assembly, has recently been championing the idea of flying taxis as a future means of travel.
The two drives also promise better endurance, with even the 970 Evo officially supporting up to 1,200TB of written data. You'll still want a Pro drive if longevity matters most, though, since their 2-bit MLC flash memory enables roughly double the number of bytes written at the same capacity.
Both SSD models will be available worldwide on May 7th. As always, how much you pay depends on the model and capacity. The home-oriented Evo line starts at $120 for a 250GB drive with capacities of 500GB ($230), 1TB ($450) and 2TB ($850). The Pro series, meanwhile, starts at $330 for a 512GB variant and jumps to $630 for 1TB. These SSDs are still built for gaming PCs, pro workstations and other high-end machines where massive throughput is vital -- it's just that you're getting more power for your money.
HOUSTON -- Are you still looking for your lost dog or cat? Best Friends Animal Society, based out of Utah, has partnered with the Harris County Public Health's Animal Shelter, Houston PetSet, and other organizations to open the Pet Reunion Pavilion at NRG Arena.
There are over 500 dogs and 100 cats at the pavilion and one could be yours. CW39 is helping spread the word with a featured pet of the day. Take a close look, it could be yours or someone's you know. The collars they are wearing are the same ones that they were rescued in. If it is your pet and for more info on how to be reunited, click here.
The animals, which were either rescued, left by their owners or found during Hurricane Harvey, will be at the pavilion for 30 days. After that then they will be available for adoption.
A public adoption event is planned for Oct. 14.
In the meantime, they need volunteers to help with animal care, dog walking, building dog beds, administrative and other things. Click here to register.
London’s longstanding burritos ’n’ tacos joint Benito’s Hat might not have the deafening buzz of Breddos, El Pastor, Bad Sports and so on, but y’know what? They’re cheap and cheerful and ever-so-reliable. So we more than approve.
Anyhow, they’re about to celebrate their ninth birthday (!) and to mark this milestone, they’ll be dishing out £1 tacos and £1 bottles of Sol (max four per person, so well into tipsy territory) from 5pm-close on Wednesday October 11 (but not, for some reason, at their King’s Cross branch).
Fancy dress – moustaches, unwieldy hats, mariachi attire and so on – is encouraged, but not obligatory. Consider yourself lucky.
For more information and locations, visit the Benito’s Hat website.
Hungry for tacos? Who isn’t. Here’s our list of London’s best.
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Ghana have been dealt a huge blow of having to leave out Juventus midfielder Kwadwo Asamoah from their Africa Cup of Nations provisional list of 26.
The Juventus midfielder is coming from an injury that has kept him out of action for almost a year.
The explosive midfielder will however not be part of the Ghana’s team as he looks to fight for his position at club.
Asamoah until his injury was a key member of the national team but his injury has dulled his sharpness and now his absence will be a massive blow to the national team.
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April 30 (Gracenote) - Scoreboard at stumps on the first day in the second Test between West Indies and Pakistan on Sunday in Bridgetown, Barbados West Indies 1st innings K. Brathwaite c S. Ahmed b Amir 9 K. Powell lbw b Amir 38 S. Hetmyer c Az. Ali b Abbas 1 S. Hope c S. Ahmed b Shah 5 R. Chase not out 131 V. Singh c Y. Khan b Abbas 3 S. Dowrich c Y. Khan b S. Khan 29 J. Holder not out 58 Extras (b-4 lb-6 w-2) 12 Total (for 6 wickets, 89 overs) 286 Fall of wickets: 1-12 K. Brathwaite,2-13 S. Hetmyer,3-37 S. Hope,4-102 K. Powell,5-107 V. Singh,6-154 S. Dowrich To bat: D. Bishoo, A. Joseph, S. Gabriel Bowling Mohammad Amir 22 - 4 - 52 - 2 Mohammad Abbas 18 - 4 - 47 - 2(w-2) Yasir Shah 25 - 2 - 83 - 1 Shadab Khan 23 - 3 - 90 - 1 Azhar Ali 1 - 0 - 4 - 0 Referees Umpire: Richard Kettleborough Umpire: Bruce Oxenford TV umpire: Richard Illingworth Match referee: Chris Broad
A federal judge ruled that Bernards Township discriminated against the Islamic Society of Basking Ridge by requiring it to provide more parking spots for their proposed mosque than other places of worship in the town.
But Bernards Township Mayor Carol Bianchi refused to wave the white flag Monday. She said the township is weighing its next legal move and referred a reporter to her earlier statement criticizing U.S. District Court Judge Michael A. Shipp's ruling.
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid spoke on the confidence of rookie kicker Harrison Butker and of his veteran quarterback Alex Smith, who drove the offense down the field in the 29-20 win over Washington on Monday Night Football on Oct. 2, 2017.
Liverpool are reportedly considering a summer swoop for £22m-rated Benfica striker Raul Jimenez.
Liverpool are reportedly keeping tabs on Benfica striker Raul Jimenez ahead of a potential summer swoop.
The Reds have a wealth of attacking talent at their disposal, but the long-term future of Daniel Sturridge remains in doubt.
According to Squawka, Reds manager Jurgen Klopp is impressed with the £22m-rated Mexican forward, who has scored eight goals in 18 appearances this season, but is expected to wait until the summer to make a move.
Jimenez was on the verge of joining West Ham United from Atletico Madrid in August 2015, but the transfer broke down after he failed to turn up for a medical.
The 25-year-old claimed that he overslept and missed his flight to London as a result, and he later joined Benfica in a deal that eventually cost the Portuguese club £18m.
Brown (groin) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Seattle, Alden Gonzalez of ESPN.com reports.
There's a good chance Brown will be able to suit up Sunday, but if he's unable to, expect to see Andrew Donnal slot into the right guard position.
April 24 (Reuters) - Euronet Worldwide Inc:
* EURONET WORLDWIDE REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2018 FINANCIAL RESULTS
* Q1 EARNINGS PER SHARE $0.49
* Q1 REVENUE $550.5 MILLION VERSUS I/B/E/S VIEW $536.2 MILLION
* Q1 EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW $0.73 — THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S
* CURRENTLY EXPECTS ADJUSTED EARNINGS PER SHARE FOR Q2 2018, TO BE APPROXIMATELY $1.32.
* Q2 EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW $1.25 — THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Metallica announced today they are heading to Newton on June 9th. The San Francisco based heavy metal group launches it's "Worldwired" tour next month.
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Artist Amber Anne Palo will give a demonstration at the River Gallery on Saturday, Jan. 28, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Artist Amber Anne Palo will give a demonstration at the River Gallery on Saturday, Jan. 28, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Ms.
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Alisson has been linked with a move to Liverpool in recent months.
The Brazilian has shone between the sticks for Roma this season since becoming No 1.
The 25-year-old even keeps Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson out of the Brazil side.
Former Premier League star Shay Given is a huge fan of Alisson and expects him to impress in the Champions League first-leg clash at Anfield tonight.
Army shoots dead two Saudi soldiers [17/أبريل/2017] ASER, April 17 (Saba) – A sniper Unit of the army and popular forces shod dead on Monday a Saudi solider in al-Areth Control in the east of al-Rabu'ah.
A military official told Saba that another Saudi solider was killed by the sniper unit of the army and popular forces in al-Faredh site in Jizan.
Meanwhile, the artillery of the army and popular forces pounded Saudi enemy gatherings in al-Rahwah Control, in the west of Aleb border crossing.
Again, the army and popular forces targeted al-Sha'abah sites, backwards area of al-Mesyal site off al-Khadra border crossing in Aser.
The army and popular forces destroyed a Saudi military vehicle with explosive device behind al-Aleb Mounts.
The army and popular forces pounded Emarat al-Thuwailah leadership with katyusha rockets.
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(CNN) It was clear to Noah Nathan that something wasn't right when he first heard the noise.
It sounded like a gunshot -- an uncommon sound in the quiet, suburban community of Alexandria, Virginia.
It was Wednesday morning and Nathan was out walking his dog when he passed by the baseball diamond where the Republican Congressional baseball team was practicing.
Nathan started filming, and what the video captures the horror of the shooting spree: shot after shot ringing out. The agonizing wait for medics to arrive. The confusion. The fear.
"Where is this guy?" Nathan yells toward the start of the video.
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Here are the government's rankings of the leading U.S. airlines and their on-time performance for December. The federal government counts a flight as on time if it arrives no more than 14 minutes behind the scheduled time.
1. Hawaiian Airlines, 85.1 percent
2. Delta Air Lines, 81.4 percent
3. American Airlines, 79.1 percent
4. Alaska Airlines, 76.1 percent
5. United Airlines, 76.0 percent
6. Southwest Airlines, 74.9 percent
7. ExpressJet, 73.5 percent
8. Spirit Airlines, 72.1 percent
9. JetBlue Airways, 71.3 percent
10. SkyWest, 69.8 percent
11. Virgin America, 68.3 percent
12. Frontier Airlines, 62.4 percent
Total for all covered airlines: 75.6 percent
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Source: U.S. Department of Transportation
The report does not cover smaller airlines including Allegiant Air and some regional carriers.
THORNTON, Colo. — Four suspects were arrested after a carjacking and short chase ended in a crash on Interstate 25 on Friday morning, the Thornton Police Department said.
The vehicle was carjacked at a unknown location in Denver about 1 a.m. About an hour later, Thornton officers spotted an SUV that matched the description near 102nd Avenue and Quivas Street.
The driver did not stop when officers attempted to pull over the vehicle. There was a short chase between Huron Street and I-25 on West 104th Avenue.
The driver tried to go southbound on I-25 using the northbound I-25 off-ramp. Officers used a successful PIT maneuver, causing the SUV to roll down an embankment and crash on the interstate.
The four people inside the SUV suffered minor injuries and were taken into custody.
Northbound I-25 was closed because of the crash but has since reopene.d
The names, ages and gender of the suspects were not released.
Kymber Scheiffler has completed the summer reading program at College of the Canyons for children. She is 4 years old.
Thank you, COC, for offering such an amazing class to our community. It was a wonderful class and has helped her to get a head start on her upcoming school (kindergarten).
I highly recommend this class for all youngsters; it does hold their attention and teaches them. Kymber had fun and learned a lot.
Thank you, College of the Canyons.
Paul O’Sullivan and his assistant Sarah-Jane Trent will pursue racketeering and abduction charges against the police. Photo: eNCA
PRETORIA - Controversial private investigator Paul O’Sullivan and his assistant Sarah-Jane Trent will pursue racketeering and abduction charges against the police.
The move comes after Trent was arrested on Friday and charged with impersonating a law officer.
Her case has been postponed to May for further investigation.
Trent alleges during her arrest she was driven around and intimidated.
O’Sullivan and Trent are part of an investigation into acting police Commissioner Kgomotso Phahlane over alleged fraud.
On Monday, O’Sullivan was also arrested but released after a late night court hearing.
The investigator believes both arrests were intended to obstruct the investigation into the country’s top cop.
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According to the Portage County Coroner, Tyler Heintz was taken to UH Portage Medical Center where resuscitation efforts were made until 11:34 a.m. He was pronounced dead at the hospital. The Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner's Office will perform the autopsy.
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At the gateway of Aix en Provence, 2kms from the city centre, nineteenth century farmhouse of 250m ² with swimming pool on a plot of 2400m ². ideal for a B&B activity, currently divided in part housing and part bed and breakfast of 6 dwellings. A house 4 rooms of 100m ² + 5 rooms of hosts, (2 two rooms of 45m ² and 3 studios of 20m ²) all independent with kitchen, bathroom. Near shops and downtown Aix-en-Provence.
This series is six issues long and will be available for sale in comic stores beginning June 13.
Netflix has dominated film and television over the last several years, and now the streaming giant is making a big play into the comic book world with “The Magic Order.” The six-issue comic series hits shelves this summer and hails from the mind of Mark Millar, creator of “Kick-Ass,” “Kingsman,” and “Wanted.”
“The Magic Order” centers around five families of magicians sworn to protect the world against a mysterious evil who’s picking them off one by one. By day they live among us as our neighbors, friends and co-workers, but by night they are the sorcerers, magicians and wizards that protect us from the forces of darkness.
Watch “The Magic Order” trailer below. The six-issue comic book series hits comic book stores in July 13.
Listen to Michael Stanley weekday afternoons at 5:25pm for your chance to win a pair of tickets to see the Cleveland Browns take on Tennessee at FirstEnergy Stadium on Sunday, October 22nd at 1pm.
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BRUSSELS The European Banking Federation wants European Union and British negotiators to provide clarity on the terms of Britain's exit from the EU, after London triggered the process on Wednesday, so that banks can continue to finance the economy.
The EBF, which unites 32 national banking associations in Europe that together represent some 4,500 banks, said it was ready to help explain to policymakers the impact of the negotiations on the supervisory and regulatory framework and on business models.
"The EBF is keen to see clarity and certainty for banks during this process so that the banking sector can continue financing the economy while serving customers to the fullest extent and without undue disruption," it said in a statement.
(Reporting By Jan Strupczewski)
Hutton will start in goal on the road against Buffalo on Saturday, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports.
Hutton currently leads the league in GAA (1.70) and save percentage (.945) to keep his fantasy value at an all-time high. Overtaking Jake Allen as the starting goalie for the Notes, Hutton won seven of 10 games in January, and we're assuming that plenty of fantasy owners were able to pluck him off the virtual waiver wire earlier in the year. He'll now square off against a Sabres team that owns a poor Corsi For percentage of 47.53, which goes to show that Buffalo is struggling quite a bit in the possession game.
HARARE, Zimbabwe — The Zimbabwe Football Association says one of its referees has reported being offered a bribe of $10,000 to fix a Confederation Cup game in Equatorial Guinea.
It's the second time in two weeks that a match official has claimed to have been approached to fix a game in Africa's second-biggest club tournament.
Gladmore Mzambi, vice chairman of the Zimbabwe association's referees committee, told The Associated Press on Tuesday that referee Norman Matemera reported being offered the bribe by representatives of Equatorial Guinea's Deportivo Niefang club. They wanted the ref to influence the second leg of their knockout tie against Ivory Coast's Williamsville AC so they could overturn a 2-0 first-leg deficit.
Mzambi says that Matemera has reported that when he refused the bribe, he was approached by the match commissioner, Togo's Lawson Mahuwe, who also tried to bribe him on behalf of Deportivo Niefang.
Guys and Dolls, Saxe Middle School, Friday, March 23 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, March 24 at 2 p.m. in the school auditorium. Tickets at http://www.saxeptc.org or in person one hour prior to each performance.
Through Our Eyes: New Canaan High School art exhibition, Carriage Barn Arts Center, Waveny Park through March 24.Hours are Wednesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m. Visit carriagebarn.org.
Orientalism in American Art and the Silvermine Art Colony show: Runs to March 31 at New Canaan Historical Society, 13 Oenoke Ridge. For exhibit hours or to arrange a private tour with the curator Tom Davies, call 203-966-1776, ext. 2.
Los Angeles police say officers have shot and killed a man described as mentally ill who was armed with a sharp weapon.
Officer Drake Madison says the man, believed to be in his 20s, died at the scene in Panorama City Monday morning.
Madison says police initially responded to a report of a man with a mental illness wielding a 16-inch edged weapon.
Madison says officers opened fire after unsuccessfully trying to take the man into custody with a stun gun and a beanbag weapon.
No officers were injured.
The shooting is under investigation.
The widow of Army Specialist Chris Harris and their newborn daughter scheduled a special photo shoot with the men and women her husband bravely fought alongside of in Afghanistan.Specialist Harris died in August of 2017 while serving our county, just days after learning he would be a dad.Chris' unit gathered to commemorate the birth of Christian Michelle Harris, born on March 17th."Knowing that we could come home to a baby girl, that was awesome," said Sgt. Nathan Arthur Bagley. "When everyone came home, that was the day she was born so that made it ten times better.""It's refreshing to see those blue eyes again," Britt Harris said of her daughter."When she was born, it was like I was looking at my own son," said Sue Kolean, Chris's mother.In February, Britt Harris shared with ABC11 her maternity photos.
The Bengals had one of their worst losses of the season in Week 14, dropping 33-7 to the Bears and putting them at 5-8. The loss comes on the heels of what was one of the most physical games of the year against the Steelers.
The physicality and missing players from that contest clearly seeped into their game with the Bears in the worst way. A 5-8 essentially destroys any playoff aspirations for the Bengals.
Here’s Tim Benz to break down the recent stunning 33-7 loss by the Bengals to the Bears in Week 14.
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Okay, maybe it only seems like Rutgers has a campus in New England, where ex-Scarlet Knights have played a part in the Patriots' dynasty.
Since the 2014-15 season, five former Rutgers players have earned Super Bowl rings. All have been members of the New England Patriots.
They are among the 14 former Scarlet Knights who have earned NFL-championship rings.
In all, Rutgers has had 19 players on a Super Bowl roster.
Kenny Britt, the Patriots wide receiver who is likely to be inactive when New England and the Philadelphia Eagles meet Sunday evening in Minnesota, will be the 20th former Rutgers player to be part of the Super Bowl.
Here's a look at the former Rutgers players to be members of a Super Bowl roster:
One of the Buffalo Wild Wing restaurants in Fresno was closed Monday after a fire broke out in a frying unit. Buffalo Wild Wings
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Acorn Energy Inc
* Acorn reports improved Q2 remote monitoring and control (IoT) device and services results and hosts investor call today at 4:30 pm ET
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BIRD FLU OUTBREAK
The Department of Agriculture in Central Visayas has already confirmed that there is no bird flu threat in Cebu. It has already issued an order to temporarily ban the movement of chicken meat and products from Luzon to other regions.
But even so, Cebuanos are still scared the outbreak may affect the province. Some netizens voiced their concerns on the spread of avian flu.
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Facebook user Consing Ybanez said, “I just hope Central Visayas did not receive poultry products from Luzon before the order was announced. We should be cautious with what we buy from the wet market.”
Jaime Alejandro made a strong point on why Cebu should stop getting supplies from Luzon. He said, “Make it (ban) permanent! Cebu should start supplying the region. Luzon is not the only place that can produce poultry products. Cebu can, too.”
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SHELTER TO OPEN FOR DISPLACED SOUTH SIOUX RESIDENTS NEAR GRAIN ELEVATOR BLAST
Residents displaced by the explosion at the Anderson Farms Grain Elevator Tuesday are able to take shelter at the South Sioux City Middle School.
City police say the Red Cross will be at the Middle School at 2:30p.m. Wednesday to set up shelter.
The shelter will be staffed overnight.
Residents should use the southwest corner of the building and enter at door 49.
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South Sioux City officials are deciding their next move in dealing with the aftermath of Tuesday’s explosion that damaged the Anderson Farms Grain Elevator.
South Sioux Police Chief Ed Mahon says there are concerns that the shell of the building could collapse:
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The blast sent one employee to a Lincoln, Nebraska burn center with upper body injuries.
Two other employees escaped serious injury.
South Sioux Police say they will be posting updates for residents on their Facebook page regarding further developments.
OK, so maybe Hilarie Burton isn’t TV’s cutest DEA agent.
In tonight’s episode of Hawaii Five-0 (titled “Nā lā ‘īlio”/”Dog Days” and airing on CBS at 9/8c), McGarrett & Co. meet Eddie, a recently injured police dog who is the only witness to an ambushed drug bust.
In the sneak peek above, Five-0 works with SWAT and the DEA (Eddie included!) to sniff out the location of a drug stash. But before they do, everyone must give their colleague cop a pat on the head for good luck. Which team member is juuuust a bit reluctant to do so? Press play above to find out.
Elsewhere in the episode, McGarrett is visited by Junior Reigns (played by new series regular Beulah Koale), a former SEAL who is looking to join the task force — but who probably doesn’t get paid in kibble.
Want scoop on H50, or for any other show? Email InsideLine@tvline.com and your question may be answered via Matt’s Inside Line.
Virat Kohli posted a cute message on social media with his lady love Anushka Sharma on Wednesday with the “power” couple together sitting in a park and posting a selfie. The duo are considered one of the strongest couples in India with Kohli leading the Indian cricket team and Anushka one of the leading actresses in Bollywood industry. (Source: Instagram)
The message posted by the Indian skipper read, “Everyday is a valentine day if you want it to be. You make everyday seem like one for me ❤❤. @anushkasharma”.
Virat and Anushka have been spotted together more and more since their alleged breakup with the batsman becoming vocal of their relationship. But there hasn't been as concrete a message than the Valentine's Day message.
Earlier Kohli and Anushka were spotted spending time together in Uttarakhand alongside the Bachchan’s and Ambani’s which created flurry of engagement but that was clarified by the star batsman.
Starting on May 29, Olive Garden will be offering a new exclusive rosé. barmalini/Shutterstock
Any millennial worth their salt knows that few things are as synonymous with the start of summer as nice glass of rosé. Just like fancy pool rafts and sprinkle-covered ice cream cones, the pink wine has a way of making everything seem a little warmer and more laid-back, which makes it perfect for drinking at the start, middle, and end of the season. (Or, you know, throughout any season that you just want to be summer.)
Now, you can herald the start of summer at what may be a surprising location — your closest Olive Garden. Really.
The restaurant, which you may have previously only recognized for its ever-plentiful breadsticks and spinach artichoke dip, will be offering a new, exclusive rosé starting on May 29.
Special Counsel Robert Mueller is investigating President Trump for possible obstruction of justice, according to a new report from The Washington Post.
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Education Secretary Betsy Devos met with St. Louis philanthropist, political donor and education advocate Rex Sinquefield, and his wife Jane Tuesday in Washington, D.C.
They discussed school choice programs, digital and distance learning and innovation grants.
Devos has received criticism for her support of charter and alternative schools.
Travis brown, the CEO Sinquefield’s media organizations was also in the meeting.
Travis Brown adds that they support any platform that helps parents and children find a better pathway to their future.
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“Hopefully we see everyone getting their flags back out and just cheering for Canada as we get through the games.”
TAMPA, Fla. (AP)  Police in Florida are investigating an incident at a nightclub where a photographer said he was "sucker punched" by singer Chris Brown.
Tampa police spokesman Stephen Hegarty says 28-year-old Bennie Vines Jr. was hired by Aja Channelside to take photos during an event hosted by Brown.
Vines told officers that while he was snapping photos early Monday, Brown punched him. Brown was gone by the time officers arrived. Vines refused medical treatment and told officers he wants to prosecute because of a minor lip cut.
The club confirmed the incident on its Facebook page Monday and apologized to patrons.
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Brown, singer of the hits "Run It!" and "Deuces," completed probation in a 2009 felony assault case for an attack on singer Rihanna, his then-girlfriend.
An email to the representative listed on Brown's website was not immediately returned.
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The Kissimmee Chain is best later in the day.
FRESHWATER: Try the at sunset and the first few hours or darkness on the Kissimmee Chain for bass. Fish are a bit spread out with the all the rainfall, but you try near points and the edges of grass beds. Rat-L-Traps, swimbaits and speedworms all work well. Try near docks and the edges of Kissimmee grass with crickets and redworms for plenty of bluegills and a few shellcrackers.
Fishing nearshore is still producing tarpon, snook and king mackerel.
SALTWATER: Find bait pods along the beach and slow-troll or drift with pogies for tarpon, king mackerel, jacks, snook along with a few redfish, cobia, sharks and bonito. Trolling with spoons and plugs works well also.
Baku. 20 July. REPORT.AZ/ In January-June 2017, the State Oil Fund of Azerbaijan Republic (SOFAZ) has received $ 3.106 bln from the sale of profit oil on the Azeri-Chirag-Gunashli (ACG) fields block in the national sector of the Caspian Sea.
Report informs citing the SOFAZ.
In general, amount of revenues to SOFAZ on ACG from 2001 to July 1, 2017 amounted to $ 125.215 billion.
FRANKFURT, March 30 SMA Solar, Germany's largest solar group, is holding on to its cash pile to cope with an eventual downturn of the industry, its finance chief said, adding takeovers were not on the agenda after the group presented full-year results.
"We are preparing for eventually difficult times," Ulrich Hadding told journalists at its annual press conference, pointing to the group's operating cash flow of 148 million euros ($159 million) at the end of 2016, up 44 percent on the year. ($1 = 0.9314 euros) (Reporting by Christoph Steitz; Editing by Arno Schuetze)
LONDON May 3 Standard Chartered Chairman Jose Vinals said on Wednesday the bank is in talks with regulators in Frankfurt about setting up a subsidiary, to secure market access to the European Union when Britain leaves the bloc.
"We are looking at setting up a subsidiary in the EU to ensure we are prepared," Vinals said at the bank's annual shareholder meeting. (Reporting By Lawrence White; writing by Andrew MacAskill; editing by Simon Jessop)
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Volunteers and members of local and state organizations will be out in force April 22 for the 12th annual Canal Clean Sweep. This caring group will be picking up debris and sprucing up areas along the Erie Canal corridor, including the Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site.
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Firefighters knock down flames as they advance on homes atop Shepherd Mesa Road in Carpinteria, Calif. on Dec. 10, 2017.
A flare-up on the western edge of Southern California's largest and most destructive wildfire sent residents fleeing Sunday, as wind-fanned flames churned through canyons and down hillsides toward coastal towns.
READ: New evacuations ordered as California wildfires whip across region
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Everyone who plans a trip to Cuba gets the same advice: you'll love the country but hate the food. Between ingredient shortages, import restrictions, and a lack of Internet connectivity to help people find local gems, the Cuban food scene is legitimately difficult to navigate.
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Welcome to today Sunderland AFC live blog on Tuesday, August 15.
The Black Cats ended their August jinx on Sunday as they beat Norwich City 3-1 at Carrow Road to record their first league win in August for seven years.
Simon Grayson has made seven signings so far this season and three in particular starred in that victory. Lewis Grabban scored twice, Aiden McGeady scored once, while James Vaughan worked hard and was the perfect foil for both.
But Grayson still wants to add more new faces to his squad though, and is working hard behind the scenes to ensure that is a reality.
As ever we want to hear from you, so please send us your thoughts over Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/chroniclesafc/ or on Twitter at @ChronicleSAFC.
Join James Hunter, Mark Douglas and Sean McCormick for live updates throughout the day on all things red-and-white.
Carpenter's finger injury is lingering and he is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Pirates, Brian Stull of WGNU 920AM reports.
Manager Mike Matheny said he would have no qualms playing Jose Ramirez at first base again, so the Cardinals won't be rushing Carpenter back to action. Consider Carpenter day-to-day for now, but there's no expectation that this injury will force a stint on the disabled list.
March 31 C Quadrat Investment Ag
* Proposed dividend of 1.50 euros ($1.60) per share (2015: 4.0 euros per share)
* FY net profit for the year of 3.3 million euros
* Assets under management increased by 11.7 pct and had reached an all-time high of 6 billion euros as of Dec. 31, 2016 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9353 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
With so many fun spring occasions to dress for, versatility in your wardrobe is a necessity. UAL has opened up their new digs in the 2nd Street District. Shana Ogg tells us how we can dress to the nines while spending fewer dimes. You can find out more about all the shopping in the area by clicking here or call 512-912-1111.
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Prospective students at the University of Namibia (Unam) and the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) would now be allowed to register at a lower cost.
This followed consultations between the two universities, government officials and other interested parties such as the Namibia National Students'Organisation, held this week.
NUST has reduced the compulsory registration fee for all students from N$4000 to N$2000.
Unam's spokesperson, Simon Namesho, in a statement said the institution has reduced the compulsory deposit on tuition fees from 50% to 20% for all students.
However, the compulsory registration fees of N$2000 remains payable by all students.
Namesho added that students with outstanding balances from the 2017 academic year will have to settle their accounts before the May regular examinations commence.
BY PETER TILLOTSON. Tyre safety is both challenging and pivotal for emergency service vehicles driven under harsh conditions
Consider, if you will, a vehicle designed and developed to be driven by a highly trained driver at high speed, under harsh, challenging and often dangerous conditions.
Granted, such a description could apply to a number of vehicle types, but they all have one thing in common: a need for appropriate – and appropriately maintained – tyres….
BOSTON – Katie McNeil had only ran one marathon in her life before participating in the world’s most iconic one.
At the 121st Boston Marathon McNeil, who is from Zanesville, had a goal of finishing the 26.2-mile race in under three hours and 45 minutes. When she crossed the finish line her time was three hours, 43 minutes, and 33 seconds.
McNeil’s only other experience with marathons was the Columbus Marathon that she ran in October of 2015. Her time in that race was 3:34:06, which was good enough to qualify her for the 2017 Boston Marathon.
McNeil said that it was unusually warm in Boston and that the course was much hillier than the Columbus race. She thanked everyone back in Muskingum County that supported her throughout her experience in Beantown.
Peninsula coach Brad Scandrett, right, talks with his assistant coaches before practice. JON MANLEY jmanley@gateline.com
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Olivia Meier (right) of Notre Dame stays on the bag as an errant throw gets by Morgan Smith of Ryle at First Base at the KHSAA 9th Region Softball Semi-Final, May 29, 2018. Geoff Blankenship for The Enquirer
The Atlanta Host Organization Committee is offering some good old-fashioned Southern hospitality at the Rotary International Convention from 10 to 14 June. It has planned a wide range of activities featuring everything from good food and music to inspiring tours of local landmarks.
Start the conversation, or Read more at Rotarian.
Tatte Bakery & Cafe has leased 2,900 square feet of ground-floor retail space at 1350 Boylston.
The 212-unit luxury apartment tower is under construction by Skanska USA Commercial Development. The 17-story, 183,000-square-foot tower at the former Burger King property in the Fenway will contain 7,000 square feet of ground-floor retail upon completion this fall.
The cafe is the seventh location for Tatte, which was founded in 2007 by owner Tzurit Or and opened its first bakery at 1003 Beacon St. in Brookline a year later. It has since opened four locations in Cambridge and one at 70 Charles St. in Boston.
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Jon M. Huntsman Sr. made his fortune partly by creating the clamshell packaging used for Big Macs and over his lifetime gave away what his family tallied as more than $1.5 billion to humanitarian causes, notably by making it his mission to find cures for cancer through genetics.
The founder of chemical maker Huntsman Corp. and former aide to President Richard Nixon died Friday at his home in Salt Lake City. He was 80. His family said he died of “long-term health challenges.”
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Michael Porter Jr., center, with brother Jontay, is still working his way back to full strength after back surgery. Allison Long along@kcstar.com
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Healthsouth Corp:
* HEALTHSOUTH APPOINTS NANCY M. SCHLICHTING TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS
* HEALTHSOUTH CORP - WITH SCHLICHTING‘S APPOINTMENT, BOARD WILL EXPAND TO 11 DIRECTORS Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
DETROIT, April 28 General Motors Co on Friday reported a jump in quarterly net profit driven by strong sales of full-size trucks and crossovers in the United States and cost cutting.
The No. 1 U.S. automaker reported a first-quarter net profit of $2.6 billion or $1.70 per share, up 33 percent from $1.95 billion or $1.24 per share a year earlier. Analysts had on average expected earnings per share of $1.48. (Reporting By Nick Carey; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
Monday blues? While not a washout, today’s rain chances include some showers along the ocean breeze.
Parents, keep your umbrella handy during the afternoon hours.
Also, beach and boating conditions remain hazardous. We might sound like a broken record, but blame the breeze for that! Here are rip current safety tips:
Later this week, south Florida will gradually warm up to the mid 80s.
Make it a good one, south Florida!
Meteorologist Natacha Lang
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GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida has hired Nick Savage as its director of strength and conditioning.
The Gators made the announcement Monday, making Savage the fourth assistant new coach Dan Mullen has brought with him from Mississippi State.
Savage spent the last four years in Starkville, including the last two as strength and conditioning coach. He replaced Rick Court following the 2015 season.
The 28-year-old Savage joins offensive assistants Billy Gonzales, John Hevesy and Brian Johnson as well as defensive co-ordinator Todd Grantham on Mullen's staff. Gonzales, Hevesy and Grantham worked with Mullen last season. Johnson previously worked under Mullen at Mississippi State.
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CLARKS SUMMIT — The Abington Heights School District is keeping the community up to date on the continuing teachers contract negotiations.
The district’s website now includes a section dedicated to the negotiations. If a teachers strike announced for Sept. 12 lasts “the maximum length allowed by law,” part of the website reads, the last day for the 2017-18 school year could be pushed from June 7 to June 15.
Two negotiation sessions are scheduled before the strike date. The school board meets Wednesday at 6 p.m. in the administration boardroom, 200 E. Grove St.
For details, visit www.ahsd.org. For the union’s proposal, visit Abington Heights Education Association on Facebook.
— KATHLEEN BOLUS
The California Highway Patrol stated that the boulder was purposely moved and thrown from the overpass.
Cookie talks to The Three Black Divas about a possible comeback if they don't let their interview air.
Six buildings on Brindleyplace have been sold
Six buildings on Birmingham's Brindleyplace estate have been bought by part of HSBC for in excess of £260 million.
US property group Hines has sold the group to HSBC Alternative Investments after placing them on the market in autumn 2015.
The buildings comprise 500,000 sq ft of mixed use space and the sale follows the collapse of a deal to Middle East investors a year ago.
Hines UK, which acquired part of the estate off Broad Street for £190 million with Moorfield in 2010, will be retained as asset manager.
Raj Rajput, managing director of Hines UK, said: "We are proud to have managed Brindleyplace over the last seven years.
"It continues to be one of the most desirable office locations in Birmingham."
The overall estate covers 17 acres and comprises a mix of office and leisure buildings including several bars and restaurants, totalling more than one million square feet.
Property consultancies CBRE and Colliers advised Hines.
Robert Mueller’s focus is not on what happened during the campaign but on Trump’s obstruction of justice after the election, according to a new report from Axios:
“The top two topics that Mueller has expressed interest in so far: the firings of FBI director James Comey and national security adviser Michael Flynn,” reports Mike Allen.
Allen adds: “That suggests a focus on obstruction of justice while in office, rather than collusion with Russia during the campaign. But both sagas are interwoven with Russia: Trump himself has linked Comey’s firing to Russia, and Flynn pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI about conversations with the Russian ambassador during the transition.”
Allen also spoke about his findings in a new MSNBC segment (above) on Monday morning.
April 20 National Australia Bank Ltd
* Nab has elected to redeem all outstanding nsn in accordance with their terms
* NSN will be redeemed on monday, 19 june 2017, being their first optional redemption date
* NSN were issued by nab in 2012 and trade on asx under code 'nabhb'
* For each NSN held nsn holders will receive a cash payment of $100 plus $1.1331 interest
* $633,692,300 of nsn (representing 6,336,923 nsn at $100 each) is currently outstanding. Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (bangalore.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com)
Nelson (hamstring/tooth) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.
The Cardinals have listed Nelson on their reports all week with the dual injuries, as the wideout was limited in all three of the team's practices. If Nelson is able to suit up Sunday, he'll likely carve out a small role in the Cardinals' offense a deep-ball threat, which wouldn't yield more than a handful of targets.
Sam Carroll and the rest of the team will be with you today from 7am to ensure constant coverage of all things LFC, including news, great photos, nostalgia, live interviews and much, much more.
The ECHO will also provide you with the very latest transfer news as it happens throughout the week, with every rumour and story digested and analysed each day with updates from full-time LFC reporter - both home and away - James Pearce, as well as LFC editor Andy Kelly and more.
There will be all the latest team news before games, plus every one of Jurgen Klopp's press conferences covered live and with video.
We want you to get involved too - tell us your thoughts on what's happening at Anfield by tweeting @LivEchoLFC or @SamCarroll0. Join the debate!
There are on the Norwalk Citizen News story from 14 hrs ago, titled Gay pastor fights censure by United Methodist Church. In it, Norwalk Citizen News reports that:
Next week, the highest court of the United Methodist Church will decide whether people like him - "queer men" - can continue as members of the clergy. In the worst-case scenario, da Silva Souto said, he could have his license to preach his faith revoked.
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Researchers in Brazil are thinking on another level.
They are trying to use monkeys to prove that the ancient psychoactive substance known as ayahuasca is a better anti-depressant than modern pharmaceuticals.
Checkout the full study here.
Scientists Gave Monkeys Ayahuasca and It Helped Their Depression https://t.co/sI6O3ksriN — Very Ape (@veryapetv) March 19, 2018
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April 28Guangdong Taiantang Pharmaceutical Co Ltd :
* Says net profit for FY 2017 H1 to increase by 30 percent to 45 percent, or to be 111.9 million yuan to 124.8 million yuan, compared to net profit of FY 2016 H1 (86.1 million yuan)
* Says increased operating revenue as main reason for the forecast
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/XfwmGq
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WKBN) — Search and recovery efforts for the aircraft that went missing Thursday evening are resuming today.
The city says there will be seven vessels in the water that have four dive teams. New York State Police, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Akron Fire, Toledo Fire and the Cleveland Metroparks Rangers have joined search efforts.
Searches will be by water, air and shoreline.
Crews from the Cleveland Division of Fire, the United States Coast Guard, Underwater Marine Contractors and the Cleveland Division of Police are continuing to work on the search and recovery operations.
During the course of search and recovery operations, Unified Command received multiple reports of debris washing ashore east of Burke Lakefront Airport.
The Cleveland Division of Police confirmed that a bag recovered yesterday in the vicinity of the Shoreby Club Harbor in Bratenahl was from the aircraft.
The legendary magic and humour of Tommy Cooper appears – Jus’ Like That - at the Lamb Inn, on Saturday (July 7,)
Clive St. James presents a show, brimming with Tommy’s favourite anecdotes and lovable gags.
Naturally, it wouldn’t be Tommy without the magic, and as an accomplished comedy magician, Clive re-enacts all the favourites: the awesome ‘bottle-glass, glass-bottle’, the incredible mind-reading duck, the chaos of the Chinese linking rings, the unbelievable Indian rope trick plus many more.
Vicky Cooper, Tommy Cooper’s daughter, described it as: ‘A very funny and magical performance’
Tickets £11 available from the Lamb or call 01323 720545.
BEIJING, April 5 China central bank will pursue a crack down on illegal fund transfers via underground banks and offshore companies, it said in a statement posted on its website on Wednesday.
The People's Bank of China (PBOC) issued the message in a working meeting last month aimed at strengthening financial sector rules. (Reporting by Beijing Monitoring Desk; Editing by Shri Navaratnam)
Feb 14 Alj Regional Holdings Inc
* Alj regional holdings, inc. Announces earnings for the first quarter ended december 31, 2016
* Q1 earnings per share $0.02
* Q1 revenue $77.6 million versus $64.8 million
* Estimates its revenue for three months ending march 31, 2017 to be in range of $23.8 million to $26.3 million
* Contract backlog expected to be realized within next twelve months as of december 31, 2016 was $59.3 million as compared to $18.5 million as of december 31, 2015 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The facilities director with Bentonville Public Schools, Paul Wallace, says he wants to install fencing on six school playgrounds for safety. Just a little over a month ago a student from Vandergriff Elementary School in Fayetteville went missing from the school's playground.
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The brother of Nikolas Cruz, Zachary Cruz, center, leaves the courtroom after his brother's arraignment before Broward Circuit Judge Elizabeth Scherer, Wednesday, March 14, 2018, in Fort Lauderdale. The Broward Sheriff’s Office arrested Zachary Cruz Monday, March 19, 2018, and charged him with trespassing at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, the scene of last month’s mass shooting by his brother Nikolas. Wilfredo Lee AP
BOSTON — The Boston Symphony Orchestra is returning to its seasonal home at Tanglewood.
Music director Andris Nelsons will conduct works by Mozart and Tchaikovsky as the renowned orchestra kicks off its 2018 outdoor season on Friday evening at the western Massachusetts venue.
Superstar pianist Lang Lang will play Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 24 in C minor.
This summer’s season, which runs through Sept. 2, continues the BSO’s yearlong homage to Leonard Bernstein.
The Massachusetts-born conductor and composer would have turned 100 on Aug. 25. He died in 1990 at age 72 in New York City.
Bernstein was a fixture at the annual summer music festival at Tanglewood for half a century.
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Back in March, every senior at Ballou High School in Southeast, D.C., applied to college– marking a first for the school. Now, the school sees another first: every senior was accepted into college, according to WUSA9.
Last school year, only three percent of Ballou students met D.C. reading standards in school records, WUSA9 reports.
The seniors had a message for the doubters, singing, “they said I wouldn’t be nothing. Now they always say congratulations,” as they prepared to cross the graduation stage.
Students credit more cohesion with school staff for the vast improvement.
"On behalf of the 681,000 residents who call DC home, I want you to know how proud we are of you." –@MayorBowser to @balloudc graduates 🎓 pic.twitter.com/DLsQQsPHTf — DME (@DMEforDC) June 13, 2017
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April 28 Vtron Group Co Ltd:
* Sees net profit for H1 2017 to increase by 30 percent to 60 percent, or to be 92.7 million yuan to 114.1 million yuan, compared to net profit of the same period in 2016 (71.3 million yuan)
* Comments that increased sales of preschool education business is the main reason for the forecast
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/cN8asF
Further company coverage:
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At least two complaints have been lodged against the City of San Luis Obispo after the fire chief and city manage participated in creating a video that sexually objectifies firefighters. The video, shown at the annual SLO Chamber of Commerce dinner on Jan. 20, was created as a spoof to promote the chamber.
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BATH, Maine — Bath City Councilor Leverett “Tink” Mitchell, a longtime firefighter and former chief of the Bath Fire Department, died Friday at Mid Coast Hospital in Brunswick.
Mitchell, 68, had served two terms on the City Council before he was elected in 2012 to fill a vacancy left by the death of former Ward 7 City Councilor Ruthe Pagurko, and again in 2016, The Times Record reported Monday.
Mitchell was a member of the Bath Fire Department for 27 years, and chief for four years, according to an obituary provided by Daigle Funeral Home.
He was born in Bath and graduated from Morse High School before serving two tours in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, at Daigle Funeral Home in Bath, with a celebration of life, with military and fire department honors, scheduled for 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 8, also at the funeral home.
TEHRAN, Iran — Iranian state TV says a 6-magnitude earthquake has jolted a western region near the border with Iraq.
There were no immediate reports of casualties or major damage from the temblor, which struck Monday near the site of a 7.2-magnitude quake that caused more than 600 deaths in November.
Led Zeppelin Anniversary Book Available for Pre-Order
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SYDNEY, April 4 Australia's QCoal said on Tuesday it declared force majeure on two coal shipments because coal-carrying railway lines were damaged by Cyclone Debbie and the deadly floods in the storm's aftermath.
"QCoal has declared force majeure on two ships due to load this week due to infrastructure availability," the company said in an emailed statement.
Damage to rail lines owned by freighter Aurizon have disrupted coal exports from the world's largest coking coal region in the Bowen Basin, pushing up thermal coal prices. (Reporting by Tom Westbrook; Editing by Chris Reese)
Rome, July 4 - The Italian Bishops' Conference (CEI) on Wednesday hailed the government's new ban on advertising for gambling as a "sign of civility". CEI spokesman Father Ivan Maffeis recalled the Church's work against gambling addiction and said "we welcome as a sign of civility the government decree that puts an end to ads on gambling". The government's so-called 'dignity decree' aims to curb advertising on gambling and stop top actors and personalities fronting ads. Italy has seen a surge in gambling addiction despite a fall in purchasing power over the last few years. Labour and Industry Minister Luigi Di Maio, architect of the decree, tweeted "Also the Italian Bishops Conference has voiced its favourable opinion of the halt to gambling advertising in the #dignitydecree. "The direction is right, left's go ahead with determination". photo: a rally against gambling addiction
Man severely burned after falling into a hot spring in the Lower Geyser Basin off of Fountain Flat Drive: https://t.co/IMeefICUUl. pic.twitter.com/HQ9fBmi1oj
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — The city of Albany is getting more than $3 million in state funding to turn a lightly traveled interstate ramp into an elevated park giving pedestrians and bicyclists access to the Hudson River.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Monday that the downtown project will transform the Clinton Avenue ramp off the northbound side of Interstate 787 into the Albany Skyway. The Democrat says the project will offer another safe way to reach the city’s Corning Riverfront Park.
The funding is in addition to a $375,000 state grant awarded in December 2016 for preliminary planning and design for the project, expected to be completed by late 2020.
Downtown Albany already has a 16-year-old pedestrian bridge spanning I-787, but the new skyway will be closer to a section of the city undergoing redevelopment.
LOS ANGELES (AP)  The powerful Hollywood talent agency CAA is canceling its annual Golden Globe Awards party and planning to form a legal defense fund to assist workplace harassment victims across all industries.
A person with knowledge of the plans who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly said Monday that the funds normally used for the Globes party, which would celebrate nominated clients like Meryl Streep, Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman and Tom Hanks, will be instead be redirected to establish the fund.
The agency has also committed itself to establishing gender parity in its leadership by the year 2020, following the lead of ICM Partners.
The Hollywood Reporter first reported the news.
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NEW YORK >> A New York City bartender’s on-screen antics and big bets while competing on “Jeopardy!” are winning him cash to go along with a cult following.
By the end of Thursday’s show, Austin Rogers had won eight days in a row and more than $300,000. “Jeopardy!” says that total put him at fifth on the show’s list of all-time regular season money winners. Rogers has done it while sporting wild hair and a bushy beard and making animated gestures after correct answers.
He’s also making big wagers. Rogers won a whopping $34,000 bet on the show’s “Final Jeopardy” segment Tuesday.
Fans are singing his praises on Twitter by using the hashtag #AustinOnJeopardy.
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Rogers tells “Good Morning America” that the secret to his success is uncovering patterns in clues by watching hundreds of “Jeopardy!” episodes.
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1:18 Downed trees from Hurricane Matthew pulled from Hunting Island's forest
1:25 Former Ringling Bros. circus clown, of Beaufort, a man of many talents
11:47 SC Rep. Joseph Neal argues for removing the Confederate battle flag from State House grounds
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Providers: need better process of getting and filing advance directives.
Many nursing home providers are missing chances to cut costs and reduce unnecessary care by not having residents' advance directives on file, or orderly, a recent study found.
A research team from the University of Missouri analyzed 1,800 resident records at facilities in the state and found only 50% had an advance directive. In many of those cases, the directives were hard to find due to inconsistent record keeping.
The study's results, which appear in Health and Social Work, signal a need for providers to make sure residents have an advance directive and have it properly filed, researchers said.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Daily 4' game
SACRAMENTO (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the California Lottery's "Daily 4" game were:
0-3-6-7
(zero, three, six, seven)
¶ Ticket-holders with all four winning numbers in the order given win the top prize. Lesser amounts are also awarded to ticket-holders with other varying combinations of the winning numbers.
The Foundation's participation came in a project called "The Bike Shop", which was overseen by social empowerment girls, who did not starve in making a variety of drinks.
Beckham (groin) is scheduled to receive an MRI on Tuesday, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports.
At this point in time, it's expected that Beckham will end up on the disabled list, though the roster move has not yet been made. This test will give the Orioles an idea of how long Beckham will need to recover.
Capture of giant Tora Bora complex would mark major victory for group as it clashes with Taliban
Islamic State fighters have captured some territory around Tora Bora, the former stronghold of Osama bin Laden in Afghanistan’s eastern Nangarhar province, officials said on Wednesday.
The push and capture of the giant cave complex that once housed the late al-Qaida chief would be a major victory for the Islamic State group in its increasingly deadly rivalry with the Afghan Taliban. The caves had until now been under Taliban control.
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Selma Police Chief Spencer Collier Injured in Wreck
by Ellis Eskew
ALEA confirms former ALEA Secretary and current Selma Police Chief Spencer Collier was injured in a wreck on U.S. Highway 80 in Montgomery County Monday evening. There was a two vehicle crash with road blockage. No other details are available at this time.
Opposition Leader Hon. Ezzard Miller says he doubts any port built-in George Town could come in within Government’s budget. He said, “I expressed my concerns because as I recall the contract to build two piers some 5-7 years ago was $195 million.” Mr. Miller said the current proposal seeks to build two piers for between $150 and $185 million. He said, “Nobody can convince me that you can build in deeper waters at a cheaper rate than if you were building in shallow water. So I want to know how realistic is $150, $180 million when we signed a contract for $195 million.” Cayman 27 reached out the Tourism minister for comment. We are yet to receive a response.
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SEOUL: U.S. Vice President Mike Pence will meet with Japan's Deputy Prime Minister Taro Aso on Tuesday, kicking off talks in Tokyo that the White House hopes will open doors in Japan for U.S.-made products and attract Japanese investment for infrastructure projects in the United States.
Tokyo is the second stop on Pence's 10-day tour of Asia, a trip aimed at emphasizing that U.S. President Donald Trump wants to boost U.S. trade in the region even though he killed the 10-nation Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade pact shortly after taking office.
"We thought it was important, particularly post-withdrawal (from) TPP, to let the region know that we haven't forgotten about them," a White House economic policy adviser told reporters traveling with Pence.
(Additional reporting by Linda Sieg, Kiyoshi Takenaka, Leika Kihara in Tokyo; editing by G Crosse)
SEOUL—David Simon can no longer play basketball in South Korea. He’s too tall.
Last month, the struggling Korean Basketball League launched a long-shot bid to liven up games with homegrown talent and reverse flagging ticket sales by banning foreign players who surpass 200 centimeters, a hair under 6-foot-7.
As a result, Mr. Simon, a 6-foot-7...
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UPDATE: Chattanooga police are investigating a shooting in the 500 block of South Kelly Street, according to dispatchers.
Police were dispatched about 1:26pm Monday afternoon.
Police are canvassing the neighborhood for witnesses.
South Kelly and Chamberlain Avenue was closed to traffic for a period of time but has since been reopened.
Neighbor tells me they saw a large gray truck, slow down around house, then heard shots. Victim was transported to area hospital. @WRCB — Kate Smith (@KateWRCB) August 14, 2017
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Raanta recorded his fourth win in five starts, stopping 42 of 44 shots in a 5-2 victory over Calgary on Monday.
Raanta had to be at his best in this one, as the Flames easily outshot the Coyotes and could have buried Arizona if not for some fine work by Raanta in the cage. For 56 minutes, he kept his team in it until the Coyotes were able to put the game away in the final four minutes, marking his fifth straight game where he held his opponent to three goals or fewer. He's playing very well right now and is an easy starting call.
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - News 10 has teamed up with a local restaurant for a heartwarming program.
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The next time you stop by Azzip Pizza in Terre Haute, look for the box with a bear.
News 10 has teamed up with Azzip Pizza for something called the "Care With a Bear" drive.
All you have to do is drop off a new teddy bear in the box.
After your donation, the bears will be handed out to first responders, so they can share them with children in times of need.
"It's good to know that we can help in those troubling times, ya know this obviously isn't about Azzip Pizza, this is just about doing whatever we can to help the first responders that are so important in our community," Azzip Pizza general manager Craig Melvin said.
The program lasts for the entire month of July.
Two Nevada City men were seriously injured, following a solo vehicle crash on the Golden Center Freeway late Friday morning. CHP Officer Ryan Duplissey says 65-year-old Hamar Ashley was driving southbound in Grass Valley, with his 69-year-old passenger, Billy Shawn…
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Duplissey says it’s not known, at this time, if Ashley was driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or otherwise impaired.
Several women who have accused President Trump of sexual misconduct are again speaking out, this time asking for a congressional investigation as the "Me Too" movement sweeps the country.
It’s the end of an online era!
AOL is officially ending AIM. According to the company “We’ve made the decision that we will be discontinuing AIM effective December 15, 2017”.
Obviously with newer technology like text messaging & social media all played a role in the demise of AIM.
Awe, Goodbye Buddy List, it was fun while it lasted!
Special police guard outside a subway station in Munich, Germany, Tuesday, June 13, 2017. Several people were injured, including a police officer, in a shooting early Tuesday at a Munich subway station, police said.
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MILTON TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WKBN) – The Ohio Department of Transportation and local police have closed off a large area involving two major routes because of a standoff.
As of 5 a.m. Monday, Route 224, between Route 14 and Route 45 is closed and Route 534 between Route 18 and Route 14 are closed.
Dispatchers said police are investigating a man with a gun, but could not give any details of the circumstances or an exact location.
WKBN 27 First News has a crew on the scene. We are working to get more information about the police presence. Check back here and tune in to WKBN First News This Morning for details.
At Christmas event, Paul George says he expects to play Monday – via newsok.com December 10 06:52 PM DEC 10, 2017 – Paul George, who has missed the Thunder’s past two games with a right calf contusion, said he had “a good day of rehab” on Sunday and “should be back” in the lineup on Monday, when the Thunder hosts the Charlotte Hornets. Shares
Warriors McCaw and Pachulia could play in Monday’s game vs Blazers – via mercurynews.com December 10 04:40 PM As the Warriors prepare for their first home game in nearly two weeks, forward Patrick McCaw could be available for Monday’s matchup against the Trailblazers. Shares
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Queenstown (New Zealand), May 30 : A Steward of the Lord’s pavillion will ring the bell five minute before the commencement of the T-20 fund raising match between the ICC World XI and the West Indies on Thursday.
Official status is given to the match, which will be played at the Lord’s, also known as Mecca of Cricket.
“The bell is rung before every session of play in every match at Lord’s – the job is normally done by the Pavilion Stewards, except for the morning session of Tests”, Fraser Stewart, the Cricket Academy Manager at the Marylebone Cricket Club, speaking exclusively, said.
The ringing of the five-minute bell at Lord’s by an international cricketer, administrator or well-known enthusiast of the sport is a recent tradition introduced some ten years ago by the then MCC executive Chris Bradshaw.
“The ringing of the bell by former players is usually something that is done on the morning of each day during Test Matches”.
Blair Brown moved here in 1976, just in time to see the tall ships come in. “I lived on 72nd Street and the West End, stuck my head out of...
Embattled Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens is taking his case to the public with a six-figure television advertising campaign set to air across the state as Missouri lawmakers consider whether to impeach him.
Even though technology allows us to do more in less time, it does not always foster learning.
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Win tickets to join LIVE for a Star Wars: The Last Jedi Theatre Takeover!
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Star Wars: The Last Jedi begins immediately after the events of Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens, set thirty years after the conclusion of the original Star Wars trilogy. It continues the story of Rey and her discovery of the exiled Jedi Master Luke Skywalker, along with the story of the war between General Leia’s Resistance and the First Order.
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If you want to become a millionaire — or, dream big, a billionaire — start thinking like one. And what better way to get a glimpse inside successful people's heads that to study the wisdom they've already imparted?
For a dose of inspiration, CNBC Make It rounded up nine quotes from self-made billionaires that will change the way you think about money, success and innovation.
24-year-old man missing from Englewood for over 2 months
Police are looking for a 24-year-old man missing from the South Side Englewood neighborhood for more than two months.
Stephon Ivy was last seen June 3 near 70th and Sangamon, according to a missing person alert from Chicago Police.
Ivy is described as a 5-foot-8, 140-pound black man with black hair, brown eyes and a dark complexion, police said.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts should call the Area South Special Victims Unit at (312) 747-8274,
We'll finally get to know why the Note 7 blew up.
Shortly after discontinuing the Note 7 in October, Samsung launched an investigation to identify the root cause behind the fires. Samsung initially thought the battery was at fault, which is why it recalled the initial batch of Note 7 units and restarted sales with batteries from another supplier. When those phones also started to explode, the company had to discontinue the device altogether.
According to South Korean daily JoongAng Ilbo, Samsung has concluded its investigation, and will reveal the results of the probe by mid-January. A combination of factors is said to have contributed to the failure of the phone, and Samsung will be looking to share the findings as a way to regain much-need consumer trust and ensure it doesn't do the same mistakes again.
The buxom beauty rose to fame thanks to her sizzling photoshoots in lads' magazines.
And while the Kelly Brook Instagram is still known to feature racy photos, the starlet has also reinvented herself as a gardening guru.
But that's not the 38-year-old's only talent, as the small screen siren has now joined forces with her former Strictly Come Dancing partner for a dancing project.
As fans of the BBC One talent show will know all too well, the brunette appeared in the competition in 2007.
Loose lips sink ships.
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President Trump responded publicly to the news of the forced resignation of his national security advisor, Michael Flynn, asserting on Tuesday that the “real story” is the number of “illegal leaks” from U.S. government officials.
Trump made the claim in an early-morning tweet.
Late Monday, the White House announced that Flynn, the former director of the Defense Intelligence Agency, would be resigning from his position as national security advisor, just 24 days into the job.
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A councillor has welcomed works being done in Togher Way after the abandoned houses were subjected to vandalism and anti-social behaviour.
Cllr Mary Hilda Cavanagh has said: “For years I have been demanding that work be done at the unfinished housing estate at Togher Way, Urlingford.
“A small number of houses were occupied and half-built houses were abandoned and subject to vandalism and anti-social behaviour causing great distress to the neighbouring residents of nearby private houses and Council houses some of whom were Togher Road residents for about 40 years.”
The Department recently allocated just over €3.5m to finish the estate thus providing 34 units at a cost of €6.2m.
Construction is by the McStan and Staunton Enterprise Group.
Buried until recently under several feet of late season snow, communities in mid- and northern Maine are seeing grass again after temperatures soared into the 70s for a couple of days and then had highs remaining in the 50s. As spring finally begins, Maine's political waters are as turbulent as the streams roaring with snowmelt.
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IPL 2017 — Yusuf-Pandey share 110-run partnership for Kolkata
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) rode on a brilliant batting effort from Manish Pandey and Yusuf Pathan to beat Delhi Daredevils by four wickets in a thrilling Indian Premier League (IPL) 2017 match at the Feroz Shah Kotla on Monday.
Pandey, who remained unbeaten on 69 off 49 balls rescued the visitors with a brilliant 110-run fourth wicket stand with Pathan (59) to turn the tide in favour of the visitors after a dreadful start in pursuit of Delhi’s 168/7 in 20 overs.
Needing nine from the last over, Mishra got Chris Woakes stumped off his second delivery but couldn’t prevent Pandey from hitting him for a six off the fourth ball and then leaked two runs off the next to lose the tie.
Earlier, skipper Zaheer Khan gave Delhi a perfect start with the wickets of his opposite number Gautam Gambhir (14) and Colin de Grandhomme (1) while Pat Cummins sent back one down Robin Uthappa (4) to reduce the visitors to 21/3.
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"Fire is a natural process in many ecosystems. But some biodiversity hotspots, like southern Africa, are imperiled due to increasingly common drought-like conditions that limit the ability of plants to regrow after fire."
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WAVES of up to three meters and tidal surges can be expected on Panama’s Caribbean coast from February 3 to 5 says the Civil Protection Service (Sinaproc).
There will be winds of 15 to 40 kilometers per hour in Caribbean coastal areas in Guna Yala, Costa Abajo and Costa Arriba of Colón, the north of Veraguas and Bocas del Toro, which could present waves of 2 to 3 meters.
For the 4th and 5th of February, waves of 1.5 to 2.5 meters are expected in Guna Yala, Colon, Bocas del Toro, north of Veraguas and Ngäbe Buglé.
The authorities will continue monitoring in vulnerable areas.
Former Ghana FA chairman Lepowura MND Jawula wants to current administration to appoint a local coach to handle the Black Stars.
The CAF member says foreigners have failed the country and have nothing new to offer.
Jawula wants ex-internationals like former Cameroon assistant coach Ibrahim Tanko, Kwesi Appiah, Samuel Osei Kuffour and Ghana-born ex-France captain Marcel Desailly.
The Ghana Football Association have begun the process of appointing a new coach to replace Avram Grant .
''These foreign coaches have failed us; they are a waste of money and they are not going to help us so we must abandon them,'' Jawula told the Graphic Sports in an exclusive interview.
For more Ghana football news visit www.ghanasoccernet.com
At last weekend's NC Top 80, scouts and reporters flocked to sit court-side anytime when 6-4 sophomore Jaden Springer was performing. Whether it was a game, a skill drill or just watching him perfo...
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Three tablet computers worth almost £1,000 have been donated to Sompting Village Primary School.
Staff at Caring Lady Funeral Directors in Shoreham organised the donation and funeral co-ordinator Clare Taylor visited the school on Wednesday to present the tablets.
Clare said: “We are so pleased to see the children with their new tablets.
“My daughter attends this school and when I heard about the need for computers, I felt that the children’s education was effectively put on hold.
“I and my colleagues wanted to do something about it and so we decided to donate money from our branch’s Love Your Neighbourhood community fund.
“It’s been great to meet the kids and see what difference this will make to them.”
MT. OLIVE -- Mayor Rob Greenbaum told News 12 New Jersey that several people, including three police officers, were hospitalized after being exposed to carbon monoxide Monday night.
The incident occurred inside a home on Fennimore Court. Information on the condition of the victims was not immediately available.
Mt. Olive police did not return messages left by NJ Advance Media.
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MPO Chair Commissioner Jean Monestime talks with the Miami Herald editorial board
Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Chair Commissioner Jean Monestime talks about goals for the planning board, which is charged with transportation planning for the county with the Miami Herald editorial board.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Southgobi Resources Ltd
* Southgobi Resources announces second quarter 2017 financial and operating results
* Q2 revenue $34.7 million versus $10.4 million
* Southgobi Resources Ltd - ‍Company sold 1.48 million tonnes of coal product during Q2 of 2017 as compared to 0.82 million tonnes for Q2 of 2016​
* Qtrly loss per share $0.03
* Southgobi - ‍Initiated plan to change existing product mix to "higher value", "higher margin" outputs by washing certain grades of coal from H2 2017​
* Southgobi Resources Ltd - ‍In light of reconstitution of board and appointment of new directors, co's strategic advisory board was dissolved on June 30​
* Southgobi -‍ Has entered into agreement for finance lease on new wash plant facility but will need financing to complete thermal coal processing facilities​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The big show this weekend is the 54th annual Coconut Grove Arts Festival from Feb. 18-20. We’ve got the way to get in with discounts so check out our site. And, even if the art doesn’t turn you on, the music and the food likely will. The entertainment includes Locos por Juana, Greyhounds, Electric KIF, Palo!, Suénalo, and more. The chefs include Ralph Pagano, Adrianne Calvo, Christopher Cramer and more. Join Chef Pepin for an attempt to make the world’s largest arroz con pollo. (Oh, yeah!)
Rodeo Fashion stories on what people are wearing, new trends and more. Nothing says rodeo like cowboy hats, boots, jeans and buckles. Check back for more stories by ABC13.
ADEL, Iowa (AP) -- The adoptive parents of a 16-year-old girl who weighed only 56 pounds (25 kilograms) when she died want their trials moved out of Dallas County in central Iowa.
Court records say lawyers for 41-year-old Misty Ray filed a motion Friday mostly matching one filed earlier this month for her husband, 42-year-old Marc Ray. Both have pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder, child endangerment resulting in death, and other crimes.
The motions say the Rays can't get fair trials in Dallas County because of extensive publicity. Misty Ray's mother has made the same argument in her bid for a new trial location. Sixty-three-year-old Carla Bousman has pleaded not guilty to aiding and abetting child endangerment and other crimes.
An April 25 hearing has been scheduled on all three motions.
BY FRANK CAMPILLO
The Republican-led Senate just passed a bill to reform America’s corporate and individual taxes on a split and mainly partisan 51 to 49 votes. All 48 Democrats voted “no” and Republican Sen. Robert P. Corker of Tennessee joined them on the vote. Republicans are now closer to sending the legislation to President Donald Trump’s desk with the House voting soon to formally set up a conference committee that will finalize the final version of a compromised tax bill. The House had already passed its tax reform legislation earlier in November.
Although . . .
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On Tuesday night’s episode of America’s Got Talent, a 16-year-old boy from Long Island earned the coveted Golden Buzzer from judge Howie Mandel for an insane rendition of The Jackson 5’s “Who’s Lovin’ You.” Before his audition, Christian Guardino opened up about undergoing an experimental treatment that gave him back his sight after he’d been blind for most of his life. He can now see well enough to read enlarged notes on sheet music. Guardino not only managed to go straight through to the live shows with his performance, but impressed the panel’s toughest critic, Simon Cowell. “You were like a little mouse that turned into a lion. You are one of my favorite contestants I’ve seen this year,” Cowell gushed. “Not only in terms of your voice. I just like you. There’s something about you, and it’s just the best possible feeling when we meet someone like you.”
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Prince Royce
+ special guest Luis Coronel
Friday, July 21
Doors 7:30PM / Show 8:30PM
The Riverside Theater
Produced by Live Nation & The Pabst Theater Group
In the past 5 years, multi-platinum award-winning, Latin superstar Royce has scored 11 number one hits, 21 Latin Billboard Awards, 18 Premio Lo Nuestro Awards, 19 Premios Juventud Awards, and earned 9 Latin Grammy nominations.
Royce has a massive fan base with over 2 billion streams online, 33.5 million followers on Facebook, 6.8 million on Twitter and 7 million on Instagram. He has sold out the most prestigious venues in Latin America, as well as concerts throughout the US including Radio City Music Hall, The Nokia Theater and the Theater at Madison Square Garden.
Family and friends gathered together to remember the life of 29 year old Joshua Roydes at Hugh Macrae Park Saturday afternoon.
Two weeks Roydes was found lying unconscious in the road near Hops Supply Company on Oleander drive.
Josh was walking to work and was hit by a driver who fell to sleep behind the wheel.
At the memorial friends and family wrote notes and shared kind words. They prayed to find strength and comfort through such a difficult time of loss.
"He is just a great guy all around. He loved his family and worked very hard to take care oh his family. I am here today to show support to the family," said Mercy Gatlin a co-worker of Josh's.
Now family and friends are hoping justice will be served in this case. After experiencing this tragedy they hope all drivers will be more careful and pay closer attention while driving.
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Brantley (finger) returned to practice Sunday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
Brantley underwent surgery on his broken finger in late July but was able to make a quick recovery. The rookie defensive tackle will have to make up for missed time if he hopes to make a significant impact during the season.
RICHARD RODWAY is clearly in the Christmas spirit. The organiser of the Henley Living Advent Calendar also acts as host on most nights, introducing the performers and conducting the raffle.
During the raffle at Phyllis Court Club on Sunday, club chairwoman Tricia Christmas won a cuddly reindeer and then asked for it to be auctioned.
“Auctioneer” Richard asked the audience: “How much for the bear?” They shouted back in unison: “It’s a reindeer!”
The following night at the River & Rowing Museum Richard did his best to improvise when one of the performers arrived late.
Carl Bache, who was performing with Henley Music School, where he is a teacher and director, was trying to sneak upstairs but had difficulty because he was carrying a large instrument box.
Richard told the audience of more than 100 people waiting for the show to begin that there was “nothing to see”.
For all the extra comedy Richard is providing, maybe someone should get him a drink!
Concerns about disputes between the U.S. and China hitting the technology sector continued to drag down stock markets Wednesday.
In Europe, the Stoxx Europe 600 ticked up 0.1% in morning trade, but tech stocks were the worst performers with an 0.9% drop.
This echoed what happened in U.S. markets the previous day, when shares of technology...
What Putin's Reelection Means for Russia and the Rest of Us
Putin is staying—but he is likely to take the initiative to shape both Russia's domestic politics and its international position to his liking.
ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim will be visiting Iraq this week to discuss the fight against terrorism and the future of Iraq, the government's spokesman said on Monday.
"The Prime Minister will be traveling to Iraq on Thursday to start a new era with the Iraqi central government," Deputy Prime Minister Numan Kurtulmus told a news conference.
"A new peace perspective in Iraq is just around the corner," Kurtulmus added. Yildirim's office said in a statement he would be visiting both Baghdad and Erbil.
Relations between largely Sunni Muslim Turkey and the Shi'ite-dominated central government in Iraq have been tense in the past, particularly over the presence of Turkish troops at the Bashiqa camp north of Mosul.
(Reporting by Ece Toksabay and Humeyra Pamuk; Editing by Nick Tattersall)
Roll out the red carpet! Jiréh Breon Holder's Too Heavy for Your Pocket officially opened at Roundabout Theatre Company's Black Box Theatre on October 5. This production marks the new play's world premiere. The company, including scribe Breon Holder, stars Hampton Fluker, Nneka Okafor, Eboni Flowers, Brandon Gill and director Margot Bordelon, gathered together for an adorable group shot on the big night. The 1961-set Freedom Riders-focused play will run through November 19 as part of Roundabout Underground, an initiative that showcases new plays from emerging writers. Take a peek at the sweet hot shot, and be sure to see this new work live!
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A car ploughed into the outdoor terrace of a pizzeria in the town of Sept-Sorts east of Paris on Monday, killing a young girl and injuring several other people, BFM TV reported.BFM TV said the driver of the vehicle had been arrested.A local official from the Seine-et-Marne prefecture declined to comment.
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) — Rex Tillerson has pledged to maintain US support for Kosovo to "succeed."
"The United States remains committed to helping Kosovo succeed, and we will continue to work with its leaders and people in the pursuit of peace and prosperity," Tillerson said in the statement on Tuesday.
Kosovo will celebrate its ninth anniversary of its independence on February 17, the statement noted.
"The United States values its strong friendship with Kosovo based on mutual aspirations for stability, peace and prosperity for all of our citizens. We applaud the progress the people of Kosovo have made in developing democratic, multiethnic institutions," Tillerson added.
The statement came amid renewed tensions between Serbia and Kosovo, which unilaterally declared independence in 2008.
Kosovo was an autonomous province in Serbia, the latter being one of the six republics constituting Yugoslavia.
Serbia has vowed not to recognize Kosovo as an independent state.
A MOTHER whose five-year-old daughter fell asleep on her school bus, sparking a widespread police search, has not appeared in Beaudesert Magistrates Court and has been refused legal aid.
Bobbie-Jo Langdon has been charged with three counts of stealing, and one count each of possessing a dangerous drug, possessing a drug utensil and failing to dispose of a needle.
The case has been adjourned until May 1 and Ms Langdon has been requested to appear at the Beaudesert Magistrates Court.
The charges come after her five-year-old daughter, Alyssa Jayde New, failed to get off a bus after her first day of Year 1 at Jimboomba State School, southwest of Brisbane.
Ms Langdon took to social media to try and find her.
Police later found the girl had fallen asleep on the bus and the driver had not checked the vehicle after it’s route finished.
Brownsover footballers in 1995
Continuing the sporting theme, I found this one from 23 years ago. Taken at the end of the football season, in June 1995, this was a triumphant Brownsover 1st team with their silverware. I’m afraid I don’t know which trophies they had won, but there’s a shield and a very smart silver cup. Luckily, I do have all the names, which the photographer had kindly written on the back, which always helps. Pictured are (back from left) Bob Service, Mark Nestling, Nigel Hancox, John Glennard, Sean Bodycote, Jeff Bodycote, Alan Smart, Glen Service, Steve Wake and Mick Day, with manager Mick Sweeney. The front row were: John Bance, Robert Service, Pat Howard, David Hartley, Steve Lewis, Mark Hartley and Martin Sweeney. Hope it brings back some good memories of that successful season.
When users attempt to launch a 32-bit app in 10.13.4, it will still launch, but it will do so with a warning message notifying the user that the app will eventually not be compatible with the operating system unless it is updated. This follows the same approach that Apple took with iOS, which completed its sunset of 32-bit app support with iOS 11 last fall.
New Delhi: Come New Year and our favourite desi or videshi celebrities pack their bags, take off from work and straight head to either an undisclosed location or publicly let know of their vacation plans.
This time 'Befikre' Ranveer Singh shared a picture of himself wishing his fans a happy new year. The super energetic lad did not disclose where the took off for New Year's this year and buzz whether Deepika Padukone joined him or not still remains under wraps.
However, what caught our attention is the true blue sea waves we can spot at the background of Ranveer's click. The picture is not only making us envious but giving us goals for some sea-side effects.
Check out the click and guess where is he chilling by the sea:
Happy New Year, lovers and friends!
May it be the #BestYearEver !
Be Blessed & Prosper
Love & Light to all pic.twitter.com/053ZmNEmwI — Ranveer Singh (@RanveerOfficial) January 1, 2017
Looks like slowly he too is mastering the art of keeping things 'secret' in Bollywood.
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Washington has agreed to a two-year contract with cornerback Orlando Scandrick, Mike Garafolo of NFL Media reports. The deal is worth a maximum of $10 million.
The Cowboys released Scandrick on Saturday, a week after he asked to be cut. He was due to make $3 million and $4 million in base salary over the next two seasons with the Cowboys.
Scandrick, 31, made 38 tackles, no interceptions and three pass breakups in 11 games last season before going on injured reserve. In 10 seasons in Dallas, he made 69 starts, eight interceptions and 64 pass breakups.
Scandrick provides versatility. While he can play outside, his strength is in nickel role.
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich -- Spring Lake knocked off Grand Rapids Catholic Central 53-44 Handing the Cougars their first loss in the OK Blue.
The Lakers improve to 4-3 in the Blue and 8-7 overall.
QUETTA, Aug 14 (APP): Azadi Parade was held at Bughti Stadium Quetta on
Monday on Pakistan’s 70th Independence Day.
Chief guest of the ceremony Governor Balochistan Muhammad Khan Achakzai
along with Chief Minister Balochistan Nawab Sanaullah Khan Zehri and Commander Southern Command Lt. General Amir Riaz hoisted the national flag on the occasion.
A smartly turned out contingent of Pakistan Army presented salam to the
national flag, whereas renowned artists presented “milli naghmas”.
The ceremony was also attended by provincial ministers, members of the
assembly, high-ranked civil and military officials.
Speaking at the ceremony Commander Southern Command said that the
situation had changed a lot in Balochistan and the Independence Day was being celebrated with full entushiasm and national fervor throughout the province.
He said there was no part of Balochistan where the slogan “Long Live
Pakistan” was not heard.
Labour MP Keith Vaz has been re-elected onto the party’s influential National Executive Committee (NEC).
The former chairman of the Home Affairs select committee won the race to be the black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) representative on the NEC, party sources confirmed.
The election was seen as part of a wider struggle for control of the party between far-left Jeremy Corbyn supporters and more established figures in the Labour hierarchy.
The election was seen as part of a wider struggle for control of the Labour party (Yui Mok/PA)
Grassroots pro-Corbyn campaign group Momentum made a video supporting Asghar Khan, a Labour councillor in Leeds, for the role representing BAME Labour on the NEC.
Mr Khan had said Labour needed more grassroots BAME voices from outside Westminster on the NEC, adding that the NEC “shouldn’t be the preserve of MPs”.
State officials are investigating an allegation of illegal sewage dumping in the middle of the night at a popular carnival site from over the weekend. The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality has talked with the man who witnessed the incident and took pictures at the Gibralter Trade Center in Mount Clemens.
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Legal Services of Eastern Missouri will recognize volunteer and community partners and others at its 35th annual For the Common Goods Awards dinner on Aug. 24. The event includes recognition of the contributions of pro bono attorneys and law firms who partner with LSEM, providing more than 4,600 hours of volunteer legal service in 2016. The ...
President Trump on Tuesday said North Korea wants to hold a high-stakes meeting “as soon as possible” — and praised dictator Kim Jong Un as “very open” and “very honorable.”
During his discussions with French President Emmanuel Macron at the White House, Trump addressed his upcoming plans to meet with the rogue regime’s leader.
“He really has been very open and I think very honorable from everything we’re seeing,” Trump told reporters. “Now a lot of promises have been made by North Korea over the years but they have never been in this position.”
His praise for the despot stands in stark contrast to his past comments in which he referred to Kim as “Little Rocket Man” and boasted about the size of his nuclear button.
Kim fired back by calling Trump a “mentally deranged US dotard.”
The Trump-Kim meeting is expected in May or June.
South Korean President Moon Jae-in plans to meet with Kim on Friday to kick off a new round of high-stakes nuclear diplomacy with Pyongyang.
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Police are investigating after a gate fell on top of a child at a church in Mukilteo, killing him.
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The 10-year-old boy, of Everett, was in the parking lot of the Sulamita Slavic Church when a 20-foot wrought iron gate used to secure the parking lot collapsed, fire officials said Thursday evening.
An off-duty paramedic lifted the gate off the boy and attempted to resuscitate him, officials said. Assistant Fire Chief Brian McMahan said first responders found a bystander doing CPR on the boy, who was on the ground, when they arrived.
The boy was pronounced dead at the scene.
Tragic update: 10yo boy killed when metal gate fell on him. Bystanders tried CPR- one was off-duty Everett paramedic. @KIRO7Seattle at 9&11 pic.twitter.com/ZTFQqTjE7z — Joanna Small (@JoannaKIRO7) October 6, 2017
It was not clear if the boy attended the church’s Sulamita Christian School.
Police continue to investigate.
The Cox Media Group National Content Desk contributed to this report.
Ukelele Therapy members from left, Jacqueline Moore, Rebecca Adams and Ashley Bening, perform songs at Freewheel Brewing Co. in Redwood City.
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Today marks Victoria Beckham’s 43rd birthday and while the designer has worn many hats—both literal and figurative—the It Brit continues to reign as one of the world’s most stylish women. Two years ago we first reported on 10 Life Lessons that Beckham has taught all of us, but in that period, Beckham has gone on to switch up her look including swapping her stilettos for adidas shell toes and her ladylike skirts for a posh spin on track pants . Here, we revisit all things VB with an updated—and abridged—guide to kicking it in style like Beckham.
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Sheahan collected two assists during Friday's 7-4 win over Washington.
The 26-year-old center has found a niche with the Penguins skating behind Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin on the third line. The pair of helpers improve Sheahan to a respectable four goals and 14 assists while posting a 50.1 Corsi For percentage through 44 games since leaving Detroit in late October. However, while he's filled a real-world void for Pittsburgh, there aren't many fantasy settings where Sheahan warrants a roster spot.
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The Israel Defense Forces arrested eight people Wednesday evening in the Palestinian Authority-assigned areas of Judea and Samaria, who were wanted on suspicion of involvement in terror or violent disorders directed at Israelis.
One of the detainees was a Hamas member. The suspects were turned over to security agencies for further investigation.
BB Naija: Rita Dominic Reacts To Comedian AY And Helen Paul’s Joke About Tboss, Kemen Sexual Assault
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People are taking to Gumtree to advertise their homes not for sale - but for free.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Mars Food
* Mars Food to acquire majority stake in Tasty Bite
* Mars Food says signed agreement to buy Preferred Brands International, manufacturer of ready-to-heat food products sold under Tasty Bite brand​
* Mars Food - ‍tasty Bite has a listed unit on India's BSE and NSE; subsidiary will continue to be listed after acquisition​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: [Mars Food]
PARIS (AP) — A French judicial official says a prominent Swiss Islamic scholar is in police custody over allegations of rape and sexual assault.
The Paris prosecutor's office is investigating the case against Tariq Ramadan, who has denied any wrongdoing so far.
Le Monde and Le Parisien newspapers reported last year that two women recently filed complaints in France against Ramadan for an alleged rape in 2009 and an assault in 2012. The judicial official confirmed that two lawsuits have been filed against Ramadan.
In the wake of the investigation, Ramadan took a leave of absence from Oxford University, where his website says he is professor of contemporary Islamic studies.
A leading authority on Islam, Ramadan has written numerous books on the faith and the integration of Muslims in Europe.
May 3 Teranga Gold Corp
* Teranga Gold announces effective date of 1 for 5 share consolidation
* Teranga Gold Corp- announce that 1 for 5 consolidation of its common shares will be effective on may 5, 2017
* Teranga Gold Corp- common shares are expected to commence trading on toronto stock exchange on a post-consolidation basis on may 8, 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Seeking to lift the ban on Jallikkattu (taming the bull) during Pongal festival, activists belonging to Rashtriya Hindu Parishad (RHP) today staged a demonstration near District Collectorate.
Led by the District Secretary, C. Jalendran, about 25 activists raised slogans. They also brought a bull, as a symbol of their resolve to perform bull fight, defying the ban, police said.
Earlier, they had also held a symbolic cock fight, another sport performed during the festival, by releasing two cocks on the road.
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BERLIN (AP) - German authorities say Spanish police have arrested a suspect in the killing of a woman in Berlin in May.
Berlin prosecutors said Wednesday that the 38-year-old man was arrested a day earlier and his extradition to Germany is being sought
The 30-year-old victim, Melanie Rehberger, was found dead in a park next to a railway line in the north of Berlin on May 27, two days after going missing during a work break.
Prosecutors said the suspect, who had been living in Berlin but didn't have a fixed address, fled the country after the killing. The man wasn't identified by name.
Prosecutors said evidence found at the crime scene was clearly matched to the arrested suspect.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - MACRO GAMES SA:
* SAID ON FRIDAY THAT ITS Q2 REVENUE WAS 2.5 MILLION ZLOTYS VERSUS 1.4 MILLION ZLOTYS A YEAR AGO
* Q2 NET PROFIT WAS 248,221 ZLOTYS VERSUS 209,534 ZLOTYS A YEAR AGO
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"Piazzolla Caldera" and other repertory
Celebrate the opening of our season with two greats, Paul Taylor and Pablo Ziegler, who join forces for this passionate performance. Taylor is an American titan of modern dance, a soloist with Martha Graham and George Balanchine, who has led the dance world through his own choreography since 1954. Fresh from his 2018 Grammy win for Best Latin Jazz Album, Argentine pianist Ziegler realized his own tango visions after touring the world with tango grand-maestro Astor Piazzolla’s quintet for over a decade. Ziegler’s quintet moves the nuevo tango tradition into fresh territory in the program’s opening set, followed by repertory from the Paul Taylor dancers and culminating with their combined Piazzolla Caldera. Taylor’s poetic masterwork exploring tango’s sultry, raging essence springs to life with live music provided by Ziegler.
A State Duma working group has approved a new version of a bill which could see individuals be labeled “foreign agents” by the General Prosecutor’s Office or Foreign Ministry.
NGOs and media outlets which receive foreign funding and engage in activity considered political can already be slapped with the label under the so-called “foreign agents law.” They face more tax checks and are required to mark their publications.
The aim is to give “the executive branch the authority to respond to the curbing of the rights of our colleagues working abroad,” State Duma deputy Pyotr Tolstoi was cited as saying on the Duma’s site.
The Vedomosti daily reported on Tuesday the bill is set to pass its second reading next week.
Six bikers jockeyed for position for miles as Dave Wiens — founder of Gunnison Trails and, by extension, the race in which he was riding — fought to take, and hold onto, the lead.
“My goal was to feel strong throughout by pacing smart,” said Weins. “I wanted to break six hours.”
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A refinancing plan of the state pension system is being tossed around as a possible solution to some of the state’s budget problems. House Finance Chairman Eric Nelson says he plan would save the state 100 million dollars a year, but it would extend the debt payoff date an additional 12 years.
One of the coolest meteor showers of the year is set to peak on Wednesday night, but you may catch a few shooting stars on Tuesday night as well. It's all part of the Geminid Meteor Shower, which can produce some of the brightest meteors.
The best time to view is usually around 2AM according to Space.com. At the peak we will see nearly 120 meteors per hour.
Good viewing conditions are expected in the Upstate, but we could have some clouds for the mountains as we have the remnants of northwest flow snow showers lingering Tuesday night.
Longtime retail watcher, chuck Tatelbaum says, the ongoing struggle in the retail industry has happened at a rapid pace over last several years.
He bases that notion on where many retail stores are located.
“Malls have become old and how people shop has changed. They want to be entertained, it’s no longer going to the mall strolling around two hours after dinner and maybe buying something. People want to be entertained. Malls that have put in ice skating rinks and have concerts and really good food instead of food courts, they’re drawing people.”
Tatelbaum, a recent guest on WNPV’s AM Edition, says the economy is headed for a downturn over the next six months. He adds, consumers should try to avoid credit card debt and businesses should keep a close eye on their debt and spending.
Police arrested a man at the Coachella music festival in California after victims tracked him down using their "Find My Phone" app
A thief who made off with cell phones belonging to more than 100 people at the Coachella music festival in California may want to consider a new line of work.
Police said Reinaldo De Jesus Henao, of New York, was arrested on Friday with his booty in his backpack after dozens of festival-goers noticed that their phones were missing and activated their "Find My Phone" app.
Some of the victims tracked down the 36-year-old and followed him until he was detained by security officers.
He was subsequently arrested by police who found more than 100 cellphones in his backpack, officials said.
Henao was charged with grand theft and possession of stolen property and was released on $10,000 bail.
The Coachella festival is held annually in the desert of southern California and runs two consecutive weekends.
April 24 (Reuters) - Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings:
* LABCORP - CO, MOUNT SINAI HEALTH SYSTEM HAVE BEGUN IMPLEMENTING PROGRAM TO STANDARDIZE & OPTIMIZE INPATIENT LAB SERVICES ACROSS MOUNT SINAI SYSTEM
* LABCORP SAYS CO, MOUNT SINAI ENTERED INTO CONTRACT THAT WILL "ENHANCE" LAB OPERATIONS AT EACH OF MOUNT SINAI'S 7 ACUTE CARE HOSPITALS - SEC FILING Source text:(bit.ly/2qVixSp) Further company coverage:
Web Desk: Facebook-owned WhatsApp has now rolled out some new features on the beta version.
Picture in Picture (PiP)
While making a video call, a user can perform multitask. A picture in picture mode will start in a new window. Users can also resize the video window.
Private replies in groups
This feature enables a user to reply to a group message privately.
New invite via link shortcut
This feature allows group admins to send a link to other users, so they can join the group directly.
Tap to unblock user
This option allows users to unblock anyone by just tapping and holding any contact.
Shake to report
This feature allows users to report problems by just shaking the device that opens the Contact Us section. It is only available in the WhatsApp beta version 2.17.437.
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Photographic Abstractions, an exhibit of Terry Hire’s photographs will be on view at the Kingman Gallery through September 5, with an artist reception on Sunday, August 13, from 2 to 5 p.m.
Photographic Abstractions, an exhibit of Terry Hire’s photographs will be on view at the Kingman Gallery through September 5, with an artist reception on Sunday, August 13, from 2 to 5 p.m.
It is man-made objects, building parts and old boats that catch Hire’s eye. He sees the environment through the lens as it could be, not necessarily as it is. He arranges the elements in a graphic and abstract way, playing up the surface texture using repetition of line and pattern with vibrant colors to create his unique photographic imagery.
Kingman Gallery is located at 117 Center District Crossroad. For information, visit kingmangallery.com.
Prince Charles has released a statement on the birth of his grandchild, which happened on Monday (April 23) when Duchess Kate Middleton and his son Prince William welcomed their third child together.
“We are both so pleased at the news,” Prince Charles said of him and his wife, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall. “It is a great joy to have another grandchild, the only trouble is I don’t know how I am going to keep up with them.”
While the third royal child, a baby boy, doesn’t have a name just yet…we have some of the reported top contenders!
May 2 CR Capital Real Estate AG:
* In financial year 2016, the IFRS net profit for the year was up by 28 pct on the previous year at around 2.16 million euros ($2.36 million)
* FY revenue up more than 95 percent at around 17.5 million euros Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9157 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
Grace, eight, and Kara McKinney, five, are believed to be travelling with their father.
Missing: Grace and Kara were last seen in Alyth.
Two young girls who have been reported as missing are suspected to have been taken to Northern Ireland.
Grace, eight, and Kara McKinney, five, were last seen in Alyth, Perthshire.
They are thought to be travelling with their father, Michael McKinney, his girlfriend Martina and her son three-year-old son Woody.
They are all thought to have travelled to Northern Ireland on Thursday, most likely in a cream caravan with registration number H36 PBO.
A police spokesperson said: "We are making relevant enquiries in conjunction with our colleagues in the police service of Northern Ireland."
Grace is 4ft 10in, of slim build and with red/auburn hair. Kara is 4ft with red/auburn hair.
If you have any information which may assist police in tracing Grace and Kara please contact Police Scotland on 101.
A new art exhibition revealing the inner lives of two of Britain’s most iconic entertainers is set to open in Blackpool.
Jonathan Baldock and Emma Hart’s exhibition ‘LOVE LIFE’, which opens at the Grundy Art Gallery this weekend, draws inspiration from the traditional seaside show of Punch and Judy.
Visitors will encounter a set of abstract Punch and Judy-themed ‘rooms’, including a giant infant with Cyclops head sat in a large pink baby walker, an oven stacked with anthropomorphic pots and pans, and a washing machine spewing out its contents.
Vintage Punch and Judy puppets will be displayed on loan from Blackpool’s extensive collections, along with a giant new sculpture in the form of a thumb from Blackpool Council’s Illuminations department. LOVE LIFE will be displayed from Saturday until August 12.
PARIS French police questioned four men and a woman on Tuesday after an anti-terrorism operation in the northern town of Rouen and two other parts of France, a judiciary source said.
During a search near Rouen, police took away two handguns and two rifles, the source said, though police added that the weapons were legally held.
The police operation was undertaken as part of a preliminary investigation launched in Paris into the possibility that terrorist acts were being planned, the source said.
France has been hit by a series of Islamist militant attacks in Paris and elsewhere in the past two years which have killed more than 230 people. Security has been stepped up across France ahead of the final vote of its presidential election on May 7.
(Reporting by Marine Pennetier and Emmanuel Jarry; Writing By Richard Balmforth; Editing by Gareth Jones)
GUELPH — A practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine, accused last year of sexually assaulting several patients, now faces 12 new charges.
The Guelph Police Service says Sherman Lai, who also performed acupuncture, lived and practised in Guelph, but patients who lived “in the Greater Toronto Area and beyond” were referred to him.
He was charged with one count of sexual assault in October 2017. Then, between November 2017 and April 2018, the 58-year-old was charged with 16 more counts of sexual assault, two counts of assault with a weapon, two counts of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, and two counts of uttering death threats.
Police say Lai was charged on Tuesday with one additional count of sexual assault, six more counts of assault, one more count of assault with a weapon, three counts of uttering threats, and one count of forcible confinement.
Police are asking anyone with information to call 519-824-1212 ext. 7518 or Crime Stoppers.
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Our inimitable friend Andy Ihnatko is no longer with the Chicago Sun-Times, but that doesn’t mean that he’s given up writing in favor of podcasting. His latest piece — for Fast Company — examines what might happen if the rumors surrounding Apple developing its own CPUs for Macs prove to be true. Such a move has a fascinating set of logical consequences to follow, and Andy takes you on a tour of the possibilities. We likely wouldn’t see purpose-built Apple CPUs in Macs for several years, and probably not in all Macs even then. But it’s easy to see Apple wanting to take nearly full control of the platform in this way.
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Lawyer: Jury awards $135M to girl for botched surgery
DETROIT (AP) — A lawyer says a Wayne County jury has awarded $135 million for a botched spinal surgery on a 10-year-old girl.
Geoffrey Fieger says hardware caused pain and further injury for Faith DeGrand of Wyandotte. He says Faith, now 17, has permanent loss of bowel and bladder control and other problems.
Faith was a patient at Children's Hospital of Michigan at Detroit Medical Center, known as DMC. DMC hasn't commented.
Fieger said Monday that the hospital claimed the girl's health was adversely affected by a blood clot.
The timely response of three Minnesota State Patrol troopers helped save the life of a southeastern Minnesota woman May 18 when she suffered a massive hemorrhage during her baby's emergency Caesarean section delivery. At a news conference Thursday in the Twin Cities shared on YouTube, patrol Col.
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New York Mets third baseman Neil Walker catches a line out by Philadelphia Phillies' Cesar Hernandez during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017, in Philadelphia. New York won 10-0. Matt Slocum AP Photo
Michael Scott and John Schoppmann inducted into the Grand canyon Rotary on the Rim at the group’s May 9 meeting. (Erin Ford/WGCN)
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - An I-Beam from the World Trade Center is making its final journey before being encased in the Decatur 9/11 Memorial.
Officials say the I-Beam was transported from the Decatur Airport to E. L. Pruitt Monday afternoon. The beam has been housed in the Decatur Airport since its arrival in central Illinois in October 2015.
Officials also say the beam will now be encased within Decatur 9/11 Memorial, which is scheduled to be completed before September 11 of this year. The Memorial is made possible by donations and contributions from the community.
For more information about the Decatur 9/11 Memorial, click here.
KANKAKEE, Ill. (AP)  A sculpture of Abraham Lincoln's hand that was stolen from the Kankakee County Museum more than a year ago has been found in a local church.
The Daily Journal (http://bit.ly/2lMfF5k ) reports the plaster study by George Grey Barnard was discovered in the back of St. Rose of Lima Parish on Sunday afternoon.
A church usher found it in a bag with a note requesting that it be returned to the museum. The usher contacted museum director Connie Licon, who identified it as the lost piece Monday morning.
The sculpture was taken sometime in December 2015. The museum has improved security since the incident, installing security cameras and adding glass cases over all the small pieces.
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× California, Other States Sue Trump Administration to Restore Rules Protecting Farmworkers
California Atty. Gen. Xavier Becerra joined his counterparts in New York and Maryland on Wednesday in filing another in a string of lawsuits against the Trump administration, this time challenging a decision to suspend safeguards for agricultural workers.
The lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency seeks to reinstate a requirement that employers provide workers and their families with training to avoid pesticide exposure.
The lawsuit alleges that the suspension of the requirement by the EPA is arbitrary and capricious, and in violation of the Administrative Procedure Act.
“EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt is not above the law,” Becerra said in a statement. “He does not get to do away with protections simply because he does not like them.”
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COTABATO CITY: The Department of Education in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (DepEd-ARMM) distributed 4,000 brand new armchairs for students and tables for teachers in various public schools, including a Badjao school, in Sulu. DepEd-ARMM secretary John Amil Magno personally inspected the armchairs and teacher’s tables delivered in Zamboanga city prior to its transfer to Jolo. “I wanted to ensure that the 4,000 plus chairs are all accounted for and delivered to the different recipient schools in Sulu,” Magno said. Meanwhile, Fheng Salialam Sakandal, a teacher assigned in a Badjao community in Sulu said she is glad that Badjao Primary school is one of the recipients of the student chairs and teacher tables. The teachers of Sulu were among those who happily celebrated Teacher’s Day on Thursday.
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Caster Semenya has again restored a sense of pride in the hearts of South Africans after she won gold in the 800m at the IAAF World Championships in London and said that she is dedicating the win to "amazing South African women."
After leaving her competitors in the dust and and finishing her race at the fastest time recorded for the year, Caster dedicated her win to the women of Mzansi. She spoke about her joy at winning her gold medal in a month where women are celebrated in in South Africa.
"It is women's month and this gold is is for all the South African women. They are amazing and I dedicate the win to them for their amazing support."
The athlete, who was defending her Olympic champion title beat Burundi’s Francine Niyonsaba and American Ajee Wilson.
The country erupted with praise and filled social media with congratulatory messages.
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Cash Money is facing a new lawsuit alleging missing profits from Drake’s first six albums.
Related: Drake, Migos Joins Future on Stage at Coachella
According to documents reviewed by Billboard, Aspire Music Group filed the suit against Cash Money co-owners Bryan “Birdman” Williams and Ronald “Slim” Williams today (April 17) in Manhattan.
Aspire alleges their deal with Cash Money was for one-third of the net royalties on Drake’s first six albums and that with the exception of small advances, they have not been paid. They also claim that monthly accounting was sporadic, and eventually stopped. Aspire requested that the court supervises a full review of Cash Money’s finances to determine the amount they are owed.
DUESSELDORF, Germany, July 4 (Reuters) - Opel’s labour representatives said they would fight any plans to sell all or parts of the carmaker’s research and development business, following a media report that parent PSA Group and Opel had already sounded out possible buyers.
“A sale of Opel’s development would rob Opel of its future. The technological heart of the Opel brand lies in engineering,” Opel’s works council said in a statement.
It also said that management had recently denied that there were concrete plans to sell all or parts of the development business. (Reporting by Matthias Inverardi Writing by Maria Sheahan Editing by Louise Heavens)
Crews battling a structure fire on East Street in Chicopee.
Flames could be seen pouring out of an antiques and pre-owned furniture store.
Crews continue to spray water on the building at 105 East Street from all angles.
The call came in around 3:30 p.m. Friday.
Neighbors watched in shock as flames devoured the roof of T&L's Antiques and Pre-owned Furniture Store.
With a lot of furniture inside the building, it's only making the fire more difficult to knock down.
Chicopee Police Officer Michael Wilk said that police are responding to block the roadway.
Motorists are being advised to seek alternate routes.
No other information regarding the fire is immediately available.
Western Mass News has a crew at the scene and we will have more information as it becomes available.
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North Okanagan RCMP are investigating whether foul play might be involved in the sudden death of a 37-year-old woman in Vernon.
Police said the woman was found unresponsive in her home near The Rise Golf Course on Cordon Place early Thursday.
She was taken to hospital, but later died.
"Due to the circumstances, investigators are now looking into the matter to determine if foul play was involved in her death," said Const. Kelly Brett.
Brett says RCMP officers remain on scene as the investigation is ongoing.
Police say there is no risk to the public.
No further information is being released at this time.
About The Sanctuary Church Memory Cafe
Aimed at carers and people living with dementia, the Sanctuary Church Memory Cafe provides an afternoon of fun, activities and a chance to relax in a friendly, understanding and welcoming atmosphere. Run by qualified workers, the afternoon is designed to be as accessible and relaxing as possible.
One woman's case of being pulled over while eating an egg roll is headed to a jury trial in Chatham County. Ginger Nevil, of Statesboro, was ticketed while driving to Tanger Outlets in Pooler.
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Things are heating up around here, and we're not just talking about the weather. Your workouts and your style are about to be on fire with these supercute, incredibly affordable activewear picks from Target, C9 Champion, Forever 21, Fabletics, and Old Navy. Pick from lightened-up hues and vacation-inspired tropical prints in these easy, breezy pieces that are made for your toughest workouts.
Chip Baskets is TV's weirdest rodeo clown The episodic descriptions for “Baskets” are as quirky as FX’s low-key comedy series. “Christine tries a Denver omelette in Denver,” read an episode description from last season. And there’s this...
The secret behind Martha Kelly's laid-back 'Baskets' character You’d be hard-pressed to find a more understated, offbeat TV character than Martha Brooks on “Baskets.” The soft-spoken, unflappable Costco insurance adjuster, played by stand-up comedian Martha Kelly, is friend...
Nollywood actress, Omoni Oboli, wowed many recently when she stepped out looking so pretty for a movie premiere.
The actress stole the show and became the movie that many had come out to watch as her outfit was just out of this world.
Her fashion designer took time to do justice to her outfit which left many speechless.
Rome, July 4 - Italy and the United States are bound by an historic friendship, President Sergio Mattarella told President Donald Trump in a July 4 message on Wednesday. "It is my keen wish that the United States and Italy should always find new ways to increase, at all levels, the capital of trust that allows our countries to together promote, with an effective transatlantic approach, international security, economic grwoth and social progress," Mattarella said.
Muncy is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Marlins.
As expected, Muncy will stick on the bench for a second straight game as the Dodgers face another lefty starter in Dillon Peters. Kyle Farmer will once again start at third base in his place, hitting eighth.
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Luigi Pertrilli walks out of a public toilet during the Christathon X pub crawl on April 16 in London.
The Christathon pub crawl celebrated its tenth year this year where participants dressed as Jesus and visited pubs on Easter Sunday around the British capital while donating collections to the Save the Children charity.
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National Zoo's panda takes a roll in the snow
One of the pandas at the National Zoo in Washington had some fun in the snow on Saturday, December 9. Mei Xiang frolicked and rolled down the hill as spectators watched. The zoo’s giant pandas are native to the cold climate of China’s western mountains and are more active during the winter month, the zoo said. The National Weather Service reported that just over two inches of snow fell at the zoo on Saturday.
Strumming minstrels and court jesters mix with kings, queens, ne’er-do-wells and wenches at the Bristol Renaissance Faire, which operates on weekends through the summer. Re-enact the days of yore with era-appropriate food and beverages, kids’ activities and feats of strength.
April 3 Novo Nordisk
* Says once-weekly semaglutide demonstrated consistent bloodglucose reductions and weight loss regardless of background oral antidiabetic treatment
* Says findings from a post hoc analysis of the phase 3a SUSTAIN 2-4 trials demonstrated greater mean reductions in HbA1c and body weight with once-weekly semaglutide treatment compared to sitagliptin, exenatide extended release (ER) and insulin glargine U100 in adults with type 2 diabetes, across multiple background oral antidiabetic (OAD) treatment categories
* The results were presented at the Endocrine Society's 99th Annual Meeting and Expo (ENDO 2017) in Orlando, Florida in the United States Further company coverage: (Copenhagen newsroom)
A day after the funeral for his wife, former President George H.W. Bush was admitted to a Houston hospital on Sunday for treatment of a blood infection. He is doing better and responding to treatment. The Bushes had been married for 73 years.
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March 19 (Reuters) - Huatai Securities Co Ltd:
* ‍COMPANY RECEIVED APPROVAL FOR NON-PUBLIC ISSUANCE OF 1.09 BILLION NEW A SHARES FROM CSRC​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The Livingston County Commission will attend several upcoming meetings.
The commission will attend the Chillicothe Township meeting at the FCS meeting room at 2880 North Washington Street in Chillicothe February 15 at 6:30, the 2017 Salute to Agriculture at the Jenkins Expo Center Friday morning from 6:30 to 8 o’clock, a meeting for the Second Ward residents at the Chillicothe Housing Authority at 320 Park Lane the evening of February 22nd at 6:30, the University of Missouri Extension Council annual meeting at the First Baptist Church in Chillicothe the evening of February 23rd at 6:30, and a Young Farmers meeting at the Litton Ag Center on Highway 190 in Chillicothe the night of February 23rd at 7.
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Although British troops will not be involved in operational activities against the criminal gangs, they will teach counter insurgency techniques to bring poachers to justice.
For the first time, British Army know-how is being provided to save black rhinos, a species down to fewer than 6,000 individuals after being hunted for precious horn worth £45,000 a kilo on the black market.
The specialist team of 24 troops, drawn from a variety of British Army units, is heading for Malawi next month. Ministry of Defence officials say they will spend weeks “working alongside park rangers passing on expertise in areas such as tracking and counter insurgency tactics built up in previous operational tours in countries, including Afghanistan”.
Military teams have already been working in West Africa over the past year, helping rangers in Gabon to improve tracking skills so they can cover larger distances to hunt down poaching gangs.
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Feb 3 (Reuters) - Manchester United's Alexis Sanchez scored his first goal for the club and Romelo Lukaku was also on target as they closed the gap at the top of the Premier League to 13 points with a 2-0 win over Huddersfield Town on Saturday.
After Burnley had held league leaders Manchester City to a 1-1 draw at Turf Moor in the early kickoff, the pressure was on United to take advantage but they struggled to find any rhythm in the first half as Huddersfield stood firm.
However, 10 minutes into the second half the hosts went in front when Romelu Lukaku met Juan Mata's cross to score his fourth goal in his last six appearances before Sanchez stroked the ball home after his 68th minute penalty was saved.
Struggling Huddersfield offered little as an attacking force in the game and United saw out the victory with ease to at least put some pressure on rivals City, while Huddersfield dropped to second-bottom after a fifth successive league defeat. (Reporting by Pete Hall; Editing by Ken Ferris)
April 24 Village Roadshow Ltd
* theme parks division continued to be significantly impacted by tragedy which occurred at dreamworld, and was further affected by cyclonic weather conditions in march/april 2017.
* believes that theme parks division will return to normal levels over time following key marketing campaigns and introduction of new attractions.
* now expected that total theme park division's fy17 ebitda, excluding material items will be approximately $55 million - $65 million
* sydney wet'n'wild has been similarly impacted, with second half of financial year 2017 expected to underperform first half of fy17. Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Mark Bates has been elected as vice chairman of the Indiana Farmers Mutual Insurance Co., board of directors. Bates will continue his role as chairman for the company’s governance committee.
Bates, a 28-year insurance veteran, is the president of Pinnacle Insurance Group of Indiana in Crown Point, Ind. He is actively involved in the Northwest Indiana community where he has served as president for many not-for-profit organizations.
Bates holds the CIC, CSRM, AAI professional insurance designations.
Source: Indiana Farmers Mutual Insurance Co.
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Padma Lakshmi’s on-again partner Adam Dell has sold his massive Greenwich Village townhouse to oil heiress/philanthropist Aileen Getty for $19 million.
Pakistan police say the death toll from a suicide bombing at a Shiite shrine in the country’s southwest has increased to 24 after four victims died at a hospital overnight.
A suicide bomber struck the shrine packed with worshippers in a remote village in Jhal Magsi district, about 400 kilometers (240 miles) east of Quetta in Baluchistan province Thursday.
Senior police officer Mohammad Iqbal said Saturday that more than 20 victims were still receiving treatment, some with critical wounds.
The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the attack. IS has claimed responsibility for several past attacks in Baluchistan, which has been the scene of a low-level insurgency by Baluch nationalists and separatists demanding more autonomy and a greater share in the region’s natural resources of oil and gas.
Two Cambodian migrant workers died and more than a dozen were injured in Thailand on Friday when the truck they were travelling in hit another truck head-on. Chen Pesith, deputy director of the Cambodia-Thai Border Relations Office, said two Cambodian workers - Seng Chhaty, 28, and 34-year-old Mouch Sarmon - died in the truck accident, and as many as 20 were injured.
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Updating a previous report, Hood will come off the bench Saturday against the Spurs, Tony Jones of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
While Hood is set to return after missing the previous six games with a lower leg injury, he won't rejoin the starting five just yet. This shouldn't effect Hood too much, as he's averaging 16.4 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game as a reserve compared to his 17.4 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game as a starter.
The top 10 books on Apple's iBooks-US
iBook charts for week ending July 1, 2018: (Rank, Book Title by Author Name, ISBN, Publisher :
1. The Perfect Couple by Elin Hilderbrand - 9780316375245 - (Little, Brown and Company)
2. All We Ever Wanted by Emily Giffin - 9780399178931 - (Random House Publishing Group)
3. The President Is Missing by Bill Clinton & James Patterson - 9780316412711 - (Little, Brown and Company)
4. When Life Gives You Lululemons by Lauren Weisberger - 9781476778464 - (Simon & Schuster)
5. Something in the Water by Catherine Steadman - 9781524797195 - (Random House Publishing Group)
6. The Woman in the Window by A. J. Finn - 9780062678447 - (William Morrow)
7. The Outsider by Stephen King - 9781501181016 - (Scribner)
8. Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn - 9780307351487 - (CrownArchetype)
9. Tom Clancy Line of Sight by Mike Maden - 9780735215931 - (Penguin Publishing Group)
10. The Death of Mrs. Westaway by Ruth Ware - 9781501156229 - (GalleryScout Press)
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A High Court judge described the appeal to move the toddler to Rome as the “final chapter in the case of this extraordinary little boy”, according to a journalist reporting live from inside the courtroom.
A decision on whether to allow Alfie home has yet to be announced.
After ruling out transferring the toddler to Rome, the judge asked doctors at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital whether it would be possible to move Alfie home.
Lawyers representing Alfie’s parents said the tot could live for as long as 10 days at home without a ventilator.
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GLENDALE, Ariz. - The Arizona Coyotes have claimed forward Alexander Burmistrov off waivers from the Winnipeg Jets.
The 25-year-old forward was put on waivers by the Jets Sunday after starting the season with no goals and two assists in 23 games.
Burmistrov was drafted eight overall by the Winnipeg/Atlanta franchise in 2010.
He left the team after the 2012-13 season and played two seasons in the Kontinental Hockey League before returning to Winnipeg for the 2015-16 campaign.
In 298 career NHL games, all with the Thrashers/Jets, Burmistrov has 30 goals and had 51 assists.
FORT ATKINSON (WKOW) - Fort Atkinson Police identify the victims of an apparent murder-suicide as Maribel Yessenia Ruiz Flores and Silverstre Ramirez Linares, both 36, of Whitewater.
Police officials say Linares shot and killed Ruiz Flores Wednesday, with Ruiz Flores in the driver of the seat of a car. Authorities say the fatally wounded woman crashed the car into a garage at a Fort Atkinson apartment.
Later Wednesday, police say Linares was found in a car in the Town of Cold Spring with an apparently self-inflicted gun shot wound.
Investigators say there had been friction between the couple in the minutes before the Fort Atkinson shooting. Authorities the couple is survived by two children.
Police say a male passenger in Ruiz Flores' car was not hit by bullets.
Our state, local and national governments are struggling with their obligations to be transparent to the people they serve. Invariably they have justifications for their secrecy, but just as invariably it ends badly.
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Saturday sees the Vans Hi Standard series return to Europe – with Chamrousse, France, hosting once more the open freestyle throwdown.
If you’ve never had the pleasure of witnessing this particular comp before, the concept is simple. Open jam format (open to all ages), 720 maximum spin limit, and judges ruling on style only.
As well as prizes, you can get yourself registered for free, grab some much and a lift ticket without opening your wallet – and throw down with hopes of gaining the “Van Doren Rail Best Trick”, “Most Improved Rider” or “Worst Bail” titles.
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Governor Jim Justice has appointed Latisha Marcum of Williamson, W.Va. to the Board of Governors for Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College.
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My initial thinking is that the coalition Government's handling, if not bungling, of the signing bonus with ExxonMobil resulted from inexperience, if not incompetence,...
Florida PI Firm Sheds Never-Served Overtime Suit
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 7:13 PM EST) -- A Florida federal court on Friday dismissed one of a pair of proposed wage-and-hour class actions against personal injury law firms, saying the employee bringing the case, who claimed she was not properly paid overtime, failed to notify the firm she was suing.
The court had ordered Jayne Hinkle on Jan. 24 to explain why her case should be allowed to proceed even though she failed to serve Jodat Law Group or founder Gary Jodat with the complaint within 90 days of filing the suit. After...
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Shelton (calf) will not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Jets.
Shelton was a limited participant Thursday and Friday after starting out the week not practicing, but the Browns are apparently confident enough in his chances for Sunday to avoid the questionable tag. The 24-year-old will likely reclaim his starting role at defensive tackle against the Jets on Sunday.
From the New York Times:
WASHINGTON — Phone records and intercepted calls show that members of Donald J. Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign and other Trump associates had repeated contacts with senior Russian intelligence officials in the year before the election, according to four current and former American officials.
GREENSBURG, Pa. — A young man who pleaded guilty to stabbing 20 fellow students and a security guard at his suburban Pittsburgh high school when he was a teenager says his prison sentence is too long.
Alex Hribal’s defence attorney Pat Thomassey says in a filing made Friday the facts of the case do not support Hribal’s 23 1/2- to 60-year sentence.
The Tribune Review reports Thomassey says the sentence imposed last week should be reduced to 15 to 30 years.
Hribal pleaded guilty in October to a weapons charge and numerous attempted-homicide and aggravated-assault charges. He was 16 when he used two 8-inch (20-centimetre) kitchen knives to stab and slash his way through the hallways of Franklin Regional High School in Murrysville in 2014.
Four students were critically injured but survived.
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SHELTON >> A retired police dog died Tuesday.
Police dog Jager came to the department in 2008 partially through a donation from People’s United Bank. Jager was paired with Detective Christopher Nugent.
Jager assisted several local, state and federal agencies during his career and approximately 75 successful tracks, police said in a release. The police dog apprehended as many as 15 dangerous suspects, they said.
Police described Jager as an “effective tool” and an “asset,” working well with Nugent.
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Nugent and Jager were also active in the community, according to the release. The pair visited area schools and attended community functions and programs.
Jager retired in 2014 and continued to live with Nugent.
YOKOHAMA, Japan, Aug 14 (Reuters) - More than 100 Pikachus danced and paraded in the Japanese port city of Yokohama on Monday, part of a festival celebrating the mobile phone game Pokemon Go.
"When a lot of Pikachus appeared, they were so cute I couldn't handle it," said Ken Kuno, 36, after watching the parade of chubby yellow characters.
The game requires players to "catch" virtual creatures, one of the best-known of which is the mouse-like Pikachu, by going to real-world locations where the game places them.
The festival, which is jointly organized by Yokohama city and The Pokemon Company, features a total of 15,000 Pikachus and will end on Tuesday, the event organizers have said.
The game became a global sensation upon its release in 2016, breaking records for mobile app downloads and revenue. The game's developers say that it has been downloaded 650 million times since its release. (Reporting by Reuters Television; Editing by Darren Schuettler)
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March 28 Tesla Inc said on Tuesday that Chinese tech giant Tencent Holdings Ltd has invested $1.78 billion in the electric carmaker for a 5 percent passive stake.
Tencent, best known for its WeChat mobile app, has been investing in a number of sectors, including gaming, entertainment, cloud computing and online financing.
Tencent now owns more than 8 million shares in the company as of March 24, Tesla said in a regulatory filing. (Reporting by Rishika Sadam in Bengaluru; Editing by Anil D'Silva)
ZAGREB, April 28 Hrvatski Telekom , which is 51 percent owned by Deutsche Telekom : * HT says its first-quarter revenue was up 8.7 percent at 1.8 billion kuna ($264 million), while its net profit was 9.5 percent higher at 149 million kuna * CEO Davor Tomaskovic says integration of Montenegro's Crnogorski Telekom , which HT acquired last year, had a positive impact on the results of HT ($1 = 6.8288 kuna) (Reporting by Maja Zuvela; Editing by Greg Mahlich)
Baku. 3 August. REPORT.AZ/ The Ministry of Agriculture has announced an open tender to create the information system on administrative errors in the agrarian sector.
Report was informed at the Tender Commission, the new system will be created based on the issues featured in the Code of Administrative Offenses and regarding the agrarian sector.
The participation fee in the tender is 200 AZN. Interested candidates should present their preliminary documents until September 11 and tender proposals and bank guarantee until September 18 to Baku city, Nasimi district, Uzeyir Hajibayov street, 80 (the Government House).
Proposals will be reviewed on September 19, at 11:00 in the mentioned address.
Both Aquinas indoor track and field teams won the Grand Rapids Sports Hall of Fame Classic at AQ's Alksnis Athletics and Recreation Building on Friday night (Feb. 2). The #5 AQ women dominated the field, while the #7 Saints men also captured the home meet victory over Calvin, Cornerstone, and Davenport.
For the women's recap, click here.
For the men's recap, click here. Or visit AQSaints.com.
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Lucky Whitehead (13) gets away from a tackle by Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Najee Goode (52) on the punt return during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017. (Jae S. Lee/The Dallas Morning News)
Cowboys wide receiver Lucky Whitehead is one of the most dynamic player on the roster with his feet. He can run the ball, catch balls in the flat and take it long or return kicks.
Whitehead's training company posted a video of his offseason workouts, working on the footwork that makes him so effective.
A Summerland man was arrested in Osoyoos by police on Sunday January 28 , and is facing charges of sexual assault and forcible confinement.
The RCMP arrested the man following the report of criminality against a woman in the South Okanagan.
Police were contacted by a 22-year-old female who alleged that she had been forcibly confined Saturday eveing at a private residence and during this time had been sexually assault and threatened.
Efforts to locate the male involved neighbouring detachments with RCMP officers locating a suspect a short time later in Osoyoos. The man was arrested without incident.
This was not a random incident and the accused and victim knew each other.
On Monday, 23-year-old Aaron MacKenzie Motz of Summerland was charged with forcible confinement, sexual assault, assault and uttering threats in relation to this incident.
Motz made his first appearance in court and has been remanded into custody until his next court date February 7th
Kansas House committee approves school safety legislation
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Legislation designed to make Kansas schools safer from gun violence has passed a House committee.
The bill endorsed by the Appropriations Committee on Monday would require schools and state agencies to establish guidelines for fortifying schools against armed threats. It also would provide $5 million for safety measures like metal detectors and hardened glass.
The House will consider the bill next.
Kansas education lobbyists called the bill inadequate during a Friday hearing.
Kansas National Education Association lobbyist Mark Desetti said that $5 million is not enough to secure the state's nearly 1,600 schools.
The committee amended the bill Monday so that school districts must match any funding provided to them from the $5 million.
Republican Rep. Brenda Landwehr of Wichita proposed the amendment and said it would essentially double funding.
Guilty conscience will follow a man like his shadow. It will dog his footsteps, it will embitter his
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Alex Jones talks with Larry Pratt of Gun Owners of America and discusses Donald Trump’s State of the Union.
Terrell Owens Ezekiel Elliott Shoulda Known Better
Terrell Owens: Ezekiel Elliott Shoulda Known Better
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Terrell Owens has some advice for NFL players like Ezekiel Elliott -- if things aren't working out with a woman, JUST DUMP HER AND MOVE ON!
The ex-NFL star says the situation involving Zeke is "unfortunate" -- but he should never have put himself in a volatile position with the accuser in the first place.
"At the end of the day -- no disrespect to women -- but there's a million women in this world. Don't get caught up in certain situations like that."
T.O. says even if Zeke is innocent, he's hopeful the RB can learn from the situation and move on with his life.
The NCAA Committee on Infractions levied sanctions against North Carolina Central University Wednesday for failing to properly monitor its academic certification process.
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LAKE WALES, Fla. — A Florida sheriff says a teenage boy has beaten another teenager to death with a baseball bat.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd tells WFLA-TV the 16-year-old beat 15-year-old Giovanni Diaz after they went into a wooded area Monday afternoon. He says the boys had gone in the woods presumably to play.
Judd says the 16-year-old told a witness what he did, went home and called 911. The witness found Diaz dead.
The suspect told a deputy that "he whaled on" Diaz and referred to him as a friend.
The teen has three previous battery charges and two were on Diaz. Authorities do not know why he killed the other boy and have no further details.
He had not been charged as of Monday night.
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People place flowers outside the offices of U.S. Rep. Gabrielle "Gabby" Giffords, D-Ariz., in 2011, after she was shot in the head by a mentally ill man during an appearance at a supermarket in Tucson, Arizona. High-level gestures of conciliation did little to blunt the sense that America's civic culture is consumed with anger and breaking down.
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The shooter of Republicans this morning across the river in Alexandria was a retired 66-year-old White Bernie believer. This may be the incident that will go down in history as a new kind of American civil war gets underway.
The shooter, James T. Hodgkinson, said a few months ago: “Trump is a Traitor. Trump Has Destroyed Our Democracy. It’s Time to Destroy Trump & Co.” Hodgkinson’s Facebook page includes numerous photos of Senator Bernie Sanders and last August he wrote: “I want Bernie to Win the White House” and “Bernie is a Progressive, while Hillary is Republican Lite.”
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Start of Syria talks in Kazakh capital delayed one day - Kazakhstan foreign ministry
ASTANA, Feb 15 (Reuters) - Talks on the Syrian crisis involving Russia, Iran, and Turkey that were due to start in the Kazakhstan capital, Astana, on Wednesday had been delayed by one day, Kazakhstan's foreign ministry said.
Delegations from the Syrian government and rebel groups have already arrived in Astana for the talks, to which United Nations Syria envoy Staffan de Mistura has also been invited.
According to reports in British media, Barcelona target Coutinho submitted a transfer request last week after Liverpool rejected a second bid worth 100 million euros ($117.96 million) from the La liga club.
Coutinho also missed Liverpool's 3-3 draw at Watford on Saturday due to a back injury, with manager Juergen Klopp conceding he had no control over the 25-year-old's future at the club.
Under current UEFA rules, Coutinho's participation in the play-off round against Hoffenheim would not jeopardise a move in the current transfer window. The Brazil international will remain eligible to feature for another club in next month's Champions League group-stage.
The Merseyside club will also be without striker Daniel Sturridge, who has failed to recover from a thigh injury sustained during the pre-season.
Hoffenheim host Liverpool at the Rhein-Neckar-Arena on Tuesday before the two sides meet again at Anfield next week.
(Reporting by Hardik Vyas in Bengaluru; Editing by Gareth Jones)
I’m not sure if we can consider Emily Ratajkowski a model, supermodel, or an InstaModel, but judging by the content she posts on her social media, I’m sure she is aiming for InstaModel. And to be honest, that is my favorite kind of model. Anyway, here she is working her skinny tight body. Enjoy.
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It’s not easy to decode the style of New York ladies because each one of them has a unique fashion expression. Their style goes from classy minimalism to fun maximalism depending which part of the city you are taking in consideration. Take a walk in Brooklyn and the East Village and you’ll most certainly see ladies in vibrant even neon colors. Chelsea and SoHo have the biggest fashionistas who come up with their own style rules but still look polished.
Regardless the fact that is hard to consider the style of New York women as one general category, we managed to spot the style rules that New York’s fashionistas swear by. So, here is how you can bring the Big Apple in your style and wardrobe:
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A classic biker jacket goes with everything from jeans and tee to pleated skirts and maxi dresses.
It is our sincere pleasure to invite you to this year’s Midwestern Regional Conference.
Join us October 28, 2017, as we stand shoulder to shoulder in the great city of Milwaukee to make a lasting human rights impact. The Midwestern Regional Conference brings together hundreds of Amnesty members and other human rights activists from around the country. With our Grassroots Host Committee and Regional Office as co-hosts, together we will continue our tradition of engaging in networking opportunities, inspiring plenaries, and hands-on skill-building workshops, as well as shaping the policies of the organization.
As activists, we will be challenged to initiate change within our own communities. This will only happen with you – we need you there!
Don’t forget to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter at @AMNESTYUSA.
John Gibson tied an Anaheim Ducks record with 51 saves and Corey Perry decided the game with the winning goal in the shootout Sunday night as the Ducks came away with a 4-3 win over the Philadelphia Flyers. Perry scored on Flyers goalie Steve Mason in the fifth round and Gibson stopped Sean Couturier to end it after making stops on three of Philadelphia's four other shooters.
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The state's top leaders say they're getting along great, that everything is just swell as they enter what amounts to a lawmaking sprint from today through the end of the legislative session on Memorial Day. Gov. Greg Abbott tweeted a group selfie with Lt.
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New month, new team
“It’s February,” Guyton said. “I want to be good in February. That loss to Ottawa was in January. I want to be good in February.
“We have been struggling, but when we can make shots like this, we can be very, very good. We just have to be consistent in what we do.”
Feb 14 Nilorngruppen Ab:
* Q4 order intake 169 million Swedish crowns ($18.96 million) versus 138 million crowns year ago
* Q4 revenue 174 million crowns versus 146 million crowns year ago
* Q4 operating profit 22.1 million crowns versus 19.6 million crowns year ago
* Proposes dividend of 3.50 crowns per share for 2016 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 8.9152 Swedish crowns) (Gdynia Newsroom)
Emigration from Georgia’s Armenian-populated Javakheti region does not stop, co-chairman of unregistered Virk Party, Davit Rstakyan, told Armenian News – NEWS.am Monday.
According to him, the main reason of the emigration is the absence of jobs.
“The emigration continues, it doesn’t stop. But there is no statistics on its number. The people emigrate once they get an opportunity,” he said.
Rstakyan also noted that unfortunately the emigrants don’t return to Javakheti, no such influx being observed. “After fast emigration certain Georgian officials call them back but they create no conditions for their return.”
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Rival Libyan factions agreed on Tuesday in Paris to create a political framework paving the way for UN-backed parliamentary and presidential elections in a secure environment by 10 December 2018. The deal aims to end the country's seven-year-old conflict. Libyan instability has aggravated the EU migration crisis by creating a haven for human smugglers. It has also threatened European security by creating a haven for Islamist extremist group Isis.
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Environment Canada has issued a Special Weather Statement ahead of snowfall expected across much of southern Ontario.
The area affected by the statement stretches from Windsor, through London, all the way to Ottawa.
A general snowfall of 5 to 10 cm is forecast for southern Ontario by Tuesday morning, however some areas may see up to 15 cm.
Snowfall warnings are issued when 15cm of snow or more is expected in 12 hours, so far no warnings have been issued.
Environment Canada says snow squalls are likely for Tuesday off the northwest flow of Lake Huron and that watches will likely be issued late Monday.
Miami Heat guard Matt Williams (12) attempts to regain control of the ball as he is guarded by Atlanta Hawks guard Quinn Cook, right, while passing forward Jordan Mickey (25) during the second half of an NBA preseason basketball game, Sun., Oct. 1, 2017, in Miami. The Heat defeated the Hawks 96-90. Wilfredo Lee AP
Indianapolis 500 champion Will Power, of Australia, poses with the Borg-Warner Trophy during the traditional winners photo session on the start/finish line at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Monday, May 28, 2018, in Indianapolis. Darron Cummings AP Photo
The Easter bunny is bringing Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez's kids together.
As the Hollywood couple continues their vacation in the Dominican Republic, E! News is learning more about how the pair rang in Easter Sunday.
According to an eyewitness, the "On the Floor" singer and former New York Yankees player hosted an Easter egg hunt at Casa De Campo Resort & Villas.
"Jen and Alex woke up early and had Easter baskets outside lined up on the patio waiting for their kids," our source shared with E! News exclusively. "They had family and friends over for an egg hunt on the sprawling lawn of the property."'
After the egg hunt, the couple had a family lunch together and watched movies inside the resort that retails for approximately $10,000 a night.
The Sun Sentinel reported the layoffs Friday for the Rehabilitation Center at Hollywood Hills. The facility was evacuated last month, several days after the storm damaged the electric transformer that powered the facility's air conditioning. State officials later suspended their license, and owners eventually closed the facility permanently.
The weather forecast will play a vital role in how the Erin Hills course plays and what the scoring will be like in the 117th US Open. This time round, a very mixed forecast could be challenging.
US Open Weather Forecast
The weather is always an important factor in majors, and will significantly affect the player’s experience of how the course plays and scores this week at the US Open.
The forecast for the second major of the year at Erin Hills is very mixed, which will provide a challenge for the players, including defending champion Dustin Johnson.
Rain and thunderstorms are due to hit the Wisconsin course on Saturday.
Related: Erin Hills hole by hole guide
This will lengthen the course by softening it up, so it will be very different to play in comparison to the relatively sunny days of Thursday and Friday.
However, there is also rain and thunderstorms due on Wednesday. The mixed forecast could prove an issue for the player and hinder their preparations.
While many competitors were busy packing up the stables, there were still a few events to complete at the 20th annual Gulf Coast Winter Classics.
Facebook/BryanMcCoy(OMAHA, Neb.) — A large tornado was spotted in southeastern Nebraska Saturday evening.
The tornado touched down near the towns of Syracuse and Nebraska City.
National Weather Service meteorologist Van DeWald confirmed the tornado happened at around 4:58 p.m. local time, the Omaha World-Herald reported.
Wind gusted up to 70 mph.
There have been no reports of injuries or property damage in the remote area of Nebraska where the cyclone touched down.
Hail, some pieces measuring 1.75 inches, also fell about 20 miles east of Otoe County as the storm moved into Iowa.
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Californians breathed a sigh of relief last year when a deluge of water brought the state's drought emergency to an end. Snow covered the Sierra Nevada, and melting runoff replenished drinking-water reservoirs.
But barring a "March Miracle" of rain and snow, this winter could be one of the warmest and driest on record. That’s bad news for our water supply, and it raises the possibility that we could be headed back toward a drought in the not-too-distant future.
So, what do you want to know about water in California? Are you curious about what a dry winter might mean for your own life? Or water-dependent industries throughout the state? KPCC reporters Emily Guerin and Jacob Margolis want to know the questions you want answered.
A local business has been awarded after creating an autism friendly environment for their customers.
TrustFord is the latest organisation to receive Autism NI’s Impact Award for investing in autism awareness and training excellence.
Across Northern Ireland TrustFord have appointed ‘fully trained’ Autism Champions in all seven of their dealerships including their Mallusk branch and made practical adjustments that will have a huge impact for those with autism including pre-visit ‘walk through’ information, off-peak marketing sessions, noise level controls, pick-up when servicing cars, chair protectors and sensory packs for families.
TrustFord General Manager, Gregory Whan said: “Twenty staff attended the training and achieved an accredited AQA Award in the Fundamentals of autism. This is a fantastic achievement and I want to thank everyone for the effort involved.”
For further information, or to register your business today, contact Autism NI’s Training Team on 028 9040 1729 or email info@autismni.org
Police say a 60-year-old Arkansas man is in custody after he tried to hide methamphetamine inside a stuffed rabbit.
Jonesboro officers drove to Curtis Brownlee’s house on National Road around 5 p.m. Friday to conduct a probation search after reports that he was selling meth there, according to the department.
The officers said they found a green pipe in a drawer, 26.4 grams of marijuana in two baggies and the rabbit on top of Brownlee's bed.
The rabbit was blue and white and reportedly contained 6.2 grams of meth.
Brownlee was arrested and taken to Craighead County jail, where he was charged with possession of meth with purpose to deliver, possession of controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was released Monday afternoon, records show.
PILKINGTON School reports COLUMBIA, S.C. - For the Mississippi State baseball team, it was a Good Friday indeed. A four-run second inning and a strong start from Konnor Pilkington helped lead No.
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The Justice Department is requesting more time to respond to a congressional inquiry into President Donald Trump's unproven assertion that he was wiretapped by his predecessor.
The department had been expected to provide a response by Monday to the House Intelligence Committee, which has made Trump's wiretapping claims part of a bigger investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election.
But spokeswoman Sarah Isgur Flores says in a statement Monday that the department has asked for more time to "review the request in compliance with the governing legal authorities and to determine what if any responsive documents may exist."
Trump tweeted earlier this month that President Barack Obama had ordered him to be wiretapped. He presented no evidence, and the former intelligence director said last week that the claim was false.
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP)  A judge has denied a bank's request to be dismissed from a lawsuit filed by former NFL player Darren McFadden.
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports that McFadden added Simmons Bank as a defendant in his 2016 lawsuit against his former financial adviser, Michael Vick.
The lawsuit alleges Vick defrauded him of about $15 million while McFadden was beginning his football career. The former Arkansas football standout played for the Oakland Raiders and the Dallas Cowboys.
The lawsuit alleges Metropolitan National Bank facilitated the theft by not using reasonable oversight procedures on McFadden's accounts.
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The bank asked to be removed from the case, arguing that McFadden made Vick a signatory on his account. But a federal judge denied the request Thursday, citing federal rules requiring that judges allow plausible claims to proceed.
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Plans are moving forward to build a public sewer system in the former coal-mining village of Murray City in Hocking County, where partially treated or untreated sewage now flushes into Snowfork Creek. MURRAY CITY - After more than a century of flushing household waste into Snowfork Creek, this former coal-mining village in southeastern Ohio is poised to build a public sewer system.
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CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — A crash has shutdown the eastbound lanes of Interstate 64 at the High Rise Bridge in Chesapeake.
VDOT says a detour has been set up the I-464 interchange.
It’s not clear if anyone was injured. Stay with WAVY.com for updates.
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* Preliminary clinical trial results support ABX464's potential to become a key functional cure element for HIV
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — An internationally watched Senate election is down to Alabama voters.
The controversies surrounding Republican Roy Moore give Democrat Doug Jones an opening in the GOP-dominated state. Polls open Tuesday morning.
Multiple women have accused Moore of sexual misconduct with teen girls when he was in his 30s. Moore is now 70 and denies the charges. He’s telling voters they know his character already.
Jones is saying decency must prevail. He’s urging Alabama voters to see the race as a crossroads with an opportunity to avoid repeating past mistakes that harm the state’s image.
No Democrat has won an Alabama Senate seat since 1992. That was Sen. Richard Shelby. He’s now a Republican who says he didn’t vote for Moore.
GALAX - We're headed out to Galax to meet the Top 10 Tattoo Artist Winner, Peace Barham. Learn more about his talents, how he cultivated his skills and built his stellar reputation. Make sure you give him a visit at Next Generation Tattoo.
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REPORT: Slutty women don’t end up single and alone, actually. Though by “slutty,” she seems to mean women who like sex, as opposed to sleeping around indiscriminately.
TUCSON, Ariz. - The concert lineup for the 2018 Pima County Fair has been released.
All of the concerts are included with fair admission.
Thursday, April 19 Ludacris 8:00 p.m.
Friday, April 20 Everclear (appearing on the 4 Peaks Stage, no upgrades available) 8:00 p.m., Anthrax 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 21 Randy Houser 8:00 p.m. ,
Sunday, April 22 I Luv the 90’s Tour with Rob Base, All-4-One, Kid N Play 7:30 p.m.
Monday, April 23: *Jefferson Starship (matinee) 4:00 p.m. Upgraded seating available at no charge, first come, first served (evening) 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 25 MercyMe 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, April 26 Ja Rule & Ashanti 8:00 p.m.
Friday, April 27 REO Speedwagon 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 28 Easton Corbin 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 29 Banda el Recodo 7:30 p.m.
The Pima County Fairgrounds is located at 11300 S. Houghton Road.
For more information, visit the Pima County Fair's website.
If you, like the nostalgic young hero of Pleasantville , miss the good old days of black and white shows, then hustle to the Eisemann Center where Pegasus Theatre is presenting Death on Delivery , its latest comic murder mystery. The banter goes down easy as Harry Hunsacker, a would-be actor turned would-be detective, his paid-by-the-hour assistant, Nigel Grouse, and the easily riled Lt.
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In the Pittsburgh Steelers Sunday win over the Baltimore Ravens, quarterback Ben Roethlisberger was hit in the head by outside linebacker Za’Darius Smith with 5:18 left in the third quarter of the AFC North battle. Smith was rightly flagged for unnecessary roughness on that play and now we know he has since been fined by the NFL for his hit as well.
According to a Friday evening report by the Jeff Zrebiec of the Baltimore Sun, the NFL fined Smith $18,231 for his on Roethlisberger.
https://twitter.com/jeffzrebiecsun/status/916399450716749825
You can see a replay of that hit below.
As far as I can tell that was the only fine issued to a player in the game between the Steelers and Ravens and if that is indeed the case, that means the league didn’t view the low-ish first quarter hit by Baltimore cornerback Laderius Webb on Roethlisberger as being an illegal one and that’s not overly surprising when you look at a slowed down end zone replay.
A 25-year-old man arrested in the ax killing of a Ruidoso-area ranch worker area is charged with first-degree murder in the near-beheading. Court records say Andrew Poteet Magill's case was transferred Monday from magistrate court to District Court in Carrizozo after he was indicted in the killing of Mary Ann Moorhouse at the ranch where she worked about 10 miles east of the city of Ruidoso Downs.
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The Los Angeles Zoo's new breeding group of meerkats is now on exhibit.
The "mob" of meerkats includes four males that arrived from the Zoo de Granby in Quebec last September and three females that came from Sedgwick County Zoo in Wichita, Kansas, in January.
The Los Angeles Zoo said this week that the two groups of meerkats were slowly introduced to each other at a quarantine facility before entering their outdoor habitat together in late February.
Meerkats, which constantly tunnel and dig holes, are tiny members of the mongoose family and are native to deserts and grasslands on the southern tip of Africa.
The Los Angeles Zoo is rebuilding its meerkat collection with a genetically valuable group after its elderly meerkats passed away.
Majadahonda (Spain), April 24 (IANS) Atletico Madrid forward Diego Costa was on Tuesday the most noticeable absentee from the Spanish football team’s final training session before travelling to London for an upcoming Europa League clash against Arsenal.
Costa, who sustained a leg muscle injury in a match against Sporting Lisbon, has missed the last three ties with Levante, Real Sociedad and Betis and is very unlikely to play against Arsenal on Thursday, reports Efe.
Also missing on Tuesday were right back Juanfran Torres, who has the same injury as Costa, and left back Filipe Luis, who is still recovering from a fractured fibula that has kept him off the pitch since March.
The team is set to travel to London on Wednesday, battling it out against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Thursday.
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A prosecutor asked to investigate Argentine President Mauricio Macri on Tuesday over a deal to resolve debt the country's postal service incurred with the government when it was owned by Macri's father. Argentine's President Mauricio Macri reviews an honor guard before meeting with his Brazilian counterpart Michel Temer at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia, Brazil February 7, 2017.
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The top Republican and Democratic leaders in the U.S. House of Representatives, often at sharp odds over contentious government policies, joined Wednesday in a common plea for humanity in the immediate aftermath of a gunman's attack on a congressman and four others at a baseball field. "We are united, we are united in our shock, we are united in our anguish.
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MILAN: Italy's digital services group Reply intends to grow further through mergers and acquisitions with a focus on Europe and the U.S., the company's chairman and co-CEO told Reuters on Wednesday.
The Turin-based group, which had sales of just under 900 million euros last year, bought U.S. digital consultancy Valorem in April and Germany's CSPI last week.
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"We will press on with M&A but we want to avoid transformational deals, acquiring competences focused on our core business," said chairman and co-CEO Mario Rizzante, whose family holding company Alika owns just over 45 percent of the company.
The group looks mainly at Europe and the U.S. and sees in the latter an "enormous opportunity" but rules out investments in emerging countries.
"From a point of view of scale and logistics it doesn't make sense to invest in emerging countries," Tatiana Rizzante, co-chief executive, said.
(Reporting by Massimo Gaia, writing by Giulia Segreti)
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CNN — Rapper Snoop Dogg is dipping his toes into Gospel music.
He plans to release a Gospel album later this year.
Its title will be “Snoop Dogg Presents the Bible of Love.”
He performed some songs from the album at the Super Bowl Gospel Celebration in Saint Paul, Minnesota, on Thursday.
Snoop took the stage with Rance Allen, Tye Tribbett and the Clark Sisters.
The event will air on Black Entertainment Television over the weekend.
Snoop’s new album is set for release on March 16.
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Apple will buy leading song recognition app Shazam, the companies said Monday, in a fresh bid by the tech giant to gain an edge in online music.
“Apple Music and Shazam are a natural fit, sharing a passion for music discovery and delivering great music experiences to our users,” Apple said in a statement without disclosing financial terms.
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James Bay has told BBC Radio 5 live that it is "wrong and unfair" that tickets to his show are being resold for over four times face value on reselling sites like Viagogo.
National Trading Standards have been asked by the Advertising Standards Authority to open an investigation into Viagogo for allegedly misleading consumers over booking fees and delivery prices.
Viagogo are yet to respond to BBC Radio 5 live's requests for comment.
April 28 India's Ambuja Cements, part of global conglomerate LafargeHolcim Ltd, on Friday reported an over four-fold surge in first-quarter net profit, as higher cement sales volume and favourable pricing offset rising costs.
Net profit jumped to 2.47 billion rupees ($38.41 million) in the quarter ended March 31, from 535.1 million rupees in the year-ago period, the cement major said. (bit.ly/2qe221L)
Analysts on average expected the manufacturer of clinkers and cement to post a profit of 2.62 billion rupees, according to Thomson Reuters data.
Cement sales volume rose 2.7 percent in the quarter to 6.02 million tonnes.
($1 = 64.3100 Indian rupees) (Reporting by Tanvi Mehta in Bengaluru; Editing by Amrutha Gayathri)
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Half Round Braid - Advanced Kumihimo
Saturday Oct 21st 1pm – 4pm
This pattern produces a beautiful flat braid with one side being slightly rounded. An interesting chevron pattern runs down the center. It works best with wider threads, yarns and ribbons. This braid can be very effectively embellished with beads after braiding. Make a key chain or necklace using this technique. We will use 2 colors of nylon cord. Pre-requisite: Intro to Kumihimo. We will make a necklace so time does not allow teaching basic principles. Materials provided by instructor include: Braiding material; Keychain handout; end caps; bail. Materials fee $6.00 for a keychain OR $10.00 for necklace. Materials to bring: Kumihimo disk, glue, weight, bobbins (from basic class)
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Not a chocolate fan? Asda's got you sorted this Christmas.
They’re ensuring you get your dairy fill and then some this Christmas with a cheesy advent calendar.
Behind each door you’ll find 24 individually wrapped pieces of cheese that are bound to tantalise your taste buds.
There are five varieties of cheese inside the book style advent calendar. One half can be torn off allowing you to maximise fridge space after your first 12 days.
It’s ideal for cheese lovers and it’s a perfect way to add luxury to this Christmas.
It’ll be available nationwide from Monday, November 6, and it’s an absolute bargain at £9.99.
LONDON Dollar bonds from Turkey's Halkbank fell as much as 0.7 cent across the curve on Wednesday, extending losses after the company's deputy chief executive was charged in New York with participating in a scheme violating sanctions on Iran.
Bonds maturing 2021 and 2020 fell just over 0.7 cents in the dollar, according to Tradeweb data XS143983854=TE XS088234707=TE, hitting six-week lows. The 2019 issue XS106938385=TE slipped 0.66 cent.
Mehmet Hakan Atilla is accused of conspiring with wealthy Turkish gold trader Reza Zarrab to conduct hundreds of millions of dollars of illegal transactions through U.S. banks on behalf of Iran's government and other entities in that country.
He had been in New York as part of a investor roadshow before the bank's planned sale of new dollar bonds.
(Reporting by Sujata Rao; editing by Mike Dolan)
A new service from Amazon will deliver packages to Amazon Prime members’ cars, and it’s launching in Louisville.
The service works through the Amazon Key app, pairing with connected car service plans to unlock vehicles and place packages there. Customers with 2015 or newer Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac, and Volvo vehicles with On-Star or Volvo On-Call can use the service.
Vehicles must be parked in public and accessible areas. Packages will not be delivered to private parking garages or any places where access is limited. Packages are placed in the trunk of a vehicle or out of plain view.
Amazon spokeswoman Alyssa Bronikowski said the service is intended to bring more convenience to customers and may expand to other car manufacturers.
“It’s being able to get those packages delivered wherever you are, and also a safe and secure option,” Bronikowski said. “It gives them another option to work around their lifestyle.”
The service is available in 37 cities — including Louisville — today.
Southern 100 Solo Champion Dean Harrison is hoping for more success in the 2018 season as he continues with the Silicone Engineering Kawasaki team.
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Tomorrow, April 25, our dear Queen and our Sovereign will speak!
AND ALL HER SONS WILL REPLY!
Domani 25 Aprile parlerà la nostra cara Regina …
Queen of Peace prays for Alfie and for the whole world!
ISLAMABAD, Jan 2 (APP): Newly appointed Chairman Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT) Lt Gen Naeem Ashraf Monday called on Minister for Defence Production Rana Tanveer Hussain.
Secretary Defence Production Lt Gen (Retd) Syed Mohammad Owais and ex-Chairman HIT Lt Gen Syed Wajid Hussain were also present in the meeting held in the minister’s office in Rawalpindi.
According to a press release issued here, Rana Tanveer Hussain appreciated performance of ex-chairman HIT Lt Gen Syed Wajid Hussain.
The minister welcomed the newly appointed Chairman and assured all-
out support of the ministry in making the HIT a more vibrant organization.
Chairman HIT exhibited determination to work with devotion and in close coordination with the ministry.
He vowed to achieve the HIT targets as per the given guidelines in a most effective and transparent manner.
A driver had a miraculous escape this morning after falling asleep at the wheel.
Hampshire Constabulary posted a picture of the car on Twitter after it crashed and flipped into a roadside ditch.
It is not known if the driver suffered any serious injuries.
Highways England also said on Twitter that there had been a traffic incident on the A3 between the A272 northbound near Petersfield and the B300.
ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio — An Ohio woman might want to ask some questions if she tries to borrow someone’s urine again to pass a drug test.
WTOV-TV reports 24-year-old Kiana Wallace was sentenced to 18 months in prison Monday, in eastern Ohio’s Belmont County, after submitting a borrowed urine sample that tested positive for drugs. Wallace pleaded guilty earlier this month to attempted tampering with evidence.
Judge Frank Fregiato called the failed urine swap “bizarre” and told Wallace he wouldn’t allow her to make a mockery of the drug and alcohol testing system.
Records show Wallace was sentenced to six months in jail followed by probation in January 2017 for drug possession.
Wallace’s public defender declined to comment Tuesday.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Numbers Midday' game
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday afternoon's drawing of the New York Lottery's "Numbers Midday" game were:
8-2-7, Lucky Sum: 17
(eight, two, seven; Lucky Sum: seventeen)
A driver was hospitalized Monday after she ran into several parked cars in National City before being briefly trapped when her car overturned, police said.
The motorist was heading east on Division Street at North Drexel Avenue around 7:30 a.m. when she collided with three unoccupied parked vehicles and sideswiped a moving car, said National City police Sgt. Christopher Sullivan.
Witnesses said the driver was trapped in her upside-down vehicle but by time officers and paramedics arrived she had been helped out by other drivers who stopped, Sullivan said.
It was not known why she lost control of her car. There were no signs the woman was intoxicated or under the influence of drugs.
Sullivan said she was transported to a hospital to be treated. Her condition wasn’t known, he said.
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If your friends asked you to jump off a bridge, would you do it? What if it was jumping off a building for charity? That's what Cory Ferreaz and Kim Tatum did this afternoon.
Cory Ferreaz lives on the 4th floor of the Carter Building, but today he got a somewhat different view of his apartment.
He went "Over the Edge" of his building for Extra Table. Extra Table is a non-profit that gives healthy food to emergency feeding agencies.
Each person that propels down the building is asked to raise $1,000 to "Edge Out Hunger".
"I can't think of a better opportunity than to just jump off and do something crazy, and raise a little money at the same time," said Ferreaz.
Rob Tatum owns the Carter Building, that offers 100 feet of free fall repelling for charity donors.
"It's fun going down," said Tatum. "It's hard to go over the edge. The first step is the hard one."
This year Tatum asked his mother to go "Over the Edge".
"Once was enough," said Tatum.
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In some ways, it's like I trained my whole life to cover Guns N Roses at Hershey. I was 8 when "Appetite" came out and in middle school during "Use Your Illusion I and II." My house was full of metal.
But I wasn't sure this show was going to be that good. How can you beat late-80s GNR, even if you're still GNR? And how do you do it without Izzy Stradlin?
The show was better than I expected (and I also apparently remember a lot more lyrics than I thought, since my voice is now shot from singing/screaming along). Here's why.
Granddaughter of Sheikh Salem Al-Ali Al-Sabah, the most senior serving member of the ruling family in Kuwait, Sheikha Fatima unveiled Prismologie, a luxurious body care range in 2015, in partnership with her mother, Sheikha Intisar. “My inspiration has always been the strength and determination in women, no matter where they are from or what they do,” she reveals. “I am blessed to have been raised by a wonderful family, and to have been born to and raised by an inspirational and strong mother, who showed me from a very young age that being passionate and pursuing a dream is always possible.” In addition to Prismologie, Al Sabah has enjoyed a successful career in philanthropy. Her desire to promote the welfare of others led to her being appointed vice chairperson and executive director of Kuwait’s first legally recognised and registered animal welfare society, the Kuwait Society for the Protection of Animals and Their Habitat.
BERLIN, April 10 Germany should increase investment on education and broadband internet and not just on hard infrastructure like bridges and roads to narrow its current account surplus, International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde said on Monday.
"Excessive surpluses are to be rebalanced and there are multiple ways of doing that. Some of our recommendations to German policy makers is to increase investments in the German economy," Lagarde said.
Lagarde was presenting a joint report on global trade by the IMF, World Bank and the World Trade Organization. She, World Bank President Jim Yong Kim and WTO Director General Director-General Roberto Azevedo will later on Monday meet Chancellor Angela Merkel.
Lagarde said global trade has had some disruptive effects despite being a major source of growth, adding that international commerce must be supported and reforms should be implemented to address some of its negative impacts.
(Reporting by Joseph Nasr)
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WYTV) – The Craig Beach police chief who was arrested last week was supposed to appear in court on Monday but his lawyer wrote a letter pleading not guilty instead.
Chief Andrew Soloman is still free on $1,000 bond but chose to plead not guilty by letter instead of showing up for his arraignment.
Soloman is facing a charge of dereliction of duty but the Attorney General’s Office said more charges could be coming.
He was arrested last Thursday after the Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) searched the police department. It’s unclear what they were looking for.
This isn’t Soloman’s first time in Mahoning County Court. He was there in 2013 on charges of criminal damaging or endangering and pleaded guilty to amend a disorderly conduct charge.
Right now, the village council is still deciding what to do about the chief position. Council will meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday to discuss it.
Smart City Networks, a telecommunications provider for the hospitality and convention industry, has renewed its partnership with the Reno-Sparks Convention Center for another two years.
Smart City will oversee the overhaul and upgrade of the RSCVA’s existing technology infrastructure, resulting in enhanced network capability and a denser Wi-Fi network.
A new PBX/Voice solution will also be installed to support events, venue vendors, and local staff. As a result of the infrastructure upgrades, network speed will allowing Reno–Sparks Convention Center to better accommodate high-profile shows such as the recently signed 2018 Interbike show.
“The upgrades to the network infrastructure will be a great asset in accommodating upcoming large shows and provide a denser WiFi network for high capacity events,” said Joe Walther, Assistant General Manager at Reno-Sparks Convention Center.
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has summoned at least 12 companies over prescient messages, mostly related to their quarterly results, being circulated on social media platforms such as WhatsApp. According to sources, each company’s secretary and chief financial officer have been asked to be present in person before the regulator to make a submission in writing about who all had access to the quarterly results and the method used for disseminating price-sensitive information within the company. “We are trying to ascertain who had information ...
Officials in states like Oregon where marijuana is legal are trying to curtail smuggling of pot to other states. Meanwhile, U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions is pushing for a more aggressive approach in these states, noting the drug is being diverted to other states.
The U.S. attorney for Oregon, Billy Williams, told The Associated Press that insufficient enforcement has led to marijuana overproduction and diversion.
Under a bill Oregon Gov. Kate Brown signed into law, all marijuana grown for sale in the legal market must be tracked from seed to store by the Oregon Liquor Control Commission, which regulates recreational marijuana. Washington state is replacing its current tracking system with a better one. Voters in California last November approved recreational marijuana, and a software system to keep track of it.
SANTA BARBARA — In recognition of the Day of Remembrance, the UC Santa Barbara Nikkei Student Union presents “The Manzanar Fishing Club” on Tuesday, Feb. 21, at 6 p.m. in the MultiCultural Center on campus.
The free screening will be followed by Q&A with director Cory Shoizaki and former Manzanar incarceree Mas Okui.
“The Manzanar Fishing Club” depicts the true story of Japanese American detainees who slipped away under the cover of night to find freedom and adventure matching wits with the prized trout of the Sierra Nevada’s high-altitude lakes and streams. For more information on the film, visit www.fearnotrout.com.
Co-presented by the Department of Asian American Studies, Center for Black Studies Research, and Associated Students Finance and business Committee.
For directions and parking information, visit www.ucsb.edu/maps-directions.
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CloudLinux's Mykola Naugolnyi announced today the availability of a new kernel update for CloudLinux 7 operating system series, urging users to update their machines immediately.
CloudLinux 7's kernel packages have been updated to version 3.10.0-427.36.1.lve1.4.37, which has been marked as ready for production and is available from the stable repositories of the operating system.
Today's kernel replaces version 3.10.0-427.18.2.lve1.4.27 that most CloudLinux 7 users might have installed on their machines, and it fixes a memory leak related to LVE Lightweight Virtual Environment) deletion.
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New Delhi: The Congress has dismissed that Sonia Gandhi was choosing Priyanka Gandhi as working president . .
Priyanka’s personal assistant P Sahay has termed this speculation as “complete fabrication”. According to Sahay, there was no such discussion in this regard at all.
It is worthwhile pointing out there was buzz in the media after the Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting on August 8 that Sonia Gandhi broached the possibility of Priyanka as working president of the party with senior leaders.
While there have been demands within the party circle that Priyanka Gandhi should be given some responsibility in the Congress, Priyanka has restricted herself mainly to Amethi and Rae Barelli.
Sonia said in CWC meeting that a young face is the order of the day if party want to do well in 2019.
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In this Thursday, Sept. 17, 2015, photo, Pamela Taylor, whose home is on the south side of the border fence, stands near a sign she erected, in Brownsville, Texas.
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We’re heading into Summer and the silly season now, so don’t necessarily expect much polling (August tends to be quite anyway…the month after a general election even more so). This is just a quick update on the latest YouGov voting intention figures, which are CON 41%(nc), LAB 44%(+1), LDEM 7%(+1). Fieldwork was Monday to Tuesday and changes are from a fortnight ago. Full tabs are here.
Haula scored a goal and added a helper in a 5-2 defeat at Minnesota on Friday.
Haula has simply been dynamite as of late for the Knights, scoring 11 points in Vegas' past eight contests. He's now a 20-goal scorer for the first time in his career and is one assist short of tying his career high in that category. He's flourished in Nevada, and he should be a strong option in all formats while he's on this hot streak.
SARASOTA – Would you spend 16 years working somewhere for free?
One local woman is doing just that at Sarasota Memorial Hospital, and that’s just the way she wants it.
SNN’s Marco La Manno says Ginny Rosenhaus is someone on the Suncoast you should know.
A former Queens middle-school teacher who was fired for sexually harassing a student and making penis jokes in class is trying to get his old job back — plus back pay for time off.
MS 210 English teacher Brett Leichtman, 47, was terminated earlier this month for telling an eighth-grader that he loved her and wanted to marry her, and repeatedly touching her hair bun, according to court documents.
He also walked around class showing students a rubber band in the shape of a penis.
The Long Islander filed court papers on Thursday petitioning the city for his job back, arguing that his actions were just an “ill-conceived crude joke.”
But the girl’s dad says he wouldn’t want Leichtman teaching his daughter again.
“I wouldn’t be comfortable,” said the dad.
Leichtman declined to comment to The Post.
BOSTON a?? Ottawa Senators defenseman Erik Karlsson is an extraordinary talent, so much so that he's drawn comparisons to the best D-man in NHL history: Bruins legend Bobby Orr . Karlsson, like Orr, plays a very fast-paced, offensive-heavy style of hockey.
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Sudan's National Day
Washington, DC - Secretary of State John Kerry: "On behalf of President Obama and the American people, I congratulate the people of Sudan on 61 years of independence and send our best wishes for the year ahead.
" I share your hopes for a Sudan at peace with itself and its neighbors. It is my fervent wish that the coming year brings sustainable peace, reconciliation, and development to Sudan."
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Memphis coach David Fizdale ripped the officiating after his team slumped to a 96-82 playoff defeat against San Antonio Monday.
Kawhi Leonard finished with 37 points as the Spurs took a 2-0 lead in their best-of-seven series at San Antonio's AT&T Center.
Leonard pulled down 11 rebounds and contributed two assists as the Spurs ground out a 96-82 win to put themselves in control of the series.
Memphis coach Fizdale was furious after seeing his side outgunned, complaining that the officiating crew had unfairly skewed the free throw count against his players.
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The Globe and Mail published an op-ed about mental health by Santa Ono, the president and vice-chancellor of UBC, and Michael Wilson, the chancellor of the University of Toronto and the chair of the Mental Health Commission of Canada.
They wrote that UBC’s Thrive program “creates awareness of the connection between mental health, well-being and academic success, and links students to services and resources that help build mental health.”
Some of the greatest players in the world never played in a World Cup because – like Manchester United legends George Best and Ryan Giggs or Real Madrid's Gareth Bale – their national teams never qualified. But Sputnik looks at five players who lit up the World Cup.
Grand theft, laptop: 3700 block of Normandy Drive. A man said he’d purchased a Dell laptop on May 22 and received a notification on his cellphone that day at around 1:17 p.m. telling him the computer had been delivered, though there was nothing at his doorstep. His home surveillance camera showed a gray sedan driving by his home at around 12:22 p.m. and returning about seven minutes later. A male adult wearing a light green shirt and dark pants was seen exiting the vehicle and approaching the house talking on a cellphone before leaving. The victim called UPS and was told by a representative the driver had been approached by a male adult, who produced a California ID card with the victim’s personal information and address on it and asked if the driver had any packages for him. The driver produced the Dell laptop and gave it to the suspect in accordance with UPS policy. The driver recalled the man got into a dark-colored vehicle with no license plates and drove away.
It's been making the rounds on Facebook and elsewhere, a photo of a mountain lion getting a bath in someone's tub. There's even a dab of soap on the big cat's sweet-yet-fierce-looking face.
The caption says:
FOUND: Cat was at my front door this evening. Ate 3 big cans of tuna. Was covered in dirt and leaves, so we gave him a bath. If you know anyone who is missing a Siamese (maybe) in North Rancho please tell them to PM me."
It's shocking and hilarious and shareable, but it's a hoax, according to Arizona Game and Fish Department.
AZGFD published a notice on its Facebook page last month asking people not to contact them about the mountain lion.
While AZGFD appreciates tips from concerned citizens, this case is closed.
If you see the post, laugh and enjoy it, but don't worry. No one is trying to give a wild mountain lion a bath.
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Jordan Spieth and Patrick Reed go from being teammates to opponents in match play.
Spieth and Reed have a 7-2-2 record as partners in two Ryder Cups and last year's Presidents Cup. They were drawn in the same four-man group for the Dell Technologies Match Play, which starts Wednesday at Austin Country Club. Spieth knows the course well from his days playing for the Texas Longhorns.
The format at this World Golf Championship is round-robin play through Friday, with the winners of each 16 groups advancing to a weekend of single elimination.
Dustin Johnson is the No. 1 seed. Also in his group is Kevin Kisner, one of his best friends from junior golf in South Carolina.
Tommy Fleetwood faces an all-England match Wednesday against Ian Poulter.
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PINKHAM’S GRANT, New Hampshire — New Hampshire Fish and Game officials are calling a search for a Massachusetts hiker a waste of time, money and resources after he was found at a luxury hotel.
Officials say the 70-year-old had a medical condition that added to the sense of urgency when he was reported missing by his wife early Monday.
Rescue teams were brought up to the top of Mount Washington via a snowcat and a National Guard helicopter was used to look for him. Hours later, the man contacted his wife from the Mount Washington Hotel.
Officials say he told them that he’d sent his wife a message informing her of his plans, but she did not receive it. It is unclear whether he will be charged for the cost of the rescue.
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Kwara State University 2016/2017 5th Convocation Ceremony Scheduled.
The Kwara State University hereby inform all graduands, parents/guardians and the general public that the 5th Convocation Ceremonies of the institution for conferment of Degrees and award of prizes, covering 2016/2017 graduands will hold as follows: DATE: 1. Wednesday, 7th June, 2017 VICE CHANCELLOR’S PRESS BRIEFING Venue: Council Chambers, Kwara State University, Malete Time: 10:00 a.m. 2. …
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Soros Fund Management:
* Soros Fund Management takes share stake of 3,800 shares in Alaska Air Group Inc
* Soros Fund Management takes share stake of 140,000 shares in Colgate Palmolive Co
* Soros Fund Management - change in holdings are as of June 30, 2017 and compared with the previous quarter ended as of March 31, 2017 Source text for quarter ended June 30, 2017: (bit.ly/2uDCtgE) Source text for quarter ended March 31, 2017 (bit.ly/2pQ4JVX)
The stars aligned in Santa Monica for the 33rd Film Independent Spirit Awards on March 3, 2018. Wonderwall.com is taking a look back at the biggest celeb style moments -- the good, the bad and the fugly! -- starting with one of the most divisive getups of the daytime award show... Kerry Washington donned an unexpectedly funky ensemble: a multicolored Missoni dress featuring a floral embroidered bustier top and a tiered fringe skirt with satin pink lace-up booties by Pedro Garcia. She also rocked a unique 'do…
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1:22 Dixon's message for TCU down the stretch: 'We need to prepare to get better' Pause
2:34 DeSoto claims its first football state title
1:17 Boswell downs Denton in Bi-District playoff
1:19 Rangers' Martin Perez plans to build off 2016
0:57 Frogs in The Dance? Might have been 'laughed at or questioned' once, Dixon says
0:41 Who inspires TCU's Kenny Hill to always work for his job?
1:16 Chisholm Trail hangs tough, but loses playoff to Denton Ryan
0:47 TCU's Parrish says Frogs' confidence is "through the roof" heading into Kansas game
2:16 Institutional racism targeted by FWISD policy
THE ORVILLE gets severely damaged by a plasma storm, and the crew does their best to survive.
After copying Snapchat’s marquee feature — the full-screen disappearing story — Instagram is moving on to Pinterest.
Today Instagram released a new feature called Collections, enabling users of the Facebook-owned network to organize photos and videos they find into categories, much like Pinterest’s “boards.”
While Pinterest did not invent the folder (and that’s what a board is, a folder for photos and links), the company brought social bookmarking into the mainstream. And now Instagram, as much a discovery network as it is a photo sharing tool, is closing in on Pinterest’s turf.
Maggie Anderson tallied seven goals and an assist, Amanda Wadsworth added four goals and two assists and Skylar Emert had three goals and an assist to lead the Annapolis Area Christian School girls lacrosse team to a 19-8 victory over Institute of Notre Dame on Monday.
Maggie Stallings contributed two goals, Lydia Wood chipped in with a goal and an assist, Madi DiAngelo and Tracy Grollman each had a goal, Livy Lenhart handed off three assists and Taylor Grollman made 20 saves for AACS (2-0).
MERCY 13, INDIAN CREEK 4: Sarah Mathes scored a pair of goals, but the Eagles fell to the Magic.
Megan Bunker scored a goal and won eight draws, Colleen Schrum scored a goal and Albany Bloor stopped eight shots for Indian Creek (0-2).
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Hwa Hong Corporation Ltd:
* Q4 REVENUE S$5.4 MILLION VERSUS S$2.9 MILLION ‍​
* Q4 NET PROFIT S$1.5 MILLION VERSUS LOSS OF S$1.1 MILLION A YEAR AGO
* FINAL ORDINARY DIVIDEND 1 CENT (ONE-TIER) PER SHARE; SPECIAL DIVIDEND 0.1 CENT (ONE-TIER) PER SHARE Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
A total of 20 Canadians were selected over the three-day MLB draft, including 16 on the final day on Wednesday.
That number is down from 25 drafted in 2016. The record is 48 in 2002.
Of the 20 selections, 13 are current or former members of the junior national team program including the first Canadian selected, right-handed pitcher Landon Leach of Pickering, Ont.
Leach was drafted on Monday, the first day of the draft, by the Minnesota Twins in the second round (37th overall). London, Ont., shortstop Adam Hall followed on Day 1, going to the Baltimore Orioles with the 60th overall pick.
The Orioles, Twins, Toronto Blue Jays, and Detroit Tigers each selected two Canadians while the Arizona Diamondbacks, Houston Astros, New York Mets, Washington Nationals, Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago Cubs, Miami Marlins, Los Angeles Angels, Cincinnati Reds, Oakland Athletics and Philadelphia Phillies each selected one.
Canada was first recognized as a draft region in 1991.
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The Holland Dutch moved closer to a playoff spot with a tight 16-14 win over Byron Center. The Dutch are now 5-2, while the Bull Dogs are now 4-3.
Organist Eduard Antal, a semifinalist in the Romania’s Got Talent TV show this year, will deliver a Christmas concert at the St. Joseph Cathedral in Bucharest, on December 17, starting 19:30.
The program includes pieces by C. Balbastre, J. S. Bach, A. Guilmant, P. Chochereau, and C. Franck.
Entrance to the event is free. The full program can be checked here.
Antal, who is a student at the Bucharest Conservatory and an organist at the St. Joseph Cathedral, received an originality award in the Romania’s Got Talent program.
(Photo: Antal Eduard-Iosif Facebook Page)
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LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz. (AP) — Luke Air Force Base officials say an F-16C from the 56th Fighter Wing crashed while attempting to land at a municipal airport in Arizona. The pilot ejected and wasn’t seriously injured.
Officials say the jet was on a training flight Tuesday when it diverted to the Lake Havasu City airport and went off the runway while landing, prompting the pilot to eject.
Staff Sgt. Jenna Bigham says the pilot is in good condition and was transported to a hospital.
She says she couldn’t provide information on why the plane diverted.
The Today’s News-Herald newspaper posted a photo showing the plane apparently missing the nose area of its fuselage.
Lake Havasu City is 134 miles northwest of Luke, located in Glendale, a suburb of Phoenix.
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Roberto Martinez and Thierry Henry answer YOUR Twitter questions. What does it take to form a management philosophy? Does Ross Barkley need special treatment to succeed? And what qualities does Thierry Henry possess as an assistant manager?
April 28 MPH Mittelstaendische Pharma Holding AG :
* In Q1 of 2017, preliminary IFRS loss for period was -2.39 million euros (-$2.60 million)
* Reason for loss in period is lower share price level of shareholdings on March 31, 2017, compared to share prices on December 31, 2016 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9176 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
Is this the turning point when we'll finally see an end to dancer mistreatment? Photo by Gez Xavier Mansfield/Unsplash
Programs to help poor people enter the job market can be improved. Here are a few suggestions.
“I planned to return to India today, but then I decided that she should come here instead. I plan to make the day extra special for her. I am a romantic at heart. I plan to take her shopping to the Dubai Mall and then eat some good dinner together,” said Sood, who has filmed his hits including Happy New Year, City Of Life and Kung Fu Yoga in the UAE.
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A pedestrian was struck just after midnight while crossing Flamingo Road at Maryland Parkway.
A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle and killed Wednesday, July 4, 2018, while crossing Flamingo Road at Maryland Parkway. (Max Michor/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle and killed Wednesday, July 4, 2018, while crossing Flamingo Road at Maryland Parkway. (Max Michor/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
A pedestrian was killed early Wednesday morning after a crash in the central valley.
The pedestrian was struck just after midnight while crossing Flamingo Road at Maryland Parkway, according to Metropolitan Police Department Lt. David Gordon.
Gordon said the vehicle that hit the pedestrian was turning left onto eastbound Flamingo from southbound Maryland.
The pedestrian was hospitalized, but later died.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
Contact Max Michor at mmichor@reviewjournal.com or 702-383-6239. Follow @MaxMichor on Twitter.
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POWESHIEK COUNTY, Iowa -- A Marengo man is charged with vehicular homicide by OWI after his passenger died in a crash this weekend.
The Iowa State Patrol says Jesus Belez rear-ended a semi while driving drunk around 2 a.m. on Sunday near the Malcolm exit on Interstate 80.
Belez's passenger, 37-year-old Amy Richard, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Belez was not injured, nor was the driver of the semi he hit.
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The United Nations projects that Nigeria's population will cross the 250 million mark by 2030. An estimated 10th of this figure will live and work in Lagos in an estimated area of 356,861 hectares of which 75,755 are wetlands. To the Lekki Free Zone …
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The city is projecting a $12.1 M dollar shortfall for 2018.
The first quarterly report will be delivered to the finance committee next week.
The report indicates about $4.5 million of the deficit is the result of reduced revenue from photo radar tickets, and higher pension and overtime costs from police staffing Winnipeg Whiteout Street parties.
Another $3.7 million is from debt, benefit and overtime costs within the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service.
Snow clearing also went above budget by $1.6 million.
Scott Gillingham, finance committee chair, said the first quarter often projects a deficit, which is usually reduced by the end of the year.
“Usually over the last three quarters of the year that deficit is diminished and the financial picture improves,” Gillingham said.
The report will be reviewed at the June 5 meeting.
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Week 6 of the high school football season started off the second half of the regular season.
Here are the games KFOR covered on the Friday Night Heroes:
Midwest City 27, Choctaw 3
Carl Albert 21, McGuinness 6
Crescent 54, Cashion 14
Deer Creek 38, Enid 24
Purcell 35, Lexington 7
Norman North 49, Southmoore 13
Tipton 84, Destiny Christian 36
Broken Arrow 41, Westmoore 7
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A man has appeared in court charged with attempted robbery after an alleged early morning incident in West Wales.
James Alan Smith, 30, appeared at Llanelli Magistrates’ Court this week.
It follows an incident behind Clos St Paul, near the Railway Social Club in Llanelli, on the morning of Wednesday, June 13.
Mr Smith did not enter a plea and was remanded in custody.
He will appear at Swansea Crown Court on Friday, August 3.
Sara Carter reported this afternoon…
BREAKING: @FBI Director Christopher Wray and DOJ wants all names redacted from #FISAMemo putting pressure on White House and House Intelligence Committee, Government officials say … is releasing names a threat to national security?
Story last night from Sara:
Memo Being ‘Slow-Rolled’ At White House… ‘Concerted Effort’ To Delay Trump…
FBI Calling for names to be “redacted” in “The Memo” defeats the purpose of “The Memo” in providing the transparency into the rogue actions of those named! Seems like FBI in total CYA mode after Wray read Memo#Transparency #ReleaseTheMemo #AmericansHaveTheRightToKbow
— Rep. Jeff Duncan (@RepJeffDuncan) February 1, 2018
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Rhonda Wieboldt, resident of Dallas, Texas, arrived in Israel last night for first time in her life. ► ◄ Last Briefs
The campaign to keep a life-saving chemotherapy unit at Ayr Hospital is being backed by Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock MP Bill Grant.
Health services in Scotland are dealt with by the Scottish Government but as he has been contacted by a number of constituents about the closure threat Mr Grant has written to Scottish health minister Shona Robison.
Mr Grant said: “I feel I must support my constituents on this, and I share the deep concerns already expressed at Holyrood by my colleague John Scott MSP.”
“Hundreds of my constituents are being treated every month at Station 15. It’s stressful enough for them, without the added strain of an add-on journey to Crosshouse.
Transport to Kilmarnock can be particularly problematic for my constituents in the Carrick and Doon Valley areas.”
“I’ve heard nothing but good reports about the staff and service given at Station 15.
“Do we really want to lose that rapport because such a decision might be deemed good for the organisation, but not for the patient?”
2:19 What advice did James Franklin give his players at the Rose Bowl? Pause
0:59 Penn State fans gather in Los Angeles for Rose Bowl pep rally
1:06 You've got to see how State College's ice sculptures were made
0:40 Penn State fans arrive at the Rose Bowl
2:15 How cool is this house?
2:34 Limegrover talks about redshirt tackle Will Fries
1:42 Freshman PSU punter Gillikin reflect OSU play
1:43 Avoid Tanning Beds to Prevent Skin Cancer
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If you have a pool, but don't Instagram a photo of yourself casually and candidly lounging on a pool float which your best friend took but you very elaborately art directed, did you even summer at all?
The answer is duh, obviously... but it seems that summer just isn't summer anymore without a proliferation of pool floats, uh, floating around the internet. What once was a simple rectangular raft for your great aunt to sun bathe on until she was crispy has evolved into emoji-shaped floaties just begging to be double-tapped. (Tanning is still a really bad idea — so be warned, Aunt Mildred!) Which design is right for your aesthetic? Well, that all depends on what you want your float to convey. Is this the summer of #AllRoseGoldEverything? Or are you all about #FreeTheNipple? What if you want to match your float to your bathing suit for maximum #SummerLewks?
DHENKANAL: The district unit of BJP geared itself up ahead of the visit of Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Dharmendra Pradhan to Tarava on Sunday.
Both State and district functionaries, led by former Rajya Sabha member Rudra Narayan Pany, organised preparatory meetings at Gudiakateni and other places to make his visit a success.
Pradhan will visit the family members of party worker Salman Rout on his first death anniversary at Tarava village, 9 km from the district headquarters town. Salman was shot dead last year. Pradhan will attend a public meeting and is scheduled to unveil statue of Salman in the village.
Later, the Union Minister will visit Saraswati Sishu Vidyamandir at Dhalpur where he will inaugurate a new school building sponsored by ONGC, BJP media cell chief Nabakishore Guru said.
TRENTON - From his seat on a train heading into Trenton three years ago, Randy Washington allegedly sent his girlfriend an ominous text. Moments later, his fellow train passenger, 64-year-old Silas Johnson Jr ., was shot to death underneath a Route 1 overpass and Washington was taken in for questioning.
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Israel irrigation firm Netafim draws interest from 6 bidders -report
TEL AVIV, June 14 Six international companies and funds have made it to the second round of bidding for buyout group Permira's 61.3 percent stake in Israeli irrigation firm Netafim, Israel's Calcalist financial newspaper said on Wednesday.
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WYTV) – A Struthers man is facing additional charges after police said his motorcycle drunk, crashing with a teenage passenger.
John Grzejka had a video arrignment in Youngstown Municipal Court on Monday.
In addition to child endangering charges, he is now charged with speeding, OVI, no operator’s license, driving under suspension, expired tags and failure to control.
Early Wednesday morning, Grzejka wrecked his motorcycle on South Avenue in Youngstown, sliding into the parking lot of Irish Bob’s bar.
He suffered serious injures. His teen passenger was also hurt.
Both were taken to St. Elizabeth Hospital.
After he was treated, Grzejka was then taken to the Mahoning County Jail.
Uber's Self-Driving Tests Are Suspended After Pedestrian Is Killed A self-driving car operated by Uber struck and killed a pedestrian who was walking her bicycle in Tempe, Ariz., Sunday night. The incident could be the first pedestrian death involving a self-driving vehicle.
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Moradabad , June 14 : In yet another case of honour killing in Uttar Pradesh, an underage girl was killed by her family members in Thakurdwara district in Moradabad allegedly over her love affair with a person. The police have apprehended the deceased girl's father, mother and brother in connection with the case.
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Check your pockets and drawers: Time is running out on a $100,000 Powerball prize.
The ticket expires at 4:45 p.m. Monday. It was sold at a BP gas station in Dearborn for the game on June 18, 2016.
Anyone who believes they have the ticket can call the Michigan Lottery at (517) 373-1237.
If the ticket doesn't turn up, the money will go into the state's school aid fund. In May, a $105,000 Fantasy 5 jackpot went unclaimed.
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ROWAN COUNTY, N.C. -- One person is dead and two others are hurt in a crash in Rowan County Wednesday afternoon, according to county officials.
North Carolina State Highway Patrol responded to a crash on Gold Knob Road in Salisbury.
Officials did not say if alcohol played a factor in the deadly crash.
Stick with WCNC.com for the latest on this developing story.
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Carolina Panthers defensive end Daeshon Hall (74) has been placed on injured reserve with a knee injury. David T. Foster III dtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
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This infographic by ACLED Africa Research Manager, Margaux Pinaud, depicts the number of protests and riots in selected countries in Africa (1 January – 30 June 2018), featuring highlights from the last week of June 2018.
Vodafone, one of the biggest telecom groups in the world, is close to a deal with American cable operator Liberty Global to take over its operations in Germany and Eastern Europe, including Romania.
The deal is estimated at some EUR 16.5 billion, according to sources quoted by Financial Times. The talks are close to the end, according to the same sources.
Vodafone announced in February that it was negotiating with Liberty Global, two years after a similar attempt failed.
Both Vodafone and Liberty Global have operations in Romania. Vodafone is the second-largest mobile operator on the local market while UPC Romania is one of the main cable TV and fixed broadband internet providers. A deal would help the two companies come up with integrated fixed-mobile service packages, similar to their competitors Orange, Telekom and RCS&RDS.
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Ed Sheeran’s reign atop the charts may be momentarily dethroned by Harry Styles, but he can find solace in knowing that his new single is Jimmy Fallon’s current jam. The singer/songwriter stopped by The Tonight Show on Monday evening (April 17) where he performed his new single “Castle On the Hill” with a full band.
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“His new album Divide entered the charts at No. 1 with the biggest debut of the year,” Fallon eagerly said while introducing Sheeran. “Back to perform his new single ‘Castle on the Hill,’ which is my jam, give it up for Ed Sheeran!”
Backed by a full band for a nearly five-minute performance, Sheeran showcased just why his album shot straight to the top of the charts.
Sheeran last visited Fallon in February where he performed previous single “Shape of You” with classroom instruments.
Watch his performance of the nostalgic power ballad below:
HONG KONG/MUMBAI, Feb 15 BofA Merrill Lynch, UBS and Standard Chartered are among banks scrambling to win advisory roles in a potential merger involving Vodafone in India, sources said, as they chase a rare big deals-related payday in the country. Britain's Vodafone Group said last month it was in talks to merge its Indian subsidiary with Idea Cellular in an all-share deal.
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by Elissia Wilson
Rest of Today: A chance for a scattered showers mainly across south Alabama otherwise a mix of sunshine and clouds with highs in the upper 80s and lower 90s.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy with areas a fog developing after midnight; expect lows in the lower 70s.
Thursday: Partly cloudy to start then a chance of scattered showers in the afternoon; expect highs near 90°.
Friday: A good chance of showers and thunderstorms with highs in the upper 80s and lower 90s.
It's the Pat-cast for Dec. 11.
It’s Winnipeg. It’s cold outside and it’s cold inside, so why not another Pat-cast, powered by Eagle Ridge GM?
This week, Jeff and Jason look at all the injuries the Canucks have sustained and how they hope to deal with them.
Really, can this team stay afloat?
The good news is Brock Boeser is still scoring. The bad news is Alex Edler is taking too many penalties.
Saturday saw two new Canucks: Mike Chaput, who Travis Green clearly loved, and Nic Dowd, who we don’t know what to make of.
This is the Pat-cast, on Province Sports Radio.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks end sharply lower, extending a weeklong slide, as the Dow Jones industrial average drops more than 600 points.
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Armstrong Cable is reporting problems with its zoominternet service. The problem began about 9 p.m., according to its website. Technicians are working to resolve the problem.
Wonderwall.com is taking a look back at the stars who found love, suffered heartbreak or experienced some other major event in their love lives this week, starting with our favorite young starlet: Saoirse Ronan. The Irish Oscar nominee is reportedly dating Scottish ballet dancer Calum Lowden (pictured in 2011), a rising star of the Royal Swedish Ballet whom she met through mutual friends. "It's early days and they have been keeping things low-key, but there was no mistaking the spark between them," a source told The Sun as part of a Feb. 19 report. (Calum's brother is "Dunkirk" actor Jack Lowden.) Now keep reading for more of the biggest celeb love life stories of the week...
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The U.S. Supreme Court is putting limits on the ability of police to search vehicles when they do not have a search warrant.
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The winds took a break yesterday but will pick right back up today as a cold front passes through. Expect some peeks of sun at times today with more clouds than anything. Temperatures will be a bit cooler than yesterday too with highs in the lower to mid 40s. As the front moves through today it will bring about some snow squalls thanks to the gusty northwest winds. Those winds will stick around tonight and tomorrow too behind the front. Thursday will be a nicer day, however, with partly cloudy skies and highs near 40 degrees. Friday and beyond our temperatures look to soar through the 40s and 50s to near 60 by late in the weekend and early next week. The holiday three-day weekend brings dry conditions and plenty of sun with well-above normal temperatures to Central PA. A generally quiet and mild weather pattern is ahead!
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The Chicago Bears have been adamant that every player has to earn their starting spot, even eighth-overall pick Roquan Smith.
He’s been working with the backups like the rest of the rookies at organized team activities, but that’s starting to change.
Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio admitted that Smith is starting to get work with the starters at practice as he gets more comfortable in the Bears defense.
#Bears DC Vic Fangio says team has been rolling 1st rd pick Roquan Smith through first team reps from time to time in OTAs at ILB. — Brad Biggs (@BradBiggs) May 30, 2018
Nick Kwiatkoski has the early lead as the returning starter next to Danny Trevathan who already knows the defense, but as the Georgia linebacker continues to get up to speed, those first team reps will become more tightly contested.
It shouldn’t take too long in training camp and the preseason before Smith is fully entrenched in the starting role. Kwiatkoski would be wise to make the most of the opportunities he still has with the ones.
The Blamer-in-Chief in the Oval Office
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WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is recommending ways to loosen the rules governing the U.S. stock, bond and derivatives markets, proposing a rollback of a variety of tougher requirements adopted in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis.
The 220-page report, prepared by the Treasury Department, argues that numerous rules enforced by such agencies as the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission need to be changed to promote stronger economic growth.
This is a bulging sack of all the things you like: you know, hot girls in pentagram bikinis riding motorcycles, gorillas wielding flamethrowers, week-long orgies at the devil’s mansion, Zodiac Mindwarp and the Supersuckers beating 80s pop stars to mush. And if you don’t like that stuff, this album will make your eyes bleed.
A pigeon in Brazil was busted for trying to smuggle a very sought-after item into a prison.Guards at the Franco da Rocha prison caught a pigeon with a cellphone attached to its body. Officials say the bird was trying to deliver the phone to inmates.The guards noticed that some of the inmates were trying to catch the pigeon. Then, one of the guards found a small pouch that contained a cellphone and battery.There's no word on who actually tried to smuggle in the phone. A similar incident was reported in August of 2016 at a prison in Colombia . The pigeon was caught with the phone attached to its back.
Bangkok – The government will meet political parties again in September, assuring all sides of its intention to consider all proposals in regard to pre- and post-election activities.
According to Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha, his administration is open to suggestions and has been accepting feedback from all sectors of society since it took office in 2014.
He said that the much-expected general election will be held in the most transparent manner to ensure fairness and a smooth transition.
Addressing concerns about prerequisite procedures leading up to the election, Gen Prayut said political parties will be given enough time for their election campaigns and other administrative tasks, while citing the need to maintain law and order as the main reason for keeping the political ban in place.
When asked if he wanted to continue his political career after the election, Gen Prayut said he hasn’t thought about it and is focused on his duties as prime minister for the time being.
Flames shot from windows all the way up the 24-story Grenfell Tower in North Kensington as more than 200 firefighters battled the blaze. A plume of smoke stretched for miles over the capital.
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Officials on scene say the driver was not wearing a helmet but his injuries are not life-threatening. (Source: Dan Katz)
A motorcyclist is in the hospital after losing control of his bike and hitting his head on the pavement.
The single-vehicle crash happened Thursday morning on the I-69 ramp from the westbound Lloyd Expressway in Warrick County.
Officials on scene say the driver was not wearing a helmet but his injuries are not life-threatening.
That road is open.
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LAHORE, Aug 13 (APP): Federal Minister for Religious
Affairs Sardar Muhammad Yousuf has said that satisfaction of
the pilgrims (Hujjaj) is priority of the government.
Talking to the media during his visit to the Haji Camp
here on Sunday, he said that the ministry was trying to provide
better facilities to the pilgrims and their relatives at Haji
camp; however, crowd of relatives outside Haji Camp was a
bit risky.
He said that in the last few years, Hajj arrangements have
been improved.
To a question, he said that work on an alternative place
for Haji camp is under progress.
To another question, he said that Pakistan always
facilitated the Indian religious visitors and visas were
provided on time but the Indian government usually refused visa at
the last moment to Pakistani visitors.
Earlier, the minister visited the Haji camp and expressed
his satisfaction at the arrangements.
CHICAGO (AP) — Grammy Award-winning artist Chance the Rapper rode through the streets of his Chicago hometown as grand marshal of the city’s back-to-school parade.
The 24-year-old rapper sat atop a white convertible waving at the crowds during Saturday’s Bud Billiken Parade , which welcomes Chicago children back for the new school year.
It’s not the first time Chance has been involved with Chicago Public Schools. Earlier this year he donated $1 million. He was also was part of an effort to distribute thousands of free backpacks stuffed with school supplies at the parade. He’s also urged politicians to help the schools.
He told WLS-TV he wants to “make sure everything is a little easier” for students, teachers and parents.
The rapper, whose name is Chancelor Bennett, won three Grammys in February. The parade started in 1929.
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Tom Dumont, second from left, Davey Havok, fourth from left, Adrian Young and Tony Kanal of Dreamcar perform at Coachella Music & Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Club on Saturday, April 15, 2017, in Indio, Calif. Tom Dumont, second from left, Davey Havok, fourth from left, Adrian Young and Tony Kanal of Dreamcar perform at Coachella Music & Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Club on Saturday, April 15, 2017, in Indio, Calif.
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STATELINE, Nev. (AP)  Firefighters at Lake Tahoe have doused a blaze that destroyed a mobile home and threatened 10 neighboring residences at a trailer park on the lake's south shore.
Tahoe-Douglas Fire Marshal Eric Guevin says the mobile home at the Ponderosa Trailer Park in Stateline off the Kingsbury Grade was fully engulfed in flames when crews arrived at about 8:45 a.m. Monday.
The resident who lived there wasn't at home at the time and no one was hurt. Authorities say neighbors knocked down a fence to rescue a dog.
Fire officials evacuated residents of 10 other threatened homes, but crews were able to contain the damage to the one mobile home and adjacent garage, which also was destroyed.
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Coach Jorge Sampaoli won’t blame Lionel Messi for Argentina being on the brink of missing its first World Cup since 1970. Sampaoli says “one can’t ask more of Messi.”
Maybe. But as Messi and Sampaoli seek answers, a World Cup without the two-time champions is now imaginable.
Argentina is sixth in the South America standings, and only the top four advance automatically. The fifth-place team can qualify by winning a playoff with New Zealand.
Archrival Brazil is in. Argentina will reach at least a playoff if it wins its last qualifier on Tuesday in Quito, Ecuador, where all visiting teams gasp for air at 2,850 metres (9,350 feet).
Argentina’s problem? Goals. In the last three matches it’s scored just one; this from the World Cup runner-up three years ago.
British sailors have rescued 15,000 migrants from the Mediterranean during their 18-month mission and have also destroyed 110 boats used by smuggling gangs Handful of the migrants have then made the journey to Britain after being allowed free train rides across Italy and France by the authorities there Royal Navy sailors have rescued nearly 15,000 migrants from the Mediterranean and dropped them off in Europe, figures show. Marines armed with SA-80 assault rifles have also smashed up and burned 110 smuggling gang boats during their 18-month migrant mission.
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Behind the scenes at the 2018 production of the Best of the Class. Top graduating seniors were recognized by WAFB Channel 9 for their high academic accomplishments.
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In a major setback to Air India, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) suspended pilot head and executive director captain license for three months as he failed in Breath Analyser (BA) test on January 19.
Captain was positioned as executive director operations in
According to law its mandatory to all pilots to examine pre-flight medical check-up before taking flight.
"Captain operated AI DEL-BLR on January 19 without undergoing BA examine test which is contravention to the contain in CAR section-5 series-F part I'm issue I'm dated 4 August 2015," said in an order.
"Now in exercise of the power delegate under clause (a) of sub rule (3) of Rule 19 of aircraft rule 1937 read with ministry of tourism and civil aviation notification no. so 727 (E) of October 1994 undersigned hereby suspend in public interest the privileges of the pilot license held by captain Kathpalia for a period of three month," the order added.
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ZIMBABWE Cricket bowler, Winstone Shingirai Masakadza, has been arrested for assaulting a rival player during a social soccer match.
Masakadza, 29, pleaded not guilty when he appeared before Mbare magistrate Shelly Zvenyika charged with assault. Magistrate Zvenyika remanded the matter to January 13.
Allegations are that on June 26 at the Zimbabwe Grounds in Highfield, Innocent Arufast was playing soccer.
Innocent is said to have mistakenly kicked Wellington Masakadza, young brother to the accused, as he was defending the ball. As Innocent was about to apologise to Wellington waiting for the referee’s instruction since the referee had blown the whistle, Masakadza entered the pitch complaining over rough play.
In that fit of rage, Masakadza punched Innocent on his chest and neck. Innocent lodged a complaint with the police, leading to Winstone’s arrest.
Oct 6 (Reuters) - Kellogg Co. said on Friday it would buy the owner of RXBAR protein bars for $600 million as the world's largest cereal maker looks to expand its portfolio of healthier foods and tap millennial customers.
RXBAR, which is owned by Chicago Bar Co., will continue to operate independently after the deal, Kellogg said in a statement.
Kellogg, like other processed food makers, has been battling weak sales amid a growing consumer preference for healthier foods, and has been making changes to its offerings by removing artificial ingredients and introducing healthier foods such as granola.
"With its strong millennial consumption and diversified channel presence including e-commerce, RXBAR is perfectly positioned to perform well against future food trends," Kellogg CEO Steve Cahillane said.
Kellogg said it will pay about $400 million net of tax benefits for the company and RXBAR's net sales are expected to be about $120 million in 2017.
Originally created for developing countries with limited bandwidth, the app is now available for Android users who may have older devices or slower internet connections.
BERLIN — The German government is condemning the white nationalist rally in Virginia that turned violent Saturday, expressing solidarity with peaceful counter-protesters.
Chancellor Angela Merkel’s spokesman Steffen Seibert told reporters Monday that it was an “absolutely repulsive scene at this extreme-right march.”
He said “there was outrageous racism, anti-Semitism and hate in its most despicable form to be seen, and whenever it comes to such speech or such images it is repugnant.”
He added that it’s “completely contrary to what the chancellor and the German government works for politically, and we are in solidarity with those who stand peacefully against such aggressive extreme-right opinions.”
Seibert says Merkel also regrets the death of a counter-protester and sent her sympathies to those injured.
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ZURICH, May 30 (Reuters) - The World Cup referee given a life ban in his homeland Saudi Arabia earlier this month for a match-fixing attempt will not be replaced at the tournament in Russia, global soccer body FIFA said on Wednesday.
The Saudi Arabia Football Federation said two weeks ago that it had barred referee Fahad Al Mirdasi after he confessed to offering to fix the final of his country's domestic cup competition.
FIFA confirmed in a statement to Reuters that Al Mirdasi's World Cup selection had been "withdrawn with immediate effect."
"The FIFA Referees Committee has taken the decision not to directly replace Al Mirdasi," it said, adding that the two assistant referees in his team, Mohammed Al Abakry and Abdulah Alshalwai, had also been dropped. (Writing by Brian Homewood; Editing by Ken Ferris)
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The RCMP said charges are pending in connection with a two-vehicle crash north of Rimbey, Alta. on Wednesday afternoon.
Police did not specify what charges they expect to be laid and did not provide details about what led up to the collision, which involved an SUV and pickup truck.
However, Mounties said one person was airlifted to hospital by a STARS air ambulance helicopter with unknown injuries.
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The growing Cambridge Analytica scandal involving 50 million Facebook accounts triggered a multi-billion dollar sell-off on Wall Street on Monday — with the value of Facebook falling by nearly 7%, its largest one day fall in five and a half years. The prices of other tech heavies, such as Alphabet (Google), Apple, Amazon, Microsoft and Netflix also fell because of investor fears the Facebook story would see closer supervision and regulation of social media, especially in Europe.
Suddenly the ACCC inquiry on the media impact of platforms such as Facebook and Google, done at the Turnbull government’s behest, is starting to look so 2017.
Northern Dynasty's key asset, the low-grade Pebble deposit, is not commercially viable: mining it would require so much upfront investment that it would actually destroy value. Kerrisdale believes Northern Dynasty's former partners concluded that the Pebble project had a negative present value - an assessment that Northern Dynasty has spent years trying to conceal from public.
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BASE jumper sets new world record in Idaho Miles Daisher, international BASE jumper, set the world record for most unassisted BASE jumps in 24 hours in June 2017 at the Perrine Bridge in Twin Falls, Idaho. Miles Daisher via Instagram Aggregated by Kelsey Grey ×
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Howie Roseman: 'Young CBs To Build With For First Time In Awhile' Ronald Darby is 23 with two years left on his contract.
Rookie Prospects Can Mess With Your Fantasy Baseball RosterMLB has seen a lot of injuries to major stars in the last month or so, in addition to a plethora of trades. If you think those are the only things that can derail your journey to a fantasy baseball league championship, think again. Here come the rookies!
President Donald Trump is calling for unity after a shooting that injured a top House Republican leader.
Trump said in a televised statement from the White House that while the political parties may have their differences, it's worth remembering that everyone who serves in Washington is here because they love the United States.
Trump said everyone can agree that we are "blessed to be Americans" and that we are strongest when "we work together for the common good."
Trump said the wounded congressman, Republican Steve Scalise of Louisiana, is in stable condition. The president said the assailant, identified as James T. Hodgkinson, died from his injuries.
Trump praised the "heroic actions" of the Capital Police at the scene.
A Bury St Edmunds cinema is launching a series of ‘dementia friendly’ film screenings.
Abbeygate Cinema, in Hatter Street, is running the initiative for people living with dementia as well as their family, friends and carers.
It launches with a showing of musical Singin’ in the Rain on Monday, March 6 at 11am.
The lights will be left on low with free tea, coffee and biscuits before the screening.
There will also be a 20 minute interval. The initiative is in partnership with the Gatehouse Dementia Hub and Dementia Action Alliance.
Amanda Bloomfield, of Gatehouse, said: “This is a solid foundation on which to build a dementia friendly community and we’re happy to advise other businesses looking to improve their facilities to include those with dementia.”
Admission is £4 and carers go free.
South Lake Tahoe’s Cameron Church battered his way to winning his fourth championship belt Friday, Sept. 29, in Rohnert Park.
The No. 1 ranked amateur kickboxing world champion needed just three rounds to technically knockout Victor Frost at Graton Resort and Casino.
Church was aggressive from the outset, putting pressure on Frost. Church used an assortment of kicks and combined that with vicious fist combinations to bloody Frost and force the referee to stop the fight after the third round.
The two fighters exchanged hugs and showed respect for each other post fight just before Church’s hand was raised in victory.
Church holds a World Fighting Championship belt and now holds International Kickboxing Federation titles at 165 pounds, 172 pounds and 159 pounds.
The 27-year-old, who is transitioning into a professional Mixed Martial Arts fighter, has fought 10 times without a loss.
Ten-man Manchester City moved up to third as they withstood a spirited Burnley fightback in front of a relieved Etihad Stadium.
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Along with iOS 11.3.1 for the iPhone and iPad, Apple released macOS 10.13.4 Security Update 2018-001 on Tuesday. The Mac update fixes security issues related to privileges and UI spoofing.
Apple says the High Sierra security update fixes an issue where an application could gain elevated privileges through a memory corruption issue. It also fixes a problem where a flaw in URL handling in text messages could lead to UI spoofing.
The security update is free for macOS High Sierra 10.13.4 users through Updates tab in the App Store app. You can find it by going to Apple menu > App Store, then click the Updates tab. It’s also available as a stand-alone installer on Apple’s website.
A man was arrested Monday afternoon after he called 911 and said he had strangled his mother during a domestic dispute, authorities said.The call was made at 2:45 p.m., prompting officers to respond to the 5800 block of Ridgemont Court, where they found the suspect's mother dead, according to a news release from the Orange Police Department.The son was taken into custody at the scene, the statement said. Police homicide detectives assumed the investigation.The names and ages of the victim and suspect were not immediately released.Anyone with information about the crime is asked to call Orange police at (714) 744-7444.
COEUR D'ALANE, Wash. - The wind and snow didn't stop dozens of brave souls from charging into cold waters to ring in 2017.
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GUILFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Guilford police confirm to News 8 that a plane made an emergency landing at the Guilford fairgrounds Monday afternoon.
It is unclear what caused the plane to make the emergency landing. Officers say that the plane was able to land safely at the Guilford fairgrounds, located on Lovers Lane. No one was injured, according to Guilford police.
News 8 has a crew on the way to the scene and will post additional details to this story as soon as they become available.
Police say there is confusion whether gunmen are inside a restaurant in Somalia's capital after a suicide car bomb detonated at its gate. Capt.
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Male and female eagles build the nest together and that nest can be 4 -5 feet in diameter, according to the National Eagle Center.
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Officer rescues puppies from dumpster during weekend freeze in Indy IMPD Officer Scott Charleswood responded to a report of cries coming from a trash bin.
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — One of NASA’s delivery services is paying tribute to John Glenn, as it gets set to launch supplies to the International Space Station.
A mighty Atlas rocket is providing Tuesday’s lift, just as it did for Glenn 55 years ago.
The unmanned rocket is poised to blast off at 11:11 a.m. from Cape Canaveral, Florida, carrying a commercial cargo ship named the S.S. John Glenn.
Following Glenn’s death in December, Orbital ATK asked his widow, Annie, for permission to use his name for the spacecraft.
Glenn, an original Mercury 7 astronaut, became the first American to orbit the Earth in 1962. He returned to orbit in the space shuttle in 1998 at age 77, the oldest person ever to fly in space.
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Alabama authorities say a thief who couldn't figure out how to shift out of first gear led a slow-speed chase in a flatbed truck.
Jefferson County Chief Deputy Randy Christian tells AL.com the 16-mile (26 kilometer) chase never topped 30 mph (48 kph). It ended when the transmission seized, stopping the truck.
Authorities say 29-year-old Randy Dewayne Vert of Pinson faces multiple charges, including attempting to elude and resisting arrest. His bail is set at $5,900.
Deputies say the chase began early Wednesday when deputies checked on a car abandoned in Birmingham and were told a man had just stolen a nearby Kenworth T-300 flatbed delivery truck.
Christian jokes, "Thank God he couldn't find second gear - the pursuit could have gotten all the way up to 35 mph."
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Rise and shine!
Good morning. Did we all have a nice Valentine’s Day? Plenty of cards and chocolates? A nice candlelit dinner?
You all watched PSG v Barca instead, didn’t you?!
I don’t blame you, and I won’t blame you for skiving off work to find out what Jurgen Klopp and his team are up to in Spain on their warm weather training camp.
In fact, I encourage you to join me here on the liveblog to keep up-to-date on what’s going on.
The Reds fly out to Spain this afternoon, with James Pearce awaiting their arrival in La Manga.
Now get that kettle boiled. It’s Wednesday and I need coffee. And lots of it.
Mildred (Bozek) Ezyk, 98, of Trumbull, wife of the late Joseph Ezyk, died April 11, in Bridgeport Hospital.
Raised in Bellingham, Mass. to the late Andrew and Rosalie Baryluk.
Survivors include children, Barbara Rose Ezyk of Trumbull and Richard Ezyk and his wife, Dolores of Stratford, two grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Also predeceased by siblings, Joseph Bozek, Stasia Betch and Fred Bozek.
Services: Tuesday, April 18, 10:15 a.m., Cyril F. Mullins Funeral Home, 399 White Plains Road, Trumbull, St. Catherine of Siena Church, 220 Shelton Road, Trumbull. Burial in St. John’s Cemetery, Stratford. Calling hours: Tuesday, 9 a.m. until time of service.
The left-back signed from Hull City last summer but initially struggled to displace an improved Alberto Moreno and had to settle for a consistent spot on the sidelines at the start of the season.
But an ankle injury for the Spaniard in early December handed Robertson his opportunity, one which he grasped wholeheartedly.
Robertson has since established himself as the Reds’ first-choice on that side courtesy of his combative displays, namely his unquestionable work ethic and dangerous crossing from advanced wide positions.
It was his ball that allowed Mohamed Salah to tap in the second of his four goals in the Reds' 5-0 thrashing of Watford in the Premier League on Saturday.
And Robertson credits a personal conversation with Klopp as the instigator for his surge in stock, and confidence, on Merseyside.
March 19 (Reuters) - Talanx AG:
* TALANX SAYS REPORTS VERY SATISFACTORY GROUP NET INCOME DESPITE NATURAL CATASTROPHES AND PROPOSES INCREASE IN DIVIDEND
* TALANX SAYS GROSS WRITTEN PREMIUMS GROW BY A SIGNIFICANT 6.3 PERCENT TO EUR 33.1 (31.1) BILLION
* TALANX SAYS AFTER EXCEPTIONALLY SEVERE BURDEN OF NATURAL CATASTROPHES, GROUP NET INCOME IS EUR 672 (903) MILLION
* TALANX SAYS DIVIDEND PROPOSAL OF EUR 1.40 (1.35): CONTINUOUS INCREASE SINCE IPO
* TALANX SAYS OUTLOOK FOR 2018: GROUP NET INCOME OF AROUND EUR 850 MILLION EXPECTED
* TALANX SAYS IN THE FOURTH QUARTER, THE GROUP’S GROSS WRITTEN PREMIUMS WERE EUR 7.8 (7.4) BILLION
* TALANX SAYS IN Q4 THE COMBINED RATIO IMPROVED TO 92.7 (93.1) PERCENT
* TALANX SAYS Q4 GROUP NET INCOME, HOWEVER, FELL BY 14.1 PERCENT TO EUR 228 (266) MILLION Further company coverage:
U.S. job growth surged in January and wages increased further, recording their largest annual gain in more than 8-1/2 years, bolstering expectations that inflation will push higher this year as the labor market hits full employment.
Nonfarm payrolls jumped by 200,000 jobs last month after rising 160,000 in December, the Labor Department said on Friday.
The unemployment rate was unchanged at a 17-year low of 4.1 percent. Average hourly earnings rose nine cents, or 0.3 percent, in January to $26.74, building on December’s solid 0.4 percent gain.
That boosted the year-on-year increase in average hourly earnings to 2.9 percent, the largest rise since June 2009, from 2.7 percent in December. Workers, however, put in fewer hours last month. The average workweek fell to 34.3 hours, the shortest in four months, from 34.5 hours in December.
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The police helicopter has been circling the sky above Llandudno as police appeal for help to find a missing woman.
Margaret Cowan, 53, was last seen at 1pm today in the seaside town.
She is described as 5.4" tall with grey hair and a large build.
It has not been confirmed the helicopter is involved in the search.
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Anyone with any information about Ms Cowan's whereabouts should contact North Wales Police and quote reference V186610.
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Ex-'Y&R' Actor Corey Sligh Indicted For Child Molestation
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Actor Corey Sligh ﻿has been indicted by a federal grand jury on 2 felony counts of child molestation ... TMZ has learned.
The grand jury handed down the indictment against the former extra on "The Young and the Restless." His arraignment will be held next month.
In docs obtained by TMZ, Corey allegedly made the victim "touch his penis with her hand and himself touch her ... with intent to arouse, satisfy the sexual desires of the accused."
We broke the story ... Corey was arrested and booked for child molestation in his home state of Georgia back in November 2016. We were told the alleged victim was a girl who was under 10 at the time.
If convicted, the offense carries a sentence of up to 20 years in prison.
Los Angeles lawmakers have wrestled for years with how to legalize and regulate the vendors who sell food and goods on the city’s sidewalks.
Now a state legislator is championing a bill that could take some of those decisions out of the city’s hands. Under a proposal from Sen. Ricardo Lara (D-Bell Gardens), California cities would not be able to regulate or ban vendors unless they have a licensing system that meets several requirements.
Cities could not bar vending in parks. They could not limit where vendors can do business or cap their numbers unless the rules were tied to “objective health, safety or welfare concerns.”
And they could not require vendors to get permission from the brick-and-mortar shops next door — an idea that L.A. lawmakers have been weighing as they try to hammer out city regulations.
Read the full story on LATimes.com.
Marc Gasol was really using his head during Game 2 of the Grizzlies-Spurs series on Monday night.
Gasol, who is a solid soccer player, has tried to head the ball into the basket during games, and come close multiple times. The playoff atmosphere proved to be what he needed to accomplish the feat, although the basket didn’t count, since the play had been blown dead.
It happened after Kawhi Leonard drew a shooting foul, with the ball bouncing off the rim in Gasol’s direction. So, he casually headed the ball into the hoop, without really even trying that hard.
Marc Gasol got skills! pic.twitter.com/DCbDGUjtZn — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) April 18, 2017
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Galway Bay fm newsroom – The extension of the Athenry Inner Relief Road from the Tuam Road to the Monivea Road will be a game changer for Athenry.
That’s according to Galway East TD Sean Canney.
He says the extension will assist with the development of the town by changing traffic flow and eliminate the traffic congestion on the Monivea Road.
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Transcript for SCOTUS rejects GOP challenge to Pennsylvania House map in boost to Democrats
We do have one more political note here tonight the Supreme Court refusing to weigh in and Pennsylvania's new congressional map. State Republicans had asked the High Court to block this redistricting map which aims to level the playing field after years of benefiting Republicans. This new map will be in place for the mid terms.
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SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) — Emergency medical technicians might charge patients who receive on-scene care but don’t require transportation to the hospital in a western Iowa city next year.
The Sioux City Council will vote Monday on a proposal to introduce a $186 to $327 fee for services received from paramedics at a scene.
The Sioux City Journal reports that the new fee structure comes as the Sioux City Fire Rescue takes over 911 ambulance services from nonprofit Siouxland Paramedics in January. The nonprofit previously didn’t charge for on-scene care.
Under the proposal, basic on-scene life support will cost $186 and advanced on-scene life support will cost $327.
The city’s fire chief says the move is intended to cut down on the subsidy that is paid by taxpayer dollars for the new division.
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Columbia High School in Huntsville increased security after a threatening - but not credible - social media post, the school's principal says.
"Our administration was made aware of a threatening social media post and has worked with law enforcement and Huntsville City Schools Security to investigate," Columbia Principal Clifford Porter said in an email to parents Friday morning. "Even though this threat is not credible, we take all threats seriously and have added extra security measures as a precaution."
Huntsville television station WAFF 48 reported Friday that Columbia parents called police after hearing rumors of a threatened shooting on social media. Keith Ward, spokesman for the system, told the station reports of a lockdown at the school were not true.
Adrian Beltre questioned the Rangers' off-season spending, but does that mean he thinks the Rangers are tanking in 2018? Steve Nurenberg Special to the Star-Telegram
All six current Foo Fighters recently appeared on an episode of Carpool Karaoke, the claustrophobic celebrity viral content generator James Corden pretends to drive to work. The final cut was only 13 minutes long, but the video shoot sounds like it was considerably more arduous. Foo Fighters’ Pat Smear talked to NME about it, and you get the sense he was putting it gently: “By hour three in dude’s car it got less fun. It kinda went on. When we stopped at Guitar Center, that felt like we were done, but it was like ‘this is halfway.'”
Dave Grohl apparently said the experience was “a little uncomfortable,” and that he’d wished the show had used footage of the band karaoke-ing Rick Astley and the Ramones, instead of just their own songs. According to Grohl, Corden is “definitely is [a music lover],” which is a strange thing to say about the guy who brought us Foo Fighters covering “Never Gonna Give You Up” at a Guitar Center. Revisit this valuable cultural artifact below.
SAN DIEGO (KGTV) - A man was arrested after stabbing a San Diego police dog during a chase in the North Park area.
At about 11:45 p.m. Tuesday, officers responded to reports of a man "acting like a bull" in the middle of the street near 30th Street and Lincoln Avenue.
When officers confronted the man, he brandished a knife at them and ran away, according to police.
The officers and their police dog Max pursued the man and caught up to him in the 3600 block of Grim Avenue, but the man stabbed Max twice after being bitten on the arm.
Officers deployed a stun gun on the man and took him into custody. He was taken to Scripps Mercy Hospital for the dog bites.
The K9 was rushed to the VCA Animal Hospital for treatment. Police said Max is expected to survive.
April 28 Kunming Sinobright Group Co Ltd :
* Says co plans to take over 51.31 percent stake in a Kunming-based tourism firm from co's wholly owned subsidiary
* Says co will directly own 60 pct stake in the tourism firm after transaction
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Spanish third-tier side Extremadura UD have signed Ghanaian midfielder Richard Boateng, GHANASoccernet.com can report.
The club's sporting director Angel Becerra announced but failed to disclose terms and duration of the new recruit.
Richard, who is the younger brother of ex-Ghana international Derek Boateng, moves after spending six years with Granada but never broke into the La Liga team.
The defensive midfielder, 24, scored six goals last season in the Segunda league for Granada B
Boateng played for Liberty Professionals in Ghana.
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The Xiph.Org crew rung in 2017 by releasing FLAC 1.3.2 as the newest version of this free lossless audio codec.FLAC 1.3.2 has some undefined behavior fixes as spotted by UBSAN, greater hardening via fuzz testing, has a variety of internal code fixes, and the libraries have several fixes too.This mostly maintenance release is the first update to FLAC in two years since the v1.3.1 release.More details on the changes for FLAC 1.3.2 can be found via Xiph.Org
A new 163-acre development could come to Longs if Horry County Council approves a rezoning request.
A live-action fan teaser titled, Dragon Ball Z: Legendary Warrior has surfaced online from Argentinian director Esteban Aduriz. According to his LinkedIn profile, Aduriz has a backgrond in Audiovisual and digital VFX for television and advertising. His skills are definitley on display here as the short teaser is a step above similar effortst that were produced in the last few years.Curiously, while the video states that the teaser is a prelude to a feature film, there's no kickstarter, patreon or other crowdfunding campaign accompanying the video. Perhaps this is a labor of love that Aduriz intends to finish on his own dime? If so, it will be interesting to see if Toei allows the project to move forward.
Part of Tomball Parkway has been shut down as a result of a two-vehicle crash.All mainlanes of SH-249 Tomball Parkway northbound at North Sam Houston Tollway are closed following the accident.An SUV collided with a concrete pillar just before 3 a.m. Monday. One car was seen with severe damage to its rear end.Two people were taken to the hospital but their conditions are not known.Eyewitness News will keep you updated on ABC13 about Tomball Parkway and when it reopens.
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Snap Checking Team City Division seized illegal weapons and arrested two persons during checking. The team officials, on suspecision, signalled drivers of two vehicles to stop in Misri Shah area but they did not follow their signal. Upon which, the officials chased and stopped them and recovered two rifles, four pistols, 14 magazines and 300 rounds and arrested from their possession. City Traffic Officer SSP Rai Ijaz Ahmad and SP Security Abadat Nisar given cash and certificates to the cops including Constable Kamran, Constable Liaqat Ali and Waqas for showing best performance.
Bryan Health is offering relief for those living with debilitating migraines with a minimally invasive, outpatient procedure.
May 2 Engine maker Cummins Inc reported a 23.4 percent rise in quarterly profit, helped by higher sales across its businesses.
Net income attributable to Cummins rose to $396 million, or $2.36 per share, in the first quarter ended April 2, from $321 million, or $1.87 per share, a year earlier.
Net sales rose about 7 percent to $4.59 billion.
The Columbus, Indiana-based company also raised its 2017 forecasts for revenue and earnings before interest and tax. (Reporting by Ankit Ajmera in Bengaluru; Editing by Arun Koyyur)
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In episode 34 of the Newsroom Insider, host Jim Poling talks to Susan Clairmont and David Crosbie about their work on the recently launched, serialized podcast, Covering Diane.
The podcast series tells the story of Diane Werendowicz's murder in 1981 and the ensuing 37 years of policework, court cases, and journalism surrounding Robert Badgerow's conviction.
Previous podcasts at thespec.com/newsroom-insider.
You could almost hear the collective gasp of awe from "Game of Thrones" fans when Brienne of Tarth met Arya Stark for a mostly friendly duel at Winterfell this season.
What could possibly make that scene any better? Adding Star Wars lightsabers, perhaps? YouTube user Omid G did just that, bringing sci-fi juggernaut Star Wars together with the fantasy world of "Game of Thrones." And it's fantastic.
The video, released over the weekend, pretty much proves that both Brienne and Arya would make excellent Jedi. The perfectly placed sound effects add to the ambiance of the sequence. It's also great to see Brienne's squire, Podrick, with a lightsaber of his own.
Gwendoline Christie, who plays Brienne, has already crossed over into the Star Wars realm with her role as Captain Phasma, a Stormtrooper commander, in "Star Wars: The Force Awakens." It's nice to see her on the light side of the Force in this sword fight mashup.
Heartbreaking audio of an 87-year-old woman describing the man who had brutally attacked her in her own home, causing injuries which would eventually kill her, has been released by police.
Eileen Blane was thrown to the floor, had her wedding ring ripped from her finger, and was badly beaten in the violent burglary at her house in Stretford, Greater Manchester.
Her attacker also drop-kicked her beloved jack russell Sammy, who tried to protect her - telling her she "wouldn't get out of the house alive".
However, she managed to grab Sammy when the intruder went upstairs, and she ran to a neighbour's house to raise the alarm.
The thief made off with the ring and £30 in cash.
Eileen spent several weeks in hospital, but despite making what appeared to be a good recovery, she collapsed and died from injuries linked to the assault.
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The Republican-controlled North Carolina legislature can keep for now its authority to confirm Cabinet secretaries of the new Democratic governor, a state judicial panel has ruled. Three trial court judges rejected the request of Gov. Roy Cooper to extend a temporary block on the confirmation law the judges had issued last week.
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By the time Tiquest Terry was ready to make his decision and commit to the University of Virginia, the Cavaliers were already sitting on four commits in the class of 2019 and not a one of them was from the Commonwealth.
Maybe that plays a part in how excited the 5-foot-8, 165-pound playmaker was to make it public. It doesn't hurt that, as a native of Blacksburg, he's ready for whatever noise comes his way over the next few years.
The Federal Reserve released a new strategy on Wednesday on how it will gradually shrink its $4.5 trillion balance sheet.
The Fed's new plan, which it expects to implement this year, will be "a gradual and largely predictable decline."
May meeting minutes indicated officials had begun a discussion about putting a set limit each month on the amount it would let run off as it conducts its policy of reinvesting proceeds.
Here is the Fed's strategy:
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INDIANA (KRON) – This Easter was extra special for a group of blind children the Indiana town of Evansville.
Organizers created a unique Easter egg hunt, featuring beeping eggs that made it possible for those with visual impairments to participate.
“It’s pretty cool to know that these eggs were made for us blind people,” said participant Hailie Fisher.
The beeping eggs were surrounded with regular plastic ones filled with candy.
Once the children found the beeping egg, they knew the ones with candy would be nearby.
This was the second year organizers have incorporated the beeping eggs, and it was a fun-filled success.
They hope to make it an annual tradition.
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MOSCOW - A Russian Su-25 warplane was brought down in Syria's Idlib province on Saturday, and the pilot was killed during "a fight" after ejecting by parachute, the TASS news agency quoted Russia's Defense Ministry as saying.
Syrian rebels said previously on Saturday they had brought down the Russian plane.
Russia's Defense Ministry said that the aircraft was downed by a MANPAD portable surface-to-air missile during a flight around the de-escalation zone in the province. The pilot had reported that he ejected by parachute in the area, controlled by Al Nusra.
"The pilot died in a fight with terrorists," the ministry said.
Russia and Turkey, which is in charge of the Idlib de-escalation zone, are "taking measures" to return the body of the pilot, it added.
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"You show me an American who can keep his mouth shut and I'll eat him." -- Newspaperman from Frank Capra's _Meet_John_Doe_
South Korean President Moon Jae-in was on the wires earlier this Monday, urging North Korea to halt its provocations, as tensions between the US and North Korea escalate.
Key Quotes:
"There must be no more war on the Korean Peninsula. Whatever ups and downs we face, the North Korean nuclear situation must be resolved peacefully."
"I am certain the United States will respond to the current situation calmly and responsibly in a stance that is equal to ours."
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Minimalism in metallic-grey and wood accents defines the aesthetic of the rooms at OD Ocean Drive. Thankfully, attention has been paid to mood lighting, as well as perfectly placed lamps and outlets. Black-and-white photography of Ibiza decorates the rooms, but a sea view is what you really want to be looking at, so consider splurging for a Deluxe Sea View room.
The four suites come with a Smart car included, which is quite handy for piddling about from cala to cala. Chromatic bathrooms have walk-in showers with all the expected amenities, from toiletries to hairdryer to robe and slippers. Rooms also include a complimentary minibar.
This Serbian barber went one step further than just a fade on the side, as he created a near-perfect portrait of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on the back of this man’s head, in Novi Sad, Serbia.
This is what he had to say about the new hairstyle: “I had a dream about him (Kim Jong-un) and his delegations visiting me in my living room. When I woke up, I decided to do this hair tattoo, and it came out looking pretty amazing.” Credit: Mario Hvala via Storyful
Dorleant (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Lions.
The details of Dorleant's injury aren't clear. His absence whittles the Packers down to one healthy cornerback.
The Historic Columbia River Highway is once again closed to traffic between Larch Mountain and Bridal Veil, as falling trees and other debris makes the road unsafe for travel. High winds have been persistent in the Gorge, knocking down trees that were damaged during the Eagle Creek Fire. The falling trees and continuing debris falls make it unsafe for cleanup crews to continue their work. They also say that there’s no timeline for reopening. Closure points on the highway are currently staffed, and local residents are being allowed back in when it’s possible. Get the latest on road conditions in Oregon by going onto tripcheck.com.
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CHICAGO -- A trip to the barber can be like a rite of passage for a young boy. However, for many, it's a luxury their family can't afford.
One South Side barber has made it his mission to change that.
Tyree Taylor decided he would use his clippers and chair to ensure that ten people get free cuts every week. He calls it "10smiles1love."
He understands the teasing and bullying kids face when their hair reflects tough times.
Already, he has turned the mirror around to dozens of big smiles on the faces of kids he's given sharp fades and cuts to. His hope is that his movement will inspire others to do good and kind things in their neighborhoods.
For more information on 10smiels1love or to book an appointment with Tyree Taylor, you can find him at Stylez811 barbershop on 79th St. or check out his page.
SCRANTON, Pa. — A former real estate agent is heading to prison after accepting hundreds of thousands of dollars from home buyers in Pennsylvania for properties he wasn’t authorized to sell.
Ignacio Beato pleaded guilty in May to a felony count of wire fraud conspiracy.
Prosecutors say 47-year-old Beato and his co-conspirators accepted more than $750,000 from people interested in buying homes. Authorities say he never had the deeds on the Hazleton properties.
Court records show many of the buyers didn’t find out about the false sales until after they moved in, and the true property owners told them they could not live there.
The Standard-Speaker reports that a judge on Thursday ordered Beato to serve four years and three months in prison and repay $65,000 in restitution.
His real estate license has been revoked.
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Former public schoolboy Chuka Umunna told the ‘Exit From Brexit Dinner’…
“Remainians, Remoaners, I don’t care what the label is, I’m proud. It’s fashionable to label everyone in this room as the liberal metropolitan elite . . . This caricature is promoted by a bunch of former public schoolboys!”
CEDAR CITY, Utah — Brandon Better and Dwayne Morgan combined to score 31 points as Southern Utah rallied late and then held off Idaho State 84-80 to halt a three-game skid in Big Sky Conference play on Saturday afternoon.
Trailing 64-53, Morgan scored seven straight points to spark a 19-4 run, capped by Morgan’s two free throws for a 72-68 lead with 5:05 left. The Thunderbirds pushed their advantage to 79-72 as they held Idaho State to just four points over seven minutes.
Idaho State’s Brandon Boyd made three consecutive free throws, Jared Stutzman nailed a 3 and Boyd followed with a layup to close to 82-80 with 12 seconds left. Better was fouled and made both free throws to seal the victory as Southern Utah made 11 free throws down the stretch.
Better had 16 points, hitting four from distance, and Morgan added 15 points. Jamal Aytes and Christian Musoko had 12 points apiece for Southern Utah (9-13, 3-8).
Stutzman had 23 points and Boyd added 22 for Idaho State (10-11, 5-5).
A safety cord connected Andrea Loreni to the tightrope wire that stretched 450 feet and was suspended 66 feet above the river near the Sant'Angelo Bridge.
ROME (AP) — An Italian tightrope walker has inched his way across the Tiber River in Rome.
Andrea Loreni’s high-wire act drew gasps of delight from crowds watching from below on Sunday evening.
A safety cord connected Loreni to the tightrope wire that stretched 135 meters (450 feet) and was suspended 20 meters (66 feet) above the river near the Sant’Angelo Bridge.
Loreni told The Associated Press after his daring walk that wind, drizzling rain and “reflections on the water” made crossing difficult and he’d felt the urge to stop part-way at one point.
He said: “But, of course, you can’t. You have to follow through to the end and use your senses to guide you despite the fear.”
Loreni added: “It’s beautiful.”
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The Marvel Studios film is due out on July 6.
A new trailer for Ant-Man and the Wasp premiered during Disney's CinemaCon presentation, this time focusing on the titular partnership.
"Maybe you just need a partner?" says Ant-Man's daughter, Cassie (Abby Ryder Fortson). The trailer then launches into fight scenes between Paul Rudd's pint-sized hero and Evangeline Lilly's winged newcomer.
"You go low and I go high," instructs Ant-Man. The Wasp retorts: "I have wings. Why would I go low?"
The new Ant-Man and the Wasp trailer has not yet popped up online, but a previous first-look was released in January. The new trailer comes days before Marvel unveils Avengers: Infinity War, which has fans speculating the preview could appear before the film.
Also mentioned during the presentation was Brie Larson's Captain Marvel, but no footage was shown. Production has just gotten underway on Marvel's first female-fronted stand-alone.
Ant-Man and the Wasp is due out on July 6.
Two killed in Mahaicony accident
The driver of a car and a female passenger were killed at around 21.00 hrs last night following a horrific accident at Perseverance, Mahaicony.
Dead is the driver, Stephen Phillips called ‘Mal’ of Buxton, East Coast Demerara and Abeanna Hubbard, 20, of Melanie, East Coast Demerara.
Those critical are Aresh Harris also of Buxton, East Coast Demerara and Dominique Ally also of Melanie, East Coast Demerara. They were also occupants of the car.
Kaieteur News understands that the friends were returning home from a pool party at Park Square, Mahaicony, when Phillips lost control of the motorcar and slammed into a tree.
Reports are that Phillips, who may have fallen asleep at the wheel, was driving at a fast rate of speed.
Harris and Ally arrived at the Georgetown Public Hospital minutes after 22:00hrs last evening in an ambulance. From all observations, they both sustained head injuries.
Ally was crying out in pain, and her feet were swollen.
A charity which rescues and re-homes animals has thanked everyone for their help following the safe return of one of its dogs.
Animals In Need launched an appeal after Brook was stolen from the charity in Little Irchester on Sunday.
They put up posters and used social media in a bid to help find the black and white Staffie cross French bulldog.
And three days later, she has been reunited with the volunteers who had been taking care of her.
Annie Marriott from the charity confirmed that she has been to collect Brook and she is ‘ok’ after her ordeal.
A message posted on the charity’s Facebook page said: “We are all over the moon to announce Brook is home safe and fine.
“The whole AIN team thanks you all from the bottom of our hearts for all your help and support.
“We have been totally overwhelmed by everyone’s help, incidents of dog theft are are rising fast so everyone needs to remain vigilant.”
In today's energy-hungry world, scientists are constantly revisiting every renewable resource looking for ways to increase efficiency. One researcher in the Netherlands believes even gravity can be harnessed to produce free electricity on a scale sufficient to power small appliances. VOA's George Putic has more.
ASUP warns lecturers against diversion of education fund
Some lecturers in the polytechnics are of the habit of diverting the intervention from TETFUND, ASUP said.
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April 27 Blumetric Environmental Inc
* BluMetric retracts revenue details pertaining to the previous news release issued by BluMetric this morning
* Retracting statement of expected revenues pertaining to new 4-year offer agreement with Canadian government
* "At this point, management cannot be certain of revenues specific to each year, nor of costs relating to those revenues" Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – A Silicon Valley company has purchased Portland-based Viewpoint Construction Software for $1.2 billion in cash.
The Oregonian/OregonLive reports the Monday deal appears to be the biggest deal ever for a Portland tech company.
The buyer is Trimble, which makes technology for the construction, agriculture and transportation markets. The California company reported revenue of $2.7 billion last year and said it expects about $200 million in additional revenue from Viewpoint in 2018.
Viewpoint said its Portland office will remain the center of its operations and the company will “continue to hire aggressively.” Viewpoint said it will operate with a large degree of independence within Trimble and retain its executive team and employees.
Viewpoint employs more than 700 people, about half of them at its headquarters near the Hawthorne Bridge.
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× Under Armour CEO resigns from Trump council
WASHINGTON (AP) — The CEO of athletic wear manufacturer Under Armour is resigning from the President’s American Manufacturing Council, saying his company “engages in innovation and sports, not politics.”
Kevin Plank’s announcement comes after Merck CEO Kenneth Frazier announced he was leaving President Donald Trump’s business advisory board.
The resignations come after Saturday’s violent confrontation between white supremacists and counter-protesters in Charlottesville, Virginia. Trump initially bemoaned violence on “many sides,” though on Monday he described members of the KKK, neo-Nazis and white supremacists as “criminals and thugs.”
Frazier said the country’s leaders must “honor our fundamental values by clearly rejecting expressions of hatred, bigotry and group supremacy.”
Plank is not specifically mentioning Trump or Charlottesville, but says his company will focus on promoting “unity, diversity and inclusion” through sports.
TCJA's Impact On Base Erosion A 'Smokescreen,' Tax Pro Says
Law360, Washington (February 2, 2018, 4:34 PM EST) -- While the reduction of the U.S. statutory corporate tax rate in the federal tax overhaul provides an incentive for U.S. corporations to keep their money in the country, the new law's true impact on tax base erosion appears more like a “smokescreen” than a finely tuned set of outcomes, according to a tax panelist at a Friday conference.
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Concerned citizens forced open a parked car with a three-month-old baby inside, saving the child from the hot interior, San Diego police said.
The child was inside a hot car on the 2100 block of Coronado Avenue in San Diego's Nestor neighborhood, at the South Bay Drive-In Theatre and Swap Meet. The location is just south of Palm Avenue and west of Interstate 5.
Citizens noticed the child in the car and forced entry, police said. The child was examined by paramedics and was not harmed.
When police arrived, they interviewed the mother, SDPD Sgt. Tansey said.
The mother was not arrested.
A reporter was sent to Child Protective Services (CPS).
The agency later released custody of the child to the mother.
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LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Authorities in South Carolina say four people were found dead in a home in what appears to be a murder-suicide.
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher said in a news release that the dead — a man, a woman and their two children — were found Sunday around 8 p.m. Fisher says it’s believed all four died of gunshot wounds.
In a tweet from a verified Twitter account, the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department said the deaths appear to be a murder-suicide and the investigation is ongoing.
Fisher identified the dead as 26-year-old Marissa Hope Reynoso and two of her children, 4-year-old Elijah Chavez and 1-year-old Ezra Chavez. Also dead was 25-year-old Jorge Luis Chavez, who’s believed to be the father of the two children.
Fisher says an older child of Reynoso wasn’t at the home at the time.
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One lane is closed on the A10 by Brookfield following an accident, causing delays on the northbound carriage.
The entire road was temporarily closed northbound for around ten minutes as emergency services worked to clear the scene.
Cheshunt West Police tweeted to warn drivers: “Delays on the A10 northbound by Brookfield following an accident, one lane is currently closed.”
One driver told the Mercury a car was on fire on the road, although this has not yet been verified by police.
Road users are advised to plan ahead and check the status of the lane closure before travelling.
Seek alternative routes where possible while emergency services recover any damage.
Herts Police have been approached for comment.
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CanniMed Therapeutics is seeking regulatory action in both Saskatchewan and Ontario, the company’s latest push back against a hostile takeover attempt by Aurora Cannabis.
The Saskatoon-based medical marijuana producer said Monday it has applied to securities regulators in both provinces for several orders, including that Aurora’s hostile offer be considered an “insider bid” and be treated as such.
Among other things, CanniMed is asking regulators to cease Aurora’s takeover bid until 105 days after a circular that meets the regulatory requirements of an insider bid.
The announcement was made shortly before the Ontario Securities Commission’s (OSC) scheduled hearing on a related matter brought to it by Aurora, which asked the OSC to block CanniMed’s takeover defence, or shareholders rights plan.
Last month, Aurora launched an all-stock hostile takeover bid for CanniMed, with one of its conditions being that CanniMed abandon its own proposed acquisition of Newstrike Resources Ltd.
Police executed a drugs warrant at Arcon House in Lancaster on December 17, 2016.
Officers arrested Michael O’Connor, 23, of Lancaster for possession with intent to supply class A drugs. They located 279 deals of heroin and crack cocaine during the search.
At Preston Crown Court O’Connor pleaded guilty to dealing drugs and was later sentenced to 32 months in prison.
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Man, 69, missing from Hanover Park last seen near Springfield
A 69-year-old man was reported missing Tuesday from northwest suburban Hanover Park.
Antonio Pioquinto was last seen Monday morning and could be endangered, according to an alert released by Illinois State Police.
Pioquinto was described as a Hispanic man, about 5-foot-5 and 148 pounds, with brown eyes and brown and gray hair, state police said. He was last seen wearing a blue striped shirt and blue jeans.
Pioquinto’s last known location was at the Fast Stop in downstate Litchfield, police said. He was driving a 2017 sliver Chevrolet Equinox with license plate ZX74231.
Anyone with information was asked to call Hanover Park police at (630) 823-5532.
× UK Prime Minister Theresa May to seek early election
British Prime Minister Theresa May has stunned the UK political world by announcing she is to seek an early general election. In an unexpected statement at Downing Street, May said she was starting the process of calling a vote, less than halfway through the government’s term.
Under legislation introduced by her predecessor, David Cameron, the five-year terms of British governments can only be cut short with the approval of parliament.
May came to power last July in the wake of the British vote to leave the EU, which led to Cameron’s resignation.
The NHL has suspended Buffalo Sabres forward Johan Larsson two games for cross-checking Florida Panthers forward Vincent Trocheck in the face.
The league's department of player safety issued the ruling after conducting a hearing with Larsson on Friday, a day after Buffalo's 4-2 loss to the Panthers. Larsson was already facing a one-game suspension after being issued a 10-minute match penalty and 10-minute major for his hit to Trocheck with 35 seconds left in the game.
The hit occurred after Trocheck and Sabres defenseman Jake McCabe got their sticks up during a skirmish at the Panthers blue line. Larsson skated toward Trocheck and cross checked him. Larsson's stick initially hit Trocheck high on the left shoulder and then rode up to connect with the player's cheek.
Larsson will lose close to $15,900 in salary and miss Buffalo's home games against St. Louis on Saturday and Anaheim on Tuesday.
× Indy’s Most Haunted: French Lick Springs Hotel haunted by former owner
FRENCH LICK, Ind. – If you’re looking for some real haunts this year, take a trip down south to French Lick.
Travel and Leisure magazine says the French Lick Springs Hotel is the most haunted place in Indiana.
The hotel was built in 1845 and owned by Thomas Taggart.
According to legend, he was so devoted to the hotel not even death could stop him from watching over its operations.
Some say they have spotted his apparition roaming near the service elevator, and guests report phantom tobacco smells.
Staff members also report receiving mysterious calls from empty hotel rooms.
They even say they’ve heard the voices of guests from parties Taggart used to host.
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Pompey's kick-off time for the clash with Hawks has been moved to 12.30pm.
The Blues take on the National League new boys on Saturday in their second warm-up game.
The game was originally moved from 3pm to 1pm to allow fans to watch England's World Cup quarter-final with Sweden.
It's now been brought forward by an additional 30 minutes, so supporters can get to their destinations to watch the Three Lions in action.
Production of Mission Impossible 6 has been postponed for months after Tom Cruise suffered broken bones during a stunt that went wrong.
The Sun is reporting that production on the film, which has been partially shot in New Zealand, has been halted for four months to allow for Cruise's recovery.
A film insider told the publication: "The injury is worse than was at first feared. Tom did serious damage and will need months to recover.
"He is the film's biggest star and everything revolves around him. The movie's bosses had no choice other than to postpone the filming."
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Footage emerged yesterday of Cruise trying to leap between buildings, but crashing into the side of one and requiring medical assistance.
Originally scheduled for release midway through next year, the film may now be eyeing a Christmas release.
Facing an opponent with nothing to play for, Washington blew their chance to make the playoffs with an uninspired loss to New York.
The Redskins would have made the playoffs with a win. Instead, Kirk Cousins was intercepted twice in the second half by Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie and Washington (8-7-1) goes into an offseason filled with questions.
The Packers and Lions each qualified as a result of the Redskins' loss to New York (11-5), which will be the first wild card. Eli Manning played the entire game, going 17 of 27 for 180 yards despite the Giants opting for a conservative approach for much of the second half. The Giants will travel to Green Bay to play the Packers next Sunday.
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TASMANIAN Labor state secretary Stuart Benson says he has reprimanded Lyons candidate Darren Clark over a "crude" photograph taken more than three years ago.
The Australian has reported Mr Clark allegedly posed for a photograph with another person's mobile phone held between his butt cheeks, which was later emailed to an unknown recipient from the email address ceo@pcyctas.org.
The alleged events happened in 2014, during Mr Clark's time as PCYC chief executive.
Mr Benson said he had spoken to Mr Clark and expressed his dismay and disappointment.
"It is crude and inappropriate," Mr Benson said.
"This type of behaviour is extremely disappointing and Mr Clark has apologised for any offence made.
"We expect higher standards."
Mr Clark is running for Labor in Lyons in the upcoming state election and has previously worked for federal Lyons MP Brian Mitchell.
Mr Clark also ran for Lyons in the 2014 state election.
He could not be contacted last night.
President Trump criticized a CNN reporter Monday afternoon, calling him “fake news” during an event at the White House.
When CNN’s Jim Acosta asked Mr. Trump why he wasn’t holding a press conference, the president replied, “I like real news, not fake news, and you’re fake news.”
Mr. Acosta called out as Mr. Trump left the room, “Mr. President, haven’t you spread a lot of fake news yourself, sir?”
The president has clashed previously with the reporter and with the network.
Mr. Trump had said last week he would hold a press conference Monday, but no formal press conference was held. The president instead held two events with limited press pool coverage, one involving a statement about violence at a white nationalist rally in Virginia last weekend and a second event on trade action against China.
The armed police siege which led to a West Sussex road being evacuated is now over.
Emergency services were at the scene of the siege in Irving Walk in Crawley for almost seven hours. Click here for the original story.
Armed police have surrounded a home in Irving Walk, Crawley for more than seven hours. Picture: Eddie Mitchell SUS-170813-221540001
Officers and armed police were called to an address in the residential road at around 3pm today following reports of concern for a man’s welfare and behaviour.
For the safety of nearby residents, the road was cordoned off and neigbours were evacuated to Tilgate Community Centre.
Negotiations with the man ended when the siege finished at just before 10pm.
It is unclear at this stage if the man has been arrested.
A Sussex Police spokesman believed the man had not taken any hostages, but could not comment about whether he was in possession of a weapon as investigators were still at the scene.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis today hailed the Centre’s decision to raise the MSP of kharif crops and described it as a “historic and great step” towards doubling the farmers’ income.
Talking to reporters in Mumbai, Fadnavis thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for fulfilling the promise of giving farmers’ minimum support price 1.5 times higher than the production cost.
He said the announcement of increase in MSP of all major crops for 2018-19 was historic. “1.5 times MSP of production cost will bring huge relief to our farmers. It is a great step towards doubling farmer’s income,” he said.
State Agriculture minister Sadabhau Khot also welcomed the moved.
Talking to reporters outside the Assembly, Khot said, “It is a historic decision and a big step towards stopping farmers’ suicides. The crops will now get a good price and the farmer will be able to cover his cost of production.
Chelsea striker Diego Costa remains in exile as he holds out for a move to Atletico Madrid.
Here, we identify the key numbers around the Spain international's three years at Stamford Bridge.
28 - age
£32million - fee paid by Chelsea to Atletico Madrid in July 2014
120 - appearances for the Blues, 109 from the start
59 - goals for Chelsea
52 - Premier League goals in 89 appearances
20 - best goal return in the Premier League (in 2014-15 and 2016-17)
31 - yellow cards
1 - red card
12 - games missed through suspension
3 - Chelsea managers (Jose Mourinho, Guus Hiddink, Antonio Conte)
3 - major trophies won (Premier League 2014-15, 2016-17; League Cup 2014-15)
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NEW YORK — A judge in New York has ruled against the makers of “Sesame Street” in a dispute with the distributor of the upcoming Melissa McCarthy movie, “The Happytime Murders.”
U.S. District Judge Vernon Broderick ruled Wednesday that distributor STX Productions can continue to use the tagline “No sesame. All street” in promoting the R-rated film, which features Muppet-like puppets in a comedic crime story.
Sesame Workshop sued last week, seeking to end the inclusion of the tagline in promotional materials ahead of the film’s Aug. 17 release. The company argued the public would be confused and think the movie was supported by “Sesame Street.”
The judge heard oral arguments before issuing his ruling. He says Sesame Workshop didn’t demonstrate that moviegoers were confused or that sponsors or parents were complaining.
Dwyane Wade, Gabrielle Union and Wade’s 10-year-old son Zion Wade, who recently starred in a hilarious kids’ sports show, “The Simple Report” with the son of L.A. Clippers player Chris Paul, visited the new Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science in Downtown Miami on Wednesday afternoon.
The three, matching in all-denim attire, enjoyed their day-long visit a lot, we’re told. They hit up the the “Asteroid: Mission Extreme” planetarium show, were mesmerized by the fish and touched the stingrays. Zion sported the UV-sensitive Frost Science sunglasses and loved the tacos from Food@Science.
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Wade, incidentally, is all about the science of shutting down Twitter trolls, responding to one non-fan who called Wade the weakest link on the Chicago Bulls: “It’s okay bro. You can twitter finger @me to make yourself feel like you pay my salary or that you can beat me in anything in life.” A slam dunk, that was.
An Aurora man is facing drug and weapons charges after police said he greeted them while smoking marijuana at an apartment in the city.
Around 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aurora police went to an apartment in the 2000 block of Fox Pointe Drive in reference to a domestic disturbance.
Upon arrival, Antuan D. Walls, 22, of the 1800 block of Sedgegrass Trail in Aurora, greeted one of the officers while smoking marijuana, police said.
When the lease holder of the apartment let the officers inside to investigate, they saw narcotics in plain view, police said. They then called in Special Operations investigators and secured a search warrant. As a result, 49.64 grams of crack cocaine, a .45-caliber handgun and $1,609 were seized, police said.
An investigation tied the items to Walls, according to police.
Police said Walls is facing charges of unlawful manufacture of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of a controlled substance and two counts of unlawful use of a weapon.
The German government has condemned anti-Semitic incidents that took place during protests in recent days.
The demonstrations were called in response to President Donald Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and the announced move of the American Embassy from Tel Aviv to the holy city.
Mr Trump’s decision has been widely condemned as undermining efforts to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
German government spokesman Steffen Seibert said on Monday that the burning of Israeli flags and anti-Semitic insults directed at Israel and Jews were "shameful".
Mr Seibert said Germany feels a close affinity to Israel and Jews around the world, and will therefore counter anti-Semitic incitement whenever it occurs.
Anti-Semitism was a core part of Nazi ideology that led to the killing of over six million Jews in the Holocaust.
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Hugo's Mexican restaurant will host the first Houston event for dining club, Nibble+Squeak. The program provides special dining areas at trendy restaurants for parents and their children.
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Smolinski went 1-for-2 with a two-run triple and a run in a win over the Rangers on Monday.
Smolinski added to the Athletics' offensive barrage in the top of the ninth with his first three-bagger of the season, plating Matt Olson and Mark Canha. The reserve outfielder has both of his extra-base hits in the last two games, as well, but his average remains an unsightly .125 over his first 26 plate appearances.
Toronto police say a gun found Tuesday in a backyard of a west-end house may have been used in the shooting death of a Hamilton man this spring.
A black Nike hoodie and a Gucci bag found in the same yard on Bowie Ave. are also believed related to the shooting of Leonard Pinnock, Det. Sgt. Joyce Schertzer told a news conference Wednesday.
Pinnock, 33, was sitting in his car in a parking lot at Dufferin St. and Bowie Ave. on April 22 when he was shot to death.
Police have released video that shows two gunmen run up to Pinnock’s car and open fire.
The video shows one of the gunmen wearing a hoodie and carrying a bag. Investigators believe those items are the ones found where the gun was discovered by a homeowner cleaning their backyard, Schertzer said.
Health Insurance Companies Drop Out Of NCW Health Exchange Market
Last week was the deadline for Health Insurance Companies to offer their plans to be included in the 2018 Health Plan Finder Exchange. That’s the only way in Washington State to get a subsidy to help lower income residents pay premiums.
Abut 6,000 people in Chelan, Douglas, Okanogan and Grant Counties now have a plan through the exchange.
And, it looks like there are going to be far fewer options. Health Insurance Companies are dropping out of the North Central Washington market. With less competition, residents could see higher premiums and fewer choices when they try to buy health insurance for next year.
The way it looks now, Chelan and Douglas County residents will have only one company to choose from when they are shopping for plans through the state health insurance exchange and only two if they are looking outside the exchange.
OSIJEK, CROATIA—Denis Shapovalov defeated Viktor Galovic 6-4, 6-4, 6-2 Friday to even Canada’s Davis Cup World Group tie against Croatia at 1-1.
The 18-year-old from Richmond Hill, Ont., fired 10 aces, had 17 winners and won 83 per cent of his first service points as Canada rebounded after dropping its first match of the day.
The Canadian team began the best-of-five, first-round series with a 3-6, 6-2, 6-3, 6-2 loss by Vancouver’s Vasek Pospisil against Coric Borna. Pospisil filled in for Peter Polansky when the Toronto native was scratched.
In the later match, the 48th-ranked Shapovalov dispatched his 181st-ranked opponent in one hour 50 minutes. Shapovalov broke Galovic four times and held serve throughout.
“I felt very comfortable playing on clay — I actually find that it is a surface that suits my game,” said Shapovalov. “It was a great way for me to begin this Davis Cup tie and I am happy to have gotten a point for my team.”
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — A federal judge has ordered Kansas’ top elections official to turn over a proposed changes to federal voting rights laws that he took to a meeting with President Donald Trump.
After privately examining the documents, U.S. Magistrate James O’Hara ruled Monday that parts of documents from Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach are “unquestionably relevant” to a lawsuit challenging a state law requiring voters provide proof of their U.S. citizenship when registering.
The order also instructs Kobach to produce a related internal document about proposed changes to the National Voter Registration Act. The ruling allowed him to redact parts of the plan that did not involve the voting rights issues.
An Associated Press photo of that November meeting showed Kobach holding a paper outlining homeland security issues.
Mohammed bin Salman’s lessons for Bangladesh
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Job is not completed yet: COAS tells officers
QUETTA: General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), said Pakistan was on a positive trajectory of peace and stability due to great sacrifices of security forces and the nation.
"The job is not completed yet and we have to carry forward the gains towards enduring peace," General Bajwa while speaking to officers and faculty of Command and Staff Collage in Quetta on Wednesday.
Acknowledging and hailing contributions and performance of young officers in the operations COAS advised them to continue excelling in profession.
Later, COAS visited Headquarters Southern Command, Quetta where he was briefed about the progress of border fencing along the Balochistan portion of Pak-Afghan border, Quetta Safe City Project and ‘Khushal Balochistan’ initiative.
The army chief expressed his satisfaction on progress of the socio-economic and security initiatives.
The week before Alabama's first game he swapped positions with Ross Pierschbacher and was installed at center. Then, he dealt with a revolving door at right guard, where four different players started -- Pierschbacher, Lester Cotton, Alphonse Taylor and Korren Kirven.
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Over 10 years since she first starred on MTV's reality series The Hills, Heidi Montag shares her side of some of the past decade's most headline-worthy stories (Plastic surgery! Fights with friends! Music videos!) and reflects on the changes marriage, motherhood and maturity have brought.
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SAN FRANCISCO (KRON)– Senator Dianne Feinstein issued a statement following a shooting at a UPS center in San Francisco.
There was a total of six victims, and three were reported dead including the gunman.
A UPS spokesperson confirmed that the shooter was an employee of the company and was wearing a uniform at the time of the incident.
I was heartbroken to learn that yet another senseless act of gun violence has marred our wonderful City. My heart goes out to the victims and their families, and to everyone affected by this despicable act. I can’t help but recall the 101 California Street shooting in 1993, when eight people lost their lives. Violence is never the answer, but the continuing scourge of gun violence is particularly disheartening. As we learn more details of this shooting, I’m hopeful that we can take away lessons to help prevent these acts from occurring in the future. We must do more to address the underlying roots of these tragic events.
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NASHVILLE (AP) — Police have arrested 20 people in a protest that blocked a street near the Tennessee Capitol as they called for gun control, changes to the military system and other social justice measures.
The Tennessee Poor People's Campaign protest Tuesday happened a few blocks from where President Donald Trump spoke several hours later in Nashville. The protest was similar to ones the group held the last two weeks near the Capitol.
Several people lay down in the roadway as city police surrounded them, telling them on a megaphone that they would be arrested if they didn't stop blocking the road. The group read off demands to help poor people.
Metro Nashville Police spokesman Don Aaron said the 20 protesters were given citations for obstructing.
Northwest Iowa voters in State Senate District 3 head for the polls Tuesday to elect a new state senator.
Republican Jim Carlin of Sioux City and Democrat Todd Wendt of Le Mars are the candidates for the seat representing Plymouth and part of Woodbury County.
Woodbury County Auditor Pat Gill says there have been many requests for absentee ballots for the special election:
OC…..will vote. :16
Plymouth County officials say they had 726 absentee requests with 562 returned as of early Monday afternoon.
Gill reminds voters that since it is a state election, you must vote in your own precinct:
OC………till 9pm. :11
Gill says many Sioux City residents are not eligible to vote in the election though:
OC…..is not. :08
The special election is to fill the remaining year of former Senator Bill Anderson’s term.
WASHINGTON – Police and fire officials say a guest at a Washington hotel died after falling into a boiler shaft on the roof and plunging 10 floors to the basement.
D.C. police spokesman Rachel Schaerr tells The Washington Post 23-year-old John Leonard of Herndon, Virginia, fell around 2:30 a.m. Sunday at the 9-story Dupont Circle Hotel. Authorities say he had gone to the roof with someone else, possibly his girlfriend.
Schaerr says Leonard went to the roof to get a good view of the city.
A spokesman for the D.C. Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department said crews that specialize in confined-space rescues recovered Leonard’s body.
A manager at the Dupont Circle Hotel called the incident “a tragic accident” in a prepared statement. He did not offer more details.
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Nissan is in their seventh year as a sponsor of the Heisman Trophy and the latest commercial from the partnership is one of their best yet.
The ad campaign revolves around the "Heisman House," a fictional house that shows what it might be like if former Heisman winners all lived under the same roof.
In the latest installment, several former Heisman winners, including Tim Tebow, are going to a Halloween party. Tebow is dressed as a Jedi and is under the impression the entire group is going as "Star Wars" characters, but when the rest of the group comes out, he soon realizes the joke is on him.
The rest of the group is dressed as different stages of Tebow's athletic career, except for Derrick Henry, who is not Tebow. He is a baseball player.
Edmonton police say a body found at the scene of an apartment fire on Wednesday afternoon is being treated as a suspicious death.
The fire, which was spotted by police officers who noticed smoke as they drove by the building and alerted the tenants, broke out at about 3:30 p.m. (in the area of 117 Avenue and 80 Street).
The body of an unidentified male was found in one of the units a short time later.
Arson unit investigators have deemed the fire suspicious but there was no immediate word on the cause.
Homicide detectives have now taken over the investigation into the death.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police or Crime Stoppers.
CLEARWATER, B.C. — Grief counsellors are at an elementary school in British Columbia’s southern Interior to help students, staff and parents deal with the death of a Grade 3 youngster.
The principal of Raft River Elementary in Clearwater, north of Kamloops, says in a post on the school’s website that the boy died Tuesday after being hit by a vehicle.
Lori Bradstock says nothing was shared with students in the hours after the death because RCMP were still trying to notify family members.
RCMP in Clearwater and the coroner confirm the boy was on his bike when the accident occurred, but no other details are being released.
Sgt. Grant Simpson says charges are not being considered.
Bradstock says counsellors will support students who were given the news Wednesday morning, and the counselling team will also offer guidance to parents if they need help discussing the death with their children.
Russia and the United States can each bring advantages to the Mideast peace negotiating table, but neither is likely to solve all the issues without the other's cooperation.
Liberia’s Central Bank Governor, Milton Weeks, has resigned midway through his five-year term, the president’s office said.
President George Weah had received and accepted Weeks’ resignation and a successor would be appointed shortly, it said late on Tuesday in a statement that gave no further details.
Weeks was appointed by former president Ellen Johnson Sirleaf in April 2016.
Former soccer star Weah, who took the helm of the West African nation in January, has said he inherited a broken economy and government, and a currency in free fall.
WASHINGTON — The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund has approved a three-year, $50 billion stand-by arrangement for Argentina.
The IMF says Wednesday’s decision allows Argentine authorities to immediately receive $15 billion, and that half of that amount will be used for budget support. The remaining $35 billion will be available over the duration of the arrangement, subject to quarterly reviews.
President Mauricio Macri announced in May that his government was seeking a financing deal with the IMF following a sharp devaluation of Argentina’s currency and a tough global economic outlook.
That decision rekindled bad memories for Argentines who blame the IMF’s austerity policies then for the country’s worst economic crisis in 2001.
Chandler is questionable for Saturday's game against the Warriors due to an illness, Harrison Wind of BSNDenver.com reports.
Chandler, who was initially listed as probable for Saturday's game, has been downgraded to questionable after being unable to participate in the Nuggets' morning shootaround. He missed a pair of games last week due to an illness, and while he was able to play 34 minutes against the Thunder on Friday, the 30-year-old has apparently been receiving treatment since. His status should clear up closer to tipoff.
‘Italy a dream for Diawara’
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Amadou Diawara’s agents says it would be “a dream” for the Napoli midfielder to represent Italy.
The 19-year-old was born in Guinea, but hasn’t played for the country and is in the process of acquiring Italian citizenship.
Azzurri CT Giampiero Ventura has confirmed that he’d be interested in calling Diawara, and it appears the feeling is mutual.
“It would be a dream,” the player’s agent, Daniele Piraino, told Tuttomercatoweb.
“He’s honoured by the attention of Ventura and now we’ll see what will happen, also on a personal level.”
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Law360 (February 2, 2018, 5:55 PM EST) -- The federal government and the Estom Yumeka Maidu Tribe of the Enterprise Rancheria told the Ninth Circuit on Thursday that a recent D.C. Circuit decision backs their efforts to defeat a challenge to the tribe’s proposed casino.
The U.S. Department of the Interior and the tribe are fighting citizens groups as they look to hold onto a lower-court win greenlighting the project. On Thursday, they both sent letters to the Ninth Circuit saying that in a similar tribal-casino case involving the North Fork Rancheria of Mono...
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Mirror, mirror on the wall, who's the coolest one of all? On Sunday night (August 13), it was a three-way tie between Louis Tomlinson, Bebe Rexha, and Digital Farm Animals, who closed out the 2017 Teen Choice Awards with "Back to You." Their new collaboration marks Tomlinson's second solo venture since One Direction's hiatus began last year.
Their flawless performance began with Bebe doing what Bebe does best: hitting every high note while serving look after look. Plus, all the mirrors onstage will have you seeing double.
This performance was merely the cherry on top of Tomlinson's "sooooo sick" — his words, not mine — night. He was nominated three times and ultimately took home the Choice Collaboration award for "Just Hold On," his song with Steve Aoki. A "very honest" album is also in the works, so expect more awesome things from Tomlinson in the near future.
Philippine troops foil IS-linked attempt to attack town
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A Philippine army commander says government forces have foiled an attempt by a few dozen Muslim militants aligned with the Islamic State group to attack a small southern town in fighting that left four gunmen dead.
Army Lt. Col. Harold Cabunoc says troops clashed with 30 to 40 militants Tuesday and drove them away from the small farming community of Mopac where they planned to launch an attack on the town hall of Datu Paglas town about a half kilometer (quarter mile) away.
Cabunoc said Wednesday the militants from the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters led by Solaiman Tudon occupied several abandoned houses in Mopac, where he used to live, over the weekend but his family and other villagers asked the gunmen to leave.
Troops later clashed with the militants.
MOUNT STERLING, Ohio (AP) — Authorities say a former mayor and a current administrative assistant for an Ohio village have been indicted on charges of theft in office.
A statement from Ohio Auditor Dave Yost said the indictments unsealed Monday charge former Mount Sterling Mayor Charles Neff and current administrative assistant Bonnie Liff each with two counts of theft in office. The charges relate to allegations of allowing funds to be cashed out for vacation and sick leave. Neff also was indicted on falsification and dereliction-of-duty counts.
Numerous calls Monday to phone numbers for Neff and Liff were met with busy signals. Court records don’t list attorneys for them.
The indictments follow similar ones against a former administrator and a former fiscal officer for the village about 25 miles (40 kilometers) south of Columbus.
KARAK: Two persons were killed when a motorcycle rammed into an electricity pole in Laghari Rajabkhel area in Takht-e-Nusrati tehsil here on Tuesday.Police sources said that two cousins identified as Zeeshan and Shahzaib were killed when their motorcycle rammed into an electricity pole apparently due to over-speeding. As a result, both of them died on the spot.
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RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN/WNCT) — An ECU student found dead in Falls Lake in August drowned while presumably impaired by marijuana and LSD, according to an autopsy released Monday.
The medical examiner ruled the death of Annalisa Christine Schulze, 19, an accident.
Schulze’s body was found fully clothed in the lake after it was spotted by two men riding ATVs.
Schulze had planned to meet friends camp at the lake that weekend, and authorities found her campsite nearby, officials said.
Schulze attended ECU starting in the fall of 2016 and was enrolled at the university during the spring semester as well, the school confirmed. She was majoring in sociology.
EARLIER: ECU student’s body found with laceration in lake in Wake County
April 19 General Motors Co said on Wednesday that it is ceasing its Venezuelan operations after its assets in the country were seized by public authorities.
"Yesterday, GMV's plant was unexpectedly taken by the public authorities, preventing normal operations. In addition, other assets of the company, such as vehicles, have been illegally taken from its facilities," GM unit General Motors Venezolana (GMV) said in an emailed statement.
GM will continue to provide aftermarket service and parts for its customers through its dealers, it added. (Reporting by Ismail Shakil in Bengaluru; Editing by Sandra Maler)
Gordon (back) remains questionable to play Saturday against Cleveland, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Gordon was held out of Thursday's game against the Spurs after leaving Tuesday's game with soreness in his back. The guard acknowledged that he's now battling spasms, and it's unclear if he'll be available for the Rockets in Cleveland on Saturday. "I think it's a minor thing," Gordon said. "It occurred during the game and got worse and worse. I felt it before the game, but I didn't think it was that bad. I didn't think it was bad enough not to play. I'm not sure (about playing Saturday in Cleveland). I'm taking it day-by-day. I'm getting better."
HOUSTON, Oct 5 (Reuters) - Anadarko Petroleum Corp said on Thursday it is shutting in production at two U.S. Gulf of Mexico platforms ahead of Tropical Storm Nate.
The company said it has removed all staff and shut oil and natural gas production at the Horn Mountain platform and would do the same at the Marlin platform on Friday. Non-essential personnel are being removed from the company's Constitution, Holstein, Lucius and Marco Polo platforms as well.
Nate is forecast to enter the Gulf and strengthen into a hurricane before making landfall early on Sunday around Louisiana, near several major refineries. (Reporting by Ernest Scheyder; editing by Grant McCool)
Dec 12 (Reuters) - Shenzhen Stock Exchange :
* FILING SHOWS BLOCK TRADE OF MEINIAN ONEHEALTH HEALTHCARE HOLDINGS CO LTD'S 35.0 MILLION SHARES INVOLVING 647.5 MILLION YUAN ($97.85 million) ON DEC 12 Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2grA0v1 Further company coverage: ($1 = 6.6174 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — Josey Jewell of Iowa has won the Lott IMPACT Trophy as the college defensive player having the biggest influence on his team.
The other finalists were Micah Kiser of Virginia, Harrison Phillips of Stanford and Minkah Fitzpatrick of Alabama.
Jewell received the award Sunday night from Ronnie Lott at the Pacific Club in Newport Beach. It goes to a player with strong academic work, community involvement and team leadership.
The senior linebacker from Decorah, Iowa, had 136 tackles, 13.5 tackles for losses and 11 passes broken up this season. He was an All-Big Ten selection and also was an academic All-Big Ten selection, with a 3.0 GPA as an environmental studies major.
Iowa will receive $25,000 for its general scholarship fund.
The Hawkeyes play Boston College in the Pinstripe Bowl on Dec. 27.
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ST. PETERSBURG, Russia — Australian Open champion Caroline Wozniacki’s lost to Daria Kasatkina 7-6 (2), 6-3 in the quarterfinals of the St. Petersburg Ladies Trophy on Friday.
Kasatkina came back from a break down to win the first set in a tiebreaker before speeding to a 3-0 lead over the top-ranked Wozniacki in the second set.
The eighth-seeded Kasatkina, the last Russian left in the draw, will face France’s Kristina Mladenovic in Saturday’s semifinals. Mladenovic defeated Katerina Siniakova 6-4, 6-3.
Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic continued her strong wild-card run with a 6-0, 6-2 win over French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko.
Kvitova’s will face Julia Goerges of Germany, who defeated Russian qualifier Elena Rybakina 6-3, 6-3.
Air China Limited reported (14-Jun-2017) the following traffic highlights for May-2017:
Passengers: 8.2 million, +3.9% year-on-year; Domestic: 6.9 million, +5.0%; International: 1.0 million, -0.5%; Regional: 351,200, -3.7%;
Passenger load factor: 78.7%, +0.9ppt; Domestic: 81.7%, +0.3ppt; International: 74.5%, +1.8ppts; Regional: 73.3%, +2.5ppts;
Cargo: 153,789 tonnes, +5.1%; Domestic: 85,646 tonnes, -0.6%; International: 61,318 tonnes, +14.8%; Regional: 6825 tonnes, +1.7%;
Cargo load factor: 58.8%, +4.0ppts; Domestic: 40.9%, -3.8ppts; International: 67.3%, +7.9ppts; Regional: 41.7%, +0.9ppt. [more - original PR - Chinese]
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CHICAGO -- This month every year, they line up for a movie that came out 70 years ago. The holiday double feature classic of "It's a Wonderful Life" and "White Christmas" has been playing at The Music Box Theatre every December for 35 years.
The special sing-along show has become a family tradition for many people who buy tickets months in advance.
It's not just the showing of two classics, but the nostalgia of returning to a theater many went to as kids.
The Music Box is one of just a handful of old theaters in Chicago that's still equipped to run film reels along with digital movies. The theater was built in 1929 and much of it remains the same today.
The songs, nor the show ever changes...and that's the point. The audience with their jingle bells, twinkle lights and fake snow are as big of a part of the show as the movie itself.
For showtimes and tickets, go to musicboxtheatre.com.
April 29, 1963 - Six naval divers from the Royal Canadian Navy base at Esquimalt equipped with special deep-water scuba gear took over the search today for the bodies of six of eight persons, including five members of the Dick Parmley family of Penticton at the scene of Saturday's tragic collision of two light airplanes at Skaha Lake, three miles south of Penticton. Shortly before Herald press time the divers brought ashore one engine from the wreckage of the twin - engine Aero Commander which was in collision with a Cessna 140 piloted by Ed Lewko of Penticton at five p.m. Saturday.
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Santana's .151/.301/.288 line through his first 93 plate appearances does not accurately reflect how he's hitting the ball, the Phillies' official site reports.
According to Statcast's expected batting average stat (which uses the Hit Probability of each batted ball), Santana deserves a batting average of .277. The 126-point gap between his actual and expected batting average is easily the largest in the majors, 28 points larger than the next most unlucky player (minimum 50 at-bats). His 51.6-percent hard-hit rate (according to Statcast) is ninth among qualified hitters, yet he's hitting just .233 on hard-hit balls, well below the league average of .512. Santana doesn't really need to do anything new to turn his lousy start around. He's already walking more than he's striking out, so once the batted balls start finding holes in the defense, his numbers should look quite good.
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If you missed it on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Kate Upton has been revealed to be the next Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue cover model. This will be Upton’s third time gracing the cover and puts her on track to possibly catch Elle Macpherson’s record five covers. Instead of revealing the cover via a special like last year, Kimmel was given the honor. The host had a little fun with the reveal, offering up a few joke covers before showing off the real things.
Upton will be featured on a trio of covers and won’t be wearing much on any of them. Kimmel makes fun of this a bit, pointing out that Upton looks like she is wearing a wrecked hammock as opposed to a true swimsuit. Upton also says that hand placement was very important throughout the shoot.
The Rams made some of the biggest splashes during the offseason, wheeling and dealing a number of major trades.
In one of their moves, the Rams acquired cornerback Marcus Peters from the Chiefs. The controversial defensive back was selected 18th overall in the 2015 NFL Draft, and has racked up 151 tackles with 19 interceptions in three seasons.
Before Peters has even played a game for them, the Rams announced Tuesday they have picked up the fifth year on his contract. The team also picked up running back Todd Gurley's fifth-year option.
Gurley, selected 10th overall in the 2015 NFL Draft, had over 2,000 yards from scrimmage last season with 19 total touchdowns. He established himself as one of the league's elite every-down running backs and should continue to find success in the Rams' young, growing offense.
With Peters and Gurley locked up for at least two more seasons, the Rams have stalwarts on both sides of the ball to help lead them to further playoff success.
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(CNN) With a list of clients and collaborators that reads like a who's who of fashion, Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott are two of the most in-demand photographers working today.
Known for their hyper-saturated, digitally manipulated images, the duo -- who go by simply Mert and Marcus -- have shot high-profile editorials for Vogue, W and Interview, and collaborated with the likes of Givenchy, Gucci and Calvin Klein on provocative ad campaigns.
Their work, according to the photographers, is fantastical and complex, incorporating elements of strength, beauty, darkness and vulnerability to a glamorous effect.
"It represents our way of seeing fantasy now, or our way of seeing the dark side, our way of seeing glamour, our way of seeing youth," Alas told CNN Style host Derek Blasberg.
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Mahesh Nandurkar of CLSA said analysis of agri stress indicates that Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Haryana may follow up with farm loan waivers, taking the total farm loan waivers to about USD 28 billion from USD 10 billion.
Assuming these are staggered over five years, the annual rise in consolidated fiscal deficit works out to 25 bps of GDP. Else, other developmental expenditure would be compromised, potentially softening a capex cycle upturn, he added.
He feels this would dampen investor sentiment on PSU banks and NBFCs. Among the rural plays, top ideas are Mahindra and Mahindra and ITC
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) ambassador to Islamabad Hamad Obaid Al-Zaabi here Wednesday said that relations between the UAE and Pakistan were linked with the spirit of sincere brotherhood and historical ties which would grow in days ahead.
He made these remarks on the occasion of the UAE’s initiative to distribute food among the deserving sections of the society by utilizing services of the charity organizations in the holy month of Ramadan.
The envoy praised the “generous support provided by charitable organizations to the Pakistani people, and expressed appreciation to sincere brotherhood between the UAE and Pakistan linked by the historical ties between the two countries and the two brotherly peoples.”
The UAE embassy in Islamabad, he said, had launched the distribution of Ramadan food baskets, donated by Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Charitable and Humanitarian Establishment, to the needy families in Islamabad and Rawalpindi.—APP
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Ealy (shoulder) is listed as out for Sunday's game against the Browns.
Ealy has been inconsistent this year and hasn't logged enough tackles to be a viable IDP threat. However, against the Jags in Week 4 he blocked four passes and recorded an interception, earning him a solid fantasy day. Regardless, that outing was an anomaly and shouldn't be used to project long-term value.
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — New York Jets wide receiver Jermaine Kearse and left tackle Kelvin Beachum say the NFL's new national anthem policy is "disappointing" and team owners are "missing the point."
NFL owners voted last Wednesday to require players to stand for the anthem or stay in the locker room. Teams will be fined if players don't stand. Some players have been kneeling during the playing of "The Star-Spangled Banner" before games the last two seasons to protest police brutality and racial inequality.
Jets acting owner Christopher Johnson said shortly after the league announced the policy that he will not punish his players for any peaceful protests — and would pay any potential fines incurred by the team as a result of his players' actions.
Kearse says he wishes other NFL owners would be more like Johnson by supporting their players and having conversations with them.
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Whether you're looking for permanent employment or a seasonal gig around the holidays, CareerBuilder's latest forecast predicts an uptick in both jobs and pay.
Between August and September, CareerBuilder surveyed more than 2,250 hiring managers and human resource professionals as well as 3,700 full-time workers.
About 43 percent of employers plan to hire full-time, permanent employees in the fourth quarter, up from 34 percent in 2016, and 73 percent plan to increase wages.
Target is one employer increasing wages. Last week, the big-box chain announced it was raising pay to $15 an hour.
Suzuki's Alex Rins is a doubt for the Argentina MotoGP after sustaining a minor fracture of his right ankle.
Rookie Rins finished ninth in his first race in the premier class in Qatar last weekend, but could sit out the second round of the season following an accident on a motocross bike.
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The good news for the 21-year-old Spaniard is he does not require surgery after sustaining a small break of the talus bone while training.
Rins will be examined next Monday to ascertain whether he will be able to travel to Argentina.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is visibly under renovation during President Donald Trump’s one-day return to Washington.
Trump’s Monday in the nation’s capital is a bit of a break from a break. He’s been on a 17-day working vacation, mostly at his golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey. He also is planning to spend time in New York City.
With the Oval Office and other parts of the historic building undergoing upgrades, Trump will work mostly in the Treaty Room. That’s in the residential area of the White House, which is not under construction.
Upgrades include replacing a 27-year-old heating and cooling system. The Oval Office, the president’s usual work space, has been emptied out, exposing ornate wood floors.
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Ahead of Game 1 against the Pacers, LeBron James warmed up in a pair of LeBron 14s. When he came out of the locker room for layup lines and the starting lineup, though, he had different sneakers on. Quietly, without any fanfare, he strapped up the Zoom Solider XI for the first time.
The Soldiers return without laces for the second straight season. This time around Nike put four straps on the sneaker, replacing the three straps that were featured on last year’s silhouette. Bron’s pair included a suede toebox and mesh upper as well as Nike Zoom technology.
There’s no official release, pricing or tech info on the new Soldiers yet. Keep it locked for when that becomes available.
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Undefeated Mexican prospect Eduardo ‘Rocky’ Hernandez scored an easy win over experienced Venezuelan Rafael ‘Potro’ Hernandez to remain WBC Youth super featherweight champion on Saturday night at the Palenque de la Feria del Caballo in Texcoco, Mexico State. Hernandez sent Hernandez to the canvas four times before the bout was stopped in round four. Hernandez, 20, has become a serious prospect in Mexican boxing to become world champion
Former world champion Rodrigo ‘Gato’ Guerrero became the new FECOMBOX super bantamweight beltholder when he defeated Salvador ‘Pelón’ Juarez over ten exciting rounds. Scores were 97-94, 96-94 for Guerrero, 96-94 for Juarez.
Unbeaten Mexican Olympian Juan Pablo ‘Pivi’ Romero knocked out Luis ‘The Crash’ Acuña in five rounds.
The Football Association has confirmed it is seeking information from both Manchester clubs following a reported incident in the Old Trafford tunnel after Sunday's derby.
Players and officials from both clubs are said to have been involved, but referee Michael Oliver did not witness the incident and has not filed a report.
This bust-up in the tunnel at Old Trafford today. It wasn't handbags: Mikel Arteta was left with blood pouring down face. Bottles as well as punches thrown. Romelu Lukaku prominently involved, according to witnesses. — Daniel Taylor (@DTguardian) December 10, 2017
Manchester City ultimately edged their rivals United 2-1 courtesy of goals from David Silva and Nicolas Otamendi, stretching their lead at the top the Premier League to 11 points.
It also meant Pep Guardiola's side became the first to win 14 consecutive top-flight games in a single season.
On Sunday June 4, 2017, after a long illness, Dorothy J. Burke, 86, surrounded by her loving family transitioned to be with God. She is survived by her devoted husband of 63 years, Kenyon C. Burke, two sons; Gregory P. Burke (Solange) and Steven A. Burke (Robin) and a grandson Clinton R. Burke.
While living in Maplewood, Dorothy was an active member of St. George’s Episcopal Church where she severed faithfully on several ministries.
She was a passionate Program Administrator for the South Mountain YMCA. An avid reader, she also volunteered as a librarian for the Maplewood-South Orange School System. A Funeral service and interment was held in Virginia
NIOBRARA, Neb. (AP) _ Authorities say a Crofton man has been fatally injured in a Knox County crash.
The Norfolk Daily News reports that the accident occurred early Monday morning on Nebraska Highway 12. The Nebraska State Patrol says 55-year-old Kevin Jones was headed east when he lost control of his vehicle. It rolled down an embankment and landed on its top.
The patrol says Jones was pronounced dead on arrival at a hospital in Yankton, South Dakota.
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The crash, which occurred on Hesperia Road near Green Tree Boulevard, was reported just after 2:15 p.m. While an extrication was initially requested, Victorville Sheriff's Station Deputy Jeff Dean said it ultimately wasn't required, but one of the drivers involved was taken to a local hospital. Dean said the crash occurred as a woman in a silver Chrysler PT Cruiser was headed north on Hesperia Road.
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AS reveal that the Gunners are interested in Cristian Pavon of Boca Juniors, who made a few appearances in the tournament.
The youngster is also liked by Inter, Juventus and Barcelona, as well as Paris Saint-Germain.
The 22-year-old showed that he can play very well on the wing, and that the North Londoners were watching.
In fact, AS go as far as to say that Arsenal are “in love” with Pavon, and that Unai Emery sees him as being part of the Gunners’ future.
The youngster has a release clause in his deal, one worth €30 million. He is contracted with the Xeneizes until 2022.
Reports at the beginning of the World Cup indicated that Lionel Messi wanted Pavon to join Barcelona.
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, who have admired the young Albiceleste star’s creativity - he has made 17 assists this season for Boca, scoring seven times.
ZANESVILLE, Ohio- Zanesville Fire Department responded to a house fire on December 11th.
ZFD received a call around 7:30 P.M. to 1387 Sharon Avenue. Zanesville Fire Chief Eric Waltemire said at this time are unsure of what caused the fire. The report was for a basement fire. It extended into the second and third floor. The fire took about 30 minutes for ZFD to get under control.
“Right now, I would say the house is probably a total loss.I’d say quite a bit of structural damage to it,” said Chief Waltemire.
There were no injuries and the fire is still under investigation at this time. That part of Sharon Avenue was closed for over an hour.
Todd Bol, Creator and Executive Director of littlefreelibrary.org, the global sensation that now has registered more than 65,000 lending library boxes, is coming with his wife Susan on Saturday June 9 and Sunday, June 10 to spend the day in the Litchfield Hills with Rose Buckens and Jo Ann Jaacks since the two women are now official partners with littlefreelibrary.org. The group will be making approximately 19 stops at various little free libraries they have installed, including several in Woodbury: one inside New Morning Market, one at a private home with a preteen as the Steward, boxes on nature trails that were built by boy scouts, and the shelving unit at Charcoal Chef whose owner began stocking free books for customers the same year that Todd Bol built his first little free library. For details, or to stay in touch with Rose Buckens and Jo Ann Jaacks during the tour, Rose Buckens can be reached at 203-770-4156 and Jo Ann Jaacks at 860-459-9474. less
Carmelo and La La Anthony Separated
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Mexico officials: 3 missing film students believed slain
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Authorities in the western Mexico state of Jalisco say they believe three film students missing since last month were killed and dissolved in acid.
The Jalisco Attorney General's Office says two men have been arrested and there are arrest orders for four others in the case.
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The students were abducted March 19 on the outskirts of Guadalajara after working on a film project for school at a location that was apparently being watched by members of the Jalisco New Generation cartel.
Authorities said at a news conference Monday that the students were taken to another location where one was beaten to death. Then the other two were killed.
Prosecutors say the bodies were taken to a third location, where investigators believe they were dissolved in sulfuric acid.
Mass protests broke out Saturday over the Spanish government’s plan...
Catalonia declared independence from Spain on Friday in a historic vote for secession that Madrid has vowed to quash.
The move was approved by the region’s parliament in a closed-door vote with 70 votes in favor, 10 against and two abstentions.
Dozens of opposition Catalan lawmakers boycotted the vote.
Spain’s Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy urged peace across the country — as the Spanish Senate in Madrid prepared to approve government proposals to take direct control of Catalonia.
“I call on all Spaniards to remain calm. The rule of law will restore legality to Catalonia,” Rajoy tweeted.
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ARLINGTON, VA -- A man with a rifle opened fire Wednesday morning on Republican members of Congress practicing for a charity baseball game.
CARLSBAD, Calif. — Guests can now take a splash in the ocean without ever getting wet and become a shark explorer at SEA LIFE aquarium’s two newest exhibits: Sea at Night and Shark Mission! Open just in time for spring break, both exhibits allow guests to learn about marine life in a fun and interactive way.
Sea at Night invites guests to jump, leap and “splash” into simulated bioluminescent waves that react to their footsteps. The reaction created by the guests’ movements demonstrates the effect of a glowing tide similar to ones often seen along the Pacific coastline.
Shark Mission allows kids to come face to fin with six different species of sharks and rays on three giant touch screens. Young explorers can learn about anatomy, conservation and other cool facts through interactive activities and games. Guests can also hold a shark’s tooth, learn about shark skin and eggs, plus step into a shark cage.
Sioux City Community School Board members will be asked to approve a $120,000 purchase Monday night.
The district would like to purchase a house at 1920 Nebraska St. to demolish it in order to make room for a new Hunt Elementary building.
The house is currently owned by Jesus Diaz Castalan.
The district says the price includes relocation and moving expenses.
On February 11, at 11:45 p.m, Cheyenne Police officers responded to a robbery at the Kum N Go at 3354 E. Lincolnway. The suspect, later identified as Paul Reynolds, 23, of Cheyenne, demanded money from the clerk at the store and then ran from the business.
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Update: 4:06PM EXPECT wet weather patterns recently experienced around the country to persist until tomorrow, the Fiji Meteorological Services predicts. According to a weather bulletin issued by the National Weather Forecasting Centre in Nadi after 10am today, an active trough of low pressure is gradually moving westwards over the rest of the group.
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Komatsu Newberry held its supplier conference downtown with more than 100 suppliers coming to Newberry. General manager Don Russell told the crowd that business was good and Komatsu Newberry was growing.
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On any given Sunday, any team can win or lose in the NFL. Through the first four weeks of the 2017 season, that hasn't applied to the undefeated Chiefs or the winless Giants, Chargers, Browns or 49ers.
There have been some big surpise results, and those should only continue in Week 5. With the Falcons, Saints, Redskins and Broncos on a bye, the optimistic would say there are two fewer games to get wrong this week. Alas, that also means there are two fewer ways to be right.
Even without those four teams, the schedule doesn't lack for marquee matchups.
Week 5 betting lines are courtesy of Bovada.
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Louisville received a visit on Sunday from big man Steven Enoch, who is transferring after two seasons of playing for Connecticut. The 6-foot-11, 260-pound Enoch averaged just 3.4 points and 2.3 rebounds as a sophomore this past season.
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PARIS Paris St Germain could face sanctions after the French League (LFP) said that its disciplinary commission would study damage caused by their fans at Saturday's League Cup final against Monaco in Lyon.
Pictures of the Parc OL stadium showed that seats had been ripped up and the LFP blamed the PSG supporters.
"The LFP firmly condemns the behaviour of a section of the PSG fans at Parc OL," the LFP said in a statement on Sunday.
PSG won the game 4-1 to clinch their fourth successive League Cup title.
"As soon as next Thursday, the LFP's disciplinary commission will look into the case," the statement added.
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“Deneece is a collaborator, a leader and she inspires everyone around her,” said Chamber President Lane Beattie. “What she has done with Salt Lake Community College has been phenomenal. She’s not only helping create the workforce of today, but she’s helping shape the workforce of tomorrow.”
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Local pianist composer Katie Tall recently released her debut solo album, "Blind Opening" and is throwing a CD Release Party on Sunday, February 18 from 6-8pm at Rory's Tavern. Tickets are $10 at the door – that gets you a free download of the album and a $5 discount bar tab. Featuring special guests Jonathan Montgomery, writer and poet, and Katherine Dudney, cellist and songwriter. More information at katietall.com #BlindOpening
Child Actor Griffin Gluck High School's Great But ... I'm Making HUGE TV Money!!!
Child Actor Griffin Gluck Hauls in $60k for Role on 'American Vandal'
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Child actor Griffin Gluck is growing up and cashing checks ... scoring a sweet contract to play a high schooler on Netflix's new true crime satire, "American Vandal."
Griffin -- known for playing family son roles on movies like "Just Go With It" and "Why Him?" and the TV show "Private Practice" -- landed the series regular role of Sam on the upcoming mockumentary ... at a rate of $7,500 per episode.
Gluck's in all 8 eps ... so that comes out to $60k. Not bad for a 16-year-old.
It gets better -- if 'American Vandal' gets picked up for a second season, he gets a pay hike -- $10k an ep ... and $12,500 if there's a season 3.
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DES MOINES, Iowa -- Police are investigating a drive-by shooting that took place on Monday evening in Des Moines.
At approximately 5:15, police received an initial report of someone in a car firing at another vehicle near 2nd and University. A few minutes later, one person arrived at Mercy Hospital with a gunshot wound.
Police say two cars pulled up next to each other at a stoplight and began firing into each other's cars. The suspect vehicle then took off heading northbound on 2nd Avenue.
Police found shell casings from at least two guns at the scene.
The victim's name has not yet been released, but officials do not believe the injuries are life-threatening.
This is an ongoing investigation.
Earlier in the day, a drive-by shooting was reported near 38th Street and Aurora Avenue.
An Egyptian plane carrying medical donation has today landed Adan Adde International Airport. The five-tone medicine was meant to help serve the victims of October 14 explosion that happened at Zoobe in Mogadishu.
The donation was delivered to the governor of Banadir who is also the mayor of Mogadishu Mr Thabit Abdi Mohamed and other leaders who welcomed the Egyptian delegation.
Mr. Thabit said that the medicine will be distributed to main hospitals in Mogadishu to serve well the current inpatients and have enough medical stock for future use so that in case of any incident like ones experienced before, there will be no shortage of drugs in those hospitals.
Later, the plane carried 20 patients who were injured in the 14th October incident for medical treatment in Egypt.
Families and relatives of those patients thanked Egypt for the help.
Montreal Canadiens forward Jonathan Drouin left the game early in the second period Saturday afternoon after being hit by a slapshot from teammate Karl Alzner.
Drouin, who was hit in the upper body, was reportedly taken to hospital for X-rays.
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He appeared to be in considerable pain when he left the ice.
The 22-year-old has seven goals and 19 assists in 47 games this season.
The Canadiens tweeted that Drouin would not return to the game with an upper-body injury.
Seemingly unabashed after North Korea's warning last week of an imminent "thermonuclear war," Vice President Mike Pence once again engaged in saber-rattling against the country on a surprise visit to the demilitarized zone between North and South Korea on Monday. "[W]e have plenty of reason to be frightened of Donald Trump's 'America First' foreign policy, which doesn't serve Americans, much less anyone else around the world."
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LONDON (AP) — Former "Doctor Who" star David Tennant has accepted an apology and damages from Rupert Murdoch's newspaper company over phone hacking by a now-defunct tabloid.
Tennant is one of six people whose claims against News Group Newspapers were settled Tuesday at the High Court in London.
Lawyer Sara Mansoori said Tennant was "outraged and shocked by the invasions of his privacy by individuals working for or acting on behalf of the News of the World."
News Group lawyer Ben Silverstone said the firm offered sincere apologies. It is paying the claimants' legal costs and undisclosed damages.
Murdoch closed the tabloid News of the World in 2011 after revelations it had eavesdropped on the voicemails of celebrities, politicians and a 13-year-old murder victim.
Murdoch's company has paid out millions in compensation.
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On any given night there are around 48,000 homeless veterans in America, according to The Tri-State Veterans Community Project. To help decrease that number, they are partnering with 2x4's for Hope to build a tiny homes veterans village.
Their goal is to help homeless and at-risk veterans within the community get back on their feet. Officials said the project will be a community effort.
"This is not just our program, it is a community program," said Richard Elsenpeter, President and CEO of Tri-State Veterans Community Project. "It is something that we want the whole community to be behind and apart of. We do need help from the citizens, we need people from the business side, we need people from the industry side," said Elsenpeter.
All the 2 x 4's used to build the homes have inspiring messages on them with the idea that the house is built on love and whisper words of peace and encouragement. Organizers said they hope to have veterans start moving into the tiny homes within the next two years.
Peterson was called up from Triple-A Las Vegas on Wednesday, Matt Gelb of The Athletic Philadelphia reports.
Peterson will head to the major leagues after appearing in 23 games at Triple-A, posting a 3.45 ERA with 40 strikeouts across 28.2 innings. He figures to provide additional help out of the Mets' bullpen during his stint in the big leagues.
Police are looking for a man who attacked a woman and tried to rape her while she was out for a jog in Sonoma County on Sunday. The 24-year-old woman was jogging near the area of Norrbom Rd and the Sonoma Overlook trail at around 1:15 p.m. when the incident happened, according to Sonoma County Sheriff's Office.
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April 20 Zooplus AG:
* Sales increase by 24% in the first quarter of 2017
* Q1 sales 257 million euros ($275.66 million)
* Company confirms 2017 full-year sales forecast of at least 1,125 million euros Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9323 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
Thank you, Coun. Michael Vagnini for speaking on behalf of most of the population outside of the Sudbury core. You understand and hear what we feel, that we are deprived or forgotten with the amalgamation. Even if I’m not in your ward, thank you. More councillors should speak up about the lack of services and unreasonable raises in property taxes with less services. Money is not being properly managed.
Louise Mathieu
Sudbury
Carnival rides sit idle next to the Cathedral of the Cross A.O.H. Church of God Sunday, April 16, 2017. Under a beautiful blue sky this morning, members of Cathedral of the Cross A.O.H. Church of God arrived for Easter Sunday services thankful that a shooting incident the night before at a carnival wasn't worse.
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ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) – The business of the House is resuming a day after a rifle-wielding attacker opened fire on Republican lawmakers practicing for a charity baseball game.
The attack critically wounded House GOP Whip Steve Scalise of Louisiana and also injured Capitol police officers, and a current and former congressional aide. The assailant had nursed grievances against President Donald Trump and the GOP – and was shot by police and later died.
Votes were canceled in the House on Wednesday, but on Thursday they were taking place.
Scalise had been fielding balls at second base when he was shot and then dragged himself away from the infield in a trail of blood. The shooter was identified as James T. Hodgkinson, a 66-year-old home inspector from Illinois.
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UNITED NATIONS, Dec 11 (APP):More than 8 million people in war-torn Yemen are a step away from famine, the United Nations has warned.
Jamie McGoldrick, the UN Humanitarian Coordinator for Yemen, raised the alarm on Monday, adding that though a Saudi-led coalition blockade had been slightly eased, the situation in the Arab country remained dire.
“The continuing blockade of ports is limiting supplies of fuel, food and medicines; dramatically increasing the number of vulnerable people who need help,” he said in a statement.
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This website, set up by Somerset Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, is an invaluable source of information, news, and contacts relevant to carers of people with mental health conditions in Somerset. It includes much information about carers' assessments, support workers, support services and support groups. It also has information about dementia and links to Alzheimer's Society fliers and websites.
Sady Sharp and Brett Brown, Skidmore, announce the birth of a son, Archer Daniel, born Friday, January 26, 2018, at SSM Health St. Francis Hospital, Maryville.
He weighed eight pounds and six ounces and joins siblings, Zaydin, Chloe and Adelynn.
Maternal grandparents are Charmaine Cortner, St. Joseph, and Doug Sharp, Skidmore.
Paternal grandparents are Joe and Kaye Brown, Skidmore, and Kim Burson, Maryville.
Maternal great-grandmother is Mary Sharp, Skidmore.
Paternal great-grandparents are Marilyn Brown, Maryville, and Dale and Lorraine Burson, St. Joseph.
Turkish President Recept Tayyip Erdoğan has spoken about the possibility to organize another referendum on continuing the talks on EU accession.
The Turkish leader made such a statement on the next day following the referendum on expanding the presidential powers in the country, RFI reports, citing AFP.
“For 54 years, what did they make us do at the EU’s door? But we will act as our people want,” Erdoğan said, speaking at the presidential palace in Ankara.
“The EU is going to freeze the talks. Frankly speaking, this is not very important for us. Let them inform about their decision,” said the Turkish president, who—after the referendum—may hold power until 2029.
Earlier on Monday, Austrian FM Sebastian Kurz urged the EU to halt the talks on Turkey’s accession to the common European area.
Nokia 3310 is coming back! Nokia 3310 is coming back!
Nokia 3310 is one phone which people are were emotionally attached with and when smartphones took over, this was probably one of the only phones which people missed for a long time. The battery life of Nokia phones is still talked about because it was undisputedly the best. The phone, first introduced in 2000, is set to make a comeback at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2017 in Barcelona.
Here we bring two videos for you to proving that this was indeed the ‘strongest phone ever made’. In one of the videos, the phoen is put to a drop test from 900 feet and believe it or not, the phone was still able to recieve calls. In another video, two guys decided to slice the phone using a sword and guess what? Nothing happened to it!
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Unbeaten junior lightweight Michael Dutchover (8-0, 5 KOs) delivered an impressive performance in his main event debut Saturday night from the Doubletree Hotel in Orange, California. Dutchover, 20, thoroughly outboxed and outmaneuvered Ricardo Lopez (7-2-2, 6 KOs) to the tune of a one-sided unanimous decision win (scores: 59-55 all around).
Heavyweight Scott Alexander (14-2-2, 8 KOs) earned a fourth round TKO victory over Pedro Rodriguez (22-4, 18 KOs) in the co-feature. At the conclusion of the fourth, Rodriguez informed the ringside physician that he had sustained an injury to his right hand and was unable to continue. The injury resulted in Alexander winning by TKO.
Junior welterweight Luis Zarazua (8-0-1, 4 KOs) used a steady body attack to win by lopsided unanimous decision over Edgar Ivan Garcia (5-16-1, 1 KO). Scores: 60-53 twice, 59-54.
Super welterweight Anthony Franco (2-0) took a four round majority decision Derrik Clayton (1-2, 1 KO) Scores were 39-37 twice, 38-38.
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WDTN) — A man riding a motorcycle was killed in a three-vehicle crash in Clinton County.
The crash happened around 10:40 p.m. on Sunday on U.S. 68.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol says a car was stopped in the southbound lane of U.S. 68 waiting to turn into a private driveway.
Another vehicle going south on U.S. 68 hit the back of the car and caromed into the northbound lane.
The vehicle hit a motorcycle going north on U.S. 68. The driver of the motorcycle, Jerran Adkins, was pronounced dead at the scene.
A passenger on Adkins’ motorcycle, Jennifer Adkins, was taken by helicopter to Miami Valley Hospital with serious injuries.
OSP says neither Jerran or Jennifer Adkins was wearing a helmet.
The drivers of the car and the other vehicle were not injured in the crash.
The crash remains under investigation.
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What: Pickleball is a paddle sport played with a Wiffle Ball on a smaller court than tennis with rules close to ping-pong.
Invented by a couple in Bainbridge Island, Washington, in 1965 when they couldn’t find a shuttlecock to play badminton, they made paddles out of wood. The name comes from the pickle boat, the nickname given to the last fishing boat to return to the island every day.
Where and when: A free public exhibition at the Valley Country Club, Sugarloaf Twp., tonight at 6. Rain date is June 22.
People who try the game and like it can purchase special pickleball memberships at the club, which also are good for tennis and the driving range.
Police are searching for a 19-year-old man accused of throwing a puppy out of the third-floor window of a New Jersey home.
The Mercer County Prosecutor's office said in a statement that Anthony Matlock threw a four-month-old terrier named Dutchess out of a Trenton home during a domestic dispute Sept. 21. The dog landed in the basement of a vacant property next door.
Prosecutors say doctors performed surgery on the puppy to save her broken right leg.
Officials say the man's home contained 26 English and French bulldog puppies inside a cooler and two cages full of feces.
Police plan to charge the man with third-degree animal cruelty once he is found.
Alarming photos published online suggest the Chinese military is testing the Star Wars-style weapon, which uses electromagnetic force to fire projectiles at incredibly high speeds and across huge distances.
Tests of prototypes in the US show the projectiles, fired along charged rails, could hit speeds of Mach 7 - seven times the speed of sound - and have a range of 160km.
Beijing is thought to be very keen on the weapon because it offers the range of a missile but the speed of a cannon.
And new pictures show a ship at the Wuchang shipyard equipped with what appears to be a working railgun.
When it comes to naming the best city in the United States, everyone has their own opinion and their own way to measure. "Ask ten people and you'll get ten different answers," says real estate website RENTCafé. So it set out to come up with its own metric for which US cities have improved most, since a city has to be "capable of progress," it says, "to be considered attractive in the long run."
To qualify what makes a city increasingly prosperous, RENTCafé looked at six indicators in cities with populations exceeding 100,000 to see how they've improved "between 2000 and 2016, according to U.S. Census data, and single out the ones that have made the most progress overall."
The indicators include shifts in median income, home values and the share of residents with higher-education, as well as changes in population, poverty and unemployment rate. The final ranking is based on the combined value of the individual ranks of the six main fields.
Based on that data, here are the top 5 most prosperous U.S. cities:
According to TMZ, two weeks into his stay, Aaron Carter has left rehab to attend to pressing legal matters.
His rep, Steve Honig, said:
"Aaron has left the facility where he has been working on his wellness. Several legal and personal matters arose that required his immediate and in-person attention."
In a statement to the entertainment news website, production staff from The Doctors said:
"The Doctors are saddened that Aaron did not complete the treatment we provided, as reclaiming his mental and physical health should be his number one priority. Although we are not continuing our work with him, we truly hope he gets better and is not negatively affected by outside influences."
You may recall it was on The Doctors that Carter tested positive for a "lethal combination" of drugs."
It was also on the show that Carter expressed relief upon learning that he'd tested negative for HIV, as well as six other STDs.
ET has more on Carter's departure from rehab:
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Ferdinand tells the story of a giant bull with a big heart. The movie is kid-friendly (rated PG) and hits theaters on December 15.
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CHARLESTON– West Virginia’s top court has ruled that completely restricting access to the internet as a condition of parole violates the First Amendment.
The Charleston Gazette-Mail reports the West Virginia Supreme Court handed down an opinion March 12 saying it was unconstitutional for the state’s parole board to revoke Bobby Ross II’s parole because his girlfriend had a computer with internet access that he didn’t use.
In 1988, Ross was convicted of sexually assaulting a woman from whom he stole money. He was paroled in 2014, and rearrested seven months later.
The court upheld a 2015 ruling ordering Ross’ release.
The justices did rule Ross violated his parole for using marijuana, but the years he’s been imprisoned for that isn’t within state law’s scope.
Online records show Ross remains in prison.
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Seventy scholarship players is where the Kansas Jayhawk football team sits four years into the David Beaty era.
KU Head Coach David Beaty released that number to the public on Tuesday mornings Big 12 teleconference.
Beaty says it will still take a few years to get to the NCAA Division I limit of 85 scholarship players.
Beaty spoke on numerous topics including his quarterback situation and how that position has improved plus is the offense ready to take off.
A wildfire is spreading and forcing evacuations in Custer State Park in the Black Hills of southwest South Dakota.
The fire had grown to about 4 square miles by Monday afternoon. The state Wildland Fire Division says five homes in the park have been evacuated, though no buildings have burned and no one has been hurt.
The division says another concern is the historic Blue Bell Lodge, which is closed for the season. Officials say it’s not currently threatened by the fire, but they’re keeping an eye on the area.
About 200 firefighters are battling the blaze, which erupted Monday amid dry, warm weather. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Custer State Park features hills with ponderosa pine and prairie. The park is closed, as are all roads in and out of the park.
For those using cannabis in a more holistic health-and-wellness plan, there's Home Grown Apothecary. Located in a quaint bungalow and paired with a fully stocked apothecary, Home Grown is a health-first shop. That said, it's also a cannabis destination: Everything on its shelves is organically grown on its own farm. These were all outdoor grows during my visit, but Home Grown also produces a limited quantity of indoor that occasionally makes its way to the recreational market. Catering to the upcoming throngs of backyard, seasonal growers, Home Grown offers onsite clone options, as well as a list of pre-order genetics, should you want to get an early start planning this summer's outdoor grow.
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EFCC arrests 100 undergraduates for internet fraud
Olufemi Atoyebi, Ibadan The Ibadan office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Monday said that more than 100 undergraduates of various tertiary institutions were in its custody over financial crimes ranging from online love scam, Automated Teller Machine fraud, and online marketing fraud. The commission’s Deputy Zonal Head, Ibadan, Kazeem Oseni, who spoke […] Read Full Story
Photo: Nicholas Johansen A woman drove out of the Skogie's Car Wash lineup and into a pole, flipping her SUV Wednesday.
A trip to car wash was anything but routine on Wednesday.
Just before 11 a.m., a woman in her seventies in the lineup at Skogie's Car Wash on Underhill Street in Kelowna hit the gas instead of the brakes, struck a lamp post and rolled her Toyota RAV4.
The driver was apparently not wearing a seatbelt, and was taken away in an ambulance with what are believed to be minor injuries. She was conscious and talking.
Firefighters had to cut out the vehicle's windshield to remove the woman from the vehicle.
The business remains open.
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April 6 Zhong Ao Home Group Ltd
* Parties have mutually agreed to terminate Hangzhou Yidao cooperation agreement with effect from 5 april 2017
* Up to date of announcement, no equity interest in Hangzhou Yidao has been transferred to Hangzhou O2o team
* Refers to cooperation agreement entered into by Hangzhou Yidao, Zhong Ao Property and Luo Tao Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (bangalore.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com)
The guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Erie arrives in Colombo, Sri Lanka, to support humanitarian assistance operations in the wake of severe flooding and landslides that devastated many regions of the country, June 11, 2017. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Joshua Fulton The guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Erie arrives in Colombo, Sri Lanka, to support humanitarian assistance operations in the wake of severe flooding and landslides that devastated many regions of the country, June 11, 2017.
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Van becomes wedged under semi on I-94 in Racine County
At least one person is injured after a crash on I-94 in Racine County.
Student Union & Activities present
Thursday Night Movie
April 20, 2017
20th Century Women
10 pm
SUB Escondido Theatre
The story of three women who explore love and freedom in Southern California during the late 1970s.
Bring your friends and enjoy free snacks, a free drink from Hospitality Services, and free pool and ping-pong. The Student Union Building will be open until midnight. Go to sub.ttu.edu to see the full schedule of Thursday Night Movies.
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The school board for Hoover City Schools is planning a special meeting today.
The meeting will address personnel matters when it comes to the recent case of a bus driver being charged with a DUI while driving a school bus.
Mark Pierce was found to be under the influence after he crashed his bus this week, as he headed on I-459 to place the bus in its overnight parking spot.
No students were on board that bus at the time.
One man killed, two injured in shooting occurred in the Spanish city of Barcelona, media reported Monday.
MOSCOW (Sputnik) — According to El Pais newspaper, the emergency service received information on shooting late on Sunday. The attackers are believed to open fire from a car parked near the victims’ car. A 30-year old man succumbed to injures, two other victims were taken to the hospital.
The police sources told the newspaper that they considered the attackers to be of Dominican origin.
Full story: sputniknews.com
The B.C. government is changing real estate laws in an effort to prevent flipping of condos from one buyer to another before they are built.
Finance Minister Carole James presented legislation Tuesday to require real estate developers to collect and report information on pre-sale condo assignments, to enforce the collection of property transfer tax on buyers.
“For too long, people who resell condos before they have been built have been inflating real estate prices, without necessarily paying taxes on their gains,” James said. “We are making it fairer for people who want to buy a condo, by making sure those who flip pre-sale condos pay their fair share.”
James said the information will not be publicly available, but will be shared with the Canada Revenue Agency, to make sure that capital gains tax as well as provincial property taxes are paid.
Retailers will be able to charge customers extra for using Visa or MasterCard to pay for their purchases under settlements of a class-action lawsuit, threatening to leave some consumers with bigger bills.
Visa and MasterCard this week issued separate but similar $19.5-million settlements each in a lawsuit that alleged the credit-card companies and banks unlawfully fixed the price of fees paid by merchants whose customers use those credit cards.
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Two independent European retail chains have told Kotaku UK that Capcom is releasing Okami HD for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on December 12.
Okami HD is an HD remaster of the 2006 PlayStation 3 title Okami.
This should be treated as a rumor until an official announcement is made.
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March 19 (Reuters) - Satori Electric Co Ltd
* Says it plans to set up a Tokyo-based wholly owned unit on March 26
* Says the new unit will be capitalized at 350 million yen and be mainly engaged in electronic parts related business
Source text in Japanese: goo.gl/cs6Kr8
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
The mother of Utah man imprisoned in Venezuela for nearly 1½ years is circulating a new audio recording of her son talking about how he's suffering without medical care.
Laurie Holt said Monday that she's sharing the recording Joshua Holt sent by cellphone so people can hear how dire the situation is. She's calling on Venezuela to release him on humanitarian grounds.
In the short recording, he talks about throwing up all night, feeling dizzy and struggling to think.
The 25-year-old traveled to Venezuela in June 2016 to marry a woman. The couple was arrested at her family's Caracas apartment by police who alleged Holt was stockpiling weapons.
Their families say they're innocent.
Joshua Holt has a hearing scheduled Tuesday in Caracas, but most of his previous hearings have been canceled.
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Smart homes can be tricky to manage, especially if you've invested in a bunch of different brands. If you have a Google Home, good news: You can now use the Google Assistant to clean up and "sync" any misbehaving devices. Let's say you have some Philips Hue lights in your living room — you set them up and everything works great. A few months later, you buy some extra bulbs for the kitchen, but your Home doesn't seem to recognise them. You could, of course, start poking around the appropriate apps, but now there's a voice command that will do it for you: Sync My Lights.
"[S]ocial media has created cyber-bridges over which those who do not have our best interest in mind can cross and we are allowing it. No wall is going to protect us from that...," he said in early February. "What we need now are activist investors to send a message that responsible oversight is needed."
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A chimney is on fire at a home in Hugglescote.
One appliance from Coalville has been sent to deal with the emergency at an end-of-terrace property in the village, in North West Leicestershire.
Firefighters were called shortly after 10am and are still at the scene.
It is not yet known what has caused the fire.
A spokesperson for Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service was unable to say at this stage whether the home had to be evacuated due to the flames. However, it is understood nobody has been injured.
More to follow.
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Motilal Oswal has come out with its fourth quarter (January-March) earnings estimates for the Cement sector. The brokerage house expects Grasim Industries to report net profit at 249.2 crore down 24.8% quarter-on-quarter.
Net Sales are expected to decrease by 3.9 percent Q-o-Q (down 4.3 percent Y-o-Y) to Rs 2398 crore, according to Motilal Oswal.
Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) are likely to fall by 5.6 percent Q-o-Q (up 12.4 percent Y-o-Y) to Rs 483.2 crore.
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The White House said the resignation of U.S. President Donald Trump's national security adviser came down to an issue of trust. White House press secretary Sean Spicer said on February 14 that "an unsustainable situation" had been created because Michael Flynn had either misled U.S. Vice President Mike Pence and others about his call with Russia's ambassador, or he forgot "critical details" of the conversation. (AP)
Police are looking for a robber who pulled a gun on a someone trying to sell a computer.
According to police, the seller had set up the transaction on a web site called OfferUp. The seller told officers they'd agreed to meet at the Lakewood Park Apartments near 31st and Sheridan at about 1 p.m. on Wednesday, February 8, 2017.
The prospective buyer had told the seller he was a maintenance worker at the apartment complex. The victim saw him sitting in a car and when the victim approached him he pulled a gun and demanded the computer.
The robber drove off, police say, but the victim followed him until losing him heading northbound on Yale from 36th Street.
Police describe the robber as a black or possibly mixed race male, about 6' tall, thin build with long dreadlocks. He was driving a red 2010-2012 Ford Fiesta with tinted windows and what the victim described as "strange rims."
Officers spoke to management at the apartment complex and they believe the robber is not an employee or resident there.
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Qantas seem to have made a massive faux pas with their latest announcement.
MORE: Qantas set to stream NRL, AFL and A-League in the air
The Australia airline were very excited to announce they will be streaming live sports on their domestic flights but amazingly there was no mention of rugby union.
I hardly need to remind you that the national side have the Qantas logo front and centre on their jersey and they are even called the Qantas Wallabies.
Yet apparently that isn't enough to get their games or even Super Rugby fixtures streamed, despite being on Fox Sports.
Journalist Brett McKay contacted the ARU to enquire into the omission but they responded by saying there should't be anything preventing live rugby being accessible.
ARU sources tell me they're not aware of anything preventing live rugby being accessible (notwithstanding the point earlier re NBN delivery) — Brett McKay (@BMcSport) February 15, 2017
Hopefully it is just a big oversight from the airline but only time will tell.
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OBSERVER Photo by Amanda Dedie An accident at 4896 W. Lake Road in Dunkirk on Tuesday around 5 p.m. resulted in one fatality and two injured parties. Photo submitted by New York State Police The ambulance drifted off-road, rolled over and ended up in a ditch.
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. - A lifelong prosecutor has been named the acting U.S. attorney for Rhode Island.
The office on Monday announced that Stephen Dambruch is now acting U.S. attorney with the departure of Peter Neronha. Neronha resigned Friday, hours after he and dozens of other U.S. attorneys were asked to resign by Attorney General Jeff Sessions.
Dambruch was named first assistant U.S. attorney in 2014. He has been with the office since 2004, and has served as chief of the criminal division. He previously worked in the state attorney general's office for 16 years.
Dambruch has worked on a number of public corruption and narcotics investigations.
He is a graduate of Providence College and Boston College Law School.
The U.S. attorney is the chief federal law enforcement officer in the state.
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The body of a Perth woman who went missing in Canada in November has been found.
Alison Raspa, 25, was reported missing in the Alpha Lake area on November 23.
Ms Raspa, who moved to the ski resort town of Whistler in May last year, disappeared on November 22 after leaving her workplace, Three Below Bar, just before midnight.
Alison Raspa's remains have been found in Canada.
She was reported missing by co-workers the next day.
Her phone was later found five kilometres away at Alpha Lake Park, seven hours after she finished her bar shift.
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HALIFAX — The Canadian Press erroneously reported on March 13 that a Dalhousie University poll found women surveyed were 0.6 times more likely to consider themselves vegetarian or vegan than men. In fact, women were 1.6 times more likely than men.
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Tottenham Hotspur have been drawn against Italian champions Juventus in the Champions League last-16.
Spurs topped a tough group that also included Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund. But there is scant reward for those efforts because they face a Juve side edged into second place in their own group by Barcelona.
The Serie A giants won three games, drew two and lost away at Camp Nou.
The only consolation for Mauricio Pochettino and his players is that the runners-up from their group, Madrid, face big-spending Paris Saint-Germain in their last-16 tie.
The two sides met in a pre-season friendly at Wembley earlier this year. Spurs emerged as 2-0 winners on that occasion with the aid of goals from Harry Kane and Christian Eriksen.
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Law enforcement authorities in South Florida want to talk to a 22-year-old man wanted as a “person of interest” in the shooting death of rising rap star XXXTentacion.
Broward Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman Veda Coleman-Wright said in a news release sent Tuesday night that detectives want to ask Robert Allen what he knows about the rapper’s death.
She says he’s also wanted on a felony warrant for violating probation for possession of flakka and carrying a concealed weapon.
XXXTentacion, whose real name is Jahseh Dwayne Onfroy, was shot June 18. Detectives said a SUV blocked the 20-year-old rapper’s luxury sports car in the driveway of a Fort Lauderdale-area motorcycle dealership and two masked men confronted him during an apparent robbery attempt.
Twenty-two-year-old Dedrick Williams faces murder charges. He hasn’t entered a plea.
BERLIN (AP) — The new leader of one of Germany's governing parties says she plans to join a protest against working conditions at Amazon during a visit by company CEO Jeff Bezos to Berlin.
Andrea Nahles, the chairwoman of the center-left Social Democrats, said she would take part in a demonstration Tuesday outside publisher Axel Springer's Berlin offices, where Bezos is to be presented with an award for his "visionary entrepreneurship" in online business and digitalization strategy at the Washington Post.
Nahles argued that Amazon's tax practices and working conditions aren't worthy of a prize.
She is seeking to boost her party's profile after a disastrous election result last year and its decision to enter the new German government as conservative Chancellor Angela Merkel's junior partner.
A United Nations envoy says progress has been made on a compromise formula regarding how security will be enforced after ethnically divided Cyprus is reunified.
But Espen Barth Eide told the AP there's still "a long way to go" on a structure meeting the security concerns of rival Greek and Turkish Cypriots, as well as the east Mediterranean island's "guarantors" - Greece, Turkey and Britain.
Eide said after talks with Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades Wednesday that the UN is assisting in "structuring" the deal.
The complex issue of security has long stumped peace talks. Breakaway Turkish Cypriots insist on keeping Turkish troops and granting Turkey intervention rights in a reunified Cyprus, something which Greek Cypriots reject.
Cyprus was split in 1974 when Turkey invaded after a coup aimed at union with Greece. [AP]
March 31 Total Client Services Ltd:
* Made sufficient progress with restructuring process to enable auditors to commence audit process in February 2017
* Completion of audit process is expected by end of March 2017, after which condensed financial statements can be published
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The popular children’s toy Tickle Me Elmo was quite the rage in 1996 when it was first released. So much so that it was the toy to have and retailers found themselves in short supply of the bright red, furry, animatronic fellow.
The demand was so high that some people who were lucky enough to purchase one at a store were reselling them for hundreds of dollars.
On to 2017 and Tickle Me Elmo may not be as popular as it once was but one museum in Canada has given new life to the toy’s fame in a somewhat disturbing video.
The Canada Science and Technology Museum removed the fur from a Tickle Me Elmo toy and recorded video of it while tickling its exposed sensors. Viewers can see the skeleton of the toy kick and flail its arms and hear its recorded laugh while the people playing with it comment.
The woman holding and tickling the toy can be heard commenting, “That’s so disturbing.”
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Over the weekend, Chinese censors blocked users of WeChat and Weibo, China's bigger-than-Twitter microblogging platform, from using the name of the most famous resident of the Hundred Acre Wood in the comment section of posts.
TORONTO, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Ontario’s financial regulator said on Friday it has revoked the license of mortgage brokerage BDMC and Vince Petrozza, a co-founder of Fortress Real Developments, following an investigation into syndicated mortgage investments.
In a special report published in November, Reuters revealed that the Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO) had been investigating brokers raising funds for projects associated with Fortress since 2011 but had failed to take action despite repeated warnings.
WASHINGTON: Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen's prepared remarks for a House of Representatives committee are identical to her written testimony submitted a day earlier to a separate panel, a House committee aide said on Wednesday.
Yellen on Tuesday told a Senate committee the Fed was on track to raise interest rates at an upcoming policy meeting. She is due to appear before the House Financial Services Committee on Wednesday at 10 a.m. EST (1500 GMT).
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EDINBURG, Texas (AP) - Police in Texas say 17 people were found locked inside a tractor-trailer parked outside a gas station.
Edinburg Assistant Police Chief Oscar Trevino tells KGBT-TV the immigrants from several different countries may have been locked inside the 18-wheeler for at least eight hours before being freed by officers Sunday morning.
None of the people inside the tractor-trailer required medical attention. Trevino says two people believed to be in charge of the rig were detained.
The television station reports Edinburg police responded after getting an anonymous call from someone saying a relative was trapped inside the tractor-trailer with several others.
A spokeswoman for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement says the agency is investigating the case.
The incident comes more than three weeks after 10 people died and several others were rescued from a sweltering rig in San Antonio.
Archer (abdomen) tossed four innings during a rehab start with High-A Charlotte on Tuesday and may return to the Rays' rotation Monday, Marc Topkin of The Tampa Bay Times reports.
Manager Kevin Cash said that Archer felt good following Tuesday's outing, during which he allowed just one baserunner on a walk and struck out seven over four scoreless frames. Looking ahead, tentatively plan on Archer taking the hill against Detroit on Monday, though he will be on some sort of pitch count. Look for confirmation of his status this weekend.
The mass retailer Macy’s is making a huge step towards inclusivity with the launch of its first modest fashion label Verona Collection. The brand will offer conservative contemporary pieces perfect for layering as well as hijabs. See its wonderful designs and more details about the launch in this video.
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Pakistan Meteorological Department Sunday forecast rain-thunderstorm with few heavy falls with gusty winds at scattered places in upper Punjab (Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Lahore, Sargodha, Faisalabad divisions), KP, Zhob divisions, Islamabad, FATA, Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan. Light rain is also expected at a few places in Sindh and Balochistan coast.—APP
State sales tax allocations to cities for October showed a slight gain for Harlingen at 0.03 percent, and stronger performances from South Padre Island and Port Isabel, up 10.08 percent and 7.56 percent.
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Police are looking for the person responsible for stealing, then crashing a pick-up truck.
The crash happened in a neighborhood near 56th and Pine Lake Road.
The owner of the 2015 GMC Sierra pick-up told police someone took his truck sometime between 11:00 p.m. Wednesday night at 6:00 a.m. Thursday morning.
The thief took the truck, then intentionally hit a parked car and a basketball hoop. The suspect also slashed the leather seats with a knife.
This caused $10,000 damage.
If you know anything about this incident, call police at 402-441-6000.
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 struck northeast of Kerman, a provincial capital in Iran, the U.S. Geological Survey said.
There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties in the quake, which hit at a depth of 57 km (35 miles).
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Cycling's a bit like soccer. No matter how many scandals engulf the sport or how thick the rumour of corruption that swirls around it, it still somehow manages to transcend the muck to thrill and inspire – and no competition quite thrills and inspires like Le Tour.
Michael Tomalaris.
Stage One kicks off tonight from Noirmoutier-en-l'ile with 201 kilometres of mainly flat racing, about half of it along the coast and through marshlands. Glorious for viewers, but perhaps a little breezy for competitors – although it should give Australian young gun sprinter Caleb Ewan the chance to show us what he's made of. Michael Tomalaris anchors the SBS commentary, with Matthew Keenan and Robbie McEwen calling the action. MH
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Police chief: Two men injured in latest Austin bombing were pushing or riding bicycles when the device detonated
Capt. Tammie Jo Shults, the Southwest Airlines pilot who safely landed a plane last week after a midair explosion, received high praise for her calm reaction to the emergency. But in an industry facing severe pilot shortage, will there be enough people to follow in her footsteps?
Here & Now's Eric Westervelt (@Ericnpr) learns more about what's driving the shortage, and what airlines are doing about it, from Airline Weekly's Seth Kaplan.
Carjacking suspect arrested after crashing during wild chase
BURBANK, Calif. (AP) — Authorities say a suspect was arrested after he carjacked an SUV, crashed into several cars and then struggled with an officer during a wild chase near Los Angeles.
The California Highway Patrol says officers tried to pull the suspect over after he was spotted driving erratically on a freeway in Pasadena Wednesday. The CHP lost sight of the suspect but a few minutes later responded to reports of a crash and a carjacking nearby.
The SUV owner, Carolien Fehmers, told reporters she was rear-ended. She says when she got out of the vehicle a man jumped into the driver's seat and sped off. No injuries were reported.
The suspect, who was not identified, was pulled from the SUV after sideswiping several cars and driving on a sidewalk and a lawn.
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There’s nothing like a good quiz to get competitive family and friends’ pulses racing over Christmas. So here, just for fun, are 12 festive teasers.
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Attorneys for Rolling Stone magazine are heading back to federal court to try to overturn a jury's defamation verdict over its botched story "A Rape on Campus." A judge is holding a hearing in Roanoke, Virginia, on Thursday to consider Rolling Stone's request to throw out the jury's November verdict.
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April 28 Simei Media Co Ltd:
* Sees net profit for H1 2017 to increase by 80 percent to 130 percent, or to be 106.4 million yuan to 136.0 million yuan, compared to net profit of the same period in 2016 (59.1 million yuan)
* Comments that business restructuring and increased investment income are the main reasons for the forecast
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Two Montrealers who suffer from incurable diseases are not eligible for medical aid in dying because their deaths are not deemed imminent. As Global’s Anne Leclair reports, the pair is hoping their legal challenge will help re-establish their right to die with dignity.
The Venice-bound plane was forced to land in Manchester over a 'technical issue'.
EasyJet: Plane took off at 2.36pm on Monday (file pic).
A flight from Edinburgh bound for Venice has been forced to land in Manchester after declaring an emergency over a "technical issue."
The easyJet flight took off from Edinburgh Airport at 2.36pm on Monday and had been due to arrive at the Italian city around 6.10pm.
The flight declared an emergency shortly after 3pm as it was flying south and later landed at Manchester Airport.
The airline apologised to passengers for any inconvenience.
A spokeswoman said: "EasyJet can confirm that flight EZY3386 from Edinburgh to Venice on 14 August diverted to Manchester due to a possible technical issue with the aircraft.
"The safety and well-being of our passengers and crew is easyJet's highest priority.
"We would like to apologise to passengers for the inconvenience."
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On November 15, 2015, as the world grappled with the horrors of a multipronged ISIS attack in Paris, Donald Trump, who was then an improbable but officially declared candidate for the presidency, tweeted, “When will President Obama issue the words RADICAL ISLAMIC TERRORISM? He can’t say it, and unless he will, the problem will not be solved!”
Chicago police are looking for a man they has been inappropriately touch himself in front of and exposing himself to a juvenile in the city's Roger's Park neighborhood.Police said between 7:30 and 8:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 6, a girl was walking past the front door of a building in the 1900-block of West Fargo when the suspect was standing behind the glass. Police said the suspect stared directly at the girl, pulled his pants down and exposed himself.In a separate incident, police said the suspect made eye contact with the victim and then began touching himself inappropriately inside his pants.The suspect is described as a white male, 20 to 30 years old, between 5 ft. 10 in. and 6 feet tall, 170-200 lbs., with short light brown hair and a light complexion. Police said he was described as wearing a white or light gray t-shirt and black shorts.If you have any information about these incidents, contact Area North Detectives at 312-744-8261.
Aspiring drivers in Nunavut's Baffin and Kivalliq regions need to act quickly to make sure they have their tests booked for next year, as changes to the way driving tests are done come into effect.
Beginning on January 1, driving tests in Baffin and Kivalliq communities will be conducted by the territory's Economic Development and Transportation Department. Previously, the tests were administered by RCMP.
According to the department, people in the affected regions should contact their government liaison officer by Feb. 1 if they plan to do their driving tests in 2018. The department has not said how the tests will be scheduled.
The same change to the administration of driving tests will take effect on July 1 in Nunavut's Kitikmeot region. The transportation department already administers driving tests in the territory's capital of Iqaluit.
April 12 Shilpa Medicare Ltd
* Says USFDA issued EIR for company's active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) manufacturing facilities located at Raichur
* Submitted a detailed corrective and preventive action (CAPA) plan to regulator within stipulated timelines in response to form 483
* Says inspection has now been closed by US FDA
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With the Council of Legal Education (CLE) set to discuss Guyana’s plans to set up a law school, the Chambers of the Attorney General (AG) yesterday said it had documentary evidence to show that the country did get permission to proceed.
However, none of excerpts that were released, just days before the CLE is to meet, offered definitive proof that Guyana did have permission.
The CLE is responsible for legal education in the Common-wealth Caribbean and without its imprimatur graduates of a local school would not gain accreditation in the region…..
Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner suffered a broken left wrist after he was hit by a pitch in a spring training game on Monday night.
Turner was hit by a Kendall Graveman pitch in the first inning of the Dodgers' 3-1 win over the Oakland Athletics.
There is no timetable yet for Turner's return.
Slated to bat third in Los Angeles' lineup this season, Turner is coming off a 2017 season in which he hit 21 homers and produced a slash line of .322/.415/.530.
Turner is in the second year of a four-year, $64 million deal with the Dodgers.
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ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Rochester’s new train station is officially open for business.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo joined local leaders such as Rep. Louise Slaughter, a fellow Democrat, and other state officials for Friday’s grand opening of the new station in downtown Rochester.
Work on the new station began three years ago this month with the start of the demolition of the previous facility, built in 1978 and intended to be a temporary station. During construction of the new station a large trailer served as a temporary station next door.
The new station is a hub for Amtrak passenger trains as well as CSX freight trains.
Cuomo, citing improvements at the local airport and the city’s burgeoning photonics industry, said there’s now “a different Rochester” than what residents had just a few years ago.
An extra 24 Queensland police officers will be assigned to work as domestic and family violence coordinators across the state.
The state's Labor government will allocate an extra $133 million to fund the positions in the upcoming budget, lifting the total number of DV coordinator officers to 54.
Police Minister Mark Ryan said the officers would be assigned across the state.
"Our police are dealing with domestic violence on the front line every single day, and these coordinators will provide them with the support they need," Mr Ryan said.
The funding commitment will also include three new women's shelters - on the northern Gold Coast, in the Caboolture region and at Roma.
The Roma shelter will be run by Save the Children, and all three facilities are due to be opened over the 2018-19 financial year.
The Palaszczuk government has committed more than $300 million to tackling domestic violence since the release of the Not Now, Not Ever report in 2015.
A Wisconsin couple is growing giant pumpkins, some weighing 2,000 pounds.
Del and Julie Faust, the growers, give their pumpkins an inch of water per week.
One of their pumpkins grew 43-pounds per day for two weeks. Del Faust said feeding the pumpkins well is very important, “We feed them a lot of organic compost and fish oils. Kelp.”
One of their largest pumpkins is six-by-six feet.
The couple is perfecting their farming methods so they can compete in giant pumpkin contests around the state.
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Two students brought together by gun violence
They live in places torn apart by gun violence. And they marched together in Washington.
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WAND) – Police say a woman reported missing in central Illinois has been located.
Lincoln woman Hannah E. Lamb went to a concert in Bloomington on Sunday, where WEEK reports she was last seen before the missing person report surfaced. Police say Lamb is 29 years old, stands at 5-foot-10, weighs 130 pounds and has blonde hair and green eyes. A picture of her is attached to this story.
Police say Lamb did not have a phone on her at the time. Officers say she is now safe.
Sangamon County Coroner Cinda Edwards says she’s OK after an accident Tuesday morning that left her vehicle on its side. Edwards says in a Facebook post that she suffered a few abrasions from her seatbelt and airbag in the wreck near 6th and Laurel.
Three people in the other car also sustained minor injuries.
In her post, Edwards thanked the people who helped her out of her overturned vehicle.
The post is asking for any witnesses to the accident to come forward… as Edwards says both drivers claim they had the green light.
Performing to critical acclaim celebrating their 20th anniversary year in 2017 and over 2600 shows, Dark Star Orchestra continues the Grateful Dead concert experience.
Their shows are built off the Dead’s extensive catalog and the talent of these seven fine musicians. On any given night, the band will perform a show based on a set list from the Grateful Dead’s 30 years of extensive touring or use their catalog to program a unique set list for the show. This allows fans both young and old to share in the experience. By recreating set lists from the past, and by developing their own sets of Dead songs, Dark Star Orchestra offers a continually evolving artistic outlet within this musical canon. Honoring both the band and the fans, Dark Star Orchestra’s members seek out the unique style and sound of each era while simultaneously offering their own informed improvisations.
There are on the The Gazette story from 14 hrs ago, titled Married gay Mormons try to stay LDS. In it, The Gazette reports that:
What happens to Mormons who are gay and still have a strong testimony of LDS beliefs? Can they remain active in a church that claims to welcome them but whose policies have been-and continue to be-damaging? In this guest post, journalism MFA student Kristin Lowe follows a same-sex couple over the course of four months as they move from Hawaii to Washington and learn that "bishop roulette" is very real in the LDS Church. Because of length, I'm putting up the first section today and the conclusion tomorrow.
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NEW GLASGOW – The Pictou County Firefighters Association will host two events in recognition of Fire Prevention Week on Saturday.
The theme this year is Every Second Counts, Plan Two Ways Out.
The Fire Truck Parade of Lights and Apparatus display will be featured from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Wal-Mart parking lot with county department trucks on display.
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The annual fire prevention truck parade is scheduled to start at between 5:15 and 5:30 p.m.
The parade will leave Wal-Mart and head towards Westville. It will proceed to Stellarton, New Glasgow, Trenton and Abercrombie before wrapping up in Pictou.
Officials are asking the public to expect small delays while the parade is traveling through these areas.
In event of rain, the display will be cancelled, but the parade will take place at the scheduled time.
Footage has been released of a man wearing a blue welding glove and a white cloth over his face as he threatened a shop attendant with a knife in central Victoria.
The man entered the Broadford shop on March 13 armed with a knife and threatened a two workers before taking a sum of cash and running away.
Police on Wednesday released CCTV footage of the incident in the hope someone will be able to identify the man.
Two bodies were found in Indiana during a search for two missing girls on Tuesday, PEOPLE confirms.
A spokesman for the Carroll County Sheriff’s Department would not confirm if the bodies discovered were identified those of missing 13-year-olds Liberty German and Abigail Williams.
The bodies were found Tuesday at about 12:15 p.m. and the case is an ongoing investigation, the spokesman tells PEOPLE.
“We are investigating this as a crime scene,” Indiana State Police Sgt. Kim Riley said at a press conference shortly after 2 p.m. Tuesday, according to the IndyStar. “We suspect foul play.”
Fox 59, a local news station, reports that police have not called off the search for German and Williams.
The girls were determined to be missing on Monday, hours after they had been dropped off to go hiking earlier that day, according to the Associated Press.
The AP reports that the bodies were found Tuesday on the edge of a creek near an abandoned railroad bridge where German and Williams were dropped off.
A gusty northwesterly wind started bringing our temperatures down during the day and that won't end until parts of Siouxland get into the upper teens tonight.
Tomorrow will be a much calmer day with quite a few clouds still around although we'll still get to enjoy a few more peeks of sun than today with highs in the low 40s for central and western Siouxland with some upper 30s in the eastern parts of the viewing area.
Wednesday will be a little warmer as highs get into the upper 40s although the wind is going to come up some again.
Thursday is the only day that provides us a chance of precipitation at this point with a few light snow showers possible as highs go down to the upper 30s.
Partly cloudy skies return by Friday and into the weekend as highs will be in the 40s into early next week.
Home Capital Group says it has reached an agreement to pay $29.5 million to settle Ontario Securities Commission and class-action lawsuit matters related to allegations of misleading disclosure.
The embattled alternative mortgage lender will pay $10 million to settle with the OSC and reimburse the provincial securities watchdog costs of $500,000.
Under terms of the proposed deal, Home Capital founder Gerald Soloway will pay an administrative penalty of $1 million and will be barred from acting as a director or officer of a public company for four years.
Former CFO Robert Morton and former CEO Martin Reid will each pay an administrative penalty of $500,000, and will be prohibited from acting as a director or officer of a public company for two years.
About $11 million of the payments being made to the OSC will go toward the $29.5-million class-action settlement.
The settlements are subject to approval and each settlement is conditional upon the approval of the other.
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ATLANTA (AP) — A representative for Ric Flair says the pro wrestling legend has been hospitalized and is dealing with some “tough medical issues.”
Melinda Morris Zanoni confirmed a report on Saturday that the 68-year-old Flair had been hospitalized, and stated he was admitted for routine monitoring. Zanoni provided an update early Monday, asking for “prayers & positive energy” because Flair has “tough medical issues.”
Former pro wrestler Mick Foley and wrestling executive Eric Bischoff are among those wishing Flair well on Twitter.
Known for his flamboyant outfits and “Nature Boy” nickname, Flair made his professional debut in 1972 and was inducted into the World Wrestling Entertainment Hall of Fame in 2008.
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Ajax Cape Town & Tendai Ndoro brought an application to review the decision of Advocate Cassim SC which ruled that the Dispute Resolution Chamber had no jurisdiction to rule on the matter of Ndoro.
JOHANNESBURG - The Gauteng High Court has dismissed Ajax Cape Town and striker Tendai Ndoro's application to review a decision made by Advocate Cassiem SC that Ndoro cannot play for the Cape Town-based side.
Ajax Cape Town and Ndoro brought an application to review the decision of Advocate Cassim SC which ruled that the Dispute Resolution Chamber had no jurisdiction to rule on the matter of Mr Ndoro.
The High Court this afternoon dismissed Mr Ndoro’s and Ajax Cape Town’s application. Consequently, Advocate Cassim’s SC ruling in favour of the league’s position stands.
Looking back now, 2016 seems to be the year so many of us got so much so wrong: Brexit, Trump, low-fat dairy, Ken Bone for heaven's sake. Prognosticating has never been something humans excel at. Chuck Klosterman has some ideas about why we go so far off the mark when we try to imagine the future in science or culture or politics. But, of course, there's a pretty good chance he's wrong too. He's author of But What If We're Wrong? Thinking about the Present as though It Were the Past, and he's going to help us think about 2017 like it's the past.
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My girlfriend keeps complaining that I spend too much time on my work phone in the evenings — how can I get her to realise that I need to?
Clearly there are going to be times when you have to be checking your work phone in the evenings. Pressing deadlines, horrible bosses or urgent firefighting all mean you sometimes need to be tapping away on your phone while sat on the sofa.
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A new study by the Keck School of Medicine of USC is pointing to a surprising discovery concerning Alzheimer's Disease.
Researches looked at ten years worth of data and concluded adults with elevated levels of sticky protein clusters — or brain plaques — could mean they are experiencing the earliest stage of Alzheimer's.
Doctor Michael Donohue joined KUSI with more.
You wouldn’t know it by some of the talk leading up to the 2017 NBA Draft, but Markelle Fultz has a lot of respect for Lonzo Ball.
Fultz, who was taken No. 1 overall by the Philadelphia 76ers, recently joined fellow rookie Dennis Smith Jr. for a live stream on Twitch. In addition to playing some old-school Nintendo 64 games, Fultz talked about who his toughest competition was during his lone season with the Washington Huskies.
Given Fultz was injured for one of the Huskies’ two games against UCLA last season, it’s pretty impressive that Ball still made such a strong impression on him.
It’s safe to say that the first time these players square-off as professionals will be one of the most-hyped games of the upcoming NBA season.
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Micron Technology is doubling down on its future in developing the next generations of semiconductor memory and storage at its Federal Way headquarters in Boise. Micron in recent weeks started outfitting its newest research and development building. The structure will house four clean rooms. The clean rooms are the heart of Micron’s work in developing new memory ...
Cannington apartment fire causes $800,000 damage The West Australian
Residents were evacuated after a fire started on the sixth floor.
NEW YORK (AP) — Pop star Madonna has lost her battle to prevent an auction of her personal items, including a love letter from her ex-boyfriend, the late rapper Tupac Shakur, a pair of worn panties and a hairbrush containing her hair.
Last year, a judge ordered Gotta Have It! Collectibles to pull the items from its impending rock 'n' roll-themed auction after the Material Girl sought an emergency court order.
In a decision revealed Monday, the judge dismissed the case on grounds the statute of limitations to recover the items had passed.
The auction house told The New York Times it had done due diligence on the items and was confident Madonna had no claim.
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Starting bid for the Tupac letter is $100,000.
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Bob Rightford, ad man who made SA sit up
Bob Rightford, who has died in Cape Town at the age of 84, started South Africa's biggest advertising agency, Ogilvy & Mather South Africa.
Ax-wielding robber leads break-in of cannabis shop
Surveillance footage shows a smash-and-robbery of Mary Mart, a cannabis dispensary on Tacoma's Sixth Avenue. Its believed to be the same team that's hit several shops in a recent span. The burglars were wearing masks but one woman exposed her face.
Two teachers with Bangor Public Schools have resigned over their role in a video showing them having an inappropriate conversation at a bar. WSJM’s Jacob Holmes has more.
Former United National Congress Senator, senior counsel Surendranath Capildeo died on Christmas Eve. His funeral takes place on Friday at the Caroni Cremation Site.
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As National Library Week begins April 9, the Trump administration and Republican Party have launched an unprecedented attack on the institution by submitting a zero budget request for the Institute for Library and Museum Services. ILMS Director Dr. Kathryn Matthew notes that $214 million of the $230 million budget goes directly to grants to state and local libraries, including $155 million distributed through a population-based formula grant.
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TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) – Kansas lawmakers who oppose concealed guns in hospitals and on university campuses are trying to revive legislation that would keep such weapons out after June.
The House Federal and State Affairs Committee planned to debate a proposal Wednesday to allow public hospitals, mental health centers and nursing homes to continue banning concealed guns.
A state law will require those institutions and state universities and colleges on July 1 to allow adults 21 and older to carry concealed weapons into buildings that don’t have security measures such as guards or metal detectors.
The House committee’s proposal wouldn’t cover higher education. But supporters believe they can keep that issue alive if the panel endorses even a narrow measure.
A Senate committee earlier this month rejected broader limits on concealed carry.
Floods wash away bridge, force evacuation of 87 in Sabah
KOTA KINABALU, Aug 15 ― Incessant rain since midday yesterday caused floods in two districts in Sabah that forced a suspension bridge to be washed away and 87 villagers to be evacuated.
Sabah Civil Defence Force director Col Mulliadi Al-Hamdi Ladin said in a statement today that the floods occurred in the Kota Belud and Papar districts and that the missing bridge had been in Kampung Botung Narinang in Kota Belud.
He said 37 people were evacuated from several villages in Kota Belud, and they were being accommodated at the Tun Said community hall.
He also said that 50 people were evacuated from two villages in Papar and were being housed at the Penampang Baru hall in Kimanis. Forty-seven of them were from Kampung Penampang Baru and three from Kampung Lingan Baru.
Mulliadi said the villages were struck by the floods yesterday following rain that continued right through the day to last night. ― Bernama
MOSCOW (Reuters) - The Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) has decided to support Russian athletes who choose to compete in next year’s Winter Games in South Korea, the RIA news agency reported on Tuesday.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) last week banned Russia from the Games, due to take place in Pyeongchang in February, for what it called “unprecedented systematic manipulation” of the anti-doping system. It left the door open for clean athletes to compete as neutrals.
An ROC official said on Monday most Russian athletes still wanted to attend, even as neutrals.
BE ROYAL IN YOUR OWN FASHION; ACT LIKE A KING TO BE TREATED LIKE ONE
The bears will be donated to the city's police and fire departments to give to children in crisis situations to help comfort them.
Donations for the National Kindness Week project can be dropped off at the collection bin in the school lobby through 2:20 p.m. Friday.
The school is at 1729 16th St. S.
Thompson scored a goal and added two assists Monday in a 5-4 overtime win over the Flames in Game 3. He also skated to a plus-3, blocked two shots and dished out four hits.
Wow, where did that come from? The fourth-liner mustered just two (!) points in 30 games this season, but was all over the place in this one and instrumental in the Ducks' erasing a three-goal deficit on the road. It's worth mentioning that Thompson received a decent chunk of power-play time (2:39), too, replacing Antoine Vermette on the team's second unit. If that assignment sticks, he's definitely worth a look in daily formats as a sneaky value play.
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The Cedarburg Cultural Center is proud to host an upcoming Exhibit and Sale highlighting 90 works by Mequon artist, Deb Rolfs. The exhibit and sale begins on Thursday, July 20 and runs through Sunday, August 27, 2017 in the Center’s Galleries.
Rolfs finds painting to be challenging, therapeutic and relaxing. The artist is inspired by color, incorporating bold colors into her paintings, which convey a sense of warmth, fun and optimism. Deb loves the process of painting- from creating it to watching the finished piece unfold- but her greatest joy is when others enjoy her paintings.
Works featured in the exhibit will represent an array of the artist’s florals, landscapes and 70 paintings in oil, featuring some of Cedarburg’s most beautiful homes, a recent project the artist undertook, with the goal to paint 70 local homes in 70 days.
Last Saturday morning, a suicidal man was threatening to jump off a bridge in Manchester, England, which led to a traffic jam that inconvenienced many people, one of whom was Drake. A Manchester Evening News report claims that the Grammy Award-losing artist’s tour bus was caught in the resulting pile-up, so one of the passengers sprang into action.
“One officer was approached by a male from a tour van caught up in the traffic congestion, claiming to be part of Drake’s entourage,” Phil Spurgeon, of the City Centre Intergrated Neighbourhood Policing Team, said to the outlet. “He offered for Drake to speak to the male on the bridge, if that would help.”
This was a man who was distraught enough to end his life, and so he probably didn’t really care about Drake: “The offer was declined with thanks.”
The man was eventually talked out of jumping, and an unheroic Drake continued his Boy Meets World tour through England.
Feb 2(Reuters) - The FIMMDA-Thomson Reuters-MIOIS (Mumbai Interbank Overnight Indexed Swap) for six months was 6.38 percent on Friday. TENOR BID/OFFER MID-RATE --------- --------- -------- 1 MONTHS 6.06/6.10 6.08 2 MONTHS 6.41/6.45 6.43 3 MONTHS 6.34/6.37 6.36 6 MONTHS 6.35/6.38 6.37 9 MONTHS 6.46/6.49 6.48 1 YEAR 6.56/6.58 6.57 2 YEARS 6.57/6.59 6.58 3 YEARS 6.71/6.73 6.72 4 YEARS 6.82/6.84 6.83 5 YEARS 6.92/6.94 6.93 7 YEARS 6.94/7.02 6.98 10 YEARS 6.96/7.05 7.01 The above rate is the mid-rate taken from a simple average of the bid and offer quoted by 09 market participants. For participants' names and quotes, please double-click on or type IRS01 and IRS00 followed by an Enter key. For benchmark levels, please double-click on or type MIOIS= and then press ENTER. FIMMDA is the Fixed Income Money Market and Derivatives Association of India. (Mumbai RRU,+91 22 6180 7222/3317 7222, rru.data@thomsonreuters.com)
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Hello and welcome to today’s Live Blog for Tuesday, December 12 2017 where we will bring you all the latest news from Plymouth Argyle.
With the Pilgrims out of the FA Cup following their 3-1 second round loss at Bradford City, and no League One games scheduled for midweek, the focus turns towards the Under 18s this week, who are in action on Thursday night.
That is when they welcome Manchester City to Home Park in the third round of the FA Youth Cup, a match that offers Argyle’s youngsters to test themselves against some of the best players of that age in world football.
City’s squad boasts a wealth of talent and includes members of England’s victorious Under 17 World Cup winning squad, so it promises to be quite a test for Kevin Hodges’ young Pilgrims.
We will bring you all the latest in the build-up to that match as well as other goings on at Home Park and across the rest of League One.
GEORGETOWN, Texas (KXAN) – Recently elected officials in Williamson County were sworn in to office Monday morning.
The ceremony was held at the county courthouse for 14 people, including Sheriff Robert Chody and District Attorney Shawn Dick.
“This event is one that people will never forget,” said Precinct 4 Justice of the Peace Judy Schier Hobbs.
The standing room only event was had to occur right after the new year because some of the officials started work right away, some of them holding court proceedings shortly after the ceremony ended.
DETROIT (AP) - Well over half of drivers in every age group have texted behind the wheel, run a red light or driven faster than the speed limit in the last 30 days, according to a new study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety.
Young people are the worst offenders. Eighty-eight percent of drivers ages 19 to 24 admitted to texting, speeding or running a red light.
But 10 percent of drivers ages 60 to 74 have texted or sent email on the road, while 37 percent of drivers over 75 said they'd run a red light.
Drivers' behavior sometimes contradicts their instincts. More than three-quarters of drivers say it's unacceptable to text or email while driving, but 31 percent had done so in the last month.
× Tribe, groups to sue Navy over ship cleaning in Puget Sound
SEATTLE (AP) — The Suquamish Tribe and two environmental groups have sued the U.S. Navy, alleging the Navy cleaned a decommissioned aircraft carrier in Puget Sound in violation of federal clean-water laws.
The mothballed 60,000-ton USS Independence was cleaned in waters near Bremerton, Washington, in January and February before it was towed to Brownsville, Texas, this month to be dismantled.
The tribe, Washington Environmental Council and Puget Soundkeeper Alliance say the Navy scraped the ship’s hull and sent toxic copper-based paint, zinc and other pollutants into the water. They say Navy should have obtained permits under the Clean Water Act authorizing such discharges.
They want to ensure that other decommissioned ships are not scraped in the same way in the future.
A Navy spokeswoman did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
The complaint was filed Wednesday in federal court in Tacoma.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Resilient Reit Ltd:
* ‍INSTITUTIONAL SHAREHOLDERS HAVE SUGGESTED SIYAKHA EDUCATION TRUSTS BECOME MORE PUBLIC REGARDING THEIR OPERATIONS AND AFFAIRS.
* ‍BOARD HAS REQUESTED TRUSTEES TO RESPOND OPENLY TO INTEREST FROM SOME INVESTORS IN RELATION TO THE SIYAKHA EDUCATION TRUSTS​
* INSTITUTIONAL SHAREHOLDERS ALSO SUGGESTED BROAD-BASED EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES ESTABLISHED BY RESILIENT, BECOME MORE PUBLIC REGARDING OPERATIONS
* NOTED CRITICISM OF CROSS-HOLDINGS BETWEEN RESILIENT AND FORTRESS REIT
* ‍FORTRESS REMAINS AN ATTRACTIVE INVESTMENT
* ‍HAS NOT BEEN PRESENTED WITH ANY COMPLAINTS OR ALLEGATIONS OF WRONGDOING​
* ‍OPERATIONS AND AFFAIRS OF COMPANY REMAIN SOUND AND ARE NOT IMPACTED BY ANY WEAKNESS IN SHARE PRICES​
* ‍HAS NO REASON TO REVISIT ITS STATED GUIDANCE FOR GROWTH IN DISTRIBUTION​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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WASHINGTON — The Republican-led Senate has voted to block an Obama-era regulation that would prevent an estimated 75,000 people with mental disorders from being able to purchase a firearm.
The 57 to 43 vote to revoke the regulation now sends the measure to President Donald Trump, who is expected to sign it.
The Obama administration rule strengthened the federal background check system by requiring the Social Security Administration to include the names of beneficiaries with mental impairments who also have a third party to manage their benefits.
Shelton High’s boys volleyball team lost a 3-0 (25-10, 25-20, 25-18) decision to fifth-seeded Southington High in the Class L state tournament on Wednesday.
Coach LeAnne Bianchine’s 12th-seeded Gaels finished the season 10-11.
Jarrett McCurdy had 15 kills and 13 digs.
David Niski had five kills and 13 digs.
For the Blue Knights (16-3), Tim Walsh had 10 digs and 13 kills and Will Pfanzelt had nine kills and 12 assists.
For the 16th consecutive year, Foundations Entertainment University (FEU) will be inviting FEC newbies to the well-vetted educational program held just before Expo. (Organizers claim over 1,350 have graduated from the program and 250 FECs got their start thanks to FEU.)
It will take place at the Las Vegas Convention Center on Feb. 25 and 26. The two days and evenings of educational workshops will include one-on-one consultations with instructors, dinner and lunch, a free Amusement Expo pass and more.
Early bird registration ends on Jan. 31, 2018, and comes in at $395. Regular registration is $495. Learn more and register here. AAMA and AMOA’s annual Amusement Expo comes up right afterward (Feb. 27 to March 1). Learn more about the Amusement Expo right here.
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill on Friday launched a multi-billion-dollar fundraising campaign in what the school said is the largest ask by a university in the history of the state.
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOTV) The New Year is a time for reflection and resolutions. If your family members are turning into couch potatoes, get them moving with activities and ways to make it fun.
Priority Health recommends planning together. One tool is a Family Activity calendar from Let’s Move that lets you track activity and meals for each day.
Exercise doesn’t have to be dull or structured. Go outside and play, chase each other around the living room, clean up the house or the yard, or have a dance party. Find activities that are so fun, kids don’t even realize they’re exercising.
Exercise is only part of the picture of a healthy family. Eating a nutritious, balanced diet is also important. Get the kids involved by letting them pick recipes, shop for ingredients, and prepare the food. Encourage them to try new things by letting them pick out a new fruit or vegetable.
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NEW YORK: New York is launching a new ferry service on May 1, offering a quicker and cheaper commute into Manhattan for hundreds of thousands of people travelling from the Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens. Mayor Bill de Blasio, a progressive-wing Democrat seeking re-election in November, dedicated the first of 20 new ferries on Monday , calling it "Lunchbox" - a name chosen by elementary school children.
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It's been a wet start to the year for the town, copping more rain in one month than Perth normally gets in a year.
By Sergeant Wisecarver, Antioch Police Special Operations Unit
On Saturday, December 31, 2016 at approximately 7:45 PM, the Antioch Police Department received numerous calls reporting gunshots in the area of a residential apartment in the 2300 block of Sycamore Drive. Officers responded to the reports and located a 20-year old man and a 56 year old man, both bleeding from gunshot wounds.
The officers began treating the injured men and requested paramedics respond to assist. The 20-year-old man was transported by ambulance to an area hospital where he was treated for non-life-threatening injuries. The 56 year old man died at the scene.
No further information will be released at this time as this investigation is ongoing. Anyone with
information regarding this case is encouraged to call Detective Jason Vanderpool with the Antioch Police Department at (925) 779-6988.
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Neff Corp. (NYSE:NEFF) has received a "superior proposal" from a strategic bidder to acquire all outstanding shares of the company for $25 per share in cash.
As a result, Neff has informed H&E Equipment Services (NASDAQ:HEES), which previously agreed to acquire the firm for $21.07 per share. H&E has certain matching rights, including the right to propose modifications to their merger agreement by the end of the week.
The new bidder has also agreed to pay Neff's $13.2M termination fee to H&E if it goes through with the new deal.
A Chick-fil-A restaurant wants to know who stole its cow costumes.
The restaurant in Folsom, California, says someone stole the costumes a week ago.
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“Intruders driving a dark hatchback broke into our storage and kidnapped our three cow mascots,” the restaurant said on its Facebook page.
Surveillance video shows the thieves are two men and a woman, according to KTXL-TV.
"There were things that were more valuable in that shed, so they went for the cows, knew where they were at and took them," restaurant owner Matt Crane said.
Crane said he believes the incident could have been a prank.
"I just want my cows back," Crane said. "(I have) no plans to press charges, so if they show back up, we would just be incredibly grateful."
× Jacob Park Won’t Play Saturday for Cyclones, Did Not Travel With Team
AMES, Iowa — Jacob Park is not playing or traveling with the Iowa State Cyclones this weekend and the team is not saying why.
Sports Director Keith Murphy has confirmed that the team’s starting quarterback did not travel with the team to Norman, Oklahoma ahead of Saturday’s game and will not play. The school has not said why Park is not with the team. Head Coach Matt Campbell tells the Des Moines Register’s Tommy Birch that Park is not suspended.
Iowa State has not named a starter for Saturday’s game. Zeb Noland and Kyle Kempt are the other two quarterbacks on the roster. Former starting quarterback Joel Lanning now plays linebacker.
Harvey Weinstein has been indicted on rape and criminal sex act charges in New York City.
Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr. announced the indictment Wednesday. He says it brings the former movie mogul "another step closer to accountability."
The indictment came hours after Weinstein's lawyers said he'd decided not to testify before the grand jury. They said there wasn't enough time to prepare because he learned the specific charges and the accusers' identities only after turning himself in Friday.
Weinstein's lawyers also said "political pressure" on the DA made an indictment unavoidable.
They declined to comment further on the indictment.
Weinstein faces rape and criminal sex act charges involving two women in New York. The 66-year-old has consistently denied all allegations of nonconsensual sex.
The crew stops by Charles's cousins house in Texas to find a place to sleep.
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Got a few hours to spare for a worthy cause?
If so, the Canadian Cancer Society’s Halton Unit wants to hear from you.
Volunteers are needed for a number of Halton-area locations — such as Metro, the Real Canadian Superstore, Sobeys Extra and some LCBOs — during Daffodil Month.
Daffodil pins will be sold from Thursday, April, 5 to Sunday, April 8, and from Thursday, April 12, to Sunday, April 15.
Let’s be real, who would want to be at Coachella when you could be hanging out on a yacht in Dubai? Bella Hadid ditched the festival for that exact reason. The supermodel was in Dubai to host a dinner for Dior (she’s the brand ambassador for Dior Beauty). She might not have been in Indio, but she still delivered on festival-ready style.
Bella relaxed on a boat in a cobalt blue triangle bikini top and high-waisted bottoms. This wasn’t the first time we’ve seen her in this style — she wore a similar two-piece in red during her trip to Mexico. Take a look at her simple, yet sexy bikini and shop similar versions below.
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Christina Aguilera and James Corden teamed up for a new "Carpool Karaoke" segment on CBS' "The Late Late Show" on Monday.
Aguilera sang some of her hit songs, including "Genie in a Bottle," "Fighter," and "Beautiful."
A highlight of Aguilera's "Carpool Karaoke" was when Melissa McCarthy joined in to perform Redman's rap verse from "Dirrty."
"It's a natural jump," McCarthy said of her rap skills.
Aguilera and McCarthy star in the upcoming comedy, "Life of the Party."
Aguilera also shared a few tips with Corden and McCarthy on how to achieve her signature vocals.
Watch the full "Carpool Karaoke" video below (McCarthy joins in at 2:58).
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May 2 WebMD Health Corp
* WebMD reports first quarter financial results and reaffirms 2017 guidance
* Sees FY 2017 earnings per share $1.97 to $2.10
* Q1 earnings per share $0.30
* Sees Q2 2017 revenue about $170 million to $173 million
* Sees FY 2017 revenue about $710 million to $730 million
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.27 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Qtrly revenue was $154.1 milllion, compared to $158.6 million in prior year period
* WebMD Health Corp - WebMD reaffirmed its guidance for 2017
* WebMD Health Corp sees Q2 adjusted EBITDA to be approximately $49 million to $51 million
* Q1 revenue view $152.6 million -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Q2 revenue view $171.1 million -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
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A Chatham man faces impaired driving charges after a traffic stop on Highway 401.
Chatham-Kent OPP say an officer stopped a vehicle on Highway 401 near Queens Line around 10:30 p.m. Monday.
While speaking with the driver, the officer determined the driver had consumed alcohol. The driver was transported to detachment for further tests.
Stanley Noah, 52, of Chatham was charged with driving while ability impaired, and drive motor vehicle with more than 80 milligrams of alcohol in blood.
He will appear in court on July 27 to answer to the charge.
Chatham-Kent Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) says it is actively monitoring the "Big 4" driving behaviours; impaired driving, speeding, distracted driving, and seatbelt usage.
History of Concord's overnight parking ban1927: Ban is established, prohibiting on-street parking for more than 30 minutes between 2 and 6 a.m. without police permission2008: Ban is lifted for an area of downtown and Ward 6. This is considered a pilot pro Some of Concord's city councilors recommended Monday that staff use targeted on-street parking bans more aggressively where snowbanks choke the road. Mayor Jim Bouley said he knew of two instances when a driver began to plow Albin Street, only to become so squeezed by protruding parked cars that he had to reverse his way back out.
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Cubs first baseman discusses why he likes manager Joe Maddon's "American Legion Week" for late arrivals before games on Monday, Aug. 14, 2017. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune)
A collision involving a Halifax Regional Police cruiser and another vehicle slowed Friday’s afternoon commute.
The crash occurred shortly before 5 p.m. at the corner of Barrington Street and Cornwallis.
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Barrington was backed up in both lanes, and police officers are directing traffic by hand at this time.
It’s not immediately clear what led to the collision.
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There were no major injuries reported at the time of the incident.
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Yesterday, Governor Eric Greitens announced that the Missouri Veterans Commission has secured a total of over $25 million from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs for construction projects at Missouri Veterans Homes.
Among the Homes benefitting is the Cape Girardeau location.
Cape Girardeau received one grant of $8,703,163.21.
MVH-CG will be able to conduct an extensive renovation that replaces many components dating to the home’s original construction almost three decades ago.
Projects include flooring, HVAC, doors, windows, walls, kitchen, dining areas, nursing units, laundry, nurse call, fire alarm, pavilion and storage.
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According to the Russian Defense Ministry, a Mi-28 Russian combat chopper made an emergency landing in the Syrian province of Hama due to malfunction on Friday.The helicopter has been escorting a Mi-8 transport helicopter with the servicemen of the Russian center for Syrian reconciliation on board.The helicopter crew is unharmed and was taken to an airfield."The life and health of the pilots is not in danger. According to the report of the crew and after the inspection of the vehicle, there was no fire impact on the helicopter," the Russian military said.
Notice Me is the new track from LA producer Mija, and comes ahead of her debut EP How To Measure The Distance Between Lovers, set for release on 9 February.
Having worked her way into the industry by working with Skrillex and DJing at TomorrowWorld, Mija has been labelled as an EDM producer. She claims inspiration from Björk along with Nicolas Jaar, Imogen Heap and Chopin (always Chopin). Those more varied sounds make their presence felt here on Notice Me, a track that features her vocals for the first time.
Notice Me is a gentle, lilting ballad featuring a complex layered feel as Mija’s vocals carefully pick their way through the song to convey her feelings.
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Six Colorado restaurants were named to two news lists: best new restaurants in the U.S. and best restaurants with the most scenic views. Bon Appetit magazine named Annette restaurant in the Stanley Place Marketplace in Aurora was one of those restaurants.
SAO PAULO (Reuters) - A Brazil-based spokeswoman for Boeing Co (BA.N) said on Friday that the structure of a potential tie-up with Brazilian planemaker Embraer SA (EMBR3.SA) was “still being studied” and nothing about a possible partnership had yet been defined.
A Brazilian government source told Reuters on Friday that the latest proposal for a tie-up between the planemakers would include the creation of a third company, as the top economics correspondent at Globo TV first reported.
LAGRANGE, Ga. -- LaGrange Police are asking for the public's help to track down a teenage girl believed to have run away with a 26-year-old man.
Cristy Garcia-Torres, 16, was reported as a runaway on June 29.
Police said she left her home on Rutland Circle with Jepser Villatoro-Ramirez, 26, in a gray SUV with an unknown Georgia tag.
Anyone with information about their locations is asked to call Detective Ellison at 706-883-2623.
Photos from LaGrange Police Department.
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March 29 Bucharest Stock Exchange Chief Executive Ludwik Sobolewski tells Reuters in an interview on sidelines of World Exchange Congress:
* "Reasonable grounds to assume" that bourse could be upgraded to secondary emerging market this year by FTSE Russell
* Bucharest bourse not on watch list of MSCI yet, we are in dialogue with them
* A large private company is planning an IPO worth several hundred million euros in the near future
* This private company to announce intention to float "very soon"
* Private company planning IPO not involved in utilities or oil and gas sector but in a "lighter industry," declines to name it
* State-owned power company Hidroelectrica could be floated this year
* Hidroelectrica and unspecified private company planning IPO would lift number of major shares on Bucharest exchange to five
* After Hidroelectrica, next companies to be listed could be Airport of Bucharest and Port of Constanta, but not this year (Reporting by Gergely Szakacs and Krisztina Than)
LONDON, April 5 British new car sales rose by 8 percent in March, usually the top-selling month of the year, compared with the same month last year, according to preliminary data released by an industry body on Wednesday.
Around one in five of all car purchases are made in March as it is only one of two occasions in the year when new licence plates are issued.
Sales are also likely to have been boosted as some consumers and businesses sought to avoid paying an increase in excise duty which came into force from April 1 for the most polluting vehicles.
Demand has continued to rise this year in Europe's second-biggest autos market, despite forecasts that sales would shrink by around 5 percent after two consecutive years of record highs and as Brexit begins to take its toll on consumer confidence.
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders is due to publish its final figures at 0800 GMT.
(Reporting by Costas Pitas; editing by Susan Thomas)
HARARE - The Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) has lashed out at the Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Services (ZPCS) for levelling charges against a prison officer accused of undermining President Emmerson Mnangagwa after he posted on social media comments calling the main opposition leader “my president.”
ZLHR, a legal rights group, criticised the move as a “fresh clampdown on dissent” ahead of elections expected in July.
ZPCS summoned John Mahlabera, 36, an officer at Chiredzi prison in the southern province of Masvingo, to appear before a disciplinary hearing on June 18.
Mahlabera was alleged to have called main opposition leader Nelson Chamisa “my president” after Chamisa addressed a rally in Masvingo province. Four witnesses are expected to testify against him at the hearing. The July election will be the first since the ousting of long-time ruler Robert Mugabe, whose authoritarian regime routinely suppressed dissent and had also targeted critics on social media. — AFP
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ARVIAT, Nunavut -- A Nunavut man has died while protecting his children from a polar bear.
Relatives say 31-year-old Aaron Gibbons was on an island about 10 kilometres from the hamlet of Arviat along the west coast of Hudson Bay with his children when the bear attacked.
Gibbons' uncle says his nephew urged the girls to run to their boat for safety while he put himself in front of the bear.
Hamlet residents heard the girls' panicked cries for help over the CB radio.
The girls were rescued safely.
Many in the hamlet stood on the beach under the midnight sun to greet Gibbons' body as it was brought home.
The bear was destroyed.
Investigators are on the way to Arviat to get information on its condition.
The fatal bear attack Tuesday was the first in Nunavut since 2000.
New construction with exceptional architectural design and quality on coveted street in the heart of town. Walk to everything! State-of-the-art luxury throughout this five bedroom, 5.2 baths by Waterworks. Sun-filled, mixing traditional exterior with transitional interiors. White oak floors, 9-foot ceilings, French doors to terrace overlooking level private property. Formal areas with unique fun features such as 200 bottle wine room off living room. Fabulous modern custom kitchen and breakfast room with waterfall edge white quartz center island, professional appliances and walk in pantry; paneled study; tray-ceiling master with his & her closets; luxury bath. Finished lower level with family room/exercise/ bedroom and bath. Pool site.
At age 99, Alta Slack still drives, plays bridge, lives on her own and can spot a surprise party from a mile away. "They called my daughter and she was making sure I got here at a certain time.
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CLEVELAND (AP) — A judge has ordered an Ohio fertility clinic that experienced an equipment failure that may have damaged thousands of frozen eggs and embryos to stop reaching out to patients.
The Plain Dealer reports University Hospitals cannot contact patients who were affected by the March 4 failure at a clinic in suburban Cleveland. UH was offering patients free in vitro fertilization treatments in exchange for an out-of-court settlement.
Lawyers for a couple who filed a lawsuit against University Hospitals argue the out-of-court settlement could hurt their chance to participate in a class action case and receive damages for their loss.
A spokeswoman for the hospital says it is policy not to comment on pending litigation.
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Dogs, cats, and ferrets, oh my! Pets. Lots of households own them. And they all spend big bucks on their beloved animals. But, did you know that more and more pet-related franchise opportunities are appearing? A few to check out are included here.
THE latest weather forecast from the Met Office has said it may snow in Wales next week.
Subzero temperatures are expected in Wales which could lead to some snow.
The Met Office said: "Sunday and Monday are expected to be mostly dry and rather cold. Monday night and Tuesday are likely to bring some snow, but probably rain near the coast."
A show at the Alberta Rose Theatre is full of singing, dancing and more fun for the holidays.
“Celebrate the Season” has a cast full of “actrobats,” talented people who can act and do acrobatics.
While there won’t be a Santa on stage, the show will have live music and juggling.
A fun morning of music, acrobatics and giant breakdancing dogs! Check out @DoJumpTheatre and @3legtorso in #celebratetheseason this weekend at the @albertarosepdx ! pic.twitter.com/MEGvzU4LpT — Joe Vithayathil (@JoeVFox12) December 11, 2017
The show is only two nights, Saturday and Sunday, and there aren’t too many tickets left according to the performance schedule. If you’d like to nab some, visit AlbertaRoseTheatre.com.
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Oscar has arrived in China ahead of the finalisation of his record-breaking switch from Chelsea to Shanghai SIPG.
The attacking midfielder touched down at Pudong Airport on Monday and was greeted warmly by a large contingent of supporters.
Oscar was presented with bouquets of flowers and the Brazilian stopped to sign autographs for fans who came out to welcome him.
The 25-year-old will link up with compatriots Hulk and Elkeson at SIPG, where Andre Villas-Boas is head coach.
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The club shelled out a CSL-record €60million in order to capture Oscar, who general manager Sui Guoyang said was motivated to sign by the offer of first-team football.
Oscar struggled for game-time following Antonio Conte's arrival at Stamford Bridge, starting just five Premier League matches.
His role was further limited by a switch to a 3-4-3 formation and his exit was confirmed last month.
There was so much to take in on Pusha T’s “The Story of Adidon” between Drake’s bizarre black face to his secret baby mama drama. One of the most mind-blowing lines of the diss record was when he took shots at Drizzy’s good friend and OVO producer Noah “40” Shebib.
“OVO 40, hunched over like he 80, tick, tick, tick/How much time he got? That man is sick, sick, sick.”
For those who are unaware, 40 was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2005 when he was 22 years old. The disease affects the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves. Although the incurable can be managed, many people die from MS-related complications.
Many people thought that was a low blow, including the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. The organization released the following statement about the controversial lyrics:
April 28Guangdong Shirongzhaoye Co Ltd :
* Says it plans to pay annual cash dividend as 3.8 yuan(pre-tax) per 10 shares as FY 2016 div payment
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/awRhFi
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BERLIN (AP) — A group of city counselors in Munich say they want the southern German city's main train station to have a landing pad for flying taxis.
Five city council members from the Christian Social Union party submitted a motion Wednesday calling on rail company Deutsche Bahn to consider the space needed for flying taxis in its plans for a future redesign of the station.
In their motion, they write that "it is to be expected that within a few years technology will have advanced so far that flying taxis can be used to transport people."
The party, which has a majority across Bavaria but is in opposition in the state capital's assembly, has recently been championing the idea of flying taxis as a future means of travel.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Singapore Medical Group Ltd
* HY revenue S$30.6 million, up 57.5 percent
* HY net profit attributable to owners of company S$4 million versus S$633,000 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Scott Walker planned to sign a bill Monday lifting Wisconsin’s moratorium on gold and silver mining, reversing his vote from nearly 20 years ago imposing the ban.
Source: LacrosseTribune.com
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Ears are straining, training on budget talks underway this week at the Capitol regarding possible cuts that could impact key local funding. Mother Lode lawmaker Senator Tom Berryhill's staff is reporting thus far that, with regard to monies to finance construction of the new Tuolumne County Courthouse , there have been no changes to the status.
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More new sidewalks coming in downtown Sherman
"It will create 10-foot sidewalks in the part of Sherman that didn't have it before," city spokesman Nate Strauch explained.
National Liberation Army of Colombia (ELN) Colombian President Postponing Historic Talks With ELN Rebels Until Hostage Released
MOSCOW (Sputnik) — According to the ministry's statement, the army was conducting an operation in the town of Montecristo, located in northern Colombia.
"The ELN continued to infringe international human rights with the continued forced recruitment of under age recruits," the statement quoted by BBC news said.
On Saturday, the ELN released businessman Octavio Figueroa, held in captivity since March 2016.
ELN is the second-largest rebel group in Colombia after the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia — People's Army (FARC), fighting against the government for many decades. The Colombian authorities have repeatedly tried to launch talks with the rebel group, however, all attempts failed.
In early December 2016, the Colombian government said that peace talks with ELN would be postponed till January 10.
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The Kansas Highway Patrol has identified the victim of a Sunday night crash on I-70 Eastbound at Rice Road.
According to the Patrol, 58-year-old Raymond A. Urbanek of Lawrence was driving his 2006 Chevy Silverado just before 7 p.m. Sunday night when it left the road to the right and overturned.
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Anglers in the Roaring Fork Valley are being urged to give fish a break on these hot, dry days.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife and multiple partners are urging anglers to carry thermometers with them and quit fishing when the water in rivers and streams hits 67 degrees.
“We’re definitely concerned right now. Temperatures are reaching the high 60s and even 70 on the Colorado (River),” Kendall Bakich, an aquatic biologist with CPW for area 8, said Tuesday.
The agency last sought a voluntary fishing closure on the Roaring Fork for high water temperatures and low flows in 2012. Bakich said anglers are urged to go out earlier in the day, when air and water temperatures tend to be lower.
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It'll work in much the same way as it does on web and mobile -- search and play your favorite albums, create the perfect gaming playlist and so on -- but with a couple of new features. The Xbox One version has a refreshed look, making it easier to navigate your music collection, and includes background audio support and an autoplay function that means you'll never be left sitting in silence when your gaming gets too intense to pause and find something else to listen to.
Xbox One fans don't have a huge amount of choice when it comes to on-demand background-streaming music services. Since Groove -- which was first on the scene -- is no more, Pandora's main rival Spotify has taken the top spot. Whether Pandora will overtake Spotify as the gamer's streaming service of choice is yet to be seen, but its arrival on Xbox One certainly increases competition between the two.
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GUINDA, Calif. — Crews are making progress against a Northern California wildfire that threatens hundreds of buildings but say wind and dry vegetation could still fuel the blaze.
California officials said the fire in rural counties northwest of Sacramento was 25 per cent contained as of Wednesday morning. That’s up from 15 per cent the previous day.
It has burned through 129 square miles (334 square kilometres) after igniting Saturday. Some areas have been under evacuation orders for days.
It’s among the massive wildfires burning in the Western United States and putting some Fourth of July plans on hold.
Two car accident on the Pacific Highway
Two car accident on the Pacific Highway Live Traffic NSW
UPDATE: A two car collision on the Pacific Highway near Centenary Dr has now been cleared.
BEFORE: THERE has been a two car collision on the Pacific Highway, just north of Grafton.
Live Traffic is reporting traffic is affected in both directions but it appears traffic is moving slowly.
Emergency services are on scene.
More to come.
TOWNSEND (WATE) – Park rangers are searching for a Blount County teen believed to be lost in the southwestern area of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Austin Bohanan, 18, was reported missing around 6:30 p.m. on Sunday. Thirteen members of the Park Search and Rescue Team began a ground search Monday morning, focused on the southwest area of the park near Highway 129.
No other details have been released at this time.
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Nigerian forward Sone Aluko was on target as Fulham strengthened their quest for a Premier League play-off place following their 3-1 Championship home win against 10-man Aston Villa on Monday.
Aluko scored in the 56th minute to put Fulham 2-1 ahead.
The goal was Aluko's eighth in 42 league appearances for Fulham this season.
Ryan Sessegnon had put Fulham 1-0 in the 17th minute before Jack Grealish equalised for Aston Villa on 50 minutes.
Neeskens Kebano scored the winning goal in the 62nd minute to secure the win for Fulham.
Aston Villa had Jonathan Kodjia sent off after he was shown a straight red card in the 22nd minute.
Fulham now occupy the sixth position in the league table, the final play-off spot, on 73 points with three games left.
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A local golf course doesn’t meet the test of being a heritage property.
That’s according to a certified heritage professional hired by the owners of Marlwood Golf and Country Club.
The course’s owners, the Smardenka family, are proposing to build 65 single-family homes on the course. The development will necessitate changes to the course’s layout, which has been resisted by neighbours.
The neighbours have argued the course, originally built in the 1920s by NHL’s Conacher brothers, and designed by Frank Thompson, is historic. The findings of the professional, however, differ. A report by ERA Architects indicated the course and the clubhouse “are not only insufficient to meet a basic threshold for heritage designation, they are also rendered less significant through the loss of integrity that has occurred (primarily on the golf course) over time.”
As a homeowner, there is nearly always a laundry list of projects with time and budget constraints when it comes to a home remodel.
This step-by-step guide from the experts at the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) can help ensure you get the maximum return on your investment and make the most of your remodel.
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Deciding whether to undertake simple aesthetic changes or a full remodel can be difficult. One of the best ways to decide is to figure out why you are remodeling in the first place, whether it’s to make your new house feel more like home or to update a 1950s-era kitchen.
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“The purpose of the Sheriff’s Citizens Academy is to foster better communications between citizens and deputies through education and cooperation,” said Wilson County sheriff’s Lt. Scott Moore. “A well-informed citizen is more likely to share their experiences with the community as the opportunity arises. Everyone benefits from enhancing citizens’ understanding of the role and function of the sheriff’s office.”
The participants completed a 12-week course where they were taught about every aspect of the Wilson County Sheriff’s Office to familiarize them with each division.
“We appreciate [Wilson County sheriff’s] Lt. James Lanier for directing the academy, photographer Kristen Allen, instructors, the Citizens Academy Alumni Association and Sheriff [Robert] Bryan for his support and allowing the citizens academy to take place,” said Moore. “We hope that you enjoyed your time here with us and [are] looking forward to working with each of you in the future.”
MUMBAI (Reuters) - Bonds recovered all intraday losses following a report that the central bank might conduct open market purchases to support the government’s borrowing programme.
The Reserve Bank of India might undertake open market operations to support the bond market and the budgeted bond buybacks are also likely to be completed by March, local news wire Newsrise said, citing an official.
The news pulled down the 10-year benchmark bond yield to 7.55 percent. The yield had risen to a high of 7.68 percent earlier in the day, the highest since February 2016 on worries that the RBI might come out with a hawkish policy next week.
The paper had ended at 7.6 percent on Thursday.
March 19 (Reuters) - Cision Ltd:
* CISION LTD. ANNOUNCES PROPOSED OFFERING OF 8,000,000 SHARES BY SELLING SHAREHOLDERS Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Pope Francis became an ice cream man for a day on Monday as Rome charity workers dished out 3,000 helpings of gelato to the homeless and needy as his gift to them on his name day.Francis was born Jorge Mario Bergoglio and, in keeping with papal tradition, does not celebrate his birthday, but the feast day of the saint he was named after at birth. Monday is the feast of St. George and a holiday in the Vatican.The Vatican's alms-giving office said 3,000 ice creams would be given out in the pope's name to homeless and needy people who use the shelters, soup kitchens, health facilities and baths for the homeless in Rome, most run by Catholic charities.Francis has in the past treated Rome's homeless to private tours of the Vatican Museums and a day at the circus as his guest.Last year, to mark the Church's first World Day of the Poor, he said a special Mass for about 7,000 poor people in St. Peter's Square and then treated them to a gourmet lunch in the Vatican and in pontifical universities in Rome.
matthew wrote: Signing a full back...means Ratchford to stand off ? or centre? or prop? or do we play Hiku at centre or wing or second row or hooker...or Rochdale?
I can see his first game at centre!Where do he and ratchford fit in ? Ratch has just signed an extension And has started to claim a position for his own and yet we sign a full back after missing out on another is ratch staying on the basis he will get to play te position he wants to ?? Or have we just signed someone and he's quite good and available and we can fit him into the team somewhere amongst the ack line as most are unhappy wth someone in it at any given time !!
The City of Huntington would like to remind citizens that they are prohibited from posting any “parasite” signs on a public right-of-way.
Article 1751.14 of the City Code states, "No person shall hang or place any parasite sign or place any advertisement upon any sidewalk, hydrant, lamppost, tree, telephone, telegraph or electric light pole, fence or building in the City, or advertise by signs tacked, posted or tied to any public property."
Beginning on Oct. 10, the Public Works Department’s Code Enforcement Unit will begin removing any parasite signs that they see on a public-right-of-way as they tend to their daily duties. The signs will be stored in the Public Works Office, located in the basement of City Hall, 800 5th Ave. Arrangements to retrieve signs after Oct. 10 can be made by calling the Department of Public Works at 304-696-5903.
April 28 Zhejiang Double Arrow Rubber Co Ltd :
* Sees net profit for H1 2017 to increase by 20 percent to 50 percent, or to be 52.9 million yuan to 66.2 million yuan, compared to net profit of the same period in 2016 (44.1 million yuan)
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/tAmll4
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
Winter Paralympic team gets warm homecoming The West Australian
It follows Australia's best performance in a Winter Paralympics ever.
Fifteen-year-old Cara Pressman gave a blunt message to her insurance company, Aetna, after it denied her for a minimally invasive brain surgery that could stop her seizures.
Officials from across the nation are checking out a Connecticut prison program that can serve as a model for treating young adult offenders.
Connecticut prison officials are showing off the TRUE Unit on Wednesday at the Cheshire Correctional Institution. It houses 18- to 25-year-old inmates along with older mentors, some of whom are serving life sentences.
The unit is based on a prison in Germany and focuses on education, family and skill development. Correction Commissioner Scott Semple says the idea is to create an environment that supports inmates whose brains are still developing.
The unit had been scaled back from a planned prison for young adults due to budget cuts. It has been open for about a year and will soon expand to the state’s prison for women.
Bebe Rexha never heard of Florida Georgia Line before they started work on “Meant To Be”
A number one Country song done by someone who doesn’t know anything about Country music?
She’s admitted she had no clue who Florida Georgia Line was before working with Tyler Hubbard on the hit “Meant To Be.”
Is there every been a hit song in the format where the artist could not name a tune from any of the genre’s acts? All of our research showed us you liked the song! Does it matter?
What are your thoughts on this….maybe a “Shark Jump” on the part of Nashville with this one?
London, Ky. (April 17, 2017) - On Sunday, April 16, 2017 at approximately 12:30 PM, Kentucky State Police Post 11, London received a report of a human body in the water near the Marsh Branch boat ramp on Laurel Lake in Laurel County.
Upon arrival, KSP Detective Jessie Armstrong located Andrew Ku, 21, of New York, New York deceased.
Ku’s body has been sent to the State Medical Examiner’s Office for an autopsy. Preliminary cause of death is expected later.
** UPDATE**
Preliminary autopsy results indicate drowning as cause of death.
Complete results are pending toxicology testing.
Detective Armstrong is continuing the investigation.
May 3 Bel Fuse Inc:
* Bel reports first quarter 2017 results
* Q1 sales fell 6.2 percent to $113.7 million
* Q1 non-GAAP earnings per share $0.07
* Q1 GAAP earnings per share $0.05
* Bel Fuse Inc - "still in 'wait-and-see' mode on ultimate timing of upturn in sales"
* Bel fuse inc - anticipate second half of 2017 to yield additional sales volumes
* Bel Fuse Inc qtrly class A GAAP earnings per share $0.05
* Bel Fuse Inc qtrly class A non gaap earnings per share $0.07
* Bel Fuse Inc qtrly class B GAAP earnings per share $0.06
* Bel Fuse Inc qtrly class B non-GAAP earnings per share $0.09 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The Huntsman Cancer Institute as confirmed the death of Jon Huntsman Sr., a Utah billionaire and philanthropist.
No further details were immediately available, according to FOX13 in Salt Lake City.
Hunstman was 80 years. He donated more than 1 billion dollars to charity throughout his life, and funded the institute, which focuses on cancer research.
Huntsman was the only American to ever receive the Armenian Medal of Honor, Fox13 reports.
Mrazek led the Red Wings out on the ice for pregame warmups Saturday, as he prepares to start against the Panthers on the road.
Mrazek's been on fire lately, as he's manufactured a 4-0-1 record, 1.02 GAA and .967 save percentage in his last six appearances. This should do wonders for his trade value, as the Wings still seem to be favoring Jimmy Howard in the grand scheme of things. Mrazek will field shots from a Panthers team that ranks 18th offensively by virtue of averaging 2.82 goals per game.
For some, it might be hard to imagine a megastar like Beyoncé makes quick runs to Target like us regular folk.
But it seems like no matter how much money she makes or how big she is, she’s still quick to hop on that Target special. She was spotted at one in San Clemente, California on Thursday. Peep some of the photos below.
She’s out here wearing a mommy backpack and pushing the kiddie cart through a Target, @Beyonce you’re doing amazing sweetie pic.twitter.com/Dpx3E53Wog — holidayoncé🎄 (@beygency) December 7, 2017
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Netflix had some fun with the suffering of ABC and Roseanne’s cast and crew today, tweeting a “reminder” that its One Day At A Time sitcom remount “is a sitcom about a tight-knit, working class family that tackles extremely topical social issues, in a smart and innovative way.”
“Ya know, if you’re suddenly looking for a show like that….,” Netflix snarked to potential subscribers/ Roseanne revival viewers.
Bet ABC is kicking itself for not having had similar fun last October when its White House intrigue Scandal was still on the air and Netflix was struggling with its own scandal over House of Cards star Kevin Spacey.
Netflix’s tweet:
April 12 Ivanhoe Mines Ltd
* Ivanhoe Mines CEO Lars-Eric Johansson - company has approved start of early-works construction for Shaft 2 at Platreef Mine in South Africa
* Ivanhoe Mines CEO Lars-Eric Johansson - Ivanplats, Ivanhoe's unit, is expected to begin two-part, early-works program for shaft 2 in Q2 2017
* Ivanhoe Mines CEO Lars-Eric Johansson says early-works construction is expected to take approximately 12 months and cost about $5.5 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
FILE - This Nov. 4, 2014 file photo former US Congressman Charles Djou, Republican candidate for the Hawaii US House seat, makes some last minute campaign phone calls at his headquarters on election day in Honolulu. Djou, says he's leaving the Republican Party because of President Donald Trump and the failure of fellow party members to stand up to him. Djou represented Honolulu in the U.S. House from 2010 to 2011. He wrote in an opinion piece published in Civil Beat on Monday, March 19, 2018, that he's disturbed that the Republican Party under Trump has become hostile to immigration. Marco Garcia, File AP Photo
Flights between Gulfport and Minneapolis on Sun Country Airlines will return in August and run through December, bringing tourists to South Mississippi giving Coast residents a chance to enjoy the fall scenery and shopping the Mall of America in Minnesota. Courtesy of Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport
SALLISAW, OK (KSWO)- Heavy rains are to blame for a train derailment near Sallisaw. The Union Pacific train derailed early yesterday morning just north of Highway 64, about 160 miles east of Oklahoma City.
Officials say the conductor reported seeing water on the tracks and the train derailed as he hit the brakes. The train had two locomotives, about a dozen cars, and carried liquid petroleum but there were no leaks.
The two crew members on board were not hurt. Nearby homes were evacuated as a precaution, but residents were allowed to return by noon.
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Lacombe police extend counter hours
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SIR – At the moment, the Government is talking only about grammar schools (Letters, April 17) – how to increase their number and how they will further social mobility. Very rarely are the other children mentioned: those who will never see the inside of a grammar school.
Money need not be spent on buildings for new grammar schools in order to be fair to all pupils. The Government could ensure that every comprehensive school has an excellent grammar stream, with the same selection tests and rigorous teaching.
The Government could then concentrate on the other children and ensure that their education is excellent, too. There must be pathways available that will allow these pupils to succeed, such as apprenticeships and learning through work experience.
Jane Condon
Marlborough, Wiltshire
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With an annual craft beer festival and several bars that have craft beers on tap, Brentwood is part of the growing craft beer movement. The latest spot in the city to sample these beers is Sand Creek Pub, which opened in December.
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A federal judge has ruled in favor of a group of adult entertainers who claimed their rights were violated when police raided San Diego strip club where they worked.
An attorney for the women said the ruling essentially finds that the city's municipal code, which allows for inspections of police regulated businesses, violated the dancer's First Amendment rights.
But the judge stopped short of ruling on the claim that the city also violated the Fourth Amendment on unreasonable searches and seizures.
The San Diego City Attorney's office told 10News it's reviewing the ruling at this time and had no further comment.
The dancers are also seeking damages, which their attorney says will be decided when the matter goes to trial, but a date hasn't been set.
Lehner made 32 saves in a 1-0 loss to St. Louis in Saturday night.
Lehner and Carter Hutton were locked in a duel until the 14:19 mark of the third, but the Sabres' tender got no help from his mates. Lehner has been surging of late -- he's 2-2 with two shutouts and just three goals allowed in his last four games. Right now, he has sneaky fantasy value behind that 11-20-6 overall record.
Pegswood ward county councillor David Towns, pictured right, was able to supply Pegswood Community Hub chairman Peter Stonell with two laptop computers sourced from Northumberland County Council that had become surplus to requirements.
Coun Towns said: “The hub is a brilliant community asset in Pegswood and I am really pleased to have been able to have helped out the team there, even in this small way.”
The building off Longhirst Road includes a computer and IT suite for public use and for assisting with its many and varied courses, such as creative writing.
Mr Stonell said: “We appreciate the contribution of Coun Towns in sourcing these laptops, which will add to the provision in our well-used computer and IT suite.”
The second phase of the hub’s community garden initiative will start in a couple of weeks. It will open up the area to all local residents.
For more details about the hub’s events and activities, call 01670 512185 or visit www.pegswoodcommunityhub.org
The full extent of the software upgrades isn't available, but the new wristwear should also support offline Spotify playback. So long as you have a pair of Bluetooth headphones, you won't need to bring your phone to get a soundtrack for your gym sessions. GPS tracking was already included in the Fit 2 and should carry over here.
There's no mention of pricing, not to mention whether this will replace or complement the Fit 2. The Pro badge suggests that it could be sold alongside the earlier wristwear, but nothing mentioned so far would explicitly justify a price hike. There's only a few days until the reported launch, though, so it won't take long to learn whether or not the new model is within your budget.
AUSTINTOWN — Mahoning County's Recycling Division will host a meeting at 9 a.m. Tuesday at the county's health board offices, 50 Westchester Drive.
The focus on managing local government debt risk will likely remain a key policy focus for Beijing over the coming years, says Martin Petch of Moody's Investors Service.
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Ontario's new Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford is addressing supporters at a rally in Toronto tonight.
Christine Elliott, who placed second to Ford in the leadership race and initially contested his victory, is expected to introduce him at the event.
Members of the Tory caucus are also expected to attend the so-called "unity rally."
The Progressive Conservative leadership contest was triggered by the resignation of former leader Patrick Brown amid sexual harassment allegations.
The Tories have been leading in the polls despite the turmoil they've been in since Brown stepped down in January.
Ontario's provincial election is expected to be held on June 7.
BAHAWALNAGAR: Death toll in Bahawalnagar’s gas cylinder blast has reached at 7, as another teenager girl expired during treatment today.
Due to a blast caused by gas leakage, roof of a house had come down and walls of four adjacent houses collapsed on Tuesday. Six people had died in the blast and 11 belonging to neighbouring house were injured, they were shifted to hospital.
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THIRUVANANTHAPURAM:The Youth Congress organised a protest march to the Secretariat demanding the resignation of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in the wake of Kevin Joseph’s death.The march, conducted under the aegis of the state committee and inaugurated by state chief Dean Kuriakose, witnessed tense moments and chaotic scenes as the activists tried to cross over the police barricade.
The police resorted to mild lathi charging and dispersed the crowd using water cannons, in which several activists sustained injuries.They also burned Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in effigy and later launched a sit-in protest against the police action.Meanwhile, four Youth Congress leaders who were arrested on Tuesday managed to secure bails and were released late in the evening.
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Mindy Grossman, CEO of Weight Watchers, discusses the shift from focusing on losing weight to overall health and wellness, and the launch of their Healthy Kitchen products.Paul Sweeney, U.S. Director of Research and Senior Media/Internet Analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, on Apple developing their own screens, Facebook in hot water after the Cambridge Analytica data breach, and Time Warner going to trial against the DOJ.Elliot Weissbluth, Founder and CEO of HighTower Advisors, on the repeal of DOL’s fiduciary rule, and what it means for financial advisors and investors. Susanne Barton, Bloomberg commodities reporter, on why industry barons see a future in mining asteroids in space for water and minerals.
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Analysts at Nomura explained that the pound is not only driven by the data.
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"It is hard to see any meaningful deviation from what has not already been said (officially or unofficially), but the market may move then on the EU’s response. When looking at how the first Brexit offer on the issue of EU nationals’ rights were received in June, we would expect more of the “there is a long, long way to go for negotiations” rhetoric rather than any meaningful positive surprise at this stage."
April 12 Getin Noble Bank SA:
* Said on Tuesday that its management resolved to increase its share capital by 50.0 million zlotys ($12.48 million) via issue of 18.3 million series B shares at issue price 2.73 zloty per share
* Series B shares to be offered in private subscription to entities affiliated with chairman of supervisory board Leszek Czarnecki without pre-emptive rights
* The resolution is subject to shareholders' approval, a meeting has been called for May 9
* The company plans to allocate FY 2016 net profit for reserve capital
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The Alabama Department of Corrections said in a news release that agents apprehended 38-year-old Jonathan Keith Kennedy and 45-year-old Michael Ray Morrison about 1 p.m. Tuesday near Hospitality Park in Decatur. A search continues for the third inmate, 49-year-old James Brent Brown, who was serving a 99-year term for a manslaughter charge out of Morgan County.
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For many months, North Kent Connect supporters collected Family Fare receipts as part of the SpartanNash Direct Your Dollars program. NKC reached the goal of $150,000 in receipts and was thrilled to receive a $1,000 check from SpartanNash! Claire Guisfredi, Executive Director of North Kent Connect and Karilyn Hashman, Store Director at the Rockford Family Fare are holding the big check. Thank you to the community for saving your Family Fare receipts. Continue saving them because NKC is trying for the next $1,000!
Balram Singh, main suspect in the SIM box fraud racket busted by the MP Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), had deposited around Rs 30,000 on four different dates in accounts of Satwinder and Dado, arrested in Jammu in the same case in November last year, a top MP officer said Tuesday.
“In the money deposit slips, Balram had mentioned his telephone number, which corroborated his links with those arrested in Jammu,” Superintendent of Police, ATS (MP), Pranay Nagvanshi said.
Balram and 10 others were arrested last week for allegedly running parallel phone exchanges to route calls through the internet, making them appear local calls.
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — A Florida college professor fired after publicly saying the Sandy Hook school shooting in Connecticut was a hoax has lost a lawsuit claiming he was wrongfully terminated.
JUST IN: FAU wins in lawsuit by fired professor who said Sandy Hook was a hoax https://t.co/pahmh9eDPs pic.twitter.com/eAMWlJcFzi — The Palm Beach Post (@pbpost) December 11, 2017
Local news outlets report that a federal jury on Monday sided with Florida Atlantic University. The school contended communications professor James Tracy was fired last year not because of his blog posts about the Sandy Hook school shooting but because he violated rules regarding reporting of outside work.
Tracy claimed his firing violated his free speech rights. He wrote on his blog that the Sandy Hook shooting was a hoax by the government to impose tougher gun control. Tracy sought reinstatement to his position, back pay and damages.
Twenty children and six adults were killed at Sandy Hook in 2012.
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Franklin County Sheriff’s Office reports on 04/14/17 at approximately 9:50 pm deputies were dispatched to 2500 block of Tamarack Lane located in Union for a report of an assault. Upon arrival deputies made contact with the victim who claimed her boyfriend struck her in the nose. The suspect was identified as; 31 year old, Mr. Christopher Lewis from St. Clair. Mr. Lewis was arrested and charged with Domestic Assault 3rd and is being held on a $20,00.00 cash only bond.
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MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Another Monster of the Midway is headed to Canton.
Brian Urlacher, a finalist on his first ballot was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame Saturday.
BREAKING: The Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2018 – Welcome to Canton! #PFHOF18 pic.twitter.com/kKA3WsRdmx — Pro Football HOF (@ProFootballHOF) February 4, 2018
Urlacher played for the Bears from 2000-2012 and was selected to the Pro Bowl eight times in his career.
The former ninth overall pick out of New Mexico was named the NFL’s Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2000 before becoming a four-time first-team All Pro.
Urlacher finished his career with 1,358 tackles, 41.5 sacks and 22 interceptions.
Peterborough police are searching for a teenage girl last seen on June 22.
Abigail Dormer, 15, was last seen on the afternoon of Friday, June 22, in the area of Kingston Road and McCowan Road in Toronto.
However, she is known to frequent the City of Peterborough.
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Dormer is described as five-foot-four, 230 pounds, with brown/burgundy, shoulder-length hair.
She was last seen carrying a dirty, white backpack.
“Police are concerned for the safety of Dormer,” officials stated on Wednesday.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at (705) 876-1122 or contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS or stopcrimehere.ca.
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BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) _ Police say a Connecticut pastor faces charges after he forged deed documents and sold a church worth more than $1 million to himself for $1.
The Connecticut Post reports that Bishop Franklin Fountain is charged with first-degree larceny and second-degree forgery. He was released Wednesday on a promise to appear in court.
Bridgeport police say they received a complaint from the church’s board of directors and members of Fountain’s family that Fountain had allegedly altered the deed documents and sold the church to himself.
The newspaper reports that records show Fountain owns the church and property valued at $1.5 million.
Fountain says the case is “ridiculous” and that he expects “this will all be worked out.”
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German foreign minister on Monday underlined saving the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) signed between Iran and the Group 5+1 (the US, the UK, Russia, China and France plus Germany) in 2015.
Speaking to reporters in Brussels, Heiko Maas described Iran's nuclear deal as an important deal and stressed continuation of consultations with his European counterparts, in particular, the French and British foreign ministers to protect the JCPOA, IRNA wrote.
The German official who was speaking before meeting of the European countries' foreign ministers stressed dialogue with Iran.
Also, the German Foreign Ministry in a statement said that the European Union seeks protection of nuclear deal with Iran.
The statement called for dialogue with Iran to remove concerns about its missile program and its role in the region.
Firefighters have been called to a chimney fire at the Mill Street Pub & Kitchen in Oakham.
The crew from Oakham were called at 2.15pm today (March 19) and it is currently using a chimney kit to fight the fire.
Staff have been evacuated from the building.
Security authorities in Russia's Tatarstan region have detained 14 alleged members of the banned Hizb ut-Tahrir organization.
The regional branch of the Federal Security Service (FSB) said on April 24 that the suspects were detained after an operation in which 14 homes were searched in Tatarstan’s capital, Kazan, and nearby districts.
FSB officers confiscated books with suspected extremist content, it said.
Authorities in Russia and other former Soviet republics say Hizb ut-Tahrir plays a role in a strategy used by Islamic State (IS) militants to radicalize young people and recruit them to fight in Syria and Iraq.
Hizb ut-Tahrir is a London-based Sunni political organization that seeks to unite all Muslim countries into an Islamic caliphate.
The group, which is banned in Russia and Central Asian former Soviet republics, says it is peaceful.
RENSSELAER, Ind. – To raise money for the Saint Joseph’s College community, school officials will hold a liquidation sale this week.
Saint Joseph’s closed its doors in February despite raising $2 million after experiencing financial setbacks. The Saint Joseph’s College Alumni Group hoped the money would be enough to keep the school open, but they fell short of the $20 million goal.
School administrators hope the liquidation sale will raise enough money to help open the school again in the future.
“Of course, it's sad because it's the closing of one chapter, but optimistic like I said that there will be a new chapter and it could even be bigger and better than what we've known in the past,” said Christy Fleming.
Hours of the liquidation sale held August 14-20 can be found here.
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NEW YORK (AP) -- The Brooklyn Nets have hired former NBA player and Argentine guard Pablo Prigioni as an assistant coach.
The Nets also announced Tuesday that former Spurs center Tiago Splitter was hired as a pro scout.
Prigioni spent most of his professional career in Spain and won a bronze medal with Argentina in the 2008 Olympics before coming to the New York Knicks in 2012 as a 35-year-old rookie. He spent four years in the NBA with the Knicks, Rockets and Clippers.
Splitter helped San Antonio win the 2014 NBA championship before spending the final two seasons of his seven-year career with Atlanta and Philadelphia. The Nets said Splitter, who also played for Brazil's national team, will have added duties related to player on-court development.
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The Indian rupee opened lower by 3 paise at 67.95 per dollar on Monday versus 67.92 Friday.Pramit Brahmbhatt of Veracity said, "We expect the rupee to gain after finding support at 68/dollar. We expect the USD-INR pair to trade in a range of 67.80-68.20/dollar today."The dollar index slipped well below the 103 mark. The euro surged against the dollar, currently at 1.05.
Recent Best New Bands honoree Phoebe Bridgers released her debut album, Stranger In The Alps, a couple months ago, and today she’s shared a video for “Would You Rather,” the Conor Oberst duet that’s featured on it. It’s a live action/animated hybrid starring human-like figures with televisions for heads that both Bridgers and Oberst sing out of. Watch below.
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HADP grounds ,Ooty is the training ground for athletes and sportspersons on the state, national and international level. With an aim to improve the grounds to international standard, renovation work was undertaken,but due to rains and other causes,the renovations slowed down. Now, the work has picked up speed with the laying of first level of synthetic tracks. The public and sportspersons are eagerly awaiting the reopening of the grounds which they hope would be within this month.
Canada's contribution to peacekeeping has long been a part of its history, but it appears that lately it's not keeping recent promises. During the 2015 election campaign, the Liberal Party promised to offer more troops and police officers to the UN. But there's little sign those commitments will be kept
Philippe Gilbert will miss the rest of the Ardennes classics season, including Sunday's prestigious Liege-Bastogne-Liege race, due to a kidney problem, his Quick Step team revealed on Monday. Just 24 hours after continuing his fine start to the season by winning the Amstel Gold Race -- one of the three major Ardennes classics -- Gilbert, 33, said he was in pain and would need some time off.
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South Dakota Has 1st Human West Nile Virus Case Of The Year
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) – South Dakota has its first confirmed human case of West Nile virus this year.
The state Health Department says the case is in a Davison County resident who is in his or her 60s.
West Nile virus is spread by mosquitoes. Symptoms include fever, headache, body aches and rash. Many people infected with the virus experience mild or no symptoms, but the virus can be fatal.
The virus was first reported in South Dakota in 2002. Since then the state has confirmed 2,359 human cases, including 745 hospitalizations and 38 deaths.
State Epidemiologist Lon Kightlinger encourages South Dakotans to get in the habit of using mosquito repellent, to protest themselves.
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Gino Fanelli plays three nights of New Orleans party jazz at How Art Thou.
We've said it before and we'll say it again: How Art Thou Jazz Lounge and Tapas Bar is bringing some pretty cool jazz acts to the Lowcountry. This weekend the James Island spot hosts Gino Fanelli from Thurs. Feb. 16-Sat. Feb. 18, starting at 8 p.m. each night.A Detroit native, Fanelli plays 1930s New Orleans Party Jazz, a style he's spent 15 years honing. The 1930s saw a rise in swing jazz, with virtuoso soloists making a name for themselves — think Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, and Earl Hines.Upright bassist Paul Ahrens, of Charleston, joins Fanelli on Friday and Saturday. All shows are free to attend.
MADISON (WKOW) -- Madison police say a 19-year-old man is in stable condition after being struck by a car on Schroeder Rd. Thursday night.
The teen was trying to cross at mid-block near Hathaway Dr. when he was hit. The car's driver, a 24-year-old man, called 911 and stayed with the victim.
There were no initial signs of impairment. The teen suffered a concussion as well as scrapes.
A new study suggests the atmosphere on the planet Uranus is composed of hydrogen sulfide, the same molecule that makes rotten eggs smell bad.
But how did experts sniff out this new information from roughly 1.6 billion miles away?
Using a spectrometer on NASA’s Gemini telescope, researchers observed Uranus’ clouds–that’s where they spotted the signature of hydrogen sulfide.
However, experts say if anyone were to go to Uranus, they wouldn’t have to endure the smell. Suffocation and the -220 degree atmospheric conditions would likely kill them first.
TOKYO, April 5 Japan's Nikkei share average gained on Wednesday as the yen rally paused, although investor caution ahead of an upcoming U.S.-China summit limited the gains.
The Nikkei rose 0.3 percent to end at 18,861.27.
Banks and insurers, which seek higher yielding products, struggled after U.S. Treasury yields fell to five-week lows. Tokyo's banking sub-index declined 1 percent.
The broader Topix was effectively flat at 1,504.66 and the JPX-Nikkei Index 400 added about 0.05 percent to 13,470.70. (Reporting by the Tokyo markets team)
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Lokoja — The Kogi State government has justified the 'multi-million naira personal mansion' built by Governor Yahaya Bello in his Okene country home, saying the governor did not violate any known law for having such an edifice in his birthplace.
Bello came under a barrage of criticism following the recent unveiling of the edifice at a time when many workers and pensioners in the state were being owed months of salaries and pensions.
But the Director General on Media and Publicity to the Governor, Kingsley Fanwo said, "They (critics) know the governor was a successful businessman before his foray into politics. There is no correlation between the salary payment situation in the state and the governor's recently completed house at Okene. We have spoken severally about the salary situation in the state. We have paid genuine workers up to July 2017 and we are working on the arrears."
Ontario Provincial Police are investigating after a fatal accident on Hwy. 401 early Monday morning, just hours before the launch of an OPP truck blitz. Catherine McDonald reports.
Part-time preacher and retired Purchase Area Development District administrator Ed Davis is running for Murray mayor in the 2018 election.
Davis says, if elected, he would repeal the payroll tax. He is currently a member of a committee seeking put the issue on the ballot. He says he would like more opportunities for residents to speak at city council meetings and would work closely with county officials.
“I’d love to see combined meetings between the city council and the magistrates so that if there is a city problem it’s also a county problem,” Davis said. “If it’s a county’ problem it’s also a city problem. So working together hand-in-hand I think we are better off to settle whatever situation.”
Davis said he is looking forward to see who his opponents will be in the race. He said his “primary purpose” in running is to fight for the citizens of Murray. If more than two put run for the seat, there will be a primary. The mayoral race is nonpartisan. The general election is November 6.
Avid knitters have been doing their bit to help the homeless and unwanted dogs.
Residents at Oak House Care Home, in Forest close Slough, have been making hats, gloves and blankets for the needy at their weekly yarn craft club.
After handing over bangs of handmade items to the Salvation Army in Slough last month, they also hope to make donations to homeless organisations in Windsor, following media coverage of rough sleepers in the town.
And they are also due to hand over specially made rugs and jumpers to animal charity the Dogs Trust in the coming weeks.
The home’s lifestyle coordinator Rachael Cresdee [ok] said: “The homeless population in the area has got worse, when you walk outside you can feel like you’re in London sometimes.
“We had started knitting for the residents, but half of them have got blankets already, so we thought we would get involved with the community.”
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Supreme Court keeps revised Pa. congressional map in place
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court is keeping in place a revised map of Pennsylvania's congressional districts, turning down a request from Republican leaders in the state Legislature.
The court's order Monday declining to put on hold the revised map comes as incumbents and potential challengers are circulating petitions to get on the May primary ballot.
The court is declining to halt a series of decisions by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court that threw out a 2011 Republican-crafted map and established a new map of the state's 18 districts.
Pennsylvania's 2011 map is generally considered among the most gerrymandered in the nation, and Democrats hope new district lines will boost their chances of reclaiming majority control of the U.S. House.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Routemaster Capital Inc:
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SAO PAULO, April 12 Oi SA, the Brazilian phone carrier under bankruptcy protection, is launching tailor-made client plans that can be modified through an app, in an effort to recover market share in an increasingly competitive industry.
As part of the plan unveiled on Wednesday, Oi clients will be able to swap voice minutes for data, said Bernardo Winik, the company's head of retail. The move is another step toward consolidating the Oi Livre sales platform, which launched in December 2015 and now has 16.4 million subscribers. (Reporting by Guillermo Parra-Bernal; Editing by Frances Kerry)
April 5 Akatsuki Corp :
* Says it plans to issue fourth series 3-yr unsecured corporate bonds worth 1 billion yen, with coupon rate of 1.8 percent and maturity date on May 25, 2020
* Says proceeds will be used for firm acquisition
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A former University of New Mexico Lobo will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
The news was leaked over Twitter that former Lobo and Chicago Bear great Brian Urlacher has been selected to the Hall of Fame.
A part of the 2018 class, Urlacher is now a first-ballot Hall of Famer.
The 39-year-old becomes the first ever Lobo to make it into the pro football Hall of Fame, and just the 28th Chicago Bear to make it to the Hall.
Over his illustrious career, Urlacher was selected to the Pro Bowl 8 times and was the first team All-Pro five times.
In his 13 seasons, Urlacher racked up over 13,000 tackles, over 31 sacks and 21 interceptions.
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NYPD Arrests Three U.S. Congressman Outside Trump Tower at DREAMer Protest: Report
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Lawmakers to law breakers. Allegedly. U.S. Congressman Luis V. Gutierrez, Raul M. Grijalva, and Adriano Espaillat were among protesters arrested outside Trump Tower today, according to a report.
The D.C. trio were protesting President Donald Trump’s DACA reversal along with a crowd of DREAMers on hand in Manhattan. President Trump is in New York this week along with world leaders for the United Nations General Assembly.
It’s comforting for American citizens to know elected officials, who are supposed to be working with the executive branch And the president, are instead protesting and taking a pinch on his front doorstep.
Correa (hand) is not in the lineup Monday against the Angels.
Correa was originally expected to return to the lineup Monday, but he'll get an extra day of rest as MLB.com's Julia Morales reported the shortstop was still feeling discomfort in his bruised right hand while attempting to hit. He'll test his hand out again during batting practice Tuesday and if all goes well, he could return to action later that evening, though the Astros may be cautious and ease their star back. Alex Bregman will continue to man shortstop while Correa remains out.
Jim Cramer argues that a recent bipartisan bill to loosen regulations on banks could spur layoffs at financial institutions.
It took six days for the Queen Mary to reach its destination. Talmadge Mitchell counted, along with all the other passengers.
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"Who am I if not the American Idol guy?" Ryan Seacrest asks The Hollywood Reporter in a big new profile that might not exist if Seacrest wasn't successful with and known for a great many other television endeavors. Although yes, AI ran 15 seasons on Fox, and Seacrest hosted them all, and Seacrest is almost definitely back for the reboot.
ABC's new American Idol was announced a little more than a month ago; rumors of Seacrest's return as host commenced instantaneously. THR confirms in their widely sourced story that he did have an offer "almost immediately," although with a significant pay cut. (He will allegedly still earn more than $10 million.)
"I've always loved the show," he tells the mag. "And if I could do it forever, I would do it forever." THR writes that Seacrest's closest people think "the idea of being replaced would destroy him."
March 19 (Reuters) - UK’S Gambling Commission:
* PUBLISHED ITS ADVICE TO SUPPORT THE GOVERNMENT WITH ITS REVIEW OF GAMING MACHINES AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY MEASURES‍​
* “ADVICE MAKES IT CLEAR THAT ACTION FROM GOVERNMENT, THE COMMISSION AND OPERATORS IS NEEDED”
* RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE REPORT INCLUDE STAKE LIMIT FOR FOBT (B2) NON-SLOT GAMES SHOULD BE SET AT OR BELOW £30
* RECOMMENDATIONS FROM REPORT INCLUDE THE FOBT (B2) SLOTS STAKES SHOULD BE LIMITED TO £2 ‍​
* RECOMMENDATION INCLUDES BANNING FACILITY FOR MACHINES TO ALLOW DIFFERENT CATEGORIES OF GAMES TO BE PLAYED IN SINGLE SESSION
* RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE REPORT INCLUDE STRONG CASE TO MAKE TRACKED PLAY MANDATORY ACROSS MACHINES CATEGORIES (B1,B2,B3)
* RECOMMENDATIONS FROM REPORT INCLUDE EXTENDING TO CATEGORY B1, B3 MACHINES KINDS OF PROTECTIONS THAT ARE IN PLACE ON FOBT Source text ID: (bit.ly/2FR9E1z) Further company coverage: [ ]
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — A judge has denied bond for an Ohio man accused of plowing his car into a crowd at a white nationalist rally.
Judge Robert Downer said during a bond hearing Monday he would appoint a lawyer for James Alex Fields Jr.
Fields is charged with second-degree murder and other counts after authorities say he drove into the crowd, fatally injuring one woman and hurting 19 others.
The rally was held by white nationalists and others who oppose a plan to remove from a Charlottesville park of a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee.
Fields has been in custody since Saturday.
A high school teacher said Fields was fascinated with Nazism, idolized Adolf Hitler and had been singled out by school officials in the 9th grade for his “deeply held, radical” convictions on race.
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Tyrese Shows Off Samantha’s Six Month Bump
Tyrese and Samantha Gibson are giving folks updates on their healthy, growing seed. The couple revealed back in January that they were having a baby girl, with Samantha barely bulging. Now the mama is carrying a beautifully growing 6-month baby bump. Tyrese excitedly shared the photo on IG.
Today marks 6months…. Game7
Shayla’s little sister is near! My greatest gift!! Amen!
Just last month, Sam was singing Black Ty’s praises on IG as well.
I love you with all my heart. You are my best friend, my right hand. We’ve been through so much together. It’s hard to imagine we’ve ever been apart.. now, we are embarking on a new journey, and I couldn’t have prayed for a more loving, engaged, encouraging, supportive, caring, loyal partner. I appreciate you more than words can express!
How sweet!
Ducks defenseman Shea Theodore controls the puck past Flames right wing Troy Brouwer during Game 1 of their Western Conference first-round series on Thursday night at Honda Center. Injuries on the Ducks' blue line led to Theodore becoming a surprise participant against Nashville.
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April 13 Specialty insurer Brit Ltd, a unit of Canada's Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd, appointed David Lim as chief executive of Brit Global Specialty Singapore, effective May 15.
Lim, who joins from ArgoGlobal, where he was most recently head of marine in Asia, will report to Christiern Dart, Brit's chief underwriting officer. (Reporting by Komal Khettry in Bengaluru)
McALLEN- The first round of campaign reports are in and in the McAllen ISD race there are seven candidates vying for not only votes but donations to finance their road to the board of trustees. Leading the way with the most donations is Moreno who has accumulated $17,500.60 so far during his campaign.
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Ross (shoulder) was spotted going all-out on 11-on-11 drills Monday, Geoff Hobson of the Bengals' official site reports.
Ross, who did not play in Friday's preseason opener against the Bucs, continues to progress toward a full recovery from the surgery he underwent on his labrum after the NFL combine. While the rookie wideout, whose speed was on display Monday, won't be rushed into exhibition action, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com suggests that Ross may suit up for the Bengals' third preseason tilt, on Aug. 27 against Washington. Looking ahead to the regular season, the No. 9 overall pick in the 2017 NFL draft will look to parlay his top flight wheels into a key role as a deep threat in the Bengals' passing offense, working behind the team's top wideout A.J. Green.
On Feb. 14, 385 couples were going to Siesta Key. They were going to get married — again.
The Honorable Debra Johnes Riva presided over the 25th annual "Say I Do Again" event at the Siesta Key Beach Pavilion.
Johnes Riva said she spent much of her career in family law, so she was responsible for quite a few divorces.
"I feel the need to balance out all those disunions," Johnes Riva said.
People crowded under the main pavilion and spilled out onto the sand dunes to renew their vows. As the sun set, Johnes Riva finished reading the vows, and hundreds of couples were married — again.
In 2014, Inspector General of Police, Gen Kale Kayihura, transferred Mr Senkumbi from KMP to Rwizi Region and replaced him with Mr Patrick Onyango, who also has since been replaced with Mr Emilian Kayima. In 2015, he was moved to greater Masaka as regional mouthpiece but later taken back to Rwizi Region in 2016 where he has been spokesperson until his latest appointment.
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Six months after Hurricane Maria, there is "a whole lot more light in the darkness" than there was last September, according to CBS News correspondent David Begnaud.
Begnaud, who was honored with the George Polk Award for Public Service for his extensive coverage of the impact of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico, is back on the island. He and his team ride along with a police officer to see what's being done about the alarming spike in crime. They're also visiting two of the hardest-hit municipalities to find out where things are better and why in other places "conditions are just as deplorable today as they were when the storm made landfall."
Watch "CBS This Morning" on Tuesday, March 20; the show airs 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. ET/PT on CBS.
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MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama's tourism agency is promoting a series of walking tours that will start next month in cities both large and small.
About 30 communities statewide are offering the free, hour-long strolls beginning April 7.
Community leaders will conduct walking tours in historic areas with starting points that include the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, Huntsville's Constitution Village, the History Museum of Mobile and the Montgomery Area Visitor Center.
Tours will also now be held in smaller towns including Athens, Bayou La Batre, Eutaw, Eufaula and Monroeville.
The Alabama Tourism Department says more than 35,000 people have participated in the walking tours since the program started 15 years ago.
The tour information can be found online at https://alabama.travel/trails/april-walking-tours# .
I USED TO BE NORMAL: A BOYBAND FANGIRL STORY (Jessica Leski, Australia). 96 minutes. Rating: NN
Early on in this occasionally charming and awkwardly sentimental doc about fangirls, a woman stands against a whiteboard. She’s mapping out the similarities between boy bands who have frenzied the coming-of-age stories among countless girls across decades.
The woman, a lifelong Take That fangirl, lays out the film’s thesis: the connective tissue (looks, themes, appeals) between the Beatles, Backstreet Boys, One Direction and their fans. Boyz II Men get mentioned and just as quickly dismissed as too overtly sexual to fit the bill. Just like that, half the girls I went to elementary school with had their pubescent fantasies brushed aside in a documentary that doesn’t realize a deeper, more prickly conversation was right there giving it sex eyes.
Apr 26, 9:15 pm, TIFF 1; Apr 27, noon, Hart House; May 4, 9:30 pm, Hot Docs Cinema; May 6, 12:30 pm, Hart House
Kentucky state police say a man being held in a detention center has died hours after his arrest on a public intoxication charge. State police say in a news release that 39-year-old James J. Lester of Owensboro was pronounced dead on arrival Sunday at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital.
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SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – Crews are investigating after an RV fire under the freeway over the weekend.
The scene is under Highway 50 along T Street.
Sacramento Fire says they responded to a vehicle fire Sunday night and found an RV going up in flames.
RV Fire last night spread into expansion joints of Hwy 50 overpass above T St. @CaltransHQ onscene evaluating with fire crews. T St. closed. pic.twitter.com/oz8ziesCp4 — Sacramento Fire (@SacFirePIO) April 17, 2017
Crews say the fire managed to spread into the expansion joints of the Highway 50 overpass.
Caltrans along with fire crews are now evaluating the scene.
T Street is closed in the area for the time being, Sacramento Fire says.
Chef Ron de Guzman needed some extra space in his kitchen at Stage Restaurant, a little more room to set up for bigger events. De Guzman got not just a bigger kitchen, but a whole new restaurant.
The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) is likely to declare Class X matriculation exam results on Thursday.
The Bihar board conducted Class X exams from 1 March to 8 March, 2017, and more than 15 lakh students appeared for it, according to a report on News18.
Once declared, the board examination results will be available on the official BSEB website, biharboard.ac.in.
Steps to obtain results:
- Log on to the official result website, biharboard.ac.in.
- Click on Bihar Board Class 10 matriculation results 2017.
- Enter your roll number and click 'submit' to check your detailed grades.
- Download the result and take a printout for future reference.
As has been observed over the course of the past few weeks, the dates and times of result announcements have been frequently changed. The information above has not been independently verified. However, this article will continue to be updated to reflect official updates as and when they come in.
CRISFIELD, Md. - Crisfield police are investigating an apparent homicide that happened early Friday morning.
Police said officers received several calls just before 12:30 am Friday for reports of shots fired in the area of 130 Somers Cove Apartments. When officers arrived, police said they found a black male, about 25-years-old, lying dead in the parking lot next to a vehicle. Police said the man had multiple gunshots to his upper torso.
The victim's identity was not released Friday morning and police did not indicate if they had any suspects.
Anyone with information relevant to this crime is asked to contact the Crisfield Police Department at (410)968-1323.
Google Fiber in Huntsville held a Pup Rally on Saturday as a pre-Puppy Bowl celebration.
Animal lovers look forward to Animal Planet's Puppy Bowl every year—perhaps just as much as sports fans anticipate the Super Bowl.
Local rescue group "A New Leash on Life" brought a number of adorable pups to the Google Fiber office.
The goal is to find forever homes for the dogs.
“Coming up on Saturday 17th and Sunday, February 18th, we have a huge, big white tent pet adoption event. It's going to be held at the Jones Valley PetSmart,” said Laura West, a volunteer with the organization.
She added, “We will literally have hundreds of dogs and cats available for adoption from all over North Alabama, greatly reduced adoption fees, much lower than their vet bills.”
Animal Planet's annual Puppy Bowl shown before the Super Bowl is an adoption extravaganza for two hours of tail wagging cuteness.
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The City of Santa Maria fire and police departments have established a hotline for members of the community to report illegal fireworks activities.
The hotline number is 805.925.0951 x3473 (FIRE) and is available to report any information related to the possession, use or sale of illegal fireworks within the City of Santa Maria. Callers to the hotline do not have to identify themselves.
The hotline will be checked frequently, and all information will be forwarded to investigators for follow-up.
The Santa Maria fire and police departments appreciate the community’s support of the hotline and encourage anyone with information about the sale, possession or use of illegal fireworks to immediately call the hotline.
The men and women of the fire and police departments wish you a happy and safe Fourth of July.
— Larry Comerford is a fire prevention officer for the City of Santa Maria.
April 24 (Reuters) - World’s largest two-wheeler manufacturer India’s Hero MotoCorp Ltd:
* ANNOUNCES UPWARD REVISION IN PRICE OF TWO-WHEELERS WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
* SAYS UPWARD REVISION IN PRICE DUE TO RISING INPUT COST
* SAYS INCREASE IN PRICES WILL BE UP TO 625 RUPEES Source text: bit.ly/2vH0x2R Further company coverage: (Reporting by Promit Mukherjee)
Police said they are investigating a murder-suicide on Aug. 13, 2017. (Luis Marquez/FOX5)
Two people are dead after an apparent murder-suicide in northwest Las Vegas, according to Metro police.
Officers were called to the 10000 block of West Alexander Road, near Grand Canyon Drive, at 8:30 p.m. Sunday.
Police said it appears to be a domestic disturbance where a husband killed his wife, before killing himself.
Stay with FOX5 for the latest information.
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There is a serious shortage of truck drivers in the nation, and that can spell trouble for Memphis, the distribution super hub of the country.
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Tyson Fury failed to turn up for his anti-doping hearing today.
The former heavyweight world champion was due in central London for the start of hearing that could last five days.
But UKAD were unable to begin when the 29-year-old was a no-show.
Fury posted a video on Instagram this afternoon which showed him having a sing-a-long in the car.
He has not fought for more than two years since he beat Wladimir Klitschko in Germany.
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He failed a drug test and then failed to give a sample on another ocassion.
Fury could be handed a lengthy ban but hopes to be cleared to resume his career next year.
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ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A Greek court has rejected an extradition request for the first of nine suspected left-wing militants from Turkey who were arrested ahead of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s November visit to Greece.
The court ruled Friday that Mehmet Dogan, a 60-year-old Turkish citizen of Kurdish origin, was at risk of torture or other inhumane treatment if he were returned to Turkey. The court says France already has granted Dogan refugee status.
The nine suspects were arrested for alleged links to the Revolutionary People’s Liberation Party-Front, which Turkey, the U.S. and the European Union have deemed a terrorist organization.
They were charged with terrorism-related offenses, forgery, arms and explosives possession and resisting arrest. All denied the charges.
The court will hear the extradition case for another suspect on Tuesday.
…British style. There is a trial in progress in Leeds (northern England, a bit up the road northeast of Manchester) concerning a
Muslim gang on trial for raping and grooming hundreds of victims, some as young as eleven.
Tommy Robinson, a British activist-journalist, was arrested and hauled off to prison for the heinous crime of reporting information about the defendants—public information, mind you.
British media are forbidden from reporting on certain trials….
The rationalization is that reporting might taint the jury. Because some juries are more easily tainted than other juries on other trials. Cue Bill the Cat.
No, it’s a matter of the British government, in the land that gave the world the Magna Carta and John Locke—and jury trials—not trusting its own citizens with the truth. It’s also a matter of political correctness run amok. Telling the truth might hurt the feelings of the defendants.
This is the culture the Progressive-Democrats and the Left generally want us to have.
h/t Ralph for this one.
× Judge refuses to reduce bond for suspect in deadly Ballpark Village shooting
ST. LOUIS – A judge has refused to reduce bond for the suspect charged in April’s deadly shooting at Ballpark Village.
Scotty Lee is accused of killing Corey Hall and injuring another person during an argument at a private party at the Budweiser Brew House.
Lee is charged with first-degree murder, armed criminal action, and assault.
Corey Hall was a father and a newlywed who was celebrating his birthday the night he was killed.
Hall’s brother and his widow both spoke against reducing bond during today’s hearing.
They called the incident a devastating tragedy for the whole family.
More than 60 jingle bell joggers took part in this year’s Lauder Santa Run, held on Sunday, December 3.
Participants chose either a 1km or 5km run – and they were able to do it bedecked in a rather splendid Santa hat, which came free with the entry fee.
Monies raised went towards the running of the leisure centre, which is kept going by a committee of volunteers.
Catriona Derrick, who organised the event with Careen Paterson, told us: “It was a fantastic day, and we’ll be doing it again next year. In the summer, we hope to hold a colour run, where runners are covered in dye, which could get pretty messy!”
PARIS (Reuters) - As northern Europe swelters, Parisian bus drivers have won a years-long battle: the right to wear shorts during a heat wave.
Paris bus driver Alexandra poses in a bus wearing a skirt, the new RATP uniform allowed during heat waves in the French capital, in Paris, France, July 4, 2018. REUTERS/Philippe Wojazer
French public officials generally wear formal uniforms, and employers show little flexibility. But, bowing to longstanding staff requests, state-owned transport operator RATP will allow its 15,000 drivers to wear bermuda shorts or skirts from June to September when temperatures rise above 28 Celsius (82F).
“It has been a recurring conversation every year and this year, surprise, we got them,” said bus driver Abdelkader Arioua.
Men - who make up 90 percent of the drivers - will receive trousers that can be turned into shorts with a zipper, while women will receive skirts.
Wendle was traded from the A's to the Rays in exchange for a player to be named later, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.
The two teams worked out a deal after Wendle was designated for assignment by the Athletics last week. The 27-year-old spent most of the 2017 campaign with Triple-A Nashville, though he did earn a September callup and hit .308/.357/.615 in eight games for the big club. Wendle will fight for an Opening Day roster spot as infield depth, though it's possible he winds up at Triple-A Durham to start the season.
SUBPRIME BLUES: These 10 Charts Reveal An Auto Bubble On The Brink.
U.S. auto sales have hovered well north of replacement rates for several years now on the back of an improving labor environment and more importantly an extremely accommodating financing market characterized by $0 down, 0% interest loans to subprime borrowers, with perpetually longer maturities to help manage monthly payments…because if your monthly payment is $500 you can afford it, right?
But, according to data presented in Experian’s Q3 2017 auto financing market update slides, the auto market may finally be on the brink of running right off the other side of Ford’s proverbial “Plateau.”
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The thesis of this paper is that advertising purchased on foreign internet-delivered media that act as broadcast and newspaper services should not continue to be deemed a deductible expense under the Income Tax Act (ITA).
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Italian artist Emanuela Di Filippo uses oil pastels to create sinuous images of women wearing bold outfits in the style of Biba, the swinging 60s fashion store set up by Barbara Hulanicki. Influenced by the vibrant colours of artist Sonia Delaunay and the slender portraits of Modigliani, Di Filippo trained in fine art in Rome before moving to the UK. “I was inspired by abstract, minimal, contemporary artists. But then I came back to my first loves: art and fashion,” she says. Biba’s designs are reminiscent of the classic Italian fashion Di Filippo grew up with: “They have a simplicity of shape, and I loved the colours.” Hulanicki referred to these as “auntie colours”, such as olive, rust, and “bruised purple”. For Di Filippo, Biba’s 60s style remains timeless. “It’s like Coco Chanel’s little black dress. It will never get old.”
• Biba Inspiration is at the Vestibules, Bristol City Hall, 12-16 February
LEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A stolen air conditioner in Lee County could be related to a stolen car in Fulton.
Now, Marcus Dewayne Sanders, 26, is wanted by two different agencies.
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Surveillance video shows the suspect’s car while the home was being broke into.
It happened on May 24th. That’s the same day the a white Kia was reported stolen in Fulton.
The next day, there was a fire at an abandoned mobile home on County Road 931 in Lee County.
The home and the stolen Kia were destroyed in the fire.
Sanders is wanted for the air conditioner theft in Lee County and Taking a Motor Vehicle by Fulton police.
If you see him call law enforcement.
LAHORE Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Shaharyar Khan will not seek another term in office due to personal and health reasons and is to step down in August when his current tenure ends.
The 83-year-old administrator, who has been in the post since 2014, said he had already made his plans known to Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, who is the patron of the PCB.
"I have taken the board in confidence and conveyed my decision that I will not continue after our mandate is ending on August 18," Shaharyar told reporters after chairing a board meeting in Lahore.
"I will not continue after it as chairman or as in any other capacity and it's my decision on the basis of personal and health reasons."
(Reporting by Sudipto Ganguly in Mumbai; Editing by John O'Brien)
Dec 11 (Reuters) - British sausage-skin maker Devro Plc said its Chief Executive Peter Page had agreed with the board to step down after company’s annual results in February.
The maker of edible collagen casings for bratwurst, salami and chorizo named its Finance Director Rutger Helbing as its new CEO from Feb. 28. (Reporting by Rahul B in Bengaluru; Editing by Gopakumar Warrier)
No dance-themed yoga segment would be complete without an homage to Saturday Night Fever and the iconic moves of John Travolta as Tony Manero.
Disco Dog is a glammed-up version of Downward Facing Dog Pose that will mobilize your hips and make you want to pull on your boogie shoes.
Begin in Downward Facing Dog Pose with your hands shoulder-distance apart, feet hip-distance apart and spine long. You should resemble a capital A.
Lift onto your toes as if you are practicing on stiletto heels.
Raise your right leg behind you, keeping the leg absolutely straight, and shift the foot over as far as possible to the right without losing height or drama.
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The newest member of the New York Yankees, Giancarlo Stanton, thanked the Miami fans in an Instagram post Monday but also took a jab at his former organization on the way out.
He wrote, in part, "I feel for u fans, you've stuck with me as we've shared some roller coaster years. I've always tried to be as professional as possible during the unprofessional, circus times there!"
During his introductory press conference as a Yankee on Monday, he further elaborated on those comments, per Bob Nightengale of USA Today:
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Contreras is out of the lineup Monday against the Brewers.
Contreras will get a routine day off after starting the previous two games behind the dish. Miguel Montero will handle the catching duties for the evening, working as the battery mate for starting pitcher John Lackey.
Why is EastEnders not on TV on Monday?
The BBC has confirmed that there will be no EastEnders on Monday February 20 to the disappointment of fans across Britain.
Why will Eastenders be not on TV on Monday?
The next Monday night episode EastEnders has been scrapped to make way for a big FA Cup fifth round football match.
BBC One will show live coverage of non-league side Sutton United taking on Arsenal at Borough Sports Ground in Sutton.
Coverage of the FA Cup match will begin at 7.30pm ahead of kick-off at 7.55pm on Monday February 20.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — An Ohio man accused of plowing his car into counter-protesters at a white nationalist rally in Virginia is set to make his first court appearance.
Col. Martin Kumer, superintendent at the Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail, says 20-year-old James Alex Fields Jr. has a bond hearing Monday morning.
Fields is charged with second-degree murder and other counts after authorities say he drove into the crowd, fatally injuring one woman and hurting 19 others.
Fields has been in custody since Saturday. Jail officials told The Associated Press they don’t know if he’s obtained an attorney.
A high school teacher said Fields was fascinated with Nazism, idolized Adolf Hitler and had been singled out by school officials in the 9th grade for his “deeply held, radical” convictions on race.
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Girls outperformed boys in this year’s Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) Class XII exams, results of which were declared on Wednesday.
The overall pass percentage stood at 88.41 per cent. Over 14,16,986 students had given the HSC exam this year, of whom 12,52,817 cleared it.
The passing percentage of girls is 92.36 vis-a-vis 85.23 per cent of boys.
The results for all the nine divisions – Pune, Mumbai, Nagpur, Nashik, Amravati, Aurangabad, Kolhapur, Latur and Konkan – were simultaneously declared by MSBSHSE chairperson Shakuntala Kale.
Of all the divisions, Konkan division scored the highest passing percentage of 94.85 per cent, while Nashik scored the lowest with 86.13 per cent.
Darci Lake, 23, worked as a supply teacher when she was accused of several felonies relating to sexual contact with students.
Muskingum County Sheriff's Office, Ohio was first alerted about Lake in November last year.
During the interview she admitted having a sexual relationship with a pupil.
She also confessed to romping with the lad twice in her home, twice in his home, and once in her car.
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Three developers --- two local and one from Chicago --- have expressed an interest in developing the 14 story Coal Exchange Building , according to Tom Bell, executive director of the Huntington Municipal Development Authority.
Bell explained that the WV Legislature declined to address modification of a historic tax credit. He asked that members lobby legislators for inclusion of this in a special session.
Currently, the credit is 10%. A proposal would raise it to 25%.
Bell provided no further specifics on interest in the structure. The board went into executive session to consider possible agreements that would be jeopardized if made public.
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An industrial accident has caused power outages in Newcastle’s CBD today.
It’s believed the incident occurred around 11-am and involved an underground cable, which caused around 800 homes and businesses to lose power.
A man has been taken to hospital following the incident
He’s reportedly in a serious condition after receiving an electric shock.
Power has since been restored to most of the area.
More to come.
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An accident has closed a lane on the M1 this lunchtime.
The incident happened just before 12 on the northbound carriageway between junctions 29 and 29a.
After initially closing two lanes of the carriageway, police have now managed to reopen one.
Delays are building, however, and drivers are being advised to plan ahead.
1.00PM UPDATE: The Highways Agency say accident recovery work is complete and all lane are now running freely.
Wentz will undergo surgery on the torn ACL in his left knee in "a couple of days," Chris Mortensen of ESPN reports.
Monday dawned with confirmation of Wentz's diagnosis, ending his second season in one fell swoop. While the injury is contained to his ACL, per Mortensen, he also confirmed with Dr. James Andrews that expectations for a speedy recovery "should be tempered." Consequently, Wentz's likely 9-to-12 month recovery timetable is the one to keep in mind, which would sideline the quarterback until the start of training camp, at the earliest, and potentially well into the 2018 season. For the remainder of this campaign, Nick Foles will direct the Eagles offense, with Nate Sudfeld handling backup duty.
Action Bronson just announced a new album titled Blue Chips 7000, the follow up to 2015’s Mr. Wonderful and third and final installment in his Blue Chips series. Lead single “Let Me Breathe” debuted today on Zane Lowe’s Beats 1; the track was produced by Harry Fraud, who executive produced the full album. Pitchfork points out that Bronson called his new music “U2 on steroids” during the interview with Lowe and said that Blue Chips 7000 will be out later this summer. Listen to “Let Me Breathe” below.
Blue Chips 7000 will be out late July/early August.
He still has some gas left in the tank and averaged 8.0 points, 3.1 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 0.8 steals and 1.5 triples in 73 games, and he played nearly 25 minutes per game with Chandler Parsons Prince has seen his production dip in recent seasons. In 2015/16, he set new career lows in PPG and 3PT% , though he did still appear in 77 games for the Timberwolves, starting 44 of them and averaging 19.0 minutes per night.
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The government has to solve all pending problems concerning unemployment benefits long before it decides to impose new taxes.
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ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A Florida woman lit a cigarette, sparking an explosion of a propane barbeque grill being transported in her SUV.
Orlando police Lt. Cindy Lane tells news outlets that the grill was turned on and the propane tank was open in the back of the red Kia Sorento as she left a barbeque at the Central Florida Fairgrounds on Sunday afternoon.
Lane says the woman and her husband were burned and their sports utility vehicle was severely damaged. The couple’s injuries are not considered to be life-threatening.
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A man suffered what was described as major but not life-threatening injuries when he was shot Monday, Aug. 14, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department said.
Deputies responded to the 16200 block of Emma Lane about 1:20 p.m., Deputy Michael Vasquez said. They found a man who had been shot.
The shooter remained at large Monday as investigators had little information to go on. Deputies asked that anyone with information call the sheriff’s Moreno Valley station at 951-496-6700.
Facebook is experimenting with privacy settings that apply to individual comments. This means that you could write a reply to a thread, but only pre-approved individuals can see it. Here’s what it looks like:
Clicking the padlock icon brings up the security settings. This has four options: friends and post owner only; friends only; post owner and commenter only; and everyone else.
From what we can tell, this is a small-scale test that’s only available to a handful of users. That’s a shame, because I can imagine this being beneficial for engagement.
On a hotly contentious news story, for example, someone may be wary of posting a comment, lest they receive abuse. By ensuring the comment is only viewable by their friends, this isn’t an issue.
We’ve reached out to Facebook for comment, and to ask about plans for a wider roll-out. If they get back to us, we’ll update this piece.
Read next: Comcast continues to inject its own code into websites you visit
Hosmer (personal) is expected to rejoin the Padres on Friday, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Hosmer was placed on the family medical leave list Tuesday, but he's expected to return prior to the team's series opener against the Mets on Friday, which is when he's first eligible. In the meantime, Chase Headley and Wil Myers are both options to fill in for him at first base.
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Most airlines offer free snacks, but they may just be peanuts or pretzels.
LATAM offers the best in-flight snack: scrumptious Alfajores cookies.
Korean Air came in second, with options like ramen, rice cakes, and shrimp crackers.
Sometimes when you're traveling, between driving to the airport, getting through security, and worrying about finding a place for your carry-on, there simply isn't enough time to snack. Luckily, the trend of including complimentary airline snacks on every flight has increased in popularity around the world.
From your usual pretzels and peanuts to filled croissants and cup ramen, every airline offers something a little different. If you have some flexibility in your travel plans, try to score the best airline snacks by picking the right airline.
Here's a ranking of 20 of the best complimentary airline snacks I could find:
The DC Everest School District could soon have an additional resource officer.
The Everest Metro Joint Finance Committee voted on the additional officer Wednesday night. They also approved the addition of an officer at the Everest Metro Police Department to compensate for the extra resource officer.
According to committee member Barb Ermeling, the school district would pay for a majority of the cost associated with the additional officer.
PALLEKELE, Sri Lanka, Aug 13 (Reuters) - Sri Lanka left-arm spinner Lakshan Sandakan picked up his maiden five-wicket test haul as India were all out for 487 in the first over after lunch on the second day of the third test on Sunday.
All-rounder Hardik Pandya was out for 108 after scoring his first test hundred and was the last batsman to be dismissed for India, who lead the three-match series 2-0.
Sandakan finished with 5-132, while left-arm spin colleague Malinda Pushpakumara took 3-82 for the hosts. (Reporting by Sudipto Ganguly in Mumbai; Editing by John O'Brien)
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Edgewater Wireless Systems Inc:
* EDGEWATER WIRELESS ANNOUNCES FULLY COMMITTED NON-BROKERED PRIVATE PLACEMENT
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Michigan State University Police are on alert after getting letters making threats against MSU athletic events.
The East Lansing and Michigan State University police departments have both received the letters.
But both departments said the letters don’t provide specific information in regards to the events, or manner of the threat.
Officials are working with additional law enforcement to figure out where the letters are coming from, and see if there is any validity to the statements.
MSU students and people that live in the area are urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity immediately.
In a separate statement, the university said it is taking "all appropriate safety measures." In the event of an emergency, campus police will use the MSU Alert system to notify students, staff, and faculty.
>>Read the alert from Michigan State University police here<<
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R.J. Hottovy, Morningstar analyst, sifts through Starbuck's quarterly results and provides his thoughts on growth and competition in the coffee space. And Kevin O'Leary, O'Shares ETFs chairman, weighs in.
After more than $50,000 of renovations Ruth’s House is back open and showing off its new look.
Ruth’s House is a women’s homeless shelter. It was temporarily shut down in March for about a month.
A big reason for the renovations was bed bugs so the place was fumigated.
Carpet was replaced with laminate flooring and vinyl beds were purchased.
An enrichment center is also being added in the house to help the ladies get back on their feet.
Since Ruth’s House open last month following renovations and updated intake procedures they’ve been bed bug free.
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Firefighters dealt with a house fire in Southwell on Friday (October 6) morning.
Crews from Southwell and Newark were called to an address in Upton Road at 9.06am.
They swiftly dealt with the fire, which was reported as being out at 9.45am.
Firefighters were joined by paramedics from East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS), who treated one person at the scene.
A spokeswoman for EMAS said: "We received a call at 9.26am on Friday (October 6) to Upton Road in Southwell. The caller reported that there had been a house fire.
"We sent a crewed ambulance and one patient was treated at the scene."
THV11's Craig O'Neill tracked down former Governor Beebe to get his take on the Hutchinson administration's aggressive effort to execute eight men on death row, men who were also on death row during Beebe's tenure as governor . Here's Beebe: When you are the person that has to say this person lives or this person dies, you're the last stroke of the pen that determines life.
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Looking for a new place to have a good time? Well, a new nightclub coming to Midland will help you do just that.
Supernova, an upscale 5,000 sq. ft. dance and nightclub, will be opening on Thursday, Feb. 8, at the Mesa Verde Shopping Center, located at the corner of Midland Dr. and Neely Ave.
We're told the club will feature a $50,000 lighting system with 75 special effect lights, a state of the art big sound system, electronic dance music mixed by the best disk jockeys, 4 VIP seating areas, a high gloss futuristic dance floor, a video wall, full bar and an upscale, classy atmosphere.
Gene Roumell, owner of Torinos Entertainment Group, said in a press release, "This is the type of club I have been wanting to build for the last 7 years and soon it will be a reality for all of West Texas to enjoy."
We're told the club's hours will be 8 p.m. until 2 a.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
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CRESTON, B.C. — Police say two people and two horses are dead after a highway crash in the southeastern B.C. community of Moyie near Cranbrook.
RCMP from the Creston detachment say a tractor trailer was westbound on Highway 3/95 Saturday around 9 a.m. when it hit black ice and jacked knifed.
They say the big rig then careened into the oncoming lane where it collided head-on with an eastbound pickup truck that was hauling a horse trailer.
Police say the tractor trailer driver, a 59-year-old Edmonton man, was ejected from the truck and died at the scene.
They say the pickup driver, a 51-year-old Cranbrook, B.C., man was trapped in his vehicle and also died at the scene, as did both horses in the trailer.
A female passenger in the pickup was taken to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries, then later transported by air ambulance to a larger area hospital.
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In this Oct. 10, 2011 file photo, Sam Mullet Sr. stands in the front yard of his home in Bergholz, Ohio. Mullet, the leader of a breakaway Amish group in Ohio convicted in hair- and beard-cutting attacks, is pushing to get his convictions overturned using arguments already rejected in court. An attorney for 72-year-old Samuel Mullet Sr. says Mullet’s previous lawyer made mistakes during trial and in prior appeals. In a Monday, March 19, 2018 court filing, prosecutors say there were no errors that amounted to Mullet’s rights to due process being violated, and a judge should reject his request. Amy Sancetta, File AP Photo
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Jewellery worth £1.6 million has been stolen from musician Alanis Morissette's Los Angeles home after thieves raided the house on Thursday February 9.
The LA Police Department reported in a statement that the burglars had made off with a safe where the jewellery and other items were locked, and that heist had caused "some property damage".
HONG KONG Feb 14 Hong Kong's Television Broadcasts Ltd (TVB) said it was cutting the size of a planned share buyback although it will lift the offer price, as it wants to ensure that at least 25 percent of its shares are held by the public.
It now plans to buy back 120 million shares, instead of 138 million shares, but will raise its offer price to HK$35.075 per share from HK$30.50. The total value of the deal remains the same at HK$4.21 billion ($543 million)
Last week, TVB said it has received a proposed conditional offer from privately owned TLG Movie and Entertainment Group Ltd for about 30 percent stake of the company.
A spokesman for TVB said on Tuesday that the share buyback and offer from TLG were unrelated.
The new share buyback price represents 15.6 percent premium to the stock's previous close on Feb. 10, TVB said in a filing to the Hong Kong bourse.
Its shares jumped 10.4 percent to HK$33.50 in early Tuesday trade.
($1 = 7.7592 Hong Kong dollars) (Reporting by Donny Kwok; Editing by Edwina Gibbs)
White House officials condemn alt-right McMaster attack
White House officials say that the alt-right plans to increase its attacks on Donald Trump’s National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster in the wake of claims by blogger Mike Cernovich that the 55-year-old general is an alcoholic. The alt-right is waging an ongoing campaign to unseat McMaster in retaliation for his purging of nationalists from the U.S.…
Here’s Mike Sobel’s Wednesday, February 15, 2017 early morning weather forecast for Edmonton, Alberta and the surrounding area.
The Palisades Library Bookstore will add additional hours to its schedule, thanks to having more volunteers. The store is located on the rear patio of the Library, adjacent to the magazine section. This is the perfect place to pick up a paperback mystery or thriller for the airplane. New hours are:
Monday and Wednesday: 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday: 10:30 to 5 p.m.
Proceeds from the sale of the gently used, donated books go towards library programs and materials (especially new books).
HUNTINGTON, Ind. (WANE) – After sharing the inaugural Northeast 8 title last year with three other teams the Huntington North boys basketball team clinched the conference title outright with a 49-42 win over Norwell on Friday.
This is the first time Huntington North has been crowned conference champs outright since they won the Olympic conference title in 2004.
The Vikings will finish 7-0 in conference play. They will close out the regular season with games against Plymouth, Northfield, and Bishop Luers before starting sectional play on February 28.
LAUSANNE, Switzerland — Russian high jumper Anna Chicherova has lost an appeal against being stripped of her 2008 Olympic bronze medal for using an anabolic steroid.
The Court of Arbitration for Sport says it dismissed the appeal without giving details of the case.
An International Olympic Committee panel which first judged Chicherova last year noted that the steroid turinabol was “a doping substance commonly used in Russia” at the time.
The women’s high jump is among the most tainted events in the IOC’s reanalysis of 2008 and 2012 Olympic samples. The third, fourth and fifth-place finishers in Beijing were disqualified, leaving American jumper Chaunte Howard with bronze. The IOC must confirm reallocation of medals.
Chicherova will keep her 2012 Olympic gold and 2011 world title, which are not affected by the 2008 case.
The Central Information Commission will hear the case related to disclosure of details of expenses incurred on air travel of the Prime Minister on Tuesday.
The commission has directed Prime Minister’s Office and ministry of external affairs to be present during the hearing on Tuesday at chief information commissioner’s office.
The case relates to commodore (Retd) Lokesh Batra who had sought details of the expenditure incurred on foreign travels of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his predecessors, which the ministry of external affairs (MEA) had denied citing sections of the RTI related to security.
The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) had refused the information citing personal safety.
Chief information commissioner Radha Krishna Mathur had directed the PMO to peruse the files to ascertain whether there was any security concerns in the records on the basis of which information can be denied.
The panel has now gone through the files and will carry out hearing on Tuesday.
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Dry January is officially over!
Those who cut the booze throughout the month celebrated the end of their abstinence with a big night out down Princes Avenue.
Bars were filled with happy drinkers who had managed 31 days alcohol-free and the beers flowed all night.
Our photographer Sergej Komkov was there to capture the party atmosphere on camera.
Did we get a photo of you? Check out our gallery above to find out.
We visit popular nightspots across Hull most weekends, so keep your eyes peeled for your pictures!
The Hull Daily Mail has recently launched a free app which features all the latest news, sport and what’s on information. You can download it for iPhone and iPad from Apple's App Store , or get the Android version from Google Play .
April 24 (Reuters) - Comerica Inc:
* COMERICA ANNOUNCES DIVIDEND INCREASE AND RESULTS FROM ANNUAL SHAREHOLDERS’ MEETING
* COMERICA INC - DECLARED QUARTERLY CASH DIVIDEND FOR COMMON STOCK OF 34 CENTS PER SHARE, A 13 PERCENT INCREASE FROM PRIOR QUARTER Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
BUFFALO, NY-- A HEAT ADVISORY remains in effect for Erie, Genesee, Niagara and Orleans counties until 8 tonight.
Heat index values could be in the upper 90s.
The National Weather Service says heat and humidity will bring an increased risk for heat-related illness. Prolonged outdoor exposure or strenuous activity may result in heat exhaustion.
National Grid is asking their customers to reduce usage during our heat wave so as not to put a strain on the network.
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Greenville police said a man was ticketed on Saturday after leaving a dog in a car outside Cabela’s on Woodruff Road.
Witnesses told police the dog had been locked in the car for about 45 minutes.
Police said when the dog’s owner came out of the store, he was cited for animal - general care required.
MORE NEWS: City of Greenville to announce safety measurements for eclipse
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Crews have removed a plug of construction debris and tumbleweeds from the culvert in Country Ridge where water backed up and flooded Bridle Drive in Richland late Friday afternoon. Wood, Styrofoam and plastics were among the construction trash that blocked water, said Jason McShane, engineering and operations manager for the Kennewick Irrigation District.
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Pamunkey Tribe considering $700 million casino in Virginia
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The Pamunkey Indian Tribe is considering whether to build a $700 million resort and casino in Virginia.
Media outlets report that the tribe is looking at potential sites for the project but has no definitive plans.
The Department of Interior granted federal recognition to the Pamunkey in 2015, allowing the possibility of casinos through a separate approval process. Virginia currently has no casinos.
The Pamunkey's bid for federal recognition was opposed by MGM Resorts, which runs a new casino just outside the nation's capital in Maryland.
The tribe was considered the most powerful in the Powhatan Paramount Chiefdom, which greeted the English settlers at Jamestown, and claims Pocahontas among its lineage.
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — One of NASA’s delivery services is paying tribute to John Glenn, as it gets set to launch supplies to the International Space Station.
A mighty Atlas rocket is providing Tuesday’s lift, just as it did for Glenn 55 years ago.
The unmanned rocket is poised to blast off at 11:11 a.m. from Cape Canaveral, Florida, carrying a commercial cargo ship named the S.S. John Glenn.
Following Glenn’s death in December, Orbital ATK asked his widow, Annie, for permission to use his name for the spacecraft.
Glenn, an original Mercury 7 astronaut, became the first American to orbit the Earth in 1962. He returned to orbit in the space shuttle in 1998 at age 77, the oldest person ever to fly in space.
STORM XAVIER RAGED IN GERMANY
Yesterday, October 5, storm Xavier caused chaos and destruction in broad areas of Germany.
It was particularly terrible in the northern areas, especially in Hamburg and Berlin, where some people died. In Berlin, a state of emergency was declared.
Because of thousands of emergency calls per minute, the fire departments didn’t know where to start. Uprooted trees, smashed cars, destroyed buildings: pure chaos.
The railroad company Deutsche Bahn stopped the rail traffic completely.
Also in Düsseldorf, hurricane Xavier caused a stir. A spectator filmed a very hard landing of an A380 airplane. Certainly, the poor passengers where happy when they had solid ground under their feet again.
Liverpool's Philippe Coutinho is willing to wait until the end of the season to join Barcelona, the Daily Mirror reports.The Brazil international is eager to move to Camp Nou to play alongside Lionel Messi, but has come to a compromise at Anfield which will see him turn down the chance to move in January if the transfer is agreed with Barcelona for a summer transfer.This would give Coutinho the move he desires, but also give Reds boss Jurgen Klopp enough time to find an adequate replacement for the 25-year-old.His much anticipated potential move to Camp Nou last summer blew up in a very public way as Liverpool denied his exit. The player and club have come a long way since in the intervening months as they’re clearly working to find a mutually beneficial solution for his imminent exit.The question now turns to how Barcelona will handle the January window if they cannot secure an immediate more for Coutinho.
Yes, it’s a chain and yes, it’s in a shopping mall (Mayfair), but P.F. Chang (2500 N. Mayfair Road) is a really good restaurant for Chinese and Asian fusion cuisine in a gorgeous, high-energy setting and with a modern, inventive twist.
Here you’ll find lettuce wraps and street tacos; of the latter, there’s jicama—either with wild-caught lobster, shrimp, red onion and fresno peppers or kung pao chicken, crushed peanuts and cool cucumber slices.
Virtually every menu item excites the eye and palate, and all are generously portioned and nicely presented. Hunan dragon wings, cauliflower tempura, edamame, banana spring rolls...great place for something a tad different.
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The duo does an impromptu duet before announcing the award for Best Rap/Sung Performance. Stream the 60th Annual GRAMMY Awards on CBS All Access.
Iran will loom large on the agenda. Mr Netanyahu will have been encouraged by Mr Trump’s hawkish tone towards the Iranians so far and his decision to impose new sanctions.
But he will be eager to make sure that any US cooperation with Russia in Syria doesn’t end up further empowering Iran and its Hizbollah allies and bring them to the border of the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights.
He will try to impress upon Mr Trump the dangers for Israel if Iran is allowed to further consolidate its position inside Syria.
Both leaders were harsh critics of the Iranian nuclear agreement but neither of them seem eager to tear it up now that it’s in force.
Instead, they will talk about enforcement and may discuss the possibility of renegotiating parts of the agreement - especially the idea that many of the restrictions will lapse after 10 or 15 years.
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NEW YORK — Two of Harvey Weinstein’s accusers have watched from the audience as journalists whose work led to his arrest received their Pulitzer Prize awards.
The New York Times and The New Yorker magazine received the gold medal for public service Wednesday for reporting on decades of sexual abuse allegations against the Hollywood mogul.
The stories by Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey of The Times and Ronan Farrow for The New Yorker sparked the #MeToo movement.
Joining the luncheon at Columbia University in support of the journalistic work were Rosanna Arquette and Annabella Sciorra. The actresses are among those who have accused Weinstein of sexual misconduct, allegations he denies.
Farrow was also joined by his mother, actress Mia Farrow.
Rapper-songwriter Kendrick Lamar was there to pick up his Pulitzer Prize for music.
UNITED NATIONS (AP) - The U.N. envoy for Iraq is urging political leaders in this "crucial" post-election period to swiftly form an inclusive new government that works across sectarian and ethnic divides.
Jan Kubis told the Security Council on Wednesday that it's essential the new government "works as one" to pursue political, economic and social reforms.
He urged Iraq's "political elites to draw the necessary conclusions" from this month's electoral turnout, the lowest since Saddam Hussein was toppled in 2003. He cited "the need for improved representation, justice for all, democratic accountability, and good governance void of corruption, sectarian quota system, nepotism and patronage."
U.S. Ambassador Nikki Haley also called this "a key moment in Iraqi history," saying the next government will make important decisions "that will set Iraq's course for decades to come."
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I mean what can you really sign? The great thing about Street MMA is that in knows no bounds. No matter your race, ethnicity, religion, gender or anything else talking shit is the universal tie that binds us. Sometimes you don’t even have to speak the same language to smack talk your opponent.
Or other times you can’t speak at all because you were born deaf and have to use sign language to get all your key shit talking points out in the open. In what may be a Street MMA first, here are two deaf women hyping up their fight and putting down their Street MMA opponent using only sign language before they settle their differences in that grassy field right there.
Oh you thought just because she’s deaf she can’t pause in the middle of full mount to sign some epic smack talk at her embarrassed opponent? You thought wrong! Matt Hamill and the originators of MMA sign language the Diaz Brothers, would give this Street MMA scrap a dramatic movie slow clap for their efforts.
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Donation: Bethany Casey’s dropped off a donation of hats and gloves to South Harrison Elementary School on December 21st. Shown is Megan Gray, employee of Casey’s General Stores and Mrs. Sara Fish’s kindergarten class.
WHAT WE’RE TRACKING
The heat and humidity returns this week. It will feel muggy and hot mid week.
This means that we will also see the chance for showers and even storms return by Thursday.
FORECAST
Monday night: Partly cloudy.
Low: 60
Tuesday: Mostly to partly sunny.
High: 84
Tuesday night: A few clouds.
Low: 62
Wednesday: Partly sunny.
High: 84
Thursday: Mostly cloudy. Scattered thunderstorm. (60%)
High: 83 Low: 63
Friday: Partly sunny. Chance for a shower or thunderstorm. (30%)
High: 82 Low: 69
Saturday: Partly sunny.
High: 80 Low: 62
Sunday: Partly sunny.
High: 81 Low: 61
Monday: Partly sunny.
High: 80 Low: 62
Cristiano Ronaldohas been handed a five-match ban after shoving referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea moments after being sent off during last night's win over Barcelona.
Left out of the starting line-up, Ronaldo scored with a beautiful strike to make it 2-1 in the 80th minute and earned a yellow card for taking off his shirt to flex his muscles at Camp Nou.
The Real Madrid star was booked again just two minutes later for diving in the area and reacted to the decision by shoving the referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea from behind.
Joel Sollender, a World War II prisoner of war who appeared in television ads for Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign, has died. The cause of his death on Tuesday evening was congestive heart failure, the San Diego Union-Tribune reported Thursday.
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Malaysian police say they have arrested a woman in connection with the death of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's half brother.
Wednesday's statement says the woman was arrested at Kuala Lumpur International Airport. She was carrying Vietnamese travel documents.
Kim Jong Un's half brother died Monday after suddenly falling ill at the airport. According to a Malaysian government official, Kim told medical workers before he died that he had been attacked with a chemical spray.
The Times will update this article.
Kentucky head coach John Calipari spoke with some members of the media on Wednesday about a range of issues, including one-and-done, potential reforms and new rules in the college game, and his friend, Georgia Coach Tom Crean.
If you're a seasoned dog parent, you know full well that when you leave the house, everything is free game to your pup.
You can tell your little buddy to stay off the furniture all you want, but nobody's going to reinforce the rules when you aren't there. I've had to accept that my dogs will get on the couch when I'm away -- as did this owner after reviewing the hilarious footage from the camera she set up in her home.
Watch as this furry clown makes sure to enjoy every single inch of the couch he's not allowed on as soon as his mom heads out. Kitty definitely isn't impressed.
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What can we say? When the owner's away, the dog will play.
MEXICO CITY, April 27 Mexican Coke bottler Arca Continental plans to ramp up its capital expenditures by 43 percent, to 10 billion pesos ($525.6 million), this year as it starts a new U.S. venture, the company said Thursday.
Arca announced a deal earlier this year to act as Coca-Cola Co's sole franchise bottler in the Southwest United States.
Arca said in a statement that 40 percent of its 2017 investments will go to its operations in Mexico, 25 percent to the new U.S. unit and 25 percent to its businesses in South America.
The funds will aim to strengthen operations, modernize plants and improve customer service, Arca said.
Arca added that it would likely surpass its goal of earning 100 billion pesos in sales this year, even without the U.S. operation.
($1=19.0255 pesos)
(Reporting by Mitra Taj; Editing by Leslie Adler)
An Indian Hills man was arrested Friday on charges of domestic battery and child abuse.
Shawn C. Cuilla, 42, was allegedly involved in a Thursday incident in which he struck his girlfriend and her teenage son in separate incidents.
According to court documents, Cuilla’s girlfriend let her 13 year-old son go play with a friend after school. Cuilla was not happy about that, and allegedly struck his girlfriend in the face and neck.
When the teenager returned home from playing, he found his mom sitting in her car crying. The teenager went into the house, where Cuilla allegedly hit him in the face twice — once with his elbow and once with his fist.
Cuilla then took his girlfriend’s car and left the property.
At the house the next day, Cuilla said he was going to California to kill himself because “he was not going back to prison again.”
He was arrested later that day.
He has three prior misdemeanors out of East Fork Justice Court.
His bail is set at $34,009.
MILWAUKEE — A British cybersecurity researcher credited with helping curb a recent worldwide ransomware attack is expected in court to hear federal charges accusing him of creating malicious software to steal banking information in 2014.
Marcus Hutchins could enter a plea during Monday’s hearing in Wisconsin federal court. Prosecutors have charged him and an unnamed co-defendant with conspiring to commit computer fraud in the state and elsewhere. Authorities arrested the 23-year-old man on Aug. 2 in the Las Vegas airport on his way home to Ilfracombe, England, after a cybersecurity convention.
The legal troubles Hutchins faces are a dramatic turnaround from the status of cybercrime-fighting hero he enjoyed four months ago when he found a “kill switch” that slowed the outbreak of WannaCry virus.
Apr 5, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Charlie Morton pitches against the Seattle Mariners in the first inning at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports Lo and behold, I have just realized that the Astros are entering their fifth season as a member of the American League West division.
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Orion remains on full alert, ready to respond to any issues with power supply as a result of the fires continuing in the Port Hills.
The unpredictability of the fire and the course it may take poses some threat to continuity of power supply to the Port Hills and the greater city.
It is possible that there will be further outages until the fires are fully extinguished.
Orion urges residents in the Port Hills area to take particular care around electricity at this time.
The company is working closely with emergency services to co-ordinate its response to any developments and ensure its customers are kept up to date as soon as information is made available.
For updates on outages around the city visit www.oriongroup.co.nz or call 03 363 9898 for more information.
× DNA tests planned on man’s skull found along Illinois River
KINGSTON MINES, Ill. (AP) — Central Illinois authorities are planning DNA tests on a human skull found along a riverbank in hopes of identifying the individual.
The skull was found Monday along the Illinois River by a property owner at the Rivers Edge Campground in the Peoria County village of Kingston Mines. A forensic pathologist determined that it belongs to an unknown man.
The (Peoria) Journal Star reports that County Coroner Jamie Harwood said Tuesday the skull was in the water an estimated two to four months.
He says teeth have been removed from the skull so DNA can be extracted and compared with DNA databases or a specific relative of local missing persons.
Harwood says that process is usually tedious and is similar to “looking for a needle in a haystack.”
WHEN I was growing up in Los Angeles in the 1960s, I spent a lot of time outdoors near our house, riding my bike and catching snakes by Bull Creek. My universe was small - school, the creek, my father's shoe store - and not just because I was 12 years old. By almost any measure, the world itself
Singer Janet Jackson will reportedly reschedule 75 axed shows and release a new album about motherhood.
Jackson, who parted ways from billionaire Wissam Al Mana earlier this month, is now said to be focusing on writing “positive” music after becoming a mother to their three-month-old son, Eissa Al Mana, reports dailymail.co.uk.
The “Scream” singer will play the shows she postponed due to her pregnancy last year under a new run of dates named the State Of The World tour, which will hit North America later this year.
“Having a baby has upped her desire to release positive music and she wants her new songs to be a celebration of life, love and motherhood,” a source told The Sun newspaper.
“She plans to get back on tour in North America in October, followed by a brand new album. Last year’s incomplete Unbreakable World Tour is being revamped to become the State Of The World Tour and she is already scheduling summer rehearsals,” the source added.
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Unless your internet connection has been down for the last couple of years, you’re probably aware that David Lynch’s revolutionary cult TV show “Twin Peaks” has returned, after a quarter century, for a new season on Showtime this month. The series’ most diehard Milwaukee fans will celebrate that return with this free event, which will include a performance from a Twin Peaks-Angelo Badalamenti cover band called Leo Johnson & the New Shoes and a Twin Peaks-inspired burlesque performance ahead of the 8 p.m. screening of the show’s season premiere. There will also be a dessert potluck, so bring a pie or irrationally large spread of donuts to share.
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MILWAUKEE -- Firefighters on Sunday night, January 1st were on the scene of a house fire near 28th and Meinecke.
Officials with the American Red Cross said they were assisting 12 people after this fire.
We're told everyone was able to get out safely -- and no injuries were reported.
FOX6 News was told there were pets inside this home -- and we watched as officials took a pet snake from the house. It is believed the snake is going to be OK.
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BEREA, Ohio -- The Browns are into their second week of OTAs and Wednesday brought the second of three practices open to the media. It wasn't as energetic of a practice as we saw a week ago, but there were still plenty of takeaways.
First off, though, Damarious Randall talked to the media about his tweet promising jerseys to fans if the Cavaliers win the Finals. Then, of course, there was the play of the quarterbacks.
I talked about all of that and more in the video above, including my thoughts on Denzel Ward's performance.
Foam Chief Wahoos line the shelf at the Cleveland Indians team shop, Monday, Jan. 29, 2018, in Cleveland. Divisive and hotly debated, the Chief Wahoo logo is being removed from the Cleveland Indians' uniform next year. The polarizing mascot is coming off the team's jersey sleeves and caps starting in the 2019 season. The Club will still sell merchandise featuring the mascot in Northeast Ohio. Tony Dejak AP Photo
Police responded top a call Monday morning from the Andrew Johnson Bank branch at 1102 W. Main St. in connection with the discovery of a counterfeit $20 bill found in a bank deposit from the Lazy Rooster Cafe on East Andrew Johnson Highway. The bank deposit occurred on Saturday, Officer Louis Calobrisi said in a report.
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Former Albania Coach Gianni De Biasi is considering offers from China and Spain, claim Sportitalia.
The Italian tactician quit the Albania position this week, noting it was time for “a new challenge.”
According to this evening’s reports, that could take him to China with Tianjin Teda showing particular interest.
However, De Biasi is taking his time to see what other proposals come in, including one over the last couple of days from Spain.
Titans QB Marcus Mariota is looking forward to being 100 percent healthy. On Monday, he provided an update on where he is mentally and physically at the start of the offseason program. …read more
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Garcia (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day disabled list Tuesday.
Garcia exited Monday's game with a hamstring strain, and although it didn't seem to be overly serious at first, the White Sox will play things safe and send him to the DL anyway. Daniel Palka was recalled from Triple-A to replace him on the active roster.
Regulators still reviewing Fiat Chrysler diesel vehicle fix -lawyer
WASHINGTON, June 14 A U.S. Justice Department lawyer said at a court hearing Wednesday it could take "weeks or months" before regulators decide whether to approval a software fix for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV diesel vehicles.
KCON, a global Korean pop music and culture convention, will be held in Japan next month, showcasing 60 fast-rising K-pop idol artists, according to its organizer Monday. The three-day event at the Makuhari Messe convention center in Chiba, east of Tokyo, from May 19 will feature Apink, CNBLUE, Cosmic Girl, GFriend, Lovelyz, Seventeen and more of the hottest K-pop names, the organizer of the annual event said.
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TROY, Ohio (WDTN) – Zac Pitts, Hutch Konerman and Ethan Fitzgerald take the Operation Football Tailgate of the Week to Troy where Troy plays host to Butler in the Game of the Week.
Sinclair Community College and Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken are on hand as well.
Zac and Hutch have all the happenings at the Tailgate and Ethan will be on the sidelines for the Game of the Week.
Thanks for to the fine folks at Troy High School for hosting the tailgate party. Be sure to join us next Friday night when the party rolls into Northmont.
The FiveThirtyEight Politics podcast crew assess the election results in Kansas’s 4th Congressional District and the prospects in Tuesday’s special election in Georgia’s 6th District. As the Trump administration approaches Day 100, they also look back on Nate Silver’s article about the 14 wildly different paths that Trump’s presidency could take. Have any paths become more likely than others?
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Wood has given up four runs over 6.2 innings through the early part of the season.
Wood's early-season struggles come with the caveat of eight strikeouts, most likely due to his percentage of strikes thrown increasing by nine percent. However, opponents are still hitting .296 against him, and he blew his only save opportunity. Owners should hope the 31-year-old can somewhat return to last season's form, when he posted a 3.99 ERA in 76.2 innings.
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President Muhammadu Buhari received President of the Republic of Namibia, H.E. Hage Gottfried Geingob at the State House, Abuja. 4 July 2018.
Astonishing vision has revealed the frightening moment former Comanchero president Mick Hawi, was gunned down outside a Rockdale gym.
HARRISBURG – CPR instruction would be required for students in grades 9-12 under legislation in position for a PA Senate floor vote. Senate Bill 521 would add a hands-only 30-minute CPR instruction to the state education curriculum for high school students. Speaking at a state Capitol rally in support of his legislation, Delaware County Sen. Tom Killion says the measure has garnered Senate support. Over 350,000 cardiac arrests occur outside of hospitals each year. The bill has received support from the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association. It has passed both the Senate Education and Appropriations Committees unanimously.
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One of the biggest mysteries of 2016 will come to an end sometime this month. Samsung will make public the results of its months-long investigation into what caused several Galaxy Note 7 smartphones to turn into flames later this month , according to a report on Reuters. From the report:Samsung has also previously noted that it was working with several third-party sources and experts to figure out what could have caused the error. A popular theory among many is that Samsung attempted to further slim the form factor of the Galaxy Note 7, which resulted in the battery to be held too tightly within the device -- which in turn, caused the layers of lithium cobalt oxide and graphite to touch
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The Six Nations is back - and England are bidding to make history.
Eddie Jones' men can become the first team to win the competition outright three years on the bounce since its inception.
But it looks increasingly likely to boil down to an intense last day decider, with second-favourites Ireland heading to Twickenham during the final round of fixtures.
Daily Mirror rugby union correspondent Alex Spink gives his expert opinion on the opening weekend of the competition, alongside Aaron Flanagan and Richard Innes on the inaugural Mirror Maul: Six Nations Podcast.
There's something for everyone, as Alex talks through England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland's chances in a way that both complete rookies and seasoned professionals will understand.
Listen to the podcast on iTunes, Audioboom and Spotify - all out now!
NEW YORK (AP)  Plans for a twin-tower residential building in New Jersey championed by Jared Kushner are in danger of falling apart as his family's real estate company threatens legal action against a city that it says ended negotiations for no good reason.
Kushner's family real estate company accuses Jersey City officials of political bias because the company's former CEO is now an adviser to President Donald Trump.
Meanwhile, the city says Kushner Cos. and its partner owed it money last year and were in default.
The latest setback for the One Journal Square project comes after the loss of financing from China and of a proposed local tax break.
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Kushner stepped down as CEO of the Kushner Cos. last year when he became senior adviser to President Donald Trump.
Dog lovers have a whole new reason to tune into the Puppy Bowl!
Animal Planet hosts its own version of the Super Bowl every year, a football face-off starring some admittedly much more adorable athletes. (Sorry, Tom Brady!) For Puppy Bowl XIV, 90 adoptable pooches will be featured, including survivors from last year's many natural disasters.
"Rufferee" Dan Schachner told Fox News that dogs rescued from Hurricane Harvey, Hurricane Maria and more will participate. "We have Mango from Mexico; we have Tyler rescued from the flood waters of Hurricane Harvey; we have several puppies from the Miami area," he shared.
President Donald Trump is expanding his legal team and is adding veteran DC attorney Joe diGenova.
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A source with direct knowledge tells ABC News the plan is for diGenova to join the president’s legal team which already consists of John Dowd and Jay Sekulow; Ty Cobb remains the in-house White House lawyer handling issues related to the presidency.
“Former US Attorney for the District of Columbia Joe diGenova will be joining our legal team later this week. I have worked with Joe for many years and have full confidence that he will be a great asset in our representation of the President, “ Jay Sekulow counsel to the president told ABC News in a statement confirming the hiring.
DiGenova declined to comment when reached by ABC.
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Rob’s health scare took place more than a week after he and Chyna aired their relationship drama online, during which she said she got hacked and he said she took their daughter and left his home. They soon reconciled.
The Rob & Chyna stars have separate homes and it is unclear where they, their baby daughter Dream and her 3-year-old son King Cairo are currently residing.
Rob and Chyna did, however, spent the night together on New Year’s Eve.
Early on Sunday, Chyna posted on Snapchat what appeared to be a brief video of the two laughing in bed.
“Whose Snap are you on?” she asked Rob.
“My sister,” he said.
CAMDEN, Ark. (KARK/NBC News) – A young Arkansas mother’s final moments were streamed on Facebook Live as friends watch helplessly from afar.
25-year-old Keiana Herndon went live Wednesday from a friend’s home, where she was staying with her young son.
The video starts out with Keiana singing. You see and hear her respond to viewers and even put the spotlight on her son.
A few minutes later, Keiana falls and the phone drops out of her hands.
Her uncle, Jeffrey Herndon, said he could hear his niece struggle to breath and her son scream in the background.
“It was real hard,” he said.
All the while, the number of eyes on her grew.
A friend showed up nearly 30 minutes after Keiana hit the floor.
Keiana’s father wishes someone watching would have acted sooner.
“It’s amazing for someone to sit there and see somebody or hear them take their last breath and nobody did anything,” said Richard. “So, I want to take my hat off to everybody that actual did something.”
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Learning Technology: The Future of the Learning Experience
AI, machine learning and natural language processing are poised to change how learning is created and consumed.
Casper Moerck, head of learning technology for Siemens, says machine learning will soon be able to personalize content from anywhere for learners and even create content just for them. To stay on the top of the trend, CLOs should understand how data works and study the underlying technologies to see how they are shaping the future of learning.
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Huron County OPP responded to a break-in, after tending to the scene in Vanastra-snow tracks led them to the alleged teenage culprits.
It’s believed at about 7 a.m. Feb. 12, a local heard a beeping sound coming from the garage. It wasn’t long after before he looked out the window to noticed a gang of suspects making a dash through the backyard, according to OPP.
After quickly checking the garage, the Regina Road resident stated that the thieves had forced their way through the attached garage. From his examinations, he realized a case of beer was gone. Upon arrival, the authorities launched an investigation of their own. They noticed fresh foot tracks in the snow.
The snow prints led the officers to house close by. Two males from Huron East were apprehended and charged with Break, Enter a Dwelling House & Theft Under $5,000.
One suspect is 18-years-old while the other is 16 years of age.
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (AP) — Police in El Salvador have arrested the domestic partner of a journalist killed over the weekend.
National Police director Howard Cotto said Tuesday that Mario Huezo Portillo has been arrested for killing journalist Karla Lisseth Turcios.
Prosecutor Max Munoz says cameras traced Huezo Portillo when he went to dump the woman's body.
Turcios worked for El Economista, part of La Prensa Grafica media group in the gang-plagued Central American nation.
Huezo Portillo initially told police that he and their son left her resting at home around 12:30 p.m. Saturday. He said when they returned, Turcios had disappeared and did not answer her cellphone or respond to messages.
The 33-year-old journalist's body was found hours later on a highway northeast of the Salvadoran capital, San Salvador.
Police said was strangled.
Bulgarian wine is increasingly appealing to the Japanese market.
This was the result of the business visit of the Japanese wine importer Yokohama Wine Collection. Its representative, Hideharu Ozawa, is coming for the second time this year in Bulgaria. He traced the grape harvest in one of the oldest cellars in South Bulgaria - "Villa Yambol".
Since the first visit of Mr. Ozawa to the country in March, the export of wine of the Bulgarian producer began and today enjoys great success in the country of the rising sun.
At present, the Yambol Villa series is present in more than 500 sites in Japan.
During the visit, the opportunities for expanding the products of Villa Yambol in the East, as well as the expansion of distribution and sales, were discussed.
All concerts start at 7:30 p.m. in the Tacoma Community College Building 2 Theater and are free and open to the public. Donations accepted.
May 31: TCC Choirs
Dr. Anne Lyman conducts the TCC Choirs in a spring program called “The Caged Bird Sings.”
June 1: Symphonic Band
Dr. John Falskow conducts the TCC Symphonic Band in “Music from the Pacific Rim.”
June 8: Jazz Band Concert
Celebrate the end of Spring Quarter with the TCC Jazz Band!
[India], Mar 20 (ANI): Jailed All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) leader VK Sasikala's husband Natarajan Maruthappa passed away on Tuesday at around 1.35 am at the Gleneagles Global hospital in Chennai.
According to the death certificate, the 75-year-old died due to multiple-organ failure.
Shanmuga Priyan, Chief Operation Officer, Gleneagles Global Health City, Chennai, released a statement, saying that every possible attempt was made to sustain his revival. However, despite their best efforts, he was unable to recover.
Natarajan had also undergone a liver and kidney transplant in 2017. Sasikala is currently serving a four-year imprisonment and is lodged in central prison in Bengaluru in a disproportionate assets case. (ANI)
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(Markets Edition) Iranian President Hassan Rouhani is meeting with European leaders to try and save the international nuclear deal with his country. He's facing major opposition from President Trump, who's asked Europe to stop importing oil from the country. We'll look at whether the region will, along with some of the economic challenges Iran is undergoing right now. Afterwards, we'll discuss a new report from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development that might help explain why wage growth is so stubbornly slow. Then, we'll explore how a tourism boom in Savannah, Georgia, threatens the architecture that makes the area a destination. Today’s podcast is sponsored by Carbonite (Carbonite.com). (07/04/2018)
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A woman was taken to hospital following a crash on the M18 in South Yorkshire believed to have involved a funfair vehicle.
Emergency crews were called to the motorway near Rotherham last night at around 9.45pm.
A spokesman for South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue said the incident appeared to have involved a 'funfair-type' vehicle.
He said one woman was taken to hospital, but the nature or extent of her injuries was not known.
Highways England said the motorway was closed between junctions one and two following the incident, which it said involved two HGVs.
South Yorkshire Police said the motorway had been closed for some time following a serious collision.
A spokeswoman said there were casualties but police were unable to give any further details at this time.
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Bills coach Sean McDermott is encouraged by the initial medical reports on his injured quarterbacks to feel confident Buffalo won't have to add a player before hosting Miami this weekend.
McDermott did not go into further detail, a day after the Bills (7-6) beat Indianapolis 13-7 in overtime to stay in the AFC playoff picture.
Rookie Nathan Peterman is in the National Football League's concussion protocol after being dazed while making a headfirst dive in the third quarter against the Colts. Peterman started in place of Tyrod Taylor, who bruised his left knee in a 23-3 loss to New England a week earlier.
Third-stringer Joe Webb finished the game in place of Peterman.
LOS ANGELES (AP)  America Ferrera is a mom.
The "Ugly Betty" actress wrote on Instagram on Tuesday that she and husband Ryan Piers Williams were welcoming "Sebastian Piers Williams  aka Baz!"
She added that mom, dad and baby are "happy, healthy and totally in love."
The 34-year-old and her husband announced on New Year's Eve that they were expecting their first child. The couple got married in June 2011.
Clayton Kershaw ran into trouble in the seventh, always a troublesome inning for Kershaw in the playoffs, to close within 7-4.
Get complete coverage from inside and outside of Dodger Stadium from our team of reporters and photographers, including columnists Bill Plaschke and Dylan Hernandez and Dodgers beat writer Andy McCullough.
Death of man found in Naples lake ruled as accidental drowning
The death of a 25-year-old man found floating in a lake was ruled as an accidental drowning, according to the Naples Police Department.
A passerby found the body of Jacques L. Saintil Jr. in a lake around 8:30 a.m. on Jan. 29 near the Naples Municipal Airport, police said.
Saintil Jr. was the passenger in a single-vehicle crash on Jan. 23 at the intersection of Radio Road and Airport Pulling Road, police said. The driver of the vehicle told police Saintil Jr. fled the scene on foot after the crash and dived into the lake where his body was later found.
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Students Soar in Creative Atmosphere at Resurrection School in Rye
Dressed as tiny astronauts, kindergarten students at Resurrection School in Rye gather around the cardboard rocket ship they made by hand.
Teacher Christina Siefring holds open the shuttle door. Students learned about the solar system, including the planets, in the weeks leading to the 10th annual “Blast Off” Feb. 13. Each student had a chance to step into the rocket after sharing a fact about space. Sister Anne Massell, P.B.V.M., is principal at Resurrection.
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP)  Authorities say a driver fired several shots at a police officer trying to pull him over in North Carolina.
Asheville Police spokeswoman Christina Hallingse said in a news release that the officer was not hit in the shooting about 2:45 a.m. Wednesday and 39-year-old Justyn Ladet was arrested after a long chase.
Hallingse said the officer was trying to pull Ladet over on a road near Interstate 26 in Asheville. She didn't say why Ladet was being stopped.
Authorities say Ladet led other officers on a chase down I-26 into Henderson County before crashing on U.S. Highway 25.
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Ladet was taken into custody. Hallingse says charges are pending. She did not release his race or officer's name or race.
It wasn't known if Ladet has a lawyer.
Jason Harris of Fairborn and Devon Harris of Round Lake filed for dissolution of marriage without children. Uncontested dissolution Nov. 1. Douglas R. Freed of Bellbrook and Sandra M. Freed of Dayton filed for dissolution of marriage without children.
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FORT PIERCE, Fla. - St. Lucie County Fire District crews are on scene of a multi-unit apartment fire in Fort Pierce that left 6 adults and 4 children displaced and some hospitalized.
The fire started shortly before 7 p.m. in 700 block of Southland Drive.
All 4 units had significant damage.
The fire that appears to have originated in an upstairs bedroom, was under control at 7:11 p.m., officials said.
Two adult females and one child were transported to a local hospital. Their condition is unknown at this time.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
"I like doing that," said Marcos, 15, pointing to a glistening blue door of a truck at the Harlingen High School Auto-body and Collision Shop.
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Here's a tip: Don't give a prescription painkiller as a gratuity.The alleged gesture led to trouble for a patron of an eastern Pennsylvania casino on Thursday.State police say the man at the Sands Casino in Bethlehem tipped a server with a Valium pill. The Morning Call reports David Carnevale of Caldwell, New Jersey, faces a charge of possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance. He was released on his own recognizance.A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Jan. 6. A working phone number for Carnevale could not be found.___Information from: The Morning Call, http://www.mcall.com
Tinder can be a fun way to get a date, but chatting with strangers on the app can also show you who you would never want to date — ever.
"Tinder Nightmares" is a popular Instagram account that collects the most hilariously awful attempts at flirting on the dating app. From corny pickup lines to tantrums people throw when they get ignored, this account, which has 1.7 million followers, is a good reminder of how ridiculous people can be when looking for "love."
The account was started by Elan Gale, the "Bachelor" producer who also runs the "Texts from your ex" Instagram. While we don't know for sure that all of these are real, they definitely capture something about the silly and depressing landscape of modern dating.
For Valentine's Day, we compiled a selection of some of the worst Tinder chats of all time. Here they are:
× Washington Post National Correspondent Phillip Bump: It’s hard to determine who’s even going to vote in Alabama tomorrow
Washington Post National Correspondent Phillip Bump explains why it’s still hard to tell who is going to win in tomorrow’s Alabama Senate Election, between Doug Jones and Roy Moore. And, he reveals how the Moore campaign could be trying to prove themselves right by claiming a lack of evidence.
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Funeral services will be held for James Curlin, Jr., age 64, of Union City.
Services for Mr. Curlin will be conducted at 11:00 on Thursday in the chapel of Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home.
Burial will follow in Fremont Cemetery near Union City.
CHENNAI: The case relating to the death of a 31-year-old mechanic during sleep in his house at Madhavaram two months ago, has taken a new turn with post-mortem results revealing that he had been strangulated. Earlier, his wife had said he had died due to breathing problems. His wife has now been arrested in connection with the death, police said.
Police said Kathirvelu (31) resided with his wife Lakshmi and two children at Assissi Nagar in Madavaram. “On November 15, 2017, his wife informed police that Kathirvelu found it difficult to breathe and died in the house. Suspicious over this, the body was sent to Stanley government hospital for autopsy and a case was registered”, said Shanmugasundaram, Inspector, Madhavaram Milk Colony police station. Later, postmortem results revealed that there were strangulation marks on the body, the official said.
Minnesota landowners are on track for meeting the state’s first deadline for putting buffer strips of vegetation between cropland and public waters.
The Board of Water and Soil Resources says 94 percent of parcels that require them will have pollution protections in place by the Nov. 1 deadline. Landowners who can’t meet the deadline can get extensions until July 1 if they can show they have a plan for complying.
Landowners also need buffers along public ditches by Nov. 1, 2018.
Gov. Mark Dayton championed the 2015 buffer law to reduce farm pollution entering Minnesota waters.
While the statewide compliance rate looks high, many heavily agricultural counties in western and southern Minnesota have less than 80 percent compliance, and some with the most row crops are under 70 percent compliant.
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Theresa May will return to work this week, after a walking holiday on the continent. Her Government is expected to publish more detail on the future of our relationship with Europe, including the UK’s negotiating position on customs arrangements and on the border between Northern Ireland and the Irish Republic. The first “future partnership” paper is expected to be unveiled tomorrow. It comes after Sunday’s joint letter between Philip Hammond and Liam Fox, in which they attempted to reassure businesses there’ll be no “cliff edge” after Britain leaves.
(WAND) - Because of our one-hour "Hooked" special report on Thursday, viewers missed Wheel of Fortune.
The station is still releasing the Spin ID numbers for the day, which are: GW2015016.
Joe Astrouski's special report took a close look at the opioid crisis in the state, the battle to stop illegal drugs at the US-Mexico border, and the way the issue has affected families across the state.
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COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Columbus Fire had their hands full on Wednesday, as four apartments went up in smoke.
Around noon, 6 trucks and just under 30 firefighters responded to 16th Avenue South for the fire call.
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Luckily, only one person was home at the time.
No injuries have been reported.
The incident remains under investigation.
The village where ancient Egypt lives on
Zeinab Badawi's continuing quest to uncover the history of Africa takes her to the Pharonic Village in Cairo, where she explores the most famous civilisation on the continent.
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April 3 The sale of debt by states, cities, schools and other issuers in the U.S. municipal bond market totaled $86.5 billion in 2017's first quarter, a drop of 9.5 percent from the same period in 2016, according to Thomson Reuters data on Monday.
Citigroup was the top underwriter of muni bonds during the first three months of 2017 with $14.25 billion of debt in 123 deals. California was the top issuer, selling $2.79 billion of debt. (Reporting By Karen Pierog; Editing by Andrew Hay)
WASHINGTON May 2 A deal between Greece and its international lenders for more fiscal reforms settles one issue that has blocked the International Monetary Fund's financial participation in the bailout, but debt relief is still needed, an IMF spokesman said on Tuesday.
The spokesman said the IMF has long maintained that Greece's bailout program must have both reforms to meet fiscal surplus targets and debt relief in order for the Fund to participate.
In a joint statement with Greece's European lenders, the IMF said: "the Greek authorities have confirmed their intention to swiftly implement this policy package. This preliminary agreement will now be complemented by further discussions in the coming weeks on a credible strategy for ensuring that Greece's debt is sustainable."
Greece's government early on Tuesday promised to cut pensions and give taxpayers fewer breaks to pave the way for the disbursement of further rescue funds. (Reporting by David Lawder; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
easthull fc fan wrote: According to someone on their committee they want to, yeamo has signed for them too.
National Conference is the aim, not professional. Yeamo may play, as may Horney apparently!!! Its great to be watching a better standard of rugby at Beverley but its hard work funding Yorkshire league games let alone pro level.
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World War II United Stated Navy veteran Leonard Hairston served his country on the U.S.S. General W. F. Hase.
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Chantè Moore is back and brining some new music to us. The song “One Love,” is all about falling for someone and not wanting anyone else. This new single has a fun beat and even features Lewis Sky, who blends so well with her voice.
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One of the lines, “After you there is no one else,” just tells the story of never leaving the love you found. This song will leave the fans wanting more from her. Tell us what you think of the new song from Chantè Moore.
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CAMDEN, NJ - The Adventure Aquarium will debut their new Piranha Falls exhibit on Friday.
The exhibit features over 120 red bellied piranhas and gives you the feeling of being in a rainforest rain storm.
Aquarium representatives say the exhibit features a unique multi-sensory experience of life on the Amazon River, virtually taking you deep into the largest rainforest on Earth without leaving New Jersey.
Watch our school of 120 glittering red-bellied piranha swim below two beautiful waterfalls.
See, hear and feel the change in weather as an intense rainstorm moves in.
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The official proponent of a ballot measure to split California off into its own independent nation called off the effort on Monday.
Sen. Dianne Feinstein faced some boos in the crowd that showed up on Monday for her town hall in San Francisco.
A Central Valley Democrat lost his committee chairmanship after voting against the recent $52 billion transportation plan.
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LONDON — Snow and wintry weather are still wreaking havoc on travellers in Britain, with flights cancelled, roads sheathed in ice and rail travel disrupted.
With temperatures dropping overnight as low as minus 11.6 Celsius (11 degrees Fahrenheit), hundreds of schools were closed Monday. Europe's largest airport, Heathrow, warned Monday that some flights would be cancelled as it cleared the backlog of flights delayed by Sunday's snowfall.
Heathrow asked travellers to check with their airlines. In the world of interconnected air travel, any extended disruption quickly leaves planes and flight crews out of position, knocking them out of rotation for their next assignments.
National Rail said poor weather conditions are affecting travel across England and Wales. Trains on Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry, Great Western, and Virgin Trains will all also be affected.
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MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) – Pitcher Thomas Hatch was the Chicago Cubs top draft pick last season (Round 3), but his transition to pro ball hasn’t been easy.
Because of how many pitches he threw for Oklahoma State on their run to the College World Series last year, the Cubs chose to sit Hatch after drafting him.
They placed him with the Pelicans at the start of this season, but he struggled in his first month, posting an ERA over 5.
“There’s a little bit of a learning curve especially going to college hitting to here and I think I’ve kind of experienced the brutal end of that,” Hatch said.
But Hatch has dominated in his last four combined starts, only allowing three earned runs.
“You do some soul searching, I definitely did that first month,” Hatch said. “But baseball is a funny game but you’re on the bad side of it one time and then all of a sudden one little thing clicks and then all of a sudden you’re having success.”
The righty gets the start Wednesday night against Frederick.
× Jones convinces Mike to Embrace His Daddy-ness
After former Chicago sportscaster, and Ex-Chicago Bear, Mike Adamle, reveals that he has been recently diagnosed with dementia Jones and Mike ask the question, “Why would anyone let their kid play football?” Switching gears from the gridiron to the office place Jones tells Mike about the benefits of having your younger co-workers call you “Daddy.” And finally, Jones and Mike ask how they can get better.
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Show Highlights:
00:01:05 – Jones and Mike discuss Chicago sportscaster Mike Adamle’s dementia diagnosis.
00:09:51 – The guys debate the safety of youth football, and the likelihood that its influence will wane in the future.
00:42:12 – Jones details the method to his madness as he encourages his younger co-workers to refer to himself as “Daddy.”
01:01:35 – Jones and Mike work to get better.
Matthew Gilham's large canvas painting fought off competition from more than 20,000 entries to be selected as one of the top 20 pieces to be on exhibition at the Saatchi Gallery, in Chelsea next month. The picture, called 'The Life Model', will be on display from July 4 to July 13, with Matthew attending a ceremony for the Saatchi Gallery Art Prize for Schools 2017.
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - Shenzhen Agricultural Products Co Ltd
* Says it revises investment amount in agricultural products circulation fund to 560 million yuan, instead of 1.5 billion yuan
* Says it will hold 41.2 percent stake in the fund after transaction
Source text in Chinese:goo.gl/MwAA3R
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
Humane Society CEO Wayne Pacelle resigned Friday following allegations of sexual harassment.
Pacelle quit after the Humane Society voted Thursday to keep him in his job after an internal investigation found three complaints of sexual harassment against him. Seven board members resigned in protest after the Humane Society decided to keep Pacelle on and close the investigation, The Washington Post reports.
Pacelle on Friday emailed Humane Society staff, saying he was leaving the company because “our mission depends on unity,” according to The New York Times.
The Humane Society said it accepted his resignation and that it had named Kitty Block as acting president and CEO in a statement. Block currently serves as the president of Humane Society International, the organization’s global affiliate.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Argenx Nv:
* REPORTS POSITIVE TOPLINE RESULTS FROM PHASE 2 PROOF-OF-CONCEPT TRIAL OF ARGX-113
* FAVORABLE TOLERABILITY PROFILE CONSISTENT WITH PHASE 1 DATA
* ARGX-113 TREATMENT RESULTED IN A STRONG CLINICAL IMPROVEMENT OVER PLACEBO DURING ENTIRE DURATION OF STUDY
* 75% OF ARGX-113 TREATED PATIENTS HAD SIGNIFICANT IMPROVEMENT IN 6 WEEKS VERSUS 25% OF PATIENTS ON PLACEBO
* TOPLINE DATA FOR ITP TRIAL EXPECTED IN H2 2018
* INTERIM DATA FROM PV TRIAL EXPECTED IN H2 2018
* ARGX-113 (EFGARTIGIMOD) IS USED IN GENERALIZED MYASTHENIA GRAVIS Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
This is it — the battle you’ve all been waiting for! It’s the Southside Serpents vs. The Vixens in a face-off where all of Riverdale is at stake; but when the Serpents up the ante, things might get deadly!
On February 28th, join writer Jamie Lee Rotante, artist Eva Cabrera (Kim and Kim), colorist Elaina Unger and letterer Rachel Deering for the rock-em-sock-em fourth issue of BETTY & VERONICA: VIXENS!
Pre-order your copy today from your local comic book shop or pre-order your favorite cover from the Archie Comics Online Store!
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE)- Albuquerque School Board members are expected to discuss a pending lawsuit between the district and its former chief financial officer.
This after the district cut ties with former CFO Don Moya in April of last year.
This after his contract was not renewed after APS officials say he did not return to work after using up all of his “leave” time. Moya had five days to repeal it but never did.
He was put on paid leave in August after former Superintendent Luis Valentino mistakenly sent him texts meant for secretary of education Hannah Skandera saying he was going after Moya.
Emails surfaced showing a dispute between Moya and former Deputy Superintendent Jason Martinez over vendors. Soon after, Moya filed a whistleblower lawsuit claiming he was retaliated against when he spoke up about suspicious audits.
APS officials say they will focus on the lawsuit during a closed-door meeting Tuesday morning.
April 12 Dundee Precious Metals Inc
* Dundee Precious Metals announces first quarter 2017 production results and provides notice of first quarter 2017 financial results
* Dundee Precious Metals Inc - chelopech remains on track to achieve 2017 guidance
* Dundee Precious Metals Inc - q1 chelopech gold and copper production was in line with 2017 mine plan Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Prince William County Police are investigating a burglary in the 8100 block of Devlin Road in Bristow.
According to a resident, the incident occurred between April 25 and 8 a.m. May 25.
“The investigation revealed that there were no signs of forced entry into the residence,” police spokesman Officer Nathan Probus said. “Copper fixtures were reported missing.”
The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information relating to this case should contact Crime Solvers at 703-670-3700 or 1-866-411-TIPS.
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Opening Reception: First Friday, October 6, 5 – 8 pm. Join us for refreshments and the new Artists Exhibit for October. Be sure to vote for your favorite in the People’s Choice award. The exhibit will be on view through October 29.
The Warriors have decided to rest Kevin Durant for Saturday night's Game 3 against the Trail Blazers.
Durant missed Game 2 with a left calf strain, and it appears the team would like to give him at least one more game to recover before throwing him back onto the court.
Patrick McCaw started in place of Durant for Game 2, and will likely replace Durant in the lineup again Saturday. Game time is 10:30 p.m. ET.
Matt Barnes and Shaun Livingston are also out for the Warriors.
Head coach Steve Kerr will also be out due to an illness. Assistant Mike Brown will take his place.
Pancake day is on Tuesday 13 February and with not long to go it’s time to start thinking about what recipe you’ll be using this year to create the most delicious treat.
Michelle’s recipe is for American-inspired pancakes that promise indulgence - but the blogger also issues a warning.
She said: “This is not like heathy pancakes. This is not a lose weight situation. These are just made from scratch, homemade pancakes that I’ve been making for 11 years now.”
In a video on her Youtube channel the mother-of-three lists the ingredients you’ll need.
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CNN goes into another fake news frenzy in a convoluted attempt to tie the President to white supremacy.
May 2 Rockwell Diamonds Inc:
* Rockwell Provides third update regarding three subsidiaries in Kimberley, South Africa
* Rockwell Diamonds -provides update to interim liquidation orders brought by c-rock mining against 3 subsidiaries of co issued by judge in Kimberley South Africa
* Rockwell Diamonds -all 3 subsidiaries remain under operating control of company
* Rockwell Diamonds Inc says confirms that wouterspan plant is now in ramp up stage after commissioning Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Mealey's Litigation Procedure - ICSID Issues Order Terminating DR-CAFTA Claims Against Costa Rica
WASHINGTON, D.C. - After investors opted to not pursue any remaining claims against the Republic of Costa Rica in relation to their investments in a land development project, the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) on Feb. 10 issued an order terminating the case without prejudice (Spence International Investments, et al. v. Republic of Costa Rica, No. UNCT/13/2, ICSID).
LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — U.S. family-owned promotional products company Geiger is buying the largest family-owned promotional products distributor in the United Kingdom.
CEO Gene Geiger said Monday the merger with BTC Group expands the company’s footprint in Europe. The new company, Geiger BTC Group, will have nearly 400 employees.
Financial terms weren’t disclosed.
Geiger told the Sun Journal newspaper that the two companies have collaborated in the past, and that BTC’s owners let it be known that they were ready to sell.
Both management teams are staying in place.
Geiger will be CEO of the parent company and Frank Murphy, BTC Group’s managing director, will run the U.K. subsidiary when the deal closes next month.
History came alive for Carre’s Grammmar School boys when a history day was held at the school in November 1992.
Geneologist Lynda Rippen, pictured right, from the county archives, helped the boys trace their family trees.
Can anyone recall which year group these students were from and maybe put a few faces to names?
Maybe some grew up to become fully fledged historians?
Share your comments and local nostalgia school photos with us to appear in future editions, at andy.hubbert@jpress.co.uk or via www.facebook.com/thesleafordstandard
At 14 years old, Kasda Allen has big dreams for the modelling industry. Recently she walked in Western Canada Fashion Week, not once but twice. She walked in Cynthia Sapara’s show and the Lewis Mayhem show, she ended up being the youngest model there.
With it being her first ever time at Western Canada Fashion Week there were a few nerves going into the show.
“I think I was more nervous meeting the other models, than I was walking,” says Allen, but her nerves were put to rest once she got there.
“I felt very comfortable around everybody else, I was very welcomed there, everybody was really kind. They kind of took me under their wings, teaching me some things.”
Going forward Allen hopes to walk again in the September shows for Western Canada Fashion Week but she already has a few more photoshoots lined up, including a calendar shoot.
“My main goal is to be one of the main models in a fashion or make-up company.”
Source: FN
Prime Minister of Cambodia Hun Sen asked Cambodians to support and buy Cambodian agricultural products that were brought to sell in Australia.
His remark was made during a meeting with more than 500 Cambodians living in Australia and New Zealand in Sydney on Saturday night.
“Please help buy Khmer goods sold in Australia, and when Cambodia organizes its exhibition, please go and visit Cambodian various products, including pepper and cashew nuts”, he added.
Supporting Khmer products help encourage local products and raise people’s living standards. In fact, over half of the premier’s food is from local.
The premier added that even when he went to Australia, he was also buying Cambodian goods to eat, as some products only existed in Cambodia.
In addition, PM Hun Sen has asked Cambodians in Australia to buy “Mee Yeung”, a local noodle brand, that are being sold in Australia as it is a Khmer product that is distributed by Men Sarun company.
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A prosecutor in Uruguay is asking for formal charges against a former vice president of the South American country.
Lawmakers accepted Raul Sendic's resignation last year amid corruption accusations involving his tenure as head of state oil company ANCAP. It was the first time a vice president had stepped down in Uruguay.
Prosecutor Luis Pacheco on Monday also requested charges against eight other senior officials at ANCAP and its subsidiaries. A judge must now decide if Sendic goes to trial.
The corruption allegations surfaced after a weekly publication reported that between 2010 and 2013, Sendic used corporate credit cards to make purchases at jewelry, electronics, furniture and other stores apparently unrelated to his official business.
He's also accused of abuse of office over some contracts.
Sendic has repeatedly denied wrongdoing.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - ALMARAI CO:
* BOARD PROPOSES CASH DIVIDEND OF 0.75 RIYAL PER SHARE FOR YEAR 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: )
Fans have been eagerly awaiting the next instalment of the next series of 13 Reasons Why, although the show has received a backlash from some groups over its controversial content.
However, the future looks bright for the Netflix series as it appears a third season is already in the pipeline, hinting that the second will be aired soon.
It has been reported by local Californian newspaper Sonoma West Times News that Analy High School has agreed to allow cameras in to film a third season.
The paper reported: ”The West Sonoma County Union High School District board on April 11 approved a third licensing agreement with Paramount Pictures that allows the company to film scenes at the Sebastopol High School."
Jeannie Bruneman, the high school district’s facilities manager, said: “District staff reported that the filming for both seasons was overall very positive.”
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Detroit police say they have determined that a Detroit woman who reported being a victim to a home invasion and sexual assault on the 14000 block of Woodmont Thursday morning filed a false felony report, according to a police news release sent Friday.
According to the initial police statement on Thursday, a 33-year-old female said that there was knock at her front door, which she then opened slightly, and the suspect kicked in the door, entered the home, and allegedly sexually assaulted the victim and robbed her at gunpoint, taking her wallet.
A warrant request will be submitted to the prosecutor's office, police said in Friday's statement.
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Machine learning and image recognition companies often require loads of data in order to fine tune their software to work well.
Castle Global decided to solve this problem by generating its own data. The startup built a number of consumer apps, including...
Authorities say a motorist who struck and killed a 6-year-old Southern California girl was driving with a blood-alcohol level nearly three times the legal limit.
Police in Fullerton say 52-year-old Maximino Delgado of Anaheim was arrested Saturday on suspicion of felony drunk driving, felony vehicular manslaughter and driving with a suspended license. It wasn't immediately known if he has an attorney.
The accident happened Saturday at about 2:14 p.m. in the 1400 block of Lombard Street. Officials say Delgado tried to make a turn when he lost control and drove onto the sidewalk, striking the girl. She died at a hospital.
Delgado's 1990 Toyota 4Runner crashed into a parked car before coming to a stop. He remained at the scene and cooperated with police.
The Orange County Register reports breath tests showed Delgado's blood alcohol content to be 0.23 percent, which is almost three times the 0.08 percent legal limit.
Delgado is being held in the Fullerton City Jail on $2 million bail.
× Rain clears for Knights Of Sparta
NEW ORLEANS— Rain may have caused an unfavorable day for the Knights of Sparta, but by the end of the route the weathegr cooperated.
This years theme: A Knight at the Tonys.
Founded in 1952, the Knights of Sparta take their name from the city-state in southern Greece.
Take a look at pictures from this year’s parade.
Aidan Banyard & Friends are presenting Let It Snow at the Acorn Theatre in Worksop this weekend.
Fresh from his sell-out run in Edinburgh with The Choir Of Man, and just before he sets off on an international tour, Aidan Banyard returns to Worksop for a night of seasonal songs.
All proceeds will go to the Acorn’s Raise The Roof appeal.
The show is on Saturday, December 16 and tickets are on 01909 501817.
Price Check on Browning Duck Unlimited
This may or may not be the right place to find out info on a shotgun but what the heck.
I have a new unfired Browning A500 (Belgium Made)
1989 Duck Unlimited gun 1 of 4000
The bad new is I don't have the box or paper work.
Anyone have any idea what it may be worth ?
Thanks in advance.
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District attorneys in Massachusetts are facing a key deadline as they continue to deal with the damage caused by the misconduct of a former state drug lab chemist.
The state's highest court ordered the DAs to produce lists by Tuesday indicating how many of the approximately 24,000 tainted cases they would not or could not prosecute if new trials were ordered. Those cases would be dismissed.
Annie Dookhan pleaded guilty to tampering with evidence and falsifying thousands of tests in criminal drug cases, calling into question evidence used to prosecute the defendants.
The American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts estimates some 20,000 cases will be thrown out, which the group says could make it the largest mass dismissal of criminal convictions in U.S. history.
Dookhan served three years in prison.
Harrison Ford came within metres of crashing his small aircraft into a passenger jet on Monday, NBC has reported.
The well-known actor, 74, was about to land his single-engine Husky at John Wayne Airport, California. He was instructed to land on runway 20L but mistakenly made for a taxiway, just flying over an American Airlines 737 carrying more than 100 passengers and a six-person crew.
The passenger aircraft departed for Dallas a few minutes later.
NBC said that Ford was heard on air traffic control recordings asking, “Was that airliner meant to be underneath me?”
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CHICAGO - The sun is shining and the air is warm. Both teams have arrived in their respective Arizona cities to start their preparations for the 2017 season.
With that being said, cue Dan Roan.
The longtime sports director of WGN-TV is once against covering spring training for the Cubs and the White Sox. He'll be alternating time between Mesa and Glendale over the next few weeks to see how the teams are progressing before opening day.
On Tuesday, Dan took some time to join Sports Feed to discuss the opening of Spring Training with Jarrett Payton and Josh Frydman.
To watch his segment's on Tuesday's show, click on the video above.
Europe is home to some of the most recognisable buildings and tourist attractions in the world – but can you recognise them from their shape alone?
We’ve blacked out some of the most famous attractions to test your knowledge. So test how well you really know Europe…
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Bank Millennium:
* Q4 NET INTEREST INCOME 449.2 MILLION ZLOTYS VERSUS 447 MILLION ZLOTYS AS SEEN IN REUTERS POLL
* Q4 NET FEE AND COMMISSION INCOME 169.4 MILLION ZLOTYS VERSUS 168 MILLION ZLOTYS SEEN IN REUTERS POLL
* Q4 NET PROFIT 179.6 MILLION ZLOTYS VERSUS 178 MILLION ZLOTYS SEEN IN REUTERS POLL
* WILL RECOMMEND TO RETAIN 2017 PROFIT Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
1:40 Mini 'choo-choo' in York draws crowds for annual tradition Pause
2:01 South Carolina residents will automatically live in North Carolina as of Jan. 1
1:06 Trump supporters at Fletcher, NC rally
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1:53 911 call from domestic incident involving S.C. legislator Chris Corley
1:23 Dylann Roof target practice
0:40 Thai Fusion opens in Lake Wylie
1:02 Nikki Haley's last Christmas open house as governor
2:29 Meet George: The first mature male great white shark tagged by OCEARCH
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1:03 Pine Flat Dam stands steady on the full Kings River
2:52 What you need to know about the massive Oroville dam emergency in California
1:42 Water gushes at California's Lake Oroville dam
1:48 Trucks, helicopters dump loads of boulders in rush to fortify Oroville dam spillway
1:58 Boy celebrates third birthday in evacuation shelter in Chico with help of CHP officers
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1:23 Under threat of Oroville dam, hundreds find shelter at Nevada County Fairgrounds
These toasty BLTs may just be the ultimate combo in the world of sandwiches. This recipe combines some of our favorite things: It's a delicious mash-up of egg-in-a-hole, avocado toast, and a classic BLT.
Using a 2 1/2-inch round cookie cutter, cut a hole from the center of 4 bread slices. Discard bread rounds or reserve for another use.
Heat a large skillet over medium. Add bacon; cook 6 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high; cook 2 minutes or until crisp. Place bacon on a paper towel-lined plate. Pour bacon drippings into a bowl and reserve.
Combine avocado, mayonnaise, and salt in a small bowl; mash to combine. Stir in bacon.
Add half of reserved bacon drippings to pan over medium-high. Place 2 cut bread slices in skillet; break 1 egg into each hole. Sprinkle 1/8 teaspoon pepper on each egg. Cook 2 minutes or until eggs begin to set. Carefully turn bread; cook 2 minutes or until eggs are set. Remove from pan. Repeat procedure with remaining half of bacon drippings, cut bread slices, eggs, and pepper.
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The Essex boys cross-country team won the BFA-St. Albans invitational on September 30. Sophomore Henry Farrington picked up the win on the 5K course with a time of 16:25. He was followed closely by teammates Peter Alden (2nd) and Jake Wagner (4th).
Freshman Brady Martisus the closed the gap and finished 5th. Jake Moran (8th), Liam Mack (11th) and Zach Preston finished out the top seven for the Hornets. Farrington is undefeated in Vermont this season, and the Essex boys are undefeated against other state teams putting them in the No. 1 seed this fall.
BERLIN, Wis. - Due to a network failure, AT&T customers in the Berlin, Wisconsin area are not able to call 911, according to the Green Lake County Sheriff's Office.
Centurylink notified the sheriff's office around 8 p.m. Monday evening.
They are currently working to repair the issue.
If you are an AT&T customer in the Berlin area, call (920) 294-4000 if you have an emergency.
The state budget (with vetoes!), special session notes and Paxton’s new judge (podcast)
On this week's TribCast, Ross talks to Ayan, Patrick and Edgar about the governor's line-item vetoes and the state budget, the ins and outs of the coming special session call, efforts to get state leaders on the same page, and a new judge for Attorney General Ken Paxton.
At least 90 migrants are feared to have drowned after a smuggler’s boat capsized off Libya, the UN Migration Agency has said.
Olivia Headon, from the International Organisation for Migration, says most of those on board were Pakistanis.
The bodies of two Libyans and eight Pakistanis are reported to have washed up on Libyan shores, she added.
Security officials in the western Libyan town of Zurawa said two Libyans and one Pakistani had been rescued from the vessel.
Early indications suggest it became unbalanced.
Ms Headon said Pakistani nationals had been taking an increasingly large share of migrants trying to cross the Mediterranean via Libya to Europe.
Zurawa – near Libya’s border with Tunisia – is often the site of migrant boat departures.
https://www.lmtonline.com/news/world/article/Yemen-s-rebels-say-airstrike-by-Saudi-led-12857175.php
Yemen's rebels say airstrike by Saudi-led coalition has killed the head of their presidential council
The Department of Defense says one of the three U.S. soldiers killed in an attack by Islamic extremists in Niger was from southwestern Ohio.
The government announced Friday that 39-year-old Staff Sgt. Jeremiah Johnson of Springboro died in the attack.
He and the two other American soldiers killed Wednesday were army special operations commandos assigned to 3rd Special Forces Group out of Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
U.S. Africa Command says the U.S. forces are in Niger to provide training and security assistance to the Nigerien Armed Forces in their efforts against violent extremists.
Four Nigerien soldiers also died in the attack.
A statement Niger's Army Chief of Staff a joint patrol fell into an ambush set by terrorists aboard a dozen vehicles and about twenty motorcycles.
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MYRTLE CREEK, Ore. (KOIN) — Two women fell to their death from a bridge along I-5 after they got out of their car to report a crash.
Around 2:30 a.m., the women were headed south in Douglas County when they lost control of their 2002 Kia SUV. It crashed on the bridge crossing the South Umpqua River and both women got outside the car, the Oregon State Police said.
One of them called 911 to report the crash. What happened next is unclear.
Both women apparently crossed over the railing of the bridge and fell about 80 feet to the riverbank. Both women died at the scene.
Their names have not been released. The investigation into what OSP calls a “death investigation” continues.
TUCSON, Ariz. - A man has life-threatening injuries after a two-car crash in midtown Saturday night.
Tucson police say the Dodge Blvd. between Bermuda St. and Flower St. will be closed for several hours.
Use alternate routes.
TPD detectives are working a 2 car collision on Dodge between Bermuda & Flower. 1 adult male has life-threatening injuries. The road will be closed for several hours pic.twitter.com/xelbErBhl5 — Sgt. Kimberly Bay (@sgtkbay) February 4, 2018
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Eden Park in Auckland is the only rugby stadium in regular use as an international cricket venue‚ which helps explain why South Africans with bats and balls know the place better than their compatriots with odd shaped balls.
This is all I think about whenever I see a picture of @ChrisEvans with that damn moustache. Moustaches never used to do it for me. Stupid sexy Evans pic.twitter.com/YUK3P4N2hz
Cell phone video shows man attack California sheriff's deputy, then jump into his car and ram the deputy's vehicle.
ESTACADA, Ore. (AP) – The ex-girlfriend of an Oregon man accused of killing his mother on Mother’s Day and then cutting off her head and carrying it into a store says her ex-boyfriend’s eyes “did not look right” beginning two months before the incident.
The Oregonian/OregonLive reported Tuesday that court documents state Heather Suydam noticed a drastic change in Joshua Webb’s behavior before the incident.
The 36-year-old Webb remains held in jail on charges of murder and abuse of a corpse in the May 14 death of his mother, 59-year-old Tina Webb.
Suydam told authorities that Webb called her on April 8 “and told her about an ‘odd squid pulsing sensation’ he was having in the back of the head.” Webb also faces charges in the stabbing of a cashier and death of his dog at the family home.
President Donald Trump's new immigration plan is stirring up controversy with its proposals on legal immigration. Much of the public debate to this point has been about young immigrants brought to this country as children illegally.
But the plan's potential impact on legal immigration has sparked fierce Democratic opposition and appears it may sink chances for a bipartisan deal in Congress.
The proposal outlined Thursday by the White House would end much family-based immigration and the visa lottery program, moves that some experts estimate could cut legal immigration into the United States nearly in half.
The plan would also protect some 700,000 young immigrants from deportation and provide a pathway to citizenship, a top Democratic goal.
Marjanovic did not play in Saturday's win over Chicago.
The big man was technically available off the bench, but he didn't get the call from coach Doc Rivers, and it remains to be seen how much of a role he'll have with his new team. For now, he appears to be firmly behind DeAndre Jordan and Montrezl Harrell on the depth chart, though his fortunes could change if Jordan is dealt before the deadline.
Selena Gomez has shared a video for her very good Talking Heads-sampling new single “Bad Liar.” It was directed by Jesse Peretz and Gomez plays a bunch of different roles in it — she starts out as an awkwardly shy teenager and ends up donning different wigs and taking on different roles, including that of her own mother and father. It ends with a teaser for something called “Fetish” — whether that’s a song or a new album … well, we’ll find out eventually. Watch below.
Reactions to the 2017 solar eclipse at the Louis Latzer Library
The Louis Latzer Memorial Public Library, located at 1001 9th St. in Highland held an eclipse viewing party on Aug. 21. Members of the community came to view the event through the special filtered library telescopes. This is the first time in almost 100 years that a total solar eclipse has traveled coast to coast in the United States, and it might be the last one for another century, according to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. The eclipse "path of totality" passed through parts of southern Illinois, though Highland was not on the bounds.
April 24 (Reuters) - ZODIAC AEROSPACE SA:
* ZODIAC AEROSPACE : RESULTS FOR H1 2017/2018 FISCAL YEAR
* 2017/2018 SALES DECLINE OF -6.8% ORGANIC WITH GROWTH IN AEROSYSTEMS AND A FALL IN AIRCRAFT INTERIORS REVENUE
* POSITIVE H1 2017/2018 CURRENT OPERATING INCOME OF EUR 35.3M, STILL IMPACTED BY AIRCRAFT INTERIORS
* CASH GENERATION WAS EUR NEGATIVE (119)M IN H1 THOUGH IMPROVED BY EUR 77M COMPARED TO H1 2016/2017
* FOR 2017/2018, ZODIAC AEROSPACE HAS HEDGED 94% OF ESTIMATED EUR/USD EXPOSURE AT 1.0986 $/EUR (SPOT RATE)
* FOR 2017/2018, ZODIAC AEROSPACE HAS HEDGED 54% OF USD/CAD ESTIMATED EXPOSURE
* FOR 2017/2018, ZODIAC AEROSPACE HAS HEDGED 68% OF USD/GBP ESTIMATED EXPOSURE
* FOR 2017/2018, ZODIAC AEROSPACE HAS HEDGED 87% OF USD/MXN AND 65% OF USD/THB EXPOSURE
* AIRCRAFT INTERIORS SALES WERE DOWN -19.5% TO EUR 1,135.6M IN H1 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:, (Gdynia Newsroom)
An Atlanta attorney who was convicted of murder for fatally shooting his business executive wife is to be sentenced next month.
Claud "Tex" McIver is set for sentencing May 23. A jury on Monday convicted McIver of felony murder, which carries a mandatory life sentence. It is up to the judge to decide whether McIver will have the possibility of parole.
The jury also convicted the 75-year-old McIver of aggravated assault, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony and influencing a witness.
McIver attorney Bruce Harvey called the verdict the "triumph of emotion and speculation over reason and fact."
McIver was riding in a rear seat of an SUV on Sept. 25, 2016, when a gun he was holding fired and the bullet hit his wife, Diane.
MOUNT VERNON, Wash. — A prosecutor says a man charged with killing five people at a mall in Washington state last year has been found dead in his jail cell.
Skagit County Prosecutor Rich Weyrich tells the Skagit Valley Herald that 20-year-old Arcan Cetin was found hanging in an apparent suicide Sunday evening.
Neither the prosecutor’s office nor Cetin’s attorney immediately returned messages from The Associated Press seeking confirmation.
Police say Cetin shot a teenage girl, a man and three women in a department store at Cascade Mall in Burlington, north of Seattle, on Sept. 23. Authorities captured him about 30 hours later near his apartment.
His family said he suffered from psychiatric problems.
Cetin had been held in the Snohomish County Jail for about a month awaiting results of a mental competency evaluation.
The Broward County Sheriff's Office released surveillance video from Stoneman Douglas HS that appears to show Deputy Scot Peterson standing outside the building during the Feb. 14 shooting.
JOHNSON CITY, TN (WJHL) – Those driving in downtown Johnson City will notice a new flag pole in front of Northeast State Community College’s Johnson City campus.
Wednesday morning, the school hosted a flag ceremony to unveil the new addition as part of its Flag Day observance.
Leaders at Northeast State say getting a flag pole in front of the school was about a year in the making.
Paul Montgomery, Vice President of Access and Development at Northeast State said the pole was donated by Citicorp, Representative Matthew Hill donated the Tennessee flag and U.S. Congressman Phil Roe donated the American flag.
“We are very supportive of this country, we are proud of this country and as well as it’s a landmark for us now to recognize where Northeast State is now in downtown Johnson City,” Montgomery said.
The VFW and American Legion participated in Wednesday’s celebration.
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Pope Francis is cautioning bishops to avoid politicking, business and high society.
Francis elevated to bishops' rank three priests during a ceremony in St. Peter's Basilica on Monday evening.
He said bishops should "abandon the temptation to become princes," and that they are tasked "more with serving than dominating." He told them to be available to priests in their jurisdiction "the same day, or at most, the next day" after being sought.
Francis told the three they were chosen "not for business, not for high society, not for politics." In his five years as pope, Francis has insisted clerics must serve the rank-and-file and avoid seeking glory.
The new bishops are: Monsignors Waldemar Stanislaw Sommertag from Pelplin diocese, Poland; Alfred Xuereb, Gozo diocese, Malta; and Jose Avelino Bettencourt, Ottawa archdiocese in Canada.
Highway 121 in Calloway County, Kentucky is down to one lane due to a downed utility pole and utility line between the offset intersections with KY 299 West of Murray. Alternating flow of traffic is being controlled by flaggers at this site.
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Government policies created the housing affordability crisis in B.C. but changing those policies can fix the problem, according to the B.C. Government and Service Employees’ Union (BCGEU).
VANCOUVER — An advocacy group says an animal cruelty charge has been laid against a British Columbia man after a dog nearly died of a serious flea infestation.
The SPCA says in a release that an older terrier named Rascal was rushed to an animal hospital on Vancouver Island earlier this year after losing about 85 per cent of his blood to fleas.
Animal protection officer Tina Heary says the dog was "literally dying from fleas" when he came into the group's care.
Heary says people know fleas can cause itchy skin and irritation, but don't always realize the insects feast on blood.
The SPCA says Rascal recovered after receiving life-saving blood transfusions and is now thriving in a new home.
Letters: The last tramps in this part of the world disappeared around the turn of the century, writes Beryl Cowling
In response to Jeremy Muldowney’s letter about “gentlemen of the road” (Letters, 19 March). The last beggars in this part of the world disappeared around the turn of the century. When we moved here, a small village in north-east Fife in 1979, we were sporadically visited by a traveller family requesting help, and whose gratitude was expressed by a burst on the pipes from the paterfamilias.
There was a genuine tramp whose visits were more regular because his route, we discovered on our own journeying, took him from here up to the river Tay and west at least as far as Stirling. He fitted exactly the description given by Jeremy Muldowney, the many layers of coats essential when sleeping under hedges or in ruined buildings en route.
Beryl Cowling
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Chanel Iman and her baller boo Sterling Shepard jumped the broom earlier this month, and just shared footage of their lit nuptials — featuring dances from OBJ and toasts from Tiffany Haddish — with Brides.com.
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An elderly woman was found dead in a Third Ward home on Sunday evening, police say.A family member found the unidentified 64-year-old woman in a home on the 3000 block of Trulley Road around 5pm.Detectives believe the woman died of blunt force trauma. A person of interest, who police say is related to the victim, is being questioned.The investigation is ongoing. No other details have been released.
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SYRACUSE, NEW YORK—According to a report in The Guardian, a team of researchers led by Reg Murphy of Syracuse University is looking for evidence of the foods eaten by the Caribs who lived on a 12-acre site in Indian Creek on the island of Antigua from about A.D. 1300 until they were displaced by Europeans. Colonial-era historians claimed that the Caribs were cannibals who wiped out the Arawak people who had inhabited Antigua before them. The excavation has uncovered tiny bones, pollen, and stone tools bearing residues of fish and corn. “From analyzing their diet we have found no evidence that Caribs ever ate humans,” Murphy said. The researchers are now investigating why the Caribs and Arawaks chose to live in an inland area, away from marine resources, for some 2,000 years. “We don’t know what was so special about here, or how they could have survived in this scrubby area,” Murphy said. For more on archaeology in the Caribbean, go to “Tracing Slave Origins.”
The Clark County Coroner identified the last two victims in the Nye County multi-vehicle crash that killed a total of five people on May 20.
Maiga Hralima, 77, and Lucile Powell Hralima, 64, both died of blunt force injuries in a three-vehicle crash near Amargosa Valley. NHP said three others were killed and one person survived.
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The Clark County Coroner identified the other victims as Arturo Otero, 78, Juana Otero, 77, and Dwight Sproul, 53.
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MOJAVE, Calif. - UPDATE: KCFD contained the fire late Sunday afternoon after it burned a total of 150 acres.
ORIGINAL: A grass fire burning in Mojave has grown to 75 acres, with the potential to go over 100 acres according to the Kern County Fire Department.
The fire is currently burning near 25th Street and Backus Road in Mojave. KCFD resources at the fire include a helicopter and 6 fire engines.
There have been no injuries reported, and KCFD says that no structures are threatened.
No cause has been determined, check back for updates.
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CARLISLE, Pa. — The Carlisle Police Department is currently searching for a 16 year old boy who allegedly ran away from his parents Monday morning.
Jared Lee, Strayer, 16, was last seen around 10:20 a.m. Monday, on the first block of West High Street. Strayer is 5’8″, 160 pounds, and has blond hair. He was last seen wearing gray sweatpants, a red long sleeved shirt, a charcoal gray jacket, and maroon and gray shoes. Police believe he is in the Carlisle area, and are asking anyone with information on his whereabouts to contact the Carlisle Police Department.
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Manchester United received an early boost in their teatime clash with West Ham after Sofiane Feghouli was sent off for a two-footed challenge on Phil Jones .
The Algerian lost the ball deep in United's half after a heavy touch and appeared to catch the 24-year-old with both feet in an effort to win back possession as Jones looked to nick the ball.
Although both players went to ground with committed challenges, Jones came off worse and writhed in pain on the turf.
Referee Mike Dean immediately brandished a red card, leaving the Hammers down to 10 men after just 15 minutes.
The incident incensed the home crowd and has set the tone for a niggly match at the London Stadium.
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EU-U.S. Officials Work To Avoid Trade War And Resolve Other Issues Noel King talks to Norbert Rottgen, chairman of Germany's parliamentary foreign affairs committee, about European Union-U.S. trade, EU concerns over digital privacy and the Iran nuclear deal.
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MOSCOW (Reuters) - President Vladimir Putin plans to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu next week and will also meet the Emir of Qatar if he travels to Moscow to see a World Cup match, the Kremlin said on Wednesday.
FILE PHOTO: Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks to the media following a live nationwide broadcast call-in in Moscow, Russia June 7, 2018. REUTERS/Sergei Karpukhin/File Photo
Russia is currently hosting the soccer World Cup, which ends on July 15.
“They (the meetings) are generally being prepared and will be held if the guests come here on planned trips to see World Cup matches,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on a conference call on Wednesday.
Netanyahu’s office said in a statement on Tuesday he would meet Putin in Moscow on July 11.
MUNCIE, IN - The majority of America's nurses are stressed out, according to researchers at Ball State University.
A new study found 92 percent of nurses have moderate to very high stress levels.
Stress not only affects their job performance, but also takes a toll on their health.
Three quarters of nurses admitted they get too little sleep, and 70 percent said they ate too much junk food.
× Bones found in Millcreek Canyon are human; medical examiner investigating identity
MILLCREEK CANYON, Utah – The bones found near Dog Lake in Millcreek Canyon are human, Unified Police have confirmed.
Friday Unified Police said the medical examiner’s office is now working to determine the identity.
Authorities were called to an area near Dog Lake Thursday night after the remains were found.
Officials have not said how the bones were discovered or how long they may have been there.
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The store, located in the Vallejo Corners shopping center, joins the other site, on Redwood - the closure of which was announced in April. The company's site in April lists the Vallejo Corners store as well as one in Pinole, as the nearest alternative sites for Redwood Street store shoppers, but it lists the Fairfield and Napa stores as the nearest alternatives in May. Company spokeswoman Meghan Spreer said the second round of closures, including the Vallejo Corners store, was announced on May 24, but that unlike the first round, the announcement was not accompanied by a press release.
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Join the Children’s Museum of Manhattan for a weekend full of events. Kids can create their own stop-motion films while learning about female directors, be inspired by the art of Xenobia Bailey, hear a reading from Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls, learn what it takes to become a ballerina from members of the American Ballet Theatre, and even more. Read the website carefully: Some events are drop-in and some require registering beforehand, and the age ranges suggested for each event varies. Also, all of the events operate on shifts and repeat throughout the day. cmom.org
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RALEIGH, N.C. — Jurors in North Carolina are getting a round-up of testimony in a lawsuit filed by more than 500 neighbours of an industrial-scale swine operation.
The plaintiffs contend that open-air cesspools inflict them with intense, putrid smells that can’t be removed from clothing or household fabrics for years.
Lawyers for Virginia-based Smithfield Foods maintain that the smells, traffic and noise don’t hurt the neighbours’ ability to enjoy their own property.
The jury has heard three weeks of testimony. This is the first of a series of test cases against the low-cost, high-volume methods of hog-production division used by the Chinese-owned company.
Lawyers for the neighbours say alternative methods don’t cause such a nuisance, but the company uses open-air cesspools because they’re cheap.
Kennedy, the great-grandson of NASCAR founder Bill France Sr., added at least 12 Xfinity Series races to his schedule this season with a second team at GMS Racing. Kennedy will drive the No.
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The Kremlin is warning that Moscow could respond quid pro quo if Washington restricts operations of Russian news outlets in the United States.
Russian President Vladimir Putin's spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, said Friday that Russian state-funded RT television network and Sputnik news agency had come under "unprecedented pressure" in the U.S.
RT said it faces a U.S. demand to register as a foreign agent and provide detailed personal data for its staff, the request it said amounts to an attempt to push it out of the U.S. media market.
Peskov warned that if the U.S. hampers the Russian news outlets' operation in violation of media freedom, "actions on the basis of the principle of reciprocity can't be excluded." He added that Russia respects press freedom and treats foreign media equally.
SRINAGAR, India: Three Indian soldiers and four militants were killed on Tuesday in two separate gun battles in its Kashmir region, in the second deadly clash between security forces and separatist fighters in three days. Five soldiers were also wounded in the shootout in North Kashmir's Bandipora district as a joint army and police team mounted a search following a tip-off that up to three gunmen were in the area, a defence spokesman said.
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Many people take moving as an opportunity to throw out anything they haven't used in a while.
And while getting rid of things you know you won't need in your new space is a good idea, that doesn't have to mean an all-out purge.
INSIDER spoke to two professional organizers, Laura Cattano and Lisa Zaslow (who is also the founder of Gotham Organizers) to figure out what you should be keeping during a move.
Cattano suggests "editing" instead of purging. "Edit is a thoughtful process," she explains. "Most people that purge end up re-buying half the stuff anyway because they're not even thinking about why they have it in the first place, why they haven't been using it, and why it could help them in the future."
Zaslow also made the point that you can always throw things out after you move — and she recommends doing so if you truly end up not needing something.
Keep scrolling to see the 26 items that you should be holding on to during your next move.
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* Writers Guild of America says reaches tentative agreement with AMPTP
* WGA - "We made gains in minimums across the board – as well as contribution increases to our health plan that should ensure its solvency for years to come"
* WGA - Won 15 percent increase in Pay TV residuals and residuals for comedy-variety writers in PAY TV Source: bit.ly/2pDrsbs
N.C. State head basketball coach Kevin Keatts speaks to the media during N.C. State basketball's media day at Dail Basketball Center on Sept. 26, 2017. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
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Penn State will take the field this fall with mostly a veteran cast of starters and key reserves. However, some of the program's youngest players should contribute from day one.
Which ones? Bob Flounders and Greg Pickel discuss in the video by mainly looking at the under the radar or overlooked candidates to get on the field early.
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DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A 17-year-old student has been arrested after police say he brought a loaded handgun to his Des Moines high school and fought with a police officer.
Police say the incident happened around 10:30 a.m. Friday at Scavo High School.
Police spokesman Sgt. Paul Parizek says the student was acting suspiciously and fled when he was confronted by an officer. Police say he fought with the officer before being subdued. The gun was then found in his backpack.
Parizek says after being arrested, the student threatened to return and kill the arresting officer. Police say the teen was taken to a hospital, but did not say whether he was ill or injured.
Police have not released the teen’s name. The Associated Press generally does not name juveniles charges with a crime.
Nidhhi Agerwal who made her big Bollywood debut opposite Tiger Shroff in Munna Michael was recently spotted catching a movie with producer Prerna Arora and was later spotted at the screening of Toilet: Ek Prem Katha with the head honcho at KriArj Entertainment.
This isn’t going unnoticed by the industry insiders, with rumors floating of Nidhhi being cast in one of the projects under the KriArj banner.
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Says an industry source, ” KriArj has several films in the pipeline with casting underway for many of them. Nidhhi’s recent spottings with producer Prerna Arora have sparked rumors of an association. Everyone is wondering if Nidhhi Agerwal will star in a project under the producer’s banner”.
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The common wisdom in age of Amazon says high-end malls located in well-to-do-areas and offering more in the way of "experiences" will hold up better than strip centers. Mizuho's Haendel St. Juste takes exception, noting malls have higher occupancy costs and much greater apparel exposure.
While strip centers look to have bottomed in Q2, malls have further to fall, he argues.
Larry Kwong, the first player of Asian heritage to appear in an NHL game, has died at age 94.
Kwong, who played a shift with the New York Rangers in a March 13, 1948 game against the Montreal Canadiens, died on Thursday in Calgary according to an obituary posted online.
Born in Vernon, B.C., on June 17, 1923, Kwong played as a youth with his hometown Hydrophones before moving up to the senior ranks, joining the Trail Smoke Eaters as an 18-year-old.
He eventually joined the New York Rovers, a Rangers farm team, and led them in scoring in the 1947–1948 season.
After his brief appearance with the Rangers, Kwong went on to play several seasons with the Valleyfield Braves of the Quebec Senior Hockey League. He also played in England and Switzerland, where he also coached.
PanARMENIAN.Net - The Kingdom of Jordan is cutting all diplomatic ties with the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), the official Gazette stated on Friday, February 2, according to Al-Masdar News.
According to the Gazette, a royal decree was issued and later approved by King ‘Abdullah’s cabinet this week.
The North Korean ambassador to Jordan currently resides in Damascus and will no longer have access to the Hashemite Kingdom.
No reason was cited for Jordan’s decision to cut diplomatic ties.
Paris : The Pacific island of New Caledonia will hold a referendum on November 4 on whether to break away from France and become independent.
Independence talks began in 1988 after a burst of separatist violence. Photo: New Caledonia Tourism Australia
Talks on the future of the island, which lies 1200 kilometres east of Australia and 20,000 kilometres from Paris, began in 1988 after a period of separatist conflict, including the "Ouvea cave massacre" in which 19 Kanaks and two French soldiers were killed.
New Caledonia was annexed by the French in 1853 and has been a "special collectivity" since 1999. The thousands of islands that comprise New Calendonia have a total population of less than 300,000.
A deal in 1998 provided for a referendum on independence to be held by the end of 2018.
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Lights were twinkling and glasses were clinking Saturday, Dec. 31 at New Year's Eve at Selby Gardens. The Walsh family hosted the annual event, which was held in the new Michael's On the Bay at Selby Gardens great room.
Attendees enjoyed an evening of dancing, festive strolls through the Selby holiday lights display, Lights in Bloom, and a special performance by the Sarasota Ballet. The four-course meal included curried shrimp bisque with Maine lobster and diver scallops, fresh apple and green pear salad, tournedos of beef and individual baked Alaska.
All photos are by Cliff Roles.
YORK, Pa. — One of five black women golfers who say they were told to leave a Pennsylvania club says it felt like they were “playing with targets on our backs.”
Sandra Harrison says representatives of the Grandview Golf Club in York told the group at the second hole they were playing too slowly.
After the ninth hole, an hour and a half later, she says they were told they took too long a break and needed to leave.
She says she and two other women left because they were so rattled by the treatment.
The club called police on the two women who remained. No charges were filed.
Club co-owner JJ Chronister has said she called the women personally to “sincerely apologize.”
Harrison says she’s still traumatized and hurt.
5-7pm. Ocean Front Park. Free concert series. Bring your beach chair or blanket and enjoy the music! Visit www.pleasureislandnc.org for a complete schedule.
Ghana youngster Ibrahim Sadiq scored his debut goal for new club FC Nordsjaeland on Tuesday when they beat Belgian side Beerschot Wilrijk in a pre-season friendly.
Sadiq had been training with the Danish top-flight outfit for more than a month and was given his first match time on Tuesday.
He scored in the 72nd minute to complete a 3-2 victory for his side.
The 18 year-old winger was a key member of the Ghana squad in last year's FIFA U17 World Cup.
The Right to Dream Academy graduate has teamed up with compatriots Godsway Donyoh, Ernest Asante, Abu Francis, Clinton Antwi and Abdul Mumin at the Wolf Tigers.
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Three road maintenance projects are scheduled to begin Tuesday in Camden County. MoDot says they’ll be working in the following areas from August 15th through August 24th:
Route N between Route 54 and Knob Hollow Road
Route O between Route W and Teer Road
Route W between Route O and Geronimo Springs
On all three projects, one lane will be open with flaggers controlling traffic.
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Monday-Thursday…….Roadside maintenance on Route 54 between Lazy Days Road and River Road…..one lane open with a flagger
Monday-Thursday …..Route 17 between Route 42 and Route 52….one lane open with flagger
MORGAN COUNTY
Monday – Thursday…..Route J between Route 5 and Route 135….one lane open with flagger
Tuesday and Wednesday…..Route 52 between Fairground Road and West View Drive….one lane open with a flagger.
Weiying Technology Enters A Partnership With Paramount Pictures For Transformers: The
China’s Weiying Technology*corporation has entered a partnership agreement with*Paramount Pictures for Transformers: The Last Knight. While the content of the agreement was not disclosed*Weying Technology will share*global revenues, including theatrical, video, TV, VoD, and merchandising. Chinas Weying Technology has taken an investment position in Paramount Pictures Transformers: The Last Knight, which releases in North America and China next week. Under the deal, Weying will be entitled to an unspecified share of global revenues, including theatrical, video, TV, VoD, and merchandising. It will also be a strategic marketing and promotional partner on the film. The film already has one Chinese investor, » Continue Reading. The post Weiying Technology Enters A Partnership With Paramount Pictures For Transformers: The Last Knight appeared first on Transformer World 2005 - TFW2005.COM
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Written for his friends in the Pacific Northwest - and Tacoma, Washington specifically - "City of Rain" is a great showing of Clemmie Williams' deep-toned, intense vocal delivery - in a similar tonal and intensity spectrum to Killer Mike. With lyrical content that speaks to the beautiful enthusiasm of PNW dreamers, as well as the unpredictable nature of mortality, Clemmie navigates around spurting brass and a "come on with the rain" old-timey vocal sample.
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida’s governor has ordered a statue of a Confederate general at the U.S. Capitol to be removed and replaced with one of an African-American woman.
Gov. Rick Scott signed the bill (SB 472) making that step official Monday.
The bill removes a statue of Confederate Gen. Edmund Kirby Smith and replaces it with a statue of Mary McLeod Bethune. She founded a school that would eventually become historically black Bethune-Cookman University in Daytona Beach, Florida.
Bethune’s statue would be the first African-American woman in Statuary Hall.
Congress allows each state two statues in Statuary Hall. Florida’s other one is of John Gorrie, whose inventions led to modern-day air conditioning.
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STERLING, Colo. (AP) — Authorities say state corrections officers shot an inmate who was trying to escape in northeastern Colorado.
The Logan County Sheriff’s Office says the inmate, whose name has not been released, was shot at the county’s justice center in Sterling on Wednesday afternoon and is recovering from his injuries. The courts were closed for the day after the shooting, and the scene has been turned over to the Colorado Bureau of Investigations.
No other injuries were reported, and investigators have not released any other details about the shooting.
MORTON, Pa. (WPRI) – A Patriots fan received a less-than-warm welcome at a Pennsylvania coffee shop.
“This is what happens when you come to the Coffee Station wearing patriots gear,” the read the Facebook post from the Coffee Station.
The receipt appears to be a regular order at first, with charges for a sandwich, fries, and drink. At the bottom of the receipt, however, there’s an unexpected expense.
The added charge of “PATRIOTS FAN: $5,200” bringing the unlucky fan’s total to $5,535 with tax.
He took it in stride, posing with his receipt with a smile.
Lucky for him, he didn’t have to pay the fee.
The Williamson County Board of Commissioners voted 19-5 in approval of a resolution supporting Gov. Bill Haslam's IMPROVE Act, which would create sustainable funding for road improvements through a gas tax increase as well as offer tax deductions. The commission will stand in solidarity behind the plan that would benefit Williamson County as it soon reaches a vote in the 110th General Assembly.
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Health authorities are urging residents not to consume raw or undercooked eggs, as the avian flu threat in Taiwan continues to rise.
Though eggnog season may have passed, raw eggs are prevalent in a variety of foods we regularly consume, such as the dipping sauces we make for hot pot.
Chiayi City's Department of Health says eggs from poultry must be thoroughly cooked to minimize the risk of avian flu infection. This includes soft-boiled eggs, eggs Benedict and other food items that contain mayonnaise. Watch out also for desserts such as tiramisu.
Avian flu bacteria are destroyed at higher temperatures, so make sure to heat up eggs to at least 70 degrees Celsius. Also wash your hands immediately with soap after handling eggshells, taking extra care not to touch your mouth or nose before doing so.
Authorities are also advising residents to maintain basic hygiene, cook poultry items thoroughly at higher temperatures and to don surgical masks and see a doctor if they develop a fever.
Eight promoted at D.A. Davidson & Co.
Three members of the D.A. Davidson & Co. wealth management group in Boise have been promoted.
Jenny Peterson has been promoted to senior vice president, financial advisor.
Creig Ohman has been promoted to vice president, financial advisor.
And James Ripley has been promoted to associate vice president, financial advisor.
In the Coeur d’Alene office’s wealth management group, Joel Bowlby has been promoted to vice president, financial advisor.
At the Lewiston and Moscow D.A. Davidson & Co. offices, four members of the wealth management groups have been promoted.
Kendell Jenks has been promoted to vice president, financial advisor.
Jeremy Nesset has been promoted to vice president, financial advisor.
Brad Rice has been promoted to vice president, financial advisor.
And Steve Wesner has been promoted to associate
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EXp World Holdings, the Bellingham, Washington-based holding company for eXp Realty, announced its second quarter 2017 earnings today, reporting revenue of $39.6 million for the quarter, up 198 percent from $13.3 million in Q2 2016. EXp Realty's growth is continuing "unabated," said eXp World Holdings CEO, Glenn Sanford, who announced that the brokerage may offer affiliated services in the future. Agent and broker numbers were up 180 percent to over 3,900 on June 30, 2017, compared with 1,400 in Q2 last year. The agent count, as of August 13, is now 4,326. Net income, meanwhile, increased in 2017 to $3.2 million, compared to a net loss last year of $6 million in the same quarter. Adusted EBITDA increased 166 percent to $1.6 million in the second quarter of 2017 compared with $0.6 million in the same quarter last year. Sanford, who recently saw his president and general counsel, Russ Cofano, depart after a little over a year with the company, said eXp was looking at int...
× Homicide investigation underway after female is found dead on near west side
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Homicide detectives are investigating after a female was found dead on the city’s near west side Tuesday night.
IMPD says the body of the victim was discovered when officers were dispatched to the 2900 block of Ida Street shortly before 9:30 p.m.
Police say the female appeared to have possible trauma to her body. The Marion County Coroner’s Office will be assisting in determining the exact cause and manner of death.
The victim’s name has yet to be released.
Anyone with information regarding this case should call the IMPD Homicide Office at 317-327-3475 or Crime Stoppers at 317-262-TIPS.
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Spokesperson Wayne Minnaar says the reason for the protest is unclear.
JOHANNESBURG - The Joburg Metro Police have managed to clear the N12 highway near the Deadmans bend just outside Lenasia.
The road was blocked with rocks and burning tyres.
Spokesperson Wayne Minnaar says the reason for the protest is unclear.
He says, however, police are on scene and have managed the situation.
“Yes, there was a protest on the N12, however, the pending objects and protesters have been cleared off. Officers are still monitoring the area and the traffic flow is now back to normal.”
Just in time for both severe weather season and severe weather awareness week in Wisconsin Dane County is making sure it's emergency preparedness plan is in place. Sirens will be erected at the intersection of Fish Hatchery Road and Park Street, another at East Washington near Darbo Drive, and a third by Veterans Road and Vernon Avenue in the city of Stoughton.
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PIEDMONT, SC (WSPA) – Athletic fields were vandalized at Woodmont High School in Greenville County, according to the district.
The school says someone broke bolts on the gate near the scoreboard before cutting a figure 8 in the playing field.
The vandals also did doughnuts in the practice field behind the stadium and also cut across the lawn on the east side of the campus.
The school says it is offering a cash reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible.
PNL is the French rap duo of brothers Tarik and Nabil Andrieu (aka Ademo and N.O.S.). They were scheduled to make their American stage debut yesterday with a performance at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, but were forced to cancel their set due to “immigration issues,” according to a representative. The rep continued, “After months of applying, the immigration office still has not granted one of the brothers, Tarik, a visa so they had to cancel [Sunday]’s performance at the festival.”
The duo acknowledged the cancellation in a Facebook post (in French); find that below. If the visa problem can be resolved in time, they hope to perform at the second weekend of Coachella on Sunday, April 23, according to the post.
Earlier this year, many artists set to perform at SXSW were denied entry into the U.S. due to various immigration issues.
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The New York Mayor, Bill Di Blasio is calling an explosion this morning near Times Square an “attempted terror attack.”
A suspected suicide bomber armed with a possible pipe bomb exploded in the passageway below ground injuring four people including himself, according to the New York Post. The bomber, a 27-year old man is in custody at the hospital after the bomb partially exploded on a subway platform. The bomb may have gone off prematurely.
The explosion at the Port Authority bus terminal on 42nd Street near Times Square, according to law enforcement sources.
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New Delhi: This has been by far a crackling season of filmmaker Karan Johar's 'Koffee With Karan' chat show. Besides celebrities being a little too cautious, the fun pairing of various jodis on the show has won our hearts.
After Anushka Sharma and Katrina Kaif's high voltage chemistry on the show, the New Year's was set on pace with Shahid Kapoor and Mira Rajput in their first time ever television appearance on any show.
Now, the latest promo has none other than Jacqueline Fernandez and Sidharth Malhotra talking their hearts out on the show. It surely looks like a fun episode. Earlier, Sid had shared an inside picture from the shoot.
Most fun I have had on a cup of koffee, thank you @karanjohar n @Asli_Jacqueline #koffeewithkaran pic.twitter.com/8CubcSdiG3 — Sidharth Malhotra (@S1dharthM) December 24, 2016
Sid and Jackky baby will star together in 'Reload'.
× Police respond to second shooting in less than two days in York
YORK, Pa. – A second shooting in less than two days in York City. The latest shooting happen at about 3:30 in the area of Roosevelt Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue. One person was taken to the hospital with a gunshot wound. No word on a condition.
Police are looking at for one or more suspects. More as information becomes available.
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Authorities say two men have been injured after they fought over a knife and suffered stab injuries at a Las Vegas hotel.
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police say the two men are recovering at a hospital after the incident early Sunday.
They say one of the injured was stabbed in the back.
Police say the incident occurred inside a room at the Stratosphere Hotel & Casino about 4:30 a.m.
The names of the two men haven't been released.
Police say it's unclear if any charges will be filed against either man.
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The Thirty Meter Telescope that is planned to be built on top of Mauna Kea on the Island of Hawaii has been at the heart of a heated debate within the native Hawaiian community.
While there are many that have voiced their concerns and disapproval, there is also what seems to be a silent majority in favor of the new telescope being built.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs trustee Peter Apo is one of the few who have spoken in favor of the TMT. He came on Sunrise to explain why he thinks the new telescope would help benefit not only Hawaiians, but the rest of the world.
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The two NHL Pacific Division squads will face each other in the preseason game on August 26.
The deadline came and went Monday afternoon, and neither Dan Girardi nor Marc Staal had been asked to waive his no-move clause for the sake of being exposed in the expansion draft, The Post has learned. That means both of the Rangers' veteran defensemen will be protected when the Vegas Golden Knights do their picking June 21, as will captain Ryan McDonagh.
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One person was shot and killed during a rolling gun battle near 44th Street and Lawn in Kansas City.
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PULASKI, Tenn. - Investigators with the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office have asked for the public's help in their search for a missing 30-year-old woman.
Officials said Janice Leann Threet was reported missing by family and friends, who said she hadn't been seen since July 22.
She was last seen in the early morning hours of the 22nd when she left for work. She was employeed by Magnetti Marelli in Pulaski.
She had reportedly not worked since the last sighting there that day.
Officials said Threet may be driving a 2016 Chevrolet Cruz, blue in color, with possible body damage. (TN Registration 9A68K2).
She was described as a 5'7" 30-year-old with blue eyes and brown hair.
Anyone with any information on where she could be was asked to call the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department 931-762-3626 or the Criminal Investigation Division 931-762-1608.
Tips may also be reported online confidentially by visiting our department’s Facebook page and sending a message.
Archer tries to escape from jail with the help of a crazed heiress and a dysfunctional jazz quartet.
Eastern Kentucky students work to solve part of the opioid crisis — dirty needles
Because local first responders called to the scene of a drug overdose are only armed with rubber gloves and tongs, the students of Ashland Middle School developed a solution to safely pick up and dispose of hazardous material. The students created a device that could be used by first responders and local authorities to pick up dangerous used needles and other drug paraphernalia.
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Part of Mankind's right ear was torn off by Vader on a tour of Germany when his head was caught between the ropes.
PUBLIC servants from Southern Highlands living and working in Hela have returned to their provinces in fear of retaliation by relatives of the two policemen killed last Saturday.
However, the relatives have openly declared to police that they will not retaliate for the loss of two of their sons who were ambushed.
Parents and relatives of students and public servants from Southern Highlands in Hela were troubled after the news of the killing reached them as they knew revenge would be taken.
“I commend them for taking such a bold move as it is uncommon and unheard of in this region as there is always payback in such situations,” Hela police commander Inspector Michael Welly said.
He said the relatives wanted swift investigations into the killings and some answers to bring those responsible to justice.
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Milo agonistes? On the contrary, the left's mania for confirmation bias plays right into the hands of Yiannopoulos and his allies. It requires a unique type of shamelessness to invoke the names of Martin Luther King Jr. and Cesar Chavez while pimping a bill that targets the rights of free speech and assembly as enshrined in the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
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Related Stories President Jacob Zuma at the weekend spoke publicly of attempts on his life, saying he was poisoned and almost died because of his stance on socio-economic transformation and land reform.
“I was poisoned and almost died just because South Africa joined Brics (the Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa business communities) under my leadership, they said I was going to destroy the country,” Mr Zuma said.
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TAIPEI (Taiwan News) – Guards prevented a man from lighting up a Molotov cocktail inside the reception area at the Ministry of Justice Thursday.
The man, aged about 40, showed up at the ministry around 2:20 p.m., the Central News Agency reported.
He first threw a burning paper bag at the reception desk, followed by a bottle filled with gasoline, but as it failed to explode, he produced a cigarette lighter to try and set the fuel on fire. However, guards intervened and restrained the man before he was able to set off an explosion, according to CNA.
As he was questioned by police, media reported that the man had expressed dissatisfaction with the policies of Justice Minister Chiu Tai-san (邱太三) over the past two years.
IDK drops off a new Razjah-produced track titled “No Wave” featuring Denzel Curry. He had this to say about the collab:
“We just vibed together crazy! It was random, but I felt like he fit the beat. We have like four or five more songs in the cut. Stay tuned! This song is just some random shit. I have no expectations for it. All I did was have fun. But I do have a project dropping soon.”
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SINGAPORE (AP) — It was 75 years ago that Singapore, the island at the tip of the Malay Peninsula that had been a key strategic outpost of Britain's colonial empire, fell to invading Japanese troops. The events live on in history books more than in memories. But for Margaret Menz, who lost her brother there, the passage of years has not dulled the pain.
Menz was among hundreds of people who attended a commemoration ceremony Wednesday at Singapore's Kranji War Cemetery, which holds more than 4,400 white gravestones of soldiers from countries such as Britain, Australia and New Zealand.
World War II veterans, their family members and officials said prayers, observed a period of silence and laid wreaths in memory of lives lost.
Boulder-based PanTheryx, which makes a bovine-based treatment for diarrhea, is acquiring two companies, APS BioGroup, of Phoenix, and La Belle Associates, of Bellingham, WA, which produce colostrum and related nutritional products. Terms of the acquisitions weren't disclosed, but the company said in a statement that they were funded with financing provided Pegasus Capital Advisors.
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The nation's trade watchdog has launched field inspections of Samsung Group affiliates on charges of operating ghost affiliate firms and conducting unfair insider trading.
The Fair Trade Commission(FTC) on Tuesday dispatched some 30 investigators to Samsung Electronics' mutual cooperation center as well as Samsung C&T, Samoo Architects & Engineers and Samsung Welstory.
The commission believes that Samoo Architects, which Samsung C&T took over in 2014, was a subsidiary in disguise from the time that it was founded in 1976.
The FTC suspects Samsung Group gave business to Samoo.
Samwoo is the market leader in the domestic architectural design market. Last year, insider trading accounted for 60 percent of its operations.
The FTC is also looking into similar business practices at Samsung Welstory where insider trading accounted for 38 percent of operations last year.
The watchdog will continue the field inspections through next Monday.
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We’re so happy to present to you the Cute Pet Photo Submissions that were featured in the October 2017 San Joaquin Magazine issue! Thank you to all who submitted. We loved seeing all the adorable fur-babies out there!
Riders and their horses converge during warmup exercises at the Murieta Equestrian Center on Friday in Rancho Murieta. Randy Pench rpench@sacbee.com
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Korean War vets attend Flag Day in Fort Lee Historic Park on Wednesday June 14, 2017. Korean War veterans gather around the flag. (Photo: Anne-Marie Caruso/NorthJersey.com)
LONDON, July 4 (Reuters) - British transport company National Express said its Spanish and Moroccan business has won a 1 billion euro ($1.17 billion) contract in Morocco to run bus services on 61 routes for 15 years.
National Express said on Wednesday that the contract win for its ALSA unit, which will operate the service alongside local operator CityBus, was expected to secure 1 billion euros of revenue over the life of the contract, which will start within a year.
“We have been steadily growing our presence in Morocco as part of our strategy to expand in rapidly growing urban areas, helping to diversify our earnings,” National Express chief executive Dean Finch said in a statement.
Work continues on the Spottsville Bridge.
Highway department crews were doing inspections when they discovered some issues with the bridge's structure.
They established an immediate 8-ton weight limit.
School buses had to take alternate routes, but school officials said they used 6-ton buses to get across the bridge the next day.
Next week is fall break for Henderson County.
There is no word yet on when the problem will be fixed.
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Teacher gets probation in teen's drowning at school pool
EASTPOINTE, Mich. (AP) — A Detroit-area teacher has been sentenced to probation for the death of a teenager at a high school pool.
Johnathan Sails appeared in Macomb County court on Wednesday, more than a month after pleading no contest to involuntary manslaughter. Prosecutors say he was assigned to monitor a remedial swim class but had his back to the pool when KeAir Swift was struggling.
The 14-year-old boy drowned at East Detroit High School in 2013.
Sails says, "I humbly want to send my condolences to the whole family."
The victim's family claimed Sails lied about his swimming abilities. But Sails' attorney says he was the captain of his high school team.
The charge against Sails was thrown out by a judge, but the Michigan appeals court reinstated the case.
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PRAIRIE GROVE, Ark. (KNWA) -- The Prairie Grove City Council adopted an ordinance last night to seek a half-percent local sales tax in November's election.
Revenue collected from the tax would go to additional personnel for the police and fire departments.
"Our fire department has been primarily a volunteer fire department for many years. It's getting harder and harder to find volunteers, and in a growing community it's just time to look at more full time firemen," said Larry Oelrich, director of public works and administrative services
Oelrich said that growth is the main reason for the tax increase proposal and that the city's population has boomed in recent years.
Derek Simpson died after his vehicle left the road on the B9080 near Linlithgow.
Crash: Collision happened in morning. STV
A motorcyclist who died when his vehicle left the road has been named by police.
Derek Simpson, 47, died on a stretch of the B9080 road near Linlithgow in West Lothian.
Mr Simpson, from Bridgend, had been travelling east before the collision took place in the morning of Wednesday, April 12.
No other vehicles were involved.
In a statement through Police Scotland, Mr Simpson's family said: "We as a family are devastated by the loss of our beloved son, brother and father Derek Simpson.
"We wish to be left in private to mourn."
Anyone with information on the crash has been asked to call police on 101.
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The Southside Social Club, which last week announced a very stringent new dress code, has altered the dress code following complaints.
Rick Dillard, general manager, said, “Last week, we may have been overzealous in redefining our dress code. However, at the time, we felt that the atmosphere in our establishment had the possibility of becoming unsafe for our guests.
"In moving forward, we will continue to enforce the original dress code that has been posted outside our door and on our fence since we opened. We very much appreciate the support of our patrons and only ask that you dress in a way that is comfortable and responsible. Again, we apologize for offending anyone - we only want to ensure a safe, fun and secure environment.”
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News 2 presents Bells Elementary School with our Cool School award.
Bells Elementary School in Ruffin is our Cool School of the week.
Bells Elementary School in Colleton county implemented a new approach to learning this year that gives them unique distinction. The school partnered with the New Tech Network to transition from a traditional school to a Project Based Learning school, hich includes a technology component. Every student has a chromebook.
This transition and partnership has made BES the first elementary school in the state to become a New Tech elementary school.
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Chris Antonetti, Indians president of baseball operations, said manager Terry Francona is "fine' and will be back in the dugout Wednesday night at Progressive Field for the middle game of a three-game interleague series against the Dodgers. Francona left Tuesday night's game in the late innings because he wasn't feeling well.
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A car window marked as evidence with a marker by an FBI Evidence Response Team member is seen at the scene of a shooting in Alexandria, Va., Wednesday, June 14, 2017, where House Majority Steve Scalise of La., and others, were shot during a congressional baseball practice. Cliff Owen AP Photo
The U.S. State Department says that the senior U.S. diplomat for Asia, Susan Thornton, will retire this month, in the midst of critical negotiations with North Korea.
Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert said in a statement on Saturday that Acting Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Susan Thornton has announced her intention to retire from the Foreign Service at the end of July.
The announcement comes as the U.S. and North Korea are set to launch high-level talks to follow up on the Singapore summit between President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un last month.
Thornton was formally nominated for the senior position in December last year under then-Secretary of State Rex Tillerson.
Her departure comes just months after another top diplomat in charge of North Korea policy Joseph Yun retired in February.
One person was airlifted to hospital in Winnipeg and three others were sent to a local hospital after a crash in Brandon Friday morning.
Police say alcohol and excessive speed are believed to have played a part in the two-vehicle crash, which happened at about 2:40 a.m. on Lorne Avenue.
Police are still investigating and have no additional information on the cause or the condition of the victims.
The 400-block of Lorne Avenue remains blocked to traffic.
The 2017-18 Pennsylvania Sports Writers All-State Girls Basketball Teams were announced on Tuesday afternoon and included several players from Southeastern Pa. Use the arrow keys to scroll through each Classification.
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It's time for football
Are you ready for Week 7 of the Alabama high school football season? Sseveral notable programs, including Hoover, Homewood and Spanish Fort, are back in action after being idle last week.
Games kick off tonight at 7 p.m. around the state.
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - Liberty Tax Inc:
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Eccentric Manhattan socialite Florence Foster Jenkins once declared, “people may say I can’t sing, but no one ever said I didn’t sing.” And, oh, did she sing – often and loudly, but rarely on key. Her recitals brought her a legion of die-hard fans, and she capped her improbable career with a Carnegie Hall concert that famously sold out in two hours. Her story was recently told in an Oscar-nominated film starring Meryl Streep. Time Out calls Souvenir “a memorable illustration of the purely theatrical magic that can turn the tinniest ear to gold.” Souvenir is a charming and hilarious musical comedy that reminds us that can achieve anything when you set your mind to it.
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An accident that occurred Tuesday morning on Wyandotte Street West at Church Street is being investigated as a hit and run, Windsor police say.
The crash, involving a Green For Life garbage truck and a black Ford Fusion, was reported at 9:14 a.m. Police arrived on scene at 9:37 a.m. Paramedics on scene directed traffic around the accident until the car could be moved off the road.
According to Sgt. Steve Betteridge, initial reports say there were no injuries, and the investigation is ongoing.
Branch Falls From 100-Year old Tree, Killing two
six Other People Were Injured in the Incident
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. (AP) – A western Illinois sheriff says the branch that fell on spectators during the Red, White, and Boom fireworks display, killing two, measured more than 8-feet around at its base and was about 45 feet long.
Rock Island County Sheriff Gerald Bustos said Wednesday the branch fell from an oak tree that’s believed to be about 100 years old.
It fell about 25 feet during a Tuesday night event outside the courthouse in Rock Island.
Bustos said autopsies will be conducted later Wednesday on 61-year-old Daniel Mendoza Sr. of Rock Island and 72-year-old Lawrence Anderson of Moline.
Six other people were treated for injuries, including a 21-year-old pregnant woman from East Moline who was near term.
Bustos said the woman was taken to a local hospital where she gave birth.
He says mother and baby are in good health.
Amazon is bringing 80 jobs to Kerry.
The internet shopping giant is looking to fill online customer service roles in the county.
The positions will be for 20 hours a week flexi-time work based from home, rising up to 40 hours a week in peak times.
Tralee Chamber Alliance has been working with the IDA and Amazon in the last few months to secure the jobs for the Kingdom.
Managing consultant with Tralee Chamber Alliance, Ken Tobin, says that this could attract more companies to the county.
Xcel Energy Inc. will withdraw from an effort by utilities in Colorado and Wyoming to join the Southwest Power Pool. That decision may cause the effort to join to collapse.
The Denver Business Journal reported that the Mountain West Transmission Group, which had included Xcel, was caught by surprise by the action. The Southwest Power Pool, based in Little Rock, Ark., moves power throughout 14 states of the western grid. It had already given preliminary approval to include the Mountain West group but was awaiting approval of regulatory authorities.
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) " Bahrain's Pearl roundabout, the focal point of the island kingdom's 2011 Arab Spring protests, has reopened to traffic after being guarded by security forces for years.
The reopening of the roundabout Tuesday night, now called Al-Farooq Junction by authorities, comes as Bahrain has been engaged in a yearlong crackdown on dissent.
In the 2011 protests, the island's Shiite majority and others demanded more political freedoms from the island's Sunni rulers. Bahrain security forces, backed by Saudi and Emirati troops, later put down the protests and the square was cordoned off for years.
Independent news gathering in Bahrain has grown more difficult, with the government refusing to accredit two Associated Press journalists and others .
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Waukegan stabbing suspect held on $1 million bail
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A 23-year-old Waukegan man who police say was involved in a stabbing Friday at a local McDonald's is being held on $1 million bail.
Officers on Tuesday spotted Luis M. Medina, of the 700 block of Hickory Street, wearing the same clothing and black mask from the stabbing last week in downtown Waukegan, authorities said. Medina was taken to the Lake County jail and charged with aggravated battery and attempted murder.
Officers responded at 11:55 a.m. Friday to the McDonald's on the 300 block of North Sheridan Road, where a man in his 50s was stabbed multiple times. The victim was taken to the hospital and treated for injuries that were not life-threatening. Detectives labeled the attack as a random act of violence.
Medina is due back in court March 1.
(WKRG) — A young boy sitting with Santa is going viral on social media for his silent message to his mom.
Kerry Spencer posted a photo of her little boy sitting with Santa on her twitter, @Swilua. She writes, “We taught our baby sign language. This is the sign for “help.” You’re welcome.”
The photo has received over 6,000 shares and liked more than 24,000.
We taught our baby sign language. This is the sign for "help." You're welcome. pic.twitter.com/i6NkxBf4KP — Kerry Spencer (@Swilua) December 5, 2017
People tweeted back to Kerry saying her son was ‘mispronouncing’ the word. Kerry responded back acknowledging his sign wasn’t perfect, but it is the sign he makes when he needed help.
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First holy mass in Deir Ezzor celebrated by His Holyness Afram, the syrian orthodox patriarch for the first time in 5 years!
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) The Kentucky Race Track Chaplaincy has instated a new bilingual chaplain team to serve Spanish-speaking workers.
WAVE-TV reports (http://bit.ly/2oHYtAz) that about 85 percent to 95 percent of those working behind the scenes at Churchill Downs speak Spanish. In addition to leading prayer and preaching in the chapel on the grounds, chaplains will operate a clothing closet and food pantry for workers.
Chaplain Joseph del Rosario says his aim is to help the workers who keep operations running smoothly in any way possible. He also says that representation of women among the workers is growing.
The chaplaincy was founded in 1989 to specifically serve the workers in the barn and training areas.
(AP) — A state lawmaker says he’s recovering after being struck in the head during a new year’s celebration by what he suspects was celebratory gunfire.
Rep. Armando Martinez told The Monitor newspaper that he had gathered with his family late Saturday at a residence near the South Texas town of Weslaco.
He heard gunfire in the neighborhood before hugging his wife as the new year arrived, and then felt like he was hit with a sledgehammer to the back of the head.
It was discovered that he’d been shot and he later underwent surgery to have the bullet removed.
The bullet was given to the Hidalgo County sheriff’s office, which is investigating the matter.
Sheriff’s spokesman Jose Rodriguez warns residents against haphazardly shooting weapons.
A new faction of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has emerged in Abuja.
The new faction is named reformed APC (R-APC)
Buba Galadima has been named as the Chairman of R-APC.
The new faction is made up of aggrieved members of the APC, mostly from the National Assembly.
They are currently in a meeting in Abuja and will later brief journalists on their future in the party.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Renjie Oldsichuan Catering Management Co Ltd :
* Says it will pay cash dividend of T$4 per share for 2016 to shareholders on Sept. 15
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Patios in Ottawa will be able to open until 4 a.m. on the Canada Day weekend after council approved changes.
The city got one request from the Fox and the Feather on Elgin Street to extend its patio operating hours from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. during that weekend.
But it also set up a process where other bars can ask to stay open later. Mayor Jim Watson said even though Canada Day is now just a few weeks away, there is still time for people to apply.
“It can be done very quickly this is a request that came in from people, particularly on Elgin Street.”
The process allows local councillors to challenge the later operating hours and Coun. Jeff Leiper got an agreement from staff that the city would not approve later hours if the local councillors objected.
The changes won’t allow restaurants to serve alcohol later, but they can apply to the province for that change and Watson said some have.
BAYTOWN, Texas- After Assistant Chief Deputy Clint Greenwood was gunned down in broad daylight on Monday morning, authorities have been working around the clock to catch a cop killer. "They're gonna start looking at videos to see what vehicles pulled up, what vehicles pulled away," Coker said.
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Trinidad and Tobago is a small island nation just off the coast of Venezuela. In Trinidad and Tobago, legally obtaining a gun is not easy.
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Watch highlights as Ospreys ground out a victory over Newport Gwent Dragons on a muddy Rodney Parade pitch on New Year's Day.
Police in North Carolina say a man is in jail after a woman told authorities that he beat and raped her while holding her against her will in his apartment for three days. WLOS in Asheville reports Asheville police said 40-year-old Benjamin David Brown is charged with assault on a female, felony assault with a deadly weapon and possession of drug paraphernalia.
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After putting the finishing touches on a $50 million-ayear tax cut for low income families, lawmakers turned their focus to legislation that exempts military retirement benefits from the state income tax. About 657,000 Arkansas taxpayers will benefit from Act 78 of 2017, which reduces or eliminates individual state income taxes for people whose incomes are less than $21,000 a year.
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By Mary Fahnestock-Thomas, Hamilton
I went to a meeting last night with really no idea what it was about but expecting it to be something positive in a time of confusion and negativity.
Turns out Laura Garber, of Homestead Organics, on Skalkaho Road, is running as an Independent against Jason Ellsworth for Montana Senate District 43! Yes, she’s done all the things you have to do to run, has paid all the necessary fees, and will be on the ballot in November.
What an opportunity for those of us who are not comfortable with the way two-party politics are working these days!
For starters, she is holding a town-hall-type gathering at the Bedford Building in Hamilton on Saturday, July 14th, starting with a half-hour of getting to know each other at 4:00 pm and giving a presentation at 4:30. And yes, there will be refreshments (she said with a smile).
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FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Left wing Remi Elie has signed a $735,000 contract to stay with the Dallas Stars.
The one-year deal with the restricted free agent was announced by the team on Tuesday.
Elie had six goals and eight assists in 72 games last season for the Stars. He added two goals and seven assists in 19 AHL playoff games with the Texas Stars.
Dallas selected the 23-year-old Elie in the second round, 40th overall, in the 2013 NHL draft.
Radisson Red Krakow is expected to be completed by fall of 2019 and will include 230 rooms, signature restaurant and bar concept, meeting space and 24/7 fitness center. "With an average GDP growth of 3.6% in 2015, Poland is an important economic player in Europe," said Elie Younes, EVP & chief development officer of The Rezidor Hotel Group.
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Moore had 26 points (10-14 FG, 4-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one steal in 33 minutes during Friday's 114-100 victory over Oklahoma City.
Moore was on fire Friday, missing just four shots on his way to 26 points. After an eight-point dud against the Kings, this was a nice bounce-back game for Moore and his owners. Nikola Mirotic is due to join the team for their next game against the Timberwolves and this could mean a hit to Moore's value. He should still see ample playing time on a nightly basis but will not be taking as many shots with any consistency. He is probably worth owning in many leagues but will only help out in points and three-pointers with some steals from time-to-time.
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Amazon has dropped some hints about a next-generation video streaming Fire TV, apparently confirming information that leaked out late last year.
An Amazon page invites customers to sign up to learn more about the "Fire TV Cube," promising that details are coming soon. The page, first reported by AFTVnews on Tuesday, comes after the Amazon news site reported in November that the retail giant was getting ready to launch two new Fire TVs.
An Amazon spokesperson stressed the company hasn't made anything official.
"This was not an announcement, just a webpage. More details will be coming soon," the spokesperson said.
The cube-shaped Fire TV is expected to be Amazon's high-end version of its video streaming devices. AFTVnews reported that it's equipped with far-field microphones and an integrated speaker, as well as an LED light bar. The light bar suggests Alexa compatibility, which would allow for remote voice commands.
AFTVnews estimates that it'll cost over $100.
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Judge Works His Way To Overturning 'Jersey Boys' Verdict
A Nevada federal judge on Tuesday overturned a jury verdict that the creators of “Jersey Boys,” the musical about Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, had improperly used material from an unpublished book, saying the panel reached the wrong ...read more
Spring may have just really sprung but plans are in the works for the upcoming season at the Warren Municipal Pool. The Municipal Pool will open for the 2017 season on Saturday June 10 at noon and will close on August 19. Expanded pool hours are one of the biggest changes this season.
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Is Rob Gronkowski dating Camille Kostek? Your guess is as good as ours.
What we do know, however, is that the New England Patriots tight end has no issues flirting with the 26-year-old model.
Sunday, as you might’ve heard, was Earth Day, and Kostek honored the “holiday” by Instagramming a photo of herself topless in Malibu. Oh, and she also conveniently tagged Gronkowski on her breasts.
(You can click here to view the slightly NSFW post.)
Then, in a move that shouldn’t surprise anyone, Gronk commented, “Can’t wait to snuggle where I got tagged!”
(If you don’t feel like endlessly scrolling through Kostek’s post, you can click here to see a screenshot of Gronkowski’s comment.)
Say what you want about Gronk and his antics, but you have to admire his unabashed willingness to act like a teenager. The Patriots and their fans, though, probably wish the All-Pro what could cool it on social media and just focus on football.
Mon, Jan 2: Professional dietitian Janna Boloten talks to Global’s Paola Samuel about setting smart goals for 2017 that could help you achieve a better and healthier life.
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A traffic stop last Wednesday (Aug. 9th) in Cass County, resulted in the arrest of two people on drug charges. The Sheriff’s Office reports 18-year old Kane Melvin Cooley, and 34-year old Stephanie Marie Cooley, both of Anita, were arrested on a felony charge of Failure to Affix Drug Tax Stamp (a Class D Felony). Both were also charged with Possession with Intent to Deliver Alprazolam (an aggravated misdemeanor).
In addition, Kane Cooley was charge with OWI 1st Offense, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Stephanie Cooley was additionally charged with Possession of Marijuana 1st Offense, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. The pair were taken to the Cass County Jail where they were being held on $8,000 bond each.
The Cass County Sheriff’s Office reports also, deputies arrested 21-year old Jordan Thomas McElroy, of Creston, last Friday. McElroy was taken into custody on a District Court warrant for Probation Violation. He was released Saturday on $2,000 bond.
Rocky Mount police are investigating a homicide after they say a 58-year-old man was found dead.On Wednesday, at approximately 6:15 a.m., police responded to a suspicious call in the 400 block of S. Church Street.When officers arrived they found a deceased male.Police are not releasing the victim's identity until they notify the family.Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Rocky Mount Police Department at 252-972-1411, Twin County Crime Stoppers at 252-977-1111 or Text - A-Tip (Text RMPOL) and your message to CRIMES (274637).
OAKLAND — The California Highway Patrol issued a Sig-alert closing lanes of eastbound Interstate 580 due to police activity, authorities said Monday.
The alert, which blocked lanes of I-580 at Seminary Avenue and the Seminary on-ramp, was issued just before 8:30 p.m., CHP Officer Damian Cistaro said.
No estimated time of reopening or alternate route recommendations were immediately available, Cistaro said.
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Islamabad - National Language Promotion Department (NLPD) has planned to arrange a calligraphy exhibition this month as a part of its efforts to revive the glorious form of Islamic art.
Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage, Syed Ali Zafar, is likely to inaugurate the exhibition while local and international level calligraphers will be part of the exhibition, an official of NLPD told APP.
The arrangement for holding a calligraphy exhibition is being finalized by Calligraphy Wing of NLPD under the supervision and guidance of National History and Literary Heritage (NH&LH) Division.
Federal Secretary for NH&LH Division, Engineer Aamir Hasan and Chairman NLPD, Iftikhar Arif will also be present on the occasion.
The calligraphy works of noted local and international calligraphers will be displayed at the exhibition and will be open for general public, especially art lovers.
A calligraphy related book will also be launched.
BY JAYNE T. FLORES
Think green for a minute with me. Guam is the ideal place for hybrid electric vehicle technology. You cannot really drive more than 30 miles in a day here, unless you are taking a tour around the island. And with our gas prices being more than a dollar per gallon higher than over on the mainland — or even on military installations here on island — cutting our umbilical cord to gasoline-powered cars seems like the way to go.
It’s definitely the way Guam Community College is heading with its Automotive program. Chris . . .
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Fed Lowers The Boom On Wells Fargo As Yellen Exits
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 9:52 PM EST) -- In Janet Yellen’s last official act as chair, the Federal Reserve Board announced Friday that it would restrict the growth of Wells Fargo & Co. until it gets its governance in order, following the bank’s fake account scandal.
Well Fargo will replace three of its 16 current board members by April, with a fourth replaced by the end of the year, the Fed said in its release.
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A cash-in-transit van burst into flames on a Durban street on Wednesday.
A car guard stationed outside a popular fashion store in Greyville‚ said he observed the van stop and burst into flames.
"There was no gunfire or anything ‚ it just burst into flames‚" the car guard said.
The security guards were not injured in the fire.
Within minutes‚ traffic was cordoned off and firemen doused the flames.
A policeman at the scene said foul play wasn't suspected.
He said an electrical fault is believed to have caused the flames and that safety measures automatically lock down the vehicle and the contents.
The smouldering van was towed away.
For months, Hillary Clinton has been facing backlash for using a private email server to send both personal and official government messages. Many feel that this scandal is being blown out of proportion...
GARFIELD, N.J. -- A fire that broke out overnight Tuesday in a Garfield home under renovation rekindled just before dawn, responders said.
No injuries were reported.
The Bergen County Prosecutor's Arson Investigations Unit responded to the Grace Avenue blaze, with members of the county sheriff's Bureau of Criminal Identification collecting evidence.
The attic fire first ignited just after 10:30 p.m., displacing a tenant, then kicked up again just after 5 a.m., blowing through the roof, responders said.
Damien Danis contributed to this article.
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Officials with the Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office say they've arrested a man after he allegedly stabbed a woman in the neck several times with a box cutter.
Thomas Rhett’s wife Lauren gave birth to a baby girl on Saturday. They named her Ada James. They’re now a family of four, since they adopted a little girl from a Ugandan orphanage in May.
Their adopted daughter is named Willa Gray, and she’s 21 months old.
Thomas went on Instagram and tried to verbalize what it’s like to witness something as incredible as childbirth. Quote, “It was truly the most amazing thing I have ever experienced. My wife labored almost 36 hours.
“She is by far the strongest human being I have ever met and I have a new-found respect for moms around the world. We are so excited that Willa Gray has a baby sister. Thank you Lord and everyone for the prayers.”
Lauren was able to share some feelings of her own: “We are all doing well now, just resting. Thank y’all for your prayers. She’s a miracle and God is so good. Thomas and I are so in love with her. And Willa Gray is excited to finally have a baby sister.”
A bill circulating in the Legislature would create a new state-certified Wisconsin beer label.
To get the special designation, the beer would have to include a certain percentage of hops grown in Wisconsin.
The measure comes from Republican Rep. Scott Krug, of Nekoosa.
He says in a memo seeking co-sponsors that the bill is in recognition of the state's growing hops industry.
Initially, to get the special label at least 20 percent of the hops would have to be from Wisconsin. After 2020 it would increase to 60 percent and then 80 percent after 2024.
The certification would come from the state Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection. The recipes would be kept confidential.
Krug is seeking co-sponsors through Friday.
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - Steinhoff International Holdings NV :
* STEINHOFF CHAIRMAN CHRISTO WIESE IS IN TALKS WITH LENDERS TO SEEK A STANDSTILL ON A 1.5 BILLION-EURO MARGIN LOAN - BLOOMBERG, CITING SOURCES
* AN ACCORD ON STEINHOFF'S LOAN COULD COME AS EARLY AS THIS WEEK-BLOOMBERG, CITING SOURCES Source text: bloom.bg/2nTH2k3 Further company coverage: ( Bangalore.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com )
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* PHH Corporation announces agreement with EJF Capital
* PHH Corp says to nominate James Neuhauser and Kevin Stein for election as directors at 2017 annual meeting
* PHH Corp - Thomas P. Gibbons and Deborah M. Reif will not stand for re-election at 2017 annual meeting
* PHH Corp says ejf and its affiliates beneficially own an aggregate of approximately 9.9% of company's common stock
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Ms Daniels was diagnosed with clear cell Sarcoma, in what is thought to be the first case ever
Allison Daniels was diagnosed with an aggressive clear cell sarcoma primary tumour in 2012.
The 34-year-old, who attended the exclusive Strathallan School in Perthshire, grew up in a 54-room mansion in Caithness.
Ms Daniels said: “Men run a mile when I tell them I’ve had cancer and it could come back.
"Who wants to be in a relationship with someone who might die? It’s a death sentence."
“And who can blame them? I’d say the same to my friends, not to date someone in a situation like I am in.”
YAKIMA, Wash. (AP) — Monitors say Washington state is starting the new year with much better snowpack levels than in previous years.
The Capital Press reports (http://bit.ly/2iGzrys ) that mountain snowpack was at 110 percent of normal as of Friday, compared to two years ago when several regions in the state were well below 100 percent.
Scott Pattee with the Natural Resources Conservation Service in Mount Vernon attributes this year’s healthy snowpack to cooler temperatures and above normal precipitation.
Throughout the state, the Spokane Basin had the lowest snowpack levels at 86 percent of normal. The central Columbia Basin was 98 percent of normal and the upper and lower Yakima basins were both on par with statewide averages.
Pattee says the cooler temperatures and above normal precipitation is expected to continue for the next three months.
A mound of garbage washed ashore a beach stretch in Dadar Chowpatty yesterday morning. The city's beaches are facing a crisis with environmentalists estimating that 100 tonnes of trash are being dumped on beaches daily. PIC/SAMEER MARKANDE
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16:23 Reported News Briefs Av 22, 5777 , 14/08/17 Av 22, 5777 , 14/08/17 Air-defense drill in the center of the country tomorrow The Air Force will conduct an air defense exercise tomorrow (Tuesday). During the exercise, a number of launches will be carried out from an Israel Defense Forces base in central Israel, during which explosions will be heard.
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LAWRENCE, Kan. — Kansas forward Udoka Azubuike withdrew his name from the NBA draft on Wednesday, choosing to return for his junior season after participating in the combine.
The 7-footer from Nigeria started 34 games last season, averaging 13 points and seven rebounds. He shot 77 per cent from the field, a Big 12 record and the best mark in the nation.
Azubuike is a traditional back-to-the-basket big man, and scouts have wondered how his skills would transfer to the NBA. The league's up-tempo pace and the value placed on big men who can shoot from outside go against his strengths, and developing an outside shot will likely be an emphasis at Kansas.
Azubuike said in a statement that he received "good feedback from many sources around the NBA over the last month." He did not hire an agent and had until Wednesday's deadline to withdraw.
The Istanbul night club massacre underscores the vulnerability of an open society to this type of terrorist attack. In an episode reminiscent of Orlando, Florida, a lone gunman shot his way into club, killing its security guard and 38 revelers.
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FARMINGTON — Police arrested a burglary suspect after a resident interrupted a break-in in progress.
Around 9:30 a.m. police were called to a burglary on West District Road. A homeowner interrupted a burglary of the home, and the lone suspect took off. Police caught up to the suspect on Plainville Avenue. The suspect tried to run from officers, but he stopped near New Britain Avenue.
Francisco Mendez, 32, of Waterbury, was captured and police said he was in possession of items reported to be stolen from the residence during the burglary.
Mendez was held on a $200,000 surety bond and is scheduled to appear in Hartford Superior Court on Tuesday. Mendez was charged with burglary 3rd degree, criminal trespass 2nd degree, larceny 4th degree, criminal mischief 3rd degree, reckless endangerment 2nd degree, disobey officer’s signal, and engaging an officer in pursuit.
If anyone has any information on Mendez or any other burglaries in the Farmington area, please call Farmington Police Detectives at (860) 675-2400.
Athens, Ga. When Hurricane Katrina struck Louisiana in 2005, cities inland saw an influx of evacuees escaping the storm and its aftermath.
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Overall, capital cities and regional areas have seen a proportional lift in homes selling for at least a million dollars, according to CoreLogic
ROSEDALE, Queens — Two people were critically injured when their car crashed into and went underneath a tractor-trailer in Queens Monday night.
The collision happened around 6:30 p.m. near the intersection of Rockaway and Brookville boulevards in the Rosedale section of the borough.
First responders had to pull the victims from inside of the car.
They were both taken to Jamaica Hospital in critical condition.
The driver of the tractor-trailer was not injured.
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In the spirit of forgiveness, and mounting pressure from Big Electrical Cooking Appliance, Milo Ventimiglia wants you to know he’s totally chill with likely being killed on This Is Us by a malfunctioning Crock-Pot. In fact, he’s kind of honored. Did you know you can cook a nice pork chili for a family of five in only a few hours? Or a juicy meatloaf? Or … hey, wait a minute! Did Ventimiglia just throw a half-consumed cup of juice into the garbage?! That’s what sinks are for, man!
Marcus and Tomas are caught in a deadly situation in the foster home as they attempt to bring a demon out of hiding, which has chosen Rose as its target.
He's got one of country music's most distinctive voices and he's coming to Mankato.
Country Music artist Josh Turner takes the stage at the Verizon Event Center in Mankato Saturday May 13th at 8 p.m.
Turner is one of the youngest members of the Grand Ole Opry and has garnered multiple Grammy, CMA and ACM Nominations over the years.
You may recognize some of his most popular hits, 'Your Man', 'Time is Love', and 'Firecracker'.
Tickets range from $30 to $79 and go on sale this Friday, March 17th at 10 a.m. at the Verizon Wireless Center Box Office.
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A group supporting the preservation of confederate monuments in Virginia’s capital city wants to hold a rally next month.
Department of General Services Spokeswoman Dena Potter says it’s reviewing a request from Americans for Richmond Monument Preservation for a permit to hold an event at the Robert E. Lee monument on Sep. 16.
The request was submitted by Bradgon Bowling, former commander of the Sons of Confederate Veterans, Virginia division.
Bowling says the Sons of Confederate Veterans aren’t involved and that the request was submitted weeks before the Charlottesville rally. Bowling says they’re “not racists” but “citizens of Richmond who care about the monuments.”
Mayor Levar Stoney recently announced he thinks the monuments should stay but appointed a group to study ways to add historical context or new statues.
Nylander banged home a rebound to score the first tally in what would be a 3-1 victory over Boston on Monday.
Nylander's goal was his first of the postseason and ended a seven-game drought. The winger has been getting plenty of opportunities to find the back of the net, as he is averaging 15:37 of ice time versus the Bruins, including 1:41 with the man advantage. If the Leafs are going to make it to the second-round and beyond, they are going to need scoring from their depth guys and the 21-year-old is no exception.
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Taking a lesson from corporate trends, Memphis has become the first U.S. city to offer full-time municipal employees a student loan repayment benefit. After one year of employment, reports Forbes contributor Zack Friedman, city workers are eligible to receive $50 for their monthly student loan payment.
While the city may be best known for music, barbecue and an NBA team with seven-straight playoff appearances, Memphis is also one of the nation's best spots for early retirement. Second only to no. 1 ranking Knoxville, a move to Tennessee could be right for your future.
Sioux Falls man pleads guilty but mentally ill in wife death
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A Sioux Falls man has pleaded guilty but mentally ill in the death of his wife more than two years ago.
Thirty-five-year-old Garrett Michael Solorzano entered his plea Friday to first-degree manslaughter in the death of Jennie Lee Smith-Solorzano. As part of a plea agreement, charges of first- and second-degree murder and possession of a controlled substance were dismissed.
Solorzano was accused of killing his wife in their apartment in February 2016. Smith-Solorzano had multiple stab wounds to her neck and head. She was likely dead for about 12 hours before 911 was called, according to the coroner's report.
Solorzano served in the military from 2000 until his honorable discharge in 2012. He was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder in 2010.
The Argus Leader reports sentencing is set for June.
Minister of Religious Affairs David Azoulay will be forced to leave his hospital bed in the middle of the night in order to reach a Knesset vote on the first reading of a bill to give the interior minister authority to make localities enforce laws on closing businesses on Shabbat, according to public television.
Azoulay was hospitalized and put under anesthesia due to a required medical procedure. Despite requests from the main opposition coalition to grant him "offsetting" in the law on supermarkets, no opposition member is willing to give Azulai a setback. Chairman Yoel Hasson of the Zionist faction faction said that "no one is being offset," and "nothing is personal."
Washington (AP) -- White House official Christopher Liddell has been named deputy chief of staff for policy coordination.
White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders said Monday that Liddell will serve under Chief of Staff John Kelly and will work with Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations Joe Hagin. He will be charged with managing the policy process.
In a statement, Kelly says Liddell is "highly qualified to oversee and coordinate our policy process."
A former executive at Microsoft and General Motors, Liddell has been with the administration since the transition. He served as director of strategic initiatives and worked in the White House Office of American Innovation. The White House says he will continue to work with that office.
Vintage “Base Ball” Team To Play at Waveland
Lexington has a new “base ball” team and Waveland State Historic Site will serve as the home field.
A vintage team playing the 19th century version of “base ball,”
The players will wear period reproduction uniforms and play with equipment made to the standards of the period. They will use the rules, customs and terminology of baseball’s earliest days, creating an educational, historic and fun environment that anyone can enjoy.
Waveland State Historic Site is an antebellum house on the edge of Lexington. Tours are offered Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday 1-5 p.m. with the last tour starting at 4 p.m. The site is closed Monday and Tuesday. Admission for the tours is $7 for adults, $6 for seniors, $4 for students; children 6 and under are free.
For more information call 859-272-3611 or visit parks.ky.gov
Lau is correct to note that green energy sources are more expensive than fossil-fuel based ones right now and that investing in them is therefore contrary to market logic. However, his argument strangely omits one important detail. The whole point of the strategy is to correct what the British economist Nicholas Stern has called the greatest market failure in the history of capitalism. He is talking about climate change.
What we need urgently to do now is to reverse the pricing order between fossil fuels and green energy sources, but the market alone has proven incapable of accomplishing this. So, good energy policy must be aimed at both pricing carbon out of the market (the point of the tax) and pulling green technologies into it (the point of the investments).
There are plenty of things to criticize in the energy policies of Wynne and Notley, but diverting carbon revenues into green energy research and development is not one of them.
In this fun “Hooked Up” version, the whole fleet has caught fish except for Hard Merchandise, and Hot Tuna needs TJ’s nephew to push them to the top.
The West Linn police chief remains on paid leave, but he will not face DUII charges following an independent review by the Washington County District Attorney’s Office.
The city announced Chief Terry Timeus was placed on administrative leave in June due to “potential personnel policy violations.”
The Washington County District Attorney’s Office reported this week that an investigation was completed into possible DUII allegations involving Timeus in May.
The district attorney’s office report states, “given the available evidence, the criminal charge of driving under the influence of intoxicants cannot be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.”
A city spokesperson said Timeus remains on leave from his job pending the ongoing internal investigation.
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A 52-year old woman from Round Rock is dead Wednesday as the result of a likely drowning in Port Aransas near Horace Caldwell Pier.
Authorities said the woman was going for a short walk when her husband found her in the surf nearly 30-minutes later.
Currently, it is unclear how the woman ended up in the water
First responders were called out to the scene to give the woman CPR but were unsuccessful.
The woman was pronounced dead just after 1:30 p.m. and foul play are not suspected.
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After four days of continuous rain, floods swept into 10 out of 13 districts in the Narathiwat province of southern Thailand. Narathiwat governor Sittichai Sakda said about 23,549 residents in 150 villages from 10 districts were affected by rising flood waters of up to 0.5m.
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Feb 13 The evacuation of nearly 200,000 people living down river from the tallest dam in the United States remains in effect but officials are working on a plan to allow the residents to return to their homes, Butte County Sheriff Kory Honea told a news conference on Monday.
California water officials were draining water from the Oroville Dam to relieve pressure on a damaged spillway that threatened public safety and led to a sudden evacuation order on Sunday. (Reporting by Gina Cherelus; Editing by Sandra Maler; Editing by Daniel Trotta)
It’s almost Christmas and we’ve taken a look at some of the brightest, and best-decorated Christmas houses in South Windsor.
GREAT FALLS – Second grade students at Meadowlark Elementary School took time out of their day to decorate Luminaria bags for the annual Luminaria Walk along the Rivers Edge Trail.
Students decorated the bags with activities of what they enjoy doing around Great Falls.
Over one thousand luminaria bags will line Rivers Edge Trail this year, all decorated by students in Great Falls schools.
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The students are very excited that they will be able to see their own art pieces along the trail.
This year’s Luminaria Walk will be held on Saturday, June 16th from 7-11 PM.
The event is free to the public and will have food and live music along the trail.
Musicians and Concessions needed: If you would like to share your music along the trail, sell brownies and popcorn, help place luminarias on the trail or fill all 1000 bags with sand, please call Becky at 899-8642 for various volunteer opportunities.
Reporting by Kasey Herman for MTN News
Dog Shirt host and perform an alternative adaptation of How The Grinch Stole Christmas, plus sets by Jordanne Brown, Ben Beauchemin, Kyle Forsyth, Toronto Make Me Laughs, Tamara Appleton and headliner Jordan Foisy. 8 pm. $5 or a canned food donation.
VIENNA — The Vienna Township Neighborhood Watch will host the Chili Cook Off from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at the Vienna Fire Station, 833 Youngstown Kingsville Road.
Donation of $5 includes chili and a hot dog. Chili entries and dessert donations are due by 2 p.m. Desserts available for $1, and chili judging begins at 3:30. There will be a basket and 50-50 raffle.
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April 28 GENMAB
* GENMAB ANNOUNCES EUROPEAN MARKETING AUTHORIZATION FOR DARZALEX® (DARATUMUMAB) FOR RELAPSED OR REFRACTORY MULTIPLE MYELOMA
* SAYS GENMAB WILL RECEIVE MILESTONE PAYMENTS TOTALING USD 48 MILLION FROM JANSSEN BIOTECH, INC
* SAYS THESE MILESTONE PAYMENTS WERE INCLUDED IN FINANCIAL GUIDANCE ISSUED BY GENMAB ON FEBRUARY 22, 2017 AND THEREFORE THERE IS NO CHANGE TO COMPANY'S FINANCIAL GUIDANCE FOLLOWING THIS APPROVAL Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
Pfc. Michael Farmer, a machine gunner assigned to Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, fires the M-240B machine gun during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 2-17 at Range 410A, aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Feb. 5, 2017. ITX is a combined-arms exercise which gives all elements of the Marine Air Ground Task Force an opportunity to utilize capabilities during large scale missions to become a more ready fighting force. 1/3 is currently participating as the ground combat element for this exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron S. Patterson/Released)
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A famous Chinese ‘rooftopper’ fell to his death from a skyscraper in a daring £11,000 challenge as he sought to use his fame to help lift his family out of poverty, media reported.
Wu Yongning, aged 26, fell from the summit of the 62-storey Huayuan Hua Centre in the central city of Changsha, apparently as he attempted to scoop 100,000 yuan (£11,200) for a clip promoting an unnamed sponsor, reports say.
The former movie stuntman had one million followers on the Chinese Internet and was well known for fearlessly scaling towering skyscrapers without any safety equipment.
More than 300 videos of him tip-toeing on scaffolding or doing pull-ups as he hung from the side of huge buildings were widely shared by his fans.
However, his account on Sina Weibo, China’s version of Twitter, went silent around a month ago after he purportedly attempted the Changsha skyscraper.
(CNN) Arizonans vote Tuesday to fill the seat left vacant by former Rep. Trent Franks, who resigned in December amid sexual harassment accusations from members of his staff.
Voters in the area -- home to many retirees in Maricopa County's Sun City -- have consistently sent Republicans to Congress. Should Democrats win here tonight, it will be a huge loss for the GOP. But given the state of the race and early ballots already in, Republicans aren't as concerned like in last month's Pennsylvania special election.
Here's what you need to know:
Polls are open 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. EDT (6 a.m. to 7 p.m. MST). Results likely won't come in before 11 p.m. EDT, as Arizona law requires votes be held for an hour unless all precincts have reported.
The candidates -- Republican Debbie Lesko and Democrat Hiral Tipirneni -- have been fighting for the seat, though spending is down significantly from Pennsylvania's special election last month.
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The basket of crude oil used as a benchmark indicator by the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries increased to $63.31, the OPEC Secretariat said on Tuesday.
OPEC said the price of its basket went up by $0.57 on Monday, compared with the closing price at the previous session.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (WFLA) — The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimps are celebrating “You Might Be the Father’s Day” this Thursday.
The minor league baseball team will be handing out pregnancy tests at the ball park.
The team’s website says this is so you’ll know if you need to return for Sunday’s Father’s Day Game.
The organization is promising a night of “suspense and intrigue.”
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Ed Sheeran planning a 'lo-fi' record inspired by Bruce Springsteen
Ed Sheeran says he plans to work on a "lo-fi" record inspired by rock star Bruce Springsteen, which he believes would be his "lowest-selling, but most loved" one.
The 26-year-old artiste said he heard Springsteen only recently when he listened to the EP of 'Nebraska'.
"Im weak-minded at times, and feel very vulnerable and insecure... My plan is a lo-fi album that will be my lowest- selling, but most loved... I only heard Springsteen recently.
"I was with Kit (Harington) from Game of Thrones. We had a night out in New York, got back to his hotel to drink more, and he played 'Atlantic City'. Then, when I heard Nebraska," Sheeran told The Times. The 'Shape of You' hitmaker earlier said he would collaborate with rapper Drake on one of his songs.
SHANGHAI China Southern Airlines Co Ltd's (1055.HK) Hong Kong-listed shares jumped by more than 2.5 pct in opening trade after the company said it would sell a stake to a subsidiary of American Airlines (AAL.O)
The carrier's mainland shares also rose by more than 4 percent after announcing the deal, which would make American Airlines the second U.S. carrier to own part of a Chinese airline after Delta Air Lines Inc (DAL.N).
(Reporting by Brenda Goh and John Ruwitch; Editing by Stephen Coates)
We posted recently about how happy marketers make better marketers, and we'll riff a little more on that theme in today's infographic by Cloud communication adviser GetVoIP.
Employee recognition is crucial to keeping a happy team, no matter the industry you're in. When 49% of employees report they are dissatisfied with the recognition they receive, managers should take note.
Improved recognition can mean better work, according to the infographic, which reports that 69% of employees would work harder if they felt their efforts were better appreciated, and 50% of employees say that something as simple as being thanked by a manager improves the relationship.
Even a small effort can pay off. Employees in an organization that makes recognition a focus are seven times more likely to stay, according to the infographic.
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UK outfit Notus Heavy Lift Solutions has set up a US business unit to target the offshore wind market in North America.
The company has opened an office in New York and is also looking to open a second base in Boston in Massachusetts in the near future.
Notus has appointed Richard Probert as global head of sales to help promote the company's US offering.
Notus managing director Wesley Walberg said: “With the many years of inhouse experience and expertise Notus Heavy Lift Solutions has gained within the EU offshore wind industry, we are in a strong position to add significant value and contribute to the burgeoning US offshore wind sectors.
“Our primary focus will be to provide the correct level of support at an accelerated pace to overcome the steep learning curve that the US sector finds itself in.”
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 A bill to expand “breakfast after the bell” programs in public schools has passed the state Senate.
The Washington Kids Ready to Learn Act, sponsored by Rep...
Dow Jones and S&P 500 are both on track for their biggest one-week declines in more than two years
The S&P 500 and the Dow are both on track for their biggest one-week declines in more than two years. The Nasdaq is headed toward its worst week since November 2016.
At 2.13 pm ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 472.36 points, or 1.8 percent, to 25,714.35, the S&P 500 lost 42.99 points, or 1.52 percent, to 2,778.99 and the Nasdaq Composite dropped 97.17 points, or 1.32 percent, to 7,288.70.
All 11 major sectors of the S&P 500 were in negative territory. Technology was the biggest drag, down 2.3 percent, led by Microsoft.
Paul Nolte, portfolio manager at Amundi Pioneer Asset Management in Boston, said: "It's all about the bond market, the bond market is calling the tune for stocks and has been all week. We've seen a very large back-up in yields and that's giving investors reasons to sell equities.”
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Police are appealing for witnesses after a bus and minibus worth £100K were stolen.
Officers say they were taken at around 3am on Thursday, October 5, from the Angle Lane Industrial Estate in Aberbargoed.
The vehicles, a 29 seater Mercedes bus and a Ford transit minibus, were later found burnt out in the Penpedairheol area.
Gwent Police said they are thought to be worth over £100,000.
Anyone with information that could help with police investigations, should call 101 quoting log 67 5/10/17.
STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut man has pleaded guilty to charges related to the drug overdose death of his own son.
The Stamford Advocate reports that 58-year-old Mark Lynch accepted a deal Friday that could result in him serving a three-year prison term. Lynch pleaded guilty to criminally negligent homicide and sales of narcotics.
Twenty-five-year-old Christopher Lynch suffered a fatal heroin overdose in September 2016. Police said he was visiting his father at the time.
The judge in the case will decide in December whether to accept the plea agreement.
Mark Lynch’s lawyer, Matthew Maddox, said his client will always live with the role he played in his son’s death.
Pam Bacco, who was Christopher Lynch’s mother, had wanted a harsher sentence but hopes she can now find some peace.
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Head of the Azerbaijani Presidential Administration has issued an order approving an action plan as 2017 was announced a “Year of Islamic Solidarity" in the country.
Under the action plan, the Service of State Adviser on Multinational, Multicultural and Religious Affairs will coordinate the organization of the implementation of the Action Plan.
The action plan also highlights events to be held in the country and abroad with the aim of promoting Islamic solidarity and strengthening solidarity between Islam and other religions.
Azerbaijan approves action plan on "Year of Islamic Solidarity"
PLAINVILLE, Mass. — Nearly 13,000 gamblers have signed up for a unique gambling addiction prevention effort being tested at Massachusetts’ first casino.
According to a report submitted Wednesday to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, the “Play My Way” program at Plainridge Park Casino has enrolled 12,670 players since its launch last June.
That’s about 10 percent of eligible patrons at the Plainville slots parlor and harness racing track. Of those, 10,857 are still actively using the program, which allows players to voluntarily set a spending budget before they gamble.
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The initiative is considered the first of its kind in the country. Similar systems have been tried in Australia, Canada, Norway, Sweden and elsewhere.
Harvard Medical School and Cambridge Health Alliance researchers are evaluating the program. They’re expected to release their initial findings in August.
United States' Breezy Johnson competes during an alpine ski, women's world Cup downhill race, in Garmisch Partenkirchen, Germany, Saturday Feb. 3, 2018. Gabriele Facciotti AP Photo
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The stripes forged ahead on the 47th minute. Carlos Alberto da Silva Goncalves delivered a cross that went into the path of Terence Agius who finished inside the net.
Birkirkara increased their advantage ten minutes later. Waldemar Acosta received the ball from Fernando Barbosa and headed it inside the net.
Following this result, Birkirkara climbed third on level points with Gżira.
Birkirkara starting line-up: Kristijan Naumovski, Waldemar Acosta, Terence Agius, Mislav Andjelkovic, Cain Attard, Carlos Alberto da Silva Goncalves, Srdjan Dimitrov, Fernando Barbosa Pereira, Jake Grech, Nikola Vukanac, Kurt Zammit
Naxxar Lions starting line-up: Christop Nicht, Duane Bonnici, Angus Buhagiar, Daniel Mateo Bustos, Daren Falzon, Souza Duarte Junior, Jean Diego Moser, Ouzin Ndoye, Rafael Henriques Santos Caetano, Yuri De Jesus Messias, Manolito Micallef
Referee: Emmanuel Grech
Assistant Referees: Duncan Sultana, Thomas Debono
Fourth Official: Stefan Pace
BOV Player of the Match: Srdjan Dimitrov (Birkirkara)
The Artesia Daily Press reports that 17 arrests were made Feb. 1-2 as authorities went to dozens of homes and interviewed approximately 100 people during the drug investigation. Officials said information turned up by the multi-agency investigation indicates the alleged plot to harm officers and their families targeted specific Artesia and Carlsbad police officers and county sheriff's deputies and their families.
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OSHAWA, Ont. — Police say a suspect who was allegedly driving a stolen vehicle was arrested after fleeing on foot and jumping out of a second storey window in an attempt to avoid capture.
Durham regional police say officers spotted the stolen vehicle late morning and followed it to a parking lot in Oshawa, Ont., where they attempted to arrest the driver.
It’s alleged the suspect resisted arrest by punching and kicking the officers, and even bit one of them.
They say after officers unsuccessfully tried to Taser the suspect, he fled into an apartment building and police pursued him into one of the units.
Investigators say the suspect then jumped out of a second storey window and was taken into custody, uninjured, by officers waiting on the ground.
A 30-year-old Oshawa man is charged with possession of stolen property over $5,000, assault with intent to resist arrest and possession of cocaine and fentanyl.
PORTLAND, Ore. — When Oregon lawmakers created the state’s legal marijuana program, they made low barriers to entry to convince pot growers to leave the black market.
As a result, weed production boomed, but with a bitter consequence.
Now marijuana prices in Oregon are in freefall and the farmers who put Oregon on the map decades before legalization are losing their now-legal businesses.
Oregon regulators have announced they will stop processing new applications for marijuana licenses in two weeks and want state lawmakers to take up the issue next year.
As the market stumbles, experts say the dizzying evolution of Oregon’s marijuana industry may well be a cautionary tale for California.
A similar regulatory structure there could mean an oversupply on a much larger scale as that state’s market emerges.
This year's Algona High School prom was a little different than in previous years. Prom was postponed from Saturday, April 14, to Sunday, April 15, due to the blizzard warning that was in effect.
For more on this story, please see the April 19th issue of the Kossuth County Advance.
Here’s how powerful honey is…
For example: Honey in your tea is awesome – but putting honey on your cuts and burns can help heal them! The best choice is Manuka honey from New Zealand – which is packed with a potent antibacterial compound called methyl-glyoxal. Your best bet: Choose one with a Manuka Factor of 10 or higher… which means it’s medical grade. Then slather it on burns and minor cuts, and cover, for faster healing. You’ll find Manuka honey at Walmart, Trader Joe’s and on Amazon.
Next: Honey is great for diabetics – because it’s better at helping keep glucose levels stable, compared to regular sugar. So, talk to your doctor about trading honey for anything you might sprinkle with sugar.
Finally: Honey and COFFEE can soothe a cough. Honey calms a dry, raspy throat, and a stimulant in caffeine can help expand your airways. So, if you want to stop hacking up a lung, add a teaspoon of honey to your next cup of coffee.
The Chicago Fire Department responded to scaffolding atop a building in downtown Chicago Monday afternoon.
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Hong Kong's central bank raises base rate 25 basis points after Fed hike
HONG KONG, June 15 The Hong Kong Monetary Authority on Thursday raised the base rate charged through its overnight discount window by 25 basis points to 1.50 percent.
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Kasich announced plans Monday to give the address on April 4 at the Sandusky State Theatre, about 120 miles north of Columbus. The proposal requires legislative approval.
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Derby County captain Richard Keogh is on the bench for Republic of Ireland's World Cup qualifying match against Moldova.
Keogh has 18 caps for his country, and is yet to feature for Martin O'Neill's side since a 3-1 friendly defeat to Mexico in June.
Martin O'Neill's side are currently third in Group D, and will be looking to earn three points as they aim to progress to the World Cup finals in Russia next year.
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Keogh has been ever-present for the Rams in the Championship this season, and made his 500th career club start in Derby's goalless draw with Cardiff City last Saturday.
The Republic of Ireland's final match in qualifying is away to Wales, who are also vying for a place in next summer's World Cup.
The alleged central inciter of the Islamic Movement arrested by police Tuesday morning on suspicion of incitement, as well as support of and activity in an illegal association is Sheikh Raed Salah, head of the movement's outlawed northern branch. His name was not mentioned in an earlier police statement.
The police said that on several occasions, all of them after the movement was outlawed, Salah spoke to the public and published a series of statements in the media regarding the movement's worldview. An examination of all the material indicates that some of the statements raise suspicion of the commission of the said offenses, which led to the authorization of the investigation.
SA’s science system has never lacked ambition: with a relatively small budget, it punches above its weight internationally.
The latest National Survey of Research and Experimental Development shows that the country made the R29.3bn spent on research and development (R&D) in 2014-15 go a long way.
But Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor’s target of spending R60bn by 2020 might be ambitious. The science system has dodged many of the fiscal bullets tearing holes in the rest of the economy, but it isn’t exactly flourishing.
A major metric of economic development is the percentage of GDP spent on R&D. In 2014-15, this percentage edged up to 0.77%, up from 0.73% the previous year.
The government had wanted to achieve a 1% spend of GDP by 2008, but the global financial crisis put a precipitous end to those ambitions.
We all know getting those robocalls that ask for money can be annoying. Robocallers made 2.5 billion calls in March alone. Experts say protecting your passwords can prevent potential schemers from getting your phone number.
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. (AP) – A Florida nursing home that had 12 patients die after Hurricane Irma has laid off 245 workers.
The Sun Sentinel reported the layoffs Friday for the Rehabilitation Center at Hollywood Hills. The facility was evacuated last month, several days after the storm damaged the electric transformer that powered the facility’s air conditioning. State officials later suspended their license, and owners eventually closed the facility permanently.
The layoffs include 79 certified nursing assistants, 37 licensed practical nurses, 23 occupational or physical therapists, 18 registered nurses, 25 environmental or laundry workers, 10 administrative assistants, five doctors, and others who worked in activities, dietary aid, engineering and supplies.
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Earlier this week, we had the chance to join Ken Roczen, Cole Seely and the rest of Team Honda in Newport Beach, CA for the Honda HRC Holiday Cruise for the 2017 team introduction.
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average on Monday was on track for its best gain in six weeks, with a jump in components Apple Inc., and Goldman Sachs Group doing the heavy lifting in early trade for the benchmark. Goldman's 2% share climb alone was contributing more 30 points to the price-weighted blue-chip gauge, while those for Apple Inc. and Boeing Co. adding a combined 20 points. Monday's rally follows one of the worst weeks for the U.S. equity benchmarks in weeks amid escalating tensions between North Korea and the U.S. However the war of words between the countries has abated somewhat, providing some room for stocks to bump higher. Overall, the Dow was up 128 points, or 0.6%, at 21,985. A close at its current level would represent the best daily rise for the Dow since July 3, according to FactSet data. The S&P 500 index climbed 0.8% at 2,461, while the Nasdaq Composite Index rose 1% to 6,317.
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Watch the skiers from the team slalom event at the world ski championships push themselves to the limit in St Moritz, Switzerland.
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The Sherman Aesthetic Center is one of the first practices in the US to offer the new revolutionary injectables: Refyne and Defyne. Dr. Deborah Sherman, Allie Maus RN, and Elisabeth Bennett Smith PA-C, are excited to be some of the very first in the Southeast to be qualified to administer some of the most advanced dermal fillers in the industry.
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"You are going to meet the George Clooney of Cuba," a friend of mine told me as we drove slowly from the upscale Havana neighborhood of Vedado to the Marina. You can only drive slowly in a 1948 Ford with a 1990 Toyota engine installed under its hood...
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BAY CITY, MI – Bay City Western saw its 13-game girls basketball winning streak to start the season come to a halt at Flint Carman-Ainsworth, while Jim Harbaugh stopped in at Western for the boys game.
Here is a glance at that and more high school sports action in the Bay City area for Friday, Feb. 2 as reported to MLive.com.
Bay City-area coaches are asked to submit info by 11 p.m. the night of each game by emailing bcsports@mlive.com.
Will be updated as results become available.
Find nightly recaps and more high school sports stories on the MLive Bay City Prep Page
Enter into the large foyer of this gracious, prewar two bedroom, one bath home and be taken with its European charm and elegant period details. High beamed ceilings with crown moldings, casement windows and decorative fireplace all coalesce in creating a warm, quiet and serene environment. Spacious layout with two generous bedrooms, dining room, renovated windowed kitchen with new Bosch appliances and washer/dryer. Large walk-in closets, custom built-ins, original oak hardwood floors and open northern city views. 245 East 57th Street, built by noted architects Schwartz and Gross in 1929, is an established, white glove, pet friendly, 24-hour doorman coop impeccably maintained with resident manager. A private storage bin transfers with the apartment, pied-a-terres are allowed, 75% financing. Steps to Whole Foods, restaurants, shopping and transportation. A wonderful place to call home and priced to sell.
NEW YORK (AP) — The New Yorker magazine says it has cut ties with its well-known political reporter Ryan Lizza for alleged sexual misconduct.
A magazine spokeswoman said today the publication recently learned Lizza had "engaged in what we believe was improper sexual conduct." A CNN spokeswoman says Lizza will not appear on the cable news network, where he is a contributor, while it looks into the matter.
Lizza says in an emailed statement the magazine's decision was a "terrible mistake" and he is "dismayed" it was characterizing a "respectful relationship with a woman I dated as somehow inappropriate."
Lizza is known for a memorable interview with Anthony Scaramucci, in which the former White House communications director bashed colleagues in vulgar language. Scaramucci was ousted shortly afterward.
NEW YORK — She’s once, twice, three times a Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover lady.
Kate Upton is once again gracing the cover of the annual issue, becoming only the fourth woman to do so three times. This year, she’s making the splash with three different covers.
Other women who did the cover three times include Tyra Banks, Heidi Klum and Christie Brinkley, who also is featured in this year’s edition with her two daughters. Elle Macpherson holds the record with five cover appearances.
Other notables in this year’s edition include former cover girl Chrissy Teigen, an expectant mother and athletes including tennis champ Serena Williams and Olympic gold medal gymnast Simone Biles.
Post-Crisis AG Enforcement Is Just The Beginning
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 11:40 AM EDT) -- A decade after we saw the first signs of the credit crisis in 2007, the financial industry continues to grapple with the regulatory reforms, litigation and enforcement actions that have followed. This Expert Analysis series explores the crisis' profound impact and where we stand today.
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Michelle Rogers UDAAP — the prohibition against unfair, deceptive or abusive acts or practices — is now ubiquitous in government enforcement actions, due in large part to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s expansive authority under the Dodd-Frank Act.[1] Yet, as...
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The 2018 New York-Penn League All-Star Game will take place Aug. 14 at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park. Daniel A. Nelson Centre Daily Times, file
April 24 (Reuters) - DEUTSCHE INDUSTRIE GRUNDBESITZ AG :
* DEUTSCHE INDUSTRIE REIT-AG BUYS ONE ASSET IN HANNOVER-RONNENBERG
* PURCHASE PRICE AMOUNTS TO EUR 9.5 MILLION
* TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP IS EXPECTED IN JUNE 2018 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
ICE Has New Ways To Keep Asylum-Seekers And Their Kids Apart, Critics Say In the case of a Honduran asylum-seeker jailed in Texas, ICE appears to be defying a court order to reunite parents and separated children as soon as possible, by setting bond amounts impossibly high.
Benfica, European champions in 1961 and 1962, advanced with the fewest points (eight) of any team to this season’s knockout phase and are looking to reach the quarter-finals for the third time in six years.
April 20 Great Plains Energy Inc
* Westar Energy - on June 28, 2016, co & great plains energy filed joint application with Kansas Corporation Commission requesting approval of merger
* Westar Energy Inc says on April 19, 2017, Kansas Corporation Commission rejected merger application filed by co and Great Plains Energy
* Westar Energy Inc says "is evaluating written order" - SEC filing Source text for Eikon: (bit.ly/2opDj9j) Further company coverage:
HARTFORD – A statewide association of cities and towns is proposing a state commission to recommend possible pension changes for state workers, municipal employees and public school teachers. The Connecticut Conference of Municipalities is also asking that the legislature and…
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A Florida college professor fired after publicly saying the Sandy Hook school shooting in Connecticut was a hoax has lost a lawsuit claiming he was wrongfully terminated.
Local news outlets report that a federal jury on Monday sided with Florida Atlantic University.
The school contended communications professor James Tracy was fired last year, not because of his blog posts about the Sandy Hook school shooting but because he violated rules regarding reporting of outside work.
Tracy claimed his firing violated his free speech rights. He wrote on his blog that the Sandy Hook shooting was a hoax by the government to impose tougher gun control. Tracy sought reinstatement to his position, back pay and damages.
Twenty children and six adults were killed at Sandy Hook in 2012.
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Senate Speaker Calin Popescu Tariceanu proposed Parliament's leadership that the joint plenary adopt a statement criticising the Supreme Magistracy Council , the Public Ministry and the Romanian President following the Constitutional Court of Romania's ruling on government emergency ordinance no.13 , a statement through which Parliament would "reaffirm its political supremacy." Lower Chamber Speaker Liviu Dragnea asked for a postponement of this debate.
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MILAN — Inter Milan has signed Argentina forward Lautaro Martinez from Racing.
The Serie A club paid a reported 22 million euros ($25.7 million) for Martinez, with the player penning a five-year contract.
The 20-year-old Martinez turned down an offer from Real Madrid in order to get more playing time at Inter, according to his agent.
On Wednesday, Martinez said: “I expect to adapt quickly to a new type of football. It’s very different from Argentine football, but I think Serie A will be very important for me to continue improving and will add other qualities to my game.”
Martinez is one of his country’s top talents and scored 18 goals in 28 appearances last season.
He was included in Argentina’s preliminary list for the World Cup but did not make the final squad.
The American Legion Apache Junction, Post 27, Women’s Auxiliary honored the fallen soldiers and supported the living Veterans by participating in National Poppy Day.
Several auxiliary members gathered at the American Legion, 1018 S. Meridian Road in Apache Junction, to make the traditional poppies, according to a press release.
The poppies are sold and the money earned with every poppy helps veterans, a release states.
The Apache Junction Independent is mailed each month to 35,000 homes.
The Rock Springs Lady Tigers were unable to make things happen offensively as they fall, 51-34, to the Kelly Walsh Lady Trojans tonight in Casper. The Lady Tigers are now 2-2 in conference play and 8-7 overall.
The Lady Tigers were lead in scoring by sophomore Ky Buell. Buell poured in 22 points. Senior Selena Cudney put in 5 points and senior Kyla Henry pitched in 4.
The Lady Tigers are in Casper again tomorrow as they take on the Fillies from Natrona County. Game time is set for 1 p.m. Listen to the game live on WyoRadio’s am 1360 krkk.
Stephanie Nicole Rodriguez, 28, of Lubbock, Texas, is accused of burning her 7-month-old child with a hair straightener. Lubbock County Sheriff's Office
April 24 (Reuters) - Aspen Group Inc:
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German airline Lufthansa says it's agreed to an arbitrator's proposal for a new wage agreement for its 5,400 pilots, signaling an end to a lengthy and bitter dispute.
The airline, Germany's largest, said Wednesday it agreed to a four-stage 8.7 percent total wage increase, and a one-off 30 million euro ($31.7 million) payment that would translate to some 5,000 to 6,000 euros per employee.
The new agreement will be in place until the end of 2019.
The Cockpit union had been staging strikes sporadically since April 2014, costing Lufthansa multiple millions, before the two sides agreed to arbitration on December.
Cockpit, which had no immediate comment, had sought raises of 3.66 percent a year going back 5? years.
An Orthodox Jewish woman who has been fighting for a religious divorce from her husband has finally gotten her wish. Gital Dodelson, 25, has been granted a “get” by her...
Communications chipmaker Aquantia Corp. has filed for an initial public offering with an initial registration of $86.25M.
It's looking to list on NYSE under the symbol AQ.
For the six months ended June 30, the company logged $48.8M in revenue (up 18%), had gross profit of $27.85M (up 10.5%), and saw a net loss of $3.36M vs. a loss of $569,000 in the year-ago period.
Part of the proceeds of the offering are earmarked to prepay outstanding amounts under a term loan, whose principal was $23.8M as of December 2015.
It's filing through Morgan Stanley, Barclays, Deutsche Bank Securities, Needham & Co., and Raymond James.
Monday was the deadline for NHL teams to ask players to waive no-movement clauses so they could be exposed to the NHL expansion draft on June 21. With that deadline looming we learned about a couple of players that have been asked to waive, including Ottawa Senators defenseman Dion Phaneuf and Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury . We also learned about a few players that were not asked to waive their no-move clauses and will have to be protected by their teams.
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EAST GREENWICH TOWNSHIP, N.J. (AP) - New Jersey State Police say a pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle overnight.
WPVI-TV reports the crash happened around 9 p.m. Sunday on Interstate 295 in East Greenwich Township. Police believe the victim was walking or riding a bike when they were hit.
Authorities have not identified the victim. Police say the driver involved in the crash stopped.
No charges were immediately filed and the crash remains under investigation.
US House hopefuls begin filing papers to run in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Candidates are submitting petition paperwork ahead of the deadline to get on Pennsylvania's congressional primary election ballots.
More than 20 candidates had filed by mid-day Monday, according to state elections bureau data. The deadline to submit at least 1,000 voter signatures to get on the May 15 primary ballot is Tuesday.
Interest in running for Congress is high, especially after the state Supreme Court ordered the boundaries of Pennsylvania's 18 U.S. House districts redrawn in a gerrymandering case. The new districts will be in play in this year's mid-term elections.
There are also six open seats, the highest number in four decades.
Submitting signatures are several state lawmakers, including Democrat Greg Vitali and Republican Rick Saccone. They are seeking to run for open congressional seats in opposite corners of Pennsylvania.
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – With MGM Springfield a little more than a year from opening, the city is investing in its downtown.
Mayor Domenic Sarno and city leaders announced plans to fix sidewalks, pave roads and improve crosswalks to name a few as the City of Springfield prepares for the casino’s 2018 opening.
The project will, for the most part, run along Main Street from the arch at the North End through MGM in the city’s South End.
“Visitors coming to Springfield have to have a good experience if we want them to come back,” Kevin Kennedy, Springfield’s Chief Development Officer, told 22News. “And we do want them to come back.”
There is a $6.9 million price tag attached to this project. MGM is paying for most of it, with the city responsible for the remaining $1.4 million.
It’s expected to start in the spring and be done before MGM opens in late summer.
Seeking to prevent or at least mitigate an ecological disaster like an oil spill into the Columbia River, Native Americans, environmentalists and a fishing guide are speaking out in support of two bills being considered by Oregon lawmakers.
One bill would direct the Environmental Quality Commission to adopt oil-spill prevention and emergency-response planning requirements to railroads that own or operate high hazard train routes. The other would prohibit the Legislature from funding new bulk coal or oil terminals.
Since a train carrying oil derailed in the Columbia River Gorge last summer, causing a fire, concern about contamination of the Columbia River and other sites has grown.
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A Findlay city school official says the district needs to be more aggressive in attracting students to the school system. The Courier reports board President Shane Pochard said Findlay needs to be, “more aggressive as a district as far as how we go after kids, either to keep them or to go get them. And I’m going to use the R-word: We need to recruit.”
Findlay lost a net amount of around 180 students to open enrollment this school year. That also means the district lost state aid for around 180 students.
Pochard said there is no reason for a child to leave the district. He said Findlay excels in fine arts, athletic facilities, and academic offerings.
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Rafael Ochoa passed away Saturday, March 17th at his home in Sonora. Heuton Memorial Chapel are handling the arrangements.
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03/17/2018 Age: 79
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Transfer fees of more than £100 million were on Monday night forecast to soon become commonplace following an analysis of signings made by Europe’s top clubs – which did not even include Neymar’s world-record move to Paris St-Germain.
Financial experts PricewaterhouseCoopers predicted such figures would be the norm before 2025, saying it had tracked every transfer involving the top-20 ranked Uefa teams from 2001 to the current window and the 20 largest deals conducted each season, alongside the progression of club revenues.
PwC said the figures were analysed before Neymar’s £200m move from Barcelona to PSG and that a deal of that size had not been expected for another five-to-seven years.
It said the top-20 clubs had spent, on average, £15m per signing this summer and that the top-20 signings had cost, on average, £35m.
It forecast the average fee for the biggest 20 transfers each season would grow at a compound annual growth rate of nine per cent, reaching £65m by the 2024-25 season.
Two middle school kids -- a boy and girl -- were hit by a vehicle Friday afternoon.
The incident occurred near Sandtown Middle School, which is in the 5400 block of Campbellton Road in Fulton County.
Both students were from Sandtown Middle School, according to a spokesperson with the district.
The unidentified students were taken to the hospital, and at least one had life-threatening injuries, according to a spokesperson with the Fulton County Police Department.
The driver who hit the students remained at the scene, according to authorities.
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The maximum stake for fixed odds betting terminals should be cut to £30 or less, the UK's Gambling Commission has recommended.
Currently people can bet up to £100 every 20 seconds on electronic casino games, such as roulette and blackjack.
The Association of British Bookmakers has claimed that a £30 maximum stake would see 2,100 betting shops closed and 10,000 jobs lost.
Terry White says he lost up to £15,000 per day on fixed odd betting terminals in shops on the high street.
Man charged with armed robbery left wallet behind: Police
An 18-year-old man charged with armed robbery was identified by a wallet left behind at the Gary, Indiana home he alleged burglarized.
Terryante Ashaun Flournoy, of Gary, was charged Wednesday with armed robbery and burglary, according to Gary police.
On Monday, Flournoy and two others entered a home in the 5000 block of Jefferson Street through a bedroom window, police said. Inside, one of them pointed a gun at a teenager who lives at the home and threatened her.
They took items from the home and left, police said. During the robbery, Flournoy dropped his wallet and it was recovered during an investigation. He was located at his home and taken into custody.
Two other suspects are still at large, police said. Anyone with information should call detectives at (212) 881-1210, or the crime tip line at 866-CRIME-GP.
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas legislators who favor balancing the state budget with a big income tax increase are preparing to test fellow lawmakers’ appetite for such a fix.
The state House was planning to debate a bill Wednesday that would boost personal income taxes to raise more than $1 billion over two years, starting in July. The measure would abandon core policies championed by Republican Gov. Sam Brownback.
The measure has bipartisan support but Republicans in the GOP-controlled House are split.
Kansas faces budget shortfalls totaling nearly $1.1 billion through June 2019. The state has experienced persistent financial problems since Republican lawmakers slashed personal income taxes in 2012 and 2013 at Brownback’s urging.
The bill would end an exemption for more than 330,000 farmers and business owners and boost income tax rates.
Cabrera (back, hip) is out of the lineup Monday against the Rangers.
Cabrera will sit out a second straight contest with lower-back and hip soreness, an injury that he picked up late in Saturday's game against the Twins. He had prepared to enter the series finale in a pinch-hitting scenario Sunday, according to Evan Woodbery of MLive.com, but ultimately went unused. That's at least an indication that Cabrera's injury is being viewed as a day-to-day issue, so while John Hicks will pick up another start at first base Monday, it shouldn't be long before Cabrera settles back in at the position.
In Living Color was a ground-breaking sketch comedy show created by Keenen Ivory Wayans. In addition to Keenen, who wrote, produced and starred in the program, Wayan siblings Damon, Kim, Shawn and Marlon had regular roles while oldest brother Dwayne frequently appeared as an extra.
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President Donald Trump meets with North Korean defectors in the Oval Office of the White House, Friday, Feb. 2, 2018, in Washington. Evan Vucci AP Photo
A teen was barricaded in a Hampton home Wednesday afternoon, according to police spokeswoman Ashley Jenrette.
Police were initially called to a domestic assault complaint in the 1400 block of Oakcrest Drive about 2:40 p.m., she said.
A 16-year-old Hampton man was barricaded inside with a knife, she said. Hampton officers communicated with the teen to de-escalate the situation, and the teen finally left the house, she said.
Charges are pending, she said.
March 28 Yungshin Global Holding Corp:
* Says it will use undistributed profit to pay cash dividends of T$ 1.5 per share to shareholders for 2016
* To pay cash dividend of T$ 399.6 million in total
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HUNDREDS of tourists from cruise vessel Celebrity Solistice visited Lautoka on Saturday, adding to the New Year frenzy of business activity in the Sugar City. "This is something very unusual for Lautoka on New Year's Eve, it's a big boost for businesses and a sign of good things to come in the new year," he said.
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The shooting at a Republican baseball practice yesterday was chilling in so many ways—and I instantly realized that some would try to exploit the tragedy.
Mark Osler, formerly of the Baylor Law School faculty, is a professor of law at the University of St. Thomas Law School in Minnesota. He is a former federal prosecutor whose work has confronted the problem of inflexibility in sentencing and corrections.
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– WWE has posted a photo gallery of Jeff Hardy starting rehab after his successful rotator cuff surgery. You can see the gallery here. Hardy underwent the surgery earlier this week and reportedly has a second surgery scheduled for next week.
The synopsis of the gallery reads, “Following a successful surgery to repair a torn right rotator cuff that he sustained during the Six-Pack Challenge on the Sept. 18 edition of Raw, Jeff Hardy begins the long road back to active competition. View detailed photos of The Charismatic Enigma’s tough physical rehab.”
Newcastle fans' hero Alan Shearer has listed Sunderland's support for Bradley Lowery as one of his footballing highlights of the year.
The little boy's story has touched hundreds of thousands of hearts around the world, no more so than here in his native North East where it has seen Newcastle and Sunderland fans set rivalries aside.
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Now former Newcastle captain Shearer has selected Sunderland's support for Bradley and his family among his highlights of the year.
Writing in The Sun, he said: "The five-year-old Sunderland fan has captured the hearts of the nation in his brave battle against neuroblastoma.
"Ahead of the home game against Chelsea, the Black Cats let him warm up with the players, score a penalty then finally lead them out in the arms of Jermain Defoe.
"Despite his heart-breaking illness, he has an infectious smile and Sunderland have helped to make that wider than ever. They have been a class act."
PINKHAM’S GRANT, N.H. (AP) — New Hampshire Fish and Game officials are calling a search for a Massachusetts hiker a waste of time, money and resources after he was found at a luxury hotel.
Officials say 70-year-old Christophe Chamley had a medical condition that added to the sense of urgency when he was reported missing by his wife early Monday.
Rescue teams were brought up to the top of Mount Washington via a snowcat operator and a National Guard helicopter was used to look for Chamley. Hours later, Chamley contacted his wife from the Mount Washington Hotel.
Officials say he told them that he’d sent his wife a message informing her of his plans, but she did not receive it.
Despite Josh Homme’s apology, social media users are furious with his behavior during their latest concert.
Performing in Los Angeles, the Queens of the Stone Age musician kicked a photographer, Chelsea Lauren, in the head as she took pictures of him close to the stage. While he claims that he would never harm anyone intentionally, the whole world can see his move on Instagram. Lauren intends to file a police report, as she was hospitalized, saying her “eyebrow was bruised and her neck was sore.”
Later Homme apologized on Twitter and then posted a video on YouTube where he addresses Chelsea, but it seems that people are even angrier with him now.
WASHINGTON, April 6 A federal judge in Detroit said on Thursday he plans to name former FBI director Robert Mueller to oversee nearly $1 billion in Takata Corp restitution funds as part of a U.S. Justice Department settlement.
In January, Takata agreed to plead guilty to criminal wrongdoing and to pay $1 billion to resolve a federal investigation into its air bag inflators linked to at least 16 deaths worldwide.
As part of the settlement, Takata agreed to establish two independently administered restitution funds: one for $850 million to compensate automakers for recalls, and a $125 million fund for individuals physically injured by Takata's airbags who have not already reached a settlement. (Reporting by David Shepardson; Editing by Sandra Maler)
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Police Department says all patrol officers are now equipped with body cameras.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and police Superintendent Eddie Johnson said Sunday the city reached its goal to provide the cameras to more than 7,000 officers one year earlier than originally planned. They say it’s the largest deployment of the technology in the U.S.
Emanuel says the cameras are “an essential tool” in the city’s efforts to rebuild trust between police and the community. He says they improve transparency and help in investigations and resolving disputes.
The U.S. Justice Department in January issued a scathing report on civil rights abuses by Chicago’s police over the years. An investigation began in 2015 after the release of dashcam video showing an officer shoot a black teenager, Laquan McDonald, 16 times.
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Special election runoff will fill Mississippi House vacancy
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Two candidates are competing in a runoff to fill an empty seat in the Mississippi House of Representatives.
Blake Ferretti of Cleveland and Tracey Rosebud of Tutwiler are on special election ballot in District 30. It includes parts of Bolivar, Quitman, Sunflower and Tallahatchie counties.
Party labels do not appear on ballots in Mississippi special elections
Polls are open 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday.
The winner will serve until January 2020, filling the end of a term started by Democrat Robert Huddleston of Sumner, who had served since 1996. He resigned during the 2018 legislative session to spend more time with his family.
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Nottingham Forest defender Armand Traore has joined Cardiff City on loan for the rest of the season.
It was initially expected the left-back would join the Bluebirds on a free transfer after cancelling his Forest contract by mutual consent.
However, he remains a Forest player officially with 18 months left on his deal at the City Ground.
Speaking of his new loan signing, Cardiff manager Neil Warnock told the club's official website: “I signed Traoré from Arsenal while I was at QPR and I’ve kept an eye on him ever since. He gives us a lot of versatility down the left with his natural left foot.
“We’re delighted he is coming in as part of the squad and I’m sure he’ll be an asset to us.”
Traore has made 19 appearances this season. He is the seventh player to leave the club in the last few days.
Gamers Bay, Cayman’s only e-sports tournament kicks off Saturday (7 October) at the Arts and Recreation Center, with more than 12 hours of gaming and more than $10,000 in prize money up for grabs.
Organizer Lance Jefferson says he hopes Government agencies like the Department of Tourism share their optimism and work together to capitlide on what they say is a great opportunity.
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The first of the new 2017 intake is sworn in.
He is Faisal Rashid, Labour MP for Warrington South, who swears on the Koran.
He follows Conservative MP Scott Mann who, like Sarah Newton earlier, took the oath in Cornish.
The Blues have experienced a poor season under Antonio Conte after an abysmal defence of their Premier League crown.
Chelsea finished fifth, missing out on Champions League football, and made a poor showing in Europe, crashing out to Barcelona 5-1 on aggregate.
And one thing that has been missing has been goals, with the departure of Diego Costa proving pivotal to their season.
Alvaro Morata has come in, but there are reports that the Spaniard is looking to leave after failing to settle.
One star that has been linked with a move to Stamford Bridge is Argentinean Icardi, who has been in terrific form for Inter this year.
When Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf was sworn in as Liberia and Africa's first woman head of state, some eleven years ago, she pledged to set an example for others in her government to follow, starting with the declaration of assets. "I further call on all Presidential aspirants, to consider in their own interest to do the same" - President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf Said Sirleaf on January 6, 2006: "In this respect, I will lead by example.
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Story highlights South Korean intelligence has confirmed the North Korean man was killed with poison
Investigators are awaiting the results of an autopsy of Kim's body
(CNN) Two Asian women are suspected of murdering the half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Malaysia Monday, South Korea's intelligence committee said Wednesday.
Investigators are awaiting the results of an autopsy on the body of Kim Jong Nam, who died soon after being attacked at Malaysia's Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA).
Kim is believed to have been poisoned, South Korea's National Assembly Intelligence Committee Chairman Lee Cheol Woo told a press briefing Wednesday.
Lee did not say how Kim was poisoned or how South Korea obtained the information.
Kim was boarding a flight to the island of Macau, a Chinese territory, to visit his family when he was attacked, Lee said.
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New National Lead Centre Coach at Loughborough Mel Marshall tells BBC East Midlands Today she is happy to avoid the limelight as she looks to help drive British Swimming towards Tokyo 2020.
Yerevan /Mediamax/. Acting Prime Minister of Armenia Karen Karapetyan has stated today that the government has an open agenda for the negotiations with Nikol Pashinyan.
He has made that statement at the meeting with the heads of accredited ambassadors and international organizations with diplomatic status in Armenia.
Politics | 2018-04-23 20:20:02 Pashinyan: Parliament should elect “people’s candidate” for PM
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (AP) - Authorities say a couple has been found dead in an apparent murder-suicide at a home near Bowling Green.
Kentucky State Police say in a statement that officers arriving to the home early Sunday heard gunshots coming from inside.
They then found 33-year-old Tabitha L. Neighbors with a gunshot wound in a bedroom and 38-year-old Joseph A. Neighbors with what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound in a bathroom.
Both were pronounced dead at the scene. Autopsies are scheduled.
WAVE-TV reports that police say four children, all under 13 years old, were inside the home at the time. They weren't hurt and are now staying with family members.
State police spokesman Trooper B.J. Eaton says it was not immediately clear whether alcohol and drugs were involved.
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(KRON) Yosemite National Park’s firewall is glowing.
Horsetail Falls glows during February when the sun hits the wall at just the right angle.
The spectacular show happens at sunset for just a few days each year. The firewall only lasts some days for just a few seconds.
To celebrate National Nurses Week, our Nurses Breakfast returns Monday, May 7th! We are so appreciative of our local nurses and how incredibly hard you work for our community, so we're inviting all you third shifters to kick back & relax with us as a small token of our gratitude!
There will be a $6.99 breakfast buffet with pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, biscuits, gravy, fruit and yogurt. We'll also have happy hour drink specials + live music (artist TBA)! Spread the word, come in your scrubs & bring your friends.
GWENT Police are appealing for information following the theft of a trailer used to transport a piano from outside a property on William Street near Cwm.
The theft took place between 10pm on Monday, January 29 and 10am on Tuesday, January 30.
The stolen trailer is white and has a distinctive sign on the side which reads “Cwm Male Choir - Cor Meibion Cwm" - and "he coalfields regeneration trust".
The trailer also contained a piano case, piano stool and music stand.
Anyone with information about the theft is asked to call 101 quoting log 123 30/01/18, or the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or through their website Crimestoppers-uk.org.
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… is from page 328 of the 1991 Robert Schalkenbach Foundation edition of Henry George‘s 1886 volume, Protection or Free Trade:
Fortifications and navies and standing armies not merely suit the protectionist purpose in requiring a constant expenditure, and developing a class who look on warlike expenditures as conducive to their own profit and importance, but they are of a piece with a theory that teaches us that our interests are antagonistic to those of other nations.
DBx: Hoping against hope, and with every fiber in my body, that in 2017 the forces of free trade and peace make significant advances on those of nationalism.
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AMSTERDAM, March 31 Dutch authorities said on Friday they had left Swiss authorities out of a tax fraud investigation stemming from secret Swiss bank accounts because no Swiss citizens were suspects.
Earlier, Swiss authorities protested angrily that they were not involved in the investigation into suspected tax evasion led by the Netherlands and including Britain, France, Germany and Australia, as well as Eurojust, the European Union's judicial coordination agency.
The Netherland's office for financial crimes prosecution (FIOD) said that, although it had received information about 50,000 secret accounts at a Swiss bank, "we received no information about Swiss residents".
"If the Swiss authorities wish to receive information on the investigation, we, the other countries involved and Eurojust, are always willing to discuss (that) with them," the FIOD said in a statement. (Reporting by Toby Sterling; Editing by Gareth Jones)
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(KRON) Authorities say they still don’t have a clear motive for the Las Vegas shooting rampage.
Undersheriff Kevin C. McMahill provided an update on the investigation Friday.
He says authorities have looked at gunman Stephen Paddock’s personal life, political affiliation, economic situation and any potential radicalization.
McMahill says authorities are aware the Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for the attack, but so far there is no evidence that it had a role.
He says authorities will continue to investigate those areas as well as look into leads and tips that come in.
Paddock unleased gunfire Sunday from the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay hotel casino on the Las Vegas Strip, killing dozens and injuring nearly 500 people. He killed himself as police closed in.
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John Bryan’s 46 led the Commanders over nine holes while Skyler Pirtle put in a 54, Mitch Pelham 55 and Corbin Alexander 64. Spencer Sorce’s 70 didn’t count toward the team score.
In the girls’ match, Friendship’s Julianna Roath fired a 52, losing by one stroke.
Blood Orange's genre-defying 2016 album Freetown Sound was an exquisite, tender exploration of race, love, and gender. Since then, Dev Hynes has released a number of songs, including two last month titled "Christopher & 6th" and "June 12th," and another in September titled "Bowery LDN Edit 6 15 September." Yesterday, he shared a clip of new music via Instagram:
The clip, which is short and teases a distorted electronic sound, is accompanied with the caption, "Be right back. Thanks for your patience. #BloodOrange2018."
In October, Hynes said at The New Yorker Festival that his new album is "78% done." He also said that it would explore his racialized experience growing up in Essex County, England, and that it would be "a little dark."
Check out our interview with Dev Hynes here.
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Emir of Kuwait Shiekh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Sabah sent a cable to Egypt's President Abdel Fattah El Sisi greeting him over the 44th anniversary of October 6 victory.
The Emir praised Egypt's martyrs who sacrificed their lives to free Egyptian lands in the war that witnessed the Kuwaiti and Egyptian blood mixed together, exemplifying the deeply rooted bonds between the two nations.
Also, Kuwait's Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah both sent similar cables.
Brooke Sinning had 14 points and three assists to lead Pine Island in scoring, while Eliza Warneke finished with 11 points, nine rebounds and four steals.
The Panthers (16-8) wrap up the regular season with a trip to Stewartville on Tuesday and ahome game against Rochester Lourdes on Thursday.
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Liverpool FC will launch its assault on a place in the UEFA Champions League final from its own fortress.
The Reds will host AS Roma on Tuesday at Anfield in the first leg of their Champions League semifinal series. The matchup represents just the sixth competitive meeting between the teams, who famously faced off in the 1984 European Cup final, which Liverpool won on penalty kicks.
Mohamed Salah’s reunion with Roma is one of the major subplots of the semifinal. The Egyptian forward joined Liverpool from Roma last summer after two seasons with the Italian club and went on to become England’s Player of the Year, as voted by his professional peers.
FOX Sports 1 will air an English-language broadcast of Liverpool vs. Roma in the United States. ESPN Deportes will broadcast the game to U.S. viewers in Spanish. Here’s how to watch the game online.
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BERLIN (AP) - A group of city counselors in Munich say they want the southern German city's main train station to have a landing pad for flying taxis.
Five city council members from the Christian Social Union party submitted a motion Wednesday calling on rail company Deutsche Bahn to consider the space needed for flying taxis in its plans for a future redesign of the station.
In their motion, they write that "it is to be expected that within a few years technology will have advanced so far that flying taxis can be used to transport people."
The party, which has a majority across Bavaria but is in opposition in the state capital's assembly, has recently been championing the idea of flying taxis as a future means of travel.
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BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany strongly condemned attacks on Israel at the Gaza border, the most intense flare-up of hostilities between Palestinian militants and Israel since 2014, before Chancellor Angela Merkel meets Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel attends the weekly cabinet meeting in Berlin, Germany May 30, 2018. REUTERS/Axel Schmidt
“The German government strongly condemns the bombardment of Israeli territory ... from the Gaza strip. The massive attacks on Israel are totally unacceptable,” said a foreign ministry spokesman on Wednesday.
“Israel has the right to defend its security and borders and to react appropriately to attacks,” the spokesman added.
The government has permitted export of 8,424 tonne raw sugar under its tariff-rate quota (TRQ) to the US, S, which enables shipments to enjoy relatively low tariff.
TRQ is a quota for a volume of exports that enter the US at relatively low tariffs. After the quota is reached, a higher tariff applies on additional imports.
"The quantity of raw sugar (8,424 tonnes) to be exported to USA under TRQ up to September 30, 2017 has been notified," Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) said in a public notice.
India enjoys duty-free sugar exports to the US for up to 10,000 tonnes annually under preferential quota arrangement.
India, the world's second biggest producer and the largest consumer of sugar, has a preferential quota arrangement for sugar export with the European Union as well.
The country had exported 1.1 million tonnes of sugar in the 2014-15 marketing year (October-September).
Sugar production is estimated to decline to about 25 MT in 2015-16 marketing year, from 28.3 MT in the previous year.
The War on Drugs are a band steeped in Americana sounds, so it makes sense they’d join the chorus of artists who’ve performed in-concert covers to pay tribute to Tom Petty. The band picked “Time To Move On,” a cut from Petty’s 1994 effort Wildflowers. Watch the War on Drugs’ cover, performed at last night’s stop at the Greek in Los Angeles, below. Fleet Foxes, Wilco, and Against Me! are a few of the other acts who also performed tributes over the past week.
OKLAHOMA CITY — Police recovered ammunition among other items from the home of a man who shot and wounded patrons inside an Oklahoma restaurant last week.
The warrant to search the apartment of 28-year-old Alexander Tilghman was issued just more than four hours after police say Tilghman wounded three people about 6:30 p.m. last Thursday at Louie’s On The Lake. A fourth person fell and broke his arm in the chaos after the shooting before Tilghman was fatally shot by two civilians.
The warrant filed Tuesday says 9 millimeter ammunition, notebook writings, a computer, a laptop and cellphones were taken from the apartment.
Police have not said what type of handgun was used by Tilghman, who was certified as an armed security guard.
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Crisco decided, after seeing Will Smith talk about it, it was time to call a Circle of Safety. It may not have gone the way he wanted….
He thought he was doing the right thing, but now he’s the one in trouble.
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No Settlement Reached Between State And Native Americans Over Voting Laws
North Dakota Secretary of State Al Jaeger says the closed-door meeting was unsuccessful
BISMARCK, N.D. — North Dakota has failed to reach a settlement with a group of Native Americans over voter identification laws.
Secretary of State Al Jaeger says the closed-door meeting Tuesday was unsuccessful, but “discussions may continue.”
U.S. District Judge Daniel Hovland criticized the state for raising a “litany of embellished concerns” about people taking advantage of his ruling that expands the proof of identity Native Americans can use for elections.
The state has appealed the ruling but Hovland had suggested the parties negotiate a settlement.
A lawyer for tribal members says “the ball is in the state’s court.”
SALINAS, Calif. (AP) — A jury in Northern California found a 20-year-old man guilty in the torture, starving and beating of two children whose bodies were found in a storage unit.
KSBW-TV reports a jury on Monday found Gustavo Curiel guilty in the 2015 killings of 7-year-old Shaun Tara and his 3-year-old sister, Delylah Tara. The jury also found him guilty of torturing their older sister in their Salinas apartment.
Curiel’s former girlfriend and the children’s aunt, 42-year-old Tami Huntsman, pleaded guilty in February to two counts of murder.
Police in Plumas County found their sister, who was 9 at the time, injured in the backseat of an SUV in December 2015.
The child told investigators that Huntsman and Curiel killed her younger siblings on Thanksgiving after she was caught stealing a bagel.
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Fans of The Hits might have noticed a big difference to the station’s morning line-up lately.
That is because The Hits hosts Sarah Gandy and Sam Wallace are living it up in Fiji - and they didn't take their co-host Toni Street with them.
The duo flew out to the Pacific island last night along with the winners of their Sort Yourself Out For Fiji competition.
They've been broadcasting from the Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa where it happens to be 24 degrees.
However, as Toni was still recovering from her acute liver failure she had to stay home in freezing New Zealand, where it's closer to 4 degrees!
On Instagram Toni jokingly wrote: "I'm faking my happiness" for her co-hosts.
This story has been posted here with permission from The Hits.
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Tropical Smoothie Cafe, 777 Townpark Lane in Kennesaw, is kicking off summer by celebrating National Flip Flop Day on Friday.
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Force India co-owner Vijay Mallya has been arrested in London, according to the Metropolitan Police.
A brief statement issued by the Metropolitan Police this morning read:
"Officers from the Metropolitan Police's Extradition Unit have this morning, Tuesday 18 April arrested a man on an extradition warrant.
Vijay Mallya, 61 (18/12/1955), was arrested on behalf of the Indian authorities in relation to accusations of fraud.
He was arrested after attending a central London police station, and will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court later today, 18 April."
Authorities in India have been seeking Mallya's extradition for some time, the billionaire facing numerous charges of financial irregularity at, the now defunct, Kingfisher Airline.
While he denies any wrongdoing, Mallya is claimed to owe banks around £600m ($1bn).
Due to his situation, Mallya has made few appearances in the F1 paddock in recent years, usually only attending the British and Monaco events.
Prince Dmitri Romanov, the oldest living relative of Nicholas II, the last Russian tsar, died aged 90 on New Year’s Eve after struggling with failing health.
Following his passing, Russian PM Dmitri Medvedev was quick to offer his official condolences on behalf of the Russian government.
“He was one of our most outstanding compatriots and, as the oldest in his family, he was by right the head of the Romanov Family Association,” Medvedev said.
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Colleen Kane writes Carlos Rodon's recovery from bursitis in his left elbow is going slow but positive. The White Sox will re-evaluate him on April 21. The Chicago White Sox have had a good start to the season and it's been without starting pitcher Carlos Rodon .
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April 20 S&P Global Ratings:
* Says City Colleges Of Chicago, Il GO debt rating lowered to 'BBB' on weaker finances, state budget impasse; on watch neg
* Says lowered rating four notches on Cook County Community College District No. 508, Ill.'s outstanding unlimited-tax GO bonds
* Says City Colleges Of Chicago GO debt rating downgrade reflects substantially weakened unrestricted net assets, operating deficits leading to negative fund balance
* Says City Colleges Of Chicago GO debt rating downgrade also reflects liquidity pressure caused in part by reduced and unreliable state funding Source text: bit.ly/2orFkC6
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Lady Gaga has announced she is cancelling 10 dates of her world tour because she's unwell.
Shows in London and Manchester are among those that have been cancelled.
In a message to her fans, Lady Gaga apologised and said she was "devastated" but needed to put "myself and my well-being" first.
She has fibromyalgia, a condition which can cause pain all over the body.
Anyone who has bought tickets for the cancelled shows can apply for a refund from 6 February, her message said.
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March 31 Lepu Medical Technology Beijing Co Ltd :
* Says it plans to pay cash div 0.98 yuan per 10 shares for FY 2016
* Says co's Beijing medical tech unit and Beijing tech unit plan to buy 100 percent stake in a Beijing bio-tech firm for up to 150 million yuan
* Co will indirectly own 100 percent stake in the bio-tech firm via units
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He was born April 11, 1955, in St. Paul, Minn., to Ralph P. and Barbara Mickow. He married Mary Coyne Jan. 12, 1980, in Princeton.
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LAKE DELTON (WKOW) -- A Sauk County Sheriff's official tells 27 News a Lake Delton firefighter was hit by a car while tending to an accident on the interstate near the Dells.
The sheriff's office says the firefighter was hit on I-90 near mile marker 92. They say injuries are unknown, but it is "not a fatal".
Emergency crews are also working on multiple accidents in the area, one of them is confirmed a fatal.
27 News has a crew on the way and will update this story as soon as more information becomes available.
The annual Amateur Photographer of the Year competition is now open for entries, with more than £10,000 worth of Sigma lenses and cameras to give a away.
The contest, run by Amateur Photography magazine, the world’s oldest photo publication, consists of eight rounds. Entrants are scored and entered into a league table, and at the end of the year the overall winner will receive £2,000 worth of Sigma gear.
To enter, create an account on Photocrowd.com, which is hosting the APOY competition online for the first time. Your first entry is free, and additional image bundles are available to purchase.
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Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl expected to plead guilty to desertion and misbehavior before the enemy, according to a breaking news alert from the Associate Press.
The AP claims two sources -who they did not name- said the Idaho native will submit the plea later this month and sentencing will start on Oct. 23.
Bergdahl deserted his Afghanistan post in 2009 at the age of 23 while serving in a U.S. Army infantry battalion. He was held captive by the Taliban for about five years.
Chinese President Xi Jinping is displayed on a big screen as he delivers a speech at the closing session of the annual National People's Congress in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, Tuesday, March 20, 2018. Ng Han Guan AP Photo
Bhubaneswar: Ranjan Kumar Mohapatra has joined as Executive Director (West Bengal State Office-WBSO) Indian Oil Corporation Limited (Marketing Division), Kolkata.
Mohapatra is an accomplished engineer and administrator, who had joined Indian Oil in 1987 and has worked in various functions across different in India and abroad. He was the CEO of Indain Oil (Mauritius) Limited (IOML) a wholly owned subsidiary of Indian Oil Corporation Limited before joining the Kolkata office in 2015. He will continue to be the State Level Coordinator (SLC) for all Public Sector Unit Oil Companies in West Bengal.
An Arizona man who sold ammunition to gunman in the mass shooting at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas is being charged for illegally manufacturing armor-piercing bullets.
Douglas Haig faces a charge of manufacturing and selling armor-piercing ammunition while not being licensed to do so.
Haig said in a press conference Friday that Las Vegas shooter Stephen Paddock didn't raise suspicions that he planned to commit any crimes.
Haig met Stephen Paddock at a Phoenix gun show in the weeks before the Oct. 1 shooting at the Las Vegas Route 91 Country Music Festival that killed 58 people.
The sale was later completed at Haig's home in the Phoenix suburb of Mesa.
Haig was named as a "person of interest" in the investigation.
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A MAN has been taken to hospital after attempting to take his life earlier this evening.
All three emergency services were called to the car park by Southsea Model Village at 6.15pm after reports of a failed suicide attempt.
Eastney Esplanade was closed for an hour while the emergency services attended the incident.
A spokesman from Southsea Fire Station said: ‘The male had made an attempt on his life, and was treated at the scene by the ambulance crew.
‘He has since been taken to hospital.’
The man’s current situation is unknown at this time.
Mayor Kasim Reed will be handing out medals to winning teams at the 3rd annual Atlanta Soccer Festival kick off October 7.
More than 500 people are expected to attend the event held at Georgia State University's Football Practice Field from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The festival features free pickup games and clinics by Soccer in the Streets, an organization that empowers under served youth through sports-based training, character development, mentoring and employ ability programs.
City employees from more than 16 agencies will participate in the soccer games. The goal is to increase trust and positive rapport of culturally diverse communities in a family setting.
Atlanta residents, visitors and community organizations who attended last year's event came for various neighborhoods across the city with more than 19 different languages spoken.
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Businesses in the UK are facing higher digital ransom demands from criminals than ever before, with demands now reaching as high as £100,000 and £200,000.
Ransomware attacks use computer viruses to lock networks and digital files in order to stop businesses from functioning properly. Criminals then send demands for payment in order to unlock the files or computers.
Criminals are now demanding higher figures than ever before, according to cyber insurance provider Graeme Newman of CFC Underwriting.
Mr Newman told The Register that his company has seen ransom demands sent to British businesses reach as high as £100,000 and £200,000. Mr Newman said there is “a current trend of increasingly targeted...
BERLIN German Chancellor Angela Merkel issued a joint statement on Monday with leaders of top international economic organizations saying they wanted to strengthen the global trade system in the face of protectionism.
Merkel joined the heads of the International Monetary Fund, World Bank, World Trade Organization, OECD and the International Labor Organization in calling open markets and free trade necessary for economic growth.
They also said stressed the importance of fighting climate change and protecting resources.
Earlier on Monday, the IMF, WTO and World Bank presented a report in Berlin entitled "Making Trade an Engine of Growth for All". They said the role of trade as a driver of global growth is threatened by a slowdown in trade reform since the early 2000s and a rise in protectionism after the financial crisis.
(Reporting by Gernot Heller; Writing by Erik Kirschbaum; Editing by Paul Carrel)
The new attraction has hit Western New York just in time for summer but could Ice Bumper Cars be coming to Central New York next? The Executive Director Shelley Unocic came up with the idea to add another dimension to the CFCU Arena after seeing a video of them at the Delaware State Fair recently.
Next time you are near Lockport in Western New York check out Cornerstone CFCU Arena and ice bumper cars. Each car is powered by an electric motor that turns the two wheels under each car. Additionally, there is a large PVC air tube that wraps the metal frame and provides some cushion.
Riders can use two joysticks to the left and right of the driver's seat to steer the car forward and backward, and left and right. If you move the sticks in opposite directions you'll spin the car. Let go of the sticks and the car comes to a complete stop.
JAZZ vocalist and wedding singer Claire Walters said she drank two glasses of wine at a wedding when police stopped her while driving home.
Unluckily she was just over the legal alcohol limit and was handed a drink-driving offence.
This week, Walters went before Ipswich Magistrates Court to make an application for a work licence to get to her gigs.
Walters, 31, from Karalee, pleaded guilty to drink driving (0.056) at Coulson on Friday, May 4.
Prosecutor Sergeant Paul Caldwell said police intercepted her white Hyundai i30 on Ipswich-Boonah Rd.
In Walters' successful application before Magistrate Andy Cridland, she said she performed as FrankySmart' and needed a licence to attend her gigs.
She said she was often in Brisbane until 2am and performed at wedding gigs as far south as Byron Bay, with rehearsals at the Gold Coast.
She was fined $350 and disqualified for two months.
Mr Cridland granted her a restricted licence for work only.
He said it was not to be used to go fishing or shopping.
1 / "The Martian" author Andy Weir returned with a second tale about life in space.
Weir's second novel, "Artemis," is centered around Jazz Bashara, a feisty Saudi Arabian who moved to the first city on the moon when she was a little girl.
In the book, she's swept up in a high-stakes heist on the aluminum colony she calls home. Weir says he wanted this story to be a little different from his first hit.
"'The Martian' was a survival story," Weir told Business Insider, "and I didn't want to just write another one; I wanted a unique story. I love crime novels and I love crime stories, I like heist and caper kind of stories and I thought, 'Hey, why not do a caper on the moon?'"
Check out Weir's interview with Business Insider about the new book, in which he reveals why he'd never make it to the moon.
You see rappers in music videos drinking it. You see models on Instagram popping bottles of it in the club. You see celebrities toasting with it on yachts. Verve Clicquot Champagne is what success tastes like, which also happens to taste like musky orchard fruits with dried fig, smokey pear and nectarine. Cheers!
Koskinen Says IRS Lacked Viable Alternatives to Equifax
In response to an October 3 letter from Rep. Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., IRS Commissioner John Koskinen offered further information regarding the IRS's decision to award an identity protection services contract to hacked credit agency Equifax, noting that the alternative to signing a contract with Equifax was shutting down all online access to taxpayer accounts.
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Teresa & Joe Giudice Your Old Crib's Not Bad Juju ... But It's Still Gotta Go
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Teresa and Joe Giudice's rap sheet with the feds has nothing to do with their old Jersey Shore crib getting torn down -- it has everything to do with turning a quick profit.
We're told the new homeowners plan to tear down the home and sell the lot ... which they bought last August for $127k.
You'd think the new owners were superstitious about the house, since the previous owners both landed in the big house. But, we're told they actually had no idea who had previously owned the house when they bought it off the bank.
The Giudices bought the home for $347k in 2005. The bank foreclosed on it and put it up for auction last year but there were no bidders. The bank bought it back for $100.
Crews are working to clean up the Dalhart Municipal Airport after severe winds caused massive damage.
Winds reaching up to 78 miles per hour blasted the airport, destroying one hangar and several planes.
Remaining hangars received some damage to the walls and doors, and debris covered the runways.
As of this evening, all debris has been cleared off the runway and the airport is now operational.
The National Weather Service has stated that peak winds reached 100 to 110 miles per hour.
The event has been ruled as a significant downburst wind event.
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PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Two reserve players have been dismissed from the No. 11 Washington State football team.
The Spokesman-Review (http://bit.ly/2xY9bdn ) reported Friday that Zaire Webb and Anthony White Jr. were dismissed after they were arrested for alleged theft from a store on Wednesday night.
Webb is a freshman defensive back and White Jr. is a freshman wide receiver.
Stealing is one of three violations that automatically get a player dismissed from coach Mike Leach’s football team. Assaulting a woman and smoking marijuana also result in dismissal.
Webb has registered one tackle in five games this season as a defensive back. White Jr. hasn’t appeared in a game this season and likely would’ve redshirted.
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A-THREE-YEAR old baby boy fell into a pit and drowned while his mother was allegedly indulging in sex inside her boyfriend's house in Bulawayo.
Police on Monday rescued the couple as Cowdray Park residents were baying for their blood.
An angry mob that was accusing the couple of being irresponsible had gathered around 6pm, demanding "justice."
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A 19-year-old Palestinian man shot and critically injured by an Israeli soldier earlier Saturday in the north of the West Bank has died in hospital.
The man was shot in the head and critically wounded before he was pronounced dead at a hospital in the northern West Bank city of Jenin, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health.
The Israeli army had carried out a military campaign in the Jenin area all day Saturday seeking to arrest Palestinians reportedly involved in killing an Israeli settler last month.
An Israeli military spokesman confirmed the campaign in the Jenin area and said that the army arrested a number of suspected Palestinians and took them in for questioning.
The Palestinian Red Crescent said that two other Palestinians were injured by live bullets. Six protesters were hit by rubber bullets and 12 suffered from tear gas inhalation.
Eight required hospitalization, the Red Crescent said.
YEREVAN, MARCH 20, ARMENPRESS. Armenia’s minister of transport, communication and information technologies Vahan Martirosyan received the delegation led by Ding Chengguo – Vice President of the Powerchina International Group Limited, the ministry told Armenpress.
The minister introduced his observations on the Sinohydro Corporation included in the Powerchina International Group Limited which carries out the construction of Talin-Lanjik, Lanjik-Gyumri sections of the North-South transportation corridor investment program.
Minister Martirosyan also touched upon the agreements reached during the previous meetings, their full and timely implementation, as well as highlighted the importance of this road.
Ding Chengguo assured that the company has all capacities to implement the construction works of the road within the frames of obligations assumed.
During the meeting a number of technical issues relating to the road construction were discussed.
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A crash in Gresham is causing MAX delays.
The crash, which didn't involve a MAX train or other TriMet vehicle, happened at Burnside Street and Southeast 197th Avenue, TriMet tweeted. Travelers should expect delays of up to about a half-hour on Blue, Green, Orange and Yellow line trains through 7:30 a.m.
Update 2: Shuttle buses serving some trips between Gateway Transit Center and Cleveland Ave and between Gateway and Clackamas Town Center. -- TriMet (@trimet) August 14, 2017
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Shuttle buses will serve Portland Streetcar stops on the city's east side Monday because of work on the Broadway Bridge. View more details on the Portland Streetcar's website.
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LONDON (AP) — Britain's key piece of Brexit legislation is starting a new battle in Parliament, as the government downplays a leaked internal document saying leaving the European Union will hurt the U.K. economy.
The House of Lords on Tuesday began scrutinizing the EU Withdrawal Bill, which is designed to convert thousands of EU laws into British statutes when the U.K. leaves the bloc in March 2019. Without it, Britain could face a legal black hole after Brexit.
A majority of members of Parliament's unelected upper house oppose Brexit, and will try to amend the legislation.
Meanwhile, an assessment prepared for the government and leaked to news site BuzzFeed forecasts that Brexit will leave the economy between 2 percent and 8 percent worse off, depending what trade deal Britain strikes with the EU.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) - The Florida Supreme Court is refusing to block the state's first execution after a hiatus of more than 18 months.
The court on Monday ruled 6-1 that the state can go ahead with the scheduled Aug. 24 execution of Mark Asay.
Asay, 53, was originally scheduled to be executed in March 2016, for the 1987 murders of Robert Lee Booker and Robert McDowell in Jacksonville.
The execution was put on hold after the U.S. Supreme Court found the state's death penalty sentencing law unconstitutional.
The Legislature has since twice changed the law, most recently this year when it required a unanimous jury recommendation for the death penalty.
Justices rejected several arguments that Asay made to block his execution, including his questioning of a new drug the state plans to use for lethal injection.
Authorities: 2-year-old child accidentally run over, dies
CLAM UNION TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — Authorities say a 2-year-old child has died after being accidentally run over by a vehicle driven by a family member in Michigan's northern Lower Peninsula.
The child was struck Monday in Missaukee County's Clam Union Township, about 165 miles (266 kilometers) northwest of Detroit. The sheriff's department says the child was pronounced dead at the scene near Falmouth Dam. The child's name wasn't immediately released.
The death was under investigation Tuesday.
CHICAGO — Chicago got hit with a blast of winter Monday evening as a fast moving snow storm dumped several inches in some parts of the area.
The snow came down quickly in the Chicago suburbs, just as the evening rush hour was getting heavy.
In far north suburban Round Lake, Ill., they saw three inches of snow.
Drivers were urged to slow down and give themselves extra travel time in the heavy wet snow.
For the latest weather updates, visit wgntv.com/weather.
The following was taped on Monday from Columbus.
4/17 WWE Main Event taping results:
* Titus O’Neil def. Curtis Axel
* Tony Nese and Ariya Daivari def. Gran Metalik and Lince Dorado
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A Tennessee man who was convicted of planning an attack on a New York mosque has been sentenced to nearly 20 years in federal prison.
WTVC-TV in Chattanooga reports a judge sentenced 65-year-old Robert Doggart of Signal Mountain to 235 months on Wednesday.
He was convicted in February of solicitation to commit a civil rights violation and solicitation to commit arson of a building. A judge threw out two other guilty verdicts for threats in interstate commerce.
Doggart was convicted of recruiting about 10 people to attack a Muslim community called Islamberg. But the judge wrote that Doggart did not make "true threats" because he did not personally intimidate the community's residents.
Doggart ran for Congress in 2014 in East Tennessee and finished with 6 percent of the vote.
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The Bartlesville City Council heard a recommendation from building official Larry Silver regarding the fate of a building owned by the Nehemiah Community Corporation at 504 Cherokee Avenue Monday night. It appeared as though Silver's written recommendation to the council may have been to deny the appeal on the demolition order when Silver stepped to the lecturn.
After hearing Silver's evaluation of Arlando Parker's plan to rehabilitate the building the council voted unanimously to allow Parker and the Nehmiah Corporation a total of 6 months to achieve a certificate of occupancy provided the exterior of the structure was repaired in accordance with Parker's plan. The council ordered that the clock start when all city building permits were issued. Work is expected to begin with a week.
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* Synutra International Inc - parties currently expect to complete merger in May 2017
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The election of leaders of Makerere University Academic Staff Association is underway at the institution’s Kampala main campus.
Mr Micheal Byaruhanga, the general secretary of MUASA electoral commission says there are 11 polling stations in all the colleges within the university.
He says that elections strictly end at 1pm and counting and filling of declaration forms will commence before announcing the winner at staff canteen where the tally centre is.
Morris is expected to miss extended time while working on a solution for a nagging left knee injury, Shams Charania of Yahoo! Sports reports.
Morris has tried to play through the injury recently, but will now look for a long-term solution to alleviate the discomfort. According to Steve Bulpett of the Boston Herald, Morris himself indicated that he could miss a couple of weeks, which at least gives some sort of expectation for how long he'll be sidelined. With that said, Morris should be out until late December at the earliest, which means more minutes for guys like Aron Baynes, Daniel Theis and Semi Ojeleye in the meantime.
A frost warning, the first in two years, was issued by the Hong Kong Observatory on Saturday night as the city shivered in the grip of a cold spell.
Forecasters warned that ground frost was “likely” to occur early on Sunday morning in the northern part of the New Territories.
The last frost warning was on February 7, 2016, and lasted 13 hours.
In that year, enthusiasts called “frost chasers” went on hunts for snowlike conditions on Hong Kong’s highest peak, Tai Mo Shan. Some 100 snow-hungry trekkers were stranded, prompting a major rescue effort.
In January 2016, at least 300 firefighters and eight helicopters were dispatched to high ground as slippery conditions and hypothermia-inducing conditions at 957 metres (3,140 feet) posed a danger to trekkers.
At present, a cold weather warning issued by the Observatory has been in force since Monday.
Warmer conditions are expected by early next week.
The Road Commission for Oakland County has announced a resurfacing project scheduled to begin on South Boulevard in Rochester Hills and Troy, from Crooks to Livernois, and from John R. to Dequindre.
The road will remain open in both directions, with flaggers directing traffic.
The John R-to-Dequindre section of the road is set to be resurfaced first, with the Crooks-to-Livernois project expected to begin July 6.
Property owners along the work zone are asked to mark lawn sprinkler heads, and to remove any landscaping along South Boulevard in the construction areas.
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – A Cheyenne County man pleaded guilty to producing child pornography.
U.S. attorney Tom Beall said Brett Nolan Cico, 31, of St. Francis pleaded guilty as charged to three counts of producing child pornography and three counts of sexual exploitation of a minor while registered as a sex offender.
Two of the victims were 14 years old and the other victim was 15 years old.
Sentencing for Cico is set for Sept. 11. He faces a penalty of not less than 15 years and not more than 30 years on each production count and 10 consecutive years on the other counts.
The Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter opened up their nature walks for the summer Saturday morning, April 15, 2017. The walks are weekly on Saturday mornings beginning at 8:30 a.m. Sharyn Jones looks out across the Swaner Preserve from the boardwalk with her son, Tenneson Klein, 8, as he points out a pair of cranes Saturday morning, April 15, 2017.
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The Iowa DNR is investigation a shooting, after a New Market man was shot by another hunter who mistook him for a deer.
It happened yesterday, just north of New Market. Justin Scroggie was hunting with Brooks Lambert, when they tried locating an injured deer in a tall field. That's when Lambert mistakenly shot Scroggie in the left forearm. He was airlifted to University of Nebraska Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries.
The DNR reminds hunters to not shoot at any movement without always properly identifying the target.
May 2 The Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday approved a request to list and trade quadruple-leveraged exchange-traded funds, marking a first for the growing market for such funds in the United States.
The request to list ForceShares Daily 4X US Market Futures Long Fund and ForceShares Daily 4X US Market Futures Short Fund was filed by Intercontinental Exchange Inc's NYSE Arca exchange.
One of the funds is designed to deliver 400 percent of the daily performance of S&P 500 stock index futures, while another fund will aim to deliver four times the inverse of that benchmark. (Reporting by Trevor Hunnicutt in New York; Editing by Leslie Adler)
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A Missouri House committee is to hold its first hearing of a special session focused on whether to try to impeach Gov. Eric Greitens.
LONDON/FRANKFURT, March 29 The European Commission has decided against imposing duties on hot-rolled steel from Brazil, Iran, Russia, Serbia and Ukraine for now, but could still find they have breached rules on unfair competition, two industry sources said on Wednesday.
The European Commission had no immediate comment.
The EU executive has a deadline of April 7 to announce whether it is imposing provisional duties on the steel after complaints it is being sold into Europe at unfairly low prices that make it hard for EU manufacturers to compete.
The sources, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the Commission had decided against provisional duties, but that is only one step. (Reporting by Barbara Lewis and Georgina Prodhan; editing by Alexander Smith)
NOAH “Navigation for the Future 2018 – Day 9” Results – February 2, 2018 – Tokyo, Japan
1. YO-HEY defeated Jyunta Miyawaki
2. Daisuke Harada and Tadasuke defeated Hajime Ohara and Masao Inoue
3. Go Shiozaki and Atsushi Kotoge defeated Cody Hall and Jay Bradley
4. GHC Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship Prelude
Yoshinari Ogawa, Minoru Tanaka, and Seiya Morohashi defeated Taiji Ishimori, Hi69, and LEONA
5. Katsuhiko Nakajima and Masa Kitamiya defeated Takashi Sugiura and Akitoshi Saito
6. #1 Contender’s (GHC Junior Heavyweight Championship) Match
HAYATA defeated Hitoshi Kumano
7. Naomichi Marufuji defeated Kaito Kiyomiya
8. GHC Tag Team Championship Match
Mohammed Yone and Quiet Storm (c) defeated Maybach Taniguchi and Mitsuya Nagai
9. GHC Heavyweight Championship Match
Kenou (c) defeated Yuko Miyamoto
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HAMILTON, Ohio (AP) - A state lawmaker facing a felony firearms charge in southwestern Ohio has been released under $2,500 bond.
Republican Rep. Wes Retherford, of Hamilton, is charged with driving under the influence and improper handling of a firearm in a vehicle.
The Butler County sheriff says Retherford was arrested early Sunday after police responded to a report of a man passed out behind the wheel at a McDonald's restaurant drive-thru. The sheriff's office says a loaded handgun was found on a vehicle seat.
Retherford's attorney said Monday that he was no threat to flee, had substantial ties to the community, and no criminal record that he knew of. Retherford kept his head down while appearing via video at the hearing.
He just began his third two-year term at the Statehouse.
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Police and emergency personnel responded this morning to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in New York to investigate reports of an "explosion."
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While automakers worldwide are racing to produce electric vehicles (EVs), battery metals continue to climb as both lithium and cobalt see ever-increasing demand. The forecasted under-supply of battery metals is further complicated by conflict-ridden Congo, which supplies nearly half of the world’s cobalt, as it has recently been under scrutiny for inhumane working conditions and employing child labour. The Ubika Battery Metals Index, composed of 10 lithium and 10 cobalt companies, has rallied 56% over the past year, with some company valuations surging more than 100%. With an implied shortage of lithium and cobalt in the market, we examine which producing companies are best positioned to rise from this battery frenzy.
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The Reds face off against Roma in the Champions League semi-final first leg tonight, the first time they have reached the stage since their 2008 campaign.
And while they have failed to make an impact on Manchester City's Premier League title procession, they have managed to score a staggering 80 goals.
Garcia – who won the Champions league with Liverpool back in 2005 – believes their imperious front three of Sadio Mane, Roberto Firmino and Mohamed Salah make it the best squad of the Premier League era.
“Yeah, we can say [it’s the greatest side of the Premier League era],” he told Starsport.
“If you see the amount of goals, the amount of opportunities and the amount of points.
LITTLETON (CBS) — Four people are in custody after a police chase came to an end in Acton midday on Tuesday.
The chase went along Route 2 before ending on Route 111.
According to State Police, those who were in the car were wanted for shoplifting at a Shaw’s supermarket in Groton. They have been booked at Littleton Police Department and are waiting to be arraigned.
The suspects have been identified as 31-year-old John Hickey of Everett, 27-year-old Dylan Brunetto of Billerica, 31-year-old Felicia Drew of Peperrell, and 28-year-old Gregory Tammaro of Groton. All four of them are career criminals and are well-known to police.
NEW AT 5pm: Police say a car full of “career criminals” slammed into pizza delivery car after chase through several towns. It all ended in Acton with 4 arrests and no injuries. pic.twitter.com/wZjfmrO1cD — David Robichaud (@RobiWBZ) April 24, 2018
The owner of DiCapri Pizza in Acton was involved in the crash. He said he was shaken up but not seriously injured.
A team of researchers from Germany's Hasso-Plattner Institute is trying to find an effective way to trick the mind into thinking a virtual object or wall is real. They have developed a new device that "sends little electric shocks to sensors on your arms that stimulate your muscles whenever you press against a wall or try to lift a heavy object in virtual reality ," reports Motherboard. From the report:
Oklahoma City police are looking for a suspect they say shoplifted from a pawn shop.
Officers say surveillance video captured the man walking in the foreground who is suspected of shoplifting from a pawn shop at 5916 North May Ave.
Anyone with any information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (405) 235-7300, or leave a tip online at www.okccrimetips.com.
Big Ben, the popular name for the Great Bell in the Elizabeth Tower of the Palace of Westminster, is an icon of our nation, fêted around the world. It is no exaggeration to say that it is as synonymous with Britain as the Eiffel Tower is with France or St Basil’s Cathedral with Russia. And yet on Monday we learnt that, from August 21, this emblem of Britannia, which has rung out through storm and summer, war and peace, is to be silenced for an unprecedented four years.
Where the Nazis failed, health and safety has triumphed, as the nation’s timepiece is muted to spare the hearing of engineers carrying out restoration work. They could wear ear protectors, of course, but this is deemed “not desirable for those working at height”. So the striking hammers on the Great Bell will be locked and it will be disconnected from the time mechanism.
The Rural Legislative Forum scheduled in Mankato for next week has been postponed to February.
Greater Mankato Growth says unavoidable circumstances caused the schedule change.
The forum, originally scheduled for Tuesday December 19, will now take place Thursday February 15.
For those who have already registered, your reservation will be transferred to the new date.
If the new date doesn’t work with your schedule, you’re asked to contact the Greater Mankato Growth office for a full refund.
A New York judge has ordered a drug-addicted mother of four who has worked as a prostitute not to get pregnant again until she has gained custody of her infant son.
PRIVACY: To find suspects, police quietly turn to Google.
In at least four investigations last year – cases of murder, sexual battery and even possible arson at the massive downtown fire in March 2017 – Raleigh police used search warrants to demand Google accounts not of specific suspects, but from any mobile devices that veered too close to the scene of a crime, according to a WRAL News review of court records. These warrants often prevent the technology giant for months from disclosing information about the searches not just to potential suspects, but to any users swept up in the search.
This comes courtesy of Dave Mark, who adds: “According to this story, and others I’ve read, Google can track your location, even if you take out your SIM card. Amazing.”
I’m not sure “amazing” is the word I’d use.
The Mercer County Health Department and the Mercer County Ministerial Alliance are seeking donations from local businesses, individuals, and community organizations for their Back to School Event.
The event at the Mercer County Fairgrounds in Princeton the evening of July 27th at 5:30 will provide children with recommended school supplies. The event will also include bounce houses, a dunk tank, face painting, cotton candy, snow cones, hot dogs, live entertainment, and door prizes.
Anyone interested in making a monetary donation or a donation of school supplies, door prizes, or give away items should bring it to the Mercer County Health Department in Princeton by July 20th.
Questions and comments should be directed to the health department at 660-748-3630.
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Mark Zinni joined Sara Bronin and Natasha Roggi for Potter on the Plaza (WFSB)
It was a magical afternoon in Hartford where Riverfront Recapture hosted a "Potter on the Plaza" reading day.
Channel 3’s Mark Zinni had fun with Hartford Deputy Police Chief Brian Foley, Mayor Luke Bronin's wife Sara Bronin, and Natasha Roggi from Hartford Sweat.
Everyone took turns reading "Harry Potter" to the crowd on Riverfront Plaza.
There will be more reading events throughout the summer, so check out the list here.
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We're in the Kirby & Holloway Provision Kitchen Making Flounder Tacos, Beef Keto Tacos, and a Nuttella Marshmallow Fluff Quesadilla with Chef Daniel Mears, Co-Owner of The Rabbit Hole
Hello and welcome to the Newcastle United live blog for Tuesday, April 18.
It's not been the Easter Weekend that Rafa Benitez or his side would have hoped for with United collecting only one point out of a possible four.
Benitez watched as his side drew 1-1 with Leeds United at St James' Park before a 3-1 defeat away to Ipswich Town yesterday. At the same time Brighton secured their place in the Premier League for next term after taking maximum points and Huddersfield dropping points at Derby.
For United, Huddersfield's draw means that they are still in the driving seat and could be promoted on Monday if they beat Preston and the Terriers lose their game in hand.
As ever we want to hear from you, so please send us your thoughts over Facebook at www.facebook.com/chroniclenufc/ or on Twitter at @ChronicleNUFC.
Updates from Lee Ryder, Chris Waugh, Mark Douglas and Sean McCormick throughout the day.
This undated photo provided by Jeremy Weis Photography, shows Russell Bucklew, who is scheduled to die by injection Tuesday, March 20, 2018, for killing a former girlfriend's new boyfriend in 1996 in eastern Missouri. Bucklew faces a potentially "gruesome and painful" execution because of a rare medical condition that compromises the man's veins and causes multiple tumors in his head and throat, his attorney said Sunday. Jeremy Weis Photography via AP)
NEW YORK (AP) — Judging by the ratings, NBC will be happy to invite old friend Will Ferrell back to "Saturday Night Live" whenever he wants.
The Nielsen company said that the late-night comedy show reached 7.47 million viewers for this past weekend's show with Ferrell as host. It was the most-watched episode of "Saturday Night Live" this season. Chris Stapleton was the musical guest on the night before he won three Grammy Awards.
The news wasn't so good for the Grammys, which saw its audience slip to 19.8 million viewers for CBS on Sunday. Bruno Mars was the night's headliner, taking home six Grammys.
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Less than two weeks after going on maternity leave from her job as a nurse at Penticton Regional Hospital, mom-to-be Tricia Abar was back at the facility Saturday night pacing the hallways while awaiting the arrival of her son. Cameron Robert Hamilton tipped the scales at eight pounds four ounces when he entered the world at 7:39 a.m. Sunday.
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Making sure you're fully stocked with food and drink over the festive period can feel like a mammoth task, and for many a pre- or post-Christmas dash to the supermarket is inevitable.
So, if you do find yourself needing to nip out for more champagne or party food, it's always worth knowing whether your local supermarket will be open.
Budget supermarket Lidl will operate reduced hours over the holidays, with opening and closing times varying based on your location.
As a rough guide you can check details for all the main festive dates below, or use store finder tool to check a specific store.
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Hundreds of great job opportunities for foreign professionals at Sweden's top employers - in cooperation with Monster, Experteer, Stepstone, and CareerBuilder. Sweden is known for its unique food and progressive eco-friendly culture.
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MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Gov. Scott Walker has signed a bill that prohibits local governments from requiring contractors working on public projects to use collective bargaining agreements.
The governor signed the bill into law Monday at AmeriLux International, a De Pere manufacturer of building materials.
Republican supporters of the measure argue it gives non-union firms more opportunities to win public work. Democratic opponents say it is another attempt to limit the influence of unions in the state and diminish local control.
Few places in the state require the agreements. More than 20 other states have passed similar legislation.
FILE - In this Oct. 8, 2015, file photo, Pink arrives at the Autism Speaks to LA Celebrity Chef Gala in Santa Monica, Calif. Pink kicked off the new year by sharing the first photo of her new baby with his big sister. . The 37-year-old singer, whose real name is Alecia Moore, posted a picture of her daughter Willow holding baby Jameson on Instagram Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017. The 5-year-old looks thrilled and has a big smile on her face. She’s also showing off some pink highlights in her hair. Jameson Moon Hart was born on Dec. 26, 2016. (Photo by Rich Fury/Invision/AP, File)
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BRONX – Weapons in schools are on the rise.
The number of weapons in schools has increased nearly 50% in one year and trending up for several years, according to NYPD statistics.
Meanwhile, the number of schools with metal detectors has remained small, leaving bigger questions: Where are these children getting weapons, and why do they feel the need to arm themselves in school?
The concern comes a day after an unloaded 22-Caliber revolver was found inside a 13-year-old’s backpack at Bronx Park Middle School on Wallace Avenue.
No student was threatened or harmed by the gun, officials say.
The 13-year-old has been charge as a juvenile with criminal possession of a weapon. The identity of the student has not been released due to his age.
The Department of Education notified parents and said everyone was safe, but those words were not too comforting to parents with the incident coming a week after an 18-year-old stabbed two of his classmates, killing one of them.
Police: Gang member wanted for battery arrested in Round Lake Park
A gang member wanted on a battery charge was arrested Thursday at his home in north suburban Round Lake Park, police said.
Joshua A. Jackson, 20, had been wanted on a felony warrant for aggravated battery since Sept. 20, according to the Lake County sheriff’s office. The charge stemmed from a Round Lake Police Department investigation.
Members of the sheriff’s Warrants Team found Jackson early Thursday morning at his home in the 500 block of Golfview Drive in Round Lake Park, the sheriff’s office said. He was taken into custody and is being held on a $100,000 bond.
Jackson, a “documented street gang member,” was in possession of body armor at the time of his arrest, and authorities are still investigating how he got it, the sheriff’s office said.
His next court date was scheduled for Oct. 12.
On Saturday, over 150 people held a rally in Santa Ana to denounce white nationalists in the wake of the Charlottesville tragedy. This afternoon, dozens more held a similar gathering at the Huntington Beach Pier. This comes in a county that has scene its own violent political protests or alt-right conferences over the past couple of years: a Ku Klux Klan brawl in Anaheim, a Make America Great Again march this spring at Bolsa Chica State Beach where OC Weekly reporters were assaulted, and a gathering of alt-right figures in Huntington Beach earlier this month. OC has long been a gathering point for hate groups and controversial right-wing speakers — but are county residents finally rejecting them?
ORLANDO, Fla. – In her legal battle with Gov. Rick Scott, Orange Osceola State Attorney Aramis Ayala has her supporters.
Several civil rights groups filed an Amicus brief with the Florida Supreme Court last week in support of Ayala.
The brief is meant to give the court information that relates to the case.
“Scott has undermined the mandate of the voters in an unprecedented power grab,” an attorney for the group wrote in the brief.
Ayala filed a lawsuit against Scott on earlier in the week in federal court and Florida’s Supreme Court.
Scott signed a series of executive orders removing Ayala from 23 capital punishment cases, which she is now fighting to get back.
“I’m expecting a positive outcome that restores my prosecutorial authority,” Ayala said.
State health officials are advising the public to avoid swimming at the popular Onekahakaha Beach on the Big Island after elevated levels of enterococci were found Wednesday afternoon.
The DOH announced the health advisory just before 4 p.m., and said bacteria, parasites and viruses in the water could make people sick.
During regular beach testing, the DOH reported levels of 271 per 100 mL. The normal level is 130 per 100 mL.
Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, stomachache, diarrhea, headache or fevers. Ear, eye, nose and throat infections could also occur.
The beach remains open, but health officials urge the public should stay out of the water until enterococci levels return to normal.
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Photo: Cindy Brassard The Brassards are reinforcing their moat system after a wind event.
A windstorm last night caused more damage to a lakeshore property on the Louis Estates where a couple continue to battle flooding after all of their nearby neighbours have left.
“Fences on both sides of our property were torn away and the lakeside of our front sandbag wall was tumbled,” said Cindy Brassard on Wednesday morning.
Water from Okanagan Lake got into the moat they'd built but they haven't given up.
Cindy and her husband, Jerry, have been back out in the yard, reinforcing the front wall to stop the water.
“I've been hauling sandbags to Jerry and the water has slowed down. I couldn't believe the damage. Our last section of deck is now sitting in the neighbour's yard. That took off last night.”
Brassard said Jerry cracked a rib hauling sandbags early in the fight for their land.
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According to Zacks, "Forward Air Corporation is a high-service level truckload carrier and contractor to the air cargo industry. The company provides scheduled trucking services to air freight forwarders, fully integrated air cargo carriers and domestic and international airlines through its Forward Air operations.
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MOSCOW (Sputnik) — Chicago is one of the most violent cities in the United States, and the homicide rate in the city has significantly increased in 2016.
The number of people killed in 2016 exceeds the one reported in 2015 by 262, according to a report by the Brennan Center for Justice.
“Chicago murder rate is record setting — 4,331 shooting victims with 762 murders in 2016. If Mayor can't do it he must ask for Federal help,” Trump said on Twitter.
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The FDA just put a pause on a cutting-edge gene editing trial that hadn't started yet — and the company's stock is dropping (CRSP, VRTX)
Welcome to the Beauty Files, in which once a week CR's Market & Beauty Director Sheena Smith highlights spectacular items from the world of skincare, makeup, perfumes, and more.
When it comes to makeup, I’m always looking for "the one,” and I'm happy to report that I finally found my mascara—Charlotte Tilbury's Full Fat Lashes.
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PHOENIX (AP)  The Arizona Republic has announced that Greg Burton has been named executive editor of the state's largest newspaper and azcentral.com.
The announcement came Monday.
Burton replaces Nicole Carroll, who recently was named editor in chief of USA TODAY.
The 54-year-old Burton has been executive editor of the Desert Sun in Palm Springs, California and a regional editor for the USA TODAY Network.
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Under Burton, The Desert Sun won national awards for public service and investigative reporting, Emmys for digital storytelling and an Edward R. Murrow award for a video project on criminal-justice reform.
Last week, the Republic and USA Today Network won the explanatory reporting prize for a multi-format look at the challenges and consequences of building the Mexican border wall that was a centerpiece of President Donald Trump's campaign.
The Chiefs continue their final week of training camp on Monday at the campus of Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Practice begins at 8:15 a.m. CT. Admission is free while parking is $5 per vehicle.
We’ll be live tweeting practice along with several members of Kansas City media, so follow along with live updates from Twitter below (or at our Twitter list here):
Here are reports from the first 12 open practices:
Day 1 — 7/28
Day 2 — 7/29
Day 3 — 7/30
Day 4 — 7/31
Day 5 — 8/1
Day 6 — 8/3
Day 7 — 8/4
Day 8 — 8/5
Day 9 — 8/6
Day 10 — 8/7
Day 11 — 8/8
Day 12 — 8/13
Below is the Chiefs’ 2017 training camp schedule. Click here for details about what you can/cannot bring to camp, when autograph sessions will be, info about ADA parking and more.
As the following brief compilation from Axios reveals, when it comes to bestest bombing buddies - presidents Trump and Macron - relations have never been warmer.
Durham police are trying to identify a man who robbed the Family Dollar at 900 Bacon Street on Sunday.Police said a man entered the store shortly after 3:30 p.m., took a drink to the checkout counter and told the clerk he needed money. When the clerk did not immediately respond, the man pulled up his hoodie to show the clerk a gun in his waistband. The man fled with an unknown amount of money.No one was injured.The suspect was described as being about 6 feet tall and approximately 200 pounds. He had short hair, a mustache and a beard. He was wearing a gray hoodie with a black stripe, gray sweatpants and gray sneakers.Anyone with information is asked to call Investigator K. Owens at (919) 560-4440, ext. 29365 or CrimeStoppers at (919) 683-1200. CrimeStoppers pays cash rewards for information leading to arrests in felony cases and callers never have to identify themselves.
High-tension power lines are pictured outside a Tata Power sub station in the suburbs of Mumbai, India, August 8, 2017.
(Reuters) - Tata Power Co Ltd's (TTPW.NS) first-quarter profit more than doubled, helped by higher income from its core power generation business.
Profit came in at 1.64 billion rupees ($25.6 million) in the quarter ended June 30, compared with a profit of 724.9 million rupees a year earlier, the company said on Monday. (bit.ly/2wIinz8)
Income from its power business grew about 6 percent to 10.01 billion rupees for the quarter.
Shares of the company were trading 5.5 percent higher after the results.
($1 = 64.0500 Indian rupees)
March 19 (Reuters) - Charter Communications Inc:
* CHARTER NAMES DANNY BOWMAN CHIEF MOBILE OFFICER
* IN NEWLY CREATED ROLE, BOWMAN WILL LEAD COMPANY’S MOBILE BUSINESS THAT WILL LAUNCH THIS YEAR​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
April 24 (UPI) -- The Minnesota State Patrol said a perplexed and amused trooper detained a loose dog and goat found walking together down a stretch of highway.
The state patrol tweeted Lt. Gordon Shank responded to a loose animal call Saturday near Hastings and arrived to find drivers had contained a dog and a goat found wandering together on Highway 61.
"So, this really happened on Saturday," the state patrol tweeted. "Lt. Shank kept the two pals company until the Humane Society showed up."
The origin of the wandering animals was unclear.
Canadian killed in Istanbul terrorist attack, says Prime Minister
PRIME Minister Justin Trudeau on Sunday announced that a Canadian was among those killed in the terrorist attack that took place at the Reina nightclub in Istanbul, Turkey.
Trudeau said in a statement: “It is with deep sadness that I learned of the deadly terrorist attack on a nightclub in Istanbul that killed and injured innocent people celebrating the New Year and claimed the life of a Canadian citizen.
“On behalf of all Canadians, Sophie and I offer our deepest condolences to the families and friends of all of the victims of this horrible act, and we hope and pray that those injured have a rapid and complete recovery.
“We mourn with the people of Turkey today and with all countries who lost citizens in this vicious attack.
“We also grieve the senseless loss of a Canadian citizen and remain steadfast in our determination to work‎ with allies and partners to fight terrorism and hold perpetrators to account.”
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According to findings published on Right-Click, New Haven, was listed as “one of the top tech cities nationally.”
“Analysts pulled statistics for over 300 metro areas and aggregated data according to population, Internet strength, cost of living, and competitive salary. Data was obtained from American FactFinder, Broadband.gov, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics,” according to a release.
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BEIJING, July 4 (Reuters) - Vehicle sales by Japan’s Toyota Motor Corp in China rose 10.2 percent in June from a year earlier to about 117,800 units, the company said on Wednesday.
That took sales in the first half of this year to about 680,000 vehicles, up 9.0 percent from a year ago.
Toyota aims to grow sales in the world’s largest auto market to 1.4 million vehicles this year, up nearly 9 percent from the number of cars it sold in 2017.
A Beijing-based spokesman for the Japanese automaker said the company is on track to achieve the objective. (Reporting By Norihiko Shirouzu; Editing by Subhranshu Sahu)
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The new year was only a few hours old when the first babies of 2017 were born at the Countess of Chester Hospital .
While revellers partied across the city, midwives at the Countess were busy welcoming two new bundles of joy into the world.
Nancy Faith Thornton was born at 3.40am, weighing 8lb 1oz, to proud parents Alison and Phillip of Chester .
Nan Barbara Thornton was quick to wish the couple well, saying on Facebook: "Well done Philly and Ali on the birth of our newest granddaughter."
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Just an hour or so after Nancy was born, along came another new arrival.
Emilia Harrison born at 5.04am weighing 7lb 9oz to the delight of parents Sarah Harrison and James Andrews, of Chester.
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Mayoral candidates in the state’s largest city are starting to gear up with the city's election now just a month away.
Thursday night, sitting Republican Mayor Ted Gatsas released his 12-point plan on how he’d move Manchester forward.
His priorities weren’t all too surprising. Keeping taxes low was first on the list, followed by combating the opioid crisis and crime, and improving infrastructure and the city’s schools.
Meanwhile, Democratic candidate Joyce Craig is releasing her policy plans in phases, starting this week with one on transparency. The plan includes addressing campaign finance reform, making city government more accessible, and hosting frequent office hours with community leaders.
When the two candidates faced off in the last mayoral race, Craig lost by just 64 votes. Election Day is Nov. 7.
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Oklahoma Supreme Court has removed language that was critical of the state attorney general's office in an Open Records Act case involving communications between then-Attorney General Scott Pruitt and major energy companies as well as the Republican Attorney General's Association.
The court ruled Monday that the trial judge's characterization of the office as an "abject failure" in complying with the law was "surplus and unnecessary."
The wording is in a 2017 ruling that ordered the attorney general's office to provide the Wisconsin-based Center for Media and Democracy with the records it had requested in 2015 involving Pruitt, who now heads the Environmental Protection Agency.
The state's high court upheld the remainder of the order that the attorney general's office must provide the records, which it did in February 2017.
Prime Minister Andrej Babiš (ANO) is due to meet his Polish counterpart Mateusz Morawiecki (PiS) on Friday to discuss ways to boost bilateral trade and cooperation, as well as wider European issues affecting the Visegrad Group, which also includes Hungary and Slovakia.
The two leaders will meet in the Czech spa town of Karlovy Vary before heading to Bulgaria for a conference taking place within a summit between China and 16 Central and Eastern European countries (CEEC).
The “China 16+1 Summit”, now its seventh year, has raised alarm in Brussels over the intensifying level of engagement between the member countries and communist China, which has invested heavily in the CEE region.
"There is no question" that the G-20 is going to address "the key point of free trade versus protectionism," says Fariborz Moshirian of UNSW Business School at the University of New South Wales.
UPDATED: Police have charged a Tiny Township man with arson after a fire was intentionally set at the Elmvale Arena.
Ian Gavet, fire chief of Springwater Fire and Emergency Services, said crews responded to reports of a structure fire just after 10 p.m. on May 29.
The first truck was on scene within minutes and was quickly joined by three others.
“The fire was quickly put out,” he said.
Ozzie Albies had two hits and scored two runs, and Patrick Weigel tossed seven scoreless innings as the Gwinnett Braves topped the Toledo Mud Hens 7-1 on Tuesday. Gwinnett batted around in the third inning, sending 10 batters to the plate and scoring five runs, including a two-run single by Jace Peterson.
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SHANGHAI China's insurance industry is facing solvency risks, liquidity pressures, poor corporate governance and macro political and economic issues, the Xinhua news agency reported Chen Wenhui, vice chairman of China Insurance Regulatory Commission (CIRC) saying on Wednesday.
Chen's comments come just days after the country's top anti-graft body said it was investigating the head of the CIRC for disciplinary violations - a byword for corruption.
On Monday, the regulator said it will investigate and deal with illegal activities in the insurance market.
The anti-corruption investigation into the head of the insurance watchdog could lead to more intense regulatory scrutiny of the insurance industry, executives and analysts said.
(Reporting by Engen Tham; Editing by Eric Meijer)
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MONROEVILLE (KDKA) – Several businesses and medical offices in a Monroeville plaza have been closed due to concerns about possible mine subsidence.
According to officials, the affected plaza is located in the 3800 block of Northern Pike.
Around 11 a.m., Fine Wine and Good Spirits employees noticed cracks in the walls of the building.
It is unclear if the cracks were caused by mine subsidence or another structural issue.
Emergency crews have since closed the businesses in the plaza.
It is unclear when they may reopen.
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Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika | 112 years since Enoch Sontonga's death
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It's been 112 years since music composer and teacher Enoch Sontonga died.
But do you know who he is? He is the composer of what we know today as the national anthem, Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika.
The song was translated to Swahili and also became Tanzania’s anthem.
Here's a quick history lesson on the man. Watch.
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A man's body has been found after emergency services forced their way into a barricaded property.
Police were called by ambulance crews to a flat in Devonshire Court, Oadby, in Leicestershire at about 17:50 BST.
Due to a fire at the scene, the fire service attended and gained entry to the premises.
Police confirmed they had earlier had contact with the dead man and had referred the case to the Independent Office of Police Conduct.
No further details of the deceased have been released.
Police said the flat was barricaded from the inside and an investigation into the full circumstances surrounding the man's death had begun.
CHATTER: Harward emerges as front-runner to replace Flynn following talks.
Vice Adm. Robert Harward, a former deputy commander of the U.S. Central Command, became the front-runner late Monday to replace Michael Flynn as the White House national security adviser, following lengthy discussions among top advisers to President Trump and several Cabinet members after Flynn resigned.
Harward’s rapid ascension to the top of Trump’s three-person shortlist for the position was confirmed by two White House officials who were not authorized to speak publicly.
Vice President Pence has been leading the discussions and working closely with Defense Secretary Jim Mattis, Homeland Security Security John F. Kelly, CIA director Mike Pompeo, White House senior adviser Jared Kushner, chief strategist Stephen K. Bannon and Chief of Staff Reince Priebus, the officials said.
Harward served under Mattis while he was at U.S. Central Command and remains an ally and friend of the defense secretary.
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) - An envoy says Maldives will not extend the state of emergency that is due to expire on Wednesday amid criticism of the government over the recent political turmoil.
Mohamed Hussain Shareef, ambassador to neighboring Sri Lanka, said the government "has no intention of extending" the emergency when its 30-day period expires, "barring very unusual circumstances such as widespread violence."
Maldives declared an emergency due to turmoil following a Supreme Court ruling ordering the release of several of the president's jailed political opponents. Under the emergency law, President Yameen Abdul Gayoom had two Supreme Court judges arrested for alleged corruption and the remaining three judges annulled the order to release Yameen's opponents.
The emergency regulations gave Maldives' security forces sweeping powers, including to make arrests and search and seize property.
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — The surprising success of Argentine President Mauricio Macri’s political coalition in key provinces in a primary election strengthens its position in October’s midterm legislative vote.
Argentina’s stocks and currency were bolstered by the results from Sunday’s primary, largely because investors fear a return of populist ex-President Cristina Fernandez who had been widely expected to beat Macri’s candidate.
But Esteban Bullrich got 34.19 per cent of votes compared to Fernandez’s 34.11 per cent with nearly all polling stations counted in Buenos Aires province, where 40 per cent of Argentines live.
The technical tie was seen a major win for Macri’s business-friendly “Cambiamos” coalition. Fernandez claims to have won the election.
Sunday’s vote was to determine the candidates in October’s legislative elections and was seen as a measure of the popularity of Fernandez and Macri.
Missing swimmer fell into Skykomish River
INDEX, Wash. (AP) — Authorities on Tuesday are expected to resume the search for a missing swimmer who had plunged into the Skykomish River near the Eagle Falls waterfall.
The Snohomish County Sheriff's Office says it tried to find the 24-year-old man from Woodinville late Monday afternoon, after he was swept downstream and disappeared from the surface.
KOMO-TV reports that the man was with a friend on Memorial Day trying to reach for a rope swing on the other side of the bank when he landed in the water and then went under.
The friend made it to the other side.
The sheriff's office says the river is dangerous this time of year because the water is running fast and high.
Samsung's latest Note 8 flagship smartphone will get its grand unveiling at a major event next week with it expected to include a swathe of new features.
Rumours are rife that the all-new Note will come packed with a huge Infinity display which will curve around both sides of the device.
It's thought this 6.2-inch AMOLED screen will also be pressure-sensitive, very similar to the one Apple debuted with the iPhone 6S and 6S Plus back in 2015.
Upgraded processor, dual-lens camera and improved facial/iris recognition are also likely to be tucked inside this device along with an updated S Pen which will offer a more precise experience when it touches the screen.
Although the Note 8 is being unveiled on August 23, it was thought that it wouldn't go on sale until September but a new leak may prove Samsung has other plans.
Spanish utility Gas Natural SDG SA (GAS.MC) said Friday that it would move its registered headquarters to Madrid from Barcelona due to uncertainty caused by political tensions between the Spanish government and Catalonia over the region's push for independence.
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Gas Natural, founded in 1843, employs over 20,000 people with operations in 30 countries. Sales in 2016 were 23.18 billion euros ($27.2 billion).
The group's decision comes after a number of companies, including Banco de Sabadell SA (SAB.MC), have said this week that they would either relocate or consider relocating.
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A car accident sent one man to the hospital in Wichita Falls Saturday. (Source: RNN)
A car accident sent one man to the hospital in Wichita Falls Saturday.
Just before noon, a man was driving on 9th Street near Harrison Street. Another car started moving into his lane. He swerved in response and lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a light-pole.
Although police say there were no visible injuries to the man, he was taken to the hospital as a precaution.
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TORONTO — A man who is already serving consecutive life sentences for two separate murders goes to trial today in Toronto charged in the death of his father.
Dellen Millard is charged with first-degree murder in the death of Wayne Millard, who was found dead in his bed in November 2012, a bullet lodged in his brain.
The death of the wealthy 71-year-old businessman was initially ruled a suicide, but two years later, police charged his son with murder.
Dellen Millard has pleaded not guilty and will be tried by judge alone.
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Economic growth improved across the eurozone in December as manufacturing firms reported improved output growth in almost every country monitored by analysts at IHS Markit.
The influential purchasing managers’ index (PMI) increased across the board, with growth improving in Germany, France, Spain, Italy, the Netherlands and Austria, and the fall in output in Greece slowing.
Overall, the eurozone manufacturing PMI rose to 54.9, up from 53.7 in November and the highest level since 2011.
The PMI is compiled from a survey in which firms are asked if output is rising or falling. An index score of above 50 indicates expansion.
BRASILIA, May 30 (Reuters) - The office of Brazilian President Michel Temer said in a written statement on Wednesday that it was committed to the financial health of Petroleo Brasileiro SA and it would continue to preserve the state-led oil firm’s fuel pricing policies.
A government source told Reuters that Temer may scrap a market-based pricing mechanism that Petrobras has used for the past year and revert to selling all fuel below costs after a trucking strike largely paralyzed the nation the past 10 days. Temer acknowledged in a television interview late Tuesday that he was open to reviewing the pricing policy. (Reporting by Lisandra Paraguassu Writing by Brad Brooks Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — Cullman Police are searching for the suspect responsible for robbing Traditions Bank.
According to police, the suspect claimed to be armed during the robbery though no weapon was presented.
Officials describe the suspect as an older white male wearing a blue cap and a grey t-shirt. He fled southbound on Highway 31 in a dark-colored Jeep Liberty.
If you see this man or have any information on his whereabouts, please call the Cullman Police Department at 256-775-7170.
EMAILS sent to South Oxfordshire District Council at the weekend may not have got through.
The council says technical work on its systems could have affected anything emailed between 6pm on Friday and 8am on Monday.
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The City of Edmonton has declared a seasonal parking ban effective 11:59 p.m. Saturday, February 3.
City crews are focusing on clearing bus routes, arterial, and collector roads. Crews and equipment will be working 24 hours a day until roads are clear.
“More than 200 graders will be on duty as of midnight Saturday, and by Sunday evening front-end loaders will be clearing lanes,” said Janet Tecklenborg, director of infrastructure operations with the City of Edmonton.
Seasonal parking ban routes are clearly marked, vehicles parked on designated parking ban routes after 11:59 p.m. will be ticketed and towed.
The parking ban will remain in effect until the City has declared it over. Even if plows have cleared a road, the ban remains in effect until the City’s declaration.
The city plans to return to residential blading on Monday, and neighbourhoods will be cleared according to the usual “snow day” on the City’s blading schedule.
Mayor Catherine Pugh honored a 15-year-old boy Wednesday who just graduated high school.
Solomon Gibson received his high school diploma from Baltimore City College with a 4.6 GPA.
This young prodigy is headed to college a year before his older sister, who is 17, and three years ahead of his twin sister.
"I want to emphasize how important it was for the past 10 or 11 years of my education for people to be supportive of me along the way, many people including my parents, a lot of my teachers and if those adults weren't there believing in me when I was younger, I wouldn't have believed in myself to do this," Gibson said.
Gibson is headed to Howard University in the fall and plans to major in architecture.
Rabbi Daniel Greer is accused in a sexual assault case involving a high school student in New Haven. (New Haven police)
A rabbi in New Haven accused of sexually assaulting a teenage boy more than a decade ago is due in court on Monday.
Rabbi Daniel Greer, 77, faces second-degree sexual assault and risk of injury to a minor charges.
According to police, the victim who is now an adult, contacted them through an attorney and claimed he was the victim of sexual assaults at the Yeshiva of New Haven School from 2001 to 2005.
Greer was the founder and principal of the school at the time.
Court documents said Greer would meet the victim at specific locations and always gave him alcohol.
A federal jury awarded the victim $15 million in damages back in May following a lawsuit.
Greer continues to say he's innocent.
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Al-AYUN (Occupied Saharawi Territories)- Moroccan occupation forces have violently repressed a peaceful Saharawi protest in al-Ayun, who were claiming Western Sahara people's right to self-determination and independence, a Saharawi judicial source said Sunday.
The Saharawi protestors chanted slogans calling for an end to Moroccan occupation and respect of human rights in the occupied territories of Western Sahara.
They also demanded that all political Saharawi prisoners in Moroccan jails be set free, the source added.
Ahead of the trial of the Saharawi political prisoners of Gdeim Izik group, Moroccan authorities have deployed military forces in the occupied towns to suppress the peaceful demonstrators calling for Western Sahara people's right to self-determination.
Alabama lowers flags to honor victims of Maryland shooting
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey is ordering flags lowered to half-staff to honor victims of the shooting at a newspaper in Annapolis, Maryland.
Ivey's office issued a statement saying flags will be lowered through sunset Tuesday to show respect for the five people who were killed at The Capital Gazette last week.
The statement says the move came in response to a request from President Donald Trump, who ordered U.S. flags on federal property be lowered to honor the victims.
The president's order was issued after Annapolis Mayor Gavin Buckley said Trump had declined his request to lower the flags. The White House says Trump ordered the flags lowered as soon as he learned of the mayor's request.
The Boilermakers held on against Butler on Sunday, beating the Bulldogs and advancing to the Sweet 16 for the second straight year. On Gold and Black Radio, we'll talk about the win, the loss of Isaac Haas and the Boston matchup with Texas Tech.
A Waterbury man is accused of fleeing police and causing an accident that sent one person to the hospital.
According to Connecticut State Police, troopers attempted to stop a vehicle driven by the suspect, 26-year-old Jeffrey Brown, on Pearl Lake Road in Waterbury for a motor vehicle violation around 9:20 p.m. Sunday. Police said that Brown drove off and police pursued him for almost 4 miles before the suspect hit another car on Southmayd Road.
He tried to escape on foot, but he was captured, police said.
A passenger in the vehicle that was hit was taken to St. Mary’s Hospital for observation. The driver of that vehicle and Brown were not hurt.
Brown was arrested and charged with first-degree reckless endangerment, engaging police in pursuit, interfering with an officer, theft and misuse of plates, and other motor vehicle violations.
Police said Brown also had an active warrant for his arrest on a failure to appear charge.
Brown was held on a $10,000 and is due in court on Monday.
The Columbia Police Department's Traffic Safety Unit is investigating a fatal collision that happened Monday night.
The collision happened in the 2900 block of Screaming Eagle Road Extension just before midnight. The investigation indicates that the male driver was speeding, did not regard a stop sign at the intersection of Screaming Eagle Road and McCords Ferry Road and struck a tree.
The Richland County Coroner's Office is assisting CPD in their investigation.
The name of the deceased has not been identified at this time.
Check back for more updates.
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SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Officials are investigating a crash that seriously injured a pedestrian on Bay Street this afternoon.
Jeremiah Jeansonne, 36, of Oklahoma was traveling east on Bay Street approaching Brittany Street around 3:15 p.m. when he struck Tobias Jasper, 28, or Savannah, who was attempting to cross the road.
Savannah-Chatham Metro Police says Jasper was not crossing in a crosswalk. He was transported to a hospital for treatment.
Bay Street was closed for about an hour while police cleared the scene.
Metro’s Traffic Investigation Unit is investigating the accident.
DENVER (AP) — Colorado’s strong economy and the new federal tax law are boosting the state government’s revenues.
That’s the word from the state’s chief legislative and executive branch economists.
They told lawmakers Monday that general fund revenue could increase significantly in the fiscal year that begins July 1 — up to $1.3 billion more than is budgeted for the current fiscal year.
Their forecasts are used by the bipartisan Joint Budget Committee to draft the 2018-2019 state budget.
The federal tax law is encouraging business investment and will increase state tax collections, which are tied to higher federal tax collections.
The economists warn the state’s outlook could change quickly depending on unforeseen economic or political developments at home and abroad.
An influx of Uber drivers expected through Innisfil in the coming months, after town council approved a plan that involves the ride sharing service instead of a mass transit system like buses, now the town wants to make sure there’s enough drivers! An Uber Driver Information Session is to be held this Thursday, at the Lakeshore Branch of the library; Representatives from Uber and the Town will be there, and they’ll likely tell you how Uber is offering up a 100 dollar bonus for any Innisfil resident who signs up and completes ten trips in town. Innisfil hopes to have the ride-sharing partnership up and running as of May 1st of this year, and ask anyone interested in participating to check its website. The Information Session runs from 6:00-8:00 Thursday evening.
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DISY on Wednesday deposited €500,000 in the Cyprus Co-operative Bank in a show of confidence in the embattled co-op.
The sum represents the party’s budget for salaries and other expenses through to the end of the year.
DISY had repeatedly reassured the public that deposits at the co-op were in no danger. On Tuesday, its president Averof Neophytou said the party would put words into action, and on Wednesday the party went ahead with the deposit.
The co-op has found itself in the eye of the storm as the House Finance Committee discusses state guarantees for Hellenic Bank potential losses from its deal with the CCB.
The state guarantees, expected to go to the plenary on Friday, are integral to the Hellenic-CCB deal.
Despite repeated assurances from the Central Bank and the government that deposits are guaranteed, clients have flocked to co-op branches with reports saying that some €300m has been withdrawn in the past few days.
Don MacIntyre, MLA for Innisfail-Sylvan Lake, resigned from the United Conservative Party Caucus on Friday citing family reasons. Kim Smith reports.
Online Marketing Firm Wants 'Wiretap' Claims Tossed
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 10:09 PM EST) -- Online marketing company NaviStone Inc. urged a New Jersey federal court Friday to quash a proposed class action suit claiming its customer tracking software is illegal, arguing that its tracing tools installed on Quicken Loans Inc.’s website do not “intercept” data as part of a “wiretap” because visitors are a party to the messages.
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SUPERIOR, Wis. (WHTM) – Ravin Crossbows is recalling about 220,000 bolt nocks after reports they caused crossbows to malfunction.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission says if the nock is not fully engaged with the bowstring, the crossbow can fail to discharge when the trigger is pulled. The bow can discharge while re-nocking the arrow.
Ravin has received 44 reports of the arrow nocks malfunctioning. There were 23 reports of finger injuries, including six serious injuries.
The white plastic molded clip-on nocks are used on arrows for Ravin brand crossbows. The nocks were sold separately in a package of 12 and as original equipment with Ravin crossbows and Ravin arrows at Bass Pro Shops, Cabela’s, Dick’s Sporting Goods and other stores from October 2016 through November 2017.
People should stop using the recalled nocks and contact Ravin Crossbows for free replacements.
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JAKARTA, April 20 Indonesia's currency weakened slightly on Thursday after polls showed that the incumbent governor of Jakarta had lost his bid for re-election by a big margin.
Analysts had expected markets to have a negative "knee-jerk reaction" to incumbent Basuki Tjahaja Purnama's defeat, but said the investor attention would eventually return to the fundamentals.
The rupiah was last trading at 13,325 versus the U.S. dollar, 0.2 percent weaker than Tuesday's close of 13,295. Indonesian markets were closed on Wednesday. (Reporting by Eveline Danubrata; Editing by Eric Meijer)
Vitamin World, the Holbrook-based retail chain that filed for bankruptcy protection in September, has received a $28 million offer from an affiliate of a Chinese dairy producer to acquire its 156 remaining stores after a previous bid fell through.
The new bid calls for Valuable Hero International, based in the British Virgin Islands, to pay $28 million cash, assume liabilities of about $1.2...
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Police say a Bennington woman was driving under the influence of drugs when she was stopped with her three young children in the car.
Vermont State Police got a report of a possible drunk driver in Pownal. Police caught up with the vehicle in Bennington. They arrested the driver, Andrea Palmateer, 26, of Bennington, for driving under the influence of drugs. Police say Palmateer's children, ages 3, 7 and 9, were in the car.
She faces charges of reckless endangerment and DUI-drugs.
Police say the children were placed in the care of a relative and were not hurt.
Lauren Conrad is celebrating the new year by announcing she’s expecting a baby.
The 30-year-old former star of MTV’s Laguna Beach and The Hills posted a picture of her sonogram on Instagram on Monday with the note, “I have a feeling 2017 is going to be the best year yet.”
This will be the first child for Conrad and her 36-year-old musician husband, William Tell. The couple married in 2014.
Since leaving TV, Conrad has worked as a fashion designer and launched a homeware line.
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) -- Get your 84 jerseys out.
The Minnesota Vikings will induct Randy Moss into the team's Ring of Honor during the upcoming season. The team also announced on Wednesday that former receiver Ahmad Rashad will be inducted with Moss in the team's first ceremony since 2013.
Moss is one of the most popular players in Vikings history. He electrified a stagnant franchise when he was drafted in 1998 and spent seven record-setting years in purple before being traded to Oakland. Moss returned for four games in 2010, but clashed with coach Brad Childress before being released. His No. 84 jersey continues to be a big seller in Minnesota to this day.
Rashad played seven seasons for the Vikings from 1976-82. He made four Pro Bowls as a Viking.
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Border control agents from Spain arrested a Moroccan woman after she tried entering the country with a migrant hidden in her suitcase.
The 22-year-old had tried entering the Spanish North African enclave of Ceuta with case on December 30.
But authorities pulled her aside after noticing the woman acting suspiciously.
After stopping her, officers asked her to open the suitcase and discovered a young male inside.
The immigrant, a 19-year-old from Gabon, was treated by medics who feared he had suffered from a shortage of oxygen while in the suitcase.
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The Borger basketball booster club held their first annual shoot out on Wednesday, January 31, 2018. See more on this story in the Thursday, February 1, 2018 edition of the Borger News-Herald.
On Friday afternoon, 8-year-old Aly Arnold thought she was just going to be watching a play. But the main act was a complete surprise.
Her father Ryan, who has served in Kuwait since July, returned from his deployment two weeks early and surprised his daughter on stage.
"He really surprised me," said Aly. "Now I'm back with my full family. Mommy, me, Daddy and Eric."
Aly's teacher called the third grader onstage after the show, and said she had a "special guest," to congratulate her on being strong while her dad was overseas.
"It just so happened we had this special day here with the whole school together," said Melissa Jellings, a third grade teacher at Mosinee Elementary School. "So it was the perfect opportunity to surprise her."
Aly is thrilled to have her dad home.
"I'm excited, and we're feeling good together," she said.
Williston residents to vote on $77M school construction bond
WILLISTON, N.D. (AP) — Williston residents will decide whether to pay higher taxes to fund school construction projects.
The $77.2 million bond issue that goes before voters Tuesday would pay for two elementary schools and an addition to Williston High School.
The bond issue would raise taxes about $215 per year for every $100,000 of taxable evaluation.
District officials say enrollment has nearly doubled in the past decade, to about 4,100 students in grades K-12. The construction projects would be completed by fall 2019 and would raise capacity to 5,100.
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IF YOU buy into the foreign-policy narrative being advanced by fans of US President Donald Trump these days, recent actions in the international arena taken by the White House occupant have heralded a new Trump Age of American diplomacy, as the assertive projection of the US
A few days ago, my wife and I went up to Vegas. We went up Highway 93. I set my cruise control at 65 mph, which is the posted speed limit.
I thought I was going to get run over.
Cars passed me like I was standing still. I know good and well some of those cars were going 80 mph.
When we got close to Vegas there was some road construction. There were places that the speed limit was down to 35. When I got down to 35, I thought I was going to get rear ended.
It is obvious that a good share of people have total disregard for traffic laws. I see people every day going through stop signs.
What on Earth is the matter with people? Are they in that big of a hurry?
Then people complain when they get their insurance bill. People forget that fines double in construction zones.
I remember what my dad told me several years go: “It isn’t how fast you go, it is how much of a steady pace you keep.”
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BOARDMAN, Ohio (WYTV) – It seems that just after most of the major roads in Mahoning County were temporarily treated, the snow is coming back again.
Mahoning County Engineer Pat Ginnetti is frustrated by the chance that those potholes could come back and new ones could form.
He said the salt trucks and crews will be ready to go, but the aftermath is going to be the tough part.
As for most of those potholes that are temporarily filled? Expect a lot of them to reopen.
“The freeze-frost cycle is going to open the roads back up,” Ginnetti said. “A lot of the roads that we patched are going to need patched again because it’s going to blow material out, whether from the freezing-thawing or the plows running it over.”
He also said the asphalt plants are not making hot mix right now. That’s a more permanent pothole fix.
Ginnetti said fixing potholes is a slow and time-consuming process for the crews as well.
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On Saturday, July 22 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Deschutes Brewery will bring its Street Pub to Milwaukee. The Oregon brewery’s 400-ft traveling festival will be located along Old World Third Street, near Kilbourn Avenue.
The Street Pub will be free to the public, with VIP packages available for purchase. There will be a large selection of beers from Deschutes, and taps from local breweries, totaling over 50 beer selections. Pints are available for tokens, which cost $5 each.
The festival will have raffle prizes, live paintings with beer, live music, local vendors and more.
The Street Pub, which chooses charitable organizations to support at each location, has selected Hunger Task Force and Westown Association for this year’s festivities.
For more information on the event visit https://www.deschutesbrewery.com/events/street-pub-milwaukee/
Interested in volunteering? Visit https://www.hungertaskforce.org/events/deschutes-street-pub/
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Republican Sen. Brian Shiozawa of Utah has resigned to take a health care position with President Donald Trump’s administration.
Shiozawa resigned on Monday and is also retiring from his career as a doctor to become regional director for intergovernmental and external affairs for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Shiozawa will serve as the personal representative of the Health and Human Services secretary in Utah, Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, North Dakota and South Dakota.
Shiozawa worked at St. Mark’s Hospital for 27 years as an emergency room doctor. He was elected to the Utah Senate in 2012.
Details of the process to replace Shiozawa have not yet been announced. The replacement will serve until next year’s general election.
Keremeos firefighters are working to put out a fence post fire on Upper Bench Road this morning.
Members of the Keremeos Volunteer Fire Department are fighting a “suspicious” fire Wednesday morning on a property on Upper Bench Road.
Jordy Bosscha, chief of the department, spoke briefly with the Review as firefighters worked to put out a pile of fence posts that were someone set on fire.
Bosscha said although the pile was creating a lot of smoke, there was no risk to structures.
He said the fire was suspicious in nature.
Residents are reminded to stay out of the area as firefighters work.
Currently there is a ban on any fires larger than a campfire (half metre by half metre in size) in the Kamloops Fire Centre, which includes the Similkameen. The prohibition remains in effect until Oct. 15.
The fine for having a larger fire is up to $1,150.
The Review will update this story when more information comes available.
It was all UBC Thunderbirds all the time in their 5-0 win over the host UVic Vikes men’s soccer team on Oct. 5 at Centennial Stadium.
TORONTO — The energy sector helped lift Canada’s main stock index in late-morning trading, while the loonie flew higher after the latest rate announcement by the Bank of Canada.
The Canadian central bank kept its key interest rate on hold at 1.25 per cent, but its comments increased market expectations that it would raise the rate in July. The Canadian dollar was trading at 77.66 cents US, up from an average value of 76.92 cents US on Tuesday.
The S&P/TSX composite index was up 51.68 points to 15,974.29, after 90 minutes of trading.
In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 187.29 points to 24,548.74. The S&P 500 index was up 24.66 points to 2,714.52 and the Nasdaq composite index was up 60.18 points to 7,456.77.
The July crude contract was up US$1.41 to US$68.14 per barrel and the July natural gas contract was down one cent to US$2.89 per mmBTU.
The August gold contract rose US$1.30 to US$1,305.40 an ounce and the July copper contract fell one cent to US$3.05 a pound.
Bolingbrook is the first city in Will County to ban sales of tobacco to anyone under the age of 21. This includes cigarettes, cigars and vaping devices. In an unanimous vote, 5-0 with one Village Board member absent, Mayor Roger Claar says there was little disagreement and was thinking, “why didn’t we do this sooner.” Community health educators at the Will County health department are hoping Bolingbrook’s action will lead other home rule communities in Will County to follow suit. Other municipalities that have passed Tobacco 21 include Evanston, Oak Park, Naperville, Chicago and 10 other communities.According to the health department’s Cindy Jackson, “ninety percent of smokers start before the age of 21.” Jackson says,” if we can change the age of tobacco purchasing to 21, less youth will start to smoke.”
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio -- LeBron James (left ankle) will not play in the Cavaliers' second preseason game tonight against the Indiana Pacers, according to the team.
James didn't play in the Cavs' preseason opener against the Hawks after suffering an ankle sprain Sept. 27. He practiced Thursday and did not suffer any setbacks; he's being held out against the Pacers for precautionary reasons.
Iman Shumpert (left foot sprain), Cedi Osman (back spasms), and Isaiah Thomas (right hip) are out tonight, too.
The Cavs (0-1) play again Sunday in Washington.
Brown's Wharf, the historic retail and office project along the waterfront in Fells Point, has sold to Continental Realty Corp. for $21 million. Baltimore-based Continental Realty, which bought the 104,000-square-foot project on Thames Street from Hunt Investment Management, plans to invest another $2 million to upgrade common areas and building systems and increase street presence.
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With the Western Washington University graduation and the typical late spring events like weddings, it was a challenge for those visiting the area to find a last-minute place to stay. "We didn't have a room to sell on Friday or Saturday," said Craig Schultz, director of sales at the Bellingham Home2 Suites by Hilton hotel in the north part of Bellingham.
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Police in Patra, western Greece, say they have arrested the serial arsonist who had allegedly targeted cars and motorcycles in the city on at least 13 different occasions since early August.
The suspect was expected to appear before a local prosecutor Monday.
Mulder's trouble with his credit cards leads to a much bigger problem for him and Scully.
REPORT: Without Donald Trump, Twitter Would Be Nearly Worthless
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Celebrities and news figures complain endlessly about President Donald Trump’s Twitter account. There’s even a lawsuit pending, accusing the White House of violating Twitter users’ Constitutional rights every time Trump pushes the “block button.”
So why won’t Twitter do anything about the President’s twitchy Twitter finger? Well, it turns out that, without Trump, Twitter is nearly valueless. Booting him off the network would cause the already cash-strapped social media company to lose a whopping $2 billion in valuation — a fifth of what it’s worth.
According to business analysts at Monness Crespi Hardt & Co., who released an assessment of Twitter this week, Twitter has a dearth of “monetizable users” — that is, an audience Twitter can sell ads to. If people leave Twitter, advertising revenue drops, and the company can’t turn a profit (not that it is, currently, anyway). – READ MORE
The Devils had a touch choice to make and they went with the Swiss kid over the prairie boy. Yesterday, Three more teams made their choices.
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House bill would tax, regulate Airbnb, other rentals
BOSTON (AP) — A bill under consideration in Massachusetts would place taxes on short-term rentals, including those made available through online platforms like Airbnb.
The legislation calls for a three-tiered state tax on short-term rentals, and gives cities and towns the option of imposing additional excise taxes.
The bill would impose a 4 percent state tax on rentals by an individual who offers no more than two rooms for rent.
Short-term rentals made through a professional property manager or investor host would be taxed at 5.7 percent and 8 percent respectively.
The bill would also create a state registry of short-term rental properties.
An Airbnb spokeswoman called the bill "overly burdensome" while the hotel industry describes it as "common sense legislation."
The bill could come before the Massachusetts House as early as Wednesday.
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So you’ve got Wednesday off for the public holiday, the kids are begging to go to the EKKA but you’re thinking it’ll be too expensive. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with our 96five 10 Things EKKA Challenge… and everything is FREE!
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With the news that the number of deaths in the UK caused by prostate cancer has overtaken breast cancer-related deaths for the first time, there has never been a better time to spread awareness about the disease.
Here, prostate cancer survivor David Kurk recounts his own story – and reiterates the point that getting tested is crucial, even if the results aren’t foolproof.
Aud lifted to around 0.7580 in Europe, on expectation of a dovish hike by the Fed, and then shot to a high of 0.7635 on the release of the weak US CPI & retail sales data as the market hunted for yield. Choppy trade then ensued following the rate hike …
Benedictine University seeks selling campus as 1 parcel
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Benedictine University is hoping to sell its Springfield campus as one piece of property, rather than divided into smaller lots for sale.
The State Journal-Register reports that the Illinois school is committed to maintaining all of its campus buildings and grounds until they're sold as one parcel.
The university announced last month that at the end of the spring semester it'll vacate the campus in favor of having classes at educational partner institutions.
The campus and its appraisal are expected to be available to buyers within 30 days.
The university ended its traditional daytime undergraduate programs in Springfield in 2014 to focus on providing night classes to adult students.
Benedictine is a Roman Catholic university headquartered in the Chicago suburb of Lisle. It also has a branch campus in Mesa, Arizona.
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45 hospitalized following gas leak in Sri Lankan factory
At least 45 employees of a garment factory in Ja-Ela on the outskirts of capital Colombo were hospitalized after inhaling a poisonous gas on Monday, local police said.
Preliminary investigations revealed there had been a gas leakage on the factory premises.
Those affected were rushed to a nearby state hospital. The majority of them are women.
An investigation has been launched into the incident.
Annie Lennox breaks silence on death of daughter's boyfriend The singer's 23-year-old daughter Tali Lennox was involved in a tragic accident on the Hudson River.
Body in river ID'd as boyfriend of Annie Lennox's daughter Dutchess County Sheriff's Capt. John Watterson says an autopsy conducted Tuesday confirmed the body is that of 32-year-old Ian Jones.
Body found in river could be Tali Lennox’s missing boyfriend The body found near the Poughkeepsie Yacht Club matches the description of 32-year-old Ian Jones.
Tali Lennox's boyfriend still missing after kayak accident The famed Eurythmics singer's daughter set out with her boyfriend Saturday morning and their boat flipped around 10 a.m., officials said.
Davido wants the next iphone to have a feature which shocks women who search their men’s phones.
This comes after his girlfriend,Chioma searched his phone .He made the plea on Snapchat while she sat on the bed beside him.
However,Chioma brushed him off saying nothing can shock her.
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Gardaí in Kilkenny are investigating an incident in Kilmanagh over the weekend which involved a number of people being assaulted.
The incident was reported to gardaí at 5.24am on Saturday morning. Incidents of assault and criminal damage were reported.
Anyone with information can contact Kilkenny gardaí on (056) 7775000.
Russian propaganda campaigns have become a serious concern for Western governments over the last year, but it's Europe's Balkan countries could be the Kremlin's next major focus. Various politicians , intelligence authorities and experts in both the U.S. and Europe have sounded the alarm on Russian propaganda efforts.
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A 20-year-old man has pleaded not guilty to charges that he drove onto and damaged the Iowa baseball field made famous by the 1989 “Field of Dreams” movie.
The Telegraph Herald reports that Austin Pape, of Dyersville, entered a written plea before his arraignment scheduled for Monday in Dubuque. Investigators say Pape has acknowledged driving onto the field Jan. 22, and his attorney has said Pape will work with prosecutors on a resolution.
Court records say the owner estimated the damage at more than $5,500. The vehicle left deep gashes in the field and damaged sprinklers.
The field sits 2 miles outside Dyersville — 142 miles northeast of Des Moines. Thousands of people visit the property, running around the bases and walking to the surrounding cornfields.
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A woman held on suspicion of the murder of eight babies and the attempted murder of another six at a hospital is 28-year-old nurse Lucy Letby.
Ms Letby was arrested on Tuesday in a probe into the deaths of 17 infants at the Countess of Chester Hospital.
Detectives are also investigating 15 non-fatal collapses at the neonatal unit between March 2015 and July 2016.
Police searched a property in Westbourne Road, Chester, about a mile from the hospital on Tuesday.
Officers were also seen at Ms Letby's parents' property in Hereford.
The arrest comes as part of a long-running investigation into a higher than expected number of baby deaths at the hospital.
RABAT, March 29 Morocco's National Investment Co (SNI) an investment holding firm controlled by the country's monarchy, reported a 34 percent increase in net profit, helped by capital gains from a merger between Lafarge Ciments and Holcim Maroc, it said in a statement on Wednesday.
Net profit attributable to shareholders rose to 4.43 billion Moroccan dirhams ($43.11 million) from 3.31 billion dirhams a year earlier, a financial statement published in the Le Matin newspaper, which is close to the palace. ($1 = 9.9746 Moroccan dirham) (Reporting by Samia Errazzouki; writing by Patrick Markey)
Texan charged in explosives case makes initial appearance
BEAUMONT, Texas (AP) — A Southeast Texas man accused of planting two explosive devices in Beaumont worked part time at a home improvement store where investigators say some of the materials were bought.
Jonathan Matthew Torres of Beaumont made an initial federal court appearance Tuesday. He's held without bond pending a detention hearing Thursday, a week after being arrested on charges of using an explosive to cause property damage, possession of an unregistered destructive device and mailing a threatening communication.
An affidavit says a device discovered April 26 inside a mailbox near a Starbucks never exploded. No one was hurt when another device exploded May 10 outside an Episcopal church.
Authorities said they found screws and other device components at the suspect's home and linked some items to a Home Depot where Torres worked.
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Photo taken on March 19, 2018 shows the view of sunrise from the sea level of Mediterranean, in Spain's east coastal city of Valencia. (Xinhua/Guo Qiuda)
Photo taken on March 19, 2018 shows the view of sunrise from the sea level of Mediterranean, in Spain's east coastal city of Valencia. (Xinhua/Guo Qiuda)
Photo taken on March 19, 2018 shows the view of sunrise from the sea level of Mediterranean, in Spain's east coastal city of Valencia. (Xinhua/Guo Qiuda)
Photo taken on March 19, 2018 shows the view of sunrise from the sea level of Mediterranean, in Spain's east coastal city of Valencia. (Xinhua/Guo Qiuda)
Photo taken on March 19, 2018 shows the view of sunrise from the sea level of Mediterranean, in Spain's east coastal city of Valencia. (Xinhua/Guo Qiuda)
LONDON — Prince William has brought Lady Gaga on board with in his efforts to persuade people to be more open about their mental health and crush the stigma associated with the issue.
The heir to the throne released a video on Tuesday in which he speaks with the pop superstar in a FaceTime call from his home in London to her home in Los Angeles.
William says it is "time that everyone speaks up and really feels very normal about mental health. It's the same as physical health."
Lady Gaga says that talking more openly about mental health would allow people to feel like "we are not hiding anymore."
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Summertime excitement awaits your family across all four Walt Disney World® Theme Parks. There’s the newest and most magical Disney fireworks show ever, Happily Ever After, at Magic Kingdom® Park. And there are unforgettable attractions like Frozen Ever After at Epcot® and Toy Story Mania!® at Disney’s Hollywood Studios®. Plus, prepare to go to an entirely new world. A world beyond belief at Pandora—The World of Avatar! Beginning May 27 at Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park, you’ll fly on the back of a banshee, navigate a mystical river, hike underneath floating mountains and more. There’s no better time than summertime to visit Walt Disney World® Resort—and no better time than now for your chance to win a vacation to do just that!
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George totaled 32 points (9-21 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 12-12 FT), six rebounds, two assists and two steals across 40 minutes during Oklahoma City's 113-96 loss to the Jazz in Game 4 of their Western Conference first-round playoff series.
George's scoring total was tops on the team for the second straight game, but OKC dropped another double-digit decision to the Jazz. The All-Star forward has been spectacular in three of the first four games of the series, scoring between 23 and 36 points while shooting a solid 44.9 percent overall, including 42.5 percent from three-point range. George will undoubtedly be heavily involved again when the Thunder tries to stave off elimination on its home floor in Wednesday's Game 5.
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LaVar Ball said refreshing the look of Big Baller Brand’s ZO2 Prime was like upgrading a diesel to a Buggatti. That may be true, but now it’s becoming clear that the redesign was done, in part, to help fix some issues the company was having with production.
Slam and Hoops Hype have done some reporting on the production of Big Baller Brand’s first signature shoe, and between Lonzo Ball’s reluctance to wear the shoe and reports from some shoemakers it’s obvious that their first crack at a shoe did not go as planned for the company.
“You cannot make a performance basketball shoe from scratch in three months. Impossible.” Billy Dill, creative director of Brandblack, told Slam. “So in order for them to deliver the highest quality, functioning shoe to their consumer, they would have to change the design or deliver a basketball shoe that you can’t play in.”
Documents made with pen and paper aren't the only important records of Tennessee history.
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Intel today has announced their new Pentium Silver and Celeron processor line-up powered by their Gemini Lake microarchitecture.Gemini Lake is the successor to the Goldmont-based Apollo Lake family. Gemini Lake is for low-cost PCs / nettop-like devices. The products coming out today are as the Intel Pentium Silver processors N5000 for mobile and J5005 for desktop. The new Celeron parts are the N4100 and N4000 for mobile and J4105 and J4005 for desktop.The Celeron J400S is a dual-core design up to 2.7GHz while the Celeron J410S and Pentium Silver CPUs are native quad-core CPUs without Hyper Threading. These Gemini Lake chips support dual-channel DDR4-2400 memory and have onboard UHD Graphics 605.More details on these new entry-level, low-power Intel chips at Intel.com
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers are ditching their “bumble bee” throwback uniforms for something with a more 1970s feel.
The team announced Wednesday it will wear replica jerseys of the 1978 and 1979 clubs that won back-to-back Super Bowls when the Steelers host the Cleveland Browns on Oct. 28. Team president Art Rooney II said the choice of using the ’78-79 jersey was fitting. The franchise will spend the next two seasons honouring the 40th anniversary of the teams that pushed Pittsburgh’s Super Bowl total during the 1970s to four.
The move means the Steelers are ending the use of their 1933 throwbacks that featured black-and-gold horizontal stripes that made the team resemble a pack of bees.
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The University of Kentucky says it has received an $11.2 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to fund a center to study links between obesity and cancer. Leaders at the school in Lexington announced details of the grant on Monday, saying it will fund the UK Center for Cancer and Metabolism over the next five years.
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No hard feelings really, the guy clearly has some mental issues and I guess the Leeds coaching staff were no longer willing to deal with his off field behaviour, but good luck to him.
Does solidify the need to look at our future fullback options, Golding has made excellent strides in his defensive games but he doesnt offer enough in attack for me, and with the way we have used fullbacks for the past 5 years he is too small to make the tackle breaks that Hardaker made.
Im not saying we need to buy a fullback btw, but I do think we would get a lot more joy in attack with either Sutcliffe or even Moon at fullback (both I think are wasted at centre).
The Chicago Bulls waited until the final night of the regular season to cement their spot in the postseason. Jimmy Butler made sure the wait for a playoff victory was a short one.
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A supporter of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump shows a bumper sticker reading "I am a Deplorable" at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., on Oct. 10. The term references comments by Hillary Clinton that suggest some Trump supporters are "deplorables." A rift has surfaced within the alt-right, the movement closely associated with white supremacism that has been celebrating Donald Trump's election as president.
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Who's going to challenge Alabama in the SEC?
It's an annual question, and a popular preseason answer has been Auburn, especially that the Tigers seem to have reloaded at quarterback. The Tigers made a speculated choice official today, naming Jarrett Stidham their starter at QB.
The Baylor transfer didn't play football last year while attending a junior college, but started three games for the Bears as a true freshman in 2015. He left Baylor's program after Art Briles was fired.
The hype for Stidham and the Tigers is real. He's listed at 15-1 to win the Heisman Trophy, behind only a handful of players and the over/under on Auburn's 2017 wins is 9.
Auburn faces defending national champion Clemson in Week 2, and closes its season against the Tide in the Iron Bowl.
Mars in your opposite sign is likely to bring conflict of one sort or another but with Saturn, planet of discipline, strong in your own sign you can handle the pressure. Refuse to get annoyed with people who are both stubborn and stupid.
HARRISBURG — City police are seeking help in identifying a suspect in the robbery of a Gulf station on the 1900 block of Herr Street Saturday.
The clerk told police a black male dressed in a gray sweatshirt, a black mask, and dark-colored pants entered the store, brandished a black handgun, and demanded money. The clerk complied, and the suspect fled the scene with more than $500.
Anyone with information about the suspect or the incident is asked to contact police at (717) 255-7299.
A week after her father died, Dianne Adelberg arranged to meet an old pal for yoga. She was wiped out emotionally and looking forward to a restorative class and then catching up at lunch after with her friend, whom she hadn’t seen in a while.
The two women greeted each other warmly. Then Ms. Adelberg’s friend asked: “Have you had a chance to see the photos I posted on Facebook of my hiking trip last week?”
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New Year's resolutions often include getting healthy or spending more time with family. Many people should include making a will on their to-do list.
It might seem like a waste of time, but making or revising a will is one of the best ways to provide for your family.
A will can ensure loved ones are provided for and not only wil family possessions be passed down to your kids, but to your kids kids as well.
“The start of the new year is a great time to think about making a will because a will is really a gift to your loved ones. It’s your last chance to state your wishes for your children, your business and your possessions. If you’re a single parent or part of a blended family, a will is particularly important as it provides clarity about your wishes for custody for your children," said Attorney General and Minister of Justice Suzanne Anton.
A will also ensures an estate is divided the way the deceased wanted.
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Ellen G. Keeter, 96, of Santa Barbara, died June 18. A funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church 1300 East Valley Road in Montecito, with burial to follow at Santa Barbara Cemetery, 901 Channel Drive. Arrangements are by McDermott-Crockett & Associates Mortuary.
International defensive back Kacy Rodgers II has been released by the Saskatchewan Roughriders, so he can pursue an NFL opportunity.
The 25-year-old spent the last two seasons with the Riders after originally signing with the team in August 2016. Rodgers played 25 regular-season games and recorded 74 defensive tackles, one quarterback sack and one interception which he returned 50 yards for a touchdown. In two playoff games in 2017, Rodger also recorded 12 defensive tackles.
The release comes before Rodgers was scheduled to be a free agent on February 13.
The Riders also announced the release of international defensive back Erick Dargan, who played nine regular-season games in 2017.
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Davaris McGowens scored 21 points, Kameron Langley had 17 with seven assists, and North Carolina A&T beat Hampton 92-84 on Saturday for its seventh win in eight games.
Aaren Edmead scored 14 points and Devonte Boykins and Femi Olujobi added 11 apiece for the Aggies (14-9, 7-1 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference), who shot 58.6 per cent from the field and made 16 free throws.
Hampton closed to 56-52 on Kalin Fisher’s 3, but the Aggies pulled ahead on an 11-6 run and led 80-69 on Edmead’s jumper with 6:19 left.
Boykins’s 3 tied it at 23, he hit a go-ahead layup and the Aggies led 49-40 at halftime after making seven 3-pointers and shooting 52.9 per cent from the field.
Jermaine Marrow scored 24 points with nine assists, Akim Mitchell added 21 points, and Lysander Bracey 20 for the Pirates (9-14, 4-4).
The death of a 20-year-old man remains under investigation after an autopsy failed to pinpoint what caused his death.
Mason Montana Landry's body was found around 1 a.m. Monday in the Gold Bar neighbourhood, lying in the bushes.
Patrol officers were called to the area of 103rd Avenue and 42nd Street, by a resident who led them to the body.
An autopsy was completed, but the medical examiner was unable to confirm the cause of death, pending toxicology results.
Police are asking that anyone who had contact with Landry recently, or knew of his whereabouts over the last week to contact them or Crime Stoppers.
Homicide detectives are leading the investigation.
Musician and songwriter Annie Clark - aka St. Vincent - is one of the most distinctive artistic voices and original guitarists of her generation. Her recent album, the self-titled St. Vincent , won her "album of the year" designations from the NME, the Guardian, and Entertainment Weekly. Tickets start at $32.00.
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — A man was arrested after police say he stole a van from a Southern California mortuary with a dead body inside, returned it and then stole a different van from the same business.
Riverside Police Officer Ryan Railsback says a mortuary employee was nearly run over as he tried to stop the man as he drove away the second time Sunday.
Railsback says an officer investigating the theft of the first van chased the second van for more than two miles.
The suspect, identified as 24-year-old Bobby Joe Washington, was arrested and will likely face mutliple charges including vehicle theft.
Police said the body had recently been picked up and the driver left his keys inside the van while making a quick stop at the business.
The Riverside Press-Enterprise newspaper reports Monday (http://bit.ly/2lD0O1h ) that stealing a dead body isn't included in Washington's list of potential charges because police believe he didn't mean to steal it.
** Maryland man given only 4 years in jail in shooting death of EMT
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** A Maryland man from Temple HIlls has been sentenced to four years in jail for shooting and killing a paramedic/firefighter responding to a call last April. That is the word from TheBay.net (April 17) which said Darrell Lumpkin, 62, was given the sentence Friday in the death of Prince George’s County medic John Ulmschneider, 37. Ulmschneider died last April 15th after he and another medic broke into Lumpkin’s home to do a welfare check. Lumpkin opened fire, killing Ulmschneider and wounding fellow practitioner Kevin Swain, 19. Lumpkin was indicted last summer on illegal possession of firearms x 6. His criminal record also included a 1980 conviction for assault.
MINNEAPOLIS — Police have arrested a third suspect after opponents to the Dakota Access pipeline hung a banner from the roof of the U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis during the Minnesota Vikings’ season finale against the Chicago Bears.
The 27-year-old woman is accused of obstructing legal process. Police haven’t released details of her role in the incident Sunday afternoon.
Two other people accused of sneaking onto a truss in the roof and rappelling down to unfurl the banner have been arrested for trespass. Formal charges are pending.
A fan crawled up there and hung his own banner 😳 pic.twitter.com/Q9htDkUjFd — Lauren Magiera (@LaurenMagiera) January 1, 2017
The game wasn’t interrupted, but eight rows of fans seated below the banner were cleared as a precaution.
The Dakota Access pipeline would carry oil from North Dakota to Illinois. Opponents fear it could harm the environment and American Indian artifacts. The pipeline developer disputes that.
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Austria’s Edenbridge released its debut album, Sunrise in Eden , in 2000 among a slew of similar female-fronted symphonic metal bands. Many have come and gone, but Edenbridge—still led by angelic vocalist Sabine Edelsbacher and mononymous multi-instrumentalist Lanvall—is going strong with album number nine. The Great Momentum finds the band striking an enviable balance between guitars and orchestra, sounding at times like Dream Theater (especially on “The Die Is Not Cast”). Opener “Shiantara” is inspired by Star Trek and adheres to the celestial imagery that has become an Edenbridge signature. The album loses a bit of its great momentum in the middle, but “A Turnaround in Art” emphasizes the band’s metallic side, and the 12-minute finale, “The Greatest Gift of All,” features a choir and orchestra performing in all their glory. Following a recent trend among some metal bands, Edenbridge includes a second disc with instrumental versions of all nine songs from The Great Momentum .
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Practice, practice, practice
Gareth Southgate has worked hard to dispel the myth that a penalty shoot-out is as random as a flip of a coin, an unpredictable lottery, almost impossible to prepare for.
Through meticulous planning, repetition and psychology he has helped England exorcise their innate fear of spot-kicks.
Southgate had his players practice penalties at the end of training sessions in a bid to simulate the intense pressure-cooker of a World Cup shoot-out.
England full-back Kieran Trippier, who was one of the England players to score his spot-kick, explained how the squad have been forced to practice shoot-outs when they are physically and mentally exhausted.
“Every session of training, when we are fatigued at the end, we practice," said Trippier.
BRIEF-Atos wins contract with GENCI
* CONTRACT AIMS TO DELIVER ONE OF MOST POWERFUL SUPERCOMPUTERS IN WORLD, PLANNED FOR END OF 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
FARMINGTON — I-84 eastbound is closed between exits 39 and 39A following a multi-vehicle crash Friday night.
At this time, there is no word if anyone was injured.
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The Canada Games have come to an end, and for Team Nova Scotia, it was the third best medal count in the province’s history. In Winnipeg, Nova Scotia finished
with 49 medals; 13 gold, 21 silver and 15 bronze. Among the medalists was Siobhan MacDonald of Mabou, a bronze in 2.4 metre para mix sailing.
The next Canada Games will be in 2019. Red Deer, Alberta will host the Winter Games.
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. (AP) — SkyWest Airlines is offering nonstop flights starting in April from Chicago and Washington, D.C., to a West Virginia airport near The Greenbrier resort.
The Greenbrier says in a news release that United Express jet service will be provided on 50-seat aircraft at the Greenbrier Valley Airport in Lewisburg. There will be six nonstop round trips per week each to Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport and Washington Dulles International Airport.
The Greenbrier Valley Airport is 9 miles (14.5 kilometers) from the posh resort in White Sulphur Springs.
Greenbrier President Dr. Jill Justice says the new flights will make traveling to The Greenbrier more convenient for guests and provide access for a new generation of travelers.
Joe Manganiello wears his heart on his collar.
He and wife Sofia Vergara walked the red carpet at the Hollywood premiere of Star Wars: The Last Jedi on Saturday. Later that night, she wore his gray blazer and discovered a sweet secret love note her husband had had printed on the inside of the collar. It read: "I love Sofia."
"When your husband is carrying a little surprise for u," she wrote on Instagram. "I❤️you too @joemanganiello #starwarspremiere2017."
"I love uuuuuuuu❤️❤️❤️," she later wrote.
Tibetan exiles marking the 60thyear of the Dalai Lama's arrival in India after fleeing his homeland say they have successfullysafeguarded Tibetan culture and preserved Tibetan identity, which Tibetan leaders warn is threatened by Chinese rule in their homeland.Some 70 schools run by the Tibetan exile administration in India, which is home to the largest Tibetan refugee community in the world, are at the heart of those efforts.
Two sisters are facing assault charges after police say they disfigured a girl in a voodoo ritual.
The Brockton Enterprise reports 51-year-old Peggy LaBossiere and 40-year-old Rachel Hilaire, of East Bridgewater, Massachusetts, burned the 5-year-old girl to rid her of a demon causing her to misbehave.
Police say the girl's mother is a hair stylist of Haitian descent who has LaBossiere as a client and requested the ritual. She has not been charged but is receiving mental health treatment.
Police say the girl suffered a third-degree face burn and has been taken into state custody along with her brother.
LaBossiere and Hilaire told police children sometimes get burned as spirits leave the body following the ritual, which involves prayers, special oils and incense.
They were placed in custody after pleading not guilty Monday. They'll be back in court next week.
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Attys Argue For 1/3 Slice Of $15M Asacol Deal Pie As Fees
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 1:38 PM EDT) -- Attorneys for direct purchasers who recently struck a $15 million deal in a suit accusing Allergan PLC and its subsidiary Warner Chilcott Ltd. of stifling competition for their drug Asacol urged a Massachusetts federal judge Thursday to hand them almost $5.46 million in fees and expenses, arguing that they are asking for significantly less than the $8.3 million worth of work they did in the case.
Attorneys from Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP, Garwin Gerstein & Fisher LLP, Faruqi & Faruqi LLP and Hilliard & Shadowen LLP, who...
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Last outdoor event of the season. Noon-4pm out in the parking lot. Food, raffles & more!
Collision shuts highway in both directions about 10 kilmotres east of that community
One person has been taken to hospital in critical condition following a crash that has closed Highway 3 south of Cranbrook.
Few details are available, so far, but according to DriveBC, Highway 3 and Highway 95 and closed in both directions about 10 kilometres east of Yahk.
Five ambulances, including one air ambulance, were dispatched.
No detours are available. Estimated time the road will re-open is 6 p.m.
More information as it becomes available.
Wide receiver Trey Griffey, son of Ken Griffey Jr., has signed a contract with the Miami Dolphins, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Time_Sports
PEOPLE in Powys need to sit around the fireplace, as temperatures could go as low as minus 13 degrees celsius tonight.
Powys County Coucil’s waste and recylcing collections for tomorrow have been cancelled and many schools have already confirmed that they will be closed.
Welshpool, Caereinion, as well as Newtown, Llanfyllin and Builth Wells High Schools have all confirmed that they will be closed
At the moment, eighteen primary schools have confirmed that they will be shut tomorrow.
The Council is asking parents and guardians to keep an eye ouf more school closures on their website http://www.powys.gov.uk/en/schools-students/find-out-if-a-school-is-open-or-closed/
Tonight the Met Office is warning that it will be very cold with a widespread, severe frost with a risk of icy stretches on roads for many.
Temperatures could well go as low as – 13 degrees celsius.
Tomorrow, the weather should very cold but bright in the morining turning cloudier through the afternoon.
Barnes & Noble terminates CEO for company policy violations
NEW YORK (AP) — Barnes & Noble Inc. is terminating CEO Demos Parneros after barely a year on the job for violating company policies.
The New York bookseller said Tuesday Parneros' termination has nothing to do with financial reporting or potential fraud. It didn't provide other specifics about which policies Parneros violated.
Parneros was appointed CEO in April 2017 after joining Barnes & Noble as chief operating officer in November 2016. He won't receive severance or remain on the company's board.
Three executives will lead Barnes & Noble while the company searches for a permanent replacement. Leonard Riggio, the company founder and chairman, will also be involved in management.
Parneros was Barnes & Nobles' fifth CEO in less than a decade.
Law firm Paul, Weiss advised its board of directors on the move.
Fred Hoiberg: Rajon Rondo will remain out of rotation
Rajon Rondo is still in exile, and there is no indication when it will end.
Chicago Bulls coach Fred Hoiberg said Monday that Rondo would remain out of the rotation for the team’s next game against New Orleans.
Hoiberg did have praise for Rondo’s professionalism, but nothing has changed with regards to his status.
Hoiberg said MCW will start vs. Hornets. — K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop) January 2, 2017
Grant will play backup PG. — K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop) January 2, 2017
Hoiberg keeps praising Rondo's professionalism. And Rondo is smiling, working w/ Grant. But nothing's changed: Rondo wants out if permanent — K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop) January 2, 2017
This will be the third straight game that Rondo will have been benched for at least a part of. He has indicated that if it continues, he’s going to seek a trade. This isn’t what he signed up for, and it doesn’t look as if the situation is going to be changing anytime soon.
Moyale to beef up squad
Fukizi and Simkonda have been out of action for months after hey were involved in a motor crash while on Malawi Defence Force (MDF) official duties. Meanwhile, Mhango said they will concentrate much on their remaining Super League fixtures in order to finish in Top 8 so that they feature in the …
TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs’ season has come down to one game, and head coach Mike Babcock says they should embrace it.
The Leafs defeated the Boston Bruins 3-1 on Monday night to tie their best-of-seven opening round series at three games apiece.
The deciding game will be played Wednesday in Boston.
There’s obvious pressure involved in a deciding game, but Babcock feels it’s chance for a team to prove it’s capable of winning big contests.
Toronto should have momentum heading into the deciding contest, having won the last two games to erase an early 3-1 series deficit.
Toronto will try to win its second series after trailing 3-1 in its history. The Leafs rallied from a 3-0 deficit against Detroit in the 1942 Stanley Cup final.
Enrique Marquez Jr. will admit in court this week that he illegally purchased the rifles used in the deadly San Bernardino terrorist siege for friend Syed Rizwan Farook and that he helped Farook form plans for attacks on the 91 Freeway and Riverside City College that were later scuttled, the U.S. Attorney's Office said Tuesday, Feb. 14. Marquez, a 25-year-old Riverside resident, has agreed to a deal that could imprison him for the statutory maximum sentence of 25 years to life in federal prison, a news release said. He faced up to 50 years in federal prison if convicted of all charges and if the maximum sentences were served consecutively.
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NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — A federal jury has convicted a Virginia woman on fraud and tax charges after prosecutors said she charged over a half-million dollars on her boss's credit cards.
Sherea Darnell is a former manager at a Williamsburg eye care center. Prosecutors say she used the doctor's credit cards to charge some $514,000 in personal transactions, including her son's preschool tuition.
The jury heard from prosecutors that she also took over $90,000 in cash advances from the credit cards, using it to hire maid services and buy clothing and airline tickets. Authorities say that after her resignation from the eye center, Darnell continued to use her boss's cards until the doctor finally discovered the fraud.
Darnell faces a maximum penalty of 30 years. Sentencing is set for October.
Through 9/2 “Katharine Hepburn: Dressed for Stage and Screen”% This unique exhibition displays performance costumes from the stage productions “The Philadelphia Story,” “Without Love and Coco,” and classic films such as “Adam’s Rib” and “Stage Door.” Hepburn’s signature look of tailored beige trousers and linen jackets is featured along with vintage posters, playbills, photos and other related artifacts that illustrate Hepburn’s 66-year career. Kent State University Museum, 515 Hilltop Drive, Kent. kent.edu/museum
SACRAMENTO (AP) — A crane operator faces manslaughter charges in the 2014 deaths of his son and another worker at a Northern California bridge construction site.
The Sacramento Bee reported Sunday that Mark Porter was arraigned last month in Yolo County Superior Court on charges of involuntary manslaughter.
Workplace safety officials say Marcus Zane Porter and pile driver Glenn Allen Hodgson plunged 80 feet to their deaths May 30, 2014 when the basket carrying them broke free from a crane.
Mark Porter was a supervisor at the site to repair a crane being used to build the Winters Road Bridge over Putah Creek that connects Yolo and Solano counties.
State authorities assessed fines over $100,000 for safety violations at the site.
Porter is scheduled to return to court Feb. 28.
The dark street corner would have been silent if not for the grumble of a motorbike. It was nearing midnight, but for Ibrahim Sesay - a 27-year-old motorbike taxi driver in Freetown - the evening had just begun.
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Man Falls Into Sinkhole While Trying to Protect People From Sinkhole
(PHILADELPHIA) — A Philadelphia man who fell into a sinkhole says he was putting traffic cones around it because he was worried about the safety of children playing outside.
Eugene Clark tells WCAU-TV he was near the sinkhole Saturday night when the asphalt gave way and he tumbled 10 feet (3 meters) into it.
The 58-year-old calls it a "shocking situation to be in."
Clark has injuries to his ankle, wrist and lower back. He says a city firefighter pulled him out about an hour later with his bare hands "like Hercules."
He says the water department recently came out to deal with other issues on the street but never fixed the sinkhole. The department says there appears to be a sewer line leak and they will look at the hole this week.
New Delhi: Rahul Gandhi has been formally declared as the Congress Party president. Confirming the elevation, Congress’ Central Election Authority Chairman Mullapally Ramchandran said the committee had received 89 nomination papers, all proposing the name of Rahul for the coveted post.
“Eighty-nine nomination papers proposing the name of Rahul Gandhi for the Congress president have been received. All the nomination papers have been found valid. Since the withdrawal date/time is over and as there is only one candidate, as per Article XVIII (d) of the Constitution of the Indian National Congress, I hereby declare Rahul Gandhi elected as the president of the Indian National Congress,” said the party’s returning officer in a statement.
Rahul filed his nomination papers for the post of the party chief at the All India Congress Committee (AICC) headquarters on December 4.
Rahul has succeeded his mother Sonia Gandhi, who held the post for nearly two decades.
YUBA CITY — Truck drivers staged a protest of new regulations Friday along Highway 99, south of Yuba City, and Interstate 5 traffic in Downtown Sacramento.
The protest is making its way south to Fresno, organizers said.
#TrafficAlert: A protest by semi truck drivers has traffic slowed on Highway 99, moving south from Sutter County, ending in Fresno. — Caltrans District 3 (@CaltransDist3) October 6, 2017
The line of semi trucks on the road caused serious traffic backup.
Drivers were protesting new regulations requiring an Electronic Logging Device to be synced to trucks’ engines. The device automatically records the driver’s route and eliminates the need for handwritten log books.
Supporters of the rule say it prevents drivers from cheating on log books. Critics argue the device is expensive and isn’t something smaller companies can afford.
All trucking companies are required to have the devices installed by December 2019.
WASHINGTON, Oct 6 (Reuters) - The U.S. Commerce Department on Friday moved to impose additional trade duties on the sale of Bombardier Inc CSeries jets in the United States, prompted by Boeing Co's accusation that the Canadian plane and train maker had dumped the planes at "absurdly low" prices.
The Commerce Department proposed a 79.82 percent antidumping duty after a preliminary finding that the jets were sold below cost to Delta Air Lines in 2016. (Reporting by Tim Ahmann; Editing by Meredith Mazzilli)
Rose Parade proceeds under clouds with additional security
PASADENA - The Rose Parade is underway under cloudy skies and with additional security.
The 128th annual parade got started Monday with an added police presence and measures to prevent a vehicle from barreling into the route.
Sturdy barricades are erected at more than 50 intersections to prevent a terrorist attack like ones that happened in Berlin and France last year when trucks plowed into crowds.
Flower-covered floats feature waterfalls, a roller coaster and surfing dogs. The AIDS Healthcare Foundation has a float honoring the 49 killed in the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida. Three survivors of that attack were on the float titled "To Honor and Remember Orlando."
Three Olympic gold medalists, runner Allyson Felix, diver Greg Louganis and swimmer Janet Evans, are grand marshals of the parade.
James Comey's Book Becomes Bestseller Before Official Release A Higher Loyalty: Truth, Lies and Leadership is set to be released on Apr. 17, but it's already on Amazon's bestsellers list. The former FBI director's memoir covers the most high-staking situations of his career and what ethical leadership looks like. Trump fired Comedy in May 2017, and Comey hinted he would divulge details of the ousting in his novel. Amazon currently lists the book at $20.48 for a hardcover and $14.99 on Kindle.
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Aug 13 (Reuters) - Long-hitting American Justin Thomas stormed to an emphatic victory at the PGA Championship on Sunday.
The 24-year-old from Kentucky, with six birdies in the final round, claimed his first major title with a closing 68 to finish at eight-under 276 at Quail Hollow.
He joins Spaniard Sergio Garcia (Masters), American Brooks Koepka (U.S. Open) and American Jordan Spieth (British Open) as 2017 major champions. (Reporting by Andrew Both; Editing by Frank Pingue)
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Casey Bailey scored 4:29 into overtime as the Binghamton Senators edged the St. John's IceCaps 3-2 on Tuesday in American Hockey League action.
Max McCormick and Jack Rodewald both had goals in the first period for Binghamton (21-25-3), the Ottawa Senators' AHL club. Chris Driedger made 45 saves.
Ryan Johnston and Chris Terry scored in the third period to force the extra period for St. John's (23-21-7), the AHL affiliate of the Montreal Canadiens.
WATCH LIVE: Protesters gather outside of Trump Tower as president returns to NYC
Noor Al-Sibai 14 Aug 2017 at 18:18 ET
In addition to gathering for a Charlottesville counterprotester solidarity march that was 20 blocks long last night, protesters are now convening on Trump Tower in wait for the president’s return to New York.
According to the New York City Patch site, invites for protests at Trump’s midtown Manhattan flagship tower circulated on Facebook the previous night, pegged to his return to New York on Monday.
6,000 people marked themselves as “going” to the event, with 20,000 more saying they’re “interested,” Patch reported.
Watch the protests as they unfold below, via USA Today.
The community policing team raided a house in St Peter’s Avenue, Arlesey on Tuesday morning.
Officers carried out a search warrant under Section 23 of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 which had been authorised by Bedfordshire Magistrates Court.
In a statememt the team said: “Investigations such as this are often as a result of co-operation and information from members of our communities. We welcome and encourage any information in relation to criminal activity. Please report your suspicions around increased activity at an address. Visitors at all hours of the day, short visits by vehicles and people, often with occupants coming out to meet the visitors and vehicles. Increase in anti-social behaviour in an around an address for example large noisy gatherings and parties and teenagers gathering at an address.” Call 101.
Engineers need to rethink how to design and operate dams after research found that they create an additional 1.1 million cases of malaria every year.
Dams provide vital water security as well as power to countries in Africa but they also create small standing pools of water - ideal breeding grounds for malaria-transmitting mosquitos.
A study of the impact of 956 large dams on malaria transmission in Africa found that, despite conventional mosquito control efforts, such as the use of insecticide treated bed nets and indoor spraying, there were an extra 1.1 million cases of malaria around the dams in 2015.
With population growth and climate change that number is expected to increase to more than 2.2 million by 2050.
During the annual GFWC-N.H. Merrimack District meeting in Nashua last month, members stuff Operation Smile Dolls, which are used by therapists to help alleviate fear in children facing medical procedures.
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Hackers on Sunday defaced India’s elite National Security Guard’s website and left anti-India messages.
The hackers who identified themselves as the ‘Alone Injector’ left a message for Indian Prime Minister Narendar Modi and also uploaded an showing Indian police brutality in occupied Kashmir.
The hackers identifying themselves as ‘Alone Injector’ also left a message for the India Forces mocking them for staging a false surgical strike. A message reading “Pakistan Zindabad’ was also placed on the home screen.
Indian media blamed Pakistani hackers for the attack citing pro-Pakistan slogans. However, no hacking group has claimed responsibility as yet.
MMG’s Wale drops off the official video for his new single “Staying Power”. Directed by Chris Hernandez. You can download “Staying Power” now on iTunes/Google Play.
About Carers' Support Group Fishponds
The peer support group gives people the opportunity to meet with others who understand some of what they are going through. Run by a facilitator, the sessions offer a chance to ask questions, get information and share experiences in a safe and supportive environment.
Cruz went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk and two runs in a win over the Angels on Tuesday.
Cruz capped off a productive night with a 398-foot shot to left that closed out the scoring for the Mariners. The veteran slugger is once again pacing the team in home runs (22), while his 52 RBI are second only to Mitch Haniger on the Mariners.
Russia's military presence in Donbas raises no doubts, U.S. has no need to provide evidence
The presence of the Russian Armed Forces in the east of Ukraine has been confirmed and there is no doubt about it, the U.S.' Special Representative for Ukraine Negotiations, Kurt Volker, said.
The statement that Russia controls and manages the military forces in Ukraine's east presently does not raise any doubts, he said in an interview with the Russian newspaper Gazeta.ru published on Friday.
Volker explained that there is a lot of public information confirming this: photographs, including satellite images, information from social networks, and reports on interrogation of Russian servicemen who were taken captive.
The envoy said he doesn't think the U.S. should provide any evidence to support this.
On Thursday, December 29th, 2016, officers from the West Nipissing Police Service responded to an alarm at approximately 11:35 p.m.at the municipal building at Minnehaha Bay in Sturgeon Falls. Upon arrival, they discovered a door ajar and footprints leading away from the building.
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Elgin home severely damaged in fire
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Firefighters from multiple departments responded to a blaze Monday night at home of the 100 block of Rolling Knolls Avenue in Elgin.
Initial reports indicated the fire started in an attached garage, which did not contain a vehicle. The damage to the home, which is for sale, was extensive.
Firefighters remained on the scene late Monday night, and no other details were available.
Another Sweetgreen location and a new cookie spot are coming to the Boston-area.
Another Sweetgreen location and a new burger joint are coming to the Boston-area.
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The Classical Purple won a a winner-take-all game against North Smithfield to claim the Division III championship, 12 to 2. Christian Sanchez went 3 for 4 and was named Most Valuable Player. It's Classical's first baseball title in 38-years.
A Sioux City man is in jail after police say he grabbed a phone out of a woman's hands, punched her in the face and took off running.
36-year-old Victor Hugo Chavez is charged with 2nd Degree Robbery and Eluding.
The woman told police she was sitting on a wall in an alley in the 400 block of 12th Street shortly before 7:00 o' clock Sunday evening. She says a man grabbed her phone and took her glasses before punching her and fleeing on foot. Officers spotted a man matching the description of the suspect. He took off running, but was apprehended after a short foot pursuit.
The incident remains under investigation.
Thousands of Kenyans are counting their losses and several others displaced following heavy rains pounding various parts of the country.
Transport along the Mai -Mahiu – Narok ,Kitui- Mutomo and Mombasa highways was paralyzed for several hours after flood waters rendered sections of the roads impassable with the Kenya National Highways Authority urging motorists to exercise extra caution.
The heavy rains forced President Kenyatta to cancel his trip to Kakamega for the devolution conference citing bad weather forcing him to address the conference from state house Nairobi.
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On Wednesday, Astron Paper & Board Mill showed a gain of 6.4 percent intraday on Wednesday after the company announced the receipt of an export order.
The export supply order of 4000 MT kraft paper is valued at approximately Rs 12 crore, the company said in its filing.
The order is expected to be executed up to last week of August, 2018, it added.
In the previous trading session, the share closed down 0.47 percent or Rs 0.50 at Rs 106.75.
The share touched its 52-week high Rs 176.60 and 52-week low Rs 100.50 on 10 January, 2018 and 27 June, 2018, respectively.
Currently, it is trading 37.03 percent below its 52-week high and 10.65 percent above its 52-week low.
At 12:41 hrs the company's shares were quoting at Rs 111.20, up Rs 4.45, or 4.17 percent.
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A healthy diet can help prevent obesity and other conditions related to weight gain, such as diabetes. Regular and balanced meals can also aid concentration and help the brain develop. So when this Coweta, Oklahoma, mom saw what her son was being fed at school for lunch, she was outraged.
As Crystal Skinner sat down to lunch at school with her third-grade son, she was in for a big surprise. As she glanced over to a classmate’s plate, in fact, Skinner was left speechless by its contents. The meal was supplied by the school, and when she saw it she was incensed.
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Contained within the child’s lunch plate was nothing more than some raisins, a couple of carrots, a yogurt and a bag of Cheez-Its. What Skinner could see, then, was a plate that did not appear to be brimming with nutrients. After all, some carrots and raisins on their own just didn’t cut it.
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The Wyoming Valley Montessori School in Kingston recently received an EITC contribution in the amount of $10,000 from the NBT Bank. The EITC scholarship program is a program which affords scholarship monies for Pennsylvania’s lower and middle class families through the direct engagement of businesses in the educational process, by providing the funding for scholarships in exchange for state tax credits. At the check presentation, from left, are NBT Bank, N.A. Kingston office branch manager, Joann Kostrobala; Dennis J. Puhalla, head of school and Edward M. Mott, NBT vice president and retail market manager.
The Three Lions beat the South Americans in a penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw in Moscow.
Colombia were handed six yellow cards, compared to England’s two, while they were also at fault for 23 of the game’s 36 fouls.
American referee Mark Geiger also gave England a penalty following an apparent pull on Harry Kane.
And Falcao, who was one of the six Colombians to be booked, has blasted Geiger’s performance.
"I found it peculiar that they put an American referee in this instance," the Monaco forward said.
Aug 12 (Gracenote) - Top scorers of the English premier league on Saturday 2 Sam Vokes (Burnley) Steve Mounie (Huddersfield Town) Jamie Vardy (Leicester City) 1 Olivier Giroud (Arsenal) Alexandre Lacazette (Arsenal) Aaron Ramsey (Arsenal) Danny Welbeck (Arsenal) Stephen Ward (Burnley) David Luiz (Chelsea) Alvaro Morata (Chelsea) Wayne Rooney (Everton) Shinji Okazaki (Leicester City) Roberto Firmino (Liverpool) Sadio Mane (Liverpool) Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) Sergio Aguero (Manchester City) Miguel Britos (Watford) Abdoulaye Doucoure (Watford) Stefano Okaka Chuka (Watford) Ahmed Hegazy (West Bromwich Albion)
(Reuters) - Irish building materials group CRH said on Thursday it would streamline certain European and American businesses by combining them, in a move to improve profit margins.
CRH said it would combine its Europe Lightside, Europe Distribution and Americas Products divisions into a new Building Products division from Jan. 1, 2019.
The world’s third-largest building group said it was aiming to improve the group’s core earnings (EBITDA) margin by 300 basis points by 2021.
Ethiopian Airlines announced (12-Aug-2017) the refurbishment of its Boeing 767-300ER fleet with new full flat seats, IFE system with 17in screens and in seat power, new lighting and cabin products in business class and new seats and IFE streaming to passengers' devices in economy class. The carrier invested more than USD6 million in the retrofit, which will be complete by Dec-2017. The airline operates the aircraft to destinations in Africa, India and the Middle East. [more - original PR]
Ongoing drought and wildfires have cattle ranchers in at least five Southwestern U.S. states scrambling for hay or pastureland, while others are selling off some of their herds.
Extreme drought conditions have contributed to wildfires in Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas and New Mexico, delaying the growth of or destroying grass and wheat used to feed cattle in spring.
Rancher Darrel Shepherd of Custer, Oklahoma, says finding hay in northwest Oklahoma is nearly impossible and two wildfires that burned about 545 square miles (1412 sq. kilometers) have destroyed pastures.
Federal agriculture officials in New Mexico say ranchers may not have feed to maintain their herd sizes and that some are already trimming their herds, while farmers along the Rio Grande are bracing for less water to irrigate their crops
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The royal family is growing again. On Sept. 4, Kensington Palace announced that Prince William and Duchess Kate are expecting a sibling for Prince George and Princess Charlotte. "Their royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are very pleased to announce that The Duchess of Cambridge is expecting their third child," the palace said in a statement posted to Twitter. "The Queen and members of both families are delighted with the news." The statement also said that Kate is again suffering from hyperemesis gravidarum, better known as acute morning sickness. While attending the National Mental Health and Policing conference in Oxford, England, on Sept. 5, Will opened up about the pregnancy. "It's very good news," he said. "There's not much sleep going on at the moment."
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× Baseball in the Attic: Michael Osacky on collecting the heart and soul of baseball
Michael Osacky was introduced to baseball memorabilia collecting at the early age of 11, when his grandfather gave him a shoebox full of old baseball cards, and he was instantly hooked. He joined Rick in the studio tonight to tell him about how he decided to use his University of Illinois business degree to start his own vintage sports memorabilia collection company. They also talked about the fickle nature of baseball card collecting and the decline of value in modern day memorabilia.
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PetFix in Euclid addresses the problem of dog and cat overpopulation by providing low-cost spay and neuter services to rescues, shelters, feral colony caretakers and individual pet owners, hoping to make euthanasia of healthy animals a thing of the past.
The nonprofit organization funds its affordable services through fundraising events such as its annual No Balls Ball, taking place at Executive Caterers at Landerhaven. The event features food, a silent auction, raffles, a wine pull, a DJ playing music for dancing, and the chance to sit around and talk about your animals with people who won’t be bored.
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People keep telling Cristiano Ronaldo’s son there’s better players than his dad and the four-time Ballon d’Or winner has taught him how to handle the comments.
“Sometimes maybe people are going to tell him ‘Oh, your daddy is not a good player. The other one is better than your daddy.‘’ Ronaldo tells Egyptian channel ON TV. “But you know what to do. He’s a smart boy like his daddy. He’s going to know how to deal.”
Ronaldo says he does not condone violent means for his son to defend him but instead stresses education and good values.
It’s a classic case of a parent teaching their child, “If you have nothing nice to say, don’t say anything at all.”
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According to FierceWireless, Sprint CEO Marcelo Claure noted during the call that his company is working with Qualcomm to launch the first "truly mobile" 5G network in the US by the first half of 2019. This moves Sprint's original plans up a bit. In comparison, AT&T plans to launch 5G service in 12 cities this year, while Verizon has plans to do so in the second half of 2018. T-Mobile doesn't plan to roll its own 5G service out until 2020. VentureBeat also reports that Sprint will have to increase prices to $70 or $80 for unlimited 5G data, which would bring it more in line with its competitors.
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Sinn Fein and other parties have tried to force through new laws to lift the ban on gay marriage in five separate votes in the Stormont assembly. Ms Fearon, an Assembly candidate for Newry and Armagh, said she has friends in Dundalk "who can marry the person they love", but those who live just a few miles north of the Irish border cannot.
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Controversial video game "Active Shooter," which allows players to assume the role of a school shooter, has been pulled from release. Nathan Rousseau Smith has the story. Buzz60
Montreal police are calling a recent “gang rape” warning circulating on social media a fabrication. The SPVM took to Facebook to discredit the concerning message.
The fake post which uses the SPVM logo targets women by telling them to be wary of a young lost boy waiting to be brought home.The false warning continues by saying the boy is apart of a new ‘gang rape’ scheme.
Montreal police claim to have no cases of this nature and no reported incidents.
The hoax has been shared on several social media platforms hundreds of times.
The police have taken efforts to squander the circulation of the hoax by sharing their post which disproves the information on their Twitter and Facebook page.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Jaguars are bringing back veteran linebacker Lerentee McCray.
McCray signed with the Jaguars on Monday. He had been an unrestricted free agent after signing a one-year deal with Jacksonville in 2017.
McCray says he’s “been waiting to find a home and I’m excited to be back here and finish the unfinished business that we left last year.”
The 6-foot-3, 249-pound McCray recorded a career-high nine special teams tackles in 13 games last season. He previously spent time with Buffalo and Green Bay after signing as an undrafted rookie with Denver in 2013.
McCray has played in 50 games over five seasons, notching 28 tackles and three sacks.
McCray won a Super Bowl in 2015 with the Broncos and was a key member of special teams, where he played for current Jaguars special teams co-ordinator Joe DeCamillis.
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Pushing For Protections For Hotel Employees NPR's Rachel Martin talks with Miami Beach City Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez, who is proposing a bill to protect hotel employees from sexual harassment.
Government regulators are considering whether to OK a 55-mile natural gas pipeline from Spartanburg County to Greenwood County as environmental groups and landowners challenge the plans. The Greenville News reports Dominion Resources Services is proposing the pipeline that opponents say is unnecessary.
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SWINDON rocker Steve Grimmett, who has been in hospital in Ecuador for the last month after having part of his leg amputated, is set to come home next week. Steve, 57 was on a five-week tour of South America when he started to feel unwell and all gigs with his band Grim Reaper were put on hold.
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We’ve teamed up with participating Knoxville Area Shoney’s Restaurants and JACO Limousines for Shoney’s Super Kid!
We want to make students who don’t usually get recognized for scholastic or athletic abilities feel extra special for a day.
Shoney’s Super Kids will get a trendy and educational ride provided by JACO Limousines from their school to the NewsTalk 98.7 studios in the afternoon to do a radio interview with Hallerin Hilton Hill. Then they will be driven to Shoney’s to eat dinner with up to three friends and a Knox County Schools representative and then finally back to their school.
Each month, Knoxville Area Shoney’s and partnering Knox County Schools will select a winning child to spotlight and reward.
Name: Nay Nay Watkins
School: Arroyo Valley
Sport: Basketball
Year: Senior
Noteworthy: Watkins registered a triple-double with 19 points, 10 rebounds and 11 steals to lead the Hawks to a 64-45 victory over Huntington Beach Edison in the second round of the CIF Southern Section Division 2AA playoffs. Watkins has 17 triple doubles in 27 games this seasons.
What is SoCal Prep Legends: The best athletes in Southern California will be honored at an end-of-the-school-year awards show. For more details visit socalpreplegends.com, where you can also vote for the SoCal Athletes of the Week, as well as Play of the Week.
April 10 Maxwell Technologies Inc
* Maxwell Technologies announces agreement with Viex Capital Advisors
* Maxwell Technologies - has agreed to nominate Mutch for election at 2017 annual meeting of stockholders as a Class III director
* Maxwell Technologies - additionally, co and Viex have agreed that, following 2017 annual meeting, board will reduce size to eight, including Viex nominee
* Maxwell Technologies - Viex has agreed to vote in favor of company's slate of director nominees at 2017 annual meeting and certain other matters
* Maxwell Technologies - under agreement, Maxwell board has agreed to appoint John Mutch as independent director and nominate Mutch for election Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
This is absolutely true… at least it has been for me. (You hear that Carol?)
A new study out of the University of Michigan just found that married couples are happier if the guy has a good relationship with his wife’s parents. It’s much less important for the woman to get along with her husband’s parents.
The researchers think it’s because an adult woman tends to be closer to her parents than a man, so when her husband likes them, that eliminates a potentially huge source of stress and conflict.
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April 24 (Reuters) - Simulations Plus Inc:
* SIMULATIONS PLUS INC SAYS WILL BE DISTRIBUTING A ONE-TIME $1,000 DISCRETIONARY CASH BONUS TO EACH OF ITS EMPLOYEES Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Liam O'Donnell's follow-up to the Brothers Strause' original alien invasion film, Skyline, may not have a release date yet, but that's not stopping the publicity train from trying to drum up some buzz.
The latest poster for the flick has landed. Featuring a cool space opera vibe, it features stars Frank Grillo and Bojana Novakovic and a good look at the aliens.
Taking place at the same time as the events of the first film, Frank Grillo plays a tough-as-nails detective who embarks on a relentless pursuit to free his son from a nightmarish alien warship.
Beyond Skyline stars Frank Grillo (The Purge: Anarchy), Bojana Novakovic (Drag Me to Hell), Jonny Weston (Project Almanac), Iko Uwais (The Raid), Callan Mulvey, Antonio Fargas, Pamelyn Chee, Yayan Ruhian (The Raid), Jacob Vargas, Valentine Payen, Betty Gabriel, Jack Chausse, and Kevin O'Donnell.
Check out the first clip from Beyond Skyline below.
Some analysts argue that revenue drives growth, while others say user growth drives revenue. Both have worked. Google reached $1B in revenue within five years of incorporation, and now has a market capitalization of over $800B. Twitter showed no focus on revenue in the first five years, but was able to parlay 500M users into a $25B public company, now growing revenue.
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Chesapeake Energy Corp. has announced plans to increase its drilling budget and rig count in 2017, saying that confidence is growing in the hard-hit energy market.
The Oklahoma City-based company said Tuesday that it would increase its capital expenditures to $1.9 billion to $2.5 billion this year. That’s compared to 2016 numbers of $1.65 billion to $1.75 billion.
Chesapeake CEO Doug Lawler said in a statement that the move will “position Chesapeake for significant production and earnings growth” in 2018. Chesapeake says it plans to operate an average of 17 rigs in 2017, compared to an average of 10 rigs in 2016.
The company will release its fourth-quarter earnings report on Feb. 23. In November, Chesapeake reported a loss of $1.16 billion, or $1.54 per share, in its third-quarter results.
For those who did not watch Top Gear a few years back, the Transfagarasan Highway situated in Romania is considered one of the best driving roads in the world and Alfa Romeo decided to take their hot Giulia Quadrifoglio and new Stelvio SUV for a drive.
The video is just 1:20 long so if you have attention issues like us, this is the perfect clip to satisfy your Alfa hunger.
The stretch of highway is usually very congested so for filming they would have had to close it down but it shows both Alfa’s very much at home through the twisty stretch of tarmac.
Although the Stelvio is not the range topping Nurburgring record holding version but it looks very comfortable climbing up the pass.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. (NEWS10) – Authorities are investigating a fire that damaged a two-story home on Burke Avenue in Pittsfield.
The fire forced the family out.
A video showed intense smoke and flames coming out of the second floor.
The Pittsfield Fire Department says two people were taken to Berkshire Medical Center for smoke inhalation. A firefighter was also taken there for a knee injury.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
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HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Investigators have cleared a Montville police officer who shot and killed a man who was beating her over the head with her own stun gun.
Windham State’s Attorney Anne Mahoney said Monday that Montville Constable Robin Salvatore “was justified in the use of deadly physical force” when she shot 53-year-old Val Thomas at a hotel in January 2017. Thomas was pronounced dead at the hospital.
The investigation found that Salvatore and another officer had gone to the Chesterfield Lodge at the request of the owner who said Thomas had not paid his bill and refused to leave.
Thomas grabbed Salvatore’s Taser from her duty belt, hit her over the head with it, and said he would kill her.
Salvatore fired one round after telling Thomas to drop the Taser.
Tale of Two Town Halls in New Jersey
Two South Jersey congressmen held town hall events just ten miles apart Monday night though voters had very different reactions. NBC10's Denise Nakano has the details.
Pickens County has three openings in its building codes department, one of which is created by the retirement of the chief inspector. Jerald Wilson, county administrator, said this afternoon, however, the rumors are not true that his county is dismantling its building codes department—in a manner similar to what happened recently in Oconee County.
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TORONTO (Reuters) - A meeting of foreign ministers from the Group of Seven leading industrialized nations was united in opposing Russia's behavior, which they said threatened peace and security, a senior U.S. State Department official said on Monday.
"There was a G7 unity on opposing Russia's malign behavior," the official, speaking on condition of anonymity, told reporters at the end of the first day of G7 meetings in Toronto.
The official said there was also openness among G7 members to dialogue with Russia "while we hold them accountable for their malign activities and their efforts to destabilize nations."
(Reporting by Lesley Wroughton; Editing by Peter Cooney)
A sting operation video went viral showing a man who studied only up to 8th standard running a private hospital in Uttar Pradesh's Shamli and operating on a patient. The video also revealed a compounder of the hospital giving anaesthesia to the patient. The owner, Nardev Singh has earlier been involved in a controversy surrounding his hospital. The hospital is said to have been sealed thrice before this incident, locals claim that due to his political connections, the hospital continues to run. A CD of the video was anonymously sent to the Additional Chief Medical Officer (ACMO) who will look into the matter. The ACMO and his team were not allowed to enter the operation theatre during the investigation.
HALIFAX — A 56-year-old convicted sex offender is facing a charge of committing an indecent act after allegedly masturbating within sight of a group of tobogganing children.
James Michael Snow of Dartmouth was to appear in Dartmouth provincial court Wednesday.
Police say the children were sledding on a hill behind an apartment building Tuesday afternoon when they heard a cough and then witnessed a man masturbating in the window of one unit.
Police went to the scene and arrested Snow without incident at 1:11 p.m. He was held in custody overnight.
Snow is under a lifetime prohibition order that prevents him from attending public areas such as parks or swimming areas where persons under the age of 14 are present or can be reasonably expected to be present.
Last year, he was charged with a breach of prohibition order after being arrested while parked in a gold van near a daycare and indoor playground.
Snow was previously convicted in 2003 of sexually assaulting a child.
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New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) Indian exports in July at $22.5 billion recorded a growth of over 3.9 per cent on the back of a healthy rise in shipments of engineering goods, petroleum products and chemicals, official data showed on Monday.
India's exports during the corresponding month of last year stood at $21.69 billion.
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HENRICO, Va. — The Navy Federal Credit Union off Glenside Drive in Henrico was robbed around 11:15 a.m. on Monday, April 17.
Henrico Police Lt. Garrett said that a white male entered the bank and passed a note to the clerk.
The clerk complied and the suspect fled on foot with undisclosed amount of money.
Police said that the suspect was a white male, with a thin build who had on a baseball cap, black sweatshirt, and blue jeans.
If you have any information about the crime, please contact Crime Stoppers at (804) 780 -1000.
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This is a property that has been fully prepared to welcome high volumes of business and leisure travellers, and even the most grizzled traveller should be impressed by the levels of service. Lobby staff were on hand to anticipate my every need and the check-in experience was of the highest levels.
The expansive list of on-site features include a decadent outdoor pool area, framed by outdoor dining areas and cabanas. The terrace, which looks out onto the lagoon, also has a whirlpool tub and fire pit. Indoors, there's a handy small market for sundry items and snacks, and the fitness and business facilities are as high end as you might expect.
Ball (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's preseason game against the Kings, Mike Bresnahan of Spectrum SportsNet reports.
The news doesn't come as much of a surprise considering Ball was limited in Friday's practice while nursing a sprained left ankle. If he's held out, Jordan Clarkson, Tyler Ennis, Josh Hart and maybe Vander Blue could all see time at the position.
Listen, Conor McGregor, if you really want to get this fight done… take care of your business with the UFC and then have your people get in touch with my people.
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Finding 'A Little Piece of Light' after incarceration
At 19, Donna Hylton was sentenced to 25 years to life imprisonment for kidnapping and second-degree murder. MPR News host Kerri Miller spoke with Hylton, author of "A Little Piece of Light," about how her life behind bars led her to become an advocate for criminal justice reform.
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According to a post on its Facebook page, Georgia Highlands College has closed the Floyd Campus after receiving a threat to that particular campus.
The post read just before 1 p.m. on Monday: “In an abundance of caution, we are ceasing operations for the day at the Floyd Campus as the investigation continues. Please exit campus at this time.”
In a second post, the school reported local authorities were on campus and urged students to please remain off the Floyd Campus as the investigation continues.
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True Twin Peaks fans will remember David bowie’s cameo in the Twin Peaks film Fire Walk with Me. Bowie played Phillip Jeffries, a FBI agent involved in the “Blue Rose” task force.
Related: Watch Motörhead’s Reverential Video for David Bowie’s ‘Heroes’
In last night’s episode of the Showtime reboot Twin Peaks: The Return, Bowie’s character appeared during FBI director Gordon Cole’s (played by series creator David Lynch) description of a strange and revelatory dream he had, according to Spin.
Last year, Harry Goaz (who plays the character Andy) mentioned to Dallas News that Bowie was supposed to return for another cameo for the revamped season, but was unable to do so before he passed away.
For the episode, Lynch used old footage of Bowie from Fire Walk With Me instead of recasting the role or changing the plot. During the end credits, there is a note dedicating the episode to Bowie’s memory.
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Atlanta (AP) – Officials have identified a 5-year-old boy who died after getting caught in the rotating wall of an Atlanta restaurant.
Media outlets report that the Fulton County Medical Examiner identified the boy on Sunday as Charlie Holt. The boy got his head stuck between two tables and suffered a head injury Friday at the Sun Dial, which sits atop the Westin Peachtree Plaza hotel.
Atlanta Police Officer S.R. Brown says Holt was visiting along with his parents from Charlotte, North Carolina. The family was at a window seat when Holt wandered away from the table.
Brown says the rotating floor shut off automatically when Holt was struck.
Holt was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
A restaurant representative with the hotel says the Sun Dial will be closed until further notice.
SOUTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) - Police are searching for the person behind a robbery at a Chase bank in Southwest Miami-Dade.
The FBI released surveillance photos of the suspect who struck the Chase near Southwest 87th Avenue and Sunset Drive, Monday.
The suspect was seen wearing a bright yellow shirt and a backwards baseball cap when he approached a teller and demanded cash.
No injuries were reported.
If you have any information on this crime, call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a $1,000 reward.
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When Donald Trump won the presidency, Jamie Lynn Hemphill felt she had to do something. She wanted to put a face on transgender individuals with the hope educating Trump about how his actions could adversely affect their lives.
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A medieval arts and crafts show will be held Saturday, February 18, on the campus of Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford.
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China's total banking assets as of the end of June reached 243.2 trillion yuan, up 11.5 percent year-on-year.
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Second-quarter net income of JD.com Inc stood at 93.2 billion yuan, up 43.6 percent from the same period last year.
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China's natural gas production in July hit 11.7 billion cubic meters, an increase of 14.7 percent from the same period last year.
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BAIC Group's electric-car making arm, Beijing Electric Vehicle Co, announced a second round of financing worth 11.18 billion yuan, a record high in the new-energy vehicle industry.
May 2 Softing AG:
* Q1 revenue rose to 19.8 million euros ($21.61 million)(previous year: 17.9 million euros), equivalent to organic growth of 11%
* In Q1 orders on hand grew by more than 50% to 14.6 million euros (previous year: 9.7 million euros)
* Q1 incoming orders increased by 23% to an impressive 21.8 million euros(previous year: 17.7 million euros)
* First-Quarter EBIT was just 0.5 million eueos(previous year: 0.7 million euros)
* Raises annual revenue forecast to around 85 million euros and confirming our EBIT guidance of around 6 million euros for 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9163 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
GRAETTINGER, Iowa (AP) - Authorities say three tanker cars containing ethanol remain in a rural creek, three days after a fiery train derailment in northwestern Iowa.
Environmental specialist Amber Wolf with the Iowa Natural Resources Department said Monday that the fire finally went out midday Sunday.
The blaze erupted after the derailment around 1 a.m. Friday on a trestle bridge spanning Jack Creek near Graettinger, about 160 miles northwest of Des Moines. Federal safety officials say 20 tanker cars filled with ethanol left the tracks, with five plunging into the creek.
Wolf says two of the five cars have been pulled out, but three remained in the creek Sunday after recovery work was suspended because of a snowstorm.
The department says creek water checks downstream found no obvious signs of a spill.
Corrects to show that 20 cars derailed, not 15.
Michigan State's women's basketball game faints during game
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FILE- In this Feb. 27, 2016, file photo, Michigan State head coach Suzy Merchant gestures as she watches from the sidelines during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Ohio State in East Lansing, Mich. Merchant fainted while coaching Michigan State against Illinois in a women's basketball game Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017. Associated Press
EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Suzy Merchant fainted while coaching Michigan State against Illinois in a women's basketball game Sunday.
The 47-year-old Merchant was evaluated by the school's medical staff on the court during the fourth quarter before walking to the locker room. She was later taken to a hospital for tests and was expected to be kept overnight as a precaution.
Michigan State beat the Illini 74-47 in its Big Ten opener, improving to 11-3 overall.
Merchant is in her 10th season at Michigan State and has a 215-99 record.
BOSTON (AP) — A Massachusetts man who vanished after attending a Boston Celtics game more than two weeks ago has been found dead in a river.
State police say they pulled the body from the Charles River on Sunday morning after a passer-by spotted it. Police on Monday confirmed it was that of 23-year-old Michael Kelleher, of Southborough.
Kelleher’s parents said in a statement: “Michael was claimed by the Charles River the night of his disappearance. At 8:00 this morning, the river gave him back to us.”
His parents also thanked everyone who helped in the search.
Kelleher was last seen March 29 after attending a Celtics game with a friend.
The cause of death remains under investigation.
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This story has been corrected to show Kelleher was found Sunday morning, not Sunday night.
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Utah pitcher Andre Jackson led a contingent of players with local ties selected on the third day of the Major League Baseball draft on Thursday. The Los Angeles Dodgers picked Jackson, 21, in the 12th round with the 370th overall pick.
Jackson, a resident of Tucson, Ariz., sat out this past season as a redshirt after having Tommy John surgery in the offseason. He played in 78 games combined between 2016 and 2017, and he played outfield as well as pitcher (12 appearances as a pitcher, 11 in 2016).
The Dodgers also picked Utes pitcher and former American Fork High School standout Riley Ottesen in the fifth round on Wednesday. The MLB draft concluded on Wednesday with rounds 11-40. Jackson was one of four Utes players drafted along with Jayson Rose, Taylorsville resident Dallas Carroll and Ottesen.
When a bad plan goes REALLY bad. Trust, FX's new series from Academy Award winners and Executive Producers Danny Boyle, Simon Beaufoy and Christian Colson, premieres 3/25 on FX.
EMBED >More News Videos abc13's Patricia Lopez shows you how to have a holly jolly time at this Houston holiday shopping tradition.
You might not have Christmas on your mind just yet, but this news will definitely put you in a holly jolly spirit.The Nutcracker Market is one of Houston's most treasured holiday shopping traditions, and you can get your hands on some discount advance tickets starting today.Tickets will sell for $18 on Ticketmaster beginning Tuesday at 10 a.m.This year's market runs November 9-12, 2017 at NRG Center.
× Indiana celebrates 201st birthday today
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Monday is Indiana’s 201st birthday! The Hoosier State became the 19th state to join the United States on December 11, 1816.
I am thrilled to proclaim today Indiana Statehood Day. We celebrate the 201st anniversary of Indiana becoming the 19th state of the Union. pic.twitter.com/YA2GrGBVVQ — Eric Holcomb (@GovHolcomb) December 11, 2017
Governor Eric Holcomb proclaimed today Indiana Statehood Day. There was a celebration at the Statehouse, and a group of students from Plainfield Schools sang “Back Home Again in Indiana.”
Cheers to another 201 years, Indiana!
GAZ044-053-054-171745- Fayette GA-Coweta GA-South Fulton GA- 109 PM EDT MON APR 17 2017 ...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR NORTHWESTERN FAYETTE...NORTHERN COWETA AND SOUTHERN SOUTH FULTON COUNTIES UNTIL 145 PM EDT... At 107 PM EDT...a strong thunderstorm was over Palmetto, moving east at 15 mph.
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New York indie-rock band Parquet Courts, inexplicably, were the musical guest’s for today’s episode of Ellen. The hip, but mostly underground rockers make for one of the trendier choices Ellen DeGeneres has had on her show, which tends to feature more famous and established pop acts. The band, joined by backing vocalists and bongo players, performed the title track from their new album, Wide Awake!, which Ellen called “a song that I love very much.” Wide Awake! is set to be released on May 18.
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Video has emerged of two people taking selfies while driving down a freeway in Perth.
DALLAS — In just 24 hours, her face and name have become world famous for what's seen as a supreme act of sportsmanship.
Dallas-area high school student Ariana Luterman was finishing the anchor leg of a girls' relay in Sunday's Dallas Marathon when she saw the legs of the women's marathon leader, Dr. Chandler Self, start to buckle from exhaustion yards from the finish line.
Acting apparently instinctively, Luterman helped Self to her feet and half-carried her to the finish line, giving the New York City psychiatrist the women's championship. Self's family later told her she'd been credited with the win
The trial of the former chairman of Anglo Irish Bank, Sean FitzPatrick has been adjourned until tomorrow.
Mr FitzPatrick has pleaded not guilty to misleading Anglo's auditors and furnishing false information about loans to him and to people connected with him between 2002 and 2007.
Mr FitzPatrick's lawyers are due to cross-examine auditor, Kieran Kelly from EY.
They claim Mr Kelly and another auditor, Vincent Bergin, were coached by investigators from the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement.
Mr FitzPatrick's lawyers say the two auditors' statements are tainted and the investigation was unfair.
This morning Judge John Aylmer told the jurors at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court that the disclosure of documents had delayed the cross examination.
He said practical difficulties had arisen and the cross-examination would not now be able to begin until tomorrow morning.
LEONARDTOWN, Md. (AP)  Authorities say a military helicopter has crashed in southern Maryland; unclear whether there are injuries or deaths.
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Three campers were injured - one seriously - when lightning struck a tree on Madeline Island in Lake Superior.
The injuries occurred early Saturday. Wisconsin authorities responding to a call for help reached the island dock around 5:30 a.m. to find a woman who said she'd been hit by lightning while trying to get into her vehicle at the Big Bay Town Park, which has a campground.
Two other injured people were found in a tent at a site near where the woman's vehicle was parked, La Pointe Police said.
A 23-year-old man from the Minneapolis-Saint Paul area had burns all over his body, police said. The other man in the tent had minor injuries.
Police said lightning struck a tree at the campsite, traveled through its root system, then to the vehicle where the woman was thrown to the ground.
Madeline Island is the largest of the 21 islands in the Apostle Island chain in Lake Superior. The islands are part of northern Wisconsin and sit west of Michigan's Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park shoreline.
That included a win over Nebraska in the Cotton Bowl following the 1964 regular season, which left the Razorbacks 11-0. Alabama was also undefeated entering the bowl season and was named the national champion by The Associated Press poll, but the Crimson Tide lost its bowl game to Texas — leading to Arkansas being named the champion by the Football Writers Association of America.
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INFORMATION Communication Techonology minister Supa Mandiwanzira yesterday apologised to #ThisFlag leader, Evan Mawarire, for falsely accusing him of skipping bail when he went into self-imposed exile in the United States, six months ago.
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Mandiwanzira last week told British ambassador, Catriona Laing, that the cleric’s arrest on arrival at the Harare International Airport on February 1, stemmed from the breach of his bail conditions.
Mawarire on Saturday demanded a public apology for Mandiwanzira.
“At the time of my meeting with the ambassador, this had been presented to me as fact and also I thought it to be true,” he said. “Today, having had sight of the court record, I recognise that I was wrong. The true facts are that the pastor did not skip bail and was not arrested for this reason. I wish to apologise to Pastor Mawarire and to anyone else who was offended by this mistake. I am also taking this opportunity to correct the misstatement to” Laing, Mandiwanzira tweeted.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Police say an Ohio girl who had just been dropped off at a bus stop by her father was fatally struck when she was apparently hit by a trailer that his truck was towing.
Columbus police say the girl, believed to be about 8 years old, died at a hospital Wednesday morning.
Investigators called to the scene in a residential area north of downtown Columbus were trying to determine exactly what happened and how the child was struck.
Police Sgt. Brooke Wilson told The Columbus Dispatch the girl apparently tried to cross the street behind the truck.
Police didn't immediately identify the family involved.
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Montreal's health authority says 11 people have now died from complications related to the hot and humid weather.
Another four deaths have been reported in the Eastern Townships region east of Montreal, with officials expected to provide an update later today.
Meanwhile, the ambulance service that serves a large swath of the Montreal area is calling on people to refrain from calling unless it is a real emergency.
Urgences-sante says it has been inundated by the volume of calls since a heat wave enveloping Eastern and Central Canada settled in for an extended stay over the weekend.
The ambulance corporation says it has received 1,200 calls per day in Montreal and nearby Laval over the past four days, which is 30 per cent more than on usual busy days.
Urgences-sante president Nicola D'Ulisse says the service is overwhelmed and has reached the limits of what it can provide.
Nairobi, Kenya (CNN) The Kenyan government continued to defy a court order to put four private television stations back on the air, escalating political tensions as the media blackout enters a fifth day Saturday.
Government officials shut down CitizenTV, InooroTV, KTN and NTV, during a live broadcast of an opposition gathering in the capital of Nairobi on Tuesday.
Such media censorship has not been not seen in Kenya for years, although the channels continued to stream online.
A court ordered the government Thursday to restore all transmissions immediately pending a February 14 court hearing challenging the government's media blackout.
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From t-shirts to piles of confetti, there were lots of souvenirs from the Golden State Warriors' victory parade in June, but BART is holding on to an unusual keepsake, and it's one that cost taxpayers a lot of money.The transit agency spent more than $500,000 to buy 40,000 pre-loaded Clipper cards, but only sold about 1,000."It's like, 'better safe than sorry,' but they were way too safe, and now they're sorry," one BART rider said.
This year the Celtics will be able to clear max cap space and go after some of the most coveted free agents, specifically Gordon Hayward . With the first pick and a chance to add another all-star, the Celtics are balancing throwing out a competitive roster with building a young team that can seamlessly grab the reins and become the next great team once Golden State begins to come back down to earth.
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Samsung Electronics Co Ltd should make no compromises on the quality of its products, Chief Executive Kwon Oh-hyun said on Monday, asking employees to improve manufacturing processes and safety inspections.
The executive, in a New Year's speech to Samsung employees disclosed by the firm, also warned of growing political and economic uncertainties from risks such as trade protectionism and foreign exchange rates.
Tom Cruise appeared to be hurt after a stunt went wrong on the set of “Mission: Impossible 6” in London.
The actor was seen limping after he jumped off of scaffolding and hit the side of a building.
TMZ posted a video that shows Cruise trying to jump onto the roof of a building, but the actor falls short and hits the edge with his torso. Within the clip, Cruise attempts to run across the rooftop before he falls to the ground. At one point, he gets up and limps back towards the scaffolding where he is pulled by his harness.
It’s unclear as to what the extent of the injury is, or if he was hospitalized.
Cruise, 55, is known for performing many of his own stunts.
“Mission: Impossible 6” is set for release in July 2018. Cruise announced in June that the long-awaited “Top Gun” sequel will be called “Top Gun: Maverick.”
From Derwin Gray to a Ute enjoying a Cougartail, here's some of the best of Twitter for BYU vs Boise State.
You've got potential
A couple of former BYU and NFL players like what they see out of Matt Bushman
#89 got NFL potential. — Derwin L. Gray (@DerwinLGray) October 7, 2017
Offense alert!
Look at BYU, moving the ball and stuff. — Pat Forde (@YahooForde) October 7, 2017
That brief spasm of BYU offense has ended. Punt team on. — Pat Forde (@YahooForde) October 7, 2017
BYU pandas
C'mon man...
Some general things that just make you wonder.
He’s just here for the cougartails. pic.twitter.com/VZuDZ5EBeb — riboflavin (@riboflavinLLC) October 7, 2017
Boise fan flashing the U like it’s supposed to upset us. Ok, A for effort I guess. — POOH (@bigunclepooh) October 7, 2017
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JOELI Nukunawa, who was charged in relation to a carjacking incident in Kashmir, Lautoka last year, escaped from the Suva Remand Centre in Korovou on Sunday afternoon.
Nukunawa, 26, is from Naibita, Wainibuka in Tailevu and resides at Vunimoli settlement in Tacirua.
Members of the public are urged to contact the nearest police station if they have any informaion that may lead to his arrest.
The Fiji Corrections Service is continuing its search and members of the public are warned that it is an offence to harbour escaped prisoners.
The Spring 2017 Amarillo Job Fair will be held tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Amarillo Civic Center. The event, established through a partnership between Workforce Solutions Panhandle and the City of Amarillo has been bringing the Texas Panhandle's top employers together with job candidates for more than 20 years.
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Jimothy Ford is charged with three counts driving while revoked, failure to register vehicle, ex-felon card, wear a safety belt or insurance, possession of drug paraphernalia and three counts speeding. MCSO
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It's hard not to laugh when you hear the way some wines are described. A wine can be briary, burnt, blunt, brawny or backward.
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Montreal police took to Facebook Friday to debunk a warning making the rounds on social media — ostensibly from the police service (SPVM) — about a ruse to entrap and sexually assault women.
The fake post bearing the SPVM logo states that a distressed little boy will approach a woman walking in public and ask her to take him to an address. It says that when she arrives at that address, she will be attacked.
The SPVM states that no cases of this nature have been reported on its territory.
The message is directed at women in Montreal and Laval and littered with exclamation points. It has been shared more than 500 times on Facebook alone since Thursday.
The message is in English, and the shade of white behind the text and logo betrays the use of Photoshop or MS Paint.
"We invite you to be very [cautious] and verify the provenance of such a message before broadcasting it to your contacts," the Montreal police service posted on its Facebook page.
A person, bottom right, peers out of a window from a building on fire in London, Wednesday, June 14, 2017. Metropolitan Police in London say they're continuing to evacuate people from a massive apartment fire in west London. The fire has been burning for more than three hours and stretches from the second to the 27th floor of the building. Matt Dunham AP Photo
Paes out of Indian Davis Cup squad
NEW DELHI, Aug 14: India today brought back top singles player Yuki Bhambri, who is playing some of the best tennis of his life, to counter Canada in the Davis Cup World Group Play-off tie while veteran Leander Paes was not considered due to his low ranking. Also making a comeback to the side was big-serving Saketh Myneni, who is ranked eighth among the Indians in ATP list at number 495 but made the cut.  PTI
Costa Rica Unlimited is inviting off-road riders from all over to enjoy the ride of a lifetime with five-time National Enduro Champion Russell Bobbitt as we ride in, over, and through the beautiful country of Costa Rica. Enjoy six days, five nights, and four riding days on one of our new Yamahas or KTMs.
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JOHANNESBURG, March 31 South Africa's Chamber of Mines said on Friday that it was "seriously concerned" by the dismissal of Pravin Gordhan as finance minister at a time when South Africa’s sovereign credit rating is at risk and investor confidence in the economy is at a very low ebb, it said in a statement.
BEAUFORT, S.C. (WSAV) — Fancy hats, tea sets and a community of diversity were showcased in the Lowcountry this weekend.
On Sunday, a fundraiser benefiting The Original Gullah Festival featured international artist and Gardens Corner native Jonathan Green.
News 3’s own Tina Tyus-Shaw had the opportunity to emcee the event along with Elizabeth Millen.
Whale Branch Middle School’s Excel Club celebrated with a ‘green fashion show.’ The models took a field trip to thrift stores and found what they liked — based on Green’s artwork.
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Their hope? That this upcycling project will inspire others to keep unused clothing out of landfills.
Green also picked the winner of a student art competition. Students were assigned to create pieces based on his work.
Battery Creek High’s Alexis Jessup took home the big prize and some of Green’s artwork gifted to her.
The Exchange Club of Beaufort partnered with Jonathan Green for the event.
April 28 Nyrstar NV:
* Announced on Thursday sale of Campo Morado mine for a total cash consideration of $20 million
* Closing of the transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to occur by Q3 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
Yan Gomes, C, Indians, $3,100
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Gomes has been one of the more productive backstops so far in the early going and his immediate future looks bright. Rays starter Drew Smyly has faced Gomes only 4 times , but the Indians catcher has slugged 2 home runs. OK, a small sample, but a positive one. Roll with Gomes as his price is also right. (Getty)
Dec 12 (Reuters) - Eroad Ltd:
* TO RAISE ‍CAPITAL VIA COMBINATION OF PLACEMENT RAISING AT LEAST NZ$14 MILLION AND SHARE PURCHASE PLAN RAISING AT LEAST NZ$4 MILLION​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
A man with a pipe bomb strapped to him set off the crude device in the subway near Times Square on Monday, injuring the suspect and three other people at the height of the morning rush hour.
The explosion happened in an underground passageway under 42nd Street between 7th and 8th Avenues. The 7:30 a.m. blast caused smoke to fill the passageway, which was crowded with throngs of Monday morning commuters.
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said “this was an attempted terrorist attack.”
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Sales of Tom Dingwall’s latest CD have raised £600 for medical equipment for the Machars community.
A delighted Tom said: “Thanks to everyone who supported me in the sale of my CD ‘Friends’. I raised £600 which allowed me to purchase 16 mobile blood pressure monitors from Boots, who gave me a great deal. All the monitors will be used in our local community, so thanks again to you all.”
House Speaker Paul Ryan of Wis., joined by House Majority Whip Steve Scalise of La., right, and Rep. Greg Walden, R-Ore., departs a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017. House Speaker Paul Ryan of Wis., joined by House Majority Whip Steve Scalise of La., right, and Rep. Greg Walden, R-Ore., departs a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017.
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WASHINGTON (AP) " Senior House Democrats are extolling the benefits of President Barack Obama's health care law in hopes of derailing Republican plans to gut the statute.
Speaking to reporters Monday, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi says the GOP will begin its "assault" on the law when the 115th Congress convenes Tuesday.
She says abolishing so-called Obamacare as Republicans have promised will force people to pay more for their health insurance while getting much less coverage than they receive through the law. She says undoing the law also will undermine Medicaid and Medicare.
Pelosi is urging people to "take a second look" at how the law has improved their lives.
House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer says many people who voted for President-elect Donald Trump want the health care law preserved.
The Raiders connected on 12 three-pointers, eight in the first half, and picked up their first Horizon League win of the season Saturday aft DETROIT, Michigan - The Wright State men's basketball team connected on 12 three-pointers, eight in the first half, and picked up their first Horizon League win of the season Saturday afternoon with an 85-72 victory at Detroit Mercy. Wright State hosts a pair of league games next week, taking on Cleveland State on Thursday, January 5, at 7:30 and Youngstown State on Saturday, January 7, at 4:00.
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The Coast Guard is offering public tours in Juneau of its new cutter Bailey Barco on Thursday and Friday.
The 154-foot fast-response cutter is the second of six Sentinel-class cutters that will homeport in Alaska, and the 17th District’s second fast-response cutter. It’s capable of independent operation for about five days.
The Bailey Barco will be moored near downtown Juneau. Tours will be available 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday.
Tour participants are asked to wear closed-toe shoes for safety. Large bags will not be permitted on board.
The cutter is named after a Stationkeeper Bailey T. Barco, who the Coast Guard said was instrumental in saving survivors of a schooner that ran aground during a severe winter storm in 1900.
It will be commissioned in a closed ceremony today.
Later, it will join the cutter John McCormick at Coast Guard Station Ketchikan.
The unidentified woman was arrested during an investigation of the deaths of 17 babies and the "non-fatal collapses" of 15 others at the neonatal unit of the Countess of Chester Hospital in 2015 and 2016, Cheshire Police said.
Detective Inspector Paul Hughes, the head of the police investigation, said the arrest of the healthcare professional, whose job was not identified, was "a significant step forward" in the investigation.
"Due to the nature of the case and, as part of our ongoing enquiries, we have consulted with a number of medical specialists to ensure that we carry out as thorough an investigation as possible," Hughes said.
Ian Harvey, the hospital's medical director, said the hospital had asked the police to investigate the deaths "to understand what has happened" and get the answers the hospital and the families "so desperately want."
Harvey said the hospital was confident that its neonatal unit, which has been upgraded since the deaths, was "safe to continue [operating] in its current form."
May 2 Arnoldo Mondadori Editore SpA:
* Its subsidiary Mondadori France has completed, following the purchase of the 20% minority interest in the share capital, the disposal of 100 pct of NaturaBuy SAS
* The disposal of 100% of NaturaBuy amounts to 12.2 million euros ($13.32 million) based on an enterprise value of 10.5 million euros
* The impact on the 2017 net financial position of Mondadori France amounts to 9.4 million euros Source text: www.1info.it Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9163 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
U.S. Silica (SLCA -4% ) and Fairmount Santrol (FMSA -4.1% ) are reinitiated with Overweight ratings at KeyBanc, which notes that frack sand names have been the worst performing oilfield service subsector YTD, down 27%.
KeyBanc believes it now sees compelling valuation entry points, as shares imply just 4.7X estimated 2018 EBITDA, at the lower end of its 4.5x-11x range of the past few years.
The firm expects tightness heading into year-end around highly demanded 40/70 sand that comprises 30% of SLCA’s and 45% of FMSA’s capacity given that shale plays use 45%-55% of 40/70 mesh in their completions.
On SLCA, the firm says the company's "combination of attractive Northern White sand capacity and growth forays into in-basin Permian sand should allow for superior growth and attractive free cash generation in the coming years."
Aramark — the largest US food-service provider at schools, businesses, hospitals, sports and entertainment venues — will work with the American Heart Association to make its meals more healthy, the...
March 29 Tata Motors Ltd
* Tata motors says ban on euro iii compliant vehicles sales from april 1 will have a material impact on entire automotive industry
* Tata motors says co assessing impact of order on euro iii inventory that are lying unsold on april 1, at both company and dealerships
* Tata motors says co ready to supply euro iv compliant vehicles from april 1, 2017
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The Mahoning Valley Safety Council will have an Occupational Safety and Health Administration update from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 18 at the MetroPlex, 1620 Motor Inn Drive.
Julie Weis, an OSHA compliance assistance specialist, will provide the annual OHSA update.
Attendees will learn what the top 10 most cited OSHA violations are; learn the importance of developing and implementing a safety and health-management system; and get information about current OSHA initiatives and updates on newer standards, including silica and record keeping.
The cost is $25 for members; $55 for nonmembers.
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Scott and Andrew break down the V35 ThinQ, the latest smartphone from LG. Who is the target audience? What exactly is LG up to with all of these different devices? Is there too much going on in a short period of time? Tune in to find out what we think of the new device.
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A mother is upset after, she says, her daughter's hair was pulled out during gym class at school. COVINGTON, Ga.
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Beijing: China has criticized a US government report that portrays Beijing as a potential nuclear adversary and called on Washington to honour its commitments to reduce its own arsenal.
The Defence Ministry on Sunday said China’s military activities are defensive and its nuclear forces are the “minimum level” required for its security.
A ministry statement expressed hope the United States will “abandon a Cold War mentality” and “shoulder its special and prior responsibility for its own nuclear disarmament.”
A sweeping US nuclear policy review issued Friday says Washington wants to prevent Beijing from mistakenly concluding that any use of nuclear weapons, however limited, is acceptable.
Bill Jacquemin, president and meteorologist at CT Weather, sits in the sound-proof radio room in his weather studio in Danbury, Conn., on Friday, April 7, 2017. Bill Jacquemin, president and meteorologist at CT Weather, sits in the sound-proof radio room in his weather studio in Danbury, Conn., on Friday, April 7, 2017.
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A judge in central Missouri has appointed nearly 40 private attorneys to represent criminal defendants after announcing last week that the public defenders' office needs assistance. Boone County Presiding Judge Kevin Crane announced Sept. 27 that the public defenders' office needs help. Public defenders have more representation requests than they can fulfill because of stricter limitations ...
Employee hurt in explosion at Missouri pyrotechnics company
PLEASANT HOPE, Mo. (AP) — An employee was seriously injured after an explosion inside a Missouri pyrotechnics company.
KSPR-TV reports that firefighters responded Tuesday to a call at the AM Pyrotechnics plant, a wholesale retailer that provides pyrotechnics for big fireworks shows.
Fire Protection District Fire Chief Jake Agee says they received a report of a loud explosion in the area. When they arrived, multiple explosions started inside the building. Firefighters say several workers had left the building before the fire but that one person was still inside.
Agee says the woman was extracted from the building with serious injuries and flown to a hospital.
He said, "Now we're just kind of working to keep everybody back and keep everything safe."
Agee says several fire departments responded to the blaze that is now under investigation.
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It’s finally here! Power Mac Center has officially launched the most anticipated iPhone X, widely regarded as the most sophisticated iPhone yet. At the stroke of midnight on December 1, 2017, the premier Apple partner re-opened the doors of its flagship store in Greenbelt 3, Makati City to welcome shoppers who lined up early the previous day to be among the first to get their hands on today’s hottest device.
Before the selling started, guests were treated to free crash courses as well as live music mixes from DJ Callum. Among the Power Mac Center brand ambassadors who graced the event were Maine Mendoza, Marc Nelson, Rico Blanco, Gab Valenciano, Sam YG, Jinno Rufino, Kim Jones, Jericho Rosales, Tommy Esguerra, Cesca Litton, Richard Juan, and Kaila Estrada. Meanwhile, the first 200 buyers received premium accessories worth up to P23,000 each!
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When President Donald Trump spoke to the National Prayer Breakfast this month, he underscored his vow to defend the religious rights of the conservative Christians who helped propel him to power.
“EUR/CHF continues to hold steady near term,” writes Karen Jones, Head of FICC Technical Analysis at Commerzbank. We remain unable to rule out an extension to the resistance line currently at 1.1800, but we would allow for this to hold the initial test, we …
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Mercedes boss Toto Wolff recently offered Valentino Rossi a Formula 1 test, but how close did the Italian MotoGP megastar really come to switching to a four-wheeled career 10 years ago? Charles Bradley wonders... It was over a decade ago when MotoGP legend Rossi first took part in a bona fide F1 group test for , lapping 0.7s off the pace of Michael Schumacher and putting him squarely in the frame for a switch of codes that would have shaken the world - had it happened.
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The app rose to the number three spot in Finance category of the App Store this weekend as part of a bitcoin frenzy that saw exchange Coinbase top Apple's free download list in the U.S. In this case, however, it is important to note this app is not official so users should avoid downloading it.
The app developer — who is listed as Nam Le — has three other apps with Apple, including two panda fighting games, but no history of crypto or bitcoin services.
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Trending: The Bulls have lost three straight to the Hornets overall, including the last home meeting last season. ... The Bulls' Jimmy Butler ranks 10th and the Hornets' Kemba Walker 16th in the league in scoring.
An investigation into Uber’s troubled company culture has led to changes in leadership. The chief executive has taken a leave of absence and several others have been fired over the past two weeks.
Election organisers in Mali have ended a two-week strike over working conditions, a union said on Wednesday, lifting a threat to a looming vote.
Malians are due to vote on July 29 in a presidential election that many hope will chart a way out of six years of political unrest and jihadist violence.
But attacks by militants had cast doubt on the government's ability to hold the poll on time even before the strike, which disrupted the distribution of voting cards.
Last week, militants raided the headquarters of a regional military base in central Mali, leaving at least six people dead. Four civilians were also killed on Sunday by a car bomb that targeted French troops in the north.
Organisers agreed to end their strike on Tuesday and the distribution of voting cards had resumed on Wednesday, Ousmane Christian Diarra, secretary-general of the National Syndicate of Civil Administrators, said.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Xiamen Intretech Inc :
* The company’s Zhangzhou-based industry unit was recognized as high-tech enterprise, and to enjoy a tax preference of 15 percent for three years from 2017 to 2019
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JACKSON, Tenn — The USJ Lady Bruins took down Memphis Catholic, 78-31.
The Verge reports: “Oculus VR’s new platform for live entertainment experiences is launching today for the new, standalone Oculus Go headset and Samsung’s Gear VR. The platform, called Oculus Venues, was first announced at Facebook’s F8 developer conference at the beginning of May. It’s centered on delivering live events like sporting matches, concerts, and comedy shows in the style of a streaming TV service — but in VR.”
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The City of Fridley hosted its annual fall kick-off pie social on Sept. 15 at the Fridley Community Center. The event is held to celebrate the beginning of the fall senior program season. (Photos by Sarah Burghardt)
< > The City of Fridley Senior Program hosted the annual fall kick off pie social at the Fridley Community Center on September 21.
WATCH: From Columbus’ Denijay Harris’ epic throwdown, to the human highlight-reel Oxford Charger Jarkel Joiner. It’s New Hope’s Janae Topp’s three-point buzzer-beater, to Eupora’s Jabrieya Morton’s domination inside the paint. Here are all the highlights from the district tournament opening games from WCBI.
Samsung's Galaxy S9 after a back-down drop test. SquareTrade/YouTube Samsung's new Galaxy S9 might be the most durable high-end smartphone you can buy, but it's still prone to cracks and loose shards of glass when dropped.
SquareTrade, an insurance company owned by Allstate that specializes in protecting electronics, performed rigorous drop testing on the all-glass Galaxy S9, Samsung's latest flagship phone.
SquareTrade found that the Galaxy S9, which starts at $720, was more durable than last year's model, the Galaxy S8. The new device also held up better than the iPhone X.
Still, the Galaxy S9 shattered on the first drop and suffered what SquareTrade called "extensive damage" throughout its testing.
Check out the results of SquareTrade's drop tests.
Mall of America is hosting the 3rd annual Curated Style: Straight from the Runway fashion show, featuring some of Project Runway's favorites, Christopher Palu, Fabio Costa, Korto Momolu, Mondo Guerra, Mah-Jing Wong, Viktor Luna and Christopher Straub. The designers will be showcasing the best of the best from their AW17 collections.
The show will also include performances from World of Dance runner-up, and Minnesota native, Eva Igo.
Rue21 announced over the weekend on Facebook it will close down some stores, and Hannibal is on the list.
The Hannibal location in the Huck Finn Shopping Center was opened in 2013. Employees at the Hannibal store said a closing date had not been determined.
As for the store in the Quincy Mall, the Rue21 website shows that location will remain open. The site shows the company currently has 1,194 stores across the country.
The company has not responded to a request for comment.
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Hello, and welcome to weekly Impact Wrestling coverage on With Spandex. And also welcome to me, LaToya Ferguson, your recapper and friend. GFW provided me with an early birthday present in the form of this week’s show, and I’m just now getting over the hangover of that experience. I can’t say the same about Alberto El Patron, but we’re just going to pretend things are as peachy as they were back when this episode was first taped.
Now for some good housekeeping: You can follow me on Twitter With Spandex here, and Uproxx here. And don’t forget to watch Impact on Pop at 8 pm on Thursdays so you can read these pieces and share them with the online world. How else will people witness my absolute mental breakdown?
Previously: Low-Ki joined the Beat Down Clan! He also joined LAX. For a lone warrior, Low-Ki sure does follow a lot… Also, EC3 won the Grand Championship and then told the entire Impact Zone exactly what he was going to do to it. The ol’ lay down, move around. The ol’ S-E-double hockey sticks.
NEW YORK (AP) - Pop star Madonna has lost her battle to prevent an auction of her personal items, including a love letter from her ex-boyfriend, the late rapper Tupac Shakur, a pair of worn panties and a hairbrush containing her hair.
Last year, a judge ordered Gotta Have It! Collectibles to pull the items from its impending rock 'n' roll-themed auction after the Material Girl sought an emergency court order.
In a decision revealed Monday, the judge dismissed the case on grounds the statute of limitations to recover the items had passed.
The auction house told The New York Times it had done due diligence on the items and was confident Madonna had no claim.
The company says the auction will be in July.
Starting bid for the Tupac letter is $100,000.
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MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. - A bus caught fire Saturday on Interstate 95 near Opa-Locka Boulevard, causing traffic delays, officials said.
Lt. Felipe Lay, a spokesman for the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department, said no one was hurt in the fire, which started around 10:30 a.m. Lay said that units are investigating what caused the blaze.
As of noon, all lanes had reopened.
A second bus came to pick up the affected passengers, Lay said.
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I'm Corfu wins a June 13 maiden race at Presque Isle Downs, giving freshman sire Corfu his first winner Corfu stands for $3,000 at John and Leslie Malone's Bridlewood Farm in Ocala, Fla. I'm Corfu is his first starter from 29 2-year-olds in his first crop.
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Image copyright Geograph Image caption A road upgrade costing £130m between the Port of Larne and Belfast was completed in 2015 after a three-year construction project
Ferry services between the Isle of Man and Northern Ireland face a major overhaul under plans which have just gone out to public consultation.
The bi-weekly service between Douglas and Belfast's Albert Dock could instead operate to and from the Port of Larne.
The Steam Packet Company said Larne - about 20 miles north of Belfast - could accommodate heavier vehicles such as vans, motor homes and coaches.
A spokesman added: "Passenger feedback will be central in this decision."
Chief executive Mark Woodward said the change would mean shorter sailing times between the island and Northern Ireland.
He added that both Manx vessels - the Ben-my-Chree and fast craft, Manannan, have visited Larne "to ensure berthing facilities were suitable".
The public survey will run for three weeks.
"Moonlight" director Barry Jenkins speaks to CNN's Paula Newton about the personal journey of making the film and why so many people can relate to it.
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Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski has removed any doubt: He’s playing this season.
Gronk, who said after the Super Bowl that he needed some time to consider whether he wanted to keep playing, wrote today on Instagram that he spoke with Patriots coach Bill Belichick and confirmed that he is playing this season.
“I met with coach today and informed him I will be back for the 2018 season with the Pats. I have been working out, staying in shape and feel great. Looking forward to another championship run,” Gronkowski wrote.
Gronkowski did not say whether he received any assurance that he won’t be traded, but he specifically referred to playing “with the Pats,” which suggests that he believes he’s staying in New England.
When healthy, Gronkowski is the best tight end in the NFL. Although there have been reports that Gronkowski and Belichick don’t see eye to eye over Gronk training with Tom Brady‘s guru Alex Guerrero, Belichick has to be thrilled to have the best tight end in the game back.
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A British holiday maker has been arrested in San Javier, Murcia after he bit a piece out of his friend’s cheek in a drunken brawl.
The pair, identified as 47-year-old D.B and the victim, 49-year-old J.D, were staying in adjoining bungalows at the Camping Pueblo site with their wives when the incident happened last Saturday.
According to the camp site receptionist, they had been drinking all afternoon when the argument broke out late in the evening. She described how the younger man started hitting his friend, telling him to “shut up” until finally he bit him on the face.
Feb 15 (Reuters) - Stoke City winger Ibrahim Afellay is uncertain where he will ply his trade next season, as there has been no movement in terms of extending his contract beyond the current campaign with the Premier League club.
The injury-prone Dutchman has featured regularly since he returned in December from an eight-month spell on the sidelines for a knee problem, making five of his nine appearances so far from the bench.
"No news at the moment. For this kind of question you have to ask my agent. I only focus on my work on the pitch and I work very hard every day," the 30-year-old Afellay told British media when asked if he would like to remain.
"That's the only answer I can give at the moment. It's a nice club, of course, but for the moment I can say nothing. I am focused on the job on the pitch. The rest is not for me."
Stoke, who are ninth in the table after 25 games, travel to face third-placed Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday Feb.26. (Reporting by Shravanth Vijayakumar in Bengaluru)
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JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Alex Reyes needs season-ending Tommy John surgery on his right arm.
General manager John Mozeliak confirmed the diagnosis after an MRI. Reyes didn't throw his scheduled bullpen session Tuesday because of a sore elbow.
The 22-year-old Reyes made his major league debut Aug. 9 and was 4-1 with a 1.57 ERA in five starts and seven relief appearances. His fastball averaged more than 97 mph.
Reyes, a candidate for the final spot in the starting rotation, had been feeling soreness in the days leading up to camp. He was also expecting to pitch for the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic.
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Marvel’s continuing space opera “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” has yet to hit theaters, but plans are already in the works for the third installment.
On Monday, James Gunn announced on Facebook that he would be returning to write and direct “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.” Gunn also wrote and directed the first and second “Guardians” films.
The franchise stars Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista and features the voices of Bradley Cooper and Vin Diesel.
In his post, Gunn said that “Guardians 3” will come after 2018’s “Avengers: Infinity War” and conclude the story of this iteration of Guardians of the Galaxy, helping to launch Marvel’s next 10 years.
“Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” hits theaters on May 5.
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The group hoping to bring the 2026 World Cup to North America has defended its decision for a 60-10-10 split in games.
The plan calls for the U.S. to stage 60 games with 10 in each of Canada and Mexico.
Carlos Cordeiro, president of the U.S. Soccer Federation, called it "the most optimal mix of cities and matches." And he said the bid is not anticipating that the world governing body of soccer make any changes to its proposal, assuming it wins.
The so-called unified bid is up against Morocco to stage the men's soccer showcase. A decision on the winning bid will be made June 13 at the FIFA Congress.
The North American bid features 23 candidate host cities -- including three in Canada and three in Mexico. That list will be likely be reduced to no more than 16 by FIFA should the North American bid prevail.
The Ghana international has been targeted to replace Colombian Tomas Rincon who has been sold to Juventus.
Genoa president Enrico Preziosi, who tried to sign the 26-year-old last summer, is a long-time admirer of the battling midfielder.
Badu however has his eyes fixed on only one thing and that is playing in the Africa Cup of Nations to be staged in Gabon with his nation Ghana.
The midfielder will however be given the opportunity to decide his future while he is still at the AFCON as Genoa are willing to wait on him.
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Air Malta will be training 20 cadet pilots for Qatar Airways as part of a collaboration agreement between both airlines, Tourism Minister Konrad Mizzi said.
The agreement will also see Qatar Airways opening a direct route to Malta in the first quarter of 2019.
Mizzi said the 20 cadet pilots employed by Qatar Airways will be building hours on the Air Malta route network, flying with experienced Maltese training captains.
“This is in line with government’s strategy for Air Malta to look for new opportunities and revenue streams,” Mizzi said.
The agreement was concluded during an official trip to Qatar, during which Mizzi held talks with Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker.
On the new routes by Qatar Airways, the minister said these will enhance Malta’s connectivity with the Middle East.
Mizzi was accompanied by Air Malta Chairman Charles Mangion and Malta International Airport CEO Alan Borg.
April 20 Intercontinental Exchange Inc:
* ICE Futures U.S.- Daily Trading Limit for all cotton no. 2 futures contract delivery months will expand to 4 cents per pound (400 points) above and below prior day settlement price
* ICE Futures U.S.- The 4 cent limit is effective with the start of trading for Friday, April 21, 2017 (Reporting by Apeksha Nair in Bengaluru)
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Earlier this week, Altadena, California, resident Mark Hough shared a video of a bear who’d hopped his fence and climbed down into his hot tub.
The bear was enjoying his time in the bubbles, but needed a little something extra. So he found a margarita Hough had left behind and downed it.
Though many vacationers would kick back in that way for a full day (or as long as doctors recommend staying in a hot tub for), the bear soon got bored and meandered into the nearby woods, where he presumably took a nice long nap.
Wishing you as relaxing of a day as this dude.
North Dakota Authorities Make Nearly 90 Arrests During Sober Campaign
Officers made 88 DUI arrests during the campaign from March 1 to 31
NORTH DAKOTA — More than 20 percent of the citations issued during the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign were alcohol and drug-related.
A total of 867 citations were issued in North Dakota.
Officers made 88 DUI arrests during the campaign from March 1 to 31.
There were another 23 arrests or citations for other alcohol-related violations such as minor in consumption or open container and 55 drug-related arrests.
In 2016, 43 percent of all motor vehicle fatalities in North Dakota were alcohol-related.
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Confirmed: MCP lawmaker Highton Jiya dead
Opposition Malawi Congress Party (MCP) Member of Parliament (MP) for Lilongwe Msodzi North constituency, Highton Jiya died today, 2 January 2017 in Blantyre, party officials say.
According to MCP’s chief whip, Lobin Lowe, Jiya died in the morning hours of Monday at Mwaiwathu Hosiptal in Blantyre where he was receiving treatment for a kidney problem.
He had been nursing the problem for a month.
The MCP has since said Jiya’s death is great loss as he was one of the party members who was very committed and hard working.
Details about his burial are yet to be made known.
Beaverton Police Department said a pedestrian was hit and killed by a vehicle on Highway 26 Monday night.
Police said the crash happened on westbound Highway 26 near the Cornell exit.
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Daily Three-Midday' game
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the Indiana Lottery's "Daily Three-Midday" game were:
8-5-3, SB: 6
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FAIRFIELD — Health officials in Solano County have confirmed an active case of tuberculosis linked to Laurel Creek Elementary School in Fairfield.
Testing is scheduled at the school next week.
School officials and Solano County Health and Social Services would not say if the person affected is a student, staff member or someone outside the school, like a parent.
Tuberculosis is spread person-to-person, generally between people who spend a lot of time close to each other. Health officials say tuberculosis is serious but treatable.
The county will hold a media briefing later Tuesday and a town hall meeting is scheduled Wednesday between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. at the Laurel Creek Elementary cafeteria.
“A letter will be mailed to the parent/guardian of each student at the school,” Principal Todd Bennett wrote. “The letter will indicate whether or not their student has been identified as an individual who has had significant contact with the affected person.”
On February 7th, High Point University’s Student Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) and High Point Parks and Recreation hosted a Valentine’s Dance for the special needs community. Activities included music, crafts and refreshments at the Morehead Recreation Center.
HPU’s CEC consists of majors from across all HPU who share a common interest in promoting awareness and providing support for individuals with disabilities. The group hosts dances for the special needs population several times throughout the year.
“As a senior who has organized this dance for the past two years, I cherish these dances. They hold a very special place in my heart,” said Christina Honeycutt, chair of the event committee. “The opportunity to celebrate the unique differences of over 70 individuals with disabilities is something I value. Creating an atmosphere of love and acceptance, where each person can come and truly be themselves, makes me wish I had four more years and many more dances.”
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Google rolled out a variety of new and enhanced Cloud Machine Learning Services at the recently concluded Google Cloud Next Conference.
One of the more useful developments from an Enterprise standpoint are the full set of API’s and pretrained models that are currently available on GCP.
This video outlines use cases and code samples for 5 of the currently available API’s.
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — In what coach Bruce Arians called “great news,” Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson’s knee injury is not serious and will not require surgery.
An MRI showed Johnson has a left MCL sprain that would require six to eight weeks of rest and rehabilitation.
Johnson, speaking to reporters on Monday, said he knew a few moments after the injury that it wasn’t serious because of the amount of weight he could put on the leg and his ability to move around.
The injury ended his NFL record string of at least 100 yards from scrimmage in each of the first 15 games of a season. He also fell short in his bid to be the third player to have 1,000 yards rushing and 1,000 yards receiving in the same season. Johnson ended up with 1,239 yards rushing and 879 receiving.
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Trump has previously refused to rule out war with Maduro
President Trump said on Friday that Washington is considering military options to deal with the current unrest in Venezuela.
Talking to reporters at his New Jersey golf club, Trump said: “Venezuela is not very far away, and the people are suffering and they’re dying.
“We have many options for Venezuela, including a possible military option if necessary.”
Venezuelan Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino Lopez said that the country’s armed forces are poised to take all action necessary to protect the country after Trump’s statement.
THREATS — Kane’s (Henry Ian Cusick) attempt to prove himself useful tests Wonkru’s allegiance to Octavia (Marie Avgeropoulos). Madi (guest star Lola Flannery “Shadowhunters,” “Home Again”) faces an unexpected threat inside Wonkru, forcing Clarke (Eliza Taylor) to make an unlikely ally. Bob Morley, Paige Turco, Lindsey Morgan, Richard Harmon, Chris Larkin and Tasya Teles also star. Michael Blundell directed the episode written by Drew Lindo (#506). Original airdate: Tuesday, June 5, 2018 @ 9pm
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One person was taken to hospital this morning following a crash on Highway 401 in Toronto.
It happened in the eastbound lanes of the highway near Dufferin Street.
Paramedics say one person suffered minor injuries following the crash.
It is not clear what caused the collision, which briefly blocked all lanes of the highway earlier this morning.
PHILADELPHIA — Caleb Wood scored 14 points and Penn moved to 5-0 in Ivy League play by holding off Yale, 59-50 on Saturday night.
The Quakers have hosted Brown and Yale on the same weekend 59 times in its history. They swept the two-game series for the 39th time after beating the Bears 95-90 in overtime Friday night. Penn has beaten Yale 106 times in 133 meetings.
Penn took a 31-25 lead into intermission, and Ryan Betley opened the second half by drilling a 3 and Max Rothschild converted at the basket to make it 36-25.
Antonio Woods finished with 13 points for Penn (15-6, 5-0). Betley added 12 points and Rothschild 10, and AJ Brodeur pulled down nine boards.
Paul Atkinson scored 20 points and grabbed 13 rebounds to lead Yale (9-13, 2-4), but was the lone Bulldog to reach double-figure scoring.
An Ardboe family that raised over £5,000 for the health surgery that saved their US-based brother’s life, handed over the money last Wednesday.
The Currans held a fundraising event at Ardboe Hall to thank Dr Miller for bringing Thomas back to life after a heart attack. The funds will buy defibs.
Thomas, known fondly as TC, lives in the States and came over specially to make the presentation.
Modi on his way to Ambaji temple
From Dharoi, the prime minister proceeded to Ambaji Temple in Banaskantha district via road. After visiting the temple, he would return to Ahmedabad by the sea-plane in the evening. Modi had yesterday said at a poll rally that today, for the first time in the history of the country, a sea-plane will land on the Sabarmati river.
BREAUX BRIDGE (KLFY)- Detectives with the St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s Office are asking of the the public’s help in locating a local woman last seen on Monday.
Keshia D. Sylvester, 29, is 5-feet 2-inches and 145 pounds.
She was last seen in a white pick-up truck in the Breaux Bridge area.
If you know the whereabouts of Keshia Sylvester, please contact the St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s Office at (337) 394-3071.
KARACHI: A fistfight broke out between Umrah pilgrims at Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport, Geo News learnt on Wednesday.
A video of the fight has gone viral on social media and shows two groups of men beating each other up in Karachi airport’s departure lounge. Women can be heard screaming in the background.
According to sources, a fight broke out between the two groups during their flight back from Saudi Arabia on Tuesday night.
“As soon as they reached the departure lounge after collecting their luggage, the two groups of pilgrims started to beat each other up,” a source said.
Police and others present at the airport intervened to stop the fight.
The reason for the fight is not known and neither is the identity of the men belonging to the two groups.
SSP Malir Adeel Chandio confirmed the incident while speaking to Geo News and said the fight broke out on Tuesday night.
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Rustenburg - Five people died when a car and a bakkie collided on the N4 at Rustenburg in the North West late on Friday night, paramedics said.
Shortly after 11pm, paramedics from ER24 and other services arrived on the scene "where they found the BMW ripped into several pieces", ER24 spokesman Werner Vermaak said.
"The bakkie was found several metres away with severe damage. It is believed that the BMW had six occupants at the time of the collision. Two women and three men succumbed to their injuries prior to paramedics’ arrival on [the] scene. They were all declared dead.
"A 23-year-old man was found on the scene with minor to moderate injuries. He indicated to paramedics that he was the front passenger in the BMW. Paramedics assessed him but he later declined to be transported to hospital."
The driver of the bakkie was treated and assessed by another service on the scene and later transported to a nearby hospital. The cause of the collision was not yet known, Vermaak said.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) - A Chinese company building a key rail link in Malaysia says it has been told to suspend work pending negotiations. It urged the new government elected two months ago to honor the contract.
The suspension Wednesday came a day after the government called for a sharp reduction in cost for the 688 kilometer (430 miles) East Coast Rail Link.
Officials say the project's actual cost is 81 billion ringgit ($20 billion), nearly 50 percent more than estimated by the previous government.
China Communication said Wednesday the suspension could add to costs, losses and damages. It called for a "win-win situation" in negotiations and urged the government to "honor and respect" the deal.
The project is part of China's regional "Belt and Road" infrastructure initiative.
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A MAN has denied being involved in a late-night stabbing which left the victim with serious injuries.
Osama Osman, aged 24, of Terrace Road, Mount Pleasant, Swansea, pleaded not guilty to inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent, and to possessing an offensive weapon when he appeared in custody at Swansea Crown Court.
The alleged incident happened on The Strand in Swansea in the early hours of Sunday, March 12, and led to a number of streets in the city centre being cordoned-off while police conducted an investigation.
Brian Simpson, for the prosecution, said the victim suffered “three, probably four, stab wounds”.
A trial date was set down for July 17, and the court heard Arabic interpreters would be needed for the hearing, which is expected to last four days.
Osman, who was represented by advocate Huw Davies, was remanded into custody until his next appearance.
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Prosecutor in Belgian city of Liege says attacker disarmed police, used their weapons in shooting rampage
Magic sign No. 6 pick Mo Bamba to his rookie contract
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Mo Bamba has signed his rookie deal with the Orlando Magic.
The No. 6 pick in the draft is expected to play with the Magic in the NBA Summer League when it begins in Las Vegas starting this week. Bamba will earn about $5 million in his rookie season.
He entered the NBA after one year of college at Texas, where he averaged 12.9 points, 10.5 rebounds and 3.7 blocks per game. The 7-footer had 23 double-digit scoring games and 19 double-digit rebounding games while with the Longhorns.
Orlando's summer league opener is Friday against Brooklyn.
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Euronext says seeking acquisitions in commodities space
PARIS, Feb 15 European bourse operator Euronext on Wednesday said it planned to become a content provider of reference on agricultural products and other commodity markets, and would seek "a suitable acquisition target."
The Village of Derby Line dedicated the 2016 annual report to longtime resident and unofficial mayor Joe Queenin who passed away on January 25, 2017. Queenin came to Derby Line at a young age, an orphan from Boston. Over his 93 years “the mayor” became a part of the fabric of the village and devoted many hours of service to his adopted community.
The village’s annual meeting was held April 4 at the Village Hall. (Read more Tuesday in the Express)
Police say a vehicle stop in Medicine Hat uncovered what’s believed to be the largest meth seizure in the southern Alberta city’s history.
Officers with Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams’ (ALERT) Medicine Hat organized crime team pulled over a vehicle just inside city limits last Friday on Hwy. 3, which was believed to be ferrying drugs from Lethbridge.
Inside the trunk of the rental vehicle, investigators found just over a kilogram of meth and 226 grams of cocaine, worth a combined estimated total of about $125,000.
The alleged driver of the car, 47-year-old Shonna Scriven, was charged with drug trafficking and possession of proceeds of crime. Also charged with the same offences is Michael Abate, 28, of Lethbridge who investigators said is an associate.
Both are slated to appear in court this week.
So far in 2017, ALERT has taken 3.25 kg. of methamphetamine off the street, more than doubling last year’s total of 1.47 kg.
Humane Society executive director resigns amid sexual harassment allegations
The chief executive director of The Humane Society of the United States resigned following sexual harassment allegations. The New York Times reports that Wayne Pacelle resigned Friday after donors and employees of the animal protection group began calling for him to step down over the allegations.
In an email to staff, Pacelle said that because “our mission depends on unity,” he was stepping aside to allow a search for a successor to begin “and to put aside any distractions, in the best interests of all parties.”
In a news release announcing the resignation, Rick Bernthal, Chairman of the Board of The Humane Society, said the last few days have been hard for the group’s family of staff and supporters.
Kitty Block has been named acting president and CEO for The Humane Society.
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St Johns County reported to Historic City News that local beaches will remain closed to vehicular traffic through Sunday, October 8th due to unusually high surf and tides restricting access to driving lanes.
Periodic coastal flooding, full moon high tides, and large waves are projected to create volatile ocean conditions. The beaches remain open to pedestrians, but visitors are urged to exercise extreme caution as hazardous ocean conditions are not recommended for swimming or recreational activities.
“Beach Services will reinstate vehicular access as soon as conditions allow,” a spokesperson for Beach Management told local reporters. “Please download the Reach the Beach mobile app for daily beach driving updates.”
You can also follow St. Johns County Beaches on Facebook (www.facebook.com/SJCBeaches) or Twitter (www.twitter.com/SJCBeaches).
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LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Boston Celtics to advance to the NBA Finals, but the young Celtics squad held their heads up high after the loss, expecting a bright future for the team.
In the final episode of “Celtics Now,” NESN.com’s Courtney Cox discusses the aftermath of Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Watch the full episode in the video above.
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0:49 Traits of a good drill instructor Pause
2:53 Bluffton leaders recognize 'Chopped Junior' contestant
1:20 Bluffton home destroyed in fire. Neighbor: Watched it 'turn into a roman candle'
1:00 Attorney on possible illegal immigration enforcement activity in Beaufort County
2:09 Your rights when confronted by immigration enforcement officials
1:36 Locals speak out against redevelopment of Hilton Head National
1:13 Meet Parris Island drill instructor named 'top hat' in the Corps
1:25 Former Ringling Bros. circus clown, of Beaufort, a man of many talents
0:32 Is there anything better than a Hilton Head sunset? 30 seconds of beach therapy
1:40 Mini 'choo-choo' in York draws crowds for annual tradition Pause
1:06 Trump supporters at Fletcher, NC rally
1:29 River Hills paramedic talks about responding to opioid overdose calls
2:01 South Carolina residents will automatically live in North Carolina as of Jan. 1
3:46 'He's reloading': 911 call from Emanuel AME after Dylann Roof shot 9 parishioners
1:54 Ever wonder why we make New Year's resolutions?
1:57 After 'the good, the bad, and the ugly,' York County Sheriff leaves final message
0:43 Can you really suffer from a broken heart?
1:32 The truth about prescription opioids and addiction
Strap on your bike helmet and support the United Performing Arts Fund. Choose from routes from five to 70 miles long that begin and end at the Summerfest grounds. Routes tour through Milwaukee’s historic neighborhoods, parks and along the sparkling lakefront. Celebrate at the finish line party complete with food and live entertainment. Miller Lite sponsors this year’s ride.
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NEW YORK — A federal judge has tossed out evidence seized from the home and business of a Wall Street executive, saying the government "was grossly negligent" in its searches.
The ruling late Tuesday by Judge Alison Nathan was a blow to the government's criminal case against financier Benjamin Wey. The executive was arrested in 2015 on conspiracy, wire fraud and securities fraud charges.
The founder and president of New York Global Group, an investment consulting firm, has pleaded not guilty. His trial is scheduled for October.
Prosecutors say Wey made tens of millions of dollars by manipulating the stock prices of companies he gained a secret financial interest in.
In her ruling, Nathan said the government enforced "sweepingly broad" search warrants that were not properly supported.
A government spokeswoman declined comment.
Wed, Jun 14: Staff Sergeant Cory Dayley of the Calgary Police Service Cyber/Forensics Unit says they are dealing with thousands of pictures in relation to the “CanadaCreep” investigation.
Mozilla said today it is killing the Firefox Aurora channel, six years after it was first introduced in April 2011. The move comes as, Aurora failed to live up to the company's expectations as a "first stabilization channel ." Moving forward, the absence of Aurora will help the company streamline its browser's release process and bring stable new features to users and developers faster. From a report:
Adams became just the third New Zealand sportswoman elevated to Dame status, joining netball coach Dame Lois Muir ) and former squash world champion and current Race Relations Conciliator Dame Susan Devoy . There are plenty of sporting Sirs, however, including track and field greats Murray Halberg, Peter Snell and John Walker, rugby stars Colin Meads, Brian Lochore and John Kirwan, rugby coaches Graham Henry and Gordon Tietjens, golfer Bob Charles, sailor Russell Coutts, cricket legend Richard Hadlee and shearing supremo David Fagan.
Start the conversation, or Read more at Manawatu Evening Standard.
How full has every Championship stadium been on average this season?
Ewood Park has been a pretty lonely place since Blackburn were relegated from the Premier League in 2012, and their current struggles have only made it more difficult for the club to attract fans through the turnstiles.
Meanwhile, Newcastle United and Norwich City are still enjoying bumper matchday crowds despite dropping through the trapdoor from the top-flight last season.
Scroll through the gallery above to see how full your team's stadium has been on average during the 2016/17 season so far.
March 28 Pacific Premier Bancorp Inc:
* Pacific Premier Bancorp announces receipt of stockholder approval and anticipated closing date for acquisition of Heritage Oaks Bancorp
* Pacific Premier Bancorp announces receipt of stockholder approval and anticipated closing date for acquisition of Heritage Oaks Bancorp
* Pacific Premier Bancorp Inc - transaction currently is expected to be consummated effective as of April 1, 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Part of a busy Blackpool Street will close to allow investigations into the condition of the highway to take place.
Adelaide Street will be closed from near the junction with South King Street in the area at the front of Blackpool Masonic Hall to allow for investigation of the road to take place.
This will last from Monday August 14 for approximately two weeks.
The work comes after a hole opened up in the middle of the road
Traffic will be diverted along Adelaide Street, Alfred Street, Albert Road, Regent Road to Adelaide Street where the one-way system will be suspended to allow access to properties.
Caribbean soccer chief banned over ticket scam
ZURICH: FIFA’s ethics committee on Tuesday banned a Caribbean football chief for two years over a ticket scam at the 2014 World Cup.
Venold Coombs, president of the Saint Vincent and the Grenadines football federation (SVGFF), was found guilty of bribery and corruption. He was also fined $40,000 (34,300 euros).
FIFA said in a statement: “The investigatory chamber analysed allegations that Mr Coombs had sold tickets purchased by the SVGFF and by him personally, in his capacity as a FIFA standing committee member, for a profiteering mark-up.”It added: “Mr Coombs is therefore banned for two years from all football-related activities (administrative, sports or any other) at both national and international level.”
Dorian Thompson-Robinson is down to Michigan and UCLA, cutting his list from seven to two. He will announce his decision later this month.
Start the conversation, or Read more at The Oregonian.
Margot Robbie's newest movie Terminal has been in the works since 2016, with Robbie both producing and starring in it as Annie, a mysterious waitress.
When is Terminal out in the UK?
The noir thriller is in UK cinemas on July 6, 2018.
Terminal follows the intertwined stories of two assassins (Dexter Fletcher and Max Irons) carrying out a mission on behalf of an unknown but sinister employer.
Along the way, the movie focusses on a teacher battling a fatal illness (Simon Pegg), an enigmatic janitor (Mike Meyers) and a curious waitress leading a dangerous double life (Margot Robbie).
Investigators with the Stanly County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a homicide in Stanfield they say started after an argument over a cockfight.
According to officials the suspect, a male in his 30s or 40s shot and killed the 46-year-old male victim after an argument over a cockfight escalated on Hackney Circle Sunday night.
The victim was transported to CMC-Main where he died Monday morning.
Investigators said the suspected killer was last seen driving a burgundy Ford Expedition with Georgia license plates.
Neighbors, who wanted to remain anonymous, all said this is not the first time there has been a shooting at that trailer park.
Officials have not yet released the identity of the victim or the suspect’s name.
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April 24 (Reuters) - Nasdaq Inc:
* NASDAQ ANNOUNCES MID-MONTH OPEN SHORT INTEREST POSITIONS IN NASDAQ STOCKS AS OF SETTLEMENT DATE APRIL 13, 2018
* NASDAQ INC - SHORT INTEREST IN 2,332 NASDAQ GLOBAL MARKET(SM )SECURITIES TOTALED 7.23 BILLION SHARES AT END OF SETTLEMENT DATE OF APRIL 13, 2018 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
On Saturday, April 28th, I will be hosting a great event raising money for Easterseals New Jersey. My co-host is UFC fighter Matt "The Hammer" Hamill. Really looking forward to an outstanding event helping people and families who face disabilities and special needs challenges every day.
Easterseals is an organization focused on helping people with disabilities. They have locations throughout New Jersey with at least one in every county. The Hammer has a great story of triumph over adversity as he was born deaf.
Anysa and Yasmin from Easterseals NJ joined me on Tuesday morning in order to talk about the effort of the organization and the importance of fundraising events like this one. Join me on Saturday and help a good cause if you can!
Bill Spadea is on the air weekdays from 6 to 10 a.m., talkin’ Jersey, taking your calls at 1-800-283-1015. Tweet him @NJ1015 or @BillSpadea. The opinions expressed here are solely those of Bill Spadea.
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Are you ready to get into the holiday spirit? The U.S Postal Service is! Check out the new forever stamps that were released this week!
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March 31 Innovation Medical Management Co Ltd
* Sees net profit for FY 2017 Q1 to decrease by 24.1 percent to 34.5 percent, or to be 19 million yuan to 22 million yuan
* Says the net profit of FY 2016 Q1 was 29 million yuan
* Comments that decreased income from industrial shift, subsidiary's net profit reduction and increased costs as reasons
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/xrDQsD
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
The California state senate approves a bill that would raise the age for buying rifles and shotguns from 18 to 21.
It would also prevent people from buying more than one long rifle each month. The senate vote was 23-10. That sends the bill by democratic senator Anthony Portantino of La Canada-Flintridge to the assembly.
Republican senator Jim Neilson says California should instead target criminal gangs and those with mental disabilities.
The second round of DNA tests found only a 30 percent match to human DNA, it is claimed.
Mexican journalist Jamie Maussan made the announcement about the bodies, supposedly found in a tomb near the Nazca Lines in southern Peru, at the Ufology World Congress in Montserrat, Spain.
He said: "Tests were carried out to arrive at an extraordinary conclusion.
"30 per cent of this DNA is similar to the human being, but 70 percent is not."
He said the new tests were carried out by the BioTecMol laboratory.
He added: "As it is the report of a laboratory says that surely they are of bacterial origin.
"However, in a more detailed analysis, it was found that only 20 per cent is of bacterial origin and 80 percent of that 70 per cent it was not possible to establish its origin or find another species on Earth that shares it.
Fiesta continues today with a number of activities scheduled. At 9:15 a.m. is the Children’s Texas History Forum, this year at the home of Texas patriot Jose Antonio Navarro. At 10 a.m. is Fiesta Especial Celebration Day at the Alamodome for kids and adults with disabilities. At 11 a.m., it’s Army Day at the Alamo. At 5 p.m. is the first Fiesta Tech Trek. At 5:30, A Night in Old San Antonio gets underway at La Villita, followed at 6 p.m. by the Fiesta Carnival at the Alamodome. At 7 p.m. is Fiesta in Blue, an Air Force salute to the city. At 7:30, the Ford Mariachi Festival rounds out the day.
A lot of you likely have outdoor plans this weekend, but unless they involve a pool or lake, it can be downright uncomfortable and dangerous to be out in this weather for a long time. KCTV5's Marcel Clarke has more on staying safe in this summer heat.
NEW YORK (AP) - The latest on developments in financial markets (All times local):
9:35 a.m.
Stocks are opening solidly higher on Wall Street as the market comes off its worst week since March.
Gains in technology companies and banks early Monday helped send indexes higher. Apple, Microsoft and Facebook each rose about 1 percent in the first few minutes of trading.
Bank of America was up 1.6 percent and JPMorgan Chase rose 1.1 percent.
Signs of anxiety in the market that flared last week were on the wane. Prices for bonds and gold fell.
The Standard & Poor's 500 rose 19 points, or 0.8 percent, to 2,460.
The Dow Jones industrials rose 128 points, or 0.6 percent, to 21,988. The Nasdaq composite rose 59 points, or 1 percent, to 6,315.
Asamoah Gyan found guilty of ´unethical hair´ under UAE rules
Asamoah Gyan has been found guilty of having "unethical hair" under United Arab Emirates Football Association rules.
The former Sunderland striker is on loan at Al Ahli from Chinese side Shanghai SIPG.
Gyan's current mohawk style, which he sported while captaining Ghana at the Africa Cup of Nations, has been found not to meet the guidelines of the UAE FA, with reports suggesting over 40 other players have fallen foul of the rules.
Some Islamic teachings ban 'Qaza' hairstyles - including mohawks - as only part of the head is shaved.
In 2012, Waleed Abdullah was forced to alter his hair before playing for Al Shabab because his cut was deemed "un-Islamic".
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So, are the Cleveland Cavaliers going to trade Kevin Love or not?
Before LeBron James decided to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers, the organization maintained that it wanted to keep Love in Cleveland next season regardless, according to ESPN.com's Dave McMenamin. In other words, general manager Koby Altman wanted to boost Love's value before eventually trading him.
"Despite the Cavs' insistence they aren't interested in trading [Love], multiple sources around the league have told The Athletic the Cavs are indeed shopping him," Jason Lloyd of The Athletic reported Tuesday.
The Cavs owe a top-10-protected first-round pick to the Atlanta Hawks in 2019, which gives them incentive to bottom out. Love is all that's standing between them doing so.
The Cavaliers may decide to keep Love at first and let him inflate his stats before trading him. When they decide it's time, here are some deals they should pursue.
ISLAMABAD, Jul 4 (APP):Muttahidda Majli-e-Amal chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Wednesday urged the caretaker government to ensure free, fair and transparent general election on July 25.
Talking to media persons, he said the caretaker government should fulfill its responsibilities. The general election should be held on its stipulated time as per the constitution; provisions, he added.
Maulana Fazl said MMA had started its public contact campaign across the country to win the election. Its central leaders would visit various areas of the country for the election campaign of the MMA candidates. First public gathering in that regard would be held in Multan on July 13 and then in Rawalpindi on July 14, he added.
He said the government should address legal and constitutional complaints of any party.
MORIOKA, Japan — Simone Bolelli and Fabio Fognini defeated Ben McLachlan and Yasutaka Uchiyama in Saturday's doubles as Italy took a 2-1 lead over Japan in the first round of the Davis Cup.
After splitting Friday's opening singles, Italy gained the advantage after a 7-5, 6-7 (4), 7-6 (3), 7-5 doubles victory.
The winning country advances to the quarterfinals while the loser will have to win a playoff to remain in next year's World Group.
Japan must now win both Sunday's reverse singles to advance and end a three-year drought that includes losses to Canada, Britain and France.
Sofia Richie may be an independent, working adult by legal means.. she’s 18… so she’s considered an adult… but by family means she’s still daddy’s little girl! What do you guys think about Sofia’s dad following her every move. Would you be pissed if you’re parents tracked you and you were super famous… let me know in the comments below!
The Junction City Blue Jay football team begins practice for the upcoming 2017 season today.
Head Coach Randall Zimmerman said there are a lot of returning players on the defensive side of the ball for the Blue Jays. “Offensively there’s great opportunities there for kids to step in and earn some spots, playing time and those kinds of things. Very much look forward to it, and those kids had a great summer and hopefully they continue to press forward and do good things.”
The Blue Jays meet at 3 p.m. Monday at the senior high. The first game is against Emporia at the Al Simpler Stadium on September 1st.
Other high school fall sports teams also begin practice on Monday.
The fall sports teams at JCHS include boys soccer, volleyball, boys and girls cross country, girls golf and girls tennis.
Fresh Air Weekend highlights some of the best interviews and reviews from past weeks, and new program elements specially paced for weekends. Our weekend show emphasizes interviews with writers, filmmakers, actors and musicians, and often includes excerpts from live in-studio concerts. This week:
A Former Neo-Nazi Explains Why Hate Drew Him In — And How He Got Out: Christian Picciolini spent eight years as a member of a violent, white power skinhead group. He eventually withdrew and co-founded a nonprofit to help extremists disengage.
Girls Auto Clinic Owner: 'I Couldn't Find A Female Mechanic, So I Had To Learn': There was a time when Patrice Banks avoided taking her car in for routine maintenance. Now, she's a trained mechanic, and the owner of a garage that caters to women.
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A Former Neo-Nazi Explains Why Hate Drew Him In — And How He Got Out
Girls Auto Clinic Owner: 'I Couldn't Find A Female Mechanic, So I Had To Learn'
OPP divers have recovered the body of a man who went missing on Pigeon Lake on Monday evening.
The body of Todd Simpson, 40, of Clarington, was discovered around 5:45 p.m. on Tuesday and brought to shore around 7 p.m. A coroner also attended the scene.
READ MORE: Child, 2, pulled from Pigeon River at Emily Provincial Park
Peterborough County OPP say the man was swimming near his houseboat with friends. But around 6 p.m. he tried to help a swimmer who was struggling in the water.
She managed to make it back to the boat, however, OPP say the man failed to do so.
UPDATE: The body of a 40-year-old man missing on Pigeon lake since yesterday evening has been recovered by the OPP Underwater Search and Recovery Unit. It was brought to shore around 7pm #ptbonews — Harrison Perkins (@HaPerkins) July 4, 2018
An extensive search was launched which included a helicopter unit on Monday.
The OPP’s underwater search and recovery unit was deployed on Tuesday morning.
(WENN)
Teairra Mari was taped saying some dicey stuff regarding the lawsuit against this Akbar guy for allegedly leaking her sex tape.
LOS ANGELES — As more talent agencies find themselves drawn into the wave of Hollywood sex scandals, a prominent agent at Creative Artists Agency is facing accusations that he offered an actor sex in exchange for access to directors and a movie star. The agent, Cade Hudson, made the offers in 2013, according to text messages…
"We call on the Jordanian government to keep its border open and for other countries in the region to step up and receive the fleeing civilians," the spokeswoman for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Liz Throssell, said in a statement.
"Thousands of refugees are stranded, without adequate shelter, at the border with Jordan. We call on the international community, in particular countries of the region with the financial ability to host large numbers of refugee," she added.
The statement warned that the situation in Daraa is escalating amid daily attacks endangering civilians.
The UN estimated Tuesday that between 270,000 and 330,000 Syrians have been displaced by the ground and air offensive launched in mid-June on the province of Daraa by the Russian-backed Syrian government and its allies.
Some 60,000 are now stranded at the border crossing between Syrian Nasib and Jordanian Jabir, according to the UN's Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).
Authorities say an anthropologist will perform an autopsy on a severely decomposed body found inside a parked car in Detroit.
Wayne County Medical Examiner's Office spokesman Lloyd Jackson says a Michigan State University anthropologist will conduct the autopsy Tuesday. Jackson said Monday that medical examiners concluded an anthropologist must determine the gender, age, timing of death, and perhaps how the person died.
Police say a prospective home buyer discovered the body Thursday in the garage. Jackson says the dark, leathery bones were covered in a sweater, shirt and pants.
Officer Dan Donakowski has said tenants told police they never entered the garage because the landlord prohibited it. Donakowski said Monday that nobody has been detained and he doesn't know if police talked to the landlord or person selling the property.
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6:30 pm on 5/14-15 and 6:30 & 7:45 pm, 5/16.
press release: In May, the two brightest planets, Venus and Jupiter, will blaze as bookend beacons in the evening sky. NASA has a spacecraft called Juno orbiting around Jupiter, capturing amazing images of its swirling clouds, and probing into the depths of Jupiter revealing hidden features of Jupiter’s interior. Join us to investigate the secrets that Juno has discovered so far. We’ll also explore the current night sky, and give you a preview of the summer sky.
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I am an admirer of the many writers and photographers who share their wealth of talent on Columbiamagazine.com, including Sharon Whitehurst and her word pictures created in this story of The Between Week. I wonder about, and hope to see more writing in future on the 'small New England hamlet' noted in mentions of the growing up years, the time before coming to south central Kentucky.
Start the conversation, or Read more at Columbia Magazine.
The Jones County Sheriff's Department said it is "overwhelmed" with the number of calls and visits to the office from potential victims as the investigation into fraudulent activity continues at a Laurel car lot. Lt. Little said with the number of victims expected, he was "optimistic" Taylor and Pitts would "help rather than hinder" the investigation.
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Feb 14 Iar Systems Group AB:
* Q4 net sales 85.0 million Swedish crowns ($9.54 million) versus 75.9 million crowns year ago
* Q4 operating profit 26.7 million crowns versus 18.4 million crowns year ago
* Intends to propose an ordinary dividend of 5.00 crowns per share
* Says financial targets are sales should increase 10-15% annually in local currency and operating margin to exceed 25% over business cycle Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 8.9054 Swedish crowns) (Gdynia Newsroom)
Workers at an Indiana zoo needed a couple of hours to corral a young giraffe that escaped from her enclosure.The 7-month-old female got loose Monday from the African Journey exhibit at the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo. Zoo spokeswoman Bonnie Kemp says the giraffe, Thabisa, never left the property.It wasn't immediately clear how the youngest in the zoo's herd of nine giraffes escaped.Staffers were able to trap the giraffe in a fenced parking lot in a non-public area of the zoo. Zookeepers calmed her down before returning her to the enclosure.The zoo just opened to the public for the season on Saturday.------
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Potawatomi Hotel & Casino 1721 W. Canal St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53233
The stars from the world of golf have descended on Ballyliffin Golf Club for the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open.
The Pro Am, which sees the celebrities mix it with the professionals, gets the event underway.
Oisin Kelly reports from the course for Highland Radio Sport…
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The Dementia Cafe provides information about living with dementia and other services available locally in an informal and comfortable environment. A Dementia Cafe is also a place to relax, socialise and meet other people with dementia and their carers.
"At this stage we've been pretty lucky. We've done a lot of pre-work in Lander and Hudson," says Emergency Management Coordinator Kathie Metzler.
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A newborn baby was killed and three people were injured in a crash near Chillicothe Monday morning.
The accident happened shortly before 11 am along U.S. Highway 65, about three miles south of Chillicothe at the Roach Lake Bridge.
The newborn was a passenger in an SUV that had stopped in a MoDOT work zone that was hit from behind. A crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol identifies the occupants of the SUV as Amanda Nichols, 27, and Warren Nichols, 26, of Springfield, and the newborn Rowan Nichols. The baby was pronounced dead at Hedrick Medical Center. Amanda and Warren Nichols suffered what were described as moderate injuries and were taken to Hedrick for treatment.
The driver of the other vehicle is identified by the patrol as Benjamin Davis, 23, of Chillicothe. Davis suffered moderate injuries and was also taken to Hedrick Medical Center.
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UNITED NATIONS, April 12 Russia again cast a veto at the United Nations Security Council to shield Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, blocking a Western bid on Wednesday to condemn a deadly gas attack in Syria and push the Syrian government to cooperate with investigators.
China, which has vetoed six resolutions on Syria since the civil war began six years ago, abstained from Wednesday's vote, along with Ethiopia and Kazakhstan. Ten countries voted in favor of the text, while Bolivia joined Russia in voting no. (Reporting by Michelle Nichols; Editing by Alistair Bell)
Lockport vs. Lincoln-Way East at 7 p.m. Oct. 6.
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Toronto's real estate market is a hot topic these days. Everyone seems to be waiting for it to take a big big dip, but even though sales might have slowed down last month, prices don't seem to be dropping too much yet.
According to The Teranet-National Bank National Composite House Price Index, house prices in Toronto went up 3.6 percent in May 2017 compared to the month prior, which is apparently a record-breaking increase.
As the Globe and Mail writes, "The Teranet-National Bank index measures changes in public land registry prices of single-family homes that have been sold at least twice on record."
That's why its numbers tend to differ from TREB's data, which looks at the composite of all housing types. Both data sets, however, agreed that the number of sales in Toronto went down last month as more inventory hit the market.
Those waiting for surefire proof of a real estate cool down will have to remain patient for now.
Researchers from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Harvard Medical School and MIT have designed a smart bandage that could eventually heal chronic wounds or battlefield injuries with every fiber of its being.The bandage consists of electrically conductive fibers coated in a gel that can be individually loaded with infection-fighting antibiotics, tissue-regenerating growth factors, painkillers or other medications.
Tomas figures out a way to defeat the demon sand wants to take Andy's place.
WWII veteran and war hero Brigadier General Jaroslav Klemeš will be buried with military honours at Strašnice crematorium in Prague on Monday. Mr Klemeš, who was the last surviving paratrooper to parachute into the Nazi occupied territory that was the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia, died on August 7 at the age of 95. Mr Klemeš was persecuted by the communist regime after 1948 and was only fully rehabilitated in 1990. Last year he received the country's highest honour, The Order of the White Lion. The funeral ceremony will be open to the public. Among those attending will be Defence Minister Martin Stropnický and Chief of the General Staff of the Czech Armed Forces Josef Bečvář.
Indians designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion was helped off the field during the first inning of Friday’s ALDS Game 2 against the Yankees after injuring his ankle while retreating to second base.
After the Indians tied the game 2–2 following Carlos Santana’s RBI single, Jay Bruce hit a liner up the middle that was snagged by Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius. Encarnacion was on second base (after being hit on the knee by a pitch earlier in the inning), and as he returned to the bag to avoid being doubled off, rolled his right ankle and landed atop the base.
He was called out to end the inning and helped off the field. He was replaced in the lineup by Michael Brantley. The Indians officially called it an ankle sprain.
Losing Encarnacion for any period of time would be a major blow to the Indians’ offense. The 34-year-old slugger hit .258 with 38 home runs this season for Cleveland.
The Latest on conditional testimony taken before any possible trial in the murder case against New York real estate heir Robert Durst : Lawyers for New York real estate heir Robert Durst want to boot a New York Times reporter from court because he's a possible witness in the murder case. Defense attorney Dick DeGuerin asked a Los Angeles judge Tuesday to exclude reporter Charles Bagli from hearing conditional testimony from a "secret witness" he previously interviewed.
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WASHINGTON, April 24 (Reuters) - U.S. regulators fined Altaba, the company formerly known as Yahoo! Inc., $35 million on Tuesday to settle charges that kept its massive 2014 cyber security breach a secret from investors for more than two years.
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s case marks the first time it has ever gone after a company for failing to disclose a cyber security breach.
The company agreed to settle the charges without admitting or denying any wrongdoing. (Reporting by Sarah N. Lynch)
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You can't get any closer to home than this Dogwood Tree which resides on the side of my house. I watch the light carefully and when conditions are just right I go out and shoot. I have created some of my favorite images over the years never ever leaving my yard. This bloom is shot in isolation and with selective focus.
The evening hours will once again be steamy as well above normal temperatures continues to settle in our area. Isolated thunderstorms will be possible this afternoon and early this evening followed by a second wave of storms moving out of central Kansas late tonight. Those storms are forecast to weaken as they approach but an isolated strong storm or two cannot be ruled out.
The OWC DEC attaches completely flush to the bottom of the 2016 MacBook Pro, providing additional flash storage and connectivity. Audio content creators most often look to their CPUs first when upgrading their respective rigs.
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The search for 22 -year-old Jacob Gray of Bellevue, missing for more than 10-days in Olympic National Park, is scaling back.
That from said Clallam County Sheriff’s Chief Criminal Deputy Brian King.
Gray went missing April 5 when he left a relative’s Port Townsend home on a bicycle towing a trailer full of camping gear.
His bike and camping gear were found the next day about 6.5 miles up Sol Duc Hot Springs Road in Olympic National Park, but there was no trace of Gray.
King says about 30 people searched for Gray over the weekend in teams led by Clallam County Search and Rescue using three cadaver and scent dogs to search the area, but found no evidence of Gray.
He says Clallam County Search and Rescue is no longer leading an active land search of the area.
A group of experienced kayakers were scheduled to search the Sol Duc River on Sunday.
An employee in the prime minister’s office has resigned after an investigation into unspecified allegations against him.
A spokeswoman for the PMO says Claude-Eric Gagne is no longer an employee in Justin Trudeau’s office.
Eleanore Catenaro declined further comment in an email, calling it a confidential matter.
Gagne, the deputy director of operations, had been on leave since Nov. 1 pending the outcome of an investigation by a third-party investigator – Rubin Thomlinson, a prominent employment law firm.
Multiple media reports said Gagne was being investigated for allegations of inappropriate behaviour.
He has said previously that he challenged the veracity of the allegations.
Before joining the PMO, Gagne was chief Quebec organizer for the Liberal Party of Canada during the 2015 election campaign.
Roaring Twenties Tour of the Historic Adams House - Deadwood
Jun 16, 2017 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
The Roaring Twenties Tour focuses on the lives of the second family that occupied the Adams House: William Emery Adams, his first wife, Alice, daughters Lucile and Helen, and his second wife, Mary. The tour covers a decade filled with unbelievable sadness and unbridled happiness. The history of Deadwood, in relation to events happening throughout the country and the world during the 1920s, will also be explored.
Tour offered at 6:00 p.m. Tickets are $15 for members and $20 for non-members. Advance reservations recommended. Call 605-722-4800 for reservations or purchase online at DeadwoodHistory.com. Funding provided in part by Black Hills & Badlands Tourism Association.
Remember a few days ago when Carrie Underwood admitted on Twitter that she got pulled over for speeding? Well, “Inside Edition“ got the dashcam video from the Brentwood, Tennessee police department.
Nothing crazy goes down, it’s just interesting to see what happens when a superstar gets pulled over. The officer walks up to the car and asks, “What’s the big hurry?” She answers honestly. Quote, “I wasn’t even paying attention. I know that’s no excuse.”
Scottsdale, Arizona — About 40 military moms-to-be now have everything they need to welcome home their babies.
Birdies for the Brave and Operation Shower hosted their 100th surprise baby shower at Patriots’ Outpost on the 18th hole at TPC Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Arizona.
All of the moms are either active duty or the spouses of deployed or active duty service members based here in the Valley.
The moms were surprised with a signature “Shower Box” full of donated gifts for mom and baby.
LeAnn Morrissey founded Operation Shower 10 years ago hoping to thank military service members by honoring their growing families.
“We wanted some way to recognize the moms who go through that because there’s [sic] so many across the country and that’s inspired me and just continual support from people across the country who recognize the need to support these families,” said Morrissey.
PGA Tour player Phil Mickelson and his wife, Amy, created Birdies for the Brave to support troops injured in combat.
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Cape Breton Regional Police say a 54-year-old man has died following a house fire in Glace Bay, N.S.
Police and the Glace Bay Fire Service responded to the duplex on Concord Street shortly after 1 a.m. Monday.
A man was found inside the home. He was taken to the Glace Bay Hospital, where police say he succumbed to his injuries.
The man’s identity has not been released.
Police say the man was the only person inside the residence. People in the other unit of the duplex were not injured.
One resident told CTV Atlantic she heard noises coming from next door.
"We heard 'bang, bang, bang,' like he was banging into stuff," recalls Anne Boone. "We just thought he was carrying on over there, doing dancing around like he does, normally does, because we can usually always hear him. Then when I got up I was going to bang on the wall for him to stop, then when I got up, I could see the smoke."
The fire marshal's office and police are investigating the cause of the fire.
Of all the figures mentioned in the story of Jesus in the days before his execution, Pontius Pilate left the greatest mark on the non-scriptural historical record. Italian legal scholar and classicist Aldo Schiavone analyzes the Gospel accounts and combs secular sources to compose a sketch of the Roman governor and a fuller picture of what may have happened in the week before the first Easter. Eager to avoid the prejudices and preconceptions of all parties, Schiavone plausibly reconstructs events with an eye to the legal and political aspects. He finds that Pilate was a “cautious realist” with the difficult task of governing an unruly province in tandem with local theocrats whom he didn’t entirely trust or understand. Schiavone draws Pilate as the victim of the cultural incomprehension that often occurs between the conqueror and the conquered.
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. The UNC men's tennis team hosts two Atlantic Coast Conference opponents this weekend, taking on Boston College Friday and Notre Dame Sunday at Cone-Kenfield Tennis Center. The matches are UNC's final home contests of the regular season.
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License applications are being accepted for the 2017 Colorado big game, sheep and goat hunting seasons. Licenses applications are available online or at any Colorado Parks and Wildlife office. Brochures and information for the upcoming hunting seasons are also available. The Big Game brochure explains regulations for deer, elk, pronghorn, moose and bear hunting, while the Sheep and Goat brochure explains regulations involved with hunting the Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep, Desert Bighorn Sheep and Mountain Goats. CPW has made various changes to their hunting regulations for this year. Most notably, a fee of up to $25 will now be charged for license exchanges, and florescent pink has been added as a color alternative to hunters orange. For additional details on the changes click here.
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MOSCOW, Dec 12 (Reuters) - The Russian Olympic Committee proposes supporting Russian athletes to attend the 2018 Winter Olympic Games in South Korea, according to a draft document seen by Reuters on Tuesday.
Most Russian athletes want to go to the Games even though they would have to compete as neutrals, an official of the country’s Olympic committee said on Monday.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) last week banned Russia from the Games due to take place in Pyeongchang in February, citing evidence of an “unprecedented systematic manipulation” of the anti-doping system. (Reporting by Gabrielle Tétrault-Farber; Writing by Dmitry Solovyov; editing by Katya Golubkova)
The latest Nerf blaster, the original Stretch Armstrong action figure and the sequel to last year’s Hatchimals are the must-have toys this Christmas as British parents prepare to spend an average of £121 on each child.
Family games, collectibles and movie blockbuster characters also dominate the Toy Retailers Association (TRA) annual DreamToys list of predicted top sellers.
A literature professor leading a secret life as a high-stakes gambler lands in debt of more than a quarter million dollars
ATLANTA (AP) — More than a week after the Falcons fell victim to the biggest comeback in Super Bowl history, an Atlanta zoo has named a cockroach after Patriots quarterback Tom Brady.
Zoo Atlanta says on its Facebook page that it had a bet with Rhode Island’s Roger Williams Park Zoo that called for the loser to name a baby animal after the winning team’s star quarterback. Both zoos figured the loser would be pretty bitter about the game, so they agreed the animal in question would be a Madagascar hissing cockroach.
The zoo introduced a whole family of cockroaches in a video Monday, including a tiny Tom Brady.
Brady and the Patriots came back from a 25-point deficit to defeat Atlanta 34-28 in overtime to win the team’s fifth Super Bowl title.
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The body believed to be that of the man swept out at Lake Onoke on the Wairarapa coast yesterday has been found.
Lake Ferry, Wairarapa. Source: Wikimedia Commons/ Celia WB
Police recovered the body about 11pm last night near the river mouth.
The fisherman went underwater and did not resurface while attempting to cross the Ruamahanga River mouth at around 2.30pm yesterday, police said.
A Boys & Girls Club building battle will come to a head at a community meeting Monday night in Germantown. NBC10’s Brandon Hudson has the story.
MADISON (WKOW) -- Do you have an aviation enthusiast on your holiday shopping list? Do you need help finding the perfect gift?
On Monday, Dick Knapinski from EAA stopped by Wake Up Wisconsin to share unique holiday gift ideas you can get from the comfort of your couch.
Knapinski says in his experience, the best gifts are ones that cannot be wrapped.
A trip to the EAA Aviation Museum, just about a 1.5-hour drive away in Oshkosh, is a very unique gift idea for any aviation, adventure or history enthusiast on your gift list. They have world class displays, which include galleries the span two levels and multiple hangars.
The museum includes more than 200 historic aircraft, ranging from exact replicas of some of the first planes to fly (Wright Brothers) to a Spirit of St. Louis replica to SpaceShipOne.
For the adventurous person on your list, they offer rides in an open-cockpit biplane – 1929 Travel Air E-4000 running May through October.
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GEORGETOWN, S.C. (WCBD) — The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating following a fatal motorcycle accident in Georgetown County.
According to Lance Corporal David Jones, the crash happened Tuesday, February 14 at 6:50 p.m. on Woodlands Avenue.
We’re told while the driver of a 2007 Chevy Tahoe was trying to make a left turn, the driver of a 2016 Kawasaki motorcycle plowed into the passenger side of the SUV.
The motorcycle driver was not wearing a helmet and was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Tahoe was not hurt, according to Jones.
We are working to learn the identity of the victim from the Georgetown County Coroner’s Office.
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The Wayne County Community College District campus in the city’s downtown is expanding following a groundbreaking Thursday for a $25 million campus building that will focus on health, wellness and education.
The City Center project, on Fort Street and Howard, is the final construction project in the district’s 20-year “Pathways to Transformation” strategic plan. The building will sit next to the WCCCD Downtown Campus and is expected to be complete in spring 2019.
“City Center is the zenith of our capital plans,” said Mary Ellen Stempfle, chairwoman of the WCCCD’s board of trustees, during the groundbreaking ceremony. “City Center provides spaces for disciplinary meetings, teachings and interaction between students and their instructors that today’s programs in higher education demand. It’s a hybrid facility that consolidates workforce development and training programs for our staff and students.”
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3 FGCU players selected in MLB draft
FORT MYERS, Fla. Three FGCU baseball players have a sought-after opportunity in front of them.
Junior pitcher Kutter Crawford, the ace of the Eagles staff, was picked by the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday in the 16th round of the professional baseball draft.
Junior shortstop Julio Gonzalez, who had the highest batting average on the team, was drafted in the 17th round by the Kansas City Royals.
Senior pitcher Garrett Anderson, of Arcadia, was taken by the Tampa Bay Rays in the 35th round.
Crawford and Gonzalez will forgo their senior seasons to pursue their pro careers.
Hundreds of rescuers -- including soldiers, firefighters, police and volunteers -- were still digging through vast piles of mud on Wednesday, a day after landslides killed at least 140 people in southeastern Bangladesh.
David Hale threw two scoreless innings Monday night in his Yankees debut and then was replaced on the roster by right-hander A.J. Cole.
Cole was designated for assignment by the Nationals on Friday and dealt to the Yankees for cash considerations on Monday.
The 26-year-old Cole made four appearances (two starts) for the Nationals and went 1-1 with a 13.06 ERA.
Promoted from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Sunday, Hale worked the eighth and ninth Monday and then was designated for assignment.
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HOT SPRINGS, Va. (AP) — Virginia Del. Nick Freitas has announced his plan to seek the Republican nomination to challenge Democratic U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine in 2018.
Freitas will go up against Corey Stewart — the chairman of the Prince William Board of County Supervisors — for the nomination. Stewart, who has modeled himself after President Donald Trump, ran a primary campaign for governor this year, but narrowly lost the Republican nomination to Ed Gillespie.
Freitas formally announced his candidacy Friday at a gathering of Virginia Republicans. The second-term delegate from Culpeper has a conservative voting record and libertarian streak.
The 38-year-old joined the Army after high school, became a Green Beret and served 11 years of active duty.
Several other Republicans are expected to join the race, including evangelical pastor E. W. Jackson.
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On behalf of all the inmates/staff of Boot Camp here at the Edmonton Remand Centre, our condolences and deepest sympathies go out to all the families and friends of the Humboldt Broncos. The tragic event has conversations of mourning during prayer time, and we give a moment of silence for the young athletes, coaches and trainers.
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REUTERS: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday said it had issued 40 warning letters to retailers as part of its crackdown on illegal sales of Juul and other e-cigarettes to youth.
"The FDA has been conducting a large-scale, undercover nationwide blitz to crack down on the sale of e-cigarettes – specifically JUUL products – to minors at both brick-and-mortar and online retailers," the regulator said.
(Reporting by Manas Mishra in Bengaluru; Editing by Maju Samuel)
Manchester City were not at their best but were good enough to beat Manchester United away, the first time United have lost at home in 41 matches… since City last beat them.
So much was rightly made last weekend of the brilliance of David De Gea so it was ironic that it was City’s Ederson who made a De Gea-like double-save to preserve the victory.
The Brazilian is an outfield player with gloves and has made such an incredible difference to City this season.
Here's my team of the week, in a 4-4-2 formation:
Ederson, goalkeeper
The Brazilian is phenomenal with the ball at his feet and is also a fine goalkeeker, making an incredible double-save to secure Manchester City’s win away to Manchester United.
Jonjoe Kenny, right back
The 20-year-old from Kirkdale was Everton’s most impressive defender in the 1-1 draw away to Liverpool. Was offered little protection by Wayne Rooney ahead of him but coped well.
The artist has called his foundation the Centre for the Less Good Idea—a reference to the process of creation, which often sees artists derailed from exploring their initial idea and focusing on “secondary ideas that emerge during the process of making”, he says.
DAGUPAN CITY — Police on Thursday arrested six suspected members of a criminal gang during a raid at a residential compound in Balungao town, Pangasinan province.
Efren Urmita, Midi Lilagan, Joel Lilagan, Christopher Oria, Julito Asuncion and Wilson Gaon were caught in possession of an M16 Armalite rifle, two 9-mm Beretta pistols, five .45 caliber pistols, a .38 caliber pistol, a .22 caliber pistol, a rifle grenade and assorted bullets, according to Senior Supt. Ronald Oliver Lee, Pangasinan police director.
A seventh suspect, Gerry Lilagan, was not in his house at the time of the police operation. JE/rga
March 31 Sofragi SA:
* FY distributable revenue 6.1 million euros ($6.52 million) versus 4.8 million euros year ago
* FY result 10.8 million euros versus 18.2 million euros year ago
* At Annual General Meeting of June 14, 2017, it will be proposed to distribute a dividend of 108.70 euros per share for 2016 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9354 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
We’ve dissected the Warriors’ thrilling Game 1 playoff victory over the Blazers from many different angles, now take a closer look at some of our favorite photos from Sunday night.
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Watch: Bay Area Sports Insiders – Green’s defense leads Warriors in playoff opener After checking out our staff photographer’s shots, you can read how Draymond Green’s defense, solid offense from Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry, and timely contributions from others made the different in the Warriors’ 121-109 win.
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The tour takes in the markets and mosques of Old Delhi, the imperial city of New Delhi, the Taj Mahal and Jaipur's pink palaces. If you plan ahead, the same tour in May costs less than $1,000.
MURRAY, Ky. — Four Kentucky National Guardsmen have been charged in a sexual assault case in western Kentucky.
Kentucky State Police said the assault was reported June 3. Police announced the arrests on Wednesday.
Police said the victim was given alcohol and then sexually assaulted.
The Kentucky National Guard said in a news release the soldiers were in Calloway County preparing for the 438th Military Police Company's annual training. Kentucky Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Stephen Hogan said sexual assault is a "reprehensible act" and the guard will support the victim.
Police said 25-year-old Anthony R. Tubolino of Auburn was charged with second-degree rape, second-degree sodomy and third-degree unlawful transaction with a minor; 19-year-old Tyler A. Hart of Bowling Green was charged with first-degree sexual abuse and second-degree sodomy; and 21-year-old Austin L. Dennis and 22-year-old Jacob F. Ruth, both of Munfordville, were charged with second-degree sodomy.
Technology shares dragged down stock indexes, jolting investors who have rallied behind a handful of the hot tech companies and raising fresh questions about the resiliency of a nine-year-old bull market in U.S. stocks.
Together, Facebook, Amazon.com, Netflix and Google parent Alphabet—young firms closely associated with the Silicon Valley technology scene and deemed to be “disrupters” of rival firms engaged in media, travel, online shopping and other businesses—shed a total of roughly $76 billion in market value.
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POOR HILLARY, SHE JUST CAN’T GET A BREAK: A Woman Declared Dead Was Put in a Morgue Freezer – Until Someone Noticed Her Breathing.
Tommy Robinson, a prominent far-right activist in Britain, has been jailed for 13 months after live-streaming outside a criminal trial in violation of reporting restrictions.
Robinson, a pseudonym of 35-year-old Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, was arrested on Friday at Leeds Crown Court in northern England, where he was broadcasting details of an ongoing trial on Facebook.
The trial is covered by restrictions on what can be reported.
Robinson was given a three-month suspended sentence last year for a similar offence and told he'd go to prison if he offended again.
About Art Therapy Group for People with Dementia Coventry
Art therapy group for older people experiencing memory loss, mental health and associated difficulties, such as social isolation. Art therapy is a form of psychotherapy that uses art media as its primary mode of expression and communication. Within this context, art is used as a medium to address emotional issues which may be confusing and distressing. Image-making is very helpful for maintaining brain function. The social aspect of the group is helpful. People who have enjoyed making art before a dementia diagnosis tend to get most out of the group. People with no prior experience of art may struggle to engage with image-making processes. The art therapy group is not an art class.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A statewide committee says Ohio needs an office that works to protect and bring new jobs to its U.S. military sites.
The group says Ohio is behind other states that already have set up offices that lobby for its military bases.
The state task force appointed last year says Ohio has more than 110,000 military-related jobs with an estimated payroll of $5 billion.
The group says Ohio needs to be ready in case Congress revisits shrinking or realigning military operations around the country.
Ohio gained some military jobs during the last review in 2005, but committee members say it may have missed out on getting even more.
The head of the committee is introducing legislation that would call for establishing an office of government and military affairs in Ohio.
On behalf of library employee Nancy Davis, the Farmville Public library staff is collecting personal care items for patients in UVA and Lynchburg Cancer Treatment Centers. They are asking patrons to donate the following items; hand sanitizer, tissues, unscented lotions, pens & word searches, tote bags, makeup bags, lip balms and other small items to make their day special. You can drop off donations to the circulation desk or the plastic tote on the main floor of the library. Nancy is starting a “Give Back” campaign to honor those who have given so generously toward her family while her mother is in treatment for a rare form of cancer. She is very grateful and wishes to pay it forward by collecting and distributing small bags filled with items that every cancer sufferer can use or gift them small tokens to help lift their spirits. This is just a small part of what the Library does as a part of our community outreach programs.
OAKLAND — California Attorney General Xavier Becerra has filed a civil lawsuit seeking to dissolve and recover hundreds of thousands of dollars from two charities that purport to support veterans.
Becerra on Monday filed the suit against the Wounded Warriors Support Group and Central Coast Equine Rescue and Retirement, which are both run by the family of Matthew G. Gregory.
Becerra’s suit alleges that the operators ran raffles to support the groups then diverted the money for personal use including travel, dining, shopping at Victoria’s Secret and paying off credit card debt.
The lawsuit seeks unspecified damages, civil penalties and the dissolution of both charities. It also seeks to forbid the family from running a charity in California.
An after-hours phone message seeking comment from Gregory was not immediately returned.
AURORA, Colo. (AP) — Police in the Denver suburb of Aurora are searching for a 6-year-old boy who has been missing since New Year’s Eve.
David Puckett was reported missing on Saturday night after apparently wandering off from his home.
Denver-area police agencies and volunteers searched for David on Saturday night and New Year’s Day with the help of a helicopter and a bloodhound. Police say he has wandered off in the recent past but was found with the help of the public.
He was only wearing a light jacket, not enough to be out overnight in winter weather which is set to get colder.
A 13-year-old boy who vanished from the backyard of his Aurora home Sunday night was found on Monday. Police don’t believe the cases are connected.
FILE PHOTO: The headquarters of the European Central Bank (ECB) in Frankfurt, Germany, June 28, 2015. REUTERS/Ralph Orlowski/File Photo
FRANKFURT It is too soon for the European Central Bank to declare victory in its effort to raise euro zone inflation back to its target, the ECB's vice president said on Thursday.
"The euro area is experiencing a resilient recovery, sustained by monetary policy," Constancio said.
"But it is too soon to declare complete success: we have yet to secure a sustained convergence in inflation towards our goal of close to but below 2 percent over the medium term."
(Reporting By Francesco Canepa, editing by Larry King)
Most young US national team fans would likely never part with a jersey signed by teenage star Christian Pulisic, but Alex Ibarra is not most young national team fans.
Ibarra, a seven-year-old US and San Jose Earthquakes supporter who you may remember as the creator of Jahmir Hyka's 'Hykachu' nickname, is raffling off his signed Pulisic Dortmund jersey during Friday night's World Cup Qualifier between the US and Panama. He is not doing it to benefit himself either, but rather to help those in Puerto Rico affected by Hurricane Maria.
The young fan selflessly donated his jersey, which he got signed earlier this year in the qualifier played in San Jose, to American Outlaws Oakland. The top will be auctioned off by the AO chapter at Overland Honky Tonkeria during a watch party for the US's critical showdown with Panama (7 pm ET | ESPN2), and all funds raised will benefit those in Puerto Rico affected by the recent storm.
You can read more about Ibarra's story here.
May 3 Econocom Group SA:
* Announces an agreement to acquire 100 pct of the BIS Group and continues its targeted investments strategy with JTRS in the UK and LP Digital in France
* Buys a 40 pct stake in JTRS, an Apple and Google partner for digital solutions in education sector in UK
* Buys 100 pct of LP Digital in France, a digital strategy consulting firm, through its satellite Alter Way Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
OTTAWA — The Liberal government is planning to introduce long-promised legislation as early as Tuesday to strengthen controls on the sale, licensing and tracing of guns.
The Liberals are bracing for political pushback from the Conservatives, as the bill would repeal some measures passed by the previous government.
The bill is expected to fulfil Liberal election platform promises to enhance background checks for anyone buying a handgun or other restricted firearm, as well as require purchasers to present a valid licence.
The Liberals also pledged to require vendors to keep records of all firearms inventory and sales to assist police in investigating gun trafficking and other firearms-related crimes.
The government has stressed that it has no interest in reviving a national long-gun registry.
Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale has already earmarked more than $327 million over five years, and $100 million a year thereafter, to address criminal gun and gang activities.
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Mavis Staples is one of the performers for this year's Blues on the Fox festival Friday and Saturday, June 16-17, at RiverEdge Park in Aurora. Geneva Garden Walk: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 16-17.
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Budding runners will be delighted to hear entries for the Great Birmingham 10k Run 2017 are now open.
Applications to take part in the race for next year opened as soon as the first runner crossed the line in 2016.
You can sign up immediately for just £26. Anyone who ran the Great Birmingham 10k this year will be eligible for an exclusive £10 discount to take part in the Great Birmingham Run half marathon on Sunday, October 16.
MORE: Live: Great Birmingham 10k Run coverage as it happens with pictures videos and responses
The date for the Great Birmingham 10k Run 2017 is Sunday, April 30, 2017 - a Bank Holiday weekend.
The good news there is that you’ll still get the Monday off!
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“Holi is one of the most fun festivals we have... I still remember celebrating Holi with friends and just loving the experience. When you are in a place like Dubai, those away from home will cherish such an event even more,” said Sood in an interview with Gulf News tabloid!.
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The Nation's Weather for Wednesday, July 4, 2018
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NATIONAL SUMMARY
Warm and very humid weather will continue across much of the
midwestern and northeastern United States tomorrow. Isolated
thunderstorms will develop from southern New England and
northern New Jersey westward to northern Illinois and
eastern Wisconsin, during the afternoon and evening.
Elsewhere across the Midwest, a round of severe
thunderstorms will develop from Minnesota southwestward to
Nebraska. These storms can produce damaging winds, hail,
flash flooding and perhaps an isolated tornado. Across the
South, scattered thunderstorms will dot the area, though a
more concentrated area of heavy rain will focus across
southeastern Texas. Much of the West will remain dry.
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If you owned a Playstation 3 after it was unveiled nearly 12 years ago, you could be owed $65.
PCMag.com reports that the original PS3 console — or the ‘phat’ PS3 — was heavy and bulky and had the ability to install an alternative operating system. When a smaller model was released, that operating system functionality was removed due to security concerns.
A class action lawsuit was then filed until a settlement was reached in 2016. That settlement allows owners of the larger PS3 console to claim $65.
Those claims must be filed by April 15. Those who plan to file a claim must have purchased the console from an “authorized retailer” and include their PSN username and PS3 serial number.
The offer is limited to 20GB, 40GB, 60GB and 80GB models.
For the claim form, click here. For more on this story, click here.
NEW YORK — Police say a New York City teacher has been arrested for sending nude photos of himself to a 15-year-old former student.
The Daily News reports (http://nydn.us/2xobAyq ) 35-year-old Michael Cognato was arrested Friday and accused of sending naked photos and videos to the girl.
Prosecutors say he also persuaded the girl to send lewd videos of herself to him.
Cognato is a teacher at Intermediate School 93 in Queens. Prosecutors say the girl was his student when she was in the eighth grade and they stayed in contact after she graduated from the school.
Cognato faces charges including promoting a sexual performance by a child.
A city Department of Education spokesman says Cognato has been removed from the classroom.
Information about a lawyer for Cognato was not immediately available.
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After three days, the jury in entertainer Bill Cosby’s sex assault trial still has not reached a verdict.
Experts say that if jurors notify the judge they’re deadlocked, he’s likely to direct them to keep trying to come to a unanimous decision.
Judges also have the authority to remove a juror, but it would have to be for more than the fact that a juror simply refuses to join those in the majority.
The 79-year-old Cosby is facing three felony indecent assault charges that could put him in prison for the rest of his life.
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He’s accused of drugging and assaulting a woman at his suburban Philadelphia estate in 2004. He says the encounter was consensual.
Jurors have been deliberating for more than 27 hours since getting the case Monday. They’ll resume deliberations Thursday.
Moreland will get Wednesday's series finale against the Blue Jays off, Evan Drellich of NBC Sports Boston reports.
Moreland will hand over first base duties to Blake Swihart, who's slated to bat seventh in his stead. He's in the midst of a seven-game hitting streak, racking up two home runs and six RBI over that span.
Motilal Oswal has come out with its fourth quarter (January-March) earnings estimates for the Cement sector. The brokerage house expects ACC to report net profit at 74.9 crore down 17.8% quarter-on-quarter.
Net Sales are expected to increase by 15.8 percent Q-o-Q (up 5.6 percent Y-o-Y) to Rs 3089.9 crore, according to Motilal Oswal.
Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) are likely to rise by 13.4 percent Q-o-Q (down 41.2 percent Y-o-Y) to Rs 217.2 crore.
Disclaimer: The views and investment tips expressed by investment experts on moneycontrol.com are their own, and not that of the website or its management. Moneycontrol.com advises users to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions.
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP)  Receiver Tyrell Williams has signed his restricted free agent tender with the Los Angeles Chargers.
Chargers general manager Tom Telesco announced the move Monday.
The 26-year-old wideout had 43 catches for 728 yards and four touchdowns in his third season with the Chargers, who signed him as an undrafted free agent out of Western Oregon. Williams had his breakthrough year in 2016, catching 69 passes for 1,059 yards and seven touchdowns.
The Chargers are stacked at receiver with Pro Bowl selection Keenan Allen leading Williams, Travis Benjamin and seventh overall pick Mike Williams, who struggled with injuries as a rookie.
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Telesco also said the Chargers plan to pick up their fifth-year option for 2019 on running back Melvin Gordon. The Wisconsin product rushed for a career-best 1,105 yards and had 1,581 total yards from scrimmage last season, ranking fifth in the NFL.
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Srinagar, Three militants were today killed in an encounter with security forces in Handwara area of north Kashmir, police said here. Director General of Police (DGP) S P Vaid said the slain militants were “apparently Pakistanis”.
Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in the early hours in Unisoo village of Handwara following specific intelligence inputs about the presence of militants in the area, a police official said.
He said the search operation turned into an encounter as the hiding militants fired upon the forces conducting the searches. During the gunfight, three militants were killed, the official said.
He said their bodies along with three weapons have been recovered from the encounter site. Vaid said on Twitter, “In unisoo Handwara all the three terrorists apparently Pakistanis have been neutralised by Joint team of J&K Police, RR & CRPF. It has been raining whole night & boys were out there in the cold”.
April 12 CL Educate Ltd
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NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Times says a reporter’s comment about an unfounded rumor about first lady Melania Trump in a private conversation with an actress at a party was “completely inappropriate.”
The comment came to light after actress Emily Ratajkowski tweeted Monday that a Times journalist told her “Melania is a hooker.”
Times spokeswoman Eileen Murphy said in a statement Monday that the unnamed reporter does not cover Washington or politics. She said, “The comment was not intended to be public, but it was nonetheless completely inappropriate and should not have occurred.” Murphy said editors have spoken with the reporter.
Mrs. Trump said Monday : “Applause to all women around the world who speak up, stand up and support other women!”
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President Trump has approved the release of a Republican-penned memo alleging FBI surveillance abuses targeting his 2016 campaign. Asked about the contents of the memo, Trump said, "I think it's terrible. You want to know the truth I think it's a disgrace what's going on in this country, I think it's a disgrace." (Published 6 hours ago)
President Donald Trump has declassified in full a classified memo on the Russia investigation written by Republicans who accuse the FBI of abusive surveillance tactics in the early stages of its probe, Trump said Friday.
FBI and Department of Justice officials say the document is misleading and could jeopardize national security, while Democrats call the memo an attempt by Republicans to distract attention from the investigation into Russian meddling in the election that sent Trump to the White House.
Here is the complete memo released Friday.
Designer makeup comes with bragging rights (yes, swiping on a Chanel lipstick does indeed make you stand up a little taller), but any beauty lover knows that it’s so much more than just fancy brand names. There’s something to be said about the quality of the stuff: The creamy textures that never crease, the rich pigments, and the glossy, display-worthy packaging are all part of the irresistible experience of owning prestige cosmetics. This year, the launches were unsurprisingly exceptional, and the winners are nothing short of a beauty junkie’s dream. Scroll on to meet the year’s best makeup —and if you're tempted to add everything to cart immediately, well, we don’t blame you.
LEVITTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Police in Pennsylvania are searching for a man who they say tried to steal a car with a child in the back seat.
Authorities say the owner of the car stopped to get gas at the Sunoco station in Levittown around 10:20 a.m. Wednesday when a man in his early 20s got into the driver’s seat.
Surveillance video captured the car moving forward a few feet before the suspect got out and fled on foot. Police say there was a young child strapped in a car seat in the car at the time.
Authorities have released an image of the suspect and ask anyone with information to call police.
Farmers who have lagged behind in planting made up a lot of ground in the last week.
The U.S.D.A. crop report says farmers in the northern third of the state were able to plant 20 percent of their projected corn acres last week. The northwest and north-central areas of the state had been way behind due to wet conditions. The report says the northern part of the state now has just 10 percent of the corn left to be planted. That compares to 96 percent of the corn that’s already in the ground statewide.
Seventy-seven percent of the corn has already emerged. Soybean planting statewide is now one week ahead of the five-year average at 81 percent — and 44 percent of the beans have emerged.
(AP) – A recent lapse by the U.S. Army to disclose a Texas veteran’s criminal record to the FBI is the latest example of the military failing to document criminal convictions.
The Dallas Morning News reports that former Army 1st Sgt. Gregory McQueen pleaded guilty two years ago to more than a dozen military charges for attempting to run a prostitution ring in Fort Hood. But the conviction didn’t show up in a state background check when a foster-care agency hired McQueen in March to care for abused children.
Dozens of Texas agencies rely on FBI criminal history data when hiring for skilled occupations. The military’s reporting failures recently drew attention after former airman Devin Kelley fatally shot more than a dozen people in Sutherland Springs. The Air Force admitted to not disclosing his 2012 domestic violence conviction, which should have prevented him from legally purchasing firearms.
Jonathan Cheban, aka Foodgod, stopped by Cool Mess on the Upper East Side to create a batch of custom ice cream. The concoction, which included the kids cereal Fruity Pebbles, might not make everyone say, "Yabba dabba doo!"
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Jonathan 'FoodGod' Cheban eats a pig's head
“I’m gonna eat a pig’s head right now, bro!” Jonathan Cheban, aka 'Foodgod', bragged to a friend on his way to The Cannibal in New York’s NoMad neighborhood. The BFF to Kim Kardashian isn’t afraid to take culinary risks, like feasting on a pig’s cheek, tongue and crispy ears. “It’s an Instagram moment,” he told owner Christian Pappanicholas, after finishing off the meaty dish. The Cannibal sells a whopping 60 to 70 pig heads a week.
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Tractor pulls, produce exhibits, children's activities and grandstand shows will all be featured at this year's annual Hudsonville Fair.
The fairgrounds are located at 5235 Park St., with another entrance off 40th Avenue north of Chicago Drive. Operating hours will be 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday, Aug. 21, through Saturday, Aug. 26.
Regular admission is $4 for guests age 12 and older, with younger kids free.
Free entertainment will include the Kent Family Circus, live music and a magic show. Grandstand shows are available for an additional charge, and will feature tractor pulls, an off-road derby, motorcycle races and monster trucks.
Arnold Amusements will provide popular carnival rides for kids of all ages, and vendors will offer meals and favorite hot and cold snacks.
For a complete schedule and exhibitor information, visit www.hudsonvillecommfair.com.
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Smith-Pelly beat Blue Jackets goalie Sergei Bobrovsky with a wrist shot in Monday's series win in the conference quarterfinals.
Smith-Pelly brushed twine twice among three points in the first-round series, which made him a rather unsuspecting threat from the bottom-six group of forwards. However, it would be surprising if the 25-year-old keeps this up given that he only hits the ice during even strength and shorthanded situations.
Cascade County authorities have identified a Saskatchewan man who was killed after his minivan struck a tractor-trailer that left the scene of the crash on Interstate 15 in northern Montana.
Sheriff Bob Edwards said Marvin Knutson, 72, of Swift Current died late Saturday when his van hit a truck as it used an “authorized vehicle only” area to cross the median to enter a weigh station near Great Falls.
READ MORE: Man killed in crash near Melfort, Sask.
Investigators with the Montana Highway Patrol say the truck driver stopped briefly near the weigh station and then continued north on I-15.
The Great Falls Tribune reported that officers are searching for the driver of the truck.
The truck was hauling two-by-four lumber and should have damage on the right rear side of the trailer.
The top Leadership and Investigators of the FBI and the Justice Department have politicized the sacred investigative process in favor of Democrats and against Republicans  something which would have been unthinkable just a short time ago. Rank & File are great people!
This October, an event held near Market Rasen will see food producers and suppliers from across the county showcase their products.
There’ll also be some of the Lincolnshire’s best butchers pitting their skills against each other to discover who the county’s fastest sausage maker is.
There’s also a chance that the go might go down in the annals of history when Sunny Side Up butcher Nick attempts a world record.
He’ll try and beat the time for the fastest linking of sausages which currently stands at 36 sausages in 60 seconds.
The event will take place at Sunny Side Up farm shop.
The New York Mets have talked to at least two teams about trading right-hander Matt Harvey this offseason, according to a report in the New York Daily News.
According to the report, the Mets are looking to move Harvey for a reliever.
On Sunday, the first night of the annual MLB Winter Meetings, Mets GM Sandy Alderson told reporters that no player in the organization is untouchable.
Harvey, who was suspended three games last season after failing to show up for a game in May, is eligible for arbitration this winter and then free agency in the fall of 2018.
Harvey, 28, was 5-7 with a 6.70 ERA in 18 starts last season after returning from surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome that cut his 2016 season short. He made only 17 starts that season, going 4-10 with a 4.86 ERA.
He was an All-Star in 2013 when he went 9-5 with a 2.27 ERA, and also pitched well in 2015, finishing 13-8 with a 2.71 ERA.
Harvey made two starts for the Mets in the 2015 World Series after missing the 2014 season following Tommy John surgery.
Photo: Spurs defender hits the pool
Tottenham Hotspur defender Kevin Wimmer – or should that be Kevin Swimmer – has shared a photo of him hitting the pool on his summer holiday.
The Austrian centre-back, aged 24, was limited to just four Premier League appearances and eight games in all competitions last season, but was still ready for a rest of a long season of hard work on the training ground under the watchful eye of head coach Mauricio Pochettino.
Writing on Twitter, Wimmer said: “Time to recover.”
Botched Attacks Are Media's Attempt to Undermine the WH
Recent weeks have been our political media's worst in recent or long-term memory.
Mini is set to launch a hardcore John Cooper Works GP version of its current three-door hatchback.
A JCW GP has featured in the first two generations of the Mini under BMW ownership, and company boss Peter Schwarzenbauer has confirmed the model is likely to appear again.
“The John Cooper Works GP is an important part of the Mini brand,” he said. “It has worked well for us in the past and I don’t see why it wouldn’t again in the future.”
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March 31 Shenzhen Infinova Ltd:
* Sees net loss for Q1 2017 to be 29 million yuan to 35 million yuan, compared to net loss of the same period in 2016 (38.9 million yuan)
* Comments that seasonal impacting and performance in unit are the main reasons for the forecast
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Each year the annual Easter Egg Hunt on Williams Island grows in popularity and attendance.
This year’s Easter Egg Hunt was held on Saturday, March 31st and moved to the Centre Court and Tennis Patio area to accommodate more children. Island residents and club members brought their little ones for a fun-filled morning and egg hunt adventure. This year’s event featured a breakfast buffet in the Island Grille with face painters and balloon makers. After a hearty breakfast the youngsters followed Peter Cottontail to Centre Court. The hunt was on to see who could collect the most candy filled eggs.
Until the current season, ABC had never cast a black man or woman as the lead character in "The Bachelor" or "The Bachelorette." There were suggestions that some at the network feared it would hurt the show among the primarily older people who enjoy the fantasy franchise.
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Turkish Sercin Giray took over as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for Bayer’s operations in Romania, Bulgaria and Moldova on September 1.
She replaced Andreas Schremmer, who also served as CFO during his former SBR mandate.
Sercin Giray started her career with Bayer in 1999, in Accounting and Finance, in her homeland Turkey. In 2008 she became head of Group Reporting for Bayer Turkey and, after two successful years in the role, she continued her professional development in Bayer AG, Leverkusen as Corporate Finance – Financial Country Coordination for Region Europe. In 2013 she came back to Turkey, leading the Accounting team since 2014.
Sercin Giray holds a degree in Business Administration in German – Controlling, from Marmara University in Istanbul, Turkey.
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Sunday, Dec. 10 EAST
Maine 104, Maine at Machias 51
Navy 73, Columbia 68
Robert Morris 74, Drexel 60
Villanova 77, La Salle 68
SOUTH
Chattanooga 64, Charlotte 50
Coll. of Charleston 92, North Greenville 60
ETSU 94, Hiwassee 48
FAU 106, Webber International 46
Florida St. 72, Tulane 53
High Point 110, Toccoa Falls 39
MIDWEST
Cleveland St. 89, Notre Dame College 56
South Dakota 75, E. Washington 73
FAR WEST
Hawaii 82, Hawaii Hilo 64
UNLV 89, Illinois 82
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Guys and Dolls will take place at 7 p.m. Friday, April 21, and 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, April 22, at Enfield High School, 1264 Enfield St. WINDSOR LOCKS - The Veterans of Foreign Wars National Headquarters recognized three Burger King Restaurants in Connecticut for their participation in the National VFW Unmet Needs Program, including Burger King Store #3299, in Windsor Locks. Presenting the award at the Burger King Store are Lee Wilson, Chairman of National Military Services of the VFW in Connecticut; Alicia Dimick, Asst.
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March 19 (Reuters) -
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When Yollande Deacon, chef and owner of Irie Zulu on North Ave., isn’t busy stewing goat curry at her own restaurant, she generally sticks to her neighborhood. Ono Kine Grindz, located just a half block away, is one of her favorites. “I eat consistently at Ono Kine Grindz; I’m always there,” she says. “My favorite is the garlic shrimp.” She also has nothing but praise for owners Guy Roeseler and David Lau. “The duo are excellent in executing and celebrating Hawaiian cuisine. They’re simply the best with lots of heart!”
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It may be true that the law cannot make a man love me, but it can stop him from lynching me, and I think that's pretty important.
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The Age UK Berkshire service provides ongoing one-to-one support for people with memory loss or living with dementia, and can give some respite to carers. This service is completely user-led, individually planned and implemented according to the service user's specific needs. A wide range of activities are designed to assess a person's ability to engage with their support worker. A suitable programme of stimulating activities is then developed and gradually introduced. These activities may vary according to the person's level of interest, attention span and ability to participate, and may include: reminiscing; flower arranging; cookery; gardening; puzzles & board games; collages and other art work; music and singing; trips to place of interest.
COLUMBIA, Mo. - A man has been sentenced for his involvement in the death of Damien Davis.
ABC 17 previously reported that Higgins pleaded guilty to tampering with evidence and unlawful possession of a firearm in the July shooting.
On Monday, Higgins was sentenced to four years in the Department of Corrections for unlawful possession of a firearm to be served. He was sentenced to a consecutive seven year sentence for tampering with physical evidence to commence after his four year sentence. He was granted probation on the seven year sentence but not on the four year sentence.
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* RCM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. DECLARES SPECIAL CASH DIVIDEND OF $1.00 PER SHARE
* R C M TECHNOLOGIES INC - BELIEVE Q4 REVENUES WILL RANGE BETWEEN $48.0 MILLION AND $50.0 MILLION
* R C M TECHNOLOGIES INC - BELIEVE Q4 GROSS PROFIT WILL RANGE BETWEEN $12.7 MILLION AND $13.2 MILLION
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You'll find near-identical specs -- most notably Dual Pixel AF -- on the more affordable Rebel model, with the main differences being that the T7i sports a slightly different layout, lacks a control dial on the back and ditches the info window at the top. The EOS 77D and Rebel T7i will hit stores in April for $900 and $750 body-only, respectively. Canon says both of these are intended for people who want a camera like the 80D but don't want to spend over $1,000. Or, if you'd rather have a more compact shooter, the new EOS M6 mirrorless may be worth considering.
Panthers Ron Rivera: This was one of Graham Gano's biggest kicks for a win
Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera was asked if Graham Gano's game winning field goal was the biggest of his career. The kick is up there on the chart, but there is a home game that may top it.
A year and a half since their service drive was destroyed in a snow storm, Gene Messer Ford Lincoln at 6000 West 19th Street is cutting the ribbon on a new one.
It's been 18 months since the storm dumped 11.2 inches of snow onto the greater Lubbock area, causing the collapse of the service drive's roof.
The grand re-opening ceremony starts at 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 15.
Customers have had to use the temporary service drive for 18 months but will now have access to a state of the art $1 million facility.
There will also be an all-day celebratory picnic for service department customers on Saturday, June 17 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Service department customers will be treated to free food, and they will have an opportunity to take advantage of discounted specials on tires, oil and filter changes, and routine maintenance. These offers will only be available on June 17.
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Halifax, Nova Scotia – Man running around in his underwear assaults paramedic, police officer
Balch Springs, Texas – EMTs pull woman from burning vehicle seconds before it explodes
Detroit, Michigan – First responders outraged after price of drug for overdoses jumps more than 600%
Wigan, UK – Thieves target ambulance crews’ cars
Wales, UK – Unacceptable rise in attacks on ambulance staff
West Midlands, UK – Ambulance crews feel let down by lack of government protection against attacks
Eastern Cape, South Africa – Filth, maggots found at ambulance stations
Winning numbers drawn in 'Show Me Cash' game
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Missouri Lottery's "Show Me Cash" game were:
01-07-12-13-38
(one, seven, twelve, thirteen, thirty-eight)
Estimated jackpot: $50,000
Defending champion Joey “Jaws” Chestnut consumed a record 74 hot dogs to win his 11th title at an annual July 4 eating competition.
The renowned competitive eater from San Jose, California, takes home the coveted Mustard Belt and surpassed the previous mark of 72 dogs and buns he downed at last year’s Nathan’s Famous July Fourth contest.
Miki Sudo from Las Vegas claimed her fifth straight title in the women’s side of the competition.
Miki Sudo retained her title (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
She fell short of the 41 hot dogs she ate last year but still easily beat second-place finisher Michelle Lesco, of Tucson, Arizona. Ms Lesco ate 28 sausages and buns.
Thousands of people braved high temperatures to witness the contest on the Coney Island boardwalk in New York.
Ms Sudo was a fan favourite, drawing big cheers from the crowd during her performance, which was slightly delayed after she requested new water to soak her buns.
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April 25(Reuters) - Luxshare Precision Industry Co Ltd
* Sees H1 2018 net profit to increase by 15 percent to 25 percent, or to be 784.2 million yuan to 852.4 million yuan
* Says H1 2017 net profit was 681.9 million yuan
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This story is crazy. A mother of 6 was arrested after taking all of her kids and fleeing the police when her son ran to the neighbor’s house accusing the mother of punching his genitals.
April 17, 2017 - The Second Squad reports the details of a Grand Larceny which occurred on Friday, April 14, 2017 in Bethpage . According to detectives, between the hours of 6:00 pm on Thursday, April 13 and noon on Friday April 14 an unknown person or persons entered a lot located at 1055 Stewart Avenue which is used to store BMW vehicles.
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EFFC Chair: Uncertainty over Magu
There are pockets of uncertainty whether Ibrahim Magu still holds sway as acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crime Commission, EFCC, recent reports indicate. But the EFCC and the Presidency has denied the reports. However online reports monitored yesterday, point out that President Muhammadu Buhari has sacked Ibrahim Magu as head of the anti-graft […]
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CLEVELAND - Law enforcement agencies across Northeast Ohio have been warned of another potentially deadly drug mixture. This time, it's fentanyl-laced marijuana.
"We've encountered a couple of false alarms," said Dave Frisone, Director of Lake County Narcotics Agency. "But we are aware that there is a potential."
RELATED: Feds target fentanyl shipped through the mail
So far, there have been no reports of the dangerous mixture in our area. But, Sgt. Patrick Greenhill with the Berea Police Department's Safe Passages Program, said he wants people to know about the potential for the dangerous mixture before it is too late.
"Someone thinks by using marijuana it's a recreational drug, they have no idea it could be laced with fentanyl and kill them after the very first time they tried it," said Greenhill
Last year, in Cuyahoga County, 666 people died from overdoses of heroin, fentanyl or a combination of both.
Arielle Kebbel is looking for her missing sister, Julia Kebbel, who was last seen walking her chocolate Labrador in Los Angeles' Silverlake area on Jan. 31.
The actress, who appears in the upcoming Fifty Shades Freed, took to Instagram on Saturday to ask fans for help in finding her loved one.
The 32-year-old star wrote, "ALERT. My SiSTER JULIA KEBBEL is MISSING. She was last seen in silver lake, walking her chocolate lab, Cindy, at 11 pm wed night. 1/31/18."
The Unreal actress also posted a description of her petite sister, "She is 5’3 . Weighs about 105 pounds. Fair skin. Bleach blonde short hair. She has tattoos on both forearms. She has a spiritual symbol w/ a key and the words promise on one forearm and a blue Phoenix rising on the other."
The concerned sister also shared Julia's Instagram and Twitter accounts to help her fans identify her sister.
New @Gallup: Trump's approval rating sinks to 34%, the lowest of his presidency.
61% disapproval, all-time high. pic.twitter.com/bchIK8Jna3
Images from Airline’s Class 5A first-round softball playoff game against Captain Shreve on Monday at Airline. The Lady Vikings won 16-0.
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Bloomberg reporting headlines from the Chinese central bank (PBOC), citing that the bank is expected to provide liquidity to some commercial banks via its Medium-term Lending Facility (MLF) today.
There are 151bn yuan of 6 month MLF due today, Bloomberg adds.
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Maclean, New South Wales – April 14-15, 2017 – The 113th Maclean Highland Gathering was held over the Easter weekend under spectacular weather, and 22 band and 157 solo entrants. The PipeBand Club won the top prize in Grade 2, and, in the solo piping, Andrew Roach won the A-Grade Gold Medal. The B-Grade Champion was Ben Morris, Austin Manchadi won the C-Grade championship and the D-Grade Champion was Oliver Cordell – all pupils of Andrew Roach.
Grade 2
1st The PipeBand Club
2nd St. Andrew’s
Grade 3
1st Emmanuel College Highlanders
2nd Greater Springfield
3rd Wynnum RSL
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1st Brisbane Boys College
2nd Old Collegians
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Sara Takanashi won her fourth overall ski jumping World Cup title on Wednesday, but fell short of tying Gregor Schlierenzauer's all-time record of 53 victories.
In a test event for next year's Pyeongchang Olympics, Takanashi finished second on 224.9 points behind Japanese compatriot Yuki Ito with 234.4 points.
Despite her runner-up finish, the result was good enough to hand the 20-year-old Takanashi her second straight overall crown with three meets left in the season.
Kuhl will start Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Tigers, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.
Tuesday's contest was postponed due to rain, but the two teams will play a makeup doubleheader Wednesday. Kuhl will go head-to-head with Tigers starter Jordan Zimmermann.
The Celtics have been plagued by injuries all season, and power forward Marcus Morris could be the latest to miss extended time.
According to The Vertical, Morris is facing an extended absence from the lineup due to a nagging left knee issue. The Celtics have already lost starting small forward Gordon Hayward for the season and Kyrie Irving is missing his second game of the season Monday.
Morris joined the Celtics this offseason from the Pistons for shooting guard Avery Bradley. He has averaged 12.1 points and 5.5 rebounds per game this season.
Boston lacks frontcourt depth, so Morris' injury will either force them to play small moving forward, or provide an opportunity for someone like Guerschon Yabusele, who was selected 16th overall in last year's NBA Draft.
Gustav Data Andersson plays guitar for Makthaverskan, the giddy Swedish indie-pop band. And now he’s striking out on his own under the name Guggi Data. As his first release, he’s dropped “Baby,” a roiling twee-pop jam that hits like an absolute headrush. The drums on this thing! It’s an absolutely incandescent piece of music, and you can hear it below.
Baby by Guggi Data
Guggi Data’s debut labum POP/ROCK is out 8/18.
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A Greek prosecutor has ordered an investigation into allegations of financial mismanagement in the local branch of UNICEF.
UNICEF said last week it was "terminating its arrangements" with its national committee in Greece "due to concerns arising out of a recent independent audit."
UNICEF said in a statement it has concluded that "the necessary reforms" in the Greek committee won't be achieved. It offered no further details.
An Athens prosecutor ordered the probe Tuesday following claims by the head of UNICEF's Greek committee that an audit of the local branch's finances revealed alleged mismanagement.
UNICEF has said it will continue its work with children in Greece through its regional office for Europe and central Asia, in collaboration with the Greek government and civil society partners.
LAHORE: Punjab Governor Rafique Rajwana has signed the Punjab Drug Act which was amended by the Punjab Assembly in its last sitting. The governor also signed laws including amendment in Local Bodies Act, Home Economics University which was also passed by the Punjab Assembly with majority vote in last session after all the proposals, suggestions and objections of opposition were rejected.
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INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts will induct former receiver Reggie Wayne into the team's Ring of Honor during a Nov. 18 game against Tennessee.
Wayne spent 14 seasons and played in a franchise record 211 games. He played a key role on Indy's 2006 Super Bowl championship team, made six Pro Bowl appearances and was a first-team All-Pro in 2010. He finished his career with 1,070 receptions, 14,345 yards and 82 touchdown catches — all second in franchise history.
He's 10th in league history in receptions and yards receiving.
Wayne will be the 15h inductee, joining a group that includes Bill Polian, who drafted him in 2001, coach Tony Dungy and four of Wayne's ex-teammates — Edgerrin James, Peyton Manning, Jeff Saturday and Harrison.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Janet Jackson wants to make it crystal clear: She will not be joining Justin Timberlake during this year’s Super Bowl halftime show.
The pop icon says in a statement “to put to rest any speculation or rumors” as to whether she will be performing at the Super Bowl between the Philadelphia Eagles and the New England Patriots in Minnesota on Sunday: “I will not.”
She thanks her fans for their support and says she looks forward to seeing them very soon.
Timberlake is returning to the halftime show 14 years after a wardrobe malfunction with Jackson caused a national controversy. Timberlake was Jackson’s guest during her performance and ripped off a piece of her clothing, revealed her breast.
CBS aired that Super Bowl and was fined by the Federal Communications Commission. The fine later was overturned.
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The MLK Community Development Corporation held a Battle of the Bands performance at the Laurel High School stadium Saturday.
The theme of the Martin Luther King event was "Retooling for the 21st Century."
Marching bands from Heidelberg, Meridian and Laurel High School played before a crowd of several hundred people.
“This is a wonderful day," said the Rev. Jerry James, the organizer of the event. "This is the best program that we have had in a number of years and I want to certainly take my hat off to all of the participants and all of those who have taken part. ”
The Community Service Award went to Jodi Babineaux for his participation and dedication to this celebration event.
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SEOUL—South Korea added several North Korean groups and individuals to its sanctions list Monday in a largely symbolic move that is part of efforts to cut off funding for the North’s weapons programs.
The government said those added were 20 North Korean groups, including several banks and companies, and 12 individuals.
Seoul is among the first to respond to North Korea’s Nov. 29 missile launch with fresh sanctions. While the move is largely symbolic because all transactions between two Koreas have been banned for years, the government said it hopes its move will prompt the international community to do likewise.
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Bushrod: "I Like The Way This Team Competes"
Dolphins guard Jermon Bushrod met with the media after the team's second practice of minicamp. Hear what the offensive lineman had to say about the state of the line as well as his plans for the break before training camp.
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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Coach Jeff Brohm has added six assistant coaches and two support staff members to his new lineup at Purdue.
The new coach made the announcement Monday and he didn’t have to look far for two of the men — Brian Brohm and Greg Brohm. Brian Brohm was Western Kentucky’s co-offensive coordinator last season and will be an assistant at Purdue. Greg Brohm will be on the support staff.
The other new assistants are Tony Levine, Nick Holt, Reggie Johnson, Anthony Poindexter and Dale Williams. They join two other assistants who were already hired — JaMarcus Shepard and Justin Lovett.
Robert Sampson will join Greg Brohm as part of the support staff.
None of the staff members has been given titles yet.
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HOUSTON—We have all heard the saying if you see something say something.
But what if you don’t know who to tell?
It’s not always easy to know if you are doing the right thing. What if you think somone is in the wrong but you are not sure?
No one wants to make the wrong assumption and cause problems for someone else.
But hey, better safe than sorry!
RIVERDALE, the Bronx — Three firefighters suffered minor injuries while battling a fire at a Bronx home overnight.
Fire officials received a call at about 11:46 p.m. about a fire at 5511 Fieldston Rd. in Riverdale.
Crews arrived to the three-story home to find an extensive fire on the second floor of the home, fire officials said.
The blaze extended to a neighboring house, but it was quickly knocked down, according to fire officials,
The fire was under control by 1:36 a.m.
Three firefighters suffered minor injuries and were taken to the hospital for treatment and later released.
No other injuries were reported.
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Haven’t you ever heard that fortune favors the bold?
Sure, we could play it safe going into this Sunday’s Super Bowl LII showdown between the New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minnesota. We could tell you how it’ll be a good game — a tightly contested affair — that’ll ultimately be won by whichever team makes a big play in the fourth quarter.
But where’s the fun in that? *Yawn*
Instead, we decided to go into greater detail and outline how exactly Sunday will play out by providing eight bold predictions that take into account who will shine for the Patriots, who will soar (and crash?) for the Eagles and who might show up during Justin Timberlake’s halftime performance.
Analysts said the investors took risk off the table in small and mid caps even as Arabtec registered wider-than-expected loss for 2016 and some felt that the Dh1.5 billion capital increase plan won’t be enough to finish off the backlog of the company.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WHBC) – After hearing it early and often from industry lobbyists, an Ohio House committee has OK’d payday lending legislation that covers up some of the loopholes in the landmark 2008 payday lending law.
The bill would allow short-term lenders to charge a 28% interest rate plus a monthly 5% fee on the first $400 loaned, and monthly payments could not exceed 5% of a borrower’s gross monthly income.
Interim House Speaker Kirk Schuring says he’d like to go for a full House vote next month.
March 19 (Reuters) - InnoDisk Corp
* Says it will use undistributed profit to pay cash dividend of T$5.7 per share to shareholders for 2017
* Says it will pay cash dividend of T$424.6 million in total
* Says it will use undistributed profit to distribute stock dividend worth T$0.3 for every one share
* Says it will distribute stock dividend of 2.2 million shares in total
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Ludhiana: Hosts Minerva Punjab FC rallied to get the better of Chennai City FC 2-1 and grab the top spot in the I-League pecking order in Ludhiana on Monday.
The visitors took the lead as early as the fifth minute through Jean Michel Joachim, much to the surprise of those present at the Guru Nanak Stadium.
Placed seventh in the standings, Chennai City FC held on to the lead the entire first half.
However, the second half started on a great note for the home side as it struck the equaliser when William Opoku Asiedu found the back of the net in the 48th minute. He had scored twice in the team's 2-0 win over Indian Arrows in the last round.
Having restored parity, the tide turned in favour of Minerva Punjab as they went ahead when Kassim Aidara struck in the 59th minute.
There was no change in the scoresheet thereafter as Minerva FC emerged victorious for the third time in the league.
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19 killed in Russia after train collides with bus
MOSCOW - Uzbekistan's Foreign Ministry says that 19 citizens of the ex-Soviet nation were killed when a train slammed into a bus carrying them near Moscow.
Russia's state Investigative Committee said that another five passengers of the bus were injured in Friday's collision, which occurred in the town of Pokrov, about 85 kilometers (53 miles) east of Moscow.
The Uzbek Foreign Ministry said that 56 people on the bus were Uzbek citizens and two others, drivers, from Kazakhstan. The local administration said that the bus was carrying migrant workers from Uzbekistan heading to their native country.
According to preliminary information, the bus got stuck in a railway crossing because of a technical malfunction. The train's driver hit the brakes, but was unable to prevent the collision.
Republican Boise businessman Tommy Ahlquist, from left, Lt. Gov. Brad Little and Rep. Raul Labrador, R-Idaho, participate in a debate at the studios of Idaho Public Television in Boise, Idaho, Monday, April 23, 2018. Otto Kitsinger AP Photo
An accident on the A39 westbound near Penryn has led to a severe build up of traffic.
The incident on the stretch of road between Treluswell roundabout (B3292) and Treliever roundabout (A394) has left the road blocked.
It is understood that the eastbound road is still open as usual. Most of the traffic build up is currently understood to be in the Four Cross area.
The collision happened at around 4.10pm and is likely to cause issues for rush-hour commuters between Truro and Falmouth.
One Twitter user said: "Accident just off Treluswell Roundabout (heading towards uni/Asda direction).
"Tailbacks nearly back towards Carnon Downs roundabout."
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YOU KNOW, WITH ALL OF THE KNEELING AND BLACK POWER FISTS, THE NFL REALLY NEEDS A HEADLINE THAT WILL QUICKLY WIN BACK THE RIGHT: NFL in Bed with Soros.
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Students from Vista Preparatory Academy in Tehama County’s after school program handed out hot chocolate and fresh baked cookies in the hallway of St. Elizabeth Community Hospital in Red Bluff Jan. 25. Visitors, patients and employees were lined up to get a taste of the students’ efforts during Great Kindness Challenge week. Thanks to the students, organizer Karla Stroman and Director of Nutritional Services John Stewart for baking the cookies and brewing the cocoa.
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April 6 Vitamin Shoppe Inc -
* The vitamin Shoppe appoints two new members to board of directors
* Immediately following annual meeting of shareholders, board will return in size to ten directors
* Board of directors voted to expand size of board to twelve directors
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Liverpool have drawn Porto in the last 16 of the Champions League.
The Reds progressed as winners from Group E, above Sevilla, who finished as runners-up, and Spartak Moscow and Maribor.
The first leg, at the Estadio do Dragao, will be played on February 13, 14, 20 or 21, while the return leg at Anfield will be contested on March 6, 7, 13 or 14.
Jurgen Klopp's side endured a mixed bag during the group stages, with a near perfect attacking display to destroy Spartak 7-0 at Anfield.
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Though Liverpool will always be vulnerable after seeing Sevilla peg them back from 3-0 down at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan.
Roberto Firmino is the joint-second top scorer in the group stage with six goals (Cristiano Ronaldo has nine goals), as part of the highest scoring English side in group stage history with 23 goals.
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California Gov. Jerry Brown signed the “sanctuary state” legislation on Thursday, extending protections statewide for undocumented immigrants living in the United States.
Start Jan. 1, 2018, the bill bars police from asking people about their immigration status or participating in federal immigration enforcement in most cases.
California is home to an estimated 2.3 million undocumented immigrants.
MORE: Questions answered on sanctuary state bill
Opponents of SB 54 had argued that the legislation was an invitation to the world to enter and reside illegally in California.
May 3 Reliance Corporate IT Park Ltd:
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Alanis Morissette's Brentwood home was broken into last week. The singer was not home at the time of the burglary.
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The 17 year old inter allies midfielder was the architect behind the tactics adopted by kenichi.
He was so spectacular in the game that he caught the eyes of most fans at the venue.
zakari who hails from konongo played against his konongo mates like yao abotsi and maxwell frimpong who featured in the game for Bechem United.
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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) - Bryant Crawford is starting his professional basketball career and will not return to Wake Forest for his senior season.
Crawford announced his decision Tuesday through the school. The guard initially went through the pre-draft process earlier this month without hiring an agent, leaving open the possibility he would come back to school.
Crawford led the Demon Deacons in scoring last year, averaging 16.9 points. He's the sixth player to leave the program early since February.
He and Doral Moore both turned pro, while Keyshawn Woods, Donovan Mitchell and Richard Washington announced plans to transfer, and Sam Japhet-Mathias was kicked off the team.
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Smith County deputies are on the scene of a reported shooting.
Deputies responded to the Eagle Creek Mobile Home Park. This mobile home community is located in the 11300 block of Highway 271, north of Tyler.
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March 31 Chongqing New Century Cruise Co Ltd :
* Sees net profit for FY 2017 Q1 up 102.3 percent to 115.1 percent, or to be 300.1 million yuan to 319.2 million yuan
* Says the net profit of FY 2016 Q1 was 148.4 million yuan
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About Dementia embracing community singing group - Silverdale
A community singing group who get together to sing well known songs from the 50's 60's 70's and musicals. The service offers coffee and chat on arrival and great support to family carers and people with dementia. Great fun and very informal.
Two years and two Stanley Cups ago, Toronto Sun columnist Steve Simmons trashed Phil Kessel on his way out of town, saying Kessel had a bit of an encased meats habit.
“The hot dog vendor who parks daily at Front and John Sts. just lost his most reliable customer,” Simmons led off his since-deleted column on Kessel’s trade to Pittsburgh. “Almost every afternoon at 2:30 p.m., often wearing a toque, Phil Kessel would wander from his neighbourhood condominium to consume his daily snack.”
The folks at SB Nation’s Maple Leafs blog employed some impressive investigatory skills and concluded that this was categorically false. It was funny to look back on when Kessel won his first Cup and brought it to Toronto. It’s even funnier now after seeing how Phil spent his second day with the Cup.
Hotdogs taste better out of The Cup! #twotime #statestreetbrats A post shared by Phil Kessel (@phil_kessel_81_) on Aug 14, 2017 at 2:07pm PDT
Kessel may hold a couple of grudges, but at least he’s good-natured about it.
Canada has announced a peacekeeping effort in the West African country of Mali. The mission will include six helicopters and some support troops, Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland said Monday, adding that the deployment will be 12 months. The mission will have two Chinook helicopters for airlift operations and four armed Griffon helicopters for escort purposes, AP said. The number of troops has yet to be determined. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has promised to return Ottawa to peacekeeping after more than a decade of dwindling participation.
By LINDSEY TANNER
AP Medical Writer
CHICAGO (AP) - Children with a rare, incurable disease that causes rapid aging and early death may live longer if treated with an experimental drug first developed for cancer patients.
That's according to small, preliminary study in 27 kids with progeria. The benefit was small: Treated children were more likely to survive during the two-year study than children who didn't get the drug.
But some kids taking the drug lonafarnib (lohn-uh-FAR-nib) in this and other studies have lived into their late teens. The researchers say the results suggest a potential breakthrough for a heartbreaking condition.
The drug helps disable a protein that accumulates abnormally in progeria and causes cell damage. The genetic disease affects about 1 in 20 million people.
The study was published Tuesday in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
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A U.S. Air Force F-16C fighter jet crashed on Tuesday at an airport in Arizona while attempting to land.
The pilot was able to eject and was taken to hospital in good condition.
The Galaxy’s road trip to New York had to take an early detour Friday morning.
The club’s flight was diverted to Las Vegas after a passenger had a medical emergency. Galaxy training staff members Ivan Pierra and Cesar Roldan, along with the help of a doctor onboard the airplane, helped revive the woman.
The woman was taken to a local hospital in Las Vegas. The plane has now left Las Vegas.
The Galaxy will face New York City FC at 2 p.m. Sunday.
@DrJAshton was the doctor who worked alongside the team’s staff to help revive the woman — Adam Serrano (@LAGalaxyInsider) March 9, 2018
U.S. stocks bounced back on Wednesday as signs emerged of an easing of political turmoil in Italy, and a surge in oil prices boosted energy stocks. Fred Katayama reports.
May 3 Credit Suisse Group AG has hired Matt Walsh as a managing director and co-head of its technology, media & telecom (TMT) equity capital markets (ECM) group, according to an internal memo seen by Reuters and confirmed by a spokesman on Wednesday.
Walsh, who will start in July and be based in San Francisco, was most recently co-head of TMT ECM at Bank of America Corp . He will work alongside John Kolz, Credit Suisse's co-head of TMT and healthcare ECM.
Prior to joining Merrill Lynch in 2003, Walsh worked at investment banks JPMorgan Chase & Co and Putnam Lovell.
Walsh's past IPO work includes software company MuleSoft Inc earlier this year and business focused social networking company LinkedIn Corp in 2011.
Credit Suisse has been on some of the largest technology IPOs in recent years, including Chinese e-commerce company Alibaba Group Holding Ltd in 2014 and disappearing message company Snap Inc earlier this year. (Reporting by Lauren Hirsch in New York; Editing by Lisa Shumaker)
Banky W is set to surprise housemates of the big brother naija show by paying them a visit.He announced this on his snapchat.Follow this thread, to get updates on his visit
nonsense show...that na why our naija girls no smart.. they can watch BBN all day but ask them the full meaning of EFCC,NAFDAC, even NTA ...them no know
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Arizona 0 0 1—1 Chicago 0 0 3—3
First Period_None. Penalties_Strome, ARI, (tripping), 5:29.
Second Period_None. Penalties_Keith, CHI, (tripping), 7:50; Demers, ARI, (tripping), 15:54.
Third Period_1, Chicago, Wingels 4 (Oesterle, Hayden), 7:36. 2, Arizona, Duclair 7 (Goligoski, Chychrun), 14:02. 3, Chicago, Anisimov 13 (Seabrook, Kane), 15:13. 4, Chicago, Schmaltz 5 (Kane), 16:58. Penalties_None.
Shots on Goal_Arizona 9-10-13_32. Chicago 13-7-17_37.
Power-play opportunities_Arizona 0 of 1; Chicago 0 of 2.
Goalies_Arizona, Wedgewood 3-5-3 (37 shots-34 saves). Chicago, Crawford 12-7-2 (32-31).
T_2:25.
Referees_Ghislain Hebert, Chris Lee. Linesmen_Steve Barton, Derek Nansen.
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The priorities will include a desire for new sections in the agreement covering labour and the environment.
RPT-German postal service enlists Ford for electric vans drive
DUESSELDORF, Germany, June 14 German logistics group Deutsche Post DHL Group is expanding its foray into electric delivery vans, signing Ford as a components supplier for a new line of larger vehicles, the companies said on Wednesday.
At least 14 dead, 15 hurt as coach hits van in Mastung
QUETTA: At least 14 people were killed and 15 others wounded when a passenger coach collided head-on with a van in Dasht area of Mastung district on Saturday.
Rescue sources said that the bodies and the injured had been shifted to the Civil Hospital Quetta, where condition of some of the wounded are said to be critical.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi expressed deep grief over the loss of innocent lives in the unfortunate road accident.
The Gazette is Colorado Springs's most trusted source for breaking news, sports, weather, obituaries, politics, business, art, entertainment, blogs, video, photos. What to watch on TV for the week of April 16-22 - Bald and out of shape Obi-Wan Kenobi, Bill Nye, Project Genesis and much more An El Paso County jury has begun weighing the fate of a Black Forest man charged with first-degree murder in an ambush shooting that wounded his estranged wife and her dog and killed her new boyfriend as he lay in bed.
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Kenya’s main opposition coalition, the National Super Alliance (NASA) has announced a postponement of the swearing-in ceremony of its leader Raila Odinga as president of the country.
A statement released on Sunday, two days to the December 12, event said the latest decision had been reached “following extensive internal consultations and engagements with a wide range of national and international interlocutors.”
NASA said it was aware that the postponement will be a disappointment to Kenyans who were looking forward to the day. They added that a new date for the event will be announced in the coming days
“We wish to assure them that our resolve has not changed. Specifically, we wish to reiterate that any national dialogue must have electoral justice on the agenda. We are not interested in sharing illegitimate dictatorial power,” a statement signed by Raila Odinga and three other leaders stated.
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Nasarawa state Police command has arrested two persons in connections with a mob action that led to the death of a soldier, Lance Cpl. Ayuba Ali, on Monday in Akwanga, Nasarawa state. The command’s spokesman, DSP Kennedy Idirisu, confirmed the arrest to the News Agency of Nigeria on Monday in Lafia. Idirisu said that available […]
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Springlike weather is in the forecast for the weekend, which means local businesses should enjoy a great three day weekend. President’s weekend is the traditional kickoff to summer rentals at the Jersey Shore, and the forecast calls for sunshine and temperatures in the 50s to near 60 Saturday through Monday. There is a gale warning in effect for today as a huge storm that will impact New England skirts our area today.
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Eastbound off-ramp at Gardiner Expressway closes
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DANVILLE – Geisinger Health System said today they are working to attack the opioid addiction problem and have seen tangible results. Dr. Jaewon Ryu, Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, addressed over 100 members of a community leaders at luncheon Monday.
He said they first are looking at the prescribing behaviors of their physicians, “We make sure that any opiate that we’re prescribing has a clear, clinical need and that we’re not prescribing any more that’s above and beyond that clinical needed. And so since 2016 when we embarked on this journey, we’ve seen an over 50% decrease in the opiates that we’re prescribing.”
They’ve also started launched more ‘medication assistance therapy clinics’ and they plan to launch more. He noted that the opioid crisis is urgent, and it is a multi-faceted problem, so it will take a multifaceted solution. He said the crisis is bigger than health care, and includes a lot of community aspects like employment and socioeconomic factors.
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Egypt and Russia signed a final contract on Monday for the building of Egypt’s first nuclear power plant, during a visit to Cairo by President Vladimir Putin.
The contract to build the plant in Dabaa on the Mediterranean coast was signed during a live ceremony shown on state television and attended by the Russian leader and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.
The contract was signed by the head of Russian state nuclear company Rosatom, Alexei Likhachev, and Egypt’s electricity and renewable energy minister, Mohamed Shaker.
Egyptian media reports put the cost of the plant at around $30 billion.
The two countries signed two agreements in November 2015 for Russia to finance and build the power plant, with four 1,200 megawatt reactors, in Dabaa.
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Two Georgia inmates are armed and on the run after one of them shot and killed two Georgia State Correctional Officers, officials said.Two state prisoners overpow... -- A massive fire engulfed a residential high-rise building in London on Wednesday, leaving scores injured and at least six people dead.The London Fire Brigade dispat... Enlista corn will be commercially available in the United States for the 2018 growing season.
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The Corpus Christi Independent School District took to social media Wednesday to honor two very special students.
CCISD officials posted to honor Harold T. Branch Academy's Class of 2018 valedictorian, Sophia Velasco, and salutatorian, Sierra Quintana-Hill.
Wednesday was the last day of school for CCISD students.
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Cherye Pierce is a well-known volunteer for Hawaii Opera Theatre, the Honolulu Museum of Art and the Rehabilitation Center of the Pacific, to name a few of the community groups she serves. Pierce is also known and beloved by many for her chicken soup.
A scary scene unfolded in Cleveland a few minutes ago, where the New York Yankees are taking on the Cleveland Indians in Game 2 of their American League Division Series.
Indians DH Edwin Encarnacion reached base via a HBP in the first inning and then advanced to second on a Carlos Santana RBI single. The next batter, Jay Bruce, lined out to shortstop, and Encarnacion was doubled off. In his attempt to get back to the bag, however, he stepped awkwardly on second base, turning his ankle and crumbling to the ground:
This is less than ideal for Encarnacion pic.twitter.com/5cfaBtx8QW — Ozzie (@OzzieStern) October 6, 2017
The Indians have announced that he has a sprained ankle, but there is a wide range in the severity of such injuries, so it will not be known how long Encarnacion will be out until he has been more thoroughly evaluated.
As of this writing the Indians lead the Yankees 3-2 after two innings of play.
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Branford police have arrested a man accused of holding three people captive in a motel room and assaulting them.
Branford police said around 4 a.m. Saturday they responded to a 911 hang up at the Motel 6 on East Main Street.
Responding officers found three men and two women in the room when they arrived. Initially, officers were told there was a minor argument and officers then left. Police then received a second report that two men entered the room uninvited and robbed, assaulted, and held the original occupants of the room captive.
Christopher Pruitt, 37, of West Haven, was arrested and charged with robbery, breach of peace, assault, threatening, interfering with a 911 call, strangulation, larceny, and unlawful restraint. He is being held on a $100,000 bond and is expected in court on Jan. 3.
A second man reportedly entered the room with Pruitt but he has yet to be located.
Friday marks the 10-year anniversary of Bear Stearn's downfall, a dire moment on Wall Street that kicked off the financial crisis in 2008.
The first Let’s Pizza vending machine in Timisoara, in Western Romania, was installed in the city’s 700 market. It was the idea of Elena Bumbea, one of the city’s inhabitants, who bought the machine from Croatia, local Adevarul reported.
The vending machine makes fresh pizza from scratch in just a few minutes. It makes free types of pizza, namely salami picante, bacon, ham and mix cheese, and a pizza costs RON 15.
A total of 70 pizzas were sold in the first evening after the machine was installed.
Irina Marica, [email protected]
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Outgoing Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is meeting with CIA Director Mike Pompeo, the man President Donald Trump has chosen to replace him.
A State Department official says that Tillerson and Pompeo were sitting down at the department’s headquarters in Foggy Bottom. The official wasn’t authorized to comment by name and demanded anonymity.
It’s the first known meeting between the two men since Trump fired Tillerson on Twitter and announced he was nominating Pompeo to replace him.
Pompeo also plans to meet Monday with Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Bob Corker of Tennessee. Corker’s committee will eventually vote on whether to confirm Pompeo before his nomination goes to the full Senate.
Tillerson has already handed over all authorities to his deputy but remains secretary in name only until March 31.
SAN DIEGO — A baby was rescued from a parked vehicle Wednesday afternoon in the South Bay.
Just after 1 p.m., San Diego police received reports that a baby had been left alone in a car with windows rolled up at the South Bay Swap Meet at 2170 Coronado Avenue in Imperial Beach.
When police and paramedics arrived, they found a security guard and others taking the child out of the vehicle.
Paramedics evaluated the child and determined there was no need to take it to a hospital.
Child Protective Services is investigating the incident.
Former Rhode Island chief justice to address MSU grads
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Former Rhode Island Supreme Court Chief Justice Frank J. Williams will be the commencement speaker for Mississippi State's three graduation ceremonies taking place next month.
Approximately 3,200 students will receive degrees during May 3 and May 4 ceremonies at Humphrey Coliseum.
Williams, a noted historian and current president of the Ulysses S. Grant Association, has played key roles in making MSU one of the nation's leading centers for study of the American Civil War. Last year, Williams and his wife, Virginia, donated their collection of Abraham Lincoln and Civil War memorabilia, valued at nearly $3 million, to the university. Williams also was instrumental in locating the Ulysses S. Grant Presidential Library at MSU in 2009.
Williams and former Mississippi House Speaker Pro Tempore Robert G. Clark Jr. also will receive honorary degrees.
In the 10 years since lawmakers last overhauled the retirement-savings system, assets in 401(k) plans have surged. But because savings and participation rates in these plans remain inadequate, experts say more needs to be done to improve the backbone of the nation’s private retirement-savings system.
The most glaring problem, policy experts say, is a lack of universal access to retirement-savings plans. At any given time, more than one-third of private-sector workers don’t have access to a workplace retirement savings...
× Prince gets his own shade of purple
NEW YORK — A shade of purple inspired by the late superstar Prince and his custom-made Yamaha piano was announced Monday by the icon’s estate.
The royal hue created by the Pantone Color Institute was dubbed “Love Symbol #2,” paying tribute to the graphic Prince began using as his name in 1993 in a testy battle with Warner Bros. Records over ownership of the master recordings of some of his biggest hits. He switched back to Prince in 2000 after his Warner Bros. contract expired.
Prince also used the symbol on the cover of a 1992 album before he took it as a name and it was his signature early on after release of his hit “Purple Rain.”
Prince died in April 2016 at age 57 of an opioid overdose, according to authorities.
Nevada man posts unique workout for 'Motivation Monday'
A Las Vegas man does push ups while balancing on a stack of weights.
LeBron James Yachts to Be Thankful For
LeBron James Enjoys Yacht Time with Family in Italy
Newly-minted Lakers star LeBron James is still chillin' in Italy ... this after sealing an eye-poppin' deal.
LeBron has been cruising on a big-ass yacht for days. As we reported, he flew into L.A. last Friday, met with Magic Johnson Saturday, signed a $153 million deal with the L.A. Lakers Sunday, and then flew off to Portofino to re-connect with his fam.
LeBron jumped ship to dine at a restaurant. It's interesting ... Magic makes an annual trek to Italy with Samuel L. Jackson almost every year, so it seemed the 2 might meet up there. We're told Magic won't hop aboard until August, which is weeks away.
LeBron will probably be gone before Magic arrives ... then again, he is the King.
Club player dies at training 15 February 2017
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The Castlepollard GAA club in Westmeath have been plunged into mourning following the death of one of their players.
Donal Devine (40) was training with the club on Tuesday evening when he suddenly became ill and passed away a short time later.
Donal is a brother of inter county referee Alfie Devine and uncle to current Westmeath hurler Allan; the Devine family are well-known throughout Westmeath GAA circles and further afield.
A talented midfielder, Donal won four senior hurling championships with the club in 1995, 1997, 2003 and 2005, while he also represented Westmeath at underage and senior level down through the years.
A true Castlepollard Gael, Donal gave a lifetime of service to the club and his passing has been a massive shock to his family, friends and the wider GAA community.
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The long-awaited trailer for The Last Jedi dropped at Star Wars Celebration, giving fans their first glimpse into the fate of the galaxy after civil war was reignited in The Force Awakens. Picking up where The Force Awakens left off, The Last Jedi appears to focus on the relationship between Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) and upstart Rey (Daisy Ridley). The movie drops December 15th.
Accused of being a "Useful Idiot or Propagandist for Russia," labor and human rights lawyer Dan Kovalik is anything but. His book, The Plot to Scapegoat Russia , rather, holds the US to the same level of scrutiny as the Russophobes insist we examine Russia.
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The Nebraska baseball team saw one member of its most recent signing class get drafted on Tuesday, as Des Moines, Iowa, native John Swanda was taken in the fourth round of the MLB Draft by the Los Angeles Angels.
A product of Theodore Roosevelt High School in Des Moines, Swanda was recently named Iowa’s 2016-17 Gatorade Player of the Year. The 6-2 right hander led the Roughriders to a 33-11 record and a trip to the Class 4A semifinals last season. A threat both on the mound and at the plate, Swanda posted a .486 average with seven home runs, 61 RBIs and 43 runs scored. A first-team all-state selection on the mound, Swanda was 3-1 with a 2.83 ERA and 29 strikeouts over 34.2 innings.
Swanda is the highest-drafted Husker signee since Jakson Reetz in 2014, who was picked in the third round by Washington and then signed with the Nationals.
The 2017 MLB Draft concludes tomorrow with rounds 11-40. Coverage starts at 11 a.m. (CT) on MLB.com.
A beautiful, rescued walrus named Pakak who lives at the Indianapolis Zoo performed an amazing array of distinct vocalizations upon the request of his favorite human Erika Allen. Allen, who is the Senior Marine Mammal Trainer at the zoo also shared Pakak’s story, his favorite toys and why he has silver caps at the end of his gorgeous tusks, all while skillfully feeding fish to Pakak in between.
One thing you might notice in particular about his tusks is that they’ve been capped. So we have these small silver caps on the end and they’re designed specifically to help protect his tusks. We monitor the growth of these tusks by measuring them. Right now pups tusks are about seven and a half inches long they could reach a full length of about two feet.
Senior RPI (A) leader Siddarth Dhende was elected unopposed as the deputy mayor of Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC), after Congress Corporator Lata Raguru withdrew from the fray ahead of the election process. The post had been vacant since the death of Navnath Kamble, who was elected to the post last month.
Dhende (53) was elected as a corporator for the third time in the recently-held civic polls. He was elected on a BJP seat, after his party, RPI(A), entered into a a pre-poll alliance with the BJP.
He has been a member of standing committee in the past and had held various responsibilities of the city unit of RPI (A). A practicing doctor, Dhende holds MBBS and MD degrees. He received his school education from Kendriya Vidyalaya in Lohegaon and had late joined BJ Medical College.
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15 Years Ago, I Went Indie and Didn’t Know It. – Building Ulysses – Medium
Ulysses is turning 15 these days. You read that right: fifteen freaking years. In computer terms that’s an eternity. And for me, now 31 years old, it certainly feels like one. This is my story.
The lawsuit alleges The Last Days of Michael Jackson illegally uses significant excerpts of his most valuable songs and music videos.
The estate of Michael Jackson is suing Disney, saying an ABC television special on the singer’s last days infringed on its intellectual property.
The Associated Press obtained the lawsuit, filed on Wednesday in a Los Angeles court against the network and parent company Disney.
It alleges that last week’s special, The Last Days of Michael Jackson, illegally uses significant excerpts of his most valuable songs, including Billie Jean and Bad, and music videos, including Thriller and Black or White.
It says the special also used clips from a documentary and feature film belonging to the estate.
ABC representatives did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
But when the Jackson camp raised objections last week, the network defended it as a news show that did not violate the estate’s rights.
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A rural Edgerton man is accused of forcing his ex-girlfriend's car off the road in a terrifying incident the night of April 12. Tanner S. Helgestad, 26, of 1514 E. Road 7, is charged with first-degree recklessly endangering safety as domestic abuse, first-degree recklessly endangering safety, battery, disorderly conduct and disorderly conduct as domestic abuse. A woman told sheriff's deputies that she and Helgestad lived together for four years and had broken up about a month before the incident.
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Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw throws to the plate during the second inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates Tuesday, July 3, 2018, in Los Angeles. Mark J. Terrill AP Photo
NEW YORK (AP) — Starbucks plans to start testing concoctions that mix coffee and ice cream.
The Seattle chain said it will serve “affogato” varieties of hot or cold coffee over ice cream at 100 stores in Orange County, California, starting Wednesday, with pricier versions sold at 10 locations with its “reserve” bars.
Spokeswoman Holly Hart Shafer said the treats were first introduced at the company’s Roastery store in Seattle, which is a pipeline for potential new menu items. She noted that “affogato” means “drowned” in Italian. The priciest version at regular stores is a 12-ounce option that costs $6.45 and mixes cold brew coffee with ice cream.
The test was first reported by Business Insider.
Starbucks Corp. has successfully driven up sales over the years in part by introducing pricier new items.
CONCORD, N.C. — Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s final weekend as a full-time driver at Charlotte Motor Speedway got off to a rough start when he crashed moments into Friday’s opening practice.
Earnhardt drove into the high line of the track and slipped in the grippy substance Charlotte officials had used on the surface. It caused him to hit the wall and his Hendrick Motorsports team had to pull out his backup car.
Earnhardt wasn’t very happy about his misfortune and felt the substance — known as PJ1 — was too slick.
He had to make a quick visit to the care centre before he was cleared to return to practice.
Earnhardt is retiring at the end of the season, in part because of multiple concussions he’s received while racing.
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The McIlhenny Co., makers of Tabasco Pepper Sauce, won the Attraction of the Year Award at the recent Louisiana Travel Promotion Association's annual meeting in Natchitoches. More than 100,000 tourists visit Avery Island in Iberia Parish each year to see the Tabasco factory, Jungle Gardens and the Bird City wildfowl refuge.
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A new director is in charge at the Hancock County Library System. This after a bit of a shake up in the leadership there.
Police are requesting aid in locating Hanan Shahaf, 64, of Tzur Hadassah south of Jerusalem. He was last seen yesterday morning near his place of residence.
Description: Skinny, 1.72 meters tall, blue eyes, bright grey hair, light skin. Last seen wearing a green sweater and grey pants.
Anybody with information on his whereabouts is requested to call the 100 hotline of Israeli police or the Judea station at 02-9902210.
Nollywood actress and entrepreneur Chika Ike has a reality TV show called African Diva.
In her latest vlog, comedian Gloria Oloruntobi, popularly known as Maraji records her reaction as she watches episode 1 of the TV show.
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Last week, we were met with the sad news of all Toys R Us stores closing soon. In honor of their passing, YouTuber Chase Holfeder took the “I Don’t Wanna Grow Up” song and put it in a different key. WOW! It is sad!!! RIP Toys R Us!
The latest on developments in financial markets (All times local):
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Stocks are opening mostly higher on Wall Street led by gains in technology and energy stocks.
Advanced Micro Devices rose 1.5 percent in early trading Monday and Chesapeake Energy rose 2.2 percent.
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Trading in Bitcoin futures began Sunday. They fell slightly in early trading Monday from their overnight high. The futures contract that expires in January was trading at $17,820.
Traders are looking ahead to an announcement on interest rates Wednesday from the Federal Reserve. The Fed is expected to raise rates for the third time this year.
The Standard & Poor's 500 index rose 1 point to 2,652.
The Dow Jones industrial average added 3 points to 24,332. The Nasdaq composite added 15 points, or 0.2 percent, to 6,856.
Brian Mason, MLA for Edmonton-Highlands-Norwood and minister of transportation, will not be running in the next provincial election.
Mason, 64, told reporters Wednesday he is retiring after 29 years in politics.
At a news conference at the Alberta legislature, Mason said he has left the party in good shape.
Mason was first elected as NDP MLA in a 2000 byelection, making him the longest-serving current MLA.
He served as leader of the New Democrats from September 2004 until October 2014.
Prior to his jump to provincial politics, Mason served as an Edmonton city councillor for more than three terms. He was first elected to council in a 1989 byelection.
He was a bus driver with the Edmonton Transit Service before entering politics.
The Charlotte Hornets scored 49 points in the first quarter Friday night against the Indiana Pacers, the most by any team in any quarter this season.
That's also the most points by the Hornets in any quarter in franchise history and the most by any team in the first quarter since the Blazers scored 49 against the Spurs on Nov. 25, 1990.
Led by Nicolas Batum (16 points, 6/8 FG) and Kemba Walker (8 points, 3/4 FG), the Hornets shot 82.6 percent from the field, including 7/10 from beyond the arc.
The NBA record for most points in the first quarter is 50, shared by five teams:
50 - Syracuse at San Francisco, Dec. 16, 1962
50 - Boston vs. Denver, Feb. 5, 1982
50 - Utah vs. Denver, April 10, 1982
50 - Milwaukee vs. Orlando, Nov. 16, 1989
50 - Phoenix vs. Denver, Nov. 10, 1990
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Findlay City Council will hear legislation Tuesday that will split the city service-safety director position. The Courier reports that the combined position has been held by Paul Schmelzer since 2012. The ordinance will split the position and create a salary range for both. The director of public service could be paid between almost $68,000 and $106,000 per year. The director of public safety could make between around $60,000 and $100,000 per year.
Schmelzer’s salary from this year is just under $150,000.
There are on the Washington Blade story from 18 hrs ago, titled Gay Afghan refugee arrested in D.C. protest against DeVos. In it, Washington Blade reports that:
A protester who was arrested while attempting to block Education Secretary Betsy DeVos from entering a D.C. school is a gay refugee from Afghanistan who penned a column for the Blade last month. A gay man who fled Afghanistan with his family in 1990 out of fear of persecution and death from the Taliban was among several protesters arrested on Feb. 10 for attempting to block U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos from entering a D.C. middle school.
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× Search for hiker in Olympic National Park suspended
BREMERTON, Wash. — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office has suspended its search for a 20-year-old hiker missing in Olympic National Park for the past week.
The Kitsap Sun reports that Zach Krull had been hiking alone near Lake Cushman when he was reported overdue April 10.
Search teams were hindered by bad weather and severe avalanche danger. Sheriff’s Lt. Jason Dracobly says a helicopter crew on Friday did see a set of footprints that vanished near a slide, but they couldn’t confirm it was Krull’s.
Krull was a new transfer to The Evergreen State College in Olympia. His family told the sheriff’s office he was well-equipped but apparently did not have an avalanche beacon.
Search crews found Krull’s tent in the Staircase campground along with some of his belongings.
WASHINGTON - A White House official said on Friday that there has been no discussions or considerations about firing Deputy US Attorney General Rod Rosenstein.
President Donald Trump had appeared to raise that possibility earlier on Friday when asked whether he retained confidence in Rosenstein in the fallout over a Republican memo about the ongoing Russia probe. "You figure that one out," Trump had replied.
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April 28 Tpi Composites Inc
* Tpi and vestas sign wind blade supply agreement for latin america
* Tpi and vestas sign wind blade supply agreement for latin america
* Tpi composites inc - signed a multiyear supply agreement with vestas wind systems a/s to provide blades from two manufacturing lines
* Tpi composites inc - signed a multiyear supply agreement for v136 wind turbine for markets in central and south america Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
MALAYSIA share prices closed higher on Tuesday with the FTSE Bursa Malaysia Kuala Lumpur Composite Index up 6.67 points to 1,740.60.
Volume was 2.79 billion lots worth RM2.45 billion.
Gainers outnumbered losers 552 to 327.
Reports indicate that FCC Chairman Ajit Pai wants to change Obama-era internet rules by having service providers regulate themselves. Michael Beckerman, CEO of the Internet Association, joins us to discuss why he thinks the existing rules are important for consumers. Afterwards, we'll look at the war for autonomous car talent, which has led to lawsuits, talent poaching and absurd salaries.
House Republicans are mulling an overhaul to the tax code, specifically, how businesses are taxed. One possibility? Businesses that import items would see higher taxes on those goods — as much as 20 percent — and exporters would have the money they make off those exports exempt from taxes. Domestic manufacturers favor the plan, but not surprisingly, retailers that import goods aren’t that keen on it. Several retail industry CEOs are up on the Hill this week to weigh in. So let the lobbing begin.
‘A Million Ways to Die in the West’ is a worthy Western sendup How nasty is the 1882 frontier in “A Million Ways to Die in the West”? So brutal that a schoolmarm “got her throat slit by a fast-moving tumbleweed.” So savage...
Seth MacFarlane and his writers name their 5 most offensive jokes The new movie “A Million Ways to Die in the West” promises to be a bit different from the typical Hollywood Western. For one, John Wayne never made shadow puppets...
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April 20 Travelers Companies Inc
* Q1 earnings per share $2.17; Q1 core earnings per share $2.16
* Q1 total revenue $6.94 billion versus $6.69 billion last year
* Q1 earnings per share view $2.35, revenue view $6.32 billion -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Q1 net written premiums $6,495 million versus $6,166 million last year
* Book value per share at quarter-end $84.51 versus $83.05 at Q4-end
* Adjusted book value per share at quarter-end $81.56 versus $80.44 at Q4-end
* Q1 combined ratio 96.0 percent versus 92.3 percent last year
* Q1 pre-tax net investment income $610 million versus $544 million last year
* Q1 pre-tax underwriting gain $211 million versus $428 million last year
* Q1 pre-tax catastrophe losses, net of reinsurance $347 million versus $318 million last year
* Board of directors declares 7.5% increase in the company's regular quarterly cash dividend to $0.72 per share
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Locally made schnapps, apfelstrudel and, of course, stunning Alpine scenery and inviting lakes are all part of the Carinthia and SalzburgerLand regions The hills are alive with the sound of the southern Austrian tourism industry getting ready for an influx of Israeli holidaymakers this summer. This Israeli invasion will be welcomed with an outpouring of locally made schnapps, apfelstrudel and, of course, stunning Alpine scenery and inviting lakes.
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RUSSELL–The monthly jam session, Pickin’ at the Deines, is set to resume at the Deines Cultural Center this coming Sunday on August 20.
The event begins with a jam session at 3:30 p.m. and continues into the evening with a potluck dinner at about 5:30 p.m.
Any and all musicians or fans of music are welcome and encouraged to attend, despite skill level.
The event is free to the public with no membership required.
We all hope to see you at the Deines Cultural Center, located at 820 North Main Street in Russell, KS, for food and good tunes very soon! Please call 785.483.3742 for any inquiries.
'He's reloading': 911 call from Emanuel AME after Dylann Roof shot 9 parishioners
Dylann Roof exits Charleston church after nine parishioners killed
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Grimm was placed on the 10-day disabled list Tuesday with lower-back stiffness.
It's unclear when Grimm picked up the injury, but it could help explain his recent struggles. Over his last five outings, Grimm has allowed 16 runs over just 2.2 innings of work, walking eight batters while striking out just two. He'll get some time off to recover, though it's unclear when exactly he'll be ready to return at this point. In the meantime, Eric Stout was recalled from Triple-A Omaha in a corresponding move and will take Grimm's spot in the bullpen.
ZAGREB, July 4 (Reuters) - Croatia’s central bank said on Wednesday it expected growth to be 2.8 percent both this year and next, a slight downward adjustment from the previous 2018 forecast of 2.9 percent.
“We expect an increase in foreign demand and investments later this year,” the central bank said in a statement after a monthly board meeting.
Last year Croatia’s economy expanded by 2.9 percent.
Economists and businesses warn that Croatia’s economy cannot surpass current growth levels without reforms to improve the investment climate, including tax cuts, reducing red tape and making regulations more predictable.
The central bank also slightly revised upwards its inflation forecast for 2018 to 1.7 percent from 1.6 percent. “We expect a slight slowdown in inflation in 2019,” its statement said.
I’d heard for some days that there was to be news that would interest me but those who knew were sworn to secrecy which was very unusual.
The announcement that Richard Branson is to open a hotel on Victoria Street in the India Buildings did of course tick three boxes in that I have said more high-end hotels are needed in Edinburgh, it is very close to and should be a boon to the Grassmarket, and there is much talk of supporting local music.
The publicity was, as might be expected, timed and handled perfectly with the news spreading worldwide very quickly. I’ll certainly give it a week or two for the dust to settle and see what the implications are before making any judgements myself.
With planning permission already in place at least Richard Branson won’t wake up one morning to find out there are alternative plans to turn it into a school!
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Ambulance services have been forced to declare critical incidents amid unprecedented pressures which have seen hundreds of emergency calls put on hold.
NHS trusts say they are becoming overloaded with demand, urging those considering dialling 999 to only do so if there is no alternative.
Services covering swathes of the country have declared critical incidents as pressures mounted over the bank holiday weekend.
South East Coast Ambulance Service, which covers Kent, Surrey and Sussex declared a “business continuity incident” as services became overwhelmed by the volume of calls on New Year’s Day.
Managers said responses to life-threatening calls were prioritised, with others forced to wait longer.
The incident was triggered when staff became unable to meet demand, with more than 150 unassigned calls by the time measures were taken yesterday lunch time.
Under the protocals, off-duty staff were asked to come into work, with warnings to expect longer waits than normal for those in need of an ambulance.
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Northern California officials say they are seeking suspects involved in violent clashes over the weekend between supporters and detractors of President Donald Trump in downtown Berkeley.
City spokesman Matthai Chakko says officials will seek to arrest and prosecute anyone involved in crimes last Saturday. He says they are evaluating photographs and video of the skirmishes. Among the videos that have drawn attention is one posted online showing a man punching a female protester in the face.
Police on Monday released the names of 23 people arrested during the demonstrations.
Trump supporters announced a "Patriot Day" rally at the park featuring speeches by members of the alt-right, an amorphous fringe movement that promotes racism, anti-Semitism, misogyny and xenophobia.
Counter-demonstrators then announced a rally at the same place.
Second family's pet rabbit teaches young readers about the vice presidency in new children's book 'Marlon Bundo's A Day in the Life of the Vice President.'
DUBAI, April 12 Mashreq, Dubai's third-biggest lender by assets, on Wednesday reported a 2.7 percent rise in first-quarter net profit as bad loans eased.
Net profit rose to 546 million dirhams ($148.7 million) in the three months to March 31, it said in a statement, up from 532 million.
Mashreq said the rise was primarily due to a 15 percent drop in impairment charges.
($1 = 3.6730 UAE dirham) (Reporting by Tom Arnold; editing by Jason Neely)
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Indian forces violated the ceasefire at the beginning of new year on Sunday by indulging in unprovoked firing at the civilian areas along the Line of Control.
According to details, the Indian forces opened firing in Poonch sector on Sundaymorning which continued for a while. After the Indian firing in Sher, Shakti and Doda areas of Poonch Sector, the Pakistan troops gave a befitting reply. The effective reply by Pakistan army silenced the Indian guns.
There are no reports of any loss of life.—INP
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 3 Day' game
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday afternoon's drawing of the New Mexico Lottery's "Pick 3 Day" game were:
5-6-7
(five, six, seven)
A Glace Bay man was sentenced Thursday to complete a 19-month provincial jail sentence after previously been convicted of sexual assault. William James MacDonald, 44, of Drewary Park, is also banned for life from possessing any firearms and must register as a sex offender for 20 years.
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iHEARTMEDIA Active Rock KBPI/DENVER is now simulcasting on FM translator K300CP/DENVER, plus the signals of Classic Rock KPAW/FORT COLLINS and Active Rock KDZA (Z107.9)/PUEBLO-COLORADO SPRINGS. The move bumps KPAW’s format (as 92.9 THE BEAR) to the 92.9 FM slot formerly occupied by AC KYWY (STAR 92.9)/CHEYENNE, WY, which has moved to K246CI/CHEYENNE as STAR 97.1 and is in CHRISTMAS music mode. KBPI will continue to be heard on the 106.7 frequency until the end of the year, when a new format is unveiled.
“I’m excited to bring revamped rock programming to rock fans across COLORADO,” iHEARTMEDIA/DENVER Region Pres. TIM HAGER said. “The opportunity to take THE BEAR heritage brand and serve a larger NORTHERN COLORADO footprint and simultaneously take the heritage brand of KBPI to truly ‘Rock the Rockies’ across the entire state will serve our listeners, partners and the community in a tremendous way!”
MEXICO CITY, Feb 2 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson met with Mexican Foreign Minister Luis Videgaray on Friday and discussed security and migration, Mexico's government said.
After the 20-minute meeting, they were joined by Canada's Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland, said Steve Goldstein, U.S. undersecretary of state for public diplomacy and public affairs. He said more information would be available later.
Mexico is trying to prove itself a good U.S. ally in hopes of getting a favorable outcome from renegotiations of the North American Free Trade Agreement with Canada and the United States.
Tillerson, Videgaray and Freeland are expected to hold a news conference in Mexico City on Friday afternoon. Tillerson is also due to meet with President Enrique Pena Nieto. (Reporting by Gabriel Stargardter and Christine Murray; Editing by Lisa Von Ahn)
The new Preston County Dog Warden was introduced Monday morning at the Preston County Commission Meeting.
Cameron Radabaugh will be filling the second dog warden position at the Preston County Animal Shelter.
Radabaugh is qualified, trained for the position and ready to take on the role immediately. Radabaugh said he is looking forward to serving Preston County which is his home.
"Just try to help out the community, help dogs get adopted, cats get adopted. Just try to get them a better life," said Radabaugh.
"It's going to help us at the shelter immensely and then to boot we just had one of our employees go out for maternity leave also, so we would have been down two people, so this came at the nick of time really, so like I said, he's trained, he's ready to go. So it really helps the county out a great deal," said Don Smith, Preston County Commissioner.
Radabaugh has former experience of being a dog warden in Monongalia County, and has the training required by the Humane Society.
The Sheffield Trade Union Council will again host International Workers Memorial Day in Sheffield this year.
This year's event will be on Friday, April 28 outside Sheffield City Hall.
A range of speakers will hold the microphone on a day which aims to raise awareness of workplace safety.
They include Sheffield and Rotherham Asbestos Group's Paula Walker and Sheffield Central MP Paul Blomfield.
Secretary Martin Mayer will then make the closing address.
The Juventus left-back is a long-term target for Red Devils boss Jose Mourinho.
The Special One is keen to bolster his defence at Old Trafford, with Mourinho publicly slamming Luke Shaw last season.
Mourinho opted to use Ashley Young at left-back for the majority of the season as Shaw struggled to find form.
And according to transfer expert Castles, a deal has been agreed with Sandro, and all that’s halting the move is Juve’s £53m asking price.
Castles said on the Transfer Window podcast: “This summer United have decided to go for Alex Sandro.
MEMPHIS (AP) - Hundreds of people in Tennessee have gathered at a Confederate statue to stand against racism, bigotry and hate after a violent clashes erupted between white supremacists and counter protesters at a rally in Charlottesville, Virginia.
The Commercial Appeal reports the crowd in Memphis also continued a call to remove the statue of Nathan Bedford Forrest, a former Confederate general, slave trader and Ku Klux Klan member.
Activist Tami Sawyer said before the gathering Saturday evening that the violence in Virginia "isn't going to scare anyone from speaking up for equal justice."
Three people were killed Saturday and dozens injured as white nationalists protested Charlottesville's decision to remove a Confederate monument.
Sawyer said Confederate statues give power to the white supremacist movement, which speaks to why they should come down.
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I am in love with a guy, but getting married to another. I have dated them both and I feel the one I am marrying is the one I should settle with, as he is more stable, but deep inside I feel a lot of passion for the other one. I am very confused. I am now engaged, but keep thinking about my ex-boyfriend. He also keeps on pursuing me. What should I do?
April 3 Northern Empire Resources Corp:
* Has made an early payment to sterling gold mining corporation in amount of US$1.25 million
* Northern Empire Resources - in exchange for payment sgmc agreed to grant co irrevocable exclusivity period to complete transaction to buy sterling property
* Total purchase price for sterling property will now be US$10.1 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Omega Advisors Inc
* Omega Advisors Inc dissolves share stake in Alcoa Corp- SEC Filing‍​
* ‍Omega Advisors Inc dissolves share stake in Humana Inc ​
* ‍Omega Advisors Inc dissolves share stake in Tesaro Inc ​
* ‍Omega Advisors Inc takes share stake of 150,000 shares in Carrizo Oil & Gas Inc
* ‍Omega Advisors Inc - change in holdings are as of June 30, 2017 and compared with the previous quarter ended as of March 31, 2017​ Source text for quarter ended June 30, 2017: (bit.ly/2vxgIhn) Source text for quarter ended March 31, 2017 (bit.ly/2ri6tsb)
For almost an hour during a House committee meeting about two weeks ago, legislators, law enforcement officials and advocates on both sides of the gun rights issue debated a hypothetical situation that could play out anywhere in Tennessee. The scenario goes something like this: A Tennessean with no handgun carry permit, of any description, walks into a fast food restaurant with a gun on their hip, in a jacket or purse.
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Princess Eugenie is clearly on a mission to lose weight before her wedding.
The royal bride-to-be’s weight loss is clear in recent photos where she looks slim and toned.
Pictured next to fiance Jack Brooksbank last month, she looked fantastic at the Serpentine Summer Party 2018.
She showed off her toned and lean arms in a black and purple jumpsuit.
Daria Kantor, the founder and CEO of TruBe, told Express.co.uk: “Princess Eugenie seems to have lost weight in a healthy fashion. Her skin is glowing, she looks fitter and more toned – she’s clearly put the work in.”
× Woman overdoses in bathroom at Riley Hospital for Children
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – A woman was found in a bathroom at Riley Hospital for Children after overdosing on suspected heroin over the weekend.
The 37-year old woman was found unresponsive by IU Health Academic Health Center police just after 7 p.m. Saturday.
Officers found suspected narcotics and syringes in the woman’s purse. A spoon and a white powdery substance were also found near the woman, according to a police report.
The woman was taken to an emergency room for treatment.
IU Health Spokesperson Emily Garrett said the woman was not an employee of IU Health, but could provide no further information due to patient privacy laws.
Breida (ankle) was a full practice participant Friday and does not have a designation on the final injury report for Sunday's game in Indianapolis.
With Carlos Hyde (hip) also logging a full practice and getting removed from the injury report, Breida figures to fill his usual complementary role. The undrafted rookie had a season-high 10 touches in last week's 18-15 overtime loss to Arizona, but he had just 15 total touches in the 49ers' first three games.
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A man has been taken into custody by the Newberry County Sheriff’s Office after breaking into several churches.
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ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A media outlet reports an Arizona man has been sentenced to three days in jail after deputies say he falsely told guests at a Walt Disney World resort there was an active shooter on the property as part of a YouTube stunt.
Orlando television station WKMG reports that authorities found 22-year-old Dillion Burch was telling that lie to guests at the Contemporary Resort so he could get their reactions for his YouTube channel.
Online court records show that Burch was facing disturbing the peace and disorderly intoxication records.
The television station says Burch pleaded no contest to the charges Tuesday and drew the three-day sentence.
No attorney was listed for him.
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TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - The Terre Haute Police Department has a reminder for people that might be annoyed by late evening fireworks.
On Monday, Ryan Adamson from the THPD reminded people on his Twitter to not call 911 if someone is shooting fireworks before 11:00 p.m.
He says, for this week, people can legally shoot them off until 11:00, except on the 4th of July, when it moves back to midnight.
He says there are times when you should call 911 however.
"If it's a safety issue to a dwelling or to someone's personal safety, by all means, we need to know about it so we can show up. But just to call because it's annoying you or it's bothering your animals...they're allowed to do it," Adamson said.
Unless it is an emergency, Adamson says you should call the non-emergency line for Central Dispatch if you are a Vigo County resident.
That number is 812-232-1311.
Interesting article (from 18 March 2017) in New Dawn magazine by Dr K R Bolton…
“There is no law but do what thou wilt” is the dictum of Thelema, misunderstood precisely for what it is not: anarchism and ego-driven individualism of the type promoted by the ‘Black Adepts’ in the name of democracy, liberalism, human rights and other popular clichés designed to fracture and deconstruct society as a dialectical process for reconstructing a ‘new world order’. Crowley unequivocally stated that “do what thou wilt” “must not be regarded as individualism run wild.”
Police made sure an apparently suicidal man did not jump from the Chehalis River Bridge.
The Aberdeen Police Department tells KXRO that at about 11:30am yesterday morning there was a man standing on the outside of the bridge rail and officers were sent to the scene.
They say two Aberdeen officers arrived and were talking to the man and were on both sides of him and a couple of Washington State Patrol Troopers responded as well.
Then Aberdeen Sergeant Dave Parkinson got to the scene and was able to come from behind the man and grab him around his upper body and with the help of the other two officers, they pulled him back over the rail.
According to police the man was suicidal and he was transported to Grays Harbor Community Hospital for a mental health evaluation.
DoD News, Defense Media Activity
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14, 2017 — Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, arrived in Beijing today, the chairman's office said in a statement. This is Dunford's first visit to China as the chairman.
The chairman's trip is in support of Secretary of State Rex Tillerson’s diplomatic and economic campaign to deter North Korea, defense officials said. Success in that campaign would be a North Korean commitment to denuclearization and a halt of missile tests, they added.
In Beijing, Dunford said his primary objective will be to "continue to develop our military-to-military relationships, to mitigate the risk of miscalculation in the region and to have cooperation where those opportunities exist.”
The chairman will be hosted by his Chinese counterpart, Gen. Fang Fenghui, chief of the Joint Staff Department. "The visit underscores U.S. interest in further developing military-to-military relationships between the United States and China," the statement said.
March 31 Artea SA:
* To carry out third tranche of Lille-Lesquin Arteparc in partnership with Caisse des Dépôts
* Delivery of the first building (100 pct leased) of this 3rd tranche is scheduled for July 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan’s weather bureau said on Monday that a La Nina weather pattern has emerged, with a 60 percent chance of it lasting though to the end of spring in May.
That comes after Australian weather officials last week said tropical Pacific Ocean has reached La Nina temperature levels, although climate models suggest the weather event will be weak and short-lived.
The Japan Meteorological Agency said last month that it saw a 60 percent chance of La Nina weather conditions emerging by the end of winter.
April 28 Genworth Financial Inc-
* Genworth and Oceanwide provide update on CFIUS application
* Genworth Financial - co, china oceanwide holdings group have withdrawn and re-filed their joint voluntary notice to cfius
* Genworth and Oceanwide continue to target closing proposed merger between the cos in middle of 2017
* Genworth Financial-withdrawn and re-filed notice to permit more time for review, discussion with cfius in connection with proposed merger between co,oceanwide Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Hunt expands for Cleveland gunman: Five states are put on alert as search continues for shooter who filmed himself randomly killing an elderly man then posted the video on Facebook - as the ex-girlfriend he blamed for the rampage apologizes PICTURED: Five-year-old boy who was crushed to death at popular rotating restaurant after getting pinned between a wall and the spinning table Still no arrests as the one-year anniversary of Prince's death nears - but search warrants could be unsealed today 'The era of strategic patience is over': VP Mike Pence sends warning to Kim Jong-un as he pays visit to perilous Demilitarized Zone amid claims America sabotaged North Korea's missile launch with a cyber-hack Family of Cleveland shooting victim reveal the 74-year-old father-of-nine was 'a good man' after senseless slaying that was uploaded to Facebook Tinned tomatoes, brown rice, kale, soya milk ... (more)
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Feb 13 Apache Corp
* Apache Corp - Dividend on common shares is payable May 22, 2017, to stockholders of record on April 21, 2017, at a rate of 25 cents per share Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
President Peter Mutharika has expressed concern over the way Malawians are using social media saying most people use the platforms to destroy their fellow citizens.
Speaking on Sunday during a service at Evangelical Church of Malawi’s Nyasa Mission at Ntambanyama in Thyolo, the president railed at Malawians for using social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter to spread false rumours about other people.
The president gave an example of what happened last year when he prolonged his stay in the United States of America after attending the United Nations General Assembly. During Mutharika’s extended stay, some social media users claimed he was critically ill while others said he had died.
Mutharika also spoke against jealousy saying Malawi is no longer the warm heart of Africa since its people now hate each other.
“I think there is too much jealousy in this country for whatever reason. One time we were supposed to be the warm heart of Africa, but I think that heart has become very cold,” he said.
You can get TEN six ounce Pat LaFrieda burgers for the SAME cost of one single hamburger at Taphaus Hoboken Grill. You can also get a 1.5L bottle of decent red wine , for about the cost of ONE glass of wine at a typical bar or restaurant.
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Tolo News: Afghanistan Football Federation (AFF) has launched its first ever beach soccer tournament in the hope of promoting the sport in the country. We organized the event to institutionalize beach soccer in the country and to identify new faces for a national team and for a junior team, said head of Afghan beach football federation Rohullah Rastagar. Click here to read more (external link).
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Court Rules Firm Cannot Sue Credit Suisse Over Bearer Notes
Law360, London (October 6, 2017, 5:43 PM BST) -- The Court of Appeal ruled on Friday that a Luxembourg-based financial services company cannot sue Credit Suisse SA for allegedly making misleading statements about eight longevity securities linked to life insurance policies, because it was not the bearer of the securities.
The decision upholds a judgment by the High Court in London that only the holder of the notes could sue the Swiss lender.
The Court of Appeal ruled that Secure Capital SA’s claim that it is entitled to sue Credit Suisse, based on a Luxembourg...
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MILWAUKEE (AP) - A British cybersecurity researcher credited with helping curb a recent worldwide ransomware attack is expected in court to hear federal charges accusing him of creating malicious software to steal banking information in 2014.
Marcus Hutchins could enter a plea during Monday's hearing in Wisconsin federal court. Prosecutors have charged him and an unnamed co-defendant with conspiring to commit computer fraud in the state and elsewhere. Authorities arrested the 23-year-old man on Aug. 2 in the Las Vegas airport on his way home to Ilfracombe, England, after a cybersecurity convention.
The legal troubles Hutchins faces are a dramatic turnaround from the status of cybercrime-fighting hero he enjoyed four months ago when he found a "kill switch" that slowed the outbreak of WannaCry virus.
NEW YORK — One reason for the steeliness in Norah O'Donnell's demeanour the morning after the sexual misconduct accusations against former "CBS This Morning" co-anchor Charlie Rose were revealed became apparent on Monday.
O'Donnell was working on a six-month investigation into sexual assault at the U.S. Air Force Academy, and the first report on what was found aired Monday on "CBS This Morning." CBS said more than a dozen current and former cadets at the Air Force believe their cases had been mishandled and that they faced retaliation.
April 24 (Reuters) - Chengdu Kanghong Pharmaceutical Group Co Ltd:
* SAYS 2017 NET PROFIT UP 29.68 PERCENT Y/Y Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2HJ7s0t Further company coverage: (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
BRIEF-Bajaj Auto says co's all three plants BS-IV compliant from Jan. 2017
* Says ready to comply with EPCA's direction of neither selling nor registering any pre- BS IV vehicle from 1 st of April 2017.
Bomber’s Sports Bar is hosting their annual Halloween All-Night party Saturday, Oct. 28!
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The same policy change would also require clearance from "multiple" US agencies if a Chinese visa applicant is a manager or researcher with an organization on the Commerce Department's list of entities needing closer scrutiny. These could take months to process, according to the AP's contact.
The visa length changes are slated to take effect on June 11th. It's not certain exactly how they'll alter the economic landscape. As with tariffs, though, this could have a knock-on effect. While it might prevent China from taking advantage of American colleges and universities to accelerate its plans for tech dominance, it'd also make life difficult for Chinese people who simply want to study abroad. They may have to either renew their visas during a program or find another country that's willing to grant them visas for as long as it takes to pursue their degrees.
PLAYWRIGHT Ginny Davis is to perform in Wargrave.
Mrs Davis, who performed at this year’s Wargrave Village Festival, will stage One Act Play, her show about the Women’s Institute, at the Woodclyffe Hall in High Street on Friday, October 6 at 7.30pm.
Tickets cost £15 with the proceeds going to the Reading Community Learning Centre.
To book, call Chris Bennett on 07845 989142.
'Nazis are bad' should be the easiest gimme in American politics, says Asawin Suebsaeng, politics reporter for the Daily Beast.
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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — A Bahamian man has been restored to health at a Florida hospital after drifting on the Atlantic Ocean for 16 days.
Samuel Moss Jr. of Nassau, the Bahamas, spoke with reporters Friday at St. Mary’s Medical Center in West Palm Beach.
Moss set sail from Bimini to Nassau on Jan. 13 in a new 21-foot angler. The 23-year-old quickly ran out of gas as he tried to sail through rough waves. He drifted alone until another boater spotted him Monday about 10 miles off the coast of West Palm Beach.
Moss said he survived on potato chips, cookies and bottled water for 12 days, until a 40-foot wave hit his boat and wiped out his meager supplies.
Dr. Kevin Buford said Moss’ electrolytes were dangerously low when the U.S. Coast Guard flew him ashore.
Lagnord presents: Deep White Cut
Viktor Björnström didn’t have much of a plan when it came to filming last season, and as a result the camera seldom made it out. However, the days that the camera did make it out were some of the deepest and best days. The kind of day that every turn makes you smile and laugh. This short film from Lagnord Productions was filmed entirely in Hokkaido and Riksgränsen, and is a tribute to snow surfing and deep white cuts through bottomless powder. Deep White Cut features riding from Viktor Björnström, Anton Forsén, and Kasja Määttä, set to original music by Viktor.
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If you’re using a smoker, preheat it to 225 degrees F. (If you do not have a smoker, you can broil the ribs at the end of cooking; see directions below.)
Season the ribs with a rub of your choice, or use my Mexican-spice rub recipe (see notes).
Pour the water and vinegar into the inner cooking pot of the Instant Pot, then place a trivet or steamer rack in the pot.
Place the ribs on the steamer rack so they are standing up.
Lock the lid into place. Select “Manual” or “Pressure Cook” and adjust the pressure to high. Cook for 20 minutes. When the cooking is complete, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then quick-release any remaining pressure. Unlock the lid.
To finish the ribs, either smoke them or place them under a broiler.
There is little doubt that Chase Elliott remains the sport’s Next Big Thing, with a long and successful career ahead of him. Matt Slocum AP
SHELBURNE, Ont. — Police west of Toronto say a suspect in the death of a 30-year-old woman from Brampton, Ont., has been found dead.
Peel Regional Police say 46-year-old Nicholas Anthony Young was found dead in Shelburne, Ont., on Friday.
They say his death has been deemed not suspicious.
Young was the subject of a Canada-wide warrant for second-degree murder in the death of Hoden Said, whose body was found in a home in Brampton last Saturday.
Police say that was Peel Region’s fourth homicide of the year.
Anyone with information about the case is urged to call police or Crime Stoppers.
A Dreamer is calling for unity on immigration policy; 'Fox & Friends' hosts an immigration panel to discuss.
There's nothing quite like wrapping up in a quilt when it's chilly outside. It's even better if the quilt is hand crafted with personal touches.
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A police officer investigates outside a home in Toronto, Canada, where Bruce McArthur did landscape work. The burly 66-year-old landscaper, suspected of being a serial killer, went on a date with 52-year-old Peter Sgromo last April. Chris Young AP
A road has been blocked following a crash between a fire engine and a Range Rover this evening (July 4).
The collision took place at the junction of Faraday Road and Fleming Way in Manor Royal at about 5.20pm.
Stephen Orozco sent in this photo and said the road had been blocked due to the crash.
Emergency services are still at the scene.
Gomes is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Red Sox.
Gomes has just one hit across his last 11 at-bats, so he'll head to the bench for a breather after starting three of the last four games behind the dish. Roberto Perez will serve as the backstop in his stead, batting ninth.
Appointment of Ms. Monika Chitlangia, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of the Company.Source : BSE
The Front Bar team look back at one of the AFL's great modern players, who has announced his retirement.
Talks aimed at averting next week's all-out strike at Bus Éireann take place today.
The Workplace Relations Commission has invited unions and the company to separate talks to see if there is room for a resolution.
The NBRU and SIPTU are opposed to the company's cost-cutting plan, which will see the reduction of staff pay and bonuses.
Bus Éireann claims the measures are needed to save the troubled firm from insolvency.
Dermot O'Leary of the NBRU says the cuts are unacceptable.
"This is a State-owned company, it's owned by you and I, the taxpayer," he said.
"It's proposing to take up to €8,000 of pay from people, in some cases who are on 42 or €43,000 - that's not tenable, it's not sustainable."
Antonio Conte targeted FA Cup glory after his Chelsea side dug deep to beat Leicester 2-1 after extra-time on Sunday.
Chelsea won the Premier League last term, but were beaten by Arsenal in the FA Cup final to deny Conte the double in his first season in charge.
He refuses to underestimate Southampton, but is keen to lift a trophy which proved elusive last season.
Not unlike the Caves of Altamira, ancient paintings and carvings by native peoples can be found in Wisconsin. According to Hidden Thunder , only 20 such rock-art sites were known in the state in 1980. Since then, nearly 200 have been discovered. Sadly, some have been vandalized, covered in thoughtless graffiti. Illustrated by photographs as well as painter Geri Schrab’s watercolor impressions, Hidden Thunder tours 11 rock art locations in Wisconsin and Minnesota. Many include images of the thunderbird, a mythic combatant against evil in the mythology of many Native American tribes. Although far from exhaustive, Hidden Thunder will serve as an entertaining introduction to a wealth of indigenous art in our area.
AGAWAM - A 20-year-old man, allegedly riding a stolen dirt bike, attempted to elude pursuing local and state police Saturday by jumping off the Springfield side of the South End Bridge.
The suspect, who jumped down about 20 feet onto railroad tracks, failed to elude a Springfield police K-9 team who found him under a van parked in a lot adjacent to a Balise dealership on Hall of Fame Avenue.
The suspect, a 20-year-old Springfield man, ditched the dirt bike on the bridge before he jumped, according to a post on the Springfield Police K-9 Unit's Facebook page.
K-9 Officer David Olszak and his partner, Dex, picked up the suspect's scent at a point on the railroad track where he was last seen. Dex crawled under a highway barrier and alerted Olszak to the van.
Agawam police, according to the post, charged Joseph Velez with stolen motor vehicle refusal to submit for police officers, driving to endanger and driving with a suspended license.
Agawam police could not immediately be reached for comment.
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Former Green Bay guard Trevor Anderson is transferring to Wisconsin, one of two walk-ons who will round out the Badgers' roster this season.
Anderson played one season with the Phoenix, starting the first 20 games in 2016-17 before being sidelined by a back injury. Anderson averaged 9.8 points and shot nearly 38 percent from 3-point range.
In high school at Stevens Point, Anderson was the AP's Player of the Year in Wisconsin in 2016. He led his school to back-to-back state titles.
Anderson said on Twitter last month that he had decided to transfer to Wisconsin. Badgers coach Greg Gard made it official on Wednesday.
Gard also announced the addition of walk-on freshman Walt McGrory. The guard from Edina, Minnesota averaged 26 points in his senior season.
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2 men shot in West Pullman
Two men were wounded early Friday in a West Pullman neighborhood shooting on the Far South Side.
The two men, ages 21 and 25, were shot at 4:47 a.m. in the 11500 block of South Throop, according to Chicago Police.
The younger man was struck in the left bicep and left hand, police said. The older man was shot in the left leg.
Both were taken to Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, police said.
Their conditions and the circumstances of the shooting weren’t immediately known.
New Zealanders who make racist attacks could soon be charged with committing a hate crime, the Police Commissioner has revealed. Commissioner Mike Bush said this morning that police were investigating whether a specific category of hate crime should be created in New Zealand.
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - EURONEXT:
* ACANTHE DEVELOPPEMENT SE TO PAY EXTRAORDINARY DIVIDEND OF EUR 0.3 PER SHARE
* DIVIDEND EX-DATE FEB 8; PAYMENT DATE FEB 12 Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom:)
The lobster roll has become synonymous with East Coast eats, but there are plenty of restaurants around Orange County serving up tasty versions you won’t want to miss out on!
Slapfish
3405 E. Imperial HighwayBrea, CA 92823(657) 444-2291
Slapfish, with locations in Brea, Laguna Beach, Irvine, Newport Beach, San Clemente and elsewhere in Orange County, refers to itself as “real American seafood”, and they provide a good definition for what exactly “real American seafood” is. With the promise of offering “No white tablecloths or fancy silverware, just a boatload of deliciousness in a fast-casual setting,” visitors can be sure it’s all about the food here. Americans are all about delicious food and fast service, but that doesn’t mean the lobster in your lobster roll needs to be mystery meat. The lobster roll here, known as the Lobster Grinder, offers up chilled lobster, crab and shrimp, which is packed into a warm split top butter roll.
Within the next few weeks, the Benton Harbor Area Schools Board of Education could approve a resolution expressing its opposition to the possible closure of three district buildings by the state. Board President Joseph Taylor tells WSJM News the sticking point is whether the resolution should express support for a proposed state Senate bill to repeal Michigan’s school reform law, eliminating the School Reform Office.
“That law would disavow the SRO,” Taylor said. “So, it’s a law going against the SRO. We don’t want to make those statements, most of the board members, because we want to work with the SRO and allow them to do their job and give us their determination at the end of February or the beginning of March.”
The SRO is the body deciding whether to close the STEAM Academy, the Dream Academy, and the International Academy. Taylor says some members want their resolution to focus more on local hardships and things being done to turn the schools around.
Fox News host Geraldo Rivera (screen grab)
After being mocked by HBO’s John Oliver, Fox News host Geraldo Rivera took to Twitter to offer a response.
Oliver had bashed Rivera for his gleeful response to the U.S Air Force dropping its biggest non-nuclear non-penetrating bomb. The Massive Ordnance Air Blast (MOAB) bomb — nicknamed the mother of all bombs — was dropped in Afghanistan last week, killing about 90 Islamic State-aligned militants.
“One of my favorite things in the 16 years I’ve been here at Fox News is watching bombs drop on bad guys,” Rivera said on Fox News.
On his comedy show Sunday, Oliver took aim at those remarks: “One of my favorite things in four seasons on this show is getting to look into the camera and say ‘fuck you Geraldo, I hope your mustache gets caught in a box fan.'”
Rivera responded the following day on Twitter:
A Pontiac woman who admitted stealing from Bloomfield Township stores will spend 120 days in the Oakland County Jail and pay fines for the crime.
Kishel McGee, 46, pleaded guilty Oct. 5 to two counts of second-degree retail fraud during a pre-trial before Judge Marc Barron in the township’s 48th District Court. Bloomfield Township police said she was arrested Sept. 28 after an employee at Soccer Plus on Telegraph Road in Bloomfield Township spotted her hide a large handbag full of merchandise in the bushes next to Target on Telegraph and notified the store’s loss prevention department. Surveillance video revealed she had stolen approximately $271 worth of clothes from the store that afternoon.
Police said the bag she had hidden contained approximately $240 in merchandise from Home Goods which was determined to have been stolen that afternoon, too.
Police arrested McGee after finding her behind the U.S. Post Office at 2211 Telegraph Road with a handbag filled with the stolen Target merchandise.
Bill Cosby bizarrely channeled some of his past magic as he left the courthouse Tuesday night after a lengthy day of deliberations in his sex assault trial.
“Hey, hey, hey!” Cosby cracked in the “Fat Albert” voice as throngs of reporters shouted questions at him.
Cosby also shouted the catchphrase while leaving Montgomery County Court last Wednesday, after alleged victim Andrea Constand testified under cross-examination. That day, her mom, Gianna, also took the stand and said Cosby referred to himself as a “sick man” and boasted about giving her daughter an orgasm.
Jordan Montgomery took a shutout into the seventh inning for his first major league win, Matt Holliday homered in his return to the lineup and the New York Yankees romped to their eighth consecutive victory by...
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 The Omak City Council heard May 21 from several property owners who complained about utility rate increases.
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NEW DELHI: Gold prices edged up by 0.13 per cent to Rs 31,075 per 10 grams in futures trade today as speculators built up fresh positions, taking positive cues from overseas markets.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, gold for delivery in June month rose by Rs 40, or 0.13 per cent to Rs 31,075 per 10 grams in business turnover of 46 lots.
On similar lines, the yellow metal for delivery in far-month August contracts was trading higher by Rs 37, or 0.12 per cent to Rs 31,337 per 10 grams in 33 lots.
Analysts said fresh positions created by participants in line with a firm trend overseas as the dollar eased from 6-1/2 month highs hit earlier this week on a weaker-than-expected US economic data, influenced gold prices at futures trade here.
Globally, gold rose 0.11 per cent to USD 1,302.30 an ounce in Singapore.
A man and woman escaped a house fire in Trussville early Saturday morning.
The fire started around 4 a.m. on South Chalkville Road near Watterson Parkway.
The home is a total loss. The American Red Cross has been on the scene assisting the family.
South Chalkville Road was closed for most of the morning. One lane reopened around 9 a.m. Officials expect both lanes to be open by noon.
Trussville firefighters are investigating the cause of the fire.
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Senior economist at Commerzbank expresses his take on the tad weaker Chinese manufacturing sector activity report released on Sunday.
The official Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) stood at 51.4 in December compared with 51.7 in November. Markets had predicted a 51.6 reading.
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"Today's PMI figures suggest that the change of policy tone has taken its toll, as the authorities are seriously concerned about the asset bubbles."
Next of note, we have the Markit/Caixin PMI, a private gauge of manufacturing activity in China, which will be reported on Jan. 3.
Convicted murderer Michael Lambrix gave a final interview, Tuesday, October 3, 2017, at Florida State Prison in Starke. Lambrix, 57, was executed Thursday for the 1983 killings of Clarence Moore and Alesiha Bryant in Glades County. Capitol News Service
TORONTO — Police in Toronto say they've made an arrest in a pair of vandalism cases, including one that shut down a west-end subway station for several hours on Friday.
In a statement released Saturday afternoon, Toronto police say a 48-year-old man faces 16 charges related to the two incidents, which happened nearly a month apart.
In the first case, police allege the man entered a fenced area in the city's west side on Jan. 7 and cut the power cables leading to an airport lighting beacon.
In the second, police say he entered a subway tunnel on Feb. 2 and intentionally damaged 10 track switches. That led to the temporary closure of the Royal York subway station.
They said we were crazy.
Back in 2009, when we unveiled the Cisco Unified Computing System, industry pundits – namely our competitors in the server market – said we’d overreached in a technology arena we knew little about.
What we introduced was an innovative solution that unified compute, network, storage access, management and virtualization into one integrated platform designed to fundamentally eliminate complexity and increase business agility. We changed the game by engineering a high-performance, highly secure and flexible computing system, not just another server like everyone else.
Today, we are pleased to announce that we now have 60,000 active UCS customers. Starting from almost nothing just eight years ago, we’ve built a business that is now consistently ranked in the top-two in blade server shipments worldwide, nearly doubling the number of customers over the past three years alone.
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Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Yu Darvish walks off the field after he was relieved during the second inning of World Series Game 7 against the Houston Astros on Wednesday. Jae C. Hong AP
The Nigeria Football Federation has called on the police to apprehend the killers of Douglas Uzama.
Former Golden Eaglets and Flying Eagles defender Uzama was killed in Benin on Thursday by unknown persons.
The NFF General Secretary Mohammed Sanusi said the federation was in deep grief over the manner of death of the Gombe United.
He said, “Only two months ago, we had a similar case of a player of Shooting Stars of Ibadan (Izu Joseph) who was murdered in cold blood in Rivers State.
“We are really worried about this trend and we use this opportunity to call on the Police to hunt down and arrest the killers of Uzama, as well as intensify efforts in their search for the killers of Izu Joseph.”
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NEW DELHI: The Navy's stealth frigate INS Trishul today foiled a piracy attempt against an Indian bulk carrier in the Gulf of Aden The piracy attempt was made on the Indian ship MV Jag Amar at 12:30 pm and the INS Trishul, which was on an anti- piracy deployment in the region, responded immediately, Navy spokesperson Capt D K Sharma said.He said all 26 Indian crew onboard the Indian ship were safe.The Navy's elite Marcos commandos carried out a swift operation to rescue the 85,000-tonne bulk carrier.Capt Sharma said an AK 47, one magazine with 27 rounds, grapnels, ropes, fuel drums and ladders were recovered during the operation.Twelve pirates on a skiff made the piracy attempt on the Indian ship.The Indian Navy has been actively engaged in anti-piracy operations in the Gulf of Aden, a key shipping route near the southern tip of the Red Sea between Somalia and Yemen.In April, the India and Chinese navies had rescued a merchant ship in the Gulf of Aden after it was hijacked by Somali pirates.
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Sport Relief 2018 is almost upon us and people around the UK are undergoing sporting challenges to raise money for charity.
BBC South's Ben Moore was challenged to complete a pole fitness routine with one of the UK's leading instructors and her seven-year-old daughter.
Emma Simmonds set up Pole Performers 14 years ago and still competes having appeared in the national championships four times.
When you hang around woodworkers there is always talk of hand tools versus power tools. You’ll meet people who love the idea of doing everything they can by hand and really connecting with their material. And you’ll meet folks who like to take advantage of the speed and convenience that modern machines afford. And then there are those who believe in employing the best of both worlds: using power tools for the grunt work and hand tools for fine work. I suppose I fall into the last category, using a mix of tools. If you do too then this week’s book giveaway is up your alley.
Simply post a comment below to win a copy of “Hybrid Woodworking” by Marc Spagnuolo. I’ll choose one winner at random. Winner will be announced Monday 10/9/17. Good luck!
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Firefighters brace for second week of California wildfires
Final push for Moore and Jones in Alabama Senate race
Deadline week crunch for health law sign-ups under Trump
Will misconduct scandals make men wary of women at work?
Deaths from window blinds show need for cord ban, study says
Q&A: Can a museum sell its art to stay in business?
Subway paleontology: LA construction unearths fossil trove
Hyperactive Missouri Gov. Greitens touts his physical feats
After allegations, Moore avoids spotlight, questions
Shelby bucks Alabama GOP leaders in voting against Moore
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Danbury Local Schools is offering a new Water Walking class on Tuesday and Thursday from 4-4:45 p.m. The class will run from April 10 to May 25. Cost is $4 per class.
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The city of Delaware's first-ever delegation to Sakata city in Yamagata, Japan is at the halfway point of its visit.The delegation has already received a welcome reception from Sakata officials at the airport, hotel and other sites its visited since it arrived on Friday.The delegation includes Mayor Carolyn Kay Riggle, City Manager Tom Homan, Ohio ... (more)
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - Apple Inc:
* APPLE CONFIRMS IT HAS REACHED A DEAL TO ACQUIRE SHAZAM ENTERTAINMENT LTD Further company coverage:
A town in Argentina which has been underwater for 25 years has become an unlikely tourist destination now the water has gone away.
Epecuen used to be a popular lakeside resort 50 km south west of Buenos Aires, until a flood covered the town in water in the 1980s.
Now the water has gone away and the remains of the town can be seen again.
Visitors come to see the ruined buildings and speak to the people who used to live there.
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Jagr (lower body) will miss Tuesday's game in Minnesota, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.
Tuesday will be Jagr's fourth straight omission from the lineup as he's dealt with what seems to be a nagging lower-body injury that has kept him out in different periods this season. Jagr will, however, return to practicing with the team Wednesday which could put him on track to play Thursday against San Jose. Expect another update from the Flames after Wednesday's practice.
Here are this week’s highlights from the Streetsblog calendar: Tuesday How Many Homes Should We Have? The Bay Area’s housing shortage has led many residents to cite affordability as the top issue facing the region. But how much does the Bay Area actually need to build? How much needs to be subsidized and for whom? Where […]
YEREVAN, JULY 4, ARMENPRESS. Head of former President Robert Kocharyan’s office Victor Soghomonyan says the office hasn’t yet received any notice requiring Kocharyan to attend a questioning at the Special Investigative Service.
“As of 14:55, no notice has been received neither at our office nor at Kocharyan’s residence. We haven’t received anything yet,” Soghomonyan told ARMENPRESS.
Today, head of the Special Investigative Service Sasun Khachatryan told reporters that a notice has been sent to second President of Armenia Robert Kocharyan summoning him for questioning as a witness.
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April 6 Skyline Investment SA:
* Sells 357,998 of own shares at price 0.75 zloty ($0.19) per share
* After transaction the company owns 42,001 of its shares representing 0.42 percent of stake
* Before the transaction it owned 3.99 pct of stake of the company Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 3.9794 zlotys) (Gdynia Newsroom)
The Milwaukee Bucks and Boston Celtics are all tied up with two games a piece after Giannis Antetokoumpo's late tip-in gave the Bucks a 104-102 win on Sunday.
Boston won the first two games of the series at home. Al Horford's 24 points and 12 rebounds gave the Celtics a 113-107 overtime win in Game 1, while Jaylen Brown's career high 30 points propelled Boston to a 120-106 blowout in Game 2.
In Milwaukee, the Bucks came out more aggressive and stifled Boston with their fast-paced style of play. Khris Middleton's 23 points, eight rebounds and seven assists helped the Bucks win Game 3 116-92 and Antetokounmpo's 27 points in Game 4 helped even the series.
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Stillwater Mining Company today announced that it has been informed that the review by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States related to the proposed acquisition of the Company by Sibanye Gold Limited has been completed, and there are no unresolved national security issues with respect to the transaction. The closing of the transaction remains subject to approval of the merger agreement by the holders of a majority of Stillwater's outstanding shares, approval of the transaction by the holders of a majority of Sibanye's shares present and voting, the approval of the related issuance of shares by Sibanye in a rights offering by the holders of at least 75% of the shares present and voting, and other customary conditions.
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In its determined efforts of making Sambisa forest a habitable and also training ground, the Nigerian Army is following up its ongoing clearance operations with road construction into main heartland of the forest and adjoining towns. Already, work has commenced in earnest along Gwoza-Yamteke-Bitta road, as well as the reconstruction of the road from Gwoza-Yamteke-Bitta-Tokumbere, leading into Sambisa forest.
Shares of utilities ticked down.
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Hurricane Nate bore down on the Gulf of Mexico Coast, with warnings issued in Louisiana, Alabama, Mississipi and Florida.
Spanish utilities such as Gas Natural, which said it would move its legal headquarters from Barcelona to Madrid after Catalonia's controversial independence referendum, may see their bonds further impaired by the unrest in the Spanish province, according to Commerzbank.
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Is England vs Colombia the Three Lions' greatest night since 1990? Have YOUR say in this ranked list
Gareth Southgate's men made it to the World Cup quarter-finals in dramatic fashion
The Tiger Sky Tower ride stalled for four hours on Saturday.
The operator of the Tiger Sky Tower ride which stalled for four hours on Saturday must hire an expert to investigate the cause of the incident and submit a report by the end of the month, the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) said yesterday.
The operator must appoint a specialist professional engineer (SPE) in amusement ride engineering for the investigation and carry out repairs as recommended by the SPE.
The ride will be given the go-ahead to reopen only after the repair works are inspected by the SPE and written consent is sought from BCA by mid-September.
A mechanical fault left 39 people, including children and the elderly, stranded in the tower - which goes up to eight storeys high - for more than four hours on Saturday.
BCA issued a closure order for the Sentosa attraction on Sunday.
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. (WXYZ) - A construction worker has been rescued after falling nearly 20 feet off a beam and into a hole at a construction site.
It happened at Beaumont Hospital in Farmington Hills, which is undergoing a multi-million dollar project.
An executive with the company doing the work, tells Action News the worker was talking when rescued, and they are hopeful he will be ok.
It appears the worker was unrestrained, but it is too early to know if the incident could have been prevented, the company says.
In addition to EMT's and firefighters, medical personnel inside the hospital rushed out to help the man.
He is being treated at Beaumont.
With the 2018 Winter Olympics and Paralympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea closed, we turn the page and look ahead to the next Olympics: the 2020 Summer Games in Tokyo. USA TODAY Sports
OCTOBER 16: Phil Mickelson reacts to the crowd before teeing off on the second hole during the final round of the Safeway Open at the North Course of the Silverado Resort and Spa on October 16, 2016 in Napa, California. For golf fans, a new year means endless possibilities for what can transpire in between the ropes this season.
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April 6 Distribuidora Internacional de Alimentacion SA:
* Said on Wednesday that on April 7 the exchange of part of the 300.0 million euro notes due April 6, 2023 will be carried out for 194.3 million euros ($207.4 million)corresponding to 1,943 notes, of the existing DIA issuance 500.0 million euro notes due July 2019, which Societe Generale has accepted to acquire
* Once the exchange has been carried out, the acquired notes will be redeemed and cancelled
* As a result, the number of outstanding notes in issue of the existing issue will be 3,057, having a total face value of 305.7 million euros
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Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9370 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
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Having spent his childhood years in Mussoorie, and no stranger to India, Chris Anderson, head of TED, is bringing TED Talks to television in a tie-up with STAR India. For the non-profit TED, renowned for its ideas-based conferences, available free on the internet, it is its first such project on TV globally. In India to announce the launch of the show hosted by Shah Rukh Khan, Anderson and Juliet Blake, head of TV and curator of special projects at TED, speak to Urvi Malvania. Edited excerpts: Isn’t going from web to television a backward step? Anderson: ...
Starbucks Corp. said Tuesday that it’s jumping on the unicorn trend with its Unicorn Frappuccino, available from April 19 through April 23. The pink blended drink is made with mango syrup, sour blue drizzle and a sweet pink powder, topped with vanilla whipped cream. The Unicorn Frappuccino starts purple with swirls of blue, tasting sweet and fruity, but once stirred turns pink and becomes tangy and tart, Starbucks said. The drink will be available in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Starbucks shares are up 0.2% in premarket trading, and up 4.6% for the year to date. The S&P 500 index is up nearly 8% for the year so far.
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The state-run Korea Gas Corp. said Thursday that it started the operation of three large-scale LNG storage tanks in eastern South Korea earlier this week.
Since March, the utility firm has test-run the three 270,000 kiloliter LNG storage tanks in Samcheok, 290 kilometers east of Seoul. The capacity of the tanks is the largest in the world, according to KOGAS.
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The Samcheok LNG facility currently operates nine 200,000 kiloliter LNG storage tanks.With the three storage tanks going into full operation, KOGAS will be running a total of 74 LNG storage tanks in South Korea and other countries. (Yonhap)
MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP)  A New Hampshire woman who faces charges after her children were found confined to rooms covered with dog and human feces and trash has been arrested in Florida.
Authorities were searching for 27-year-old Samantha Grenier, of Manchester, after she failed to show up for a June 7 hearing. They said she was arrested Tuesday on a fugitive from justice charge in Spring Hill, Florida.
Grenier was arrested last year on charges of criminal restraint, reckless conduct and endangering the welfare of a child. Her 4-year-old son was in a harness with a childproof lock attached to a bed covered with feces and urine. The floor and a wall also had feces. Her 2-year-old daughter was unclothed and covered in feces inside her crib.
Grenier's husband, 26-year-old James Grenier, was sentenced to at least 15 years in prison after a guilty plea. Samantha Grenier blamed her husband for the conditions.
Swiss National Bank could cut rates more if needed - Jordan
BERN, June 15 The Swiss National Bank (SNB) on Thursday left the door open to pushing interest rates further into negative territory if needed after it maintained its ultra-loose monetary policy.
Greece recorded the highest rise among all countries in taxation increases with a 2.3% hike between 2015 and 2016. Romania, Austria, and Belgium were the champions in terms of tax cuts.
According to Eurostat data on EU Member States’ gross national income (GNI) tax ratios, Greece showed the largest rise out of all countries.
These data also revealed that the level of taxation in billions of euros as a ratio of GDP (also measured in billion Euros) has increased more than the other countries in the previous year, from 39.8 % in 2015 to 42.1% in 2016.
Unfortunately, Greece has the highest increase, followed by the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Poland, and Lithuania.
The president of the Marmara Group Foundation, Dr. Akkan Suver, has been awarded with a special merit medal by Albania for his works on peace and stability in the Balkans. Speaking during the medal ceremony on June 9, Albanian President Bujar Nishani stated that Suver had worked to foster peace, stability and coexistence in the Balkans with the NGO that he leads with modest means.
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The 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division held a Brigade run, and formal casing of the unit colors in preparation of their upcoming deployment in support of Operation Freedom's Sentinel
Hungary set to detain asylum seekers in shipping container camps
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Patoka Township may be trying to purchase the golf course at the Princeton Country Club.
This is an effort to keep the country club in business.
Patoka Township is working with the owners of the club to come up with a deal, in which current owners would still operate the course.
The country club is sitting on 60 acres, and the township is willing to spend more than $200,000 on the course.
A meeting will be held Wednesday at the Patoka Township Office in Princeton to discuss the topic.
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Wedding traditions vary greatly around the world. In the Czech Republic a tree is planted in the couple's honor, and in India weddings often last for multiple days, with various rituals taking place in the family's home.
Perhaps one of the biggest cultural differences is the amount of money couples spend on their celebrations. According to The Knot's 2015 Real Weddings Study, Americans are spending an average of $32,641 on their weddings, while Europeans spend much less, averaging about $5,000.
But no matter where the celebration occurs, you can usually spot a happy bride and groom beaming at the camera. In celebration of that, the photo-sharing app EyeEm gathered some of their users' best shots of modern weddings all over the world. Keep scrolling to see them.
It is a break and enter that for the operators of Kelowna’s Arion Therapeutic Farm call shocking.
It happened between Saturday night and Sunday morning when someone broke into the office trailer at the East Kelowna farm and stole a cash box filled with about $400.
Arion Farm is home to some 50 animals that provide therapy and healing to thousands of people of all ages every year, including children with autism and those living with disabilities. It also provides support to people struggling with mental health.
Officials say the theft is a set back.
“Our fee costs are huge we spend at least $2,500 a month in hay and that does not include vet costs, supplements, alternative health measures we do to help rehabilitate and maintain our animals,” operator Heather Henderson said.
But the community is responding. A Go Fund Me page has already been started and donations are pouring in.
Some of the money could be used to buy a surveillance camera.
LANCASTER, Pa. (WHTM) – A man has admitted in court that he raped and beat a woman in Lancaster three years ago.
Robert R. Pitt, 20, pleaded guilty Friday in Lancaster County Court to felony counts of rape, robbery, and related charges. He will be sentenced after a background check.
His case had been scheduled for trial Monday.
The district attorney’s office said Pitt was a week short of his 18th birthday when he targeted a woman he did not know and took her cellphone when she tried to call for help. She eventually broke free and was taken to a hospital.
Prosecutors said Pitt was a prison inmate last year when his DNA profile matched evidence from the August 2014 attack in the 400 block of South Duke Street.
He was charged as an adult.
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Facebook has put in place new verification requirements for political advertisements. Aiming to increase transparency for campaigns, users will now be able to see who paid for sponsored ads, how much it costs, and who it is targeting.
Similar changes are coming to Twitter.
Plus: Secret Alexa recordings? Here's how you can protect your privacy.
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Greek authorities have declared a state of emergency on the island of Zakynthos where wildfires are burning for a fourth day.
The fire service said the blazes are burning on 12 fronts and not threatening homes or resorts on the island, which is popular with tourists.
A statement from the office of Zakynthos mayor Pavlos Kolokotsas said there were "clear indications that fires were caused by an organised campaign of arson".
Arson-related fires near populated areas in Greece are often associated with illegal development, especially near Athens and around holiday resorts.
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Darian King, a qualifier from Barbados, knocked off No. 5 seed Bernard Tomic 6-4, 6-4 on Tuesday in the first round of the Memphis Open.
King, ranked 140th in the world, dropped just 12 points in 10 service games and never faced a break-point situation against the 32nd-ranked Tomic.
Other first-round winners Tuesday included No. 7 seed Steve Darcis of Belgium, Ryan Harrison of the United States and Matthew Ebden of Australia.
Harrison won 6-3. 7-5 over Russia’s Konstantin Kravchuk to advance to a second-round matchup with No. 3 seed Sam Querrey. Darcis won 7-5, 3-6, 6-4 over Radu Albot of Moldova.
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Ebden rallied from a break down in each of the last two sets to beat Canada’s Peter Polansky 6-7 (4), 6-3, 6-1 in a matchup between two qualifiers. Ebden won the last six games of a match that featured a total of 14 service breaks.
In July 1943, the Allies bombed Rome for the first time, Italian dictator Benito Mussolini was arrested, and Sheila and Bill Lidman got married at a synagogue in Brooklyn.
Now living in a quiet community in Monroe Township, the Lidmans will celebrate their 75th wedding anniversary on Wednesday, July 4, in a very different world than the one in which they first made their vows.
NJ Advance Media sat down with Bill, 96, and Sheila, 94, last week to talk about what it was like to get married on Independence Day during World War II and what it takes to make a marriage last for 75 years.
This interview has been lightly edited and condensed for clarity.
A familiar landmark near Bryant-Denny Stadium is on its way down to make way for a new luxury condominium development.
Demolition is underway on Stadium Apartments, which has sat in the shadow of Bryant-Denny Stadium on Wallace Wade Avenue for decades. The site that was occupied by phase one of Stadium Apartments and also the former Hillel House is set to become the new home of the Westgate Residences.
According to a release from developer Spectrum Tide, plans for this 79-unit condo development are in the final stages of approval. The developer expects construction to take about 16 months.
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× Man cleared of killing daughter, 2, after son, 7, confesses
FORT WORTH, Texas — A capital murder charge has been dismissed against a North Texas man in the death of his 2-year-old daughter, after prosecutors learned her then-5-year-old brother said he caused her death.
Anthony Michael Sanders was accused of smothering his daughter, Ellie Mae, at their home in the Fort Worth suburb of Watauga in 2015. Investigators believed Sanders held his hand over her mouth out of anger for her interrupting his computer games.
Jailed since April 2016, Sanders denied responsibility. He said he found his daughter not breathing after his son reported she wouldn’t wake up.
The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports prosecutors recently learned the boy told his mother he was responsible. Investigators say the boy cried as he told them he accidentally rolled a heavy pillow onto his sister’s face while they played and it was too heavy for him to move.
EDMONTON — Alberta is proposing changes to financial trusts to further assist people with disabilities.
Social Services Minister Irfan Sabir says new legislation would exempt assets in trusts when determining whether someone was eligible for funds under the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped program.
Trusts are estate planning tools that help provide ongoing care and financial help for people with disabilities.
The bill does not propose changes to how trust income would be treated under the program.
Income from a trust could still reduce how much a person was eligible to receive.
Sabir says the intent is to give peace of mind to those with disabilities and to family members trying to help them through trusts.
“AISH benefits help people with their daily needs and provide resources necessary to let them live as independently as possible ” Sabir told a news conference Monday.
According to The Clayton Tribune , Ed Poss met Mary George Barber in the third grade, but she didn't want anything to do with him; however, by the tenth grade, she warmed up to him. "I'm not quite sure why she lightened up to me over the years, but I'm glad she did," Ed told The Clayton Tribune's Tommy Culkin.
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Original Air Date: 7/28/16. Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg and Bill Blake join host Scott Syphax to talk about how the arts integrate with an innovation economy.
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Hundreds of brave souls showed up at Golden Gardens bundled up against the 32 degree air temp to jump in the water that was actually warmer at 45 degrees. It was the annual Polar Bear Plunge
Polar Bear Plunge at Golden Gardens was fast, funny and fun
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Ballard‘s 8th Annual New Year’s Day Polar Bear Plunge saw hundreds show up at Golden Gardens Park for the 8th Annual rinsing off the previous year and getting a memorable start to 2017.
With no official starter, the tech savvy crowd, many carrying apparently water proof smart phones and GoPro action cameras began the brief but bracing dash into Shilshole Bay at precisely 11am.
Almost before it began, it was over and then it was time for the frigid friends to gather around a series of roaring fires, of now dried and primed former Christmas Trees.
Bare chested men, and towel clad ladies took some comfort in the rush of heat but then as soon as possible got back into their clothes and it was over for another year.
Warren and Mary Perrin, of Lafayette, traveled to New Brunswick, Canada, on Nov. 12-18 to research an upcoming book based on their Acadian ancestry. While there, they also attended the world premiere of the documentary 'Cajun Heart' by Phil Comeau and starring Zachary Richard, did research at the University of Moncton archives and museum, and interviewed elderly Acadians.
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Lisbon: Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo won the 2017 Quina de Oro Award for Best Portuguese Footballer of the year, for the second consecutive year. Ronaldo on Monday received the award at the Carlos Lopes Pavilion in a ceremony organised by the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF), the National Association of Portuguese Coaches (ANTP) and the Union of Professional Football Players (SJPF), reports Efe.
UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin presented the award to Real Madrid`s forward, who prevailed in the final vote over Manchester City`s Bernardo Silva and Sporting CP`s Rui Patricio. "It was an unforgettable year on a personal and individual level," Ronaldo said, recalling Portugal`s qualification for the World Cup in Russia and the "historic year" for Real Madrid, with five trophies.
Ronaldo won the award for the second consecutive year, but he also has in his portfolio the Quina de Oro Award for the Best Portuguese Player of All Time which the Federation awarded him in 2015.
Neighbors of Zoe's Safe Place say the North Austin boarding home's residents are a nuisance, and they are disrupting business, according a l Omar Weaver Rosales' "demand" letters and threats of litigation are a new twist to a familiar pattern, according to a longtime attorney.
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New Orleans police arrested a 21-year-old man wanted in connection with a homicide and four attempted murders in St. Bernard Parish. New Orleans police arrested a 21-year-old man wanted in connection with a homicide and four attempted murders in St. Bernard Parish.
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Fan-filmed footage of Ghost's entire concert at E-Werk in Koln , Germany on April 5th is available via YouTube. Fan-filmed footage of Ghost's entire concert at E-Werk in Koln , Germany on April 5th is available via YouTube.
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Date Filed Monday, October 2, 2017 Case Number 2017EST229038 Date Died August 3, 2017 Hearing ESTATE HEARING Nov 16, 2017 9:00 AM Filing Code WRLPUB
Text 2017 EST 229038—Estate of Joseph Francis Cronauer Sr. Will probated. Application to relieve estate from administration filed with publication ordered. Set for hearing Nov. 16, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. L. J. Ramsey, atty.
COLUMBUS, GA The murder trial has been scheduled for three suspects who are accused of brutally killing three members of an Upatoi family. The suspects, who were all teens at the time, include Jervarceay Tapley, 17, Raheam Gibson, 19, and Rufus Burks, 15, have been indicted with kidnapping, first-degree burglary, three counts of murder and two counts of theft by taking a motor vehicle.
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Unemployment and other economic factors play a part in mortgage delinquency rates in cities, including Saint John, which saw the highest rate of any Canadian municipality in the fourth quarter of 2016. Mortgage delinquency rates have remained high in New Brunswick for the third year in a row, according to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp., and several factors seem to be influencing the persistent pattern.
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Mookie Betts homered twice and Xander Bogaerts had three RBIs to help the Boston Red Sox beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-3 on Wednesday night.
Betts had four hits and drove in three to lead an offensive barrage off Phillies starter Jeremy Hellickson (5-5). Boston tagged him for six runs on nine hits in just five innings.
Betts led off the game with a single, had an RBI double in the second, but his biggest hit was a solo home run, his 10th of the season, in the fourth inning after the Phillies had scored three runs to close within 5-3.
He had a chance to get the cycle in the ninth inning, but instead of a triple connected for home run No. 11 to put the game out of reach. It was his eighth career multi-homer game.
Betts was dazzling defensively as well, and made a stellar diving catch in right field to rob Howie Kendrick of a hit in the fifth inning.
Kaman Aerospace Group Inc. (Bloomfield, Conn.) and India-based Kineco Limited (Kineco) announced Kaman has increased its stake in the parties’ Indian manufacturing joint venture Kineco Kaman Composites India Pvt. Ltd. to 49%. The Goa-based joint venture manufactures advanced composite structures for aerospace, imaging/medical, and other industries for customers including BAE Systems, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited and Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre.
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The discovery in Iran of a mummified body near the site of a former royal mausoleum has raised speculation it could be the remains of the late Reza Shah Pahlavi, founder of the Pahlavi dynasty.
Hassan Khalilabadi, the head of Tehran City Council’s cultural heritage and tourism committee, says it’s “possible” the mummy is of Reza Shah. Khalilabadi told the state-run IRNA news agency the body was discovered during construction work at a Shiite shrine in Tehran.
Reza Shah pushed to modernize Iran before being deposed and dying in exile during World War II.
His son, Mohammad Reza Shah, became Iran’s last shah before the 1979 Islamic Revolution installed the country’s Shiite-dominated theocracy.
His grandson, the U.S.-based exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, warned Iran on Twitter: “not to hide anything.”
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The Canadiens pulled off a vital victory Friday night in Montreal, shocking the Rangers 4-3 in overtime despite 54 saves from Henrik Lundqvist . Alex Radulov wins it in OT for the Habs.
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Highway 97 at Odem Medo Road in Redmond was shut down for the better part of an hour last night when a pickup truck was hit by a semi truck hauling pigs. According to the Redmond Police the incident took place just before 6 pm when the driver of the truck crossed into oncoming traffic and was hit by the semi. The pickup truck driver was taken to St. Charles in Bend with severe injuries. The names of the 2 drivers have not been released at this time as the accident remains under investigation.
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) - Clemson's starting backcourt of Marquise Reed and Shelton Mitchell is returning for one more season.
Reed, the Tigers leading scoring last season, and Mitchell both announced they have withdrawn from the NBA draft and will play one more year with the Tigers.
Reed averaged 15.8 points while Mitchell had a career-best 12.2 points a game this past season in helping Clemson (25-10) reach the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament. It was the Tigers first NCAA trip since 2011.
Reed and Mitchell, Clemson's point guard, both entered the draft last month. Neither hired an agent making them eligible to return. It also means the core of this year's NCAA team is back with the guards joining forward Elijah Thomas next season.
Clemson coach Brad Brownell says having Reed and Mitchell back gives the Tigers one of the better backcourts in the Atlantic Coast Conference.
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LGC/FGN UK donate nets for local cricket clubs
London Guyanese Cricketers (LGC) and the Federation of Guyanese Nationals (FGN) UK have presented a number of cricket practice nets to several clubs in Guyana.
The presentation took place recently at Enmore Cricket Club ground where clubs on the East Coast of Demerara, Good Success of Wakenaam and Chesney in Berbice received their nets which will be used to facilitate practice sessions.
Anil Persaud of Enmore expressed gratitude to the London based organizations and said the nets will be of tremendous benefit to the clubs since both senior and junior players’ practice simultaneously. He added that nets will help to ensure the safety of players especially the younger ones who are usually involve in coaching sessions around the boundary area. Persaud urged the clubs to make full use of the nets.
A 43-year-old Florida man has been arrested for stalking and attempting to kidnap Lana Del Rey.
The man, identified as Michael Hunt of Riverview, Florida, allegedly made several threats against Del Rey on his personal Facebook page. According to a press release issued by Orlando Police Department, detectives found the threats “credible” and took measures to locate Hunt. He was taken into custody on Friday evening, a block from Orlando’s Amway Center, where Del Rey was performing. He was found in possession of a concert ticket and a knife.
Hunt is being held on charges of aggravated stalkers with a credible threat and attempted kidnapping with a weapon.
(CNN) It's never super comforting when you hear some of the world's top scientists say things like, "I have never seen anything like that before."
But luckily, this puzzling picture of holes in a sheet of Arctic ice appears to be more of an interesting brain teaser than the discovery of, say, giant ice worms.
In the middle of this image, you can see three spots: Those are the holes in the ice. To the left of them, you can see what NASA terms "wave-like features," and to the right, tracing a vertical line through the image, "finger rafting."
According to NASA, finger rafting happens when ice floes collide, forming a jagged ridge at the spot of their joining.
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The same year there was a hiring freeze at Hamilton-Wentworth Detention Centre in 2014, 38-year-old inmate Trevor Burke died in hospital.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Canceled and delayed flights are rising on the nation's leading airlines, and so are consumer complaints.
That's according to new figures released Wednesday by the U.S. Department of Transportation.
The rate of canceled flights nearly doubled to 1.6 percent in April compared to the same month in 2016. Delta Air Lines accounted for nearly half the cancellations — it was crippled for days by a one-day storm in Atlanta.
About 78.5 percent of flights arrived within 14 minutes of schedule, down from the 84.5 percent on-time rate in April 2016.
Complaints rose 70 percent, although only a tiny fraction of the millions of travelers lodged a protest.
April was also the month in which a passenger was dragged from a full United Express flight to make room for crew members.
Wisconsin Voters Aren't Enthusiastic About Republican Tax Bill What do voters think of the tax bills currently under debate in Congress? In the swing state of Wisconsin, many voters don't know much about the legislation — but don't like what they see so far.
Baku. 6 September. REPORT.AZ / The co-reporters of Monitoring Committee of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) Stefan Shennak and Cesar Florin Preda will arrive in Baku next week, Report informs.
On September 7, at a meeting of the PACE Monitoring Committee in Paris, the co-rapporteurs will first present a version of their report on the functioning of democratic institutions in Azerbaijan, and next week they will take it to Baku.
Within the framework of the visit, meetings are expected with officials, civil society representatives and others.
It is expected that the report on Azerbaijan later will be discussed and adopted in the autumn session of the PACE, which will be held in Strasbourg on October 9-13.
After a subdued winter, the spring was active for our part of the world with several severe weather events, including one on the 25th anniversary of the Andover tornado -- April 26. In that event, a brief tornado touched down west of Wellington in Sumner county and there were multiple reports of one to two inch hail in the Wichita area. That event also produced between one and four inches of rain for our part of the state, which caused some flooding in the Wichita area.
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Fire crews extinguished a blaze involving tyres near Sunderland city centre tonight.
Smoke could be seen for a short period in the city centre before the fire was put out by a crew from Sunderland Central fire station.
The fire was in the Galley's Gill area of the city.
A spokesman for Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service said: "We were called at about 5.50pm to a report of some tyres being set on fire.
"The fire was dealt with swiftly and the fire crew were back to the station within half an hour."
The Wagoner County Sheriff's Office says two people died in a car crash Friday afternoon.
Tune in to WMBF News Thursday at 6 p.m. and Friday at 6 a.m. for the latest suspects from the Horry County Sheriff's Office.
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FLORENCE COUNTY, SC (WMBF) – A juvenile has been charged in connection with a threat made against Wilson High School last week, according to Florence County Sheriff Maj. Mike Nunn.
The juvenile faces charges of making a bomb threat and disturbing schools, Nunn said.
He added that the juvenile has been taken to the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice in Columbia.
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SHARE COPY LINK Wayne Lewis, newly appointed as interim education commissioner, said he 'had absolutely no idea' on what the board’s decision would be with appointing him, and speaks about his support for ‘high quality charter schools as a solution.’ Marcus Dorsey
Wayne Lewis, newly appointed as interim education commissioner, said he 'had absolutely no idea' on what the board’s decision would be with appointing him, and speaks about his support for ‘high quality charter schools as a solution.’ Marcus Dorsey
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Nigerian celebrities RMD, Timaya, Kate Henshaw, Mercy Aigbe, Ubi Franklin and estranged wife Lilian Esoro, Chioma Akpotha, comedians Gbenga Adeyinka, Omobaba and lots more were among the stars that attended Ali Baba’s January 1st concert which held at Eko Hotel yesterday. The event was sold out!
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The youngster was very much a diamond in the rough when he arrived at the Parc des Prince last summer as an 18-year old.
Emery's task was to integrate the talented forward into a team already set to contain stars such as Neymar and Edinson Cavani.
During the campaign, PSG strolled to the Ligue 1 title but were knocked out of the Champions League by Real Madrid.
Emery paid for another European failure with his job, but Mbappe had a positive campaign under the Spaniard's watch.
He scored scored 21 goals, provided 16 assists in 46 appearances and was subsequently full of praise for the now Arsenal manager.
Blakeney scored 16 points (4-12 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 7-7 FT) while adding four rebounds, an assist and a block in 26 minutes off the bench during Monday's 110-92 loss to the Knicks.
The performance tied the rookie's career high in scoring, set back on Nov. 15 against the Thunder. Blakeney has scored in double digits in four of the last five games, and with Kris Dunn (foot) and Zach LaVine (knee) both sidelined for a team with nothing to play for except position in the draft lottery, the 21-year-old is in line to see increased minutes over the final weeks of the season.
Plaque will be unveiled at City Hall, Oct. 15
A ceremony planned for October 15 at Claxton City Hall will ensure that the violent death of Town Marshal William A. Baggett will not remain shelved among the dustbins of the city’s history.
Baggett, who served about three years as the town’s only law enforcement officer, was shot and killed on the morning of January 12, 1910, a short distance from the corner of Railroad and S. Newton Streets.
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RSS Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat on Tuesday unfurled the national flag at an aided school in Palakkad district of Kerala defying a restrain order issued by the district administration.
The district collector had written a missive to the management of the Karnakiamman school clarifying that only the head master or a elected public representative could unfurl the Tricolour. Collector P Marykutty was reiterating an order issued by the state government recently.
The notice was issued to the school management and head master at around 1 am on Tuesday, hours before Bhagwat was scheduled to unfurl the national flag as part of Independence Day celebrations.
However, the RSS chief still went ahead and unfurled the flag.
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DALLAS (AP) — Dallas has agreed to pay more than $173 million to settle decades-old lawsuits from thousands of public safety workers over years of back-pay claims.
The Dallas Morning News reports that an executive committee representing nearly 8,700 current and former Dallas police officers and firefighters approved the settlement Tuesday.
The settlement still needs to be approved by a City Council vote this summer.
Council members say Dallas will be able to pay out without increasing property taxes, funding the settlement with existing bond capacity.
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Mayor Mike Rawlings called the latest settlement "a prudent move for taxpayers" both financially and psychologically.
Last year, Dallas settled four lawsuits for more than $61 million arising from the language of a 1979 pay referendum.
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ATOKA, OK (KFOR)– Atoka Elementary School bought six bulletproof safety rooms to place throughout the school in places like the gym, hallways and the library in case of an emergency.
“Before the safe rooms came in, we had to load the kids up on a bus and take them across town, which took anywhere from 14 to 17 minutes, which really in anybody’s terms is not acceptable,” Atoka Public Schools Superintendent Jay McAdams said.
The students inside the room can see what is going on throughout the school via TV monitors installed in the safety room. The rooms have enough space to hold every student and staff member in the school.
Superintendent Jay McAdams said the rooms can withstand a round from a rifle, or EF-5 strength winds.
“We’re one of the first schools anywhere around to have these, but we just want our students to know when they come to Atoka schools, they are safe,” McAdams said.
The six rooms cost the district $400,000.
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Electricity costs for residents in three Sussex County municipalities will be reduced by about 22 percent next month as those towns join with four Warren County municipalities in an energy aggregation program. Joining with Fredon for the next 20 months are Andover and Stanhope boroughs in Sussex County and the Warren County townships of Hope, Hardwick, Harmony and Knowlton.
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Ashley Hawkins will be making the move to the Harrison sideline after nine seasons on the Henderson County High School coaching staff. (Courtesy: EVSC)
A new head coach for the Harrison Girls' Basketball was approved during Tuesday's EVSC meeting.
Ashley Hawkins will be making the move to the Harrison sideline after nine seasons on the Henderson County High School coaching staff. During that time, Hawkins helped lead the school six regional titles, six trips to the state tournament, seven district championships, and three trips to the Elite Eight.
Hawkins is a graduate of Miami University and was also a member of the school's basketball team.
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A motorcyclist has died when his bike collided with a ute on a highway in WA's north.
The car and motorbike were travelling north on Sunday morning on the North West Coastal Highway, near the Pilbara town of Whim Creek, when they crashed.
The 59-year-old bike rider from Port Hedland died at the scene.
State Grid Corporation of China signed its newly established $7.7bn guaranteed medium term note programme on Monday, mandating Bank of China, Citi, Goldman Sachs, HSBC, ICBC International and Morgan Stanley as arrangers.
For the first drawdown, the programme arrangers have secured roles as joint global co-ordinators, alongside joint ...
SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea said on Tuesday now is not the right time to discuss U.S. citizens it has detained, given the state of relations between the two countries, its official KCNA news agency said citing a foreign ministry spokesman.
The spokesman was responding to media reports on the weekend, which said the United States had been engaging in back-channel diplomacy with North Korea for several months to discuss the issue of Americans detained in the isolated country.
North Korea, which released a Canadian pastor last week citing humanitarian grounds after imprisoning him for more than two years, is holding three Americans it accused of various offences.
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CLINTON, Iowa – One person was pronounced dead at the scene after deputies responded to a single-vehicle crash on May 30.
The Clinton County Sheriff’s office said they were dispatched to 292nd Street and 350th Avenue, 3 miles west of Folletts.
When they arrived, they say they found a car that had left the road and struck a tree. The driver, who was pronounced dead, was the only person traveling in the car.
No further information is available at this time.
A bid for post-conviction relief for a local man imprisoned for sexual assault of a child has been rejected in a ruling issued Friday. In a 37-page decision, Judge John Valente rejected the appeal of Rusty Brooks to have his 2011 conviction and sentence vacated because of alleged inadequate legal representation by his attorney.
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In her decision, Justice Carole Beaton of the provincial supreme court’s Family Division says it’s in the six-year-old’s best interest to have contact with the father.
Are u a Fan/Friend of Ric Flair?If so, we need prayers & positive energy 4 our Living Legend as he is dealing w/some tough medical issues🙏🏻 — MelindaMorrisZanoni (@LegacyTalentCEO) August 14, 2017
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The media representative for wrestler Ric Flair says the WWE hall of famer is in the hospital.Melinda Morris Zanoni of Legacy Talent and Entertainment tweeted Monday that "we need prayers & positive energy 4 our Living Legend as he is dealing w/some tough medical issues."It's not clear where Flair is hospitalized. He lives in Charlotte, North Carolina.----------
The journalist arrested at a Tax Day protest at President Donald Trump's signature Las Vegas hotel has been released from jail. With some 2 million Americans hooked on opioid painkillers, drug companies are racing to find alternatives to stem the epidemic.
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TOKYO — Japan coach Akira Nishino is relying heavily on veteran players with previous World Cup experience in his 23-man squad for the tournament.
Keisuke Honda, Shinji Kagawa and Shinji Okazaki were among almost a dozen named Thursday who represented Japan four years ago in Brazil when the country failed to advance from the group stage.
"I considered many factors," Nishino said. "These players have experience but more than that they were picked based on their performance and the balance they offer."
Nishino made his debut as Japan coach on Wednesday when his team lost to Ghana 2-0 in a friendly.
MANASSAS, Va. (AP) — The National Park Service has reached agreement with a nonprofit veterans' organization allowing it take cremated remains left at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and bury them will full military honors.
A park service statement says the Missing in America Project will take possession of dozens of sets of cremains left at the memorial through the years and any future cremains left. They will be inurned in an in-ground vault at a cemetery in Manassas, Virginia, a capital suburb.
The Washington Post reported Wednesday the remains had been kept in a locked cabinet at the park service's large Museum Resource Center in Maryland. No date for the transfer or burial has been set.
Last year, the park service placed signs at the memorial asking people not to leave human remains.
Rebel Wilson has won her defamation trial v Bauer Media.
The jury returned unanimous verdicts in favour of the actress following a trial that stretched three weeks in Melbourne.
Wilson claimed the magazine publisher painted her as a serial liar in a series of articles, and that it had cost her jobs in Hollywood.
Damages will be assessed at a later date.
Do you mean Irak which has been a battlefield for Arab, Farsis, Romans, Mongols and Jews ever since, lately after the Americans occupied Iraq in a matter of week, Irakis showed their stupidity once again and let the Iranians to occupy them as well.... never seen such a stupid nation.Saudi Arabia, Iran and Turkey should really think about annexation of Irak, that would solve the whole problem in the Middle east.... no loser in this solution.
Does Sanofi sell burn cream? ‘Cause Roseanne Barr is going to need it. In a now-deleted tweet , the actress tried to blame Ambien for the racist tweet that led to her sitcom’s cancellation .
Sanofi, the maker of Ambien, is having none of it. They took to Twitter to respond to Barr’s claim that she was “Ambien tweeting” and can’t be held responsible for her racism. The tweet points out that while pharmaceutical drugs do have side effects, “racism is not a known side effect of any Sanofi medication.”
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Brian Bowen is reaming in the NBA draft after the NCAA told South Carolina he would miss at least all of next season before he would be eligible to play as the federal investigation into college basketball continues.
Bowen announced his decision to stay in the NBA draft through the school on Wednesday.
The decision means Bowen, the one-time Louisville recruit who transferred to the Gamecocks in January, won't ever play in college. He was suspended by Louisville after the school said it was being investigated as part of the federal corruption probe into the sport.
The federal complaint stated an Adidas executive and others attempted to funnel $100,000 to a recruit's family for him to play at Louisville. Details in the documents made clear investigators were referring to Bowen.
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MADRID (AP) — Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy is urging the Catalan parliament not to press ahead with the candidacy of fugitive leader Carles Puigdemont for regional president and instead to opt for a lawmaker free of legal proceedings.
Speaking Tuesday on Spanish National Television hours before the parliament is scheduled to hold an investiture vote for Puigdemont, Rajoy said the parliament speaker will face legal consequences if he disobeys a Constitutional Court order saying Puigdemont can only be voted on if he is physically present and has previously obtained court permission.
Puigdemont faces arrest if he returns to Spain.
Rajoy said the "most sensible" thing for the parliament speaker would be to propose a "clean candidate" who is willing to obey the law and work for the return of normality in Catalonia.
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ANNAPOLIS -- Legislation supported by Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot and Gov. Larry Hogan would give new powers to the comptroller's office to combat tax fraud. Testifying Tuesday before the House Judiciary Committee, Franchot, a Democrat, asked lawmakers to "give me the power to make a difference here." At a summit he hosted last month, Franchot said it's ...
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A 43-year-old man was shot and killed in Nolensville last night, according to information released by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.
Robert Ward was found dead at 9849 Sam Donald Road.
The suspected homicide is being investigated by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigations Violent Crimes Response Team, at the request of the 21st District Attorney General Kim Helper and the Nolensville Police Department.
The team is currently on the scene collecting evidence. The investigation is ongoing.
Miami Heat guard Dion Waiters, drives the ball against the Hornets, in the fourth quarter of the Miami Heat and Charlotte Hornets game at AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami on Wed., March 8, 2017. Pedro Portal pportal@miamiherald.com
Glaciologist Dr Ben Galton-Fenzi says more of Antarctica's huge Totten Glacier is floating on the ocean than previously thought, increasing its potential sea level contribution.
April 25(Reuters) - Zhejiang Zhengyuan Zhihui Technology Co Ltd
* Says co’s shareholder, an equity investment limited partnership, plans to cut up to 4.5 percent stake (3 million shares) in the co within six months
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Shares continued to tick back up from the plunges seen on Monday and Tuesdays as the political situation in Italy seemed to stabilise for the time being. While the issue of who is going to run Italy and what that means for a potential exit from the eurozone is far from resolved, there appears to be some progress in talks between the various parties.
Over in the UK a closely watched consumer confidence tracker has ticked higher in May, but the levels still remain at a relatively low ebb overall.
Dozens of people were freezin for a reason in Burkburnett. (Source: RNN Texoma)
Dozens of people were freezin for a reason in Burkburnett.
Saturday was Special Olympics Texas annual Polar Plunge at Boomtown Bay.
Those taking the dip dressed up in their best costume and prepared for the icy descent down one of Boomtown Bays slides.
Every person that made the plunge only had one thing to say.
"It was really cold, like last year was," one plunger said. "It was very cold," said another. "It was freezing!," said a third as he headed for the locker-room.
The wind and cold air didn't make it any warmer, but the plungers didn't freeze in vain. They raised a ton of money for Special Olympics programs.
The team who raised the most money went home with the golden plunger. That team was Holiday ISD with $2,000 raised.
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Freeport native and Aquin graduate Sophie Brunner will end her Arizona State career with four consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances.
The Lady Sun Devils are the Stockton Region's 8-seed and play 9-seed Michigan State on Friday in the first round of the women's tournament.
Brunner's senior season saw the two-time IHSA state champion lead the Lady Sun Devils in scoring (13.5 points per game) and rebounding (7.4 boards per contest).
The Lady Bulldogs standout isn't the only local product playing in March Madness. Byron native Sophie Reecher and MAC champion Toledo are also in the Stockton region as the 10-seed and will play 7-seed Creighton in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Suan Teck Kin, CFA at Global Economics & Markets Research at UOB Group, assessed the recent stance from the PBoC following its Second Quarter Monetary Policy Implementation Report (August 11).
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“PBoC extended its “neutral and prudent” policy stance while keeping the focus on managing and preventing systemic risks”.
“While credit creation remained steady and PBoC keeping liquidity stable, loan interest rates have moved higher in 2Q and are likely to bias higher in the months ahead”.
“The central bank also focused on market determination of the RMB and recent refinement in RMB fixing methodology, which is consistent with our expectation of widening of the daily trading bands in the months ahead”.
Advertising on the internet has always been a slightly nefarious game, with banner ads offering pills that doctors hate and “one weird trick” diets that somehow the US Food and Drug Administration doesn’t know about.
But a new advertisement popping up on Snapchat might have them all beat:
There is a fake hair on this ad to get you to swipe up. Someone needs to stop these “growth hackers.” pic.twitter.com/FpqMdMOP2m — Blake Robbins (@blakeir) December 9, 2017
This ad features a fake hair on the image, in an attempt to get people to swipe it away. On Snapchat, swiping up on an ad summons the advertiser’s website and will count as a coveted click-through for its metrics. While it might not lead to a sale, it’ll be a partial success for the advertiser, given how difficult it is to even get people to click on an ad in the first place. The average click-through rate on display ads across the web is a paltry 0.35%, according to the marketing company HubSpot.
Glen Rose High School students meet in the cafeteria for orientation on the first day of school, Monday, Aug. 14, 2017.
COMSTOCK TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — Kalamazoo County sheriff’s deputies say a man was critically injured in a shooting early Monday.
Deputies say the man was found around 4 a.m. at the corner of Sprinkle Road and East Michigan Avenue in Comstock Township.
Kalamazoo County Undersheriff Paul Matyas said the victim was taken to an area hospital in critical condition.
No other information is available at this point.
This is a developing story. 24 Hour News 8 has a crew headed to the scene and is working to learn more information. Check back for further updates, and tune into 24 Hour News 8 Daybreak for the latest information.
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An employee in the prime minister's office has resigned after an investigation into unspecified allegations against him.
A spokeswoman for the PMO says Claude-Eric Gagne is no longer an employee in Justin Trudeau's office.
Eleanore Catenaro declined further comment in an email, calling it a confidential matter.
Gagne, the deputy director of operations, had been on leave since Nov. 1 pending the outcome of an investigation by a third-party investigator -- Rubin Thomlinson, a prominent employment law firm.
He has said previously that he challenged the veracity of the allegations.
Before joining the PMO, Gagne was chief Quebec organizer for the Liberal Party of Canada during the 2015 election campaign.
He had previously worked in the offices of provincial Liberal cabinet ministers Yolande James and Claude Bechard.
Junis was recalled from Triple-A Omaha and will start Monday's game against the Athletics, Joel Goldberg of FOX Sports Kansas City reports.
After tossing eight innings of one-run ball in his spot start Aug. 6 against the Mariners, Junis didn't have to wait long for another opportunity in the big-league rotation, with Trevor Cahil's (shoulder) recent placement on the disabled list opening up another spot for him. However, aside from the gem he tossed the last time out with the Royals, Junis has failed to replicate his success with Omaha in the majors, with the 24-year-old sporting a 4.70 ERA and 1.39 WHIP over 44 innings. With Cahill having yet to resume throwing, Junis could be on tap for a two-start week with a second turn perhaps coming Sunday against the Indians, but fantasy owners in deeper mixed and AL-only settings may want to see more from him before entrusting him with a spot in their active lineups.
Erie firefighters were called out to tackle flames at west Erie pizza shop Saturday.
The arrived at Lucchetti's Pizza on West 26th Street around 11:30 a.m. to find smoke pouring out of the rear of the building.
The restaurant was not open. Firefighters had to force their way into the building.
Fire crews said it started on the first floor. They reportedly found smoke pouring out of a back room near a stove.
Crews had the fire under control in about 20 minutes.
A fire inspector said his investigation uncovered what he is calling some red flags.
The fire is being considered suspicious at this point.
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OKLAHOMA CITY — A former Oklahoma City mayor and member of the University of Oklahoma Board of Regents is being criticized for comparing gay people to pedophiles.
Kirk Humphreys made the comments over the weekend on KFOR-TV's public affairs show. He also compared gay people to politicians who've recently resigned after allegations of sexual misconduct.
LGBTQ advocacy group Freedom Oklahoma has called for his removal from the board if he doesn't apologize. Executive Director Troy Stevenson says Humphreys' comments were disheartening and dangerous for LGBTQ youth who are already harassed and bullied.
A staffer at Humphreys' office said he was out of town Monday and unavailable to comment.
On January 29, WWE will present its annual Royal Rumble pay-per-view, hoping the gigantic event from San Antonio lives up to the lofty expectation of fans and the reputation the show has garnered in its near three decades of existence.
It has earned that reputation on the backs of superb cards featuring the most recognizable stars in wrestling history.
From Hulk Hogan to Ric Flair and The Rock to Steve Austin, the show has been home to some outstanding matches and moments. More importantly, it has been home to some of the best presentations in WWE history.
Championship clashes, brutal and violent gimmick matches, and the Rumble itself come together to create the most entertaining shows from top to bottom.
In hopes that this year's upcoming spectacular lives up to the best the promotion has ever delivered, take this stroll through Royal Rumble history and relive the cards that have helped the January event achieve its greatness since the inaugural event in 1988.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Louisville has placed associate men's basketball coach Kenny Johnson and assistant Jordan Fair on paid administrative leave while the school handles its involvement in a national federal investigation of the sport.
Neither Fair nor Johnson have participated in practices conducted this week by interim coach David Padgett, who was named Sept. 29 as Rick Pitino's replacement. Pitino is on unpaid administrative leave and facing dismissal after 16 seasons in the wake of the probe.
Vince Tyra was named acting athletic director on Tuesday in place Tom Jurich, who's on paid leave pending an Oct. 18 review by trustees. Tyra said in a release Friday that the school is doing due diligence while co-operating with federal authorities and called the decisions regarding Fair and Johnson "an appropriate step at this time."
Johnson is in his fourth season with Louisville; it's Fair's second season the staff.
Broadway Grosses: No Sweat for the 2017 Pulitzer Prize Winner as Grosses Rise
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NEW YORK — Arizona coach Ariel Prieto and the Diamondbacks have been fined by Major League Baseball for his wearing an Apple Watch in the dugout during the NL wild-card win over Colorado.
MLB announced the discipline Friday, two days after the game.
The commissioner's office said in a statement that it interviewed Prieto and examined his watch and cellphone. It said it "found no evidence that Mr. Prieto used the Apple Watch or cellphone for any purpose in the dugout, nor any baseball-related communication on either device, during Wednesday's game."
Prieto and the team were fined because he violated a regulation, and MLB will donate the fine money to hurricane relief efforts in Puerto Rico.
C.B. McGrath and his staff have hit the recruiting trail. UNCW offered three star guard Jay Estime out of Berkmar High School in Duluth, GA this weekend.
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JACQUELINE DORMER / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Marian head coach Paul Brutto poses for a photo with his team after his 700th career win after they defeated Lincoln Academy in the girls' basketball game at Marian Catholic High School in Hometown on Monday evening, December 11, 2017. Kneeling front from left are players, Abbey Digris, Gianna Agosti, Reese Erbe, Emily Shaud, Alexa Murray, standing back from left, Emma McClafferty, Isabella Schwabe, Coach Brutto, Macy Alansky, Julia Kreisl and Lyndsey Reinoehl.
With the passage of a new state budget May 26 on the final day of the 2017 legislative session, several ...
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Pele's first involvement in a World Cup came in the 1958 finals in Sweden, where the young Brazilian started in his country's 2-0 victory over the Soviet Union. Pele was the youngest player to have ever played in a World Cup at the time, the youngest player to score a hat-trick following Brazil's 5-2 win over France, and would also later simultaneously became the youngest player to participate in, score, and win a World Cup final, as he netted twice to secure the trophy for the Selecao.
Chelsea have reportedly joined the hunt to sign Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti at the end of the current campaign.
The France international has firmly established himself as the first-choice centre-back alongside Gerard Pique, but his long-term future at Camp Nou still remains a concern.
According to Don Balon, the Blues have joined the likes of Paris Saint-Germain in the pursuit of the centre-back, who has a release clause of £53m in his existing contract.
Umtiti is presently contracted to Blaugrana until the summer of 2021, but the club are keen to hold talks over a new deal in the near future in order to increase his overall valuation.
The Frenchman had missed the best part of two months with a hamstring issue, but he has recently retained his position ahead of former Premier League regular Thomas Vermaelen.
Chelsea are presently placed fourth in the Premier League standings with 50 points, and they will be aiming to maintain their Champions League hunt with an away win at Watford on Monday night.
April 13 Matsuya Co Ltd
* Says it took out a loan of 11 billion yen from The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd and financial institutions
* Maturity date Feb. 26, 2027
* Proceeds was used to acquire property
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Profit at Brazil's BTG Pactual falls as revenue plummets
SAO PAULO, Feb 15 (Reuters) - Profit at Brazil's Grupo BTG Pactual SA fell in the fourth quarter, as revenue in most business lines dropped in the wake of a dramatic balance sheet downsizing at Latin America's largest independent investment bank.
In a statement released late on Tuesday, BTG Pactual said net income totaled 652 million reais ($211 million) in the quarter, down 1 percent from the prior three months.
Annualized return on equity, a measure of profitability, rose slightly to 12.7 percent in the fourth quarter, the statement said, after a large interest-on-equity payment helped reduce shareholder equity by about 17 percent.
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Snakes can jump.
Not all snakes are poisonous, and almost all of them go out of their way to stay away from you. But 100 percent are scary and there’s no way I would stay as cool as this guy if one jumped at me while I was motorcycling.
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Looks like the long slithery thing in this video was enjoying what was probably some very warm asphalt when its nap was disturbed by a biker. Is starts crossing the road, then pow!, a mother fucking snake in the mother fucking air.
Can you imagine if it caught the biker in the leg? Or got caught up in his spokes? Ick. Yikes. Yowza. I’m shivering just thinking about it.
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When I used to ride in Australia, a wild country ruled by serpents, I actually only saw one snake and it was from the safety of a truck. So obviously I didn’t get properly desensitized to the things.
Stay safe out there, and watch the road real carefully now!
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According to VG’s information, is the Islamist Arfan Bhatti linked to four weapons. He is charged with illegal dealing with weapons.
Bhatti was arrested on Wednesday May the16th and has since been detained in custody.
He has earlier got extended custody, last Friday for four new weeks. The district court still believes that there are both grounds for suspecting Bhatti and the risk of eviction.
Bhatti appealed this ruling on the spot. He believes that the arrest was politically justified and has denied that he has anything to do with the matter. However, according to VG, he can be linked to four weapons.
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GREENVILLE CO., S.C. (WSPA) – At least 14 families were forced out of their homes after a fire tore through an apartment complex on the first day of the New Year.
Wade Hampton Fire Department, Boiling Springs Fire Department, and Pelham-Batesville fire departments responded to the fire just after 2 p.m. Sunday to the Crestmont at Thornblade apartment complex on Crestmont Way.
No one was hurt in the fire.
Fire officials believe the fire started on a balcony and spread to the attic.
At least 28 apartments could be damaged, according to the fire marshal.
The Red Cross says 23 units were affected by the fire.
The organization is helping 14 families that were displaced, but says more could be displaced once they return home from the holidays.
As of Sunday night, the cause of the fire had not been determined.
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WINNEBAGO, Neb. (AP) — Officials have confirmed that a mountain lion was spotted in northeast Nebraska’s Thurston County.
The Winnebago Wildlife and Parks Department says that a photo of the mountain lion was taken east of Winnebago on Thursday.
Landowner Matt Morgan says he found a deer carcass in a tree on his property earlier last week. He says a trail camera he set up caught a photo of the mountain lion as it walked past.
Mountain lions are native to Nebraska but were eliminated by the end of the 1800s. Mountain lions — also called cougars — started returning to Nebraska from neighboring states late in the 1990s.
The widow of a beloved Hollywood actor and the wife of a prominent West Palm Beach attorney, who has ties to a federal judge and a former U.S. congressman, are among the potential jurors who could be selected today to decide a lawsuit against the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office in the death of Seth Adams. The two, along with a retired immigration attorney and a security officer at Jupiter Medical Center, are among the 23 prospective jurors who were selected Monday.
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The man who made Jordan Pickford the most expensive English goalkeeper in history can allow himself a satisfied smile as the country celebrates reaching the World Cup quarter-finals.
Steve Walsh was Everton’s Director of Football when he urged the club to pay what may eventually be £30million for the 24-year-old. Walsh’s greatest concern was not overvaluing Pickford when agreeing the deal with Sunderland, but how long Everton might keep him if Real Madrid called.
“We never actually paid £30million. The initial outlay was not that much, but was built on Premier League and international appearances,” says Walsh.
“It is fair to say it might eventually be that much. But when a player proves you...
We may have seen the last of Derek Anderson in a Panthers uniform. Anderson remains unsigned, and at this point in the offseason that’s generally not a good prospect for your employment.
For the last seven seasons, Anderson has served as Cam Newton’s primary backup at quarterback.
It appears the team is ready to move on to somebody younger.
Yesterday, coach Ron Rivera told reporters he believes Anderson’s replacement is already on the roster.
Today, Anderson took to Twitter to say good-bye to the organization and its fans.
https://twitter.com/DAnderson314/status/1001850715495518209
Can’t forget all of the great @panther fans as well and the many great memories our family will carry with us forever..#nfcchamps#sb50#mnf#tds#181 — Derek Anderson (@DAnderson314) May 30, 2018
Garrett Gilbert appears to be the favorite to win his old job.
Transcript for Former Temptations singer Dennis Edwards dead at 74
At a passing to report from the world of music tonight. You know the song longtime temptations singer Dennis Edwards and Papa was Rolling Stone. Learned he died in Chicago today he would have turned 75. Tomorrow.
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Here’s a story that proves it’s never too late to find love. From The New York Times:
A 98-year-old woman named Gertrude Mokotoff and a 94-year-old man named Alvin Mann from Middletown, New York just got married. And how did they meet? At the gym. Back when Gertrude (how awesome is it her name is Gertrude?? So adorable!!!) was only 90 and Alvin was 86, they were both working out at the same gym and a mutual friend introduced them. They’re both widowed from previous marriages, and they started dating. But clearly, even at their ages, they were willing to take their time because it took eight years before they decided to get married. And Gertrude was the one who finally proposed to Alvin. Alvin says, “Age doesn’t mean a damn thing to me or Gert. We don’t see it as a barrier. We still do what we want to do in life.”
We are a little concerned about their age difference. Four years seems a little much. LOL.
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Political parties are continuing their debate on President Jacob Zuma’s State of the Nation Address (Sona) in Parliament.
CAPE TOWN - Political parties are continuing their debate on President Jacob Zuma’s State of the Nation Address (Sona) in Parliament.
Zuma's address last week was again marred by chaos, violence and insults.
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) did not attend the debate.
On the first day of the debate, the leader of the opposition Mmusi Maimane laid into the African National Congress (ANC) government, saying that it no longer puts the needs of South Africans first.
He said that the ANC had turned from the liberator of the people, to the enemy of the people.
Also during the debate, Rural Development and Land Reform Minister Gugile Nkwinti called on government to start expropriating land without compensation if it’s to speed up socio-economic reform.
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Alarm bells are going off around the state as homeless shelters and housing organizations witness a troubling rise in the number of seniors looking for help. "I think we're starting to see the beginning of the wave," said Sue Koesterman, executive director of Churches United for the Homeless shelter in Moorhead.
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Thehas vacated a temporary restraining order issued byagainst the state from using the paralytic vecuronium bromide in its execution protocol. The drug's supplier,, filed a lawsuit alleging the state illegally obtained the drug. In light of the federal injunction, McKesson had requested to withdraw the suit and vacate the temporary restraining order, but Griffin had not signed off on the request at the time the Arkansas Supreme Court reassigned the case toearlier today. The Supreme Court stepped in before Gray could sign off on the motions from McKesson. Chief Justice Dan Kemp and Justice Jo Hart dissented, saying they would have waited on the lower court.McKesson plans to file a new complaint and ask for a temporary injunction or preliminary injunction, according to a source.More shortly.
Shoutz, a maintenance worker at the business, was reportedly working on a machine and became pinned in a piece of equipment, according to a news release.
Rescue workers were able to free Shoutz from the equipment and began lifesaving efforts, but he succumbed to his injuries and died at the scene.
Meeker County sheriff’s deputies, Watkins Ambulance, Watkins Fire Department and Life Link III responded to the scene.
The Meeker County Sheriff's Office is continuing the investigation.
Ireland defender Stephen Ward has signed a new two-year deal with Burnley.
Ward joined the Clarets from Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2014, and has extended his stay at Turf Moor until 2019, with the option to stay a further year.
Ward was on target as Sean Dyche’s side stunned champions Chelsea on the season’s opening weekend, scoring the second in a 3-2 win at Stamford Bridge.
On Monday 31-year-old fullback was named in Martin O’Neill’s provisonal 39-man squad for the World Cup qualifiers against Georgia and Serbia in September.
On his new contract, Ward said: “It’s great and long may it continue.
“I’m delighted to have signed. It’s just great to be part of a club like this at the minute and hopefully we can have another successful season.”
Following the death of a Grade 12 student who jumped from the 7th floor of their school last week because of depression, a stage play this Sunday at the University of Southern Philippines Theater Arts to portray its cause and effects, particularly on teenage victims. Students from public and private schools in Cebu City and the province will also undergo depression seminar about this kind of unusual behavior that can be treated through a series of counseling, according to Erika King Datan, a nurse of the Department of Health (DOH-7), said.
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Torreyes is not in the lineup Monday against the White Sox, Colleen Kane of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Torreyes has appeared in every game for the Yankees this season (starting all but one), so he'll get a breather as Pete Kozma takes over at shortstop. The 24-year-old is 10-for-40 with 10 RBI this season.
One Alakanuk Teen Injured in Propane Fire Incident
Alaska Native News May 29, 2018.
A 14-year-old teen was injured when a propane tank caught fire in the community of Alakanuk on Monday morning and she had to be flown out to Bethel for treatment of her injuries troopers reported.
Emmonak-based troopers were notified of a fire with an explosion with injuries at 9 am on Monday morning.
When troopers responded to the village and opened an investigation into the incident, they found that several juveniles had gone onto someone’s property and were huffing propane from a tank there when the tank caught on fire shooting flames from the outlet.
A 14-year-old girl was injured in the incident.
Troopers would find that earlier reports of an explosion accompanying the fire were unfounded.
The teen was flown to Bethel for treatment of injuries.
The trooper’s report was forwarded to the Bethel Department of Juvenile Justice for review.
Players to be sent off at half-time
Thursday, May 31st 2018 at 00:00 GMT +3 | Football By Daily Mail:
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A player guilty of violent conduct that has been missed by a referee can now be sent off retrospectively in the same match.
In a significant rule change that is being introduced for the World Cup and will work alongside VAR, even if play has re-started the referee can later be made aware of an off-the-ball incident and stop the game before reviewing the offence and deciding on a dismissal.
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The Fourth of July is a time for celebrating American Independence — and some of the most memorable moments in American sports history.
Here's looking back on nine unforgettable occasions in sports history. Of course it includes America's favorite pastime, a little tennis at Wimbledon and one funny blunder.
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on Monday said it will increase prices of its entire passenger vehicle range by up to Rs 25,000, starting from January, due to rising input costs.
"The changing market conditions, rising input costs and various external economic factors have compelled us to consider the price increase," said Mayank Pareek, president, passenger vehicle business,
"We are optimistic on maintaining our growth trajectory in the coming year on the back of our robust product portfolio like Tiago, Hexa, and the recently launched Nexon," he said.
The statement said the introductory prices of the recently launched lifestyle compact SUV, Nexon, which comes with Level NEX design, performance and technology features, will be ending by December 31. This entire range will also witness a price hike by up to Rs 25,000.
EATON, Ohio (AP)  Court records show that an Ohio man who told police he killed his son with a hatchet during a confrontation has been charged with aggravated murder.
Fifty-eight-year-old Gabriel Schaaf, of Lewisburg, is scheduled for an initial appearance Wednesday in Eaton Municipal Court. He also faces a tampering with evidence charge.
Schaaf was arrested last week after investigators found his DNA beneath 29-year-old Jonathan Schaaf's fingernails.
Police say Gabriel Schaaf called 911 in December and reported having found his son's body in their home about 30 miles (48 kilometers) west of Dayton.
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The Dayton Daily News reports Schaaf told investigators his son was holding a rifle when he was killed.
Court records don't indicate whether Schaaf has an attorney.
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There's an exciting new show coming to the Denver Center for Performing Arts. The national tour of "Dear Evan Hansen" is launching in Denver in the Fall of 2018. This past weekend the show won six Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The play is all about a letter that was never meant to be seen, a lie that was never meant to be told, and the chance to finally fit in. You can head to DenverCenter.org for more information.
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CERRO GORDO, County – A school bus was involved in a head-on crash Monday afternoon just before 4 p.m.The Cerro Gordo County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the crash and said there were no injuries. There was no word on if there were students on the bus.It happened on Indigo Ave. near Interstate-35.We will have more on this story as it develops.
Boro are looking to start 2017 in the best possible fashion with a home win against Premier League champions Leicester.
Despite topping the table last season, Aitor Karanka now sees the Foxes as direct rivals in the relegation fight.
But Claudio Ranieri's side eased their own concerns with a 1-0 win over West Ham United on New Year's Eve.
Boro, of course, suffered a cruel defeat at Old Trafford and will be looking to bounce back after two defeats on the bounce.
With the visit of Leicester coming just 48 hours after the last outing, Aitor Karanka has decisions to make with his team selection.
Leicester will be without England international striker Jamie Vardy.
Follow all the build-up, the action and the reaction on our live blog from the Riverside.
At Gardiner, Mary Toman’s 19 points led eighth-ranked Gardiner past No. 9 Brewer.
Lauren Chadwick and Logan Granholm added 13 points apiece for the Tigers.
Cassidy Smith and Julie Bullard paced Brewer with 11 points each.
Brewer 13 31 38 50
Gardiner 13 32 48 63
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LONDON, May 31 (Reuters) - European shares opened just slightly up on Thursday as investors waited to see whether Italy’s political crisis would finally be resolved and fresh trade war fears weighed on German automakers.
Milan’s bourse opened higher but nervousness about the ongoing negotiations was palpable with the FTSE MIB index making strong swings, falling up to 0.4 percent before rising back to 0.3 percent as shares in financials recovered.
Italy’s banking index, which is down more than 5 percent so far this week, extended yesterday’s gains with a 1 percent rise.
The pan-European STOXX 600 index was up 0.1 percent by 0735 GMT but Germany’s DAX was down 0.2 percent as car makers Volkswagen and Daimler lost 1.3 and 0.9 percent respectively after a report President Trump wanted to block German luxury cars from the U.S. market.
Aug 13 (Gracenote) - Summary from the Spanish Super Cup Final match on Sunday Barcelona 1 Lionel Messi 77pen Real Madrid 3 Gerard Pique 50og, Cristiano Ronaldo 80, Marco Asensio 90 Red Card: Cristiano Ronaldo 82 Halftime: 0-0;Attendance: 89,514 - - -
The White House says it disagrees "strenuously" with a budget analysis of the Republican health care plan.
Health Secretary Tom Price says it will cover more individuals and lower costs.
Congress' nonpartisan budget analysts projected Monday that 14 million Americans would lose coverage next year under House Republican legislation remaking the nation's health care system. The Congressional Budget says that figure would grow to 24 million by 2026.
But Price says the administration disagrees "strenuously with the report that was put out."
Price complained the CBO only looked at the House bill, and not the two other parts of their three-phase plan.
As for the estimate that 14 million people would lose coverage, he says, "It's just not believable is what we would suggest."
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Magnolia Collective is made up of local musicians who describe their sound as psychedelic rock fused with Southern Gothic.
The group formed after Mimi and Rich McLaughlin befriended Daniel Snyder and secured a regular monthly gig at The Station in Carrboro. After nearly a year of playing music together alongside a cast of revolving musicians, the threesome took in drummer Jonathan Truesdale and formed Magnolia Collective. After a quiet year, the group is in the process of putting final touches on a new album.
Host Frank Stasio discusses the balance of life and music with Mimi McLaughlin, Rich McLaughlin and Daniel Snyder of Magnolia Collective. The band also performs live in studio. Magnolia Collective performs with Amigo tonight at Cat’s Cradle Back Room in Carrboro at 9 p.m.
ROANOKE, Va. - The highly-anticipated Super Bowl night episode of "This Is Us" is not one you want to miss.
To make sure you catch every second (especially that last scene) here's what you need to know!
The episode is slated to start immediately after the Super Bowl at 10:15 p.m.; however, if the Super Bowl runs long, “This Is Us” will also be pushed back. The good news is that in your DVR listings, there's already extra time allotted to prevent the recording from cutting off any portion of the show. To be extra safe you don't miss anything, your best bet is to set your DVR to record "This is Us," "10 News at 11" and the special live telecast of “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” from Minneapolis
If that somehow doesn't work for you, “This Is Us” will be available Monday on digital and mobile platforms, including the NBC App, Hulu, unauthenticated on NBC.com as well as via most VOD providers.
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DETROIT (AP) – Neither higher gas prices nor rising interest rates could put a damper on U.S. auto sales during the first half of the year.
Sales rose 1.8 percent during the first half of the year, while June sales were up about 5 percent compared with a year ago, according to Edmunds.com.
Analysts say the boost was fueled by strong consumer confidence and low unemployment.
But analysts at Cox Automotive, which includes Kelley Blue Book, issued a cautionary note on the numbers, saying Tuesday that much of the increase was due to low-profit sales to fleet buyers such as rental car companies, and retail sales to individual buyers were propped up by rising incentives such as rebates and subsidized leases.
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Holtby stopped 28 of 32 shots in Thursday's season-opening shootout win against the Senators.
While he did allow four goals, Holtby made some quality saves and played an important role in the victory. The 28-year-old has played 60-plus games in three consecutive seasons and is likely in store for another heavy workload this time around. Holtby has consistently been one of the best netminders in the NHL since entering the league in 2010 and picked up where he left off on Thursday. You'll want him in your lineup every night he gets the nod for Washington.
Can you handle the heat?
Well, celebrities like Kelly Clarkson, Andy Cohen and more proved that they are the masters of spice when they accepted the ALS Pepper Challenge.
Several celebrities joined in bringing awareness to the progressive neurodegenerative disease by swapping out the cold waters of the Ice Bucket Challenge and trading it in for the heat of the habanero pepper.
Among them was The Voice judge Clarkson, who defeated the viral challenge in a video she shared with her followers on Instagram. And while the singer may have successfully chowed down on a habanero pepper, that doesn't mean she didn't go down without a fight. The 35-year-old jokingly managed to tell her challenger, Trisha Yearwood, "I can't stand you," while holding back tears.
Batali steps down after sexual misconduct allegations
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NEW YORK- Mario Batali is stepping down from daily operations at his restaurant empire following reports of sexual misconduct by the celebrity chef over a period of at least 20 years.
The online site Eater New York reported Monday that the incidents involve at least four women, three who worked for Batali. In a prepared statement sent to The Associated Press, Batali said the complaints match up with his past behavior.
A spokesperson for Batali & Bastianich Hospitality Group says an employee reported inappropriate behavior by Batali in October. The company told Eater it was the first formal complaint against Batali and that he was reprimanded and required to attend training.
ABC said Monday that it has asked Batali to step away from the show, "The Chew" while the allegations are investigated.
A popular location in Evansville is getting a new restaurant and grocery store.
A groundbreaking ceremony was held Tuesday morning for a new Crossroads IGA and Which Wich sandwich shop.
They will be located off the Lloyd Expressway, right by Harrison High School.
Both the IGA and sandwich shop are expected to be open early spring 2019. Officials say the store will provide convenience to anyone in the area.
The new IGA will have more than 40 employees.
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Something you thought would need fixing will start working again today and it will soon be functioning so well that you may wonder how on earth it broke down in the first place. Don’t try to explain it, just be grateful it’s going okay.
With fewer than 25 days left in this legislative session, Nebraska lawmakers have each identified one priority bill, hoping to see consideration on the floor before the Legislature's scheduled adjournment in early June. Each bill or resolution is summarized and includes where the bill currently stands in the Legislature.Bills listed as under enrollment and review are at a stage after first- or second-round approval in which amendments are incorporated and the language is checked for grammar and technical consistencies.
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President Trump wishes U.S. a happy Fourth of July
Conservative Rep. Jim Jordan denies he ignored alleged sex abuse
Woman,92, shot and killed son who tried putting her in nursing home, says police
A sailboat got hung up on the bridge to Manhattan's Roosevelt Island on Monday evening.
Police said the vessel managed to get its mast hung up on the side of the Roosevelt Island Bridge, which connects the island and Queens, about 8 p.m.
Two passengers aboard the boat were brought to safety, and the boat itself was towed to Pier 59. Neither person was injured.
Footage posted to the Citizen app showed the boat effectively moored to the drawbridge by its tall mast. Several rescue boats approach and can be seen tugging the vessel away.
It's not clear if the sailboat's operators had signaled in to have the bridge raised.
Ulster head coach Jono Gibbes describes Brian O'Driscoll's comment that the province are a 'basket case' as "irrelevant".
Gibbes looks ahead to Ulster's final game of of the regular Pro14 season against Munster at Thomond Park.
Ulster need to record a bonus-point win if they are to have any chance of making it into the play-offs.
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San Luis Obispo police are searching for a man who caused more than $1,000 of damage to a government building on Monday. The building is believed to be the Social Security office in San Luis Obispo, and the vandalism was reportedly graffiti.
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A fun cycling-themed quiz and raffle evening in aid of Breast Cancer Now – great raffle prizes and an evening of cycling trivia suitable for all to enjoy. The tickets can be bought on line in advance at bit.ly./2fywvBN – put your name, number of tickets and Le Quiz on your purchase and you’ll be added to the list on the door.
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FIDDLE FEST 2.0
Fri Aug 11 2017 8pm - $8 @ Anodyne - 224 W. Bruce St.
The second annual Fiddle Fest will once again feature three separate acts in contrasting violin styles:
The Mariachi Panteras de Milwaukee, Glenn Asch Duo, and Swing Chevron.
This time, the evening will be a benefit in support of Fresh Start Learning Inc., a Milwaukee based non-profit organization dedicated to helping the victims of sex trafficking.
The Mariachi Panteras will play traditional Mariachi music, which is known for being joyous, its intricate rhythm patterns, and the flashy presence that each instrument provides.
Glenn Asch, a violinist with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, will perform a Fugue from Bartók’s Solo Violin Sonata as well as contribute a duet performance.
Finally, Swing Chevron will return with featured guests as always, finishing the evening with upbeat gypsy swing music.
Do not miss out on this evening of fantastic fiddle festivities!
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The crash occurred sometime before 1 p.m. at Central Avenue and Wyoming Boulevard. Albuquerque Police Department Public Information Officer Fred Duran said several people were taken to the hospital with injuries.
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British police are investigating six claims of sexual assault or assault by Academy Award-winning actor Kevin Spacey, three more than previously disclosed.
British media reported earlier this year that London's Metropolitan Police force was investigating allegations against the former "House of Cards" star.
Police in Britain don't name suspects until they are charged. Asked about Spacey, the force did not identify him by name but said Wednesday that detectives were investigating allegations of sexual assault alleged to have taken place in London's Westminster borough in 1996 and the western England city of Gloucester in 2013.
The force says three other complaints of sexual assault and one of assault by the same suspect have been made.
Spacey was artistic director of London's Old Vic theater for 11 years until 2015.
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The Boots and Bling Gala is happening Saturday night in Wichita Falls. (Source: Facebook)
The Boots and Bling Gala is happening Saturday night in Wichita Falls.
The event is a celebration of the painted horses in the community bought through the Leadership Wichita Falls classes of 2007 and 2017.
The Gala will begin at 7 p.m. and go until 10 tonight.
The money raised from selling the horses, sponsorship's and ticket sales will be used to benefit the Booker T. Washington playground and Bud Daniel Park in downtown Wichita Falls.
It will be held at the French Country Meadow red barn located at 4146 FM 367.
There will be music from Wichita Red and the Songbird and BBQ provided by The Branding Iron.
Tickets are $75 and can be purchased by calling (940)733-1108. You can also email bootsandblinggala2018@gmail.com for more information.
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - Harvard Bioscience Inc:
* HARVARD BIOSCIENCE INC - ON JAN 31, 2018, CO ENTERED INTO A FINANCING AGREEMENT - SEC FILING
* HARVARD BIOSCIENCE INC - FINANCING AGREEMENT PROVIDES SENIOR SECURED CREDIT FACILITIES HAVING $64 MILLION TERM LOAN, $25 MILLION REVOLVING CREDIT LINE Source text: (bit.ly/2EzAUSx) Further company coverage:
SAO PAULO, April 3 Brazilian petroleum regulator ANP said on Monday the country's oil output rose 14.6 percent in February from a year ago, but fell 0.4 percent from the prior month, according to a statement.
Brazil's oil production reached 2.676 million barrels per day, ANP said. Natural gas production was 106.6 million cubic meters per day in February, up 9.2 percent from the same month a year ago but down 3 percent from January. (Reporting by Ana Mano)
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The United States on Wednesday imposed sanctions on six Iranians and three Iran-based entities, including Tehran’s Evin Prison.
The sanctions, announced by the U.S. Treasury on its website, also targeted the group Ansar-e Hezbollah and the Hanista Programming Group.
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Alcoholic drinks can be a significant source of carbohydrates and sugar.
A pint of cider has roughly the same number of calories and grams of carbs as a slice of cheese pizza.
Several studies have documented a link between heavy drinking and weight gain.
Alcohol is not a low-calorie food.
It's no surprise, then, that researchers have documented links between heavy drinking and weight gain.
Aside from alcohol's high calorie count, several other factors may contribute to the tendency for people to put on weight when they drink regularly — from underestimating how much is going into a glass to eating more food while drinking.
Alcohol can also be a significant source of the carbohydrates and sugar in your diet. Scroll to find out your favorite drinks stack up:
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Brent crude oil prices jumped above $65 per barrel after the shutdown of the Forties North Sea pipeline knocked out significant supplies from a market that was already tightening due to OPEC-led production cuts.
Brent crude futures on Tuesday, the international benchmark for oil prices, were at $65.07 dollars a barrel at 0211 GMT.
U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures were at 58.21 dollars a barrel.
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Britain’s Forties oil pipeline, the country’s largest at a capacity of 450,000 barrels per day (bpd), shut down on Monday after cracks were revealed.
“The market reaction shows that in a tight market, any supply issue will quickly be reflected in higher prices,” said ANZ bank.
The jump in Brent prices widened its premium to WTI prices, making U.S. oil exports more attractive.
Russian intelligence has thwarted a double suicide bomb plot in Moscow directed by the Islamic State militant group (ISIS), the country’s main spy agency said on Monday. The FSB said in a statement that it had arrested four people suspected of plotting attacks in the Russian capital: one that was intended to target the city’s metro…
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A record number of people are expected to hit the road this Fourth of July holiday.
And they'll be paying more at the pump.
Gas prices are at their highest level since 2014.
AAA said the national average for a gallon is a bout 63 cents higher than it was this time last year.
In the Chicago area, Gas Buddy reports the average price is $3.13 a gallon.
More than 60 restaurants from White Rock to Whistler are taking part in Dining Out for Life on Thursday, March 22. Portions of the night’s sales will go toward ‘A Loving Spoonful, a charity that helps provide meals for people living with HIV/AIDS. We get a preview of what you can order at Lift Bar…
The board hopes to hear feedback from the public on a proposed salary increase for classified employees, the district's proposed local control accountability plan, the proposed publication budget for the 2017-2018 year and proposed ending fund balances for that same year. Under a tentative agreement with the district and the California School Employees Association, classified employees will receive a 5 percent salary increase over two years.
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MARQUETTE — A local power company is warning residents of a phone scam making its way around the area.
Officials from the Upper Peninsula Power Company say customers have recently reported being contacted about owing money to UPPCO and that without payment on a pre-paid credit card, their power would be shut off.
The company responded that they will never require pre-paid credit cards for payment and that if you receive a similar call, you should not provide private information over the phone regarding your account or banking credentials. You should also write down any information about the call including the date, time and phone number. You can call UPPCO at 800-562-7680 to verify whether you were recently contacted by the power company.
On December 4, 2017, Howard Wohlmuth, 95, and a Baltimore native, beloved husband of Phyllis (Millison) Wohlmuth; devoted father of Louis (Gail) Wohlmuth, Judy (Ken) Goodwich, Linda (Kenneth) Salzman and Mickey (Sharon) Wohlmuth; dear grandfather of many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was an entrepreneur, an inventor, a bridge and tennis devotee and a lover of people. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Trustbridge Hospice, Hospice of Palm Beach/Broward County Foundation Hospice by the Sea Foundation, 5300 East Ave., West Palm Beach, FL 33407 or trustbridgefoundation.org.
A café in Peterborough's Queensgate Shopping Centre is to close.
Muffin Break is to stop trading after its lease in the centre finished.
A spokesperson for the chain said: "Our lease has come to an end and we are unable to successfully negotiate a new lease in the new centre.
"We did get offered an alternative premises but couldn’t agree terms."
The Peterborough Telegraph asked Muffin Break when it will stop trading and how many staff will lose their jobs but has so far not received a reply.
Brett Smith's fiancé Liucija works at Muffin Break and he said she was told last Friday that she had to leave in a fortnight.
The couple have a baby, Gabriel, who is two-and-a-half years old, and Brett said: "We are parents trying to provide and it's hard work as it is. Now she is losing her job it's even harder."
Queensgate has been contacted for comment.
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RIVERVIEW, Fla. (WFLA) – Two men are accused of breaking into a storage unit at Extra Space Storage in Riverview and stealing guns, ammo, musical instruments and multiple personal items of the victim.
Deputies say Joshua Vining, 33, was driving the vehicle as he fled the scene with David Hajipour, 31, on Jan. 19.
The storage unit is located at 7018 Hwy. 301 in Riverview.
Deputies say they recovered 11 of the guns that were stolen but a handgun and two AR-15 rifles are still missing.
Hajipour was arrested on Jan. 19 at a home in Tampa, according to jail records. Deputies say a car was parked with some of the stolen items, including guns in plain view.
Deputies arrested Vining on Thursday near the Goodwill Brandon Superstore on E. Brandon Blvd. He had items that belonged to the victim including a computer monitor and keyboard, deputies say.
Vining is denying any involvement in the burglary or theft of the firearms, according to deputies.
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A UK-based phone retailer has published a video claiming to showcase official Clear View Standing Covers intended for use on the Galaxy S9 and S9+.
The covers, which come in black, blue and magenta colors, are supposed to act as a folio to protect the entire device from drop damage while giving access to all usable ports and input and limited access to the Always On Display. Out of curiosity, MobileFun had decided to use the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ as standing models and officially found that those phones would fit snugly into the cases. Well, speculated dimensions aside, that’s something to note.
One minor problem, though: the cases affirm hardware design changes in the rear, moving the fingerprint sensor from the right of camera(s) to below the camera(s) and the vertical re-orientation of the S9+ dual-camera system. It is, thus, not advised that the expected few who will upgrade from the Galaxy S8 to the S9 keep the same case unless it’s a bumper-only case.
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England vs Pakistan: Fakhar Zaman and Azhar Ali record highest opening run stand in Champions Trophy
Apple has released macOS 10.13.4 beta 6 for registered developers to test on compatible Macs. We’ll dig in to the new version and detail changes below.
9to5Mac Happy Hour
Beta 1
New Privacy explainer included in macOS
32-bit app warning starting now
New ‘Ink Cloud’ wallpaper on all Macs, previously iMac Pro only
Messages in the Cloud is opt-in on High Sierra, requires checking a box
Beta 2-3
iBooks Mac app renamed Books to match iOS (iBooks Author is a Mac App Store app so it likely won’t change until the beta cycle ends )
Beta 4-5
iBooks reverted back to Books
New in Beta 6
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Nanette Johnston, 46, right, sits stoically next to her lawyer, Deputy Public Defender Mick Hill, during sentencing at the Orange County Superior Court in Santa Ana, Calif. on Friday, May 18, 2012.
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The former head of Rio Tinto's iron ore business in China has been released from a Chinese prison after 9 years. Australian citizen Stern Hu was sentenced in 2010 to 10 years jail, after he was found guilty of accepting bribes and stealing trade secrets.
Consolidation Within PE Creates Opportunity For Attys
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 10:21 AM EDT) -- There have been rumblings of an impending wave of consolidation within the private equity industry, and attorneys capable of guiding complex transactions will be in high demand as fund managers more frequently seek mergers with peers or partnerships with larger asset managers, among other unique deal types.
The number of active U.S. private equity firms dipped for the first time in a decade last year, according to data from research firm Pitchbook, from 4,304 in 2015 to 4,248 in 2016. While the 1.3 percent drop might...
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NEW YORK (AP) – Fresh off of his win at the Indianapolis 500, driver Will Power said that the IndyCar series championship is now at the top of his checklist. But the 37-year-old Aussie isn’t ruling out a run at the stock-car circuit, some point down the road.
“I’d love to race an oval in NASCAR, that would be fun,” Power stated on the latest “PodcastOne Sports Now” weekly show with co-hosts Jim Litke and Tim Dahlberg.
However, Power added, he has not made any serious inquiries about picking up a ride, partially because, “I see how long it takes to get good at your craft.”
“Those guys are absolutely top notch,” Power continued. “It would be tough to turn up and be competitive.”
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'The View' host Meghan McCain gives an update on her father, talks transitioning from Fox News to 'The View', and admits she'll face a partisan dilemma if Biden runs in 2020.
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× Charlottesville Reporter Dean Seal: “Some of the ideological scuffles seem so much less important”
Dean Seal is a reporter at the Charlottesville newspaper, The Daily Progress. He joins John to describe what he saw Saturday at the “Unite the Right” rally. He recounts the demonstrations and counter-demonstrations that led to one white nationalist charging into a crowd with a car.
CHANDLER, Ariz. (AP) — An Arizona man who sold ammunition to the gunman in the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history has been charged with manufacturing armor-piercing bullets.
A complaint says unfired armor-piercing bullets found inside the Las Vegas hotel room where the attack was launched on Oct. 1 contained the fingerprints of ammunition dealer Douglas Haig of Arizona.
The complaint filed today in federal court in Phoenix says Haig didn't have a license to manufacture armor-piercing ammunition.
He was charged shortly before having a news conference today. He said he noticed nothing suspicious when he sold 720 rounds of ammunition to Stephen Paddock in the weeks before the attack that killed 58 people.
Haig is a 55-year-old aerospace engineer who sold ammunition as a hobby for about 25 years.
In a case that could potentially complicate the lives of comic convention organizers the country over, a federal jury has ruled in San Diego Comic-Con’s favor in a suit brought against Salt Lake Comic Con for violating copyright law with their use of the term “comic con.”
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West Fargo voters to consider early $107 million in bonding
WEST FARGO, N.D. (AP) — The West Fargo School District will ask voters to approve a nearly $107 million bonding referendum to help build a new high school and middle school.
KFGO says about $88 million would be targeted for new construction. The rest would pay for additions or renovations at Harwood and Horace elementary schools, security upgrades and artificial turf for three high school football fields.
The school board has set the referendum vote for Sept. 25.
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Shaw Communications Inc.’s (SJR.B-T) $430-million deal to acquire wireless spectrum licenses from Quebecor Inc. (QBR.B-T) is a positive for both stocks, according to Desjardins Securities analyst Maher Yaghi.
On Tuesday, Shaw also announced it was selling its data center subsidiary ViaWest Inc. to Peak 10 Holding Corp. for $2.3-billion, which Mr. Yaghi called a “good multiple.”
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German rockers, The New Black, have released a lyric video for “Buddha Belly”, a track from their album A Monster's Life, released last February via AFM Records. Find the new lyric video below.
Tracklist:
"Long Time Coming"
"Blockbuster Life"
"With A Grin"
"Send In The Clowns"
"Dead In The Water"
"Buddha Belly"
"The Beer Of No Return"
"A Pill Named Ting"
"Better"
"That’s Your Poison, Not Mine"
"Buddha Belly" lyric video:
"Send In The Clowns" lyric video:
"With A Grin" video:
"Long Time Coming" video:
The New Black will celebrate their 10th anniversary on January 7th with the Blackfest at Schweinfurt’s Stattbahnhof. The show will feature a special set in five parts and exclusive merchandise. Motorjesus and Serpent Smile are on the bill as support. Go to the event page here for updates and details.
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Police have recovered a device which can be used to steal house and car keys.
Humberside Police officers found a adapted device and a crowbar from behind a bus shelter on Belton High Street.
The Axholme Community Policing Team said the device has handles and a hook on the end, which can be put through a letterbox or windows to steal house and car keys.
CLAY COUNTY, Ind. (WTHI) - Don't forget to think about your pets during this heat.
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The Clay County Humane Society needs your help to take care of all of the animals they have.
They are looking for small baby pools, tarps, hoses, and more.
Organizers say keeping them cool is the biggest struggle they face.
"We are a non-for-profit, so we have very limited funding, and we need 20 or 30 of an item even if it is relatively inexpensive, it does add up. So we reach out to the public and ask for help there," Michelle Cannava, from the Clay County Humane Society said.
Another way you can help? Buy ice cream.
The Humane Society has a booth set-up at Military Park until Wednesday.
All proceeds will go to the Clay County Humane Society.
Nigeria’s Mutiu Adepoju recalled a fierce challenge by Hristo Stoichkov on him when Nigeria played Bulgaria in the group stages of the 1998 World Cup in France.
In the encounter which saw the Super Eagles win by 1-0 win courtesy of a goal from Victor Ikpeba, the former Real Madrid man landed on the floor after the former Barcelona forward had challenged him for an aerial ball.
The former Samsunspor and Real Sociedad midfielder reminisced on the challenge at the Parc des Princes and tagged it a smackdown tie with Stoichkov who won the Bulgarian Footballer of the Year award five times in a row.
With the boxing bout between undefeated Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Conor McGregor scheduled for this weekend, the Nigerian La Liga chief gave a tip of how the KO could be in the T-Mobile Arena on Saturday night.
ABC News(NEW YORK) — A fresh round of cold and snow headed toward the Midwest and Northeast on Monday.
The National Weather Service has issued winter storm watches and warnings for nine states from Indiana to Maine as an Alberta Clipper storm system moves through Monday into Tuesday.
The system is just moving into the northern Plains from the Dakotas to Minnesota and Wisconsin, with snow from Minneapolis to Chicago.
The storm system is forecast to move east into the Great Lakes by Monday evening, bringing snow from Detroit to Cleveland.
The clipper system is expected to touch down in the Northeast by Tuesday morning, with snow mostly inland and rain showers from Boston south to Washington, D.C.
Most of the snow will fall in the Midwest and Northeast just north of major metropolitan areas. Some parts of inland Maine could get as much as 10 inches.
Behind the storm system, the coldest air of the season is forecast for the Northeast by Wednesday morning.
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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Buffalo Police are investigating a drowning that happened at the Hampton Inn on Delaware Avenue.
Police say they were called to a hotel room inside the Hampton just before 1 a.m. Sunday morning.
Police say the drowning victim is a woman in her 40’s.
Detectives will continue to investigate the death.
Five people were hit by gunfire when a block party was breaking up for the night in Philadelphia's Mantua neighborhood.This happened just after 12 a.m. Monday near the intersection of 39th and Melon streets.When police arrived at the scene three gunshot victims were found in the road.Two other victims turned up later at nearby hospitals.Of the five people injured, one remains in critical condition.Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small said, "We know that at least 31 shots were fired. We found 31 spent shell casings."Police did stop a car near the intersection of 37th Street and Fairmount Avenue.Images from the Action Cam showed a white, four-door sedan surrounded by crime tape.Police are continuing to question witnesses.----------
SACRAMENTO (AP) _ These California lotteries were drawn Wednesday:
1-2-4
(one, two, four)
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2-1-1
(two, one, one)
1-7-9-5
(one, seven, nine, five)
1st:4 Big Ben-2nd:1 Gold Rush-3rd:5 California Classic, Race Time: 1:41.43
(1st: 4 Big Ben, 2nd: 1 Gold Rush, 3rd: 5 California Classic; Race Time: one: 41.43)
Estimated jackpot: $183,000
08-22-24-26-29
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FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump meets with British Prime Minister Theresa May in the White House Oval Office in Washington, U.S., January 27, 2017. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
WASHINGTON U.S. President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Theresa May will speak in a call scheduled for later on Tuesday, the White House said.
The White House gave no other details about the discussion, scheduled for 11:30 a.m. ET. The call comes after the two leaders met in Washington last month.
(Reporting by Susan Heavey Editing by W Simon)
Nigerian Navy speaks on recruitment, warns applicants against fraudsters
The Nigerian Navy (NN) on Wednesday said it will make a public announcement whenever its recruitment process commences. It also alerted Nigerians on the activities of fraudsters currently operating fake online recruitment sites. This is contained in a statement issued by the Director of Information, Navy Capt. Suleiman Dahun in Abuja. Dahun said for the […]
Nigerian Navy speaks on recruitment, warns applicants against fraudsters
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Two female secret agents were behind the murder of Kim Jong-un's brother in Kuala Lumpur, a Malaysian police officer has told the Telegraph, after the arrest of a taxi driver who picked them up from the airport.
Kim Jong-nam, 45, died on Monday after collapsing at Kuala Lumpur International Airport while waiting to board a flight back to Macau, where he was living in exile.
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras on Sunday expressed his condolences to the families of the victims of an attack at the Reina nightclub in Istanbul on January 1.
“Sincere condolences to the families of the victims of the heinous terrorist attack in Istanbul. The Greek people stand in solidarity to the people of Turkey in these difficult times. We must increase our cooperation so that 2017 is a year of peace and security,” Tsipras tweeted on Sunday.
The Greek premier had earlier expressed his condolences to Turkey’s Ambassador to Greece Yasar Cevik.
On Monday, Islamic State claimed responsibility for the attack which was carried out by gunman and has so far claimed the lives of 39 people. According to Turkish authorities the suspect was still at large.
× Waffle House shooting suspect’s $2 million bond revoked
The bond for accused Waffle House shooter Travis Reinking has been revoked, Steve Hayslip, spokesman for the Davidson County, Tennessee, District Attorney’s Office said.
Reinking, 29, was arrested Monday in connection with Sunday’s deadly shooting and was originally jailed on a $2 million bond.
A judge later struck down the bond.
A bond hearing is set for Wednesday.
Two days after a gunman opened fire with an assault-style rifle at a Nashville-area Waffle House, authorities are trying to establish what their suspect did in the 35 hours between the deadly attack and his arrest.
Wearing only a jacket, the accused gunman, 29-year-old Travis Reinking, allegedly fatally shot two people outside the Antioch restaurant, police said.
He continued his rampage inside the restaurant, killing two more. Reinking fled the scene completely naked after a customer intervened.
[madcowswe] starts by pointing out that the entire premise of ODrive (an open-source brushless motor driver board) is to make use of inexpensive brushless motors in industrial-type applications. This usually means using hobby electric aircraft motors, but robotic applications sometimes need more torque than those motors can provide. Adding a gearbox is one option, but there is another: so-called “hoverboard” motors are common and offer a frankly outstanding torque-to-price ratio.
A teardown showed that the necessary mechanical and electrical interfacing look to be worth a try, so prototyping has begun. These motors are really designed for spinning a tire on the ground instead of driving other loads, but [madcowswe] believes that by adding an encoder and the right fixtures, these motors could form the basis of an excellent robot arm. The ODrive project was a contender for the 2016 Hackaday Prize and we can’t wait to see where this ends up.
Gaoth Dobhair play Carryduff from Down in the Ulster U21 Club Football Semi-Final tomorrow Sunday.
The winners will face either Lavey of Derry, or Cavan’s Southern Gaels in the final.
Tom Beag Gillespie, Gaoth Dobhair manager, spoke with Tom Comack on Saturday Sport, ahead of their 2pm throw in at Kickhams Creggan, Antrim.
PARIS (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron will discuss the situation in Burkina Faso later on Monday with Burkina Faso President Roch Marc Kabore, after an attack on a restaurant in Ouagadougo which killed at least 18 people.
"The president of the republic will hold talks during the day with his counterpart, President Roch Marc Kabore, in order to evaluate the situation," said a statement issued by Macron's office on Monday.
The statement said France remained committed to working alongside countries in the region to fight against terrorist groups.
French TV station BFM reported that one French citizen had been killed in the attack, although there was no immediate, official confirmation of this fatality.
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The crime-victims department of the Honenu legal-aid organization has filed an appeal of the police to close the case in the attempted theft of 200 head of sheep next to the Binyamin Region Jewish community of Cochav Hashahar only days after the complaint was filed.
The police called a case of "unknown criminals". Honenu and the farmer whose livestock was almost stolen say the police could make better use of fingerprints and security video from the scene as well as security video from nearby roads.
Police believed they have found the remains of man who went missing several days ago.
Acting on information received earlier Friday, ventured to the No. 55 village, Corentyne area where they discovered what is suspected to be human remains. This was confirmed by Berbice Commander, Assistant Commissioner Lyndon Alves who told Demerara Waves Online that police were at the scene.
Police believed that the body is that of a missing 21-year old Azad from Bloomfield Village.
The Ratings Game: Costco’s earnings beat isn’t enough to offset concerns about margins, renewals and Amazon
The colder weather is allowing Wintergreen Resort in Nelson County to fire up its snow guns to get the slopes ready to open this week.
An EF-1 tornado is confirmed by the NWS from the storms Saturday evening. It was 4 miles NE of Anamosa (Jones Co). It happened at 8:50 PM and tracked about 3 miles to the east before lifting. There was damage to trees and outbuildings.
More details to come when the survey team returns to the forecast office.
9:15 AM – Schools Chancellor Carmen Farina delivers remarks at the 56th Annual Financial Literacy and Economic Education Conference. New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge, 333 Adams Street, Brooklyn.
11:00 AM – Mayor de Blasio joins DOT Repaving Crew. Valentine Ave and E 180th Street – Northwest Corner, Bronx.
6:30 PM – Comptroller Scott M. Stringer delivers opening remarks at NYU McSilver Institute and New America NYC “The Color of Money” Panel Discussion. NYU Global Center, 238 Thompson Street, Manhattan.
7:00 PM – Stringer delivers remarks at Emergency Relief Fundraiser for Puerto Rico and Mexico
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WASHINGTON (AP) — A Senate oversight committee says U.S. intelligence agencies' assessment of Russian activities during the 2016 presidential election was based on "sound" analysis not swayed by politics.
The Senate intelligence committee said Tuesday that it perused thousands of pages of documents and conducted interviews with relevant parties that helped the CIA, FBI and National Security Agency compile their January 2017 review about Russian meddling.
The intelligence assessment said Russian activities in the run-up to the U.S. election "represented a significant escalation in a long history of Russian attempts to interfere in U.S. domestic politics."
It said Russians engaged in cyber-espionage and distributed messages through Russian-controlled propaganda outlets to undermine public faith in the democratic process, "denigrate" Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton and promote Donald Trump.
Columbia Baptist Revival and Icy Baptizing, December 1838 The following is a shortened version of an letter, written by former Kentucky Governor Preston H. Leslie, former Confederate Officer, and at the time Territorial Governor of Montana, printed in the Adair County News in February 1898. The letter, written upon the occasion of the death of Dr. W.P. Jones, former Adair Countian, and forwarded to Judge James Garnett, Sr., who allowed the publication... Edited by Mike Watson, Adair County Historian "In the Fall of 1838, after I had professed religion and joined the Baptist Church, I met Dr. [W.P.] Jones, then a youth entering manhood, at Columbia, Ky.
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Henrikh Mkhitaryan provided three assists on a dream home debut as Arsenal cruised to a 5-1 victory over Everton at the Emirates Stadium. Metro reports.
The Armenian international joined the Gunners last month from Manchester United in a swap deal which saw Alexis Sanchez move in the opposite direction.
Mkhitaryan struggled to showcase his creative talents under Jose Mourinho at Old Trafford but the early evidence suggests he will thrive under Arsene Wenger.
After an encouraging cameo performance against Swansea in midweek, the 29-year-old took just six minutes to lay on Aaaron Ramsey’s opener, latching onto fellow home debutant Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s and lashing a low centre across goal for the Welshman to tap home.
RT to vote for Mariya Lasitskene as your female Athlete of the Month for June!
Lasitskene won her five competitions in June, clearing 2.03m in Hengelo and then a world-leading 2.04m in the Paris Diamond League.
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A SOCIALLY DISPLACED woman caught San Fernando Mayor Junia Regrello off-guard when she matter-of-factly admitted that she performed sexual acts in exchange for money to purchase drugs. Regrello was at the time meeting a group of displaced men and women who had taken residence at Harris Promenade, San Fernando.
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(CNBC) — UBS Wealth Management is not a believer in bitcoin becoming a legitimate currency even as the launch of futures lead some investors to believe the cryptocurrency will become a more stable market.
“The bubble to end all bubbles continues. Cryptocurrencies only have value if accepted as currencies. However, they cannot be used for the most important transaction in an economy, and cryptocurrency supply can only rise and never fall (making them a poor store of value),” global chief economist Paul Donovan wrote in a post Monday. “To date, using cryptocurrencies requires (effectively) a simultaneous asset sale and purchase of goods or services.”
The economist said in an October report that bitcoin’s extreme price volatility detracted from its ability to be a “store of value,” which is an essential feature of being a currency.
It’s not even the middle of August and Giancarlo Stanton has already set the Marlins’ franchise record for home runs in a season.
Stanton hit his 43rd homer of the season—and 17th of the second half—in Monday’s game against the Giants. With an exit velocity of just 95.1 mph, it was Stanton’s softest-hit homer since Statcast debuted in 2017 but the ball still managed to go 382 feet.
The record was previously held by Gary Sheffield, who hit 42 homers in 1996. The next three spots on the list are also occupied by Stanton, who hit 37 homers twice and 34 once.
Stanton has been sending them out of the park at a torrid pace since the All-Star break and particularly in the month of August. He’s the third player since 2000 to hit 10 home runs in the first 15 days of a month and has now homered in five straight games, tying Eric Thames for the longest such streak this season.
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Celebrating Cromford Festival takes place this weekend when there will be fun for all the family.
Live music, art and crafts workshops, photos and art exhibitions, market stalls, real ale trail, salsa, school fair, morris dancers, fell race and food tasting are on offer.
For more details, visit www.celebratingcromford.org
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Minersville is 9-1 in State softball championship games. The Battlin' Miners last softball title came in 2014, when this current class of Seniors were Freshman. Of course, several key members of the undefeated State Championship basketball team and assisting this run, three months later. Deja Vu!
Sports in New England are full of legendary tales, and since 1947 one company has been there every step of the way.
’47 is teaming up with NESN to bring you the top 70 moments in Boston sports history since 1947. NESN.com’s Rachel Holt will take you along this wild ride from Super Bowl LI, to the 2004 American League Championship Series and back to the glory days of Bobby Orr and Larry Bird.
Check out Episode 3 in the video above, featuring moments 50-41, and head to ’47’s story page to learn more about their journey from humble beginnings to a Boston sports staple.
Check out moments 60-51 here.
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Schaumburg police are investigating the strangulation of a 33-year-old woman whose body was discovered in her apartment Sunday after a request for a well-being check. Tiffany Thrasher, of Clipper Drive, is believed to have died sometime between 8 p.m. Saturday and 11:45 a.m. Sunday, police said.
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Chengannur: Communist party of India-Maxist candidate Saji Cherian won the Chengannur Assembly bypoll in Kerala with a record margin of over 18,000 votes, a poll official said.
In the 2016 assembly polls the Communist Party of India-Marxist candidate, K.K. Ramachandran Nair, had a lead of only 2,000 votes. The bypoll was necessitated following Nair's death in January
"The signs are good and victory is becoming clear because I have led in all the 14 booths in the first round which include strongholds of the Congress-led UDF," Cherian had said earlier.
Congress candidate D. Vijayakumar was in the second position followed by the Bharatiya Janata Party's P.S. Sreedharan Pillai. "I had told soon after the elections that the Left has purchased votes, and all that can be seen now," said Pillai. Voting for the seat took place on Monday.
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Airmen from the 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit teamed up for an exercise. A1C Jay Brackins was on hand at Kadena as they loaded aircraft with munitions.
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× World-renownedAmerican guitarist Adam Holzman will perform a solo concert aspart of the 2017 UWM Guitar Series. Sponsored by UWM Peck Schoolof the Arts, WUWM MilwaukeePublic Radio, and Urban Milwaukee.
Price: Buy Tickets Now Price General - $12 Seniors, UWM Faculty and Staff - $8 Students and under 18 - Free Majors and Music Directors - Free Online arts.uwm.edu/tickets Phone (414) 229-4308
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has declared that Rivers people are insisting on true federalism because they crave a country where all federating units are allowed to develop in line with their respective potentials and resources. Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, United States of America Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr William Symington and Chairman of the Rivers State Council of Traditional Rulers and Amayanabo of Opobo, King Dandeson Jaja during the state banquet in honour of the United States of Ambassador to Nigeria at the Government House Port Harcourt on Tuesday night.
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During the past ten years, more than one million riders travelled Blue Water Area Transit's commuter routes and took advantage of extended hours to access and maintain employment in St. Clair County and beyond. Riders made 1,190 trips along BWAT's commuter routes and 11,716 trips during extended hours in December 2016, bringing the total since expanded services for commuters started in 2007 to 1,185,371 trips.
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Lindsay Lohan and Camila Cabello were Taylor Swift 's No. 1 fans at Jingle Ball in New York City!
The actress and singer were both dancing along to Taylor's song "Shake It Off" while in the crowd at the Madison Square Garden show on Friday evening. After dominating the Jingle Ball stage herself, Camila shared videos from Taylor's performance on Snapchat. From the posts, it's clear that she couldn't have been more excited to see her friend perform.
"I cried," Camila captioned one video post.
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Baku. 17 January. REPORT.AZ/ We hail and support the call of the UN Secretary-General António Guterres was made in the non-official meeting of UN General Assembly on January 16 to reactivate the OSCE Minsk Group's activity on the settlement of Armenia-Azerbaijan Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, which is among the existing conflicts in Europe.
Report informs, spokesperson of Azerbaijan MFA Hikmat Hajiyev said.
“It is rightly stated by UN Secretary-General that the unresolved conflicts in the background of existing resources, opportunities and institutions in Europe cannot be justified. Although indivisibility of security is regarded as a common principle in Europe, unfortunately the reality is far from that,” said Hajiyev.
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Egypt international Mohamed Salah will reportedly be fit in time for his nation's 2018 FIFA World Cup match against Russia but will miss out on their opener against Uruguay.
That's according to the Egyptian Football Association President Hany Abo Rida (via Bleacher Report's Dean Jones):
Salah injured his shoulder in the UEFA Champions League final against Real Madrid, as the Liverpool winger landed awkwardly after a tussle with Sergio Ramos.
The 25-year-old was substituted immediately, amid fears he would miss out on the World Cup entirely.
Khaled Abd Elaziz, the Egyptian minister for sports, had initially said in a Facebook post that the forward would be fit for the start of the tournament, per AS' Ivan Cordovilla.
The man himself also remained optimistic, although he admitted the odds did not look good:
Egypt will face Uruguay on June 15 before taking on hosts Russia on June 18.
It was beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Maidenhead this weekend.
On Saturday families were able to head to the High Street to listen to the Salvation Army Brass Band and see some reindeer.
And although Santa’s usual crew weren’t available, youngsters were more than happy for the chance to glimpse Horse, Tanner, Dragonfly, Olympic, Pratchett and Christie of the Cairngorms Reindeer Herd.
Visitors included six-year-old St Piran’s School pupil Devangi Kalra, who was out with mum Pooja to see the festive sleigh-pullers for the first time in the flesh.
The troupe had made the trip to Berkshire from the eastern Highlands of Scotland as part of a four-day tour of the country and was next due to head to Selby and Beverley, in Yorkshire.
Alex Smith, part-owner of the 150-strong herd said: “The reindeer travel very well, they’re pretty chilled out and they’re very good with people too.”
Burnley are poised to make an improved £20million bid for Leeds United striker Chris Wood.
Leeds have said the 25-year old is not for sale and dismissed Burnley's offer of £12m plus add-ons last week.
However, Sean Dyche is undeterred and wants to push through a deal for the New Zealand international who scored 30 goals last season.
Burnley are understood to be ready to offer Leeds United £20million for Chris Wood
Burnley had considered Napoli's Duvan Zapata and Nicolas de Proville of Lille but Dyche prefers players with English league experience.
Leeds are ambitious to gain promotion and would struggle to replace Wood's goals though they have lined up Pierre-Michel Lasogga from Hamburg and Ross McCormack of Aston Villa. Both are likely to be initial loans.
Burnley sold striker Andre Gray to Watford earlier this summer for £18.5m.
× DeKalb County inmate ‘walks off’ work detail, search in process
DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. — A news release tells the community to be on the lookout for an inmate who walked away from a job site. Officials note he has no violent record and not expected to be armed.
Keith Amos Clark, 43 of Tracy City, Tennessee, was at the Agricultural Center in Rainsville when he walked away Wednesday morning, according to the release. The 43-year-old had been in the DeKalb Detention Center for 64 days and a part of work crew detail.
Sheriff Jimmy Harris, of the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, warns other of the escapee.
“We urge the citizens of this County to be on the lookout for Clark and if anyone sees Clark please don’t try to make contact with him and call the Sheriff’s Office, 911, or your local Police Department,” said Harris in the announcement.
Bradley Central guard Rhyne Howard is going to need a bigger trophy case.
She won the Class Triple-A Miss Basketball award earlier this month.
And on Monday, she won the state’s Gatorade player of the year award.
Howard averaged over 21-points and seven rebounds a game, and she was also tough on defense, averaging over five steals a contest. Howard was instrumental in leading the Bearettes to a perfect regular season record and a berth in the state semifinals. She is now a candidate for the Gatorade National player of the year honor. Howard has signed to play college basketball next season at the University of Kentucky.
Tyson L. White, 16, of Grandview was shot and killed Tuesday in the 11900 block of Holiday Drive in the Arbors of Grandview apartment complex. A witness said Tyson was shot in a driveway near his apartment building. Ian Cummings
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Authorities say 3 people have died and 2 people are injured after a helicopter crashed into a Southern California home.
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Announcing Our Keynote Speaker: Everett Mitchell
Dane County Circuit Court, pastor at Christ the Solid Rock Baptist Church
The Honorable Judge Everett Mitchell will give this year's lunch keynote. A tireless advocate for advancing civil rights, social justice, and building community, Everett will speak to building community, organizing, and doing the work that needs to be done in these trying times. Mitchell holds the Charles Hamilton Houston Institute's Difference Maker Award. He is a champion for the Constitution and the protections of the rights it affords all of us.
Elected to serve as a Dane County Circuit Court Judge at the end of 2016, Everett is a man of faith and unassailable commitment. He works to strengthen and expand communities, to provide guidance, motivation, and inspiration and we are very excited to have him as this year's keynote speaker.
The Defense Department desires Congress to pass a regular DoD budget instead of requiring the department to operate under a continuing resolution, Air Force Gen. Paul J. Selva, the vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff told attendees at an Air Force Association breakfast in Arlington, Va., April 13, 2017.
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Police: Robbery, attempted sexual assault on woman in Wrigleyville
Police are warning of an attempted sexual assault early Saturday in the Wrigleyville neighborhood on the North Side.
About 1:10 a.m. a 26-year-old female was grabbed from behind and shoved into an alley while walking eastbound on West Cornelia Avenue from North Sheffield Avenue, Chicago Police said.
The male offender demanded money from the victim, which she handed over. The offender then began removing the victim’s clothes and attempted to sexually assault her, police said.
The offender ran away when witnesses appeared, police said.
The offender was described as a 23 to 29-year-old black male, between 5-foot-8-inches and 5-foot-10-inches, possibly with a thin mustache, wearing a red jacket with a white stripe and baggy jeans.
Anyone with information should contact Area North detectives at (312) 744-8200.
Plenty of people love to spend the holidays at a ski resort ― and it looks like this lynx is no exception. The cat was spotted last week by Airrick Hix at the Purgatory Resort in Durango Colorado, and the footage was shared on Facebook by Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Lynx-spotting quickly became almost as popular as skiing and snowboarding at the resort. It was seen again on New Year’s Eve by snowboarder Christian Dufresne: And on New Year’s Day by‎ Jeremy Rowse: “Lynx pose no threat to humans,” Colorado Parks and Wildlife said on Facebook. “But people should not approach any wildlife.” The department also said it doesn’t want the animals to become habituated to humans. The Canada lynx, which is considered threatened, is protected under the Endangered Species Act. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said “timber harvest, recreation and their related activities” are the main threat to the habitat of the lynx as well as its main prey, the snowshoe hare. (h/t Mashable)
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Last night, Milwaukee was featured on a Cooking Channel show called Cheap Eats, where the host ate his way through the city for just $35. The spots he visited included Blue's Egg, Hello Falafel, Lakefront Brewery and Drink Wisconsinbly Pub. While those are all definitely delicious eats, they're not exactly what I think of when I think “cheap." (Not to mention his $35 budget doesn't even include tipping.) So, where are the best spots for actually cheap eats in Milwaukee? Here are some of my favorites.
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President Donald Trump is being criticized for his self-congratulatory tone in a Memorial Day tweet in which he said "those who died for our great country would be very happy and proud at how well our country is doing today" and then cited the economy
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Saudi Arabia has lifted a decades-long ban on cinemas, part of a series of social reforms by the powerful crown prince that are shaking up the ultra-conservative kingdom.
The government said it would begin licensing cinemas immediately and the first movie theatres are expected to open next March, in a decision that could boost the kingdom's nascent film industry.
Reviving cinemas would represent a paradigm shift in the kingdom, which is promoting entertainment as part of a sweeping reform plan for a post-oil era, despite opposition from conservatives who have long vilified movie theatres as vulgar and sinful.
"Commercial cinemas will be allowed to operate in the Kingdom as of early 2018, for the first time in more than 35 years," the culture and information ministry said in a statement.
DURHAM, NC — The clerk of a Durham gas station was shot and killed Tuesday morning, police said.
Police responded to reports of a shooting at the BP gas station located at 2918 Guess Road after 7 a.m.
Upon arrival, officers found that a person had been shot.
John Wesley Pruitt, Jr., 41, was identified as the shooting victim. He later died from his injuries.
“It’s definitely a safety concern. I know when I do come back to work here, it’ll stay on my mind,” said store employee James Harper.
A second person was also shot during the attempted robbery, police said. They were taken to Duke Regional Hospital for treatment.
Customer Eugene Moser had fond memories of Pruitt.
“It’s just hard to believe that someone would just come in and kill him over money,” he said.
He added, “I think if I don’t stop talking I’m about to cry because it really hurts. It really hurts to know that somebody that nice would get killed over money.”
Harrington Police have arrested one and are looking for another involved in a shooting in the parking lot of Lake Forest South Elementary School Sunday afternoon. Police say several people were playing football at W-T Chipman when they were confronted by a group of people. A fight began but as it broke up one suspect fired a handgun multiple times – striking a 17 year old in both legs. Police have arrested 20 year old David Brown of Dover who disposed of the gun, but are still looking for 19 year old Trequon Seth of Dover who fired the gun.
Former Sam Houston Bronco Kameron Esthay will soon be a pro athlete.
The Baylor outfielder was drafted in the 26th round (793rd overall) after posting a .283 average with 10 home runs. Esthay, a fourth year junior had the opportunity to return for his senior season, but will elect to instead join the Nationals farm system.
"It was amazing. You can't really describe the feeling and obviously I want to play," said Esthay. "I could have gone back to Baylor, but I want to take the shot and see where it goes."
Sam Houston also had former pitcher, Collin Kober, selected by the Mariners.
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Trinidad’s home store has a new owner by Joy Gipson TRINIDAD — Colorado Floors & Blinds held its grand opening and Trinidad Las Animas County Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting on Friday, September 29. New owners Lutton Dawes and Carole Bourdo are excited to carry on servicing Trinidad and the surrounding area after acquiring the
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A cyclist was seriously injured in a crash.
Police and paramedics were called to the two-vehicle collision on the roundabout on Holyhead Road in Bangor by the Antelope Inn pub just after 10am yesterday (Wednesday).
The crash involved a woman riding a bicycle and a grey Seat Leon car.
The cyclist was taken to Ysbyty Gwynedd but was later transferred to hospital in Stoke with serious injuries.
Police are appealing for any witnesses, particularly those who may have dash cam footage, to come forward.
A North Wales Police spokesman said: “Anybody who may have witnessed the collision or who may have been travelling in that area prior to the collision and who may have dash cam footage is asked to contact officers at the Roads Policing Unit on 101 quoting reference number W071380.”
Granada new boy Mubarak Wakaso has insisted that he will play wherever coach Lucas Alcaraz wants him to for the Filipinos.
The Ghanaian climbed off the bench in the side's 4-0 defeat to Eibar in the Spanish top-flight on Monday.
And the African has insisted he will play anywhere for the side.
"I don't have any problems playing in any position," Wakaso was quoted as saying by his club's official website.
"I'll compete in whichever position the manager wants me to play.
"I'm here to help the team and my teammates.
"Everyone knows that things haven't been going as well as expected, but I've seen a lot of quality amongst my new teammates.
"We can do something good between now and the end of the season."
The 26-year-old is on loan from Greek giants Panathinaikos.
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NEW DELHI May 3 India's cabinet has taken significant decisions on the country's banking sector, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said, declining to give further details, saying it needed a Presidential accord.
"Some significant decision has been taken on the banking sector in the cabinet, but propriety demands that the government should announce this only after the assent of the President," Jaitley told a news conference after the cabinet meeting.
The government and the central bank have previously said they were working on a new plan for the resolution of bad loans at Indian lenders that hit a record $150 billion as of end-December. (Reporting by C.K. Nayak and Mayank Bhardwaj; Writing by Devidutta Tripathy, editing by David Evans)
A static housing market and weak consumer confidence are creating tough trading conditions for Topps Tiles, its chief executive has said.
"The reality is we need people to feel confident investing in their homes," said Matt Williams, the boss of Topps Tiles. "And we are lacking that confidence. I think the big jump down in confidence was around the Brexit decision, and it hasn't changed much since then."
The tile-maker reported a 2.3pc drop in like-for-like sales, a key growth metric used by the industry, in the third quarter of its financial year. As well as fragile consumer sentiment and a sluggish property market, analysts said the hot weather had also contributed to the fall in sales in the...
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MOUNT CARMEL — Police are investigating what they call a suspicious death in Northumberland County.
Police were called around 7 a.m. Friday to a home on West Second Street in Mount Carmel for reports of a cardiac arrest. Police found a woman dead in the yard of the home.
Investigators said there is evidence to indicate the death was not from natural causes and are calling it suspicious.
Developing story, check back for updates.
TACOMA – Contractor crews building direct connect HOV lanes between State Route 16 and Interstate 5 will close South Tacoma Way for several nights starting Wednesday, March 21 to set nine bridge girders, and to install safety deck and overhangs.
During the overnight closures, drivers who use South Tacoma Way will be detoured to Center Street via South Wilkeson and South Pine streets. Local access will be maintained on South Tacoma Way between South Pine Street and South Sprague Avenue.
The overnight closure hours of South Tacoma Way are:
Sunday – Thursday from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. each following day
11 p.m. Friday to 7 a.m. Saturday
11 p.m. Saturday to 9 a.m. Sunday
Additional lane and ramp closures associated with the Tacoma/Pierce County HOV construction can be found online at www.tacomatraffic.com.
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A Saudi referee who has admitted soliciting a bribe has been deselected from 2018 World Cup duty, the FIFA Referees Committee confirmed on Wednesday.
The 32-year-old Fahad al-Mirdasi refereed games at the Rio Olympics in 2016 and the 2017 Confederations Cup and had been set to oversee World Cup games in Russia.
“Mr. Fahad al-Mirdasi is withdrawn with immediate effect,” a FIFA statement said.
As referees at the 2018 World Cup were selected in teams of three, Mirdasi’s two assistants Mohammed al-Abakry and Abdulah al-Shalwai are also deselected, the FIFA Referees Committee said.
Two weeks ago Mirdasi was given a lifetime ban in Saudi Arabia after admitting soliciting a bribe from a Saudi club, according to the Saudi Football Federation.
Mirdasi had been scheduled to oversee Saudi’s King’s Cup final earlier this month but was suddenly replaced a few hours before kick-off.
April 20Leshi Internet Information & Technology Corp Beijing :
* Says it plans to pay annual cash dividend as 0.28 yuan(pre-tax) per 10 shares and use additional paid-in capital to distribute 10 new shares for every 10 shares as FY 2016 div payment
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Authorities say three people were killed in a fiery four-vehicle crash that involved a camper-trailer becoming unhooked on a southwestern Kansas highway. The Kansas Highway Patrol tells KAKE-TV that a pickup truck driver was exiting a bridge on U.S. 54 about 6:50 p.m. Friday near Fowler when his trailer somehow came loose and went across the highway.
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The first season of "This Is Us" took us on an emotional roller-coaster, weaving together stories spanning several decades in the lives of Jack and Rebecca Pearson and their kids, Kate, Randall and Kevin.
The show quickly amassed a huge following for its talented ensemble cast and relatable, tear-jerking family moments.
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Scientists are developing way to counteract the 'wobbly' effects of weightlessness in space so man can fly to Mars. Spaceflight can make astronauts a little unsteady on their feet, potentially risking the chance of a successful mission to mars. The effects of spaceflight on the body may alter the way their brain, heart and muscles work together, making them a bit unsteady on their feet when they touch down.
The deliberate fire attack happened last Monday evening in the suburb in East Renfrewshire.
Netherton Road: Police probe car fire on quiet street. 2017 Google
A car has been set alight outside a family home on a quiet street.
The deliberate fire attack happened last Monday evening in the suburb of Newton Mearns, East Renfrewshire.
Police have launched an investigation and are appealing for any witnesses to the incident in Netherton Road to come forward.
A statement from Police Scotland said: "Officers in East Renfrewshire are currently investigating a wilful fireraising which took place on the evening of Monday, February 6, in Netherton Road, Newton Mearns.
"A car was damaged as a result. We're keen to speak to anyone who has any information about this incident, or anyone who was in the area at the time and saw anyone acting suspiciously."
Anyone with information is asked to call the police on 101.
New York (AP) — Cocoa futures trading on the IntercontinentalExchange (ICE) Wednesday: (10 metric tons; $ per ton)
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CINCINNATI, Ohio (WLWT) – Forget Elf on a Shelf. There’s a new favorite Christmas tradition in Cincinnati.
“Hippo on a Grippo” is now a thing, or at least a catchy concept from Cincy Shirts.
The Cincinnati-based retailer posted a photo of a plush hippo sitting atop a box of barbecue-flavored Grippo’s potato chips.
A stuffed animal likeness of Cincinnati’s sweetheart Fiona is available at Cincy Shirts.
Toss in another Cincinnati favorite – Grippo’s potato chips – and a new holiday tradition is born.
Fiona weighed 29 pounds when she was born on Jan. 24 at the Cincinnati Zoo. She was six weeks premature and weighed about 25 pounds lighter than the lowest recorded birth weight for the species.
Cliveden estate and woodlands has reopened after being forced to shut temporarily this afternoon.
According to a statement on the National Trust site’s Facebook page, an ‘unprecedented number of visitors’ meant it had to close to for safety reasons.
However, a spokesman for the popular attraction has now confirmed it is once again running as normal.
Visit www.facebook.com/ClivedenNT or www.nationaltrust.org.uk/cliveden for updates.
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Toronto police have released security camera images of a man wanted in connection with the sexual assault of two 11-year-old girls in The Annex.
The alleged incident took place in the area of Spadina Avenue and Bloor Street West on May 25 at around 3:45 p.m.
The two girls were inside a convenience store when they were approached by a man, investigators said.
Police allege the man sexually assaulted both girls.
A suspect wanted in connection with this investigation has been described as a 30-year-old man with short brown hair. Officers said he was clean-shaven wearing a baggy grey T-shirt with baggy dark jeans at the time.
Anyone with further information is asked to contact investigators at 416-808-1400 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477).
What's sadder than a sad desk lunch? A sad desk snack -- especially when that snack is the salty, preservative-laden fruit of a company vending machine. (The metaphorical and/or artificially flavored Fruit Roll-Up variety, not to be confused with an actual piece of fruit.)
However, keeping your desk with stocked with filling, nutritious, and workplace-friendly snacks is possible with some strategic grocery shopping. Registered dietitian Lisa Mikus says the key is choosing foods that combine at least two of the three macronutrients: protein, fat, and carbs.
"That helps the snacks not only be more nutritious, but also keep you satisfied for longer," she says. "Think of the difference of chips and chips with hummus. You'll feel less full with chips and be hungry in an hour or less."
March 31 Pacific Plywood Holdings Ltd-
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The War On Drugs are in the midst of a tour behind their latest and quite good album, A Deeper Understanding, and last night they joined the ranks of those paying tribute in concert to the late, great Tom Petty by opening their show in LA with “Time to Move On”. The song comes from Petty’s 1994 record Wildflowers, and Adam Granduciel’s project covers the tune deftly.
The War On Drugs joins Father John Misty, The National, Fleet Foxes, Wilco, Kesha and many others in paying tribute to Petty in the live setting. Several other artists have honored Petty on social media or in statements and we’ve penned a couple of fond remembrances as well; to read those and listen to Tom Petty’s final interview, click here.
Check out Tom Petty performing “Time To Move On” live below.
The Congress party's candidate from Thakkar Bapanagar Assembly Constituency for the Gujarat Assembly elections 2017 is Babubhai Mangokia.
Thakkar Bapanagar is one of the 182 assembly constituencies of Gujarat. It is located in Amdavad district. This seat came into existence after 2008 delimitation. Thakkar Bapanagar is totally urban seat.
The constituency will have 220 polling stations. In 2012 assembly polls, the number of electors for this seat was 220294.
Vallabhbhai Kakadiya of BJP won the seat in 2012 assembly elections with 88,731 votes.
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LONDON, March 31 The British government said on Friday it has sold a portfolio of mortgages that were issued by failed lender Bradford & Bingley to insurer Prudential and buyout firm Blackstone, for 11.8 billion pounds ($14.7 billion).
Bradford & Bingley, a buy-to-let mortgage provider bailed out by the British government during the financial crisis, is now owned by government vehicle UK Asset Resolution (UKAR).
The sale will reduce UKAR's balance sheet to 22 billion pounds, having stood at 37 billion pounds in September 2016. ($1 = 0.8015 pounds) (Reporting by Rachel Armstrong; Editing by Susan Fenton)
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JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Jury selection is now set to begin Wednesday in the trial of a former Arizona lawmaker accused of killing a man in Alaska in 2016.
Mark Desimone is charged in the death of Duilio Antonio “Tony” Rosales during a hunting and fishing trip.
Jury selection had been set for Monday but was delayed by the discovery of new evidence, which was discussed at a hearing Tuesday.
A man who was on the trip said he contacted an Alaska State Trooper weeks after the shooting with a clearer recollection of what he said Desimone told him. He said he was confident he spoke with Trooper Ryan Anderson.
But Anderson testified that he habitually tapes interviews and had no recollection of any such contact.
The attorneys agreed this would not delay the start of trial.
Boston Marathon giving runners access to elite racers' music
BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Marathon is giving runners who use music as motivation free access to elite competitors' playlists and tips.
John Hancock, which sponsors the marathon, says it's teamed up with Spotify to let participants in next month's race listen to champion runners' favorite music.
Elite athletes contributing tracks to the project include four-time Olympian Shalane Flanagan, who holds the American women's record on the Boston course; 2014 winner Meb Keflezighi; and Tatyana McFadden, a Paralympics gold medalist and four-time Boston Marathon champion.
Along with the music, athletes have recorded advice designed to help runners make it to the finish line.
Runners can compile a custom playlist of music that most closely matches their pace and running style.
The 122nd Boston Marathon is April 16.
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This story has been corrected to show the spelling is Meb Keflezighi, not Keflizighi.
A MAN killed after crashing his Porsche near Chichester was the son of multi-millionaire clothing store boss, Peter Simon.
According to The Sun newspaper, the Monsoon tycoon was left heartbroken following the news of his son George Simon’s death, following an accident last Saturday.
West Sussex police said the 32-year-old victim of the crash involving a black Porsche 911 Turbo, from London, was travelling south on the B2141 at North Marden, before leaving the road and colliding with a tree at 12pm.
A spokesman for the force said: ‘The Kent, Surrey and Sussex air ambulance were among emergency services in attendance, but sadly the driver was declared dead at the scene.
‘Anyone who saw what happened or who may have other relevant information is asked to report details online or by phoning 101, quoting Operation Kimble.’
A Dallas police officer was arrested on Tuesday and is facing harassment and assault family violence charges, Wednesday, July 4, 2018.
A Dallas police officer was arrested on Tuesday and is facing harassment and assault family violence charges.
Officer Jerry Tames was arrested by officers in the Dallas Police Department's Public Integrity Unit.
Officer Tames has been employed with the Dallas Police Department since May of 2014. He was assigned to the South Central Patrol Division.
Officer Tames has been placed on administrative leave during the ongoing criminal and administrative investigations.
Thousands Across US Protest Zero-Tolerance Immigration Policies
Odessa police charged and arrested two suspects in connection to a burglary in Central Odessa.
Both Fermin Lopez, 25, and Joe Luis Madrid, 51, were charged with Burglary of a Building, “State Jail Felony”.
Police responded Saturday morning to the 922 block of North Tom Green Ave. in reference to a burglary in progress.
We’re told both suspects fled on foot before officers arrived.
On scene, officers made contact with the complainant, who reported that they observed two male subjects making forced entry into the business.
Authorities searched the area and found the first suspect, identified as Madrid, in the 1000 block of North Tom Green Ave.
We’re told officers found the second suspect, identified as Lopez, in the 1000 block of North Grant Ave.
According to investigation, Madrid had a felony parole violation warrant for Aggravated Robbery, “1st Degree Felony”.
We’re told both suspects were taken to the Ector County Law Enforcement Center.
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Joanne Abruzzese, former executive director of the Simi Valley Community Foundation, was arrested Wednesday on charges that she stole about $55,000 from the nonprofit. (Photo: CONTRIBUTED PHOTO/VENTURA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE)
I am outraged that Joanne Abruzzese, who stole $45,000 from a nonprofit organization, is being allowed to "serve her sentence" at home. That she got only a 180-day jail sentence is bad enough, but to reduce that to 90 days of home detention is an affront to justice.
This person caused huge damage to the Simi Valley Community Foundation. And she would have continued to steal if she had not been caught.
Why bother even prosecuting her? This "sentence" tells any thief that they don't have to worry about stealing in Ventura County. All they will make you do is stay home for a while.
David B. Carlson, Ventura
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In The Buff: Nev Schulman Is Showing Off His 'Fur' In New PETA2 Ad
Nev Schulman memorably auctioned off his "glorious chest hair" for a great cause, and now the Catfish super sleuth is putting his famous fuzz to good use (again).
The activist -- who you can see with his sidekick Max Joseph on brand-new episodes of the captivating MTV series beginning March 1 -- is appearing nude for a new ad for peta2, PETA's youth division. The slogan for the campaign: "Wear Your Own Fur!"
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"Whether you're a furry fox or a hairy guy like me, we all look best in the fur that we're born with," the doting dad states. "peta2 and I encourage everyone to keep cruelty out of their wardrobe and let animals live in peace."
Let's hear it for Nev -- and his mammal pals. Be sure to catch brand-new episodes of Catfish premiering on Wednesday, March 1 at 8/7c -- and for an added bonus, check out a first look at the upcoming cyber tales in the video below!
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I'm a huge true crime fan — though I didn't realize it until recently. I used to spend hours on the internet googling creepy unsolved mysterious and freaky crimes. I'd be enraptured by shows like The First 48 and America's Most Wanted. But it wasn't until this past year that I myself came across podcasts — more specifically, true crime podcasts.
And now I'm hooked.
I listen to these excitingly terrifying podcasts throughout the day — at the gym, at the grocery store and even when i'm supposed to be listening to my mom talk about the drama that happened at work that day.
If you're in the same boat — enthusiastic about true crime but new to the hype thanks to Netflix and other cable documentaries like "Evil Genius," "Making A Murderer," "The Keepers," and many more — you might also be in need of a true crime fix. And that's where these next five podcasts come in.
A family of seven has been displaced by an early morning fire in Delaware County.The two-alarm fire broke out on the 700 block of 14th Avenue in Prospect Park shortly before 1 a.m. Monday.Firefighters arrived to fierce flames pouring from the top of the three-story house.No one was hurt in the blaze.Action News is told the heat and flames damaged the siding of a neighboring home.Investigators were working to determine the cause.Sadly, most of the family's belongings were lost the fire.The American Red Cross and Salvation Army are providing services to the family.In addition, a Gofundme account has been set up to assist the family: https://www.gofundme.com/family-fire-in-prospect
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BEIJING, March 30 The National Hockey League (NHL) will stage two annual exhibition games in China from this year as it looks to build interest in the sport among the country's 1.3 billion people ahead of the 2022 Winter Olympics to be hosted by Beijing.
Commissioner Gary Bettman announced on Thursday at a media conference in Beijing that the league's Los Angeles Kings and Vancouver Canucks would play pre-season games on Sept. 21 in Shanghai and on Sept. 23 in Beijing.
The NHL is the latest major sports league looking to tap the vast China market, following the National Basketball Association (NBA), which has a large fan base in the country, and European soccer teams. (Reporting by Lusha Zhang and Tony Munroe; Editing by Peter Rutherford)
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NEW DELHI: India’s Supreme Court ordered the dismissal Monday of Anurak Thakur as president of the country’s powerful cricket board over the failure to enact recommended reforms.
“The Supreme Court passes an order directing the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) president and secretary to desist from any board functions from hereon,” said the panel of judges.
SUMMARY Jaro soja was blocked from getting to where President Uhuru Kenyatta was seated The ‘sirkal’ fanatic might have to book a meeting with the head of State like everyone else
Gor Mahia fan Jared Otieno aka Jaro Soja yesterday found himself in unfamiliar territory when he attempted to march up to the dais where President Uhuru Kenyatta was seated, at Jacaranda Grounds in Nairobi.
The President’s hawk-eyed security detail blocked him from going to meet Uhuru, never mind that the two had met and even shared a joke or two at State House, Nairobi in 2014. ​
The ‘sirkal’ fanatic might have to book a meeting with the head of State like everyone else.
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INDEPENDENCE, Mo. (AP) _ Police are investigating after a wounded woman was found on railroad tracks in suburban Kansas City.
The Kansas City Star reports that a caller reported finding the woman early Tuesday on the tracks in Independence. Responding officers determined that the woman had been shot. She was rushed to a hospital. The extent of her injuries weren’t immediately known.
No suspect information was available.
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Information from: The Kansas City Star
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A new documentary focusing on a Minnesota lawmaker is set to premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival.
“What this campaign has been about is really changing the notion is what politics means and who has access to political power,” Rep. Ilhan Omar says in a clip from the film.
“Time For Ilhan” document’s Omar’s grassroots campaign and historic win for state representative. As you know, she is the first Somali-American, Muslim woman elected to state office in the country.
The documentary, directed by local filmmaker Norah Shapiro, will make its world premiere next month. Omar is serving her second year in office.
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MACON, Ga. — Ross Cummings scored 22 points with six 3-pointers, both career highs, to lead Mercer to a 73-65 win over Wofford on Saturday.
Cummings, a 6-foot-3 sophomore making his second career start, finished 8 for 10 from the field and missed just two of his eight shots from long range. He has combined for 14 3-pointers in the last three games. Desmond Ringer added 16 points and Demetre Rivers had 10 for Mercer, which snapped a four-game skid.
Mercer (11-13, 4-7 Southern Conference) trailed by double figures midway through the first half but tightened it up with an 11-0 run just before the break. Cummings drained a 3-pointer with 4:11 remaining to put Mercer on top for good, 61-59, and Demetre Rivers hit a 3 to stretch the lead to five. Cameron Jackson cut the deficit to 64-61 on a dunk but Cummings responded with his sixth 3.
Fletcher Magee scored 23 points to lead Wofford (16-8, 7-4).
SALT LAKE CITY (AP)  Utah billionaire and philanthropist Jon Huntsman Sr. has died.
Huntsman's assistant Pam Bailey confirmed he died Friday in Salt Lake City. He was 80.
Bailey declined to name a cause of death.
Huntsman was the founder and longtime executive chairman of Huntsman Corp., a $13 billion company that refines raw materials that go into thousands of products.
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He also founded the Huntsman Cancer Institute in Salt Lake City.
The research center is dedicated to finding a cure through human genetics.
Huntsman had nine children, including Jon Huntsman Jr., the U.S. ambassador to Russia and a former Utah governor and presidential candidate.
The elder Huntsman served as a special assistant to President Richard Nixon and was a major force in Utah and national politics.
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) -- Detroit coach Jim Caldwell had nothing to add Monday on the condition of defensive end Kerry Hyder, but he said the Lions might have more to say in the next couple of days. Hyder was carted off the field in Sunday's exhibition game at Indianapolis. Caldwell said after the game it looked like a "significant" Achilles tendon injury.
Detroit is dealing with injuries on both the offensive and defensive lines. Tackle Taylor Decker and defensive end Ziggy Ansah are on the physically unable to perform list.
Hyder led the Lions with eight sacks last season, and the team's runner-up -- Devin Taylor -- is with the New York Giants now.
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Thanks to Google’s AR tech, you’ll soon be able to throw a skeleton onto your kitchen table and take a guided tour of the bones.
Google is bringing AR tech to its Expeditions app with a new update going live today. Last year, the company introduced its Google Expeditions AR Pioneer Program, which brought the app into classrooms across the country; with this launch the functionality is available to all.
Expeditions will have more than 100 AR tours in addition to the 800 VR tours already available. Examples include experiences that let users explore Leonardo Da Vinci’s inventions and ones that let you interact with the human skeletal system.
You’ll need an ARCore or ARKit-compatible phone in order to take advantage of the feature. A compatible AR/VR educator bundle is also now available from Best Buy.
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We are so ready to go Fall shopping, but breaking the bank is not an option. That's why we went on a major hunt for deals at Nordstrom. The department store always has quality apparel for discounted prices. We are so in love with all of the stylish dresses, tops, boots, purses, and more. If you need a little autumnal pick-me-up that won't break the bank, check out what's on sale at Nordstrom this week!
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April 10Jiangsu Pacific Precision Forging Co Ltd :
* Says net profit for FY 2017 Q1 to increase by 29.2 percent to 41 percent, or to be 55 million yuan to 60 million yuan, compared to net profit of FY 2016 Q1 (42.6 million yuan)
* Says increased operating revenue as main reason for the forecast
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A new plan by the Roman Catholic Church's Sioux City Diocese will see its number of parishes cut nearly in half starting this year.
The Sioux City Journal reports (http://bit.ly/2iTNHU0 ) that the plan, released Friday, will drop the number of parishes from 108 to 61 --nearly a 45 percent drop -- in the diocese that serves 24 counties in northwest Iowa.
The diocese blames lagging church attendance and a shortage of priests.
The Rev. Kevin McCoy, who serves on the diocese's priests personnel board, says the changes will not affect any of the diocese's schools.
The plan says 38 buildings across the diocese will be reduced to "oratory status," meaning they will no longer hold Mass, but could continue to host special events like weddings and funerals.
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4:54 Bulked-up Felix Hernandez arrives at spring training, feels great
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2:13 Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee responds to 9th Circuit ruling on immigration order
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The holiday season is upon us in Toronto and that can only mean one thing: Kringlewood is back.
In case you're not familiar with Kringlewood, it's an annual tradition in the Moore Park neighbourhood on Inglewood Drive where neighbours get together to erect giant, inflatable Santas on their front lawns.
The Santas started to appear late last month, but now it seems that most have cropped up all along the street, which runs off of Mount Pleasant Road near St. Clair Avenue. There are some 50 in total.
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The Kringlewood tradition began a few years back when resident Amy Westin bought an oversized Kris Kringle at Canadian Tire, igniting a trend that's since grown into a community-wide, yearly attraction.
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Beautiful scenery and 18 holes of fun.
That is what the Crested Butte Mountain Resort (CBMR) 18-hole disc golf courses provide.
No experience is needed, as the “ten-three @ CB” short course — .6 miles of beautiful wood scenery — is a great place to start for beginners. However, pine trees surrounding the holes does present a challenge for throwing discs. Par on the ten-three @ CB short course is three on every hole.
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CENTRAL Province is projected to produce the highest tonnage of maize in Zambia in the 2017/2018 harvest season.According to the Central Statistical Office (CSO) 2017/2018 crop forecasting survey, Central Province will produce 466,877 metric tonnes of maize, followed by Eastern Province, which is expected to harvest 459,747 metric tonnes, while Southern Province will record 361,155 metric tonnes of the country’s staple food.
Muchinga Province will be fourth with 255,025, followed by Northern at 240,369, Copperbelt 174,461, North-Western 151,078, Luapula 103,896, Lusaka 97,192 and Western 85,108.http://epaper.daily-mail.co.zm/
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A bomb planted on a motobike exploded in Afghanistan on Monday outside a political rally being held by a veteran insurgent commander who made peace with the government last year, killing three people and wounding eight, officials said.
The former commander, Gulbuddin Hekmatyar, was not hurt in the blast that came 10 minutes after his rally ended, in the eastern city of Jalalabad, as people were leaving the site, said Attahullah Khogyani, spokesman for the provincial governor.
Hekmatyar, a major figure in Afghanistan´s decades of conflict who served as prime minister for a period during civil war in the 1990s, was in recent years allied with the Taliban.
He returned to Kabul last year under a peace deal with the government, as head of his powerful Hizb-i-Islami party.
No group has claimed responsibility for the blast.—Reuters
The Cowichan District Hospital Foundation has pledged one million dollars towards the capital campaign for a new hospice facility in the Valley.
Alison Taylor, executive chair of the Foundation says the lack of space for hospice care has only contributed to the overcrowding in the Cowichan District Hospital…..
Taylor says the new hospice building, which will be constructed adjacent to Cairnsmore Place, will accommodate 10 end-of-life beds that are critical to providing palliative patients with the privacy and dignity that they deserve….
The facility will cost around 8 million dollars to construct and the Cowichan Valley Regional Hospital District has pledged to pay 60 per cent of the cost, up to 5 point 2 million dollars.
He recruited a teen to set her on fire after he fell in love with her.
It is Wilshere's first appearance in an Arsenal shirt since August 27 against Watford in the Premier League.
After that match, the England international was sent on a season long loan to Bournemouth.
A broken leg in April cut short the loan deal and Wilshere has only just returned to full training in this month.
Speaking last week about Wilshere, Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger was unable to guarantee the midfielder, who has one year left on his contract, will still be at the club.
“That decision is not completely made,” he said.
By MARTHA McCLAIN
Special to the PRESS
Laguna Vista officials were unanimous in their opposition to Senate Bill 2113 during their meeting Tuesday.
The bill, introduced into the State Legislature by Sen. Eddie Lucio Jr., could have initiated a plan to study the consolidation of public schools in Cameron County into one county-wide district.
Lucio withdrew the bill following a blaze of opposition from educators and administrators who could have been affected. Schools potentially threated included Point Isabel Independent School District and those from Los Fresnos, Rio Hondo, San Benito, Brownsville, Harlingen and Brownville.
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - NORDIC NANOVECTOR ASA:
* BETALUTIN® SHOWS STRONG CLINICAL PROFILE IN RELAPSED/REFRACTORY INDOLENT NHL AND FOLLICULAR LYMPHOMA
* ‍UPDATED DATA CONTINUE TO HIGHLIGHT BETALUTIN®‘S STRONG CLINICAL PROFILE AS A SINGLE AGENT FOR TREATMENT OF R/R INHL​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
Okechukwu Ndukwe is the new general-manager of Abia State Estate Development Agency (ABSEDA), who assumed office on November, 2017. In this exclusive interview with UDOKA AGWU in Umuahia, Ndukwe revealed his plans to bring the agency back to life and raise the morale of workers who have been owed salaries for many months. He also…
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The Progress is happy to announce the birthdays of area residents but many times the information is received too late for publication. Names and birthdays must be received at least two days before the birthday.
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MIRPUR (AJK) - Three civilians including two women were critically injured by the unprovoked Indian firing from across the Line of Control in Bhimbher district of Azad Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, police said. The villages which came under fire by the Indian troops were Chahi/Barho, Sona Valley, Dhal Khamba, Chani and Tander Ghotaan in Samahni Valley sector of Bhimbher district in Azad Jammu and Kashmir.
The injured civilians were shifted to Divisional Headquarters Hospital Mirpur, official sources told The Nation. Their condition was stated to be critical, they added. The injured civilians were identified as Irum Younis, Ishrat Bibi and Atif Majeed. The firing started on Monday morning which lasted for some time intermittently targeting the civilian population of the forward areas close to the LoC, the police said quoting official reports pouring in from the firing-hit areas.
“Pakistani troops befittingly responded to the Indian firing silencing the enemy’s guns,” the official added.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Perrion Callandret had 23 points on 10-of-14 shooting and Idaho led the entire way in an 81-58 victory over Sacramento State on Saturday night.
Victor Sanders hit a 3 with 3:29 left that sparked a late 9-0 run to help the Vandals (16-7, 8-3 Big Sky) secure their third win in a row and sixth in the last seven.
Idaho doubled up the Hornets (6-17, 3-7) in the first half for a 40-20 lead at the break. Sacramento State scored the first nine points of the second half, but didn't cut the deficit into single digits until a 10-0 run made it 59-50 with seven minutes left. That was as close as they would get.
Brayon Blake added 16 points, Chad Sherwood scored 12 and Jordan Scott 11 for Idaho, which made 10 of 21 from 3-point range.
Terrence Howard is the “mayne” of the month now after memes of him in different movie scenes, replacing “man” with “mayne” has taken over the Internet.
Aye, X-Mayne assemble! Magneto out here trippin' again mayne pic.twitter.com/wJFCu6O0Ji — brandon / jinx (@Jersey_Jinx) December 8, 2017
Over the weekend, the Empire star proved he has a sense of humor by responding to the hilarious memes dominating social media.
#TerrenceHoward response to the #Mayne memes😂🤣 (via:@theterrencehoward) @theshaderoom A post shared by Terrence Howard Daily® (@terrencehowarddaily) on Dec 10, 2017 at 7:06am PST
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DJ couldn't contain his emotions on the eighth hole...
Dustin Johnson Swears Loud And Clear At US Open
The world number one doesn’t usually show much emotion but he couldn’t contain his anger on day three at the US Open.
DJ left a putt short on the eighth hole and swore, and the microphones picked it up loud and clear.
“If I hit it any harder it’d go down the ******* hill,” he said.
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*Warning: contains offensive language*
Round three at Shinnecock was a controversial one with Phil Mickelson purposely hitting a moving ball on the 13th.
March 31 Innova Gaming Group Inc
* Innova's special committee launches strategic review process
* Innova gaming group inc says special committee is comprised of paul van eyk and edward stanek, each an independent director of company
* Has engaged in discussions with Pollard Banknote, both directly and indirectly through their respective financial advisors
* Special committee has invited Pollard Banknote to participate in strategic review process
* Innova Gaming Group Inc says "special committee has determined that it is in best interests of innova to proceed with strategic review process"
* special committee determined that pollard banknote was not prepared to improve its proposal sufficiently for committee to recommend deal
* strategic alternative transactions including soliciting expressions of interest regarding acquisition of all of common shares of company Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
This week, the city of Statesboro acted to hire an attorney, at a cost of up to $125,000, for an effort to keep an insurance company's coverage in the wrongful death lawsuit brought by the parents of the late Michael J. Gatto.
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May 2 Cvs Health Corp
* In presentation - already have some PBM contract wins for ’18
* In presentation - disappointed to lose FEP specialty pharmacy contract, expect 2017 revenues of about $2.8 billion from contract
* On conf call- have net new PBM business of about $5.4 billion
* Generated $3.1 billion of free cash in Q1, which is unusually high due in large part to timing of receipt of a medicare part D payment
* Exec- "looking at more buy and operate opportunities where we can go into a marketplace with a small scale player who serves a great set of customers we don't have any CVS nearby" Further company coverage:
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KUPWARA: Terrorists on the wee hours of Thursday attacked an Army's patrolling party in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district.
The incident took place around Qaziabad forests situated in Kralgund area of the district.
The firing was retaliated and triggered off following a brief gunfight between the security forces and terrorists.
A search operation has been launched to trace out the terrorists.
No loss of life or injury has been reported so far.
More details are awaited.
Yesterday, a suspected terrorist lobbed a grenade at the residence of National Conference leader Mohammad Ashraf Bhat in Pulwama's Tral town.
On the same day, terrorists hurled a grenade towards a joint checkpoint of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Jammu and Kashmir police in Pulwama district.
Joe Rimmer and the rest of the team will be with you today from 7am to ensure constant coverage of all things EFC, including news, great photos, nostalgia, live interviews and much more.
The ECHO will also provide you with the very latest transfer news as it happens throughout the summer, with every rumour and story digested and analysed each day with updates from full-time EFC reporter Phil Kirkbride, as well as EFC editor Greg O'Keeffe and writers Neil Jones, Ian Doyle and more.
We will also have the very latest on Everton's proposed new stadium on the Bramley Moore dock, pre-season fixtures and injury updates head of the new Premier League season.
We want you to get involved too - tell us your thoughts on what's happening at Goodison Park by tweeting @JoeRimmer88 or @LivEchoEFC
Aug 14 (Reuters) - American Realty Investors Inc-
* American Realty Investors Inc reports second quarter 2017 results
* Q2 loss per share $0.72
* American Realty Investors Inc - qtrly ‍rental and other property revenues were $31.6 million, an increase of $0.8 million​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Q1 net income of $242.3M or $0.67 per share vs. 143.4M and $0.40 a year ago. Dividend is a nickel per share.
Total auto originations up 18% Y/Y to $6.3B; core retail originations up 4% to $2.3B, Chrysler Capital originations up 24% to $1.9B, Chrysler Capital lease originations up 31% to $2.1B.
Retail installment contract (RIC) net charge-off ratio down 50 basis points to 8.3%. RIC delinquency ratio of 3.8% down 10 basis points. Provisions down tom $459M from $635M.
Troubled debt restructuring balance down to $6B from $6.3B three months earlier. Auction-plus recovery rate up 400 basis points to 55.1%.
Previously: Santander Consumer beats by $0.26, misses on revenue (April 24)
Germany surrenders, but the war isn't over for the millions of displaced people across Europe.
Josh X drops the very-honest and heartfelt emotional ballad “Low Key.” Written by Josh X and produced by Shaft and J. White, “Low Key” is about truthfully enjoying a dose of “crazy” in a relationship.
“‘Low Key’ was inspired by the guy that sees the good and bad about his lady, he explains. “The bad as in she is crazy, she is the type to go through your phone, scratches your car, sets your clothes on fire, but on the flip side, she is the type of girl that when times are good, she is a great woman and although, she may not be all the way right for you, on the low, you are low key feeling her,” says Josh.
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Josh X was recently featured as one of Dunkin Donuts Iced Coffee Lounge Artist of The Month. “Low Key” stems from Josh’s Amour EP. Be on the lookout for the acoustic version of the music video to be released in the coming weeks.
09:13 Reported News Briefs Av 22, 5777 , 14/08/17 Av 22, 5777 , 14/08/17 Yitzchak Rabin's binoculars to be auctioned off Read more Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin's binoculars to be sold at Jerusalem auction house. The starting price? $5,000. ► ◄ Last Briefs
May 2 Mondelez International Inc, the world's second-largest confectionary company, reported a higher-than-expected quarterly profit, helped by its cost-saving programs and stronger sales in Latin America.
Net income attributable to Mondelez fell to $630 million, or 41 cents per share, in the first quarter ended March 31, from $554 million, or 35 cents per share, a year earlier.
On an adjusted basis, the company earned 53 cents, topping analysts' average estimate of 50 cents, according to Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S.
The Oreo cookies and Cadbury chocolates maker said its net revenue fell to $6.41 billion from $6.46 billion. (Reporting by Gayathree Ganesan in Bengaluru; Editing by Martina D'Couto)
Gold prices have fallen more than 1 percent this week and are facing their fourth straight week of decline, the metal’s longest run of weekly losses this year. Investor interest in gold has been soft. Holdings of the world’s largest gold-backed exchange …
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LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - A call for help in the St. Joseph neighborhood has resulted in a large police presence after shots were reportedly heard.
Around 2:40 p.m., EMS was called to the 500 block of Lilly Ave. in the Saint Joseph neighborhood on a report of a sick person, according to Mitchell Burmeister, a spokesman for Louisville Metro Emergency Services. Burmeister said the Metro EMS after arrived at the scene, the crew heard shots and notified MetroSafe.
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A Millsboro man was arrested on drug charges after being reported as a suspicious person Sunday. Police were called to the area of Causey Avenue and Church Street to find a wanted 24-year-old Dustin Townsend sitting on a bench outside the Milford Post Office. He was wanted in Kent and Sussex Counties. Police searched him and found 44 bags of heroin .22 caliber ammo. He was charged with possession of drugs and weapons and is being held at SCI on $7,565 bond.
Onlookers rushed to stop the driver of an SUV who crashed into several parked cars in Miami Sunday morning.Cell phone video shows the driver reversing and trying to leave the scene.That's when other drivers get out of their cars and try to stop him by shouting and banging on the windows.After leaving the scene, the driver gets blocked by another SUV where one man pulls off his door handle.Another man then gets a sledgehammer and starts breaking every window, an action that one witness says may have gone too far."I'll call the cops, and I'll try to chase him down but to pull out a hammer?" witness Anthony Jimenez told WPLG The driver was eventually taken into custody.
Bowen (ankle) reverted to the Redskins' injured reserve Monday.
Bowen was waived over the weekend with an unspecified ankle injury, but after going unclaimed by the other 31 teams, he'll stick around in the Washington organization while he recovers.
March 30 Bonterra Resources Inc:
* Bonterra to acquire strategic trove property as extension of Bonterra's southwest trend
* Bonterra resources - entered into agreement with Durango Resources by which Bonterra can earn 100% interest in Durango's trove windfall lake property
* Durango will retain a 2% net smelter returns royalty in respect of trove property
* Bonterra may purchase 50% of this royalty at any time for $1 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom)
Sean Polden from Lincoln County Humane Society joined us today with Roger, an adorable dog that is up for adoption.
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Denver Broncos have signed six-year veteran cornerback Chris Lewis-Harris and waived cornerback Taurean Nixon 24 hours after his pick-6 of Paxton Lynch at the team's mandatory minicamp.
Lewis-Harris spent four full seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals before splitting last season between the Bengals and Baltimore Ravens.
Broncos coach Vance Joseph was Lewis-Harris' position coach in Cincinnati.
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Ty Dolla $ign’s anticipated Beach House 3 drops October 27 and the rapper continues to share new music from the album.
Related: Ty Dolla $ign Announces ‘Beach House 3’ Release Date with 2 New Songs
Ty has unveiled “Ex” featuring YG. The track marks the duo’s first collaboration since “Toot It and Boot It,” YG’s debut commercial single in 2010. Ty promised a YG reunion when he discussed Beach House 3 back in September: “I got my homie YG on there…That feels real good,” he told XXL.
In the song’s hook, Ty brags: “I just text my main chick (main)/ I told her, I ain’t coming home (home), tonight.”
Obviously, Ty has other plans…with his ex. He started thinking about the “old days” and “linked up with my old thing.”
Listen to “Ex,” which contains explicit language, now at Radio.com.
In the face of growing pressure on Raqqa, Islamic State’s de facto capital, an increasing number of civilians are fleeing the city to reach safer zones. Local NGOs are proving crucial in providing them with temporary shelters and other humanitarian assistance. VOA’s Mahmoud Bali reports from Syria.
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City hope to complete the £44million signing of Jorginho next week following talks between his agent Joao Santos and Napoli on Wednesday.
The 26-year-old midfield playmaker is expected to join the Premier League champions after playing in Italy's friendly against Holland on Monday.
Chelsea were also interested in Jorginho but it seems the former Hellas Verona man is set for the Etihad.
Jorginho is closing in on a move from Napoli to Manchester City after Italy's friendly
He played a key part in Napoli's title challenge this season, though ultimately Mauricio Sarri's side fell short of Juventus.
Jorginho is highly admired and technically gifted in the centre of the pitch and would give Pep Guardiola another strong option.
The midfielder was part of Roberto Mancini's side that overcame Saudi Arabia 2-1 in a friendly on Monday.
He is not going to the World Cup and remains keen on a switch to the Etihad Stadium after his representative Santos, twice met with City sporting director Txiki Begiristain.
Warren Buffett, chairman, president and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, delivers an address in 2013. Buffett is 87 years old and still actively involved with his company. Matt Kryger AP
U.S. President Donald Trump is "standing on the wrong side of history" after pulling out from the Paris climate accord, former U.N. secretary general Ban Ki-moon said Wednesday.
"Climate change is like a fever" that must be fought, he told a conference in Madrid, saying he was deeply concerned about the U.S. withdrawal.
"I think President Trump is standing on the wrong side of history."
Trump announced on June 1 that the U.S. would not abide by the 2015 Paris agreement, signed by 195 countries to reduce carbon emissions.
Ban, who stepped down as U.N. boss at the end of last year to make way for Antonio Guterres, pushed hard throughout his mandate for action to fight climate change. He has said he will continue his efforts among civil society.
Remember the good old days. Stephen Di Rado
As an emerging photographer in the 1980s, Stephen DiRado began exploring malls in and around his hometown of Worcester, Massachusetts, as a means of exploring his own middle-class upbringing.
At the time, shopping malls had become the meeting place for America's youth, as teens of every different stripe milled about the food courts, smoked cigarettes, and went from chain store to chain store in search of temporary employment.
For two and a half years, DiRado visited malls in Worcester and all over Massachusetts for nearly 18 hours a week to document mall-goers and the strange world that American capitalism gave birth to.
DiRado shared a selection of the photos with us here, but you can check out the rest at his website.
Researchers in a new study said parents need to be better role models by not driving while impaired and the motto of “friends don’t let friends drive drunk or high” needs to be practiced more often.
Tennessee hosted its 2018 Pro Day on Monday, with a total of 22 former Vols participating for NFL scouts, coaches and several GMs including Oakland's Reggie McKenzie, Tennessee's Jon Robinson and Carolina's Marty Hurney.
Here's what Kahlil McKenzie, John Kelly, Rashaan Gaulden and others said about their performances Monday.
A gas station robbery in Brooklyn turned into a shootout on Monday, with the 70-year-old gas station attendant defending his premises, police say.
Police say a Brooklyn gas station owner and retired corrections officer exchanged gunfire with a pair of armed robbers when they tried to stick him up Monday afternoon.
Two men tried to rob the 70-year-old gas station owner on Gates and Throop avenues in the Bed-Stuy neighborhood at around 1:30 p.m, but he fired back, according to police.
The owner was shot in the leg during the shootout, police said.
He was taken to Kings County Hospital, where he's listed in serious but stable condition.
Police do not have any suspects in custody.
Rosneft (OTCPK:RNFTF) wants to increase the amount of oil it supplies to China through Kazakhstan to as much as 18M metric tons (~36K bbl/day) annually from just ~10M tons in 2017, Reuters reports.
Such a big boost could result in significant cuts of oil supplies to Europe at a time when Russian oil production has been cut as part of a global agreement to support price, according to the report.
Rosneft’s total oil supplies to China are expected to reach a record high of 40M metric tons (800K bbl/day), with the bulk flowing to the Pacific port of Kozmino at the end of the East Siberia-Pacific Ocean pipeline, some via the pipeline’s special spur to China and the rest through Kazakhstan and by rail.
On Sunday, thousands of Big Baller Brand fans waited in line for hours to meet, greet and get autographs from Lonzo Ball, LaVar Ball, LiAngelo Ball and LaMelo Ball at Sneaker Pawn in New York City. Fortunately for those who braved the cold weather and boredom of being on queue, there was ample opportunity for low-brow entertainment, thanks to a “present” of sorts left behind by a dog.
So a dog just pooped in front of the Big Baller Brand pop-up shop in New York. (Insert your own joke here.) Now the highlight for everyone in line is seeing who will step in it. Welcome to 2017 in a nutshell. pic.twitter.com/lhCovjX3XK — Arash Markazi (@ArashMarkazi) December 10, 2017
That is, in fact, a video of Triple B customers watching with baited breath to see if Manhattan pedestrians step in dog poop.
Meanwhile, the media awaits the next LaVar might step in it with his words—in a metaphorical sense, of course.
A man says he and his mother feared for their lives after a traffic stop at Kansas City International Airport. The officer that made the stop has been cleared of any wrongdoing, but the man says the investigation is incomplete. Michael McGill Jr. says he was humiliated by a Kansas City Airport police officer. In April, his mother dropped him off for an international flight. “As I’m trying to decide if I wanted to drop my bags at curbside check in or in...
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LOS ANGELES:- Ariana Grande has teased a new collaboration with Nicki Minaj. The 24-year-old singer - who previously worked with the rapper on ‘Side to Side’ in 2016 - has hinted that she’s enlisted the help of the 35-year-old star for her forthcoming album ‘Sweetener’ as she uploaded a short clip on her Instagram account of her lip-syncing Nicki’s rap verse on her new song ‘The Light is Coming’. The brunette beauty didn’t give any more details about the track - and she left it uncaptioned - but she did tease the title of the song a few weeks ago.
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Police have arrested a third suspect after opponents to the Dakota Access pipeline hung a banner from the roof of the U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis during the Minnesota Vikings’ season finale against the Chicago Bears.
The 27-year-old woman is accused of obstructing legal process. Police haven’t released details of her role in the incident Sunday afternoon.
Two other people accused of sneaking onto a truss in the roof and rappelling down to unfurl the banner have been arrested for trespass. Formal charges are pending.
The game wasn’t interrupted, but eight rows of fans seated below the banner were cleared as a precaution.
The Dakota Access pipeline would carry oil from North Dakota to Illinois. Opponents fear it could harm the environment and American Indian artifacts. The pipeline developer disputes that.
Novak Djokovic says he had a "small medical intervention" on his bothersome right elbow.
The 12-time Grand Slam champion and former No. 1-ranked player wrote on Instagram on Friday: "It seems like I am on the good road now to full recovery."
Djokovic sat out the last half of 2017 because of problems with his racket-swinging right arm, saying it had been bothering him for more than a year.
The 30-year-old Serb made a late decision to enter the Australian Open last month, and then was clearly hampered by the elbow in a straight-set loss to Hyeon Chung of South Korea in the fourth round. Djokovic winced and grimaced throughout and took a medical timeout to have his elbow massaged.
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Kentucky's criminal ban on medical marijuana is being challenged in a lawsuit that says its use could help combat the state's opioid addiction woes. The suit, filed Wednesday in Franklin County Circuit Court in Frankfort, lists three plaintiffs who have used medical marijuana to help ease health problems.
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FORT WORTH, Texas — A capital murder charge has been dismissed against a North Texas man in the death of his 2-year-old daughter, after prosecutors learned her then-5-year-old brother said he caused her death.
Anthony Michael Sanders was accused of smothering his daughter, Ellie Mae, at their home in the Fort Worth suburb of Watauga in 2015. Investigators believed Sanders held his hand over her mouth out of anger for her interrupting his computer games.
Jailed since April 2016, Sanders denied responsibility. He said he found his daughter not breathing after his son reported she wouldn’t wake up.
The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports prosecutors recently learned the boy told his mother he was responsible. Investigators say the boy cried as he told them he accidentally rolled a heavy pillow onto his sister’s face while they played and it was too heavy for him to move.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Talkweb Information System Co Ltd :
* Sees net profit for FY 2017 to decrease by 40 percent to 70 percent, compared to net profit of FY 2016 (211.5 million yuan)
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/4VsSba
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May 2 Ritter Pharmaceuticals Inc :
* Ritter Pharmaceuticals announces issuance of new patents for its lactose intolerance treatment, RP-G28, and provides an update on its path forward into Phase 3
* Will be holding an end of Phase 2 meeting with FDA to present and discuss Phase 3 plan for RP-G28 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
When is The Sinner season 2 released on Netflix?
Huge hit from 2017, The Sinner, has been renewed for a second season.
The psychological thriller is produced by the USA Network and is also shown on Netflix.
The second season is due to return in summer 2018 and there will be eight episodes.
Speaking about the recommission, President of NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment Chris Cumbers said: “The Sinner was a huge success for USA Network.”
“In our second season, we’ll follow Detective Ambrose as he tracks his newest “why-dunnit,” while staying true to the unique, edge-of-your-seat storytelling that captivated audiences and critics alike.”
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Jeff from the Jeremiah and Jeff Show wanted to make Valentine’s Day a happy day for everyone on Tuesday, so he decided to spread the smiles around Cleveland.
He asked for listeners of the show to nominate their single friends so Jeff could surprise them with a special personal serenade on Valentine’s Day.
That’s right, Jeff wrote and performed a song for a single lady in desperate need of some love this Valentine’s Day.
Here’s Jeff at the Kenneth Clement Leadership Academy with 2nd grade teacher Caroline, set up by her friend HopeAnn!
To watch Jeff serenade another single lady in Cleveland on Tuesday, click this link here!
Here's the latest look, mostly via a drone, at the various bond projects in the Maize school district. Projects include work at the Maize South campus, Maize Early Childhood Center, Maize Middle School and Maize High School.
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Congressman Joe Barton thinks Trump should release his tax returns
Facebook murder suspect remains on the loose
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Brandy Alexander, who styled this month’s cover of 'Wilma Magazine', joined us on WECT News First at Four to show off some looks to incorporate metals into your wardrobe. (Source: WECT)
Metallics, satins and metals are all in style this fall.
Brandy Alexander, who styled this month’s cover of Wilma Magazine, joined us on WECT News First at Four to show off some of the looks that you can wear now and into fall.
To see her feature in Wilma, click here.
All of the looks that Alexander highlighted on WECT News First at Four were from A La Mode Boutique.
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Shawnee Community College agricultural instructor Ed Billingsley has been honored by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources for 30 years of service.
Billingsley was recognized for his dedication and generosity to the program for the past three decades.
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Annie Edwards carries a new sound. It's the sound of power. It's the sound of a warrior.
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Today's Video What makes solar eclipse glasses so special?
We asked NSF’s Division of Astronomical Sciences Program Director David Boboltz what makes solar eclipse glasses so special? Can’t I just wear regular sunglasses?
Provided by National Science Foundation
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Its our immense pleasure to welcome participants of all over the world for Annual Congress on Neurology & Neuroscience 2018 with the theme of Unleashing Research Ideas and Exploring the Work on Neurological Diseases which will held on September 20-21, 2018 Prague, Czech Republic.
The conference includes keynote presentations, Poster presentation, Workshops, Oral talks and Exhibitions.
Neurology and Neuroscience 2018 conference will bring more scientists and also many eminent personalities to share their research work, diagnostics and treatments on neurological diseases and this it will be useful for many scientists to develop treatments for the diseases.
HOUSTON - Natasha McAdoo, designer and owner of Perfect Pop, talks about her journey as an entrepreneur and her unique brand of lightweight and colorful earrings.
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There will be no need for Latrell Mitchell to study any extra video footage of Will Chambers as he prepares to face off against the Queensland pest for the fourth time in five weeks.
Mitchell and Chambers' duel on the same side of the field has been one of the highlights of the Origin series.
Chambers did his best to get under the skin of his 21-year-old Blues opposite at the MCG, and the pair exchanged plenty of pleasantries after scoring respective tries at ANZ Stadium.
Niggle: Latrell Mitchell and Will Chambers will face off for the fourth time in five weeks. Photo: AAP
They then went at it again for the Sydney Roosters and Melbourne Storm in Adelaide last Friday night.
While they will never be best mates, Mitchell said he had an immense respect for his experienced Maroons opposite.
08:17 Reported News Briefs Kislev 24, 5778 , 12/12/17 Kislev 24, 5778 , 12/12/17 'Arrogance, arrogance, arrogance' When Rabbi Shteinman was asked once whether to accept to a haredi school a pupil whose parents did not conform with the mode of the school, and maintained a more modern approach, he answered: "arrogance, arrogance, arrogance", implying that only arrogant teachers could reject a child because his parents were more modern. ► ◄ Last Briefs
A man was spotted somewhere in Delta State with a placard, in protest against the rousing reception given to former governor, James Ibori, on his return to Nigeria after serving half of his 13-year prison sentence in the UK for fraud totaling nearly $77m.
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There’s a buzz around city hall that could soon spread to the rest of Winnipeg.
A new bylaw has been drafted that would allow urban beekeeping in all zoning districts.
Beekeeping is currently allowed in the downtown area only.
Under the new bylaw people would need a permit to have bees.
Property owners would be allowed up to five hives depending on the size of the lot.
The hives must be surrounded by a fence that is at least six feet high with a secured gate.
The city’s property and development committee will vote on the new law next week.
Thursday night, the Oliver Springs Town Council voted to give the Tuppertown Community Center building back to the Anderson County government.
Council members made the move since there has been very little interest from citizens wishing to rent the building for events and the upkeep on the building has been about $3000 a year, which Oliver Springs no longer wishes to pay.
The building will be used by the Anderson County Rescue Squad as an unmanned station and as a place to store equipment, especially equipment that can be used in mountain rescues and other incidents on Windrock. During off-road events at Windrock Park, the station could be manned for even quicker responses.
When the switch was made, City Manager Nancy Freenock said, it "enabled the city to become an entitlement community" for federal Community Development Block Grant opportunities. "I'm just trying to be proactive," Freenock said.
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April 24 (Reuters) - HFF Inc:
* HFF INC REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2018 FINANCIAL AND TRANSACTION PRODUCTION RESULTS
* Q1 EARNINGS PER SHARE $0.42
* Q1 REVENUE $131.6 MILLION VERSUS I/B/E/S VIEW $143.1 MILLION
* Q1 EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW $0.56 — THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S
* QTRLY REVENUE WAS $131.6 MILLION, A 5.2% DECREASE YEAR-OVER-YEAR Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The Santa Clara Valley Water District is holding a community meeting in Mountain View on Wednesday to solicit feedback on a plan to get homeless residents out of the creek and into district-owned homes in the Waverly Park neighborhood. The water agency owns 19 homes in the neighborhood along Stevens Creek, including properties on Diercx Drive, Franklin Court, Franklin Avenue, Pastel Lane and Sleeper Avenue.
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The Nevis under 19 Basketball team, continues its intense preparations for the upcoming Leeward Islands under 19 tournament.
On the evening of Thursday 10th August, they engaged the Eagles Youths at the Church ground hard court.
The game was for the most part, highly competitive but in the dying moments, some basic errors helped the Eagles team to pull away decisively to win the game.
Final score: Eagles 58 Under 19’s 42
Syracuse football added another scholarship player to its 2017 roster when junior-college defensive end Josh Allen signed with the Orange on Monday. Allen, a 6-foot-4, 260-pounder from Long Beach City College in California, had previously intended to sign with South Florida.
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In the much-loved Tangerine, Sean Baker fixed his camera upon trans women in Hollywood on Christmas Eve. In his new movie The Florida Project, he’s found a similarly compelling subject: a trio of kids named Moonee, Scooty, and Jancey, Moonee’s mother Halley (Bria Vinaite), and Willem Dafoe, playing the manager of the motel where everyone lives. As the kids find adventure in the the community of cheap motels surrounding Disney World, Halley weathers hardship. “This is a near-perfect film, and a heightening in every way of everything that was great about Baker’s last movie,” wrote Vulture’s critic Emily Yoshida. A24 will release The Florida Project October 6.
We are heading into the busiest time of the year, as everyone is making that mad dash to get events in before it gets cold.
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The Kershaw County Fire Marshal is investigating what sparked a house fire in Elgin early Tuesday morning.
The fire broke out just before 12:30 a.m. Tuesday on Robin Heights Road near the Richland-Kershaw County line.
Firefighters from at least three different departments arrived to find heavy fire in the home.
Kershaw County Fire officials tell us those who were inside the home were able to make it out safely, but there was an initial report that someone else was inside. After a search of the home, no one was found, according to firefighters.
That report, along with the cause of the fire, is being investigated by the Kershaw County Fire Marshal.
Crews remained on the scene more than an hour after the fire putting out hotspots inside the home.
Columbia-Richland Fire assisted the Doby's Mill and Blaney Fire Departments in Kershaw County with battling the fire.
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Firefighters put water on the shed to put out remaining flames.
Close up look at the rubble remaining from the shed.
Garage burnt to the ground following a lightning strike.
Fire officials say a shed north of Quincy caught fire after it was struck by lightning Wednesday afternoon.
Crews were called to the fire at 1131 Springlake Dr. around 4:40 p.m. The shed was fully engulfed at one point.
Firefighters called it a "hot fire", which was likely because of oil in the shed.
The property owner said there were also antiques in the shed.
No one was injured in the fire.
The Quincy and Tri-Township fire departments responded to the fire. The property owner believed the mutual aid response prevented the fire from spreading.
Baku. 5 March. REPORT.AZ/ The Swedish telecommunications company Telia has sold its 51.3% stake in mobile communication operator Azercell Telecom.
Report informs citing the Reuters, the share sold at 222 million EUR ($ 273.5 million) to AzInTelecom LLC under the Ministry of Transport, Communication and High Technologies of Azerbaijan.
Telia has since exited four of seven countries in its so-called Eurasian unit: Nepal, Tajikistan, Georgia and now Azerbaijan.
It still has operations in Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Moldova.
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The Arabic-language website of RT reported that Caesar Kunikov (BDK-64), a Project 775 class large landing ship of the Russian Navy, has left the country for Syria's waters.The Russian sources had previously reported that the army's large cargo ship left Sevastopol port in Crimea for Mediterranean Sea to join the Russian naval fleet in Syria's Tartus port.A media outlet reported last month that a huge Russian shipment of weapons bound for Syria in the form of one government-contracted sea-lifter and a naval landing ship recently transited the Bosphorus Strait.The logistical carrier, identified as the RoRo Altay, was photographed with what sources count as 133 Ural military-grade transport trucks above its hull.The RoRo Altay's naval accomplice was identified as the Ropucha-class landing ship 'Alexander Otrakovsky'
Jaffetilchin Investment Partners LLC increased its stake in shares of Snap-On Incorporated by 0.0% during the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 4,178 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 2 shares during the period.
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It was likely the worst head-on collision since Petr Cech‘s accident back in his Chelsea days, but thankfully Ryan Mason is training once again with Hull City.
The 26-year-old posted a video to Twitter on Wednesday as the Tigers midfielder looks to regain full health following Mason’s January 22 collision with Chelsea’s Gary Cahill.
In Mason’s first season with the Tigers, the Englishman tallied two goals in 20 Premier League appearances after joining the club from Tottenham last summer.
Mason and Hull will play in the Championship next season after the club was relegated from the PL during the 2016/17 season.
Rhodium's Consonery Says China Wants to Avoid Trade War With U.S.
Nicholas Consonery, Rhodium Group director of China macroeconomic and policy research practice, discusses the mixed messages the U.S. is giving China on trade. He speaks with Scarlet Fu, Julia Chatterley and Joe Weisenthal on "What'd You Miss?" (Source: Bloomberg)
Good morning and welcome to the Business Breakfast live blog for Monday, August 14.
I'm Coreena Ford and I'm running our blog this week, to bring you updates on all the breaking business news from across the North East and beyond.
The blog covers the latest big stories from the region's business community as well as national news - anything and everything from the world of business basically.
Filtronic's Broadband business, which is based in Sedgefield, are first out the blocks with good news this week with the announcement of a £4.8m supply agreement.
It's not so good news for John Menzies, after a £40m merger between its distribution arm and DX Group was scrapped.
And, as ever, I'll drop in a few links to stories you may have missed over the weekend, and include all business news at it comes in.
If you'd like to contribute, tweet at @jnlbusiness to share your opinions, drop me a line at coreena.ford@trinitymirror.com or tweet me at @Scoopford
A Texas community is rallying around a boy diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor.Leo Mosqueda is a 5th grader at Bear Branch Elementary School in the Magnolia Independent School District. His classmates and teachers sent him boxes of cards and letters wishing him well. Chemotherapy means Leo can't attend class because of a compromised immune system.His family and friends have taken to social media with the hashtags #fightlikeakid and #teamleo. They've created a GoFundMe to help Mosqueda's family with mounting medical bills.Leo is more likely to talk with you about his life plans rather than focus on the cancerous tumor."I want to be a singing eye doctor," said Leo with a smile.His family says he'll go through another round of chemo this month. His doctors say the tumor is rare. They're working with Texas Children's Hospital on treatment options.
Veteran politician Adoko Nekyon says leaders risk making worse mistakes than they made in the past if they don’t learn from mistakes of former leaders Speaking to nbs television from his home in Apac district nekyon asked the legislators to treat the constitution like a sacred document to avoid plunging the country back into chaos Sabiti joseph reports
Nebraska Foot & Ankle, P.C. is pleased to announce that in addition to being a board certified orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Keith P. Hughes has also become board certified in wound care. The American Board of Wound Management has awarded Dr. Hughes the designation of a certified wound specialist physician , becoming currently one of only a few certified wound specialist physicians in Nebraska.
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Ottawa Paramedics say a man in his 70s is lucky after he fell off his motorcycle on the highway Tuesday afternoon.
A spokesperson says they were called to the scene on the eastbound 417 at the Vanier Parkway around 12:49 p.m. The bike continued on the highway without its driver and ended up in a ditch.
No other vehicles were involved and the man suffered some road rash but nothing more serious, according to paramedics.
The 417 was closed briefly but has since re-opened.
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MOSCOW (AP) — Russian journalist Arkady Babchenko, who had been reported shot and killed in the Ukrainian capital Tuesday, showed up Wednesday at a news conference very much alive.
Vasily Gritsak, head of the Ukrainian Security Service, told a news conference on Wednesday the agency faked Babchenko’s death to catch those who were trying to kill him.
Kiev and national police had said Babchenko, a strong critic of the Kremlin, was shot multiple times in the back at his apartment building and found bleeding by his wife.
He showed up at Gritsak’s new conference on Wednesday and thanked everyone who was mourning his death.
Babchenko, 41, one of Russia’s best-known war reporters, spoke and wrote year about leaving the country because of repeated threats that he and his family would be harmed.
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FILE - In this May 3, 2017, file photo, Cynthia Nixon participates in the 2017 Tony Awards Meet the Nominees press day at the Sofitel New York hotel in New York. Former Sex and the City Nixon says shell challenge Gov. Andrew Cuomo in New Yorks Democratic primary in September. Her announcement Monday, March 19, 2018, sets up a race pitting an openly gay liberal activist against a two-term incumbent with a $30 million war chest and possible presidential ambitions.(Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP, File)
(Alexandria, VA) — More information is surfacing about the man officials say opened fire today in suburban Washington against a member of Congress and security officers.
The shooter is 66-year-old James Hodgkinson of Belleville, Illinois. He was a frequent letter writer to his local paper, the Belleville News-Democrat. His letters railed against income inequality, linking it to the tax policies of the GOP.
MSNBC reports Hodgkinson said his favorite TV program was the “The Rachel Maddow Show.” In a strange, rambling interview with KTVI TV in St. Louis, Hodgkinson said 99 percent of people are being pushed around and — quote — “we gotta speak up for the whole country.”
Witnesses to this morning’s attack say the gunman opened fire with a rifle from the third base side of the diamond at a park in Alexandria, Virginia. House Majority Whip Steve Scalise [[ skall-EESE ]], two Capitol Police officers and a congressional aide were shot and injured at a ball field. Scalise is recovering.
BELLINGHAM — The Whatcom County Superior Court announced Tuesday that Superior Court Judge Ira Uhrig died on Monday, May 21. A well-known figure in the Whatcom County justice system, Uhrig died of complications from a multi-year battle with a lymphoma condition. Uhrig, 61, served time as a county District Court judge and as a magistrate…
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WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. businesses stockpiled more goods in December and posted the biggest sales increase in nearly six years.
The Commerce Department says that business inventories rose a seasonally adjusted 0.4 percent in December, led by an increase in stockpiles at stores that sell food and beverages. Auto and auto parts dealers trimmed inventories 0.6 percent; furniture and appliance stores also cut back.
Companies also reported a 2 percent monthly sales increase, best since March 2011.
Manufacturers reported that sales rose 2.2 percent in December; retailers posted a 1.2 percent gain.
U.S. economic growth was hobbled much of last year by inventory cutbacks. But businesses rebuilt stockpiles in the October-December period, accounting for more than half of fourth-quarter economic growth.
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Las Vegas Strip headliner David Copperfield is due to return to the witness stand in a lawsuit by a British tourist who claims he was seriously hurt in a fall while taking part in one of Copperfield's signature illusions in 2013.
The magician resumes testimony Tuesday after last week revealing secrets behind a trick that appears to make volunteer audience members vanish onstage and appear a few moments later in the back of the theater.
Plaintiff Gavin Cox of Kent, England, alleges he fell after being hurried by stagehands through an MGM Grand hotel alleyway coated with a powdery residue near a trailer-sized trash bin.
Copperfield's lawyers lost pretrial bids to close proceedings to the public to avoid revealing performance secrets
Cox and his wife are seeking unspecified damages.
OKLAHOMA CITY – One of Oklahoma City’s most popular bars is closing its doors after three decades.
After 36 years in business, Graham’s Country Nightclub in Oklahoma City is closing.
Tuesday morning, officials with the nightclub confirmed the news.
Graham’s is now having a “farewell party” on Saturday, April 28 for those who want to celebrate at the club one last time.
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First it was “Games of Thrones” and “Orange Is The New Black.”
Well, the hackers are at it again!
“Curb Your Enthusiasm” was supposed to debut in October on HBO, but is already up on the web!
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It was a good weekend for Taylor Swift.
She’s been in court in a case that involves a Denver DJ allegedly touching her inappropriately.
A judge ruled on a part of that case on Friday….and Stylz and Roman have all the details on what happened!
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ORLANDO, Fla. — A Florida woman lit a cigarette, sparking an explosion of a propane barbeque grill being transported in her SUV.
A gas grill being transported inside this car exploded when passenger lit a cigarette. 2 in car sustained burns; not life threatening. pic.twitter.com/76OaeJiCiv — Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) August 13, 2017
Orlando police Lt. Cindy Lane tells news outlets that the grill was turned on and the propane tank was open in the back of the red Kia Sorento as she left a barbeque at the Central Florida Fairgrounds on Sunday afternoon.
Lane says the woman and her husband were burned and their sports utility vehicle was severely damaged. The couple's injuries are not considered to be life-threatening.
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Cuba has opened up its first wholesale market in an economy dominated by government-run enterprises.
State-run newspaper Granma says the market is part of an ongoing effort to "reorganize" commerce on the communist island. The market will sell beans, beer, sugar, cigars and other basic staples for 20 to 30 percent less than the products are sold throughout the country.
Since 2010, the government has authorized about 500,000 people to operate private businesses, and many of them have long-sought access to a wholesale marketplace. Their wait is not over. The government says the market known as the Mercabal is only open to 35 worker-owned cooperatives in Havana, at least for now.
The state-run economy accounts for 70 to 80 percent of the Cuban economy.
Feb 13 Spirit Airlines Inc
* Spirit Airlines says regarding U.S. presidential, congressional elections, changes at local, state or federal level could "significantly impact our business"
* Spirit Airlines says specific legislative and regulatory proposals discussed during and after U.S. election could have material impact on co - SEC filing
* Spirit Airlines says U.S. election-related proposals that could have impact on co include reform of federal tax code, changes to immigration policy
* Spirit Airlines says proposals that could impact co include modifications to international trade policy, including withdrawing from trade agreements
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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP)  The White House says President Donald Trump and Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham are discussing tax legislation and upcoming budget talks during a golf game at one of Trump's Florida clubs.
Trump tweeted about the tax bill Sunday before heading to the club in West Palm Beach. House and Senate lawmakers are meeting this week to begin the difficult process of agreeing to a single version of the bill they can send to Trump for enactment.
Trump tweeted: "Getting closer and closer on the Tax Cut Bill. Shaping up even better than projected. House and Senate working very hard and smart. End result will be not only important, but SPECIAL!"
Trump spent the weekend at his Palm Beach estate. He arrived after a Friday night campaign rally in Pensacola, Florida.
6:05pm–#Bridgeport CT– A foot pursuit in backyards from Central Avenue to Ogden Street Extension ended when a Bridgeport Police Officer may have broken his foot jumping over a fence in pursuit of a suspect. EMS is taking care of the officer. Heavy police presence in the area along with K-9 looking for the suspect.
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Gold prices continued to move lower and it looks as though the 1248 support region has not been able to hold the prices as we had expected it to. With the lack of fundamentals and economic data around the globe yesterday, it was a slow drip lower for the …
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A burn ban was issued on Monday afternoon for Montague County. The sheriff's office posted the order to its Facebook page around noon.
The burn ban is in effect for the next 90 days. A copy of the burn ban order can be found below.
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JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The state auditor is demanding that a Mississippi Delta city clerk pay $106,000 to state government.
Auditor Stacey Pickering sent a letter Tuesday to Tchula (CHOO’-luh) City Clerk Annie May Horton demanding $78,000 in overdue court fees, plus nearly $28,000 in interest and investigative costs.
Pickering had warned Tchula and three other local governments in March that they hadn’t paid court fees due to state government. The Republican auditor says Raleigh, Shaw and Coahoma County have since caught up on overdue amounts. Court assessment fees collected from misdemeanor crimes and traffic violations are legally required to be deposited monthly with the state.
Horton has 30 days to pay. If not, Pickering says he’ll sue Horton in civil court.
Pickering says his office continues monitoring fee payments from cities and counties.
This Graceful, elevated villa is set on 5230sqm and showcases breath-taking mountain vistas and beautifully manicured, terraced lawns. An imposing front door leads into a glorious, double volume entrance hall and elegant formal lounge which flows seamlessly into the classical dining room. At the heart of the home, is a streamlined open plan gourmet kitchen, entertaining effortlessly into informal reception areas and a private office. Stylish features include high ceilings, fireplaces and tall French doors throughout. In addition, an extensive enclosed entertainment room includes a built-in braai and separate sun filled bar area which opens onto the outdoor patio and sparkling pool surrounded by a cascading water feature. The upstairs comprises of five luxurious, North facing bedrooms and a study nook all leading out onto Juliette balconies overlooking uninterrupted mountain views. Four garages, ample parking, borehole, staff suites and so much more.
For this first time in 38 years, parts of the U.S. will go totally dark during the middle of the afternoon. The reason? A total solar eclipse.
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Emergency services are at the scene of a serious collision between a motorbike and car on the main Buncrana to Derry road in Co Donegal.
Emergency services are at the scene of a serious collision between a motorbike and car on the main Buncrana to Derry road in Co Donegal.
Emergency services at scene of serious collision between motorbike and car
The incident happened at around 5.30pm at Castleforward.
The road is currently closed and local diversions are being put in place.
A garda spokesman said no other information is available at this time.
Motorists travelling from the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open in Ballyliffin are being diverted through Carndonagh, Muff and Quigley's Point.
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France's government to fight racism and anti-Semitism online
PARIS (AP) — France's government has presented a plan to better fight against racism and anti-Semitism, focusing on social media and prevention in schools.
Prime minister Edouard Philippe said Monday France will push for a Europe-wide effort to force internet giants to remove "heinous, racist and anti-Semitic" content.
Philippe said "I'm upset that nowadays, it seems easier to remove a pirate video of a soccer match than anti-Semitic comments" on social media.
He said French law will be changed to force internet platforms to detect, signal and remove illegal content. Philippe suggested substantial fines could be applied.
In schools, Philippe wants to create a team of experts to help teachers facing difficult situations related to racism and anti-Semitism.
Donald Trump will "have to choose the right allies on the ground, who can actually destroy Daesh," says Osama Abu Zaid. "Airstrikes can never be enough."
Based in Toronto, the Tich Maredza Band has been a laboratory for the fusion of traditional Southern African Styles with the global sounds of today. 8 pm. $20, adv $15.
A school student was killed in a motor-accident along the Hatton – Nuwara Eliya road. The school girl was run over by a truck travelling along the road.
The truck had hit the school girl while she was crossing the road.
The incident created a tense situation in Nanu-Oya, as residents set fire to the truck which ran over the girl.
Police say the truck driver has been taken into custody over the accident.
A heavy traffic congestion remain along the road as tension continue.
Officers in Broken Arrow are looking for the man they say broke into a church.
CINCINNATI -- Timothy Cottingham, 41, of Evanston, was arrested Sunday as a suspect in a slew of robberies among other charges.
Cottingham stands charged with four courts of robbery. Court records say he ripped cash registers from three establishments including a Subway restaurant at 3008 Madison Road in Oakley on Dec. 30, a Marco’s Pizza restaurant at 4004 Edwards Road in Hyde Park on Dec. 31, and the Delta Snack Shack at 430 Delta Ave. in Columbia-Tusculum on Jan. 1. The records also accuse Cottingham of robbing a Norwood man on Jan. 1.
Cottingham’s other charges include drug abuse, falsification, possession of illegal drug paraphernalia and unauthorized use of a vehicle.
He will appear in court on Monday.
Barr sang the national anthem before a baseball game at Jack Murphy Stadium in San Diego on July 25, 1990. She struggled to hit the notes and punctuated the song with spitting on the ground and pretending to adjust a protective cup.
Her performance was booed, President George H. W. Bush called it "disgraceful," and people were so outraged that Barr told the Washington Post that she required LAPD protection for two years afterwards.
"I regret it came out like it did, you know," she told the San Diego Tribune in 2003. "I was trying to be funny. Sometimes you can't tell if it's funny or not, I guess. I learned that. I was too hip for the room, I think."
Experience tells me he'll get used to it soon enough. Besides, Chester's detractor is Lt.
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× Netflix shares stream to all-time highs, despite pending price hike
NEW YORK — Shares of Netflix are streaming to new highs a day after the company announced its first true price hike in years.
That’s a far different result compared with 2011 when Netflix separated its streaming and DVD-by-mail service and raised prices.
About 600,000 customers fled and its stock price plummeted by 80 percent.
But Netflix, based in Los Gatos, California, is a different animal today. The production powerhouse landed more Emmy nominations this year than any TV network other than HBO.
Some of that price hike, $1 per month for the company’s most popular plan, will likely be plowed into the race to produce more blockbuster shows like “Stranger Things.”
Netflix is up against HBO and Amazon, which has its own ambitions for great television.
Shares of Netflix hit $198.92 Friday.
Kentucky and Missouri square off on Saturday with both teams heading in different directions.
Kentucky on one hand has reeled off three-straight after a mid-January slump and looks to be turning a corner as postseason play looms. Missouri, meanwhile, has lost three of its last four games but pulled off an upset win over Alabama on Wednesday that could give the struggling Tigers something to build on.
With Missouri lingering among the first four teams out of the NCAA Tournament in Jerry Palm's latest bracket, there's plenty at stake for Cuonzo Martin's Tigers, who could absolutely parlay a win over a ranked Kentucky team into a big bullet point on their postseason resume.
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A woman who was reported missing on Feb. 21 has been found dead in rural Daviess County.
Antwanette Michelle Delagarza was discovered Sunday in her vehicle in Daviess County, MO.
Police say no foul play is suspected in connection to her death, but the case remains under investigation.
Delagarza was from Liberty, MO.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to address a mega rally in Lucknow on Monday and may announce some pro-poor schemes ahead of announcement of UP Assembly election dates.
This will be the first public rally of PM Modi after the expiry of demonetisation exercise on December 30.
Massive preparations have been made by the BJP to make the rally a grand success.
MPs from UP and cabinet ministers are expected to reach the rally venue.
On Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a limited-period interest waiver for farmers and rebates on housing loans up to 12 lakhs besides sops for senior citizens in a mini-budget type address to the nation that displayed a combination of empathy, gratitude and political savvy ahead of a string of assembly elections in the coming months.
In his 43-minute speech, PM Modi thanked the citizens for standing shoulder-to-shoulder with the government in the fight against black money by supporting the demonetization drive despite hardships
Gaga is currently at Coachella. She performed live over the weekend and she is also out there filming a movie with Bradley Cooper called ‘A Star Is Born’.
Warner Bros. Pictures, the company producing the film, announced that the singer is going by Stefani Germanotta for the role.
According to Warner Bros., filming is now underway on the movie, which will feature Cooper as Jackson Maine, a fading country star who discovers Ally, a talented nobody played by ‘Stefani’. The two start an affair, but when Jackson makes Ally a star, he can’t handle the fact that her fame is surpassing his own. The movie opens September 28, 2018.
AUGLAIZE COUNTY, Ohio (WDTN) – A Wapakoneta woman dies in a single-vehicle crash in Auglaize County.
It happened on Interstate 75 at State Route 67 in Wapakoneta just before 9:30 p.m. Friday.
According to the Wapakoneta post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, 42-year-old Jill Zwiebel was driving north on I-75 when she lost control exiting the highway at State Route 67.
Troopers say her SUV went off the ramp and flipped. Zwiebel was thrown from the vehicle.
Zwiebel was taken to Lima Memorial Hospital where she was pronounced dead.
Troopers say the driver was not wearing a seatbelt and alcohol does not appear to be a factor in the crash.
The cause is under investigation.
Drake — who has spent the past few days touring Miami hot spots as a single man, charming the ladies and performing at a concert on Thursday for just a select few hundred at the Edition Hotel beach — took to the stage again at club E11even Miami in the early hours of Saturday.
Drake put on a show in front of guests at the Bootsy Bellows pop-up, including injured New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr.
We hear that after 3 a.m., the rapper joined Lil’ Wayne onstage for a live performance. “They shared a mike, and then 2 Chainz got up onstage, too,” says the spy. “Everyone was singing along and going crazy.”
The “Hotline Bling” singer, who’s normally surrounded by women, was rolling without a female companion.
“He was hanging out with his bros,” says the source.
Drake was seen the following night with an entourage of 15 guys at hot spot Prime 112.
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Okafor said he expects to make his Nets debut Tuesday against the Wizards, Zach Rosen of WashingtonWizards.com reports.
Okafor was traded to the Nets late last week, but wasn't quite ready to play with his new team Saturday against the Heat. However, after a few additional days to get settled, Okafor is set to make his Brooklyn debut Tuesday and should provide depth in the frontcourt right away. It's unclear just how big of a role Okafor will have in his first game, however, and there's certainly a chance he's eased into action after sitting out his last 14 games with the Sixers. That means fantasy owners may want to temper expectations a bit and get a better sense of his workload with his new team before considering deploying him in lineups.
The recent winter weather has resulted in a lot of calls to police about minor collisions on area roadways. South Simcoe Police would like to remind drivers that winter weather requires slower speeds and extra stopping room. They also recommend you have an emergency kit inside the car and that wiper fluid is always topped up.
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"A dozen doctors, pharmacy owners and marketing pros have been accused of a kickback scheme that prosecutors allege involved a sham medical study used to bilk up to $102 million from the publicly funded federal health program for military family members. The doctors included Walter Neil Simmons, 47, of Gilbert, Ariz., emergency medicine doctor who has worked at two metro Phoenix hospital chains. He was indicted in October in U.S. District Court in Dallas on one count of conspiracy to commit health-care fraud. The federal charge carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in federal prison and a $250,000 fine." (01/01/17)
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Two decades ago, the US intelligence community worked closely with Silicon Valley in an effort to track citizens in cyberspace. And Google is at the heart of that origin story. Some of the research that led to Google's ambitious creation was funded and coordinated by a research group established by the intelligence community to find ways to track individuals and groups online.
The intelligence community hoped that the nation's leading computer scientists could take non-classified information and user data, combine it with what would become known as the internet, and begin to create for-profit, commercial enterprises to suit the needs of both the intelligence community and the public. They hoped to direct the supercomputing revolution from the start in order to make sense of what millions of human beings did inside this digital information network.
The Los Angeles Chargers found out, Monday, that starting middle linebacker Denzel Perryman will miss the first four games of the season with an ankle injury sustained against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 1 of the preseason. It is likely that the linebacker will require surgery and could end up on the Injured Reserve/Designated to Return list.
With the extended absence, Perryman is a strong candidate for IR/designated to return. https://t.co/rOq1adcw91 — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 14, 2017
Last season, Perryman only played in 12 games but still led the Chargers with 80 tackles and two sacks. He was supposed to be the chief of Gus Bradley’s defense and the primary play caller. For now, however, Perryman will be temporarily replaced by Korey Toomer who started eight games and tallied 75 total tackles.
The Chargers will each look to find crucial depth on Sunday with their preseason battle against the Saints. Will Korey Toomer serve as a solid replacement for Perryman?
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) PETA has taken out ads on four billboards in Fort Wayne to try and encourage children to get their parents to go vegan for the holidays according to a news release from the organization.
The billboards show a pig’s face alongside the words “I’m ME, Not MEAT. Kids: Ask Your Parents About Going Vegan This Holiday Season.” Indiana is one of the largest pork producing states in the country.
The ads are located at 515 S. Ewing St., 2401 W. Jefferson St., 4210 N. Wells St., and at 4320 Ardmore Ave. All of the billboards are in the vicinity of elementary schools according to PETA.
According to the news release, “Children have a natural empathy for animals, so they’d be horrified to learn that piglets raised for meat are stolen from their mothers when they’re as young as 10 days old,” said PETA Executive Vice President Tracy Reiman.
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Dodocool is proving to be one of the best affordable accessory manufacturers out there, with all of its products featuring high quality, affordable prices, and great design. Especially their laptop accessories are extremely useful as more and more laptops become thinner and thinner with the only ports available being USB 3.1 Type-C.
The USB 3.1 protocol takes connectivity to another level as it allows for multiple information go through it at the same time. You can charge your device, connect your external display and many USB devices simultaneously. This is done via the Type-C hubs that are starting to appear in the market, like the Dodocool Type-C Hub which offers 6 of them: A Type-C charging port, HDMI-Out with 4K support, Ethernet port, and 3 USB 3.0 Type-A ports.
As you can see, the hub extends your connectivity to another level, offering desktop-class amount of ports to your portable machine. The hub is available on Amazon on offer, for just $44.99 and might be the best buy you’ll ever make!
Boston Red Sox closer Craig Kimbrel celebrates with manager Alex Cora after they defeated the Toronto Blue Jays in a baseball game at Fenway Park, Wednesday, May 30, 2018, in Boston. The Red Sox won 6-4. Elise Amendola AP Photo
RED DEER, Alta. — A man and a woman are facing almost 200 criminal charges after two police searches in central Alberta found almost three dozen weapons along with stolen property and identification.
Red Deer RCMP say they searched a storage locker and a private home in November.
They seized 25 rifles, four shotguns, four crossbows, two pellet guns and a replica firearm.
The weapons were stored in a large hockey bag, a sleeping bag, a ski bag and gun cases.
RCMP also uncovered dirt bikes, chainsaws, a generator and electronics — all stolen — as well as stolen identity documents.
Police say the searches were part of a larger crime reduction effort focused on identifying prolific offenders through targeted investigations.
Andrew Scott Charpentier and Kelsey Pearl Torpe, both 25, face a total of 198 charges — most of them weapons-related.
There also face several stolen property charges as well as charges of illegal possession or trafficking in government documents.
George (calf) will start Monday's game against the Hornets, Royce Young of ESPN reports.
George was initially deemed questionable due to a sore calf, but the belief all along was that he'd return to action after missing the last two contests. Expect George to play his usual complement of minutes on the wing, and he could even see a slight bump in playing time with Andre Roberson (ankle) out of action.
Mexican authorities have seized 10,000 gallons of bad booze from 31 resorts and tourist hot spots in the country. File photo
BOONE, N.C. (AP) — Two people are dead in North Carolina after a home they were in collapsed.
News outlets report that the Boone Police Department confirmed the deaths. Rescuers responded to the scene about 5 p.m. on Wednesday. The victims have not been identified.
Outlets report that the collapse is believed to have been caused by severe weather in the area.
Gov. Roy Cooper on Wednesday declared a state of emergency for his hard-hit mountain counties, saying the forecast for the rest of the week calls for isolated heavy rain storms that could instantly cause flooding in areas that have had 20 inches (50 centimeters) of rain in the past 15 days.
Cooper said, "This storm isn't yet over. I'm urging people to keep a close eye on forecasts."
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MADISON, Wis. — A Taiwanese company that assembles Apple’s iPhones and other electronics is considering building a plant in Wisconsin that could employ 50,000 people.
A person with direct knowledge of the negotiations, who was not authorized to speak publicly, confirmed Wednesday that the state is in talks with Foxconn. At least one other state, Michigan, is also pursuing the plant.
President Donald Trump alluded to negotiations with an unspecified company during a visit to Milwaukee on Tuesday, saying Gov. Scott Walker might get “a very happy surprise very soon.”
Walker’s administration deferred comment to the state’s chief economic development agency. Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation spokesman Mark Maley said the agency doesn’t comment on pending or potential opportunities.
Exactly what type of jobs the Foxconn plant might bring, had not been confirmed.
The Lynnwood City Council will observe New Year’s Day on Monday night and return to session on Tuesday, Jan. 3 following a two-week winter break in December.
On the agenda, council will elect or appoint liaisons to various boards, commissions and community organizations for 2017. Council will also discuss their meeting and retreat schedules for 2017.
To view the full agenda, click here.
City Council meetings begin at 7 p.m. at Lynnwood City Hall, located at 19100 44th Ave. W.
China, Russia armed forces hold strategic consultation
The armed forces of China and Russia held their 20th round of strategic consultation in Beijing on Wednesday.
The two sides exchanged views and reached broad consensus on current international and regional hotspot issues and on further deepening China-Russia military cooperation under the new circumstances.
They pledged to firmly implement the important consensus reached by leaders of the two countries, boost bilateral military cooperation and make new contributions to pressing ahead with military strategic cooperation.
Li Zuocheng, member of the Central Military Commission (CMC) and chief of staff of the CMC Joint Staff Department, met with the Russian delegation during the consultation.
SHARE COPY LINK Heavy rain forecast to soak Northern California the next few days could cause flooding, authorities say. They have urged people near waterways to prepare, and the use of sandbags could be necessary. This is the correct way to fill and place sandba McClatchy Sacramento County Water Resources
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In a last ditch attempt to resolve a standoff between Athens and its creditors and, indirectly, between the IMF and the EU, the Commissioner for Financial Affairs Pierre Moscovici is expected in Athens on Wednesday.Pierre Moscovic
His mission is to persuade the government to push through more austerity measures.
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Meanwhile, political volatility is undermining the growth prospects of the Greek economy, as well as the Eurozones' at large.
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While Pabst, Miller, and Schlitz will always hold a special place in our hearts and Solo cups, Wisconsinites also know how lucky they are to be surrounded by world-class, award-winning craft breweries.
Lowlands is celebrating these breweries with a Hometown Heroes Bierklasse on Wednesday, May 3rd! Join us for an evening of bier, Wisco pride, and (of course) cheese curds! Featured breweries include New Glarus, 3rd Sign, Door County, Central Waters, and Karben4.
The Baltimore Ride selected midfielder Zoe Stukenberg and attacker Caroline Wannen, while the Long Island Sound picked defender Nadine Hadnagy. After they finish their final season at Maryland, the players will have the opportunity to play in the first professional women's lacrosse league in the U.S.
Woman investigating noise accidentally shoots herself
Police say a woman in Rhode Island had taken out a gun to investigate a noise when she accidentally shot herself.
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As part of a new Shepherd dining feature, “Where They Drink," Amilinda Chef and Co-Owner Gregory León shares his favorite spots in town.
Odd Duck
2352 S. Kinnickinnic Ave.
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Goodkind
2457 S. Wentworth Ave.
763-4706
GoodKindBayview.com
DanDan
360 E. Erie St.
488-8036
DanDanMKE.com
“Odd Duck, Goodkind and now DanDan are definitely my three go-tos when I go out,” says Gregory León, chef and co-owner of Amilinda. “Odd Duck is the place we usually go to for date night and I always walk in ready to be adventurous with such a diverse menu. Goodkind is always fantastic and open late which is a plus for us, working in the industry. Always end your meal with the Basque Cake there. DanDan has now cured my longing for Chinese food like I was able to eat back in San Francisco: egg rolls, sour sausage and smashed cucumbers. The service at all three restaurants is always attentive without being overbearing—and always super friendly.”
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Rickie Fowler took a share of the lead into the weekend in the Waste Management Phoenix Open. He knows from experience the party is just getting started.
Fowler was tied with Bryson DeChambeau, with each shooting his second straight 5-under 66 on Friday.
Fowler has had a lot of success at TPC Scottsdale without winning. He finished a shot behind Hunter Mahan in 2010, lost to Hideki Matsuyama on the fourth extra hole in 2016 and tied for fourth last year.
Daniel Berger and former Arizona State player Chez Reavie were a stroke back.
The festive tournament drew a Friday-record crowd of 191,400 fans, bringing the week total to 439,088. The third-round mark of 204,906 set last year is expected to be shattered Saturday, and the week record of 655,434 from last year could fall with a day to spare.
Xcel Energy workers completed their first work assignments in Puerto Rico on Wednesday.
The workers have restored power to 73 customers since arriving.
The 16 Texas and New Mexico employees arrived early Tuesday morning as part of Xcel's larger 65 worker deployment to the area.
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They are performing a mission that should span 21 days alongside linemen from several other U.S. mainland utility companies.
The workers have faced a challenge moving equipment through narrow streets with little traffic control, but the company said local police are assisting the workers where they can.
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Michael Bisping What's New with GSP? He's Finally Off Steroids!
Michael Bisping: What's New with GSP? He's Finally Off Steroids!
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What's new with returning UFC superstar Georges St-Pierre?? ﻿
He's FINALLY OFF 'ROIDS -- so says Michael Bisping ... who wasted no time trashing GSP at their UFC 217 media event in Vegas.
In addition to accusing GSP of being a former juicer ... Bisping also called him fat, slow and a cheap-ass. He also said he looked like a history teacher and a lizard.
"C’mon, Georges, you got some money man – buy a new suit. What the f**k!"
GSP responded by saying Bisping was still drunk ... like GSP accused him of the last time they faced off.
Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo says Zack Greinke won't be the team's opening-day starter.
Lovullo, speaking before Monday's spring training game against the Chicago White Sox, said the tightness that Greinke experienced in his groin in his latest start last Wednesday led him to rule out his ace for his usual opening-day role.
If there had been no health issue, Lovullo said, Greinke would be Arizona's opening-day starter for the third straight season. He was a 17-game winner last season.
Lovullo said he's not ready to name the starter for the March 29 opener at home against Colorado, although Robbie Ray would seem to be a logical alternative.
The Diamondbacks don't believe Greinke's issue is serious. The right-hander said he felt good after a bullpen session on Sunday and he is scheduled to start Wednesday against San Francisco.
The kingpins of the criminal organisation responsible for looting South Africa’s coast of 400 tonnes of abalone and shipping it to Hong Kong were sentenced in the Cape Town High Court on Monday.
The marathon case which has been running for 11 years came to an end with Judge Patrick Gamble handing down 15-year jail sentences to two of the accused‚ Adriaan Wildschutt and Tony Du Toit.
Willem van Rensburg was sentenced to 8 years in prison and Phillip Miller to four years while a fifth accused‚ Johannes Liebenberg‚ received a one-year suspended sentence.
But Van Rensburg‚ Wildschutt‚ and Du Toit were granted bail with strict conditions right after sentencing after they were also granted leave to appeal against their sentences at the Supreme Court of Appeals in Bloemfontein.
Van Rensburg‚ Wildschutt‚ and Du Toit were found guilty of racketeering under the Prevention of Organised Crimes Act (POCA) for their roles in running the syndicate.
Kiermaier (hip, back), who went 1-for-5 with an RBI triple and a run in High-A Charlotte's loss to Bradenton on Sunday, is slated for at least three more rehab games, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
The recovering outfielder went 1-for-9 over his first two contests, playing both games as the designated hitter. Kiermaier may be deployed in the outfield beginning Tuesday after receiving the night off Monday. If all goes well during the rest of the week, Kiermaier would presumably rejoin the Rays for their upcoming weekend series versus the Mariners.
CNBC's market panel discusses the impact of Facebook's data scandal on investors and the company stock.
Former Big Brother Africa housemate, Nando, has reportedly become a shadow of himself due to drug abuse.
LIB reports that Tanzanian media personality, Joy Lydia Wayodi, shared a photo collage of Nando from his hay days and what he looks like presently, leaving many shocked.
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Nando who competed in BBA: The Chase, was expelled from the contest after fighting with his fellow housemate and Ghanaian contestant, Elikem.
Nando, known for his good looks and smooth ways during the contest, making him a chic magnet, is reported to have become hooked on drugs, leaving him wretched.
From the photos shared, the former reality TV star is in dire need of help, although his behavior during the contest did not endear him to many.
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday put on hold a Madras High Court order staying the lookout notice against Karti Chidambaram so that he does not leave the country.
Staying the August 10 order till the next date of hearing, the bench of Chief Justice J.S. Khehar and Justice D.Y. Chandrachud directed further hearing of the matter for Friday.
The apex court order came on a petition by the Central Bureau of Investigation, which contended that the Madras High Court had no territorial jurisdiction to entertain the plea and stay the lookout notice.
The investigative agency told the court that the lookout notice was only to prevent the son of former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram from leaving the country.
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“For seven years now, the Dodd-Frank Act has stifled the American Dream—for half of the country,” said U.S. Representative David Kustoff (R-TN) in an opinion piece on CNBC. According to Kustoff, Dodd-Frank requires rolling back, and it has caused plenty of harm since then. Though it saved plenty of big banks during the recession, its regulation has stifled many smaller banks.
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H&R Block is hosting a free community shredding event at locations around Southern California from 9 a.m. to noon this Saturday, March 24.
Each participant is allowed one box of personal information to be shredded, allowing taxpayers to safeguard their own information, and to learn best practices and other ways to protect themselves from tax identity theft, according to H&R Block.
H&R Block locations are offering the shredding service:
4855 W. Pico Blvd., Pico & Highland Center, Los Angeles
4929 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 101
2383 N. Oxnard Blvd., Vineyard Plaza
1240 W. Redondo Beach Blvd., South Bay
20016 Hawthorne Blvd.
13534 E. Whittier Blvd., The Quad at Whittier
349 E. Main St., Suite 102, Alhambra Courtyard
533 N. Azusa Ave., Covina Village Plaza
Greater Western Sydney are still undecided on their No.1 ruckman heading into round one of the AFL.
Successor: Rory Lobb has been tipped to pick up the load left behind by Shane Mumford. Photo: Jeffrey Chan
The battle for the big man spot in the Giants' engine room has come about due to star Shane Mumford retiring in October because of degenerative ankle and knee problems.
Mumford, who has taken on a coaching role with the club, said those concerned about the Giants' ruck stocks after his departure only had to look to Rory Lobb and journeyman Dawson Simpson.
Although Lobb has long been tipped to be his natural successor, Mumford says Simpson has put significant pressure on the 25-year-old for the job.
Simpson has played just 30 AFL games since making his debut with Geelong in 2010, but Mumford says his former teammate is a genuine chance to upstage Lobb for this Sunday's clash with the Western Bulldogs.
A Harris County deputy constable is making an impressive recovery after being shot multiple times back in November. Constable Justin Gay is making improvements after he was recorded taking steps with a walker.A video, sent to Eyewitness News from the office of Harris County Precinct 4, showed Gay's current progress.Gay was shot seven times during a response to a disturbance call in November 2017.The constable suffered major damage to his legs, which required numerous surgeries and extensive rehabilitation.Gay will need even more rehab to keep moving forward.
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Parents say a Fowlerville school bus driver took a punishment too far when he allegedly put up the windows and turned on the heat to deal with loud children. The driver couldn't handle the loud students, according to the parent, so he made them put up the windows and turned on the heat.
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NETTLEBED’S annual art and craft show will take place at the village school’s community hall this weekend.
The event, which runs from noon to 6pm tomorrow (Saturday) and from 10am to 5pm on Sunday, will include paintings in various media and crafts including sculpture, jewellery, silk items and cards.
Proceeds from sales will be donated to local charities.
Past fascinates at tractor rally
THE Korumburra Working Horse and Tractor Rally was held at Morrison Park in Nyora on the weekend, showcasing tractors, working horses and old fashioned machinery.
Around 800 people came along to see the living history of Clydesdales working in the paddocks, sheep shearing, blacksmiths forging tools, wood chopping and much more.
“It went really well apart from the weather which was a bit of a challenge both days,” said Vyn Harris, who was in charge of the tractors.
“It started off wet on Sunday but it was fine by lunchtime and turned into a really good afternoon.
“There were many families and there were young children and young teenagers who were very interested in what they saw.”
The day showcased a vintage tractor pull, an earthmoving area, chaff cutting, bushmen in action, vintage cars and trucks and food stalls.
Four Canfield players reached double digits in their 71-61 win over Streetsboro. Ian McGraw led with 15 points, Zach Tinkey added 14, Brandon McFall scored 13 and Spencer Woolley scored 11. Keshun Jones led Streetsboro with 22 points. Braden Tucker added 18 and Nehemiah Benson netted 11 in the loss.
Arrest Made in Fargo Stabbing
Fargo police responded to the call shortly before 4:30 a.m. Tuesday at a residence in the 1700 block of 49th Street South.
FARGO (KFGO) – A Fargo woman armed with a knife was arrested for a disturbance involving a knife that sent two people to the hospital.
Fargo police responded to the call shortly before 4:30 a.m. Tuesday at a residence in the 1700 block of 49th Street South.
Sgt. Joel Erickson says the victims had the woman detained and disarmed when officers arrived. 57-year old Debra Madson is facing charges of aggravated domestic assault and terrorizing.
The man and woman injured were transported to the hospital with minor injuries. They know Madson.
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MANCHESTER, N.H. — Police in New Hampshire found an array of drugs in an apartment during an investigation into the death of a 20-month-old child.
Police say two people have been charged with drug possession after Wednesday’s discovery.
Authorities in Manchester say the toddler died on May 25, and they executed a search warrant that day as part of the death investigation.
Thirty-one-year-old Joshua Garvey and 33-year-old Christen Gelinas were each charged with possession of controlled drugs with intent to distribute. Police say they found heroin, cocaine, crack and suboxone that had an estimated street value of over $5,400. Garvey also faces bail violation charges.
Gelinas and Garvey faced arraignment Wednesday. It wasn’t immediately known if they had lawyers.
There were no details on their relationship to the toddler or the child’s identity.
Miami Marlins starting pitcher Jose Urena works against a San Diego Padres batter during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 30, 2018, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull) Gregory Bull AP
Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) has taken over Odengene Air Shuttle Services (OAS) Helicopters in Lagos.
The takeover came after a court order, according to Spokesman of AMCON, Jude Nwauzor, yesterday.
But he did not give details on the takeover.
It was, however learnt that the AMCON management yesterday sealed off the head office of the helicopter firm at Maryland in Lagos,
The AMCON management is expected to appoint a receiver-manager. OAS Helicopters is among the 10 airlines that benefitted from the over N120 billion aviation intervention funds given a few years ago.
The Order on the company’s office reads: “Possession taken today 14/2/17 by amcon by court order on suit no. FHC/4CS/1139/2016.”
OAS Helicopters is the fourth airline to be taken over by AMCON in the last one year.
The Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Hon. Justin Okonoboh, was on Monday impeached by the lawmakers.
Okonoboh was the third Speaker to be removed since the current Assembly was inaugurated in 2015.
He was impeached for being selfish and running the Assembly like a family business.
The impeached speaker was accused of awarding contracts to himself and making his wife the 25th member of the House.
A lawmaker that wanted to resist the impeachment, Ezehi Igbas, representing Esan North East II, was beaten to stupor by members of the Assembly.
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President Mohammadu Buhari is currently meeting with the Minister of Petroleum Resources at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
The Minister arrived at the Presidential Villa at about 11:34 am and proceeded straight to meet President Buhari in the office.
The meeting is coming barely few days after the leakage of Kachikwu’s written letter to the President accusing the NNPC Group Managing Director (GMD) of a sundry administrative misdemeanors that were capable of jeopardizing the administration’s policies aimed at repositioning the petroleum sector.
The number of people killed in a tour bus crash in Taiwan has risen to 33, police said on Tuesday morning, with one rescue worker describing the scene of the accident as "hell". All 44 people on the bus were from Taiwan, the island's tourism bureau said, in response to queries over whether people from mainland China or Hong Kong were involved in the accident .
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The Indian Space Research Organisation plans to forge a joint venture with an industrial consortium to build rockets. Photo - File The Indian Space Research Organisation plans to forge a joint venture with an industrial consortium to build rockets.
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MADRID (Reuters) - Spanish police arrested Bill Browder, a critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin heads a British investment fund, in Madrid on Wednesday, according to a tweet by Browder from the back of Spanish police car.
Head of investment fund Hermitage Capital Management, Browder led a campaign to expose corruption and punish Russian officials he blames for the 2009 death of Sergei Magnitsky, who he employed as a lawyer.
"In the back of the Spanish police car going to station on the Russian arrest warrant. They won't tell me which station," Browder sent from his Twitter account, including a photo of two police officers in the front of a squad car.
Neither the Spanish police, High Court nor Interior Ministry could confirm the arrest on Wednesday.
(Reporting by Paul Day and Raquel Castillo; editing by John Stonestreet)
The prime ministers of South Korea and Luxembourg have agreed to strengthen cooperation between the two countries, including on future-industries such as information and communications technology(ICT), FinTech and aerospace technology.
Prime Minister Lee Nak-yon and his Luxembourg counterpart Xavier Bettel announced their agreement at a joint press conference following their meeting at the Government Complex in Seoul on Monday.
The two leaders reviewed the current situation between the two countries and their bilateral ties, and discussed cooperation on economic and international issues, as well as measures to bring permanent peace to the Korean Peninsula.
Lee said they also exchanged opinions on Luxembourg potentially helping South Korea’s youth job creation initiatives, noting the European country’s open, flexible employment system and its demand for foreign workers in finance, administration, health and medicine among other sectors.
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In this undated handout photo provided by Jeopardy Productions, Inc., Austin Rogers waves during a taping of "Jeopardy!" in Culver City, Calif. Rogers, a New York City bartender, extended his run of wins to eight on the show that aired Oct. 5, 2017, and boosted his total winnings to more than $300,000. Rogers' on-screen antics are winning him a cult following. (Jeopardy Productions, Inc. via AP)
Related View Larger FILE - In this Jan. 13, 2011, file photo, Alex Trebek, host of the 'Jeopardy!' quiz show, speaks to an audience of primarily media about an upcoming 'Jeopardy!' show featuring IBM's 'Watson' in Yorktown Heights, N.Y. New York City bartender Austin Rogers extended his run of wins to eight on the show that aired Oct. 5, 2017, and boosted his total winnings to more than $300,000. Rogers' on-screen antics are winning him a cult following.
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JOHANNESBURG May 3 Africa's biggest mobile phone operator MTN Group reported a 7.1 percent rise in group revenue for the first quarter of 2017, helped by a strong performance in its data services segment, the company said on Wednesday.
MTN said data revenue, which contributed 20 percent of total revenue, was up 29.4 percent on year for the three months ended March 2017, while the count of group subscribers fell 1.5 percent on quarter due to "restatements to subscriber numbers in Ghana, Rwanda and Zambia."
Founded with the help of Pretoria at the end of white rule in 1994, MTN is seen as one of post-apartheid South Africa's biggest commercial successes, but clashes with regulators in the recent years have raised questions about its governance and hobbled growth. (Reporting by Nqobile Dludla; Editing by Vyas Mohan)
March 30 Asymchem Laboratories (Tianjin) Co., Ltd.:
* Says the co proposed to pay a cash dividend of 5 yuan for every 10 shares and use additional paid-in capital to distribute 10 new shares for every 10 shares, as the dividend payment plan for FY 2016
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White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders answers questions about news that Special Counsel Robert Mueller has subpoenaed documents from the Trump Organization, as well as the president's comments on the poisoning of a Russian operative in the...
Canadian scientists have found that video games improve memory and brain activity in elderly people, Life magazine said.
For the study, 33 people aged 55 to 75 were selected. They were divided into three groups on equal terms - the participants in the first played the Super Mario video game, in the second played the piano, and in the third did not do any entertainment activities.
Scientists at the University of Montreal have measured the amount of gray matter several times in different parts of the brain responsible for memory, decisions and planning, and coordination and balance.
It turned out that in the old people who played Super Mario, the amount of gray matter in the hippocampus increased and memory improved. Those who played the piano had progress in planning and decision-making, and in the others who did not engage in such activities, the gray matter had diminished.
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FALFURRIAS, Texas (AP) - U.S. Border Patrol agents found a body concealed in a tractor-trailer rig three days after the truck was seized in an immigrant smuggling case.
A Border Patrol statement says the body was found Friday inside the cab of the 18-wheeler stopped Tuesday at the Border Patrol’s Falfurrias Checkpoint on U.S. 281, about 70 miles (112.65 kilometers) north of McAllen, Texas. The initial seizure included the arrest of a smuggling suspect and rescue of a male Mexican national who was locked in the closet of the cab sleeping compartment.
The Brooks County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death. The Border Patrol statement did not indicate the gender of the deceased nor how the body went undetected for three days. A follow-up request of the patrol for further details drew no response.
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New and improved shelters will soon be available for Transit Windsor users.
120 new solar-powered bus shelters will be placed around the city beginning in 2018.
That will bring the grand total to 220 shelters.
The new shelters will have more of a rounded look to them, and will include lights to help improve safety at night.
Only about 60 shelters currently have that feature.
Some will also include USB ports, so people can charge their cellphones or other electronic devices while waiting for the bus.
Transit Windsor executive director Pat Delmore says some of the new shelters will replace existing ones.
“The majority of the shelters will be within the main corridors all through the main routes” says Delmore.
But he adds new shelters will located in areas of the city where none currently exist.
The cost is $1-million. Half will be funded by the Public Transit Infrastructure Fund, and the other half will come from the city's capital budget.
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The St. Louis Cardinals dropped the opener of a series in the Bronx against the New York Yankees Friday night 4-3.
Matt Carpenter hit a two run homer in the first that the Yankees quickly answered in the bottom half. Michael Wacha took the loss giving up four runs, three earned, over six innings of work. Wacha allowed nine hits while striking out eight.
Randall Grichuk drove in Yadier Molina in the seventh for the Cardinals other run.
Game two of the series is set for Saturday afternoon.
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Thirteen truckers parked under an overpass after a man threatened to jump to his death from above. The man was eventually talked out of a jump and was taken to hospital.
Former Hornets coach Steve Clifford wasn’t unemployed long.
The Magic announced Wednesday they have hired the 56-year-old Clifford to replace Frank Vogel. ESPN.com reported he will get a four-year deal.
“We are very excited to welcome Steve back into the Magic family,” Magic president of basketball operations Jeff Weltman said in a release. “Steve is widely regarded throughout the NBA community as an elite coach and developer of players at all stages. His teams have always been disciplined and prepared, and have embraced the concept of playing for each other.”
Clifford, who was an assistant in Orlando under Stan Van Gundy from 2007-12, recorded a regular-season record of 196-214 (.478 winning percentage) in five seasons with Charlotte and made the playoffs twice before being fired this offseason.
Orlando fired Vogel in April after the Magic finished a disappointing 25-57 season.
David Bohnett, Wallis Annenberg, Ginny Mancini and John Williams pose as the Wallis Center for Performing Arts hosts Mancini Delivered an evening honoring the legacy of Henry Mancini, in Beverly Hills, CA on Saturday, April 1, 2017. Nearly $1 million was raised for the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts through a three-act, star-studded homage to the late Henry Mancini on April 1, and “what a swell party it was,” the likes of which we'll probably never see again! Three living legends, Julie Andrews, Quincy Jones and John Williams gathered on The Wallis stage to pay tribute to the iconic composer who died in 1994.
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The 16-year-old boy was stabbed to death by a fellow learner at Scottsdene High School earlier this week during an altercation.
CAPE TOWN - The Kraaifontein Community Policing Forum (CPF) has condemned the murder of a grade 8 pupil at a Kraaifontein school.
The 16-year-old boy was stabbed to death by a fellow learner at Scottsdene High School earlier this week during an altercation.
Authorities believe the incident is gang-related.
The CPF’s Mawethu Sila says: “We got the information from police who confirmed the teenage boy was stabbed to death in a gang-related incident.”
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Keller third baseman Riley Love, left, applies the tag on Plano East’s Avery Markley for the out as she tries to slide into the bag in the third inning of Saturday’s May 20, 2017 game three play-off series in Argyle Texas. Keller went on to win 4-3. Bob Haynes Special to the Star-Telegram
After years of preparation, fourth-year medical students will learn where they will spend their residencies.At UT Health and Baylor, more than 200 medical students will learn where they will spend the next three to seven years.It starts with a basket full of envelopes that contain the names of fourth-year medical students and the residency programs they have "matched" into.These matches are a result of an interview process during which both students and programs rank each other in order of preference; then in a lottery of sorts, a computer algorithm decides who ends up where.
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) -- Prepare for cuteness overload: More than 100 puppies and other small dogs, enough to fill small plane, have arrived for what is being billed the largest pet adoption event in the country.
The News Journal of Wilmington reports that oohs and ahhs from volunteers greeted the at-risk dogs when the plane door opened.
Linda Torelli is marketing director for the Brandywine Valley SPCA. She describes the 145 dogs, coming from a mix of pure breed, as "very cute one-of-a-kind mutts."
The newspaper reports the animals came from an Arizona facility that saves dogs from overcrowded shelters.
The dogs will be made available at a "Mega Adoption Event" taking place this weekend at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center an expo cente in Oaks, Pa. Roughly 1,000 dogs are expected to find homes over a two-day period.
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Wells Fargo is being fined a combined $1 billion by two federal regulators for abuses tied to its mortgage and auto lending businesses.
The bank will pay $500 million to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, its main bank regulator, as well as $500 million to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
This is the first fine that Mick Mulvaney, appointed as acting director of the CFPB by President Trump, has imposed since he took over the bureau in late November.
Wells Fargo was fined $100 million by the CFPB in September 2016 after its employees opened as many as 3.5 million bank and credit card accounts without getting customers' authorization. The bank has been under investigation for other practices since then.
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On this day 11 years ago, Pompey unveiled their ambitious plans for a new £600m stadium.
On April 24, 2007, the Blues revealed designs for a 36,000-seater stadium – almost double Fratton Park’s capacity – to relocate to The Hard.
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The event, which is in its fourth year, is aimed to raise money for McGees JugLife Foundation, which the Warriors center founded in 2014 alongside Kez Reed to providing clean, safe drinking water in underdeveloped areas of the world, according to the foundations website.
Last years event, also played at the Coliseum, brought out a whos-who of local celebrities to the East Oakland ballpark, including his Warriors teammates, Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch and Oakland rapper Mistah Fab. While McGee wouldnt reveal the special guests slated for this years event, he expressed excitement for the game.
I expect everyone to have a great time for a great cause, McGee said. And just good fun.
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REYKJAVIK, April 6 Iceland's economy is doing well and the financial system is sound, but there are risks that could lead to overheating in the longer term, the central bank said on Thursday.
Last month, the country removed capital controls imposed during the 2008 financial crisis.
The central bank said those measures had proceeded smoothly.
"Risks to financial stability have not materialised during the liberalisation process. This has reduced the level of assessed risk," it said in its bi-annual financial stability report.
It said risks in the financial system were related to the real estate market, a rapidly growing tourism industry and the removal of capital controls.
(Reporting by Ragnhildur Sigurdardottir and Daniel Dickson; Editing by Simon Johnson)
Saskatoon police say the 41-year-old driver of a van who attempted to evade them early Tuesday morning was tracked down by the Air Support Unit (ASU).
An officer initially observed the grey van speeding at the intersection of Avenue W and 22nd Street West just after 3 a.m. CT.
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When the officer activated their emergency equipment in an attempt to conduct a traffic stop, the van accelerated to a high rate of speed.
Police said due to speed and location in a residential neighbourhood, the officer did not make further attempts to stop the vehicle.
ASU members located the van a short time later and followed it until it stopped in the 800-block of Avenue R North, where the driver was arrested by officers.
READ MORE: Driver trying to evade police in stolen vehicle captured with help of ASU
He is facing charges of dangerous driving and evading police, and is scheduled to appear in court Tuesday afternoon.
The Congress party's candidate from the Dahegam Assembly Constituency for the Gujarat Assembly elections 2017 is Kaminiba Rathod.
Dahegam is one of the 182 assembly constituencies of Gujarat. It is located in Gandhinagar district. This seat came into existence after 2008 delimitation.
The constituency will have 220 polling stations. In 2012 assembly polls, the number of electors for this seat was 1,83,880.
Kaminiba Rathod of Indian National Congress won the seat in 2012 assembly elections with 61,043 votes.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Atlatsa Resources Corp:
* Atlatsa Resources Corporation announces delay in filing of Q2 2017 financial statements
* At this time it is uncertain as to when company will be able to finalize its financial statements and related disclosures​
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A Greek prosecutor has ordered an investigation into allegations of financial mismanagement in the local branch of UNICEF.
UNICEF said last week it was "terminating its arrangements" with its national committee in Greece "due to concerns arising out of a recent independent audit."
UNICEF said in a statement it has concluded that "the necessary reforms" in the Greek committee won't be achieved. It offered no further details.
An Athens prosecutor ordered the probe Tuesday following claims by the head of UNICEF's Greek committee that an audit of the local branch's finances revealed alleged mismanagement.
UNICEF has said it will continue its work with children in Greece through its regional office for Europe and central Asia, in collaboration with the Greek government and civil society partners.
Thanks to the reader who sent that photo and asked what the crane is doing at Washington State Ferries‘ Fauntleroy dock. We asked WSF, and spokesperson Ian Sterling replied that it’s there for “routine annual maintenance work that we’re doing at a bunch of terminals and it just happens to be Fauntleroy’s turn.” He says the crane is expected to be at Fauntleroy for about a week and a half and its work is not expected to affect dock operations. The WSF website describes the work as “Landing Aid Repairs, Steel Pile in trestle, Hanger Bar Replacement.”
Neurostimulation surgery may be a way to help many with chronic pain avoid the little pills.
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MENLO PARK, Calif. (AP)  YouTube says it has started flagging videos provided by news outlets that receive government backing. The move is part of a commitment that its parent company, Google, made last year when it was hauled before congressional investigators looking into Russian tampering with the U.S. electorate.
In particular, Google faced numerous questions about RT. The service formerly known as Russia Today used to be a preferred partner, giving it preferential access to advertising even though it is funded by the Russian government. Russian operatives generated thousands of Twitter accounts and lured Facebook users to pages that were purported to represent regular Americans.
In the U.S., these new notices will appear right below the video in question. Some RT videos posted to YouTube Friday had not been flagged.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 3 Midday' game
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the Missouri Lottery's "Pick 3 Midday" game were:
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Sending a very clear message to North Korea.
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President Donald Trump issued a cryptic message Thursday after meeting with military leaders at the White House, telling reporters, “Maybe it’s the calm before the storm.”
“You guys know what this represents? Trump asked as journalists gathered in the White House state dining room while he posed for photographs with First Lady Melania Trump, the uniformed military leaders, and their spouses.
“Maybe it’s the calm before the storm,” Trump said.
Reporters asked Trump what he meant by his statement.
“It could be, the calm, the calm before the storm,” he said.
Questioning reporters continued to press Trump on what he meant by the word “storm.” One journalist asked if he was referring to Iran or the Islamic State.
“You’ll find out,” Trump responded.
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LENOX, Mass. (AP) – Iconic folk musicians and comedians have been added to the Tanglewood Popular Artists series for next summer.
The summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra announced Monday that Stephen Stills and Judy Collins are scheduled to perform their recent album “Everybody Knows” on June 17. The pair has had a friendship for 50 years.
Comedians Steve Martin and Martin Short present “An Evening You Will Forget for the Rest of Your Life” on Sept. 2. Billed as a journey through their careers presented through a blend of stand-up, music, and conversations, it features the bluegrass band Steep Canyon Rangers and keyboardist Jeff Babko.
Banjo player Bela Fleck and the Flecktones are booked to play June 29.
Performances by James Taylor scheduled for July 3 and 4 had already been announced.
LUMBERTON, NC (WBTW) – The Robeson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the shooting death of Rusty Lowery, 29, of Pembroke as a homicide.
Major Anthony Thompson with the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office says investigators were called to Desperlee Drive in Pembroke at 8:59 a.m. Friday morning. On arrival, first responders found the victim laying in the driveway unconscious with a gunshot wound to the chest. EMS transported Lowery to Southeastern Health and he was pronounced dead upon arrival.
Major Anthony Thompson says the suspect was at home when Lowery came to his home. Lowery pulled a gun on the suspect about thirty minutes earlier at a store in Pembroke and threatened to come to his house and beat him in front of his family, investigators say. According to Thompson, the suspect told Lowery to leave him alone before he shot him.
Police have identified the suspect, but no charges have been filed in the case.
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There’s a bridge in America that puts the fear of death in people. So much so, in fact, that thousands of drivers need help crossing it. The bridge is structurally safe and used by millions of each year. Nonetheless, it evokes feelings of intense dread, sometimes to the point of panic.
Connecting the eastern and western shores of Maryland, the William Preston Lane Jr. Memorial Bridge, known simply as Bay Bridge, runs for 4.3 miles across the Chesapeake Bay. It forms part of two major highways: U.S. Route 50 and 301. And as a vital transport link, it is often busy or congested.
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At the time of its opening in 1952, Bay Bridge was the lengthiest continuous over-water structure made from steel and the word’s third longest bridge. Today, it is known more notoriously as one of the most terrifying bridges on earth. And, looking at its design, it’s easy to understand why.
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Tankersley (ankle) is listed as inactive for Monday's game against the Patriots.
Tankersley was unable to practice throughout the week, ultimately earning a doubtful designation, so it is not surprising to see him unable to suit up Monday. The absence will mark his first since Week 3. While he is sidelined, Bobby McCain and Alterraun Verner figure to pick of the slack at cornerback.
A Cedar Rapids home was damaged in a fire.
This happened around 10:40 p.m. in the 5000 block of Vermont St. SW.
The report says the family did get out safely and no one is hurt.
When firefighters got there, they found a basement bedroom on fire. The fire was quickly extinguished and did not spread.
There is fire and water damage to the bedroom and smoke damage throughout the house.
The cause remains under investigation.
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President Donald Trump is disputing a report that he watches hours of television each day, calling it, "Another false story."
The president is pushing back against a report in The New York Times about his first year in office that mentioned he watches at least four hours of television a day, sometimes twice that amount.
Trump says on Twitter that he "seldom, if ever," watches CNN or MSNBC, "both of which I consider Fake News." The president says he also never watches CNN anchor Don Lemon's show, "CNN Tonight."
The Times said its story was based on interviews with 60 advisers, associates, friends and members of Congress.
Trump has repeatedly lodged complaints about mainstream news outlets that he argues have covered his presidency unfairly and inaccurately.
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The Colorado Buffaloes defensive front sacked the opposing quarterback 19 times over 12 games last fall. An abysmal rate that ranked 13th worst in the FBS. But help is on the way.
Alex Tchangam — a 6-foot-3, 250-pound defensive end from De Anza College (Cupertino, Calif.) — committed to CU on Friday via Twitter.
Tchangam is projected to play outside linebacker in Boulder, per 24/7 Sports, and chose CU over scholarship offers from Kansas, Boise State, Florida Atlantic and others. He has two seasons of eligibility remaining and an available redshirt year.
Tchangam’s performance last fall matched his Twitter handle (@RushingThe_QB) with 23 tackles for loss and 12.5 sacks. With a strong fall camp, he figures to be in the mix for playing time in 2018 after the Buffs graduated starting outside linebacker Derek McCartney. Tchangam can make his commitment official Wednesday when the regular signing period opens.
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COLORADO SPRINGS — A 26-year-old Colorado woman has been sentenced to eight years in prison for leaving her two young children locked in a bedroom for days while she traveled out of state in March 2017.
Kanesha Godin of Fountain was sentenced Friday for felony child abuse.
Prosecutors say she asked a fellow Fort Carson soldier to check in on and feed the children — ages 3 and 4 — once a day.
The friend, Victoria Louis, said she believed she was giving a baby sitter a break and would lock the children back in the bedroom when she left. Louis was sentenced to 30 days in jail for failing to report the situation.
Police found the children in a dark, hot bedroom with feces spread throughout the room and on themselves. The children were turned over to their father.
The Senate confirmed Steven Mnuchin, President Donald Trump's pick to head the Treasury Department, in a vote mostly along party lines Monday night as Democrats criticized him as a Wall Street-friendly banker who breaks with Trump's promise to stand for American workers. The Senate voted 53-47, with all Republicans voting for him and all Democrats voting no except Joe Manchin of West Virginia.
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When it comes to hair trends, 2017 has seen everything from blorange (the blonde-orange hue that looks strikingly similar to an orange creamsicle) to Unicorn Frappuccino hair to corset braids. But the latest beauty trend that has us double-tapping is inspired by our fave drink. That’s right, the next big trend is rosé hair.
The popularity of this pinkish blonde hue confirms what we already knew: that the millennial pink craze is not going anywhere anytime soon. We’ve seen it in the past on celebs (Bella Hadid, Hailey Baldwin and Ashley Benson, to name a few) but now it’s starting to trickle into our feeds on beauty bloggers and influencers and we’re totally ready to think pink.
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Greece is back on track, Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said Monday, urging foreign investors to take a chance in the debt-wracked country.
"The land of opportunity is having its gates wide open for highly profitable investments," Tsipras said in a recorded address at the 19th Capital Link Invest in Greece Forum in New York.
"Greece's comeback is here now and is calling on you to be part of it," he said, adding that the country will exit the bailout program in the summer of 2018.
"In this regard we are extremely focused on the next chapter of Greece, the upcoming era beyond austerity and recession – an era of growth, investments and of course prosperity," he said.
Saturday night’s Top Rank on ESPN telecast featuring Vasyl Lomachenko vs. Guillermo Rigondeaux had a 1.5 metered market rating and was the second highest-rated boxing telecast on cable in 2017. Only Manny Pacquiao vs. Jeff Horn had a higher rating. It should be noted that Lomachenko-Rigondeaux was going head-to-head with a boxing telecast on HBO.
Deputies with the Richland County Sherriff’s Department are investigating after a victim was shot at a nightclub early Saturday morning.
Deputies said a victim was shot in the lower body just before 3 a.m. at the Wet nightclub on Pine Belt Road. The victim suffered non-life threatening injuries.
Deputies said they are investigating to identify a suspect along with the motive behind the shooting.
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Recent showers temporarily relieved drought conditions in parts of the southwestern United States, but dry weather will persist through the summer.
Forecasters said Monday a months-long drought is considered "extreme" from southern California to central Kansas. Conditions are even worse in the Four Corners region and the Oklahoma and Texas panhandles.
The drought has contributed to numerous wildfires. Forecasters say it will last at least through July, with some improvement east of a line from Albuquerque to Denver.
The scientists said the desert-like air is responsible for some anomalies. At Alva, Oklahoma, the temperature last Tuesday climbed from 33 degrees to 101 in less than a day.
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Also, Oklahoma hasn't had a tornado this year and storms aren't expected. The state hasn't had an April without at least one tornado.
There will be no game-time decisions for the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII against the Philadelphia Eagles.
The Pats removed Rob Gronkowski, Malcolm Butler, Deatrich Wise, and Brandon King from the injury report on Friday.
All four players are good to go for the Super Bowl.
The Eagles also did not list any players with a game status (questionable or doubtful) for Sunday.
Gronkowski cleared concussion protocol on Thursday and was a full participant in practice.
Butler arrived late in Minnesota due to an illness. While the Patriots flew in on Monday, Butler didn't leave Boston until Tuesday.
He participated fully in Thursday's practice and was taken off the injury report on Friday.
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Darren Till, fresh off the biggest victory of his career over Stephen Thompson at UFC Liverpool, calls in and talks to Matt and guest co-host Jamie "English" Crowder about the fight, a possible rematch with Wonderboy, owning up to missing weight, how he matches up against wrestlers like Kamaru Usman and Tyron Woodley, RDA vs. Colby Covington, and more. Then, the guys break down all the action from Liverpool and discuss Michael Bisping's retirement, the UFC's new deal with ESPN, and Nick Diaz's legal trouble. Plus, another installment of Matt's Movie Minute featuring Deadpool 2.
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Seven-decade-old bomber planes rumbled over southwest Ohio to begin events marking the 75th anniversary of the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders’ attack on Japan.
The World War II era B-25 bombers that flew in Monday are on display at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force near Dayton. The museum says 11 landed Monday, and will take part in a flyover at Tuesday afternoon’s memorial service.
Dayton area native retired Lt. Col. Richard “Dick” Cole, now 101 years old, plans to take part in the anniversary events, returning to Ohio from his Comfort, Texas, home. He is the last alive of the original 80 Raiders.
Two B-1 bombers from the 34th and 37th bomb squadrons at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, are to fly over at the end.
The Richland School Board Tuesday night selected Jill Oldson to serve out the remaining term of an open seat on the board.
Board members interviewed four community members to fill Position Five, which is being vacated June 9 when current board member Gordon Comfort resigns.
Oldson will be given the oath of office at the June 12 school board meeting. She will fill the position for the remainder of the term which ends in November 2019.
Board members reviewed 10 applications and selected four finalists for the public interviews on Tuesday.
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Yerevan/Mediamax/. Chairman of the Armenian Parliament’s Standing Committee on Foreign Relations Armen Ashotyan received today Head of the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung/Foundation (KAS) Regional Office in South Caucasus Thomas Schrapel.
Armen Ashotyan shared the committee’s high appreciation for the partnership formed with the foundation previously and hopes for closer cooperation in the future.
Touching on upcoming signing of the EU-Armenia Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement at the Eastern Partnership summit in November, Armen Ashotyan noted that the agreement holds positive meaning for both parties and stressed that the win-win strategy, resulting from the signing of the document, will stand as the guarantee of successful bilateral relations.
The parties exchanged opinions on implementation of the programs that support EU-Armenia relations.
In that context, they also attached importance to forming a correct vision of EU-Armenia ties both in Armenian and European societies.
People are begging users not to watch or reshare the video of Steve Stephens. He’s wanted in Cleveland, accused of going on a killing spree and then uploading video to Facebook.
April the Giraffe finally had her baby. She gave birth before a live audience of more than a million YouTube viewers. The zoo stands to make some big bucks from April and her calf with an apparel line, a Toys’ ‘R’ Us sponsorship and a Go-Fund-Me page.
The hashtag #churchsigns was trending on Twitter over the weekend. People posted and retweeted some of the funniest signs outside of places of worship.
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During a government session, President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov drew attention to numerous power outages in January, local newspaper Neutral Turkmenistan reports.
The head of state entrusted vice-premier Dadebay Amangeldiyev with comprehensive inspections at all power plants of the country.
Numerous orders concerning preparation of energy services for the winter season had been given at the previous government sessions, the president said.
President Berdimuhamedov seriously reprimanded vice-premier Amangeldiyev for improper performance of duties and loosening control over supervised ministries and agencies, with a final warning for the soonest correction of faults.
Total electricity output in Turkmenistan is to be increased to 33 billion kWh until 2024, which is 27.2 percent higher than plans for 2018, Turkmen Ministry of Energy announced earlier.
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The administration of ... A man unsuspected for decades in one of the nation's most haunting missing-child cases has been convicted of murder nearly 38 years after the 6-year-old boy disappeared in New York City. Musicians Lady Gaga and Alicia Keys along with Oscar winner Jessica Lawrence are among more than 140 celebrities condemning a Texas "bathroom bill" targeting transgender people.
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Britain's services sector continued a run of improving performance in June as activity hit its highest level since October 2017, according to a closely followed survey.
The services purchasing managers' index (PMI) rose to a seasonally adjusted reading of 55.1 in June, up from 54 in May, data firm IHS Markit reported today.
Firms reported the strongest increase in new work in over a year.
The growth of the services sector had improved over the last two months following a weather-affected March.
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BERLIN - German Chancellor Angela Merkel signalled on Saturday that she was prepared to consider changes to a widely criticised new law that aims to rid social media of hate speech.
The legislation, which came into force on Jan. 1, can impose fines of up to 50 million euros ($60.1 million) on sites that fail to remove hate speech promptly, sparking concerns that Twitter, Facebook and other social media platforms could block more content than necessary.
"Of course we're now looking at what consequences this law has and what happens, and we'll definitely evaluate it too," Merkel said in her weekly video podcast.
"It might be the case that we need to make changes to it but the basic approach that we need rules is absolutely right and necessary," she said, without giving further details.
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British singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Steve Newman has been crafting high-quality melodic hard rock for two decades. Aerial, his eleventh release, is a delightful record, its standouts including Can’t Stop Loving You and the pomp-tastic Don’t Wake The Lion. Overall it supports the view that both Newman and his catalogue should be far better known than they are.
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VANCOUVER, July 3, 2018 /CNW/ - Trading resumes in:
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As we head into the winter months, we here at Cleveland 19 wanted to know firsthand what crews who keep our roadways clear go through during a winter event.
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This bright and spacious move-in ready 2,411 square foot home is located in one of Vancouver’s most scenic, tree lined streets with easy access to downtown Vancouver, the Broadway corridor, and Arbutus Greenway. This home features four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a chef’s kitchen with luxury appliances by Wolf, Sub-Zero, and Bosch. Hardwood floors, stone counters, two gas fireplaces, radiant in-floor heating throughout, and a fully finished basement media room complete this home. The low maintenance yard has been upgraded with artificial grass. The yard also features a detached garage in the lane. This home is in the school catchment area of Shaughnessy Elementary and Kitsilano Secondary schools.
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LOS ANGELES, Jan. 2 (UPI) — Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is the No. 1 movie in North America for a third weekend, earning an additional $49.5 million in receipts, BoxOfficeMojo.com announced Monday.
Coming in at No. 2 is Sing with $42.8 million, followed by Passengers at No. 3 with $16.2 million, Moana at No. 4 with $11 million and Why Him? at No. 5 with $10.6 million.
Rounding out the top tier are Fences at No. 6 with $10 million, La La Land at No. 7 with $9.5 million, Assassin’s Creed at No. 8 with $8.6 million, Manchester by the Sea at No. 9 with $4.24 million and Collateral Beauty at No. 10 with $4.15 million.
The Roadrunners RV Club is a small group that has campouts six times a year, Tuesday to Friday, from May to October.
For the rest of the year, the club meets on the fourth Thursday of the month, November-April, for lunch and a meeting.
The next meeting will be at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, April 26, upstairs at Johnny Rockets, 4600 Snyder Ave.
A few openings are available for potential members who have self-contained RVs. For information, call Heidi DePuy at 775-267-3009.
Via the International Monetary Fund:
Income inequality among people around the world has been declining in recent decades. But the news is not all good. Inequality within many countries has increased, particularly in advanced economies.
In addition to income inequality, wealth inequality—what you have accumulated, as opposed to what you earn—is closely related, and reflects differences in savings, inheritances, and bequests.
In our Chart of the Week from the October Fiscal Monitor, we zoom in on inequality of wealth—the distribution of wealth across households or individuals at a given time.
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22:35 Reported News Briefs Iyar 9, 5778 , 24/04/18 Iyar 9, 5778 , 24/04/18 Liberman heads to US to discuss 'Iran's expansion' Read more Israeli Defense Minister to discuss Iranian aggression in Syria and across Middle East as deadline to decide fate of Iran nuclear deal looms ► ◄ Last Briefs
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Augusta Capital Ltd:
* ‍PURCHASED AN INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY IN SEAVIEW, WELLINGTON FOR A PURCHASE PRICE OF NZ$44.9 MILLION​
* INVESTIGATING & UNDERTAKING DUE DILIGENCE ON CERTAIN AUCKLAND BASED INDUSTRIAL PROPERTIES AND EXPECTS TO LAUNCH FUND IN NEW YEAR
* FUND IS EXPECTED TO INITIALLY RAISE BETWEEN NZ$50 AND NZ$70 MILLION OF EQUITY Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
A Markham woman is $110,891.90 richer today after she was able to win big in the June 15, 2018, Lotto Max draw.
Annie Ng was the recipient of the six-figure prize after she picked up her winning ticket at the Field Fresh Supermarket on Steeles Avenue East in Scarborough.
Since its launch in September 2009, Ontario Lotto Max players have won over $4.2 billion in prizes, including 57 jackpot wins and 448 winning MaxMillions tickets from all across the province.
Thandiswa Mazwai is hosting a unique event to celebrate her birthday at the end of the month - a woman only concert that will be all-female from the audience to the people selling hot dogs.
Thandiswa told TshisaLIVE that she "won't be policing" people at the Newtown Music Factory to make sure no dudes sneak in, but she has made the request for women to come celebrate the day.
"It is not about the guys. It is about celebrating my birthday with women. I want to celebrate our beauty and our power. Women come in different shapes and styles. From queens to hoes, that is who we are. Those are the people who are going to be there. If you are not a woman, or identify as a woman or non-binary human being then you mustn't come because you are not following instructions."
Ashwani Gujral of ashwanigujral.com, Sudarshan Sukhani of s2analytics.com, Mitessh Thakkar of mitesshthakkar.com, Rajat Bose of rajatkbose.com, Prakash Diwan, Market Expert of prakashdiwan.in and Chandan Taparia of Motilal Oswal Securities discuss with Anuj Singhal, Latha Venkatesh and Sonia Shenoy their analysis and outlook on technicals, fundamentals and the F&O side of the market as well as specific stocks and sectors.
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MICHAEL WALSH: Obama Bureaucrats Disconsolate Over Regulation Repeal.
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Most days I would like to believe I have a strong stomach, however, today is not that day!! As a girl that grew up in a big city where I saw and was grossed out often by cockroaches the thought of MILKING one was never even a slight thought in my mind, but apparently you can. Yes, you read that correctly.
It’s milk… made by cockroaches. There’s no denying that it sounds absolutely disgusting, but suspend your disbelief for a moment and chew on this: A 2016 study of the substance found that not only is it sustainable, it also happens to be far more nutritious than dairy milk. Ugh. The only thing worse than this is being the guy or girl that is the cockroach “milker”. Gotta go I am now nauseous again.
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When asked about the status of Hamilton's agreement, Wolff answered: "Lewis has become such an important pillar within the team, that it's a no-brainer that we continue with each other." Further adding that "negotiations are ongoing" and that it's only a "matter of time until we see him put a signature to the document."
The Malaysian-backed German racing team has had an impressive few years in F1, but the 2017 season was an all-out success. The Silver Arrows scored 12 race wins, four 1-2 finishes, 15 pole positions, 26 podiums, 18 front-row starts, and three front-row lockouts. Of course, it's the championship points that secure the biggest share of the FIA's money, and Wolff's team did exceptionally well by winning the Constructors' Championship with a total of 668 points.
Will 2018 be Mercedes' and Hamilton's fifth consecutive title?
Kelly (concussion) was a full participant at the Colts' practice Monday.
Kelly was inactive for Sunday's loss to the Bills as he had yet to clear the concussion protocol. A full practice doesn't necessarily mean the 24-year-old is fully in the clear, but it's nonetheless a good sign, especially at this point in the week.
“When we sit down as we did today and as our teams will be doing in the weeks and months to come, we will be talking about how we can continue to create good jobs for our citizens on both sides of the border,” Trudeau said.
An industrial park on Marion Street has been evacuated as Winnipeg police investigate a suspicious package.
The bomb unit is on scene in the 700 block of Marion.
Constable Tammy Skrabek says just before 10 am Monday, an employee working in the area reported something suspicious attached to the fuel tank of a truck.
“Because of the nature of the package and the location of the package, we do want to be careful that there is nobody present,” she said.
Traffic can still get down Marion Street.
Haley to UN General Assembly: U.S. does not fear isolation
The United States voted against a UN resolution condemning America's economic embargo against Cuba on Wednesday. The embargo resolution was overwhelmingly approved in the 193-member General Assembly by a vote of 191-2, with Israel joining the U.S. UN Ambassador Nikki Haley said the American people had chosen a new president and the United States would vote against any resolution calling for the lifting of the embargo "as long as the proceeds from trade with Cuba go to prop up the dictatorial regime responsible for denying those (human) rights."
The Women’s soccer winning train was halted by the Chico State University Wildcats on Sept. 22, by losing at Chico 1-0. This was the first CCAA match of the season and it was also the first time the Gators were outshot. The Wildcats put up 13 more shots than SF State.
It was a different story when the Gators visited the Stanislaus State Warriors on Sept. 24. SF State was back on track with their shots on goal with 14, but lacked defensively by letting the Warriors take 12 shots. Another stat both squads hit double digits in was the fouls column, the Gators with 14 and Warriors with 15. After the match ended in scoreless draw, SF State’s overall record is 5-2-1 and conference record 0-1-1.
The Gators come back home this weekend to host California State University East Bay (3-6) on Sept. 29 at 3 p.m. Two days later they will host California State University, Monterey Bay (3-3-3) at 2 p.m., where SF State hopes to improve their record with two conference matches this weekend.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Photronics Inc
* Photronics announces chief financial officer transition
* Says John P. Jordan appointed CFO
* Says CFO Sean T. Smith to retire
* Photronics Inc - ‍Smith will remain with company as principle accounting officer through September​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
In this Sept. 12, 2014, file photo, Floyd Mayweather Jr. poses on the scale during a weigh in for a fight against Marcos Maidana in Las Vegas.
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Game of Thrones has been weird this year. There are only seven episodes (five of which have now aired), it premiered in July rather than April because they needed to hold off on filming due to weather, and pretty much every episode is incredibly consequential. It’s like watching a regular season on fast-forward and every scene is either a big reunion, big battle, or major death. There isn’t even time for the characters to travel. In one scene, Jon Snow says he’s going to Dragonstone, and in the next scene, he’s in Dragonstone.
With all that’s been happening, it’s easy to feel a little lost, so be sure to catch up with these Game of Thrones articles we’ve been posting over the past few weeks. I’m sure my theory about Littlefinger being useless won’t come back to bite me in the ass.
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Ep. 7×01 – “Dragonstone”
Ep. 7×02 – “Stormborn”
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SCRANTON — Flames and smoke chased a family from their home just before noon Sunday in West Scranton.
Jshonta Johnson, her son, 10, and daughter, 7, escaped safely from their apartment at 1302 Price St. after fire broke out in a second-floor bedroom.
Johnson’s boyfriend ran upstairs to try extinguishing the flames after her son reported something burning, but the fire spread quickly, and smoke filled the second floor, she said.
The American Red Cross is providing emergency lodging, food and clothing, a spokesman said.
No firefighters were injured. Scranton Fire Department acting Assistant Chief Jim Cooney said an inspector is investigating.
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Who are Juventus most likely to sign this summer?
Cristiano Ronaldo hinted at a departure from Real Madrid following the Champions League final victory over Liverpool in May.
Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain were expected to battle it out for the Portuguese talisman, but Juventus have now emerged as favourites to sign the 33-year-old.
Reports in Italy claim Ronaldo could join Juventus in an £88million deal worth £26.5million-a-year.
However, Football Whispers have identified five players who are more likely to move to Turin than Ronaldo during the summer transfer window – including two Manchester United players.
Take a look through the gallery above to see the most likely Juventus signings this summer – based on Football Whispers rankings.
(1 – unlikely, 5 – very likely)
April 24 (Reuters) - SHELL OFFSHORE:
* SHELL OFFSHORE - FINAL INVESTMENT DECISION FOR VITO
* SHELL OFFSHORE - VITO DEVELOPMENT CURRENTLY HAS ESTIMATED, RECOVERABLE RESOURCE OF 300 MILLION BOE
* SHELL OFFSHORE - VITO DECISION SETS IN MOTION CONSTRUCTION AND FABRICATION OF NEW, SIMPLIFIED HOST DESIGN AND SUBSEA INFRASTRUCTURE
* SHELL OFFSHORE SAYS VITO IS EXPECTED TO REACH PEAK PRODUCTION OF ABOUT 100,000 BARRELS OF OIL EQUIVALENT PER DAY Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Eileen Givens will discuss her book, “I Baked a Cake for Ike and Mamie,” at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10, at the McMinnville Senior Center, 2250 N.E. McDaniel Lane.
Anyone interested in attending needs to pre-register by Monday, Oct. 9. Admission is $2.
The book details the experiences of Givens’ grandfather, former Oregon governor and U.S. interior secretary Douglas McKay. For more information, call 503-474-4965.
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We welcome you to First Presbyterian Church, Denton, where you will find a friendly church family, beautiful music and a message from God’s Word. Worship is at 11:00 a.m. at 1114 W. University Dr., Denton, TX (corner of University Dr. and Hinkle).
Contact us at the office 940-387-3894, via our website www.fpcdenton.org or by email info@fpcdenton.org. Our minister is Rev. Debbie Spangler.
BEIJING, April 23 China imported 300,000 tonnes of sugar in March, up 43.9 percent from a year ago, and boosted first-quarter shipments, customs data showed on Sunday, as low global prices pushed up demand for overseas purchases from the world's top sweetener buyer.
Producers also scrambled to buy ahead of the results of a government investigation into alleged anti-dumping into top exporting countries. China has extended the months-long probe until May 22.
Imports in the first three months of the year hit 890,000 tonnes, up 47.7 percent. (Reporting by Hallie Gu, Josephine Mason and Yawen Chen; Editing by Paul Tait)
The City’s homegrown environmental action program begins its 25th year. Operation Earthwatch guides children and families to act for a real impact on sustaining a clean and healthy environment in the city and on the planet. October’s activity theme is Energy. Children who complete activities all 6 months receive a certificate and t-shirt, and can march in the Memorial Day Parade. The activity sheet is available online and at the Mary Riley Styles Public Library website.
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NORTHFIELD -- A budget hearing planned for the Pioneer Valley Regional School District School Committee Wednesday evening has been canceled, a district official said.
Tanya Gaylord, district treasurer, said an error was made in posting the meeting according to the state's Open Meeting Law. The error forced officials to cancel the meeting.
Gaylord said a hearing on the 2018-2019 budget is planned for Thursday, June 7.
The district is facing a $1 million deficit by the end of July, The Recorder reported.
Budget-slashing proposals include cutting sports to closing one or more of the district's schools, according to The Recorder.
Here are the most talked about stories this week on Military.com, along with a sampling of reader responses.
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-- Brendan McGarry can be reached at brendan.mcgarry@military.com. Follow him on Twitter at @Brendan_McGarry.
11:58 Reported News Briefs Tevet 4, 5777 , 02/01/17 Tevet 4, 5777 , 02/01/17 Jerusalem fire: Father agrees to partial autopsy The father of the four children suspected of being murdered by their mother responded in the affirmative to a police request to allow partial autopsy of their bodies, Police reported.
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Police used a stinger to slash the tyres of a car after a chase across the county.
Officers said the car failed to stop in Chesterfield last night, Sunday, December 10 so police followed it through Alfreton and then onto the A38 where a stinger had been set up at Little Eaton.
It was chased by officers from the Derbyshire Roads Policing Unit and the armed response unit. Two people were arrested for taking a vehicle without the owner’s consent, failing to stop and dangerous driving.
A Derbyshire police spokesman said: “After the stinger was used the car went off the road and slid into a hedge with no tyres left.”
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White House says President Donald Trump spoke Tuesday to three potential Supreme Court nominees
ROCKVILLE, Md. (AP) - A man has been convicted in Maryland of multiple felonies after authorities say he used a tracking device to monitor a casino patron in order to rob him.
The Washington Post reports that jurors have found Kevin Carroll guilty on armed robbery, assault and other charges following a trial.
Prosecutors say Carroll stuck a GPS tracking device on a fellow casino gambler's car. He and an accomplice later conducted robbery at the man's home in Montgomery County. The newspaper says the victim's teenage daughter testified that the intruders marched her 21-year-old brother through the house looking for money. Her mouth was covered by tape.
Prosecutors say investigators found duct tape with Carroll's DNA.
The intruders took $6,000 in cash.
Defense attorney Andrew Jezic says Carroll will appeal.
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Previously on the Best and Worst of WCW Monday Nitro: We revisited Fall Brawl ’97 for the sudden but inevitable betrayal of Curt Hennig, Ric Flair getting his head bashed in by a cage door, and Mark Curtis getting told to suck Scott Hall’s dick. All in all, a banner night for WCW.
Click here to watch this week’s episode on WWE Network. You can catch up with all the previous episodes of WCW Monday Nitro on the Best and Worst of Nitro tag page. Follow along with the competition here.
Remember, if you want us to keep writing 20-year-old WCW jokes, click the share buttons and spread the column around. If you don’t tell them how much you like these, nobody’s going to read them. Seriously, this is as niche as it gets, but they’re a hell of a lot of fun, and if I’m being honest I’d rather write 10 of these than watch one (1) episode of current Smackdown.
And now, the best and worst of WCW Monday Nitro, originally aired on September 15, 1997.
The meeting of the Supreme Planning Council of the Civil Administration for Judea and Samaria will not be held in April as scheduled, and will be postponed until an unknown date, following sanctions imposed by Civil Administration employees.
Due to the postponement, permits for construction in Judea and Samaria will also be delayed.
It’s un-American to be Patriotic — at least when it comes to football.
Just 16 percent of Americans are rooting for the New England Patriots in Sunday’s Super Bowl match-up with the Philadelphia Eagles, according to a Monmouth University Poll. Thirty-seven percent say they’re backing the Eagles, 46 percent say it doesn’t matter and 39 percent just want the Pats to lose.
But many are apparently frightened by Philly fans.
Twenty-six percent polled say they’d be “worried” about encountering Eagles fans in a dark alley.
Baghdad: A suicide car bomb driven by ISIL fighters killed at least 39 people and wounded 57 in an attack on a busy square in Baghdad's sprawling Sadr City district.
The bomber driving a pickup truck attacked an outdoor fruit and
A burst of snow coming down across Northern Michigan today had photojournalist Erin Malone bundled up in Petoskey.
For Sights and Sounds, she takes us to a chilly, icy scene on the Bear River.
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That Kilgrave sure has a way of worming into everything – and as of today, that includes Jessica Jones season 2.
Entertainment Weekly is reporting that David Tennant will return as the mind-controlling villain, and even has the photo to prove it.
But ... how can this be?
Tennant's Kilgrave was a formidable foe for Jessica all throughout Season 1. At the start of the season, she discovers Kilgrave, whom she'd believed to be dead, is in fact alive and well. By the end of the season, she's killed him again, for real this time – she snaps his neck so that there's no room for ambiguity.
Or so we thought.
Marvel isn't saying exactly how Kilgrave returns in Jessica Jones season 2. It's possible he's still dead, and Tennant's just back to shoot some flashbacks and/or dream sequences.
But we can't rule out the possibility that he's come back from the grave. Comic book characters do it all the time – just ask Elektra when you see her in The Defenders next week.
A mockumentary follows the star's journey as he tries to land his dream job in Hollywood.
Keith Lemon has denied he has tried to crack the US.
A mockumentary follows the star’s journey as he tries to land his dream job hosting a chat show in Los Angeles.
But the comedian, after surprising Susanna Reid and Piers Morgan by crashing into the Good Morning Britain studio, told the ITV show: “I’m not really trying to break America…
“I mentioned James Corden as a joke,” he said of the British star who has cracked the US with his talk show. “‘He did it so I can do it!’…
“It’s not real, it’s a comedy programme, I’m not real.”
The Celebrity Juice star, real name Leigh Francis, also added: “In real life I’m highly intelligent, not a dingbat!”
Coming In America, launching on ITV2 on Thursday, features Sharon and Jack Osbourne and Emma Bunton among its guest stars.
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Inflation is cooling again, and the Federal Reserve hopes that is only temporary. What if it isn’t?
One of the Fed’s aims is to get inflation up to 2%, a rate that it believes minimizes the risks of the economy overheating or stumbling into recession. So it counted as awkward on Wednesday, the day the Fed is widely expected to raise rates, when the Labor Department reported that consumer prices edged lower last month from April,...
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The new year will bring some changes for the Canadian Mental Health Association Central Region.
Executive Director Jordan Friesen says he's excited about the grand opening of the community bike repair shop, which is slated for the spring.
Friesen notes in 2017 CMHA Central will also be announcing a new initiative geared toward youth mental health that they've been working on for a while. He says the organization will soon be accepting new applicants to the board of directors and they're excited about getting some fresh perspective with the addition of new faces.
Friesen notes board members will be focused on renewing the strategic plan during the coming year.
Veteran placekicker Robbie Gould is a free agent and the New York Giants have a decision to make. Bring him back because he is a reliable field goal kicker even if his range might be limited, and live with his woefully short kickoffs, or try to upgrade.
We recently debated the pros and cons of signing Los Angeles Rams‘ placekicker Greg Zuerlein. Arizona State’s Zane Gonzalez might be a possibility if the Giants wanted to use a late-round draft pick on him.
Let’s add another name to the list of potential Gould replacements. What about Steven Hauschka, who appears to be headed to free agency after the Seattle Seahawks signed former Minnesota Vikings kicker Blair Walsh?
Hauschka, 31, is a nine-year veteran who has kicked in a lot of big games with Seattle during the past six seasons. He has made …
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ISTANBUL May 3 Turkey will continue to take measures against threats from its southern borders with Syria and Iraq, President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday.
Erdogan, who was speaking at a joint news conference with Russian Presisent Vladimir Putin after a meeting in the Black Sea city of Sochi, said he believed Putin would play a major role in establishing a ceasefire in Turkey.
(Reporting by Ece Toksabay and Tuvan Gumrukcu; Writing by David Dolan; Editing by Angus MacSwan)
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The parent company of South Carolina Electric & Gas Co. is offering the site of a failed nuclear reactor project to the state-owned utility Santee Cooper.
The State newspaper reported SCANA proposed giving the Fairfield County site to Santee Cooper so the project could be preserved and perhaps finished later.
SCE&G and Santee Cooper abandoned the effort July 31 after spending more than $9 billion.
The newspaper said choosing not to preserve the site is part of SCANA's strategy to show it has abandoned the effort and deserves a $2 billion tax write-off.
I’m sorry for reminding you, but the newly updated Ford Fiesta isn’t coming to the U.S. We knew we would miss the sporty ST variant, but one we had no idea we would miss is the panel van version of the Fiesta. That’s right, in Europe, you will be able to get the subcompact Fiesta as a three-door van with panels in lieu of rear windows.
The smallest commercial vans you can get here in the States are city vans like the Chevy City Express, the Ram ProMaster City, and Ford’s own Transit Connect. Apparently, Europe has enough demand for little vans even smaller than the Transit Connect to justify making a van variant of the Fiesta which only has 35 cubic feet of cargo space and a surprising payload capacity of 1,100 pounds. For reference, the Transit Connect has a maximum of 105.9 cubic feet of cargo volume and 1,170-1,515 pounds of payload capacity.
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Tax Day deals: 15 restaurants for food and drink discounts around Phoenix Celebrate getting your taxes in on time with these Tax Day deals on Tuesday, April 18, or earlier. Check out this story on azcentral.com: http://azc.cc/2pu3DjB Celebrate getting taxes done early or on time this year with these tax day dining deals on food and drink around Phoenix.
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Faces of Spring girls track 2018. In March, some of the sport's brightest stars from area high schools stopped by our studios for preseason portraits.
After a long, long wait, The 100 finally returns tonight, though nothing is quite the same as it was when we last saw it.
It's been six years since the death wave of radiation that sent a few people to space, nearly everyone underground, and left poor Clarke (Eliza Taylor) stranded on the surface all alone.
In the last moments of the season four finale, we saw that Clarke had survived that wave for six years and was still waiting for everyone to return, but she hadn't been alone all that time. She had, at some point, befriended/adopted a little girl named Madi (Lola Flanery), and most of tonight's premiere is spent on Clarke and this relationship that will become a crucial one throughout the season, according to showrunner Jason Rothenberg.
April 5 U.S. seeds and agrochemicals company Monsanto Co, which is in the process of being bought by Germany's Bayer AG for $66 billion, reported a 28.7 percent rise in quarterly profit, helped by strong demand for soybean and corn seeds.
Net profit attributable to Monsanto rose to $1.37 billion, or $3.09 per share, in the second quarter ended Feb. 28, from $1.06 billion, or $2.41 per share, a year earlier.
Monsanto, best known for its Roundup herbicide and its genetically-engineered corn and soybean seeds, said net sales rose 12 percent to $5.07 billion. (Reporting by Arathy S Nair in Bengaluru; Editing by Sai Sachin Ravikumar)
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STAR Wars continues to captivate the imagination of young and old fans alike as force fever hits countless households across the globe.
Wangaratta’s Anthony Topsahalidis was infected with a love for the films at about 11 years of age when he watched The Phantom Menace at the cinema in Wangaratta with his father.
The franchise’s latest instalment, The Last Jedi, will be released at midnight this Thursday.
Although the 28 year old won’t be able to see the film until after Christmas, he is nonetheless eager to watch the fictional universe continue to grow.
“I have always been interested in science fiction, the future and technology so I suppose that’s what got me into Star Wars,” Anthony said.
“The Phantom Menace was the first film I saw but it wasn’t until a little bit later I found out A New Hope was actually the first film to be released.”
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MINNEAPOLIS -- So you're a Giants fan and the prospects of watching the Patriots win another &@#&$!& Super Bowl or the Eagles winning their first are about as appealing as eating guacamole mixed with shards of glass?
Well, there are other options.
For example: How about a nice outbreak of the bubonic plague a few hours before kickoff? Or perhaps a sudden climatic catastrophe that ushers in a new Ice Age that swallows the entire state of Minnesota?
Hey, stranger things have happened. Here are 11 disasters that you and your family can cheer on!
Border patrol agents say they seized 480 counterfeit home theater systems as the items were crossing into the United States at the International Falls Port of Entry.
The systems were found by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers as they inspected a rail container along the Minnesota border with Canada, according to a Monday statement released by the agency. The suggested retail price of the merchandise: $1.39 million.
Officers noted the speaker systems on the devices possessed counterfeit markings when they were discovered in February, the statement said.
“Counterfeiting adversely affects lawful rights holders of their original ideas and the ability to make a profit from them,” Anthony Jackson, International Falls port director, said in the statement.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Imperial Oil Ltd:
* IMPERIAL ANNOUNCES 2017 FINANCIAL AND OPERATING RESULTS
* Q4 LOSS PER SHARE C$0.16
* QTRLY PRODUCTION AVERAGED 399,000 GROSS OIL-EQUIVALENT BARRELS PER DAY, UNCHANGED FROM SAME PERIOD OF 2016
* QTRLY TOTAL REVENUES AND OTHER INCOME C$8,077 MILLION VERSUS C$8,442 MILLION LAST YEAR
* SHARE PURCHASES ARE CURRENTLY ANTICIPATED TO EQUAL APPROXIMATELY $250 MILLION IN Q1 OF 2018
* QTRLY REFINERY THROUGHPUT AVERAGED 391,000 BARRELS PER DAY, COMPARED TO 401,000 BARRELS PER DAY IN Q4 OF 2016
* “KEARL IS EXPECTED TO PRODUCE AN ANNUAL AVERAGE OF 200,000 BARRELS PER DAY GROSS IN 2018”
* IMPERIAL OIL - QTRLY NET LOSS REFLECTED CHARGES OF $289 MILLION ASSOCIATED WITH HORN RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND $277 MILLION RELATED TO MACKENZIE GAS PROJECT
* IN 2018, CAPITAL EXPENDITURES ARE EXPECTED TO RANGE BETWEEN $1.5 BILLION TO $1.7 BILLION Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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From Neymar's histrionics to Belgium's remarkable comeback against Japan, the first round of knockout matches provided a smorgasbord of flashpoints
Mbappe's brilliance, England's shootout success and the best moments from the last 16 of the 2018 World Cup
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Tennessee quarterback Marcus Mariota will be a game-time decision for Sunday’s matchup against the Dolphins.
Mariota was listed Friday as questionable for the game in Miami after being limited in practice for the third consecutive day with a left hamstring injury suffered last week in a 57-14 loss at Houston.
The quarterback says he has spent the majority of practice rehabbing his hamstring. He says his first goal is to get healthy and that he needs to have some mobility to be able to play.
The Titans (2-2) are talking about whether or not to let Mariota take part in Saturday’s walk-through. But a final decision might not be reached until 90 minutes before kickoff Sunday when inactives are due.
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Apple iPhone SE 2 could have this iPhone X feature
Apple have long been rumoured to be working on an iPhone SE 2, a successor to their hugely popular entry level iPhone.
Fans had hoped the iPhone SE 2 would get unveiled at the Cupertino’s first major event of 2018 last month.
However, instead of unveiling a new budget iPhone at the event in Chicago Apple unveiled a brand new iPad.
The next event on the horizon that Apple could unveil an iPhone SE 2 is WWDC in June.
However, rumours are swirling that the iPhone SE 2 could in fact launch before then - with the device expected to boast some big iPhone X features.
Mobile leaker and renderer Ben Geskin has claimed that the iPhone SE 2 is “coming soon” and that it will feature wireless charging.
Geskin alleged this will be thanks to the SE 2 featuring a glass case, and said that mass production has already started.
He tweeted: “New iPhone (probably SE2) coming soon - code name: Jaguar. Glass Case, Wireless Charging, In Mass Production already.”
The job chain in the crab industry in Dorchester County is on the line if the H2-B visas don't come soon enough.
An Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*Star) research assistant secretly filmed female colleagues in the toilets, and loaded the videos on his organisation's desktop computer.
Raymond Loh Wai Mung, 31, who faced 468 charges, admitted to eight charges of insulting women's modesty and criminal trespass into female toilets at his workplace at Fusionopolis Way.
He was jailed for six months and two weeks yesterday.
Loh, who was sacked from A*Star on Feb 12 last year, bought a mini-USB spy camera in early 2015 for taking upskirt videos.
Most of the videos were taken at escalators in MRT stations and supermarkets.
He took videos of his female colleagues when they used the toilet. He would enter the toilets to check if they were in use, and was caught on one such occasion.
The court heard that Loh used the spy camera to film upskirt videos of three colleagues in 2015.
(AP) – Harvey Weinstein won’t testify before the New York grand jury that’s weighing whether to indict him on rape and other sex charges. A statement issued through a spokesman Wednesday says Weinstein’s lawyers decided there wasn’t enough time to prepare him to testify. They say he learned the specific charges and the accusers’ identities only after turning himself in Friday, with a deadline set for Wednesday afternoon to testify or not. They say his request for more time was denied. Prosecutors haven’t immediately commented.
Weinstein faces rape and criminal sex act charges involving two women in New York. Dozens more women have accused him of sexual misconduct ranging from harassment to assault in various locales. The 66-year-old former movie mogul has consistently denied all allegations of nonconsensual sex.
Leading local developer, Morris Property has formally handed over a new unit at Hortonwood West Industrial Park in Telford to pet accessory and treat company Rosewood Pet Products.
Rosewood is relocating from Broseley to bring its three distribution and operational centres under one roof and aid the company’s growth at the 67,500 sq ft purpose-built distribution and office premises.
Morris Property was awarded the £4 million contract to build Unit 9 by Telford and Wrekin Council and has fully fitted it out to include offices, a canteen, warehouse, service yard, five dock levellers and external car parking.
Steve Flavell, Construction Manager at Morris Property, said: “It is the second contract we have secured and delivered for Telford and Wrekin Council and it has been well received. We look forward to working with the authority again on future developments and wish Rosewood every success at its new
home.”
Rosewood has entered into a 15-year lease for the building where 66 people will be employed initially.
For the eighth annual Apollo in the Hamptons benefit, Ronald O. Perelman, Dick Parsons, Robert Kraft, and Jon Bon Jovi hosted a crowd of media and finance titans at the Creeks, Perelman’s home in East Hampton. Click through for photographs from the dinner, which raised more than $5 million for Harlem’s storied Apollo Theater and featured live musical performances by Justin Timberlake, Pharrell Williams, Jamie Foxx, and more.
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* India cenbank says foreign investment limits in central government bonds, state development loans for April-June to be increased by 110 billion rupees ($1.7 billion) and 60 billion rupees, respectively
* Revised total foreign investment limits on central govt bonds at 2.31 trillion rupees for April-June
* Revised foreign investment limits on state govt bonds at 270 billion rupees
* Total foreign investment limit in central and state govt bonds stand at 2.58 trillion rupees
* New limits effective April 1 ($1 = 64.8500 Indian rupees) (Reporting by Suvashree Choudhury)
Beef sirloin steaks are displayed behind the meat counter a grocery store in Knoxville, Tennessee, in this 2014 photo. MUST CREDIT: Bloomberg photo by Luke Sharrett.
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– Matt Hardy is now listed as the owner of the trademark applications for Broken Matt, Brother Nero, Broken Brilliance and Vanguard-1 trademarks.
Impact Wrestling had until January 28th to respond to a non-final refusal issued on July 28th, 2017, or else they would have been abandoned. However, on January 8th, 2017, Matt Hardy and Ed Nordholm signed an agreement that handed over ownership of the trademarks to Matt Hardy.
– Pwinsider.com is reporting that planned 205 Live events in California this month are off. It should be noted that there are still plans to continue with live events for the Cruiserweight brand down the line. Keep in mind that these events were never officially announced publicly.
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Chicago, Ill (WAND) - The WAND TV I-TEAM took home 4 Chicago Headline Club Lisagor awards this weekend.
The awards were won by Reporter Doug Wolfe, Photographer Andy Barker and Investigative Producer Morgan Schaab.
The awards were made in the following categories:
Best Health Reporting
Doug Wolfe, Morgan Schaab, Andy Barker, WAND-TV
Best News Specialty/Business/Consumer News – Feature or Series
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Best News Specialty/Environment News
Doug Wolfe, Andy Barker, WAND-TV
Best News Specialty/Politics/Government News
Doug Wolfe, Andy Barker, WAND-TV
The I-TEAM also recently won an Associated Press award for its reporting on a funding shortfall at an EPA Superfund cleanup at the former Pillsbury Mills plant in Springfield.
The Lisagor award is named after the late Peter Lisagor who was Washington bureau chief for the defunct Chicago Daily News.
Corruption cases in the public and private sectors must be treated the same‚ the ANC’s David Mahlobo said on Monday.
Mahlobo‚ who as addressing the media ahead of the party’s national elective conference‚ said corruption was a cancer that affected all facets of life but that private sector corruption was treated with less severity by the legal system.
He said delegates attending the 54th conference set to be held at Nasrec from December 16 would discuss the issue of corruption and strategies that could ensure that both public and private sector corruption cases were successfully prosecuted.
“In as much as we want to commend the good work that has been done by the Competition Commission‚ you remember the banks that have agreed that they actually interfered with our currency. They manipulated it. We also know that there are a number of big companies including those that were involved in the World Cup‚” said Mahlobo.
RICHMOND, Va. — The Washington Redskins wrapped up their Richmond training camp Monday with a brief workout that ended when free safety D.J. Swearinger kicked an extra point that barely cleared the crossbar.
Swearinger's kick came after coach Jay Gruden invited cornerback Bashaud Breeland to try one, keeping alive a tradition of ending camp by asking a player to do something outside the ordinary. Last year, defensive lineman Ricky Jean Francois caught a punt. Breeland, however, missed his kick badly.
"Call me money," Swearinger said as the team filed off the field to sign autographs for volunteers who worked throughout the three-week camp.
Swearinger said the opportunity brought him back to his middle school days when he handled kickoffs.
"I knew, as soon as it left the foot, man, it was good," he said.
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1:53 Legoland surprise for one generous 8-year old
3:03 The importance of river restoration in the Everglades
1:56 The man accused of killing a woman and her daughter made the 911 call
0:40 Oroville dam break would flood almost 200,000 California residents in 7 hours
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BENGALURU: The Consortium for Tobacco-Free Karnataka (CFTFK) launched the ‘One million signature campaign’ as part of the World No Tobacco Day on Thursday. The campaign will demand strict regulation policy on the sale of tobacco products and removal of ‘smoking zones’ in restaurants and bars across the state to safeguard non-smoker’s health.
A memorandum with 10 lakh signatories will also be submitted to the state government demanding appropriate measures to protect children from easy access to tobacco products and exposure to tobacco advertisement and to protect the health of non-smokers. International athlete and Arjuna awardee Arjun Devaiah launched the campaign which is likely to continue for next eight months.To spread more awareness about the risks associated with tobacco use, CFTFK also launched information kiosks at crowded public places.
WASHINGTON (AP) – The New York Times is reporting that U.S. agencies intercepted phone calls last year between Russian intelligence officials and members of Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign team.
The Times reports that the Russians made contact with Paul Manafort, who briefly served as Trump’s campaign chairman. In late August, Manafort resigned from that job after disclosures by The Associated Press about his firm’s covert lobbying on behalf of Ukraine’s former pro-Russia governing party.
Current and former U.S. officials interviewed by the Times declined to identify other Trump associates contacted by the Russians.
The anonymous officials told the Times they found no evidence that the Trump campaign was working with the Russians on hacking or other efforts to influence the election.
Certified pedophile, Mark Salling of the hit show Glee, has just pled guilty to possessing child porn. The actor is looking at a sentence of around 4-7 years. Mark has been going to court for this case for years.
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – The 5th annual gazelle girl run is happening in Grand Rapids this weekend, and one thing the organization has always prided themselves on is being environmentally conscious. This year is no different, Chelsea Brehm is here to tell us all about a “green run”.
How do they minimize our environmental impact?
REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE, DONATE.
Partner with the city of GR to compost and recycle with their newly launched SORT program.
All cups, food scraps, paper materials, food truck vendor items, liquids, etc. are composted.
All plastic water bottles are recycled.
Sole Sisters will be at the starting line to collect discarded/abandoned athletic wear to repurpose and donate for women in transition that are training for events.
…and so much more!
See video above for how you can help this movement.
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The Dodgers spent more money this offseason - approximately $200 million in contracts given to free agents - than any team in baseball. But nearly all of that money was spent to keep last year's team, including third baseman Justin Turner, together.
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Police say charges could be filed
New Castle Police are trying to find out how long a dog had been left alone in a vacant apartment without food or water.
Officers investigating a burglary report at Westview Terrace Friday found the dog locked in the upstairs bedroom of a vacant apartment.
According to a post on the police department's Facebook page, officers believe the dog was locked in the room for an extended period of time due to its condition of the animal.
Police say the dog was severely malnourished and could not walk or even sit up.
Officers took the dog to the police department where they gave it some water and a small amount of food.
After several hours police say the dog attempted to walk and sit up.
Police say the dog will be taken to an animal care facility.
Investigators say they'll track down the apartment's previous tenant who could face criminal charges.
Officers are hoping someone will come forward to adopt the dog.
A police officer takes cover behind a police vehicle during a shooting near the Mandalay Bay resort and casino on the Las Vegas Strip, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, in Las Vegas. Dozens were killed and hundreds were wounded at a country music festival on the Las Vegas Strip. John Locher AP Photo
1967 — Bayern München wins 7th Europe Cup II at Neurenberg, Germany.
1975 — Fred Newman makes 12,874 baskets in a one-day basketball exhibition.
1983 — 37th NBA Championship: Philadelphia 76ers sweep Los Angeles Lakers in four games.
1985 — New Orleans Saints franchise is sold for US$70,204,000.
1986 — The 1986 FIFA World Cup begins in Mexico.
1987 — Stanley Cup: Edmonton Oilers beat Philadelphia Flyers, 4 games to 3.
1996 — FIFA decides to give the FIFA World Cup 2002 to Japan and South Korea, becoming the first World Cup with co-host countries in the history of the event, as well as the first World Cup in Asia.
1997 — Canadian Donovan Bailey beats American Michael Johnson in 150-metre race.
2002 — The 2002 FIFA World Cup begins, co-hosted by South Korea and Japan.
2008 — Usain Bolt of Jamaica sets a world record of 9.72 seconds in the 100-metre sprint at the Reebok Grand Prix at Icahn Stadium in New York.
A rescue crew from the US Coast Guard's San Diego Joint Harbor Operations Center airlifted a 40-year-old fisherman from a vessel approximately 70 miles off the coast of San Diego on August 12 after he fell overboard.
Tanzania lost between 68.6 trillion/- and 108.5 trillion in revenues from exporting mineral concentrates from1998 to March 2017, the second Presidential Committee formed to probe the deals has revealed. The shocking report established that the missed earnings were a result of mining companies evading paying income tax, withholding tax, royalties and costs for vessels to load and offload at the ports.
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BRIEF-Bellatrix Exploration appoints Brent Eshleman as CEO
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Communal tension prevailed in Raituiya village in the district here when four persons allegedly beat a temple priest and damaged the idols there, police said on Wednesday.District Magistrate Virendra Kumar Singh said that out of the four accused, three were arrested in the night and damaged idols have been removed and process is on to install the new ones.The incident took place on Tuesday night when the priest Anil Pandit was cleaning the temple under Aonla police station area when four persons Hasnain, Nadeem, Meseem and Firasat entered there in an inebriated state and beat him badly. They also damaged the idols, police said.Anil somehow managed to flee and reached the village after which agitated villagers also indulged in brick batting with the rival faction, they said.Heavy force has been deployed in the village, the DM said.
Crews continue to battle a structure fire on East Street in Chicopee this evening.
Chicopee Deputy Fire Chief David Beauregard told Western Mass News firefighters were returning from a previous call when they saw flames coming out of the building on 105 East Street around 4:20 p.m.
Neighbors watched in shock as flames devoured the roof of T&L's Antiques.
With a lot of furniture inside the building, it has only made the fire more difficult to knock down in addition to freezing temperatures.
Deputy Chief Beauregard noted the weather impacted crews battling this fire. He said the cold created problems with their radios and ice on top of power lines had to be knocked down.
Deputy Chief Beauregard tells Western Mass News there were no injuries.
Crews were finally able to knock down the fire several hours later.
Western Mass News has a crew at the scene and we will have more information as it becomes available.
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Ricky Stenhouse Jr. won his first two Cup Series races this year, but isn’t ready for his breakout season to end just yet. John Raoux AP
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President Donald Trump had an easy shot, and still he missed.
“Nazis are a lot like cats,” Oliver said. “If they like you, it’s probably because you’re feeding them.”
Trump had multiple chances to make a strong statement against the extremists who helped elect him to the presidency, and yet he failed to do so each time.
“What kind of fucking idiot would not immediately distance himself from them?” Oliver asked.
Even if Trump eventually releases a new statement that unequivocally denounces the extremists, “it’ll be too late because his first response is who he is,” said Oliver.
“It simply doesn’t get easier than disavowing Nazis. It’s as much of a presidential gimme as pardoning a fucking turkey,” he said. “It is almost impossible to screw it up. But that’s exactly what happened.”
Police are investigating the death of a man found in the woods behind the old outlet mall in West Shreveport early Saturday afternoon. Police say the body was found behind what is now the Regal Banquet and Conference Center off Greenwood Rd. just before 12:30 p.m. about 100 yards into the woods by a hunter who was in the area scouting locations.
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Caney at Whitesboro, 11 a.m.
Heavener and Smithville at Rattan Festival: At Rattan — Smithville vs. Colbert, 1:30 p.m. At Valliant — Smithville vs. Asher, 5:15 p.m. At Soper — Heavener JV vs. Hugo JV, 1:30 p.m. Heavener vs. Antlers, 2:45 p.m.
Tuesday
Heavener, Red Oak, Smithville and Whitesboro at Rattan Festival: At Rattan — Whitesboro vs. Rattan, 12:15 p.m.; Red Oak vs. Stonewall, 1:30 p.m.; Red Oak vs. Chandler, 4 p.m.; Red Oak vs. Broken Bow, 6:30 p.m. At Fort Towson — Whitesboro vs. Konawa, 4 p.m.; Whitesboro vs. Coalgate, 5:15 p.m. At Valliant — Heavener vs. Chandler, 1:30 p.m.; Heavener vs. Valliant, 2:45 p.m.
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Red Oak Tournament, TBA [The scheudle will be put on our sports page by Thursday].
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The nearly nine-year-old bull market is now the second longest on record. A surprisingly large amount of its performance gains have come outside of normal trading hours, according to Bespoke Investment Group.
The research outfit measured the market’s moves through the SPDR Standard & Poor’s 500 exchange-traded fund (ticker: SPY), commonly...
FARMINGTON — A citywide residential spring cleanup is set to begin Monday.
During the cleanup, residents can place yard waste for curbside pickup. Tree branches, which must be cut into pieces no longer than 5 feet and no wider than 8 inches, should be stacked at the curb in a pile no larger than 10 feet long, 6 feet wide and 4 feet high. Please don't put material in bags or boxes. Leaves can be left in piles
Waste in the north half of the city — from State Street to the city limits, including the Oakridge area — will be picked up beginning March 26. Waste in south half of the city — from State Street to the city limits, including west Farmington — will begin on Monday, April 2. Materials collected will be mulched at the Central Davis Sewer District Treatment Plant.
Street sweeping will be done after the cleanup. Residents are asked to sweep up twigs in the gutter after the cleanup, as they will plug the vacuum hose on the street sweepers.
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Three children were removed from a home and four adults were arrested after police raided a suspected drug house Thursday afternoon and said they found large quantities of heroin and marijuana.
Upon entering the home at 200 W. Main St. about 4 p.m., police found the two targets of their investigation: Tarrell T. Humphrey, 33, and Daurron Jamison, 22.
A search of Humphrey turned up 60 bags of “PANTHER” brand heroin, the same type the confidential informant bought from both men during the lead up to the raid, police said.
In the upstairs master bedroom, which belongs to Walter Daymon Humphrey, 43, and Sadiqa Imanihamd Caines, 41, police found a large amount of marijuana, drug packaging materials, cash and a digital scale, according to police.
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Police has sent his body for post-mortem and registered a case (Representational)
A 30-year-old man allegedly shot himself with a revolver and live-streamed the entire incident on his Facebook in Punjab's Phagwara. The man, identified as Sandeep Singh, is a former panchayat member.Police said Sandeep, a resident of nearby Chachoki village, shot himself inside a temple.Urban Estate police post in-charge Mikhtiar Singh said that he was depressed. Sandeep's parents were settled in Canada and he lived all alone in his house. Police has sent his body for post-mortem and registered a case.(With PTI inputs)
Volunteers and members of Mount Pleasant and Vancleave United Methodist churches are lending a helping hand to those who need it. Nearly 100 people participated in the 10th annual "Church Has Left the Building" community service event on Sunday.
As the Coptic community celebrates Easter today, we look back at one of the oldest traditions in Egypt's Coptic history: Great Friday By: Georgette Rizk Standing in the middle of the ancient Saint Shenouda church in Old Cairo, I can easily imagine myself among the congregation of Roman-occupied Egypt. The church of dates back to the fourth century AD and is a living manifestation of Coptic history.
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Kentucky Senate OKs bill to limit some attorneys' fees
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Outside attorneys representing Kentucky in lawsuits against corporations and other entities would be limited in how much money they could make under a bill that has cleared the state Senate.
The Republican-controlled Senate voted 26-12 to approve House Bill 198 on Monday. The bill has already passed the House. But the Senate changed the bill, so the House must vote on it again before it can go to the governor for his signature.
Democratic Attorney General Andy Beshear opposes the legislation. He said it would limit his ability to recruit quality attorneys to represent the state in large, complex lawsuits. But supporters say the bill would ensure the state receives the most money possible from lawsuit settlements.
Former Arizona congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords speaks during a commissioning ceremony for the USS Gabrielle Giffords in Galveston, Texas on Saturday, June 10, 2017. WASHINGTON - Former congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, who was gravely wounded in an assassination attempt six years ago, said Wednesday that her "heart" was with Rep. Steve Scalise and others involved in the shooting in Alexandria , Virginia.
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This week, the City Council directed Avalon staff to bring back an ordinance regulating marijuana use at the next council meeting. The decision concluded a roughly two-hour discussion of a draft of a possible city cannabis law.
According to Mayor Anni Marshall, the new law will:
• Allow delivery of medical marijuana to homes and to hotels. Business hours will be limited to 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Forbid retails stores. Marijuana businesses will have offices, but customers won’t be able to buy the product at those offices.
• There will be no public smoking.
• Allow six plants to be grown inside or outside a residence for recreational use. Marshall said if more plants were needed, say for medical use, law enforcement would have to review the request.
• Home growers will be limited to no more than 1,200 watts for growing lights.
The next council meeting will be held Tuesday, Oct. 17. California cities have until January to decide whether to ban or regulate marijuana.
Just in time for Valentine’s Day… St. John’s Hospital is touting its success with new procedures to repair heart problems.
Local doctors say St. John’s is on the cutting edge of “minimally invasive” procedures that allow for heart valve or artery replacement without having to “crack the chest” by cutting through the breastbone.
In most cases… patients stay awake with “conscious sedation,” and doctors say it dramatically reduces the recovery times and complications associated with open-heart surgery.
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4:38 QB Jake Browning talks after Peach Bowl loss to Alabama
0:35 Washington State guard Malachi Flynn after the Cougars' win over Washington
1:52 Bobby Wagner says Seahawks changed run fits on D to change game at SF
1:10 Frank Clark on fumble recovery, double-digit sack season for Seahawks
5:23 Gregg Bell and Dave Boling on whether Seahawks are equipped for playoff run
3:38 Pete Carroll was "in outer space" pulling Seahawks starters out early at SF
4:31 Death Cafe group allows participants to express their feelings about a subject that's often considered taboo
1:47 Michael Bennett thinks Seahawks are A-OK for the playoffs
WAS AND WHEN 'The Man Who Sold The World' Sounds Like It Was Written To Be Played On The Gayageum
Sorry Nirvana, but this just became the best cover of David Bowie's classic.
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A derelict building once home to a village club has been damaged in a blaze.
Smoke could be seen rising from the old Murton Victoria Club in Church Street in Murton at around 5.15pm today.
Three fire appliances, two from Seaham and one from Peterlee, were called to the incident to put out the fire, with the building said to be "well alight" by County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service.
Youths had been seen on the roof shortly before the fire.
An ambulance was also called to the scene, but was not required, with police also called to the incident.
The fire service has since made a return visit to the site to ensure the blaze had reignited.
Police parked outside the former club building in Church Street, Murton. Photo by Chris Burdon.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Durham Constabulary on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service sent three appliances to the blaze. Photo by Chris Burdon.
Heartbreaking footage of a starving polar bear desperately searching for food on iceless land highlights the “real face of climate change”, conservationists say.
Photojournalist Paul Nicklen said his team were moved to tears as they captured the struggling animal’s battle to stay alive on Canada’s Baffin Island last summer.
The “soul-crushing” scene, captured by marine conservationists SeaLegacy, shows the emaciated bear searching an abandoned Inuit camp for sustenance.
“My entire SeaLegacy team was pushing through their tears and emotions while documenting this dying polar bear,” explained Mr Nicklen.
“It’s a soul-crushing scene that still haunts me, but I know we need to share both the beautiful and the heartbreaking if we are going to break down the walls of apathy. This is what starvation looks like. The muscles atrophy. No energy. It’s a slow, painful death.
Miserable March 2018 continues.
The National Weather Service has put a winter storm watch in effect for Fairfield County from late Tuesday night through late Wednesday night. The forecast predicts snow accumulations between five to nine inches.
It will be the fourth winter storm to hit the region this month. The first struck on Friday, March 2, leaving thousands powerless due to heavy winds. The next came five days later on Wednesday, March 7, dumping almost two feet of snow in some areas.
Last week, another storm dropped another six inches in town — canceling school for the fifth time in 11 days.
“Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the evening commute on Wednesday,” the weather service said in its report of the latest storm Monday, March 19 . “Tree branches could fall. significant reductions in visibility are possible.”
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Cabrera was reinstated from the paternity list Monday.
Cabrera missed the last three games as his wife gave birth to their fourth child, but he's back with the White Sox for their upcoming series against the Yankees. With Willy Garcia having been optioned to Triple-A, Cabrera should find himself back in left field for Monday's contest. The 32-year-old is slashing .258/.324/.387 with no homers and two RBI through eight games.
GTA 5 Online Gun Running DLC is out now on PS4, Xbox One and PC.
The GTA 5 update revolves around the manufacture and distribution of illegal arms.
Players are tasked with fortifying subterranean bunkers, purchasing Mobile Operations Centres and battling rival gangs in weaponised vehicles.
Of course, success won't come easy, which is why Rockstar has given players a few tips to get started.
"To thrive as an arms dealer in GTA Online: Gunrunning, it’s going to take more than street smarts," reads a Rockstar post.
"Choose your supporting vehicles and armaments wisely for your best chance to outwit both the feds and any rival dealers.
"Start moving weapons to eager buyers in Los Santos or Blaine County to earn a tidy profit and tap into powerful new upgrades, modifications and heavy duty weaponry."
You can take a closer look at the GTA 5 Online Gun Running update in the gallery below...
situation compels a hunter to kill a cat instead of a caw!
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Kabete Parliamentary Aspirant Charles Chege has been admitted at the Aga Khan Hospital. Chege who claims he was kidnapped on Friday, was found this
Imphal/Mumbai: Due to heavy rain in the past few days, the Nambul River and Imphal River breached the banks and overflowed near Sagolband Moirang Leirak, Kairang and Chabung Company, Mayang resulted in flooding houses. The most severely affected area is the Mayang Imphal area and its neighbouring villages.
The retaining wall of the river at Chabung Company near Goddess Wangbren temple was also broken due to the situation. Many areas in the vicinity of Uripok, Sagolband are also inundated by overflowing water from Nambul as are many parts of the city. Meanwhile, Mumbai also faced heavy rain last night which has led to waterlogging in Ghatkopar and other areas.
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Heavy showers have lashed at the Borivali, Kandivali, Andheri, Bandra, Dadar, Worli, Parel and parts of south Mumbai. According to reports, ten incoming flights were also diverted to other airports due to heavy rain.
Gradually Mercury the planet of communications goes into a direct opposition with Mars the planet of action (becomes exact at 06:48am eastern on Thursday). This indicates that conversations could become explosive and argumentative, so watch out for tension between yourself and others. Read your daily horoscope for more details.
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St. Michael the Archangel Parish’s annual festival will be held from 4:30 p.m. to midnight Friday at the main church, 750 Bright Road.
Musical entertainment will be provided by The Cherry Bombs from 8 p.m. to midnight, and “Father Mike’s” barbecue chicken dinners will be served in the activity center starting at 4:30 p.m.
There will also be kids’ games, adult games of chance, bingo, bounce houses and a cake wheel. A top cash prize of $3,000 will be awarded in a raffle with the drawing at 10 p.m. Other food offerings will include brats, burgers, hot dogs, French fries, nachos, funnel cakes, lemonade shake-ups and beer.
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Hammond shuts out Porter Gaud, 35-0
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WOLO) — Hammond is still undefeated after a 35-0 win over Porter Gaud Friday night.
The Skyhwaks are 7-0 and face Wilson Hall next week.
Markstrom is listed among NHL.com's "Players to Watch" for Saturday's home game against the Lightning.
Markstrom is 5-3-1 with a 2.55 GAA and .915 save percentage since the calendar flipped to 2018. Those are decent figures, but he'll have to handle the league's top offensive team, as the Bolts average a whopping 3.55 goals per game.
ATLANTA - Jameson Williams stood out early at the Rivals Five Star Challenge. After warmups, the first event held was the Fastest Man Competition, pitting the top 40-yard dash runners from among th...
Police say man threatened to attack officer
JACKSON, Tenn. — A man appeared Monday morning in Jackson City Court on accusations of threatening to beat up a Jackson police officer.
Authorities say Jermaine Jones threatened the officer who was arresting his girlfriend Saturday night.
Records show he caused a scene, telling the officer he’d beat him up.
Jones is charged with simple assault on an officer, disorderly conduct and resisting arrest.
Visit the Manhattan Public Library this Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to noon for games, trivia, and activities for all ages during Star Wars Reads Day!
Crafts and activities will include trivia, Jedi training with bubbles, and a cosplay panel discussion. Costumes are encouraged and participants are invited to join the cosplay/costume parade which will take place at 11:15 AM. Door prizes will be awarded to several lucky attendees! You must be present at the time of the drawing to win.
At 12:00 PM, enjoy a movie screening on the auditorium’s recently updated audio visual system courtesy of Capital Federal Savings Bank and Reddi Systems.
For more information visit the Manhattan Public Library at 629 Poyntz Avenue, call (785) 776-4741 or visit the library’s website at www.MHKLibrary.org. Find the library on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, too.
Rep. Rick Crawford Of House Intelligence Committee Discusses Decision To Release Memo NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks to Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Ark., of the House Intelligence Committee about the decision to release the memo authored by Devin Nunes on the beginnings of the Russia investigation.
In the tradition of the weekly hennemusic Hot 10, the daily rock news outlet will count down the Top 10 Rock News Artists and the Top 10 Rock News Stories of 2017 starting Tuesday, December 12.
Finalists for the 8th annual hennemusic Rock News Awards are chosen by readers: winners are determined by the combined total page views of the top 50 hennemusic rock news stories of the past twelve months.
"As another busy year in rock winds down," says publisher Bruce Henne, "the hennemusic Rock News Awards recognize the biggest artists and stories of 2017 based on the interests of music fans who seek out news on their favorites."
The 2017 hennemusic Rock News Awards winners will be revealed on Thursday, December 21 at hennemusic.com. Previous honorees include AC/DC, Van Halen, Pearl Jam and Guns N' Roses, among others. Read more here.
There are calls for reforms of the courts system, after a finding that only 48% of drink driving offences resulted in a conviction in the District Court last year.
A report by RTÉ Investigates also revealed major regional differences in prosecution rates for drink driving.
The courts in Co. Westmeath had an 85% prosecution rate, while in Waterford it was just 34%.
Meanwhile, 43% of all District Court summonses were not served in 2015.
Labour Party justice spokesperson Sean Sherlock says a new approach is needed:
Japan's Kei Nishikori on Tuesday confirmed that his goal is to return to the top 10 of the Association of Tennis Professionals rankings, following his recovery from a wrist injury that kept him off the court for around six months.
Two-time Barcelona Open champion Nishikori moved up 14 spots to world No. 22 in this week's ATP rankings based on his strong showing at the Monte-Carlo Masters, where he made it all the way to the final round on Sunday but lost to world No. 1 Rafael Nadal of Spain.
On Wednesday, a new grocery store will open its doors to those living near the Country Club Plaza. People who live in the area say it's about time they have a nearby location to get groceries. The new store is located near the University of Missouri-Kansas City, on 51st Street.
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Bills coach Sean McDermott says it’s uncertain whether starting cornerback E.J. Gaines will play in Buffalo’s game at Cincinnati on Sunday.
Gaines will be listed as questionable because of a groin injury.
In updating the status on other injured players, McDermott says he’s “fairly confident” defensive end Shaq Lawson will return after missing one game with a groin injury.
As expected, starting receiver Jordan Matthews and starting linebacker Ramon Humber have been ruled out after both broke thumbs in a 23-17 win at Atlanta last weekend.
At 3-1, the Bills lead the AFC East and are off to their best start since opening the 2011 season with four wins in their first five games.
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Brock Lesner is retiring from the UFC, according to a report from MMA Fighting.
The report states Lesnar, who hasn’t made an official announcement, notified the UFC of his retirement from mixed martial arts. Lesnar has also been removed from the USADA drug-testing pool, a sign he is no longer on the UFC roster, according to the report.
Lesnar tested positive for a banned substance prior to his UFC 200 fight against Mark Hunt, and suspended for one year by USADA in January when the test results came in.
Lesnar is currently wrestling in the WWE.
Could this be the end?
On this week's episode of WAGS Miami, Kayla Cox and Faven Liuget are finally on good terms after squashing the drama and Kayla feels close enough to let Faven in on a major life secret.
"Eric and I are separating," Kayla reveals. "We're kind of in a trying time. We met when I was 18 years old and I'm growing into a different person." After her bombshell reveal, Faven is reasonably stunned by the announcement.
Superhero posters were completed by students in the Girls CAN program, run by the Chester Family YMCA in Chester, Virginia. Girls CAN is a girl empowerment group for elementary and middle school girls in Greenleigh Mobile Home Park.
In summer 2017, students in Girls CAN worked with two graphic designers, to create posters of themselves as superheroes. First they pondered a problem in the world they’d like to fix and the outfits their superheroes would wear. Then they drew portraits of one another, collaged them and added head gear and costumes. Finally names were chosen and added using a unifying letter form system.
In this March 3, 2017, file photo, Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney, center, a member of Congress's bipartisan task force combating anti-Semitism, speaks with a reporter after holding a news conference to address bomb treats against Jewish organizations and vandalism at Jewish cemeteries at the Park East Synagogue in New York. Kendall Sullivan, a Connecticut man who posted threats against Jews and synagogues on a metal music internet forum plans to argue at his sentencing that he has served enough time in prison.
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Rays outfielder Carlos Gomez has struggled mightily at the plate this season. His average is hovering below the Mendoza line at .198, and he’s already surpassed 70 strikeouts for the season.
After he struck out in the second inning of Wednesday’s game against the Marlins, Gomez took his inability to hit baseballs out on the Gatorade coolers in the dugout.
He did manage to make contact there.
And here’s another angle:
Pretty sure these are the only hits Carlos Gomez has this season. pic.twitter.com/Y23OJ8kmH8 — Mark Suleymanov (@TheMARKOut1) July 4, 2018
A bareknuckled uppercut on plastic didn’t seem like the best idea, but Gomez would stay in the game. He’d fly out in his second at-bat.
Bruce Pascoe from the Arizona Daily Star talks about Arizona Basketball and the NCAA Tournament
Developers seek federal action against pipeline protesters
ROANOKE, Va. (AP) — Developers of a controversial pipeline project are asking a federal judge to find members of a western Virginia family in contempt of court and to order U.S. Marshals to remove them from tree stands where they are protesting to prevent access to their land.
In court papers Friday, Mountain Valley Pipeline developers say members of the Terry family are violating a court order prohibiting them from delaying, obstructing or interfering with access to court-approved easements obtained by Mountain Valley for the 300-mile (480-kilometer) natural gas pipeline.
Roanoke County authorities issued arrest warrants last week for 61-year-old Theresa Ellen Terry and her adult daughter, Theresa Minor Terry, but they have not tried to remove them by force.
The two have been occupying tree stands within the easements and preventing work there.
Independence Day (1996)
My fellow Americans, it’s all right there in the title. Sure, this shoot-em-up action flick from Roland Emmerich may not be concerned with accuracy of any kind (or even decent acting), but if you didn’t have Will Smith vs. the aliens playing in the background of your get-together, did July 4 even happen? Watch
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Police said the bus was overtaking when it collided with the truck that was headed to Nairobi from Mombasa.
Makueni — DNA sampling will be performed on bodies of those who perished in the Emali accident Wednesday morning.
Mukaa Acting Police Chief Paul Odede said the nine bodies had been transferred to the Chiromo Mortuary in readiness for the tests.
Odede told Capital FM News the bodies were burnt beyond recognition and some only parts remained.
Four people were still being treated at the Kilome Nursing Home following the accident.
He said 18 people had been treated and discharged.
So far 10 people are still unaccounted for following the morning accident, according to police.
"For now, nine bodies have been confirmed. We can't say for sure how many more are dead," said Odede.
Police report the bus driver was speeding when the accident occurred.
A 25-year-old man was arrested Monday in connection with the shooting death of a Sacramento State graduate who was missing for several days from her Arden-area home, deputies said. Teris Vinson, of Sacramento, was charged with murder in 28-year-old Janet Mejia's death, according to the Sacramento County Sheriff's Department.
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Bob’s Bike Drive Still Going Strong
Still Accepting Donations for Bike Drive
DULUTH, Minn.-Bob’s annual Bike Drive is winding down in the Northland, but they still need your help.
The fundraiser gives bikes to needy kids around the holidays, but they still need about $3,000 to pay for the 400 hundred bikes and helmets they are handing out through the Salvation Army.
No matter the case, the event speaks volumes about the Northland’s generosity.
“I love doing it,” said Bob Rogers, of Bob’s Bike Drive. “It’s nice to see the kids, you know how they enjoy the bike, and the helmets they have this year. It’s just a way of giving back. I grew up and didn’t have anything and now I got a little more so I can help.”
To donate a bike or money, visit Marine General. They are also accepting monetary donations through Facebook.
Tahar Rahim, the “New Al Pacino” of French Cinema Rolling Stone is in love with Tahar Rahim. The French actor, who plays the role of an FBI agent fighting terrorism alongside Jeff Daniels in the Hulu drama The Looming Tower, is "the show's big breakout star" and "your next Internet crush," writes the magazine. Read more at Rolling Stone.
Zidane, a “Unifying Figure” in a Divided France On March 6, the Paris Saint-Germain soccer club lost to Madrid (1 to 3). However, French supporters rejoiced. They celebrated the return of their favorite athlete, French soccer superstar and Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane, who has been living in Spain since 2000. An unknown player until the 1998 World Cup, where he scored two goals that ultimately allowed France...
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LEGAZPI, Philippines (AP) — Lava flowing out a Philippine volcano has spread up to 3.6 kilometers (2.2 miles) since it began intense eruptions more than two weeks ago.
Streaks of red glowed atop the summit of Mount Mayon during a mild eruption Thursday morning as the moon set, hours after a blue moon and supermoon coincided with a lunar eclipse.
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said lava fountains and emissions of gas and ash have been sporadic. The eruptions fed lava flows in two areas that already exceed 3 kilometers (1.8 miles). The danger zone around Mayon extends 8 kilometers (5 miles), though authorities have struggled to keep villagers from returning to check on their homes and farms and tourists from trying to photograph the volcano's dramatic displays.
Mayon in northeastern Albay province has been erupting for more than two weeks, forcing more than 84,000 villagers to flee to crowded emergency shelters. Scientists fear a more violent eruption could be imminent.
Moore signed a minor-league contract with the Rays on Saturday, which includes an invite to spring training, ESPN.com's Jerry Crasnick reports.
Moore will serve as organizational depth at the catching position for the Rays, although he will likely spend most of the season at the Triple-A level barring an injury. In 2017, he played in 76 games for Triple-A Columbus within the Indians' system, slashing .238/.313/.369 with eight home runs and 33 RBI. Moore has appeared in just 30 major-league games over the last seven seasons.
Teen faces adult trial in death of dad stabbed defending son
JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) — A teenager will be tried as an adult in the fatal stabbing of a man who relatives say was trying to defend his 8-year-old son from being robbed.
Devante Dormena was 17 when he and 19-year-old man were charged last November with murder and other counts in the death of 30-year-old Jose Malave.
Dormena turned 18 Thursday and appeared in court Friday, where a judge agreed to move his case. Dormena could now face life in prison if convicted on the murder charge.
Malave was found in the doorway of his Jersey City apartment.
Family members have said Malave's son was targeted earlier in the day for his sneakers by a group of teens. Relatives say the teens came to Malave's home and he defended his son when an altercation ensued.
Dormena's attorney declined comment Monday.
The snow has arrived and some schools and roads are closed.
If you know your child’s school is closed today - Monday, December 11, let us know.
April 5 S Immo AG:
* Dividend totalling 0.40 planned euros
* EBITDA for financial year 2016 consequently increased to 92.5 million euros (2015: 88.7 mln euros)
* FY consolidated net income of 204.3 mln euros (2015: 77.2 mln euros)
* In current year, S IMMO plans to take advantage of favourable situation on several of its markets and is currently examining sale of some, also larger, properties
* Acquisitions are planned in cases where price level is still attractive and where opportunities are good
* FY revenues from hotel operations (Vienna Marriott and Budapest Marriott Hotel) amounted to 42.9 mln euros (2015: 45.5 mln euros) Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
One burglary suspect caught, another sought
One suspect was arrested and another is wanted in a series of Kerr County burglaries in September. …read more
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Terry is departing Chelsea after over two decades with the club.
The England international has not decided on his next move and Express Sport understands he is wanted by clubs in China and America.
However, Carragher would prefer to see him stay in England.
(In forecast, corrects year in headline and first bullet to 2017, from 2016, and previous period in first paragraph to 2016, not 2015)
April 10 Guangdong VTR Bio-Tech Co Ltd :
* Sees net profit for Q1 2017 to increase by 0 percent to 10 percent, or to be about 10.6 million yuan to 11.7 million yuan, compared to net profit of the same period in 2016 (10.6 million yuan)
* Comments that market expansion is the main reason for the forecast
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Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
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Islamabad - The biggest passenger airplane of the world, Airbus A380, will land at the new Islamabad International Airport on Sunday. It will be a landmark in the aviation history of Pakistan.
The Civil Aviation Authority has granted permission to a Middle Eastern airline, which will fly the giant aircraft, to bring the airplane to Pakistan. First flight of A380 will arrive with 650 passengers on board from Dubai. It will land in Islamabad at 12:30 am, Private news channel reported. The double-decker plane stands 80-foot high from the ground and has a speed of 945 kilometres per hour with its four powerful turbo engines. The giant airplane weighs 577 tons, its length is 240 feet and the wing span is 260 feet. A380 can accommodate up to 868 passengers. It has the capacity to carry 323,545 litres of fuel, which is equal to 85,471 gallons.
Kanye West forked over a pretty penny for permission to use a controversial photo on the cover of Pusha T's new album, which he produced.
Ajp Hello,
My XJ has done nearly 300,000 km with no real problems. Last 6 months or so at lights and /or start revs to 1200 then later down to 200 revs. Two visits to mechanic include new fuel filter, new idle speed motor and throttle body clean. Still doing it.
Suggestions please. Andrew Hello,My XJ has done nearly 300,000 km with no real problems. Last 6 months or so at lights and /or start revs to 1200 then later down to 200 revs. Two visits to mechanic include new fuel filter, new idle speed motor and throttle body clean. Still doing it.Suggestions please. Andrew
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers arrest a suspect during a pre-dawn raid in Santa Ana, Calif., in this file photo from Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2007. Mark Avery ASSOCIATED PRESS
Amplifier are live at Sheffield’s O2 Academy this weekend as part of their latest UK tour.
More than just a band, Amplifier have progressed to an almost zen like state of being
Countless gigs, 14 years and eight albums to their credit, with last year’s Trippin’ With Dr Faustus listed among the top 50 rock records of the year.
Despite all of this, however, Amplifier are still one of the best-kept rock secrets this country has.
This rare UK tour, features a crowd sourced setlist from which fans have voted for over the past six months online.
Support comes from Sheffield’s Awooga – making this weekend a hometown gig for them – who release their debut album Conduit on April 20.
Awooga have already received plenty of BBC support in the form of Daniel P Carter’s Rock Show and BBC Sheffield’s Introducing show.
The gig is on Sunday, March 25 and tickets are at http://bit.ly/2HEhtbF
Kyle Edmund’s team harmony is under threat because of the World Cup.
The British number two took to the practice courts at Wimbledon on Wednesday wearing an England shirt after watching the penalty shoot-out victory over Colombia at home on TV.
But his Swedish coach Fredrik Rosengren showed up wearing his own national team’s kit ahead of their quarter-final against England on Saturday.
When your coach is a Swede and you tell him it's coming home… let’s go @England! ??? #ThreeLions pic.twitter.com/b319rJqSM7 — Kyle Edmund (@kyle8edmund) July 4, 2018
It is not the only footballing clash between Edmund, a big Liverpool fan, and Rosengren, who supports Manchester United.
Neither man may actually be able to watch the match, with Edmund scheduled for a third-round match on Saturday if he defeats qualifier Bradley Klahn on Thursday.
An Academy Award is the holy grail for any film actor. And while many will claim that it’s “just an honor being nominated,” the truth is that a win can put a huge gold star on your résumé. Actors get more bucks for their work once they’ve received a golden statue, not to mention the admiration of their peers and audiences.
While you might think that most big-name actors have won before, that’s not necessarily the case. Here’s a list of industry heavyweights who have yet to take home the big prize.
Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell 9) kicks the game-winning field goal during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017. The Steelers won 39-28.
ATLANTA — An Atlanta attorney who was convicted of murder for fatally shooting his business executive wife is to be sentenced next month.
Claud “Tex” McIver is set for sentencing May 23. A jury on Monday convicted McIver of felony murder, which carries a mandatory life sentence. It is up to the judge to decide whether McIver will have the possibility of parole.
The jury also convicted the 75-year-old McIver of aggravated assault, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony and influencing a witness.
McIver attorney Bruce Harvey called the verdict the “triumph of emotion and speculation over reason and fact.”
McIver was riding in a rear seat of an SUV on Sept. 25, 2016, when a gun he was holding fired and the bullet hit his wife, Diane.
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PHOENIX (AP) — Suns guard Isaiah Canaan has broken his left ankle in a gruesome injury against the Dallas Mavericks.
The backup point guard's ankle gave way on a baseline drive to the basket in the final seconds of the first quarter Wednesday night. His foot was pointing in the wrong direction as he tumbled to the court, and there were groans from the crowd and looks of shock from his Phoenix teammates as trainers rushed to him.
Canaan was loaded onto a stretcher and wheeled off the court.
In his fifth NBA season, Canaan was signed by the Suns on Dec. 13 after being waived by Houston on Oct. 28.
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Manager Aaron Boone said Warren (back) won't be activated during the Yankees' series against the Orioles over the weekend, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.
Warren allowed just one hit and struck out three across three scoreless innings in his second rehab appearance, this one with Double-A Trenton. While it was a drastic improvement from his first rehab outing, it sounds like the Yankees want him to get one more tuneup in before likely rejoining the big club sometime next week.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Astrazeneca:
* CEO SAYS SHOULD BE ABLE TO CONTINUE TO GROW IN CHINA AT LOW-20S PERCENTAGE RATE
* CEO SAYS POTENTIAL OF CHINA “ABSOLUTELY GIGANTIC” Further company coverage: (Reporting by UK bureau)
Law enforcement agencies around metro Atlanta are alerting residents to a child pornography video of a young girl and an adult male being circulated via Facebook mail.
× City May Soon Crack Down on Vehicles Parked Between the Sidewalk and Curb in L.A.
For more than five years, Los Angeles officials have turned a blind eye to drivers who park on the narrow strips of land between the sidewalk and the curb.
The city’s lenient stance, adopted in 2011, was never advertised. But many drivers in dense areas where parking can be fiercely competitive eventually realized that they would not be ticketed for leaving their cars on the landscaped areas that run parallel to the street.
So many drivers began adopting the practice that residents in Westlake, East Hollywood and other central neighborhoods began planting saplings and erecting poles, fences and other barriers in a bid to stop their neighbors from destroying the curbs and the grass.
Those guerrilla tactics may not be necessary for much longer, City Hall officials said Wednesday.
Read the full story on LATimes.com.
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STAVANGER, Norway (AP) — A senior minister in the Norwegian Government resigned Tuesday for writing a Facebook post claiming the opposition Labor Party was more interested in protecting the rights of terrorists than protecting the Norwegian people.
The comment by Justice Minister, Sylvi Listhaug, touched a raw nerve in a country still tormented by memories of the July, 2011 attack by far-right terrorist, Anders Behring Breivik. Breivik opened fire on the annual summer camp of the left-wing Labor Party's youth wing on their holiday camp on Utoya Island, killing 69 people, mostly teenagers.
With opposition parties against her, Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg faced the prospect of either dissolving the Conservative-led coalition or sacking Listhaug, who published the post earlier this month. She subsequently deleted the post and apologized.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Court records from the arrests of Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King Jr. and others at the dawn of the modern civil rights era are being preserved after being discovered in an Alabama courthouse.
Archivists at historically black Alabama State University are cataloguing and flattening dozens of documents found at the Montgomery County Courthouse.
Circuit Clerk Tiffany McCord hopes electronic versions will be available for viewing as early as late June.
Once the records are added to Alabama's online court system, historians and others will be able to read the original pleadings filed by Parks' attorneys following her refusal to give her seat to a white man on a Montgomery city bus in 1955.
Parks' arrest led to the Montgomery Bus Boycott, which launched a young King to prominence.
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Trump says US troops will be coming home, but wants to leave 'strong and lasting footprint' in Syria.
The NHL rang in the new year with a Centennial Classic celebrating 100 years of the league. The outdoor game was played at BMO Field in Toronto and saw the Maple Leafs play host to the Detroit Red Wings in an Original Six showdown.
The outdoor games are always pretty spectacular to watch, if for no other reason than taking in the sights and beauty of the setting.
Though Sunday’s game got off to sluggish start, it featured a wild third period that saw the Red Wings stage a dramatic late comeback and tie the game with just one second left in regulation.
Ultimately, Toronto’s Auston Matthews potted the game-winner in overtime to save the day for hometown fans. But regardless of the scoreboard, it looked to be a pretty special event that anyone in attendance won’t soon forget.
Here are some of the best sights from the New Year’s day spectacle.
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ROME (AP) — Italy’s highest court has rejected a request by a German group to release its migrant rescue boat seized eight months ago by prosecutors investigating allegations that non-governmental organizations colluded with migrant smugglers.
The German group, Jugend Rettet, said Tuesday that it was devastated by the Cassation Court’s ruling and that “we will fight for the right to rescue people in danger at sea.”
Doctors Without Borders said the ruling “sends a working signal (that) Europe will continue to criminalize humanitarian organizations conducting search-and-rescue operations … rather than strengthening capacities to save lives at sea.”
Prosecutors told the court that the Iuventa was seized based on three episodes in which crew members had contact with migrant smugglers. The group’s spokesman, Philipp Kulker, said in Berlin that the evidence had been fabricated.
Community editor and columnist Kris Capps is a longtime resident of Fairbanks and Denali Park.
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A dog incensed by a woman's attempt to make it wear a sweater attacked her and two others in Tampa, Florida on Friday, police said. CBS Tampa affiliate WTSP reports that 52-year-old Brenda Guerrero tried to put a sweater on the dog, a pit bull mix named Scarface, in the backyard of her home - and the dog attacked her.
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Be mindful of the food you eat at Christmas dinner. +Simple/Unsplash
MealKitt founder Julian Gaine took a series of photos that show how much you should eat for Christmas dinner depending on your weight goal.
The photos show portion sizes according to if you want to lose, maintain, or gain weight.
According to Gaine, portion control is the easiest and most fundamental way to achieve your weight goal.
Who doesn't love the holidays?
It's a time full of celebrations, gifts, and delicious food.
Unfortunately, though, all of that delicious food can lead to some unwanted weight gain.
Julian Gaine, the managing director and founder behind MealKitt, wants to combat those extra pounds through portion control.
Gaine recently released a series of photos that show how much food you should eat during a typical Christmas dinner, depending on if you're looking to lose, maintain, or gain weight.
INSIDER spoke with Gaine about the photos and portion control in general. Keep scrolling to see what he told us.
FASTER, PLEASE: ‘Unheard of’ responses to bluebird CAR-T therapy seen in myeloma study.. “More than half of patients with advanced multiple myeloma who had run out of therapeutic options remained in complete remission after receiving bluebird bio Inc’s experimental gene-modifying immunotherapy in a small, early stage study, according to updated data released on Sunday. Of 18 patients who received a therapeutic dose of bb2121, all but one responded to the treatment, a 94 percent response rate, while 56 percent remained in remission with a median follow-up of 40 weeks after treatment. . . . bb2121 belongs to a potentially revolutionary new type of one-time treatment called CAR-T therapy that involves genetic manipulation of a patient’s immune system. A patient’s own disease-fighting T-cells are harvested and genetically reengineered to target specific proteins on cancer cells before being replaced so they can circulate seeking out and attacking the cancer, possibly for years.”
We're not sure if this idea will fly - at least with the public. Dubai hopes to have a passenger-carrying drone in July.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Crownhaitai Holdings Co Ltd :
* Says it plans to issue 4.2 million shares of the company in public offering, to raise 96.14 billion won in proceeds for investment
Source text in Korean: goo.gl/Vx9Qr1
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Clifford was announced Wednesday as the new coach of the Magic, a team that has missed the playoffs in each of the last six years. Clifford — who spent the last five seasons as coach of the Charlotte Hornets — was an assistant coach on Stan Van Gundy's Magic staff for five years, including during the team's most recent playoff run in 2012.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 3 Day' game
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the New Mexico Lottery's "Pick 3 Day" game were:
9-5-7
(nine, five, seven)
The City of Collinsville announces the selection of Kevin Edmond, a 26-year veteran of the Mentor Ohio Fire Department , as the new Fire Chief of the Collinsville Fire Department . The announcement follows an extensive search conducted by the Illinois Fire Chief's Association .
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People in Devon will be waking up to a soggy Saturday morning with some parts experiencing persistent and heavy at times.
The forecast for the South West is cloudy and wet in parts of Devon with some drier and perhaps brighter spells likely towards the north of the region later. It will be windy across all parts.
Tonight the rain will ease during the evening, leaving a mostly dry night with some clear spells. Winds will also ease and it will be fairly mild.
Tomorrow it will be cloudy but a few bright spells are possible. Most places will be dry, with the best of the sunshine in the east. Winds will be lighter than Saturday.
The outlook for Monday to Wednesday is changeable and becoming windy at times. Monday will be mainly cloudy with light rain at times. Tuesday the rain will clear with a drier and brighter afternoon. Wednesday it will be mainly dry but cloudy and breezy.
The Oconee Sheriff’s Office has identified a Toccoa, Georgia man as the driver of a car that allegedly failed to yield the right of way late last week at a highway 183 intersection between Walhalla and Westminster. Besides reckless driving, 31-year old James Buice Phillips was also charged with driving under suspension, giving false information, and receiving stolen goods. According to law enforcement reports a passenger, Tessa Lee Gardner of Westminster, was arrested and charged with disturbing the peace and possession of meth or cocaine base. The arrests occurred after a deputy reported he saw a Buick drive through the stop sign at Mountain Road/Westminster Highway onto Oak Grove Road at a high rate speed around 10 o’clock Thursday night.
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Lucy Schumann of Stratford helped the U14 Black Shoreline Sharks girls hockey team win the USA Hockey Tier III national championship in Troy, Michigan last week.
The team was undefeated in state, regional and National tournament play.
They are the 16th team to bring the title back to CT since the tournament’s inception in 1978.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — The soggy remnants of Alberto are spreading rain deeper into the nation’s midsection after downing trees, causing power outages and leaving scattered flooding around the South.
Forecasters say what’s left of the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season is still capable of causing flash flooding.
The National Hurricane Center in Miami said Tuesday that as Alberto’s weakening system moves inland Wednesday, it still remains a potential menace.
Flash flood watches were in effort for parts of several states from Alabama through Tennessee, Kentucky, Illinois, the Carolinas and Virginia and West Virginia.
The Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) says it is not true that the commission is recruiting people into various Federal Government ministries.
Dr Joel Oruche, the Deputy Director, Press and Public Relations made the clarification in a statement in Abuja on Sunday.
According to him, the on-line recruitment advertisement purportedly by the FCSC is not true and should be disregarded.
"The commission only advertises vacancies in the newspapers and on its website www.fedcivilservice.gov.ng.
"We wish to advise members of the public to always visit our authentic website for advertisement and any other necessary information from the commission."
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that many on-line media had on Dec. 7 carried advertisements for job vacancies purportedly by the commission.
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The United States Geological Survey reports a 4.4 earthquake hit about three miles southeast of Emeryville at about 2:40 a.m.and the shaking was felt across the Bay Area.The quake, that was centered on the Hayward Fault, was initially reported a higher magnitude but later downgraded.BART officials say there are no initial reports of damage to the system, but out of an "abundance of caution" the very first trains will be running at a very reduced speed for inspections. Riders on those first trains will experience 20 minute delays.
Most people remember that George Washington defeated the Britiish, but forget that when the Declaration of Independence was signed on 4th 1776 it was revolutionary. It was revolutionary in being the first political doctrine in human history to assert that the rights of the people come from God, and not the state.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - CBL Corporation Ltd:
* REQUESTS TRADING HALT FOR ITS SHARES ON NZX AND ASX, SO THAT CO CAN UPDATE MARKET ON FY17 RESULT EXPECTATIONS Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
A man, around 20 years old, was arrested in an attempt to launch explosives on an airplane in Western Sweden, the police said, world news agencies reported.
The detainee was suspended while trying to board a plane to another EU country at the Landvetter Airport in Goteborg on Thursday morning, police spokesman Peter Andlersson said.
A regular check has found that there is explosive material in the luggage of the man, the spokesman explained.
The local newspaper Goteborgs-Posten wrote that the man was a German citizen and that luggage had acetone peroxide.
Such material was used in the murder of 22 people in the English city of Manchester in May.
Sometimes kids grow up in poor families but, because they have nothing else to compare it to, don't really know they're "poor." Other kids realize when they go to school, or to a friend's house. Here are 10 people on Reddit talking about the time they realized that they'd been poor.
When I was young my dad always used to buy one main course and we'd share it. When I was a little kid I always wondered why he wasn't hungry, and as a slightly older kid I always wondered why he was so stingy. It was only later that it clicked and I understood what he was going through and what he was trying to do for me.
In a similar vein, I later realised that the reasons our main activities to do together were reading and cooking is that the library is free and cooking is necessary whether it's fun or not.
02:12 Reported News Briefs Kislev 24, 5778 , 12/12/17 Kislev 24, 5778 , 12/12/17 Watch: Fighting online BDS in wake of Jerusalem declaration Read more Act.il, a joint venture between IDC Herzliya and the IAC, seeks to present a different narrative on Israel. ► ◄ Last Briefs
Burhanpur: A self-employment and bank fair was held in Gurjar building here on Saturday. Women and child development minister Archana Chitnis was chief guest. Addressing the gathering, Chitnis said, “The government has come up with various schemes for the unemployed to make them independent.”
Collector Deepak Singh, mayor Anil Bhonsle, municipality president Manoj Tarwala, district panchayat CEO Amitabh Sarvaiya and other officials were also present during the fair.
Nuno was placed on the 10-day disabled list with a right hamstring strain prior to Wednesday's game, Marc Topkin of The Tampa Bay Times reports.
Nuno suffered the injury during Tuesday's outing, as a pinch runner took his place following his second hit of the game in Miami. Across nine appearances this year, Nuno has logged a 1.50 ERA and 0.96 WHIP over 24 innings of relief.
Human remains were dug up at a construction site in Helena Tuesday morning.
Lewis and Clark County Coroner Bryan Backeberg says their office received a call around 9:30 from a crew installing a sewage line on Livingston Ave. Workers found pieces of a coffin and a nearly complete skeleton about four feet underground in a neighborhood near Helena High School.
Backeberg says the neighborhood is built on top of an old burial ground. However, officials are still trying to determine how old the remains are. Pieces of a cedar casket with some sort of Plexiglas were found along with the remains. A local funeral home says that kind of casket has not been manufactured for more than 30 years. Backeberg says the condition of the remains might date them back to as early as the 1920s.
The coroner’s office says they don’t know if the skeleton is male or female. They’re sending them off to Missoula where an anthropologist can better profile the remains.
We’ll have more on this story.
FRANKFURT Growth in bank loans to euro zone households set a fresh post-crisis record in March, while lending to companies and the supply of money also rose more than expected, fresh data from the European Central Bank showed on Friday.
Lending to households in the 19-member currency bloc grew by 2.4 percent in March, up from 2.3 percent a month earlier, its best rate since 2009.
While this pace of growth was less than half pre-crisis standards, it still suggested that the ECB's cheap cash was slowly making its way to the household sector.
Corporate lending growth meanwhile grew by 2.3 percent in March, accelerating from 1.9 percent a month earlier and beating market expectations.
The annual growth rate of the M3 measure of money circulating in the euro zone, which has in the past often predicted economic activity, accelerated to 5.3 percent last month from 4.7 percent in February and higher than expectations for 4.7 percent in a Reuters poll.
(Reporting by Francesco Canepa and Balazs Koranyi)
FILE - In this June 6, 2015, file photo, heavy machines move imported iron ore at the dock in Rizhao in eastern China's Shandong province. China announced Monday, Aug. 14, 2017, it will cut off imports of North Korean coal, iron ore and other goods in three weeks under U.N. sanctions imposed over the North’s nuclear and missile programs.(Chinatopix via AP, File)
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Baku. 6 September. REPORT.AZ/ Russian President Vladimir Putin said that North Koreans would rather "eat grass" then give up their nuclear weapons programme.
Report informs citing The Independent, the Russian President condemned North Korea's latest military test, but also warned against using military force against the country, calling it a "road to nowhere" that could lead to a "global catastrophe."
Putin said Moscow views more sanctions against North Kore "useless and ineffective." He said North Korea's neighbours should engage with it, not whip up "military hysteria."
"It's a road to nowhere. Whipping up military hysteria — this will lead to no good", he said.
April 24 (UPI) -- Disney Channel said Tuesday it will air the first two episodes of its new cartoon Big Hero 6: The Series on June 9 and 10.
Following the premiere weekend, fresh episodes will debut Saturdays through September. Most of the show's characters will be voiced by the same actors who worked on the 2014 animated blockbuster Big Hero 6.
Returning from the movie -- which was about a team of student scientists who battle evildoers to save their city of San Fransokyo -- are Maya Rudolph as Aunt Cass; Ryan Potter as Hiro; Scott Adsit as Baymax; Jamie Chung as Go Go; Genesis Rodriguez as Honey Lemon; and Stan Lee as Fred's dad.
Khary Payton will replace Damon Wayans, Jr. as Wasabi and Brooks Wheelan will take over T.J. Miller's role of Fred in the series.
Basic scones
From the Women’s Weekly Muffins, Scones and Breads (1997 edition), with some minor adaptations. Make, bake, eat ... all within an hour of starting. Canberra's best scone baker Donna Smith reveals the tricks of the trade for Cake of Sunday.
Ingredients
2 ½ cups self-raising flour
1 tablespoon caster sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
40g butter
¾ cup milk, plus a bit extra to brush on top
½ cup warm water, approximately
Method
BOSTON (WHDH) - Actor and Mass. native Ben Affleck he may not be playing Batman anymore.
Affleck was set to write, direct and star in a future Batman Movie, but in an interview with the Guardian he said that may not happen.
The Cambridge native said there is no script yet for the film, and that if he does not like the script he will not take part in the movie. Affleck played Batman in “Justice League,” which is set to release on Nov. 17, 2017.
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Braun is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Twins.
The Brewers will restore some outfield depth with Christian Yelich's (back) return from a five-game absence, allowing manager Craig Counsell to give Braun a breather in the series finale. Braun went 2-for-12 with a home run while starting each of the last three contests following a one-game hiatus of his own due to a back issue.
April 24 (Reuters) - Lockheed Martin Corp:
* LOCKHEED MARTIN REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2018 RESULTS
* Q1 EARNINGS PER SHARE $4.02
* Q1 SALES $11.6 BILLION VERSUS I/B/E/S VIEW $11.24 BILLION
* Q1 EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW $3.40 -- THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S
* UPDATES 2018 OUTLOOK FOR SALES, BUSINESS SEGMENT OPERATING PROFIT AND EARNINGS PER SHARE
* ACHIEVED QUARTER-END BACKLOG OF APPROXIMATELY $105 BILLION
* SEES 2018 EARNINGS PER SHARE $15.80 TO $16.10
* SEES 2018 NET SALES $50,350 MILLION $51,850 MILLION
* FY2018 EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW $15.59, REVENUE VIEW $51.05 BILLION -- THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S
* INCREASE IN AERONAUTICS’ QTRLY NET SALES WAS PRIMARILY ATTRIBUTABLE TO HIGHER NET SALES OF ABOUT $185 MILLION FOR F-35 PROGRAM Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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You are cordially invited to “The Most Epic Birthday Party Ever,” this year’s Musicamp performance at the Garfield Center for the Arts. Join us as we celebrate Skyler’s 12th Birthday… but sometime after the pizza is served, the world goes wacky and every adult vanishes! Watch as the kids figure out how to organize and operate on their own, how Skyler’s brother declares himself King Charlie and how Skyler fights back!
Musicamp is open to kids ages 8 to 15. Our goal is to provide a musical theater experience in one intensive week! Camp runs July 10 to 14.
Scholarships are available through support from United Way of Kent County.
Register now by visiting www.garfieldcenter.org/camps/ or by emailing Tess Hogans at thogans@garfieldcenter.org.
A man facing several charges in another New England state is now under arrest.
Springfield Police Spokesperson Ryan Walsh said that 28-year-old Rodolfo Ortiz-Rivera was arrested at a Wilbraham Road apartment on fugitive from justice warrant issued out of Rhode Island.
"When Ortiz-Rivera returns to Rhode Island, he will face 1st degree child molestation and solicitation 2nd degree child abuse charges," Walsh explained.
The arrest was made by members of the Springfield Police narcotics unit and members of the U.S. Marshal's fugitive apprehension task force,
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Six families have just adopted adorable eight-week-old puppies. Learn from them as they stumble through the first ten weeks of raising their new pups.
JACK DUNPHY: Las Vegas Shooting Reminds Us That Sheepdogs Have to Keep the Wolves at Bay.
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Fire crews continued with rescue operations in Montecito, California, on Friday, January 12, days after severe rainstorms struck the area, causing mudslides to destroy more than 100 homes. Seventeen people were reported dead.
Seventeen people were reported dead in the mudslides, with the oldest victim being 89-years-old and the youngest at 3-years-old, according to the Los Angeles Times.
This video from the Fountain Valley Firefighters Association show the extent of the damage on Friday. Credit: Fountain Valley Firefighters Association via Storyful
Photo: Mert & Marcus
Win: A pair of tickets to see Taylor Swift
Contest Ends: Tuesday, December 12th
Listen to KEZK all day on Tuesday, December 12th and call in for your chance to win a pair of tickets to Taylor Swift’s Reputation Tour coming to The Dome at the America Center on September 18th, 2017.
We’re giving away a pair of tickets every hour from 8am – 5pm!
Tickets go on-sale December 13th, 2017.
Must be 18 years or older to enter. Contest ends Tuesday, December 12th, 2017. Read the official contest rules.
Justin Thomas won the PGA Championship to add his name alongside Sergio Garcia (Masters), Brooks Koepka (U.S. Open) and Jordan Spieth (The Open) as major champions this season. In this Golf Channel podcast, the on-site team from Quail Hollow puts a bow on the major season and looks at what's ahead for the likes of Thomas, Spieth and even Rory McIlroy, who may not play until 2017.
(KGTV) - Did a court really reject a living man's request to annul his death certificate?
Yes.
The estranged wife of Constantin Reliu had him declared dead in Romania in 2016 after he moved to Turkey.
Now he has returned to Romania, but the court won't annul his death certificate because it says too much time has passed.
HR Department of the Year Kick Off Breakfast
On Wednesday, May 30, over 100 guests gathered for the HR Department of the Year Breakfast kick-off event hosted by the Rosen Group, Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc, and Trion Group, a Marsh & McLennan Agency, LLC Company. The program included a first-look overview from founder Scott Rosen and presentations from past HR Department of the Year recipients. The program was sponsored by Gallagher Benefit Services and Ultimate Software.
Mon, Mar 19: Federal leaders are touring the country to hear from people that have been directly affected by human trafficking. Jeremy Keefe has details from day one.
From left, Dana Kwitnicki, Susan Lasko and Eva Montes-Portis of Planned Parenthood Mar Monte attend Health Improvement Partnership of Santa Cruz County forum where Planned Parenthood received the “Champions of Health Improvement” award. SANTA CRUZ >> Santa Cruz County's teen pregnancy rate is at historic low, thanks in part to the work of Salud and Planned Parenthood Watsonville.
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A wheelchair is visible under a truck at the scene of a crash involving a pickup and a man in a wheelchair in St. Petersburg on Friday. Spectrum Bay News 9 Saundra Weathers
A law enforcement chase that originated in Rossville and ended in Manhattan led to two injuries and blockage of Fort Riley Boulevard for at least an hour Tuesday afternoon. 26 year old Robert McGinley of Lees Summit Missouri and 35 year old David Hober of Manhattan were both taken to Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan following the accident, reported shortly before 3:30 p.m. at South Sixth Street and Fort Riley Boulevard.
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LAS VEGAS (AP) — Gasoline prices in the Las Vegas area have gone up in the past week.
GasBuddy.com reports the average retail price of a gallon of gas in the area has increased almost 6 cents in the past week, to an average of $2.82. That’s according to a survey of 649 gas outlets.
Gas prices in Las Vegas Sunday were 21 cents a gallon higher than a year ago and about 7 cents more than a month ago.
GasBuddy.com senior petroleum analyst Patrick DeHaan says seasonal factors continue to affect gas prices. He says gas prices nationwide this spring will be between 10 percent and 25 percent higher than a year ago.
The national average has increased about 3 cents per gallon in the past week, to $2.54.
December 11, 2017, 7:08 AM | Chief White House correspondent Major Garrett joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss President Trump’s endorsement of Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore, who is accused of sexual misconduct, and where the GOP tax bill stands.
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Wau State authorities have given squatters along the railway line up to two weeks to evacuate the site or face forceful eviction.
The Minister of Infrastructure and Rural Development, Mario Nyibang John, told Eye Radio’s reporter in Wau that a renovation of the railway is due to start soon.
Mr Nyibang says despite having been informed, hundreds of families continue to live by the railway.
He says some of the families have erected their houses on the line and were notified in January this year to move away, but have defied the order.
Early this year, South Sudan business community chairperson, Ayii Duong, announced that thee railway lines linking South Sudan and Sudan would resume operations sometime this year.
This followed an agreement between the two countries months ago.
Wilson will sign with Texas A&M on Wednesday.
Although National Signing Day isn't what it once was thanks to the new early signing period in December, we still have numerous East Texans that will sign on the dotted line this coming Wednesday.
West Rusk star defensive end Tyree Wilson ended any speculation that he might switch from Texas A&M. The longtime verbal commit announced Saturday night on his twitter account that he will sign with the Aggies.
Wilson had 20 other Division I offers.
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Serena Williams first official match since having her first child at the 2018 French Open with a straight-sets victory over Kristyna Pliskova. She’ll face Ashleigh Barty in Round 2.
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The Zamfara police command has issued a two weeks ultimatum to bandits, unlawful groups and individuals in possession of fire arms in the state, to surrender them.
The ultimatum is contained in a statement issued to newsmen in Gusau on Saturday by the command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Muhammad Shehu.
“The ultimatum will commence from today, Saturday, 3rd February, 2018; therefore the outlawed groups, especially herders, farmers, yansakai, repentant bandits, vigilante and militia groups, which activities are not in conformity with the laws of the land, should abide by this directives,” it said.
The command said upon expiry of the ultimatum, the ongoing mop-up of small and light weapons would be intensified, warning that any person or group arrested in possession of firearms would face the wrath of the law.
The command therefore urged members of the public to cooperate with it and utilise its Complaints boxes in sharing the useful Information.
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Some educators are adding a new lesson to their agendas. Gun Ho, a shooting range in Pass Christian, is offering a special eight hour concealed carry course to teachers.
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TITISEE-NEUSTADT, Germany (AP) — Richard Freitag led a German 1-2 Sunday to win his second ski jumping World Cup of the season and extend his overall lead.
Strong winds and heavy snow forced the event to be postponed three times and the competition to be decided by one jump rather than two.
Freitag soared 145.0 meters for 128.4 points, beating teammate Andreas Wellinger by 2.4 after his jump of 139.5 meters.
Daniel Andre Tande of Norway was third, ahead of Japan’s Junshiro Kobayashi and Norway’s Robert Johansson.
After five events, Freitag leads the standings with 370 points, ahead of Wellinger on 319 and Tande on 280.
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× HPD: 1-year-old fatally shot in southwest Houston
HOUSTON — A one-year-old who was shot in southwest Houston Wednesday afternoon has died, according to Houston police.
A person carrying the injured child ran to a gas station in the 5300 block of N. Brasewsood around 1:40 p.m.
About a minute earlier, police received calls about shots fired in the 5400 block of Braesvalley.
Police believe the scenes are connected.
One person is in custody, but police have not confirmed if that person is the shooter.
We are working to gather more details and will provide updates as they become available.
A Milwaukee woman who allegedly struck a Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department squad car while fleeing on Interstate 94 is facing a series of charges in several jurisdictions.
Gabrielle M. Madden, 23, was charged in Kenosha County Wednesday with two counts of first-degree recklessly endangering safety, fleeing and eluding and hit-and-run, along with a series of traffic violations.
According to the criminal complaint, a Wisconsin State Patrol trooper and Racine County Sheriff’s Department deputies were pursuing a stolen vehicle south on Interstate 94 at about 6 p.m. Monday. Kenosha deputies joined the chase when the silver Chevrolet crossed into Kenosha County, the car hitting speeds of more than 120 mph.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Cristiano Ronaldo was banned for five matches for pushing the referee after he was shown a red card against Barcelona in Real Madrid's 3-1 Spanish Super Cup first leg victory on Sunday, the Spanish Football Federation said on Monday.
Ronaldo was sent off in bizarre fashion, collecting a yellow card for taking his shirt off during a goal celebration before being shown a second for diving.
Upset by referee Ricardo De Burgos Bengoetxea's decision to dismiss him, Ronaldo shoved the official, which landed him in further hot water.
The Spanish Football Federation issued Ronaldo with a 3,005 euro ($3,543.20) fine and a four match suspension in addition to the automatic one game ban the player was due to serve for his red card. ($1 = 0.8481 euros) (Reporting by Rik Sharma, editing by Pritha Sarkar)
About Remember Thursdays - Sing-along-movies
Remember Thursdays is a day of guided activities to help anyone in the community affected by dementia. Support workers and trained facilitators run a programme of activities for people with dementia to take part in, accompanied by a family member, friend or carer. People can also get advice and information about dementia to help them understand more about the condition. One of the activities is Sing-along-movies. Pull up a chair and a cuppa for this monthly sing-along where popular musical films are screened and people are encouraged to sing along with subtitles and song-sheets.
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September 19 cards results: 50/50 was won by Sylvie Lemay and the door prize went to Viola Gauthier. Ladies first was won by Dorcas Sparling and second by Marie Gauthier. Men’s first was won by Rolland Mayer and second by Charles Beriau.
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Dino Melaye: Senator unresponsive while being stretchered into hospital [VIDEO]
A viral video has shown the moment Senator representing Kogi West at the National Assembly, Dino Melaye was stretchered into a hospital in Abuja. The Senator had attempted to escape from the police while being transfered from Abuja to Kogi State to be paraded. Following the development, the lawmaker injured himself and was taken to […]
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NORWICH, Conn. (WTNH)– U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal is working to combat the opioid epidemic.
On Monday afternoon, the senator will be at the United Community & Family Services health center in Norwich to talk about community-based efforts to deal with the opioid crisis.
Monday, August 14h is the first day of National Health Center Week.
Blumenthal plans to visit health centers across the state to talk about their role, along with the affordable care law and its role in combating the opioid epidemic.
ALGIERS, April 13 Lucas Alcaraz was named Algeria coach on Thursday, three days after being dismissed by struggling Spanish side Granada.
The Algerian Football Federation said it had appointed the 50-year-old, but did not give any details about the length or terms of the contract.
Alcaraz, who has also worked at Levante and Elche, takes over from Belgian Georges Leekens who quit after Algeria’s early exit at the African Nations Cup finals in Gabon in January.
Alcaraz’s third term as manager at Granada ended on Monday after their weekend loss at home to Valencia left them second from bottom in La Liga. He has been replaced by former England defender Tony Adams.
His first match in charge for Algeria will be in June against Togo at the start of the 2019 Nations Cup qualifiers. (Reporting by Mark Gleeson in Johannessburg; Editing by Toby Davis)
Football leagues across the UK have been told by a senior MP to cut the amount of single-use plastics used at stadiums.
Mary Creagh, the chair of the Commons Environmental Audit Committee, said deposit return schemes should be introduced at stadiums.
“There is a huge opportunity for sports organisations to reduce the use of throwaway plastic at matches and encourage fans to reduce, reuse, and recycle,” she said.
Deputies with the Scott County Sheriff's Office have located the owner of an abandoned ATV.
The ATV was located on a county road near Morley, Missouri.
The department posted pictures of the vehicle on Facebook and asked for help finding the owner. The owner was identified just hours after the post was made public.
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Reporter crawls out of roll-over crash, starts reporting YDR reporter Ted Czech tells how he was hit on his way to work. Check out this story on ydr.com: http://on-ydr.co/2lgklTQ York Daily Record reporter Ted Czech was involved in a crash in Manchester Township on Feb. 7. Ted usually reports on crashes; this time he was in one.
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Manning completed 17 of 27 passes for 180 yards in Sunday's 19-10 victory over the Redskins.
Manning averaged just 6.7 yards per attempt en route to his lowest yardage total of the season, but he went without a turnover for just the fifth time and was able to help his team to a victory in the season finale. He will finish the regular season slate with a pedestrian 26:16 TD:INT ratio and his 4,027 passing yards are his second-lowest total in the last eight seasons. Manning has a reputation for improving his play in the postseason and will likely need to do so if the Giants are to make any noise this time around.
The director of public prosecutions Noordin Hajji has ordered for the arrest of Patel dam owner Pherry Mansukh and his farm manager Vinoj Kumar to face charges of manslaughter following the 9th may dam tragedy which claimed the lives of 47 people.
The action comes barely a day after the ministry of water revealed that the construction of the killer dam was not licensed.
Meet Isyaka Dahiru, a graduate of Accountancy who married 2 wives: Khadijah and Rashida on New Year’s eve.
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The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index(KOSPI) closed at its lowest level in nearly 14 months on Monday as the impending imposition of trade tariffs by the U.S. and China weighed on investor sentiment.
The KOSPI lost 54-point-59 points, or two-point-35 percent, amid a selling spree from institutional investors to close the day at two-thousand-271-point-54. It marked its lowest level since May 10th 2017.
The tech-heavy KOSDAQ also plummeted, losing 28 point-40 points, or three-point-47 percent, closing at 789-point-82.
On the foreign exchange, the local currency weakened five-point-five won against the dollar, ending the session at one-thousand-120 won.
On Friday, the U.S. is set to impose a 25 percent tariff on up to 50 billion dollars worth of Chinese products. In a retaliatory move, China will raise import duties on 34 billion dollars worth of American goods as the trade tensions between the two nations continues to escalate.
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BOSTON — The New England Information Office of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has released New England and state unemployment numbers for August 2017. These data are supplied by the Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS) program, which produces monthly and annual employment, unemployment, and labor-force data for Census regions and divisions, states, counties, metropolitan areas, and many cities.
The New England unemployment rate was little changed at 4.0% in August. One year ago, the New England jobless rate was 3.9%. The U.S. jobless rate was little changed from July at 4.4%. No New England state had a significant over-the-year jobless rate change.
Sebastian, who changed his name from Juan Pablo Escobar, has claimed that the drug violence in South and Central America is just as bad as when his father was alive.
He went on to add that “nothing has changed except the names” and the streaming service should be taking care when filming in “violent” places.
Speaking following the news that Carlos Munoz Portal’s body was found riddled with bullets in his car, he said: “As for what happened to the Netflix guy, I don’t know too much and I don’t trust what I read in the news.
“But unfortunately, Mexico is a very violent place.”
Leftfield (feat: John Lydon) – ‘Open Up’ (Skream Remix)
Bonzai – ‘I Feel Alright’
Danger Mouse (feat: Run The Jewels & Big Boi) – ‘Chase Me’
Phoenix – ‘1901’
Phoenix – ‘Ti Amo’
Auxiliary Phoenix – ‘Mayday’
Wyclef Jean – ‘Gone Til November’
NEOMADiC – ‘Lifestyle’
Beth Ditto – ‘Oo La La’
Gossip – ‘Listen Up’ (Arthur Baker Remix)
Slow Place Like Home (feat: Fearghal McKee) – ‘Echoes’
Whipping Boy – ‘We Don’t Need Nobody Else’
The Felonies – ‘Drunk (3am)’
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Chris Prythm – ‘Broken Englism’
Gorillaz (feat: Mark E. Smith) – ‘Glitter Freeze’
Fontaines DC – ‘Hurricaine Laughter’
Nirvana – ‘Radio Friendly Unit Shifter’
This Is The Kit – ‘Two Pence Piece’
Badhands – ‘Waves’
James Vincent McMorrow – ‘Down The Burning Ropes’
Jacknife Lee – ‘Bands’
Mango x MathMan – ‘Buzzin’
Bon Voyage – ‘Don’t Tread On Me’
Suzanne Vega – ‘Tom’s Diner’
EERA – ‘I Wanna Dance’
QTY – ‘Sad Poetic’
Kurt Vile – ‘Wakin On A Pretty Day’
The Orioles farm system is not very good, most people who are not paid by the Orioles agree. Between trades, injuries, failures to take the next step, and in some cases, successful promotions to the big leagues, the farm has become barren in recent years.
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The North Leeward Netball Championship took place yesterday, when Dynamic Girls beat Peto Legends 64-25 at the Petit Bordel Secondary School Hard Court.
Shannel Mc Kie netted 45 goals from 61 attempts for Dynamic Girls, and Kanique Lewis scored 24 from 30 tries for Peto Legends.
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TUPELO, Miss. (AP) — A New Orleans native who worked in Alaska for the past two decades has been named the new superintendent of a northwest Mississippi school district.
The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal reports Rob Picou is returning to the South to be superintendent in Tupelo after working for three years as superintendent of Lower Yukon School District in western Alaska.
Picou has worked in Alaska as a principal for 11 years, an executive director of instruction for three years and a superintendent for six. During his three years as superintendent of Bering Strait School District in northwest Alaska, the high school’s graduation rate increased from 46 percent to 73 percent.
Picou says Mississippi is his “home,” where his wife and two children have lived on the Gulf Coast in Pass Christian.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) " More than a dozen women have staged a protest against a proposed ban on Ohio's most common abortion procedure while dressed in character from the dystopian novel "The Handmaid's Tale."
The group attended a committee hearing at the Statehouse Tuesday while wearing red capes and white bonnets. The costumes resemble those worn in a new television series based on Margaret Atwood's 1985 novel, in which women are forced to give birth.
They were fighting legislation criminalizing what anti-abortion activists call "dismemberment abortion." The medical term is dilation and evacuation.
The bill would prohibit doctors from using forceps or similar instruments on a live fetus to remove it from the womb in pieces. Seven states have such bans.
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Similar costumed protests to anti-abortion bills have taken place elsewhere, including in Texas and Missouri.
Man initially held on $4 billion bond freed on reduced bond
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BELTON, Texas - A murder suspect who had been booked into a Central Texas jail with bond initially set at $4 billion bond has been released after he posted a reduced bond of $151,000.
The Bell County Sheriff's Office says Antonio Marquis Willis of Killeen was released Monday afternoon.
Bell County Justice of the Peace Claudia Brown said Friday that she set the multibillion-dollar bond as a protest to exorbitant bonds, which she said force too many people to remain in jail until trial.
A state district judge lowered the bond to $151,000 on Friday. Brown had acknowledged her bond amount could be seen as a constitutional violation.
Willis is charged with first-degree murder in the Dec. 22 shooting death of Donte Samuels in Killeen.
Malaysian police said Tuesday the man from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea who had died Monday at a Kuala Lumpur airport was holding a passport under the name Kim Chol. Khalid Abu Bakar, chief of the Malaysian police, said 46-year-old Kim, who was born in Pyongyang, sought medical assistance at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 Customer Service Counter before he died enroute to a hospital.
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April 24 (Reuters) - K12 Inc:
* K12 Inc REPORTS THIRD QUARTER FISCAL 2018 WITH REVENUES OF $232.9 MILLION
* Q3 REVENUE $232.9 MILLION VERSUS I/B/E/S VIEW $227.3 MILLION
* Q3 EARNINGS PER SHARE $0.32
* Q3 EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW $0.34 — THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S
* SEES FY 2018 REVENUE IN THE RANGE OF $906 MILLION TO $912 MILLION
* SEES FY 2018 CAPITAL EXPENDITURES IN THE RANGE OF $43 MILLION TO $47 MILLION
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Nebraska lawmakers have advanced new rules to clarify how they will investigate allegations that members of the Legislature don’t live in the districts they represent.
Senators gave the measure first-round approval on Friday with a 38-0 vote. The bill was inspired by a former legislative candidate’s claims that state Sen. Ernie Chambers doesn’t live in his north Omaha district.
John Sciara of Omaha challenged Chambers’ residency after his failed attempt to defeat the longtime senator in the 2016 election. The case against Chambers was dismissed after a legislative committee concluded that Sciara’s allegations weren’t supported by evidence.
The bill seeks to answer many of the questions that were raised during the Legislature’s review of the case.
WARREN, Ohio (WKBN) – A 15-month-old stopped breathing and went into cardiac arrest after swimming in Warren Wednesday evening, according to dispatch reports. Now police are asking why.
Officers arrived at the home in the 200 block of Homewood Avenue SE about 6:30 p.m.
According to a report from Trumbull County 911, police were told the little girl was found in the pool, not breathing. She was taken to Trumbull Memorial Hospital’s emergency room but her condition is not known.
Police were asked to get a sample of the pool water and treat it as a crime scene, according to dispatch.
The report said a woman at the scene was taken in for questioning.
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Shoppers in Dundee were being treated to “random acts of love” this Valentine’s Day.
From 11am to 4pm, the Overgate Centre’s customer services team were offering lucky shoppers complimentary treats and red roses — and free hugs from customer services manager Barry McRuvie.
Chocolate-covered strawberries, fudge and marshmallows from a chocolate fountain were being provided by AdoraBubble.
An Overgate spokeswoman said the gestures would “make shopping for a significant other a pleasure” and “make it a Valentine’s Day to remember”.
Meanwhile, Tele readers in the Wellgate were gifted with a free loveable teddy with every copy of tonight’s paper.
The cute bears, complete with roses, were all snapped up by lunchtime as queues stretched the length of the ground floor of the shopping centre.
Those who missed the bears were still treated with a freebie. Readers later in the day received free Valentine’s Day cards with every paper.
CNN analyst Van Jones said Sunday it’s time for the Democratic Party to move on from 2016 nominee Hillary Clinton and embrace the party’s progressive wing.
Appearing on CNN’s “State of the Union,” Jones argued that if Democrats want any victories going forward, they’ll have to prove themselves to the working class and people of color. Clinton’s brand of moderate politics, he said, simply won’t work.
“You have to understand, I think, that the Clinton days are over,” he said. “This idea that we’re going to be this moderate party that’s going to move in this direction, that’s going to throw blacks under the bus for criminal justice reform or for prison expansion, that’s going to throw workers under the bus for NAFTA, those days are over.”
“You can’t run and hide,” he continued. “You’ve got to be an authentic person from the beginning. You’re going to be judged based on your authentic commitment to the actual base of this party. And if you don’t do that, you can’t win.”
The Blue Jackets gave it their all in a 5-4 overtime loss to the Penguins, and Zach Werenski has the battle wound to prove it.
The 19-year-old rookie defenseman took a puck to the face in the second period of Sunday's crucial Game 3 matchup but briefly returned in the third period. However, Werenski was forced to sit out during overtime because he could not see out of his injured right eye.
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Werenski tweeted a gruesome selfie later Sunday evening, revealing a swollen and bruised eye with a number of stitches across his cheekbone.
Werenski, who logged 11 goals and 36 assists in the regular season, also recorded his first playoff goal in the first period of Sunday's game to give the Blue Jackets an early 3-1 lead before the Penguins rallied for a comeback victory.
Pittsburgh holds a 3-0 series lead, but will have to beat Columbus on home ice again in Game 4 on Tuesday to secure its spot in the next round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.
Rescue crews are at the Indian Creek boat dock searching for a person who went under and didn't come back up, according to Jefferson County dispatch.
Dispatch said the call came in at 3:29 p.m. for a possible drowning at Douglas Lake.
The person believed to have gone under water has not been recovered.
10News has a crew on the way to the scene. Details are limited at this time. We'll update this story as more information becomes available.
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Poems for Valentine’s Day by Langston Hughes
Love Song for Lucinda
Love
Is a ripe plum
Growing on a purple tree.
Taste it once
And the spell of its enchantment
Will never let you be.
Love
Is a bright star
Glowing in far Southern skies.
Look too hard
And its burning flame
Will always hurt your eyes.
Love
Is a high mountain
Stark in a windy sky.
If you
Would never lose your breath
Do not climb too high.
Wiz Khalifa Enjoys Hawaii Vacation With Girlfriend Izabela Guedes
Wiz Khalifa is having a good ol’ time in Hawaii right now in the company of his Brazilian honeydip Izabela Guedes.
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(CAMPUS REFORM) — A newly published academic journal article argues that science educators must do more to combat “whiteness” and “White ideology” in the classroom.
In their research essay titled “Towards a truer multicultural science education: how whiteness impacts science education,” University of Colorado at Denver scholars Cheryl E. Matias and Paul T. Le seek to “have the field consider the theoretical frames of whiteness and how it might influence how we engage in science education such that our hope for diversity never fully materializes.”
“Whiteness embraces White ideology, and because Whites are at the apex of the racial hierarchy, whiteness becomes normalized and is invisible to those who benefit the most from it,” the scholars observe. “This is particularly troubling because the normality of whiteness means that Whites do not believe that they are actively investing in White supremacy or racism, which keeps oppression intact.”
UFC superstar McGregor and Mayweather will finally lock horns in a blockbuster boxing event on August 26 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
The bout will be contested over 12 rounds at 154 pounds with both fighters wearing 10 ounce gloves, and it could smash all box office records for a fight.
Mayweather holds a formidable unbeaten record of 49 wins with no defeats in the squared circle, but the Irishman is hoping to upset all the odds.
White told TMZ: "We've been working on this for a long time; the negotiations were a lot better and smoother than I thought they would be.
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After making his return home to the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2014, LeBron James’ time with the Miami Heat is in now his past and according to reports, a reunion is very unlikely to happen in the future. Although James’ days in a Heat uniform are likely done, his son LeBron James Jr. could perhaps one day follow in his father’s footsteps and play in Miami.
While this may just seem like fantasy, just check out the two-man game between James Jr. and Heat big man Hassan Whiteside that took place at the Miami Pro-Am on Saturday. Getting a chance to play with adults didn’t phase the 12-year-old James Jr., who appeared to more than hold his own and connected with Whiteside on a series of impressive plays, including a few exciting lobs.
Even if you were having a bad day, you can be guaranteed of that changing when Carpo is around.
The funnyman is always causing a meltdown on social media with his side-splitting antics.
And, he's about to brighten up your Saturday morning.
Carpo attempted to do the vosho, but tripped and fell flat on the floor.
It was hilarious!
12/11/17 – 9:18 P.M.
Findlay City School Board talked about repairs for the schools after last months storm during their Monday meeting. Superintendent Ed Kurt said that the school will have to pay a $14,000 deductible.
Ed Kurt
During the meeting, the school board approved a bid from Helms Construction to fix the high school auxiliary gym. That will amount to over $38,900. Kurt said that the school has been suffering without it.
Ed Kurt
Kurt added that they will continue to work with the insurance company as they assess further damage to the schools. So far there has been over $250,000 of damage assessed and Kurt explained that he thinks this number will rise.
The results of the Atlanta mayor's race are now official, at least in Fulton County.
The Elections Board certified that Keisha Lance Bottoms was the winner, Monday. The results in the DeKalb section of Atlanta are set to be certified at 4:30 p.m.
The official numbers in Fulton County show an increase of about 200 votes from the first unofficial numbers. The added votes were provisional and military ballots.
Mary Norwood is asking for a recount and maybe more. She and her team of lawyers are doing their own investigation. In 2009, Norwood was a runner up against Mayor Kasim Reed and now as the runner-up against Keisha Lance Bottoms.
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SANTIAGO, Chile — Chile’s Supreme Court has approved a transgender person’s request to change their name and registered gender without reassignment surgery.
Chile’s judiciary announced Wednesday that the top court had decided to strike down an earlier ruling by an appeals court in the capital. The statement from the judiciary did not provide the person’s name.
A bill that would give adults the right to change the gender listed on their official records has stalled in Congress. The measure is facing challenges from the Roman Catholic Church.
Conservative lawmakers say they would approve the bill as long as it excludes underage minors and teenagers.
Lorena Lorca, a law professor who led the case, said the ruling is historic because it adheres to international human rights principles that allow judges to make the change.
Dan Mitchell examines the progress Chile has made towards joining the first world in the last 40 years. Interesting contrast with Cuba, Venezuela, Zimbabwe and South Africa.
I’ve had many people tell me that personal accounts are bad because they were implemented during Pinochet’s reign. But that’s a silly argument, sort of like deciding to be against free trade because the dictatorial Chinese government opened up to the global economy.
As far as I’m concerned, tyrannical leaders are awful and should be condemned, but if they happen to grant citizens a slice of economic liberty, that’s a silver lining to an otherwise dark cloud.
MANSFIELD, Mass. (WPRI) — Police are investigating after a vehicle smashed through the front of a massage parlor in Mansfield Monday afternoon.
According to Mansfield police, officers responded to Elements Massage on School Street following multiple 911 calls reporting the crash.
Three businesses located inside the building were affected by the crash, including Elements Massage, Right Foot Shoes and Hilliard’s.
One person was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, police said. It is unclear at this time if that person was inside the vehicle or one of the businesses.
Mansfield police and fire are asking people to avoid the area as they investigate the crash.
× Former Missouri deputy sentenced to death in double killing
ST. CHARLES, Mo. (AP) – A former sheriff’s deputy and Missouri correctional officer who killed his ex-girlfriend and her boyfriend in a child custody dispute has been sentenced to death.
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that Judge Kelly Wayne Parker on Friday sentenced Marvin Rice to death for killing his ex-girlfriend, Annette Durham, in 2011. Rice was sentenced to life in prison for killing Dunham’s boyfriend, Steven Strotkamp.
Rice, a former Dent County deputy, was found guilty in August of first-degree murder for Durham’s death and second-degree murder for Strotkamp’s. The jury couldn’t decide if Rice should be put to death, leaving it to the judge.
Prosecutors said Rice and Durham had been arguing over custody of their son.
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WINNIPEG, MB – The 2017 Canada Summer Games are now history. And they may very well have been the best ever.
President and CEO Jeff Hnatiuk says it was a fantastic experience. Over the two weeks, more than 150,000 Winnipeggers and Manitobans turned out to watch the various sporting events. And another 120,000 people took in the Forks Festival.
Team Manitoba also enjoyed a record medal haul, winning 42 in all. That shatters the old record of 35 medals set in 2013.
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Turkey will be bidding to host the 2024 UEFA European Championship, the Turkish Football Federation announced Wednesday.
"We will apply on March 2," TFF head Yildirim Demiroren told a press conference in Istanbul, adding Turkey had so far bidden three times to host the football event, but lost "by just one vote".
"We are here today to announce our fourth bid to host the UEFA European Championship.
"We believe that Turkey deserves to win this time," he said, adding the winner would be announced in September 2018.
Demiroren also noted that Turkey was the "only country in Europe and even in the world" with its investment on 32 football stadiums in the recent years.
The 17-member UEFA (Union of European Football Associations) executive committee selects the hosts for the tournament.
So far, Germany and a combination of Nordic countries including Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Finland have confirmed bids to host Euro 2024.
Osun West bye-election: Hussein emerges APC flagbearer
Sen. Mudashiru Hussein has emerged the flag bearer of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for Osun West Senatorial District bye-election. Hussein, who was earlier disqualified by the APC screening committee and appeal committee, was eventually cleared by the National Working Committee of the party to contest the election. Although the former senator was unopposed in…
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April 24 (Reuters) - Argos Therapeutics Inc:
* ARGOS THERAPEUTICS - ON APRIL 23, NASDAQ HEARING PANEL DETERMINED TO DELIST CO’S SHARES FROM NASDAQ CAPITAL MARKET
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Mo Bamba Soul-Crushing Dunk ... From 8th Grade Game
Mo Bamba's Been Dunking Since 8th Grade, Crazy Video!
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Here's proof Orlando Magic rookie Mo Bamba has been assaulting rims his entire life ... throwing down a massive, one-handed alley-oop as an 8TH GRADER ... and TMZ Sports has the footage.
The 6th overall pick in the NBA Draft was playing for Cardigan Mountain School back in 2013 ... when he asked his teammate to throw him a lob on an inbound play, and what follows is nothing short of amazing.
Not only does the then-14-year-old control the pass and throw it down, he's only a few inches from being eye-to-eye with the rim ... again, as an 8TH GRADER.
We're told this is one of Mo's first in-game dunks of his career. It's cool to see, especially considering he'll probably end up with like, a billion by the time he retires.
Newswise — It's been 20 years since the BRCA1 gene was found to predispose women to breast cancer, and researchers at Yale have pinpointed what about the gene's mutation leads to cancer.
The team's findings, published Wednesday in the journal Nature, can lead to drugs designed to specifically target and fight breast and ovarian cancers. The discovery can also help doctors recognize female patients who are at a high risk of developing those cancers earlier, the study said.
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Report Claims Aisha Buhari, Uzor Kalu Did Not See The President During London Visit
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Eagles pride isn't just for the adults in our region. Plenty of elementary students are getting in the spirit across the area, and they're showing off their excitement! NBC10's Cydney Long reports. (Published Friday, Feb 2, 2018)
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The Nigerian Police says it has detained and tried two of its personnel escorting musician Davido for alleged reckless shooting in Lagos. A video which circulated on social media showed two policemen allegedly shooting into the air on the street in a moving vehicle in Lagos. The Head of Public Complaints Rapid Response Unit (PCRRU), […] The post Policemen escorting Davido detained for Indiscriminate Shooting appeared first on BellaNaija.
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British actress Jessica Hynes says she had a creepy “casting couch” encounter with Harvey Weinstein, too.
Her claim comes a day after a bombshell report accusing Weinstein of sexually harassing women for decades.
“I was offered a film role at 19, Harvey Weinstein came on board and wanted me to screen-test in a bikini. I refused & lost the job,” the 44-year-old star, who appeared in several “Bridget Jones” movies, tweeted Friday.
Thursday’s New York Times expose alleged that the pervy producer paid off at least eight women to settle complaints about his lewd behavior, which included getting naked in front of them, making them watch him bathe or give him massages and pressuring them for sex.
Weinstein admitted he “bears responsibility” for his past actions — but he also accused the Times of “reckless reporting” and plans to sue the paper for $50 million.
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis is sending the Vatican's most respected sex crimes expert to Chile to investigate a bishop accused by abuse victims of covering up for the country's most notorious pedophile priest.
The Vatican said Tuesday that Maltese Bishop Charles Scicluna would travel to Chile "to listen to those who have expressed the desire to provide elements" about the case of Bishop Juan Barros.
The Barros controversy dominated Francis' just-ended trip to Chile. While in Chile, Francis accused victims of Barros' mentor, the Rev. Fernando Karadima, of slander. The victims say Barros was aware of Karadima's abuse but stood by and did nothing. Barros denies the charges.
Francis seemed unaware that victims had placed Barros at the scene.
He staunchly stood by the bishop, telling reporters that he believed him innocent.
Baku. 6 May. REPORT.AZ/ An explosion in the Philippine capital on Saturday killed two people, Report informs citing the Reuters, police said, the second blast in the area in a week.
The blast occurred in Quiapo, one of the older parts of Manila where there are big slums, claiming two lives and injuring four, the capital's police chief, Oscar Albayalde told DZMM radio.
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) - The family of a local veteran now have his dog tags that were lost 70 years ago.
Marshall John Britt lost the tags in the California desert.
His nephew named John Marshall Britt shares a birthday with him.
John is now 74 and a Vietnam veteran.
A man in Riverside, California, 65-year-old Rod Hall, called John, telling him he had found something that belonged to his family.
Hall found the tags with a metal detector in the desert near the Chocolate Mountains while gold prospecting in 1970.
In 1971, he said he tried tracking down the Britt family, but did not have any luck finding them.
Earlier this month, he decided to dig deeper, and by checking obituaries and phone numbers, he found Britt's nephew, John.
Hall is now mailing the dog tags back to Champaign.
Marshall served in Guadalcanal and spent four years in the Army.
The enticing phrase “back by popular demand” is so often tossed into advertising (true or not) that it’s easy to just ignore as hype. Every so often, though, it fits. In the case of the Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s recent production of Hall of Fame sports broadcaster Dick Enberg’s McGuire , it’s not hyperbole—the Rep’s recent eight-week run was quickly sold out.
The connections between Enberg, McGuire and Tony Award-winning actor Anthony Crivello (who portrays the legendary coach) are serendipitous, indeed. Enberg was the TV announcer for Al McGuire’s Marquette basketball games in the ’70s—including the 1977 National Championship—and Crivello was captain of Marquette’s courtside cheerleading squad during the 1974-’75 season. All this helps lend authenticity and gravitas to the whole undertaking. McGuire returns for a limited engagement this month.
June 1-18 at Stackner Cabaret, 108 E. Wells St. For tickets call 414-224-9490 or visit milwaukeerep.com.
WWE posted the following on Twitter on Sunday, announcing that the Summerslam PPV will return to the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York for the fourth straight year on August 19, 2018.
The story was first reported by The New York Post. WWE has been running the Barclays Center in Brooklyn for Summerslam since 2015 after housing the event at the Staples Center in Los Angeles from 2009-2014.
Federal Reserve Raises Benchmark Interest Rate
Audio will be available later today.
As expected, the central bank voted to increase the rate a quarter point, following its two-day meeting. Though rates are still historically low, the hike means higher borrowing costs for consumers.
Beaufort County investigators are working to locate a vehicle, golf cart, and zero turn lawn mower which were all stolen from 18 Jacob Lane in Seabrook.
Investigators say the property was stolen between Nov. 27 and Dec. 8 at 2:11 p.m.
The vehicle is described as a white and burgundy convertible, 1929 Mercedes Benz Gazelle kit car. It has SC license plate number HIP432 with v/n 1V9DA11A8DM014044. The lawnmower is a Bad Boy Outlaw Extreme, zero turn, orange and black with a Kawasaki S Engine, 852cc & 61” cut, s/n BB06131KA01121006. The golf cart is an unknown make, blue in color cart with yellow swirls.
If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of these stolen items, please contact L/Cpl. Sosa with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office at 843.255.3111 or Investigator Duncan at 843.255.3418. You can also call Beaufort County Dispatch at 843.524.2777.
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A man attacked close to a Sheffield massage parlour is still in a critical condition in hospital this morning.
The 26-year-old was found with a serious head injury close to Kittens massage parlour on Attercliffe Road, Attercliffe, in the early hours of Sunday.
CRIME: Sheffield killer facing life for shooting is no stranger to prison
Emergency services were alerted to the incident at 1.50am and the injured man was rushed to hospital in a critical condition.
POLICE: Appeal over car seen in area where 'shots were fired' in Sheffield
A police probe into the attack is underway.
APPEAL: Man suffered 'horrific' injuries in attempted murder in Rotherham
Anyone in the area at the time should call South Yorkshire Police on 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111, quoting incident number 108 of 22 April.
The companies that will be arriving in Oman have been drawn from a variety of sectors, including health and wellness, food and beverages, hospitality, cosmetics and beauty products, jewellery and home furnishing. - Picture by Shabin E/Times of Oman The companies that will be arriving in Oman have been drawn from a variety of sectors, including health and wellness, food and beverages, hospitality, cosmetics and beauty products, jewellery and home furnishing.
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MILWAUKEE — You can soon try the winner of Milwaukee Public Schools’ second annual “Ice Cream Making Competition” for yourself! The winning flavor will be available at Purple Door Ice Cream in Milwaukee.
Culinary students from the James Madison Academic Campus made a special visit to the shop on Tuesday, April 24 to see their own ice cream for sale.
The winning ice cream consists of maple ice cream with banana waffle, peanut butter and chocolate royaltine.
The students beat out Bay View, Vincent and Washington students in a competition in March.
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SEATTLE (AP) — A collision between two Seattle firetrucks responding to a call sent eight firefighters to the hospital.
Fire department officials tell the Seattle Times (http://bit.ly/2iWU8W5) that the firefighters suffered no serious injuries in the Sunday morning crash and were treated and released.
Department spokeswoman Alice Kim says a fire engine and ladder truck responding to an automatic fire alarm collided just before 8 a.m.
The ladder truck went through an empty parking lot and smashed the storefront of a massage business.
Seattle Police Department Detective Mark Jamieson says the cause of the crash is under investigation.
Kim says the fire department will conduct an internal investigation.
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* Telephone and Data Systems - on April 13, FCC announced U.S. Cellular was winning bidder for 188 600 Mhz spectrum licenses for aggregate purchase price of $329 million
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FUFA ELECTIONS: It is Moses Magogo vs Mujib Kasule
Incumbent Eng. Moses Magogo and international footballer Mujib Kasule have confirmed their interest in vying for top job in Ugandan soccer by picking nomination forms on Wednesday.
Chairperson of the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) Electoral Committee Sam Bakiika officially handed over the nomination forms that are expected back by Friday before candidature is confirmed..
The nomination exercise is the first step ahead of the FUFA Executive Committee Elections slated for 5th August 2017.
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FUFA Polls 2017 UPDATE: @MosesMagogo and Mujib Kasule pick forms to contest for FUFA’s top seat. @JanetMuseveni pic.twitter.com/mIN9cpDKP4 — Uganda FA [FUFA] (@OfficialFUFA) June 14, 2017
A 25-year-old faces charges after a stolen vehicle was safely stopped with the assistance of Air1, Monday evening.
At just before 11 p.m., an East District General Patrol supervisor observed a stolen vehicle driving in the area of Henderson Highway and Harbison Avenue West in East Kildonan.
Air1 was assigned and quickly located the vehicle. After maintaining visual contact and coordinating with ground units including K9, the stolen vehicle was safely stopped in the 600 block of Main Street. The driver was taken into custody without incident.
Police said the vehicle was stolen during the early morning hours last Wednesday from the Old Tuxedo area.
Nicholas Robin Allard of Winnipeg has been charged with possession of stolen property under $5,000 and two counts of failing to comply with a probation order.
He was detained in custody.
Funeral services will be held for Joe Hammond, age 80, of Union City.
Services for Mr. Hammond will be conducted at 2:00 on Wednesday in the chapel of Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home.
Burial will follow in Obion County Memorial Gardens.
Western Michigan University President Edward Montgomery delivered his first “State of the University” address on Friday, October 6. During the university’s annual Fall Academic Convocation.
Dr. Edward Montgomery delivers the 2017 "State of the University" address
During the address, Montgomery looked back on WMU’s accomplishments over the past year. But he also addressed some challenges that lie ahead. Montgomery says those challenges include reversing a downward trend in student enrollment numbers and improving the university’s “on time” graduation rate.
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How To Understand The Philosophy Of 'Groundhog Day' And Live Life By Its Message The director Harold Ramis didn't intend for his movie Groundhog Day to be heralded by religious thinkers as an example of how to live life, but that's exactly what happened after it was released in 1993. Salon reporter Mary Elizabeth Williams tells NPR's Mary Louise Kelly that after fighting cancer, she has come to understand the movie's universal message.
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I think he is looking at last season and seeing the burn out of some players, it could be tougher next season if we get more injuries and with the extra two game weekend, so he is doing what he feels best for the team.
If any Hull fan is basing their decision to buy a pass on the derby friendly then they don't deserve to support us, as Radford has said nobody will remember this game in the middle of July.
I did wonder why we were having so many fried lies, but it seems a clever concept to get fringe players more game time as we are likely to need them more this year.
By Libya Herald reporter. Tripoli, 14 June 2017: The Tripoli-based Dar Al-Ifta, run by Sadek Al-Ghariani, has set the amount of the Zakat tax payable this Ramadan at LD 6 per person. The money is supposed to be paid before Eid, and can be paid in kind, such as rice or flour. The normal procedure […]Original Article
Press Release from Jackson State Athletics
The Jackson State Division of Athletics announced today that 10 former student-athletes and supporters will be enshrined at the 31stAnnual Sports Hall of Fame, September 28, 2018.
2018 Class
Shasta Averyhart- Women’s Golf
Kevin Dent- Football
A.J. Montacions- Men’s Golf
Narah Oatis- Supporter
Tera Sheriff- Women’s Basketball
Eric Strothers- Men’s Basketball
M.C. Taylor- Football
John Walker- Football
Latrenda Watson- Softball
Rickey Young- Football
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As per her wishes, no formal funeral will be held. She will be buried in the spring at the Kempster Lakeside Cemetery.
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The New York Giants are, quite obviously, intrigued by Matt LaCosse. That has to be why the Giants are giving the young tight end what basically amounts to a fourth chance with the team since the spring of 2015. ESPN reported Tuesday, and multiple sites have since confirmed, that the Giants have re-signed the 24-year-old …
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MOUNTAIN CITY, TN (WJHL) – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam traveled to Johnson County on Friday to celebrate the expansion of the country’s largest employer.
The governor met with employees and leaders at Parkdale Mills in Mountain City.
The completion of the plant’s expansion makes this ring-spun facility one of the largest in the world.
The governor said securing the expansion here in East Tennessee meant a big economic boost for the region.
Haslam’s visit to our region comes one day after he announced he will not run for the U.S. Senate seat that will soon be open following the retirement of Sen. Bob Corker.
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Ultra high-speed ground transportation could soon connect Vancouver, Portland and Seattle.
Washington state Governor Jay Inslee has proposed a 2017 to 2019 transportation appropriation bill, and accounted for $1 million toward planning of the multimodal transportation, most likely to be a Japanese or European-style bullet train.
That will fund a study to identify the costs and benefits of the ultra high-speed ground transportation along a north-south alignment between Oregon and B.C.
According to the bill, “ultra high-speed" means 250 mph or more.
The state will provide a report of its study to the governor and transportation committees by Dec. 15.
Stations are proposed for Vancouver, B.C., Bellingham, Everett, Seattle, SeaTac, Tacoma, Olympia, and Vancouver, Wash., and Portland, Ore., with an option to connect with an east-west alignment in Washington state and with a similar system in California.
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A man is in critical condition after police say he was shot in the head in York.
Officers were dispatched at 10:50 a.m. Tuesday to a call of shots fired at the intersection of Park Street and Park Place, according to a news release.
Officers arrived to find Walter Jenkins, age not given, with a gunshot wound in the head. Jenkins was later transported to York Hospital via ambulance, where he remains in critical condition.
Officials believe the shooting is not a random act of violence, and that the victim was targeted, according to the news release.
Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact the York City Police Department at 717-846-1234 or text tips to 847-411 or download the York City PD App.
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BATTLE CREEK, Mich. (WOOD) — A Battle Creek teen who left her home over the weekend has been found safe.
Police in Albion tracked down 16-year-old Taylor Perez late Tuesday afternoon.
She had last been seen Sunday at her home on Fox Avenue in Battle Creek. Police were worried about Taylor because she is diabetic, recently made statements about harming herself and has the intellectual capacity of a 7- to 12-year-old.
Perez previously went missing in September of last year and was spotted in Albion. She was found safe in that case, too.
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia's new Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad says the government will set up a trust fund to help the public contribute to easing the country's huge national debt.
Mahathir's alliance won a stunning victory in May 9 national polls, ousting scandal-tainted leader Najib Razak and his long-ruling coalition. Mahathir said Wednesday that many Malaysians were willing to donate to the government to help ease its financial burden.
He thanked the people for their "patriotic" stance.
Mahathir's government says the national debt exceeds 1 trillion ringgit ($250.6 billion), or 80 percent of Malaysia's gross domestic product, after taking into account government guarantees and other payments.
The government has said it will review large-scale infrastructure projects to cut costs. It has reopened a graft probe linked to Najib.
Columbia Police are investigating a car wreck that happened Saturday night involving a 9-year-old.
The wreck happened sometime before 10 p.m. on Marshall Street near Palmetto Richland Memorial Hospital.
We're told a car hit a pole and rolled over after another car turned in front of it. The car that rolled over was then pushed into a nearby Subway by the car that turned in front of it. A hole can be seen in the wall where that car hit the restaurant.
The 9-year-old child was inside the car that flipped over. Fortunately, everyone was able to get out of their cars and walk after the wreck, according to officials. The 9-year-old did, however, complain of wrist pain.
Officials say the 9-year-old suffered minor injuries but is expected to be OK.
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Calif. Says Boehringer Ingelheim Paid Barr $120M For Delay
Prosecutors for Orange County, California, have sued four drug companies over an anti-competitive scheme, alleging Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals Inc. paid its rival more than $120 million not to create an inexpensive, generic version of the stroke ...read more
‘Dawson’s Creek’ Star Claims He Was Sexually Harassed By ‘Older, Powerful Men’
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“Dawson’s Creek” star James Van Der Beek tweeted early Thursday that he was also a victim of sexual harassment in Hollywood following reports of producer Harvey Weinstein’s alleged sexual misconduct.
Van Der Beek, 40, spoke out in a series of tweets Thursday praising the women for speaking out against Weinstein and sharing a personal experience.
“I’ve had my ass grabbed by older, powerful men, I’ve had them corner me in inappropriate sexual conversations when I was much younger,” Van Der Beek tweeted.
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If you've got a chronic sweet tooth that you can't help but indulge, we've got just the collection of products for you. We've compiled a collection confection of beauty products that are all inspired by the sugary delights of your dreams, including cakes on cakes on cakes. Seriously, these sound good enough to eat, even though we'd strongly urge you not to indulge. Looking to add a dash of deliciousness to your makeup arsenal? Read along and try to keep your mouth from watering.
Ginger Zee has informed her TV viewers that she is expecting, and she's not keeping the baby's sex a secret.
The Rockford, Michigan native and ABC-TV "Good Morning America" chief meteorologist announced on live TV this morning that she's pregnant with her second child.
"And then this area right about here are going to have a shadow from my belly, because I'm pregnant. Adrian is very excited. We're very excited."
Zee says her baby boy is due in February 2018. This will be Zee's second boy. Adrian was born in December 2015. Zee told viewers she's "feeling good" with only five months left before her baby is born.
About Ginger Zee's new book
Before becoming chief meteorologist at "GMA," Zee did the weather at WEYI-TV in Flint and WOOD-TV8 in Grand Rapids. She's a graduate of Rockford High School and Valparaiso University.
People pass by the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Feb. 13, 2017. Charlotte won't be a ghost town this weekend, but it sure won't be buzzing like many had hoped when the NBA awarded the city the 2017 All-Star game.
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A spokesman for Barack Obama said the former president will attend Dan Rooney’s funeral on Tuesday, according to the Pittsburgh Tribune.
Obama is not expected to speak during the service for the former Pittsburgh Steelers owner, Obama spokesman Kevin Lewis told the Tribune. Rooney was appointed ambassador to Ireland by Obama in 2009, a post he held until 2012.
“Michelle and I offer our condolences to the Rooney family, some of the most gracious and thoughtful people we know — even as we celebrate the life of Dan Rooney: a championship-caliber good man,” Obama said in a statement.
Rooney died last Thursday at the age of 84.
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THEY’RE BAAACKK… — Season 13 begins exactly where we left off, with Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean (Jensen Ackles) left to pick up the pieces after the loss of their mother, the demise of Crowley (Mark Sheppard) and the heartbreaking death of Castiel (Misha Collins). The birth of Jack (Alexander Calvert) leaves the Winchester brothers with differing opinions on how to deal with a Nephilim. After being dragged into the breach, Mary (Samantha Smith) must learn to survive Lucifer (Mark Pellegrino) and an apocalyptic world. Phil Sgriccia directed the episode written by Andrew Dabb (#1301). Original Airdate: Thursday, October 12, 2017 @ 8pm
Pompeo Will Travel to North Korea July 5, White House Says
(Bloomberg) -- U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will travel to North Korea on July 5 to continue talks with Kim Jong Un’s government, White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said Monday.
Pompeo’s visit follows a historic summit between Kim and U.S. President Donald Trump in Singapore in June.
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"I think that's like the age-old psychological core issue for any situation," the actress said. "Anybody who has had an experience with a parent that is absent, it's going to manifest."
Thompson and his crew gave up for this week, but will likely come back later in the year for one of the other land speed events that usually run over the famous Salt Flats course until the first week of October.
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0:40 Oroville dam break would flood almost 200,000 California residents in 7 hours
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The Atlanta Braves recalled left-hander Max Fried from Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday, designating right-hander Miguel Socolovich for assignment in a corresponding move.
Fried is rated among the top pitching prospects in the Braves' loaded farm system by multiple outlets. The 24-year-old has a 2.45 ERA and 10 strikeouts in 11 innings between two starts at Gwinnett.
Fried, selected No. 7 overall by the San Diego Padres in the 2012 MLB Draft, made his major league debut last season, posting a 3.81 ERA and 22 strikeouts in 26 innings across nine games (four starts).
With no spots in Atlanta's rotation currently open, Fried will likely serve the club out of the bullpen.
Socolovich, 31, had a 9.00 ERA in three innings pitched for the Braves this year. He allowed three runs on three hits in an inning of work in Atlanta's 10-4 loss to the Cincinnati Reds on Monday.
--Field Level Media
× FBI warns about ‘Package Delivery Failure’ email scam
ST. LOUIS, MO — Frontenac police are warning the public about a new email scheme. The FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center says fraudulent emails claiming to be from FedEX, UPS, or the US Postal Service are circulating.
Police say these emails indicate that a package could not be delivered, and asks you to open an attachment or click a link in order to obtain the invoice needed to pick up the package. The attachment in the email may contain a virus.
Authorities urge people to not open the email attachment. They write, “Delete the email immediately, then go into your Trash folder and delete it from there.”
A Turkish soldier writes "Turkey" on a wall, near to tanks in position, in the city center of Afrin, northwestern Syria, Sunday, March 18, 2018. Turkey's president said Sunday the Turkish military and allied Syrian forces have taken "total" control of the town center of Afrin, a major development in the nearly two-months offensive against a Syrian Kurdish militia that controls the area. DHA-Depo Photos via AP Hasan Kırmızitaş
is grilled! I’m pretty sure it also tastes best on a 3 day weekend! Mebbe with a cold beverage nearby, and a waterballoon fight or kickball game ready to fire up. These things just all add up to a successful time. One of the best things about (somewhat) growing up is being able to cook over an open flame and have fun with the kids. It really is the simple things. It’s not what you don’t have it’s what you can build around what YOU’VE GOT. Cheers and thanks for snapping up over 60 packages of our new brats at Super Saver this past Friday! Reviews are Super Positive!
A Texas police chief said Tuesday that an officer he suspended following a videotaped arrest of a woman and her daughters made multiple errors in responding to a call that a neighbor allegedly assaulted the woman's son. Fort Worth Chief Joel Fitzgerald said during an appeal hearing for officer William Martin that Martin was disrespectful and used excessive force in his December confrontation with Jacqueline Craig and her two teenage daughters.
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Man shot to death in St. Louis' Soulard neighborhood
ST. LOUIS (AP) — A 51-year-old man is dead after being fatally shot in St. Louis' popular Soulard entertainment district.
Police on Tuesday identified the victim as John Keene. He was found shot in front of Bastille nightclub around 12:15 a.m. Tuesday.
Keene had been shot in the abdomen and was pronounced dead at the scene. No arrests have been made.
It was the first fatal shooting in Soulard, south of downtown, since 2016. The neighborhood, one of the oldest in the city, features restaurants, bars and other entertainment venues.
Toronto police and paramedics say a male victim is in critical condition after a shooting in the Yonge-Dundas Square area.
A spokesperson for Toronto Paramedics told Global News emergency crews were called to the scene before 11:10 p.m. on Tuesday.
Shooting Dundas Square – Yonge St and Dundas St., our officers are O/S and have located a person VSA, we are preforming CPR. Unknown suspect(s) or direction of travel. Witnesses call 911 @TPS51Div @TPS52Div 979948 ^ma — Toronto Police OPS (@TPSOperations) May 31, 2018
The spokesperson said the male patient was in critical condition and being taken to a local trauma centre.
Toronto police tweeted that officers found the victim without vital signs.
WATCH MORE: Police seeking vehicle in connection with fatal Toronto shooting
Police said in the tweet that the suspect information was unknown as of late Tuesday.
Anyone with information is asked to call police.
More to come.
Boston United’s National League North clash at Nuneaton Town has been postponed due to floodlight failure.
The Borough’s official twitter account have announced that this evening’s crunch match willl not go ahead at Liberty Way.
A new date for the contest is yet to be announced, but it is expected to be in the next few days as the season officially ends on Saturday.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc
* Regeneron to discontinue development of suptavumab for respiratory syncytial virus
* Regeneron - ‍Phase 3 study evaluating suptavumab (REGN2222), an antibody to respiratory syncytial virus did not meet its primary endpoint​
* Regeneron - ‍Adverse events were generally balanced between suptavumab and placebo in phase 3 study evaluating suptavumab (REGN2222)​
* Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc - ‍Suptavumab did show signs of efficacy in a subgroup of patients​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
MARINERS boss Paul Okon has quit the club with immediate effect, walking out in the midst of a meeting with club management on Tuesday afternoon.
Okon’s dramatic exit comes after a season of growing frustration, with the club marooned in ninth place.
The former Socceroo was coming to the end of a two-year deal but had been expected to agree terms for next season.
Camera Icon Paul Okon has quit as Central Coast Mariners coach. Picture: Getty Images
Okon was appointed on the eve of last season, and had hoped to make improvements this year after the club had languished near the bottom of the league for the past three seasons.
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LIMINGTON, Maine (AP)  Officials have ordered a Maine town's fire department to "stand down" because the group's rescue gear is outdated and doesn't meet national standards.
The Portland Press Herald reports the Limington Board of Selectmen released a statement Sunday explaining that the Limington fire department's gear is more than 10 years old, and it doesn't meet the National Fire Protection Association's standard. The standard is required for safety concerns and applies to jackets, pants, helmets and boots.
Officials say they recently discovered the gear exceeded the "mandatory retirement age."
Nearby fire departments will help Limington if a fire occurs. Town officials say the fire department will continue to respond to medical emergencies.
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CLEVELAND -- It's one of the most popular Christmas movies of all time, and now "A Christmas Story" is coming to you Live!
"A Christmas Story Live!" airs on FOX 8 on Sunday, Dec. 17, beginning at 7 p.m.
It's a live musical version and will star celebrities like Matthew Broderick and Maya Rudolph.
FOX 8 is joining Destination Cleveland and "A Christmas Story" House for a LIVE watch party at the home in Tremont.
A block party begins at 4 p.m., then the movie "A Christmas Story" will be shown on two big screens.
**Find out more about the ultimate Christmas party, here!**
GREENVILLE, S.C. — Authorities say a sheriff’s deputy has fatally shot a man in South Carolina.
Greenville County Sheriff Will Lewis tells news outlets a man wielding a knife was killed after charging at deputies Monday evening. He says deputies had been called out for a disturbance and found at least five people in a home who were “potential hostage victims.”
The coroner’s office has not released the man’s name yet.
Lewis says the man was “very agitated” and had something similar to a butcher’s knife. The shooting happened after negotiations including “less lethal options” failed.
Lewis says the deputy involved will be placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of an internal investigation. The state Law Enforcement Division is also investigating.
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ST. LOUIS, MO (KPLR) - Everything is set for the NHL Winter Classic at Busch Stadium!
The Blues tweeted, "Due to the changing weather forecast, the start time for the winter classic will be announced at 7 a.m." However, the game will begin at noon as planned.
The Blues and Blackhawks did get to practice Sunday afternoon at Busch. They tried to get accustomed to the ice surface and the different sight lines.
Fans of both the Blues and Blackhawks are ready for the game!
書き初めKAKIZOME :The first calligraphy of the yearWe normally write our wishes, target, or motto of the year. This year l have written 日々是好日(nichi nichi kore kounichi) which is one of the Zen phrase that l like. This phrase has many meaningsEvery day can be good day depend on your attitude or your thought.It is important …
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Lady Gaga Million Reasons To Walk Away ... Where's the Horse I Rode In On?
Lady Gaga Steps Out In Jockey Helmet
Lady Gaga's outfit screamed that she was off to the races, when all she was really doing was heading out for another day of work at the studio.
Gaga was spotted Wednesday afternoon leaving her NYC home in a jockey helmet. She's been recording new music at Electric Lady Studios in the Big Apple, but we're gonna say she overdressed for a day at the office.
Gaga's a huge horse enthusiast and often rides around her other home, miles away in Malibu. As for the helmet ... it'll come in handy for riding in an NYC cab, which can also be brutal.
CHICAGO (AP) - An appeals court has refused to toss corruption charges against former U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock, saying it can’t assess whether his prosecution violated constitutional separation-of-powers clauses until after he goes to trial.
The 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago says in its unanimous ruling Wednesday that it doesn’t believe appellate courts have the authority to address such questions until after a verdict. No date has been set for the 36-year-old Schock’s trial on 22 corruption counts.
The Republican from the central Illinois city of Peoria was indicted in 2016 on charges of misusing funds. He resigned in 2015 amid scrutiny of his spending, including to redecorate his Capitol Hill office in the style of the TV show “Downton Abbey.”
A Schock spokesman didn’t have an immediate comment.
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A picture is normally worth a thousand words, yet pictures of The Bahamas do the multi-island destination no justice. You'll simply have to come and see it for yourself, and when you do, we guarantee you'll fall in love - fall in love with The Islands of The Bahamas and with your partner all over again.
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The Hawaiʻi Police Department would like to remind motorists to increase their awareness when operating their vehicles in parking lots where approximately 22% of traffic accidents occur. The major cause of these accidents is because are vehicles backing up.
Another cause is motorists rushing to get to an open stall. Inattention increases during these periods.
Motorist should check their surrounding carefully before reversing their vehicles and be aware of pedestrians going to and from other vehicles. Vehicles entering parking areas should proceed slowly and be alert to reversing vehicles and pedestrians in the area.
Pedestrians should use caution, especially when accompanied by children.
By being vigilant and increasing awareness of our surroundings, we can reduce accidents and injuries.
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× Police ask for public’s aid in finding person of interest in St. George theft
ST. GEORGE, Utah — The St. George Police Department is asking for the public’s aid in locating a person of interest possibly involved in a burglary over the weekend, St. George News reports.
The incident involved a business on St. George Boulevard where a window was broken out Sunday between midnight and 12:30 a.m., St. George Police officer Lona Trombley said. The business did not wish to be identified, she said.
An individual gained access to the business through the broken window and stole various items inside, all while being caught on a surveillance camera.
UPDATE: Grant Hackett appeared dazed as he held up his handcuffs to camera, as the police car pulled into the Southport Watchhouse. #9News pic.twitter.com/Uce7W6au0k
Last week, Ellen took a rare detour from her usual fun and friendly topics into the world of current events.
One major discussion that’s on her mind is police brutality. Ellen sat down with Van Jones to discuss the issue and she had a lot to say. Peep her commentary below!
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Baku. 19 July. REPORT.AZ/ The ceasefire monitoring on the Line of Contact, on the Omar Pass (Goygol region) was held in accordance with the mandate of Personal Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office on July 19.
Report was informed in the press service of Azerbaijani Ministry of Defence (MoD).
According to the ministry, the exercise has ended with no incident.
Aug 15 (Reuters) - GFH FINANCIAL GROUP BSC
* COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF $1.2 BILLION INFRASTRUCTURE PORTFOLIO IN AFRICA AND MIDDLE EAST
* INFRASTRUCTURE PORTFOLIO ACQUISITION HAS BEEN FUNDED BY $315 MILLION CAPITAL INCREASE TAKING ISSUED, PAID UP CAPITAL TO $975 MILLION
* PORTFOLIO ACQUIRED WILL MAKE GFH ONE OF KEY LAND BANKS WITH MORE THAN 200 MILLION SQUARE FEET ACROSS AFRICA, GCC AND INDIA Source: (bit.ly/2w8ZEPp) Further company coverage:
Former National Security Advisor Susan Rice acknowledged last week that America's policies regarding North Korea's nuclear-weapons program over the last three administrations had failed. She said, rightly, "You can call it a failure. I accept that characterization of the efforts of the United States over the last two decades."
Bernard Kenny, the man who stepped i as a right wing extremist attacked Jo Cox, has died
Bernard Kenny, who was awarded th George Cross for bravery for trying to stop right wing fanatic Thomas Mair from attacking the labour MP died on Monday aged 79.
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The Chicago Bears will be players for offensive linemen in the free-agent market, especially at tackle where an upgrade over Bobby Massie is sorely needed.
The problem for GM Ryan Pace is there aren’t many tackles to pursue in this year’s free-agent class. Only one — New England’s Nate Solder — was a full-time starter in 2017.
The NFL Draft will provide Chicago with its best opportunity for a blue-chip talent up-front, but it’s far from guaranteed that one of the top tackles from this year’s prospect pool will fall to them at No. 8 overall.
Here’s a look at four offensive tackles who the Bears should consider in the 2018 NFL free agency period.
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — The public attitude toward marijuana has changed within the U.S., with more than half of states legalizing the drug for medicinal or recreational purposes.
But the changing attitudes and loosening of legal barriers raise a question for parents: What should they tell their children about marijuana use and its possible risks?
Parents appear to be less concerned with marijuana use compared to other issues. According to the Yahoo-Marist poll released today, most people are more concerned about their children having sex or smoking cigarettes than smoking marijuana. Experts say the parent-child conversation about marijuana may have to be more …read more
In 2013, at age 13, Trisha Prabhu created ReThink, a smartphone app that helps stop cyberbullying. It makes kids think twice before they post harmful thoughts online.
Prabhu's studies have shown the app gets kids to change their minds about what they post 93% of the time. ReThink earned top honors at the 2014 Google Science Fair and the 2015 White House Science Fair.
Now Prabhu is taking ReThink global, with plans to release free versions of the app in several languages by the end of this year. "ReThink's impact now reaches across the globe," she says.
Prabhu, who is now a high school senior, continues to customize and fine-tune ReThink for use in schools across the United States. While appearing on the TV show Shark Tank last year, she landed a $100,000 deal from investors Mark Cuban and Lori Grenier to help her develop the app and expand its reach.
Winning numbers drawn in 'All or Nothing Evening' game
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "All or Nothing Evening" game were:
06-07-09-11-12-13-18-19-20-21-22-23
(six, seven, nine, eleven, twelve, thirteen, eighteen, nineteen, twenty, twenty-one, twenty-two, twenty-three)
What the world thinks of Trump
Donald Trump's first year in the White House has been followed closely around the globe.
YORK, Pa. — Authorities say the son of a Pennsylvania mayor punched her in the face, knocking her to the ground, and kicked her several times in her back, head and face before a bystander intervened.
The York Dispatch reports (http://bit.ly/2wCCdLF ) 30-year-old Brandon Anderson attacked York Mayor Kim Bracey last Saturday at her campaign headquarters. Authorities say he was arrested at the scene and charged with simple assault, a misdemeanour .
Bracey released a statement Friday night saying her son is battling an opioid addiction. She said no family is immune from the drug epidemic and "we must do everything in our power to solve it."
A former school building in Crowland has moved closer to beng turned into three new homes after support from parish councillors.
The grade II-listed “Old School” in Postland Road, once a junior school, is the subject of a planning application to turn it into housing.
Built in 1857 as Postland Road School, it was an infant school in the 1940s and 1950s before the expansion of South View Primary School ten years ago.
The Old School was hit by an arson attack in June 2010 and a statement on the plans said: “The building has been securely boarded up to prevent further vandalism and arson, whilst its interior has been partly repaired where fire damage was caused to plaster and other internal finishes.
“The building could therefore be defined to be in a ‘shell’ condition, but it seems watertight and in a reasonable structural state of repair, with no structural cracks in evidence.”
Crowland homes plan is refused
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Youth disorder sparks council to call for talks
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Tiger Global Management
* Tiger Global Management takes share stake of 850,000 shares in J C Penney Inc - SEC filing‍​‍​
* Tiger Global Management cuts share stake in Dominos Pizza Inc by 31.0 percent to 2.0 million shares - SEC filing‍​
* ‍Tiger Global Management - change in holdings are as of June 30, 2017 and compared with the previous quarter ended as of March 31, 2017​ Source text for quarter ended June 30, 2017: (bit.ly/2wJDukF) Source text for quarter ended March 31, 2017: (bit.ly/2r9xG3Q)
H.T. Hackney to open West Virginia warehouse, create 70 jobs
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – State officials say wholesale grocery distributor H.T. Hackney Co. is opening its first warehouse in West Virginia and creating an estimated 70 jobs.
The state Department of Commerce says in a news release that the company will locate a 246,000-square-foot warehouse in Milton.
The company is accepting job applications at Milton City Hall starting Thursday for drivers and mechanics, office and warehouse workers, maintenance personnel and sales staff.
Knoxville, Tennessee-based H.T. Hackney stocks more than 30,000 different products and serves retailers in 22 states.
Let’s be honest … the last animal and airport story we heard was HORRIBLE. But we promise this story has a happy ending.
Last Friday, a 2-year-old yellow Lab named Ellie gave birth to puppies at the Tampa International Airport. Tampa Fire Rescue announced the birth on Twitter, and with the assistance of a nurse awaiting her own flight successfully delivered eight puppies.
What an exciting day at the airport?!
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The regular season has ended. The MVP voting doesn’t take the postseason into account. Thus, it’s time to commence the process of figuring out who will or should or could or might win an award that will officially be presented the night before the Super Bowl — at a time when we no longer really care who will win it.
So while we still care about who the MVP is, it’s the PFT Live question of the day.
Cast a ballot, complain in the comments about the omission of Le’Veon Bell, and tune in for any, some, or all of the six-hour Black Monday.
Guests include Broncos quarterback Trevor Siemian (at or about 11:00 a.m. ET, tentatively), Vic Lombardi of Altitude Sports Network (at 8:35 a.m. ET), and Matt Barrows of the Sacramento Bee (11:35 a.m. ET).
Patapaa at the passport office
When it is your time to shine — absolutely no one can stop you. Patapaa Amisty having recorded over 70 tracks and out of that, One corner has propelled him into the limelight is set to travel abroad — At least, taste some dollars..”man for chop from his sweat”.
The picture above is Patapaa’s photograph session at the Accra Passport Office located at the Old Foreign Affairs Ministry premises.
He is reported to have gotten some international tours and necessary things must be facilitated for him to travel. Patapaa’s “One Corner” song has broken the boundaries of Ghana and is reported to be the biggest song in Nigeria at the moment.
It has even gotten the attention of the likes of Reekado Banks and Don Jazzy experiencing its craze. Not only in Nigeria but have crossed the oceans and have even gotten airplays in some clubs in USA and Europe.
As you can clearly see in the photo, Patapaa’s real name is Justice Amoah.
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Roger Thomas Richardson Jr., born August 30, 1951 in Newark, NJ, resided in Irvington, Maplewood and East Orange, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2017.
Roger, son of Helen Vidam and Roger Richardson. He is survived by seven children, six grandchildren, one sister, three brothers and many friends. His early profession was as a CPA, he later enjoyed yoga, motorcycles and carpentry. Any donations can be directed to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in honor of his memory.
Mass will be held at 4 PM Friday December, 15th at St. Vincent Martyr Church, 226 Green Village Road, Madison, NJ, memorial service reception to follow.
× When will we see the trailer for ‘Solo’?
The trailer for SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY is MIA! When will we finally see it? Signs point to early next week. Will it happen during the Super Bowl? Will it stick to the May release date? We look at the evidence out there and discuss about some of the planets we may see in the film. Rian Johnson continues to reveal information about STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI. We listen to his latest comments about not only the film itself, but some of the harsh criticism he’s received. Also missing-in-action, George Lucas’s beard! The Notorious G.L. was spotted at the “Black Panther” premiere with mere stubble. We take a fun look back at the history of the maker’s beard with a story from his old collaborator Walter Murch. Speaking of Lucas, we review an amazing impression of the famed filmmaker via actor Josh Robert Thompson. Plus, Errol Flynn, Kylo Ren’s pants, and a lack of love for Phasma.
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin freshman guard Kobe King is having season-ending surgery on his injured left knee.
The University of Wisconsin sports medicine staff said that surgery was taking place Monday. King is a promising freshman who appeared in each of the first 10 games this season, averaging 5.2 points. Wisconsin says he is eligible to apply for a medical redshirt.
Sophomore guard D'Mitrik Trice was also set for surgery on his injured right foot and won't begin rehab for at least two weeks. Trice is averaging 9.4 points and playing a team-high 31.5 minutes a game.
Wisconsin is 4-7 after an 82-63 loss to Marquette on Saturday.
Aston Villa v Hull City
Aston Villa take on Hull on Saturday 5th August, 2017, with kickoff at 17:30. This match is currently being shown LIVE on Sky Sports.
Last year Hull City got about as much praise as is possible for a team that ended up being relegated, mainly for having the guts to hire a manager with huge potential but a foreign name. This in itself is hilarious when you look at the list of English managers to win the Premier League (hint, there is no list, never happened). Sadly, it didn’t work out, and Hull still went down.
Today they face Villa, who spent a lot of money going nowhere last year and won’t want to repeat that. Should be good.
Aston Villa v Hull is LIVE on Sky Sports.
Switzerland offers the world's best earnings prospects, with a good work-life balance and excellent work culture, according to research Switzerland has been named as the best country for expat workers, with the UK jumping into the top 10, a study shows. A survey among 26,000 expats in 100 countries ranked Switzerland top for the second year in a row, followed by Germany, Sweden, the United Arab Emirates, Norway and Singapore.
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WASHINGTON, April 20 Mexico's central bank governor Agustin Carstens said on Thursday that inflation expectations have largely stabilized and that the bank has fulfilled its role of preventing relative price changes from becoming generalized.
Inflation had moved out of the central bank's 2 to 4 percent target range because of changes to gasoline prices and the nominal exchange rate, Carstens said at the IMF-World Bank spring meetings in Washington, D.C. (Reporting by Alexandra Alper)
The case in which embattled former MMD President Nevers Mumba has been charged with giving false information to a public officer has been adjourned to February 22nd.
Dr Mumba found himself in trouble after storming ZNBC studios in the post election tension protesting the coverage of the public broadcaster over the UPND petition.
The former MMD leader who has now aligned himself to the UPND was initially charged with illegal trespass but the indictment was changed on the request of the prosecution team.
Mumba was due to open his defence but his lead defence lawyer Robert Simeza was not in court on account of illness.
Magistrate David Simusamba adjourned the matter to February 22nd and 23rd for commencement of trial.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — PJ Washington will return to Kentucky after withdrawing from the NBA draft, while his Wildcats teammate Wenyen Gabriel has decided to turn pro.
The Wildcats are still awaiting Jarred Vanderbilt’s decision on whether the freshman forward will return to school or remain in the draft.
Washington, who participated in the NBA combine, posted a video on his social media accounts Wednesday that ended with the words “I’M BACK.” The 6-foot-7 Dallas native will be the Wildcats’ top returning scorer and rebounder next season after averaging 10.8 points and 5.7 rebounds in 37 games as a freshman in 30 starts.
The 6-9 Gabriel was not invited to the combine but said in a video on his Twitter account that after receiving positive feedback, his dreams of being a professional “are that much closer to reality.” He averaged 6.8 points and 5.4 rebounds last season.
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Six city residents are in the running to fill two seats on the Martinsville School Board that are up for grabs.
Start the conversation, or Read more at Martinsville Bulletin.
Here we have a photo from our archives dated around August 1992 which appeared as part of our sporting coverage.
The image shows a team from Heckington Cricket Club - were you one of these players from 25 years ago?
Can anyone name the team members - and who is the mystery young mascot sat at the front?
We always welcome reader input and invite you to send in your own sports team photos from local clubs from years ago that you would like to share with readers.
You can email them to andy.hubbert@jpress.co.uk or send them via www.facebook.com/thesleafordstandard or drop into our office at Unit 8 Station Business Centre, Station Road, Sleaford.
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota landowners are on track for meeting the state’s first deadline for putting buffer strips of vegetation between cropland and public waters.
The Board of Water and Soil Resources says 94 percent of parcels that require them will have pollution protections in place by the Nov. 1 deadline. Landowners who can’t meet the deadline can get extensions until July 1 if they can show they have a plan for complying.
Landowners also need buffers along public ditches by Nov. 1, 2018.
Gov. Mark Dayton championed the 2015 buffer law to reduce farm pollution entering Minnesota waters.
While the statewide compliance rate looks high, many heavily agricultural counties in western and southern Minnesota have less than 80 percent compliance, and some with the most row crops are under 70 percent compliant.
About Information and Advice (Widdershins Centre)
Age Concern Torfaen provides a free, independent and confidential Information and Advice service to older people in the area. It focuses on ensuring that people access all the welfare benefits to which they are entitled and thus maximise their income. People can drop into the Widdershins or Broad Street centres, telephone, e-mail or write to access the service. Age Concern Torfaen also offers a Vulnerable Adults Advocacy Service, helping people who are being ignored, excluded or unfairly treated to communicate their needs.
A 58-year-old woman was killed and a 14-year-old girl was hospitalized after a double shooting in Trenton, New Jersey.
The two females were shot shortly after 3 p.m. near 8 Carver Lane.
A witness told NBC10 he was walking down the sidewalk and saw three men with guns start shooting.
Police have not confirmed the number of shooters, but officials are looking for the suspect.
This story is developing. Please check back for updates.
LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas' governor is leaving for Europe and Israel this week on a week-long trade mission to promote the state's businesses and try to lure more jobs.
Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Wednesday he's traveling to France, Germany and Israel on the trip, his sixth international trade mission since taking office in 2015. The governor departs Saturday for the trip and returns to Arkansas on June 24.
The trip will include a visit to the Paris Air Show, where Hutchinson said he plans to promote the state's aerospace industry. Hutchinson said he's visiting Israel because of the country's growing markets in technology and defense.
A spokesman said the Arkansas Economic Department Commission is spending about $80,000 for the trip, with the commission's nonprofit foundation to cover any additional costs.
Read Thursday's Arkansas Democrat-Gazette for full details.
MOSCOW (AP) - Putin says Russia is ready to cooperate with Britain to investigate ex-spy's poisoning.
A legislative committee will investigate a sexual harassment and wrongful termination case involving a 58-year-old state representative and the 28-year-old woman who was his executive assistant. Oklahoma House Speaker-elect Charles McCall said Thursday he will have the House Rules Committee begin the inquiry next week.
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On this Valentine’s Day, one couple is celebrating their love with more than just flowers.
After a scare last month, they say they’re just grateful to be in each other’s arms.
Bob and Eva Trinka have been married for 51 years. They met in San Antonio in 1964 and have two children.
Now, they’re adjusting to changes in their lives. She lives in Kailua and he now lives at a nursing home in town.
Bob Trinka suffered three heart attacks and underwent major heart surgery. He was then diagnosed with a terminal respiratory disease.
“We almost lost him,” Eva Trinka said. “We have been given a second chance to life and that’s all I can say.”
Their marriage has stood the test of time despite the medical challenges they face.
What’s their secret? The Trinkas say respect for each other and their marriage vows.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Achaogen Inc:
* ACHAOGEN APPOINTS BLAKE WISE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
* ACHAOGEN INC - KENNETH HILLAN TO BECOME PRESIDENT, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
* ACHAOGEN INC - BLAKE WISE WILL SUCCEED KENNETH HILLAN, AS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2018 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Yerevan/Mediamax/. Armenian Defense Minister Vigen Sargsyan will lead the proportional representation party list of the ruling Republican Party of Armenia in the parliamentary elections on April 2.
The top ten of the 64-member RPA party list includes:
1. Vigen Sargsyan, Minister of Defense
2. Taron Margaryan, Yerevan Mayor
3. Arpine Hovhannisyan, Minister of Justice
4. Ara Babloyan, MP
5. Armen Amiryan, Minister of Culture
6. Armen Ashotyan, Vice President of RPA
7. Eduard Sharmazanov, Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly
8. Margarit Yesayan, MP
9. Samvel Farmanyan, MP
10. Karen Avagyan, MP.
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) - Police are warning of "stranger danger" after they said a man tried luring a young Champaign girl into his car.
Tuesday afternoon around 2:30, a young teen was jogging in the area Dobbins and Roland streets in northwest Champaign.
Police said a person described as a bald, light-skinned African American man in his thirties driving a silver vehicle approached the girl.
He pulled up near her several times, trying to initiate conversation and trying to get her to come inside the vehicle.
She did not.
Police are warning people to be on the lookout and to talk to their children about stranger danger.
Tell them never to talk to someone they do not know and never to get inside a stranger's vehicle.
If your child sees something or someone suspicious, call 911 right away to report it.
MANILA May 3 The office of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has "deep concern" about a congressional Commission on Appointments (CA) decision to reject his choice of environment minister, but will respect the democratic process, his spokesman said on Wednesday.
"She has contributed a lot of meaningful insights into the environment and the Philippine environmental situation, and it is of course with deep concern that the CA has seen it fit to reject her appointment," Presidential Spokesman Ernesto Abella told reporters.
"On the other hand, it's a democratic process and we respect their decision... We just have to accept what the CA has decided."
Abella was asked if it was possible Lopez would be given another post in the Duterte administration and responded: "That's a possibility but we don't know yet". (Reporting by Martin Petty; Editing by Christian Schmollinger)
How Web Browsers Have Changed 25 Years After The Introduction Of Mosaic This week marks the 25th anniversary of the first real web browser, Mosaic, the tool that opened up the Internet to widespread use.
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The closest we came to cinematic perfection in Park City was "Call Me by Your Name," an adaptation of André Aciman's acclaimed novel of the same name. An aria about first love and perfect weather, the movie stars Armie Hammer and Timothée Chalamet as housemates turned unlikely lovers during an all-too-brief Italian summer. Director Luca Guadagnino, whose previous credits include "I Am Love" and "A Bigger Splash," earned a standing ovation at the premiere, signaling bright things to come for this sensual romance, which sold to Sony Pictures Classics before the festival.
This is the home you dream of living in. A grand columned portico draws you in to the spacious foyer that looks through to the lushly landscaped yard beyond. On either side of the foyer are the perfectly scaled living room and a dining room, both with fireplaces. Also off the foyer is a richly paneled library/office that looks out at the pool and grounds. The kitchen is sunny and bright with white cabinets and updated appliances and is adjacent to a breakfast room with sunny bay window. At top of the elegantly curved staircase find a serene master suite with a huge walk in closet and a beautiful marble bathroom with tub and steam shower. Three additional bedrooms on second floor, one en suite and two that share a hall bath. The fifth and potential sixth bedroom (currently a home office) are on the third floor with a bathroom. This home has two "family" rooms to chose from, both with wet bars plus a finished recreation room in the basement for the rowdier crew. A great place to call home!
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People use newly installed automated security lanes at McCarran International airport — one of the airports where an Oregon man made harassing calls, reporting family members as terrorists because they were invited to a family wedding and he wasn’t, according to court documents. John Locher AP
Get these kids away from this lady forever.
Last night in downtown Houston, a woman pulled up to a carwash and began revving her engine. When you see someone sitting in park just revving their engine to the max, it is going to cause some attention. Witnesses came over to see what was going on and saw a woman with three children in the car.
One witness said she heard the lady tell the three children, "We're going to see Jesus." The car eventually overheated and caught fire. Once the fire actually started the woman got out and got the three girls out as well. They attempted to flee the scene of the fire but were eventually stopped by police.
The woman's identity has not been released yet. The children in the car are the woman's three daughters ages nine, eleven and thirteen. The children were unharmed and are currently staying with a family member. The mother has been charged with three counts of aggravated assault on a family member.
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Global Hospital Infection Prevention And Control Market Report 2017: Expected to Reach $245.6 Million by 2024 - Research and Markets )--Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Hospital Infection Prevention And Control Market, 2013 to 2024" report to their offering.
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DUBAI (Reuters) - Saudi Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, the chairman of Kingdom Holding who spent nearly three months in detention in the kingdom’s anti-corruption campaign, told Bloomberg TV that he had made an agreement with the government for his release.
FILE PHOTO: Saudi Arabian billionaire Prince Alwaleed bin Talal sits for an interview with Reuters in the office of the suite where he has been detained at the Ritz-Carlton in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia January 27, 2018. REUTERS/Katie Paul/File Photo
In the interview, aired on Tuesday, Prince Alwaleed declined to disclose the details of his “confirmed understanding” with the government but said it was easy to verify that he still held a 95 percent stake in his global investment firm.
The process with the government was ongoing, said the prince, who was released in late January.
ISLAMABAD, Jan 2 (APP): At least seven people including six
women were killed and 20 others were injured when four vehicles
collided at a tool plaza near Kandhkot on Monday.
According to details, two passenger coaches collided head-on
at a tool plaza near Kandhkot after which a car and a truck which
were coming behind also collided with the coaches, killing seven
people, a private news channel reported.
Rescue teams shifted the injured to Civil Hospital.
Most of the dead and injured passengers were from Peshawar.
MORE than 30 teenagers on the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme at the Eyot Centre in Henley have received their certificates.
There were two gold awards, two silvers and 33 bronzes.
Manager Kevin Nutt said: “A great end to our year. Last year was our largest ever intake for bronze with 44 youngsters in total.
“We set them a target of completion within a year and expected around 20 to make this so it was a real pleasure to be able to present 33 certificates.
“This in turn has had a knock-on effect for the coming year as we have a large number of them starting their silver award. A really pleasing year.”
The new-look Boston Celtics are back in action Friday, as the C’s are in Philadelphia for a preseason tilt with the 76ers.
The Celtics started the preseason on a high note, as they beat the Charlotte Hornets 94-82 at TD Garden on Monday.
As is always the case in the preseason, relatively unknown players will be on the floor for both teams, especially in the second half. Still, this game gives fans the chance to watch new Celtics Kyrie Irving and Gordon Hayward, as well as 76ers rookie guard — and No. 1 overall pick — Markelle Fultz.
Here’s how to watch Friday’s preseason game online:
When: Wednesday, April 5, at 8 p.m. ET
Live Stream: NBC Sports Live Extra
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CARMEL, Ind. -- It's a positive sign in her recovery.
Ella Whistler, who was shot seven times at Noblesville West Middle School in May, appeared in the CarmelFest parade Wednesday. She spent weeks in the hospital after the shooting.
Her appearance at the parade was the first time she's been seen publicly since the May 25 shooting. She smiled and waved at the crowd while sitting on a float. She wore a neck brace and her right arm was in a sling.
Ella will also serve as the grand marshal of the 2018 Noblesville Fourth of July Parade. Jason Seaman, the heroic teacher credited with stopping the gunman, will also be a grand marshal for the event.
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Dutch police say four people have been killed in a collision between a minibus and a truck in the southern town of Helmond.
Police in the East Branbant region say in a tweet that four people travelling in the minibus were killed in the accident Monday in the town 125 kilometers (78 miles) southeast of Amsterdam. The driver of the truck was seriously injured.
The cause of the accident and further details were not immediately available.
SEOUL, April 13 South Korea's central bank kept interest rates unchanged for a 10th straight month on Thursday, wary of geopolitical risks around North Korea and ahead of a much-anticipated U.S. Treasury report on foreign currency policy.
Following are key remarks from Bank of Korea Governor Lee Ju-yeol's news conference, translated by Reuters:
RATE DECISION:
"The Monetary Policy Board of the Bank of Korea decided today to leave the Base Rate unchanged at 1.25 percent for the intermeeting period."
ECONOMY:
"Looking at the real economy, growth has expanded somewhat even though consumption remained weak."
MONETARY POLICY:
"The need to cut interest rate has diminished compared with before. But as there is geopolitical risks and other uncertainties, we will keep (monetary policy) accommodative to continue to support the economic recovery." (Reporting by Cynthia Kim; Editing by Sam Holmes)
Jakarta: At least 34 persons were killed while 155 others rescued after a boat capsized off the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, authorities said on Wednesday. A disaster management official said the number of passengers the ferry was carrying exceeded the maximum authorised capacity, reports Efe news. The capsize took place late Tuesday. It was enroute to Selayar island. The boat was also carrying 48 vehicles.
"60 Minutes" : Tonight's hour includes a segment on Turkish immigrant Hamdi Ulukaya, the billionaire behind America's bestselling Greek yogurt, Chobani. But while he lives the American dream, he has been harshly criticized for sharing a piece of that dream with refugees by hiring them to work in his yogurt plants.
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Matt and Chris discuss the steady flow of recent tragedies in the open. Chris takes fans inside the Red Sox clubhouse as the team celebrates back-to-back A.L. East championships. Interviews include Mookie Betts, Craig Kimbrel, Chris Sale, Xander Bogaerts and Drew Pomeranz. Andrew Benintendi also breaks down his rookie season and Astros shortstop Carlos Correa talks about Houston’s success.
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HONG KONG A 59.60-carat pink diamond sold for a record $71.2 million (57.20 million pounds) in Hong Kong on Tuesday to local jewellers Chow Tai Fook after a five-minute bidding war between three phone bidders.
The "Pink Star", the largest Internally Flawless Fancy Vivid Pink diamond ever graded by the Gemological Institute of America according to Sotheby's, set "a new record for any diamond or jewel at auction", the auction house tweeted.
The diamond failed to sell in November 2013. The gem fetched a record $83 million but the buyer could not pay.
However, Patti Wong, chairman of Sotheby's Asia, said the Tuesday's three bidders had been vetted for this sale.
"All three bidders...have a long standing relationship with the company and we were very, very confident that all three bidders had the financial capability and of course the buyer definitely had the financial capability," she said.
"We're not worried at all."
(Reporting by Pak Yiu; Editing by Louise Ireland)
Holiday baked goods were for sale at First Community Church in Joplin this Sunday. Cookies, muffins, pie, banana bread, carrot cake, and other sweet treats were for sale as part of an annual charity event. And this year proceeds are going to Rapha House which recently did a presentation for the churches women's alliance.
Chairman Stephanie Everitt said, "We had a program from Rapha House early on this year to our women's alliance and she explained what Rapha House does and the ladies just felt like this was a very good cause and decided that this is where our proceeds would go this year." Everitt added,
"It's for the community, I mean it's our giving back to the community. And this is part of what our church does and it's very important to us."
The annual bake sale typically raises about four hundred dollars. Rapha House works to love, rescue and heal children who have survived trafficking and sexual exploitation. You can learn more on its website: https://raphahouse.org/
Trump calls out KKK, neo-Nazis in condemning Charlottesville violence
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Liberal insider Omar Khan says the Ontario campaign has been a rough one for the Liberals, but he’s not yet counting out party leader Kathleen Wynne.
After another river rescue this weekend, marine patrols are concerned the hot weather coould lead to tragedy. Tonight the Jackson County Sheriff's Office is offering some tips to keep you safe.
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MONTREAL — A man who threw a projectile at Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard at a vigil for victims of the Orlando massacre has pleaded guilty to assault charges.
Esteban Torres was charged after throwing the object at Couillard during a gathering in Montreal’s gay village in June 2016 to pay homage to the 49 victims gunned down at a gay night club in Florida.
Torres, 20 at the time of the assault, spoke to the crowd and later tossed an object at the premier, who was not injured but was quickly taken from the area by his security team.
The object in question wasn’t recovered, but Torres said at the time it was a ball of paper.
The young transgender rights activist had another charge of disturbing the peace conditionally stayed.
Torres returns to court on Oct. 20.
The Federal Reserve has begun unwinding its historic rescue of the financial system. Meanwhile, Janet Yellen's term as head of the central bank expires at the end of January.
Someone (the Easter Bunny?) added colorful eggs over the weekend to “Osprey Landing,” the steel piece of outdoor sculpture by artist Wendy Klemperer that rises above the Martin’s Point Bridge on Route 1 in Falmouth. (Dudley Warner / For The Forecaster)
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Gabby was born with Down Syndrome but has always wanted to open a restaurant. So with some help from her mom she has opened a coffee shop and she’s even hiring others with disabilities to work there. She even has her own brand of coffee!
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The Penticton United Church is planning to erect “no trespassing” signs at the recommendation of police and city bylaw officers.
MacKenzie recorded three shots and a plus-1 rating through 11:37 of ice time during Monday's 2-0 win over Montreal.
The Florida captain is locked into a fourth-line role with an emphasis on killing penalties. He entered Monday's contest averaging 2:25 of shorthanded ice time per game and has now collected just three goals and 11 assists through 65 contests for the campaign. There aren't many fantasy settings where MacKenzie is a serviceable option.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Appaloosa LP :
* Appaloosa LP says cuts share stake in General Motors to 1.9 million shares from 5.2 million shares - SEC filing‍​
* Appaloosa LP says ups share stake in Thermo Fisher Scientific to 375,000 shares from 160,000 shares - SEC filing‍​
* Appaloosa LP says ups share stake in United Rentals Inc by 64.2 percent to 1.2 million shares - SEC filing‍​
* Appaloosa LP - Change in holdings are as of June 30, 2017 and compared with the previous quarter ended as of March 31, 2017 ​ Source text for quarter ended June 30, 2017: (bit.ly/2uWm5mq) Source text for quarter ended March 31, 2017 (bit.ly/2r9xUnP)
DENTON, Texas — Roosevelt Smart had 28 points and DJ Draper scored 10 of his 12 points in the final five minutes to help North Texas rally for a 74-70 win over Rice on Saturday.
Allante Holston scored 13 points on 5-of-7 shooting for North Texas (13-10, 6-4 Conference USA), which has won three in a row.
Connor Cashaw's 3-pointer gave Rice (5-18, 2-8) a 56-47 lead with 8 1/2 minutes to play, but the Mean Green scored 13 of the next 17 points, tying it on a Draper 3. Draper made a layup and a 3-pointer and Smart made a pair of free throws for a 71-67 lead with 1:11 left. Bishop Mency hit a 3 for Rice but the Owls had two turnovers while North Texas was 3 of 4 from the foul line.
Cashaw had 18 points and eight rebounds, and Mercy scored 17, for Rice, which had 18 turnovers that cost 22 points.
TEL AVIV, March 30 Bank Leumi, Israel's second-largest lender, reported slightly higher fourth-quarter net profit that missed expectations and said it will begin paying a dividend for the first time in six years.
Leumi posted on Thursday quarterly net profit of 443 million shekels ($122 million), up from 431 million a year ago but below a forecast of 468 million shekels in a Reuters poll of analysts.
Net interest income rose to 1.87 billion shekels from 1.73 billion. It had credit loss expenses of 46 million shekels versus 33 million a year ago.
For the first time in six years the bank adopted a dividend policy, as its board set a payout ratio of 20 percent of quarterly profit, starting in the first quarter of 2017.
Its Tier 1 ratio, which measures equity capital as a proportion of total risk-weighted assets, rose to 11.15 percent at the end of 2016 from 9.58 percent at the end of 2015. ($1 = 3.6205 shekels) (Reporting by Tova Cohen; Editing by Steven Scheer)
The Mandarin Oriental will become the Waldorf Astoria. (Gai Phanalasy/FOX5)
The Mandarin Oriental hotel on the Las Vegas Strip will become a Waldorf Astoria this summer.
Hilton's luxury hotel brand on Wednesday announced it will operate the 392-room property in the complex that includes the Aria casino-resort, Vdara Hotel and Veer Towers.
A subsidiary of MGM Resorts International last month announced the sale of the 47-story property for about $214 million but did not reveal the buyer.
The Mandarin Oriental's management agreement was cancelled as a result of the sale.
The hotel will be known as the Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas. The property does not have a casino.
Hilton says the hotel will participate in its loyalty rewards program.
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STILLWATER, Minn. (AP)  An eastern Minnesota teen who asked her celebrity crush Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson to prom got a huge surprise when he actually responded.
The Pioneer Press reports that Stillwater Area High School Senior Katie Kelzenberg asked the actor to "Rock" it with her at her May 5 prom in a Twitter video posted last week. The self-proclaimed Johnson fan was dressed like "The Rock" and showed off her collection of Johnson-related merchandise.
His recorded response was played over the school intercom Friday. He says he admires Kelzenberg's courage, but that he won't be able to attend prom because he will be in Hawaii filming "Jungle Cruise."
Instead, Johnson rented out Marcus Oakdale Cinema on Saturday for Kelzenberg and more than 230 friends and family to watch his latest movie, "Rampage."
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CNN Loses In Quarterly Ratings To Home And Garden Television
CNN sat at tenth for primetime behind networks like ESPN, HGTV, Investigation Discovery and History. In total viewers, CNN finished seventh behind Nickelodeon and HGTV, among others.
In primetime, CNN didn’t even hit half as many viewers as Fox, managing just an average of 929,000 viewers.
Fox Business Network also bested competitor CNBC, marking its seventh consecutive quarter as the number one network in business news. Maria Bartiromo’s show “Mornings with Maria” outpaced CNBC’s “Squawk Box” for the first quarter ever. – READ MORE
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Celebrity Chef Mario Batali has been accused of sexual misconduct. The time span of these allegations is at least two decades.
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Baku. 17 January. REPORT.AZ/ Price of the Azerbaijani Azeri LT CIF crude, selling on world markets, went down by 0,14 USD or 0,25% compared with the end of last year.
Report informs, price of oil brand Azeri LT CIF makes 55,93 USD per barrel.
Notably, the minimum price of Azeri LT CIF was recorded in December 2001 (19.15 USD) and the maximum value of the brand was registered in July 2008 (149.66 USD).
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has denied reports of intercepted phone calls between Russian intelligence officials and members of Donald Trump's presidential campaign.
The New York Times said that the Russians made contact with Paul Manafort, who briefly served as Trump's campaign chairman. Current and former U.S. officials interviewed by the Times declined to identify other Trump associates contacted by the Russians.
Speaking to reporters in Moscow, Peskov, spokesman for President Vladimir Putin, pointed to the anonymity of the sources, saying that the reports "are not based on any facts, do not point to actual facts."
The report comes a day after U.S. National Security Adviser Michael Flynn resigned following reports he misled Vice President Mike Pence and other officials about his contacts with Russia.
The Lenovo VR headset with augmented reality capability will be branded as Lenovo Mirage. The trademark application has surfaced in the UPSTO database reports LetsGoDigital. A Dutch blog had spotted Lenovo's trademark entry first.
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The Lenovo VR headset for Windows 10 is part of the lower-cost VR headsets Microsoft announced earlier this year. The Lenovo Mirage VR headset comes with two front-facing stereo cameras, enabling users to use the headset for mixed reality applications. The Microsoft store is currently selling the similar Acer Mixed Reality headset to developers for $299.99.
The broader availability of the new generation of VR headsets for Windows 10 is expected to start soon. Oculus is reacting to the upcoming competition with a big sale. The Oculus Rift and controller bundle is on sale for $399.
Photographer finds baby taken along with stolen car abandoned in Florida parking lot. WFLA's Mark Douglas reports.
A baby taken along when his family's car was stolen has been reunited with his family thanks in part to a news photographer, NBC affiliate WFLA reported.
WFLA Photographer Mark Eggers found the baby, still strapped in his car seat, in a St. Petersburg, Florida parking lot Monday afternoon.
Eggers was working on another story at the time and was unaware of the ongoing search for the child.
"It was only a couple minutes and I had no idea why somebody would leave a baby there," Egger said afterward. "I just made sure that while I was watching the baby he was safe."
Police are still searching for the car thief who took and abandoned the baby.
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Former “Sex and the City” star Cynthia Nixon took to Twitter to announce her plan to run for New York governor. The actress will primary Gov. Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic primary in September.
It was a Saturday of celebration in Tiger World. Jackson State fans at the Lee E. Williams AAC found out that Robert Brazile got in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
They also witnessed the Tigers sweep rival Alcorn State.
JSU rallied from 6 down in the final minutes to beat the Braves 60-57. Mo Rivers hit a game tying 3, Chace Franklin the game winning 3 in the final minute of the game. Wayne Brent's Tigers improve to 7-3 in SWAC play, tied for 2nd with Grambling. Montez Robinson's Braves fall to 3-7 in conference play.
The Lady Tigers dominated from start to finish. They led by 30 at one point, going on to beat the Lady Braves 94-69. Like the JSU men, the ladies are also 7-3 in SWAC play. They're tied for 3rd with Grambling. Alcorn is .500 in league play at 5-5.
Jackson State hosts Southern on Monday while Alcorn State travels to Grambling.
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Finding fellowship and fun is just one of the benefits of being a member of the Community Church at SaddleBrooke’s choir.
The men and women of the CCSB’s choir and their spouses gathered for a patio party and sing-along Wednesday, May 17 at Ron and Leah Kari’s home. In addition to the usual appetizer and unit party goings on we experience in SaddleBrooke, we had an impromptu sing-along of gospel and praise songs under the stars.
Along with people who love to sing, our group has some pretty accomplished cooks.
Some of the pies, cakes and treats baked by the ladies were worthy of the Blue Ribbon at any county fair.
You can hear the choir at the Community Church at SaddleBrooke, an all denominational church, on Sundays at the DesertView Theater where services start at 8:30 a.m.
A reporter learns that Lucifer has been sleeping with Linda, who happens to be the reporter's estranged wife.
We caught a little teaser from Giro and Mammoth’s Poachers Pipe event a couple of weeks back, and now that it’s landed, the full blast of the official edit doesn’t disappoint!
Based around a burly hip feature with extra quarterpipes either side (forming a sort of short double pipe), it’s the latest in a list of great feats in snow shaping; offering the crew in attendance another end-of-season chance to throw burly stylish moves with the comp circuit done and dusted for the winter.
Needless to say, they pulled out all the bangers!
Edit featuring Giro riders: Brandon Davis, Darcy Sharpe, Gabe Ferguson, Maddie Mastro, Nils Mindnich & Sebbe De Buck
And guest poachers: Denver Orr, Kix Kamp, Scott Blum & Tyler Flanagan
WATERVILLE, April 2017 -Thomas College Provost Dr. Thomas Edwards has announced this year's speakers and honorary degree recipients for the College's 123rd Commencement Ceremonies taking place on the Thomas campus Friday, May 12, and Saturday, May 13. Commencement will take place Saturday, May 13, at 1:00 p.m. in the Harold Alfond Athletic Center at Thomas College. Thomas College is honored to announce Richard L. Whitmore, Jr. as this year's Commencement Speaker.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Fortuna Silver Mines Inc-
* Fortuna reports consolidated financial results for the second quarter 2017
* Q2 earnings per share $0.06
* Q2 sales $63.9 million versus $44.5 million
* Q2 earnings per share view $0.06 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Fortuna Silver Mines Inc qtrly ‍silver and gold production of 2,116,863 and 14,547 ounces, respectively​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
BBC Sport takes a look at the two-time reigning Fifa World Player of the Year Carli Lloyd's career following her arrival at Manchester City Women.
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I certainly hope that when he proposes this legislation that he also includes all of the church's that have used this issue in their sermons.
The Real Madrid star has been strongly linked with a move away from the Bernabeu this month with Antonio Conte interested.
Attempts to bring the Colombian to west London may be put on hold however with the Blues thought to be put off by his estimated £60m price tag.
However, Sutton believes they should use the money made from Oscar’s departure to secure his signature.
The British Foreign Office has issued a warning for visitors to Cataluña to be cautious, but it does not recomend not to travel to the region.
The FCO states: “Demonstrations have taken place in Barcelona and other areas of the Catalonia region and may continue for some days.
“They may occur with little or no warning and even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can escalate and turn confrontational. You should exercise caution if you’re in the vicinity.
“Demonstrations may also cause some disruption and delays to transport services. There have been calls for strike action which may also affect local services over the immediate period
One Arizona woman has decided to sell her very uniquely decorated home.Sitting on 20 acres of land, this eccentric full log side custom home features two bedrooms and one bathroom. In the kitchen, there are custom hardwood cabinets accented with river rocks.As for the rest of the house? Let's say it is very cat friendly. The owner has decorated every inch of the house with stuffed cat toys, cat beds and play-sets, and even has a cat toilet flusher.The owner lives in this house with her two pet cats, and has spent the last 25 years decorating the house for their pleasure.
March 31 Omnijoi Media Corp :
* To use undistributed profits to pay a cash dividend of 1 yuan (pre-tax) per 10 shares to shareholders for FY 2016
* To use additional paid-in capital to distribute 2 new shares for every 10 shares
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Russia’s Federation Council, the Upper House of the Parliament, has invited Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg to speak at one of its plenary meetings, Speaker Valentina Matviyenko said on Wednesday.
“We have sent an invitation and we will try to organise his arrival,” Matviyenko was quoted by TASS news agency as saying.
“Whether he will be able to come is another question,” she said.
The suggestion to invite Zuckerberg came from Senator Anton Belyakov, who said that the US billionaire might appear at one of the parliamentary “Hour of the Expert” events, in which guests normally address the lawmakers and hold a Q&A session.
Matviyenko said that the Federation Council may invite other well-known foreign experts to speak on topical issues.
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It’s difficult to understand anything Desiigner says besides “broads in Atlanta” and “Timmy Turner.” Caught in the moment, his energetic self spits out a new rap at his first VMAs. He seems high as a kite. And he’s sporting a salmon outfit with mustard-dipped shoes. The interviewer asks him when he’s about to release a salmon remix and he shows us a preview.
I have no idea what he was freestyling about or saying throughout the entire interview, yet maybe that’s why Panda went Triple Platinum. It was Desiigner’s first VMA and he certainly made a grand entrance with his fashion sense: no shirt, and utter gibberish that people know and love.
If you’re into rappers speaking in mumbo jumbo, check out this British boy’s powerful lyrics.
March 19(Reuters) - Kunwu Jiuding Investment Holdings Co Ltd :
* Says it changed the accounting policy due to national policy requirement
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NEW HAVEN, Conn. -- Former Yale basketball captain Jack Montague, who was expelled from the Ivy League school in 2016 for sexual misconduct, has enrolled at Belmont University in Tennessee.
Montague, who is a Tennessee native, is still suing to be readmitted to Yale. He complained in a court deposition last spring that he was unable to apply to other schools. He said Yale would not release his transcript until he paid a disputed tuition bill.
Karen Schwartzman, a spokeswoman for Montague, says Yale later released the transcript, allowing Montague to enroll at Belmont this fall. She says not all of his credits transferred and he will need two semesters to graduate. He exhausted his basketball eligibility at Yale.
Montague denies the sexual misconduct allegations. No criminal charges were ever sought.
Yale's attorneys have said the school and its officials acted appropriately.
The lawsuit, which also seeks monetary damages, is expected to go to trial next year.
An Eatonia, Sask., man who is already facing a child pornography charge is now facing more charges.
William James Winsley, 54, is facing four counts of child luring, two counts of making explicit material available to a child and one count of making child pornography.
READ MORE: Police charge Eatonia, Sask. man with possessing child pornography
Saskatchewan Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit officials said the additional charges were laid after a forensic analysis of computer equipment seized at Winsley’s home.
Computer equipment and storage devices were seized from his home on May 30 when he was arrested by ICE officers and charged with possession of child pornography.
Winsley was arrested on the new charges Tuesday at the Saskatoon Correctional Centre.
He appeared in Saskatoon provincial court on Wednesday and will remain in custody until his next court appearance on June 22.
CLEVELAND — Indians slugger Edwin Encarnacion sustained a potentially serious right ankle injury in the first inning of Game 2 of the AL Division Series against the New York Yankees.
Encarnacion was scrambling to get back to second base when he jammed his foot into the bag and rolled his ankle Friday. He dropped to the ground in obvious pain and writhed in the infield dirt while waiting for medical personnel.
Encarnacion, who was doubled up on the play, was unable to put much weight on his leg and had to be helped off the field. He had to pause on the trip to the dugout because he was hurting so much.
The Indians said Encarnacion has a sprained ankle and is undergoing further evaluation. Cleveland led the ALDS 1-0.
Had enough of Facebook? Here's how to permanently remove your profile from the social network
Facebook can be a great tool for staying in touch with friends and family but, for some people, the constant bombardment of updates, messages, likes, pokes and advertisements can all become a bit overwhelming, not to mention highly addictive.
In a study by researchers at the University of Winchester, ten self-confessed Facebook “addicts” were asked to stop using their accounts for four weeks. Many quickly became isolated from friends and family and reported feeling "cut off from the world".
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“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.
April 10 Chairman of Spain's Banco Popular :
* Says bank is in no position right now to pay dividends and is short of capital
* "If there was any doubt, the bank is in no position to pay dividends. The bank is short of capital," Chairman Emilio Saracho told shareholders in Madrid.
* Earlier, Saracho said Popular was set to raise more capital and a merger was a possibility. Further company coverage: (Reporting By Madrid Newsroom)
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Turkey on Sunday endorsed a proposal to grant President Erdogan with a series of sweeping new powers, and to shift the country away from a parliamentary system. However the international community has lambasted the process as undemocratic. We’ll be taking a look at how this might affect Turkey’s relations with neighboring countries.
US Vice President Mike Pence has issued a stern warning to North Korea during his trip to the South Korean capital of Pyongyang. We’ll be taking a look at what the US intends to do, and asking whether its recent attacks on Syria and Afghanistan are part of a wider international strategy.
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FRANKFURT, April 6 German billionaire Dietmar Hopp is preparing to put medical skin patch maker LTS Lohmann on the block as he reshuffles his portfolio, three people close to the matter said.
Hopp's investment firm Dievini has started reaching out to potential buyers to gauge their interest in an acquisition, they said.
Hopp, the co-founder of software group SAP, shared ownership of LTS with Switzerland's Novartis and German investment firm BWK.
But he bought out the fellow investors in a deal valuing the company at 1.2 billion euros ($1.3 billion) in 2014, after failing to find a third-party buyer for the business.
Officials at Dievini were not immediately available for comment. ($1 = 0.9384 euros) (Reporting by Arno Schuetze, Ludwig Burger and Carl O'Donnell; Editing by Maria Sheahan)
Leeds United have announced a two-game tour of Myanmar, despite a Foreign Office advisory against all but essential travel to parts of the country, and criticisms levelled at the southeast Asian nation's government.
The Championship side's post-season tour will take in two friendly matches, one against Myanmar's national team and another against the Myanmar National League All-Stars.
But the decision has been met with a mixed reaction.
Not only are parts of the country wracked by violence, but the government has been accused of ethnic cleansing in Rakhine State.
There police and local militias launched a violent campaign against Rohingya Muslims in August last year.
Thousands have been killed while thousands more have fled to neighbouring Bangladesh.
Memorial will be closed near the Tulsa airport due to repairs to a rail crossing.
Tulsa Police said BNSF will start the major repair work on the crossing over Memorial near Fine Airport Parking.
The work will last most of the day, closing Memorial.
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RICHMOND, Va - Chef Brian Mullins from Publix Aprons Cooking School showed Jessica how to make Grilled Ribeye with lemon butter and tomato farro risotto.
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Robert Rodriguez is skipping the party that is the current market. The famed asset manager, who called the dot-com and real estate collapses, has moved most of his assets out of the market, he tells ThinkAdvisor.
Rodriguez, who retired in 2016 from his longtime post as CEO of First Pacific Advisors, has warned for years of another financial crisis. He points to exploding consumer and government debt, as well as a Fed-created asset bubble.
David McKeown/Staff Photo Pottsville's Madison Sherakas (2) takes a shot with Mahanoy Area's Madison Cavenas (40) defending during the Schuylkill League girls' basketball semifinals at Martz Hall in Pottsville on Tuesday, February 14, 2017.
David McKeown/Staff Photo Mahanoy Area's Megan Babinsky (3) drives the ball with Pottsville's Madison Sherakas (2) defending during the Schuylkill League girls' basketball semifinals at Martz Hall in Pottsville on Tuesday, February 14, 2017.
Visitors experience different air quality from around the world at a new exhibition in London to raise awareness of pollution.
Back in 2014, a new WrestleMania tradition was born.
In honor of wrestling’s greatest giant, a special match bearing his name got added to the ‘Mania 30 card. On the evening of April 6, 2014, 31 men competed in the first ever Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal. Cesaro was the first man to win the match’s massive trophy, followed by Big Show, Baron Corbin, and Mojo Rawley. 2018’s edition of that match has even more importance tied to it than ever before – HBO will be airing a special documentary dedicated to Andre on April 10. Whoever ends up winning the golden trophy this year will certainly be considered more legendary than previous victors.
If you’re wondering who’s a part of the fifth Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal lineup, you’ve come to the right place.
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– Scott Dawson
– Dash Wilder
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To be announced…
CALGARY — A Calgary-based water pipeline technology and inspection company says it has agreed to be sold for more than half a billion dollars to New York-based Xylem Inc.
Pure Technologies Ltd. says the offering price of $9 per share or $509 million in cash is more than double its closing share price last Friday. The stock rose to $8.93 on Monday morning.
Xylem CEO Patrick Decker says Pure will help it provide cost-effective solutions to address worldwide concerns about aging water utility infrastructure.
Pure (TSX:PUR) has about 500 employees in corporate offices in Mississauga, Ont., and Columbia, Md., as well as regional offices in the United States, Mexico, Colombia, Australia and China. Most of its $126 million in revenue for the 12 months ended Sept. 30 was generated in North America.
Earlier this year, Xylem and Pure entered into a partnership in which Xylem represented Pure’s products and services in parts of the Middle East, India and Southeast Asia.
Partial walls of the Plutonium Reclamation Facility remained standing before most demolition of the building was completed in mid-December and a spread of radioactive contamination was discovered. The facility is part of the Hanford nuclear reservation’s Plutonium Finishing Plant. Courtesy Department of Energy
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Adriana Lima, a canon Victoria’s Secret angel since 1999, posted a life update on Instagram this weekend. The model announced that she would no longer take off her clothes for sexy photo shoots “for an empty cause.” She was spurred to make this decision after realizing that a friend was “unhappy” with her body.
The Brazilian model wrote, “[W]e can’t [continue] living in a world with such superficial values, it’s not fair.” The post did not specifically say whether or not she would be leaving her post at Victoria’s Secret over her new revelations, though she did write that she woke up every morning thinking, “Was I going to be accepted in my job?” She ended the post with the hashtags #embraceyourself #natureisbeautiful and #LOVEYOU. She also did not provide examples of photo shoots that are worth undressing for.
Stephen Hawking raises funds for Palestinian students
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Physics students in Palestine have received a massive boost from Professor Stephen Hawking who has asked his 3.8 million Facebook followers to donate to the Palestinian Advanced Physics School, a physics lecture series for West Bank masters students.
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In a Facebook post, the famous physicist said “I was pleased to send a greeting to the Palestinian Master students attending the first Palestinian Advanced Physics School last year. The school was greatly appreciated by both the students and the lecturers.
House Bill 41 now pending in the Maryland General Assembly would require condominiums, homeowner associations and cooperative housing corporations to register annually with the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation. Similar to a bill that was filed during the 2016 session but did not pass, the proposed law would require registration information that includes the name and contact information for each officer, board member, and property manager, along with such other information as the Department might require.
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Musiqana ... . In this Dec. 18, 2016 picture Abdallah Rahhal, singer of Musiqana, a Syrian band based in Berlin, performs during a concert marking their record release at the former silent movie cinema Delphi in Berlin.
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GREENACRES, Fla. - A suspect has been arrested in connection with a double homicide that occurred in Greenacres earlier this year.
Detectives say Scott Cinevert, 24, of West Palm Beach planned the armed robbery and fatal shootings of two men at a parking lot in Bowman Park on April 27.
PBSO said they do not think he is the one who pulled the trigger.
The victims were identified them as Matthew Makarits, 22, of Lake Worth and 21-year-old Marcus Stukes.
No bond has been set for Cinevert, who faces first-degree murder charges.
Three days after a rally by white supremacists in Charlottesville, Virginia, resulted in one of the marchers allegedly driving a car into a group of counterprotesters, killing Heather Heyer and injuring 19 others, President Donald Trump condemned Monday racism, the KKK, neo-Nazis and white supremacists. Many of his supporters, however, wanted to know why he had…
A New Year’s Day shooting sent seven people to the hospital while police continue to search for the people involved.
Officers responded to the scene near NW 14th Avenue and 80th Street in Miami-Dade shortly before 6 PM Sunday. Four of the victims were under the age of 18, including a 15-year-old.
Police say the victims were standing in front of a home when a car approached. Someone inside that vehicle lowered a window and opened fire before fleeing the scene.
A 17-year-old girl was listed in serious condition at Ryder Trauma Center, while the other six victims were listed in stable condition.
Anyone with information is asked to call Miami-Dade CrimeStoppers at 305-471-TIPS.
SAFE AND SOUND: A VMR crew and vessel was sent to tow the boat, which was about five nautical miles offshore.
A GROUP of people had to be rescued at sea after their boat started taking on water off the coast of Seventeen Seventy during the weekend.
A Round Hill Volunteer Marine Rescue spokeswoman said VMR received a phone call alerting them to the situation about 8.30am on Saturday.
"We put out a call to ask people to help the vessel, which they did,” she said.
"We appreciate everyone's help with the incident.”
A VMR crew and vessel was then sent to tow the boat, which was about five nautical miles offshore, back to the coast.
No one was injured.
The spokeswoman said the water had been busy during the Easter weekend and the rescue was an important reminder to people to be safe.
"People need to log on and log off and make sure their radios are working,” she said.
An Infantry squad fights for survival in the deadly Charkh Valley. They attempt to push the Taliban out of the area, yet locals may be helping the Taliban.
Realmuto will make $2.9 million in 2018 after losing his arbitration case, Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports reports.
Realmuto proposed a figure of $3.5 million. The catcher is set for his fourth season as the primary catcher for Miami, and although he didn't maintain his batting average from 2016, he did end up with better slugging numbers last season. In total, he compiled a slash line of .278/.332/.451 with 17 home runs and 65 RBI in 141 games, while also sprinkling in eight stolen bases. He should have solid value heading into this upcoming season, although his RBI numbers may come down a tad given the state of the club's current roster.
Silver State Schools Credit Union on Friday said its financial results for the quarter ending June 30 reflect “sustained progress,” as SSSCU reported its 21st consecutive quarter of positive earnings.
The CU reported net income of $2.66 million in the second quarter of 2017, compared to net income of $5.02 million for the second quarter of 2016. Silver State Schools earned $5.46 million in the first six months of this year, compared to $7.76 million in the first half of 2016. The credit union said its 2016 first-half earnings included a credit to its provision for loan losses of $2.5 million, while its first half 2017 earnings had credit of $255,000.
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The Incheon Pentaport Rock Festival, a major summer music festival in South Korea, saw a slight drop in the number of visitors from last year, according to organizers Monday.
Industry watchers attribute the drop to a growing competition from other music events held in the summer.
(Yescom Entertainment-Yonhap)
The festival was held at Songdo Moonlight Festival Park in Incheon, 40 kilometers west of Seoul, from Friday to Sunday, featuring a total of 70 international and domestic artists, including British rock band Bastille, Grammy-nominated band Justice and Australia's 5 Seconds of Summer.The audience size dropped to 76,000 from last year's 86,000, according to Yescom Entertainment. Its larger rival event, Jisan Valley Rock Festival, hosted by CJ E&M, also saw the number of visitors tumble 33 percent on-year to 60,000."We're seeing a lot of summer music events being held around the same period, splitting up the demand for large events," a concert industry insider said. (Yonhap)
When the Harry Potter movies began casting exclusively for British talent, there were no exceptions — not even for comedic powerhouse and family film hero Robin Williams.
In a new interview with the Huffington Post, casting director Janet Hirshenson revealed that Williams called director Chris Columbus about the part of Hagrid.
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"He really wanted to be in the movie, but it was a British-only edict," Hirshenson said. "And once [Columbus] said no to Robin, he wasn’t going to say yes to anybody else, that’s for sure. It couldn’t be.”
According to The Guardian, Williams previously mentioned his desire to play "a couple of parts" back in 2001, when the first Harry Potter film was in production.
Robbie Coltrane, of course, was eventually cast as Hagrid in the Potter films.
State Board of Administration of Florida Retirement System held its position in shares of Landauer Inc during the fourth quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The fund owned 5,626 shares of the company's stock at the end of the fourth quarter.
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SNK is celebrating its 40th birthday with a triumphant return to the golden age of arcade games -- with a modern twist. On November 13, the creator is launching a bevy of retro games for Nintendo Switch, including Alpha Mission, Ikari Warriors, Athena, Guerrilla War and Vanguard, among others. There's more to be announced, too, although the titles already confirmed can be pre-ordered now as part of the Switch-exclusive pack.
Hungry thief swipes chicken, entire tray of biscuits Finger lickin’ crook! Cops are on the hunt for a greasy-fingered thief who was caught on camera stealing chicken and biscuits from a restaurant in the Bronx, officials said. Customers...
Birth of an Empire (Biscuit) It’s 1:30 on a crisp, breezy Sunday afternoon, and Empire Biscuit in the East Village is packed. A line of peckish New Yorkers stretches to the back of the brand-new biscuit...
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Gauteng police have arrested three men after the Protea Glen community in Soweto reported a suspicious vehicle on Saturday night.
Police spokesperson Captain Mavela Masondo said the three men, aged between 22 and 28, were found in possession of an AK47 rifle, four magazines, and 260 live rounds of ammunition.
Masondo praised the community for their collaboration with police to apprehend the men.
"The arrested suspects will be profiled to establish if they can be linked to other crimes, as such weapons are used for the commission of serious and violent crimes," he said.
Masondo said in a separate incident in Alberton, south of Johannesburg, on Saturday night, five men were arrested after they were found in possession of a hijacked car and an unlicensed firearm.
"The suspects allegedly shot at the police as they were stopping them and police retaliated. Two suspects were shot and injured during the shootout," he said.
Masondo said all five suspects, aged between 22 and 40, were arrested.
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April 24 (Reuters) - PS Business Parks Inc:
* PS BUSINESS PARKS, INC. REPORTS RESULTS FOR THE QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 2018
* QUARTERLY FFO PER SHARE $1.59
* QTRLY TOTAL RENTAL INCOME $103.8 MILLION VERSUS $100.1 MILLION Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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In one of the most eventful offseason news days for Kentucky basketball in recent memory the chips have fallen - well, most of them at least - and the smoke is clearing.Cats Illustrated's Jeff Drum...
FILE - In this April 18, 2018 file photo, former FBI director James Comey poses with his book "A Higher Loyalty" at a Barnes & Noble book store in New York. Flatiron Books announced Tuesday that sales topped 600,000 copies, a number that includes print, audio and e-books. The former FBI director’s memoir has been one of the year’s most anticipated releases. Frank Franklin II, File AP Photo
TAIPEI (Reuters) – China has been pressuring the United Arab Emirates and four other countries to ask Taiwan to rename its representative offices in another sign of diplomatic pressure on the self-ruled island, Taiwan's foreign ministry said on Thursday.
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The prizes and rosettes for the summer dressage league at Calgow Equestrian were presented this week to the winning combinations.
Kate Soriani, who organises the dressage events at the centre, welcomed everyone to the presentations in the Jai Jolly Arena and congratulated the winners before handing over the prizes.
The summer dressage prizewinners at Calgow Equestrian
The winter dressage will start in November and anyone who can help on the day of the competition by volunteering will be very welcome.
Results:
Intro Senior - 1, Claire Higgins and Blue; 2, Louise Kerr and Tara
Prelim Senior - 1, Sue Forrest and Mitch; 2, Kayleigh McCulloch and Macy
Novice Senior - 1, Andrea Fitton and Penny
Junior Intro 1 - 1, Auryn Kirkpatrick and Charlie
Junior Intro 2 - 1, Auryn Kirkpatrick and Charlie
Prelim Junior 1 - 1, Molly McCubbin and Fizz
Prelim Junior 2 - 1, Molly McCubbin and Fizz
April 6 Smi Holdings Group Ltd
* Kong Dalu was appointed as an executive director of company with effective from 6 april 2017
* Yang Rongbing, currently an executive director, is redesignated as CEO
* Cheng Chi Chung, currently an executive director and chief executive officer of company, is redesignated as chairman of board
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STOCKTON — A fire hydrant shot water 30 feet into the air Monday morning after being hit by a car.
According to the California Highway Patrol, a water main break occurred at 9:17 a.m. after a black Acura struck the fire hydrant on Stockton Boulevard and Gerber Road.
The driver of the car was experiencing blood pressure issues around the time of the incident, but was not injured as a result of the crash.
The area around the hydrant became flooded as crews attempted to assess the damage and shut off the water.
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Mitchell exploded for 40 points (14-19 FG, 7-9 3Pt, 5-5 FT), six assists, five rebounds and two steals across 33 minutes in Friday's 129-97 win over the Suns.
The rookie was at it again Friday, coming just one point short of his career-high scoring total while establishing a new personal best with seven made three-pointers. Mitchell has already racked up six 30-point efforts during his first season, and he's now drained a jaw-dropping 73.7 percent of his shots on two occasions over his last eight contests. Given his massive upside, Mitchell should continue to serve as the linchpin of the Jazz's emerging offense, which is starting to display some significant firepower now that the first unit is at full health.
CHITTAGONG, Bangladesh — Sri Lanka set up a potential final-day victory in the first test against Bangladesh after smashing 713-9 Saturday before reducing the hosts to 81-3 in their second innings.
Bangladesh still trails Sri Lanka by 119 runs with first-innings centurion Mominul Haque 18 not out at stumps on Day 4 with an increasingly deteriorating pitch.
Sri Lanka declared its first innings two overs after tea, having reached the second highest total against Bangladesh. Sri Lanka also scored the highest — 730-6 declared in 2010 in Dhaka.
Openers Tamim Iqbal and Imrul Kayes made an aggressive start for Bangladesh which amassed 513 runs in its first innings, but Kayes played an expensive sweep shot against off-spinner Dilruwan Perera to throw away his wicket for 19.
Teaching kids how to use a computer is hard enough already, since they're kids, but just try doing it without any computers. That was the task undertaken by Richard Appiah Akoto in Ghana, and his innovative (and labor-intensive) solution was to draw the computer or application on the blackboard in great detail. His hard work went viral, and now Microsoft has stepped in to help out.
× The Download with Justin Kaufmann Full Show 10-6-17
Let’s go out in style this week! On tonight’s episode of The Download, Las Vegas-based journalist Carrie Kaufman returns to the show to give us an update on the latest news coming out of Las Vegas, New City editor and publisher Brian Hieggelke tells us about his new movie, “Signature Move,” we recap yet another busy week in news with Chicago Tribune investigative reporter Ray Long and journalist Carol Felsenthal and we end the show with Kevin Powell, Mark Carman and Andy Masur breaking down the Cubs 3-0 victory against the Washington Nationals in game 1 of the NLDS.
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Ciuffo has been assigned to High-A Charlotte following his return from a 50-game suspension, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Ciuffo put together a .245/.319/.385 batting line with seven homers and 42 RBI through 102 games at Double-A Montgomery in 2017. He'll look to settle in at the plate quickly and after missing the first few months of the season.
March 19 (Reuters) - BAHRAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANY BSC :
* SAYS CO TO BE DIVIDED INTO WHOLESALE AND RETAIL UNITS‍​ AS FUNCTIONAL SEPARATION
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MANISTEE — The theme for this year’s National Day of Prayer is “Pray for America – Unity”, taken from Ephesians 4:3, which challenges believers to mobilize unified public prayer for America. “Making every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace”.
The Manistee County celebration will gather at noon on May 3 on the steps of Manistee City Hall. Everyone is welcome to attend.
President of this year’s effort, Dr. Ronnie Floyd, pastor and former Southern Baptist Convention president, poses three questions to followers of Christ asking them to consider: What is God saying to our country right now? What is His heart for this nation? What is His call for this nation?
More statements recorded in lynching case
HARIPUR: Four more official witnesses recorded statements as the Anti-Terrorism Court Abbottabad continued hearing into Mashal lynching case on Thursday.
The total number of witnesses in the case reached 25. During the proceedings, Dr Shahid, Saddam Nisar, Syed Shah Nasir and Bahadur were examined at the Central Prison Haripur.
The court did not record the evidence of two official witnesses, Zubair and Usman. Anti-Terrorism Court Judge Fazal-e-Subhan fixed October 7 as the next date for the hearing.
A person sleeps by their tent before joining the entrance queue in Wimbledon Park on day three at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Wednesday July 4, 2018. PA via AP Philip Toscano
PARAMUS, N.J. -- Nicholas Anzalone of Paramus died on Jan. 28. He was 27 years old.
Nicholas, formerly of Lodi, was a member of Spring Valley Fire Co. # 2 in Paramus and a parishioner of Annunciation R.C. Church.
He is predeceased by grandparents Charles and and Frances Anzalone and Nina Teitz.
He is survived by his parents, Dean and RoseMary Anzalone; siblings Katie and Lauren Anzalone; and many aunts and uncles.
Donations can be sent to the Paramus Police Department #NotEvenOnce Opiate Awareness Program on Carlough Drive.
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Arvidsson notched two assists while adding five shots, two hits and a plus-2 rating in Monday's 4-0 win over the Sabres.
It's his seventh multi-point performance in the last 15 games, and Arvidsson has now eight goals and 18 points over that stretch. Barring a season-ending slump, the 24-year-old is well on his way to a career year.
SBP injects Rs1,400bln in market
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan on Friday injected Rs1,400 billion in the money market for seven days through its reverse repo open market operation, a statement said. The rate of return accepted is 5.76 percent/annum, it added.
Tyrese Gibson is not happy with Dwayne Johnson.
After Johnson confirmed on Twitter that he would be starring in a Fast and Furious spinoff film alongside Jason Statham, Gibson blasted the actor in a series of tweets on Friday.
"The real selfish #CandyA** revealed," wrote Gibson. "And why you on twitter..?? You lost my number right? I'm at you when I see you #Family."
"You still promoting a movie that no one wants to see made you clown," he continued.
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A 53-year-old woman lashed out and cut open her partner’s cheek with her fingernail.
Sharon Brook, of Devonshire Avenue, Thornton, admitted assault when she appeared before Blackpool Magistrates.
The court heard she had a previous conviction for the same offence.
The court heard that Brook had trouble controlling her temper if she drank.
She was ordered to do 30 days rehabilitation, 40 hours unpaid work and was fined £150.
Adrian Hollamby, prosecuting, said the couple had gone out drinking but split up.
Brook walked home and her partner took a cab.
This prompted a confrontation and Brook hit out and police were called.
Vice President Mike Pence condemned white supremacists Sunday while criticizing the media and defending the president. The Morning Joe panel reacts to Pence and the weekend's violence.
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Two Ferndale School District students have been diagnosed with pertussis (whooping cough), according to a report issued by the district. The FSD was notified by the Whatcom County Health Dept. that one Ferndale High School student and one Horizon Middle School student have been diagnosed with the illness. The district and department are working together…
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Kemp started in left field and went 1-for-2 with a walk and a two-run home run in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Rangers.
Kemp's role with the Astros had been on decline, but the injury to shortstop Carlos Correa, who was placed on the disabled list with a back injury, triggers a roster shuffle that opens up at-bats for Kemp. Marwin Gonzalez has been starting for Correa, leaving an outfield spot for Kemp or Jake Marisnick.
Senior Airman Terrance Jondiz, 375th Aerospace Medicine Squadron optometry technician, is this week’s Showcase Airman. Photo by Staff Sgt. Clayton Lenhardt
Milwaukee hard wood floor company educates home owners on White Oak and antique Heart Pine types of wood species that can be used successfully for flooring. MILWAUKEE, WI, UNITED STATES, June 14, 2017 / EINPresswire.com / -- Royal Wood Floors specializes in hard wood floor refinishing and installing hard wood floors in the greater Milwaukee area and has been highly successful for over 15 years.
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Rose McGowan has cancelled the rest of her book tour for her new memoir Brave.
A publicist for HarperCollins Canada Ltd., issued the news on Friday.
McGowan was scheduled to speak in Toronto on Sunday at the Ted Rogers Hot Docs cinema, and then stay in the city on Monday to do more promoting of the book as well as her new E network docuseries Citizen Rose.
HarperCollins said that’s now been “cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances” and that she “has cancelled the duration of her book tour.”
A report in Variety indicated that the actress had a confrontation on Wednesday during a public appearance in New York City, when an audience member stood and challenged McGowan’s comments on a recent podcast about transgender women. “You said that we, as trans women, are not like regular women. We get raped more often. We go through domestic violence more often,” McGowan was told. “Trans women are in men’s prisons. And what have you done for them?”
NLDS, GAME 2: DIAMONDBACKS at DODGERS
When: Saturday, 6 p.m.
Where: Dodger Stadium
TV: TBS
THE PITCHERS
DODGERS LHP RICH HILL (15-3, 2.71 ERA)
vs. Diamondbacks: 1-5, 4.78 ERA
At Dodger Stadium: 9-6, 2.23 ERA
Postseason: 1-2, 4.50 ERA
Hates to face: Jake Lamb 2 for 4, home run, four walks
Loves to face: Adam Rosales 0 for 5, four strikeouts
DIAMONDBACKS LHP ROBBIE RAY (15-5, 2.89 ERA)
vs. Dodgers: 6-3, 2.69 ERA
At Dodger Stadium: 2-2, 1.81 ERA
Postseason: 0-0, 3.86 ERA
Hates to face: Logan Forsythe, 4 for 9, home run, two walks
Loves to face: Cody Bellinger, 1 for 6, four strikeouts
UPCOMING MATCHUPS
Monday: Dodgers RHP Yu Darvish (4-3, 3.44 ERA) at Diamondbacks RHP Zack Greinke (17-7, 3.20 ERA), time TBD, TBS
Tuesday: Dodgers LHP Alex Wood (16-3, 2.72 ERA) at Diamondbacks (TBA) if necessary, time TBD, TBS
Thursday: Diamondbacks at Dodgers if necessary, time TBA, TBS
Ex-CBS anchor pleads guilty to harassing estranged wife Hot-headed ex-Channel 2 anchor Rob Morrison cut a plea deal in a Connecticut court Tuesday that spared him jail time for bombarding his estranged wife with more than 120 phone...
Disgraced ex-CBS anchor Rob Morrison whines to judge Disgraced ex-CBS anchor Rob Morrison whined to a judge Tuesday that he only serial-dialed his estranged wife more than 120 times over three days because he wanted to talk to...
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Babbitt is considered probable for Tuesday's game against the Cavaliers.
Babbitt has been battling a minor back issue of late, but he's played in each of the last six games, and the probable designation is likely just precautionary. In Sunday's loss to the Knicks, Babbitt played 21 minutes and finished with nine points (3-4 FG, 2-3 3PT) and three boards.
An artists vision creates a whimsical estate unlike any other in Rancho Mirage. The compound, named Terra, boasts 2 foot thick walls of rammed earth and steel rebar and wine stained floors composed of earth and concrete. Upon arrival a vast property featuring 1.5 acres of land transport your to a sanctuary unlike any other. This custom estate designed by Jim Mcintosh has an open floor plan, and utilizes significant materials sourced from around the world, the embody an artist touch, such as Peacock feather ceiling, antique stained glass windows and exotic stones surfaces abound. A separate studio building is a phenomenal entertainment venue, yet features the ability to be transformed into a professional recording studio. The guest house, and gate house provide the ability to host guests, and have staff on-site with ease. The grounds feature a salt water pool and sprawling lawns, fit for a king. Don't miss the irreplaceable artists escape!
Parts of Austin, Texas are in lockdown after a bomb exploded leaving two people injured, reports CNBC's Michelle Lee.
Tyler Junior College announced on Monday that an active shooter drill is planned for August 16 from 2:30 until 3 p.m.
The statement from the college reads as follows:
As Tyler Junior College prepares for its 2017-2018 academic year, employees and students need to be prepared in case of an emergency that occurs on campus. Assisted by various emergency response organizations, TJC will conduct an active shooter drill at its main campus (1400 E. Fifth St.) and TJC West Campus (1530 SSW Loop 323) on Wednesday, August 16, from 2:30 – 3:00 p.m.
During the active shooter drill, campus police will send out a series of messages which will state THIS IS A DRILL at the beginning of each communication. Following the drill, a weather emergency informational meeting will be conducted.
Officers from various law enforcement agencies including Tyler Police and FBI will assist in the drill along with representatives from Trinity Valley Community College, Kilgore College and UT Tyler.
April 28 Beijing SL Pharmaceutical Co Ltd :
* Sees net profit for H1 FY 2017 to fluctuate by -15 percent to 10 percent, or to be 215.5 million yuan to 278.9 million yuan, compared to net profit of the same period in FY 2016 (253.6 million yuan)
* Comments that dropped growth rate of some products affected by industry policy is the main reason for the forecast
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/EVN6Gn
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
President Sooronbai Jeenbekov signed a decree appointing Farid Niyazov the head of the Presidential Administration, releasing him from his previous post. The Information Policy Department of the Presidential Administration reported.
By another decree, Almazbek Usenov was dismissed from this post in accordance with the notice of resignation.
Farid Niyazov was previously appointed Advisor to the President of Kyrgyzstan. After retiring from the post of the head of the Presidential Administration, he served as a full-time Adviser to the head of state.
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Sound Sultan releases the much awaited music video for his collaboration with Harrysong, 'Non Stop'.
The visuals for the Dapiano produced track was shot by Clarence Peters.
A 30-year-teacher at Pinson Valley High School is accused of having sexual contact with a female student.
The teacher was transported to Jefferson County Jail to await formal charges, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. His name hasn't been released yet.
According to the sheriff's office, the victim reported to the school's principal on Friday that she had been having sexual contact with the teacher. A youth services detective was called to the school to investigate and question the teacher.
The victim reported that the contact started at the beginning of the school year and was ongoing.
According to the sheriff's office, the teacher admitted to having sexual contact with the student.
Jefferson County Schools declined to comment on the arrest.
BEIJING, July 4 (Reuters) - China’s Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday that Stern Hu, an Australian citizen and former Rio Tinto executive jailed in China on bribery charges eight years ago, has been released.
Ministry spokesman Lu Kang made the announcement at a daily news briefing in Beijing.
Hu had been serving his sentence in a jail in the Chinese financial hub of Shanghai. (Reporting by Ben Blanchard; Writing by Michael Martina)
All lanes of Interstate 20 in the eastbound lane are back open following an accident.
That accident happened near exit 68 in the eastbound lane -- that's near Brickyard Road and the Broad River Bridge.
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No word on any injuries.
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Maroon 5 have just released their brand new collaboration with Julia Michaels called “Help Me Out,” and you can stream it right here!
The track with the 23-year-old “Issues” hit-maker is off the Adam Levine-fronted band’s recently announced sixth studio album called Red Pill Blues, which is set to hit stores on November 3rd and is available for pre-order now.
Maroon 5 also recently premiered the Joseph Kahn-directed music video for their latest hit single “What Lovers Do” featuring SZA.
You can also stream “Help Me Out” on Spotify and download it on iTunes now!
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Loyd scores 27, Storm top short-handed Mystics 81-77
SEATTLE (AP) — Jewell Loyd scored 27 points and grabbed eight rebounds, Breanna Stewart added 25 points and the Seattle Storm beat the Washington Mystics 81-77 on Tuesday night.
Seattle passed it around the perimeter in the closing seconds and Loyd was left wide open for a baseline jumper to extend their lead to 80-77. Washington inbounded it with 6.4 seconds left but Natasha Howard intercepted a pass and sealed it at the free-throw line.
Howard finished with 14 points and seven rebounds for Seattle (4-1). Loyd was 10 of 18 from the field with three of the Storm's seven 3-pointers.
Kristi Toliver scored 17 of her 20 points in the first half and Tianna Hawkins added 17 for Washington (4-1). Myisha Hines-Allen had 10 points and 11 rebounds.
Washington was without star Elena Delle Donne. She played only 13 minutes on Sunday because of dehydration.
COLUMBUS (WCMH) – Police are looking for a man who robbed a bank east of downtown Columbus Wednesday afternoon.
It happened around 12:21pm at the Chase Bank at 1245 East Long Street.
According to Columbus police, a man gave a note to the teller that stated he had a gun and wanted money. The teller gave the man an undisclosed amount of money.
Police say the man left the bank and ran south.
Police described the robber as a black male in his late 20s. He stood around 5’7” and weighed around 150 pounds. He was wearing sunglasses and a dark green hooded sweatshirt.
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ST. LOUIS- The 136th annual Veiled Prophet Parade in downtown St. Louis is now called America's Birthday Parade.
The parade starts at 9:30a.m. Wednesday at Union Station and marches down Market Street towards the Arch.
For the first time, parade-goers are invited to follow the last float down to the Archgrounds.
Samuel Awoyinfa, Abeokuta A couple who were said to be returning to Lagos from a trip to their hometown in Enugu State, were said to have died in auto crash which happened on Monday in Sagamu axis, along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, in Ogun State. The couple who were travelling in their black Honda CRV with the […]
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PC culture is tossing out classic American novels and other comments Transit expert: Why It Pays To Stop Fare-Beaters Neither Mayor de Blasio nor officials at the MTA were given a heads-up on Manhattan DA Cy Vance’s decision to stop prosecuting...
School pulls 'Huck Finn' and 'To Kill a Mockingbird' over n-word DULUTH, Minn. — Two classic American novels will no longer be required reading in eastern Minnesota schools because they contain racial slurs. “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” and “To Kill...
In 'Band of Robbers' Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn are 30 Mark Twain’s eternal boys, Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn, ride again as modern 30-something misfits in Adam and Aaron Nee’s cheery heist caper for literary nerds. Tom (Adam Nee) is...
All sides of politics are contemplating the fall-out after one of Pauline Hanson's One Nation senators, Brian Burston, opted to publicly back the company tax cuts, in defiance of her recent backflip to block the measure.
"I don't want to cause any angst or division in One Nation, but once I make a handshake with somebody, that's it. I stick to my word," Senator Burston said.
The implications are more significant than they first appear – for One Nation, for the tax plan, and for future government legislation.
One Nation senator Pauline Hanson at a press conference on Thursday. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
For Senator Hanson, the war of words the move has sparked could see Senator Burston break away.
At a hasty press conference on Thursday Senator Hanson showed few signs of conciliation, stating that she had told Senator Burston of her plan to withdraw from the deal last Monday, and that he had agreed.
Prosecutors: NYPD detective stalked ex, threw urine on door
NEW YORK (AP) — Prosecutors say a former aide to a top New York City police official abused her position to torment an ex-lover and threw urine on the woman's front door.
Detective Lori Campbell has been arraigned Tuesday on charges including stalking, criminal mischief and official misconduct. The 51-year-old is Chief of Department Terence Monahan's former secretary.
Prosecutors say Campbell sent 2,400 unwanted text messages, tailed the woman and her husband in an unmarked police car and attacked her, sending her to the hospital for pacemaker repairs.
The Daily News reports Campbell was also accused of violating police rules by searching for the couple in a department database 10 times and placed on modified duty in February.
The NYPD says Campbell has since been suspended without pay. Her lawyer says she'll fight the charges.
Guinness World Records adjudicator Claire Stephens reads the proclamation confirming the Town’s successful bid for Longest Concert by Multiple Artists last spring as concert organizers and volunteers whoop it up. The presentation took place at Wintersong, the Town’s winter music festival that drew large crowds to Downtown Stouffville January 19-20 as 50 music acts performed at various restaurants and shops.
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Bafana Bafana will be dressed in a new kit when they resume their Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Libya in September.
SA's shirt sponsor Nike unveiled the new kit on Tuesday and they said the strip is filled "with strong vibrancy to reflect the fact that most of the national players are picked from the domestic league."
“In the past‚ South Africa’s national side has been blessed with star players from European clubs.
"Today the squad is predominantly picked from the domestic league‚ a truth that fills it with a strong vibrancy and positions Bafana Bafana well for next year’s African tournament‚” said a statement from Nike.
“With the national team’s 2018 collection‚ the young squad has the kits to match its energy.
"The nation’s emerging crop of players will wear a new collection highlighted by a dazzling yellow home kit embellished with a powerful green print on the sleeves.
"The away kit is a bold green with a cascading horizontal pattern.”
After stopping the woman, officers asked her to open the suitcase and discovered a young man inside.
The immigrant, a 19-year-old from Gabon, was treated by medics who feared he had suffered from a shortage of oxygen while in the suitcase.
Ceuta is a popular destination for many sub-Saharan Africans hoping for a better life in Spain
The Moroccan woman, identified only as H. E. L., has now been arrested on immigration-related charges.
Ceuta is a popular destination for many sub-Saharan Africans hoping for a better life in Spain. In early 2014, 15 immigrants drowned after trying to swim around the Tarajal border in a bid to illegally reach Spanish soil.
Sixteen Civil Guard officers were arrested over the incident after Spanish authorities admitted border police had fired rubber bullets “in the direction” of the migrants. However, the case against the officers was later dropped.
English version by George Mills.
Wolves Under 19s got their season off to an encouraging start with a hard fought 24-24 draw at Catalans on Saturday.Match Report here:
Bangor-on-Dee will continue to monitor conditions ahead of Friday’s seven-race fixture.
The Horse Comes First raceday is due to get under starters orders at midday, but the North Wales track was yesterday covered in snow after around 20cm fell on Sunday.
A heavy frost was due overnight but course officials remain hopeful racing will go ahead, tweeting that milder weather towards the middle of the week would help aid the chances of racing.
Bangor posted: “The course currently has a covering of snow, with frost due, however conditions are due to improve from Wednesday and we will continue to update throughout the week.”
Bangor are also celebrating after picking up the Best Small Racecourse of the Year award at the Racecourse Owners Association Awards.
Bangor were joint recipients of the award after the judging panel couldn’t split them with Musselburgh.
Japan's economy expanded by a much higher-than-expected 4% in Q2, extending the longest streak of uninterrupted expansion (six quarters) in 11 years.
Growth was driven by robust domestic demand, as consumer spending and capital expenditure both rose at their fastest rates since 2014.
With a rising yen, the benchmark Nikkei fell 1% following the news, as markets reopened after a public holiday last week.
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Toronto Mas Bands Association, the Organization of Calypso Performing Artists and the Ontario Steelpan Association will be on hand to kick off the 51st year of the celebration of Caribbean culture in Toronto. 11 am-2 pm. Free.
A collision on North Lake Drive near Old Cherokee Road has traffic limited to a single lane of travel going north and south. (Source: Lexington Police Twitter)
The Lexington Police Department is on the scene of a collision on North Lake Drive near Old Cherokee Road Monday evening.
Police say the collision has limited traffic to a single lane going both north and south.
Police did not say if anyone was injured.
Commuters are urged to find an alternate route. Check back for more updates.
TRAFFIC ALERT - A collision on North Lake Drive near Old Cherokee Road has traffic limited to a single lane of travel going north and south. pic.twitter.com/tm8iVSmfZL — Lexington Police(SC) (@LexingtonPD) August 14, 2017
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1:14 First baby of the year gets name from the Bible Pause
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An international deal to curb Iran’s nuclear program struck in 2015 is working and all sides should stick to their commitments, the European Commission said on Friday. “We are following very closely all the developments on the deal…reminding that it is a non-proliferation deal, which has been endorsed by the UN Security Council, that it’s working, delivering as it has been verified eight times by the international agency for atomic energy,” a commission spokeswoman told reporters in Brussels. The agreement “gives all sides the necessary assurances,” she added, as cited by Reuters. US President Donald Trump is expected to announce his decision soon on whether to remain engaged in the deal with Iran.
KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) — Thomas Wilder went off for a career-high 38 points — 31 after halftime — as Western Michigan broke away late from Bowling Green in an 89-79 win on Tuesday night, continuing a late-season surge.
Western Michigan (10-15, 6-7 Mid-American Conference) has won three straight and four of five, rebounding from a four-game losing streak.
Tucker Haymond, 16 points and 10 rebounds, knocked down a jump shot to break a 63-63 tie with 8:07 to play, sparking a 9-0 run for the Broncos over the next two minutes. Bowling Green came as close as four after that, but Wilder closed the game with six straight free throws and a layup.
Wilder finished 11 of 17 from the floor and 15-for-15 shooting at the line.
Western Michigan was 31 of 37 at the free-throw line as Bowling Green was called for a season-high 30 fouls, losing two of their top four scorers.
Rodrick Caldwell led the Falcons (11-15, 5-8) with 15 points, Zack Denny and Dylan Frye 13 each.
Andrew Taylor, senior reporter
Let's not beat around the bush. Running can be boring. It takes little skill and is not sociable. Anyone who can talk while running is probably walking or will crash into a road sign.
Happily, most of us are blessed with ears that can listen endlessly to Eye of the Tiger while circling Centennial Park.
Listening to podcasts and upbeat music playlists can help take the boredom out of running.
Except me. It barely takes a canter for my ears to work up a lather until they are as slippery as eels. Earphones have a tendency to slide out and become a tripping hazard as they dangle around my legs.
Headphones are heavy and turn my ear into a sauna, generating enough heat to melt my earwax.
One of the thousands of Chinese immigrants to the United States in the 1950s was nineteen-year-old Joy Lee, whose inspiring journey to a new world—and a new life—personifies the immigrant experience. Almost sixty years later, with US immigration policy in the headlines, Joy Lee Han will discuss her story, documented in her new book, "Rice Paper Memoirs."
In the program, Han will recount her early life in Kaifeng in north central China, describing both idyllic childhood days spent raising silkworms and tending her grandmother’s goats, and the terror of Pearl Harbor Day, when she was forced, with her parents and five siblings, to flee the American Baptist Compound where they lived. Nine years later she would find herself on the run again, this time sneaking across the Chinese border into Hong Kong on her way to America.
Han also will discuss her experience writing a memoir, read from "Rice Paper Memoirs," take questions, and sign copies of her book. Refreshments will be served.
The Thanksgiving long weekend is set to kick off with some rain according the Environment Canada forecast.
In the morning, Saskatoonians can expect cloudy skies to bring along a 30 per cent chance of showers before a westerly wind, gusting between 40-60 kilometres per hour, partially clears skies to a mix of sun and cloud. The high is expected to reach 13 C — an exact match for Saskatoon’s seasonal average temperature.
The clouds are expected to return in the evening as the chance of showers increases to 60 per cent as temperatures dip to a low of 3 C — nearly three degrees warmer than the seasonal average.
Record temperatures for October 7 were set in 1943 and 1939 when temperatures reach a high of 27.8 C and a low of -11.1 C respectively.
Apparently, a black woman just walking around, knocking on doors in an affluent white neighborhood was enough to trigger one woman to call 911.
Source: CNN
(CNN) A black Oregon state representative says someone called the police on her while she was canvassing door-to-door in her district.
Rep. Janelle Bynum represents District 51, which includes the area of Clackamas County, where she was campaigning.
In a Facebook post Tuesday, the Democrat wrote that a woman notified police that Bynum was suspicious because she was "spending a lot of time typing on my cell phone after each house."
Bynum is running for reelection in the fall, and said she takes notes when she's visiting her constituents to keep an account of what her community cares about.
She praised the deputy who responded for being professional, and said she asked him if she could meet the woman who made the call, but she was not available.
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There will be a temporary one-way traffic pattern along a portion of Kapiʻolani Street on Saturday, (October 7).
Between the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., traffic will be allowed to flow in the Puna or southerly direction on Kapiʻolani Street between Hualālai Street to Wailoa Street.
The temporary one-way traffic pattern allowed under Hawaiʻi County Code, Section 24-10, will be in effect to accommodate the annual St. Joseph School Country Fair.
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It's not easy having eyes all over the scene, being around to take in all the wild visuals at all the worthwhile places in the city. There are, however, those parties and gallery openings where a fortunate photographer can point and shoot. Every week, in collaboration with WorldRedEye, New Times brings you a solid recap of all the recent experiences you might have missed around Miami. It's impossible to be everywhere, but hey, we can try to keep our Eyes on Miami.
September 28
T.I., Bow Wow, and Marlon Wayans at Story: T.I. made sure everyone got whatever they liked with a storytelling performance at Story Thursday night. Stars on the sidelines included Marlon Wayans and Bow Wow.
Austrian Chancellor Christian Kern says uncertainty during Brexit negotiations is not good for Europe or the region's economies.
SYDNEY, April 13 Australia's foreign investment watchdog has cleared Chinese- backed coal miner Yancoal Australia Ltd to pursue its $2.45 billion acquisition of Rio Tinto 's Coal and Allied Division, Yancoal said on Thursday.
The approval by the Australian Investment Review Board marked a critical milestone for Yancoal, representing the Australian government's support for investment in the local resources sector, Yancoal said.
Yancoal said it expects to complete the deal in the third quarter of 2017. (Reporting by James Regan; Editing by Sandra Maler)
The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation says a body found in Webster County is that of a missing Fort Dodge woman.
The DCI says an autopsy confirmed the body found near Clare is 26-year-old Jessica Lyne Gomez. The Webster County Sheriff’s department said last week it was searching Gomez and 26-year-old Mackenzie Knigge of Clare.
Knigge was found last Thursday in Indiana and is now one of two people charged with first-degree murder in Gomez’s death. The other person charged is 25-year-old Phillip Williams of Lafayette, Indiana.
Williams and Knigge are being held in the Tippecanoe County Sheriff’s Office in Lafayette, Indiana waiting to be brought back to Iowa. No other details on the crime were released.
(Photo courtesy of the DCI )
Reception in Broadcasting House was a hive of activity all day as almost 300 pupils came through the doors
Ice Cream From The Cow To The Cone
A closer look at the organic process of Stensland Family Farms
by Josh Bixler
SIOUX FALLS – You’ve probably heard the term “farm to table,” but a Sioux Falls ice cream shop is sprinkling in its own twist on the phrase.
And the result is pretty sweet.
KDLT photojournalist Josh Bixler spent a day with the folks at Stensland Family Farms for a look at how their operation goes from cow… to cone.
Stensland Farms is hoping to begin offering tours of their Larchwood facility in May. Their store in Sioux Falls is located on 41st St. near Fudruckers. All of their dairy products are produced locally with organic methods.
If you like a little variety with your highlight reels, Emmanuel Sanchez’s is worth checking out.
This weekend, Sanchez (16-3 MMA, 8-2 BMMA) co-headlines Bellator 198 opposite featherweight and former UFC fighter Sam Sicilia (16-8 MMA, 1-0 BMMA)
Bellator 198 takes place Saturday at Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Ill., near Chicago, and the main card airs on Paramount following prelims on MMAjunkie.
While heavyweight headliners Fedor Emelianenko and Frank Mir have garnered most of the pre-fight attention, it’s worth keeping an eye on Sanchez, a 27-year-old Mexican-American contender who’s won three straight and six of his past seven.
As you can see in the video above, he brings plenty of tools to the cage – from flying triangles to Donkey Kong punches to other general go-for-broke badassery.
For more on Bellator 198, check out the MMA Rumors section of the site.
Clinton Chamber of Commerce’s fall Hub City Market will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21,
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is now estimating the Republican tax bill will generate about $1.8 trillion in new tax revenue over 10 years by boosting economic growth.
But that’s a lot more than nonpartisan congressional analysts have projected. The Joint Committee on Taxation estimates that growth stimulated by the anticipated tax cuts will generate some $409 billion in additional tax revenue over 10 years.
President Donald Trump and Republican leaders in Congress have promoted the massive tax plan by promising the tax cuts will boost the economy. The $1.5 trillion House and Senate tax bills combine steep tax cuts for corporations with modest reductions for individuals.
The new Treasury Department analysis out Monday says about half the expected increase in economic growth likely will result from tax benefits for corporations.
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The Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce conducted a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday, January 18, at Filiberto’s Mexican Food, Cave Creek.
Founded in 1993, Filiberto’s has served the southwest with 24-hour, fast, authentic Mexican food, launching its first restaurant in Mesa. In only a few years, 10 other Valley locations opened.
Filiberto’s is located at 31414 North Cave Creek Road in Cave Creek. For additional information, call 480.488.3624 or visit filibertos.com.
To learn more about the Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce, call 480.488.3381 or visit carefreecavecreek.org.
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Baku. 24 May. REPORT.AZ/ Another player on “Qarabag” FC transfer list has been named.
Report informs referring to Tuttomercatoweb, this is Nicola Citro, striker of Serie B club “Trapani”.
The club offered 3-year contract with annual salary of EUR 900,000 to Citro called “Messi of Fishano”. 29-year-old forward can also be signed by “Benevento” close to Serie A. But the player is more positive towards attractive offer of “Qarabag” club.
Notably, Nicola Citro ended 2016/2017 season with 5 goals, 3 assists, 2 yellow and 1 red cards.
Korpisalo stopped 34 shots in Monday's 5-4 overtime win over the Bruins.
The Jackets backup came up big, making tough saves all night to help the club steal one on the road and win its eighth straight game. Korpisalo has recorded the victory in three of those games, posting a .913 save percentage along the way, but with no more back-to-backs left on Columbus' schedule, the 23-year-old may well have seen his last action of the season.
× NC mother arrested after doctors find multiple bruises on son
MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. — A 22-year-old North Carolina woman was arrested after doctors found signs of abuse when her 3-year-old son was taken to the hospital, WLOS reports.
On July 30, Amber Nichole Prater Prater took the toddler to the hospital because he was running a fever.
During an examination, medical professionals noticed bruises over the child’s body and contacted authorities.
The case was received by the Sheriff’s Office on a referral by the McDowell County Department of Social Services.
Prater is charged with child abuse and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
Kentucky-Texas A&M games have been close
Kentucky senior Derek Willis talks about Tuesday night's game with visiting Texas A&M. Four of the last five games between the two teams have gone to overtime.
Officials tell us a 23-year-old male is now dead after crashing into a snow fence while snowboarding in Lake Tahoe.
Around 1:15 p.m. on Thursday, December 7th, first responders were called out to help the man who went off the trail.
According to witnesses, the man was going down Snowshoe Trail at a fast speed when he lost control. He fell and slid several feet off the trail.
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Made with rum, honey and lime juice, the Canchánchara may well be the essence of the Cuban cocktail
WASHINGTON (AP) — The chair of the Republican National Committee says they will return contributions from former finance chair Steve Wynn if he's found guilty of sexual misconduct allegations.
Ronna Romney McDaniel tells Fox News Channel's "America's Newsroom" that she finds the allegations against the Las Vegas billionaire "deeply troubling."
She says an investigation will be conducted and that if he's found guilty of wrongdoing "we will absolutely return 100 percent of that money. But we're going to let due process take place."
Wynn has denied the allegations, first reported by The Wall Street Journal.
The RNC announced Saturday that Wynn was stepping down from his position as finance chair.
Some Republicans in Congress have already announced they are donating contributions they received from Wynn to charity.
Woman saves two dogs from drowning in Portneuf River
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POCATELLO — A local woman saved two dogs from drowning in a popular nature area at the Portneuf River over the weekend.
Courtney Hough took both her dog, Roxy, and her in-laws’ dog to the Edson Fichter Nature Area in Pocatello.
The dogs went into the river and Courtney says she soon realized the animals were struggling due to the strength of the current.
She quickly took action and went in and rescued both dogs, struggling herself to get out of the river.
“It had so much current and more like power than any ocean I’ve ever been in,” Hough told KPVI. “So it’s super dangerous right now. Nobody should go in this spot or pretty much anywhere in this river. I can’t believe how bad this current was.”
Hough recommends keeping your dog on a leash if you plan on bringing it along the Edson Fichter Nature Area.
The USD/CAD pair moved-off highs and now extends its consolidative mode into early Europe, as the major lacks momentum amid extended New Year holiday-break.
Currently, the USD/CAD pair trades -0.13% lower at 1.3424, although found fresh bids at 1.3415, session troughs. The Loonie remains firmer on the first Monday of 2017, as investors continue to cheer reports that oil finished 2016 in excess of a 45% gain and posted its biggest annual gain since 2009.
Attention now turns towards a spate of key US macro releases due later in the week, as full markets return and await the US payrolls data due this Friday, which will be the key determinant of the USD/CAD price-action in the near-term.
USD/CAD Technical Levels
To the upside, the next resistances are seen near 1.3451 (daily highs) and 1.3471 (5-DMA) and from there to 1.3498 (10-DMA). To the downside, immediate support might be located at 13438 (daily pivot) and below that at 1.3400 (zero figure/ six-day low) and at 1.3354 (Dec 21s low).
Charlotte Hornets rookie Devonte' Graham takes his first big step in the NBA Friday when the Hornets open summer-league play in Las Vegas. DAVID T. FOSTER III dtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
Albanian police say they have prevented the smuggling of 230 archaeological artifacts from ancient Apollonia and have arrested two people.
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By Hillary Borrud
The Oregonian/OregonLive
Oregon’s candidates for governor will soon square off in a series of debates, giving voters an opportunity to compare their positions and plans for the state.
But first, Democrat Kate Brown and Republican Knute Buehler must resolve a debate over the debates – specifically, how many they should hold and in which areas of the state.
On Wednesday, Buehler reiterated his call for the incumbent governor to participate in 10 debates or other joint public appearances around the state. Brown has previously called for three public debates and “as many joint appearances with independent media outlets as possible,” according to her campaign website.
“Voters deserve to hear directly from us where we stand on the issues,” Brown said last month in a statement posted to her campaign website.
Grit is a common word used to describe Garcia, not only because as she pitched with a brace as soon as she was physically able to, but because of the way she pitches. She attacks every hitter by pounding the strike zone, which has already helped UCLA (56-5) achieve its most wins since 2001 (62). In the midst of the worst title drought in program history, she wants to end UCLA’s streak of seven championship-less seasons as well as her own lifelong streak. And she wants to make her mother cry again, once more in a good way.
BERLIN (AP) Hundreds of Charlie Chaplin fans dressed as his “Tramp” character on Sunday, April 16, and gathered at the silent film star’s former home in Switzerland, marking what would have been his 128th birthday.
An official at Chaplin’s World museum, which opened in 2016, said 662 people sporting the star’s distinctive bowler hat and cane gathered at the Manoir de Ban in Corsier-sur-Vevey, above Lake Geneva.
The Manoir de Ban was where Chaplin lived his last 25 years, raising children, writing music, and movie scripts, and contemplating his legacy far from the glare of the Hollywood spotlight. He died in 1977.
A 2-year-old was shot to death late Wednesday morning in the northeast valley, Las Vegas police said.
Las Vegas police are investigating after a 2-year-old was shot to death late Wednesday morning in the northeast valley. (Greg Haas/ Las Vegas Review-Journal)
A 2-year-old was shot to death late Wednesday morning in the northeast valley, Las Vegas police said.
Police were called just after 11:50 a.m. about the shooting on the 3900 block of North Nellis Boulevard, near Las Vegas Boulevard North, Metropolitan Police Department spokeswoman Laura Meltzer said.
Medical personnel pronounced the baby dead at the scene. Metro homicide investigators are on their way, Meltzer said.
No other information was immediately available.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
Contact Blake Apgar at bapgar@reviewjournal.com or 702-387-5298. Follow @blakeapgar on Twitter.
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TORONTO — Tosaint Ricketts remains sidelined with a thyroid abnormality that has seen him miss multiple preseason games, the Toronto Sun has learned.
Toronto FC’s third-choice striker travelled to Los Angeles last week but has since been held out of training.
It’s unclear when Ricketts could return to action. The club hasn’t put a timeline on the Canadian international’s recovery.
Toronto FC returns to Toronto Saturday night after wrapping its first leg of preseason with a 2-2 draw against Los Angeles FC Friday afternoon.
The Reds head to Mexico on Tuesday to resume preseason. The club has scheduled friendlies against Club America and Pachuca.
Ricketts’ health concerns come after coach Greg Vanney told the Sun this week he’s looking for one of TFC’s forward prospects — Ben Spencer, Jordan Hamilton, Ayo Akinola — to contribute this season.
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LONDON, April 5 (IFR) - Volkswagen Financial Services has set final terms for a £850m four and eight-year dual-tranche bond, according to a lead bank.
The company will sell a £500m four-year at G+122bp on orders of over £1.3bn, and a £350m eight-year at G+147bp on orders of over £1bn.
This follows guidance at Gilts plus 125bp area for an expected £500m size and 150bp area for an expected £300m size, respectively. Both were plus or minus 3bp, to price in the range.
Initial price thoughts for the four-year were plus 135bp area and for the eight-year plus 155bp area.
Bookrunners are Barclays, Goldman Sachs and HSBC.
The deal is expected to price later today.
The issuer is rated A2/BBB+ by Moody's/S&P.
The deal follows Volkswagen International Finance's four-tranche €8bn deal issued last month.
(Reporting By Laura Benitez)
Refugio - A natural gas pipeline has exploded in South Texas, in a fiery display that lit up the sky and could be seen for kilometres.
Texas Department of Public Safety Sergeant Nathan Brandley says the explosion occurred near Refugio, a rural community north of Corpus Christi on Wednesday morning.
Brandley says no one was hurt and that there are no refineries or plants nearby.
He says it's too early to know what triggered the explosion and crews are working to close the line and extinguish the flames.
Mishaps with transmission lines are not uncommon. In the past two decades, the US government has recorded more than 2 000 accidents on gas transmission lines across the country.
The first duet by dancers Ursula Perry and Efrén Corado Garcia was deliciously sensual and raw. I can imagine the piece structured in a more traditional dance form where Perry and Garcia sustain throughout as a lead couple, but the more egalitarian approach prevailed with duet after duet emerging from the eight-member ensemble. The dance is 50 minutes long, and a natural ending occurred about 10 minutes earlier when the dancers returned to the group, yet I would have not have wanted to miss the forceful ending duet by Dan Higgins and Tyler Orcutt.
The Cigarette Smoking Man makes the final preparations for his ultimate plan while Scully and Mulder race to locate William while he's on the run.
NIAGARA FALLS — Niagara Regional Police arrested a 57-year-old man from New York state after he was stopped at the Rainbow Bridge and allegedly found to have child pornography in his possession.
On Oct. 6, the NRP internet child exploitation unit entered into a joint investigation started by the Canadian Border Services Agency assigned to the Niagara Falls border crossing.
As a result, Roger Eugene Crawford, of Dansville, N.Y., was arrested and charged with possess child pornography and import child pornography.
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday called for tighter restrictions on immigration in the wake of the terrorist attack in New York City carried out by a Bangladesh native living in the U.S.
"America must fix its lax immigration system, which allows far too many dangerous, inadequately vetted people to access our country," Trump said in a written statement quoted by USA Today.
Toronto police are looking for a man believed to be in his 30’s in connection to a sex assault investigation.
10 injured in bowser explosion in Sheikhupura
SHEIKHUPURA: At least 10 people were wounded in an LPG bowser explosion at a gas plant on Baddoor Road in the wee hours of Sunday, rescue sources said.
According to the rescue sources, the fire engulfed the plant and two adjacent Paper Mills shortly after bowser exploded while refilling it at Saudi gas plant.
Ten people sustained injuries in the explosion, the sources said and added that they were rushed to DHQ hospital for treatment. Of them, 9 were discharged from hospital while another was referred to Lahore.
The fire at paper mills have been brought under control while the fire fighters were making efforts to put out the blaze of gas plant, the rescue sources said.
May 3 Silver Standard Resources Inc
* Silver Standard reports first quarter 2017 results
* Q1 adjusted earnings per share $0.17
* Q1 earnings per share $0.13
* Q1 revenue $117.9 million versus i/b/e/s view $112.8 million
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.12 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Silver Standard Resources Inc - a total of 52,528 ounces of gold were sold at an average price of $1,214 per ounce during Q1 of 2017
* Says produced 97,851 gold equivalent ounces at cash costs of $646 in Q1 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Dennis Edwards, the former leader singer for The Temptations, whose gritty voice carried some of the biggest hits of the Motown era, has died, according to his booking agent Rosiland Triche. He was 74.
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Edwards, who would have turned 75 on Saturday, died Thursday night in Chicago after suffering from a long illness, Triche told CNN.
Triche described Edwards as "the ultimate showman."
The Grammy Award-winner's voice was prominent on hits including "Cloud Nine," "Papa was a Rollin' Stone" and "I Can't Get Next to You."
"He inspired millions around the world. We shall remember him," the Rev. Jesse Jackson tweeted. "So talented. He is above #CloudNine, going higher."
Edwards joined the Temptations in 1968, replacing lead singer David Ruffin, just as the group launched its funk-psychedelic sound. He left and rejoined the group several times over the decades.
His 1984 solo record, "Don't Look Any Further," reached No. 2 on the R&B charts, according to Billboard Magazine.
× Body found in James River
HENRICO COUNTY, Va. — A body was discovered in the James River near 895 in Henrico County on Monday afternoon, according to law enforcement.
The discovery came after police received reports of a person threatening to jump from bridge.
Virginia State Police and Henrico Police are on scene investigating the incident.
An update will be provided shortly.
This is a developing story.
Witnesses can submit news tips or photos here.
April 28 Bank Of Ireland
* Group continues to trade in line with expectations
* Our net interest margin increased by 3bps from 2.27 pct in H2 2016 to 2.30 pct in Q1
* Business income has remained in line with second half of 2016
* New lending in Q1 2017 was in line with our expectations and included a c.30 pct increase in ROI mortgage volumes relative to Q1 2016
* Customer loan volumes were eur 78 billion at end of March 2017
* Asset quality across our loan portfolios has continued to improve during Q1 2017 in line with our expectations
* At end of March 2017, group's fully loaded CET 1 ratio was 12.0 pct, compared to 12.3 pct at end of December 2016
* Group's organic capital generation of c.30bps during quarter was offset by an increase in pension deficit Further company coverage: (Reporting By Padraic Halpin)
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Three people from the Wausau area were arrested Thursday after police say they were on Appleton East High School grounds with weapons. Appleton Police Sgt Dave Lund tells WLUK the school's resource officer was walking through the hallways at the end of the school day and noticed two people who did not appear to be students at the school.
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As many as 12 All Blacks have signed contract extensions to remain at the Crusaders until the end of 2019.
With the exception of scrumhalf Bryn Hall, all the players who started for the Crusaders in the Super Rugby final against the Lions have secured contracts for next year and beyond.
The 25-year-old Hall initially joined the Crusaders on a one-year deal from the Blues and is yet to re-sign with the franchise; while there is also uncertainty surrounding the future of Marty McKenzie, who only made five Super Rugby appearances this year.
The 12 All Blacks who have agreed new deals are Codie Taylor, Sam Whitelock, Kieran Read, Owen Franks, Israel Dagg, Joe Moody, Matt Todd, Ryan Crotty, Seta Tamanivalu, Wyatt Crockett, Scott Barrett and Luke Romano.
The non-Test players include Richie Mo’unga, Mitchell Hunt, Ben Funnell, Mike Alaalatoa, Tim Perry and Oli Jager.
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Failed Saskatchewan Party leadership candidate Alanna Koch is still bringing in a salary, despite not working since April 6.
Koch has been on the government’s payroll since the end of January. She was placed on paid leave on April 6. Since then, she has made $38,000 in salary. The Opposition argued that is enough to keep the legislature’s cafeteria open for another year.
The cafeteria is currently open to tenders to the private sector. The tender closes on Thursday.
On Wednesday, Saskatchewan’s cabinet approved an order to cancel Koch’s appointment of deputy minister to the premier, effective June 1. Premier Scott Moe said the government is currently negotiating a severance package for Koch that will take into account her salary over the past two months.
Moe defeated Koch for Sask. Party leadership at the end of January.
BEIJING—China is banning imports of North Korean coal, iron and seafood, starting Tuesday, in a move to enforce new United Nations sanctions targeting Pyongyang’s nuclear-weapons program.
The trade halt, announced by China’s Commerce Ministry and customs agency in an online statement Monday, follows a weekend phone call between Chinese President Xi Jinping and his U.S. counterpart Donald Trump on how to deal with North Korea’s...
Lew and Mary Green and The Ragtime Evolution will perform at the Darien Arts CenterA's first-ever gala, An Evening Under the Stars, taking place on Saturday, June 24th in Darien, CT. Lew and Mary Green and The Ragtime Evolution will perform at the Darien Arts CenterA's first-ever gala, An Evening Under the Stars, taking place on Saturday, June 24th in Darien, CT.
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Following a successful outing down under in his last fight in Auckland, Mark Hunt will attempt to go one better against the streaking Marcin Tybura
The heavyweight clash takes place in Sydney, Australia and will be the main event of UFC Fight Night 121 in November.
Hunt managed to bounce back from a stoppage defeat to Alistair Overeem in impressive fashion, stopping the hype train of Derick Lewis with a fourth round TKO back in June.
Tybura will be no easy task for the popular walk-off KO specialist. The Pole beat former heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski at UFC Fight Night 111 also in June and is riding a three fight winning streak into the bout.
Our canine companions are extraordinary animals. They're athletic, playful and loving and can do almost anything.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Majesco Ltd:
* SAYS TO CONSIDER RAISING OF FUNDS THROUGH FURTHER ISSUE OF SECURITIES WORTH UP TO 2.50 BILLION RUPEES‍​
* SAYS TO CONSIDER RAISING AUTHORISED SHARE CAPITAL OF CO TO 250 MILLION RUPEES FROM 150 MILLION RUPEES Source text: bit.ly/2BRV3Aw Further company coverage:
FILE - In this Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016, file photo, Actress Cynthia Nixon poses for the photographers during a photo call for the film 'A Quiet Passion' at the 2016 Berlinale Film Festival in Berlin, Germany. The former "Sex and the City" star says she'll challenge Gov. Andrew Cuomo in New York's Democratic primary in September. Her announcement Monday, March 19, 2018, sets up a race pitting an openly gay liberal activist against a two-term incumbent with a $30 million war chest and possible presidential ambitions. Michael Sohn, File AP Photo
1492 - Christopher Columbus’s notes first recorded reference to tobacco.
1920 - The League of Nations met for the first time.
1928 - The RNLI lifeboat Mary Stanford capsized in Rye Harbour with the loss of the entire 17-man crew.
1933 - Thailand had its first election.
1934 - Sir Oswald Mosley and Black-Shirt fascist followers were put on trial. They had been arrested and charged of “riotous assembly” after a fascist meeting on October 9.
1940 - The German Luftwaffe bombed Coventry in a massive raid leaving much of the city devastated.
1943 - Heinrich Himmler ordered all Gypsies and those of mixed Gypsy blood to be put on the same level as Jews and placed in concentration camps.
1977 - Princess Anne gave birth to a boy - the first royal baby to be born a commoner for more than 500 years.
1985 - The Anglo-Irish agreement was signed, giving Dublin a role in Northern Ireland for the first time in more than 60 years.
1988 - The first Fairtrade label, Max Havelaar, was launched in the Netherlands.
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Teal Bunbury scored on a penalty kick in the 88th minute as the New England Revolution tied Atlanta United 1-1 on Wednesday night.
New England (5-4-4) has one win in its last five games — with two straight draws. Atlanta (8-3-2) had won four straight on the road.
Krisztian Nemeth drew the late foul in the corner of the penalty box after capitalizing on a defensive turnover. Atlanta goalkeeper Brad Guzan chose the right direction but Bunbury found the upper-right corner. Guzan was given a yellow card for kicking the ball into the stands after the goal.
Josef Martinez opened the scoring for Atlanta in the 23rd minute by redirecting Julian Gressel's cross. It was Martinez's league-leading ninth goal of the season.
New England goalkeeper Matt Turner kept the Revs within reach by denying Ezequiel Barco's point-blank attempt in the 82nd.
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Police sources have revealed that the Lagos Commissioner of Police, CP Fatai Owoseni has warned Police officers in the state against indiscipline and corrupt practices such as extortion and illegal stop-and-search of Lagosians.
Owoseni we gathered made this known while lecturing Lagos Area Commanders, DPOs, Operational Officers, including men of the Swift Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS; Rapid Response Squad, RRS, and other sectional heads on operational strategies to rid criminals in Lagos.
While he also queried some erring officers and warned them against indiscipline/ disobeying lawful order against all forms of police conducts, he emphasized that the duty of the Police is to protect lives & properties. He encouraged DPOs to nominate police personnel for the weekly training as this will help reduce the level of police misconduct.
In a related development, Owoseni also warned Lagosians against jungle justice as anyone caught in the act will be made to face the full wrath of the law.
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A motorcyclist was killed in a crash that shut down transition roads in Toluca Lake during rush hour traffic Monday morning.The crash was reported shortly before 4:30 a.m. on the eastbound 134 at Cahuenga Boulevard. One motorcyclist was killed after apparently striking a center divider and being hit by cars on the road.All lanes of the southbound 101 transition to the eastbound 134 were closed, as well as all lanes of the southbound 170 to the 134, which caused a major traffic backup for miles during the morning commute.The closure was in place until coroner and California Highway Patrol officials completed their investigation, Los Angeles Fire Department officials said.Riverside Drive heading eastbound was a recommended alternate route for morning commuters at Cahuenga Boulevard.All lanes were back open shortly after 9 a.m.The cause of the crash was under investigation.
Radio 702 | The SA Natives Forum has called for Derek Hanekom’s dismissal due to his bigotry and fascism that they believe is polarising the nation along the racial, and ideological lines.
JOHANNESBURG – The South African Natives Forum has called for Tourism Minister Derek Hanekom’s dismissal due to his bigotry and fascism on Twitter that they believe is polarising the nation along the racial, gender, cultural and ideological lines.
This follows Hanekom’s tweeting in condemnation of ANN7’s decision to broadcast an event addressed by former president Jacob Zuma, and Zuma’s latest newborn.
SA Natives Forum’s Shampene Mphaloane says Hanekom any political background of any kind and him being a former political prisoner does not condone his rogue behavior.
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Tracking Tropical Storm Nate
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The Alabama News Network Weather Authority team of meteorologists is tracking Tropical Storm Nate around the clock. We have a full array of tools to help you watch the storm as it moves toward the Gulf Coast.
You’ll want to download our latest Weather Authority App, which you’ll find free in your app store. This will allow you to stay up-to-date wherever you go with tracking information, radar and current conditions.
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Stay with our meteorologists Shane Butler, Elissia Wilson, Ryan Stinnett and Ben Lang to get you through the storm safely. They will break into programming on CBS 8 and ABC Montgomery as needed to bring you watches and warnings.
An outflow boundary or a gust front as it is sometimes called is formed when rain-cooled air from the downdraft of a thunderstorm hits the ground and spreads out ahead of a storm or in the direction that the lower level surface winds are flowing.
KARACHI: Authorities arrested two people Tuesday night for littering at a public place in Kausar Niazi Colony of the metropolis' North Nazimabad area, Geo News reported.
The two arrestees were identified as Daulat Khan and Rehmat Khan, both of whom were named in a first information report (FIR) filed with the police, it said.
Littering anywhere other than the designated garbage dumps is a crime, police said, adding that the arrestees' garbage-filled trolley, as well as their tractor, was taken into custody.
Grape farmers will soon be assured of reliable markets for their products as an investor is currently reviving a wine factory here, the Parliament heard. The deputy minister in the Prime Minister's Office , Mr Anthony Mavunde told the August House this morning that the Dodoma Wine Company Limited is currently under maintenance with a view of reviving its operations.
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A day after concerns about westward growth sunk a request to extend the 836 expressway into Kendall, Miami-Dade's mayor stepped in to try and revive the proposal with county commissioners. Mayor Carlos Gimenez called for the commission to reconsider Tuesday's 3-2 committee vote against the proposed extension .
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× Suspect in Boswell Drive shooting arrested
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – The Huntsville Police Department confirms an arrest in connection to a shooting on Boswell Drive on January 27.
The victim was found suffering from a gunshot wound to the head and was transported to the hospital for treatment.
Adrian Washington was taken into custody by patrol officers. In addition to a felony Assault warrant he is also charged with Certain Persons Forbidden to Possess a Firearm. Police say he had a gun in his possession when arrested.
St. Joseph defeated host Stamford High, 3-0 (25-22, 25-19, 25-21) in an FCIAC girls volleyball game on Friday.
Bridget Fatse had 16 kills and a pair of aces for the winning Cadets, now 12-1 overall and 9-0 in the FCIAC.
Christina Crocco (7 kills, 7 blocks) and Hannah Hutchison (12 digs, 2 aces) helped defeat the Black Knights (5-6, 4-5 FCIAC).
A man from the Ridgeway area south of Winona was killed Monday morning in a crash on County Road 17. Winona County Sheriff Ron Ganrude said Laverne Oevering, 82, was driving about a half mile from the bottom of Witoka Hill when his GMC Jimmy went on the lip of the road. The sheriff said when he pulled the SUV back on the road he over-corrected and it veered off the other side down a steep embankment into Pleasant Valley Creek.
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Kevin Durant says Jarrett Jack—a fellow DMV native and former Warrior—was the first player he called when considering joining Golden State.
In a story by Bleacher Report’s Yaron Weitzman, Durant said he asked Jack about what it’s like to play with Stephen Curry and his teammates.
For @BleacherReport, profiled Jarrett Jack, aka the NBA star-whisperer https://t.co/BIWWzI5DVy — Yaron Weitzman (@YaronWeitzman) March 19, 2018
One day two summers ago, Jarrett Jack received a text message from Kevin Durant. “Can you talk real quick?” […] Something about the tone of the text just seemed, well, different. It wasn’t how he and Durant typically conversed. They got on the line. “What’s Steph like?” Durant asked.
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This is one of the better van conversions that I’ve seen. “Kita has been living in a van for 3 years full time in Vancouver Canada and Hailey joined Kita one year ago. Kita teaches Kundalini yoga and Hailey is a Contemporary Dancer.”
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Vancouver and Seattle have some of the highest housing costs in the world. Average working people have to find a place to live somewhere. Van life or tiny house living in general may not be someone’s first choice, but if you create a really nice living space with everything you need then it is a viable option.
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This week’s 2/13 WWE RAW drew an average of 3.09 million viewers on Monday night on the USA Network according to a report by Showbuzzdaily.com.
This is down from last week’s show that drew 3.12 million viewers. RAW came in at No. 2, No. 3 and No. 4 for the night on cable in the key 18-49 demographic.
For the second week in a row., WWE saw viewers slowly tune out the show over the three hours. “Love and Hip Hop 7” on VH1 again won the night on cable.
Hourly breakdowns of the WWE RAW Ratings
Hourly breakdowns were as follows.
Hour 1: 3.199 (down from 3.339 million viewers last week)
Hour 2: 3.153 (down from 3.165 million viewers)
Hour 3: 2.909 (up from 2.842 million viewers)
RAW, headlined by Charlotte vs. Bayley for the WWE RAW Women’s Championship, averaged a 1.11 rating among adults 18-49 on Monday night. This is down slightly from last week’s show that drew a 1.14 rating.
Ghana needs someone whose life will speak louder than his or her words.Whose character can be noticed and prompts others to examine the way they are handeling the nation's resources.
By: Kyei-Afrifa Mannhei
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — A federal judge has handed a lifeline to efforts to block the Dakota Access pipeline.
U.S. District Judge James Boasberg ruled Wednesday that the Army Corps of Engineers didn't adequately consider the possible impacts of an oil spill where the pipeline passes under Lake Oahe (oh-AH'-hey), a wide area of the Missouri River, in North Dakota.
Boasberg says the Army must redo its environmental analysis in certain sections and he'll consider later whether the pipeline must halt operations in the meantime.
The Standing Rock Sioux tribe, which has led opposition to the pipeline, called it a "significant victory."
A spokeswoman for Texas-based Energy Transfer Partners, the pipeline's developer, didn't immediately respond to messages.
CHICAGO — An autopsy has determined that a 19-year-old woman whose body was found inside a suburban Chicago hotel freezer died of hypothermia from exposure to cold conditions.
Kenneka Jenkins' body was found Sept. 10 in a walk-in freezer at the Crowne Plaza Chicago O'Hare Hotel in Rosemont. Jenkins had left her Chicago home to attend a party at the hotel. She was found about 24 hours after relatives contacted the hotel and police to report her missing.
Surveillance videos released by police days later show Jenkins, alone, wandering through a kitchen area near the freezer.
The Cook County medical examiner's office says toxicology tests found alcohol, caffeine and an epilepsy/migraine medication in Jenkins' system.
Chesterfield will test its emergency messaging system on Tuesday as a part of Virginia's Statewide Tornado Drill.
The message will be sent around 9:45 a.m. to residents who are signed up for Chesterfield Alert. The message will also "instruct residents on reviewing their emergency plans, including finding an interior room away from windows, in preparation for a tornado," Chesterfield officials said.
Those who would like to sign up can do so by clicking here. Residents then can choose how they would like to receive the alerts - phone call, text message, or email.
Tornado Preparedness Day is on March 20. The National Weather Service will also send an alert across all NOAA radios at the same time Chesterfield will send out their message.
Click here to learn more about the drill and find preparation tips.
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As brands and retailers face the challenging and uncertain market, siloed inventory management is expected to become a practice of the past as companies such as Inturn deliver solutions to eliminate inefficiencies.
For its part, Inturn, an inventory solution company, expects retail market dynamics to help fuel demand for its platform due to a lack of a centralized inventory process. To meet that demand, the company said it received $22.5 million of Series B financing, which was led by B Capital Group.
Quarterback Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys might be wearing their normally road royal blue jersey uniforms more often at home this season. Brad Loper
At 7:39 a.m., Glen Lake Fire and Rescue and the Leelanau County Sheriff's Office responded to the post office in Glen Arbor for a report of an injured man in the lobby. The 47-year-old Manton man was found bleeding from the head and face, according to a press release from the sheriff's office.
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About Weekend Care
Weekend Care is a local charity founded in 1991 (formerly Sunday Care), providing a safe social environment Friday-Sunday for Calderdale residents aged 50 or over. Weekend Care also provide respite for carers, who can bring their cared-for to the centre and have a day to themselves.
BROOKSIDE, N.L. — A teenage boy has been charged with attempted murder after a shooting in Newfoundland on New Year's Eve.
Police say officers were called to the town of Brookside around 11 p.m. Saturday after a 16-year-old boy was shot.
He was airlifted to a hospital in St. John's with serious injuries and remained in hospital Monday.
A 17-year-old boy has been charged with attempted murder, careless use of a firearm, pointing a firearm and breach of recognizance.
A 33-year-old is also facing charges in connection with the incident including criminal negligence causing bodily harm and careless use of a firearm.
A man who sold ammunition to Las Vegas shooter Stephen Paddock has been charged with manufacturing armour-piercing bullets.
Douglas Haig, who sold ammunition as a hobby, said he had not noticed anything suspicious when he sold tracer rounds to Paddock.
Haig's fingerprints were found on unfired armour-piercing bullets in the Las Vegas hotel room at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino where Paddock unleashed his attack on unsuspecting country music fans.
According to a criminal complaint filed in a federal court in Arizona, Haig does not have a license to manufacture armour-piercing ammunition.
Haig told investigators that when Paddock bought the ammunition at his home in suburban Phoenix, Paddock went to his car to get gloves and put them on before taking the box from Haig.
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AUSTIN (KXAN) — Police are responding to an armed robbery at a Subway restaurant on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard in West Campus. The robbery happened exactly two weeks after two Subways, also in West Campus, were robbed by a woman with a similar description.
Officers were called at 8:49 p.m. Friday to the Subway at 500 W. MLK Blvd. The suspect was described by witnesses as a black woman with a gray shirt and black jacket with a red flower.
She left northbound on San Antonio Street, UT police say. People were asked to avoid the area and call 911 immediately if they see the suspect.
The Subway at 500 W. MLK was the one Subway restaurant in West Campus that was not hit in the robberies two weeks ago.
April 6 Orix Corp
* Says it repurchased 4.9 million shares for 8.28 billion yen in total from March 1 to March 31
* Says this was part of the share repurchase plan announced on Oct. 26, 2016
* Says it accumulatively repurchased 6.5 million shares for 10.89 billion yen in total as of March 31
Source text in Japanese:goo.gl/qqSiVA
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
April 12 UBS Wealth Management Americas (WMA), a unit of UBS Group AG named Mark Sanborn as head of capital markets & sales, according to an internal memo obtained by Reuters.
Sanborn — currently chief risk officer of the company's investment bank — will be succeeding Tom Troy, who is retiring after 30 years in financial services.
In addition, Peter Hill will be joining UBS WMA as head of public finance from Wells Fargo where he was U.S. head of public finance since 2009. The company also named Steven Genyk as WMA head of municipal trading. (Reporting by Elizabeth Dilts in New York and Komal Khettry in Bengaluru)
MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) -- Heisman Trophy finalist Collin Klein is returning to Kansas State as an assistant coach.
The former star quarterback will coach the same position with the Wildcats after spending last season as the quarterbacks coach at Northern Iowa. Klein was director of recruiting operations, a quality control coach and offensive graduate assistant at Kansas State after his playing days.
Klein's spot on coach Bill Snyder's coaching staff became available when Del Miller announced his retirement earlier this week after 45 years in coaching and 20 years at Kansas State.
Klein guided the Wildcats to the Big 12 title during the 2012 season, when he was a finalist for the Heisman Trophy. He also won the Johnny Unitas Award while going 21-5 in his career.
Peggy Radford of St. Paul carded a hole-in-one while golfing at the Nordic Trails Golf Course in Alexandria on Aug. 5.
Radford was golfing with Matt Radford, Jeff Kramer and Annie Kramer when she aced the par-three sixth hole. She used an eight iron from 90 yards.
A visiting King William’s Town mother was robbed at gunpoint in front of her two young children when they went for a walk at the Port Elizabeth beachfront yesterday.
Two gunmen attacked Maree Rushmere, 37, and her 66-year-old mother, Patricia Hayes, just metres from the Protea Hotel Marine.
Police spokeswoman Colonel Priscilla Naidu said a case of robbery was being investigated.
“The attack happened as the victims were walking along the beachfront in Marine Drive,” she said.
“As they returned to their vehicle, they were accosted by two men.
“One produced a firearm. The women were ordered to lie on the ground and they were robbed of their personal belongings such as a chain, iPhone and wallet.”
Rushmere is the daughter of retired deputy provincial police commissioner, Trevor Hayes.
The incident happened yesterday afternoon when Rushmere, her two children, aged two and four, and her mother had gone for a walk at the beachfront.
For the first time in the Sacramento era, the Kings own the No. 2 overall pick. On lottery night, the Kings had just a 18.3 percent chance at moving up into the Top-3 and 6 percent chance at the No. 2 selection.
This marks the second straight season the ping pong balls have bounced the Kings way, after the Kings moved up from the 8th overall selection to the No. 5 spot in 2017.
The No. 2 overall pick has given the NBA a wide range of talent and stars through the years. Here’s a look back at some of the most notable players who were taken with that slot in the draft.
The star of "Roseanne" blames a racist tweet at a former Obama White House aide on Ambien. The re-boot of the comedy sitcom was canceled by ABC after the tweet was sent. Wochit-All
Biggest UK economic news due today is the announcement of Consumer Prices Index inflation figures for February 2018, out at 09:30.
Last month's release showed that CPI was 3% in January, unchanged from December and down from 3.1% in November. Most economists are expecting a small fall in the CPI to 2.9%.
Look out for the possibility of food price inflation slowing. The government's inflation target is 2%
Amazon will reportedly block Australian consumers from buying products from its overseas e-commerce sites in response to the nation’s good and services tax changes.
Shoppers visiting the US store Amazon.com and the online behemoth’s other overseas sites will be redirected to Amazon.com.au from July 1.
This coincides with GST changes where online retailers will have to apply the 10 per cent GST to goods bought from overseas sites and shipped to Australia, where currently the tax only applies to imports of goods above $1000.
Amazon told the ABC it regretted making the decision.
“We have had to assess the workability of the legislation as a global business with multiple international sites,” a spokeswoman said.
Khloe Kardashian Hides Possible Baby Bump Under Baggy Jacket
Khloé Kardashian has been keeping a pretty low profile since news broke that she’s toting a tummy full off baller boo thang Tristan Thompson but the reality star was photographed arriving at LAX over the weekend wearing leggings and an oversized camo jacket. While Kim’s had a baby shower and confirmed her surrogacy news and lil sis Kylie has also had her pregnancy confirmed, things haven’t been quite as clear when it comes to Khloe’s pregnancy rumors.
Do you think she’s actually hiding a bump or is this all just a game to keep us guessing?
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Officials with Catoosa County Sheriff's Department are responding to a motorcycle crash near Cloud Springs Road.
Dispatch says there is at least one more vehicle involved.
Channel 3 has a crew headed to the scene. Stay with us as we update this story.
WASHINGTON—Lawmakers are pushing for an aggressive inquiry into allegations that a firm tied to President Donald Trump’s presidential campaign gathered data from millions of Facebook Inc. profiles without authorization, calling for hearings and possible additional regulation of digital advertising.
Republican and Democratic lawmakers are calling for the top executives of tech companies—including Facebook, Alphabet Inc.’s Google and Twitter Inc.—to appear before Congress to explain how they protect user data from being exploited...
are making more headlines than his music now-a-days. From his ridiculous story line on Love & Hip Hop Atlanta to donning a dress in an even more awkward Joc moment, you can also add naturalista to the the rapper-turned-reality star’s resume.
Joc debuted his new do, a style he calls the blow and go, on TV One’s new talk show Sister Circle and girl, it’s so good, all we can tell you do to is press play:
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Despite spelling two words correctly on a national stage, a Dunlap Middle School 7th grader did not advance to the finals of the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
Ethan Smith, 13, correctly spelled his second and third round preliminary words in the competition in Washington, D.C.
Smith correctly spelled “karpa” during Round 2 Tuesday. His Round 3 word Wednesday was “directory.”
But, the narrowing of a total of 516 spellers to a list of 41 finalists depended on the results of a first round written test of 26 multiple choice items administered Tuesday.
Bee officials say the maximum score on the written test was 36 points. Spellers needed at least 28 points to advance. The individual scores from the written test were not released.
None of the 26 spellers from Illinois in the competition advanced to the finals.
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Fire creeps across a field south of Kennewick after a car sped into the field. Benton County Fire District 1
The MedStar Washington Hospital Center on Wednesday afternoon offered an update on Rep. Steve Scalise’s (R-LA) injuries after he was shot at practice for a congressional baseball game earlier in the morning, describing him as in “critical condition.”
Rep. Scalise was critically injured and remains in critical condition. The other patient is in good condition. — MedStar Washington (@MedStarWHC) June 14, 2017
Scalise was shot in the hip when a gunman opened fire on the field in Alexandria, Virginia where members of Congress and their staff were practicing for the bipartisan charity baseball game.
The congressman’s office previously said that he was in “stable condition” and in “good spirits” heading into surgery.
Two inmates are back in custody after escaping from the Vernon County Jail over the weekend. The Sheriff says 24-year old Timothy McCullick, who is serving time for forgery, and 29-year old Christopher Purgerson, serving time for burglary and forgery both escaped by breaking through a metal ceiling in the bathroom, crawling through an air duct, and kicking out the side of an air conditioning unit on the roof of the jail.
Suspect in Miami County slaying captured in California
PERU, Ind. (AP) — Indiana State Police say one of two suspects in the slaying of a man whose body was found on a northern Indiana trail has been arrested in southern California.
They say a police tactical team took 21-year-old Ethan Cain of Marion into custody Monday morning at a campground in Imperial County, California.
Cain faces charges of murder, obstruction of justice, and theft in the death of 22-year-old Drake Allan Smith of Summitville. His body was found May 19 in a wooded area on the Okie Pinokie Trail east of Peru.
Miami County Coroner Tom Leedy has told the Kokomo Tribune said Smith died of massive head trauma and was found wearing only boxer shorts.
Police say a second suspect who had been seen with Cain remains at large.
A northern Alberta man wanted on child pornography charges has been arrested in Calgary, police said Monday.
Wally Adams, 29, of Grande Prairie was charged with possession of child pornography and making child porn available.
He came to the attention of Grande Prairie RCMP after they received information from the National Child Exploitation Coordination Centre in Ottawa.
The detachment's general investigation section, in partnership with Alberta's Internet Child Exploitation Unit, executed a search warrant at a residence in Grande Prairie on Aug. 2.
The search was in relation to the possession and distribution of child pornography.
The suspect was not home at the time.
The next day, Adams was arrested in Calgary.
He has been released from custody and is due to appear in provincial court on Sept. 27.
James Ronnie Jones II, “Little Jim” age 51 of Lake City passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at the North Knoxville Medical Center. Jim had a great love for his sons, family and visiting with friends and neighbors. He is preceded in death by, grandparents, Robert Don and Margaret Jones, Dennie Wade “Tom” and Louise Hamilton.
Survived by:
Sons…………….James Ronnie Jones III “J.R” and Chad Ryan Jones
Parents………..James R. “Jim” and Judy Jones
Brother………..Robert Don and wife Angel Jones
A host of other family and friends.
The family will receive friends at the Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Rocky Top on Friday, October 6, 2017 from 5-7PM with the funeral service to follow at 7:00PM with the Pastor Wayne Phillips officiating. James’s interment will be held at the Oak Grove Cemetery on Saturday, October 7, 2017 at 11:00AM. In Lieu of flowers the family ask that donations be made to Main Street Baptist Church Building Fund 215 4 th Street Rocky Top, TN 37769
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Parents and constituents listened intently to WCS Director of Schools Mike Looney, elected officials including Williamson County Mayor Rogers Anderson and county commissioners during a parent-organized meeting to further discuss the Brentwood campus expansion and other options, Plan B, if funding is not approved.
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At least four people died after consuming toxic liquor within the jurisdiction of Saddar police today.
Sources said that four people identified as Shahbaz, Waqeel, Kaif and Munir allegedly died after drinking poisonous alcohol while two others Muhammad Riaz and Tanveer were in a critical condition in the area of Thairi Sansi, area of Gujranwala.
According to the relatives of the victims, all of them had consumed toxic liquor three days ago and were shifted to Lahore in precarious condition where four of them passed away.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are striking a different note with the music for their upcoming wedding, mixing gospel with choral works as the soundtrack for what they pledge will be a joyful occasion.
Kensington Palace said Tuesday that Harry and his American fiancee “have taken a great deal of interest and care” in selecting the wedding music. The palace says there will be performances by the St George’s Chapel choir and Karen Gibson and The Kingdom Choir, a gospel group from southeast England.
The performers include 19-year-old cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason, who says he was “bowled over” when Markle called to ask him to play during the ceremony.
The couple has revealed details of their May 19 upcoming wedding over several weeks, with more to come.
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March 31 DIGIA OYJ:
* REG-THE NASDAQ HELSINKI DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE ISSUES DIGIA PLC WITH A WARNING AND FINE FOR VIOLATING THE RULES OF THE EXCHANGE
* NASDAQ HELSINKI DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE ISSUED DIGIA WITH WARNING AND FINE OF EUR 40,000 FOR VIOLATING RULES OF EXCHANGE
* SAYS HAS ALREADY BEGUN TAKING MEASURES REQUIRED TO AVOID OCCURRENCE OF SIMILAR SITUATIONS IN FUTURE Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
He who throws the ball against the wall bounces back to him.
By: Sir Roy Kelly, Avian
At least 10 people have been killed and dozens more injured after a fire at an illegal oil well in Indonesia's Aceh province, authorities said Wednesday.An oil spill sparked a huge blaze about 1.30am (1830 GMT Tuesday) in a residential area that torched at least three houses and was still out of control mid-morning."The [fire] is still soaring high and has not yet successfully been extinguished," Saiful, head of Aceh's Ranto Peureulak subdistrict, said.At least 10 bodies have been recovered and the death toll is expected to rise, police said, while injured victims were being treated at local hospitals.Firefighters were at the scene, with state-owned oil company Pertamina assisting their efforts. East Aceh is dotted with numerous small-scale oil mining operations, which are often operated illegally by local villagers.
The Bond market traded on a bullish note, with yields trending lower by c.20bps d/d, driven by local client demand especially on the short and medium tenured buckets.
The market witnessed the most demand around the 7-year tenor (2024s/2025s) which contracted by c.25bps, down to c.13.20% in last trades.
We expect a slight ease in the bullish sentiments as demand from Wednesday’s bond maturity inflows thin out.
Meanwhile, Treasury bills market traded on a slightly bullish note, with demand skewed to the shorter end of the curve, as system liquidity remained significantly buoyant following inflows from N300bn bond maturity.
TheSovereigns bond lost some ground gained in previous sessions, as investors sold off slightly especially on the longer end the curve.
The Nigeria Corps were also a tad lower, except for marginal gains recorded on the FBNNLs, ECOTRA 21s and UBANNL 22s.
CONTENT WARS: Apple has recruited stars such as Reese Witherspoon in a bid to beat Amazon
The mega-rich firm has vowed to spend more than £710million a year on original material.
It has signed some of the world’s greatest acting, directing and producing talents.
Already on its books are producers behind Breaking Bad and it has also won a bidding war for a series with superstars Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon.
Apple has also signed a deal with Steven Spielberg’s Ambling Entertainment, as well as La La Land director Damien Chapelle, who will create a new drama series.
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President Donald Trump spoke Monday morning about the events in Charlottesville, Virginia.
President Trump said he condemned "all forms of violence, bigotry, and hatred and of course that includes white supremacists, KKK, neo-Nazi, and all extremists groups."
Trump came under criticism for not immediately denouncing white supremacy groups after a 32-year-old woman was killed Saturday in Charlottesville.
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In honor of achieving over 1 million sales (both digitally and retail), a special livestream announced that Nier: Automata will be receiving special DLC featuring costumes from previous entries in the series, certain to have fans salivating over the idea of being able to dress up the luscious 2B in different outfits.
A PV for the “3C3C1D119440927” DLC set, which includes 3 new coliseums and a slew of side-quests leading to new costumes, accessories and more:
Some of the costumes players will be able to earn in the DLC:
A trailer for the “CEO boss fight” included in the DLC where Square Enix CEO Yosuke Matsuda and Platinum Games CEO Kenichi Sato make an appearance:
The DLC can empty wallets across Japan on May 2nd, there has yet to be news of a western release however; Nier: Automata is available now for the PS4 and PC.
THE DALLES, OR - A board has affirmed an Oregon county's decision to deny Union Pacific Railroad's proposed track expansion along the Columbia River where an oil train derailed last year.
The Columbia River Gorge Commission on Tuesday found Wasco County commissioners had evidence to reject the railroad's application.
Omaha, Nebraska-based Union Pacific had sought a permit to add about five miles of a second mainline to existing tracks in and around Mosier, Oregon.
Wasco County commissioners cited concerns about the project affecting the treaty rights of Native American tribes in Washington and Oregon when it denied the application in November.
Union Pacific appealed to the Columbia River Gorge Commission. The company also sued the commission and Wasco County in federal court but a judge sided with three tribes and dismissed the complaint.
A train derailment last June sparked a massive fire near Mosier.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Suning Commerce Group Co Ltd:
* SAYS IT EXPECTS NET INCOME OF 3.25 BILLION YUAN ($491.16 million) AFTER SELLING 5.5 MILLION SHARES IN ALIBABA GROUP HOLDING Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2B32uI0 Further company coverage: ($1 = 6.6170 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
Qatar denies UAE, Bahrain allegation over military jets
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Qatar is denying an allegation by the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain that it sent military fighter jets dangerously close to an Emirati commercial airliner.
Qatar's Civil Aviation Authority said in a statement Monday that the UAE sent a military aircraft into its own airspace "without prior permission ... and in a flying route close to that of the UAE civil aircraft." Qatar said its jets' mission "was known."
Bahrain's state-run news agency early Monday identified the flight Sunday as going from Dammam, Saudi Arabia, to Abu Dhabi. Only Abu Dhabi-based Etihad flies that route. Etihad did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
This marks just the latest allegations between Qatar and the UAE over their flights being harassed since a diplomatic crisis between them began in June.
BenQ Materials June revenues hit 17-month high
Steve Shen, DIGITIMES, Taipei
Polarizer maker BenQ Materials saw its consolidated revenues grow 9.5% on month and 17.52% on year to a 17-month high of NT$1.069 billion (US$34.98 million) in June.
A ramp-up of production efficiency of the company's polarizer products as well as other product lines such as medical materials propelled the revenue growth, according to a Chinese-language Economic Daily News report, citing company chairman ZC Chen.
Second-quarter revenues reached NT$3.02 billion, up 2% on quarter and 13% on year. Year-to-date, the company had combined revenues of NT$5.98 billion, increasing 4.03% from a year earlier.
Shipments of polarizer products to parent company AU Optronics (AUO) account for 62% of BenQ Materials' total sales currently.
Apple has diversified its iPhone colour offering in the past couple of years, adding jet black, rose gold and red to the line-up.
In the coming weeks it will unveil the iPhone 8, or iPhone X depending on which rumours you follow. The 10-year anniversary handset is expected to feature Apple's most drastic redesign since it released the iPhone 6 in 2014. It could have an all-glass back with aluminium sides, as well as an edge-to-edge screen.
Apple is expected to ditch the home button on the device to make way for the screen, replacing it with facial recognition technology.
April 24 (Reuters) - Capital One Financial Corp:
* CAPITAL ONE REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2018 NET INCOME OF $1.3 BILLION, OR $2.62 PER SHARE
* Q1 EARNINGS PER SHARE $2.62
* Q1 REVENUE $6.9 BILLION VERSUS I/B/E/S VIEW $6.94 BILLION
* Q1 EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW $2.33 — THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S
* QTRLY PROVISION FOR CREDIT LOSSES OF $1,674 MILLION VERSUS $1,992 MILLION REPORTED LAST YEAR
* COMMON EQUITY TIER 1 CAPITAL RATIO UNDER BASEL III STANDARDIZED APPROACH OF 10.5 PERCENT AT MARCH 31, 2018
* QTRLY NET INTEREST INCOME OF $5,718 MILLION VERSUS $ 5,474 MILLION
* QTRLY NET INTEREST MARGIN OF 6.93 PERCENT VERSUS 6.88 PERCENT Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
WASHINGTON President Donald Trump's decision to empower the Pentagon to set troop levels in Afghanistan will increase the U.S. military's agility, giving U.S. forces greater latitude to "provide air power and other vital support," the Pentagon said on Wednesday.
"The delegation of this authority does not in itself change the force levels for Afghanistan," Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said in a statement.
"Rather, it ensures the Department of Defense can facilitate our missions and align our commitment to the rapidly evolving security situation, giving our troops greater latitude to provide air power and other vital support." (Reporting by Phil Stewart)
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The Sinclair Community College Political Science class at the Vandalia Senior Center recently helped Alice Bair celebrate her 99th birthday. She is the oldest member of the Vandalia Senior Center. The center has two other members also turning 99 in March and April.
The Sinclair Community College Political Science class at the Vandalia Senior Center recently helped Alice Bair celebrate her 99th birthday. She is the oldest member of the Vandalia Senior Center. The center has two other members also turning 99 in March and April. http://www.vandaliadrummernews.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2018/03/web1_Alice-Bair.jpeg The Sinclair Community College Political Science class at the Vandalia Senior Center recently helped Alice Bair celebrate her 99th birthday. She is the oldest member of the Vandalia Senior Center. The center has two other members also turning 99 in March and April. Contributed photo
Power outage brings amusement park rides to a halt
OCEAN CITY, N.J. (AP) — Power has been restored after an outage brought rides at a New Jersey beach amusement park to a halt, leaving some passengers stranded.
The outage struck Playland's Castaway Cove in Ocean City around 8:30 p.m. Monday.
Amusement park Vice President Brian Hartley tells The Press of Atlantic City riders were evacuated as part of their procedure. Ticket refunds were given to those affected.
He says power returned to the area after about 20 minutes.
Atlantic City Electric says part of their equipment will need to be replaced in connection to the outage. The power company says the cause of the outage is under investigation.
FFC joins hands with Kaus-e-Kaza
KARACHI: Fauji Fertilizer Company Limited (FFC) has signed an MoU of strategic partnership with Kaus-e-Kaza Organization (KKO) to help the vulnerable and privileged population, a statement said on Thursday.
The MoU has been signed between the official non-profit organization of FFC, Sona Welfare Foundation (SWF) and a leading NGO in Pakistan, KKO in Rawalpindi, it added.
The aim of the strategic partnership is to share expertise, resources and available platforms to reach out to the deprived population in remote areas, especially women through skill development, vocational training and other initiatives for poverty alleviation.
The MoU was signed by SWF chief operating officer Brig Abid Mahmud and KKO executive coordinator Dr Fauzia Mughees. Senior officials of FFC and KKO were also present on the occasion, it added.
Dutch referee Bjorn Kuipers will take charge of England's World Cup quarter-final against Sweden on Saturday.
The 45-year-old has officiated at four matches during the tournament so far including Russia's victory over Spain in the last-16.
Kuipers was also the man in the middle for Egypt versus Uruguay and Brazil's victory over Costa Rica in the group stage.
Bjorn Kuipers will be the referee for England's World Cup quarter-final with Sweden
During his 16-year career he has also taken charge of this year's Europa League final between Atletico Madrid and Marseille, the 2014 Champions League final and the 2013 Confederations Cup final.
A good omen for England is that Kuipers took charge of the Under-20 World Cup final victory over Venezuela last year.
But the bad news is he was the referee for the 2-1 defeat to Italy in the opening game at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
Protest against Finnish Government Employment Model Brings Helsinki to a Halt
HELSINKI  A host of labor unions went on strike in Finland on Friday, crippling the capitals public transport system in a protest against a controversial government initiative to tackle unemployment.
The employment model pursued by the Finnish executive, a coalition between three center to center-right parties, would require those currently out of work to take on at least 18 hours of paid odd jobs over three months, enroll in training courses or face punitive cuts to their job seekers allowance.
In opposition to the measure, the Central Organization of Finish Trade Unions (SAK) convened a day of protests that coincided with a strike staged by Finlands Transport Union (AKT), which brought Helsinkis metro and tram services to a halt.
Transport Union members braved the frigid temperatures in the capital to join the street protests.
Public transport systems in the capital were due to return to normal on Saturday.
Betts (side) is not in Wednesday's starting lineup against the Blue Jays, Evan Drellich of NBC Sports Boston reports.
As predicted, Betts will miss at least one more game before returning from injury. Jackie Bradley will shift to right field, with Andrew Benintendi in center and J.D. Martinez in left. Betts figures to be penciled into Thursday's lineup against Houston.
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India’s main opposition Congress party has named Rahul Gandhi, the scion of India’s Nehru-Gandhi political dynasty, as party president.
Gandhi was elected to the post unopposed Monday and succeeds his mother, Sonia Gandhi, for the top job in the party.
The party had controlled India’s government for decades before the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party swept to power in 2014. Gandhi faces the difficult task of resurrecting a crumbling Congress party.
A well-located site in Dublin’s south inner city with planning permission for a handsome glazed office building is expected to attract considerable attention when it goes for sale from today for more than €4 million.
The site at Grant’s Row in Dublin 2 is presently occupied by a vacant third-generation office building and 12 car parking spaces, which have remained unused for a number of years. The owners of the derelict property have now secured full planning permission for the development of an office block extending to 1,007sq m (10,839sq ft).
Kevin Leonard of selling agent Cushman & Wakefield says the planned redevelopment will appeal to companies looking for new Dublin headquarters as well as investors looking for a highly attractive workplace within a short walk of Merrion Square and Grafton Street.
Notable office occupiers in the immediate area include Google, Facebook, Twitter, Stripe and Accenture.
As the waters of winter slowly stop their seemingly never-ending downpour and the return of warm weather seems inevitable, outdoor enthusiasts around the Pacific Northwest are taking their camping gear out of the closet. Now that daylight hours are longer, campers are getting ready for another incredible summer of nature adventures around the region. While many […]
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Music isn’t the only attraction in Milwaukee County Parks during the summer. Once a month through September, Juneau Park hosts this free Poetry in the Park event, where wordsmiths read their work against the inspiring backdrop of Lake Michigan. July’s lineup features four poets: Ed Werstein, Tiffany Miller, Pete Burzynski and the recently crowned Wisconsin Poet Laureate Karla Huston, an Appleton resident who won a Pushcart Prize for her 2013 collection A Theory of Lipstick . Guests are invited to bring chairs and blankets to sit on and food and refreshments to snack on.
First Lady Melania Trump had another awkward hand-holding moment with husband Donald Trump as they welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte. pic.twitter.com/RyWEhi8uYE
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Fulham are closing on an agreement close to £20million for Newcastle United striker Aleksandar Mitrovic.
Though other clubs, including Crystal Palace have been mentioned, the 23-year-old is eager to rejoin Fulham manager Slavisa Jokanovic in the Premier League.
Mitrovic scored 12 goals for Fulham on loan in the Championship last season.
Fulham are closing on an agreement for Aleksandar Mitrovic to rejoin in a £million deal
Newcastle want to bring in Salomon Rondon from West Bromwich Albion plus winger Andros Townsend from Crystal Palace.
A bid to sign Alassane Plea from Nice has so far failed to reach the French club's valuation.
Fulham want all five of the players who starred for them on loan last season.
They want to buy Lucas Piazon and Tomas Kalas from Chelsea, have made Southampton an offer for Matt Targett and remain interested in a deal to sign Oliver Norwood from Brighton despite previously having an offer rejected.
One of Britain’s oldest financial institutions has reportedly infuriated staff by introducing an alcohol ban during the day.
Lloyd’s of London told staff it had introduced the ban from 9am to 5pm and anyone caught drinking during these hours could face the sack for gross misconduct.
The firm, founded in 1688, acknowledged the City of London has "historically had a reputation for daytime drinking", but that it had to keep pace with demands of the modern world.
However the policy only applies to Lloyd’s 800 employees – not the brokers or underwriters from other firms based at the market.
One city worker told the Evening Standard: “Will we be asked to go to bed earlier soon?”
Another said it made Lloyd’s the "PC capital of the world".
Location, location, location. Torrential rain fell across parts of the area on Saturday evening, particularly in the Cedar Rapids metro.
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By Owei Lakemfa I HAVE spent years studying governance in Nigeria and reached the conclusion that even if I spend the next century, I will remain unschooled. I have many teachers, but my favourite is 54-year old Rochas Anayo Okorocha the charismatic Governor of Imo State.
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Smoke On The Mountain Homecoming
Come and join the Sanders family as they send Mervin and June off in style.
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Great Kiwanis Duck Race
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NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – A 21-year-old Newport News woman has been charged with abduction and assault after police say she refused to let a man leave her home and threatened him.
On April 22 around 2:30 a.m., police were sent to a house on Colombia Drive. Police say Jewel Anna Carroll refused to let her boyfriend leave the home and threatened him with a taser.
The victim told officers he got into an argument with Carroll and she reportedly slapped and spit on him and threatened to tase him if he tried to leave.
Carroll was arrested and charged with abduction: by force, intimidation or deception and assault on family member.
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts will induct former receiver Reggie Wayne into the team’s Ring of Honor during a Nov. 18 game against Tennessee.
Wayne spent 14 seasons and played in a franchise record 211 games. He played a key role on Indy’s 2006 Super Bowl championship team, made six Pro Bowl appearances and was a first-team All-Pro in 2010. He finished his career with 1,070 receptions, 14,345 yards and 82 touchdown catches — all second in franchise history.
He’s 10th in league history in receptions and yards receiving.
Wayne will be the 15h inductee, joining a group that includes Bill Polian, who drafted him in 2001, coach Tony Dungy and four of Wayne’s ex-teammates — Edgerrin James, Peyton Manning, Jeff Saturday and Harrison.
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The Champaign Police Department is seeking the public's help in identifying one person wanted in connection with several residential burglaries that happened on February 8. Champaign police say a man unlawfully entered about 20 unlocked apartments in the 200 block of East Green Street between 1:46 a.m. and 11:33 a.m. Officers say only two tenants have reported items being taken, which includes laptops, a wallet, and two sets of keys. Champaign police say the suspect is described as a black male, between 18-25 years of age, with a short-to-medium afro haircut.
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Officers investigating a robbery at a shop in Chelmsford are appealing to public to help to identify this person.
Shortly after 6pm on Sunday (October 1), a man entered the @Gamingfun store on High Street and went behind the counter and took a bag of coins from the safe.
He assaulted a 20-year-old woman and a 30-year-old woman in the process and left the store via the back entrance.
Anyone who recognises the man (pictured in the CCTV image above) or has any information relating to the incident is asked to contact Dc Richard Newton at Chelmsford police station on 101.
Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Speaking out for the first time, Rigby & Peller founder stripped of THAT warrant, insists she did not betray the Queen Royal storm in a D-cup.
A Russian Sukhoi 25 fighter jet has been shot down in a rebel-held area near Idlib in north Syria, reports say.
The pilot was said to have ejected before the crash and been captured, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights monitoring group said.
Video posted on social media appeared to show the plane being hit, while other video showed burning wreckage on the ground, with a red star on a wing.
Russia has acted alongside its Syrian allies targeting rebels in the area.
The fate of the pilot has not yet been confirmed, nor which group shot his plane down or captured him.
Hardline rebel groups including the jihadist, al-Qaeda-linked Hayat Tahrir al-Sham are active in the north-western province.
Barcelona midfielder Carles Alena has agreed a new contract with the club, ending speculation linking him with a move to Tottenham.
The 19-year-old has received a three-year deal, which will increase to a total of five and see his release clause rise to €75million if he becomes a full member of the first-team squad.
Alena has already made four first-team appearances, three in LaLiga, and scored his first Barca goal against Heracles in the Copa del Rey on his debut last November, a magnificent strike from 30 yards in a 1-1 last-32 away draw.
But he has predominantly featured for Barcelona B – playing 29 times as they sealed promotion to the Segunda Division last term.
Premier League side Spurs had been linked with Alena, a Spain Under-19 international, before his contract negotiations reached a conclusion.
Two Banbury teenagers have been charged in connection with a robbery in Banbury.
Umar Faroq, aged 19, of Fergusson Road, and Elliot Ashman, also aged 19, of Withycombe Drive, were arrested on Tuesday (December 5).
They were both charged on Wednesday with one count of robbery.
The charges are in connection with an incident at around 3pm on Tuesday in Queens Road, Banbury, when a man was the victim of a robbery in the street.
Faroq and Ashman were remanded in custody to appear at Banbury Magistrates’ Court on Thursday where they were further remanded to appear at Oxford Crown Court on January 5.
A 20-year-old man from Banbury, who was also arrested on suspicion of robbery in connection with the same incident, was released under investigation.
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ST. LOUIS - There is nothing more American than a mustang. Whether we're talking about the classic car or the animal, both kinds are teaming up this weekend in East Alton, Illinois for a "Mustangs for Mustangs" event to raise money for "Legendary Mustang Sanctuary".
The Legendary Mustang Sanctuary is a non profit organization, who relies solely on donations. For more information, visit www.legendarymustangsanctuary.org.
England forward Jamie Vardy will have an assessment on a groin injury sustained in their World Cup last-16 win over Colombia.
Vardy came on as a late substitute in normal time of Tuesday's game in Moscow, which ended 1-1 after Yerry Mina cancelled out Harry Kane's penalty with an injury-time equaliser.
The Leicester City striker suffered a groin strain in extra time, during which neither team was able to find a winner.
Vardy had been reportedly set to take England's fifth penalty in the subsequent shoot-out, but Eric Dier stepped up in his stead and scored the decisive spot-kick.
The 31-year-old has started in just one of his three appearances at the tournament, playing the full 90 minutes in the loss to Belgium.
England are set to face Sweden in the last eight in Samara, though Vardy's availability is in doubt as they bid to progress to the semi-finals for the first time since 1990.
The winner of that tie will face either Croatia or Russia in the last four.
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Garcia (finger) is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Reds.
Garcia will be on the bench for a third straight game while he recovers from a jammed finger on his left hand. He was able to deliver a pinch-hit single off the bench Tuesday, so he'll should again be available as a reserve in the series finale. Daniel Palka will pick up a start in left field in place of Garcia.
The capital region’s jobless rate dropped to 5.8 per cent in September, compared with 5.9 per cent in August, due mainly to a decline of 2,200 job-seekers.
There was very little movement in the various job market sectors.
The one exception was the finance, insurance & real estate sector, which was up 2,000 jobs from August, to a record 40,400 jobs.
Federal government employment in the capital showed a slight decline during September, down to 142,900 versus 143,700 the previous month.
Technology sector jobs slipped to 48,100 versus 48,800 the month before.
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The New York Times has tallied all the corporate merger activity through the first half of the year and compared it to first-half activity over the past two decades:
We’ve set a new record, surpassing even the insane bubble year of 2007. Or have we?
As always, these comparisons over time need to be adjusted for inflation. M&A activity is certainly looking frothy, but it’s not record-setting. Not yet, anyway. But if it continues to rise at the current rate, it will be next year.
Big corporations are setting record profits and have just gotten a huge tax cut. Unfortunately, they still seem to be spending their money mostly on stock buybacks and defensive mergers. This is not what we’d see if they were truly bullish on long-term growth prospects.
On Fiesta Bowl media day, Sport Director Jack Pohl caught up with a pair of local Ohio State players who are making an impact on the Buckeye DUBLIN, OH - A neighbor who knows the Fleming family says she's hoping for a miracle tonight. The Flemings were on a plane that disappeared last night over Lake Erie.
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Eight people are displaced and one is injured after a fire on New Year’s Day damaged a building in Hartford, fire officials say.
Hartford Fire Captain Raul Ortiz says the department was called to 23 Garfield Street in Hartford at around 11:45 a.m. this morning for a two alarm structure fire.
The blaze was contained to the outside porch of the structure, but smoke damage did affect the building’s living areas, Ortiz said.
Of the people displaced, five were adults and three were children Ortiz said.
According to Ortiz, one of the adults sustained non-life threatening burn injures to the chest area and they were transported to the local hospital for treatment.
No firefighters were injured, Ortiz said.
As of 1:24 p.m., fire crews had left the scene, Ortiz said.
According to Ortiz, the cause of the fire is under investigation by the fire marshal, but it is not believed to be suspicious.
LAS VEGAS — As law enforcement officials investigate the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history, people are coming together to honor the victims.
Greg Zanis, 66, of Illinois, arrived in Las Vegas with 58 crosses to honor the victims of last week’s massacre in Las Vegas. They were placed at the ‘Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas’ sign.
He is a carpenter from Aurora, Illinois, according to WGN, and says the crosses offer hope to those who may have lost loved ones.
“This row of crosses will show the severity of what really happened there. More so than numbers and pictures in the paper,” he told WGN News before he left.
Zanis also made crosses for the Pulse Nightclub shooting victims and gun violence victims in Chicago.
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The countdown is on for one of the North-east’s great Hogmanay traditions.
Volunteers at the Stonehaven Fireballs Association have been busy making their fireballs that will be engulfed with flames and thrown into the harbour on December 31.
Ross Milne, chairman for the group, said: “Our main sponsor Stewart Milne Homes was on hand to wish the fireballs team the best of luck in our preparations for the event.
“We should also say a huge thank you to Stonehaven Engineering Ltd. They give us the use of their workshop every year.”
"Well, it happened today," Underwood posted on Twitter. "After 18 years, I can no longer say I've never been pulled over for speeding. I feel so ashamed! I may or may not have cried in my car after the cop let me go."
The singer added a trio of hashtags to her post: #RuleFollower, #GrannyDriver and #ImSorry. See the post - here.
Asmara — Students' Sport and Cultural week was held in Logo-Anseba subzone in which a number of academic, sport and cultural competitions were staged.
Mr. Michael Tewelde, Head of sport, culture and health in the sub-zone, stated that a number of activities including general knowledge competitions, debating contests as well as artistic performances and sport competitions among others were staged during the event.
Mr. Isak Tium, administrator of the subzone, pointed out on the significance of the sports and cultural week in nurturing a mentally and physically fit student thus bequeathing and transferring the Eritrean culture and values to the young generation.
Meanwhile, a discussion forum was organized in Adi-Qual for youths from Senafe, Mendefera, Emni-Haili and Adi-Qual subzones aimed t sharing experiences among each other.
Ramos is out of the lineup against the Marlins on Wednesday, Marc Topkin of The Tampa Bay Times reports.
As expected, Ramos will retreat to the bench after going 2-for-6 with a home run, two RBI and two runs scored during Tuesday's 16-inning affair. In his absence, Jesus Sucre will handle the catching duties and bat ninth for the series finale.
Coast Guard Crews suspended the search on Lake Erie for a small plane that disappeared from RADAR shortly after takeoff.
The plane took off form Burke Lakefront Airport Thursday evening.
Crews from the U.S. Coast Guard and the Royal Canadian Air Force searched on Friday for the six people who were onboard the plane.
The call came in near 11:30 Thursday night of the missing plane that was headed to Ohio State University. Air Traffic Control told the Coast Guard that the plane disappeared shortly after takeoff approximately two miles into Lake Erie.
A helicopter from the Coast Guard Air Station in Detroit and an aircrew from the Search and Rescue Squadron from the Canadian base in Ontario were involved in the search.
A boat, also from Detroit, was also assisting with the search.
Weather in the area at the time of the disappearance had seas from 12 to 15 feet and winds around 30 knots.
The search spanned more than 20 hours and covered over 128 square miles of the lake, but no sign of the plane was found.
Lunchtime concerts are back at Horncastle parish church, starting tomorrow (July 5) and running throughout July, August and September.
The new season opens with harpist Bob Pacey and closes on September 6 with the Lindsey Quartet.
In between, there will be a broad spectrum of performers - some new, some regulars - performing every Thursday, from 1.15pm to 2pm.
Coffee and tea will be available so just sit, relax and be entertained in an informal atmosphere.
On July 12, Stuart Gill will be performing with hits of the 60s and 70s, while on July 19 Gail and Chris Hinkins will be bringing show songs old and new.
Other performers include Outdoor Cats (July 26), Kira Roberts ad Chris Hinkins (August 2), Kate Witney (August 9), Mike and Josiane Smyth (August 16), Angela Griffin (August 23) and Wolds Woodwind (August 30).
Citing its "values as a company" to justify its decision to withdraw advertising from the Breitbart News site, Kellogg's failed to mention that its flagship cereal was invented as a cure for masturbation. A Michigan physician named John Harvey Kellogg came up with Corn Flakes while searching for a cure for auto-eroticism, believing that flavorful or seasoned foods increased sexual desire, while bland, tasteless food could curb it.
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For reasons no one can quite explain, the Internet has been fascinated with casting Terence Howard for fictional roles in movies. Needless to say, it’s been the most hilarious thing ever.
Everyone has been creating memes using Howard’s trademark “mayne” and awesome Photoshop skills. The results have been priceless.
“I’ll never turn to the dark side mane.” pic.twitter.com/zhWQtBK3cy — Mans Not Hot Ent (@Just_JayyTee) December 7, 2017
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SEPTA connects people all around the Philadelphia region, and more upgrades may be coming to connect those on board.
A SEPTA official told NBC10 that five of their “Nova” buses- distinguishable with their accordion-style centers, are testing a pilot program that would bring WiFi connection to SEPTA buses.
"We are determining the customer interest in accessing on-board WiFi," the spokesperson said.
According to SEPTA, this program started a month ago. The buses are currently being rotated through several routes. These buses have signs that alert customers to the WiFi service.
A misty cloudy night and staying mild. Increasingly muggy tomorrow with humid, thundery air and grey skies at first. Cloudier for Scotland and Northern Ireland but with sunny spells temperatures up to 24-25C. Elsewhere, some sunshine developing and feeling very warm of 26C but downpours generating almost anywhere - hit and miss but slow moving, prolonged and intense. Downpours will be tropical and torrential with thunder with a risk of hail in places. Some places could see high rainfall amounts falling in a very short time bringing potential disruption.
Chris Eubank Jr. 167.25 vs. Avni Yildirim 168
(WBSS super middleweight quarterfinal)
Venue: Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle, Stuttgart, Germany
Promoter: Team Sauerland
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Chris Eubank Jr: I am looking forward to the fight, and I believe I will stop my opponent…I will show that I am the best super-middleweight in the world. I can’t wait to get started in this amazing tournament.
Avni Yildirim: I am going to make the Turkish people proud…I know I have what it takes to win the Muhammad Ali Trophy starting with beating Eubank. He should prepare for war!
Cibrian and Rimes share no kids together, but seeing as they're often seen travelling the world with pals and family, their marriage seems to be going stronger than ever — or is it? Could they just be faking it for the cameras? Let us know your thoughts on LeAnn Rimes and Eddie Cibrian's relationship in the comments below.
MADISON (WKOW) -- Madison Police are looking into how a multiple-car crash also involved gunshots.
According to a news release, the incident happened at about 12:15 a.m. near Coolidge St. and North St. Police say three cars and a house were damaged, and another home was hit by gunfire.
Police say at least three people were hurt in the crash.
The violent crime unit is investigating.
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Brazil forward Willian on Wednesday praised Belgium forward Eden Hazard and goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois ahead of the two heavyweight teams' quarterfinal clash in the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
Willian plays alongside both Belgian players at Premier League club Chelsea, but on Friday the teammates-turned-rivals must face each other on opposite sides of the pitch in the quarterfinal.
Thousands eat and run in the Krispy Kreme Challenge
Over 7000 people participated in the 13th annual Krispy Kreme Challenge in Raleigh, NC Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017. The challenge dares runners to trek 2.5 miles from the Memorial Bell Tower on N.C. State’s campus, eat a dozen doughnuts, and then run 2.5 mile
While a lot of people – myself included – may still be furious with Helen Zille for her tweets on colonialism, she has shown integrity by apologising unreservedly for the harm they have caused. However, it took Mmusi Maimane calling a press conference for her to do this.
We should applaud him for taking the leadership to show that he couldn’t stand what Zille did.
It seems he worked hard to make her apologise. SA needs leaders with the same moral fibre as Maimane who, throughout the Zille tweets saga, has acted fairly. He suspended her and she fought back, but overall he kept a cool head.
Our country can’t be allowed to fall to the looting, corrupt and rent-seeking ANC and it seems there are few leaders who are capable of bringing the country out of its quagmire.
Now is the time for Maimane to prove he is the leader SA has been searching for; he must show the same resolve he did against Zille.
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Police are charging an unnamed 25-year-old man with impaired driving and possession of stolen property after an incident that sent him to hospital with serious, but non-life threatening injuries. At about 1 a.m. Wednesday, officers responded to a report of an impaired driver and located the person at the 100 block of Saskatchewan Street West, where he had collided with a parked vehicle.
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OKLAHOMA CITY (AP)  A former Oklahoma City mayor and member of the University of Oklahoma Board of Regents is being criticized for comparing gay people to pedophiles.
Kirk Humphreys made the comments over the weekend on KFOR-TV's public affairs show. He also compared gay people to politicians who've recently resigned after allegations of sexual misconduct.
LGBTQ advocacy group Freedom Oklahoma has called for his removal from the board if he doesn't apologize. Executive Director Troy Stevenson says Humphreys' comments were disheartening and dangerous for LGBTQ youth who are already harassed and bullied.
A staffer at Humphreys' office said he was out of town Monday and unavailable to comment.
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Stevenson said Monday his group will protest an Oklahoma City real estate project that belongs to Humphreys' family business if he doesn't apologize.
HARRISBURG, Pa. — A 19-year-old man faces charges after he allegedly assaulted two police officers when they responded for a burglary in progress.
Susquehanna Township Police responded to a residence on Lucknow Road at 1:28 a.m. Saturday.
Police were told by the complainant that someone was screaming and yelling while trying to gain entry into her residence.
The two officers were allegedly assaulted by Gary Neilson Jr. during the investigation.
Neilson, of Harrisburg, is charged with two counts of aggravated assault of a police officer, loitering and prowling at night time, disorderly conduct and public drunkenness.
An Oak Hill woman is charged with child neglect. Police found Charliegh Snodgrass unconscious in a home in the Shilo Mobile Home Court, and a man dead of an apparent overdose. Her four-year-old daughter and her 13-year-old niece were in the home. The teenager was released to a family member. The 4-year-old is in child protective custody. Snodgrass is in the Southern regional Jail
EUR/USD: turnaround midweek shinanigans sees the euro fully reverse yesterday’s bloodbath in European politics’ price action. EUR/USD: risk-on, dollar weaker on data misses, DE inflation higher, DE/BTP spread narrows. EUR/USD: staging a significant recovery and battling 1.1600. It is turn around Wednesday today, with a rebound, at least in part, in the European bourses along with a […] The post EUR/USD stages strong rebound on ‘less negative’ headlines from Italian politics appeared first on Forex Crunch.
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) – Life after Lamar Jackson is about to begin for the Louisville Cardinals.
On Tuesday, the Cardinals will hit the practice field for the first of 14 practices this spring. It all leads up to their spring game on April 14tat Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium.
“I’m excited to get out on the field for the start of practice,” head coach Bobby Petrino said Monday. “We had a lot of guys put up tremendous numbers during testing week, and I’m looking forward to see how that translates on to the field for the beginning of practice.”
Obviously, it will be a challenge, but Petrino believes, redshirt sophomore Jawon Pass will be ready to take over the offense at quarterback, replacing a former Heisman winner.
“Jawon has tremendous respect from his teammates,” Petrino said. “He has enough self-confidence and belief in his himself to go out there and perform.”
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NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — We are so excited to bring back Mommy Monday’s on CT Style and who better to kick things off with than author and blogger, The Unfiltered Mom Kathy Chlan.
Chlan shares these tips to get you ready:
1. Place a chalkboard on the wall in the kitchen.
Every morning put a funny saying up.
2. Leave funny notes around the house.
Place them in strange place like a drawer or kitchen cabinet.
Write something down that your spouse or kid did to make you laugh.
3. Listen to your favorite comedian on ITunes.
Do this while driving the kids to school to erase the meltdown from breakfast.
4. Take a yoga class with your funniest friend.
5. Plan a paint party at a studio.
When you book, tell them you want to paint an absurd painting.
6. Follow someone funny on Twitter.
Chlan follows the actor Ryan Reynolds because his tweets about his kids are hysterical.
This is the seventh in a nine-part series examining the Jets’ needs position by position with free agency starting on Tuesday. Linebackers Currently on roster: David Harris Age: 30 2013...
The self-driving car industry is facing its first critical test after the death of a woman by an UBER autonomous vehicle in Arizona.
The pedestrian was walking her bicycle outside a crosswalk when she was struck by the Volvo XC90 SUV, which had an operator behind the wheel.
Uber is suspending the program while the NHTSA and NTSB investigate the accident, which is shaping up as the first significant test of how policymakers and the public respond to the new technology.
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The Parade of Ships crossed the San Francisco Bay on Friday morning to kick off Fleet Week in San Francisco. Here's a look at some of the best moments (KGO)
Thousands of people staged a protest Friday in an impoverished Moroccan city over the latest fatality in the region's "mines of death", the third such victim since December, witnesses said.
The protest was staged outside the morgue of the hospital in the northeastern town of Jerada, where security forces were deployed to keep order in the wake of Thursday's deadly accident.
Shops stayed shuttered as the crowd accompanied the body of the latest "martyr" of the area's abandoned coal pits, Abderrahman Zakaria, 32, to the cemetery for his funeral.
The government said a ministerial delegation would soon visit the region to look into the grievances of local residents.
Mass protests against economic marginalisation broke out in the city in December after two brothers died in a tunnel accident.
Each day hundreds of people risk their lives to extract coal by hand from the shuttered pits.
My new current favorite artist is a artist from LA. He doesn’t really fit in a specific category because his music is so unique. He is also a bass guitarist! I came across this album this weekend and I’m so glad I did. You know that music that gets you in a mood to start working, or creating? This got me in a mood to paint. A dope edition to this album is Kendrick Lamar! He’s featured on the song, ‘Walk On By.’ Check it out!
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May 2 Ares Commercial Real Estate Corp:
* Ares commercial real estate corporation reports first quarter 2017 results
* Q1 earnings per share $0.23
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Fabulous, restored antique Farmhouse with wrap-around porch on gorgeous acreage and direct water views. House has incredible charm with beautiful kitchen and bathrooms, great space and open floor plan. Apple and Pear orchards, perennial gardens and expansive land. Two-bedroom cottage (as is condition), Antique red barn, four-minutes to Metro North station. Short sale - subject to bank approval.
It was a night for dropping jaws!
With performances by PrettyMuch, Louis Tomlinson, Bebe Rexha and Clean Bandit, as well as slew of celebrity attendees, we were pretty pumped about the 2017 Teen Choice Awards and we were not disappointed!
Additionally, appearances by Ed Sheeran, Zendaya, Millie Bobby Brown, Tyler Hoechlin, Grant Gustin, Melissa Benoist, Olivia Munn, Bella Thorne, Katherine Langford, Maddie Ziegler, Grace VanderWaal and the cast of Riverdale certainly kept the audience on its toes.
The show was filled with moments that made us laugh and moments that made us cry, moments that got us up and dancing out of our chairs and moments that had us glued to the TV.
With that being said, here are the 5 biggest jaw-droppers of the night:
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — Seven Lucas County employees who became sick after exposure to a rare form of Legionnaires’ bacteria have filed a lawsuit.
The Blade newspaper reports (http://bit.ly/2hCq06c ) that the lawsuit seeks damages from the county board of commissioners and multiple other defendants.
The newspaper reports six of the seven are still employed by county Job and Family Services while the other has retired.
Some 15 employees became sick last year, with 11 getting hospital treatment for respiratory illnesses linked to their building’s cooling system that circulates water through pipes.
Attorney Daniel Abraham says some of the plaintiffs have ongoing problems from the exposure.
Dennis Lyle, an assistant county prosecutor, declined comment on the lawsuit, but said he believed the problems were corrected and that there were no pending concerns.
As the US and North Korean officials prepared for their first encounter in New York on Wednesday evening, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo repeated the Trump administration's demands.
"Looking forward to meeting with Kim Yong Chol in New York to discuss @Potus potential summit with Chairman Kim. We are committed to the complete, verifiable, and irreversible denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula @StateDept," Pompeo said in a Twitter post.
Trump last week called off the summit after North Korea expressed anger at comments by senior US officials. But Trump later said he was reconsidering his position and US, North Korean and South Korean officials have gone ahead with summit preparations.
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Goodall stays defiant: 'I cannot be removed as Finance Minister'
Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and Development Goodall Gondwe remained defiant that he could notl be replaced in his portfolio, saying reports suggesting that Education Minister Bright Msaka is likely to replace him in a Cabinet reshuffle after Parliament sitting are a figment of imagination.
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A third earthquake has hit near Elko, Nevada this morning.
The earthquake this morning measured at 2.6 and was about 16 kilometers West of Elko. This was the third earthquake near Elko that we have heard about in 2017. A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit in June and a smaller one happened in April. A larger 3.9 quake happened near Elko in June of last year also.
Hollywood's hearts are with Keaton Jones.
The student's story went viral on Friday after Jones' mom, Kimberly Jones, shared a video of her tearful son describing the bullying he endures at school. "Why do they bully? What's the point of it?" the youngster asked as he spoke into the camera, detailing how his classmates have poured milk on him, made fun of his appearance and called him "ugly."
"People that are different don't need to be criticized about it," the upset kid urged to anyone watching. "It's not their fault, but if you are made fun of, just don't let it bother you. They suck I guess."
Kimberly also explained that the video was taken after she picked up her song from school because he was afraid to go to lunch. "My kids are by no stretch perfect, & at home, he's as all boy as they come, but by all accounts he's good at school. Talk to your kids," she encouraged. "We all know how it feels to want to belong, but only a select few know how it really feels not to belong anywhere."
Dogtopia will soon be opening its first Arizona location. The Phoenix-based dog daycare company announced its first location in the state will be in Scottsdale, at 14747 N. Northsight Blvd., off Loop 101 and Raintree Boulevard exit.
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President Donald Trump on Friday morning authorized the House Intelligence Committee to make the memo crafted by staff for Chair Devin Nunes (R-CA) public, according to reports from CNN and other news outlets.
Per @jeffzeleny and @jeremyherb: "Trump has authorized the release of a controversial Republican memo, and has sent word to the House Intelligence Committee the document may be made public…" — Brian Stelter (@brianstelter) February 2, 2018
NBC News: The President has declassified the House Intel GOP memo on a FISA warrant in full. It has been sent to the committee, @kwelkernbc reports. — Tom Winter (@Tom_Winter) February 2, 2018
I can confirm Fox's reporting: the White House has told House Intelligence to release the memo, unredacted. — Jonathan Swan (@jonathanvswan) February 2, 2018
Tottenham midfielder Nabil Bentaleb is close to triggering a £16million permanent move to Schalke.
The 21-year-old is on a season-long loan at the Bundesliga club and his 20th appearance for them, due to be against Cologne on Sunday, would trigger a clause in the deal to make the move permanent.
Bentaleb has scored four goals for Schalke this season.
Tottenham midfielder Nabil Bentaleb is close to triggering a £16m permanent move to Schalke
The 21-year-old midfielder is on a season-long loan at the Bundesliga club
Bentaleb was a regular under previous boss Tim Sherwood and still has more than three years of his contract to run.
But he has not started a Premier League game since August 2015 and does not figure in Mauricio Pochettino's plans.
Bentaleb has scored four goals and provided four assists this season for Schalke.
The midfielder, who has scored four goals in 21 caps for Algeria, moved to Tottenham in 2013 and has made 66 appearances for the club.
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COLOMBO: The president of the Maldives has fired a national police chief for the second time in three days, as political unrest grows after a court ordered the release and retrial of political prisoners, including an expresident.
President Yameen Abdul Gayoom's office says he dismissed Ahmed Saudhee today and appointed Deputy Police Commissioner Abdulla Nawaz to act as interim police chief. No reason was given for the dismissal.
Saudhee was appointed interim police chief Friday, one day after Yameen fired Ahamed Areef for not answering his phone calls.
Thursday night's court ruling ordered the release and retrial of politicians opposed to Gayoom, including exPresident Mohammed Nasheed, saying their guilty verdicts were politically influenced.
The ruling has led to protests by opposition supporters urging the government to obey the order.
WASHINGTON >>The latest on the Senate’s deliberations over a package of new Russia sanctions (all times EDT):
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The Senate has voted overwhelmingly to approve new sanctions against Russia to punish Moscow for meddling in the 2016 election and its aggression in other parts of the world.
The chamber passed the bipartisan sanctions legislation 97-2. The measure has been attached to a bill imposing penalties on Iran that the Senate is currently debating and also has strong support.
Lawmakers are taking action against Russia in the absence of a forceful response from President Donald Trump. The president has sought to improve relations with Moscow and rejected the implication that Russian hacking of Democratic emails tipped the election his way.
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But Trump’s secretary of state, Rex Tillerson, says he agrees with members of Congress who want Russia held accountable for its meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
Despite losing by a lone goal to Premier League defending champions Leicester City on New Year eve, Andre Ayew insists West Ham United are growing in confidence following their stupendous show in their previous matches.
The Hammers were looking to pick their fourth straight win against Leicester City but their three matches unbeaten record was halted at the King Power Stadium.
“Our recent wins have brought a lot of confidence. We beat Burnley and Hull in a difficult way, then we beat Swansea by putting the ball on the ground, playing football and scoring four goals.
"We proved that we can play with different styles and win in different ways," Andre told the club's website.
“We are growing as a team and growing in confidence and we can win more games. Right now the confidence is high and hopefully it will stay high," he added.
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PHOTONEWS: Quit notice: Osinbajo in closed door meeting with Igbo leaders
Acting President, Yemi Osibanjo, is currently, at the Presidential Villa, holding a meeting with elders and leaders of thought from the South-East The meeting is to discuss the recent spate of secessionist agitations rocking the nation and to ensure the country remains united. The parley has in attendance the Deputy Senate President, South-East governors and […]
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The Blues Box presents a comprehensive overview of American Blues; it's history,it's artists and it's development from the 1920s to the present. You can expect to hear urban and rural blues from the 1920s to the present. Blues from the Mississippi Delta, The East Coast, Chicago, New York, the West Coast, Texas, Louisiana and all areas that have developed a significant Blues Scene.
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"Trade is about people,” Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland began cheerfully as she testified before a parliamentary committee on Monday, telling MPs that trade agreements encourage growth and prosperity. “That is why we are modernizing NAFTA.”
Well, no. This was not Canada’s idea. Ottawa’s negotiators are not heading into talks on the North American free-trade agreement this week because Canadian officials had nifty ideas to make a 23-year-old deal, as Ms. Freeland said, “even better.” It is happening because Donald Trump campaigned for the U.S. presidency asserting that NAFTA caused many of the ills affecting U.S. workers. He promised a better deal for Americans, or to tear it up. NAFTA advocates came up with the word “modernization” to try to deflect him into something all three partners can accept. But we got here because of what the Americans want.
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The Senate’s top leader says it’s “premature” to tout President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize in pursuing a peace deal with North Korea.
But Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell chuckled as he mentioned the “chagrin” it would cause the Nobel committee to award Trump the world’s most coveted diplomatic prize.
The Republican senator made the comments this week to WHAS-AM in his home state of Kentucky.
U.S. and North Korean officials are continuing talks aimed at salvaging a summit between Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. McConnell says the U.S. should always be “skeptical” when dealing with North Korea, but says it’s good that Trump and Kim could meet.
LAGOS, April 28 Nigeria's foreign exchange reserves rose to $30.80 billion by April 26, their highest level since Sept. 2015, central bank data showed on Friday.
The increase in the foreign exchange reserves of Africa's top crude exporter could be attributed to a recent rise in global crude oil price and proceeds of Nigeria's latest Eurobond issued last month.
Nigeria's dollar reserves stood at $30.31 billion a month ago. They have risen 18.1 percent since the start of the year but are still far off their peak of $64 billion, hit in August 2008. (Reporting by Oludare Mayowa; Editing by Chijioke Ohuocha and Gareth Jones)
TOKYO, April 17 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks retreated Monday morning as the yen being driven up against the U.S. dollar as a safe haven currency in times of geopolitical uncertainty compounded a dour market mood and saw export-linked issues pressured. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average lost 57.45 points, or 0. xinhuanet_en 6:24:00 AM CEST
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Gasheads have taken to social media to celebrate their latest piece of transfer news, while Portsmouth fans are less than happy.
This morning Bristol Rovers announced the signing of winger Kyle Bennett, who joins as a free agent having been released by Portsmouth yesterday evening.
Bennett, 27, has become the second new face at the Memorial Stadium today following the signing of experienced defender Tony Criag who has also joined the Gas as a free agent having been released by Millwall yesterday as well.
Here are what the relieved fans had to say about the latest signing:
After a quiet transfer deadline day yesterday which saw Rovers sign no one, and had fans in a temporary meltdown, the late news that manager Darrell Clarke had secured two free agents has left Gasheads very happy with their work in the January window.
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Dedicated to the creation and performance of innovative contemporary dance works from established and emerging dance-makers, NW Dance Project brings a program that will feature a selection of company repertoire, including "Le Fil Rouge" and Sarah Slipper’s "Woolf Papers," a provocative and deeply moving reinvention of Virginia Woolf’s classic novel "Mrs. Dalloway." Founded in 2004 by acclaimed dancer, mentor, and choreographer Sarah Slipper in Portland, the company has fostered the creation and Portland premiere of over 190 original contemporary dance works to date. Dance International Magazine noted that NW Dance Project has become “a laboratory, factory, and repository for risk-taking new works from the next generation of choreographers from Europe and North America.”
The music will begin at 7:30 p.m. with director Wayne Crook waving the baton. The program's theme is "Tunes We All Remember," with the band covering some 128 years of some of the most well-known songs by talented composers and performers in all venues of musical taste buds.
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Troubles of Pune-Daund DEMU service seem to be increasing by the day.
While the Pune Division is unsuccessfully struggling to run the service on time, Monday came with fresh addition to its woes when its passengers gripped with panic as “fire” was noticed near the wheels of one of the coaches. The incident occurred at about 7 pm when the train was at Manjari on its way to Daund and
Bystanders who noticed the “fire” started shouting, with the passengers evacuating the coach while the train was still moving.
Railway administration, however, dismissed the incident as an usual affair resulting from “break binding” or excessive application of brakes resulting in smoke and sparks.
They added that while such incidents are not rare, they are harmless. It could have occurred due to opening of an oil seal of the coach owing to brake binding, causing sparks. The issues were addressed and the train proceeded towards Daund after 10-15 minutes, officials said.
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Home | News | General | Breaking: Police storm Zanklin Hospital where Dino Melaye is being admitted
By Joseph Erunke
ABUJA-THE Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force are are currently at the Zanklin Hospital where Senator Dino Melaye is being admitted following injury he sustained while being conveyed to Lokoja this afternoon for a possible parade.
The team of the officers have so far arrested five persons seen at the premises of the hospital who they suspected to have close link with the senator.
The operatives mainly from the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS, have taken over the hospital premises.
Some have moved to the amenity ward of the hospital where the hospital is being admitted.
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Fire investigators say they don’t know what caused a Memorial Day weekend fire that destroyed a South Minneapolis building that housed businesses, apartments and artists’ lofts.
The Minneapolis Fire Department said Wednesday that investigators were not able to get inside due to the condition of the building and the risk of collapse. So the cause of the fire is listed as undetermined.
Authorities declared the building structurally unsound, and the building was demolished Wednesday.
The three-alarm fire broke out Sunday night in the old Roberts Shoes building at the corner of Lake Street and Chicago Avenue.
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The Boston Red Sox picked up their third consecutive victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday with a 4-3 victory at Fenway Park.
Red Sox closer Craig Kimbrel made quite the impact in the series against the Rays, as Monday’s win marked his third save in three days.
Kimbrel has converted on all six save opportunities so far this season, with his only earned run coming in a non-save situation.
For more on Kimbrel, check out the video above from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank.
Fred Thornton taught his progeny a simple life is best and enjoyed his own to the fullest, whether he was teaching his sons to build houses or beach combing on Deer Island with his grandchildren. Celebrating Easter "Thornton-style" are, from left, Fred Thornton's ex-wife, Vickie Vandawalker; grandchildren Breanna, Troy Michael, Anysha, Caleb, Dylan, Gabriel and David Jr.; wife Lisa Thornton, with her arm around Dylan, and, far right, Fred Thornton.
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It hasn't been easy for tweeps to tune in every Tuesday night to watch Yobe because the show always leaves them in their feels.
Tweeps have found themselves moving from anger, to sadness and many emotions in between as they listen to stories from victims of hideous crimes and criminals behind these crimes asking for forgiveness.
Last night, viewers listened to two offenders talking about how they were sorry for robbing a kota shop. They said it was a mistake, which they are currently serving 15 years for and wanted to ask for forgiveness.
Twitter wasn't reading "remorse" in their stories and so directed all their emotions towards the victim, who had since suffered both financially and emotionally because of what they did.
100 people die from smoking every week in Ireland, according to the HSE.
The health service has published research on what is World No Tobacco Day, which finds 1 in 4 men and 1 in 5 women still smoke, while it is most common among young people.
There are now more quitters than smokers here.
But Dr Paul Kavanagh, who is a consultant in public health medicine and the HSE's lead expert on tobacco, says more needs to be done.
"Despite that progress, what our research highlights is that there are a number of groups being left behind.
"They would include male smokers, people in lower socio-economic groups and people with mental health problems.
"It is very important we focus on those to ensure that everyone benefits from the progress we are making in tobacco control."
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With the possibility of flooding in the area, one local business said it's important for homeowners to fix any existing issues.
Scott Hartnell played 10:28 last night and very sparingly after the third period started. Sonny Milano , entering the lineup for Matt Calvert after Calvert's suspension , played 6:46 last night, including no time on the ice from the third period on - he played 9 total shifts in an overtime game.
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This shocking footage shows brave London firefighters rescuing residents of 27-storey Grenfell House.
Six people have died in today's blaze at the residential block in White City, and the death toll is expected to rise, with more than 50 people thought to be unaccounted for.
The fire engulfs Grenfell House
More than 200 firefighters are at the scene and have spent all day rescuing trapped residents.
Search for Ghost Ship warehouse fire victims continues in Oakland
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The Keller softball team was one of several girls’ teams at the school to have a successful 2017, as the Lady Indians won state for the second year running. Brian Gosset bgosset@star-telegram.com
The Austrian Social Democratic Party has announced that it had decided to sever its ties "immediately" with Tal Silberstein, the Israeli strategic consultant who was arrested on Monday on suspicion of involvement in the money laundering affair of billionaire Benny Steinmetz.
The party, which is considered a senior member of the Austrian coalition, hired Silberstein for the October elections.
March 29 TK DEVELOPMENT A/S:
* MANAGEMENT EXPECTS RESULTS FOR 2017/18 FINANCIAL YEAR OF DKK 100-120 MILLION BEFORE TAX
* PROFIT BEFORE TAX AMOUNTED TO DKK 13.8 MILLION FOR 2016/17 AGAINST LOSS DKK 191.0 MILLION IN 2015/16
* FY 2016/17 NET REVENUE DKK 401.5 MILLION VERSUS DKK 327.8 MILLION YEAR AGO
* BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS THAT ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING RESOLVE NOT TO DISTRIBUTE DIVIDENDS FOR THE 2016/17 FINANCIAL YEAR Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
Kieran Powell Finds Form in Final Tour Match before the First Test
By:Curtis Morton
Kieran Powell hit a rich vein of form, after an initial struggle to score big, on the current West Indies tour of England.
In the tour match versus Derbyshire, Powell fell for 92 in the first innings but batted superbly once more, to retire out, on an even 100, in the second innings.
Brothers, Kyle and Shai Hope, along with Roston Chase, also made centuries in the first innings.
Summarized scores: West Indians 427 for 3 dec (Chase 110*, S Hope 107*; Kyle Hope 105; Kieran Powell 92) and 327 for 6 dec (Powell 100 retired, Chase 60*) drew with Derbyshire 181 (Brodrick 52, Holder 3-48) and 327 for 6 declared: Kieran Powell 100 retired; Roston Chase 60
Derbyshire 51 for no loss-Match drawn
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(Reuters) - Tropical storm Gert, located about 485 miles (785 km) west-southwest of Bermuda, could strengthen into a hurricane by Wednesday, the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) said.
The storm was becoming better organized over the western Atlantic and packing maximum sustained winds of 45 miles per hour (75 km/h), the NHC said.
Gert is moving north-northwestward and is expected to be about midway between Bermuda and North Carolina on Tuesday, the Miami-based weather forecaster added.
Another former Bachelor in Paradise contestant has come forward with shocking claims about the show and ripping its producers for encouraging cast members to drink alcohol behind the scenes.
March 30 Distinct Infrastructure Group Inc
* Distinct Infrastructure announces debt refinancing
* Distinct Infrastructure says working with Royal Bank Of Canada, its existing senior lender, to consolidate all of its debt under one facility
* Distinct Infrastructure Group Inc - company will complete refinancing effective may 26, 2017
* Distinct Infrastructure Group- by restructuring its debt, co anticipates reducing its effective interest rate from approximately 10% to just under 4%
* Distinct Infrastructure Group - as part of proce as part of debt refinancing process, to exercise option under crown capital debt facility to repay debt early Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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NATO, which has three of the world’s nuclear powers in its ranks, gave a chilly reception on Friday to nuclear disarmament group ICAN’s Nobel Peace Prize win, AFP reports. The organization was a key player in the adoption of a treaty symbolically banning nuclear weapons, signed by 122 countries at the UN in July. NATO said the treaty risked undermining the international response to North Korea’s atomic weapons program. Jens Stoltenberg, the alliance’s secretary-general, said the nuclear ban treaty - which was shunned by all nuclear powers - put years of progress on non-proliferation at risk. “What we need is verifiable and balanced reduction of nuclear weapons. The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, which all NATO allies have signed, remains the cornerstone of international efforts to do so,” he said. NATO would remain a nuclear alliance as long as nuclear weapons existed, according to Stoltenberg.
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WASHINGTON — New federal data show that black students continue to be expelled and suspended from school much more frequently than their white peers.
The report released by the Education Department on Tuesday is likely to add to an already tense national debate about what causes such racial disparities. Civil rights groups believe that racial bias is at play and insist that federal protections are necessary. Other experts say that imposing discipline restrictions on schools causes chaos in classrooms.
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos is considering scrapping Obama-era rules that were meant to counter those disparities.
Data shows that while black students represented 8 percent of all enrolled students in 2015-2016, they accounted for 25 percent of suspensions. Black girls made up 8 percent of all students and 14 percent of suspensions.
Polk County Police are investigating the death of a local 12-year-old girl who reportedly streamed her death live on the internet.
Katelyn Nichole Davis, 12 of a Silver Creek address in Polk County was pronounced dead at Polk Medical Center after medical personnel tried to save her when she was found at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, December 30, 2016, according to Polk County Coroner Tony Brazier.
Brazier said her body was sent to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation Crime Lab for an autopsy.
Search warrants are being obtained for the girl’s phone, Facebook account and another social media service when rumors swarmed of the incident being recorded by a phone on a live streaming service.
Detective Kristen Hearne of the Polk County Police Department told local media she will be obtaining search warrants Tuesday to access the phone and social media sites in order to confirm the rumors are true.
The investigation remains active, according to Hearne.
Over 600 children, parents, and Disney fans of all ages flocked to Bossard Memorial Library in Gallipolis on Saturday to meet special characters and to enjoy many other Disney-themed crafts, stories, and games during the Summer Reading kick-off event. Activities were held throughout the library grounds and included Disney bingo, story time with princesses in the "castle" area, Disney trivia quizzes, create-your-own princess and prince crowns in the crafting area, inflatables, and water balloon games.
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(Reuters) - Oil and gas producer SandRidge Energy Inc (SD.N) on Monday rejected smaller rival Midstates Petroleum Co Inc’s (MPO.N) all-stock bid, calling the offer “highly dilutive”.
However, the company said it had received interest regarding “alternative transactions” from other producers. SandRidge did not provide further details.
SandRidge also said it would explore strategic options, including divestment or joint venture opportunities at its North Park Basin assets in Colorado.
Oklahoma-based Midstates Petroleum, backed by activist shareholder Fir Tree Partners, had offered to buy SandRidge last month, after activist shareholder Carl Icahn scuppered SandRidge’s plans to buy Bonanza Creek Energy Inc (BCEI.N).
Under Midstates offer, SandRidge shareholders were to hold 60 percent of the combined company.
SandRidge’s shares fell 2.8 percent in aftermarket trading, while Midstates’ stock was up 2.2 percent.
360Fresh: Ezek – Tell Me
Ezek releases his first official single, titled “Tell Me”. A song about taking risks when you’re in love and assurance of not getting hurt in return.
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× Local brewery giving portion of beer sales for Puerto Rico relief
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A West Michigan brewing company planning to donate a portion of its beer sales towards relief efforts in Puerto Rico.
One dollar from select pints of City Built Brewing’s beers sold will be donated from now through October 19.
The deal is only good for three types of beers: Grandma’s Kisses, Floral Saison and TKBY.
City Built Brewing will also host a beer dinner on October 18 for relief efforts as well.
TOKYO, Aug 15 (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said he agreed with President Donald Trump during a telephone call on Tuesday that their top priority regarding North Korea was to do what they could to halt missile launches by the regime.
"Through a firm partnership between Japan and the U.S. and cooperating with China, Russia and the international community we agreed that our priority was to work to ensure that North Korea doesn't launch more missiles," Abe told reporter after he spoke to Trump.
Abe said he also praised a commitment by Trump that the United States would ensure the security of the United State's allies in the region as threats from North Korea intensify.
Under an alliance treaty with the United States, Washington has pledged to defend Japan. Japan will ask the U.S. to reaffirm that commitment in high-level talks in Washington this week.
(Reporting by Tim Kelly; Editing by Eric Meijer)
Penn State fans arrive at the Rose Bowl
Penn State and USC fans are arriving at the Rose Bowl about two hours before kickoff. Rose Bowl Stadium is home to the 103rd annual Rose Bowl, this time with the Nittany Lions and Trojans playing against each other.
The season came to an end for the UVa men's basketball team on Friday night, as the Cavaliers became the first 1-seed to ever lose to a 16-seed in the NCAA Tournament.
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Vermont Fish and Wildlife says deer harvest up 13 percent
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — The Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife says deer hunters took 13 percent more deer during last fall's hunting seasons than the average of the previous three years.
Experts attribute the increase to mild weather the preceding two winters, which allowed more deer to survive. The state also issued more muzzleloader antlerless deer permits.
A report released Monday showed that hunters took a total of 15,984 deer during Vermont's archery, youth, November rifle, and December muzzleloader deer seasons.
Deer Project Leader Nick Fortin says harvest numbers increased during the archery, youth and muzzleloader seasons, and the total harvest was the third highest since 2002.
This summary was written by Jordan Henrie.
Bo Brusco and Joe Stay, primary members of the local surf rock group Vic Fox, harness the sound of surfing southern California waves with acoustic renditions of songs featured on their debut EP, Coastal Living.
“These songs take me to summer vacation,” Brusco said. “Just chilling on the beach without a care in the world.”
Listen and watch their Sounds of Spori session below.
Corporate News CBK school, Utalii College clash over Sh234 million debt
The Kenya School of Monetary Studies. FILE PHOTO | NMG
Kenya Utalii College and the Kenya School of Monetary Studies (KSMS) are embroiled in a vicious court battle over Sh234 million arising from a hospitality contract the two public institutions had between 2002 and 2010.
Utalii has sued KSMS claiming Sh17 million in catering, laundry, sports and recreation bills that it offered to the financial training institution when the contract was active.
But in a counterclaim, KSMS is demanding Sh217 million arguing that it sacrificed some hostel rooms to create office and storage space for Utalii’s staff, commission on meals and other facilities used by the hospitality school’s staff among other accrued debts.
“Utalii’s claim against KSMS is for Sh17,046,822.50 being the cost of services rendered as per the agreement but not paid,” Utalii says.
SINGAPORE, March 28 Chevron has started production of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the third of three production units at the Gorgon LNG project in Australia, the company said on Tuesday.
Chevron is the operator of the $54 billion project that has a total of three production trains with a combined capacity of 15.6 million tonnes per annum of production capacity.
First production of the supercooled fuel from Gorgon began in March last year. (Reporting by Mark Tay; Editing by Richard Pullin)
Gone too soon.
TMZ revealed Last Comic Standing comedian Ralphie May has died at the age of 45.
Related: Miley Cyrus Pays Her Respects To Tom Petty In A Very Special Way
Ralphie had been reportedly dealing with pneumonia over the last seven days, but kept performing scheduled gigs.
Just yesterday he posted while attending the Casino Entertainment Awards where he was nominated:
Let’s do this Las Vegas!A post shared by Ralphie May (@therealralphiemay) on Oct 4, 2017 at 6:20pm PDT
We'll let you know as we learn more.
R.I.P.
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Philadelphia Eagles running back Jay Ajayi heads upfield during practice at the team facility in Philadelphia on Jan. 26. The Eagles face the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII on Sunday in Minneapolis. Matt Rourke AP
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Five-day forecast Check out what weather is in store for the Boulder County area here National Weather Service See what the National Weather service is predicting here 24-Hour satellite Watch NOAA's 24-hour satellite image here Real-time conditions See what Boulder's weather is like now at the National Center for Atmospheric Research here Boulder should continue to see highs in the 80s for the rest of the week, according to the National Weather Service. Lucas Gilbreath was elated to have been chosen in the 2014 Major League Baseball amateur draft shortly after graduating from Legacy High School, but at that moment the thoughts of signing with the hometown Colorado Rockies were minimal at most.
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Long known as the 'Getaway Region' of New York, Oneida County and the Mohawk Valley always have something interesting to offer, this week the Utica's "Utica Day" comes to the Mohawk Valley. WIBX 950 in conjunction with Oneida County Tourism host This Week In The Mohawk Valley and the CNY Travel Show to highlight community events and opportunities that are coming to the Mohawk Valley throughout the week.
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A man accused of trying to con grieving family out of money for headstones that were never intended to be built has appeared in court.
It is alleged that Julian Karl Gaunt defrauded nine customers of JG Select Memorials Ltd in Stickney near Boston by taking orders between 2015 and 2016 - but never delivered.
He appeared before Lincoln Crown Court on Wednesday, July 4, but spoke only to confirm his name, date of birth and nationality.
No charges were put to him at the hearing – but previously Gaunt, 49, of Queens Road in Spalding denied all 11 charges put to him when appearing at Lincoln Magistrates’ Court on June 6, earlier this year.
Gaunt was granted unconditional bail to appear back before the Crown Court for trial in April 2019.
WARSAW, Poland — A spokesman for Poland’s Navy says that three Russian-made submarine signalling missiles have been found in recent days at different locations on Poland’s Baltic Sea beaches.
Speaking from a from a Navy base in Gdynia, Cmdr. Radoslaw Pioch said Wednesday the missiles came from a submarine type Kilo, made in Russia. They were found at two locations on the Hel Peninsula and on the Sobieszewska Island, within the Bay of Gdansk area that borders Russia’s Kaliningrad region with its military port.
Sappers have removed two of them and are searching for the third one. It was not clear when they got to the beaches but could be a remainder from exercise, Pioch said.
Signalling missiles are fired by emerging submarines when they want to mark their location.
JACKSONVILLE BEACH - One teacher at San Pablo Elementary School in Jacksonville Beach thought of a creative way to get kids pumped for the state math test this week.
Before students left to go home last week, fourth-grade math and science teacher Caley Crawford asked them who their favorite celebrities were. She didn't tell them why she was asking, but students soon found out when they walked into class on Tuesday.
Crawford came up with "pumped up" puns based on their favorite celebrities to help encourage and inspire the students before their test.
They loved it.
"Their reactions warmed my heart this morning," Crawford wrote. "(I am) hoping this gets them a little more pumped for their test!"
The Florida Reading FSA was last week, and the Math test is Tuesday and Wednesday.
Great job students! We hope you rocked that test!
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However, the former left-back and fan favourite of both clubs insists the Reds will be all but impossible to beat tonight.
Liverpool host their Italian opponents this evening at Anfield for their Champions League semi-final first leg showdown.
And having seen off Premier League winners Manchester City 3-0 at home in the quarter-finals, Jurgen Klopp’s side will be confident.
But Roma dumped out Barcelona to make the final four as the competition’s surprise package.
Riise, though, admits even the best defenders would struggle to cope with the likes of Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino when they’re firing.
Woman, 48, shot multiple times in Lawndale
A 48-year-old woman was shot multiple times Sunday night in the Lawndale neighborhood on the Southwest Side.
She was inside an apartment about 9:40 p.m. in the 4100 block of West 15th Street when someone fired shots and bullets came through her door, Chicago Police said.
She was struck in both of her legs and in the buttocks, and was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital, police said. Her condition had stabilized.
Baku. 24 October. REPORT.AZ/ In January-September, food products worth $ 971,8 mln have been imported to Azerbaijan.
Report informs referring to the State Customs Committee (SSC), value of imported food products as compared with last year increased by 2,3%.
In reporting period, increase of import are as following: meat import by 91,57% (46,552 mln dollars), milk by 69,02% (9,720 mln dollars), butter and other butter made of milk by 27,65% (49,065 mln. dollars), tea by 29,89% (39,236 mln. dollars) fruit and vegetable 0,22% (91,465 mln. dollars).
During this period, import of wheat decreased by 34,57% to 136,361 mln. dollars, import of sugar shrunk by 5,96% to 124,467 mln. dollars.
Regarding the comparison of products in quantity, import of meat recorded 50,55%, milk import increased 55,7%, tea import up 10,79%.
Specific weight of food products in total import up from 15,31% (fixed in corresponding period of last year) to 15,73%.
Mrs. Reese, age 78, of Lebanon, died Sunday evening, Dec. 10, 2017 at the Hartsville Convalescent Center.
Born Feb. 24, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Taft and Minnie Belle Sandlin Drivers and was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh Reese.
Jerri is survived by her daughter, Michelle Milbauer; granddaughter, Ashley Moore; great-grandchildren, Brian, Alex and Isabelle; "adopted" son, Joe Moore; cousins, Faye Smith, Bobbye Young; and many other cousins.
Hunter Funeral Home in Watertown is in charge of arrangements, 615-237-9318.
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Leave it to standup comedian John Mulaney to come up with the most accurate and hilarious metaphor to describe Donald Trump. In a recent appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the actor candidly shared his thoughts on the POTUS, admitting, "It's like there's a horse loose in a hospital — I think everything's gonna be OK, but I have no idea what's gonna happen next." We couldn't think of a more appropriate way to sum things up. Watch the clip above (his comments on Trump begin around the eight-minute mark) to see what else Mulaney has to say about our stray-horse-like president.
LONDON (Reuters) - Two people in a critical condition near the English city of Salisbury were poisoned and samples have been sent to a British military research site Porton Down for testing, the Sun newspaper political editor reported, citing defense sources.
“Sick couple in Salisbury have been poisoned and samples sent to Porton Down for urgent testing - defense sources,” Tom Newton Dunn said on Twitter.
For ten weeks, from April 2 to June 14, 1982, Great Britain fought the Falklands War: a reassertion of British sovereignty over the Falkland Islands against an act of aggression by Argentina's military junta. Victory was by no means inevitable.
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BALTIMORE (AP) — An unusual smell prompted an evacuation and a hazardous materials response at a Baltimore high school. But after five people were taken to the hospital complaining of upset stomachs, fire officials discovered the source of the smell: a pumpkin spice air freshener.
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School was evacuated Thursday afternoon after students and teachers detected a strong smell on the third floor. Several people reported difficulty breathing.
The fire department and a hazardous materials team were called. Fire spokesman Roman Clark said two students and three adults were taken to the hospital for stomach ailments.
Then, firefighters located a pumpkin spice air aerosol plugged into an outlet in a classroom.
Classes at the school resumed Friday.
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This is a secret Canadian success story, and one of Canada’s largest exporters. If you run an online store and are one of the majority, your store is at least partly Canadian. As the world increasingly moves online, Shopify is uniquely poised to become one of Canada’s major “exports”.
Whoa whoa whoa! This lovable little 6 year old is not one but shy about blowing kisses to EVERY GIRL he sees! Haha! And you’ll hear him say it today’s edition of Kid Smarts! He’s got a big heart and loves the ladies as much as he loves SeaWorld! You gotta hear him in today’s edition of Kid Smarts! Listen below:
JUBA, South Sudan (AP) - The United Nations says a Nepalese peacekeeper in South Sudan has been accused of inappropriately touching a teenage girl in exchange for money.
The allegation in the town of Aweil comes two months after 46 Ghanaian peacekeepers were recalled when some members allegedly paid local women living in a protection camp in the town of Wau for sex.
A U.N. statement says an investigation into the latest allegation is underway.
Multiple U.N. peacekeeping missions have faced allegations of sexual abuse or exploitation in recent years, with Secretary-General Antonio Guterres calling it a “global menace” that must end.
The U.N. has about 15,000 peacekeepers in South Sudan, whose civil war is well into a fifth year.
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Ms. Hoffman, now a senior at Syracuse University in New York, thinks her family's arrangement, with one parent working and one wrangling childcare and household duties, is ideal. "I don't think it matters which parent stays home, but it was better to have someone there," she says. And her views on the matter are increasingly common among people her age.
In fact, among young adults, support for this type of traditional family structure has been on the rise for the past 20 years, while a preference for two working parents is falling out of favor, according to a batch of reports released in March by the Council on Contemporary Families.
In one survey, which has tracked the attitudes of a cross-section of the country's high school seniors for the past four decades, only 42 percent of respondents in 1994 thought a family in which the father worked and the mother stayed at home was the "best" possible arrangement. By 2014, that was the majority view, with 58 percent support.
WILMINGTON NC (WWAY) — Douglass Academy in Wilmington celebrated a very special day today. No, not Valentine’s Day–Frederick Douglass’ birthday.
Faculty and staff members spent the afternoon reading to the students at the charter school about the famous the abolitionist and civil rights leader. Afterwards, students ate cupcakes and sang “Happy Birthday” in his honor.
Douglass Academy staff said that they see the day as an opportunity to teach the importance and power of education, both past and present, and to reiterate the meaning of their school slogan.
“Education is so important. The school’s motto is, ‘Once you learn to read, you will forever be free,’ which is a quote from Frederick Douglass, and Frederick Douglass found freedom through education,” Jessica Lopez, Dean of English History and Latin said.
The school will also be hosting a Black History Month celebration on February 23.
OXFORD – Mary Jane Farrenkopf, age 92, formerly of Oxford, entered into eternal rest Aug. 1, 2017.
A memorial service will be celebrated at St. Thomas the Apostle Church in Oxford, Friday at 11 a.m.
Please view the full obituary online at the Munson-Lovetere website, munsonLoveterefuneralhome.com.
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Lawton Public School officials say Edison Elementary has been closed for the rest of the day due to an apparent gas leak.
The gas leak was reported early Monday morning and students were evacuated while emergency responders along with Centerpoint Energy assessed the situation. After a short time, Centerpoint Energy told school officials they needed to conduct more testing which could take at least two hours. Officials made the decision to close the school for the day and students were taken to nearby Eisenhower Middle School.
LPS is asking parents to come to the EMS auditorium with proper identification to pickup their children.
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Rock & Roll Roots Dinner Series: The Rumpus Room teams up with Kyle Cherek, host of Wisconsin Foodie on PBS, and Steve Palec, host of WKLH’s Rock and Roll Roots for three themed dinners exploring great moments in music and food. The first explores the history of The Beatles on Wednesday, September 13
There is no question that The Beatles changed Western music as we know it. Join Kyle and Steve as they share the unique story of one of the greatest bands of all time. From their early days of Liverpool basement clubs to playing sold out international stadiums, their sounds are woven into the fabric of Western music. Enjoy five delicious courses that reflect a chapter in Beatles' history plus a signature Beatles welcome cocktail.
Price: $60 per person plus tax and gratuity
This matchup is extremely intriguing. West Orange is fantastic defensively and has 11 shutouts, including its 3-0 first round win over Mount Olive. Morris Knolls, No. 18 in the NJ.com Top 20, relies on its offense to win games and averages four goals per game. The key matchup to watch in this one is West Orange’s center back Maurice Williams and Morris Knolls’ forward Tommy Scalici.
The Academy Awards are right around the corner and our excitement is palpable. On March 4, 2018, we'll get to see our favorite celebs in their finest fashion -- and see who will win the Oscars. In honor of this year's nominees, Wonderwall.com is taking a look at their best red carpet looks so far during the 2018 award season... starting with Margot Robbie, who's up for a best actress in a leading role Oscar for her work in the biographical drama "I, Tonya." The Aussie star hit up the 2018 Golden Globe Awards in a black satin Gucci gown featuring an elaborate silver sequin bow design, puffy shoulders and a dramatic plunging neckline. Keep reading to see more 2018 Oscar nominees primped and polished on the award show red carpets...
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March 31 Post Holdings Inc:
* Post Holdings Inc- on March 28, entered into an amended and restated credit agreement - sec filing
* Post Holdings-agreement, which amends, restates credit agreement provides for revolving credit facility in an aggregate principal amount of $800.0 million
* Post Holdings Inc - outstanding amounts under revolving credit facility must be repaid on or before March 28, 2022
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A missile of an anti-aircraft defence mobile missile system is seen in front of a missile launched from S-300 antiaircraft system during the Keys to the Sky competition at the International Army Games 2017 at the Ashuluk shooting range outside...more
A missile of an anti-aircraft defence mobile missile system is seen in front of a missile launched from S-300 antiaircraft system during the Keys to the Sky competition at the International Army Games 2017 at the Ashuluk shooting range outside Astrakhan. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov
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China pursues peaceful development: premier
Premier Li Keqiang said on Tuesday that China pursues peaceful development and will never seek expansion.
It is a misinterpretation to see China's cooperation with other countries and its assistance to underdeveloped ones as strategic expansion, Li told a press conference following the conclusion of the annual legislative session.
"We will focus on managing our own affairs well," he said.
Claire’s, the ear-piercing mall chain, files for bankruptcy
NEW YORK — Claire's, the mall chain that has pierced the ears of millions of teens, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
The company said Monday its stores will remain open as it restructures its debt.
Claire's is just the latest retailers to seek bankruptcy protection, close stores or go out of business entirely. Toys R Us announced last week that it would close or sell all its stores after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last year.
Privately held Claire's says it expects to emerge from bankruptcy in September.
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A Russian Sukhoi 25 fighter jet has been shot down in Northern Syria near Idlib, according to reports
The Russians have been fighting alongside their Syrian allies against rebels in the area.
Videos have emerged on social media showing thick white smoke coming from an alleged plane crash.
#Pt. Footage reportedly showing aftermath of warplane shot down by Rebels near Maasaran in SE. #Idlib CS. pic.twitter.com/xfx1Td0Axb — Qalaat Al Mudiq (@QalaatAlMudiq) February 3, 2018
No confirmation on who shot the plane has yet been released by any hard-line rebel groups in the area.
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights has said that the pilot ejected prior to the crash and is believed to be captured.
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Apr 16, Colombo: In a new breakthrough for Sri Lankan exports sector, one of the fastest growing free ports in the world, and one of the biggest free-ports in the powerful Gulf Cooperation Council has opened its doors to Sri Lanka with unparalleled incentives of entry, Minister of Industry and Commerce Rishad Bathiudeen disclosed. The offer for Sri Lanka exports to enter the Sohar Freezone in Oman, known as Gateway to the Gulf, came when the Acting Undersecretary of the Foreign Ministry for Diplomatic Affairs of Oman, Dr. Mohammed bin Awad Al Hassan met Minister Bathiudeen on 6th April at the Ministry in Colombo.
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HAMPTON ROADS, Va - Patrice Jocson of Dove and Daisy Spa rolls in with a slew of services and an army of "Fairy Spa-mothers." The mobile spa is for big and little girls who love to be pampered.
For more info, visit DoveAndDaisySpa.com.
LeBron normally sees a lot of double and triple teams on a nightly basis,
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But every now and again he'll find himself some daylight - and he knows what to do with it.
In Game two vs the Pacers on Tuesday (AEDT), The King got the step saw no help and went right down Euclid avenue for the finish.
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MOREHEAD, Ky. — Kevin McClain scored 25 points, Dylan Windler had a double-double and Belmont defeated Morehead State 83-73 on Saturday for its eighth straight victory.
Windler had 13 points and 14 rebounds, which matched his career high, for the Bruins (19-6, 11-1 Ohio Valley Conference). Tyler Hadden added 15 points on 6-of-8 shooting, and Mack Mercer and Nick Hopkins added 12 and 10 points, respectively, off the bench.
Hadden had 13 points and McClain 12 as the Bruins steadily built a 43-30 halftime advantage.
Early in the second half the Eagles got within nine points, but Hopkins and McClain had back-to-back 3-pointers in an 8-0 run. Midway through the lead was down to seven but the Bruins scored six straight and made it a 12-2 run to cruise home.
Reserves Londell King, with 16 points, and Djimon Henson, with 14, led the Eagles (6-17, 2-10). They shot 11 for 16 from the floor — their teammates just 17 of 52.
WASHINGTON, Aug 14 (Reuters) - A U.S. Army artillery "mishap" was responsible for the deaths of two U.S. service members in northern Iraq over the weekend, a Pentagon official said on Monday.
Two U.S. service members were killed and five injured in northern Iraq on Sunday. The victims were not named.
"An Army artillery section was conducting a counterfire mission against an ISIS mortar site when a mishap occurred, injuring seven soldiers," Pentagon spokesman Colonel Robert Manning said, using an acronym for the Islamic State.
The Pentagon declined to provide further details and it was not immediately clear exactly what type of "mishap" took place.
The service members were part of a U.S.-led coalition fighting the Islamic State in Iraq.
Manning said there was no indication that Islamic State had anything to do with the deaths and the five injured troops did not suffer life threatening injuries. (Reporting by Idrees Ali; Editing by Sandra Maler)
SYDNEY (AP) — Australia’s most powerful investigative authority has recommended that priests who fail to tell police about suspected child sexual abuse should face criminal charges, even when they learn of abuse through confession.
Australia’s Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse recommended in a report on Monday that all states and territories in Australia introduce legislation that would make it a criminal offense for people to fail to report child sexual abuse in an institutional setting. Clergy who find out about sexual abuse during a confidential religious confession would not be exempt from the law.
The royal commission is the nation’s highest form of inquiry. It has been investigating since 2013 how churches and other institutions responded to the sexual abuse of children in Australia over the last several decades.
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ISLAMABAD :National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Tuesday approved reference against former Naib Tehsildar, Muhammad Ramzan and others for allegedly causing Rs 19.833 million loss to national exchequer. The other accused are former Revenue Patwari, Rab Nawaz Khan, Saqib Taj Din and Muhammad Zain ul Abidin. As per details, the accused Muhammad Ramzan, former Naib Tehsildar, Rawalpindi in connivance with Rab Nawaz Patwari transferred/mutated land owned by Provincial government in Khasra No 438, measuring three kanal six marlas one sarsai vide mutation no. 8589 in name of private person namely co-accused Taj Din on basis of bogus and fake documents.
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Separatist Yasin Malik was detained, while another separatist Mirwaiz Umar Farooq was placed under house arrest on Friday ahead of their planned protest over the rise in braid chopping incidents in Srinagar.
Mobile Internet services too have been suspended in Srinagar and Budgam districts in view of the planned protest.
During the past month, several young girls and women in many parts of the Kashmir Valley have reported that their hair were chopped by unknown persons after knocking them unconscious with some spray.
Special investigation teams and round the clock help lines have been set up in every district to probe the incidents.
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The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office needs help finding a robbery suspect.
Javari Isiah Felton is wanted for Armed Robbery. The incident happened at The Circle K at 3947 Harper Franklin Ave on May 29, 2018 just after 4 a.m. Felton was last seen fleeing the scene in a silver-colored mini-van with a missing a right front hubcap.
Felton is also possibly connected to Armed Robberies that occurred at Circle K Stores at 2631 Washington Rd and 2702 Wrightsboro Rd. Felton is known to put his hair into a ponytail. Felton’s last known address is 205 Ellis St. Augusta, GA. 30901. He has active warrants on file.
Any information to help locate Felton, please contact the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office: 706-821-1178 or 706-821-1080.
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The Raising the Roof and Toque Campaign has raised $2,000 locally to assist the homeless.
The local Paul Davis campaign was part of a nationwide effort that involved thousands of volunteers and supporters searching for long-term solutions to homelessness in Canada.
Last Tuesday, the local team sold tuques and merchandise for the local Raising the Roof effort and to benefit the partner agency, Nipissing Transition House.
The 20-bed shelter is dedicated to ending violence against women and the toll it takes on families and the community.
Throughout Canada since 1997, the annual Toque Campaign has raised more than $7 million for approximately 180 community agenciesa. Each year on and around Toque Tuesday, Raising the Roof coordinates nationwide efforts among businesses and partnered non-profits that work with the homeless.
Since 1992, the Paul Davis office serves customers throughout the North Bay region with emergency services, restoration, repairs, and reconstruction. The office is located at 379 Airport Rd.
Gospel singer Kim Burrell is getting the cold shoulder from pro-gay individuals and the media after making comments in church about homosexuality.
Burrell says she is not apologizing for her sermon at a Houston church where she referred to gays and lesbian sex as perverted.
A recording of Burrell preaching at the Love and Liberty Fellowship Church started circulating online after she said, "the perverted homosexual spirit, and the spirit of delusion and confusion, it has deceived many men and women."
Burrell is scheduled to sing with pop singer Pharrell Williams next Thursday on the talk show "Ellen," hosted by Ellen DeGeneres who is a lesbian.
Pharrell posted on Instagram after her comments that he condemns "hate speech of any kind," without making a specific reference to Burrell.
Burrell responded to the backlash during a Facebook Live on Friday, saying she has never discriminated against gays and lesbians.
"I love you and God loves you, but God hates the sin," she said.
WASHINGTON — A D.C. Council member apologized for a social media post in which he claimed that Jewish financiers control the climate.
The Washington Post reported Sunday that Trayon White Sr. (D-Ward 8) posted a video to his official Facebook page as snow flurries were hitting the nation's capital.
He said, "D.C. keep talking about 'We are a resilient city.' And that's a model based off the Rothschilds controlling the climate to create natural disasters they can pay for to own the cities."
White apologized, saying he didn't realize his remarks were anti-Semitic.
The newspaper reported Monday that White contended that the Rothchilds' control the World Bank and the federal government, making those remarks during a February gathering of top officials.
The Rothschilds are a famous European business dynasty that has been subject to anti-Semitic conspiracy theories.
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In the early 20th century, George Eastman frequently entertained friends, family, and business colleagues at his grand East Avenue residence. As Rochester's leading citizen, Eastman was accustomed to entertaining, and he ensured that each luncheon, dinner party, and event was a memorable experience for his guests.
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Several homes have been damaged and two people were injured after a crane collapsed in Lauderhill, Florida.
Lauderhill Fire Rescue crews responded to the scene near Northwest 11th Street and 44th Terrace, just before 4 p.m., Wednesday. It appears that three homes have been hit by the crane.
Officials said one of the homes damaged is now uninhabitable.
According to fire rescuers, the crane operator and an occupant of one of the homes suffered minor injuries.
Natalie Smith’s home was damaged, and she told 7News her mother was inside at the time of the collapse.
“You hear your mother is OK, but my mother is an elderly woman, and you don’t know how they take these things,” Smith said. “Unfortunately, at the time, she was home alone. I had to rush here and see what was going on.”
Neighbors said no one else lives inside the homes hit, but fire rescue said they will go door to door to check and see if anyone was injured inside any home.
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BRISTOL, VA (WJHL) — Several law enforcement agencies are on scene at the Walmart off of Lee Highway in Bristol, Virginia after someone found an suspicious object in the parking lot.
Washington County, Virginia Sheriff Fred Newman says the object was spotted on top of a trash can. Law enforcement have quartered off the parking lot and are not allowing cars to enter.
According to Sheriff Newman, Bristol, Va. Police, the Washington County Virginia Sheriff’s Office, Virginia State Police and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives are responding.
Sheriff Newman said the object appears to be a metal pressure cooker. He said law enforcement could use a robot to further examine the object.
Sheriff Newman told News Channel 11 people inside Walmart do not appear to be in any danger. He said officers have blocked off the front entrance to the building, but customers are being allowed to exit at the side of the building.
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Two police officers have been shot and critically wounded in an incident at a hardware store in Dallas.
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DALLAS — Two police officers have been shot and critically wounded in an incident at a hardware store in Dallas.
The incident happened about 4:30 p.m. Tuesday outside a Home Depot store on U.S. 75 in northern Dallas.
A message on the Dallas Police Department Twitter feed said the officers were critically wounded but provided no other details. Aerial video showed police using a helicopter and trained dogs to search for a suspect in a wooded area next to the store parking lot.
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As the high school football season approaches, let's see who are some of the best running backs entering this fall. We decided to rank the top 13 local running backs entering the 2017 season. The point of this preseason list is to generate discussion and highlight standout performances. It could, of course, be registered moot if a few first-year starters break out this fall. Until then, however, scroll through the slideshow below to see the area’s top returning RBs and their video highlights.
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Nomad World Pub is bringing back Septemberfest for three weekends: September 15–17th, 22–24th, and 29–October 1st. During the fest, the Nomad patio will be transformed into German beer garden. Enjoy grilled sausages from the Milwaukee Brat House and Oktoberfest beers from Pabst, Paulaner, Hacker Pschorr, Old Style, and more! Live accordions, Hammerschlagen, bags, and feats of strength competitions for your chance to win swag — it’s all happening at the Nomad!
March 31 Asia Development Capital Co Ltd :
* Says it plans to acquire 80 percent stake of shares in a Tokyo-based firm China Commerce (target firm 1), which is engaged in Unionpay online shopping mall operation business, with transaction amount undetermined, in late-April
* Co plans to acquire 3,000 shares in a Chiba-based firm (target firm 2) engaged in pawnshop business, for 32 million yen, raising stake in it to 74 percent from 35 percent, on April 3
* Says co will acquire shares in the two target firms via private placement plan offered by them
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French authorities have called for calm after clashes between protesters and police in the city of Nantes.
The violence broke out overnight after an officer shot dead a 22-year-old driver who was trying to avoid a police checkpoint.
Interior minister Gerard Collomb condemned the violence.
Philippine Central Bank says April Remittances at $2.083 Billion
PHILIPPINE CENTRAL BANK SAYS APRIL REMITTANCES AT $2.083 BILLIONThe material has been provided by InstaForex Company – www.instaforex.com
Citizens living in the Union and Yorkville areas of Paulding County are advised to boil all water prior to use.
Paulding County Water System officials say the booster pump on Bell Road is not able to properly supply residents with water. In some cases residents are experiencing low water pressure.
Those in the area should boil water for at least one minute prior to drinking, cooking, or preparing baby food.
Paulding County Water System can be reached at (770) 445-2761.
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Based on the 1966 crime "novel" by Truman Capote, who grew up in Monroeville, "In Cold Blood" starred Robert Blake and Scott Wilson. Not only was much of this 1977 blockbuster filmed in the Mobile area in Alabama, "Close Encounters" fe atured actor Carey Guffey as the adorable little boy, Barry.
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About Moreton-in-Marsh Knit and Knatter
The group will meet and share knitting tips and ideas, as well as a cup of tea and a chat. They make baby clothes and blankets for charity, or members can just bring their own knitting along to complete in the company of others. All levels and ages welcome, including beginners.
Millions of types of virus and bacteria, including deadly varieties, are being swept up into the atmosphere in small particles from soil-dust and sea spray and being transported to other parts of the globe, according to new research. Jim Drury reports.
By Science Writer Seth Borenstein.
WASHINGTON - The sun is about to spill some of its secrets, maybe even reveal a few hidden truths of the cosmos. And you can get in on the act next week if you are in the right place for the best solar eclipse in the U.S. in nearly a century.
Astronomers are going full blast to pry even more science from the mysterious ball of gas that's vital to Earth.
They'll look from the ground, using telescopes, cameras, binoculars and whatever else works.
They'll look from the International Space Station and a fleet of 11 satellites in space. And in between, they'll fly three planes and launch more than 70 high-altitude balloons .
Republicans release a memo that the FBI wanted to be kept secret
US President Trump Friday escalated a feud between the FBI and Republicans over the probe into Russia by releasing a classified memo which the law enforcement agency had tried to keep under wraps.
The document, which was put together by congressional Republicans, alleges bias against Mr Trump during the investigations into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election.
Mr Trump approved the release of the memo after ignoring a plea from the FBI to keep it secret.
Mr Trump declassified the four-page memo, telling reporters its contents told a shameful story of bias against him, and Republicans on the House of Representatives Intelligence Committee released it to the public.
Heyward is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Tigers.
Heyward is among three lefty-hitting regulars -- Anthony Rizzo and Kyle Schwarber are the others -- who will be withheld from the starting nine in the series finale as southpaw Francisco Liriano takes the hill for Detroit. The 28-year-old Heyward is in the midst of the best of his three seasons in Chicago with a .288/.345/.436 slash line through 67 games, but he still remains a liability against same-handed pitching. Over his 59 plate appearances against lefties, Heyward has been limited to a .650 OPS.
Tammy Brant and Jason Mitchell, New Springfield, boy, May 29.
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Panaji, Jun 14: The Bombay High Court on Wednesday issued notice to the central and the Maharashtra governments over a petition filed by meat traders challenging the newly- introduced restrictions on cattle trade.
Quraishi's Meat Traders' Association of Goa challenged in the Goa bench of the high court the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Regulation of Livestock Markets) Rules, 2017, contending that they violate the right to carry on trade and the freedom of religion under the Constitution.
Among other things, the association challenged rule 22 which provides that purchaser of cattle shall not sacrifice the animal for any religious purpose.
The Goa Animal Preservation Act, 1995 permits slaughter of bovines subject to compliance of certain conditions, and the Union government has no powers to make rules on matters pertaining to protection and preservation of livestock, the petition said.
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The future location of the two European Union agencies based in London will be a matter for Brexit negotiations, the British government's Brexit department said Monday, but EU officials said there was no doubt they would be moved.
London is home to both the European Medicines Agency (EMA) and the European Banking Authority (EBA), and last month the EU's draft plan for negotiations said arrangements should be made to transfer them to a state staying in the EU.
EU officials said European Council President Donald Tusk, who chairs summits of the 27 other EU leaders who will decide where to put the agencies, aimed to set out some procedures for making the choices by the time they meet next on April 29 .
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Chesterfield Philharmonic Choir will be singing carols at the town’s Crooked Spire Church.
The concert on Sunday, December 17, at 2.30pm will include Honley Male Voice Choir and organist Jonathan Scott.Carols with the Phil
Tickets £12 (adult), £6 (unemployed, full-time students), available on door or from 01246 566604 or Visitor Information Centre, Chesterfield, tel.01246 345777/8). Free admission for 16 years and under.
Businesses across the euro zone strolled into the second quarter, maintaining a still-solid but more modest growth rate than around the turn of the year. As Sonia Legg reports, the surveys followed PMIs from Japan which showed manufacturing picking up in April while export orders fell.
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A woman has been arrested following the homicide of an 18-year-old woman in July 2016.
RCMP said the suspect was arrested on Thursday in Winnipeg, in relation to the death of 18-year-old Lydia Whitford.
On July 14, 2016, officers were called to a home in the R.M. of Springfield where they found Whitford already dead.
Whitford lived with autism and epilepsy. Officials originally told the family, they believed Whtiford died of natural causes, but her death was deemed a homicide in February 2017.
READ MORE: Family of woman with autism found dead in foster home seeks answers
She was living in a foster home at the time of her death.
On Thursday, Dec. 7, investigators arrested and charged Lisa Marie Campbell, 26, with Manslaughter.
AfD leadership has voted to start proceedi... . FILE - In this May 18, 2016 file picture the head of the Alternative for Germany party, AfD, in Thuringia, Bjoern Hoecke, speaks during a rally in Erfurt, eastern Germany.
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Steve Berthiaume and Bob Brenly break down the Diamondbacks’ 4-2 victory over the Dodgers.
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DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Syrian TV: President Bashar Assad met with Vladimir Putin at Hmeimeem base in Syria this morning.
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Korets, Ukraine, October 6, 2017
The missing nun of Holy Trinity Convent in Korets, Ukraine has been safely found, reports the Rivne Post.
The police department reported today that Nun Svetlana has been found, and that she is now at one of the monasteries of Transcarpathia. She will be returning to her monastery in Korets today.
The police report did not provide any details about her disappearance or how and where she was found.
March 21 is World Down Syndrome Day and the Down Syndrome Academy here in Houston is recognizing that day with a ball fit for Cinderella and Prince Charming. The Cinderella Ball , hosted by the non-profit Friends of Down Syndrome , is an annual black tie that raises money for the academy. We got a chance to meet the belle and beau of this year's ball before their big moment.
OSLO May 2 Norway's $935 billion sovereign wealth fund, the world's largest, has not found suitable real estate projects in Tokyo and Singapore, despite long-standing plans to invest in the two Asian capitals, the fund's chief executive said on Tuesday.
"We do not see attractive property projects in Singapore and Tokyo today," Yngve Slyngstad said during a hearing in the Norwegian parliament's finance committee.
In recent years the fund has bought billions of dollars worth of real estate in European and U.S. cities, including London, Paris and New York. (Reporting by Gwladys Fouche, editing by Terje Solsvik)
Rounds on Trump’s Sec. of State Nominee: Mike Pompeo is the Right Guy for the Job
Last night, Rounds joined Shannon Bream on Fox News to discuss Mike Pompeo’s nomination to be Secretary of State.
“This is a guy who ha proven himself to be a reasonable individual,” said Rounds on Fox News. “He thinks things through very, very well. He has the president’s ear and he understands the direction that the president wants to go. Mike Pompeo is the right guy for this job.”
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Paper swamped
The Plain Speaker has been swamped during the past few days with requests to print the names of people owning pennies coined during the early years of 1800 and prior to that time.
— From Hazleton’s newspaper, The Plain Speaker.
Elliott Management says the ousting of Arconic (ARNC +3.7% ) CEO Klaus Kleinfeld is a "necessary first step" on the path to a stronger company, but it remains concerned over the judgment of the current board.
ARNC said Kleinfeld's departure was the result of a letter sent to an Elliott executive that showed "poor judgment," but Elliott says the letter "read as a threat to intimidate or extort a senior officer of Elliott Management based on completely false insinuations," and it then informed the board.
"When such conduct manifests itself in a pattern as it has here, it is not a CEO problem. It is a board problem," Elliott says.
BUTLER COUNTY, Ohio (NEWS10) – A Sheriff’s Department in Ohio is offering free concealed and carry classes for teachers in the county.
The class is limited to 50 candidates and the department says within 20 minutes they had more than 50 emails.
Sheriff Jones says there are thousands of unemployed soldiers who deserve our appreciation by allowing them to work upon active duty.
“Action needs to be taken now, not assigned to committees and studied until time fades the memory of the tragedies,” Sheriff Jones said. “Prevent the crimes. Our youth are depending on us. Their families are depending on us.”
During the training, the department will also offer training on school shootings.
Youth with the Lakewood Congregational Church will sleep out on the front steps of the church to raise money for the homeless. According to their website the LCC have participated in the Homeless Awareness Sleep Out every year since 2006.
The kids constructed outdoor ‘homes’ made out of tarps and cardboard boxes. They will sleep out on the front steps of LCC overnight.
Every year in January the LCC collect money to donate back to the homeless.
Nearly $25,000 has been raised since the program first started. You can make a donation on the LCC website.
The hashtag for the event is #Youth4Homeless
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Gary Bryan and Lisa Stanley hosted the annual Locks of Love Kick Off Party at Universal CityWalk on Monday, June 12th.
Over 100 people donated their hair for an amazing cause.
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K-EARTH 101, Supercuts, and Paul Mitchell have teamed up with the Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles and Orange County for its annual LOCKS OF LOVE WEEK, June 12-18, 2017! Get a FREE HAIRCUT at any participating Supercuts location in Southern California with a Locks of Love Donation!
Locks of Love Week continues all week long. Every person who meets the Locks of Love guidelines (see here) will receive a FREE haircut from an expert stylist at participating Supercuts locations in Southern California, plus they’ll receive a Paul Mitchell 413 Sculpting Brush (while supplies last).
Girl Scouts that make a hair donation, starting on June 12th you’ll have an opportunity to earn a special edition patch!
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Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2lLa0x8 Washington Dulles International Airport, Chantilly : With its instantly recognizable terminal of glass and concrete curving into the sky, Dulles Airport is an impressive feat of architecture. Designed by Eero Saarinen and completed in 1962, the terminal is both compact in size and spacious in feel.
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Former Charlotte Hornets coach Steve Clifford was announced as the new coach of the Orlando Magic on Wednesday. He was an assistant under Stan Van Gundy in Orlando from 2007 to 2012. Nick Wass Associated Press
Harry Kane added another goal to his tally in his bid to become the World Cup Golden Boot winner with a penalty against Colombia.
The England skipper won a penalty for England in the second half when he appeared to be fouled by defender Carlos Sanchez.
Despite efforts from some Colombian players to put Kane off - digging up the penalty sport - the striker finished with aplomb.
It was the Tottenham man's sixth goal of the tournament, putting him two goals ahead of second placed Romelu Lukaku in the race for the Golden Boot.
With the game locked at 1-1 after extra time, Harry Kane, Kieran Trippier, Marcus Rashford and Eric Dier converted their penalties in the shootout to set England up with a quarter-final tie against Sweden on Saturday.
Before that though - enjoy the best memes and tweets from Harry Kane's penalty against Colombia.
TYLER, Texas — James Cavender, the founder of the Cavender’s western wear retail chain, has died in East Texas.
Company Chief Financial Officer Jim Thompson said Cavender died Tuesday in Tyler. He was 87.
The company, based in Tyler, operates more than 70 stores — including three Colorado stores in Centennial, Colorado Springs and Pueblo — in Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Missouri, Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, Kansas and Nebraska.
Thompson said Wednesday that Cavender, over the past few years, had health issues that left him hospitalized at various times. Thompson did not elaborate.
The company was founded in 1965 in Pittsburg, Texas, where Cavender still lived with his wife, Pat. Thompson said Cavender about 20 years ago turned over day-to-day business operations to his three sons.
This family were so terrified of an animatronic dinosaur they ran off
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An unsuspecting family attracted the wrath of a Jurassic Park raptor during their visit to a Florida adventure park.
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Animal rescuers hope to capture and relocate an endangered beluga whale that has been making its home in a northern New Brunswick river for several weeks. Tonya Wimmer of the Marine Animal Response Society says they hope to relocate the juvenile whale from the Nepisiguit River to the St. Lawrence Estuary near Cacouna, Que.
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NSA all up in banks? According to a new leak, the NSA may have used Windows exploits​ to access important financial institutions.
Rabbi Aharon Leib Shteinman, leader of the haredi-religious Lithuanian community, passed away on Tuesday morning at the age of 104 at Maayanei Hayeshua Hospital in Bnei Brak, where he was recently admitted.
Attempts at resuscitation restored the rabbi's pulse but were followed by a deterioration in his condition.
TOKYO, April 18 (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President Mike Pence and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe agreed on Tuesday that the two countries need to persuade China to play a larger role in dealing with North Korea, a Japanese government spokesman said.
The two confirmed during a working lunch that China's role was important in dealing with North Korea, and they needed to work on China to take on a bigger role, Japanese Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Koichi Hagiuda told reporters.
North Korea has conducted a series of ballistic missile launches in recent months in defiance of U.N. sanctions and concerns have been growing that the reclusive state could soon conduct a sixth nuclear test.
With a U.S. aircraft carrier group steaming to the area in a show of force, fears of a confrontation have been rising. (Reporting by Kiyoshi Takenaka; Editing by Robert Birsel)
Students at Point Pleasant Primary School hosted a celebrity on Monday who is probably the most famous redhead since Lucille Ball or Ed Sheeran . None other than Ronald McDonald arrived at the school to help kickoff a pop tab collection for the Ronald McDonald House Charities , specifically the Ronald McDonald House in Huntington.
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Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman are set to continue their annual Christmas tradition of spending the holidays Down Under.
Related: Keith Urban Ballad is the Most Played Song at Waffle House
“We go back to Australia,” Kidman told Us Weekly. “My mother and my husband’s mother both live in Australia so we go back home. My sister, and [I], we have a big summer Christmas, which I know sounds bizarre to Americans. We want to be on the beach for Christmas, no snow. We love the ocean and shrimp!”
Not exactly turkey, stuffing and snowball fights, but that sounds like a Christmas it would be easy to get used to celebrating.
A 23-year-old man was stoned to death after he got into an altercation with a man who had allegedly groped his girlfriend in Boons, near Rustenburg, over the weekend.
The man got into a heated altercation with a 41-year-old man on Saturday evening after the latter "forcefully grabbed the man's girlfriend", Lieutenant Colonel Pelonomi Makau said on Monday.
"The incident led to a fight in which the suspect was stabbed with a knife on the neck," Makau said.
The 41-year-old, with the help of a friend, retaliated by hurling stones at the boyfriend, leaving him unconscious.
"The victim and the suspects were both taken to the hospital for medical treatment where the victim was declared dead on arrival."
The suspects were arrested and would appear in Koster Magistrate's Court on Tuesday.
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LEWIS COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) – A 21-year-old woman was killed in an ATV accident in Lewis County Sunday.
According to the Lewis County Sheriff’s Department, Brittany Bennet was a passenger in a Polaris RZR when it as involved in the accident on Fire Tower Road.
Authorities said it happened on private property and said it appears to be a “horrible, tragic accident.”
No charges are currently pending against Bennet’s cousin, who was driving the ATV at the time.
February 14, 2017, 7:13 AM | Nearly 200,000 people evacuated from their homes in Northern California are still unable to go home. If an emergency spillway at the Oroville Dam continues to erode, their homes will be in the path of potentially catastrophic flooding. John Blackstone reports.
Dusk. Carolina Beach Lake Park. Features Hidden Figures. Your own food and drinks are permitted, and concessions are available. Film begins at dusk, and is subject to change. Visit www.pleasureislandnc.org for a complete summer schedule.
CORVALLIS — The Oregon State men’s basketball team departed Monday for Spain, kicking off a 13-day European trip that will feature five games against professional opponents more than two months before the start of the Beavers’ 2017-18 season.
Perhaps no team in the country went through such a dramatic and up-and-down swing as OSU over the past two years. The Beavers reached the NCAA Tournament in 2016 for the first time in 26 years, but went 5-27 the following season after the loss of a large graduating class, multiple injuries and other departures.
Now entering year four in Corvallis, coach Wayne Tinkle believes the pieces are in place for a quick turnaround back to the form seen during his first two seasons at Oregon State.
Tinkle sat down with The Oregonian/OregonLive last week to discuss last season, the coming season and the long-term future of the program.
OTTAWA - Canada will make an announcement about fighter jets at 1 pm ET on Tuesday, a government official said on Monday, declining to give more details.
Sources told Reuters last week that the Canadian government is scrapping a plan to buy 18 Boeing Co Super Hornets and will instead acquire a fleet of second-hand Australian jets.
If you are curious about some of the new businesses popping up in Johnson City and you’re ready to sip a little, walk a little, and learn a little then get ready for the Wednesday Wine Walk. Hannah Ringley from inspired reclaimed goods is here to get you ready for all that strolling and sipping.
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April 28 Italian lender Banca Carige says:
* Board has approved the sale of a portfolio of bad loans worth 950 million euros by June
* Bad loan portfolio to be sold to a securitisation vehicle
* It will tap state guarantee scheme to securitise the loans
* To pick advisers for the transaction soon Further company coverage: (Reporting by Milan newsroom)
European Union countries have the right to shape their courts according to the own traditions, Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki told the European Parliament on Wednesday.
BRUSSELS: European Union countries have the right to shape their courts according to the own traditions, Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki told the European Parliament on Wednesday.
He was speaking after another of his government's sweeping changes to the judiciary entered into force in Poland on Tuesday, triggering fresh street protests over the overhaul criticised by the EU for undercutting the courts' independence and hence the rule of law.
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Buchholz signed with the Royals on Monday, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.
The deal will pay Buchholz $1.5 million if he makes the roster, with another $250,000 in incentives. He picked one of the easier rosters to crack, but it's unclear at the moment what kind of pitcher Buchholz is. He underwent surgery to repair a torn flexor tendon in April after just his second start of the year and missed the remainder of the season. In 2016, he posted a 4.78 ERA with a 5.32 xFIP. He's had good seasons in the past, but he's now 33 and coming off of a major injury. He's likely safe to ignore in the majority of leagues until he proves he's healthy and effective.
The average value for the Canadian dollar on Friday was 79.69 cents US, unchanged from Thursday.
The U.S. dollar was at C$1.2549, up 0.01 of a cent.
Pound sterling was at C$1.6383, down 0.93 of a cent, and US$1.3055, down 0.75 of a cent.
The Euro was at C$1.4707, up 0.08 of a cent.
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Event time: 6-10pm
"Near West Side" Love My Neighborhood Movie Night
Where: Merrill Park, 35th and Clybourn
When: June 23, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
What: Movie Night, screening of Trolls (free)
Contact Info: Darrian Davis, outreach@nearwestsidepartners.org
Event Description:
Free showing of the Movie Trolls at Merrill Park. Enter on 35th and Clybourn. Gate opens at 6 p.m. and movie starts at 8:30 p.m. Blankets and picnics are welcome. Free popcorn and art for kids, and there will be free secured parking on 35th and Clybourn. Food will be available for purchase, and smoking and alcohol are prohibited.
Price: free
The extent of damage Jacksonville received tonight isn't fully known, but it was widespread.
A confirmed grounded tornado during a line of severe storms heavily damaged numerous buildings in the area, including West Point Baptist Church and a Dollar General.
Calhoun County Sheriff Matthew Wade confirmed West Point Baptist Church is severely damaged, possibly destroyed. The Dollar General, which is near Jacksonville State's campus, also experienced severe damage.
Some roads in that area are impassible. Emergency vehicles are blocking all traffic from traveling south on Highway 21 after the intersection of Highway 202. Highway 204 is also blocked. It is believed 21 is closed due to debris that flew off of buildings, while 204 is closed due to damage on JSU's campus.
Numerous trees and utility poles are down on backroads in Jacksonville. Roy Webb Road is flooded.
We will provide more updates when they become available.
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Malawi experts trash commission of inquiry on Zambia 'maizegate': Move to silence critics and …
Law professor at the University of Malawi Edge Kanyongolo said experience has shown that commission of inquiries do not do any good. Mutharika …
Nashik: The Congress and Shiv Sena alliance took over the Malegaon Municipal Corporation (MMC) with former Congress MLA Rashid Shaikh and Sainik Sakharam Ghodke were elected as the mayor and the Deputy Mayor respectively on Wednesday. Rashid Shaikh and Sakharam Ghodke both won 41 votes in the 84-member house. While opposition candidate Nabi Ahmed Abdullah got 34 votes. The BJP with 9 members and MIM with 7 members abstained from the voting.
The Congress has won 28 seats while the Shiv Sena 13 seats totaling 41 seats in the 84-seat Malegaon Municipal Corporation. The Congress and Sena will need 2 more seats to rule MMC.
Mayor Rashid Shaikh told that they would work for the development of Malegaon. Sena taluka pramukh Sanjay Dusane said that Sena Minister Dada Bhuse and Rashid Shaikh were both committed towards development of Malegaon and so have hammered out a solution on the basis of development. The BJP opened its account and won 9 seats while the NCP and JD together won 26 seats and the MIM won 7 seats.
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CHARLES CITY (AP) — A Charles City man has been sentenced to up to 50 years in prison for the June shooting death of another man.
36-year-old Antoine Williams was sentenced Friday for second-degree murder. Iowa law says he must serve nearly 38 years before he can be released.
Williams was found guilty by a Floyd County jury in October of killing 36-year-old Nathaniel Fleming on June 30 in Charles City.
Police have said Williams shot Fleming, of Mason City, several times before pulling Fleming out of a vehicle and fleeing the scene. Williams testified that he shot Fleming when he thought Fleming was reaching for a gun.
When it comes to chowing down on kale, Gideon Oji is once again the top dog, beating back a challenge from hot-dog-eating champ Joey Chestnut Oji gulped down 22 16-ounce bowls of the leafy green vegetable in eight minutes during Sunday's Kale Yeah! Competition at the Erie County Fair in New York. The kale was served raw with oil and vinegar.The contest is billed as the world's healthiest eating competition.Chestnut, of San Jose, California, consumed 20 kale servings. He is the reigning hot dog-eating champion at the Nathan's Famous in New York City.Oji is Nigerian and now lives in Marrow, Georgia. He took the inaugural kale-eating title last year, consuming 25 servings.Sunday's event was an unlikely partnership between the Independent Health Foundation and Major League Eating.
MIAMI BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) - Two men were arrested after fists flew and a gun was recovered in Miami Beach, Friday.
The fight broke out either on a transit bus or just outside of it near Collins Avenue and 75th Street.
Police said a handgun was found at the scene, but no shots were fired.
There is no word on what sparked the fight.
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The xx have shared a new song from their forthcoming album I See You. It’s called “Say Something Loving.” Listen to it below, and revisit a video of Romy Madley Croft and Oliver Sim singing the track at karaoke in Tokyo.
I See You is out January 13 via Young Turks. In addition to “Say Something Loving,” it includes the single “On Hold,” as well as “I Dare You” (which the band played on “Saturday Night Live”), “Brave for You” and “Performance,” which they debuted at their tour opener. See the xx’s upcoming tour dates here.
Read our new Cover Story “I’ll Be Your Mirror: How the xx Found Themselves—and Their Vibrant New Sound—in Each Other.”
A few weeks ago we were in Tokyo and filmed ourselves doing karaoke to our new song 'Say Something Loving', we had a lot of fun! xx The xx pic.twitter.com/zctL2funtL — The xx (@The_xx) January 1, 2017
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There will be different kinds of oysters available — and the menu also includes a buffet with non-seafood choices as well.
BTW: MMNC is dedicated to the preservation of marine electronic equipment and local maritime history. Through their programs, they strive to stimulate the interests of children and adults in our community and encourage the study, understanding, and appreciation of the subjects represented by our collections.
The museum is currently located at 1208 Bay St. and is working hard to bring more exhibitions and programs to the community and to Staten island. With this event we hope to raise enough money to revamp our existing display space.
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Where : Lee's Fried Chicken & Donuts , 601 Heights Blvd. Who : Lee Ellis, owner What : Double Donut Fried Chicken Sandwich Chicken tenders between two glazed donuts with choice of sauce: "I love the sweet and savory combo." -Lee Ellis less Where : Lee's Fried Chicken & Donuts , 601 Heights Blvd. Who : Lee Ellis, owner What : Double Donut Fried Chicken Sandwich Chicken tenders between two glazed donuts with choice of sauce: "I love the sweet and savory ... more 181 Heights Who : Anthony Calleo, chef/co-owner What : Pizza topped with pepperoni, mushroom, chili flakes and Houston Dairymaids cheese.
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× Fire destroys Comstock Township house
COMSTOCK TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Flames engulfed a house in Kalamazoo County early Saturday morning, and that prevented firefighters from getting inside right away to fight it.
So confirms Comstock Township Fire Captain Mike Dyer. He tells FOX 17 no one was injured in the fire, which broke out around 1:15 a.m., in the 700 block of Benedict Avenue.
He could not confirm whether the owner was at home at the time, or if any pets were inside or injured.
A neighbor notified authorities abut the fire. Captain Dyer says Township Fire Marshal Michael Kessler is looking into what caused it.
Kenneth Cuccinelli, President of the Senate Conservatives Fund gets in a heated debate with Communications Consultant for Priorities USA Action, Symone D. Sanders, on the White Nationalist Rally in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Jackson is out of the lineup Monday against the Red Sox.
After going 2-for-4 with a solo home run out of the two hole in Sunday's series finale with the Rays, Jackson will give way to Abraham Almonte in left field for the make-up game with Boston. Jackson still looks on track to see most of the starts in left field while Michael Brantley (ankle) remains without a firm timetable for a return, but he could end up settling into a reserve role more frequently in the near future with outfielder Lonnie Chisenhall (calf) in the midst of a minor-league rehab assignment.
MOSCOW, Dec 12 (Reuters) - The Arbitration Court of Bashkortostan will hold preliminary hearings of a 131.6-billion-rouble ($2 billion) lawsuit filed by Russia’s Rosneft and Bashneft against Sistema on Jan. 12, court documents showed.
State-controlled Rosneft and its subsidiary Bashneft filed the lawsuit last week, months after a court ruled that the Sistema conglomerate should pay more than $2 billion to Rosneft as a result of an earlier claim. ($1 = 58.8186 roubles) (Reporting by Katya Golubkova and Anastasia Teterevleva; writing by Maria Kiselyova)
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HIGH POINT, N.C. -- Four people were stabbed at a High Point shelter Monday evening, High Point police confirmed.
The incident happened at Open Door Ministries, located at 400 N. Centennial St. shortly after 7 p.m.
One person is in custody, police said. The suspect's identity has not been released.
There is no word on the extent of the victims' injuries.
A teen was seriously injured Saturday when he was struck with his own skateboard during a fight at San Francisco's Golden Gate Park, police said.
The 17-year-old boy got into a fight with two men in their 20s around 4:45 p.m. near Alvord Lake at the eastern end of the park, according to police.
One of the suspects took the victim's skateboard and hit him with it before fleeing on foot with the other suspect.
The boy was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries.
No arrests have been reported in the case as of Tuesday morning.
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The University of Evansville is still searching for a replacement for Marty Simmons, after he was released by the Aces after 11 seasons.
UE is still searching for the right man for the head coach position, but the Aces have now moved onto the interview rounds with the candidates.
14 News can confirm that Calbert Cheaney was on UE's campus Monday. Another source told us that Walter McCarty will undergo an interview on campus Wednesday, UE officials would not confirm.
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Watch Antonio Cairoli's Moto 1 from round 2 of the 2018 FIM World Motocross championship in Valkenswaard, Europe!
Quavo from Migos is being accused of assaulting a jeweler at a Grammy afterparty in New York. Apparently, after the jeweler approached Quavo to address the debt, he claims Quavo another man beat him up and snatched his chain.
But, as Da Brat points out, there sounds like there could be more to this story. At least, we’re hoping Quavo isn’t so thoughtless to jump somebody at a high-profile event over a debt he supposedly owes. Click on the audio player to hear more in this exclusive clip from the Hip-Hop Spot on “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show.”
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Faulty provisions in the Income Tax Act denied the government revenue to the tune of 3.6bn/- payable by Pan Africa Energy Limited, for analyzing natural gas samples in the United Kingdom obtained from drilled wells at Songosongo gas fields in Lindi Region, Southern Tanzania. The Court of Appeal had initially recommend to the Attorney General as the advisor of the government, to amend the law to remove leeway for loss of income to the government, as the loophole could be used for tax evasion by unfaithful businessmen or through unlawful transactions.
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A central Arkansas woman is accused of making several threats on social media against a law firm, police said.
Tina Graves, 44, of Conway was taken into the custody of the Little Rock Police Department around 5 p.m. Friday at the Faulkner County jail, according to a report.
Police say Graves threatened Little Rock-based Rainwater Holt & Sexton Injury Lawyers, which has an office in Conway.
Graves also reportedly alluded to mass killings in Arkansas in other posts and expressed “her desire to make national headlines even through criminal means,” the report states.
According to authorities, she gave a date for when her threats could possibly be carried out if she "did not have her way."
Records show Graves remained at the Pulaski County jail as of Monday morning on two counts of second-degree terroristic threatening. She has a court date set for Friday.
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Let JBB start out your 4th of July weekend. Its Fun for the whole Family and all in the wonderful town of Greendale. Love that small home town feel. So gather up your troops and stick around for a day of entertainment and into a night of shenanigans.#lifesaparty
Microsoft Passes Google in Market Value Microsoft is now worth $749 billion as of Tuesday‘s close, beating Google‘s parent company, Alphabet Inc., by $10 billion. The company‘s growth has been sparked by its cloud computing business and its restructuring to focus on cloud and artificial intelligence units. According to The Verge, 35 percent of Microsoft‘s first-quarter revenue was made up of its Windows, Surface and gaming divisions. The other 65 percent was made up of its cloud technology and Office and productivity division. Back in 2012, Google passed Microsoft in market value after going public in 2004. Alphabet Inc. now comes in fourth place for the world‘s most valuable publicly traded company. Microsoft is third behind Amazon and Apple.
LANCASTER – Saturday afternoon’s Spotlight features a dedication ceremony of Trans World Radio’s new 450,000 watt transmitter in Bonaire which will bring the Gospel message to millions more in Latin and South America. TWR President Lauren Libby is thankful how God’s people, including many WDAC and WBYN listeners, provided the means to pay for the new transmitter. Saturday afternoon’s Spotlight airs at 12:30 on WDAC and at 2 p.m. on WBYN 107.5. You can listen to the program online right now at wdac.com under podcasts.
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Man rapes and kills his girlfriend’s 1-year-old son
A 1-year-old boy has died after being raped and killed by his mother’s boyfriend. The man known for being a street goon has been charged with murder, aggravated assault, rape, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse and related offenses. The suspect has been named as 24-year-old Saleem Salaam, from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Police said that he brutally […]
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GANGNEUNG, South Korea (AP) Pius Suter had a hat trick and former NHL goaltender Jonas Hiller made 25 saves as Switzerland shut out host South Korea 8-0 and chased goaltender Matt Dalton on Saturday night.
Dennis Hollenstein, Felicien du Bois, Thomas Rufenacht, Reto Schaeppi and Tristan Scherwey each scored a goal for the Swiss, who rebounded from a 5-1 loss to Canada in their opening game. Switzerland faces Czech Republic, which beat Canada in a shootout, in each team’s preliminary-round finale as any of the three teams can finish first in the group.
Switzerland outshot South Korea 34-25. Dalton allowed five goals on 27 shots before coach Jim Paek replaced him with Korean-born goalie Sungjie Park. In its second-ever Olympic men’s hockey game after losing to the Czechs 2-1 on Thursday, South Korea elicited cheers from the home crowd every time it rushed up the ice with a puck and roars when any player got a shot on net.
TD Securities brings in euro trader for SSAs and covered bonds
TD Securities has hired a trader to cover the euro SSA and covered bond markets, adding euro capacity to a bank that has focused mainly on dollars and other currencies so far.
A woman who was beaten unconscious by her husband while she was pregnant says shes relieved he has been jailed for three years.
Muhammed Tajik, a martial arts fighter from Afghanistan, attacked Susan Walmsley in their Dublin 6 apartment two years ago.
A martial arts fighter has been jailed for three years for beating his pregnant wife unconscious in a Dublin flat in Dec 2015. The court heard he was angry because she'd started a new job and he attacked her following an argument over a burnt pizza. — Frank Greaney (@FrankGreaney) December 11, 2017
The court heard he broke her jaw after flying into a rage over a burnt pizza.
Susan gave this reaction to the sentence outside court afterwards:
CRESTWOOD, Mo. (KMOV.com) – Crestwood Police are looking for three male suspects involved in an early morning smash-and-grab that left a Crestwood jewelry store with extensive damage.
Police responded to a robbery call at Crestwood Jewelers on Watson Road around 4 a.m. Tom Starburn, owner of Crestwood Jewelers, said surveillance video showed three men in masks break into two watch cases and stole watches valued between $100 - $300 before fleeing in a black Dodge Challenger.
Starburn said that the damage to the store will cost more than replacing the stolen watches. The suspects broke the front door and two display cases during the robbery.
Crestwood Police are still investigating this incident at this time.
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RIYADH May 2 The governor of Saudi Arabia's central bank said on Tuesday that the kingdom would stick to the currency peg linking the Saudi riyal to the U.S. dollar.
"The peg exchange rate has served us very well and it continues to serve us, so we will stick to it," Ahmed al-Kholifey told an investment conference.
He also said the central bank was comfortable with Saudi Arabia's level of banking services and their sophistication, but that it was not content with the amount of credit being provided by banks to small and medium-sized enterprises, which was about 2 percent of the total.
In an effort to boost the kingdom's savings rate, the central bank is working with the Ministry of Education to instill a savings culture in younger Saudis, and working with the Ministry of Finance to develop sukuk that could be used by individual savers, Kholifey added. (Reporting by Riyadh Reuters team; Editing by Andrew Torchia)
NEW ALBANY, Ind. -- A Metairie-based distilling company plans to establish a new bottling plant at the site of a former Pillsbury plant in southern Indiana.
The $66 million project from Sazerac Co. was announced Wednesday (May 30). Officials say the development in Floyd County is expected to create up to 110 jobs by 2021. The plant is located in New Albany across the Ohio River from Louisville, Kentucky.
The plant is the company's first in Indiana and it will expand Sazerac's alcohol processing, blending, packaging and distribution capabilities.
The new facility is scheduled to be operational by the end of 2018. The Indiana Economic Development Corp. offered Sazerac up to $900,000 in conditional tax credits and up to $150,000 in training grants. The former Pillsbury plant has been vacant since closing in 2016.
SAN DIEGO– A military plane crashed in Lake Havasu, Arizona early Tuesday morning, authorities said.
The U.S. Air Force confirms the aircraft was en route from Luke Air Force Base, located just west of Phoenix.
We will continue to update this story as more information becomes available.
Sen. Marco Rubio foresaw how the U.S. representatives at the United Nations would abandon Israel. In 2013, he spoke before Congress announcing how he could not support Samantha Power as UN ambassador because she, like many Obama appointees, had not renounced the UN's anti-Israel agenda.
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Keith Urban surprised fans in Nashville who were attending a show at 12th & Porter to see “Little Bit of Everything” in concert. But there is no such group, and Keith Urban walked on stage to the shock of fans to give a concert.
The only hint given was a Retweet sent out on Keith Urban’s social media twenty minutes before Keith Urban took the stage.
Plus Keith Urban’s biggest fan was in the audience…his wife Nicole!
World of Final Fantasy: Meli Melo is available now on iOS in Japan
We first caught wind that Square Enix was releasing a World of Final Fantasy mobile game back in November and now, as promised, it's available in Japan.In World of Final Fantasy: Meli Melo, you've got to collect, raise, and summon beasts of the world and battle your opponents to your heart's content. Though this is an all-new story, keep your eyes open for familiar characters to appear.As we previously noted, this game is a casual combat game, and from what I can gather from its description it focuses heavily on collecting the 100+ monsters and using magical stones to evolve them in the way you want.It also looks like the game continues to run on its own, collecting items and caring for your monsters even when you're not in the application.Though the game is free to play on the Japanese App Store , the base of its description covers the details of its subscription service, so do give those a quick read if you want to give the game a go.
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TORONTO May 2 Canada's biggest non-bank lender, Home Capital Group Inc, has delayed its first-quarter earnings to after close of market on May 11, the company said in a statement on Tuesday.
Home Capital, which secured emergency funding last week after investors pulled out nearly three quarters of its deposits, said the delay would give the management time to update events that have occurred since the close of the first quarter..
Ratings agency Standard & Poors downgraded the long term credit ratings of the company to 'B-' from 'B+', citing heightened liquidity risk.
S&P also revised Home Capital's creditwatch implications to 'developing' from 'negative', reflecting the possibility of a further downgrade as a result of funding concerns and weaker-than-expected performance. bit.ly/2p6DbMy
Home Capital was scheduled to release earnings after close of market on Wednesday.
(Reporting by Denny Thomas; Additional reporting by Abinaya Vijayaraghavan; Editing by James Dalgleish)
Vermillion Inc. CEO Jared Peterson, left, speaks during a panel on manufacturing at the 38th annual Kansas Economic Outlook Conference on Thursday at Intrust Bank Arena. Also picture are Tim Penner, president and CEO of Harper Industries, and Carolyn Lee, executive director of the Manufacturing Institute. Jerry Siebenmark The Wichita Eagle
Baku. 28 November.REPORT.AZ/ As a result of applying minimal retail price for tobacco products in Russia, price of cigarette may increase by 40%.
Report informs referring to the Vestifinance.ru, deputy finance minister of Russia Ilya Trunin said.
Minimal retail price will be set by the ministry of health. According to the ministry of finance, it will lead to decrease of population’s demand in cigarette and consumption of cigarettes.
According to experts, it is not known yet what minimum price level will be determined by the ministry of health.
The suggestion of the ministry of finance to increase the excises from 2018 at least by 80 RUB/box (1.37 dollar/box) may cause 1.5-fold rise in cigarettes price.
Experts of Economic and financial Center say that with new taxes it is expected that average 40% increase is expected in price of a box of cigarettes.
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The Joy of Coding - Episode 102
Unscripted, unplanned, uncensored, and true to life, watch what a Firefox Desktop engineer does to close bugs and get the job done.
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NEW YORK - Worried about catching a cold or the flu on an airplane? Get a window seat, and don't leave it until the flight is over.
That's what some experts have been saying for years, and it's perhaps the best advice coming out of a new attempt to determine the risks of catching germs on an airplane.
The new study sent squads of researchers onto commercial flights to look for viruses and observe how and when people came into close contact.
They concluded that people on the aisles get up the most and tend to be most likely to be near a person spewing infectious droplets of flu or cold virus. The study was funded by Boeing, the Chicago-based airplane manufacturer. It was published Monday by the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
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A member of parliament representing Western Lakes in the national legislative assembly has reiterated calls for President to declare a state of emergency in the conflict-affected state.
Last week, over a hundred people were reportedly killed in a series of clashes among youth in Chueichok, Mayom and Apet areas.
Several houses were also burnt to the ground.
Hon Dharuai Mabor Teny said they had made their request for a declaration of a State of emergency but there’s been no response from the presidency.
“I am urging the President of the Republic of South Sudan to have an immediate response to our letter presented to him by the members of the national assembly of Western Lakes,” he said.
“So we urge the President to immediately, this Monday, do something so that the lives of our people are helped.”
On Monday, the state information minister, Bol Machok, said calm had returned to parts of the state which experienced the deadly communal violence, after security forces were deployed last Friday.
Episode 822: The Shortest Super Bowl
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There is a huge economy surrounding the Super Bowl. And nowhere is this more visible than in one crazed market: ticket sales. Usually, the game is a bonanza for professional ticket salesmen.
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But the 2015 Super Bowl was different.
Two weeks before the big game, the Super Bowl market collapsed, catastrophically. Brokers went belly up. Tickets vanished. And companies had to spend millions of dollars to reimburse a lot of angry fans. What happened? Today on the show, we try to figure it out.
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Fox News senior legal analyst Andrew Napolitano pointed out that the assault-style rifle that was used in the shooting of a Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA) and four others was likely purchased legally.
"A rifle used in Virginia does not require a license or a permit," Napolitano explained, "and can be carried openly on the street. So presumably, the weapon was lawful."
The legal analyst conceded that it was "possible the weapon had been stolen, we don't know."
"But in Virginia, a rifle is lawful, just to go to the store like you go and buy an iPhone and carry it on your belt," he added. "It's unusual that there would be a scope on the rifle. It is clear that this is something that was planned or plotted because the scope and the quantity of bullets."
RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. Opening round play at the LPGA's first major of the season was suspended by high winds on Thursday at Mission Hills Country Club.
Winds of 25 miles per hour (40 kph) and gusts of 35 mph were blowing when play at the ANA Inspiration was halted at 3:16 p.m. PT (2216 GMT) with players allowed to finish their holes before being taken back to the clubhouse.
The suspension was being treated as temporary, although some forecasts had predicted winds reaching 60 mph in the California desert area.
Karine Icher of France had the early clubhouse lead after firing a five-under-par 67 in the morning wave.
American Michelle Wie and South Koreans Ryu So-yeon, Park Sung-hyun and 17-year-old amateur Seong Eun-jeong were a further shot back.
(Reporting by Larry Fine; Editing by Frank Pingue)
Warnings: Andrew Bailey spoke out against Brussels's protectionism
The boss of the City watchdog has rebuked Brussels for its determination to put up barriers for finance firms after Brexit.
Andrew Bailey spoke out against protectionism at the annual City Week conference yesterday, warning it will only hurt businesses inside the European Union if they are cut off from London's world-leading markets.
Bailey said: 'Unfortunately, I have heard the argument made that the best way to preserve financial stability would be to become less open.
'Let me reiterate, to do this means restricting the activity of parties in the EU.'
Bailey praised officials under Prime Minister Theresa May for negotiating a transition deal which means nothing will change until the end of 2020, and for tweaking the rules to avoid disruption this side of the Channel.
But he added the EU should make more efforts to adjust its own rules.
TOKYO — Popular Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike, a rumoured candidate in upcoming parliamentary elections, says she wants to influence national politics to speed up changes needed in Japan by starting them in her city.
Koike, who became Tokyo's first female leader last year and led her local party to a stunning victory in July city elections, has launched a new national party to challenge Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in the Oct. 22 parliamentary vote.
Koike told The Associated Press on Friday she wants to use her experience in Tokyo to encourage changes nationally, and is working with like-minded politicians to push for her goals. She says women's advancement and measures for Japan's aging and shrinking population have come too slowly under Abe.
Construction to make one local road safer will start soon.
Maxon Road is considered one of the most dangerous roads in McCracken County because of its narrow lanes. The county's fiscal court decided Monday to accept an contract with Jim Smith contracting.
A pre-construction meeting is scheduled for next week to discuss the project with the contractor, designers and anyone else involved.
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Sunday, August 13th: Charlottesville Aftermath – Infowars reporter Millie Weaver joins the program to discuss what she saw at the “Unite the Right” rally in Charlottesville, Virginia. The rally’s organizer Jason Kessler also joins the program to explain the day’s events.
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Combat veteran Ken Falke founded Boulder Crest, a retreat facility and program that helps veterans and military personnel cope with PTSD and other mental health issues. In an interview with TODAY’s Megyn Kelly, he shares how the program has helped so many, including former Army Sgt. Bryan Hood and Kathryn Buckland, a captain in the Army.
Manitobans can’t get enough of Cavalia Odysseo.
Thanks to strong ticket sales, the show combining equestrian and acrobatics has been extended yet again and will continue through to June 24.
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The run in Winnipeg was previously scheduled to end June 17.
The shows feature a rotation of 90 horses, as well as 50 performers, including riders, acrobats, aerialists, stilt walkers, dancers, and musicians.
Cavalia Odysseo, which is the world’s largest touring production, made its Winnipeg debut in 2015, attracting more than 100,000 spectators.
Tickets can be purchased at cavalia.com.
VIRAC, Caranduanes (Bicol Standard) Alleged members of the New People’s Army (NPA) have staged another ambush which resulted to the dea...
Now we know Nixon lied. A newfound cache of notes, left by H.R. Haldeman, his closest aid, showed that Nixon directed his campaign's efforts to scuttle the peace talks, which he feared could give his opponent, Vice-President Hubert H. Humphrey, an edge in the 1968 election. On Oct. 22, 1968, he ordered Haldeman to "money wrench" the initiative.
The Nigerian Army on Wednesday uncovered a container-load of arms near Igunwa Road, Balogun village, in Ogun State.
Newsmen confirmed the development, reporting that as at the time of filing in this report, only army and civil defence officers are being allowed to take charge of the situation.
It is still unconfirmed who the owners of the container are and the destination they were headed when they were intercepted by the army.
EUGENE, Ore. — Police say officers have taken into custody a 34-year-old Oregon State Hospital psychiatric patient who was missing after attending a treatment group in Eugene.
Oregon Health Authority officials say Peace Wickham was found at 9 a.m. Friday and taken to jail before being transferred back to the state hospital.
Wickham was reported missing Thursday when hospital staff members assigned to escort Wickham lost sight of him when he ran from the group.
Wickham was admitted to Oregon State Hospital in November 2016. He was found guilty except for insanity on assault, unlawful possession of a weapon and felon in possession of a restricted weapon charges.
The health authority says the hospital will review the incident to determine what went wrong and to prevent it from happening again.
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JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – In honor of the October 2010 consolidation of Fort Lewis and McChord Air Force Base, a C-17 Globemaster III assigned to McChord Field will be named “The Spirit of Joint Base Lewis-McChord” during an official ceremony hosted July 5 on the McChord Field flightline.
The “Spirit of Joint Base Lewis-McChord” name commemorates the Fort Lewis and McChord Field joint basing effort. It recognizes the complementary efforts of both Army and Air Force missions to provide warfighter training, material movement, and national defense capabilities in the Pacific Northwest. It also pays tribute to being the only one of 12 United States Department of Defense joint bases in the world, and the only joint installation in Washington State.
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A MAN has died after he was found with multiple stab wounds in west London.
Officers and paramedics were called to Cathcart Road, Kensington, at just after 10.20pm on Wednesday.
The victim, believed to be in his 40s, was found seriously injured and died at the scene 40 minutes later.
Scotland Yard has now launched a murder investigation.
No arrests have been made and a crime scene remains in place at the scene of the stabbing.
The victim’s next of kin have been informed, but formal identification is yet to take place.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information should call 101.
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Photograph: martijnvdnat “Silent City”
I’ve never been to the Netherlands, but looking at this photograph makes me want to hop on a plane and take a trip! This photograph captures the city of Leiden in South Holland to perfection. You can see the old architecture in the background, along with a clear water and boats that are so common throughout European lakeshore towns. As an added bonus, the construction crane on the right side of the photograph alludes to the growth of the area.
From a photographic perspective, I love the reflections on the water. The smooth water is surprising, especially for a photograph with a 1/80 shutter speed. But its gorgeous and just draws your eyes up towards the buildings and boats.
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Alivia Bencze, 14, receives a kiss from Joseph Kanaday, 15, during a slow song at the A Night to Shine prom at Fairview: The Grace Place in Falkville on Friday. [CRYSTAL VANDER WEIT/DECATUR DAILY] Guests dance at the A Night to Shine prom at Fairview: The Grace Place in Falkville on Friday.
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Police are asking members of the public to help them identify a woman, whose conduct at a South Yorkshire supermarket has caused officers to be concerned for her welfare.
Officers were called at around 1.20pm today to Tesco supermarket in Biscay Way, Wath, after members of staff reported concerns for a woman who had left the store a short time before.
The CCTV images show the last sighting of the woman, whose identity is not known at this time.
Police have growing concerns for her welfare and want to hear from anyone who recognises her and can provide any information as to her identity and/or whereabouts.
Please call 101 quoting incident number 506 ofApril 17 2017.
Take a ride through the 1,400-acre Wiregrass Preserve, almost entirely in the St. Johns River valley. Explore upland and wetland natural communities, including wet flatwoods, cypress domes and wet prairies.
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Many of the hiding caves also have openings to the jungle, where local couriers can retrieve the shipments. As the DEA agents quipped, "Looks like someone has been here recently... and probably not a Boy Scouts group."
The first trailer for “Crazy Rich Asians” is here and it’s as magnificent as you would expect from the movie’s title.
Released on Monday, it introduces Constance Wu of “Fresh Off the Boat” as Rachel Chu — a woman who agrees to finally meet her boyfriend’s family only to discover exactly why he hasn’t been the most forthcoming when it comes to sharing details about them. Starring opposite Wu is Henry Golding as boyfriend Nick Young.
PULASKI, Pa. (WYTV) – The Pulaski Township Police Department took to its Facebook page on Friday, urging people to come forward with information on vandalism to a gravesite.
Police said a person reported vandalism to a parent’s headstone in Evergreen Cemetery. Someone burned the grave with a flammable liquid and then sprayed it with orange paint.
“We encourage anyone with any information to contact us regarding this disgusting act of vandalism!” read the post from police. “We are also considering a reward of some sort for information leading to the arrest of the individual(s) responsible for such a disgusting act of vandalism!”
Those with information on the crime are asked to call investigators at 724-964-8891, ext. 104.
Watch Dansby Swanson’s walk-off hit that helped the Atlanta Braves finish off a four-game sweep of the San Diego Padres.
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The MOViN 92.5 Street Team headed to the Chevrolet in Puyallup to celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month. On-Air Talent, Mason, joined us in giving out prizes and taking pictures with listeners. If you stopped by our tent you can see your photo here!
A 74-year-old woman who suffers from Alzheimer's disease was found safe in Houston, the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office said.Mary Gomez Gray had been missing since Friday, March 9 from residence in Montgomery County.
College Station Mayor Karl Mooney on WTAW
City of College Station Mayor Karl Mooney discussed their strategic planning meeting, ETJ, workforce education and training, residential development, and more during his regular appearance on The Infomaniacs on Wednesday, February 15.
Click below to hear Karl Mooney visiting with WTAW’s Scott DeLucia.
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Pentagon Contract Announcement
(Source: US Department of Defense; issued Dec 08, 2017)
General Atomics - Aeronautical Systems Inc., Poway, California, has been awarded a not-to-exceed $134,010,380 undefinitized contract action for the production of Block 30 ground control stations.
Work will be performed in Poway, California, with an expected completion date of Jan. 31, 2020. Fiscal 2017 and 2016 aircraft procurement; and research, development, test, and evaluation funds in the amount of $52,962,472 are being obligated at the time of award.
Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, is the contracting activity (FA8620-15-G-4040, FA8620-18-F-2375).
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SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT
COUNTY OF BERNALILLO
STATE OF NEW MEXICO
No. D-202-CV-2017-08624
IN THE MATTER OF THE CHANGE OF NAME OF ARAN,
Petitioner.
FIRST AMENDED NOTICE OF PETITION TO CHANGE NAME
TAKE NOTICE that in accordance with the provisions of Section 40-8-1 through 40-8-3, N.M.S.A., 1978 (1994 Repl.), ARAN, a resident of the City of Albuquerque, County of Bernalillo, State of New Mexico, and over the age of fourteen years, will apply to the Honorable Nan G. Nash, District Judge of the Second Judicial District Court, at the Bernalillo County Courthouse, Albuquerque, New Mexico at 10:45 o’clock a.m. on the 4th day of January, 2018, during a regular term of the Court, or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard for an Order for a change of name for ARAN from ARAN to EL ARAN.
Respectfully submitted,
Walk-In Wills Carlisle, P.C.
By: /S/ Matthew Urrea
Matthew Urrea, Esq.
2000 Carlisle Blvd NE, Suite G
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 903-7000
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While campaigning for senior class president at Florida's Vero Beach High School, JP Krause gave a satirical speech claiming his opponent would raise taxes 80 percent and institute a dress code. He won the election but the school's principal immediately disqualified him. The principal also gave Krause detention, saying he created a "situation of public humiliation."
ATLANTA (AP) — Former Attorney General Eric Holder will participate in a panel discussion on race.
Holder, the first black U.S. attorney general, served under President Barack Obama from 2009 to 2015. The panel discussion will be held at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library in Atlanta.
The panel includes authors Michael Eric Dyson and Elizabeth Hinton, Black Lives Matters co-founder DeRay McKesson and Pulitzer Prize winner Douglas Blackmon.
The event co-sponsored by The Miller Center at the University of Virginia and is part of that institution’s First Year Project, which is described as a three-year initiative to develop bipartisan insight and recommendations for the first year of the new administration.
GATE CITY — Some big news out of Gate City on Friday. Hoops star Mac McClung announced this afternoon that he has reopened his recruiting, after committing to Rutgers back in early August.
McClung had over 30 offers from schools such as Virginia, ETSU, Virginia Tech and Georgetown when he had committed to Rutgers.
McClung has received national attention this year, making multiple appearances on sportscenter for his high flying dunks.
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Owen Farrell is the surprise omission from the British and Irish Lions side to face the New Zealand Maori in what has been billed the 'fourth Test' of the tour after Warren Gatland ramped up the pressure on the fly-half position.
Ireland fly-half Jonathan Sexton has instead been handed his second start of the tour in what has been described as the closest selection yet to the Test side to face the All Blacks at Eden Park on June 24.
Farrell is named on the bench and is likely to see significant game time in what may prove to be a final trial game between the two play-makers, who have both started just one game on the tour so far.
Meanwhile the Ireland flanker Peter O'Mahony becomes the fourth player to lead the side and takes over the leadership role for this game from tour captain Sam Warburton, who is named on the bench.
CARACAS Feb 14 Venezuelan Vice President Tareck El Aissami on Tuesday denounced "imperialist aggression" a day after the United States accused him of masterminding an international network that shipped drugs to Mexico and the United States.
"TRUTH is invincible and we will see how this vile aggression will be dispelled," he said on Twitter. (Reporting by Alexandra Ulmer)
He's in the middle of a breakout season with the Warriors but like most young athletes, Isaiah Papali'i owes a lot to his mum, Lorina.
But not many know the 19-year-old got here by following in mum's footsteps.
Lorina played in World Cups with the Kiwi Ferns and Samoa in rugby union – an experience her cheeky son remembers a lot differently to her.
“I just remember standing on my doorstep whinging that she was leaving for camp on certain weekends,” Papali’I said.
After playing 16 years, she retired in 2010, but recently at a funeral for her old Richmond club coach, she got talking to former teammates about the new Warriors women's team.
“The girls are like, ‘you can go back LorI’. I was like, ‘Yeah. Ok!’”
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An Eau Claire man is going to prison for causing a single-vehicle crash on Clairemont Avenue in May while driving drunk.
59-year old Leo Owen has been sentenced to 3 years in prison on felony counts of 9th-offense drunk driving and bail jumping. His license has also been revoked for 3 years.
According to the criminal complaint, a state trooper found 2 vehicles with their flashers on in the left lane of Clairemont Avenue eastbound, and a stalled van in the westbound center lane. The stalled vehicle was damaged, and the trooper determined it had hit a guardrail in the median. A witness was holding Owen as if to keep him from falling down, and had taken his keys from him. He also smelled of intoxicants and had a dazed look on his face. A bottle of vodka, which was mostly empty, was sitting between the front seats of Owen’s vehicle. Owen’s blood alcohol level was 3 times the legal limit.
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DENVER | About 10,000 pounds of food and toys were flown to veterans in rural Colorado communities as part of a 7th annual charity airlift.
KMGH-TV reports that nearly 30 planes took off from Centennial Airport on Sunday, making trips to nine cities across the state. The airlift was made possible by the Colorado Aviation Business Association, the Veterans of Foreign War, Metropolitan State University’s Precision Flight Team and private pilots.
The food and toys were given out to homeless veterans and veterans in need, as well as their families.
The state Aviation Business Association says the airlifts have helped about 1,715 families over seven years.
ALEXANDRIA, VA - Multiple people have been shot in a shooting involving members of Congress at a baseball field in Alexandria, Virginia. NBC has confirmed that at least on of the victims in Congressman Steve Scalise. Scalise was at a baseball practice as a member of Republican leadership and had security members with him. Several other members from Congress were at this practice as well.
Witnesses say as many as 10-20 rounds were fired by the shooter before authorities returned gunfire. Witnesses have also reported hearing "loud popping sounds" and anywhere from 50 to 100 shots fired. Witnesses described the shooter as a middle-aged white male. We have not heard reports on how many victims there are or the conditions of those victims. Initial reports though state the shooter was taken down by gunfire from security guards.
This is a developing story, check back for updates.
Looking ahead, Bellows Field Beach Park and its campsites will close for one weekend next month for military training exercises.
The closure, which takes place Friday, July 14, through Monday, July 17, means no one will be able to use the 50 campsites on that lot.
The property is owned by the military, but is usually open to the public on weekends and holidays thanks to an agreement with the city Department of Parks and Recreation.
Five-day camping will continue to be available at Waimanalo Bay Beach Park and Waimanalo Beach Park. Each of these campgrounds has 10 sites.
Bellows Field Beach Park is a three-day campground, from Friday afternoon to Monday morning. Reservation requests begin on the Friday two weeks prior to the camping dates.
The online camping reservation system will reflect this change with additional notification.
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PALMDALE, Calif. (AP)  Los Angeles County authorities say a man and a girl killed in a violent single-car crash in Palmdale were father and daughter.
The coroner's office says 54-year-old Manuel Paniagua and his 17-year-old daughter Vanessa died Sunday when they crashed at a high speed into a traffic signal pole.
Sheriff's Sgt. Oscar Martinez says investigators are trying to determine whether the car was involved in a street race at the time.
Martinez says another vehicle sped away.
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He says the car hit the pole with such force that it "disintegrated." The two victims died at the scene.
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HOUSTON - A few years back Craig Hlavaty grew a hefty beard and now he looks backs and regrets the facial folly.
On this segment he apologizes to Houston for his face mullet.
VANCOUVER — A female stunt driver working on the movie "Deadpool 2" has died after a crash on a set for the film in downtown Vancouver.
Vancouver police say the driver was on a motorcycle when the crash occurred on the movie set on Monday morning.
Sharmina Kermalli said she had just walked into a Starbucks next door to where the accident happened when she heard a loud crash.
She ran out of the coffee shop and saw a woman lying with her body inside and her head outside the building.
Glass was still falling on the woman, Kermalli said.
"I was thinking, what if I was just five seconds (later)," she said, explaining that she had just walked by the spot where the crash happened.
A crumpled motorcycle was seen laying on its side at the location of the accident near Vancouver's waterfront.
A window of Shaw Tower was also smashed.
Police say they have officers at the scene and investigators with WorkSafeBC, the provincial workplace safety agency, are also looking into the crash.
University non-academic staff trade unions say that the strike action will continue as discussions held with the Ministry of Higher Education have failed.
Chairman of the University Trade Union Joint Committee, Edward Malwattage, stated that the strike will enter day 21 today (20).
A discussion was held yesterday with the Secretary to the Higher Education Ministry and Chairman of the University Grants Commission (UGC) regarding their issues. However, they had failed to reach an agreement, Mr Malwattage said.
The Higher Education Ministry, issuing a statement yesterday, said that a positive solution to the demands of university non-academic staff will be given within today.
Meanwhile the employees of the Government Surveyors Department have also decided to continue with their strike action due to talks failing yesterday.
April 3 West Mountain Environmental Corp :
* West Mountain Environmental - received demand for payment from Jereh Energy Services Corporation for payment in full of amounts owing under bond agreement
* West Mountain Environmental Corp - payment of amounts was due on March 31, 2017
* West Mountain Environmental Corp- WMT continues to review available strategic options with its advisors
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Chief Supt.Robert Quenery, the director of the Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (PRO-7) ordered the relief of all personnel of Parian police precinct starting today.
The order came after the arrest of a police officer who was caught extorting money from a drug suspect in a sting operation conducted by agents of the Counter Intelligence Task Force on Monday afternoon.
Pat Mitchell and Mark Massa anyone??? Gee the 80s was bad. Andy Smith and Andy Staniland too. To think people whinge nowadays.
Love the fact that Stormin Norman Francis gets a mention used to love Fri nights with the A Team. He scored a try in a 1st team derby v Bradford once and all Bradford fans chanted his name.....at least i think they did......suppose they couldve been chanting "Northern" at the time.
Phil Ford was entertaining and John Bentley had his moments with ball in hand.
Christmas is coming and so is Eric Grothe. Amazing winger. The 1st of the modern day wingman.
Grothe and Alan Smith for me. Mentions for Atky, Bai, Donald and Hall. All of them fantastic wingers in their own right.
RBB: 1Q Earnings Snapshot
LOS ANGELES (AP) _ RBB Bancorp (RBB) on Monday reported net income of $8.8 million in its first quarter.
The bank, based in Los Angeles, said it had earnings of 52 cents per share.
The bank holding company posted revenue of $22.6 million in the period. Its adjusted revenue was $18.9 million.
RBB shares have risen slightly since the beginning of the year.
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - Rye Patch Gold Corp:
* RYE PATCH GOLD CORP - IN NOVEMBER, PRODUCED 3,491 OUNCES OF GOLD AND 1,825 OUNCES OF SILVER, 20 PERCENT HIGHER THAN OCTOBER
* RYE PATCH GOLD CORP - OCTOBER AND NOW NOVEMBER PRODUCTION RESULTS CONFIRM FLORIDA CANYON MINE IS RAMPING UP TO COMMERCIAL PRODUCTION IN Q1 2018 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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#BlackMenSmiling Is The Hashtag You Need in Your Life Right Now
[caption id="attachment_2937196" align="alignleft" width="811"] Source: Jason LaVeris / Getty[/caption] No lie: It often feels as if the world is so crazy, infuriating and bad right now. Sadly, there are times when it can be hard to find our joy. But one trending hashtag is encouraging us to "normalize happy"...and we're here for it. Enter: #BlackMenSmiling. The trending hashtag started by comedian Dennis Banks sparked Black male celebs and everyday folks to boast their #BlackBoyJoy and pearly whites. Man...it is beautiful and soooooo Black! Here are 50 of the best Tweets that continue to prove how amazing our brothas are!
× Liveblog: Rose Bowl 2017
PASADENA, Calif. — On Monday, January 2nd, the 128th annual Tournament of Roses Parade is scheduled to step off at 11 a.m. eastern time.
The Rose Bowl Parade can be seen on WNEP-TV.
Penn State is facing off against #9 USC in the 103rd Rose Bowl in southern California at 5 p.m. eastern time on ESPN.
The bowl game is a rematch of the very first Rose Bowl between Penn State and USC.
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Music-lovers in Rugby have raised £201 to help a life-saving charity.
The Solstice Rockfest was organised by Rugby Rock Club in aid of Warwickshire and Solihull Bloodbikes.
Barry Mace, who helps run the charity, said: “WSBB is a registered charity formed by a group of bikers who recognised that their passion for riding could be put to good use in the service of the local community.
“Its purpose is to provide the transport of urgently needed blood, drugs, human tissue and other medical requirements between hospitals and blood transfusion banks.”
The service has completed over 5,500 deliveries at no cost to the NHS.
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Windsor 58, Berthoud 38: In Berthoud, the Wizards scored early and often on their way to an easy victory. Michaela Moran led the way for Windsor, pulling down seven rebounds to go with her 14 points. Madi Denzel also had a good game, scoring nine points while also pulling down six boards and nabbing five steals. Windsor moves to 11-2 4A Tri-Valley League, 16-6 on the season.
WHS 14 14 10 20 — 58
BHS 6 12 14 6 — 38
WHS — Chaynee Kingsbury 0 0-0 0, Hollie Hoffman 1 4-5 6, Sam Greene 4 0-0 8, Karly Mathern 1 2-2 4, Madi Denzel 3 3-5 9, Karee Porth 2 0-0 4, Michaela Moran 5 3-4 14, Adalyn Vergara 0 2-4 2, Taylor Kramer 1 0-0 2, Daria Peck 1 0-0 2, Ally Kennis 3 1-1 7. Totals 20 17-23 58 3-point field goals — WHS 1 (Moran). Total fouls — WHS 20.
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Windhoek-A resident of Otjomuise on Saturday reportedly shot himself after shooting his girlfriend, who is the mother of his children, with the intention to kill.
Basson Willem, 47, shot his 48-year-old girlfriend with his revolver before fleeing the scene.
Namibian police spokesperson Chief Inspector Kaunapawa Shikwambi said that after shooting the mother of his children at around 23h50, Willem returned to his abode located in Banglore Street, 7de Laan, Otjomuise where he committed suicide with his revolver.
The 48-year-old woman survived the shooting and was rushed to Katutura hospital, where she is currently receiving medical attention.
According to neighbours who requested anonymity the couple had been in a long-term relationship and have three children together.
The police are yet to determine what was the motive behind Willem’s action to try and kill his girlfriend and committing suicide thereafter.
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One of the most heart-wrenching things is when people have to give up their pets due to financial strain. So last year, Friends of the Cleveland Kennel started Neighborhood Pets Outreach & Resource Center to offer affordable health care to help low-income pet owners in Cleveland keep their animals and reduce number of homeless pets.
NPORC provides pet wellness care, such as vaccinating and microchipping, free spay and neuter services, an emergency pet food bank and low-cost pet supplies., as well as free counseling, referrals and training/behavior seminars.
The organization is hosting a party to celebrate a year of good work and share its story with the community. Stop into their Slavic Villge location for free food and refreshments, music by DJ Funk Schway, raffle prizes, and face painting and games for the kids. You can pick up info about the center’s programs and there’ll even be pet supply giveaways, while supplies last.
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× Shippensburg man charged with delivering drugs that resulted in fatal overdose
SHIPPENSBURG — A 33-year-old Shippensburg man is being charged with delivering the drugs that caused a 35-year-old man to suffer a fatal overdose in 2017, according to Shippensburg police.
Jason Allen Cromer is charged with Drug Delivery Resulting in Death, Criminal Use of a Communication Facility, Possession with Intent to Deliver, and Involuntary Manslaughter, police say.
He is accused of supplying drugs containing fentanyl to a 35-year-old male victim who suffered a fatal overdose on April 5, 2017.
An investigation into the death determined that Cromer was the person who supplied the drugs. An arrest warrant was issued by Magisterial District Judge H. Anthony Adams on April 17, and Cromer was apprehended by the Cumberland County Probation & Parole Department one day later.
A preliminary hearing was held Monday, and Cromer was held over for trial. He is being held at Cumberland County Prison on $200,000 bail.
The Time Machine – with Vin Maharaj
11th December 2017
A weekly visit back to the music of a selected year from, but not limited to, the 80’s & 90’s. Every show features an eclectic mix of music exclusively from a named selected year, along with related music and pop culture titbits. This week we go back to 19??.
Disneynature's "Born in China" takes viewers on a journey to remote environments to follow the stories of three animal families.You'll see some of the most intimate moments to ever be captured in a film of a panda bear family, golden snub-nosed monkeys and a snow leopard raising her cubs.The film opens in theaters on Friday.For more information about the movie, visit:
NEW YORK — Serena Williams has launched a fashion collection soon after participating in her first major tennis tournament in 16 months, dressed in a black "warrior princess" catsuit, no less.
But don't look for her French Open outfit among the athleisure, office and evening clothes on her new namesake website , the only place her duds are available.
Following collaborations with HSN and Nike, Williams' "Serena" line includes an "S'' motif and comfortable price points.
The letter adorns bralettes and high briefs, along with a T-shirt with the name of her childhood home, Compton.
If I ever meet Max Cavalera, I'll first compliment his Brazilian Lemon Chicken recipe in the cookbook "Mosh Potatoes." While most metal singers make you want to bang your head, Cavalera rocks my belly. The Soulfly front man and his brother, Iggor, are best known as co-founders of Sepultura, one of the most aggressive bands ever. The group released several albums including "Roots," which among other things blends the band's signature sound with field recordings of the Xavante, an indigenous people from Brazil. This show commemorates the 20th anniversary of "Roots."
Max and Iggor Cavalera performs Wednesday, February 22, at the Montage Music Hall, 50 Chestnut Street. 6:30 p.m. $20-$23. themontagemusichall.com; maxandiggorreturntoroots.com.
BROOKLINE, Mass. (AP) — Residents of a Boston suburb have voted to rename the elementary school once attended by John F. Kennedy because it was named for a former slave owner.
Town meeting members in Brookline voted Tuesday 171-19 to change the name of the Edward Devotion School.
It will be known as the Coolidge Corner School, after its neighborhood, until a new name can be approved at next spring's town meeting.
Deborah Brown, who proposed the change, said, "No child should have to walk into a school named for someone who enslaved people."
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Opponents called the name change an empty gesture that doesn't address racism's underlying causes.
Devotion, who died in 1744, left money to the town on the condition it is used for a school.
The future president attended from kindergarten through third grade.
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The framework is being set for organizations that might want to apply for bed tax dollars in Findlay.
Ad Hoc Committee Chair Grant Russell said that their Tuesday meeting covered some important ground
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Upon first watch, this Cleveland, Texas, woman just seems like a raccoon willfully stuck in a trap 'cause it's unwilling to let go of a shiny object (shouts out to Where the Red Fern Grows).
Turns out, though, that it was her watch trapping her in this toilet-y prison. Easy in, not so easy out.
The woman involved was trying to un-clog her toilet when she got stuck, hoping to save money on a plumber by just pulling out the wad of toilet paper or whatever was stuck, according to ViralHog.
And no, she didn't have a plunger.
On Wednesday’s Wake-Up Call, host Tom Trowbridge speaks with Christine Chandler, one of two Democrats seeking to replace State Representative Stephanie Garcia Richard in House District 43 in next week's New Mexico primary elections.
The American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit today in federal court on behalf of those with disabilities or suffering from mental illness.
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The complaint addresses the City of Chicago as well as its police department.
The 53-page lawsuit claims the Chicago Police Department has a decades-long record of mistreating veterans with PTSD.
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In addition, the mentally ill and those people with physical limitations.
The suit wants to block the city from continuing with its current policies – a permanent injunction – and practices of “of using unlawful force against black and Latino people and individuals with disabilities.
The price band for Hindustan Aeronautics IPO has been fixed at Rs1,215-1,240. Photo: iStockphoto
New Delhi: State-owned Hindustan Aeronautics’ initial public offer (IPO) was subscribed 45% on the second day of bidding on Monday.
The IPO, through which the Bengaluru-based firm aims to raise Rs4,229 crore, received bids for 1,53,96,864 shares against the total issue size of 3,41,07,525 shares, data available with the NSE showed.
The category reserved for qualified institutional buyers (QIBs) was subscribed 77%, non institutional investors 1% and retail investors 20%, merchant banking people in the know said. The IPO is of 34,107,525 shares and is scheduled to close on Tuesday.
The price band for the issue has been fixed at Rs1,215-1,240. SBI Capital Markets and Axis Capital are managing the issue.
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has suspended tolls on Louisiana Highway 1, according to a statement released by the department.
Earlier, a mandatory evacuation was ordered for Grand Isle ahead of Tropical Storm Nate, according to city officials.
The order comes after a hurricane warning was issued by the National Hurricane Center at 10 a.m.
A statement from Mayor David Camardelle’s office said high tides in the range four to seven feet are predicted.
Officials urged residents with vehicles, boats or campers in low areas they should bring them to higher areas until this storm passes.
Camardelle said all pumps are up and running and back up pumps are on standby.
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BOSTON (AP) — The New England Holocaust Memorial in Boston has been vandalized for the second time this summer.
Police say someone smashed a glass panel on the memorial on Monday. A suspect was taken into custody.
It’s the second time the memorial has been damaged in the past few months.
In June, police say James Isaac used a rock to shatter a roughly 9-foot-tall (3-meter-tall) glass panel on one of the memorial’s six 54-foot-high (16-meter-high) towers. Isaac has pleaded not guilty to vandalism charges.
The six glass towers are lit internally and etched with millions of numbers that represent tattoos on the arms of many Jews sent to Nazi death camps.
The repaired memorial was rededicated in July.
Democratic Mayor Marty Walsh says he’s “saddened to see such a despicable action.”
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The Dementia Cafe provides information about living with dementia and other services available locally in an informal and comfortable environment. A Dementia Cafe is also a place to relax, socialise and meet other people with dementia and their carers.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service is seeking nominations for positions on the National Sheep Industry Improvement Center Board of Directors. There are three vacant positions for the 2018 board, of which two vacancies are for sheep producers and one vacancy for a person with expertise in marketing. Any U.S. sheep producer may be nominated for the producer positions and anyone with expertise in finance and management may be nominated for the marketing position.
As a nominating organization for NSIIC, the American Sheep Industry Association is looking for volunteers to put forward for consideration for the vacant positions. Applications must be submitted to ASI Executive Director Peter Orwick at porwick@sheepusa.org by May 5 for consideration by the ASI Executive Board. For more information and to access the application form, visit: Application Form.
Raw video showing the devestating effects of the 1997 flood in Grand Forks, taht left more than 40,000 without homes.
In the bottom of the first, Clemson jumped out to an early 4-0 lead as Logan Davidson blasted a two-run homer and Kennesaw State pitcher Nathan Dupree struggled to find the strike zone.
Kier Meredith worked his way back from a 1-2 count to draw a leadoff walk before Davidson launched a 1-0 pitch between the grandstands putting the Tigers up 2-0.
After the Tigers loaded the bases, Dupree walked in Seth Beer and Drew Wharton flew out to right for the sacrifice scoring Grayson Byrd giving Clemson a 4-0 advantage.
A special island for autistic youths
by Giuseppe Ciotta - 2017.02.14
L’isola che c’è is a centre where autistic people learn to be autonomous. Active for some time at the Area Disabili del Centro Benedetto Acquarone – near Chiavari (Genova) – the project is based on activities for individual development. The spaces and personal objects are characterised by colour, to permit orientation and reduce accidents. The activities take place in safe spaces; objects and furnishing have a communicative significance, with suitable images and graphics. The day is taken up with regular tasks and other activities including a weekly excursion. The most important activities provide for self-care and rehabilitation through music or speech therapy. The project has enabled these autistic youths to relate more effectively to others and become more serene.
The man accused of murdering three-year-old Courtney Pieters from Elsies River will make his next appearance in the high court in Cape Town.
The man accused of murdering three-year-old Courtney Pieters from Elsies River will make his next appearance in the high court in Cape Town.
Mortimer Saunders‚ Courtney's father's best friend‚ allegedly raped and murdered her in May.
He appeared in the Goodwood Magistrate's Court on Friday morning‚ when the case was transferred to the high court. The pre-trial hearing will take place next month and the trial will begin in February.
Courtney's story shocked the nation and prompted a visit by President Jacob Zuma‚ who said it was one of the saddest things he had ever heard.
"That man who stays here can rape the child‚ kill the children in the bedroom … and break every bone to make the child fit in a plastic bag … It shows something has gone wrong with society‚'' Zuma said.
Courtney is one of more than 60 children killed in Cape Town this year.
If you are a customer of Berkeley County Water and Sanitation you're going to see a price increase.
Customers will see a 15 percent water rate increase starting Tuesday.
That means the average customer will see an increase of about $1.60 in their monthly bill.
This change comes after the approval of the 2017-2018 county budget and is the first water rate increase since 2008.
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Italy national team manager Roberto Mancini has said that it is not that bad to fail to qualify for the FIFA World Cup.Sweden had beaten Italy in the play-off rounds of the World Cup qualifiers to deny them a spot in the FIFA World Cup.In an interview that Mancini gave to MediaSet, he said that it is not at all bad to fail to qualify for World Cup. He said: "Actually I think it's not all that bad as most of the insiders think- the lack of qualification was. I will not say devastating, but close to it."The players, however, are young and will grow, we will try to do well and we will try to qualify for Europeans."
Attorneys for immigrant parents who have been split up from their children are calling attention to an overlooked effect of the separations.
Some immigrants complain that they stumbled through their first asylum interviews when they were deeply distraught over the loss of their children. The interviews can have life-changing consequences because they are critical to establishing why families cannot return home safely.
To clear the initial hurdle, asylum seekers must demonstrate a "significant possibility" that they can prove they have been persecuted or will be persecuted if they go home.
Attorneys say many asylum seekers speak through translators and fumble their interviews by holding back details that may help their cases.
Many of the parents have talked to their children on the phone, but they know little else about them.
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Kim Kardashian stepped out in a look from husband Kanye West's Yeezy collection, which included skintight grey bike shorts, a fitted zip-up top, a boob fanny pack (??), and FANTASTIC slouchy thigh-high boots. She looks like a sexy cop from the year 2178 and she's here to arrest you for being TOO SEXY.
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Of course, this isn't the first time Kiki has stepped out in Yeezy. In March, she modeled Kanye's collab with Australian brand 2XU. She was a fitness model for the day and she looked amazing doing it:
Hundreds of Italian soldiers and police are engaged in a huge manhunt for a fugitive dubbed “Rambo” who shot dead two men before going on the run and living off the land.
The search for Igor Vaclavik – believed to be a former soldier from Serbia – is becoming increasingly urgent, with the authorities warning that he is armed, dangerous and would have little hesitation in killing again.
The hunt was stepped up over the Easter long weekend, with the authorities worried that the longer time goes on, the greater chance there is that Vaclavic will escape the dragnet.
He is believed to be living off the land in a large swathe of wooded countryside between Bologna and Ferrara in northern Italy, scavenging fruit from orchards and eggs from chicken coops and drinking from streams.
Soldiers, including elite paratroopers, and police have been hunting for the 41-year-old for more than two weeks, after he allegedly shot dead a 52-year-old man in an attempted robbery of a bar in the town of Budrio near Bologna.
Prince William Police are investigating extensive damage done to the athletic facilities at Battlefield High School in Haymarket, which was discovered, Tuesday, May 29.
“There were obscene images and profanity spray painted on multiple surfaces causing extensive and costly damages,” said police spokesperson Officer Nathan Probus. “There were dead animal parts scattered throughout the premises as well.”
Battlefield parents are raising money as a reward for whomever can come forward and identify the person responsible. The Battlefield High School Athletic Boaster Club has donated $1000.
Bristow Beat will provide more information as it is made available.
Anyone with information regarding the incidents listed in this report is asked to contact the Prince William County Police Department tipline at 703-792-7000 or submit a webtip to: www.pwcgov.org/policetip.
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A Tulsa man has been charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of another man earlier this month.
Investigators say Willie Banks has been charged in the shooting of 23-year-old Joshua Tibbs at the Route 66 Event Center on August 5th.
Police say Tibbs was at the center when a disturbance broke out shortly before 4 a.m.
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As the crowd was breaking up, they say shots were fired in the parking lot.
Investigators say Tibbs drove off in his Tahoe and they believe a second vehicle followed him and another shooting happened in the 400 block of South Sheridan.
Police said Tibbs drove to the 400 block of South Fulton where he collapsed and died.
The best Pakistani restaurants in Toronto are often lumped in with our favourite Indian restaurants, but of course have a cuisine unique to the specific country of Pakistan to offer. Though it’s still based on a lot of curries, stews and rice dishes, the vibrancy of nihari, karahi, Pakistani kebabs and much more is a whole other world to discover.
Here are the best Pakistani restaurants in Toronto.
This week, the Shepherd Express bids goodbye to our longtime colleague Lisa Kaiser. As assistant editor since 2005, Kaiser has served as the Shepherd ’s primary voice for reporting on state, county and municipal issues. She has consistently represented the paper’s progressive vision of a more just and ethical society, questioning authority when questions needed to be asked and providing fact-based insights in an era when facts have become increasingly irrelevant to powerful elements in our society.
“The Shepherd gave me the opportunity to speak with some of the city’s most interesting people and to tell the stories of those who are working to make Milwaukee a better place,” she says.
Kaiser will begin work this month as communications specialist at Community Advocates, which works to provide support for at-risk individuals and families in the Milwaukee area and to raise awareness of the causes and effects of poverty in our city.
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A HOLLYWOOD HOLIDAY TRADITION WITH GRAND MARSHAL DR. OZ – Dr. Oz serves as Grand Marshal for the “Largest Christmas Celebration in America.” Hosted by popular personalities Erik Estrada, Laura McKenzie, Dean Cain and Montel Williams, with special co-hosts Elizabeth Stanton and Garrett Clayton, the parade on Hollywood Boulevard will include live musical performances that will take place on two stages. A true Hollywood tradition, the parade features larger-than-life inflatable character balloons, and celebrity-filled cars making the heralded trek down the three-mile parade route. Original airdate: Friday, December 15, 2017 @ 8pm
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WESTWOOD, MA (WMCH) — Though they now have to live apart, they still celebrate decades of years of marriage every day.
Priscilla and Bill Wilcox have been married for 69 years, but because of Priscilla’s failing memory, they are forced to live apart while she’s in a special health facility.
“She’s an outgoing person who likes people and she kept me out of trouble or tried to we just kept it going,” Bill tells WCVB.
So, every day in the past year, Bill has made the five minute trip from his home to have lunch with his sweetie.
“Oh yeah, I wouldn’t abandon my little baby here. I have to see my wife. We’re still in love,” says Bill.
And while her memory is starting to abandon her, Priscilla still remembers the love of her life. “He’s a wonderful man, he is very good. He’s kind, gentle.”
Cyprus to extradite soldier suspected of terror group links
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — A Cypriot court has ordered the extradition of a Greek soldier suspected of links to an anarchist terror group in his native country.
The court said Tuesday that the extradition of the 23-year-old, who is serving with the Greek military contingent on the ethnically split island nation, should be completed within 10 days.
Cypriot police arrested the soldier on Monday on the strength of a European arrest warrant issued by Greece.
An official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because he's not authorized to give details of the case, said the soldier had sent 50 euros via a money transfer service to a man in Greece suspected of belonging to the Conspiracy Cells of Fire group.
The group has claimed several attacks, including letter bombs sent to European leaders.
The New York Jets won’t make another systemic organizational shift.
A team official announced Sunday that both coach Todd Bowles and general manager Mike Maccagnan would be back for the 2017 season.
The announcement came following the 30-10 win over the Buffalo Bills that moved Gang Green’s record to 5-11 in Bowles’ second season at the helm.
Retaining the GM-coach combo isn’t a surprise. NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Sunday morning that owner Woody Johnson is inclined to keep Bowles for at lease one more season.
Bowles is getting the benefit of the doubt after a 10-win season in 2015. A bevy of injuries ravaged a shallow roster in 2016 and the quarterback situation sunk the Jets during a rough opening slate of games.
Per Rapoport, the Jets will likely make a move at offensive coordinator. Chan Gailey is expected to take an advisory role or move on from the Jets in favor of an OC who will be more Bowles’ style.
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James Hodgkinson, the suspect in the congressional baseball shooting, volunteered for Bernie Sanders' presidential campaign and was an outspoken online critic of President Donald Trump. Linda So reports.
James Hodgkinson, the suspect in the congressional baseball shooting, volunteered for Bernie Sanders' presidential campaign and was an outspoken online critic of President Donald Trump. Linda So reports.
(TOWNHALL) — Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D) is known to many Trump supporters as “Pocahontas.” The president gave her the nickname because she has claimed to have Native American heritage. Reports suggest she used the heritage to secure a job as a tenured professor at Harvard, including making unsubstantiated claims about Cherokee ancestry.
The senator defended her purported family tree at a speech before the National Congress of American Indians in February, noting that her mother’s family was part Native American.
“The story they lived will always be a part of me,” she said. “And no one — not even the president of the United States — will ever take that part of me away.”
Two business owners who migrated to Britain long ago offer different takes on fallout from vote to leave EU bloc Dicken Chow, a Hong Konger who migrated to London, where he operate a Japanese restaurant, more than 40 years ago is among the millions of Britons who voted for Brexit in the June referendum, held to decide if the country should leave the European Union. He has no regret even though, like many British businessmen, he will need to face import inflation, paying higher prices from imported fish and Japanese rice for his sushi.
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Anonymous Egyptian Foreign Ministry official called on Ethiopian government to stop what the Egyptians described as an active " provocation" by Ethiopia. A few weeks ago the Ethiopian government has officially request for the Egyptian government or some of its elements to stop supporting rebel and terrorist groups orchestrating anti-government propaganda against the people of Ethiopia.
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LONDON, April 10 Citi on Monday said it had hired Simon Francis as co-head of leverage finance for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) from rival Credit Suisse .
Francis will report to head of capital markets origination for EMEA Philip Drury. Paul Gibbs and Rizwan Shaikh have been appointed co-heads of loans in EMEA and will also report to Drury, an internal memo said.
"We will continue to invest in our EMEA Leverage Finance business and look forward to making further announcements in due course," Drury said in the memo. (Reporting by Dasha Afanasieva; Editing by Edmund Blair)
The mural was painted on Saturday night and is attracting many curious people. It's the third time in a short spell that an unknown artist makes a mural in Meerhout (Antwerp province).
The old resting home will be demolished, but before this happens, it will host the art festival Tarmax, including arts, music and performance acts. The festival takes three weekends, from Saturday 23 September to Sunday 8 October. Some 100 artists will be involved.
The "Hanging of the Greens" is part of the activity to erect Christmas decorations at the Kane Senior Center. Taking part in the "Hanging of the Greens" are, left to right: Norm Nelson, Kenneth Lorenzo, Richard Johnson and Jim Nelson.
Hernandez and Burnside, whom authorities identified as the dealer’s associates, kidnapped the dealer to seek a ransom of $130,000, the estimated value of the marijuana lost in the robbery. They took him to an apartment in Anaheim and told him to call his father and request money for the ransom, prosecutors said.
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Tata Motors, the Indian group that owns Britain’s Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), has seen its third-quarter net profit go into reverse after lower earnings at the UK-based luxury carmaker and losses in its domestic business.
JLR’s net profit fell to £167 million from £440m a year earlier, despite revenue climbing 13.1 per cent to £6.5 billion.
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Overall sales of Jaguars, including the F-Type, and Land Rovers rose 8 per cent to 149,288 vehicles in the three months to December.
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The border worker in Beitbridge, Zimbabwe, was spotted shamelessly scrolling through her smart phone while stamping documents. (CEN)
Can the young phenom Nomar Mazara settle in at left field in 2017? The Rangers hope so, as they saw nine different players start there in 2016. The outfield was a roller coaster ride to keep up with in 2016 for the Texas Rangers .
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Fitness expert Shawna Kaminski joins Global Calgary to explain why most New Year’s resolutions fail, and give tips for fitness resolution success.
Major traffic delays are expected after a serious crash on the M62 at the Rocket.
All three lanes eastbound were reported to be closed after the incident this afternoon,
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Subway has announced on Valentine's Day they will be doing a customer appreciation day and will be giving away free subs for all customers if they buy a large drink at a number of stores across the UK including Subway on Wellington Road, Burnham-on-Sea High Street and Bridgwater High Street.
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WARNING: This article contains spoilers for On My Block season 1
Will there be another season of On My Block on Netflix?
Netflix’s latest teen comedy, On My Block, just began streaming on the platform last weekend (March 16).
The show has proved an immediate hit with fans wanting more already.
The series is described as a “coming of age comedy about four bright and street-savvy friends navigating their way through the triumph, pain and the newness of high-school set in LA’s South Central neighbourhood”.
There is no word on a second season renewal as it stands.
However, Netflix usually announces if its original series will be recommissioned a few months after they drop.
So based on the series’ reviews and popularity so far, it’s looking like it will be definitely getting a second run.
Illinois’ bicentennial “Best Of” voters have a tough decision to make this week.
What is Illinois’ best historic site? The list on which the public can vote includes Ronald Reagan’s boyhood home, Lincoln’s home, and Lincoln’s New Salem.
The list also includes Illinois’ old capitols in Springfield and Vandalia, and Route 66. Voting is open till Friday. To vote, click on IllinoisTop200.com.
Dr. Kristi Koenig, director of the San Diego County Emergency Medical Service, requested the temporary scope of practice expansion on Sept. 20 and said Wednesday night that she received approval in the mail Tuesday.
Paramedics will be able to deliver hepatitis A doses only under the supervision of nurses and only at special events created to inoculate those who are at high risk of infection, including homeless residents, drug users and those with liver disease or compromised immune systems.
Read the full story on LATimes.com.
– Big E and Baron Corbin play the UFC 3 video game in this new UpUpDownDown video:
– WWE Champion AJ Styles is currently dealing with an unknown injury, according to PWInsider. Styles did an injury angle at Friday’s Madison Square Garden live event but missed live events on Saturday and Sunday, where it was announced that he was hurt on Friday. Styles is backstage at RAW in Dallas today to get looked at by WWE doctors.
– Christian and WWE Hall of Famer Edge will be inducting The Dudley Boyz into the WWE Hall of Fame during WrestleMania 34 Weekend in New Orleans. As heard below, the offer was made and accepted on Busted Open Radio today during an interview and it sounds like they’re trying to get The Hardy Boyz to join them on stage:
Ireland's new Prime Minister Leo Varadkar gives the thumbs up to the media after being elected Ireland's 14th Taoiseach at Leinster House, Dublin, Ireland, Wednesday, June 14, 2017. LONDON - Leo Varadkar took office Wednesday as Ireland's youngest Taoiseach, or prime minister.
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Tired of having stained teeth due to coffee, red wine, chocolate, or other staining foods?
Brian Emmett stopped by the Morning Mix to talk about Power Swabs, a breakthrough in teeth whitening.
Power Swabs can get your teeth two shades whiter in five minutes, and six shades whiter in one week.
Power Swabs is also offering an exclusive deal for Morning Mix viewers. If you mention the Morning Mix, you can get 60 percent off your order. You'll also get free shipping on your order along with an extra free Quick Stick.
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An Ohio man says he was trying to set a good example for his children when he turned in $14,000 he found on the side of the road.
WBNS-TV reports (http://bit.ly/2oGSCeU ) Jake Bowers found the money April 8 as he drove his family to a park in Worthington, a Columbus suburb.
Bowers said when he initially saw the bag on the roadside, he thought it might contain someone’s laptop. Instead, it was filled with $100 bills.
Bowers took the bag to the Worthington police station, and it was returned to its owner.
A police report says the owner had taken the cash to a car dealer but left without buying a vehicle. He told police he must have left it on top of his car and driven off.
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AP) — A prosecutor in Uruguay is asking for formal charges against a former vice president of the South American country.
Lawmakers accepted Raul Sendic's resignation last year amid corruption accusations involving his tenure as head of state oil company ANCAP. It was the first time a vice president had stepped down in Uruguay.
Prosecutor Luis Pacheco on Monday also requested charges against eight other senior officials at ANCAP and its subsidiaries. A judge must now decide if Sendic goes to trial.
The corruption allegations surfaced after a weekly publication reported that between 2010 and 2013, Sendic used corporate credit cards to make purchases at jewelry, electronics, furniture and other stores apparently unrelated to his official business.
He's also accused of abuse of office over some contracts.
Sendic has repeatedly denied wrongdoing.
Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar have long been considered the best players in European football, and this season is no exception.
The trio have been the best performing players across the five main European leagues in 2017/18, based on average WhoScored match ratings.
However, there are several surprise names in the current top 20 – including a former Newcastle United flop who has exceeded expectations since moving to Ligue 1.
There are also five current Premier League stars among the European elite, but who is top of the pile?
Take a look through the gallery to reveal the best players in Europe this season according to WhoScored.com data.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) – The Los Angeles Dodgers will pay tribute to one of baseball’s most celebrated home runs by introducing a “Kirk Gibson seat” at Dodger Stadium.
The seat will be added in the right field pavilion at the spot where Gibson’s game-ending homer landed during Game 1 of the 1988 World Series. The chair will be painted blue and feature Gibson’s signature, the team announced Monday.
Tickets will cost $300 for a package that includes a companion seat, two commemorative T-shirts and food and drink. The Dodgers will donate $200 from each purchase to the Kirk Gibson Foundation to raise money and awareness for Parkinson’s research.
“Kirk Gibson was part of one of the greatest moments in Dodger history, and we’re thrilled to partner with Kirk to help him and his foundation raise funds and awareness in fighting Parkinson’s disease,” Chief Marketing Officer Lon Rosen said in a statement.
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If you were heading down I-55 to Luke Bryan’s final Farm Concert in Edenburg, your ride just got a little shorter. Luke Bryan won’t be performing tonight in a farm field near Edinburg. The concert was moved to the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield after rain caused muddy conditions at the Ayers Family Farm. The show’s start time remains 6 p.m. Edinburg is a few miles southeast of Springfield. This will be a shorter trip for anyone that was headed to the show from our area!
The Journal Gazette Leaves on a beech tree have lasted through the winter and into spring at the Tom and Jane Dustin Nature Preserve.
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BERLIN — Bayern Munich's expected re-appointment of Jupp Heynckes as coach for a fourth stint has been delayed.
News agency dpa says the club is trying to fulfil the 72-year-old Heynckes' request for Peter Hermann to return as assistant coach.
Hermann, currently coaching at second-division club Fortuna Duesseldorf, worked with Heynckes at Bayer Leverkusen and then at Bayern when they won the Champions League, Bundesliga and German Cup treble in 2013.
Hermann says the decision to leave Duesseldorf is "difficult, very difficult. But I have a bond with Jupp Heynckes and I want to do him the favour . I owe him a lot and want to give him something back."
ISLAMABAD, Jan 2 (APP): Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan Monday said Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) Scouts should be trained on modern lines enabling them to meet the new challenges in view of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
During a meeting with Director General Scouts Gilgit-Baltistan Brig. Ejaz-ur-Rehman who called on him here at Punjab House, the interior minister congratulated him for taking charge as DG Scouts.
Chaudhry Nisar appreciated the efforts of Gilgit Baltistan Scouts for maintaining law and order in GB and safeguarding the Northern borders.
He said the history of scouts force was full of sacrifices and patriotism.
Greek authorities have declared a state of emergency on the island of Zakynthos, where wildfires are burning for a fourth day.
The fire service said the blazes are burning on 12 fronts and not threatening homes or resorts on the island, which is popular with tourists.
(Petros Giannakouris/AP)
A statement from the office of Zakynthos mayor Pavlos Kolokotsas said there were “clear indications that fires were caused by an organised campaign of arson”.
Arson-related fires near populated areas in Greece are often associated with illegal development, especially near Athens and around holiday resorts.
The Explore Kentucky Initiative is excited to announce it's first ever weekend of guided hikes at Kentucky State Nature Preserves Commission's Bad Branch Falls State Nature Preserve. Hikes will be led by EKI's program coordinator, Carolyn Sexton.
This hike features a 60' waterfall nestled among the hemlock gorges of Pine Mountain as well as mile wide vistas from atop Pine Mountain ridge. The preserve is home to numerous rare plant and animal species as well as pristine mountain streams.
So pack a hearty lunch, bring your camera, and join EKI to learn more about this beautiful wilderness area on Pine Mountain in eastern Kentucky!
For more information/to register call (270) 766-3822 or visit explorekentucky.us/calendar/2018/badbranchfalls
PLYMOUTH, Mich. - The 2018 "Good Morning USA Parade" is Wednesday, July 4 in downtown Plymouth.
A stretch of Main Street between Starkweather and Ann Arbor Road will be closed to traffic starting at 7:30 a.m. There will be no cross traffic allowed on Main Street. This will affect major intersections such as Main and Ann Arbor Trail.
The best parade detour would be to use Mill Street (Lilley Road) between Ann Arbor Road and Main Street. Harvey Street is another good alternative as is Sheldon Road around the city.
The closure is expected to last until 11:30 a.m.
The parade itself begins at 10 a.m. Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) will be in attendance.
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Members of the Middle Branch hunting and recreation camp pose in 1934. A celebration to commemorate the camp’s 100th anniversary will be held at 1 p.m. Sept. 23. Photo provided
NEWPORT, N.Y. (AP) - A manuscript detailing a New York man's experiences as a teenage prisoner of the British during the Revolutionary War has been donated to the Museum of the American Revolution.
Curators at the Philadelphia museum say Rhode Island native Christopher Hawkins was 13 when he was captured in 1777 while serving aboard an American ship. He later escaped from one of England's infamous prison ships moored in New York Harbor.
After the war, he was the first settler of the town of Newport in New York's Mohawk Valley.
In 1834, at age 70, he wrote down his wartime experiences in a journal. The manuscript stayed in his family and was rediscovered about 20 years ago in a descendant's home in Kansas City, Missouri.
The family recently traveled to Philadelphia to donate the journal to the museum.
There are still a few spaces available in the Garden Art Workshop for Children. The workshop is free but advance registration is required.
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Governor Bill Haslam issued this statement on Monday regarding the bust of Nathan Bedford Forrest in the State Capitol:
“My position on this issue has not changed – I do not believe Nathan Bedford Forrest should be one of the individuals we honor at the Capitol. The General Assembly has established a process for addressing these matters and I strongly encourage the Capitol Commission and the Historical Commission to act.”
February 14, 2017, 7:39 PM | U.S. officials say Russia has deployed a type of cruise missile specifically banned in a 1987 treaty, as well as buzzing a U.S. Navy ship with a fighter jet. As David Martin reports, President Trump’s wish for better relations with Russia are being put to the test.
CHARLESTON, Ill. (WAND) - A man wanted on a felony warrant has been spotted in Charleston.
Joseph Finley is still not in custody.
Police are asking for the public's help in locating him.
He was last seen around 10:15 a.m. Friday near 12th St. and Adams.
If you have any information on his whereabouts, call 911.
10/06/2017: How do we count jobs numbers?
It's jobs day. The numbers weren't great, in part because of the hurricanes that hit Florida and the Gulf Coast, but also because of the way jobs numbers are crunched each month. We'll explain. Then: Amazon is testing a new service in its quest to (very nearly) take over this country's retail economy: shipping. Later, we'll bring you the latest on President Donald Trump and the Iran deal, and, as always, we'll wrap up the week in business news.
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Two security guards escaped injury on Monday evening in an alleged cash-in-transit heist on the R80 Bremer Bridge in Suiderberg‚ Pretoria‚ paramedics said.
ER24 spokesman Russel Meiring said it was believed that the men had been attacked by an unknown number of gunmen.
“Several shots had been fired‚ but fortunately‚ no-one sustained any injuries. Local authorities were on the scene for further investigations‚” Meiring said.
He said ER24 paramedics were called to the scene and arrived at 6.30pm.
“On scene‚ paramedics found a cash-in-transit vehicle parked in the middle of the road. Two security guards were found walking around on the scene.
“Paramedics assessed both patients and found that they had escaped injury‚” Meiring said.
No further details were immediately available.
Firefighters battled a wildfire near the University of California, Riverside that came dangerously close to homes, prompting an evacuation order.
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection said the fire broke out near a city street Sunday afternoon and quickly burned uphill into Box Springs Mountains, which includes a reserve managed by the university. Aerial footage from a news helicopter shows the flames burning close to homes with retardant on their rooftops. Authorities issued evacuation orders for a neighborhood east of the mountain in Moreno Valley. The orders were lifted several hours later.
About 150 firefighters are battling the blaze, which has scorched 1,000 acres.
The fast-moving Blaine fire was burning near homes in Riverside on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017.
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VICTORIA — British Columbia's Conservation Officer Service reports more than 20,000 conflicts between humans and wildlife around the province between January and October of this year.
Environment Ministry spokesman Mike Badry says about 14,000 of those complaints involve confrontations with black bears.
He says 469 bruins, or approximately one bear in every 30 complaints, had to be destroyed.
Spring and early summer produced the greatest number of complaints about bears, but Badry says the confrontations have tailed off, making 2017 an average year for complaints about wildlife.
He warns that confrontations could increase because bears are now focused on finding as much food as possible before they hibernate.
Homeowners are urged to secure all food sources, such as garbage or compost and to ensure fruit trees are picked clean.
"These bears are trying to put on weight for denning throughout the winter, so they are highly motivated to find food," Badry says.
Oregon recruiting: Ducks hosting 5-star athlete, multiple 4-star talents this weekend
The Oregon Ducks football program is hosting another big recruiting weekend, highlighted by a pair of five-star athletes and several four-star prospects, including an elite 2019 quarterback and running back.
Here's a look at the prospects expected to be in Eugene this weekend:
Hawaii volcano Kilauea has been putting the lives of thousands at risk as the erupting mountain continues to spew lava across the east side of the Big Island.
The Hawaii County Civil Defense Authority warned residents to beware of a "toxic haze" breezing in from the coast as fast-flowing lava rivers emanate the potentially deadly gas when reaching the ocean.
Scott McLean, who has been covering Kilauea's eruption for CNN, told the Morning Express programme: "Geologists say that the rate of flow is actually slowed down over the past couple of says but you can still see there’s a pretty steady line of lava getting into the ocean.
"When it gets here – notice this white plume – this is something called lava haze or laze: it is a potentially deadly mixture of gas, hydrochloric acid, tiny bits of glass particles and then the steam that’s created when that hot molten lava is mixed with the ocean water."
An Amazon driver accused of dropping a package on a customer's puppy has reportedly been fired.A driver delivering a seven-pound package of children's swimwear was captured on surveillance video tossing the package over a fence.The unidentified Amazon delivery driver is seen in a video walking up the driveway and dropping the package directly on the animal. He then heads back to his vehicle and drives away.The customer, Roly Andrade, wrote on Facebook, "This guy from Amazon threw a package right on my puppy and you can tell it was on purpose, he didn't even care."Amazon responded with a statement saying, "This does not reflect the high standards we have for delivery partners, and this individual is no longer delivering Amazon packages."
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An elegant dinner set up in minutes with hundreds of people wearing head to toe white is about to return to the Albuquerque area.
“Diner En Blanc” started in Paris in 1988 and has been hosted in more than 70 different countries and cities.
The location is always a mystery right up until you get there.
Last year it was at the BioPark and this year they are expecting $1,600 hundred guests.
This is double what they saw four years ago.
This year’s dinner will be held Thursday, September 7.
It's another Tasty Tuesday! Jen and Tim try Pop Tarts Spiltz, you can see the video and their reactions up at Jen and Tim's facebook page or below.
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NEW YORK (AP) — A video taken on the set of “Mission: Impossible 6” shows Tom Cruise limping after performing a stunt where he jumps between buildings.
The video was published Sunday by TMZ. It captures a tethered Cruise leaping to a building, hitting its side and then crawling over the top and running away. After he finished the take, Cruise is seen limping, though he was able to rappel back to the building he jumped from.
The extent of Cruise’s injuries wasn’t known. Neither Cruise’s representatives nor Paramount Pictures returns messages Sunday.
The 55-year-old actor is well known for performing many of his own stunts.
The sixth installment in the “Mission: Impossible” franchise is currently shooting in London. It’s scheduled for release in July next year.
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Masoa said workers are demanding for payment of performance bonuses and the filling of vacant funded posts.
“While still negotiating with NEHAWU Shop Stewards in the institution in trying to find an amicable solution to the problem, management served the union with the court order despite the agreement that NEHAWU Shop Stewards would take the employer’s offer and counter – demand to the workers,” Masoa said.
He alleged that police went to the hospital and opened fire on picketing workers with rubber bullets in a bid to disperse them.
“How can management say they are negotiating and will get back to us but then get an interdict and call the police to shoot at us while picketing? These are the same tactics that were used by the Apartheid government during negotiations,” he said.
MOSCOW, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin told Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on Monday he wanted to work with Iran and Turkey to kick-start the Syrian peace process, Russian news agencies reported.
Putin was also cited as telling Assad he hoped that it would be possible to launch the work of the Syrian Congress on National Dialogue and that he would discuss the matter in forthcoming meetings with the presidents of Egypt and Turkey. (Reporting by Andrey Ostroukh; Writing by Polina Nikolskaya; Editing by Andrew Osborn)
Julia Roberts to present AFI award to George Clooney
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Julia Roberts is stepping out to present her longtime friend and frequent co-star George Clooney with one of the highest honors in film.
The American Film Institute says Wednesday that Roberts will be on hand to give Clooney the 46th AFI Life Achievement Award at a gala to be held at the Dolby Theatre on June 7.
Roberts has co-starred with Clooney in a number of films including "Ocean's Eleven," ''Ocean's Twelve" and "Money Monster." She also starred in his directorial debut "Confessions of a Dangerous Mind."
The AFI tribute to Clooney will be broadcast on TNT on June 21 at 10:00 p.m. Eastern and Pacific.
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Doris K. Roland, 88, of Mt. Pleasant, formerly of Burlington and Fairfield, died Sat., Nov. 25, 2017 at Pleasant Manor Care Center in Mt. Pleasant.
A graveside memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM on Sat., Dec. 16 at the Packwood Cemetery, Packwood, Iowa. Pastor Jeffrey A. McPheron of the Trenton United Methodist Church will officiate. The Kimzey Funeral Home, 213 North Main Street, Mt. Pleasant, is assisting the family with the arrangements. Online condolences may be directed to www.kimzeyfuneralhome.com.
New Delhi: Petrol price was on Sunday hiked by Rs 1.29 per litre while diesel rate was increased by Rs 0.97 per litre. Revised prices will take effect from midnight. The revision in rates announced is excluding VAT.
After the revision, petrol would cost Rs 70.60 per litre in the national capital, while diesel will be sold at Rs 57.82 per litre. The rates were last revised on December 16, when petrol was increased by Rs 2.21 a litre while diesel was hiked by Rs 1.79 per litre.
Earlier in the day, aviation turbine fuel (ATF) or jet fuel price was hiked by a steep 8.6 per cent and subsidized LPG rate raised by Rs 2 per cylinder which is the eighth increase in cooking gas price in seven months.
The subsidized LPG rate was hiked by Rs 2 per 14.2-kg cylinder and it would now cost Rs 434.71 a cylinder as against Rs 432.71 previously.
America's veterans. They put their lives on the line protecting your freedoms. But, what about the rights and benefits they earned? Hundreds of thousands are waging prolonged battles with the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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Authorities are searching for any possible suspects tied to an armed robbery that occurred early Monday at the Circle K at 4410 Macon Road. A police report lists a gun as the weapon used during the 3:45 a.m. incident, but officials have yet to clarify whether anyone was harmed.
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TORONTO, April 13 ONTARIO FINANCE MINISTER SOUSA SAYS PROVINCE'S BUDGET WILL TAKE PLACE ON APRIL 27 ONTARIO FINANCE MINISTER SAYS PROVINCE'S REAL GDP INCREASED BY 2.7 PCT IN 2016 ONTARIO FINANCE MINISTER SAYS PROVINCE WILL DELIVER ON COMMITMENT TO BALANCE BUDGET THIS YEAR ONTARIO REAL GDP INCREASED 0.5 PCT IN Q4 2016 COMPARED WITH 0.7 PCT IN Q3 ONTARIO FINANCE MINISTER SAYS CONCERNED ABOUT SPECULATORS PLAYING THE HOUSING MARKET, LIMITING SUPPLY ONTARIO FINANCE MINISTER SAYS WILL OUTLINE HOUSING PLANS IN THE COMING DAYS (Reporting by Matt Scuffham)
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Nexperia secures USD 800M financing
Nexperia has completed a successful round of refinancing of its current facilities with USD 800 million equivalent of senior credit facilities.
This includes a significant proportion of Revolving Credit facility. The proceeds will be used to refinance existing outstanding debt and for Capex expenditure to fund future growth, a press release states.
Comments from Frans Scheper, Nexperia’s CEO: “This is the first time that Nexperia has approached the financial markets as an independent company, so we are very pleased with the enthusiastic response. Refinancing the outstanding debt will result in significant savings and give us greater flexibility, while the extra credit will enable us to pursue our ambitions fully with investment in new facilities and manufacturing technology.”
Mon, Dec 11: Nearly 175 protesters gathered in front of the premier’s office in Dieppe on Monday. They were there to protest the transfer of extra mural home care services to Medavie Health Services in January. Even though the premier was in Halifax with the other Atlantic Premiers, Shelley Steeves tells us the protestors are still determined to have their message heard.
As noted earlier tonight, Ric Flair was put into a medically induced coma as he prepared for surgery, and his manager and CEO of Legacy Talent & Entertainment, Melinda Morris Zanoni, has since posted the following updates:
Ric had surgery today (notrelated)am happy 2report it was a success.Still a long road ahead so plz keep 4Ric Charlotte Megan David&Wendy — MelindaMorrisZanoni (@LegacyTalentCEO) August 14, 2017
Zanoni posted this tweet earlier this evening, but it is still unknown why Flair underwent the surgery and await further details. TMZ also reported the surgery was successful, but did not provide any other details besides his family was at his side and Flair is resting.
On a related note, WWE RAW commentators Michael Cole, Corey Graves and Booker T did acknowledge Flair’s situation on air tonight and wished him well
Drake got a tattoo of Sade around the time he met the legendary singer back in March, and it looks like he just added another portrait of her to his collection. Niki Norberg illustrated the first portrait, and this fresh one was done by the Belgian tattoo artist Inal Bersekov. Check it out below.
ICYMI: Drake recently released a More Life x Sade mashup EP called More Love. Check it out here.
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A man was fatally shot after a person knocked on a garage door while people were socializing in Carson early Friday, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
The shooting was reported about 5:40 a.m. in the 23500 block of South Panama Avenue.
A preliminary investigation indicated that about five or six people were socializing inside a garage when the person knocked on the door and opened fire into the crowd before running away, authorities said.
The victim was shot at least once and taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Detectives do not believe the incident is gang-related, but the shooting remains under investigation.
YEREVAN, APRIL 14, ARMENPRESS. French President Francois Hollande’s participation is scheduled in the Armenian Genocide commemoration event in France on April 24, chairman of the Armenian National Committee of France Harut Martirosyan said.
“The main commemoration event of April 24 will be held at the Komitas bust. French President Francois Hollande will participate in the event. The President is scheduled to deliver a speech. It will be his last speech at the genocide memorial event as French President”, Martirosyan said.
He said the Presidential candidates have also been invited. According to him, is they express desire they will also deliver remarks at the event.
A march is also scheduled, which is due to take place on April 22. April 23 is the first stage of the French presidential election, and the Armenian community hasn’t planned events for that day.
Jammu: Police and security forces have launched a search operation in the border town of Samba along Jammu-Pathankot national highway following reports of suspected movement of four persons in the wee hours on Thursday.
Some labourers informed police about movement of four armed persons in civilian clothes from Samba main chowk on the highway towards SIDCO industrial area close to Basantar river belt.
Basantar river, which flows into Pakistan across the International Border (IB), is one of the main infiltration routes of militants into Jammu and Kashmir.
"Search operation was launched in Samba town along the highway after some people reported about suspected movement of four persons in the wee hours on Thursday," a senior police officer said.
"We searched the entire area and till now found nothing.
CCTV footage showed some unarmed persons in civilian clothes," he said.
MADRID (AP) — Former Chelsea and Real Madrid defender Ricardo Carvalho has been convicted of tax fraud in Spain.
Although he will not have to spend any time in jail, the 39-year-old Carvalho was sentenced to seven months in prison and fined almost 143,000 euros ($168,000) for irregularities committed against tax authorities in the fiscal years of 2011 and 2012.
The Spanish court says Carvalho admitted to the irregularities during the trial. He will not have to go to prison because sentences of less than two years for first-time offenders can be suspended.
The veteran Portugal defender moved from Chelsea to Real Madrid in 2010. He played with the Spanish club until 2013.
Carvalho is currently with Chinese club Shanghai SIPG.
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He’s U.S. born and of Palestinian origin according to him. He caused a lot of trouble while in Egypt during the Arab Spring and now we’ve got him.
He is still tweeting, his page has 19,000 followers and 15,000 likes, and, sadly, he votes. One can well imagine what party he supports.
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Colonizing Mars would require a series of technological processes that would both allow humans to survive there and revive old ethical dilemmas we have faced before, Mexican astronomer Luis Aguilar told EFE.
The researcher at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM0 said that, if human beings travel to another planet, that would present a situation similar to the one Europeans faced when colonizing other parts of the Earth.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - BSE Ltd:
* REVISES TRANSACTION CHARGES IN CURRENCY DERIVATIVES SEGMENT FROM JAN 1 IN FUTURES AND OPTIONS CONTRACTS Source text: India’s leading Stock Exchange BSE has decided to revise transaction charges in currency derivatives segment from 1st January 2018 in futures and options contracts.
By LINDA A. JOHNSONAP Medical Writer
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says drug shortages are possible because of expected long-term power outages in Puerto Rico.
According to the agency, factories in Puerto Rico make nearly 10 percent of the medicines used by Americans, plus numerous medical devices.
FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb said in a statement Friday that the agency is working to prevent shortages of about 40 medicines. He didn't name the medicines involved.
The FDA said it is working with drugmakers, who are trying to restore partial operations with backup generators. In the most urgent cases, the FDA is helping companies get fuel to keep their generators running and ship finished products.
Most of Puerto Rico lost electricity when Hurricane Maria hit the island territory two weeks ago.
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PORTLAND, Ore. – Rescuers recovered the body of a 28-year-old climber from Hillsboro who died Sunday after falling about 2,500 feet on Mount Adams, the Yakima County Sheriff’s Office said.
Authorities identified the man as Alexander Edward. Crews set out at 2 a.m. Wednesday and returned with Edward's body at around 4 p.m.
The body was at about 8,500 feet.
Edward was with two other people on the mountain when they noticed he wasn’t with them anymore and called for help, said sheriff’s office spokesman Casey Schilperroot. His companions said Edward had climbing experience.
It’s unclear what caused Edward to fall. Sgt. Randy Briscoe with the sheriff's office said Edward was caught in some sort of slide, but was not buried. He fell from an estimated 11,000 feet.
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FILE - In this June 6, 2015, file photo, heavy machines move imported iron ore at the dock in Rizhao in eastern China's Shandong province. China announced Monday, Aug. 14, 2017, it will cut off imports of North Korean coal, iron ore and other goods in three weeks under U.N. sanctions imposed over the North’s nuclear and missile programs. Chinatopix via AP, File)
LONDON Prime Minister Theresa May has suggested owners of diesel cars could get some help from the government if cities adopt new charges to tackle pollution, the BBC reported on Wednesday.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan plans to charge the most polluting cars and vans a daily fee of 12.50 pounds ($16) to enter the city centre from 2019, making the British capital the latest city to crack down on gas-guzzling cars.
(Reporting by Guy Faulconbridge; editing by Estelle Shirbon)
Hey isn't that a legendary diva and pie peddler Patti LaBelle having a late lunch with friends Monday afternoon? LaBelle, who is in town for a Valentine's Day concert at the Kennedy Center, was spotted at Bourbon Steak in Georgetown just before 4 p.m. by a tipster. The "On My Own" singer was dining with two friends but was more than gracious when our wide-eyed source greeted the 72-year-old LaBelle with a familiar, "Hey, Miss Patti!" LaBelle shook hands with our star-struck spy and even invited the fan to have a seat at the table.
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Portland is known for its food carts, but now there are more to enjoy – in Beaverton.
The BG Food Cartel has its soft opening Friday and is Beaverton’s first food cart pod.
The cartel features 31 food carts, a speakeasy bar with indoor/outdoor seating and a rotating tap of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages alike.
For anyone interested in having a big crowd at the cartel, its event space is large enough to fit 150 guests.
From Guam to Germany to Argentina: 31 tasty cuisines at the new #bgfoodcartel in Beaverton. Oh and let’s not forget the Chicken and Waffles, Mole Burrito and Soup Dumplings. I’m gonna need a bigger stomach. pic.twitter.com/Z9Fk2wUV3D — Joe Vithayathil (@JoeVFox12) February 2, 2018
The BG Food Cartel is located at 4250 Southwest Rose Biggi Avenue and more information about the cartel is available on its website.
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BusyMac has released BusyContacts 1.2.10, adding the capability to disable accounts without deleting them (in Preferences > Accounts). The contacts manager also gains account discovery for custom CalDAV and CardDAV servers, fixes a bug where sync would not automatically trigger upon network-state changes, and resolves a Google Authorization issue (if prompted, click Authorize one more time). Shortly after its release, BusyMac issued version 1.2.11 to fix a bug that prevented detection of BusyCal for showing Calendar events. ($49.99 new from BusyMac or the Mac App Store, free update, 7.3 MB, release notes, 10.11+)
When choosing a spot besides Balzac, chef Ronnie Oldham tends to go for convenience and comfort food. He loves La Masa Empanada Bar, Balzac’s neighbor, because “the empanadas are crafted with house-made dough and great fillings (the spicy potato peanut and jamon y queso are my favorites), and they’re served along with perfectly piquant chimichurri,” he says. Sometimes you just need a really good burger, though, and for those times he heads to Oscar’s Pub & Grill. “After a day rummaging at Antiques On Pierce, nothing beats a cold beer and a Big O. Great atmosphere, fun people and an amazing burger.”
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FLOWOOD, Miss. (WJTV) – Provine visited Northwest Rankin looking for its first win of the season in 2-6A.
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Robo-advisors are in the midst of another growth spurt. In 2017, the automated investment platforms surpassed $200 billion in aggregate assets under management worldwide, according to a new estimate from Backend Benchmarking, which tracks the performance of robos.
“I think it’s pretty significant,” Backend...
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“Avengers: Infinity War” Premiere Photos
We’re unsure if the Soul Stone is hidden in Wakanda, but we’re 100% positive that the cast of “Black Panther” dominated a recent red carpet appearance for their new movie.
The beautiful melanin magic makers of Marvel’s “Avengers: Infinity War” stormed Los Angeles’ Dolby Theater Monday for their highly anticipated premiere.
Angela Bassett a.k.a. King T’Challa’s mother Queen Ramonda posed with her hubby Courtney B. Vance while rocking a natural hairstyle.
Letitia Wright a.k.a T’Challa’s sister Shuri looked intergalactic in a cosmic-colored suit…
and Danai Guirira a.k.a. Okoye shut the carpet down in a regal red gown.
Other attendees included (of course) Chadwick “King T’Challa” Boseman…
Samuel L. Jackson…
and Winston Duke a.k.a. M’Baku.
Are you going to see Marvel’s “Avengers: Infinty War”???
Possible Tornado Knocks Down Trees And Power Lines In Bemidji
Beltrami County emergency management director says about 12 city blocks were affected
BEMIDJI, Minn. — The 4th of July started off with a possible tornado in Bemidji.
The Beltrami County emergency management director says about 12 city blocks were affected during the severe weather event.
It hit the city around 6:30 this morning.
Several trees and power lines were knocked down and hit vehicles and structures.
No injuries have been reported.
Photos and witness observations have been given to the National Weather Service to determine if it was a tornado.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque Isotopes Manager Glenallen Hill made a trip to the Duke City ahead of the upcoming baseball season. Hill came to Albuquerque to see his daughter play basketball for San Jose State.
The Spartans are playing the University of New Mexico Lobo women’s basketball team. Hill and the Isotopes decided to hold an informal news conference to discuss anything baseball. Hill also put aside a few minutes to have a discussion in the Sports Office.
× Franklin County Sheriff’s Office warns of law enforcement scam
UNION Mo. – The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a telephone scam targeting the elderly.
According to the sheriff’s office, a man posing as a sergeant is calling citizens and telling them they’re being fined $500 for failing to appear for jury duty. The caller then instructs people to go to a local Walgreens and purchase $500 in ‘Green Dot’ cards and follow additional instructions.
The sheriff’s office does not solicit money from citizens and does not call people asking for payment.
Residents are being reminded to not follow through on any such requests and to avoid giving out personal information over the phone.
Anyone with questions about this scam is asked to contact the sheriff’s office at 636-583-2560.
A man has been taken to hospital after a crash.
Fire crews from Wrexham worked to free the casualty trapped after emergency services were called to the B5426 in Gyfelia near Ruabon shortly before 11.30am.
Two crews from Wrexham went to the scene and helped cut the man free from the vehicle.
The road was closed following the crash and reopened before 2pm.
Motorists were urged to avoid the area as the road was closed from the junction for the A483 to the Eyton roundabout.
A Welsh Ambulance Service spokesman said: “We were called at approximately 11.35am this morning to reports of a single-vehicle road traffic collision in Gyfelia, Wrexham.
“We sent a crew in an emergency ambulance and a paramedic in a rapid response vehicle, and a man was taken to Wrexham Maelor Hospital.”
North Wales Police tweeted: “Road closure following RTC on the B5426 #Gyfelia, #Wrexham from the Junction/A483 to the Eyton Roundabout, please avoid the area. Thank you.”
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The long-awaited final season of Hand of God will finally see the light of day in March.
Amazon on Wednesday announced that Season 2 of the Ron Perlman/Dana Delany drama will drop on Friday, March 10. In the final batch of episodes, Judge Maximum fights to restore his sanity and regain his freedom after spending much of Season 1 (which premiered back in September 2015) haunted by visions and the ghost of his son. Linda Gray (Dallas) and Nia Long (Lifetime’s Beaches) join the cast, which also features Andre Royo (The Wire) and Garret Dillahunt (Justified).
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The Hand of God pilot was initially released by Amazon all the way back in August 2014, while Season 1 dropped 13 months later. It quickly received a second season order, but was later cancelled by the streaming video service last summer.
Watch the trailer above, then check out the key art below.
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) — The Charleston Police Department is asking for your help in a death investigation .
On Wednesday, October 4, authorities responded to Savannah Highway and the I-526 overpass following a single vehicle crash.
Thomas Brodbeck, 27, of Charleston was discovered just after midnight. He was pronounced dead at the scene by EMS.
“The circumstances surrounding [Brodbeck’s] death are still under investigation,” Deputy Coroner Anita Hasert said when Brodbeck’s identity was first released by the Charleston County Coroner’s Office.
If you have any information, call 843-743-7200 for the on-duty CPD Central detective.
Cottageville Library plans events this Saturday
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The Cottageville Library will hold Story TIme on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. with board and card games starting at 3 p.m. The library will be open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Migos have a strained relationship with the hosts of Complex’s Everyday Struggle, Joe Budden, DJ Akademiks and Nadeska. Ever since the two groups bumped heads over a misunderstanding during the 2017 BET Awards red carpet, memes, jokes and more beef has continued to fly. Now, it appears Migos are shooting a music video and have hired Everyday Struggle lookalikes to star in it.
The video is for the song “Ice Tray” and features Lil Yachty. Yachty has also had a brief run in with Joe Budden while on Everyday Struggle as a guest. The song appears on the 30-track Quality Control compilation, Control The Streets Vol. 1, which dropped just a few days ago.
It appears Joe Budden doesn’t have much to worry about, however. With a new baby on the way, he’s been keeping a positive attitude. He even dropped a few flame emojis under Quavo’s Instagram post.
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Indonesian Pres. Widodo is said to have called for faster progress to wrap up a deal with Freeport McMoRan (NYSE:FCX) on rights to the Grasberg copper mine.
But significant differences appear to remain including on how the world’s second-largest copper mine would be valued and on the timing and structure of FCX's required 51% divestment, as FCX CEO Richard Adkerson met with government officials in Jakarta earlier today without resolving the issues at the heart of the dispute.
Adding pressure to end the dispute, Indonesia’s Supreme Audit Agency told parliament this week that during 2009-15, FCX’s royalty and levy payments were $446M lower than they would have been if the miner had taken up a new mining permit during that period.
“The risk of the dispute escalating and ultimately going to arbitration has increased,” says Jefferies analyst Christopher LaFemina, as he cuts FCX’s stock price target to $19 from $23.
Three students were treated for minor injuries Monday after a school bus wreck in Newton County.
School bus #20-94 collided with a vehicle at Brown Bridge Road and Christian Road around 5:30 p.m., according to a spokesperson with Newton County Schools.
The bus was traveling from Veterans Memorial Middle School.
The spokesperson says 26 students -- including the three students injured -- were on the school bus and checked out at the scene. They were taken back to the middle school to be released to their parents, according to authorities.
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Rooted in Milwaukee, WI, Zach Pietrini is "the definition of an up-and-coming musician in Milwaukee" (Milwaukee Record, 2017). The Zach Pietrini Band crafts brutally honest, instantly familiar songs that uphold old country standards but incorporate new rock sensibilities. With the diverse approach of Gram Parsons, the writing style of Ryan Adams, and the live show of Jason Isbell, they are the total Americana package.
Zach's new record is called Holding Onto Ghosts; a loud yet vulnerable exploration into letting go of the things that haunt him. Holding Onto Ghosts is one of the "best Milwaukee albums of 2017 (so far)" (Milwaukee Rec
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Monday, April 17. In Acts 2:14, 22-32 Peter says Jesus could not be held by death’s power. Where do you see the power of death at work around you? How can Peter’s words give you hope and possibility?
Share your thoughts.
Words from the Word: But God raised him up, having freed him from death, because it was impossible for him to be held in its power.
– Acts 2:24, NRSV
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A Clayton County restaurant famous for its large burger is apparently for sale. The Irish Shanti, located just outside of Gunder, shared a sales posting on its Facebook page this week. The listing details the improvements made to the Shanti in the past decade, and shows a price of $165,000. The Irish Shanti has gained notoriety over the years for its “Gunderburger,” a massive cheeseburger weighing anywhere between 1 and 1.25 pounds. The sandwich can be eaten by itself, or topped with cheese and a range of other fixings. The Gunderburger was named one of the top ten burgers in Iowa by the state cattlemen association earlier this year. It has also been featured in various online and print publications. It does not appear that the restaurant’s sale is being managed by any realtor. Interested buyers are instead asked to contact the current owners directly.
Early this morning about 6am West Coast time, Trey Songz turned himself into the LAPD with his lawyer present, on those felony domestic violence charges. According to TMZ, the singer posted a $50,000 bond and was released about 2 hours later.
Mr. Steal Yo Girl is being accused of hitting Andrea Buera at a Hollywood Hills party during All-Star weekend back in February. She says he was upset she was talking to another man.
Trey has mostly been silent about the accusations but released this statement.
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A man climbed up scaffolding and on to the roof of the Palace of Westminster.
Police said the climber scaled a fence before making his way up the side of the Houses of Parliament at about 11:30 BST.
Police are not treating the incident as terror-related and no weapons were recovered.
A man has been arrested on suspicion of trespassing on a designated site, the Metropolitan Police has said.
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Officials with OC Transpo warned Wednesday morning commuters that O-Train service would be paused while crews work to clean up vandalism that occurred overnight.
OC Transpo wouldn’t specify the amount of damage that occurred or what the vandals damaged specifically. All service along the Trillium Line 2 was being replaced by Route 107 buses between Bayview and South Keys stations, with limited stops along the way, until crews could clean up the mess.
The news came at the same time that officials were warning commuters that Highway 174 Westbound has been restricted to one lane from Blair Road to Highway 417 after a vehicle lost a wheel.
Turkish police were Monday conducting a massive manhunt for a gunman who killed 39 people, mostly foreigners, in a rampage at an upmarket nightclub in Istanbul where revellers were celebrating New Year.
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Windsor Regional Hospital has declared Influenza A outbreaks in two units at the Ouellette Campus.
Two patients in Unit 2N have confirmed hospital-acquired respiratory infections. One staff member is also affected.
Four hospital-acquired respiratory infections have also been identified in Unit 7M — three cases are considered probable, one is confirmed.
Unit 7M will remain open to new admissions, but admissions to 2N will be limited.
Transfers from the two units will be limited, but may take place with proper precautions.
Patients with flu symptoms are asked to stay in their rooms as much as possible and any staff member with symptoms must report the symptoms.
OAKLAND, Calif. — Stephen Curry will likely go from being the NBA's biggest bargain to signing the richest contract in the league at more than $200 million. And he looks forward to the nice payday.
Yet the two-time reigning MVP and new NBA Finals MVP Kevin Durant said Wednesday they would seriously consider less money to keep the core of the champion Golden State Warriors intact.
Two days after capturing the franchise's second title in three years against LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Warriors prepared to part ways for what will be a busy off-season for general manager Bob Myers and the front office.
Durant hinted he would opt out of a deal that pays him the maximum he can get in order to help Golden State's chances of re-signing Andre Iguodala or Shaun Livingston.
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The film marks the third time Dhawan and Bhatt are collaborating in the film. Both of them made their acting debut with Student of the Year.
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- At 35 years old, Dwyane Wade doesn't have the same athleticism as his early years. However, he still has some hops left, especially this early in the year.
He showed that in the first half of the Cavaliers' second preseason game, turning back the clock.
Wade drove baseline, around two confused Pacers defenders, went to the other side of the hoop and threw down a reverse jam.
Wade tallied 14 points in the first half, including a pair of dunks.
BENGALURU, May 31 (Reuters) – Gold prices edged up early on Thursday, as the dollar eased from 6-1/2 month highs hit earlier this week on a weaker-than-expected U.S. economic data, with prices further supported by concerns about the trade war. * Spot gold …
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Who will Antonio Conte start against Huddersfield?
After their poor defeat against West Ham on Saturday, a trip to Huddersfield is next on Chelsea’s agenda.
Antonio Conte has no pressing injury concerns however, he could shake his side up after their lacklustre performance against the Hammers.
Gary Cahill could drop to the bench after his mediocre display meaning Antonio Rudiger may make a return to the starting XI.
But who else could feature for Chelsea against Huddersfield?
Take a look through the gallery above to see our predicted XI!
× Missouri man pleads guilty to federal charge in wife’s death
ST. LOUIS (AP) _ A Missouri man already serving 20 years in state prison for killing his wife has pleaded guilty to a federal charge expected to add more years to his time behind bars.
Clay Waller pleaded guilty Thursday to interstate domestic violence. He pleaded guilty in 2013 to second-degree murder in a deal with prosecutors that allowed him to avoid the death penalty.
He admitted killing Jacque Sue Waller in 2011 and burying her body on Devil’s Island on the Illinois side of the Mississippi River near Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He and his wife _ the parents of triplets _ were divorcing at the time.
The U.S. attorney’s office in St. Louis says the federal plea agreement calls for a 35-year sentence if accepted by a judge on Jan. 16. The federal and state sentences would run concurrently.
× Dennis Edwards, the lead singer of the legendary vocal group ‘The Temptations,’ has died at age 74
CHICAGO – Dennis Edwards, the lead singer of the legendary vocal group “The Temptations,” has died at age 74, according to TMZ, citing the singer’s family.
Edwards joined the Temptations in 1968, replacing David Ruffin and sang with the group from 1968 to 1976, 1980 to 1984 and 1987 to 1989.
Edwards sang Grammy-winning songs including “Papa was a Rollin’ Stone,” “Cloud Nine,” “Ball of Confusion” and “I Can’t Get Next to You.”
He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1989 with The Temptations.
The singer’s death came after a lengthy undisclosed illness, according to Hip-hopvibe.com.
The Temptations released a series of successful singles and albums with Motown Records during the 1960s and 1970s.
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Hamas on Monday denied Israeli allegations that it is burrowing terror tunnels underneath the homes of civilians in Gaza, saying they are "lies and rumors".
The IDF and the Israel Security Agency (ISA or Shin Bet) last week exposed significant infrastructures belonging to Hamas in Gaza, including terrorist tunnels intended to be used as hideouts for terrorists and for the transfer of weapons.
Markets suffering under the weight of the weekends tweet storm, fear of the Fed, and technicals that suggest there is more room to go lower.
Reflation trades are suffering this morning and we watch levered commodity players for clues about current direction for copper, oil, and the reflation trade.
Emerging market currencies need to take notice of a Dollar that is reasserting itself.
This morning weakness in the Ruble, Real, Turkish Lira, and Mexican Peso all signal potential legs lower.
April 24 (Reuters) - Grupo Elektra SAB de CV:
* GRUPO ELEKTRA SAB DE CV - QTRLY CONSOLIDATED REVENUE WAS PS.23,896 MILLION IN PERIOD, 9% ABOVE PS.22,006 MILLION FOR SAME QUARTER OF PREVIOUS YEAR
* GRUPO ELEKTRA SAB DE CV- QTRLY NET LOSS OF PS.1,291 MILLION, COMPARED TO NET INCOME OF PS.4,501 MILLION A YEAR AGO Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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The RNC is warning the public about a man who was known as “the sleep watcher” in Nova Scotia. Barry Sinclair served five years in prison for breaking into a woman’s house in Halifax while she was home. Police say Sinclair is now in St. John’s and they have reasonable grounds to believe he could commit a personal injury offence against a woman.
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Jeff Capel landed his first commitment as the Pitt head coach upon the pledge of four-star guard Trey McGowens. A Rivals150 guard, McGowens, who is currently a member of the 2019 class, will reclassify back into his original 2018 class and thus enroll at Pitt in the fall, becoming an immediate cog within Pitt’s system next season.
A 6-foot-3 guard that saw his stock explode during his high school season at Hargrave Military Academy, McGowens discussed why he chose the ACC program. “I just felt comfortable with Coach (Jeff) Capel and the vision that he has for me,” he said about his future head coach. “They were telling me that I could come in and run the point and that he would teach me how to be great at it. I just feel that he played the position that I played at a high level and I feel like with what he knows, he will be able to put me in the best position to reach my dreams.”
Ditch your cheap pint-night glasses and resolve to drink better this year: This handsome set of handmade vessels from The Pretentious Beer Glass Company is about more than just novelty design. The Malty Beer Glass has “waists,” so your nitro pour will form three separate heads; the Hoppy Beer Glass has a tulip shape to maximize aroma and engraved dashes for your fingers and thumb; and the Dual Beer Glass allows you to make your own versions of a black and tan (or, say, framboise and chocolate stout) with beers of varying viscosities. Prices vary, pretentiousglass.com
SALT LAKE CITY – Police released a shelter in place following a “burglary incident” at 850 W. 100 S. Monday afternoon.
According to Detective Keith Horrocks with the Salt Lake City Police Department, officers were notified by a resident that their home was being burglarized and they had been threatened with a firearm.
“The suspect approached their home, pointed a gun at them,” Horrocks said. “That resident fled their address and called police. We responded and set up containment at that address.”
After setting up a containment, police entered the home they believed the suspect was in but were not able to locate them.
No injuries were reported as a result of the incident.
“To my understanding, no shots have been fired,” Horrocks stated.
This is an ongoing incident. For the latest updates, visit fox13now.com.
Any effort to tackle drunk driving has to be a good thing, though we're not sure how many repeat offenders will request a ride when they need to. Convicted drunk drivers who escape jail time are likely to lose their license for a time and be told to pay a hefty fine.
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GREAT FALLS — Cascade County officials have released the name of a 7-year-old girl who died after being struck by a vehicle in Great Falls last week.
Coroner Lt. Bob Rosipal said Isabella Stone of Great Falls died Wednesday evening.
Police are still investigating. Sgt. Jim Wells has said officers did not believe the girl’s death was the result of criminal activity.
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May 2 Jinke Property Group Co Ltd
* Says two units of Sunac China Holdings Ltd, which are Jinke shareholder's parties acting in concert, have bought 266.5 million shares in the company between Dec 9, 2016 and April 28, 2017, representing 4.99 percent of total issued share capital of the company
* Says three units of Sunac China hold a combined 25 percent of total issued share capital of the company as of April 28, 2017
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The Baby Blacks have started their World Rugby U20s championship campaign this morning with an emphatic 67-0 thumping of Japan in Narbonne, France.
New Zealand's halfback Xavier Roe was sensational, setting up two tries in the first half before crossing over in the second spell for a well-deserved try of his own.
Japan couldn't contain Roe in the first half as he blitzed their defence with sheer speed around the breakdown and at set-piece.
Roe set up both of his winger Leicester Faingaanuku's tries with darting runs from the ruck and at the back of a New Zealand line-out in the 4th and 19th minutes.
The big win from the Baby Blacks puts them firmly on top of Pool A, their trans-Tasman rivals Australia suffered a 26-21 loss against Wales in their first fixture of the tournament.
SHAH ALAM: Umno supreme council member Datuk Seri Mohamed Nazri Abdul Aziz (pix) today said PPBM and Pakatan Harapan chairman Dr Mahathir Mohamad had "asked for it" when asked if the former prime minister deserved to be treated in such a manner.
He was commenting on the fracas at the Nothing to Hide 2.0 forum on Sunday where flares were lit and chairs and slippers were flung at the 92-year-old politician.
"He wants to be a street fighter, he wants to act tough, then that's what he gets," he told reporters at I-City here today.
The Tourism and Culture Minister said the ruling party had better things to do when commenting on speculation that Umno might be behind the ruckus.
"Everything is blamed on Umno. Why would we want to waste our time on a stupid show like this?
"I find it very strange that when I wanted to have a debate with Mahathir, we couldn't get the permit. But for something stupid like this the police gave the permit."
Richard Irwin slipped the surly bonds of earth at 5:10 p.m. on Sunday, February 12, 2017. He passed peacefully surrounded by family and friends.
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Apr 20, 2017; Nashville, TN, USA; Chicago Blackhawks right winger Patrick Kane reacts after a goal by Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi during the second period in game four of the first round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports The Chicago Blackhawks rumor mill is at it again, and this time it's a real doozy.
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A reader’s question about finding a good heater repairman leads to Blair Looney of the Better Business Bureau sharing tips for finding a reputable contractor. ERIC PAUL ZAMORA Fresno Bee file
A person was arrested after an early morning car chase ended with a wreck on Monday.
Details are limited right now, but according to 911 dispatch, deputies were involved in a high-speed chase, and then the chase was called off.
According to Jason Simpkins with the Craighead County Sheriff's Department, a person was arrested after a wreck near the I-555 and Commerce Drive exit.
That person was taken to Craighead County Detention Center around 2:40 a.m.
The charges are still pending and Simpkins didn't release any other information.
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LONGMEADOW - Police are alerting the public to the sighting of a bear wandering around Tuesday morning in residential areas near Longmeadow County Club.
The bear was spotted along Prynnwood Road and Knollwood Drive, and was reportedly rummaging through bird feeders and breaking fences.
Police also released two photos showing the bear just outside the window at an unidentified house.
Police said the bear was not considered aggressive, but residents should be careful if they encounter it, polcie said.
"It goes without saying but do not approach the bear," police said.
Residents are warned to reminded to secure trash barrels, to remove bird feeders from back yards, and to be mindful when letting pets outside.
February 15, 2017, 8:16 AM | Hair loss is often considered one of the most devastating side-effects of chemotherapy. A pair of new studies on cold cap therapy in the Journal of the American Medical Association gives hope to breast cancer patients. The emerging treatment gives some women on chemotherapy the option to keep most of their hair. Barry Petersen reports.
High Paywave fees from banks are making goods and services 'more expensive for everyone'
Retail NZ says it has heard of retailers in New Zealand being charged up to 3.5 per cent transaction fees, with an average of 1.6 per cent - the average in the UK is 0.2 per cent.
Real Madrid have denied rumours that they have agreed a €272 million (£239m/$316m) deal with Paris Saint-Germain to sign forward Kylian Mbappe.
The Spanish side have been closely linked with the attacker since his rise to stardom at Monaco, and it has been claimed by journalists in France that a move is imminent this summer.
However, Madrid insist that no such deal is in place and says the reports are simply false.
“Given the information published in the last few hours referring to an alleged agreement between Real Madrid and PSG for player Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid says they are flatly false,” a statement read.
“Real Madrid has not made any offers to PSG or the player and regrets the dissemination of this type of information that is not contrasted with the parties.”
The statement comes just days after the Champions League holders made an announcement to clarify that talk of another world record deal with PSG had been struck, after it was reported that they were set to sign Neymar this summer .
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US President Donald Trump says North Korea wants to hold a high-stakes meeting “as soon as possible”
US President Donald Trump says North Korea wants to hold a high-stakes meeting “as soon as possible” and he is praising Kim Jong Un as “very open” and “very honorable.” Trump is addressing his upcoming plans to meet with the North Korean leader during his discussions at the White House with French President Emmanuel Macron. Trump’s praise for the North Korean dictator stands in stark contrast to his past comments in which he referred to Kim as “Little Rocket Man.” The Trump-Kim meeting is expected in May or June. South Korean President Moon Jae-in is meeting with Kim on Friday to kick off a new round of high-stakes nuclear diplomacy with Pyongyang.
Tesla Model X
With all that torque the Model X has, you might as well be able to put it to use hauling more than groceries. Graft a bed on the back, and there you go. You have the fastest, snootiest truck on the market. Just don't try towing anything beyond, say, your cul-de-sac. The last thing any Tesla owner wants is to need a tow from a good old-fashioned diesel.
Neil Perry was last seen on Bilton St in Tara about 4am today, and concerns are held for his welfare.
POLICE are urging rural landholders and residents to search their backyards after an elderly man was reported missing.
Neil Perry, 81, was last seen on Bilton St in Tara about 4am today, and concerns are held for his welfare.
Mr Perry is described as Caucasian, about 170cm tall, with blue eyes and grey hair.
"Police are encouraging anyone in the local area to check their backyards and sheds," police said.
If anyone has seen Mr Perry or knows of his whereabouts, contact Policelink on 131 444.
YORKTOWN, Va. (WAVY) – A gas station sold a winning $25,000 ticket in the Virginia Lottery’s New Year’s Millionaire Raffle.
The Super Shin in the 3900 block of George Washington Highway sold winning ticket #131727.
The winning numbers were drawn by the Virginia Lottery on New Year’s Day.
The winning numbers are posted on the Virginia Lottery’s website. Players can also call the Virginia Lottery Player Information Line at 804-662-LUCK.
No sooner had the ink on the contract dried than Showtime issued the first official fight poster for the Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor boxing match.
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New Orleans Saints wide receiver Josh Huff has been suspended two games by the NFL for violating both the league's Substance Abuse and Personal Conduct Policies, according to Nick Underhill of the Advocate.
Per Underhill, Huff remains "eligible to participate in all offseason and preseason practices and games."
This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.
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Warby Parker employee Gabi Rivera unfolds a pair of solar eclipse glasses that the eyeglass store is giving out for free on August 11, 2017 in New York City. To view the upcoming total solar eclipse on August 21 eye protection is essential. The designer eyeglass store expects to give out thousands of pairs of the glasses before the event. Spencer Platt Getty Images
MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — Mobile County is planning to open certain storm shelters on Saturday ahead of Tropical Storm Nate’s arrival.
The county has provided a list of the shelters and their locations online. The shelters will open at 10 a.m. for “residents who do not feel safe in their own homes.”
There is also a list on the site to remind people of which items they should bring for a comfortable stay.
CLICK HERE to see more details about the shelters.
Authorities Hope To Avoid Knee-Jerk Reaction To Crime Crackdown
A group of current and retired police chiefs are hoping to talk the Trump administration out of a return to what they see as a "lock 'em up" approach to law enforcement.
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Toronto Van Attack Is Only Latest In Series Of Similar Tragedies
From Barcelona to China, cars and vans have been used to kill and maim many people in the past several years.
Army Band auditioning at Marshall University
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — Musicians who would like to play for the U.S. Army Band will have a chance to audition in West Virginia next month.
Marshall University says Staff Sgt. Mike Principe will be on the Huntington campus on April 17 for auditions in Room 212 of Smith Hall.
Auditions are on a first-come, first-served basis. To reserve a time slot, email Principe at michael.r.principe.mil@mail.mil or text him at (502) 528-2100. His office phone number is (502) 626-0228.
For more information, contact Marshall's School of Music at (304) 696-3117 or music@marshall.edu.
Husky Energy (OTCPK:HUSKF) agrees to acquire a 50K bbl/day capacity refinery in Superior, Wis., from Calumet Specialty Products Partner (NASDAQ:CLMT) for $435M.
With the addition of the Superior refinery, Husky’s total downstream capacity will increase to ~395K bbl/day, including U.S. refining capacity of 275K bbl/day.
Husky says an investment decision to expand asphalt capacity in Lloydminster will be deferred until after 2020, to be considered again as heavy oil production grows.
Following the news, Janney upgraded CLMT to Buy from Neutral with an $8.50 price target, bumped from $6, saying the sale of the Superior refinery is a significant positive, reducing leverage and exposure to fuel margin volatility.
Re “Law would make landlords consider housing vouchers” (July 2): When faced with a problem, what do politicians do? Create a larger one. Instead of doing the right but difficult thing — reform a broken and dysfunctional government Section 8 program — San Diego City Council members Georgette Gomez and David Alvarez prefer to penalize the potential solution; landlords.
As a tiny landlord, I love veterans as tenants but not via the kaleidoscope of regulatory incompetence that goes with Section 8 vouchers. Ask any landlord who has had Section 8 tenants and they will tell you the real problem is the government.
But then that would require wanting to really solve the problem.
Craig A. Nelson
Solana Beach
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The Lexington County Sheriff's Department says they are investigating a potential threat made at Chapin High School on Monday.
Martin Lewis revealed how to save £300 on your energy bill on Good Morning Britain today.
The Money Saving Expert told presenters that energy price hikes are set to hit Britons.
In a warning the 46-year-old told viewers: “If you are one of 57 per cent of UK homes who are on a Big 6 standard tariff, be warned your price is going up right now.
“For many people £100 a month is now an average bill for typical usage.”
Have your energy prices gone up?
During the early morning hours of Jan. 15, 2016, Lubbock police responded to a stabbing at a bar on Broadway to find 20-year-old Zachary Kafer stabbed numerous times - wounds he would succumb to shortly after being taken to a Lubbock hospital. Eight is the second-fewest homicides in Lubbock in five years, with 2013 seeing the city's lowest number in recent memory: five.
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RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Police in Richmond have launched a death investigation after a body was found in the city’s southside on Monday.
Police tell 8News they found the body of a deceased individual after responding to reports of a person down at around 3 p.m. in the 2500 block of Wright Avenue, near Jeff Davis Highway.
A cause of death has not been released, and police did not indicate whether or not they suspected foul play.
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STEELTON, Pa. (WHTM) – Steelton police are fielding tips from the public as they seek the identity of two suspects in a criminal mischief case at a laundromat.
The suspects, a man and a woman, may be responsible for damage to property at Duke’s Laundromat.
The male suspect is described by police as having a sleeve of tattoos on his right arm with additional tattoos on his legs and left arm.
Tips that lead to an arrest could result in a $2,000 reward.
Anyone able to identify the suspects or provide other tips is asked to call Steelton police at 717-558-6900 or submit a tip online.
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The employees of Municipal Committee have been protesting for the last two months against the Chairman of Taluka Lakhi, District Shikarpur, for the release of their salaries. The people have bills to pay and mouths to feed.
They are being deprived of their hard earned money and the authorities have allowed them to be treated like slaves. It is high time that the Sindh Chief Minister and Chief Secretary look into this matter and take action, which is their duty.
ZAMIR AHMED MEMON
Shikarpur
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The NSA believes the North Korean government was involved in the creation of the WannaCry ransomware, The Washington Post reported.
Citing an internal NSA report, the Post said intelligence officials based their conclusion on an analysis of tactics, techniques, and targets which point with “moderate confidence” to the Reconnaissance General Bureau – North Korea’s spy agency.
They believe WannaCry was an attempt to raise money for Kim Jong-un’s regime.
However, there was a flaw in the plan – the $140,000 in bitcoin the attack made was easy to track. No exchange will touch the tokens, preventing the perpetrators from converting them to cash, stated the report.
The Washington Post reported that the NSA declined to comment on the story.
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* Appointed Chum Darvall as deputy chairman to take effect 5 April 2017
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Uber’s vice president of global vehicle programmes, Sherif Marakby, has resigned from the company, Automotive News reported.
Marakby was head-hunted from Ford, where he had a 25-year career, to launch Uber’s self-driving cab programme.
Uber said his resignation was not related to the lawsuit which Google’s Waymo self-driving car division has brought against Uber for the alleged theft of 14,000 technical documents.
Uber has seen several top executives leave the company recently, including its head of communications Rachel Whetstone, president Jeff Jones, head of AI Labs Gary Marcus, and VP of growth Ed Baker.
Miami-Dade County Judge William Altfield on Monday ordered former University of Miami medical student Alex Zhang to permanently stay away from two female victims whose photos were posted to sex fetish websites. David Ovalle Miami Herald
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Ryan of the hit Youtube show Ryan’s Toy Reviews recently made it onto the Forbes list for the highest earning Youtube accounts, tying for eight place. The 6-year-old host of the family run Youtube account managed to pull in $11 million in revenue this year alone.
The channel started back in 2015, when a then 4-year-old Ryan, a fan of toy reviews, asked his parents why he couldn’t also review toys. The videos started slow but once things got going, Ryan’s channel quickly became one of the biggest Youtube accounts.
Ryan currently has 10 million subscribers, with one video boasting over 800 million views. This translates to roughly $1 million in advertising revenue a month!
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ANC's Bongo Nombiba was on Wednesday released on R2,000 bail in the Port Elizabeth Commercial Crimes Court.
CAPE TOWN – An African National Congress (ANC) ward councillor in Nelson Mandela Bay has been granted bail as he prepares to appeal his conviction and sentence for fraud and money laundering.
Bongo Nombiba was on Wednesday released on R2,000 bail in the Port Elizabeth Commercial Crimes Court.
He was convicted earlier this year.
The Hawks apprehended him in 2016 for defrauding the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality out of R20,000 that was meant for a township-based NGO which cares for the elderly and cleans schools in the community.
The National Prosecuting Authority's Tshepho Ndwalaza said: “We have allowed that [bail] to happen. We believe that his sentence was too harsh and I think his defence is going to work on that.”
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CHALOTTESVILLE, Va. — Charlottesville Police Chief Al Thomas is speaking to the media regarding the violence in the city over the weekend.
One woman lost her life and several others were injured when tensions escalated between white nationalists and counterprotesters.
Authorities say 32-year-old Heather Heyer died after a 20-year-old Ohio man plowed a car through a group of people.
Presidents Trump spoke out against several of the groups participating in the weekend rally during a Monday afternoon press conference.
“Racism is evil — and those who cause violence in its name are criminals and thugs, including KKK, neo-Nazis, white supremacists, and other hate groups are repugnant to everything we hold dear as Americans,” Trump said
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A practicing Muslim, Matewere joined the Malawi Police Service on November 6, 2002. He was first posted to Namadzi police station and later on to …
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Melvin is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the 49ers with hamstring and ankle injuries.
Melvin wasn't able to complete a full practice during the week, so he'll head into the weekend with his status on uncertain ground. The cornerback's potential absence would be cushioned a bit by the recent return of Vontae Davis, but the Colts are still hopeful Melvin will be able to gut it out once Sunday arrives. Melvin has accrued 19 tackles to go with two interceptions and seven passes defensed through the Colts' first four contests.
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Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown apologized Friday for his sideline outburst in Week 4 against the Baltimore Ravens where he threw a Gatorade bucket.
Brown told reporters he doesn't want to take away from the team's accomplishments with his actions: "You've got to do a better job of controlling emotions. I don't want to wake up and turn on the TV and you guys are talking about me throwing a tantrum. We should be talking about Ben [Roethlisberger] and a lot of guys who had a great game, the Steelers winning a big game."
This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.
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Valmont Industries traded down 1.19% during trading on Thursday, reaching $140.90. 114,229 shares of the company traded hands.
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Jeffrey Scott Leland, 56, of Vineyard Haven, died unexpectedly on Sunday morning, May 27, 2018, at home.
He is survived by his wife, Colleen (McLaughlin) Leland; his daughters, Megan S. Giordano and Emma Leland; his granddaughter, Demi Giordano; his father, Leslie H. Leland, and stepmother, Sue Leland; his mother, Donna R. (Whiting) Tankard, and stepfather, Robert Tankard; his brothers, Greg and Wayne Leland; and his sisters, Rachel Diaz and Nicole Croak.
A celebration of his life will be held at a later date to be announced.
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Cardinal John Njue of the Catholic church has urged youth in the country to stop allowing politicians to use them for their own political gain. Speaking
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Ready to go to jail, says Maryam Nawaz
LONDON: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PMLN) leader and daughter of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, Maryam Nawaz has categorically stated that she was ready to go to jail, however they never boycott elections 2018.
Talking to media in London, Maryam said PML-N would fight till the last ball.
Maryam’s comments came a day after the accountability court reserved its verdict in Avenfield reference case against Sharif family. The judgement in the case would be announced on July 6.
She said she is ready to go to jail if any unfavourable verdict is announced in the Avenfield corruption reference.
The way trial was conducted it is clear to everyone, Maryam said and added that despite appearing around 100 times, we would return to Pakistan. “InshaAllah finally the PMLN will emerge victorious.”
Commenting about health of Begum Kulsoom Nawaz, Maryam said she had undergone a surgery Tuesday and hoped that her mother would soon be conscious.
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Zelmo Beaty, a combined five-time NBA and ABA All-Star and a member of the ABA’s All-Time Team, died Saturday at the age of 73. Beaty averaged 17.1...
We’re also learning about The Eastern Shore Corvette Club. It’s so much more than getting together and having a good time. We’ll hear how the club strives to give back. The Eastern Shore Corvette Club’s 21st Annual Car Show takes place this weekend. It’s on Saturday, June 2 from 9 a.m. to Noon at the Redmen Lodge #149.
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FORT SMITH (KFSM) — Country rock group Blackberry Smoke will bring their “Find a Light Tour” to Temple Live in Fort Smith Thursday (April 26).
Tickets range from $22.50 to $37.50.
Doors will open at 7 p.m. and the show will begin at 8 p.m.
Blackberry Smoke is a country rock band from Atlanta, Georgia. They have performed as the supporting act for several artist, including Zac Brown Band, Eric Church, ZZ Top and Lynyrd Skynyrd. The band currently has the #1 selling country album.
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ONE of Malaysia's leading opposition leaders Wan Azizah Wan Ismail has denied that there is a rift in the Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR), saying that there is only one camp in the party - hers.
The PKR president said that any speculation
A city council in the Maryland suburbs of Washington has voted to become a "sanctuary city."
Media outlets report that the Hyattsville City Council voted 8-2 on Monday night to adopt an ordinance that bars local officials from enforcing federal immigration laws. The vote comes after President Donald Trump signed an executive order in January warning that sanctuary jurisdictions will lose federal grants.
Under the ordinance, city officials cannot ask about anyone's immigration status or discriminate against anyone on the basis of that status. City officials are also barred from using city resources "to support federal civil immigration enforcement operations or activities."
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The father in the family whose mother and four children died in a fire in Jerusalem yesterday has refused to allow operation on the bodies to provide insight into the circumstances of the incident.
Police note that a funeral is not likely to take place until the bodies are investigated.
Police assess that the mother murdered her four daughters, apparently by strangling, before lighting the fire.
The President’s Police Medal for Gallantry was awarded to Additional DCP (retired) S.K. Giri. Photo: PTI
New Delhi: Twenty one Delhi Police personnel, including six women officers, have been awarded the President’s police medals for exemplary services on the occasion of Independence Day.
The President’s Police Medal for Gallantry was awarded to Additional DCP (retired) S.K. Giri.
The President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service was awarded to Joint Commissioner of Police (Operations) Robin Hibu and ACP Suresh Chand Tyagi.
Among the 24 recipients of Police Medal for Meritorious Service is Special Cell DCP P.S. Kushwah, who was instrumental in some high-profile arrests, including that of Mumbai-based don Ashwini Naik.
In 2003, as an ACP, Kushwah had unearthed a conspiracy by Lashkar-e-Taiba to execute a blast near India Gate.
Also, in the same year, he apprehended Jafar Umar, linked to terrorist outfit Hizbul Mujahideen. Umar was later convicted by a trial court.
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Hundreds of vehicles are sold at an auction in Saudi Arabia to settle the debt of billionaire Maan al-Sanea and his company, one of the kingdom's longest-running debt disputes.
INDIANAPOLIS -- After Mariah Carey's awkward New Year's Eve performance, even the Indiana Pacers made fun of her.
During one of the breaks during Sunday's game against the Orlando Magic, the Pacers showed off their "Lip Sync Cam" with Carey's "Emotions."
The @Pacers and @SportsVanessa just did the Mariah Carey Lip Sync cam and our whole section is 😂😂😂 #PacersGameNight #MariahCarey pic.twitter.com/0pBg4DPYQZ — Jimmy Larrabee (@JBuzz715) January 2, 2017
Pacers emcee Vanessa Richardson said on twitter that it was "totally last minute and ended up being one of the funniest things we've ever done."
This was totally last minute and ended up being one of the funniest things we've done. #PacersGameNight #MariahCam https://t.co/t74XUPgpCZ — Vanessa Richardson (@SportsVanessa) January 2, 2017
After the New Year's Eve performance, Carey said she couldn't hear the music, and couldn't sing along.
With the help of the Mariah Carey fans in the audience, the Pacers beat the Magic, 117-104.
Vicki Croke (@TheWildLifeWBUR), host of WBUR's The Wild Life blog, joins Here & Now’s Peter O’Dowd to discuss the significance of China’s announcement on Friday that it will shut down its ivory market — the world’s largest — by the end of this year.
Some 770,000 motorists left Greek cities for the countryside this Easter, according to data from the toll gates at Afidnes and Elefsina.
Vacationers continued to return home on Tuesday after some 95,000 returned on Easter Sunday and another 140,000 on Easter Monday.
Last Easter, some 753,000 motorists abandoned major cities for their vacations.
CINCINNATI -- The Cincinnati chapter of the Pro Football Writers of American picked A.J. Green as the Bengals' 2016 most valuable player and Dre Kirkpatrick as winner of the annual "Good Guy" award, the Bengals announced Monday.
While Green played in just nine games due to injuries, he averaged 96.4 yards per game, the best stretch of his career. Green also made four touchdowns before an injury ended his season.
Green's selection was unanimous, according to the announcement.
The group named Kirkpatrick as the annual "Good Guy" because of his "professionalism and cooperation with media and [for] understanding the media's role in covering the team."
SWAT team called to incident in Rogers Park
A SWAT team was called Monday night to Rogers Park | Tyler LaRiviere/Sun-Times
SWAT teams were called to an incident Monday night in the Rogers Park neighborhood on the North Side .
Officers and SWAT personnel responded about 9:45 p.m. to the 6800 block of North Sheridan, Chicago Police said.
No injuries have been reported, police said.
Buses were rerouted around the area of Sheridan Avenue and Pratt Boulevard by 11:30, according to the Chicago Transit Authority.
Sheridan Avenue and Pratt Boulevard were still closed to traffic around 12:20 a.m.
1. Florida is a globally famous U.S. destination, and it also has the fourth-largest U.S. state economy.
2. Florida’s economy is quite a bit smaller than California’s, just below $1 trillion in 2016 ($947 billion).
3. Partly on the strength of its 21 million people, Florida accounts for 5% of the U.S. economy.
4. Fourteen countries around the world beyond the United States itself have economies that are larger than Florida’s.
5. China, Japan, Germany, UK, France, India, Italy, Brazil, Canada, Korea, Australia, Russia, Spain and Mexico all have larger economies than Florida.
6. Of those countries, Mexico’s economy is the closest in size to Florida’s, at $1.14 trillion with a population of 124 million – over 100 million more people than in Florida.
Sources: The Globalist Research Center, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. Census Bureau, World Bank
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A car has overturned in a crash in downtown San Diego Wednesday evening, confirmed police.
It happened at about 8:20 p.m. on 1st Street and Ash Street.
One person appears to have suffered minor injuries, according to San Diego police. The crash is blocking off some streets in the area.
No further information was immediately available.
More than 1000 homes in Victoria's south west are still without power, as authorities battle to replaces lines and poles destroyed in the fire storm.
Al Qaida-linked militants in Syria have downed a Russian fighter jet and killed its pilot after he ejected from the plane.
The pilot, who landed on the ground in the embattled north-western province of Idlib, resisted being captured and fired at the militants who then shot and killed him, according to one of the militants and Syrian monitors.
The Russian defence ministry confirmed the downing of the Su-25 and said the pilot was killed in fighting with "terrorists".
A report on the ministry's Zvezda TV said preliminary information indicated the plane was shot by a portable ground-to-air missile in an area under the control of al Qaida's branch in Syria.
The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the plane was downed on Saturday afternoon near the rebel-held town of Saraqeb, which Syrian troops have been trying to take under the cover of Russian air strikes.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida’s governor has ordered a statue of a Confederate general at the U.S. Capitol to be removed and replaced with one of an African-American woman.
Gov. Rick Scott signed the bill (SB 472) making that step official Monday.
The bill removes a statue of Confederate Gen. Edmund Kirby Smith and replaces it with a statue of Mary McLeod Bethune. She founded a school that would eventually become historically black Bethune-Cookman University in Daytona Beach, Florida.
Bethune’s statue would be the first African-American woman in Statuary Hall.
Congress allows each state two statues in Statuary Hall. Florida’s other one is of John Gorrie, whose inventions led to modern-day air conditioning.
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) — A Wilmington man charged with kidnapping, rape and armed robbery is in the New Hanover County Detention Center.
Titus Lee, a 19-year-old validated gang member, was arrested in Philadelphia on Dec. 7.
He has been charged with two counts of kidnapping, two counts of first-degree rape, robbery with a dangerous weapon and first-degree burglary. He was booked under a $5 million bond.
According to police, Lee went into an apartment on Litchfield Way on Nov. 22 and violently assaulted a male and female college student. He then he forced them into their car and made them drive around.
Police said the man made the college students pick up a woman on Market Street and then drive to an ATM, withdraw cash and return to their home, where the female college student was sexually assaulted.
The man robbed the apartment before leaving, officials said.
The month of July has barely begun, but it’s already been a hectic one for the Los Angeles Lakers. The Purple and Gold’s successful courtship of LeBron James in NBA free agency changes everything for the league’s marquee franchise, from team-wide expectations to roles for the likes of Lonzo Ball.
Eric Pincus and Josh Martin considered the many ripple effects of LeBron’s arrival on basketball in L.A. during the latest edition of “Hollywood Hoops.”
The co-hosts also consider the Lakers’ other free-agent signings—from Rajon Rondo and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope to Lance Stephenson and JaVale McGee—and how the team is positioned to make moves going forward.
Police believe the package explosions in Texas is the work of a serial bomber following a fourth attack which injured two people. Officers have fielded close to 700 calls in relation to suspicious packages in Austin, as neighbourhoods remain on high alert until the cause is determined.
Carter scored a power-play goal in regulation and bagged the winner in overtime in a 4-3 win over Minnesota on Monday.
Carter's now up to eight goals in just 18 games with five assists to go with them. Clearly, he's showing no rust after the ankle injury, and without the toll of a full season on the rest of his body, there's a good chance he keeps this up as the Kings make their playoff push.
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Highly regarded defensive lineman Taurean Carter has announced his top five schools, and Arkansas is one of them.
Carter (6-3, 263 pounds) of Mansfield Legacy High School in Mansfield, Texas, has narrowed his list of schools to Arkansas, Texas, TCU, Michigan State and Texas Tech.
He, along with teammate and defensive tackle Enoch Jackson Jr., visited Fayetteville on Feb. 24. Teammate and safety Jalen Catalon plans to visit the Razorbacks on July 27.
Carter recorded 63 tackles, 14 tackles for loss, 7 sacks, a quarterback hurry and a forced fumble as a junior.
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GUELPH, Ont. — Canadian Solar Inc. of Guelph, Ont., has received a non-binding takeover offer from its chairman, Shawn (Xiaohua) Qu, who is also the company’s CEO and president.
Qu is tentatively offering US$18.47 in cash for each share not already owned by him and his wife.
That’s about seven per cent above Friday’s closing price of US$17.25 on Nasdaq, when Canadian Solar was worth about US$1 billion.
Founded in 2001, Canadian Solar is one of the world’s largest solar power equipment manufacturers and solar utility developers.
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Davis Love III, pictured signing an autograph during a practice round at the 2017 RBC Heritage in Hilton Head Island last April, is scheduled to return to the Hootie & the Blowfish Monday After the Masters Celebrity Pro-Am next month. Jay Karr jkarr@islandpacket.com
DAKAR, May 30 (Reuters) - International mining companies operating in Democratic Republic of Congo will resort to legal action if their concerns over a new mining code signed into law in March are not addressed, they said in a letter to the mines minister seen by Reuters.
In the letter dated May 28, the companies, including Glencore and Randgold, wrote to Mines Minister Martin Kabweulu that they had not received a response to 13 separate official correspondances to the government about the code.
Kabwelulu could not be immediately reached for comment. (Reporting By Aaron Ross Editing by Tim Cocks)
As Longford has been hit by snowfall and grippred by freezing temperatures, here is some footage recorded by a RTÉ reporter Cian McCormack as he crunches through the icy Ballymahon footpaths yesterday evening.
The latest from Met Éireann is that severe frost will linger in many parts of the country today with temperatures only reaching 3 or 4 °C in cold northerly winds.
Otherwise a cold, bright day with mixed wintry showers across Connacht, Ulster and west Munster but mainly dry elsewhere.
Severe frost will linger in many parts of the country today with temperatures only reaching 3 or 4 °C in cold northerly winds. Otherwise a cold, bright day with mixed wintry showers across Connacht, Ulster and west Munster but mainly dry elsewhere. — Met Éireann (@MetEireann) December 11, 2017
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The history of the original Fringe Festival goesback to 1947 when eight theater companies, after being passed up for inclusionin the Edinburgh International Festival, decided to perform anyway on theliteral fringe of the larger festival. Since then, artistically inclined citieshave thrown Fringe Festivals as a way to showcase local talent. Milwaukee threwits first fringe festival last year and will reprise the event this weekendwith its second city-wide celebration of art, music and dance. This year willfeature more than 25 performances by amateur and professional artists inpoetry, music composition, theater, jazz and hip-hop dancing, classical andcontemporary ballet, comedy, puppetry and more. (Also Sunday, Aug. 27.)
SANTA FE SPRINGS, Calif. — Phillips Connect Technologies (PCT) has named Kent Crymes its new business development manager.
In this new position, Crymes will be in charge of advancing PCT’s smart trailer technology, TrailerNet. He first joined Phillips Industries in 2012 as a territory sales manager and was promoted in 2015 to OEM/OES sales manager for the trailer segment.
“Kent’s new position with the Phillips Connect Technologies organization reflects his clear understanding of the advantages of future trailer technology and how TrailerNet will fundamentally improve fleet operations. Kent has developed key relationships with Phillips’ core OEM and fleet customers and is highly respected internally. We’re very excited to have him on board with PCT,” said Bill Ellis, managing director of PCT.
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Think back to your college days and you can probably name at least one band that got together in its members' dorm rooms and played a couple of sweaty late nights at the local campus dive bar, but didn't make it past graduation. If that's the college-bar-band rule, Arkells is the exception. The band formed more than a decade ago in the dorms at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, and last week it returned to that same city to headline its first sold-out arena show. It was a full-circle moment for a band that's earned its fans one bead of sweat at a time.
Arkells' fourth full-length album, Morning Report, features the sunny pop-rock spirit that it uses to turn every rock show into a dance party. It also features some real-life stories from the band members' friends, family and flames — including Drake's dad, Dennis Graham. Hear the stories and shake out your troubles in a session with this Canadian barrel of fun.
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Check out the fastest game on grass and local adoptable dogs. It is a fundraiser for both charities based here in Milwaukee. A Sunday funday where sports meets saving dogs. Raffles/auctions and best legs competition.
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LONDON, OCTOBER 7, ARMENPRESS. Non-ferrous and minor metals prices for 6 october:
“Armenpress” reports the price of aluminum down by 0.05% to $2146.00, copper price up by 2.08% to $6690.00, lead price down by 0.35% to $2548.00, nickel price down by 0.28% to $10580.00, tin price down by 0.24% to $20925.00, zinc price down by 0.64% to $3275.00, molybdenum price stood at $16000.00, cobalt price up by 0.43% to $59000.00.
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Local author Jim Remsen gave a talk to a full house at The Gathering Place. He discussed his book “Embattled Freedom” and the Underground Railroad that went through the community.
The Colorado Mammoth lost 13-10 to the Saskatchewan Rush in National Lacrosse League (NLL) action at the Pepsi Center.
The Rush rallied twice and snapped a tie late in the fourth quarter to pick up the win on Friday in Denver, Colo.
READ MORE: Saskatchewan Rush edge Calgary Roughnecks 13-12 in OT
Saskatchewan’s offence was propelled by Robert Church, who had three goals and three assists, and Ryan Keenan with an assist and a career-high four goals.
Stephen Keogh recorded three goals and three assists for Colorado.
Mammoth goalie Dillon Ward made 32 saves in the loss. Evan Kirk stopped 39 out of 49 shots for the Rush.
READ MORE: Bandits come back to hand Rush 1st loss of season
Saskatchewan has two road wins against the Mammoth (4-2) this regular season. The two teams will meet a third time on Apr. 7 in Saskatoon.
The Rush (6-1) also maintain their lead atop the NLL’s West Division.
Saskatchewan will play the Vancouver Stealth (1-6) on Saturday at SaskTel Centre.
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I'm sure you know this by now but just to confirm - OLED TVs are bloody lovely.
And this year there are going to be more of them than ever, what with Sony, Panasonic and Philips joining LG in the OLED arena.
LG's not taking this new competition lightly, though, and has announced no less than five different OLED models for 2017.
So what's the difference? And which one's right for you? You'll find all of the details below, and while LG hasn't yet announced prices, we'll update this feature with them as soon as they're available. You'll also find links to detailed hands-ons and reviews for those TVs that we've looked at more closely.
And a quick heads-up to save us all a lot of time: other than size, the OLED panels and image processing are the same no matter which of LG's 2017 OLEDs you choose so - in theory at least - the picture should be identical. That means you can decide which to buy based purely on the design, sound and, of course, price.
All the details are but a scroll away.
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Illinois Speaker of the House Michael Madigan, D-Chicago, was re-elected chairman of the state's Democrats on Monday. Seth Perlman AP
Chocolate-Covered February started on Saturday with chocolate.
A lot of chocolate.
Hershey's Chocolate World in Derry Township unveiled a 6-foot, 200-pound statue of Hershey founder Milton S. Hershey. The sculpture took about a month to create and will be on display for the next month.
It was created by Jim Victor and Marie Pelton, the same pair who create the annual butter sculpture at the Pennsylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg.
Last year, the chocolate sculpture was of the giant Hershey bar mascot.
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The Samsung Galaxy Note 9's stylus will be ready for action.
An FCC filing on Tuesday confirmed that the S Pen will add Bluetooth support, creating the potential of vastly expanding the accessory's functions and of distinguishing the Note 9 from rival Apple iPhones. Droid Life first reported the FCC filing and matched up the S Pen and Note 9 model numbers.
Like its predecessors, the Galaxy Note 9 -- set for unveiling August 9 -- will use the S Pen. Up to now, Note devices have used the stylus primarily for writing, drawing and navigating menus. With Bluetooth support, though, the S Pen could become a type of remote control.
Ice Universe, a leaker, tweeted over the weekend a prediction that the S Pen would add Bluetooth support and thus could be used for controlling music or self-timers. Picture taking is another possibility.
A Samsung representative didn't immediately respond to a request for comment.
NFL players must stand during the National Anthem this season, team owners decided Wednesday, a reaction to fierce backlash against some who took a knee in symbolic opposition to the systemic oppression of people of color.
Viacom President and Chief Executive Robert Bakish has been a director of Avid Technology since October 2009.
At the time, Bakish was president of Viacom’s (ticker: VIAb) MTV Networks International division. The day of his appointment to Avid’s (AVID) board, the company’s shares closed at $14.84. Eight years and two CEOs later, they closed...
Three people have been taken to hospital after a serious crash on Dublin's South Quays.
A Garda car was one of four vehicles involved in the collision.
In a statement Gardaí said they were “investigating a serious four car collision on Wellington Quay."
A damaged taxi at the scene of a four vehicle crash on Dublin’s South Quays, 24-04-2018. Image: Sam Boal/RollingNews
The crash happened just after 2pm this afternoon.
A large section of the south quays were closed to traffic for a time however, they have now fully reopened.
The road closure led to the temporary lifting of traffic restrictions around College Green, however road users were advised to avoid the area.
Subway in Azerbaijan halts operation after blackout
BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — The subway in Azerbaijan's capital has suspended service in the wake of a massive blackout in the Caspian Sea nation.
The authorities said the Baku subway will be closed for the entire day Wednesday due to unstable power supply. City officials provided extra buses to help commuters.
The power outage hit the ex-Soviet nation early Tuesday when a transformer at one of the nation's power plants caught fire. It was the worst blackout in Azerbaijan since the 1991 Soviet collapse, and energy workers were struggling for a second day to restore supply.
President Ilham Aliyev has set up a government commission to investigate the reasons behind the blackout.
Humboldt Park shooting wounds 2
A Tuesday afternoon shooting wounded two men in the Humboldt Park neighborhood on the West Side.
The shooting happened about 2:30 p.m. in the 1000 block of North Avers, according to Chicago Police.
An 18-year-old man was shot in the back and a 43-year-old man suffered a graze wound to his nose, police said. Both were taken to Mount Sinai Hospital for treatment, where the younger man was in fair condition and the older man was listed in good condition.
Blackpool’s Daryl Peach helped England B to make comfortable progress in the 12BET World Cup of Pool in east London.
The 45-year-old joined forces with Imran Majid to hammer the Indonesia pair of Irsal Nasution and Muhammad Simanjuntak 7-0 in the most convincing display of the first round so far at York Hall, Bethnal Green.
Peach, the Yorkshire-born Blackpool resident and former world nine-ball champion, was a finalist last year partnering Mark Gray.
He said of new partner Majid: “We gelled brilliantly. We are looking forward to the Scotland match. It will be the same attitude, head on and do what we do.”
Peach and Majid are flying the flag after England A (Gray and Darren Appleton) lost to India in the first round. The B pair face Scotland’s Jayson Shaw and Pat Hotlz in round two tomorrow night.
The six-day tournament is contested by 32 international pairings and is being televised on Sky Sports.
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GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Twins delivered 10 minutes apart at an Arizona hospital over the New Year’s weekend have different birth years.
Phoenix TV station KNXV-TV reports (http://bit.ly/2i0Ib1q) that parents Holly and Brandon Shay welcomed their first son, Sawyer, into the world at 11:51 p.m. Saturday at Banner Hospital.
Their second son, Everett, arrived one minute after midnight on Sunday.
The father joked that Sawyer will tease his brother about being the older sibling.
The same thing happened over the weekend in San Diego.
Twin girls born at Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns were delivered at 11:56 p.m. Saturday and at midnight on Sunday.
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Chef, Jamie Oliver is doing what he can and donating to the families affected by the fire in London, England yesterday that has killed at least 12 people yesterday. Just hours after the fire happened at the Grenfell Tower high-rise, Jamie opened the doors at his restaurant called Jamie’s Italian which is just a mile from the apartment building.
He wrote on an Instagram post
“To any of the 100’s of FAMILIES effected (sic) by this terrible fire at Grenfell Tower Notting hill today, You are all welcome to come hang out in my restaurant and be fed and watered…Food and drink free of charge so just go and speak to my manager Juan and we will sort you out and give you some love…this is for victims of the fire our thoughts, love and prayers are with you all.”
U-Virginia president will advise Michigan State trustees
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The president of the University of Virginia will help Michigan State University as it picks a new leader.
Michigan State says Teresa Sullivan will serve as an adviser to the school's trustees as they begin a search. John Engler has been interim president since Lou Anna Simon quit in January.
Board chairman Brian Breslin says Sullivan, a Michigan State graduate, will provide "insight and advice." Sullivan says she welcomes the opportunity. She has long planned to leave her job at Virginia in summer.
Simon led Michigan State for 13 years. She quit while under intense criticism for the school's handling of the Larry Nassar sexual assault scandal.
TOKYO, April 12 Saudi Aramco will supply full contract volumes of crude oil to at least three Asian buyers in May, steady compared to April, industry sources with knowledge of the matter said.
Despite commitments to cut production in an OPEC deal, Saudi Aramco has kept its supplies to the majority of Asian buyers at contracted volumes, reflecting its strategy of maintaining market share in the fastest-growing market, said the sources, who declined to be identified due to a sensitivity of the matter.
However, the oil kingpin has requested that buyers refrain from using the so-called plus tolerance to buy additional volumes on top of contracted volumes, they said. (Reporting by Osamu Tsukimori; Editing by Paul Tait)
WWE announced on Tuesday morning that Jimmy Uso would take on Erick Rowan in a singles match as well as Charlotte Flair and Carmella signing the contract for their SmackDown Women’s Title rematch at WWE Backlash.
WWE is in Louisville, KY at the KFC Yum Center for tonight’s episode of SmackDown Live.
Axel Springer SE announced the company is in exclusive discussions with Television Francaise 1 S.A. about the potential sale of its indirect 78.43% stake in aufeminin S.A.
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Shah Rukh Khan starrer Raees is all set to release this month. The film’s trailer has already impressed everyone with its commercial nature. After the sizzling ‘Laila‘ song, the makers are now releasing new posters of the film.
This 2nd new poster of the film features Shah Rukh in a deadly look. The actor plays the character of Miyanbhai, an illegal liquor seller in Gujarat.
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Directed by Rahul Dholakia, the film is all set to hit the theaters on 25th January, 2017. The film also stars, Mahira Khan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui in key roles.
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Members of the Distinguished Gentlemen's Club of the St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office recently joined their mentors and the Rev. Steve Allen for a GameTruck night at Destiny Christian Center in LaPlace. Officers Keith Duronslet, Ed Greene, Daniel Reed, Graylin Burl, Kendall Harris, Stacey Millet and Michelle Piearson played video games with the young men and got better acquainted. Applications for the 2018-19 Distinguished Gentlemen's Club are now being accepted from young men in grades eight through 12. For an application, call Vernon Bailey Jr. at (985) 359-8775 or Steven Faucheux at (985) 359-8723.
Feder: Suburban staffers protest stalled contract talks with tronc
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Editorial employees at the Pioneer Press suburban newspapers, the Lake County News-Sun and the Northwest Indiana Post-Tribune, who've been without a contract since last December, are turning up the heat on owner tronc, Robert Feder writes. In a letter to advertisers, the 25 journalists represented by Chicago News Guild said their pay rates are the same as they were eight years ago. For the full report, go to robertfeder.com.
EPB also boasts an app that will let customers see real-time information about outages, report them and monitor restoration efforts. and encourages its customers to stay alert.
I’ve never been much of a gamer in my adult life. I spent too much time traveling, so a desktop console is a waste of money, and mobile games have never been my thing. I have an iPad full of them, with most of these being the retro games I left behind in my teens, but the lack of hardware controls has made me forget them over time.
At first I tried to solve this with solutions like the Moga, which I would still depend on if their software wasn’t hit or miss depending on the game. Then I tried the Nintendo Classic, which I loved for about a two weeks, until the limit of 30 games got to me.
It wasn’t until Nintendo announced the Switch that the gamer spark I left in my teens woke up again. Like seriously? A desktop console that can also be portable? It was my first impulsive buy in years,.. And since we’re mostly about mobile technology, a good reason to expand our roots a little further.
Watch our impressions of the Nintendo Switch after the first month.
The annual Congressional Baseball Gamebetween Democrats and Republicans will go ondespite Wednesday's shooting at a GOP practice for the event, which left six injured.But there's a growing call for Thursday's game to be played a little differently this yea..
BRUSSELS Brussels prosecutors are investigating a deal between Belgian company Semlex and the Democratic Republic of Congo to supply biometric passports, a spokesman for the prosecutors' office said on Thursday.
He said the investigation had started in early 2017 but declined to give any further details.
A Reuters special report last week showed that $60 of the price of every $185 DRC passport is channelled to a company registered in the United Arab Emirates, believed to be owned by a close relative of DRC President Joseph Kabila.
Brussels-based Semlex, which has become a leader in providing identity and travel documents for African nations over the past 20 years, was not immediately available for comment.
(Reporting by Robert-Jan Bartunek; Editing by Louise Ireland)
KABUL: Mohammad Ashraf Ghani, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan had nominated Wais Ahmad Barmak as the minister of interior and introduced to the Wolesi Jirga for vote of confidence, and Taj Mohammad Jahid as the presidential advisor on security affairs, according to the decrees of the president issued in a statement Sunday.
State minister on the parliamentary affairs has to introduce the nominee minister of interior to the house of people for vote of confidence, said the agency.
Image copyright Google Image caption The attack took place close to the junction of Armadale Street and Roselea Drive
A 24-year-old man has been seriously assaulted in the east end of Glasgow.
The attack took place at about 03:55 on Sunday in the area of Armadale Street and Roselea Drive.
The victim was treated for stab wounds at Glasgow Royal Infirmary after being taken there by ambulance. He was later discharged from hospital.
Two men are thought to have been involved in the attack, both of them in their early 20s. Police have issued an appeal for witnesses.
Det Con Craig Stewart said: "I would appeal to anyone who was in the area of Armadale Street and Roselea Drive in the early hours of Sunday morning and may have noticed a disturbance or anything at all suspicious to please get in touch."
Anyone who would rather not speak to the police directly can pass information through the Crimestoppers charity.
By JIM McCONVILLE
The Journal
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. –Too much sleep is one medical complaint that doctors don’t hear too often.
Actually, the most frequent patient sleep complaint fielded by doctors is not getting enough of it, something that now affects an estimated 29.4 million men and women in the U.S., according to the American Medical Association.
And that figure may be just the tip of the iceberg, according to one local sleep expert. “There’s 30 million (people) that are diagnosed with sleep disorders,”said Dr. Robert Bowen, medical director, WVU Medicine Center for Sleep Medicine. He said that number is probably less than half of those who are actually suffering from a sleep disorder but aren’t diagnosed.
ROY, Utah — Police in Roy have issued a missing and endangered advisory for an 87-year-old man last seen Wednesday morning in Roy.
Police say Ivan Ward Courtney, 87, suffers from dementia and they are concerned about his well-being.
The man is pictured above and stands 5-feet, 8-inches tall and weighs 160 pounds. He has gray hair and blue eyes. He was last seen wearing a maroon plaid button up shirt and Levis.
The man was driving a 1997 Nissan pickup truck with Utah license plate 633KKR. The vehicle has military and police stickers on the windows.
Courtney left to go to an auto parts store in Roy Wednesday around 10:30 a.m. and has not been seen since.
Anyone who sees the man is asked to call Roy PD. Non-emergency dispatch can be reached at 801-629-8221.
NBC makes "Saturday Night Live" live this week everywhere across the continental United States — including here in Utah.
KSL-Ch. 5 will air it on Saturday at 9:30 p.m. — an hour earlier than usual.
There's no change in the Eastern and Central Time Zones, where stations have always aired "SNL" live at 11:30 p.m./10:30 p.m.
But here in the Mountain Time Zone and on the West Coast, the show has always aired tape-delayed. Not so tonight.
(There will be a bit of a delay, as always, so the censor can hit the mute button if necessary.)
KSL deserves a pat on the back for agreeing to this. It will, of course, mess with the station's late newscast. Ch. 5 will air its local news at 9 p.m. on Saturday, an hour earlier than usual.
CAIRO — Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered more than 1,000 statues and 10 sarcophagi in an ancient noble's tomb on the west bank of the Nile River in Luxor.
The Antiquities Ministry said Tuesday that the tomb was built for a judge during the New Kingdom period, from roughly 1,500 to 1,000 B.C.
The tomb comprised an open courtyard leading to two halls, one containing four ancient coffins and the other including a chamber that houses six. The head of archaeological mission, Mostafa el-Waziri, says another chamber was found containing the statues, which depict kings from different dynasties.
Ghana players in England will be playing with cautious on Monday as any long-term can wreck their Africa Cup of Nations plans.
As many as four players bound for Gabon for the tournament will be in action in the Premier League and Championship.
Andre Ayew will be involved in West Ham United's clash at the Olympic Stadium in London against in-form Manchester United.
His younger brother Jordan will be relied upon when Aston Villa travel to Cardiff City in the Championship.
Christian Atsu is set to start for Newcastle United who play Blackburn Rovers on the road.
Barnsley's Andy Yiadom, who is tipped to be named Ghana's squad, will be involved against Nottingham Forest.
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Over 250,000 acres of land have been burned by the six wildfires currently blazing in Southern California. The only fire that is not at least 80% contained now is the Thomas Fire, which is only 15% contained.
The Thomas Fire has been burning for a week and is the fifth largest wildfire in modern history for the state. It has covered 230,000 acres of land in flames across Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties.
Reading through the numbers is already overwhelming, but photos recently captured by NASA of the fires really capture their enormity.
The current weather pattern is where much of the blame lies for the fires. A large ridge has settled over the western US, contributing to the dry and hot conditions.
The Santa Ana winds have also made the fires very difficult to fight. Winds have been blowing at over 50 mph at times, making it easy for the fires to spread.
Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the Istanbul nightclub attack that killed 39 partygoers in the first hours of 2017 when a lone gunman fired 180 bullets in a seven-minute shooting spree.
As the perpetrator remained at large, Turkish police arrested eight people in connection with the attack while the Turkish military retaliated against Isis with airstrikes and artillery fire against the group in Syria.
Two of basketball’s foremost stars, LeBron James and Kevin Durant, play staring roles in Nike’s latest film entitled, “Equality.”
As Nike puts it, the film aims to “encourage people to take the fairness and respect they see in sport and translate them off the field.”
As usual, the Swoosh tapped into its list of superstars across all sports—from Gabby Douglas to Serena Williams to Megan Rapinoe and Dalilah Muhammad—to promote a message of peace and love.
Something that the world needs to hear more of.
The athletes elaborated on the need for equality and how sport facilitates the right values in this outtake video:
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — A slow-speed police pursuit that started in Chesapeake ended in Portsmouth Tuesday night.
Chesapeake police say officers were investigating a report of a stolen vehicle in the 2200 block of Gilmerton Road when the chase began. The pursuit went through the Deep Creek area and ended on Victory Boulevard in Portsmouth.
Portsmouth dispatchers said officers helped Chesapeake police with the chase. They say the pursuit ended at the Food Lion parking lot at George Washington Highway and Victory.
Chesapeake police say there were multiple people in the vehicle. At least two people were arrested. Everyone else in the vehicle was accounted for, according to police.
No one was injured.
Police are still investigating.
Stay with WAVY.com for updates on this developing story.
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DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Officials say rescuers are searching for up to six people still missing after landslides killed at least 141 in southeastern Bangladesh.
Fire department deputy director Jasim Uddin said Thursday that all of those still missing were in the worst-hit region of Rangamati.
Elsewhere, the government turned its focus to providing food and other aid to some 4,500 people whose homes were swamped by mud and debris unleashed in the landslides Tuesday.
With power cut off since Tuesday in the remote, hilly region, information was slow to trickle out.
Amarillo Little Theatre Academy director Jason Crespin had a whirlwind year of directing student productions, competing in a televised game show and vying to be talk show host Kelly Ripa's sidekick. When you ask people to talk about Amarillo Little Theatre Academy director Jason Crespin, many of them say they don't know where tostart.
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The recently installed H-A-M-I-L-T-O-N sign isn’t the only new attraction at Hamilton City Hall.
There’s now a large grass dog gracing the forecourt, as well, thanks to the efforts of the city’s horticulture staff.
Something interesting is happening at City Hall…stay tuned as our fabulous Horticulture staff continue working this week…#HamOnt pic.twitter.com/gHka63Mpdu — City of Hamilton (@cityofhamilton) May 30, 2018
The H-A-M-I-L-T-O-N sign, a gift to the city from 13 corporate sponsors, was illuminated for the first time during a ceremony on April 27.
READ MORE: New Hamilton sign officially unveiled with illumination ceremony at City Hall
The dog’s name is Ralph, and he will stay on guard at city hall throughout the summer. He is made out of three separate wire frames that come complete with irrigation hoses.
ISLAMABAD: According to Gilani Research Foundation Survey, carried out by Gallup and Gilani Pakistan, 4 in 5 Pakistanis believe that the divorce rate has spiked in the country.
A nationally representative sample of men and women representing all four provinces was asked whether they thought that divorce rates have increased or decreased in the country. According to the survey results, 78 per cent participants said that divorce rates have climbed up in the country, whereas 22 per cent said it had decreased.
The survey was carried out among a sample of 1,781 men and women in rural and urban areas of the country, from September 11 to 18.
Oslo's waterfront area has been remade from the former industrial area it once was with railway lines and shipping containers. When I was a small boy, my father owned a book on the Kon-Tiki Expedition led by a man named Thor Heyerdahl.
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Coachella Fest Advance Sale to be Held Friday
The advance sale for next year’s Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival will be held this Friday, festival organizers announced Wednesday.
No artists have yet been confirmed for the 2019 festival, which will be held at its usual site — the Empire Polo Grounds in Indio — on the weekends of April 12-14 and April 19-21.
While other ticket sales, including the locals-only sale for Coachella Valley residents, will be available at various points throughout next year, the advance sale is the only time for festivalgoers to purchase their passes with the Coachella payment plan, splitting the $429 General Admission pass price into seven separate payments through December.
The payment plan is available for all purchase except the $8,500 Safari Tent. The advance sale will begin at 11 a.m. Friday at http://www.coachella.com .
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French President Emmanuel Macron lauds agreement between rival Libyan leaders as "crucial step" for the country
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* Who: Detroit Pistons (30-39) at Sacramento Kings (23-48)
* Where: Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, Calif.
* When: 10 p.m. tonight.
* TV: Fox Sports Detroit
* Radio: 97.1 WXYT-FM and Pistons radio network
* Social media: Follow MLive sports on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
* Twitter: Follow Ansar Khan and Brendan Savage
The Pistons are 0-3 halfway through their six-game Western trip and are 3-13 in their past 16. They have allowed 100 or more points in each of those losses and less then 100 points in the three wins. They defeated the Kings 108-99 in the first meeting between the teams on Nov. 4 at Little Caesars Arena.
Zach Randolph leads the leads the Kings in scoring (14.7 points per game) and is averaging 6.8 rebounds.
Two people were rushed to the hospital after an overnight car crash in Cleveland.
Police and paramedics responded to Benwood Avenue near the intersection with East 131st Street around 2 a.m. Monday.
A Cleveland 19 News photographer said the car was overturned and the engine was thrown from the vehicle. A nearby tree, utility pole and a parked car were also damaged.
Cleveland EMS say two people were taken to University Hospital. One person was in stable condition. The other victim's injuries are considered serious.
Police are still investigating the circumstances leading up to the crash.
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We are constantly surprised at just how stupid some people are behind the wheel but here is the latest qualifier for numpty of the year.
Gardai in Sligo clocked a car travelling at 152km an hour on a regional road today. A regional road!
There is no excuse for this sort of idiocy.
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StrollerSculpt Fitness outdoor workout classes this summer at Crescent Park in the Beverly neighborhood – 2200 W. 108th Place. Classes will be held every Tuesday & Thursday at 11:15 a.m. and Fridays at 9:30 a.m. Bring your stroller, weights, yoga mat and water.
Willie Nelson has walked off the stage again, this time in Charlotte, North Carolina. The 85-year-old singer was supposed to close the Outlaw Festival Saturday night. Nelson went on stage, strapped on his guitar as the crowd cheered, but then he immediately put down the guitar, took off his neck strap and threw his hat into the crowd and walked off without playing a note.
His publicist told the Austin American Statesman that Nelson had a stomach bug, but he recovered in time to perform at a show Sunday night in Washington, D.C.
Cyprus Police Department has made an announcement regarding the latest reports that have come to light about the couple murder case in Strovolos.
More specifically, it has been outlined that “the Police aim at delivering the capability to conduct professional investigations at all levels, always with respect to current legislation and investigative procedures.”
Furthermore, the Police stated that the investigation procedures are carried out extremely carefully and professionally, despite receiving negative feedback.
Read More: Updates on the murder of the couple in Strovolos
SHASTA LAKE (KRON) — A 7-year-old girl swimming in Shasta Lake was killed after getting hit by a jet ski over the weekend.
The girl was swimming behind a houseboat Saturday when 29-year-old Phong Ly, on a rented jet ski, hit the girl and the houseboat.
The girl was rushed to the hospital but later died from her injuries.
Deputies say Ly was driving at unsafe speeds.
The Shasta County Sheriff’s Office says the girl’s death is still under investigation.
Earlier this summer, a 12-year-old and a 7-year-old both died on the lake.
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The Wearable Art Gala bowed this weekend in LA with a Waco to Wakanda gala, bubbling over with fierce African inspired frocks.
Let’s get into the looks, shall we?
Ms. Tina Lawson stood with husband Richard Lawson in a Jean Louis Abbaji gold winged cape. Gold is her color, she looks great!
Bozoma Saint John grabbed a shot with the couple in a white gown and a Kua Designs clutch.
Chloe x Halle always get it right!
Angela Rye looked amazing in a QueenECollection dress. Work!
Lala Anthony opted for custom Sergio Hudson.
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Lastly, Beyonce and Blue Ivy strolled through in gold, with Beyonce in Falguin & Shane Peacock and Blue in Annakiki Couture. Shut it down!
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President Donald Trump is naming the chief of staff of the Department of Veterans Affairs to lead the agency on an acting basis while the president's nominee awaits Senate confirmation.
The White House says Trump has designated Peter O'Rourke to serve as acting VA secretary effective Tuesday. Trump tapped acting VA Secretary Robert Wilkie to serve as permanent secretary earlier this month.
Wilkie cannot run the agency on an acting basis while he awaits Senate confirmation.
Wilkie has led the VA since Trump fired David Shulkin in March amid an ethics scandal. Trump then turned to Ronny Jackson, the Navy doctor who had been his personal physician, but Jackson withdrew following questions about his professionalism.
Wilkie is a former Pentagon undersecretary. O'Rourke formerly led the VA's new accountability office.
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Three people have been killed in a multi-car crash in Fremont near the Stevenson offramp. Officials say the driver who caused the crash was under the influence of cannabis. Two of those deceased are juveniles.
CHP officials say the driver, who has not been identified, was driving recklessly and at high speeds when the crash occurred. The driver was not injured.
Five others, including an infant, involved in the crash were transported to local hospitals.
Officials rushed to the scene to tend to injuries and making sure no further damage is done on the highway, which was closed on the northbound side.
Debris from the vehicles covered a long stretch of the highway as paramedics, several fire trucks, and emergency personnel rushed to those in need of help Tuesday night. Two vehicles have been decimated, their exteriors shredded by the crash. …
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Catalonia: Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont has put off until Tuesday an appearance in the regional parliament at which some leaders have called for an independence declaration, a spokesman said Friday.
"Puigdemont has requested to appear before parliament on Tuesday to discuss the current political situation," a regional government spokesman said.
The announcement comes a day after Spain`s Constitutional Court ordered the suspension of the session which was scheduled to begin on Monday.
PRIOR LAKE, Minn. (AP) — Pop singer Gwen Stefani will close out a star-studded Super Bowl week in Minnesota.
The three-time Grammy winner will headline at Club Nomadic at Mystic Lake Casino Hotel on Sunday, Feb. 4.
Stefani is the final headliner. Other acts at Club Nomadic include The Chainsmokers on Thursday, Feb. 1; Ellie Goulding and Norwegian electronic dance music artist DJ Kygo on Friday, Feb. 2; and Florida Georgia Line on Saturday, Feb. 3.
Stefani joins a growing list of performers who will be in Minnesota during Super Bowl week. Others include Jennifer Lopez, who will perform at Nomadic Live! on Super Saturday Night. Sheila E., the Revolution and Morris Day & the Time will perform a Prince tribute as part of a series of free concerts.
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WWE Legend OK After Being Put in Medically Induced Coma
by Rashad Snell
World Wrestling Entertainment says pro wrestling legend Ric Flair is out of surgery and resting after being hospitalized.
The statement Monday did not give details about the nature of the surgery.
A representative for the showman known as “Nature Boy” says the 68-year-old wrestler was admitted to the hospital for routine monitoring. Melinda Morris Zanoni of Legacy Talent asked on Twitter Monday for “prayers & positive energy” because Flair has “tough medical issues.”
Former pro wrestler Mick Foley and wrestling executive Eric Bischoff are among numerous wrestlers wishing Flair well on Twitter.
Known for his flamboyant outfits and “Woooo!” catchphrase, Flair made his professional debut in 1972 and was inducted into the World Wrestling Entertainment Hall of Fame in 2008.
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× Brewers ace Jimmy Nelson not throwing until spring training
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell has reiterated that ace Jimmy Nelson will not resume throwing until spring training and won’t be ready for opening day as he comes back from a shoulder injury.
Nelson was 12-6 with a 3.49 ERA last season. The right-hander was hurt Sept. 8 diving back to first after rounding the base after getting a single.
“I talked to him last week, he’s doing great and he’s very encouraged by how he’s recovering,” Counsell said Monday at the winter meetings. “Look, the loss of Jimmy Nelson, it hurts. I knew when it happened, I said this is going to hurt more in 2018 than it does the last five starts.”
“But in 2018 when you go back to a 25-man roster and you lose a guy that’s pitching into the seventh inning three times a month, through the seventh inning, that’s when it hurts,” he said.
DEL MAR, Calif. (AP) — Long shot Puig finished second in his career debut at Del Mar, with Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig supporting the horse on Twitter.
Puig lost by 3 1/4 lengths in the $60,000 fifth race on Sunday at the seaside track north of San Diego. He paid $17.80 and $9.60 at 32-1 odds under jockey Santiago Gonzalez.
The Kentucky-bred colt earned $12,000 in the 6 1/2-furlong race. He is trained by Scott Hansen and owned by Gary Broad.
Puig of the Dodgers re-tweeted a photo of the horse leaving the paddock before the race.
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Copeland signed his exclusive-rights contract tender with the Lions on Monday, Dave Birkett of The Detroit Free Press reports.
Copeland was primarily a special teams player for the Lions last season but also saw some time at both linebacker and defensive end. He'll likely remain in a similar role entering the 2017 campaign.
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Gordon registered 27 points (9-12 FG, 5-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds, and one assist in 36 minutes during Monday's 130-123 win over the Pelicans.
Gordon was on fire, scorching his former team with more than twice as many points as shot attempts. He has quietly scored in double figures during five straight games, this following his lone single-digit effort of the season (eight points on three-of-12 from the field against the Knicks on Nov. 25). Gordon has also seen 30-plus minutes in four consecutive contests, and this was the 13th time he has scored 20 points or more in 2017-18. Given that he had 19 such showings across 75 appearances during 2016-17, it's safe to say that Gordon is exceeding expectations.
After passing on the available prep outfielders at No. 9 overall in the MLB Draft on Monday night, the Brewers snagged one at No.
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In the same Hollywood Reporter story covering the Smackdown FOX deal it was was revealed that NBCUniversal will be paying WWE $265 million per year to keep Monday Night Raw on USA Network, a five-year deal worth $1.325 billion.
The deal was originally rumored to be a three-year contract with the figure around $250 million per year. Together with the FOX deal for Smackdown worth $1.025 billion over five years, WWE will be getting a whopping $2.35 billion for their shows, or $470 million per year. That is way up from the projected $300 million maximum that analysts were predicting.
The Hollywood Reporter also said that NBCUniversal were planning a 10-year $360 million per year deal for both Raw and Smackdown until they decided to put their efforts in keeping Raw, leaving Smackdown up for grabs for other networks. WWE will now be getting $110 million per year more by moving Smackdown to FOX.
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –The Zoo is hosting a special event on Father’s Day, where Dads can experience great music and get dunked in cold water, all for $1.
ABQ BioPark is hosting their annual concert for Father’s Day with a special dunk tank for Dads. This year’s Father’s Day concert will have a country/western theme and feature three musical artists: Max Gomez, Farewell Angelina and Frankie Ballard. As always, food and beverages will be available. The event is included with the price of admission.
For more information on the event, visit the ABQ BioPark website.
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, March 27 Dallas Federal Reserve Bank President Robert Kaplan said on Monday that he would support trimming the Fed's holdings in both mortgage-backed securities and U.S. Treasuries when it comes time to shrink the Fed's balance sheet.
"You might tailor the run off strategy to each type of security," Kaplan told reporters after an event at Texas A&M University. (Reporting by Brad S. Morse; writing by Ann Saphir; editing by Diane Craft)
DALLAS, TX (WCMH) — A Texas church says someone stole the flag from its sanctuary and left behind an anonymous note.
“I didn’t agree with your flag so I took it down. P.S. There are only 2 genders,” Rev. Patrick Price read from the note.
The Community Unitarian Universalist Church prides itself on being an open-minded congregation, but on Saturday night, someone stole their rainbow flag and replaced it with the Stars and Stripes.
“We’re not naïve. We realize when we put up the first flag, someone might decide they want to remove it. And so we decided that we would have a flag in reserve. This will be a new symbol of our renewed commitment to being a welcoming congregation,” church member Betsy Friauf told KTVT.
The church said it plans on replacing the flag.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Supreme Court on Dec. 8 announced that it will determine whether the Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals properly ruled that American Pipe & Construction Co. v. Utah tolls the statute of limitations to permit a previously absent class member to bring a subsequent class action outside the applicable limitations period (China Agritech Inc. v. Michael Resh, et al., No. 17-432, U.S. Sup.).
The Israel Defense Forces Spokesman reported that a rocket was at Israeli territory along the Gaza border.
According to the update, no impact site was identified.
A pedestrian is dead after a crash on I-20 eastbound in North Augusta Monday night.
South Carolina Highway Patrol says it happened at 10:18 p.m near the 5 mile marker. Troopers say a 2014 Ford Focus was traveling eastbound when it hit the pedestrian. The deceased was allegedly in the roadway illegally and wearing dark clothing.
Later in the day, Aiken County Coroner Tim Carlton confirmed that the deceased man is 29-year-old Jemel L. Samual of Ocala, FL. His family says he was just released from a detention center in Jacksonville and was hitchhiking to North Carolina to see friends. They say he suffered from an unspecified mental illness. His death has been ruled an accident.
The driver of the Ford and her two passengers were taken to the hospital. Troopers say they were wearing seatbelts. We do know that the passengers have minor injuries.
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AUBURN, Ala. (AP) - Jarrett Stidham will be Auburn’s starting quarterback for the opener against Georgia Southern.
Tigers coach Gus Malzahn announced in a Twitter post Monday that he had just informed the team of the decision. Malzahn posted that “the team is excited for Jarrett and ready for the season.”
The 6-foot-3, 214-pound sophomore enrolled in January and beat out returning starter Sean White. Auburn opens Sept. 2 at Jordan-Hare Stadium.
Stidham was the offensive MVP in Auburn’s spring game, when White was sidelined while recovering from surgery to repair a broken right forearm sustained in the Sugar Bowl loss to Oklahoma.
Stidham passed for 1,165 yards and 12 touchdowns as a freshman at Baylor in 2015. He arrived in Auburn after spending last fall at a junior college with no football program.
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The following is from a press release issued by the North Coast Unified Air Quality Management District:
Current winds have brought smoke from fires in Southern California to the North Coast (Trinidad southward) and inland Humboldt and Trinity County. This impact may hold for the next 24 hours until the arrival of a Northwest wind Tuesday night which is anticipated to end the smoke intrusion.
However, the continued inversion conditions associated with the current good weather will continue to limit any smoke dispersion keeping emissions in the breathing zone.
Air quality in these areas are still forecast to be in the Good to Moderate with the possibility for “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups” in the late evening and early morning hours.
Fire information can be found at http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/ or at www.calfire.ca.gov. Current weather information can be found at www.wrh.noaa.gov.
“I believe in the president’s agenda. I believe in his leadership. He has a right to scold his cabinet members if he’s not happy with them.”
— Attorney General Jeff Sessions, in an interview with NBC News, on President Trump’s public criticisms of him.
The People's Bank of China set the yuan mid-point at 6.6601 against the dollar on Monday, compared to the previous close of 6.6666, the strongest since Sept. 22, 2016 and the fifth-straight higher fixing.
The China Foreign Exchange Trade System sets the weighted average of prices given by market makers. The highest and lowest offers are excluded from the calculation. The central bank allows the dollar/yuan rate to move no more than 2% above or below the central parity rate.
Market watchers see a yuan level of 7 against the dollar, USD/CNY, as a key touchstone for sentiment in the near term.
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Parkinson’s disease is a condition that causes parts of the brain to become progressively more damaged over a period of time, according to the NHS.
It’s caused by a loss of nerve cells in part of the brain called the substantial nigra.
With the damaged cells, the brain fails to produce enough of the chemical hormone dopamine.
Parkinson’s symptoms include involuntarily shaking - known as tremors - and slowness of movement.
But, you could lower your risk of Parkinson’s disease by eating more fish, scientists have revealed.
If they want a cab to pick them up within village limits, this company must be registered in Massena. According to village code, this forces anyone working for a taxi company to obtain and pay for “a license to drive, a license for operating for pay or hire, or both, and having the same in force and in effect.” Taxi drivers not registered within Massena can drop passengers off in the village, but they cannot pick them up there.
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Bears defensive coordinator Vic Fangio said that Timu will handle play-calling duties in the defensive huddle during Monday's game against the Vikings, Adam Hoge of WGN Radio 720 AM reports.
This news essentially confirms that Timu will start at middle linebacker in place of Danny Trevathan, who will serve a one-game suspension for his illegal hit to the head of the Packers' Davante Adams on Sept. 28. With Trevathan eligible to return in the Bears' subsequent contest Oct. 15, Timu's stint in a starting role will likely be a brief one, but he'll have a solid opportunity to pile up the tackles in Week 5.
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FRACKVILLE — Police have just released information about a stabbing last week in Schuylkill County.
The victim told police he was stabbed in the stomach at a home on East Chestnut Street in Frackville.
He’s expected to survive. No arrests have been made yet.
If you know about the attack, call police in Schuylkill County.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Keno' game
DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Keno" game were:
03-05-06-10-16-18-23-24-25-29-49-52-54-56-57-58-61-62-63-67-70-80
(three, five, six, ten, sixteen, eighteen, twenty-three, twenty-four, twenty-five, twenty-nine, forty-nine, fifty-two, fifty-four, fifty-six, fifty-seven, fifty-eight, sixty-one, sixty-two, sixty-three, sixty-seven, seventy, eighty)
In November, Ed Spexarth of J.P. Weigand & Sons asked the city to consider the change, which would allow a potential buyer to open a facility at 1125 N. Main St. Currently adult day care facilities are only allowed in residential zoning districts in the city.
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KIEV (Reuters) - A Russian dissident journalist who was reported murdered in Kiev dramatically reappeared alive and well on Wednesday in the middle of a briefing about the killing by the Ukrainian state security service.
Russian journalist Arkady Babchenko (C), who was reported murdered in the Ukrainian capital on May 29, Ukrainian Prosecutor General Yuriy Lutsenko (R) and head of the state security service (SBU) Vasily Gritsak attend a news briefing in Kiev, Ukraine May 30, 2018. REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko
The head of the security service said it had received information about a Russian plot to kill Kremlin critic Arkady Babchenko and managed to prevent it.
Babchenko thanked the Ukrainian security service for saving his life.
Western Iowa Congressman Steve King has tied the shooting to what he said was anger from the political left.
In an interview, Wednesday, with the Washington Post, King said, "America has been divided. The center of America is disappearing, and the violence is appearing in the streets, and it's coming from the left."
When the Post reporter asked King whether he thought the shooting was politically motivated, King said he did not know why the gunman did what he did, but said, "I'm really not that interested to tell you the truth. If he were on his way to the morgue, it wouldn't make me sorry at all."
INDIANAPOLIS — The long relationship between USA Gymnastics and the Karolyi Ranch is over. The organization announced Thursday it has terminated its agreement to have the ranch outside of Huntsville,...
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* Zhang chenguang has resigned as an executive director, chairman of board
* Wang hao has resigned as an executive director
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* Zhang huagang has been appointed as an executive director
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President Donald Trump’s approval rating reached a new low Sunday amid condemnation for his initial reaction to the protests in Charlottesville, Virginia, that resulted in one person dead. The Republican president’s job approval rating hit 34 percent Sunday compared to a 61 percent disapproval rating that put Trump in an unenviable historical class, according to Gallup’s…
Jack Wilshere impressed for Arsenal Under-23s against Derby County on Monday night as reports continue to rage on his future at the club.
The 25-year-old midfielder played 73 minutes in an entertaining 3-2 win for the Gunners - after being 2-0 down - in their Premier League 2opener.
Wilshere was eager to put in a good showing for Arsene Wenger amid reports of interest from Serie A giants Juventus and Newcastle United, along with a number of other clubs.
Francis Coquelin and Kieran Gibbs were also in action, along with exciting young talent Reiss Nelson who scored a double to bring Arsenal level.
Coquelin was the only player from the quartet involved in the first-team's 4-3 win over Leicester City on Friday night.
Follow the live action as it happened below with Football.London's Tom Marshall-Bailey.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- Louisville has parted ways with senior associate athletic director Mark Jurich, a son of former Cardinals AD Tom Jurich, and two officials in a departmental restructuring.
Associate AD for marketing Julianne Waldron and associate AD for human resources Kim Maffet are also out.
Interim AD Vince Tyra said Friday in a statement that all three made ''productive contributions'' and wished them well but added that the department is restructuring leadership and ''creating efficiencies'' among senior staff.
Mark Jurich led fundraising for several capital projects including the $63 million enclosure of the football team's Papa John's Cardinal Stadium field. He remained on staff following his father's Oct. 18 firing after 20 years in the wake of the school's acknowledgement it was being investigated in a federal bribery probe of college basketball.
Japan women’s university to accept transgender students
TOKYO: In a rare move, a Japanese women’s university said Tuesday it will begin in 2020 accepting transgender students who were born male but identify as female. An official at the education ministry told AFP the move by Ochanomizu University in Tokyo was “likely unprecedented”, though he could not confirm if it was a national first, and praised the decision. “It is desirable that many universities take steps in the direction of understanding the needs of sexual minorities, though making such a decision is up to each university,” he said. A university spokesman said the policy would come into force from fiscal year 2020, and would apply to would-be students who were born male but identify as female.
Varun Dhawan is a megastar today. Varun kick-started his Bollywood career as an actor back in 2012 and 6 years down the line he has become one of the most bankable stars of his time. The star has proved his mettle at the box-office and has also been critically acclaimed. Varun stepped into Bollywood with Karan Johar’s Student of the Year 2 and right from that spot the actor was given the title of a charmer as well as an out and out entertainer.
On his 31st birthday, we look back at the times when he wasn’t a Bollywood star, but was in his dorky teenage phase and even when he was a toddler. Varun is known to be the prankster on set and these pictures from his childhood prove that he had that naughty streak right from the start.
After the Golden State Warriors ran roughshod over the rest of the NBA during this year's postseason, and closed out their biggest rival, the Cleveland Cavaliers , in a mere 5 games, the topic of NBA conversation immediately moves on to "How does anyone beat the Warriors next season?" ESPN's Zach Lowe discussed this very matter with some of the league's GMs, including the Rockets ' Daryl Morey, and the Big D had some pretty interesting things to say about his plans to combat the Dubs. Perhaps the most prominent bit of Lowe's talk with Morey, was Daryl's admission that, in true Morey fashion, he has something potentially big in the cards, if he can manage to pull it off.
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The Lehigh County Coroner's Office is searching for the next of kin of Johnny Rivera, 59, also known as Jose Rivera whose last known address was 422 Wyandotte Street, Bethlehem, Pa. Johnny Rivera was pronounced dead at 1:04 pm on Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem campus.
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Rumor was super chill after winning Best in Show
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Rumor the German Shepherd is your 2017 Westminster Dog Show Best in Show winner, but maybe he didn't completely get that he was the best at Madison Square Garden.
Check out the reaction from everyone in attendance … and then look at Rumor:
As chill as he can possibly be. But this is why he's a show dog - even with the "world's most famous arena" going nuts and his handler being approached by everyone, the German Shepherd keeps his cool and just waits patiently for a treat, which he more than earned.
You know what's coming next: That, right there, is an extremely good dog.
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Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell is throwing his support behind Gov. David Ige.
The governor has announced he plans to run for re-election next year.
Caldwell says he supports him, having worked closely with him during his first term.
“He’s very process driven, but he does do things and he does it in a way that reflects the values in this community. I think we need folks like that,” Caldwell said. “I think he’s solid. When you think about the tough things he has addressed, there are some very controversial things.”
Congresswoman Colleen Hanabusa is expected to run for governor.
In September she announced the formation of her campaign committee, “Hanabusa for Governor.”
Finnish start-up HMD Global, which owns the brand, on Monday announced the release of ' 5' in
It will be available in retail stores at Rs 12,499 from August 15.
The features a 5.2-inch IPS HD display with Corning Gorilla Glass, 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage which can be expanded upto 128GB with microSD card.
"People today want something that fits in the palm of their hands and they want something that will go the distance. ' 5' is the ultimate pocketable at 5.2 inches with a unique design," Ajey Mehta, Vice-President, India, said in a statement.
The sports a 13MP rear with dual flash which has been optimised for all light conditions and 8MP front for selfies.
Running on Android 7.1.1 Nougat, the device is powered by 430 mobile platform.
Equipped with a 3000mAh battery, ' 5' comes with biometric fingerprint authentication feature.
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United Township has a new head football coach for the 4th time in 4 years. Jim DuPage takes the helm after spending 4 years as n assistant. The Panthers will also feature a new look Soule Bowl and new uniforms in 2017. They hope new results follow as well.
Students and state lawmakers are calling on the University of Wisconsin System’s Board of Regents to reconsider plans to take up a resolution that would create new penalties for those who disrupt events on campus. The resolution, scheduled for a vote Friday, comes in response to concerns about student protesters around the country blocking controversial […]
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ELLSWORTH — St. Andrew Lutheran Church will hold a turkey supper to benefit Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry on Friday, Aug. 18, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the church social hall at 175 Downeast Highway, Ellsworth.
The menu consists of roast turkey and stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans and cole slaw, rolls and butter, cranberry sauce, homemade pies and cakes and tea and coffee.
There is no set fee. Donations will be accepted.
For more information, call 667-7641.
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MADISON CHRISTMAS PARADE, December 9 at 5:30 PM – Starting at Hughes Road and Plaza Drive, going to downtown Madison. The City of Madison will hold its annual holiday parade with music, floats and fun for the whole family. Afterwards, gather for an old-fashioned celebration on the Village Green. Listen to carolers and instrumental music around the Roundhouse and sip hot chocolate at the Gazebo.
Beecher said that its longtime police chief Jeffrey L. Weissgerber died Thursday after a sudden illness.
Weissgerber, who was the village's longest-serving employee, was 57, and arrangements were pending as of Friday, according to a news release posted on the village's website.
He was hired in 1988 as a full-time police officer by the village, promoted to sergeant in 1992, then lieutenant in 1994, according to the village. Weissgerber served as acting police chief in 1998 and again in 2000, and was appointed chief May 1, 2000, according to the village.
"In his service to the Village, his calm demeanor, kindness, sense of humor and understanding of policing in a small community will be sorely missed," the village said in the release.
A major road was closed in Farington Moss after a woman was hit by a car, say police.
Croston Road was closed in both directions between the A582 Croston Road and Heatherleigh following the incident which happened at around 5.25am on October 6.
The woman who is in her sixties, suffered serious leg injuries and was taken to Royal Preston Hospital.
A police spokesman said: "A pedestrian was struck by a Lexus as she was crossing the road early this morning.
"The woman suffered serious leg injuries and has been taken to hospital.
"The road was closed to allow an accident investigation to take place."
The road re-opened at around 9am.
Anyone who saw the incident is asked to contact police on 101.
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The EU Commission said Monday that "formally" the joint report negotiated between the UK and the EU, which is the basis for the Brexit divorce deal, is not legally binding, because it is "not yet the Article 50 withdrawal agreement". "We see the joint report as a deal between gentlemen, and it is understood that it is fully backed and endorsed by the UK government," a commission spokesman said.
Motorists are being warned to avoid some roads near Brighouse because of a major fire.
Fire crews from across West Yorkshire are currently battling a major fire in Brighouse.
Highways England said: "#M62 J25 #Brighouse Exits . The A644 is CLOSED towards Brighouse. It is possible to get to Huddersfield as normal. Please use alternative route if you wish to head westerly from the motorway."
The alarm was raised at about 2.15pm and twelve fire engines are currently at the scene, in Sherwood Road, where large plumes of smoke are billowing.
The West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service has advised people in the area to keep their doors and windows closed.
It has not yet released any further details but it is understood the building on fire is a factory.
Gun violence in Chicago has claimed the life of a 2-year-old boy whose shooting death Tuesday was captured on Facebook Live .
Police said Lavontay White Jr. was shot in the head while sitting in the back of a car. The toddler was riding in the vehicle with his 26-year-old uncle, who was also shot and killed, and his uncle’s 20-year-old pregnant girlfriend, who was wounded, according to the Chicago Tribune .
The woman was live streaming on Facebook when bullets rang out in the background. Authorities said the unidentified gunman opened fire on the couple and the child while their car was in an alley.
Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson said the slain man is a documented gang member who authorities believe was the shooter’s target, the Washington Post reports. The gunman has not yet been caught.
"We have very promising leads," Johnson said at a news conference . “There's no doubt in my mind that we'll find him."
Lavontay is the city’s youngest victim of gun violence since 2013, according to the Tribune .
Netflix is on the verge of surpassing 100 million subscribers, a testament to how much the video streaming service has changed the entertainment landscape since its debut a decade ago.
The milestone will be reached this weekend if Netflix's projections are correct. Netflix made the prediction Monday with the release of its first-quarter earnings.
The video service added nearly 5 million subscribers during the first three months of the year to end March with 98.7 million customers in roughly 190 countries.
Netflix still has a ways to go to catch up with HBO, the popular pay-TV channel that has served as its role model. HBO has 134 million subscribers worldwide, including viewers who now get the channel on an internet-only service that was inspired by Netflix's success.
The GCE O/L Examination will commence tomorrow (12) at 5,116 centres countrywide and go on till Dec. 21. A total of 688,573 candidates including 259,080 private applicants will sit the examination.
Commissioner General of Examinations B. Sanath Pujitha said the candidates were required to carry their admission cards and national identity cards or passports.
“No other identification document would be accepted,” he said.
This year’s examination will be held at 1,023 centres and candidates have been asked to be present at examination centres before 8.00 am as the examination begins at 8.30 am,” the Examinations Chief said.
He said that admission cards for school candidates had been sent to school principals and in the case of private candidates they had been posted to their residential addresses one month prior to the examination.
The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) will host their 13th annual Lou Scoras Memorial Golf Outing on Sept. 18. The outing will be hosted at the Colonia Country Club in Colonia, N.J., and raise money for a Lou Scoras automotive scholarship.
“The golf outing always has a great turnout, of both players and supporters,” said Charles Bryant, executive director of AASP/NJ. “Lou was so important to this industry and to so many people, and this is a great opportunity for everyone to relax, have some fun and support an outstanding cause.”
Registration the day of the event begins at 10 a.m., followed by an 11:30 a.m. lunch and a 1 p.m. shotgun start. The tournament will conclude with a cash bar, dinner and prizes starting at 5:30pm.
Registration forms for participants and sponsors for this year’s golf outing are available at www.aaspnj.org, or by contacting Charles Bryant for more details at 732-922-8909.
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Forest officials in Gurgaon swung into action late Monday evening after receiving reports that a leopard was spotted near the Golf Course in Gurgaon’s Phase 5 area, home to several gated condominiums, offices and shopping malls. Officials said they received a call regarding the sighting around 7 pm, after which a team of officials was sent to the area for further investigation.
“There were reports of the animal being spotted at the edge of the Golf Course, on the fringes of the Aravalli forest near which the course is located. Our team spent a couple of hours combing the area but found no evidence of a leopard,” said M D Sinha, Conservator of Forest (Gurgaon circle).
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Richards allowed four runs on nine hits with no walks across five innings in a no-decision Tuesday against the Rays. He struck out five.
Richards got off to an inauspicious start in this one, allowing a two-run home run to Wilson Ramos in the first inning before giving up two more runs on four hits in the second. He breezed through the next three frames with less difficulty, totaling 68 percent of his pitches for strikes as he went without issuing a walk for the second time this season. Richards' overall line doesn't look particularly impressive, but his 16:4 K:BB over the last three starts indicates he could be beginning to find his way at the big league level. He'll face a much tougher test this weekend against the Nationals.
"There was one small staircase that everyone was going up. It was just like the images of 9/11.
"We were going up the staircase and people were coming down in smoke. I don't know how they were breathing."
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Clark County — Clark County Fire District 6 is offering a seven-week Community Emergency Response Team training beginning Feb. 23 at its station at 8800 N.E. Hazel Dell Ave.
CERT volunteers help to provide immediate assistance to victims of local disasters until professional services can take over. The training will be held Thursday evenings, Feb. 23 through March 23 and Saturday mornings, March 11 and 25.
Detailed information on times and locations can be found at the website www.ccfd6.org.
Topics of the training include basic disaster preparedness, fire suppression, disaster medical operations, light urban search and rescue, among others. The cost is $30.
Participants must be Clark County residents, and the minimum age is 18 without an accompanying adult and 16 with an adult. In order to receive a certificate of completion, participants must attend all the classes.
Applications are available at www.ccfd6.org, in person at 8800 N.E. Hazel Dell Ave., or by calling 360-576-1195. Deadline is Friday.
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (AP) - A state prison will use equipment seized from an illegal marijuana grower to cultivate vegetables for poor people.
The Vindicator of Youngstown, Ohio, reports tens of thousands of dollars' worth of hydroponic equipment seized by police in Campbell has been donated to the Trumbull Correctional Institution for the prison's inmate agricultural program.
Inmates at the maximum security prison in northeast Ohio grew 10,000 pounds of food donated to poor people last year.
The equipment was seized during a raid in Campbell last September in which police found 56 marijuana plants.
Campbell Mayor Nick Phillips says equipment found during raids is usually destroyed but was instead donated after a prison official asked for it.
Phillips says "it's nice to see good coming from bad."
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LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - Two people have been arrested after a man celebrating his 18th birthday was shot to death in front of his home near Churchill Downs.
Tristan Jewell, 21, and Devonta Anderson, 23, are charged with murder and wanton endangerment in the shooting death of Joshua Evans.
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Police found Evans lying on Longfield Avenue early Tuesday morning. He later died at a hospital of multiple gunshot wounds to the torso.
Jewell's arrest report said he was arrested in the same clothing witnesses described to police earlier in the day.
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Evans turned 18 on Monday, just hours before he was killed.
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HOUSTON - A viral video marked the end of a PetSmart associate's career in the grooming center at the store in west Houston.
VIDEO: PetSmart groomer gets rough with dog
The video shows a woman grooming a dog in a rough manner at the PetSmart at 19945 Katy Freeway.
Many comments voice concern over the dog's treatment.
PetSmart released the following statement on the incident:
"This treatment is completely unacceptable and will not be tolerated. The associate is no longer with PetSmart."
Here is the text that accompanied Brooke Vowers' Facebook video:
"Just took my dog to get groomed and as I’m walking out this lady comes up to me and said she’s been waiting for an hour to see who’s dog this was because of how mean the groomer was to her and that she called corporate . She sent me this video i am sick to my stomach about it and will not be going back !!!!!!!!!hope CHARLOTTE BARNES enjoys the video of her wonderful service PLEASE SHARE"
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The Union Times City of Union Utility Department personnel work to install a handrail along the ramp leading up to the entrance of the City of Union Municipal Building. The installation of the railing is designed to help make the building more handicapped accessible and in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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Edna Martha Trammell, 95, of Godfrey, died Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2016, at her home.
Per her wishes, her body has been donated to science. A memorial Mass will be offered for Martha at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 9, 2017, at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Godfrey.
Staten-Fine Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
A sixth person has been arrested in connection with a double murder in Hardeman County.
Christopher Armour was arrested on Thursday. He is charged with conspiracy to commit first-degree murder.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said Armour is connected to the 2016 homicide of 13-year-old Javarrie Robertson and his father, Joe.
Five other people have already been charged in the case and are awaiting trial in Hardeman County.
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Stock investors returned to Lagos Customs Street in the trading week to February 2 in continuation of their bargain hunting attitude. Most listed Nigerian stocks still trade at prices below their book value while a few stocks still trade at prices below recommended target price. As demand remained high at the Nigerian bourse in the…
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Bindi Schield and her dog, Penny, had some friendly competition in late April at the De Soto Parade. The two spent time during the parade seeing who could collect more beads. It appears Penny might be the winner. Bindi is the daughter of Longboat Key paramedic Zach Schield and is the granddaughter of Longboat Key senior planner and resident Steve Schield.
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May 20-26
2018 2017
Nests 58 104
False Crawls 48 64
Total as of May 26
2018 2017
Nests 94 162
False Crawls 74 124
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LeBron James throws no-look pass through Andrew Wiggins’ legs (Video)
LeBron James never ceases to amaze.
During the second quarter of Tuesday’s game between the Timberwolves and Cavaliers, LeBron James found Derrick Williams with a pass that led to a converted layup. That in itself doesn’t sound particularly noteworthy. However, it wasn’t just a regular pass by James. It was of the no-look variety and went right through the legs of Andrew Wiggins. Here’s video proof.
Never know what to expect when #LeBronJames has the ball in his hands. pic.twitter.com/S48dqapuSb — NBA (@NBA) February 15, 2017
Wiggins could have been on the receiving end of passes like that, had Cleveland not sent him to Minnesota as part of the Kevin Love trade. Instead, he’s the one looking around wondering how James did that. The Cavaliers may need another playmaker, but they certainly have a very good primary one.
A century from now, if people want to know how affluent Manhattanites lived, dressed and partied in the 1960s, they need only watch “Mad Men.” For seven seasons, Matthew Weiner’s...
Tipperary County Council and the developer of Glencree in Newport are progressing to getting the final stage of the development started, according to Cllr Fiona Bonfield.
“The developer has been working closely with myself recently to progress the final stage of the development. He has had a number of meetings with the council planning and housing department. I would be expecting that we will see works starting here in the coming few months,” said the Labour councillor.
Cllr Bonfield has also reported that she was confident that funding would be secured from the Office of Public Works, following a submission from the local authority to repair recent flood damage.
"I arranged for two members from the OPW to call to Ballymackeogh and Clonsingle to look at the damage. I also forwarded photos of the damages to Minister Kevin “Boxer” Moran. I would be confident that funding will be secured to repair the river banks damaged and to clean and dredge the debris,” she said.
MOSCOW (Sputnik) — Leaders of the Normandy Four states held a phone conversation having pointed out importance of full sticking to the Easter ceasefire by parties to the Ukrainian conflict, the Kremlin press service said on Tuesday in a statement.
"They welcomed the agreement on resuming the Easter ceasefire achieved during the session of the Contact Group on March 29 and pointed out the importance of full sticking to it," the statement said.
Leaders of Russia, Ukraine, France and Germany also reaffirmed their commitment to full implementation of Minsk agreements.
Also, the leaders called on parties to the Ukrainian conflict to activate work on all-for-all prisoner exchange.
"The leaders called for activating work on solving the issue of all-for-all prisoner exchange," the statement said.
State lawmakers are going all the way to the state Supreme Court to avoid complying with the state Public Records Act and are dismissing constituents. Associated Press
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A 16-year-old boy has been arrested following a large-scale disturbance in Kelvingrove Park in Glasgow.
A police helicopter and officers, including those on horseback, were called to the park just after 20:00.
A spokesman said a 17-year-old was taken to hospital.
His injuries are not thought to be life threatening.
Selectmen will interview three finalists for town manager at a special meeting Wednesday at Memorial Town Hall. Two of the candidates have ties to Northbridge or nearby Worcester County towns.
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An autopsy will be performed Wednesday on a body found Sunday evening in a Carbon County creek, authorities report.
It is believed to be the body of a man, but it apparently had been outside for some time, so specifics are unclear prior to the autopsy, county Coroner Robert Miller Jr. said.
The coroner will determine the cause and manner of death.
Pennsylvania State Police and the Parryville Fire Department responded just after 7:30 p.m. to the Pohopoco Creek along Lower Main Street in Parryville, police said.
The Troop N Major Case Team was partially activated and the Criminal Investigations Unit sent personnel to the scene, police said.
The person has yet to be identified, authorities said.
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Sanjay Leela Bhansali‘s magnum opus ‘Padmavati‘ is one film that everyone is looking forward to in 2017. With a star cast like Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh and Shahid Kapoor and a celebrated filmmaker like Sanjay Leela Bhansali at the helm, everyone has high expectations from this period drama.
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Shahid Kapoor yesterday posted a sunkissed selfie on his Instagram saying that he has wrapped up the first schedule of the film and now Ranveer Singh has said that he’ll resume shooting for ‘Padmavati‘ in January 2017.
The ‘Befikre‘ actor was asked at the Mumbai airport about resuming the shoot for the film to which he said, “It is a large-scale production, not a small film and I will resume the shoot for ‘Padmavati‘ in January”.
Dear Sir,Pursuant to Regulation 30 of SEBI (LOADR) Regulations, 2015, we are pleased to inform you that the Company has bagged two new orders aggregating to Rs.328.00 crores for supply of HSAW pipes of Rs.116.00 crores and supply of ERW pipes of Rs.212.00 crores for Oil and Gas Pipe lines to be completed by Dec 2017/Jan 2018.Kindly take the above on your record.Source : BSE
Investment in construction declined 19.3 percent in the third quarter of the year on an annual basis, Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data showed on Monday, as the sector continues to hold back growth in Greece, having buckled under the burden of overtaxation and the decline in households’ purchasing power.
The drop in investment in residential properties amounted to 7.5 percent year-on-year, which according to an analysis by Alpha Bank has had a negative contribution to the country’s gross domestic product to the tune of 1 percent.
April 20Guangdong Wanlima Industry Co Ltd :
* Says it plans to pay annual cash dividend as 0.65 yuan(pre-tax) per 10 shares, to distribute 2.5 new shares for every 10 shares as stock dividend and use additional paid-in capital to distribute 0.5 new shares for every 10 shares as FY 2016 div payment
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Hands on Clay at John James Audubon State Park
Feel the clay, get your hands messy, become a craftsman when you join Albert Bauman at the potter's wheel at 10:00 A.M., at the John James Audubon Lakeview Shelter house. This full-of-fun potter and storyteller will keep you entertained, while he shows you the art of pottery. With his assistance, each person will take home a clay pot made with their own two hands! (This program is part of the Party in the Park Back-to-School Event.)
For more information call (270) 826-4424 or visit parks.ky.gov
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Anthony Anderson was named the host of the 2018 NBA Awards on Wednesday, via NBA on TNT:
The awards show, set for June 25, is the second of its kind after the inaugural event last season announced the league's Most Valuable Player and Rookie of the Year, among other top honors.
Drake hosted last year, but the Black-ish star will take over this time around.
This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.
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Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self (seen here during KU's Final Four loss to Villanova) will not have four-star prospect Jalen Wilson on his team in 2019. Wilson committed to play basketball at Michigan Wednesday.
Manager Jeff Banister said Choo is not in the lineup Monday because he's "a little banged up," Stefan Stevenson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.
This explains why Choo is on the bench for a second straight game, especially with a right-hander (Michael Fulmer) toeing the rubber for the opposition. It doesn't sound like he's dealing with anything overly serious, but he may get a little more time off to help him get back to 100 percent. Delino DeShields is starting for him as designated hitter Monday.
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A Scottish fishery board says it has the first footage of Pacific pink salmon in a UK river.
Underwater cameras filmed the pair of salmon spawning in the River Ness near Inverness.
Chris Conway, of Ness Salmon Fishery Board, has said the situation will be monitored: "While the risks are unknown in terms of their interaction with Atlantic salmon and other Scottish fish, they are unlikely to have a positive impact."
Pacific pink salmon are usually found in Canada and Alaska, and have been seen in Norway.
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Northampton centre Nafi Tuitavake has signed a one-year contract extension with the Premiership club.
The 29-year-old Tonga international has made 29 appearances for Saints since arriving from Narbonne in 2016.
Tuitavake has scored seven tries in his first two seasons, including crossing in the 32-24 Premiership win against Worcester earlier this month.
"I'm delighted to be staying at Saints for another year, a decision which was very easy for me to make," he said.
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Larry James Smith, 70, of Keizer, Oregon, passed away March 19, 2017 after a three-year courageous battle with cancer. He was born February 10, 1947 in Ontario, Oregon, to Gail and Charleen Smith.
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Amaechi, Oshiomhole double-face liars, serial betrayers – Niger Delta group
Save Ijaw Nation Group, SING, has described the Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Amaechi and former governor of Edo State, Adams Oshiomhole as double-face liars and serial betrayers over their attacks on ex-President Goodluck Jonathan. Amaechi and Oshiomhole were reported during the week to have spoken against Jonathan at separate events. Amaechi had told his audience […]
Amaechi, Oshiomhole double-face liars, serial betrayers – Niger Delta group
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In our oral history of Jeff Goldblum, Ellie Kemper described Goldblum's voice as "like a jazz-station deejay." The actor is also a known jazz enthusiast, who started his career playing piano in jazz clubs in Pittsburgh and has a weekly show with his band, the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra, at The Rockwell in Los Angeles. So of course, as he continues to be the human embodiment of whimsy, Goldblum is releasing a jazz piano album with Decca Records.
Decca A&R director Tom Lewis told Billboard, "He's a fantastic jazz pianist, a great band leader and just about the loveliest man in the world. His love of jazz is infectious and whenever he plays he makes you feel very happy." They reportedly were impressed by the actor after he performed on the Graham Norton Show with Gregory Porter.
Charles Barkley: 'Uncomfortable' seeing Isaiah Thomas crying before game Charles Barkley said Isaiah Thomas' pregame emotion "tells me he's not in shape to play." Check out this story on greenbaypressgazette.com: http://usat.ly/2oNUQLN Charles Barkley is a vocal proponent for a tougher NBA, but he took it to the level of outright insensitivity Sunday.
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COOPER CITY, Fla. (AP) — A spider is being blamed for a car crash in the Florida suburbs.
Broward Sheriff’s Office spokesman Mike Jachles tweeted that the crash happened Tuesday after the driver saw a spider loose in the car.
The white car hit a light pole, knocking it into the street in Cooper City, which is northwest of Miami.
Few details about the crash were available, but pictures taken by the sheriff’s office show damage to the car’s front end.
The webometrics ranks over 26,300 universities globally and 1,520 universities in Africa. Ranking happens twice a year; in January and July.
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A consensus has developed in Washington, DC, for some “pushback” against Iran. Democrats and Republicans would be well-advised to learn from the Cold War: Don’t compromise the battle on the...
Philadelphia Eagles training camp notes: Day 17
PHILADELPHIA — For the first time in three days, the Eagles took the practice field at NovaCare Complex on Monday wearing shorts rather than full pads.
That didn’t dull the intensity, though.
The two and a half hour workout included competitive red zone work and 1-on-1 drills that evoked trash talk and physicality. Alshon Jeffery, Nelson Agholor and Ronald Darby all made plays that drew a loud reaction for the select fans scattered across the practice complex.
Here are more notes from the workout.
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Work begins on Subiaco's newest high school The West Australian
Once complete, the school will open to 2000 students.
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The Democratic field for lieutenant governor grew to three candidates Monday, as former state House Majority Leader Rick Miera announced his candidacy. Miera, 66, represented Albuquerque in the House of Representatives from 1991 through 2014, when he decided not to seek re-election.
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× Lancaster shooting leaves one victim, police searching for suspects
LANCASTER, Pa.– One man is being transported to the hospital after a shooting this morning.
Emergency personnel responded to the 700 block of Poplar Street at 4:15 a.m.
The victims’ condition is unknown at this time.
There are no suspects in custody.
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Snoop Dogg's Super Bowl week has been almost as busy as that of the Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots players who'll be competing.
He headlined BET's Super Bowl Gospel Celebration and debuted music from his upcoming gospel album on Thursday. He held a screening for his new Netflix series, "Coach Snoop," on Friday. And he will work as the DJ of Playboy's Big Game Weekend Party on Saturday in Minneapolis, where the game is being played on Sunday.
Snoop Dogg is so popular that NFL icon Deion Sanders was extra excited when he saw him at Friday's event.
"Coach Snoop" follows Snoop Dogg guiding at-risk kids and helping them focus on their goals. The entertainer says the show is "an emotional roller coaster."
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A prosecutor in Uruguay is asking for formal charges against a former vice president of the South American country.
Lawmakers accepted Raul Sendic’s resignation last year amid corruption accusations involving his tenure as head of state oil company ANCAP. It was the first time a vice president had stepped down in Uruguay.
Prosecutor Luis Pacheco on Monday also requested charges against eight other senior officials at ANCAP and its subsidiaries. A judge must now decide if Sendic goes to trial.
The corruption allegations surfaced after a weekly publication reported that between 2010 and 2013, Sendic used corporate credit cards to make purchases at jewelry, electronics, furniture and other stores apparently unrelated to his official business.
He’s also accused of abuse of office over some contracts.
Sendic has repeatedly denied wrongdoing.
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Will Republican Turmoil Save McCaskill in Missouri?
Gov. Eric Greitens' scandals have thrown the Missouri GOP into turmoil, again, as Democratic Sen. Claire McCaskill runs for reelection.
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Crypt School pupils let their hair down at the 2018 prom, held at the school
The home of a 3-year-old girl who was found unresponsive in a creek Monday, April 9, 2018. The home is in the Bahama community on Rougemont Road in northern Durham County. Virginia Bridges vbridges@heraldsun.com
The Montgomery County Health Department is reminding residents who live in a ten miles radius of the Limerick Nuclear Power Plant that KI tablets, also known as potassium iodide tablets that handed out two years ago to protect the thyroid gland from radioactive iodine, are due to expire in February and June.
New tablets are available at the Pottstown Health Center, 364 King Street.
“Households get a two day supply, 4 tablets for each person. Businesses get a one day supply.”
The County’s Supervisor of Clinical Services Rhonda Stanek says, some residents have been taking the tablets when they hear the monthly testing siren. The tablets are only to be taken when the Governor of health officials give the order.
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The panel continues its discussion about the weekend violence in Charlottesville during a white supremacist rally and President Trump's response to the rally, which many saw as insufficient.
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A new Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawk Helicopter, which was delivered to the U.S. Army during a ceremony at Sikorsky Aircraft in Stratford in 2006. A new Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawk Helicopter, which was delivered to the U.S. Army during a ceremony at Sikorsky Aircraft in Stratford in 2006.
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LONDON — British Prime Minister Theresa May says there is a new sense of optimism in the talks to secure Britain's departure from the European Union.
May is set to address the House of Commons on Monday, updating lawmakers on the negotiations just days after hammering out a deal with the EU on the so-called divorce issues, including the Irish border and Britain's financial obligations. Brexit talks are now expected to move onto trade and security co-operation .
But Britain's argument that nothing is settled until all is agreed upon is causing unease among other countries involved in the decision. Irish officials have rejected assertions that the deal is merely a "statement of intent" rather than legally binding.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - EMAAR PROPERTIES:
* Q2 NET PROFIT ATTRIBUTABLE TO SHAREHOLDERS 1.45 BILLION DIRHAMS VERSUS 1.27 BILLION DIRHAMS YEAR AGO
* Q2 REVENUE 3.79 BILLION DIRHAMS VERSUS 3.73 BILLION DIRHAMS YEAR AGO
* HAS A TOTAL BACKLOG OF 49.5 BILLION DIRHAMS INCLUDING A BACKLOG OF OVER 40 BILLION DIRHAMS IN DUBAI Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
One child has died and around 200 people have been hospitalized after a serious outbreak of food poisoning at a refugee camp in Iraq. About 800 people are thought to have been affected by the outbreak, at UNHCR's Hasansham U2 refugee camp, east of Mosul.
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JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Mississippi's governor has signed the nation's tightest abortion restrictions into law.
Republican Gov. Phil Bryant signed House Bill 1510 on Monday afternoon. It becomes law immediately and bans most abortions after 15 weeks' gestation. Bryant has frequently said he wants Mississippi to be the "safest place in America for an unborn child."
The law's only exceptions are if a fetus has health problems making it "incompatible with life" outside of the womb at full term, or if a pregnant woman's life or a "major bodily function" is threatened by pregnancy. Pregnancies resulting from rape and incest aren't exempted.
Abortion rights advocates are calling the law unconstitutional because it limits abortion before fetuses can live outside the womb. The owner of Mississippi's only abortion clinic opposes the law and has pledged to sue.
A former Fine Gael TD and Minister of State has been named President of the Court of Appeal.
Mr. Justice George Birmingham was nominated at this morning's cabinet meeting.
He was appointed a High Court judge in 2007 and moved to the Court of Appeal in 2014.
Mr Justice Birmingham had served eight years as a TD in the 1980s and was a Minister of State for five years.
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× Weather forecast for the Great American Eclipse
Here is a look at the forecast for the Great American Eclipse Monday August 21st.
Hopefully you’ve gotten your travel plans and reservations confirmed. Planning to be in the total eclipse zone at this point may put you in a giant traffic jam with little/no available gasoline, food, and lodging. But staying put in the partial eclipse zone will still give you, friends, and family quite a show! And tens of millions of Americans will see the partial eclipse.
The forecast below will be updated throughout the week.
CLOUDY
Pacific Northwest
Carolinas
PARTLY CLOUDY
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Zimbabwe’s President, Emmerson Mnangagwa has announced that the country will hold presidential and parliamentary elections on the 30th of July, a vote he vows will be free and fair with international monitoring. Lulu White-Raheem, CEO of the Elections Consulting Agency of Africa joins CNBC Africa for more.
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Isaiah Washington, who plays E.D. Nixon in a new movie, kneels next to a statue of Rosa Parks. The first official screening of TV One's film "Behind the Movement" was shown to a packed house Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018, in the auditorium of the Rosa Parks Museum in Montgomery, Ala. The film on Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott will air Feb. 11 on TV One.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump spoke to South Korean President Moon Jae-in on Friday about human rights in North Korea and trade between the United States and South Korea, the White House said.
“The two leaders discussed the importance of improving the human rights situation in North Korea and underscored their commitment to work together on this issue,” it said in a statement. “President Trump also reiterated his commitment to addressing the trade imbalance between the two countries.”
Trump also wished South Korea a successful Winter Olympics.
WASHINGTON — 106.7 The Fan’s cast of radio personalities gathered for a publicity photoshoot Tuesday, and while the final results aren’t in, there were plenty of noticeable oddities in this proof.
Honestly, what the heck is going on here?
Several observations:
*Dukes has different colored shoes. *Odd seeing Dukes not in a wrestling t-shirt; not odd seeing him not smiling. *Is Danny standing on his tippy toes? *Grant’s shirt is wayyy too big (congrats on the weight loss, pal). *EB, still a horrific smiler. *Is everyone looking at the same camera?
Spot any other abnormalities? Let us know.
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March 19 (Reuters) - Entra Asa:
* REG-ENTRA ASA: BUYS DEVELOPMENT PROJECT AT BRYN IN OSLO
* ‍HAS SIGNED AN AGREEMENT TO BUY PROPERTY NILS HANSENS VEI 20 AT BRYN IN OSLO FOR NOK 50 MILL​
* ‍PROPERTY IS APPROXIMATELY 3,150 SQM AND IS 81 % LET ON SHORT TERM CONTRACTS.​
* ‍CLOSING IS EXPECTED TO TAKE PLACE 3 APRIL 2018.​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
A historian has been charged with stealing the dog tags of U.S. servicemen whose planes crashed in World War II from the National Archives and selling them on eBay.
The U.S. attorney's office in Maryland says in a news release that 32-year-old Antonin DeHays of College Park, Maryland, was charged theft of government records in federal court Tuesday.
According to an affidavit, DeHays repeatedly visited the National Archives at College Park. Prosecutors say he stole dog tags and other documents.
Authorities say the dog tags of a downed Tuskegee airman were stolen and DeHays "donated" them to a museum in Virginia.
Prosecutors say a search of DeHays' home led to the recovery of documents missing from the National Archives.
No phone number could be found for DeHays.
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I know very, very little about the inner workings of media players and things like graphic cards, but what I do know is that I have seen enough interactive virtual tours on different devices to know they’re often choppy and sluggish. They’re smooth, usually, when there’s a PC with a dedicated graphics card driving things.
Maybe I just don’t know enough, but this impressed me – an $89 Chromebit working off a touchscreen, smoothly navigating a set of 360 degree real estate images, with the images hosted in the cloud.
It’s a quick video by the UK-based digital signage CMS start-up SmartContent. I did a podcast recently with the company’s co-founder.
An Iowa-based utility is proposing a massive wind turbine project that would be the nation's first investor-owned electric utility to generate all of its customer demand from wind energy.
Des Moines-based MidAmerican Energy said Wednesday that it's submitting its proposal for a $922 million wind project to the Iowa Utilities Board.
The utility says the project would generate 591 megawatts of power, or enough electricity to power 2.4 million homes.
If approved, the proposal would mark MidAmerican's 12th wind project.
MidAmerican is a subsidiary of Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway. It already has 2,189 wind turbines on 27 wind farms in Iowa, producing 4,400 megawatts of power.
If the latest project is approved and completed, the utility's total investment in wind will total more than $12 billion.
The project is slated for completion in late 2020.
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TORONTO - The University of Toronto says it has asked Facebook to remove an event page for a white nationalist rally at the institution's downtown campus.
Althea Blackburn-Evans, a U of T spokeswoman, says no organizers for the Toronto Nationalist Rally have inquired about booking space at the university.
She adds that the university reached out to Facebook and asked them to remove the event page, but has not received a response.
The Toronto Nationalist Rally, according to its event page, is scheduled for September 14.
It is hosted by the Canadian Nationalist Party, a political organization that claims to support ethnic nationalism.
According to the event page, the rally is intended to discuss "the nationalist movement in Canada."
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Global Self Storage Inc-
* Global Self Storage reports second quarter and six-month 2017 results
* Q2 adjusted FFO per share $0.06
* Q2 FFO per share $0.06
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We already have evidence of the same in the form of previous quarterly reports , where these businesses contribute about 68 percent to the overall operating profit. The global memory-chip leader said first-quarter operating profit was likely 9.9 trillion won , compared with an average forecast of 9.4 trillion won from a Thomson Reuters survey.
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I recently set the Compact Dark theme as my default in Firefox. Since we don’t yet have Linux client-side window decorations yet (when is that happening??), it looks kind of bad in GNOME. The window decorator shows up as a light band in a sea of darkness:
It just looks bad. You know? I looked for an addon that would change the decorator to the dark-themed one, but I couldn’t find any. I ended up adapting the gtk-dark-theme Atom addon to a Firefox one. It was pretty easy. I did it over a remarkable infant sleep session on a Saturday morning. Here is the result:
You can grab the yet-to-be-reviewed addon here.
EVERETT, Wash. (AP) — Authorities say a 13-year-old boy is accused of fatally shooting a 14-year-old boy after the victim challenged his gang affiliation.
Local media reports that court documents accuse the suspect of telling the victim he didn’t like his blue shoes while they were at school on Wednesday, and then flashing a gun and walking away.
Court documents state that later in the day, the victim and a friend were walking along a path behind an apartment building when they ran into the suspect.
The 13-year-old is then accused of shooting the 14-year-old after he challenged his gang affiliation.
The victim, identified as David Sandoval-Hilarios, later died at a hospital.
Authorities say the suspect told them he got the gun from a 12-year-old friend.
The boy was arrested for investigation of second-degree murder.
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ATLANTA — UPS says in court records that it suspects one of its pilots obtained secret business plans for the shipping giant’s aircraft fleet and posted them online.
The Georgia-based company is taking steps to identify whoever was responsible for posting the strategic plans on an internet message board frequented by pilots.
In a federal lawsuit filed this week, UPS says its strategic plans are highly confidential, and says a PowerPoint presentation was intended only for senior executives.
A judge gave the company permission to subpoena records from Yahoo Holdings Inc. for emails from a specific Yahoo.com email address. UPS also plans to subpoena internet records from a national pilots’ union.
UPS spokesman Steve Gaut said the company filed the lawsuit to find out who obtained the plans and posted them online.
Police responded to a well being check and found two people dead at an O'Fallon home on Carol Ann Drive. Kara Berg kberg@bnd.com
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Tue, Feb 14: A lot of tears on campus at Mount Royal University as staff, students and an entire faculty cope with this sudden loss of two instructors. As Jill Croteau reports, they are finding a measure of comfort being able to mourn together.
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ROCK ISLAND, Ill. — Authorities say two people have died after a tree branch fell on spectators during a fireworks display in western Illinois.
The Rock Island County Sheriff’s Office says the branch fell from a large oak tree outside the county courthouse in Rock Island around 9:40 p.m. Tuesday.
Dozens were sitting near the tree watching the fireworks when the branch fell about 25 feet (8 meters) and crushed some of the spectators. Some of those who weren’t hurt tried to lift the branch to free the people trapped beneath.
Authorities said 61-year-old Daniel Mendoza Sr. of Rock Island was pronounced dead at the scene. Seventy-two-year-old Lawrence Anderson of Moline died at a hospital.
Authorities have not provided the causes of death.
Five other people were injured.
press release: Celebrating the 20th Year Anniversary for JP Hair Design Inc.
Saturday, June 2, 2018, 7:00 p.m. – 11:00pm, Madison College Truax Campus | 1701 Wright Street
Cost: $30.00 per person *All Ticket Purchase in Advance – No Tickets at Door.
Taylor “Smitty” Smith Scholarship: A scholarship for the Apprenticeship Program at Madison College will be presented at the Anniversary Celebration
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Program consists of:
Acknowledgement of all Staff members since 1998
Acknowledgement of Key Mentors and Partnerships
Taylor “Smitty” Smith Scholarship Recipient
Memories throughout the 20 Years
BRASILIA, April 6 Proposed changes to the Brazilian government's pension reform proposal do not threaten an ongoing overhaul of government finances, the finance ministry said in a statement on Thursday.
Brazil's real weakened and local stocks fell on Thursday over doubts whether President Michel Temer will be able to secure approval for a pension reform designed to rebalance the country's depleted accounts. (Reporting by Alonso Soto; Editing by Jonathan Oatis)
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Crowder participated in 1-on-1 and 7-on-7 drills during Sunday's practice, Stephen Czarda of Redskins.com reports.
Crowder has been slowed by a hamstring injury the past couple weeks, but in taking part in competitive drill work Sunday, it appears he's verging on a full return to the fold. That comes as great news to the Redskins, who also hope to welcome tight end Jordan Reed (toe) back within the next week or so. Despite Crowder's progress, however, it wouldn't be surprising if Washington declines to play him in Saturday's second preseason game against Green Bay.
Feb 14 Norwood Systems Ltd
* Handover of board chairman role
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Why, sometimes I've believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast" – Alice in Wonderland. The problem for the British narrative in the Skripal case is that one would have to believe way more than six things.
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FRANKFURT German pump maker Busch is seeking to install a family member in the supervisory board of takeover target Pfeiffer Vacuum (PV.DE) at short notice and is striving for the chairmanship, it said in the official offer document published on Wednesday.
Busch reiterated its improved offer of 110 euros per Pfeiffer Vacuum (PV.DE) share plus a dividend of 3.60 euros a share. It described its intentions as "friendly".
Last week, Busch had promised to hold off changes to rival Pfeiffer Vacuum's strategy and to safeguard jobs as it seeks to drum up support for its latest takeover offer.
(Reporting by Arno Schuetze; Editing by Georgina Prodhan)
The Wolverines of Mountain Lake Area were able to score 84 points against the top-seeded Springfield Tigers.
But it wouldn't be enough for the South 2A sub-section finals.
Behind a 32 point performance from Isaac Fink (22 points in the first half) the Tigers are able to come away with a 91-84 win at Lund Arena on the Gustavus Adolphus College campus.
Next up for Springfield: the Cedar Mountain/Comfrey Cougars. That game will be played on Friday at MSU.
Tip-off scheduled for 6 PM
A couple of hundred party-goers had penetrated the old military Asiat site in Vilvoorde. An appeal was launched on social media to join. Organisers of the illegal fete had brought a lorry for the music and to supply drinks. They had broken the lock of the main gate to get in.
Local police first let the party-goers do their thing, but intervened after a couple of hours, with the help of federal colleagues. By then, the crowd had swollen to about a thousand, including guests from France and the Netherlands. The atmosphere during the intervention was very hostile, with some party-goers and police officers sustaining injuries.
Vilvoorde Burgomaster Hans Bonte says organisers will not escape punishment. "We will impose fines. We are talking about burglary, violence against police and fire services and vandalism. The punishment will not be a light one."
It’s almost time for the biggest night in football! Two teams go head to head, people gather at parties, and sometimes, it can get a little out of hand. Karen Thomas, Certified Etiquette Expert with CT Etiquette shared some party etiquette tips to keep you on your best behavior at your big game celebrations!
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The Inspector General of Police, IGP Ibrahim k. Idris on Saturday, December 31, embarked on the spot assessment and fact finding visit in crisis-laden area in Kafanchan, Jarma Local Government Area, Kaduna State. The IGP held a meeting with stakeholders and the people of Jarma Local Government Area, Kafanchan, Kaduna State to proffer solutions to the lingering crisis.
Idris also announced that the Nigerian Police would establish a mobile police base in Kafanshan to address the security problems in the area. “From the discussion I had with Kaduna State Governor Malam Nasir El-rufai, we have decided to station a mobile police base in Kafanchan,” he said.
KANSAS CITY, Kan. — One man is in custody after jumping into the Missouri River in an attempt to evade police.
Kansas City, Mo. Police Department officers were involved in a pursuit of a suspect Wednesday afternoon. The pursuit began when a driver reportedly struck a police vehicle at Independence and Kensington around 1:45 p.m. and attempted to flee.
The chase reportedly made its way through downtown KCK in the area of the rail yards at Quindaro Boulevard and Fairfax Trafficway.
The man jumped into the Missouri River but was eventually captured by KCK firefighters in a boat.
The suspect’s identity has not been released.
Police at Kaapmuiden near the Kruger National Park in Mpumalanga have arrested a 38-year-old man found in possession of two sets of rhino horns.
The man was arrested during routine, daily police operations at Nkomazi Plaza on Friday, Mpumalanga police said in a statement.
The arrest followed after officers stopped a sedan car and searched it. “They then noticed that the man had a cooler box placed on the passenger seat and upon opening it they made the discovery.”
Mpumalanga police commissioner Lieutenant General Mondli Zuma lauded the officers for their “alertness and versatility that led to the recovery of the horns”.
Poaching of endangered and protected species was one of the problematic crimes in the province and was therefore a priority. The arrested man would appear in the Barberton Magistrate’s Court on Monday.
– African News Agency (ANA)
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March 28 Koninklijke Philips NV :
* Said on Monday it has signed an agreement to acquire Australian Pharmacy Sleep Services (APSS), a pharmacy sleep testing company
* The transaction is expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2017
* Financial details of the transaction will not be disclosed
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We're now several days into a Twitter war between Harry Potter author JK Rowling and Spam-faced stupidity merchant Piers Morgan.
Morgan is fresh from a pyrrhic Twitter spat with the actor Ewan McGregor.
The new Rowling brawl started when Morgan was told to "f**k off" by Australian comedian Jim Jefferies during a debate about Donald Trump's travel ban on Real Time with Bill Maher.
The clip went viral, helped on by JK Rowling.
Morgan turned to the Twitter Comebacks chapter in his well-thumbed copy of The Big Boy's Book of Classless Petulance.
Then it got really cringeworthy.
Maybe Morgan should have read Harry Potter, though he's being helped by one book shop which is tweeting The Philosopher's Stone at him.
But if he knew Twitter better, he'd have held back from lashing out at Rowling. She doesn't take prisoners.
Nice.
BOSTON — Reigning New York City Marathon winner Shalane Flanagan will run in Boston next year in a fourth attempt to win her hometown race.
The four-time Olympian and reigning Chicago Marathon champion will be joined on the men's side by Galen Rupp in a field of elite Americans announced Monday by race sponsor John Hancock. Olympians Desiree Linden, Dathan Ritzenhein, Abdi Abdirahman, Deena Kastor and Molly Huddle also are signed up for the 122nd edition of the world's oldest annual marathon, which is being held April 16.
Last month, Flanagan became the first American woman to win New York since 1977. No U.S. woman has won Boston since 1985. But last April, the Americans had their best finishes since then, grabbing two of the top four women's spots and six of the top ten for men.
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DENVER, Colo. — A bill allowing Colorado women to fill birth control prescriptions for a one-year supply has passed another barrier in the Senate.
Right now, women can only receive up to a three-month supply of contraception at a time. More than 90 percent of women in the U.S. use some type of birth control at some point in their lifetime, according to officials with Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains.
HB 17-1186 failed in a Senate committee in 2016 but this year, the bill had bipartisan support in both the House and Senate.
The 12-month contraception bill passed unanimously in the Senate State Affairs committee last week.
The bill still needs final approval in the Senate.
Listen all week, starting Tuesday, for your chance to win a pair of tickets to see Shawn Mendes when he comes to the American Airlines Center on July 19th!
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The Texas Rangers and veteran pitcher Bartolo Colon are reportedly in talks for a minor league deal, reports MLB.com's Jesse Sanchez.
According to Sanchez, there is momentum to the deal.
The free agent most recently played part of the 2017 season with the Minnesota Twins.
Colon, 44, has played for 10 teams, including the Cleveland Indians, Montreal Expos, Chicago White Sox, New York Yankees, Los Angeles Angels, Oakland Athletics, Boston Red Sox, New York Mets and Atlanta Braves.
In his 20-year career, he's a four-time All-Star and the 2005 AL Cy Young Award winner.
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder is speaking out against hate and violence following the white supremacist rally that spiraled into deadly confrontation in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Snyder released a statement Monday saying, "Hate speech and violence are not welcome in Michigan -- it's not representative of who Michiganders truly are or of the future we want to build for our children."
Snyder says history has shown "hate begets hate and violence begets violence. On the other hand, unity and cooperation have shown how much we can accomplish when we respect our neighbors, embrace our differences and focus our energy on how we can all move forward and prosper together."
Vigils and rallies seeking to counter the Virginia violence occurred Sunday in the Detroit area, Ann Arbor, Kalamazoo and Traverse City.
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Harvey Weinstein won't testify before the grand jury that's weighing whether to indict him on rape and other sex charges
NEW YORK (AP) — Harvey Weinstein won't testify before the grand jury that's weighing whether to indict him on rape and other sex charges. Translator To read this article in one of Houston's most-spoken languages, click on the button below. Education
Vintage Trouble is a sensational, soulful four-man band whose very essence screams out loud of the late 1950’s to 1960’s. Turned on by and tuned into the evolutionary period in music and life when there was a razor thin line between Rhythm & Blues and Rock & Roll, the band reconnects us all to one universal vibration.
(WESH) A Florida woman is alive after bystanders jumped into stormy waters to pull her out of her sinking car.
Around six inches of rain fell Sunday night, in Indian Harbour Beach, making conditions difficult for a driver and for about a half-dozen people who witnessed the driver’s car fall into the water and start sinking.
It happened at the Eau Gallie Yacht Club in Indian Harbour Beach. The water there is part of the Banana River Lagoon, and it’s deep enough to swallow up a car.
The night was dark and the rain was blinding. The driver mistook a boat ramp for a turn onto the road home.
“They took action and jumped into the canal,” said Cmdr. Ralph Garcia, of the Indian Harbour Beach Police Department.
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Lamb went 3-for-4 with a double in Sunday's 7-2 loss to the Cubs.
It was Lamb's first three-hit performance since June 27, and his sixth overall of the season. Thanks to an improvement in walk rate and some better luck on balls in play, Lamb is trending toward career-best marks in both batting average and on-base percentage, which have come without him sacrificing any power. With 23 doubles and 25 home runs on the season, he's well on his way to coming close to matching or surpassing his outputs in both categories from his breakthrough 2016 campaign.
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Newly released law enforcement video shows officers tackling and punching a man in an altercation that led to assault charges against two North Carolina state troopers and a sheriff’s deputy.
Dashboard camera video from one of the first troopers to arrive shows Kyron Hinton standing alone on April 3, moaning and gesturing on a Raleigh street. Officers from multiple agencies then surround him.
Eventually a canine handler approaches, and the dog lunges and gets a mouthful of Hinton’s clothing. The canine handler then tackles Hinton. While Hinton is on the ground, at least one officer can be seen punching him.
The videos were released Wednesday to media outlets who went to court to request they be made public.
Two troopers and a deputy were charged with assault earlier this month.
× Weekend run in downtown Indianapolis to slow traffic
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Another opportunity for runners to enjoy their sport on the streets in downtown Indianapolis will occur this weekend, however drivers will again be practicing patience as well as finding alternate routes as the Polar Bear 5 Mile and 5K Run/Walk takes place on Saturday, February 18th.
South Street between Delaware and Alabama streets will be completely closed from 7:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. for the Polar Bear 5 Mile and 5K Run/Walk and additional streets along the route will have single lane closures from 9 – 11:30 a.m.
India must wake up to obesity among kids India has the second highest number of obese children in the world after China, according to a study that has…
Pakistan terror giving China food for thought The Chinese are apparently getting wary of terrorism in Pakistan and the effect a volatile law and order in Pakistan…
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Dr Ziaul Islam made medical college BoG chairman
NOWSHERA: The Board of Governors (BoG) of Nowshera Medical College and its tertiary care hospital, Qazi Hussain Ahmad Medical Complex, held its first meeting which was introductory and meant for preparing a strategy for the institution.
The BoG members requested a senior ophthalmologist, Prof Dr Ziaul Islam to chair the board for his experience in the medical teaching institutions and being founder of two public sector medical colleges - Khyber Girls Medical College Peshawar and Bacha Khan Medical College Mardan.
Week of Predictions: Menu Sticker Shock
It’s a new year! And instead of spending the last few weeks looking back, we’re spending this week looking forward into our crystal ball (emoji) at what we think 2017 holds in store for us. If you have your own predictions, reply to the email and let us know.
Every week, as we read the excited narrations of the Burger Hunter, we can’t help but think, “Dang, some of these dang burgers are just too dang expensive”. And it’s not just burgers—for the latter half of last year we balked at some of the prices for bowls of ramen to donuts to craft cocktails. Food is expensive! We get it! But we’re still going to get some sticker shock, although not be surprised, when we see $15 burgers and bowls and drinks become the norm this year. To keep track of things throughout the year, we’ll also be doing an old school price sheet once a week so you know where everything is at.
Police block an area of Cypress Trail and Coran Lane, just off Rancho Drive, after a homicide on June 6, 2017. (Luis Marquez/FOX5)
Police arrested two suspects Wednesday from an execution-style homicide that happened June 5.
Las Vegas Metro police were called to the area of Coran Lane and Cypress Trail, which is south of Rancho Drive and Lake Mead Boulevard, at about 11:30 p.m. on June 5.
According to Lt. Dan McGrath, of Metro's Homicide Section, a man, later identified as 65-year-old Jerry Lee Moore was found face down in the street and handcuffed from behind. Police said the man appeared to have suffered a gunshot wound to the head.
"I would call this an execution," McGrath said. "He's handcuffed. Doesn't look like much sign of a struggle."
Police also noted no one in the area called them regarding a gunshot.
Stay with FOX5 and fox5vegas.com for updates.
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What can we talk about today? Wow, an attack in Edmonton, knife attack in France, shootings in Las Vegas! Every day there is something else.
God bless our little towns. The only noise this past weekend was German music and trucks and tractors roaring at Oktoberfest in Ladysmith. There was a good crowd as usual and many campers. It was a bit on the cool side but that was okay.
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ROCKFORD, Ill. — Nic Petan scored in overtime as the Manitoba Moose edged the Rockford IceHogs 4-3 on Friday in American Hockey League action.
Patrice Cormier, Jan Kostalek and Brendan Lemieux had goals in regulation time for Manitoba (30-10-5), the AHL affiliate of the Winnipeg Jets. Eric Comrie made 37 saves for the win.
Luke Johnson tied the game 3-3 for Rockford (24-17-6) with less than two minutes to play in the third period. Anthony Louis and Tyler Sikura also scored. Collin Delia stopped 46 shots.
The Moose went 2 for 3 on the power play and the IceHogs were 0 for 2 with the man advantage.
CAMDEN, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri State Highway Patrol now says it’s unsure who was driving a boat that struck a rock bluff on the Lake of the Ozarks in central Missouri, killing three friends from Kansas.
A Kansas man, 22-year-old Hayden Frazier, of Overland Park, was arrested after the crash on May 19 but was never charged.
On Tuesday, the patrol said its preliminary report has been revised to list the driver as unknown. Investigators intend to reconstruct the accident as the investigation continues. The patrol didn’t indicate why the report was changed.
At the time, investigators said Frazier was driving the boat.
Those killed were 23-year-old Joseph LeMark and 24-year-old Daniel Lewis, both of Overland Park, and 21-year-old Hailey Hochanadel, of Olathe.
A woman on the boat Ashley Lamb, 22, of Olathe a senior at Kansas State University, remains hospitalized and faces a long road to recovery.
Students walk to class in an Upstate school. (File/FOX Carolina)
South Carolina’s Superintendent of Education, Molly Spearman, will be in Spartanburg on Monday for a back-to-school pep rally, according to Spartanburg County District 3.
The pep rally will be held at the Broome High School Football Stadium at 6:30 p.m.
At the rally, students and students can meet staff members, learn about sports teams, and enjoy a community fair with colleges and local businesses attending, the school district said.
Spearman will speak at 5:30 p.m. at the District Three Community Auditorium prior to the rally.
All Spartanburg County School districts head back to school on Thursday, August 17.
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The state of Indiana has completed taking control of building a long-delayed section of the Interstate 69 extension from a private developer.
The Indiana Finance Authority on Monday completed a transaction to terminate the state's contractual relationship with I-69 Development Partners, to reimburse the developer's bond holders for $246 million, and to return direct control of the Section 5 project between Bloomington and Martinsville to the Indiana Department of Transportation.
Gov. Eric Holcomb says the state now "is officially in charge" of the project.
Work on the 21-mile section stalled amid financial troubles for I-69 Development Partners and contractor Isolux Corsan. Construction started in 2014 with an October 2016 completion deadline. Completion now is projected by August 2018.
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Report: Celtics were unwilling to give up Terry Rozier in potential Serge Ibaka trade
Danny Ainge is apparently a big-time Terry Rozier enthusiast.
According to a report by Jared Weiss and Keith Smith of CelticsBlog Tuesday, the Celtics had discussions with the Orlando Magic about a possible Serge Ibaka trade but were unwilling to give up the second-year guard Rozier.
Ibaka will become a free agent after the season, so it’s understandable that the Celtics might not have been willing to give up anything of value for him right now. But the 22-year-old Rozier, Boston’s first-round pick in 2015, hasn’t exactly been a stud for them and is averaging just 5.6 points and 1.7 assists per game this season backing up Isaiah Thomas.
The Celtics do have a history of overvaluing their own assets, so we’ll see if passing on Ibaka, who was instead traded to one of their major Eastern competitors in the Toronto Raptors, will come back to haunt them.
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Turkey, Greece to mull bilateral relations
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Turkey and Greece will discuss the development of bilateral relations during the visit of Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim to Athens June 19, Yildirim’s chancellery said June 15.
It is noted that regional issues will also be discussed during Yildirim’s meeting with Prime Minister of Greece Alexis Tsipras.
It is also expected that the Turkish prime minister will meet with the representatives of the Turkish diaspora in Greece.
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March 19 (Reuters) - Aileron Therapeutics Inc:
* AILERON THERAPEUTICS APPOINTS JEFFREY A. BAILEY TO ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
* AILERON THERAPEUTICS INC - ‍APPOINTMENT OF JEFFREY BAILEY AS CHAIRMAN OF ITS BOARD​
* AILERON THERAPEUTICS INC - ‍BAILEY REPLACES SCOTT KAPNICK AS CHAIRMAN​
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Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL.
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April 13 Straight Path Communications Inc , which agreed to be bought by AT&T Inc for $1.25 billion, said on Thursday it had received a letter from a third party that was considering topping AT&T's offer.
Straight Path said the party, which it did not name, had made a bid to acquire the company before AT&T's offer.
AT&T, which earlier this week agreed to buy the holder of licenses to wireless spectrum in an all-stock deal, could not immediately be reached for comment. (Reporting by Laharee Chatterjee in Bengaluru; Editing by Sai Sachin Ravikumar)
Money Market Fund Rules Ban Share Cancellations, EU Warns
Law360, London (February 2, 2018, 6:53 PM GMT) -- The European Commission has concluded that share cancellations breach incoming money market funds rules, even though investors have argued that the fund value management tool performs a valid function, according to a letter published on Friday.
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TOKYO (AP) — The Latest on U.S. Vice President Mike Pence’s trip to Asia (all times local):
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U.S. Vice President Mike Pence has arrived in Japan for the second stop of a 10-day Asia tour.
His plane touched down Tuesday at the U.S. military’s Atsugi base outside Tokyo.
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The focus of his trip is expected to shift in Japan to trade. North Korea’s nuclear and missile development dominated the agenda on his first stop in South Korea.
Pence told business leaders before leaving Seoul that the Trump administration is reviewing all trade agreements as part of its “America First” policy.
White House officials say the meetings in Tokyo are meant to forge a framework for future discussions after the U.S. withdrew from a Pacific Rim trade pact.
While the Legislature considers making changes to how Alaska Permanent Fund earnings are spent, a pair of former lawmakers are working to block a reduction to Permanent Fund dividends. Clem Tillion has a message to lawmakers who want to reduce the PFD: Don't think any changes you make are going to last.
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Third Man Records has released a video of an exclusive video of U2 recording on their premises in Nashville. Bono and the crew performed an acoustic version of “Love Is Bigger Than Anything in its Way” from Songs of Experience, their most recent studio album released late last year. The performance was originally streamed on Facebook Live, where the band also performed “Red Flag Day,” also from Songs of Experience. The stripped-down session for the Jack-White-founded label is slated to be released on limited-edition vinyl soon, according to a note in the video description. Enjoy the song, free from the band’s typical delay-drenched density, below.
Los Angeles Lakers star Julius Randle would welcome the opportunity to play alongside LeBron James at the Staples Center.
James will enter free agency this summer with almost every team hoping to convince him to join their franchise.
The Cleveland Cavaliers will be hoping to keep hold of the three-time NBA champion but rumours have suggested the Lakers are in strong contention.
And Randle admits he would jump at the opportunity to learn from another legend of the sport.
He said: “I played with [Kobe Bryant]. What you learn from Bean as far as mentality and just the little things, his work ethic, I would love to play with Bron and learn the same things.
Of all construction materials, concrete is perhaps the one that allows the greatest diversity of finishes and textures. The mixture of its ingredients, the shape and texture of the formwork, and the pigmentation of the materials all offer the opportunity to achieve an interesting design. This week we've prepared a selection of 10 inspiring images of innovative concrete, taken by renowned photographers such as Gonzalo Viramonte, Song Yousub, and Ana Cecilia Garza Villarreal.
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At its 25th annual gala at the Salem Golf Club on February 3, Ridgefield A Better Chance honored Synchrony Financial CEO Margaret Keane. RABC funds and places talented and highly motivated high-school minority students in outstanding academic systems.
Photos below: Margaret Keane with the current scholars at Ridgefield High School;
gala emcee Ira Joe Fisher, Shelly Fisher, Sharon Dornfeld, and Bill Dornfeld;
academic advisor Michele Fugazy and student Makyla Addison.
Mariah hotness reminds us that Instagram International modeling hotties can be both intellectual and beautiful as we check this collection of all the Kansas City mainstream media links. Take a peek: Celebrations for the opening of a $568 million shipping terminal - tied to the U.S. by Kansas City Southern operations - were muted due to worries about policy changes that could harm U.S.-Mexican trade.
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Port Blair, Feb 14: High waves in the range of 3.0 – 3.3 meters are forecasted during 17:30 hours on 14-02-2017 to 23:30 hours of 16-02-2017 along the west coast of Nicobar Islands between Ten Degree Channel to Great Channel. Current speeds vary between 95 – 106 cm/sec. Fishermen are advised to be cautious while venturing into the sea. The general public is advised to take precautionary measures and in case of any emergency contact in the following phone numbers of State Control Room, District Control Room and Emergency Operation Centres.
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U.K. Prime Minister Calls For Early Election, U.S. Special Election In Georgia
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The driver of a Tesla Inc vehicle crashed into an unoccupied, parked police vehicle in Laguna Beach, California, on Tuesday and the driver told investigators the Tesla was in "Autopilot" mode at the time, a police spokesman said.
The driver suffered minor injuries, Laguna Beach Sergeant Jim Cota said. Asked about Tuesday's crash, Tesla said, "When using Autopilot, drivers are continuously reminded of their responsibility to keep their hands on the wheel and maintain control of the vehicle at all times. Tesla has always been clear that Autopilot doesn't make the car impervious to all accidents."
(Reporting by David Shepardson; Editing by Leslie Adler)
HONOLULU (AP) - Hawaii officials are advising more residents of a rural Big Island district to evacuate because of approaching lava from Kilauea volcano.
Hawaii County Civil Defense said Wednesday lava from fissures continues to advance toward subdivisions in the Puna district. Officials say those in Kapoho Beach Lots and Vacationland are at risk of being isolated if lava crosses a road.
The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory says vigorous eruption continues from a series of vents that began opening earlier this month. Lava has crossed a key highway that connects the commercial center of Pahoa with Leilani Estates, where the eruption began.
Residents of Leilani Estates and nearby areas have previously been ordered to evacuate.
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My family has spent the past year traveling the continent, and the city of Hillsboro has stayed fresh in my mind. Unfortunately, it's not for the great meals we had there or the city's prime location, but rather for the bad experiences we had with the people there.
We are an interracial family, and we were surprised that a town so close to the supposed progressive city of Portland seems to be so backward. We never felt comfortable during our stay there, and when we had to report some people for harassment, we felt like the police were more concerned with checking up on us - the victims - than tracking down the perpetrators.
In our year of travel, Hillsboro stands out as a city in need of some real soul searching. Does Hillsboro want to embrace diversity and attract educated, law-abiding, gainfully employed residents, or does it want to hold on to that unwelcoming energy that drove us away?
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Kroeger founded the Canadian rock band in 1995 with his brother, Chad, the group’s lead singer. To date, they’ve released nine albums, with hits including “Rockstar,” “Photograph” and “How You Remind Me,” which was named by Nielsen Soundscan as the most-played song on U.S. radio during the 2000s.
Feb 3 (Reuters) - Alice Merryweather was given a late ticket to the Pyeongchang Olympics on Saturday as a quota replacement for injured downhiller Steven Nyman on the U.S. Alpine ski team.
Team veteran Nyman, 35, suffered a season-ending knee injury during downhill training last month in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany.
Merryweather, 21, won the women’s downhill gold medal at last year’s FIS Junior World Ski Championships and has been competing in the World Cup this season.
She finished 37th in Saturday’s Garmisch downhill, won by U.S. team mate Lindsey Vonn -- the 80th World Cup win of her career.
Merryweather’s addition brings the U.S. Olympic team up to a record 243 athletes. (Reporting by Alan Baldwin, editing by Clare Fallon)
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Travel with the Red Lion Pub as we bring Rose wine's from around the world to down-town Milwaukee!
With our first "Wine Around the World" event we will be traveling to Italy, France, Spain, and the West Coast of the U.S. Sampling 6 Rose wine's from these areas as they are accompanied by delicious small plates prepared in house.
Use your information sheets to keep track of your favorites, we will be bringing in bottles of these speciality rose wine's which will be available for purchase during the event.
*First 20 to sign up receive a complimentary split of Lunetta Sparkling Rose being featured from Italy.
Pre-registration is encouraged, space is limited. Please use the Eventbrite link to purchase your ticket or contact sandy@redlionpubmke.com for more information.
Miami Republican Sen. Anitere Flores is spearheading legislation this year to address excessive standardized testing in Florida public schools. The original bill was crafted in part with help from the Jeb Bush-founded Foundation for Florida's Future, which has since taken out a web ad praising Flores.
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Landry was present for the start of the Dolphins' offseason workout program Monday, Omar Kelly of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports.
Landry is currently set to earn under $1 million this season, which comes after he's led the Dolphins in receptions in each of his first three NFL campaigns. As not only Miami's top offensive playmaker, but also one of the team's leaders in the locker room, he's someone the organization hopes to secure to a long-term contract. Knowing that initiative, and after seeing many of his teammates taken care of financially this offseason, Landry's faith in striking a deal is evidenced by his decision to attend the Dolphins' voluntary workouts, keeping a harmonious relationship between he and the team as preparations turn toward the 2017 campaign.
The annual St. Thomas Catholic Church 5K kicks off the Irish Italian Festival Friday at 6 p.m. on the Longleaf Trace.
Every year, the funds from the race go toward a different cause, and this year the money will help with tornado relief. The registration fee is $25.
Colleen's Heart fundraising group, comprised of this year's and former Irish Italian Festival queens, make the decision on where the money will be donated. In 2016, funds from the race were given to the Holy Child Catholic Girl's school in Ghana, where St. Thomas Father Godfrey is from.
“The festival is actually to raise F-U-N," said Kim Busche, Irish Italian Chairman. "If we’re fortunate enough to get enough F-U-N-D, funds, then what we do is spread them around as we can."
You can register for the race online or at the event. Registration for the race starts at 4:30 p.m. on the Longleaf Trace behind the church, located at 3117 W 4th Street.
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JOHANNESBURG, April 6 South African President Jacob Zuma pledged on Thursday to redistribute wealth in the economy to poor black people as part of a policy he calls "radical socio-economic transformtaion".
"We mean the fundamental change in the structure, systems, institutions and patterns of ownership, management and control of the economy in favour of South Africans, especially the poor," Zuma said in a speech to members of local government.
Zuma's fresh "transformation" pledge has been criticised by opponents who say it is a populist attempt to win votes and vague rhetoric similar to many promises made since the end of apartheid in 1994. (Reporting by Mfuneko Toyana; Writing by Joe Brock; Editing by James Macharia)
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Christmas is a time for hosting family and friends - and devouring lots of indulgent food and booze.
But no matter how hard you plan, there's always the need to pop out to your local supermarket for those last minute perishables or forgotten loaf of bread.
Rather than getting caught short, you can avoid any stress by checking details for your local before leaving the house.
If Morrisons is your supermarket of choice, we've got opening times for Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day - because lets face it, there's only so many leftover turkey sandwiches you can eat.
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When will Morrisons be open?
We've put together a handy guide below or head over to the on the supermarket's website and use the store finder tool.
Traffic in and around Newport is at a standstill this afternoon (Friday).
A section of the High Street has been closed for emergency repair works by Southern Water – according to Island Roads.
Traffic is very heavy along Fairlee Road, St George’s Approach and Hunnyhill.
Island Roads said the section of road has been repaired, but will remain closed until ISland Roads completes its resurfacing work (due to start tonight) tomorrow morning.
Southern Vectis says routes 2, 5 and 9 and all delayed.
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23:26 Reported News Briefs Shvat 18, 5778 , 03/02/18 Shvat 18, 5778 , 03/02/18 Palestinian Authority preparing to 'disengage' from Israel Read more PA Chairman, who also serves as Palestine Liberation Organization official, orders preparation of plans to 'disengage' from Israel. ► ◄ Last Briefs
System maintenance for Milton’s parking-related processing software will result in service disruptions for parking systems on Monday, March 26.
Parking ticket payments and parking exceptions services will be unavailable that day.
During the disruption, parking enforcement officers will not be issuing tickets for parking in excess of five hours or overnight between 2-6 a.m.; all other parking bylaws remain in effect.
For more information on parking, visit www.milton.ca/parking.
Nothing beats a good cuppa and now you can throw the ultimate tea party and raise funds for a very worthy cause.
Host your very own Tea party while at the same time supporting Alzheimer’s Tea Day, supported by Medtronic.
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland is the leading dementia-specific service provider in the country.
Alzheimer’s Tea is the charity’s largest fundraising campaign and is held on the first Thursday in May every year.
Every year, thousands of people host tea parties in their homes, offices and schools, so why not join them and register to host your very own Tea Day?
The money raised provides essential support to the 55,000 people living with dementia in Ireland today.
You can register to host your own Alzheimer's Tea Day here or call 01-2073833.
Bitcoin plunged below $8,000 on Friday, a whopping 60 percent drop from its high less than two months ago, before rebounding. After skyrocketing to a record $19,000 per bitcoin in December, the digital asset has endured a series of steep drops, drastic for …
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Two people and a dog are dead inside a Tamarac home, Broward Sheriff's detectives said on May 30, 2018. Miami Herald File
One man has died and two more people were rescued after a boat capsized in Sydney's south on Wednesday morning.
Emergency services were called about 9.40am to reports the boat had capsized at Bate Bay in Cronulla, and a huge search and rescue operation was launched with police, surf lifesavers, and the PolAir and Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopters.
Two men and one woman were quickly found in the water and taken to shore, and one of the men and the woman were treated for minor injuries.
The second man, aged in his 40s, was also treated by paramedics but despite their efforts, he died at the scene.
The boat was recovered and police were forensically examining it. A report on the man's death will also be prepared for the coroner.
The Marine Area Command has urged anyone on the water to always wear a lifejacket.
NORTH PORT- Four patients are reportedly rushed to the hospital, and one is airlifted as trauma, after a multi–vehicle crash in north port Tuesday night.
According to a Tweet from the North Port Police Department, it happened around 9 p.m. Near South Salford Boulevard and Wall Lane.
Officials say four patients were transported to North Port ER and the other, a trauma, was airlifted out of the scene.
The cause of the crash is unknown at this time.
SNN was on scene, where two cars, were being towed off the scene. One was severely impacted in the front.
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: Hollywood star Tom Cruise was injured during a building-jumping stunt on the set of his upcoming film Mission Impossible 6The 55-year-old actor was here on Sunday when he attempted to leap from a rigging onto a building but he fell short of the mark and hit the building, reports tmz.com.In a video, one can see Cruise limp away and then collapse. He then limps back to the edge of the building and is pulled away by crew members on the safety team.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - Arkansas finance officials say higher than expected individual income tax collections in January helped push the state's revenue above expectations and above the same month last year.
The Department of Finance and Administration said Friday the state's net available revenue in January totaled $583.3 million, which is $47.3 million more than the same month last year and $41.7 million above forecast. The state's net available revenue for the fiscal year that began July 1 is more than $3.2 billion, which is $65.4 million more than was forecast.
The state's individual income tax collections totaled $383.2 million, which is $24.5 million above the same month last year and $25.5 million above forecast. Sales tax collections were above the same month last year but below forecast.
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NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Ana Llanusa made a career-high six 3-pointers and tied her career high with 27 points, leading Oklahoma to a 76-57 upset of No. 21 West Virginia on Saturday.
Vionise Pierre-Louis had 13 points and five blocked shots, giving her 201 in her career, and Maddie Manning had 12 points for the Sooners (12-11, 7-5 Big 12).
Katrina Pardee had 13 points to lead the Mountaineers (17-6, 5-6). Leading scorer Teana Muldrow (20.5) had a season-low five points, just her second game without double figures.
Muldrow’s free throw midway through the third quarter tied the game at 35. The Sooners reeled off the next nine points and led 53-41 entering the fourth quarter. Manning scored the first five points in the last quarter for another 9-0 run.
The Mountaineers were 8 of 27 in the second half, Oklahoma 16 of 27. There were 41 turnovers and 40 free throws in the game.
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GREENSBURG, Pa. (AP) — A prison inmate has been charged with threatening a western Pennsylvania judge who sentenced her to prison.
The Tribune-Review reports that county detectives allege that 28-year-old Rebecca Gardner threatened to kill the Westmoreland County judge with a knife and then use gasoline to set fire to the home. Authorities said the handwritten letter ended “Sincerely your killer” with Gardner’s name.
In March, the judge sentenced her in a simple assault case to two to four years in state prison. Authorities allege that Gardner said she sent the letter because she feared she would be sent to a state hospital during a June 27 hearing.
A preliminary hearing is scheduled June 11 on charges of retaliation against a judicial official and terroristic threats. Court documents don’t list an attorney representing Gardner.
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Stand-up by Aisha Brown, Nick Beaton, Jackie Pirico, Nitish Sakhuja & more helps launch Hunter Collins’s new sketch comedy album Nincom2oop. 7:30 pm. Pwyc.
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The starting lineups for today's massive Champions League semifinal at Anfield between Liverpool and Roma (how to watch) are out. Here's the starting XI for each team with kickoff set at 2:45 p.m. ET.
Liverpool: Karius; Alexander-Arnold, Lovren, Van Dijk, Robertson; Henderson, Milner, Oxlade-Chamberlain; Salah, Firmino, Mane.
Roma: Alisson; Fazio, Manolas, Jesus, Florenzi; De Rossi, Strootman, Kolarov, Nainggolan; Dzeko.
Reaction to the lineups:
About what everybody expected. Roma has some nice options on the bench in Diego Perotti and Stephan El Shaarawy, while the Reds can look to Danny Ings in attack if they need a bit more firepower, with the striker having just scored his first goal in over a year last week.
Granada Hills has named new coaches for baseball and girls' golf.
Matt Matuszak, who coached football and baseball at James Logan in Northern California, is the new baseball coach. Jordan Berger, a former Taft standout, will be an assistant coach.
Dan and Brady Ma will take over the girls' golf program. Dan has been an assistant with the boys' program. His son, Brady, is a former Granada Hills golfer.
A sinkhole swallowed a car in Minnesota, just west of Minneapolis.The road opened up yesterday in Redwood Falls after some heavy rain.The driver was a 16-year-old who had only had his license for about a month.The teen says he had to climb out a back window.He wasn't hurt, thanks to his seat belt and airbag.
A drill to test the Hemet Valley Medical Center’s response to a mock fire is set for 8 a.m. to noon Thursday, April 26.
During the drill, people portraying patients, visitors and personnel will be evacuated.
More than 150 volunteers, hospital employees, and first responders will take part in the drill, which involves a simulated fire in a hospital tower. Some “patients” will be evacuated; others will be taken by ambulance to the hospital’s Emergency Department.
The hospital is joining with the Hemet Fire Department/Emergency Medical Services, Hemet Police Department, American Medical Response, Soboba Fire, CalFire/Riverside County Fire Department and the Riverside County Emergency Management Department for the drill.
The emergency room and other hospital services will have normal operations during the exercise.
PRECIOUS-Gold gains as stocks fall; weak U.S data spurs safe-haven demand
* Weaker U.S. retail sales, consumer inflation hurt dollar * Report of Trump probe hits risk sentiment (Updates prices) By Nithin ThomasPrasad BENGALURU, June 15 Gold edged up on Thursday from a near three-week low hit in the previous session, supported by softer U.S. economic data and a fall in Asian shares following a report that President Donald Trump was being probed for possible obstruction of justice. Weaker U.S. retail and inflation data overshadowed a ra
× Noblesville West Middle School shooting survivor Ella Whistler appears in CarmelFest parade
CARMEL, Ind. — It’s a positive sign in her recovery.
Ella Whistler, who was shot seven times at Noblesville West Middle School in May, appeared in the CarmelFest parade Wednesday. She spent weeks in the hospital after the shooting.
Her appearance at the parade was the first time she’s been seen publicly since the May 25 shooting. She smiled and waved at the crowd while sitting on a float. She wore a neck brace and her right arm was in a sling.
Ella will also serve as the grand marshal of the 2018 Noblesville Fourth of July Parade. Jason Seaman, the heroic teacher credited with stopping the gunman, will also be a grand marshal for the event.
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The following statements were posted to the verified Twitter accounts of U.S. President Donald Trump, @realDonaldTrump and @POTUS.
The opinions expressed are his own. Reuters has not edited the statements or confirmed their accuracy.
@realDonaldTrump :
- Will be going to North Dakota today to discuss tax reform and tax cuts. We are the highest taxed nation in the world - that will change. [0647 EDT]
-Watching Hurricane closely. My team, which has done, and is doing, such a good job in Texas, is already in Florida. No rest for the weary! [0651 EDT]
-Hurricane looks like largest ever recorded in the Atlantic! [0653 EDT]
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(Compiled by Bengaluru bureau)
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Rock 95 is celebrating 30 years by highlighting the musicians that helped shaped our sound. This weekend, we are highlighting some of the great moments in music from the year we were born – 1988! We will be featuring music from Van Halen, U2, R.E.M., Guns ‘N Roses, Aerosmith and more. Listen to Rock 95 all weekend long!
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BOSTON — Two people have been charged in a shooting on the set of a Denzel Washington movie in Boston that injured two security guards.
The shooting happened early Saturday in the city's Roxbury section, on the set of a sequel to the "The Equalizer."
Police say nothing was being filmed at the time, and it does not appear the guards were targeted.
The guards, a 40-year-old woman and 33-year-old man, suffered non-life-threatening injuries and were released from the hospital.
Police say they arrested two 18-year-olds, Dionte Martinez and Thomas Perkins. They are charged with assault with intent to murder and gun offences .
The Suffolk County district attorney's office says they were due to be arraigned Friday in Roxbury Municipal Court.
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April 24 (Reuters) - USANA Health Sciences Inc:
* USANA HEALTH SCIENCES REPORTS RECORD FIRST QUARTER 2018 NET SALES AND INCREASES 2018 OUTLOOK
* Q1 SALES $292 MILLION VERSUS I/B/E/S VIEW $274.9 MILLION
* Q1 EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW $1.06 — THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S
* SEES FY 2018 SALES $1.13 BILLION TO $1.17 BILLION
* FY2018 EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW $4.40, REVENUE VIEW $1.13 BILLION — THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S
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Firefighters found a 78-year-old woman dead in a senior apartment complex after a fire broke out in the kitchen.At about 2:25 a.m. Monday, residents at the Providence Place Senior Apartments reported the smell of smoke and alarms sounding in building 4 of the complex located at 15707 Kuykendahl in southwest Montgomery County.When firefighters arrived on the scene, they found smoke from a kitchen fire filling an apartment and found the resident, a 78-year-old woman, dead in the living room.The fire was contained to the kitchen and did not spread beyond the apartment where it started.A deputy fire marshal responded to the scene. The incident is under investigation. The woman's body has been transported to the Montgomery County Forensic Center where an autopsy will be conducted to determine the cause of death. Her identity has not been released.
Edward Lear , the English artist now known mainly for "The Owl and the Pussy-cat" and other literary nonsense, has been selected by Albanian authorities to promote tourism along the ancient Via Egnatia linking East to West. The National Coastline Agency on Thursday opened an exhibition of sketches made by Lear during an 1848 visit to Albania .
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Drag racing champ Ron Capps is the reigning National Hot Rod Association Funny Car World Champion.
He is in Hawaii to meet with fans and will make an appearance at the NAPA Nimitz store on Saturday.
Billy V interviewed him live on Sunrise.
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The Palestinian resistance factions issued on Wednesday a joint statement in which they vowed to respond to any Zionist aggression, stressing that teh Israeli enemy can no longer change the rules of engagement.
The statement added that the Palestinian resistance depends on the divine help in order to confront the Zionist attacks, noting that the factions follow a national agenda which matches the independent will of the Palestinians.
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A day after the Kansas Department of Labor released an audit and inspection report alleging more safety violations at Schlitterbahn, the water park released a letter challenging the report.
Equality Utah's Clifford Rosky speaks about Health Education Amendments Senate Bill 196 during the legislature in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017. A federal judge on Monday granted a stay in proceedings through May 15 in Equality Utah's constitutional challenged of state education policies that it says prohibit positive speech about gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people.
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LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The Michigan House wants to direct 4 percent of the Liquor Control Commission’s revenue toward fighting substance abuse.
The chamber voted 104-3 Tuesday to earmark state funds from alcohol taxes, liquor licenses and liquor code violation fees for distribution among community health agencies.
The bill would inject the money into services such as substance abuse prevention and treatment programs — one-fourth of which could not be exclusively alcohol-centric.
Supporters of the bill say it provides a much-needed bridge for funding gaps in Michigan’s health entities, which would gain almost $20 million from the measure. During the 2015-2016 fiscal year, the Liquor Control Commission’s net revenue topped $430 million.
The bill now heads to the Senate.
Jack Johnson will be kicking off his summer tour at the Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island on June 2nd.
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Helen Reed of Orillia won $100,000 with Encore on the April 13 Lotto Max draw.
Reed matched the last six of seven Encore numbers in exact order to win the $100,000 prize.
The winning ticket was purchased at Prices Corner Variety on Highway 12 in Oro-Medonte.
The Regina Police Service introduced Operation Bus Cop in March 2017, looking for motorists using cell phones while driving. Buses give officers a higher vantage point to observe motorists. Officers positioned on Transit buses will gather evidence and work in tandem with police officers in marked cars, who will safely stop and ticket the offending drivers.
The 2018 campaign begins today and will continue for a few weeks.
Distracted driving is the number one cause of traffic collisions in this province. In 2016, in Saskatchewan, driver distraction was a factor in 42 traffic fatalities (the No. 2 factor in fatalities), 1,205 injuries (No. 1 cause of traffic collision injuries) and nearly 8,300 collisions (No. 1 cause of traffic collisions).
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Kaduna : No Going Back On LG Polls – KADSIECOM Chairman
The elections into the 23 local government areas of Kaduna state will still hold as scheduled on the 12th May, 2019 inspite of the inferno that occurred at the commission’s secretariate, the Chairman Kaduna State Independent Electoral Commission (KADSIECOM) Dr (Mrs) Saratu Binta Dikko-Audu has disclosed. Although, the Chairman informed that some of the materials […]
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The academy is held at the Amarillo Police Department from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday through Friday with some evening and night training requirements. The academy consists of 27 weeks of classroom and "hands-on" training.
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Dr. Deb Bobendrier, with Discover Chiropractic joined KEYC News 12 this Midday to talk about pregnancy and chiropractic care. She says it's crucial to get chiropractic care during pregnancy because of the strain women's backs go through during the 9 months. She said it provides a variety of benefits, and there's no research to show that it would hurt the child. She said once the baby is born, the infant is also encouraged to undergo chiropractic care.
The Olympics on the E.R.: Olympic Figure Skater Sasha Cohen Weighs in on the 2018 Games
On February 9th, the 23rd Olympic Games kick off in South Korea. But the intrigue around the 2018 games began months ago. With Russian doping, the Korea crisis and the Larry Nassar case hanging over the Olympics, how do past competitors feel about this year’s games? FP’s Sarah Wildman and Emily Tamkin ask two-time Olympian, Sasha Cohen, these questions.
Sasha Cohen competed in the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics, and the 2006 Torino Olympic Games, where she took home a silver medal for the United States. She received a silver medal for her performance in figure skating. Follow her on Twitter: @SashaCohenNYC
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Long Island could get some snow flurries Monday morning, but it should be sunny later in the day, forecasters said.
“We might have a quick little flurry in the morning,” News 12 meteorologist Rich Hoffman said.
Morning temperatures were in the low to mid-30s, and should rise to the upper 30s or low 40s, the National Weather Service said.
The National Weather Service said that as of about 4 a.m., there was no longer a threat of black ice.
There is a chance of rain and snow Monday night into Tuesday morning, but any precipitation should be slight, probably less than one-tenth of an inch, the weather service said.
The daytime temperature will hit a high of about 50 degrees Tuesday, but will be in the low to mid-30s for the rest of week, the weather service said.
Wednesday and Thursday will be a mix of sun and clouds, and snow showers could move in again Friday, the weather service said.
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Kim Wall was a 30-year-old Swedish journalist at the start of a promising career when she was invited to interview inventor Peter Madsen aboard his homemade submarine.
Her dismembered remains were found at sea 11 days later, on 21 August last year.
Prosecutors accuse him of having planned the crime, either suffocating her or cutting her throat.
He admits dismembering her body but denies intentionally killing her.
Maddy Savage reports on what we know about the case so far, ahead of the verdict due on Wednesday.
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Head coach Pete Carroll said Monday that Davis is "moving around pretty good today," but the running back's status is "uncertain," Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.
Davis has been a boon to the Seahawks' ground attack in his three appearances with the team, racking up 148 rushing yards, 77 receiving yards and one touchdown. He emerged from Sunday's 30-24 loss in Jacksonville with a rib issue, though, which has placed a cloud over his potential to play Week 15 against the Rams. His first chance to answer those questions arrives Wednesday upon the release of the first injury report of the week.
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Michigan health officials say the southeast part of the state is seeing a serious outbreak of hepatitis A cases.
An analysis by the Detroit Free Press found that Michigan has led the U.S. in hepatitis cases per capita this year, with more than 500 reported cases so far.
The Detroit News reports that there have been 20 deaths linked with hepatitis A in southeast Michigan since August 2016.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says hepatitis A is an extremely contagious liver disease caused by the hepatitis A virus. It can be spread during sex or by eating contaminated food or water.
Health officials say the majority of cases involve drug users, homeless people and current or former inmates. The outbreak has particularly affected Wayne, Macomb and Oakland counties.
Last Wednesday saw Woodford Halse C.E. Primary Academy host its 25th annual cross country race.
The school welcomed 750 pupils from 25 of the county’s schools to compete in the traditional cross country course.
The race was set up 26 years ago but one edition being cancelled by foot and mouth disease.
A teenager was airlifted after falling off a trampoline
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A TEENAGER was airlifted from Seventeen Seventy last night after falling off a trampoline.
The boy suffered neck injuries and was treated at the scene by paramedics.
He was airlifted to Bundaberg Hospital just after 9.00pm by RACQ's LifeFlight helicopter rescue service.
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* Cirrus Logic reports Q4 revenue of $327.9 million and $1.5 billion for FY17
* Q4 non-GAAP earnings per share $0.85
* Q4 GAAP earnings per share $0.52
* Q4 revenue $327.9 million versus I/B/E/S view $320.9 million
* Q4 earnings per share view $0.70 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Cirrus Logic Inc - Q1 revenue is expected to range between $300 million and $340 million
* Qtrly GAAP gross margin of 50.1 percent and non-GAAP gross margin of 50.2 percent
* Q1 revenue view $319.2 million -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
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'13 Reasons Why' Star I'm Also a Rock Star!!!
'13 Reasons Why' Star Dylan Minnette Rocks Out with His Band, Wallows
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Dylan Minnette -- best known for his role as Clay on the hit Netflix show "13 Reasons Why" -- is pretty much the opposite of his character in real life ... at least when he's jamming on stage.
The 21-year-old actor is also a musician, and his band, Wallows, performed at the El Rey Theatre in L.A. Friday night. Check out Clay -- er, Dylan -- shredding on guitar and singing his heart out.
He even throws in some head banging.
If you're not a '13 Reasons' fan, you might recognize Dylan from a few other hit shows -- like "Scandal" or "Lost" -- or movies like "Don't Breathe" and "Goosebumps."
Or maybe you've seen him rock before ... he's actually been playing for years!
Neshek signed a two-year contract with the Phillies on Monday worth around $16-17 million, Jon Heyman of FanRagSports.com reports.
Neshek is headed back to Philadelphia, where he began last season before being traded to the playoff-contending Rockies at the deadline. The sidewinder, who finished the season with a 1.59 ERA, 0.87 WHIP and 69:9 K:BB across 62.1 innings between both teams, posted an especially impressive 1.12 ERA, 0.82 WHIP and 45:5 K:BB over 40.1 innings during his time with the Phillies. With Hector Neris expected to open the season as the team's closer, Neshek should slide into a high-leverage setup role, though he could eventually get a chance in the ninth inning if Neris falters.
Chippewa County (WQOW) -- A 74-year-old Chippewa County man is charged with three felony counts of sexually assaulting a child.
According to the criminal complaint, Gary Gassen from Bloomer, admitted to the Chippewa County Department of Health Services that he had numerous sexual encounters with a young girl under the age of six.
If convicted of all three charges, the combined maximum sentence would be 132 years in prison.
Gassen is scheduled to make his first appearance before a judge Tuesday afternoon.
LARAMIE, Wyo. — Gian Clavell scored 20 points, Emmanuel Omogbo scored 19 and grabbed 16 rebounds for his 15th double-double this season as Colorado State held off a late surge to defeat Wyoming 78-73 on Tuesday night.
Prentiss Nixon scored seven of his 16 points in the final 34 seconds, burying a 3-pointer and making four straight free throws as Colorado State (18-9, 10-4 Mountain West Conference) won its fourth in a row and broke a string of five straight Wyoming wins in the cross-border rivalry series.
Clavell blocked two shots — one stopping the Cowboys from making it a two-point game in the final seconds.
After trailing by as many as 10 through the second half, Wyoming came within 70-69 with 1:03 remaining, and made it 73-71 on a Justin James bucket. Louis Adams hit two free throws to make it 75-73, but Clavell blocked a James jumper and Omogbo grabbed the board.
James led Wyoming (16-11, 6-8) with 23 points and Alan Herndon added 15 with 12 rebounds.
BOXSCORE: Colorado State 78, Wyoming 73
Top British sports stars attending Wimbledon will not be offered a place to watch England's World Cup quarter-final against Sweden on Saturday.
Wimbledon traditionally invites household name sporting personalities to sit in the Royal Box on Centre Court on the middle Saturday of the tournament.
Organisers at the All England Club have stuck steadfastly to plans not to screen World Cup matches this year.
And Press Association Sport understands no provision will be made within the hospitality areas for any of Saturday's special guests to take in the football.
The England match kicks off at 3pm, while play on Centre Court begins at 1pm.
Former England football captain David Beckham and four 1966 World Cup winners were Royal Box guests on the middle Saturday in 2016.
Sir Bobby Charlton, Sir Geoff Hurst, Gordon Banks and Roger Hunt were all in attendance that day.
A suspect with ties to one of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s top henchmen was charged Sunday in connection with the murder of Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov. Zaur Dadayev, who...
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The head of Japan's steel industry federation said on Tuesday that new import tariffs on steel imposed by the United States have not yet hit the Asian steel market, but said the industry is monitoring the situation closely for any future impact.
Japanese steelmakers are trying to seek item exemptions from the U.S. tariffs, Japan Iron and Steel Federation Chairman Kosei Shindo said at a news conference.
"We want the U.S. government to speed up its process as this will have an impact on the U.S. customers," said Shindo, also the president of Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corp.
Shindo said only about 165 applications to seek item exemption out of nearly 4,000 applications have been approved so far.
Last month, the U.S. administration set duties of 25 percent on steel on grounds of national security, but provided a temporary exemption until May 1 for the European Union and some other countries.
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Ariana Grande’s new interview in The Fader confirms some of the collaborations on her forthcoming album Sweetener. We already knew the album, produced with Max Martin and Pharrell as well as longtime collaborator Tommy Brown, featured Nicki Minaj on the Pharrell-helmed song “The Light Is Coming,” but The Fader profile reveals that Missy Elliott will appear on a track called “Borderline. From Fader:
On “Borderline,” another Pharrell production, Missy Elliott makes a guest appearance, an experience that Ariana has been aiming for since she was crazy young, dancing in her room to Missy’s music, and studying her music videos directed by Dave Meyers, who ended up directing the clip for “No Tears Left To Cry.”
Sweetener is confirmed to be released some time in July, and Ariana has already teased several songs on Fallon. Troye Sivan also confirmed recently that Ariana Grande will be on his own album Bloom, out at the end of August. Read the full Fader profile here.
Manchester United arrive for training ahead of their clash with Anderlecht
Mourinho was spotted looking rather dour as he arrived at Carrington on Tuesday morning, despite his side's 2-0 victory over former club Chelsea at Old Trafford on Sunday.
Paul Pogba and Marouane Fellaini were also looking less-than-impressed as they headed to training ahead of the Red Devils' Europa League clash with Anderlecht on Thursday.
The tie is finely balanced after a 1-1 draw in the first leg, with Leander Dendoncker cancelling out Henrikh Mkhitaryan's strike at the Constant Vanden Stock last week.
Scroll through the gallery above to see the best pictures as Manchester United arrive at Carrington for training on Tuesday.
Eau Claire native Jake Bresser opens the scores as the Blugolds roll past the Tommies
Josh Weix puts in 23 points, but UWEC falls to Oshkosh
The Blue Devils pull away from the Eagles late for their 3rd WIAC win
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The Detroit Tigers bullpen stinks. That has been a common theme over the past seasons in the Motor City and there was hope that this year might be different after releasing Mark Lowe and Mike Pelfrey , but through the first 2 weeks of the season, the same theme has emerged.
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NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. A crash temporarily blocked U.S. 41 in both directions at Diplomat Parkway on Monday morning, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office said.
At least one person was hurt in the wreck, which took place at 11:25 a.m., the sheriff’s office said. One person was taken to Lee Memorial Hospital, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
Southbound lanes U.S. 41 reopened shortly before 1 p.m. Northbound lanes remained shut down from Stockton Street to Diplomat Parkway.
Diplomat Parkway is a few blocks north of Pine Island Road. The crash involved a semi-trailer truck and a van, the FHP said.
No further information was immediately available.
Ablation procedures restore a regular heartbeat in patients who have a dangerous, abnormal heart rhythm called atrial fibrillation. But it doesn't always work.
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BJP leader Hukum Singh had been under treatment at the hospital since a month and was suffering from breathing difficulties. BJP leader Hukum Singh had been under treatment at the hospital since a month and was suffering from breathing difficulties.
BJP leader and Kairana MP Hukum Singh passed away at Noida’s JP Hospital on Saturday. He was 79. He had been under treatment at the hospital since a month and was suffering from breathing difficulties.
“Anguished by the demise of MP and veteran leader from Uttar Pradesh, Shri Hukum Singh Ji. He served the people of UP with great diligence and worked for the welfare of farmers. My thoughts are with his family and supporters in this hour of grief,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted while offering his condolence.
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7:03 PM: Seattle Fire is sending a full response to a “fire in a building” call at an apartment complex in the 4000 block of California SW.
7:09 PM: This is on California between Andover and Dakota. You’ll want to avoid the area for a while.
7:12 PM: According to radio communication, they haven’t found any sign of fire – some “sparking” – and they’re reducing the size of the response.
7:16 PM: Firefighters report finding an “arcing wire” that’s the source of the problem, and have declared it a “tapped fire.”
(This WSB photo and next, by Christopher Boffoli)
7:19 PM: Added photos sent by our crew; we’ve confirmed all of the above at the scene.
Firefighters also say there’s no damage of note, no injuries, and they’ll be wrapping up.
SAN FRANCISCO - SEPTEMBER 20: Freshly printed copies of the San Francisco Chronicle roll off the printing press at one of the Chronicle's printing facilities September 20, 2007 in San Francisco, California. Newspaper sales in the U.S. continue to slide as people turn to the internet and television for their news. The Chronicle saw its circulation plunge more than 15 percent in 2006 to 398,000 during the week which has hurt newspaper vendor Rick Gaub's business. Unable to sell as many papers as he used to, Gaub is looking for a new way to earn money after selling papers for 42 years. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) Justin Sullivan—Getty Images
Kate Middleton will celebrate the christening of her third child, Prince Louis, this coming Monday.
The Duchess of Cambridge will be pictured alongside Prince William by the world’s media at the important event.
But what will the stylish royal wear for the occasion? We can look to the christenings of her two older children, Prince George, 4, and Princess Charlotte, 3, for a huge clue.
It might be easier than you think to guess – as Kate wore exactly the same designers for the last two christenings.
For Prince George’s christening, she wore a creamy white Alexander McQueen dress with ruffle detail.
Aug 13 (Gracenote) - Results and standings from the Slovenian championship matches on Sunday Sunday, August 13 NK Krsko 2 NK Ankaran 2 Saturday, August 12 ND Gorica 1 NK Aluminij 0 Olimpija Ljubljana 4 Rudar Velenje 0 Friday, August 11 MIK Celje 1 NK Triglav Kranj 1 Maribor 0 Domzale 0 Standings P W D L F A Pts 1 Olimpija Ljubljana 5 4 1 0 13 1 13 ------------------------- 2 Maribor 5 4 1 0 10 3 13 3 Domzale 5 2 2 1 9 4 8 ------------------------- 4 NK Krsko 5 2 2 1 8 8 8 ------------------------- 5 Rudar Velenje 5 2 0 3 5 8 6 6 MIK Celje 5 1 2 2 5 10 5 7 NK Triglav Kranj 5 0 4 1 4 5 4 8 ND Gorica 5 1 1 3 3 6 4 ------------------------- 9 NK Aluminij 5 1 1 3 6 10 4 ------------------------- 10 NK Ankaran 5 0 2 3 5 13 2 1: Champions League preliminary round 2-3: Europa League preliminary round 4: Europa League depending on domestic cup 9: Relegation play-off 10: Relegation
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CNN Money Digital Correspondent Paul La Monica joins Pete McMurray to explain the new norm that causes the Dow Jones Industrial Average to drop 500 points, and to then suddenly spike. He lists some of the causes for stock volatility.
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The American Kennel Club released its annual list of the most popular dog breeds in the US.
The winning dog has reigned supreme over Americans’ hearts for 27 years. It’s sweet-natured and goofy, with a luxurious yellow coat. That’s right, it’s the Labrador Retriever.
Internet famous dogs such as the doge and a certain vertically-challenged dog beloved by the Queen of England are not as high on the list as you would think, though they do rank solidly in the top quartile. There are 196 dog breeds recognized by the American Kennel Club in total.
For the full list of how they all stack up, click here. To see the highlights, and watch some adorable canines check out the video above.
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) - A Massachusetts police department is investigating a Facebook comment by an officer who wrote "Hahahaha love this" in response to a story about a car crashing into counter-protesters at a white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, killing one person and injuring at least 19 others.
Springfield Police Commissioner John Barbieri says he received a complaint about the comment Sunday and opened an internal investigation.
Democratic Mayor Domenic Sarno says: "There is no place for this in our society, let alone from a Springfield Police Officer."
Officer Conrad Lariviere wrote in response to the violence: "Hahahaha love this, maybe people shouldn't block road ways."
In a Facebook interview with Masslive.com, Lariviere says he's a "good man who made a stupid comment."
Armed robbers stormed a jewellery store at a mall in Durban on Monday‚ making off with an undisclosed sum of cash and jewellery.
KwaZulu-Natal police spokesman Colonel Thembeka Mbhele said five men held up staff at the store - believed to be located at a Westville shopping centre - at gunpoint demanding valuables and money.
“No shots were fired‚ no injuries were sustained and the suspects fled.
“A case of business robbery was opened at Westville police station for investigation. No arrest has been made at this stage‚” said Mbhele.
Last month police arrested two men in Umlazi allegedly linked to a gang that targeted malls over the past few months.
The gang allegedly targeted shops that sold jewellery and wrist watches.
Police recovered wrist watches and expensive perfumes that were taken in some of the robberies.
Police said at the time that the main suspect was positively linked to at least three mall robberies while the second suspect was found in possession of goods taken during a fourth robbery.
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PESHAWAR: At least two people were killed while 18 others sustain injuries in a blast in Hayatabad, area of Peshawar on Wednesday.
According to initial reports, the explosion occurred near the Hayatabad Medical Complex.
A suicide bomber who was riding a motorcycle hit a government vehicle, causing an explosion near the Hayatabad Medical Complex, Police said.
Sources confirmed that a Civil Judge Asif Jadoon was among the injured while the driver of the vehicle was killed in the attack.
Speaking to media, PTI leader Shaukat Yousufzai confirmed one person had died in the attack while three female members of the judiciary were also among the injured along with Asif Jadoon.
SSP Operation Peshawar Sajjad Khan confirmed it was a suicide attack adding the bomber’s body parts had been recovered.
Reporters from the Hayatabad Medical Complex, confirmed that two bodies had been brought to the hospital while 15 injured were under treatment.
This is the third terrorist attack reported in the country today.
PRAGUE (AP) - Newcastle has completed the permanent signing of goalkeeper Martin Dubravka from Sparta Prague.
Sparta and Newcastle confirmed the transfer on Wednesday after the Premier League club activated an option to sign the 29-year-old Slovak, who joined the Magpies on loan in January.
Newcastle says Dubravka signed a contract until June 2022.
The goalkeeper had an impressive debut for Newcastle in a 1-0 victory over Manchester United and played 12 league matches overall.
Newcastle manager Rafa Benítez says: "We're delighted to finalize the permanent signing of Martin to Newcastle United today. Ever since he arrived with us on loan he has shown a fantastic attitude and great work ethic, and of course we have been very impressed with his performances for us on the pitch last season."
Dubravka has played 10 internationals for Slovakia.
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China has awarded President Donald Trump a valuable new trademark. The win comes after a 10-year dispute and raises a host of ethical questions about the president's foreign intellectual property.
China's Trademark Office posted the registration of Trump's new mark, which became official Feb. 14, to its website Wednesday. It gives Trump the right to use his name for building construction services in China through 2027.
This may be the first foreign trademark Trump has received as president, but it's unlikely to be the last. He has 49 pending trademark applications in China alone.
Critics say Trump's foreign intellectual property holdings are a conflict of interest and may violate the U.S. Constitution. But Trump's lawyer says he has taken adequate steps to distance himself from his trademark portfolio.
Just in time for summer, The Bruery have teamed up with the flavor experts at Funky Buddha Brewing for Guava Libre. It's an imperial cream ale with guava, lactose, and vanilla added for a sweet, creamy mouthfeel.
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BEN SHAPIRO: All the Rage.
Now, anger is nothing new in politics. Anger has dominated political discourse since the times of the Bible (ask Moses how he felt about a stiff-necked people seemingly ready to throw him overboard every few weeks). And some anger is justified. If you are angry at corruption in Washington, D.C., you have every right to be. If you are angry at a heedless leviathan grasping at your wages, that anger is justified. Even if you channel that emotion in the wrong direction, we can at least understand the anger.
But something new has happened to American politics in the last few years: Politicians have realized that the simplest path to power is to humor everyone’s anger. If you take someone’s anger from them, you’ve emotionally castrated them. More important, you run the risk of driving them into the arms of someone who will feed their anger — an anger that will now turn on you for the sin of having discounted that anger in the first place.
This is deeply unhealthy.
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The Idaho Department of Finance has filed a civil complaint against Richard F. "Rick" Guyon, and is warning of investment schemes run by the "man of many names" in Idaho. Guyon, of Nampa, was released on probation from federal prison in May of 2015 after convictions including bank fraud, the department says in its complaint, and has used aliases in Idaho and elsewhere including Rick Garrison, Rich Thompson, Mark Thompson and Michael Banks.
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Highways sector player on Wednesday reported a 51.11 per cent jump in its standalone net profit to Rs 1.05 billion for the March quarter, 2017-18.
The company had in comparison clocked net profit of Rs 7.5 billion for the January-March of last fiscal, 2016-17.
Its total income rose to Rs 7.5 billion during the quarter as against Rs 5.4 billion in the year-ago quarter.
Total expenses reduced to Rs 5.4 billion during the quarter against Rs 5.7 billion in the same quarter of 2016-17.
The company stock closed 2.70 per cent down at Rs 254.10 on BSE.
PYEONGCHANG, South Korea (AP) After a one-day break, Olympic figure skating resumes with the ice dancing short program.
A strong performance from Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir helped Canada win gold in the team competition, but Gabriella Papadakis and Guillaume Cizeron of France and American siblings Maia and Alex Shibutani could provide serious competition.
Medals are up for grabs in just three events Monday: men’s 500-meter speedskating, men’s large hill team ski jumping, and men’s two-man bobsled.
In the women’s hockey semifinals, the Americans play Finland, while defending champion Canada faces Russia.
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Laura Ingalls Wilder is persona non grata at the American Library Association. The board of the Association for Library Service to Children, an ALA division, voted 12-0 last month to rename its Laura Ingalls Wilder Award as the Children’s Literature Legacy Award. “Wilder’s legacy, as represented by her body of work, includes expressions of stereotypical attitudes inconsistent with ALSC’s core values of inclusiveness, integrity and respect, and responsiveness,” the association announced in a press release.
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Staff are polite and helpful and can help with transport arrangements and visits to local monuments and attractions. There’s a large outdoor pool and children’s paddling pool as well as a chill-out area with sofas and loungers. Indoors, the ground-floor lounge is spacious and comfortable, and there are glass vitrines near reception with shawls, handbags, jewellery and children’s t-shirts for sale. There are also function rooms. Parking in the hotel’s outdoor car park is free.
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Grafton's Will Chi putts on the first green during a tournament at Kiln Creek Golf Club Tuesday August 22, 2017.
Grafton's Will Chi putts on the first green during a tournament at Kiln Creek Golf Club Tuesday August 22, 2017. (Rob Ostermaier / Daily Press)
McCown missed Monday's practice due to a sore shoulder that resulted from a hit in Saturday's preseason opener, Todd Archer of ESPN reports.
With Tony Romo retired, the Cowboys no longer have the fortune of an elite backup quarterback behind Dak Prescott. McCown is now competing with Kellen Moore and Cooper Rush for the role. The veteran did not do much to help his chances Saturday, as he completed just 6-of-13 passes for 31 yards. It us unclear when he injured his shoulder, so that may have played a factor in his performance. There is nothing to indicate a serious concern, but the injury should be monitored going forward.
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BOSTON — A plan to charge drivers a fee for picking up or dropping off passengers at Boston’s Logan International Airport has been rejected by the agency overseeing the airport.
The aim of the proposal was to cut down on congestion and pollution. The Massachusetts Port Authority agreed to study the idea as part of an agreement with an environmental group. In exchange, the group agreed not to oppose a plan to add 5,000 parking spaces at the airport.
The Boston Globe reports the head of the authority told state officials on Monday that the agency will not move forward with the idea.
An official with the environmental group said other parts of the agreement, including expanded bus service, are more important for reducing congestion.
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Yorkshire Bishop John Sentamu took to Twitter last night during the World Cup game to show his passionate support for England, who played against Columbia.
He first tweeted before the game began, expressing his support for the team, before continuing to tweet throughout the game. Bishop Sentamu showed his support for England and urged them to keep their composure and to score more goals.
Bishop Sentamu did take a break from Twitter during extra time and the penalty shootout, but then returned once again to express his delight that England had won.
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Have you ever put your dollar in a vending machine secretly hoping that you accidentally get two bags of chips? What if you put in your money and the entire contents of the vending machine came down?
That’s exactly what happened to Redditor rbards. Due to some sort of error, the vending machine at work released every single item in the machine. We’re talking about chips on chips on chips!
This is the work equivalent of the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
There will be an informational meeting about state tolls on Saturday, April 28, at 10 a.m. at Milford City Hall, 110 River St.
State Representatives Kim Rose (D-Milford), Dorinda Borer (D-West Haven), Philip Young (D-Stratford) and Joe Gresko (D-Stratford) will lead the meeting on the tolls study legislation in Connecticut.
Legislators will talk about and present current legislation that calls for a study of tolls and what impact that may have on residents and commuters in Connecticut.
Jamaica has a group of people who can be regarded as the 'againsters' - a perpetually pessimistic bunch who can never see any good in any plans for the future. The 'againsters' opposed Universal Adult Suffrage, which gave the vote to Jamaicans 21 and over, then they opposed moving the voting age from 21 to 18; they thought Independence was foolishness; they were against the building of the National Stadium and the National Arena.
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With the Feast of St. Francis falling mid-week this year, many churches throughout the Diocese of Phoenix transferred their celebration in honor of the patron saint of animals to the weekend on either side of it.
If you’d like to get your pet blessed, here are your remaining opportunities we’ve discovered. All occur Oct. 7, with the exception of two as noted:
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The financing deals were part of Abu Dhabi Global Market’s innovative SPV regime, and were arranged to refinance two Etihad A380 aircraft bridge financing, which were maturing in December 2016 and originally financed by FGB.
Howard (hip) is doing well in rehab and nearing a return, Pete Sweeney of the Chiefs' official site reports.
Howard was placed on injured reserve due to a hip issue back in December, but he appears to be nearing a return. He's expected to be fully recovered in time for training camp and could return as soon as offseason practices.
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OTTAWA — The Liberal government says it will introduce legislation to erase past convictions for sexual activity with a same-sex partner under what Prime Minister Justin Trudeau calls historical, unjust laws.
Trudeau says his government will also apologize for the wrongs of the past committed against gay, lesbian and transgendered Canadians.
The prime minister made the announcement on Parliament Hill after he and two of his cabinet colleagues raised the Pride, transgender Pride, and Canada 150 Pride flags.
Trudeau said his government is committed to acknowledging and addressing historical injustices experienced by Canadians for expressing their gender identity.
The government says the legislation, expected to be introduced later this year, will also remove discriminatory Criminal Code provisions regarding consensual sexual activity that have been deemed unconstitutional.
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Minister Ze'ev Elkin related to the six-month distancing order form the Knesset imposed by the Ethics Committee on MK Basel Ghattas (Arab Joint List).
"Unfortunately, the decision of the Committee is not enough and doesn't solve the absurd situation in which a sitting Knesset member is supporting terror.
"MK Ghattas continues to receive a salary every day at the taxpayer's expense and he is still eligible to vote and influence important decisions.
"The only ones who can stop this immediately are Lapid, Herzog, and Livni. I call on them to stop this disgrace and sign the petition that I put forward to immediately expel MK Ghattas. Everything depends on you," he said.
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) – A federal judge has ordered Kansas’ top elections official to turn over a proposed changes to federal voting rights laws that he took to a meeting with President Donald Trump.
After privately examining the documents, U.S. Magistrate James O’Hara ruled Monday that parts of documents from Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach are “unquestionably relevant” to a lawsuit challenging a state law requiring voters provide proof of their U.S. citizenship when registering.
The order also instructs Kobach to produce a related internal document about proposed changes to the National Voter Registration Act. The ruling allowed him to redact parts of the plan that did not involve the voting rights issues.
An Associated Press photo of that November meeting showed Kobach holding a paper outlining homeland security issues.
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Jimmy talks about his wife Molly's reactions to the male contestants on the new season of ABC's 'The Bachelorette' and he reveals who his final four picks are and which one he thinks will ultimately win Becca's heart.
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The notion that Soros had Nazi ties has been proven false over and over and over. But it remains popular with his critics on the extreme right, many of whom view Soros — who is known for funding Democratic candidates and liberal causes — as a sort of left-wing boogeyman with an outsize influence in American government.
His Excellency the President Prof. Arthur Peter Mutharika in exercise of the powers conferred upon him by Section 89 (1)(g) of the Republic of Malawi Constitution as read with Section 2 (1) of the Commissions of Inquiry Act has appointed a Commission of Inquiry on Matters Surrounding the Procurement of Maize by the Agricultural Development and Marketing Corporation (ADMARC) from the Republic of Zambia I
The Commissioners are as follows; Retired Chief Justice Anastazia Msosa (Chairperson), Mr. Isaac Kayira the Public Auditor, Dr Janet Banda the Solicitor General and Mr. Mike Chinoko as Secretary of the Commission.
The appointments are with effect from the 1st of January, 2017. The Commission is to start work immediately and report back by the 31st of January, 2017.
BOSTON (WTNH) — A Connecticut woman is being charged with federal sex trafficking crimes in Massachusetts.
Police say 23-year-old Geneiva Whaley was arrested on Friday and has been charged with transporting an individual for prostitution, among other charges.
She is accused of moving a victim from Massachusetts to Connecticut with the intent that the victim would engage in prostitution.
Whaley faces multiple charges for the alleged crime.
30-year-old Duhamel Cassagnol of Milton, Massachusetts has also been arrested and faces similar charges.
May 16 1979 - A.J. Robinson helps his wife Mary Lou into her judicial robe after she was sworn in as a U.S. District Judge for the Amarillo division of the Northern District of Texas. Mary Lou Robinson takes an oath given by Judge Bill Adams in the Potter County Court of Law to become its new judge in April 1955.
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Ed Sheeran and Sir Elton John look like the mirror images of each other at the Argento Ball for the Elton John AIDS Foundation on Wednesday.
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CLEVELAND-A Lakewood businessman and father is paying-it-forward as the Cavs try to take the lead in the series Wednesday.
He is giving away his private suite for game 5.
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Tim Bratz, the owner of Cleveland Turnkey Real Estate, took his family, friends and coworkers to games 1 and 2.
Bratz then decided someone who has served their community and overcome adversity should also get a top-notch experience.
After receiving more than 400 messages, he has selected five families.
They will each get four tickets to Wednesday's game.
It’s a debate that you may not know exists, but in the world of social media, it has been a hotly debated topic.
So fierce is the debate over the pronounciation of Primark that some customers have even asked in stores across the UK about the proper way to pronounce Primark.
Others have submitted a written question on the ‘help’ section of the Primark website.
Much debate has followed the brand over the pronunciation of their name, with customers debating whether it should be called “Pr-eye-mark” or “Pree-mark”. Finally, Primark have revealed the correct way to say their store name.
In the ‘other stuff’ segment of their ‘queries’ page, where you can search for FAQs, they answer the question: “How do you pronounce Primark?”
The responded saying: “That’s a very good question. We like to use Pr-Eye-Mark.” Have you been wrong this entire time? How do you say Primark?
This cool little shop offers lovely wooden counters, glass cases and friendly, approachable staff. The flower on hand is beautiful, and you'll be able to examine it up close with a magnifying glass through well-lit, wide-mouth jars. Tru also has a great selection of edibles that leans heavily on the cookies—with Grön and Fully Baked varieties—as well as Empower topicals and HUSH extracts. A notable feature: Tru is happy to split up purchases among different strains to let you get a broader sampling of strain types. The shop will soon expand, opening its upstairs as the main sales floor. YOS SHALLMAN.
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Anzac Day has arrived, which means we have some ripping footy ahead of us on a special day.
However, the news never stops, and The Lurker is across it all.
With round eight upon us, the rumour mill has been going into overdrive.
To make sure you haven't missed a slice of the action, our trusty mate has delivered once again.
Here's what's on today's agenda:
- More drama for Manly
- Who is looking at Jackson Hastings
- Head-scratching for the Raiders
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AUSTRUMI is a bootable live Linux distribution based on Slackware Linux. It requires limited system resources and can run on any Intel-compatible system with a CD-ROM installed.
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Market Outlook by Jayant Manglik, President, Religare Broking:
Despite negative global cues, the Indian equity benchmark indices showed firmness in Wednesday’s session, led by better than expected macro data and cabinet’s approval to raise MSP for kharif crops.
We expect the Indian equities to remain rangebound in the coming sessions. Domestic macro data and movement of currency & crude oil will dictate the further course of the market in the near term.
Market participants would also closely monitor the trade tension between US & China. Under uncertain domestic and global environment, steady reform implementation and revival in the corporate earnings is essential for the markets.
We advise traders to trade cautiously whereas investors can continue to accumulate fundamentally sound companies.
Do you think North Korea is a legitimate threat? What do you think the media isn’t telling us about North Korea?
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO): A two vehicle crash Monday afternoon left both drivers suffering from injuries.
Fort Wayne police were called to the crash around 1:35 p.m., at the intersection of Jefferson Boulevard and Engle Road. Police, firefighters and medics arrived to find both drivers injured, one critically. The critically injured, a man, was pinned in his vehicle and fire crews had to remove him. The driver of the second vehicle, a woman, was also injured however not critically.
Based on witness accounts, the man was traveling east on Jefferson Boulevard when the woman who was attempting to make a left hand turn south onto Engle Road from westbound Jefferson turned into the path of the man’s vehicle.
This incident remains under investigation.
The Red River district in downtown Shreveport is getting a new restaurant and that adds even more to the recent growth they've seen.
Investigators are searching for four suspects accused of terrorizing a family in east Harris County.Investigators say on Feb. 28 four suspects kicked in the door of a family's home near Fragrant Pine Lane."You can imagine these young children, what they had to see from unknown people coming into their house with masks and hoodies on barking orders at them, and stealing their property," said Lt. Jeff Stauber, of Harris County Sheriff's Office.The family told police that the men pistol-whipped them and stole jewelry and other items.Newly released surveillance video shows a mask falling off one of the suspects during the robbery. Authorities are hoping someone will help them identify the man.The video also shows one of the suspects carrying a gun with a high capacity magazine.Authorities are asking for anyone with information on the suspects to call the Harris County Sheriff's Office or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.
MOSCOW, March 29 Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said it was still possible to renew cooperation with the United States on settling the Syrian crisis, in an interview published on The National Interest website on Wednesday.
"President Donald Trump said that fighting terrorism is his number one international goal, and I believe this is absolutely natural. We will be sharing this approach, I am sure," Lavrov was quoted as saying.
Lavrov also said he was still in discussions about a possible meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson. (Reporting by Andrey Ostroukh; Editing by Christian Lowe)
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. (AP) - The owner of a vegan food truck in northeastern Pennsylvania says she regrets a Facebook post in which she appeared to dismiss the deaths of "meat eaters" in the Las Vegas massacre.
Delinda Jensen tells the Times Leader of Wilkes-Barre (bit.ly/2yN7BYn) that she's received death threats and had to shut down her business in the wake of her post Monday night.
Jensen wrote: "Yes I am jaded. Fifty nine meat eaters dead. How many animals will live because of this?" In a second comment, she used an expletive to say she didn't care about "carnists."
A gunman killed 58 people at a country music concert Sunday night, then killed himself as police closed in.
Jensen tells the paper she's sorry for the post and that "no one deserves to die like that."
CNN report by Sophia Saifi and Dakin Andone states that two polio workers were killed in an attack in a tribal area of Pakistan on Saturday, according to a local official. The workers, both men, were killed during inspections when their team of four came under fire by unknown assailants, Mehmood Aslam, the political agent for Mohmand Agency, told CNN.
The Adani Enterprises stock on Tuesday hit a new 52-week high on volumes being traded on the bourses.
The stock closed 17.71 percent or 21.80 points higher at Rs 144.90 level.
The stock hit its yearly high level of Rs 160.25 on the BSE in early trade.
Till 12:17 pm, around 77.09 lakh shares of the firm changed hands on the BSE. The quantity is 9.14 times the twice weekly average volume of 8.43 lakh. At close, 123.66 lakh shares were traded, which is 14.67 times the twice weekly average volume 8.43 lakh.
On the NSE too, around 92.72 million shares changed hands.
The stock is up 133 percent or 90 points during the last six months.
Adani Enterprises is an integrated infrastructure company with businesses spanning coal trading, coal mining, oil and gas exploration, ports, multi-modal logistics, power generation, and transmission and gas distribution.
TORONTO-An Ontario judge has decided the ’60s Scoop class-action lawsuit in favour of the plaintiffs.
The court will now determine how much the federal government must pay in damages.
The plaintiffs had sued for $1.3 billion.
Starting in the 1960s, child-welfare authorities placed thousands of on-reserve aboriginal children in non-aboriginal homes.
They blamed the loss of their cultural identity on federal government negligence.
The judge said the federal government owed it to the children to help protect their indigenous identities.
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Police are on the hunt for a man who took a selfie at the wheel while driving.
In the picture, which he tweeted, the steering wheel can be seen reflected in his mirrored sunglasses.
An officer from Northumbria Police tweeted: "It is people like this who end up destroying people lives through their own stupidity"
Four vehicles have been involved in a crash on the A390 near to Lostwithiel this morning (Wednesday).
Despite earlier reports, the location of the crash has now been confirmed by police as the junction of the A390 and the B3269 to the west of Lostwithiel.
The incident happened at around 8am near to the vet's surgery by the junction.
It had been reported at first that the crash was further east on the road to West Taphouse near Little Fairy Cross Farm but that has now been corrected.
Police are reporting that the A390 is partially blocked and traffic is heavy.
There are no reports yet of any injuries.
Just to add to the confusion this morning, the crash was also initially incorrectly reported to be on the A38 near to Bodmin Parkway Railway Station but this was quickly updated shortly after 8am.
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We will bring you more updates on this incident as we get them.
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New Affordable Housing Complex Will Have Breathtaking Views An old, almost completely abandoned building will become a new affordable housing development with breathtaking views of the Rocky Mountains and downtown Denver. Officers Who Lost Homeless Brother Hold Breakfast For Those In Need A Denver police officer and a Denver deputy gave back after their brother was affected by homelessness.
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HYUNDAI Asia Resources Inc. (HARI) posted 21 percent growth in July 2017 to 3,594 units compared to the same month last year. This propelled HARI’s year-to-date sales to 20,960 units, up 8 percent year on year. “The commitment of HARI in fostering a culture of excellence continues to manifest as it notches its highest monthly sales to date,” Ma. Fe Perez-Agudo, HARI president and chief executive said.
Seventh time’s a charm for Hemingway look-alike winner
White-bearded Texan Richard Filip on Saturday won the 2017 Hemingway Look-Alike Contest, a highlight of Key West’s annual Hemingway Days celebration that ended Sunday. The 71-year-old, a retired real estate franchise owner, triumphed over 152 other entrants in the contest’s final round.
A pair of professors in Montreal have just published a paper linking first-person shooter games to the loss of gray matter in the hippocampus. The hippocampus is the part of the brain that manages the production of short-term memory into long-term memory as well as spatial navigation.
For the study, a group of 18 to 30 years old who previously weren’t gamers were examine for four years of tests.
85% of people who played more than 6 hours a week saw a drop in hippocampal matter.
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In this Aug. 2, 2016 file photo, Seth Rogen, co-writer and co-producer of "Sausage Party," poses for a portrait in Beverly Hills, Calif. Sony is revising its plan to make sanitized versions of R and PG-13 rated movies available for home viewing after directors like Judd Apatow and Seth Rogen publicly expressed their disapproval. Rogen’s “Sausage Party” and “The Interview” were produced and distributed by Sony. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, FIle)
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) - Rickie Fowler birdied the last three holes in front of the largest crowd in golf history Saturday to take the lead in the Waste Management Phoenix Open.
Fowler shot a 4-under 67 to reach 14 under with a round left at TPC Scottsdale's Stadium Course, the layout packed with an estimated 216,818 fans on an 80-degree afternoon. The crowd pushed the week total to 654,906, just short of the record of 655,434 set last year.
Former Arizona State players Jon Rahm and Chez Reavie were a stroke back along with Bryson DeChambeau. Phil Mickelson, another former Sun Devils star, was two shots behind.
Justin Thomas birdied the first six holes, then had to fight to shoot even par after a back-nine meltdown. He had a bogey-triple bogey-double bogey stretch that left him eight strokes back.
A fire in Cambria early yesterday injured a woman. The unidentified woman has been transported to Bakersfield for treatment at the Grossman Burn Center at Bakersfield Memorial hospital.
Firefighters believe the woman lived alone in the home. They say they ran into difficulty reaching her next of kin, which is why her name has not been released.
Capt. Emily Torlano said the fire is under investigation but there’s no reason to believe it was the result of arson and it does not appear to be suspicious.
The fire captain said two neighbors called 911. One heard someone yelling for help; the other said the injured woman went next door and asked for help.
When firefighters arrived, the front of the house was on fire. The house is a total loss, although the garage and a car were left unscathed.
The National Weather Service in Huntsville is giving anyone with an interest in weather the opportunity to become a certified storm spotter.
The storm spotter classes will be held in February and March. The classes are free and open to the public and typically last two hours.
On February 22, a storm spotter class will be offered at the University of North Alabama East Campus Education Research and Inservice Center (address 1640 Tune Avenue, Florence, AL 35630) from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Additional classes will be offered throughout north Alabama and south Tennessee. Click here to see the list of classes, locations and times. Inclement weather or other factors may cause the schedule to change, so please check the list before you decide to attend a class.
Those who attend the classes will learn:
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'I'm here with the only purpose to come and serve you,' new Bishop says
Lawyers will be making closing arguments Monday in a trial concerning allegations that a former radio host groped Taylor Swift during a photo op before a concert in Denver, and as to whether the singer's mother and her radio liaison later set out to destroy his career.
U.S. District Judge William Martinez determined Friday that the pop star could not be held liable because David Mueller failed to prove that she personally set out to have him fired after the 2013 photo op. But jurors will consider his identical allegations against Andrea Swift and Frank Bell.
Mueller sued Swift after her team reported the alleged assault to his bosses at a country music station. He is seeking up to $3 million, saying the allegation cost him his job and reputation.
Swift countersued and is seeking a symbolic $1. She says she wants to serve as an example to other women who have been assaulted.
Jimmy Kimmel is not afraid to roast sports fanbases on his late night show “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Just ask Golden State Warriors fans.
During his Thursday night show, he called out Los Angeles Chargers fans for not filling up the StubHub Center, a soccer stadium that originally housed the LA Galaxy MLS team. The place currently holds a maximum capacity of 27,000, which is very little compared to the average NFL stadium.
Forbes published an article last month that explains how embarrassing the numbers were for both LA teams. However, it’s the Chargers fans that get the worst of it all.
Check out the video above, it’s hilarious.
Halton police are investigating following a break-in to a home on Forestvale Drive earlier this month.
At some point between 7:45 p.m. on July 1 and 1:10 a.m. on July 2 someone entered the residence through a family room window, police said.
It is unclear at this time what was stolen.
No one was home at the time of the break-in.
No suspect description is available.
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Police are also looking for the individual responsible for stealing the tires off a trailer at a Burlington distribution company recently.
At some point between Friday, June 29 and Tuesday, July 3 someone removed two rear tires along with the rims from a trailer parked at the rear of the Sutton Drive business, which is located near Downey Street.
The value of the stolen property is approximately $5,000.
No suspect description is available at this time.
The world’s largest music festival is bigger than ever and offers an impressive list of headliners. In addition to national and local music, enjoy a nearly overwhelming variety of eats from Milwaukee’s best food vendors. Not to mention the beer.
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BRIDGEWATER -- Canines will have the chance to stretch their legs at the Somerset Regional Animal Shelter when it opens its new dog play yards, the shelter announced in a news release. The shelter, located at 100 Commons Way, will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 14 at 6 p.m. to celebrate the grand opening of the play yards.
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JOHANNESBURG, April 3 Unit five of the Medupi power station in South Africa's northern Limpopo province began commercial operations on Monday, adding 800 megawatts (MW) to the national grid, after it was completed one year ahead of schedule.
South African power utility Eskom, which has in the past been forced to impose power cuts due to insufficient supply, is scrambling to revamp its ageing plants. The unit was expected to become commercially operational by March 2018.
Other Eskom projects include the Ingula hydro-powered plant in the northeast of KwaZulu-Natal, and the Kusile coal-fired plant in eastern Mpumalanga province, which have a combined capacity of about 6,132 MW. (Reporting by Olwethu Boso; Editing by Mark Potter)
The Splendora Police Department is searching for an escaped suspect in Splendora.Authorities say Adam Williams was cuffed and being treated for a leg injury when he escaped from police custody Saturday morning.Officers were called to the YMCA near First Street and Creekwood around 1 a.m. for a suspicious persons call.Upon arrival, officers found two men near the location. Officers tried to arrest William, but he took off running.Officers caught Williams and started treating him for a leg injury when he took off again.According to reports, Williams is still wearing handcuffs.Anyone with information in regards to this incident is asked to call the 936-760-5800.
Big Brother Naija housemate, Bitto Bryan, has broken the internet with a rather distasteful picture of his groin area while comforting his fellow female housemate, Nina.
In the picture, the radio presenter attempted to pacify the lady fondly called "Gifty" by viewers, holding his arm around her shoulder while muttering something to her, but then, what would undoubtedly catch the eye was a visible bulge in his groin.
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Aisling O’Brien travels to Gneeveguilla to the lands of Diarmuid Cremin for the Teagasc Kerry Agribusiness farm walk. Among the topics up for discussion: closing up for the winter, labour savings tips for spring, soil fertility, good farm infrastructure, body condition scoring your cattle and should you consider a fixed price milk contract.
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HANLEY - Thomas M. Of South Buffalo, entered into rest March 18, 2018; beloved husband of the late Carol A. (nee Vaughn) Hanley; devoted father of Larry (Dawn), Debbie (Frank), Dawn (Jim) and Bill (Elizabeth); cherished grandfather of 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; loving son of the late Thomas and Alice (nee Shine) Hanley; dear brother of Sheila Hanley, Alice Hanley and the late Bill Hanley and David (Ginny) Hanley. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel), 3060 Abbott Rd., near Lake Ave., on Wednesday from 3-7 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 450 Abbott Rd., South Buffalo, on Thursday morning at 9:30 o'clock (please assemble at church). Entombment Holy Cross Cemetery. Mr. Hanley served in the US Navy and retired from American Axle. Online condolences may be made at www.lombardofuneralhome.com
You could go the traditional route and give them chocolate and roses, but we’ve picked out some fun (and more long-lasting) items to help remind your loved one of that love you feel for them every day of the year.
Watch: How to make crepes — the ultimate romantic breakfast
Feb 14 Mattel Inc
* Mattel and Alibaba Group form global strategic partnership
* Mattel will be marketing and selling to China via Alibaba's B2C marketplace Tmall.com
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A man arrested in connection with an IRA bomb attack that killed a Catholic nun and three police officers in the North has been released pending a report to prosecutors.
The 54-year-old suspect was detained at Belfast International Airport on Monday morning.
He was the second man questioned in relation to the 1990 attack in Co Armagh in less than a week.
A 55-year-old man arrested last Thursday was also released pending a police file being submitted to Northern Ireland's Public Prosecution Service.
Sister Catherine Dunne, Constable William Hanson, Reserve Constable Joshua Willis and Reserve Constable David Sterritt were killed when a landmine exploded on the Killylea Road, Armagh, on July 24, 1990.
Another woman was seriously injured in the blast.
The arrests have been carried out by the PSNI's legacy investigation branch.
Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty has formed a campaign committee to run for his old job.
The two-term Republican governor announced Monday he created a campaign committee for the 2018 election. It's not official yet, as Pawlenty still needs to formally file for the office.
But it's the surest sign yet that Pawlenty plans to enter the race after starting to raise money recently. He says he'll make a final announcement soon.
Pawlenty would bring widespread recognition in Minnesota and unparalleled fundraising ability in the race to replace Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton. But his five years lobbying in Washington for the nation's biggest banks also brings political risk.
It would be a return to politics for Pawlenty, who left office in 2011 and ran a short-lived 2012 presidential campaign.
This week, James is joined by friend of the show Jb Evain, Developer Lead of Visual Studio Tools for Unity, who introduces us to developing games with Unity and Visual Studio for Mac.Unity is a game creation environment you can use to create high quality cross-platform games for all the major platforms: mobiles, desktops, consoles, AR and VR devices and even the web! Better yet, you get to use C# and .NET to script your games! What better C# IDE is there than Visual Studio? In this show, we'll focus on Unity game developers on macOS, we'll look at using Visual Studio for Mac to write and debug Unity games.
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Opportunistic thieves have been targeting cars which have been abandoned in the snow and smashing the windows to search for valuables.
Overnight, between Saturday, December 9 and Sunday, December 10 three cars have been targeted on Ringinglow Road in Hathersage. All of them have had the front offside window smashed.
Three vehicles have been targeted already
A spokesman for the Derbyshire Rural Crime Team said: “Please can we also take this opportunity to urge motorists to only make journeys in the severe weather conditions when absolutely necessary.
“If you have no choice but to abandon your vehicle, please ensure it is emptied of all valuables, alarms are set and recovery is arranged at the earliest opportunity.”
The Chicago Cubs have plenty of muscle on their roster, giving their skipper a power advantage. Two of those heavy hitters were National League MVP finalists with one claiming the title.
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MINNEAPOLIS — The night before he seeks a sixth Super Bowl title against the Eagles, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady earned his third MVP award.
Brady, who is a little busy at this point, didn’t attend the NFL Honors show staged at the University of Minnesota on Saturday.
This year the 40-year-old Brady completed 66.3 percent of his passes for 4,577 yards, 32 touchdowns and eight interceptions. He had a 102.8 passer rating.
Brady also won the MVP award for the 2007 and 2010 seasons.
The MVP is among the eight awards conducted by the Associated Press, which serves as the official NFL awards.
ROCHESTER, Minn. -- Ken Burns sat down with president of Mayo, Dr. John Noseworthy, in front of an audience of Mayo staff at the Gonda Building to discuss Burns' upcoming documentary.
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The documentary titled 'The Mayo Clinic: Hope - Faith - Science' follows the history of Mayo Clinic, starting with the story of English immigrant W.W. Mayo practicing medicine in Rochester with his two sons.
"I've certainly developed some friendships, but I had not intended, none of us intended, to make it a valentine or a wet kiss to the Mayo Clinic. We need to be critical thinkers and critical filmmakers," explains Burns. However, he also stresses that the Mayo Clinic story is overwhelmingly positive.
The film is scheduled to air in September on Public Broadcasting.
(AP) – Las Vegas police wouldn’t say whether armor-piercing ammunition was fired during the deadliest shooting in modern U.S. history after a dealer who sold it to the gunman was charged with manufacturing such bullets.
Officer Larry Hadfield on Friday referred to a preliminary report released last month.
It says some rifle magazines were loaded with various types of bullets, including armor-piercing ammunition and armor-piercing incendiary ammunition.
The report says a “complete breakdown” of the types of ammunition loaded in the guns and the cartridge casings expended will be documented in the final report. It’s unclear when that report will be available.
A criminal complaint says Douglas Haig’s fingerprints were found on unfired armor-piercing bullets inside the hotel room where Stephen Paddock launched the attack Oct. 1.
Federal officials declined or didn’t immediately respond to requests for comment.
This item has been corrected to show the preliminary report released last month, not this month.
Missouri Governor Eric Greitens commented on Monday about reports that his staff has been using the messaging app ‘Confide’.
‘Confide’ is a messaging app that deletes messages as soon as they are read leaving no history of a conversation.
On Monday, Governor Greitens responded to those claims:
“This is another nothing story that’s coming from a liberal media outlet that is just desperate for salacious headlines.”
The app has been big in Washington D.C. and the concerns are using the app undermines open record laws.
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FILE - In this Tuesday, March 21, 2017, file photo, William C. Dudley, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, speaks during a panel discussion at The Bank of England in London. In an interview with The Associated Press, Dudley indicated that the Fed will likely make an announcement at its September 2017 meeting that it is ready to start reducing its massive bond portfolio, a move expected to put upward pressure on long-term interest rates including home mortgages. Kirsty Wigglesworth, Pool, File AP Photo
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A girl has been arrested following an incident on a Stagecoach bus last week, police have said.
The 12-year-old girl was arrested in connection with an assault on a bus in Brockworth last week.
Police said their investigation into the incident is ongoing.
News of the arrest follows reports on a Facebook group that a girl had her hair burned while on a bus in Brockworth last week.
Stagecoach has also been dealing with anti-social behaviour in Cheltenham and is diverting its C service from the town centre to Springbank after yobs threw missiles at buses on a number of occasions.
At Bucksport, Chase Carmichael fired a three-hitter, striking out nine and walking just one, to lead the Bucks past Washington Academy of East Machias.
Tanner Stegner stroked three singles and scored two runs for the Bucks and Christian Chase-Hurd doubled and singled with an RBI.
Damen Parker, Nevin Rhodes and Kade Feeney singled for WA and Parker scored the two runs.
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DEERFIELD (WKOW) -- Schuster's Farm is honoring 100 years of Camp Randall with a corn maze.
It features Bucky Badger and a corn mural that shows an arch with 1917 on the left and 2017 on the right. Check out the 27 Sky Track Drone video of the sight.
March 30 PVA TePla AG:
* For fiscal year 2017, a group turnover will be on a scale of 85 million euros ($91.43 million) and EBITDA margin of 6 percent expected Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9297 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
Many people living north of Columbia say they were just learning about a possible new transmission line through their neighborhood. ABC 17 News reported on Ameren Missouri's report allowing the city of Columbia to use its transmission route running north of Columbia.
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Police in Sheffield are trying to trace the owners of these items, which were taken during a spate of burglaries.
Officers recovered the goods, including a laptop, fishing roads and a briefcase, after arresting a suspect over the break-ins around High Green.
This Acer laptop is waiting to be returned to its rightful owner
Sheffield North East Neighbourhood Policing Team has released photos of some of the belongings in an attempt to return them to their rightful owners.
If you think any of the items pictured may be yours, or if you are a burglary victim whose property has yet to be returned, call David Warwick on 0114 296 4259 or email David.Warwick@southyorks.pnn.police.uk.
A number of fishing rods were recovered
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A 7-Eleven clerk stopped a man from robbing the convenience store by pretending he couldn’t open the cash register, an Orlando police report shows.
The man arrived at the 7-Eleven at 11750 Narcoossee Rd. in the Lake Nona area about 4 a.m. Wednesday, according to a police report.
After waiting for people near the gas pumps to leave, the man walked into the store with a red sweater over his head, video shows.
He then put one hand on something square under his shirt and asked the clerk for money, the report states.
Police said the man gave the employee a chocolate bar to scan, hoping that would open the cash register. After the cashier faked having trouble and said he couldn’t open it, the man left.
Surveillance cameras captured him arriving at the 7-Eleven in a four-door car, possibly silver or tan.
The man was wearing dark shorts and a dark shirt with yellow lettering.
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Rosas made a 39-yard field goal as well as his only extra-point try in Sunday's 30-10 loss to the Cowboys.
Rosas has now gone three games without missing a kick, giving him a streak to aim to extend as the Giants' season mercifully inches to its end.
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Frankie Giordano and Robert Cruz combined for 10 hits and 11 RBI. Ian Zizersky and Tyler Ingerman picked up the wins and 6Ks each
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Marco Aruta (WP, CG, 11Ks, 2 HRs, 4 RBI),
Titans win the Bronx Cheer Bash, Sports at the Beach Championship
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Aidan Farmer and Bobby Parker combined for 15 points; Shayne Gonzalez and DJ DellaValle added 5 points each
What Is The Most Popular Halloween Candy In Missouri?
Is it Snickers? Kit Kat? How about MnM’s? Nope…What do you think the most popular Halloween candy is in the Show Me State?
Halloween is almost here and it is time to make that costume selection and buy massive amounts of candy to hand out (or eat yourself into a sugar induced coma).
TOP HALLOWEEN CANDIES FOR ALL 50 STATES
Skittles, Reese’s Cups and M&M’s, the top three most popular Halloween candies across the US. The peeps at Candystore.com say that on average, Skittles and Reese’s Cups have sold more than 3 million pounds every year over the last decade, while M&M’s have sold about 2.7 million.
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Skip in Skip x Embed x Share CLOSE A person was hospitalized Friday morning after getting stabbed multiple times. 10/6/17 Damian Giletto/The News Journal
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Wilmington police is investigating an incident Friday morning where a person was reportedly stabbed multiple times, according to scanner reports.
The incident was reported just after 6:30 a.m. in the 200 block of Garden Ct., according to the scanner traffic.
The victim was stabbed in the arm and torso, according to scanner traffic.
Details about the suspect or an update on the victim's medical condition were not readily available.
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FLINT, MI -- Genesee County 911 is urging residents to sign up for Smart911 system that will be used to communicate during emergencies.
The free alert system allows residents to get information via text message, email and voicemail message, according to a statement on the Genesee County 911 website.
Users can add their address to get geo-targeted alerts, indicate the type of alerts they want to receive, including traffic crashes and weather emergencies.
Residents can sign up here.
Genesee County previously used the Code Red emergency alert system that had been in place since 2014.
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) - A female stunt driver has died after a motorcycle crash on a set for the movie "Deadpool 2" in downtown Vancouver, police said Monday.
The driver's name was not immediately released.
Witness Sharmina Kermalli said she had just walked into a Starbucks next door to where the accident happened when she heard a loud crash. She ran out of the coffee shop and saw glass still falling on the body of the woman.
A crumpled motorcycle was seen lying on its side at the location of the accident near Vancouver's waterfront.
Police said officers were at the scene and investigators with WorkSafeBC, the provincial workplace safety agency, were also looking into the crash.
Deadpool, a Marvel Comics superhero, is played by Vancouver-born actor Ryan Reynolds.
Mali's President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita announced a new government on Tuesday stocked with loyalists seen as helping him prepare for a re-election bid next year. File photo: Mali's President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita waves as he is seen at the international conference center of Bamako during the France-Africa summit in Bamako, Mali, January 14, 2017.
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HOUSTON -- Oh, it is about to be hot in H-Town this week, not the weather (that is a no-brainer) but we are talking about the stages! Scott Sparks gives us the exciting rundown of what's happening in the world of music this week.
Aug. 18:
J. Cole will be performing at the Toyota Center
Deep Purple and Alice Cooper will be in concert at the Woodlands Pavilion.
Aug. 19:
Foreigner and Cheap Trick will be center stage at the Woodlands Pavilion
Los Lonely Boys will be performing at the House of Blues
Ed Sheeran will be captivating the crowd at the Toyota Center
World of Dance will be at the Revention Music Center
There is also lots of new music for your listening enjoyment, see the new releases.
And who is blowing out the birthday candles? See which of our former teen heartthrobs are getting up in age -- but still LOOKING GOOD! Check out all this and more!
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Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash was impressed by the back-to-back-to-back homers and says the pitching came through in a big way
Feb 13 Norwegian Finans Holding ASA:
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* Engaged Arctic Securities AS to assist in contemplated private placement through issuance of new shares for total consideration of about 500 million Norwegian crowns ($60 million)
* Minimum application and allocation amount is set to Norwegian crowns equivalent to 100,000 euros ($106,080)
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Further company coverage: ($1 = 8.3788 Norwegian crowns) ($1 = 0.9427 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
Supercall, a media company specializing in capturing the spirit of cocktails and culture, has named two Atlanta rooftop bars among its top 10 in the nation.
9 Mile Station at Ponce City Market and SkyLounge atop the Glenn Hotel in Midtown were named to the list of the best rooftop bars in the United States.
The top 10, which were released in no particular order, are listed below:
Sky Lounge at 71 Above, Los Angeles
Westlight, Brooklyn
P.O.V. Rooftop Lounge and Terrace, Washington D.C.
9 Mile Station, Atlanta
Sugar, Miami
Ghostbar, Las Vegas
Gallow Green, New York
Upstairs at the Ace Hotel, Los Angeles
Roofers Union, Washington D.C.
Sky Lounge, Atlanta
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ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Europe's top human rights institution is urging Turkey's leaders to "urgently change course" and reverse violations of media freedoms and the rule of law, voicing alarm over democracy in the country.
The call comes as Turkey is set to hold a referendum in April on switching to a presidential system — a move critics fear will concentrate too many powers in the hands of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
The Council of Europe's Commissioner for Human Rights, Nils Muiznieks, said in a report released Wednesday that Turkey's already worrisome state of media freedoms and freedom of expression had reached "seriously alarming" levels since a state of emergency was declared following a failed coup attempt.
The commissioner also expressed concerns over the constitutional amendments that will be voted on in the referendum.
× Missouri House OKs boycott on companies boycotting Israel
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) _ The Missouri House is advancing a proposal to ban public contractors from protesting Israel.
House lawmakers gave the bill initial approval in a voice vote Tuesday. If enacted, it would prohibit state and local governments from contracting with companies boycotting Israel.
The bill is in response to an increasingly visible protest movement toward Israel’s policies toward Palestinians. House Speaker Todd Richardson proposed the bill. Backers say the goal is to support a country that’s a trade partner to Missouri.
More than 20 other states have such policies. A federal judge blocked a law in Kansas pending a court challenge.
Critics in the Missouri House voiced similar concerns about free speech rights.
The measure needs another vote of approval to head to the Senate, where a similar bill has stalled.
Jonesboro veterinarian Archie Ryan has removed shotgun pellets from bald eagles, repaired broken wings of red-tailed hawks and driven Mississippi kites to Louisiana so the birds could catch up with their migrating flock after they've recuperated. Ryan, 55, is one of 11 people in the state approved by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission to help injured migratory birds back to health.
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An ex-Tennessee school bus driver who was at the wheel in a wreck that killed six children has been sentenced to four years in prison for criminally negligent homicide.
Media reported that a Chattanooga judge sentenced Johnthony Walker on Tuesday after an emotional morning of testimony, during which Walker apologized.
Judge Don Poole ruled Walker shouldn’t be sentenced to diversion because the crash involving 37 elementary school students was so horrific, but he couldn’t give him a longer prison term because of his strong work history and no criminal background.
The decision divided victims’ relatives at the hearing. Some said it wasn’t enough time while others said they were satisfied with the punishment.
Walker was driving the children from Woodmere Elementary School when he wrecked on a winding Chattanooga road.
May 2 Royal Bank Of Canada:
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John Burg is here from the Glenwood Springs Community Concert Association getting ready for the 70th season. The first season was from 1947-1948.
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Ruth Davidson says the party should back the prime minister and "let her get back to governing".
Dubbed Vogue 25, the list is comprised of what the fashion publication says is "an extraordinary cast of leaders defining - and redefining - the way we live now".
The handpicked women vary in age from 22 (Lipa) to 73 (Baroness Hale, the President of the Supreme Court), and includes figures from the worlds of politics, the arts, fashion, media and sport, among others.
Following her wedding to Prince Harry on May 19, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, is hailed as a person who "captured the public imagination like no other this year" by Vogue.
The magazine says that Meghan - "one of the most recognisable women in the world" - has an influence that "stretches far beyond the ceaseless coverage of her style - as a bi-racial campaigning feminist from America, she is helping to forge a new 21st Century identity for the monarchy".
Taxation With Representation: Stikeman, White, DLA, Dorsey
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 6:29 PM EDT) -- In this week’s Taxation With Representation, Canadian grocery chain Metro agreed to shell out approximately $3.6 billion for a drugstore chain, Office Depot snapped up CompuCom Systems for about $1 billion, Carlisle Companies announced its intent to buy a polyurethane products company for $670 million, and a deal was struck to sell the Midland Basin’s largest privately held crude oil transportation system for $1.825 billion.
Metro to Pay $3.6B for Canadian Drugstore Chain Jean Coutu
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Video: PyRexx - Open It ft. T. Burton in Music Videos PyRexx released a music video for his hit single "Open It", featuring T. Burton and produced by Halo Hitz. The visual, which is directed by John Goudeau, features cameos from social media famous…
Da' T.R.U.T.H., Canon and PyRexx start off SXSW 2016 with impressive Day 1 showcase in News On the first day of the music leg of SXSW 2016, a trio of Christian rappers combined for a showcase that began the week on a high note.
April 5 Aurvista Gold Corp
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Controversial plans to build a three-storey care home on Fleetwood Seafront have been deferred by Wyre Council planners.
Proposals to build the new 80-bed care home on Laidleys Walk would create 60 jobs but neighbouring residents were concerned about the plans because of concerns over its height, scale and mass, parking and traffic.
The scheme had been recommended for approval by planning officer.
Three members of the public, David Waghorn, Isobel Wilkie and Tracy McCormick spoke in objection.
Fleetwood Town Councillor Norah Stuchfield, Wyre Councillor Marge Anderton and County Councillor Lorraine Beavers also spoke against it.
Councillors deferred so that officers could seek amended plans.
May 2 General Electric Co:
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Three Government frontbenchers have accused the Victorian judicial system of being weak on sentencing terrorists.
They are now being asked to explain why the shouldn't be held in contempt of court.
A leading barrister is welcoming the move, but one Senate crossbencher says free speech shouldn't be stifled.
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EXETER, N.H. — A New Hampshire prep school principal who helped respond to allegations of sexual abuse against former staff members and students is leaving at the end of the year.
Phillips Exeter Academy Principal Lisa MacFarlane says in a letter sent to the school community on Friday she will be returning to the University of New Hampshire, where she worked for 28 years before taking over at Exeter in 2015.
MacFarlane was hired during accusations of past sexual misconduct and the mishandling of those cases at the school.
MacFarlane says in her letter Exeter was first to establish a director of student well-being and the school's work to serve current students and alumni survivors is a model for other institutions.
ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE, March 19 (Reuters) - The White House stopped short of congratulating Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday, saying his re-election victory was no surprise and that there was no congratulatory phone call scheduled with President Donald Trump.
Spokesman Hogan Gidley told reporters on Air Force One, which was carrying Trump to New Hampshire, that the United States will work with Russia where it can.
"We will work to cultivate the relationship with Russia and we will impose costs when Russia threatens our interests, but we will also look for places to work together when it serves our interests," Gidley said.
"We're not surprised by the outcome," he said of the Russian election.
(Reporting By Roberta Rampton; Editing by Cynthia Osterman)
Feb 2 (Reuters) - HL Science Co Ltd :
* Says it received patent on Feb. 2, for method for improving osteoarthritis of complex extracts of Eucommia Bark, Granati fructus and Achyranthis Radix having anti-inflammatory effect by inhibition of Cox2, PEG2, protective effect of cartilage by inhibition of MMP-2, 9, and effect of cartilage regeneration by increased synthesis of type II collagen
* Patent number is 2016-0099616
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ROSWELL, N.M. (AP) — 6:45 a.m. Roswell police say a suspect who shot at a police officer was wounded by the officer's return fire. Police say the officer was not struck or injured in the incident early Wednesday morning outside a motel.
Police Department spokesman Todd Wildermuth says the suspect was taken to a hospital.
No additional information was immediately available on the condition of the suspect or the circumstances of the incident.
Wildermuth says several law enforcement agencies are investigating the incident.
Russian journalist Arkady Babchenko, widely reported to have been assassinated in Kiev on Tuesday, is alive and well, the BBC reports.
Mr Babchenko, a high-profile critic of the Kremlin, appeared at a press conference on Ukrainian TV on Wednesday.
The head of Ukraine’s security services, Vasyl Hrytsak, told reporters the “murder” had been staged to expose Russian agents.
“According to information received by the Ukrainian security service, the killing of Russian journalist Arkady Babchenko was ordered by the Russian security services themselves,” Mr Hrytsak said.
Mr Babchenko was supposedly found by his wife bleeding at the entrance to his block of flats, shot several times in the back, and died in an ambulance.
The journalist apparently did not tell his wife that the murder had been staged. “Special apologies to my wife,” he said.
The remains of a Carmel native who was killed in Iraq were returned to the United States early Monday morning.
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Vice President and former Indiana Governor Mike Pence attended the dignified transfer ceremony for Capt. Christopher "Tripp" Zanetis and Master Sgt. Christopher Raguso at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware.
Zanetis, 37, was one of seven U.S. airmen killed when their helicopter went down after hitting a power line in Iraq. The Pentagon says the helicopter crash does not appear to be the result of enemy activity and is under investigation.
The helicopter was used by the Air Force for combat search and rescue and was shifting from one location to another when it went down Thursday afternoon near the town of Qaim in Anbar Province.
Zanetis graduated from Carmel High School and volunteered weekends with the Carmel Fire Department. He was not married. He leaves behind his parents and two sisters, Angie and Britt.
The vertebrae are the bones that make up the spinal column, which surrounds and protects the spinal cord. The intervertebral disks are soft tissues that sit between each vertebrae and act as cushions between vertebrae, and absorb energy while the spinal column flexes, extends, and twists. Nerves from the spinal cord exit the spinal column between each vertebra.
BUCKLEY, Ill. (WAND) - A man died Monday during a house fire in Buckley.
The Iroquois County Coroner said Larry Swindle could not escape from the two story house fire.
The fire broke out at 1 in the morning.
The 79-year-old died from smoke inhalation.
The other occupants in the home were able to make it out.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Wet weather will continue to batter the country over the rest of this week after heavy rain downpours caused extreme flooding damage across Britain.
BBC weather forecaster Susan Powell claimed Tuesday could have been the wettest day of the year for the south-east of England despite temperatures continuing to hit the mid-20s C across the board.
She said: “It was the warmest day of the year, yesterday, for Scotland and for Northern Ireland.
“Probably one of the wettest days of the year though, across the south-east of England.
“In some areas, we saw almost a month’s worth of rainfalls, 60 to 70mm.
“For England and Wales is the story of showers once again today that it’s going to challenge us.
“Showers are always quite difficult to pin at the exact detail. Some areas will get more rain than others.
Post-RAW Big Show Video, Referee John Cone Seen By Medics, Braun Strowman Reacts
– As noted, WWE did another ring implosion angle at the end of this week’s RAW during the Braun Strowman vs. Big Show main event. Referee John Cone has been the subject of several memes after the awesome sell he did during the angle. In the Fallout video below, Cone receives medical attention backstage and comments on what happened.
– WWE also posted this video of Big Show being helped by medics and officials after RAW went off the air in Columbus, Ohio. An angry receives a “thank you Big Show” chant before leaving on his own.
– Braun tweeted the following after the big angle:
OSLO May 2 Norway's key opposition Labour party said on Tuesday it would not agree for the country's $935-billion wealth fund, the world's largest, to invest in unlisted infrastructure this year.
The fund, which invests in stocks, bonds and real estate abroad, wanted to expand investments in unlisted infrastructure, such as roads or bridges, or other projects that are not listed on stock exchanges.
"The debate is ongoing (in the party internally) but we are not going to conclude for an opening now. We are on the same line as the white paper (from the government)," Marianne Marthinsen, Labour's finance spokeswoman told Reuters.
The minority government said in March it was against to allow the fund to invest in unlisted infrastructure for now. (Reporting by Gwladys Fouche)
May 3 The New York Times Co swung to a quarterly profit from a loss a year earlier, as the newspaper publisher benefited from higher digital subscriptions that offset falling print sales.
Net income attributable to the company was $13.2 million or 8 cents per share in the first quarter of 2017, compared with a loss of $8.3 million or 5 cents per share, a year earlier.
"We added an astonishing 308,000 net digital news subscriptions, making Q1 the single best quarter for subscriber growth in our history," Chief Executive Mark Thompson said in a statement.
Revenue rose 5.1 percent to $398.8 million. (Reporting by Laharee Chatterjee in Bengaluru; Editing by Sai Sachin Ravikumar)
It's eight years since Amy and Brian said 'I do', and the laid back couple are still as sweet as ever.
Cool-as-a-cucumber couple enjoy laid back dinner and drinks in Dublin restaurant to celebrate eight years of marriage
Former Irish rugby star Brian marked the occasion of their eight year anniversary with an altogether lovely video of wife Amy on Instagram, informing followers he was spending a "Lovely evening celebrating 8 years [married] to this beauty!"
The couple enjoyed an evening meal in popular Spanish tapas spot Las tapas de Lola in Dublin's city centre, with Brian sharing a Boomerang video of Amy leaning over for a quick 'cheers' of their iced beverages.
Ghana coach Avram Grant has overlooked Leicester City versatile defender Jeffrey Schlupp for his squad for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations.
The 23-year-old has been excluded from a 26-man provisional squad released by the Israeli gaffer.
Schlupp, capped 13 times by the Black Stars, has suffered the fate for his lack of regular game by at the King Power Stadium.
Defender Baba Rahman, who is playing as a loanee at German Bundesliga side Schalke 04 from English side Chelsea, has been preferred to the Hamburg-born.
Baba's rating in attacking options supported by his recent fine form has compelled the Israeli to expelled the Leicester man.
The former German U19 player earned his maiden Ghana call up in November 2011.
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Harley-Davidson is offering free motorcycles for those who join its summer internship program. (Photo from FB)
Harley-Davidson is offering free motorcycles for those who join its summer internship program.
Eight college students or recent graduates will have the enviable task of being paid to ride a Harley and share their adventures on social media. And the best part? They’ll keep their bikes at the end of the 12-week internship.
The Milwaukee-based motorcycle maker says it will teach the interns how to ride, compensate them for their work and travels, and let them keep their motorcycles. Harley-Davidson says it’s looking for those that have the ability to create content on the fly, are creative and have the talent to take great photos and fun videos.
Applicants must be 18 years older and looking to pursue a career in social media.
He's overcome far more than this in his life, but L'Damian Washington acknowledges it's tough to stay positive, sometimes.
After playing three games and scoring his first CFL touchdown early this season, Washington has found himself parked on the practice roster the last several weeks, as fellow CFL newcomer T.J. Thorpe piles up the receptions.
“Try not to over-think it,” Washington said of how he handles waiting for another opportunity. “Doing my best to come out here and learn. Understand it's a new game, new position, everything. Try not to over-think it and get down on myself, because I know exactly what kind of player I am.
“So it's just about learning the system and keep getting better every day.”
Washington, cut by seven NFL teams and Edmonton in his career, caught a touchdown pass in his first game, Winnipeg's Week 2 win in Saskatchewan. He has four receptions for 59 yards, total.
Thorpe has caught at least five passes in each of his four games, 25 for 221 yards in all.
When it comes to one-piece swimsuits, Olivia Munn seems to have a type. She's worn a bright maillot like this one before, and she's also made a statement with an eye-catching plunging neckline. While vacationing in Hawaii with friends, Olivia showed off her cheeky, tomato red Gooseberry design ($99) from all angles, and we give her major props for pulling off the fitted piece with such a sexy cut. Olivia eventually covered up her bathing suit with a sheer white maxi skirt, but read on for a peek of what was underneath, and if you like the silhouette, shop similar versions ahead.
Warriors prop Ben Matulino has been suspended for one NRL match after pleading guilty to a shoulder charge in last week's loss to Canberra.
Warriors prop Ben Matulino will sit out Friday's NRL clash with South Sydney after copping a one-match ban for a shoulder charge.
Matulino, who will join Wests Tigers in 2018, attracted the ire of the NRL judiciary for a shoulder charge on Canberra's Elliott Whitehead late in his side's 36-16 loss to the Raiders on Sunday in Auckland.
The 23-cap Kiwis front-rower made an early guilty plea and was duly slapped with a one-game ban on Tuesday.
The Warriors, who are well out of the NRL finals hunt and have lost six games on the trot, will name their squad for the Rabbitohs match later on Tuesday.
TORONTO — Calvin Pickard made 31 saves and the Toronto Marlies scored four times in the first period before defeating the Laval Rocket 7-1 on Saturday in American Hockey League action.
Rinat Valiev, Trevor Moore, Andreas Johnsson, Ben Smith, Nikita Soshnikov, Colin Greening and Dmytro Timashov supplied the offence for Toronto (34-11-1), which improved to 12-0-1 in its last 13 games. Jeremy Bracco tacked on three assists for the Maple Leafs’ AHL affiliate.
Markus Eisenschmid responded in the third period for the Rocket (17-23-7), who had their losing streak extended to four games. Charlie Lindgren stopped 27 shots for the Montreal Canadiens’ farm club.
The Marlies scored once on two power plays and Laval was scoreless on two opportunities.
Walker signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the Kings on Tuesday.
Walker clearly impressed team brass with AHL Ontario last season, in which he registered seven goals, 21 assists and a plus-17 rating in 64 contests. Undrafted out of Bowling Green State University, the blueliner will likely continue developing his game in the minors for the duration of his new contract.
Emma and Kate are ravishing, while Rita just looks ridiculous The color purple — a good movie, a great book and, currently, the go-to hue in Hollywood. The best-dressed this week wore summer baroque, and kept all purple to clothing....
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US President Donald Trump (left) shaking the hand of the newly sworn-in Treasury secretary, Mr Steven Mnuchin.
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has sworn in former Goldman Sachs banker and Hollywood financier Steven Mnuchin as Treasury secretary, putting him to work on tax reform, financial deregulation and economic diplomacy efforts.
The US Senate voted to confirm Mr Mnuchin 53-47, with all but one Democrat opposing him over his handling of thousands of foreclosures as head of OneWest Bank after the 2007-2009 housing collapse.
At a White House swearing-in ceremony, Mr Trump said Mr Mnuchin, 54, would be a "great champion" for US citizens.
"He will fight for middle-class tax reductions, financial reforms that open up lending and create millions of new jobs, and fiercely defend the American tax dollar and your financial security," Mr Trump said.
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Light rain moved into the region late Tuesday afternoon and will continue overnight — eventually tapering off to showers later Wednesday.
Sun should return on Thursday, followed by more showers on Friday.
A nice warmup is on top for Saturday, then a brief cooldown on Sunday. Sunny skies are expected most of the weekend, too!
Enjoy these last days of April as it will get warmer pretty soon.
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Las Vegas Metro police said a missing 19-year-old who may be in severe emotional distress and in need of medical attention has returned home safely Tuesday.
Police said Keeandre King was last seen Monday at noon near the 4600 block of West Bonanza Road, near Decatur Boulevard.
Police described King as an African-American standing 5'10" tall, weighing 140 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts is urged to contact Metro at 702-828-3111, the Missing Persons Detail during business hours at 702-828-2907, or by email at missingpersons@lvmpd.com.
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McCray recognized for 2nd place art win at Striped Bass Festival
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Clarendon School District 2 Board Chairman Arthur Moyd, left, and Superintendent John Tindal, right, recognized student Llani McCray, center, during the board’s regular meeting held May 22 for receiving winning second place with her artwork at the recent Striped Bass Festival.
The Bank of America Charitable Foundation awarded $25,000 to America's Grow-a-Row.
America's Grow-a-Row, located in Pittstown, is a non-profit organization that grows and gleans fresh, healthy fruits and vegetables that are donated to those facing hunger throughout the state of New Jersey.
America's Grow-a-Row, with the help of 9,000 volunteers, will plant, harvest and coordinate the distribution of approximately 1.2 million pounds of free produce to residents in need throughout the state this year.
Employees from Bank of America frequently volunteer at America's Grow-a-Row. If interested in volunteering or making a financial donation to America's Grow-a-Row, contact Chip Paillex at 908-331-2962 or email chip@americasgrowarow.org.
To learn more information, visit americasgrowarow.org.
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Today I was sworn in as the newly elected MP for Wokingham. It was privilege. The solemn ceremony is designed to remind MPs of the seriousness of their job, and the role of Parliament is making government and authority accountable to the people.
I am most grateful to all those who voted for me. I wish to live up to their trust. I am also conscious that it is my duty to represent all the people of my constituency, however they voted. I will be taking up the issues which emerged strongly in the election, including money for schools and for social care.
PARIS (AP) — French baby-milk maker Lactalis has ordered a global recall of millions of products over fears of salmonella bacteria contamination.
The company, one of the largest dairy products group in the world, says it has been warned by health authorities in France that 26 infants have become sick since Dec. 1.
Spokesman company Michel Nalet told The Associated Press on Monday that the “precautionary” recall both in France and abroad affects “several million” products made since mid-February. The company said a possible source of the outbreak has been identified in a tower used to dry out the milk at a production site.
Lactalis employs 75,000 employees in 85 countries, with a turnover of 17 billion euros ($20 billion.)
The symptoms of salmonella infection include abdominal cramps, diarrhea and fever.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A bill requiring pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in South Carolina not providing critical care in hospitals to take a 30-minute break during a 12-hour shift has passed a House committee.
Pharmacists testified earlier that they are often fatigued from working long hours and that could lead to errors that may impact patient health and safety.
The committee Tuesday approved an amendment from Democratic Rep. Robert Ridgeway of Manning exempting pharmacists and technicians who provide critical care in hospitals saying there are often more patients than available medical professionals to provide care.
Critics of the legislation say lawmakers should not specify a profession in the bill.
Currently, there are no state laws mandating employers to provide breaks for their employees.
The bill now heads to the House floor.
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The peer and former Liberal Dem leader branded Brexiteers as “dispossessed and voiceless” as he compared the rise of Hitler in Nazi Germany in the 1930s to the referendum result.
He made the outrageous claims during an interview on the BBC’s Pienaar’s Politics show.
Speaking alongside Vote Leave and key Brexit campaigner Iain Duncan Smith, Lord Ashdown said: “I’m deep into the 1930s and boy does this age remind me of the 1930s.
“All the things are there, the revolt against the establishment, the retreat from multilateralism to unilateralism.
“The beginning of protectionism, with those who shout loudest getting heard and the small voice of reason doesn’t.”
Baripada: A primary school headmaster was thrashed by villagers in Mayurbhanj district today for allegedly molesting a girl student.
The incident took place in Andola village under Nafri panchayat in the district.
The accused headmaster has been identified as Tapas Giri, headmaster of Andola Project UP School.
According to reports, Giri was picked up from the school during the official hours this morning by the parents of a girl student who complained of sexual molestation against the teacher.
Irate locals tied him to a poll in the village and thrashed brutally detaining for several hours.
Bangiriposhi police rushed to the spot being informed about the incident and rescued the accused.
However, the headmaster, who is currently under police’s custody, has rubbished the allegation.
Freeland 59, Chesaning 57
Tyler Shea hit two free throws with five seconds left in overtime to give Freeland the TVC Central win. Jackson Huckeby made a 3-pointer to tie the game at 56-56 in overtime, but Chesaning took the lead with 16 seconds left with a three throw. With six seconds remaining, Freeland’s Jack Townsend made a free throw to tie the game, but missed the second. Shea got the rebounds, was fouled and made both free throws.
Jayce Bourcier led the Falcons with 18 points and 10 rebounds, with Huckeby adding 10 points and eight assists. Garrett Bishop led Chesaning with 20 points, with Brandon Keys and Jarrett Kelley scoring nine points each for the Indians.
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Common Pleas Judge Joseph Bruzzese Jr. has returned to the bench seven weeks after he was shot in Jefferson County.
Officials say that the judge presided over a few cases on Thursday and is excited to be back.
RELATED: The Latest Information 24-Hours After Jefferson County Shooting
Judge Bruzzese was shot by Nate Richmond back on August 21st and a county probation officer saved his life.
"I'm very grateful for all of the support through this process," Bruzzese said.
A Burbank man died after his motorcycle collided with a vehicle Saturday night in Glendale, authorities said.
The crash was reported at 8:10 p.m. Saturday at the intersection of Sonora Avenue and Flower Street, said Glendale Police Department Sgt. Robert William.
John Joseph Hatton, 46, was pronounced at the scene at 8:20 p.m., said Ed Winter of the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner. An autopsy is pending, Winter added.
A cause for the crash has not been determined, William said, and the incident is under investigation.
The driver of the vehicle, who was uninjured, remained at the scene, said William. There were no signs of impairment, and no arrests were made.
William said there were not many witnesses at the scene, and police were looking for more information about the crash. Anyone who witnessed the crash can contact the Burbank Police Traffic Bureau at 818-238-3100.
Anderson went 2-for-4 and was caught stealing while batting leadoff in Tuesday's 1-0 loss to the Mariners.
Anderson was moved up for the day with the left-handed Marco Gonzales on the bump for Seattle. With both hits coming in three at-bats against Gonzales, Anderson's average against lefties improved to .381 (8-for-21). The stolen base try was his ninth attempt of the season and first time caught, putting him well ahead of the pace he established last year, his first full season in the majors.
Narrowbody aircraft are dominating deliveries in North America during 2018, with Boeing 737s leading the charge. The region’s leading operator of 737s, Southwest, is adding more new generation 737 MAX jets in 2018, and recently exercised options for 40 additional MAX 8 narrowbodies.
Frontier Airlines remains the largest A320neo family operator in North America, operating 17 aircraft. Some airlines have pushed back deliveries of the jets due to engine problems that airlines endured in 2017.
But Frontier and Alaska Air Group are accepting delivery of A320neo family jets in 2018, and Frontier is set to become the largest A320neo operator in North America, based on aircraft orders.
Most of North America’s largest airlines have settled on their preferred fleet compositions for the next few years, with the exception of American Airlines’ order for 22 A350 narrowbodies. The airline is exploring options for that portion of its widebody fleet, but does not feel any rush to make a definitive decision.
The social network is facing criticism for a posting of a killing, but it is not the first struggle the company has had over content.
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Headline: Police arrest wanted offender Michael John Hughes
Police have today arrested wanted offender Michael John Hughes.
Hughes was wanted for arrest on a number of theft charges.
The 36-year-old was arrested today in Canterbury and will appear in Christchurch District Court tomorrow.
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If an egg were a perfect sphere, then finding its volume would be easy: just measure the radius r and use the formula you learned way back in grade school, V = (4/3)πr³ (why that formula works is another story for another day). But, alas, eggs are not spheres, but, well, egg-shaped. So what can we do?
Eggs aren't even elliptical, but they are well-approximated by a pair of ellipses. That is, if we take a cross-section then we can realize it as in this diagram:
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Now we can use calculus to get the volume. The egg is obtained by revolving this shape around the x-axis and the volume is given by
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So now you can figure out just how much creme there is in your filled chocolate egg. I'll leave it as an exercise to compute the surface area so you'll know how much chocolate you're eating.
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Georgetown, S.C. (WBTW) – One person is dead in a two vehicle crash in Georgetown. Lance Corporal David Jones says the crash happened Tuesday, February 14th, 2017 at 6:50pm on Woodlands Avenue.
Jones says the driver of a 2016 Kawasaki motorcycle died after he hit the passenger side of a 2007 Chevy Tahoe when the driver of the Tahoe tried to make a left hand turn. The driver of the Tahoe was not hurt. Troopers say the driver of the motorcycle did not have on a helmet.
The Georgetown County Coroner’s office has not yet released the name of the driver who died.
WASHINGTON, Oct 6 (Reuters) - The State Department has received a "handful" of reports from private U.S. citizens who traveled to Cuba and say they have experienced symptoms similar to those suffered by American diplomats in mysterious "attacks" in Havana, a U.S. official said on Friday.
But the official, who would only be described as an unnamed "State Department spokesperson," said the U.S. government "cannot verify the claims."
The State Department last week issued a travel warning urging Americans to stay away from Cuba because of unexplained health "attacks" it says have caused hearing loss, dizziness and fatigue among at least 22 diplomatic personnel.
The Trump administration on Tuesday expelled 15 Cuban diplomats to protest Cuba's failure to protect staff at the U.S. embassy in Cuba, just days after Washington recalled more than half the U.S. diplomatic personnel from Havana. (Reporting by Matt Spetalnick; Editing by Sandra Maler)
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Keshia Sylvester was last seen in Breaux Bridge on Oct. 2, 2017. (Photo: St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office)
The St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office is looking for a woman who has not been seen for four days.
Keshia Sylvester, 29, was last seen in a white pickup truck in the Breaux Bridge area on Monday, according to the sheriff's office.
Sylvester is described as a black woman, 5 feet, 2 inches tall and weighing around 145 pounds.
Anyone with knowledge of Sylvester's whereabouts is asked to call the sheriff's office at 337-394-3071.
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The owner of the facility has been detained.
Authorities do not know what caused the blast, which happened while repair work was being carried out. An investigation has been launched.
I love juicing, I bought my first Brevelle Juicer about 6 years ago. Hubby bought a newer model and has gotten really into it this year. I am now reading that Soup, or “souping” is the new juicing as it is a lower sugar, more filling alternative to juice. Now these are not your typical soups, don’t think: Cabbage. But cold, ready to go, soups and three websites are even pretty trendy right now. Zuppa Noma, Bonafide Provisions, and Mucho Gazpacho. Check them out.
PARIS, Feb 3 (Reuters) - French utility Engie's board has recommended four candidates to chair it, including Airbus COO Fabrice Bregier and Solvay Chief Executive Jean-Pierre Clamadieu, television channel BFM Business reported on Saturday.
Engie, in which the French state owns a 24.1 percent stake, has decided to keep the roles of chief executive and board chairman separate, the group said in a statement on Saturday.
French media have reported that Chief Executive Isabelle Kocher had made a bid to combine both roles after current chairman Gerard Mestrallet retires in May.
BFM Business said Kocher had failed to convince the government to merge the positions and that the board had reviewed four names to succeed Mestrallet this week.
The other two candidates are Frederic Lemoine, a former executive at investment firm Wendel, and Yann Delabriere, a Zodiac executive, BFM Business said.
A spokesman for Engie declined to comment. (Reporting by Michel Rose; editing by Alexander Smith)
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Winner Stayz On aka Rell Spade is one of the fortunate and skilled individuals to qualify for the inaugural NBA 2K League draft pool.
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I had the opportunity to speak with him about the journey leading up to and through the Combine. It's clear in the interview that WSO took the entire process seriously. Aside from his obvious skill level, it would appear his professionalism and maturity had something to do with him being chosen for the opportunity.
Take a look at the interview to get an idea of what it took to have your name called by the NBA for this budding esport.
A plan for micro-apartments that would change the mix of West Palm Beach residential options got the approval of the Downtown Action Committee Wednesday morning. The city commission is scheduled to vote on final approval Monday.
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MPs have told Starbucks, Costa, Nero and others they have to do something to reduce the waste and promote reusable cups.
A judge is considering sanctions against defendants in the Las Vegas retrial of four men accused of wielding assault-style weapons against federal land management agents to stop a round-up of anti-government figure Cliven Bundy's cattle in April 2014.
Chief U.S. District Judge Gloria Navarro on Monday rejected a defense bid for a mistrial, but said contentious testimony on Thursday by defendant Eric Parker was outside rules she had set and appeared to be a deliberate effort to invite jury "nullification" of charges.
Navarro eventually ordered Parker to step down from the witness stand, and government prosecutors want her to instruct jurors to disregard Parker's testimony altogether.
Parker's attorney, Jess Marchese, says defendants are being denied any ability to explain why they were at the Bundy ranch.
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Global oil glut set to continue despite efforts to prop up price
Increasing production from US and non-Opec countries means growth in oil supply will outstrip demand in 2018
The world’s oil glut is likely to persist next year in a blow to efforts by major producers to shore up the oil price by cutting output, according to a leading energy authority.
Growth in oil supply will outstrip growth in demand during 2018, driven by increasing production from US shale and other countries outside Opec, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said.
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Two West Virginia counties have joined numerous others in suing pharmaceutical companies, drugstores and the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy over the state’s opioid crisis. The Exponent Telegram reports that Barbour and Taylor counties have hired lawyers to seek temporary and permanent restraining orders to curb practices they say are fueling the crisis, restitution, punitive damages and an insurance award from the Board of Pharmacy. The lawsuits say the defendants, including McKesson, AmerisourceBergen and Cardinal, knew opioids were addictive, yet still flooded the state with the drugs through unscrupulous practices. The pharmaceutical companies have denied similar claims.
German unions have managed to secure the future of their local operations over the next few years but have had to make concessions on pay rises. By Megan Lampinen
After months of tough negotiations, angry words, protests and threats, Opel management and German unions have finally reached a new labour agreement. The deal brings fresh investment for R&D and the plants in Eisenach, Ruesselsheim and Kaiserlautern in exchange for a postponement of promised wage increases….
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Canada will enter talks to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement with a goal to seek exemptions from Washington’s Buy America directives, and push for stronger labor and environmental standards in the pact.
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Angela Merkel rushed to Brussels last week to enter emergency talks with other European Union members to change the bloc's migration policy and secure her position in Germany.
The Chancellor managed to reach a new deal with EU members to shake off the pressure from the Christian Social Union (CSU) threatening to abandon her coalition Government unless she agreed to end her open door policy.
But Steven Meissner dismissed the apparent deal, suggesting instead EU leaders would simply ignore the new terms that would see them volunteer to accept migrants to their countries.
Speaking to RT UK, Mr Meissner said: "It’s a bit of a show as we’ve now found out because Poland and Hungary and Italy and a number of other countries have said there is no such agreement.
"What is she talking about? I don’t think this policy was ever meant to seriously be implemented in the first place."
A Henderson County grand jury indicted a man on attempted murder charges.
Police say 29-year-old Antony Thompson shot 18-year-old Rashaud Harvey in the chest on Adams Street in April.
Police say Harvey was in a car with another man when Thompson opened fire at close range with an assault rifle.
Thompson is due back in court later next week.
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× Amber Alert issued for 13-year-old girl last seen in Donna, Texas
HOUSTON — An Amber Alert was issued Monday morning for a 13-year-old girl reported missing from Donna, Texas.
Priscilla Elisabel Martinez has black hair and brown eyes. She’s about 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighs around 160 pounds.
Authorities are searching for Rudolfo Nuncio Jr, 41, in connection with her disappearance.
Nuncio has brown hair and eyes. He’s around 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighs about 180 pounds.
Investigators believe the suspect is driving a silver 2015 Dodge Ram two-door pickup truck with Texas license plate number HFW2831.
Anyone with information related to the teen’s disappearance is asked to call the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office at 956-383-8114.
Pak said she expects the summit to go forward because Trump is so invested, and the North Koreans are so determined that it happen. "Kim Yong Chol will dangle just enough in front of Pompeo [so] that he can go back to Trump and say, without lying, they're sincere," Pak said.
Ottawa police have obtained an arrest warrant for Alexandre Cadet, 18, whom police allege was in possession of a restricted handgun.
Cadet, who is charged with possession of a loaded restricted handgun, is considered armed and dangerous. Police cautioned the public to not approach him and phone police instead.
Cadet is described as a 5-7 light brown skin male with a medium build, weighing between 140-150 pounds.
Police have recovered the handgun, but say the investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to call Ottawa police’s Central Criminal Investigation Unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 5166.
Dash Wilder may be out until July after suffering a broken jaw at a WWE live event, Pro Wrestling Sheet's Ryan Satin reported Monday. According to the Internet Wrestling Database , Wilder last wrestled Friday in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
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Set in the rural village of Alton, Hampshire, The Lawn provides residential care in a Georgian period home that has been fully modernised to meet the needs of its residents. The home is part of the Friends of the Elderly charitable group. The home aims to provide a home-from-home experience for all residents.
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In the middle of the desert, in an area filled with 33 million blast mines scattered everywhere, Marine sniper Sergeant Mike Stevens is on a mission to locate and neutralize the leader of a terrorist cell. After three months and six days in the desert, one single moment of hesitation was enough to blow the entire mission, and now Sergeant Stevens has stranded in a hostile guerrilla territory all alone, and to make matters worse, with his left foot stepping on an active mine. Against the harsh environment, without food and water, the Sergeant must stay glued to the spot and use his Marine training, his resourcefulness and his perseverance for the next 52 hours until a convoy arrives in his area. Between the scolding heat of the day and the freezing cold of the night, if Sergeant Stevens wants to survive, he must fight not only against the mighty forces of nature but also versus the greatest adversary of them all: himself.
The Chairman, Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC), Mr Jide Ajeigbe, has declared that elections into the 33 local government council areas and 35 local council development areas will now come up on Saturday, May 12, 2018.
Ajeigbe stated that this is sequel upon lifting of an order of injunction by the Federal High Court, Abuja, which had stopped the commission from conducting election before date.
He then informed that the commission is determined to conduct a free, fair and credible election in the state.
For the first time since the end of the Jeff Tedford era, we have an Aaron Rodgers sighting on the UC Berkeley campus . After showing signs that he's reembracing his Cal roots, Rodgers made it up to Memorial Stadium to connect with California Golden Bears head coach Justin Wilcox .
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NEW YORK (AP) — Citing a Comcast statement, the Wall Street Journal reported that the cable company is no longer in discussions to buy pieces of 21st Century Fox . That could open the door to a Disney bid.
Comcast declined to provide its statement to the Associated Press.
A person familiar with the situation, who was not permitted to discuss the matter publicly, confirmed the end of negotiations.
The Journal said Disney is currently talking with Fox and that a deal could be announced this week. Fox declined to comment.
Disney is planning to launch its own streaming services as a way of contending with changes in the entertainment industry and deep-pocketed tech companies that are building their own video divisions. Buying parts of Fox could give it more material to stream.
FAIRFAX, Va. (AP)- Virginia's most populous county will no longer automatically hold inmates past their release date at the request of federal immigration officials.
Fairfax County's elected sheriff, Stacey Kincaid, announced Tuesday she is ending an agreement with Immigration and Customs Enforcement under which the county jail would continue to hold inmates at the request of ICE.
Beginning May 23, Kincaid said inmates will only be detained past their release date if a court has issued a criminal detainer.
Kincaid, a Democrat, said the county will still comply with all federal obligations, but no longer wants to participate in an agreement that requires it to expend resources beyond its obligations.
ICE will issue civil detainers when a person is arrested, and the agency has probable cause to believe that person can be deported.
Gibson struck out eight over seven scoreless innings against the Royals on Tuesday, allowing five hits and one walk in a no-decision.
Gibson threw his third scoreless outing of the season, but still hasn't managed to record a win in his last 10 starts. He's carrying a very respectable 3.57 ERA and 1.25 WHIP while holding opponents to a .222 batting average. The right-hander is sporting an excellent 9.4 K/9 (the best of his career by far) but he's also putting up a career-worst 4.0 BB/9. Gibson will look for a win in his next start against the Indians in a matchup at home.
An official says more than a million chickens died in a fire that destroyed several large barns at a northern Indiana egg-producing facility.
Crews responded late on Oct. 2 to the fire at Hi-Grade Egg Producers near the Wabash County city of North Manchester. No people were injured.
Midwest Poultry Services President Bob Krouse tells WPTA-TV “to have over a million birds die in a fire that we were unable to prevent is just unacceptable to us.” He says they plan to rebuild.
WANE-TV reports the complex housed about 2.7 million chickens.
Winds helped spread the fire to multiple barns before it was brought under control early Tuesday. Officials say firefighters from 22 departments responded to the scene about 30 miles (48 kilometers) west of Fort Wayne. The cause is under investigation.
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A transatlantic jet was diverted to Shannon Airport yesterday after a man died on board.
Kuwait Airways Flight 117 was travelling from Kuwait to New York when the crew declared a medical emergency.
Gardaí and other emergency services attended the Boeing 777-200 when it landed at 2.15pm.
The man was pronounced dead and his body was taken to Limerick University Hospital for a post mortem examination.
He was in his sixties and had been travelling under medical supervision.
Gardaí say there were no suspicious circumstances.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Unicharm Corp
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Facebook launched a review on Monday of how it handles violent videos and other objectionable material, saying it needed to do better after a video of a killing in Cleveland remained on its service for more than two hours on Sunday.
The world's largest social network plans to look for ways to make it easier for people to report videos and to speed up the process of reviewing items once they are reported, Justin Osofsky, Facebook's vice president for global operations and media partnerships, said in a blog post.
"We prioritize reports with serious safety implications for our community, and are working on making that review process go even faster," Mr Osofsky said.
Nyquist lit the lamp in Friday's 4-1 road win over the Hurricanes.
This snapped a six-game scoring drought for Gus, and the heady winger is well on his way to eclipsing the 20-goal mark for the first time in three seasons. He's brushed twine 15 times through 50 games, which is a rate that's been helped by an increase in shots. This year, he's hoisting 2.52 shots per contest with his average ice time approaching nearly 18 minutes per contest -- that would be a career high if he can sustain it.
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The Davis Cup will experiment with a two-day, bestof- three set, format in the lower tiers of next year’s event. The World Group, which features 2015 champions Great Britain, will continue to contest best-of-five set matches over three days. But all captains will be able to select five rather than four man teams.
The trial for Zone Groups I and II will see two singles matches played on day one, with the doubles match plus two reverse singles matches on day two. Other changes for the trial include no fifth rubber being played if the fourth match is decisive. International Tennis Federation President David Haggerty said: “Should the trial prove to be a success, we will be in a position to consider whether it should be applied for the World Group as well after 2018.”
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I just wanted to write a note of thanks to the young man and woman who bought my son a stuffed shark pillow from Quilts Etc. in the Sherwood Park Mall on Saturday, Dec. 2.
We tried to find you two because my son wanted to say thank-you in person, but you must have left right after. We will always remember your kindness and generosity.
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(Mark Humphrey | The Associated Press) In this Oct. 12, 2103 file photo, Taylor Swift appears at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville, Tenn. David Mueller, a former radio host, claims in a lawsuit that he lost his job because Swift falsely accused him of groping her. Swift has countersued, alleging she's the victim of sexual assault. Mueller is seeking up to $3 million in damages at the trial that begins Monday, Aug. 7, 2017, in federal court in Denver. Both sides say no settlement is in the works.
The US president said on Tuesday Iran would face bigger problems if Tehran restarts its nuclear programme.
"They will have bigger problems than they have ever had before," Trump said, at the start of a White House meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron, who told reporters he wants to contain Iran in the region.
He also said Tehran would "pay a price life few countries have ever paid" if it continued to threaten the US, at a press conference held jointly with Macron.
The Iran nuclear accord was agreed by Barack Obama's administration, and is between Tehran and a number of western powers.
The crash happened about 1:30 p.m. near Mel Torme Way and Sammy Davis Jr. Drive, near Spring Mountain Road.
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A bicyclist was critically injured after being struck by a vehicle Monday afternoon near the Strip, Las Vegas police said.
The crash happened about 1:30 p.m. near Mel Torme Way and Sammy Davis Jr. Drive, near Spring Mountain Road. The bicyclist, who was hit by a truck, was taken to University Medical Center, police said.
Metropolitan Police Department spokeswoman Laura Meltzer said the department’s fatal detail unit has been called to the scene because of the extent of the bicyclist’s injuries.
Drivers are asked to avoid the area while police investigate. The intersection is closed, police said.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — The Los Angeles Rams have re-signed defensive end Dominique Easley after an injury kept him out last season.
The Rams announced the one-year deal with the veteran Monday.
Easley tore a ligament in his right knee early in Rams training camp last August, sidelining him for the season. The University of Florida product also tore ligaments in both knees during college.
His first two NFL seasons with New England ended early due to injury after the Patriots chose him in the first round. But he was healthy during the 2016 season with the Rams, making 3 1/2 sacks and likely earning a spot as a starter last year before his injury.
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Damascus, SANA – A woman and her daughter were martyred and three other civilians were injured due to terrorist attacks with shells on the residential neighborhood of Damascus.
A source at Damascus Police Command said that a rocket shell fired by terrorist organizations positioned in Eastern Ghouta landed on civilians’ houses in al-Hajibia area in al-Shaghour neighborhood, claiming the lives of a woman and her daughter.
Two other civilians were injured and material damage was caused to properties as a result of a terrorist attack with a rocket shell on al-Dwilia neighborhood.
Another shell landed on St. Josef Church in the same neighborhood, causing the injury of a civilian and material damage to the Church.
Meanwhile in Jaramana, a source at Damascus Countryside Police Command said that a shell fall in al-Homsi neighborhood in the city, which caused only material damage.
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DACC is a member Co-operative (I&P 28016) and its members are the people who use or provide its services. The Day Care provided is to help enable their elderly client members to continue to live in their own homes and communities. DACC offers a warm and friendly atmosphere with trained staff recruited from the local community providing stimulating activities and outings. Breakfast and afternoon snacks and a three course lunchtime meal are included and transport can be arranged.
Chef Dustin Valette, left, and line cook Alec Graham of Valette restaurant prepare Hawaiian ahi poke with soy kombu emulsion, wakame salad and sesame snow during the North Coast Food and Wine Festival at Sonoma Mountain Village in Rohnert Park, California, on Saturday, June 10, 2017. Chienda Hou, right, of Santa Rosa tops her pizza under the supervision of chef John Ash, second from left, and Worth Our Weight grillmaster Lukas Falcon, left, during the North Coast Food and Wine Festival at Sonoma Mountain Village in Rohnert Park, California, on Saturday, June 10, 2017.
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WILDWOOD, N.J. (AP) - Police in a New Jersey beach town have released body camera footage showing the violent arrest of a Philadelphia woman cited for underage drinking over the Memorial Day weekend.
A bystander posted video online showing a Wildwood police officer punching Emily Weinman in the head during the Saturday arrest. The 20-year-old woman faces several charges, including aggravated assault on a police officer.
The body camera footage released on Wednesday shows an officer as he confronts and argues with Weinman over the discovery of alcoholic iced tea drinks in her possession. Wildwood officials say the videos show Weinman assaulting the officers first.
Police have identified the officers involved as Thomas Cannon, John Hillman and Robert Jordan.
Weinman's lawyer say the videos show police overreacted.
Dec 12 (Reuters) - Kosmos Energy Ltd:
* COMPLETED DRILLING LAMANTIN-1 EXPLORATION WELL LOCATED IN BLOCK C-12 OFFSHORE MAURITANIA IN APPROXIMATELY 2,200 METERS OF WATER​
* LAMANTIN-1 WELL EVALUATION SUGGESTS CAMPANIAN RESERVOIR OBJECTIVE WAS WATER BEARING WITH SOME RESIDUAL HYDROCARBONS​
* ‍BELIEVE PROSPECT FAILED DUE TO A LACK OF TRAP, RELATED TO A COMBINATION OF UP-DIP SAND PINCH-OUT AND TOP / BASE SEAL EFFECTIVENESS​
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A website for Mount St. Helens climbers crashed when more than 10,500 people attempted to buy one of the $22 climbing permits.
Mount St. Helens Institute Executive Director Ray Yurkewycz says the website crashed Thursday morning due to overwhelming demand.
He says two and a half times more people tried getting permits this year in the first hour compared to 2017.
He says more people are heading outdoors and are being made more aware of opportunities through Facebook groups.
The institute says it expects to have the permitting problems fixed by late Monday.
The permits are needed for anyone planning to ascend above 4,800 feet on the 8,363-foot volcano.
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BOSTON (AP) — One man has been killed and another hospitalized after a daytime shooting in Boston’s Dorchester neighborhood.
Police say the shooting happened around 1:45 p.m. on Saturday. Officers arrived to find two men suffering gunshot wounds. They were rushed to nearby Boston Medical Center.
The more seriously injured of the two eventually died. Police say he’s a man in his 20s but didn’t release his name. It’s not immediately clear the condition of the other man.
Police say they believe the victims had been targeted. At least two men appear to have opened fire on the victims and then fled on foot.
Police are hoping that anyone with information about the shooting steps forward.
× Flight for Life called out to head-on collision in New Berlin; 2 injured
NEW BERLIN — Flight for Life was called to the scene of a head-on collision in New Berlin Monday morning, January 2nd.
The accident happened around 7 a.m. on Racine Avenue near Swartz Road.
Authorities say one individual was flown to Froedtert Hospital by Flight for Life and one driver was taken to a local hospital by New Berlin Fire Department ambulance.
The accident is still under investigation.
Second Debut is celebrating their 12th birthday with a relaunch! Visit the refreshed store and experience the expanded men's section and an overall updated look. Take a sneak peek at the cashmere collections that arrive just in time for the colder weather. To top it off, celebrate with some treats from Sweet & Savory food truck.
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Bryce Armstrong, an electrical systems journeyman with the 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, works on a New Year’s Eve light up ball that he and Airmen from his unit repaired at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Dec. 21, 2016. This ball will be lowered on New Year’s Eve in celebration of the new year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cynthia A. Innocenti)
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Take away the hustle and bustle of the city, add green smoothies, massages and nail art and you pretty much have the recipe to happiness.
Near the corner of Essex and Stanton in NYC, this happiness (or rather chill) awaits, thanks to Cyndi Ramirez. It's called Chillhouse, and you can go there for a manicure, massage or even...a beer. Sounds like a dream, right? Well, that's how it started, as an idea.
"My husband and I were looking for a place to get massages one day, when it dawned on us that there wasn't a spa environment that appealed to us," the owner told E! News. "Our options were either seedy and cheap or luxury and expensive. We realized right then and there there was a void in the spa space." So, they created Chillhouse to fill the void with an attainable, relatable beauty experience smack in the middle of the city.
The board of directors for the Soil and Water Conservation District has improved how it handles financial transactions following an audit by the NYS Comptroller's Office, according to a report released by the office.
The audit found deficiencies in the board's oversight for ensuring all revenue received was recorded with a receipt and that disbursements of payments were also properly recorded.
Starting Feb. 8, the board examine's each claim (either a bill or invoice) and matches it to the proper abstract to determine its legitimacy and correctness, said board chair, Shelly Stein, in a report sent back to the comptroller's office.
While auditors found no evidence of missing or mishandled funds, the audit report said the lack of detailed oversight by the board "creates a risk that payments may not be for appropriate purposes."
Auditors reviewed cash receipts totaling $947,000 and 170 nonpayroll cash disbursements totaling $227,000.
Bargarh: Famous Dhanu Yatra of Bargarh kick started on Monday with King Kansa beginning his rule on the town that has transformed into Mathura. While nearby river Jeera has become river Yamuna, Ambapali, located at the outskirts of Bargarh on the other side of Jeera river has become Gopapura for the festival.
This year the event was dragged into controversies be it regarding the site of setting up Kansa’s court or actor Hrushikesh Bhoi playing Kansa. Bhoi has been performing as Kansa since the last eight years. The rule does not allow the actor to play Kansa anywhere else whereas Bhoi had, which pulled him into controversy. He later apologised and is playing Kansa this year too.
The mass festival was first hosted in 1947-48 to celebrate the Indian independence wherein mythological king ‘Kansa’ rules Bargarh for 11 days during the festival. Kansa is seen imposing fines on traffic offenders and spreading awareness on civic rules.
Trials star takes on some slacklines in latest video
At first glance Danny MacAskill’s latest video might not look that impressive from the Scottish trials star who has made a name for himself by teetering on the top of Scottish mountains and bunny-hopping giant pencils.
But look a bit closer and you will realise just what an incredible display of skill this is, as MacAskill rides across a couple of slacklines, similar to tightropes but slightly wider and with a bit more flexibility.
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The video left MacAskill’s fans on Facebook slack-jawed, with Matt Gamble commenting, “ ”
MacAskill’s video even earned him an invite to Germany from slackline manufacturer Gibbon Slacklines, who promised to give MacAskill some more kit for future videos.
There I was on my yoga mat in downward-facing dog, and my ankles were pulsating. So was my butt. And it wasn’t from workout stress. The vibrations were coming from my Nadi X yoga pants, embedded at the hips, knees and ankles with five neoprene haptic sensors. The sensors were indicating that I needed to adjust my pose…but how?
I looked down at my iPhone’s Nadi X app, which pairs via Bluetooth to the pants. The app, designed to teach you yoga poses or guide you through a flow, suggested that the gentle zapping meant I needed...
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WASHINGTON (AP) - A woman who was formerly employed as a manager by celebrity chef Mike Isabella is suing him and his business partners, alleging sexual harassment. Isabella has denied the allegations.
Chloe Caras is seeking an unspecified amount for pain and suffering, back pay and punitive damages. Isabella, who competed on the cooking reality shows "Top Chef" and "Top Chef All-Stars," has about a dozen restaurants in the Washington area.
The lawsuit filed Monday in Superior Court in the District of Columbia says when Caras was fired in 2017 she was the director of operations for the Isabella Eatery in Virginia and the highest-ranking woman in Isabella's organization. The lawsuit says Caras was subject to unwelcome touching, sexual advances, vulgar and explicitly sexual remarks and gestures, and sexists insults and texts.
April 6 France's PSA Group, the maker of Peugeot, Citroen and DS cars, said on Thursday it had begun offering a car-sharing service in Los Angeles, marking its return to the United States.
PSA also said it had created a new division - PSA North America - that will be led by Larry Dominique, a U.S. auto industry veteran who has worked at General Motors, Chrysler and Nissan Motor.
The automaker is offering the car-sharing service via its Free2Move brand and its partner Travelcar, a French car rental startup that PSA helped break into the U.S. market this year.
The service is currently being offered to travelers from Los Angeles airport, ahead of a wider U.S. rollout, PSA said in a statement. bit.ly/2oIKLji
PSA last month agreed to buy European rival Opel from General Motors. (Reporting by Shashwat Awasthi in Bengaluru; Editing by Sai Sachin Ravikumar)
Norah Jones performs at the 25th annual Bridge School Benefit concert at Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, Calif., on Saturday , Oct. 22, 2011. Zach Gill plays keyboards as ALO performs at the BottleRock Napa Valley music festival in Napa, Calif.
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Suspected carjacker shot and wounded at Colorado campground
CASTLE ROCK, Colo. (AP) — Colorado police say a 29-year-old man who carjacked a vehicle and shot at other vehicles was himself shot when he threatened a camper at a campground in Pike National Forest.
The Douglas County Sheriff's Office says the man was shot multiple times and taken to a hospital where he was in stable condition.
The man's name wasn't immediately released.
The sheriff's office says the incident occurred Monday afternoon, starting with a carjacking in neighboring El Paso County and ending at the Devil's Head Campground in Douglas County.
The man drove a stolen vehicle into Pike National Forest shooting at passing vehicles along the way. Stopping at the campground, the man pointed a rifle at a camper who then shot him.
No one else was injured. Charges are pending.
For fans, the stress level has sky-rocketed. To help England football fans manage their blood pressure and heart rate during the knockout games
This FIFA World Cup has certainly lived up to its expectations, if not exceeded them. For fans, the stress level has sky-rocketed. To help England football fans manage their blood pressure and heart rate during the knockout games, Freshpet, a pet food provider, introduced puppy football that will be first aired during half-time of England's match against Colombia at Moscow.
Viewers can expect to see English bulldogs go head-to-head with Maltese Bichon puppies in a fluffy, but intense game of footie. Enjoy responsibly!
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British retailer Dunelm Group Plc (DNLM.L) said the market for homewares continues to weaken as it reported a 2.2 percent fall in total comparable sales for the third quarter.
Dunelm, which sells cushions, bedding and kitchen equipment, said that total third quarter revenue rose 11.4 percent to 255.1 million pounds, but warned that the retail environment was volatile.
Shares in the company were up 2 percent at 0709 GMT, making them one of the top three gainers on FTSE mid cap .FTMC index.
The company, which currently operates 163 stores, said it expects 1.5 percent of like-for-like sales from the third quarter to move to the fourth, citing a late Easter this year.
Dunelm had previously warned that it would increase prices on a number of products in the coming months to offset the impact of a weak pound.
(Reporting by Rahul B in Bengaluru, editing by Louise Heavens)
A Saluda County couple is now in SLED custody after allegedly endangering their 10-year-old child.
Somaly Davis, 37, and Phillip A. Davis, 33, were charged with unlawful neglect of a child or helpless person in connection with the child's injuries.
The affidavit did not specify the nature of the injuries but said the child was injured between Jan. 29, 2017 and Feb. 12, 2017.
The Leesville couple was arrested and booked into the Saluda County Jail on Wednesday.
The felony charges could carry a penalty of up to 10 years in prison or a fine if convicted. The case will be prosecuted by the 11th Circuit Solicitor's Office.
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The Hancock County Coroner announced the death of Hancock County State's Attorney Jason Pohren.
Coroner Kendall Beals said preliminary reports indicate Pohren, 39, died from a heart attack Monday morning.
Hancock County Board President Delbert Kreps said the board will appoint a replacement state's attorney at the board meeting Tuesday night.
"Our goal is to get the (state's attorney) race on the November ballot," said Kreps. "We hope we don't have to have a special election, but we'll discuss that tomorrow night."
It’s monotonous for your 7-day forecast. Isolated showers and storms tomorrow afternoon…with stronger and more activity to our north. More scattered Friday afternoon as a low pressure system develops over the Carolinas.
We’re then keeping in isolated showers and thunderstorms every afternoon through the rest of the weekend and coming week. Temperatures stay right around average in the upper 80s to lower 90s for highs each afternoon and lower 70s for morning lows.
Baku. 28 August. REPORT.AZ/ In connection with Eid al-Adha (Sacrifice Feast) to be celebrated on September 1-2, the State Veterinary Inspection Service (SVIS) under the Ministry of Agriculture of Azerbaijan has given an order regarding the strengthening of state veterinary control.
Report was informed in the SVIS, the order has been given to prevent the sale and cutting of sacrifice animals beyond the special places designed for trade and not meeting the veterinary and sanitary requirements.
The order charges chiefs of the city veterinary administrations with strengthening the identification of animals’ health in the places allocated for the mass sale and cutting of animals, as well as preventing dangerous diseases that might emerge and veterinary-sanitary examination of meat and meat products in accordance with the rules determined in the legislation. Therefore, they should place veterinary specialists to the places of animal sale and cutting.
Roger Federer is through to the third round at Wimbledon
Federer beat Lacko 6-4, 6-4, 6-1 to continue his strong start at the All England Club.
The Swiss star was in sensational form as he brushed his opponent aside in 89 minutes.
And even though he only spent 79 minutes on court in round one, he still felt much more confident against the Slovakian this afternoon.
“I think I played very well again,” Federer said.
“I felt good out there, less nerves than the first round which is normal too.
ISLAMABAD (AP) - A Pakistani rights group has appealed on Indonesia to free on humanitarian grounds a terminally ill Pakistani convict on death row.
The Justice Project Pakistan, which opposes capital punishment, said in a statement Thursday that 54-year-old Zulfiqar Ali could soon die after his health deteriorated while in a Jakarta prison hospital.
There was no immediate response from Indonesia.
Ali was arrested in November 2004 and later convicted on drug smuggling charges which carry the death sentence in Indonesia. The rights group claims his trial was unfair and that he was wrongfully convicted.
Sarah Belal, executive director at Justice Project Pakistan, said they cannot save Ali's life but are trying to help him "die a free man."
Pakistani President Mamnoon Hussain has asked Indonesia President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo to pardon Ali.
MADISON, Wis. — Foxconn Technology Group officials say the state Department of Natural Resources has approved air permits for a $10 billion flat-screen manufacturing campus in Pleasant Prairie.
The Taiwanese company issued a news release Tuesday saying that the agency has approved air permits for the plant campus. The company has applied for a half-dozen air permits but the release doesn't offer any details.
The DNR's website indicates the agency approved an air permit for a Foxconn employee training facility in October and signed off on a permit for two cement processing plants on April 10. The site doesn't show any other approvals.
DNR spokesman James Dick didn't immediately reply to an email seeking more information.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Snc-Lavalin Group Inc:
* SNC-LAVALIN REACHES AN AGREEMENT WITH ALL THE PUBLIC BODIES OF QUEBEC THAT HAVE RECEIVED ITS OFFER UNDER THE VOLUNTARY REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM
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SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — Firefighters helped rescue a dog who wandered into the swampy woods in Georgetown.
According to Savannah Fire, Sir Bentley, a small, fluffy, white Bichon Frise, slipped through a gap in Mary Thomas’ storm-damaged fence on Bradley Boulevard.
Sir Bentley was given to her family a few months ago, following the death of a family pet.
When Mary and her husband Adrian realized their pup was missing, they scoured the area.
Mary arrived frantically at her neighborhood fire station and firefighters offered to help with the search.
“They went all back into the woods and kept looking and looking until we were able to bring him home,” Thomas said. “He went all up in there and couldn’t get his little self out. He was stuck in the mud and whining.”
Firefighters wrapped Sir Bentley in a towel and reunited him with his owners.
“We really appreciate their hard work and are proud to have Station 12 as our neighborhood fire department,” Thomas said.
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Other equities analysts have also recently issued reports about the stock. Credit Suisse Group reduced their price objective on shares of AECOM from $34.00 to $29.00 in a research note on Tuesday, February 9th.
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A St. Albert man who was drunk and driving 147 km/h when he slammed into another car, killing the passenger, was sentenced to eight years behind bars Tuesday. Michael Gress, 37, was also given a 10-year Canada-wide driving prohibition, which will come into effect when he is released.
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ATLANTA (AP) — Thousands remain without electricity across the Deep South days after a winter snow storm snapped power lines across the region.
At least 24,900 homes and businesses in Georgia were still in the dark Monday according to Georgia Power and Georgia Electric Membership corporation. Metro Atlanta got several inches of snow Friday and Saturday, while some areas farther north saw up to a foot of snowfall.
Utilities in Mississippi reported at least 2,000 customers were still waiting for power to be restored. Alabama and Louisiana still had roughly 500 outages apiece Monday.
Several school systems closed Monday in Georgia because of a lingering threat of icy road conditions.
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The unusually heavy December snow storm brought flurries to New Orleans and dumped several inches in Mississippi and Alabama.
West Virginia junior forward D'Angelo Hunter announced via Twitter and Instagram that he'll transfer out of the program and reopen his recruitment for his senior year.
This was later confirmed in a press release from the West Virginia Athletic Communications Department Monday evening.
Hunter hasn't been with the Mountaineers during the team's NCAA Tournament run and when asked about his whereabouts, West Virginia head coach Bob Huggins said, "he's not here."
The junior transferred to West Virginia prior to this season after attending Navarro College in Corsicana, Texas where he played for coach Michael Landers and averaged 15.8 points and 4.8 rebounds per game.
Hunter has seen very little playing time this year off the bench. He appeared in 17 games this season and averaged 5.5 minutes, 1.5 points and 0.9 rebounds per game.
“We appreciate D’Angelo’s hard work and contributions to Mountaineer basketball,” Huggins said.
Oscar nominee Margot Robbie has joined the likes of Roger Federer and other A-listers to snap a Quokka selfie on Rottnest Island.
South African ventriloquist Conrad Koch — the hilarious handler of the indomitable Chester Missing — is taking to the stage again with his latest one-man show, "Puppet Guy". Koch's new show delves into South African politics in a light-hearted and joyful manner, he says.
In an interview with HuffPost editor-at-large Ferial Haffajee, Koch explained that he had to do a great deal of self-reflection to create a show that does not alienate any group of people.
The ventriloquist behind the unstoppably tjatjarag puppet Chester Missing shares his journey to finding the lighter side of politics in South Africa.
"How do you create a space that is joyful? That you offer everyone joy, so that no one feels isolated – because that is the problem with comedy" said Koch
Watch as Conrad Koch shares the journey of making "Puppet Guy":
The show will run at Montecasino from April 25 — May 27.
Keen to find out who will be featured in the show? Conrad Koch gives HuffPost a teaser of what to expect. Take a look:
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — Actor and screenwriter Paul Rudd has picked up his 2018 Man of the Year award from the nation’s oldest collegiate theatrical organization at Harvard University.
Rudd received the Hasty Pudding honor during a black-tie event Friday. The Boston Globe reports he was celebrated in a roast that targeted his “dad face” and his past as a bar mitzvah DJ.
The “Ant-Man” star has appeared in genres from indies to mainstream films, from heartfelt comedies to superheroes.
He plays the lead in the upcoming “The Catcher Was a Spy,” the real-life story of Ivy Leaguer and major league ballplayer Moe Berg, a spy with the forerunner of the CIA during World War II.
Rudd says as a baseball fan it was “surreal.”
Actress Mila Kunis was celebrated as Woman of the Year last week.
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Megyn Kelly TODAY welcomes Maury Povich, who is marking 20 seasons of his daytime talk show, “Maury,” and his wife, veteran TV journalist Connie Chung. The pair talk about Chung’s esteemed journalism career, some of the most memorable segments on Povich’s hit talk show and their secrets to 20 years of marriage.
FLINT, Mich. (AP) – Flint’s mayor is poised to make a recommendation on where the city should get its drinking water long term in the wake of the crisis that left the supply contaminated with lead.
Karen Weaver will make the announcement Tuesday.
She said last year that the city of about 100,000 residents would stick with a plan to ultimately draw from a new pipeline that is being built to Lake Huron. But she has been reevaluating the decision partly as a requirement for Flint to receive $100 million in federal funding to address the man-made disaster.
Flint currently gets treated water from a Detroit-area system.
The city returned to that source in 2015 after it was discovered that Flint River water was not treated to reduce lead pipe corrosion for 18 months.
Classified Memo Released Claiming FBI Abuses
The FBI says it has ``grave concerns'' about the memo's accuracy.
Washington, DC — The Republican-led House Intelligence Committee has released a memo based on classified information that alleges the FBI abused U.S. government surveillance powers in its investigation into Russian election interference.
President Donald Trump cleared the way for publication of the controversial memo despite objections from the FBI.
The four-page memo was drafted by Republicans on the committee chaired by Rep. Devin Nunes of California.
The FBI, Justice Department and Democrats have furiously lobbied Trump to stop the release.
They say it could harm national security and mislead the public.
Republicans on the committee have said they believe they’ve uncovered serious misconduct that needs to be made public.
The FBI says it has “grave concerns” about the memo’s accuracy.
Click to view the memo and White House letter (PDF)
The web hosting company GoDaddy ( gddy ) said on Sunday it had given The Daily Stormer 24 hours to move its domain to another provider after the extremist web site posted an article denigrating the woman who was killed at a white nationalist rally in Virginia.
"We informed The Daily Stormer that they have 24 hours to move the domain to another provider, as they have violated our terms of service," GoDaddy posted on its official Twitter page.
The Daily Stormer post in question denigrated Heather Heyer, 32, who was fatally struck by a car allegedly driven by a man with white nationalist views, for her physical appearance and what it said were anti-white male views.
The Daily Stormer is a neo-Nazi, white supremacist website associated with the alt-right movement, which was spearheading the rally on Saturday in Charlottesville, Virginia which resulted in violence, including Heyer's death.
GoDaddy, founded in 1997 and based in Arizona, has some 6,000 employees worldwide.
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The discussion about retiring Sergei Fedorov's No.91 resurfaced this week in a radio interview with Detroit Red Wings general manager Ken Holland. In a radio interview with 97.1 The Ticket's Jamie and Stoney show, Holland discussed the possible plan to retire Fedorov's number at Little Caesars Arena.
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Biafra: 10 agitators sue Buratai
Ten Biafran agitators have filed a suit against Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai and 13 others, for their alleged complicity in the 2016 torture and extra-judicial killings of some Biafra protesters. The suit, John Doe, et al vs. Tukur Yusuf Buratai et al, with civil action No. 1:17-cv-01033, has been assigned to Ellen […]
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SPORTS MAY 31, 2018
Iowa Valley edged New London for the Class 1A girls golf championship on the American Legion Course in Marshalltown. The teams tied at 740 they went to the #5 golfer, IV had a 213 while New London had a 228 total with Carlie Loyd. Casey Noble was medalist champion with 153. Other Tiger scores: Addie Pry 186, Jaden Streeter 199, Summer Malot 202 and Hanna Ortberg 284.
Class 2A was won by Van Meter, medalist champion was Morgan Weber of Dike New Hartford 148. Ruthie Jahn of Mediapolis shot a 183 total and tied for 20th in medalist play.
Class 3A was won by Washington with a score of 662, Medalist champion was Britta Snyder of Gilbert who shot a 142, Sarah Nachos of Washington finished 3rd at 158 and her younger sister Anna Nachos shot 159 for 4th.
Class 4A was won by Waukee shooting 680, West Des Moines Valley was 2nd at 711. Medalist champion was Brooke Boardman of Waukee with a 151 18 hole score.
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) Teenage fast bowler Lahiru Kumara struck twice in one over to give Sri Lanka a positive start to the second cricket test against South Africa at Newlands on Monday.
The 19-year-old Kumara dismissed Hashim Amla and JP Duminy in the lead-up to lunch, leaving South Africa on 69-3 at the interval after the host lost the toss and was asked to bat on an overcast and muggy morning.
Although Sri Lanka’s decision to bowl appeared justified when Suranga Lakmal had opener Stephen Cook caught behind off the fourth ball of the match, a patient 66-run stand between Amla and Dean Elgar threatened to make it South Africa’s morning.
However, Kumara intervened in his third over when he bowled Amla for 29, then had Duminy caught down the leg side for a duck.
Elgar went to lunch unbeaten on 36, while captain Faf du Plessis was on 1.
Kumara was one of two changes in the Sri Lankan side. He replaced Dushmantha Chameera while batsman Upul Tharanga took the place of Kusal Perera.
Nothing compares to flying five space missions and summiting Mount Everest - unless you're running a business. Turns out, the world's most avid adventure seekers and entrepreneurs have more in common than we might think.
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Rome, December 11 - Environmental group Legamebiente on Monday rated Italy's 10 most nightmarish commuter rail links, ranging from Rome-Lido to the round-Vesuvius line and the Verona-Rovigo service. Rome-Lido was top, followed by the Circumvesuviana, Reggio Calabria-Taranto, Verona-Rovigo, Brescia-Casalmaggiore-Parma, Genoa-Savona-Ventimiglia and Bari-Corato-Barletta. The rankings are based on passengers protests over delays and cuts as well as known factors like schedules, type of train, and conditions of coaches and stations.
Many lenders and several companies, which figure in the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) second list for the resolution of non-performing assets (NPAs) are reportedly lobbying with the central bank for more time even as the deadline of December 13 nears. If debt resolution is not finalised by then, the 28 firms in the list will end up in the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) for the next step in the insolvency process.
At that point, banks will have to provide for losses up to 50 per cent of the loan value, hitting their earnings. This, in turn, will adversely affect their ...
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Singer, dancer and producer Todrick Hall's colorful, brazen music and parody videos have brought him both fame and criticism. But whatever his critics say about him, few question his talent, his energy or the quality of his work. That’s why Beyoncé had him choreograph one of her videos — “Blow,” from 2014’s “Beyoncé” — and why Taylor Swift wants you to know that she’s his friend.
His new album, which dropped March 27, is called “Forbidden” and shares its name with his tour, coming to The National on April 28 at 8 p.m.
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The completion of a five-year project to reconstruct Interstate 75 is among the notable accomplishments for the Ohio Department of Transportation District 1 in 2016. The reconstruction of Interstate 75 through Lima and Allen County began in 2012.
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OAKLAND — A man was found fatally shot in East Oakland Wednesday morning.
The man was found about 6:30 a.m. near the intersection of 106th Avenue and Russet Street a few blocks from the San Leandro border. Police were in the process of identifying him.
Police believe the man may have been shot a few hours before he was found.
No motive has been determined yet and no arrests have been made.
Police were also investigating the death of a man who succumbed to stab wounds he suffered Monday.
The man was apparently stabbed in the 2800 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Way late Monday night.
He died at a hospital Tuesday.
No other details were immediately available.
Police and Crime Stoppers of Oakland are offering up to $10,000 in each case for information leading to the arrest of suspects. Anyone with information may call police at 510-238-3821 or Crime Stoppers at 510-777-8572.
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Maria and Aidan Connor have been having a steamy affair behind Eva Price's back for months.
But it seems the game is finally up for the two, as Adam Barlow discovered them in tonight's Coronation Street.
Aidan told Maria he was going to break off his engagement to Eva, and the two passionately kissed.
But Adam was hiding around the corner, saw them and took a sneaky picture.
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It comes after Maria gave Aidan an ultimatum, when Eva asked her to be their bridesmaid.
She told him: "You need to choose once and for all; Me or Eva."
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Is Eva going to find out the truth about Aidan and Maria?
And how will she react if she does?
*Coronation Street continues on ITV1 at 7.30pm on Wednesday
April 28 Baolingbao Biology Co Ltd:
* Sees net profit for H1 2017 could rise up to 50 percent, or to be 30.5 million yuan to 45.7 million yuan, compared to net profit of the same period in 2016 (30.5 million yuan)
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/gk5Q6L
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
LAS VEGAS (Reuters) – Baffled police and FBI agents, still lacking a clear motive for the Las Vegas massacre of 58 people by a lone gunman five days ago, appealed to the public on Friday to come forward with any information that might help solve the mystery.
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Despite the forest fire in North Woodstock, tourism officials are urging visitors that the White Mountains are open for business.
The Lost River Gorge is closed this weekend due to the fire on about 25 acres on nearby Dilly Cliff, but no property was damaged as a result.
Colleen Eliason of the White Mountains Attraction Association says she expects about 30,000 visitors to come to the area this holiday weekend.
“There’s a craft fair in town in Lincoln, the return of the Pumpkin People is going up in Jackson, and foliage is really popping as well, so there’s plenty to do in the area, so we are certainly welcoming everyone and looking forward to the weekend," Eliason said.
Overall, tourism officials are expecting nearly 10 million visitors to New Hampshire during this fall foliage season.
Local, state, and U.S. Forest Society firefighters continue to work to contain the forest fire, which was first reported Tuesday. It is off Route 112. No road closures were warranted.
CAIRO, May 30 (Reuters) - Islamic State claimed responsibility on Wednesday for a knife and shooting attack in the Belgian city of Liege, but provided no evidence for its claim.
It said in an online statement a “soldier of the caliphate” had carried out the attack on Tuesday which killed two policewomen and a bystander.
Islamic State regularly claims attacks that are thought to be Islamist-inspired, often without providing any proof the group was involved. (Reporting by Ali Abdelaty, John Davison Editing by Catherine Evans)
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DICKSON, Tenn. — Sources have confirmed to News4 that a Dickson County Sheriff’s Office deputy has been shot and killed.
A heavy police presence is being reported along South Bear Creek Road.
The Dickson County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed they are searching for the suspect in the area of Bear Creek Valley Road and Tidwell Switch Road.
Residents are being asked to call 911 or 615-446-8041, ext. 4, if they see anyone suspicious.
Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation are responding to the scene.
Stay with News4 for updates on this developing story.
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Perhaps Cleveland Cavaliers guard Jordan Clarkson thinks The Flintstones is more documentary than fictional cartoon.
The former Los Angeles Laker appeared on the Road Trippin': Richard vs Channing podcast and said he believes people used to have dinosaurs as pets. Not only did the people have dinosaurs as pets, but they were apparently much bigger as well.
Ryne Nelson of Slam passed along the interaction:
"Clarkson: 'Y'all know how we got dogs and stuff right? So, I think it was bigger people in the world before us, and the dinosaurs was they pets.'
"DJ Montage: 'How big were these people?'
"Clarkson: 'Oh, you look at a dinosaur. They got to be three times bigger than them.'"
Fortunately for the Cavaliers, Clarkson's opinions on dinosaurs haven't impacted his recent play on the court, where he's averaged 18.7 points a night in his last three games.
Enerpac has introduced the JS-Series Jack-Up Systems to synchronously lift and mechanically hold loads. The JS Series has a capacity per lifting tower of 125-750 metric tons, with a lifting height between 6-20 meters and up to 5% side load capacity depending on model and lifting height.
The jack-up system is a specialized multi-point lifting system with self-contained hydraulics in each unit for uncluttered work areas. Loads are lifted in increments as steel boxes, called “barrels,” are stacked together to form lifting towers to mechanically hold the load. A typical system setup includes four jack up units positioned under each corner of a load.
The Jack-up Systems provide precision control suitable for many lifting and lowering applications. Systems are operated by a computer control unit. Each system’s lifting and lowering operations occur simultaneously, while the control unit’s synchronous technology maintains the balance of the load.
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NEW YORK (AP) — They’re homeless, but a group of men and women from Texas has made it to Carnegie Hall.
The storied New York City concert hall is the venue Wednesday evening for a performance by the Dallas Street Choir, all singers recruited from urban streets and homeless shelters that have been performing since 2015.
About 20 members of the choir were to be joined by 17 residents of a Manhattan homeless shelter.
Concert proceeds benefit homeless services charities.
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Dallas Street Choir conductor Jonathan Palant has also brought in some world-class musical luminaries for the performance. They include mezzo-soprano Frederica von Stade, soprano Harolyn Blackwell and composers Jake Heggie and Stephen Schwartz.
Carnegie Hall archivist Gino Francesconi says it is the first time the hall has featured a musical ensemble of homeless performers.
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Safe Holiday Visits to the Farm
“Over the river and through the woods, to grandpa’s farm we go”.Over the holidays, one may have family and friends visiting your farm or acreage. These folks, excited to be out in the country, may not be familiar with the potential hazards of farm life. As the holiday’s approach, now is a good time to do a walk-around with family members to point out situations that you are all too familiar with, but someone new may not realize are hazards.
Develop for yourself a basic farmstead safety checklist. Immediately you’ll think of machinery, power tools, hand tools, ladders, etc., but also include animals -– not just large ones, but also family pets. And how about the wildlife who may be lurking in the barn or machine shed? Remember, new animal ‘babies’ are cute, but mom can be pretty protective.
County in northern Indiana considers wind farm restrictions
PERU, Ind. (AP) — A county in northern Indiana is considering new restrictions that could hinder a proposed wind farm that would bring 75 power generating turbines to the area.
The Kokomo Tribune reports that hundreds of local residents packed into hearings held on the matter last Wednesday to voice their opposition to the project in Miami County.
The county's Planning and Building Commission is eyeing new rules that would prohibit a wind turbine from being located within 2,000 feet of property lines, roads, public lands and city limits.
Some officials cautioned that the restrictions would likely doom the project. That's exactly what the opponents want.
They wore shirts and held signs urging county officials to "just say no" to wind turbines.
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Information from: Kokomo Tribune, http://www.ktonline.com
Over the next month, the seasons of 11 NFL teams will end with a disappointing, perhaps crushing, defeat. It’s a certainty, like the sudden arrival of Cowboys bandwagon fans, Patriots controversies and Robert Griffin III congratulating himself for being Robert Griffin III. One team, however, will emerge from that cloud of dust to win the Super Bowl. But which one? If we knew that we wouldn’t be sitting here writing about it, we’d be gambling geniuses living in Monte Carlo, playing baccarat and seducing Grace Kelly look-alikes while planning the occasional jewel heist just for the thrill of it. So, for now, we’re going to predict that every team will lose and give you the main reason why. And since 11 of 12 will ultimately be defeated, that means we’ll be 92% right about these predictions. Monte Carlo, here I come.
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Why wait until 2018 for a personal fitness revolution? Evolv Strong is getting ready for their next Rise of the Phoenix starting in January.
Evolv approaches fitness from a community perspective -putting the focus on teamwork, accountability and group performance. Owner C.J. Chavez shares with us his personal approach to training, saying that they’re less about the gym and more about their members.
The next “Rise of the Phoenix” challenge begins in late January. For more information on membership visit EvolvStrong.com.
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April 3 Banca Ifis SpA:
* Further transactions in NPL sector for a total nominal value of about 414 million euros ($440.95 million)
* Completes the acquisition of two portfolios of consumer credits and unsecured bank credits for a total nominal value of about 414 million euros
* The first portfolio has a nominal value of about 302 million euros, corresponding to 14,071 positions; 77 pct of the portfolio is composed of retail loans and the remainder of corporate loans
* The second portfolio has a nominal value of about 112 million euros and a total of 12,670 positions, mostly retail, mainly consisting of credit cards and consumer loans Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9389 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
SINGAPORE - The coffin bearing the late pioneer Cabinet minister Othman Wok's body was carried out of Sultan Mosque amid a heavy downpour, following a prayer session held for him a day after he died.
In the highest honour accorded to a deceased Singaporean, a state flag was draped over the casket, with the crescent and stars lying over the head and close to the heart of Mr Othman.
The casket was then carried onto the ceremonial gun carriage, and began its final journey through Singapore to Choa Chu Kang Muslim Cemetery where Mr Othman will be buried later on Tuesday afternoon (April 18).
The procession will pass by North Bridge Road, North Boat Quay and River Valley Road, through Alexandra Road, Commonwealth Avenue, Commonwealth Avenue West and Clementi Avenue 6.
Mr Othman, who died on Monday at age 92, leaves behind his wife Lina, four daughters, a stepdaughter, seven grandchildren, three stepgrandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
Kubica was suffered a horrific crash seven years ago and has been unable to convince a team to take a chance on him since.
He auditioned for the Williams seat that eventually went to Sergey Sirotkin and is now the team’s third driver, sharing testing duties with Lance Stroll in Barcelona.
And now he wants to put pressure on those ahead of him.
"From one side, I'm happy to be testing and I'm happy that I have an opportunity thanks to Williams to be a part of the team and to have an opportunity to drive the car," the Pole told Sky Sports News.
Dec 12 (Reuters) - Ping An Insurance Group Co of China Ltd :
* SAYS UNITS' PREMIUM INCOME IN JAN-NOV TOTALLING 554.8 BILLION YUAN ($83.80 billion) Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2iT0O9P Further company coverage: ($1 = 6.6206 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Over 12,000 runners from 359 companies will pack Delaware Park Thursday night for the 37th annual J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge.
The rain-or-shine event will kick off at 6:45 p.m.
Road closures are scheduled for Amherst Street, Delaware Avenue, Nottingham Terrace, and Middlesex Road from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Parkside Avenue exit from 198 will be heavily traveled from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Traffic will also be heavy around Buffalo State College from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. due to arrival and department from the shuttle bus locations.
Two Chinese auto makers are examining selling vehicles in Canada, with one of the companies looking at a possible 2020 launch in Canada.
Guangzhou Automobile Group Motor Co. Ltd. will enter the U.S. market in 2019 and “we hope we can enter the Canadian market by the same time,” but it might be 2020 when the company begins selling vehicles in Canada, said Yu Jun, general manager of state-owed Guangzhou Motor.
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Feb 3 (Reuters) - A turbulent week for Leicester City took a turn for the worse when Swansea fought back for a 1-1 draw in the Premier League at the King Power Stadium to continue their revival under Carlos Carvalhal on Saturday.
Leicester left out midfielder Riyad Mahrez after the Algerian missed training following his abortive attempt to join Manchester City but his replacement Kelechi Iheanacho soon impressed by setting up Jamie Vardy for his sixth goal in nine games after 17 minutes.
Swansea suffered a further blow when midfielder Leroy Fer was carried off after twisting his ankle under Adrien Silva's challenge but the bad news ended there for the visitors who equalised after the break when Federico Fernandez headed in only his second goal in 116 games for the Welsh side.
Swansea held on for a point and are now unbeaten in seven games in all competitions to move out of the relegation zone on goal difference. (Reporting by Neil Robinson; Editing by Clare Fallon)
Abe Vigoda left out of Oscars 'In Memoriam' tribute “They left Abe Vigoda out of the in memoriam,” comic Jeffrey Ross tweeted. “That's okay, he dies every year anyway.”
Abe Vigoda celebrated with laughs at funeral service Mourners filled the Chapel with laughs, as if they were roasting the actor who died Tuesday at the age of 94.
Bihar's ruling Janata Dal-United (JD-U) on Monday suspended 21 members, including former minister Ramai Ram, on charges of anti-party activities after they backed rebel leader Sharad Yadav, who has opposed Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's decision to tie up with the BJP.Among the leaders suspended are Mr Arjun Rai, a former MP from Sitamarhi.Bihar JD-U President Vashistha Narayan Singh issued a statement naming the 21 who were stripped off their primary membership.The JD-U on Saturday removed Mr Sharad Yadav, who opposed the party's decision to ally with the BJP in Bihar, as its leader in the Rajya Sabha and replaced him with Mr RCP Singh, a trusted lieutenant of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.On Friday, the JD-U suspended its Rajya Sabha member Ali Anwar Ansari from the parliamentary party after he attended a meeting of opposition parties convened by Congress chief Sonia Gandhi.
Goa Water Resources Minister Vinod Palienkar has demanded a ban on outdoor music events, including rave parties, after two youngsters died at two separate raves in the popular beach village of Anjuna in North Goa possibly due to drug overdose on Sunday.
In a statement issued from St. Petersburg in Russia, Palienkar said he spoke to North Goa District Superintendent of Police to demand a ban on rave parties and other late-night events.
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The Minister also demanded a thorough probe into the deaths of Pravin Surendran from Tamil Nadu and Nidam Abdulla from Kerala, at a private hospital in Anjuna, located 20 km north of Panaji.
"Drug proliferation increases with outdoor music (parties). I had written to chief secretary and other officials to take strict action. My stand is clear. I also called Superintendent of Police North. It is unfortunate and I have said that all this should stop," Palienkar said. (ANI)
The biggest inland waterways festival in the UK returned to Crick Marina on Bank Holiday weekend.
The festival, organised by Waterways World in partnership with the Canal & River Trust and Crick Marina, showcased 300 exhibitors from across the canal world.
We’ve chosen some of the best pictures from the annual event, which attracts thousands of visitors across the three show days.
All photos were taken by Kirsty Edmonds.
Interesting bit of news from today’s NC State Pro Day. Rod Marinelli Attends Bradley Chubb NC State Pro Day .
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Traffic on the M1 near Wakefield is slowing because of an earlier crash.
The inside lane is shut between J41, A650 Carrgate, and J40, Ossett turn-off, on the southbound carriageway.
As rush hour approaches, queues are starting to form.
It is hoped that the area will be cleared by 6pm.
ACCOMACK COUNTY, Va. (WAVY) — A woman and three juveniles were injured in a crash in Accomack County.
Troopers were called to a two-vehicle accident on Route 13 near the intersection of Temperanceville Road around 7:25 a.m.
Virginia State Police say 48-year-old Milagros Gonzalez, of New Jersey, was driving a 2004 Nissan four-door when she crossed over the center line and hit a 2013 Ford pickup truck, driven by 79-year-old Joe Bernard, of Greenbush.
Gonzalez, along with three juvenile passengers, were taken to Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury. One of the juveniles was airlifted from the scene by the Maryland State Police helicopter.
State police say serious injuries were reported in the crash, but everyone is expected to recover.
Speed and alcohol are not factors in the crash, according to authorities.
Route 13 was shut down until 9:08 a.m. The Atlantic Fire Department and VDOT assisted with the crash.
April 20 Biomerieux SA:
* Consolidated sales rose to 568 million euros ($609.18 million) for the first three months of 2017, up from 489 million euros in the same period one year earlier Source text: bit.ly/2piknxJ Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9324 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom:)
× Bill and Wendy Full Show 3.19.18: Green beer is messy
Bill and Wendy open the show by recapping their St. Patrick’s Day weekend. Then, they talk about comedian Hannibal Buress’ mic cut during Loyola University show, Donald Trump Jr’s weird word association with bacon, Wendy’s puppy envy, and much more. Eric Zorn also stops by to talk about primary politics.
You can find Bill and Wendy on Twitter and Facebook. The Bill and Wendy Show airs Monday through Friday from ten a.m. to noon, then streaming from noon to 1 p.m.
Watch kid reporter ask Sarah Sanders about school shootings
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Meet Michael McKnight and Ben Light, two guys who take running to the extreme.
Micheal and Ben are just two of the sixteen total individuals participating in the Moab 240 race next weekend, and their running doesn't end there.
The Moab 240 is just one race in a three-part race that completes the Triple Crown. Between all three races, Michael and Ben will run a total of 645 miles.
They fill us in on the biggest trials, their previous races, and why they do it.
Check out our Facebook page to enter to win a $100 gift card to Altra, one of Michael's sponsors.
Follow both Michael @dirtymike89 and Ben @ultralight007 on social media to follow along with their races!
Man faces gun, drug charges after search of Jackson home
JACKSON, Tenn. — A raid on a home by Jackson police lands a convicted felon back in jail on charges of having drugs and weapons.
Jared Ellison appeared Monday morning in Jackson City Court on multiple counts. Officers say they found a loaded gun and more than 80 grams of marijuana inside a backpack when they searched a home on Foxlea Cove.
Police say they found another gun in a car outside.
Investigators say Ellison admitted everything belonged to him. He is currently free on $15,000 bond.
Winterfest Of Wheels Kicks Off
Event proceeds go to Cure Kids Cancer
SIOUX FALLS, S.D – If you’re a fan of classic cars, we’ve got something right up your alley!
The 10th annual Winterfest of Wheels kicks off at 5 p.m. today at the Sioux Falls Convention Center. Dozens of classic cars ranging from 1923-present day are packed in the arena, but it’s much more than just a car show. This entire event benefits an incredible group of kids, with all proceeds going to Cure Kids Cancer, a division of the Sanford Health Foundation.
KDLT’s Simon Floss was live all morning long to talk with an event organizer, as well as a benefactor from the Cure Kids Cancer campaign.
The decomposing remains of a student of Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka has been found four days after the student was reported to have died.
Accordind to report, the female student of the institution was dead in her room for four days before lodge mates began wondering about her whereabouts.
An eyewitness identified as Edozdrive, revealed that lodge mates were forced to open her room door when they noticed it harbored huge amount of houseflies.
The houseflies according to report accompanied the occasional smell of decomposing body which had been wafting through the lodge.
Fellow lodge mates along with efforts from residents in the area successfully gained forced entry into the room to discover the student’s remains.
The cause of death of the yet unidentified female remains to be ascertained.
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But first, she needs to figure out the basics. "I need to learn how to cook, pay bills, do laundry. Well, I do know how to do laundry; I just had a mistake with the last load I did. It didn't work. At my house, the washer and dryer look different—but this one didn't," she said. Anything else Biles might need? "Maybe a roommate," she told DeGeneres, "because I'm scared of the dark."
Biles isn't a kid anymore, and she's looking forward to turning 21 in 2018. To celebrate the milestone birthday, she said, "My brother wants to take me to Vegas, go see a show—maybe Magic Mike." DeGeneres surprised her with VIP tickets to see the show at the Hard Rock Hotel.
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — Jerrick Harding scored 29 points and Dusty Baker added 17, including a career-high tying five 3-pointers, to help Weber State beat Northern Arizona 87-55 on Saturday night.
Harding made 5 of 7 from 3-point range and finished 11-of-15 shooting. Ryan Richardson had 16 points and Zach Braxton scored 10 for Weber State (15-7, 8-2 Big Sky Conference). The Wildcats have won five in a row and eight of their last nine.
Harding scored 10 points, including two 3s, during a 19-3 run that made it 23-7 about nine minutes in and Weber State led by double figures the rest of the way. Baker hit a 3-pointer to spark a 16-0 spurt that pushed the lead to 41 points with four minutes to play.
Torry Johnson had 17 points, Karl Harris scored 11 and Corey Brown added 10 for Northern Arizona (4-20, 1-10). The Lumberjacks have lost three in a row and 10 of their last 11.
The PetVet Care Centers-owned South Wilton Veterinary Group on Danbury Road in Wilton, Conn. On June 13, 2017, PetVet announced $675 million in debt financing, with the Westport-based PetVet controlled by the Ontario TeachersA' Pension Plan.
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Anker’s Soundcore gets new name, more bass, and wireless headphones
Anker Innovations’ Soundcore brand has been renamed Soundcore by Anker, with the audio brand adding brand new sweat-proofing technology, bass enhancement, and more than a dozen new wireless headphones and speakers to choose from.
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A new study out of Harvard suggests couples who eat more seafood have more sex and get pregnant faster, according to Prevention Magazine. Buzz60's Sean Dowling has more. Buzz60
Blythe Danner defends Gwyneth Paltrow after NYT columnist 'disparages' her "She had learned from her father, the producer and director Bruce Paltrow, how to stand up for herself," Danner writes in her letter to the New York Times.
Chris Martin still hangs with ex-mother-in-law Blythe Danner A spy said Martin and Danner “joined Hilaria Baldwin at Guild Hall in her box at a sold-out staged reading of the comedy ‘Gross Points’ by Ira Lewis, starring Alec...
Even Gwyneth isn't guaranteed a table at this hotspot Gwyneth Paltrow dined with ex-husband Chris Martin and mom Blythe Danner at Cookshop.
The South African rand soars against the U.S. dollar, bond yields fall and banks shares rise as the parliament's speaker decides the no confidence vote on scandal-hit president Jacob Zuma will be hold through secret ballot. Silvia Antonioli reports.
Wooten re-signed a minor-league contract with the Reds.
Wooten accrued a disappointing 6.94 ERA across 23.1 innings at Triple-A Louisville in 2017. He will provide the Reds with Triple-A depth, and could surface once again in the major leagues with a productive year in 2018. The 32-year-old owns a 5.03 ERA across 68 innings at the big-league level.
Editor's note: The opinions in this article are the author's, as published by our content partner, and do not necessarily represent the views of MSN or Microsoft. If you contemplated the contents of your pint glass deeply enough this year, you likely have some idea of where the United States beer industry is headed in 2017.
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (WAND) – A St. Louis man who was last seen in Arkansas has not been heard from in two days, according to family.
28-year-old Bryn Willis, of O’Fallon, Ill. native, was attending a wedding in Little Rock on Saturday. According to Willis’ brother, Bryn went for a jog outside around 10:30 p.m. His family say they last heard from him during a phone call about one hour later.
Bryn’s family has created a Facebook page ‘Missing – Bring Bryn Willis Home’ to help locate their family member.
Willis was last seen wearing green athletic shorts, an orange t-shirt, black socks and gray running shoes with orange bottoms. He is described as 6-feet-tall and 170-pounds with brown hair and hazel eyes.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact the Little Rock Arkansas Police Department at (501) 374-3098, or message the family's Facebook page.
The Koksan self-propelled howitzer has long range, but that may be its only virtue. US Marine Corps
People like to talk about the best tanks, rifles, and tactical gear. It's a great discussion — there are many sophisticated pieces of tech in the military world, each with various strengths and weaknesses. That said, we rarely talk about the flip side of this coin: What are some of the worst pieces of gear out there?
There are some weapon systems out there whose sole purpose in existence is to act as an example of what not to do. So, let's dive in, without restraint, and take a look at the very worst the world has to offer across several gear categories.
× Samsung bug sends photos to random contacts without permission
The most unflattering photo in your phone could be sent to any one of your contacts without permission thanks to a new Samsung bug.
It has infected a number of phones, including the Galaxy Note 8 and the Galaxy S9.
In one case a user says his entire photo gallery was sent to his girlfriend’s phone in one night.
Many users with the issue say they use T-Mobile, and believe it might have to do with the carrier’s recent messaging update. But T-Mobile says it’s a Samsung problem.
Experts suggest switching to android messages for now until the problem is fixed.
Springer is not in Wednesday's starting lineup against the Yankees, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Springer gets the day off after making 14 consecutive starts. He's batting .262 with three home runs, eight RBI and three stolen bases over that span. Tony Kemp will get the nod in right field with Jake Marisnick manning center.
Arkady Babchenko, the Russian journalist and Kremlin critic reported to have been shot dead in Kiev on Tuesday, has turned up alive in Ukraine.
Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, Vasily Gritsak, head of the Ukrainian Security Service, said the death had been staged in order to catch those who were trying to kill him.
Gritsak said the authorities had received information about a Russian plot to kill Babchenko and had managed to prevent it by faking the journalist’s death.
His wife, who reportedly found his body in a pool of blood in their flat, was unaware of the operation and thought he had been killed.
CLEARFIELD – The Clearfield Area School District is honored to host the annual District 4 Jazz Festival this Thursday evening through Saturday afternoon.
The Clearfield Area Junior-Senior High School will be welcoming more than 50 high school musicians from 13 area schools to participate in three, separate jazz ensembles conducted by area directors and guest conductors Dr. William Stowman and Dr. Todd Goranson from Messiah College.
The event will culminate in a concert showcasing each jazz band Saturday, beginning at 11 a.m. in the auditorium. Adult tickets are $5 and student tickets are $3, and the public is encouraged to attend to enjoy the performances of these talented musicians.
Anyone with questions is encouraged to contact Clearfield Area High School Band Director Raymond Mandell at 814-765-5511, Ext. 2145.
Shelton Benjamin comments on WWE status
Former WWE star Shelton Benjamin, who was set to return to WWE last year before undergoing rotator cuff surgery, commented on his current status with WWE on Twitter, noting that because of the surgery, he never signed with WWE last year.
@MFSteveHere @TheSonOfMuta @JoyOfBearding Let me clear this up now. I am not signed to @WWE. I never signed due to injury. While that could change, as of 4-16-2017 I am a free agent — Shelton J. Benjamin (@Sheltyb803) April 16, 2017
Benjamin was recently cleared to return to in-ring action and has begun taking indie bookings.
Post-4/17 RAW videos
WWE posted the following videos from after last night’s 4/17 episode of RAW from Columbus.
Report Cards for Schools Now Available
by Claire Jacobs
Alabama parents can now view report cards for their child’s school and school system.
The state department of education released the report cards in December. It scores based on several areas, including student achievement and high school graduation rates. Parents can see how their school or school system compares to the rest of the state. Right now, the report cards will not include letter grades. Those won’t be added until December of this year.
The report cards for the state’s schools and school systems can be viewed here.
RICHMOND, Ky. — Delano Spencer scored 20 points with six 3-pointers, Christian Mekowulu added 19 points, and Tennessee State beat Eastern Kentucky 73-60 on Saturday night to win its fourth straight.
Darreon Reddick scored 11 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for the Tigers (12-11, 7-5 Ohio Valley Conference), who shot 50 per cent from the field and made 16 of 20 free throws.
Spencer bracketed a 10-1 run with 3s for a 42-32 Tigers lead, then hit back-to-back 3s for a 52-43 lead with 10:10 to play. Zach Charles replied with a 3 and the Blazers trailed by six, but got no closer from there.
The Colonels led 21-19 on Nick Mayo's 3, but Ken'Darrius Hamilton's layup sparked a 9-2 run and the Tigers led 32-28 at halftime after holding Eastern Kentucky to 38 per cent shooting from the field.
March 19 (Reuters) - Rupert Resources Ltd:
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We take a look at what course hosts the US Open next year...
Where Is The US Open In 2019?
The US Open takes place at Shinnecock Hills this year in Long Island New York.
It is the fifth time Shinnecock has hosted the tournament after having it in 1896, 1986, 1995 and 2004.
Next year, the US Open will return to Pebble Beach in Monterrey Peninsula, California for the second time this decade.
Pebble last hosted in 2010 when Graeme McDowell won his first and only major to date by a stroke from Gregory Havret.
It was a classic US Open test with firm greens and G-Mac’s total of level par was enough for victory.
The big-name trio of Tiger Woods, Ernie Els and Phil Mickelson were all within three strokes of the lead.
Dustin Johnson held the 54-hole lead and shot an 82 in the final round which included a triple on the 2nd and a double on the 3rd.
Pebble Beach has hosted five times in total – in 1972, 1982, 1992, 2000 and 2010. It will host its 6th US Open next year and it’s 7th in 2027.
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PYEONGCHANG, South Korea (AP) With the U.S. team facing its worst medal haul in 20 years at a Winter Games, the U.S. Olympic Committee’s sports chief says he’ll take a hard look at what occurred to try to avoid a repeat.
The U.S. had 23 medals heading into the final day of action Sunday, with an outside chance to win one more. It will be the poorest showing since 1998, four years before a home Olympics in Salt Lake City sparked a renaissance for the country’s winter sports program.
At a news conference Sunday, chief of sport performance Alan Ashley acknowledged the numbers were disappointing. A USOC internal document , obtained by The Associated Press, set the target at 37 medals and a pegged a minimum of 25.
Ashley said he took hope because 35 U.S. athletes finished fourth, fifth or sixth in Pyeongchang.
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0:57 Protesters target Mayor Brand's refusal to designate Fresno a sanctuary city Pause
2:35 Saburo Masada visits site of his internment for first time since 1942
1:07 These currant tarts are perfect for Valentine's Day
1:20 6 things to know about Calexit – the plan for California to secede from the U.S.
1:01 Grow-Spec makes high-tech grow lights. Cannabis growers are a big market
0:34 Watch as Joel, a St. Bernard from Fresno, wins his breed competition at Westminster dog show
1:28 Details about Fresno County deputies fatally shooting suspect in Fresno
3:02 Look at the massive water flow of Feather River, Sacramento River and Lake Oroville
0:40 Oroville dam break would flood almost 200,000 California residents in 7 hours
1:20 The United States of Powerball Pause
57:11 Dave Barry and Carl Hiaasen talk politics, Florida and a presidential bid at the Miracle Theatre
2:27 Dave Barry discovers something other than fish in the ocean off Rio
1:28 The day Cassius Clay and The Beatles shared the ring
5:48 Dave Barry's 2016 Holiday Gift Guide
1:38 Dave Barry goes searching for protesters on the campaign trail
0:59 Penn State fans gather in Los Angeles for Rose Bowl pep rally
2:19 What advice did James Franklin give his players at the Rose Bowl?
1:42 Freshman PSU punter Gillikin reflect OSU play
NEW YORK — The latest on developments in financial markets (All times local):
9:35 a.m.
Stocks are opening solidly higher on Wall Street as the market comes off its worst week since March.
Gains in technology companies and banks early Monday helped send indexes higher. Apple, Microsoft and Facebook each rose about 1 per cent in the first few minutes of trading.
Bank of America was up 1.6 per cent and JPMorgan Chase rose 1.1 per cent.
Signs of anxiety in the market that flared last week were on the wane. Prices for bonds and gold fell.
The Standard & Poor's 500 rose 19 points, or 0.8 per cent, to 2,460.
The Dow Jones industrials rose 128 points, or 0.6 per cent, to 21,988. The Nasdaq composite rose 59 points, or 1 per cent, to 6,315.
Good news for drivers in Evansville and Henderson as Waterworks Road is back open.
Floodwater have receded and the road is now clear. It's been shut down over the last few weeks after the heavy rainfall totals in the Tri-State.
It's now open the whole stretch from 41 to Veterans Memorial Parkway.
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Video captured a dramatic take-down of a would-be robber at a shop in Mexico.A man in a cowboy hat was standing near the counter when a man pulled a gun on the clerk. The man jumped into action and tackled the gunman.The tackle caused the gunman to drop his weapon, but then he took out a knife, so employees sprung into action and helped the cowboy keep the suspect under control until police came.When police arrived, the suspect complained that employees used to much force to subdue him.
Students have the option of getting out early with good behaviour at Castle View School in Essex.
The school will be implementing the policy that has good students sent home at 2:50 PM and the rest being dismissed at 3 PM.
According to Metro, the school sent home a letter to parents explaining the system.
“Our second dismissal system is designed to ensure students have an instant consequence that can be put right at the end of the day and start afresh the next day.”
Apparently teachers believe the early dismissal will affect discipline but parents don’t seem to think it will work.
This isn’t the first time this school made headlines. In 2013 flapjacks were banned because a student was injured by one.
Joe Rimmer and the rest of the team will be with you today from 7am to ensure constant coverage of all things EFC, including news, great photos, nostalgia, live interviews and much, much more.
The ECHO will also provide you with the very latest transfer news as it happens throughout the week, with every rumour and story digested and analysed each day with updates from full-time EFC reporter Phil Kirkbride, as well as Head of Sport David Prentice and more.
There will be all the latest team news before games, plus every one of David Unsworth's press conferences covered live and with video.
We want you to get involved too - tell us your thoughts on what's happening at Goodison by tweeting @LivEchoEFC or @JoeRimmer88. Join the debate!
Brides to be, grooms, maid of honors, and mother of the brides might want to make their way over to the Amarillo Civic Center for the Annual Bridal Show.
This is a chance to spend the afternoon meeting some of the areas most distinguished wedding experts as you plan your special day. There will be several booth on display showing off new trends and some of the old favorites for a wedding.
The Bridal Show will be Sunday, January 15th from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tickets online are $7, tickets at the door are $10.
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Vigil@nce - pfSense: Cross Site Scripting
May 2018 by Vigil@nce
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SYNTHESIS OF THE VULNERABILITY
An attacker can trigger a Cross Site Scripting of pfSense, in order to run JavaScript code in the context of the web site.
Impacted products: pfSense.
Severity: 2/4.
Creation date: 30/03/2018.
DESCRIPTION OF THE VULNERABILITY
The pfSense product offers a web service.
However, it does not filter received data before inserting them in generated HTML documents.
An attacker can therefore trigger a Cross Site Scripting of pfSense, in order to run JavaScript code in the context of the web site.
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Legendary Olympic athlete Usain Bolt will attend next month's Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.
Olympic legend Usain Bolt (file) will attend the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, it's been revealed.
The eight-time gold medallist's presence at the Games was confirmed on Sunday by Jamaican sprinter Yohan Blake.
Despite organisers being desperate to keep Bolt's plans to visit under wraps, Blake revealed all during a media sleepover at the Games Village.
"My friend Usain Bolt is coming as well; he's coming to watch the 100m final," Blake told reporters.
Bolt's presence is a huge boost for the international profile of the Games, which was already preparing for the arrival of royalty including Prince Charles.
Several other big names have reportedly been invited to attend the Games, including Hollywood stars Margot Robbie and Chris Hemsworth and surfing champion Mick Fanning.
There's a whole lot of love in the Lachey household this Valentine's Day.
As Nick Lachey celebrated the romantic day with his wife, Vanessa Lachey decided to share brand-new video of the couple's newborn.
"My Funny Valentine," Vanessa wrote as her baby boy slept on mom's lap. "#PhoenixRobert"
On the night before Christmas, the couple welcomed their third child into the world. While they shared a photo of Phoenix's hands on social media, fans haven't been able to see his handsome face until now.
"It's a very Merry Christmas indeed! We had our Christmas Miracle," she wrote while announcing the delivery. "Phoenix Robert Lachey decided to show up early and was born on Christmas Eve. Mommy, Daddy, Camden & Brooklyn LOVE You very much! #LacheyPartyOf5."
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A 19-year-old Beloit man is charged with party to felony murder after an attempted robbery during a drug deal led to a shooting death and another injury. Joldany Rodriguez, 19, Savion N. Latimer, 16, also of Beloit, and two other 16-year-olds drove Friday afternoon to a parking lot at 1611 Hackett St. in Beloit to rob a man of his marijuana, according to a criminal complaint filed in Rock County Court on Tuesday.
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. House of Representatives plans to vote on Tuesday on legislation to keep federal agencies operating beyond Feb. 8, when existing funds expire, a senior House Republican aide said on Friday.
The aide did not provide details, however, on the duration of this latest-in-a-series of temporary funding measures. Congressional negotiators are fighting over defence and non-defence spending levels for the fiscal year that ends on Sept. 30, as well as other unrelated matters.
JUNE 14: A member of the Alexandria Police runs up the street near the scene of an opened fire June 14, 2017 in Alexandria, Virginia. Multiple injuries were reported from the instance.
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4. SPY: UNCOVERING CRAIG WILLIAMSON
by Jonathan Ancer, published by Jacana
Of the many recent books about apartheid spies and their nefarious dealings, this is the best written and researched account of the life and times of a man who still walks among us thanks to the TRC and remains, as he was when he worked for his apartheid bosses, a truly unlikeable, unrepentant and despicable specimen.
5. KHWEZI
by Redi Tlhabi, published by Jonathan Ball
Fezekile Kuzwayo was vilified and hounded by the supporters of Jacob Zuma when she accused him of rape in 2009. Here, Tlhabi gives Kuzwayo the centre stage in her story as a woman who fought for freedom and continued until the end of her life to fight
for equality and against the sexual violence, which was and continues to be so prevalent in South Africa.
Stephen Wooldridge, who claimed a track cycling gold medal for Australia at the 2004 Athens Olympics, has died.
Australian track cyclist Stephen Wooldridge, an Olympic and world champion, has died aged 39.
Wooldridge won gold in the 4000m team pursuit at the Athens Olympics in 2004, also claiming four world titles in the same discipline.
Wooldridge is being remembered for his efforts in supporting young cyclists.
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There is no shame in being an adult who loves Disney movies, especially Frozen. It's a great film, OK?! Luckily, all sorts of brands are making cute products inspired by Frozen, and we're obsessed. When you love Anna, Elsa, or Olaf, there's something you'll be thrilled to receive this holiday. And, yes, you can proudly use these products as a mature person, because we said so. Check out these fun presents and gift them to your friends.
Melanie Darnell's husband was traveling for work, her 10-month-old wasn't sleeping through the night and her 2-year-old had an ear infection. She wanted to know how much sleep she was actually getting so she duct taped a Nest Cam to the ceiling.
CHICAGO (CBS) — While there are no credible threats for this Fourth of July, Chicago police said there will be a large presence of officers at Navy Pier and other big events taking place in Chicago.
Fireworks get underway at 9:30 p.m. at Navy Pier. If you’re going, plan to get there early.
That’s because the gates will close once Navy Pier reaches capacity.
Additional officers on foot and bike patrol will also be out along the lakefront.
A cyclist was dragged off his bike and threatened with a knife during a robbery in Ellesmere Port.
Cheshire Police are appealing for information about the incident, which happened at 7.30pm on Thursday, December 7 when a 21-year-old man was cycling along Overpool Road in Great Sutton.
As he approached its junction with Gawsworth Road he was approached by a man who was walking in the opposite direction.
The offender took hold of the victim and dragged him off his bike before threatening him with a knife. He then took the bike and cycled away along Gawsworth Road.
The offender is described as white, 5ft 9ins tall and of strong build. He was wearing a coat with the hood pulled up and possibly wearing a hat.
Anyone with information should contact DC Kev Cooper on 101 quoting incident number 36 of 7 December 2017.
Alternatively information can be given anonymously by contacting Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Story highlights Eight people killed in two attacks on the UN in Mali
Seven people died in the central city of Timbuktu, while one peacekeeper was killed in Douenza
(CNN) A total of eight people were killed Monday in two separate attacks on the United Nations mission in Mali, according to the UN.
Seven people were killed when armed men attacked the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) headquarters in Timbuktu on Monday, according to a MINUSMA statement.
Five MINUSMA security guards, one member of the Mali National Police and one civilian contractor working for MINUSMA were killed during the attack. A Malian security guard and six peacekeepers were also wounded in the incident.
MINUSMA says they "responded immediately by deploying a rapid reaction force to secure the Mission's headquarters and attack helicopters to track down potential attackers."
Six assailants were killed in the attack, according to the statement.
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May 2 MasterCard Inc, the world's second-largest payments network, reported a 12.7 percent increase in quarterly profit, as people spent more using credit and debit cards.
MasterCard's net income rose to $1.08 billion, or $1.00 per share, in the first quarter ended March 31, from $959 million, or 86 cents per share, a year earlier. (mstr.cd/2qthx67)
The Purchase, New York-based company's revenue rose 11.8 percent to $2.73 billion. (Reporting by Nikhil Subba in Bengaluru; Editing by Sai Sachin Ravikumar)
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FLORENCE, SC (WBTW) – The SC Highway Patrol is investigating a crash that occurred Monday morning on I-95.
SCHP reported the crash around 9:11 a.m. on the southbound lanes on I-95 near mile marker 159.
Lance Corporal Matt Southern with the SC Highway Patrol says the incident involved an 18-wheeler and a passenger vehicle. Southern says both cars were headed south when the passenger car allegedly sideswiped the 18-wheeler, causing the 18-wheeler to go off the right side of the road and the passenger car run off the left side of the road.
Minor injuries were reported, but officials are unsure about the number of victims.
Traffic was delayed for nearly two hours as crews worked to get the 18-wheeler off of the interstate.
TEHRAN, Iran — President Hassan Rouhani says Iran is ready to restore ties with Saudi Arabia if it stops bombing Yemen and cuts its alleged ties with Israel.
In a speech broadcast Sunday, Rouhani said the regional rivals could have “good relations” if the Saudis end their “misguided friendship” with Israel and halt the “inhuman bombardment” of Yemen, where a Saudi-led coalition is battling Iranian-allied rebels known as Houthis.
Saudi Arabia severed diplomatic relations with Iran in January 2016 after Iranian demonstrators attacked Saudi diplomatic missions in response to the Saudi execution of a prominent Shiite dissident cleric. Tensions spiked again last month after the Houthis fired a ballistic missile that was intercepted near Riyadh.
Saudi Arabia does not recognize Israel, but the two countries have a shared interest in countering Iran.
LONDON, April 6 Britain will seek the best deal for the British enclave of Gibraltar in its departure talks with the European Union and there will be no negotiation of sovereignty without its citizens' consent, Prime Minister Theresa May said on Thursday.
After meeting European Council President Donald Tusk at her Downing Street official residence, May said Britain was looking forward to formally beginning talks with the European Union once the bloc has agreed its guidelines.
"The PM also made clear that on the subject of Gibraltar, the UK's position had not changed: the UK would seek the best possible deal for Gibraltar as the UK exits the EU and there would be no negotiation on the sovereignty of Gibraltar without the consent of its people," May's office said in a statement. (Reporting by Elizabeth Piper; editing by Stephen Addsion)
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Zylofon Media is disputing media reports claiming that Dancehall artiste Shatta Wale signed onto its record label for $1.5 million.
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It was widely reported that the 'Ayoo' hitmaker was enticed with $1.5million, a house and a luxurious car.
However, the Head of Communications for Zylofon Media, Samuel Atuobi Baah, has denied the figures involved in the agreement.
He told Peace FM's Entertainment Review show on Thursday: “We have not informed any media house the cash involved in the deal."
"They are just assuming the cost involved looking at the the pedigree of Shatta Wale and the record label,” he added.
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The Shatta Movement boss will be joining Stonebwoy, Becca, Kumi Guitar, Joyce Blessing, Obibini who were all signed onto the record label last year.
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Saudi Aramco says the Sadara Chemical joint venture with Dow Chemical (DOW +0.5% ) has commissioned the last plant at its petrochemicals complex in Jubail, Saudi Arabia.
Aramco says the toluene diisocyanate unit began production this week while the dinitro toluene and toluene diamine started operations in April; TDI is used primarily in the production of flexible polyurethane foam for furniture, mattresses and car seats.
Sadara has been announcing the start-up of new plants in the $20B complex, which is one of the world's largest petrochemical plants; many products from the facility are produced in Saudi Arabia for the first time, as the world's largest oil exporter moves downstream.
Other politicians also issued statements of condemnation against the racist display in Virginia.
"Conservatives condemn these acts of racism, violence and hatred," Conservative leader Andrew Scheer tweeted. "Prayers are with victims, their families, and people of #Charlottesville."
New Democratic Party leader Tom Mulcair struck out at Donald Trump after the president initially refused to single out the white nationalists who caused the violence, choosing instead to blame hatred from "many sides".
"There's no excuse for refusing to denounce white supremacy wherever it arises," Mulcair said. "We must stand up against hate and violence."
Every year for nearly five decades, the FT has chosen a Person of the Year. In 2017, that person is Susan Fowler, a former software engineer at Uber who exposed a culture of sexual harassment at the transportation company.
NEW YORK (AP) — Police in New York City say a 34-year-old woman was found dead in her Brooklyn apartment with her hands handcuffed behind her back and a plastic bag over her head.
Police say Ketsia Zephir was found dead Sunday afternoon in her Flatbush home. Investigators say there were no signs of a struggle.
The superintendent of the building says there were at least three other residents living in the apartment.
The medical examiner will determine the cause of death. An investigation continues.
LARGO, Fla. (WFLA) – The Pinellas County School District administration building was evacuated on Monday afternoon.
Firefighters responded to the building around 1 p.m.
No details have been released regarding the cause of the evacuation.
The Pinellas County School District administration building is located at 301 4th St SW in Largo.
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Police respond to a report of an explosion near Times Square on Monday, Dec. 11, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Charles Zoeller)
NEW YORK (AP) — A law enforcement official tells The Associated Press that a man had a pipe bomb strapped to him when it went off on a New York City subway platform.
The explosion happened around 7:30 a.m. Monday. Details were still developing.
The person was arrested and has non-life-threatening injuries. Another person on the platform sustained non-life-threatening injuries
The official spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly about the incident.
White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders has tweeted that President Trump has been briefed on the explosion.
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND)- Northeast Community Fund is asking for suitcases to help people and families carry food and supplies home.
The organization provides food in boxes, but sometimes provides suitcases with wheels so families with larger amounts of food can haul them more easily.
“Certainly, if a suitcase has wheels and a handle and stuff like that, it's easier,” said director Jerry Pelz, “Then they're able to transport that to the bus stop, and it's much easier to get that on the bus and get it back home."
Suitcases can be dropped off at Northeast Community Fund at 825 North Water Street in Decatur.
Remember when everyone thought Bella Hadid was seen kissing The Weeknd at a Coachella party and she was like "LOL, no"? Well, on the topic of speculating about Bella's relationship status (It's what people do best! Apparently!), Page Six reports that she was seen swapping numbers with up-and-coming rapper Kyle.
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A source at the Bootsy Bellows Pool Party says "Bella was seen flirting and exchanging numbers with a young mystery partygoer, who turned out to be Kyle."
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Kyle played Coachella with Chance the Rapper, and has his debut album out next month. "He’s kind of an It guy in music right now," a source tells Page Six. "It for sure looked flirty. Bella was being very flirty that day . . . She was on a mission."
Okay, saying Bella was on a "mission" to talk to a stranger seems a little extra (she has other things to do with her time, probably!), but this is, indeed, intriguing. Also, Kyle is following Bella on Insta, so....
“You know, I very much hope we don’t have a shutdown. I will say I’m concerned. I think Chuck Schumer and the Democrats want a shutdown.”
— Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX), quoted by the Texas Tribune.
Police are searching for a man they say opened fire on two people at a Miami Beach intersection early Wednesday morning.
Crews responded to the scene near 71st Street and Collins Avenue shortly before 6 a.m. Two people were shot, with one being transported to Jackson Memorial Hospital. The other victim remained on the scene.
Officers say the shooter may have fled in a vehicle and are searching the area. Traffic is being diverted while the investigation continues.
Stay tuned to NBC 6 on air and online for more information.
EUCLID, OH (AP) — Suburban Cleveland police officials say an incident recorded on a cellphone video of a white officer repeatedly punching a black man and hitting his head on the pavement will be reviewed.
Euclid police has issued a statement that says the struggle occurred Saturday morning after a traffic stop. Police say a 25-year-old Cleveland man ignored the officer’s orders and began resisting. The video shows a struggle lasting more than three minutes before the man is handcuffed with help from other officers.
WEWS-TV reports the video had been shared on Facebook more than 12,000 times by Saturday night.
The man was examined at a jail and then released after posting bond for driving under suspension and resisting arrest charges.
Euclid police say the incident was recorded on a cruiser’s dashboard camera.
Sears says the Iowa City and Marshalltown Kmart stores are among the list of 49 stores to close by the end of 2017.
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BEIJING: Thirteen pension funds in regions and administrative units around China have enough money to pay only less than one year's worth of pensions, local media reported yesterday, as China struggles with an ageing population and shortfalls in pension schemes.
Guangxi, Jiangxi, Hainan, Inner Mongolia, Hubei, Shaanxi, Tianjin, Hebei, Liaoning, Jilin, Qinghai, Heilongjiang and the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps can all pay less than one year's worth of pensions to workers covered under the respective funds, the official Beijing News reported, citing last year's Social Security Development Annual Report. The total expenditure of China's urban workers' pension funds grew 23.4 per cent on year to 3.19 trillion yuan while total income grew only 19.5 per cent on year to 3.51 trillion yuan, the Beijing News said, citing the report.
At the end of last year, China had more than 230 million people over the age of 60.
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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.– We are following severe weather moving through central Indiana today. Storm chances will continue through the night.
Damaging winds, flooding and hail are the biggest threats. The storms will keep temperatures just below 90, but the humidity will make it feel more like 94 or 95. Follow our live blog below for updates and download the Indy Weather Authority app for info on your phone or tablet.
TORONTO (AP) — Toronto police say driver in deadly van attack posted 'cryptic' Facebook message minutes before incident.
FILE - This Jan. 14, 2015, file photo, shows El Capitan in Yosemite National Park, Calif. Two climbers have set a new speed record for ascending the famous Nose route of El Capitan, one of the world's most technical and dangerous verticals. Alex Honnold and his climbing partner Tommy Caldwell on Wednesday, May 30, 2018, raced up the nearly 90-degree, 2,900-foot precipice in 2 hours 10 minutes 15 seconds. Ben Margot, File AP Photo
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Columbus defenseman Zach Werenski will miss the rest of the postseason because of a broken cheekbone.
The Blue Jackets announced the decision Monday, one day after the 19-year-old rookie took a puck to the face on a shot by Pittsburgh’s Phil Kessel that opened a gash on his right cheek in the second period.
He played a couple shifts in the third period with a full facemask, but his eye swelled shut and he had to sit out the rest of the game. He tweeted a photo of his face after the game that showed his eye nearly swollen shut.
Pittsburgh won the game 5-4 in overtime for a 3-0 lead in their first-round series. Game 4 is Tuesday night.
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A Gosport aviation company has moved to new premises at Zenith House in Lederle Lane.
LFD Limited decided to combine its two branches, originally in Gosport and Segensworth, and move them into a new and larger unit.
The business said its move to larger premises will allow the company to expand, meet growing demand and may create new jobs.
LFD Ltd specialises in the design and manufacture of aircraft lighting.
The company has been established for more than 25 years and exports aircraft lighting equipment throughout the world.
“Regardless of the outcome, it is very likely we will have to comply with state law, and the date is going to change moving forward,” Kassakhian said. “The purpose [of the election] is to clean up language of the city’s charter.”
Police identify slain Denver security guard; make arrest
DENVER (AP) — Police have identified the security guard killed last week at the Denver Performing Arts Complex as 39-year-old Scott Tice and have arrested a suspect.
The Denver Post reports that police used a cellphone that belonged to Tice to help track the man they believe stabbed him to death with a pocket knife.
Tice's body was found Friday morning and 23-year-old Caleb Schroeder was arrested later that evening. Court records say police found a bloody pocket knife in his pocket and a security badge pinned to his backpack.
Detectives also reviewed Denver police security footage to place Schroeder at the scene during the time of Tice's death.
Booking documents do not indicate if Schroeder has hired an attorney.
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Buhari, El-Rufai dividing Nigeria – Apostle Suleman explodes
General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministry Worldwide, Apostle Johnson Suleman, has reflected on the unfolding events in the polity and the “crass abuse of power by the governing All Progressives Congress (APC), ongoing genocide in Southern Kaduna”. Apostle Suleman also raised the alarm that the nation was sliding into fascism and official terrorism... Read Full Story
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Cincinnati police are asking the public's help in the search for a man who was last seen on Friday.
Police said 43-year-old Roy Haynes was last seen on May 25 in the Price Hill area.
He's described as 5'10", 165 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing black basketball shorts, a green and black baseball cap, a white T-shirt and grey New Balance gym shoes.
If you have any information on his whereabouts, call police dispatch at 513-765-1212.
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(CNN) Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has long believed he does not need to respond in real time or react to every controversial tweet or other action by President Donald Trump, according to people close to the senator.
While he has complained before about the abundance of tweets, he's withheld revealing publicly the depths of his concerns.
That was the case this weekend when reporters pressed his staff for a response to Trump's slamming of special counsel Robert Mueller that caused many Republicans to worry the President might fire the man heading the Russia investigation.
McConnell's staff would only refer reporters back to a January statement from McConnell when he said he didn't think Mueller needed any special protection because he didn't think the President would fire him. The aide said McConnell's position had not evolved since then.
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Gurugram, May 30 (IANS) Former Chief Minister of Chattisgarh Ajit Jogi is on life support and his condition is stable, senior doctors said at Medanta hospital in Gurugram of Haryana.
The former IAS officer and first Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh was brought to Medanta hospital by an air ambulance on Wednesday after being diagnosed with pneumonia.
Earlier, the 72-year-old Chhattisgarh Janata Congress party chief was undergoing treatment at a Raipur hospital.
“Jogi’s condition is stable and he is on ventilator support. The next bulletin will be shared at 10 a.m. on Thursday,” Senior Medical Superintendent Dr. A.K. Dubey told IANS.
Jogi is being treated by a team of doctors led by Yatin Mehta.
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The BC Wildfire Service discovered a wildfire yesterday 34 kilometres from Kispiox Rd. along Upper Kispiox Rd.
The fire is reportedly 8 hectares in size and is less than 24 hours old.
The suspected cause of the fire is from a person, according to the BC Wildfire Service.
However, it is not a fire of note.
The mother of the man who allegedly killed a Cleveland retiree Sunday, then posted footage of the slaying on Facebook, said her son warned her the day before that she would never see him again.
“He said this (was) the last time I was going to see him,” Maggie Green, 53, told CNN.
Steve Stephens, 37, also told his mom, “If you see me again, it’ll be a miracle,” she said.
Stephens had stopped by her home Saturday, Green said.
On Sunday, Green said, she was left “dumbfounded” when she heard her son had been accused of gunning down the elderly man in a random shooting and uploading a video of the slaying to Facebook.
Green said she phoned Stephens on his cell phone. He told her he was “shooting people” because he was “mad with his girlfriend,” Green said.
A multistate search for Stephens is still under way.
In one video Stephens posted, he vowed to “keep killing… until they catch me.”
I guess McDonald’s will have something on the menu for everyone now.
The McRib my not be back just yet but McDonald’s has announced a new vegan burger that the company will be testing in Tampere, Finland. The McVegan is “a 100 percent vegetable-based hamburger, where a soybean steak is spread between the familiar rolls” according to the McDonalds Website. The McVegan will be available till November 21st.
(Reuters) - SoftBank Group Corp could relist ARM Holdings, the British chip designer it bought two years ago, according to a senior executive at the Japanese conglomerate, the Financial Times reported on Monday.
The logo of SoftBank Group Corp is displayed at SoftBank World 2017 conference in Tokyo, Japan, July 20, 2017. REUTERS/Issei Kato
Yoshimitsu Goto, a senior corporate officer at SoftBank, suggested to investors that an initial public offering could be a potential exit strategy for an investment fund that SoftBank launched last year, the FT reported.
The $93 billion Vision Fund, backed by Saudi Arabia’s main sovereign wealth fund and companies including Apple and Qualcomm, is set to acquire a 25 percent stake in ARM, the report added.
SoftBank did not immediately respond to Reuters’ request for comment.
SoftBank is looking to optimise its investment in ARM, which it acquired for $32 billion in 2016, and take some cash out, Reuters Loan Pricing Corp (LPC) reported earlier this month.
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The owners of one of the largest underground coal mines in the United States said Friday that "the clock is running" on potential layoffs and asked an appellate court to intervene after a judge halted a planned expansion of the Montana mine.
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BlackBerry Notable is the latest app from the company to be added to the BlackBerry Hub+ suite of applications. Notable allows you to easily take screenshots and doodle or notate on them, before sharing with your friends or coworkers.
However, there is a bit of a catch. Currently, the app is only available on BlackBerry’s own devices, such as the DTEK60, DTEK50, and Priv. BlackBerry claims that the app will be coming to more Android devices via its BlackBerry Hub+ subscription, in the near future.
Once downloaded, Notable allows you to take your screenshots, then either draw pictures or add text notes to the images. From there, you can easily share the images via Android’s share screen
I have been bullish on Intrepid Potash for a while now and although the stock is up 100% since I wrote about it 3 and half months ago and I still think there is still at least 35% upside potential. Although when I first wrote about Intrepid I concluded that at that price of roughly $1.10 it was a " no-brainer investment ", at what it currently trades, roughly $2.35 the same can not be said.
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PARIS, Feb 15 (Reuters) - France will take retaliatory measures against any country that interferes in its presidential election taking place in April and May, its foreign minister said on Wednesday.
Jean-Marc Ayrault was answering questions in parliament after complaints by the party of election frontrunner Emmanuel Macron that his campaign was the target of 'fake news' attacks by Russian media and internet attacks on its databases.
"We will not accept any interference at all in our electoral process, not from Russia or any other state," he said.
He said in such circumstances France would take steps, including retaliatory measures if necessary, to protect its choice of a new president.
(Reporting by Jean-Baptiste Vey; Writing By Richard Balmforth; editing by John Stonestreet)
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LONDON (AP) -- Budget airline Ryanair is calling on British airports to curb alcohol sales following sharp increases in the number of incidents involving disruptive passengers.
The carrier issued a statement Monday calling for a ban on alcohol sales before 10 a.m. and for limiting the number of drinks in bars and restaurants to a maximum of two.
The airline cited Civil Aviation Authority statistics showing a 600 percent increase in disruptive incidents between 2012-2016 and said most involved alcohol.
Ryanair's Kenny Jacobs says it's unfair "that airports can profit from the unlimited sale of alcohol to passengers and leave the airlines to deal with the safety consequences."
The airline says it has taken steps to prevent disruptive behavior on its flights, including preventing consumption of duty-free alcohol purchases on board.
CNBC Africa’s Esther Awoniyi caught up with Babatunde Fashola, Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Works and Housing to discuss the progress in Nigeria’s power sector.
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Police say one man has been killed and two people injured in a knife attack on a train in the northern German city of Flensburg. Federal police said in a statement the incident took place on Wednesday at around 7 pm local time.
They said the details of the attack were not clear yet, but that one of the injured was a 22-year-old female police officer. The statement said she appeared to have used her pistol, suggesting she may have killed the man.
German daily Bild reported that following a dispute, one man attacked another man with a knife and then a police officer who was called to intervene.
The German news agency DPA reported the Flensburg main train station had been evacuated and service to Flensburg had been interrupted temporarily.
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FILE - A Monday July 17, 2017 file photo of EU chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier, right, welcoming British Secretary of State, David Davis, for a meeting at the EU headquarters in Brussels. The British government is fighting back against criticisms that it is divided and unprepared for Brexit, announcing it will publish a set of detailed proposals on customs arrangements, the status of the Ireland-Northern Ireland border and other issues. The Department for Exiting the European Union said Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017, that it would release the first set of position papers this week, more than a year after Britons voted in a referendum to leave the European Union. Geert Vanden Wijngaer, File AP Photo
More than 70 years later, people are still asking why? As a particularly striking example of the human capacity for evil, the Holocaust continues to demand answers despite the library of books already dedicated to the subject. In Why? Northwestern University history professor Peter Hayes directs his attention to the general public. As he patiently explicates, there are many answers as well as many questions, including the relative lack of Jewish resistance, why Jews fared better in some Axis-occupied nations than others and why the outside world didn’t do more to help. In defense of Franklin D. Roosevelt’s cautious efforts to admit Jewish refugees, Hayes cites widespread opposition to immigrants in Congress and among voters. And as to why the German public went along with the Nazi agenda, Hayes makes another point significant for today: the coarsening of political discourse changed the valence of acceptability. Intimidation and indoctrination played a roleâ€”as did indifference.
The Greater New Bedford Garden Club is accepting applications for the $1,500 Rose L. Murphy Scholarship to be awarded to a student enrolled in a full-time college program in 2017-2018. The applicant must be pursuing a degree either in environmental sciences, horticulture, landscape architecture, conservation, or related scientific fields.
Students are required to have been a legal Massachusetts resident for at least one year prior to June 1 of his /her school graduation. You will find application forms and requirements at your local high school or secondary school’s guidance office.
You can send applications to Ms. Ellen P. Flynn, Chair of Scholarship for the Greater New Bedford Garden Club, P.O. Box 1312, Mattapoisett, MA 02739. Applications and required paperwork must be received on or before May 1, 2017.
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Easton-on-the-Hill‘s annual horticultural show attracted over 600 exhibitors, spread across a host of categories including vegetables, flowers, handcraft and photography.
Winners of the event, which took place on Sunday (August 13) at Easton School, including several from the Cutforth family such as sister-in-laws Marion and Anne who picked up cookery and floral prizes.
Easton Horticultural Show 2017. By Lee Hellwing.
Deborah Davenport, show co-ordinator, said one of the highlights was the “absolutely outstanding” potted plants.
“We had these huge things on display in some of the marquees to really good effect.”
Games were provided to keep children entertained at the event which also included a cake stall, quiz, refreshments and a tombola.
A UPS employee opened fire at one of the company's package delivery facilities in San Francisco on Wednesday, killing three co-workers and then himself as officers closed in and workers ran frantically into the streets, police and company officials said. Two other United Parcel Service employees were wounded in the shooting that prompted a massive police response in an industrial neighborhood, Assistant Police Chief Toney Chaplin told reporters.
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BEIJING The chairman of a Chinese insurance group that sought a deal with US President Donald Trump's family has stepped aside, following a report that he was taken away by the authorities.
Officials from the China Insurance Regulatory Commission notified the Anbang group that Mr Wu Xiaohui was "taken away" on Friday but did not explain why, said Caijing, a Chinese magazine. The report has since been taken down.
Anbang, in a statement yesterday, only said Mr Wu was "temporarily unable to perform his duties for personal reasons".
Caijing, citing an unidentified source, said regulators may be investigating Anbang's compliance with insurance products or insurance fund investments. Last month, the regulator accused Anbang of violating certain provisions and banned it from filing applications for new insurance products for three months.
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WALKER, Mich. — Police are investigating after someone used an intercom at a local Meijer threatening missiles headed towards the United States.
It happened at the Meijer, 315 Wilson Avenue NW in Walker just before 9:45 p.m. Friday night
Investigators say an unknown suspect used one of the store phones to make the call but no one is in custody.
Police say no one was injured and that the incident appears to be a prank.
We have reached out to Meijer for comment on this story but have not yet heard back.
Nigeria currently ranks low among major emerging markets manufacturing attractiveness, which is a baseline to drive industrial revolution for any nation, according to a recent report presented Monday at the 13th Nigeria Economic Summit Group (NESG). According to the report, Nigeria has three as its best country score on a list of ratings, while countries…
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The Windsor Symphony Orchestra is celebrating Point Pelee National Park’s 100th birthday than with a newly commissioned work.
The new work entitled “Pelee”, penned by southwestern Ontario composer Jeff Smallman, echoes the distinct sounds of the Park’s four seasons.
The WSO perform the World Premiere of Pelee on Saturday, April 28th, 2018 at Point Pelee National Park’s Visitor Centre at 8pm. The performance has been sold out for months.
A second performance of the concert program can be heard at the Heritage Auditorium at the University of Windsor on Sunday, April 29th, 2018 at 2:30pm.
Tickets are still available on the WSO website.
The Afrin Media Center said heavy shelling continued in the Kurdish town in the early hours of March 16, resulting in the loss of dozens of lives.On the same day, Turkey’s Anadolu agency reported Turkish military and Free Syrian Army gains in the Afrin region, including five villages and three hills.The footage was shared by the Kurdish news outlet ANHA and is described as showing Turkish bombardment of Afrin. Credit: ANHA via Storyful
May 2 Reliance Communications Ltd
* Reliance Infratel gets its shareholders' approval with 98% majority for demerger of tower business to Brookfield Infrastructure Group
* Says RCom to receive upfront cash payment of INR 110 billion (US$ 1.7 billion)
* Combination of RCom's wireless business with Aircel and monetisation of towers business to together cut co's debt by nearly 70%
* Says RCom to also get ‘B’ class non voting shares in towerco providing 49% future economic upside from the business
* Says co’s telecom towers demerged into TIPL will be 100% owned and independently managed by Brookfield Infrastructure
* RCom and Reliance Jio to continue as long term tenants of the TIPL along with other existing third party telecom operators. Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
One woman is dead following a fire in a five storey building on Villeray Street, near Christophe Colomb Avenue.
The four alarm fire started at around 12:15 p.m. in Montreal’s east end Villeray-Saint-Michel-Park-Extension borough.
Quick knockdown and multiple rescues by Montreal firefighters. pic.twitter.com/foVZ8945d7 — Chris Ross (@chrisvpross) January 2, 2017
“When the firefighters went inside one apartment, they found the dead body of a woman,” said Daniel Lacoursière with Montreal police.
He explained that because the case involves a death, it has been transferred to Montreal police.
Investigators are on their way to the scene.
FILE - In this June 18, 2017, file photo, Imam Yussuf Abdi, center, is welcomed home by friends after arriving at Salt Lake City International Airport. A judge, on Monday, April 23, 2018, has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Abdi, a Utah Muslim leader whose lawyers said he was wrongly placed on a government no-fly list and temporarily blocked from leaving Kenya with his family last year. Rick Bowmer, File AP Photo
Dayton Vetoes Revised Bill on Wild Rice Water Standards
Dayton Says it Would Have Violated Federal law
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Gov. Mark Dayton has vetoed a bill that he says would have unlawfully undermined Minnesota’s water quality standard for protecting wild rice.
Dayton, who vetoed a similar bill earlier, says the revised version represented “some progress,” but not enough to overcome its shortcomings.
He says the bill would have given a work group authority to take over the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency’s responsibilities under state and federal law for protecting wild rice.
He says that would have violated federal law and offended Native American tribes that depend on wild rice.
Instead, Dayton announced a task force that will review the science and make recommendations for how best to protect wild rice.
A largely unenforced 1973 state law limits sulfate discharges into wild rice waters to 10 milligrams per liter.
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Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) gets 30 to 40 samples of water from every sub-division in the provincial capital on daily basis and ensures chlorination and flushing of lines if any sort of pollution is observed.
According to WASA spokesman on Monday, the agency had installed 575 tube-wells and almost 400 filtration plants have been installed on these tube-wells. He said that 125 filtration plants were being installed in the city, which would become operational by the end of March.
Incoming Hall of Famer Jim Thome said Friday that he does not want to be wearing a cap with the Chief Wahoo logo on his plaque in Cooperstown.
"I know my decision would be to wear the 'C' because I think it's the right thing to do," Thome said at an event in Cleveland. "I think I need to have a conversation with the Hall of Fame because of all the history and everything involved. I just think that's the right thing to do."
The Indians said Monday they are removing the Chief Wahoo logo from their jerseys and caps starting in the 2019 season. They have been wearing a cap featuring a block-C in recent years and phasing out caps with the logo.
Thome spent 13 of his 22 seasons with the Indians but has not said which team's cap he will wear when he is inducted into Cooperstown this summer. He said he and his wife will make a final decision in consultation with Cooperstown officials.
Hall of Fame weekend will be July 27-30 in Cooperstown with the induction ceremony on July 29.
Deputies investigate Sunday night shooting in McNairy County
McNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. — Sheriff Guy Buck confirms the McNairy County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a Sunday night shooting.
Details are limited at this time but we know one person was shot and airlifted to the hospital.
Officials say they have a suspect in custody.
Stay with WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News as more information becomes available.
Electric vehicles have proven themselves to be superior to their internal combustion rivals and are well suited for SVG and vincentians.
That’s according to Energy Officer Leshawn Monroes of Promoting Access to Clean Energy Project (PACES), as she spoke at a workshop held earlier this week highlighting the results of tests conducted on an electric vehicle to determine its compatibility to SVG.
Monroes said given the data received it shows that these vehicles can adequately maneuver through SVG’s terrain both in terms of to hilly topography as well as the winding nature of the road network.
Monroes added that in comparison to the internal combustion variants the electric vehicle is more cost effective than most of the vehicles present in use here.
The paces project officer took the opportunity to highlight a feature of the electric vehicles which improves its over energy use.
With flickering candles and heartfelt words, those who knew and loved Nicholas Crabaugh are grieving together.
Halloween is a time for creativity to shine. So steer clear of the basic superhero getups and stale film references and create something unique!
Here are some of the worst repeat costumes that hopefully won't show up this year.
Reed finds out that Lauren's new crush, Wes has a criminal record and he immediately tells Caitlin.
American sports fans like to think they hate their most heated rivals but they have nothing on Europeans. When was the last time you heard about American fans throwing dead rodents the opposing team?
FC Copenhagen and Brondby IF squared off in an important Danish Superliga fixture on Monday. Not only are the two clubs separated by just eight miles, they’re first and second in the Superliga table. So you’d expect things to get pretty heated, but heated enough that fans started throwing dead rats on the field?
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The rodent tossing happened as Copenhagen’s Ludwig Augustinsson lined up to take a corner late in the match, which means the fans held onto the rats for the better part of two hours.
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Alabama-Auburn has nothing on the Copenhagen-Brondby derby.
ELSBERRY, Mo. (AP) — An eastern Missouri man is jailed after allegedly banging on a police station door and confessing: “I murdered my father.”
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that 23-year-old Brandon Spies of Elsberry is charged with second-degree murder and armed criminal action. He is jailed on $500,000 bond. Officers found 53-year-old Richard Spies dead in the basement of a home. He had been stabbed.
Police say Brandon Spies was frantically banging on the door of the Elsberry police station Saturday night. When an officer answered, Spies allegedly said, “I murdered my father.” He told the officer he and his father had been in a fight when he stabbed him in the neck.
Elsberry, a town of 2,000 residents, is 60 miles north of St. Louis.
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Israel approves 2,000 new settler homes: NGO
JERUSALEM: Israel on Wednesday approved construction of 2000 new settler homes in the occupied West Bank, Israeli settlement watchdog Peace Now told AFP.It was fewer than the 2,000 for which Defence Minister Avigdor Lieberman said last week he intended to seek approval.
It was the first tranche of settlement approvals since the controversial US embassy transfer to Jerusalem on May 14, a move that infuriated Palestinians and intensified protests on the Gaza border, with at least 61 Palestinians killed in clashes with Israeli forces that day. Peace Now said that in Wednesday’s batch, around 700 units got final approval while the remainder passed the first approval stage in the planning process.It said that the majority were in isolated settlements outside the major “blocs” which the government will seek to retain in any future peace agreement with the Palestinians.
CHICAGO (CBS) — Registration for Chicago Park District summer camp programs is now open.
Regular programs run the week of June 18 through the week of August 20, standard day camps run for six weeks from June 25 through August 3
Online registration for parks located west of California Avenue opened Monday. Parks located east of California Avenue kicked off their online registration on Tuesday.
In-person registration for summer programs will begin either Saturday, April 28 or Monday, April 30, depending upon the park.
For more information about the programs, click here.
SC seeks written reply from federation on constitution of 8th Wage Board
ISLAMABAD:The Supreme Court on Tuesday has sought written reply in one month from the Chairman Wage Board, Shahid Mahmood Khokhar and Director General Information Tahir Khushnood in 8th Wage Board case.
While hearing the Wage Board case, a three-member bench of the Supreme Court presided over by the Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar also sought written reply from the attorney general.
The apex court has also directed the Wage Board to continue its work. President, Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) Afzal Butt adopted the stance in court that the board has been constituted after the untiring efforts of eighteen years which has now started its work.
The court, however rejected the petition of applicant to pause the board to work further.The Supreme Court has also directed the federation to submit reply on the appointment issue of the chairman Wages Board in one month.
TRENTON, Fla. — Two Florida sheriff’s deputies who were gunned down at a Chinese restaurant last week have been laid to rest.
Alachua County Sheriff’s spokesman Sgt. Brett Rhodenizer says funeral services concluded Tuesday afternoon for Gilchrist County Sheriff’s Sgt. Noel Ramirez and Deputy Taylor Lindsey at Bronson Cemetery.
A viewing had been held earlier at Bell Middle/High School in Trenton. A final call for both deputies by their badge numbers was broadcast over the dispatch radio channel.
Authorities say 58-year-old John Hubert Highnote shot Ramirez and Lindsey on Thursday at the Ace China restaurant in Trenton. He then went to his car and killed himself.
Sheriff Bobby Schultz blamed the deaths on hatred toward law enforcement. State Attorney Bill Cervone added “we may never have an answer.”
Trenton is in northern Florida, about 35 miles (56 kilometres) west of Gainesville.
HAMBURG Continental AG (CONG.DE) will announce in a few days plans to restructure its Powertrain division, ahead of the German automotive supplier's annual shareholders' meeting on April 28, a person familiar with the matter said.
"But there won't be a big bang," the person told Reuters on Thursday, without providing further details.
Continental had said in January it was reviewing its Powertrain division after earnings at the business, which makes electric and combustion engines mainly for passenger cars, failed to meet expectations.
Bloomberg had reported earlier that Continental Chief Executive Elmar Degenhart had said on the sidelines of the Shanghai auto show that the group was planning a programme to improve efficiency at the unit.
(Reporting by Jan Schwartz; Writing by Maria Sheahan; Editing by Kathrin Jones and Harro ten Wolde)
Frosty and icy in places tonight leading into a cold day tomorrow but beautifully bright - cheerful sunshine and a big improvement on today. Feeling even colder in the east with a cutting breeze and a few showery outbreaks turning sleety in places.
RICHMOND, Va. — A wreck on I-95 north is causing major delays for drivers headed into downtown Richmond Wednesday afternoon.
VDOT reported the accident happened near the exit for Broad Street (Exit 74C).
As a result, officials said all lanes of the interstate are closed except for the left lane.
Traffic was backed up just over 3 miles as of 3:40 p.m.
Crash blocking right and center lanes of I-95 north near Broad St. (mm 74) in #RVA. Traffic is getting by in the left lane. There is currently a 3.5 mile backup. Expect delays. #RVAtraffic — VDOT Richmond (@VaDOTRVA) May 30, 2018
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A suburban Kansas City man has pleaded guilty to embezzling more than $86,000 from two churches.
The U.S. attorney’s office says 59-year-old David Townley, of Raytown, admitted Tuesday to one count of wire fraud, one count of mail fraud and one count of tax evasion.
Prosecutors said Townley skimmed money from cash tuition payments while working as the business manager for the Nativity of Mary church and school in Independence.
Prosecutors also allege that Townley stole from the Sacred Heart of Guadalupe church in Kansas City while volunteering to pay the church’s bills, make financial committee reports and file the church’s tax returns.
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DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — A woman was shot early on Monday in Durham, police said.
The shooting occurred around 12:45 a.m. in the 300 block of Junction Road.
The woman was transported to the hospital alive and conscious, police said. They have no word on her condition at this time.
Police said they’re unsure what happened and they did not say whether or not they’re looking for any suspects or if they believe the shooting was accidental.
The incident is under investigation.
This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
Iran's President Hassan Rouhani on Sunday welcomed the imminent peace talks on Syria in Kazakhstan.
Rouhani expressed the hope that the upcoming international peace talks on the future of Syria in Astana of Kazakhstan would be a major step towards the resolution of conflicts in the Arab states, Xinhua news agency reported.
Resistance against terrorism and belief in diplomacy are two major criteria in tackling the problems in the region in general and Syria in particular, the Iranian President said in a televised speech on Sunday.
He urged the international community to respect the sovereignty of Syria and its recognised borders, saying that Iran is, in principle, against any change of borders in the Middle East region.
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The influence of the Grand Trine lasts until the weekend. Yet today a more intense pattern forms as Mercury moves opposite Mars in a relationship played out under the watchful gaze of Jupiter. Although it's often said that the pen is mightier than the sword, it's only as mighty as the mind that controls its movements. This is a day to think before acting, and question why we act in the way that we do. There's a new and creative way to approach a tired and worn-out scenario. It can be rewritten to include more fun.
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Carmen is calling from the neighborhood association. However, the woman tells Carmen to hold, but she here’s her entire conversation with her kid! Carmen doesn’t mean to be rude, but can she put her on mute please?
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Indian Toners & Developers Ltd:
* DEC QUARTER NET PROFIT 61.2 MILLION RUPEES VERSUS PROFIT 46.6 MILLION RUPEES YEAR AGO
* DEC QUARTER REVENUE FROM OPERATIONS 287.1 MILLION RUPEES VERSUS 267.3 MILLION RUPEES YEAR AGO Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
HMM: Over half of new cancer drugs ‘show no benefits’ for survival or wellbeing.
Forty-eight cancer drugs were approved by the European Medicines Agency between 2009 and 2013 for use as treatments in 68 different situations.
But the study, which looked at the clinical trials associated with the drugs, reveals that at the time the therapies became available there was no conclusive evidence that they improved survival in almost two-thirds of the situations for which they were approved.
In only 10% of the uses did the drugs improve quality of life. Overall 57% of uses showed no benefits for either survival or quality of life.
A bloodbath was observed at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) as the market saw its worst slide in months with the benchmark KSE-100 index losing 1,219 points.
A day after the accountability court in Islamabad announced the date for the announcement of verdict on Avenfield references against Sharifs, the index slid to 40,346 points.
The volumes remained on the lower side with only 117.6 million shares worth Rs5.8 billion traded as only 29 of the 326 traded scrips advanced, while 2852 declined in value and 15 remained unchanged.
The cement sector dominated trading with 17.4m shares traded.
Volumes were led by:
Some carriers, like Verizon, are starting to bring back unlimited data plans. Why the return, and why did they go away in the first place? CNET's Lindsey Turrentine breaks it down for us. Afterwards, Business Insider's Kif Leswing explains the turmoil happening at Magic Leap — an augmented reality company that's been promising wearable tech that can project images onto the real world. Finally, we'll look at the most popular (and possibly surprising) city on Tinder during Valentine's Day last year. Any guesses?
The Museum of Westward Expansion and the Gateway Arch Visitors Center are part of a $380-million makeover that reopened Tuesday. A new grassy park in what’s now known as Gateway Arch National Park connects the monument to the city and adds 46,000 square feet of space in a building below the arch, which opened to the public in 1967.
WA babies could help save thousands of lives - and it involves taking lots of photographs.
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Invite Tyler, the Creator to do a concert in your office, and he'll put on a hell of a great show, and probably make fun of the tea you serve him. Don't take it personal though. Most office tea is bad—and Tyler's music is good.
The rapper was featured Monday on NPR's Tiny Desk Concerts series (NPR... thank you), bringing a full band with him and keeping things low-key with a three-song setlist of "Boredom," "See You Again," and "Glitter" off his 2017 album Flower Boy. It is, as NPR notes, the first Tiny Desk Concert performed at night, so Tyler and his crew could set up a lighting scheme that would change colors for every song. It's both one of the most chill performances in the series and also the most fun, especially at the end, when Tyler—noting his disdain and apprehension for rap performed with a live band—takes some time to shoutout and introduce the band he's playing with. You can watch the whole thing below:
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) The Democratic and Republican party chairs in Tennessee often release statements attacking each other’s positions and personalities.
But this afternoon, they issued this extremely rare joint statement.
Nashville, Tenn. – June 14, 2017 – Mary Mancini, Chair of the Tennessee Democratic Party, and Scott Golden, Chair of the Tennessee Republican Party, released the following joint statement on the shooting in Alexandria, VA:
“Today’s attack on United States members of congress, their staff and all in attendance was horrific. Violence can never be tolerated in a civil society. The Tennessee Democratic Party and the Tennessee Republican Party condemn this and any act of violence for any motivation. We are thankful for the courage of the Capitol Police, whose presence and quick actions saved countless lives. Our thoughts and prayers are with Congressman Scalise, the other victims and their families.”
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Linkbal Inc
* Says it completed repurchase of 18,100 shares of its common stock, for 36.5 million yen in total, as of Aug. 10
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Stephen Curry recently inked a multi-year development deal with Sony Pictures Entertainment that covers film and TV, as well as “opportunities in partnerships, electronics, gaming and virtual reality.” The Hollywood Reporter says the company will focus on “faith and family-friendly content,” in addition to “sports-themed projects.”
Curry issued the following statement:
I’ve been blessed to have this platform and I want to use it to affect the world positively. Partnering with Sony to share inspiring content with a global audience was a foregone conclusion.
Steph recently celebrated his 30th birthday and is brainstorming on how to extend his brand post basketball. The GSW player has a production company called Unanimous Media, which is a reference to the time when he made NBA history as the first player to be unanimously selected as the league’s Most Valuable Player in 2016.
Water increases its volume when it gets close to freezing or close to boiling, and indeed Guillermo Del Toro'skeeps expanding nicely, now that it's gaining some box office heat. The film is currently the number 13 film in the United States with just over a million dollars earned this week, which sounds underwhelming until you see the film plays in only 41 venues. To put this in context: the number 12 has 2,124 venues and the number 14 has 1,453 venues.Critics are generally raving about it ( our Shelagh Rowan-Legg says it's Del Toro at his best ), and this is in no small part due to the cast, which includes Sally Hawkins and Michael Shannon, both fantastic.So let's make Michael Shannon our focus this week. What is your favorite performance by him? Was he an intense villain or a concerned hero?Chime in, in the comments below!
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* Says it plans to pay cash 5 yuan per 10 shares as FY 2016 div payment
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ANKARA Turkey has findings which indicate that an attack which killed scores of people including children in Syria's northwestern province of Idlib was a chemical attack, Health Minister Recep Akdag said on Wednesday.
Around 30 people had been brought across the border to Turkish hospitals for treatment as of Tuesday, Akdag said, speaking to reporters in Turkey's northeastern province of Erzurum in comments broadcast live.
He did not give details of the findings.
The United States, Britain and France on Tuesday proposed a U.N. Security Council resolution condemning the attack, which they have blamed on Syrian government forces. The Syrian military denied responsibility.
(Reporting by Tuvan Gumrukcu; Editing by Nick Tattersall)
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PESHAWAR: A local stage actress in Pakistan was shot dead by gunmen today after she refused to go with them for a stage show, police said.
The incident occurred in Mardan district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in northwest Pakistan this evening.
The actress named Sumbal was killed in her home by the gunmen. The relatives of the actress filed an FIR against three accused including a retired police officer.
SACRAMENTO (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday evening's drawing of the California Lottery's "Daily 4" game were:
7-4-0-1
(seven, four, zero, one)
¶ Ticket-holders with all four winning numbers in the order given win the top prize. Lesser amounts are also awarded to ticket-holders with other varying combinations of the winning numbers.
Baghdad, Jan 1: Iraqi officials say a pair of suicide bombers detonated their explosives belts at a checkpoint south of Baghdad, killing nine people, including four members of the security forces. The police and hospital officials said the attack today near the holy Shiite city of Najaf also wounded 22. There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack, which bore the hallmarks of Islamic militants.
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ATHENS May 2 Greece and its foreign creditors reached a deal early on Tuesday on a package of bailout-mandated reforms, Greek Finance Minister Euclid Tsakalotos said, paving the way for the disbursement of further rescue funds.
The deal, which includes labour and energy reforms as well as pension cuts and tax rises, marks a milestone in talks between the two sides which began last October as part of Greece's latest bailout review and were expected to have been concluded late last year.
"There was white smoke," Tsakalotos told reporters. "The negotiations for a technical deal were concluded on all issues... the way has now been paved for debt relief talks."
(Reporting by Renee Maltezou; Writing by Karolina Tagaris)
DUBAI: The ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Afghanistan died on Wednesday of wounds sustained in a bomb attack in Kandahar last month that also killed five Emirati aid workers, the UAE's foreign ministry announced.
"With great sadness and sorrow, we mourn the martyr of the nation and his duty, the righteous son Juma Mohammed Abdullah al-Kaabi, who gave his pure soul for the sake of humanity," the ministry said in a statement quoted by official news agency WAM.
(Reporting By Alex Cornwell and Noah Browning)
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Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson treated his father to quite the gift after Papa Rock underwent hip surgery—a brand-new Escalade.
Shoutout to Papa Rock for spinning a surgery that was surely no fun into an Escalade. Being the father of an entertainment icon has its perks.
Also, shoutout to The Rock for not responding to his father's request by yelling, "It doesn't matter if you want a new car!" Or for not showing up to the dealership and loudly exclaiming, "Finally, The Rock has returned to the Cadillac dealership!"
Because that would have been weird.
FILE PHOTO - A worker walks past stacked containers at Thar Dry Port in Sanand in the western Indian state of Gujarat April 1, 2011.
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India's trade deficit narrowed to $11.45 billion in July from a month ago, following a slowdown in merchandise imports, government data showed on Monday.
The trade shortfall was $12.96 billion in June.
Asia's third-largest economy imported goods worth $33.99 billion last month, up 15.42 percent from a year ago. The figure was lower than imports of $36.52 billion in June.
Gold imports, however, in July nearly doubled from last year to $2.1 billion. Merchandise exports for July came in at $22.54 billion, up 3.94 percent year-on-'
year.
Guillermo Sanguinetti gives instructions to his players while coaching Ecuador's Delfin against Chile's Colo Colo on April 5, 2018, in a Copa Libertadores group phase match at Monumental Stadium in Santiago, Chile. EPA-EFE FILE/Mario Ruiz
Coach Guillermo Sanguinetti, who was let go by Delfin's management after failing to turn the team around, has been hired by another Ecuadorian league team, Club Deportivo Cuenca.
"We're making the hiring of Guillermo Sanguinetti as Deportivo Cuenca's head coach official. Sanguinetti will be joined by Edgardo Adinolfi as assistant coach and Fernando Amoroso as physical trainer," Deportivo Cuenca said in a statement.
BOSTON, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Top mutual fund manager Vanguard Group said on Monday it has "prioritized climate risk" in its talks with companies, and that it has discussed the topic with more companies over the past year than ever before.
Vanguard also said in an emailed statement that activist Walden Asset Management withdrew a shareholder proposal that had requested a review of Vanguard's proxy voting.
CARMEL, Ind. Raising money for a cause can be tough, but one Carmel High School student's fundraising efforts made it look easy after he raised more than $100,000 for cancer research.
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France calls on Russia to respect truce in Syria
PARIS, Jan 2 (Reuters) - France on Monday called on Russia to stop military action in Syria and respect a fragile ceasefire brokered by Moscow and Turkey seeking to end nearly six years of war.
"We resolutely condemn everything Russia could do in Syria that would contribute to a continuation of fighting," Prime Minister Bernard Cazeneuve said on France Inter radio.
The truce deal, which was welcomed unanimously by the United Nations Security Council, has been repeatedly violated since it began, with warring sides trading the blame.
Rebels on Saturday warned they would abandon the truce if the government side continued to violate it, asking the Russians, who support President Bashar al-Assad, to rein in army and militia attacks in the valley by 8:00 p.m.
"We hope talks between separate Syrian forces will continue so the ceasefire can hold," Cazeneuve said.
PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW) — A man was killed on I-205 after he was hit by a semi-truck driver on Sunday afternoon.
The report came into Portland Police at about 12:36 p.m. Upon arriving, officers and medical personnel found the man, who was already dead.
Police say the man pulled off the freeway and was hit when he got out of his car.
The semi-truck driver stopped and is cooperating with officers.
All northbound traffic on I-205 has been diverted off the freeway at the Foster Road exit and are being allowed to re-enter the freeway at Powell Boulevard. Police said the freeway will remain closed for several hours.
Columbia Police are hoping the community can help them find out what happened to a man whose body was found Saturday afternoon.
Officers said the body was found on the 3000 block of Beaumont Avenue. The incident is being investigated as a deadly shooting.
#CPDInvestigates | Deadly shooting at 3000 Beaumont Avenue. Male victim was found deceased. If you have info to help investigators, call Crimestoppers 1-CRIME-SC. — Columbia Police Dept (@ColumbiaPDSC) February 3, 2018
Investigators urge anyone with any information on about the incident to contact Crimestoppers by calling 1-888-CRIME-SC (888-274-6372) or visiting www.midlandscrimestoppers.com and emailing a tip. Your identity will be kept anonymous, and if your tip leads to an arrest, you could be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000.
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NORTH MIAMI, FLA. (WSVN) - A North Miami cop, Commander Emile Hollant, has been fired from the force.
An internal affairs investigation concluded that Hollant hindered an investigation into the shooting of Charles Kinsey and misled the police chief about the investigation.
Kinsey, a mental healthcare worker, was lying on his back, hands in the air, when he was shot, last year.
Hollant was in charge when Officer Jonathan Aledda shot Kinsey in the leg.
Aledda has been charged with attempted manslaughter and culpable negligence.
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× Free Bike Helmet Giveaway in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — Hundreds of kids in Luzerne County have a new bicycle helmet for the holiday.
The law firm Hourigan, Kluger, and Quinn handed out the helmets at Kirby Park in Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday, free of charge to kids 12 and under.
“We have bicycles at home that we haven’t built yet and we’re going to ride them soon, so we need our helmets to protect our heads,” said Oleander McKenzie of Pocono Summit.
The is the 11th year for the bicycle helmet giveaway, which is fast becoming a Fourth of July tradition in Luzerne County.
OLATHE, Kan. (AP) — A former Johnson County corrections employee was sentenced to six months in prison for lewd behavior and trafficking in contraband.
The Kansas City Star reports 25-year-old Alyssa Jo Staats was sentenced Monday to six months of “shock time” in jail as a condition for a two-year probation sentence.
Staats was originally charged last year with having unlawful sexual relations with an adult offender in the county’s Therapeutic Community, an intensive drug treatment program.
She pleaded no contest and was found guilty in December on amended charges of trafficking contraband in a correctional facility, obstructing a law enforcement officer and lewd and lascivious behavior.
A Canada flag waves over the moon in Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Photographer: Bill Van Oosten, St. Catharines
Niagara this Week and the Niagara Region promote residents' photography skills and encourage amateurs to submit seasonal images of the people, places and scenes from around Niagara. Viewable photos and submission guidelines available at www.niagararegion.ca.
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ZAINKSA announces results of Extraordinary General meeting (TASI) Date: 16 Apr 2017 Mobile Telecommunications Company Saudi Arabia announced results of Extraordinary General meeting held on April 13, 2017. Shareholders approved to amend the Company Statute to conform to the new Corporate Law.
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Maverick presidential candidate Jaime Rodriguez was greeted with derision when he said Mexico should cut the hands off officials who steal.
But in a country wracked by vigilante movements and drug-gang violence, the proposal has quickly had a grisly echo.
The candidate known as "El Bronco" made the proposal in a presidential debate this week. The sign-language translation showing the interpreter making a slashing motion was widely shared on social media in Mexico.
Authorities in the southern state of Guerrero said late Monday a hacked-up body was found in the resort city of Acapulco next to hand-lettered signs, one of which referred to Rodriguez's proposal.
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It read: "El Bronco said, cut the hands off the scum that steals," and was signed "yours, the Grave Diggers."
Octopath Traveller's Nintendo Switch release date is just a few days away, which means the first reviews are starting to drop.
Octopath Traveller is a brand new role-playing game from the makers of Bravely Default.
"The Producers of Bravely Default at Square Enix bring us a new fantasy world brought to life through a mix of CG, pixel art, and visual wizardry that the developers have termed 'HD-2D'," reads a Nintendo Switch post.
"Begin your journey as one of eight protagonists, each with their own origin, talents, and goals.
"Where will your journey begin? Who will you team up with? And where will you go next? All these decisions and more are completely up to you, the player."
And there's great news for fans, because the first Octopath Traveller review is extremely positive.
In fact, Japanese publication Famitsu has given it a near-perfect 36/40. That's based on four scores of 9/10 for the upcoming role-playing game.
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LONDON (AP) — The leader of Britain’s House of Commons says the state opening of Parliament will take place on June 21.
The announcement by Andrea Leadsom suggests that Prime Minister Theresa May and the Northern Ireland-based Democratic Unionist Party have struck an agreement or are close to one.
May is holding talks Thursday with other Northern Ireland political parties amid warnings the expected DUP deal will undermine the peace process.
May needs the support of the DUP to govern, after a disastrous election result in which she lost her parliamentary majority.
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The opening was set to take place on Monday, but was delayed amid negotiations.
Firefighters from Dunedin Central attended the blaze in the back of the Waste Management truck in Graham St about 10am. Station officer Simon Smith said the driver noticed smoke coming from the body of the truck and attempted to put out the fire with a fire extinguisher before realising it was "a bit much'' and calling the Fire Service.
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Matt Rodman (right), coach of Center Grove High School, confers with Ethan Shepherd, as they look toward the 16th green during the IHSAA State Finals for golf, at Prairie View Golf Club, Carmel, Wednesday, June 14, 2017. Center Grove High School won the individual and the team title. Robert Scheer/IndyStar
"We have been inundated with calls concerning about a threat by Rotimi Amaechi to sue Chief Fani-Kayode for defamation over the 43 million USD issue. We are not any sleep over this matter. We have not received any court processes or letters from Ameachi but when we do so our lawyers will respond vigorously and appropiately. Thank you"-
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Van Khanh Luong, 45, was last seen leaving the hospital grounds at about 5:30 pm. Tuesday. He was wearing a red or orange hoodie, blue pants, and black shoes while carrying a handbag.
Snow and wintry weather are still wreaking havoc on travelers in Britain, with flights cancelled, roads sheathed in ice and rail travel disrupted.
With temperatures dropping overnight as low as minus 11.6 Celsius (11 degrees Fahrenheit), hundreds of schools were closed on Sunday.
Europe's largest airport, Heathrow, warned on Sunday that some flights would be cancelled as it cleared the backlog of flights delayed by Sunday's snowfall.Heathrow asked travelers to check with their airlines. In the world of interconnected air travel, any extended disruption quickly leaves planes and flight crews out of position, knocking them out of rotation for their next assignments.National Rail said poor weather conditions are affecting travel across and Wales. Trains on Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry, Great Western, and Virgin Trains will all also be affected.
It has been encouraging to see condemnation of the horrific attack in Charlottesville from across the ideological spectrum. Centrist leftists, libertarians, socialists and some conservatives have stood up and called this tragedy out for what it is: Domestic terrorism by white supremacists.
As we continue to speak out, please keep two things in mind. First, it is counterproductive to lump conservatives together. There is a world of difference between those standing up to these cowards and those that are not. The rest of us need to embrace conservatives like Gov. John Kasich and Sen. Rob Portman who have expressed their opposition to this violence and hate. Second, when the enemy is fascism, there is more than enough common ground on which the rest of us can unite. Perhaps we would do well to put aside our relatively minor disagreements until we can put an end to this insanity.
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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin, of Russia, celebrates his goal in front of fans during the second period in Game 2 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals against the Vegas Golden Knights Wednesday, May 30, 2018, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) (Photo: The Associated Press)
CLEVELAND — A prosecutor says a Cleveland man accused of fatally shooting a Salvation Army worker has been indicted on charges including aggravated murder and authorities are investigating to see whether the slaying and subsequent crimes were racially motivated.
Cuyahoga (ky-uh-HOH'-guh) County prosecutor Michael O'Malley says William Jones was indicted Monday. Court records don't show an attorney for Jones.
O'Malley says his office is consulting with federal prosecutors to determine if Jared Fier-Plesec's slaying and subsequent carjackings, assaults and the shooting of a woman in the leg by Jones qualify as hate crimes or civil rights violations. The prosecutor didn't identify the races of the people involved.
CHICAGO (AP) -- Eric Thames homered in his club record-tying fifth straight game and the streaking Milwaukee Brewers turned back the Chicago Cubs 6-3 on Monday night.
Milwaukee never trailed after Thames hit an opposite-field homer to snap a 3-3 tie in the third inning. Jeromy Burnitz became the first and last Brewers player to homer in five straight games in August, 1997.
Ryan Braun and Jeff Bandy also went deep for Milwaukee, the only team to hit as many as three homers in a game off Chicago starter John Lackey (1-2) last season. The victory was the Brewers' sixth in the last seven games.
The Cubs lost for a fourth straight time, their worst stretch since a five-game skid from July 5-9 last season.
Brewers starter Chase Anderson (2-0) pitched five innings of three-run, seven-hit ball to pick up the victory. He walked two batters and struck out five. Neftali Felix pitched a scoreless ninth for his fifth save in as many tries.
AK 47 found in Enterprise
AN AK-47 assault rifle and a quantity of ammunition were found by Central Division police during an anti-crime exercise in Enterprise on Thursday. Police said it is the second such weapon seized by police in the past week.
The exercise, led by acting Snr Supt Inraj Balram, supervised by ASP Richard Smith of the Central Division Special Crime Unit, and including members of the Organised Crime and Intelligence Unit, the Canine Unit and the Longdenville Police post, took place from 11 am-11 pm.
Acting on information, police went to Dass Trace, Enterprise, where after an extensive search they found the assault rifle and a magazine containing 77 rounds of .762mm ammunition.
No arrest was made.
Residents of a Warwick Township home thought the family pet was the cause of the rustling sounds they heard Saturday night.
They were wrong. Those noises were made by a burglar, Northern Lancaster County Regional Police said Monday.
The crime on Whitetail Path remains under investigation and is one of two home burglaries reported to the regional force this past weekend.
Police said more than $900 worth of property, including electronics, was stolen during the second break-in on Snavely Mill Road. They said the homeowner returned from vacation Saturday to find someone had pried open a door.
Anyone with information can call police at 717-733-0965.
T.I. on Roseanne Racist Tweet Fueled by Ambien?! GTFOH w/ Excuses!!!
T.I. says Roseanne Claiming Racist Tweet was Fueled by Ambien's No Excuse
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T.I. straight-up says you wouldn't let a crackhead use being on crack as an excuse for a robbery ... so there's no excusing Roseanne for firing off a racist tweet just because she was on Ambien.
We got the rapper leaving Craig's on Tuesday night in WeHo and had to ask him about "Roseanne" getting canned after the disgraced comedian said President Obama aide Valerie Jarrett was the spawn of the "muslim brotherhood & planet of the apes."
T.I.'s reacting to Roseanne pulling the I-Was-Ambien-Tweeting excuse can be summed up with 3 simple letters -- SMH. We also ask the rapper about Pusha T's album cover, his beef with Drake ﻿and what it means for hip-hop.
Tip's got strong feelings about that, too.
The Waterloo-Wellington Eating Disorders Coalition is bringing its “no dieting” message to downtown Guelph in honour of International No Diet Day on May 6.
For the ninth year in a row, downtown businesses will host signs from the coalition featuring slogans such as “Beauty comes in every size,” and “It’s not our bodies that need changing, it’s our attitudes.”
The signs are meant to challenge societal pressures to diet and encourage people to accept their bodies’ natural shapes and sizes.
“On International No Diet Day, we invite everyone to put aside any preoccupation with dieting and weight loss, to celebrate diversity of body shapes and sizes and to reject society’s narrow standards of beauty,” coalition member April Gates said in a news release.
A federal prosecutor says seven Oklahomans were involved in a bold but quick 2015 jewelry store robbery in Little Rock, including two men arrested Monday. U.S. Attorney Chris Thyer said Tuesday that 27-year-old Quinshod Shaw was arrested in Norman, Oklahoma, while 29-year-old Darris Denton was served with a warrant at a prison in Stringfield, Oklahoma.
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Charles A. Chapman
IOWA – Charles A. Chapman, 73, passed away in a local hospital on Friday, Feb. 10, 2017.
Visitation was held today, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. in Johnson and Brown Funeral Home, located at 505 Hwy. 90 East in Iowa.
Private burial followed in Lacassine Cemetery in Lacassine under the direction of Johnson and Brown Funeral Home.
Charles was born on May 7, 1943 in Jennings to the late Herbert and Eunice Chapman.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Chapman; his daughter, Lisa Juneau (Cass) of Jennings; his siblings, Don Chapman and Carol Dubuc; and one grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Words of comfort may be shared at www. johnsonandbrownfuneralhome.com or Facebook: Johnson & Brown Funeral Home
Watching a 15-year-old Iniesta in action in the Nike Cup, Guardiola turned to Xavi and said: "You will retire me, but this kid will retire us both."
Well, he's retired them all and will never be replaced.
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NEW YORK — The paint experts at Sherwin-Williams have chosen a deep sea-blue hue called Oceanside as their 2018 colour of the year.
The company described the pick Tuesday as evoking a wanderlust in an "opulent and mysterious" shade that serves as counterpart to a range of hues, from neon pink to desert taupe.
Sue Wadden, the company's director of colour marketing, says people today have a growing sense of adventure "and it is making its way into even the coziest corners of our homes."
She said there's a craving for "things that remind us of bright folklore, like mermaids and expeditions across continents."
The drink joins a lineup of cashew, almond, hazelnut, and walnut milk. Elmhurst 1925
Elmhurst, a plant-based milk company, is now selling Milked Peanuts in the flavor chocolate.
The milk has 31 peanuts per serving and is blended with Dutch cocoa and sweetener.
The Elmhurst product comes with eight grams of protein per cup and is available to purchase online.
Imagine the best peanut butter cup you've ever had. Then, picture the just-melted remains from a bowl of ice cream. Now, combine the two, and that's exactly what Elmhurst's Milked Peanuts Chocolate tastes like.
The new product from the famous once-dairy, now plant-based milk company joins an all-star lineup of cashew, almond, hazelnut and walnut milk. It has 31 peanuts per serving, blended with Dutch cocoa and a touch of sweetener for a finished product that boasts eight grams of protein — not to mention a silky taste that lends itself well to coffee, baked goods, cereal and more.
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With 5:18 left in the first Evgeny Kuznetsov takes a hit along the boards in the neutral zone from Brayden McNabb and immediately goes to one knee. Seemed to be favoring his arm or shoulder. Needless to say huge if he is unable to return to Caps lineup.
Lake Bomoseen Annual Picnic
The Lake Bomoseen Association (LBA) holds it annual picnic at the new Lodge at the former Edgewater Resort on Saturday, June 24, at 5 p.m. LBA members and friends of the lake are invited to attend. George Nostrand, Trip Westcott and friends are providing music. The new Taproom will prepare barbecue ribs and chicken with all the fixings. Non-alcoholic beverages will be provided, along with a cash bar; no coolers are allowed this year. A silent auction is being held to raise funds to protect, preserve and promote the lake. Bid on a football autographed by Tom Brady, a full home security system, golf packages, kayaks, a Hubbardton Forge floor lamp, gift certificates and much more. Tickets are limited and need to be purchased before June 19. Contacting John Hale at john@sudokuvt.com or 201-725-2429. The cost is $25 for adults and $10 for ages six to 12. Those under age five are free. Everyone should bring a chair. Tables are provided.
White (groin) was placed on injured reserve Monday, John McClain of the Houston Chronicle reports.
White injured his groin in training camp, though the exact nature of his problem isn't clear. He's likely stuck on injured reserve through the end of the 2017 campaign unless he agrees to an injury settlement with the Texans.
As for the evidence? The modules in the Mac variant of Xagent show a "number of similarities" to the components for Linux and Windows, Bitdefenders says. The malware's command-and-control addresses are also eerily similar to the ones APT28 uses for another malware tool, Komplex.
There's still a lot left to be uncovered. The security team only has the malware itself, not a full picture of how an attack works -- Komplex, which infects Macs through a hole in the notorious MacKeeper antivirus kit, is one possible vector. It's also unclear what other modules are available. Either way, this isn't exactly comforting for Mac users who may find themselves in Russia's crosshairs. It's possible to protect against Xagent (Bitdefender says its AV software will work, and others likely will too), thankfully. The concern is that Russia might have already used the malware, or that it may target people who are unaware of the threat.
Jim Cramer sits down with Clorox Chairman and CEO Benno Dorer, who talks strategy in the vitamins, minerals and supplements space.
April 10 Japan's Toyota Motor Corp said it had invested $1.33 billion in its Kentucky plant as part of the automaker's plan to invest $10 billion in the United States over the next five years.
The move comes amid U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to change trade rules to make them more favorable for American jobs, undermining some Japanese exporters' confidence in their manufacturing plans and likely sales in the United States. (Reporting by Sruthi Shankar in Bengaluru; Editing by Maju Samuel)
Charleroi surprised Anderlecht with goals from Baby and Christian Benavente after the break to keep the maximum, a real feat since the club sees its best players leave after each season. This time, coach Mazzu lost midfielder Damien Marcq (AA Gent) and defender Clinton Mata (KRC Genk) but this is not affecting the team apparently.
Anderlecht had a poor start to the season so far, scoring just once in three games, which leaves them with just one victory, one draw and a defeat. President Roger Vanden Stock had hoped for a better present for his 75th birthday.
In other action, KRC Genk whipped Antwerp FC 3-5 at the Bosuil, while a battling Standard were beaten by Sint-Truiden 1-0 in Limburg. Genk and Standard, two clubs with big ambitions, have 4 points now. From the traditional top-5 clubs, Club Brugge have 9 points, Anderlecht, Standard and RC Genk 4 and AA Gent just 1.
Sounds of the Mountains storytelling festival returns
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House says the United States “condemns the violence and repression propagated by the Government of Nicaragua.”
Spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders says in statement that the administration “joins the international community in calls for broad-based dialogue and support for the people of Nicaragua, who yearn for the political freedom of expression and true democratic reforms they so richly deserve.”
Nicaragua has been rocked by a week of protests in which over two dozen people have been killed. The protests were triggered by tax hikes and benefit cuts meant to shore up the ailing social security system.
On Sunday, President Daniel Ortega said the government would withdraw the pension changes. But he rejected demands to free detained protesters, withdraw the police and lift some censorship.
MILAN, April 24 (Reuters) - Telecom Italia (TIM) CEO Amos Genish was backed by nearly all shareholders present at a general meeting on Tuesday, just days before a showdown over board seats between the Italian phone group’s top two investors.
Genish was co-opted by the board last September following the resignation of his predecessor, but his appointment as board director had to be approved by shareholders for him to continue on the board and as CEO beyond the AGM. Genish’s appointment is valid until May 4 when a whole new board will be voted on.
Despite being a close ally of top shareholder Vivendi , Genish is well respected by all, including activist fund Elliot, given his track record as a telecoms veteran and dealmaker in Brazil. Nearly 98 percent of those present voted for Genish on Tuesday.
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The team at Muttley Racing continue to hammer away on their Jaguar E-Type project since our previous article. The car now finds itself covered in green paint and a 20B three-rotor engine built by Triple B Engineering is finished and ready for installation. The project will also include a custom fuel tank built by the talented people at Forge Motorsport.
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The in-car delivery option, available to Amazon Prime members, is an attempt by Amazon to overcome the hesitation that many feel about remotely opening their homes for couriers. It's integrated with Amazon's Key service, launched last year to enable customers to automatically open doors for delivery people. Although the service has been touted as a way to reduce package theft, security concerns may still be an issue, as 69% of Americans say they wouldn't want to use Amazon Key to let couriers into their home, according to a survey by InsuranceQuotes.com.
In light of all the incidents of well-known men who have lost their jobs because of groping, why are we not looking at our own president and other politicians, who just shrug it off?
Do these other organizations hold their employees to higher standards than we do our politicians? Tsk, tsk!
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Ayesha Curry announced on Instagram Friday that she and Steph Curry are expecting their third child.
'Curry Party of 5:' Ayesha and Steph Curry Expecting Baby Number Three
Ayesha Curry announced on Instagram Friday that she and Steph Curry are expecting their third child.
"Heyyyy how did this happen?! Curry party of 5. Feeling very blessed ... and very sick. Yippie!" she wrote, next to a picture of her posing in a T-shirt that read "preggers."
The couple currently have two daughters Riley and Ryan. Heyyyy how did this happen?!����‍♀️. Curry party of 5. Feeling very blessed... and very sick. Yippie! #curryfor3 ������ A post shared by Ayesha Curry (@ayeshacurry) on Feb 2, 2018 at 9:48am PST
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CORVALLIS -- Central wrestler David Negrete (220 pounds) won an individual title at the Mid-Willamette Conference District Wrestling Championships on Friday and Saturday.
The top four finishers in each weight class advanced to state.
Sam Crow (195) and Caleb Sedlacek (285) placed second. Noah Worthington (106) and Chris Polanco (160) finished third. AJ Morales (170) and Erik Vasquez (182) took fourth.
The Panthers finished fifth in the team standings.
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× Bridge repairs cause Illinois rush hour delays
East St. Louis IL (KTVI) – The Illinois Department of Transportation hopes to have lane restrictions lifted by 3 p.m. Wednesday on eastbound Interstate 70 in East St. Louis. The restrictions went into place Tuesday afternoon after IDOT workers noticed a bridge joint repair was needed at Mile Marker 1, just as the Stan Musial Veterans Memorial Bridge crosses over the Mississippi and into Illinois. The area is already heavily congested during evening rush hour, and the bridge joint repairs caused further delays Tuesday night. IDOT is warning motorists to avoid the area if possible and use alternate routes. IDOT spokesman Joe Monroe told Fox 2 News the department is hopeful to have the repairs finished Wednesday and alleviate the impact on Wednesday night traffic. The bridge opened in 2014.
MOSCOW, Feb 2 (Reuters) - The Russian central bank believes a cleanup of country’s banks is more than half complete, Governor Elvira Nabiullina said on Friday.
She also said that the central bank still saw problems in the banking sector and cases of unfair business practice. (Reporting by Andrey Ostroukh, Tatiana Voronova and Polina Nikolskaya, writing by Katya Golubkova, editing by Larry King)
× The John Williams Show Full Podcast 12.11.17: Roy Moore’s spokesperson, NFL, the Alabama State Senate vote
Tomorrow, Alabamans choose between Attorney Doug Jones and Judge Roy Moore to fill a senate seat. John catches up with NewsRadio710 Alabama Talk Show Host Uncle Henry, who tells him why it might still be hard for people to vote against Moore. Plus, Washington Post National Correspondent Phillip Bump explains why it’s a challenge to pin down a vote that properly represents Alabamans. Sam Panayotovich gives the weekly sports round-up. And, John presents you with a telling (or not) interview between Anderson Cooper and Roy Moore’s spokeswoman, Janet Porter.
April 18, 2017, 8:09 AM | The name Henrietta Lacks may not be well-known, but her impact on the medical community is long-lasting. Oprah Winfrey, Rose Byrne and Renée Elise Goldsberry join "CBS This Morning" to discuss their new HBO movie, "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks," and why Winfrey decided to take the role.
Kansas lawmakers are looking for hopeful hints from the state Supreme Court that they've increased education funding enough to satisfy the justices and head off any potential threat of a court order shuttering public schools.
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The Canyon Police Department is alerting the public to an email scam circulating the area.
Officials say the writer of the email tells the victim to pay 0.4 Bitcoins, or else they will be killed.
Official say the email is most likely sent from a foreign country.
If you receive this email, do not click on any links or respond in any way.
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Westbrook tallied 30 points (10-22 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 9-9 FT), seven assists, four rebounds and three steals in 36 minutes during Monday's 116-103 loss to Charlotte.
The Thunder suffered another devastating loss Monday, going down to the Charlotte Hornets. Westbrook led the team in scoring with 30 points but did not deliver his normal amount of other stats. After a couple of poor performances from the free-throw line, he recovered here, hitting 9-of-9 from the charity stripe. The Thunder will travel to Indiana to face former teammate Victor Oladipo and the Pacers on Wednesday, in what promises to be another tough matchup.
Jenelle Evans has her hands full these days.
With three children, a wedding in the works, a house in progress, an ongoing reality show and a custody battle, the 25-year-old always has something—or someone—to look after. Evans, who rose to fame as a teenage mom on 16 & Pregnant, welcomed her third child in January. Now, as the parent of sons Jace and Kaiser and daughter Ensley, she's running a full house.
"It's pretty hectic!" she told E! News exclusively. "I get a lot of help [from fiancé] David [Eason] though. Having a 3-year-old and a newborn at the same time is the hardest part."
In the last game of the 2017 season, Henderson County North battled a very good McKenzie team. McKenzie received the opening kickoff and drove the ball at will against HCN, scoring on a 20-yard pass play to take the early lead, 6-0. After the two-point conversion, McKenzie took an 8-0 lead. Henderson County North was able to answer, however, with a 53-yard touchdown run by…
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ELLENSBURG, WA - Kittitas County Sheriff's Deputies want to remind people to be careful when floating on the river.
Deputies and the Swift Water Rescue Team responded to the Yakima River just upstream from the Ringer Loop Boat Launch just before 11:30 Saturday morning.
Witnesses reported three women, 35-year-old Samantha J. Ruiz, 26-year-old Gabrielle M. Huff, and 29-year-old Lindsay Ellithorpe were clinging to a log in the water.
Rescue teams found the women and got them to the launch safely.
Deputies say there can be a lot of hazards between Irene Rienhart Park and the Ringer Loop Boat Launch.
Grooves are Zombie Zombie’s stock in trade. You could spend this album’s playing time analysing how this French combo – now on their third studio outing – draw from analogue cinema soundtracks, tribal psychedelia, krautrock and vintage 808s, or ponder the red herring of the title. Livity, the killer opener, takes its name from Rastafarian righteous living, but short of a few dubby echoes, reggae is the one genre Etienne Jaumet, “Cosmic” Neman and Dr Schonberg don’t audibly mine here. No track is shorter than six minutes; some jazz sax and handclaps set Looose apart from its surroundings, which are never anything other than engrossing.
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Ginny Movat chats about the state of the PC campaign and where it goes from here, and Philippe-Vincent Foisy of Radio-Canada joins Nick Gamache and host Éric Grenier to talk about Martine Ouellet's leadership referendum and the parliamentary press gallery dinner.
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President Donald Trump’s plans for a tougher strategy against Iran have triggered a new diplomatic push by European officials to urge U.S. lawmakers to preserve the international deal limiting the country’s efforts to develop nuclear weapons.
With Mr. Trump expected to decertify the nuclear deal next week, European diplomats have turned their focus toward Capitol Hill, where Congress would have two months to decide whether to reimpose sanctions on Iran or leave the 2015 nuclear agreement intact.
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CODY, Wyo. (AP) — Police have arrested a man they say wounded three people by firing live rounds instead of blanks during a Wyoming gunfighter show last summer.
The shooting happened at the height of tourist season in Cody, a city named for the wild West showman Buffalo Bill Cody.
Bullets struck one spectator in the legs and another in the chest as he held his 3-year-old daughter. The girl was wounded in the arm during the nightly Cody Gunfighters show July 29.
Police arrested 51-year-old Steve Winsor, of Cody, on Monday. He is charged with five misdemeanor counts of reckless endangerment. He remained jailed Tuesday on $7,500 bond. He had no attorney and couldn’t be reached for comment.
A police affidavit says Winsor told investigators live rounds got mixed up with his blanks.
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. - Authorities in Warren County, Kentucky said they’re searching for two missing teens and a baby.
Reports stated two foster children, identified as 17-year-old Amber Smith and 15-year-old Jasmine Davis, left a home in the 200 block of Countrywood Place in Bowling Green on foot sometime before 11 p.m. Friday.
Authorities said the two also allegedly took Davis’ child, one-year-old Mya Davis.
Deputies searched for the three in that area. It’s believed they may have been aided by an unknown person in a vehicle.
Anyone with information on their whereabouts has been urged to call the Warren County Sheriff’s Office at 270-842-1633.
PARIS, April 28 France’s Zodiac Aerospace on Friday reaffirmed plans to combine with engine maker Safran and said chief executive Olivier Zarrouati had agreed to stay on "for a while" after offering his resignation to the board.
The aircraft seats maker announced the CEO's decision as it posted a fiscal first-half current operating loss of 12 million euros, strongly impacted by its aircraft interiors business, and forecast a 200-220 million euro current operating profit for 2016/17 as a whole. (Reporting by Tim Hepher, Cyril Altmeyer, Editing by Andrew Callus)
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Police have launched an investigation into the alleged assault of children of Winter Land primary school who were travelling to perform at the 3rd annual community policing day. The children were stopped by yet to be identified men who demanded for money and a scuffle ensued leading to one person being injured. Police say they will get to the bottom of the matter and called upon the public to assist where necessary with information.
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* Intention to increase takeover offer for Hunter Hall International to $2.20 cash per share if it acquires 24% or more of Hunter Hall shares
* Revised offer is premium of 10%, or $0.20 cash per HHL share, to revised off-market takeover offer by Washington H. Soul Pattinson And Co Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Aug 13 (Reuters) - LAZURDE FOR JEWELRY CO
* SIGNS COMMERCIAL AGREEMENT WITH GLOBAL RETAILER OF DUTY FREE SHOPS AT KSA AIRPORTS, SAUDI FRENCH DUTY FREE OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT
* EXPECTS TO FULLY OPERATE IN FIVE INTERNATIONAL LOCATIONS PROVIDED AS PER DEAL BY END OF Q3 WITH TOTAL INVESTMENT 15 MILLION RIYALS
* EXPECTS FINANCIAL IMPACT TO START FROM Q4
* EXPECTS FINANCIAL IMPACT TO REPRESENT ADDITIONAL ANNUAL OPERATING REVENUE AT ABOUT 10 PERCENT OF TOTAL CO'S ANNUAL TOTAL OPERATING REVENUES Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Dodgers will pay tribute to one of baseball's most celebrated home runs by introducing a "Kirk Gibson seat" at Dodger Stadium.
The seat will be added in the right field pavilion at the spot where Gibson's game-ending homer landed during Game 1 of the 1988 World Series. The chair will be painted blue and feature Gibson's signature, the team announced Monday.
Tickets will cost $300 for a package that includes a companion seat, two commemorative T-shirts and food and drink. The Dodgers will donate $200 from each purchase to the Kirk Gibson Foundation to raise money and awareness for Parkinson's research.
"Kirk Gibson was part of one of the greatest moments in Dodger history, and we're thrilled to partner with Kirk to help him and his foundation raise funds and awareness in fighting Parkinson's disease," Chief Marketing Officer Lon Rosen said in a statement.
Lopez will start at catcher and bat eighth Monday against the Rays, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
With the Blue Jays' top three catchers -- Russell Martin (oblique), Miguel Montero (groin) and Luke Maile (knee) on the disabled list -- Lopez has emerged as the preferred option behind the plate. He'll draw his third straight start Monday, but look for him to settle into a backup role before long. Montero is expected to begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday and should be activated over the weekend.
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DECATUR, Ga. (AP) – All lanes of a major highway in metro Atlanta have reopened after a carpool lane of Interstate 20 buckled and broke apart.
Georgia Department of Transportation spokeswoman Natalie Dale says the lanes heading westbound reopened Tuesday morning, several miles southeast of downtown Atlanta. She said the buckled stretch of the interstate should be fixed by midday.
The 1-20 buckling Monday proved to be another headache for Atlanta-area motorists already struggling with the collapse of an overpass on a key north-south route March 30.
DeKalb County Police spokeswoman Shiera Campbell says concrete was being pumped under the highway when a rupture forced the material upward.
A man riding a motorcycle in the carpool lane hit the rising pavement at high speed and was sent airborne. He was hospitalized with multiple broken bones.
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) in the Volta Region has commissioned a 33KV switching station at Anloga to serve residents in the Keta District.
The new 33KV facility replaces a temporary 11KV mobile transformer, which had served the District since 2013, after a previous transformer at the primary substation was burnt.
Mr Joseph Forson, the Volta Regional General Manager of the Company, said the facility was to ensure reliable supply of electricity to customers and reduce outage periods significantly.
“This switching station is part of our grand plan to create a ring system across the Region, so that, instead of electricity being supplied from a single source, there will be an alternate source of supply, in case of a challenge,” he stated.
Mr Forson said Keta was currently getting supply from the Company’s Bulk Supply Point at Sogakope, but the new switching station made it possible to feed from Denu, should the Sogakope source develop a fault.
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* Says lower used car sales prices beneficial for sales, as cars will be more affordable for customers
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Following the decision of Federal Conference Committee Chair Andrew Wiseman to stand down, Geoff Payne has been elected as his successor.
Geoff is perhaps best known to many party activists as a long-standing member of the Federal Policy Committee (FPC) who produced regular email updates for members after each FPC meeting. (Fellow FPC members always had the challenge of exiting the room after an FPC meeting before Geoff’s FPC report could land in their email inboxes. Geoff frequently won the race.)
Following his election as FCC Chair, he is stepping down from FPC.
Best of luck with the new role, Geoff and thanks for all you did in the role previously Andrew.
At this point, we all know Sex and the City 3 is dead and that the film's leads are in a feud over it.
However, it appears there is some dispute over why exactly Kim Cattrall killed the highly anticipated flick. According to multiple sources, Cattrall's diva demands forced Warner Brothers to pull the plug on the project.
Related: Evan Handler Calls BS On Kim's Interview With Piers Morgan!
In fact, one insider told People:
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Bill Euille, former mayor of Alexandria, Virginia, talks with Rachel Maddow about his past encounters with the suspected gunman, killed by police after opening fire on a Republican congressional baseball practice.
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× Suspect injured in officer-involved shooting at Vincennes gas station
VINCENNES, Ind. – A suspect has been taken to a hospital following an officer-involved shooting in the parking lot of a southern Indiana gas station.
Police say the shooting occurred as they were trying to serve a felony warrant at a Vincennes Chuckles on Old Decker Road at approximately 8:57 p.m.
Officers say at least one officer fired a weapon and struck the 35-year-old male suspect.
Police say the Troopers involved in the shooting are okay. The suspect was taken to Vincennes’ Good Samaritan Hospital in unknown condition.
Troopers were in unmarked vehicles.
Knox: Officer involved shooting in the Chuckles parking lot on Old Decker Rd. Troopers are okay. Suspect was taken to Good Samaritan Hosp. pic.twitter.com/g29MMPq2OG — Sgt. Todd Ringle (@ISPEvansville) February 15, 2017
This story is developing and will be updated when more information becomes available.
The Crusaders have moved quickly to cover the departure of Pete Samu, signing Italian-based No.8 Whetu Douglas for the next two Super Rugby seasons.
Douglas will return to the team where he made a bright, if brief, impression last year.
The abrasive 27-year-old stood out in five starts at No.8 before departing for Italian club Treviso.
Crusaders coach Scott Robertson hopes to harness the athleticism of the former Maori All Blacks forward, whose raw potential he believes is still untapped.
Douglas effectively replaces Samu who will leave at the end of the current campaign after signing with the ACT Brumbies from next year.
Samu wasn't included in the Wallabies squad announced on Wednesday as New Zealand Rugby considers whether to grant him a temporary release from his Crusaders contract.
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Public sector bond supply this week is so far thin on the ground, despite conditions calming after fears of a conflict between the US and North Korea fell. The only supply on Monday came from a German issuer, despite some analysts pointing to a “mild risk-on tone” in eurozone debt markets.
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Say hello to Friday's Friend, Tia! She's a 3-year-old Terrier mix who is in need of a good home.
She and many other dogs will be up for adoption at the 5th annual Bark in the Dark on Saturday at Riverside Park. All proceeds from the event will benefit animals in need at Humane Society of West Michigan.
For more information on Rush or another animal, visit the Humane Society of West Michigan or call (616)-453-8900.
(NBC News) Attorney General Jeff Sessions says he will vigorously prosecute suspects like the man accused of the car attack in Charlottesville, Virginia to get justice for the victims.
“I think that we take this seriously, we go at it directly, morally, legally, politically, legitimately, in any way possible to reject this kind of ideology,” Sessions said.
Sessions is scheduled to update President Donald Trump on the investigation later Monday.
The attack sparked anti-hate protests across the country and condemnation across the board, but what the President Trump did not say stirred controversy.
Mr. Trump condemned “hatred, bigotry, and violence – on many sides, on many sides,” but did not specifically single out white supremacists.
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No One Ever Drowned in Roy Moore's Car
In 1990, when liberal journalists still had some sense of obligation to the truth, Michael Kelly wrote the following for GQ:
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WWE Raw headed down an exploratory road in the main event with The Ultimate Deletion, while the rest of the night was focused on hyping WrestleMania 34.
Bray Wyatt traveled to The Hardy Compound to take down Matt Hardy. Their clash was an artistically bizarre main event, one that saw creativity reign.
Elsewhere, Brock Lesnar assaulted a handcuffed Roman Reigns. Alexa Bliss got her WrestleMania opponent. And John Cena fired more shots in an effort to coax Undertaker into a match at The Show of Shows.
Dallas hosted a talk-heavy episode that saw a number of WrestleMania stories simmer.
What moments clicked? What segments did little in the electricity department? The following is a breakdown of Monday's show, from Lesnar's beatdown to the absurdity of The Ultimate Deletion.
The government’s “Thailand 4.0” initiative is diving into street food, with hi-tech “noses” and “tongues” used to certify cuisine standards.
The technology – predicted to make Thai street fare even more world-famous – will be on display next month at a National Food Institute “Street Food 4.0 Fair”.
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One lane will be closed starting Monday on the Kansas River bridge at Lecompton for the application of a multilayer polymer concrete overlay on the bridge deck. The work will be completed in mid-May, weather permitting.
During the work, the bridge’s open lane will be 11 feet wide and vehicles, including agricultural equipment, will be restricted to a width of 8 feet 5 inches. A temporary traffic signal will control alternating one-way traffic with delays of three to five minutes expected.
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WESTFIELD, Ind. – An Kokomo- based animal rescue group says a 2-month-old puppy was taken Saturday during an adoption event.
According to a viral Facebook post, “Cleo” was taken from PetSmart located in Greyhound Plaza of Westfield, just north of 146th St. on US 31.
They said a woman around 40, with blonde shoulder length hair wearing a long cream coat stole her during the event.
She is micro chipped and the group said they have filed a report with police.
PG Foils Ltd has informed BSE about Outcome of Board Meeting held on May 30, 2018.Source : BSE
Group Bhd shares fell to their lowest level in six months after India said it’s investigating Chief Executive Officer and other officials for allegedly paying bribes to influence local policy. The (CBI) said on Tuesday the budget airline’s executives bribed Indian officials through middlemen to sway government decisions on aviation, including obtaining a flying permit for the local unit and approvals to operate internationally.
AirAsia’s stock fell 7 per cent to 3.08 ringgit on Wednesday, the lowest closing price since November 28. It slid as much as 11 per cent earlier in the day in Kuala Lumpur. The probe poses uncertainties to AirAsia’s expansion plans. Fernandes has identified India as one of the main pillars of his pan-Asian dream as he seeks to capture a share of a market dominated by Gulf-based carriers and Air India. With the India unit, he’s planning more domestic flights, while international operations are on the cards early next year.
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Tammy Rivera Celebrates Release Of First EP ‘Fate’
Tammy Rivera dropped her new EP ‘Fate’ Monday and wasted no time getting to the celebrations… The beautiful and talented tv star was joined by her hubby Waka Flocka, executive producer Rico Love, daughter Charlie, mom-in-law Deb Antney and more.
Marlo Hampton was also in the building.
Tammy’s daughter Charlie turned all the way up
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It's been said that couples who can travel together, stay together. Maybe that's why JetBlue launched a new Valentine's Day-themed flash sale on Tuesday, promising two days of crazy-cheap flights.
From now through Wednesday at midnight, the ever-beloved airline is offering dozens of discounted fares for one-way flights to domestic and international destinations from major US cities -- some for as little as $44, although many other deals are in the $59 to $115 range. JetBlue's official flash sale site lists all the low fares (which you can easily sort by price), including highlights like Washington DC to NYC for $44, Chicago to Fort Lauderdale for $59, and NYC to Orlando for $94. There's even flights from NYC to Nassau, Bahamas for $115.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – Detectives are searching for a man reportedly last seen physically assaulting his girlfriend, who also can’t be found, and pointing a pistol at her head.
Metro police say Thomas Moses, 23, was last seen outside his house on Foster Avenue around 5:15 a.m. when the alleged assault happened.
According to a press release, authorities say they were notified after 7:30 a.m., and efforts to find both Moses and his girlfriend, identified as Brittany Jenkins, have proven unsuccessful.
Detectives say they determined they were dropped by a third party in the area of Wimpole Drive and Currey Road in South Nashville
Arrest warrants charging Moses with two counts of felony aggravated assault were issued this afternoon.
Anyone seeing Moses and/or Brittany Jenkins is asked to immediately contact the Emergency Communications Center at 615-862-8600 or Crime Stoppers at 615-742-7463.
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Twenty people were arrested Wednesday in a multi-agency drug-enforcement sweep in the Santa Maria Valley, according to the Santa Maria Police Department.
Santa Maria officers worked with the Santa Barbara Regional Narcotic Enforcement Team, the county Sheriff’s and Probation departments, and the FBI to conduct “street enforcement saturation sweeps” targeting narcotics offenders, said police Sgt. Jack Dunn.
“Subjects arrested were charged with possession of controlled substances, under the influence of controlled substances, and probation/parole violations,” Dunn said.
The sweep was aimed at reducing the number of narcotics-related crimes in the city, Dunn said.
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Michaela Morris tastes eight vintages of this classic Amarone, stretching back to 1995, and finds a few surprises along the way.
I have tasted many vintages of Tommasi’s Amarone Classico, on countless occasions, yet this was my first opportunity to compare vintages side by side.
During the frenzy of Vinitaly in April, I escaped to the family’s nearby spa hotel, Villa Quaranta, where I sat down to a civilised vertical of this wine going back to 1995.
Leading the tasting was Giancarlo Tommasi, who officially took the reins as oenologist in 2000 after hanging out in the cellar with his Uncle Ezio since his childhood.
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A smart speaker with Microsoft’s (NASDAQ:MSFT) Cortana voice assistant could hit stores soon with some details revealed in an accidental Microsoft Store listing.
Manufacturer Harman Kardon announced the speaker earlier this year but didn’t provide many details.
The since-deleted Microsoft Store listing put the Harman Kardon Invoke at $199 but provided no release date.
The Invoke price puts it above Amazon’s Echo Plus ($149) and the base model Google Home ($129). The price matches the Alexa-powered Sonos One speaker now in pre-orders.
Previously: Sonos launches Amazon Alexa-enabled smart speaker (Oct. 4)
Tim McGraw and Faith Hill have announced plans for their joint album together. The project will feature a lead-off single titled “The Rest of Our Life” and the pair broke the news in various social media posts this week. “Our first album together is going to be here Nov. 17!” Hill, 50, tweeted. “New single & video for ‘The Rest of Our Life is out today.” McGraw also hit Twitter about the new album writing: “Excited to announce our new album and new single . . . Thanx for being a part of our journey.” It’s just the most recent collaboration for the pair, who also recently worked on the track “Keep Your Eyes on Me,” for the film The Shack. Copyright(c) 2017 RTTNews.com. All Rights ReservedLess «
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Azul SA:
* Azul reports record second quarter results
* Q2 revenue BRL 1.7 billion
* Qtrly ‍net loss per ADS R$0.30​
* Qtrly ‍net loss per pn share R$0.10​
* Qtrly ‍load factor of 80.9%, 1.9 percentage points higher than in 2Q16​
* Azul sa qtrly total revenue per ask (RASK) & passenger revenue per ask (PRASK) up by 1.2% & 1.7% YOY totaling 28.93 cents & 24.92 cents respectively Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
A three-year-old boy has died after he was knocked down by a tractor on a farm in Fife.
The incident happened at about 5.10pm on Tuesday in the village of Crossgates.
The boy died at the scene and police are investigating the circumstances.
A Police Scotland spokesman said: "Police in Fife are investigating after a child was killed during a collision on a farm in Fife.
"The incident happened around 5.10pm on Tuesday February 14 at a property in Crossgates.
"A three-year-old boy sustained fatal injuries after he was involved in a collision with a farm vehicle and was pronounced dead at the scene.
"Inquiries into the full circumstances surrounding this matter are continuing."
Everyday, Don Swift sat in his spot, 40 yards southwest of the end of the Topaz jetty waiting for the next set wave. He had been out there for as long as I could remember, at least 30 years.
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The Guyana Police Force (GPF) has issued a wanted bulletin for 34-year-old Floyd Andrew Primo in connection with obtaining money by false pretense from Leslie Glen which reportedly occurred sometime between November 1 to 30, 2017.
Primo’s Last Known Address is lot 80 D’Urban Street, Lodge Georgetown.
According to the police, persons with information that may lead to the arrest of Floyd Andrew Primo are asked to contact them on telephone numbers 226-2870, 229-2655, 229-2289, 227-1149, 226-7065, 911 or the nearest police station.
All information, they say, will be treated with the strictest confidence.
A skydiver whose parachute malfunctioned spent four hours stuck high up in a tree before rescuers could get him down, police said.
Dunstable police and firefighters responded to a 911 call for the skydiver around 7:15 p.m. Sunday. They found the skydiver stuck about 60 to 80 feet up in a tree near 223 River St., police wrote in a statement.
The skydiver was able to speak with rescuers while he was still stuck in the tree, police said.
The Northeast Massachusetts Technical Rescue Team helped at the scene. The skydiver was finally back on the ground at 10:45 p.m.
The skydiver refused medical attention, police said.
"We are glad that this gentleman was able to be brought safely to the ground without injury," Dunstable Police Chief James Dow said. "This would not have been possible without the support of multiple agencies."
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* Allianz's Mohamed El-Erian tells CNBC on Fed rate increases in 2017: 'I think in total you get three, we may get one more than that' (Reporting by Sam Forgione)
The dips in the New Zealand dollar could be a good buying opportunity, and investors should look at trading long on kiwi-yen and short on euro-kiwi, says Todd Elmer of Citi.
Las Vegas police are investigating a critical injury crash involving a pedestrian Sunday evening near Charleston Boulevard and Eastern Avenue.
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Las Vegas police are investigating a critical injury crash involving a pedestrian in the central valley.
A 57-year-old man crossing Charleston Boulevard outside a marked crosswalk near Crestwood Avenue was struck by a passing pickup truck at about 8:40 p.m. Sunday, according to the Metropolitan Police Department.
The driver remained at the scene, and the man was taken to the University Medical Center with life-threatening injuries, police said. Due to the extent of the man’s injuries, Metro’s fatal crash detail is investigating.
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SAN JOSE — Sharks defenseman Marc-Edouard Vlasic was placed on injured reserve Monday and will miss at least the next two games. The Sharks recalled Mirco Mueller to take Vlasic’s spot on the 23-man roster.
Per NHL rules, Vlasic, injured in Friday’s game against the Philadelphia Flyers, is ineligible to compete for a minimum of seven days, retroactive to Dec. 31. So Vlasic will miss home games against the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday and the Minnesota Wild on Thursday, but be eligible to return Saturday when the Sharks host Detroit to close out their three-game homestand.
The Sharks were also missing David Schlemko from Monday’s practice for yet unknown reasons. Schlemko played alongside Justin Braun in Saturday’s 3-2 loss to the Kings.
In Monday’s practice, Braun was playing alongside Brenden Dillon and Mueller was paired with Dylan DeMelo.
February Knowledge Café speaker announced
GSSM Foundation’s Innovation Center is pleased to announce that Xiaofeng Wang, PhD, will deliver the February talk in the Knowledge Café Speaker Series, 6 p.m., February 15 at Startsville, 145 W Carolina Ave, Hartsville, SC.
Wang is an assistant professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at the University of South Carolina. His talk will center on how drones can contribute to a smart home and a better quality of life, especially among the elderly.
For more information about the Knowledge Café speaker series visit http://www.startsville.com/ or contact Kathryn de Ridder-Vignone, Director of Startsville, at director@startsville.com.
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TOO many chefs spoil the broth, but two teachers can certainly work.
Oxley Primary School’s prep class has this year been taught by recent graduate Lauren Peters and experienced staff member Julie Batey.
They were led to teaching careers by their love of working with kids, being able to help and make a difference to the students and their learning.
The pair agrees having an extra set of eyes in the room has made it easier to ensure all students are heard every day.
“The children love learning, they have their learning goals on their tables and they focus on those,” Julie said.
“We’re flexible because of our staffing arrangement that I can leave the room in the afternoon and give some extra help to students who might need extra assistance.”
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Rich The Kid Lil Uzi Vert Is a 'Dead Friend'
Rich The Kid Sticks To Rappin' About 'Dead Friend' Lil Uzi Vert
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Rich the Kid made it pretty clear there's no hope for reconciliation when it comes to his beef with Lil Uzi Vert and all you have to do is listen to the lyrics of his new diss song, "Dead Friends."
We got Rich the Kid out in NYC Monday and asked him about the beef. RTK dodged our question about the feud in favor of rapping the lyrics from his new track and that's telling, especially if you've seen the video.
If you haven't ... RTK puts out a hit, murders and buries what everyone believes is a Lil Uzi look-alike six feet under.
If there was any doubt the guy in the video was supposed to be Lil Uzi, RTK seems to clear that one up.
CHICAGO, March 30 Illinois' already low credit rating could be downgraded if the state does not end its record-breaking 21-month budget impasse over the next two months, Moody's Investors Service said on Thursday.
The credit rating agency said the state is at a "critical juncture," and that failure to reach a budget consensus by the May 31 end of the current legislative session would "signal deepening political paralysis, heightening the risk of creditor-adverse actions."
(Reporting By Karen Pierog; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday urged the nation, especially the youth, to adopt the digital platform for their money transactions.
"World`s largest population of youth is in India... This is the age of Information Technology. So we should move ahead in the direction of digital transactions," Modi said addressing the nation on the occasion of the 70th Independence Day.
Appleton station WAPL is marking 40 years on the air this year and recently shared some history from the station’s founding.
The station recently shared the audio from a found a record that contains a recording of the announcement of the purchase of the station.
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Coach Mike Babcock says the Toronto Maple Leafs need to play “way better” than in their season opener when they face the New York Rangers on Saturday. Winger Patrick Marleau says he is excited for his first home opener as a Leaf.
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Edmonton Police said the Homicide Section was investigating after a woman, who was injured in a home in the city’s northeast, succumbed to her injuries in hospital.
Police said officers were called to the area of 78 Street and 143 Avenue just before 2 p.m. Monday on a weapons complaint.
Officers arrived to find a 25-year-old woman injured. Paramedics transported the woman to hospital, where she died.
EPS said homicide detectives have taken over the investigation – and an autopsy has been scheduled for Wednesday.
Police said its believed a second location, in the area of 143 Avenue and 82 Street, could also be connected to the incident, and is also under investigation. No arrests have been made.
Facebook is in the news this week, for handing over 3,000 Russian-linked ads to congressional investigators. Unlike ads for politicians or causes that appear in print, TV or on the radio, Facebook ads are not fact checked, and it's often not clear who paid for them. A new tool from news organization ProPublica aims to make this information more transparent. For more, Lizzie O'Leary spoke with ProPublica senior reporter, Julia Angwin.
YEREVAN, JULY 4, ARMENPRESS. A national attorney from Armenia will be dispatched to the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) with the purpose of decreasing the workload of examinations of cases relating to Armenia, justice minister Artak Zeynalyan said on Facebook.
The minister said a committee will be formed for organizing the selection of candidates.
He said that a public tender will be announced to select nominees.
Top three qualified candidates who will pass the tender will be presented to the Council of Europe for selection.
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The MidMichigan Medical Center of Alpena has been recognized once again for its excellence.
The Medical Center has made the Becker’s Hospital Review 2017 list of 100 Great Community Hospitals. According to the review, the rewarded hospitals are recognized for quality, patient satisfaction, and overall excellence.
The hospitals honored play a key role in their communities as the centerpiece for healthcare. President of the Medical Center, Karmon Bjella says, “It’s an honor to see that our dedication to promoting good health has been recognized by a respected organization such as Becker’s hospital review”.
The review selected hospitals for inclusion based on analysis of key awards, rankings, and certifications, in addition to the hospital’s reputation for leadership and innovation.
Authorities say Jennair Gerardot and Meredith Chapman were found shot to death in a Pennsylvania home. ABC 6
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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has his new contract. However, he doesn’t have the free use of a private plane for life.
Contrary to the much-ballyhooed claim from ESPN that Goodell wanted free private jet service until he goes wheels up (or down) for the last time, Goodell wanted only the ability to use the NFL’s private jet service, with reimbursement to the league. And that’s apparently what he got.
Appearing Monday on CNBC, Goodell was asked about the “plane for life.”
“Anything I’ll have as far as access to an airplane I pay for,” Goodell said.
So there’s the answer. No free plane for life.
Which is good, since compensation of up to $200 million (to go along with the $200 million he’s already gotten) would allow him to buy his own fleet of them.
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CAIRO, Dec 11 (Reuters) - The average yield on Egypt’s three-year and seven-year treasury bonds fell at an auction on Monday, central bank data showed.
The average yield on three-year bonds was 16.094 percent, compared with 16.286 percent at the last auction on Nov. 27. The average seven-year bond yield fell to 16.114 percent from 16.192 percent.
Appetite for Egypt’s domestic debt has risen since November 2016, when the central bank floated the pound currency. Since then Egypt has raised key interest rates by 700 basis points. (Reporting by Arwa Gaballa; Editing by David Goodman)
Follow live coverage as Exeter City make the trip to Luton Town.
The Hatters sit top of the League Two table but, with City having two games in hand on them and sitting nine points behind, this afternoon's game is an important one.
City go into the game on the back of a three-game winning run in the league, having beaten fellow promotion candidates Coventry City and Notts County before overcoming Forest Green Rovers 2-0 on Wednesday evening.
There has been a short turnaround before this trip to Kenilworth Road and Grecians boss Paul Tisdale has said he will run the rule over some of his players' fitness before the trip, with Ryan Harley being taken off at half-time on Wednesday night as a precaution.
To get involved in our coverage, tweet reporter David Byrom at @DB1993 or email him at david.byrom@devonlive.com.
BILLINGS – Montana authorities are investigating the death of a woman whose body was found along the Yellowstone River in Billings as a possible homicide.
Yellowstone County Sheriff Mike Linder on Tuesday identified the victim as 42-year-old Harriet P. Wilson of Billings.
Her body was found floating in a side-channel of the river on Sunday afternoon by a man walking in Two Moon Park.
Although there were no obvious signs of foul play, Linder says Wilson’s death is considered suspicious and will be investigated for the time being as a homicide.
An autopsy was performed but no details on the cause of death were released.
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The Saline Courier is once again featuring a number of back-to-school pictures of Saline County students.
In a social media blast Saturday and Sunday, the Courier team requested photos from parents and has received more than 100 thus far. Deadline to submit a picture is Wednesday.
Thirty-one photos published in Monday's paper and about 30 more are planned for Tuesday. Do not be alarmed if you do not see your child's photo in one of these issues and know that all of the submissions will be published.
The Courier plans to have photos in every paper during the week of Aug. 14, making sure that all photos are printed.
For extra copies, please visit the newspaper's office at 321 N. Market St. in Downtown Benton.
COLUMBUS — In a 4-3 decision today, the Ohio Supreme Court rejected an appeal by officials with two organizations to put charter amendments on Youngstown’s Nov. 7 ballot.
One proposal would have sought to ban fracking and fracking-related activities – city voters have rejected similar ballot initiatives six previous times – and the other would have changed how elections are conducted in the city, including restricting who can give campaign contributions.
Supporters filed writs of mandamus on Sept. 7, the day after the Mahoning County Board of Elections rejected putting the amendments on the ballot, with the state Supreme Court.
Natural Bridge Hoedown
The famous Natural Bridge Hoedowns have been a popular tradition at Natural Bridge for over 45 years! Natural Bridge State Resort Park and square dance caller, Jane Bolin, invite you on Saturdays from May through mid-October to Hoedown Island for some easy to learn Appalachian square dancing, line dancing, two-stepping, polka’s, waltzes and other couple and individual dances. The warm-up dance starts at 6:30 pm and the regular dance program begins at 7:30 pm. Admission is $3.00/person (ages 12 & under are free). As an outdoor event, there is the possibility of cancellation if inclement weather is forecast or occurs.
Sep 30, 2017 / 6:30 P.M. - 10:00 P.M.
Oct 07, 2017 / 6:30 P.M. - 10:00 P.M.
Oct 14, 2017 / 6:30 P.M. - 10:00 P.M.
Oct 21, 2017 / 6:30 P.M. - 10:00 P.M.
For more information call (606) 663-2214 or visit parks.ky.gov/
HAECO recently announced it would do the first C check on a Finnair Airbus A350 in the fourth quarter of 2017. Jari Huhtinen, head of technical operations at Finnair, says he has a contract in place with HAECO to have C checks done on seven 7 A350s between October 2017 and October 2018.... More
“We need to gain the trust of wrestling fans all over the world, of wrestlers, of other promotions. There has been so much going on with us, we need to have our own house in order, consistently put on a good product, consistently treat our performers with respect and as the partners they are, and consistently be friendly and co-operative with other promotions. As we do that, the course will be chartered. We’re not saying ‘we’re taking over January 1 and in three months we will be rocking and rolling’. We’re putting together a six-month, 12-month, 18-month and 36-month plan. When you’re building a sports team, you don’t come out of the gate on day one with the team you’ll have a season or two later. We are going to evaluate and make changes, but try to put out a consistent, compelling and entertaining product. We will make some mistakes along the way and when we do, we will evaluate and adjust to them.”
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More than 130 marketing and technology leaders joined ​CMO and CIO magazines and ADMA for the 2018 Executive Connections breakfast event in Sydney to discuss the shift from digital to customer-led transformation. here are pictorial highlights from the session.
Coburn (lower body) will travel with the team on its upcoming four-game road trip and is hoping to play at some point in the second half of the trip, Bryan Burns of the Lightning's official site reports.
The veteran blueliner is yet to play in the month of December, having already missed four games. However, the fact that Coburn is traveling with the team and has been given a chance to play at some point within the next week will be music to the ears of fantasy owners who benefited from Coburn's surprising production -- seven points in 25 games -- earlier in the season. Keep an eye out for updates as the trip progresses.
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Canadian aerospace giant Bombardier is facing almost 300 per cent in duties on exports of its C Series jets to the U.S. after a new anti-dumping duty was announced on Friday. Here’s a look at the trade spat involving U.S. company Boeing.
Global summits need to be disrupted. Let’s stage an Anti-Summit. That’s the thinking as Craig Hatkoff — co-founder of the Tribeca Film Festival — launches a two-day lovefest for innovation,...
Should your toddler receive a jury-duty summons in the mail, or debt collectors start calling for your tween, don't be so quick to dismiss those interactions as a quirk of mistaken identity.
More than 1 million children — or 1.48 percent of minors — were victims of identity theft or fraud in 2017, according to a new report from Javelin Strategy & Research. Two-thirds of those affected were age 7 or younger.
"As adults, we're hypersensitive right now to the idea that our identities are at risk and our personal information is out there," said Al Pascual, senior vice president of research and the head of fraud and security at Javelin. "We've Jedi mind-tricked ourselves into thinking this is an adult problem."
Father’s Day of Sports for Durban Park Sunday
The South Turkeyen Sports Committee and Bannas Foundation will host a Father’s Day of Sports on Sunday beginning at 10:00am at Durban Park featuring a six-over Tapeball cricket competition for teams from the area and a five-a-side small goal football competition and penalty shootout.
According to a press release, some of the teams invited to participate include Lodge, North Sophia, Sophia ‘B’, ‘C’ and ‘D’ Fields, Vryheid’s Lust, Meadow Bank and others with $6,000 for the registration of teams.
The release said that food and drinks will be on sale, while P&P Insurance Brokers, National Sports Commission, Tent City, Trophy Stall, Bourda Market and Mr. Zaman Alli donated the trophies. Johnny ‘Overseas’ Barnwell and Kevin Walcott are the organisers.
About South Montgomeryshire Community Car Scheme
South Montgomeryshire Volunteer Bureau run a Community Car Scheme providing transport for hospital and other healthcare appointments, shopping or social activities. Volunteers using their own cars can take a person and their carer/friend from their home to the destination and back again.
OAU Sex-for-marks scandal: What victim told panel – Counsel
Monica Osagie had released a recorded telephone conversation in which the lecturer identified as Richard Akindele demanded five rounds of sex to enhance her marks
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Apple shares on Friday continued their two-week slide, closing at $160.50 — down more than 10 percent from their recent high.
That puts shares of the tech giant clearly in a correction.
Amid a broad market sell-off, Apple shares closed Friday down 4.3 percent — one day after posting strong quarterly results.
Investors, however, are growing concerned over demand for the company’s uber-important iPhone.
Apple, led by CEO Tim Cook, revealed it had missed sales targets for its smartphone and delivered disappointing revenue projections — forecasting $60 billion to $62 billion for the current quarter, below Wall Street’s estimate of $65.73 billion.
A silver lining, though, is research firm IDC said Friday that Apple overtook archrival Samsung in the fourth quarter as the largest smartphone seller in the world, with a 19.2 percent market share to Samsung’s 18.4 percent.
YORK, YORK COUNTY, Pa.– Buying a home can be a daunting task.
Of course, there is financial pressure that comes with making one of the biggest purchases of your life.
Here to offer more information on the best time, way, and fit for buying a home is Amey Sgrignoli, the President & CEO of Belco Community Credit Union.
For more information or financial tips and advice, you can visit the Pennsylvania’s Credit Union site here.
Germany said Feb. 13 that a summit with Israel planned for later this year had been delayed, with Israeli media reporting it was due to the Jewish state's controversial new settlements law. Israel passed a new law last week that legalizes dozens of Jewish outposts and thousands of settler homes built on private Palestinian land in the occupied West Bank.
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Police are searching for Hailey Barker, 18, after her mother was stabbed at a home in Fort Garry Monday.
Officials said they were called to the house at 13 Beaumont Bay around noon May 28 where they found Christine Lynette Barker, 36, suffering from stab wounds. She was rushed to hospital but later died.
RELATED: Winnipeg man dead after West End stabbing
The daughter, Hailey Barker, is wanted for second degree murder. Homicide investigators have issued a Canada-wide warrant for her arrest.
She is described as 5’6″, 135 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.
Anyone with information about Barker’s location is asked to call 911.
Anyone with additional information is asked to contact the homicide unit at 204-986-6508, or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).
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Police say a Chevrolet Silverado (not the one pictured) hit a cab driver in Falmouth, Massachusetts. DAVID ZALUBOWSKI AP
SEOUL, March 29 Daily net trading in shares on South Korea's main stock exchange by three major categories of investors as of 0720 GMT, in billions of South Korean won (a negative figure indicates net selling): FOREIGNERS INSTITUTIONS RETAIL March 29 -53.5 -33.5 36.3 ^March 28 20.7 -81.8 1.9 March 27 36.4 -104.7 16.7 March 24 -89.1 220.7 -186.8 March 23 52.6 18.2 -128.4 March 22 -96.2 -116.9 181.3 March 21 362.7 -189.9 -234.8 March 20 -84.8 -51.7 85.0 March 17 251.2 -210.4 -93.5 March 16 279.8 -89.3 -237.4 March 15 128.9 -268.8 84.7 March 14 405.7 -406.5 -50.1 March 13 454.6 -216.1 -282.4 March 10 160.1 -278.0 56.9 March 9 444.8 -617.5 110.5 Month to date 3,400.1 -3,532.4 -954.5 Year to date 5,345.6 -4,818.7 -2,641.3 ^ March 28 figures revised. ($1 = 1,114.2500 won) (Reporting by Jeongeun Lee)
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP)  The biggest newspapers in Connecticut and Rhode Island are feuding over which state is worse.
The Hartford Courant in Connecticut wrote a scathing editorial after The Providence Journal in Rhode Island published an editorial calling its New England neighbor struggling, and blasting its business climate as enormously difficult.
The Journal's Jan. 24 piece ends by calling on Rhode Island Democratic Gov. Gina Raimondo to try and attract jobs from Connecticut to Rhode Island, calling it "certainly less risky" than Connecticut.
In a Friday editorial headlined "Why, Rhode Island, Why?" the Courant responded by detailing a long list of its neighbor's woes. Those included pension problems, economic issues and "a legacy of corruption that not even Connecticut can match."
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It closes by encouraging the states to work together.
CLOSE The Phoenix Mercury unveiled a sneak peek of its new Nike uniforms dubbed the 'Icon Edition', which will debut when the 2018 season starts in May. azcentral sports
Mercury fans are ready for the start of the 2018 WNBA season. (Photo: Michael Chow/azcentral sports)
The Mercury announced their 2018 local television broadcast schedule, which includes a change in the play-by-play duties.
Kevin Ray, who is the TV play-by-play voice of the Suns, steps away after 20 years working for the Mercury.
He will be replaced by longtime Suns and Mercury host Tom Leander, with Ann Meyers Drysdale returning as analyst.
RELATED: Mercury WNBA draft recap
Eight regular-season games will air on Fox Sports Arizona or Fox Sports Arizona Plus, with two nationally televised games on ESPN2.
The Mercury's 2018 schedule (Photo: Mercury)
The team’s remaining 11 home games will air via WNBA League Pass, the WNBA’s exclusive streaming service available on WNBA.com and PhoenixMercury.com.
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David has been playing around the Kentucky area for over a decade. He loves diving into the soul of a song and seeing where that feeling allows the song to travel. His list includes, but is not limited to Stevie Wonder, Eric Clapton, Lauryn Hill, Radiohead, Oasis, Bill Withers, Musiq Soulchild, Chuck Berry, Erykah Badu, Otis Redding and more. David also loves to write catchy and simple songs from the heart.
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The Buffalo Bills made a series of shocking trades Friday and one of the core elements of those deals is already injured.
Newly acquired wide receiver Jordan Matthews is “week-to-week” after suffering a chip fracture in his sternum in practice Sunday.
The receiver suffered the injury in practice when he went up for a contested ball and came down hard, according to Bills general manager Brandon Beane.
Matthews was traded from the Philadelphia Eagles to the Bills in exchange for cornerback Ronald Darby. In a lateral move, the Bills also traded away top receiver Sammy Watkins Jr. to the Los Angeles Rams for cornerback E.J. Gaines. The Bills also acquired draft picks in both trades.
Matthews had 78 receptions for 804 yards and three touchdowns last year.
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Sheffield's Toys R Us store will close today as the chain's remaining UK outlets close for good.
The Meadowhall Retail Park branch is one of the 13 UK stores still trading - but by the end of today, all the remaining UK branches will have closed, wiping the brand off the British retail scene forever.
The firm entered administration in February and more than 2,000 employees are losing their jobs.
Simon Thomas, Joint Administrator and Partner at administrators Moorfields, said: “We are grateful for the hard work of everybody at Toys “R” Us’ during this extremely difficult and challenging time.
"We are working closely with the 2,000 employees affected by the closures to ensure they receive the support they need for redundancy and other compensatory payments.
Warriors deny they’ve made decision on White House visit
Fake news alert: unverified sources have been reporting since Tuesday night’s big win that the Golden State Warriors have unanimously decided to decline an invite to the White House. but. The organization says that is simply not true.
It all started with a tweet from CNBC’s Josh Brown, that has since been deleted. Several media outlets, including NBC Sports and New York Daily News, picked up the story. Nancy Pelosi even gave the team a special shoutout for their apparent boycott.
The reigning champs addressed the speculation, saying they “will make those decisions when and if necessary.”
Goa Government informed the High Court today that it needs three weeks’ time to review and finalise the draft tender policy for Digital Meters to be fitted for tourist taxis which is prepared by Goa Electronics Limited(GEL).
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Apple is cooperating with U.S. government inquiries into its secret slowdown of older iPhones, further complicating its efforts to move past an issue that irked customers whose devices bogged down.
The company acknowledged the probes after both The Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg had reported the U.S. Justice Department and Securities and Exchange Commission were investigating how investors have been affected by Apple's handling of the situation.
A software update released in 2016 began to slow down older iPhones when their batteries weakened to prevent them from abruptly turning off, but Apple didn't fully disclose what it was doing until December.
Apple has since apologized for not being more forthcoming and is replacing batteries on older iPhones for $29, a $50 discount.
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Re: Canada puffs out its war chest, June 8
Canada puffs out its war chest, June 8
Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan has announced that the federal government will spend $63 billion on defence over the next 20 years.
To begin with, Justin Trudeau’s Liberal government has no mandate to allocate such an extraordinary sum towards war-making instruments. And it is unconscionable that we are following the doctrine of (U.S. President Donald Trump) a misogynist bigot who makes false statements by the hour. As Canadians, we are better than this.
There is no justification for purchasing jet fighters that have no other role other than in direct combat with an enemy; an enemy that today battles with IEDs, box cutters and suicide vests. Moreover this is not an investment as it might be characterized by others, this money goes toward nothing constructive at all and represents no significant return at all.
The Mohave County Sheriff's Office said they are searching for a boating passenger who was reported missing after a crash on Lake Havasu Saturday.
The Mohave County Sheriff's Office said they are searching for a boating passenger who was reported missing after a crash on Lake Havasu Saturday.
He also allegedly kept her from breathing until she turned blue. ..
He also allegedly kept her from breathing until she turned blue. ..
A 10-year-old boy has died after being found beaten, burned and bound in Chino Valley Thursday, according to Chino Valley police.
A 10-year-old boy has died after being found beaten, burned and bound in Chino Valley Thursday, according to Chino Valley police.
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Kennedy recorded the album this year with producer and longtime Alter Bridge associate Michael "Elvis" Baskette. Directed by Dan Sturgess, the new music video follows "a reflective Kennedy as he travels through the memory of the loss of his father in 1974 - the year of the tiger."
"It basically tells a story from start to finish," the rocker tells Metal Wani about the project, "and it documents when my father passed away when I was a kid and basically what happened after that with my mom, my brother and I - it tells that story. So it's a full-on concept from start to finish." Watch the video here.
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Many people have donated to Valley Santa to purchase Christmas gifts for children in need throughout Luzerne County. Donors include:
In loving memory of Martin and Robert Holbrook by Nancy, Mark and the Holbrook Family, $30.
Dale and Joyce Culver, $25.
In memory of Richard Joseph, $50.
Alice Biernacki, $100.
John Mahasky, $25.
Hilda Schmidt, $25.
Ann Marie Pardee, $50.
Ann Marie Warnick, $100.
In memory of our parents Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Brislin and Mr. & Mrs. Charles Le Strange, $100.
James and Maureen Yourren, $50.
Georgeann and Kent Jones, $100.
Thomas and Mary Ellen Pierce, $30.
In loving memory of Jason Lepa from his mother Mary Ann Lepa, $25.
From Chris, Shaelan and Cole Brown, $100.
David and Cassandra Poor, $50.
In memory of William Dzanis From Jimmy and Brian, $25.
In honor of Father Brian Clarke Holy Rosary Church, Hazleton, $25.
The programme is supported by the Catholic Organization for Relief and Development Aid , a Netherland non-government organization and the Anglican International Development UK. Church Of Uganda's Archbishop Stanley Ntagali who was among the invited guests said the church decided to host the students who came looking for education so as to give them more courage and determination to overcome the challenges in their country.
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ATHENS, Greece — A large wildfire north of Athens is threatening homes as it sweeps through pine forest for a second day, uncontained due to high winds.
Fire Service officials two planes and five helicopters are fighting the blaze at Varnava, 45 kilometres (28 miles) north of the Greek capital, while a main road in the area is closed to traffic to give fire trucks better access.
The fire burned out of control for a second day Monday after damaging at least 20 homes the previous day and forcing the evacuation of holiday campsites used in the area for children's vacations.
THE THINGS WE DO FOR LOVE: Boyfriends of Instagram page shares photos of men ‘forced’ to shoot the PERFECT social media snap of their girlfriends.
I suspect “forced” is in quotes because, dating back to the invention of photography, men have never needed much encouragement to take pictures of attractive women in swimsuits.
First Manhattan Co. continued to hold its position in Natural Resource Partners LP during the third quarter, Holdings Channel reports.
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A Labor government would cap private health insurance increases to two per cent for two years compared with a 10-year average of 5.5 per cent.
This would save a family over $344, Opposition Leader Bill Shorten and his health spokeswoman Catherine King said in a statement on Sunday.
"Labor will also task the Productivity Commission with the most significant review of the private health system in 20 years to make private health insurance to improve the value, quality and affordability for every Australian," they said.
A Struthers High School football player is facing charges after allegedly slapping two drunken minors and dousing them with maple syrup at a house party last year.
Videos of 18-year-old Nathan Richards committing these acts surfaced on the social media app, Snapchat.
According to our print partner, The Vindicator, a mother of one of Richard's alleged victims saw the video and alerted Struthers Police.
Richards is scheduled to appear in court at the end of this month.
Nicholas Alexander, the driver who allegedly struck and killed Baton Rouge metro councilman Buddy Amoroso and injured Amoroso's bicycle riding partner in a crash Saturday, has been released from jail after posting bond, officials said Tuesday.
Alexander, 21, of Lafayette, was being held at the West Feliciana Parish Detention Center on $17,500 bond.
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Amoroso, 61, was killed and another bicyclist, Tom Clement, was injured when they were hit by a Chevrolet Tahoe while riding along La. 66 west of St. Francisville.
Alexander was booked on counts of negligent homicide, negligent injuring and limitations on passing bicycles.
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If they didn't laugh, then they'd probably have to cry.
Sometimes, parents have to display humour when dealing with their troublesome children - or risk having it all fall apart.
So for these mums and dads, the art of parenting is best performed with a laugh.
Here, we take a look at the best notes sent by mums and dads around the world to their children (and possibly the odd cheeky missive from mum to dad)...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – The Alabama House of Representatives has approved a watered-down child care bill aimed at getting more oversight for hundreds of faith-based day cares that go uninspected by the state.
House members voted 86-5 Thursday for the bill described as a compromise between child welfare advocates and church centers. The bill moves to the Alabama Senate.
Alabama for years has exempted faith-based day cares state licensure and regulations such as maximum child-to-worker ratios.
The bill requires for-profit centers and ones that receive state subsidies to get licensed. Exempt centers would have to provide the state with employees’ criminal histories and proof of insurance and fire and health inspections.
The state would inspect new faith-based facilities before opening and could go into existing ones if a problem was suspected.
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Rafael Nadal has become the first player to book his place at the season-ending ATP World Tour Finals in London in November after the Spaniard won a record 10th French Open title in Paris on Sunday. Nadal has claimed four titles on the tour this year, winning 46 matches and losing just six in a stellar 2017.
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SPARTA, N.J. — A couple who gained notoriety for crashing a New Jersey couple's wedding reception and leaving them a card apologizing for their actions say they did it as a lark while on their first date.
Carly Wolfson tells WCBS-TV in New York (http://cbsloc.al/2i08E43) that she sent the bride, Karen Tufo, a Facebook message apologizing for showing up uninvited at the Aug. 6 event.
But Tufo — who has said she found the stunt funny and offered to buy the crashers a drink — told her no apology was needed.
Reception attendees have said Wolfson and Ritchie Barry were the life of the party, spending a lot of time on the dance floor and sitting at the best man's table.
April 6 Teamsters:
* Teamsters, Southwest Airlines reach tentative agreement for material specialists
* Agreement is a result of bargaining that led to an agreement-in-principle on March 3, 2017
* Teamsters says over 300 members to receive pay increases and signing bonuses
* Teamsters says new agreement with southwest also eliminates the two-tier pay scale and the 21-year maximum salary cap by creating a new 11-year scale
* Agreement covers members of Teamsters Locals 19, 986, 455,104, 781, 769 and 210 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Jordan Dechambre cares about how Milwaukee looks, so she did something about it. Dechambre is utility player, writing a fashion blog, consulting retail stores and setting trends. Fashion is an art so volatile it changes every six months and you can count on Dechambre to capture it.
Make Milwaukee Rad is a conversation with Milwaukee's culture makers, influencers and all-around do-gooders. This space is a platform for Milwaukeeans to express our stories, voice our opinions and share our experiences. In Milwaukee there's a saying "All 414 all."
Make Milwaukee Rad is sponsored by Project Pitch It which is presented by Cardinal Stritch University.
KUNA, ID - A local robotics team is gearing up for a big demonstration at Boise State University Saturday, Feb. 3, during the Engineering and Science Festival.
Members of VERN, a FIRST robotics team, is putting the finishes touches on their robot, which will be on display during the festival.
The team, now in its fourth year, is made up of 15 teenagers from across the Treasure Valley.
They say building and programming a robot isn’t easiest, but having friends help you, makes it fun.
“There are a lot of intense moments where it gets hard to communicate with someone, but that’s another part of the learning curve,” said Letizia Moro, team president. “In the end, it’s fun. You make a lot of great friends here.”
The kids pride themselves on being active in the community.
They like helping out with summer robotics camps and putting on various community demonstrations.
You can check out their creation at Boise State on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the Kinesiology Building.
Mon, Apr 17: A cankerworm infestation. The city is warning residents to prepare for an influx of the pesky worms this spring. Christa Dao has more on how bad the problem will get.
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Photos of more than 100 suspected stolen goods recovered from several houses across Cambridgeshire and Norfolk have been released by police in a bid to reunite the items with their rightful owners.
The items were recovered from various houses across the two counties, Cambridgeshire police said.
You can see the majority of the pictures in our gallery:
The huge haul of goods were found by officers in December and January as part of investigations into burglaries in the areas.
Officers have released the photo album with the stolen goods – spanning over 100 pictures.
Police want to find the rightful owners so they can be returned.
Anyone who believes an item is theirs, and can prove ownership of the item or items, should call Cambridgeshire police on the non-emergency number 101.
When they call, they should quote Operation Hawkesbury.
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89-year-old retired engineer Max P. Schlienger of Flight Rail Corp. built a giant train set, known as the VECTORR system, that travels through his vineyard in Mendocino, California. Max explained to Wired that his amazing train system depends on magnets and is pulled along with pressure and vacuum tubes.
The future of train transportation might be pneumatic tubes and magnets. Meet the 89-year old entrepreneur who wants to disrupt the railroad with a modern twist on a very old train idea.
It was just a Thursday night. For most of the city, it was not a particularly special evening.
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CEO Christoph Boschan talks about what is driving the company’s growth as of late, with comment on business strategy.
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Officers from the New Haven Police Department saved a woman’s life on July 30th. One of the officer’s body-cams captured the daring rescue.
Just before 12:30 p.m. on that Sunday, police responded to a building on Park Street where a woman was on the roof of the 16-story building.
Officers pleaded with the woman not to jump as she clung to the chain-link fence around the perimeter of the roof.
After nearly an hour standing over the pavement, an officer saw his chance to reach for the woman. The officer offered the woman ice cubes. As she got closer to the officer, he reached out to her. Several other officers then rushed in to pull her to safety.
On Monday, the woman went to New Haven Police headquarters to meet with the officer who saved her life. Police say both were thankful.
Unemployment rate falls to 5.5pc as full time job creation continues to boom
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Australia's unemployment rate has tumbled to 5.5 per cent as another 42,200 jobs were created in May.
The figures easily beat the market's consensus of a net 10,000 gain in job and the unemployment rate remaining steady at 5.7 per cent.
In seasonally adjusted terms, the number of full time jobs rose by 52,000, while part time employment fell by 10,000.
It is the eighth consecutive month full time employment has risen, with 124,000 full time jobs created since September 2016.
More to come.
Topics: economic-trends, australia
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The Pittsburgh Steelers honored injured teammate Ryan Shazier after the team's 39-38 win over the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday night.
"We love our brother, and we wanted to get this win for him, and I'm glad we did," said Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger after the game, per ESPN.com.
The team FaceTimed with him after the AFC North contest and gave him the game ball.
"You give that guy the game ball because we know his heart is in it," Steelers defensive end Cameron Heyward said. "And he deserves it."
This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.
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Springholm Primary took part in Outdoor Classroom Day.
There were a variety of activities in the school grounds with one class creating mini gardens and tackling challenge cards about maths and language.
One of the other classes had the fun of making bug hotels with kids also enjoying maths activities in the sunshine.
Nagpur, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis today hailed the Centre’s decision to raise the MSP of kharif crops and described it as a “historic and great step” towards doubling the farmers’ income. Talking to reporters here, Fadnavis thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for fulfilling the promise of giving farmers’ minimum support price 1.5 times higher than the production cost. He said the announcement of increase in MSP of all major crops for 2018-19 was historic. “1.5 times MSP of production cost will bring huge relief to our farmers. It is a great step towards doubling farmer’s income,” he said.
State Agriculture minister Sadabhau Khot also welcomed the moved. Talking to reporters outside the Assembly, Khot said, “It is a historic decision and a big step towards stopping farmers’ suicides. The crops will now get a good price and the farmer will be able to cover his cost of production.”
Dec 11 (Reuters) - BioTime Inc:
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René Chevalier was the winner of our 12 Shops of Christmas contest. Participating businesses drew one name each to narrow the field down to 12, and we drew René’s name Dec. 20. Mr. Chevalier chose to spend his $500 prize at JM Turner Goldsmith ($300), The Flower Stop ($100) and Liquor on Main ($100).
Thanks to all the businesses that participated in our holiday fun and to all of you who watched the videos and entered.
The Morinville News has many other opportunities to win in store for you this year. In addition to sponsoring three community movie nights, we will be presenting our coupon page monthly, and having several Shop in Morinville contests with local businesses throughout the year.
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Part 2 of a two-part ‘Real Florida Magazine’ interview with Misty Curtis, owner of ‘Celebration Place’, and Chris Finley, owner of ‘Skater’s Choice’, in Downtown Chipley on Wednesday, February 8, 2017.
The two businesses have teamed up to offer school systems a unique opportunity for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) teaching. Produced by Real Florida Media, a subsidiary of The Goulding Agency in Chipley, Florida.
See more video clips, photos and interviews on Facebook at Real Florida Magazine, online at www.RealFloridaMagazine.org and you can also listen to these interviews on FPTC Radio, the voice of Florida Panhandle Technical College at www.FPTCRadio.com.
Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani says special counsel Robert Mueller must turn in a report on his investigation by September or risk medding with the midterm elections. Giuliani spoke to reporters outside the White House on Wednesday. (May 31) AP
9 Tel Aviv, Israel
Ranked the 34th most expensive city five years ago, Tel Aviv has jumped up the list in part because of the high costs associated with car ownership, which the EIU says "push transport costs 79 percent above New York prices. Tel Aviv is also the second most expensive city in the survey in which to buy alcohol." (New York, by the way, came in at number 13 "with the dollar weakening against other currencies," EIU analyst Roxana Slavcheva said).
× The Opening Bell 12/11/17: Corporate Gift Giving – An Overlooked Business Practice
Corporate gift giving can be an over looked aspect of business. Keeping relationships at the top of mind, and generosity can help businesses thrive. Mark Mancini (CEO of Givenly) chatted with Steve to discuss the importance of of giving season as part of the business practice. Scott Dobroski (Corporate Communications at Glassdoor) jumped on the program to preview the 2018 list of best places to work in the country. Facebook topped the list for another year, but the few Chicago companies that made the list help represent the Midwest.
The agency responsible for promoting Las Vegas says 311,000 people are expected to visit the destination during Super Bowl weekend.
Data released Friday by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority show that's an increase of 2,000 visitors compared to last year.
The New England Patriots are the favorite once again in this city's sports books to win the Super Bowl Sunday in Minneapolis.
Sports book operators are predicting this year's game will set new betting records, continuing a trend that saw last year's game take in a record $138.5 million in legal bets.
The tourism agency says the Super Bowl is worth an estimated $410.1 million to Las Vegas.
Ninety-one percent of the destination's nearly 149,000 rooms are expected to be booked for the weekend.
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(CNN) In this terrific New York Times piece on Donald Trump in the White House, one line stood out to me as absolutely critical to understanding how the 45th President of the United States approaches the job.
It's this one: "Before taking office, Mr. Trump told top aides to think of each presidential day as an episode in a television show in which he vanquishes rivals."
There's so much to unpack there.
Start with the fact that TV is the frame through which Trump sees not only his presidency but his broader life. If something or someone is on TV, it matters. If not, then not. The equation for Trump is that simple.
You see that focus-bordering-on-obsession manifested in all sorts of ways during Trump's first near-year in office.
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Beth Elliott stands before one of the tracts of undeveloped land in the Old Fort Lake section of DuPont. Elliott was removed from her role as a volunteer planning commission member for posting what the mayor feels was misleading information on Facebook about proposed zoning changes to the area. Photo taken in DuPont on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017. Drew Perine dperine@thenewstribune.com
PPP to celebrate its founding day Golden jubilee on Nov 30
KARACHI: Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said that golden jubilee of Foundation Day (Youm-e-Tasees) of PPP will be celebrated with great enthusiasm and Jiyala fervor on November 30.
A meeting was held at Bilawal House Friday to discuss the programme and its preparations to observe the day, when Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto had founded the PPP 50 years ago.
Meeting was attended by Chaudhry Manzoor Ahmed, Senator Sherry Rehman and former Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly and General Secretary PPP Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi.
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said that PPP leaders, workers and Jiyalas will reiterate their commitment, conviction and allegiance to the Party and its ideology for a peaceful, prosperous, egalitarian and democratic Pakistan on the golden jubilee celebrations.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Emergency crews are on scene after a car rolled over and crashed into the front of a Providence home.
The crash took place just before 4 p.m. Monday on Prairie Avenue, in the area of Colfax Street.
No word yet on any injuries or what may have caused the crash.
Eyewitness News has a crew at the scene and will have a live report at 6 on WPRI 12.
Rollover on Prairie Ave in PVD. A neighbor shared this photo with me. More tonight on @wpri12 at 6 pic.twitter.com/M72uW4kttb — Kim Kalunian (@KimKalunian) April 17, 2017
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Children play soccer on the fields at the north side of MacArthur Park on Thursday, October 6, 2016 in the Westlake neighborhood of Los Angeles. Police said a body was found in the lake Wednesday morning.
Children play soccer on the fields at the north side of MacArthur Park on Thursday, October 6, 2016 in the Westlake neighborhood of Los Angeles. Police said a body was found in the lake Wednesday morning. (Patrick T. Fallon / For The Times)
TORONTO — Great-West Lifeco's real estate arm has acquired the business of Colorado-based EverWest Real Estate Partners, marking its first move into the U.S.
The terms of the deal announced today were not disclosed.
The president of GWL Realty Advisors says the acquisition of EverWest provides the Canadian insurer's wholly-owned subsidiary with a real estate platform south of the border and opens up investment opportunities for its clients.
Paul Finkbeiner adds that the purchase is an important step in the long-term growth strategy of GWL Realty Advisors, a Toronto-based real estate investment advisor which services pension funds and institutional clients.
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump plans to continue meeting with prospective nominees for the Supreme Court through this week.
Trump interviewed four potential nominees on Monday, spending about 45 minutes with each. All are federal appeals judges: Raymond Kethledge, Amul Thapar, Brett Kavanaugh and Amy Coney Barrett. A person with knowledge of the meetings confirmed the participants but requested anonymity to discuss them.
Trump says he'll announce his pick next week.
The Senate's top Democrat is trying to rally public opposition to any Supreme Court nominee who would oppose abortion rights. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer issued a campaign-season call to action for voters to prevent such a nominee by putting "pressure on the Senate," which confirms judicial nominees.
The Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, Maikanti Baru, on Friday visited Vice President Yemi Osinbajo befoe heading to the office of Office of the Chief of Staff to the President, Abba Kyari. The People's Democrati...
Yarmuth announced he will seek re-election to a 7th term next year. But he's the only Federal office holder in Kentucky on the Democratic side of the aisle and he picked Clinton over Sanders in 2016, so we spoke with him about what he expects to gain fro On the eve of California's primary, Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., addresses supporters on Monday, June 6, 2016, in San Francisco.
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Liverpool blew Roma away with a stunning hour of football, but the tie isn't over yet as the Italians netted twice in a 5-2 thriller at Anfield.
Mohamed Salah scored twice and provided two assists to put the Reds into a stunning lead, with Roberto Firmino bagging a brace and Sadio Mane also on the scoresheet.
The attacking trio combined on countless occasions to terrorise the Roma backline, but they were given the base to build by two outstanding performances in the middle of the park.
Full-backs Andrew Robertson and Trent Alexander-Arnold were also in fine form as they rose to the occasion and delivered mature performances.
Liverpool will now take on Roma in the second-leg clash next Wednesday.
Take a look through the gallery to reveal the Liverpool player ratings against Roma.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — A judge has denied bond for an Ohio man accused of plowing his car into a crowd at a white nationalist rally.
Judge Robert Downer said during a bond hearing Monday he would appoint a lawyer for James Alex Fields Jr.
Fields is charged with second-degree murder and other counts after authorities say he drove into the crowd, fatally injuring one woman and hurting 19 others.
The rally was held by white nationalists and others who oppose a plan to remove from a Charlottesville park of a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee.
Fields has been in custody since Saturday.
A high school teacher said Fields was fascinated with Nazism, idolized Adolf Hitler and had been singled out by school officials in the 9th grade for his “deeply held, radical” convictions on race.
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Illinois Senate Sergeant-at-Arms Joe Dominguez locks up each senator's desk on the Senate floor after the lawmakers adjourned Friday, June 1, 2012 in Springfield, Ill. The Illinois Legislature's spring session may be over, but the work isn't. The governor and legislative leaders say they'll call lawmakers back to Springfield soon for another try at controlling pension costs that contribute to the state's deep budget problems. AP Photo/Seth Perlman)
Illinois lawmakers are trying again to get involved with gun dealers in the state. The Illinois House yesterday approved a plan that they say will impose regulations on local gun dealers. State Rep Kathleen Willis says instead of gun dealer licenses, the new plan will certify that Illinois gun dealers are following the law. Governor Rauner vetoed the first attempt to regulate gun dealers in the state. He called the plan burdensome.
Hidden in plain sight, on a poorly lit busy road, the exteriors of the Asmayee temple are deceiving - a plain, old building that could easily be confused for any other building in Kabul. In contrast, the mosque next door stands out with its beautiful, intricate architecture.
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CHICAGO (AP) -- The United States will play Venezuela in an exhibition on June 3 at Sandy, Utah, as the Americans prepare for World Cup qualifiers against Trinidad and Tobago, and Mexico.
U.S. coach Bruce Arena wants his players to prepare at altitude ahead of their match at Mexico City.
The team is set to start training on May 28 in the Denver area. Utah's Rio Tinto Stadium is about 4,500 feet above sea level, and the June 8 qualifier against Trinidad at Commerce City, Colorado, will be at about 5,200 feet altitude.
Mexico City's Azteca Stadium, where the Americans play June 11, is at 7,820 feet.
Mexico leads the final round of the North and Central American and Caribbean region with 10 points, followed by Costa Rica (seven), Panama (five), the United States and Honduras (four each) and T&T (three). The top three nations qualify for next year's World Cup in Russia, and the No. 4 finisher plays Asia's fifth-place team in a playoff for another berth.
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UPDATE: All lanes of Business 85 northbound in Jamestown have reopened.
JAMESTOWN, N.C. -- A crash closed a portion of Business 85 northbound in Jamestown Tuesday morning.
The wreck happened near Vickrey Chapel Road. Guilford EMS said the crash involves "several vehicles."
Additional information, including any injuries, is currently unknown.
A look at the damage and the backup on Business 85 Northbound right now. Accident involved multiple vehicles. One lane is open on Bus 85. pic.twitter.com/J8tBvxIbLk — Kelsey Fabian (@KelseyFabian) April 24, 2018
CAD:FYI: ;ACCIDENT WITH PERSONAL INJURY;BUS 85 N/VICKREY CHAPEL RD;JAMESTOWN — Guilford Metro 9-1-1 (@gmetro911) April 24, 2018
MOTOR vehicle third party insurance premiums have been hiked by more than 100 per cent to K900 effective January 1, 2017, according to the Insurance Association of Zambia.
Following a meeting of the General Insurance Council, the IAZ resolved to hike motor vehicle third party insurance minimum premiums from K463.50 to K900 for one year for private vehicles, while commercial vehicles will see their fees leap to K1,100.
According to the IAZ advisory notice, minimum excesses for property damage have also been adjusted to a minimum of 10 per cent of K1,000 for private vehicles, while commercial vehicles’ limit is at K2,000.
A comment from the Pensions and Insurance Authority (PIA), the regulatory body which supervises the industry in the country, was not immediately available by press time.
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KNOXVILLE (WATE) – Members of the Knoxville community came together Monday night to stop the violence at a prayer walk in East Knoxville.
Over the past few weeks, there have been several deadly shootings across Knoxville. City council candidate David Gillette called on community leaders, pastors and other council candidates to put a stop to the shootings.
“One thing I tell the community is the change starts with you. You know you have to want to make change before anyone else. Make the change for you,” he said.
Gillette said when in doubt, call the Knoxville Police Department and remember you can always remain anonymous.
Mercedes and JC, much like other fans of “This Is Us” have questions about the show that NEED ANSWERS. In the “This Is *NOT* Us” Podcast, they’ll discuss fan theories on the show and the upcoming episode of the week! Make sure you’re caught up with the latest episode so there are no spoilers!
Randolph Bresnik, a Colonel in the United States Marine Corps and a NASA astronaut, recently took a breathtaking photo of a thundercloud over central India, which was visible from an approximate height of 250 miles. He even compared it to Mt Everest and stated that the thunderstorm was ‘massive’.
The shadow of this thunderstorm over central India, visible even from 250 miles high. Had to be much taller than Everest, it was massive! pic.twitter.com/SvSpKtWoiP — Randy Bresnik (@AstroKomrade) August 12, 2017
He tweeted, “The shadow of this thunderstorm over central India, visible even from 250 miles high. Had to be much taller than Everest, it was massive!” Bollywood actor Shahrukh Khan retweeted the image too.
Dutch scientists hidden away in a top-security laboratory are seeking to create mutant flu viruses, dangerous work designed to prepare the world for a lethal pandemic by beating nature to...
More than 12.2 million people have signed up for coverage nationwide this year under the Obama-era health care law even wi RICHMOND, Va. - A bill to cut off funding for Planned Parenthood clinics in Virginia is advancing in the state General Assembly, despit Romenesko Developments teamed up with Make-a-Wish Wisconsin for the third annual Strikes for Charity event Thursday afternoon at Super Bowl in Appleton.
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Fowler recorded two assists in a 5-2 loss to the Canadiens on Saturday.
The 26-year-old continues to rack up the assists. While he hasn't scored a goal since New Year's Eve, Fowler has nine assists since then, seven of which have come in the last five contests. Fowler currently owns a career-high 9.1 shooting percentage, so lady luck has been on his side -- he needs to get more pucks to the net. But owners do love his 17 assists in 41 games this season.
Welcome to our live coverage of all the day's biggest stories, traffic and travel from across Cornwall on Tuesday, December 12, 2017.
We'll be looking at all the latest traffic information until this evening, so keep checking back to make sure you get wherever you're going as quickly and safely as possible.
We will of course also be breaking news as it happens and keeping an eye on the weather throughout the day.
It's Dave here until I hand over to the late team led today by Chris at about 2.30pm.
If you've seen something going on and want us to check it out, or have a traffic update for us, please get in touch - tweet us at @CornwallLive or see our Facebook page .
Chicago’s Navy Pier will celebrate the quinceaneras (kihn-see-ih-NAYR’-uhz) of young women across the Chicagoland area with free professional group photos.
Event organizers at Navy Pier have teamed up with the National Museum of Mexican Art to host the photo shoot for girls celebrating their 15th birthdays.
The event will be held Tuesday evening.
The quinceanera celebrates a girl’s coming of age in Latin American and Caribbean cultures.
Participants will receive a link to download a free digital copy of the photo and a coupon for 15 per cent off to one of several Navy Pier establishments. Each will also receive a free ticket to rid the Centennial Wheel .
After the photo shoot, there will be live music performed by the Clinard Flamenco Quarter Project.
The equity-linked bond market in Asia has gathered pace this year. So far in 2018, there have been 28 bonds over $100m printed in Asia ex-Japan, half of which were in China’s A-share market, according to Dealogic data. That figure is up from just seven transactions in the ...
Priciest home sales in Uniondale (11553)
April 2018
The three highest-priced home sales in Uniondale last month ranged from $395,000 to $445,000.
The priciest Uniondale home sold in April was a 5-bedroom, 2-bath cape on .12 acres at 596 Liberty St. that sold for $445,000. It was listed by Margaret Drake of Charles Rutenberg Realty and sold by Mara Lopez Gaitan of REO First Choice Realty.
A 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath cape on .13 acres at 668 Newton Ave. fetched $410,000. It was listed by Sophia Hightower of Sterling Anderson Realty Group and sold by Rosemarie Cazzorla of Century 21 American Homes.
At 470 Webster Ave., a 5-bedroom, 2-bath cape on .14 acres went for $395,000. It was listed by Roseann Bisconti of Century 21 American Homes and sold by David Johnson of Re/Max Southshore Realty.
Source: MLSLI.com
Softball players from Florida State University, Kylee Hanson and Jessie Warren, were selected in the National Pro Fastpitch Draft yesterday.
Hanson was taken as the fifth overall pick by the Cleveland Comets and Warren was picked by the USSA Pride as a seventh overall pick.
Hanson was the starting pitcher in 24 games at FSU, posting an outstanding 22-3 record with a 0.90 ERA. She racked up honors such as 2016 NFCA All-South Region First Team, 2016 All-Conference USA First Team and 2014 All-Conference USA Freshman Team among many others.
Warren, starting infielder, had a .567 batting average her junior along with 14 home runs. She recieved some accolades too including 2017 NFCA First Team All-American, 2017 ACC Player of the Year, 2017 All-ACC First Team and 2015 ACC Freshman of the Year. Those are just to name a few.
Hanson and Warren definitely made an impact at FSU.
More Info: http://www.wctv.tv/content/sports/Hanson-Warren-selected-in-NPF-Draft-480620921.html
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Kennewick Police officers, administrators and detectives scour the scene of Sept. 11’s fatal shooting on West Seventh Place in Kennewick. Bob Brawdy Tri-City Herald
Memorial For: Andy Blatz
Memorial Date: April 28, 2018
Andy Blatz, 75, of Winnipeg formerly of Steinbach, passed away Saturday, April 21st at his residence. He is survived by his wife Helen, 2 daughters, 1 son, 1 sister, 2 brothers and their families.
A memorial service for Andy Blatz will be held Saturday, April 28th at 1pm at Winnipeg Evangelical Free Church, 500 Lagimodiere Boulevard, with burial prior to the service at Heritage Cemetery, Steinbach.
Viewing will be at Winnipeg Evangelical Free Church Friday from 7:30 to 8:30pm.
Donations may be made to Child Evangelism or One Hope Canada, formerly known as Canadian Sunday School Mission.
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel, Steinbach.
Update (8/14/17 at 3:30 a.m.):
According to 911 officials, one person has died after the vehicle accident on West Pike Street early Sunday morning.
Officials have not released the victim's name at this time.
A vehicle accident took place on W. Pike St. Sunday around 8 a.m.
The accident resulted in a tree falling on W. Pike Street, which prompted officials to temporarily close the road.
Clarksburg Police along with DOH crews worked to clean up debris, direct traffic and work to remove the tree hours after the accident.
Stay with 12 News for updates on this developing story.
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FILE - In this April 1, 2015, file photo, GoDaddy signage and a race car announce the company's IPO, in front of the New York Stock Exchange in New York. GoDaddy announced on Aug. 13, 2017, that has given a prominent white nationalist website that promoted a Virginia rally that ended in deadly violence 24 hours to move its domain to another provider because the site has violated GoDaddy's terms of service. Richard Drew, File AP Photo
Gambia opposition warns ousted ruler against 'rebel' moves
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DAKAR, Senegal -- Gambia's political opposition says long-time ruler Yahya Jammeh could be considered a rebel leader if he takes up arms and doesn't step down later this month.
Halifa Sallah, spokesman for Gambia's opposition coalition, gave the firm warning Monday, days after the president railed against the West African regional bloc that has urged him to step down.
Jammeh vowed that any presence of foreign troops in the tiny West African nation would be tantamount to an act of war.
The president's party is challenging the results in the Dec. 1 election won by opposition coalition candidate Adama Barrow.
Meanwhile, President-elect Barrow says he is planning a Jan. 19 inauguration. He has urged Jammeh to open communication channels and peacefully relinquish power after 22 years in office.
DODGE COUNTY (WKOW) -- Authorities in Dodge County say the pilot of a small plane was escorted to the county airport.
In a Facebook post from the Dodge County Sheriff's Office, it states that the plane was violating restricted airspace during the President Trump visit to Wisconsin on Tuesday. The plane was escorted by 2 F-16 Military Jets.
Sheriff Dale Schmidt says there was never any threat to public safety. He does say that pilots need to remember to double check flight plans when flying.
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The family of a man who was beaten over the weekend outside a Detroit casino in a brawl that spawned a viral video is speaking out as police vowed Monday to release new photos of the suspects.
Domestic intermodal spot market pricing has declined from 2016, but has remained higher for each week in 2017, on a YOY basis. The likely culprit for Hub Group's decline is a combination of weaker pricing and stable to rising railroad purchased transportation.
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AMESBURY, England (AP) — UK police: Counterterrorism officers join investigation after 2 sickened by unknown substance near spy poisoning town.
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts arrived for practice Wednesday in T-shirts supporting a suburban Indianapolis community rocked by last week’s school shooting.
Players and coaches wore the “Noblesville strong” shirts throughout their workout. Team employees pitched in by wearing them around the team complex.
Two people were injured in the shooting, including Jason Seaman, a teacher and former FCS football player who stopped the alleged shooter at Noblesville Middle School. Colts offensive lineman Joe Haeg said he knew Seaman because they squared off in conference play.
Seaman attended Southern Illinois and his college number, 91, was on the shirts. Haeg attended FCS power North Dakota State.
The team says proceeds from shirt sales will be donated to Seaman and Ella Whistler, who was injured.
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Arsene Wenger faces the media on Friday morning ahead of Arsenal's clash with Everton.
The Gunners were the big spenders on deadline day as they broke their transfer record to sign Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
He arrived at the Emirates in a £56m deal but that wasn't the only good news at the Emirates.
Arsenal have also tied Mesut Ozil down to a new deal, worth a staggering £350,000-a-week, making him their highest-paid player.
That's off-field issues dealt with but there are problems on it with Arsenal losing Swansea on Tuesday night.
Everton are in town this weekend and the Toffees have a shocking record in north London.
Wenger will be discussing all those details and much more today.
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday night met with Governors on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) inside the Presidential Villa in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja.
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation Boss Mustapha also attended the meeting, which took place at the First Lady’s conference room in the Villa.
Governors in attendance include Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna, Yahaya Bello of Kogi, Simon Lalung of Plateau, Jubrila Bindow of Adamawa, Abdulaziz Yari of Zamfara, Rochas Okorocha of Imo, and Abdulahi Ganduje of Kano.
Others are Kassim Shetima of Borno, Abubakar Sani Bello of Niger, Tanko Almakura of Nassarawa, Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo, Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun, Godwin Obaseki of Edo, and Abubakar Bagudu of Jigawa.
The meeting started around 8 pm and ended around 11 pm.
Joe Hojnacki, Ryan Tolmich, and Joe Tansey are back for another week of the SBI Soccer Podcast and this week the crew focuses on London to speculate on the future of Arsenal and if it includes current New York City FC head coach Patrick Vieira.
They also discuss whether or not Toronto FC has what it takes to overcome a 2-1 deficit heading into Wednesday’s second leg of the CONCACAF Champions League Final against Chivas.
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No one is more qualified to sing his praises for Mary J. Blige's Golden Globe-nominated role as a supporting actress in Mudbound than her co-star Garrett Hedlund.
E! News had the chance to catch up with the star after he, along with Kristen Bell, Sharon Stone and Alfre Woodard, announced the 2018 Golden Globe Nominations at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.
During their time working together on Dee Rees' WWII film, Hedlund said he saw Blige dedicate herself to her role of Florence. "She stripped off a lot of layers in this film," he said, "so I am happy for her people to get to see her and see everything that Dee Rees did."
LOS ANGELES (AP)  The Chargers have announced season ticket prices for their return to Los Angeles, where they will play the next two years at 30,000-seat StubHub Center in Carson.
The team said Tuesday that prices for season tickets range from $70 to $375 per game depending on seating locations. Season tickets to all home games range from $700 to $3,750.
Next season's NFL schedule will be released in April, but the Chargers will host Philadelphia, Washington, Buffalo, Cleveland, Miami, Kansas City, Oakland and Denver.
The Chargers are calling StubHub Center "the NFL's most intimate venue."
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CONCORD, N.C. — Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s final weekend as a full-time driver at Charlotte Motor Speedway got off to a rough start when he crashed moments into Friday's opening practice.
Earnhardt drove into the high line of the track and slipped in the grippy substance Charlotte officials had used on the surface. It caused him to hit the wall and his Hendrick Motorsports team had to pull out his backup car.
Earnhardt wasn't very happy about his misfortune and felt the substance — known as PJ1 — was too slick.
He had to make a quick visit to the care centre before he was cleared to return to practice.
Earnhardt is retiring at the end of the season, in part because of multiple concussions he's received while racing.
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A cool £1 million has been slashed from the asking price of this Regent’s Park stunner taking it down to £4.95 million — but there is only 55 years years left on its lease.
The four-bedroom, three-bathroom townhouse is wonderfully positioned in a Nash terrace on the Outer Circle, with views of the Royal Park from the reception room. After coming on to the market the day after the EU referendum in June last year, the sensitively restored property failed to find a buyer at £5.95 million.
It’s a home that requires no work and even has outside space, in the shape of a pretty sun-trap patio, but the buyer will need to negotiate to lengthen the lease.
To compensate, the flat comes with a garage, useful storerooms and Marylebone High Street is nearby.
For sale with Arlington Residential, this house couldn’t be better located for summer picnics, while the Open Air Theatre, practically on the doorstep, starts a new season in May.
HORRY COUNTY, SC ( WMBF ) – Horry County Fire Rescue is at the scene of a deadly fire in the Socastee area.
One person was killed in the fire on Keith Street early Monday morning, according to Horry County Fire Rescue spokesperson Cpt. Mark Nugent.
Three other people who were inside the home managed to escape, one of them was taken to the hospital to be treated for lacerations, said Nugent.
Horry County Fire Rescue first tweeted about the fire around 2 a.m. Monday.
Units responding to the fire at 5532 Keith Street arrived to find a working fire, moments later officials tweeted about “potential victims in the structure.”
WMBF News is working to get you more information from the scene. Tune into WMBF News TODAY beginning at 5 a.m. for those updates.
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Multi-Color Corporation Director Charles B. Connolly sold 8,700 shares of the company's stock in a transaction dated Monday, June 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $85.06, for a total transaction of $740,022.00.
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The Moorestown girls celebrate after winning the Ocean City at Moorestown HS South Jersey Group 3 ladies lacrosse final on May 25, 2018. Moorestown won the game 18-3.
Robin Panzarella tallied five goals Wednesday as the Moorestown girls’ lacrosse team toppled Allentown, 15-1, in the South Group 3 state semifinals. Kacey Knobloch scored a hat trick while Cailin Field added a pair of goals. Colette Smith dished out four assists and chipped in a goal in the win.
Moorestown will face Summit on Saturday in the Group 3 state final.
Charlie Baldwin notched a hat trick, but Woodstown fell to Pingry, 17-6, in the South Group 1 state semifinals. Daisy Baldwin added two goals and Abigail Evans chipped in one. Mairead Higgins paced Pingry with five goals in the win.
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Jack Herman doubled twice and drove in two runs as Eastern edged Gloucester, 10-0, in the Camden County tournament final. Brett Bordi drove in three runs on a triple while Jesse Barbera had three hits and scored three runs.
Man charged in shootings that injured 3 people in S Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina police say one person has been charged in a shooting that injured three people in an area that's the center of nightlife in the state's capital city.
The Columbia Police Department said in a news release that 22-year-old Arthur Jones Jr. is charged with three counts of attempted murder and other charges in connection with the Five Points shootings. His bond hearing is scheduled for Monday.
The shootings occurred about 2 a.m. Sunday.
Two of three male victims in their 20s were listed in critical condition Sunday, while the third was in stable condition.
Columbia police identified the victims as a 23-year-old who attends St. Augustine University in Raleigh, North Carolina; a 22-year-old stationed at Shaw Air Force Base; and a 20-year-old from Winnsboro.
Grading a team's offseason is a lot like baseball: If you get three hits out of 10 opportunities, that's pretty good. Spring training is upon us, which means rosters are nearly set, which means opening day is almost here, etc.
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Second of four candidates for UTM provost visits campus
MARTIN, Tenn.-The UT Martin family meets the second of four candidates for Provost and Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs, Monday.
Dr. Eric Link spoke to students and staff during an open forum on campus.
Link is currently the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Indiana University-Purdue University at Fort Wayne.
The final two candidates will hold similar forums on Thursday and Monday.
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Punchestown Day One LIVE: Willie Mullins cuts Gordon Elliott's lead in half with 1,858/1 treble
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No. 11 Loyola-Chicago is one of the many teams that have captured the imagination of basketball fans across the US during their Cinderella run. Ronald Martinez/Getty Images
The first weekend of March Madness is officially in the books, and it's difficult to comprehend what a wild weekend of men's college basketball we just witnessed.
Unprecedented upsets, dominant performances from lower-ranked teams, and a Sweet 16 the likes of which we've never seen before — it's tough to wrap your head around what has been a whirlwind weekend's worth of March Madness that has truly lived up to its name.
Below we break down some of the best moments of the NCAA Tournament so far and show why the Sweet 16 could be setting up for something special.
The Elections Commission says those who are physically disabled can apply for transport facilities in order to vote at the upcoming Local Government Election.
The Elections Secretariat has taken steps to provide free transport facilities for physically disabled persons.
The physically disabled persons can apply if they do not have access to the polls using a public service.
The application should be handed over to the Area Returning Officer by the applicant himself or an individual who is not contesting at the upcoming election.
The applications should be submitted on or before February 04, the EC announced.
The Elections Commission also announced that it is mandatory to present a certificate issued by a doctor along with the application.
Meanwhile a special bus service will be operated from February 07 for the upcoming Local Government polls, said SLTB Deputy General Manager P.H.R.T.Chandrasiri.
The passengers who have passed via Sofia Airport in March 2017 exceeded 500,000, marking a 52% growth on 2016, the airport announced, quoted by BNR.
Travelers using regular international lines grew 53% and those using domestic lines were 60% up.
The summer schedule of Sofia Airport offers convenient flights with 25 airlines to 68 destinations in Europe and the Middle East. For 20 of the lines passengers are free to choose from more than one carrier.
On June 18th, the Washington Nationals will be sporting brand new hats to celebrate Father's Day.
The usual red caps will be swapped out for an all blue look according to the Nationals Public Relations:
New Father's Day apparel is nothing new to the Nationals.
Last season, the team sported a black and blue Father's Day hat and uniform.
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The Nats fell to the Padres 6-3 with Michael A. Taylor going 4 for 4, hitting two solo home runs.
Nationals star outfielder Bryce Harper posted a video on Facebook last season describing what his Father means to him.
Nobody has influenced my baseball career more than my Pops! He made me want to work hard and I definitely got my work ethic from him! I am honored to wear my New Era Nationals Father’s Day cap this Sunday to pay tribute to him! #HappyFathersDay Posted by Bryce Harper on Thursday, June 16, 2016
What do you think? Do the Nats look good in... blue?
The mayor of Macerata, located about 200 km (125 miles) east of Rome, appealed to locals to remain indoors.
"Stay at home until further notice. There is an armed man in a car who is shooting in the city," Mayor Romano Carancini said in a statement posted on local Facebook sites.
The shootings happened just days after the body of an 18-year-old Italian woman was discovered cut up and hidden in two suitcases. A Nigerian migrant has been arrested in connection with the death.
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In this week’s episode of the Libertarian Christian Podcast, we are joined by author and pastor Keith Giles, whose new book Jesus Untangled is making waves with its thesis that the Church must separate itself from the state.
Doug and Nick discuss with Giles how he reached his conclusions and his insights on contemporary Christian political thought, as well as explore what he thinks of libertarianism and how his thesis lines up with LCI’s.
This was a fantastic interview, and if you’re looking for a clear, readable resource which plainly explains to the everyday Christian why the Church allying with the state is both unwise and unholy, then Giles’ Jesus Untangled is a great choice. Hopefully it will help many more Christians untangle from the web before the statist spider injects its venom and then charges them for the government-monopolized cure.
This property is for sale. This beautiful flat is furnished and high standing ; it contains 2 rooms including 1 bedroom and has a livable surface of 60 m². It has been renovated. The property is situated on the top floor with a lift and offers a beautiful view. This flat contains 1 kitchen, which is open-styled a shower room and separate WC. It has 1 living room and a dressing room.
FC Hearts of Abuja are truly flying Nigeria’s flag high and proudly in faraway China after they massacred LNCM University of China 14-0 in their opening game of the 2017 Gothia Cup China yesterday with striker Hassan Lawrence banging in five goals.
Striker Francis Nwankwo netted a hat-trick with Ali ‘Guti’ smashing a brace.
Hearts opened scoring after just three minutes.
The first half ended 4-0, before the goals started really pouring in after the interval.
The Nigerian team are drawn in the U25 category and their next game will be against Cop of Colombia today.
They are also billed to take on Phar Rangers, Paga United (Ghana), SJZU Overseas (China)
Gandhi will visit Rosario Church in Mangaluru at 7 p.m., followed by visit to Gokarnanatheswara Temple and then to Ullal Dargah at 8 p.m. (Reuters)
As a part of his campaign ahead of the assembly election in Karnataka, Congress President Rahul Gandhi will be going to the state on Tuesday and his travel programme include visits to a temple, church and a dargah. Gandhi will visit Rosario Church in Mangaluru at 7 p.m., followed by visit to Gokarnanatheswara Temple and then to Ullal Dargah at 8 p.m. He will inaugurate Rajiv Gandhi Political Institute in Udupi district at 12.45 p.m., followed by a corner meeting at Padubidri in Udupi.
He will also visit several places in Dakshina Kannada district and addressing a public meeting at Nehru Maidan in Mangaluru around 5 p.m. Karnataka is likely to witness assembly election in the middle of May this year.
One of the world’s natural wonders, the Great Lakes are a giant reservoir of fresh water capable of tsunami-high waves. As Journal Sentinel reporter Dan Egan relates in The Death and Life of the Great Lakes, those inland seas contain one of every five gallons of surface fresh water on Earth. The Clean Water Act (1972) stanched the industrial pollution of the lakes, yet failed to halt contamination from ocean-going ships introducing “noxious species” that are “inexorably unstitching a delicate ecological web.” Native fish stocks declined and algae proliferated. However, Egan finds positive signs, including the ability of surviving native fish to adapt to changing environments. Given the economic underperformance of the St. Lawrence Seaway linking the lakes to the Atlantic, Egan proposes closing this doorway to invasive species and tightening environmental rules—ideas that will find tough going in the current political climate.
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GOVERNMENT has created over 8,000 jobs in the health sector over the last one year to enhance provision of quality health services to citizens.This brings the number of health workers to 50,671.
Secretary to the Treasury Fredson Yamba said in the latest economic report released yesterday that 8,157 health workers were recruited in 2017 against a target of 7,400.http://epaper.daily-mail.co.zm/
An NYPD detective who is accused of exposing himself to young girls will face a judge in Nassau County today. As News 12 has reported, Robert Francis, 46, allegedly admitted to looking into girls' windows in Rockville Centre and touching himself.
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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – If you are in search for a job in the Hampton Roads area, a career fair at the Virginia Beach Resort Hotel & Conference Center will be held on Nov. 7.
The event is being put on by the National Career Fairs, and is free to the public.
It will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and the conference center located on 2800 Shore Dr. will hold multiple businesses looking to hire.
Those in attendance are encouraged to wear professional clothing and bring resumes.
Companies at the event may conduct onsite interviews.
A four vehicle collision shut down Highway 97 in Peachland Friday evening.
Police say a black car crossed the centre line.
Bob Inglis, a Republican, represented South Carolina in the House of Representatives from 1993 to 1999 and 2005 to 2011. House Speaker Paul D. Ryan asserted last week that if the president were a Democrat, the House wouldn't be pursing impeachment.
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“But there are areas where it’s hard,” he said during the same interview. “A good example is all the easing that’s coming from the ECB, and the liquidity effect of that. The hedge funds we have in Denmark operate in the Danish and Swedish repo markets. They’ve done a fantastic job — they pretty much all produced a doubled-digit return last year. So done properly, it’s a model that works.”
Police reports contrast with video of Bucks player's arrest
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Officers involved in the stun gun arrest of Milwaukee Bucks player Sterling Brown said in preliminary police reports that Brown was aggressive when he was approached about a parking violation, though body camera footage suggests that wasn't the case.
The police reports obtained by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel say Officer Joseph Grams, who initially encountered Brown in a Walgreens parking lot last January, described Brown as very aggressive in his body language and actions and called for backup as a result. Grams' draft report characterizes Brown as provoking the confrontation that ended with his arrest.
But the body camera video shows that Brown showed little if any resistance before he was taken down by several officers, shot with a stun gun and handcuffed. Three officers involved in the arrest were disciplined, with suspensions ranging from two to 15 days.
ABC may have canceled "Roseanne," but Roseanne Barr isn't going down without a fight.
The actress took to Twitter to slam reports that she is racist and that she is even considering taking action following the fallout over her controversial tweet.
"I'm not a racist, I never was & I never will be. One stupid joke in a lifetime of fighting 4 civil rights 4 all minorities, against networks, studios, at the expense of my nervous system/family/wealth will NEVER b taken from me," she wrote.
Baku. 2 February. REPORT.AZ/ Armenian armed units violated ceasefire a total of 13 times throughout the day, using grenade launchers.
Report was informed in the press service of Azerbaijani Ministry of Defence (MoD).
Armenian armed forces, located in nameless hills and in Aygepar village in Berd region subjected to fire the positions of the Azerbaijani Armed Forces located in Munjuglu and Alibayli villages of Tovuz region.
The positions of Azerbaijani Armed Forces were also fired from positions of Armenian military units located near the occupied Garagashli village of Aghdam region, Ashaghi Seyidahmadli village of Fuzuli region and Mehdili village of Jabrayil region, as well as from positions located in the nameless hills in Goranboy and Fuzuli regions.
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WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump said he would nominate Jessica Rosenworcel to fill a Democratic seat on the Federal Communications Commission, setting up another possible confirmation drama for the former commissioner.
The Trump administration also announced what it termed a “first wave” of nominations for U.S. attorneys around the country, as it seeks to speed the so-far-slow process of filling out its ranks.
A number of...
RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – Crews are battling a fire near Rio Rancho.
Officials say the fire is currently burning west of Northern and Unser.
Details about the fire are limited at this time.
KRQE News 13 has learned that Corrales is sending crews to assist with the fire.
This is a developing story. KRQE News 13 will provide updates as they become available.
Corrales fire sending crews to help with a brush fire in Rio Rancho. High fire danger it is hot and dry #befiresafe #corralesfiredepartment — Village of Corrales (@corralesvillage) June 14, 2017
How do you follow a time traveling mystery featuring a girl and a dog whose minds have been swapped?
How about a Prophecy, two warring families in a universe where magic is real and sword fights are fought with giant scissors, and (on Dirk’s Earth) Blackwing is being run by the idiot second in command from season one.
Then there’s the pleasant little hamlet of Bergsberg – where cars fall from trees!
BBC America’s Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency returns Saturday, October 14th (9/8C).
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SOUTHAMPTON airport’s latest airline has launched its ticket sales with a ski-themed winter schedule.
The airline – named Powdair – launched sales through its new website, powdair.ski with flights linking Switzerland’s Sion Airport with the south coast.
Based in Sion – the heart of the Swiss winter sport region, the Valais – Powdair seeks to offer skiers and snowboarders the chance to reach some of the world’s most famous winter sports resorts quickly and efficiently.
Powdair flights commence from December 15, 2017, and will aim to cut transfer times to some of Switzerland’s most sought after resorts, including Zermatt, Verbier Sans Fee and Nendaz.
Dave Lees, managing director of Southampton Airport, said: ‘One of our priorities is to offer passengers choice.
‘It is with great pleasure that we announce this new service to Sion.’
CALGARY - The Calgary Stampede will have not one but seven parade marshals this year.
Chiefs of the Treaty 7 First Nations in southern Alberta have been chosen to ride at the head of the parade on July 7.
They include three chiefs from the Blackfoot Confederacy, three from the Stoney Nakoda Nations and the chief of the Tsuut'ina Nation.
Tsuu'tina Chief Lee Crowchild says he's been involved with the Stampede since he was a boy and he's excited to be a marshal.
He says he's honoured that the Stampede approached his First Nation about participating.
Stampede president David Sibbald says the Stampede has had a strong relationship with First Nations since the event began 105 years ago.
Sibbald says Guy Weadick, who organized the first Stampede, requested at the time that indigenous people be part of the celebration.
A dark bay filly from the final crop of top sire Arch got the Ocala Breeders' Sales April 2-year-olds in training sale off to a fast start April 24, selling for $475,000 to bloodstock agent Steve Young on behalf of an undisclosed client.
Joe Appelbaum's Off the Hook consignment sold the filly that is out of the winning Quiet American mare American Skipper. The Arch filly (Hip 23) is a half sister to grade 1-placed, graded stakes winner Zivo .
OBSAPR, Hip 23: f, 2016, Arch - American Skipper, by Quiet American; Breeder: Thomas Coleman (FL) Sale Price: $475,000
Buyer: Steve Young, agent
Consignor: Off the Hook, agent
"She is a beautiful-moving filly that breezed great on the day that had inclement weather, on an inclement track," Young said of the filly's work in :10 2/5. "She is a two-turn filly that worked with a lot of quality. There are no more Arch mares, and he's a sire that everyone knows how much I like. I think she can be anything."
U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson lands in New Delhi on a mission to strenghten ties with India in the face of China's rising power in the region. No reporter narration.
Police officer colleagues of Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Officer Charleston Hartfield salute while "Taps" is played during a vigil for Hartfield at Police Memorial Park on Thursday in Las Vegas. Hartfield, who was off duty at the Route 91 Harvest country music festival on Oct. 1, was killed when Stephen Paddock opened fire on the crowd killing 58 people and injuring more than 450. The massacre is one of the deadliest mass shooting events in U.S. history.
Kendall Jenner — who’s on the May cover of Harper’s Bazaar — will help Editor-in-Chief Glenda Bailey “hit the switch” on Wednesday night to project iconic images from the magazine onto the Empire State Building.
Bazaar and Tiffany & Co. curated the photos to celebrate the mag’s 150th anniversary.
We hear a viewing party at the Rainbow Room will include guests such as Demi Moore and designers Alber Elbaz, Ralph Lauren, Brandon Maxwell, Carolina Herrera and Gabriela Hearst.
Gardaí investigating morning assault in Tipperary
24 April 2018
Gardai are investigating an assault in Co. Tipperary.
A man has been taken to hospital following the incident in Clonmel at around 8 AM in the Heywood Close area.
The male in 70s is being treated for non-life threatening injuries.
Gardaí say investigations are ongoing.
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LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Supreme Court has turned away the appeal of a former Rotary Club president convicted in the murder of his wife because prosecutors say he wanted to devote himself to a secret sexual bondage lifestyle that involved other women.
The court issued an order Tuesday regarding the appeal from Bob Bashara. The trial revealed that Bashara hosted men and women at a sex dungeon under a bar called the Hard Luck Lounge and went by bondage nickname “Master Bob.”
Bashara’s wife, Jane, was strangled by a handyman in their Grosse Pointe Park garage in 2012. Her body was discovered in her Mercedes-Benz in a Detroit alley.
Essex has one of the wealthiest streets in the UK.
Mope Lane, located in Witham, has been listed by property website Zoopla as being the seventh most expensive street outside of London.
The average house price on Mope Lane is a whopping £2,723,426 - more than ten times the national average of£226,185 and much more than the county's average of £362,738 according to Zoopla.
Zoopla's Rich List, which is released annually, uncovered the 10 most expensive streets in the 10 most populated counties in the country.
Fernbrook on Mope Lane was last sold in 2009, where it fetched more than £3.5m when it was put on the market.
The country lane is full of tucked away mansions.
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Unsurprisingly, London roads have dominated the rich list yet again, with Kensington Palace Gardens officially the most expensive street in the whole country weighing in at an incredible £35.6m.
Cringe-worthy comments made to people diagnosed with breast cancer are being highlighted on World Cancer Day.
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Breast Cancer Foundation NZ has released a video featuring comedians Urzila Carlson and Jackie Clarke acting out an awkward conversation between a newly diagnosed breast cancer patient and her friend.
"Women have been told they caused their own cancer by drinking from plastic bottles or carrying a cellphone near their breast; that they're lucky to be able to get a tummy tuck and a free 'boob job'; and that they can cure the cancer with turmeric," says Evangelia Henderson, chief executive at Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.
The video is based on feedback from real patients, and after demonstrating what not to say gives advice on how to be more helpful. The video can be seen on the Breast Cancer Foundation NZ YouTube page.
Mrs Henderson urges everyone to think before they speak, and avoid making a stressful situation worse.
In his most recent podcast, Peter Schiff hit a number of subjects, including oil prices, bond prices, Bitcoin, the dollar and tariffs. Peter said he thinks we’re seeing a lot of movement in a number of markets that are counter to the long-term trends.
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 3 Day' game
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday afternoon's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Pick 3 Day" game were:
2-5-8, Sum It Up: 15
(two, five, eight; Sum It Up: fifteen)
Best Buy will shutter one of its central Arkansas stores later this year, the company said Wednesday.
The retailer will not renew its lease at the Alcoa Crossings shopping center, 20815 Interstate 30 in Benton, said spokesman Shane Kitzman. That store will remain open through Nov. 3.
“Over the years, customers in the area have shown that they prefer to shop at our west Little Rock store,” Kitzman said, noting a wider selection at the outlet in Arkansas' capital city.
Alcoa Crossings, a 333,750-square foot shopping center, is also anchored by Target, Kohl's and Petco. A Five Below store is set to open there later this year.
Details surrounding a possible closure of Best Buy's Benton location were first reported by MySaline.com.
Those stock and bond pickers that cut mutual-fund fees most aggressively in 2016 are the ones that continue to lose clients to lower-cost rivals.
The average asset-weighted fee for actively managed stock mutual funds fell by 4.8% in 2016, the most severe decline since at least the 1990s, according to Morningstar Inc. Meanwhile the average asset-weighted fee for actively managed bond funds fell more than 6%.
The growing...
German Chancellor Angela Merkel attends the weekly cabinet meeting at the Chancellery in Berlin, Germany April 12, 2017. REUTERS/Hannibal Hanschke
BERLIN German Chancellor Angela Merkel has urged the United States and China to put political pressure on North Korea over its nuclear programme, pressing for a peaceful resolution to escalating tensions.
"I don't put my trust in military means, but rather in political pressure being exerted on North Korea from different sides," Merkel told the Funke media group in comments released on Thursday.
"If China and the United States do that together, it won't be without consequence," she added.
On Wednesday, Chinese President Xi Jinping called for a peaceful resolution of rising tension on the Korean peninsula in a telephone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump, as a U.S. aircraft carrier strike group steamed towards the region.
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One person is in the hospital after a shooting in central Toledo early Thursday morning.
The incident occurred on the 1300 block of Fitchland Avenue around 3 a.m.
Police say a 54-year-old man was shot in his side and transported to the hospital by life squad.
Police say the man will be okay but is not being cooperative with the officers.
They don't believe the man lived on Fitchland Avenue.
The shooting is believed to have been very close to a home which police raided two weeks ago.
No one has been arrested.
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The Financial Times is bolstering its commercial offering for clients with the acquisition of London-based research company Longitude.
With 910,000 paying print and digital readers, according to the publisher, the FT is better situated than ad-reliant publishers to weather a tough ad market. But advertising, along with branded content and events, is still important to the business newspaper.
Central Florida can meet your Valentine's Day needs, whether you failed to make reservations or are just looking for an alternative to the usual fancy dinner. Chocolate and beer seem like an unlikely duo on the surface, but you might be surprised.
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The MSU / UM football game is a day away and on Friday's "Current Sports with Al Martin" former MSU safety Otis Wiley and UM linebacker Allen Gant engage is some classic trash talk that is a must-listen!
Trash talk is apart of any rivalry and former Michigan State safety Otis Wiley and University of Michigan linebacker Allen Gant take off the gloves and let the insults fly on today's "Current Sports with Al Martin." With the big Spartans / Wolverines matchup just a day away, Al invites the two former players for this fun segment that embraces the dislike between the two school's, while also breaking down the X's and O's. Who will win? Ding, ding...this segment brings the heat!
Many rivers in Uttar Pradesh have breached the danger mark after heavy rainfall. According to the information given by the officials. Rivers Ghaghra and Saryu are flowing much above normal level while Rapti has breached the danger-mark severing connectivity in parts of Gonda district.
The Rapti was flowing above the danger mark in Balrampur that has led more than 80 villages being marooned, the official told IANS.
The Gonda district administration has asked people living near the river to go to higher and safer grounds due to the inundation of the embankment.
Rains have been taking place on Rapti since Monday causing it flow 0.280 metres above the danger mark.
A total of 18 flood posts have been established in the district, while two platoons of the Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC) have also been requisitioned.
Double parked trucks take a lot of blame for causing gridlock in the city, but the new battle plan to ease congestion by banning curbside deliveries during rush hour is frustrating business owners who say it hurts their bottom line. Roseanne Colletti reports. (Published 47 minutes ago)
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NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly says the league lacks a compelling reason to have its players compete in the next Winter Olympics in South Korea. If the NHL needs a compelling reason to compete in the next Winter Olympics, Bill Daly says the league hasn't found one yet.
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McAllen Democrat Vicente Gonzalez privately dined with President Trump at the White House Monday night.
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Leland King II had 25 points and a career-high 17 rebounds to help UC Santa Barbara remain tied atop the Big West Conference with a 75-51 win over CSU Northridge on Saturday night.
The victory improved the Gauchos' home record to 11-0, their best ever start to a season. Their overall record of 18-5 is their best overall start since the 1988-89 team did the same. In conference they are tied with UC Davis at 7-2.
UCSB first pulled away with an 8-2 run to end the first half with a 32-25 lead. The Gauchos then kept CSU Northridge (5-18, 2-7) at bay until going on a 19-1 run to lead 68-44.
Max Heidegger added four 3-pointers and 14 points, Marcus Jackson scored 12 and Ami Lakoju 10 for UC Santa Barbara.
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Manchester United went into the game aiming to bounce back following the Red Devils' poor 2-0 defeat to Tottenham in midweek.
And, despite not always hitting top form against Huddersfield, Jose Mourinho's side managed to close the gap on Manchester City with a hard-fought win.
David Wagner's team went into the interval level having thwarted every United attack.
But the Red Devils finally got their breakthrough via Lukaku in the 55th minute, bagging his 19th goal of the season so far with a sweet left-foot volley.
Manchester United added a second through Sanchez, making his first home appearance since joining from Arsenal last month.
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NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s top court has ruled that election candidates cannot use religion or caste to seek votes, describing them as corrupt practices under electoral laws.
India has a Hindu-nationalist government, and most political parties select candidates in various districts based on caste and religious considerations.
The ruling on Monday is considered significant as it comes months before elections in Uttar Pradesh state where dominant campaign issues are caste affiliations and the building of a Hindu temple in place of a 16th century mosque demolished by Hindu hardliners.
Legislature elections are also due in Punjab, Uttarakhand, Goa and Manipur states.
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Hindus constitute nearly 80 percent of India’s 1.25 billion people, while Muslims comprise 14.2 percent and the remaining 6 percent adhere to other religions, such as Christianity, Sikhism, Buddhism and Jainism.
BRUSSELS, April 5 EU antitrust regulators approved on Wednesday ChemChina's $43 billion bid for Swiss pesticides and seeds group Syngenta after the Chinese company agreed to sell assets to address competition concerns
The deal, the largest foreign acquisition by a Chinese company, will help China boost its potential food output. Reuters reported on Feb. 2 that the deal would be cleared with conditions.
The European Commission said the asset sales addressed competition concerns.
"It is important for European farmers and ultimately consumers that there will be effective competition in pesticide markets, also after ChemChina's acquisition of Syngenta," European Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager said in a statement. (Reporting by Foo Yun Chee; editing by Philip Blenkinsop)
A man was arrested late Sunday night after a security guard told police he punched a man in the bathroom of Crocodile Rocks at Broadway at the Beach. Ryan Jon Strickland, 37, was charged with second-degree assault and battery after Myrtle Beach police were called to the club around 10:30 p.m. Strickland told police the man was making rude comments to his wife and he confronted him in the bathroom where the man made another comment so he punched him in the face, according to an incident report.
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AMSBIO, a global provider of gene editing and personalized medicine technologies, has launched a service for high throughput gene expression analysis.
Based on the NanoString nCounter platform, the service works with a large array of sample types, including formats such as formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE), which have been difficult to analyze by more traditional quantitative PCR.
Using AMSBIO’s NanoString service you can simultaneously analyze expression of up to 800 mRNAs, miRNAs, DNA regions, or proteins. Simply send us your samples, and we will return a detailed gene expression report in less than two weeks. Researchers are able to choose from one of NanoString pre-made gene panels or design their own custom panel. Sample formats include RNA, cell and tissue lysates, whole blood, FFPE tissue, serum and plasma.
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GREENVILLE, Pennsylvania (WKBN) – Wilmington is attempting to win at least a share of Region 2 with a win tonight. Greenville is looking to secure a tie of first place.
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A defensive first quarter resulted in 20 total yards of offense and four punts combined by both teams. The game’s opening quarter saw all offensive plays take place in Wilmington territory.
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WINNIPEG, Manitoba, Oct. 06, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Gendis Inc. (TSX:GDS) received $12.9 million in cash and 561,725 shares of Pembina Pipeline Corporation (TSX:PPL) (“PPL”) following the closing of the takeover of Veresen Inc. (TSX:VSN) (“VSN”) by PPL. Gendis owned 2.0 million VSN shares.
Gendis repaid all of its debt from the cash proceeds, leaving a cash surplus of $4.1 million. Gendis is now debt free.
The 561,725 PPL shares, having a market value of $24.0-million, are expected to provide approximately $1.2 million of annual dividends to Gendis.
As stated in the Annual Report, Gendis continues to look at a variety of options and strategies.
For further information, please contact Mr. James E. Cohen, President and Chief Executive Officer of Gendis Inc. at (204) 474-5200.
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers take the stage at Klipsch Music Center, as part of their 40th Anniversary Tour May 13, 2017 in Noblesville, Ind. (Photo: Michelle Pemberton / IndyStar)
An open-mic tribute to the late Tom Petty is set for Saturday, Oct. 7, in Spring Hill.
Musicians are welcome to perform at the tribute from 7-9 p.m. at the Winchester Community Center at Evans Park, 563 Maury Hill St.
Petty, known for his hits such as "Free Fallin'" and "Refugee," died Oct. 2 in Malibu, Calif., of cardiac arrest. He was 67.
Musicians interested in participating can email Spring Hill Pickin' in the Park founder Matt Meyer at wmattmeyer@gmail.com for more information, but pre-registration is not necessary.
More information is also available at facebook.com/SpringHillPickinInThePark/.
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Edmonton police are investigating after pricey silver bars, registered guns and ammunition were stolen from an acreage in the city’s northeast earlier this month.
At around 5:45 p.m. on April 11, police were called to a property on the northeast city limits to a report of a break and enter.
Police said the suspect(s) cut the lock off a vehicle gate on the acreage, then broke into the home and stole a number of registered firearms worth nearly $20,000. A large amount of ammunition was also stolen.
Officers said the suspects(s) then broke into the garage, broke into a safe and stole several silver bars worth a total of $210,000.
Police are hopeful the items will be found and returned to the rightful owner, an Edmonton retiree.
Anyone with information about the theft is asked to contact the Edmonton Police Service at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone. Anonymous information can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online.
Gold prices zoomed by Rs 77 to Rs 29,147 per 10 grams in futures trade today as speculators created positions amid positive cues from the global market.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, gold for delivery in far-month June moved up by Rs 77, or 0.26 per cent, to Rs 29,147 per 10 grams in a business turnover of 12 lots.
The metal for delivery in February was trading higher by Rs 72, or 0.25 per cent, to Rs 29,093 per 10 grams in a turnover of 454 lots.
Analysts said widening of bets by participants, tracking a firming trend in global market, influenced the precious metal here in futures trade.
Meanwhile, gold rose 0.31 per cent to USD 1,228.50 an ounce in Singapore
Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi has posted on Twitter to give his reaction to scoring two goals on his debut for loan club Borussia Dortmund.
The Belgium international, aged 24, joined the German side on Wednesday and was immediately pressed into action for Friday night’s Bundesliga clash with Koln. He scored two goals in a 2-3 win for his new team.
After the final whistle, he wrote: “90mns, two goals, an assist & a great victory. Deam debut with @BVB #BatsmanBack.”
90mns, two goals, an assist & a great victory dream debut with @BVB #BatsmanBack pic.twitter.com/8qHKvlvSYa — Michy Batshuayi (@mbatshuayi) February 2, 2018
After seeing Dortmund’s official account translate his post-match comments into German, he also joked about how quickly he had picked up the language.
During these busy times, it pays to stay on top of the latest profit opportunities, and today’s blog post is a great place to start.
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Aamir Khan earned only Rs.11,000 with his debut film
Can you guess how much money Aamir Khan, whom we know as Bollywood’s all-time blockbuster actor, would have earned with his first movie? Eleven thousand in Indian rupees!
“I earned Rs 11,000 for Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak,” Aamir said recently during the 30th anniversary event for his debut Hindi film QSQT in Mumbai.
Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988) stands as his debut film where he had begun as a full-time actor and it just smashed a whooping success.
Aamir spoke of how life continued with public transport despite the instant hit those days.
“After Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (first commercially hit film), though I had a successful film, did not have money to buy a car. I used to use public transport until I started getting mobbed by people who recognised me in public,” he said.
Officers said 16-year-old Kasper Gullion left Pickens High School on Jan. 31 and has not been seen since. According to police, she is believed to be with missing 17-year-old Brandon Hembree.
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BERLIN, March 29 Family-owned German vacuum pump maker Busch hopes its increased offer for rival Pfeiffer Vacuum will allow it to start constructive talks with management after a previous attempt was rebuffed.
"With a premium of 28 percent, we've shown that we have taken notice of the previous criticism," Busch manager Sami Busch told Reuters.
Busch earlier on Wednesday made a new offer of 110 euros ($118.29)a share, compared with a previous offer of 96.20 euros, that Pfeiffer had said was too low.
The company decided to increase its offer after Pfeiffer reported good results, Busch added. Pfeiffer makes pumps used by manufacturers including semiconductor firms and makers of analytical devices such as electron microscopes.
($1 = 0.9299 euros) (Reporting by Anneli Palmen; Writing by Victoria Bryan)
Warrington have appointed Australian Steve Price as their new head coach on a two-year contract.
The 40-year-old, a former St George Illawarra head coach who has been assistant with Cronulla for the last three years, succeeds Tony Smith who brought his nine-year reign to a close at the end of the season.
'I am excited to be heading to the UK and being part of the Warrington Wolves for 2018,' Price said after he was confirmed as head coach.
Steve Price has been confirmed as Warrington's new head coach on a two-year contract
'I endeavour to build a tough and resilient team, that is attractive to watch and will enhance the Wire brand.'
Price helped coach Cronulla to victory over Melbourne Storm in the 2016 NRL Grand Final and Warrrington chief executive Karl Fitzpatrick is confident the Australian can bring success to Warrington.
'We firmly believe that in Steve Price we have found the right man to bring success to Warrington Wolves,' said Fitzpatrick.
CLEVELAND– Communities across Northeast Ohio are celebrating the Fourth of July with parades.
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AURORA
Parade & July 4 Festival
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Parade starts at Heinen’s in Barrington Town Square at 11 a.m. Festival goes from noon to 3 p.m. at Kiwanis-Moore Park.
BEDFORD/BEDFORD HEIGHTS
Parade on July 4 at 10 a.m.
The parade starts at Columbus and Washington Street, proceeds east on Columbus Road to Perkins Road, disbanding at Bedford Heights City Hall.
LAKEWOOD
Parade & Concert July 4 at 10 a.m.
Parade begins at Lake Avenue at Kenneth Driver and ends at Lakewood Park. The Lakewood Project will perform at 7 p.m. at Lakewood Park. Fireworks at 9:45 p.m.
KAMM’S CORNER
Parade on July 4 at 9:30 a.m.
Starts at Lorain Avenue and Rocky River Drive.
April 12 Three F Co Ltd :
* Says the company enters into a business combination contract with Lawson, as a step of capital and business alliance formed with Lawson Inc previously
* Says the company plans to transfer partial convenience store business (operation of 281 stores under the brands of three F, q’s mart and gooz) to its new wholly owned subsidiary L.TF.PJ (the new unit) which will be set up on June 1 and located in Kanagawa prefecture
* Co will split partial rights and obligations in the new unit to Lawson, with transaction amount of 11.7 billion yen
* Co plans to transfer stake to Lawson in co's unit which was established on Sept. 7, 2016, to ensure that co and Lawson will hold a 51 percent stake and a 49 percent stake respectively after transaction
* Lawson will pay 3.3 billion yen accordingly, for the stake transfer
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GETTY - STOCK IMAGE Temperatures are expected to plunge as low as -8C in remote parts of Britain
Bitter winds from the Arctic will bring chilly mornings, widespread frosts and even sleet or snow over high ground in the far north. Gardeners have been warned to keep delicate plants under cover as plunging temperatures threaten widespread frost.
GETTY - STOCK IMAGE Bitter winds will bring chilly moorings, frosts and even sleet or snow in the far north
Most places will start to feel milder at the end of the week before another cold blast strikes at the weekend. Temperatures were due to dip to -8C in parts of the far north last night, with lows close to freezing forecast elsewhere.
GETTY - STOCK IMAGE Gardeners have been warned to keep delicate plans under cover
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JOPLIN, Mo. (AP) – Someone is reading the newspaper. Philip Myers used the Christmas Day edition of the Joplin, Missouri, Globe to propose to Racritia Hobson. He flipped to page 5C for her and they saw photos of their 10 years together. By the time she got to the line, “FINALLY, Will You Marry Me?” Myers had dropped to one knee and pulled the ring out of his pajama pocket. After a moment of shock and lots of tears, she said, “Yes.”
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As a kid, summer meant endless possibilities. With all the free time you were finally able to do what you darned well pleased. Maybe you spent summer at camp, or playing with neighborhood kids, or going to the beach... No matter what, there was always a certain magic which accompanied those warmest months. This list goes out to all the people who haven't had a proper summer break in years. Though you may no longer be able to spend these months exactly how you want, there are thankfully a few movies which capture sweet summer joy. So, if you'd rather be lounging by a pool in Italy right now, we have just the film! If you miss the endless days of summer camp, we've got you covered! No matter how you'd choose to spend your summer months, these films will, once again, make you feel like you're on vacation.
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Monday on MSNBC conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt said America was “getting tired of the pile on 24/7 ” of President Donald Trump.
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Hewitt: said, “I do believe the hair-trigger criticism of everyone is wearing out it’s welcome with America.”
He continued, “So the overblown hysteria and Jeff was just venting there about transcripts that may or may not exist, that have or have not been seen like the BuzzFeed dossier which was trash, I think most people in America are getting tired of the pile on 24/7 of the new president. He had a very successful weekend, and Mike Flynn, by the way, very successful statement about Iran. We haven’t seen any Iranian speedboats charging at American destroyers since General Flynn made his statement. So, all in all, I think the original team is still there and Donald Trump is sticking with them.”
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MLB.com’s Rhett Bollinger reports that the Twins have placed outfielder Byron Buxton back on the 10-day disabled list. He will have his broken toe reexamined.
Buxton, 24, suffered his broken toe in mid-April and returned from the DL on May 10, having also battled migraine issues. He struggled immensely in the two and a half weeks since, batting .128/.146/.170 in 49 plate appearances.
Max Kepler and Ryan LaMarre handled center field while Buxton was out the first time and that figures to be the case this time as well.
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Rich Wells has been named vice president (VP) of operations for the U.S. Gulf Coast and site director for Dow Texas Operations. Wells succeeds Earl Shipp, who retired from Dow Sept. 30.
Wells has been with Dow since 1982 when he joined in Freeport. He most recently served as vice president and site director for Michigan Operations.
For more information, visit www.dow.com or call (989) 636-1000.
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I read it as a couple of people want to own the club but don't have the money to pay off the debt and do so. They will invest "some" money if they can have it for free or pay minimal debt. The creditors aren't happy with the minimal payment.
The bids that are left will want so form of assurance what the RFL deal will be if the liquidation route happens. It smacks of someone wanting the club for free with not real consequences other than a points deduction of 12.
Hope it's sorted as time is running out, I think as some point the RFL will need to put a dealing in place if you are going to be re-registers in any comp.
Martinsen has registered just three points in 35 games this season.
It's not like his 11 points in 55 games last year were prolific, but the sophomore has taken a notable step back in 2016-17. The fact that his minus-5 rating is actually fifth best on the team illustrates just how much Colorado has struggled as a whole this year, so it's not surprising that Martinsen's game hasn't developed further -- especially considering his modest 9:54 of average ice time.
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February 14, 2017 Pennine Petroleum Corporation is pleased to announce that it has signed a Production Sharing Agreement with Albpetrol Sh.A for the exploration and development of the Velca Block in Albania. The finalized PSA contains a license agreement signed by Pennine, Albania's Ministry of Energy and Industry, and Albpetrol, the country's state-owned energy firm, for a six -year exploratory lease-convertible to a 25-year production lease, upon discovery of oil and/or natural gas accumulations.
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Man shot in thigh on South Side
A man was shot in the thigh Saturday afternoon near Washington Park on the South Side.
The 23-year-old man was shot in the right thigh about 3:15 p.m. in the 140 block of West Garfield Boulevard, in the area of the Robert Taylor Homes, Chicago Police said.
He was taken to Stroger Hospital in an unknown condition, police said.
No additional information was immediately available.
Area South detectives are investigating.
The “main event” in the annual two-week long Back to the Bricks begins by taking car enthusiasts back in time for a movie at the drive-in.
Back to the Bricks also hosted tune-up parties Aug. 8 to 13 throughout Genesee County in Flint Township, Clio, Linden, Fenton, Davison, Mt. Morris and Beecher.
"We're the birthplace of General Motors. We have Factory One with 110 years of automotive history that we can now stand in today. We have the Sloan Museum, the Buick Gallery, the UAW memorial for the sit-downers," organizer Al Hatch previously told MLive-The Flint Journal. "When you stop and think about it, and you look at our automotive history, Flint is a destination. We're trying out best to build and preserve that."
A mum was attacked by a dog while walking with her two children and pet dog in Kettering.
The attack happened in High Street, close to McDonalds, at about 4.45pm on Sunday, April 9.
A police spokesman said: “The offender’s dog, which was off its lead, gripped the victim’s dog around the neck and when removed it then scratched and pushed at the woman’s leg causing a large scratch and bruising.”
The dog owner was described as white, aged about 30, 6ft with a stocky build.
He has a large ginger dog called Monty.
Anyone with information about the incident can call Northamptonshire Police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
Idols SA judge Somizi finally let the cat out the bag this past weekend and gave the world a proper glimpse of his bae, but we've been watching their love blossom for months.
Somizi first revealed that he found new love in July last year but it took seven months before the star finally introduced his bae, Mohale Motaung to fans.
The pair attended the Sun Met in Cape Town this past weekend, sporting matching outfits for their big reveal.
MOSCOW, April 5 The Russian central bank's key rate does not influence the country's economic growth that much, German Gref, the chief executive of Sberbank, Russia's biggest lender, said on Wednesday.
Speaking at an economic conference, Gref added that labour productivity was a key driver for economic growth in the future. (Reporting by Andrey Ostroukh and Alexander Winning; writing by Maria Kiselyova; editing by Sujata Rao)
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12/11/17- Comedian Tommy Davidson is joining the TJMS crew in the Funny Chair this morning! Davidson got to cutting a quick beat to the song Happy Days. He definitely put his own twist on it for sure!
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NEW ORLEANS - The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Foundation has announced plans for its 10th annual Sync Up event, which coincides with the annual Jazz and Heritage Festival.
Sync Up is a series of panel discussions, interviews, screenings and social events. It's designed to bring together music, film and digital leaders for meetings and educational programs.
Topics will include the amount of money aspiring artists should expect to spend to produce indie records; what talent buyers are looking for as they sign musicians for festivals; and, the process of getting films accepted for film festivals.
Sync Up Music events take place April 28 and April 29; and May 5 and May 6. In between are Sync Up Cinema programs running May 1-May 3.
Registration information is available at the foundation's website: jazzandheritage.org.
With the Edmonton Oilers mired in a scoring drought, it's no surprise they spent a lot of time Monday working on their power play. They're 0/12 with the man advantage over their last four games.
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US stocks opened higher on Wednesday, rebounding from a steep selloff in the previous session on worries about a political crisis in Italy.
[WASHINGTON] US stocks opened higher on Wednesday, rebounding from a steep selloff in the previous session on worries about a political crisis in Italy.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 106.38 points, or 0.44 per cent, at the open to 24,467.83. The S&P 500 opened higher by 12.57 points, or 0.47 per cent, at 2,702.43. The Nasdaq Composite gained 31.82 points, or 0.43 per cent, to 7,428.41 at the opening bell.
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If it's been a while since you last gave your neurons a workout, embark on one of these smart trips to be more informed about yourself and the world. We take you to five places: Vancouver, Canada, to see a TED talk; Aspen, Colo., for an ideas festival, a Palm Springs presidential retreat center, a Washington D.C. current events museum, and Montana's Yellowstone National Park for courses on nature's bounty.
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WOLFEBORO, N.H. (AP)  Police say a New Hampshire woman who answered a scammer's ad to pick up and ship an illegally purchased computer has been charged with stealing the laptop and shipping magazines instead.
Wolfeboro police in March were contacted by a business owner who said a hacker used their account to buy a computer.
WMUR-TV reports police said 51-year-old Jennifer Wozmak answered an online "job" to ship the computer overseas. But they said she didn't send the laptop, just magazines. She sold the computer to someone else.
She's been charged with theft. Wolfeboro Police Chief Dean Rondeau says she had no affiliation with the original scammer, other than the advertisement.
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It wasn't immediately known if Wozmak had an attorney, and a possible number rang unanswered.
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A decade since they were named the “the best new band in Britain” by the NME and completed recording their debut album, Love It When I Feel Like This, The Twang are back on tour, playing the record in full.
As well as the UK tour to celebrate their debut album, The Twang have also released their Best Of, Either Way, It’s The Best Of The Twang – five lads from Quinton, Birmingham who spent three years of nightly practices believing all the time they would make it.
Three years of hard work finally paid off and their dedication to the band and their belief in themselves was rewarded.
The Twang play Sheffield’s O2 Academy on December 14. For tickets, see sheffieldacademy.co.uk
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Facebook released its "Community Standards" on Tuesday, a list of official rules that outlines the types of posts that can get you banned from using Facebook. It also outlines the types of users it doesn't allow to post.
I dug through Facebook's guidelines to understand what's allowed and what isn't.
Facebook breaks down the types of unacceptable posts and content into six different categories, including: "Violence and Criminal Behavior," "Safety," "Objectionable Content," "Integrity and Authenticity," "Respecting Intellectual Property," and "Content-Related Requests."
This is what is and what isn't allowed:
TOKYO, April 28 Japan's Nikkei share average ticked down on Friday as a relief rally driven by fading political worries in Europe fizzled, but the benchmark managed to score its largest weekly gain since early December.
The Nikkei fell 0.3 percent to 19,196.74 , off five-week highs of 19,289.43 touched on Wednesday. But it was up 3.1 percent on the week.
The broader Topix fell 0.3 percent to 1,531.80, with turnover of the main board hitting 2.546 trillion yen, its highest in three weeks and about 15 percent above the long-term average.
Nintendo, the most heavily traded shares on Friday, rose 2.1 percent after its earnings suggested strong sales of its new Switch console. (Reporting by Hideyuki Sano; Editing by Shri Navaratnam)
This Nov. 21, 2017 photo provided by Yellowstone National Park shows a bighorn sheep in Yellowstone National Park, Wyo., suspected of being infected with a contagious disease that causes the animals to get sores on their mouths and faces. Yellowstone park officials say several bighorn rams in the park have caught the viral disease that causes unsightly mouth sores. Yellowstone National Park via AP Jake Frank
MEXICO CITY (AP) - Mexico’s national security commissioner says respected journalist Javier Valdez was killed last year because of his work.
National Security Commissioner Renato Sales also said Tuesday at a brief news conference that the arrest of a suspect in Valdez’s killing was achieved without force. The government announced late Monday that a Sinaloa cartel member known by the nickname “Koala” was arrested in Tijuana.
Weeks before his murder, Valdez interviewed Damaso Lopez, who had been Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman’s right-hand man leading the Sinaloa cartel. At the time, Lopez was battling Guzman’s sons for control of the cartel.
Valdez’s colleagues and journalism advocates called on the government Tuesday to continue pursuing the mastermind of the May 15, 2017, slaying in the western city of Culiacan.
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After nearly two decades with the U.S. Postal Service, Pam Shiver has earned the top prize, and it's only a few blocks away from where she grew up.
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SARAH ROTHWELL POWELL celebrated her 97th birthday Saturday. She was born Dec. 31, 1919, to Belle Kennedy Rothwell and Cornelius Rothwell.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - The following is a statement by Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa: 'On February 8, The Kellogg Company announced its short-sighted plan to eliminate their U.S. snacks direct store delivery system across the country which will destroy nearly 1,200 good, Teamster jobs in key markets across the country. It is an outrage for Kellogg's - an iconic American company - to turn its back on working families.
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× Man accused of kidnapping, attempting to rape Collierville woman arrested
COLLIERVILLE, Tenn. — A man accused of attacking a woman in Collierville has been taken into custody.
In late June the woman was walking down Market Boulevard near Green Oaks when she was reportedly approached by Cadarius Luellen. He then attacked the woman and tried to rape her, police said.
Authorities said the 28 year old was taken into custody on Monday thanks to the help of the public.
He’s been charged with aggravated kidnapping and attempted rape.
Microsoft briefly surpassed Google's parent company Alphabet in market value for the first time in three years, suggesting a bounce back from a company widely regarded to have lost its way.
Microsoft became the world’s third most valuable firm at the close of trading on Tuesday. In early trading on Wednesday, the company grew again to a market value of $759bn (£570bn), beating Alphabet's market cap of $745bn. The two companies swapped places with Alphabet falling to the number four spot.
Microsoft’s stock price is now at $98 (£74) per share, up 40 pc in the past 12 months.
Apple retains its spot as the most valuable company and Amazon holds the second position. The change over in places only...
Antonio Conte will not be punished for his dealing of Diego Costa's future
Chelsea look set to sell star striker Costa this summer after manager Conte told the player he isn’t part of next season’s plans.
Costa received the information via text message and has confirmed he will seek a new club this summer.
The Spain international had preferred to re-join Atletico Madrid but their transfer ban until 2018 rules out a move.
And Italian broadcaster Premium Sport claim Conte’s handling of the affair has irked Chelsea, although he has escaped punishment.
Their biggest problem the board has is that the situation has become public.
HOLLAND, Mich. (AP)  Former Republican Congressman Pete Hoekstra (HUK'-struh) is the new U.S. ambassador to the Netherlands.
White House spokeswoman Vanessa Morrone says Hoekstra was sworn in Monday afternoon by Vice President Mike Pence.
Hoekstra was confirmed last month by the U.S. Senate. He previously served as chair of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and was the ranking Republican on the Committee until 2011.
First elected to Congress in 1992, Hoekstra was born in the Netherlands and moved to the U.S. with his family when he was 3. He was an executive with Michigan-based office furniture maker Herman Miller and later ran unsuccessful campaigns for Michigan governor and U.S. Senate.
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President Donald Trump nominated Hoekstra for the ambassador post earlier this year.
Utah dismantles LSU in 2nd Round of NIT
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - The LSU Tiger basketball team never stood a chance against a red hot shooting Utah club that buried the Tigers under a barrage of three-point shots en route to a 95-71 victory in the second round of the NIT.
Utah connected on 14 of 27 three point attempts that helped the Utes race out to a twenty point lead in the first half. LSU would chip away at that lead, but never seriously threaten to make it a tightly contested game.
LSU was led by Tremont Waters who posted 19 points on six of sixteen shooting. Skylar Mays poured in 16 points, Aaron Epps had 12 and Randy Onwasor rounded out LSU's double digit scorers with ten.
Utah had even scoring with five players in double figures, led by Sedrick Barefield with 17 points.
LSU finishes the season with a 18-15 record, 8-10 in SEC play.
The Tigers will lose seniors Duop Reath, Aaron Epps, Randy Onwasor and Reed Vial.
If the recent releases of Kdenlive, OpenShot, Pitivi, and others haven't satisfied your needs, perhaps you may want to try out the latest build of Avidemux.For those in need of a basic cross-platform, open-source video editor, Avidemux 2.6.16 is now available. Avidemux 2.6.16 is coming just one month after the previous release and together provide a modestly-sized bundle of updates. Avidemux 2.6.16 updates its FFmpeg library, adds a resizer to VA-API, improvements to its Qt user-interface, fixed sub-titling on macOS, re-emabled NVENC video encoding support, and build system improvements.November's Avidemux 2.6.15 release had improved hardware decoding support, added support for HEVC/VC1 with VA-API on Linux, fixed NVENC NVIDIA video encoding, experimental Dxva2 video decoder for Windows, and various other updates.Those wishing to learn about the latest changes to the Avidemux video editor open-source software can learn more at its Free.fr project site.
A woman has been taken to hospital in a serious condition following a fire in south Belfast.
Emergency services were alerted to a fire in Donegal Avenue around 5.45pm this evening.
The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service despatched two A&E crews to the scene and following assessment and initial treatment at the scene, a female patient was taken to the Royal Victoria Hospital in a serious condition.
There are no further details at this time.
Choir's Performance At Trump Inauguration Divides Mormons
The Mormon Tabernacle Choir will perform at the inauguration of Donald Trump. That move is not going over well with some members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
DHAKA, April 10 Bangladesh Petroleum Corp (BPC) has floated an international tender to sell 170,000 barrels of naphtha for May 11-13 loading from Chittagong, according to the tender document.
The tender will close on April 24 with validity up to May 2.
In February, state-owned BPC sold a cargo of the same size to oil trading giant Vitol at a discount of 17 cents to Singapore quotes.
Bangladesh's sole Eastern Refinery, which has a capacity of 33,000 barrels per day, produces 1.26 million barrels of naphtha a year.
BPC imports 600,000 tonnes of Murban crude from Abu Dhabi National Oil Co and another 600,000 tonnes of Arab Light from Saudi Aramco annually for the refinery.
(Reporting by Ruma Paul; Editing by Sunil Nair)
This is the moment firearms officers safely disarmed a man as he marched towards them carrying two knives, in footage captured on body cameras now being rolled out to police across the West Midlands. The video shows armed police racing towards a residential block in Birmingham city centre following reports that a man had stabbed two knives into a wooden reception desk. Staff locked themselves in an office and called police, who were faced by Aron Tesfalem as he left the block. The images show how Tesfalem was ordered around 10 times to drop the knives before officers, who have their guns drawn, decided to deploy the Taser. The force has released the images to show the threats firearms officers routinely face, as well as the power of body worn video (BWV) in capturing vital evidence for court.
The head of the agency that runs New York City’s subways and buses is retiring. The announcement comes the day after a long-awaited new subway line opened.
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Monday that Thomas Prendergast will retire early this year.
Prendergast has been the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s chairman and CEO since 2013. He’s worked for the agency for over 25 years.
During his chairmanship, the agency has grappled with repairing damage from 2012’s Superstorm Sandy while wrapping up major new projects.
The first portion of the Second Avenue subway line began carrying the public Sunday under Manhattan’s Upper East Side. The line has been envisioned since the 1920s.
Last year saw the opening, on Manhattan’s far West Side, of what was then the city’s first new subway station since 1989.
Super Eagles midfielder, Ogenyi Onazi landed in London on Monday evening to sign for English Championship side, Birmingham.
Onazi, before now has been playing for Turkish side, Trabzonspor.
According to Completesports the former Lazio player currently lodged at London Bridge Hotel, Southwark.
He is set become a Birmingham player by the end of the day.
Birmingham manager Harry Redknapp confirming the club’s interest in the Nigerian.
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The initial call came in shortly before 2 p.m. Smith County officials are controlling the scene, but they requested the help of the Tyler Fire Marshal's office. Many explosions have taken place at the business.
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BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — The subway in Azerbaijan's capital has suspended service in the wake of a massive blackout in the Caspian Sea nation.
The authorities said the Baku subway will be closed for the entire day Wednesday due to unstable power supply. City officials provided extra buses to help commuters.
The power outage hit the ex-Soviet nation early Tuesday when a transformer at one of the nation's power plants caught fire. It was the worst blackout in Azerbaijan since the 1991 Soviet collapse, and energy workers were struggling for a second day to restore supply.
President Ilham Aliyev has set up a government commission to investigate the reasons behind the blackout.
Pothole pain has reached a new depth in Bloomfield Hills, so much so that a street in one neighborhood has almost fully collapsed.
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It's on Devonbrook Dr. near Long Lake and Telegraph, and the entire road is now blocked off as the street has caved in from curb to curb.
The pothole first appeared in 2016, and residents say it's more than just a major hassle, it's a liability and it's been ignored by the road commission while gradually getting bigger and taking a turn for the worse.
"In the last two weeks, it's gone from a small pothole that was just on the side of the road and as you can see the road is now almost completely collapsed," Harris VanCleef, a resident, said.
We spoke with the Oakland County Road Commission and they tell us they are waiting on final approval from the Department of Environmental Quality due to a protected waterway and regulations.
The meeting happened in the same week Mayor Tom Henry and other community leaders released a video bringing attention to the homicide problem. On Saturday, the families looked for results. Some blamed the system while others worked to unite against the killers.
Rupee unchanged
The rupee remained steady against the dollar on Thursday due to prevalent sluggish trading activity, dealers said. The rupee gained single paisa to close at 105.40 to the dollar as compared to Wednesday's closing of 105.41. Forex dealers said the rupee / dollar parity remained stable due to slowdown in the dollar demand from importers and corporate sector.
KATHMANDU: Elephants helped rescue hundreds of tourists from a flooded jungle safari park in Nepal, officials said yesterday, as the death toll from flash floods and landslides after four days of heavy rain rose to 70.
The Rapti River overflowed its banks in Sauraha, 80km south of the capital, Kathmandu, inundating hotels and restaurants and leaving some 600 tourists stranded.
Sauraha, on the fringe of Chitwan National Park, is home to 605 rhinoceroses and is popular with foreign tourists.
"Some 300 guests were rescued on elephant backs and tractor trailers to (nearby) Bharatpur yesterday and the rest will be taken to safer places today," head of a group of Sauraha hotel owners Suman Ghimire said over the phone.
Floods have also swept the nearby north-east Indian state of Assam in the past two days, killing at least 15 people and displacing nearly 2.3 million, officials said yesterday.
Sam Hunt debuted his brand new-song "Nothing Lasts Forever" at a concert in Indianapolis, IN on Saturday.
The performance was part of the Firestone Legends Day Concert at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, before the 2018 Indianapolis 500.
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Check out the companies making headlines after the bell Monday:
Boeing shares climbed 1.4 percent after the bell. The aerospace and defense company's board said Monday that it was hiking its quarterly dividend 20 percent. Boeing also announced it will replace an existing share repurchase program with a new $18 billion authorization.
Shares of Comcast gained 1.4 percent in extended trading. The media company announced it dropped a bid to acquire 21st Century Fox, leaving Disney as the final contender.
Disney stock nosed up, while Fox stock dipped more than 1 percent..
Casey's General stock dropped more than 4 percent in the extended session. The convenience store chain reported third quarter revenue and earnings that missed Wall Street expectations.
It’s an incentive, or maybe better yet, a reward, for helping out this holiday season. Gold Miners Inn General Manager Sean Gilleran says he’s offering some prizes if you donate to Toys for Tots at his downtown Grass Valley hotel…
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Gilleran says he’ll be giving away two prizes-one is a one-night stay in an executive king suite, and the other is breakfast for six, redeemable anytime within the next couple of months. Gilleran says he’s been doing this for about three years now with a great deal of success, but he also says some people who donate aren’t interested in the prizes…
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Gilleran says last year, people were so generous that the Toys for Tots box in the lobby was filled three times over, and he hopes to meet or exceed that number this year.
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Nearly two years after a whale watching boat capsized off the coast of Tofino, the Transportation Safety Board has finally released the results of its investigation. As Jordan Armstrong reports the TSB put forward three recommendations calling for better passenger safety.
They’re as British as a cup of tea but the future of some of the nation’s favourite crisps could be at risk after Walkers announced one of its most popular flavours could be scrapped.
Salt and vinegar, prawn cocktail and smokey bacon are all in the firing line as Walkers revealed they’re having a vote to see which flavour should be axed.
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* Successfully issues a 150 million Swiss francs ($151.32 million) fixed-rate bond
* Issued a third fixed-rate bond amounting to 150 million Swiss francs with a coupon of 0.8 pct and a maturity of 5 years
* Proceeds are to be used primarily for repayment of bank financing Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9913 Swiss francs) (Gdynia Newsroom)
The Vic-Alert automated warning system sent word to thousands of South Island subscribers early Tuesday morning about the potential tsunami hazard. Roughly 6,500 people were signed up for the service before the tsunami warning, and as of mid-morning Tuesday, approximately 23,000 were on board. Don Descoteau/Victoria News
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A North Charleston jewelry store owner accused of killing his wife at the family business surrendered with his hands in the air and told responding officers "I shot her and the gun's inside," according to an incident report. Police who responded to the scene at Colucci's Jewelers on Rivers Avenue on Friday were also met by several people who said "He shot her.
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A Kerry man has pleaded guilty to engaging in sexual activity with a girl under the age of 17.
The man, who cannot be named for legal reasons, pleaded guilty to two charges at Tralee Circuit Criminal Court.
This related to incidents which happened in July 2016 at a house in the county.
The man in his late twenties was placed on the Sex Offenders’ Register given the age of the victim.
The case was adjourned until January 15th next and a probation report on the accused is to be prepared.
Authorities in South Carolina say four people were found dead in a home in what appears to be a murder-suicide.
Jon Walters has hit out at Stoke fans for booing Saido Berahino
Stoke have finished ninth in each of the last three seasons and been a Premier League club since 2008.
But four straight defeats sparked anxiety among fans at Saturday’s 3-1 win against Hull and they booed the substitution of Saido Berahino.
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* APRIL 2018 DEMAND (REVENUE PASSENGER KILOMETERS OR RPKS) ROSE BY 6.2% COMPARED TO APRIL 2017 - IATA
* APRIL CAPACITY (AVAILABLE SEAT KILOMETERS OR ASKS) INCREASED BY 5.9%, AND LOAD FACTOR CLIMBED 0.2 PERCENTAGE POINT TO 82.3% - IATA
* INCREASES IN (...) MOST NOTABLY FUEL PRICES, MEANS WE ARE UNLIKELY TO SEE INCREASED STIMULATION FROM LOWER FARES IN 2018 - IATA CEO Source text: bit.ly/2L7m7R0 (Gdynia Newsroom)
A news report says the shots in Macerata town came from a car with two people on board who are now being sought by police
Published 8:14 PM, February 03, 2018
ROME, Italy – Four people were wounded on Saturday, February 3, after shots were fired on passersby from a car driving around a town in central Italy, Italian media reported.
The television news channel Rai News 24 said the shots came from an Alfa Romeo with two people on board who are now being sought by police.
The newspaper Corriere Adriatico said 4 people were wounded in the incident in the town of Macerata, one of them in serious condition. – Rappler.com
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Grammy-Nominated Singer and Songwriter Aloe Blacc joins us to talk about his new project “America’s Musical Journey”
A quick glance at Maryam Namazie’s twitter timeline will remind you that she is no anti-Muslim bigot. Criticisms of Islamist extremism and the Iranian regime are, as you would expect, mixed in with condemnations of Trump, the appalling Bannon (do read this chilling piece if you haven’t already), arson attacks on refugee shelters and the Quebec mosque murders. But the University of Westminster ISOC is doing its best to get her uninvited from a discussion of secularism.
Concerns have been raised about this ISOC in the past – whereas they were perfectly happy to issue an invitation to the vile hate preacher Haitham al-Haddad, it seems they won’t tolerate the presence of secular, liberal Maryam Namazie on campus.
WASHINGTON (AP) — US Supreme Court rejects Arkansas’ request to allow the state to conduct its first execution since 2005 .
An Afghan official says that at least one police officer has been killed by a roadside bomb in eastern Logar province.
Salim Saleh, spokesman for the provincial governor in Logar, said Monday that four other people including a district police commander and three road construction engineers were wounded in the blast.
Meanwhile at least six people were wounded in another explosion near the western city of Herat Sunday evening.
No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attacks in Logar and Herat provinces.
Sixteen drivers on the current Formula 1 grid will take part in testing during this week's two-day in-season test in Bahrain. Championship leader Sebastian Vettel is staying on in Bahrain after his victory to drive on Wednesday, with reserve driver Antonio Giovinazzi starting the test on Tuesday.
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“So I would say this year it’s just the versatility that they have on the offensive side. You see the receivers being effective. You see the running game being effective with multiple backs. You see the athletic quarterback being able to hurt you with his legs. There’s just so many different things that you have to be able to account for that that’s enough to keep a defensive coordinator up at night.”
Another solid month for the U.S. economy as American companies added 200,000 new workers to their payrolls last month. The unemployment rate remained unchanged at 4.1 percent, but wages are rising. Although the number of unemployed Americans continues to fall, recruiting agencies say they've never been busier. Mil Arcega explains.
Now that the Phoenix Suns season is over at 24 wins against 58 losses, it's time to look back at our preseason predictions! We knew coming into the season that the Suns were a team in transition, with a coach not likely to completely tank from day one but a roster loaded with too much young talent to bury on the bench. The Suns had 10 players aged 25 or younger on the team , and 4 players 31 or older.
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Eight people willing to volunteer their time for the sake of children completed the required 24-hours of training Wednesday to become Court-Appointed Special Advocates volunteers.
CASA volunteers help abused and neglected children and look out for their well being when they find themselves caught up in the legal system.
each volunteer spends time getting to know the child they sponsor to help judges understand the child's needs.
"This is new for me. I'm retired so I'm looking for something, gainfully to do with my time," volunteer Jim Bolliger said.
Each year there are about 1,200 cases of abused or neglected children just in Nueces County.
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Confirmed Team News: Watford vs Spurs lineups
Watford team to play Spurs
#watfordfc subs v Spurs: Pantilimon (GK), Sinclair, Ighalo, Kabasele, Mason, Stewart, Rowan. — Watford FC (@WatfordFC) January 1, 2017
Watford make four changes as they host Tottenham Hotspur today.
Craig Carthcart, Juan Camilo Zúñiga, Abdoulaye Doucouré and Troy Deeney return to the time.
Miguel Britos, Daryl Janmaat, Valon Behrami and Odion Ighalo drop out.
Spurs team to play Watford
Tottenham Hotspur make four changes for today’s clash with Watford at Vicarage Road.
The big news is that centre-back Toby Alderweireld returns to the team. Kieran Trippier, Kevin Wimmer and Heung-min Son also come into the side.
They replace Kyle Walker, Jan Vertonghen, Mousa Dembele and Moussa Sissoko.
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Canada's main stock index ended slightly higher on Monday, as energy stocks gained with higher oil prices and base metal and some gold miners also ticked higher while bank and railway stocks weighed.
The Toronto Stock Exchange's S&P/TSX composite index unofficially closed up 7.44 points, or 0.05 per cent, at 16,103.51. Half of the index's 10 main sectors ended higher.
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Paul Gascoigne has been spotted back at Ibrox ahead of Rangers ' clash with Hibs.
The Light Blues legend was snapped on social media in the dressing room and on the pitch.
Graeme Murty's side take on the Hibees in a crucial Premiership tie this afternoon and the Geordie has made the trip to take in the action.
Posted on Twitter by Kong Events, the 50-year-old looks right up for the game.
More pictures show Gazza in the trophy room and back on the pitch where he delighted Rangers fans in a three season spell at the club.
OGDEN — State Route 39, the Ogden Canyon Highway, will be closed Sunday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. as Utah Department of Transportation crews repaint the highway striping.
In a statement, UDOT said it needs to close the road because it's so narrow and its many sharp turns make it difficult to achieve a "clean" repainting. UDOT also said the work may be delayed in the event of inclement weather.
During the closure motorists can use alternate routes such as S.R. 167, the Trappers Loop Highway, and I-84 through Weber Canyon. Permanent residents of Ogden Canyon will have access during the closure.
A man was found seriously injured in the street after being stabbed in a flat in Leeds.
Police were called shortly before 8.15pm on Sunday when the injured man was found in Harehills Lane, Harehills.
Detective Inspector James Entwistle, of Leeds District CID, said: "Enquiries established the 33-year-old victim had been stabbed in an incident at a flat in Strathmore View.
"He was taken to Leeds General Infirmary for treatment. His injuries are serious but are not considered life threatening."
Officers arrested a 28-year-old man at the flat and are questioning him on suspicion of Section 18 wounding.
Det Insp Entwistle said: "He is currently in custody following his discharge from hospital where he received treatment for an injury.
"Scenes were in place for forensic examination both at the address and in Harehills Lane but have since been removed.
"Our enquiries into the incident are ongoing but this appears to have happened during a gathering at the flat and has involved people who know each other."
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Today's story: Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson talks about the importance of modernization and innovation in space during a forum in D.C.
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Apple adds new features to HomePod, Imgur pivots to video Today's major tech stories include Apple's new features to its HomePod speaker, Imgur pivoting into video hosting and Intellivision's new console for 2018.
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The Los Angeles Chargers' first preseason game is in the books, and fans showed up in droves to the StubHub Center and created an electric atmosphere like no other.The Chargers lost to the Seattle Seahawks 48-17, but one thing the team did win over -- the fans. Excited Angelenos filled up the stadium bright and early to cheer on their team.Many former Charger greats also attended, including LaDainian Tomlinson, who was just inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame last weekend.The Chargers scored on their opening possession with a solid pass by Philip Rivers. Unfortunately, the game did not go as the Chargers had hoped.The Chargers take on the New Orleans Saints on Aug. 20 at StubHub Center.
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas will be without leading scorer Andrew Jones for several games because of a fracture in his right wrist. Jones was…
MEXICO CITY, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Mexico’s central bank has to consider the situation in the country as well as what the U.S. Federal Reserve does when making its next interest rate decision, Finance Minister Jose Antonio Gonzalez Anaya said on Monday.
After reaching a 16-year-high earlier this year, annual inflation in Mexico has proved harder to tame than the central bank anticipated, and market expectations have increased that the bank will raise its benchmark rate later this week.
Asked whether his ministry would prefer the Mexican central bank not to raise rates, Gonzalez said he had “great respect” for it and would be watching what decision the U.S. Federal Reserve takes this month before its Mexican counterpart acts.
“The markets are obviously factoring in that there will be a (Fed) interest rate increase of 25 basis points this week. We’ll have to see. Normally, this (rate move) is mirrored. But one also has to take the conditions of the country into account,” Gonzalez said. (Reporting by Dave Graham)
Live comedy returns to Nottingham Glee Club this weekend with more rising stars of the UK stand-up circuit
On the bill are Ian Smith, Tom Lucy, Jonny Pelham and Nick Doody.
The club is in session on Friday, February 17 and Saturday, February 18.
For times and ticket details, visit www.glee.co.uk/comedy/nottingham
Spoken-word artist JGivens , formerly of the Humble Beast Records label, will be the Feb. 20 guest for Judson University's Race Matters Week. On Wednesday, Feb. 22, the Rev.
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APPLETON, Wis. - As severe weather tore through Wisconsin Wednesday, one woman was face-to-face with some of the worst of the storms.
The video was taken by an NBC26 viewer in Appleton, Wisconsin on Kensington Drive. The woman was safe, but shaken up after the experience.
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Priyanka Chopra’s mother, Madhu Chopra responded to the notice for illegal construction that was issued to the actor by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), saying they are cooperating with the officials, the spokesperson said.
Her statement comes a day after the BMC pulled up the “Quantico” actor for allegedly carrying out illegal constructions at her spa and salon in suburban Oshiwara.
“We have received the notice from the BMC. We are coordinating with the officials and have already taken the required appropriate measures,” a spokesperson for Chopra said in a statement.
On Tuesday, a civic official said the BMC had received complaints of alleged irregularities in construction of Charishma Beauty Spa and Salon, owned by the actor.
If Chopra fails to comply with the notice, the BMC will demolish the illegal alterations, he said.
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EL PASO, Texas — West Texas police have added new charges against the mother of a 4-year-old boy found in February in an abandoned warehouse in Mexico.
Ruby Esmeralda Gonzalez already had been charged with child abandonment and endangerment. Now, police have added charges of intentional injury to a child and filing a false report against the 25-year-old El Paso woman.
Gonzalez initially reported her son had been kidnapped. Investigators now believe Gonzalez took the boy, identified as American, to Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, on Feb. 22. They say she left him at an old warehouse and then she returned home. Mexican officials who found the boy say he speaks and understands English.
The recipe for success to win on the road in the NHL Playoffs is centered around having a hot goalie.
On Wednesday night, the Washington Capitals had exactly that, and it resulted in them winning Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals by a 3-2 margin.
The Capitals emerged from T-Mobile Arena with a victory — something that had happened to the Knights just once in their franchise history — in large part due to the strong play from goaltender Braden Holtby.
Holtby had 37 saves in the game, but none were bigger than the stop he made on Alex Tuch with under two minutes remaining — diving across the net to rob the Golden Knights forward of the equalizer.
That’s easily one of the best saves of the postseason so far, and as a result, the Caps will go back to Washington sitting in an advantageous position — with momentum as well.
BEIRUT, April 5 A Syrian rebel commander denied a Russian statement on Wednesday that poison gas which killed scores of people in northwestern Syria had leaked from an insurgent chemical-weapons depot after Syrian warplanes hit it.
Hasan Haj Ali, commander of the Free Idlib Army rebel group, said no rebel military positions in the area were targeted on Tuesday.
"Everyone saw the plane while it was bombing with gas," he told Reuters from northwestern Syria.
"Likewise, all the civilians in the area know that there are no military positions there, or places for the manufacture (of weapons). The various factions of the opposition are not capable of producing these substances," he said.
He called the Russian statement "a lie". (Writing by Tom Perry, editing by Larry King)
This week’s podcast is split into two parts.
In part one, Keiran chats with Ben Lauderdale from the LSE. Ben was behind the infamous YouGov model which turned out to be so successful. He explains how the model works, what it tells us about the campaign and British politics more generally and where the polling industry goes from here.
In part two, Keiran is joined by Mick Fealty of Slugger O’Toole to discuss what the DUP might want from the Tories and what any potential deal might mean for the future of the Northern Ireland peace process. Mick gives an interesting perspective on why he is worried about the peace process but still remains optimistic for the future of Northern Ireland.
Keiran then finishes by giving his thoughts on the election and the state of play in British politics
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A 3-year-old is hit by gunfire while walking with her mother on Linwood Avenue. She's the fifth child to be shot this year in Shreveport. Police say what you can do to help find the shooter.
Irish parents warned about dangerous cling film craze
24 April 2018
Parents are being warned about a dangerous cling film craze.
A group of teenagers were seen in Edenderry, Co. Offaly holding their breath for as long as they could while their heads are completely wrapped in plastic.
A concerned member of the public raised the issue on the Republic of Edenderry Facebook page.
The manager of the local Youth Café, Kevin Cronly, says young people need to understand how dangerous it is.
He said at their youth club they were going “to talk to young people and let them know there is nothing fun about this craze and try and highlight the dangers of it.
“I think it’s important for parents to sit down and chat with their kids. “
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EDINBURG, Texas — Nick Dixon scored 23 points with five rebounds, four assists and four steals as UT Rio Grande Valley rallied in the final nine minutes to beat UC Irvine 73-59 on Saturday night.
Dan Kimasa added 12 points for the Vaqueros (6-6) who trailed by 11 at intermission before outscoring UC Irvine 46-21 in the second half.
UC Irvine led 34-17 late in the first half and 38-27 at the break. But UTRGV opened the second half on a 13-4 surge, cutting the Anteaters (4-8) lead to 42-40 with 12:17 to play.
Max Hazzard answered with back-to-back 3-pointers to help stretch it to 50-42 with 9:50 left but UC Irvine scored only one field goal the rest of the game, allowing Kimasa, Dixon and Leslie Varner Jr. to lead the Vaqueros’ comeback. Kimasa tied it at 52-all on a 3-point play and led the final 8-0 push to the final score.
Hazzard scored 16 points to lead the Anteaters who have lost three straight.
SAN ANTONIO - A collision between a sedan and a large pickup truck resulted in the death of a 70-year-old woman on the city’s Northside.
The fatal crash occurred at the intersection of West Sunset Road and Broadway around 4:30 p.m. Tuesday near the San Antonio Airport.
Sgt. John Kellogg with the San Antonio Police Department said witnesses then tried to attend to the woman but she did not survive the crash.
"A car was coming eastbound on Sunset, making a left turn on Broadway when a truck struck the car," Kellogg said.
Kellogg said SAPD detectives are on the way to the scene to start their portion of the investigation.
No charges have been filed at this time.
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(Reuters) - Tropical depression Alberto is expected to become an extratropical low overnight, as it moves across southern lower Michigan, the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) said late on Wednesday.
Alberto is about 45 miles (70 km) south-west of Lansing, Michigan with maximum sustained wind speeds of 30 miles per hour (50 km/h), the weather forecaster said.
Little change in strength is forecast and the threat of heavy rainfall continues, the NHC added.
(Reporting by Swati Verma in Bengaluru; Editing by Biju Dwarakanath)
Wendi wowed judges tonight with her rendition of Satisfaction by The Rolling Stones, but the professional backing singer has an eclectic background.
Wendi has sung backup for acts such as The Killers, Rod Stewart, and John Legend.
Even more surprising, however, Wendi has performed back up with Jennifer Hudson, one of The Voice UK’s judges this year.
What’s more, the Kent based singer is friends with none-other than Spice Girl Emma Bunton.
Sports stars gather in Nice for a training session with budding youngsters to launch Laureus Sport for Good's support for PLAY International ahead of the Laureus 2018 Sport Awards. Play International is one of more than 100 projects supported by Laureus Sport For Good.
Fleas in two Arizona counties are carrying bubonic plague, an infectious disease that took the lives of millions of people in the Middle Ages, according to news reports. So far there have been no reported illness and deaths. Health officials in Navajo and Coconino counties in Arizona recently issued a warning to the general public after…
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British police said Wednesday that two people found unconscious over the weekend were poisoned by Novichok, the same nerve agent as ex-Russian spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter. The pair were found Saturday in Amesbury, which is located about eight miles away from Salisbury, where Skripal and his daughter were believed to have been poisoned.
The two new victims were still in critical condition on Wednesday morning.
Police say no on else has presented with the same symptoms, according to BBC News. There was "nothing in their background" to suggest the pair were targeted, police said.
Counterterrorism officials are now leading the investigation, according to BBC News.
British officials have said the Skripals were poisoned with a nerve agent developed in Soviet times and that it must have come from Russia. Russian officials complain that Britain hasn't presented evidence to back up the accusation.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
Hornet Bowl spirit: Eighth grade
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The eighth grade cheer and dance squads from Bethel Middle School and Bryant Middle School performed at halftime of the annual Hornet Bowl duel between the Bryant Blue Hornets and the Bryant White Hornets at Bryant Stadium Thursday night.
LEXINGTON, Ky. — The CatsHQ podcast is taking a player-by-player look at the 2017-18 UK basketball roster this summer.
The series shifts to the newcomers this week with freshman Kevin Knox with an in-depth look at what to expect from the McDonald’s All-American this season. Will Knox lead UK in scoring? What did we learn from his stint at USA U19 camp this summer?
These topics and more are on the table in the latest episode of the podcast featuring Courier-Journal beat writers Fletcher Page and Jon Hale. In the second half of the episode (21:00), the focus shifts to football as the reporters run down the news from the first scrimmage of camp.
Make sure you’ve listed to the previous episodes in the basketball series about Tai Wynyard, Wenyen Gabriel and Sacha Killeya-Jones.
MORE: Breaking down the (many) options for UK basketball in 2017-18 | Fletcher Page
MORE: Lynn Bowden among standouts in UK’s first scrimmage
INVESTORS went buying on Monday following an international debt watcher’s upgrade of the country’s credit rating.
The bellwether Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) added 0.65 percent or 53.87 points to close at 8,358.57. The broader All Shares similarly rose by 0.55 percent or 26.59 points to finish at 4,885.45.
“Locally, the markets cheered as Fitch Ratings raised the country’s sovereign rating by one level,” a Regina Capital Development Corp. analyst said.
The rating, which pushed the country further into investment-grade territory, came with a stable outlook.
“This … provided support for the President’s economic plans, which include tax reform aimed at strengthening the fiscal outlook,” the analyst said.
Only the services sector declined on Monday, falling by 1.37 percent.
Over 923 million issues valued P5.8 billion changed hands.
Winners outnumbered losers, 114 to 82, while 42 issues were unchanged.
Khloe Kardashian is giving fans a look at her kiss with boyfriend Tristan Thompson on New Year’s Eve!
The 32-year-old reality star showed off the PDA-filled photos from her celebratory night on Instagram.
“Happy New Year!!! May you always be surrounded by the love you are deserving of! May Gods blessings continue to rain on us all! ❤️,” Khloe captioned a photo of her and Tristan snuggled up together on the dance floor.
She captioned the photo of them kissing simply with a heart emoji. You can see their other recent photos together in the gallery.
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Social Security is getting several updates this year.
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Edinburgh City have appointed former Hibs coach James McDonaugh as their replacement for Gary Jardine, who resigned as first-team manager at the end of last month.
McDonaugh, a former youth team coach at Easter Road, joined Falkirk in August 2014 as assistant coach but left in September when the Bairns parted company with manager Peter Houston.
McDonaugh, who has signed a contract until the end of the 2018-19 season, will lead City against Stenhousemuir in the William Hill Scottish Cup second round at Ainslie Park on Friday night.
Craig Beattie takes on the role of assistant manager, with the new management team completed by the appointment of former Hibs Academy coach Colin Jack as first-team coach.
WASHINGTON, April 6 The International Monetary Fund will talk with Egyptian authorities about how to use tighter monetary policy and tighter budgets to tackle high inflation, a spokesman for the international lender said on Thursday.
"We will be discussing with the government and the central bank how they can best use budgetary restraint and tighter monetary policy to contain demand and so bring down inflation," IMF spokesman Gerry Rice said in a news conference. (Reporting by Jason Lange; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today condoled the loss of lives in massive landslides in Bangladesh and said India stands shoulder to shoulder with the neighbouring country.
“India stands shoulder to shoulder with Bangladesh. We stand ready to support local search and rescue efforts if required,” the prime minister tweeted.
He said he was saddened by the loss of lives.”My thoughts are with the families of the deceased & prayers with the injured,” he said.
A series of landslides triggered by heavy monsoon rains have killed at least 105 people, including several army officers in Bangladesh.
VANCOUVER, WA — A Vancouver hobby shop owner has made an amazing find.
Steve Tingwall, the owner of Columbia Hobby, was livestreaming opening some boxes for customers when he decided to open a Panini National Treasures baseball box worth $400 – and found a Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig autograph card.
“Once I went through all the cards, I open it up and it’s just cut autographs,” Tingwall said. “I mean, you don’t see something like that. You just don’t. I have never seen a Babe Ruth autograph in person, much less open that for the shop or for myself. It’s incredible.”
Tingwell said he has received a couple of offers for the one-of-a-kind card already. He said it could sell between $20,000 to $25,000.
He said he does plan to sell the card at some point to help pay for his daughter’s college education.
The New York Yankees have acquired NL MVP Giancarlo Stanton from the Miami Marlins.
The Yankees announced the trade Monday, getting the slugger and cash from Miami for Starlin Castro and two minor leaguers, right-hander Jorge Guzman and infielder Jose Devers.
Stanton is still owed $295 million over the final decade of his record $325 million, 13-year contract. The outfielder was to be introduced later Monday at baseball's winter meetings.
The 28-year-old Stanton led the majors with 59 home runs and 132 RBIs last season.
The 27-year-old Castro was an All-Star last season, hitting .300 with 16 homers and 63 RBIs. There's speculation the Marlins will try to trade him to the New York Mets.
The 21-year-old Guzman was 5-3 with a 2.30 ERA in Class A Staten Island. The 18-year-old Devers hit .245 in the Dominican Summer League and the rookie Gulf Coast League.
Dan Mitchell from the centre of the universe Washington DC aka Trumpville. The best and the worst news of 2016. For the year ahead, hopes and fears.
Steyn on line for the week leading into the new year. The Australian Spectator. Spiked Review.
Stunning talk by John Christy Alabama climate realist, see how California depends on energy from other states (like South Australia), go to 10 mins for the failure of models from 1988 predictions and persist for more on model failure. Then at 40mins see how the cost of power hits the poor (hello ALP and Greens) and persist to find that 3 million children die each year in the poor nations due to toxic biomas used for household cooking.
“Before last Friday night’s clash with then league leaders Napoli, Massimiliano Allegri had insisted that despite his side being four points off the pace, they were not in trouble. Juventus’ 1-0 win at the Sao Paolo, a ground where they have only won one of their previous 13 fixtures, served to nicely underline the point. Gonzalo Higuain’s 12th minute strike inflicted a first defeat of the season on their flying hosts, indeed their first home defeat since February. …” Back Page
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“The neighbors think I’m selling dope” -J. Cole
This weekend, J.Cole’s HBO documentary “4 Your Eyez Only: A Dreamville Film” aired. In the documentary, there was real footage relating to the song “Neighbors” on J.Cole’s album “4 Your Eyez Only” in which he raps about police raiding a North Carolina home Cole was using as a studio.
In the song “Neighbors,” Cole refers to the house as “Sheltuh” and says “Wait, I think police is at the door. Okay, the neighbors think I’m sellin’ dope.” The documentary shows a surveillance video from the house of 12 SWAT officers kicking down the door and running into the house looking for drugs. Cole’s manager, Ibrahim Hamad, also confirmed via Twitter the footage was real when discussing it with another member of J.Cole’s team.
we woulda all died if we were at the sheltuh when these cops pulled up — D (@oakshades) April 16, 2017
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Female Kuwaiti teacher diagnosed with tuberculosis in Ahmadi
KUWAIT: A female Kuwaiti teacher in Ahmadi has been diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis (TB), the Ministry of Health announced yesterday.
In a statement, the ministry noted that all those who may have come in contact with the patient will undergo medical tests to prevent the spread of the disease.
Moreover, the statement noted that 68 students and 18 teachers have been examined, with no one testing positive for the disease, adding that all precautionary steps will be taken to protect the health and safety of people. – KUNA
Katy Perry is actually JonBenét Ramsey.
JonBenét Ramsey continues to be the subject of conversation, as her unsolved murder has proven to be one of the most mysterious of our time. But according to some people, the former child pageant star is actually still alive — and known today as Katy Perry. The theory goes that JonBenét/Katy had actually just been in hiding from 1996 until 2008, which is when her breakout single “I Kissed a Girl” hit the airwaves. This idea first emerged in a YouTube video from 2014, and points to evidence such as physical similarities between JonBenét and Katy, as well as the two sets of parents. Of course, other people have noted that the math simply doesn’t add up, as Katy was born 6 years before JonBenét.
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Kawhi Leonard had a postseason career-high 37 points and added 11 rebounds and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Memphis Grizzlies 96-82 to take a 2-0 lead in their first-round series.
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San Antonio led for all but 13 seconds in winning its 10th consecutive postseason game over Memphis.
Leonard finished the game 9 for 14 from the field and was 19 for 19 on free throws.
Tony Parker added 15 points for the Spurs, who had three others score in double figures.
Kawhi with the exclamation mark dunk! pic.twitter.com/FpbiLInXxY — NBA Australia (@NBA_AU) April 18, 2017
Mike Conley scored 24 points, Zach Randolph had 18 points and Marc Gasol added 12 points for the Grizzlies.
Game 3 is Friday morning AEDT in Memphis.
NEW YORK (AP) — An actress best known for playing a young Superman’s friend has been granted bail while fighting charges that she helped recruit women into a cult-like group.
A federal judge in Brooklyn agreed Tuesday to release Allison Mack on $5 million bond and place her under home detention in California. She’ll be living with her parents.
She has pleaded not guilty to sex trafficking.
Prosecutors say she worked as a slave “master” and recruited women to a group led by a man who sold himself as a self-improvement guru to the stars.
Mack starred in The CW network’s “Smallville,” a show about the early life of Superman that ended in 2011.
Prosecutors say she helped recruit sex slaves for leader Keith Raniere and his group called NXIVM (NEHK’-see-uhm).
Raniere also denies wrongdoing.
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Former Boise State Bronco Orlando Scandrick has agreed to a two-year deal with the Washington Redskins. The deal is worth around 10 million dollars.
Scandrick was released by the Dallas Cowboys last week. He made 38 tackles, no interceptions and had three pass breakups last year before going on injured reserve.
Overall he has been in the league for 10 seasons all with Dallas making 69 starts and 8 interceptions.
That's goal No. 57 for Georgi Hristov, tying Derek Smethurst for the most in Tampa Bay Rowdies history! pic.twitter.com/m39TNnH8zy
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – It was Inauguration Day for Mayor Berke and the Chattanooga city council members. The ceremony was held this afternoon at the Historic Tivoli Theatre.
Mayor Berke and each member of the council was sworn in. Family members went up on stage to support their loved one.
Mayor Berke says one of his goals this term is to combat gun violence in the city.
“We’ve seen violence go down in our city but the gun crime continues and we need to do something about that and that means not just empowering our police who do a great job, but we’ve got to get people on the right track. It is awfully hard for our officers to do something if people already have a gun in their hands.” Berke said.
Four new members of the council were among those who were sworn in today.
Auburn coach Gus Malzahn talks about various issues at the SEC spring meetings. Matthew Stevens, Montgomery Advertiser
ANKARA, Aug 14 (Reuters) - A suspected Islamic State militant stabbed a Turkish police officer to death while being taken to the Istanbul police headquarters, the state-run Anadolu news agency said.
The man, suspected of preparing a bomb attack, had been detained in an operation by anti-terrorism police. The wounded officer succumbed to his stab wounds after being taken to hospital, Anadolu said in a report late on Sunday.
Following the attack, police detained another 12 suspected Islamic State militants, of Iranian, Iraqi and Syrian origin, Andalou said.
Police detained 22 people suspected of links to the jihadist group on Friday.
Turkey has detained more than 5,000 Islamic State suspects and deported some 3,290 foreign militants from 95 different countries in recent years, according to officials. It has refused entry to at least 38,269 people. (Reporting by Tuvan Gumrukcu; Editing by Ece Toksabay and Robin Pomeroy)
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A motorbike crash on the A12 has forced emergency services to close one lane.
The accident happened before A123 on Cranbrook Road near the A1400 at Woodford Avenue, heading westbound on Eastern Avenue, Ilford.
Emergency services have closed lane two of two on the approach to the roundabout after the road was initially fully blocked.
Traffic was already heavy on the A12 due to problems on the M25 anticlockwise between Junction 27 and Junction 26.
The M25 was completely shut in the early hours of the morning after a serious car and lorry crash.
You can follow our live blog here for all the updates on the M25.
Casey was working out while she challenged Roman in the College of Country Knowledge!
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Alan Jackson almost recorded the song “Chicken Fried” but decided against it. Who ended up having a hit with that song? Joe Nichols released a music video of him doing a country version of this Sir-Mix-A-Lot song. The rapper even appears in the video for the song. What song was it? Before getting into music, this “Round Here Buzz” singer got a degree in marketing from Appalachian State University. Who is he? Justin Moore is actually up for an Emmy Award for Original Music and Lyrics, for a comedy song he did on what late night talk show? Scotty McCreery’s parents originally planned on naming him Evan, but changed their minds as they were on their way to the hospital. What singer, who also went on to become a country music star, did he beat to win American Idol?
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The state Department of Labor and Training has asked that a suit against it alleging discriminatory promotions practices be dismissed. Erika Luceus, who has worked at the department since 2009, filed the lawsuit in February 2016 alleging that she had been passed over for promotions because of “managerial discretion” that gave advantages to white employees, according ...
Aug 14 (Reuters) - A Schulman Inc
* Cruiser Capital Advisors and affiliates say they collectively own 8.78% of A Schulman Inc's common stock - SEC filing
* Cruiser Capital Advisors says purchased common stock in A Schulman Inc for investment purposes‍
* Cruiser Capital - will continue to discuss changes in A Schulman's board or management and/or sale or transfer of material amount of assets of A Schulman Source text for Eikon: (bit.ly/2vwKz9G) Further company coverage:
Jailed AIADMK leader V K Sasikala has applied for a 15-day parole to attend her husband M Natarajan's funeral and it is under consideration, prison sources said in Bengaluru today.M Natarajan, 74, died at a hospital in Chennai early this morning."Sasikala has applied for parole for 15 days and it is under consideration," the sources told PTI.M Natarajan was admitted to the hospital on Saturday with severe chest infection and was put on a ventilator.He had undergone a kidney transplant last year.The body was kept at his Besant Nagar residence in Chennai for people to pay homage.Sources close to M Natarajan's family said his body will be taken to his native village in Thanjavur district in Tamil Nadu for the final rites. Sasikala is serving a four-year prison term in the Rs 66.6-crore disproportionate assets case at the Parappana Agrahara jail in Bengaluru.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette and receiver Marqise Lee won’t play in Thursday’s preseason game against Tampa Bay.
Coach Doug Marrone ruled out both players Monday, reiterating that the team is going to be cautious with them.
Fournette has a “nagging” foot injury that Marrone said has “been kind of growing.” The fourth overall pick in the NFL draft attended practice Monday, but wasn’t wearing pads and didn’t do any work.
Lee badly sprained his right ankle during practice Sunday. He was wearing a walking boot and using a crutch Monday.
Marrone says “we’re just being smart on it. … Obviously we’ll probably hold those guys out for at least ‘til after the game.”
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Editor’s note: This essay and artwork are part of a series of posts from Part I of Xpress’ annual Kids Issue, which features the art and writing of local K-12 students. This year, we asked kids and teens to address the theme of “Let’s fix it!”
Why should we fix this? We throw away too much after lunch because we can only put cans in the recycling bins. But what if we had compost? We could put the food in it, and it would not get wasted.
We could put food scraps, paper bags and cardboard in it, and that would decompose, and we would have soil for the school garden. We could have either a compost bin or something else that could work as the school compost. We could start with just putting fruit scraps before starting with something larger. We could have a better garden, and we would waste less food than putting it in landfills.
We would attract more bugs like butterflies and bees to school, and we would waste less. It would help us and the animals.
— Elena Ferguson
Fifth grade
Koontz Intermediate School
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SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) — A Massachusetts police department is investigating a Facebook comment purportedly made by an officer “mocking” the violence in Charlottesville, Virginia, that killed one person and injured at least 19 others.
Springfield Police Commissioner John Barbieri says he received a complaint about the comment Sunday and opened an internal investigation.
Democratic Mayor Domenic Sarno later released a statement saying “There is no place for this in our society, let alone from a Springfield Police Officer.”
Officials say the matter will be taken before a police review board if the investigation finds the officer did make the comment.
James Alex Fields Jr. is accused of driving through a crowd of people protesting a white supremacist rally in Charlottesville on Saturday, killing a 32-year-old woman.
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A 13 year old boy from Middle Township died from an overdose that included heroin and fentanyl. The Press of Atlantic City reports that Jamie Lund, the mother of Vincent Weiner, confirmed the account of her son’s death on social media over the weekend. Weiner was a local seventh grade student.
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* AMAG Pharmaceuticals Inc says notes will pay interest semiannually and will mature on june 1, 2022
* AMAG Pharmaceuticals Inc -intends to use net proceeds from offering of notes together with cash on hand to repay approximately $320.8 million of borrowings
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A Los Angeles company accused of selling jewelry for children that contained dangerous levels of toxic lead and cadmium has been fined $1.6 million.
State officials on Tuesday said a judge approved the judgment this month against Luxy Accessory and its owner, Hyun Sook Kim.
The Department of Toxic Substances says one pendant was found to be 80 percent lead and some items were labeled "lead free."
The company has no working phone number and couldn't be reached Tuesday.
Luxy was one of several companies sued by the state attorney general's office six years ago for selling tainted jewelry.
Authorities say repeated inspections showed Luxy continued to sell tainted jewelry until it was quarantined last year.
The Paris Police Department is partnering with the Tennessee Governor’s Highway Safety Office during the July 4th holiday to increase seat belt enforcement.
Chief Chuck Elizondo says the increase in saturation patrols will run through Sunday night and specifically target those not wearing a seat belt.
According to the Department of Safety and Homeland Security, Tennessee is considered a seat belt “low use” state on a national level, and over half of Tennessee’s traffic fatalities were not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash.
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WEST BROMWICH, England — Southampton moved out of the relegation zone and left West Bromwich Albion in deeper trouble in last place in the English Premier League by winning 3-2 at the Hawthorns on Saturday.
Goals from Mario Lemina and Jack Stephens turned the game around for Southampton in the final five minutes of the first half after Ahmed Hegazi’s opener.
James Ward-Prowse sealed a 3-2 victory with a free kick in the second half, then Salomon Rondon pulled a goal back with a header in the 72nd minute.
But West Brom couldn’t level and is four points from safety, while Southampton moved two points clear of the relegation zone.
West Brom paid tribute to the late Cyrille Regis before kickoff. Regis, who endured racist abuse while forging a career with West Brom and defied threats of violence to represent England, died aged 59 last month.
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Mary Burton, 94, of Harrodsburg, widow of Hunter Burton, died Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, at the Willows in Harrodsburg.
Born March 6, 1922, in Bath County, she was the daughter of the late Noah and Estella Corbin Smith.
She owned and operated the Harrodsburg Dish Barn, served on the Harrodsburg Board of Education, served on the Haggin Memorial Hospital Board, was a Mercer County Extension Agent, was a member of the Harrodsburg Christian Church and a member of the Progressive Homemakers Club.
The three year strategic plan launched by the CSCS will drive efficiency, optimise and automate processes. That’s according to the Chairman Central Securities Clearing System , Oscar Onyema, who is also the CEO of Nigeria’s Stock Exchange. In an exclusive interview with CNBC Africa’s Christy Cole, Onyema said CSCS achieved its 2017 results by lowering expenses and focusing on driving growth. https://www.cnbcafrica.com/
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The Stratosphere hotel and casino in Las Vegas will undergo a $140 million renovation.
Golden Entertainment said it plans to upgrade existing rooms, adding new dining options including a new gastro brewery, steakhouse, and noodle bar. A currently unused space will be transformed into a meeting area to be used for group meetings and conventions. Upgrades will also be made to the casino floor, signage, Top of the World restaurant and Tower experience.
The project will begin in 2018 and be extended over a three-year period ending in the summer of 2021.
Approximately $32 million will be spent during the redevelopment phase in 2018.
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The notice on the Thredbo website banning toboggans. Photo: Thredbo website.
Snow equipment hire stores say Thredbo's toboggan ban won't hurt their bottom lines, with one even expecting it to boost business.
The ski resort announced on Wednesday, just 10 days from the start of the skiing season, that it was issuing a blanket ban on toboggans "to maximise safety for guests, employees and resort property".
Thredbo has not responded to requests for further comment, but in an email to property owners and sub-lessees, Kosciuszko Thredbo said the ban followed an increase in accidents and incidents involving toboggans in recent years.
Snow City acting manager Sam Freeth said the ban was "a non-issue" for the Jindabyne store, and may even boost business.
She said she had long recommended Dead Horse Gap as the best spot for tobogganing, and believed now that Thredbo was not hiring out toboggans, more people would turn to Jindabyne retailers.
. An Overland Park man has been charged with one count of arson and one count of aggravated arson in connection with a blaze at the Cedar Creek apartments on 91st Street last week. Darian Deron Patrick Mitchell is said to have started the blaze in a dishwasher, causing serious damage to a woman’s apartment. [ Overland Park man charged in connection with apartment fire — KCTV
Northeast Johnson County reps vote for unsuccessful effort to debate Medicaid expansion. All but three member of the Shawnee Mission area’s Kansas House delegation voted against a motion that stopped debate of an amendment that would have expanded Medicaid in the state. Reps. Randy Powell and Jan Kessinger voted in favor of stopping debate on the amendment. Reps. Stephanie Clayton, Tom Cox, Cindy Neighbor, Jarrod Ousley, Brett Parker, Jerry Stogsdill, Melissa Rooker, Cindy Holscher and Nancy Lusk all voted to proceed with debate. Rep. Linda Gallagher did not vote.
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - A privately owned Dubai satellite television channel is shutting down amid an economic slowdown caused by low oil prices.
Staff at the English-language channel City7 said Tuesday they were in the process of shutting down. They spoke on condition of anonymity as they feared repercussions.
The channel is owned by BinHendi Enterprises, a private firm with a variety of interests in retail and other industries. Telephone calls to the company's headquarters rang unanswered Tuesday and no one responded to emails requesting comment.
The TV channel's demise brings more media job losses to the oil-rich United Arab Emirates, a federation of seven sheikhdoms on the Arabian Peninsula.
A state-backed, English-language newspaper in Abu Dhabi called The National laid off some of its staff Sunday.
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What shall we do prepare ourselves for this new year of grace, 2017?? Simple. Pray one Hail Mary before all that we need to do. For more please visit www.reginaprophetarum.org & remember to say 3 Hail Marys for the priest
A WARWICK policeman stood down from official duty last month had his matter adjourned from Warwick Magistrates Court this morning.
Senior Constable Clayton Joshua Binney has been charged with improper disclosure of information and use of restricted computer without consent.
Snr Const Binney did not appear in court and has been scheduled to face two charges in Ipswich on August 22 at 9am.
A statement from Queensland Police Media last month said the 39-year-old was the subject of an investigation and will be tasked with non-operational duties.
Snr Const Binney will remain on bail until his next court appearance.
NEW YORK, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Speculators’ net short U.S. dollar bets increased in the latest week to their highest since around mid-October, according to calculations by Reuters and Commodity Futures Trading Commission data released on Friday.
The value of the net short dollar position, derived from net holdings of International Monetary Market speculators in the yen, euro, British pound, Swiss franc and Canadian and Australian dollars, was $13.73 billion, in the week to Jan. 30.
The previous week’s net short position on the dollar was $11.47 billion. (Reporting by Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss; Editing by Susan Thomas)
YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 3, ARMENPRESS. The Fanarjyan National Center of Oncology has been equipped with a new general and children’s chemotherapy unit.
Professor Armen Tananyan, director of the center, told reporters that the 3000 sq.m. facility is located on the 7th floor.
He said that up to 100 people receive chemotherapy courses daily.
“5000-8000 chemotherapy interventions are done in the country, 80% of which in our center”, he said.
Although the rise of cancer diseases worldwide, including Armenia, the director said successes have also been recorded – nearly 40,000 people have survived cancer in Armenia.
Nearly 12 thousand people receive outpatient treatment in the center annually.
It’s the end of National Public Health Week and Nataly Tsevdos as well as Drew Schelling, Mason Hohstadt and Laurel Little are here to tell us a little about what they do.
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Girls Rock Louisville, which "aims to empower girls and gender non-conforming youth from all backgrounds by exploring music creation in a supportive, inclusive environment," started as a two-day camp in 2014. It has evolved into a week-long camp that, this year, ends with a concert on Friday, June 16 at Headliners Music Hall, followed by recording time at La La Land studio the next day.
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Here’s Mike Sobel’s Friday, October 6, 2017 early morning weather forecast for Edmonton, Alberta and the surrounding area.
Derry lost by 3 points to Westmeath last week in the National Football League.
They make 4 changes to the team that started against Westmeath, with Oran Hartin replacing Ben McKinless in goal, and Carlus McWilliams, Terence O’Brien and Conor Doherty coming in to face Longford.
1993 All-Ireland winning Derry forward Eamon Burns looks ahead to tomorrow’s game…
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Police have arrested a Utah woman believed to be the pajama-wearing robber in at least six bank robberies in the Salt Lake City area, including five in less than two hours on Saturday morning.
Unified police Lt. Brian Lohrke (LOHR’-key) said Monday that 40-year-old Nannette Perkins was arrested Sunday at her Taylorsville home after Salt Lake City police received a tip about her identity.
Lohrke says the robber did little to hide her appearance.
She wore pajama bottoms, eyeglasses and a blue bandanna over dark hair in a ponytail while allegedly robbing banks in Cottonwood Heights, Salt Lake City, Sandy, Holliday and West Valley City.
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Lohrke says he doesn’t know what Perkins was wearing when she was arrested.
She’s being held at the Salt Lake County jail pending an initial court appearance.
California FTB Adopts Spaceflight Apportionment Reg
The California Franchise Tax Board recently approved a new regulation for taxing space transportation.
Volvo Cars CEO Says Chinese Automakers Will Become Competitive
Volvo Cars CEO Hakan Samuelsson discusses the company's future for electric and hybrid cars, growth in China, and weighs in on ride sharing. He speaks with Tom Mackenzie from the Beijing Auto Show 2018 on "Bloomberg Daybreak: Asia." (Corrects title of Samuelsson in headline.) (Source: Bloomberg)
Suspects Who Attacked Pizza Driver at Winthrop, Arrested
Two individuals were identified, charged and arrested this past Saturday for beating and robbing a Dominoes delivery driver at Winthrop University back in March.
Winthrop Police said they received calls from the campus community that served to be very helpful in the apprehension of the suspects.
The suspects were not affiliated with Winthrop, but lived in the area. After delivering a pizza on March 31st, two suspects, both wearing hoodies, emerged from behind a garbage bin and attacked the driver who was still in the car.
One suspect pointed a gun at his head and demanded all his money while the other suspect repeatedly punched him in the face.
The suspects stole $37 and the driver’s iPhone worth $200 before fleeing. The driver was treated at Piedmont Medical Center for injuries
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It was the last great horse charge - and it had important consequences. David Cameron retraces the famous charge of the Australian Light Horse through the desert in 1917, and its role in the fall of the Ottoman Empire.
PHOENIX — Archie Bradley was hit in the face by a line drive off the bat of Colorado Rockies slugger Carlos Gonzalez, but it appeared the Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher avoided...
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A car fire spread to a vacant Aberdeen home overnight, Battalion Chief Troy Palmer with the Aberdeen Fire Department reports no injuries. He said that they were called to the fully involved vehicle fire in the 900 block of W. 1St St. just before 2:30 AM Wednesday morning.
Arriving units reported that the fire had spread to the exterior and attic of a single-story vacant residence. The fire was brought under control in about 15 minutes, crews had to attack the vehicle fire and the exterior of the residence before gaining access to the residence to dowse the fire in the attic.
A total of 8 Aberdeen firefighters responded in 1 Command Vehicle, 2 Fire Engines, and 1 Medic Unit. 1 Fire Engine from Hoquiam Fire Department also responded with 2 personnel.
The vehicle is considered a total loss and the structure sustained around $2500 in damages.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation at this time. There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.
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× Pat Robertson expected to make a full recovery after suffering a stroke
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – Dr. M G “Pat” Robertson is expected make a full recovery after he suffered an embolic stroke, according to CBN News.
Robertson suffered the stroke on Friday around noon, and after a family member recognized the symptoms, he was rushed to a stroke center in the area.
Medical officials at the stroke center were able to determine the cause for the stroke, as well as the location of the clot.
Robertson is awake and alert. Doctors expect him to make a full recovery.
Robertson is the founder of The Christian Broadcasting Network, a 57-year-old global ministry anchored by its flagship program The 700 Club with the mission to take the Gospel to the nations, according to CBN.
Congressman Steve King releases the following video reminding Americans of Obama’s April 10, 2016 “guarantee” that “there is no political influence in any investigation conducted by the Justice Department or the FBI.” King believes the facts show, contrary to the former President’s assertion, that the FBI and the DOJ were weaponized against Republican political opponents on Obama’s watch. Does the trail of conspiracy at the FBI/DOJ lead to the top? What did President Obama know and when did he know it? It’s time to #ReleaseTheMemo and let the American public see what was going on within Obama’s FBI and DOJ.
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. - Two dogs were found dead Friday afternoon after a man barricaded himself inside a home in southwest Miami-Dade, authorities said.
Miami-Dade police responded to the home in the area of Southwest 216th Street and 120th Avenue after someone called police at 11:30 a.m. and asked officers to conduct a welfare check.
Police said a man came to the front door and cursed at and threatened to shoot an officer.
The Miami-Dade Police Department's SWAT team then responded to the home.
Police said the suspect came out of the house at 4:15 p.m. and surrendered to authorities.
Officers said they found two dead dogs inside the home.
The suspect, identified only as a man in his 60s, was arrested.
It's unclear what charges he will be facing.
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Texans work out Wisconsin safety Natrell Jamerson
Wisconsin safety Natrell Jamerson worked out privately Monday for Texans secondary coach Anthony Midget, according to a league source not authorizd to speak publicly.
Jamerson has run the 40-yard dash in 4.40 seconds, bench pressed 225 pounds 25 times and has a 35 1/2-inch vertical leap.
The Florida native was an honorable-mention All-Big 12 selection. He recorded 51 tackles, 3 1/2 for losses, 1 1/2 sacks, two interceptions with one returned for a touchdown and 10 pass breakups.
He had 20 career special-teams tackles and also returns kicks.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp and captain Jordan Henderson faced reporters in Germany this evening for a pre-match press conference ahead of the first leg of their Champions League qualification playoff against Hoffenheim.
Back in his homeland, Klopp was quizzed on a host of issues, inevitably including the saga regarding attacking midfielder Philippe Coutinho’s future. The Reds boss also confirmed that striker Daniel Sturridge is not fit to play tomorrow evening, but should be available this weekend.
Here’s what Klopp and Henderson had to say in full…
JUBA: The death toll from intercommunal fighting between two clans in South Sudan's Great Lakes region last week has reached at least 170, an official said, up from 45, reflecting a new source of violence in a country devastated by a four-year civil war.
"Right now, from both sides, we have 170 plus people who lost their lives. Three hundred forty two houses have been burnt and almost 1,800 people displaced," Dharuai Mabor Teny, a member of parliament from the region, told Reuters.
(Writing by Aaron Maasho; Editing by Peter Graff)
New York City police have recovered the gun belonging to an off-duty officer who they say was beaten and robbed by three men.The officer was attacked early Sunday inside a parking garage in The Bronx.Police say the officer was arguing with a group of men when they began beating him, then took off with his gun.Police say it happened just before 3 a.m. on Carter Avenue in the Mount Hope section.The victim was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.A 25-year-old man and a 27-year-old man both have been charged with robbery, criminal possession of a weapon and assault.Police continue to search for the third suspect.----------
Pence (thumb) participated in on-field throwing drills Tuesday, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Pence was able to take batting practice Monday and is now able to throw again just four days after being placed on the disabled list with a thumb injury. He previously reported that throwing was more painful than batting with his injured thumb, so Tuesday's throwing drills represent a considerable stepping stone in his recovery. If he continues to progress well he shouldn't require more than the required 10 days on the DL. He'll begin a rehab assignment in the next few days.
@lori_albright @6abc All 3 cats accounted for & headed to #RPHQ for eval & emergency shelter. pic.twitter.com/I37NXwzvJ6 — Red Paw Relief Team (@RedPawRelief) January 2, 2017
Philadelphia firefighters battled a blaze in Kensington that displaced families.The fire broke out shortly before 12:30 p.m. Monday at a house in the 3400 block of E Street near Tioga Street.Crews arrived to find heavy flames and smoke coming from a rear bedroom.They were able to place the fire under control within minutes.Three cats were reported missing, but the Red Paw Relief Team says all were accounted for.They were being to the Red Paw Relief Headquarters for evaluation and emergency shelter.No other injuries were reported.
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Six hundred and sixty-two people on Sunday set a world record for the biggest gathering of Charlie Chaplins, each donning the black jacket, shoes, bowler hat, toothbrush moustache and cane of the comic's signature creation, the Little Tramp.
The unusual rally, drawing Chaplin fans of all ages from all over Europe, took place at a museum dedicated to the artist at his former home in Corsier-sur-Vevey, western Switzerland.
"There have been big Charlie Chaplin gatherings in the past, but this is the first to be certified by an officer of the law," Annick Barbezat-Perrin, a spokesman for the museum, told AFP.
Chaplin was born in London 128 years ago on Sunday. He died on Christmas Day, 1977, aged 88, after spending the last decades of his life in Switzerland.
The Chaplin's World museum, which opened a year ago on Sunday, also said that it had had around 300,000 visitors in its first 12 months of operation, far outstripping estimates of 220,000.
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HARTFORD -- This week, Governor Malloy announced his decision not to run for a third term in office. On The Real Story, J.R. Romano, Republican State Party Chair, reacts to the news.
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Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton also reacts. He's exploring a run for governor to succeed Malloy.
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Then, Rep. Joe Courtney joins the show. Would he consider a run for governor? Plus, his take on U.S. Policy in Syria. Where do we go after the U.S. missile attack on a Syrian Air Base, launched in response to Syria's use of chemical weapons against its own people? Should the President seek congressional authorization for future military action there, or against North Korea, for its continuing development of its nuclear and missile programs?
Related Coverage One killed in crash on MLK Bypass in southern Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — A 50-year-old man was killed in a rollover crash last week, according to the El Paso Coroner’s Office.
Jose Salayandia was thrown from his truck after he lost control, hit a concrete barrier and rolled onto the MLK Bypass Thursday, April 14.
Police say Salayandia died at the scene.
Another person was taken to the hospital and was in stable condition at the time of the crash.
Senator Ben Murray-Bruce on Wednesday welcomed Kogi West senator, Dino Melaye, to the opposition party, Peoples Democratic Party.
Murray-Bruce, who had, on Monday, urged Dino Melaye to resume at the Senate, said, it was nice to have Melaye back in the red chamber.
He went on to welcome him to PDP and promised that he would not experience “trauma or intimidation.”
Senator Dino Melaye on Wednesday returned to the Senate, and his decision to take an interim seat near the former Senate President, David Mark, led to speculations that he was defecting to the PDP
Drama started when Melaye urged Senate President Bukola Saraki to order the sergeants-at-arms to create a space for him on the side of the minority Peoples Democratic Party, saying that he would sit near the former Senate President, David Mark, though Mark was absent at the proceedings.
And despite the Senate President Bukola Saraki directing him otherwise, Melaye sat at the opposition PDP section throughout the plenary.
BEIJING (AP) — Premier Li Keqiang has promised China "will open even wider" to imports and investment and will fully open manufacturing industries to foreign competitors.
Li, the country's No. 2 leader, said Tuesday at a news conference that Beijing plans to eliminate import tariffs on drugs and reduce tariffs on other goods. He said the country will "fully open the manufacturing sector," with better protection for intellectual property.
Li said, "If there is one thing that will be different from the past, that will be that China will open even wider."
Chinese leaders are under pressure to make their slowing, state-dominated economy more productive. They have promised to open more industries to private and foreign competition, but business groups complain they are moving too slowly.
GSR Mortgage Loan Trust 2005-6F -- Moody's takes action on $66 Million of Prime Jumbo RMBS issued from 2005 to 2006
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When it comes to Valentine's Day, Pandora is a go-to gift for girls all around the country.
So it's unsurprising that the jewellery favourite has decided to launch a freebie deal especially for the occasion, offering every customer that spends over £99 a special heart-shaped jewellery dish.
The pretty dish comes nicely presented in a little gift box, and is the perfect place to store all your rings when they're not in pride of place on your fingers.
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Available both online and in store, the Pandora gift set will also be available from famous Pandora stockists Argento and The Jewel Hut, who are renowned for selling genuine Pandora pieces for a significantly lower price.
We've picked out our favourite picks from the high street jeweller below.
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - Chevron Corp:
* CHEVRON - ‍​ON JAN 31, BOARD APPROVED CEO COMPENSATION PACKAGE FOR MICHAEL WIRTH, WHICH INCLUDES ANNUAL SALARY OF $1.5 MILLION EFFECTIVE FEB 1 - SEC FILING
* CHEVRON - ‍ON JAN 31, BOARD RATIFIED INCREASE IN ANNUAL BASE SALARY FOR PATRICIA YARRINGTON, CFO​ TO $1.1 MILLION ‍​ Source text - bit.ly/2DZxLP2 Further company coverage:
Viewing, funeral planned for 2 slain sheriff's deputies
TRENTON, Fla. (AP) — A public viewing and funeral service are planned for two Florida sheriff's deputies who were gunned down while they sat in a Chinese restaurant.
Alachua County Sheriff's spokesman Sgt. Brett Rhodenizer announced that the viewing will begin at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Bell Middle/High School in Trenton. It will be immediately followed by the non-denominational service at 11 a.m.
Graveside honors will follow at Bronson Cemetery.
Authorities say 58-year-old John Hubert Highnote shot Gilchrist County Sheriff's Sgt. Noel Ramirez and Deputy Taylor Lindsey on Thursday at the Ace China restaurant. He then went to his car and killed himself.
Sheriff Bobby Schultz blamed the deaths on hatred toward law enforcement.
State Attorney Bill Cervone added "we may never have an answer."
Liverpool are on the verge of Champions League history with their rout of Roma.
The 5-0 scoreline, as it stands, would be the largest margin of victory in a single Champions League semi-final match, topping Bayern Munich's beating of Barcelona in 2013, and Real Madrid's 4-0 beating of Bayern a year later. .
Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino each scored twice, with Sadio Mané also finding the net as Liverpool ran rampant over Roma.
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April 28 Cosco Shipping Development Co Ltd :
* Entered into management services agreement for a fee of up to RMB80 million
* company to provide management services in respect of CS financial and target equities for a term of three years Source :(bit.ly/2pFUEPL) Further company coverage:
The rest of you may be waiting for Congress to pass an infrastructure bill, but not us. In Irvine and other surrounding areas, it's build, build, build. We have not one, but two Marine Corps bases that were shuttered in 1994, and after a seemingly endless set of negotiations, followed by a housing bust that brought everything to a halt, we've given developers the green light to build with abandon. This particular truck is hauling away dirt at MCAS Tustin (home of the blimp hangars that I'll show you someday), but there's also plenty of action at MCAS El Toro. All this construction is, naturally, a matter of huge controversy for the usual reasons of traffic and noise (and, um, the possibility of more low-income residents), but the voters have more-or-less spoken, and they voted to build. So that's what we're doing.
May 1 Consolidated Operations Group Ltd :
* Term sheet signed for partial acq of equip finance broker
* Executed a terms sheet to purchase 95 pct of an equipment finance broker for A$21.98 mln
* Transaction is expected to be completed around 1 July 2017
* To undertake a non-renouceable rights issue at $0.12 per share to raise up to A$31 mln Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Detroit is where future mobility innovations meet the pavement. With the largest concentration of the world’s top automotive and technology executives, designers, engineers and thought leaders, the North American International Auto Show serves as the global stage for companies to debut brand defining vehicles and industry-shaping announcements.
NAIAS returns to Cobo Center, January 14-22. Enter for your chance to win a set of four admission tickets.
For more information about this year’s event, visit www.naias.com
The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that thousands of sensitive records pertaining to horrific abuse at Indigenous residential schools are confidential and should be destroyed.
In a unanimous decision released today, the high court said the accounts that were collected for the purpose of awarding compensation was meant to be a "confidential and private process" and that "claimants and alleged perpetrators relied on the confidentiality assurance."
The documents will be retained for a 15-year period, during which time survivors can choose to have their records preserved.
Failing that, the documents will be destroyed.
The recollections were gathered as part of the federal government's 2006 Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement.
The case had divided Indigenous groups. Some believe the records should be preserved as a record of a dark chapter in Canada's history, while others believe the sensitive recollections should be destroyed to avoid further harm to descendents of victims.
Koby Walker of Mullen tied for 12th place at the Class D State Golf Tournament at Lake Maloney Golf Course outside of North Platte May 22-23 with a two day score of 165. After the first day Koby was tied for 30th place with a score of 89 and his hopes for a medal were slim but he improved his game 13 strokes on day 2 with a score of 76 earning himself a medal.
CHARLOTTE — Eaton Federal Savings Bank closed late last week on the acquisition of Stockbridge Bankcorporation Inc., the Stockbridge-based parent company of SSBBank.
Two SSBBank offices in Gregory and Stockbridge — southeast of Lansing — will operate as Eaton Federal Savings Bank branches. An office in Eaton Rapids will consolidate into a nearby Eaton Federal Savings Bank branch.
SSBBank had assets of $66.2 million at the end of the fourth quarter. Eaton Federal Savings Bank, with five branches in Eaton County and one in Barry County, had assets of about $280 million.
Rhode Island police are searching for a suspect who stole more than $100 worth of Sharpie products from a retailer. The Warwick Police Department says a man was caught on camera stealing a large amount of Sharpie products from a Hobby Lobby store Jan. 18. Police say the man was last seen riding away from the area on a bicycle.
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From the baseball field to the dance floor, David Ross has another fun adventure planned for this weekend: sky-diving at the Chicago Air and Water Show!
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Ross will open up the 59th annual Chicago Air and Water Show by doing a tandem jump with the U.S. Army Golden Knights. He will land in front of the Boat House at North Avenue Beach.
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Make sure to get to North Avenue Beach early Saturday to see David Ross skydive. The show starts at 10:00 a.m.
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ROCKY RIVER, Ohio (AP) - A state wildlife officer has euthanized two aggressive male turkeys that have been harassing postal carriers in a Cleveland suburb.
The Plain Dealer reports the Ohio Division of Wildlife decided it was time to take action after one of its officers watched a young male called a "jake" approach a woman in Rocky River and begin pecking on her pant legs.
The two jakes were euthanized Friday. Non-aggressive hens in the rafter that have been hanging around the neighborhood wandered off.
A Division of Wildlife spokesman says the attack on the woman convinced the officer "the situation needed to be alleviated."
Joggers in the nearby Rocky River Reservation also had reported being harassed.
The Division of Wildlife offered the jakes' carcasses to an animal rehabilitation center to feed its raptors.
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Nabil Al Afif, Under-Secretary of Dhale Governorate, praised the ERC's efforts to help Dhale and other liberated Yemeni governorates.
He added that providing the relief aid and shelter materials is a generous gesture by the UAE people and the sons of Zayed while praising the role of the UAE, led by President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and its humanitarian arm, the ERC. Dhale saw the implementation of many projects by the ERC and signed, in 2018, an agreement on the launch of other projects, he said in conclusion.
A 57-year-old motorist has denied dangerous driving in Torquay.
Patrick Walker, of Lydwell Road, appeared at Exeter crown Court to face the single charge.
It relates to an alleged offence involving a Nissan Almera on August 20 in Lydwell Road in Babbacombe.
Walker spoke only to confirm his name and enter a not guilty plea when he stood in the dock.
The case was adjourned until October 20.
TVS Apache RTR 160 4V vs Honda X-Blade Comparison Review
TVS Apache RTR 160 is leading the 160cc bandwagon in India for over a decade now. The motorcycle has seen numerous facelifts in its life cycle due to which it is still going strong in the Indian two-wheeler market. The latest chapter in this series is the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V that is easily the best looking RTR till date. In order to challenge the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V and grab a piece of its market share, Honda X-Blade landed into the battlefield. TVS tried playing safe with the RTR 160 4V by giving it the much-appreciated looks of its elder sibling RTR 200. On the other hand, it seems like Honda is no behind and has thrown much of its creativity in the X-Blade as the motorcycle looks no less than a character from a sci-fi movie. We decided to put the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V and Honda X-Blade against each other. Who wins in the end, find out with Pradeep Shah and Abhilasha Singh!
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The Stanley Cup playoffs are back in Boston on Monday night for the first time in two years.
Boston Bruins Owner Jeremy Jacobs joined NESN’s Dale Arnold on “Bruins Face-Off Live” to talk about how important and exciting it is for postseason hockey to be back at TD Garden.
Jacobs also discussed the importance of leadership — both on and off the ice — and the changes that were made during the season that got the Bruins back in the playoffs.
To hear Jacobs’ comments, check out the video above from “Bruins Face-Off Live,” presented by EchoStor Technologies.
Skoda will be releasing a purely electric hatchback and an SUV with Coupe lines until 2020. The SUV will be the production version of the Vision E that was presented last year in Shanghai and one of the first models of the Volkswagen Group that will use the MEB platform, that is developed specifically for electric models.
The car will be placed between the Karoq and the Kodiaq. Its official name has not yet been announced, but we know that it will have around 300 hp and an autonomy of nearly 500 km.
The hatchback model will be released a year later and it will also be based on the MEB platform. Basically it will be the production version of the ID Concept with the logos of Skoda.
The company did not announce the name of this model, but rumors say that it might be called Felicia E. Its dimensions are expected to be close to those of the Rapid Spaceback.
Six months after her cat ran away, a woman in the Netherlands is looking forward to a reunion — in an Austrian village 950 kilometers (600 miles) away.
Austrian state broadcaster ORF reports that Pepper recently turned up in Aschbach-Markt, west of Vienna.
She looked to be just another stray to the person who brought her to a local veterinarian. But an examination revealed that the well-traveled feline had been microchipped, which along with photos allowed veterinarian Katharina Zoechling to trace the owner.
ORF said Tuesday that the unnamed owner is planning a trip to the Austrian village to claim Pepper. And while how the cat got there may never be known, one guess is she hitchhiked — on the back of a truck.
Beauty of Northern California - waterfalls, wildflowers and more - shown in this video near Oroville
The North Table Mountain Ecological Reserve, a 3,315-acre property located three miles north of Oroville, in Butte County, is seen from above in this drone video taken around April 15, 2017 . In addition to the wildflowers shown at this location in Butte County, waterfalls shown are Phantom Falls, Little Phantom Falls and Ravine Falls.
The West Texas Fire Department is responding to a structure fire at 64th street and Flamingo Avenue in Odessa.
Reports claim the blaze began as a grass fire, and two trailers are on fire.
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WASHINGTON (Sputnik) — The Alexandria Police Department (APD) is thoroughly examining the neighborhood near the scene of Wednesday's shooting at a Republican baseball practice in the US state of Virginia, APD chief Mike Brown said in a press conference.
"Right now we are canvassing the immediate area out here, doing door to door with our colleagues from the sheriff's department… so we can reassure the people in the community that we believe this incident today is over," Brown told reporters on Wednesday.
Hartlepool United keeper Trevor Carson is missing from the starting XI for this afternoon's clash at Accrington.
The goalie misses out due to a shoulder problem, although the issue is not thought to be too serious.
It is not known whether it is a recurrence of a shoulder injury which has given him problems earlier in the season. Adam Bartlett deputises.
Elsewhere, Craig Hignett has stuck to the 3-5-2 which served him so well in Friday's 3-2 win over Morecambe.
Matthew Bates returns to the side at centre-back for Toto Nsiala, who left for Shrewsbury Town in a five figure deal, yesterday.
Jordan Richards also comes in for Lewis Hawkins, with Josh Laurent restored to the team, replacing Nicky Deverdics.
Pools XI: Bartlett, Donnelly, Bates, Harrison, Richards, Woods, Laurent, Featherstone, Carroll, Amond, Paynter.
Subs: Dzudzinski, Pollock, Deverdics, Hawkins, Walker, Alessandra, Oates.
But with flu season ravaging much of the country, those families would do well to take extra precautions to stay healthy as they celebrate with loved ones. That means pull back the reins on the double-dipping and keep snacks refrigerated for as long as possible.
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BERLIN, March 29 The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) has agreed to pay NHL players' travel and insurance costs to try to lure them to the 2018 Winter Olympics, Games chiefs said on Wednesday. The contribution, which could cost up to $20 million, is designed to soften the financial blow to owners frustrated at having the NHL season shut down during the Games.
The gesture may not be enough to secure NHL players’ presence in South Korea's Pyeonchang, however, as club owners have other commercial demands yet to be settled. (Reporting by Karolos Grohmann, editing by: Mitch Phillips)
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On Sunday night, CBS aired “Stayin’ Alive: A Grammy Salute to the Bee Gees,” a tribute to the iconic ’70s pop group that was filmed in February, 2017. One of the evening’s performers was pop singer, Celine Dion.
RELATED: Céline Dion’s team pays tribute to her beloved husband on the one year anniversary of his passing
Dion serenaded the crowd and Barry Gibb, the last surviving member of the Bee Gees. Gibb’s brothers and bandmates Robin and Maurice passed away in 2012 and 2003. Dion even traveled into the crowd as she sang her collaboration with the Bee Gees’, “Immortality.” The CBS performances comes twenty years after Dion first recorded the song for her fifth English language studio record, “Let’s Talk About Love.” The brothers Gibb wrote the song for Dion and performed it with her on the record.
Dion still incorporates “Immortality” into her live setlist.
Other tributes included Keith Urban and Pentatonix.
That’s according to FIA chief Jean Todt, who admits he does not want his old team to quit the sport.
Ferrari are F1’s most successful constructor ever, racking up 229 race wins since getting involved in 1950.
But they have threatened to to withdraw from the sport as Liberty Media prepare to bring in new regulations.
Those rules could mean F1 cannot count Ferrari among its ranks from the 2021 season onwards.
Former Ferrari CEO Todt has now revealed the Italians will not be forced out of F1 amid their threats.
About Gents Pub Club
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Nashville Predators have acquired forward Mark McNeill from the Dallas Stars for defenseman Andrew O'Brien.
The trade was made Saturday.
The 24-year-old McNeill has five goals, one assist and 36 penalty minutes in 18 games with the American Hockey League's Texas Stars this season. He has played in 312 AHL games since the 2011-12 season.
McNeill has played in two NHL games - one with Chicago in 2015-16 and one with Dallas in 2016-17.
The 25-year-old O'Brien has three points and 27 penalty minutes in 21 games for the AHL's Milwaukee Admirals this season. He has appeared in 188 career AHL regular-season games.
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After coming up short on tonight’s episode of WWE RAW, Finn Balor will get one more match with Bray Wyatt at WWE Summerslam, and he may be bringing back his ‘Demon King’ persona.
As noted, the match was originally scheduled for Summerslam but Kurt Angle booked it for tonight after a backstage incident between the two earlier tonight. Balor lost to Wyatt on RAW tonight, then Wyatt attacked him after the match and hit Sister Abigail and gave Balor a blood bath in the ring.
Balor was then seen leaving Kurt Angle’s office, and he told Charly Caruso that he is getting his rematch against Wyatt on Sunday, and Bray might have demons, but he’s got his own too.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Ronshine China Holdings Ltd :
* Rongxin Investment, as guarantor, entered into guarantee agreement in favour of Bank Of Beijing Co
* Rongxin Investment agreed to provide guarantee for due performance of repayment obligations of JV to creditor under loan agreement
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Girouxville Co-op Ltd. held their annual general meeting at the Girouxville community hall on April 11.
Rene Blanchette discussed the minutes of the 2016 annual meeting, as well as the financial report and he gave his presidents’ report.
Blanchette also highlighted the co-op’s 75th anniversary in 2017 and noted there will be events throughout the year to celebrate it.
He is stepping down from the president’s position and retiring, after serving the co-op for 27 years. The board members gave him a barbecue in recognition of his service.
Look for a story in this week’s Express about the annual general meeting.
SIX ROADS, N.B. — A dramatic, three-vehicle New Brunswick crash involving a logging truck has claimed the life of a Canton-des-Basques man.
Tracadie RCMP say the man was driving on Highway 11 near Six Roads Thursday afternoon when his car crossed the centre line and collided with a transport truck hauling logs.
Police say the driver of the car died at the scene, while a female passenger was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
They say the driver of a second car was unable to avoid the collision, but the 27-year-old woman and her two children under the age of five were not injured.
RCMP say the truck driver lost control of his rig following the collision and went off an overpass, slamming into the road below.
They say the 43-year-old man was taken to hospital but is expected to survive his injuries.
An RCMP collision reconstructionist is assisting with the investigation.
To bridge the lag in actual revenue accrual, the will shift to cash for the (GST) this fiscal. Monthly collections will be reported on the first working day of the following month.
Till now, monthly returns under GST, which has combined 17 central and state taxes into one, were allowed to be filed by the 20th of the following month and revenues collected were reported on 26th, almost a month-long lag between collections and their reporting.
This led to a situation wherein the was able to collect revenue for one month less in the first year of roll out. To overcome this, collections for April will be reported on actual basis on May 1, officials said.
Only the Integrated-GST, levied on inter-state movement of goods as well as imports, will be shown in March collection.
15 minutes from Aix en Provence, in a beautiful environment near the aqueduct Roquefavour and a nice Provencal village, easy access to the TGV station in 10 minutes and 15 minutes from Marseille Provence Airport. Beautiful property on 5138 m² of park with trees overlooking the hills. This Bastide of charm of 211 m ² about, with its outbuildings, full south exposure, offers up to 5 rooms, ideal to run a B&B activity. On the ground floor, opening onto the terrace, large living room with open kitchen and office in alcove, one bedroom on ground floor, 2 bathrooms. On the floor, 2 rooms and a big stay transformable in suite, 1 kitchen and 2 rooms of water. The landscaped park includes a swimming pool 6 x 12 meters, an atypical outbuilding equipped with 18 m², a pétanque field. Other outbuilding, laundry, cellar complete the whole.
MGM will come alive with Shuckers baseball next month. Here to talk about the 2018 season, the new voice of the Shucker's Garrett Greene.
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — Maybe you’ve seen it–Smirnoff vodka is out with a new cheeky ad campaign at bus stops, saying “Made in America but…happy to talk about our ties to Russia under oath.”
With all the talk these days about Russians and Russian meddling in our affairs, you might even find yourself thinking more about all things Russia.
Tonight on Dine and Dish, Vicki Liviakis give us a taste of Russian food here in the Bay Area.
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MUMBAI: A businessman has been arrested by Mumbai’s Juhu Police based on a complaint of stalking and criminal intimidation filed against him by veteran actress Zeenat Aman.
On January 30, Aman had filed a molestation and stalking complaint against the businessman, Mumbai Police said on Thursday.
The complaint has been registered under sections 304 D (stalking) and 509 (insulting modesty of a woman) of the Indian Penal Code.
The police said they both knew each other; however, the relationship had soured over some issues following which Aman had stopped talking to the businessman.
Nevertheless, the businessman allegedly kept calling and following her.
After failing to convince the person to stop stalking, the veteran actress sought the help of police and filed a complaint at Juhu police station.
An investigation has been launched into the matter.
Saudi Arabia's U.N. envoy says "there is no justification whatsoever" for the Saudi-led coalition fighting rebels in Yemen to be on a U.N. blacklist for allegedly killing and maiming nearly 700 children in 2016.
Ambassador Abdallah Al-Mouallimi on Friday rejected "the inaccurate and misleading information and figures" in the U.N.'s annual report on children and armed conflict, which names the coalition. But he also said the government is committed to reducing casualties "to the lowest possible level."
Last year, the coalition was put on the blacklist but removed by then-Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon under intense pressure from Saudi Arabia.
Sansha rescue center saves 113 people in 2016
The search and rescue center in China’s southernmost island city Sansha successfully rescued 113 people in 2016, both helping save people’s lives and assets.
The center mobilized 13 vessel and six aircraft trips in 21 emergencies, securing a 99.1 percent success rate, the center said.
Over the past year, the center helped resist four tropical storms, or typhoons, that swept across the city, it said in a statement.
It also organized maritime emergency response drills for nearly 300 people from 19 organizations in the city.
Sansha was established in July 2012 to administer more than 200 islets, sandbanks and reefs in the Xisha, Zhongsha and Nansha groups as well as 2 million square kilometers of surrounding waters in the South China Sea. The city search and rescue center was inaugurated the following year. – CRI
After causing a crash at a Westport gas station, a New Haven man was arrested and charged with alleged possession of cocaine and heroin last week. Westport Police responded to the scene of a car crash at a Mobil gas station, located at 558 Riverside Ave., on the afternoon of June 6 and observed the driver that caused the incident displaying signs of heroin use, according to the police.
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The playground at Lacasse Park in Tecumseh may re-open late next week.
The equipment has been installed, but crews are waiting to pour the rubber surface for the play area.
Parks and Rec director Paul Anthony says they need at least three consecutive days without rain to do that, and that may not happen until next week.
The playground area was destroyed by a deliberately set fire in October last year, causing $800,000 in damage.
A 13-year-old boy confessed and made a public apology in January after having charges stayed, as part of a justice diversion program.
Moldova's intelligence agency says it has broken up a suspected extremist Islamic group that was spreading propaganda online and whose members had illegal weapons.
The Intelligence and Security Service said Wednesday that agents had searched the homes of a number of Moldovan citizens in the northeastern town of Soroca, and found pistols, semi-automatic rifles and other weapons.
It says members are accused of "propagating radical Islamic ideology," on social media and elsewhere and illegally possessing firearms.
The agency did not provide details about the number of suspects or whether they had been detained.
If found guilty, suspects face up to seven years in prison.
The Alberta government is going to provide more help for those addicted to opioids such as fentanyl.
Associate Health Minister Brandy Payne is to make the announcement in Calgary Friday morning.
READ MORE: Canada’s opioid crisis is burdening the health care system, report warns
She’s expected to announce expanded treatment programs for Calgary and Edmonton. Since 2016, more than 740 Albertans have died from opioid overdoses.
It’s not known how many Canadians are hooked on opioids, but the highly addictive drugs were responsible for an estimated 2,500 overdose deaths across the country in 2016 – a number that is likely to be surpassed this year.
READ MORE: Drugs to help treat opioid addiction cleared by Health Canada
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Interfaith Food Ministries, which provides food for over three thousand needy families a year in Nevada County, now has a new Executive Director. Phil Alonso has taken over the position from Sue Van Son, who is retiring, although is staying on for another month or so during the transition. Alonso lives in Alta Sierra, and previously worked at the Child Abuse Prevention Center in Sacramento. He says he jumped at the chance to apply when he heard about this opportunity…
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Van Son says they had several applicants for the position, but quickly narrowed it down to three based on experience. She says Alonso and the other finalists had to spend a day volunteering with Interfaith to see what it was like…
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Interfaith is known for their holiday food drives, but is also open Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and also has Saturday food distributions once a month.
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Crews with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection are headed to Tule Creek Road in Hayfork for a fire that broke out around 2:45 p.m. at the "old mill."
Fire is limited to the structure only, and not a threat to vegetation, according to scanner reports.
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Wolves v Sheffield Utd
Wolves take on Sheffield Utd on Saturday 3rd February, 2018, with kickoff at 17:30. This match is currently being shown LIVE on Sky Sports.
Wolves are flying high, propelled to the top of the Championship by some fairly dodgy looking deals facilitated by a former super agent from Portugal. Today they face one of the old guard in Sheffield United, and a team in decent form if you trust the league table, with the Blades just outside the top six and looking up for part two of the season.
Wolves have an eleven point lead at this stage, not the sort of advantage any team should drop, so expect them to come out hard in an effort to assert their dominance.
Wolves v Sheffield Utd is LIVE on Sky Sports.
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Scott Griffin, 48, died Thursday, June 1, 2017, in Decatur.
Memorial service was June 11 at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport.
Scott was born Aug. 28, 1968, in Fort Worth to Hal and Carol (Pointer) Griffin. He was a truck driver.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Scott is survived by his son, Samuel Griffin of Paradise; brother Harley Griffin and wife, Kathleen, of Paradise; grandmother Marie Pointer of Hamilton; nephews Ryan Griffin, Jake Griffin and wife, Teaaira, and Layne Griffin; and extended family members and friends.
The long awaited and much talked about boxing match between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and UFC star Conor McGregor has now been made official and fixed for August 26, 2017 in Las Vegas.
Mayweather confirmed the fight on his Instagram account as he shared a video poster of both fighters with the caption, "It's official".
Then a few minutes later, McGregor tweeted 'the fight is on' posting a picture of himself next to one of Mayweather's father Floyd Mayweather Sr.
Mayweather, who retired in September 2015 after winning all 49 of his pro fights, will face a mixed martial arts fighter who has never been in a scheduled 12-round fight at the MGM Grand arena.
The fight that will take place in a boxing ring and be governed by boxing rules. The fight will take place at the T-Mobile Arena, but ticket prices have not been set yet.
Both Floyd and Conor will be tested by USADA for performance enhancing drugs.
Conor is expected to make around $100 million for the fight, he also sincerely believes he will knock Mayweather out.
Kenneth and Natasha Briggs and their four children had avoided the area near the Bush Turnpike and Interstate 30 in spite of, and because of, what it had done to form their family. Monday, however, Natasha sat front-and-center under the tent at John Paul Jones Park, holding her girls, 12 and 7. Technically, they're her nieces.
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Tesco (NASDAQ:TESO) +11.5% premarket after Nabors Industries (NYSE:NBR) agrees to acquire the Canadian drilling equipment maker in an all-stock deal.
Tesco shareholders will be issued 0.68 NBR common shares for each Tesco share; the deal values Tesco at $4.62/share, a 19% premium to Friday's close, or ~$215M.
NBR says the acquisition will reinforce its position as a leading rig equipment and drilling automation provider by integrating Tesco’s advanced tubular services technology and products into its global rig footprint and drilling services business.
Debi Drake, RN, is a new director of nursing at St. Luke’s Jerome, effective Feb. 6. Drake has been serving as the interim director since Oct. 31.
Drake received a BSN from Boise State University and is continuing her graduate studies towards a master’s in integrative health. She started her nursing career as a member of a Level 2 Trauma Center in Boise. She previously worked in various clinical and management roles, including emergency department, clinical resource management, emergency management and value analysis clinician.
Drake has provided hazardous materials and emergency management training throughout the state and in the Magic Valley since the mid-1990s. In her new role, she will continue to build on improving rural patient care throughout the facility and health system.
SANTA CLARA – With the season finally over, and his job seemingly on the line, Chip Kelley addressed the media following his team’s 25-23 loss to the Seattle Seahawks.
During that news conference, a reporter asked Kelly if any players had approached him after the game and asked about his status as the head coach.
Kelly’s reply was short: “Yeah, we had a lot of hugs in there.”
Chip Kelly on the scene in the 49ers locker room following his team's season-ending loss to Seahawks: "We had a lot of hugs in there." pic.twitter.com/3E3Gkg4htM — KNBR (@KNBR) January 2, 2017
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March 30 Hangzhou Robam Appliances Co., Ltd.:
* Says the co proposed to pay a cash dividend of 5 yuan for every 10 shares and use additional paid-in capital to distribute 3 new shares for every 10 shares, as the dividend payment plan for FY 2016
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NEW YORK — The New York Police Department says it is responding to a report of an explosion near Times Square.
The response is centred in the area of the Port Authority bus terminal.
It's led to delays along some of the subway lines that pass beneath the bus terminal.
Some passengers have been evacuated as a precaution.
PHILADELPHIA — A judge is pushing back the start of Bill Cosby’s sexual assault retrial just a few days after rejecting his lawyers’ demands for a three-month delay.
Judge Steven O’Neill on Monday moved the start of jury selection to April 2 from March 29. He scheduled hearings March 29 and 30 to resolve pretrial issues.
Cosby’s lawyers were pressing for a longer delay after O’Neill ruled last week that up to five additional accusers could testify. They argued they needed more time to investigate the women’s allegations and work up a defence.
Cosby has pleaded not guilty to charges he drugged and molested Andrea Constand at his suburban Philadelphia home in 2004.
Cosby’s first trial last year ended in a hung jury.
The Associated Press does not typically identify people who say they are victims of sexual assault unless they grant permission, which Constand has.
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Dallas Stars Night at the Rangers ballpark. Stars team captain and left wing Jamie Benn, goalie Ben Bishop, and defenseman Stephen Johns take batting practice before the game and are scheduled to throw out first pitches in the pre-game ceremonies.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Pershing Gold Corp:
* PERSHING GOLD ANNOUNCES BOUGHT DEAL OF $6.8 MILLION
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Feb 14 Cloud Technologies SA:
* Said on Monday that its Q4 revenue was 15.7 million zlotys ($3.87 million) versus 9.5 million zlotys a year ago
* Q4 net profit was 7.4 million zlotys versus 4.1 million zlotys a year ago
* The company sees growth in revenues and costs related to the purchase of the media, what may cause a temporary reduction in margins
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Image caption Ranger Michael Maguire died after being shot in the head in May 2012
An Army captain has been convicted of gross negligence manslaughter at a court martial after a soldier was killed during a live fire exercise.
Cpt Jonathan Price, 32, was found guilty of the death of Ranger Michael Maguire at Castlemartin, Pembrokeshire.
Ranger Maguire, 21, of Cork, Ireland, was killed by a stray bullet in 2012.
Lt Col Richard Bell and Warrant Officer 2nd Class Stuart Pankhurst were found guilty of negligently performing a duty in relation to the exercise.
Ranger Maguire, of the 1st Battalion, Royal Irish Regiment, was one of several soldiers who came under machine gun fire during the exercise at the training area.
A bullet shot from 0.6 miles (1km) away hit him in the forehead.
Price, Bell and Pankhurst are expected to be sentenced on 24 July.
Juuling is the latest smoking craze to hit college campuses. Juuls are a type of vaporizer designed to be so discreet that most people don't know there an e-cigarette, making it easy for students to pass them off as flash drives in class. But just how safe are these trendy e-cigs?
Trump's recent retweet of Ambassador Bolton proves that he has little faith in our missile defense systems, despite the large investment Obama made in expanding them, writes John Kirby.
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Gabriel trumpets his case at Midwestern State
Midwestern State University junior running back Nick Gabriel, who was a two-time First Team All-District RB at Ennis, is busting a move
for a starting berth for the Mustangs. The 6’0, 208-pounder rushed for 163 yards on 28 carries as a reserve last season. This could be the year he makes a move to earn a first string role. “Camp is going great,” he told The Ennis News this week. “In the first four days I have balled everyday, scoring a few touchdowns too.” Read the full story and more in your Weekend edition of The Ennis News. Be informed, subscribe today!
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No. 11 seed Kansas State (20-13) vs. No. 11 seed Wake Forest (19-13)
First Four, South region; Dayton, Ohio; 9:10 p.m. EDT.
BOTTOM LINE: Two efficient offenses are involved. The Demon Deacons scored 90 points nine times this season. The Wildcats put up the points, too, scoring 80 nine times.
COMEBACK KIDS: Wake Forest overcame deficits of 19, 14 and 13 points to win its last three games in the regular season.
CLAMPING DOWN: Kansas State held its last three opponents to an average of 54.3 points and 36 percent shooting.
DID YOU KNOW: Wake Forest coach Danny Manning led Kansas as a player to a 71-58 win over Kansas State in a regional final in 1988 on the way to a national title. He's 30-5 against K-State as a player and coach.
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China's foreign ministry says Stern Hu, a former executive of the mining giant Rio Tinto, has been released from prison.
Hu, an Australian citizen, was released Wednesday. He was given a 10-year sentence in Shanghai after being convicted of accepting bribes and stealing trade secrets in 2010. The case strained relations between Australia and China, the former's largest trading partner.
Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Lu Kang said during a regular press briefing in Beijing that Hu's sentence was reduced.
Lu said Hu's "lawful rights and interests in accordance with law" were ensured during his prison sentence and that his sentence was "mitigated" because he also observed China's "laws, regulations and disciplines."
Hu led Rio Tinto's iron ore operations in China before he and three Chinese colleagues were arrested in 2009.
MOSCOW — A car veered onto the sidewalk and struck people near a bus stop in the Russian city of Sochi, killing one pedestrian and injuring five others.
In a video shown by state news channel Russia-24, a black car travelling at high speed on a main street veers across two lanes of traffic and crashes into the pedestrians, then plows through a railing and collides with a car travelling on a cross-street.
News reports said preliminary information suggested the driver had fallen asleep at the wheel.
Wednesday’s accident occurred in the Dagomys district of Sochi, one of the 11 cities hosting soccer World Cup matches.
Brother to former Big Brother Naija housemate, T-boss, Christova has taken a swipes at Nigerian stand up comedian, AY for making joke with the sex move involving his sister and Kemen in the just concluded reality show. In a show at the Eko Hotel And Suites Victoria Island Lagos State, the comedian had used the […]
LAS VEGAS — Nevada health officials are investigating what appears to be a norovirus outbreak that’s sickened at least 20 employees and guests of the Westgate Las Vegas casino-resort.
The Southern Nevada Health District says it received complaints of gastrointestinal illness consistent with the stomach flu over the weekend.
Westgate Resorts Chief Operating Officer Mark Waltrip told the Las Vegas Review-Journal that the casino-resort has confirmed at least 15 employees and four guests reported to be sick.
Norovirus is highly contagious and causes symptoms like vomiting, diarrhea and fever.
Waltrip says the first reports of illness were made late last week and the resort is taking precautions that include replacing glassware with plastic and setting up stations of hand sanitizer.
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TV One is preparing a new biopic about Bobbi Kristina Brown, and her father, Bobby Brown, is not happy about it.
Apparently, he didn’t know about the biopic, with The Jasmine Brand reporting a source as saying, “The rights were sold to the biopic before he had any knowledge of it. He was blindsided.” However, the source added, “TV One doesn’t have to clear anything through him.”
Demetria McKinney is reportedly set to play Whitney Houston for the biopic and will be singing her songs as well, as TV One was unable to secure the rights to Houston’s music for the biopic.
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Social Media Star: Richa Chadha, Kunal Kamra talk about their political views, and why they speak their mind
Social Media Star: Richa Chadha, Kunal Kamra talk about their political views, and why they speak their mind
It's A Wrap: Swara Bhasker talks about Veere Di Wedding and Twitter trolls, in conversation with Parul Sharma
It's A Wrap: Swara Bhasker talks about Veere Di Wedding and Twitter trolls, in conversation with Parul Sharma
(AP) A judge has denied bond for an Ohio man accused of plowing his car into a crowd at a white nationalist rally.
Judge Robert Downer said during a bond hearing Monday he would appoint a lawyer for James Alex Fields Jr.
Fields is charged with second-degree murder and other counts after authorities say he drove into the crowd, fatally injuring one woman and hurting 19 others.
The rally was held by white nationalists and others who oppose a plan to remove from a Charlottesville park of a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee.
Fields has been in custody since Saturday.
A high school teacher said Fields was fascinated with Nazism, idolized Adolf Hitler and had been singled out by school officials in the 9th grade for his “deeply held, radical” convictions on race.
Much of the early aerial video released Wednesday shows flashing red lights of emergency vehicles parked on and around the Las Vegas Strip. There is footage of the concert site as well, but the distance of the camera — along with the lighting — makes it difficult to see details on the ground.
The Rolling Stones keep chugging along on the far side of their 50th anniversary, touring and releasing product, including three new live CDs representing concerts from good times in the ‘70s and ‘80s. The most familiar, Ladies & Gentlemen The Rolling Stones , is the soundtrack from the 1972 concert film that was a favorite midnight movie in the ‘70s. It caught the Stones at a peak, their trademark sound defined yet still capable of surprise. There remained an expectation that anything might happen during “Brown Sugar” or “Bitch.” Some Girls Live in Texas ’78 captured them during their 1978 Some Girls comeback after a mid-‘70s slump and mixed old hits with fresh-from-vinyl renditions of “Beast of Burden” and “Miss You.” Checkerboard Lounge documents an episode from the Stones’ own fandom, a Chicago club gig when their hero, Muddy Waters, invited them to join him on stage for “Got My Mojo Working” and “Baby Please Don’t Go.”
It's been a long time since I last heard of StreamTuner2 as an open-source Internet radio station and video browser, but a major update was released today.StreamTuner2 v2.2 is the new release of this browser that interfaces with the content from Shoutcast, Xiph.org, Internet-Radio.com, TuneIn.com, YouTube.com, Reddit Music, and other services for discovering Internet radio stations and video content. The updated StreamTuner2 v2.2 adds new plug-ins for RCast, Streema, vTuner2, LiveRadio.ie, RadioSure, House-Mixes, and Reciva. This release also now distributes Reddit and Record-stop as part of the distributed plug-ins.
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The updated StreamTuner2 also has feature extension improvements, the first release with "thorough Windows support", updated documentation, extended plugin management, and more. Those wishing to learn more about StreamTuner2 v2.2 can visit the SourceForge project site
1 Dead, 1 Injured In Roxbury ShootingA man in his 30s was shot and killed and another man was wounded late Sunday night.
Farmer's Almanac Predicts Plenty Of Cold, Snow For Northeast This WinterEditors continue to stick to their timeworn formula, even though they admit forecasting is an "inexact science."
Pitts Stop: Shutesbury Couple Bikes Coast-To-Coast For Epilepsy ResearchArleen and Cliff Read raised about $40,000 for the Epilepsy Foundation by biking coast-to-coast from Washington to Boston.
Keller @ Large: Look At The People Involved In CharlottesvilleJon says if there is going to be a serious effort to study what went down in Charlottesville, they should probably start by studying the people involved.
The Doppler radar you may be familiar with shows where and how heavy rainfall is over a given area. In extreme circumstances, you may have even seen us show tornadic rotation on the air as indicated by the radar, truly capitalizing on the "Doppler" effect.
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Colorado bill would punish striking teachers with jail time
Colorado state senators are considering a bill that would punish teachers with jail time if they go on strike, Denver7 reported.
Two GOP lawmakers have introduced a bill that would allow public school districts in the state to seek a court injunction to block teacher strikes, according to the news outlet.
Any teachers who refuse to comply with the injunction would be considered in contempt of court and could face up to six months in jail as well as fines. – READ MORE
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The Music of
Rabbi Michel Twerski
Performed by the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra
Sunday, June 25
Doors 6:30PM / Show 7:30PM
The Pabst Theater
A Hasidic symphony concert requires a unique recipe. It takes a great supply of the music of Milwaukee’s Rabbi Michel Twerski , whose works are internationally renowned in the Jewish world. It must be interlaced with rich cultural history, and spiced by the sweet aromas of yearning souls. It has to be shaped by a great arranger and a great conductor. It needs to be served by a great orchestra. This unusual musical entrée was served once before, in Milwaukee 20 years ago, to a capacity audience and great response. Now it will be served again – one performance, fresh, memorable, exquisite.
TORONTO, March 30 Canada's main stock index fell on Thursday after posting its highest close in one month the day before, pressured by losses for the energy group even as oil prices rose.
The Toronto Stock Exchange's S&P/TSX composite index was down 15.57 points, or 0.10 percent, at 15,642.06, shortly after the open. Just four of the index's 10 main groups were lower. (Reporting by Fergal Smith)
April 3 Open Finance SA
* Informs its series E share issue has not gone through, following the company's error in the National Court Register (KRS) proceedings
* Works on solution which will limit the consequences of not issuing the series E shares Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
April 6 Norddeutsche Landesbank Girozentrale
* Resolution in principle of the management board of NordLB regarding the legal integration of Bremer Landesbank Kreditanstalt Oldenburg Girozentrale
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Dec 12 (Reuters) - Quirin Privatbank AG:
* SAID ON MONDAY PLANS TO ESTABLISH BUSINESS ACTIVITIES OF ‘QUIRION’ UNIT AS AN INDEPENDENT ENTITY
* SAID THAT AFTER CREATION OF FURTHER NECESSARY CONDITIONS EXPECTS TO INTRODUCE “QUIRION” BUSINESS UNIT (PROBABLY IN FIRST QUARTER OF 2018) AS INDEPENDENT COMPANY WHICH IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE THE BUSINESS UNDER THE NAME “QUIRION AG”
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DECEMBER 31: Mariah Carey performs during the New Year's Eve Countdown at Times Square on December 31, 2016 in New York City. NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 31: Mariah Carey performs during the New Year's Eve Countdown at Times Square on December 31, 2016 in New York City.
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MOSCOW, June 15 (Reuters) - A new round of proposed U.S. sanctions on Russia is evidence of an internal political struggle in the United States, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday during his annual question and answer session with Russian citizens.
The U.S. Senate voted overwhelmingly on Wednesday for new sanctions to punish Russia for its alleged meddling in the 2016 U.S. election, and to force President Donald Trump to get Congress' approval before easing any existing sanctions.
Putin said Washington's policy of imposing sanctions on Moscow on various pretexts had always been to try to contain Russia. (Reporting by Christian Lowe and Alexander Winning; Writing by Dmitry Solovyov; Editing by Andrew Osborn)
Prices have yet to peak but Southern Nevada is already above and well beyond the average national gas price.
Gasbuddy.com puts Las Vegas at .42 cents above the average while AAA reports .39 cents above average. Either way, the cheapest gas in Clark County is $3.15 per gallon. Nye County is still under three dollars.
The spike in price is reportedly due to crude oil cost and a switchover to a summertime gas mixture that cuts down on smog.
According to an infographic released yesterday by Gasbuddy, 39% of would be road trippers this summer have canceled plans to the increase. One estimate says the price spike will cost consumers about $250 extra over the summer season.
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For an elixir that protects and energizes skin from take-off to touch-down, try Bare Minerals’ Brilliant Future Age Defense & Renew Serum. This pick-me-up is spiked with antioxidant manganese to combat environmental stress, plus vitamin C for a brighter and more refreshed complexion. Age-defying chai hu and olive leaf extract enhance skin’s resilience. All that in one carry-on-friendly package. Find this multi-tasker at Sephora.
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ISLAMABAD, Mar 19 (APP):President Mamnoon Hussain and Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Monday conveyed their felicitations to President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Keqiang of China on their re-election to their respective offices.
Both the president and prime minister appreciated the visionary leadership of China for steering the remarkable growth and development of China during the last five years.
They thanked the leadership of China for actively supporting China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) which was the flagship project of President Xi Jinping’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
They expressed their desire to continue to work closely with China for further strengthening Pakistan-China relationship in all areas for the mutual benefit of the peoples of the two countries.
Kim Kardashian & Kanye West hold an Easter celebration at their home
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Kim Kardashian & Kanye West hold an Easter celebration at their home
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Kim Kardashian & Kanye West hold an Easter celebration at their home
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Kim Kardashian & Kanye West hold an Easter celebration at their home
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Kim Kardashian & Kanye West hold an Easter celebration at their home
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Headlines about Masco Corp have trended somewhat positive this week, according to Alpha One Sentiment Analysis. Alpha One, a subsidiary of Accern, identifies negative and positive news coverage by analyzing more than twenty million news and blog sources.
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Saginaw High continues to dominate Heritage
Not quite yet.
Saginaw Heritage, which has never beaten Saginaw High, entered Friday’s game at Saginaw High with a five-game winning streak and a 7-4 record.
The Hawks left Saginaw High with a 7-5 record and plenty of things to work on in practice after the Trojans crushed Heritage, 70-36, in a Saginaw Valley League game.
“Maybe some of our guys started to believe the hype,” Heritage coach Chris Chaffer said. “Even during our winning streak, there were things that we needed to work on.
“We got exposed. We have things to iron out. We have to use this as a learning experience.”
New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. is no stranger to posting workout videos and clips updating his rehab progress. He’s also no stranger to appearing in videos that detail his remarkably athletic ability.
On Monday, Beckham combined the two when he posted an Instagram video of himself sitting on a street, pulling a 5,600-pound GMC Denali up a hill.
Warning: Video contains not safe for work (NSFW) music.
Last week, Beckham also appeared in a workout video alongside recently released wide receiver Dez Bryant, who is rumored to have an interest in joining his friend on the Giants.
The 25-year-old Beckham is still recovering from an ankle fracture suffered in a Week 5 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers last season. He had previously reported for the Giants’ offseason workout program and is expected in East Rutherford for voluntary mini-camp on Tuesday.
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – The Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library will be passing out free Eclipse glasses on Saturday.
A spokesperson with the library tells KSNT News they have 3,200 glasses that will be provided at no cost to the public. They are from StarNet and NASA Solar System Ambassador Program and are ISO certified viewing glasses.
They will be giving them out on August 19 at the library, bookmobiles and community centers as long as supplies last.
The library says they must be given to an adult and they are asking for people to limit their request only two per family.
For the eclipse on Monday, August 21, the library is hosting a watch party from noon – 2 p.m. in the library parking lot.
Columbus police arrested a third suspect in the murder of an 18-year-old who was shot at Ballard Way Apartments.
Javon McClendon, 17, was arrested Monday, Dec. 11 and booked into the Muscogee County Jail in connection with the death of Javion Shorter.
Shorter was found suffering from a gunshot wound at Ballard Way Apartments Nov. 17, 2017. He later passed away at Midtown Medical Center as a result of his injuries.
McClendon is scheduled to appear in Recorder’s Court Thursday, Dec. 14 at 9 a.m.
Police are asking for anyone with information about the murder of Javion Shorter to call 706-225-4268.
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Washington Nationals right-hander Erick Fedde lasted just 25 pitches before being forced out of Wednesday's start against the Boston Red Sox.
After Fedde gave up a second-inning leadoff single to Rafael Devers, Nationals training staff and manager Dave Martinez made an extended mound visit before replacing their starter with Matt Grace.
The game was scoreless at the time and Grace didn't allow the inherited runner to score.
Fedde, 25, is 1-3 with a 5.79 ERA in six starts with the Nationals this season, but was coming off the first victory of his career last Friday.
--Field Level Media
× Harrisburg woman enlists aid of two accomplices to assault her ex-boyfriend, police say
HARRISBURG — A Harrisburg woman enlisted the aid of two accomplices to assault her ex-boyfriend last Friday, according to police.
Destiny Levi-Bennett, 21, and her accomplices, Kyree Ross and Jaime Hampton, are accused of kicking and punching the victim during a confrontation on the 600 block of N. 2nd Street last Friday at 11:06 p.m.
The victim broke off a relationship with Levi-Bennett, police say.
During the assault, one of the suspects allegedly removed the victim’s jacket and took his cell phone.
A warrant has been issued for all three suspects, police say. All three are charged with robbery and simple assault.
Nova Scotia can expect to get $7.85 million dollars from Ottawa for targeted mental health and home care spending this year, according to the federal budget bill. Marieke Walsh reports on the numbers that the province isn’t releasing.
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Today, manufacturers are in the midst of the 4th industrial revolution, as our ability to connect digitally to physical assets is enabling change in the way they operate, manage, and interact with the equipment and processes across their entire value chain. In the modern environment, manufacturers are looking at this industrial revolution through the lens of digital transformation (DX).
Technology analyst and advisory firm International Data Corporation (IDC) defines DX as: To transform decision making with technology. Manufacturers must look at DX as a mechanism to deliver the next level of value for the organization through the use of digital technologies.
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3:16 Mac Attack says Romo looked good but Dak earned this Pause
1:24 Tony Romo says he showed he can be the same guy
2:34 DeSoto claims its first football state title
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1:08 Man opens fire at DC pizzeria over fake news story
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1:12 Man's best friend also becomes man's best colleague
BARCELONA, Spain — Barcelona says it has reached a deal with Chinese club Guangzhou Evergrande to buy Brazil midfielder Paulinho for 40 million euros ($47 million).
The Spanish club says that Paulinho will sign a contract after a medical exam on Thursday. Barcelona didn't say how long his contract will be.
Paulinho is set to be Barcelona's first signing since Neymar's move to Paris Saint-Germain for a world-record 222 million euros ($262 million) last week.
Friday Update: Sources report that Lionsgate and CBS Films’ Winchester earned an estimated $615,000 from Thursday night’s opening shows. That falls generally in line with expectations, comping similarly to last year’s Super Bowl weekend, PG-13 horror release Rings ($800,000), 2016’s Pride and Prejudice and Zombies ($300,000), and 2015’s Project Almanac ($380,000).
Winchester remains on pace for an opening weekend in the vicinity of $10 million as the sole opener against North America’s big sporting event this Sunday.
For the weekend, it remains likely that Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle could return to the top spot, with Maze Runner: The Death Cure having an outside shot to repeat in that position after last week’s debut.
Follow us on Twitter throughout the weekend for updated estimates and projections across all key films.
1:33 Repealing Obamacare without replacement 'irresponsible,' say York Co. protesters Pause
0:50 Video: Winthrop MBB players complete the "roses are red" poem
3:46 'He's reloading': 911 call from Emanuel AME after Dylann Roof shot 9 parishioners
1:53 Tennessee wildfires damaged more than 100 homes, buildings, say officials
0:56 Sugar Creek Elementary hosts Fort Mill robotics event
1:24 Video: Rock Hill headed back to wrestling state championship after Upper State win vs. Fort Mill
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STATESBORO, Ga. — Tookie Brown had 32 points, just two shy of his career high, to lead Georgia Southern to a 102-91 win over Savannah State on Saturday.
Brown, who nailed 5 of 8 from distance, easily eclipsed his season average of 15 points a game. Brown also dished out six assists, which leaves him just 15 away from 300 for his career.
Georgia Southern (7-2), which started the season with five-straight victories before dropping games to Towson and Bradley by a total of seven points, has now won two consecutive games.
The Eagles, leading 50-43 at the break, never trailed in the second half but could not pull free of Savannah State until the final minutes. Georgia Southern led 68-64 midway in the second half.
Jake Allsmiller had 19 points and Montae Glenn added 11 with a career-best 16 rebounds. B.J. Gladden also had 11 points for the Eagles.
Javaris Jenkins led Savannah State (3-8) with 31 points.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis police released video of two men they say are responsible for an aggravated assault on Madison.
The incident happened around 11 p.m. Monday in the 300 block.
The victim told police he and two other men got into an argument and that’s when he was shot twice. That shooting victim was rushed to the Regional Medical Center in critical condition.
While the suspects haven’t been identified, police said they were captured on nearby surveillance video the night of the shooting.
If you can help identify them, call Crime Stoppers at (901) 528-CASH.
PRAGUE (AP) — Czech Prime Minister Boshuslav Sobotka says he is resigning as chairman of his leftist Social Democrats amid falling popularity for the party ahead of parliamentary elections.
Sobotka's deputy, Interior Minister Milan Chovanec, known for his strong anti-migrant stance, will take over the party. Foreign Minister Lubomir Zaoralek will take responsibility for the Social Democrats' campaign in October's elections.
The Centrist ANO movement led by billionaire Andrej Babis that is part of the current coalition government is heavy favored to win the ballot.
Babis called Sobotka's decision Wednesday a "desperate" move.
Sobotka will keep his post of prime minister until the election. His center-left coalition government was sworn in in early 2014.
The Tucson Roadrunners, proud American Hockey League affiliate of the Arizona Coyotes, are pleased to announce that NHL hockey will be coming to the Old Pueblo on Monday, September 25 when the Arizona Coyotes host the Anaheim Ducks at the Tucson Arena in a preseason contest. Face-off will be at 7:05 p.m.
“We’re excited to play an NHL preseason game at Tucson Arena,” said Coyotes General Manager John Chayka. “We were thrilled with the tremendous support the Roadrunners received last season and our players are looking forward to playing in this game in front of all of our great fans in Tucson.”
Tickets for the general public will go on sale Monday, August 28 at 10 a.m. and start at just $15. Seats may be purchased at the TCC Box Office or online via TucsonRoadrunners.com.
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John Hennigan (aka John Morrison, Johnny Mundo) took to social media on Tuesday to announce that he and fellow Lucha Underground star Kira Forster (aka Valkyrie) have gotten engaged to be married.
"She said yes," wrote an excited Hennigan via his official Twitter page. Forster wrote on her Twitter page, "I said yes!"
Congratulations to the happy couple.
April 24 (Reuters) - iRobot Corp:
* IROBOT REPORTS FIRST-QUARTER FINANCIAL RESULTS
* Q1 EARNINGS PER SHARE $0.71
* Q1 EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW $0.49 — THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S
* SEES FY 2018 REVENUE $1.05 BILLION TO $1.08 BILLION
* Q1 REVENUE $217.1 MILLION VERSUS I/B/E/S VIEW $214.2 MILLION
* SEES FY 2018 REVENUE UP 19 TO 22 PERCENT
* REAFFIRMING 2018 FULL-YEAR REVENUE AND OPERATING INCOME EXPECTATIONS
* INCREASING FULL-YEAR 2018 EXPECTATIONS FOR EARNINGS PER SHARE
* SEES 2018 EARNINGS PER SHARE $2.15 - $2.40
* FY2018 EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW $2.31, REVENUE VIEW $1.07 BILLION — THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Proposed legislation in California would require California-based companies with all-male boards, add women. Skechers U.S.A. Inc. and TiVo Corp., are among the California companies that have only men on their boards. If the bill passes they would need to add at least one woman by the end of 2019. Bloomberg Law’s Andrea Vittorio discusses it with Nancy Lyons in the Bloomberg 99.1 Washington newsroom.
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Darci Christoferson, Apple Blossom Festival Administrator, joins Chris Hansen in the KOHO studio to talk about a new location this year for the Funtastic Shows Carnival, as well as many other events during the annual festival. Buy your carnival tickets and get an event schedule at appleblossom.org.
Follow reporters, photographers and editors reporting live from Pasadena’s Rose Bowl and the first ever Arroyo Seco Weekend.
We’ll be covering the music, food and spectacle from the moment they open the gates to Mumford & Sons final bow.
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The video appears to show the horrific treatment of the animals at the kennels where pets are taken for training and holiday boarding
The clip came to light after a concerned former customer raised alarms about the treatment of dogs at a kennel in Florida.
PETA found staff abusing the animals, which were delivered to them in confidence by pet-owners, after visiting the kennel.
In a statement, it said: “Dogs were confined to cramped, sometimes broken crates – without a drop of water to drink – for up to 19 hours straight as part of their 'training', according to a supervisor.
"They weren’t even allowed out of the crates when bleach and other noxious chemicals were sprayed nearby."
Boy, 10, drowns after entering aqua center after hours
PARK FOREST, Ill. (AP) — A 10-year-old boy has drowned after apparently entering a suburban Chicago swimming facility after hours.
Park Forest police say an officer pulled the boy early Tuesday morning from a pool at the Park Forest Aqua Center, southeast of Chicago.
The Cook County Medical Examiner's office identified the boy as Jaleel Drayton.
Relatives called police about 4 a.m. to report the boy was missing. A family member spotted his clothing near a pool at the facility as officers and other relatives searched the area.
One officer scaled a fence, pulled the boy from the water and started CPR. The boy later was pronounced dead at a hospital.
The outdoor aqua center has several large pools. It was closed Tuesday while police investigated the drowning.
Several people were shot at a baseball practice Wednesday morning at a park in the 400 block of E. Monroe Street in Alexandria, Va.. House Majority Whip (Rep.) Steve Scalise was one of the people injured.
The gunman is said to be in custody with Alexandria Police.
According to news reports the shooter had a rifle and a gunfight happened between him and the congressmen’s security detail. 50-100 shots were fired hitting several people including the Majority Whip Scalise and aides.
Scalise is in stable condition he was shot in his hip.
Reports say there were several GOP congressmen and two senators at the baseball practice which was for the bipartisan charity game Thursday at Nationals Park.
This story is developing and we will keep you updated.
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We welcome Harry Cross to lead Earth Angel IV with support from residents DJ Tuga and Lee Ka M'Diq. Harry is a world-class DJ who runs the exceptional Men’s Room party in Chicago. He has played such parties as Queen! (Smart Bar, Chi) and Buttons (Berlin)-- Milwaukee, trip or treat?? Answer: Both!
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BEIJING, April 28 Bank of China Ltd (BoC) , the country's fourth-biggest lender by assets, posted flat first-quarter net profit growth on Friday, missing estimates as bad loans weighed on its balance sheet.
Profit was 46.6 billion yuan ($6.76 billion) in the three months ended March 31, flat from 46.6 billion yuan a year earlier.
The result compared with an average estimate of 47.7 billion yuan from three analysts polled by Reuters.
BoC said its non-performing loan ratio was 1.45 percent at end-March, against 1.46 percent at end-December. Its NPLs topped 150.3 billion yuan at end-March compared to 146 billion yuan at end-December. ($1 = 6.8971 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Shu Zhang and Matthew Miller; Editing by Stephen Coates and Muralikumar Anantharaman)
The old car magazines are still neatly stacked in a mahogany unit in the lounge. Damp wallpaper flakes off the kitchen walls. Marble tiles collect dust in the half-finished bathroom. Cold, and neglect permeate the rooms, still filled with the possessions of the former owner. The house is stuck in time, abandoned hastily long ago.
Tucked away in a quiet suburban Austrian backstreet, this is the house of horrors where Natascha Kampusch was enslaved for eight years. She was snatched from the street on her way home from school at the age of 10; in the decade since her escape, the property has remained largely untouched, aside from the infilling of the cellar where she was imprisoned.
It remains an eerie time capsule, left as it was on August 23, 2006, the day Natascha fled and her kidnapper, Wolfgang Priklopil, threw himself under a train.
Image caption A nearby alleyway was closed as part of the investigation in the death of Lee Evans, 47
A 15-year-old boy, arrested on suspicion a murdering a man, has been released on bail.
Lee Evans, 47, was stabbed in Cromar Way, Chelmsford, just before 01:00 BST on 22 June and died a short time later in hospital.
The boy, arrested on Tuesday, has been released on bail until 26 July.
A 19-year-old man, from Chelmsford, arrested in connection with Mr Evans' death, was arrested on Friday and released on bail on Monday.
He had been arrested on suspicion of murder, being concerned in the supply of controlled drugs and possession of cannabis.
Detectives continue to appeal for witnesses.
Four people arrested on suspicion of murder on 22 June were released from custody the next day.
Three men, aged 40, 53 and 59, and a 53-year-old woman, faced no further action based on the evidence currently available, police said.
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Children in Brazil slums play football into the night, thanks to lights powered by the players themselves. PHOTO BY AGENCIES As players put weight on the tiles beneath the pitch, it causes electric-magnetic induction generators to kick in and generate electricity.
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May 3 Spirit AeroSystems Holdings Inc
* Says while pricing negotiations with Boeing have been constructive, they are taking longer-than-expected to close; says seeking a fair and equitable agreement
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SMITHFIELD, N.C. (WNCN) — Crews will complete repair work on sewage lines in Smithfield after about 250,000 gallons of untreated waste spilled Sunday.
A break in a pipeline led to the spill that sent the waste into Swift Creek.
The North Carolina Division of Water Resources is investigating the leak.
Repairs to the pipeline are underway and is expected to be complete Monday afternoon.
In the meantime, wastewater flow is being diverted into an existing parallel sewer main on Cornwallis Road and some of the flow is being diverted to the Town of Clayton.
No impact to public utility customers in the county.
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BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals group is promoting a vegan lifestyle in the Romanian capital with its ambassadors known as the “Lettuce Ladies.”
Two young women dressed in bikinis adorned with bright green leaves handed out vegan sandwiches in Bucharest on Monday.
They carried signs in Romanian and English saying: “Start Fresh: Go Vegan.” They attracted attention, though some passers-by looked puzzled.
The animal rights group is promoting vegan eating in different countries. They recent visited Moscow and Saint Petersburg in Russia and will also travel to Istanbul. They have also visited China and Cuba.
Many Christian orthodox Romanians consume vegan food for religious reasons in the weeks prior to a religious festival such as Christmas or a saint’s day.
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A new development in the case of Gibson County Sheriff's deputy facing child seduction charges.
The Merit Board decided Monday evening to suspend 29-year-old Daniel Greer without pay pending the outcome of the investigation.
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Greer is accused of asking two teenage boys to participate in sexual activity.
State police say Greer was a school resource officer at Gibson Southern, which is where he met the boys.
Troopers say the alleged sexual relations happened off campus, on two occasions.
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OSWEGO, N.Y. -- New York State Police in Fulton are asking for the public's help with identifying a pair of suspected liquor thieves.
A male suspect and female suspect are wanted for burglary in the town Oswego, police said.
At 3:08 a.m. Nov. 17, the pair entered Malone's Irish Hideaway on Barker Road, and stole bottles of liquor.
Police ask anyone with information regarding the identities of the two suspects to call 315-366-6000.
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Roadrunner Cash' game
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the New Mexico Lottery's "Roadrunner Cash" game were:
02-08-15-23-36
(two, eight, fifteen, twenty-three, thirty-six)
Estimated jackpot: $130,000
ATHENS – Georgia linebacker Natrez Patrick was arrested Thursday night on misdemeanor marijuana related charges, according to Athens-Clark County Jail records.
Patrick’s charges included misdemeanor stopping, standing, parking prohibited and misdemeanor marijuana possession less than one ounce, records stated.
He was released on $1,500 bond Friday morning.
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WYSU is proudly helping to sponsor the third City Club of the Mahoning Valley dinner and discussion on Monday, March 6, at Stambaugh Auditorium. The event begins with dinner at 5:30pm and will be followed by a panel discussion on The Future of Public Education in Ohio's Cities at 6pm. Panelists include Christine Fowler-Mack, Chief of New & Innovative Schools and Programs, Cleveland Metropolitan School District; Krish Mohip, CEO, Youngstown City School District; and Joe Schiavoni, Ohio Senate Minority Leader. Tickets and corporate/organization sponsored tables are available at stambaughauditorium.com or by calling 330-259-0555.
WYSU will be recording and broadcasting an edited version of the program, as well as hosting edited and unedited versions online at http://wysu.org/cityclub.
In this Jan. 11, 2017, file photo, Daniel Suarez poses for a photo with the NASCAR Cup Series race car he will drive this season during a news conference at Joe Gibbs Racing in Huntersville, N.C. Suarez took to the track at Phoenix International Raceway for his first test run in a Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series car on Tuesday, Jan. 31. Erik Jones answers a question during a news conference at the NASCAR Media Tour in Charlotte, N.C., Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017. Erik Jones answers a question during a news conference at the NASCAR Media Tour in Charlotte, N.C., Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017.
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Liverpool, Aug 14 (IANS) Brazilian playmaker Philippe Coutinho will not be travelling to Hoffenheim for Liverpool's Champions League tie as he has been omitted from the squad.
Liverpool play a Champions League playoff tie against Hoffenheim on Tuesday. According to the club's Twitter handle, the player's name is not there in the squad list.
Coutinho had previously handed in a transfer request. The 25-year-old is a target of FC Barcelona and also missed Saturday's English Premier League opener against Watford due to a back injury.
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AN ATTRACTIVE APPROACH Using Magnets To Simulate Gases Is Sorta Mindblowing
Trap a bunch of flat magnets between two sheets of glass and you end up with a cool model for demonstrating properties of gas.
Kristen is worried her boyfriend is looking elsewhere for love. Will our call have her seeing double?
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BEIJING (Reuters) - China’s Three Gorges Group started producing power from a 150-megawatt floating solar plant in east China, the largest of its kind in the world, official Xinhua news agency reported on Sunday.
The solar power project in Huainan in Anhui province, developed by the new energy unit of state-run Three Gorges Group, is expected to be in full operation in May next year, the report said.
The one-billion-yuan Huainan project is a new experiment aimed at cutting the cost of constructing and operating solar power plants, Lu Chun, chairman of Three Gorges Group was cited as saying.
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Russia has denied launching a smear campaign against French presidential contender Emmanuel Macron. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said his government did not have "any intention of interfering in the internal affairs of other countries, or in their electoral processes". Richard Ferrand, boss of Macron's En Marche party, said on Tuesday there was "an orchestrated attempt by a foreign power to destabilise a presidential election candidate".
A second Arizona county in two weeks has confirmed that fleas in the area tested positive for plague.
The announcement by Navajo County Public Health officials on Friday comes one week after Coconino County officials found prairie dogs in the area to be carrying fleas with the plague.
Plague is an infectious disease infamous for killing millions of Europeans in the Middle Ages.
The fleas in Navajo County were found near the town of Taylor.
Navajo County advises people to watch for sudden die-offs of groups of prairie dogs or rodents, which might be an indicator of the plague.
Officials have notified residents and plan to treat and closely monitor the rodent burrows.
Human Rights Watch: More than 8 out of 10 Afghan women and girls will suffer domestic and other violence in their lifetime. Before 2001, they had nowhere to run. These days there are some safe havens: the country’s tiny, but desperately important, network of women’s shelters. But these shelters are now under attack – and not for the first time – by Afghanistan’s own government. Click here to read more (external link).
JOHANNESBURG South Africa's parliament said on Wednesday a motion of no- confidence in President Jacob Zuma has been postponed until a court decides whether the vote should be taken by secret ballot.
Opposition parties have said that a no-confidence vote could have a chance of success if it is held by secret ballot, but the ruling African National Congress party, which has a majority in parliament, has said it will vote against it.
(Reporting by Tanisha Heiberg; Writing by James Macharia; Editing by Angus MacSwan)
MARTIN, Tenn. (AP) — Ja Morant scored 18 points, Jonathan Stark had 17 and Murray State used a late run to pull away from UT Martin 66-53 on Saturday night.
Morant grabbed a game-high eight rebounds and had five assists while Stark made five 3-pointers in the first half for the Racers (18-5, 10-2), who remained alone in second place behind Belmont (11-1) in the Ohio Valley Conference.
Morant’s 3-pointer with nine minutes left gave the Racers the lead for good but it took a 12-0 run over the final 5:22 to put the game away. Terrell Miller Jr. and Shaq Buchanan scored 10 points each.
Matthew Butler scored 19 points and Fatodd Lewis 12 for the Skyhawks (8-17, 3-9).
The Racers had a 20-5 advantage on points scored off turnovers and were 15 of 24 at the line to 6 of 8 for UTM.
The teams combined for 59 3-point attempts, making 16.
Suffolk County residents prepared for winter storm Niko, which was predicted to bring the East End between 10-14 inches of snow as of the evening of February 8, and then later predicted to have accumulations as high as 16 inches. Unfortunately there were reports of accidents, including many people whose cars got stuck in snowbanks or skidded on ice.
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Lotto is to mark its 3,000th draw tonight with a jackpot of €4.5m.
More than €4.4bn has been won since the Lotto started in 1998. A total of 745 jackpot prizes exceeded €1m.
Dublin has had the most wins, followed by Cork and then Galway.
Kilkenny native, Miriam Donohoe, from the National Lottery said: “We’ve had parents in who have decided they’ll start their kids up with a house; people often decided to go on a long holiday or go on a (longer) break; to pursue their dreams.
“The winners’ room is a very special place to be – it’s got fear and excitement, laughing and crying, all rolled into one.”
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× Overturned tractor trailer closes off-ramp to Route 222 NB from Route 30
MANHEIM TOWNSHIP, LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa.– An accident has the ramp to Route 222 Northbound from Route 30 closed this morning.
The accident occurred shortly after 6 a.m.
The off-ramp to Route 222 Northbound is closed due to an overturned tractor trailer as crews are working to clear the roadway.
I am surprised that we haven't had a sticky thread made for the City of Culture and all of the events that are happening through the year. I know it is a rugby forum, but this is an amazing thing for the City and something that the club should be embracing.
The events so far have been fantastic and with news today in the HDM that they are hoping to get the famous ceramic poppies into the city centre as apart of a Weeping Window, to replace the blade when the blade is removed.
Which other events have people been to so far? I have seen Made in Hull and went to the Bowhead exhibition at the Maritime, and looking to do plenty more through the year
Two people escaped an early morning fire in Oneida County unhurt Sunday.
Photos taken of the house, located in the Town of Pelican, show it was engulfed with flames shooting from it.
Two men were inside the home at the time, but managed to escape unharmed.
Rhinelander, Pine Lake, and Pelican Fire Departments all responded to the scene at around 3:00 a.m.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
PHUKET: Lifeguards have called for parents keep a close eye on children swimming at Phuket beaches over the Mother’s Day long weekend after a 7-year-old boy was rescued from a lagoon at the southern end of Nai Harn Beach yesterday (Aug 13).
Lifeguards stationed near the lagoon were called to help the boy at about 4pm.
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Cuba has opened up its first wholesale market in an economy dominated by government-run enterprises.
State-run newspaper Granma says the market is part of an ongoing effort to “reorganize” commerce on the communist island. The market will sell beans, beer, sugar, cigars and other basic staples for 20 to 30 percent less than the products are sold throughout the country.
Since 2010, the government has authorized about 500,000 people to operate private businesses, and many of them have long-sought access to a wholesale marketplace. Their wait is not over. The government says the market known as the Mercabal is only open to 35 worker-owned cooperatives in Havana, at least for now.
The state-run economy accounts for 70 to 80 percent of the Cuban economy.
March 19 (Reuters) - Beijing Ultrapower Software Co Ltd , Hanwei Electronics Group Corp:
* SAY THEY SIGN STRATEGIC AGREEMENT ON INTERNET COLLABORATION Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2pmFNIk; bit.ly/2FPUZ6P Further company coverage: (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
Airport’s struggles continue on the road at North Augusta
NORTH AUGUSTA, GA (WOLO) — Airport was rocked on the road by North Augusta by a final score of 47-7.
The Eagles now fall to 2-5 this season.
Who are the elite lacrosse players within the Class of 2020? PaPreps resolves that question now!
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Pipeline Co. Says Subclasses Are Too Big In Oil Spill Suit
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 3:28 PM EDT) -- Plains All American Pipeline LP on Thursday urged a California federal judge not to certify an oil industry subclass and a property owner subclass in a suit over a May 2015 oil spill near Santa Barbara, saying the court was correct when it earlier had denied certification of those classes.
The company filed an opposition to a renewed bid for certification of a subclass of residential owners and residential property lessees of within a half mile of beaches that were affected by the spill and a...
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Special air quality statement for poor air quality and reduced visibility issued in parts of western Saskatchewan.
Charlottesville Mayor Mike Signer and City Councilor Wes Bellamy discuss how the city and residents could react to the KKK rally planned for July 8. CHARLOTTESVILLE - Stay away and don't engage.
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Angel Broking's currency report on EURINR
EURUSD appreciated by 0.03 percent during the day on account of weak dollar. Strength in Euro was seen against rupee as well as it strengthened against the rupee by almost 0.17 percent during the day. Euro strengthened as political uncertainties in Germany was seen easing as Chancellor Angela Merkel urged on Monday to form a stable coalition government. ECB’s meeting would be closely watched on 14 th Dec’ 17. EURINR is expected to appreciate in the coming session.
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Zac Efron's Butt Double Ordered to Stay Away from Ex-GF
EXCLUSIVE
The guy who subs in for Zac Efron's ass has some serious issues with his ex, who says he's harassing and threatening her ... according to legal docs.
Jordan Scott has been Efron's stunt double in "Dirty Grandpa," "Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates" and "Neighbors 2" -- but his baby mama says he's been total a**hole to her. She filed for a restraining order, saying he's strangled her and broken cell phones so she couldn't call for help. She also claims he's harassed her and her new boyfriend.
According to the docs ... Scott agreed to stay away from her, and only gets supervised visits with their kids. He's also agreed to submit to a substance abuse evaluation, but is not admitting any of the allegations are true.
We reached out to Scott ... he had no comment.
The Nashville Predators swung a deal to acquire minor league forward Mark McNeill from the Dallas Stars on Saturday in exchange for defenseman Andrew O'Brien.
McNeill, 24, has five goals, an assist and 36 penalty minutes in 18 games with the American Hockey League's Texas Stars this season. He was selected 18th overall in the 2011 draft by the Chicago Blackhawks and has appeared in two NHL games -- one with the Blackhawks in 2016 and the other with the Stars last season.
McNeill had signed a one-year, two-way contract extension with the Stars for this season last June.
O'Brien, 25, has three assists in 21 games for the AHL's Milwaukee Admirals this season.
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April 28 Kamux Oyj (IPO-KAMUX.HE)
* Says preliminary price range in the offering is 6.80-8.00 euros per share
* Says based on the price range, the market capitalization of the company is approximately 253-297 million euros Source text for Eikon: ($1 = 0.9204 euros) (Helsinki Newsroom)
Westbrook made a three-pointer with just under two minutes remaining to cut the lead to seven, but Davis hit a three-pointer at the other end, then made another shortly after that to put the game out of reach.
Included in the noon newscast:
— Governor signals support for bill eliminating requirement for concealed weapons permits to carry handguns in SC.
— Gov. McMaster also suggests staffing issues to blame for recent prison inmate murders.
Investigators found pills in several parts of Prince’s Paisley Park estate outside Minneapolis after he died of an opioid overdose last year, but none of them had been prescribed to the pop star, according to court records released Monday. Investigators also said Prince got painkillers through other people. The drugs found at the estate included oxycodone…
MORRIS, Ala. (WIAT) — The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is on the scene of an active meth manufacture, according to a release from the department.
The release states that deputies responded to a report of a possible meth lab dump site around 10 a.m. on Friday. The site was located on the 2300 block of Morris-Majestic Road.
When deputies arrived, they reportedly found three active meth “cooks” in a bag on the side of the road. Narcotics investigators are on the scene with a hazmat team to ensure the area is safe.
Story highlights Vettel takes lead in F1 Drivers' Championship
Russian GP takes place on Sunday April 30
(CNN) Advantage Ferrari.
The 2017 Formula One World Championship is shaping up to be one of the most keenly fought in recent years after Sebastian Vettel produced a commanding performance at Sunday's Bahrain Grand Prix.
Vettel took the checkered flag with ease at the Bahrain International Circuit, nearly seven seconds ahead of Lewis Hamilton to claim his second win of the season and the outright lead in the F1 Drivers' Championship.
DRIVER STANDINGS: Vettel opens up a 7-point gap at the top after his 2nd win in 3 races#BahrainGP 🇧🇭 pic.twitter.com/9GhfB77hsF — Formula 1 (@F1) April 16, 2017
Hamilton chased Vettel all the way to the end but was ultimately hampered by a mistake earlier in the race.
In a congested pit lane, Hamilton was deemed by race stewards to have driven "unnecessarily slowly" in front of Red Bull Racing's Daniel Ricciardo.
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BERLIN (AP) Bayern Munich’s expected re-appointment of Jupp Heynckes as coach for a fourth stint has been delayed.
News agency dpa says the club is trying to fulfill the 72-year-old Heynckes’ request for Peter Hermann to return as assistant coach.
Hermann, currently coaching at second-division club Fortuna Duesseldorf, worked with Heynckes at Bayer Leverkusen and then at Bayern when they won the Champions League, Bundesliga and German Cup treble in 2013.
Hermann says the decision to leave Duesseldorf is ”difficult, very difficult. But I have a bond with Jupp Heynckes and I want to do him the favor. I owe him a lot and want to give him something back.”
Heynckes has confirmed an offer from Bayern to take over as Carlo Ancelotti’s replacement.
AAA Michigan says gas prices statewide have risen by about 7 cents per gallon in the past week. (Photo: David Guralnick / Detroit News file)
Dearborn — AAA Michigan says gas prices statewide have risen by about 7 cents per gallon in the past week.
The Dearborn-based auto club says late Sunday the average price for self-serve regular unleaded gasoline was about $2.49 per gallon. That’s about 23 cents more than at the same point last year.
AAA says the lowest average price was about $2.43 per gallon in the Jackson area. The highest was about $2.52 per gallon in the Ann Arbor area.
The Detroit-area’s average rose about 3 cents from a week ago to $2.47 per gallon.
AAA Michigan surveys daily fuel prices at 2,800 gas stations across the state.
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The Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Center (OSM) of Trumbull is accepting applications for a $2,000 scholarship and several additional scholarships. The scholarship is open to high school athletes planning to attend college in the fall of 2018.
The scholarship is open to students at Bassick, Bunnell, Central, Fairfield Ludlowe, Fairfield Warde, Masuk, Notre Dame, St. Joseph, Stratford, Trumbull, and Warren Harding.
For an application, visit osmcenter.com. Applications must be submitted by Friday, May 11, 2018 to Kate Nadler, Sports Medicine Coordinator, at The Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Center, 888 White Plains Rd., Trumbull, CT 06611. OSM will select winners June 2018.
Talented young bridge players were given tuition by an England U16 bridge coach.
Alan Shillitoe visited the Stamford Bridge Club to deliver a masterclass to the 20 youngsters from Stamford Welland Academy on Friday, who are part of the club’s schools programme.
Liz Dale, project leader of the programme, said: “The students were enthusiastic and hard working. They were just tremendous.”
She added Alan told children what they could achieve if they were dedicated.
The club’s youth programme works with 13 schools and provides children with taster sessions as part of their maths curriculum.
LONDON, April 24 (Reuters) - Cabinet Office Minister Oliver Dowden downplayed similarities between debt-laden Capita and the now-defunct outsourcing company Carillion, which collapsed in January.
Capita has a very different business model from Carillion, he told parliament on Tuesday, and measures similar to those taken by Capita might have prevented Carillion’s collapse.
Outsourcers, he added, “should expect a decent, not an excessive, rate of return ... while ensuring savings for the tax payer.”
Capita announced this week it would go ahead with a 701 million pound ($980 million) capital expansion to reboot its strategy and pay off debt. (Reorting by Elisabeth O’Leary; editing by Stephen Addison)
Friday, July 6
Friday Night Live: Watch Garden Square come to life with free weekly concerts, from some of the music industry's biggest names. This week, Ferraro and Logan Staats are the ones to look out for.
Joe Avati & Friends: After sold-out seasons in theatres across Australia and the UK Joe Avati brings his award-winning new show to Brampton.
World Cup at Garden Square: Garden Square will be broadcasting the FIFA 2018 games on the big screen, including the quarter-finals on Friday and Saturday.
The ninth annual Alert Bay 360 Eco Paddle was held Aug. 6 on a quite foggy morning.
“We had 118 vessels registered, surfski / sea kayak/ canoe and row boats,” said organizer Luke Lessard.
“We had 85 prizes to give away, worth over $10000 retail value.”
Lussard stated the event was not only for experienced paddlers, they also had a couple who were celebrating their wedding anniversary, and their oldest paddler was 80-years-old and the youngest was 10.
“This year was a foggy race, but paddlers were happy to see minke and humpback whales,” said Lessard.
Results from the races are as follows:
womens
1st Katheen Petereit 102.44
2nd Annie Boulding 114.47
3rd Jackie Bell 115.49
Mens
1st Ian Daykin 54.26
2nd Ben Muench 58.51
3rd Kevin Lawrence 59.44
1st double kayak
Brain Page / Trista Bilmer 55.20
Canara Robeco Mutual Fund has appointed Abhinav Khandelwal as fund manager for offshore investments, with effect from June 20, the fund house stated in an addendum.
Prior to joining Canara Robeco Mutual Fund, Khandelwal was fund manager with Aegon Life Insurance Company.
Khandelwal, 37 holds Chartered Accountant as his educational qualification.
The earthquake struck the village of Samsat in the province of Adiyaman early Tuesday. The US Geological Survey said the quake had a magnitude of 5.2 at 10km deep.
Turkey’s health minister said of those injured, 35 were still receiving treatment, according to the official Anadolu news agency.
Emergency services search the rubble of houses destroyed by the earthquake in south-eastern Turkey (Mahir Alan/Depo Photos via AP)
The regional governor said the injuries were caused as people fled their homes in panic.
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New York's Empire State Building will go dark to honour the victims of the deadly van attack in Toronto.
The lights atop the world famous tower in midtown Manhattan will darken on Tuesday night.
A van plowed into pedestrians on a Toronto sidewalk on Monday, killing 10 people and injuring 15 others.
The driver, 25-year-old Alek Minassian, has been charged with multiple counts of first-degree murder and attempted murder.
The pitchforks are being sharpened and the angry mobs swelling ahead of the Lions squad announcement on Wednesday afternoon.
Already we have learnt from my colleague Gavin Mairs that a clutch of England’s back-to-back Six Nations winners will not be boarding the plane, chief among them Jonathan Joseph, George Ford and Joe Launchbury.
Sadly and somewhat predictably this has been greeted in parts by unrestrained vitriol. Forget the Mother Of All Bombs, check Twitter at around 12.05 on Wednesday to witness the explosive power of social media.
There is no problem with Warren Gatland’s selections provoking talking points – that’s what we in the media have been feeding off for the past couple of months – or good-natured debate. The variety and scale of opinions is what makes the Lions such fun.
Unfortunately that fun element is spoilt the moment the personal and nationalistic attacks are unleashed.
The Tehachapi Police Department arrested eight people on suspected misdemeanors and two people on suspected felonies during the week of June 5-11. One suspected felony arrest was for burglary and the other for burglary, possession of a controlled substance and possession of paraphernalia.
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December is known as the month of giving, and that was no exception for gifts from the public to the town.
The Board of Selectmen at its meeting Dec. 19 accepted five gifts from the public for various charities the town is involved with.
“Yes, we are very grateful for the very generous gifts,” said Selectman Michael Kaelin. “The town benefits tremendously from gifts like these from people like these, who continually give to the Town of Wilton in every way they can.”
Chris Stroup, on behalf of the Stroup Family Fund, gave $500 to the Wilton Food Pantry.
Stanley H. Kovak and the Kovak Foundation gave $1,000 to the Wilton Senior Center.
George H. Ongley gave $75 to the fund to clean Kent Pond.
Christopher M. and Diana Isaacs gave $75 to the Fire Department Gift Fund.
William F. Brennan gave $1,600 for a park bench in the Wilton Center.
It was a good year for gifts to the town. One of the biggest gifts of the year was for the purchase of an all-terrain rescue vehicle and a trailer for the town’s rescue team.
John Garry, a doctor from Fresno, the United States and a group of doctors are arriving in Armenia to help people who need medical services, abc30.com informed, Armenpress reported. 37 doctors and medical staff are going to provide medical services in rural areas. John Garry is using this opportunity to return to Armenia 30 years later. He first came to Armenia in 1988 with the first group of rescuers at the time of the devastating earthquake in 1988 who were allowed by the Soviet Union to arrive in Armenia. Aside from the wish to help those who needed it Garry volunteered because his ancestors came from Armenia. John Garry notes that the people in rural areas of Armenia do not have permanent access to medical services. He expects to help Armenian Syrian refugees from Syria who need it. The doctors left Los Angeles on June 14. They will be providing medical services for 10 days.
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THE freehold Peak Court at Thomson Road has launched a tender for collective sale with an asking price of S$106 million.
Marketing agent Edmund Tie & Company said in a statement that the District 11 condominium with 20 maisonette units can be redeveloped into "an
Ashwaubenon School District Superintendent Brian Hanes (Photo: Submitted by Brian Hanes)
ASHWAUBENON- The Ashwaubenon School Board is slated accept the retirement of its superintendent Wednesday.
Superintendent Brian Hanes has been with the school district for seven years and has worked in education for 36. Twenty-one of those years were spent working as a superintendent.
Hanes said deciding to retire was an "emotional decision."
“I really do love what I do, but there comes a time when you know it's time to move on,” he said.
His retirement is effective June 30.
Hanes had nothing but praise for his staff and the school community.
“The Ashwaubenon people seem to go above and beyond to promote student success and inspire,” he said.
The School Board meets at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the district office boardroom, 1055 Griffiths Lane in Ashwaubenon. The search for the next superintendent is expected to begin in the near future.
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Jake Silverstein, editor in chief: “The red wash on Stefan Ruiz’s portrait of Keith Raniere instantly clues a reader in to the milieu of the story — we’re in the territory of the lurid, strange and possibly criminal. Placing him behind a wall of words casts him as a kind of Oz-like figure, leading Nxivm from behind a curtain.”
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The iconic footbridge over Hubble Creek in Jackson City Park is out. KZIM’s Brandon Dickson has more on what’s being done.
Nighttime takeoff in a KC-135 cockpit
Alaska Airlines first non-stop flight at Eisenhower Airport
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Iowa State quarterback Jacob Park will not play against No. 3 Oklahoma on Saturday for undisclosed medical reasons.
The school announced Friday that Park is taking a leave from the team to work through personal health issues. He remains a member of the squad.
Iowa State coach Matt Campbell is not certain of a timeline for Park’s return, and said he cannot discuss issue. Campbell said Iowa State is focused on “supporting one another in difficult times.”
Park has completed 62 per cent of his passes and has nine touchdown passes and five interceptions this season.
OTTAWA — Health Canada wants to reduce the alcohol content and the size of the sugary, high-alcohol drinks like those sold under the FCKD UP and Four Loko brands.
Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor is launching consultations aimed at amending federal food and drug regulations to restrict the content of sweetened beverages whose alcohol content is between seven per cent and 12 per cent.
It's seeking feedback from the industry and all interested parties by May 3.
Health Canada will also convene a meeting with provincial and territorial governments in the coming weeks to discuss issues like advertising, marketing and labelling to reduce the risks caused by the products.
× Police: Demonstrators with bats ordered off CSU campus
FORT COLLINS, Colo. — Police have broken up a crowd of about 200 demonstrators at Colorado State University after a group arrived armed with bats and shields.
Campus police say there were no arrests at the demonstration late Friday.
The Fort Collins Coloradoan reports some people were chanting a Nazi slogan but no details were immediately available. The newspaper says some scuffles broke out.
CSU spokeswoman Dell Rae Ciaravola says police were unable to determine any political affiliation for the group armed with bats before officers dispersed the crowd.
CSU President Tony Franks said some groups present had “a goal of violence to spread their fear.” He didn’t elaborate.
The demonstrators were outside a student center where conservative activist Charlie Kirk was speaking. In his talk, he distanced himself from white supremacists.
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Edmonton 0 0 0—0 Toronto 1 0 0—1
First Period_1, Toronto, Hyman 6 (Nylander, Gardiner), 0:34. Penalties_None.
Second Period_None. Penalties_Martin, TOR, (holding), 6:07; Nugent-Hopkins, EDM, (slashing), 8:29; Kassian, EDM, (hooking), 10:11; Polak, TOR, (cross checking), 17:38; Marner, TOR, (tripping), 17:38.
Third Period_None. Penalties_Marner, TOR, (tripping), 1:48.
Shots on Goal_Edmonton 6-19-16_41. Toronto 11-7-5_23.
Power-play opportunities_Edmonton 0 of 4; Toronto 0 of 2.
Goalies_Edmonton, Brossoit 2-6-1 (23 shots-22 saves). Toronto, McElhinney 3-2-0 (41-41).
A_19,486 (18,819). T_2:18.
Referees_Jean Hebert, Garrett Rank. Linesmen_Shandor Alphonso, Jonny Murray.
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The South Carolina Highway Patrol says three collisions on I-20 Sunday morning sent two people to the hospital and caused a fuel spill.
Juan “John” Clevenger went to be with the angels Feb. 12, 2017, for his final reward and to be with others who have gone before him. He was born Aug. 22, 1952, to Wayne Clevenger and Addie Mae (Gilbert). Preceding him in death were his parents; brother, Morris; and sister, Ruth Cattell.
He is survived by his loving wife, Juanita; daughter, Chasity; grandsons, Jacob Mcfate and Bradley (Kendra) Guild; great-grandson, Bradley Jr.; brothers, Gilbert, of California, Gordon and Gene, Centerville, Mich.; and sister, Sally, of Onsted.
He served in the U.S. Army, worked in Jonesville, Mich., at Addison Products. He then moved to Three Rivers and worked at Fonda packaging.
A celebration of life will be held Thursday, Feb. 23 at 11 a.m. at Cement City Baptist Church.
NEW YORK -- A law enforcement official says what is believed to be an explosive device has been set off on Manhattan subway platform.
The explosion happened around 7:30 a.m. Monday. Details were still developing.
A person was arrested and has non-life-threatening injuries.
There was no immediate word of any other injuries.
The official spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly about the incident.
Passengers were evacuated as a precaution from the subway line where the explosion happened, near 40th Street and Eighth Avenue.
This report will be updated.
-- The Associated Press
Cosby's lawyers devoted the last two days of their case to travel records they say prove he could not have been at his suburban Philadelphia home in January 2004. They argue that any encounter there with Constand would have happened earlier, outside the statute of limitations.
About 1,300 homes and businesses in Roseville have no electricity at this hour due to a power outage, according to DTE Energys online outage map.
The utility reports power went out about 9:20 p.m. Monday in an area between 10 Mile and Interstate 696, Gratiot Avenue and Hayes Road.
The cause of the outage is an equipment problem, DTE Energy reported in the outage map.
Power should be restored by 12:30 a.m. Tuesday.
Tickets are on sale for the 69th annual Jacksonville Kiwanis Pancake and Sausage Day.
This year’s single-day event will be March 13 in MacMurray College’s McClelland Dining Hall. The all-you-can-eat meal will take place from 6 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Tickets are $7 in advance and $8 at the door. Children 5 and are admitted free with a guardian or parent.
A drive-through service will be available from 3:30 to 7 p.m. behind Routt Catholic High School.
Tickets are being sold by members of the Kiwanis Club of Jacksonville and are available at County Market..
The Jacksonville Kiwanis Club spends more than $25,000 annually on youth and civic projects. All of the money raised from Pancake and Sausage Day is used for local programs.
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SACRAMENTO -- What police report started as an argument Friday in a Sacramento home led to fatal stabbing.
The Sacramento Police Department found two men in a residence on 39th Avenue.
One of the men, who was in his 60s, sustained stab wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene. The other, a man in his 50s, had superficial wounds and was transported to a hospital, where he is now in stable condition.
Officials believe the two men got into a "verbal altercation." As things escalated, one of the men used a knife to stab the other.
A motive in the stabbing has not been determined.
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — Ben Holmstrom scored twice as the Bridgeport Sound Tigers downed the Belleville Senators 3-1 on Saturday in American Hockey League action.
Connor Jones also scored for the Sound Tigers (23-17-6), who got a 24-save outing from Christopher Gibson.
Filip Chlapik scored the lone goal for the Senators (19-25-4). Danny Taylor stopped 24-of-27 shots in defeat.
Bridgeport went 0 for 5 on the power play while Belleville scored once on two chances with the man advantage.
Don’t push too hard to get on top of your workload over the next 24 hours because what happens later in the week will most likely take care of it for you. This is one of those times when you will gain more by taking things easy.
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As a result of the recent untiring efforts of of the recently-formed Old Saroshians’ Association – the organization of Old Students of the Govt. Post Graduate College, Mirpur, government has approved the construction of a grand Rs. 35 million state-of-the-art multi-stoeyed academic block for the students.
The special ceremony was hosted to mark the handing over of over Rs. 50 thousand valued books to the college management gifted by an old student of the college and the President of the Old Saroshians’ Association Engr.
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WINDHAM, NH (CBS) – A massive search was underway late Tuesday night after shots were reportedly fired at police officers during a chase.
The search follows the pursuit of a vehicle from Haverhill, Mass. that began at approximately 9:30 p.m.
Haverhill Police say officers on patrol in the Acre neighborhood came across someone firing a handgun from a car at an unknown target and followed them. The suspects then allegedly began firing at the officers in pursuit.
After crossing the border into New Hampshire, the suspect’s car crashed on Route 111 in Windham. One man was arrested and a gun was found at the vehicle.
A second suspect, who is possibly armed, fled into a wooded area.
There have been no injuries reported.
SPRINGFIELD - An early Monday fire on Ozark Street in the city's Forest Park neighborhood caused an estimated $50,000 damage to two garages and damaged three vehicles, according to a fire department spokesman.
Dennis Leger, aide to Fire Commissioner Joseph Conant, said the fire was reported shortly before 4 a.m.
Firefighters found two two-car garages in the rear of 35-37 Ozark and 41-43 Ozark on fire, he said. The fire apparently started at the 35-37 Ozark garage and spread to the other, Leger said.
Both garages are detached and the fire did not spread to any nearby homes.
A Dodge Caravan parked in front of 35-37 Ozark was damaged, as were two vehicles a Chevy Cobalt and a Dodge Neon, parked in front of the 41-43 Ozark garage.
Leger estimated each garage sustained approximately $25,000 damage.
The fire remains under investigation.
Ozark Street is located between White Street and Grand Street, and is near White Street.
BROOMFIELD — Colibri Heart Valve LLC, a medical device company, has enrolled the first two patients in its clinical early feasibility study for one of its medical devices.
The Broomfield-based company is testing its ready-for-use balloon-expandable transcatheter aortic-valve implantation, or TAVI, system. The system contains a replacement aortic heart valve that is pre-mounted and pre-crimped on a balloon delivery catheter, that is already sterilized and ready to implant direct from the package. This product is the second generation from the system and can address a wider range of patients.
The two patients in the early feasibility study were successfully implanted with the TAVI system. The company plans to enroll up to 10 patients and will have 30-day follow-up data.
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When you say 'why do we even bother' do you mean big Nige with his RU scarf to promote the game? Nah, let's leave it to the big clubs, the forward thinking ones. The ones who have for years tried to promote the game outside its own backyard.
Or the clubs could just sit there, stagnate and hope people will still turn up weekly.
I do wish sometimes that Maurice Lindsay had been twenty years younger!
BERLIN, Md-Earlier this month, a bicyclists was hit and killed by a driver along Racetrack Road in Worcester County. Neighbors are now demanding that transportation officials make MD 589 safer for both drivers and bicyclists.
Mairelyn Paula is an international student from the Dominican Republic, visiting Berlin on a work visa.
Every day, she bikes along 589 between Berlin and Ocean Pines to get home. Paula says she fears for her life while biking this route. "The cars go so fast, and there's no bike lanes, I get very scared, I don't feel like it's safe," says Paula. Other bikers agree.
As a much-needed reckoning happens in the workplace, look to college campuses for a note of caution.
During this "very, very busy" time of year at Yosemite National Park, the park posted a video on their Facebook page of the traffic that piles up on the way into the park. To avoid this, park officials recommend visitors arrive at about 9 a.m. or take Yosemite Area Regional Transportation System into the park instead of driving.
Tennis champion Serena Williams and husband Alexis Ohanian take a little break from parenthood and have a date night out on the town.
On September 1st, 2017, Williams gave birth to a babygirl named Alexis Olympia Ohanian. Williams and Ohanian were married on November 16th, 2017 in New Orleans.
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Van Wert Lodge 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, held its annual Flag Day ceremony on Wednesday at the lodge.
Assisting this year was Seth Baker, who read the History of the Flag, while Craig Bell gave the response.
The Elks is the first and only fraternal organization to mandate that, every year, each Elks lodge conduct a solemn and beautiful Flag Day ceremony.
Peter J. McMaster and Kaitlyn Motycka, who placed first at Van Wert in the Grand Lodge Americanism Essay Contest, read their winning essays to those present.
Also, Milo Wyandt, a World War II veteran and recent Honor Flight participant, was present and showed the lodge a flag that was presented to him by his family in honor of this honor flight trip.
A man was fatally shot by an off-duty Chicago police officer in the Hermosa neighborhood Monday morning, police said.The shooting occurred in the 2500-block of North Lowell Avenue at about 9:14 a.m., police said.Family identified the victim as Jose Nieves, 38. He was taken to Illinois Masonic Hospital where he was pronounced dead, police said. The off-duty officer was not injured.At a news conference Monday afternoon, Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson said the shooting was a result of a verbal altercation and that the officer and the subject knew each other from a prior incident.Johnson said no weapon was recovered from the scene other than the officer's weapon.
President Donald Trump issued the condemnation of white supremacists he had been urged to give since a woman was killed at a rally in Charlottesville, Va. on Saturday.
"Racism is evil and those who cause violence in its name are criminals and thugs, including the KKK, neo-Nazis, white supremacists and other hate groups that are repugnant to everything we hold dear as Americans," Trump said in a nationally addressed address.
Here are 7 things you need to know about the speech, and what led to it.
Nine firefighters were called to tackle a washing machine fire at a Sunderland home.
Crews from Marley Park and Sunderland Central Community Fire Stations were called to a two storey house on Cato Street in Southwick at 9.40am today, Friday, February 2.
When firefighters arrived the resident had disconnected the washing machine from the electricity supply and managed to evacuate the property.
Firefighters put out the fire using a carbon dioxide extinguisher and removed the washing machine from the house.
They also uses two breathing apparatus and a positive pressure ventilator was used to ventilate smoke from the home.
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi's governor has signed the nation's tightest abortion restrictions into law.
Republican Gov. Phil Bryant signed House Bill 1510 on Monday afternoon. It becomes law immediately and bans most abortions after 15 weeks' gestation. Bryant has frequently said he wants Mississippi to be the "safest place in America for an unborn child."
The law's only exceptions are if a fetus has health problems making it "incompatible with life" outside of the womb at full term, or if a pregnant woman's life or a "major bodily function" is threatened by pregnancy. Pregnancies resulting from rape and incest aren't exempted.
Abortion rights advocates are calling the law unconstitutional because it limits abortion before fetuses can live outside the womb. The owner of Mississippi's only abortion clinic opposes the law and has pledged to sue.
New officers were elected at the South Carolina Baptist Covention’s Executive Board meeting on Thursday, Dec. 7.
Tommy Kelly, pastor of First Baptist Church, Varnville, and former SCBC president, was elected chairman of the Executive Board. Randy Kirby, worship pastor at First Baptist Church, Simpsonville, was elected vice chair, and Cindy Sanders, a member of First Baptist Church, Barnwell, was elected secretary.
A group of doctors has high hopes that an artificial disc, owned exclusively by a Jamaican-born doctor, can be used as a tool to drive medical tourism in Jamaica. The technology was used for the first time in a four-level disc replacement procedure at the Andrews Memorial Hospital in St Andrew on February 1. The surgical procedure was performed by orthopaedic spinal surgeon Dr Kingsley Chin, who was born in Buff Bay, Portland.
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Shipachyov was left off of Vegas' Opening Night roster and will start the year with AHL Chicago, Sean Shapiro of NHL.com reports.
This move certainly comes as a surprise, as the former KHL star was once thought to be centering the Golden Knights' first line. The 30-year-old was wearing a non-contact jersey in practice just last week, so it's possible that this roster designation is injury-related. Shipachyov was among KHL scoring leaders last season with 76 points in 50 games.
PAYSON, Utah (AP)  The father of a boy who has Down syndrome is suing the Boys Scouts of America for blocking his son from becoming an Eagle scout and revoking his merit badges.
Logan Blythe has been a scout through the National Parks Council in Utah. His father, Chad, says the 15-year-old has advanced because the council has made accommodations when necessary.
He had planned to create kits for special-needs babies for his Eagle project when the family learned the national organization voided every merit badge he obtained.
The family sued the Boy Scouts and the Utah National Parks Council for "outrageous and reckless conduct."
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The organization says it worked with the committee and the Blythe family to offer "alternative merit badges" and a path to becoming an Eagle.
Check your purses and pants pockets if you’ve been buying lottery tickets in the Outaouais.
Loto-Québec says a $2-million winning ticket for the Sept. 6 Quebec 49 draw was sold in the region.
The winning numbers are 02-03-12-29-40-43 (bonus number 07).
If that’s you, call Loto-Québec’s customer service line at 1-866-611-5686 or head to the corporation’s payment offices in Montreal or Quebec City to claim your prize.
Deadline to claim your prize is Sept. 6, 2018 at 4:30 p.m.
RIO DE JANEIRO, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Brazil’s state-controlled oil company Petroleo Brasileiro SA expects to amortize $8 billion in debt this year and next, a company executive said on Friday.
Bianca Nasser, Petrobras’ finance manager, said the company is more focused on buying back debt than issuing new bonds, adding that it does not have an urgent need to extend debt. (Reporting by Marta Nogueira; Editing by Bill Trott)
Correctional Officer Attacked
On 12/10/17 at approximately 4:08 pm the Des Moines County Sheriff’s Office, Burlington Police Department and the West Burlington Police Department were all dispatched to the Des Moines County Correctional Center for a Correctional Officer that was pinned down in the Male Max area of the jail being assaulted by inmates.
The correctional officer was brutally attacked by three inmates, and after a short time was pulled out of the cell by other assisting correctional staff. The Officer was transported to Great River Medical Center where he was treated and admitted for injuries.
A second Correctional Officer was also injured in the attack and was also transported to GRMC for injuries sustained in the attack.
Officers that responded to the jail were able to contain the inmates and the entire jail is locked down and secure at this time.
The incident is being investigated by the Division of Criminal Investigation, and the Des Moines County Sheriff’s Office.
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says OPEC is “doing little to help” rising gas prices and claims “if anything, they are driving prices higher.”
Trump tweeted Wednesday: “The OPEC Monopoly must remember that gas prices are up & they are doing little to help. If anything, they are driving prices higher as the United States defends many of their members for very little $’s. This must be a two way street. REDUCE PRICING NOW!”
Last month, members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries cartel agreed to pump 1 million barrels more crude oil daily, a move that should help contain the recent rise in global energy prices. However, summer months in the U.S. usually lead to increased demand for oil, boosting the price of gasoline in a midterm election year.
Adam Hunter is at the Saskatchewan Legislature and will be tweeting live from question period during Monday's proceedings.
He'll have the blow-by-blow debate and instant analysis as the NDP Opposition and the Saskatchewan Party government square off in the legislative chamber.
Proceedings are expected to get underway around 1:45 p.m. CST.
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U.S. states are forecast to barely increase spending in the next fiscal year as they grapple with weak revenue and uncertainty about policy changes in Washington, D.C., according to a new report released Thursday.
The cautious outlook is reflected in governors’ budget proposals for the year that begins July 1 in 46 states, according to the National Association of State Budget Officers. The proposals are aiming for just a 1% increase in general-fund spending in fiscal 2018, the smallest increase since fiscal 2010, when...
12:18 Reported News Briefs Tishrei 16, 5778 , 06/10/17 Tishrei 16, 5778 , 06/10/17 2017 Nobel Peace Prize goes to anti-nuclear NGO Read more Despite rumors Iranian Foreign Minister was set to win, Nobel Peace Prize goes to obscure group promoting abolition of nuclear weapons. ► ◄ Last Briefs
AT-KABUL: In the wake of clearing operation, the Afghan security forces have killed a key commander of notorious Daesh terrorist group in Chapa Dara district of eastern Kunar province, a police official said on Tuesday. The anti-militant operation was launched in Saidor village of the district, the Provincial Police Spokesman, Farid Dehqan said, adding the operation was conducted late Monday night. “Daesh key commander, Qair Zahid, alias as Perai was killed in the operation,” he added, saying his death body has been remained on the battleground. Moreover, some weapons and ammunitions belonging to the terrorist group were also confiscated. According to him, the security forces received no casualty in the operation. However, the extremist group has yet to comment over killing of the group’s commander.
The start of this year saw record activity in the London real estate market, as investors shrugged off economic uncertainty.
There were a total of £4.9bn worth of transactions over the course of the first quarter, the most ever in the January to March period and the highest quarterly total since the end of 2014, according to CBRE.
After slumping to five-year lows of £3.2bn in the third quarter of 2016, a rapid return to the market shows investors who paused activity following the vote to leave the European Union have not been deterred in the longer term.
COLONIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) – A father and son who run a Colonie pawn shop have been arrested after being accused of buying stolen property.
Gregory and Evangelos Fanos are charged with attempted criminal possession of stolen property.
Police say in some cases, the merchandise sold to Xchange Case and Trade still had security tags or devices on them.
Additional charges are pending an ongoing investigation.
Both were arraigned and remanded to the Albany County Correctional Facility on $15,000 bail.
WWE was in Atlanta, GA at Center Stage on Friday night for the NXT TV tapings. Ricochet defeated Fabian Aichner in a singles match, which marked his NXT in-ring debut.
Ricochet signed with the sports entertainment company last month and made an appearance in the crowd at last weekend’s NXT Takeover: Orlando event on the WWE Network.
On Saturday afternoon a medivac helicopter landed, then took off from Burien's Lakeview Park , where it transported a patient from Highline Medical Center to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. This park's southern grassy field has been used as an emergency staging area for the hospital for a while, but now that the park also serves as home to a Dog Park it makes for an interesting spectacle.
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Where the Chapter 7 trustee has objected to a debtor’s claim of an exemption in a life insurance policy with a value in the amount of $23,527.27, the objection must be overruled based on G.L.c. 175, §125. “[T]his Court concludes that bankruptcy courts look to substance rather than form to ascertain whether there are beneficiaries with ...
Kellyanne Conway: President not concerned about FBI director Wray
Kellyanne Conway, in an interview on Fox News this morning, says that President Trump not concerned about FBI director Christopher Wray quitting over his release of the Nunes memo.
Lean certification is a program made to enable a business to increase as well as keep prices drained at the very same time. There are specific approaches as well as methods instructed to in lean training to allow this to transform to happen. Unlike other types of commercial accreditation, such as Six Sigma, lean methods take place throughout an entire company, as well as not merely in the layout and also production divisions. This write-up checks out the lean production procedure and just how it incorporates all locations of a company.
Police in Philadelphia say they have “no indication” that the suspect in an apparently random killing in Cleveland is in Philadelphia.
Authorities said multiple 911 calls came in shortly after 12:30 p.m. Monday reporting that Steve Stephens could be in or near Fairmount Park, a large green expanse northwest of downtown.
Officers were sent to check the area, and police say eight elementary schools and a high school were locked down as a precaution.
But police later said “there is no indication that the subject is at that location, or anywhere in the city of Philadelphia.”
Police say Stephens shot a Cleveland retiree collecting aluminum cans Sunday and then posted video of the apparently random killing on Facebook.
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MOSCOW, July 4 (Reuters) - Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi said on Wednesday dozens of trucks are waiting for Syrian permission to supply humanitarian aid from Jordan to Syria.
Safadi was speaking at a news conference following talks with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov in Moscow. After artillery strikes hit Jordanian territory from Syria, he said Jordan’s armed forces were ready to defend country’s interests. (Reporting by Andrew Osborn, Writing by Denis Pinchuk, Editing by Catherine Evans)
The helicopter was reportedly owned by the Trump Organization. REUTERS/Jim Bourg
Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner were traveling from Washington, DC, to New York by helicopter on Thursday when one of the helicopter's two engines failed, according to CNN.
The helicopter returned to Washington's Ronald Reagan National Airport, where the couple looked for a commercial flight to New York.
Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner were traveling from Washington, DC, to New York by helicopter on Thursday when one of the helicopter's two engines failed, forcing the aircraft to return to Washington, according to CNN.
Once the helicopter arrived at Ronald Reagan National Airport, Trump and Kushner looked for a commercial flight to New York. It's unclear why they had originally traveled in a helicopter instead of a plane.
The helicopter was made by Sikorsky and owned by the Trump Organization, according to information from LiveATC.net.
In today’s Chris Clip video, Chris laughs at Hillary dining alone, and we showcase some of the funny captions from our online fans!
March 31 Sika AG:
* Has decided on changes in group management
* Following management changes are effective as of April 1, 2017
* Thomas Hasler, currently chief technology officer, is appointed head industry Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
OSIJEK, Croatia — Canada's Daniel Nestor and Vasek Pospisil lost their doubles match at the Davis Cup Saturday, handing Croatia a 2-1 lead in the best-of-five World Group tie.
Toronto's Nestor and Vancouver's Pospisil started strong, taking a two-set lead and going up a break in the third before Croatia's Marin Cilic and Ivan Dodig stormed back to win 2-6, 3-6, 6-4, 7-5, 6-2.
That leaves 18-year-old Denis Shapovalov in a must-win situation Sunday against Borna Coric. Pospisil is slated to play the final singles match against Viktor Galovic.
Nestor and Pospisil double-faulted five times and had 17 forced errors to their opponents' 13.
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazil will play Russia in a friendly in March at the stadium that will host the World Cup final.
The Brazilian football confederation said on Tuesday that the friendly at the Luzhniki stadium in Moscow will be on March 23.
Brazil will face Germany four days later in its last friendly before coach Tite announces his final squad for the World Cup in June.
If Tite's team finishes top of its group, it will only play at the Luzhniki if it reaches the final.
In November, the stadium was reopened with Argentina beating Russia 1-0.
Brazil will play in Moscow against Serbia on June 27 in its last match in Group E, but that game will be at the Spartak Arena.
(WOMC) Uranus stinks and there's scientific proof.
Researchers confirmed Monday the seventh planet from the sun has an upper atmosphere full of one of the smelliest chemicals known to humans, hydrogen sulfide, according to study published Monday by Nature Astronomy. That's a toxic gas that smells like rotten eggs or someone passing gas.
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, people can smell the gas when it makes up as little as three out of every billion molecules in the air, so imagine what being surrounded by clouds of the stuff would smell like.
“If an unfortunate human were ever to descend through Uranus’s clouds, they would be met with very unpleasant and odiferous conditions,” lead author Patrick Irwin said in a release.
Chances are, no one will ever be able to actually smell Uranus' stink, because Irwin said “suffocation and exposure in the negative 200 degrees Celsius atmosphere made of mostly hydrogen, helium, and methane would take its toll long before the smell.”
If you´re looking for an easy way to spend more time with your kids, look no further than your own kitchen!
This​ season, Betty Crocker launched the ‘Little Bakers Baking Contest​ 2017’ consisting of family pair teams – majority are parent-and-child teams. Themed ‘Bake with Love’, focused on the convenience and fun of baking as a family, with a​ goal to bring busy parents and their kids together for some quality time.
Here are some great recipes that you can try!
FYI, Aunt-niece team Raja Zahirah Binti Raja Mohamed and Raja Aina Fathiah Binti Raja Adli emerged as the winning team!
At the time of this posting, all landlines, including 911 services, are down in Clay County. Sheriff Kenny Lemons took to Facebook to advise residents of the outage. He said AT&T had been notified of the outage and were working to identify the problem. In the meantime, residents should call 940-636-4647 for assistance.
African animals compete against each other to survive but have learned to pull together for real success.
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KLIX) – Close to 350 Idaho Power customers were without elecrtricty for about an hour Thursday afternoon due to a problem with a fuse.
Power went out about 12:05 p.m., Idaho Power spokeswoman Anne Alenskis told News Radio 1310. Crews arrived on scene to assess the problem and found a fuse had caused the outage.
"It's not a major repair," she said.
Coweta Police are investigating after six vehicles were vandalized early Monday morning.
One of the vehicles vandalized was a Coweta Police Department patrol car.
According to the Coweta Police Department, the vandals slashed tires and keyed a hate message into the officer's patrol car.
Police said the crimes appear to be related and officers are trying to identify suspects and need the public’s help.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Coweta Police Department at 918-486-2121.
BARCELONA, Oct 6 (Reuters) - Final results in last weekend's banned Catalan referendum on independence from Spain showed "yes" votes winning 90.18 percent of votes cast against 7.83 percent of "no" votes, the Catalan regional government said.
The Catalan government put voter turnout at nearly 2.3 million people, or around 43 percent of registered voters.
The referendum was declared illegal by the Spanish government and courts. Catalans who favour remaining part of Spain mainly boycotted the ballot and many polling stations were closed.
(Reporting by Adrian Croft)
McAdams High School celebrated National Breakfast Week March 5 through March 9.
The students participated by submitting “Why Is Breakfast Important To Them” for a chance to win two prizes donated by Super 10, manager Angela Klaver.
Vylisha Boatman and Jakeria Williams were named the winners.
Pictured: Amy Burnett, guidance counselor; Vylisha Boatman, winner; Jakeria Williams, winner, and McAdams High School cafeteria manager, Martha Jones.
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Police in Red Oak, Sunday evening, arrested 21-year old Weston Price Jespersen, of Red Oak, for Interference with Official Acts. Jespersen was taken into custody at around 6:30-p.m. at the Red Oak City Burn Yard. He was brought to the Montgomery County Jail and held on a $300 cash bond. Montgomery County Sheriff’s Deputies assisted Red Oak Police in making the arrest.
Annabelle Wallis and Margot Robbie attend the Chanel and Charles Finch Pre-Oscar dinner in Los Angeles on March 3, 2018.
Size isn’t everything when we’re protecting wildlife, July 2
Oscar Venter’s timely opinion on prioritizing conservation effort on areas that need it most underscores the importance of the thriving land trust movement.
Land trusts (or conservancies) protect land by owning it or by establishing an agreement with a willing landowner to protect their land.
Biodiversity loss is a significant threat in southern Ontario. In this region, there is a high concentration of species and habitats at risk of extinction, a relatively large proportion of privately held land and significant development pressures.
Private land conservation is an effective tool because it encourages prioritization of and resource allocation to most at-risk areas, allows for apolitical decision-making, and serves to protect at-risk species and habitats in perpetuity.
ORMOND BEACH, Fla.(WESH) — Ormond Beach police on Sunday arrested two women suspected in a series of armed robberies committed by someone wearing a Batman mask and armed with a knife.
Police say they found Wateka Thomason, 33, and Cassandra Raffa, 31, sleeping in a vehicle at the Ormond Beach Walmart.
They were arrested and booked into the Volusia County Jail where they are being held without bond.
Thomason is charged with grand theft and trespassing. Raffa is charged with grand theft, dealing in stolen property, obstruction by disguised person and trespassing. Both women are expected to face a judge Monday to be appointed attorneys.
The first robbery took place on Dec. 13, at a 7-Eleven store, and was followed by the robberies of a Kangaroo Express and a Steak ‘n’ Shake.
Police say the most recent robbery was on Dec. 22. No one was injured in the holdups.
Police have not yet revealed how they linked Thomason and Raffa to the four robberies. Initially, they believed the suspect was a male.
NEW YORK (AP) — Defending champion Joey “Jaws” Chestnut chomped down a record 74 franks and buns to take home his 11th title at the annual Nathan’s Famous July Fourth hot dog eating contest.
The renowned competitive eater from San Jose, California, takes home the coveted Mustard Belt and surpassed the previous mark of 72 dogs and buns he downed last year.
The heat wasn’t a factor; the National Weather Service put the temperature at 83 degrees with a heat index of 91 degrees.
Miki Sudo said after eating 37 dogs and buns that the heat may have slowed her down in winning the women’s competition.
That didn’t stop the Las Vegas eater from easily beating out second-place finisher Mischelle Lesco of Tuscon, Arizona, who chowed down 28 wieners and buns.
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The FBI is investigating four Honolulu police officers who are accused of forcing a man to place his mouth on a urinal inside a public restroom, according to the police department’s top official.
Honolulu Police Chief Susan Ballard said another officer reported the suspected misconduct after the officers responded to a complaint Sunday afternoon of a person trespassing in the restroom.
“If true, these allegations violate the core values the HPD stands for,” Ballard said. “Our officers are sworn to uphold the right of all persons, and I expect every officer to treat every member of the public fairly and with respect. Personally, I am appalled at the behavior, if it is true, and appropriate action will be taken.”
Comedianhas publicly proclaimed her love for actoron numerous occasions on
Despite both stars being in the entertainment industry, they had never met face to face, until now.
Loni is floored when Idris Elba surprised her on set. She immediately ran away from ‘The Mountain Between Us,’ star as he yelled, “Okay Loni, it is time.”
When they finally embrace, the British actor proclaims, “You’ve shown me so much love.”
Swoon.
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WARREN, Ohio (WKBN) – The Trumbull County Sheriff’s Office is making a big change in how it deals with drugs by replacing the commander of the county’s task force.
Jeff Orr has been the commander of the Trumbull-Ashtabula Law Enforcement Task Force for 20 years.
Sheriff Paul Monroe said Orr’s last day will May 1 and that his replacement will be announced soon.
As far as why, all Monroe would say was there were “philosophical differences” on how the task force should be run.
Orr questioned why more wasn’t being done to investigate the 104 heroin deaths from last year.
He agreed there are “philosophical differences” between himself and Monroe, but said it’s not about the two of them — it’s about the opiate problem in Trumbull County.
With all the porn out there to choose from, it's hard to pick just one kind.
In WatchCut's latest video, they asked 100 people to share their favorite genre of adult film. This should come as no surprise, but a lot of people love the lady on lady action.
And of course, there's always one person with a very unique preference. Who knew "Big Dick Skateboarders" was its own genre?
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“Creative” isn’t the first word that comes to mind when describing Philadelphia Eagles fans.
But hey, the ever-violent bunch apparently are full of surprises.
As the City of Brotherly Love gears up for Super Bowl LII between the Eagles and New England Patriots, some of Philly’s artists are getting in on the anti-Patriots fun. Case in point: This epic mural, which shows a monstrous eagle snatching Tom Brady:
Excellent new mural on the 800 block of Bainbridge pic.twitter.com/mW2W9iEous — Dan McQuade (@dhm) February 1, 2018
OK, that’s kind of awesome.
Definitely an unrealistically large eagle, though. Kind of like the Eagles who should’ve carried Frodo and the Ring of Power to Mordor in “Lord of the Rings.”
Which reminds us: The Patriots and their five Super Bowl rings recently were trolled in a hilarious “LOTR”-themed song.
What do you get for the skincare -obsessive who has everything? More skincare, of course. And body oils, serums, candles, a spa certificate... because you can never have too much. In case you're shopping for a beauty lover, but aren't one yourself, we've compiled 15 chic, exciting gift ideas that anyone would love. From our favorite sheet masks to all the essentials you need for a luxurious bath, here's our guide to the best beauty and wellness-inspired holiday gifts to buy this year. What are you waiting for? Start shopping before it's too late.
The Snohomish County DUI and Target Zero Task Force will be conducting DUI emphasis patrols Sunday Feb. 4 from 2-10 p.m.
Representatives from Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office, Lynnwood Police Department, Mukilteo Police Department, Edmonds Police Department and the Washington State Patrol will be conducting high visibility patrols throughout the county.
The patrols will coincide with Super Bowl festivities. Police will be looking for drivers impaired by alcohol, marijuana and other legal and illegal substances.
Target Zero is the Washington State Traffic Safety Commission’s plan for zero traffic related deaths and serious injuries by 2030. More information can be found at www.snocotargetzero.org or www.targetzero.com.
A nonprofit that has helped foster care parents and their kids is starting a new chapter in a bigger and better space.
In 2033, the first human mission to Mars enters its atmosphere, while currently, SpaceX attempts to land the world's first reusable rocket.
Friday House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) declared to reporters the House Intelligence Committee memo that will reportedly reveal potential wrongdoing by the Department of Justice and the FBI was “bogus.”
Pelosi said, “First of all, it’s a bogus memo. It is not based on fact. But it does reference highly classified intelligence matters. Now we see that he is even altered the memo, so to make matters worse. If he were to release that memo, he would not only be endangering our country, but he would also be violating the rules of the Congress of the United States.”
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Crew pumping concrete buckled Atlanta highway
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DECATUR, Ga. - Authorities are releasing more details about what caused the carpool lane of Interstate 20 in Atlanta to buckle and break apart on Monday.
Atlanta Gas Light spokeswoman Melissa Clontz says its contractor was working in the area.
Dekalb County Police spokeswoman Shiera Campbell says concrete was being pumped under the highway when a rupture forced the material upward, buckling the pavement.
A man riding a motorcycle in the carpool lane hit the rising pavement at high speed and was sent airborne. He was hospitalized with multiple broken bones.
× Police: 4 in custody after theft, shots fired incident at Meijer store in Oak Creek
OAK CREEK — Oak Creek police said Monday evening, December 11th a total of four people are in custody in connection with a shots fired incident at the Meijer store near Howell and Drexel. Two of the suspects had to be taken to the hospital for treatment.
According to police, this began with a 911 call from a Meijer employee who reported a theft in progress.
Officers arrived and an individual came out of the store and fled on foot. A foot pursuit ensued, and the individual was taken into custody.
As the suspect was being arrested, police say officers heard a series of gunshots in the Meijer parking lot — with an individual firing towards Howell. That person was taken into custody — and two others were arrested for questioning.
No officers were injured.
Police are asking that anyone in the area of the Meijer store Monday afternoon/evening give them a call with any information that could help with this investigation.
April 13 Shenzhen Soling Industrial Co Ltd :
* Says it adjusts div payment plan for FY 2016
* In new plan, co plans to use undistributed profits to pay a cash dividend of 1 yuan (pre-tax) per 10 shares to shareholders for FY 2016
* To use additional paid-in capital to distribute 10 new shares for every 10 shares, instead of to distribute 20 new shares for every 10 shares announced previously
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Wide receiver Jordan Matthews‘ first practice with the Bills didn’t go exactly as planned.
Matthews was acquired in a trade with the Eagles on Friday and was slated to meet with the media after Sunday’s session to discuss his change of address, but that didn’t happen.
Per multiple reports, Matthews went through the entire workout and then went inside to meet with members of the team’s training staff. The Bills announced a short time later that Matthews sustained a chest injury during practice and that he would not be speaking with reporters because he was being evaluated.
The fact that Matthews didn’t leave the field early suggests that the injury is on the less severe end of the spectrum, although Monday will likely provide more of an update about how the latest addition to the team’s receiving corps is faring.
UPDATE 8:23 a.m. ET: The Bills did provide an update on Monday morning. Matthews has a chip fracture in his sternum and is considered week-to-week in terms of a return timeframe.
Flexible working spaces - the phenomenon that is reshaping the way the world works - has arrived in Trinidad & Tobago with the opening of a Regus Business Centre at Invader's Bay Tower in Port of Spain. The Regus business centre which boasts a combination of office space, meeting rooms, co-working facilities, and business lounges will be the first of its kind in T&T offering creative working in the heart of Port of Spain's commercial district.
Start the conversation, or Read more at Bajan Reporter.
May 3 Exxon Mobil Corp:
* On Feb 1, DOJ issued notification about possible settlement to ExxonMobil Oil Corp for potential violations of Clean Air Act at Beaumont refinery
* DOJ, EPA contend EMOC failed to identify hazards, maintain safe facility, mitigate consequences of release related to flash fire on April 17, 2013
* DOJ, EPA claim EMOC failed to include all covered processes in risk management program, to inspect process equipment in timely fashion - SEC filing
* DOJ and EPA are seeking in excess of $100,000 in penalties and corrective actions to resolve matter
* Company is in settlement discussions with DOJ and EPA, and parties have entered into a tolling agreement to facilitate settlement discussions Source text - (bit.ly/2p9DmXn) Further company coverage:
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SEOUL, March 30 South Korean steelmaker POSCO said on Thursday it estimated its first-quarter operating profit likely jumped 82 percent, topping analysts' expectations, as rising steel prices outpaced growth in raw material costs.
Disclosing preliminary earnings guidance for the first time, the world's fourth-largest steelmaker said operating profit for January-March was about 1.2 trillion won ($1.07 billion), compared with 659.8 billion won a year ago and a consensus forecast of 816 billion won from 16 analysts' views.
POSCO, which estimated revenue climbed 17 percent to 14.6 trillion won in the period, expects to report final first-quarter numbers next month.
($1 = 1,118.4000 won) (Reporting by Hyunjoo Jin; Editing by Kenneth Maxwell)
NFL Network has suspended former New England Patriots fullback Heath Evans and several other former players amid sexual harassment allegations, according to Bloomberg.
Evans, Marshall Faulk and Ike Taylor have all been suspended while the league-owned broadcast conducts an investigation of the allegations in a lawsuit filed against the network by former wardrobe stylist Jami Cantor. The lawsuit also includes allegations about two ex-employees of the network — former executive producer Eric Weinberger and former analyst Donovan McNabb. Weinberger now works for Bill Simmons’ website and podcast network The Ringer.
Bloomberg reported no specifics about Evans’ interactions with Cantor. There was information on the allegations about the other network employees.
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University Of Maiduguri Graduates 17,895 Students, Gets 78 1st Class.
University Of Maiduguri Graduates 17,895 Students, Gets 78 1st Class. Ibrahim Njodi,the Vice Chancellor of University of Maiduguri disclosed that during its Convocation ceremony of the 2015/2016 and 2016/2017 graduands, it produced a total of 78 First Class graduands from her various programmes. Mr Njodi said 17,895 graduates would be conferred with various degrees and …
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11:47 SC Rep. Joseph Neal argues for removing the Confederate battle flag from State House grounds Pause
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A portion of US-27 North in Hamilton County will be closed for construction on Wednesday Feb. 15, 2017.
TDOT officials say a contractor will have a temporary right lane closure from I-24 to Main Street between the hours of 7 p.m Wednesday until 6 a.m. on Thursday.
Officials say the road work is to set Phase 1 beams in preparation for the new U.S. 27 Bridge over Norfollk Southern Railroad.
Ramp traffic will not be affected. The construction work is weather permitting.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP)  Authorities have identified a woman who died after falling from a cliff in San Francisco.
The San Francisco medical examiner identified her Friday as 36-year-old Arezoo Yusufi, of Tracy.
San Francisco Fire Dept. Lt. Jonathan Baxter says the Yusufi on Thursday fell about 300 feet from a cliff in Fort Funston.
San Francisco television station KPIX reports (http://cbsloc.al/2fXRyDv) she was at a hang-gliding viewing platform. The platform has a safety barrier, but authorities say she was standing off to the side of it.
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Feels Like Summer !
by Shane Butler
Summer-like weather conditions have settled in across our area this week. Each day will highlight mostly sunny skies and warm afternoon temps. We could see temps approaching the 90 degree mark late week. It’s a mainly dry weather set up but one of those isolated pop up showers/t-storms can’t be ruled out each afternoon. The better chance for rain will come over the upcoming weekend. A frontal boundary heads for the deep south Saturday afternoon. Ahead of the front we expect a round of showers and t-storms. There could be a threat for strong to severe storms with this frontal passage. It’s a bit early to know for sure but it is the spring storm season, so we will be monitoring this through the work week.
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All Times EST Overall W L T Pts GF GA W L T Clarkson 8 0 0 16 34 11 15 3 1 Union (NY) 6 2 0 12 27 19 10 8 1 Cornell 5 1 0 10 19 12 10 2 0 Colgate 4 1 1 9 14 10 8 6 4 Brown 4 6 0 8 24 31 5 7 1 Harvard 4 3 0 8 24 14 4 5 1 Yale 4 6 0 8 29 29 5 7 0 Princeton 3 5 1 7 31 31 6 7 1 Quinnipiac 3 5 1 7 22 23 6 10 2 Dartmouth 2 4 1 5 11 24 2 7 1 RPI 2 5 1 5 22 33 3 11 3 St. Lawrence 0 7 1 1 12 32 1 14 1
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Friday’s Games
Maine 7, Quinnipiac 4
Clarkson 3, St. Lawrence 1
UConn 4, Colgate 2
Princeton 4, Arizona St. 0
Saturday’s Games
Maine 5, Quinnipiac 3
Union (N.Y.) 4, Holy Cross 2
Brown 2, Vermont 2
Clarkson 4, St. Lawrence 2
Bentley 5, Dartmouth 1
Yale 2, Sacred Heart 1
Arizona St. 4, Princeton 3, OT
Sunday’s Game
UMass 2, Union (N.Y.) 1
Friday, Dec. 15
Dartmouth at Denver, 9:05 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 16
Dartmouth at Denver, 9:05 p.m.
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Duncan football players will be hitting the turf this fall with new cleats all thanks to the Cleats for Kids Program out of Oklahoma City.
The program donated 100 new pairs of Under Armor Cleats. The new head football Coach, JT Cobble, says he heard about the program through the school's new athletic director, Bobby Cook. They called up Cleats for Kids and received the shoes last week.
Cobble says the program is a huge help to parents and players.
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Volunteers got their hands dirty Saturday morning to keep Presque Isle beaches clean.
The Adopt-a-Beach program kicked off at the Tom Ridge Environmental Center.
Volunteers pick up bags and gloves there before heading out to four beaches.
The picked up plastic items, trash and litter on the beaches.
"All of these volunteers come out and help keep our beaches clean," said John Laskos, an environmental education specialist. "It provides a nicer experience for visitors who come from all over to enjoy our beaches."
The Adopt-a-Beach program runs until October.
If you would like to help, call the Presque Isle State Park Office at 814-833-7424.
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At first, Rama N'diaye kept a secret from her loved ones and entire support system last summer: She had breast cance NEW YORK - Be it a boerboel or basenji, a Swedish vallhund or Norwegian elkhound, all eyes in dogdom will be on Madison Square Garden t SUFFOLK, Va. - The Suffolk Animal Care Center and fourteen other local animal shelters will join forces this week to educate the Hampton Roads area about homeless animals.
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Train services are now recovering after being suspended due to a small track side fire just outside New Cross station.
Firefighters were called to the blaze on the line between the station and St John’s shortly before 9am and the fire was brought under control just before 9.45am.
The fire caused some delays for Southeastern services. A spokeswoman told SLP “We are working to recover the services and hopefully all will be restored in time for the evening rush hour.”
Three fire engines and 15 firefighters from New Cross, Deptford and Greenwich fire stations were at the scene.
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Vogue Editors on Their Childhood Hair Christiane Mack, Head of Content Strategy and Operations at Condé Nast:
"After a decade of Laura Ingalls Wilder-esque braids, this was my first real hair style, and thanks in part to the wonders of adolescent hair texture, I worked it for a full year. My mother's inspiration was part Vidal Sassoon pixie and part Dorothy Hamill wedge, but it was all grown up to my 12-year-old self. It didn't hurt that I had a crush on the suave and groovy Steve, my first real stylist, who looked like he walked straight off the set of Shampoo ." Photo: Courtesy of Christiane Mack
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recently brought in $170,000 for the Milwaukee-based nonprofit that helps families become homeowners through credit counseling, real estate sales and home rehabilitation counseling.
April 3 Australian shares are expected to inch down on Monday, extending losses into the new quarter and tracking Wall Street, which ended lower in the previous session. Chinese iron ore futures, London copper and global oil prices fell on Friday, indicative of a rough session for material and energy stocks in the region. The local share price index futures was up 0.12 percent or 7 points at 5,855, representing a 9.9-point discount to the underlying S&P/ASX 200 index close. The benchmark closed 0.53 percent lower on Friday. New Zealand's benchmark S&P/NZX 50 index was 0.091 percent, or 6.540 points, lower at 7,190.24 at 1017 GMT, snapping four straight sessions of gains. For a summary of overnight action across global markets, double click on For a digest of the day's business stories in Australian newspapers, double click on (Reporting by Susan Mathew in Bengaluru; Editing by Peter Cooney)
If you're having a stressful day, you should probably take an eight minute break and watch what happens when an air rifle bullet gets fired through some Old Spice deodorant.
Turns out it makes for a strangely soothing distraction.
SEE ALSO: Man explodes out of a giant water balloon in glorious slow motion
The clip above is the latest from YouTube duo The Slow Mo Guys. It's pretty much what you'd expect. Gav and Dan line up some deodorants in a row, pepper them with bullets, and then slow the whole thing down to a glorious 28,000 frames per second.
Deodorant has never looked so pretty.
Rockwall-Heath Coach Mickey Moss joined Recruiting Thursday to talk about Arkansas defensive back commitment Tanner McCalister playing 155 snaps last week and rushing for more than 200 yards.
He rushed 25 times for 248 yards and 3 touchdowns while playing 57 snaps on offense in a 28-27 victory over cross-town rival Rockwall. He played 73 snaps and recorded 4 tackles, an interception and a pass breakup on defense. He also played 12 snaps on special teams.
McCalister, 6-0, 185, 4.44, seconds in the 40-yard dash, has rushed 79 times for 813 yards and 11 touchdowns in 5 games. He has 30 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, 2 interceptions, a pass breakup and recovered fumble on defense.
He rushed 20 times for 305 yards, 3 touchdowns while also playing 45 snaps on defense and recording 5 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, a pass breakup and an interception against Irving MacArthur on Sept. 15.
SEATTLE – An Uber driver who was demanding money before returning a woman’s purse quickly changed his mind Sunday, February 12th after a Seattle officer sent him a text and a selfie, police said.
The woman contacted officer Eric Michl on Capitol Hill around 2 a.m., saying she’d left her purse, wallet and ID in the Uber.
She was distraught because she was scheduled to fly home later that day, and worried she wouldn’t be able to without her identification, according to KCPQ. She said she had called the driver and offered to pay his fare if he brought her things back, but he refused and demanded more money.
Michl called the driver and left a voicemail. Then, he sent a text, telling the driver he could be arrested and his car could be impounded if he didn’t return the woman’s purse.
To prove he was a police officer, Michl also sent a selfie.
The driver quickly brought the woman’s purse back, saying he’d been busy taking other fares.
Jose Mourinho and Ederson (left) were at the centre of the Manchester derby bust up
The Football Association have launched an investigation into the incident by writing to both clubs for their observations on the fracas that followed City's 2-1 win.
Up to 20 players and coaching staff were alleged to have been involved in a bust-up.
It was triggered when United boss Jose Mourinho went to the City dressing room to tell jubilant City players to tone down their celebrations that he felt were disrespectful.
Mourinho is alleged to have had an angry exchange with City goalkeeper Ederson.
Water and milk were thrown at Mourinho and City coach Mikel Arteta is understood to have ended up with a cut above his eye.
California police seek more suspects after violent rallies
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BERKELEY, Calif. - Northern California officials say they are seeking suspects involved in violent clashes over the weekend between supporters and detractors of President Donald Trump in downtown Berkeley.
City spokesman Matthai Chakko says officials will seek to arrest and prosecute anyone involved in crimes last Saturday. He says they are evaluating photographs and video of the skirmishes. Among the videos that have drawn attention is one posted online showing a man punching a female protester in the face.
Police on Monday released the names of 23 people arrested during the demonstrations.
Trump supporters announced a "Patriot Day" rally at the park featuring speeches by members of the alt-right, an amorphous fringe movement that promotes racism, anti-Semitism, misogyny and xenophobia.
Counter-demonstrators then announced a rally at the same place.
March 19 (Reuters) - MEZZAN HOLDING COMPANY:
* FY NET PROFIT ATTRIBUTABLE TO SHAREHOLDERS 12.9 ‍​MILLION DINARS VERSUS ‍​17.2 MILLION DINARS YEAR AGO
* FY TOTAL OPERATING REVENUE 204.5 MILLION DINARS VERSUS 207.4‍​ MILLION DINARS YEAR AGO
* BOARD PROPOSES CASH DIVIDEND OF 22 FILS PER SHARE FOR YEAR 2017 Source:(bit.ly/2tYbQmx) Further company coverage:
On the 4h chart of EURUSD, we are observing a nice bearish reversal taking place, with price turning down from 1.0825 where we think that wave 4) found a top. Reason for a bearish view is a break below the trendline support and push beneath 1.0620 swing which opens door for much lower levels in impulsive manner. Any bounce back to 1.0700 will be temporary and part of a downtrend.
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The 19-year-old walked his way around goalkeeper Jaime Penedo to give the Americans an early lead in their crucial World Cup qualifier in Orlando
Was that Christian Pulisic or Lionel Messi?
The 19-year-old Pulisic looked a lot like the Barcelona star as he blew past Panama defenders and tip-toed around goalkeeper Jaime Penedo to give the U.S. a one-goal lead in Friday's World Cup qualifier.
The amazing goal came in the eighth minute of a must-win game for the Americans, who entered the match sitting in fourth place in the Hexagonal round of qualifying.
The top three CONCACAF teams are guaranteed a spot in next summer's World Cup in Russia, while the fourth-place nation will play the winner of a playoff between Australia and Syria.
The Borussia Dortmund star then helped his side a two-goal cushion early in the first half when he assisted Jozy Altidore in the 19th minute.
EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt’s rollback of Obama-era Environmental Protection Agency rules is taking some of the steam out of Republican efforts to load up the fiscal 2018 omnibus spending bill with policy riders. Bloomberg Government’s Jack Fitzpatrick discusses it with Nancy Lyons in the Bloomberg
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Halsey suffered an asthma attack during a show over this past weekend.. she’s not gonna die or anything, but she did have to be attended to by medics.
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Orlando City Soccer fans will have to carry clear bags and go through metal detectors when the new soccer stadium opens next month.
The club says clear totes, one gallon clear plastic storage bags, and small clutch purses and wallets will be allowed. But diaper bags will not.
The policy goes into effect on Opening Day March 5th.
Fans can either walk banned items back to their cars or toss them out at the gate.
Orlando City Soccer says this will be the policy for all events at the new stadium in downtown Orlando.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – At a time when China is working on an ambitious lunar program, President Donald Trump vowed on Monday that the United States will remain the leader in space exploration as he began a process to return Americans to the moon.
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April 6 Starzen Co Ltd
* Says Seiichi Uzurahashi, chairman of the board of the company, will retire from chairman
* Says the change will be decided formally in meeting of shareholders on June 29
Source text in Japanese:goo.gl/qLjlgD
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
The first half of Coachella was full of new music!
Lady Gaga.
Lady Gaga performed a new never heard before song, The Cure.
Gaga was not the only one with new music though! Two other Bob artists introduced new music at Coachella.
Lorde.
Lorde introduced the world to her new song Homemade Dynamite.
Kendrick Lamar.
Kendrick Lamar introduced LOVE from his album DAMN during an encore performance.
We can’t wait to see what happens next weekend!
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IN A slightly different twist to find innovative bankers, OCBC Bank has selected 26 students for a six-month internship to get them to build a bank for the future.
The internship, from May to November 2017, will not only introduce the students to the world of banking, but
In his message, while exhorting the people towards peace and righteous way of life, Acharya said, On this auspicious festival celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna, let us strive to build a world free from malice and full of brotherhood and compassion. Let us concentrate on performing our duties without thinking about the rewards. Good results will definitely follow.
Janmashtami is the celebration of the life and teachings of Lord Krishna and is celebrated across the country with traditional fervour and enthusiasm. The festival inspires us towards a disciplined work-ethic, and imbibes us with the spirit of selfless service to the nation, the Governor said.
IANS adds: This year Lord Krishnas birth anniversary is being celebrated along with countrys Independence Day on August 15.
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jools wrote: We didn't "get rid" he went for more money. He wasn't playing well for us at the time, but he was very good in his first aeSon.
Jools, you are so so wrong. Koppy was happy at Giants but did Not get offered a contract, Fact is that he sacked the Clubs Favoutite Agent ,like Jake Connor and Thewlis Only like his old Pal. Anyway it appears as last years" Player of the Year" at Salford it is going well for him. So accept the Truth please. Just ask Earl !!!!!!
CLEVELAND >> Authorities say a Cleveland police officer is accused of attacking a woman and having her arrested for assaulting a police officer.
Sgt. Christopher Graham, of Wellington, was charged Thursday with misdemeanor assault and unlawful restraint. He pleaded not guilty during a court appearance Friday morning.
A probable cause warrant written by a Cleveland police Internal Affairs detective says the 38-year-old Graham assaulted the unidentified woman Sept. 12 and then had her arrested on the felony assault charge.
Officials haven’t said why Graham allegedly attacked the woman.
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Cleveland.com reports that Cleveland paid settlements in two lawsuits filed against Graham that accused him of misusing his police power.
Graham’s attorney didn’t return telephone messages seeking comment Friday.
A police spokeswoman didn’t respond to an email asking about Graham’s status with the department.
Former bus driver gets 4 years in crash that killed 6 children
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) — An ex-Tennessee school bus driver who was at the wheel in a wreck that killed six children has been sentenced to four years in prison for criminally negligent homicide.
Media reported that a Chattanooga judge sentenced Johnthony Walker on Tuesday after an emotional morning of testimony, during which Walker apologized.
Judge Don Poole ruled Walker shouldn’t be sentenced to diversion because the crash involving 37 elementary school students was so horrific, but he couldn’t give him a longer prison term because of his strong work history and no criminal background.
The decision divided victims’ relatives at the hearing. Some said it wasn’t enough time while others said they were satisfied with the punishment.
Walker was driving the children from Woodmere Elementary School when he wrecked on a winding Chattanooga road.
Love Island star Ellie Jones hit headlines earlier today when she appeared to support far-right activist Tommy Robinson in a series of Facebook posts.
And now Jack Fincham's Love Island 2018 ex has shocked again with as of her online activity has emerged.
Daily Star Online has discovered that the Essex lass is a part of a number of abusive groups on Facebook.
This includes ones titled: "Seeing a fat person eating and thinking 'I bet you like that, don't you.'"
She is also a fan of another group named: "Oi sl*g. Who do your kids look confused? Oh yeah, it's Father's Day."
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Business leaders are joining forces to strengthen the employment scene in the West Midlands.
The Progressive Employers Group has been launched to enable investment-minded employers to share best practice and make a significant contribution to strengthening Birmingham’s employment market.
The group has been instigated by people management and recruitment specialists Katie Bard and the launch attracted businesses from across the region.
Organisations already involved in the project include Glide Utilities, Dolphin Index Organisation and Customer Plus, and further companies are set to join following a launch event held at Innovation Birmingham’s iCentrum building.
For further details about the Progressive Employers Group, contact john.mortimer@angelamortimer.com or go to www.progressive-employers-group.co.uk
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Daniel O'Donnell
Saturday, June 3
Doors 7PM / Show 8PM
The Riverside Theater
Produced by ACG and The Pabst Theater Group
Irish singing sensation Daniel O'Donnell, who has made himself a household name in countries all over the world with more than 12 million CD and DVD sales and 12 national PBS television specials. With a different album on the UK charts every year for 28 consecutive years, Daniel's versatile voice and signature Irish charm never go out of style. Join him for a concert of favourites, including "Danny Boy", "Rivers of Babylon", "Stand Beside Me", "Moon over Ireland" and many more.
Fitness expert Tony Temple joined us in studio to show us some things our kids can do to stay active this summer.
A police search is underway for a van stolen from Rotherham this morning.
The white Ford Transit, with the registration number YR63 XCZ, was stolen from near Brampton.
Anyone who sees it on the move should call 999.
If it is spotted parked up call 101.
To accelerate growth, fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) company CavinKare has chalked out a new strategy, including dividing its businesses into new verticals and appointing a new CEO for each one of them instead of operating under one umbrella and one leadership.
In April, the company had undergone a thorough transition which included creating five divisions and appointing the respective CEOs or business heads, all of them professionals. Earlier, these roles were handled by the company’s chairman and managing director CK Ranganathan, who is known for innovations such as ...
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Spring is finally upon us, and if you’ve been putting off going to the gym because the weather’s bad, time to give up. It’s getting nicer and nicer each day, and PUMA is having a massive Private Sale with up to 75% off over 1,200 items. Let’s just say your wardrobe will look like it’s ready to hit the gym, even if you aren’t.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A tax overhaul bill passed by the U.S. Senate Finance Committee would lift economic growth enough to generate an additional $1.8 trillion in revenue over 10 years, more than enough to offset revenue lost from a cut in taxes, the Treasury Department estimated on Monday.
In a summary analysis of a white paper, the Treasury Department said it based its estimate on a presumed 0.7 percentage point increase to the U.S. economy’s annual growth rate.
The Treasury Department’s estimate compares to an analysis from the congressional Joint Committee on Taxation that suggested quicker growth spurred by the tax-cut plan would yield an additional $408 billion in revenue.
SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – Californians are among the worst tippers in the United States, according to a new report.
Time Magazine says the Golden State ranks 48th overall, just ahead of D.C., Massachusetts and Hawaii.
California patrons pay an average of 15.2 percent in gratuities. This is despite, quizzically enough, the state being home to some highest earners in the country.
The number one state? Idaho, at 17.4 percent.
Hawaii ranks dead last in the report, tipping on average just 14.8 percent on average.
The report was done by the company Square and looked at millions of credit and debit card transactions in July.
WASHINGTON (AP) — A U.S. Navy commander says an Iranian naval patrol boat shined a laser at a U.S. Marine Corps helicopter flying over the Strait of Hormuz in what officials say was an unsafe encounter.
U.S. Navy Cmdr. Bill Urban says the Iranian vessel also turned its spotlight on two Navy ships that were moving through the strait on Tuesday. Urban, a U.S. Fifth Fleet spokesman, says the Iranian boat came within 800 yards of the USS Bataan, scanned it from bow to stern with the spotlight and shined the light on the USS Cole.
The helicopter automatically fired flares in response.
Urban says the action was considered dangerous because shining lasers at a helicopter at night can impair pilots’ vision and disorient them if they’re wearing night vision goggles.
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. - The Providence Public Library hopes to begin a multi-million dollar renovation project this summer.
The Providence Journal reports the project, announced Monday, would create a three-story open atrium.
The cost is estimated at $15 million to $20 million.
The renovation would replace interior walls with glass barriers so visitors can more easily navigate and find what they're looking for.
Improvements to disability access and auditorium renovations are also planned, along with new reading and meeting space.
Library officials say the state Historical Preservation and Heritage Commission and the city still have to review the project.
The project is expected to take a year and a half. The library would remain open during the work, though some services may be reduced or shifted around in the building.
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Video shows inmates attack Humboldt County Correctional facility guard
Humboldt County Correctional facility officials in Eureka, California released surveillance video showing an attack by inmates on a deputy inside the maximum security jail on Wednesday, August 9, 2017. In the video, the deputy is conducting routine cell checks on the second tier when he is lured into a cell which housed two inmates. During the assault, the deputy was able to alert other correctional deputies of the assault in progress. The fight lasted for about 34 seconds until backup arrived.
AU GRES, MI -- The city of Au Gres is looking to fill the city manager's position.
John Stanley, current manager, is stepping down, according to city officials. Stanley has been on the job since August of 2014.
The posted position is part-time with salary and benefits negotiable.
To apply, submit cover letter and resume to:
City Manager Applications, c/o Au Gres City Council, PO Box 121, Au Gres, MI 48703 or by email to cityofaugres@cityofaugresmi.com no later than May 11.
For more information call Au Gres City Hall at 989-876-8811. Interviews will be conducted as resume are received.
The Red Sox activated Thornburg (shoulder) from the 10-day disabled list ahead of Wednesday's game against the Nationals.
More than a year and half after he was shipped to Boston from Milwaukee, Thornburg is finally set to make his Red Sox debut. The right-hander was sidelined for the entire 2017 campaign after requiring surgery to address thoracic outlet syndrome and spent the first three months of the current season rehabbing. After incurring no setbacks during an extended rehab assignment with Triple-A Pawtucket, Thornburg shouldn't face any restrictions upon joining the Red Sox. He'll likely have to excel in low-leverage spots out of the bullpen before manager Alex Cora is comfortable using the right-hander as a setup man, the role Boston likely envision him filling in front of Craig Kimbrel when he was acquired. In his last big-league season with the Brewers in 2016, Thornburg posted a 2.15 ERA, 0.94 WHIP and 90 strikeouts over 67 frames.
A Guyanese man and woman died in an accident in the wee hours of Monday morning on the New Jersey Turnpike in the US.
According to the website New Jersey.com, the victims have since been identified as Fred Egerton, 64, and his lone passenger, Shimoon Khan, 52, both of whom were pronounced dead at the scene.
Reports indicate that the duo were in a Nissan Altima car driven by Egerton, when he hit the guardrail and spun into the roadway, where the car was struck by a tractor trailer.
The driver of the 2016 tractor trailer was, however uninjured in the crash.
Stabroek News has since learnt that both Egerton and Khan were originally from Wakenaam Island, Essequibo River.
April 3 Biocept Inc
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Tangtong held pending federal trial
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ROANOKE — A Dublin teen is being held in federal custody pending trial on allegations he sexually exploited minors, including some from Pulaski County.
According to records on file in U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia, Ethen Tangtong, 19, was committed to the Federal Medical Center Dec. 14 for a mental health evaluation to determine competency to stand trial. Once his competency was established (May 1), Tangtong was arraigned and a bond hearing was held.
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A 30-year-old man was in critical condition after being shot four times Wednesday afternoon in the city’s Fern Rock section, police said.
The victim was outdoors when he was shot in the chest, stomach, left hip, and left leg just after 3:20 p.m. in the 1300 block of Chew Avenue, police said.
He was taken by medics to Einstein Medical Center. Police reported no arrest or motive.
By rejecting the unprecedented, ill-conceived, unfortunate and politically motivated impeachment motion against the Chief Justice of India, Dipak Misra, Rajya Sabha Chairman M has stopped the assault on the highest judiciary in its tracks. He has done a great service to the honour and credibility of the apex court. Most importantly, it has saved the most important pillar of democracy from falling prey to a vicious campaign launched by people possessed by ulterior motives and having scant respect for the highest judicial institution.
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The baby, identified as Parveen, fell into the under construction septic tank while playing, police said (Google Maps) The baby, identified as Parveen, fell into the under construction septic tank while playing, police said (Google Maps)
A 2-year-old girl was on Monday killed after falling into the septic tank of a neighbouring house in Jalpaiguri district, the police said. The incident occurred at Bhemtia village under Dhupguri police station. The baby, identified as Parveen, fell into the under construction septic tank while playing, police said.
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Man's hand partially severed in California knife attack
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (AP) — Authorities say a man nearly lost his hand in a knife attack in Southern California.
Police in San Bernardino say officers spotted the suspect driving away from the scene Monday and were able to pull him over and make an arrest.
Police spokeswoman Eileen Hards says the victim, a man in his 20s, had his left hand partially severed. He was rushed to a hospital for surgery.
Investigators haven't identified a motive.
The suspect's name was immediately released.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — A car ended up on an embankment on Route 6 near the Dean St exit.
State Police say the driver of another car hit the first car from behind, causing it to lose control, and hit the median before going across the highway and ending up on the embankment.
According to officials, 3 people in that car were treated for minor injuries.
The driver of the first car was arrested for Driving Under the Influence.
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A Pakistani rights group has appealed on Indonesia to free on humanitarian grounds a terminally ill Pakistani convict on death row.
The Justice Project Pakistan, which opposes capital punishment, said in a statement Thursday that 54-year-old Zulfiqar Ali could soon die after his health deteriorated while in a Jakarta prison hospital.
There was no immediate response from Indonesia.
Ali was arrested in November 2004 and later convicted on drug smuggling charges which carry the death sentence in Indonesia. The rights group claims his trial was unfair and that he was wrongfully convicted.
Sarah Belal, executive director at Justice Project Pakistan, said they cannot save Ali's life but are trying to help him "die a free man."
Pakistani President Mamnoon Hussain has asked Indonesia President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo to pardon Ali.
(AP) - The reward for information regarding the killing of two wolves in northeastern Washington state has grown to $20,000.
The Center for Biological Diversity and Cascadia Wildlands on Monday said they had doubled a previously announced reward by Conservation Northwest for information leading to conviction in the killing of the wolves.
Over the weekend, officials for the state Department of Fish and Wildlife announced that two wolves that were being monitored had been found shot to death.
The animals were members of the Smackout and Dirty Shirt packs.
Wolves are a protected species across the state of Washington. Poachers can face fines and jail time.
Wolves were wiped out in Washington early in the 1900s, but started returning to the state earlier this century.
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It will be the president's first visit to the state since taking office. He was supposed to visit Harley Davidson in Milwaukee, Wis., and sign executive orders surrounding manufacturing back late January, but cancelled last minute because of planned protests.
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May 2 Deutsche Beteiligungs AG:
* Divests investment in Romaco Group
* Initially divest three quarters of its shares in this company to a strategic buyer
* DBAG-Managed DBAG Fund V will also divest a proportionate share of its holding, so that a 24.9 percent interest will initially still be held by DBAG and DBAG Fund V
* Remaining shares will be transferred within the next three years, enabling DBAG and DBAG Fund V to support Romaco’s transition to its new owner
* New owner of Romaco Group is the Truking Group Source text - bit.ly/2qns0ms Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
Hyundai Motor <005380.KS> and affiliate Kia Motors <000270.KS> on Monday said their global sales dropped 2 percent to 7.88 million vehicles in 2016 from the preceding year, falling short of their target of 8.13 million vehicles.
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It is the first time since 1998 that the South Korean duo, which together rank fifth in global sales, posted an annual sales fall.
Hyundai Motor shipped 4.86 million vehicles compared with its target of 5.01 million. Kia Motors sold 3.02 million vehicles, shy of its goal of 3.12 million.
(Reporting by Hyunjoo Jin; Editing by Muralikumar Anantharaman)
FGCU student sexually battered in campus parking lot
FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Florida Gulf Coast University police are searching for two male suspects following a campus sexual battery incident, according to a press release.
The incident occurred around 9:30 p.m. Sunday in a North Lake Village parking lot. One suspect is accused of conducting sexual battery, while the other was considered a lookout, according to the release.
FGCU students like Hannah Morris were shocked to learn of the assault.
“That’s actually really disturbing. I don’t know the details of the situation, but that’s really disturbing to me,” Morris said. “I don’t find that appropriate or…I don’t know, it’s just…”
The victim could not provide a complete suspect description to investigators at this time.
Anyone with information should call Detective Anderson at 239-590-1956.
MERIDIAN, ID - The Naylors of Meridian took home third place on Sunday's episode of America's Funniest Videos. The family submitted a home video of the day their new puppy, Luna, arrived in their lives.
The Naylor children loved Luna. In fact, they loved her so much, they slammed the door on mom, leaving her out in the cold.
The family has watched the ABC show for years and decided to enter the funny video. They were in the running for the $10,000 first prize, but the family says it's happy to win the cash for third place.
The Naylors aren't sure what they will do with the money, but they are sure they won't be getting another puppy.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Wajid Aminu scored 20 points, Noah Horchler and JT Escobar added 19 points each and North Florida held off Stetson 97-91 Saturday night.
Aminu was 5 of 6 from the line in the last 3:46 as Stetson threatened. He also converted a three-point play with 1:08 remaining that pushed the Ospreys lead to 89-83.
Escobar was also clutch at the free-throw line, making 6 of 6 in the last 1:44.
North Florida (11-15, 5-4 Atlantic Sun) shot 64 percent from the field (33 of 52) and converted 22 of 29 free throws. The Ospreys won the battle of the boards 38-22.
D.J. Myles led four Hatters into double figures with 24 points on 11 of 16 shooting, Luke Doyle tossed in 20, B.J. Glasford 14 and Angel Rivera 11. Stetson (10-16, 2-7) shot 53 percent (38 of 72) but went to the line only nine times, making seven. Glasford and Abayomi Iyiola fouled out.
President Donald Trump is poised to receive something Tuesday that he has been trying to get from China for a decade: trademark rights to his own name. After suffering rejection after rejection in China's courts, he saw his prospects change dramatically after starting his presidential campaign.
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* Operations in Peru are expected to be maintained at cash flow breakeven in 2017
* Expenditure in Argentina and Panama will be reduced to minimal levels with closure of local offices in 2017
* Argentina and panama domains and organic revenues are expected to be maintained to provide future optionality in 2017
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - A Tennessee woman's video of her son recounting being bullied at middle school has prompted a wave of support from athletes and entertainers.
Kimberly Jones said in a Facebook post Friday she had just picked up her son, Keaton, from school because he was too afraid to go to lunch.
In the video, Keaton said other students call him ugly, make fun of his nose and tell him he has no friends. The video had 17 million views as of Sunday.
On Twitter, Tennessee Titans tight end Delanie Walker invited the Jones family to an upcoming game, while University of Tennessee wide receiver Tyler Byrd said he and several teammates plan to visit Keaton at school.
Country music star Kelsea Ballerini and retired race car driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. also wrote messages of support on Twitter.
SEOUL (Reuters) - Samsung Life Insurance Co Ltd said on Thursday it sold 1.12 trillion won ($1 billion) worth of its shares in Samsung Electronics Co Ltd.
FILE PHOTO: The logo of Samsung Electronics is seen at its office building in Seoul, South Korea, March 23, 2018. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji/File Photo
The stake sale, aimed at removing regulatory risks, was scheduled to be completed before Thursday’s market opening, it said in a regulatory filing.
Battle of the Island Tournament
The Garden Island Renegade Rollerz hosted the Battle of the Islands Tournament Sept. 22-23 at Southside Sports
Center, welcoming six roller derby teams from throughout the state.
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REGINA — Austen Wagner and Sam Steel each scored twice as the Regina Pats beat the Swift Current Broncos 5-1 in Game 7 on Monday to advance to the third round of the Western Hockey League playoffs.
Filip Ahl rounded out Regina's attack with a goal and an assist and Connor Hobbs had three helpers. Wagner's second goal of the game was a short-handed, empty-netter late in the third period.
Conner Chaulk scored the lone goal for the Broncos.
Every startup founder knows implicitly that startup success is a long hard road. Yet we always dream that we are the exception to the rule. So once in a while it’s good to look at some facts to temper our imagination.
Former President George H.W. Bush, 93, is recovering in a Houston hospital from an infection, according to a family spokesman. Jim McGrath said Monday that Bush appeared to be responding to treatments and was eager to travel to his summer home in Kennebunkport, Maine. He was hospitalized shortly after attending the funeral of his wife, Barbara, who died last week and was laid to rest Saturday in Houston. The former president uses a wheelchair and an electric scooter after developing a form of Parkinson’s disease, and he has required hospital treatment several times in recent years for respiratory problems.
April 24 (Reuters) - Deutsche Bank AG:
* FRANK KUHNKE TO BECOME NEW CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER OF DEUTSCHEN BANK Source text - bit.ly/2JlMDVP Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
Los Angeles Dodgers' Justin Turner watches his three-run home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning of Game 1 of a baseball National League Division Series in Los Angeles, Friday, Oct. 6, 2017. Mark J. Terrill AP Photo
Artyom Minulin scored 2:53 into overtime as the Swift Current Broncos stifled Saskatoon’s comeback for a 5-4 victory over the Blades on Sunday in Western Hockey League action.
Glenn Gawdin had a hat trick for Swift Current (21-11-7) and Conner Chaulk also scored.
READ MORE: Memorial unveiled for 4 Swift Current Broncos players killed 30 years ago
Braylon Shmyr scored twice and added an assist for the Blades (14-20-6), who rallied from a 4-2 deficit to tie the game in the third period. Caleb Fantillo and Jesse Shynkaruk, with the tying goal 15:43 into the third, also scored.
Broncos goaltender Travis Child made 38 saves. Saskatoon’s Logan Flodell stopped 26 shots in the losing effort.
The Blades play the Wheat Kings next in Brandon, Man., on Tuesday.
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LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Legislative committees approved legislation that would steer more newly-hired school employees into 401(k)-only retirement plans.
The bills OK’d Wednesday would require the Office of Retirement Services to offer the option between a hybrid pension and 401(k) plan or a defined contribution plan on or after Feb. 1.
It also would enroll workers in the 401(k)-only plan unless they choose otherwise within 75 days, and would create a trigger to close the hybrid plan if funding fell under 85 percent.
Nick Ciaramitaro, chairman of a coalition of public-sector labor unions, opposed the Senate bill. He says people’s economic lives are on the line and those affected haven’t had the chance to fully review the language of the legislation.
The bills are being discussed in both chambers.
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1:33 Jacob Eason talks scrambling ability, Liberty Bowl Pause
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ALBERTVILLE, France — Nicolas Mahut and Pierre-Hugues Herbert beat Robin Haase and Jean-Julien Rojer 7-6 (6), 6-3, 6-7 (3), 7-6 (2) to give defending champion France a 2-1 lead against the Netherlands in the first round of the Davis Cup World Group on Saturday.
France clinched victory on its first match point in a tough encounter where the Dutch pair had chances to take early control.
In the 10th game of the match, Herbert saved three set points on his serve. After the Dutch then saved a set point in the tiebreaker, France clinched the first set when Herbert's stabbed backhand volley at the net was too good for Haase.
There are two reverse singles to decide the contest on Sunday — Adrian Mannarino vs. Haase, and Richard Gasquet vs. Thiemo De Bakker.
CLEVELAND (AP)  A prosecutor says a Cleveland man accused of fatally shooting a Salvation Army worker has been indicted on charges including aggravated murder and authorities are investigating to see whether the slaying and subsequent crimes were racially motivated.
Cuyahoga (ky-uh-HOH'-guh) County prosecutor Michael O'Malley says William Jones was indicted Monday. Court records don't show an attorney for Jones.
O'Malley says his office is consulting with federal prosecutors to determine if Jared Fier-Plesec's slaying and subsequent carjackings, assaults and the shooting of a woman in the leg by Jones qualify as hate crimes or civil rights violations. The prosecutor didn't identify the races of the people involved.
O'Malley says the Salvation Army victim was wearing his Salvation Army uniform and discussing the Bible with someone in a lobby when Jones shot him.
Caller ID won’t always protect you from IRS phone imposters, the Internal Revenue Service warned today.
In a new flavor of fraud, a scamster claiming to be from a local IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center will phone a would-be victim demanding phony overdue taxes.
Then, if the demand is questioned, the fraudster directs the taxpayer to IRS.gov to look up the local TAC office telephone number to verify it’s real.
“The crook hang ups, waits a short time and then calls back a second time, and is able to fake or “spoof” the Caller ID to appear to be the IRS office calling,” the IRS explained.
After establishing this trust, the scamster insists on a payment, generally from a debit card.
Fraudsters are also using real phone numbers on Caller IDs from local sheriff’s offices, state Department of Motor Vehicles, federal agencies and others to convince taxpayers the calls are legitimate, the IRS added.
The agency emphasized Taxpayer Assistance Centers never call demanding payments for overdue taxes.
February 15, 2017, 7:35 AM | The FAA launched an investigation after actor Harrison Ford was involved in a close call at a California airport. Ford’s plane flew right over a passenger jet. More than 100 people were on board the American Airlines flight. Ben Tracy reports.
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Just days after the Osheaga music festival, a few hundred lucky Montrealers got a taste of the pop star life.
Master chefs Chuck Hughes and Danny Smiles — who catered the music festival — served up a feast on the Osheaga grounds Wednesday and Thursday. For $85, customers got to chow down on ribs, brisket, fresh oysters and a litany of slow-cooked delights.
“It’s very simple (food); a little salt, a little spice, a little heat,” Hughes said. “But to get it right it takes a while (…) we kind of play around and experiment. But ultimately, with food, you wanna see people happy.
“It doesn’t matter how many years you have in the kitchen, to see that person satisfied is the most important part.”
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Indiana State Police arrested a local man after a pursuit involving a vehicle that was reported stolen from a Columbus business. At about 3 a.m. Sunday, Indiana State Trooper Korry Clark attempted to stop a 2006 black Volkswagen Jett at State Road 46 and County Road 500 West in Bartholomew County for not having working taillights, said Sgt.
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This week of Off the Shelf has an all-star procurement panel focusing on GSA’s Section 846 Implementation Plan.
Angela Styles, partner at Bracewell LLP, Jonathan Aronie, partner at Sheppard Mullin LLP, and Jon Etherton, president of Etherton & Associates, Inc., share their insights and analysis on the Implementation Plan findings and legislative recommendations.
In particular, the panel takes a close look at the implications of the proposed increase in the Micro Purchase Threshold and GSA’s portal of portals concept.
What key laws would be waived under plan? What is the impact on the procurement system as a whole? What are the next steps? Are the legislative proposals timely or premature? These questions and more are addressed in a wide-ranging, engaging discussion.
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - Msm Malaysia Holdings Bhd:
* SAYS REDESIGNATION OF DATO' KHAIRIL ANUAR BIN AZIZ TO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FROM NON-INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR ‍​ Source (bit.ly/2B2zgZZ) Further company coverage:
× Two arrested in string of High Point nail salon robberies
HIGH POINT, N.C. — Police arrested two men Sunday night in connection with a string of nail salon robberies in High Point, according to a press release.
At about 10:30 p.m., officers arrested Cameron Nguyen and Phong Nguyen during a traffic stop in the 1100 block of Eastchester Drive.
In each robbery, the front glass of the businesses was broken, and money and nail drills were taken.
The list of businesses includes:
Tan and Nails Salon, 2531 Eastchester Drive
Perfect Nails, 2850 S. Main St.
Miss Nails, 1236 Guilford College Road
Premier Nails, 3700 N. Main St.
Diamond Nails, 2108 N. Centennial St.
Nature Nails, 4701 Piedmont Pkwy.
Fancy Nails, 1677 Westchester Drive
Empire Nails, 1231 Eastchester Drive
My Nails, 3925 Sedgebrook St.
Elite Spa and Nails, 5872 Samet Drive
Premier Nails, 3700 N. Main St.
NC Nail, 1125 Eastchester Drive
Both men are behind bars at the Guilford County Jail. They have a Dec. 12 court date.
GROWING A GREENER WORLD blends the latest trends in eco-friendly living with traditional gardening know-how. The series highlights the diverse people, organizations and events that seek to raise environmental awareness and encourage better stewardship of the planet.
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Metro's cash-free bus pilot aims to speed up trips
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority is set to stop cash payments on a route, as part of a pilot program meant to speed up bus trips.
WTOP-FM reports Metro is set to ban the payments on the 79 limited-stop route along Georgia Avenue, between the Silver Spring Transit Center and Archives-Navy Memorial, starting June 24.
Metro General Manager Paul Wiedefeld believes cash-free and similar improvements could be important as Metro finalizes a broader bus system overhaul.
But Metro Accessibility Advisory Committee Chair Phil Posner says cash-free buses is something they have worried about for the disabled community and underserved community.
The ban would become permanent in December after a public hearing this year and could also expand to other routes.
Two female bears badly burned in a wildfire are back home in the Los Padres National Forest.
KABC-TV reports recent photos and GPS tracking show the bears are moving around and in good health in the forest after suffering burn injuries in December from a massive wildfire that affected Ventura and Santa Barbara counties.
The bears were released back into the wild in January.
The bears were found and taken for treatment. They had tilapia skin placed on their paws to quickly and better heal the burn injuries.
One bear was pregnant. Fish and Wildlife officials say they are not sure if she has delivered the baby.
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BONSALL – The Bonsall Post Office, 5521 Mission Road has reopened for business. The post office was temporarily closed due to evacuations caused by the Lilac wildfire.
Letter carriers will be delivering all mail and parcels that could not be delivered on Friday and Saturday due to the fire, along with today’s mail.
All other post offices in the area are open and operational at this time. Delivery will be curtailed only if roads are closed due to wildfires. Deliveries will resume as the roads become clear.
USPS said, “We wish to thank our customers for their patience and understanding during this period of disruption caused by wildfires in the area.”
Brandon Evans of Bonsall Postal & Imaging has announced that his business will provide free mail receiving and package receiving for anyone that lost their home in the Lilac fire. In addition, they will provide free notary service for any of those same people.
Sumter Deputies Investigating Hit & Runs
Sumter Co., S.C. (WOLO)– Sumter County investigators are searching for answers in three fatal hit and run incidents spanning three years in the Rembert area
On September 5, 2015, deputies say Elizabeth Lewis, 53, was hit by a car on Richbow Rd. and died at the scene.
On June 18th, 2017, investigators say Dwain, Wright, 56, was struck and killed on Ellerbe Rd.
And on February 10th 2018, Devin Dinkins, 41, was hit on T.B. Wright Rd.
Sheriff Anthony Dennis says, “We will use every resource at our disposal to try to solve each of
these cases. By sharing resources with the Highway Patrol , we have a lot betterchance of bringing closure for the families in each case.”
If you have any information on any of these incidents call the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office or Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC.
The NHL rang in the new year with a Centennial Classic celebrating 100 years of the league. The outdoor game was played at BMO Field in Toronto and saw the Maple Leafs play host to the Detroit Red Wings in an Original Six showdown.
The outdoor games are always pretty spectacular to watch, if for no other reason than taking in the sights and beauty of the setting.
Though Sunday's game got off to sluggish start, it featured a wild third period that saw the Red Wings stage a dramatic late comeback and tie the game with just one second left in regulation.
Ultimately, Toronto's Auston Matthews potted the game-winner in overtime to save the day for hometown fans. But regardless of the scoreboard, it looked to be a pretty special event that anyone in attendance won't soon forget.
Here are some of the best sights from the New Year's day spectacle.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Pandora Media Inc-
* Pandora announces appointment of Roger Lynch as chief executive officer
* Pandora Media Inc - ‍michael Lynton, chairman of Snap Inc., also joins board​
* Pandora Media Inc - ‍roger Lynch has been appointed ceo and president at pandora​
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BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. - As part of an ongoing investigation by the Southern Virginia Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, authorities arrested two Virginia men, the Bedford County Sheriff's Office said.
Jason Marquis, 39, of Coleman Falls, Virginia, was arrested and charged with eight counts of taking indecent liberties with children, nine counts of using a communication device to facilitate certain offenses involving children and one count of solicitation of child pornography.
Timothy Clark, 23, of Buena Vista, was charged with eight counts of using a communication device to facilitate certain offenses involving children.
Officials with the Sheriff's Office said Marquis and Clark were arrested on April 10 and April 11, respectively.
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A school garden which has been lovingly created by pupils and volunteers has been targed again, after a mini-blaze on the site.
Police have confirmed that vandals have once again gained access to the area around St Helen’s Primary following an incident on Monday.
Officers were called when it emerged that someone had made their way into the Lomond Drive garden after the end of the school day and 10pm that night.
The damage caused was minor - howeve there have been several previous incidents in the last eighteen months on the campus, usually under cover of darkness at weekends.
Here, vandals have gone on the rampage- uprooting plants and damaging fixtures, shortly after they were placed there.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact police on 101.
Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be called free and in confidence on 0800 555 111.
TOKYO: Toshiba Corp has decided to delay the sale of shares in its chip business to the next financial year or later, Japan's Kyodo news agency reported on Wednesday, without citing sources.
The Japanese conglomerate said on Tuesday it would book a US$6.3 billion hit to its U.S. nuclear unit and may sell a majority stake in its prized flash-memory chip unit as it scrambles for cash to stay in business.
Previously it had only planned to sell about 20 percent.
Toshiba is the world's biggest NAND chip producer after Samsung Electronics Co Ltd.
Potential buyers include rivals such as SK Hynix Inc, Micron Technology Inc as well as investment fund Bain Capital, according to sources.
(Reporting by Junko Fujita; Editing by Alexander Smith)
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UPDATE: The Cascade County Sheriff's Office has identified the victim in Friday's fatal accident as Thomas C. Larson, 34, of Dutton. Lt. Bob Rosipal said in a press release Larson was pronounced dead at the scene from injuries he received during the crash. Montana Highway Patrol is still investigating.
The Montana Highway Patrol says a 34-year-old unnamed male driver from Dutton, was headed northbound on I-15 between the hours of one and two.
The driver was in a Ford F-250 when he hit a median, then back onto the road but he was broadside.
MHP then said the truck rolled over multiple times coming to a rest on its roof.
MPH said during the rollover that's when the driver suffered the fatal injury and added that they believe alcohol played a factor in this crash.
The driver was not wearing a seat belt.
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One lane of the A85 has reopened following an accident at Pennyfuir Cemetery this afternoon.
The road was initially closed in both directions following the incident involving two vehicles.
Oban police confirmed that one lane is now open and urged motorists to take care on approach.
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INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Police arrested an Indianapolis man on Friday in connection with the Sunday afternoon shooting death of a woman.
Fredrick Ford, 52, faces a preliminary charge of murder in the death of 49-year-old Catrina Russell.
Police say a charcoal-colored Lexus pulled into the parking lot of the New York Express convenience store, near New York and Rural streets around 3 p.m. on Sunday. That’s when a man in the passenger seat fired at least one shot at Russell, who was driving, then pushed the woman out of her car and drove off.
Russell was pronounced dead on scene by medics.
Officers found the Russell’s car a short time later parked on North Kealing Avenue, near 16th Street and North Sherman Drive.
Ford remained in the Marion County Jail on Friday afternoon.
WHY: When in Cheltenham...
WHERE: With Amelia Warner at the Cheltenham 2018 Gold Cup in Cheltenham, UK
WHY: John Boyega rolling up to the red carpet looking straight out of 2047.
WHERE: At a screening of Pacific Rim Uprising in London
WHY: Up-and-coming actor Harris Dickinson goes big with this double-breasted Prince of Wales suit.
WHERE: At a screening of Trust in New York
WHAT: A black Western shirt, jeans, and boots
WHERE: At the Isle of Dogs premiere during SXSW in Austin
WHEN: March 17, 2018
WHY: Plenty of guys went Western at SXSW, but only Jeff Goldblum had the smarts to do it all in black.
WHO: Jeff Goldblum
From acclaimed filmmaker Darren Aronofsky, and Nutopia, One Strange Rock is the story of Earth like you've never seen it before.
Bour went 2-for-4 with a double and two strikeouts in Tuesday's loss to the Padres.
The two-bagger extended Bour's streak to a modest three straight with an extra-base hit and he's gone 6-for-12 with three runs scored in that span. The Miami lineup typically won't provide many run-producing opportunities for the 30-year-old, so he'll need to improve upon his .248 average and .467 slugging percentage -- both of which would be career lows over a full season -- to really get going.
Hulu just added the entire “Golden Girls” series to their service.
To celebrate, they invited Elle King to sing the show’s theme song.
She nailed it.
And here she is talking about why she loves the show so much.
We’ve been thinking about getting rid of cable and signing up for Hulu… I think I’m sold now.
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A single-vehicle wreck has caused low hanging power lines in the area of Wake Forest Road and Navaho Drive.Wake Forest Road is closed in that area and traffic is being diverted.Police said they are not allowing any northbound traffic onto Wake Forest Rd from I440. Drivers can go south on Wake Forest to Six Forks or Atlantic Ave and go north on those roads.They are not allowing southbound traffic from Saint Albans Drive. Drivers should take St. Albans to Six Forks or New Hope Church to Atlantic. If people need to get to Duke Regional Hospital, they can access via St, Albans Rd.The closure is expected to last through the morning commute. Motorists are advised to avoid the area until normal traffic flow can be restored.
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Bermuda police confirm they have found the body of missing US student Mark Dombroski, no cause of death announced
A disorderly passageway in the Barrack Road area will now be restricted to pedestrians and cars in a bid to cut down anti-social behaviour in Northampton.
Plans have been submitted to install a double vehicle gate at the Ash Street entrance to Marble Arch as well as a fence with pedestrian access at the Barrack Road entrance.
Northampton Borough Council held a public consultation on Marble Arch passageway between May and August, results of which showed almost 80 per cent of the 44 respondents were in favour of the area being permanently gated.
Access to the highway will now be restricted under a Public Space Protection Order, enforced by the borough council and Northamptonshire Police.
Any breach of the order would be a criminal offence, which can result in the issuing of a Fixed Penalty Notice or a prosecution resulting in a fine of up to £1,000 on conviction.
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On Friday, the Dow Jones industrial average plummeted 666 points. And while that news might be disturbing in a financial way, to people with an interest in, say, money and American markets, that fact was overshadowed on Twitter by the shadow of the beast, the Lord of the Underworld, the Devil himself.
Because, you know, 666 is the mark of the beast, which, no big deal, identifies followers of the Antichrist.
According to the Jehovah’s Witness website, “the name 666 powerfully emphasizes that God views human political systems as gross failures.”
A little on the nose, maybe.
Still, in lieu of worrying about the actual impact of a dropping Dow, Twitter, of course, reacted with jokes. Here are some of the funny ones.
The St. Paul Jewish Community Center, a fixture on St. Paul Avenue in the Highland Park neighborhood for more than 50 years, has started a $13 million expansion and overhaul of its 1960s building. The 38,000-square-foot renovation and addition, which began in early June, will bring a new aquatics center, improved fitness and theater spaces, new gathering areas and a secure, two-story front entrance to the award-winning building at 1375 St. Paul Ave. Minneapolis-based Kraus-Anderson is overseeing construction, and LSE Architects of Minneapolis has design duties.
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - Superior Industries International Inc :
* SUPERIOR INDUSTRIES - ON DEC 5, CO ENTERED DOMINATION AND PROFIT LOSS TRANSFER AGREEMENT WITH UNIWHEELS
* SUPERIOR INDUSTRIES SAYS AS PER TERMS OF DPLTA, UNIT SUPERIOR AG TO BUY FURTHER TENDERED SHARES FOR EUR 62.18/SHARE - SEC FILING
* SUPERIOR INDUSTRIES - FOR EACH SHARE THAT IS NOT TENDERED, SUPERIOR AG WILL PAY AN ANNUAL DIVIDEND OF EURO 3.23 AS LONG AS DPLTA IS IN EFFECT Source text: (bit.ly/2z1RVnb) Further company coverage:
April 24 (Reuters) - Eloxx Pharmaceuticals Inc:
* ELOXX PHARMACEUTICALS ANNOUNCES PROPOSED PUBLIC OFFERING OF COMMON STOCK
* INTENDS TO OFFER AND SELL 5 MILLION SHARES OF ITS COMMON STOCK IN AN UNDERWRITTEN PUBLIC OFFERING Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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A 31-year-old man was taken into custody this week after being accused of child abuse.
The abuse reportedly happened at a residence on East 20th Street.
A 12-year-old girl was allegedly struck in the face by her father and received a visible swollen contusion. She had to be taken to the emergency room to be treated.
Tulsa police arrested 31-year-old Tarrant Canady and he was talkative while being questioned.
"He made mirandized statements that he has a dark side," police said. "The defendant admitted to possibly causing the injury to his daughter because they were struggling and he took it too far."
Canady was booked into the Tulsa County Jail on a count of child abuse by injury.
[Information from arrest and booking report]
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Dec 12 (Reuters) - FOLLOWING ARE STATEMENTS FROM GENMAB‘S R‘N‘D UPDATE IN ATLANTA, GEORGIA:
* DENMARK‘S GENMAB SEES 2018 EXPENSE GROWTH OF 40-50 PERCENT DRIVEN BY PIPELINE INVESTMENTS
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Azar (AY'-zahr) has been sworn in as President Donald Trump's second health secretary.
The former drug company executive and official in George W. Bush's administration succeeds former Republican Georgia congressman Tom Price, who resigned last fall following an outcry over his use of costly private charter aircraft for official travel.
Azar's nomination as secretary of Health and Human Services was approved by the Senate last week, largely along party lines.
Azar has said his priorities include curbing the cost of prescription drugs, making health insurance more affordable and available, and confronting the opioid addiction epidemic.
Trump says, "He's going to get those prescription drug prices way down."
Azar spent a decade at Indianapolis-based drugmaker Eli Lilly and Co.
WOLFVILLE, N.S. — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to speak at a Liberal Party fundraiser at a winery in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley on Thursday.
He’s set to deliver remarks to party supporters during the event at Lightfoot and Wolfville Vineyards on the Evangeline Trail.
Trudeau is expected to begin speaking at about 7:30 p.m.
In a news release, the federal Liberal Party says it’s committed to openness and transparency.
It says a list of guests event will be available within 45 days.
The party says these events are hosted in publicly accessible spaces, and it has also committed to facilitating media coverage.
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According to Easton’s Michael Pullen, a powerful political transformation took place for him over the last few years which has turned this long-tenured public servant into a congressional candidate.
That’s the time it took for the former Talbot County Attorney to witness a time when the fundamental values he grew up with, and with which he conducted his professional life, seemed radically at odds with what can now be described as the Trump era.
In the Spy’s second installment of introducing the current candidates running for the 2018 Congressional seat for Maryland’s First District, Pullen outlines in detail the journey that led him to declare his candidacy and how his experience in the public arena has best prepared him to really “represent” the voters of the Eastern Shore.
This video is approximately five minutes in length. For more information about Pullen for the US Congress please go here
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A pregnant woman from Blackpool has been missing from home for nearly four months, say police.
Anne Owen, 37, who is thought to be around eight months pregnant, was last seen on April 27 on Talbot Road, Blackpool. She was reported missing to police on July 25.
A police spokesman said: "We are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of Anne Owen, 37, who has gone missing from home in Blackpool.
"She has links to Birmingham and may have travelled there."
Anne is described by police as white, around 5ft 2ins tall, with shoulder-length, dark brown hair.
Anybody with information as to her whereabouts is asked to contact us on 101, quoting log number 1153 of July 25.
× Breakfast with a Blackhawk: Brian Campbell
The Hawks are off this week, but Brian Campbell is still ready for Breakfast with a Blackhawk. Brian talked to Steve about his week off, how the team’s busy schedule effects they way they play and gave an update on ‘Soup and a Sandwich.’
Martha has a boyfriend? Chip has an important question. Baskets is back for an all-new season January 23 on FX.
On one hand, I wanted to shake Chiefs and NFL fans for living and dying from every play–good or bad–made by the teams this weekend. It’s week one and fans we’re cheering and/or cursing their team. I just want to say, folks it was only week one.
Then on the other hand, I get it. There are people who love football and missed their team so they’re just excited about the upcoming season. That’s where my issue lies with Mizzou and college football.
Programs across the country are keeping the media out of practices with more and more frequency. Yet, for a team that went 4-8 last year and needs all the help they can get with firing a fan base up, why not let the media help?
I am getting a little burned out (excuse the pun) on all the talk of the eclipse…but my guest today as me all excited about this rare event that will be passing right overhead in Jefferson City, Missouri!
Tom and Ruth Chapman founded Matches in 1987
A couple who launched a luxury fashion retailer from their boutique in Wimbledon could pocket £600million by selling the firm.
Private equity giants Apax Partners, KKR and Permira are expected to bid for Matches Fashion, the brainchild of Tom and Ruth Chapman who founded the firm in 1987.
The retailer reached sales of £204million and 587,000 orders last year, with the average customer spending £511.
The website had more than 55m visits during the 12 months to January 23.
The business, which sells more than 400 brands including Gucci and Burberry, is also planning to open a photo shoot and design studio in East London, creating 150 jobs.
Justine Simons, the Mayor of London’s head of culture and creative industries, said the investment ‘showed that London is open to business, talent and creativity’.
Wildthing wrote:
have Hull KR at 40/1.
Still, we thrive on the under-dog tag don't we? Bet 365 have Hull KR as better odds to win the Challene Cup than us. We are Super Leagues outsiders to win at 50/1, theyhave Hull KR at 40/1.Still, we thrive on the under-dog tag don't we?
AND, we enter the cup later than they do.We love being underdogs and Kear is a master of exploiting that kind of thing.I'm happy for everyone to write us off and lets get some "W's" before they see the Trinity revolution in full force
“The Full Monty” plays at the Warner Theatre in Torrington for a week. This photo is from the movie, not the Warner production.
“The Full Monty” plays at the Warner Theatre in Torrington for a week. This photo is from the movie, not the Warner production.
NEW YORK (AP) — The defense attorney for the late Aaron Hernandez is writing a book about the former NFL star and promises "shocking revelations."
Jose Baez's "Unnecessary Roughness: The Life and Death of Aaron Hernandez" is coming out Aug. 21, Hachette Books told The Associated Press on Tuesday. The book was written with the cooperation of Hernandez's fiancee, Shayanna Jenkins, and will include a foreword by her. According to Hachette, "Unnecessary Roughness" will be the "definitive, insider" story on Hernandez.
Hernandez, a former standout tight end for the New England Patriots, was found hanging in his cell last April 19, hours before his ex-teammates were due to visit the White House to celebrate their Super Bowl victory. The 27-year-old athlete had been serving life without parole for a 2013 murder.
A woman from New Roads will have a very special shot at love in an upcoming season of "The Bachelor."
Lauren Jarreau, 33, of New Roads, was announced as one of the cast members in a tweet from the Bachelor Nation twitter account.
Lauren Jarreau
Age: 33
Occupation: Recent Master Gradute
Hometown: New Roads, Louisiana pic.twitter.com/Yvk0dtVu3R — Bachelor Nation (@bachelorn234) December 8, 2017
Jarreau is a recent master's degree graduate and is one of 29 hopefuls.
The women will vie for the affection of Arie Luyendyk Jr., a 36-year-old race car driver.
The show premieres on January 1.
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Portland's bustling port sees big jump in volume
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine's push to encourage trade with Europe and the North Atlantic is leading to a record rising in shipping containers moving through Maine's only container terminal.
The Portland Press Herald reports that the volume of containers moving through the Portland waterfront's International Marine Terminal has more than doubled in the past five years.
The value of imported and exported goods reached $502.7 million last year. Top exports include paper products and ammunition cartridges and top imports include frozen cod fillets.
Meanwhile, a plan for a waterfront cold-storage warehouse to maintain a relationship with Iceland shipping firm Eimskip hasn't gotten off the ground. Neighbors oppose the plan due to its aesthetic impact.
Maine has spent tens of millions of dollars to update and expand the International Marine Terminal since 2009.
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Greystone Logistics reported a net loss attributable to common shareholders for the third fiscal quarter ended Feb. 28 of $152,554, or 1 cent per share, compared with net income attributable to common shareholders of $773,667, or 3 cents per share, for the third quarter of the previous fiscal year.
Story highlights At least 23 died when the ferry caught fire Sunday morning local time
Captain questioned over reports he abandoned ship
(CNN) Police have detained the captain of a ferry that caught fire off the coast of Indonesia's capital, killing at least 23 people Sunday, amid allegations he was the first to jump ship.
Divers are still searching for 17 people still missing.
"We have detained the captain of the boat, and are now taking his statement," Jakarta's maritime police director, Hero Hendrianto Bachtiar, told CNN Indonesia.
He added that five other people, including three crew members and two port authority staff, were also being held in police custody.
At a press conference, Antonius Tonny Budiono, director general for sea transportation at the Indonesian ministry of transport, addressed reports that the captain was the first to leap off the Zahro Express ferry when it caught fire.
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The minister says more monies have been recovered from banks.
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Broncos Week 14 Team Grades: Denver Snaps Losing Streak Against New York JetsThe New York Jets (5-8) came to the Mile High City to play the Denver Broncos (4-9) and the Broncos dominated on all sides of the field. The Broncos' offense did a great job of controlling the clock while the defense completely shut down the Jets' offense. Even the special teams performed well as the Broncos snapped an eight-game losing streak. The Broncos' played a complete game and beat the Jets 23-0.
As Alberto exits the region with its clouds and rain; it will leave behind its tropical air mass over the region. Expect a mostly to partly sunny day with a few isolated showers and storms by the afternoon. Highs will top out in the lower to middle 90s – heat indices close to 100°.
The forecast will generally be set on repeat with mostly to partly sunny skies – though the bigger story will be the oppressive heat and humidity. Expect highs to top out in the lower to middle 90s; heat indices through Sunday will run between 100-105° each day. Rain chances will run on the lower end; though we can't rule out a few storms bubbling up during the afternoon hours.
A weak front will slide through on Sunday, helping to ease the humidity and heat levels some by early next week.
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Orlando police are investigating after a masturbating man attacked a woman in Baldwin Park on Sunday morning.
According to police, the woman was walking into her apartment on Meeting Place near New Broad Street about 9 a.m. when someone tapped her on the shoulder.
When she turned around, a man was masturbating and tried to grab her. She screamed and was able to fight the man off, police said.
The man, who was in his 20s with short black hair, was wearing a red shirt or jacket and go into a black, four-door vehicle.
The victim’s neighbor described the incident in a forum on nextdoor.com. The post said the woman was shaken but not hurt.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crimeline at 407-423-8477.
dharris@orlandosentinel.com, 407-420-5471 or @DavidHarrisOS
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy likes how the team's young players are performing in minicamp.
McCarthy said before Wednesday's workouts that the reps are critical for the young players. He singled out a few Packers including cornerback Damarious Randall, who McCarthy says has been outstanding this offseason.
Randall, who is entering his third NFL season, was one of a number of cornerbacks plagued by injuries last season. He's practicing at the nickelback position during offseason workouts.
Green Bay beefed up its secondary in the offseason with the return of veteran Davon House, as well as adding defensive backs Kevin King and Josh Jones in the draft.
The three-day minicamp wraps up on Thursday.
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NOVATO (KRON) — A rattlesnake bit an elderly man in his foot at the College of Marin’s Indian Valley Campus in Novato on Monday.
Police said the man was working in the organic garden when he accidentally stepped on the rattlesnake. The snake then bit him on the foot.
The man was rushed to Kaiser and was taken care of.
These types of incidents are fairly infrequent, police said. That part of the North Bay is rattlesnake country, and the snakes don’t usually bite unless they are provoked.
College of Marin police plan on doing some preventative measures to tell the students to wear boots and protective pants if they’re working in the garden.
There will be flyers and messages sent to all the students too, police said.
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Vivian Hunt, managing partner for the consulting firm McKinsey & Company, speaks about unconscious bias in the workplace.
GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — Authorities in Guatemala have raised by more than 130 the number of people officially missing from last month's deadly eruption of the Volcano of Fire.
The country's disaster agency says in a statement that the new figure is 332, up from 197 previously.
It said Wednesday that the revision followed a review of nearly 200,000 records and verifying lists of people living in shelters.
The Volcano of Fire is one of the region's most active, located to the southwest of Guatemala City.
Authorities have confirmed at least 113 deaths from the June 3 eruption, which sent superheated flows raging through small villages. Eighty-five of those bodies have been identified.
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"The View" co-hosts discuss reports that McCabe could be fired days before he is set to leave government.
LONDON, April 6 The cost of hedging against volatility in the euro/dollar exchange rate over the next month rose on Thursday to its highest since the beginning of December, as the contract approached the date of the French presidential election run-off.
One-month euro/dollar implied volatility rose to as high as 11.375 percent, its highest since Dec. 1, in its biggest one-day move since Jan. 15, 2015, when the Swiss National Bank removed its cap on the value of the franc against the euro.
France holds the decisive run-off in its two-round presidential election on May 7. (Reporting by Nigel Stephenson; editing by Marc Jones)
A West Virginia man is facing a murder charge after authorities say he told his pastor he caused his mother’s fatal overdose because he wanted to “end her pain.” News outlets report that 44-year-old Bradford Spencer of Bluefield was arrested Saturday following the Jan. 31 death of 65-year-old Virginia Spencer.
Ground depression in Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh City is taking place at an alarming rate, local media reported on Tuesday. Many areas in the eight districts of the city, including Binh Chanh, Binh Tan, Thu Duc, Nha Be, No.8, No.7, No.2 and No.12, are sinking by 5-10 mm a year, Tuoi Tre daily quoted research results announced by the Vietnamese Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment and the Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology as reporting.
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The hits keep coming to restaurants on San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf. Forbes Island floating restaurant closed down in August & earlier this week the Rainforest Cafe shuttered for good. Now, after a 12-year run in the City, Joe’s Crab Shack Jefferson St. location also closed its doors this week.
Joe’s Crab Shack has cracked its last crab in Fisherman’s Wharf https://t.co/1DQj9MJKwB pic.twitter.com/zVJcpWmuj3 — Eater SF (@eatersf) October 6, 2017
Joe’s Crab Shack had previously made headlines when they were sued for labor violations in 2013, suspended tipping in 2015, and when 50 pounds of marijuana were found in the restaurant’s dumpster.
If the news really bums you out, it’s OK, there’s a Joe’s Crab Shack in Sacramento if you’re down for a road trip.
For more, head to Eater SF.
The Spanish flu: a plague from across the sea
One hundred years ago, the death toll of World War 1 was overshadowed by the ravages of another terrible scourge
One hundred years ago, the death toll of World War 1 was overshadowed by the ravages of another terrible scourge
Toronto Raptors' DeMar DeRozan drives past Portland Trail Blazers' Pat Connaughton, left, as Raptors' Jakob Poeltl watches during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Feb. 2, 2018, in Toronto. The Canadian Press via AP Chris Young
The New York City Police are responding to reports of an explosion at a bus terminal in Manhattan, reported BBC.
The incident reportedly happened on Monday morning at the Port Authority Bus Terminal near Times Square, added the report.
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"The NYPD is responding to reports of an explosion of unknown origin at 42nd Street and 8th Ave, #Manhattan," tweeted the department.
"The A, C and E line are being evacuated at this time. Info is preliminary, more when available."
ABC News quoted police sources as saying that a possible pipe bomb was detonated in a passageway below ground at the terminal.
Details are awaited...
In general, the owner of a legal entity cannot be held personally liable for the liabilities of their business. That being said, business owners should be wary of the following seven items that they can still be held personally liable for:
1. Bank Loans
Most bank loans for new business owners require a personal guarantee. If a business owner provides that personal guarantee and the company is unable to meet the loan obligations, the bank can hold that owner personally responsible for the loan.
2. Security Filings
When raising a round of capital, it is important to make sure that any required security filings are made in each state in which there is an investor.
If the proper security filings are not made and the company does not do well, the investor can have their investment rescinded and the owner of the company can be held personally responsible for the investment amount.
3. Contracts
Robert F. Lelingis, 73, of North Riverside and formerly of Berwyn, died on June 12, 2017. Mr. Lelingis served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War.
Mr. Lelingis was the husband of Arlene Lelingis (nee Podmarsky); the father of Robert (Rebecca) Lelingis Jr.; the brother of Shirley Jankowski and Patricia Rojas; and an uncle to many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Visitation is on Friday, June 16 from 3 to 9 p.m. with military honors at 8 p.m. at Kuratko-Nosek Funeral Home 2447 Desplaines Ave. in North Riverside.
The family appreciates memorials to Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital, 5000 S. 5th Ave., Hines, Illinois, 60141.
A video allegedly of Miles Teller masturbating has leaked online.
It's unclear how the footage got into the hands of whoever posted it, but it's obviously not okay that it has found its way onto the Internet for anyone to see!
Related: FBI Investigating Extortion Attempt On Kevin Hart
The War Dogs actor's face supposedly can't be seen in the video, but it still doesn't make it any less of a violation of a privacy if it really is the 30-year-old.
As we've previously reported, celebs like Demi Lovato, Miley Cyrus, and more have been at the center of nude photo leaks and hacks!
We can only hope Miles' video gets taken down!
[Image via Nicky Nelson/WENN.]
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With SaaS, the customer does not purchase a tangible object and does not download software to their system. Instead, they are accessing the software only via remote access. According to SearchCloudComputing.com, there are two common models for SaaS:
Hosted application management (Host AM): The software is hosted with the vendor and the customer accesses it via the Internet. Software on demand: Customers get “network-based access to a single copy of an application created specifically for SaaS distribution.”
According to TaxFoundation.org in a January, 2014 article, “states tax some kinds of software and exempt others, based on whether it is customized or off-the-shelf and whether it is on CD or downloaded.” Obviously, this is far more complex with SaaS and cloud computing, but retailers can take some concrete steps to determine if the services they sell are taxable.
Billy & Jenny are taking you to a wonderful restaurant in the Fort Point area of Boston- Bastille Kitchen.
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ST. LOUIS - The 23rd annual Jewish Film Festival brings light to the Jewish community. The festival begins June 3 and continues through Thursday, June 7.
All films will screen at the Landmark Plaza Frontenac Cinema . View the complete film festival schedule at stljewishfilmfestival.org.
Ashleigh Banfield rips 'reckless' Aziz Ansari hit piece on Megyn Kelly's show HLN host Ashleigh Banfield doubled down on her criticism of a controversial Babe.net article accusing actor Aziz Ansari of sexual misconduct, saying it was executed in a “sloppy and reckless” manner....
Reporter behind Ansari story slams HLN host's looks in scathing email HLN host Ashleigh Banfield slammed reporter Katie Way after receiving a harsh email from her.
HLN host slams Aziz Ansari's sexual misconduct accuser "If you just had an unpleasant sexual experience, you should have gone home ... But what you have done in my opinion is appalling," Ashleigh Banfield said.
Carol Costello latest to trade CNN for HLN Michaela Pereira and Ashleigh Banfield have also made the move since July.
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Topeka officials say a 35-year-old African elephant at the Topeka Zoo has died.
The elephant, named Shannon, died Monday morning after she was found lying on her side for the second day in a row.
When the 5,500-pound elephant was found on her side Sunday, Topeka fire personnel used a large strap and tripod to help lift her back into an upright position.
Zoo director Brendan Wiley said firefighters were attempting to lift the elephant again Monday morning when she took her last breath.
Wiley said zoo officials are investigating what caused the elephant’s death.
Shannon and Cora, a 59-year-old Asian elephant, arrived at the Topeka Zoo in August 2016 from a traveling elephant program based near Tampa, Florida. They joined two other elephants at the zoo.
The romance of steam returns to Britain's railways for Valentine's Day as a traditional locomotive hauls passengers on a scheduled main line service for the first time in half a century. The Peppercorn class A1 steam locomotive, Tornado, will pass over the "Roof of England" on the famous Settle to Carlisle line later today, carrying hundreds of steam enthusiasts.
Start the conversation, or Read more at Braintree and Witham Times.
Paradise Energy Solutions is holding a Business at Breakfast networking event and ribbon-cutting ceremony from 7:30 to 9 a.m. June 22 at its new Harrisonburg office, 1890 S. Main St., and a community grand-opening celebration from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the same day. The family-owned solar installation company is headquartered in Pennsylvania.
Start the conversation, or Read more at The Daily News-Record.
BEIJING (AP) — China’s civil aviation authority says it has fined Dubai-based airline Emirates and barred it from adding new routes in China over the next six months after two of its flights were cited for unsafe operations.
The Civil Aviation Administration of China said in a statement Wednesday that the flights occurred on April 17 and May 18 over the city of Urumqi in China’s western Xinjiang region.
It said in the first instance an Emirates plane flew at the wrong height, and in the second a plane temporarily lost contact with air traffic control.
It has imposed a fine of 29,000 RMB ($4,300) on the Middle East’s largest airline.
Emirates didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.
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Japan's parliament has approved a contentious bill that makes it a crime to plan a crime.
The ruling coalition pushed the conspiracy legislation through the upper house Thursday, bypassing committee approval that normally precedes a vote by the full house. The more powerful lower house passed the bill last month.
The law criminalizes the planning of 277 serious crimes. The government of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe says it is needed to prevent terrorism, especially with the Olympics coming to Tokyo in 2020.
A sizeable crowd protested outside parliament Wednesday. Opponents warn that authorities could use the legislation to limit free speech and public protests.
The U.N. special rapporteur on the right to privacy sent an open letter to Abe raising concerns over the bill.
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Santee Cooper CEO says nuclear project didn't fail. "It was an investment."
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Neymar has emerged as Real Madrid’s priority transfer target despite only signing for PSG from Barcelona in a £200million deal back in the summer.
The Brazilian is wanted at the Bernabeu amid concerns over Los Blancos’ current attack, with Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale and Karim Benzema all enduring frustrating campaigns.
Neymar’s Galactico image appeals to club president Florentino Perez and it has recently been reported the 70-year-old is “obsessed” with bringing the 25-year-old back to Spain’s top flight.
But Spanish website Don Balon claims PSG have threatened Real with two transfers if Zinedine Zidane’s side keep pushing for Neymar’s signature.
The Ligue 1 giants were furious with Barcelona back in the summer.
Ernesto Valverde’s determination to snap up Marco Verratti rankled with Unai Emery’s men who then retaliated in the most emphatic circumstances.
× Police: Man shot, killed after breaking into Norman home
NORMAN, Okla. – Police say a man who allegedly broke into a Norman home over the weekend was shot and killed.
On Dec. 31, police were called to reports of a shooting in the 1800 block of Virginia St. just before 6 a.m.
When officers arrived they found a man suffering from a single gunshot wound inside the home.
Norman police said the man allegedly broke into the home and was shot by a resident.
The man was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.
He has not been identified at this time.
Police are still investigating.
At this time, no arrests have been made.
April 21 Midwest Horse Fair & Rodeo, Madison, Wis., begins
April 21 Old Settlers Reunion PRCA Rodeo, Cheyenne, Okla., begins
April 21 Longview (Texas) PRCA Rodeo begins
April 21 Jess Andrus & Mike Hillman Memorial, Roswell, N.M., begins
April 21 Wichita Falls (Texas) PRCA Rodeo begins
April 21 Red Bluff (Calif.) Round-Up, Wrangler MDT Silver Rodeo, begins
April 22 Davie (Fla.) ProRodeo begins
April 22 Ron Ross Memorial Steer Roping, Liberty Hill, Texas, begins
PRCA — For comprehensive coverage of the cowboy sport, read the ProRodeo Sports News, the official publication of the PRCA, and for daily updates of news and results visit the PRCA’s official website, www.prorodeo.com.
CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – Chicopee police are hoping you recognize a person of interest in a bicycle theft.
Chicopee Police Officer Mike Wilk told 22News that a bike was stolen from the Chicopee Public Library between 4:00 and 4:15 P.M. on February 6.
The person of interest’s image was captured on surveillance footage. If you know who he is, call Chicopee police at (413) 594-1730.
HRACH PETROSSIAN
Born on March 31, 1932, Tabriz, Iran
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and relative Hrach Petrossian, who passed away on Thursday, June 28, 2018.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 9, 2018, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Gregory Armenian Catholic Church, 1510 E. Mountain Ave., Glendale, CA 91207.
He is survived by his:
Wife, Loretta Petrossian
Daughter, Melina and Mike Turchan and children, Vanessa and Matthew
Son, Alen and Monica Petrossian and children, Cynthia and Kevin
In-Laws and many relatives and friends
A memorial reception will follow the funeral services at Regency Event Venue, 401 W. Colorado St., Glendale
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to “Focus on Children Now” Fund.
BRADENTON – 24,000 baseballs and more than 900 bats were delivered to Ed Smith Stadium Friday, February 2.
The big truck departed Baltimore Wednesday, arriving Friday with weights, helmets even a guitar. It’s everything the Orioles could possibly need to prepare for the 2018 season.
Vice president of Orioles Sarasota, David Rovine, says when he sees the truck coming, everyone catches the spring training fever.
Spring training starts earlier this year, with the home opener at Ed Smith Stadium on February 23rd.
The Tigers, Red Sox, Yankees, Rays and more are all playing in Sarasota this season.
You can buy tickets here.
AMORY, Miss. (WCBI) – A Smithville man is jailed in Amory on assault charges.
28-year-old Joshua Addington is charged with aggravated assault and breaking and entering of a dwelling.
On August 9, Amory Police officers were called to 7th Street South in Amory. Addington is accused of entering his ex-girlfriend’s house and assaulting another man with brass knuckles.
Addington’s bond is set at $50,000 thousand. He is currently in the Monroe County Detention Center.
H1B visa norm changes: Indian IT professionals look at returning home
Vikramaditya, a business system analyst working with a US-based information technology (IT) consulting firm, is worried if he will be able to renew his H1B visa next year. “I have been on H1B visa for the last two years. With all the changes proposed, I don’t know if my renewal would be accepted next year,” he said.
A few of his friends working on the same visa in the US are looking for options in other countries like Canada, Australia or even back in India, he said.
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Pen and Photo: No Greater Keepsake
By EGP Staff Report
Whether it’s a local football rivalry or the passion of a musical conductor, Mario Villegas’ stories and photos draw you into the experience. With more than 20 years as an accomplished news, feature and sports writer. and photographer, his byline is well known to readers in all the cities and neighborhoods covered by EGP.
Villegas is especially well known to fans of high school football and the drama that unfolds under Friday Night Lights. For the athletes, an EGP newspaper article with your name in it is a keepsake to be treasured.
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Photos from the Akwesasne Winter Carnival held last weekend.
On Friday, the carnival had a MCA vs. St. Regis Tribe battle with MCA remaining the reigning champs.
Great carnival weather allowed for all 35 events to go on as scheduled, with many taking breaks to warm up. Most events took place at Snye Recreation facilities but some also took place at other venues within Akwesasne.
The carnival featured a torch run, crowning of royalty, a not-so-newly wed game, horseshoes, golf chipping contest, bingos, card games, movies and air houses.
Everything wrapped up at the final meal, an Italian buffet, followed by awards presentations.
A grand prize was a $1,200 travel voucher to an indoor water park either in Niagara Falls or Quebec City.
Folks in Tattnall County got an early start to the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.
Hundreds took part in the annual Martin Luther King parade in Glennville Saturday. They honored longtime teacher and coach, William Hall, as Grand Marshal.
The Committee for Social Change has organized the parade for more than a quarter century.
The Grand Marshal says the community and nation have progressed since the start of the civil rights movement.
"Going back to then, we've made progress. Still have a ways to go but we've made progress," said William Hall, Grand Marshal.
Organizers followed the parade with a community-wide church service.
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BRIEF-Yingli Green Energy Q1 adjusted loss per ADS was RMB10.6
* Yingli Green Energy Holding Co Ltd - ‍pv module shipments in q2 of 2017 is expected to be in range of 950mw to 1,050mw​
Popular Halstead group, Frederick Douglas Performing Arts Academy, will perform Into The Woods JR, Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's cockeyed fairytale, brought to life in this adaption of their groundbreaking, Tony awardwinning musical. Featuring Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack , this performance represents a lyrically rich retelling of classic Brothers Grimm fables.
Start the conversation, or Read more at Halstead Gazette.
MADRID — Former U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says Donald Trump should stand "on the right side of history" by reconsidering the decision to pull his country out of the Paris climate change accord, a decision Ban called "misguided" and responding to a "short-term vision."
The U.S president's decision has larger political consequences beyond the impact on global greenhouse gas emissions, Ban told The Associated Press in Madrid. He said the choice leaves a leadership vacuum in international diplomacy.
For almost a decade, Ban spearheaded negotiations that led to the pledge of keeping global temperatures from raising another degree Celsius by 2100. Nearly 200 countries signed the agreement in December 2015.
Windows 7's version of Microsoft Paint is a big step up from the edition provided with Windows Vista, but it's still not much use for editing photos or creating your own graphics from scratch.
GIMP (the GNU Image Manipulation Program) is a brilliant open source photo editor that's amazingly powerful, and is available to download and use completely free. It's not quite as feature-packed as Adobe Photoshop, but it has everything hobbyist photographers need to make their shots look amazing before printing them or sharing them online.
You can even add more tools and filters by installing plugins – including ones designed for use with Photoshop.
Made in China 2025's Affect on US & Mexican Immigrant Talks Fight Against ICE
On this episode of The Critical Hour, with Dr. Wilmer Leon, we discuss the “Made in China 2025 Initiative” and where it will leave the US. Also, an immigrant-rights activist faces her second deportation hearing at Seattle Immigration Court while fighting for the rights of other migrants against I.C.E. Hear about her struggle.
Caleb Maupin — Journalist and political analyst who focuses his coverage on US foreign policy and the global system of monopoly capitalism and imperialism. He has appeared on Russia Today, PressTV, Telesur, and other major networks.
Maru Mora-Villalpando — Nationally known immigrant-rights activist and co-founder of the Latinx organization Mijente and a community organizer with Northwest Detention Center Resistance.
We'd love to get your feedback at radio@sputniknews.com
When US President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron emerged from an Oval Office meeting to address government officials and reporters at the White House Tuesday, both men stressed both the historic ties that bind their respective countries but also willingly displayed their personal friendship for the world to see.
The leaders called their meeting "frank and productive" and addressed a number of topics in their initial statements including the fate of the Iran nuclear deal, Syria, trade, immigration and the environment.
What they said
(Yonhap)
The Seoul Global Cultural Center is running a free walking tour of Changdeokgung on Friday.The 15th-century palace is famous for its UNESCO-listed garden, which combines naturalistic landscaping with more formal ponds and pavilions.The tour, led by an English-speaking guide, will stop at the palace’s main gate, throne hall, royal residences, pavilions and gardens.Beginning 2 p.m., the tour runs for about three to four hours. To attend, register via /seoulculturalcenter.com/events/201704walking-tour/. The tour is only open to foreign residents, and ID, such as the Alien Registration Card, or diplomatic or SOFA ID, is required.Another walking tour, of an eastern section of Seoul City Walls, will run on May 21.By Paul Kerry (paulkerry@heraldcorp.com)
In this June 26, 2014, file photo, an inmate uses a phone at the Cook County Jail in Chicago. A federal appeals court has tossed regulation capping the price of some calls to prison inmates, which can cost families thousands of dollars a year.
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Metro Police are asking the public for help identifying the suspect of armed robbery in East Nashville on Sunday afternoon.
Detectives say the gunman entered Boost Mobile on Gallatin Pike with a gun and demanded money from the cashier.
Once he received the money, he fled on foot, crossing Gallatin Pike and continuing west on Granada Avenue.
Police say the suspect is a black male who is approximately 5'8" with a bulky build.
He was reportedly wearing jeans with a distinctive bleach pattern and kept his right eye closed during the heist.
Anyone who recognizes the suspect in the surveillance photos is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 615-742-7463 or on the web at nashvillecrimestoppers.com.
Information leading to an arrest could qualify for a cash reward.
Copyright 2018 WSMV (Meredith Corporation). All rights reserved.
"Equal justice for all" is a lofty ideal, but in practice it remains expensive, and, unfortunately, a work in progress for some of society's most vulnerable citizens. One proposal from the Utah Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice, however, could go a long way in helping indigent defendants in Utah.
Start the conversation, or Read more at Deseret News.
May 2 Camino Minerals Corp
* Camino Minerals - intends to raise up to $2.5 million by way of private placement, to fund a phase 2 drill program at Los Chapitos project in Southern Peru
* Camino Minerals Corp - non-brokered private placement will consist of up to 2.6 million units at a price of $0.95 per unit Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Two Florida homeowners owe thousands of dollars in fines for painting murals emulating a Vincent van Gogh masterpiece on the exterior of their home.
A report by WKMG-TV shows the Mount Dora home covered in blue and yellow paint swirled on the house and a perimeter wall in the style of van Gogh's painting "The Starry Night."
Homeowners Nancy Nemhauser and Ludomir Jastrzebski were fined $100 per day, but the fines were capped at 31 days.
The news station reports that a magistrate lifted the cap Thursday. That means the homeowners now owe over $8,000. The fines will continue until the murals are removed.
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Stories from the frontlines of the world’s bloodiest conflict as told by soldiers and civilians.
Friday Football Fever continues in Week 8! Here are some of the best games from across the Mid-South this week:
Here are your scores from across the Mid-South:
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Cape Coral man dies in pressroom accident at Pennsylvania newspaper
A contractor working at a Pennsylvania newspaper who was pinned underneath a piece of machinery that was being removed from the pressroom has died.
The Lehigh County coroner says the man became trapped at The Morning Call in Allentown on Tuesday afternoon. Crews have been dismantling the printing press after the paper’s printing operations moved to Jersey City, New Jersey.
The coroner says the victim is a 32-year-old man from Cape Coral, Florida. His name wasn’t immediately released.
The Morning Call reports that newsroom workers heard a loud boom shortly after 5 p.m. The cause of the accident is under investigation.
Publisher and editor Robert York expressed “heartfelt sympathy” to the man’s family and says the company is cooperating with authorities. The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration has been notified of the contractor’s death.
Author: Associated Press
A video emerged online showing an aircraft of the national postal operator scattering parcels along a takeoff strip in Russia's Far East.
A Russian Post plane was captured on footage in Kamchatsky Region, Russia, as it was taking off next to a pile of parcels lying on the snowy runway, which were then blown away by the aircraft's turbines. The video of the incident has gone viral on Russian social media platforms.
"Your parcel is already on its way," some amused viewers commented on the video.
According to Yelena Ryzhkova, the postal operator's official representative in the Far East, the plane crew and the airport workers violated aviation regulations. The airport employees had to first unload mail from the plane and deliver it to the reception and transfer area and only then should they have handed over the cargo for dispatch.
Though no items were reportedly damaged, the airport and Russian Post have begun separate investigations of the incident.
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Kevin Hart Stars In J. Cole “Kevin’s Heart” Video
J. Cole‘s new album KOD is estimated to sell 400,000 copies in it’s first week of sales and streams. One of the standout tracks that had the computers ‘putin was the nominal cheaters serenade “Kevin’s Heart”.
Today, light-skinned Jermaine released a video to accompany the song. It’s funny as hell.
Well played. This doesn’t absolve Kev of that bulls#!t he said about dark-skinned women.
HUEYTOWN, Ala. (WIAT) — Hueytown Police are investigating a possible homicide after the body of a young black male was found this morning, partially clothed, near Johns Road.
According to the police chief, the body was found near the 6400 block of Johns Road in Hueytown. Police were alerted to the scene after a passerby called to report what they saw.
Police tell us it appears the body had not been out there for longer than possibly overnight.
This is a developing story; tune into CBS 42 News at Noon for the latest details and check back here for updates.
“Democrats are doubling down on their campaign trying to turn House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) into political villain in advance of next year’s midterm election, using themes that could hurt his image with staunch conservatives in addition to liberal activists,” the Washington Post reports.
“House Majority PAC, a super PAC affiliated with the leadership team of House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), is launching the new round of digital ads throughout the country highlighting the health-care fight. Additionally, the group is trying to brand Ryan with an elitist tag, through a new website that it is launching called ‘Fancy Paul Ryan.'”
Vehicle crash reported near I-35 checkpoint
Photo: Bill Hutchinson / Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 The northbound lane of I-35 near the checkpoint was closed earlier today after a crash occurred, according to the the Texas Department of Transportation. The northbound lane of I-35 near the checkpoint was closed earlier today after a crash occurred, according to the the Texas Department of Transportation. Photo: Bill Hutchinson / Vehicle crash reported near I-35 checkpoint 1 / 1 Back to Gallery
The northbound lane of Interstate 35 near the Border Patrol checkpoint was closed earlier Tuesday after a crash.
The closure was between mile markers 30 and 31, TxDOT officials said, and the road reopened around 12 p.m.
The Department of Public Safety is investigating but no further information on the crash has been released.
Check back to LMTonline.com for updates to this story.
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The Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's office has charged a woman with animal cruelty, aggravated cruelty to animals and failure to bury livestock. Deputies responded to a home on Pleasant Grove Road in Vance on Dec. 21 on a report of possible animal cruelty.
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QUETTA, Pakistan (Reuters) - Three suicide bombers attacked Pakistani police and paramilitary soldiers in the southwestern city of Quetta on Tuesday, killing six police and wounding another 15, officials said.
One bomber detonated his explosives near a police truck, provincial police chief Moazzam Jah Ansari said. Another seven policemen were wounded in that attack, he said.
“It is a suicide attack, and we have a confirmation that six of our police officials are dead,” Ansari told Reuters.
Half an hour earlier, two suicide bombers tried to attack a paramilitary checkpoint on the city’s outskirts, but troops deployed there engaged them, a paramilitary officer said. He requested anonymity because the army was due to issue an official statement.
He said the troops had opened fire at the attackers, who detonated their explosives, wounding eight soldiers.
No one immediately claimed responsibility for the attacks.
NO SH*T, SHERLOCK: ABC News suggests to avoid forgetting your child in a hot car to “Leave a purse or important item you will need in the backseat (something like your phone, a purse, or even a shoe).”
Something important. I’m just gonna leave that out there.
March 19 (Reuters) - Da Hui Ltd
* Says it will use undistributed profit to pay cash dividend of T$0.178 per share to shareholders for 2017
* Says it will use additional paid-in capital to distribute T$0.496 per share
* Says it will pay cash dividend of T$26.6 million in total
Source text in Chinese:goo.gl/Cm7yCS
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The savvy fan hopes to sell her handmade Meghan Markle and Prince Harry dolls on her webshop to buyers from across the globe. Elly Park reports.
Police in Turkey have released updated photographs of a male suspect they would like to question in relation to the 'terror attack' at an Istanbul nightclub.
Thirty nine people were killed and 70 injured after a gunman burst into the Reina nightclub and began shooting indiscriminately in the early hours of January 1.
Witnesses said the suspect shouted "Allahu Akbar" (God is Greatest) as he carried out the mass shooting.
The so-called Islamic State has since claimed responsibility for the shooting, saying one of its members carried out the attack in revenge for Turkish military involvement in Syria.
Turkish police have not released any further details about the man's identity.
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October is made for three things: scarves, pumpkins and scary movies. One way to cross that final one off your list is by hitting up Village East Cinema this month for their annual Hitchcocktober festival. (You’re gonna have to find a pumpkin yourself, sorry.)
Every year, the East Village movie theater screens some of Alfred Hitchcock’s best thrillers and horror films throughout October. It’s a great opportunity to see the classic films on the big screen, and have the experience of watching them with an audience.
This year, you can catch Notorious on October 12, Vertigo on October 19, Rebecca on October 26 and, appropriately, Psycho on October 31. Though, to be honest, the scariest thing of all will probably be fighting your way to a good seat.
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When Sir Alex Ferguson left Man Utd, Old Trafford lost a bit of its fear factor. With this performance, Jose Mourinho brought that back.
This was the first time in years that we’ve seen a Man Utd team who genuinely frighten an opposition team. They are big, powerful, clever, devious and ridiculously quick - Pablo Zabaleta will have nightmares about the torrid time he had for months. “It’s about confidence,” said Mourinho after the match.
There was a lot more to it than that. But what?
Movement and defensive discipline
United lined up as a 4-2-3-1 but the shape changed throughout, with players swapping positions and moving into space created by others. The attacking players attacked, the defensive ones defended. Everyone knew their job.
Antonio Valencia was a right-back but spent most of his game as a winger, Henrikh Mkhitaryan was wide right on the team sheet but played mostly just behind...
After a night of 35 knots upwind the the boats now attempting to cross a ridge of high pressure and very light winds.
Wind and boatspeeds are down in the 5-knot region at 08:00 UTC. It's been a race of extremes for the first 18 hours.
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× Bridge Completed, Flood Damage Repaired, Blue Springs Road Reopens
WASHINGTON COUNTY(KFSM) — After more than a year, Blue Springs Road has a permanent bridge and is open once again.
A portion of Blue Springs Road was washed away in April 2017 by floodwaters, leaving a large gap in the road. A one-lane, temporary bridge was installed two months later so the road could be reopened until a permanent bridge could be installed.
Work began on the new bridge on May 9 of this year. It was expected the work would last until Sept. 1, but the work was completed much faster than anticipated.
Washington County Judge Joseph K. Wood announced the road was reopened on Tuesday (July 3).
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Police say body found in Patapsco River is Eddison Hermond, who was reported missing in Maryland flash floods
Mentor program for drug addicts gets boost with funding
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Seventeen West Virginia facilities will split a combined $2 million in federal funding to expand the use of mentors to help drug addicts.
The state Department of Health and Human Resources announcing the funding Monday from the Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration.
The DHHR says in a statement these "peer recovery coaches" initiate and help individuals, including finding ways for them to remain drug- and alcohol-free through resources and support groups.
The largest award, $480,000, will go to Recovery Point, a nonprofit group with several locations in West Virginia.
State Office of Drug Control Policy director Dr. Michael Brumage says such services are "essential to curbing West Virginia's opioid epidemic."
West Virginia by far leads the nation in the rate of drug overdose deaths.
MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens have signed goaltender Al Montoya to a two-year, $2.125 million contract extension, a modest increase from the $950,000 he will make this season.
The six-foot-two, 209-pound native of Chicago has a 4-4-2 record with one shutout, a 2.74 goals-against average and .909 save percentage backing up Carey Price this season.
Montoya, 31, has a 59-44-20 record in 147 career regular-season games with Arizona the New York Islanders, Winnipeg and Florida.
He was selected in the first round, sixth overall by the New York Rangers at the 2004 NHL draft. He first joined the Canadiens as a free agent on July 1.
The deal gives the Canadiens two goaltenders under contract in advance of the 2017 expansion draft, meaning they can protect Price and expose Montoya for selection by the incoming Vegas Golden Knights.
From buses and trucks to a $500 million golf resort, China is deepening its business footprint in Cuba, helping the fellow Communist-run state survive a crisis in oil-benefactor Venezuela and insulate against a possible rollback of U.S. detente. Cuban imports from China reached a record $1.9 billion in 2015, nearly 60 percent above the annual average of the previous decade, and were at $1.8 billion in 2016 as the flow of oil and cash slowed from Venezuela due to economic and political turmoil in the South American country.
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. House of Representatives plans to vote on Tuesday on legislation to keep federal agencies operating beyond Feb. 8, when existing funds expire, a senior House Republican aide said on Friday.
The aide did not provide details, however, on the duration of this latest-in-a-series of temporary funding measures. Congressional negotiators are fighting over defense and non-defense spending levels for the fiscal year that ends on Sept. 30, as well as other unrelated matters.
An employee cleans a Nissan Motor Co. Infiniti brand Q60 vehicle during the 2017 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) in New York on April 12, 2017.
What makes a car beautiful? Is it its headlights? The sculpting of the sheet metal? Maybe the interior or just the pure power of the engine? Often its the details where cars derive their beauty. For years, auto shows around the world have debuted some of the most cutting edge vehicles and newest concept cars, and this year's New York International Auto Show is no exception.
Almost over 1,000 cars and trucks are on display at Manhattan's Javits including Lucid Motors' Air alpha prototype and Lincoln's "quiet luxury" car, the 2018 Navigator . Nissan even went with a Star Wars Rogue One theme concept.
The show runs from April 14th to the 23rd but for those of you not able to attend the show here is a closer than usual look at the cars that stood out.
Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias is on Thursday due to brief Parliament's cross-party committee for defense and foreign affairs in the wake of last week's visit to Greece by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Kotzias called on Monday for the committee to convene on Thursday.
His announcement came a few hours conservative New Democracy's shadow foreign minister Giorgos Koumoutsakos sent a letter to the committee's president Costas Douzinas, calling for a briefing about the visit which, he said, "caused more harm than good."
Erdogan's visit to Greece, the first by a Turkish president in 65 years, did not bring a reboot of Greek-Turkish relations, Koumoutsakos said in his letter.
Instead, he wrote, it raised "many serious questions."
"The next steps are critical," he said, and that the "briefing and discussion to follow will contribute toward the improved preparation of the policy our country will follow."
Southridge outfielder Mason Martin was drafted Wednesday in the 17th round of the Major League Baseball Draft by the Pittsburgh Pirates. Courtesy Brayden Doescher
A pair with two of the strongest arms in the country live in the Portland metro area, and they are ready to flex their muscles at an upcoming international competition.
Ndamukong Suh will visit with the Los Angeles Rams on Tuesday, according to reports.
Suh, 31, considered the top defensive tackle on the market, has already visited the New Orleans Saints and Tennessee Titans. Suh told Jordan Schultz of Yahoo! Sports that those meetings went well.
Suh was released by Miami on Wednesday halfway through the six-year, $114 million contract he signed with the Dolphins.
The Rams have been active this offseason, trading for lockdown cornerbacks Aqib Talib and Marcus Peters. Los Angeles has money to spend as it sits near the top in cap space for 2019 and 2020, according to Over The Cap.
BEIJING (AP) — China announced Monday it will cut off imports of North Korean coal, iron ore and other key goods in three weeks under U.N. sanctions imposed over the North’s nuclear program.
China, the isolated North’s main trading partner, has been reluctant to push leader Kim Jong Un’s regime too hard for fear it might collapse. But Beijing is increasingly frustrated with Pyongyang and joined in approving a U.N. Security Council ban on Aug. 5 on coal and other key goods.
The Chinese customs agency said it will stop processing imports of North Korean coal, iron and lead ores and fish at midnight on Sept. 5.
The latest sanctions are intended to block exports valued at more than $1 billion — a significant loss to total exports valued at $3 billion last year.
Comey's book has sold three times as many copies as the hardcover edition of Michael Wolff's "Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House" did in its first week of release, the New York Times reports. Comey's book has also sold twice as many copies as Hillary Clinton's "What Happened" did in all formats in that book's first week in print.
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Michigan's age limit for judges survives legal challenge
FLINT, Mich. (AP) — A federal appeals court has rejected a challenge to Michigan's age limit for judges.
Candidates can't run for election if they're 70 or older. Genesee County Judge Michael Theile can't run again in 2020 because he'll be 71.
He says the age limit in Michigan's Constitution is irrational, noting there's no age restrictions on governors, state lawmakers or federal judges. The appeals court found Theile's arguments to be eloquent, but it said Tuesday that it must follow the results of similar cases.
The court and the U.S. Supreme Court have upheld age restrictions in the past. The Supreme Court said Missouri's age limit was rationally related to concerns about judges' mental fitness.
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The Champaign Central Maroons put on a show for the home crowd, slicing through a stingy Glenwood defense for a 68-50 win.
In the lone Central State Eight game of the night Springfield High squeaked by Eisenhower, 58-57.
The rematch of last year's 2A super-sectional thriller lived up to the hype - with Monticello defeating Quincy Notre Dame for the second year in a row, 56-52.
Lincoln stayed red hot with a dominant 51-27 road victory at Rock Island.
Teutopolis picked up a nice bounce back win over Herrin at the Benton Shootout, 69-48.
The road to Champaign kicked off with wrestling regionals across the area. In our Play of the Day Christian Reynolds' last second win helped Clinton capture a regional crown.
Thousands of people staged a protest Friday in an impoverished Moroccan city over the latest fatality in the region’s “mines of death”, the third such victim since December, witnesses said.
The protest was staged outside the morgue of the hospital in the northeastern town of Jerada, where security forces were deployed to keep order in the wake of Thursday’s deadly accident.
Shops stayed shuttered as the crowd accompanied the body of the latest “martyr” of the area’s abandoned coal pits, Abderrahman Zakaria, 32, to the cemetery for his funeral.
The government said a ministerial delegation would soon visit the region to look into the grievances of local residents.
Mass protests against economic marginalisation broke out in the city in December after two brothers died in a tunnel accident.
Each day hundreds of people risk their lives to extract coal by hand from the shuttered pits.
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Series of small earthquakes rattle north Reno
RENO — The Nevada Seismological Laboratory has been tracking a series of small earthquakes rattling north Reno.
KTVN-TV reports 32 small earthquakes have been felt since Nov. 28.
The largest detected had a magnitude of 1.9.
Officials say there is a slight increase in the probability of a larger event during an ongoing sequence of earthquakes, but clusters of smaller earthquakes are typical in the western Nevada region.
Rock Island Indoor BMX hosted the first Illinois State Qualifier of the year on Sunday, January 1, 2017 at the QCCA Expo Center. Organizers say the event was held at the only cement BMX track in the country.
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Arsenal and Middlesbrough looked like two teams low on confidence as they played out a forgettable 2-1 win for the Gunners on Monday night.
The first half was a dreadful affair, until an Alexis Sanchez free kick sparked it into life.
Not only were the two sides struggling to play decent football, some players could hardly stay on their feet.
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Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain fell over twice within five seconds!
The result – which came after further goals from Alvaro Negredo and Mesut Ozil – leaves Boro six points short of safety, while Arsenal are now seven off the top four.
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The Lubbock ISD Board of Trustees named Charlotte Sessom as the new director of counseling and college/career readiness at their meeting Wednesday morning.
Sessom has been in education since 1986 and with Lubbock ISD since 1998. She currently serves as the coordinator for the Byron Martin Advanced Technology Center and was previously a counselor at Monterey High School from 1998-2012.
She earned degrees at Texas A&M University, where she completed a bachelor of arts degree in English and a master of education degree in educational psychology.
She is replacing Tammy Edmonson, who is retiring at the end of the month.
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The Knesset security officer is conducting an investigation in an attempt to locate those who sent threatening letters in recent weeks to Chairman David Amsalem of the Knesset Internal Affairs and Environment Committee, according to News 2.
The senders wrote that they intended to cause the Likud lawmaker's death.
April 13 Mr Max Corp
* Says it will restructure the company into a holding company, effective Sept. 1
* Says split preparatory company based in Fukushima will take over retail business of the company
* Says the company will change name to MrMax Holdings Ltd
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LARAMIE, Wyo. (AP) — Wyoming guard Justin James has withdrawn his name from the NBA Draft and will return to the Cowboys for his senior season.
James announced he was declaring for the NBA Draft on March 26, without signing with an agent. He participated in private workouts with numerous NBA franchises before deciding to return to Wyoming.
In a statement, James says he’s grateful for the opportunities and feedback he received from NBA executives over the last month while he explored whether to enter the draft.
He says he will continue to grow his game in Laramie and put himself in better position to play at the next level.
Whitestone Boer Goat Stud owners Owen and Annette Booth are hosting an open day on their Milton property later this month.
``We want to rekindle a goat group, '' Mr Booth said.
They invited not only Boer goat farmers, but anyone who farmed Angora and milking goats, or who was considering farming them, to attend to talk about establishing an industry group.
Mr Booth said the original Southern Boer Goat Group became the Meat Goat New Zealand, an industry body.
Now he would like to re-establish a group that catered for all southern goat breeders and farmers.
He said members would meet regularly and provide opportunities for interaction and networking, as well forming a discussion group, holding workshops with visiting speakers, and providing opportunities to look at on-farm best practices and improve profitability.
He said the demand for live goats and goat meat was significant.
The open day is being held at 136 Scott Rd, Milton, on April 28, at 1.30pm.
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Basel committee to ease liquidity rules ahead of January deadline
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08:59 Reported News Briefs Sivan 21, 5777 , 15/06/17 Sivan 21, 5777 , 15/06/17 'The decision to expand Qalqilya must be reassessed' Read more Likud ministers blast Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu's plan to expand the western Samarian Palestinian Authority city at the expense of land intended for Jewish development. ► ◄ Last Briefs
12/11/2017: Bitcoin had a dramatic rise. What will happen when it falls?
Bitcoin’s price soared to more than $15,000 last week. And as of yesterday afternoon, investors can trade bitcoin futures on a major public market — the Chicago Board Options Exchange. What’s behind the cryptocurrency’s incredible rise? And what will happen when it falls? Marketplace Tech host Molly Wood talks with Kevin Werbach, a professor at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School about the sensational rise of bitcoin and what could happen when the bubble bursts.
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Two taxi drivers were taken to hospital after a crash in the early hours of New Year’s Day.
The incident happened at the junction of Thwaites Road and Blackburn Road in Oswaldtwistle at around 2.20am on Sunday, January 1.
Two fire crews from Hyndburn, paramedics and police were called to the scene and released the two drivers who were taken to hospital with ‘minor injuries’.
No passengers were inside either vehicle at the time of the collision.
CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ind. — A judge has sentenced a central Indiana woman to 120 years in prison for fatally stabbing her young children hours after her husband filed for divorce.
Thirty-one-year-old Brandi Worley learned her sentence Monday after she pleaded guilty in January to two counts of murder for killing her son, 7-year-old Tyler Worley, and her daughter, 3-year-old Charlee Worley, in November 2016. Her husband was asleep downstairs at the time at the family's Darlington home, about 40 miles northwest of Indianapolis.
Worley gave no statement at the sentencing, and her attorney said there was no explanation for what she did.
March 29 First Bancshares Inc-
* First Home Bank and Stockmens Bank to merge
* First Home Bank of Mountain Grove - Alexander will become chairman of FBSI
* First Home Bank of Mountain Grove- R. Bradley weaver to continue to be chairman, ceo of first Home Bank,Robert Alexander to remain chairman, CEO of Stockmens Bank Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Working fire at the Chandler Airport. The fire damaged two hangars and one firefighter was sent to the Chandler Regional Medical Center with a minor arm injury. (Photo: Chandler Fire Department)
Two hangars were significantly damaged in a fire at Chandler Municipal Airport Saturday, according to the Chandler Fire Department.
The hangars contained small planes, said Blas Minor, Chandler Fire spokesman.
One firefighter was taken to Chandler Regional Medical Center with a minor elbow injury. No additional injuries were reported.
The fire remains under investigation, Minor said.
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In this make-and-take workshop, Philip Carey will help you share your own story through postal art. Enjoy a hands-on session in an informal creative setting with instruction on concept, materials, technique and process. Carey will discuss the experiences that inspired his postal art on view in the exhibition. You will create your own starter pack of original art envelopes using a variety of pencils, pens, markers and colored pencils. Then select one of your envelope designs for a small batch of reproductions, printed on-the-spot to send in the mail to friends, family, or other lucky postal art recipients! All supplies included. Postage will be provided, too!
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Baku. 29 August. REPORT.AZ/ The places have been named for sale of sacrificial animals in Baku.
Report informs citing the Ministry of Agriculture, sacrificial animals fairs will operate in Baku on September 1 from 9:00 in order to meet the population's demand during Eid al-Adha as well as to prevent artificial price increases.
The fair will be organized by the Ministry of Agriculture and Ministry of Economy. The fairs will sell for the first time the small male animals, breeding at DKTIM LLC, subordinated to the Ministry of Agriculture.
Sale of sacrifice animals will be held in Narimanov district (Aliyar Aliyev Street 26, near Keshle market), Khatai district (near Nargile coffee-house), Sabail district (Seymur Mammadov Street 8, Badamdar settlement) and Yasamal district (Sharifzadeh Street 196, Ideal restaurant yard) .
× Tesla’s license to sell cars in Missouri has expired
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Tesla could see some issues this week after their license to sell cars at their Missouri showrooms expired over the weekend.
The company has two stores in Missouri, one in St. Louis and one on the Plaza.
The Missouri Auto Dealers association had sued to block Tesla from selling cars in Missouri. This all has to do with how they’re sold because people buy Teslas directly from the company, instead of a dealership.
The company is weighing its options, but in the meantime customers can still buy cars online.
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There is an even chance that you have—or will have someday—an enemy within. According to McAfee, insiders are responsible for 43 percent of data breaches. The Information Security Forum puts that number at 54 percent. Whatever number you believe, bad actors on the inside are a real problem.
Protecting your kingdom from an insider threat is a different war. It’s hard to define, its soldiers are difficult to identify, and it can’t be stopped with better antimalware. It is a war that must be fought with knowledge, intelligence and internal protocols.
The first step toward fighting this enemy is to understand him. To that end, we have gathered together some egregious examples of insiders who have brought their own kingdoms to their knees.
Related: How to spot and prevent insider threats
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The Gabon winger and the Guinean found the back of the net as Mikaël Landreau’s men blew La Berri away with three second half strikes
Denis Bouanga and Ibrahima Conte scored in Lorient’s 3-0 win over Chateaurox in a French Ligue 2 encounter on Monday.
Second half strikes from Jimmy Cabot, Bouanga and defender Conte propelled the Stade du Moustoir outfit to the three-goal victory.
The goals were both player’s first of the season. And the win moved Lorient to fourth position in the French second-tier log after they have garnered five points from three games.
They travel to Clermont in their next league game in August 18.
PETALING JAYA: A nephew of Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has waded into the family feud involving his parents and uncle today.
Lee Hsien Yang's son, Li Shengwu, posted on Facebook that his immediate family has become increasingly worried about the lack of checks on abuse of power.
The 32-year-old Li said: "The situation is now such that my parents have made plans to relocate to another country, a painful decision that they have not made lightly."
When a friend asked him why the matter was not in the news in Singapore, Shengwu said: "Because the Singapore news is heavily controlled by the government. I'm in a position to know."
Li also attached a statement by Lee Hsien Yang and Dr Lee Wei Ling (Hsien Yang's sister), who said they feared that the prime minister had prioritised personal popularity and private agendas over the wellbeing of his people.
932nd Director of Inspections, Lt Col. Ralph DePalma, makes a point of clarification regarding an exercise to Senior Master Sgt. Wayne Cantwell, 932nd Inspector General Inspections NCOIC, as they met with his Wing Inspection Team (WIT) members early one winter morning before an exercise event February 8, 2017, Scott Air Force Base, Ill.. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Parr)
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Shawn Mendes just premiered the music video for his latest single, “In My Blood”!
The 19-year-old singer-songwriter unveiled the visual on Tuesday (April 24).
PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Shawn Mendes
The song is off of Shawn‘s forthcoming third studio album, and was released alongside another new track: “Lost In Japan.”
The music video for the empowering track was directed by Jay Martin. The song was co-produced with Teddy Geiger and co-written with longtime collaborators Scott Harris and Geoff Warburton.
Watch below!
NEW YORK (AP)  Starbucks plans to start testing concoctions that mix coffee and ice cream.
The Seattle chain said it will serve "affogato" varieties of hot or cold coffee over ice cream at 100 stores in Orange County, California, starting Wednesday, with pricier versions sold at 10 locations with its "reserve" bars.
Spokeswoman Holly Hart Shafer said the treats were first introduced at the company's Roastery store in Seattle, which is a pipeline for potential new menu items. She noted that "affogato" means "drowned" in Italian. The priciest version at regular stores is a 12-ounce option that costs $6.45 and mixes cold brew coffee with ice cream.
The test was first reported by Business Insider.
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Larae Bakerink is a chief elected officer of American Mensa. She stopped by the FOX59 Red Couch to talk about the convention and what it takes to join.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Workhorse Group Inc:
* WORKHORSE GROUP INC - HAS APPLIED FOR A LOAN OF $250 MILLION FROM DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY‘S ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY VEHICLES MANUFACTURING LOAN PROGRAM
* WORKHORSE SAYS IS PURSUING ATVM LOAN TO EQUIP MANUFACTURING PLANT IN INDIANA FOR PRODUCTION OF W-15 FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE PLUG-IN ELECTRIC PICKUP TRUCK Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
April 12 Ultra Petroleum Corp :
* Ultra Petroleum successfully emerges from in-court restructuring
* In support of its plan of reorganization, Ultra raised $2.98 billion in exit financing in order to pay creditors
* In connection with its emergence from Chapter 11, company is issuing 195.0 million shares of new common stock
* Common stock is anticipated to begin trading on NASDAQ at opening of trading on April 13, 2017, under ticker symbol "UPL"
* Has been approved to list newly-issued common stock on NASDAQ global select market
* Has added Neal Goldman and Alan Mintz to board as new independent, non-executive members Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The Boston Celtics have taken advantage of quiet games from Australian duo Thon Maker and Matthew Dellavedova to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 92-87 and take a 3-2 lead in their NBA playoffs first round series.
Locked down: Thon Maker is guarded by Marcus Morris. Photo: AP
The Celtics shifted their Australian big man Aron Baynes from the starting lineup to the bench in Tuesday's game in Boston in favour of the more athletic Semi Ojeleye.
They thrived in front of their raucous home crowd, also buoyed by the return of guard Marcus Smart after he sat out with a thumb injury since March 11.
The Celtics can now eliminate the Bucks from the playoffs in Thursday's game six in Milwaukee.
However, they lost the last two games played in Milwaukee.
April 28 Henry Morgan Ltd
* refers to previous market announcements regarding jb financial group ltd
* JB Financial Group has today advised that it has completed successful acquisition of alpha equities & futures limited
* it is intended that alphabroking will merge with jb financial group's wholly owned subsidiary, jb markets pty ltd Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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The news and video that emerged today of a passenger being roughly dragged from a United Airlines aircraft for no other reason than the airline had oversold the flight is truly disturbing.... More
A 27-year-old man faces multiple charges related to a rash of break-ins in London’s Old South neighbourhood.
The overnight break-ins, all of them resulting in minor damage and thefts, happened at businesses and churches around Wortley Village beginning in late-December, police said Wednesday.
A London man is charged with three counts of break and enter and theft.
"Storm glass" was used in the olden days to forecast the weather. Unfortunately, the bottles have no actual divinatorial abilities but are very pretty.
The Salvation Army Northwest Division announced Friday that the thrift store on10th Avenue South will be closing its doors as of October 31st.
The store has been in operation for over 25 years and the owner, Major Mark King said, "making the decision to close this store and consolidate operations was a difficult one. We've been apart of the Eastside community for a decade, however, the success of our community programs depends on the success of the store, and we simply cannot jeopardize those programs."
He said due to operational expenses and sales dropping they were forced to shut down. All focus will now be on at the main store on 1st Ave NW but employees will not lose their jobs but instead be transferred to the main store.
At this time, future possible location in Great Falls depends on many factors, including economics, location, and resources.The store will operate as usual until its closing and also will continue to take donations.
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho was keen to downplay his side’s position at the top of the Premier League table after the first round of matches.
The Red Devils recorded a comfortable 4-0 win over West Ham United at Old Trafford yesterday. In his post-match press conference, Mourinho pointed out that there was nothing to be read into just one match and said his side’s performance was not perfect.
Here are Mourinho’s post-match comments in full.
Party in the Park in Great Bend Saturday added a new kite festival feature in 2017. The event took place north of the lake at Veterans Memorial Park. The whale kite is 234 feet long.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - NewRiver Reit Plc:
* £430 MILLION OF UNSECURED DEBT FACILITIES ARRANGED
* HAS SUCCESSFULLY ARRANGED £430 MILLION OF NEW UNSECURED DEBT FACILITIES, TO REPLACE MAJORITY OF ITS SECURED DEBT FACILITIES
* REFINANCING EXERCISE WILL PROVIDE COMPANY WITH A REDUCED COST OF DEBT, INCREASED FLEXIBILITY AND AN INCREASED DEBT MATURITY
* NEW FACILITIES WERE ARRANGED WITH MINIMAL BREAKAGE COSTS USING A SYNDICATE OF BANKS WITH WHOM NEWRIVER HAS ENJOYED LONG STANDING RELATIONSHIPS Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom: +91 80 6749 1136)
According to Bloomberg, the move is part of larger logistics and operations changes at Target, which has only seen a 22 percent increase in online sales this past quarter. That's good, but still much less than Walmart's reported 63 percent growth online.
While the terms of Target's acquisition of Grand Junction were not disclosed, Bloomberg reports that the 13 employees will move to Target's San Francisco offices to start helping the retailer get products to its customers faster. "Speed matters," Target's Arthur Valdez told Bloomberg. "Grand Junction's platform, along with our 1,800 stores, allows for speed to the guest that can be very competitive."
Amazon Prime same-day delivery is the service to beat, however, with coverage for almost 30 metropolitan areas across the US as of last year alone. Amazon has been doing this for much longer, too, with Prime Now's debut as far back as 2014.
Minnesota ranks second, behind Washington state, in a new AARP report assessing the types and quality of services aimed at assisting older adults who can't manage on their own. However, the report issued Wednesday sounds an alarm that even the top states need to step up the pace in addressing problems.
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MUSCAT: His Majesty Sultan Qaboos has sent a cable of greetings to President Vladimir Putin of Russian Federation on the occasion of him winning the presidential election for a new term. His Majesty expressed his sincere greetings along with his best wishes of success to President Putin in leading the friendly Russian people towards further progress and development. His Majesty the Sultan also sent a cable of greetings to President Beji Caid Essebsi of Tunisia on the occasion of his country’s Independence Anniversary.
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Celebrity chef samples authentic Vietnamese cuisine in the home of Ba and Tran Luong during a December visit to Oklahoma for an episode of "Bizarre Foods." The episode airs Tuesday on Travel Channel.
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Defence lawyers who represent the accused in the advocate U Ko Ni murder case argued at the trial to discharge the accused Aung Win Zaw, ...
On the fact that Roma scored once Salah left the pitch: "We fought for the entire game and we will continue to fight until the end."
The return leg will be played next week at the Olimpico in Rome, specifically 20:45 on Wednesday evening. Before that, Roma will face Chievo at home in the league, where they will try to secure a Champions League spot for next season.
Roma will face an uphill battle in the second leg against Liverpool as the first leg at Anfield ended 5-2, after Salah scored two goals against his old side while assisting another two goals. Roma's Fazio spoke to Premium Sport after the game.On a possible comeback: "We had many opportunities especially in the first half. We didn't do too well but we must continue this way. We always think positive. We are warriors, we will fight until the last second We will do even more with the strength of our fans."
OKLAHOMA – Officials are still looking for a man who either “removed or let the battery die” on his GPS ankle monitor.
Authorities say Hubert Agee either let the battery die or removed his ankle monitor on December 21, 2017.
He is described as 6’2″, weighing approximately 198 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes.
Agee was serving time for felony drug possession convictions out of Mayes County.
He may go by Fat B. Agee or Hubert C. Agee III.
If you have any information, call the escapee hotline at 866-363-1119.
PARIS (AP) — A group of French men — including doctors, lawmakers, a judge and a surfing champion — is speaking out against sexual harassment and violence, and calling on other men to join the cause.
In an essay published Tuesday in Le Monde, scores of men say "all of us have benefited" from sexism in public life, and "we have perpetuated these inequalities."
Insisting that "not all men are stalkers, aggressors or rapists," they urge men to rethink their relations with women, show more respect and publicly support victims of abuse.
The men praised efforts to expose systemic sexual misconduct since revelations stemming from Hollywood last year, and denounced critics who say the #metoo movement has gone too far and demonizes men.
France has had a mixed reaction to the movement.
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× Ken Franklin’s ‘Chicago Cub Family’: “How could you not get into the passion?”
Nick Digilio talks with songwriter and record industry veteran Ken Franklin, who co-wrote a new song about the Cubs, “Chicago Cub Family”. He talks about how the Cubs’ run to a World Series title inspired him to capture it in lyrics, how he brought in music industry lifers like The Buckinghams’ Carl Giammarese and drummer Joe Vitale to the project, his own journey in the music business sparked by the closing of the Fillmore East, and more.
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Former Florida receiver Antonio Callaway tested positive for marijuana at the NFL Scouting Combine, via multiple tweets.
Callaway’s new agent, Malki Kawa, said a diluted sample caused the positive test.
“Callaway has told those close to him he was over-hydrated and will address the issue with teams,” Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports.
Callaway was expected to be a mid-round pick, though he had red flags already.
UF suspended Callaway for the 2017 season. His off-field problems included a citation for marijuana possession last May.
He made 54 catches for 721 yards and three touchdowns in 2016 and 89 receptions for 1,399 yards and seven touchdowns in two seasons at UF.
Lake beat Perry tonight in OT 56-53. After the game, Jon Bozeka caught up with Lake Senior Guard Jeremy Brady. He had 10p in the win, including some key shots coming down the stretch.
Olive Garden is looking to tackle your taste buds on Super Bowl Sunday by adding loaded pasta chips -AKA- Italian pasta nachos- to their menu.
They can be made at home by taking homemade pasta chips and layering them with Italian cheese and meat sauce. Then you top them off with cherry peppers and a nice Alfredo drizzle on top. At the restaurant, chefs prepare the pasta nachos by taking fresh sheets of lasagna and cut them into squares.
Are you getting hungry? Well, if your menu is already set, don’t worry the pasta nachos will be on the menu at Olive Garden for the foreseeable future.
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Ottawa Senators forward Alexandre Burrows was fined $5,000 for roughing during a game against the San Jose Sharks on Saturday night.
The NHL department of player safety announced the fine — the maximum allowable under the Collective Bargaining Agreement — on Sunday.
Burrows was assessed a major penalty and game misconduct for fighting at 14:51 of the third period after going after San Jose's Dylan DeMelo with a stick to the face.
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Ottawa lost the game 5-0 for its 11th loss in 12 games.
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The Durst Case Scenario is a hilarious exploration of how America is changing during the Time of Trump. DCS is a rollicking feast of outraged and outrageous satire as up-to-date as the latest 4 am Oval Office tweet. In this lightning- paced 85-minute comedic tour-de-force, Durst describes this strange new world where every day without a mushroom cloud is a victory. He details the anxiety of never knowing when the president will strike the flint that shoots a spark to light the fuse to Armageddon. Prepare to meet the funny side of defiance.
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I have been with my girlfriend for eight years and for the entirety of our relationship I have been very generous with gifts for her birthday, Christmas and Valentine's Day.
We have always both earned a decent income, and she has been equally lavish with my presents. We will often spend upwards of £600 per occasion on designer clothing, gadgets and jewellery for one and other.
Earlier this year, however, I quit my job to become self-employed and start up my own consultancy business, and so far I've had very little income from it.
I'm just about managing to cover my rent, bills, and the odd restaurant meal, but I absolutely cannot afford to spend as much as I normally would on my girlfriend's...
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It was a rough day for growth technology investors. So-called FANG stocks lost $86.6 billion in stock value Tuesday.
FANG stocks are a basket of high-growth technology stocks — Facebook, Amazon, Netflix and Alphabet (formerly known as Google) that have led the bull run of the last 9 years.
Facebook, Amazon, Netflix and Alphabet shares all fell during the market decline Tuesday, ranging from a 3.7 percent drop to a 4.8 percent drop.
Alphabet was the biggest loser at about $36 billion in value lost as Wall Street analysts lowered profit margin projections for the company due to its cloud computing investment plans.
The total stock value lost from FANG stocks was $86.6 billion.
Even after the sharp drops Tuesday, two FANG stocks are up so far this year. Netflix is still up more than 55 percent year to date followed by Amazon's nearly 25 percent year-to-date gain.
WHEN POLITICIANS TAKE SIDES: Videos show Berkeley cops doing nothing as violence erupts between protesters in street. “When he asked a pair of cops by a patrol car why they’re standing back, one told him they were ordered to stand down by their chief.”
Benny Marotta, a Toronto-area developer, opened Two Sisters Vineyards in Niagara-on-the-Lake in 2014. "Niagara, for me, it's like a paradise, and I would like to make it better," he said.
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A PRISON officer became one of the country’s latest murder victims over the weekend when he was killed at Tufa Close off Cordeaux Avenue on Friday.
Michael Hanna, who is said to have joined the Bahamas Department of Corrections in 2014, was among three people shot.
Police said they received reports about the shooting shortly before 10pm. When they arrived on the scene they found all three men lying on the ground with apparent gunshot injuries to their bodies.
Hanna was later pronounced dead in hospital.
Police said the men were standing on the street when they were approached by a gunmen who fired shots in their direction.
Hanna’s murder was one of two over the weekend, the first two murders for March. There have been 21 murders for the year so far.
Restaurants Canada-wide will be offering the deal
What can 67 cents buy you? On Wednesday, Aug. 16, it’s a whole lot at McDonald’s.
In celebration of its 50th year in Canada, the chain is offering 67-cent hamburgers at locations nation-wide.
McDonald’s opened its first location in Canada right in Richmond, B.C. before spreading out across the country.
“It’s amazing to think that a single B.C. location that started in 1967 has grown to over 1,400 restaurants across Canada,” said McDonald’s Canada CEO John Betts. “We’re excited about our future and continuing to share special moments, like today, with Canadians from coast to coast.”
Customers can snag up to three 67-cent hamburger at all participating McDonald’s locations Wednesday from 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Baku. 6 April. REPORT.AZ/ 350 tons of tomatoes have been imported from Turkey to Azerbaijan in first two months of this year.
Report informs, deputy minister of economy Sahil Babayev told at a meeting with Russian customs officials in Baku.
Deputy minister noted that 517,000 tons of tomatoes were exported from the country last year: “100,000 tons of it have been exported to Russia. Exported tomatoes accounted for 20-25% of overall production”.
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Ryan Murphy first had the idea for “Feud” — his series about rivals Bette Davis and Joan Crawford — eight years ago, but as a feature.
“I have owned that script from 2009 that Susan [Sarandon] and Jessica [Lange] were attached to,” Murphy said at a Rainbow Room lunch for the FX show, where Gayle King moderated a Q&A.
After making the smash “The People v. O.J. Simpson” for FX, “everything collided at once,” he said, to make the project into an “eight-hour movie,” also starring Catherine Zeta-Jones.
He also told King that after his recent “O.J. Simpson” success, “I realized I was really not doing my part in Hollywood . . . the statistics for female directors are shameful.” So he created a foundation to mentor women in film.
Concerns are today being raised about the ownership of the new national maternity hospital.
The Sisters of Charity are to take charge of the €300m facility, which will be built on a site at Elm Park in Dublin next to the existing St Vincent's Hospital.
However, the religious group, which is one of the four congregations which managed Magdalene laundries, has so far failed to pay its share of funds to a redress scheme for the victims of institutional abuse.
Solidarity TD Mick Barry said that putting nuns in charge could lead to a conflict of interest in medical matters.
"Well we saw what happened in the Savita Halappanavar case in Galway, and I think that issues of that kind can be posed again," he said.
"And I think that we should have a situation where a maternity hospital is wholly owned and controlled by the State, and certainly not by a religious institution."
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NEW YORK, Aug 14 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks recovered further on Monday from last week's selloff, with the S&P 500 posting its biggest one-day percentage gain since April as worries eased about a conflict between the United States and North Korea.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 135.12 points, or 0.62 percent, to 21,993.44, the S&P 500 gained 24.41 points, or 1.00 percent, to 2,465.73 and the Nasdaq Composite added 83.68 points, or 1.34 percent, to 6,340.23. (Reporting by Caroline Valetkevitch; Editing by Nick Zieminski)
Feb 1 (Reuters) - Insys Therapeutics Inc:
* INSYS THERAPEUTICS ADDRESSES NEW YORK ATTORNEY GENERAL‘S COMPLAINT
* INSYS THERAPEUTICS - ‍INTEND TO CONTINUE WORKING COLLABORATIVELY WITH ALL RELEVANT AUTHORITIES TO RESOLVE OUTSTANDING GOVERNMENTAL INVESTIGATIONS​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The weather in Delhi is finally turning, as is public opinion in India. The bluster and gloating is gone. Three and a half years into the Modi government, those who never liked the BJP are furious and openly derisive. Those who wanted to give it a chance have lost patience, and are openly derisive. Traders and shop-owners, core BJP constituents, practically spit their disappointment, and are openly derisive. Social media is openly derisive. Even the shouty trolls have gone quiet. On Dussehra, Prime Minister Narendra Modi provided the perfect visual metaphor for why this is so: ...
PARIS, June 15 (Reuters) - CDB Aviation, the aircraft leasing arm of China Development Bank, is in talks to place orders with both Boeing and Airbus and could complete at least one of the deals by as early as next week's Paris Airshow, two people familiar with the matter said.
CDB Aviation, which went public with an order for 30 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft in March, is in talks to purchase 40-50 more aircraft worth some $5 billion at list prices from Boeing including a handful of its new 737 MAX 10 model, they said.
Boeing is widely expected to launch the 737 MAX 10 at the Le Bourget event on Monday to create what would be the largest member of its medium-haul family, seating 190 to 230 passengers. Leeham News reported CDB would be among its inaugural customers.
CDB Aviation, Boeing and Airbus all declined to comment. (Reporting by Tim Hepher; Editing by Sudip Kar-Gupta)
Mr Clegg, the former deputy prime minister, hit out at Brexiteers including Michael Gove and Nigel Farage during a furious rant at Brexit voters.
Speaking on France 24, Mr Clegg said: “Given the serial incompetence with which the British government has been handling the Brexit negotiations – I think even the most hardline Brexit voters will now accept that Brexit is more complicated, more drawn out and less beneficial to the country than they were told by Michael Gove, Boris Johnson and Nigel Farage, and the others at the time of the referendum in the summer of 2016.”
Mr Clegg also used his television appearance to make a plea for a second Brexit referendum. He said: “I think we should always retain, as an ancient vulnerable old democracy, the freedom to change our minds.
“That is, after all, the lifeblood of any democracy. That’s why we have elections every four years.”
An offender who has failed to completely pay off £690 in court fines since September, 2014, claimed he had totally forgotten and it had completely slipped his mind.
Chesterfield magistrates’ court heard on December 5 how Graham John Roberts, 29, of Manvers Road, Calow, Chesterfield, owed the court money after committing criminal damage and he also had a subsequent conviction for being drunk-and-disorderly from December 2014.
Roberts had been paying £30 a week and £330 had been paid leaving an outstanding £360 and a warrant had to be issued for his arrest.
He told the court: “I totally forgot about it. It completely passed my mind.”
Roberts added that he had been struggling because he was unemployed but he has since found work.
Magistrates ordered Roberts to pay £100 immediately and subsequently he must pay £30 a week.
Roberts was warned that people who allow fines payments to escalate and fail to pay can face custodial sentences.
Louise discussed the topic of neuroscience and the roots of human connections. The World Science Festival gathers great minds in science and the arts to produce content for scientific discoveries.
London shares ticked higher as Brexit secretary David Davis set out his stall, calling for a new customs arrangement with the European Union.
The UK has proposed setting up a customs union during an interim period after leaving the European Union, Davis has said. The interim customs agreement with the European Union after Brexit would allow the freest possible trade of goods.
When asked on ITV television if Britain would have to pay to stay in the EU customs union temporarily, Brexit minister Davis said: 'No, I don't think (so). Well what happens in that interim period you have to leave to me to negotiate.'
In focus today will be UK inflation readings for July, which is expected to remain flat for the month.
Parsons will return to the lineup for Monday's game against the Heat, Clay Bailey of the Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.
Parsons sat out Saturday's game for rest in order to limit the strain on his surgically repaired knee, but as expected, will rejoin the lineup for Monday. Look for Parsons to come off the bench and provide depth at the two forward positions, with his return likely meaning less minutes for guys like Dillon Brooks and James Ennis.
Samoa Joe Sends Warning (Video), New WWE NXT Live Events, WWE Stock Down
– Below is video of Samoa Joe talking to Mike Rome at tonight’s WWE RAW in Boston. Regarding Sunday’s SummerSlam Fatal 4 Way with Roman Reigns, Braun Strowman and WWE Universal Champion Brock Lesnar, Joe says his first reign as champion will begin then but if anyone pops off tonight at RAW, they won’t have to wait until SummerSlam.
– WWE stock was down 0.09% today, closing at $21.04 per share. Today’s high was $21.50 and the low was $21.02.
– As seen below, Triple H has announced new WWE NXT Road Trip live events for Miami, West Palm Beach, Lowell, Kingston, Bethlehem and Amherst:
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Baku. 26 January REPORT.AZ/ Prosecutor General of Azerbaijan Zakir Garalov has appealed to Prosecutor General of Russia Yury Chaika over the death of Azerbaijani citizen, journalist Ulviyya Shamilgizi as a result of traffic accident in Astrakhan city.
Report was informed in the Prosecutor General's Office of Azerbaijan, the appeal says the death of U.Shamilgızı, hit by car while crossing the road in Astrakhan, Russia on January 23, 2018, has caused wide public resonance.
The appeal expressed the confidence that in accordance with criminal- procedure legislation and norms of international law, Astrakhan Investigation Department of Ministry of Interior Affairs of Russia will conduct full, comprehensive and objective investigation on this fact and provide juridical assessment of actions of the accused person.
CAIRO, April 10 Egypt's EFG Hermes is advising on 5-6 initial public offerings (IPOs) and acquisitions through 2017, Mostafa Gad, co-head of EFG Hermes' investment banking division, told Reuters on Monday.
The IPOs and acquisitions are valued at $500-700 million and are in the consumer goods, health, banking and other sectors, Gad said. (Reporting by Ehab Farouk; writing by Asma Alsharif; editing by Jason Neely)
Hadn't he signed for Auckland Warriors for the 95 season? He didn't play in the Premiership final v Cas but did in the Challenge Cup final v Leeds in 1994.
That could have been it, actually. Do you recall why Platt wasn't available?
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(NASDAQ:XOMA) perks up 8% premarket on modestly higher volume in response to its announcement of positive preclinical data related to its anti-PTH1R antagonist monoclonal antibody, a potential first-in-class therapeutic agent to treat hyperparathyroidism and humoral hypercalcemia of malignancy. The results were presented at the American Association for Cancer Research and the Endocrine Society annual meetings several weeks ago.
In vitro PTH1R antagonism produced by the antibody translated to potent in vivo activity. The results showed the anti-PTH1R mAb improved hypercalcemia (excess calcium in the blood) and associated morbidities.
The company says it aims to out-license the product candidate to an established leader in drug development.
ZILLAH, WA - A 30-year-old Sunnyside man is recovering after a tractor accident near Zillah. Deputies say the man was driving backwards on the 1600 Block of North Granger Road around 5:30 Thursday night.
Yakima County Sheriff's Deputies said in a press release the man was driving backwards pulling a bin trailer when he backed off the road and rolled the tractor. His right arm got pinned under the back fender. Medics and deputies got the man's arm free and took him to a nearby hospital.
He has serious injuries to his arm, but they are being considered non-life threatening.
Ingredients
3/4th glass pani puri water
2 tablespoons of imli chutney
60ml Vodka
Ingredients for Pani Puri water
2 cups water
2 tblsp roasted cumin seed (Jeera) powder
2 tblsp un-roasted cumin seed (Jeera)
1/2 cup coriander leaves
3 green chillies (Hari Mirch)
1 cup mint leaves (Pudina Leaves)
1 tblsp black salt (Kala Namak )
1 tblsp boondi
2 tblsp crushed jaggery
Method for Pani Puri Water
Grind coriander, mint leaves and green chillies in a blender to make a fine paste. Mix all the ingredients of the pani along with the paste. Dissolve the jaggery properly. Adjust the spices and tanginess according to taste. Strain through a wire strainer to remove any rough bits. Cool in the refrigerator before serving.
Method for Chatkara
Mix the imli chutney, pani puri water and vodka together in a cocktail shaker. Serve with puris and Kurkure.
Lawmaker Seeks Study Of Polygamous Sect’s South Dakota Site
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) – A South Dakota lawmaker frustrated with what he views as inaction over a secretive polygamous sect’s outpost in his district wants legislators to look into the compound, including why no South Dakota birth or death records have been filed from there over the last decade.
Rep. Tim Goodwin is proposing lawmakers find out more about the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints’ compound in the western part of the state. That would include what its population is, whether it has a home schooling program, and whether polygamy or sex trafficking are taking place there.
Lawmakers will decide Tuesday on issues to study ahead of the 2018 legislative session.
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Beloved '90s boy band Hanson has been around for 25 years now. (We know, we feel old, too.) On Friday, to celebrate a quarter-century of making music together, the band released a music video for its brand new song, "I Was Born." The video is truly a family affair.
In addition to the three Hanson brothers, the music video features eleven of the guys' twelve children. They're such proud dads! According to Perez Hilton, Taylor Hanson says the decision to include the kids had to do with the optimistic message of the song. He wrote:
The video is about celebrating the dreams that we all have and the pure optimism of the human spirit. And what better way to show that optimistic view of the world than through the eyes of children? For 25 years, we have been able to live out what we feel we were 'born to do,' and this song brings that message full circle.
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Governor Kay Ivey says she will vote for Judge Roy Moore, as did the State Attorney General, auditor, Secretary of State, Agriculture Commissioner and Public Service Commission president.
State Treasurer Young Boozer couldn’t be reached for comment.
But, Senator Richard Shelby said he wrote in the name of another Republican when he voted by absentee ballot.
Moore is accused of sexual misconduct and dating teen girls four decades ago while in his 30s and has denied the allegations.
A Pakistani health official says a special five-day anti-polio drive is being launched in the capital of southwestern Baluchistan province after traces of polio virus were found in the sewer system. Syed Faisal Ahmed, the coordinator for Emergency Operation Centre in Quetta, said Monday that some 400,000 children under age five will be immunized against the deadly virus.
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Sunrise Hospital in Las Vegas on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017. (Brett Le Blanc/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @bleblancphoto
A 76-year-old man injured Sunday in an east valley crash has died, police said.
The Metropolitan Police Department said the man may have had a medical episode Sunday morning when the sedan he was driving crashed into another vehicle at the intersection of Mountain Vista Street and Flamingo Road.
The man and a passenger in the other vehicle were taken to Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center with nonlife-threatening injuries, but the man later died.
Metro’s fatal crash detail will not count the man’s death as a traffic fatality until the Clark County Coroner’s office determines his cause of death.
The coroner will release the man’s name after his family has been notified.
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Royal Dutch Shell (RDS.A, RDS.B) agrees to sell its downstream business in Argentina to Raízen, the 50/50 joint venture set up in 2011 between Shell and Cosan, for $950M.
Shell says the sale includes the Buenos Aires refinery, ~645 retail stations, liquefied petroleum gas, marine fuels, aviation fuels, bitumen, chemicals and lubricants businesses, as well as supply and distribution activities in Argentina; after the transaction closes, the businesses acquired by Raízen will continue their relationships with Shell through various commercial agreements.
Raízen also is a leading biofuels producer and fuels distributor in Brazil, where it manages more than 6K Shell service stations.
The sale does not include Shell’s Upstream interests in the Vaca Muerta shale formation, where the company says it sees substantial long-term growth potential.
Kim Jong-Un's half-brother 'is assassinated on the orders of the North Korean dictator by two female killers who attacked the playboy from behind with poison at Kuala Lumpur airport' Michael Flynn's conspiracy theory-peddling son tweets that 'the disinformation campaign against my father won' - before swiftly deleting it What did the president know - and when did he know it? Mounting questions in Washington over EXACTLY when Trump knew Flynn lied about Russia Mike Flynn was paid to party with Putin and the acting attorney-general said he was 'vulnerable to blackmail': So what exactly does the Kremlin strongman have on one-time general? Trump focuses on 'illegal leaks' in the wake of Flynn's resignation - but doesn't say if he'll prosecute - as White House buzzes about 'the enemy within' Creature comforts: Texas couple let 2,500lb BUFFALO live in their home, even giving him his own room ... (more)
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× Arson investigation underway in Limestone County, one man arrested
LIMESTONE COUNTY, Ala. – Crews from Ardmore Fire and Rescue were at the scene of a fire Tuesday afternoon on Mooresville Road just south of Lily Springs Road. The Limestone County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that they have made an arrest in connection to the investigation.
34-year-old Justin DeWayne Lewter has been charged with Public Intoxication and Possession of Marijuana. Investigators believe Lewter set his own residence on fire.
More charges against Lewter could be pending as the investigation is ongoing.
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MADRID, April 12 Antoine Griezmann’s disputed first-half penalty gave Atletico Madrid a slender 1-0 victory over Leicester City in their Champions League quarter final first-leg clash at the Vicente Calderon on Wednesday.
The France striker was fouled by Leicester's Marc Albrighton on the edge of the box and referee Jonas Eriksson deemed the action to have continued into the penalty area.
Griezmann sent Leicester keeper Kasper Schmeichel the wrong way from the spot after 28 minutes for his 24th goal of the season, while Fernando Torres missed a good chance to double the hosts’ lead after the break.
The result left the tie in the balance ahead of the second leg in England on April 18, as Leicester bid to maintain a fairytale run in their first season in Europe's elite club competition. (Editing by Toby Davis)
Based on the idea of educating students in four disciplines namely science, technology, engineering and mathematics, in an interdisciplinary and applied approach, STEM education is seen as a critical way for students to understand, explore and engage the world, after which they would have the capacity to change the world.
In this light, the US Embassy in Bridgetown, Barbados hosted a STEM Video Competition which saw secondary school students throughout the Caribbean over the age of 13, submitting videos showcasing why STEM- science, technology, engineering and math, is important in their community.
Four fifth form students from the St Vincent Girls High school won the competition from among the participating schools here and were presented with their award by a delegation from the US Embassy on Friday.
Fierce winds were felt across the state this afternoon. Wind gusts in excess of 50 MPH in parts of western Kansas. With the dry conditions and high winds, Red Flag Warnings are in effect through the evening. Please be mindful of these warnings.
The wind will relax through the nighttime hours. Tuesday will start off cold in the 20s and 30s.
Noticeably cooler tomorrow afternoon in central Kansas with highs in the 50s. This is still above normal for this time of year. You’ll also notice the wind, it won’t be as strong.
The colder changes won’t last long, we warm up again heading into Wednesday. This though will be followed by another cool down which will impact your wardrobe choices for the second half of the week.
Make sure to check in with us on KSN News at 5, 6, and 10, I’ll help you prepare for the burst of cold air that are in store this week. We’ll also look ahead to another glorious weekend! – Laura Bannon
LONDON, July 4 (Reuters) - Britain's counter-terrorism police chief said on Wednesday that there was no intelligence to indicate that a man and a woman exposed to a nerve agent in southern England had been deliberately targeted.
Neil Basu said there was nothing in the background of the pair, both British and aged in their 40s, to suggest they would be a target. He also told reporters police did not yet know how the Novichok nerve agent was transmitted. (Reporting by Michael Holden; editing by Kate Holton)
It's generally assumed that suicide is more common among white kids in the United States than their black peers. But that's not the case among 5- to 12-year-olds, new research shows.
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Evansville Police have arrested the driver involved in a wreck on the Lloyd Expressway Tuesday afternoon.
Police say 22-year-old Javontae Carter is charged with hit and run and driving without ever receiving a license.
The SUV Carter was driving flipped. And the passenger was thrown from the car and left injured in the middle of the road near Rosenberger and Saint Joe.
Police believe Carter was traveling really fast when the SUV crashed and flipped, taking out a large portion of a guardrail on the Lloyd.
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This natural-color image mosaic, provided by NASA, taken in Aug. 2015, based on data collected during two orbital passes of the Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite shows typhoons in the western North Pacific. A new scientific report finds man-made climate change played some kind of role in two dozen extreme weather events around the world in 2015.
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Charles Sturt Uni wines to be showcased
Charles Sturt University is known for many things, and soon they hope, it will also be known for producing boutique wines. Bathurst’s CSU campus will throw open the doors for a free wine tasting event of its latest vintages. CSU winery sales co-ordinator Narrelle Ingold said the university was hoping to reignite the public’s passion for its wine. Source, The Western Advocate
ISIS recruiter ‘White Widow’ believed dead after US strike in Syria
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Sally “White Widow” Jones – one of the most notorious Islamic terrorists born in Britain – has been killed in a U.S. strike in Syria, U.S. authorities told their British counterparts.
Jones, 50, a mother of two, who used to be a punk rock artist but later converted to Islam and fled to Syria to become a top recruiter for the Islamic State group, was reportedly killed in June during a drone strike near the border between Syria and Iraq.
“The Americans zapped her trying to get away from Raqqa. Quite frankly, it’s good riddance,” a British source familiar with the strike told the Sun, which first reported Jones’ death.
Jones followed the same fate as her husband, Junaid Hussain, who died in an airstrike in 2015 as part of a larger campaign against ISIS. She and her husband were occasionally called “Mr. and Mrs. Terror” and were linked to numerous terror plots. – READ MORE
Saudi Arabia has repeatedly played Trump, using bread and circuses to get him on board with a sweetheart arms deal, and the Saudi side in a Persian Gulf power struggle. China, the target of endless tough talk during the campaign, has managed to escape threats of trade sanctions. Chinese leadership has even somehow convinced Trump that he’s bossing them around, rather than the reverse. Chinese state-run media openly ridicules him.
Wakanow, Africa’s fast-rising tourism giant and Nigeria’s No.1 online travel company, has announced plans to formally launch commercial operations in the United Kingdom as part of her efforts for global expansion and in a bid to consolidate their foray into Europe. The announcement is coming barely months after it launched DestinationsAfrica(R), a global booking platform…
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FILE - In this Sept. 12, 2014, file photo, Floyd Mayweather Jr. poses on the scale during a weigh in for a fight against Marcos Maidana in Las Vegas. Mayweather Jr. said Wednesday, June 14, 2017, he will come out of retirement to face UFC star Conor McGregor in a boxing match on Aug. 26. Mayweather, who retired in September 2015 after winning all 49 of his pro fights, will face a mixed martial arts fighter who has never been in a scheduled 12-round fight at the MGM Grand arena. The fight will take place in a boxing ring and be governed by boxing rules. John Locher, File AP Photo
What a weekend for the Seattle Mariners! After a sluggish 2-8 start to the season, they won their first series of the year in resounding fashion with a sweep of the Texas Rangers. Besides putting together their first, but hopefully not their last, win streak of the season, they pulled out of last in the A.L. West leapfrogging over the Rangers.
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Both Anthony Joshua and Joseph Parker go into the clash undefeated
The New Zealander arrived in London over the weekend ahead of his March 31 heavyweight unification bout with Joshua.
Parker comes into the fight with a 24-0 record and with 18 knockouts to his name.
And he has vowed to be the first person to stop Joshua inside the ropes.
Parker said: "It's great to be here. We love it here. It's always felt real but now the countdown begins.
"We've arrived here in good condition; mentally and physically we're strong and we're looking forward to putting on a great display.
"I'm young, fast, strong, my movement is good, I have a great team behind me, and I have my two nations behind me.
I like to recycle items that would otherwise end up in a landfill. When I purchase individual router or drill bits, they usually don’t come with a proper way to store them. Here’s where “re-use” comes in: These days I turn my old empty CD or DVD spool containers into viewable, stackable bit holders by first cutting a wooden doughnut to fit inside and then drilling stopped holes for the bit shanks. This is a very simple and “green” trick!
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January is the time to reassess things and make New Year’s resolutions about eating healthier, working out more and just getting back on track. With that in mind, this month we have created a full day’s worth of dishes to help you develop a healthy, low-carb and well-balanced diet. All the recipes are easy to manage and take little time to prepare. They are also satisfying and will help fuel you up to keep going through the day without added sugars, carbs, gluten or processed ingredients. Happy New Year!
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Recipes by Tracey Koch
BREAKFAST
– Homemade Almond Milk
– Coddled Egg
– Broiled Sweet Potato with Cinnamon and Honey
LUNCH
– Roasted Garlic and Butternut Squash Bisque
– Grilled Tuna Lettuce Wraps with Avocado and Grapefruit Salsa
DINNER
– Shredded Kale with Caramelized Onions
– Balsamic and Herb Grilled Center Cut Pork Chop
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BUENOS AIRES, March 30 Argentine industrial production fell 6.0 percent in February versus the same month last year, national statistics agency Indec said on Thursday, marking the 13th straight month of shrinking output.
The Argentine economy grew in the second half of 2016 after shrinking for three straight quarters, official data shows. But industrial production has remained weak, falling 1.1 percent year-on-year in January after a 4.6 percent decline in full-year 2016 versus 2015.
Mauricio Macri, the free markets advocate who won the presidency in 2015 following more than a decade of heavy government intervention in the economy, wants the recovery to gain enough momentum to boost his flagging approval ratings ahead of key congressional elections in October. (Reporting by Hugh Bronstein; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama and Sandra Maler)
Spokesman: Former President George HW Bush in 'good spirits'
Photo: David J. Phillip, AP FILE- In this Nov. 5, 2017, file photo, former president George...
KENNEBUNKPORT, Maine (AP) — A spokesman says former President George H.W. Bush is in "good spirits" at a Maine hospital but will need several more days of treatment.
The 93-year-old was taken to a hospital on Sunday when he experienced low blood pressure and fatigue hours after attending a pancake breakfast at the American Legion post in Kennebunkport.
His spokesman said in a tweet Wednesday that Bush is talkative and in good spirits but that the treatments to address his blood pressure "are expected to take several more days."
The nation's 41st president arrived in Maine on May 20 after being treated for a blood infection. He's without his wife of 73 years, Barbara Bush, who died in April in Houston.
MOSCOW, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Russian Deputy Prime Minister Vitaly Mutko on Friday called for the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to invite the athletes whose doping bans were lifted in a court ruling to compete at this month’s Pyeongchang Winter Olympics.
Twenty-eight Russian athletes had their Olympic doping bans overturned and results from the 2014 Sochi Winter Games reinstated after their appeals were upheld by the Court of Arbitration for Sport on Thursday. (Reporting by Gabrielle Tétrault-Farber; Editing by William Maclean)
After the good growth in April and May the EUR against the USD reversed into the consolidation stage. During the last three trading weeks the pair is trading in the sideways trend within the channel of 1.1155-1.1280. At the moment the pair consolidates …
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Shanghai Lingyun Industries Development Co Ltd:
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In case you were under the impression that there were no more available options for Milwaukeeans to drink beer, Milwaukee-native Redmond Tuttle and Ryan Jaeger, who created a similar service in Minnesota, have created the PaddleTavern.
Imagine the Milwaukee PedalTavern, and put it on the Milwaukee River, with 14-person, two-hour long, bring-your-own-booze cruises launching out of the Harp Irish Pub (113 E. Juneau Ave.).
Rides will begin in May, and patrons will be able to stop at any of the bars along the Milwaukee River, as well as drink on the boat itself.
If any of our wealthy readers are interested, I’m currently looking for investors in the “HotAirBalloonTavern” so that we can fully conquer drinking on land, sea and air.
You can find more information here.
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Join Joel Hodgson, creator of the critically acclaimed “Mystery Science Theater 3000” TV show and its new host Jonah Heston (Jonah Ray) as they bring the first live touring production of “MST3K” on the “Watch Out for Snakes!” Tour.
Appearing with Joel and Jonah live on stage will be robot companions Crow (Hampton Yount), Tom Servo and Gypsy, along with Synthia (Rebecca Hanson) and her Bonehead henchmen. Of course, it wouldn’t be “MST3K” without the ever-present surveillance of the Mads, Kinga Forrester (Felicia Day) and TV’s Son of TV’s Frank (Patton Oswalt), checking up on their unwilling test subjects via a video screen.
The Las Vegas gunman had explosives in his Chrysler Pacifica that could detonate when shot; sought tracer rounds for his gun, which light up in the dark.
Source: CNN
4:27 White House press corps grills Sean Spicer over Flynn resignation Pause
1:32 Press Secretary says press should focus more on leaks than Flynn's resignation
3:51 Energy 101: Harnessing the power of water to turn it into electricity
8:37 Stephen Miller warms up crowd of Trump supporters
1:58 Boy celebrates third birthday in evacuation shelter in Chico with help of CHP officers
0:37 American Red Cross operates shelter at Cal Expo
1:42 Water gushes at California's Lake Oroville dam
4:11 What you need to know about the massive Oroville dam emergency in California
3:02 Look at the massive water flow of Feather River, Sacramento River and Lake Oroville
Miami Heat forward Josh Richardson, left, steals the ball from Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, in Detroit. Duane Burleson AP
Former Conservative cabinet minister Iain Duncan Smith has told ITV News that Theresa May is right to pursue a mandate early in Brexit talks by calling for a snap general election.
"The choice for voters is 'do you want a strong leader of a strong party to take you through these difficult (Brexit) negotiations?'," the backbench Tory MP said.
Mr Duncan Smith praised Mrs May as "one of the strongest leaders" since Margaret Thatcher and said her election U-turn was justified to strengthen her hand in the negotiations to leave the EU.
"What she's saying to the British people is 'we've got a lot to do and we need that mandate to do it now at the start of that process rather than waiting for a problem to arise and having to come back to say look we've hit a problem'," he said.
A cooking class for kids is being hosted by the Chandler Adventist Fellowship at the Chandler Community Center, 811B Highway 31 East, Chandler. Professional chef, Sualua Tupolo, will be giving a free cooking class for anyone from 8 to 12 years old from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday.
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Laura Leferman Valore of Windsor has won $100,000 with Encore.
She matched the last six of seven numbers in exact order to win the $100,000 prize.
The winning ticket was purchased at Rexall on Howard Avenue in Windsor.
Tens of thousands of Americans will be traveling to view next week's solar eclipse, and communities along its path are getting ready.
Dr. Stan Moody, President of Columbia Street Project , and Janet Robbins, owner of North Wind Publishing, announced today a partnership to create the publishing arm of CSP, Columbia Street Press. Its first publication was released on Monday, June 12: Wisdom for Our Sons: Straight Talk from a Street Cop.
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Leland King II had 25 points and a career-high 17 rebounds to help UC Santa Barbara remain tied atop the Big West Conference with a 75-51 win over CSU Northridge on Saturday night.
The victory improved the Gauchos’ home record to 11-0, their best ever start to a season. Their overall record of 18-5 is their best overall start since the 1988-89 team did the same. In conference they are tied with UC Davis at 7-2.
UCSB first pulled away with an 8-2 run to end the first half with a 32-25 lead. The Gauchos then kept CSU Northridge (5-18, 2-7) at bay until going on a 19-1 run to lead 68-44.
Max Heidegger added four 3-pointers and 14 points, Marcus Jackson scored 12 and Ami Lakoju 10 for UC Santa Barbara.
Tavrion Dawson had 16 points and 10 rebounds and Lyrik Shreiner scored 10 for the Matadors.
Rain Warning In Force On Friday
A rain warning has been issued by the Met Office for later this week.
The yellow alert covers the whole of Morecambe Bay, and comes into force just after midnight on Friday morning.
It'll stay in place until 9pm.
A Met Office update reads: "An area of thunderstorms across southern England and Wales is expected to move northwestwards towards Northern Ireland during Friday morning.
"This then replaced by scattered thunderstorms across southern, central and northwest England, plus Wales and Northern Ireland by the afternoon and persisting into the early evening.
"These are likely to bring torrential rain to some places with the potential for 20-30 mm of rain to fall in an hour and perhaps as much as 60 mm in a few hours.
"Frequent lightning and large hail are also possible."
Chris Farrell interviews Bemidji entrepreneurs for his Conversations on the Creative Economy series.
Bemidji is well known for its giant Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox statues, Bemidji State University and many outdoor recreation activities.
Bemidji is also becoming a growing entrepreneurial hub. We'll learn about the entrepreneurs behind the creative ventures--Bemidji Brewing, Stittsworth Meats and Aircorps Aviation.
Panelists:
Erik Hokuf, General Manager of AirCorps Aviation
Tina Kaney, Director of Internal Operations at Bemidji Brewing
Mychal Stittsworth, Owner of Stittsworth Meats
Minnesota Public Radio's Conversations on the Creative Economy was recorded in Bemidji on April 3, 2108.
April 28 Polar Power Inc
* Polar power reports first quarter 2017 financial results
* Q1 earnings per share $0.06
* Q1 sales rose 47 percent to $5.0 million
* Backlog totaled $1.0 million at march 31, 2017, as compared to $3.1 million at december 31, 2016.
* Expect gross profit as a percentage of sales to return to levels within normalized range during second half of 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Process to demolish historic Massachusetts church to start
WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) — The process to demolish a historic Worcester church is starting this week.
The new owner of the former Notre Dame des Canadiens church has hired a contractor that will begin Monday. A spokeswoman for church property owner CitySquare II tells The Telegram & Gazette the first phase is expected to take about six to eight weeks and includes the installation of fencing to secure the perimeter of the property and environmental abatement of the building's interior.
Once that is complete, workers will begin dismantling the structure. The site will eventually be redeveloped.
Meanwhile, the Save Notre Dame Alliance continues to raise money in an effort to preserve the church.
Notre Dame was built in 1929, but been vacant since 2007 when it was closed by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Worcester.
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Information from: Telegram & Gazette (Worcester, Mass.), http://www.telegram.com
Red Sox trade LHP Elias back to Mariners
BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Red Sox have traded left-hander Roenis Elias to the Seattle Mariners for future considerations.
The Red Sox announced the trade Monday.
Elias was 1-0 with a 1.23 ERA in Triple-A Pawtucket this season. In 55 major league appearances, he is 15-21 with a 4.20 ERA.
The 29-year-old native of Cuba was originally signed by Seattle as a free agent in 2011. He was sent to Boston four years later in a trade with Carson Smith for Wade Miley and Jonathan Aro.
The Red Sox will receive a yet-undetermined player or cash.
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Great weather for outdoor activities continues. But, it's time to take a peek at our wetter weekend. Click and watch the forecast video for details.
Full of poop as per usual he's one game into his second season with us so you haven't been saying it for 2 years at all this year and last if your going to be pedantic I can think of a certain lady who dropped something far worse.
President Donald Trump says North Korea wants to hold a high-stakes meeting "as soon as possible" and he is praising Kim Jong Un as "very open" and "very honorable."
Trump is addressing his upcoming plans to meet with the North Korean leader during his discussions at the White House with French President Emmanuel Macron.
Trump's praise for the North Korean dictator stands in stark contrast to his past comments in which he referred to Kim as "Little Rocket Man." The Trump-Kim meeting is expected in May or June.
South Korean President Moon Jae-in is meeting with Kim on Friday to kick off a new round of high-stakes nuclear diplomacy with Pyongyang. (AP) NSA .
The British Prime Minister Theresa May announces early elections on June 8th.
May announced this during a press conference outside the Prime Minister residence in 10 Downing Street on Tuesday.
– I have concluded that the only way to guarantee security in the years to come is by keeping this election; May said. She has previously rejected any speculation on early elections.
May accused the opposition of thwarting the process the UK has initiated to leave the EU, and said that it is on this basis that she has changed her mind and now announces early elections.
May took over as prime minister after David Cameron in July last year when he resigned after losing the referendum on Brexit.
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Faisalabad
The feasibility reports for construction of three modern sports complexes in the city have been prepared and forwarded to Punjab government for approval.
A spokesman of the local administration said here Sunday that the state-of-the-art sports complexes would be constructed at Crescent Sports Complex Sheikhupura, Al-Fateh Sports Complex Saleemi Chowk and Tent-pegging Ground Agriculture University Faisalabad.
He said these complexes would help in promotion of healthy activities, adding that after approval, physical work on these projects would be started by the end of current financial year.—APP
× Federal Immigration Agents Arrest a DACA-Eligible ‘Dreamer’ in Seattle, Lawsuit Says
Immigration agents have detained and threatened to deport a 23-year-old immigrant in Seattle who came to the U.S. illegally as a child and had received protection under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, a new lawsuit says.
Daniel Ramirez Medina was arrested at his father’s home Friday by agents of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, according to a lawsuit filed by civil rights lawyers in federal court in Seattle this week. The lawsuit said Ramirez is being held at a detention facility in Tacoma, Wash.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials said Ramirez was a “self-admitted gang member” who was detained as a “risk to public safety.”
Ramirez’s attorneys denied the claim as “inaccurate” and said he was “repeatedly pressured by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to falsely admit affiliation.”
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Congressman Dan Kildee talks with Rachel Maddow about the shooting at a Republican congressional baseball practice and the criminal charges, including involuntary manslaughter, being filed by the Michigan attorney general against officials in the Flint water crisis.
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STEDMAN, N.C. (WNCN) — A tree has fallen on the town hall in Stedman as storms sweep through central North Carolina on Wednesday evening.
A town clerk was inside at the time, but was not harmed, according to police.
More details will be added as they become available.
Paris Fashion Week ends this week, and two of South Africa’s favourite famous personalities, Bonang Matheba and David Tlale, jetted off to France for the shows.
Let’s live vicariously through their Instagram travel diaries. Here’s the best of what they wore, who they saw and what they got up to in the City of Light.
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Bonang looked radiant at the Paul & Joe show in a white, floral, pyjama-inspired pants set, kaleidoscopic (faux!) fur and classic black Louboutin pumps.
This look proves that you can combine a lot of print and colour if you get the balance right, and keep your makeup and accessories simple.
March 31 Sorl Auto Parts Inc
* Sorl Auto Parts reports approximately 40 pct rise in net income in the fourth quarter of 2016
* Q4 earnings per share $0.43
* Sees FY 2017 sales about $300 million
* Q4 sales rose 45.7 percent to $82.9 million
* For fiscal year 2017, management expects net income attributable to stockholders to be approximately $21.0 million
* "Experiencing increased orders in the first half of the year" Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Lionel Messi took to Instagram to announce his frustration on Monday, pronouncing the day "f*cked up".
The Barcelona star posted the day after his side fell 3-1 to Real Madrid at home in the first leg of the Spanish Super Cup.
Día jodido pero hay que levantarse y seguir. Esto recién empieza A post shared by Leo Messi (@leomessi) on Aug 14, 2017 at 4:40am PDT
"F*cked up day but you have to pick yourself up and carry on," the 30-year-old wrote. "This has just started."
Perhaps the Argentine will have been boosted by the club's announcement Monday of the signing of Paulinho from Guangzhou Evergrande.
Ronaldo given five-game ban
Or, maybe that's what inspired Messi's Instagram post in the first place!
Shares of tax services firm H&R Block were surging over 10% in after-hours trading on Tuesday after they company reported stronger than expected fourth quarter financial results and announced a 9% dividend increase. Following today's close, H&R Block posted earning of $3.75 per share one revenue of $3 billion.
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A New Jersey legislator has blasted President Trump, saying he "gave voice'' to hate for his initial response to the Virginia white nationalist rally. Trump, meanwhile, finally condemned hate groups.
A vigil was held for a teen slain in broad daylight near a church. And Jersey City has its first woman fire battalion chief.
In Sports, a Marist girls basketball player has a Division I offer. The Mets' Michael Conforto is a rising star. And a Giants running back still has hopes of being a starter.
Only four out of 10 dog owners have had their pets micro-chipped, despite it being a legal requirement, according to welfare charity Dogs Trust.
The group is offering free advice clinics in Dublin and Kildare this week as part of a drive to promote micro-chipping.
The devices contain vital information about the dog and its owner.
Sarah Lynch from Dogs Trust says it prevents animals ending up in the local pound.
"The only way a dog can be reunited with its owner if it ever becomes lost is that the correct details are recorded against that chip so that when the dog is chipped and their number is found, we can contact the owner," she said.
Frank Speziale photo
Norwich residents kept cool during recent warm weather by taking to the Kurt Beyer Pool. The area received relief yesterday when a down-pour and thunderstorm passed through.
LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — U.S. family-owned promotional products company Geiger is buying the largest family-owned promotional products distributor in the United Kingdom.
CEO Gene Geiger said Monday the merger with BTC Group expands the company's footprint in Europe. The new company, Geiger BTC Group, will have nearly 400 employees.
Financial terms weren't disclosed.
Geiger told the Sun Journal newspaper that the two companies have collaborated in the past, and that BTC's owners let it be known that they were ready to sell.
Both management teams are staying in place.
Geiger will be CEO of the parent company and Frank Murphy, BTC Group's managing director, will run the U.K. subsidiary when the deal closes next month.
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Authorities Wednesday identified a man who was fatally shot in Lakewood, authorities said.
The shooting was reported at 9:40 p.m. Monday in the 12100 block of 207th Street, said Deputy Juanita Navarro-Suarez of the Los Angeles County sheriff’s Information Bureau.
Zachary Morrison, 28, of Lakewood died at the scene, the coroner’s office reported.
Anyone with information on the crime was urged to call the sheriff’s Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500.
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President Moon Jae-in has ordered the government to submit its own proposal for a constitutional amendment next Monday.
Jin Sung-joon, presidential aide for political affairs, said during a news briefing on Monday that the move is aimed at giving the National Assembly a final chance to produce its own bill ahead of the June local elections.
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Walter Day, patriarch of Twin Galaxies International, reminded that Nov. 30, marked the 35th anniversary of Ottumwa, Iowa, being dubbed the “Video Game Capital of the World.”
Wrote Walter: “While most city fathers were legislating against video games, Mayor Jerry Parker gained national prominence by bucking the trend when he made that proclamation back in 1982.
“This was a bold move and it earned headlines for Ottumwa around the world,” Walter continued. “Mayor Parker would go on to issue Mayoral proclamations that challenged Japan and Italy to video game championships…in Ottumwa. We honored Mayor Parker at an Aug. 13, 2009 ceremony when launching the campaign to create the ‘official’ International Video Game Hall of Fame in Ottumwa,” Walter added.
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UK police: Counterterrorism officers join investigation after 2 sickened by unknown substance near spy poisoning town
Redmond was waived Friday by the Colts, George Bremer of The Anderson Herald Bulletin reports.
With regular starter Ryan Kelly set to return to the field this weekend, the Colts no longer have worries about the center position, leading to Redmond's release.
A lucky punter in Christchurch will be popping champagne after winning tonight's whopping $20.2 million Lotto Powerball prize.
The winning ticket was sold at Hornby Mall Lotto in Christchurch.
The total prize was made up of $20 million from Powerball First Division and $200,000 from Lotto First Division.
It is the first Powerball win for 2018 and the fourth largest prize won in the South Island.
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The win follows on from 19 Powerball wins last year.
Four other lucky Lotto players from Mangawhai, Auckland and Nelson will also be celebrating after scooping $200,000 with Lotto First Division.
The winning Lotto tickets were sold at Molesworth Four Square in Mangawhai, Botany Junction Four Square in Auckland, Richmond Night n Day in Nelson and on MyLotto to a player from Auckland.
Strike Four rolled over and will be $400,000 on Wednesday night.
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka: An envoy says Maldives will not extend the state of emergency that is due to expire on Thursday amid criticism of the government over the recent political turmoil.
Mohamed Hussain Shareef, ambassador to neighboring Sri Lanka, said the government “has no intention of extending” the emergency when its 30-day period expires, “barring very unusual circumstances such as widespread violence.”
Maldives declared an emergency due to turmoil following a Supreme Court ruling ordering the release of several of the president’s jailed political opponents. Under the emergency law, President Yameen Abdul Gayoom had two Supreme Court judges arrested for alleged corruption and the remaining three judges annulled the order to release Yameen’s opponents.
The emergency regulations gave Maldives’ security forces sweeping powers, including to make arrests and search and seize property.
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - Verizon Communications Inc:
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This morning, tens of thousands of New Zealanders turned out to Dawn Parade ceremonies across Aotearoa.
Te Kāea brings you this special morning news update with the latest from Auckland, Wellington and Whangarei, with more to come at midday on Rereātea.
The postponed Champions Cup fixture between Saracens and ASM Clermont Auvergne will now be played today (Monday, 11 December) at 5.30pm watch live on BT Sport.
With continuing adverse weather conditions expected in the vicinity of the stadium, it has been decided that due to health and safety concerns, the Pool 2 match will be played behind closed doors and no spectators will be permitted to attend.
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Power star Pawan Kalyan has rave reviews for Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan and director Nitesh Tiwari, other cast and crew of Dangal, which he calls a peerless, matchless and outstanding biopic.
Several Telugu actors, directors, producers, other artistes and technicians have already watched Dangal and praised the film unit. There is nothing surprising about it as they are used to it in the past. However, Pawan Kalyan watches only the good films from other languages and seldom praises or talks about in public, especially on Twitter, which he is using these days to attack the Narendra Modi government.
Pawan Kalyan's fans were in for a big surprise on Sunday, when the favourite actor started talking about Dangal on his Twitter account. In a series of posts, the power star heaped praises upon Aamir Khan and director Nitesh Tiwari, other cast and crew of the film for their work. He said that India should be proud of the movie.
The greatest game never played in Las Vegas
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The made-for-TV court at Caesars Palace could have been empty except for one basketball and two of the game's most illustrious players ever. They would've been free of teammates, facing each other head-on in The King of the Court, to finally answer a question that remained unanswered for so long: Who's better—Michael Jordan or Magic Johnson?
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As a meditation on the role of public defense in our society, “Defenders United” explores the lives and work of public defense attorneys across the United States from the perspective of a current law student. In episode one, Legal Aid Society trial attorney and CUNY clinical professor Bahar Ansari discusses the relationship between her work and her identity as an Iranian-American woman, the singular challenges of representing indigent clients in New York City, and advice for both future defenders and prosecutors.
Episode transcript can be found here.
Earlier today, Jack White made a surprise appearance at a Woodrow Wilson High School in Washington, D.C. According to Washington’s Top News, he played a 45-minute pop-up concert backed by a band during the student’s lunchtime. Watch him play “Seven Nation Army” among trashing high schoolers below (via Consequence of Sound).
White’s unexpected drop-in falls between his back-to-back shows at D.C.’s the Anthem. He’s currently on tour behind his new record Boarding House Reach. He recently joined Margo Price onstage during her residency at Nashville’s the Ryman for a performance of the White Stripes track “Honey We Can’t Afford to Look This Cheap.”
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) - An ex-Tennessee school bus driver who was at the wheel in a wreck that killed six children has been sentenced to four years in prison for criminally negligent homicide.
Media reported that a Chattanooga judge sentenced Johnthony Walker on Tuesday after an emotional morning of testimony, during which Walker apologized.
Judge Don Poole ruled Walker shouldn't be sentenced to diversion because the crash involving 37 elementary school students was so horrific, but he couldn't give him a longer prison term because of his strong work history and no criminal background.
The decision divided victims' relatives at the hearing. Some said it wasn't enough time while others said they were satisfied with the punishment.
Walker was driving the children from Woodmere Elementary School when he wrecked on a winding Chattanooga road.
OMAHA, Neb. – Authorities say an 18-month-old girl has been shot at apartment in northwest Omaha.
Police say a distraught man got into a private vehicle and took the bleeding toddler to a hospital around 3:40 p.m. Monday after the shooting at the Pine Tree Apartments.
Investigators haven’t released any information about how the shooting occurred or provided the names of those involved.
Asian tech site BenchLife published a chart that compares the feature set of the current Intel 200 series with the upcoming Intel 300 series. The latter will be launched later this year and will support the upcoming 14nm Coffee Lake and 10nm Cannon Lake processor architectures.
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Tariffs for cargo shipments by rail could be indexed in June or July – Infrastructure ministry
The tariffs for cargo shipments by rail in Ukraine this year could be increased in June or July, First Deputy Infrastructure Minister of Ukraine and Head of the supervisory board of Ukrzaliznytsia Yevhen Kravtsov has said.
"We would fail to finish the process before May. I think that if all the issues are approved, this could happen in June or July," he said at the Ukrainian Railways: Development & Investment conference in Kyiv on Tuesday.
Kravtsov has not specified the percentage of the increase.
Earlier the State Regulatory Service of Ukraine refused to approve a draft order of the Infrastructure Ministry envisaging the indexation of the tariffs for cargo transportation by rail from February 2017 by 25%. They decided to create a working group jointly with business to find a compromise.
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RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A conservative minister announced he’s joining the fight for the Republican nomination to challenge Democratic U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine in 2018.
E.W. Jackson announced his campaign Monday on The John Fredericks Show radio program. The lawyer-turned-preacher ran unsuccessfully for lieutenant governor in 2013.
He joins Corey Stewart, a former state campaign chairman of President Donald Trump, and Del. Nick Freitas, as announced candidates.
Jackson on Monday previewed a possibly contentious fight with Stewart for the nomination, suggesting Stewart supports tax increases and may be sympathetic to the Muslim Brotherhood. Stewart said both claims were “ridiculous.”
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Jackson’s fiery rhetoric added a touch of drama to his 2013 race. He compared Planned Parenthood to the Ku Klux Klan and said former President Barack Obama may be an atheist or a Muslim.
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority which was facing questions from its auditors over $1.8 million in prescription payments now says it was the victim of a national health insurance scam.
The RTA says an investigation found the scam started in January 2014 and continued through March 2016.
The agency says the scheme involved “marketers” that recruited RTA employees who ordered prescriptions to their homes. The pharmacies involved then billed large amounts to a third-party administrator for prescriptions, which then sent bills for the prescriptions to the RTA.
The RTA says it has fired 10 employees and filed a claim Monday with its insurance company to recoup losses.
The FBI and the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Cleveland have declined to comment.
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A tiny wildlife sanctuary in northeastern India has reported a jump in the number of one-horned rhinoceroses.
Pradipta Baruah, supervisor of a census carried out Sunday at the Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary, says there are now 102 one-horned rhinos living in the park, up from 93 during the last count, in 1993.
The reserve, which is just 38 square kilometers (15 square miles), is outside of the Assam state capital, Gauhati.
India's Kaziranga National Park, also in Assam, is the main home of the one-horned rhino, with more than 2,000.
All of the world's five rhino species are under constant threat from poachers who sell their horns on black markets, often in countries where rhino horn is believed to increase male potency.
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — A former employee of a Cheyenne transitional center has been sentenced to probation for having intimate contact with an inmate at his apartment.
The Wyoming Tribune Eagle reports that 29-year-old Mario Solano was sentenced on Thursday after pleading guilty last year to one count of third-degree sexual assault.
He acknowledged texting with an inmate at Cheyenne Transitional Center, having her at his residence, kissing her and touching her breast.
Solano faced up to 15 years in prison for that offense, but Judge Catherine Rogers decided to give him a five-year term of probation with a chance to wipe the felony conviction off his record.
Solano said he was incredibly sorry for what he had done.
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DAYTON, Texas (AP) - Authorities say a 14-year-old boy accidentally shot his twin brother to death when he fired at a snake in Southeast Texas.
The Liberty County Sheriff's Office says they don't anticipate any charges being filed in the shooting Monday afternoon.
Sheriff's officials said one twin died Tuesday night at a Houston hospital. The boys' names have not been released.
Investigators say the twins fetched two .22-caliber rifles from their home near Dayton after spotting a snake in a water-filled ditch.
Deputy John Tucker says one of the teens bent over toward the snake just as his brother aimed and fired. Tucker says the victim was shot in the head.
Dayton is 35 miles (56 kilometers) northeast of Houston.
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Stoke City have cancelled their player of the year awards amid the looming prospect of relegation.
Club officials ruled that staging the annual evening would be unsuitable given the side's position in the table.
Paul Lambert still believes a miraculous escape is possible from four points off safety with three games remaining, but accepted to calling off the prize night when it became clear Stoke would be immersed in a battle for survival.
Stoke currently sit four points off safety with just three Premier League games remaining
Stoke want Lambert in charge even if the club does drop into the Championship and the Scot would like to remain in position too.
Lambert has won just once since taking over at the Bet365 Stadium back in the middle of January, with his only victory coming in his first match against Huddersfield.
Stoke's final three Premier League fixtures are against Liverpool, Crystal Palace and Swansea.
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Aurizon has posted a full-year loss of $188 million on the back of a huge hit from asset impairments and redundancy-related costs.
RAIL giant Aurizon will offload its general freight business, including a Brisbane terminal, after announcing a $188 million loss for the past year.
The Brisbane-based company yesterday said continuing losses at its intermodal freight business and the impact of Cyclone Debbie on its coal network had hit its bottom line.
Revenue had flat-lined at $3.45 billion for the year after a shutdown of the Queensland coal network in Queensland following Cyclone Debbie.
Aurizon chief executive Andrew Harding said the Queensland intermodal business would be purchased by a consortium of Linfox and Pacific National for about $220 million after racking up losses over several years.
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The Department of Health's Tupelo regional office will be one of three that will remain open under a reorganizational plan announced late Monday by state Health Officer Mary Currier. In an effort to deal with budget cuts imposed by the Mississippi Legislature and Gov. Phil Bryant, five of the regional offices, including the District 4 office in Starkville, will be closed.
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By MESFIN FEKADU, AP Music Writer
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Janet Jackson wants to make it crystal clear: She will not be joining Justin Timberlake during this year's Super Bowl halftime show.
The pop icon says in a statement "to put to rest any speculation or rumors" as to whether she will be performing at the Super Bowl between the Philadelphia Eagles and the New England Patriots in Minnesota on Sunday: "I will not."
She thanks her fans for their support and says she looks forward to seeing them very soon.
Timberlake is returning to the halftime show 14 years after a wardrobe malfunction with Jackson caused a national controversy. Timberlake was Jackson's guest during her performance and ripped off a piece of her clothing, revealed her breast.
CBS aired that Super Bowl and was fined by the Federal Communications Commission. The fine later was overturned.
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More than 260 bicycles have been donated to Weller's Wheels this holiday season. (Source: WECT)
The annual Weller's Wheels drive went into high gear with a generous donation for bikes.
Wilmington residents Jennifer and Draughon Cranford donated $10,000 to purchase bikes for local children.
135 bikes were purchased with the money given by the Cranfords.
Over 260 bikes were donated Friday to Weller's Wheels. All of the bikes were delivered to the Salvation Army for distribution to local families.
The deadline to donate to Weller's Wheels and WECT's Holiday Smiles Toy Drive is Thursday.
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YOU ARE BROKEN BUT SO ARE THEY A Few Devastating Truths About Love
These are a bit hard to stomach but are also a huge load off as we remember that no love will be without its complications or imperfections.
Australia cruised to a seven-wicket victory against New Zealand in their rain-hit Twenty20 match at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday.
The hosts were set a revised total of 95 from 15 overs following New Zealand’s score of 117.
And they reached their target with 21 balls still to spare despite losing captain David Warner and debutant D’Arcy Short inside the opening three overs.
Glenn Maxwell swung freely in Australia´s win (Mike Egerton/PA)
Chris Lynn (44) and Glenn Maxwell (40 not out) put on a partnership of 77 to seal a crushing win.
Earlier, quick bowler Billy Stanlake took three New Zealand wickets from his first eight balls to set up Australia’s victory.
Stanlake, 23, in only his fourth international match, took the scalps of Colin Munro and Martin Guptill with consecutive balls, before removing Tom Bruce as he ended with impressive figures of three for 15.
Australia play England in the second match of the tri-series in Hobart on Wednesday.
Valentine's Day is just a couple days away, a time to spend with that special someone in your life. As with any holiday, Valentines Day comes with its own traditions, bouquets of roses and boxes of chocolate just to name a few.
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Late with a payment? You get charged a fee. Go over your credit limit? ANOTHER fee! Those slap on thee wrists form credit card companies can take a big chunk out of your budget. On average, credit card companies charge six potential fees. One popular card has 12!
Those fees add up. when you consider the average late or returned payment fee is just under 40 bucks for most cards.
You can also get tagged for cash advances, and balance transfers.
These fees can be avoided according to Matt Schulz at Credit Cards dot com.
”I recommend setting up automatic payments and refraining from using credit cards at ATMS and don’t use those convenience checks credit card companies send to you.”
You can see a list of potential fees and which cards have the most and fewest potential fees here.
Freeman rushed for 96 yards and a touchdown on 12 carries and added 81 yards on five catches in Sunday's win over the Saints.
Freeman had over 100 total yards after the Falcons' first two drives, posting catches of 13 and 35 yards in the team's opening drive and then rumbling for a 75-yard touchdown in the team's second possession. Tevin Coleman, when healthy, has been a talented enough complement to Freeman to prevent dominance like Freeman displayed early last year. He's still managed seven games with at least 100 total yards this season - including thrice in the last five weeks.
Attorney Stephanie Langer has a saying for the enormous challenge of taking on a school district that's failed a special-needs student: It's like being "a gnat on the side of a cruise ship." Even with a strong case, a parent is in for a gruelingly long and expensive battle against a heavily lawyered system.
In February, Langer convinced an administrative law judge that Broward County Public Schools had violated an 8-year-old autistic boy's federally protected right to an education. The judge ordered the district to pay more than $20,000 in attorney's fees and costs.
But that victory was short-lived: The school district is now suing the child through his mother, arguing in federal court that it shouldn't have to pay a dime. The district, an attorney wrote in a complaint filed Monday, was "aggrieved by the findings and decision."
Penn State linebacker Micah Parsons follows a player during the Penn State Blue-White Game on Saturday, April 21, 2018. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Best Snowy Destinations For A Cozy Cottage GetawayFrom the moderately priced to over the top, here are five of the best snowy destinations to stay this year for a cozy cottage getaway
MSP Airport Flight Operations Return To Normal Operations are back to normal at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport after gusty winds on Monday disrupted flight schedules.
Saving Space: How To Pack Your Bulky Winter ClothingFive suggestions on how to avoid baggage fees by packing all of your winter clothing in a single carry on and personal item
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The public is invited to join the Willoughby-Eastlake Public Library as it presents “How to Protect Yourself from a Psychopath” at 6:30 p.m., April 25, at the Willoughby Senior Center.
Author Winifred Rule will discuss her book “Born to Destroy: Psychopathy in Females” along with her personal experiences with science on the subject of psychopathy in every day society.
Willoughby Senior Center is located at 38032 Brown Ave. To register for this free program, call 440-942-3200 or visit WE247.org.
Margaret Hodge is calling for people to join her in boycotting Amazon over their tax arrangements:
“I hope people take a leaf out of my book and stop using Amazon. I don’t use them at all… If we stop using Amazon then they may understand how angry their customers are.”
You can read more about Hodge’s strong and principled views on Amazon in her book Called to Account, for sale on Amazon:
“I don’t use them at all…”
Kevin Tureff – a man who was stranded in Gander during 9/11 is back in the province. He’s here promoting a book about 9/11 and kindness to strangers. NTV’s Heather Gillis reports.
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WASHINGTON (Sputnik) — President Donald Trump is set to announce the appointment of a Republican campaign donor Kelly Knight Craft as the next ambassador to Canada, US media reported.
The announcement is expected on Wednesday evening, Bloomberg News reported citing a White House official.
Craft has accepted an offer to serve as the US envoy to Canada in early May, but the administration's final decision was not made public at that point, according to the media.
The nominee's husband, billionaire Joe Craft who serves as the CEO of Alliance Resource Partners, has given $2 million to Karl Rove's American Crossroads Super PAC in 2010, $250,000 in 2014, and $500,000 each to other Republican super PACs, according to US Center For Responsive Politics.
U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said on Thursday the U.S. government had no doubt that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad was responsible for a chemical weapons attack that killed scores of civilians and he urged Russia to reconsider its support for the regime.
"It is very important that the Russian government consider carefully their continued support for the Assad regime," Tillerson told reporters as he arrived in Florida for discussions with Chinese officials.
"There is no doubt in our minds, and the information we have supports that Syria, the Syria regime under the leadership of President Bashar al-Assad are responsible for this attack," he said, adding that there was no role for Assad in Syria in the future.
(Reporting by David Alexander in Washington; Editing by Eric Beech)
A 19-year-old North Side youth is now facing an attempted murder charge after a violent machete attack over the weekend.
Randon Davis appeared in court today and will reappear in Grand Court next week to answer the charge as well as a grievous bodily harm charge which was laid following an altercation with another man on 11th August.
According to police Mr. Davis was involved in the dispute with the man, at Watlers Road in George Town around 11 am last Friday. During that dispute the man received serious injuries and was admitted into the intensive care unit at the Cayman Islands Hospital with lacerations to the head and back.
The victim is still at the hospital but is said to be in stable condition.
Police and emergency personnel arrived at he scene but by that time Mr. Davis already fled the scene. After speaking to police he decided to turn himself in.
Mr. Davis’s Grand Court date has been set for 25th August.
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By Football Italia staff
Former Roma man Walter Sabatini is reportedly one of five potential sporting directors that are Paris Saint-Germain are considering for next season.
According to France Football, Sabatini is one of the frontrunners to replace Patrick Kluivert, who is expected to vacate his role in the summer after a disappointing campaign by PSG’s standards.
The 61-year-old is joined on the shortlist by Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger, iconic Parisian figure Rai and Leonardo, who preceded Kluivert between 2011 and 2013.
The fifth and final name is Sevilla’s Monchi, although he appears likelier to join Roma.
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The Detroit Tigers and Los Angeles Angels had to deal with more than just a rain delay Wednesday night.
A goose caused quite the scene when it flew onto the field in the top of the sixth inning, making its way from the outfield to the infield while avoiding being caught by the grounds crew at Comerica Park.
The goose took flight but was unable to gain the proper altitude, careening into the scoreboard and falling into the seats below.
Watch for yourself:
Wild goose chase 😂😂 wait for the end… (via @FoxSportsWest) pic.twitter.com/o3iBgUOeWE — FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) May 31, 2018
The good news? The goose is OK.
We've been informed the goose is healthy and has been released outside the ballpark. #RallyGoose — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) May 31, 2018
The goose seemed to bring the Tigers some luck, as the team scored five runs in the home half of the sixth to break the 1-1 tie.
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One person has died in a garage fire in the Willowbrook area of Los Angeles early Monday.Crews were called around 3:30 a.m. to a home on the 2100 block of E. 124th Street, according to officials from the Los Angeles County Fire Department.Firefighters later found the body of an adult inside the garage but the victim was not immediately identified.Nine people were displaced, including four children, officials said.The cause of the fire was under investigation.
Danny Elfman is set to compose music score for the upcoming superhero team-up movie "Justice League".
The American-born composer, singer and songwriter has replaced Antonius Tom Holkenborg who has reportedly moved on to "Tomb Raider", according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Elfman is known for working on "Avengers: Age of Ultron" with Joss Whedon, who is currently overseeing the new shoot and post-production work on "Justice League" after director Zack Snyder stepped aside to deal with a family tragedy.
He had also worked with Sam Raimi on "Spider-Man" and "Spider-Man 2", among the filmmaker's other titles.
(This article has not been edited by DNA's editorial team and is auto-generated from an agency feed.)
[India], Feb. 3 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday released a list of 20 candidates for the ensuing General Election to the 13th Nagaland Legislative Assembly.
The list of 20 BJP candidates with their constituencies includes Tovihoto Ayemi from Dimapur 1, N Jacob Zhimomi from Ghaspani 1, Sukhato A Sema from Pughoboto constituency among others.
The BJP has selected a woman candidate Rakhila to contest from Tuensang Sadar II Assembly constituency. Rakhila contested 2013 Assembly election on BJP ticket from the same constituency.
Polling in Tripura will take place on February 18 and Meghalaya and Nagaland on February 27. The results for all the three northeastern states will be declared on March 3. The terms of Meghalaya, Nagaland and Tripura assemblies will end on March 6, March 13 and March 14 respectively. All the three states have 60 seats each. (ANI)
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An art and poetry group for people living with dementia and their carers. Sessions inspire creativity, stimulate conversation and generate moments of pleasure. Using a range of art materials the sessions provide opportunities to learn new skills, express feelings and be imaginative. In the Moment, Kendal is now an established part of Kendal's provision for people living with dementia. Participants describe the positive and long term benefits that creative experiences and friendship can have on those with a diagnosis of dementia and their carers. It has been described as 'respite without separation'.
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The two gates are being used for only a few hours a day to see how fast and accurate the new technology is. Travelers who are given the green light to pass through the new gates must have TSA officers verify their identity.
20:47 Reported News Briefs Av 22, 5777 , 14/08/17 Av 22, 5777 , 14/08/17 Incoming commander: Air Force role expanding General Amikam Norkin took command of the Israel Air Force on Monday evening. At a ceremony to mark the occasion, he said, "The changing Middle East, the global changes in the balance of forces and the changing of the battlefield - all continue to expand the responsibility and mission of the Air Force." ► ◄ Last Briefs
× North Carolina woman pleads guilty in 3-year-old son’s freezing death
MORGANTON, N.C. — A North Carolina woman whose 3-year-old son froze to death earlier this year pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in court Monday, WSOC reports.
Jamie Basinger, 24, faces one count each of involuntary manslaughter and child abuse.
On March 15, Basinger’s son, Landyn, was found frozen to death on the front porch of his home in Morganton. Temperatures that morning were in the 20s with a wind chill.
A warrant says Basinger told Burke County sheriff’s deputies that she last saw her son at 10:30 p.m. March 14 when she put him to bed. It also says Basinger tested positive for several illegal substances.
Landyn celebrated his third birthday the day before he was found dead.
Eminem’s never been one to bite his tongue especially when it comes to political figures and in his latest version of the Kehlani assisted “Nowhere Fast” takes on the NRA, GOP, and gun owners who “love their guns more than our children.”
What kind of response this will receive from far-right gun loving conservatives is anyone’s guess but if they didn’t respond to this when Em and Kehlani debuted it during the iHeartRadio Music Awards last week, maybe they won’t care now.
Check out the cut below and let us know your thoughts on the verse.
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Mafara (Zamfara) – Zamfara Governor’s wife, Hajiya Asmau Abdulaziz, on Monday distributed 1,000 goats and 500 sewing machines to women in Talata-Mafara and Anka Local Government Areas of the state.
Speaking at the occasion in Mafara, Talata-Mafara Local Government Area, Abdulaziz advised the beneficiaries to make good use of the animals and machines to uplift their standard of living.
She said the goats were donated by Rep. Lawal Hassan, member representing Talata-Mafara and Anka federal constituency in the House of Representatives.
She urged the beneficiaries to make good use of the opportunity given to them, saying that the state government would not relent in its effort to improve the lives of rural women.
Abdulaziz was accompanied by Hajiya Ige Lawal, wife of the donor and Hajiya Bilikisu Bungudu, Commissioner for Women Affairs.
Others include Hajiya Jummai Wakili, APC Woman Leader and Hajiya Binta Rikiji, Wife of the Speaker, Zamfara House of Assembly. (NAN)
BRUSSELS (AP) - A power outage has hit Brussels airport that is expected to delay planes throughout the day.
Florence Muls of Brussels airport says the outage hit at 5 a.m. (0400 GMT; 11 p.m. EDT) Thursday and specifically affected the luggage and air conditioning systems. Hundreds of passengers were left outside the terminal at dawn and were allowed inside around two hours later.
All systems were back to normal by midmorning but by then the backup was such that it would affect schedules for the rest of the day.
Despite the delays, the airport warned passengers to show up on time. The airport said incoming flights shouldn’t be affected.
You may have heard of Bitcoin, the virtual cryptocurrency created by programmers to disrupt and decentralize our current banking system and provide security for monetary transactions. Since the virtual currency was created eight years ago, it seemed to stay in the hands of high-tech communities. But recently the cryptocurrency has been gaining worth. This summer the value of one Bitcoin jumped up to $5,000.
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Economist Garrick Hileman from the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance at University of Cambridge breaks down what caused this increase in Bitcoin’s value, and what role the currency might play in future markets. Plus, journalist Morgen Peck visited a virtual Bitcoin mining facility in Inner Mongolia, and joins Ira to talk about why Asia has become a hotspot for the cryptocurrency.
How do blockchains work? Peck explains the technology behind Bitcoin on IEEE Spectrum.
URBANA, Ill. (WAND) – A third suspect is in custody as police investigate a house party shooting.
Police say 26-year-old Quintin Marshaun Brown, an Urbana man, is behind bars. They put out a warrant for his arrest on Jan. 24 and found him on Friday morning.
Officers say the shooting happened at about 2 a.m. on Jan. 21, when a group of people arrived at an Urbana house party and tried to enter. Police say the suspects were not allowed in, robbed two people who stood outside, and then opened fire when people in the party came outside.
The shooting injured two people, including a 21-year-old U of I student and a 23-year-old woman from Champaign. One injury happened when a bullet went into the house.
Wayne Colson, 22, and 23-year-old Darrion Devon Brown are the other two suspects currently behind bars.
Police are looking for anyone who attended the party or anyone who might have visuals showing what happened to call them at (217)384-2320. Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers at (217)373-TIPS.
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"Home is my music," says Jeanne Galice, a.k.a. Jain. "I can bring it everywhere and I will feel safe."
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The Scottish SPCA celebrated its 10th annual Scottish Animal Week earlier this month and ended the celebrations with a community open day at its centre in Aberdeenshire.
Scotland’s animal welfare charity was overwhelmed by the backing shown from local businesses, vendors and supporters who attended the event at Drumoak.
The Animal Rescue and Rehoming Centre manager Graeme Innes said: “The open day was a huge success. We raised a phenomenal £3130.61 on the day.
“We are so grateful for all the support shown to us, from donations of raffle prizes to those who made baked goods to sell on the day.
“During the day we had a dog shows with categories such as ‘waggiest tail’, stalls, bouncy castles, ice cream vans and more. It was heart-warming to see the whole community come out and support us.”
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Berlin English Repertory Theatre (BERT) presents the story of Josie Connors. In 1946, a young Irish traveller crosses cultural lines when her Irish nomadic community settles on the edge of an Irish town and is stuck between the two worlds – and in isolation and poverty.
Live call-in discussion: White supremacy, violence and even death played out in the streets of Charlottesville, Virginia, over the weekend. On this Vermont Edition, we'll discuss how we talk about these recent events and also look at what we can do here to address the issues raised.
More from NPR: As U.S. Copes With Charlottesville Violence, Protesters Take To The Streets
We're joined for our conversation by Tabitha Pohl-Moore, the president of the Rutland-area NAACP — the group will be holding a solidarity rally in Rutland City tonight at 6 p.m.
We're also joined by former St. Michael's College professor David Mindich — now the chair of the journalism department at the Klein College of Media and Communications at Temple University — to talk about about how media responds to events like this.
Post your comments below, or email them to vermontedition@vpr.net.
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UTICA, Mich. - A student appeared in court Monday on accusations that he made a threat against a high school in Utica and had firearms at his home.
Timothy Evans, 18, was charged with making terrorist threats or false report of terrorism.
Utica Community Schools notified police about a credible threat on social media against Utica High School which prompted officers to conduct a search of the student’s home.
Police said various firearms were found in the home, along with ammunition.
“Any threats made against our schools will be taken seriously and will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law,” prosecutor Eric Smith said. “Calling a threat a prank or a joke is not a valid defense. I urge parents and educators to continue to have these hard conversations with our youth, explaining to them the long-term ramifications of making a threat in this day and age.
RELATED: Michigan schools hit by string of threats during past weeks
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Ed Hightower was Edwardsville District 7’s first black superintendent in 1996. He said it was a priority for the district to have a staff as diverse as the students. Hightower worked in the position for 19 years before he retired.
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A 20-year-old man has pleaded not guilty to charges that he drove onto and damaged the Iowa baseball field made famous by the 1989 "Field of Dreams" movie.
The Telegraph Herald reports that Austin Pape, of Dyersville, entered a written plea before his arraignment scheduled for Monday in Dubuque. Investigators say Pape has acknowledged driving onto the field Jan. 22, and his attorney has said Pape will work with prosecutors on a resolution.
Court records say the owner estimated the damage at more than $5,500. The vehicle left deep gashes in the field and damaged sprinklers.
The field sits 2 miles (3 kilometers) outside Dyersville - 142 miles (228 kilometers) northeast of Des Moines. Thousands of people visit the property, running around the bases and walking to the surrounding cornfields.
ATLANTA (AP) — A representative for Ric Flair says the pro wrestling legend has been hospitalized and is dealing with some “tough medical issues.”
Melinda Morris Zanoni confirmed a report on Saturday that the 68-year-old Flair had been hospitalized, and stated he was admitted for routine monitoring. Zanoni provided an update early Monday, asking for “prayers & positive energy” because Flair has “tough medical issues.”
TMZ is reporting that Flair is in a medically induced coma in preparation for a heart procedure.
Former pro wrestler Mick Foley and wrestling executive Eric Bischoff are among those wishing Flair well on Twitter.
Known for his flamboyant outfits and “Nature Boy” nickname, Flair made his professional debut in 1972 and was inducted into the World Wrestling Entertainment Hall of Fame in 2008. Flair is no stranger to Hampton Roads. He performed regularly at Norfolk Scope and Hampton Coliseum beginning in the 1970’s.
Flair is a member of the WWE Hall of Fame and is a 16-time world champion.
Kenner Police arrested and booked a Kenner man accused of sexually abusing a 14-year-old girl.
Police said that John Paul Landry was arrested on a complaint filed by the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services, who reported that he sexually abused the girl.
Police said the girl was interviewed and told authorities that Landry had sexual contact with her and had touched her beneath her clothing.
Landry is booked with second-degree rape, sexual battery and indecent behavior with a juvenile.
He remains in custody. No bond has been set.
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The board of education has scheduled a Feb. 23 hearing for Christopher Chieffo, a teacher and former assistant principal who was fired last month for falsification of sick leave.
Documents in his personnel file state that on a day Chieffo reported off sick last October, he was coaching Howland High School Boys Golf Team at a district tournament in Alliance. Chieffo, 45, had been a full-time teacher for the last decade at Niles Primary School.
Superintendent Ann Marie Thigpen said Chieffo has requested a private hearing. The hearing date is subject to change, depending on the availability of an independent referee and legal counsel.
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Finance ministers and central bankers of G-20 countries are meeting in Argentina at a summit that has been eclipsed by growing concerns over U.S. President Donald Trump's import tariffs on steel and aluminum and the potential of a trade war.
Officials are also discussing issues including infrastructure development and the technology behind cryptocurrencies during the two-day meeting that began Monday in the Argentine capital.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin, European Central Bank President Mario Draghi and International Monetary Fund head Christine Lagarde are among those attending the summit in Buenos Aires.
About 300 ryots selling vegetables through daily farmers’ markets at Coimbatore on Tuesday did not transact business extending support to their counterparts agitating in New Delhi for the last more than a month.
The farmers squatted in front of the markets and raised slogans in support of their counterparts and demanded that the centre immediately intervene and announce the waiver of loans and provide adequate compensation for the crop loss.
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Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu met on Tuesday night in Washington with U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson.
During the meeting, which lasted about two hours, the two discussed all the regional issues, including Iran.
Netanyahu invited Tillerson to visit Israel, in order to establish direct contacts between the Secretary of State and his team and the Office of the Prime Minister.
MARSHALL – A man responsible for numerous burglaries is in custody. On Tuesday, officers saw a man looking through business windows. When they tried to check on him, he ran. After a brief chase, officers caught Lavonta Moore, 18, of Marshall. It was discovered he was wanted for theft. He was booked into the Harrison County Jail. While talking with detectives, Moore admitted to burglarizing Blissmoor Valley Ranch, The General Store and Barbie’s Formal Wear, all last Saturday. He is now charged with three counts of burglary of a building, one count of criminal mischief, evading arrest, assault on a public servant and a theft charge from that separate case.
Rabat — Morocco's trade deficit widened by 2.8% in 2017, the Exchange Control Office said.
Morocco's trade gap widened to 190.2 billion dirhams against 185 billion dirhams a year earlier, the source pointed out in a release, noting that the coverage rate of imports by exports increased from 54.8% in 2016 to 56.3% in 2017.
Imports amounted to 435.2 billion Dirhams (+ 6.4%), while exports grew by 9.4% to 245 billion Dirhams, it said.
The increase in imports is due to a rising energy bill (+ 27.4%) and higher prices of raw products (+ 15.8%), the source said, noting that Morocco reduced its imports of food products by 4.7%.
According to the Exchange Control Office, exports of the aeronautical sector grew by 20% while those of phosphates and by-products increased by 11.1%.
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Sarkodie and wife Tracy
Sarkodie and his wife Tracy are two amazing personalities who have proven without doubts that love is not about money or status.
It’s just beautiful how they have been in love from the times they had nothing till present.
They have really been an inspiration to most young people in Ghana. Sarkodie in a new song which he titles Just In Case, a tune specially recorded for his wife Tracy, has revealed how they met and how much he loves her.
Tracy couldn’t hide her joy when Sarkodie posted the audio slide of the song on Twitter and this is how she reacted:
I love you queen ???? @TracySarkcess >>> https://t.co/UjR5ALsdwj — TheHighest (@sarkodie) January 1, 2017
With the MLB amateur draft in full swing, I decided to look at some of the former first-round draft picks on the Toronto Blue Jays current roster. Including the skipper, the Blue Jays have nine former first rounders on their current squad.
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If you thought David Tennant was done with Jessica Jones series, think again.
Recent set image from the season two sets of the Marvel's Netflix series shows Tennant in purple garb (ready to play Kilgrave again!) and Krysten Ritter smiling for the cameras.
At the end of season one, as an act of revenge, we've seen Jessica Jones kill Kilgrave. This means his character will appear in flashback scenes giving us more insight into Jessica's past and her making.
It is possible that after the events of season one and the aftermath of upcoming The Defenders season Jessica will be left struggling with her past and the power that comes from its resentment.
Krysten Ritter will be next seen in The Defenders, while Tennant's next venture will be playing demon Crowley in Amazon Prime Video's adaptation of Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett's Good Omens.
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Although it’s been on the minds of many millions of Americans, a medical profession that specializes in psychological disorders has finally given voice to this rising tide of truly nervous concerns about President Donald Trump.
A psychiatric association has written an open letter to the New York Times that admits that the letter violates the canons of professional propriety, but they say they can no long keep quiet about a person who they claim is a clear and present danger to the country, if not the world.
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Richland County's finance director has submitted his resignation, according to a county council member.
Councilman Greg Pearce confirmed director Daniel Driggers handed in his resignation papers on Tuesday. His resignation date is effective on April 25.
According to Pearce, no specific reason was given.
Driggers' resignation comes, however, in advance of the release of a new audit looking at Richland County's management situation.
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Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis has quashed rumours that he attempted to sign Barcelona’s Gerard Deulofeu during the January transfer window.
The winger was linked with a number of clubs, including the Partenopei, before ending up on loan at Premier League side Watford.
De Laurentiis spoke to La Gazzetta Dello Sport, admitting there was an initial interest in signing the Spaniard but that it was not followed up.
“[Maurizio] Sarri asked when he would be play,” he explained, “During the transfer window, we met up in Figline Valdarno and he explained that Deulofeu did not have the abilities he needed to be useful to our cause.”
Knowing that his coach had no desire to slot the former Everton loanee into his table-topping side, no further negotiations took place, allowing Deulofeu to move to the Hornets.
Napoli endured a difficult transfer window, missing out on Simone Verdi and Matteo Politano, with only Toulouse’s Zinedine Machach joining the ranks at the Stadio San Paolo during January.
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Organizers released the following statement (via Prog), "This tribute concert will feature music by keyboard virtuoso Keith Emerson, played by the people who featured in his life.
"The evening will include a Symphony Orchestra, keyboard virtuoso Rick Wakeman, inspirational young pianist from California, Rachel Flowers, from France, renowned musician Thierry Eliez and ELP tribute band Noddy's Puncture.
"There will also be surprise guest artiste to be announced soon. A musical night that you will savor about a man you will never forget." Read the Prog report here.
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* At closing of transaction, production Plus will hold a 50.1% interest in JV entities and Schlumberger will hold 49.9%
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YOLA, Nigeria (AP) - Nigeria's defense minister says it may take years to find all the Chibok schoolgirls kidnapped by the Nigeria-based Islamic extremist group Boko Haram.
The group kidnapped 276 schoolgirls from a school in the northeastern town of Chibok in April 2014. Some escaped and 21 were released last year after negotiations with Boko Haram, but 195 remain missing.
Gen. Manir Dan Ali told Voice of America's Hausa language service on Tuesday that Nigeria's military is searching Boko Haram's hideouts in the Sambisa Forest, a vast area covering parts of three states in the northeast.
He said even the United States needed a long time to find Osama bin Laden, the mastermind of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.
Ali spoke after Nigerians last week marked the third anniversary of the schoolgirls' abduction.
After a three-race absence, Costal Racing/Husqvarna’s Ryan Sipes returned to action this weekend with the Kenda Full Gas Sprint Enduro Series presented by PRI Powersports Insurance, where he came away with a dominating win at round seven of the series in Glen Daniel, West Virginia.
Freckled & Blue Kitchen, serving homemade southern food, BBQ entrees, appetizers and desserts in Marietta just south of the Marietta Square, had its grand opening on June 2. Freckled & Blue is the brainchild of the husband-and-wife team of Juliana and Tyler Lindley.
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Taco Bell's promotion means fans everywhere could earn free Doritos Locos Tacos if either the Cleveland Cavaliers or the Golden State Warriors "steal" a road win during the NBA Finals, which begin on Thursday.
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Game 3: Wednesday, June 6 - Golden State Warriors at Cleveland
Game 4: Friday, June 8 - Golden State Warriors at Cleveland
Game 5: Monday, June 11 - Cleveland Cavaliers at Golden State
Game 6: Thursday, June 14 - Golden State Warriors at Cleveland
Game 7: Sunday, June 17 - Cleveland Cavaliers at Golden State
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Manager Dave Roberts said Friday the Dodgers plan to bring back Garcia (elbow) sometime in May, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.
Garcia started a rehab stint at Triple-A Oklahoma City on April 12 and has made five appearances thus far as he returns from Tommy John surgery from October 2016. The 27-year-old did not pitch at all in 2017 during his recovery so it remains unclear exactly how many appearances he is likely to make, but he should return to Los Angeles at some point in the coming month.
ERBIL, Iraq (Reuters) - Iraq's Kurds will maintain their plan to hold a referendum on independence on Sept. 25, despite a U.S. request to postpone it, a high-ranking Kurdish official told Reuters on Saturday.
"The date is standing, Sept. 25, no change," said Hoshyar Zebari, a close adviser to Kurdistan Regional Government President Massoud Barzani, commenting on the request communicated by U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson.
The U.S. State Department said in June it was concerned that the referendum will distract from "more urgent priorities" such as the defeat of Islamic State militants.
ISLAMABAD: President Mamnoon Hussain and Prime Minister (PM) Shahid Khaqan Abbasi have conveyed their felicitations to Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Keqiang on their re-election to their respective offices.
Both the president and the prime minister appreciated the visionary leadership of China for steering the country towards remarkable growth and development in the last five years.
They thanked the Chinese leadership for actively supporting the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) which was a flagship project of President Xi Jinping’s One Belt, One Road (OBOR) initiative.
They expressed their desire to continue a close working relationship with China to further strengthen Pakistan-China relations in all areas of mutual interest in order to benefit the people of both the countries.
Those who visit the gardens in this year's Geneva Garden Club event titled "A Garden Variety" June 16 and 17 are sure to see some outstanding landscaping and decorating. The event features gardens at Geneva homes and parks, and one of the stops is at the Arden Courts memory center on Bricher Road.
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As he was being walked out of the 48th Precinct in handcuffs Wednesday, accused killer Abel Cedeno said he had been bullied before allegedly going on a deadly stabbing spree at Urban Assembly School for Wildlife Conservation in the Bronx.
Cedeno mouthed “Yes” when a reporter shouted a question at him about his treatment just before he was loaded into an unmarked police car, headed for his arraignment.
The suspect — with dark black hair and red highlights — was wearing a pink T-shirt, blue jeans and a gray zip-up hoodie.
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The County Clerk’s tag and title office has recorded 5,229 more vehicle registrations so far this year compared to the first seven months in 2016.
County Clerk Bill Knowles said, “The office registered 158,397 transactions for January through July this year compared to 153,168 during the same period last year. The increased traffic could be related to the population increase reported for Hamilton County since the last census.
“With this increased activity I’m pleased that motorists are utilizing timesaving renewal options offered online at (www.countyclerkanytime.com ) or through the mail program.
"In 2016 more than 60,000 motorists renewed online or by mail. In addition to the Courthouse office, the convenient Bonny Oaks branch is also available to help motorists applying for title or renewing a tag. Both locations are open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.”
Don't mess with Cookie Lyon; check out some of her best clapbacks from "Sweet Sorrow,"Without Apology," and "Birds In The Cage."
Up until them the route will be served by the Irish airline CityJet.
There has been a service between Antwerp and London City since 1993. The route was first operated by VLM, but since 2008 the service has been provided by CityJet.
The CEO of Antwerp Airport Marcel Buelens told journalists that he is pleased that VLM is taking over the route.
“The Antwerp-London City Airport route is of great importance as it connect two of Europe most important commercial centres. In the past we have proved that this route is the quickest alternative for business and leisure travelers alike. Both airports benefit from short check-in times and are near to the city centre”.
NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on October 17, 2017, at 6:00 p.m. at the City Hall located at 690 Quinnell Avenue North in Lakeland, MN 55043, the Lakeland City Council will hold a public hearing to solicit public response to discuss and consider concerns with the variance application submitted for property site 661 Quixote Avenue North. Any and all persons desiring to be heard shall be given opportunity at the above stated time and place.
Dated this 3rd day of October, 2017
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Reposing at Ryan’s Funeral Home, Nenagh tomorrow Wednesday from 6pm – followed by removal at 8pm to Puckane Church. Requiem Mass will take place on Thursday at 11am. Burial afterwards in Cloughprior Cemetery. Family flowers only – donations if desired to Millford Hospice. Enquiries to Ryan’s Undertaker’s. Eircode E45KN93
Werenski (face) will miss the rest of the 2017 Stanley Cup playoffs after suffering a facial fracture Sunday against the Penguins.
Werenski, who caught a puck up under his visor, originally returned to the ice wearing a full shield, but eventually had to leave as the swelling prevented him from being able to see. The Blue Jackets will struggle to replace the 20-year-old who was an offensive force during the regular season -- 11 goals and 36 points -- and registered his first playoff marker Sunday. It will likely fall to Markus Nutivaara or Kyle Quincey to slot into the lineup for Werenski for the remainder of the postseason.
After the shooting in Parkland, Florida, and a threat of violence at Fair Haven High School, Gov. Phil Scott has called for safety assessments of Vermont's schools by the end of March. Scott has also requested $5 million over this year and next year to pay for security upgrades for schools.
Emily Harris, vice-chair of the Vermont School Crisis Planning Team, and Vermont State Police Lieutenant Matt Amadon discuss what has been learned so far from the assessments, where Vermont schools are doing well and where they need improvement in safety resources. They also outline best practices to prepare and respond to active shooter episodes.
Send us your school safety questions or post them below!
Broadcast live on Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at noon; rebroadcast at 7 p.m.
Rudy Giuliani, an attorney for President Donald Trump, waves to people during White House Sports and Fitness Day on the South Lawn of the White House, Tuesday, May 29, 2018, in Washington. Andrew Harnik AP Photo
Viola Deibert lived in Highland for 100 years. The long-time Highland resident turned 104 on April 25. Megan Braa mbraa@bnd.com
NEW YORK, April 24 (Reuters) - The U.S. Treasury Department on Tuesday sold $26 billion of one-year bills at an interest rate of 2.200 percent, the highest level since July 2008, Treasury data showed.
The ratio of bids to the amount of one-year T-bills offered was 3.39, which was the strongest in five auctions. This measure of overall auction demand was 2.99 at the prior one-year bill sale in March.
The Treasury also sold $45 billion of one-month bills at an interest rate of 1.680 percent, which was higher than the 1.63 percent at the prior one-month bill sale last week.
The bid-to-cover ratio at Tuesday’s one-month auction was 3.16, above last week’s 3.08.
The Trigg County Coroner's Office has sent an update about the death of a local man in a Tuesday car crash.
Terry Moss of Cadiz died in the one-vehicle wreck that happened around 6:10 p.m. Tuesday.
After a forensic examination on Wednesday, the coroner's office confirms the cause of terry moss's death will be ruled "natural."
The Western Kentucky Medical Examiner's Office in Madisonville found that an acute cardiac event — a term that describes a range of heart conditions —caused Moss to lose control of his car and crash in the Rainbow Hill area of Trigg County.
The exact cause of death will be determined pending a cardiac report from the laboratory.
North Carolina's most prominent LGBTQ youth organization will revitalize its prom tradition on April 21 with a popular theme; the Harry Potter Prom allows LGBTQ youth and allies from in and around the Charlotte area to enjoy an age-old tradition with a memorable twist. Time Out Youth has been holding an annual prom for LGBTQ youth and allies since the first few years of the organization's birth in 1991.
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“I knew Riverton was going to come out and play with us,” Molisi said. “Our coaches say that with us being in championship games and winning them, everybody we go against will be like a championship game.”
Victoria, Season 2 MASTERPIECE on PBS Episode Four - "Faith, Hope & Charity" Sunday, February 4, 2018 at 9pm ET News of the horrific famine in Ireland has finally reached the Queen. She is adamant that her government should be doing more to help, but meets with surprising opposition from her Prime Minister. Shown from left to right: Adrian Schiller as Penge, Ferdinand Kingsley as Francatelli and Nell Hudson as Skerrett For editorial use only. ©ITVStudios2017 for MASTERPIECE
Victoria, Season 2 on MASTERPIECE – Sunday at 8 p.m. By Finally learning of the famine in Ireland, the queen wants to help but meets surprising opposition. Share Facebook
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Writing at The Intercept, Glenn Greenwald deconstructs the latest fake news story from the mainstream media about Russian hackers attacking the United States:
The Washington Post on Friday reported a genuinely alarming event: Russian hackers have penetrated the U.S. power system through an electrical grid in Vermont.
…
What’s the problem here? It did not happen.
There was no “penetration of the U.S. electricity grid.” The truth was undramatic and banal. Burlington Electric, after receiving a Homeland Security notice sent to all U.S. utility companies about the malware code found in the DNC system, searched all its computers and found the code in a single laptop that was not connected to the electric grid.
Whether you’re catching the big game with a local brew, listening to live music, competing in trivia night every Tuesday at the Wauwatosa location, grooving to DJ Zello and Friends every Thursday at 10 p.m. at the Downtown Milwaukee location or just enjoying the wide selection of classic Irish pub fare and more, Mo’s Irish Pub has you covered.
We recommend the lunch combo of a half of Mo’s Reuben Sandwich with a cup of chicken dumpling soup ($8.99). The slow-cooked corned beef with sauerkraut, Thousand Island dressing and Swiss cheese on grilled marble rye is nothing short of heavenly and pairs well with the soup. It’s also worth checking out the onion rings, which are so big that you could fit them around your hand like a bangle. The Downtown location is 142 W. Wisconsin Ave. and the Wauwatosa location, 10842 W. Bluemound Road.
INDIANAPOLIS – A group of three volunteers at St. Vincent Women’s Hospital bring in activities each week for women staying in the high-risk pregnancy wing of the hospital.
While some women have been ordered to bed rest for the remainder of their pregnancy, the hospital’s three volunteers wanted to give the soon-to-be moms something positive to focus on.
Each Monday they bring in their sewing machines so the women can learn to make quilts for their babies.
Learn more about the activities in the video player above.
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A video reportedly captured at Jim Corbett National Park in India captures the harrowing moments a wild boar narrowly escaped a tiger attack with its life.
The person holding the camera runs through the trees as screams are heard in the background. The person eventually comes in full view of a tiger pressing its teeth against the neck of a boar.
The animals struggle for several minutes as the boar attempts to thrash its way to safety, screaming for much of the ordeal.
At long last, the boar managed to find an opening and released itself from the tiger’s mouth. The tiger kept its claws into the boar, but its efforts were allegedly thwarted. The video ends announcing that the boar eventually got away.
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An 18-year-old Sneedville man drowned at a popular Hancock County swimming hole on Tuesday, according to authorities.
Emergency crews were called to an area the locals call Treadway Beach off Highway 31 around 5:45, according to Hancock County dispatchers.
Jacob Gunsallus drowned while swimming. Authorities believe it was an accident.
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Barcelona are desperate to fill the void left behind by Neymar, who joined Paris Saint-Germain for a world-record fee of £198million.
Dembele is currently suspended by Dortmund after he skipped training last Thursday in an effort to engineer a move to the Nou Camp.
Dortmund had previously made clear in no uncertain terms that the 20-year-old was not for sale.
However, Barca appear to have got their way.
Spanish paper Sport say the Catalan giants have had a £90m bid accepted by Dortmund, as they are prepared to pay the full amount up front.
50 Cent should probably get ready for an upcoming day in court.
Donnetta Derr, the woman that 50 punched in the chest in a viral video from his concert, is allegedly getting lawyered up to sue the rapper within the next week. She’s also taking legal action against The Lox, with who onstage with the G Unit founder at the time, and the venue, Baltimore Soundstage.
According to the video, Donnetta had griped 50’s arm when he reached out to give the crowd high-fives. After getting nearly pulled off the stage, 50 hit her with an aggressive blow. He then invited Donnetta onstage to twerk…but apparently that wasn’t enough to smooth things over. See the footage below:
Attorney Warren Brown told TMZ that Donnetta went to the hospital the next day and hired him the following Monday. Brown says 50’s conduct with his fans that night was “cowardly.”
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ZICTA, Airtel colluding, Journalist reports to Public Prosecutor
A Lusaka based Journnalist has asked the Public Protector to investigate the Zambia Information, Communication and Technology Authority (ZICTA) for alleged colluding with Airtel Networks.
According to a Press Statement issued by Thomas Allan Zgambo to the Zambian Eye, the complaint was lodged in on Thursday December 7. 2017. Zgambo discloses in a statement that on October 26, 2017 he had a confidential meeting with ZICTA management where he went to discuss a possible criminal prosecution of Airtel Networks.
He say he was surprised that Airtel who were not represented in the meeting wrote to him through lawyer Paulman Chungu. Zgambo said he lodged a complaint with ZICTA but the ZICTA DG has refused to respond to his letter where he demanded that Zicta discloses the name of the person who gave Airtel information. Zgambo says this is a clear sign that ZICTA as a regulator is colluding with Airtel a market player.
Jacksonville caught up on its precipitation for the year last month.
The precipitation total last month did not include any snowfall. But, the rainfall total pushed above 4 inches for March. That’s about an inch and a third above normal.
Total for the year now stands at just under 6 and two tenths inches. That’s 2 tenths more than Jacksonville usually gets in the first three months of the year.
Precipitation was above normal for January, well below normal for February, and well above for March.
It was a dry start to the month. We had just over an inch and a third over the first 23 days of the month in March. But, the heavens let loose to dump nearly 2 and three quarters inch in the final 11 days.
We were not far off the long term daily highs and lows. Highs averaged just under 55 last month, and lows just over freezing. Normal highs and lows are 52 and 29.
The hottest day of the month was 79 on the 25th, and the coldest was 11 on the 16th.
WLDS-WEAI is an official observer of the National Weather Service.
I agree with Janet Cho's article "Making a case for more immigrants" in the Monday Plain Dealer. Even though I have always felt that more immigrants can help Cleveland regain status as a major city again, this was reinforced when I attended an engineering lecture at Cleveland State last week, mostly because I wanted to see the new engineering building. The lecture room was packed with students and was standing room only. A majority of the students were south Asian, Middle Eastern or Asian. Most were from the Cleveland area, either as first generation Americans or immigrants. If it were not for the enthusiasm and skills of these students, our country would be facing a serious shortage of engineers.
Paul Contoveros,
North Royalton
Home Indiana Evansville Different Type Of Egg Hunt Planned In Evansville March 19th, 2018 Britney Taylor Evansville, Indiana
Usually when you think of egg hunts, it’s a cause for celebration, but this year there’s a different type of egg hunt. Lice Clinics of America at the Evansville clinic, is opening its doors to offer local community members free head lice treatments.
It’s an initiative designed to help those who might otherwise not be able to afford proper lice treatment or have been unsuccessful with home treatment.
Families are guaranteed to go home lice-free.
This event is part of the third annual Head Lice Egg Hunt on March 24th from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The clinic is located at 125 North Weinbach Avenue, Suite 810 in Evansville.
For additional information go to Lice Clinics of America.
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We've all done it. While scrolling through Instagram, your stupid fat thumb accidentally taps that all-powerful heart. And it's always at the worst times, like when you're in a deep dive into your crush's posts from three years ago, or when you're the former first lady scrolling though comments on a post wishing your husband a happy birthday and you accidentally like a comment that reads: "Fuck this war criminal trash."
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That's exactly what happened to Laura Bush late Tuesday night, and thankfully, the Internet has digital sleuth Ashley Feinberg of the Huffington Post to report on these important matters.
Of course, it's also possible that Laura Bush intentionally tapped the heart. Maybe she was sick and tired of Dubya leaving the toilet seat up, and in a fit of pique, she smashed that heart with every intention of doing so. If that's the case then, well played, Laura. Well played.
Hathaway compiled 13 points, 88 PIM and 154 hits through 59 games in 2017-18.
The 26-year-old winger played more NHL games this season than he ever had, and he found a role pushing opponents around. His 154 hits placed second on team with only Micheal Ferland topping him at 171 collisions, but Ferland played an extra 18 games. Hathaway could look to hoist himself off the fourth line by elevating his offensive play next season, which is something he did with AHL Stockton by posting 11 goals and 19 points in 18 minor-league games last season.
Google has reached a $7.8 million antitrust settlement with Russian watchdog group FAS. According to BGR, the company will loosen restrictions on Android's built-in search engines to allow for Russian competitors to take a share of the pie. From the report:
JAMB orders 62,140 candidates to rewrite UMTE on July 1
No fewer than 62,140 candidates have been ordered by the Joint Examination and Matriculation Board, JAMB, to re-sit for the 2017 Unified Tertiary matriculation Examination (UTME). JAMB Registrar, Ishaq Oloyede, at a press briefing after a management meeting in Abuja on Wednesday, said the rescheduled exams will hold July 1. The board also suspended 24 […]
JAMB orders 62,140 candidates to rewrite UMTE on July 1
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2:16 Institutional racism targeted by FWISD policy Pause
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Make 2017 the Year Everything Changes
Make resolutions with a process to support their attainment and his time next year you'll be shocked by what you'll've achieved.
PetSmart has issued a voluntary recall of one production lot of its Grreat ChoiceA Adult Dog Food, as a precautionary measure due to metal contamination that could potentially be a choking hazard to pets. Photo courtesy of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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The deal includes $27 million guaranteed. The news was first reported by NFL Network.
Brees’ deal will be written as a two-year deal, but in actuality it will be a one-year deal with a team option after the first year, he confirmed to ESPN. It also will include a no-trade clause, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports, virtually ensuring that Brees finishes his career in New Orleans.
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New York (AP) — Petroleum futures trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange Monday:
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Reverend Fred Nile is known as the "father of the house" in NSW Legislative Council, in recognition of his nearly four decades of service, unmatched in length by any other sitting MP.
But the title Rev Nile most desires – and which he has spent considerable time campaigning for – will likely remain forever out of reach after a NSW parliamentary committee rejected his bid to confer himself the grander title of "state Senator".
It was an inquiry which held no public hearings, and interviewed no witnesses.
Upper house MP Fred Nile has lost another bid to become known as a state Senator. Photo: Jon Reid
On Wednesday, it delivered a swift, and likely fatal, blow to Rev Nile's bill.
In its sole recommendation, the committee concluded: "that the NSW Legislative Council not proceed with consideration of State Senate Bill 2015."
TOKYO, July 4 (Reuters) - Japanese airline ANA Holdings Inc said it will cancel 113 domestic flights between July 6 through July 12 to inspect engines.
The engines are Rolls-Royce Holdings Plc Trent 1000 engines on Boeing Co 787 planes, ANA told reporters. (Reporting by Maki Shiraki and Sam Nussey; Editing by Muralikumar Anantharaman)
Luther Buckley, Principal of Lanier High School from 1955 to 1987 died Monday. He was 94-years-old.
Buckley was a Jackson State graduated and also served in the military during WWII.
He and Dr. Aaron Shirley started the first teen clinic in the nation, which allowed pregnant teens to finish high school.
During his tenure at Lanier the basketball team had a 43-0 season and four years ago was honored by the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame.
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× One person killed in near east side shooting
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.– Police say a man was fatally shot Monday on the city’s near east side.
Officers responded to the 2800 block of Brookside Avenue around 3:20 p.m.
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department said a male victim was injured in the shooting and later died.No further information was provided.
This story is developing and will be updated as more information becomes available.
Police say 41 animals found dead in Illinois pet store
MACOMB, Ill. (AP) — Authorities say 41 small animals were found dead inside a closed pet store in western Illinois where the electricity had been disconnected.
Macomb Police Chief Curt Barker said Tuesday that police received a complaint on Saturday about Macomb Pet Land, where officers faced an overwhelming smell of dead animals and ammonia. The dead animals included rabbits, hamsters, snakes and mice. No dogs or cats died.
Barker says 56 animals were found alive and placed in foster care.
He says the store's power was shut off May 14 for non-payment of bills.
The store's owner faces charges of aggravated cruelty to animals. Baker says she told police she had arranged for someone else to care for the animals.
Macomb is about 60 miles (95 kilometers) west of Peoria.
Green posted 20 points (8-13 FG, 4-7 3Pt), three rebounds, one steal and one block across 22 minutes in Friday's 113-93 preseason win over the Kings.
The defensive-minded veteran was a scoring force Friday, putting up a team-high amount of shot attempts and draining an impressive 57.1 percent of his tries from behind the arc. Green's performance was certainly a pleasant surprise, considering he'd gone 1-for-7 from the field over 18 minutes in last Monday's preseason opener. He's has seen a notable offensive downturn over the last two seasons, averaging just over seven points per contest while generating sub-40 percent success rates from the field. Therefore, while Friday's effort was a welcome sight, it likely isn't indicative of what Green will provide fantasy-wise on a night-to-night basis.
SYDNEY (AP) — A hotel valet had a lucky escape — but the luxury sports car he was trying to park did not.
Australian media say the valet drove the soft-top Porsche Carrera under another vehicle Thursday outside the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Sydney.
Emergency workers cut the driver out from the Porsche as a crowd watched.
Matthew Talbot, the hotel’s director of sales and marketing, told the Australian Broadcasting Corp. the valet was “embarrassed and a little bit shocked” but was OK.
The larger vehicle was propped up and its wheels were anchored while the vehicles were separated. The black Porsche, its hood and front bumper crunched and dented, was then backed onto a tow truck.
Witness Jonathan Bayle said he thought a television show or movie was being shot.
The hotel said in a statement it was investigating.
It's a cold, grey and wet day for most of the UK today.
Skies will be cloudy with outbreaks of light rain, perhaps turning to sleet or wet snow for a time, but this is unlikely to settle even if you do catch any.
It will be a different story across Northern Ireland and western Scotland though, with a mixture of sunny spells in between showers.
Top temperature 7 C (45 F).
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× Rick Kogan chats with author Larry Broutman
Rick Kogan talks in-studio with author Larry Broutman about his new book, “Chicago Eternal.” Larry elaborates on his book with a conversation about Chicago’s monuments, public art, and the abundance of sleeping cities in the area…cemeteries.
Guatemala City: A strong earthquake hit southwestern Guatemala near the border with Mexico in the early hours of Wednesday, cutting power and injuring at least one person after a church collapsed, officials said. The 6.9 magnitude quake damaged buildings in the neighboring southern Mexican state of Chiapas, authorities there said, but there were no immediate reports of deaths in either country "The earthquake was felt throughout the national territory and damage assessment has begun," said Julio Sanchez, spokesman for Guatemala's Conred national disaster center.
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BOSTON (AP) — A member of the violent MS-13 gang has been sentenced to 13 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to a conspiracy charge involving a brutal stabbing.
Federal prosecutors say 22-year-old Daniel Menjivar was also sentenced Monday to three years or probation and faces deportation upon completion of his sentence. He pleaded guilty in September to conspiracy to conduct enterprise affairs through a pattern of racketeering activity, more commonly referred to as RICO conspiracy.
Prosecutors say Menjivar, a native of El Salvador living in Chelsea, and a gang associate repeatedly stabbed and shot a man they thought was a member of a rival gang in Chelsea in May 2014. He then openly boasted about the attack in an undercover recording.
The victim was stabbed 21 times but survived.
A plant in Fort Smith that makes residential heating and cooling equipment is set to shut down this year, leaving 250 employees out of work. Trane announced Monday that it is shifting production of its residential heating, ventilation and air conditioning manufacturing from Fort Smith to plants in Tyler, Lynn Haven, Florida; Columbia, South Carolina; and Vidalia, Georgia.
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MACKINAW CITY, Mich. (AP) - Officials say underwater photos show two electric cables were severed in what Michigan's attorney general says was a tugboat anchor strike in the waterway that connects Lake Huron and Lake Michigan.
An investigative team led by the U.S. Coast Guard said Tuesday a remotely controlled vehicle had obtained images of the damage site beneath the Straits of Mackinac. The two severed cables were among six owned by American Transmission Co. that are stretched along the lake floor.
Officials said with the visual assessment finished, the company and its contractors plan to cap the ends of the damaged cables to prevent more pollution. About 600 gallons (2,270 liters) of mineral oil insulation fluid spilled into the water when the cables were struck April 1.
Crews have removed about 590 gallons (2,230 liters) that didn't leak.
NEWTON, Kan. — Police in Newton apparently had a school bus stopped in the 300 block of East 1st Thursday afternoon. Officers were dispatched to a report of a student on the bus with a gun and responded rapidly in an effort to ensure the safety of the children onboard.
Upon arrival, they learned that the gun was a toy and officers immediately began deescalating the situation.
The young student who brought the toy on the bus was given a ride to the nearby district office where the child’s mother could respond to take the child home.
While this may have been a frightening situation for everyone on the bus, police officials say they take threats to the safety of children seriously and will respond in a rapid and professional manner.
A fascinating insight into vintage advertising is on offer in South Shields this week.
Former Gazette writer Janis Blower will present Dive In: the Way We Were in Vintage Advertising at the Wednesday Heritage Club at The Word.
“We live in a world saturated with advertising,” she said.
“On the surface it seems ephemeral – gone and forgotten as soon as we buy and consume the products. Looked back at over the decades, however, advertising imagery can be a fascinating glimpse into how our lives have been changed by everything from the advance of technology, to the vagaries of commerce and industry.”
Due to high demand for Janis’s presentation at the regular Wednesday Heritage Club, an additional session has been arranged at 3.30pm. Tickets are available for £1.50 each. Call The Word on 4271818.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars have signed Tommy Bohanon, giving them a fullback on their roster for the first time in three years.
The Jaguars, who are expected to be more committed to the ground game under new coach Doug Marrone, opted not to carry a blocking back the past two seasons. They instead used tight ends and extra linemen in short-yardage and goal-line situations.
Jacksonville also signed receiver Larry Pinkard on Monday, the first day of the team's offseason program.
Bohanon was a seventh-round pick by the New York Jets in 2013. He started 14 games in three seasons with the Jets, totaling 20 carries for 67 yards and 17 receptions for 155 yards.
Pinkard signed as an undrafted rookie with Green Bay in 2015.
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Mark Wahlberg's $1.5M payout to Time’s Up confirmed Wahlberg got paid $1.5 million for reshoots on the film while Williams received about one-tenth of one percent of that sum.
Michelle Williams: Wahlberg’s donation 'isn't about me' "Today is one of the most indelible days of my life because of Mark Wahlberg ..." she said in a statement.
SAG-AFTRA examining pay gap on ‘All the Money in the World’ “We are unambiguously in favor of pay equity between men and women in this industry and support every action to move in this direction. At the same time, performers at...
Julianne Moore does double-time in 'Wonderstruck' His last film was the wholly adult, sweeping lesbian romance “Carol,” but Todd Haynes’ new film “Wonderstruck,” out Friday, seems squarely aimed at thoughtful kids. Hard to say what percentage...
At least 25 soldiers and rebels have died in clashes around a key military base near Yemen's west coast, military and medical sources said today. Loyalist forces backed by a Saudi-led coalition launched an assault to seize the Khaled Ibn Al-Walid base from Shiite Huthi rebels and their allies who had controlled it for over two years, military sources said.
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Airbus stated (19-Mar-2018) the main sections of the first A380 for All Nippon Airways (ANA) have arrived at the Airbus final assembly line in Toulouse via a special convoy, with six subassemblies – the nose, central and aft fuselage sections, the tailplane, and the two wings. The final assembly of first A380 for Japan is scheduled from Apr-2018. ANA Holdings placed a firm order for three A380s in 2016, becoming the first customer for the aircraft in Japan The first delivery is scheduled early in 2019, and the A380 will initially be operated on the Tokyo-Honolulu route. ANA's A380s will feature a special 'Honu' Hawaiian green sea turtle livery. [more - original PR]
Tropical Storm Gert continues to strengthen in the Atlantic Ocean, with swells expected to soon begin affecting portions of the U.S. East Coast.
The National Hurricane Center said Gert was centered about 455 miles (735 kilometers) west-southwest of Bermuda Monday evening and had maximum sustained winds of 70 mph (110 kph). It is moving north at 8 mph (13 kph).
Gert is expected to become a hurricane Monday night.
A gradual turn toward the northeast with an increase in forward speed is forecast for Tuesday night.
Swells generated by Gert will begin to affect portions of Bermuda and the U.S. East Coast — from North Carolina to New York — over the next couple of days.
The Hurricane Center says these swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions.
Being sent abuse about an interview that didn't involve me, about a screenplay I wrote but which none of the angry people have read, which is part of a five-movie series that's only one instalment in, is obviously tons of fun, but you know what's even *more* fun? pic.twitter.com/Rj6Zr8aKUk
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Jonathan Sutherland introduces highlights from the weekend’s Scottish Premiership action. Friday evening sees Aberdeen travelling to Tayside to take on Dundee, while Saturday sees Rangers hosting Ross County and Motherwell heading to Tynecastle Park to play Hearts. Other games include Hamilton v St Johnstone, Kilmarnock v Partick Thistle and Celtic v Hibernian.
Apr 17, Hanoi: Sri Lanka and Vietnam have agreed to raise the two-way trade turnover to US$ 1 billion in the coming time when the Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe met with the Prime Minister of Vietnam Nguyen Xuan Phuc in Hanoi on Monday. Sri Lankan PM Ranil Wickremesinghe is on an official visit to Vietnam from April 16-18.
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Investors should buy Constellation Brands shares because the company's earnings next year will come in above current expectations, according to Goldman Sachs, which reiterated its buy rating and added the firm to its Americas conviction list.
"Concerns around the recent slowdown in beer sales seems overdone, in our view. We see a sizable runway for high-single-digit beer sales growth to be sustained," analyst Judy Hong wrote in a note to clients Monday. "Within our coverage, we now see STZ as possessing the best combination of growth and valuation."
Constellation Brands is a leading beer, wine and spirits company. The firm has the exclusive right to import popular beer brands such as Corona Extra, Modelo Especial and Pacifico into the U.S.
Tuesday is another special day at the Greenville Public Library.
Library Director Jo Keillor said it’s “Tea for Two Day” and everyone who checks out material from the library will receive two teabags so they can enjoy a cup of tea with a friend.
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The library is open Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Many global stocks were sharply lower in Monday's trading over continuing fears of a trade war, Brexit, an upcoming U.S. Federal Reserve meeting, and trouble with Facebook.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average and Standard & Poors-500 were both down more than one and a half percent while the tech-heavy NASDAQ was off more than 2 percent.
European markets also dropped over news of a possible deal for Britain's total exit from the European Union.
President Trump's efforts to raise tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to the U.S. are raising concerns of a trade war, and that makes investors nervous.
Also Monday, reports emerged that a data company associated with the Trump campaign and working for tech giant Facebook improperly gained access to information on tens of millions of users.
The price of Facebook shares plummeted 7 percent Monday, shaking up tech stocks in general.
Pho is the perfect meal for a cold, Milwaukee winter evening. The rice noodles, mixed with fresh herbs, garnishes and thinly sliced beef, chicken or whatever protein source you prefer, all sitting in a warm broth, can brighten up even the bleakest cold fronts.
For the 4th year, restaurants in the Silver City District will team up for Phobruary. Every Monday-Friday in February Bamboo Restaurant (3427 W National Ave.), Thai Bar-B-Que (3417 W National Ave.), Thai Lotus (3800 W National Ave.) and Vientiane Noodle Shop (3422 W National Ave.) will offer bowls of pho for just $5. After trying the various Pho options, you can vote for your favorite here. The winner will be recognized at the end of Phobruary.
Often for customer demos I show this particular example or get questions as its pinned to my Azure Dashboard – its the first thing you see.
Performance counters are a great sources of performance data obviously, but also has some other data points such as % free space. You will need to check you have this counter in your OMS workspace, if not you can add it under Advanced Settings – Data – Windows Performace Counters
If you run, this query you will either get the data or find you need to add the counter:
Read the entire article here, Disk Space Usage – UK Hybrid Cloud Team
Via the fine folks at Microsoft
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Image copyright Google Image caption Emergency services were called to Bonscale Crescent in Middleton on Thursday
A 69-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman died has been released without charge.
The woman was found seriously injured at a house in Bonscale Crescent, Middleton, Greater Manchester, at about 11:20 BST on Thursday.
Emergency services attended but paramedics were unable to resuscitate her and she died.
Police have "determined there were no suspicious circumstances" and a file has been passed to the coroner.
The Jonathan Hunt Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution held a tea at Parkwood Assisted Living in Elkin recently to honor the good citizens selected from seniors in eight high schools located in the chapter district.
The purpose of the Good Citizens scholarship program is to encourage and reward qualities of good citizenship, including dependability, service, scholarship and patriotism.
The students submitted an application plus an essay on the topic of “Our American Heritage and Our Responsibility for Preserving it.” The focus question posed to each student was “How has America advanced the cause of freedom in the rest of the world?”
Five of the eight Good Citizens attended the tea with family members. After they read their essay, each received a wallet card and lapel pin in recognition of the program purpose. The overall winner received a monetary award and all will receive a certificate of achievement at their Spring Awards Day.
Human spies could soon be relics of the past. Dawn Meyerriecks, CIA's deputy director for technology development, recently told an audience at an intelligence conference in Florida that CIA was adapting to a new landscape where its primary adversary is a machine, not a foreign agent. From a report:
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he wants to withdraw American troops from Syria “relatively soon” but not before their mission is completed, adding that negotiations over the crisis there should be part of a larger deal regarding Iran.
“We want to come home. We’ll be coming home. But we want to leave a strong and lasting footprint, and that was a very big part of our discussion,” Trump said at a joint news conference with French President Emmanuel Macron at the White House.
On May 4, Ihsahn is releasing his new studio album Ámr, and we've got a special interview with the man himself to get you in the mood!
Metal Hammer Online Editor Luke Morton met up with Ihsahn in London to talk about the new record and the process behind creating arguably his best solo album to date.
The pair also discuss the influence of Iron Maiden on a young Ihsahn, why there hasn’t been a new Emperor album, Edgar Allen Poe and why music can act as religion for some people.
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1. Failing to create a writing schedule and sticking with it
Usually I do my writing as soon as I get up in the morning. I decided that it made more sense to get to work earlier, so the writing didn’t get done.
Although I kept telling myself to create a new schedule for writing, I didn’t. I procrastinated. And then procrastinated some more.
After that I gave up, because I had “no time.”
Monday afternoon around 12:30 Indiana State Police and Terre Haute City paramedic units were called to a one-vehicle crash in the eastbound lanes of Interstate 70 near the eight mile marker. Troopers say that 29-year-old Devin R. Snyder of Jackson, New Jersey, was driving eastbound and failed to slow or merge at the entrance to the construction zone and struck an electronic sign indicating traffic was merging to one lane.
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While there is just one weekend of basketball left to play a lot is still on the line in terms of the NYCHoops.net Girls Team Rankings. That's because this coming Friday, Saturday, and Sunday will ...
BOSTON (AP) - General Electric says CFO Jeffrey Bornstein will be leaving the company at the end of the month, the latest executive shuffle at the industrial conglomerate this week.
The company said Friday that Jamie Miller, CEO of GE's transportation unit, will take over the CFO job Nov. 1. She joined GE in 2008.
Bornstein, who has been at GE for 28 years, said he and CEO John Flannery concluded it's the right time to bring in a new CFO with fresh perspective.
Flannery took over from long-time CEO Jeff Immelt in August. Immelt announced earlier this week he would be retiring as chairman three months early, noting Flannery's transition to CEO is going well.
GE also said two of its vice chairs, Beth Comstock and John Rice, will retire Dec. 31.
A 1-year-old died after being left in a bathtub, Mathews County Sheriff's Office said.
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Officials responded to the 11100 block of John Clayton Memorial Highway Thursday after getting a call around 12:30 p.m.
The report was about an unresponsive 1-year-old who had been reportedly scalded in the bathtub.
The child was taken to Riverside Walter Reed Hospital and Mathews County Sheriff's Office responded to the scene.
The child's mother said the child had been left alone in the bath tub and when she returned the hot water was running and the child was face down in the tub, officials said.
Mathews County Social Services was also contacted and are investigating.
The child was pronounced deceased a short time after arrival at Riverside Walter Reed Hospital.
The body has been taken to the Richmond-Office of the Chief Medical Examinor's Office for autopsy.
The incident is under investigation by the Mathews County Sheriff's Office.
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(WPRI) — We may have more than a month left of summer, but don’t tell that to the folks at Dunkin’ Donuts.
The company announced Monday its fall flavors will be returning no later than Aug. 28.
This year, Dunkin’s pumpkin flavored coffees and baked goods will be a joined by maple pecan coffees, a maple sugar bacon breakfast sandwich, pumpkin cream cheese spread made with real pumpkin and a festive fall donut.
For those who like to brew their own, Dunkin is also offering pumpkin-flavored K-Cups.
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Ghanaian singer Rebecca Akosua Acheampomaa Acheampong, known by her stage name as Becca is set to release a new song in which the photos have gone viral.
The songstress who recently released a music video, ‘Sumy3’ is already on her next music video.
The 'Beshiwo' hitmaker has just completed the shooting of her yet-to-be-released single titled ‘Nana’.
Photos seen on social media show the promotion of the rich African culture we have in Ghana.
Reports indicate the video was shot at the Osu Castle, which used to be the seat of Government now turned into a tourist site.
In the photo were personalities stars like a politician Fritz Baffour, the legendary singer/actress, Paulina Oduro and rapper Sarkodie.
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A key executive behind Amazon Go, the online leader's much heralded cashier-less grocery store, says she was surprised how many customers were hesitant to just walk out the store.
Gianna Puerini, vice president of Amazon Go, which opened in January in Seattle, says shoppers had to learn a new shopping behavior.
That was one of the insights she and another executive shared at Shoptalk, a retail industry event that kicked off its four-day run Sunday in Las Vegas.
Puerini also noted that the best-selling item has been chicken sandwiches. Other popular items are meal kits and fresh fruit. With the Amazon Go app, the retailer can get real-time customer feedback.
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Smalling had a tough campaign for Manchester United with injury meaning he started just 13 Premier League games.
The England international was also criticised by Jose Mourinho, who was unhappy with the 27-year-old's slow recovery from injury.
Yesterday United confirmed the signing of Victor Lindelof from Benfica for £31million and the Swedish centre-back's arrival is likely to mean less minutes for Smalling with Eric Bailly expected to partner him.
According to the Independent, Smalling is 'not optimistic' about his Old Trafford future and expects to be allowed to leave.
Albert inked a one-year deal with the Wolfsburg Grizzlys (DEL) on Tuesday.
A product of Ohio State University, Albert was selected by the Atlanta Thrashers in the sixth round of the 2007 NHL Draft. The center logged nine games with the organization -- which had completed its move to Winnipeg -- in which he tallied what will likely be his lone NHL goal. After splitting time with AHL Hershey and Hartford last season, the 29-year-old will link up with the Grizzlys for his second stint abroad, having previously spent the 2016-17 campaign with Karpat.
Mayor Sylvester Turner discusses the highly anticipated re-dedication of Emancipation Park. The park is the oldest park site in the city of Houston. It was purchased for $800 in 1872 by a group of former enslaved African Americans as a gathering place to celebrate freedom. Now the park has undergone a $33 million makeover and is poised to become a jewel in Houston's evolving Third Ward neighborhood.
April 10 Dierig Holding AG:
* FY sales of 68.4 million euros ($72.36 million), thus 7.5 million euros or 9.9 percent below the previous year's figure of 75.9 million euros
* FY earnings before income taxes of 3.9 million euros, which is below the previous year's figure of 5.4 million euros
* Expects 2017 fall in textile sales of between five and ten percent compared to 2016
* Sees 2017 group turnover below 2016
* To propose dividend 20 cents per share Source text - bit.ly/2pkT4id Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9453 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
Police say two of the four suspects held for the murders of two elderly women in their South Road and Albert Street home, have admitted their involvement in the crime and a manhunt is now underway for another suspect.
A police source told Stabroek News that the suspects reportedly provided investigators with statements detailing how the murders of Constance Fraser, 89, and her niece Phyllis Caesar, 77, were committed. Several missing valuables from the house have also been recovered.
The four suspects, including a woman who is said to be the spouse of the alleged mastermind of the crime, were arrested between Wednesday and Thursday.
The police were up to late yesterday afternoon following leads to locate another suspect…..
RENO, Nev. (AP) — The Nevada Seismological Laboratory has been tracking a series of small earthquakes rattling north Reno.
KTVN-TV reports 32 small earthquakes have been felt since Nov. 28.
The largest detected had a magnitude of 1.9.
Officials say there is a slight increase in the probability of a larger event during an ongoing sequence of earthquakes, but clusters of smaller earthquakes are typical in the western Nevada region.
CHAGRIN FALLS, Ohio– A female freshman student from Baldwin Wallace University was injured Monday during an honors program retreat at Hiram House Camp in Chagrin Falls.
The school says it was day one of a three-day program for freshman honors students.
One of the students was taking part in a confidence course on the ropes when she somehow fell and became tangled in the ropes.
She was taken to the hospital; her condition is not known at this time. The president of the university is on his way to see the student and her family.
The school canceled the remainder of the retreat, and brought the students back to campus.
WASHINGTON (AP) – A Pentagon official tells The Associated Press that transgender people can enlist in the military beginning Jan. 1, despite President Donald Trump’s opposition.
The new policy reflects growing legal pressure on the issue and the difficult hurdles the federal government would have to cross to enforce Trump’s demand to ban transgender individuals from the military.
Two federal courts already have ruled against the ban.
Potential transgender recruits will have to overcome a lengthy and strict set of physical, medical and mental conditions that make it possible, though difficult, for them to join the armed services.
Maj. David Eastburn says the enlistment of transgender recruits will start Jan. 1 and go on amid the legal battles. The Department of Defense also is studying the issue.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — An internationally watched Senate election is down to Alabama voters.
The controversies surrounding Republican Roy Moore give Democrat Doug Jones an opening in the GOP-dominated state. Polls open Tuesday morning.
Multiple women have accused Moore of sexual misconduct with teen girls when he was in his 30s. Moore is now 70 and denies the charges. He’s telling voters they know his character already.
Jones is saying decency must prevail. He’s urging Alabama voters to see the race as a crossroads with an opportunity to avoid repeating past mistakes that harm the state’s image.
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April 28 Hawaiian Electric Industries Inc :
* American Savings Bank reports first quarter 2017 earnings
* American Savings Bank net income of $15.8 million for Q1 of 2017 compared to $12.7 million in Q1 of 2016
* American Savings Bank net interest income (pretax) was $54.8 million in Q1 of 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
BEIJING, July 4 (Reuters) - Chinese conglomerate HNA Group said on Wednesday its Chairman Wang Jian died during a business trip to France on July 3 after a serious injury caused by a fall.
HNA said in a statement Wang, 57, fell down by accident and received medical treatment but did not recover and passed away. (Reporting by Beijing Monitoring Desk; Editing by Muralikumar Anantharaman)
Armored Dawn is a promising heavy/power metal band from Brazil who will debut on AFM Records with their new album, Barbarians In Black, on February 23rd. A video for the album track "Sail Away" can be seen below.
"Beware Of The Dragon"
"Bloodstone"
"Men Of Odin"
"Chance To Live Again"
"Unbreakable"
"Eyes Behind The Crow"
"Sail Away"
"Gods Of Metal"
"Survivor"
"Barbarians In Black"
"Sail Away" video:
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After supporting Fates Warning on their latest European tour, Armored Dawn will now open for Saxon at the following shows:
February
27 - Tilburg, Netherlands
28 - Saarbrücken, Germany
March
1 - Hannover, Germany
2 - Frankfurt, Germany
3 - Dresden, Germany
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) – The bodies of two hikers, believed to be those reported missing in Alaska’s Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, have been discovered.
The National Park Service says bodies matching the description of the Missouri hikers reported missing in the park last week were recovered Monday along the Sanford River.
The park service tentatively identified the two as Rochelle Renken and Michael Huffman, both 62, from Columbia, Missouri. The agency says they were experienced backpackers and that Renken had prior experience crossing Alaska rivers. The bodies were sent to the state medical examiner for positive identification.
Evidence suggests the two tried to cross the river near the toe of Sanford Glacier but were swept away by the powerful current.
The hikers were last seen June 22.
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The National Hurricane Center issued this prediction Friday morning, Oct. 6, 2017, of where Tropical Storm Nate is expected to go as it reaches the United States. Gallagher, Ron National Weather Service
The President this week was "performing,” throwing roles of paper towels in the air as if the people of that island needed something else to grab their time and attention.
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Keaton Jones, a sixth grade student at a Knoxville, Tennessee middle school is a viral star after his impassioned plea for bullying to stop at his school.
Tennessee Titans massive offensive lineman Taylor Lewan was one of the first to reach out
Mike Satterlee, park manager at Cheney State Park and Sand Hills State Park, speaks to hikers gathered for the start of the First Day Hike at Sand Hills State Park on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017.
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TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — A teenage Ohio girl who police said told them she fatally shot her 15-year-old brother after they fought over a video-game system and he repeatedly hit her in the face won’t be tried as an adult.
A Lucas County judge has ruled that the case will remain in juvenile court. The 15-year-old Toledo girl was 14 at the time of the December 2016 shooting. She has been charged as a juvenile with murder. She has denied the charge.
The Associated Press generally doesn’t identify juveniles charged with crimes.
The judge said Tuesday that prosecutors didn’t prove the need to transfer the case to adult court and rehabilitation is still available to the girl.
A prosecutor says the girl could remain in the juvenile system until age 21, if found guilty.
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DRUMMONDVILLE, Que. — The Transportation Safety Board of Canada has completed its work at the scene of Wednesday's fatal helicopter crash near Drummondville, Que.
Three people died after the Robinson model helicopter crashed and caught fire in a snow-covered field just north of the city about 110 kilometres northeast of Montreal.
TSB spokesman Alexandre Fournier says the field phase of the investigation is over and the wreck has been removed.
He says investigators are still deciding which parts to send to the TSB lab in Ottawa for further analysis.
The crash claimed the lives of the 57-year-old businessman Jean-Claude Mailhot, his 32-year-old daughter Janie, and her friend Nathalie Desrosiers.
Police say officers responded to a pedestrian hit by a car just after 6:30 a.m. on Quinnipiac Street. The victim was taken to the hospital but there is no word on the extent of injuries at this time.
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MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United’s in-house television channel received a shock when Usain Bolt called up to discuss Saturday’s 2-1 win over Middlesbrough in the English Premier League.
In the post-match phone-in, MUTV presenter Mandy Henry introduced the next caller as a “Usain from Jamaica” but then added: “It’s not Usain Bolt is it?”
The nine-time Olympic champion replied: “It is Usain Bolt.”
“They came through like the old Manchester United,” Bolt continued. “They came through and pushed on and persevered, the Manchester United way. It was a great match, I am very happy about this.”
The Jamaican sprinter tweeted to confirm he was the caller and Henry replied: “Sorry Usain – we didn’t think it was you! Enjoy your celebrations in Jamaica & call again after West Ham on Monday night!”
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Police: Bail bondsman shoots at man in mall parking lot
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina police say a bail bondsman shot at a suspect as he and others were trying to take the man into custody at a shopping mall.
The Winston-Salem Journal reports Winston-Salem police say bondsmen approached the vehicle of 29-year-old Nathan Artillery Taylor in the parking lot of Hanes Mall on Saturday. Authorities say he drove erratically to elude arrest, and one of the bondsmen shot at Taylor, who kept moving and crashed into two other cars before he fled on foot.
Police said officers could not find Taylor, and it didn't appear he was struck by the gunfire. The drivers of the other cars suffered minor injuries.
Taylor was initially wanted by police on a number of charges, including assault on a female and false imprisonment.
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The hotel's main restaurant 15th & Vine is adjacent to the pool deck with a marble-laden dining room and beautiful patio terrace overlooking the bay. They serve an eclectic menu of American fare with some Latin spice. The menu, composed of fresh fish, pasta, steaks and flatbreads, changes constantly. It is the perfect setting for a pre-dinner cocktail at the bar.
Breakfast is served here with items ranging from eggs Benedict to apple walnut waffles. For night owls, FIFTY, fittingly found on the 50th floor, offers DJ-fuelled parties. While technically not part of the hotel, Miami's outpost of the Italian classic Cipriani is found in a neighbouring tower on the property, famed for its Bellini and beef carpaccio.
NEW YORK (AP) - Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif is warning the Trump administration that pulling out from the Iran nuclear deal would undermine talks with North Korea by proving that America reneges on its promises.
He tells The Associated Press that if President Donald Trump withdraws, Iran would "most likely" abandon the deal as well. Zarif says Iran would no longer be bound by the deal's international obligations. That would free up Iran to resume enrichment activity beyond the limits imposed by the 2015 nuclear accord.
In an interview, Zarif says Iran would welcome reduced tensions on the Korean Peninsula. But he says Trump is showing that the U.S. "is not a trustworthy, reliable negotiating partner." Zarif says that makes the U.S. "a rather unlikely partner" for any other global agreements.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) – Toys R Us is recalling Bruin Infant Wiggle Ball toys, also called a giggle ball, according to the Consumer Product and Safety Commission.
The recall is prompted by six reports of the rubber knobs breaking off, including four reports of pieces of the product found in children’s mouths, creating a choking hazard.
The blue ball has textured bumps for gripping and has orange, green and yellow rubber knobs around it. The ball wiggles, vibrates and plays three different musical tunes.
The toys were sold exclusively at Babies “R” Us and Toys “R” Us stores nationwide from June 2016-Jan.2017 for $13.
Consumers should stop using the recalled toys and take them away from babies and return to the stores for a full refund.
Wilhelmsen was released by the Padres, Baseball America reports.
He was in camp on an NRI deal, but failed to impress and will now look to latch on elsewhere. The 34-year-old has not been an effective big-league pitcher since 2015 when he was in Seattle.
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’s marvelously zany “Anything Goes,”with an original book by Guy Bolton and P.G. Wodehouse, is a festive adventure that sails the high seas. It is a madcap story of a former evangelist turned hostess, a pair of star-crossed lovebirds, and a meek gangster (Public Enemy #13) on the lam, all on board a luxury liner sailing to England. With its hilarious nonsensical script and Cole Porter’s brilliant collection of “ribald and sentimental songs,” it became to many the quintessential ’30s musical.
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Fridays: June 16 and 23 at 7 p.m.
Saturdays: June 17and 24 at7 p.m.
Sunday: June 15 at 7 p.m.
Lobby opens one hour before showtime. Concessions and bar available.
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$15 Adults
$10 Students & Seniors
Tickets are available at the theatre, at the door and online at Ticket Tailor.
The number is growing, but at least 3.7 million viewers have watched chef Andrew Le from The Pig & the Lady make pho on an episode of “Worth It,” a BuzzFeed web series that judges one type of food at three price levels to determine which is the best value.
LIMA May 3 Southern Copper Corp on Wednesday reported net income of $314.4 million for the first quarter of 2017, up 70 percent from $185.1 million a year earlier and 82 percent from $172 million in the fourth quarter of 2016.
Donald Trump finally went too far -- by not going far enough.
When the "President" failed to rebuke white supremacists for two whole days (he still hasn't called the vehicular attack an act of terrorism), he now has less support than ever before.
Video: Trump Gets Called Out For Spreading Fake News After Childishly Bashing Reporter!
Besides Ken Frazier, who already got a mouthful from Trump, another CEO has stepped down from Drumpf's American Manufacturing Council -- Under Armour CEO Kevin Plank.
He explained his decision on Twitter Monday, saying he was getting back to sports -- which promote "unity, diversity, and inclusion":
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TORONTO — Citytv has picked Roger Petersen as the new co-host of Toronto morning show Breakfast Television.
Petersen joined co-host Dina Pugliese on Wednesday as he stepped into the role vacated by Kevin Frankish in May.
A very special announcement: We welcome @RogerFPetersen as co-host of Breakfast Television Toronto, on Citytv. #RogerOnBoard pic.twitter.com/8JGUOrRheT — Breakfast Television Toronto (@BTtoronto) July 4, 2018
Rogers Media, which owns Citytv, said Petersen will be familiar to viewers of the station.
He’s covered several major local stories as a news reporter, including the Toronto van attack earlier this year, SARS and the Papal visit.
Petersen also worked from Vancouver for some time as the CityNews anchor.
About 100 students competed in the 2018 Craighead County Spelling Bee on Friday.
Students from fourth grade to eighth grade from 28 different schools in the county participated.
And students from the Arkansas State University Department of Media and the campus station ASU-TV produced the competition.
One fifth grader from MicroSociety Magnet School was just happy to be a part of the event.
“Even though I missed a letter, it was still fun,” Joey Campbell said. “I had a great time watching everyone participate.”
The competition began at 10 a.m. and lasted until the last student was standing.
It was held at Riceland Hall in the Fowler Center, and ASU-TV has been involved with the spelling bee since 1988.
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GRAND PRAIRIE--What started as a bomb scare turned out to be a donut hoax at Grand Prairie High School Monday morning.
A suspicious package was spotted outside the school and instantly raised a red flag, understandably.
Turns out the package that was making everybody paranoid was only pastries, but it was enough to give parents a scare.
But it's great that this was only a frosted fright instead of a deadly detonation.
ISLAMABAD, Aug 13 (APP): Pakistan and China on Sunday signed
different documents to enhance bilateral cooperation in the fields
of education and infrastructure development.
The documents were signed at the PM House in a ceremony during
the visit of Chinese Vice Premier Wang Yang here.
The signing ceremony was witnessed by Prime Minister Shahid
Khaqan Abbasi and Chinese Vice Premier after both the leaders
held one-on-one meeting.
Both the countries signed the Letters of Exchange for FATA
Schools projects.
The documents were signed by Secretary Economic Affairs
Division Shahid Mehmood and Vice Minister and Deputy International
Trade Representative of China Yu Jianhua.
Both the countries signed a strategic cooperation agreement.
Chairman Gwadar Port Authority Dostain Khan Jamaldini, Chairman
COPHC Zhang Baozhong and Chairman Sino Truck Group Ma Chunji
signed the documents.
GENEVA, May 30 (Reuters) - The U.N. human rights office has "strong indications" that Mexican federal security forces are behind a wave of disappearances in and around the city of Nuevo Laredo, a statement from the U.N. human rights chief said on Wednesday.
The U.N. has documented the disappearance of 21 men and two women in Nuevo Laredo in Tamaulipas State from February until May 16 this year, the statement from U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra'ad al-Hussein said. (Reporting by Tom Miles, editing by Larry King)
Every breath you take, I'll be watching you... one of Tom Naqitarvik's sled dogs emerges like a ghost from Arctic Bay's snowy white coastline. We'd like to remind our loyal readers and advertisers that the Nunatsiaq News offices in Iqaluit and Ottawa will be closed tomorrow, April 14, for the Good Friday holiday. We wish everyone an enjoyable Easter and safe travels on the land, if that's where you're heading over the long weekend. Although some offices in Nunavut and Ontario will be closed on Easter Monday, our offices will re-open April 17 during regular office hours. (PHOTO BY NIORE IQALUKJUAK)
DUBLIN, April 24 (Reuters) - Shire on Tuesday said discussions are ongoing with Takeda Pharmaceutical about the Japanese firm’s bid for its Dublin-based rival ahead of a deadline to strike a deal on Wednesday.
“Following several offers from Takeda, the board requested that the advisers of Shire and Takeda enter into a dialogue to discuss whether a further, more attractive proposal may be forthcoming,” Susan Kilsby told Shire’s annual shareholder meeting in Dublin.
“As of today the board can confirm that it is reviewing that offer. As of now we can only say that discussions between the advisers of Shire and Takeda are ongoing.”
Shire executives declined further comment on the proposed deal at the annual general meeting, which was completed in less than 15 minutes. (Reporting by Padraic Halpin; Editing by Adrian Croft)
Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi says the department plans to open 25 specialisation schools in the province.
JOHANNESBURG - Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi says the launch of specialisation schools in Tshwane will help pupils understand the economy better and study subjects of relevance.
Lesufi launched two schools in Atteridgeville on Tuesday specialising in nuclear technology.
The facilities will be used by pupils between grades 10 and 12.
Lesufi says the department plans to open 25 specialisation schools in the province.
“We are using the Necsa [South African Nuclear Energy Corporation of SA] plant for education. We are taking advantage of a huge plant of Necsa. Today we are launching the school of nuclear next month we are opening the school of aviation and we are also going to open a school that will specialise in automobile.”
March 29 Uol Group Ltd
* Co's interest in associated company, united industrial corporation limited, has increased to 633.5 million shares or 44.638%
* Increase in shareholdings, pursuant to off-market and open market purchases by unit, of 180,000 UIC shares at price of S$3.07869 per share Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Between a Rock and a Hard Place – Civilians in North-western Syria
Parts of north-western Syria are currently under the control of Turkish forces and a number of affiliated Syrian armed groups that formerly fought under the Free Syrian Army (FSA) banner, but which now appear to be operating under the control of Turkish forces. These areas include the districts of Afrin, Al-Bab, Azaz, and Jarablus. While extensive focus has been given to concerns about the well-being and human rights situation of civilians in other parts of Syria, civilians now living in areas under the control of Turkish forces and affiliated armed groups continue to face hardships, which in some instances may amount to violations of international humanitarian law and violations or abuses of international human rights law.
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SUN PRAIRIE (WKOW) -- Authorities say a driver was taken to a hospital Saturday afternoon after going off the road and into several feet of water.
According to Sun Prairie fire officials, there was a crash around 1:50 p.m. on S. Bird Street in the town of Sun Prairie. One of the vehicles went into about three feet of water on the side of the road and couldn't get out of the vehicle. Crews were able to help the driver out of the car. That person was taken to a hospital.
Authorities say they don't know whether road conditions contributed to the crash, but they're reminding drivers to slow down and limit distractions, especially in snowy conditions.
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Economic prosperity can no longer take priority to climate change as worsening environmental conditions could mean a greater economic downturn in the long run, experts say.
× Michael Stanley postpones shows at Hard Rock Rocksino
NORTHFIELD, Ohio– Cleveland music legend Michael Stanley is postponing upcoming shows.
Last week, the musician and radio host announced he will be stepping away from his role at WNCX as he recovers from quadruple bypass surgery.
Stanley was scheduled to play at the Hard Rock Rocksino at Northfield Park on Dec. 22 and Dec. 23. Live Nation said those shows are being postponed. Tickets will be honored at the rescheduled dates, which will be announced soon.
More than 25 years ago, Stanley suffered a major heart attack.
Stanley was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2016. He spoke with FOX 8’s Stefani Schaefer about his battle earlier this year.
More stories on Michael Stanley here
TEANECK, N. J.—The group gathered around a conference table at Holy Name Medical Center and flipped through binders until they found the music for Chloe Fernandez’s favorite song. Taking deep breaths, they raised their harmonicas to their lips and blew the first notes of Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy.”
Chloe, 9 years old, of Ridgewood, N.J., is one of the youngest participants in the hospital’s “Harmonicare” weekly classes. The year-old...
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Hudson’s Bay Co. has agreed to sell half of its European business in a deal that would bring in more than $1 billion in cash, according to people familiar with the situation, as the department store operator continues to shed assets amid a challenging environment for brick-and-mortar retailers.
The transaction, if completed, would unite Germany’s two biggest department store chains—longtime rivals Galeria Kaufhof GmbH and Karstadt Warenhaus GmbH—in one company.
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The song finds the rapper going on about the temporary highs of a night spent drinking, while Puth serves as the voice of reason singing the hook, "I know that I'll regret this when it's over."
The dramatic new tune is the latest advance from G-Eazy's forthcoming double-album, The Beautiful &Damned, which is set to debut Dec. 15. Check out the track here.
A UK ticketholder won nearly £20 million in Tuesday's EuroMillions draw.
The £39 million jackpot was shared between one UK ticket and a ticket bought in Belgium.
Each jackpot winner get a windfall of £19,987,961.20.
The winning numbers were 2, 10, 24, 40 and 44 and Lucky Star numbers were 3 and 10.
Andy Carter, winners' adviser at The National Lottery, said: "It is fantastic to see another giant UK EuroMillions jackpot winner after 17 in just the last two years."
Two UK ticketholders also won £1 million by matching the Millionaire Maker codes HCQM49983 and HCQT54057.
Friday's EuroMillions jackpot is an estimated £14 million.
Karen Jones, Head of FICC Technical Analysis at Commerzbank, sees scope for a near-term rebound and says a close above 0.7645 would alleviate downside pressure. AUD/USD sold off sharply last week and attention remains on the uptrend, which today is located …
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) - New concerts - and more - coming to Soaring Eagle this summer!
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – The Hendersonville Police Department have only had Narcan kits for a week and have already found success.
According to a release, officers have responded to two overdose calls just days apart. At each one, a person had overdosed on drugs believed to be heroin.
In both cases, the victims were unconscious. In one case, the victim was given the Narcan and immediately regained consciousness. The second victim was given the nasal spray and regained consciousness at a local hospital.
The department joined other law enforcement agencies in Sumner County who are participating in a program with the Sumner County Anti-Drug Coalition.
The program provides Narcan nasal spray devices from the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services.
The Hendersonville Police Department said they are committed to doing anything possible to battle the opioid epidemic.
The Ravens waived Vaughan on Monday, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.
After a rough showing in the Ravens' preseason opener last week, Vaughan fell behind Josh Woodrum on the depth chart and will now be dropped from the roster entirely after the team signed veteran Thad Lewis to address their lack of experienced reserve options at quarterback. Given that teams still have plenty of time to reduce their training-camp rosters before the regular season arrives, Vaughan could still latch on with another organization, but even in a best-case scenario, he'll likely be viewed mainly as a candidate for the practice squad no matter where he lands.
Tim McGrath prior to his surgery.
A benefit hockey game for cancer survivor Tim McGrath will take place Saturday, April 22 at the Clemens Ice Arena.
McGrath suffers from a rare form of cancer, synovial cell sarcoma. It is one of the rarest forms of soft tissue cancer in the world and usually occurs near to the joints of the arm, neck or leg. Only about one to three individuals in a million are diagnosed with this disease each year. Hes had several severe surgeries, the results of which have required the removal an eye, half of his jawbone and some of his skull.
The proceeds from the hockey game will assist Tim as he continues to heal and adjust to a new way of life. And to eventually get back on his feet again to the point where he can work and enjoy the simple pleasures of life.
The game begins at 7:30 p.m., and a $10 donation is requested.
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Yerevan/Mediamax/. Prime Minister of Armenia Karen Karapetyan said today that he “wasn’t surprised” by the omission of his name on the RPA party list.
Prime Minister made this statement at the meeting with the students of Yerevan State University, while answering the question on where he sees himself after the parliamentary elections on April 2.
“If our our (the RPA – editor) voter trusts us and the Republican Party gets the right of forming the government, I think the party will give the current government team an opportunity to continue its work,” Karen Karapetyan said.
IT’S BAD WHEN THE NYT IS DISCONNECTED EVEN FROM ITS OWN READERS ON THE ISSUE OF IMMIGRATION: A screen-grab from the NYT gives a good hint why Trump won.
POWELL, Wyo. (AP) - The Park County Sheriff's Office says a 61-year-old Powell Tribune reporter whose body was found over the weekend in northern Wyoming died of hypothermia.
Gibson "Gib" Mathers, of Powell, was found Saturday by a local man riding a horse in the area about 2 miles south of U.S. Highway 14/16/20.
Mathers had been missing since Jan. 31.
The Powell Tribune reports (http://bit.ly/2nrkm5z ) that investigators found no evidence of foul play, no apparent injuries and no predation on the body.
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The Duo’s diverse set list includes a blend of their own creative original tunes and a unique spin on some classic covers of any era.
Ridgefield Crossings will host a family day and car show Friday, Sept. 8, from 3 to 8 p.m.
The event will help kick off Assisted Living Week and Grandparents’ Day.
Trophies for cars include: antiques, classics, customs, muscle cars, import cars, trucks, motorcycles and more. There will be a DJ, door prizes and raffles. Grilled food and refreshments will be available.
All proceeds to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association and Benchmark’s One Company Fund.
Car entry is $10.
For more information, contact Kerry Cardinal, 203-431-2255 ext 118.
Ridgefield Crossings is located at 640 Danbury Road.
Kitanakagusuku High School and Maehara High School compete during the 11th annual Friendship Basketball Tournament Feb. 4 aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. The tournament was sponsored by the U.S. Consulate General, Naha, Okinawa. High school teams from the local and military communities on Okinawa attended the tournament, coming together to play friendly games of basketball.
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The family-friendly festival, now in its 32nd year, attracts thousands of music-lovers from across the world to its blend of trad, Dixieland, New Orleans, hot club, European and gipsy jazz, along with jive, swing and boogie woogie. Dozens of internationally-renowned bands will play 50 gigs over the four days in huge marquees on the Festival Village, as well as in the town's Memorial Hall and parish church.
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He attended Democratic President Barack Obama's final State of the Union address as a special guest of a congressman. He learned to bike and rollerblade, took martial arts and gymnastics classes and spent his summer playing soccer and swimming in a lake at a day camp in the Boston suburbs.
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March 19 (Reuters) - Kla-Tencor Corp:
* KLA-TENCOR SAYS DEAL PROVIDES THAT UPON TERMINATION UNDER CIRCUMSTANCES ORBOTECH MAY BE REQUIRED TO PAY CO TERMINATION FEE OF $125 MILLION​ - SEC FILING Source text - bit.ly/2ppSmBS Further company coverage:
WICHITA FALLS, Texas (AP) — A Texas school official has been arrested on a charge of failing to report sexual abuse of a child to law enforcement.
The Wichita Falls Times Record News reports that Kory Fancher Dorman, a 45-year-old elementary school principal at the Wichita Falls Independent School District had been arrested and charged Wednesday.
The arrest affidavit says three grandparents complained in December that their 7-year-old grandson had been sexually assaulted by a 6-year-old in the bathroom. Dorman told officers she referred the incident to a school counselor to investigate.
A school spokeswoman says Dorman is on administrative leave, but the district had not received information about the charge from police. The Associated Press spent a year investigating sexual assaults in elementary and secondary schools and found many states had gaps in reporting.
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John Oliver tore into President Donald Trump for refusing to directly condemn white supremacist groups by name after the deadly “Unite the Right” rally in Charlottesville, Virginia.
“There honestly aren’t many instances in modern American politics where you can honestly think, ‘That guy really should have mentioned the Nazis.” Oliver said. “But this is emphatically one of them.”
“Nazis are a lot like cats,” the Last Week Tonight host continued. “If they like you, it’s probably because you’re feeding them.”
He also called out Trump for repeatedly ignoring reporters’ questions on Saturday concerning the white nationalist groups in Charlottesville openly supporting Trump.
“He had one last shot before the buzzer on the racism clock hit zero and he threw an air ball so far away it landed in the Third Reich.”
The future of Barnaby Joyce — and the Turnbull Government itself — hangs in the balance this morning.
Labor is demanding the Deputy Prime Minister step aside from Cabinet, and abstain from voting in Parliament, over surprise revelations that he's actually a New Zealander.
If the High Court rules that Barnaby Joyce was ineligible to be elected in the first place, a by-election would be held in his seat of New England, threatening the Government's wafer thin majorty.
Labor spokesman Joel Fitzgibbon says the Prime Minister has no choice but to keep Barnaby Joyce in Cabinet — if he stood him down — National MPs would quit the Government.
If that parent has other children, it can make matters worse. A single mother from West Des Moines is in this situation.
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Mrs. Lanorah B. Martin, 72, of Florala, Alabama died Friday, Sept. 29, 2017 at Mizell Memorial Hospital in Opp.
A memorial service for Mrs. Martin was held at 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 2, 2017 at Wyatt Funeral Home Chapel with Tucker Aplin & Johnny Wayne Cravey officiating.
Visitation was held one hour prior to the service.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Scott & Stephanie Haggard; sister, Mary Yancey; grandchildren, Cody Martin, Cheyenne Martin, and Harley Martin; and 6 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Martin was preceded in death by her husband, Barnard Martin.
Wyatt Funeral Home of Opp, Alabama is serving the Martin family. Those unable to attend may sign the guestbook at www.wyattfuneralhome.com
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TEHRAN, April 29 Iran's Oil Minister said on Saturday OPEC and non-OPEC countries had given positive signals for an extension of output cuts, which Tehran would also back.
"During these last days we received a positive signal from OPEC members and non-OPEC contributors in this agreement for cutting the production for extending this agreement for the second half of 2017," Bijan Zanganeh told reporters.
Zanganeh blamed the United States for lack of foreign investment in Iran's energy sector, citing political pressure on international oil companies. (Writing by Parisa Hafezi; editing by John Stonestreet)
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Rhun ap Iorwerth says he is running to replace Leanne Wood as Plaid Cymru leader to allow a debate on the party's future.
Announcing his bid on the deadline day, the Ynys Mon AM said: "Leanne herself has invited that challenge."
Carmarthen East and Dinefwr AM Adam Price revealed he was also throwing his hat into the ring on Wednesday.
Read more: Two challenge Wood for Plaid leadership
Graham Taylor’s Rejects is hardly a team name to inspire the majority.
However, back in 1992, the Rejects certainly showed some flair on the indoor soccer pitches when winning the Social Club sponsored league for old timers.
Pictured above are team members Richard Grayson, Peter Korytnickyj, Jim Friend, Alan Carter, Terry Mannion and Rob Christie.
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About Carers Support, Halifax - Thursday
The peer support group gives people the opportunity to meet with others who understand some of what they are going through. Run by a facilitator, the sessions offer a chance to ask questions, get information and share experiences in a safe and supportive environment.
The Euro retraces the decline from earlier this week as policymakers in Italy boost their efforts to form a coalition government, and fresh data prints coming out of the euro-area may foster a larger recovery in EUR/USD as both the headline and core rate …
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KCIN announces results of Board meeting (KSE) Date: 14 Feb 2017 Board of Directors of Kuwait National Cinema Company approved financial results of year ended on December 31, 2016 and recommended the distribution of 53% cash dividends.
Come out to Walker’s Bluff for a balloon glow to raise money for the Carterville Fire Department! There will be great photo opportunities for prom go-ers and anyone who wants a beautiful backdrop! There will be no balloon rides.
They will have several events going on both days!
On Friday 4/28 —
Gates will open at 6pm.
We will have a DJ playing music from 6-10 pm.
The balloon glow will be from 8-10 pm.
On Saturday 4/29 —
5k registration will begin at 1pm.
The 5k will begin at 3pm.
Gates will open at 6pm.
The Killer Pimps will be playing 70s, 80s, and 90s music from 6-10pm.
The balloon glow will be from 8-10pm.
It is $10 per car or $50 per bus to enter this event!
Food, drinks, and alcohol will be available for purchase. They will also be having several craft vendors!
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain is very concerned over allegations that the data firm Cambridge Analytica exploited Facebook data to use millions of people’s profiles without authorization, a spokesman for Prime Minister Theresa May said on Monday.
“The allegations are clearly very concerning. It is essential that people can have confidence that their personal data will be protected and used in an appropriate way,” the spokesman told reporters.
“So it is absolutely right that the Information Commissioner is investigating this matter. We expect Facebook, Cambridge Analytica and all the organizations involved to cooperate fully.”
At least 10 people were killed when a passenger bus veered off the road and plunged down at Rakam Karnali of Dailekh District in the Mid-Western Region of Nepal on Wednesday afternoon, a senior government official told Xinhua by phone. Chief of the District Administration Office of Dailekh, Prakash Adhikari, said that at least 10 people were killed as the bus carrying around 30 passengers plunged some 300 meters down to Karnali River at around 3:30 p.m. local time.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Topbetta Holdings Ltd
* Topbetta receives advance-deposit wagering licence to operate retail pari-mutuel betting business in the U.S.
* Wholly-Owned unit, Global Tote, has received licensing approval to operate an international tote in the U.S. Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (bangalore.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com)
Gay and lesbian real estate group urges NAR to support Equality Act
The National Association of Gay and Lesbian Real Estate Professionals (NAGLREP) wants backing for federal anti-discrimination bill
Naomi Watts and Susan Sarandon share a few laughs together while posing for photographs at the Zac Posen Exhibition held as part of New York Fashion Week on Tuesday (February 14) in New York City.
The two ladies were joined at the event by Leona Lewis, Olivia Culpo and her boyfriend Danny Amendola, dancer Larsen Thompson, Gotham actress Camren Bicondova, and models Jourdan Dunn, Hilary Rhoda and Carolyn Murphy, Nina Garcia, and the designer himself, Zac Posen.
Zac‘s Fall Ready-to-Wear collection was modeled by Jourdan, Hilary, Carolyn and more via beautiful photos shot by Vanina Sorrenti.
60+ pictures inside of Naomi Watts, Susan Sarandon and more at the Zac Posen Exhibition…
PARIS French electrical components maker Schneider Electric (SCHN.PA) has agreed to sell agricultural information company Telvent DTN to private Swiss group TBG AG in a deal worth around $900 million (718.05 million pounds) based on enterprise value, Schneider said on Monday.
Schneider Electric said it expected to close the transaction in the second quarter of this year, and would use the proceeds from the sale to finance a share buyback program worth around 1 billion euros ($1.07 billion) over a two-year period.
Telvent DTN last reported revenues of $213 million, but Schneider had decided that it was no longer a core part of its company following a strategic review of its businesses.
(Reporting by Sudip Kar-Gupta; Editing by Adrian Croft)
We’ve all been guilty of promising in an email to do something before the end of the week only to forget about it until around 7:30pm on Friday. Now, Microsoft’s Cortana is taking steps to end that.
The virtual assistant has been given a new power that enables it to stop tasks falling through the cracks by scanning your email and offering reminders based on what it sees.
It sounds incredibly useful – but only if you’re happy to have the AI scanning your email.
“Using machine learning technology developed in partnership with Microsoft Research, Cortana automatically recognises when you make a commitment in email messages and will proactively suggest a reminder to you to follow through at just the right time,” Microsoft wrote in a blog post on the update.
The feature has only gone live in the US so far and will roll out to iOS and Android Cortana users in the coming weeks, Microsoft said.
Robin Hood Foundation Born from a Simple Act of Kindness
In Chase The Lion, Mark Batterson tells the story of billionaire Paul Tudor Jones, the founder of the Tudor Investment Corporation, who has consistently defied financial gravity by earning positive returns for twenty-eight consecutive years. But in 1986 Jones adopted a sixth-grade class at an underperforming public school in New York City. Despite his guaranteeing a ...
Private-equity investors, known for their jet-setting ways of landing deals, have become hooked on the air transport business. Some fear an airplane investment bubble is forming.
Attracted by a global rise in passenger numbers, an explosion of budget airlines and healthy profits, private-equity funds have poured $207 billion into financing commercial airliner deliveries since 2009, according to Boeing data, during which time almost $900 billion was spent on new jetliners. But with returns dampening, some investors worry the...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with Indonesian President Joko Widodo attended the India-Indonesia CEOs forum in Jakarta on Wednesday. Prime Minister Modi, who is on a three-nation tour to Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore, reached Jakarta last evening. He began his first official engagement in the Indonesian capital by laying a wreath at the Kalibata National Heroes Cemetery and was then accorded a ceremonial welcome with a guard of honour at the Istana Merdeka-one of the six presidential palaces of Indonesia.
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Leading Emirati rights activist Ahmed Mansoor has been sentenced to 10 years in prison and fined 1 million dirhams, or about $272,000, by an appeals court in Abu Dhabi.
The Dubai-based Gulf News reported on Wednesday that the defendant, identified as "AMS" by his initials, will also be under probation for three years after prison.
Gulf News says Mansoor, who had a court-appointed lawyer, was convicted on Tuesday of defaming the United Arab Emirates on Twitter and Facebook by "publishing false information, rumors and lies ... that would damage the UAE's social harmony and unity."
He was acquitted on charges of cooperating with a "terrorist organization" outside the country.
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A five-year-old little girl has been burned and permanently disfigured after she was subjected to a Voodoo ritual. Fire blown over her face and cuts to her body were intended to banish the demon that her mother believed made her misbehave.
“[The mother] stated that her children have been behaving badly due to evil spirits and that they perform prayers, and use certain water and oils to make the demon leave,” The Enterprise reported after looking at a report provided by East Bridgewater Police Detective John Grillo.
The Massachusetts publication reported that the mother is of Haitian descent and “believes in the religion of Voodoo, which originated in Haiti in the 18th century and is centered around the worship of spirits.” The child’s mother asked two women to perform the “ritual,” police officials said.
A 19-year-old charged with assaulting a woman with a knife at Creighton University over the weekend says he was forced to take drugs beforehand while trying to join a fraternity. Christopher Wheeler's attorney Matthew Burns said in court that the drug Wheeler took contributed to his erratic behavior.
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Stauskas did not see the floor during Monday's 118-115 win over the Grizzlies.
Stauskas has received a DNP-Coach's Decision designation in each of the last three games, and six of the eight March matchups. Moreover, he has combined to play just 19 minutes over his last five appearances.
Zimbabwean Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa greets party supporters in Gweru about 300 kilometres south west of the capital Harare in this Friday, Sept, 1, 2017 photo. Zimbabwean Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa appears to have fallen from favor and is no longer viewed as a likely successor to Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe, 93, deepening the mystery over who will take over from a man who has ruled since independence in 1980. Tsvangirayi Mukwazhi AP Photo
Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar Monday, at the Niger state investment summit in Minna, urged Nigerians to focus on the devolution of economy rather than restructuring the country.
What the summit was about:
The summit which attracted economic experts, industrialists and manufacturers as well as some state governors across the country, was organised to attract investors in various fields to boost the state’s economy, as the nation was blessed with human and mineral resources needed to achieve greatness.
Particular reasons he shunned restructuring:
He said, “Rather than the clamour for restructuring the country, emphasis should be on federal government releasing dams across the country to state governments for massive participation of Nigerians in all-year farming seasons. We have the ability and technical knowledge to feed the continent with what we can produce, with the required political commitment, through the provision of modern farming implements for our teeming farmers.”
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The 157th Danby Show is set to get underway on Wednesday.
The showground opens at 8am, with judging getting under way at 9am.
Danby show.
Entries for categories have now closed. The show takes place halfway between the villages of Castleton and Danby in North Yorkshire, near Danby School, postcode: YO21 2NQ.
Classes to be judged include: cattle, sheep, horses, fur and feather and produce and handicraft.
Adults are £5, concessions £4, children aged five to 16 £2, children under five free. Parking in the main car park is free.
To view the full programme of events, click here.
Other shows coming up include:
Rosedale Show, Saturday, August 19.
Egton Show, Wednesday, August 23.
Burniston Show, Monday, August 28.
Castleton Show, Saturday, September 9.
(Go Nakamura via AP). In this Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017 photo, responders work with victims at the scene where a man identified by police as James Alex Fields Jr., plowed a car into a crowd of people who had gathered to protest a white supremacist rally ...
In response to the attack in Charlottesville, Virginia this weekend, an event is taking place in Rochester aimed at standing up to racism.
The event "Stand against racism" will take place at Christ United Methodist Church at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 15.
The church wants to show the world people will not stand for white supremacy or violence.
April 3 Kona Grill Inc
* Kona Grill- on March 29, co, Keybank National Association, Zions First National Bank entered into Amendment 1 to second amended, restated credit agreement
* Kona Grill Inc - amendment increases leverage ratio applicable at March 31, 2017 to 4.85 from 4.25 - SEC filing
* Kona Grill Inc - amendment to add a commitment fee rate of 50 basis points, to be applicable at such times as leverage ratio is greater than 4.25
* Kona Grill Inc - terms of amendment are effective as of January 1, 2017 Source text: (bit.ly/2nxnwEo) Further company coverage:
"The pragmatic argument for early interventions such as employment is that they cost much less than the roughly $300,000 in subsidies required to make a housing unit permanently affordable for a formerly homeless person," the report said. "If interventions are accurately targeted on individuals who have a high risk of becoming chronically homeless, the avoided public costs will more than offset the cost of the intervention."
Marianne Fons & daughter, Mary Fons, showcase their passion for quilting through in-depth demonstrations on a variety of quilting topics. Beginner or expert, viewers with a love of quilting will be inspired by their tips, designs and techniques.
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April 20Shenzhen Huakong Seg Co Ltd
* Sees FY 2017 H1 net loss to be 15.0 million yuan to 23.0 million yuan versus net loss of 23.6 million yuan year ago
* Says increased expenses and seasonal factor are the main reasons for the forecast Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/heXtWu Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
The Peoples Democratic Party has reacted to the just concluded Big Brother Naija show which saw Miracle emerging as the winner.
Miracle, one of the 20 housemates who participated in the reality show emerged winner of the N25 million grand prize on Sunday, beating off challenges from Cee-c Tobi, Nina and Alex.
Reacting, PDP in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologboniyan congratulated Miracle and Nigerian youths.
PDP urged Nigerian youths to channel the same energy used in voting during the show to collect their PVC and vote for a better future come 2019.
The statement reads, “Dear Nigerian Youth,while I must congratulate Miracle,the winner of #BBNaija
“I Must also remind you to Channel same energy used in voting Miracle to Register, Collect your PVC and vote to secure a Better Future.”
Students kicked off a week of caroling on Monday. (Source: Richmond Public Schools)
As winter break draws closer, students at Richmond Public Schools are spreading holiday cheer at City Hall this week.
Students from several schools throughout the city will be performing at least twice a day through Friday.
The festivities kicked off Monday with students from Thomas Jefferson High School and Mary Munford Elementary School performing.
Here's the schedule for the rest of the week:
Tuesday
11 a.m. - Broad Rock Elementary
11:30 a.m. - Boushall Middle
Noon - George Wythe High
Wednesday
11 a.m. - Oak Grove-Bellemeade Elementary
11:30 a.m. - Franklin Military Academy
Noon - Miles Jones Elementary
Thursday
11 a.m. - John B. Cary Elementary
11:30 a.m. - Armstrong High
Friday
11 a.m. - Huguenot High
11:30 a.m. - Elkhardt-Thompson Middle
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OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — The Ottawa Senators are hopeful that star defenseman Erik Karlsson will be ready for the start of next season following surgery on his left foot Wednesday.
General manager Pierre Dorion says Karlsson's recovery from surgery to repair torn tendons in the foot would take approximately four months.
The 27-year-old Swede was injured during the playoffs, though he still piled up 18 points in 19 games and played 28 minutes per game. Ottawa lost in the Eastern Conference final to eventual Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh.
After the first round against Boston, Karlsson revealed that he had been playing through hairline fractures in that same left foot — an injury suffered in late March. Ottawa said the tendon damage was found during an MRI following the season.
A four-month timeline would allow for Karlsson to return in mid-October.
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Three writing mistakes: my best teachers
The following three mistakes have been some of my biggest and best teachers on the path to success.
Perfectionism As Procrastination
If you ever struggle to write, a large part of the problem might be the issue of using perfectionism as a form of procrastination.
Trying to think of the perfect sentence, or the ideal choice of word, can lead to a mental paralysis which stops you getting anything done.
I’ve found that it is a lot more effective for me to write something imperfectly and then come back to it later. It’s a lot easier to improve average writing over time than it is to go from a blank page to something superb at the first time of trying.
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OPP Const. Chris Lesage provide an update Friday evening after a crash between a bus and a van near Collingwood, Ont. sent two adults and six children to hospital in serious condition.
YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 3, ARMENPRESS. Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan chaired a consultation today on the improvement of traffic in Yerevan, reduction of traffic jams and effective organization of vehicular transportation in the city.
Minister of transportation, communication and IT Vahan Martirosyan presented the results of studies and proposals regarding introduction of modern technologies, construction of alternative roads, heightened traffic control etc.
Deputy Police Chief Samvel Hovhannisyan said traffic police continues changes in intersections and additional works to improve traffic flow.
The PM issued relevant instructions to the officials.
Feb 14 Hanmi Semiconductor Co Ltd :
* Says it plans to pay annual cash dividend as 500 won/share for FY 2016, to shareholders of record on Dec. 31, 2016
* Total dividend amount is 10.80 billion won
Source text in Korean: goo.gl/mxmlGa
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
Credit: Lawrence WatsonOne of Van Morrison‘s popular nicknames is the Belfast Cowboy, so perhaps it’s only fitting that the lauded singer/songwriter has signed on to perform at one of the stops on Willie Nelson‘s inaugural Outlaw Music Festival Tour. Van the Man is part of the lineup for a newly announced September 10 concert at Hersheypark Stadium in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
The show will mark the first time Morrison and Nelson will share a stage, and will be Van’s only 2017 appearance on the East Coast. Expect the two music legends to team up for a …read more
It has been a hot but dry holiday so far and it looks like it will stay that way as we go into this evening. If you are heading out to any firework shows tonight, bring the water! Temperatures will be in the upper 80s under mostly clear skies.
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In 2019, Plymouth will begin to loose jobs and tax revenue when the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Plant closes. A new proposal won’t bring back the jobs, but could restore the revenue. In response to a Massachusetts law to promote energy diversity, a Canadian company, Emera, proposes an undersea cable transmitting wind and hydro generated electricity 374 miles from New Brunswick to Plymouth. When the Plymouth plant closes, its miles of transmission lines connecting to the New England grid will remain. Emera proposes to connect to them. The company has negotiated a real estate deal with Pilgrim owner Energy Corporation to build a converter station on 20 acres of the Plymouth site. Tuesday night Emera executives promised Plymouth Selectmen the operation would produce little noise and light pollution.
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April 10Yonyou Network Technology Co Ltd :
* Says it will boost capital of 10 million yuan to buy stake in a Beijing-based tech firm
* Its stake in target company will be raised to 21.0 percent from 5.2 percent
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/p7Cmcl
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
Man sent to prison as teen seeks to overturn conviction
LOGAN, Utah (AP) — Attorneys for an Ogden man sentenced to adult prison for his role in an armed robbery when he was a teenager are asking the Utah Supreme Court to overturn the 2014 conviction because of a perceived conflict of interest with the judge who handled the case.
The Standard-Examiner in Ogden reports that Cooper Van Huizen's lawyer argued Monday in Logan that Juvenile Court Judge Michelle Heward shouldn't have handled the case because her husband is the chief deputy at the county prosecutor's office.
The state court of appeals ruled last year that Judge Heward should have recused herself, but the state challenged the decision.
Van Huizen, now 19, served about six months before being paroled in 2014.
The hearing marked the first time Utah State University has hosted a Utah Supreme Court hearing.
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You’ll remember “The Absolute Brightness of Leonard Pelkey” from just last season at Hartford Stage, where the one-man play was performed was performed by James Lecesne, who wrote it (as well as the young adult novel on which it was based).
From May 3 to 20, Square One Theatre in Stratford gives you a chance to see another actor in the multiple roles of the Jersey Shore townsfolk whose lives were changed by an ebullient teen whose fashion sense ran to multi-colored platform sneakers. Leonard Pelkey has gone missing, so the story’s main voice is of a police detective.
The Square One production stars Alexander Kulcsar, who has appeared in over 20 shows at the theater. “The Absolute Brightness of Leonard Pelkey” is performed Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 4 and 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m., plus a May 3 Thursday preview performance at 7 p.m., in the auditorium at Stratford Academy, 719 Birdseye St., Stratford. Tickets are $20, $19 students and seniors. 203-375-8778 and squareonetheatre.com.
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Country music fans will be thrilled to know “it couple” Faith Hill and Tim McGraw are teaming up for their FIRST-EVER album together.
The artists announced the news this morning, which is also their 21st wedding anniversary.
The album, titled The Rest of Our Life, will drop Nov. 17 and contain 11 songs, including new single “The Rest of Our Life,” which they just released.
If you want to see the music video, you need to watch ASAP because it’ll only be available on Amazon Music Unlimited for the next 48 hours!
You can also stream the single and download it with your digital pre-order.
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Aug. 17, 2017 Every fan of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers knows the waiting is the hardest part. It’s been three long years since the heartland rockers last raised the roof of Rogers Arena, but the drought is finally over. The band’s 40th-anniversary tour is making a stop in Vancouver, and fans can sing along to hits such as “Breakdown” and “Learning to Fly.” Rock on.
At least one person was taken to the hospital after a school bus and a van crashed in Marathon County.
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Apple has released the sixth watchOS 4 developer beta for testing on all Apple Watch models. watchOS 4 brings new watch faces including Siri and Toy Story options, enhanced Music and Workout experiences, Apple News, person to person payments and Apple Pay Cash, and more.
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On this episode of Collider Movie Talk (April 17th, 2017) John Campea, Mark Ellis, Jeremy Jahns, Kristian Harloff, Ashley Mova and Wendy Lee discuss the following:
Carrie Fisher will not be in Star Wars: Episode IX after all
Bill Condon in talks to direct Bride of Frankenstein
Box Office Report
The Man From U.N.C.L.E. sequel in the works
Kathleen Kennedy teases Skywalker saga continuing after Star Wars: Episode IX
New trailer for The Bad Batch
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In a tight, back-and-forth battle between the two top-ranked teams in the area, the Easton girls basketball team finally found some breathing room in the first few minutes of the fourth quarter of its Eastern Pennsylvania Conference showdown against Bethlehem Catholic.
The Red Rovers went on an 8-0 run to turn a two-point deficit into a six-point advantage.
Easton, which entered the game ranked No. 2 by lehighvalleylive, outscored top-ranked Becahi 19-9 in fourth quarter to secure a 53-42 road victory on Friday night.
“We’re playing really well,” Easton coach Dave Lutz said. “Our girls play hard. They play unselfish. And when you do that, good things happen. Even against a really good team like Beca.”
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Police are searching for a man in connection with series of serious assaults.
Officers have put out an appeal saying: "WANTED - Have you seen Joseph Donnelly?"
The 28-year-old is wanted for a series of serious assaults in Wolverhampton.
His last known address was in Willenhall, and he also has links to Wolverhampton.
A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: "Enquiries to trace him are ongoing, if you’ve seen him or know where he is staying please contact West Midlands Police on 101."
To remain anonymous, contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
An event is being held in the Square, Tralee around now in solidarity with the women affected by the CervicalCheck scandal.
The organisers are asking people to show support for the women and families at the centre of this, and demand change.
Similar events under the Standing 4 Women banner are taking place right across the country from 5pm.
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Pixelbook first hands-on: Google's ultrathin Chromebook has serious build quality More impressions: the keyboard is thin but super responsive, the hinge is easy to operate one-handed. Just know this is a CHROMEbook. It doesn't run Windows or Windows apps! Just web and Android software.
ALBANY, N.Y. >> These New York lotteries were drawn Sunday:
Numbers Midday
4-9-1, Lucky Sum: 14
(four, nine, one; Lucky Sum: fourteen)
Win 4 Midday
8-1-8-2, Lucky Sum: 19
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(eight, one, eight, two; Lucky Sum: nineteen)
Numbers Evening
3-7-6, Lucky Sum: 16
(three, seven, six; Lucky Sum: sixteen)
Win 4 Evening
2-8-8-0, Lucky Sum: 18
(two, eight, eight, zero; Lucky Sum: eighteen)
Take 5
06-08-10-25-39
(six, eight, ten, twenty-five, thirty-nine)
Pick 10
02-03-06-11-14-16-17-19-22-23-26-45-63-64-65-67-68-73-74-76
(two, three, six, eleven, fourteen, sixteen, seventeen, nineteen, twenty-two, twenty-three, twenty-six, forty-five, sixty-three, sixty-four, sixty-five, sixty-seven, sixty-eight, seventy-three, seventy-four, seventy-six)
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Estimated jackpot: $229 million
Natalya talks about Tyson Kidd’s new role in WWE
“Tyson came back to the show and jumped into a new role in WWE that he loves. So, we are both in happy places. But the first time I met Brie and Bryan’s Birdie I was telling my husband, ‘So much has changed for us. Birdie almost makes me want to have a baby.’ Granted, I’m not in that place in my life yet, but Birdie is like no other baby I ever met. She is the best of Bryan and Brie. She is just so good-natured. I’ve never seen her cry. She could give any girl baby fever.”
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Chesterfield continued their dire start to the season with a 2-0 defeat at Notts County.
Substitute Jorge Grant bagged a brace as Gary Caldwell’s men were sent to the foot of the League Two table.
The Spireites are yet to finish a league game this season with their full quota of players after Scott Wiseman’s sending off on the stroke of half-time.
When I first arrived at university, there was a boy at the end of my corridor who claimed to have read the collected works of Proust.
His parents had helped him haul a dark mahogany bookcase into his cramped student room, where he invited my friend and I to peruse his collection.
During my first week of university, aged 18 and with a five-hour train journey separating me from home, the sight of that imposing bookcase filled me with anxiety.
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The powerful leader of Poland's ruling party says the president should approve a divisive bill that criminalizes certain statements about the Holocaust.
Jaroslaw Kaczynski told Poland's state radio Saturday the bill — which has ignited a dispute with Israel — is being misunderstood.
It penalizes anyone who blames Poles as a nation for the World War II crimes committed by Nazi Germany. Israel and the United States say the proposed law would infringe on free speech about the Holocaust.
Kaczynski said the bill "is being interpreted totally wrong." He says it penalizes accusing Poles as a nation but not "someone who says that somewhere, in some village, some place, a Jewish family or one Jewish person was murdered."
He says "such things did happen and we never denied that."
Snow and wintry weather are still wreaking havoc on travelers in Britain, with flights cancelled, roads sheathed in ice and rail travel disrupted.
With temperatures dropping overnight as low as minus 11.6 Celsius (11 degrees Fahrenheit), hundreds of schools were closed Monday. Europe’s largest airport, Heathrow, warned Monday that some flights would be cancelled as it cleared the backlog of flights delayed by Sunday’s snowfall.
Heathrow asked travelers to check with their airlines. In the world of interconnected air travel, any extended disruption quickly leaves planes and flight crews out of position, knocking them out of rotation for their next assignments.
National Rail said poor weather conditions are affecting travel across England and Wales. Trains on Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry, Great Western, and Virgin Trains will all also be affected.
Revlon : These fruity finds are sure to complete your springtime look. The Ultra HD Gel Lipcolor is the ultimate berry treat, in 15 long-lasting shades. You could also go for something a little sweeter with the Kiss Balms , which are sure to transport you back to the days of Lip Smackers, with their juicy flavors. And the brand's new Colorstay Eye Collection will complement the lips with its ultra-glam shadows and liners .
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The Taco Bell on Dawson Road was held up just after 7:00 Monday morning, by an armed man
Baku. 6 June. REPORT.AZ/ Price of Azerbaijani Azeri LT CIF crude oil put for sale on world markets decreased by $ 0,2 or 0,26%.
Report informs, price of oil brand Azeri LT CIF now makes $ 77,18 per barrel.
Notably, minimum price of Azeri LT CIF was recorded in December 2001 ($ 19.15) and maximum value of the brand was registered in July 2008 ($ 149.66).
Former NBA All-star Baron Davis gives his impressions of seeing Zion Williamson and what NBA player Williamson reminds him of .
An Independence family says police botched their daughter’s death investigation. Detectives say it’s suicide, but her family calls it a murder.
More thunderstorms are expected to hit the region tomorrow.
According to the Met Office, thunderstorms will reach East Midlands at about 11am on Thursday.
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The Met Office said: "Thunderstorms are expected to move northwards into southern and some eastern parts of England during Thursday morning, with further heavy showers and thunderstorms developing across a wider area during the course of the afternoon and evening. Any thunderstorms over eastern England and the north Midlands will move through relatively quickly, but further south and west, they could become slow moving and lead to torrential rain in some places. There is the potential for 30-40 mm of rain to fall in an hour and perhaps as much as 60-80 mm in two-three hours. As well as this, frequent lightning and large hail are possible."
Albany State Police are teaming up with the FBI to prepare for an active shooter situation.
Officers are going through real life scenarios here on campus to ensure they're ready in the face of a shooter.
This is the first time ASU police have participated in the training. The ALERRT program involves instructors from both the FBI and Texas State University.
For the past several weeks, they've been teaching ASU police how approach an active shooter and prevent them from killing anyone.
"Its important because we never know when an active shooter situation is going to occur," Interim Assistant Chief Marcus Guess said. "If it does, we want our officers to be prepared to encounter the situation and be prepared to keep others safe."
Officials said the training put on by the two agencies is considered one of the best in the country.
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(WOMC) — Do you have family or friends who moved out of Michigan?
This could be the perfect gift for them! Homesick Candles makes a candle that (they say) will remind one of their home state.
So, the smell of tart cherries and rich chocolate should harken back to the Great Lakes State, right? “Recall the summer months with a bouquet of honeysuckle and rose, balanced with cinnamon and a sandalwood finish,” is how their website crafts the memories of Michigan.
All candles are made in the USA with a natural soy wax and should last at least 60 hours.
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At least eight persons, including three knife-wielding assailants, were killed in a knife attack in China's Xinjiang region, the authorities said on Wednesday.
In an online statement released by the authorities on Wednesday, the incident occurred on Tuesday evening in Pishan area of Xinjiang. It said the three attackers killed five persons and injured five others before they were shot dead by the police, Efe news reported.
Home to the Muslim Uighur minority, the region witnesses frequent clashes between them and the majority Han community.
The police said they are investigating the incident and that peace has been restored in the region.
China routinely calls these incidents terror attacks and blames the Uighur separatists for them, claiming they have links with foreign militant outfits.
But Uighur associations, based abroad, deny these charges and attribute the violence in Xinjiang to repression by the Chinese regime.
Meghan Markle, 36, and Prince Harry, 33, have revealed wgho will perform the music at their royal wedding.
The happy couple took to Twitter to reveal their diverse picks for the big day.
Harry and Meghan’s choice includes a cellist and an international gospel choir from the South East area of England.
Kensington Palace tweeted: “Prince Harry and Ms. Meghan Markle have shared some further details about the music for their wedding service at St George's Chapel.
“The music will be under the direction of James Vivian, Director of Music, St George’s Chapel, including the Choir of St George's Chapel, and a selection of choral groups, soloists, and musicians.”
ISLAMABAD, Aug 14 (APP): Minister of State for Capital Administration
and Development Division (CADD), Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry on Monday said former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif had organized a successful rally at GT road.
Talking to a private news channel, he said Nawaz Sharif had presented
his case in public court through four day rally from Islamabad to
Lahore.
The minister said people had warmly welcomed the rally of Nawaz Sharif
at every place.
He said no corruption charge was proved against Ex-Prime Minister.
Neither Nawaz Sharif had threatened to any institution nor used
derogatory language against them, he added.
Commenting on Pakistan Independence Day, he congratulated the nation
on 70th Independence Day and urged the nation to remain united and committed for the stability and prosperity of the country.
Volkswagen Group Japan KK senior executive Thomas Siebert was arrested on suspicion of using an illegal stimulant, the company said.
TOKYO: Volkswagen Group Japan KK senior executive Thomas Siebert was arrested on suspicion of using an illegal stimulant, the company said.
Siebert, a 53-year-old German, was arrested on Wednesday, the company said in a statement without elaborating on the drug involved.
"We deeply regret the fact an employee of our company has been arrested due to his personal affairs," it said, adding it was cooperating with the investigation.
Police declined to comment.
Kyodo News reported earlier on that, according to police, the arrest followed a tip-off from the postal service.
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Feb 15 UK-based financial broker NEX Group said Donald Trump's victory in the U.S. presidential election had boosted trading activity, but it was too early to know whether this marked the end of a prolonged period of subdued market conditions.
Home Indiana Gibson County Man Heads to Trial After Infants Death May 30th, 2018 Mitch Angle Indiana
Kwin Boes will appear in Gibson County Superior Court on October 22nd.
On May 3rd, police were called to a home in Gibson County in regards to an unresponsive infant.
3 month old Parker Boes was taken to Riley Hospital in Indianapolis where he later died from blunt force trauma to the head.
Boes is charged with Aggravated Battery Resulting in Death and Neglect of a Dependent Resulting in a Death.
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Eight people suffered serious injury following a crash between coach bus and van near Stayner. Clearview Fire says there were minor injuries among the 41 children and teens on the bus, while those in the SUV were severely injured, following the crash on highway 26 near 30-31st Sideroad in the Stayner area around 2:00 this afternoon. OPP Sgt. Peter Leon was unable to confirm the ages of those injured, but does say some of the wounded are being airlifted to Sick Kids Hospital in Toronto. The Stayner Arena hall was used as a shelter for those on the coach bus, while food and water was provided by the Stayner Lions. The passengers and driver had since departed the arena, bound for their home in Hamilton.
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A 64-year-old man who worked at Mills Fleet Farm in Mankato stands accused of trying to take upskirt pictures of a customer.
Jerry Lee Courson of Cleveland is charged with one misdemeanor count of disorderly conduct.
According to the complaint, authorities were called to Fleet Farm on July 29th after a woman reported that Courson approached her several times as she was buying supplies and aimed his cell phone up her skirt.
Police say Courson told them he did try to photograph underneath the victim’s skirt “because she was attractive,” but claimed he chickened out because he didn’t want to get in trouble at work.
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A 9-year-old boy was shot in the abdomen during a home invasion in La Mercy north of Durban on Saturday afternoon.
Reaction Unit SA spokesman Prem Balram said it was alleged that five armed suspects in a VW Golf had entered the property under the pretext of making inquiries about a crèche which was being run from the home.
“The suspects then produced firearms and robbed the family of their personal belongings.
“As the assailants exited the home, they fired random shots towards the house. One of the bullets struck the 9-year-old child in the abdomen while he was seated on his grandparents’ balcony‚” Balram said.
He said when paramedics arrived on the scene it was established that the boy had been rushed to hospital by private means.
Mrs Morenike Babington-Ashaye, a former chairman of Ogun State Internal Revenue Service, has called on Nigerians to demand for accountability, transparency and good governance over the administration of the taxes they pay. However, she said this could be achieved through regular public sensitisation that would help in enlightening citizens on the importance of participating in governance.
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Aetna and Humana have terminated plans for their $34 billion merger after deciding not to appeal a judge's decision to block the deal on antitrust grounds. WSJ's Lee Hawkins explains. Photo: Associated Press
Take a look at what Michigan is getting in Cincinnati Moeller three-star offensive guard Zach Carpenter. The 6-4, 290-pounder is the No. 15 offensive guard nationally and the No. 12 player in the state of Ohio.
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Dallas Stars center Tyler Seguin (91) takes the puck down the ice ahead of Nashville Predators center Mike Fisher (12) during the first period of their game on Thursday, December 8, 2016 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas. (Ashley Landis/The Dallas Morning News)
Tyler Seguin got the last laugh before the Dallas Stars matchup against the Winnipeg Jets Tuesday night.
Many players try to be the last player off the ice after pregame warmups in the NHL, but only a few succeed.
And one of the fastest growing rivalries in this game within the game belongs to Dallas' Tyler Seguin and Winnipeg's Mark Scheifele.
During an October trip to Winnipeg, it took a hard fought battle of rock-paper-scissors to determine a winner between these fierce competitors.
On Tuesday, however, Tyler Seguin pulled something out of the heel playbook to earn a controversial victory.
April 12 Biofrontera AG:
* Sales increased 48 pct to 6.1 million euros ($6.47 million) for full year 2016 compared to 4.1 million euros in 2015
* Operational result was -11.8 million euros for full year 2016 compared to -10.2 million euros for 2015
* Net loss before taxes was -10.6 million euros for full year 2016, as compared to -11.2 million euros for same period in previous year Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9429 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
MARTINSBURG, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania State Police trooper who was slain on duty will be laid to rest this week.
Twenty-three-year-old Trooper Landon Weaver was shot and killed while responding to a domestic complaint Friday night in Huntingdon County, in central Pennsylvania. State police shot and killed the suspect in Weaver’s death after an overnight manhunt.
Weaver graduated from the police academy last summer and was assigned to the Huntingdon barracks. He was married in June.
The John K. Bolger Funeral Home says there will be a visitation Wednesday at the Jaffa Shrine Center in Altoona. Weaver’s funeral will be Thursday at the Jaffa Shrine Center. He’ll be buried at Fairview Cemetery in Martinsburg.
Weaver was the 97th member of the Pennsylvania State Police to be killed in the line of duty.
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April 5 Enservco Corp:
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* Enservco Corp - amendment with respect to co's amended and restated revolving credit and security agreement dated as of September 12, 2014
* Enservco- amendment modified definition of adjusted Ebitda,amended certain financial covenants of co,amended term of 2014 credit agreement to April 30, 2018
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World's best sailing destinations Published 4th July 2018 Email
Photos of the world's best sailing destinations include Greece, Turkey, Croatia, Italy, the BVIs, Antigua, the Bahamas, Grenada, St Lucia, Thailand, Tonga, Tahiti, the Seychelles, and Australia's Whitsundays.
The High Court has bundled all five MP citizenship cases together for a directions hearing next week.
Barnaby Joyce's citizenship case will be heard with four others in the High Court in Brisbane on August 24.
The High Court will determine whether Mr Joyce, former Greens senators Larissa Waters and Scott Ludlam, One Nation senator Malcolm Roberts and former minister Matt Canavan are eligible to sit in parliament under section 44 of the constitution due to their dual citizenship.
Senators Waters and Ludlam have already resigned from parliament and Senator Canavan has stood aside from the cabinet pending the court outcome.
Grandal went 2-for-3 with a triple, a home run and a pair of runs scored in Tuesday's win over Pittsburgh.
After a strong start to the campaign, Grandal's bat had really cooled off in the month of June (.162/.197/.324). The catcher's prolonged slump caused him to revert back to being on the strong side of a platoon with Austin Barnes, after serving as the Dodgers' primary catcher early on. Still, Grandal should receive enough playing time against righties in order for his power (12 homers and .211 isolated power mark) to remain relevant in most fantasy formats.
Newtownabbey PSNI are attempting to reunite a stolen pit bike with its owner.
In the early hours of June 25, police arrested a male on suspicion of theft. He was pushing a 110cc Stomp pit bike along Antrim Road, Glengormley.
If you had a similar item stolen at this time or know if anyone who has, call police on 101, quoting incident no. 227 25/06/18
Toronto police say they will resume digging at a property where accused serial killer Bruce McArthur worked as a landscaper.
Police have already found the remains of seven men buried in planters at the property in midtown Toronto.
McArthur, 66, has been charged with first-degree murder in the deaths of eight men with ties to Toronto's gay village.
"We originally did a dig at the property over the winter and nothing was found," police spokeswoman Meaghan Gray said.
Train enthusiast Mary Krull purchased two rail cars and will have them refurbished over the next year and will turn them into a coffee house and a beer and wine bar mixed with a restaurant.
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HONG KONG, March 31 Hanergy Thin Film Power Group, the solar panel maker being investigated by Hong Kong's securities regulator, said its parent had paid down some overdue debt, part of a push to end an almost two-year share trading suspension.
Parent Hanergy Holding paid 1.5 billion yuan ($218 million) in overdue trade receivables on March 10, reducing the overdue amount owed to about HK$3.2 billion ($412 million), Hanergy said in a securities filing late on Thursday.
Founder and former Chairman Li Hejun also signed a "deed of guarantee" committing to pay the remainder of the funds over a period of two years after shares in Hanergy resume trading. Li pledged 1.4 billion Hanergy shares as collateral on the payment agreement. (Reporting by Elzio Barreto; Editing by Edwina Gibbs)
Colin O’Brien was a rising name in Milwaukee’s nascent Americana scene—before moving to Nashville and pairing up with Travis Burch. The duo’s new album, Avalanche , includes a haunting rendition of the spookily enigmatic “Peggy-O" and a spirited “I Know You Rider." Original songs tend toward campfire ditties, yet “Rough in the Diamond" works as an endearing rebuke of the argument that change is always for the best.
O’Brien and Burch perform 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 1 at Linneman’s Riverwest Inn.
Moonlight Cinema is back for a week of Christmas screenings at Serpentine Green in Peterborough from November 27to December 3.
Enjoy your favourite Christmas films straight from the comfort of your own car.
The Muppets Christmas Carol gets things under way, and you can also see National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, The Nightmare Before Christmas, The Santa Clause, Elf, The Polar Express, How The Grinch Stole Christmas, It’s a Wonderful Life, Grease, Home Alone, The Lion King, Die Hard and Love Actually.Refreshments will be available on site.
www.moonlightcinema.com/peterborough
Yellowknife (August 11, 2017) – The Department of Infrastructure would like to advise that road delays can be expected from August 14 to 18 on the Yellowknife Access Road due to road construction.
The project involves resurfacing a section of road in front of YK Motors, which will allow for a smoother drive. Motorists can expect delays as traffic will be reduced to two lanes.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Greg Hanna at 867-767-9082 ext. 31046 or greg_hanna@gov.nt.ca.
Who’s hiring across County Kildare this week? Check out the Leinster Leader recruitment pages for a roundup of the best jobs in Kildare.
Kildare County Council is hiring for the position of permanent assistant chief fire officer.
A position is available for a part-time receptionist/administrator in a busy office environment in the Newbridge, Naas, Kilcullen area.
The Leinster Leader is hiring sales executives, based in Naas.
For details on all the above positions and how to apply for the roles, see this week's Leinster Leader - out now!
JAKARTA Feb 14 Indonesia's biggest bank by assets, PT Bank Mandiri Tbk, posted a sharp drop in net profit for 2016 due to an increase in provisions for bad loans, its chief executive said on Tuesday.
State-controlled Mandiri delivered a net profit of 13.8 trillion rupiah ($1.04 billion) for 2016, Mandiri CEO Kartika Wirjoatmodjo told reporters ahead of an earnings briefing.
That was lower than a net profit of 20.3 trillion rupiah a year ago. It was also below an average estimate of 15.7 trillion rupiah by 20 analysts, according to Thomson Reuters data. ($1 = 13,325.00 rupiah) (Reporting by Cindy Silviana, writing by Eveline Danubrata; Editing by Himani Sarkar)
KEY WEST, Fla. (AP) — Authorities say two men have been arrested in the 2010 theft of a museum's 17th-century gold bar, valued at $550,000.
A U.S. Department of Justice statement says 41-year-old Richard Steven Johnson, of Rio Linda, California, and 32-year-old Jarred Alexander Goldman, of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, were arrested Monday and charged with conspiring to steal and stealing the gold bar from the Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage Museum in Key West.
Both await arraignment. It wasn't known if they have lawyers.
The 74.8-ounce (2.1-kilogram) bar was found in 1980 on a 1622 Spanish galleon wreck off the Florida Keys by the late shipwreck salvor Mel Fisher. Authorities say it hasn't been recovered.
The artifact was long displayed in an acrylic museum case, allowing visitors to touch and lift it.
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Over the weekend, much of the world looked on in horror. Now two days later, people here at home are feeling the impact of the Charlottesville violence. Some say they fear a new generation of white supremacists will emerge.
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Forest Service Warns Visitors Of The Prince Creek Foot Bridge Wash-out On North Shore Of Lake Chelan
US Forest Service has issued an alert for Prince Creek Campground on Lake Chelan
Lake Chelan Lakeshore Trail hikers and Prince Creek Campground users–Prince Creek Footbridge has washed out!
During the week of May 22 the footbridge over Prince Creek washed out due to high water flow.
Three college students were abducted and stripped naked and tortured by an influential person of the area in Gujrat’s Rehmania neighbourhood, reported a private news channel.
According to details, the students, identified as Hasnain, Zain and Usama, were abducted after a scuffle broke out between two rival groups in their college and were subjected to worst kind of humiliation. They were locked in a room and tortured after being stripped naked.
The suspects also filmed the whole episode.
A case was lodged after the news broke on the TV channel in the presence of Hasnain’s father. Police have also initiated a search to arrest the culprits.
A New York man was arrested for allegedly stealing more than 100 cellphones at Coachella after tech-savvy festivalgoers tracked him down using "Find My iPhone."Police said Reinaldo De Jesus Henao, 36, was arrested on festival grounds on Friday, the first day of the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival.Several festivalgoers noticed that their cellphones were missing and activated their "Find My iPhone" feature, which provides users with the GPS location of their phones.Police then followed Henao though the venue and detained him.Officers said they found a backpack with more than 100 cellphones in Henao's possession.Some of the phones were returned to the victims, and the remaining devices were turned into the festival's lost and found, where they can be reclaimed.Henao was booked into the Larry D. Smith Correctional Center on suspicion of grand theft and receiving stolen property. He was released on Saturday after posting $10,000 bail, according to inmate records.
On Monday Cedar Point experienced a power outage so many rides were stuck at the top or in parts of them with people on it! One man was on the Millennium Force and went on Facebook Live to talk about what was happening. Park Employees were helping people off the rides and power was restored in two hours.
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Stevie Nicks may not have taken part in the recently released Buckingham McVie album like the rest of her Fleetwood Mac bandmates, but she does have a new song out.
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Sigmavision is delighted to announce the appointment of Chris Coyle as Sales Director joining the Sigmavision Board.
Previously Sales Director at Pro-Align Ltd, the UK Distributor for Hunter Engineering, Chris Coyle was central to Pro-Align’s significant growth, with responsibility for the sales of Hunter Quick Tread drive over ramps, featuring Sigmavision’s TreadReader technology.
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MADRID, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Giampaolo Pazzini struck an 89th-minute equaliser on his Levante debut to earn his side a deserved 2-2 draw against struggling giants Real Madrid on Saturday.
Madrid stay fourth after the veteran Italian forward broke through on goal and fired past Keylor Navas, who got a hand to it but could not keep the ball out.
Sergio Ramos, back from injury, opened the scoring with a header in the 11th minute from Toni Kroos´s corner, but Emmanuel Boateng equalised shortly before halftime when he slotted home from the edge of the area after Navas had denied Jose Luis Morales.
Isco, brought on for the ineffective Gareth Bale, looked to have earned Madrid the three points when he slammed home in the 81st minute but Pazzini, on loan from Verona, had the final say. (Reporting by Rik Sharma; Editing by Clare Fallon)
HOUSTON — Houston drivers are encouraged to use caution while traveling on roads and highways Wednesday as heavy rain hits the local area.
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Kalil (neck) is listed as out for Sunday's game against the Lions, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
The timetable for Kalil's return is still hazy. Tyler Larsen is expected to fill in as the Panthers' starter for the time being.
APOLLO, Pa. — A family has been reunited with its dog 10 years after the dog went missing.
Debra Suierveld and her family assumed their dog Abby had died after she ran away in 2008 from their home in Apollo, but decade-old sadness turned to joy on Saturday when Suierveld received word someone had found the dog.
The black Labrador mix showed up on George Speiring's front porch in Lower Burrell, 10 miles (16 kilometres) west of Apollo. Speiring contacted Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley, which discovered the dog's microchip and was able to contact Suierveld.
Someone had taken good care of Abby over the years. Abby is in great health and remembers things the family taught her, Suierveld said.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Melania Trump is trying to tamp down speculation about why she's not been seen in public in nearly three weeks.
The first lady tweeted Wednesday about the media "working overtime speculating where I am & what I'm doing. Rest assured, I'm here at the @WhiteHouse w my family, feeling great, & working hard on behalf of children & the American people!"
Mrs. Trump was last seen in public in the wee hours of May 10 when she joined President Donald Trump to welcome home three Americans released from detention in North Korea.
The White House announced four days later that she had been admitted to a hospital to treat a benign kidney condition.
The first lady had recently launched her initiative to teach kindness to children.
Phone games company Gram are 'committed to the UK' and not worried by Brexit
Gram Games, which secured backing from one of the early- stage investors in Deliveroo, opened its first international studio in London this year.
This was its first major move since launching in Istanbul in 2012.
Gram - which is best known for free-to-play titles including Tetris-inspired 1010!, Six!, and its Merged! series - secured around £900,000 from angel investors and venture capital funds including Deliveroo backer hummingbird in the first few years of operations.
Kaan Karamanci, a founder and early-stage investor in the firm, said London offered the possibility of scaling up the business and diversifying its revenues.
6:06pm–#Bridgeport CT– A man changing a tire on Crescent Avenue near Waterview was approached by two males who wanted to take his car. The man was shot in the arm and stabbed. The suspects fled and the man drove himself to Bridgeport Hospital.
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WASHINGTON — The White House says rebooting the Mideast peace process is a very high priority for the Trump administration, although peace may not come in the form of a two-state solution.
A senior White House official says President Donald Trump is eager to begin facilitating a peace deal and hoping to bring the Israelis and Palestinians together sometime soon.
Trump is meeting Wednesday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The official says that peace is the goal, regardless of whether it comes in the form of a two-state solution. The official spoke on condition of anonymity in order to preview the meeting.
BALTIMORE (AP) - A Baltimore school police officer caught on video slapping and kicking a teen at a school while another officer stood by has accepted a plea deal.
News media outlets report Anthony Spence entered an Alford plea on Tuesday to a second-degree assault charge, not admitting guilt, but acknowledging prosecutors have enough evidence to convict.
Instead of facing jail time, Spence will get probation before judgment and 18 months of supervised probation. He must also resign from the school police force within 90 days.
Documents show a witness to the March 1 encounter said a second officer, Saverna Bias, told Spence to hit the youth, and Spence then hit and kicked the teen.
Spence's attorney, Warren Brown, says the student spat on Spence.
Bias will go to trial on assault charges.
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“Fearless Girl” was meant to be up for only one week, and had it remained so, it may not have given rise to so much protest and analysis about what such a sculpture means for feminism, public art, and Wall Street. Those a big topics for one sculpture to take on, but if Fearless Girl ends up staying for good, it will be because she’s raised questions about female empowerment and representation well beyond Wall Street.
John Frank Kukla, 89, of Collinsville, died Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017, at University Nursing & Rehab in Edwardsville.
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A lawyer for former residential school students excluded from a national apology in 2008 says Justin Trudeau will be in Labrador on Nov. 24 to apologize.
Steven Cooper says the Prime Minister's Office has confirmed he'll be in Goose Bay for an event that's expected to include about 300 people.
About 1,000 class-action members accepted a $50-million package from the federal government to settle claims of abuse and cultural losses.
A spokesman for Trudeau could not be immediately reached.
Former prime minister Stephen Harper excluded the province's former residential schools from an apology and compensation package, saying they were different.
But lawyers for students of four schools in Labrador and one in Newfoundland argued Ottawa owed the same duty of care to them after the province joined Confederation in 1949.
Former Green Bay guard Trevor Anderson is transferring to Wisconsin, one of two walk-ons who will round out the Badgers' roster this season.
Anderson played one season with the Phoenix, starting the first 20 games in 2016-17 before being sidelined by a back injury.
Anderson averaged 9.8 points and shot nearly 38 percent from 3-point range. He will redshirt in 2017-18.
In high school at Stevens Point, Anderson was the AP's Player of the Year in Wisconsin in 2016. He led his school to back-to-back state titles.
Anderson said on Twitter last month that he had decided to transfer to Wisconsin. Badgers coach Greg Gard made it official on Wednesday.
Gard also announced the addition of walk-on freshman Walt McGrory. The guard from Edina, Minnesota averaged 26 points in his senior season.
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This young pup is available for adoption at the Harrison County Dog Pound! Valentino is headed to the Belmont County Correctional Institution for training, but is available and ready for a forever home! If you're interested in adopting him, call the Harrison County Dog pound at (740) 942-4080.
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A 16-year-old boy has been rushed to hospital after being stabbed in Richmond Hill.
The stabbing happened late Sunday night in the area of Silver Linden Drive, in the Yonge Street and 16th Avenue area, York Regional Police said.
The teen victim was transported to hospital with serious injuries, police said.
No suspect information was immediately available.
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Drug treatment is now covered for Indiana Medicaid recipients, but some enrolled in the Healthy Indiana Plan will now be subject to a work requirement.
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Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb announced the federally approved changes Friday.
More than 400,000 poor people receive insurance through the Healthy Indiana Plan, or HIP, which is funded through former President Barack Obama's signature health care law.
The new work requirement has a long list of exemptions and will apply to only about a quarter of those enrolled, including many who already work. Those without at least a part-time job will be required to participate in a state job training program to qualify.
Holcomb estimates that the drug treatment component will provide up to $80 million a year. Anyone on Medicaid is eligible, including HIP enrollees.
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Rep. Steny Hoyer, the House minority whip, has been hospitalized with pneumonia, an aide said Wednesday.
Hoyer, 79, was admitted to George Washington University Hospital on Tuesday and “is being treated with antibiotics and resting,” Katie Grant, his spokeswoman, said in a statement.
The Democratic congressman “is expected to make a full recovery quickly,” she said.
Hoyer, who was elected to the House in 1981, represents Maryland’s 5th District.
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One more person was on Saturday arrested in connection with the killing of Chandan Gupta in a mob attack on a motorcycle rally taken out to celebrate Republic Day in Uttar Pradesh’s Kasganj.
Gupta had died of a gunshot. The killing had led to a spiral of violence in the town in which at least three shops, two buses and a car were torched.
Police had on Wednesday arrested Saleem Javaid, the main accused in the killing of Gupta.
Another accused, Rahat Qureshi, was nabbed from Kanshi Ram Colony on Saturday, Superintendent of Police Piyush Srivastva said.
Qureshi is accused of instigating a riot, the SP said.
Police have intensified patrolling in sensitive areas to instil confidence among the people shaken by the recent violence.
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A SWAT incident is unfolding in Rogers Park just north of the Loyola University campus, according to officials.
Police officers responded to the 6800 block of North Sheridan Avenue, a busy street lined with apartment buildings catering to students, just after 9:45 p.m., police said.
The Chicago Fire Department also responded about 10:30 p.m., officials said.
Officers blocked traffic on Sheridan from West North Shore Avenue to West Morse Avenue.
The situation was still active as of 1:20 a.m.
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Emergency crews are on the scene of a carnival in Richmond, where there's been reports of an accident.
This is in the old K-Mart parking lot off Midlothian Turnpike. Witnesses report someone fell off the Ferris wheel.
One witness said it looked like a Ferris wheel car had flipped over and a child was stuck on top. Paramedics were attending another person on the ground.
Another witness said a child in the car opened the cabin door while it was in motion, and the door caught on a support, which caused it to flip.
According to Dreamland Amusement, ride inspectors are on the way. The representative told NBC12 that the accident was caused by "patron error" from someone riding the ride.
Three people were in the car, two are children. One person was taken to the hospital as a precaution, according to Dreamland Amusement.
The carnival is shut down until further notice.
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Police are searching for a suspect in a Sunday morning shooting. Two people were shot near Chuck City Lounge. Both victims suffered non-life threatening injuries. The victims got into a fight inside the club, and when they left they heard gunfire from the parking lot across the street. No arrests have been made.
You can’t turn on the news lately without seeing something about it, the United Airlines passenger removal story. But you may have wondered, just what lawsuits could United Airlines be facing as a result of this.
Brian Cunha of Brian Cunha & Associates joined us on set Tuesday to discuss this.
MADRID, March 31 Spain's minority government has approved its long-delayed draft budget plan for 2017, spokesman Inigo Mendez de Vigo said at a news conference following the weekly cabinet meeting.
The government's official economic forecasts for 2017, also presented on Friday, remain unchanged, with growth seen coming at 2.5 percent after the economy expanded by 3.2 percent in 2016.
"The figures are very conservative," the government said in a statement on the forecasts. (Reporting by Sarah White; Editing by Paul Day)
The long awaiting mixed martial arts debut of IBJJF and ADCC champion, Rodolfo Vieira occurred on Saturday and he walked out of the cage with a first round submission victory. He defeated Zarylbek Daniyar of Kyrgyzstan via rear naked choke at 2:27 in the opening frame.
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It has been quite the winter high school sports season for a number of Harford County student-athelets, as seven basketball players hot the 1,000 point mark and three wrestlers accomplished the goal of winning 100 career matches. The Aegis congratulates them for their memorable moments.
Applebee's is serving $1 margaritas all of October.
The casual dining chain launched "Dollarita" on October 1. The promotion — which features margaritas on the rocks — will continue to the end of the month.
"We focus on our food a lot, but 'bar' is in our name, and it is an integral part of what makes Applebee's a great neighborhood destination," Patrick Kirk, vice president of beverage innovation at Applebee's, said in a statement.
Applebee's is doubling down on deals to attract budget shoppers and its history as a bar as casual dining sales have slumped. In August, executives announced that the chain plans to close between 105 and 135 locations this year.
June 14, 2017 - With great fanfare, Hederman Brothers, a 119-year old family-owned commercial printer near Jackson, Miss., recently held an open house at its new 50,000-sq.-ft. facility in Madison County.
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About Support group for carers of people in the early stage of dementia
The peer support group gives people the opportunity to meet with others who understand some of what they are going through. Run by a facilitator, the sessions offer a chance to ask questions, get information and share experiences in a safe and supportive environment.
ManAlexia Hoffman greets her brother Van Hoffman, 11, before the start of play at the 4th annual Special Olympics Golf tournament at Sonoma Ranch Golf Course Saturday, Sept. 30. The four-player scramble benefited Special Olympics New Mexico and athletes with intellectual disabilities in Las Cruces, with entry fees of $100 per person, $400 per team and sponsorship options. Funds raised allow Special Olympians to travel and compete in state competitions throughout the year, giving them “opportunities to feel good about who they are and celebrate their accomplishments, which carry over into the classroom, the home, the job and the community,” according to Special Olympics New Mexico. For more views of the tournament, see page 34.
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Lee Carter (played by Danny-Boy Hatchard) hasn’t been seen on EastEnders since February 2018.
Fans immediately demanded the favourite returned as soon as he drove away from Albert Square.
And now Tony Clay star, Callum ‘Halfway’ Highway, has waded in on the debate.
He told Inside Soap a return for Lee would help develop his own character even more.
Tony said: “If I selfishly think of my storyline right now, would bring back Danny-Boy Hatchard, who played Lee Carter - just to throw him into the Halfway and Whitney mix to see what happens.
– Below is video from a promotional visit to Germany Cesaro made for WWE earlier this year:
– As noted, Tony Nese worked a WWE Main Event match on Monday in Las Vegas as he teamed with Drew Gulak to face Cedric Alexander and Mustafa Ali. Nese had been out of action for just over a week with a foot injury. Dave Meltzer noted on Wrestling Observer Radio that Nese was just cleared to return to the ring on Monday.
– WWE Shop has released new t-shirts for RAW Tag Team Champions Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson, seen below:
Actress Failed To Pay More Than $150K In Back Taxes
Ex-Real Housewives of Atlanta star Kim Fields has finally dropped $155,000 to pay up on her massive debt to Uncle Sam.
And the IRS has headed to court to explain their years long beef with the actress over unpaid taxes has finally been settled.
According to official records, the IRS filed a release of the Federal Tax Lien against Fields on December 3rd in Georgia Court.
The IRS originally hit the “Facts of Life” star with the lien back in 2013 over her refusal to pay up on $155,378.04 in taxes for the year 2009.
The court documents explain Kim has finally settled her massive tax debt and the feds are no longer on the hunt for her property and assets to seize, because to she finally sent off the check for her unpaid taxes.
Kim starred in Season 8 of the “Real Housewives of Atlanta,” but decided to leave the show following only a season. She went on to be cast on Dancing with the Stars earlier, where she was eliminated fifth earlier this year.
NEW YORK — Brazilian construction conglomerate Odebrecht has been ordered to pay $2.6 billion in fines to settle charges it bribed officials in a dozen countries.
The payout ordered by Judge Raymond Dearie in New York City came after a plea agreement was reached in December.
In a Brooklyn federal court proceeding Monday lasting only a few minutes, Dearie imposed the terms of the December deal between the company and prosecutors.
As a result, Odebrecht will pay nearly $2.4 billion to Brazil, $116 million to Switzerland and $93 million to the United States. The company will also retain an independent compliance monitor.
In December, Odebrecht apologized for its involvement in corruption scandals that led to the arrest of its former chief executives and several of its officials.
DAYTON >> Police in southwestern Ohio say a Dayton school bus ran a red light and collided with another vehicle, leaving two students on the bus with minor injuries.
The Dayton Daily News reports about two dozen students were on the bus when it collided with a sport utility vehicle Monday morning.
WDTN-TV reports the two injured children were taken to a local hospital.
The bus driver and the driver of the SUV weren’t hurt.
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The frowning face of a he goat does not prevent the owner from selling it.
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If auction houses dealing in 20th-century Indian art have a staple, that artist has to be Jamini Roy. There has yet to be an auction that has not featured works by this prominent artist who defined a new wave of art practice, unleashing the juggernaut of modernism in a country that had been previously stultified by academic realism. Roy broke those conventions to launch a movement that was populist for being folk-like but with the ability to evoke local sentiments. That he was prolific is by now well known, but Roy also often painted the same simple scenes over and over again, ...
VICTORIA -- British Columbia Premier John Horgan will be giving his government's decision on the future of the controversial Site C hydroelectric dam this morning.
The New Democrat government has been debating whether to continue the construction of the $8.3-billion dam or cancel the work midway through the job.
The B.C. Utilities Commission, an independent energy regulator, concluded in its assessment that the dam is over budget and behind schedule.
The dam has been marked by deeply divisive approaches to environmental, economic, technological and Indigenous concerns that have become the front lines of political battles in B.C.
An estimated $4 billion has been spent so far on the dam that has been under construction for more than two years.
B.C. Hydro, the province's public utility, has said more than 2,000 people are working on Site C, which is in the Peace River area near Fort St. John.
Mike Comrie, Hilary Duff‘s ex-husband, has been accused of rape.
The 36-year-old former hockey player reportedly met up with the woman on Saturday (February 11) at a bar in the Los Angeles area before going back to his condo in West Hollywood. The woman says she was raped multiple times, TMZ reports, and immediately went to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center after leaving to get a rape kit done.
Sources tell the publication that Mike knew the woman well and insists it was consensual. Sources continue that the encounter involved a third woman, who has not filed any charges. The LAPD is investigating the rape claim. Nothing official has been released at this time.
YEREVAN (Reuters) - Armenian opposition leader Nikol Pashinyan called on supporters to stage a rally on Wednesday after talks with ruling Republican Party planned were canceled.
Talks were initially planned for Wednesday after the resignation of prime minister Serzh Sarksyan on Monday following almost two weeks of street protests that plunged the impoverished ex-Soviet republic into political crisis.
“The Republican Party is thinking about taking advantage of Serzh Sarksyan’s resignation and wants to keep power,” Pashinyan said in a video appeal posted on his Facebook page.
“We can’t agree on the appointment this party’s representative as prime minister and we can’t allow this corrupted system to continue existence.”
Iowa State tackle Jake Campos is even more anxious for the new season to begin.
The former West Des Moines Valley standout entered last season as the Cyclones most experienced offensive lineman. But a broken leg in fall camp ended his season before it began and Campos hopes to lead an improved offensive line.
“We are coming together more than I have seen from our lines in the past”, said Campos. “This group is a real tight knit group and everyone feeds off each other in a very positive way. I think we are going to do very well.”
With experience at quarterback, receiver and running back Campos says the Cyclones have the skill needed to make major strides.
“It is great to have those people because we have got some of the best playmakers in our conference ands all we have got to do is give them a chance and they will make us look real good”, added Campos. That’s a real good thing to have as an offensive line.”
Iowa State opens September 2nd against Northern Iowa.
HIV cure research to date has focused on clearing the virus from T cells, a type of white blood cell that is an essential part of the immune system. Yet investigators in the Division of Infectious Diseases at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine have found the virus persists in HIV-infected macrophages.
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JOHNSON CITY, TN (WJHL) – Johnson City Police Department officers were called to a single-vehicle crash involving a car that had run off the highway and fell onto a road below.
Sgt. Chris Stine told us that a car was traveling eastbound towards Unicoi on Interstate 26 when it hit a guardrail and fell off the road onto West Lakeview Drive.
Three people were in the car when it crashed, but no injuries were reported.
Charges are pending in the crash.
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Donald Trump Jr.'s wife took legal steps on Thursday to formally end their 12-year marriage, and the couple issued a statement saying they're going their separate ways but "will always have tremendous respect for each other and our families."
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EXPERTS AT WORK: More Economic Malpractice at the IMF.
Dan Mitchell:
In a perverse way, though, I admire their brassiness. They’re now arguing that higher taxes are good for growth.
This isn’t a joke. They never offer any evidence, of course, but it’s now routine to find international bureaucrats asserting that there will be more prosperity if more resources are taken out of the private sector and given to politicians (see the 3:30 mark of this video for some evidence).
Christine Lagarde, the lavishly paid head of the IMF, is doubling down on this bizarre idea that higher tax burdens are a way to generate more growth for poor nations.
I haven't spoken out publicly during this search as not to taint the process in any way. I am so humbled by all of the kind words! It is no secret that my ultimate goal is to be the h.c. at our alma mater. It's now time to come together and support our new leader! #SMUPRIDE
Elle King was supposed to get married to Andrew “Fergie” Ferguson over the weekend, but instead she went to a concert.
The singer shared a video of herself at an Eagles of Death Metal Show on Saturday night. She wrote alongside the video, “Skipped out on my wedding. I married Rock&Roll instead so I hopped on tour with EAGLES OF F–KING DEATH METAL.”
She also shared a photo with an unidentified friend at the show writing, “Just a couple’a gals on a Rock&Roll tour.”
Ferguson has yet to comment.
King hinted that there was trouble in paradise with a March 28th Instagram post. She wrote, “All my single ladies” on a snap of her with her pals.
King is the daughter of Rob Schneider. She became engaged to Ferguson in February 2016 after he proposed while on a boat under the Golden Gate Bridge.
SALT LAKE CITY (AP)  The window has opened for oil, gas, uranium and coal companies to make requests or stake claims to lands that were cut from two sprawling Utah national monuments by President Trump in December but there doesn't appear to be a rush to seize the opportunities.
For anyone interested in the uranium on the lands removed from Bears Ears National Monument, all they need to do is stake a few corner posts in the ground and pay a few hundred dollars under a federal law created in 1872 that harkens back to the days of the Wild West.
It was unclear if anyone was doing that Friday.
The Bureau of Land Management declined repeated requests for information.
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Steve Bloch, legal director of the Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance, said he was told by the BLM Friday that inquiries were made but no claims sent in.
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Arsene Wenger has named a bizarre Arsenal line-up to face Middlesbrough with several key players missing, others recalled and a brand new formation included.
Petr Cech and Rob Holding are both included while Shkodran Mustafi has been dropped from the squad altogether, among six changes for the Gunners.
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England ODI captain Eoin Morgan has been ruled out of Thursday’s Hurricane Relief Twenty20 Challenge with a fractured finger.
Morgan was due to lead a World XI against West Indies in match that will raise funds to restore cricket grounds in the Caribbean following hurricanes Irma and Maria last year.
But the 31-year-old will now sit out the contest after picking up the injury during Middlesex’s game against Somerset on Sunday, with Shahid Afridi his replacement as skipper.
“It is not a bad crack but it is bad enough to keep him out of tomorrow’s Middlesex game and the World XI game,” said stand-in director of England cricket Andy Flower.
“It is not a huge concern, it is one we can hopefully manage past in about a week.”
England’s Sam Billings will take Morgan’s place in the squad, while Sam Curran and Tymal Mills have also been drafted in. (SportsMax)
Wichita police have arrested two men in connection with a Thursday shooting that left a man dead, according to online records. Dawson Slater, 21, and Zachary Scogin, 22, both of Wichita, were arrested on Friday and booked into the Sedgwick County Jail.
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Five St. Landry Parish teenagers ranging in age from 13-16 years old are accused of stealing two horses and tack from Dominique's Stockyard in Opelousas on April 4, 2017. Investigators with the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry Livestock Brand Commission say the horses were stolen from the stockyard.
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Subtropical Storm Alberto is pictured nearing the Florida Panhandle in this May 27, 2018 NASA handout photo. NASA/Handout via REUTERS
(Reuters) - The center of tropical depression Alberto, which threatens heavy rainfall, is moving across west-central Indiana, with little-change in strength forecast during the next 36 hours, the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) said on Wednesday.
The system will transition to an extratropical wave cyclone as the remnant circulation encounters an upper level trough moving east across the Great Lakes through Thursday, the Miami-based weather forecaster said.
Tropical depression Alberto is located about 70 miles (113 km) south of South Bend, Indiana with maximum sustained winds of 30 miles per hour (45 kph), it said.
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A DeLand man was killed and a British man was seriously injured in a wrong-way crash in Volusia County on Sunday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Around 2 p.m., troopers say 38-year-old Heriberto Soto Cruz was driving his 2012 Chevrolet Impala southbound in the northbound lanes of Woodland Boulevard near Mercers Fernery Road when he struck a 2017 Nissan SUV driven by 50-year-old Gavin Dickinson of the United Kingdom.
Cruz was killed, and Dickinson was seriously injured in the crash, troopers said.
The crash is under investigation.
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BAGHDAD: A suicide car bomb attack in a densely-populated neighbourhood of Baghdad Monday killed at least 17 people and left dozens wounded, police and hospital officials said.
Many of the victims were daily labourers waiting for jobs at an intersection in Sadr City, a sprawling majority Shiite neighbourhood in the northeast of the capital that has been repeatedly targeted.
ORLANDO, Fla. - Students returning from spring break to Florida International University will hold a moment of silence to honor the six people killed in the collapse of a pedestrian bridge that was supposed to be a campus showcase.
The Miami university will hold this ceremony at 1:47 p.m. Monday, the same time the bridge fell on Thursday, as the first step in healing the community.
[MORE: Who were the victims of Miami bridge collapse? | All 6 victims recovered in Florida bridge collapse | FIU resumes classes, but life 'will be far from normal']
Also Monday, lawyers in Orlando plan to announce the filing of the first lawsuit over the bridge collapse, which crushed cars under tons of concrete.
Officials said 8th Street remains closed as an investigation into the collapse continues.
A vigil for the victims also is planned for Wednesday.
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I read Senator Rob Portman's letter to the editor "I will continue to base my decisions on facts and what I believe is in Ohio's best interest" with considerable anger and disgust. There are forest fires out west that don't blow that much smoke! Stripped of all the political bloviating, you voted to screw several hundred thousands of your constituents, Senator. Why Ohio tolerates paying for better medical care for their public servants (like Senator Portman) than those servants that are prepared to provide for us, I have no idea. I hope we remember this the next time you run, Senator. Maybe you ought to head for Oz and get a heart, a brain and some courage.
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While Mulder and Scully explore the concept of The Mandela Effect, they come to discover the events that potentially led to the X-Files' existence.
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An e-commerce store can open up new avenues of opportunity, from reaching customers, to improving your customer interaction, and even expanding your stock base. It is widely accepted that online stores carry more stock than their physical counterparts – so why not take advantage of that? Building your online store can be fairly straight forward, but you do need to have the constant thought of your customers in your mind.
“Both Peck and Copeland are established names in their art forms, but handing them the reins for a major event on the Kennedy Center’s ballet subscription series is a risk. Why did the center decide on guest curators, and on these artists?” Kennedy Center President Deborah Rutter has an answer.
Ihedigbo plans to retire from football, per his personal instagram account.
Ihedigbo will be remembered as one of the league's most dependable special teams assets. The 34-year-old tallied 394 combined tackles and nine sacks over 10 NFL seasons.
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New Orleans beer events during Mardi Gras parade season
New Orleans' official Carnival parade season begins Friday, and here are some beer events to keep in mind as the revelry starts.
Thursday, Feb. 16
? Chef Nathanial Zimet and the team behind Boucherie and Bourree are teaming up with area breweries for ?Brewed Here, Cooked Here,? a food and beer pairing dinner at the restaurant?s private event space, Jeannette (8115 Jeannette St.). The dinner starts at 7 p.m. and costs $75.
? New Orleans' official Carnival parade season begins Friday, and here are some beer events to keep in mind as the revelry starts.Thursday, Feb. 16? Chef Nathanial Zimet and the team behind Boucherie and Bourree are teaming up with area breweries for ?Brewed Here, Cooked Here,? a food and beer pairing dinner at the restaurant?s private event space, Jeannette (8115 Jeannette St.). The dinner starts at 7 p.m. and costs $75.
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(Reuters) - London-listed drugmaker Shire Plc and Japan’s Takeda Pharmaceutical Co Ltd plan to announce a preliminary deal on Wednesday, after the latter sweetened its $62 billion acquisition offer, people familiar with the matter said.
FILE PHOTO: Vitamins made by Shire are displayed at a chemist's in northwest London, Britain, July 11, 2014. REUTERS/Suzanne Plunkett/File Photo
Shire is also expected to agree to an extension of a Wednesday regulatory deadline that would allow Takeda to carry out more due diligence and firm up its bid, the sources said on Tuesday on condition of anonymity to discuss the confidential negotiations.
Takeda and Shire did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Temasek Holdings (Private) Ltd:
* Dissolves share stake in Snap Inc - SEC filing‍​
* Takes share stake of 798,123 shares in Bank of America - SEC filing‍​
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– The first superstar is set for next week’s Smackdown #1 contender’s battle royal. AJ Styles was confirmed on Tuesday’s episode of Talking Smack as the first competitor in the match.
– The Big Show is set to appear at the Dallas Market Center in Dallas, Texas on Friday. You can find out more here.
Composers who cloak their works in the genre-agnostic garb of the post-Minimalist and indie classical styles get most of the attention now, but other approaches to contemporary musical language have not surrendered the field entirely. Lately it has seemed, in fact, as though the energy that indie composers have brought to new music has also enlivened styles that adhere more closely to traditional roots.
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Andy J. Nielson, 91, of North Platte, died July 27, 2017, at North Platte Care Center. Services will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 18, at First United Methodist Church. Inurnment will be at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell. Online condolences may be shared at carpentermemorial.com. Carpenter Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
March 31 MLS Co Ltd:
* Sees net profit for FY 2017 Q1 up 118 percent to 173.5 percent, or to be 110 million yuan to 138 million yuan
* Says in the previous outlook, the company expected the net profit for FY 2017 Q1 up 127.9 percent to 173.5 percent, or to be 115 million yuan to 138 million yuan
* Says the net profit of FY 2016 Q1 was 50.5 million yuan
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North Korea said on Thursday it has released American Otto Warmbier "on humanitarian grounds" after he had been held prisoner for 17 months.
SEOUL: North Korea said on Thursday it has released American Otto Warmbier "on humanitarian grounds" after he had been held prisoner for 17 months.
Warmbier, an American university student said to be in a coma according to his family, was medically evacuated from the reclusive country after a rare visit to North Korea by a high-level U.S. official.
The North's KCNA news agency said the release followed a court decision on Tuesday. It did not provide other details.
(Reporting by Soyoung Kim and Jack Kim; Editing by Stephen Coates)
Apparently Donald Trump hasn’t lost his ability to feel outrage after all:
Now that Ken Frazier of Merck Pharma has resigned from President’s Manufacturing Council,he will have more time to LOWER RIPOFF DRUG PRICES! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 14, 2017
This outrage is not aimed at white nationalists in Charlottesville. It’s aimed at a black CEO who resigned from a presidential council to protest Trump’s unwillingness to condemn white nationalists in Charlottesville. Is anyone surprised?
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GRANDVILLE, Mich. (WOOD) — A man has been charged with murder in a stabbing death at a Grandville motel.
Darrell Lamar Jones, 39, was formally charged Monday with open murder in the death of 47-year-old Ernest Eugene Willingham, according to a news release from Grandville police.
Officers were responding to a report of a possible abduction when they found Willingham’s body around 1:40 a.m. Saturday at Grandmark Lodging, located at 3300 28th Street SW.
Employees of the motel said the man’s body was discovered outside the front of the building. They said two people involved in the incident were staying at the motel, but that information has not been confirmed by police.
Police said a person of interest contacted them, and that person was taken into custody.
A judge set Jones’ bond at $1 million. Jones is expected back in court on May 1.
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Brandon Brooks restructuring his contract may mean the Eagles keep Kendricks rather than trade or release him, Zack Rosenblatt of NJ.com reports.
The team could save $4.4 million in cap space getting rid of the 27-year-old, and after the signings of Corey Nelson and Paul Worrilow, it seemed Kendricks was likely on his way out of town. However, the Brooks restructuring means the six-year vet doesn't necessarily need to be moved, and whether he stays or goes now is more likely to depend on if the Eagles draft another linebacker. Following a lackluster 2016, Kendricks rebounded last season with 77 tackles (55 solo) and two sacks. He may find it difficult to repeat those numbers if he stays in Philadelphia given the stable of linebackers currently on the roster.
Celebrating the New Year in South Florida has meant some near death experiences, people hit by celebratory gunfire and injured by fireworks. It's a painful reminder for Vikki Kemp just how far people can take celebrating.
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Former UKIP leader and Brexit campaigner Nigel Farage says an Irish exit from the EU is a possibility.
Mr Farage was speaking at a conference calling for an 'Irexit' in Dublin - which was attended by around 400 people.
He's called for "Irexit" campaigners to "mobilise" - despite opinion polls showing only about 10% of the public would back such a move.
Nigel Farage says Ireland's future lies outside the EU.
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Isaiah Thomas will continue to play through grief.
The Boston Celtics announced Monday on Twitter Thomas plans to play in Games 2 and 3 of their NBA playoffs first-round series against the Chicago Bulls.
Isaiah Thomas plans to play in Game 2 in Boston and Game 3 in Chicago, per Brad Stevens. — Boston Celtics (@celtics) April 17, 2017
Thomas’ sister died Saturday in a car accident. Yet, he delivered a stirring performance the next day in Game 1.
The Celtics will host the Bulls on Tuesday at TD Garden in Game 2. The Bulls will welcome Boston to United Center on Friday in Game 3.
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TOLONO - Unity senior Steven Migut helped the Rockets win a state track and field title as a freshman, and now as a senior he's looking to end his career with an individual title.
Migut, a four-time medalist in hurdles, is hoping to take gold next weekend at the state meet in Charleston. He's headed to Army to play football next year, but in the video above he explains why he owes much of his success on the gridiron to his training on the track.
Douglas Vakoch, the former Director of Interstellar Message Composition at the SETI Institute, is launching the METI Initiative with one planet in mind: the recently discovered planet around Proxima Centauri, the closest star to Earth (and thus the closest exoplanet.)
Vakoch says that METI has more than a few targets in mind, there are a few advantages to Proxima Centauri b.
"First, it's close to our solar system, keeping the time for a roundtrip exchange as short as possible," Vakoch says. "Second, some have suggested that this exoplanet is potentially habitable."
Several road signs in Wexford Township were targeted by vandals over the weekend, and the Wexford County Road Commission is asking for help to find the person or p... As cadillacnews.com transitions to a metered site, the login information will help us determine whether you are a paid subscriber or one of our casual visitors. The process of logging in does not make you a subscriber nor does it require any billing info, so there is no financial obligation attached to logging in.
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Simmons got off to a hot start, scoring seven of his 15 points in the first quarter and making four of his first five shot attempts. He has scored in double figures in three straight games and five of his last seven contests.
The search for an accused Cleveland killer continued on Monday. Police say 37-year-old Steve Stephens shot a man to death, and then posted a video of the murder on Facebook. NBC10’s George Spencer reports that more and more criminals are using social media to broadcast their crimes.
The Vegas Golden Knights will soon begin their first NHL regular season game, and they will have James Neal in the lineup, per Steve Carp of the Las Vegas Review Journal.
Neal, taken in the expansion draft following Nashville’s Stanley Cup Final appearance, suffered a hand injury during the Western Conference Final versus Anaheim and missed the beginning of training camp with the Golden Knights as a result.
Neal was placed on the injured-non roster list only three days ago, but has been activated and will be in the lineup versus the Dallas Stars. In fact, he’s listed as one of the starting forwards, as he faces his old team.
That’s good news for the Golden Knights, particularly with the offensive attack, given Neal has reached at least 20 goals scored in each of his nine NHL seasons, no matter where he has played.
Neal, 30, is in the final year of his contract, which carries a cap hit of $5 million. He’s a pending unrestricted free agent at the end of the season.
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KIEV (Reuters) - Ukraine will provide protection to the Russian journalist who was the target of an assassination plot by the Russian security services, President Petro Poroshenko said on Wednesday.
Russian journalist Arkady Babchenko, who was reported murdered in the Ukrainian capital on May 29, attends a news briefing by the Ukrainian state security service in Kiev, Ukraine May 30, 2018. REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko
Ukraine said it had foiled a plot to kill Kremlin critic Arkady Babchenko, who was declared murdered and then later turned up alive in the middle of a press briefing about the killing. Russia said Ukraine had used Babchenko as a propaganda tool.
“Ukrainian law enforcement agencies are becoming stronger every day in countering Russian aggression,” Poroshenko said on Twitter. “It is unlikely that Moscow will calm down — I’ve given an order to provide Arkady and his family with protection.”
× Comedian Ralphie May dead at 45
LAS VEGAS — Comedian Ralphie May has died at the age of 45, TMZ reports.
May died at a private residence in Las Vegas Friday morning, according to TMZ. The comedian had been battling pneumonia for six weeks and died of cardiac arrest.
May’s stand-up comedy career took off after he finished second on “Last Comic Standing” in 2003. Since then he’s had several televised comedy specials — mostly on Netflix and Comedy Central — and continued touring, almost non-stop, around the country.
In 2015 he and his wife Lahna Turner, also a comedian, filed for divorce. May was devastated by the split, especially when it came to the custody battle over their 2 kids, according to TMZ.
FRANKFORT, Ky. — A Kentucky lawmaker who attracted national attention last year when he compared President Barack Obama and his wife to monkeys has been accused of sexual assault.
The Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting quotes Maranda Richmond as saying she has asked Louisville police to reopen an investigation of Dan Johnson.
Johnson was elected to the state legislature in 2016 — after he posted the Facebook remarks about the Obamas. He didn't respond to a voicemail Monday. Richmond says Johnson assaulted her in 2012. She says she reported it to police in 2013, but the case was closed without charges. No one at the police department responded to a telephone call seeking comment.
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SCRANTON — Police arrested a 19-year-old city man early Sunday morning, accusing him of assaulting another man.
Officers charged Jordan Timothy O’Hearn, 529 Deacon St., with several crimes including simple assault and resisting arrest.
The victim Shawn Beistline said he confronted the suspect and several others when they started tearing Christmas lights off his house at 1034 Electric St.
Mr. O’Hearn punched Mr. Beistline, then fled when the victim told his wife to get a gun, he told police.
Responding officers chased a fleeing Mr. O’Hearn over a fence, where the suspect got stuck hanging upside down, police said.
Police observed Mr. Beistline with a swollen eye, according to the report.
Mr. O’Hearn was released from Lackawanna County Prison on $5,000 bail. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Jan. 9.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated his political bete noire Rahul Gandhi on his election as the new Congress President and wished him a fruitful tenure. Gandhi later thanked him.
“I congratulate Rahul Ji on his election as Congress President. My best wishes for a fruitful tenure,” Modi tweeted.
In response, Gandhi tweeted: “Thank you for your good wishes Modi ji”.
Modi has been regularly mocking Gandhi, calling his elevation to head the Congress party as dynastic politics and a redux of “Aurangzeb raj”
Educators, business people and government officials are set to discuss the need for teaching computer science to kindergarten- through-12th graders at a Nov. 2 conference in Riverside.
The Riverside Unified School District will host the second annual Inland CS4ALL Summit at the Bourns Technology Center. Several districts in the region are part of a partnership to promote computer science education, known as coding.
Scheduled speakers include Hadi Partovi from Code.org, a nonprofit group, as well as representatives from companies such as Google and Girls Who Code. The event comes as the state is in the early stages of rolling out new standards for teaching computer science in elementary, middle and high schools.
Tickets are $25 per person and available at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2nd-annual-inland-csforall-summit-tickets-36692861336
Models Steven Kelly, Aaron Bowman, Rene Grincourt and Morgan Chelf team up for Surf Gang story coming from the pages of our MMSCENE Magazine‘s The Royals edition. In charge of photography was Santiago Bisso, with styling from Benjamin Holtrop. Beauty is work of hair stylist Jose Cantu, and makeup artist Jennifer Hanching using Tom Ford Beauty & La Mer Skincare.
For the session models are wearing selected looks from Steven Alan, APC, Prada, COS, Acne Studios, Dr. Martens, Essentials American Apparel, Wings and Horns, Common Sweden, Topman, Calvin Klein, Saint Laurent, and Ralph Lauren. Photo assistance by Gregory Brouillette. See more of the story bellow:
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A local nonprofit that promotes the cultivation of urban fruit has chosen Queen Anne and Magnolia for its next area of expansion. City Fruit was originally founded in 2008 in South Seattle, and the organization that harvests fruit from backyards and public parks throughout the city has since grown to encompass most of Seattle.
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Mya Azzopardi... new record.
In the last two or three years young swimmer Mya Azzopardi has blossomed into one of the finest Maltese swimmers after setting several age-group and national records both in individual and relay races.
The latest achievement of this prodigious girl was last Saturday during the ASA 11th Age-Group Meet at the National Swimming Complex, Tal-Qroqq.
Azzopardi swam the 50 metres Backstroke in 31.64 seconds, shaving her previous national mark set in April by nine hundredths of a second.
The time is also a ‘D’ age-group record.
For Azzopardi, who earlier this month formed part of the swimming national team at the Games of the Small States of Europe in San Marino, this was her eighth national record she set this year.
Fireworks are fun but also dangerous. Here are some tips to safely doing a show on your own in the Myrtle Beach area this Fourth of July. As well as some places to see professional firework shows along the Grand Strand to celebrate Indepedence Day.
The New England Patriots may not have Rob Gronkowski due to a one-game suspension. But they do have a handful of other skills players whose statuses were in question.
Receiver Chris Hogan will make his return after missing five weeks and four games. Dion Lewis, who dealt with an illness during the week, will also play.
Third time appears to be the charm for former Benjamin Russell High School standout Terrell Owens, word coming out of Minneapolis has T-O earning a spot into the Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. Owens in his third year of eligibility has all the numbers of a hall of famer: 1,078 catches, 15,934 receiving yards and 156 career touchdowns.
Owens played 16 seasons in the NFL for the 49ers, Eagles, cowboys, Bengals and Bills. Owens will be inducted into the Hall of August of 2018. T-O becomes the eighth player who played high school football in the state of Alabama to receive this prestigious award.
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MOSCOW (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Wednesday that the situation on global oil markets was unlikely to be one of the main agenda items at a summit between President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump in Helsinki on July 16.
FILE PHOTO: Russia's President Vladimir Putin talks to U.S. President Donald Trump during their bilateral meeting at the G20 summit in Hamburg, Germany, July 7, 2017. REUTERS/Carlos Barria/File Photo
“There are much more pressing matters from the point of view of bilateral relations that will of course be examined in the first instance,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on a conference call when asked about the matter.
“Beyond that, it’s all a matter of time that the heads of state decide to set aside for this meeting.”
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* Says it names current president and chief operating officer Tatsuro Kosaka as chief executive officer and president, effective late March 2018
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Sean Spicer, the former White House press secretary, is working on a book he claims will “set the record straight” about Donald Trump’s campaign and the first months of his presidency.
The former presidential spokesman announced the book Monday during an appearance on Hannity, in which he railed against the news media for what he characterized as “malicious attacks on the president and conservative policies.”
Spicer is of course known for his combative exchanges with reporters, which were famously caricatured by Melissa McCarthy on multiple episodes of Saturday Night Live. After a tumultuous tenure, Spicer resigned as White House press secretary in July, citing his disagreement with Trump’s appointment of Anthony Scaramucci, a New York financier, as his communications director. (Scaramucci flamed out 10 days later, and Spicer was succeeded by Sarah Huckabee Sanders.)
Spicer’s book, titled The Briefing, is due in July from the conservative imprint Regnery Publishing.
Disqus, a company that builds and provides a web-based comment plugin for news websites, said Friday that hackers stole more than 17.5 million email addresses in a data breach in July 2012 . "About a third of those accounts contained passwords, salted and hashed using the weak SHA-1 algorithm, which has largely been deprecated in recent years in favor of stronger password scramblers," reports ZDNet. From the report:
× Expand Christian Living and How to Use the Bible
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When in sorrow - Read John 14
When men fail you - Read Psalm 27
When you have sinned - Read Psalm 51
When you worry - Read Matthew 6:19-34
When you are in danger - Read Psalm 91
If you have the blues - Read Psalm 34
When God seems far away - Read Psalm 139
If you are discouraged - Read Isaiah 40
If you are lonely or fearful - Read Psalm 23
If you feel down and out - Read Romans 8:39
When you want courage for your task - Read Joshua 1
When the world seems bigger than God - Read Psalm 90
When you want rest and peace - Read Matthew 11:25-30
When leaving home for labor or travel - Read Psalm 121; 107: 23-31
If you get bitter or critical - Read 1 Corinthians 13
If thinking of investments or returns - Read Mark 10: 17-31
For a great invitation, a great opportunity - Read Isaiah 55
“Seriously, Republican congress members: you do not want to be covering for accusations of Russian penetration of U.S. government.”
— Former Bush speechwriter David Frum, on Twitter.
Mining stocks have fallen on the back of a slump in the price of iron ore, the metal used to make steel.
Iron ore prices have slumped 30pc since February, to around $63 a tonne, their lowest level since November - raising fears that the market could be set for another downturn.
In 2015, prices touched an eight-year low of $38 a tonne, before retracing throughout 2016 to hit a high of $95 in February this year.
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Dr. Jonathan Spyer is Director of the Rubin Center (formerly the GLORIA Center), IDC Herzliya, and a fellow at the Middle East Forum. He is the author of The Transforming Fire: The Rise of the Israel-Islamist Conflict (Continuum, 2010) and a columnist at the Jerusalem Post newspaper. Spyer holds a Ph.D. in International Relations from the London School of Economics and a Master’s Degree in Middle East Politics from the School of Oriental and African Studies in London. His reporting on the war in Syria and Iraq has been published in a number of major news outlets, including the Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, The Times, Weekly Standard and many others. His blog can be followed at: http://jonathanspyer.com/.
University of Ilorin announces post of Vice Chancellor vacant
The University of Ilorin has announced its plan to appoint a new Vice chancellor for the institution. This was announced by the secretary of the University Governing Council, Dada Obafemi,in a statement obtained by PREMIUM TIMES on Monday, said the post of the Vice chancellor will be vacant from October 16. “Therefore, in accordance with …
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A teenager is missing from her Nottinghamshire home and police are concerned for her safety.
Kyra Adams, 16, has not been seen since 2am on Sunday, December 10.
A Nottinghamshire Police spokesman said: “Kyra is described as black, of slim build and is around 5ft 4ins tall. She is described as having shoulder length brown curly hair. It is not known what clothes she was wearing.”
She was reported missing from the Old Basford area at around 2am on 10 December.
If you have seen Kyra or have any information about her whereabouts, please contact Nottinghamshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 915 of 10 December 2017.
CHARLOTTE C.H. – The Randolph-Henry High School Cross Country teams hosted the final home meet of the season on Wednesday, September 27th. Prior to the beginning of the meet the seniors were recognized during a brief ceremony, they include Nasheim Pettus, Nadya Pettus, Hailey Johnson, Sarah Grissom, Ariana Erickson and Caleb Calhoun.
The Statesmen Boys took first place at home, while the girls finished in second place against Buckingham, Cumberland and Prince Edward counties. The teams traveled to Fork Union Military Academy on Wednesday, October 4, see next week’s Messenger for results.
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The biggest investor in Seacoast Banking Corp. of Florida will significantly reduce its stake in the company less than a year after pushing for its sale.
CapGen Capital Group III is planning to sell up to 6.2 million Seacoast shares in an offering that could raise more than $120 million for the private equity fund run by former Comptroller Eugene Ludwig. The sale could also lower the firm’s stake to roughly 3.3%.
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Police want to speak with a man seen roaming around a Barrie scrap yard moments before a vehicle went up in flames.
The man was captured on surveillance cameras lurking near the back of the Barrie Auto Wreckers lot on Tiffin Street on Tuesday, at around 2 a.m.
The man was later seen driving towards a vacant neighbouring property. At 3:15 a.m., a vehicle was seen engulfed in flames. The fire quickly spread to surrounding vehicles.
No injuries are reported, nor has a damage estimate been released. Barrie police are now treating the fire as arson.
Police learned that a man had been picked up from the downtown and dropped off just down the road from the scrap yard.
The suspect is described as a white man, last seen wearing a baseball hat backwards, a t-shirt, jean, dark high-top shoes and carried a flashlight.
The Ontario Fire Marshal’s Office has been notified and is investigating as well.
Diodes Incorporated posted its earnings results on Tuesday. The company reported $0.15 earnings per share for the quarter, hitting the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $0.15.
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Scott County's Cooper Robb slid to beat the pass Monday against Franklin County's Dario Gutierrez. The Cardinals defeated Franklin Co. 12-0 in five innings to advance to Tuesday's 11th region semifinals. Matt Goins
× New Haven woman killed in Guilford crash Tuesday morning
GUILFORD — A New Haven woman was killed in a crash on Interstate 95 in Guilford just after midnight Tuesday morning.
Connecticut State Police said that Kelly Reynolds, 38, was headed south on I-95 near exit 57 early Tuesday morning when her 2009 Hyundai Sonata drifted off the road and into the shoulder, hitting a guide rail and a sign before crashing into several trees.
State police said the trees caused “heavy catastrophic” damage and that Reynolds suffered fatal injuries. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
State police said the crash remains under investigation and that anyone who witnessed the incident call police at 860-399-2100.
From now until December 22, pre-registered shoppers will stroll through the aisles of the Good Shepherd Venture Centre's Christmas Marketplace at 155 Cannon Street East and fill their shopping carts with seasonal groceries, garments and winter wear, personal items and small household products and toys for the kids.
During this time Good Shepherd will distribute 3,100 hampers to 2,418 households, assisting over 6,000 people this season.
The store is open year round but the Christmas season is the busiest time of year.
Crawley Town’s visit to Hastings United tonight (Tuesday) in the Sussex Senior Cup is in doubt due to snow in East Sussex.
There was a heavy covering yesterday and there will be a pitch inspection today at 12noon at the Pilot Field to decide if the third round tie against the Bostik League South side will go ahead.
Kick-off is scheduled for 7.45pm.
Gallup: “As Donald Trump prepares to take the presidential oath on Jan. 20, less than half of Americans are confident in his ability to handle an international crisis (46%), to use military force wisely (47%) or to prevent major scandals in his administration (44%). At least seven in 10 Americans were confident in Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton in these areas before they took office.”
“Americans express somewhat more confidence in Trump to work effectively with Congress (60%), to handle the economy effectively (59%), to defend U.S. interests abroad as president (55%), and to manage the executive branch effectively (53%). But even in these areas, Americans are far less confident in Trump than they were in his predecessors, when comparisons are available.”
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GREENVILLE, N.C.(WNCT)- Crossfit Tier 1 in Greenville held its annual two person female only crossfit competition Saturday.
Tier 1 picks a different charity every year to benefit from the competition. This year is a charity based out of Fort Bragg, NC. The Association helps family members of the 724th special tactics squadron at Fort Bragg.
They provide scholarships, family needs and are currently working on funding a memorial for those that have been lost since 9/11.
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MALDEN (WHDH) - 1 is dead after a fire in Malden.
The fire happened late Tuesday night, around 11:30 p.m.
Firefighters battled the fierce flames at a town home on Perkins Avenue.
Crews were able to pull one person from the burning building and they were taken to Mass General Hospital.
Investigators and the State Fire Marshall are working to determine how the fire started.
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It might not be the incredible £64million jackpot on offer in Friday's Euromillions, but £1.8million for a Wednesday in the UK is not to be sniffed at.
It's still a life-changing sum of money, one which could change your life and that of everyone you know and love, too.
Stick with us tonight as we bring you the results from all the draws, including the Lotto main draw, the Thunderball draw - which gives you the chance to win £500,000 - and the Millionaire Maker raffle.
We'll be bringing you all the results from all the draws live and in real time.
The Thunderball draw gives players the chance to win £500,000 three times a week and that is usually around 8pm.
While the Millionaire Raffle is included with every Lotto ticket you buy. It has two prize tiers in every draw and there's a guaranteed £1million prize and 20 guaranteed prizes of £20,000.
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Good Morning Curtis: Columbia Museum of Art
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Curtis Wilson, Co-anchor of Good Morning Columbia, visited the Columbia Museum of Art on Main Street.
Curtis toured the museum to see how the renovations will help give more space for more artists to be celebrated.
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Walk to the beach from this lovely home by the sea. Steps from Charley Young Beach, Kamaole Beach Park I and Cove Park, this charming home is no cookie cutter home. Its unique design provides private lanai space off each bedroom. Beautiful slate floors, custom cabinetry throughout, hand carved doors, color plastered walls, not to mention the outdoor claw foot soaking bathtub. Central A/C, 42 fully owned photo-voltaic keeps monthly expenses manageable, stainless steel appliances and sold furnished. Completely fenced in, surrounded by a variety of mango trees, spacious front yard and located on the highly desirable, new and improved Iliili Road in Central Kihei. This property is apartment zoned (A-1) and offers so much opportunity! Current owner has operated as a vacation rental since 2007.
Yerevan /Mediamax/. Armenian MFA informed that the first shipment of the humanitarian aid from Armenia arrived safely in Syria, to the Armenian Church of Holy Mother of God in Latakia.
Yesterday IL-76 helicopter of the Russian Air Force delivered 18 tons of humanitarian aid (mostly food) to Syria.
The delivery of humanitarian aid was organized in accordance with the agreement reached by Defense Ministries of Armenia and Russia, and by the order of the President of Armenia.
The Chainsmokers have been blowing up the music scene with the kind of songs that get stuck in your head immediately and permanently, even if you don't know half the words.
But it turns out that all successful Chainsmokers songs have a pretty formulaic construction, and YouTuber John Fassold is letting everyone in on the secret. You basically pick three chords, pick a noun, and you are on your way to stardom.
Fassold not only hits it right on the head, but he also includes some sample songs about Febreeze and Tide detergent. And they really do sound like they'll be the next big hit.
LOUISVILLE, KY As the clock struck twelve on New Year's Eve, Anthony Recktenwald was jolted out of his sleep by the sound of gunshots. The bangs could be heard throughout the city, even before midnight.
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The group drank water from rock pools and ate witchetty grubs to survive after their car got bogged after heavy rains.
The group drank water from rock pools and ate witchetty grubs to survive after their car got bogged after heavy rains.
A family of five who went missing in the remote Goldfields have been found safe and well after a rescue operation.
The five people, including an eight-year-old child were located at around 3.15pm by helicopter, 143km south west of Tjuntjuntjara Community.
It is believed the car they were travelling in got bogged on the journey from Kalgoorlie to Tjuntjuntjara and had been abandoned 10km from where they were found.
Police say the family survived by drinking water from some rock pools and eating witchetty grubs since leaving Kalgoorlie on Tuesday.
The family have received medical attention and all appear in good health.
It is unclear when the car got bogged and how long the family had been stranded.
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MOSCOW, April 13 Russia and the United States have a shared understanding that U.S. air strikes on Syria should not be repeated, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told his Syrian counterpart Walid al-Moualem in Moscow on Thursday, Interfax news agency reported.
He said this was "concluded" during Wednesday's visit of U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson to Moscow. (Reporting by Vladimir Soldatkin; editing by Richard Lough)
The Kootenay Robusters donated $4,000 to the KBRH Oncology Unit to support care of patients with cancer, including breast cancer. Proceeds were generated through their annual calendar sale. A Patient Monitor will be purchased with this generous contribution. Carol Schlender, KBRH Health Foundation Board Secretary (second from left, front row) accepts this donation. Submitted
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It is that time of year again when the round of seasonal fairs take place across the area.
And so has it been for many years, with charitable groups and organisations using the occasions to raise funds for their causes.
This picture from the Rasen mail of 1981 shows just such an event.
Caistor Mayor, Coun Alan Frankish is pictured paying a visit to the Catholic Bazaar in the town.
Also pictured at one of the many stalls is Father Bailey.
HARRISBURG – Some state lawmakers want Gov. Tom Wolf to release letters of approval related to the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) and Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) programs. The letters, which were to be sent to participating businesses nearly two months ago, are being held up by the governor because he does not believe it would be prudent to send them out until there is a revenue package in place for the 2017-18 state budget. EITC and OSTC provide tax credits to eligible businesses that in turn donate money for educational scholarships which benefit children of low-income families. The Public School Code was amended last year to require distribution of the letters by Aug. 15 or 30 days following receipt of a business’ completed application, whichever is later. The request was formally made in a letter, delivered to Wolf and signed by the lawmakers. You can read the letter sent to Gov. Wolf by CLICKING THIS LINK.
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Beasley suffered a left shoulder injury during the Falcons' 38-32 victory over the Saints on Sunday, D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
The severity of Beasley's injury isn't clear and he isn't certain to be ready in time for the Falcons' first playoff game despite the team's first round bye.
The shortstop-turned-center fielder homered twice and drove in five runs Saturday in Triple-A El Paso's 10-5 win over host Reno . Cordero's blasts gives him four on the season, tops in the Padres ' farm system.
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“If you had passion for your matches or genius for wrestling talent, it didn’t mean anything to Eric Bischoff. He was the worst loser maggot that ever got into wrestling. I could strangle him when I hear him say that (I was broken in WCW), because that is so not true. I was so on fire. I wanted to take the world on. He was such an idiot. I would say all that right to him if he were sat next to you.”
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - Beijing Aerospace Changfeng Co Ltd :
* SAYS IT CUTS SHARE ISSUE SIZE TO 127 MILLION YUAN ($19.19 million)FROM 177 MILLION YUAN PREVIOUSLY Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2km9cPF Further company coverage: ($1 = 6.6168 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
NORTHPORT, Ala. (AP) – Authorities say an Alabama man is dead after his vehicle crashed into a tree.
Alabama State Troopers said 31-year-old Joseph Alan Bowen of Fayette was killed in Tuscaloosa County.
Al.com reports the crash happened at 2:50 a.m. Sunday on a road a few miles north of Northport. Senior Trooper Reginal King said Bowen was a driving a 2008 Hummer that left the road and smashed into a tree. Bowen was not wearing a seatbelt and was pronounced dead at the scene.
A live camera is poised over the Fort Myers area nest of American Bald Eagle Harriet and her mate M15, who are waiting for the second eaglet to hatch. The first eaglet hatched early Saturday morning. Web cam provided by Dick Pritchett Real Estate.
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All aboard another round of Ozzy & Jack’s World Detour. According to Deadline, the reality travel series starring Ozzy Osbourne and his son Jack has been renewed for a third season.
The series, which originally premiered in 2016, stars Ozzy and Jack visiting different historical and unique sites around the U.S. Season two’s adventures included deep-sea fishing in Key West, Florida and dog sledding in Alaska. The first season featured the Black Sabbath frontman’s return to The Alamo after his infamous arrest for public intoxication at the landmark in 1982.
Season three of Ozzy & Jack’s World Detour will include eight episodes, and is tentatively scheduled to premiere in the summer on A&E.
Ozzy will be doing a lot of traveling himself over the next couple years, as the Prince of Darkness is embarking on a farewell tour starting this spring. The trek is expected to last into 2020.
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Officials at the nation’s only underground nuclear waste repository will be flipping the switch on an interim ventilation system this week, allowing mining to resume for the first time since a 2014 radiation release contaminated part of the facility.
Still, they caution it will be a few years before the flow of air is enough to meet the pace of operations before the leak.
Bruce Covert, president of the contractor that runs the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant, said testing was done and the U.S. Energy Department approved starting up the ventilation system.
He called it a big step for the facility, which disposes of waste from decades of bomb-making and nuclear research.
Officials are planning for a permanent system that’s expected to cost a quarter-billion dollars and take until 2021 to complete.
Everyone is invited to join artist Claudia Lima as she discusses her exhibit, “Humboldt,” on display through June 18 at the Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St. in Eureka. She will give the talk Sunday at 2 p.m. at the museum.
Lima will discuss her influences, techniques and inspiration behind her timber industry themed works of art. Visitors will be able to get a feeling for the industry, the people involved and experience the immensity of their jobs.
“This is a celebration and a tribute to all of the people, and their families, who work in the mills and in the woods of Humboldt County,” Lima said. “I believe that the community is beginning to recognize the importance of the timber and lumber industry to our community. Not just from an economic standpoint, but its importance to our local environment.”
Admission is $5 for adults and $2 for seniors 65 and older and students with an ID. Kids 17 and under and museum members will be admitted for free.
When West Lincoln needs something, time and time again, Stanpac comes through.
Such was the case last Friday when Stanpac, aka the Witt Family, made a $500,000 donation to the MURS project official.
“As the largest employer in the Township of West Lincoln, it gives us great pleasure to contribute $500,000 to support the construction of the new community recreation centre. The new facility is a great fit for Stanpac, and will help further advance the community as family-oriented and a desirable place to live, work and play,” said Matt Witt.
Campaign chair Chris Freure said the donation is huge.
“Together…a vibrant tomorrow Capital Campaign is off to a quick start with 43 per cent of its goal committed in the first few months. The campaign will wrap up by the end of the year.”
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Stocks rallied Wednesday as global markets shook off political turmoil in Italy and as the Federal Reserve Board voted to rewrite a post-financial crisis rule on bank trading. US Treasury bond yields rose, and the dollar fell.
Here's the scoreboard:
Dow Jones Industrial Average: 24,676.80 315.35 (+1.29%)
S&P 500: 2,724.22 34.36 (+1.28%)
AUD/USD: 0.7576 0.0071 (+0.95%)
ASX 200 SPI futures: 6,032.5 +66.0 (+1.11%)
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Football reaches another milestone this Saturday as the Premier League clocks up its 10,000th match.
It has enjoyed 25 years as English football’s elite division, taking over from the old Football League’s First Division
I l ve being able to report that SB 420 drew a packed house yesterday! Sen. Eric Bassler, the bill's author, said, "This bill leaves 10% of state forests as nature intended." Testimony in favor of protecting 10% of Indiana's old-growth state forests had to be cut short, but 29 additional names were read to show the outpouring of support.
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Putin Wins Another Six Years In Office
Putin faces many challenges as he takes on another 6 years in office. But the biggest question of all: what happens after Putin? @annmarie reports for #tictocnews (Source: Bloomberg)
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PUPILS at Hermitage School, St John’s were treated to a visit from the Premier League football trophy, thanks to the award-winning poetry of one of their classmates, writes Stuart Flitton.
Sadie Trotter, 11, won a poetry contest sponsored by the league, which attracted more than 25,000 entrants from England and Wales.
As reported in the News & Mail earlier this year, Sadie’s poem, My Mum’s Battle, was about her mother Lisa’s struggles with cancer.
Sadie was presented with a framed copy of her poem in April and this week Premier League officials brought the famous trophy to the school, allowing Sadie and other pupils to get a view usually reserved for the country’s top players.
See the 28 June edition for the full story
Restaurant chain, Nando’s, is giving away free chicken to A-level students across the UK this week.
“On August 17 anyone picking up their A-Level (or equivalent) results will be able to grab themselves a free quarter chicken or Firestarter* on that day,” a Nando’s spokesman confirmed.
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“Just bring your results papers, ID and spend a minimum of seven pounds in any restaurant across the UK (excluding Scotland) and you will be eligible.
“Don’t worry Nando’s don’t need to see your grades, unless you want to brag about them!”
The deal does not include Wing Roulette or All Together Now and the offer is open to students who are legal residents of the UK with the exception of Scotland.
The offer runs until 17th August 2017 and can only be redeemed once.
For mor information and the terms and conditions visit the Nandos website.
The naira on Monday crashed further against the dollar at the parallel market.
The currency exchanged at N367 to the dollar.
The naira lost one point from N366 posted on Friday, while the Pound Sterling and the Euro closed at N476 and N432.
At the Bureau De Change segment, the naira was sold at N363 to the dollar, while the Pound Sterling and the Euro closed at N476 and N432, respectively.
The naira, however, appreciated at the investors’ window as it closed at 362.50, stronger than N365.68, its opening rate.
The naira had rallied around N363 to the dollar for about two weeks until market forces dragged it into depreciation.
A former Crawford County man admitted to possession of child pornography in federal court Monday.
Alan T. Rigby, 70, pleaded guilty to a single count of sexual exploitation of children.
Rigby possessed computer pictures that showed minors engaged in sex acts, according to information presented to the court.
As part of the plea, he agreed to 13 years in jail and lifetime supervised release.
He will be formally sentenced in April.
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Foreign companies say Alibaba punishes them for refusing exclusive deals, a charge the Chinese e-commerce giant denies
Alex Slater, managing director of Clyde Group, a public relations firm in Washington, was hit with Nerf darts by his employees after efforts to change the firm's vibe. About half the 19 employees at his Clyde Group public relations firm said they planned to leave in one to two years and rated the environment as "average" or "needs improvement."
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Navy warns against fake online recruitment exercise
Nigerian Navy has issued a warning to members of the public on the activities of fraudsters who are currently operating fake online recruitment sites. The Director of Information, Naval headquarters, Abuja, Captain Suleiman Dahun, said in a statement yesterday that “For the avoidance of doubt, the portal for registration of candidates for the 2017 Nigerian […]
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VACAVILLE (CBS13) – Police in Vacaville say they’re investigating a shooting that left an 87-year-old man hurt.
The scene is along the 1100 block of Ulatis Drive.
According to the Vacaville Police Department, the man was found inside his apartment Tuesday morning suffering from a gunshot wound. It is unclear, at this ponit, what led up to the man being shot.
The man was taken to the hospital. Police say he’s listed in critical condition.
Anyone with information relevant to the case is asked to contact Vacaville police at (707) 469-4851.
The North Island Medical Health Officer says a lot of lessons have been learned in the year since a public health emergency was declared in BC.
This weekend marked the one year anniversary since the emergency was declared, following a spike in overdose deaths.
Doctor Charmaine Enns says one thing the crisis has done is shed light on the issue of hidden drug use in our communities.
Enns says while the overdose deaths are continuing health officials know the numbers would have been much higher had prevention measures not been mobilized as quickly as they were.
She says the crisis has also opened the opportunity to have broader conversations about the stereotypes and stigma around substance abuse.
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Public and private school teachers and principals across Idaho apply each year for the grants, which are awarded based on the educator's plan and classroom need, according to an INL news release. "Too often, educators and administrators are not aware of the funding opportunities available in their own backyard," said Amy Lientz, INL's director of partnerships, engagement and technology deployment, in the release.
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The Twin Falls County Sheriff's Office is looking for a woman that goes by several names. If you have seen Jenny Lynn Maestas, a.k.a. Jenny Lynn Davis or Jenny Lynn Koch, who is wanted for criminal possession of a financial transaction card, which is a felony, please call the county sheriff's office at 208-735-1911. You can also call Crime Stoppers and be eligible for a cash reward, 208-732-5387.
Martinez made nine tackles (three solo) in Sunday's victory over the Browns.
Martinez failed to reach double-digit tackles after doing so the previous two weeks, but he still recorded enough stops to move into third in the league with an overall total of 119 tackles.
The shooting happened at about 1.30am in front of the Laem Thong Bang Saen shopping mall opposite Burapha University.
Three people were taken to Burapha University Hospital, before police found a severely wounded man at a hotel not far from the scene of the shooting. He had been shot in the abdomen, and was desperately struggling.
Police said the incident occurred after two groups of people clashed druing the Songkran celebrations. Initially it was a case of verbal abuse and a bit of a stare down before they proceeded to open fire.
Left wounded were Thanawat Kingmala, 37, Namfon Choijinda, 19, Natthakarn Kongsiri, 23, and Chusak Permsarika, 33, who was found at the hotel.
Thanawat was shot in his face, Namfon was shot in her head and Natthakarn was shot in her leg.
All victims were taken to hospital for treatment, with no deaths being reported as of yet. Police are taking witness statements, and will be reviewing all CCTV images in the area before taking any legal action.
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AUGUSTA, Georgia, April 9 Matt Kuchar made a hole in one at the par-three 16th to move within touching distance of the U.S. Masters lead in the final round on Sunday.
The 38-year-old American struck a perfect seven-iron from 179 yards. His ball landed on the green, ran up a slope and then took a hard turn to the left and trickled back down into the left side of the cup to wild cheers from the gallery.
The first ace in this year's Masters took Kuchar to five under par, three shots behind leader Justin Rose.
After celebrating wildly with his caddie on the tee, Kuchar walked to the green and retrieved his ball, which he signed and then presented to a young boy wearing a bright orange T-shirt in the front row of the crowd. (Reporting by Ed Osmond; Editing by Andrew Both)
Manchester United midfielder, Ander Herrera, has admitted that he is not taking his place in Jose Mourinho’s team for granted. Herrera put in a fantastic display, as United beat Chelsea 2-0 in the Premier League on Sunday. The Spaniard laid on the first goal for Marcus Rashford, before seeing his deflected effort loop over Asmir […]
STODDARD, Wis. — Authorities have identified the two people killed in a boating crash on the Mississippi River that also injured five others.
The Vernon County Sheriff’s Office says searchers recovered the body of 47-year-old Kevin Hanson, of Mabel, Minnesota, late Sunday afternoon. Fifty-six-year-old Diana Klankowski, of Spring Grove, Minnesota, was pronounced dead shortly after the boat crash Saturday evening.
UPDATE 3-Tennis-Nottingham Open women's singles round 2 results
June 14 (Gracenote) - Results from the Nottingham Open Women's Singles Round 2 matches on Wednesday Tsvetana Pironkova (Bulgaria) beat Kurumi Nara (Japan) 6-3 6-2 Kristie Ahn (U.S.) beat Magda Linette (Poland) 6-3 6-1 Ashleigh Barty (Australia) beat Jana Fett (Croatia) 6-2 6-1 Donna Vekic (Croatia) beat Julia Boserup (U.S.) 6-3 6-4
Reports that President Donald Trump had unfollowed his controversy-ridden counselor Kellyanne Conway on Twitter, which emerged Tuesday, were quickly debunked as it was discovered the president did not follow Conway to begin with. However, the rumors may have led to another development. Trump now follows Conway through both his Twitter handles — the personal @realDonaldTrump and…
TOOELE COUNTY, Utah – If you are missing a goat, the Tooele County Sheriff’s Office might have it.
Authorities said in a Facebook post they found it near a lake in Rush Valley, Utah, Saturday.
Deputies decided to take in the stray goat and are now looking for its owner.
If you recognize this little guy, call (435) 843-3433.
× Reggie Wayne to be inducted into Colts’ Ring of Honor on Nov. 18
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.– The Colts have announced Reggie Wayne will be inducted into the Ring of Honor on November 18 at Lucas Oil Stadium as the team hosts division rival Tennessee.
The wide receiver played 14 seasons in Indianapolis after being drafted in the first round out of the University of Miami in the 2001 NFL Draft.
The team announced back in February that Wayne would join the Ring of Honor in the 2018 season, but it wasn’t until Tuesday that the date of that ceremony was announced. Wayne will celebrate his 40th birthday the day before his induction.
During his Colts career, Wayne played in 211 games which is the most in franchise history. He was part of the Colts Super Bowl Championship and a six-time Pro Bowl selection. He ranks 10th in NFL history in reception and receiving yards and is also tied for 23rd in receiving touchdowns. Wayne also registered 43 100-yard games, tying him for 15th in league history.
New head coach of Sevilla FC, Pablo Machin (R), poses with the President of Sevilla, Jose Castro (L), during his presentation at the Sanchez Pizjuan stadium in Seville, southern Spain, on May 30, 2018. EPA-EFE/Julio Munoz
New head coach of Sevilla FC, Pablo Machin (C), poses with the President of Sevilla, Jose Castro (L), and sports director, Joaquin Caparros, during Machin's presentation at the Sanchez Pizjuan stadium in Seville, southern Spain, on May 30, 2018. EPA-EFE/Julio Munoz
Sevilla's new coach Machin hopes to make historic run in 2018-2019
Pablo Machin said on Wednesday, during his presentation as the new coach of Sevilla, that he wants to make history with the Spanish soccer club.
Machin's presentation was attended by Sevilla president Jose Castro and soccer director Joaquin Caparros.
LAWRENCE, Kan. — Kansas freshman Josh Jackson has announced he will enter the NBA draft.
Jackson, who released a statement on Monday, was the Big 12 Newcomer of the Year after averaging 16.3 points and 7.4 rebounds per game. He helped the Jayhawks to a 31-5 record and a berth in the NCAA Tournament's Elite Eight.
The 6-foot-8 Jackson has signed with former NBA player B.J. Armstrong of Wasserman Media Group.
Jackson arrived at Kansas after a stellar prep career in Detroit and Napa, California. He says in the statement that after "consulting with my family, I have decided to enter the 2017 NBA Draft and pursue my dream of playing professional basketball."
He added that he was thankful for "all of the support I have received from my coaches and teammates at Kansas."
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This combination of pictures created on April 17, 2017 shows Belgrano's supporter Emanuel Balbo (C) being hit and pushed down from the stands of the Mario Kempes stadium during half time of the Argentine First division football match derby between Belgrano and Talleres, in Cordoba, on April 15, 2017. Balbo is brain dead since the incident on Saturday when he recognized in the crowd the man who ran over and killed his brother four years before. PHOTO: AFP
A Hitting Explosion ; The Grant Napear Show with Doug Christie - 10/5On the Thursday edition of The Grant Napear Show with Doug Christie, the fellas talk Cam Newton and his response to the female reporter and all the backlash he has faced over the last 24 hours. Seth Everett joined the show to talk all things MLB playoffs and a little Sacramento Kings talk, as they prepare to take on the Spurs!
The Anne Arundel County Police have arrested three juveniles that sent an adult teen to shock-trauma in serious condition on Wednesday night.
The three, all minors, have been charged as adults. Arrested were Sean Riley Adams, Cora Haily Perez, and Omar Adam Zaharna all of Edgewater. All three are being held without bond and do not have an attorney listed for them at this time. The charges are robbery, first degree assault, second degree assault, reckless endangerment, and theft.
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Cary Huber, environmental education specialist from Parker Dam State Park, will present a program at 10 a.m. Jan. 11 at the Clearfield Center for Active Living about butter-making and other heritage skills. The center is located at 116 S. Second St., Clearfield, and anyone 50 and over are invited to attend the free program.
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Griz Go Down 0-2 vs Spurs But Fightin' Words From Coach Fizdale
After getting free throwed almost into submission, Grizzlies battle back from 26 down to cut Spurs lead to 4 with time running out. But, Spurs go on late 8-0 run to seal game two with a final score of 96-82.
Kawhi Leonard's playoff highs: 37 points, 11 rebounds, including 19-19 from free throw line. As a team, Spurs hit 31-32 free throws, while Grizzlies were 13 of 15.
Zach Randolph rebounds from a terrible game one with 20 points and 10 boards. Mike Conley leads the way with 24 points and eight assists.
Memphis Coach David Fizdale goes off on the officiating after the game, citing the free throw discrepancy. Hear his rant and see the highlights Tuesday on WMC Action News 5 at 6 p.m.
Grizzlies, down 2-0 in the series, come back home to Memphis for games three and four. Game three is Thursday at FedExForum at 8:30 p.m.
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That’s the view of former Arsenal striker Kevin Campbell, who believes Ramsey would be perfect to take the armband following the retirement of Per Mertesacker.
Unai Emery is still to decide his new skipper and may yet bring in a new face to lead the team.
Ramsey could be an option having been at the club since 2008, though there has been plenty of speculation surrounding his Arsenal future.
The Welshman is set to enter the final year of his contract but there are rumours he could leave the club with reports suggesting Manchester United and Chelsea are keen on the midfielder.
But Campbell believes Ramsey would be the perfect candidate to lead Arsenal into next season.
Five Things: Man City look unstoppable, Big Sam makes his point at Anfield, Benteke costs Palace
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Amendment to Khatam-e-Nabuwat clause: IHC orders govt to make Raja Zafarul Haq committee report public
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court on Wednesday ordered the government to make Raja Zafarul Haq committee's report public.
Authored by Justice Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui. the 172-page judgement also contains key points of the report, according to Geo News.
Headed by PML veteran leader Raja Zafarul Haq, the committee was formed to probe into objectionable changes pertaining to Khatam-e-Nabuwat in the Election Act 2017.
Mushahidullah Khan and Ahsan Iqbal were the members of the committee.
The controversial amendment had triggered protest across the country, with some religious group staging dharna in the federal capital last year.
The changes were reversed through another amendment that was unanimously passed by the National Assembly and the Senate.
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On this week’s podcast, we look at Rick Rubio’s shaky start, discuss some way too hot Donovan Mitchell comparisons, and explain why Thabo Sefolosha has already made at least one fan in Utah.
GOLD
Near-term price action is holding around daily cloud top ($1230), so far unable to sustain recovery from strong support at $1221 that was hit on Friday. Initial bullish signal on bounce and close above daily cloud on Friday is fading , with risk of re-visiting strong support at $1221(rising daily Tenkan-sen/former double-top/Fibo 38.2% of $1180/$1244), being still in play, as correction from fresh high at $1244 hasn't completed yet. This may keep the downside vulnerable for re-visiting $1221 support, before fresh attempts higher. Bullish daily studies favor this scenario, however, loss of $1221 pivot generate negative signal and risk deeper pullback towards $1208/05 (daily Kijun-sen / Fibo 61.8% retracement). Conversely, lift above daily cloud top and close above $1235 (Fibo 61.8% of $1244/$1221 pullback) would generate stronger bullish signal and re-focus upper targets at $1244/48.
Res: 1235; 1237; 1244; 1248
Sup: 1227; 1225; 1221; 1214
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GOP legislators back higher fee to expand newborn screening
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Republican legislators say raising the fee North Carolina health officials charge to test newborns for additional genetic disorders is outweighed by the health benefits of early diagnosis and lower overall health care costs.
Budget-writers held a news conference Wednesday to discuss an item in this week's budget adjustments that would increase the state's newborn screening fee from $44 to $128
Federal health regulators have added three disorders to the recommended screening list. Increased revenues will help pay for staff, equipment and supplies at the state public health lab to perform the tests.
Rep. Nelson Dollar of Cary says Medicaid will pay for expanded screening tests for covered families. Legislators say many health plans are required to cover the entire costs of a screening.
Thousands of jobs are doomed as High Street shops are shutting
The doomsday business report from the Centre for Retail Research also found 61,000 stores had shut down since 2012.
This year will be the worst year since the 2008 financial crash as 71,602 stores would have closed shop by the end of 2018.
Already the UK has lost major chain Toys R Us, while brands including Marks and Spencer, New Look, Carphone Warehouse, Mothercare and Carpetright are all closing a number of stores in restructuring programmes to try and adjust to the digital economy.
An additional 31,000 stores are predicted to close by the end of 2022, the report said.
Unai Emery is closing in on the first signing of his Arsenal reign.
Juventus defender Stephan Lichsteiner looked set to be the first one through the door while Dortmund's Sokratis Papastathopoulos was also linked.
But it appears PSG teenager Yacine Adli will be Emery's first recruit, having knocked back an offer from the French champions.
Meanwhile, Liverpool are ready to intensify their efforts to bring in Nabil Fekir from Lyon.
The Frenchman is their top target following the arrival of Fabinho and he wants the move before the World Cup.
There has been no bid as of yet but the Reds are poised to make their move.
The two Manchester clubs are also looking to get some early business done as the busy summer kicks into action.
Follow all the latest transfer news and gossip below.
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Today on the bonus hour, Bill and Harry Teinowitz (filling in for Wendy) talk about funerals, dog fur sweaters, Colin Kaepernick, the NFL, Bob Costas, and much more.
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This billboard promoting City Council candidate Seth Bloom is not carrying the required "paid for by" line that the state requires on political advertisements. This billboard promoting City Council candidate Seth Bloom is not carrying the required "paid for by" line that the state requires on political advertisements.( Two New Orleans political ads are raising questions about the state's elections laws requiring candidates to display who paid for them.
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Riverbend Festival
The "Chattanooga Family Reunion" finishes up its eight-day run with a weekend full of big name and local acts spread out over five stages.
Through Saturday night
Riverfront Parkway at Ross's Landing
(423) 756-2211
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Thursday, June 15
Gladys Knight
The great ones endure, and very few singers over the last fifty years have matched her unassailable artistry and musical brilliance.
8 p.m.
Tivoli Theatre
709 Broad St.
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Friday, June 16
Tim Hinck & Christian Collier
It's a multi-sensory performance of Ravel's monumental masterpiece, "Le Tombeau de Couperin."
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Barking Legs Theater
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Ben de la Cour
“A folk musician with the songwriting acumen of a young Nick Cave and the lyrical wisdom of a vitriolic Leonard Cohen.”
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Charles & Myrtle’s
105 McBrien Rd.
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The seventh edition of the Gibraltar Junior International Chess Festival will see over 135 youngsters from 14 countries. There will be two main events played over four days at the Caleta Hotel as from Friday for children under-16 and under-12 over six rounds.
“The number of registered participants has increased dramatically this year,” said tournament director Stuart Conquest.
At the time of going to press 134 players had signed up for the tournament from Sweden, Norway, France, Germany, Portugal, Scotland, Estonia and Morocco.
“The farthest travelled player is Max England, who is coming with his family from Canada. The festival has always attracted a large number of Spanish and English participants, but this year there are also several Russian and Ukrainian families, living in Spain, who are bringing their children to play,” he said.
Fourteen local children are currently registered to play in the tournament several of whom now have international ratings.
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I'm sure there are some real situations where drones are causing problems, but when it comes to getting stellar video of Idaho - that's where drones belong.
YouTuber Idahoblaster must have gotten a drone for Christmas because over the last few months he has been posting a lot of drone shots of Idaho lands that we normally don't get to see. Any of us can go to the mountains and camp, hike, or climb but not many of us get the view that this drone shares from the high skies above.
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WASHINGTON, Feb 15 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday dismissed the idea of any "Russian connection" in a tweet that came amid a New York Times report that said members of his presidential campaign had contacts with Russian intelligence officials.
"This Russian connection non-sense is merely an attempt to cover-up the many mistakes made in Hillary Clinton's losing campaign," he said in a post on Twitter, citing his former Democratic rival in the 2016 presidential contest. (Reporting by Susan Heavey)
NASCAR legend Mark Martin will compete in this summer's IWK 250 presented by Steve Lewis Auto Body at Riverside International Speedway in Nova Scotia. , now 58, has raced in the three top NASCAR series during 31 seasons, winning 96 times: 40 times in the Cup Series, 49 in the Xfinity Series and seven in the Camping World Truck Series.
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (AP) — An Ohio man accused of plowing his car into counter-protesters at a white nationalist rally in Virginia is set to make his first court appearance.
Col. Martin Kumer, superintendent at the Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail, says 20-year-old James Alex Fields Jr. has a bond hearing Monday morning.
Fields is charged with second-degree murder and other counts after authorities say he drove into the crowd, fatally injuring one woman and hurting 19 others.
Fields has been in custody since Saturday. Jail officials told The Associated Press they don’t know if he’s obtained an attorney.
A high school teacher said Fields was fascinated with Nazism, idolized Adolf Hitler and had been singled out by school officials in the 9th grade for his “deeply held, radical” convictions on race.
Some Republican lawmakers and even the NRA are now saying the those infamous “bump stocks” may have to go. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano:
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Aug 15 (Reuters) - Jiangsu Provincial Agricultural Reclamation and Development Co Ltd
* Says unit will invest 12 million yuan in a grain storage firm
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Fed’s Yellen says Employment Is Near Maximum Sustainable Level
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The company behind it, Slack Technologies, found success by combining something that Silicon
× Hawley to form program to help military with legal problems
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Josh Hawley says he wants to develop the first statewide program to provide free legal help to military service members.
Hawley announced Monday that he plans to form a Military Legal Assistance Team. That team will work with attorneys from military bases in Missouri to find private attorneys who will provide pro bono services to service members with certain legal needs.
The team will formally launch early next year.
Hawley said in a news release that the board will determine which legal needs would qualify for the program and create a strategy for recruiting attorneys to provide the help.
Kayode Fayemi has resigned as the Minister of Solid Minerals Development to face his governorship ambition in Ekiti state.
He is contesting the July 14 gubernatorial election on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
In a press briefing on Wednesday, Fayemi said President Muhammadu Buhari accepted his resignation which he turned in a few weeks ago. The resignation is effective May 30.
Fayemi emerged the candidate of the APC in the upcoming governorship elections in Ekiti scheduled for July 14.
He is expected to be the major challenger to the candidate of Peoples Democratic Party, Kolapo Olusola-Eleka, Governor Ayo Fayose’s preferred successor.
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The Philadelphia Eagles and the New England Patriots aren't the only teams bringing Super Bowl entertainment this week. To celebrate game day (and cheer on their region's respective teams), the dancers of Pennsylvania Ballet and Boston Ballet took a break from their usual rehearsals to perform some Super Bowl-themed choreography.
Dressed in their Eagles green, the PAB dancers performed a fast-paced routine full of fouetté turns, sky-high jumps and some swan arms (because they're known as the birds, get it?).
But Boston Ballet also decided to get in on the fun—with five Super Bowl wins, they're used to seeing their team in the big game. Sharing their own video on Facebook, which stars principal Paul Craig and soloist Derek Dunn, Boston Ballet threw in a few Balanchine tricks thanks to some props from Prodigal Son.
This is officially our new favorite way to get in on the football fun.
President Donald Trump's exit from the Paris climate accord generated its own global warming, touching off a worldwide political firestorm. "Our children and grandchildren will look back on this decision, stunned that one leader could be divorced from reality and morality," said Zack Waterman, director of the Idaho chapter of the Sierra Club.
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WINNIPEG — Police in Winnipeg say a man was beaten and robbed after arranging a date online.
They say the man met the woman through an online dating site and went to meet her at a house after midnight today.
Officers say the man was assaulted at the home by several people and robbed before he was able to escape.
But he was chased down and assaulted for a second time on the street before he was able to get away safely.
Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer says he is open to Quebec's desire to reopen the Constitution.
Scheer told reporters today in Quebec City that Premier Philippe Couillard's plan to launch new constitutional talks was very interesting.
Couillard announced last May he hoped to create favourable conditions that could lead to the eventual reopening of constitutional negotiations, and to Quebec finally approving the 1982 Constitution.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said at the time he had absolutely no desire to re-enter constitutional talks.
Scheer indicated last June he didn't want to either, but has seemingly changed his mind.
The Conservative leader says he read Couillard's proposal, and it's normal for a Quebec leader to be focused on the issue.
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FILE - In this May 11, 2018, file photo, Philadelphia 76ers general manager Bryan Colangelo speaks during a news conference at the NBA basketball team's practice facility in Camden, N.J. Colangelo is denying a report connecting the executive to Twitter accounts that criticized Sixers players Joel Embiid and Markelle Fultz, among other NBA figures. The accounts also took aim at former Sixers GM Sam Hinkie, Toronto Raptors executive Masai Ujiri and former Sixers players Jahlil Okafor and Nerlens Noel, according to a report by The Ringer. Matt Rourke, File AP Photo
Larry Flynt fiercely opposed Donald Trump during the 2016 election, going so far as to offer a $1 million bounty for scandalous video of Trump similar to the "Access Hollywood" recording. Although the Hustler publisher failed to keep Trump out of the White House, Flynt said he'd be watching the president-elect closely, especially for any attempt to restrict First Amendment freedoms.
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - Bajaj Holdings And Investment Ltd :
* DEC QUARTER CONSOL SHARE OF PROFIT AFTER TAX OF ASSOCIATES 6.46 BILLION RUPEES VERSUS 5.22 BILLION RUPEES LAST YEAR
* DEC QUARTER CONSOL PAT 2.69 BILLION RUPEES
* DEC QUARTER CONSOL REVENUE FROM OPERATIONS 3.18 BILLION RUPEES
* CONSOL PAT IN DEC QUARTER LAST YEAR WAS 1.24 BILLION RUPEES; CONSOL REVENUE FROM OPERATIONS WAS 2.76 BILLION RUPEES Source text - bit.ly/2BOYGqG Further company coverage:
Officials said this will help the community
"To empower change to break the cycle of instability," that's the new mission statement for Madonna House and just one of the changes they will be making.
Beginning next month, The Madonna House will focus on on prevention services such as keeping families in their homes, helping families get jobs, and consultation services.
"People tell us in this community we need to have a new prevention service or say things like will you come over in this direction and provide different services and we certainly will," said Joanne Dedert, Executive Director for Madonna House.
The new services will begin July 1st.
April 24 (Reuters) - Talkmed Group Ltd:
* Q1 PROFIT ATTRIBUTABLE S$5.381 MILLION VERSUS S$8.572 MILLION
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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- A shooting on Grandview Avenue in Mariners Harbor on Friday night drew a large police response.
The 19-year-old male victim was shot twice -- once in the torso and once in the wrist, according to a spokesman for the NYPD's Deputy Commissioner of Public Information.
The victim was taken to Richmond University Medical Center in West Brighton, said an FDNY spokesman.
Police said the victim is being "a little difficult" and not cooperating with their investigation.
A level one mobilization was called to search for the suspect, who's described as a black male wearing a grey sweater, according to police radio transmissions.
An NYPD helicopter could be seen circling the neighborhood with searching lights.
A man who lives in the neighborhood said he was walking his dog nearby when he heard "pop pop pop pop" and followed the police sirens to see what happened.
Fate/stay night has dominated the NewType character rankings once again, occupying not only the majority of both male and female rankings but also surpassing Code Geass, which had obtained a surge in popularity – likely due to the announcement of its new upcoming anime.
The male ranking:
1. Archer (Fate/Stay night)
2. Lelouch Lamperouge (Code Geass)
3. Shirou Emiya (Fate/Stay night)
4. Kirito (Sword Art Online)
5. Gilgamesh (Fate/Stay night)
6. Koyomi Araragi (Monogatari)
7. Osamu Dazai (Bungou Stray Dogs)
8. Victor Nikiforov (Yuri on Ice)
9. Mikazuki Augus (Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans)
10. Kazuma Satou (KonoSuba)
The female ranking:
1. Saber (Fate/Stay night)
2. Rin Tohsaka (Fate/Stay night)
3. Mash Kyrielight (Fate/Grand Order)
4. Shiki Ryougi (Kara no Kyoukai)
5. Oshino Shinobu (Monogatari)
6. Asuna (Sword Art Online)
7. Illyasviel von Einzbern (Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya)
8. Tsubasa Hanekawa (Monogatari)
9. Sakura Matou (Fate/Stay night)
10. CC (Code Geass)
price for a litre of regular self serve unleaded is now $1.05.5 in the eastern mainland, while in Cape Breton it’s $1.06.3. The price of gasoline is continuing its downward trend this week. It dropped 3.2 cents a litre in the weekly setting by the Utility and Review Board. The minimumprice for a litre of regular self serve unleaded is now $1.05.5 in the eastern mainland, while in Cape Breton it’s $1.06.3.
The price of diesel is also down, but not as much. It dipped just under one cent a litre.
× Wintrust Business Lunch 2/3/18: Super Bowl Ads, January Jobs Report and the Decline of GE
Tribune transportation reporter Mary Wisniewski looks at how ride-sharing has quadrupled in the last three years in Chicago, and the traffic congestion concerns that raises for the city.
Steven Esposito, Senior Vice President and Wealth Advisor with Morgan Stanley in Lake Forest, discusses the January jobs report, and the most recent meeting of the Federal Reserve, the last one under chairwoman Janet Yellen.
Staff writer Drake Bennett from Bloomberg Businessweek talks about how GE, a company famous for its management tactics, has come off the rails, why it happened, what’s next for the company
Finally, Chicago Bureau Chief of Advertising Age E.J. Schultz previews Super Bowl ads for this year, and looks at the trends, which companies are making the biggest plays, and more.
BAGHDAD (AP) — The United Nations says it will not be "engaged in any way or form" in the process surrounding the independence referendum in Iraq's northern semi-autonomous Kurdish region that's planned for September.
The statement by the U.N. special mission to Iraq, or UNAMI, could cast doubts on the credibility of the vote, which has already sparked wide criticism from the central government in Baghdad and several Western nations.
UNAMI's statement was released late on Wednesday.
The president of the Kurdish region, Masoud Barzani, last week said the vote will determine whether the Kurdish region would secede from Iraq.
The vote is to be held in three governorates that make up the Kurdish region and also in areas that are contested by both the Kurds and the central government.
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Sophie Cunningham had a career-high seven 3-pointers and a season-high 35 points and No. 17 Missouri rolled to a 78-48 win over Southern Illinois-Edwardsville on Sunday for the Tigers’ ninth-straight win.
Cunningham was 11-of-16 shooting with all five of her misses coming behind the arc to reach 30 points for the fifth time in her career.
Cunningham had 11 in the first quarter as the Tigers (9-1) opened a 19-9 lead and 18 at the break when the lead was 37-28.
Missouri made 10 of 14 shots, including 6 of 8 behind the arc, to break the game open, outscoring the Cougars (3-5) 28-14. Cunningham had three 3s to help the Tigers to a season-high 15 on 31 attempts. Jordan Chavis, Jordan Roundtree and Cunningham scored from distance to cap a 13-0 run that made it 59-34.
Gwen Adams led the Cougars, who shot 26 percent (16 of 62), with 12 points.
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COIMBATORE: Lok Sabha Deputy Speaker M. Thambidurai on Wednesday welcomed the Supreme Court verdict giving ‘real power’ to the elected Government in Arvind Kejriwal versus Lt. Governor of Delhi case.
“It is victory for democracy,” Thambidurai told reporters at airport here.
“Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C.N. Annadurai had asked whether there was any necessity for the post of a Governor, while the real power vested with the elected Government,” he said.
Stating that there was no problem if the Governor functioned within the limits of framework, Thambidurai, however, said the he was not commenting on the review being carried out by Tamil Nadu Governor.
FINANCE and data watchdogs are looking into IT issues at TSB
The bank apologised after customers complained of problems with mobile and online accounts several hours after a system upgrade was supposed to have been completed on Sunday.
One customer said they had “access” to other customers' accounts totalling more than £20,000 and another reportedly discovered they had been credited with £13,000 after logging back in.
A number of customers complained that they were still unable to access their money on Monday morning.
The Information Commissioner's Office, which monitors data and privacy, said it was "making inquiries", the Financial Times said.
Folks in Port Vincent need to pull out the pots because lots of them are under a boil water advisory.
That means they need to put their water on the stove before using it to make sure any harmful bacteria is dead.
This advisory impacts customers getting water from the village of Port Vincent, which includes folks living in the Sandy Ridge subdivision.
Officials will be collecting and testing bacteria samples Monday.
If the results return negative, then the advisory will be lifted by noon Tuesday.
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Slow productivity growth is part of the subpar growth rates the United States has shown in recent years. But measurement problems are fooling us: People are better off than the statistics indicate.
The economy is not about amassing money or gold, Adam Smith taught us. But neither is it really about gross domestic product. It’s about providing value to people, based on their own desires and preferences. That value is rising, though we do not—and cannot—measure it well.
Our national economic productivity—output per hour worked—is growing at a slow pace. The average since World War II has been two percent per year, but lately we’re barely over one percent. That may sound like a small difference, but it compounds year by year, eventually becoming substantial.
However, we’re missing something important, something that is boosting our well-being tremendously—but we cannot measure. We can find it by going back to basics.
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Update: 12:40PM A 53-year-old man has been charged for the death of Special Constable Eroni Daugunu in a hit and run incident along Walu Bay two weeks ago.
The driver of the motor vehicle that allegedly killed the 22-year-old policeman will be produced at the Suva Magistrates Court today.
Police spokesperson, Ana Naisoro confirmed the driver has been charged with one count of dangerous driving occasioning death, one count of fail to stop after an accident, one count of fail to comply
March 19 (Reuters) - Vitamin Shoppe Inc:
* HIMANSHU H. SHAH REPORTS 17% STAKE IN VITAMIN SHOPPE AS OF MARCH 9 - SEC FILING
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On Monday, both the Lenoir County Board of Commissioners and the Kinston City Council have regularly scheduled meetings with a few schedule tweaks. The Lenoir County Commissioners will hold the second regular meeting of the month at 4 p.m. in the Commissioner's Meeting Room at the Lenoir County Courthouse located at 130 S. Queen St. Prior to that meeting, however, the commissioners will meet at 2 p.m. for a 2017-2018 budget meeting upstairs in the conference room at the Lenoir County Tax Office located at 101 N. Queen St. During the regular board meeting, the commissioners will have two public hearings regarding the Community Development Block Grant 2011 Catalyst Project Closeout and the CDBG 2012 Scattered Site Project Closeout.
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Longmeadow High School's Brynn Cartelli is now one of 11 singers hoping to become the Season 14 champion on "The Voice."
Viewers voted to eliminate D.R. King on Tuesday night. King had performed "White Flag" during Monday night's broadcast.
The competition continues next week as viewers will choose the Top 10 contestants.
Cartelli, 15, had performed Patty Griffin's "Up to the Mountain" during Monday's show.
The Swiss company Bertschi has chosen the port of Antwerp for development of a new European plastics hub at the Antwerp Zomerweg Terminal (AZT).
Bertschi acquired the concession on the Zomerweg rail terminal last year and immediately began construction of a plastics hub so that the first containers could be handled already at the beginning of 2018.
An important plus that Bertschi is able to offer at this hub includes services such as transhipment, storage and distribution of polymers. In addition to storage space for containers (capacity of 20,000 tonnes) Bertschi has invested in two platforms for unloading 20 and 40-foot sea containers into 30-foot land containers. The latter serve as storage units for the products on the terminal itself before being distributed all over Europe via the Bertschi intermodal network.
One of the newly elected Sinn Fein MPs in Northern Ireland says he and his six colleagues will today seek speaking and voting rights in the Dail
Barry Mc Elduff and his colleagues are travelling to Dublin today to formally take up their places on the Good Friday Implementation Committee.
However, Mr Mc Elduff told Highland Radio News that in light of the threat of Brexit and other issues, they will be seeking more………….
Digital payment mechanisms cannot eliminate corruption and it is still possible for government officials to demand bribes in cash, said Goa IT Professionals (GITP). The IT professionals argued that the government cannot claim that elimination of corruption was the motivation behind enabling E-payments.GITP also said that the objective of enabling digital payments in Goa should be to offer an additional convenience to customers and citizens.
“The objective of digital payments should be to offer an additional convenience.The cash mode should not be stopped as there will always be a large section of the society who will not be familiar with E-payments. Also, we should not see a halt in activity due to temporary snags in the telecom network,” added GITP.
In addition to government offices, digital payments should be mandated at all horticulture outlets, prepaid taxi counters, bus stands and hospitals as these are the places where citizens have the most frequent transactions the professionals body advised.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Hamilton County Department of Education annual teacher recruitment fair is underway right now.
This afternoon, the district began recruiting teachers for Fall of 2018.
Organizers say upwards of 300 teacher candidates are expected to participate. They will meet with principals and other teachers in the district.
Recruiters say in the past the district has felt the effects of teacher shortages when looking for high quality candidates.
Recruitment Coordinator Erin Harrell said, “It is pretty standard across the state of Tennessee and the country that enrollment in teacher preparation programs is dropping, so that is why we are so eager to get started in our hiring for next fall. We want the best teachers teaching here in Hamilton County.”
From January to August, recruitment coordinators say the district expects to hire between 250 and 300 teachers.
This is official notification that the Regular School Board Meeting that is scheduled for 15 Jun 2017, at 6pmCT will be held at Adair County Board of Education Building Conference Room, 1204 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY.
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President Trump recently vowed to "do a big number" on Dodd-Frank. Janet Yellen doesn't believe that should happen.
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Stuck in traffic this morning on your way to work?
Well you're not alone, but it's costing us a fortune.
A new survey has revealed that on average, employees lose 29.6 minutes of work per week because of bad traffic on their commute. And that's costing the UK economy a staggering £203,846,153 a week, according to the survey by motorcycle insurance company Devitt.
The company carried out a survey of 2,000 commuters and found that it takes a good 34.2 minutes before we feel calm and in control again after getting into the office late.
In addition, 32.3 per cent of us try to sneak into work without being noticed if we're late, while 43.2 per cent would actually report a colleague who continually arrived late for work.
The research also found that almost 13 per cent of people have missed a job interview because of bad traffic, and over a quarter, (27.8%) experience 'biker envy' when motorcyclists cruise past us in traffic jams.
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Lane Kiffin isn’t sticking around to run Alabama’s offense in the national championship game.
Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban said Monday that Kiffin will leave to focus on his new job as Florida Atlantic’s head coach. Incoming offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian will replace him for the Jan. 9 game against Clemson in Tampa, Florida.
Saban says he and Kiffin spoke following the semifinal game against Washington. He said with the time demands of handling both jobs, “we recognized that it is best for our players, and for Lane, that we allow him to turn his full attention to his new head coaching role at FAU.”
Kiffin says it “was a very difficult decision, but it’s a decision made in the best interests of the program.”
FISH Food Bank Treasurer Becky Bugge leaves Wednesday night’s Hood River County School District board meeting at May Street School with an unusual trove: bags of donated food. Bugge and Lindsy Weseman, left, Hood River Valley High School activities director, told the board about the successful food drive organized by students in November and December on behalf of FISH, and board member Rich Truax presented Bugge and Weseman with two more bags courtesy of the board. See Feb. 7 Hood River News for details on the food drive.
At the end of the 2016 campaign, Candidate Trump warned repeatedly Hillary Clinton's ability to govern would be hurt by 'years' of investigations. The Washington Post's Philip Rucker reacts.
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Members of the Chipley City Council will meet with the Washington County Board of County Commissioners during their Budget Workshop on Wednesday, August 16, at 1 p.m. to discuss recreation funding. The meeting will be held at the County Annex on South Boulevard in Chipley.
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“I think there’s so many different levels of it. Your identity exists on many different planes at the same time and they all can be quite different from each other. When he said that, it didn’t really mean anything. But I guess now I’m sort of thinking, like, ‘Well, I guess that is related to me.’ But how does that fit in with all the other things going on in my life? And sometimes you think, ‘Can I use this in my acting? Or should I be putting it away.’ It’s kind of interesting, I guess. I don’t know — this could be why people get annoyed with me.”
March 29 Innocoll Holdings Plc:
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Sunshine Community Church , once one of the largest congregations in the Christian Reformed Church, has listed its facilities and 72-acre campus for $5.75 million. The listing with NAI Wisinski of West Michigan was posted earlier this month after a previously announced sale to Resurrection Life Church of Rockford fell through.
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Three soldiers were missing after an avalanche, triggered by fresh snowfall, struck a forward post in Gurez sector in Bandipora district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said today.The avalanche hit an Army post at Baktoor near the Line of Control in Gurez sector during the intervening night, a police official said.He said at least three soldiers were reported missing after the avalanche."Efforts are on to trace the missing soldiers but continuous snowfall was hampering the rescue and search efforts," he added.An Army porter is missing since yesterday after he came under an avalanche in Tulail in Gurez sector.
Chicago Mahomie’s were losing their minds when we were about to interview Austin Mahone backstage during the pre-Grammy interviews.
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Authorities in Greece have declared a state of eme... . A man walks next to a damaged house caused by an earthquake in the village of Vrissa on the northeastern Greek island of Lesbos, Tuesday, June 13, 2017.
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Union County Sheriff Joe Cryan congratulates the graduates of the 2017 Union County Sheriff's Youth Police Academy during a ceremony at the Rahway High School Performing Arts Center.
Seventy-five middle and high school students from throughout Union County graduated this year's program.
Recruits in the youth academy received hands-on experience in a wide variety of emergency services and law enforcement functions and training. During the program, the teens engaged in physical training, attended lectures and through class trips and visits by guest speakers, the recruits met with representatives from several law enforcement agencies.
Cryan also thanks the instructors and the law enforcement agencies who were involving in make the 10th Union County Sheriff's Youth Academy a success.
Tatum contributed 27 points (11-19 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 5-5 FT), four rebounds, four steals and three assists across 32 minutes during a 119-110 win over the Hawks on Friday.
Tatum was phenomenal in the win, as he gathered a season-high 27 points and matched a season high with four steals. He impressively did his scoring work without knocking down a single three-pointer. Tatum could continue to have a heavier offensive workload if Kyrie Irving (quad), Marcus Smart (hand) and Marcus Morris (hip) remain sidelined.
Mark Niquette, Bloomberg News infrastructure reporter, discusses why some smaller U.S. companies are lobbying the Trump administration for more tariffs on Chinese imports, even as other small businesses and farmers across the country oppose new trade controls. He speaks with Bloomberg’s Amy Morris and Peter Barnes on Bloomberg Radio’s "Politics, Policy, Power and Law."
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Monday, a day after his team beat Butler in Detroit, to advance to the NCAA Tournament's second weekend and set up Friday's meeting Texas Tech, Matt Painter met with media to discuss his team, the NCAA Tournament, Isaac Haas and more.
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PARIS (Reuters) - A French prosecutor said on Monday he was ruling out for now terrorism as a motive and opening a murder investigation after a man deliberately drove a car into a crowd of diners at a pizzeria near Paris.
"There is no doubt that he voluntarily decided to create what happened," prosecutor Eric de Valroger told reporters at the scene of the incident.
The prosecutor confirmed that a 12-year-old girl was killed in the incident.
Johnson C. Smith senior guard Robert Davis (11) returns for the Golden Bulls after averaging a team-best 17.4 points and 3.1 assists last season. John D. Simmons jsimmons@charlotteobserver.com
Chinese premier upbeat about China-Russia business ties
Trade between China and Russia registered an over 20 percent growth year-on-year in 2017 and there are still untapped potentials in their business cooperation, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said Tuesday.
"Between our two economies, trade now stands at about 80 billion US dollars. I believe we can work together to bump it up to 100 billion US dollars through innovation and tapping potentials," Li said at a press conference after the conclusion of the annual national legislative session.
China and Russia are each other's biggest neighbors and a stable bilateral relationship is in the interest of both countries and the world, he added.
LISBON Six people have died and two others are missing after a series of explosions at a fireworks factory in northern Portugal, rescue workers said.
The explosions took place late on Tuesday and rescue workers were searching for more victims. President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa travelled on Wednesday to the village of Avoes, about 350 km north of Lisbon.
"In the name of the government I want to send my condolences and a word of consolation to the families of the victims," Prime Minister Antonio Costa said in a tweet.
Television images showed smoke and smouldering remains of the factory and the town declared three days of mourning for the victims.
Police launched an investigation into the explosions at the family-owned factory.
(Reporting By Axel Bugge; Editing by Stephen Powell)
This seven bedroom traditional home has a true estate feel as you drive up a private road to the gated entrance. The house sits perched up on 2.58 acres and offers complete privacy. The open floor plan kitchen, dining, and great room open up to a beautiful stone patio overlooking the pool and expansive grounds. Great location close to East Hampton village. A must see!
On Sunday, January 1st, at approximately 2:30 a.m., Warren County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the 2000 block of Glasgow Road for a report of an injury collision. Through investigation, it was determined that a 1990 GMC pick up truck, operated by Michael Sheets age 22 of Bowling Green left the right side of the roadway, over-corrected and lost control of the vehicle. Sheets then crossed Glasgow Road entered a ditch and collidedwith a tree. Sheets was transported by ambulance from the scene by Medical Center EMS to The Medical Center in Bowling Green. Sheets has since been transferred to Vanderbilt Hospital for treatment of his injuries where his current status is unknown. Sheets was not wearing his seat belt, Speed nor alcohol are believed to be a factor in the collision at this time.
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The 2017-2018 season has been something of a struggle for Russell Westbrook and the Oklahoma City Thunder. Just months after winning his first NBA MVP award by averaging a triple-double and setting the league record for triple-doubles in a season, Westbrook’s issues with efficiency have been magnified through one-third of the season.
Meanwhile, the Thunder are fighting to even reach the .500 mark despite talent that would indicate performance far better than that should be taking place. The thought of a team with Westbrook, Paul George, and Carmelo Anthony should be better in theory than it has been so far.
In one fell swoop on Monday evening, though, Westbrook appeared to release quite a bit of his individual and team-based frustration and the victim was Charlotte Hornets forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist.
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SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — South Georgia residents on the western edge of the Okefenokee Swamp are being warned to prepare for potential evacuations as a wildfire that has burned 31 square miles (80 square km) near the Georgia-Florida line keeps growing.
Sparked by lightning April 6 in the Okefenokee National Wildlife refuge, the fire more than doubled in size over the weekend on nearby public land as strong winds fanned the blaze. It covered 20,162 acres (80 square km) Monday.
Clinch County emergency management director Will Joyce said some residents of Fargo, a city of about 320 people, were urged over the weekend to pack bags just in case evacuations are ordered.
Leland Bass of the Georgia Forestry Commission said the fire Monday was burning roughly 7 miles (11 km) outside of Fargo.
AMRITSAR, India (AP) — In the 70 years since India and Pakistan were created from the former British Empire, there has never been a venue focused on the stories and memorabilia of those who survived that chaotic and bloody chapter in history — until now.
A new museum on the Partition of the Indian subcontinent opens this week, as the two South Asian giants mark seven decades as independent nations.
The exhibitions are housed in the red-brick Town Hall building in the north Indian border city of Amritsar. They include photographs, newspaper clippings and donated personal items meant to tell the story of how the region’s struggle for freedom from colonial rule turned into one of its most violent episodes.
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Just because Aspen and Senna were purchased by different owners doesn't meant they'd forgotten each other.
An elderly woman continues to cling to life days after she was attacked while walking her dogs in suburban Melbourne.
Le Le, 77, was found in a driveway at St Albans on Thursday night with "serious head injuries" and taken to hospital in a critical condition.
She was still fighting for life in Royal Melbourne Hospital late on Saturday night.
A 30-year-old woman accused of assaulting Ms Le faced Melbourne Magistrates Court on Saturday afternoon charged with intentionally causing serious injury.
She is due to re-appear in court on Monday.
LONDON, April 20 British hedge fund firm Man Group said on Thursday that net inflows, positive market moves and flows related to a recent acquisition helped funds under management rise 10 percent in the first quarter.
Total assets under management at the end of March were $88.7 billion, up from $80.9 billion at the end of December, the world's largest listed hedge fund said in a statement.
"We came into the year with a good pipeline of interest from clients, and that has resulted in net inflows of $3 billion in the first three months," said Luke Ellis, Man Group Chief Executive. (Reporting by Maiya Keidan; editing by Simon Jessop)
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Court says the danger emanating from sole surviving suspect in Paris attacks 'remains intact.'
Al Horford powers the Celtics with 22 points and 14 rebounds
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BOSTON, United States (TO BE UPDATED) – The Boston Celtics take a 3-2 series lead after tripping the Milwaukee Bucks, 92-87, in the first round of the NBA Eastern Conference playoffs on Tuesday, April 24. Al Horford starred with 22 points and 14 rebounds.
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SHAMOKIN — Crews were called to a fire in Northumberland County.
Smoke could be seen pouring from the building on North Shamokin Street.
It started around 10 p.m. Monday.
There’s no word if anyone was hurt or what might have started the fire.
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ATLANTA (AP) — Investigators are searching for a delivery food driver who they say opened fire and killed a customer just outside metro Atlanta.
The Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the victim as 30-year-old Ryan Thornton of Atlanta.
Local media report that according to the Atlanta Police Department, Thornton ordered delivery from UberEATS on Saturday and went outside a Buckhead apartment complex, about 8 miles (13 kilometers) north of Atlanta, at 11 p.m. to pick up his food.
Investigators say witnesses said that Thornton and the driver exchanged words and then someone inside a white Volkswagen opened fire before it left the complex.
Thornton was taken by ambulance to Grady Memorial Hospital where he later died.
There have been no arrests in the case.
The balls of black fluff are banded rail or moho pereru chicks. They were found in mangroves near a Coromandel Peninsula walking and cycling trail on Tuesday night.
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California mom arrested on suspicion of murder in baby death
ONTARIO, Calif. (AP) — A California mother has been arrested for investigation of murder in the death of her 7-month-old daughter after police say she intentionally hit her boyfriend with a car as he held the baby.
Ontario police Sgt. Jeff Higbee says 19-year-old Sarah Gomez was arrested after the death early Tuesday morning. She's being held on a $1 million bail.
Higbee says Gomez and her boyfriend were arguing late Monday after they had been drinking at a family gathering.
Higbee says the couple left the gathering with the girl and drove home. Higbee says the boyfriend got out of the car with the baby and that's when Gomez hit them.
A relative took the father and daughter to a hospital, where the baby died. The father had minor injuries.
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has come home and, to celebrate, the company will kick off the summer music season with a grand opening street festival.
The brewery will host the festival on Juneau Avenue between 10th St. and 11th St., and the adjoining area of 11th St., and will feature outdoor performances from a variety of leading local bands.
Local music lovers will fall head over heels for the lineup, which includes headliner
. You've seen his name all over town, as he was recently named a grounds stage headliner at Summerfest and will be on movie screens across the country in Sony Pictures' upcoming movie "White Boy Rick," starring Matthew McConaughey.
The rest of the daylong party includes Riverwest hip-hop gr
The CIA was working to prevent the possibility of the Kremlin blackmailing US President Donald Trump by deliberately making public everything regarding the president's ties with Russia, in that way defusing the threat.
According to the report, written by veteran Israeli diplomatic correspondent Oren Nahari, a senior member of the US intelligence community told an Israeli official the agency suspects that Russia has information on Trump that can be used to pressure the US leader. As a countermeasure, US intelligence operatives are quickly leaking everything they learn about ties between Russia and the Trump administration so that the information can't be used as leverage against the president.
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Safar Mehdiyev, who was appointed chairman of Azerbaijan’s State Customs Committee by the order of Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev dated April 23, 2018, was introduced to the committee’s staff by Assistant to the Azerbaijani President for Economic Issues Ali Asadov, the committee said in a message April 24.
Ali Asadov spoke about the life of Safar Mehdiyev, about the tasks set by the Azerbaijani president before the customs authorities for more efficient organization of customs’ operation in the country in accordance with modern standards, expressed confidence in the successful implementation of the instructions.
Mehdiyev expressed gratitude for the high confidence rendered to him by President Ilham Aliyev, and stressed that the president’s tasks and instructions for the customs authorities will be successfully implemented.
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There are on the KAIT-TV Jonesboro story from Monday Dec 26, titled JPD: Vehicle break-ins mar holiday season. In it, KAIT-TV Jonesboro reports that:
JONESBORO, AR - Jonesboro police spent the holidays investigating at least a dozen vehicle break-ins around the city, with the suspected thieves taking everything from a military helmet to a 9 mm handgun. The break-ins, according to police, happened between Dec. 23 and Dec. 26 in the 3700-block of Lexee Drive, the 500-block of State Street, the 1000-block of Scott Street, the 900-block of Pomona Drive, the 1400-block of Mays Road, 1600-block of Tonya Drive, 2100-block of Sweet Gum, 1500-block of Mitzi Lane, 3800-block of Harrisburg Road, and the 2600-block of Gleen Place.
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At least six toddlers and a teacher were killed in a childcare centre fire in Brazil on Thursday (5 October) that had allegedly been deliberately lit by a sacked security guard, local media reported.
PLANS for 10 new homes on the site of a car showroom in Wargrave look set to be approved subject to conditions.
Oraclemarker wants to close Wargrave Village Car Sales in High Street and redevelop the site, which it bought last year.
Now Wokingham Borough Council is being recommended to approve the application after planning officers suggested 20 conditions, including more parking spaces and removal of the rear access.
These were two of the main issues concerning Wargrave parish councillors.
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The man who finished second in Venezuela's recent presidential election is asking the Supreme Court to order a new vote.
Henri Falcon argued on Wednesday that Maduro's ruling socialist party unfairly influenced the election by setting up kiosks near voting centers and giving poor residents bonuses.
Official results showed Maduro winning a second six-year term in a landslide victory on May 20 despite a historic crisis in the once-wealthy OPEC nation.
The appeal is unlikely to prosper in the Supreme Court, which rarely if ever votes against Maduro.
The legal challenge comes as Canada is slapping 14 Venezuelan leaders with sanctions, condemning the election as illegitimate and anti-democratic.
Cuba's newly installed President Miguel Diaz-Canel, however, was visiting Caracas and congratulated Maduro, reaffirming strong ties between their two nations.
'The Tempest' could be staged in Malawi
Some of the productions that Bilimakhwe has done featuring Malawian actors include And Crocodiles Are Hungry At Night and Romio Ndi Julieti. The Tempest is a play by Shakespeare, believed to have been written in 1610–11, and thought by many critics to be the last play that Shakespeare wrote …
Senate Democrats reportedly plan to attack eight of Republican President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks and stretch their confirmation process from days to perhaps months, despite having essentially no chance of blocking their nominations.
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MADISON — Tool manufacturer Snap-on says President Donald Trump’s visit to the company’s headquarters in Wisconsin will highlight “the essential nature of American manufacturing to our nation’s future.”
Trump plans to visit Snap-on’s Kenosha headquarters on Tuesday. The company posted a comment about his visit on its website Monday.
Snap-on is based in the congressional district of House Speaker Paul Ryan, but he will not be there for Pres. Trump’s visit. He is overseas with a congressional delegation visiting several NATO countries.
Trump carried Wisconsin by less than a percentage point and a poll in March showed his approval rating to be just 41 percent.
Snap-on says it sees Pres. Trump’s visit as an “encouraging development” to help highlight the importance of manufacturing.
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MACUNGIE, Pennsylvania — When wedding guests cheered a couple tying the knot over the Memorial Day Weekend, the excitement wasn't just about the union — some of it stemmed from the football jersey the groom slipped into before saying "I do."
Jennifer Sullivan says she was so certain the Philadelphia Eagles would lose the Super Bowl that she told fiancé Patrick Hanks he could wear a jersey to their wedding if the team won. To her surprise, the Eagles defeated the New England Patriots 41-33.
So when Sullivan and Hanks were married May 26 at Bear Creek Mountain Resort in Macungie, Pennsylvania, the groom stripped off his tux jacket, grabbed a Carson Wentz jersey from the bushes behind him and donned it as guests broke into a celebratory Eagles chant.
In an exclusive statement to “Sharjah 24”, Lt-Col Ibrahim Saeed Saif, director of the safety and protection division of the Sharjah Civil Defence expressed his happiness on participation at labor festival this year”.
He added that the participation in this year includes a qualitative addition to spreading awareness of the use of existing systems in the establishments.
ASHWAUBENON – The Green Bay Gamblers defeated the Waterloo Blackhawks 2-1 in overtime Tuesday night in a United States Hockey League game at the Resch Center.
Chris Grando scored the game-winner for Green Bay at 4:35 in the extra period. Dante Palecco scored the other Green Bay goal, while Connor Mackey totaled two assists.
In net, Gamblers goaltender Maksim Zhukov made 26 saves as Green Bay outshot Chicago 36-27.
Director Steven Spielberg poses for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film 'Ready Player One' in London, Monday, March 19, 2018. Photo by Joel C Ryan
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AMARAVATI: In an endeavour to curb the menace of illegal sand mining in the state, the Andhra Pradesh Government will be introducing GPS tracking system by July end this year.
State minister R Sujayakrishna Ranga Rao while addressing a press conference, said, "Andhra Pradesh government is about to bring GPS tracking system by the end of July 2018 to prevent illegal transport of sand in the state. The government is taking stern actions to avoid interstate illegal transport of sand. After the Government of Andhra Pradesh has implemented free sand policy, reports of the sand mafia are on rife."
The minister said that there are 150 notified sand reaches in the state and that 54 check posts have been established to prevent illegal transport of sand.
Ranga Rao further said that geo referral policy is being brought for all major minerals in the state and the permissions for mining activities are being given through auction in an e-permit model.
Pesty move: After losing bet, an Atlanta zoo names a cockroach after Patriots QB Tom Brady. https://t.co/wko3eeJNFw #odd — AP Oddities (@AP_Oddities) February 14, 2017
- Before the Super Bowl, Zoo Atlanta and the Roger Williams Park Zoo in RI made a bet that the loser had to name a baby animal after the winning team's quarterback, and Zoo Atlanta revealed Tom Brady the Madagascar Hissing Cockroach on facebook today.- Tom Brady will hiss when fighting or as part of his mating ritual, likes to eat decaying organic matter, and is a positive cockroach because he will survive the imminent nuclear war.- Unfortunately, Atlanta doesn't get all the credit because both zoos agreed on the Madagascar hissing cockroach beforehand, but they probably knew how it would end due to their experiences with Atlanta sports.SOURCES: 1
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A death certificate says the death of a country singer at the Thayer County Fair has been ruled an accident.
The certificate filed Wednesday says blunt force trauma to her head caused the death of Abby Uecker. She also was known by her stage name, Abby Nicole. She was born and grew up in Norfolk.
The Nebraska State Patrol says the 25-year-old singer was found at the fairgrounds in Deshler around 4:20 a.m. July 23 after an accident involving a utility vehicle. Uecker was taken to Thayer County Health Services in Hebron, where she died later that day.
Uecker had performed with her band July 21 and July 22 after races at the Thayer County Speedway.
Sumgayit FC attracts new goalkeeper
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Baku. 9 March. REPORT.AZ/ Sumgayit FC has attracted a new keeper. Report informs citing the club's website, a contract was signed with Mehti Janatov, player of Russian FC Anzhi. The player, born in 1992, has signed a 1.5 year contract. Notably, M.Janatov has played for Azerbaijani U-21 national team.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Clairvest Group Inc
* Clairvest reports fiscal 2018 first quarter results
* Q1 loss per share C$0.76
* Clairvest Group Inc - ‍June 30, 2017 book value was $533.1 million or $35.09 per share versus $36.21 per share at March 31, 2017​
* Clairvest Group - ‍at June 30, 2017, co determined there has been negative impact on fair value of Ace2Three investment
* Clairvest Group - has reduced fair value of its equity investment in Ace2Three to 50 percent of its cost, or an unrealized loss of $15.8 million on pre-tax basis​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The U.S. Supreme Court rejected Arizona's challenge to the Obama-era program protecting illegal immigrants brought to the country as children, also known as Dreamers, and required the state to provide them with driver's licenses. Justin Mitchell reports.
A sheriff's department in the Local 6 area wants to warn you about a phone scam that investigators say cost one person close to $4,500.
The Weakley County, Tennessee, Sheriff's Department says the victim of the scam was told they won a car and millions of dollars from Publisher's Clearinghouse. They were told they needed to pay taxes on the car by wiring it to the scammers via Western Union. Before they sent the money, the victim was convinced not to tell anyone about their supposed winnings as well.
Deputies say the scammers used the names of a Major League Baseball player and a famous author for the Western Union wires, which were sent to Georgia. The phone number used was Jamaican.
The sheriff's department says it wants to remind you that real contests don't ask you to send money before you can get your prize. Once you have sent money to someone in this type of scam, deputies say it is unlikely that your money will be recovered.
Elda Glynn Wilson, 85, of Epps, died Friday, June 9, 2017.
She was retired from the Richland Parish School Board as a cafeteria worker.
Funeral services were held Monday, June 12, 2017 at the Dunn Baptist Church in Dunn.
Visitation was held at Cox Funeral Home in Delhi on Sunday, June 11.
Burial was in Epps Community Cemetery under the direction of Cox Funeral Home.
NORTHFIELD, N.J. (AP)  A New Jersey teacher has been convicted of simple assault of a student who hit his head on a floor after authorities say she kicked a chair he was leaning back in.
The Press of Atlantic City reports that 41-year-old Kimberley Peschi was ordered Wednesday to pay about $200 in fines and fees but the forfeiture of her teaching license is still being deliberated.
The Galloway Township resident was suspended from her job as a music teacher at the Belhaven Middle School in Linwood after the February 2017 injury to the sixth-grade student.
Northfield Municipal Judge Timothy Maguire says surveillance video was the strongest evidence. The judge will rule on the teaching license by July 15.
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Peschi's defense attorney says she will appeal.
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Millicom International Cellular (OTCPK:MIICF) swung back to organic growth gains in service revenue and EBITDA Q1 earnings.
B2C Mobile customers rose 1.8% Y/Y to 31.87M; of those, mobile data customers were up 17% to 15.24M, and 4G customers nearly doubled to 7.55M. Postpaid subs were up 6.3% to 3.02M.
B2C Mobile ARPU dipped 1.7% to $7.60.
Total homes passed were up 10.5% to 9.28M. Home ARPU rose 0.5% to $29.
Overall, group service revenue was up 3.4% to $1.42B; organic growth was 3.6% vs. a year-ago decline of 1.7%. EBITDA was up 2.3% to $554M; its organic growth was 1.5%, vs. a year-ago decline of 0.6%.
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MEXICO CITY—Mexicans protested Monday against sharp increases in gasoline and diesel prices at the start of the year, blocking roads, gas stations and fuel facilities in various parts of the country.
The government raised the maximum price of regular gasoline by 14% on Jan. 1, while premium fuel rose 20% and diesel 17% as part of the shift...
It's time to celebrate something new, just in time for summer. The Parks at Chehaw continue to expand and are now wrapping up construction on their new splash pad. It's been a long time coming, and we are glad to see this finally coming to fruition. It will be the new hot place to cool down.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) – A leading neo-Nazi website is losing its internet domain host after its publisher posted an article mocking the woman who was killed in a deadly attack at a white nationalist rally in Virginia.
GoDaddy tweeted late Sunday night that it has given The Daily Stormer 24 hours to move its domain to another provider because the site has violated the Scottsdale, Arizona-based company’s terms of service.
GoDaddy spokesman Dan Race said the move was prompted by a post on the site about Heather Heyer, who was killed Saturday when a man plowed his car into a group of demonstrators in Charlottesville. The post called her “fat” and “childless” and said “most people are glad she is dead, as she is the definition of uselessness.”
Officers investigating the theft of fuel from a Northampton garage think this man may have information which could help them with their inquiry.
The alleged incident happened at the Sainsbury’s filling station on Gambrel Road near Weedon Road just after 1.20pm on Friday, May 12, a spokeswoman for the force today confirmed.
She said: "A man pulled up at pump number 10, filled two or three containers, entered the store, took a call on his mobile phone and then left without paying.
"Anybody who thinks they recognise the man pictured is asked to contact police."
Officers would like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed this incident or who may have any information regarding it. Witnesses or anyone with information can contact police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111
JONES MILLS, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania man says he used flashing dashboard lights to mimic a police speed trap — but only so he could slow down vehicles speeding past his rural home and killing deer and endangering people.
Fifty-seven-year-old Ricky McMillen tells WPXI-TV (http://bit.ly/2z3i8zF ) that he used the flashing lights on his car because he’s been complaining about speeders for years and getting few results. What he says he has gotten is very smelly deer carcasses along the road in Donegal Township, about 50 miles southeast of Pittsburgh.
State police charged McMillen on Thursday with impersonating a public servant and displaying improper lights.
McMillen says he’s been using the lights for a while and they’ve worked well.
McMillen has been mailed a summons to appear for a preliminary hearing Dec. 15.
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All performances of controversial show ‘SLĀV: a theatrical odyssey based on slave songs’ have been cancelled following multiple protests.
CALGARY, ALBERTA–(Marketwired – Feb. 15, 2017) - Crescent Point Energy Corp. (“Crescent Point” or the “Company”) (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) confirms that the dividend to be paid on March 15, 2017, in respect of February 2017 production, for shareholders of record on February 28, 2017, will be CDN$0.03 per share.
These dividends are designated as “eligible dividends” for Canadian income tax purposes. For U.S. income tax purposes, Crescent Point’s dividends are considered “qualified dividends.”
Crescent Point is a leading North American light and medium oil producer that seeks to maximize shareholder return through its total return strategy of long-term growth plus dividend income.
CRESCENT POINT ENERGY CORP.
Scott Saxberg, President and Chief Executive Officer
Crescent Point shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange and New York Stock Exchange, both under the symbol CPG.
Bill Barrett (NYSE:BBG) says it has completed its strategic combination with Fifth Creek Energy after shareholders approved the merger agreement at a special meeting last Friday.
In conjunction with the closing, the company will change its name to HighPoint Resources and begin trading on the NYSE under the new HPR ticker symbol, effective tomorrow.
"Our new name recognizes the strategic direction of our company that is underpinned by high quality oil assets and a returns focused capital program that positions us for a period of significant growth in the coming," the company says.
THE founder of a Gosport-based company has been invited to judge at this year’s Heating and Ventilation Awards.
Marc Smith, founder of GHS Mechanical Electrical Engineering and its sister company Solved FM, saw his team shortlisted for three awards at last year’s event.
He will now return to the ceremony as a panel judge.
The event will take place at Grosvenor Hotel London on April 19 and more than 1,100 guests are expected to attend.
On being asked to join the judging panel, Marc said: ‘I was delighted to be asked to judge this year’s awards and be involved with the process, reviewing the best of the best operating in our industry.
‘In today’s market place we need to be constantly researching better ways to work for efficiency, reduction in costs and also our carbon footprint.’
DAKAR (Reuters) - Gunmen attacked a U.N. peacekeeping base in Mali's northern city of Timbuktu on Monday, the peacekeeping mission said, adding that it had deployed a rapid response force with helicopters to the scene.
"An attack has been launched against one of our camps in Timbuktu (by) unknown men with machine guns," Radhia Achouri, a spokeswoman for the U.N. peacekeeping mission, said by telephone. Sporadic gunfire was continuing, she said.
Freida Jean Risner, 60 of Fostoria, passed away early Sunday morning, December 10, 2017 at Toledo Hospital.
She was born November 23, 1957 in Fostoria to the late Gerald and Geneva (Marshall) Barnett.
Surviving are daughters, Alicia Risner of Fostoria and London Gott of Toledo; and brothers, Tim (Tina) Barnett and Mark Barnett, both of Fostoria.
Visitation is Wednesday, December 13, 2017 from 5-7 p.m. at MANN-HARE-HOENING FUNERAL HOME 407 N. Countyline St., Fostoria, where funeral services will begin at 7:15 p.m. with Rev. William A. Bentley presiding.
Memorials are suggested to a charity of the family’s choice c/o the funeral home.
Online expressions of sympathy may be made by visiting www.hoeningfuneralhome.com.
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Canadian ambassador’s Myanmar security detail draws ire amid accusations of atrocities against Rohingya
Human-rights groups are sounding the alarm over a diplomatic trip the Canadian ambassador to Myanmar took part in because security for the delegation was provided by a police force accused of atrocities against Rohingya Muslims, including sexually assaulting them and burning their villages.
Earlier this week, Karen MacArthur, Canadian ambassador to Myanmar, joined 19 diplomats for a trip to the remote northern area of Rakhine state, the scene of violence that has forced more than half a million Rohinyga to flee over the past month. Myanmar’s Border Guard Police provided security for the diplomats during the visit, which was organized by the Government of Myanmar.
Qatari businesses find new suppliers after Gulf boycott
DOHA, June 14 The sanctions imposed by Saudi Arabia and other Arab states on Qatar have been a blessing for Mohammed Kuwari and his al-Rawa brand of yoghurt. With competing Saudi products off the shelves, his business is booming.
MOSCOW, April 5 Russian energy company Rosneft and state-controlled diamond miner Alrosa both sold several tens of millions of U.S. dollars directly via the Moscow Exchange (MOEX) on Tuesday, a MOEX executive said.
Igor Marich, managing director of the money and derivatives market at MOEX, said Rosneft had promised the exchange a "stable" flow of direct forex operations.
He added that the company had other ways to conduct its forex operations as well.
On Wednesday, MOEX said that Rosneft and Alrosa had become the first Russian companies to trade forex via MOEX directly, a tool large companies got in addition to operations via commercial banks or brokerages. (Reporting by Elena Fabrichnaya; Writing by Katya Golubkova; Editing by Alexander Winning)
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POTTSVILLE, Pa. -- Seven people are out of their home after a fire in Schuylkill County.
The fire chief tells us the flames started on the third floor of a rowhome on West Norwegian Street in Pottsville around 7 p.m. Monday.
Seven people live there, only five were home at the time.
Everyone got out safely including a dog.
The Red Cross is helping the fire victims.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
BETHANY -- The numbers are eye-popping for Okaw Valley ace Paige Robinson: 21 points per game, 40 points in a game last month and a gaggle of colleges recruiting her to join their programs.
The Drury-bound senior has been a major reason the Timberwolves took home the Little Okaw Valley Northwest title this season with a 24-5 record. But she's just one piece to the puzzle. Okaw Valley has had contributions all across the board, from Robinson to fellow senior wing Natalie Jeffers, who is unquestionably one of the toughest players in the area, to an unsung hero in senior guard Hope Ruppert.
This trio of seniors and the rest of head coach Brad Ackers' lineup hasn't just been good, but historically so. The last time the program posted 24 or more wins was in 2004-05 when the Timberwolves went 28-1.
NEW YORK (AP) - Authorities say the alleged leader of a homicidal drug ring that imported tons of cocaine from Colombia into the U.S. has been brought to New York to face charges.
Daniel Rendon-Herrera, also known as "Don Mario," pleaded not guilty in Brooklyn on Tuesday to leading a continuing criminal enterprise.
There was no immediate comment from the defense.
Federal authorities say that the organization sent multi-ton, U.S.-bound shipments of cocaine from Colombia through Central America between about June 2003 and December 2014.
U.S. Attorney Richard P. Donoghue says the group also employed hit men across North and South America.
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Babe Ruth's biggest fan just traded his trusty baseball bat for diapers. Patrick Renna, best-known for playing Hamilton "Ham" Porter in The Sandlot, welcomed his first child with wife Jasmin on Friday (April 14).
Renna shared a heartwarming pic of his family of three on Monday (April 17) and couldn't help but gush over his "so great" and "so strong" little guy named Flynn Maxwell, as well as the new mom: his "Super Woman" of a wife.
The former Little League slugger with biting insults for preppy kids who piss him off has been documenting his child's journey into the world with the hashtag #babyrenna2017 on Instagram. One of the pics couldn't be more perfect for Ham's son.
"Pretty sure he's coming home in this!!!!" Renna captioned back in January, as his wife proudly holds up the best onesie ever. I mean seriously, how can Ham not have some kind of "You're killing me, Smalls"-related clothing? The two just go hand in hand.
PARIS (AP) — A digital gallery in Paris is making art an immersive experience for visitors who can walk into and over paintings projected around a warehouse.
The Atelier des Lumieres, or Studio of Lights, opened this month with an inaugural exhibit featuring Austrian painter Gustav Klimt's work not hanging on walls, but lighting up floors, ceilings and walls in a colorful, 35-minute moving sequence.
Gallery director Michael Couzigou says: "We use photos scanned in high definition to make this digital exhibition a universe of music and sound."
The show, set to classical music, attracted 60,000 visitors in its first 10 days.
Organizers say the gallery is the biggest of its kind in the world. It has 140 fixed video projectors installed across the 3,300-square-meter (35,521-square-foot) space.
Event time: 2:00pm-6:00pm
The Ricochettes return to Stone Harbor Resort and perform "The Best of The British Invasion" era music.
May 3 Shore Gold Inc
* Shore Gold Inc. announces first quarter results
* Q1 earnings per share C$0.00
* Shore Gold Inc- as of May 3, 2017, company had approximately $2.1 million in cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
SNYDER COUNTY – A Mifflin County man is in serious condition after a crash Sunday in West Beaver Township, Snyder County. Selinsgrove state police say the accident occurred just before 10 p.m. along Back Mountain Road.
Troopers say 26-year-old William Peters was traveling south on Back Mountain Road and swerved to miss a deer. Peters went off the roadway into a field and his vehicle overturned about two times. Peters was taken to Geisinger where a hospital spokeswoman tell us he is in serious condition.
The three suspects were caught on surveillance video wheeling a shopping cart through the store.
Anyone who can identify the suspects or has any additional information should contact Lebanon police Detective Jeremy Johnson at 615-453-4337 or johnsonj@lebanontn.org.
SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won shares a New Year's message on Monday at the SK Networks' Sheraton Grande Walkerhill Hotel. (SK Group)
SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won on Monday emphasized creating new values through change, as the firm’s management policy for this year, in his New Year’s speech.“We must strive for deep change on innovation and dynamism,” Chey said at the New Year’s meeting held in SK Networks’ Sheraton Grande Walkerhill Hotel in Gwangjin-guChey pinpointed three factors -- self-motivation, enhanced business management and innovative business models -- as prerequisite for “deep change.”The conglomerate also promised to give more back to society.Meanwhile, alongside Chairman Chey, SK Group Vice Chairman Chey Jae-won and SK Chemicals Vice Chairman Chey Chang-won became this year’s first three new members to join the donor club Honor Society.By Kim Bo-gyung ( lisakim425@heraldcorp.com
A man who walked into a District of Columbia pizza restaurant with an assault rifle, intent on investigating internet rumors dubbed "pizzagate," is apologizing and saying he realizes now "just how foolish and reckless" he was.
Edgar Madison Welch made the statements in a letter submitted to a judge Tuesday ahead of his sentencing set for June 22. In a court document, Welch's attorney asks he be sentenced to 1 years in prison.
In a separate document, prosecutors say he should spend 4 years in prison.
Welch, who is from Salisbury, North Carolina, pleaded guilty in March to two charges in connection with the case.
Other players that failed to make the cut are injured Moses Simon, Dele Ajiboye, Uche Agbo and Stephen Eze.
Russia 2018: Rohr to drop two more as Lokosa, four others are sent home
Super Eagles’ manager, Gernot Rohr, has dropped Nigeria Premier League hot shot, Junior Lokosa, and four other players from the 30-man provisional list for Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup.
Other players that failed to make the cut are injured Moses Simon, Dele Ajiboye, Uche Agbo and Stephen Eze.
The coach will drop two more players before the deadline for submission of the final list.
Close camp however hinted that Simon will jet out with the team for another scan on his thigh in London. The AAA Gent winger tore his thigh in training.
Meanwhile, the three-African champions will jet out of the country to London by midday aboard a chartered flight.
They are billed to face The Three Lions of England in a friendly at the magnificent Wembley Stadium on Saturday.
March 30 Shenzhen Topway Video Communication Co., Ltd.:
* Says the co proposed to pay a cash dividend of 3 yuan for every 10 shares as the dividend payment plan for FY 2016
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The President of South Korea emphasized the need to prevent war in the Korean Peninsula.
"There must be no more war on the Korean Peninsula. Whatever ups and downs we face, the North Korean nuclear situaution must be resolved peacefully," said Moon in opening remarks at a regular meeting with senior aides and advisers.
"I am certain the United States will respond to the current situation calmly and responsibly in a stance that is equal to ours."
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One kidnapping called everything into question. Trust, FX's new series from Academy Award winners and Executive Producers Danny Boyle, Simon Beaufoy and Christian Colson, premieres 3/25.
Timeline: What led to SLO County Jail inmate's death, and the aftermath
Andrew Holland died while in custody at San Luis Obispo County Jail in 2017, after being restrained for 46 hours. This is a look at the events that led to his death, the county's response and the inmates who have died in custody since Holland.
PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (Reuters) - The outgoing head of U.S. Pacific Command, who is President Donald Trump’s pick to be the ambassador to South Korea, said on Wednesday that North Korea remained the United States’ most imminent threat.
FILE PHOTO - Admiral Harry Harris, Commander of the United States Pacific Command, waits for arrival of Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (not in picture) before their meeting at Abe's official residence in Tokyo, Japan April 26, 2018. REUTERS/Issei Kato/Pool
“North Korea remains our most imminent threat. And a nuclear-capable North Korea with missiles that can reach the United States is unacceptable,” Admiral Harry Harris said in a change-of-command speech.
“Without focused involvement and engagement by the United States, and our allies and partners, China will realize its dream of hegemony in Asia. We should cooperate with Beijing where we can but stand ready to confront them where we must,” Harris added.
India's Supreme Court removes 2 top cricket administrators
NEW DELHI (AP) — India's top court has ordered the removal of two cricket administrators for failing to reform the country's cricket body as suggested by a court-appointed committee.
The Supreme Court on Monday ordered the firing of Anurag Thakur, the president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India, and Ajay Shirke, its secretary.
The committee, headed by a retired judge, suggested in December 2015 that each of the country's states get just one vote in the BCCI and in state cricket bodies, that the age limit of cricket administrators be capped at 70, and that government ministers and bureaucrats be kept out of the cricket authorities.
With the sort of throwback honky-tonk that recalls classic giants, W.D. Miller mixes twangy guitars, a smokey baritone and a heavy-handed rhythm section on Burnt Bridges & Broken Hearts. Half empty bottles, old flames, lost time and shaky decisions circle around the record. “Rot Gut Lies” is a clever story song about how the narrator is going to pay for a reckless night on the town, “El Camino” plays like a breezy, but melancholy Chris Stapleton track, while “Life’s Blood” has a Tom Waits-ian dark march to it. There’s definite nods to the genre’s past, but it also effectively wanders into its own territory. —Scott Recker
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NASHVILLE (August 14, 2017) – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam issued this statement today regarding the bust of Nathan Bedford Forrest in the State Capitol:
“My position on this issue has not changed – I do not believe Nathan Bedford Forrest should be one of the individuals we honor at the Capitol. The General Assembly has established a process for addressing these matters and I strongly encourage the Capitol Commission and the Historical Commission to act.”
REVERE, Mass. (AP) — Authorities say one man has died in a heating system boiler explosion in the basement of a suburban Boston home.
The state fire marshal’s office says the victim had gone to check on the boiler in the Revere home at about 4:30 a.m. Wednesday when it exploded.
The explosion blew out the basement windows.
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
His brother tells WBZ-AM that the home’s heating system had been malfunctioning for several days and the victim was trying to fix it.
Officials have not released the man’s name.
Palatine man charged in Arlington Heights pizza shop theft
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A 25-year-old Palatine man was in the Cook County jail Monday facing a felony theft charge alleging he swiped more than $500 from the cash register of an Arlington Heights pizzeria last week.
Police say Jonathan Cabrera, of the 1300 block of Ports-O-Call, stole the cash about 2:25 a.m. Thursday from Mug's Pizza, 807 W. Rand Road, when he went inside the business to pick up an order.
Cabrera, who faces a maximum two to five years in prison if convicted of Class 3 felony theft, was booked into the jail Friday and later appeared in court, where a judge set his bail at $40,000. He remained in custody Monday awaiting another court appearance, set for Jan. 20 at the Cook County courthouse in Rolling Meadows.
A new program is really stomping out littering in Oklahoma City. However, would it work in Tulsa? Since August, OKC has taken part in the Cigarette Litter Prevention program.
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ANKARA, April 18 (Reuters) - The deputy chairman of Turkey's main opposition said the number of missing votes in a referendum handing President Tayyip Erdogan sweeping new powers was "unprecedented", after submitting his party's application to annul the results.
Bulent Tezcan, deputy party chairman of the Republican People's Party (CHP), told reporters at the headquarters of the High Electoral Board in the Ankara that the number of unstamped ballots was unknown.
(Reporting by Tuvan Gumrukcu; Writing by Isabel Coles; Editing by David Dolan)
Speculation has riddled the fire that gutted over 120 shops in Kamwala Shopping area on Sunday night opening the possibility of politically instigated action.
While the police and fire experts yet to release their findings.
A group of senior government ministers led by Justice Minister toured the gutted market with Patriotic Front officials also in tow.
The Patriotic Front party alleged that the act may have been instigated by sympathizers of the opposition United Party for National Development (UPND) in retaliation to their incarcerated party president Hakainde Hichilema who is charged with treason.
Meanwhile, a part of Chalimbana University has been gutted by fire leaving property worth millions of kwacha burnt down.
The connection of the fire incidences has not been conclusively linked to the volatile political atmosphere in the country.
Mumbai, Jan 1: Flush with higher deposits following demonetisation, the country's largest lender State Bank of India today slashed its benchmark lending rate by 0.9 per cent across various maturities, effective today. The bank has reduced marginal cost of funds based lending rate from 8.90 per cent to 8 per cent for 1-year tenure, SBI said in a statement.
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Gas prices rose eight cents a gallon over the past week as refiners switched over to summer blends of gasoline.
AAA Mid-Atlantic reported the price at the pump for regular rose to $2.37 a gallon. That compares to $2.23 a month ago and $2.02 a year ago.
In addition to the switch to summer blends, refinery maintenance, and increased driving in the spring and summer, the oil market has been affected production cuts by OPEC and other oil producers.
The impact of the OPEC production cuts has been limited by production increases from U.S. producers that have been able to cut costs.
Bargains were available in the Kirkwood Highway area between Wilmington and Newark, with independent stations offering prices between $2.17 and $2.20 a gallon.
Brighton manager Chris Hughton says he did not expect his side to be promoted at this stage in the season, as the Seagulls reach the top flight for the first time in 34 years.
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For those fans who have been riding the roller coaster known as NBA free agency, it’s been an emotional time. An emotional time, which, is perfectly captured in this video from Cameron Magruder, who did a hilarious (and let’s be honest very accurate) impersonation of NBA fans this month.
NBA Fans During Free Agency 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/6PIefbw9uL — Cameron Magruder (@ScooterMagruder) July 4, 2018
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Having witnessed the suffering of the most vulnerable people on earth, in refugee camps and in war zones, the Secretary-General is determined to make human dignity the core of his work, and to serve as a peace broker, a bridge-builder and a promoter of reform and innovation. Prior to his election as Secretary-General, Mr. Guterres served as United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees from June 2005 to December 2015, heading one of the world's foremost humanitarian organizations during some of the most serious displacement crises in decades.
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Longboat Key was well represented when the Tau Epsilon Rho Law Society presented its Benjamin Nathan Cardozo Memorial Award to Supreme Court Associate Justice Stephen Breyer on Feb. 11 at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.
The Cardozo award recognizes individuals whose life work best exemplifies the ideals of the renowned jurist. The Jewish Foundation of Sarasota Manatee collaborated in producing the reception and brunch. Executive Director Howard Tevlowitz was scheduled to give the invocation, but weather forced the cancellation of his flight back from Israel.
Retired attorney Ben Krause organized a Longboat Key table that included his wife, Sandy, Harold Ronson, Molly Schechter and Marvin Black. Among other Longboaters present were Roz Goldberg and Alan Bandler, Ed and Mary Lou Winnick, and Joanne Klein and Marshall Nurenberg.
In a goof-up by the organisers, former goalkeeper Bhaskar Ganguly was not called for felicitation by Prime Minister Narendra Modi just before India's U-17 World Cup match against USA on Friday, despite his name being there in the list.
Prime Minister Modi felicitated the captains of Indian football teams that played in the Asian Games. But when Ganguly's name was called after P K Banerjee and Syed Nayeemuddin, Rajasthan footballer Magan Singh Rajvi came out and received the shawl and memento from the Prime Minister.
"There was a mix-up but as soon as we came to know of it, we decided to rectify it. Bhaskar was later felicitated privately at the half-time of the India vs USA match. We also apologised to him for the incident," an official from the organisers of the felicitation ceremony told PTI.
Others felicitated by the Prime Minister included I M Vijayan, Bhaichuing Bhutia, Sunil Chhetri and Bembem Devi.
PM Modi presented all of them with a shawl and a memento.
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CINCINNATI (AP) — U.S. Rep. Jim Renacci (reh-NAY’-see) has selected a former Procter & Gamble executive and Cincinnati councilwoman as his running mate in the Ohio governor’s race.
The Wadsworth Republican planned to announce Councilwoman Amy Murray as his lieutenant governor pick at events in Cincinnati and Cleveland on Monday.
The 53-year-old Murray spent 15 years in Asian business development at the Cincinnati-based consumer products giant before forming her own consulting firm, Japan Consulting Group. She was first elected to Cincinnati City Council in 2013.
Murray, of Mount Lookout, adds gender and geographic diversity to the Renacci ticket.
He is facing two Republican rivals: Lt. Gov. Mary Taylor and Attorney General Mike DeWine, who has married his campaign to that of Secretary of State Jon Husted (HYOO’-sted).
Republican Gov. John Kasich (KAY’-sik) is term-limited.
Main roads and streets in the Kelso-Longview area are mostly bare and wet, but side streets and lesser-traveled could still be covered with snow and ice. Overnight lows were down below freezing, and we’re not going to get much above the freezing mark for a high temperature today. Reports are coming in that area roadways are extremely slick, so you’ll need to budget some extra time for this morning’s commute, and exercise additional caution as you make your way in.
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Looney had 12 points (6-7 FG), eight rebounds, three steals and one block in 21 minutes during Monday's 89-75 loss to the Spurs.
Looney was probable heading into the contest, eventually taking his place in the lineup. That makes three double-digit performances in his last four games, plus a total of nine blocks and seven steals in that same stretch. The Warriors are decimated by injuries and if he can continue to see at least 20 minutes of action per night, he could be a sneaky streaming option if you need defensive stats with high efficiency on low volume.
Former Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili gestures in a court room in Kiev, Ukraine, Monday, Dec. 11, 2017. Mikheil Saakashvili, the adamant opposition leader who was stripped of his Ukrainian citizenship four months ago, was arrested late Friday, Dec. 8, in Ukraine's capital. Sergei Grits AP Photo
Fortress Affiliate Escapes Investor Suit Over $1.5B Deal
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 6:25 PM EDT) -- A Delaware Chancery Court judge Friday dismissed a shareholder suit challenging the New Residential Investment Corp.’s $1.5 billion purchase of Home Loan Servicing Solutions Ltd., saying there was no evidence the New Residential board did not act independently and reasonably.
Vice Chancellor Tamika Montgomery-Reeves found New Residential stockholder Chester County Employees’ Retirement Fund had failed to provide evidence the New Residential board was controlled by affiliate Fortress Investment Group, or that New Residential irrationally overpaid for HLSS.
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An anonymous reader brings more updates about the 'Swat' call that led to a fatal police shooting Meanwhle, Kansas lawmakers have introduced a new bill proposing a penalty of 10 to 40 years in prison if a swatting call ends in a person's death, which would also cause the offense to be prosecuted as murder One lawmaker argues that the bill is necessary because under the current system if a person phones in a swat call, "there's really no consequence for his actions."
LONDON, March 30 Saudi Aramco IPO-ARMO.SE has formally appointed JPMorgan Chase & Co, Morgan Stanley and HSBC as international financial advisers for its initial public offering, expected to be the world's largest equity sale, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.
The trio join Moelis & Co and Evercore, which have been appointed independent financial advisers, one source said. The company has also appointed Saudi Arabia's NCB Capital and Samba Capital as local advisers, the sources said.
Saudi Aramco said it did not comment on rumour or speculation. (Reporting by Ron Bousso in London,; David French in New York, Davide Barbuscia in Dubai and Reem Shamseddine in Khobar,; Writing by Tom Arnold; Editing by Edmund Blair)
Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed officials to ensure early return of the 12 bodies of Uttar Pradesh residents who perished in the Himachal land slide in Mandi district, an official said on Tuesday.
Mourning the dozen deaths from two families of Mau district, Adityanath asked the district administration to contact the bereaved families.
He advised the officials to coordinate the return of the mortal remains of the victims as per the wishes of the families of Surya Dev Singh and Rana Pratap Singh.
Seven children and five adults belonging to the two families were among the 46 killed in the landslide on Saturday when a massive pile of earth swallowed a 150m stretch of road burying three homes, two buses and a bike.
MOREHEAD CITY, N.C. (AP) — A sheriff’s lieutenant is accused of assaulting a woman in North Carolina.
News outlets report that Morehead City police arrested 40-year-old David Paul Craft early Sunday morning. Documents say Craft grabbed a woman by the hair and pulled her to the ground twice at a bar.
The Craven County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Craft is a lieutenant with the department. Sheriff Jerry Monette told WCTI-TV the department is conducting an internal investigation.
It’s unclear if Craft has a lawyer.
March 29 Pure Multi-family REIT LP
* Pure Multi-family REIT LP announces CDN$70 million (US$52 million) equity offering
* Pure Multi-family REIT LP - intends to use net proceeds from financing to fund future acquisitions, among others
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MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Bank of Mexico Governor Alejandro Diaz de Leon on Wednesday said no further cyber attacks on banks had been seen since May 8, but that investigators would need to finish their probe to assure banks’ vulnerabilities have been addressed.
Mexico's central Bank Governor Alejandro Diaz de Leon Carrillo speaks during an interview with Reuters on the sidelines of the Mexican Banking Association's annual convention in Acapulco, Mexico March 9, 2018. REUTERS/Henry Romero
Earlier this month, the central bank said a cyber attack had sucked around 300 million Mexican pesos ($15.2 million) in fraudulent transfers from five companies.
Diaz de Leon said there had been around 800 suspect transactions in amounts from 30,000 pesos to more than 500,000 pesos.
MYOB Group has scrapped a planned $180 million purchase of Reckon's accounting practice management software business as the regulatory process had taken longer than expected.
The acquisition, announced last year, included a six-month period for the completion of a series of conditions, including regulatory conditions. The six-month period expired on Thursday.
MYOB boss Tim Reed. MYOB said the regulatory process had taken considerably longer than anticipated. Photo: Supplied
MYOB said the regulatory process had taken considerably longer than anticipated and could continue for some time.
Further potential delays had created uncertainty in the business with the potential to impact on its trading and the parties could not agree on terms to extend the contract, it said.
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CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — An airline pilot is facing charges in Canada after police say he was found by his co-pilot passed out in the cockpit of a Boeing 737 before it was set to take off.
Calgary police say the gate crew as well as crewmembers on the aircraft indicated that Miroslav Gronych was behaving strangely ahead of his scheduled flight Saturday. Sgt. Paul Stacey says the co-pilot later found the 37-year-old captain “slumped over in the seat” of the airliner.
The pilot was escorted from the plane and charged with having a blood-alcohol level above .08 and controlling an aircraft while impaired. Police allege Gronych had three times the legal amount of alcohol in his system.
Sunwing Airlines calls it “a very unfortunate matter.”
The Mexico-bound plane later took off with another pilot.
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PARIS – European Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmstrom and US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross met in Paris on Wednesday to discuss looming US import tariffs on EU steel and aluminium, the European Commission said, but declined to speculate on the final outcome.
US President Donald Trump has imposed tariffs of 25% on incoming steel and 10% on aluminium, but granted the European Union a temporary exemption, which expires on Friday.
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The Commission said Malmstrom and Ross had met to discuss the impending exemption expiry.
"We will not speculate on what the final decision from the US side will be. It is now up to the President of the United States to take that decision," a Commission spokesman said.
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Malmstrom told the European Parliament on Tuesday that she hoped to secure a permanent exemption, with no tariffs or quotas, but that this was probably an unrealistic hope.
The Barber National Institute put on its annual Christmas Dance for nearly 400 adults with intellectual disabilities Sunday at the Bayfront Convention Center.
It included refreshments, music and a visit with Santa.
This year's ball celebrated Erie's energy and vitality. The Great Hall stage captured the beauty of a snowy Erie evening.
"It's tremendously well decorated," said John Barber, president and CEO of the Barber National Institute. "The dancing is going on. We have the DJ. We have all the lights and the excitement. It's something we really look forward to 365 days a year."
The party comes one day after the Barber National Institute's fundraising ball Saturday night.
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Though it wasn't a loud season statistically, Alex Verdugo's 2016 season was nonetheless impressive for a 20-year-old in Double-A ball. Verdugo proved that his hit tool was an elite carry tool that almost ensures his path to the major leagues.
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March 19 (Reuters) - PRAGMA FAKTORING SA:
* SAID ON FRIDAY PRAGMA INKASO SA HAS ITS STAKE IN COMPANY LOWERED TO 81.17 PERCENT FROM 87.06 PERCENT, FOLLOWING CO’S INCREASE IN SHARE CAPITAL
* PRAGMA INKASO’S NO. OF SHARES IN CO HAS NOT CHANGED AND AMOUNTS TO 2.2 MILLIONS
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Fulton County Magistrates discussed a major issue surrounding the funding of county-wide dispatch at their monthly meeting on Monday.
Judge Executive Jim Martin started the lengthy discussion on the payment of the partnership between the county, and the cities of Hickman and Fulton.
In trying to establish a fair payment among the partnership, Judge Martin gave statistics concerning usage of the dispatch center.
Three options were presented to consider, with two of those showing a sizable increase for the City of Fulton, with lesser payments for the county and City of Hickman.
After debate, and comments from Fulton City Manager Cubb Stokes, the Magistrates voted to implement an equal contribution payment of $84,746 from each member.
After the vote, Judge Martin said he had already been told that the City of Hickman would not agree to the additional $24,746 payment, with Stokes also saying that his board has not agreed to the plan.
MUMBAI: It's been a while since Hridesh Singh, best known as Yo Yo Honey Singh has given its fans a chance to tap their feet on his songs. It was in 2016 when the rapper gave a few songs numbers to the Bollywood music Industry.
Not keeping the fans wait any longer, the singer is all set to launch his new song, and the Music sensation has promised to deliver a nuke with his next treat.
The trendsetter recently shared a music video of his friend Jazzy B on his Facebook and also mentioned that he is soon coming up with his new track. The singer wrote, “Listen jazzy phaji s bamb song n wait for my nuke.”
The music sensation has been spending nearly 12 hours a day in studios in making new songs and is leaving no stones unturned.
Honey Singh has been winning hearts with his sensational party anthems like High Heels, Blue Eyes, Lungi Dance, Dope Shope, Desi Kalakaar, Angrezi Beat to name a few and has truly become one of India's most loved music artists.
The Tyrone team to face Donegal in Sunday’s Ulster Senior Football Championship Semi Final could be named tonight.
Mickey Harte has been boosted in recent weeks with the return of Justin McMahon and Cathal McCarron but Ronan McNabb is unavailable due to an ankle injury.
Tyrone eliminated Derry with ease in the quarter final but they know there’s a stiffer challenge ahead in Clones.
In this week’s championship preview, Tom Comack has been speaking with Tyrone players Mark Bradley and first Aidan McCrory…
Donegal v Tyrone in the Ulster SFC Semi Final will be LIVE on Highland Sunday Sport, On Air & Online at www.highlandradio.com from 1.45pm in association with Brian Mc Cormicks Sports & Leisure
April 24 (Reuters) - KRISTAL KOLA VE MESRUBAT SANAYI TICARET AS:
* WINS DIDI BRAND ICE TEA TENDER WORTH 10.3 MILLION LIRA PLUS VAT FROM GENERAL DIRECTORATE OF TEA ENTERPRISES
* WINS DIDI BRAND ICE TEA TENDER WORTH 10.1 MILLION LIRA PLUS VAT FROM GENERAL DIRECTORATE OF TEA ENTERPRISES Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
Governor Roy Cooper has submitted a new proposal for the repeal of House Bill 2 but many still have concern about the safety of others if the bill is repealed.
“February needs to be the month that we get this done or it may be too late,” said Governor Cooper.
HB2 requires people to use the restroom according to their biological sex listed on their birth certificate in government buildings, schools, and universities. The law also excludes lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people from anti-discrimination protections and blocks municipalities from adopting their own anti-discrimination and living wage rules.
Since the bill was passed many sports leagues have pulled championship and all-star games from the state and dozens of companies have scrapped expansion plans – causing millions of dollars of economic damage to North Carolina.
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Diplomacy with North Korea is the Trump Administration’s most ambitious foreign-policy goal. So far, it also has broad public backing.
April 10 Cummins Inc:
* Eaton and cummins Inc announce joint venture for automated transmissions for heavy- and medium-duty commercial vehicles
* Under terms of agreement, Eaton will receive $600 million in cash from Cummins for 50 percent interest in joint venture.
* Cummins and Eaton will each own 50 percent of new joint venture
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It's almost time to roll out the red carpet!
Kristen Bell, Garrett Hedlund, Sharon Stone and Alfre Woodard announced the nominees for the 2018 Golden Globes Monday. The four actors assembled at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, joining Golden Globe Ambassador Simone Garcia Johnson, Hollywood Foreign Press Association President Meher Tatna and Executive VP of Television at dick clark productions Barry Adelman.
The HFPA live-streamed the nominations ceremony on Facebook beginning at 8:15 a.m. ET.
NBC's Today broadcast the second set of categories at 8:38 a.m. ET.
The 75th Annual Golden Globe Awards will air live, coast-to-coast, on NBC Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018, at 8 p.m. ET. Hosted by Seth Meyers, the show is broadcast in more than 210 countries and is one of the few award ceremonies to include both motion picture and television achievements.
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Action is being taken to bring awareness to rare diseases in our state. A bill is making its way to the house this week that could help in that effort.
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“Strike up the music the band has begun!”
While some people hold their breath waiting for Groundhog Day to see if spring will come sooner than later — this reporter was left holding a bandage after encountering an aggressive groundhog on his most important day of the year.
When Brett Ruskin, a reporter for CBC News in Canada was covering a local Groundhog Day event, the star of the show tried to escape after performing his most esteemed of duties.
The journalist immediately rushed to catch the critter, when he was bitten by the holiday mascot after grabbing him by the back. Thankfully both Brett and the groundhog are ok, but it serves as a great reminder to everyone — don’t go grabbing random woodland creatures. They bite!
Feb 2 (Reuters) - TLG IMMOBILIEN AG:
* ADAR CAPITAL PARTNERS SAYS DOES NOT INTEND TO INFLUENCE COMPOSITION OF MANAGEMENT BOARD OF TLG IMMOBILIEN AG
* ADAR CAPITAL PARTNERS SAYS ACCORDING TO THEIR SHARE IN TLG SEEKS TO INFLUENCE COMPOSITION OF SUPERVISORY BOARD Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
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The seal that has been resting on 15th Street in Ocean City since Saturday returned to the ocean today. Video courtesy of Emily Meadows The seal that has been resting on 15th Street in Ocean City since Saturday returned to the ocean today.
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The Ladbrokes Players Championship started at Venue Cymru in Llandudno this evening and tickets for next Sunday’s final are already sold out.
The best 16 players on the one-year ranking list are in North Wales for one of the most prestigious tournaments of the season.
Among the top stars chasing the £125,000 first prize are Ronnie O’Sullivan, Mark Selby, John Higgins and defending champion Judd Trump.
The second semi-final on Saturday evening is also close to selling out, with just a few seats remaining. Tickets for all other days are still available but fans MUST BOOK FAST because other sessions could sell out soon.
Tickets start at just £15, tremendous value for money for the chance to see live sport at its finest.
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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (AP) — A Virginia GOP state lawmaker says he’s not going and run for mayor of Virginia Beach because he doesn’t want Republicans to lose their slim majority in the House of Delegates.
Del. Glenn Davis announced Tuesday that he’s decided not to run. Davis said he had “significant concern” that his departure from the House would alter the partisan balance of power.
Republicans have a 51-49 majority in the House and lost 15 seats in last year’s elections. Davis represents a swing district and narrowly won last year despite spending more than double his opponent.
Virginia Beach Mayor Will Sessoms announced last week that he will step down April 30 after several years on the job.
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ANSONIA, Conn, (WTNH) – An 18-year-old from Ansonia is facing prostitution charges.
Officials say Ashley Tucker was charged with prostitution and arrested by the Ansonia Police Department on Monday.
According to officials, Tucker’s arrest was the completion of an investigation by the Ansonia Police Department’s Anti-Crime Unit based on numerous suspicious activity complaints involving Tucker on Beverly Drive.
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Two other people were also arrested in association with this investigation, including Dominick Viggiano, 40, and Sean Elumba, 43. Each have been charged with Patronizing a Prostitute and were released on $500 bonds. Their court date is April 4.
Tucker is being held at Derby Superior Court for arraignment.
A nine-year-old girl died in a car crash at Universitas, in Bloemfontein, on Sunday afternoon.
ER24 spokesperson Ineke van Huyssteen said when paramedics arrived at the crash scene they found the girl and the driver of the vehicle on the side of the road.
“Unfortunately, paramedics could do nothing to save the girl and she was declared dead on the scene,” said Van Huyssteen.
The driver of the car, a woman thought to be 45 years old sustained moderate injuries. Another woman of about 50 and a 12-year-old child sustained minor injuries in the collision.
They were taken to Mediclinic Bloemfontein.
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.--- Calvin women`s basketball senior Anna Timmer always dreamed of playing her college career in the city of Grand Rapids. After playing her high school career at South Christian she followed in the footsteps of her dad, who is now the athletic director, by coming to Calvin.
Calvin`s women`s basketball team is 11-4 in MIAA play this year and has already secured a spot in the league tournament but tomorrow night they're hoping to get a win for their seniors who will out on a high at Calvin.
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A shipment of fuel is on the way to Lethem to boost supplies in the Rupununi town.
Prime Minister, Moses Nagamootoo announced during an interview of Radio Lethem on Monday afternoon that a shipment of fuel is on its way to Region Nine (Upper Takutu/Upper Essequibo).
He said that due to the impassable state of the Linden/Lethem Road , vehicular traffic was restricted .He said that a shipment has been dispatched from the coastland to the border town as the situation along the road has improved.
Works on the Hunt Oil stretch of roadway between Lethem and Annai commenced on Thursday afternoon and traffic was able to pass the area as the contractor, JR Ranch, was able to compact the roadway with assistance provided by volunteers.
The situation resulted from prolonged rainfall which has resulted in water being backed-up along the flat lands near the Hunt Oil Stretch. While some light vehicles were able to bypass the area, the heavier ones such as trucks had been stuck in the swamped roadway.
Rome, May 30 - A 77-year-old woman died after falling down the lift shaft from the sixth floor of her building in Rome on Wednesday, sources said. The accident took place on Viale Regina Margherita, the sources said. The woman is believed to have died instantly. The woman reportedly lived on the first floor of the apartment block, sources said. The result of a medical exam is being awaited.
A major fire broke out at a warehouse in Bhiwandi's Mankoli, Thane.Four godowns have been destroyed in the fire, news agency ANI reported.More than six fire engines are present at the spot to bring the situation under control.Bhiwandi city in the Thane district of Maharashtra has the largest number of Power looms in the country.This is the second such incident reported from Bhiwani within a week. On January 31, as many as 16 scrap godowns were gutted in a fire in the Gayatri Nagar locality in Bhiwandi. A few huts also suffered damages in the mishap.(Further details awaited)
MILWAUKEE — Shortstop Tyler Saladino has a sprained left ankle and has been put on the 10-day disabled list by the Milwaukee Brewers, who recalled shortstop Orlando Arcia from Triple-A Colorado Springs before Wednesday’s game against the St. Louis Cardinals.
Saladino jammed his ankle into second base as he took a throw from second baseman Hernan Perez on a force play in the third inning Tuesday night. Saladino had to be helped off the field.
Saladino is hitting .324 in 16 games. Arcia had a .194 batting average in 44 games before he was sent down on May 25.
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Janet Jackson is extending her “State of the World” tour from last year adding new U.S. dates, and Raleigh, NC makes the list! Jackson will also make appearances at New Orleans’ Essence Festival, Los Angeles’ FYF Fest, New York’s Panorama Festival, and San Francisco’s Outside Lands.
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7/11 Austin, TX @ Austin360 Amp
7/13 Rogers, AR @ Walmart Amphitheater
7/15 Cincinnati, OH @ Riverbend Music Center
7/18 Syracuse, NY @ Lakeview Amphitheater
7/20 Hershey, PA @ Hershey Park Stadium
7/26 Saratoga Springs, NY @ Saratoga Performing Arts Center
7/29 Virginia Beach, VA @ Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater
8/1 Raleigh, NC @ Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
8/3 Charlotte, NC @ PNC Music Pavilion
8/5 Miami, FL @ American Airlines Arena
8/7 Tampa, FL @ MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
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Feb 13 OneMain Holdings Inc
* OneMain holdings Inc reports fourth quarter 2016 results
* Q4 earnings per share $0.20
* Q4 earnings per share view $0.81 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* OneMain Holdings Inc says consumer and insurance adjusted pretax earnings were $175 million and adjusted net income was $108 million for Q4 of 2016
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(WYCD) — Ten superstars. One stage.
WYCD’s Ten Man Jam is returning to the Fillmore Detroit on Feb. 22, 2017!
As announced on the WYCD Morning Show with Chuck, Rachael and Grunwald, the lineup is as follows:
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Michael Tyler
Chase Rice
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Chris Lane
Ashley Mcbryde
Big & Rich
Uncle Kracker
Morgan Evans
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Despite a large margin on the scoreboard at the end of the night — thanks to four Punxsy forfeits — the Chucks wrestling squad held its own at DuBois on Monday. Two Punxsy wrestlers — Stone Smith (left) and John Mark Miller (right) earned six-point pinfalls — while two others — Blake Bizousky and Zander Neal — won decisions for the Chucks.
After a chilly weekend, temperatures are expected to rise Monday (Dec. 11) in the New Orleans area. It won't last long before dropping again Tuesday, but it won't get as cold as it was last week.
What to know: Monday should be sunny and warm compared to our recent wintry weather, according to the National Weather Service.
Temps: Highs between 64 and 68 degrees, lows in the 40s overnight.
Tomorrow: Sunny, with high temperatures between 56 and 62 degrees. Lows between 35 and 42 on the south shore and 30 to 34 on the North Shore. Lows are forecast to be in the 40s for the rest of the week.
Rain?: No rain is expected until at least Thursday night, when there's a 20 percent chance.
On this day: In 2008, southeast Louisiana saw widespread snowfall. Much of the area saw between 2 and 6 inches of snow, with 6 to 8 inches in Tangipahoa Parish.
What’s Wrong With Aikido?
Aside from Magic Pants™ and ineffective joint manipulations, that is?
Staff writer Holy Moment breaks it down in a new video for the new year. In his words, “an individual fighter is forged by his training, which in turn is dictated by the style he practices. To say style doesn’t matter is to say training doesn’t matter, something I’m sure nobody reading this would agree with.”
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Steve Sadove, former Saks CEO, and Amanda Nicholson, Syracuse University professor, discuss the future of the shopping mall as more brick-and-mortar retailers are finding competition online.
An exhibition celebrating the life and work of Seamus Heaney is to be launched in Dublin today.
The display will be located at the Cultural and Heritage Centre within Bank of Ireland’s College Green complex.
Visitors will be able to interact with the experience and follow Heaney’s life from his childhood in County Derry to global popularity.
A number of personal items such as the poet’s desk from his family home and a lamp once owned by WB Yeats will also be on display.
Nicaragua is experiencing violent protests as demonstrators demand the resignation of President Daniel Ortega. The student-led rallies began more than a month ago, following changes to the nations social security system. A brutal crackdown followed.
Activists burned U.S. and Israeli flags in front of the American embassy in Jakarta in the fourth day of protests in Indonesia against President Donald Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.
Several hundred protesters from an Islamic youth group rallied outside the embassy Monday, burning flags and images of Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu. It was a big drop from a weekend protest that attracted several thousand people.
Similar protests have been held in other cities around Indonesia, the world’s most populous Muslim nation.
Indonesian President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has strongly condemned Trump’s move, which he described as a violation of U.N. resolutions.
Indonesia has long been a strong supporter of Palestinians.
Would you want someone to vote for marriage equality only because they feel it would have a positive impact on your nation's economy?
In an address to the media, Labor MP Anthony Albanese chose to stress that a vote in favor of marriage equality would benefit Australia in the billions. He reiterates that allowing same-sex marriages would draw in major business, create jobs, and lessen the exodus of Australian same-sex couples to other nations to get married.
Hear part of his address below.
Do you think this is wise?
Should we take all the help we can get to obtain equality?
Is Albanese trying to bypass what moral dilemma some Australians may have in voting in favor of marriage equality and focus on their wallets?
h/t: theguardian.com
Leipzig's Forsberg banned for rest of season
Tuesday, April 24th 2018 at 17:34 GMT +3 | Football By Reuters:
Emil Forsberg
RB Leipzig will be without playmaker Emil Forsberg in their battle for a Champions League spot in the remaining three Bundesliga matches after he was banned following a red card, the German Football Association said on Tuesday.
The World Cup-bound Sweden midfielder was handed a three-game suspension after being sent off in Leipzig’s 5-2 home loss to Hoffenheim on Saturday for hitting an opponent in the neck as he tried to break free from a challenge.
Leipzig, last season’s surprise runners-up, only have a slim chance of a top-four finish, lying in sixth place on 47 points, four behind Bayer Leverkusen in fourth.
The top four clubs qualify for the lucrative Champions League group stage. Leipzig travel to struggling Mainz 05 this week before playing VfL Wolfsburg and Hertha Berlin.
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Dressing up in the Fall and Winter can feel like a major struggle. Do you opt for the puffy coat that’s guaranteed to keep you warm or do you freeze just to show off your outfit? What many people don’t realize is that you can have the best of both worlds, and all it comes down to is choosing the right outfit. From a colorful fuzzy coat to a bold power suit, we’re giving you all the outfit inspo you need this season. Take a peek at 18 of our favorite street style looks, and shop out some pieces for your wardrobe too.
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Verstappen feels better after Malaysia illness
Max Verstappen, Malaysian GP 2017 © RV Press
Max Verstappen says he is feeling better after his illness in Malaysia.
The Dutchman admitted only after winning at Sepang that he struggled physically throughout the weekend.
"I was not feeling well at the start of the race," said the Red Bull driver. "Then it got worse and worse."
Verstappen, 20, duly sprayed his champagne on the podium but admits he didn't celebrate at all after that.
"I also took it a bit easy in the next few days. Now I feel good again," he said at Suzuka.
Verstappen admitted he is now looking ahead to 2018, and a potential title challenge if Red Bull can come into the season with a strong car straight away.
"We will not go into another season so much behind," he said confidently.
"Adrian Newey is now taking full care of formula one again, so from the point of view of next year, everything should be in order."
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Jackson Prep's winning streak is 13 games and counting.
The Patriots led 50 - 7 at the half, going on beat Oak Forest 57-7 in Louisiana.
Prep improves to 8-0 overall, 3-0 in MAIS AAAA District 1.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Asterias Biotherapeutics Inc
* Asterias Biotherapeutics reports second quarter financial results and reviews recent clinical progress and corporate developments
* Q2 loss per share $0.18
* Q2 revenue $300,000
* Q2 revenue view $1.4 million -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Q2 earnings per share view $-0.18 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Asterias Biotherapeutics Inc - ‍expects to complete patient enrollment with a total of between 25-30 subjects in scistar study by end of 2017​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak waves at the crowd as he leaves the Kuala Lumpur Courts Complex July 4, 2018. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 — Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak said today he “accepts” the corruption and criminal breach of trust (CBT) charges against him if that were the “price” he had to pay for 42 years of service to the country.
“If this is the price I pay after 42 years of service for the people and country, I accept it,” the 64-year-old told reporters at the court complex here after being released on bail.
The Pekan MP had earlier claimed trial at the High Court to three counts of CBT and one count of abusing power abuse for self-gratification.
Najib also said he was “moved” by the hundreds of his supporters who gathered at the court complex to support him, adding that he did not request for their attendance and that they had come voluntarily.
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West Des Moines Community Schools officials say they will no longer employ a substitute teacher accused of making racist comments to students at Clive Learning Academy.
Des Moines television station KCCI reports (http://bit.ly/2iTCBP9 ) that the parents of a 10-year-old boy say he came home from the school Tuesday saying his substitute teacher had told the class she does not like black people.
The station says other parents heard similar accounts and complained to the school's principal.
The district, which declined to name the substitute teacher, said in a statement that the woman will no longer be allowed to work at the school.
Three men have been arrested after a homeless woman was sexually assaulted in Melbourne's southwest.
Police believe the men approached the woman while she was asleep under a footbridge near Comben Drive and Barnes Place, Werribee at about 10.10pm on Monday.
Police have arrested three men for sexually assaulting a homeless woman (stock image)
The woman has been taken to hospital for treatment, while all three men were arrested shortly after.
They are expected to be interviewed by police on Tuesday.
A Christmas Tree is causing delays on the A380, heading towards Exeter.
The incident has happened at Sandygate, between the B3195 and Ideford Road, Wapperwell.
Drivers are being asked to approach with care.
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HAMPTON ROADS, Va. – A deceased and decomposed dolphin was found at Chick’s Beach on Tuesday.
Officials from the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center responded to the call around Noon.
The Center says that they will be performing a necropsy on the dolphin at its Stranding Response Center.
Stay tuned to News 3 for more information.
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According to Chief Executive Officer of the State Fair of West Virginia, Kelly Collins, there was a break-in around 5 a.m. on Friday, May 25.
The individual took keys and $100 from the "lunch fund." No computers, TVs, or other valuables were taken.
Read more in the Tuesday, May 29, edition of The West Virginia Daily News.
Valentine's Day can be a depressing time for seniors who have lost the loves of their lives or are living alone. But a local organization is making sure our seniors aren't forgotten on this special day.
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DECATUR, Ga. (AP) – All lanes of a major highway in metro Atlanta have reopened after a carpool lane of Interstate 20 buckled and broke apart.
Georgia Department of Transportation spokeswoman Natalie Dale says the lanes heading westbound reopened Tuesday morning, several miles southeast of downtown Atlanta. She said the buckled stretch of the interstate should be fixed by midday.
The 1-20 buckling Monday proved to be another headache for Atlanta area motorists already struggling with the collapse of an overpass on a key north-south route March 30.
DeKalb County Police spokeswoman Shiera Campbell says concrete was being pumped under the highway when a rupture forced the material upward.
A man riding a motorcycle in the carpool lane hit the rising pavement at high speed and was sent airborne. He was hospitalized with multiple broken bones.
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House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI) Chairman Devin Nunes appears for an interview with Sean Hannity to discuss the firing of Deputy FBI Director Andrew McCabe and ongoing investigative issues.
Chairman Nunes points out the HPSCI is not related to the Office of Inspector General report that flows through the oversight of the Judiciary Committee (Goodlatte). While there can be overlap, such as the FISA issues, Chairman Nunes oversight encompasses the intelligence community writ large, not specifically the FBI or DOJ.
Nunes’ primary intelligence oversight encompasses: DOJ-NSD, FBI-CoIntel, NSA, DoD (Pentagon), CIA, ODNI, and DoS (State). The Chairman of the HPSCI is also the head figure within internal oversight for the Gang of Eight and the highest ranking member of legislative branch oversight over the intelligence apparatus of U.S. government along with the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
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A teenager has serious but non-life threatening injuries after being thrown from a Sea-Doo on Lake Erie.
Police say it happened on Tuesday at approximately 3:20 p.m. off the coast of Turkey Point.
Off-duty officers and bystanders saw the incident and were able to rescue the teen until emergency crews arrived.
The 17-year-old Oakville male was then airlifted to a London area hospital.
The police investigation is ongoing.
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Feb. 15, 2017) - RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust ("RioCan") (TSX:REI.UN) today announced a distribution of 11.75 cents per unit for the month of February. The distribution will be payable on March 7, 2017 to unitholders of record as at February 28, 2017.
About RioCan
RioCan is Canada's largest real estate investment trust with a total enterprise value of approximately $15 billion as at September 30, 2016. RioCan owns and manages Canada's largest portfolio of shopping centres with ownership interests in a portfolio of 301 Canadian retail and mixed use properties, including 15 properties under development, containing an aggregate net leasable area of 47 million square feet. For further information, please refer to RioCan's
website at www.riocan.com.
Over the years, there have been dozens of hate crimes in Mississauga and Brampton, including mischief, death threats and violent assaults, targeting various groups.
Peel Regional Police Chief Jennifer Evans even released a video earlier this year expressing concern over hate-motivated crimes in Brampton and Mississauga:
However, given the size of Peel Region, hate crimes in the area are relatively low, making up less than one per cent of all crimes, said Const. Karen McNeilly in a report to the police services board.
April 13 Exprivia SpA:
* Said on Wednesday unit Exprivia Healthcare IT won the tender of Regione Puglia
* Tender relates to the the management of healthcare Information system Edotto
* The contract has been awarded to the group of companies led by Exprivia Healthcare for a total amount of 19.5 million euros ($20.76 million)
* Of the contract, 12.7 million euros are of company's relevance
* The duration of the contract will be 36 months, renewable for a further 24 months
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He referred to his vision for the future, stating that “self-driving cars are the future.”
“Yet, when the technology becomes available, only those cities which have a ride-sharing infrastructure in place will be able to afford them initially, “ Kalanick explained. “Sometimes cities are not set up to work with us, but we see it as the duty of regulators to bring progress to the people and not stand in their way.”
When the Wine Monopoly (Vinmonopolet) for the first time in history was open on Easter Eve, the sales figures were far above an ordinary Saturday. Overall, 323,000 litres of beverages were sold.
The Wine Monopoly increased its sales volume by almost 30 percent compared to a normal Saturday, according to Dagens Næringsliv.
During the five hours of sales on Saturday, Norwegians bought 1.077 litres per minute.
Halvor Bing Lorentzen says that the Wine Monopoly sell around 250,000 litres of beverages on a regular Saturday. He states that overall sales for the last two weeks are not far above normal.
– It seems that sales have shifted a bit due to the extra sales day, according to Lorentzen.
Source: NTB scanpix / Norway Today
Wednesday, May 30, 2018
PARIS, FRANCE—According to a report in The Art Newspaper, researcher Aurelia Azema has identified a piece of a bronze sculpture in the collections at the Louvre as a bronze index finger from the colossal bronze statue of Emperor Constantine housed in Rome’s Capitoline Museum. All that survives of the fourth-century statue in Rome is the head, the left forearm, the left hand missing part of its middle finger and most of its index finger, and a sphere that rested in the palm of the statue’s left hand. The missing digit arrived at the Louvre in the 1860s with items from the collection of the Italian Marquis Giampietro Campana. It was eventually cataloged as a toe in 1913. Azema, joined by specialist in ancient metallurgy Benoît Mille and archaeologist Nicolas Melard, created a 3-D model of the finger which they took to Rome earlier this month. The finger turned out to be an exact fit with Constantine’s colossal hand. To read about another Roman statue, go to “Artifact: Roman Dog Statue.”
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The Purge
Starring Ethan Hawke Lena Headey Adelaide Kane Max Burkholder Edwin Hodge Tony Oller
A wealthy family is held hostage for harboring the target of a murderous syndicate during the Purge, a 12-hour period in which any and all crime is legal.
2013 • TV-14 DLV • 1h 21m
Fish & Richardson announced that Susan Morrison has been named a recipient of the 2017 “Women Worth Watching in STEM” award by Profiles in Diversity Journal (PDJ).
According to PDJ, “these leaders are breaking barriers for women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers.” PDJ also noted that these women, and the companies that support them, are “an essential part of a worldwide strategy to innovate, educate, and build a more connected world.”
Morrison is the managing principal of Fish’s Delaware office. Her practice emphasizes intellectual property litigation and patent litigation across a full range of technologies, and includes substantial experience in Hatch-Waxman litigation concerning brand name and generic pharmaceuticals.
She received her J.D., summa cum laude, from Temple University Beasley School of Law in 2005 and her B.S., with high honors, in cell biology from Haverford College in 2001.
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Mourinho’s Manchester United side went down 2-1 to league leaders City during a heated match at Old Trafford.
Tensions at one point threatened to spill over on the pitch as United could find no answer to City’s two goals.
But tempers flared after the match in the tunnel, which resulted in Mourinho having milk thrown on him and Mikel Arteta reportedly sustaining a cut.
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And Mourinho appears to have been at the forefront of events after the game.
What did Jose Mourinho do?
Mourinho is said to have headed to the City dressing room after the game to demand they turn their music down, with the league leaders celebrating after the victory.
Among the information in a report provided by the Chillicothe Police Department is the Friday night arrest of 18-year-old Lucas William Wine for alleged statutory rape in the first degree in the 600 block of Walnut Street in Chillicothe.
Wine was processed at the police department; then transferred to the Daviess-DeKalb County Regional Jail.
At an arraignment Monday morning December 11, in Associate Division of Livingston County Circuit Court, bond was set at $20,000 and the case was continued until December 20th.
Wine faces charges stemming from what authorities call an aggravated sexual offense incident November 24th that allegedly involved a person under 14-years of age.
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Officials of the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) and related state agencies are preparing to explore the hunting areas of bull sharks from Hua Hin to Cha-am and Pranburi beaches so as to ensure full safety for swimmers.
The expansion of bull sharks-tracking operation from Prachuap Khiri Khan’s Hua Hin district to Pranburi district and Phetchaburi’s Cha-am district came after officials found at least six bull sharks in the sea off Hat Sai Noi beach in Hua Hin over the past few days.
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Gut-wrenching Performance
Tchaikovsky and Shostakovich from
Arabella Steinbacher, Michael Sanderling
and the Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra,
heard by MIKE WHEELER
By prefacing Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto with the Polonaise from his opera Eugene Onegin, the Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra and conductor Michael Sanderling — Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham, UK, 24 May 2018 — pointed up a link between the two, with the swaggering rhythms of the dance echoed (adapted to a different metre) in the Concerto's first movement. Somehow, in the background of the Polonaise, there was also a faint awareness of the opera's tragic denouement.
There's nothing tragic about the Violin Concerto, but this was an ear-opening experience in other respects...
The new Blizzard Entertainment esports facility Blizzard Arena Los Angeles opens Saturday for Overwatch action, and we've got the photos to show what it will look like.
Doors will open for the Overwatch Contenders Season One Playoffs at 9 a.m. Pacific time tomorrow, with players vying for their share of $100,000 in prize money per region. The event will also be streamed live on Twitch.
Here's what the brand-new facility they'll play in will look like:
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The stage.
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The seating.
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The concession area from the outside.
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The concession area from the inside.
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The lobby.
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The Hall of Champions.
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One view of the guest lounge.
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Another view of the guest lounge.
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The control room.
BARTON – 7th February 2017, peacefully at South West Acute Hospital, Margaret Ellen, in her 98th year. Loving wife of the late Oliver Barton, recently of Hillcrest Care Home, Omagh and formerly of 21 Dunmurray Gardens, Ballinamallard. Funeral took place on 9th February in Ballinamallard Methodist Church, followed by interment at Tirwinney graveyard. Donations in lieu if desired to Ballinamallard Methodist Church, c/o R.G. Adams & Son, 25 Main Street, Dromore, Co. Tyrone, BT78 3AE. Precious memories of a much loved mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great grandmother and great, great, grandmother.
– Cecil and Norma, Mancester, Ronnie and Margaret, Omagh, Irene and Charlie, Drumquin, Wesley and Jennifer, Omagh, Linda and Stuart, Ballinamallard.
“Safe in the arms of Jesus.”
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SYRACUSE, NY -- Did you miss the hundreds of Old Newsboys hawking special edition newspapers on Friday and Saturday to raise money for the Christmas Bureau?
There's still time to donate and you can do it online.
For more than 80 years the goal of the annual Old Newsboys Hope for the Holidays fundraiser has always been the same: Every child deserves a gift under the Christmas tree.
Andrew Sabbaghzadeh, of the Salvation Army, said the Old Newsboys is vital to the Christmas Bureau. The Christmas Bureau is sponsored by the Salvation Army and the United Way of CNY.
"We are very lucky to have these resources in the community," he said.
Sabbaghzadeh said the Christmas Bureau served 6,600 children in 2016. The needs in the community continue to grow, he said.
"Children deserves to have a Christmas morning - a gift to wake up to," he said.
LOS ANGELES, CA (WKOW) -- Bachelor Nick Viall is finally engaged.
It's been a long time coming for the 36-year old Waukesha native.
He nearly found love on two seasons of ABC's The Bachelorette and Bachelor in Paradise, but came up short.
Monday we watched him send home Raven Gates from Arkansas and propose to Vanessa Grimaldi from Montreal.
For U.S. President Donald Trump, an off-year congressional election Tuesday in the reliably Republican northern suburbs of Atlanta could spell trouble if Democratic upstart Jon Ossoff pulls off a surprise victory.
A 30-year-old political novice, Ossoff is running as the lone Democrat against a field of 17 Republicans for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives vacated when Trump named Tom Price to be secretary of health and human services.
An Ossoff win could weaken Trump's already shaky hold on his fellow Republicans in the House by encouraging those in competitive districts to distance themselves from the president.
Georgia's 6th District has elected Republicans to the House since the late 1970s.
Ossoff raised a stunning $8.3 million in the first three months of 2017, forcing Republicans to spend heavily against him.
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A veteran state lawmaker from the Chippewa Valley is done. Senator Terry Moulton (R-Chippewa Falls) won’t seek a third term this fall. Moulton issued a statement on Monday.
“When I began my campaign for the senate, eight years ago this month, my goals were to work for smaller government, reduced tax burden, and a better climate for jobs in Wisconsin. We have accomplished all this and more. Income and property taxes are lower, more people are working than ever before, and unemployment is at a 17 year low.”
Moulton was first elected to the State Assembly in 2004, and to the Senate in 2010. His term ends in December. Republicans currently hold an 18-14 majority in the Senate.
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. (AP) — Jesus Cruz’s running floater in the paint with 2.1 seconds left gave Fairfield a 79-78 victory over Monmouth on Friday night.
With 9.1 seconds left and Fairfield inbounding from Monmouth’s end, Cruz took a pass just inside halfcourt and drove to the hoop where he split two defenders to put in a soft one-hander. A hurried 3-pointer by Monmouth’s Deion Hammond was short at the buzzer.
Cruz finished with 13 points. Tyler Nelson made five 3-pointers and scored 26 points with Ferron Flavors Jr. adding 10 points and Jonathan Kasibabu nine points and nine rebounds for the Stags (9-13, 4-7 Metro Atlantic Athletic Association), who have won two straight with an overtime victory over Iona on Monday.
Zac Tillman scored 18 points, Ray Salnave 16, Austin Tilghman 14 with nine assists and Hammond 10 points for the Hawks (7-15, 3-7).
There were 11 lead changes and eight ties.
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April 28 Twitter Inc
* Twitter Inc - CEO Jack Dorsey reports purchase of 574,002 shares of co's stock on April 28 at $16.6218/share - SEC filing
* Twitter Inc - CEO Jack Dorsey held 16,042,428 shares of co's common stock at end of the transaction
* Twitter Inc - CEO Jack Dorsey purchased the co's 574,002 shares in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $16.47 to $16.74 per share Source text: (bit.ly/2pdKK6n) Further company coverage:
At this time, the Company does not anticipate repurchasing or redeeming any 2018 Notes on or prior to of its 7.000% senior secured notes due 2022 , as supplemented by a supplemental indenture dated as of . The New Notes and the Existing Notes are treated as a single series of debt securities for all purposes under the indenture, including, without limitation, waivers, amendments, redemptions and offers to purchase, have terms identical to the Existing Notes, other than issue date and offering price and have the same CUSIP and ISIN numbers as, and trade together with, the Existing Notes, except that the New Notes have been issued and maintained under a temporary CUSIP number during a 40-day distribution period commencing on the issue date.
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The annual South Atlantic Well Drillers Jubilee returns to the Myrtle Beach Convention Center July 28-30, 2018. The annual conference and trade show for water well, environmental and geotechnical drillers is themed “Sea You In July.”
Attendees and exhibitors from across the country are expected to attend the family-friendly event. Educational courses are offered to attendees, along with an exhibit floor complete with drilling rigs, equipment and services.
Jubilee members include the state groundwater associations of Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky, and Maryland/Delaware.
To learn more, contact Kim Barclay at 855-987-7469 or kbarclay@executiveoffice.org.
BOSTON — Celtics guard Marcus Smart is active for Game 5 of their first-round playoff series against Milwaukee.
Smart was medically cleared by doctors and participated in the Celtics’ Tuesday morning shootaround. Coach Brad Stevens says he’ll come off the bench and wear a protective splint.
Smart had surgery on March 16 to repair a torn ligament in his right thumb. He hasn’t played in a game since March 11.
Smart’s return should provide a lift to a short-handed Boston backcourt. With Smart out, Terry Rozier has been starting with Kyrie Irving ruled out for the playoffs following his second knee surgery. Reserve Shane Larkin has been playing extra minutes to support Rozier.
Prior to his injury, Smart was averaging 10.2 points, 4.8 assists and 3.5 rebounds per game.
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Batum (elbow) will not play Monday against the Thunder.
Batum began experiencing soreness in his left elbow over the weekend, though he was ultimately cleared to play Saturday against the Lakers. The veteran was limited to only 19 minutes, however, and the Hornets will now hold him out entirely in an effort to prevent the elbow issue from worsening. Jeremy Lamb (shin) has been cleared to play, so he's the top candidate to start in place of Batum.
*WARNING!* Contains mild ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ spoilers. Do not read on if you do not want to know...
‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ has been hailed as the best film in the franchise, according to some who have been lucky enough to already see it.
The film received its US premiere in LA on Sunday (9 Decemeber), and while the first set of reviews are still firmly under embargo, some have shared an early verdict on Twitter - and it’s good news for fans.
It has been branded “jaw-dropping”, “beautifully human, populist, funny, and surprising” and “a grand slam home run”, with claims it “a major step forward” for the series.
Another also said it has “so much emotional payoff, decades in the making”, planting clues for what is to come when it hits cinemas on Thursday:
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) – South Carolina authorities say a teething baby was thrown from his unstrapped car seat by his father, who was upset by the crying. Both the father and mother are charged with neglect.
Jail records show 20-year-old Juliana Biggerstaff and 22-year-old Jacob Lowman of Conway have been released on bond. Local media outlets report they were arrested Thursday after a complainant called police.
The Horry County police report says officers went to the home on Wednesday and found a baby boy with a visible injury on the top of his head.
Biggerstaff is charged because police say she didn’t contact authorities about the baby’s injury.
Jail records don’t indicate if they have attorneys. The Associated Press was unable to find a phone listing for either parent.
× New Haven teacher arrested on charges of having sex with a student
NEW HAVEN — A high school drama teacher has been arrested and charged with sexual assault, accused of having sex with a student.
According to a letter from New Haven Public Schools, Jennifer Frechette is accused of inappropriate conduct with a student at Wilbur Cross High School.
The district says the alleged incident happened at the school. The incident was reported in January and Frechette was immediately placed on leave.
Frechette is on paid administrative leave, but the head of New Haven schools is recommending she be fired.
Counseling and staff support is being offered to students who may be affected.
A Brazilian jiu jitsu athlete from Omemee has been charged with aggravated assault following an attack in a Peterborough parking lot Saturday.
Police say a man was walking past a McDonnel Street parking lot at about 2:30 a.m. Saturday when he saw a crowd of people who appeared to be targeting an individual. When the man tried to intervene, police say, he realized the individual was not being targeted and was actually trying to engage members of the crowd in a fight.
The man was hit in the face before seeing three men leave the scene. Police arrived and brought the man to hospital.
One man was arrested at the scene.
TULSA, Okla. — Emmanuel Nzekwesi scored 17 points, Javan White added 14, and Oral Roberts rallied to beat Missouri State 73-66 on Sunday to end the Bears’ seven-game win streak and tie the series 8-8.
Sam Kearns scored 13 points and Chris Miller added 10 for the Golden Eagles (3-9), who outshot the Bears 53.1 per cent to 45.6 per cent from the floor but were outrebounded 35-26.
Miller tied it at 42 with a layup and White’s dunk put Oral Roberts up 53-49 and the Golden Eagles led 68-62 after Kearns’ back-to-back 3s with 4:07 to go.
The Bears closed to 70-66 on Reggie Scurry’s layup but Nzekwesi blocked his jumper on the next possession and Kearns and Nzekwesi sealed it with three free throws in the final 37 seconds.
RJ Fuqua hit two 3-pointers in Oral Roberts’ opening 9-2 run, but Scurry’s jumper put the Bears up 19-17 and Missouri State led 38-34 at halftime behind Jarrid Rhodes’ 12 points.
Rhodes scored 14 points, J.T. Miller had 13 and Scurry 11 for Missouri State (9-3). Jarred Dixon had seven assists.
Asante Kotoko forward Yakubu Mohammed says he is not getting carried away by his two goals against Liberty Professionals over the weekend.
Yakubu, was the hero as the Porcupine Warriors begun life under their Croatian coach with a victory.
“I think that winning is very important but credit should be given to the entire team as we look forward to a good season,” Yakubu Mohammed said
“I think very well that I need to continue getting better and getting my career back on track.”
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Trump supporters clashed with protesters at a "Patriots Day" rally Saturday in Berkeley. More than a dozen people were arrested after fistfights broke out at a park where supporters and opponents of President Trump gathered.
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Here are my pre-qualifying picks for the Food City 500:
Driver 1: Joey Logano $12,800
Driver 2: Kyle Busch $11,400
Driver 3: Kurt Busch $10,100
Driver 4: Ricky Stenhouse Jr. $8,600
Driver 5: Dale Earnhardt Jr. $6,600
I will have my picks updated on my website (Fantasy Racing Tips) after the last practice.
FOX Fantasy Auto Resources
– Driver Owner Percentage
– Driver Salaries
And don’t forget – prizes are on the line each race of the fantasy season! First, second and third place each win a prize. Plus, each race builds your point total for larger segment and season prizes.
*Stats from Driveraverages.com and career stats from Racing-Reference.Info…
If you need any further advice with your team or want to see my updated picks after Happy Hour practice, look for me on Twitter (@MrFantasyNASCAR).
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OTTAWA — Four leading researchers say a federal plan to destroy the criminal records of people convicted of same-sex activity is a "troubling feature" of proposed legislation intended to help make amends to the LGBTQ community.
While the academic researchers applaud ensuring the records can never be used against those convicted, they say preservation is integral to the democratic process and the telling of history.
The Liberal government recently introduced legislation that would allow people to apply to have their criminal convictions for consensual sexual activity between same-sex partners erased from the public record.
The Expungement of Historically Unjust Convictions Act would provide for the destruction and removal of records for the offences of gross indecency, buggery and anal intercourse.
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HAVANA, Cuba, Oct 6 (ACN) Cuban President Raúl Castro Ruz received on Thursday afternoon Mrs. Alicia Bárcena Ibarra, Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), who is visiting Cuba.
In an atmosphere of cordiality, they discussed the regional situation and the impact caused by hurricanes Irma and Maria, as well as the earthquakes that affected Mexico. Ms. Bárcena transferred the General of the Army her gratitude for the support for the celebration of the 56th Board of Directors of the Regional Conference on Women in Latin America and the Caribbean, under ways in Havana.
The Cuban side in the meeting included Vice-President of the Council of Ministers and Minister of Economy and Planning, Ricardo Cabrisas Ruiz, and Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla.
SOUTH WINDSOR, Conn. (WTNH)–A South Windsor man is accused of sexually assaulting a child was arrested on Friday. 21-year-old David Dean was charged with multiple counts of sexual assault, risk of injury to a child, and disorderly conduct.
Dean’s charges stem from an investigation into a complaint that he had a sexual relationship with a person under age 16. Investigators later obtained two arrest warrants, which were served Friday morning.
He was held on $800,000 court set bond and is scheduled to appear at Manchester Superior Court on Monday, February 5th.
Design flaws, construction shortcomings and maintenance errors caused the Oroville Dam spillway to break apart in February, according to an independent analysis by Robert Bea for the Center for Catastrophic Risk Analysis at UC Berkeley. Bea, a co-founder of the center and retired civil engineering professor, found that in the 1960s, when the dam was being planned, designers did not call for a thick enough concrete spillway floor.
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The Scottish Prison Service has stressed there was “no evacuation” of Polmont Young Offenders Institution after a mystery blaze last night - and investigations are ongoing.
Nobody was injured in the emergency.
A spokeswoman told the Falkirk Herald the fire, which began around 6pm, was restricted to one section of the Institution’s Iona wing.
She said: “Nobody was evacuated as such - the offenders in one section of Iona Hall were moved from the west of the Institution to the east.
“Only six cells within Iona Hall have been damaged, and we’re now assessing what would be needed to repair them,
“Fire crews have left the site, but it hasn’t yet been established what caused the fire, and investigations are continuing”.
It was originally reported that an electrical fault may have been to blame, but it’s been stressed no conclusion has been reached on how the blaze started.
The inmates moved from the damaged section have been redeployed to other shared cells, following risk assessment.
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ORLANDO - A couple moving a gas grill in an SUV was injured on Sunday when one of them lit a cigarette and an explosion happened.
Orlando police released photos of the Kia Sorento that showed extensive damage to the SUV with the roof blown out and the airbags deployed. The windshield was lying on the ground. All of the other glass was blown from the vehicle.
A gas grill being transported inside this car exploded when passenger lit a cigarette. 2 in car sustained burns; not life threatening. pic.twitter.com/76OaeJiCiv — Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) August 13, 2017
Police said the couple in the SUV sustained burns but their injuries were not life threatening.
The grill was turned on and the propane tank was open and connected, according to the Orlando Sentinel, The wife lit a cigarette and the SUV exploded according to police. After the explosion, the vehicle crashed into a pole
Four people are in custody after the second operation by the Longview Police Street Crimes Unit, after a search warrant was served at 3224 Washington Way. They say that this warrant service also came at the result of an ongoing investigation, with meth, heroin, and drug trafficking materials found and seized in the house. Nathaniel Leroy Hart, 46, Whitney Leigh Brown, 28, and Richard Lewis Nyswaner, Jr., 46, are all charged with possession of meth and possession of heroin. Dennis Dyle Walton, 68, is also charged with possession of heroin. Hart is also charged with two counts of possession with intent to deliver, with a school zone enhancement. Nyswaner is also being served with a misdemeanor warrant. This investigation is continuing.
Three of the five local candidates for the upcoming provincial election will be on hand when the Milton Chamber of Commerce hosts a Meet the Candidates breakfast Friday (June 1).
It will start at 7:30 a.m. at Home2 Suits By Hilton (8490 Parkhill Dr.).
Liberal incumbent Indira Naidoo-Harris, PC flag-bearer Parm Gill and Eleanor Hayward of the Green Party are scheduled to be part of the event, which will include questions from the floor and be moderated by COGECO’s Mark Carr.
Tickets are $25 for Chamber members and $30 for non-members.
But there's a certain portion of Freya that essentially becomes an ice rink when too much snow falls. Ground zero is the corner of Freya and 13th, according to the family who's right there.
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RIYADH May 2 The planned sale of a stake in national oil giant Saudi Aramco will occur through an initial public offer of shares in 2018, and the stake sold "will be not be very far off 5 percent", Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said on Tuesday.
Prince Mohammed was speaking in a nationally televised interview, a year after he launched a series of radical economic reforms including the partial privatisation of Aramco.
"We have two main factors to decide the percentage to be listed...First the demand, whether there will be demand or not. Second, what do we have in terms of investments in the pipeline inside Saudi or outside," Prince Mohammed said, referring to opportunities to invest proceeds of the IPO.
The proceeds will be invested by the kingdom's Public Investment Fund, its top sovereign wealth fund, which will spend more than 500 billion riyals ($133.3 billion) over three years after Aramco's IPO, Prince Mohammed said. (Reporting by Gulf team; Writing by Rania El Gamal; Editing by Andrew Torchia)
Campaign says Trump Records Robocall for Strange
by Rashad Snell
The campaign of Sen. Luther Strange says President Donald Trump has recorded robocalls urging Alabama Republicans to vote for Strange in Tuesday’s contentious GOP primary.
Strange’s campaign says Trump tells voters to “go to the polls and vote for Luther Strange.” Trump says his administration is accomplishing many of his promises “but I need Luther to help us out.”
Strange’s campaign announced the calls on Monday.
Strange was appointed in February and is attempting to keep the U.S. Senate seat that previously belonged to Attorney General Jeff Sessions. Strange has been forced into a tight primary battle with a slate of firebrand challengers including former Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore and U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks, a member of the conservative House Freedom Caucus.
The Strange campaign paid to send Trump’s recorded message to more than 150,000 GOP households.
World number three Ding Junhui beats fellow countryman Xiao Guodong 10-3 to secure a place in the last 16 of the World Championship Snooker.
READ MORE: World Snooker Championship 2018: Latest scores, schedule and results
Keith Barr, CEO of InterContinental Hotels, talks about why his company will launch two new brands in China and other Asia-Pacific markets as part of its expansion plans.
Here we take a look at Belgium's World Cup squad and the other things it will be handy to know.
Belgium's preliminary World Cup squad - the 28 names
(To be cut to 23 by June 4)
Koen Casteels, Thibaut Courtois, Simon Mignolet, Matz Sels; Toby Alderweireld, Dedryck Boyata, Laurent Ciman, Christian Kabasele, Vincent Kompany, Jordan Lukaku, Thomas Meunier, Thomas Vermaelen, Jan Vertonghen; Nacer Chadli, Kevin De Bruyne, Mousa Dembele, Leander Dendoncker, Marouane Fellaini, Youri Tielemans, Axel Witsel; Michy Batshuayi, Christian Benteke, Yannick Carrasco, Eden Hazard, Thorgan Hazard, Adnan Januzaj, Romelu Lukaku, Dries Mertens.
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O’FALLON, Ill. – O’Fallon police have said very little about the deaths of two women found in a home on Carol Ann Drive.
Police initially called the deaths suspicious, but now say this is a tragic loss of life and that the women's deaths are not homicides.
Linda Lyons, 62, and her 33-year-old daughter, Victoria, were found dead in their home on Carol Ann Drive off of Green Mount Road around 10 a.m. Monday morning.
Police were called to check on their well-being.
Authorities confirmed Lynda Lyons took care of Victoria, who had suffered a traumatic brain injury in a car crash. Neighbors said they hadn't seen the pair for about a month. Fox 2/KPLR11 confirmed the women have likely been dead for several weeks. Police said autopsies showed no evidence of trauma or foul play.
Toxicology and pathology results may shed more light on the exact causes of death, but it may be months before the results are available.
A scorned ex-prosecutor from the Brooklyn district attorney’s office fired for ordering wiretaps and search warrants on an old boyfriend was sentenced Friday to a year and a day in jail.
Tara Lenich, 42, who once supervised the Brooklyn DA’s Violent Criminal Enterprises Bureau, spent 18 months forging court orders so she could monitor calls and texts of her former lover and his new paramour.
Lenich, who pleaded guilty to two counts of illegally intercepting oral and electronic communications in November 2016, sobbed in Brooklyn Federal Court, saying she was in “a completely destructive” place then.
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That's when an audience member shouted, "In Israel they are nice, too," a slight on Lorde's decision to cancel a concert in that country. Members of the crowd responded with boos, but Lorde's producer and event organizer Jack Antonoff eased the tension. "No, no. We've raised a s ton of money tonight," he said. "F that negativity."
Then, Lorde announced that she loved and would one day perform for the people of Israel, and the concert continued without incident, according to Billboard. Read and watch fan footage of Lorde covering Jepsen - here.
Indiana gets another $11M to combat heroin, opioid abuse
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A federal agency has awarded Indiana nearly $11 million for the second straight year to fight the state's opioid abuse crisis.
The Health and Human Services funding is among $485 million recently awarded nationwide to combat heroin and opioid abuse.
Indiana was awarded $10.9 million, the same amount it received last year. That funding supports a variety of prevention, treatment and recovery services for people addicted to opioids.
U.S. Rep. Susan Brooks says the federal money provides "a greater sense of hope" to people suffering from substance abuse, their families and law enforcement, first responders and medical personnel working on the epidemic's front lines.
The grant will be administered by the state of Indiana, which will determine funding for specific programs.
It’s Christmas 2017, and I’m laying the table. Teaspoon for the bread sauce. Coaster for the gravy jug. Three sets of cutlery. And lo, four placemats – not for our plates, but for the different meats on offer.
That’s right: last Christmas, we ate more varieties of meat – goose, turkey, ham, and beef – than we had people at the table. Not because we’re an especially greedy family, but because two parents, plus one child, only adds up to three.
Such is the life of an only child. Well, this one, at least. I was reminded of this Christmas feast reading that the actress Elizabeth Hurley wishes that she had more than one child. Her son, Damian Hurley, 16, whom she had with businessman Stephen Bing,...
Salah runs riot as Liverpool hit five past Roma
Mohamed Salah scored two brilliant goals and set up two more as Liverpool beat Roma 5-2 in a remarkable Champions League semi-final first leg at Anfield on Tuesday.
Salah’s stunning brace separated the sides at half-time, and the Egyptian created further goals for Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino, with the latter then making it five.
However, an Edin Dzeko goal and a late Diego Perotti penalty gave Roma some hope ahead of next Wednesday’s return.
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Fire crews responded to what they are calling a suspicious fire at a two-storey walk-up building near 117 Avenue and 80 Street.
When firefighters arrived on scene around 3:30 p.m. Wednesday,flames could be seen from the second-floor window.
Eight fire crews responded to the call and had the blaze under control by 3:43 p.m.
Police on scene evacuated the building, but there has been no word on injuries.
EPS has taken over the investigation.
1:09 Stephen Johnson takes blame for early fumble Pause
1:09 Derrick Baity: Next goal is to win a bowl game
2:43 Boom Williams: Perfect time to pursue dreams in NFL
1:14 Stoops: You've got to score points earlier than we did
0:52 Benny Snell on Cats losing Boom and Jojo
1:21 Stoops explains fourth-down calls, late aggressive mistake on defense
1:16 Stoops was upset about 'conflicting reports' on play at end of first half
2:06 Eddie Gran: We just didn't get it done today
1:25 Cat Walk for UK-Georgia Tech
March 30 Simcorp A/S
* SIMCORP APPOINTS NEW CFO
* SIMCORP APPOINTS NEW CFO
* SIMCORP ANNOUNCES THAT IT HAS APPOINTED MICHAEL ROSENVOLD, 49, AS NEW CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (CFO)
* ROSENVOLD JOINS SIMCORP'S EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT BOARD AND WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR LEADING COMPANY'S GLOBAL FINANCE, IT, LEGAL, INVESTOR RELATIONS AND PROCUREMENT TEAMS
* MICHAEL ROSENVOLD WILL STEP INTO HIS NEW POSITION NO LATER THAN OCTOBER 1, 2017
* SIMCORP'S CURRENT, INTERIM CFO, SØREN STRØM, WILL REMAIN IN HIS POSITION AT LEAST UNTIL MICHAEL ROSENVOLD HAS JOINED Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
1:55 Public comment was heard Tuesday night on Holmes Beach speed limit change Pause
3:03 The importance of river restoration in the Everglades
1:37 Oscar-winning actress Geena Davis speaks in Sarasota
0:35 Couples say 'I do' on Valentine's Day
1:53 Legoland surprise for one generous 8-year old
1:56 The man accused of killing a woman and her daughter made the 911 call
1:08 Council's, historic burger joint in downtown Bradenton, reopens for business
1:56 The man accused of killing a woman and her daughter made the 911 call
2:03 Commission holds a brain-storming session to discuss heroin epidemic
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Appaloosa LP:
* Appaloosa LP takes share stake of 3.6 million shares in Chesapeake Energy Corp - SEC filing‍​
* Appaloosa LP takes share stake of 1 million shares in Peabody Energy Corp - SEC filing‍​
* Appaloosa LP takes share stake of 681,463 shares in Wells Fargo & Co - SEC filing‍​
* Appaloosa LP dissolves share stake in Symantec Corp - SEC filing‍​
* Change in holdings are as of June 30, 2017 and compared with the previous quarter ended as of March 31, 2017 ​‍​ Source text for quarter ended June 30, 2017: (bit.ly/2uWm5mq) Source text for quarter ended March 31, 2017 (bit.ly/2r9xUnP) (Bengaluru Newsroom: +91 806 749 1136)
NEW YORK (AP) — Two of Harvey Weinstein’s accusers have watched from the audience as journalists whose work led to his arrest received their Pulitzer Prize awards.
The New York Times and The New Yorker magazine received the gold medal for public service Wednesday for reporting on decades of sexual abuse allegations against the Hollywood mogul.
The stories by Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey of The Times and Ronan Farrow for The New Yorker sparked the #MeToo movement.
Joining the luncheon at Columbia University in support of the journalistic work were Rosanna Arquette and Annabella Sciorra. The actresses are among those who have accused Weinstein of sexual misconduct, allegations he denies.
Farrow was also joined by his mother, actress Mia Farrow.
Rapper-songwriter Kendrick Lamar was there to pick up his Pulitzer Prize for music.
David Carter, former Connecticut State University System chancellor, ECSU president, dies
David Carter, the former chancellor of the Connecticut State University System and former president of Eastern Connecticut State University, has died at 75 years old.
The Hartford Courant reports Carter died Saturday, March 17 in Arizona. He reportedly had been battling cancer.
Mark E. Ojakian, president of the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities system, released a statement on Carter's passing.
"My condolences go out to his family and loved ones as well as all in the CSCU community who had the opportunity to work with him throughout the years. He will be sorely missed but well remembered," Ojakian said in the statement.
According to the Hartford Courant, David Carter became the fifth president of ECSU in 1988, making him the state's first African-American president of a four-year institution of higher education. He went on to serve as chancellor of the Connecticut State University System from 2006 to 2010.
Stones Throw will release the debut album from Stimulator Jones on April 27.
Titled Exotic Worlds and Masterful Treasures, the album is set to be as wide-reaching as Stimulator Jones' musical background, fusing his love of soul, rock, folk, country, jazz, blues, funk, reggae, rap, opera, and classical music into an intriguing mix.
Alongside the announcement, Stones Throw has shared two singles from the LP. The first, "Soon Never Comes," can be streamed above and is the track that first connected Stimulator Jones to Peanut Butter Wolf and Stones Throw Records via Sofie's November S.O.S. mixtape. The second, "Give My All," a sultry soul cut, dropped last week and can be streamed below.
You can pre-order the album here.
Join us at All Star Christmas Night Two, and get your Selfie With The Stars! Each of the five Backstreet Boys will be hanging around the arena concourse at Mohegan Sun before the show… well, at least cardboard cutout versions of them will be!
Snap a pic and share it on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter with hashtag #SelfieStarEntry for your chance to win a seat upgrade, plus a $25 Westfarms American Express® Gift Card!
Selfies With The Stars is brought to you by Westfarms.
When you open your Instagram this Fourth of July, chances are that you'll see plenty of starred and striped clothing that really runs the gamut, from itty bikinis to those classic Old Navy t-shirts. After all, what better way to show your American pride than by wearing it emblazoned across your chest? And it's not just your Uncle Ted or that girl from high-school who know it; for years, celebrities have been wearing the American flag onstage and off, in a number of varied sartorial tributes to the land of the free. There's been matching performance gear on the ladies of Destiny's Child , flag-decorated sweatshirts on Gigi Hadid , and plenty of kitschy stage ensembles from Katy Perry , just to name a few. Still looking for your outfit for the Fourth? Here, get some fashion inspiration from the past.
The thing about Prince Harry – or Hazza, as I rather embarrassingly called him during our interview – is that he’s so normal, so utterly unstuffy and devoid of airs and graces, that it took until about 9.30 yesterday morning for me to realise just how momentous his “coming out” of the mental health closet was.
I knew that his revelations about having counselling and coming close to a breakdown weren’t going to be buried at the back of the papers, but the reaction still astonished me.
Then again, the response to someone standing up and talking about the stuff in their heads never ceases to amaze me – from the genuine disbelief that someone might talk openly about a condition as stifling as depression, to the shock at recognising elements of your own private despair in someone else’s story.
The owner of the Midwest Inn Motel in Du Quoin will get a chance to fix his property before the city moves for demolition.
The motel was ordered shut down by a judge last week, and du quoin’s city council voted to condemn it this week. The city’s mayor says the city will give owner Charlie Patel a list of repairs that must be made. If they are not done, the city will consider demolition.
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Pistons are set to play their first game at Little Caesars Arena on Oct. 18 against the Charlotte Hornets.
The Pistons released their 2017-18 schedule on Monday, and they’ll begin their season with the game against the Hornets. The Pistons are moving to the downtown arena after nearly three decades in suburban Auburn Hills.
>>Online: Full Pistons season schedule
The Detroit Red Wings will also play at the new arena. They will open their season at home Oct. 5 against Minnesota.
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Republican senators say Clinton email investigation was 'shoddily done,' the FISA process was abused and the FBI can't investigate itself.
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We’re still in Minnesota, but Friday’s PFT PM carries a distinct L.A. feel.
Guests for the interview-only edition of the show include Rams quarterback Jared Goff, Rams running back Todd Gurley, Chargers president of football operations John Spanos, and Chargers president of business operations A.G. Spanos.
The fifth guests plays for a team that won a playoff game in Los Angeles: Falcons running back Devonta Freeman.
For the entire show, click below.
The PFT PM podcast returns on Tuesday, since Monday will be a travel day home from Minnesota.
EARLING - On Saturday, September 30 from 2-10 p.m., part of Pat and Amy Hoffmann’s dream will come true with their hosting of the grand opening for their Lonely Oak Distillery. The event will feature tours, tastings, product specials, entertainment and food.
The dream
The grand opening comes after years of waiting as well as years of working. Pat had held the idea of a distillery in his head for over a year without telling anyone. Not even his wife.
“I always wanted to have a finished product,” Pat said.
It was a nagging thought. He knew his idea of creating spirits was crazy – a long-shot dream, at best – but it wouldn’t go away.
Finally in 2013, he told his wife, Amy, when he couldn’t think of any reason not to do it. She was incredibly supportive. Waiting for a distillery permit took a year and a half, which was less than the anticipated two. Then things began to come to action.
DETROIT (AP) — Consumer Reports is now recommending Tesla's Model 3 compact electric car after a company software update improved its poor braking performance.
The magazine says the wireless update of antilock braking software cut 19 feet from the car's stopping distance from 60 miles per hour.
A previous test found that it took 152 feet for the car to stop from 60. That was the longest braking distance of any modern car the magazine has tested.
But in a test after the update, the stopping distance fell to 133 feet. Consumer Reports says that's typical for a compact luxury car.
The improved braking raised the car's score high enough for it to be a recommended buy. But the magazine still has concerns over wind noise and the touch-screen controls.
Vladimir Putin has been re-elected for another six-year term as Russia's president. He won 76 per cent of the vote, although irregularities have been reported to authorities including ballot papers being found in ballot boxes before stations were voting opened.
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) — The Jackson Police Department responded to a shooting on First Avenue early Monday morning.
Officers said they got a call about a shooting at a home. They found a man inside shot in the arm. A witness told officers that multiple shots were fired.
We’re told the victim was taken to a hospital and is in stable condition. Police are working to find the suspect.
If you know who is responsible for the shooting, you can call Jackson Police or Crime Stoppers.
NEW YORK (AP) — Darren Baker got scooped up by dad's team again.
The son of Washington manager Dusty Baker was drafted by the Nationals in the 27th round of the Major League Baseball draft Wednesday — 15 years after he first made headlines on the baseball diamond.
The younger Baker, now an 18-year-old shortstop at Jesuit High School in California, was just 3 when he was a bat boy for the San Francisco Giants, managed by his father, in the 2002 World Series. During Game 5 against the Angels, Darren Baker had run to the plate to pick up a bat when J.T. Snow scored — and David Bell was flying down the third-base line and heading home.
Snow quickly plucked Baker out of the way , a moment that instantly became a part of World Series lore.
The three-day draft concludes Wednesday night.
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Bird went 3-for-3 with a double, a home run, a walk, two runs and two RBI during Sunday's win over St. Louis.
Bird put the league and fantasy owners on notice this spring with a monster March, but he entered Sunday with a 1-for-26 start to the campaign, and an ankle injury and the flu also cost him four games. He's still largely unproven with just 212 career plate appearances, but Bird's flashed huge upside during that span. The 24-year-old first baseman should have a long leash to work his way back into the heart of the order, too.
PARIS French conservative politician Francois Fillon, a candidate in France's presidential election, said on Thursday that campaigning should be suspended following the shooting in Paris in which a police officer was killed, and two others were wounded.
A first round of voting is scheduled to be held on Sunday in the election followed by a runoff vote on May 7 between the two leading candidates.
(Reporting by John Irish; Writing By Richard Balmforth)
Following the loss of Justin Turner during Monday's game against the A's, manager Dave Roberts stated that Forsythe might play third base while Turner is out, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.
Although this isn't set in stone, it's something to keep an eye on as Opening Day approaches. If Forsythe does transition to third until Turner's return, look for Chase Utley, Kike Hernandez and Austin Barnes to share starts at second.
My love for food started at an early age…I’d say the first time I tasted apples in Gerber’s Baby Food. It’s only intensified since then. And now HOLLYWOOD has infringed on my passion! Ok, so maybe they are the trend setters for our culinary tastes. This year was no exception with Eleven’s obsession for waffles and Rick and Morty’s uproar over McDonald’s. Check out how this year the celebrities had a hand in what we ended up loving! Just click the the delicious looking pile of french fries…
Robin Holzken is no rookie in the world of modeling. The Dutch beauty was discovered when she was just 16-years-old, and has been jet setting around the world for work ever since.
So you can imagine how excited we were to finally announce that Robin has join the SI Swimsuit family and will be one of the gorgeous members of our SI Swimsuit 2018 Rookie Class. The brunette beauty joined us during our shoot in September on Harbour Island and was an instant fan favorite on Facebook and Instagram Live.
Didn't get to see Robin's big reveal? We've got you covered! Watch the videos above to see some of the hottest moments from Robin's very first shoot for SI Swimsuit.
• Meet Robin Holzken, the newest member of SI Swimsuit 2018
It's been an epic last month for Robin, who shared an image from her newest campaign for Calzedonia and walked alongside fellow SI Swimsuit models in the steamy Philipp Plein NYFW runway show.
Can't get enough of Robin? We can't blame you! See some of her hottest moments from Instagram below:
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Former White House official K.T. McFarland withdrew Friday from consideration as the U.S. ambassador to Singapore, facing Democratic opposition in the Senate.
President Trump said he was “disappointed” with the development.
“K.T. served my administration with distinction,” Mr. Trump said. “Unfortunately, some Democrats chose to play politics rather than move forward with a qualified nominee for a critically important post.”
Ms. McFarland was an official on the Trump transition team, and then served as deputy White House national security adviser under Michael Flynn before he was fired.
“I wish K.T. the best as she uses her considerable wisdom and skill as a commentator to explain to the American people how to make American foreign policy great again,” Mr. Trump said.
Morning Web Cast - July 4, 2018 Video
A woman in Polk County is injured after a fireworks warehouse was destroyed. We will give you some tips for being courteous and safe for your 4th of July celebrating. And the new Gateway Arch Museum is now open. Here's your 4th of July morning Web Cast.
LOUDONVILLE, Ohio — A cargo train carrying propane and crude zinc oxide derailed early Saturday morning in Ashland County, railroad officials said.
It happened just after 2 a.m. in Loudonville.
Norfolk Southern spokesman Jon Glass said at least 15 cars derailed off the tracks. One of the cars carrying propane was punctured, spilling propane at the crash site. Glass says the railroad company’s environmental team is on the scene cleaning up.
A train derailment shuts down SR-39 in Ashland County, here's a look from Chopper 10 https://t.co/nAHe7nVsVh #10TV pic.twitter.com/CQ52JRa9Ed — 10TV.com (@10TV) February 3, 2018
No one was hurt, and there are no public safety concerns, according to Glass.
Fire HAZMAT crews from Perrysville, Ashland and Mansfield are assisting, as well.
This is a developing story. Stick with Fox 8 News and FOX8.com for updates as they become available.
Quinn and Mary Phelan of Monticello shined up their 1968 Chevy Camaro for Monti in Motion. Quinn also led the cruise throughout Jones and Delaware counties.
Greg Kromminga and Darrell Reyner entertained the Monti in Motion crowd on June 10 with classic tunes. Both men also brought classic cars of their own to display.
This 1964 Pontiac GTO was on display at Monti in Motion. The owner is Ed Kremer of Monticello.
There were over 80 cars and trucks on display for the Fifth Annual Monti in Motion Show ‘n Shine on June 10. The vehicles lined E. First Street for the day, with a cruise that followed. (Photos by Kim Brooks)
Subdivision paving is upcoming in Antigonish County after a tender was awarded last week. The project, includes .38 km on Heritage Drive, Chisholm Drive to Ponderosa Drive. Dexter Construction was awarded the contract with a low bid of 126 thousand dollars. There was one other bidder on the project.
If you've never heard of Zion Williamson, a power forward from Spartanburg, South Carolina, chances are you will in the near future. Williamson is the No.
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CAMDEN (AP) — Authorities say a Kansas man who initially was said to be the driver of a boat that crashed on the Lake of the Ozarks — killing three of his friends — was not the driver.
The Camden County prosecutor's office said Wednesday Hayden Frazier of Overland Park, Kansas, was a passenger when the boat hit a rock bluff on the Lake of the Ozarks May 19.
The Kansas City Star reports the prosecutor's office would not provide information on who was driving the boat.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol also changed its accident report to say the boat's driver is unknown.
Those killed were 23-year-old Joseph LeMark and 24-year-old Daniel Lewis, both of Overland Park, and 21-year-old Hailey Hochanadel, of Olathe.
Frazier and 21-year-old Ashley Lamb, of Olathe, were injured.
Sajid Nadiadwala, who is gearing up for the release of his home production Rangoon has an uncanny connection with the number 18.
Coincidentally, Sajid was born on February 18 and got married on November 18.
According to sources, most of his movies release or commence shoot on the 18th.His directorial debut kickstarted shoots on the November 18 and his recent production Rangoon also commenced shoot on the same date.
Like Shah Rukh Khan fancies the number 555, Sajid takes the numerology game seriously too.
Nadiadwala Grandsons entertainment is going great guns with Rangoon releasing next week. Judwaa 2 has commenced its shoot and Baaghi 2 will go on floors soon.
Bafana Bafana will be dressed in a new kit when they resume their Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Libya in September.
SA's shirt sponsor Nike unveiled the new kit on Tuesday and they said the strip is filled "with strong vibrancy to reflect the fact that most of the national players are picked from the domestic league."
“In the past‚ South Africa’s national side has been blessed with star players from European clubs.
"Today the squad is predominantly picked from the domestic league‚ a truth that fills it with a strong vibrancy and positions Bafana Bafana well for next year’s African tournament‚” said a statement from Nike.
“With the national team’s 2018 collection‚ the young squad has the kits to match its energy.
An aviator who Connecticut officials say beat the Wright brothers in being the first in flight by two years has been honored.
U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Bridgeport Mayor Joseph Ganim and other officials joined family members of Gustave Whitehead in the city Monday to recognize him and the 116th anniversary of what state officials have called the “first manned, controlled flight of a powered, heavier-than-air aircraft.”
Connecticut officials say the German-born Whitehead, who lived in Bridgeport and Fairfield, took off from Fairfield on Aug. 14, 1901, and flew about a half mile at a height of about 50 feet (15 meters). The Wright brothers’ flight was in 1903 in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.
Officials in North Carolina and the Wright brothers’ home state of Ohio dispute the claims about Whitehead.
MOSCOW (AP) President Vladimir Putin attended commemorations on Friday, Feb. 2, marking the 75th anniversary of the Soviet victory in the battle of Stalingrad.
Putin visited Volgograd, the current name of the city in southern Russia that stretches along the western bank of the Volga River.
The city was renamed in 1961 as part of the Soviet Union’s rejection of former dictator Joseph Stalin’s personality cult. But the name Stalingrad remains inextricably linked to the historic battle that turned the tide of WWII.
The five months of fighting in Stalingrad between August 1942 and February 1943 is regarded as the bloodiest war battle in history. The death toll for soldiers and civilians was about 2 million.
Most of the city was reduced to rubble before Nazi forces surrendered on Feb. 2, 1943.
Allan G. “Pete” Pederson, of Lake Mills, IA, passed away Monday, December 11, 2017 at Muse Norris Hospice Unit in Mason City, IA with his loving family by his side.
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A Lawrence police officer was injured in a training incident on Monday.
The Lawrence Police Department said the officer was accidentally shot in the leg during the training session at the Fraternal Order of Police, located at 768 E. 661 Diagonal Road.
The officer is receiving treatment for injury.
There's no additional information at this time.
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Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn is in Birmingham today - hours after Prime Minister Theresa May calls for a General Election.
Corbyn is expected in Digbeth in a visit which was planned before Theresa May's shock announcement this morning.
PM May called for a snap election to take place on June 8, this year.
In her speech in Downing Street, the PM attacked opposition parties for attacking her Government's Brexit negotiations with the EU and announced she was seeking a larger majority in the House of Commons.
Follow updates as Corbyn is expected to hit back this afternoon.
MONTREAL — China’s Ruoteng Xiao is the new men’s all-around champion after winning gold on Thursday night at the gymnastics world championships.
Xiao finished with a score of 86.933 points, ahead of compatriot Chaopan Lin (86.448) and Kenzo Shirai (86.431) of Japan.
Canadian Zachary Clay finished 21st for his best result at a world championship. His best performance was on pommel horse, where he scored 13.566 for ninth.
The women’s all-around final is Friday night.
[India], May 30 (ANI): Railway Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday said that the Indian Railways are working on a mission to add electrification to increase the speed of rail travel and reduce the impact on the environment.
"We are making rapid strides in our efforts to double and expand capacity on busy rail routes and working on a mission mode to add electrification both to increase the speed of rail travel and reduce the impact on the environment," Goyal said while addressing a press conference in Delhi.
Further speaking on the holistic plan, Goyal stated that the Indian Railways is working to improve the efficiency both for passengers and financial operators. "We have had a very engaging set of discussion during the day where several subjects have been taken up like to improve punctuality of trains and safety issues. We are working on a holistic plan to unlock the true potential of Railways and improve the efficiency both for passengers and financial operators," the Railway Minister added. (ANI)
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a male suspect in a burglary.
According to the Savannah Police Department, the burglary occurred on Country Walk Circle (Coffee Bluff) around 2:30 p.m. on Jan. 30.
A surveillance camera captured video footage of a suspect approaching the residence and ringing the doorbell.
He then walked around the house and gained entry to the home.
Police say a television, jewelry and other items have been reported missing from the residence.
The suspect is described as a black male in his 20s. He was seen wearing a black, long sleeve shirt with black pants and a white towel over his shoulder.
Anyone with information regarding the suspect is asked to contact the SPD tip line by calling 912-525-3124.
Anonymous tips can be submitted to CrimeStoppers at 912-234-2020 and tipsters may qualify for a cash reward.
John Hayward of Breitbart tells KTSA radio host Trey Ware that liberals were really eager to get rid of “Roseanne” because they didn’t like Trump supporters having an outlet.
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May 3 Kraft Heinz Co, North America's third-largest food and beverage company, reported a 3.1 percent fall in quarterly profit on Wednesday, hurt by a strong dollar and weak demand in the United States and Canada.
The company, which owns brands such as Velveeta cheese and Heinz ketchup, reported net income of $893 million, or 73 cents per share, in the first quarter ended April 1, compared with $896 million, or 73 cents per share, in the year-earlier period.
Net sales fell to $6.36 billion from $6.57 billion. (Reporting by Gayathree Ganesan in Bengaluru; Editing by Martina D'Couto)
Sentencing was held for Michael Neel in Mercer County Monday morning.
Neel appeared before Judge William Sadler to receive his sentencing for the murder Kayla Neel, and severely injuring Dakota Walls in December of 2014.
On the count of murder in the first degree, Neel was sentenced to life with the recommendation of mercy, meaning he could be eligible for parole in fifteen years.
He was also sentenced to 3 to 15 years for attempt to commit first degree murder, 2 to 10 years for malicious assault, and five years each for two counts of wanton endangerment.
Tropical Storm Nate is slowly strengthening, and is expecting to reach the southern Gulf of Mexico tonight, and make a U.S. landfall Saturday night/early Sunday in the southeast Louisiana to Mobile, AL region as a category one hurricane, according to the National Weather Service.
Due to the fast forward motion of Nate, winds will be significantly lower on the west side of the system, including our region. North winds will gust in the 20 to 35 mph range Saturday, mainly in south central Louisiana where the Tropical Storm Watch is in effect. Isolated power outages will be possible Saturday.
Tides have been running above normal this week, and a coastal flood advisory continues. These above normal tides will be transitioning to near normal and eventually below normal by Saturday night and early Sunday.
Rain totals will range from less half in inch in southeast Texas and southwest Louisiana, to around an inch in south central Louisiana.
The tornado threat is extremely low Saturday and Sunday.
Dr Drang talking through subscription based apps, with regard to Ulysses:
If I were interested in Ulysses but hadn’t yet given it a try, I might see the subscription service as a positive. Ulysses used to cost $45 for the Mac and $25 for iOS. Now I could give both versions a good, solid two-month trial for $10. If they don’t fit my way of working, I walk away $60 ahead and knowing exactly why I shouldn’t continue the subscription. This is the sort of in-depth knowledge you don’t typically get with the common 7- or 14-day trials.
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Shaw Road Elementary in Puyallup unveiled its new 12-classroom expansion and building improvement project on the same day that Hunt Elementary broke ground for a nearly identical project. The expansions are part of an ongoing effort to reduce class sizes in the Puyallup School District, said Chief Operations Officer Mario Casello.
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Update: 5:39PM FIJI Times Limited has once again put pen to paper in sponsoring the Hip-Hop award at the upcoming Fiji Performing Rights Association (FPRA) music awards.
The award was firstly introduced last year to which the Fiji Times had the privilege to sponsor.
Today the Fiji Times Limited yet again signed a Memorandum Understanding with FPRA to sponsor the award.
Fiji Times General Manager, Hank Arts said that the Fiji Times has been a proud sponsor for music for the past 25 years.
Meanwhile FPRA executive member Laisa Vulakoro said there will be fifteen awards up for grabs at this year's event.
Pederson is out of the Dodgers' lineup Monday against the Diamondbacks, MLB.com's Ken Gurnick reports.
With Los Angeles facing Arizona starter Robbie Ray, a left-hander, Pederson will sit for the second time in three days. Enrique Hernandez will start in center field and hit sixth in Pederson's place.
HIGHER EDUCATION BUBBLE UPDATE: Prof claims Hispanic students perpetuate ‘colorblind racism.’ “Maria Isabel Ayala interviewed 50 Latino(a) students at Midwestern University, and was dismayed to find that they attribute their success to hard work and self-reliance while shunning affirmative action.”
It would appear Barcelona fans aren't overly enthused by the signing of Paulinho.
The Blaugrana formally introduced the Brazilian midfielder as their latest signing at Camp Nou on Thursday following a €40 million move from Chinese side Guangzhou Evergrande.
While the Barca team store at the stadium is packed with personalized jerseys featuring Lionel Messi's No.10, Luis Suarez's No.9 and Andres Iniesta's No.8, Paulinho's No.15 was nowhere to be found.
Messi... get out of Barca while you still can!
And though fans have the option of asking for a custom-made shirt with any name and number, team store employees admitted to Goal that no one has asked for a Paulinho jersey yet.
So following up the world-record sale of Neymar by signing a former Tottenham flop apparently doesn't generate much buzz among the fan base. Who knew?
SPARTANBURG (WSPA) – The Carolina Panthers recorded the second largest attendance numbers for training camp in Spartanburg in the team’s history.
The Spartanburg Convention & Visitors Bureau reports 91,533 people watched practices on the campus at Wofford College between July 26 and August 13.
That is down from the 135,371 fans who turned out to the 2016 camp as the Panthers were coming off appearing in Super Bowl 50 after winning the NFC Championship.
The 2017 training camp at Wofford had three fewer practices compared to the previous year’s camp. Average attendance per session in 2017 was 8,321 in 2017 compared to 9,669 in 2016.
This year’s camp marked the first decline in attendance for the training camp in Spartanburg since 2009. The turnout was nearly 14,000 more than the third place year for attendance in 2015.
Reporting by Brianna Smith
Liverpool star Mohamed Salah is the best player in the world right now, according to club great Steven Gerrard.
Salah produced yet another irresistible display to guide Jurgen Klopp's side to a 5-2 win over Roma in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final on Tuesday.
The Egypt international scored a first-half brace and set up goals for Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino after the interval at Anfield.
Gerrard believes Salah, who has netted 43 goals this season, is currently better than Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
"He's in the form of his life," he said on BT Sport.
"It's difficult to compare him to your Ronaldos and Messis because they've done it for so long and they've been consistent year in, year out.
"But without a shadow of a doubt he's the best player on the planet right now."
A late lapse saw Liverpool concede two goals, leaving Roma with hope heading into next week's second leg.
The U.S. is the world’s biggest exporter of arms, but to which countries are these tools of war going to? Based on data from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, over the last ten years, the two biggest importers have been Saudi Arabia and South Korea.
This infographic uses the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute’s “trend-indicator values” (TIV). These are based on the known unit production costs of weapons and represent the transfer of military resources rather than the financial value of the transfer.
source: statista
New Delhi, Oct 6 (IANS) India's campaign at the FIFA Under-17 World Cup got off to a poor start as they suffered a 0-3 defeat to the United States in a Group A match here on Friday.
Josh Sargent (30th minute) put the US in the lead by converting a penalty in the first half.
Chris Durkin (51st) and Andrew Carleton (84th) rounded off the tally after the break.
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Clinton football (1-4, 0-2) hosts district opponent Cache (4-1, 2-0) at 7 p.m. The Reds must win to maintain control of their own playoff destiny.
CLINTON -- Chris Ridgeway is set to become the new head football coach at Clinton High School.
The Maroons assistant beat out a pool of nearly 20 candidates. Ridgeway has ten years of high school coaching experience, including stops at Cerro Gordo-Bement and Sangamon Valley.
Ridgeway takes over for Nick Blackburn, who stepped down after one season.
A Seke man appeared at Chitungwiza Magistrates' Courts on Thursday for allegedly raping his mentally-challenged niece. The man aged 52 was not asked to plead when he appeared before magistrate Ms Estere Chivasa, who remanded him in custody to February 6.
Prosecutor Mr Tendai Mukariri told the court that in November last year, the 23-year-old complainant went to her uncle's house to do her laundry in the evening. On arrival she found her uncle cooking in the kitchen.
The uncle sent the complainant to collect maize-meal in his bedroom. He allegedly followed the complainant in the bedroom and raped her. The complainant revealed the matter to another woman who later informed the victim's aunt. The aunt subsequently reported the matter to the police, leading to the uncle's arrest.
Jakarta: Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono, a contender for the governorship of Jakarta, has lashed out at "extraordinarily cruel" claims that his father, former Indonesian president Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, framed someone for murder. The explosive allegations topped off one of the most incendiary election campaign periods in Indonesia's history, which many consider was a proxy war for the 2019 presidential election.
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US appeals court rules in monkey case that lawsuits can't be filed claiming animals have copyrights to photos
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Two Dallas Police officers have been shot and critically wounded as police responded to a major incident.
BREAKING: ATF is responding to the scene of a officer involved shooting at Home Depot in North Dallas, Texas. pic.twitter.com/inpxJQkncd — ATF HQ (@ATFHQ) April 24, 2018
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Fort William Football Club have announced the signing of Jordan Knight from Ross-shire Welfare side Contin FC.
Jordan, 24, formerly of Spey Valley FC and Inverness Athletic FC, has been training with Fort William for a number of weeks and was a scoring triallist in a friendly v St Duthus FC a few weeks ago.
The striker, who is equally comfortable on the wings, was set to go straight into Saturday’s squad against Clach FC, but the match was called off due to a frozen pitch.
The Fort game against Clachnacuddin was rescheduled for today (Wednesday February 15).
James Hohmann: “With so many reasons to worry that the center may not hold in American life, baseball steps into the breach. If you’re ever losing faith in this country, go to a game. It may cure you. The national pastime reminds us that there’s nothing wrong with America that can’t be fixed by what’s right about America. Our persistence. Our diversity. Our ability to deliver in the clutch. ‘Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball, the rules, and reality of the game,’ the French cultural historian Jacques Barzun said in 1954.”
What challenges does Trump face with North Korea?
Drawing on her experience in North Korea, Christiane Amanpour examines the issues, and realities, facing Donald Trump in that country.
Former President Pranab Mukherjee has denied giving any interview to the Bengali publication 'E-Bela', a day after he was quoted as saying that that the "country seems to be moving towards Balkanisation due to the climate of polarisation."A statement issued by the former President's office on Friday said that the statements attributed to Pranab Mukherjee by the Bengali publication are "false and baseless.""The Former President, Shri Pranab Mukherjee has not issued any statement and not given any interview to any publication or correspondent, including that from 'E-Bela'," reads the statement.(An earlier version of the story had carried excerpts from the E-Bela story. It has been updated).
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Rossland’s RED Mountain Resort is hailing the first phase of their “Fight the Man, Own the Mountain” crowdfunding campaign as a success.
Their fundraising goal was $10 million dollars and they exceeded that mark by several million.
Now the resort is calling on Canadian investors to make good on their pledges to own a portion of the mountain.
In a video released by RED, CEO Howard Katkov explains the benefits of investing.
US investors will likely be able to purchase equity in November.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Rodney Chatman scored 23 points and made seven of eight free throws and Chattanooga beat Charlotte 64-50 on Sunday for the 49ers’ fourth straight loss.
David Jean-Baptiste’s 3-pointer with 10:11 to play sparked a 19-4 run and his layup, which capped eight-straight points, gave Chattanooga (5-5) a 54-44 lead at the 5:46 mark. Chatman made a layup and Chattanooga led by 15 with 2:20 left to play.
Makinde London added 11 points with nine rebounds for Chattanooga, which made 13 free throws to Charlotte’s three to take a 3-2 lead in the series that was last played 45 years ago. The Mocs forced 20 Charlotte turnovers and held leading scorer Jon Davis (14.3 points per game) to five points.
Charlotte’s Ryan Murphy and Hudson Price scored 10 points apiece in the first half and Murphy’s jumper tied it at 29 at halftime.
Price scored 15 and Murphy added 12 with four assists for Charlotte (3-6).
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* Conocophillips reports first-quarter 2017 results; on track to deliver 2017 operating plan and accelerate value proposition
* Q1 earnings per share $0.62
* Conocophillips- second-quarter 2017 production is expected to be 1,495 to 1,535 mboed
* Q1 loss per share $0.02 excluding items
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.01 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Production excluding libya for q1 2017 was 1,584 mboed, up 6 mboed versus same period a year ago
* Says company's full-year guidance items, excluding impacts from canada and san juan basin dispositions, are unchanged
* Q1 2017 total realized price was $36.18 per barrel of oil equivalent (boe), versus $22.94 per boe in q1 of 2016
* Excluding net impact from dispositions of 36 mboed and reduced downtime of 18 mboed, q1 production increased 24 mboed, or 2%
* Q1 total revenue and other income $7.77 billion versus $5.02 billion
* Q1 revenue view $7.42 billion -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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BELGRADE, Serbia — Serbian police have prevented dozens of far-right supporters from disrupting an event designed to boost dialogue with the former province of Kosovo whose declaration of independence Belgrade does not recognize.
Police cordons blocked several streets in central Belgrade on Wednesday as members of the Serbian Radical Party rallied against the opening of the "Mirdita-Dobar Dan" festival. Party leader Vojislav Seselj, who was convicted of war crimes by a U.N. court, says the festival is a "shame" for Serbia.
The event is organized by liberal youth groups from Serbia and Kosovo to promote cultural exchange between the former war foes. It features films, exhibitions and debates.
Serbia and Kosovo must normalize relations to advance toward membership in the European Union. Kosovo declared independence in 2008 following the 1998-99 conflict.
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (WSPA) — Firefighters say no one was hurt in a house fire on St. Andrews Street.
Crews said no one was home when the fire started Sunday night.
A cause of the fire or where it started had not been determined early Monday because of clutter that was three to five feet throughout the house, firefighters say.
They had to climb around debris to make sure all hot spots were put out.
The fire remains under investigation.
A St. Johns County woman has been jailed for leaving a six-year-old unattended in her car, while stealing from a Publix on State Road 16.
The arrest report for 27-year-old Lindsay Pence says she told investigators she left the boy alone because he was crying, and she didn’t want to deal with the issue inside of the store. The responding deputy found the vehicle was running with the windows up, but the doors were not locked. The six-year-old was alone in the back seat.
Investigators checked surveillance footage and found the boy had been alone about a half hour. While viewing surveillance, SJSO says they saw Pence take close to $34 worth of items from Publix, but leave the store without paying.
Pence has been arrested for child neglect without great bodily harm and retail petit theft.
There are on the Anchorage Daily News story from Yesterday, titled The sweetest gift: Alaska beekeeper shares his honey with community. In it, Anchorage Daily News reports that:
Friends, family and neighbors gather at Terry Holtman's house for "bee day." This is the day when Holtman and his helpers transfer nearly 200,000 bees into their hives.
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BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — India won the toss and chose to bowl first against Bangladesh in the Champions Trophy semifinal match at Edgbaston on Thursday.
Both teams selected unchanged teams.
The winner will play Pakistan in the final at The Oval on Sunday.
India is the defending champion, while Bangladesh is playing in its first semifinal at an ICC competition.
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Lineups:
India: Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli (captain), Yuvraj Singh, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Hardik Pandya, Kedar Jadhav, Ravindra Jadeja, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Ravichandran Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah.
Bangladesh: Tamim Iqbal, Soumya Sarkar, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan, Sabbir Rahman, Mahmudullah, Mosaddek Hossain, Mashrafe Mortaza (captain), Rubel Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman.
Sometimes holiday shopping and late-night happy hour just need to coincide. Shop sassy stitchery, ceramics, jewelry, leather goods, and more at Modist Brewing with the Strange Girls. DJs, a bad advice booth, Strange Girls merch, and a prize wheel will keep the party bumpin'.
Former UCLA star Lonzo Ball pokes fun at his dad's outspoken nature in a commercial released in advance of Father's Day and next week's NBA Draft.
The Foot Locker commercial begins with likely lottery picks Jonathan Isaac, De'Aaron Fox and Jayson Tatum discussing examples of how their dads have supported them. Then it shows Ball saying "of course there's that big day when your dad berates your high school coach in front of an entire crowd for not getting you enough touches."
Later in the commercial, Ball references LaVar Ball's debates with ESPN's Stephen A. Smith and proclamations that Lonzo already is better than 2014-15 and 2015-6 NBA MVP Stephen Curry.
Ball is expected to be one of the top picks in the June 22 draft in Brooklyn, New York.
Are Australians Consuming Too Many Antibiotics?
How often do you take antibiotics?
A woman in the United States died earlier this year from an infection which could not be treated by antibiotics.
The incident left Australian experts ‘deeply alarmed’.
Are we becoming too resistant to the effects of antibiotics?
Dr Brad McKay joined John & Garry to give an insight into whether Australians are taking too many antibiotics.
Listen to the full interview above.
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Monday, Mar. 20, 2017 at 2 p.m., 19 students were awarded a Spring Scholarship from the Moberly Area Community Collete New Traditions Committee. These scholarships are made up from MACC Institutional, funds from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, individual donations from our New Traditions Advisory committee members and a variety of private donations.
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Bills General Manager Doug Whaley tried to make it clear — such that he made anything clear — that the Bills coaching search was an open one, and not simply a matter of ordaining interim coach Anthony Lynn.
Toward that end, they have another candidate.
According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, the Bills asked for permission to interview Panthers defensive coordinator Sean McDermott.
He’s had some interviews in the past (the Browns and Buccaneers last year), and deserves them after helping the Panthers lead the league in sacks without having a traditional pass-rushing presence on the line.
An influential Australian opposition lawmaker under fire over his close links to wealthy Chinese political donors has announced he is quitting the Senate for the good of his party as the government moves against foreign interference in politics.
Sam Dastyari announced on Tuesday that he would quit as a senator for the center-left Labor Party before Parliament next sits in February. Cabinet Minister Peter Dutton had criticized Dastyari for his links to China.
Dastyari has been at the center of government complaints of foreign interference in Australian politics, accusation that have raised the ire of Beijing.
Labor has accused the government of tapping into community “China-phobia” to attack Dastyari.
The government has announced that Australia will ban foreign interference in its politics either through espionage or financial donations.
Buckhead Business Association annual luncheon to be held Jan. 12
The Buckhead Business Association will hold its annual luncheon on Jan. 12. The keynote speaker will be Jesse Itzler, an entrepreneur, musician and author who will discuss his book “Living with a SEAL: 31 Days Training with the Toughest Man on the Planet.”
Itzler is a co-owner of the Atlanta Hawks basketball team and is married to Sara Blakely, founder of the underwear firm Spanx.
The luncheon also will feature the 2016 Buckhead Business of the Year Awards, presented by the Reporter Newspapers.
The luncheon runs 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Atlanta Marriott Buckhead Hotel & Conference Center, 3405 Lenox Road. For tickets and more information, see buckheadbusiness.org/annual-luncheon.
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OTTAWA — The Liberal government is planning to introduce long-promised legislation as early as Tuesday to strengthen controls on the sale, licensing and tracing of guns.
The Liberals are bracing for political pushback from the Conservatives, as the bill would repeal some measures passed by the previous government.
The bill is expected to fulfil Liberal election platform promises to enhance background checks for anyone buying a handgun or other restricted firearm, as well as require purchasers to present a valid licence.
The Liberals also pledged to require vendors to keep records of all firearms inventory and sales to assist police in investigating gun trafficking and other firearms-related crimes.
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The draws of the round of 16 for the UEFA Champions League 2017/18 season were picked Monday with a heavyweight contest between defending champions, Real Madrid and PSG, the most notable pick.
Neymar left Barcelona in the summer to lead the Parisians to the Holy Grail and there can be no better test to their title credentials than the Cristiano Ronaldo-led Madrid team, who are looking for a third consecutive title.
Barcelona and Chelsea will re-engage in Europe after their last confrontation in 2012, for which the Blues won a dramatic semifinal before lifting the trophy in Munich.
In other matches, Manchester City will be confident after being paired with FC Basle while Tottenham have the Juventus hurdle to navigate.
Manchester United will play a tricky Sevilla side while Liverpool face former champions, Porto.
The US is to allow the use of nuclear weapons to respond to “extreme circumstances”
The US is to allow the use of nuclear weapons to respond to “extreme circumstances” which means they could be deployed in response to a cyber attack, a large terror attack or another strategic threat.
While the Trump administration says the stance in its nuclear posture review is merely a “clarification” of previous policy, critics say it marks a radical departure.
Alexandra Bell at the Centre for Arms Control and a former non-proliferation official at the state department said: “I think it’s a dangerous and destabilising break with 40 years of bipartisan efforts to reduce nuclear threats around the world.”
She argued that it was dangerous to broaden the circumstances under which the US may use nuclear weapons.
Tesoro's Anacortes refinery north of Seattle was the site of an explosion that killed seven people in 2010. A Washington judge ruled Thursday that the state's Department of Labor and Industries had not proven its case against Tesoro and threw out the department's $2.4 million fine against Tesoro.
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Newell Gets New Ally as Icahn Takes 7% Stake
Newell Brands Inc. has enlisted the support of billionaire Carl Icahn and will go forward with its planned sale of assets -- a move that may help it fend off fierce opposition from activist investor Starboard Value. Bloomberg's Taylor Riggs reports on "Bloomberg Markets." (Source: Bloomberg)
Japan's Ayumu Hirano, 19, is hoping to go one step-better than his silver medal in the 2014 Sochi Olympics, which he achieved at the age of 15, by taking the gold in the snowboard halfpipe event.
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Choosing a brand name is one of the first steps in creating your business and certainly among the most crucial -- strong, memorable names are a key ingredient to the success of your product, service or company. While the name should capture the essence of the company, committing to a title that will define your brand for years to come is a daunting challenge.
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PARIS (AP) — France’s Interior Ministry says a man who drove his car into a pizzeria was apparently suicidal and the incident is not believed linked to terrorism.
Ministry spokesman Pierre-Henry Brandet said on BFM television that the man was born in 1985 and was believed to have tried to commit suicide last week.
Brandet said an 8-year-old girl was killed and four people were injured in a condition of “absolute emergency.”
He said eight others were slightly injured.
The man was arrested soon after the attack Monday night in the town of Sept-Sorts east of Paris.
A police official said the man was psychologically unstable and had no police record.
The official says investigators are not searching for accomplices.
The Orchards-based company, which started out making signs and screen prints, said recently its operation has grown to a "full-scale branding and digital agency" in need of more space. The agency will move to 215 W. 12th St., Suite 201, where it will occupy an office with nearly double the space.
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Czech central bank governor not betting on euro adoption in next decade
PRAGUE, June 14 The Czech Republic is unlikely to adopt the European Union's common currency, the euro, in the next decade because it lacks the political will to make the change, central bank Governor Jiri Rusnok was quoted as saying on Wednesday.
Leicester City boss Craig Shakespeare has said that Leicester will be going for the win when they play Atletico Madrid in their Champions League game. Leicester are 1-0 down on aggregate after Antoine Griezmanns controversial penalty in the first leg of Champions League quarterfinal match.
Brazil's two biggest cities on Sunday were inaugurating mayors who are political outsiders and whose victories underscored deep frustration with the political class and public corruption. Joao Doria, a millionaire businessman who once hosted "The Apprentice Brazil," was taking office in the country's financial capital of Sao Paulo.
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The duo have been training with Ea Lla Koto after they were released by Amakhosi at the end of last season.
They did enough to convince Stars to offer them contracts, and all that is left is for them to sign.
READ: Stars close in on former Chiefs and Pirates striker
Stars general manager Rantsi Mokoena confirmed the two players would join Ea Lla Koto this week.
“We’ve busy concluding everything now. We should be done by tomorrow [Tuesday],” Mokoena told Phakaaathi.
Stars announced the departures of eight players at the end of last season.
The players are Nhlakanipho Ntuli, Davies Nkausu, Bokang Tlhone, Thabang Matuka, Angelo Kerspuy, Moeketsi Sekola, Nyiko Tshabangu and Mbuyiselo Thethani.
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Jonathan Martin, the president and CEO of the Dallas Symphony Association, announced this morning that he is leaving Dallas to join the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. Martin has overseen the management of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra since September 2012.
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A new book tells the fascinating history of a rural Northumberland community.
The Records and Recollections of the Aln and Breamish Valleys contains a selection of articles from the journal of the Aln and Breamish Local History Society over a period of around 40 years.
The 350-page book consists of 11 chapters covering a range of topics, including schools and schooldays, farming and wartime.
The book, selected and edited by Bridget Winstanley and published by Clays Ltd, features more than 50 historic photographs.
It is available at £7.50 plus £4 for postage and packaging if ordered from Bridget (01669 621241 or bridgetwin stanley@gmail.com), with profits to the Aln and Breamish Local History Society.
Copies are available from the Post Offices in Glanton, Alnwick and Morpeth, as well as the Northumberland National Park Information Office in Rothbury.
Here's another great ebook bundle, this one a collection of horror and dark fantasy tales, perfect for Halloween, including my collection IMPOSSIBILIA.
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Yerevan /Mediamax/. 2017 Aurora Prize Laureate Doctor Tom Catena will arrive in Yerevan on May 31.
Doctor Tom Catena, 2017 Aurora Prize Laureate, will visit Armenia ahead of the 2018 Aurora Prize Award Ceremony and a series of special events. This year, the special weekend of events will take place on June 8-10, culminating with the announcement of the 2018 Aurora Prize Laureate.
Tom Catena will arrive in Yerevan on May 31 and will start his tour of Armenia and Artsakh.
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The Amarillo ISD Board of Trustees has called for a $100 million bond to be placed on the ballot this November.
The bond would fund projects aimed at modernizing facilities and allow them to accommodate more students.
Even though the average age of an AISD campus is 58 years old, the district’s Maintenance and Operations tax rate has not increased in 11 years. To accommodate this, the Board has worked to address needs by spending and committing more than $57 million from their general fund for projects.
If the November bond were to pass, Amarillo residents could expect to see an annual tax increase of $48.02, based on current market estimates, however residents over 65-years-old would not be affected as their property taxes are frozen.
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Customers of AT&T's U-verse and DIRECTV services in Athens and elsewhere lost Atlanta's WSB-TV in the early-morning hours of New Year's Day as the company and the station failed to reach a new carriage agreement. In a Sunday morning statement posted on its website, the Atlanta ABC affiliate said, "We regret any inconvenience caused by the decision of AT&T/DIRECTV to remove Channel 2 WSB-TV from its channel lineups.
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John Cena’s Post-WrestleMania 33 Plans, Seth Rollins And Finn Balor Rehab Together (Photo)
– It seems WWE Superstars Seth Rollins and Finn Balor are spending Valentine’s Day by getting in some rehab in Birmingham, Alabama earlier today. They tweeted the following humorous photo featuring a poster Triple H in the background:
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– According to Dave Meltzer on Wrestling Observer Radio, WWE Superstar John Cena is scheduled to take time away from WWE after WrestleMania 33 to film a new comedy movie calledThe Pact, which is scheduled to be released on April 20th, 2018. As noted, Cena is expected to team with Nikki Bella to face The Miz and Maryse at WrestleMania.
Brad Blackburn with Blackburn Financial in Cashmere joins Chris Hansen to talk about a slow down in the national economy following the post-presidential election bump, potential impacts – positive or negative – from other political happenings, like the failure of the American Health Care Act, rises in bond rates, China’s economy and more.
Attorneys representing three former Boy Scouts are suing the Boy Scouts of America and its Portland, Ore.-area chapter for $21 million, saying they let a known pedophile become a scout leader.
The lawsuit filed in Multnomah County Circuit Court is the latest in more than 100 filed against the scouting organization, according to attorney Peter Janci.
The suit alleges the Boy Scouts allowed Calvin Malone back into the organization after he had been caught abusing at least one scout in California in 1970. The suit says that despite this knowledge, the organization hired Malone to be a scout leader in Portland in 1974.
The three scouts, who were then aged 10 to 13, were allegedly sexually assaulted by Malone in 1974 and 1975.
Malone was convicted of rape and child molestation in 1993 and is being held in a special detention facility for sex offenders in Washington state.
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England’s penalty heroes were quizzed on their exploits after last night’s shootout win over Colombia in the World Cup round of 16.
The Three Lions are through to the quarter-finals, where they will face Sweden, after goalkeeper Jordan Pickford saved Carlos Bacca’s penalty and Eric Dier converted for England.
Everton’s Pickford and Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dier gave their thoughts in a post-match interview with ITV.
Dier’s Spurs team-mate Kieran Trippier, who converted another of the penalties, was also interviewed.
Priyanka Gandhi's office on Monday rubbished the reports of her taking over as the working president.
Shunning media reports of Priyanka being allotted the coveted post in the party, her PA told ANI that no discussion has taken place in this regard.
"Complete fabrication. No such discussion took place whatsoever," said P. Sahay, Personal Assistant of
According to reports, the news on Priyanka started doing rounds post the August 8 Working Committee (CWC) meeting.
The reports further said that president raised the subject of a change in leadership of the party.
In the meeting senior leaders, including former prime minister Manmohan Singh, suggested if should be made the Working President of the grand old party.
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* Completed share issuance process in terms of issuing 400,000 new shares to Opportunity, Inc. and 117,613 shares to shareholders of fair go finance as per terms previously announced
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Theresa May's First Interview Since THAT Speech: Next Week On LBC
Theresa May is giving her first interview since her Conservative Party Conference speech - and you can ask the questions.
The Prime Minister is speaking to Iain Dale next week on LBC, which will be broadcast in live video right here and on Facebook and Twitter.
So if you want to ask her about Brexit, the housing crisis, benefits or anything else, this is your chance. Send us your question to iain@lbc.co.uk or in the form below.
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CANFIELD — Township trustees will meet in special session at 9 a.m. Monday at the town hall, 21 S. Broad St. The trustees will adjourn into an executive session with legal counsel to discuss pending or imminent litigation.
Beijing [China], Apr. 18 : China has said that its first ever joint military exercise with Nepal, dubbed as Mount Everest Friendship, would strengthen the nations' military ability to coordinate in fighting terrorism and help maintain regional peace, stability and security. "China and Nepal are two friendly neighbours.
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Happy Valentine’s Day to all from Geek.com! You don’t need a sweetheart to enjoy the day and appreciate the bond between some of our favorite characters between the pages. Through thick and thin they are by each other’s side. With the further growth of the MCU and DCEU’s, we have been gifted the joy of getting to see some of these relationships play out on the big/small screen. And in some cases see new loves flourish, and old ones evolve.
If there’s a couple you always wished would happen just take to Tumblr and create your own fandoms to ship. But be warned if you take a peak…there’s a lot of NSFW material in there.
For 100% PG (13 at most) art, we’ve got a gallery below with lots of happy comic couples and completely safe for the office.
There are on the LA Daily News story from 10 hrs ago, titled Obama has few options to protect young immigrants. In it, LA Daily News reports that:
In this July 24, 2013, file photo, demonstrators rally in front of the White House in Washington, in favor of immigration reform. With just weeks left in office, the pressure is mounting for President Barack Obama to do something to solidify the future of hundreds of thousands of immigrants brought to the country as children who could face imminent deportation under the Trump administration.
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The Winnipeg Jets will take on the Predators in Nashville on Friday, and the game will be televised by CBC.
The NHL announced early Tuesday evening that puck drop in Game 1 of the series will be at 7 p.m. CT.
It’s official… round two begins Friday!📺: CBC, SN360, TVA Sports, NBCSNWE ARE WINNIPEG. #WPGWhiteout pic.twitter.com/vA3QxSPV2T —@NHLJets
The Jets tamed the Minnesota Wild with an impressive 3-1 victory in their first-round series, which came to a close in Winnipeg last Friday.
Thousands flocked to the streets of downtown Winnipeg to watch those games on big outdoor screens, and the parties are expected to continue in the second round.
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Merseyside Police believe a missing teeneager could be in Ormskirk.
The force is appealing for the public’s help to find 14-year-old Liam Hawkes, who hasn’t been seen since Wednesday, September 27.
Liam was was last seen on Whitefield Drive, Kirkby, at just after 8.30am and is described as white, 5ft 10in tall, of slim build, with a pale complexion, blue eyes and short dark brown hair.
When he was last seen, Liam was wearing a Royal blue jacket, black tracksuit bottoms and black Hurache trainers.
It is believed that Liam frequents both the Kirkby and Ormskirk areas.
Anyone who has seen Liam or knows her whereabouts is asked to contact the police on 101 or the Missing Persons charity on 116 000. Alternatively they can email the charity on 116000@missing people.org.uk
PORTSMOUTH, R.I. (AP)  A police report says the man charged with entering a Rhode Island high school with a knife and attacking a teacher told students he was in charge and ordered them to line up against the wall.
Marcus Schlip faces several charges including felony assault after police say he forced his way into the Portsmouth High School gym on Tuesday. He is a former student at the school.
The Providence Journal reports that the police report says teacher Risha Pellegrino demanded that he leave.
Student witnesses told police the 22-year-old Schlip struck Pellegrino in the face and kicked her. A knife was found in his backpack.
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BERLIN — The head of Germany's domestic intelligence agency says North Korea has used its embassy in Berlin to acquire equipment apparently intended for its missile or nuclear programs.
The comments by BfV agency head Hans-Georg Maassen were released by NDR public television Saturday before a documentary airing next week. Maassen said of the embassy: "We have seen that procurement activities took place from there, from our point of view with a view to the missile program and in part also the nuclear program."
He added that "if we see such things, we prevent them," but it isn't always possible to recognize them and the activities often involve goods usable for either civilian or military purposes.
The two sides will discuss the historical relations between the two countries and their efforts to develop them through holding a joint committee between the two countries especially on the economic and trade levels. The two presidents will also review the latest development on various African issues and ways to find African solutions.
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At approximately 5:45 a.m. Monday, May 28, Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) troopers received a report of an auto-pedestrian crash near the intersection of FM 105 and West Circle Road in Vidor.
Initial reports indicate that a 2015 Ford pickup truck was traveling northbound on FM 105. A pedestrian was walking in the middle of the roadway and walked into the path of the Ford.
The pedestrian, Megan Gail Freeman, 56, of Vidor, was pronounced dead by Justice of the Peace Joy Dubose-Simonton.
The driver of the Ford, Adam Musslewhite, 38, of Kirbyville, was not injured in the crash.
An auto-pedestrian accident in on Main Street in Vidor sent a 59-year-old woman to a local hospital in critical condition on May 15.
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JOHANNESBURG, April 29 South Africa's President Jacob Zuma has signed the anti-money laundering bill FICA, which allows increased scrutiny of the bank accounts of "prominent individuals", including himself, into law, his office said on Saturday.
The country risked being kicked out of global fraud monitor, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), if the Financial Intelligence Centre Amendment (FICA) bill was not signed by June. (Reporting by Mfuneko Toyana; Editing by Toby Chopra)
The fast-food outlet in Leicester city centre was on lockdown following the attack shortly after 4.30am last Tuesday. A video shot in the restaurant shortly before the violence erupted is now being investigated by Leicestershire Police after it was viewed 55,000 times on social media.
The nine-second clip appears to show a man in a black puffer jacket holding a knife in his right hand as he is confronted by three men inside the restaurant. The three black youths also appear to be armed with weapons, including one who waved his leather belt at the knifeman.
SWNS A video was shot in the restaurant shortly before the violence erupted
The mass fight involving 12 people resulted in a 21-year-old man suffering a stab wound. He was rushed to hospital but was later released. Bloodied napkins and rubbish was seen strewn across the floor of the restaurant after police sealed it off as a crime scene.
SWNS The mass fight involved 12 people
Danny Ainge made some very interesting comments regarding the Golden State Warriors and building a team in this era of Dubs dominance. Jay King, Sam Packard, and I all join up to discuss.
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Credit: The American Chemical Society Methane hydrate is a crystalline complex of water and methane that forms beneath the ocean floor. It resembles regular ice, but it can easily be set aflame after it's brought to the surface.
It's the methane that burns as the water melts away. But there's more to this substance than just a neat chemistry party trick. Depending on who you ask, it's an incredible potential source of natural gas, a huge risk to our climate, or both.
In time for Chemists Celebrate Earth Week, this special marine chemistry episode of Reactions examines this burning ice from under the sea:
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Afeez Hanafi Some visually-impaired pupils of King’s College, Lagos State, their special teacher and parents say there are no learning facilities for the blind in the school. The pupils and their teacher accused the school of failing to provide braille machines and textbooks, as well as modified computers to ease learning, adding that complaints to […]
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Facebook's share price dropped close to 8% Monday, most likely thanks to the news that the political-research firm Cambridge Analytica used its site to harvest 50 million user profiles illegitimately.
The Guardian and The New York Times reported on Saturday that Cambridge Analytica had accessed data from 50 million Facebook users during the 2016 US presidential campaign without their permission. It used that information for highly targeted political ads on Facebook. Here's the latest:
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Gonzales (2-2) tossed six scoreless innings in Tuesday's win over the White Sox. He allowed five hits, walked one and struck out eight.
Gonzales was pulled after throwing 89 pitches through six innings before four Mariner relievers combined to post the team's first shutout of the season. The southpaw now owns a 10.2 inning scoreless streak in which he's walked only two batters and struck out 16, lowering his ERA to a 4.37 mark. He'll look to extend his scoreless streak Sunday against the Indians.
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SOCIAL media can be a hotbed of fake news. It doesn't help things when a public official takes part in such activity based on the fourth-hand account of teenagers and impugns the reputation of a civic organization in the process, as happened recently in Oklahoma.
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Kinshasa - Democratic Republic of Congo's government says it has returned the body of a militia leader, whose death in August sparked months of fighting with the military that has left more than 400 people dead in the country's Kasai Central province.
The interior ministry said in a statement that the Kamwina Nsapu militia, named after its late chief, has appointed Jacques Kabeya Ntumba as its new leader.
Nsapu's family has been asking for the late leader's body since last year.
The government said his body was returned and buried on Saturday and the family has now declared an end to fighting, saying further violence will not be carried out by its members.
The interior ministry has called on militia members to surrender, saying more than 50 have already done so.
Butera, making just his second start of the season, went 0-for-3 with a strikeout and left one man on base Sunday against the Angels.
The seldomly-used catcher is the only hitter on the Royals active roster that hasn't reached base yet this season. Butera is 0-for-7 with two strikeouts while appearing in just three contests (once as a pinch hitter) so far this year. With one of the game's best backstops, Salvador Perez, ahead of him on the depth chart, Butera's only fantasy value comes in the form of an extreme punt play on the days he starts.
Martinez is not in the lineup against the Cubs on Wednesday, Evan Woodbery of MLive Media Group reports.
With the Tigers playing in a National League park, Martinez will remain on the bench for a second straight day. Look for him to return to the starting lineup Thursday against the Rangers.
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Saturday morning police arrested two men after searching a Gold River home and conducting targeted traffic stops. They found cocaine, cash, scales and packaging materials.
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A British Airways flight going from Mumbai to London was diverted to Azerbaijan's capital Baku on Monday after it declared an emergency. More details are awaited.
Oscar winning actress Gwyneth Paltrow says she is considering giving up her Hollywood career to focus on her lifestyle company Goop.
“I’m not sure how I’ll feel about acting going forward. I’m doing just a teensy little bit here and there when I have time, but I am loving running my business,” she told Extra, reports dailymail.co.uk.
The 44-year-old, who has children Apple, 13, and Moses, 11, with her ex-husband Chris Martin, admitted she is instead relishing the challenge of building her own company.
“You know, my life has been skewing far more heavily towards my business, and it has to right now that we have so much going on,” she said.
“We’re growing so fast (at my company), and it’s such an exciting time to be doing what I’m doing.”
Czech death metallers Godless Truth mixing technical, progressive, brutal and traditional directions of death genre together have a great news for all fans.
After hundreds shows, few European tours (with bands like Disgorge, Vomit Remnants, Malignancy), one Japanese tour and few years of silence the pre-production of successor of the album Arrogance Of Supreme Power (2004, Lacerated Enemy/Amputated Vein) and EP Too Late to Stop My Hate (2010) was finished in studio Abbadon under the supervision of the well-tested Zdeněk 'Čepa' Čepička.
The new single “Fortune Time” was recorded there and at the end of the month, they will begin work on a new album.
The Australian dollar is tumbling on Friday, extending losses from earlier this week.
The Aussie dollar was down by 0.8% at 0.7735 per US dollar at 10:11 a.m. ET.
The Australian dollar started sliding against the greenback on Friday minutes before the US jobs report crossed.
There's also been some news out of the Australian central bank and recent weakness in the country's economic data.
Earlier Friday, Reserve Bank of Australia board member Ian Harper was reported to have said that he's not ruling out a rate cut, according to Bloomberg. The currency tumbled after that report crossed.
Retail sales, meanwhile, unexpectedly slipped 0.6% month-over-month in August, according to data released Thursday. Economists were expecting an uptick of 0.3%.
The Australian dollar is at its lowest point in nearly three months.
Dallas Police look for a suspect in the shooting of two police officers Tuesday afternoon April, 24,2018. Police are near ExtraSpace Storage, south of Home Depot. The Dallas Morning News via AP Ron Baselice
Aam Aadmi Party on Monday announced two more candidates for the upcoming Punjab assembly elections, taking the total number of nominees to 107.
AAP state convener Gurpreet Singh Waraich announced the names of Narinder Singh Shergill (48) from Mohali constituency and Jasbir Singh Kudani (41) from Lehragaga seat.
"Shergill is a progressive farmer and former Sarpanch of Jhingran Kalan village of Kharar. He joined AAP in 2014 before Lok Sabha elections," Waraich said.
Kudani, a farmer by profession, had joined AAP in April 2016, he added.
Meanwhile, the Bains brothers-led Lok Insaf Party, which has entered into an alliance with AAP, has so far announced four candidates out of the five assembly seats it is contesting.
The party fielded Simarjit Bains from Atam Nagar, while his brother, Balwinder Bains, has been nominated from Ludhiana South assembly constituency.
Both of them had won in 2012 assembly polls from these seats.
Semiconductor stocks outperformed the market handily this year and one Wall Street analyst believes several companies in the sector will continue to surge higher next year.
The iShares PHLX Semiconductor ETF has rallied 37 percent year to date versus the S&P 500's 18 percent gain through Friday.
"Looking ahead, we expect the semiconductor industry to continue exhibiting relatively stable and less cyclical growth," JPMorgan analyst Harlan Sur wrote in a note to clients Monday. "In addition to further industry growth in 2018, we expect M&A/consolidation and aggressive capital returns will likely drive valuation support in our stocks through the year."
Here are four overweight-rated semiconductor stocks recommended by JPMorgan, along with the firm's current price targets.
Monday is the observance of New Year’s Day, which is a federal, state and county holiday.
Most federal, Missouri and county government offices will be closed on Monday, except emergency services like the Missouri Highway Patrol, state prisons and county Sheriff’s Departments.
Most municipal offices are closed as well, except local police and fire departments.
Banks and financial institutions are closed on Monday, and there is no regular mail delivery. The regular mail delivery will resume on Tuesday morning.
There will be another holiday in two weeks. Monday January 16 is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which is also a federal, state and county holiday.
It’s a boy!
“Baby boy Weber” was the first child born at St. John Hospital in 2017. He came in at 6 points, 15 ounces on Sunday, January 1st, at 7:23 PM.
The newest Weber was welcomed by parents Kayla and Jordaine Weber of Fraser Lake, as well as big sister Emma.
The first baby in the Northern Health region was Alma Elvira Baerg, delivered at the University Hospital of Northern BC in Prince George, at 1:55 AM on January 1st, 2017.
British Columbia’s first baby was delivered at BC Women’s Hospital at 12:00 AM on January 1st, 2017.
BRISTOL, R.I. (AP) — U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is skipping President Donald Trump's first State of the Union address while she travels to Rhode Island to speak to a group of law students.
Ginsburg is scheduled to speak on Tuesday at Roger Williams University School of Law in Bristol.
The talk will only be open to students, faculty and staff, although members of the media are allowed.
During her trip to Rhode Island, Ginsburg also is set to make stops at a synagogue and at U.S. District Court, both in Providence. Both stops are closed to the media.
The trailblazing, 84-year-old justice is the subject of a new documentary called "RBG," which just premiered at the Sundance Film Festival.
May 31 (Reuters) - Implenia AG:
* BUILDING AROUND 270 HOMES IN NEW “QUARTIER DE L’ÉTANG” NEIGHBOURHOOD IN VERNIER
* CONTRACT WORTH ALMOST CHF 70 MILLION | CONSTRUCTION BEGINS IN SEPTEMBER 2018 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
About Worcestershire Meeting Young Onset Dementia Hub
The peer support group gives people the opportunity to meet with others who understand some of what they are going through. Run by a facilitator, the sessions offer a chance to ask questions, get information and share experiences in a safe and supportive environment.
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The Dementia Cafe provides information about living with dementia and other services available locally in an informal and comfortable environment. A Dementia Cafe is also a place to relax, socialise and meet other people with dementia and their carers.
The Clinton Fire and Police departments are on the scene of an accident where a car and train collided on Friday. The accident happened at Parker Drive and Clinton Blvd.
Mark Jones of the City of Clinton said there was one minor injury to the driver of the car.
Several railroad crossings are blocked including:
Lindale Drive
Lakeview Drive
Oakwood Drive
People driving in the area are asked to use the Clinton Parkway until the train can move and the accident can be cleared.
Clinton residents are reminded not to sit on the tracks at Lakeview, Lindale and Parker Drive while trying to turn onto Clinton Blvd.
We have a crew on the way to the scene and will keep you up-to-date with the latest.
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This year was the best of times and the best of times for exchange-traded funds, but the outlook for next year may not be quite as rosy. A total of $424 billion of new money flowed into U.S. ETFs through the end of November, according to research firm ETFGI. They now account for more than $3.3 trillion in assets, and a recently published McKinsey report suggests that figure could nearly double to $6 trillion by 2021.
That...
After Mo'Nique calls for a Netflix boycott over an alleged gender and race pay disparity, she names Sheryl Underwood and Julie Chen in a morning radio interview for not coming to her defense regarding ongoing industry disputes with Lee Daniels, Tyler Perry and Oprah Winfrey. Sheryl Underwood shares, "I do not recollect ever asking her to take less money, especially if she felt she was violated. What I asked her to do and what I was hoping that she would do, was to talk to Oprah Winfrey, Tyler Perry, Lee Daniels... Now she may not agree with me but what I do commend her for now is having the discussion that will hopefully open the door to solving this racial and gender inequity problem that we see."
Banks and energy companies surged Wednesday and smaller companies made huge gains as stocks got back almost all the ground they lost the day before. Investors reversed course as they hoped Italy would be able to avoid a new round of elections after all.
On Wednesday:
The S&P 500 index advanced 34.15 points, or 1.3 per cent, to 2,724.01.
The Dow Jones industrial average rose 306.33 points, or 1.3 per cent, to 24,667.78.
The Nasdaq composite added 65.86 points, or 0.9 per cent, to 7,462.45.
The Russell 2000 index soared 24.34 points, or 1.5 per cent, to 1,647.99.
For the week:
The S&P 500 is up 2.68 points, or 0.1 per cent.
The Dow is down 85.31 points, or 0.3 per cent.
The Nasdaq is up 28.60 points, or 0.4 per cent.
The Russell 2000 is up 21.06 points, or 1.3 per cent.
For the year:
The S&P 500 is up 50.40 points, or 1.9 per cent.
The Dow is down 51.44 points, or 0.2 per cent.
The Nasdaq is up 559.06 points, or 8.1 per cent.
The Russell 2000 is up 112.48 points, or 7.3 per cent.
Joel Thomas, 31, of Festus, Missouri, got the tattoo after an accident left his son Landon, 9, with burn scars on his right leg and foot.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Marvel Studios is marking its 10th anniversary this year and the Hollywood behemoth has a lot to celebrate.
Since "Iron Man" hit theaters in 2008, Marvel has produced 19 films, netted $14.8 billion in worldwide grosses and become the envy of every studio in Hollywood.
On Thursday, its most ambitious project to date, "Avengers: Infinity War," hits theaters worldwide and is looking at a record-breaking opening that could surpass "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" as the biggest of all-time.
Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige says their theory for filmmaking is simple, however. He says and his team at Marvel just make films that they'd want to watch.
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April 12 Belo Sun Mining Corp
* Belo Sun receives interim suspension order related to the construction licence for the Volta Grande Project
* Construction licence is to be suspended until indigenous study has been approved by Funai
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At this point another editorial cartoon about guns and gun violence (especially after a mass shooting) feels like an exercise in futility. There is the emotional tumult that fuels an enormous bonfire, and the cartoons simply get tossed in. It rages and eventually burns itself out, leaving a feeling of despair. Rinse and repeat.
I tried a different route here and attempted to add context, specifically for my fellow Michiganders. But any metaphor is imperfect. Guns aren't just like cars or cigarettes or abortion or freedom or God or whatever. They aren't "just like" anything. Guns are guns. Especially in America.
So I only really have one important takeaway to share. People are dying. Sometimes individually, sometimes in groups. On average, 93 Americans are killed with guns everyday. But that's not the takeaway — the actual takeaway is this: We can in fact do something to reduce this. If we want to.
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It's always easier to try out a new product when you read reviews or know a friend who has had a positive experience. Our editors are experts at researching new items and testing them out. To make for some fun and informative shopping, we rounded up some of the best picks we shared with our audience this year. From a bed frame to a hair dryer and even a $9 bra, you'll want to see why we're raving about these hot choices. Take a look.
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SAN DIEGO (NEWS 8) — Another animal added to the endangered species lists, habitat loss, oceans filling with plastic pollution... it's easy to feel hopeless when it comes to conservation.
A group is putting hope in a new app to create awareness and action.
Megan Cromp Director of Key Conservation stopped by Morning Extra to share how the app works and how you can join in the campaign.
There will be a launch party for Key Conservation's Indiegogo campaign at Carnitas Snack Shack Embarcadero this Saturday at 7 p.m.
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Star Wars: The Last Jedi opens December 15th!
The Force is strong with thisgiveaway! With the new film only a few days away (!!!) we're offering our readers the chance to win an amazing prize pack! Sorry, no lightsabers or porgs were available for this promotion, but you can win a pair of Fandango vouchers to see. Each voucher is worth up to $21 which should cover the cost even in IMAX premium formats. But there's more!
A driver is now in custody on suspicion of driving under the influence after he drove his vehicle into a canal.The incident happened in Northwest Fresno on Bryan and Shaw Avenue. Both the driver and the passenger in the car were able to get out of the canal on their own. Neither of them were injured.The driver told CHP that a dog ran in front of him, causing him to swerve and veer off to the right shoulder and into the canal. But the CHP conducted a sobriety test and then placed the driver under arrest.No roads were closed and no other vehicles were involved in the crash.
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy on Tuesday signed a bill extending the state’s ban on pay discrimination to cover race and other factors besides sex.
Murphy, a Democrat, approved the bill, which could make it more difficult for employers to defend themselves against wage bias claims, after it passed the legislature last month with near-unanimous support. His Republican predecessor, Chris Christie, had vetoed several similar proposals. The law takes effect on July 1.
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Storm surge is water that is blown inland and uphill during a tropical storm or hurricane. For all tropical storms and hurricanes, the National Hurricane Center issues storm surge warnings and watches and it does forecasts for the threat of storm surge flooding.
See the storm surge potential here, for Tropical Storm Nate, but know it’s only an estimate that changes with new data. http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/graphics_at1+shtml/212738.shtml?inundation#contents
Get more hurricane safety and preparation tips in the Weather Education section of wkrg.com
Insects are a part of nature and most bites or stings result in mild, local reactions; however, some are far more serious. Ticks can infect their hosts with Lyme disease, and mosquitoes can transmit the West Nile virus or Zika virus.
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May 3 Ballantyne Strong Inc:
* Ballantyne Strong Inc- on April 27 subsidiary entered into a five-year term loan facility for an aggregate amount of $2.0 million - SEC filing
* Ballantyne Strong Inc- term loan bears interest at a fixed rate of 4.50% per annum and matures on may 10, 2022 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
If it feels like the NBA has a giant conglomerate of elite talents this year, it's because that's true. Even as Russell Westbrook continues to throw up monstrous lines and average a triple-double, he hasn't run away with the 2016-17 MVP race.
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Novak Djokovic believes Rafael Nadal is the man to beat in Barcelona
The Spaniard has returned to the top of the world rankings in recent weeks after Roger Federer's shock slip up in Miami.
Nadal himself has been out injured recently.
But the 31-year-old proved he is back to his best by winning the Monte Carlo Masters on Sunday.
Djokovic, meanwhile, has struggled since his return from injury.
The Serb has failed to overcome a persistent elbow problem recently, crashing out of three tournaments in the early stages.
And despite feeling he is nearing his best once again, Djokovic is wary of coming up against Nadal in Barcelona this week.
TORONTO, April 24, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:ABX)(TSX:ABX) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a dividend for the quarter of U.S. 3 cents per share, payable on June 15, 2018, to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 31, 2018.1
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Telephone: +1 416 307-7474
Email: dnicoski@barrick.com
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Communications
Telephone: +1 416 307-7414
Email: alloyd@barrick.com
1 The declaration and payment of dividends is at the discretion of the Board of Directors, and will depend on the Company's financial results, cash requirements, future prospects, and other factors deemed relevant by the Board.
The brokerage presently has an "outperform" rating on the railroad operator's stock. BMO Capital Markets' target price indicates a potential upside of 15.67% from the stock's previous close.
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APPOMATTOX COUNTY, Va. - Appomattox County deputies are investigating a crash on Route 460 that sent one person to the hospital.
A car was headed west when it started slowing down. A truck rear-ended the car, causing it to run off the side of the road and flip.
Expect westbound delays and lane closures near Little Dogwood Road.
The driver of the car had to be taken to Lynchburg General Hospital. It's not known at this time how badly they were hurt.
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - Phaserx Inc:
* PHASERX COMMENCES VOLUNTARY CHAPTER 11 BANKRUPTCY PROTECTION PROCEEDING
* PHASERX - WORKING WITH COWEN AND COMPANY TO REVIEW ALTERNATIVES
* PHASERX - ALTERNATIVES MAY INCLUDE COLLABORATION WITH 1/MORE PARTIES OR LICENSING, SALE/DIVESTITURE OF SOME, OR ALL, OF CO‘S PROPRIETARY TECHNOLOGIES​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
A seaside town on NSW's far south coast has been left devastated after a fast-moving bushfire ripped through dozens of homes and businesses. Source: Instagram: animccoy / ty.dowdle6
MATTOON, Ill. (WAND) - Mattoon Fire was called to a fire in the 1100 block of S. 15th St. Thursday.
A fire was found smoldering on the stove.
Crews contained the fire quickly.
The entire home was damaged by smoke.
An item being stored on top of the stove was determined to be the cause of the fire.
MFD wants to remind people that storing things on top of the stove is not safe.
This is the second fire in one month where it started on the stove top.
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South African government officials have said that Mrs Grace Mugabe can be arrested as she was in the country on private business and therefore diplomatic immunity does not apply. Activist Silvanos Mudzvowa warns this might not be the case President Jacob Zuma might still be in a position to save the First Lady. He gives the example of Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir on an ICC arrest warrant who was protected by South Africa. More to follow..
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One if four women have arrived at a wedding to find someone else wearing the same outfit. According to a new survey, a third of the women who have shared fashion sense are sure the other woman looked better in it than they did. It's my opinion you should just own it. What else can you do? If you're at wedding reception, get out on the dance floor and wave your arms in the air like you just don't care!
Alonso denies voluntarily quitting Bahrain GP
Sources close to Fernando Alonso have "strongly denied" suggestions the Spaniard voluntarily quit Sunday's Bahrain grand prix.
After making derogatory comments about the Honda power unit on the radio, Alonso claimed he had an "engine problem" and retired.
But post-race rumours suggested that because he was out of the points, Alonso had simply retired a healthy car.
However, sources close to Alonso "strongly denied" that was the case, according to the Spanish sports daily AS.
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1. Is restaurant reviewing journalism, I ask myself at The Frontline Club restaurant? Well, I do sometimes go places where hardly anyone has been… Here chef John Edwards supplies a frisky game Scotch Egg with “soldiers”.
2. One of The Guest Series at Lyle’s stars Daniela Soto-Innes, 25-year old Mexican head chef at Cosme NYC. Her cobia (black kingfish) collar, pastor adobo, pineapple is a highlight.
3. Meeting Tom Parker Bowles at The Wolseley, I eat fine kedgeree and just relish being there.
4. A soft opening at Lokhandwala Indian restaurant in Charlotte Street is more accurately a tepid one. I’m sure Chicken Chettinad will soon hot up.
5. When I joined this newspaper in 1972, Simon Jenkins was features editor. At Clarke’s in Kensington Church Street we start catching up over Scottish cod fillet with aioli, Umbrian lentils and baked fennel.
LONDON, July 4 (Reuters) - Iran's foreign ministry summoned the French and Belgian ambassadors and Germany's chargé d'affaires in protest at the arrest of an Iranian diplomat in Germany, Fars news agency reported on Wednesday, citing the ministry.
"The Iranian deputy foreign minister expressed the Islamic Republic's strong protest over the arrest of an Iranian diplomat and emphasised that due to the immunity of diplomats in the Vienna Convention, he should be released without any delay and with no condition," ministry spokesman Bahram Qasemi was quoted as saying.
He added the arrest was a plot to damage Iran-European ties, especially at a time when Iranian President Hassan Rouhani was in Europe to save an international nuclear deal following Washington's withdrawal from the landmark accord. (Reporting by Bozorgmehr Sharafedin, Editing by William Maclean)
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DESOTO -- From current events to the latest gossip, when it comes to the barbershop, virtually no topic is off limits. And that’s certainly the case at the All-Star Barber Shop in Desoto. This week, the talk is focused on the Cowboys starting running back Ezekiel Elliott.
Gary and Pat Poole of Mansfield recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary during a family Christmas dinner. They have also planned a trip to Hawaii to celebrate.
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PUEBLO, Colo. — A body was recovered from the Arkansas River near Dutch Clark Stadium in Pueblo Friday morning.
Firefighters said they received a report of a possible drowning in the river around 10:40 a.m. They found and recovered the body soon afterward.
Firefighters said the body had been in the water for a while. No information about the victim has been released.
This is a developing story. Stay with FOX21 News for the latest.
UPDATE 10:10 A.M.: According to school district officials, there were only minor injuries in this mornings crash involving a school bus. Twin Falls School District Spokesperson Eva Craner says some students complained of minor pain after a school bus and another vehicle crashed. Craner said the accident was not severe, but did not know the extent of the damage. The students on board were being taken to Lincoln Elementary at the time. All parents were notified and those students that complained of injuries were picked up by their parents.
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Retired AP photojournalist Alan Diaz, whose photo of 6-year-old Elian Gonzalez won Pulitzer Prize, dies at 71
" Officials say a Polish charter plane has made an emergency landing in the Czech Republic after its pilot reported a bomb threat on board. Czech Interior Minister Milan Chovanec told Czech Television on Friday that police have detained a Polish national who threatened to blow the plane up.
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At least seven Palestinians were wounded in clashes that broke out in the West Bank and near the Gaza border.
More than one thousands Palestinians participated in the violent protests.
There were no casualties among Israeli security forces.
Granted, Tampa's Hillsborough River Dam is considerably smaller, but the question of whether the dam could ever be breached is easy to answer. But a newspaper clipping from 1950 shows a less relaxing time.
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Firefighters battled flames in a detached garage at 6255 Sorpressa Lane overnight. While no one was reportedly injured in the blaze, the garage is considered a complete loss.
Investigators are working to determine exactly what caused the fire and you may see fire equipment in the area.
MURRAY — Residents can dispose of electronic waste and old documents during a recycling event Saturday.
E-waste and documents that need to be shredded can be dropped off at the Murray City Public Services Building, 4646 S. 500 West, between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.
NEW YORK (AP) — The “Star Wars” spinoff “Rogue One” has led the box office for the third straight week, taking in an estimated $64.3 million over the four-day New Year’s weekend.
The success of “Rogue One” has only further cemented a record year for the Walt Disney Co., which ran up more than $2.7 billion in domestic ticket sales in 2016 and accounted for more than 25 percent of the market. “Rogue One” has grossed about $440 million in North America and nearly $800 million globally.
In its second week of release, the animated “Sing,” from Universal Pictures, again trailed in second with $56.4 million
Some Oscar contenders are also packing theaters. The Los Angeles musical “La La Land” grossed $12.3 million. And Denzel Washington’s August Wilson adaption, “Fences,” made $12.7 million.
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After his freshman season, former Maryland guard Melo Trimble, right, looked like a surefire first-round pick in the 2015 NBA draft. Two years later, he’s a fringe prospect. Robin Scholz AP
"The announcement of Mr. Weinstein's indictment does not come as a surprise. Indeed, it was predicted by me this morning in an earlier statement we issued," Brafman said. "We also note of course that the indictment merely mirrors the same charges in the criminal court complaint and does not add anything to the case we did not already know. "
Las Vegas Metro police were on scene in the east Las Vegas Valley on Saturday afternoon after a woman was found dead. (Gai Phanalasy/FOX5)
Las Vegas Metro police said a man was arrested in connection with the death of his roommate.
Police arrested 22-year-old Malcolm Aubry for open murder.
Police responded on Saturday at noon to the 3000 block of South Nellis Boulevard, near Vegas Valley Drive, after an employee at the apartment complex contacted Aubry, who had blood on his body. Aubry was asking for help for his roommate, who was also previously identified as his girlfriend.
Officers arrived and found Aubry covered in blood inside the apartment. Inside a room, officers found the woman deceased with significant trauma.
An investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Metro's Homicide section at 702-828-3521. To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555.
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March 30 American Tower Corp
* American Tower Corporation prices senior notes offering
* American Tower Corp - Notes will have an interest rate of 1.375% per annum
* American Tower Corp says notes will have an interest rate of 1.375% per annum and are being issued at a price equal to 98.642% of their face value
* American Tower Corp - Pricing of its registered public offering of senior unsecured notes due 2025, in an aggregate principal amount of 500.0 million Euros Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
WATERFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Waterford police are searching for the man believed to have left the scene of an accident on Tuesday afternoon.
The incident took place at the Waterford Walmart Supercenter where the suspect backed his red Ford Ranger into a vehicle and then left the scene.
According to witnesses, the truck has a Connecticut license plate numbered 326CYM. However, the plate does not trace back to the Ford Ranger.
Police describe the suspect as a white male who was wearing a yellow hat, a brown t-shirt, and shorts.
If you have information on the incident or the suspect, you are asked to contact Officer Sylvestre at 860-442-9451.
When I was chairman of the House Budget Committee in 1997, Republicans and Democrats in Washington saw past our differences to balance the federal budget for the first time in decades. Working together, we managed to follow up that success with three more balanced budgets. Yet it’s been 17 years since lawmakers and the White House approved a spending plan that didn’t add to the national debt.
Rather than tackling their budget responsibilities head-on, each successive Congress and administration has passed temporary, stopgap...
Italian media say an Italian man who drove his car last week into pedestrians near a Christmas market had been aiming to kill.
The ANSA news agency reported Monday that the man is being investigated on suspicion of wanting to carry out a massacre. His car on Saturday seriously injured a woman at an outdoor skating ring near the Sondrio, northern Italy, holiday market before crashing into a pillar.
Originally, the crash, which slightly injured two other strollers in the pedestrian-only square, was blamed on drunk driving.
Sondrio’s chief prosecutor wasn’t immediately available for comment. The reported accusation indicated there was no sign of terrorist aims.
ANSA said the suspect, 27, when he was arrested at the scene, said that he “should have killed more” people.
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Almost 227,000 vehicles in the United States are being recalled by Mitsubishi to fix glass sunroofs that might fly off and parking brakes that might not work, according to the Associated Press.
One recall involves nearly 57,000 Outlanders from 2007 to 2010, Lancers from 2008 to 2010, Lancer Evolutions from 2009 and 2010, and 2010 Lancer Sportback due to sunroof glass that can detach, posing a hazard, AP reported.
Dealers will replace the sunroof glass.
A second recall involves more than 170,000 Outlanders from 2014 to 2016 and 2013 to 2016 Outlander Sports. Water can seep into the rear brake calipers, corroding and possibly making parking brake shafts sticks, which can keep the brake from holding the vehicle in place.
Dealers would replace the brake boot, lever and caliper bodies if needed, along with the piston assembly, said AP.
The recalls begin March 27, according to the wire service.
A woman is facing battery charges after allegedly kicking a disabled patient multiple times.
Attorney General Jeff Landry reported Flora Williams, 53, of Baton Rouge, is accused of committing battery against her Medicaid patient.
"It is always disturbing to hear of Medicaid recipients allegedly being harmed by employees whose job is to care for them," said General Landry. "As my office and I continue to fight Medicaid welfare fraud, we encourage the public to report abuse and neglect in residential care facilities."
Williams is charged with simple battery of persons with infirmities.
She was booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison.
RELATED: Deputies arrest 5 women accused of fraudulently getting disaster benefits
Records show Williams was arrested in 2014 for allegedly fraudulently receiving disaster benefits after Hurricane Issac.
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Tooro Queen Mother Best Kemigisa his appearing before the land probe commission sitting in Wandegeya.
Accompanied by her lawyers, her majesty is defending herself against allegations of land grabbing made by a section of kingdom officials.
In their petition to the land commission, royal family members accused the Queen Mother of grabbing the kingdom land and selling cultural sites such as burial grounds of their forefathers at Kagoma and Burongo in Kibitto and Kisomoro sub-counties respectively.
However Kemigisa has told the land commission chaired by Justice Catherine Bamugemereirwe that like any other woman she was given this property rightfully from her husband.
Evidence before land commission shows that upon the death of her husband, King Patrick Mathew Olimi Kaboyo on 3rd August 1995, the Queen Mother acquired letters of administration as a sole administrator of the estate in 1999 which formed basis for transfer of the land into her names and subsequent sale of the royal family land.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP)  A bright light with a glowing tail spotted in the San Francisco Bay Area sky Tuesday was a Navy missile test that had been in the works for years.
U.S. Navy spokesman John Daniels told the East Bay Times (http://bayareane.ws/2kGPsoA ) that a submarine off the coast of California launched a Trident II D-5 missile at 3:30 a.m. and another at 6:20 a.m.
Daniels said the routine test was "not in response to any ongoing world activities" and that tests are conducted for training and maintenance of the missile system. He said the missiles fly over water, and not over inhabited areas.
The Trident II is a three-stage missile with a 4,000-mile range. Daniels said residents likely saw stage one, which lasts about a minute, and possibly part of stage two.
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Jokes about LeBron James' hairline are nothing new around the internet, but on Friday, King James decided to flip the script by poking some fun at himself.
Hanging out in the weight room, LeBron was filming himself for Instagram, and asked rhetorically how come his new teammate and old friend Dwyane Wade still has a nice full head of hair. Richard Jefferson, who is completely bald, then jumped in and asked if LeBron was talking about him, which was pretty funny.
Afterwords, LeBron then suggested a pretty interesting strategy to fix his hairline. "What I was trying to say is, why can't I just like velcro this off," LeBron said, miming ripping off his beard. "And put it on top of here," referring to his head.
The whole thing is a pretty funny video, and worth taking a few seconds to check out.
Not sure that LeBron's strategy to rip off his beard and attach it to the top of his head is going to work though.
Sarah Shahi and Dennis Heysbert star in a new sci fi show from the creator of Extant.
China launched its first X-ray space telescope to observe black holes, pulsars and gamma-ray bursts, via a Long March-4B rocket from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China's Gobi Desert at 11 a.m. Thursday. The 2.5-tonne Hard X-ray Modulation Telescope , dubbed Insight, was sent into an orbit of 550 kilometers above the earth to help scientists better understand the evolution of black holes, and the strong magnetic fields and the interiors of pulsars.
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MILWAUKEE — Sami Niku had a goal and two assists as the Manitoba Moose won their fifth straight game, downing the Milwaukee Admirals 5-1 on Saturday in American Hockey League action.
Brody Sutter, Nic Petan, JC Lipon and Brendan Lemieux also scored for the Moose (31-10-5) while Eric Comrie stopped 39 shots for the win.
Emil Pettersson found the back of the net for the Admirals (21-20-4), who are on a six-game slide. Anders Lindback kicked out 32-of-37 shots in defeat.
NEW YORK (AP) - The manager of a possible site for a new FBI headquarters says a company that owns buildings with Donald Trump and the family of Jared Kushner is a finalist to construct the new headquarters.
Manager Garth Beall says Vornado Realty Trust is one of three finalists to build a $1.7 billion replacement for Washington, D.C.'s J. Edgar Hoover Building.
Vornado owns two buildings with the Trump Organization, one each in New York and San Francisco. It is also an investor in the Kushner Cos.' 666 Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. Kushner sold his interest in the building earlier this year.
ABC News earlier reported Vornado was a finalist.
Beall is the manager of Renard Development, which is hoping its site in Greenbelt, Maryland, will be chosen for the new FBI headquarters.
Granit Xhaka is hopeful that Alexis Sanchez will stay at Arsenal amid reported interest from Bayern Munich.
Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka is keen for Alexis Sanchez to stay at the club, but understands that he is good enough to play in "every world team".
The Chile international has been heavily linked to Bayern Munich, who are believed to be willing to match the £300,000-a-week wages offered by Arsenal.
Sanchez's future has been uncertain since the start of last season when he failed to agree a new contract at the North London outfit.
"I hope [he doesn't leave], of course," The Mirror quotes Xhaka as saying. "He has qualities on the pitch which are incomprehensible. He has made many goals, and is also enormously important outside.
"Alexis can play with every world team, just like Mesut Ozil. I have been able to play with many great players, but these two stick out."
Sanchez scored 30 goals and registered 13 assists in all competitions for the Gunners last season.
A woman needed hospital treatment after being dragged to the ground during a brawl in York.
Police today issued an appeal for witnesses to the incident in King Street in the early hours of Bank Holiday Monday.
Officers were called to the scene at 12.40am after a brawl involving a group of women.
One of the women, who was in her 20s, had been assaulted and dragged to the ground.
A police spokesman said she needed hospital treatment for her injuries.
A 23-year-old woman from Scarborough was arrested on suspicion of affray and released under investigation while enquiries continue.
Anyone who saw the incident, or has any information about it, is asked to contact North Yorkshire Police.
Dial 101, select option 2 and and ask for DC Tracey Pearson, DS Matt Dodson or the York Investigation Hub, quoting reference 12170065113.
Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
BHOPAL: School for happiness and Daksh Solution together organised the inauguration ceremony of ‘Share my Book’ open library on Sunday at Hanuman Mandir in Professors Colony. Researcher Sangeet Verma and Neha Tiwari inaugurated the library.
Verma said, “In the time when people are running towards digital reading this type of initiative make me feel proud and also satisfied that young generation will carry forward the legacy and traditions perfectly.” Tiwari also added that books are not just important but are vital for one to learn and grow. Ashish Namdev, president, Share my Book and Abhishek Soni of Daksh Solution informed that till now we have 500 books and the target of the library is to get ten thousand books in one year. “We will also provide books for free after we have achieved the target. The library is open for all and is completely free”, said Abhishek. The library is equipped with books on different subjects.
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Highly touted high school quarterback Justin Fields plans to attend Georgia next year.
Fields is from Harrison High School in Kennesaw, Georgia. He announced at a pep rally at the school Friday his nonbinding verbal commitment to the Bulldogs. According to 247Sports’ composite rankings of the major recruiting analysts, Fields is the No. 1 overall player in the country.
Fields verbally committed to Penn State late last year, but backed off that in the spring. He had taken official visits to Alabama and LSU.
Fields adds more intrigue to No. 5 Georgia’s quarterback situation. Five-star recruit Jacob Eason started last season as a freshman, but freshman Jake Fromm took over when Eason got hurt in this season and has played well. All three could be on the roster by spring.
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Goldman-backed startup Circle launches no-fee foreign payments service
PARIS/NEW YORK, June 15 Blockchain-based payments startup Circle Internet Financial on Thursday launched an international online money transfer service that allows people in the United States and Europe to send money to each other instantly and at no cost as it seeks to tear down borders in the payments world.
Ennis will come off the bench Monday against the Kings as Stanley Johnson moves back into the starting lineup, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic Detroit reports.
Ennis will move back to the bench after starting the past four games. With Johnson moving into the starting five, Ennis could see a decrease in his minutes.
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The Titans signed long snapper Ryan DiSalvo, the team announced Monday. It waived punter/kicker Jordan Gay in a corresponding move.
Tennessee needed a long snapper to fill in for Beau Brinkley, who injured his groin in Saturday’s game against the Jets.
Titans coach Mike Mularkey said Sunday he didn’t expect Brinkley to practice this week against the Panthers. The Titans practice on Wednesday and Thursday against Carolina before facing the Panthers on Saturday at Nissan Stadium.
“We’ll see where he is at the end of the week,” Mularkey said, via Jim Wyatt of the team website.
DiSalvo played at San Jose State and previously spent time with the Dolphins.
DETROIT (AP) — Detroit Tigers pitching prospect Franklin Perez is expected to miss at least three months with a right lat strain.
The Tigers say Perez was injured in a minor league game Sunday. There is no surgery recommended at this point, but the recovery is expected to take a minimum of 12 weeks.
Perez, a 20-year-old right-hander, was acquired by Detroit in the trade that sent Justin Verlander to Houston last season. Perez went 6-3 with a 3.02 ERA across two levels of the minors last year. He made 10 starts at Class A and six at Double-A. Baseball America tabbed Perez as Detroit's top prospect this offseason.
The rebuilding Tigers aren't expected to contend this year, but Perez figured to be a prospect to watch, no matter where in Detroit's system he ended up pitching.
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Colfax (WQOW) - The Village of Colfax said its water is safe to drink after a recent computer system error that caused a loss of pressure.
In an email, the village said water sample results from Tuesday and Wednesday tested negative for any bacteria. The village said the water is safe to consume.
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Colfax (WQOW) - Residents in Colfax are being told to boil their water or use bottled water.
The Village of Colfax issued the advisory on Monday. Village officials said a computer system error caused a loss of pressure on Saturday, which can allow contaminants to enter the system.
Residents and businesses are being told to discard any ice, food or beverages prepared with water. They should also use bottled water or boiled water for any drinking, food preparation and making ice. The system is now being chlorinated.
The village said it will not have test results back until Wednesday at the earliest.
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Bollywood film Veere Di Wedding has been banned in Pakistan due to its “vulgar content”.
Distribution Club Marketing Manager Sabina Islam told Geo News that the chick-flick has been banned in the country owing to its ‘bold’ content.
“The film had been cleared by Sindh Censor Board after a few cuts but the Islamabad Censor Board banned it,” Islam added.
Sources in the Central Board of Film Censors (CBFC) further said, “This is not a family film and that is why we cannot clear it.”
The film with Kareena Kapoor and Sonam Kapoor was scheduled to release in Pakistan on June 1.
Veere Di Wedding is co-produced by Rhea Kapoor, Ekta Kapoor and Nikhil Dwivedi and also stars Swara Bhaskar and Shikha Talsania.
NEW YORK (AP) - Steep drops in technology, industrial stocks pull Dow Jones industrial average down 600 points.
This is the 25th anniversary of Foxwoods Resort and Casino in Ledyard and there are two free concerts tonight to celebrate the milestone.
Kesha is performing a free show at the Grand Theater at 7:30 p.m. today and fans can start lining up at noon at the Premier Ballroom pre-function area, where wristbands will be given out.
Guests can begin to line up for the show at 5:30 p.m., one hour before doors open. The shows are general admission and seating is on a first come first serve basis.
Smokey Robinson has a free concert at the Fox Theatre at 7:30 p.m.
If you want to go, line up at noon at the Fox Theater box office for wristbands. Guests can begin to line up for the show at 5:30 p.m., one hour before doors open. The shows are general admission and seating is on a first come first serve basis.
Foxwoods is celebrating the anniversary all year long. See the other anniversary specials.
The PGA Tour, which is staging the Dell Match Play Championship in west Austin, Texas, this week, says its security advisers are collaborating closely with law enforcement to try to ensure the safety of players and fans.
The PGA said Monday that it doesn't comment on the specifics of its security measures but that the safety of players and fans is its top priority.
Austin has been the site of four bombings this month, including one Sunday night that was triggered by a tripwire and seriously injured two men. The first three attacks used package bombs left on people's doorsteps. They killed two people and injured two others.
Authorities believe the attacks are the work of a serial bomber.
Three people have died following a mid-air collision between two small planes in Texas, USA, on Saturday.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said the collision occurred shortly after 17:30 near Aero Country Airport.
Two of the victims were father and son, Gregory Barber and Tim Barber.
One of the planes crashed onto a nearby road, while the other went down in a storage facility, a fire official said.
"They were making a turn and one of the planes slid into the other," eyewitness Rodney Livermore told NBCDFW.
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Police in Florida say an angry dog sent three people to the hospital after one tried to put a sweater on it.
Tampa police say the pit bull mix named Scarface bit a 52-year-old woman who was trying to dress him on Friday and her husband was attacked while trying to pull the dog off of her. Police say the couple’s 22-year-old son was attacked while trying to stop the dog by stabbing it in the neck and head.
The three people escaped the house and left the dog in the backyard.
Police say animal control officers shot it with a tranquilizer gun, but it managed to get back into the house where there were two children present. Police used a bean bag gun and stun gun on the animal before catching it.
The city of Silvis is asking for the public's help after a park bathroom was damaged.
The City of Silvis' Facebook page posted that the men's bathroom at Schadt Park had been vandalized not even 24 hours after opening for the season.
The Silvis Police Department does have security surveillance according to the post, however, it is not being released at this time.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Silvis Police Department at 309-792-1841.
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Four people were sent to hospitals after a multi-vehicle wreck on Route 22 near Monroeville Mall.
Monroeville Police Chief Doug Cole said only one of the four was seriously injured in the 2:40 p.m. accident.
Cole said a Toyota sedan was westbound on Route 22 near the Monroeville Mall overpass when the male driver crossed the centerline. He struck three eastbound vehicles, went off of the roadway and into a ravine near the Kohl's store.
Three patients were transported to Forbes Regional Hospital; the fourth at was to UPMC East. No identities were immediately available.
The wreck snarled traffic, as the eastbound roadway was restricted to a single lane until the scene was cleared at about 3:50 p.m.
Cole said the wreck is still under investigation and the driver of the Toyota may face charges.
LEONARDTOWN, Md. (AP) - Authorities say a military helicopter has crashed in southern Maryland.
Maryland State Police spokesman Sgt. Davaughn Parker said a Black Hawk helicopter crashed in Leonardtown on Monday afternoon. He says state police have sent two medevac helicopters to the scene to assist.
Kevin Bowen, who works in the pro shop of the Breton Bay Golf and Country Club in Leonardtown, says he saw the helicopter "flying kind of low" and then "saw it spinning" before it went down between the third and fourth holes of the golf course.
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Hermitage, the number one team in this week's CBS 6 Fox Sports 910 poll, improved to 7-0 on the season after a 53-14 win over J.R. Tucker in the Cat Bowl.
Panthers quarterback Jay Carney threw for 195 yards and three touchdowns to three different receivers. Running back C.J. Jackson, who had a 44 yard touchdown in the first quarter to start the scoring for the Panthers, also caught a 51 yard touchdown pass from Carney, had another 24 yard td run an added a 26 yard fumble recovery touchdown.
Hermitage improved to 7-0 on the season and will host Mills Godwin next week. J.R. Tucker, who fell to 3-3, was led by Keyonte Robinson's 95 yards rushing and a touchdown. The Tigers travel to Douglas Freeman next week.
Williams (knee) was removed from the final injury report for Sunday's game in Dallas, Michael Cohen of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Williams was a full practice participant all week, while starting running back Ty Montgomery was limited and is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game. Williams is next up on the depth chart, but Aaron Jones is a better pass catcher and is coming off a solid Week 4 performance in a 35-14 win over the Bears. It won't be surprising if Jones ends up out-touching Williams come Sunday.
Some young basketball players in Louisiana are receiving recognition after they stopped their game and dropped to their knees when a funeral procession passed.
FRANKLINTON, La. — Some young basketball players in Louisiana are receiving recognition after they stopped their game and dropped to their knees when a funeral procession passed.
The youngsters were playing a pickup game on the court at Franklinton Junior High School, about 60 miles (98 kilometers) north of New Orleans.
Sisters Lynn Bienvenu and Johannah Stroud tell WAFB-TV they were attending their cousin’s funeral when they noticed the gesture.
Bienvenu wrote on Facebook that there was not an adult around to tell them to stop playing and the gesture meant a great deal to the family.
Residents say the school’s coaches and teachers have instilled in the students the importance of showing respect when a funeral procession passes.
Feb 15, Colombo: The Sri Lankan government has raised the ceiling and the interest rate of senior citizens' fixed deposits, the Finance Ministry said. According to a Finance Ministry statement, the upper limit of Fixed Deposits will be raised to Rs.
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Member of Knesset Ofer Shelah (Yesh Atid) has congratulated author David Grossman for becoming the first Israeli to win the Man Booker International prize for his novel A Horse Walks into a Bar.
The journalist called Grossman's prize "a very justified win, unlike any other, because David is one of the rare breed of writers who succeed in combining walking in greatness with writing that causes pleasure, which is why so many readers in the world love him."
Denver's Record For Longest 'Snow Drought' Could Soon Fall The last and only measurable snow recorded this season was 2.8" on October 9.
Latest Forecast: A Bit Cooler Today But Still Far Above NormalDry weather will continue for the foreseeable future in the Denver area. And that's concerning. We're now more than foot below normal with snowfall this season.
It's almost summer time, meaning it's time to gather up ideas on how to keep the kiddos entertained.This summer, The Woodlands area will be offering multiple day camp and overnight camps to keep your little ones making the best of their summer.For further details on which camps will be offered and their times, visit our partners at Community Impact.
The city is just weeks away from choosing its future source of water -- a decision that residents will live with every time they drink from the tap and pay their bill for years to come. Mayor Karen Weaver is scheduled to appear at two events related to the decision this week and to announce both the options and her recommendation for whether Flint continues to purchase pre-treated water or makes another attempt at treating raw water at its own plant.
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(WTNH)–Will this be the year a Connecticut dog wins ‘Best in Show’ at the Westminster Dog Show in New York?
According to the Darien News, Connecticut is showing 128 dogs this year, which ranks as the seventh-most of any state. Nearly 2,900 dogs will be on hand competing at the world-famous show.
A Connecticut dog hasn’t won the title since 1999.
The show begins February 12 in New York. Dogs will compete at Madison Square Garden as well as other locations in New York City.
For more information, visit the Westminster Kennel Club’s website.
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Fifteen spring practices are complete. Three months remain before Clemson’s football team will reconvene for the grind of August camp.
So in part five of this post-spring series, after talking with numerous sources and contacts and following our coverage of practices in March and April, Tigerillustrated.com takes an inside look at the pulse of things moving into the rest of spring and summer.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Daily Three-Midday' game
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the Indiana Lottery's "Daily Three-Midday" game were:
4-6-2, SB: 5
(four, six, two; SB: five)
A lot has happened in the last two years. A busy real life unfortunately made me miss the yearly “Not-Thanksgiving” progress report last year…so this here will be a kind of combination release post and progress report. Buckle up, this will be a long one. If you’re only interested in the short release notes, move on to the GitHub release pages linked above and again at the bottom of the post. Cool? Cool.
So, continuing from the last progress report in 2016, what exactly has happened?
Back then, I said I was working on unit tests for xoreos, planning to make them public in December. I did that, and then merged them in February 2017. Since then, several more have been added and bugs were found (and prevented) with them. I consider them a huge success and a boon to the codebase. However, the coverage is nowhere near 100%. Pull requests adding new unit tests to existing code are always welcome .
Newsbrief: The retro-inspired Sonic game Sonic Mania has officially sold over 1 million copies worldwide, just over eight months since it first released late last year.
Sega noted the milestone in a recent issue of the Japanese magazine Famitsu while discussing the game’s upcoming Sonic Mania Plus release and DLC.
Sonic Mania itself has an interesting origin, so it’s nice to see that the game resonated well with its global audience.
In short, the game was developed by a team of longtime Sonic fans, one of whom grabbed Sega's attention through an unofficial Sonic CD mobile port. More on that interesting tale can be found in this interview with members of the dev team.
Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA) court extended the CBI custody of fugitive underworld don Dawood Ibrahim’s aide Yasin Mansoor Mohamed Farooq alias Farooq Takla till March 28.
Takla, an accused in the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case, had earlier been remanded to the Central Bureau of Investigations (CBI) custody till Monday.
During hearing, the CBI prayed for Takla’s custody to be extended, saying it needed time to verify the statements he made during the interrogation.
The agency also claimed that Takla was not cooperating in the probe.
Takla was arrested at an immigration counter of New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport earlier this month.
The charges against him include criminal conspiracy, murder, attempt to murder and voluntarily causing hurt by dangerous weapons or means.
Takla had fled the country after the 1993 Mumbai blasts, in which 257 people were killed.
New Delhi, Oct 6 (IANS) Parts of Delhi experienced traffic jams on Friday due to the FIFA Under-17 World Cup in the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, police said.
The roads connecting to the stadium in south Delhi experienced heavy traffic and traffic jams were witnessed in the nearby areas of Lajpat Nagar, Okhla Mandi, Nehru Place, Chanakyapuri and other parts.
The jams were caused due to heavy flow of spectators to the stadium and traffic restrictions being imposed on several roads leading to the stadium.
Traffic restrictions, which were imposed on Friday, will also be there on October 9, 12, and 16 from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. during the football matches.
The areas where traffic restrictions are placed include Andrews Ganj, Kotla, Max Muller Marg, and Dayal Singh College road, all around around the stadium.
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* THE FOUR COMPANIES WERE OWNED 50/50 WITH PEAB
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ROSLINDALE (WHDH) – Crews are on the scene of a large fire in Roslindale.
Flames tore through at least one triple decker on Washington Street, Wednesday night.
Witnesses tell 7News the flames may have spread to a second home.
A crew is on the way to scene; stay with 7News for the latest on this developing story.
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AURORA, Mo--Aurora state champion pitcher Wyatt Sparks has signed a professional contract with the Texas Rangers.
Sparks had signed to play his college ball at Missouri State, but the Rangers drafted him in the 23rd round last month.
After debating whether to stay or go, Sparks elected to turn pro.
Sparks told the Springfield News-Leader that he wants to start his career early and get his foot in the door.
The Texas Rangers confirmed the signing Tuesday afternoon.
At Aurora, Wyatt Sparks led the Houn' Dawg baseball team to back to back state championships.
He was 19-3 in those two seasons.
Sparks had 143 strikeouts and a 0.93 ERA his senior season.
Missouri State baseball coach Keith Guttin also lost another recruit to the MLB draft when Trey Riley signed with the Braves.
Atlantic County Sheriff Frank Ballas says there is a phone scam in that county being conducted by a man posing as a sergeant from his office. Ballas is warning the public that the individual is asking for bail money to be paid for not reporting for jury duty and if it’s not paid, that person would be arrested. Ballas says it’s not true.
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Apple has bought Shazam, the maker of a song-recognition app that Apple's digital assistant Siri has already been using to help people identify the music playing on their iPhones.
The companies didn't disclose the price of the acquisition announced Monday. Technology news site Recode previously reported Apple is paying about $400 million for Shazam, citing three unidentified people familiar with the deal.
Apple issued a statement describing Shazam as "natural fit" with its services. The Cupertino, California, company declined to say whether Shazam's app will still be available after the deal closes.
Siri began drawing upon Shazam's technology to answer questions about songs as part of a 2014 update to the iPhone's operating system.
Since then, Apple has launched a music streaming service that has more than 27 million subscribers.
Five St. Landry Parish teens arrested on cruelty, theft charges Authorities say horses were physically abused Check out this story on dailyworld.com: http://www.theadvertiser.com/story/news/local/2017/04/13/five-st-landry-parish-teens-arrested-cruelty-theft-charges/100431782/ Five St. Landry Parish teens are accused of stealing two horses and tack from Dominique's Stockyard in Opelousas on April 4. Investigators with the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry Livestock Brand Commission say the horses were stolen from the stockyard. Through a tip to law enforcement and in conjunction with the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office, both horses were recovered.
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Renovations will continue at Lee C. Fine Airport following a vote by Osage Beach’s Board of Aldermen. They’ve authorized the mayor to execute a contract with Crawford, Murphy, & Tilly for design work on the next phase of the taxiway reconstruction project. The total cost of just over $170,000 will be split 90/10 with MoDot as part of a grant agreement. The city’s share of the project will come to approximately $17,000. Phase 1 of the reconstruction was designed in 2016 and constructed last year.
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) - Two 18-year-olds in Alabama have been charged with assault in an alleged locker room hazing incident that left a freshman student with a broken arm.
News outlets report LaQuiton Williams Jr. and Ellis Damoind Wright were arrested Tuesday in connection with the incident. WKRG-TV reports that 14-year-old Rodney Kim Jr.'s arm was broken at Davidson High School in April after he was promoted to the varsity football team. The assault was caught on camera.
Al.com quotes Mobile police as saying warrants have been issued for eight students identified in the assault. Wright and Williams have since posted bail. Kim's parents, Rodney Kim Sr. and Mary Rayford-Kim, announced a $12 million notice of claim against the Mobile County Board of Education and several school employees earlier this month.
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In the second part of our investigation, we can reveal that Non-Disclosure Agreements include a plan not to enforce a customs border in the event of No Deal Brexit. It's what industry has been nicknaming the "throw open the border option".
The day after National Security Advisor Michael Flynn announced his resignation from the post after less than a month, Press Secretary Sean Spicer explained what happened between Flynn and President Trump, and then urged Americans to look into the leaks coming out of the government and into why the Justice Department sat for so long on the information.
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There is an active case of tuberculosis on the George Bush High School campus, according to Fort Bend County Health and Human Services. Fort Bend County officials will conduct a routine public health inspection in the coming days.Officials said those students who need to be tested will be notified by the school. The testing will take place at the high school on June 19.According to officials, a letter will be sent to those families who have a student that needs to be tested and a different letter will be sent those who do not need to be tested. Those who are not considered to be at risk, but who would like a medical evaluation, should visit a physician or health department clinic.Symptoms of TB include persistent and productive cough lasting more than two weeks, fevers, night sweats, unexplained weight loss or coughing up blood.Anyone with similar symptoms should visit a health care provider for further treatment.
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Stock futures are gathering up some early gains this morning as markets prepared for a big week of earnings and economic news. Kurt Gerwitz explains what to expect this week.
Alicia Keys was one of four top artists selected to perform in Saturday’s “2017 New Year’s Eve With Carson Daly,” which was co-hosted by former Spice Girl, Mel B. Taped previously, the showed broadcast on NBC, and featured other performers including Jennifer Lopez, Blake Shelton, and Pentatonix.
During her set, Keys, who also performed on the 2008 special, delivered a few beautiful renditions including “Blended Family,” off her new LP.
For Keys, the performance comes on the heels of her sixth studio album, HERE, which was released on Nov. 4.
In 2017, Keys will be back in her red chair for another spin as a ‘Voice’ coach.
Texans head coach Bill O'Brien expects Yates to start Sunday's game in Jacksonville, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.
With Tom Savage already struggling and now placed in the concussion protocol, the Texans are prepared to turn to Yates for the hardest matchup a quarterback can have this season. Yates did complete 14 of 26 passes for 175 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 26-16 loss to the 49ers, but he'll face a far more difficult test in Week 15 against a Jacksonville defense that's limited opponents to a 66.4 passer rating while piling up a league-high 47 sacks. It isn't quite clear if Savage is being benched, as O'Brien may just be assuming that the quarterback won't be healthy in time for Sunday's game.
Washington: US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said on Wednesday the Trump administration is committed to the long-standing "One China" policy as it reviews US policy toward China, but also intends to keep all of its commitments to Taiwan.
"It is important as we engage with them that we are able to fulfill our commitments to Taiwan, which we have every intention of doing," Tillerson told a congressional committee.
"The question is, is the One China policy sustainable for the next 50 years? And those are the kind of discussions we`re having. They are extremely complex in many regards," he said.
April 3 Arizona Mining Inc
* Arizona Mining reports 42% after-tax IRR from preliminary economic assessment, upgraded resource and production target of 2020
* Arizona Mining - based on current projections, company is targeting first production from a proposed 10,000 ton per day operation in 2020
* Arizona Mining - Hermosa project has been approved to progress to feasibility stage
* Arizona Mining Inc - "With relatively low capex and a very robust IRR", goal will be to fund Hermosa project with little to no equity Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
TRUE legends give it their all in the rain and the mud, like today's players at the Legends of League.
Head to the Tewantin Noosa Pirate Fields to get amongst all the action of Noosa's top rugby players going head to head against Maryborough teams, before the main event tonight - Australian all stars versus Noosa all stars.
Some of Australia's best League players will go up against Noosa's legends, kicking off at 7.30pm.
NRL greats such as Prince, Civoniceva, Matua and Goldthorpe will have to dig deep if they wish to remain unbeaten against a crack Noosa Pirate side, made up of the 2008 Premiership Team.
Players the calibre of Zipf, Fitzgerald, Haslam and a host of others will show what it takes to be a Noosa Pirate.
There's a bar, hot food for sale and places to sit undercover, so don't miss this family fun event.
Mostly staying low in the mix, the shimmers and squalls of manipulated feedback coursing throughout These Ghosts act like an ongoing commentary on the forlorn tableaux sung by someone who could claim victory in a Tom Petty impersonation competition. With gentle melodies signaling the sort of melancholy self-reflection that made Laurel Canyon a singer-songwriter sweet spot, the elements of the Milwaukee artist’s album mingle curiously: siren songs of a man working through his misery, half wanting to agonize in solitude, half inviting the inquisitive emotional voyeur willing to take in his despairing journeys. Since he makes his music for public consumption, there’s no surprise which half wins.
In our Sanctuaries series, creative leaders and achievers reveal the special places where they go to think, relax and be inspired. Louis-Victor Jadavji, co-founder of custom insole business Wiivv Wearables, was named to Forbes' 30 Under 30 list of top entrepreneurs and innovators.
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - Mobile Mini Inc:
* MOBILE MINI REPORTS Q4 2017 RESULTS AND ANNOUNCES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND
* Q4 ADJUSTED EARNINGS PER SHARE $0.41
* Q4 EARNINGS PER SHARE $2.07
* Q4 REVENUE $146.7 MILLION
* “‍EXPECT HEALTHY TOP LINE AND ADJUSTED EBITDA GROWTH, EXPANDED MARGINS AND INCREASED FREE CASH FLOW IN 2018”​
* AS A RESULT OF TAX ACT, CO REMEASURED NET DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES AND RECOGNIZED NET BENEFIT OF $77.6 MILLION
* Q4 EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW $0.36, REVENUE VIEW $140.6 MILLION -- THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Much of the day in Los Angeles County Superior Court focused on a big-screen television in the front of the courtroom playing the deposition of Shep Cooper. The NCAA's liaison to the infractions committee that sanctioned USC in the Reggie Bush extra benefits scandal, Cooper is best known for writing an email to another committee member in February 2010 that called McNair a "lying, morally bankrupt criminal, in my view, and a hypocrite of the highest order."
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No we don't, he's miles in front of all the young forwards coming through the ranks including Fash who i think is the pick of the crop. If anyone should have being let go it should be Turgut, he's championship standard at best.
I understand why we are letting him go, 5 into 4 doesn't go and I'm all for giving home grown youngsters a chance go and with Hadley, JA and Paea coming back there's no room on the cap. so i don't disagree with the decision. however to state the youngsters are better is simply not true.
He's done very well in a position/role he's being asked to do, essentially a prop when he came in as a utility back. Showed us glances and was very hard working/good tackler but not given the chance because his role is to fill in gaps for others and that we don't have a fast wide out forward in our system and haven't for ages. Deserves the two medals for being part of our CC winning campaigns.
good luck to him.
View WBRZ’s annual Fireworks on the Mississippi from atop the Shaw Center for the Arts’ Pennington Rooftop Terrace. Enjoy food from Capital City Grill and music from Premier Sound Services. We’ll be making art with the kids from 7–8:15 p.m. before the fireworks begin at 9 p.m. A cash bar will be available throughout the evening with complimentary soft drinks and water.
TICKETS*: $45 for nonmembers, $35 for members, $30 for children 6–12, free for children 5 and under. Two food tickets are included in the price; additional tickets can be purchased for $5. Ticket price increases on July 1.
This is a rain or shine event. Tickets are non-refundable and all sales are final.
*A portion of your ticket price is tax deductible and goes toward supporting your art museum.
Storytelling around the campfire in the park. Hosted by Helder Brum, guests include Dan Galea, Amy Cunningham, Hisham Kelati, Yaw Attuah, Randy Sabourin and Ronit Rubinstein. 8 pm. Free.
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PARIS — Hennes & Mauritz AB said sales including VAT, converted into Swedish krona, rose 10 percent in the second quarter to 59.5 billion kronor, or $6.7 billion.
In local currencies, sales including VAT rose by 5 percent in the period from March 1 to May 31. Sales excluding VAT amounted to 51.4 billion kronor, or $5.8 billion, an increase of 10 percent. H&M is scheduled to publish full first-half results on June 29.
UPDATE 2-S.Korean consortium led by Newlake preferred bidder for Arrium - administrator
SYDNEY, June 15 A South Korean private equity syndicate led by Newlake Alliance and JB Asset Management has been named as the preferred bidder in the sale process for troubled Australian steel group Arrium Ltd, Arrium's financial administrator confirmed on Thursday.
Soshnikov (undisclosed) in unavailable against the Capitals for Game 3 on Monday, Dave McCarthy of NHL.com reports.
Considering Soshnikov was absent from Monday's game-day skate, according to Kristen Shilton of TSN, it should come as no surprise he remains sidelined. The 23-year-old has not hit the ice since mid-March and doesn't appear close to suiting up in the playoffs. Even if the Leafs make it to the second round, the winger may not be able to pry the fourth-line role away from Kasperi Kapanen, who potted a pair of goals versus Washington on Saturday, including the game-winner.
TUCSON, Ariz. - A beautiful mosaic art mural was unveiled today at Gladden Farms Elementary School in Marana. The message of the mural: Be Kind.
The mural is part of the Ben's Bells "Be Kind" education program and symbolizes a commitment to spreading kindness.
The Ben's Bells founder spoke to the students today about the importance of kindness, and power it has to affect and change lives.
Students raised all of the funds for the project and created all the mosaic tiles, and parent volunteers put the tiles together to create the mosaic.
There are several Ben's Bells murals located across Southern Arizona.
Visitors to the Canadian Museum of Human Rights this week can receive their own copy of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
To mark the 35th anniversary of the Charter, the CMHR is producing copies in more than two dozen languages for guests through its doors.
Anniversary celebrations run through Sunday, April 23.
The Charter was signed into law on April 17, 1982 by then-Prime Minister Pierre Elliot Trudeau and Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Museum staff will be on hand on Level 3 to discuss its importance.
A 2015 national survey found 93 percent of Canadians felt the Charter was the most important system of national identity, aheaf of the flag, the RCMP, national anthem, hockey, the beaver or maple leaf.
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The incident took place just after 9pm Sunday. (Source: Coastline VRS)
A pedestrian was hit and killed by a pickup truck Sunday night in Supply, according to the State Highway Patrol.
Sgt. King with the State Highway Patrol said the accident happened just after 9 p.m. on Holden Beach Road near the intersection with Oxpen Road.
Christina Bill was walking in the roadway on Holden Beach Road when she was hit by a Ford Ranger pickup truck that was traveling north.
Bill died at the scene, according to King.
No charges will be filed against the driver of the pickup truck.
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During IP license negotiations, prudent negotiators will often avoid sharing privileged information about the IP to avoid waiving the attorney-client privilege. But in a recent District of Massachusetts case, the court upheld a claim of privilege to patent prosecution strategy communications between parties who were in the process of negotiating an exclusive license.
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Stan: In Wisconsin reps took 60% of seats while getting 47% of the vote. How is that democracy?
In a world where face to face conversations are becoming increasingly rare, it may be tempting to try and soften the blow of a harsh message or a difficult request with a "smiley".
But you might want to think twice before you try and lighten the tone, as the digital image of a smiling face can have the opposite effect to an actual smile for the person on the receiving end, researchers have found.
Emojis, a popular way to replicate non-verbal communication, are used six billion times a day and have been described as the fastest growing language in history.
Now it seems that like so many jokey messages that have gone down like a lead balloon, the sender could simply make themselves seem less competent.
Concluding that "a smiley is not a smile", academics have even warned that peppering an email with emojis could harm your job prospects by making colleagues less likely to share information with you.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Brewers activated catcher Manny Pina from the disabled list and put him into the starting lineup for Tuesday night’s series opener against the Kansas City Royals.
They cleared roster space by optioning catcher Jacob Nottingham to Triple-A Colorado Springs.
Pina, who spent his first two big league seasons with the Royals, was hitting .219 with a homer and three RBIs when he went on the DL retroactive to April 13 with a strained left calf.
In other news, shortstop Orlando Arcia got the day off because of stomach pain, though his ailing ankle was fine. Left-hander Boone Logan also threw a simulated game without any trouble from his left triceps strain, and is expected to join Double-A Biloxi on a rehab assignment.
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FBI Director Christopher Wray addressed FBI employees in an internal video, according to two people who have viewed it.
In the video, Wray said he knows it’s a tough time, that it has been unsettling and that the last few days have only made it worse, according to the sources.
He also said he is inspired by the FBI and the work they do.
“The American people read the newspapers and watch TV, but your work is all that matters. Actions speak louder than words,” Wray said in the video.
The video’s distribution to FBI staff comes after a public confrontation between the White House and the FBI over the public release of a memo by House Intelligence Committee Chairman Devin Nunes. Despite opposition by both the FBI and the Justice Department, President Donald Trump on Friday declassified the memo, which alleges the FBI abused its power during the 2016 election.
Tonsfeldt was hot early pushing the Spuds to a 15-5 advantage.
The Lakers stayed within a 10-point margin the remainder of the half.
Mikayla Markuson hit a three-point basket to cut Moorhead’s lead to 34-24 and Bre Price had the final bucket of the half to head to the locker room only down eight points.
The Spuds kicked into gear in the second half on a 37-21 run to lead 71-45 with four minutes to play. Freshman guard Ayana Blythe poured in 20 points for Moorhead.
Emily Larson led the Lakers with 12 points; Bre Price had 10. Abby Schramel was limited to eight points after finding foul trouble.
Moorhead has won five consecutive games to improve to 17-6 overall. Detroit Lakes falls to 11-12 and will face Albany in the final home game of the regular season Friday, Feb. 17. The Huskies are 14-8.
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DL - E. Larson 12, Price 10, Schramel 8, N. Larson 7, Markuson 6, Manning 5, Clem 2, Kirchner 2.
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HOUSTON -- The lengthy battle between White Oak Music Hall and its neighbors is finally over. The venue and nearby residents have agreed on a settlement that limits outdoor concerts.
According to the agreement, the concert hall can only have 40 outdoor shows in a calendar year, and only 20 on school nights. Concerts also have to be over by 9:30 p.m. during STAAR testing.
White Oak Music Hall even has to use sound monitoring during every concert and must keep noise below 101 decibels.
Both sides believe they have reached a middle ground.
By the end of last year, Kanye West had so much going on that it was hard to keep up.
But we’re not the only one that doesn’t remember moments of Ye’s life. During an interview with Pop Sugar on Sunday night at the Grammys, one of his longtime collaborators, Malik Yusef, revealed that Kanye has been experiencing memory loss since his week-long hospitalization in November and is still recovering at home.
He told the site, “I’ve been to his house [and] sat down with him for about six, seven hours, just walking through his health and recovery. His memory is coming back, which is super good. [He’s] just healing, spending time with his family.” Yusef, who was up for honors for Life of Pablo with Kanye, added, “Saint is getting big and is walking, playing with toys, so that invigorates him.”
Yusef may have saved Kanye from any scrutiny regarding his relationship with Donald Trump. Blame it on the memory loss.
The Government of Guyana through the Civil Defence Commission (CDC) on Friday honoured 88 private and public-sector agencies for their contributions to the relief efforts during the 2017 Caribbean hurricane season that left several islands devastated.
According to the Department of Public Information (DPI), representatives from the various agencies accepted awards of appreciation from Minister of Citizenship, Winston Felix.
Felix said that disaster preparedness and response require the input of the private sector and called for a closer relationship, which can develop into a “strong fighting machine”…..
RILEY COUNTY — First responders with four agencies worked together Sunday night to rescue a group stranded on a sandbar due to low water levels on the Kansas River.
According to a social media report from the Riley County Police Department, the Manhattan Fire Department, Riley County EMS and the officials with the Kansas Department of Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism combined their resources to rescue six adults and five children.
No injuries were reported.
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Grand Rapids Police say an internal investigation is underway after an 11-year-old girl was detained during the search for a stabbing suspect last week.
In a release Monday evening, police say a suspect wanted in a stabbing Dec. 6 fled from a home in the 1300 block of Hamilton Avenue and was still armed with a knife.
Police say the investigation led to a second home, where they thought the suspect, identified as Carrie Sue Manning, may have gone. While setting up a perimeter, officials claim two women and an 11-year-old girl exited the home.
The three were detained until officials say they searched the home and determined the suspect was not there.
An additional home was checked, where Manning was found and taken into custody. She’s facing several charges, including assault with intent to murder.
The internal investigation was launched after someone filed a complaint on behalf of the 11-year-old girl. Police say the victim in the stabbing was treated and released from the hospital.
NO ONE KNOWS THE HEART OF A MAN,EVEN DEVIL KNOWS NOT THE HEART OF A MAN
By: REGINALD CHIMA OKORO
Just before sunset on Saturday, a big military plane accompanied by eight fighter jets made several passes over the waterfront, occasionally releasing ribbons of red and blue smoke. The answer comes from the French consulate: That was Patrouille de France - "French Patrol" - the Gallic version of the Thunderbirds aerobatic team.
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Get the live score, TV channel and live stream info for Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Vegas Golden Knights and Washington Capitals:
What: Stanley Cup Final Game 2, Vegas Golden Knights vs. Washington Capitals
When: Wednesday, May 30 at 5 p.m. PT
Where: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas
TV: NBC Sports Network
Live stream: NBC Sports app and NBCSports.com
Series: Vegas leads 1-0
Complete schedule for the Stanley Cup Final:
Game 1: Golden Knights 6, Capitals 4
Game 2: Wednesday, May 30 at 5 p.m. PT on NBCSN | Stream Live
Game 3: Saturday, June 2 at 5 p.m. on NBCSN | Stream Live
Game 4: Monday, June 4 at 5 p.m. PT on NBS | Stream Live
Game 5*: Thursday, June 7 at 5 p.m. on NBC | Stream Live
Game 6*: Sunday, June 10 at 5 p.m. PT on NBC | Stream Live
Game 7*: Wednesday, June 13 at 5 p.m. PT on NBCS | Stream Live
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After a year of burgeoning growth and change in green, social and sustainability bond issuance, with huge acceleration in green loans, GlobalCapital today invites you to vote in its third Awards poll for this market.
Asiamoney, in association with National Australia Bank, invites all fixed income investors in Asia and Europe to participate in the Australian Fixed Income Poll 2018. The online poll will take only five to 10 minutes to complete.
In the last instalment of our 2017 awards, we present the full write-ups of the winners of Best Asian Investment Bank and Best Investment Bank.
In the third instalment of our 2017 awards, we present the full write-ups of the winners of the Best Local Currency Bond, Best High Yield Bond, Best Financial Bond, Best SSA Bond, Best Investment Grade Bond, Best Project Finance Deal, Best Bond, Best G3 and Local Currency Bond House, and Best High Yield Bond House.
Organized labor spent a record $1.7 billion on politics and lobbying during the 2016 election cycle, with the vast majority of money coming from member dues and supporting Democrats.
Paul Craig, here with Seo Hye Han in William Forsythe's Artifact Suite, has been promoted to principal dancer at Boston Ballet. Photo by Rosalie O'Connor, Courtesy Boston Ballet.
Turkish media reports say police have launched an operation in an Istanbul neighbourhood over the New Year's nightclub shooting attack that killed 39 people.
Haber Turk news channel said police, acting on a tip, were carrying out an operation at a home in Istanbul's Zeytinburnu neighborhood on Tuesday night (local time).
The private Dogan news agency says the operation is being carried out by special operations police with backing from a helicopter.
The assailant slipped from the scene of the attack at the Reina club early on New Year's Day, taking advantage of the chaos that ensued after he opened fire.
Earlier, Turkey's deputy prime minister, Numan Kurtulmus, said authorities were close to identifying the gunman after obtaining his fingerprints and a description of his appearance.
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LOWER TOWAMENSING TOWNSHIP -- If you're looking for good food and a good deal, Carbon County is the place to be this week.
The Carbon County Chamber and Economic Development Corporation is hosting the third annual Taste of Carbon County Restaurant Week.
The festivities include dining deals and special menu options at more than a dozen places throughout the county.
"I think it's usually something you look for in bigger cities, so to have something out here is pretty nice," said Christopher Heath of Whitehall.
"We just started a new menu, so we are going to show them off and other specials and what we have to offer. People can come sit on the deck and check out our great view," said Michelle Westerman, Slopeside Pub and Grill.
For more information and for a list of participating restaurants, click here.
Miami Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria, center, walks by Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez, right, and Miami Mayor Tomas Regalado, during the unveiling ceremony of the official logo of the 2017 All-Star Game at Marlins Park. The ceremony took place before the Marlins-Phillies game on Wednesday, July 27, 2016. Pedro Portal pportal@elnuevoherald.com
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SYDNEY, Dec 12 (Reuters) - France’s Unibail-Rodamco SE has agreed to acquire Australian mall owner Westfield Corp for $24.7 billion including debt, in what would be the biggest takeover of an Australian company on record.
The companies said in a joint statement that Westfield’s board supports the deal and that Unibail-Rodamco would pay Westfield’s shareholders in cash and shares.
“The acquisition of Westfield is a natural extension of Unibail-Rodamco’s strategy of concentration, differentiation and innovation,” said Unibail-Rodamco Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Christophe Cuvillier in a statement. (Reporting by Byron Kaye; Editing by Edwina Gibbs)
Firefighters were called to an apartment fire at 1:06 a.m. at Southside Terrace Apartments on Siwell Road.
Firefighters advanced hose lines into the building and searched the two-story building. After reporting the apartment all clear, firefighters extinguished the fire and had it under control by 1:51 a.m.
One person was taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation.
The investigation into the cause is ongoing.
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Man, age 29, was stabbed in Whalley last Friday. No arrest yet
A 29-year-old Surrey man is in stable condition after sustaining serious stabwounds last Friday afternoon in Whalley.
Surrey Mounties said they were called to the area of 99th Avenue and Scott Road in Whalley, from the victim. Police said the investigation led them to a residence in the 12400-block of 104th Avenue, where they believe the stabbing happened. Investigators believe it to be a “targeted” incident.
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No suspect has been arrested yet.
A couple found the victim, administered first aid and called 911. Emergency Health Services alerted the RCMP a few minutes before 2 p.m., on April 20th.
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Businessman Brandon Steven said Tuesday that he is a subject of a federal inquiry into poker and his involvement in trying to open a casino in Kansas. Letters from the U.S. Attorney's Office were delivered Tuesday to several parties saying that phone communication with Steven was intercepted under federal law last year.
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LONDON (AP) - The Daily Mail is branching into television, hiring ESPN football analyst Jesse Palmer to host a daily U.S. syndicated show starting next month.
The New York-based show seeks to replicate the blend of news, sensation, human interest and entertainment that has made the brand's online offering a trans-Atlantic success.
The company behind Britain's Daily Mail newspaper has expanded internationally with websites based in the U.K., U.S. and Australia that claim 244 million unique visitors a month.
The TV show promises a diet ranging "from exclusive stories to breaking news, showbiz, politics, crime, health and science and technology."
It starts Sept. 18. and is distributed through CBS Television Distribution. Executive producers include medic and talk-show host "Dr. Phil" McGraw.
The Mail said Monday that Palmer has left his job as a contributor to ABC's "Good Morning America," but will continue to appear on ESPN.
Toto Wolff has backtracked after saying Nico Rosberg might return to F1 from retirement.
In Montreal, Mercedes chief Wolff said he would "not be surprised" if the German was lured to "Ferrari or someone else" in the future.
Rosberg hit back: "No, I really have finished my career."
Now, Wolff has clarified his original comments, saying he had simply answered a journalist’s question about whether he would be surprised if Rosberg came back.
"I would be even more surprised if he is back in formula one again next year," he told the German broadcaster Sky.
"You can see how stories like this are created in formula one," Wolff added.
MSNBC's Brian Williams looks at the growing fallout after the resignation of Trump's National Security Adviser Michael Flynn and and looks at the timeline of how we got to this point.
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As a first step for someone new to astronomy, I recommend getting them a magazine subscription to either (or both) Astronomy or Sky and Telescope (S&T). An added bonus is that when the magazine arrives each month, it will be a reminder of you to that special stargazer. Astronomy and S&T also provide a digital version as part of the magazine subscription, which comes in handy.
These monthly magazines and their respective excellent websites are chock full of observing advice, astronomical equipment, pictures, book reviews, astronomy related ads, news and monthly observing guides and star charts. For full disclosure, I have done major feature articles for them and been a total solar eclipse cruise S&T staff member; I have also been an S&T subscriber my whole life.
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55 Plus Club Offers Google Photos Class
The 55 Plus Club is offering a two session workshop on Google Photos. Presented by Brian Freedman, the “Ballantrae Geek”, this class will give you the skills you need to be confident in working with your digital photos, regardless of where they reside: Your PC, your Mac or any of your mobile devices including your iPhone/iPad or Android device. With Google Photos, photos from all of your devices can be automatically consolidated, stored and organized in one location, easily accessible from any internet connection. You can organize, edit and share your photos. Classes are on February 13 and 20 at Latcham Hall (8 Park Drive South) at 1:30 p.m. Cost is $50 for the 2-week class. Space is limited.
"So happy for my Will & Grace pals on our nomination at the Golden Globes. So happy for our writers and our whole crew, my cast mates, who I love," he says. "We have been nominated 27 times before this over the years and we have never won. We are 27 time losers. Now, 29. So, fingers crossed."
McCormack, who was in Mexico celebrating with his wife ("The weather is terrible, but the morning is great," he quips), also has something to say to his fellow nominees Anthony Anderson, Aziz Ansari, Kevin Bacon and William H. Macy, revealing a hilarious little-known fact in the process.
"I'm amazed at my own nomination. The people I'm included with, the guys: Aziz and Anthony, Kevin Bacon, Bill Macy. I mean, these are men that I...I'm in a macrame group [with] one a week. And so next week's meeting is going to tense. It's going to be competitive. I'll see you there, guys."
Francois Fillon, former French Prime Minister, member of the Republicans political party and 2017 French presidential election candidate of the French centre-right, attends a political campaign rally in Lille, France, April 18, 2017. REUTERS/Pascal Rossignol
PARIS French conservative presidential candidate Francois Fillon on Thursday evening said he was cancelling a planned election campaign outing on Friday after a shooting in Paris which killed a policeman.
The circumstances of the shooting, in which an assailant was also killed, were not immediately clear.
Voters are set to head to the polls on Sunday in the first round of a two part election, and campaigning by the 11 candidates in the running was due to be wrapped up on Friday.
Fillon had been scheduled to go to the French Alps for a campaign event but told France 2 television he would not go.
(Reporting by Sophie Louet and Michel Rose; Writing by Sarah White; Editing by Ingrid Melander)
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* Unwind of the cross participation between Eurosic and Fonciere de Paris
* Fonciere de Paris sold on Monday to Eurosic all shares it held in capital of Eurosic
* Sale was realised through an over-the-counter transaction at a price of 37.30 euros ($39.75) per share Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9384 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom:)
In 10 days, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission will lift a ban on telecoms companies engaging in merger talks, and Wall Street is betting on T-Mobile US Inc , since Dish would bring spectrum and its Internet TV business, Sling TV to the telecoms giant. Dish and Verizon declined to comment.
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Grain futures were mixed Wednesday on the Chicago Board of Trade.
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Wheat for July fell 2 cents at 4.43 a bushel; July corn was unchanged at 3.81 bushel; July oats rose 2.25 cents at $2.5550 a bushel; while July soybeans was off .75 cent at $9.3175 a bushel.
Beef was lower and pork was higher on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. June live cattle was off 3 cents at $1.2450 a pound; Aug. feeder cattle fell 3.83 cents at $1.4912 a pound; while June lean hogs rose .23 cent at $.8300 a pound.
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - South Korea says it will send a 160-member artistic delegation to North Korea, including about 10 popular K-Pop singers.
A joint statement issued after the two Koreas met on Tuesday said the South Korean artistic group will visit Pyongyang, North Korea's capital, from March 31 to April 4 and give two performances.
The development comes during a thaw in the North Korean nuclear crisis. A North Korean band performed in South Korea during the recently ended Pyeongchang Winter Olympics.
The South Korean delegation will include some of the country's most celebrated singers, including Cho Yong-pil, Lee Sunhee and Cho Jin Hee, who performed in Pyongyang during a previous era of detente.
Popular girl band Red Velvet is also among the South Korean groups.
A new principal and chief executive has been appointed at Newbattle Abbey College, Scotland’s national centre of excellence for adult learning.
The college’s current depute principal Marian Docherty will succeed Ann Southwood, who is retiring after almost 18 years at Newbattle, on February 1.
Marian has been depute principal at Newbattle since 2009 and was previously headteacher at St Thomas of Aquin’s High School, Edinburgh and St David’s High School, Dalkeith.
She said: “I am looking forward to taking on the role of principal at Newbattle Abbey College next year.
“Newbattle plays a strategic national role in adult education and it was great to celebrate our 80th anniversary earlier this month.”
× Amanda Shaw drops soul-filled new song, “Soulful Dress”
NEW ORLEANS– Famous fiddler, Amanda Shaw just released her new single, “Soulful Dress.” It is a funky, fresh, rocking new jam from one of our favorite musicians. Amanda Shaw has performed on our News with a Twist stage many times in the past, and we have a feeling she’ll be performing her latest hit for us soon.
Shaw is a major fixture on our New Orleans music scene. She consistently plays at both French Quarter Fest and the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Fest, and many other festivals.
“Soulful Dress” is now available for purchase on iTunes.
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The 12th annual Myrtle Beach International Film Festival has one more pre-screening, 6-8 p.m. Tuesday with "Der Sandmann," from 2011 and made in Switzerland, before going full throttle with 61 films, Wednesday-Saturday. All screenings are at the Grand 14 Cinema, at DeVille and Reed streets, at The Market Common in Myrtle Beach.
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TEL AVIV, April 6 (Reuters) -
* Israel-based Dapulse, a provider of web-based software to improve team management, communication and productivity, said on Thursday it raised $25 million, bringing its total funding to $34.1 million.
* Private equity and venture capital firm Insight Venture Partners of New York led the investment round with participation from existing investors Genesis and Entree Capital.
* The company, which has over 10,000 customers, will use the funding to boost growth and expand its product offering.
* Customers include Adidas, AT&T, Discovery Channel, Samsung, Uber and WeWork. (Reporting by Tova Cohen, Editing by Ari Rabinovitch)
Lance Berkman's 'Christian Day' plans with Cardinals blasted by LGBT community Cardinals criticized by LGBT community for making Lance Berkman a speaker at "Christian Day" in July. Check out this story on mynorthshorenow.com: https://usat.ly/2soy8LV The St. Louis Cardinals have drawn ire from several LGBT voices for embracing former player Lance Berkman and allowing him to speak July 30 at Busch Stadium for the team's "Christian Day."
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Miguel Angel Jimenez tees off during the first round of the Mississippi Gulf Resort Classic on March 31, 2017, at Fallen Oak. Amanda McCoy amccoy@sunherald.com file
ZURICH—Not long ago, Tom O’Hara walked into a used car dealership in Ponte Tresa, Switzerland, and forked over the equivalent of nearly $13,000 in cash for a 1999 Porsche Boxster. It was just one of three cars that Mr. O’Hara, a onetime American and current Swiss citizen, paid for in cash in 2015.
“You could do it by bank transfer,” said Mr. O’Hara, a 57-year-old electrical engineer. “But most people just take the cash out, and bring...
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• A boxing match between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Conor McGregor will take place Aug. 26 in Las Vegas. The event is expected to take place at T-Mobile Arena.
• A female passenger has been arrested for allegedly assaulting passengers and crew aboard a flight to Las Vegas. The American Airlines flight was traveling from Chicago. Police say 54-year-old Jane Coats also attacked an arresting officer. Police said alcohol appeared to be a factor.
• The Killers have announced the title of their new album: Wonderful, Wonderful. No release date has been set. They also released a new single named The Man.
• Michele Fiore pulled out a narrow victory over Kelli Ross in the Ward 6 City Council race. She received 51 percent of the vote.
West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee said on Tuesday that the Congress was wrong in giving an impeachment notice against Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra.
The Trinamoool Congress did not support the impeachment move, she said.
“The Congress was wrong to give impeachment notice against the CJI. The Congress wanted us to support it. But we did not,” she told “News 18 Bangla” channel.
“I told Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi not to go for impeachment,” Banerjee said, adding that her party did not want to interfere in the judiciary.
Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu on Monday rejected the notice by seven opposition parties, led by the Congress, to impeach the Chief Justice of India on five grounds of “misbehaviour”, saying the allegations were neither “tenable nor admissible”.
Naidu’s order, which came within two days of the notice being submitted to him, was slammed as “hasty, illegal and ill informed” by the Congress.
Welcome to the rolling news live blog where you'll find all the latest news and traffic, travel, sport and weather updates for North East Lincolnshire on Monday, August 14.
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March 29 Shenzhen Refond Optoelectronics Co Ltd
* Sees Q1 FY 2017 net profit to increase by 5 percent to 30 percent, or to be 17.6 million yuan to 21.8 million yuan
* Says Q1 FY 2016 net profit was 16.7 million yuan
* Says that increased subsidy from government as main reason for forecast
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VANCOUVER — One of the contenders vying to lead British Columbia's Liberal party won't have the backing of 1,349 prospective members who were disqualified from voting because of incomplete applications.
A spokesman for Todd Stone's campaign says email addresses were missing on membership applications of people whose first language is not English.
Peter Fassbender says in a statement the issue came to light Jan. 26 when the party contacted Stone's senior campaign team.
Stone immediately requested a full investigation to determine what happened.
Fassbender says the party agreed with Stone that people with incomplete applications should not be allowed to cast a ballot before the Liberal party chooses its next leader on Saturday evening.
He says some membership applications by all six campaigns have been deemed incomplete because of the party's rigorous verification process.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KRON) — United States Justice Department Special Counsel Robert Mueller is investigating Russia’s meddling in the 2016 election, a report said.
According to the Washington Post, Mueller is also looking into whether President Trump attempted to obstruct justice.
The president has said that he received assurances from former FBI Director James Comey that he was not under investigation.
But according to the Post, that changed after Comey’s firing.
The White House has not commented on the report.
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The Edmonds-Woodway High School Class of 2017 is hosting a fundraiser at A Very Taki Tiki Bar and Grill all day Saturday, Feb. 18.
Eat at Taki Tiki, located at 518 Main St., at any time on Feb. 18 and a portion of your tab will help fund class graduation activities and Senior Prom.
A short film from Brookdale Conway is nominated for a People's Choice Award. (Source: Brookdale Senior Living website)
CONWAY, SC (WMBF) – Brookdale Conway senior living community won the Courage Award at the “Celebrating Aging Film Festival” held at the historic Franklin Theatre on October 4 in Franklin, Tennessee, according to a press release.
Brookdale Conway residents and associates created the award winning “I am Still a Man” movie short.
Brookdale’s inaugural Celebrate Aging Film festival was established to help change the perception of aging in addition to communicating a positive, uplifting or touching message, the press release states.
74 Brookdale communities from across the United States participated and nine finalists were chosen.
Click here to view movies from all the finalists and winners including “I am Still a Man.”
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Wall Street expects J B Hunt Transport Services Inc to report quarterly earnings at $0.86 per share on revenue of $1.64 billion. J B Hunt shares fell 1.13 percent to close at $89.14 on Thursday.
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Pole dancing in traffic!
The drivers of these two cars appeared to have made prior plans to meet at this utility pole at the junction of Camp Street and North Road yesterday. One vehicle was heading north along Camp Street and the other west along North Road when the collision occurred. Both veered off the road and crashed into an electricity pole.
Not even the traffic light at the corner could have prevented them from meeting. Luckily, the occupants of both vehicles walked away without serious injuries.
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POLICE were shocked “beyond belief” to discover that a horse had been shot six times on Anglesey.
North Wales Police rural crime team posted on its Twitter feed images of the horse’s injuries after its owner discovered it had been the target of an airgun shooting in Dulas.
The injuries were only noticed when the horse was brought in to have work done on its hooves. It is believed the shooting may have happened sometime in the past five months.
Speaking on Twitter, the North Wales Police Rural Crime Team's rob Taylor commented the horse had been treated and “one pellet recovered.”
”How could anyone get gratification by shooting an innocent animal six times with an air gun? Beyond belief. Shame on the offender,” he said.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact the police on 101.
YouTube/ThamesTv Ah, 1984, what a time to be alive.
The CD-ROM was just invented, the Apple Macintosh was launched, Tetris made its debut, and contrary to George Orwell's predictions in his book "1984," it was business as usual for the world.
1984 was also a time when email and the internet was in its infancy, and people were just starting to use them in the mainstream.
Thankfully, British television channel "Thames TV" documented how 1984 techies Julian and Pat Green sent and received emails back in the day in a program called "Database," and uploaded the experience to YouTube.
Follow the Green family in its journey to connect to the internet and send an email:
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Supporters behind a recently-launched GoFundMe campaign are hoping to raise $100,000 to help rebuild the SPCA of Western Quebec, whose Gatineau location burned down in a fire late Monday.
The Snowy Owl Theater, a 240-seat energy efficient venue, outside Leavenworth. It was brainchild of two very different people, Harriet Bullitt, environmentalist and progressive from the family that founded King Broadcasting, and Wilfred Woods, longtime publisher of the Wenatchee World, Republican donor, and champion of dams on the Columbia River.
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A Guardian report on the world of sub-editors has led to some raised eyebrows amongst our grey cardigan-wearing colleagues.
The piece, which is available online to registered Guardian members and appeared in print, includes a 64-word sentence defining the work of the sub:
On the news section of the newspaper, reporters write the articles, desk editors commission and finesse their copy, designers (or layout subeditors) liaise with picture editors and graphic designers to draw up pages, and, finally, subeditors check, correct, cut and coax the copy into the allocated space before getting to work on the all-important page “furniture”: headlines, subheadings, pullout quotations and picture captions.
As Chris Wheal suggested on the NUJ Facebook page. That sentence could have done with a good, ahem, sub.
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin, re-elected on Sunday to a new six-year term, thanked voters for their support at a victory rally and said Russia had a great future ahead of it provided its people stayed united.
Russian President and Presidential candidate Vladimir Putin delivers a speech during a rally and concert marking the fourth anniversary of Russia's annexation of the Crimea region, at Manezhnaya Square in central Moscow, Russia March 18, 2018. REUTERS/Gleb Garanich
Putin, speaking from a stage just off Moscow’s Red Square in front of a cheering audience, said the election result was a recognition of what had been achieved in the past few years, despite difficult conditions.
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Before leaving the stage to applause, he led the crowd in a chant of “Russia, Russia!”
Putin won a landslide re-election victory on Sunday, extending his rule over the world’s largest country for another six years at a time when his ties with the West are on a hostile trajectory.
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Pirelli motorsport boss Paul Hembery says there will be no point complaining if the Formula 1 tyre changes for 2017 make races less exciting because Pirelli has followed instructions...
Hunter is scheduled to visit with the Cowboys this week, Clarence Hill of The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.
A 2013 second-round pick, Hunter has played for three teams the past three seasons, unable to establish himself as anything more than an occasional deep/red-zone threat. He could make sense as a replacement for fellow free agent Brice Butler, who averaged 18.5 yards on 43 catches in his 36 games for Dallas the past three seasons. The Cowboys also are looking at Dontrelle Inman as an option to solidify their depth behind Dez Bryant, Terrance Williams and Cole Beasley.
A competitor in the PGA Professionals Championship at the weekend made an incredible birdie after his son retrieved it from down an animal hole
Dad Makes Birdie After Son Finds Ball Down Animal Hole
Michael Block made a sensational birdie in the PGA Professionals Championship in California this week after his son put his arm down an animal hole to find his Dad’s ball.
“I would not put my arm down there,” said the TV commentator, and neither would we!
Related: Why do golfers only wear one glove?
13-year-old Dylan was caddying for his Dad for the first time. He may be called upon again sometime soon!
Watch Block’s superb birdie:
So from it looking like a lost ball, Block got a free drop from the animal burrowing and made a birdie, that must have felt good.
Parents who work in the tech industry are keeping a close eye on how it affects their families...some even going as far as to restrict or ban the use of tech devices at home.
× Man found shot in Southaven Burger King
SOUTHAVEN, Miss. — Police were called to a Burger King on Church Road about 1 p.m. Friday, where they found a man who had been shot.
It’s believed that the shooting occurred in the warehouses on Research Drive, Southaven Police Chief Steve Pirtle said.
The man was taken to Regional One Hospital in Memphis, but his condition was unknown.
Pirtle said a suspect was in custody, but the investigation was in its early stages Friday afternoon. No charges have yet been filed, Pirtle said.
LONDON (AP) – Britain is expelling 23 Russian diplomats after the nerve agent attack on a former Russian spy — the single biggest such expulsion since the Cold War.
Prime Minister Theresa May told the House of Commons on Wednesday that Russia has expressed “disdain” for Britain’s wish for an explanation into the attempted murder of former spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia. She says that Russia’s actions “represent an unlawful use of force.”
May said the Russian diplomats have a week to leave Britain.
She also announced a range of economic and diplomatic measures, including a decision to cancel all high-level bilateral contacts with Russia and to ask the royal family not attend the soccer World Cup in Russia.
Russia has denied responsibility in the March 4 attack on the Skripals.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The state minimum wage has increased by 5 cents to adjust for inflation.
Non-tipped workers must be paid an hourly wage of at least $8.15 beginning Sunday. Tipped workers are slated to receive a minimum of $4.08 an hour starting next year — a bump of 3 cents.
The rising minimum wage reflects an increase in the Consumer Price Index, which rose 0.7 percent during the past year. There was no increase in minimum wage made for 2016.
The new wage only applies to companies with annual gross receipts of more than $299,000 a year. Ohio’s minimum wage for employees at smaller companies along with 14- and 15-year-old workers is tied to the federal minimum wage set by Congress.
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A series of events marking the centenary of the birth of Sir Kyffin Williams will put him "on the global map".
That's according to David Wynn Meredith, chairman of the Kyffin Williams Trust, who has been behind an exhibition in the artist's hometown of Llangefni, Anglesey.
The show, at Oriel Mon, started on Saturday and runs until 1 July.
Sir Kyffin, who died aged 88 in September 2006, is widely regarded as the defining artist of Wales during the 20th Century.
LONDON, April 10 Goldman Sachs has recommended its clients take a short position on French government bond futures maturing in June ahead of two-round presidential elections that begin later this month.
"We recommend going tactically short June French futures at 147-72, for an initial target of 144.00, and stops on a close above 150.00," Goldman Sachs economists said in a note sent on Monday.
The position would allow investors to take a view on duration in a market that the bank considers expensive, they added.
The economists noted the effect the upcoming presidential elections could have on French government bonds.
They said at a victory by either of the centrists, Francois Fillon or Emmanuel Macron, would see the French government bond yield spread over Germany fall whereas a win for either anti-establishment party - headed by Marine Le Pen and Jean-Luc Melenchon respectively - would see the gap increasing. (Reporting by Abhinav Ramnarayan; editing by Sujata Rao)
That’s the verdict of sports broadcaster David Law, who claims that was the second best performance he has ever seen from the Argentine.
In a fiercely entertaining final, Federer and Del Potro traded blows as tempered flared throughout the match.
Both players clashed with the umpire for different reasons and were hammering shots at each other as they fought for the win.
In the end it was Del Potro who came out on top, winning 6-4, 6-7, 7-6.
There was one moment during the game that drew gasps from the crowd when Federer smashed a half volley into the body of Del Potro.
The March 2 meeting of the Ashland County Chapter 65, District 10 met 10 a.m. at The Mill Restaurant in Buehler's Fresh Foods with 33 members and guests present. Bev Halterman introduced Rosemary Donley, executive director of Associated Charities, as speaker.
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Here are five Wichita crime facts from the cities new database On May 30, 2018 the Wichita Police Department opened the LexisNexis Community Crime Map to public use. The map tracks up-to-date crime statics and says where sexual offenders in Wichita are located. Candi Bolden ×
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Former Arab museum director joining DeVos Institute
DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — The former director of Michigan's Arab American National Museum is joining the DeVos Institute of Arts Management as a senior consultant.
Devon Akmon starts working for the Washington, D.C.-based institute on Friday and is expected to focus on planning, fundraising and community engagement. He also will teach and consult through the organization's national capacity building programs and Global Arts Management Fellowship.
Akmon, who announced his departure from the Dearborn-based Arab museum in April, worked there for 13 years. He became its director in 2012.
The DeVos Institute of Arts Management provides consultation and training for arts institutions.
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U.S. military says it has halted some exercises with Gulf countries over the ongoing diplomatic crisis targeting Qatar.
U.S. Central Command tells The Associated Press on Friday: "We are opting out of some military exercises out of respect for the concept of inclusiveness and shared regional interests."
Col. John Thomas, a Central Command spokesman, added in a statement: "We will continue to encourage all partners to work together toward the sort of common solutions that enable security and stability in the region."
The crisis, which began June 5, has seen four Arab countries allied with the U.S. launch a boycott of Qatar, home to a major American military base.
Those four Arab countries include Bahrain, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
A man accused of killing a 21-year-old Ohio State University student is expected to be arraigned on multiple felony counts Monday, and the prosecutor could seek the death penalty, reports say. Brian Lee Golsby, 29, of Grove City, is charged with rape, kidnapping, aggravated murder, aggravated robbery and receiving stolen property, the Lantern reports .
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Short days, damp conditions and occasional (relatively) warm weather in autumn can create ideal conditions for fungal activity on lawns. Fungal spores live in soil and will cause turf diseases when it's damp and humid. The best preventative method is get your lawn in shape during autumn. Another tip is to brush off morning dew from the grass.
Don't walk on frosty grass
Walking on the grass during frosty weather can damage it so it's best to keep off the lawn until the weather warms up. The same applies during very wet weather.
The Cubs bullpen suffered a blow Wednesday when Carl Edwards Jr. was placed on the 10-day disabled list with right shoulder inflammation.
Edwards felt discomfort after pitching a scoreless inning Tuesday night in an 8-6 win against the Pirates. An MRI Wednesday revealed the inflammation.
Edwards, 26, is 2-1 with a 2.88 ERA (8 ER/25.0 IP) in 25 appearances.
Right-handed reliever Cory Mazzoni was promoted from Triple-A Iowa. Mazzoni, 28, was 3-2 with a 1.25 ERA in 14 appearances with Iowa this season, striking out 22 and walking five. Mazzoni has not allowed an earned run in his last eight appearances covering 14 innings.
Mazzoni threw a scoreless inning for the Cubs on May 7 against the Marlins.
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The interim leader of Ontario’s Progressive Conservative Party says the Tories have just over 133,000 members – some 67,000 fewer than claimed by former leader Patrick Brown less than a month ago.
In an e-mail to the PC caucus obtained by The Canadian Press, Vic Fedeli says a check of the party’s membership system this week turned up the discrepancy.
He says that within hours of Brown’s sudden resignation on Jan. 25, party IT workers shut down the Tories’ membership management system to protect member information.
In media interviews on Jan. 12, Brown said the party’s membership had swollen to more than 200,000 people across the province.
Brown resigned after CTV News reported allegations of sexual misconduct made against him by two women.
Brown vehemently denies the allegations, which The Canadian Press has not independently verified.
SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- Syracuse police say an 18-year-old woman showed up at a hospital Monday evening with three stab wounds, but officers don't know who hurt her because she refused to cooperate.
The teen arrived at Upstate University Hospital with two stab wounds to her leg and one to her hand shortly after police were called to the 200 block of Wall St. at about 6:30 p.m. for a stabbing, police spokesman Sgt. Richard Helterline said.
When officers arrived on Wall Street, they were told there had been a fight in the area, and that an injured female had left the scene in a private vehicle and was enroute to a hospital, Helterline said.
"The victim was not cooperative with investigating officers, and there is no suspect information available at this time," Helterline said in a news release.
The teen's injuries are not considered life threatening, police said.
Syracuse police ask anyone with information about the fight and stabbing to call them at (315) 442-5222 or submit a tip using the "SPD Tips" app.
West Haven city leaders weighed a grim choice on Tuesday night at a special meeting. They had to decide on a new budget or face even more state control. Mayor Nancy Rossi says she and her team were working on the budget all day on Tuesday.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he and French President Emmanuel Macron could have an agreement soon on the Iran nuclear deal.
“I think we really had some substantive talks on Iran. And we’re looking forward to doing something,” Trump told reporters after a meeting at the White House with Macron. “We could have at least an agreement among ourselves very quickly. I think we’re fairly close to understanding each other.”
Winning numbers drawn in 'Daily 4 Evening' game
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday afternoon's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Daily 4 Evening" game were:
3-6-8-0, Sum It Up: 17
(three, six, eight, zero; Sum It Up: seventeen)
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WWE Loses Asian TV Clearance
FOX Philippines Tweeted the following, noting they were unable to reach a new agreement with WWE, and therefore the company has lost its TV clearance in the market:
Jeff Hardy Has Mishap at WWE Live Event
WWE has released the following video, Jeff Hardy showing why he is one of WWE’s most fearless daredevils by executing a Swanton Bomb off a truck onto Umaga at One Night Stand 2008:
In related news, several readers have sent in word that Jeff Hardy had a mishap at last night’s WWE live event in Cincinnati, as Hardy slipped and fell pretty hard on his face as he and Matt were celebrating their match win.
Davey Boy Smith Jr on Working with WOS Wrestling and Jeff Jarrett
In the following video, 2 time WWE tag team champion Davey Boy Smith Jr aka Harry Smith talks to “The HANNIBAL TV’s” David Penzer about New Japan, GNW, the World of Sports UK show, his father Davey Boy & Uncle Jim Neidhart not being in the WWE Hall of Fame & more:
Facebook: introducing 'watch and scroll' for videos on its mobile app
It will be available on Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV and Samsung Smart TVs "soon", Facebook said. There are plans to roll it out on more platforms.
In a blog post, Facebook said: "With the app, you can watch videos shared by friends or pages you follow, top live videos from around the world, and recommended videos based on your interests.
"You can also catch up on videos you’ve saved to watch later, as well as revisit videos you’ve watched, shared or uploaded."
Smartphone users will also be able to "watch and scroll", where a video can keep playing while scrolling through the news feed.
Facebook revealed it will also introduce automatic sound to videos in its mobile app. The sound will fade in and out as a user scrolls past it in their feed. Users can disable the feature and audio will not play if the device is set to silent.
Madison police need your help finding a 16-year-old runaway juvenile male.
Investigators tell us 16-year-old Andreus Fain is a white male and is 5'4", weighs 110 pounds, has brown hair with blonde tips.
Fain was last seen wearing Chicago Bulls sweat pants with a dark shirt possibly going to Grant, AL.
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The police on Saturday said the accused who had assaulted two students from Jammu and Kashmir in Haryana had “mistakenly” attacked them.
Mahendragarh Superintendent of Police Kamaldeep told The Indian Express that the same day, the six accused had assaulted five Muslim men while they were leaving the mosque after Friday prayers, and that they were their “original targets”.
The students – identified as 23-year-old Aftab Ahmad and 22-year-old Amjad Ali – are both from Rajouri in Jammu and are studying Geography at the Central University of Haryana. They alleged that the accused had followed them on two-wheelers as they were heading back to campus and beat them up after catching up.
The police on Saturday said they had registered two First Information Reports in the case – one for allegedly assaulting the two students and the other for allegedly assaulting the five Muslim labourers, who were from Uttar Pradesh.
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The programme is funded by a number of UAE charities and is supervised by the Consulate in line with the "Year of Zayed " initiative.
Up to 4500 families are benefiting from the programme which seeks to distribute up to 60,000 tonnes of essential foodstuffs through mosques and Islamic centres in the main four cities of Catalonia, which accommodates Spain's largest Muslim community, estimated at 540,000 Muslims, or 7 percent of its total population.
UAE Consul General Salim Rashid Al Owais oversaw the entire programme and expressed appreciation for all the donors and their essential role in its success.
The programme is funded by Khalifa bin Zayed Nahyan Foundation, Emirates Red Crescent, Human Appeal International, UAE, Dubai Charity Association, Sharjah Charity International, and the Zayed Bin Sultan Al-Nahayan Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation.
Fredericton police say a three-month pilot project to test body cameras on officers was a success — and the next step is to test the technology for a full year.
Deputy police Chief Martin Gaudet says the cameras are another tool to help the force in its investigations and in increasing public trust.
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He says the six officers who took part in the initial pilot gave the cameras a satisfaction rating of over 80 per cent and the next test will be aimed at getting a better sense of the cost for video storage.
Gaudet says the force has earmarked $7,000 in its 2018 budget for six body-mounted cameras and storage.
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Steve Cotterill has decided to retain the services of coach Paul Williams.
The former Derby and Coventry defender Williams was due to depart Blues once Lee Carsley’s stint as caretaker came to an end.
However, the new manager was opted to add Williams to his coaching staff at least until the end of the season.
Carsley is now assistant manager, Paul Groves is first team coach, Williams assistant first team coach while Kevin Hitchcock continues to work with the goalkeepers
“Paul’s a great lad, a very good coach and I’m delighted that he will be staying with us,” Cotterill told bcfc.com.
Blues have been undergoing morning and afternoon training, akin to a mini pre-season.
Cotterill done tactical and shape work with the players as well as running and strength and conditioning sessions.
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A 23-year-old man has gone missing in the area and state police are asking the public's help in locating him.
An alert was issued Wednesday morning, July 4 in connection with the disappearance of Jacob J. Wodroska, who police say is an endangered adult in the town of Dover reported missing by his family from White Farm Road on Tuesday, July 3.
He is 6-feet tall, 210 pounds, has brown hair and blue eyes.
The last time he went missing, he took the Appalachian Trail, and was located in Massachusetts nine days later, police said.
If seen please do not approach or make contact, but call state police at (845) 677-7300.
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TORONTO — Firefighters say a large blaze that led to the evacuation of six buildings and shut down parts of midtown Toronto is now under control.
Toronto Fire Chief Matthew Pegg says the fire was extinguished at 5:45 a.m. Wednesday, nearly a day after it began burning at The Badminton and Racquet Club.
He says no one was seriously injured as more than 100 firefighters at any given time battled the blaze.
Pegg says residents and office workers won't be allowed back into the evacuated buildings until Wednesday afternoon at the earliest as they deal with expected hot spots and flare-ups throughout the day.
He says crews are now dealing with a large volume of water that has seeped into nearby buildings and hydro vaults.
He is unsure how many people were affected by the evacuations, but said only four residents needed emergency shelter overnight, with everyone else staying with family and friends.
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DAVIE, Fla. -- Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Vance Joseph is drawing interest around the NFL as a head coaching candidate.
Teams have asked the Dolphins for permission to speak with Joseph, coach Adam Gase said Monday. At least six teams are in the market for a new coach.
Joseph is drawing attention even though Miami (10-6) allowed a franchise-record 6,122 yards during the regular season. Joseph, who is in his first season with the Dolphins, dealt with a wave of injuries and helped them reach the playoffs for the first time since 2008.
Miami plays at Pittsburgh in the first round of the playoffs Sunday. Gase said he'll leave to Joseph the timing of any job interviews.
Joseph is in his 12th year as an NFL assistant.
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Three victims were hospitalized after a four-vehicle collision Wednesday afternoon in Washington Township.
None of the injuries was considered serious after the pileup at the Van Emburgh and Washington avenues.
Two flatbed tow trucks cleared the wreckage -- two of them Jeeps -- from the busy intersection.
Washington Township police, firefighters and EMS responded along with an ambulance from Hackensack University Medical Center.
Boyd A. Loving contributed to this article.
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MILWAUKEE (AP) - Workers on the new Milwaukee Bucks arena are taking a cue from the athletes who will be playing inside - and warming up before hitting the job.
Minnesota-based Mortenson is managing the $524 million project, which started last June and is expected to wrap up next fall.
Operating Group Safety Director Mel Langlais (lan-GLAY') says the morning sessions with the 500 to 600 workers squatting, stretching and wiggling "in the middle" sets a tone for the rest of the day and gets their minds focused on safety. They also meet in smaller groups midday.
In this photo taken June 6, 2017, a worker stands atop the new Milwaukee Bucks arena being built in downtown Milwaukee. The $524 million project started last June and is expected to wrap up next fall. (AP Photo/Carrie Antlfinger)
Mortenson started daily stretching about 20 years ago. Langlais says some workers were skeptical at the warmup program initially, but it has now become part of their culture.
MORIOKA, Japan (AP) — Simone Bolelli and Fabio Fognini defeated Ben McLachlan and Yasutaka Uchiyama in Saturday's doubles as Italy took a 2-1 lead over Japan in the first round of the Davis Cup.
After splitting Friday's opening singles, Italy gained the advantage after a 7-5, 6-7 (4), 7-6 (3), 7-5 doubles victory.
The winning country advances to the quarterfinals while the loser will have to win a playoff to remain in next year's World Group.
Japan must now win both Sunday's reverse singles to advance and end a three-year drought that includes losses to Canada, Britain and France.
Italy is bidding to reach the quarterfinals for the fifth time in six years.
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STREETSBORO, Ohio — Authorities say a 13-year-old boy has fatally shot his 11-year-old brother in suburban Cleveland, and police are describing the shooting as an apparent “premeditated act.”
Streetsboro police say officers were called to a home around 9:30 p.m. Monday. The 11-year-old died at a hospital.
Police say the 13-year-old has been charged with aggravated murder in Portage County Juvenile Court. Police say the gun used in the slaying was stolen from his grandfather’s home.
Police have not said what prompted the teen to shoot his brother.
Streetsboro is roughly 30 miles (48 kilometres) southeast of downtown Cleveland.
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SPRINGFIELD – Professionals in a new field will now be required to become more aware of how spot suspected domestic violence.
Starting on Jan. 1, licensed beauty professionals have to take a course on the signs of domestic violence. The course will also be given to existing licensed professionals as part of a continuing education classes.
“A new law requires a one-hour, one time continuing education course on domestic violence for professionals under the Cosmetology Act,” Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation spokesman Terry Horstman said.
The law applies to stylists, barbers, cosmetologists, estheticians, hair braiders and nail technicians.
The law will not require stylists and others to report anything they see to Police.
TYLER – The rescheduled test of Tyler’s Outdoor Warning System and Tyler Emergency Alert System will be on Thursday. At 11:00am, the City of Tyler will activate the Outdoor Warning System along with the Tyler Emergency Alert System (Sudden-link Communications). If you should have any questions concerning the operation of the Outdoor Warning System or the Tyler Emergency Alert System, please contact Amanda Cook, Tyler Police
Department at 531-1030.
There’s a crowded field of candidates running or considering the race for Kansas governor in 2018, and that means they’ll need to find ways to set themselves apart.
There are at least seven Republicans formally running, and at least four have statewide political experience in Kansas. So how to they differentiate themselves? They’ll agree on some issues, but Washburn University political scientist Bob Beatty says health care will create divisions.
“The health care issue, specifically Medicaid expansion, will be one of the key issues as we go into forums and debates,” Beatty says.
Several of the GOP candidates have connections to health care, and their opinions range from supporting Medicaid expansion to strongly opposing it. There are also at least four Democrats running for governor who will need to carve out their own spaces in the race.​
Stephen Koranda is Statehouse reporter for Kansas Public Radio, a partner in the Kansas News Service.
As the nation prepares to welcome in the New Year with a glass or two of liquid joy, here are a few ways to help you avoid the dreaded hangover. It's dangerous to go out on an empty stomach, eating something greasy before drinking will help to line the walls of your stomach.
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On Saturday, January 28, McClusky FFA members competed at the first FFA contest of the year in Napoleon. The Livestock Judging contest took place at Napoleon Livestock
Auction, and the Agronomy and Ag Sales contests took place at Napoleon High School.
The Livestock Judging team consisted of Shelby Faul, eighth place, gold; Carson Houser, silver; Michael Wolt, bronze, and Kaitlyn Haux, bronze. The team earned a silver award.
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The NZD was the best performer in Asia today, propped up by the news of a new RBNZ governor appointment. The NZD/USD pair jumped nearly 1% and reached new December highs at 0.6929 in response to the news that Adrian Orr has been appointed a governor of the …
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French football "needs" Neymar, according to the country's federation president Noel Le Graet, who said the Brazilian star "must stay" at Paris Saint-Germain.
"We need this image, he's a fantastic footballer," Le Graet told AFP Wednesday.
"He's on a five-year contract. He must stay. PSG shows that it can attract the big stars."
Neymar became the world's most expensive footballer after his transfer to PSG last August from Barcelona for a whopping fee of 222 million euros ($264 million).
He won the French player of the year prize this season despite a foot injury meaning he has not featured for the Parisian club since the end of February.
There has been constant speculation that the 26-year-old's stay in the French capital could be a short one, with Real Madrid linked to a move for the Brazilian.
PSG president Nasser al-Khelaifi has insisted, however, that he was "2,000 percent" sure Neymar would play at PSG next season, something the player himself has yet to confirm.
SONOMA, Calif. (June 14, 2017) – Race fans can enjoy more than your typical trackside beverage during the upcoming race season in Sonoma, as Tito’s Handmade Vodka has extended its official sponsorship of Sonoma Raceway. Tito’s Handmade Vodka, which is produced in Austin at Texas’ first and oldest legal distillery, will host a full-service bar at…
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There is a moment of quiet before a tsunami hits, where the ocean recedes from the shoreline. To someone standing on the beach, it can seem like the water has disappeared completely, but it's an illusion; the water is being drawn into an onrushing wave, which will eventually sweep across the land.
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The Milwaukee County medical examiner's office is investigating two snow-related deaths in Milwaukee.
Authorities say a 64-year-old man collapsed and died Monday while shoveling snow in south Milwaukee. A 76-year-old man also collapsed and died while snow blowing on the city's south side.
All Milwaukee city departments closed early on Monday because of the snowstorm. Many schools in southeastern Wisconsin canceled after-school activities. Schools closed early Monday in Germantown, where a foot of snow has fallen.
In Washington County, the State Patrol tells WTMJ radio that eight to 10 semis were involved a pileup along northbound Highway 41, just south of where the roadway splits with Highway 45.
Up to 10 inches of snow already has fallen in parts of eastern Wisconsin.
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WILDWOOD, N.J. (AP) - Police in a New Jersey beach town have released body camera footage showing the violent arrest of a Philadelphia woman accused of underage drinking over the Memorial Day weekend.
A bystander posted video online showing a Wildwood police officer punching Emily Weinman in the head during the Saturday arrest. The 20-year-old woman faces several charges, including aggravated assault on a police officer.
The body camera footage released on Wednesday shows an officer as he confronts and argues with Weinman over the discovery of alcoholic iced tea drinks in her possession. Wildwood officials say the videos show Weinman assaulting the officers first.
Police have identified the officers involved as Thomas Cannon, John Hillman and Robert Jordan.
Weinman's lawyer say the videos show police overreacted.
About 100 people came to Mardi Gras Park in downtown Mobile on Sunday evening as a show of support for racial equality and to decry white-supremacist violence in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Numerous of the attendees at the vigil brought U.S. flags and homemade signs. Worship leaders from a range of local congregations offered prayers and remarks.
The event was organized as a collaboration of various progressive community leaders.
Alison McGovern and Richard Angell talk to Jeremy Heimans and Henry Timms about the grassroots, internet-driven movements that are now shaping politics.
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Aman has just discovered the dating app Tinder and cannot wait to use it. He swipes right for every woman that the app throws up within a 100-kilometre radius in Amritsar, but finds no match. Finally, a woman named Tanuja swipes right too and they get talking.
One night, Tanuja invites Aman over, and Aman finds out who Tanuja really is. A hint: it has something to do with celebrations in India and Pakistan. The Grapevine Films production stars Shivankit Singh Parihar, Nadeem Khan, Majinder Singh and Harmit.
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An elderly woman was robbed in a Wal-Mart parking lot Saturday evening, and Crime Stoppers need your help in finding the thief. The woman was walking from the parking lot to the store when a man approached her and grabbed her purse from under her arm.
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SAN JACINTO COUNTY, Texas- Early Friday morning, police from several agencies raided a junk yard on Our Road in Shepherd, Texas, just off Highway 59, north of Cleveland.
"We've recovered approximately nine stolen vehicles in various stages of being cut up and disposed of," said Lt. John Sanchez with Montgomery County Sheriff's Office.
Montgomery county task force says at least five people are in custody facing felony charges. Lt. Sanchez added, "Our belief is that they are members of the Aryan Brotherhood."
After authorities arrived, they discovered another vehicle one street over was reported stolen the night before.
There were also several tires at the scene, investigators say there's no way to tell if they are stolen.
Steve Martin announced Monday that he is currently in Asheville recording a new record with a local band.
The Actor, comedian and musician posted on his official Facebook Page Monday morning that he’s recording the record with Steep Canyon Rangers, a bluegrass band from Asheville.
He said the VR event is for Dolby.
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2 killed, 3 injured in UTV, car crash in Lyman County
KENNEBEC, S.D. (AP) – Two people have died and three others have been injured in a collision between a utility vehicle and a car in Lyman County.
The South Dakota Highway Patrol says a 79-year-old man operating the utility vehicle and his 80-year-old female passenger were killed Tuesday night when they were hit by a car at a Highway 1806 intersection near Kennebec.
Three people in the car received minor injuries, including the 18-year-old female driver, an 18-year-old male passenger and 60-year-old female passenger. They were taken to the Chamberlain hospital, treated and released.
The Highway Patrol is investigating the crash. The victims have not been identified.
President Donald Trump has overturned an Obama-era anti-corruption rule that would have forced oil, gas and mining companies to disclose payments to foreign governments, becoming the first president in 16 years to take advantage of a law that allows him to rescind a predecessor's regulations. Trump on Tuesday signed a congressional resolution to repeal a Securities and Exchange Commission disclosure rule that was called for in the 2010 Dodd-Frank Act.
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DETROIT (AP) — A fourth person has been charged in the case of alleged genital mutilation of girls by members of a Muslim sect.
Tajera Shafiq was arraigned Wednesday in Detroit’s U.S. District Court on charges of conspiracy to commit female genital mutilation, and aiding in the practice. She was released on bond and placed under house arrest with an electronic tether.
Federal documents say Shafiq attended the cutting of two Minnesota girls in February at a Detroit-area clinic, which authorities allege was performed by Dr. Jumana Nagarwala.
Shafiq’s attorney Victoria Burton-Harris says there are no specific allegations and Shafiq didn’t perform genital mutilation.
Nagarwala and the clinic’s owners also have been charged. Her attorney denies the charges, saying she performed a religious ritual.
They belong to a sect called Dawoodi Bohra.
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BERLIN (AP) — Lawyers for the main defendant in a high-profile neo-Nazi murder trial in Germany have begun their closing arguments — five years after proceedings opened.
Beate Zschaepe, the only known survivor of the far-right National Socialist Underground group, is accused of taking part in 10 killings, two bomb attacks and several bank robberies.
The 43-year-old's lawyers told the Munich regional court Tuesday that their client didn't have an equal role in the killings committed by two deceased members of the group.
Prosecutors want life imprisonment for Zschaepe and lesser sentences for four defendants accused of helping the group. They, and lawyers representing some of the victims, finished their closing arguments in February.
The trial, which was drawn out by regular delaying motions by the defendants, is expected to conclude within weeks.
Nabil Fekir has been touted to join Liverpool
The French playmaker has been hotly touted to make the switch to Anfield in recent weeks.
Jurgen Klopp has yet to tap into the Philippe Coutinho funds made earlier in the year.
The Brazil international completed his dream move to Barcelona after a lengthy transfer saga.
He became the second-most expensive player in the world after making the switch to the Nou Camp for £142m.
The Reds have got on fine without him though, making it to the Champions League final thanks to the goalscoring exploits of Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane.
GLEN RIDGE, NJ – Following a three-game winning streak, the Glen Ridge High School varsity baseball team lost four in a row to move to a 3-5 record through April 15.
The Ridgers fell to Caldwell, 8-4, April 12, at Hurrell Field in a Super Essex Conference-Liberty Division game. The loss ended the Ridgers’ three-game winning streak.
GRHS then lost at Montclair Kimberley Academy, 5-4, April 13, in Montclair.
The Ridgers played two games on Saturday, April 15. In the morning, GRHS fell to East Side, 13-7, at Hurrell Field in a divisional game. GRHS then lost to Bloomfield, 6-5, in a night game at Bloomfield Middle School field in non-conference play. Bloomfield rallied for three runs in the bottom of the seventh inning for the win. Joe Hellevig drove in two runs and Brian Schnack and Max Haberman each had an RBI for the Ridgers against Bloomfield. GRHS head coach Liam Penberthy is a Bloomfield High School graduate who played for BHS current head coach Mike Policastro.
April 24 (Reuters) - Greene County Bancorp Inc:
* GREENE COUNTY BANCORP, INC. REPORTS RECORD HIGH NET INCOME FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2018, AND BRANCH EXPANSION IN ULSTER COUNTY
* GREENE COUNTY BANCORP INC - QTRLY EARNINGS PER SHARE $0.43
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The laboratory of materials scientist Pulickel Ajayan at Rice University, in collaboration with researchers at NASA, has developed ‘fuzzy fibers’ of silicon carbide that act like Velcro and can stand up to the punishment that materials experience in aerospace applications.
In a paper in Applied Materials and Interfaces, the researchers report that the fibers can strengthen composites used in advanced rocket engines that have to withstand temperatures up to 1600°C (2912°F). Ceramic composites in rockets now being developed use silicon carbide fibers to strengthen the material, but they can crack or become brittle when exposed to oxygen.
The Madrid City council has named a sports centre after former Super Eagles goalkeeper, Wilfred Agbonavbare.
The council recommended renaming of the Alberto Garcia Sports Center after the late Agbonavbare.
Agbonavbare who died on January 27, 2015, at the age of 48 was a cult hero in Madrid where he played for Rayo Vallecano between 1990 and 1996.
He was a member of the Super Eagles team that won the 1994 Africa Cup of Nations in Tunisia and also reached the round of 16 at the 1994 FIFA World Cup in the United States.
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Rob Gronkowski’s latest one-liners aren’t limited to dirt-biking events.
After girlfriend and Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model Camille Kostek posted a topless picture Sunday on Instagram, the Patriots tight end naturally replied to the sexy snap, given where his social handle was tagged.
“Cant wait to snuggle where I got tagged,” Gronkowski exclaimed, referencing Kostek’s chest.
Gronkowski reunited with Kostek this offseason, splashing around in an indoor pool together just last week. The couple have been on and off since 2015, following her stint as a Patriots cheerleader.
As for Gronkowski’s future in New England, the Pro Bowler continues to distance himself from the team’s facility. It is believed there is a growing discord between Gronkowski and the Patriots brain trust, particularly coach Bill Belichick.
Belichick reportedly scolded Gronkowski for utilizing the controversial TB12 method, endorsed by known Patriots foe and Tom Brady confidant Alex Guerrero, according to the Boston Herald.
An Eastbourne school has been forced to close due to issues with the gas supply.
Oakwood Primary School and the associated nursery in Magnolia Drive was closed all day today and will also be closed tomorrow (Tuesday).
At present the school has no heating or hot water due to problems with the gas supply.
A school spokesperson said on its Facebook page, “The latest updates indicate we cannot guarantee gas supplies to Oakwood School.
“Please understand that we appreciate all the problems this causes families and we are doing everything we can to make sure all services have as their highest priority making Oakwood safe and warm. None of this is within our control but we are continually chasing those involved.
“The problem is not within the school but external.”
Year 6 pupils who are preparing for SATS tests will however be able to go to Heron Park in Hampden Park tomorrow for the school day.
Already excited for next season?Announcement of Home openers might be as early as this coming Friday. Full schedule on June 20th.
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Photos of Easton Memorial Day Parade and ceremony on May 28.
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - Curo Group Holdings Corp:
* CURO GROUP SAYS UNIT ‍INTENDS TO ISSUE A NOTICE OF REDEMPTION ON FEB 5, 2018 FOR $77.5 MILLION OF ITS 12.000% SENIOR SECURED NOTES DUE 2022​ - SEC FILING
* CURO GROUP - ‍FOLLOWING REDEMPTION, $527.5 MILLION OF ORIGINAL OUTSTANDING PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NOTES WILL REMAIN OUTSTANDING​
* CURO GROUP HOLDINGS CORP - REDEMPTION DATE OF SENIOR SECURED NOTES WILL BE SET FOR MARCH 7, 2018 Source text: (bit.ly/2BPf8XR) Further company coverage:
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NORTH SMITHFIELD, R.I. (WLNE) — Rhode Island State Police have released the names of two of the victims thrown from their vehicle after a rollover crash in North Smithfield early Tuesday morning.
Karissa Harrison, 24, of Johnston, and Henry Feliz, 30, of Providence, were pronounced dead at the scene. One victim remains in critical condition at Rhode Island Hospital; their identity has not been released at this time.
State Police officials say the crash happened around 2:15 a.m. Tuesday morning on Route 146 near Pound Hill Road.
The car hit the guardrail, flipped, and landed in the grassy median between northbound and southbound lanes of the highway. They’re still investigating how the crash happened.
Crews were seen picking up parts of the car that were scattered across the median.
The scene was cleared just before 5:00 a.m.
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Roy Moore will be appearing for one final public rally Monday night in Midland City, that's near Dothan.
Moore's camp is calling it a "Drain the Swamp Rally".
Doug Jones will be meeting voters at several events across the state, starting in Birmingham on Monday morning, then in Montgomery and then ending the campaign with a rally back in Birmingham.
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FREDERICKSBURG, Ohio-- Holmes County Sheriff's deputies say normally the area near County Road is peaceful and quiet.
Lately, however, they have received several calls of break-ins of Amish businesses. Deputies in Wayne County have also received a couple reports.
“One of the things we realized is criminal do not recognize jurisdictional boundaries,” said Wayne County Capt. Doug Hunter.
“In this case, we had multiple break-ins of Amish businesses right on the Wayne and Holmes county line. We had two and several others in Holmes County. So the sheriff offices of both counties are working together to bring the suspects to justice.”
The break-ins happened from Sept. 24 through Oct. 3.
Deputies said cash and equipment, which is easy carry out, were taken during the burglaries.
If anyone has any information on the crimes, they are asked to call either the Holmes or Wayne county sheriff's offices as soon as possible.
A irreverent look at college football ...
1. If you don't want to be kicked out of a news conference by Washington State coach Mike Leach, never preface a question with the words "according to Craig James ..."
2. Never ask if the player in a full body cast will miss the next game.
3. Never ask what the player's girlfriend thinks about it.
4. Never ask how that "swing your sword" thing worked out for Blackbeard.
5. Hint: Blackbeard couldn't win the big one.
6. Which is why it's a such a touchy subject.
Editor's note: Blackbeard? Big one? Goe says he has a History degree, but I'm dubious.
7. Leach is good at knocking the stuffing out of overmatched defenses.
8. Well, unless they're from the Big Sky.
9. The Cougs are at Oregon this week, so ... uh oh.
10. Who gets to 60 first this week, Wazzu or USC?
-- Ken Goe
YOUNGSTOWN — Reports said a man with a gun early Thursday evening got away with $400 cash from a Belmont Avenue store.
Reports said a gunman dressed in black and wearing a pink bandana over his face entered the store at about 7:15 p.m, pointed a gun at a 1370 Belmont Ave. store clerk, got the money and ran out of the store.
It is the third armed robbery of a business in the neighborhood within a week.
April 28 Astellas Pharma Inc
* Says Astellas and LTL Pharma Co., Ltd.confirmed the relevant closing conditions are met on April 28 to allow the transfer of the assets related to Astellas’ 16 long-listed products in Japan to LTL Pharma
* Astellas and LTL Pharma have now satisfied the pre-agreed conditions to close the transaction, with Astellas having received 20.1 billion yen as a result
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The Los Angeles Chargers continue to be a national laughingstock. On Thursday night, Jimmy Kimmel got in on the action, ripping the franchise for its lack of impact on the city and the complete lack of buzz Dean Spanos and his marketing team have generated. Then he offered some suggestions.
Here’s what Kimmel and his team cooked up to help the Bolts. Stick through to the end for the best part:
It’s one thing when football experts and sports talk radio hosts are blasting you, it’s another when late-night shows get in on the act. And this wasn’t just a one-off joke, it was a produced piece that took time to create. I mean, Bill Simmons christening Spanos “Dumbass Dean” was great and all, but Kimmel’s bit took things to another level.
The Chargers are an absolute embarrassment and it’s not getting better any time soon.
It was a rough day for the already-roiled U.S. health insurance market: One giant merger was abandoned, another is threatened by infighting, and a major insurer announced it will stop selling coverage on public exchanges in 11 states. Both merger deals had already been rejected by federal regulators and judges, but the companies were considering appeals to those decisions.
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I still don’t quite get the term “Transient Visitor Levy” because by definition aren’t all visitors transient? No matter, but what does is whether Edinburgh would benefit.
Tourist tax supporter John Donnelly, Marketing Edinburgh’s chief executive, argues a solution is needed which “balances Edinburgh’s growing tourism demand against shrinking public budgets”.
READ MORE: Small businesses oppose tourist tax
The problem is there is no guarantee budgets would not continue to shrink because the Scottish Government currently calculates council block grants by its own formula and deducts money raised through local business rates.
So the likelihood is the £11 million expected from the new charge will just be lopped off Edinburgh’s grant.
READ MORE: Donald Anderson: How a tourist tax would help Edinburgh stay great
March 29 Abnova Taiwan Corp:
* Says it will use undistributed profit to pay cash dividends of T$ 0.4 per share to shareholders for 2016
* To use undistributed profit to distribute stock dividend worth T$ 0.3 for every one share
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/CTJ8PU
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Michael Nash talks to Eaton’s Gerard DeVito about autonomous trucking and machine learning
The comfort of drivers in the commercial vehicle (CV) industry is paramount to fleet operators, who eagerly invest in various technologies in the hope of helping their employees become safer and more efficient on the roads. Autonomous driving technology could go a long way in this respect, and as a result, truck manufacturers have to adapt the way in which they tackle design….
BERLIN, Oct 6 (Reuters) - The German government has increased its forecast for economic growth in 2017 to 1.9 percent from an earlier forecast of 1.5 percent, the Handelsblatt newspaper reported on Friday, citing unnamed government sources.
It said the government had raised its forecast for 2018 growth in gross domestic product to 2 percent from an earlier forecast of 1.6 percent.
The changes mirrored revised forecasts released by leading German institutes last week. (Reporting by Andrea Shalal; Editing by Catherine Evans)
Every week Beaverton editor-in-chief Luke Gordon Field assembles some of the country’s best comedians and writers to talk, mock and riff their way through the news of the week. Then he puts their knowledge to the test in a very important quiz where the winner gets absolutely nothing. Part panel show, part interview, the Beaverton Weekly Report is an hilarious look at what’s going on in the world around us. It’ll be just like watching CNN, only funnier and with fewer erectile dysfunction ads.
Luke and the Panel break down how the GOP lets Donald Trump distract everyone while they pass horrific laws.
Apple is acquiring Shazam, the popular app that lets people identify any song, TV show, film or advertisement by listening to and recognizing audio, Apple and Shazam representatives have confirmed to Buzzfeed. “Apple Music and Shazam are a natural fit, sharing a passion for music discovery and delivering great music experiences to our users,” Apple spokesperson Tom Neumayr said. “We have exciting plans in store, and we look forward to combining with Shazam upon approval of today’s agreement.”
Shazam already integrates with other services and apps like Apple’s Siri and Snapchat. It also sends traffic to other music apps like Spotify and Apple Music. It is not currently clear what changes will be made to the app after acquisition. While the exact price Apple is paying for Shazam is also unclear, Recode reports that the deal values the company at approximately $400 million.
Read Pitchfork’s feature “Uncovering How Streaming Is Changing the Sound of Pop.”
The teen clothing store Rue 21 announced it’s closing about one-third of its stores nationwide, or about 400 location, to focus more on its online business.
On Facebook the company said the decision to close some of the stores was difficult, but necessary.
According to the store’s website the Zanesville location will remain open, but a location in Cambridge in the Southgate Parkway will close.
The company didn’t say how soon the stores will shut their doors, though its website is promoting store closing sales.
Rue 21 is based in Cranberry, Pennsylvania.
Dec 12 (Reuters) - Reti Telematiche Italiane Spa:
* RETELIT AGREES STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH AN ASIAN LEADING INTERNATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS PLAYER
* AS PART OF PARTNERSHIP, ASIAN OPERATOR ACQUIRES FROM RETELIT 1.1 TBPS OF CAPACITY ON FIBER OPTIC SUBMARINE CABLE (AAE-1)
* AGREEMENT IN ADDITION PERMITS RETELIT TO USE A WIDE RANGE OF SERVICES MADE AVAILABLE BY ASIAN PLAYERS Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
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National Zero Waste Council says consumers are confused about what best-before
A national study says confusing and unnecessary best-before labels are a major cause of food waste in Canada.
The National Zero Waste Council says consumers are confused about what best-before labels actually mean.
It says most dates that appear on products refer only to peak quality and have little to do with whether the food is healthy to eat.
Research has found that almost 400 kilograms of food per person are lost or wasted in Canada every year — one of the highest totals in the world.
The council says consumers are responsible for almost half that waste.
The Canadian Press
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - Emperor Watch & Jewellery Ltd:
* CHAN HUNG MING RESIGNS AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Since 2013, 11 cyclists have been injured in vehicular accidents in Gunnison, begging the question, is the city safe for these travelers?
For more than a year, the Police Department has engaged in efforts to bring greater clarity to traffic laws and enforcing existing laws. As part of that effort, Police Chief Keith Robinson is proposing new rules for cyclists.
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press release: The Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR) Meadowood Neighborhood Center Life Stories Writers Group will hold a reading showcasing their work on Friday, October 20 at 6 pm at the Sequoya Branch Library, 4340 Tokay Blvd.
The Life Stories Writers Group meets Monday mornings at the MSCR Meadowood Neighborhood Center to capture and preserve pieces of memory that make up their lives. The group has published five volumes of essays. Learn from these interesting storyellers; this is the group’s fourth public reading.
MSCR operates recreation programs for all ages at the Meadowood Neighborhood Center. MSCR is a department of the Madison Metropolitan School District and offers a wide range of affordable and accessible programs including arts, enrichment, fitness, sports, swimming, afterschool programs and more. Please go to www.mscr.org or call 608-204-3000 for more information.
Lagos police command has intercepted a truck laden with huge quantity of tramadol.
Speaking at a press briefing commissioner of police edgal imohimi says that the interception was made by Policemen attached to Trade-Fair division.
He also called on the judiciary to partner the police in its bid to curb crime in the society.
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South Carolina head coach Will Muschamp discusses a number of topics at the Midlands stop of the Spurs Up Tour Tuesday.
ROME Italian investigators said on Tuesday they had foiled a plot to steal the body of legendary Formula One racing pioneer Enzo Ferrari and demand a ransom.
Ferrari, founder of the company that produces some of the world's fastest and most expensive cars, died in 1988 at the age of 90 after making the company's prancing horse logo an internationally recognised brand.
Police in Nuoro on the island of Sardinia told a news conference they suspected that a gang had planned to demand a ransom from the Ferrari family or company after spiriting away the body.
They gave no further details about the plot but said it was discovered during an investigation into arms and drug trafficking that led to a number of arrests.
Ferrari is buried in an above-ground family tomb in the San Cataldo cemetery in Modena, near the Ferrari plant at Maranello in central Italy.
(Reporting by Isla Binnie; editing by Philip Pullella/Mark Heinrich)
April 13 Biotest AG:
* Biotest informs about limited availability of albumin
* Due to an equipment failure the availability of albumin is currently limited
* Consequences on sales and annual results are currently not assessable Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
SHARE COPY LINK Clemson coach Brad Brownell reached the Midwest Regional after his Tigers beat Auburn 84-53 in the NCAA Tournament second round on March 18, 2018. Clemson faces KU and Duke plays Syracuse in the other semifinal, all three coached by Hall of Famers. NCAA Chris Fickett
Clemson coach Brad Brownell reached the Midwest Regional after his Tigers beat Auburn 84-53 in the NCAA Tournament second round on March 18, 2018. Clemson faces KU and Duke plays Syracuse in the other semifinal, all three coached by Hall of Famers. NCAA Chris Fickett
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Deux-Montagnes police say a man will be charged today in connection with a series of sexual assaults that took place over the past five years.
Police say the man, 41, will face charges of sexual assault, abduction, holding someone against their will and breaking and entering.
He is expected to appear in a Saint-Jérôme courthouse this afternoon.
The assaults took place in Deux-Montagnes, Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-Lac and Saint-Eustache.
Three of the four assaults happened at night, while the victims, who are between 16 and 25 years old, walked along a bike path in the area.
Police say the suspect would follow the victims on his bike before assaulting them.
The same man is also suspected of breaking into a home in Saint-Eustache and sexually assaulting a 67-year-old woman.
Police arrested the man Thursday morning at his home in Saint-Eustache and searched his residence.
Police believe there are other victims and are asking them to come forward. They can reach investigators at 450-473-4686, extension 218.
Mr. Briggs was a native of Elizabethton, TN and the son of the late JoAnn Reed Bryant. Also preceded in death by his nephew Travis Bradshaw.
Mr. Briggs was of the Baptist faith.
Mr. Briggs graduated from ETSU in 1977.
Mr. Briggs worked for the state of Florida as a Computer Audit Analyst.
Survivors include two sisters, Dolores Moore and Karen McLaughlin, one brother, Teddy Bryant; nephews, Alex Moore and Jeremy Moore, one niece LeAnn McLaughlin; two aunts, Lena Deal and Sarah Sherrill, two uncles Clarance Reed and Jerry Reed; and numerous cousins.
Funeral services will be Thursday January 5, 2016 7:00PM at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home with Pastor Curtis Hurt officiating. The family will receive family and friends from 5:00 to 7:00 PM prior to the service.
Graveside services will be Friday 10:00 AM at Mount Wesley Cemetery. Pallbearers will be family and friends.
Condolences may be sent to the Briggs family at www.dillow-taylor.com
Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home and Cremation Services 423-753-3821
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Chicago's tab for open records lawsuits climbs dramatically
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CHICAGO -- The $670,000 the city of Chicago paid out in 2016 to settle lawsuits alleging violations of the state's open records law was nearly five times what it paid over the previous eight years.
The Chicago Tribune (http://trib.in/2iqoFyx ) reports that 19 of the 27 cases in which there were payouts last year involved the police department. The largest single payout was $97,500, stemming from the city's legal fight over a dashboard camera video of the fatal shooting of teenager Laquan McDonald by Officer Jason Van Dyke. A judge ultimately ordered the city to release the video.
The newspaper reports that Mayor Rahm Emanuel's administration still faces 54 open records lawsuits. The city's law department says it is working to improve how it handles open records requests.
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Information from: Chicago Tribune, http://www.chicagotribune.com
The Highland County Democratic Women will hold their annual Basket Bazaar, with a carry-in dinner and auction, on Tuesday, May 1 beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Highland County Administration Building.
The guest speaker will be Ohio Treasurer candidate Rob Richardson.
Also attending will be John D. Knauff, candidate for Highland County commissioner, and possibly Jill Schiller and Janet Everhard, candidates running for Congress, 2nd Congressional District; Justin Grimes, candidate for state representative 91st District; Scott Dailey, candidate for state Senate, District 17.
Meat, drinks and table service will be provided. An auction will be held with John Knauff as auctioneer.
The public is cordially invited.
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Art Basel is over, but Miami's next cultural extravaganza isn't far off. The Miami Jewish Film Festival (MJFF) will return this January for its 21st year. January 11 through 25, MJFF will screen 62 films from 20 countries and host numerous filmmakers and special guests.
“This year’s Miami Jewish Film Festival program is monumental in the breadth of talent breaking through in each of the beautifully rich, distinct, and emotional stories that transcend geographical boundaries,” says Igor Shteyrenberg, executive director of MJFF.
“It is during uncertain and tumultuous times like these that we most need artists and storytellers, and this year’s program is a testament to the unending capacity of film to move us, impact our lives, and even provide much-needed escapism. In their own unique way, these 62 films will fill you with hope and optimism at the unique power of our medium to inspire a true sense of wonder.”
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BOSTON — Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski says he is returning for his ninth NFL season.
Gronkowski made the announcement in a post on Instagram Tuesday. Gronkowski said he met with coach Bill Belichick to inform him of his intention to return, adding he’s “been working out, staying in shape and feel great.”
Gronk previously hinted at considering retirement following New England’s Super Bowl loss to the Eagles in February.
He appeared in 14 games during the 2017 season and led the team in receiving with 69 catches for 1,084 yards and eight touchdowns.
Gronkowski was knocked out of last season’s AFC championship game with a concussion, but was able to return in time for the Super Bowl. He missed the Patriots’ 2017 Super Bowl win over Atlanta after undergoing back surgery.
Adekunle Gold, Simi & 2Baba feature in Jon Ogah’s New Music Video “Uncle Suru” | See Exclusive B.T.S. Photos & Video
Contemporary singer Jon Ogah is set to release a new single which features Adekunle Gold & Simi. The song is a refix of his famous “Uncle Suru” track and is set to be released along with a video that stars veteran artiste 2baba. Jon himself explained the inspiration for the song “Uncle Suru” as well […]
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MANSFIELD, Conn. (AP) — The University of Connecticut has hired a former NFL coach to the men’s basketball team who made national headlines for tripping a player.
UConn announced Wednesday it has hired Sal Alosi as the team’s director of human performance. The 41-year-old will replace Ed Streit, who was last season’s strength and conditioning coach.
Alosi was suspended and fined $25,000 by the New York Jets in 2010 after he tripped a Miami Dolphins player during a game.
He was later hired by the University of California, Los Angeles, where he got into a confrontation with Sean “P. Diddy” Combs in 2015.
UConn men’s basketball coach Dan Hurley says Alosi has learned from his experiences and will bring “intensity and toughness” to the team.
The details of his contract have not been released.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is finalizing the details of a set of immigration principles that could upend efforts to come up with a permanent fix for the status of young immigrants who came to the country illegally as children.
People familiar with ongoing discussions say the principles are expected to include elements of proposed legislation that would dramatically reduce legal immigration rates. Also to be pursued is an overhaul of the green card system to prevent extended family members from joining permanent residents in the U.S., including siblings and adult children.
The White House is expected to endorse principles of a bill that aims to give local law enforcement officials the power to enforce immigration laws and allow states to write their own immigration legislation.
India’s weather office defines average, or normal, rainfall as between 96 percent and 104 percent of a 50-year average of 89 cm for the entire four-month season beginning June. (Reuters)
India’s crucial monsoon rains are expected to be average in 2017, a senior official at the weather office said on Tuesday, easing concerns over farm and economic growth in the world’s leading producer of an array of farm goods. Monsoon rains in 2017 would be 96 percent of a long-term average, KJ Ramesh, director general of the state-run India Meteorological Department, told a news conference.
India’s weather office defines average, or normal, rainfall as between 96 percent and 104 percent of a 50-year average of 89 cm for the entire four-month season beginning June.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The IRS says it’s following President Donald Trump’s executive order on health care by easing enforcement of the unpopular Obama-era requirement for people to have coverage or risk fines.
Trump directed federal agencies to ease the health law’s rules after he took office.
An IRS spokesman says the IRS had planned to start rejecting returns this year on which the taxpayer failed to indicate whether or not he had coverage.
But the IRS says it will keep processing such returns, as it has in the past.
Many of the law’s supporters consider the coverage requirement essential for nudging younger, healthy people into the insurance pool to keep premiums in check.
The IRS says the requirement is still the law.
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NEW YORK (AP) - Short-lived White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci says if it were up to him, top adviser Steve Bannon would be gone from President Donald Trump's administration.
But, he notes, "it's not up to me."
"The Mooch," a few weeks removed from his spectacular flameout following an expletive-laden conversation with a reporter, appeared Monday on CBS' "Late Show" with Stephen Colbert. Colbert has seen his ratings soar since Trump's inauguration with his relentless comedic attacks.
Colbert showed a picture of Scaramucci former White House Chief of Staff Reince Priebus glaring at each other. Scaramucci said there was "no love lost" between the two.
He said he and Priebus got along well when he was writing checks to the Republican National Committee, which Priebus once led.
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Replace your old, mismatched flatware with these discounted sets from Royal. All of them are about 25% off today as part of Amazon’s one-day sale. They’re offering a set of 20 pieces, 40 pieces, and 60 pieces, so grab one that works best for you. Most importantly, all the utensils are dishwasher safe.
March 20 (Reuters) - Imperial Brands Plc:
* ‍SALE OF OTHER TOBACCO PRODUCTS IN USA​
* ‍DISPOSAL OF A RANGE OF OTHER TOBACCO PRODUCTS INCLUDING ROLL YOUR OWN BRANDS, TUBES, TIPS, CIGARETTE PAPERS AND OTHER ACCESSORIES IN USA​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Tonight under clear skies temperatures will fall quickly and below freezing in rural areas. A widespread sharp frost will form and a ice warning has been issued across central areas, although slippery surfaces are possible anywhere there's frost across the UK.
From the west cloud will spread inland helping to bring temperatures back up tomorrow morning. It'll be a cloudier day, however the far south will hold onto the best spells of sunshine. Temperatures remain cold but slightly higher than today.
After a frosty start, Sheffield will enjoy a dry and sunny morning.
The skies will turn hazier during the afternoon but there will still be spells of sunshine.
According to the Met Office, temperatures will reach a high of 10C in the city.
Sun International released its year end results today, reporting revenue growth of 12 per cent attributable to the inclusion of the results of Sun Dreams, Sun Slots, and Time Square.
Joining CNBC Africa is Anthony Leeming, Sun International CEO.
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Schick to be Icardi heir
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Reports suggest that Inter are continuing to press for Sampdoria forward Patrik Schick as a backup for Mauro Icardi.
According to Tuttosport, the Nerazzurri want to adopt a long-term project in order to eventually create a replacement for the Argentine, who has a €110m release clause in his contract.
There are similarities in the way the two players started their careers in Italy, with captain Icardi having scored 10 goals in 31 appearances for Samp in 2012-13.
Since arriving from Sparta Prague in the summer, 21-year-old Schick has netted eight times in just five starts and 16 substitute appearances for the Blucerchiati.
It was reported earlier in the week that Inter sporting director Piero Ausilio had met with the player’s agent in order to negotiate a deal for the coming summer.
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Baku. 12 February. REPORT.AZ/ Damage to the Iraqi infrastructure during the fight against the terrorist organization "Islamic State" (IG) amounted to $ 5.7 bln.
Report informs citing the Kommersant, experts from the World Bank and the Iraqi authorities said.
Thus, destruction of residential buildings estimated at $ 16 bln, destruction of power plants and power networks - $ 7 bln, destruction of buildings in schools and universities - $ 2.4 bln.
Experts note that the additional costs for improving the system of governance and oil and gas infrastructure in the affected regions of Iraq increase the cost of reconstruction to $ 88 bln.
Notably, in early December of last year, Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi proclaimed victory over the IG.
Boeing Co warned employees on Monday that it plans another round of involuntary layoffs that will affect hundreds of engineers, according to a source and a memo seen by Reuters.
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The layoffs are set to start June 23, and follow a prior involuntary reduction of 245 workers set for May 19, according to the memo from John Hamilton, vice president of engineering at Boeing Commercial Airplanes. Boeing did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
(Reporting by Alwyn Scott; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
American Serena Williams cruised to a straight set victory over Viktoriya Tomova on Wednesday to advance to the third round at Wimbledon.
The No. 25 ranked Williams easily won the first set 6-1 and finished it off by winning the second 6-4.
Williams used a powerful serve to win 84% of her first serves and 71% of her second serves to put the match away. She broke Tomova three times on her way to the victory.
The 36-year-old is one of the most accomplished female tennis players of all-time, winning 23 Grand Slam titles including seven at Wimbledon.
Williams last won in London in 2016 and will look to get back on top this year. She will face the winner of Tatjana Maria vs. Kristina Mladenovic in the third round.
The players for Ventura College, a junior college in California, thought they were getting a new transfer quarterback named Dreaj Foge. What they didn’t know was that Foge was really Rams quarterback Jared Goff.
Goff teamed up with Red Bull to prank the team as the transfer quarterback set to take the starter’s job. Goff sported a wig, fake tattoos and a prosthetic mole in hopes of fooling his new teammates who were told the cameras were for a JUCO football documentary.
The prank seemed to work to perfection.
Goff made a point to play into the character all to make the players feel disrespected. He asked the actual quarterback if he was the punter and intentionally overthrew passes just so he could blame his receivers.
Then, he started trying and wowed his new teammates.
When the team’s head coach, Steven Mooshagian, revealed that he had brought in an NFL quarterback, the players went absolutely nuts. Goff had them fooled.
Scout groups and school children planted hundreds of trees at a campsite on Saturday.
Led by Marlow district scout leader Neil Wragg, more than 100 children planted more than 500 trees at Pheasants Hill Campsite near Hambleden.
The trees were supplied for free by The Woodland Trust.
Schools and scout groups from across Slough, Burnham, Maidenhead and Marlow took part.
Neil said it was about the children leaving a legacy and that it would be interesting to see what the trees look like in the next five years.
“I just wanted to create a better site,” Neil said.
“The children learn how to identity the different trees and leave a bit of themselves at the site really.
“It teaches them about nature and the environment and hopefully makes them want to return and see how many survive.
“It was big challenge with the weather being so cold.
“But that’s what being a scout is all about.”
Kendra Leinor, Will Kane win top academic awards at SOSS
Imagine having an overall average of nearly 96 per cent in high school.
Well, Kendra Leinor doesn’t have to imagine that at all because that’s her average at Southern Okanagan Secondary School. And she’s only a junior.
Leinor received the top junior academic student award on Tuesday during a school-wide ceremony in Frank Venables Theatre.
Her overall average is 95.75 per cent.
Will Kane won the top senior academic award for obtaining an overall average of 94.7 per cent.
In your business, how useful do you find security-related apps? (Answer all that apply.)
1. Customers love them!
2. My customers like them but wish there was just one app to control everything.
3. Apps that help me design or install are really useful.
4. They are a necessary evil.
5. I don’t think they are particularly helpful to me or my customers.
April 10 Dryships Inc
* Announces agreement to amend its secured revolving facility with Sifnos Shareholders Inc to extend the facility' s maturity and make it unsecured
* Dryships Inc - As part of amendment, Sifnos facility will cease to be secured by all of company's present and future assets
* Dryships Inc - As part of amendment, Sifnos facility maturity will be extended from 3 years to 5 years Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) – The man convicted of killing a mother and her child has been sentenced to 44 years to life in prison.
Bryan Redden pleaded guilty back in January to killing Crystal Reilly and her 4-year-old daughter Lilly Frasier.
Redden told a judge in January that he slit both of their throats with a kitchen knife.
Redden’s friend said he struggles with heroin addiction and was high at the time of the crime.
ELIZABETH, N.J. — A lawyer for a man accused of setting off bombs in New Jersey and New York City wants charges related to a shootout dismissed.
NJ.com reports (http://bit.ly/2lPSTJN ) Union County Deputy Public Defender Peter Liguori, who is representing Ahmad Rahimi, filed pre-trial motions, including one to strike repetitive counts in the indictment against Rahimi.
Twenty-eight-year-old Rahimi is charged with five counts of attempted murder for the Sept. 19 gun battle in Linden, New Jersey. At the time, he was being sought for planting bombs in Manhattan, near a charity run in Seaside Park, and in a trash can in Elizabeth.
Liguori argues prosecutors failed to present sufficient evidence to support charges he tried to kill Linden police officers.
Rahimi is also facing a federal trial over the bomb charges.
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A Malaysian judge has approved bail at $250,000 for former Prime Minister Najib Razak in corruption case
The Warriors topped the Titans on Oct. 6, 2017.
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We wish to inform you that the Board of Directors at its Meeting held on December 11, 2017:1. has approved the acquisition of Centrum Financial Services Limited, Centrum Microcredit Private Limited and Centrum Housing Finance Limited, step-down subsidiary companies from the immediate subsidiary company i.e. Centrum Retail Services Limited. The details, as required under Regulation 30 read with Schedule III to the SEBI(LODR) Regulations, 2015 and SEBI circular dated September 09, 2015, are mentioned in Annexure; and2. has authorised the Fund Raising Committee to determine requirements of funds from time to time and take all such necessary actions and decisions including the mode of raising capital, price, ratio, timing etc. including the nature of securities such as preference shares, debentures, QIPs, right issue etc.The Meeting of the Board of director of the Company commenced at 03:30 P.M. and concluded at 07:30 P.M.Source : BSE
Speech to Text for Caucus for Cannabis Training
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a campaign that aims to end marijuana prohibition in minnesota is hoping to gather support from rochester residents this weekend. pot legal-vo-1 pot legal-vo-2 the minnesota campaign for full legalization will host a caucus for cannabis training tomorrow afternoon at the rochester library. they will have information on how to introduce a resolution for those who plan on attending precinct caucus meetings next week. xxx pot legal-sot-1 pot legal-sot-2 "the ultimate goal is to have influence on the parties action agendas and platforms because this is an important piece of policy in minnesota we want to see both main parties supporting it." the campaign is hosting several cannabis caucus training events across the state this weekend. /
Judges commence strike in Plateau
A sso c iati o n of Sharia, Area and Customary Courts of Nigeria, SACCJAN, Plateau State chapter, said yesterday that it has commenced an indefinite strike over non-payment of dressing allowances owed them for the past eight years. Addressing newsmen in Jos, Chairman of the Forum of Judges, Ayuba Dazel, urged the 140 judges […]
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ABUJA-MEMBERS of the House of Representatives on Wednesday resolved to set up an adhoc committee to investigate the recovered Gen Sani Abacha loot from 1998 till date.
To this end, the adhoc committee is expected to dig out all recoveries made and mode of payments, how the money was disbursed and report back to the House within the next six weeks.
This development was sequel to a motion under matters of public importance entitled: ‘Urgent Need To Stop The Federal Government From Expending The Last Tranche Of The Abacha Loot Or Any Recovered Loot At All Without Parliamentary Approval’, promoted by Rep Sunday Karimi, PDP, Kogi.
Details soon…
MADRID, March 19 (Reuters) - Spanish police freed the wife of the honorary consul of Mali after a man held her prisoner inside its Barcelona consulate, a Catalan regional police spokeswoman said.
The woman and the man, from Mali, were not hurt during the joint operation by regional police and special forces of the national police.
Regional police said the man, who was detained by national police, wanted his "administrative situation" resolved, without giving more details.
(Reporting By Jesús Aguado; additional information by Andres Gonzalez; editing by Richard Balmforth and John Stonestreet)
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Audrey Y. Lewis, 80, of Wood River, died at 3:09 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 29, 2016, at Alton Memorial Hospital.
Visitation will be 9 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017, at Marks Mortuary in Wood River. Burial will follow in Wanda Cemetery in South Roxana.
JONES MILLS, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania man says he used flashing dashboard lights to mimic a police speed trap — but only so he could slow down vehicles speeding past his rural home and killing deer and endangering people.
Fifty-seven-year-old Ricky McMillen tells WPXI-TV (http://bit.ly/2z3i8zF ) that he used the flashing lights on his car because he's been complaining about speeders for years and getting few results. What he says he has gotten is very smelly deer carcasses along the road in Donegal Township, about 50 miles southeast of Pittsburgh.
State police charged McMillen on Thursday with impersonating a public servant and displaying improper lights.
McMillen says he's been using the lights for a while and they've worked well.
McMillen has been mailed a summons to appear for a preliminary hearing Dec. 15.
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Information from: WPXI-TV, http://www.wpxi.com
CLEVELAND, Ohio - More than 1,800 re-enactors are expected to participate in one of the largest World War II living history displays in the country, August 17-19, in the annual D-Day Conneaut event in Ashtabula County's Conneaut Township Park.
The event features re-creations of the battles involved in the Allied 1944 invasion of Normandy, France, during World War II. Nearly 25,000 people attended the event last year, including about 150 World War II veterans.
In addition to mock battles, including the climactic beach assault on August 19 at 3 p.m., D-Day Conneaut features a variety of displays, weapons demonstrations, vendors, and educational workshops.
Admission and parking is free. Off-site parking with shuttles to the event are available.
Conneaut Township Park is located off Interstate 90 (Exit 241), five miles west of the Pennsylvania border.
For details visit www.dday.ohio.us.
A Manistee woman currently in prison was recently charged with maintaining a meth lab.
On June 2nd, Ashleigh Geeting, a 19-year-old from Manistee was in court facing a two count felony warrant.
Geeting was arraigned on charges of maintaining a meth lab and possession of meth.
Her charges come from an investigation that began back in February.
The Manistee City Police Department got a tip that a wanted fugitive was at the Harborview Apartment.
Officers responded to the location and located Geeting.
During the investigation they found that she had outstanding warrants for her arrest.
Officers also say they saw many of the items used to make meth. Detectives from SSCENT were called in to assist and investigate the meth materials.
The meth charges are a result of the SSCENT investigation. The most serious charge is a felony punishable by up to 20-years in prison and a possible $25,000 fine.
Geeting is currently in prison on an unrelated larceny charge.
Optical illusions appear when our brain is trying to make sense of what we see.
Using light, colour and patterns, many optical illusions trick the brain into seeing things that aren’t really there, or seeing a distorted version of an image.
They occur because of the brain trying to make sense of the image and constant goings on around us.
A good optical illusion can leave you dazed and confused, scratching your head for the correct answer, while your brain teases you.
One particular optical illusion confusing Britons is a colourful grid split into four, with horizontal lines running through it.
There are on the Billboard story from Sunday, titled J. Cole's HBO Documentary Brings Black Perseverance to the Forefront. In it, Billboard reports that:
J. Cole is pictured following a New Year's Eve performance at the Light Nightclub at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino on Dec. 31, 2015 in Las Vegas. Lauded as one of the rap game's most powerful voices, J. Cole uses his newly-released documentary, 4 Your Eyez Only , to take a backseat to talking.
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(WIAT) — Tickets have gone on sale now for the 13th Annual Barber Vintage Festival.
The motorcycle festival lasts for three days, and includes a swap meet, daredevil acts, food, and live entertainment.
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BERLIN A deal on reforms struck between Greece and its lenders is an "important intermediate step", a spokesman for the German Finance Ministry said on Tuesday, adding that more clarity was, however, still needed on issues like Greece's primary surplus.
"The ongoing second review of the aid programme for Greece has not yet been completed," the spokesman said.
"The work continues. The aim is that the programme review can be completed in the Eurogroup on May 22," he added.
(Reporting by Rene Wagner; Writing by Michelle Martin; Editing by Madeline Chambers)
Gallinari scored 24 points (8-14 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 5-5 FT) while adding nine rebounds, an assist, a steal and a block in 30 minutes during Saturday's 113-103 win over the Bulls.
After missing 38 of the last 40 games with a hip injury, Gallinari has returned and scored 39 points in two contests, helping to pick up some of the scoring slack from Blake Griffin. The Clippers will be relying on a more balanced offensive approach since dealing away their franchise player, so Gallinari should see plenty of the ball in the second half as long as he can avoid any further injuries -- easier said than done for a player who has suited up for more than 63 games just once in the last six campaigns.
French leftist Jean-Luc Melenchon condemned the stance of Greece's leftist Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras in critical talks with EU leaders in the summer of 2015 in comments made public on Tuesday ahead of the second round of French presidential elections.
"I am not Alexis Tsipras, I don't negotiate for 17 hours with people who offend me," told French daily Le Parisien.
Responding to criticism over his pledges to renegotiate EU charter treaties, Melenchon said, "I represent France. The Germans have never faced a France that says 'no' to them."
Melenchon has seen his popularity rise in recent weeks, bolstering his hopes for the presidential elections. The first round of the polls are set for April 23 to be followed by a runoff between the top two candidates on May 7 if no one gains a clear majority in the first round.
Bill Maher discussed a potential civil war in America during a segment with Michael Moore last Friday.
Moore admits the left has no means of protection against well-armed conservatives but says the military is on their side.
Yes, the delusional left ACTUALLY thinks the military is on their side.
Maher also interviewed Ben Shapiro last Friday and in doing so made it abundantly clear that not only is he totally ignorant of the viewpoints of conservatives, but he is in fact completely blinded by his partisanship.
6/15/17 – 5:14 A.M.
Bridge repair work will close a section of I-75 near Bluffton for the next two nights. ODOT says crews will close the northbound lanes of the interstate under Bentley Road starting at 10 p.m. tonight through 6 a.m. Friday. Workers will close the southbound lanes in the same area from 10 p.m. Friday through 6 a.m. Saturday.
The construction plan uses the Bentley Road entrance and exit ramps to maintain I-75 traffic. Area drivers won’t be able to use the Bentley Road overpass to get over I-75 during the traffic change.
ODOT is replacing the bridge deck on the Bentley Road bridge.
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has called for Mexico to take urgent action in the northern border city of Nuevo Laredo, where at least 23 people have disappeared since the start of February.
The human rights authority says there are strong indications that a federal security force is responsible. It says a local human rights organization believes there have been at least 40 such disappearances.
In a statement Wednesday, the U.N. office said that it had documented the disappearances of 21 males and two females, including at least five minors.
According to statements to U.N. investigators, the disappearances typically occur at night while the victims are walking along or driving on roads. Sometimes their burned and bullet-riddled vehicles are found on roadsides.
Tamba Surf Knows How To Give Back
Tamba Surf Co. hosted an ‘Ohana Appreciation Day during the June 3 Kapa‘a Art Walk, showering the community with ‘ono food and lots of fun.
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A fight between two women ended with one being stabbed to death, and the woman suspected of the stabbing being convicted this week in Calhoun County Superior Court
May 2 Allianz SE
* Says invests in Affinity Water in UK
* Says has reached an agreement to acquire 100 pct of the equity interest in Affinity Water
* Says transaction is expected to be completed by the end of May Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
Oman-based Bank Nizwa has announced new rate of 5.25 per cent for properties that are readily available
The reduced rate aims to offer a speedy solution for people looking for ethical financing for home ownership, customers opting for the competitive rate will be able to purchase their property of choice under the principles of Ijarah financing, reported local daily, Times of Oman.
Arif Al Zaabi, Acting Head of Retail at Bank Nizwa, said the property financing offers personalised end-to-end services that meet the unique requirements of our growing customer base.
Feb 14 Incyte Corp :
* Incyte and Agenus amend collaboration agreement
* Says Agenus to receive $80 million from Incyte
* Incyte Corp - amended agreement converts ongoing GITR and ox40 antibody programs from co-funded development and profit-sharing arrangements to royalty-bearing programs
* Agenus would now become eligible to receive 15 percent royalties on global net sales of each approved product
* Incyte Corp - parties also entered into separate stock purchase agreement whereby Incyte will purchase 10 million shares of Agenus common stock today at $6 per share
* Says ongoing tim-3 and lag-3 antibody programs remain royalty-bearing programs, at tiered rates of 6 to 12 percent Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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1:54 Ever wonder why we make New Year's resolutions?
2:11 Watch trailer for 'Fantastic Beasts,' J.K. Rowling screenplay starring Eddie Redmayne
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On Wednesday’s “Full Frontal” on TBS, host Samantha Bee slammed the Trump administration over separating children from their families at the border and urged Ivanka Trump “do something about your dad’s immigration practices you feckless c*nt.”
Bee said, “Ivanka Trump, who works at the White House, chose to post the second most oblivious tweet we’ve seen this week. You know, Ivanka, that’s a beautiful photo of you and your child, but let me just say, one mother to another, do something about your dad’s immigration practices, you feckless c*nt. He listens to you. Put on something tight and low-cut and tell your father to fucking stop it. Tell him it was an Obama thing and see how it goes, OK?”
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March 19 (Reuters) - Longlife Holding Co Ltd
* Says co’s unit JAPAN LONG LIFE plans to set up a new senior-care home in Osaka, with total investment of about 1.5 billion yen
* Says the new senior-care home will start business from January 2020
* Says unit will take out loan of 1.5 billion yen from Resona Bank, Limited on March 29, to fund the establishment
Source text in Japanese: goo.gl/3XBvMw
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
Jakarta : The chief executive of Cambodia's oldest independent news outlet, Marcus Holmes, says the Phnom Penh Post is not in danger of closing down, despite reports to the contrary.
Malcolm Turnbull with Cambodian PM Hun Sen at the ASEAN meeting in Sydney last week. Photo: Nick Moir
Last September, rival paper the Cambodia Daily was shut by the Cambodian government amid a broader crack down by Prime Minister Hun Sen on opposition politicians and the free press.
The president of the Cambodian National Rescue Party, Kem Sokha, was arrested and other opposition figures have been thrown in jail or are in hiding .
The Daily had a $US6.3 million ($A8.2 million) tax bill slapped on it and went down in a blaze of glory, declaring on its final front page that Cambodia was making a "Descent Into Outright Dictatorship".
Talk has now turned in Phnom Penh to the future of the Post , which is widely read and publishes criticism of the strongman leader's regime in both English and Khmer.
NAB arrests law college principal
ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Rawalpindi arrested principal of Islamabad Law College (ILC) Attiqur Rehman on charges of corruption and corrupt practices and cheating public at large by defrauding millions of rupees from students on account of admission and tuition fee fraudulently claiming its affiliation with Islamia University, Bahawalpur.
According to NAB, Islamabad Law College enrolled 209 students for the session of 2015-2016 without having NOC from HEC and valid affiliation from any degree awarding university.
The accused received millions of rupees on account of admission and tuition fee fraudulently claiming its affiliation with Islamia University, Bahawalpur and after that, he closed the college campus and absconded.
On Saturday, Jan. 21, folks from all over Charlotte took to the streets to demand respect for women's rights. Early reports from police suggest more than 10,000 people marched from First Ward Park to Romare Bearden Park.
April 6 CBOE Holdings Inc
* March total adv for options was 6.9 million versus 5.8 million
* March total volume for options was 159.4 million contracts, up 25.8 percent
* March total volume for U.S equities matched was 30.47 billion shares, down 14.2 percent
* Q1 average RPC for index options and futures expected to be slightly lower than amounts for two-months ended Feb 28, 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — The World Food Program says five people were hurt when a small plane with its humanitarian service was involved in an accident during takeoff from a remote airstrip in Congo's Kasai region.
A United Nations statement on Wednesday says two crew members and three passengers sustained minor injuries in the accident in Kamonia.
It gives no further details, saying the cause of the crash will be investigated.
The statement says the five people have been taken to a local medical facility and a helicopter and plane have been mobilized to take them to the capital, Kinshasa for further treatment.
What is the best thing about the Nevada County Fair?
The food
The people
The rides
The vendors
All of the above
I don't like the fair
SHELBY COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — A Shelby County mother went to court today to face reckless murder charges in the death of her toddler son.
Police say Sommer Wilford crashed her car outside a bank in Alabaster in February 2014. When firefighters arrived, the car was on fire.
The crew found the body of her 20-month-old son, Jayden, inside the car after controlling the flames. Officials say Wilford did not tell first responders her child was inside the car.
Disney announced on Thursday that it will launch a new Star Wars animated series on YouTube, according to Mashable.
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Re: Trudeau must amend terrible anti-terrorism bill, Opinion Dec. 21
Trudeau must amend terrible anti-terrorism bill, Opinion Dec. 21
I support Ann Cavoukian and Micheal Vonn in calling for the total repeal of the notorious Bill C51 and supplement it here below six ways in which the bill could adversely affect the lives of citizens. These were advanced by an opinion piece by Megan Drysdale of the Canadian Journalists for Free Expression in 2015:
Private information will no longer be private; innocent words can be interpreted as terrorism; online posts will be censured; protesting could put one in government surveillance; travel may be restricted without explanation; and material possessions may be seized.
For these reasons and many others, the Prime Minister is obliged to his supporters to honour his promise and get rid of this bill altogether.
Massachusetts has pushed back the decision date for its 800MW offshore wind call by a month until 23 May.
Officials need more time to consider bids put forward by Orsted and Eversource, Avangrid and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, and Deepwater Wind.
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Feds set east coast offshore meet
01 May 2017 The Request for Proposals resulted in “a robust and sophisticated suite of proposals for offshore wind energy generation and associated transmission networks”.
More than 20 bids were lodged by the companies involved, “some with mutliple pricing and other options including several complex scenarios that require detailed and demanding analysis”.
A decision was originally due on 23 April. Contract “execution” is scheduled for 2 July.
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The Latest on the final sentencing hearing for disgraced former sports doctor Larry Nassar (all times local):
5:55 p.m.
A man who tried to attack Larry Nassar in a Michigan courtroom has publicly apologized again and insists he's "no hero."
Randall Margraves told reporters Friday that he's remorseful and embarrassed. He says, "This cannot be a lawless society."
Margraves lunged at the disgraced former sports doctor after listening to two daughters speak in court about how they were sexually abused. A third daughter also says she was a victim. Sheriff's deputies tackled Margraves.
Margraves says he lost control when it appeared that Nassar was shaking his head during his daughters' statements.
Morgan Margraves says her father was hearing some details for the first time. She says he reacted "like most fathers would have done, and probably wanted to do, in a situation like this."
Facebook shares have fallen around five per cent after media reports that a political consultancy that worked on President Trump's campaign gained inappropriate access to data on 50 million Facebook users. Sonia Legg reports
LONDON Everton have been dealt another injury blow ahead of Saturday's Premier League derby against Liverpool after defender Ramiro Funes Mori was injured while playing for Argentina.
Funes Mori left the field on a stretcher clutching his left knee after 36 minutes as Argentina lost 2-0 to Bolivia in a World Cup qualifier in La Paz on Tuesday.
He has made 26 appearances for Everton this season and would have been in Everton manager Ronald Koeman's plans for the lunchtime kickoff at Anfield.
The international break has not been kind to Everton's defence with Seamus Coleman breaking his leg while playing for Ireland against Wales last Friday.
Everton have not commented on the severity of Funes Mori's injury but it seems unlikely he will be fit.
(Reporting by Martyn Herman, editing by Ed Osmond)
Turkish foreign minister heads to Kuwait in Qatar crisis - sources
ISTANBUL, June 14 Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu was to travel to Kuwait on Wednesday evening after completing a visit to Qatar, foreign ministry sources said, in his quest to broker an end to a dispute betweeen the Gulf state and other Arab countries.
Enjoy land in La Jolla! On a half acre of land this 3500 square foot 3 bedroom 4 bath home brings your mind to rest with a calming expansive yard. On the grounds you have a pool and spa, Bauchi ball court, fruit trees, 2 outdoor fireplaces with patios through out, and manicured landscape. The home also has full solar with over $500,000 in renovations.
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DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – The Missouri man who died in a deadly semi crash in Preble County Monday has been identified. Ohio State Highway Patrol said speed was a factor in the crash that killed Theodore Stocker, III, 41, who’s semi ran into the back end of a flatbed trailer.
Stocker worked for Swift Transportation. A search of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration showed Swift Transportation drivers have been involved in more than 650 crashes over the past two years, and of those crashes, 65 were fatal like Monday night’s multi-vehicle crash in Preble County.
Swift transportation has over 21,000 drivers on the road.
A Safety Measurement System report also revealed the company has roughly 40,000 inspections and 46-percent included violations.
Swift Transportation did not return our calls for comment.
BALTIMORE (AP) — Organizers say nurses at Johns Hopkins Hospital are overworked and underpaid compared with counterparts elsewhere and could form a union.
The National Nurses United collective bargaining director for the mid-Atlantic region, Corey Lanham, tells The Baltimore Sun that nurse turnover at the hospital is high because of short staffing and declining benefits.
Organizers would need the majority of the 3,200 nurses at the hospital to sign cards expressing interest in holding a vote through the National Labor Relations Board to unionize.
Johns Hopkins wouldn’t comment on the organizing bid to the newspaper, but released a statement acknowledging “limited contact by a California labor union” with some nurses.
In 2014, service workers at the hospital went on strike that ended with the most senior workers securing a $15 minimum wage.
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Information from: The Baltimore Sun, http://www.baltimoresun.com
The alliance of France’s Renault SA and two Japanese automakers — Nissan Motor Co. and Mitsubishi Motors Corp. — said Tuesday that it has teamed up with Chinese ride-hailing giant Didi Chuxing.
The trio will join China’s largest ride-hailing alliance, led by Didi, with an ultimate goal of boosting their presence in the Chinese market by providing next-generation automobiles.
According to Nissan, the three are considering providing autonomous and electric vehicles to the Didi-led platform, which operates in various fields, including auto leasing and sales, auto financing and car-sharing.
The Didi-led alliance aims to become the global leader in the field of mobile transportation services, including ride-sharing.
In February, the Renault-led alliance and Didi agreed to work together in car-sharing services using electric vehicles in China.
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Justin Allgaier (181.690 mph) was fastest in the first of two NASCAR Xfinity Series practice sessions Friday afternoon at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Hendrick Motorsports teammates Alex Bowman (180.668) was second and William Byron (180.650) was third, followed by Erik Jones (179.892), Matt Tifft (179.880), Sam Hornish Jr. (179.575), Daniel Hemric (178.980), Daniel Suarez (178.483), Cole Custer (178.341) and Ty Dillon (178.053).
A significant portion of the scheduled 55-minute session was redflagged to clean up oil and fluids on the track. That prompted NASCAR to extend the session approximately another 15 minutes.
Of note: several drivers didn’t even make a single practice lap including Elliott Sadler, Austin Dillon, Ryan Blaney and Harrison Rhodes.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — UPS says it is looking to hire 600 workers in central Ohio as it expands operations at its two local package hubs.
The company said Wednesday it is looking for a variety of positions including full-time, part-time and seasonal tractor-trailer drivers. Wages start at $10.35 per hour for package-handlers and $18.75 an hour for drivers.
The positions will be at its facilities in Columbus and Obetz. The company will host a job fair Sunday, June 3 at its Columbus location to help fill the positions.
UPS Inc. will hire more than 1,000 seasonal workers in the fall to help with the holiday shipping rush.
Data shows UPS currently has about 2,000 workers in central Ohio.
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Welcome to the last day of May…it will be the warmest May on record for STL…after the 4th coolest April on record…what a flip in the temp pattern. The tropical spin lifts into eastern Canada today and that will allow a cool front to drag over the bi-state region…that will drive some scattered storms…first thing in the morning then again mid to late afternoon…scattered the key and there will be a fair share of dry time on Thursday….hot times Friday 92 degrees..sunny and storm free…more storms rumbling around on Saturday…especially mid to late afternoon and evening…quiet on Sunday.
Kampala. A Ugandan parliamentary committee has approved changes aimed at scrapping presidential age limit.
Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Committee members endorsed the most sweeping constitutional changes since 2005, with 18 votes— taking a significant leap forward as 10th Parliament seeks to increase presidential term from five to seven years.
Although Article 105 (1), which provides for a five-year presidential term, was not among the proposed constitutional amendments, the Monitor understands that a polarised committee retreat on Friday approved a seven-year presidential term and recommended a referendum.
Norman Bruce Martin and Paula Sue Bruce are celebrating 50 years of marriage on Feb. 9, 2018.
The couple married on Feb. 9, 1968 at Calvary Southern Baptist Church in Alton, Illinois.
Paula retired from Alton Memorial Hospital after 35 years. Bruce retired from Granite City School District after 33 years. They live now in Holiday Shores, Illinois.
They have one son, Chris Martin, (wife Maura) and two wonderful, fantastic grandchildren Fiona and Kylie.
We talked about it on the show today, but in case you missed it … here’s a rundown of some of our favorite performances during the “AGT” premeire!
The band We Three Joshua, Bethany, and Manny are siblings in their 20s who performed a song they wrote about their late mother from her perspective as she was dying from cancer.
A 14 year old girl named Flau’jae (Flaw-zsa-ay) from Savannah raps her original song “Guns Down”…She explains the song before she starts…
There was an acrobatic dance troupe from Austria who really blew everyone away. And they got the first GOlden Buzzer from Host Tyra Banks.
They got the Golden Buzzer when they went on France’s Got Talent too!
Jason Isbell performs at the All for the Hall benefit concert at Bridgestone Arena on Tuesday, April 12, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. Jason Isbell performs at the All for the Hall benefit concert at Bridgestone Arena on Tuesday, April 12, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Liam Gallagher's Stephen Colbert Performance Airs Tonight
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(hennemusic) Liam Gallagher will perform on CBS-TV's The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on Monday, August 14. The pre-taped appearance on the program comes as the former Oasis singer is playing live dates in Asia this week in support of his forthcoming debut solo album, "As You Were." The rocker just wrapped up a series of North American gigs - including his US solo debut during a secret show at the McKittrick Hotel in New York on July 18 - and will return to the continent to officially launch the record with some live dates this fall.
Due October 6, the project was produced by Greg Kurstin (Adele, Beck) and Dan Grech-Marguerat (Radiohead, Mumford And Sons). Gallagher recently issued the set's third single, "For What It's Worth", which follows the lead tracks "Wall Of Glass" and "Chinatown." check out the new single here.
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Rachel Nykamp is smiles after successfully snatching 51 Kilos (112.5 lbs) at the Myles Ahead hosted competition in La Plaza Park Saturday. Robert Grant
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HALIFAX — Atlantic Canada's premiers say they are worried about obtaining an adequate supply of weed as they move ahead to meet Ottawa's July 1 deadline for legalized marijuana.
The four premiers called on the federal government to expedite the licensing of suppliers following a meeting today in Halifax.
Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil made it clear that ensuring an adequate supply is Ottawa's responsibility, saying "it's their timeline and their permitting (regime)."
McNeil warns that if governments can't supply enough pot, "someone else will," in a reference to the black market.
A 2-month-old Brooklyn girl died mysteriously Saturday.
Little Inaile Nunez’s parents found the infant in distress inside their apartment on Blake Ave. near Pennsylvania Ave. in East New York about 8 a.m.
The baby was rushed to Brookdale University Hospital where she later died.
The infant had no visible trauma, police sources said.
The city medical examiner will conduct an autopsy to determine how the girl died.
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Birmingham moving startup Your Carrier will launch in Huntsville this Wednesday. Carter Adams started the service in 2015 and Huntsville is his first expansion outside of Birmingham. Your Carrier works by requesting service on the website, and requests go out to Your Carrier' independent contractors, who can accept or reject the request. Your Carrier currently has 20 contractors in Huntsville but Adams expects that number to grow rapidly once colleges start up again.
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (AP) — Fox and the NFL have agreed to a five-year deal for Thursday night football games.
Those games previously were televised by CBS and NBC, two of the league's other network partners. But Fox announced Wednesday that it will televise 11 games between Weeks 4 and 15, with simulcasts on NFL Network and Fox Deportes.
Fox, which has the Sunday afternoon NFC package, will produce all of the games.
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Concerns are growing for the safety of a Llanberis man.
Police have issued an appeal for information about the whereabouts of 52 year old Michael Warren Jones.
Mr Jones is 5ft 10in tall with very short, dark hair. He wears glasses and has brown eyes.
According to officers Mr Jones drives a red VW Golf, registration number N891 UPJ.
North Wales Police are asking anyone with any information about the missing man to call 101.
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BRFD: Brandywine clubhouse fire caused by arson
BATON ROUGE – Investigators say arson caused a fire in the abandoned Brandywine Apartment complex clubhouse Wednesday morning.
Around 5 a.m. Wednesday, Firefighters found the abandoned clubhouse of the complex on fire. The building, located in the 10900 block of Darryl Drive, once housed Brandywine’s offices and mailroom.
Firefighters say the fire caused $25,000 in damages and the building is considered a total loss.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the BRFD Fire Investigators at 225-354-1419.
DETROIT- Tigers third baseman Nicholas Castellanos will be signing autographs at Comerica Park on Saturday, June 17 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at The D Shop. Don’t miss this special opportunity to meet Castellanos and have your autograph authenticated by Major League Baseball. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Detroit Tigers Foundation, an affiliate of Ilitch Charities.
Autographs may be purchased at tigers.com/autographs, by calling or emailing the Authentics department (information below) or at The D Shop the day of the event. Autographs on balls and pictures cost $50, while premium items are $80. Personal inscriptions (five word maximum) are an additional $20. Free parking will be available in lots 1 and 2, located near Comerica Park. Free parking is for those attending the autograph signing only, and expires after the event.
For mail orders or additional information please contact Marc Himelstein at 313-471-2064 or authentics@tigers.com.
2 corrections officers on leave after inmate's prison escape
CENTRAL FALLS, R.I. (AP) — Two corrections officers have been placed on paid leave as authorities investigate an inmate's escape from a Rhode Island detention center.
Former Army reservist James Morales was reported missing Saturday night and remains at large.
Wyatt Correctional Center warden Daniel Martin tells WBZ-TV (http://cbsloc.al/2ivyGIG ) that two officers were placed on leave. He says Morales escaped around 7 p.m. but wasn't discovered missing until three hours later.
The prison in Central Falls remains locked down as officials review procedures.
The 35-year-old Morales is charged with stealing 16 guns from a U.S. Army Reserve Center and faces child rape charges.
The energy in the track belies the content of the lyrics, which address a lovestruck man that never wants to get out of bed: "I'm a lazy boy/ Never gettin' up in time/ I enjoy being a lazy boy/ Lying in your bed/ Thinking of how a lazy boy loves you."
"Lazy Boy" is the third song Franz Ferdinand have released in advance of Always Ascending, which comes out February 9. The song follows the title track, which came out December 4, 2017, and "Feel The Love Go," which dropped January. 8, 2018.
The group's new album, which comes out February 9, will be Franz Ferdinand's first to feature guitarists Dino Bardot and keyboardist/guitarist Julian Corrie. The two joined after co-founder Nick McCarthy quit in July 2016. Check out "Lazy Boy" - here.
Something about kids knowing they’re better off because they can “afford” to cut the lunch line just doesn’t feel right. Waiting in line teaches them PATIENCE! Listen above to find out what we have to say about kids cutting the lunch line; would it be different if it was adults?
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The achievements of Ballymoney Hockey Club’s Under 15 players have been marked with a civic reception. The young players were welcomed to Cloonavin by the Deputy Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council Cllr Trevor Clarke. They recently won the Ulster Plate after beating Ards 3 -0 in the final at Stormont, capping off a memorable season. Offering his congratulations, the Deputy Mayor said: “The reception was a fitting way for Council to recognise the achievements of these young hockey players and I would like to offer my thanks to the coaching staff, the players and their families for their commitment to the club. I have no doubt the team members have a very bright future in the sport.”
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BLACKMAN TWP., MI - A man is in critical condition after sparking a four-vehicle crash on U.S. 127 early Friday morning, police said.
Rescue crews were called to the crash on southbound U.S. 127, north of M-50, at 6:37 a.m., Oct. 6, Blackman-Leoni Township Public Safety Director Mike Jester said.
A Jackson man traveling south on the highway lost control of his vehicle and struck the center wall, Jester said.
While trying to cross traffic to get off the road, the vehicle was hit by an oncoming car, which started a chain-reaction crash with the other vehicles, he said.
The man was pulled from his vehicle and taken to Henry Ford Allegiance Health, Jester said.
Southbound U.S. 127 was shut down at Berry Road, but has since reopened.
A second two-vehicle crash occurred a short distance from the crash due to the backup. There were no injuries reported in that crash, Jester said.
The Jackson County Sheriff's Office is assisting in the investigation.
April 3 Idbi Bank Ltd
* Idbi bank clarifies on news item "idbi bank employees to go on strike on 12 april: aibea"
* Says conciliation proceedings regarding wage revision to take place on april 11 with deputy chief labour commissioner, mumbai central
* Idbi bank - only after the meeting will it be known whether employees are going on strike or not Source text: (bit.ly/2otiAW0) Further company coverage:
Jessica Chastain totally did not expect her Golden Globe nod!
The 40-year-old actress, who was just nominated for Best Actress in a dramatic feature for her role in Molly’s Game, says she was surprised she was nominated after being a critic of Harvey Weinstein.
“To be honest, I’m mainly surprised about my nomination. As an actor, I have a lot of fear, thinking that if I speak my mind, or something that feels like it deviates from the norm as a woman, am I going to be made to disappear in my industry?” Jessica told the NY Times.
She added, “When the article came out about Weinstein, I immediately started tweeting. I’ve got a good group of girlfriends on WhatsApp, and I said, ‘I’m really terrified I’m destroying my career right now. I wonder if people will still see me as an actress, and want to work with knowing I have these opinions.’”
Thankfully, her girlfriends made her “understand that the only way to change something that’s wrong is to change it, not ignore it.”
Augie wrestlers stay perfect in NSIC
Augie wrestlers stay perfect in NSIC
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The Augustana wrestling team honored its five seniors with a dominating victory over Minot State at the Elmen Center on Friday night. Augustana earned six bonus point victories en route to a 36-3 win on Senior Night.
Senior Oscar Ramirez Jr. and Aero Amo led the charge for the Vikings. At 149 pounds, Ramirez Jr. pinned Max Miller in the first period. Amo, at 184 pounds, earned a 9-1 major decision over Keegan Berry.
At 141 pounds, freshman Keaten Schorr had the lone tech fall of the match. Schorr used his aggression to pace an 18-3 victory over Jeseb Mogen. At 133 pounds, fellow freshman Brayden Curry picked up a 16-3 major decision over Marco Ramirezlazos.
At 174 pounds, Lukas Poloncic earned a 13-0 major decision over Parker Osterman. Brandon Carroll (125), Bailey Neises (157) and Regan Bye (165) each picked up decisions on the evening.
Spartanburg City firefighters are on scene of an apartment fire Monday afternoon.
Fire crews say two apartments were completely destroyed by fire at Hillcrest Townhomes.
They say the fire was caused by the AV unit..
Neighbors say no one was inside the apartments at the time of the fire. No injuries were reported.
The fire took place on the second flood of the apartments and firefighters had to cut the roof open in order to let the smoke escape.
Firefighters are now repairing the roof.
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(The Scots to be honored)…It will be at the County Board of Supervisors Meeting.
The meeting will be held Tuesday. The agenda calls for the Board to adopt a resolution honoring the Vincent Memorial Catholic High School Football Team for their 2017 CIF Division 5 San Diego Section Championship. The Board will also get a state legislative update from their lobbyist. Two Public Hearings will be held Tuesday. The first one is as the Air Pollution Control District. The Hearing will deal with the Rule 310 Operational Development fee. The second public hearing will be to consider actions related to the Mesquite Regional Landfill. The Supervisors convene into Public Session at 9:30 Tuesday morning.
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Genel Energy has announced that production at its Taq Taq field in Iraqi Kurdistan, in which it has a 44 percent working interest, averaged 13,475 barrels per day in September.
This is considerably below the 2017 year-to-date average of 19,398 barrels per day.
(Source: Genel Energy)
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Holly Yoakum, managing attorney of Legal Services of Eastern Missouri’s Lasting Solutions Family Law program, died unexpectedly on Monday, according to a post on LSEM’s Facebook page. “Holly embodied the light and spirit of LSEM,” the post said. “She was a fierce advocate for her clients, a superb lawyer, an inspiring mentor and a friend to ...
VALLE, Ariz. (AP) — Firefighters are working under favorable weather conditions to control a blaze south of the Grand Canyon.
The wildfire is moving northeast Tuesday through grass, pinon and juniper in Valle, about 35 miles north of Williams.
An aerial survey shows it has charred 550 acres. A vacant home, a structure and a vehicle also were burned.
Fire spokeswoman Tiffany Davila says crews have been able to steer the fire away from other homes that had been threatened.
While winds are calmer Tuesday than a day before, Davila says the dry vegetation is hindering the progress.
The wildfire is 60 percent contained.
Residents who were evacuated Monday were allowed back home several hours after the fire started.
About 70 people are working the fire, along with air support.
Extreme weather across southern Europe has spawned and fanned numerous wildfires, including at the beach resort of Kalamos near Athens and in central Portugal
March 28 gumi Inc:
* Says it will set up a JV named Nordic VR Startups Ab. for product development of VR technology in Finland with Nordisk Film A/S in end of April
* Says it will hold 60 percent stake in the new JV
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Montrealers will choose from 298 candidates when they vote in the Nov. 5 municipal election.
The deadline for candidates to file their nomination papers was 4:30 p.m. on October 6.
Those candidacies are divided between 103 positions across the city’s 19 boroughs.
Select a borough from the list below to see all the candidates who will appear on ballots.
The information used in this app comes from Montreal’s open data portal.
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How weird is it to think that the Reagan years were a happy, more simpler time now?
Some call this a guilty pleasure. Some call it one of the best pop songs ever. Either way, I bet we've all found ourselves singing the "Do-Do-Do-Do-Do...." part at least a few times in our lives.
What are you listening to tonight?
1:24 Gun dealer describes confusion, complexity in California's new gun laws Pause
1:11 How the Paso Robles Police Department is using body cameras
0:32 Storm scenes from Pismo Beach
0:07 Timelapse video: Watch Cal Poly students decorate their 2017 Rose Parade float
0:41 Cal Poly Rose Parade float heads to Pasadena under the cover of darkness
0:44 How an officer can tell whether a driver is stoned
1:40 A look back at SLO startup Shopatron, as Kibo announces local layoffs
0:28 Atascadero's Elijah Cooks turns Lompoc game into dunk contest
1:07 The holidays are at home with the Fortinis
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Selena Gomez has touted her “intentional, refreshing and moody” new album and its lead single “Bad Liar” is our first taste of things to come. In the video, Gomez signals a dramatic shift in style with a blonde wig.
Related: Selena Gomez on ‘Intentional, Refreshing, & Moody’ New Album
The famously brunette singer shared an Instagram Live shot where her dark locks are replaced with a shock of gold. The look resembles a Farrah Fawcett “flip” style from the 1970s and her collared yellow shirt gives the same vibe.
See the dramatic new ‘do here:
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Edelweiss Mutual Fund will introduce a regular plan under Edelweiss Dynamic Equity Advantage Fund with effect from July 3, the fund house said in a notice today.
Currently, the scheme only offers a direct plan through which investors can invest in the scheme directly from the fund house, while through regular plan investors can route their investments via distributors.
The fund house notified that it will also introduce quarterly dividend option under both regular and direct plans with effect from July 3.
At present, the fund house offers only dividend options under the scheme.
Other features of the scheme will remain unchanged.
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A Kitchener man is accused of breaking into restaurants, salons and other businesses around Waterloo Region.
Waterloo Regional Police say the 32-year-old man was arrested Monday.
He has been charged with 11 counts of breaking, entering and committing an indictable offence, five counts of breaking and entering with intent to commit an indictable offence, two counts of possession of stolen property, and one count apiece of wearing a disguise with criminal intent, trafficking in stolen property, uttering a forged document, mischief and breach of probation.
The break-ins the man is accused of perpetrating have all occurred since February. In many cases, police say, businesses’ doors were smashed to facilitate access.
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The New York Yankees have acquired NL MVP Giancarlo Stanton from the Miami Marlins.
The Yankees announced the trade Monday, getting the slugger and cash from Miami for Starlin Castro and two minor leaguers, right-hander Jorge Guzman and infielder Jose Devers.
Stanton is still owed $295 million over the final decade of his record $325 million, 13-year contract. The outfielder was to be introduced later Monday at baseball's winter meetings.
The 28-year-old Stanton led the majors with 59 home runs and 132 RBIs last season.
The 27-year-old Castro was an All-Star last season, hitting .300 with 16 homers and 63 RBIs. There's speculation the Marlins will try to trade him to the New York Mets.
The 21-year-old Guzman was 5-3 with a 2.30 ERA in Class A Staten Island. The 18-year-old Devers hit .245 in the Dominican Summer League and the rookie Gulf Coast League.
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DURANGO, Colo. (AP) — Durango officials say six new hotels that will add up to 450 rooms have been proposed for the city.
The Durango Herald reports the Durango Area Tourism Office expects the new hotels will be supported by the area’s tourism industry that’s projected to continue growing.
Tourism director Frank Lockwood says an additional 7,500 to 30,000 people are expected to visit the Durango Welcome Center after it began selling tickets for Mesa Verde National Park tours.
Lockwood says the office is also working on an agreement with Sky Ute Casino Resort in nearby Ignacio to promote the casino as a destination for conferences. The office expects some people to stay in Durango while they attend conferences.
The Durango Planning Commission approved plans for two of the hotels last week.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Brown & Brown Inc
* Brown & Brown, Inc. announces the asset acquisition of Shenkel Insurance Agency, Inc.
* Brown & Brown Inc - ‍Announced that Brown & Brown of Massachusetts, LLC, has acquired substantially all of assets of Shenkel Insurance​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Authorities say a 23-year-old man has died in a crash that left four other people injured after a driver lost control of their vehicle on Highway 12 near Avon. The Independent Record reports that the name of the Missoula man who died in the Sunday collision has not yet been released.
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As Wildfire Battles Continue, Remote Colorado Community Says 'Thanks' Residents in a remote part of northwestern Colorado are saying thank you to the nearly 200 firefighters who are arriving to fight multiple wildfires in the area. What Is The Congressional Baseball Game? Members of Congress were on a baseball field at the crack of dawn when tragedy struck, but why were they there in the first place? Broncos Sign Cornerback Chris Lewis-Harris, Waive Taurean Nixon The Denver Broncos now have two players in their secondary with very similar names: Chris Harris Jr. and Chris Lewis-Harris.
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Halloween is perfect for a romantic movie night in with a significant other. Jumpy thrillers mean more cozying up with a loved one, and we're partial to scary movies with a bit of heart to them (or at least a couple trying to stay alive together!). So if you're looking for an eerie movie with a hint of romance in it, we've rounded up a variety of slashers, campy thrillers, and straight-up horror flicks you can stream on Netflix for a hauntingly hot date night!
Should the Confederate Monument stay in downtown Macon?
Police spokeswoman gives details on suspected home invasion homicide
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Halak stopped 46 of 49 shots in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Blue Jackets.
He kept the Islanders in the game through two periods despite facing a brutal 40 shots, then slammed the door on the Jackets once his offense mounted a comeback. It's the second time this season he's had to make more than 40 saves, both of which resulted in wins for Halak, and the 32-year-old will likely continue seeing a ton of rubber behind a porous Isles blue line.
Irving, Texas , April 17, 2017 -- Metroplex Management Group of Dallas, Texas launched a new in-store initiative in January in the energy sector. The successful unveiling of their new client marks the company's third division, furthering the proof their versatility.
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Troy Evans scores a touchdown to give the Nighthawks the lead over the Cedar Rapids Titans in the 1st quarter. / Source: KAUZ
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Atlanta Falcons offensive co-ordinator Kyle Shanahan, expected to be one of the top targets for teams looking to replace head coaches, could be available for interviews late this week.
Falcons coach Dan Quinn said Monday "I’m sure he will be contacted by some teams." Quinn wouldn’t confirm any teams which may hope to interview Shanahan.
Denver and the Los Angeles Rams are among teams which could have interest in Shanahan.
The NFC South champion Falcons earned a first-round bye with Sunday’s 38-32 win over New Orleans. Quinn has scheduled practices on Wednesday and Thursday. He said Shanahan or any other assistant would be available "at the end of the week" to speak with another team.
A former Dallas-area teacher’s aide who faked having cancer and took a car and donations from staff and students has been sentenced to six months in prison in a separate case in West Virginia. The Dallas Morning News reports that 56-year-old Kevin MaBone (MAY’-bone) was sentenced Monday in federal court and ordered to serve three years of supervised release and pay back more than $6,800 he admitted stealing from Job Corps by using a government credit card for fuel for his personal vehicle.
MaBone admitted using the card in 2014-15, when he was director of social development at the Charleston Job Corps Center. Police in Texas filed an arrest warrant against MaBone in January charging him with one count of theft, but authorities have said they aren’t sure whether they will pursue the case.
A man accused of strangling his wife in their Fort Worth home has been arrested five months after her death, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports . Hermann Fulgence Gninia, 41, was arrested on a murder warrant Tuesday.
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An average of just over two dozen Delawareans die each month from overdoses. A statistic not lost on Lt.
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New Washington voters can register through 5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 5, to vote in the Feb. 13 special election, but they must register in person at the Snohomish County auditor’s office in Everett.
In-person registration is at Snohomish County Elections, County auditor’s office, 3000 Rockefeller Ave, Everett, First Floor, Administration Building West. The auditor’s office is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The deadline to register online or by mail or for currently registered Washington voters to change their addresses or other information was Jan. 15.
Police made several arrests last night as they used special stop and search powers in Sheffield city centre.
Officers used a metal detector to try to find knives in an operation launched following six stabbings last weekend.
No major incidents have yet been reported, but a number of arrests were made.
A post on the Sheffield central policing team's Facebook page said: "As part of our night time street safe operation in the city centre we are currently operating a metal detector on Carver Street which is being used to detect items that people shouldn't be carrying.
"So far the majority of people coming through have had no problems, although three individuals have been arrested one for possession of a bladed article.
"It's good to see such a positive reception from members of the public who have been supportive of our work!."
The operation will continue tonight.
New Delhi: With the Samajwadi Party split, neither faction may get the `cycle` symbol ahead of the assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh, former Chief Election Commissioner SY Quraishi said on Monday.
"Both sides will give affidavits and evidence in support of their claims along with signatures of their supporters to prove they enjoy majority support," Quraishi told India Today TV channel.
"These will be verified and this may take four to five months," he added. "I don`t see this happening before the elections as both sides have strong base and the claims will be contested strongly.
"The (election) symbol will be frozen and ad-hoc names and ad-hoc symbols may be given to both sides. A final decision will come after due process in due course of time," he added.
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Manchester United: Thierry Henry Believes Jose Mourinho Has A Player in His Ranks Who Could Be Better Than Him
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Moments before the curtain was set to go up the performance of ‘Outside Mullingar’ was cancelled.
The Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre (Royal MTC) said there was an attempted mugging Friday evening outside the theatre involving an actor from the production.
The actor was treated on scene by Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service. They are expected to appear in the remaining productions.
“Our thanks to the medical professionals who stepped forward to help last night,” said Camilla Holland, executive director for Royal MTC, in an email.
The theatre said approximately 200 people were in the audience. Box Office staff started contacting affected theatre goers Saturday morning.
Holland said Royal MTC intends to file a police report.
Ever since growth-stock god and founder Thomas Rowe Price Jr. retired in 1971, star managers have been shunned at the Baltimore firm. Star funds are a different story.
Small-cap-focused New Horizons Fund has a ten-year 11% average annual return versus 8% for the Russell 2000, in part because manager Henry Ellenbogen has become a well-regarded funding source for Silicon Valley startups ranging from Facebook and Airbnb to Workday. New Horizons, which has big stakes in stocks like Vail Resorts, Shopify and Wix.com, is closed to new investors, but you can expect similar performance and startup exposure at funds like T. Rowe Price's Media and Telecom Fund, up 12% on average annually over the last decade, and T. Rowe Price Science and Technology Fund, which has a 10.9% ten-year average annual return.
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ST. PAUL, Minn. — Lou Lamoriello spent Tuesday’s game in the press box instead of on the bench, but it didn’t make a difference for the Devils. Thomas Vanek scored...
MANSION AOL’s Steve Case Lists Historic Merrywood Estate for $49.5 Million
America Online co-founder Steve Case is selling Merrywood, a childhood home of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, for $49.5 million. Located in the affluent Washington, D.C. suburb of McLean, Va., the property is the most expensive on the market in the area and would set a record if it sells anywhere near its asking price, according to one of the listing agents.
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Feb 14 ZTE Corp :
* Updated information in relation to export restrictions by U.S. Commerce Department
* Company is negotiating with U.S. Commerce Department, U.S. Department of Justice and U.S. Department of Treasury on settlement issues
* Outcome of negotitations expected to result in penalties imposed on company by relevant U.S. government departments
* Outcome of settlement issues still remains uncertain, will likely have material impact on financial conditions and operating results of co Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The Cobden Junior High School baseball team advanced to state after winning a Class S regional championship. Members of the regional championship squad are, in the first row, Kyle Hall, Mitchell Howell, Dustin Sutliff, Brock Clover, Samuel Ingold, Agoberto Amezquita, Jace Wyatt and Jake Tally. In the second row are Brock Reynolds, John Fuhrhop, Steven Brown, Tyler Franklin, Cooper Flamm, Eli Pecord, Tristan Brummer, Amon Ingold and coach Brett Pinnon. Photo provided.
Lindsey Vonn and P.K. Subban Wipeout on Water!
Lindsey Vonn and P.K. Subban Wipeout While Tubing in Sardinia
Lindsey Vonn doesn't only go fast on snow, she goes hella fast on water too judging by the ride she gave her boyfriend P.K. Subban on an inner tube before he eventually wiped out.
Vonn and the NHL star celebrated the 4th of July on the Mediterranean. They've been doing the Euro-yacht thing like Lebron and Wednesday anchored off the coast of Sardinia.
Normally you'd go with a speed boat, but Vonn's got major skills on a jet ski because she got the 6ft, 210lb defenceman to fly right off.
P.K. returned the favor too. Helmets ... they're great.
Las Vegas man gets more than 5 years in child porn case
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Federal prosecutors say a Las Vegas man who was found in possession of thousands of photos and videos of child pornography has been sentenced to more than five years in prison.
The U.S. Attorney's Office says Ryan Austin Rother was sentenced Tuesday. The 43-year-old earlier pleaded guilty to one count of possession of child pornography.
Officials say Rother's wife contacted police in October 2016 to report she had found child pornography on his computer. They say some of Rother's devices were later seized and a forensic evaluation revealed more than 15,600 images and 40 videos of child pornography.
Authorities say some of the images depicted infants and toddlers.
U.S. District Judge Jennifer Dorsey also ordered Rother to spend the rest of his life on supervised release after he leaves prison.
The beautiful, heartbreaking song captures the feelings that surface at end of a relationship. In addition to sentimental vocals, it features horns, piano, hand claps and a church choir.
In the clip, which was directed by Johnny Valencia, Macklemore and Glynne play a couple that falls in and the out of love. The video was shot in multiple locations and the performers are depicted at home, walking city streets, trying on costumes in a thrift store, and, ultimately, choosing to break up and move to different cities. Watch "These Days" - here.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Mithra Pharmaceuticals Sa:
* FINALIZES ESTELLE CONTRACT WITH BRAZILIAN WOMEN’S HEALTH LEADER LIBBS
* ESTELLE IS CURRENTLY IN PHASE III TRIALS IN US AND CANADA AND EUROPE AND RUSSIA
* ESTELLE TOP LINE RESULTS FOR US AND CANADA EXPECTED IN Q3 2018
* ESTELLE TOP LINE RESULTS FOR EUROPE AND RUSSIA EXPECTED IN Q1 2019 Source text: bit.ly/2kRRiIa Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
Three women were taken to shock trauma after a single-vehicle accident in Pasadena on Friday night, officials said.
The accident near the 8200 block of Pinehurst Drive happened about 8 p.m. Friday when the vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree, Anne Arundel County Fire Department spokesman Capt. Russ Davies said.
The victims, all 22-year-olds, were rushed by ambulance to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore. One had suffered critical, life-threatening injuries, while the injuries suffered by the other two were serious but not believed to be life-threatening.
No further information was available Friday night.
Dec 12 (Reuters) - IONES Co Ltd :
* Says it will lower conversion price of 6th series convertible bonds to 20,023 won/share from 21,000 won/share, effective Dec. 13
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Our first announcement of 2017: There will be no roster changes for the upcoming season. pic.twitter.com/XrLdkZDMmT
Feb 14 Ohr Pharmaceutical Inc
* Ohr Pharmaceutical announces strategic update and fiscal first quarter 2017 earnings
* Q1 loss per share $0.21
* For quarter ended december 31, 2016, total operating expenses were approximately $7.0 million
* Plan to continue study for currently enrolled patients to evaluate efficacy of squalamine combination therapy
* Ohr Pharmaceutical - has paused enrollment in first phase 3 clinical trial of its lead drug candidate squalamine lactate ophthalmic solution, 0.2%
* "enrollment pause is not related to any safety issue" Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Mavericks looking like 'serious contenders' to sign Jrue Holiday, his brother, Justin: report
Read the full article at NOLA.com... Holiday played 67 games with the Pelicans last season and averaged 15.4 points and 7.3 assists.
As he leans forward you see how the tail kind of stretches out behind him and as he goes back… The mouth mechanism …it’s very responsive …also his head can turn from side to side up and down and he can fly like the previous version although this one weighs about half the weight
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As 2018 rolls along, we’ve been thinking about all the great music that’s to come this year. We previously shared our picks for The 30 Most Anticipated Albums of 2018, but now we want to hear from you.
January already brought new music in the form of First Aid Kit’s Ruins, Tune-Yards’ I can feel you creep into my private life, and Ty Segall’s Freedom’s Goblin (to name just a few). Other confirmed upcoming releases include Franz Ferdinand’s Always Ascending, Superchunk’s What a Time to Be Alive, and Wild Beasts’ final record, Last Night My Dreams Came True. And of course there’s a ton of artists with music tabbed for later in 2018, including Arctic Monkeys, Gorillaz, My Bloody Valentine, Jack White, and Vampire Weekend.
Consult our upcoming releases calendar and let us know your pick — you can vote in the comments below, or on Twitter or Instagram. We’ll share the final tally next Monday.
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – The Florida State Fair is luring visitors to the upcoming fair with a flash sale.
For only $20, you can get unlimited Midway ride’s with the fair’s combo package, which includes one admission and a ride armband.
The combo package gets you in any day and you can save up to $28.
To buy the flash sale flash sale combo package, visit the Florida State Fair Facebook page at facebook.com/floridastatefairgrounds. But you better hurry up! Only a limited amount of discounted packages are available.
The fair takes place from February 8 – 19 at the Florida State Fairgrounds located at 4800 N US Highway 301 in Tampa.
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Serving the CV sector requires huge flexibility from suppliers such as AkzoNobel, but product platforms, close co-operation and digitisation make the job possible. By Xavier Boucherat
Along with supplying coatings to the repair and refinishing industries, AkzoNobel’s Vehicle Refinishes unit also supplies truck and bus OEMs with specialised painting and coating products and solutions. Peter Tomlinson, Managing Director, says that success in the CV paint sector is dependent on recognising the many and varied needs of its OEM customers….
• Glassdoor published its list breaking down the best companies of 2018.
• If you want to land a job at one of these organizations, you're going to have to bring your A game to the interview.
• Using data from Glassdoor, Business Insider took a look at what it's like to interview at these beloved organizations.
Considering the generous perks and envy-worth office environments of some of the companies Glassdoor listed in its annual Employees' Choice Awards, it's understandable why you'd be tempted to submit your résumé to a few.
But how easy is it to rock a job interview at these places?
Business Insider looked at Glassdoor's numbers on the percentage of interviewees who reported a positive experience, as well as the difficulty level of each company's interviews for the top 25 best companies to work for.
Glassdoor asks reviewers to score the interview difficulty out of four, with four representing the hardest possible interview.
Here's what we found:
ISLAMABAD: A three member bench of Supreme Court headed by Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar has directed Federal Investigation Agency to bust the groups involved in women trafficking.
The bench was hearing a case pertaining to trafficking of women to Afghanistan.
On the occasion, the Director General FIA informed the court about the steps being taken for recovery of women trafficked to Afghanistan.
Hearing a case regarding construction of Grand Hayat Tower in the federal capital, the Chief Justice wondered how the luxury apartments were constructed on the land allotted for some other purpose. He said we will eliminate corruption and fraud.
In another case, the apex court directed all the universities to verify degrees of lawyers in a period of one month.
FLINT, Mich. (AP) - A state official is contradicting Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder about when the governor learned about a Flint area Legionnaires' disease outbreak.
Harvey Hollins, who was coordinating the state's response to the Flint water crisis, says he told Snyder by phone in December 2015. But the governor has repeatedly said he didn't know until the next month when he announced the outbreak.
Snyder's office declined to comment Friday.
The issue emerged as Hollins testified at a court hearing involving Nick Lyon, head of the Department of Health and Human Services. Lyon is charged with involuntary manslaughter and misconduct. Prosecutors say he failed to alert the public quickly about Legionnaires'.
A judge must decide whether to send Lyon to trial. Some experts have linked Legionnaires' to Flint's poor water quality in 2014-15.
Police have taken a man into custody after a standoff near Townsville on Tuesday afternoon.
Emergency services responded to reports of a domestic violence incident at a residence on Paul James Drive in Nome just after 1pm.
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It is understood the man barricaded himself inside the property and made threats, prompting negotiators to be called to the scene.
However, just over three hours later, the man emerged from the residence, surrendered to police peacefully and was taken into custody.
It was understood nobody else was inside the property and no one was injured.
The Toronto Argonauts have acquired quarterback James Franklin and a third-round selection in the 2018 CFL Draft from the Edmonton Eskimos in exchange for Canadian offensive lineman Mason Woods.
Franklin has made 12 appearances over three seasons in Edmonton, completing 116-of-176 pass attempts for 1,449 yards, 12 touchdowns, and one interception while rushing for 145 yards and one touchdown on 18 carries.
Woods, from Maple Ridge, B.C., was selected by the Toronto Argonauts in the first round (10th overall) of the 2017 CFL draft. Woods attended University of Idaho from 2013 - 2016 where he appeared in 34 games.
Predicting death of fish
KUWAIT: Public Works Minister Abdulrahman Al-Mutawa said predicting reasons for the death of fish is very difficult under the adverse environment circumstances and the continuation of pumping sewage water in Kuwait Bay, which will cause many red tide incidents and death of fish at an abnormal rate.
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Orlando Pirates defender Edwin Gyimah has been named in the Black Stars 26-man squad for a pre-AFCON camp in the United Arab Emirates City of Al Ain.
The Stars technical team headed by coach Avram Grant concluded that the player has overcome the injuries suffered in a car accident during the Christmas holidays after an assessment by Physical Trainer Jamie Lawrence.
It was widely speculated in the media that Gyimah will be dropped from the squad and replaced by either Turkey-based Nuru Sulley or Al Gharafa’s Rashid Sumaila.
Gyimah has been a regular member of the Black Stars for the past two years despite failing to break into the team.
His abrasive defensive style is seen as a way for the Black Stars to close-out games they are winning. Coach Avram Grant on Monday will name his final squad for the competition in Gabon at 10am today.
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The star studded DMW didn’t waste no time as they release the highly anticipated visuals for their newest banger ‘Mind’ featuring Mayorkun, Peruzzi, Dremo and the boss himself Davido.
WORTHINGTON, Ohio (AP) - An Ohio man says he was trying to set a good example for his children when he turned in $14,000 he found on the side of the road.
WBNS-TV reports (http://bit.ly/2oGSCeU ) Jake Bowers found the money April 8 as he drove his family to a park in Worthington, a Columbus suburb.
Bowers said when he initially saw the bag on the roadside, he thought it might contain someone's laptop. Instead, it was filled with $100 bills.
Bowers took the bag to the Worthington police station, and it was returned to its owner.
A police report says the owner had taken the cash to a car dealer but left without buying a vehicle. He told police he must have left it on top of his car and driven off.
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Amazon wants to deliver everything you want to your doorstep, anywhere in the world. But the e-commerce giant faces several challenges in its pursuit of a global empire. WSJ's Karan Deep Singh breaks down the basics with the help of an Amazon delivery box.
At this point, Amazon.com’s investors should probably get used to taking Jeff Bezos at his word.
The indefatigable CEO stopped appearing personally on Amazon’s quarterly earnings calls years ago, but he had a clear message for investors Thursday when the online retail giant posted record earnings along with a 38% jump in sales for the fourth quarter. Writing of the strong success of his company’s voice-activated digital assistant technology called Alexa, Mr. Bezos noted in the company’s release: “We don’t see positive surprises...
NATIONWIDE, (WOWO) – The Solar Eclipse is August 21, and its the first time in 38 years that a total eclipse has been visible from the United States.
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A 21-year-old Saskatchewan woman is dead after the large lawn mower she was working on fell on her in the Town of Dewberry maintenance yard on Tuesday.
A man who was walking by saw the woman trapped beneath the large tractor mower around 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday and ran across the street to the fire station to get help, said Sgt. Juan Huss, speaking on behalf of the Kitscoty RCMP on Wednesday.
"She was doing some maintenance work on that and it was jacked up and unfortunately she was underneath and it fell and pinned her under the tractor," Huss said.
Fire crews did CPR until emergency medical services personnel showed up. Paramedics took over, but she was pronounced dead shortly after.
"Her family has been advised," he said, adding the woman's name will not be released.
The death is not considered suspicious.
Huss said Occupational Health and Safety is investigating because her death is a workplace fatality.
Dewberry is approximately 200 km east of Edmonton.
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RAJOURI: Continuing with its efforts to tighten noose on notorious elements involved in peddling of drugs, Darhal Police arrested six drug peddlers under Section 107, 151, 110 RPC and sent them to judicial custody.
The accused have been identified as Imtiaz Ahmed son of Maqbool Hussain resident of Ward No 10 Thannamandi, Amir Mohd son of Ghulam Mohd resident of Baramulla, Imtiyaz Ali son of Ali Mohd resident of Karyote Thanamandi, Sourab Kumar son of Manoj Kumar resident of Jawahar Nagar Rajouri, Manawar Hussain Shah son of Khalil Hussain Shah resident of Sawni Rajouri and Rafaqat Hussain son of Talib Hussain resident of Parori Kotranka.
March 30 Reserve Bank of India:
* RBI - RBI advisory on e-wallets
* RBI - only non-bank entities authorised by RBI can issue PPI wallets for purchase of goods and services from third parties and money transfer within India
* RBI - only permitted banks can issue PPI wallets which can be used for withdrawing cash. Source text - (bit.ly/2nyUBkM)
Syrian rebels said on Saturday that they had brought down a Russian warplane in an area of northern Syria that has seen heavy air strikes, and two rebel sources said they had captured the pilot who was badly injured.
A rebel source told Reuters the Sukhoi plane was shot down over Khan al-Subl town near the city of Saraqeb, close to a major highway that has come under fierce air attack and attempts to advance on the ground by the Syrian army and Iranian-backed militias.
Two rebel sources said the pilot was badly injured after escaping the crash by parachute.
A third rebel source said he was killed.
Rami Abdel Rahman, head of the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, said rebel fractions had shot down a Sukhoi 25 and that the pilot had escaped the crash by parachute, before being captured.
There was no immediate comment from the Russian or Syrian armies.
CAS Denies Virgin Islands' Request To Join Winter Olympics
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 4:13 PM EST) -- The Court of Arbitration for Sport decided its first arbitration related to the upcoming Winter Olympics on Friday, rejecting the Virgin Islands Olympic Committee’s request that a female athlete be allowed to compete.
With the court’s dismissal of the VIOC’s application, the U.S. Virgin Islands will not compete in the games, which are being held in Pyeongchang County, South Korea. The ad hoc division of the CAS said that although the athlete — Kathryn Tannenbaum, a competitor in the sport of skeleton — met all qualification...
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President Trump on Wednesday dismissed allegations that officials from his presidential campaign were in contact with Russian intelligence officers, instead blaming the mushrooming controversy on a familiar foe: Hillary Clinton.
“This Russian connection non-sense [sic] is merely an attempt to cover-up the many mistakes made in Hillary Clinton’s losing campaign,” Trump tweeted in response to reports that members of his campaign team communicated with Russian intel officials throughout the 2016 presidential campaign.
The president did not explain his theory, or deny his campaign was in contact with Russian officials.
“Information is being illegally given to the failing @nytimes & @washingtonpost by the intelligence community (NSA and FBI?). Just like Russia,” he added.
“The fake news media is going crazy with their conspiracy theories and blind hatred. @MSNBC & @CNN are unwatchable.”
But, he added, “@foxandfriends is great!”
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The European Union has doubled down on its support for police brutality in Catalonia, with European Commission First Vice-president Frans Timmermans dubbing it “proportionate use of force”.
Speaking in the European Parliament on Wednesday, the top eurocrat condemned Catalonia’s regional government for holding a vote on independence, saying it had “chosen to ignore the law in organising the referendum of last Sunday”, Politico reports.
“Violence does not solve anything in politics. It is never an answer, never a solution, and it can never be used as a weapon or instrument,” he added, before immediately contradicting himself in order to endorse Madrid’s efforts to violently disrupt the vote: “However, it is a duty for any government to uphold the law, and this sometimes does require the proportionate use of force.”
On the eve of what was to be the first criminal trial in an expected series of them against law enforcement officers who engaged in sexual activity with the young woman identified earlier by her pseudonym Celeste Guap , and more recently, at her request, as Jasmine Abuslin, Abuslin failed to appear in court due to what her attorney, John Burris, characterized as a sudden medical emergency. Without her as the key witness in the case, the trial could not go forward.
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CLEVELAND-The man charged for the murder of a Salvation Army employee and then went on a violent crime spree in Cleveland is facing new charges.
William Ted Jones, 27, is accused of shooting and killing Jared Plesec, 21, in the lobby of the Euclid Beach Villa Apartments Dec 2, 2017.
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Jones has now been indicted on roughly 35 charges including aggravated murder, felonious assault, attempted murder, burglary and criminal damaging.
Plesec was sharing scripture with the suspect just before Jones shot him in the head.
Jones is also accused of carrying out several carjackings before he was arrested.
He is currently behind bars on a 5 million dollar bond. Jones is expected to be back in court later this week.
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April 5 Asia Pacific Satellite Inc :
* Says it will sell 220,000 shares of common stock from April 5 to Dec. 20, 2019
* Says offering price is 3,150 won/share, 693 million won in total
Source text in Korean: goo.gl/95MdNL
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You're one step closer to getting that J.Lo glow.
Before Jennifer Lopez's makeup collection with Inglot Cosmetics drops this week, the actress-singer-dancer wants you to know: Less is more…despite what Instagram may show you. The World of Dance judge recently held a launch event in Las Vegas, debuting the collection to press with the help of her friend and makeup artist Scott Barnes.
"I know that there's a trend to do very heavy makeup…but, like, you're not doing that," J.Lo said to the crowd. "People want to see your natural beauty shine through. For me that's the most important thing: You don't see makeup coming at you, but you see a beautiful girl coming at you. Enhance me. Don't make me look like I'm wearing a mask, so if people come up to me, they go: ‘Look at all that makeup she has on. She must look like crap when she wakes up.' That's not the desired effect."
LONDON — Qatar World Cup organizers say they are overcoming the obstacles to construction posed by the regional blockade and insist there is "no risk" to the FIFA tournament being staged in 2022.
The energy-rich nation's land border and its air and sea routes have been closed off for four months since Bahrain, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates launched an economic boycott.
Qatar World Cup secretary general Hassan Al Thawadi tells The Associated Press on Friday that "contingency plans" have been activated, with alternative supply chains put in place to ensure stadium construction continues in the Gulf nation.
Al Thawadi says there is "no risk in relation to the hosting of the World Cup," maintaining that "some minimal increase" in costs has been absorbed.
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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Energized Democrats seeking inroads in the North Carolina House during next November’s elections are rolling out names of more candidates who hope to upset veteran Republican lawmakers.
The state Democratic Party announced nine additional challengers Monday that include an ex-Army physician, a former health care executive and the mayor of Creedmoor. Top GOP budget-writers Reps. John Faircloth and Linda Johnson are among incumbents the Democrats want to defeat.
Democrats currently hold 45 of the 120 House seats but are encouraged by electoral successes by Virginia counterparts last month. Pending redistricting changes also could put a few more seats in play.
Rep. Graig Meyer of Orange County is leading Democratic candidate recruiting. He says the House Democratic Caucus goal is to have candidates in all 120 seats.
The Cast Of “Atlanta” Celebrate Finishing Filming Second Season
We knew we were going to have to wait until 2018 for new episodes of “Atlanta,” but it looks like the show may be returning sooner than we thought. This weekend cast members Brian Tyree Henry and Lakeith Stanfield posted photos from the show’s Season 2 wrap party.
Don’t call I️t Season 2. Tis ‘Robbin Season’ ❄️ 🍴 A post shared by 🐒 (@lakeithstanfield3) on Dec 10, 2017 at 8:17am PST
Lakeith’s caption originally featured a reference to February 2018, which was changed to January 2018 before being deleted entirely. So… We don’t know exactly when but we’re definitely keeping a close eye on the cast AND the FX website.
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — State Rep. Carl Gilliard, District 162, will host the Georgia Department of Community Affairs as they present an information session on ‘The Dream Program,’ a housing program for residents with dreams of home ownership with low beacon scores and credit challenges.
The event is today, Aug. 14 at 5 p.m. at Southwest Public Library, 14097 Abercorn Street.
‘The Dream Program’ is a state resource that citizens can tap into to move themselves into home ownership. The program is structured around down payment opportunities and more.
“We are reaching out to the public for the free information session under my ‘Anti-Poverty’ Agenda for the empowering of communities in Savannah,” Gilliard stated.
Baku. 24 May. REPORT.AZ/ “Mass media supported us in the successful organization of the Baku Shopping Festival. It is worth to underline the Report News Agency among them.” Report informs, Minister of Culture and Tourism Abulfas Garayev said at an event dedicated to results of the festival.
According to him, the active promotion of the festival strengthened the interest of neighboring countries towards Azerbaijan: “We already get information that citizens of Iran, Russia, Kazakhstan and other countries plan to visit Azerbaijan in the framework of the next festival”.
The minister noted that the exact date of the new festival will be known in next 20 days. The event is planned to be held in October.
MOSCOW (Sputnik) — The Telegraph reported Sunday citing the figures of the country's Defense Ministry that 2016 marks the first year without a death of a single soldier, sailor or pilot during operations since 1968.
Such a situation could be a result of both end of the United Kingdom's fighting in Afghanistan and unwillingness of country's politicians to use the armed forces during combat missions, the newspaper added.
According to the daily, the last UK servicemen, who were killed in the line of duty, died in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan in October 2015.
Great Britain's Eilidh Doyle and Martyn Rooney defend the team's tally of six medals at the World Athletics Championships in London.
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This lost locket must have immense sentimental value for someone.
The locket was found on the pavement in Huddersfield town centre and the man who discovered it is anxious to get it back to its rightful owner.
Town fan Walter Duroe found the locket on Southgate near to the Crown House building as he was walking to Town’s New Year’s Eve game against Blackburn Rovers .
He said: “As soon as I opened it up I saw two photographs and a locket of hair. I knew immediately this must be so special for someone so I want to get to back to them.”
Walter, 61, was brought up in Brackenhall and later lived with wife Gill in Brockholes.
The couple moved to Northampton around 10 years ago.
Anyone with information should contact the Huddersfield Examiner newsdesk on 01484 437761.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Did you hear the one about the hugely successful Hollywood producer who really wants to be a stand-up comedian?
Judd Apatow (AP'-ih-tow) says that applies to him, but it's no joke. He's returning to his early show business roots with a Netflix comedy special debuting Tuesday.
In the special titled "Judd Apatow: The Return," Apatow cracks wise about marriage, parenthood and sexual misconduct.
Apatow's credits include the hits movies "Trainwreck," ''Bridesmaids" and "Knocked Up."
But he says stand-up comedy is what he really wanted to do, and he's got more to say onstage now that he's older.
× 15th Annual Heart of Lewisburg Ice Festival Held in Union County
LEWISBURG — This weekend marks the 15th annual Heart of Lewisburg Ice Festival.
The event kicked off Friday at noon with the carving of a large ice sculpture in Hufnagle Park.
Dozens of smaller ice sculptures line Market Street.
Saturday’s festivities include a Frosty 5K, chocolate tasting tour and activities for the kids.
The event lasts through Saturday evening.
Bryce Harper wasn't doused with chocolate syrup after his walk-off home run at Nationals Park , and the Wizards didn't require a buzzer-beater to win their playoff opener at Verizon Center, but Sunday's double dose of wins by D.C. sports teams was a welcome reminder of that evening two years ago when Harper and Paul Pierce walked off the Atlanta Braves and Atlanta Hawks , respectively, less than 30 minutes apart. This time, the order of the wins was reversed, the Wizards were still in the first round and the Nationals were hosting a different division rival.
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FLINT, Mich. – A Mid-Michigan man said it was the “best mistake I’ve ever made,” and it led to him winning $100,000, according to WNEM.
The Tuscola County man, who has chosen to remain anonymous, matched the Fantasy 5 numbers drawn Thursday to win the Fantasy 5 jackpot.
He bought his winning ticket at Worth’s Party Store, located at 4730 East Main Street in Millington.
“I usually play 04-14-28-30-31, but I accidentally picked 29 instead of 28,” said the player. “Rather than starting over with a new slip, I just decided to go ahead and play those numbers and I’m so glad I did.”
The lucky player claimed his prize on Tuesday.
“Winning the jackpot was all because of a simple mistake, but it’s definitely the best mistake I’ve ever made.”
He said he plans to use the money to pay down his mortgage.
“I can’t tell you how it feels to win the jackpot. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime kind of thing,” the player said.
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April 5 Italian e-commerce group Giglio says:
* Signed deals with U.S. department stores Macy's and Bloomingdale's
* U.S. unit Giglio USA LCC will become the official supplier of Macy's Backstage and Bloomingdale's Outlet Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting by Milan Newsroom)
Liverpool ran out 5-2 winners at Anfield and had almost already secured their place in the final in Kiev on May 26 before two late away goals from the visitors.
A brace apiece from Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino and a goal from Sadio Mane destroyed the Serie A side before Edin Dzeko and Diego Perotti gave them a glimmer of hope.
Liverpool led 2-0 at the break and former Manchester United captain Rio Ferdinand was amazed at the tactics of Roma boss Di Francesco.
“Looking at their manager, the way he’s set his team up, we mentioned about it tactically, from a tactical perspective, the way this team has been set up is ridiculous,” Ferdinand said.
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The family of Texas basketball star Andrew Jones says he is making "positive strides" in his leukemia treatment.
The sophomore guard was diagnosed in January and is at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.
The family says in a statement Saturday that Jones recently was able to get out of bed, a "huge difference" from when he was first diagnosed.
Jones considered going to NBA after his freshman season but returned to Texas. He was the team's leading scorer when sidelined for several games with a wrist fracture. He was diagnosed with leukemia after complaining of always feeling tired. His last game was Jan. 1 against Iowa State.
A fundraising website set up by the school to support Jones' family has raised more than $150,000.
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A federal court jury in Fargo has convicted a Minnesota man in a drug-related homicide at a Grand Forks truck stop last year.
Thirty-five-year-old Modesto Torrez, of Angus, Minnesota, was found guilty Thursday of several charges including drug counts and murder in furtherance of a drug trafficking conspiracy, after a five-day trial. He's to be sentenced Dec. 1.
Torrez was accused of ordering a hit on 24-year-old Austin Forsman in March 2016. The woman accused of killing Forsman, Krystal Feist, pleaded guilty in February.
U.S. Attorney Chris Myers says Torrez also led a conspiracy to traffic meth in the area. Thirteen people were indicted in connection with the ring.
FLORENCE, SC Agents with the Florence Police Department executed a search warrant on Sandra Terrace Monday and seized drugs and $1,800, according to a press release from the Florence Police Department. The release states that the Florence Police Department's Special Investigations Unit agents seized 74 dosage units of ecstasy, 135.7 grams of marijuana and several tablets of a prescribed controlled substance and $1,800.
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A portion of Monsarrat Avenue is closed in Waikiki due to a crash.
It occurred just before 8 p.m.
According to Emergency Medical Services, witnesses saw a vehicle driving the wrong way on Monsarrat Avenue at a high rate of speed. The vehicle hit a light pole and a tree.
The impact split the Toyota Corolla in two.
The male driver, approximately 35 years old, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The road is currently closed between Kalakaua and Paki avenues.
Stay with KHON2.com for updates.
LARGO, Fla. - Police arrested an 18-year-old Largo man on a murder charge after a man died on New Year's Eve.
Sunstar EMS personnel responded to 616 Rosery Rd NW in Largo to treat an injured person. Quade Gifford died at the scene. Paramedics reported that Gifford suffered obvious trauma and called for police to respond.
Largo officers arrived at approximately 11:30 p.m. and began an investigation. Police identified Jared Compton as a suspect in Gifford's death.
Homicide detectives located Compton on Sunday. The teenager was brought to the Largo Police Department for questioning. Authorities say Compton implicated himself as the person responsible for the murder of Gifford while being interrogated.
Officers arrested Compton on a charge of First Degree Murder and took him to the Pinellas County Jail,
Largo Police report Gifford's murder is an active investigation.
St. Mochta's have begun their search for Ciarán Marks' replacement as manager of the club's first team.
The club are said to be seeking a person to manage a squad "which contains a strong mix of senior and minor inter-county players."
Expressions of interest should be made to club chairman Eoin McDonnell, either by email - chairperson.stmochtas.louth@gaa.ie or by phone - 0863067151.
Potential applicants can also forward their interst to secretary Liam McGranaghan - secretary.stmochtas.louth@gaa.ie or on 0877179192.
The deadline for applications is Monday October 16th at 5pm.
St. Mochta's enjoyed a solid 2017 season, progressing to the quarter-finals of the Intermediate Championship and finishing mid-table in Division Two of the league.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Two-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer is scheduled to pitch Game 3 of Washington's NL Division Series against the Chicago Cubs, after Gio Gonzalez starts Game 2.
Nationals manager Dusty Baker finally announced his rotation plans, just a few hours before Game 1 of the series begins on Friday night.
Scherzer's playoff debut this year was delayed because he tweaked his right hamstring in his last regular-season appearance.
For Gonzalez, 15-9 with a 2.96 ERA, it will be his fifth career postseason start but only second at home. The other came in 2012, when he was staked to a 6-0 lead in the deciding Game 5 of an NLDS against the St. Louis Cardinals but Washington wound up losing 7-5.
Washington's Game 1 batting order includes 2015 NL MVP Bryce Harper hitting second, followed by Anthony Rendon, Daniel Murphy and Ryan Zimmerman.
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GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) – The University of Florida says it got a record number of applications in the last few months.
UF officials announced Tuesday that nearly 35,000 prospective students asked to be admitted to the school in the summer or fall of 2017. That’s a nearly 8 percent increase over last year.
The university said it had accepted more than 13,000 students – or about 38 percent of those who applied. Last year UF admitted 42.5 percent of those who applied.
Those who got into UF have until May 1 to tell the university whether they plan to become part of the “Gator Nation.”
UF President Kent Fuchs called this year’s incoming class “among the most competitive ever.” The average grade point average of those admitted is 4.4 and the average score on the SAT exam was 1349.
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New York (AP) — Sugar futures trading on the IntercontinentalExchange (ICE) Wednesday:
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When it comes to movies that are also musicals, there are few that have stood the test of time like one movie that first hit the big screen in 1978. "Grease" introduced us to the T-Birds, The Pink Lady's, and Danny and Sandra Dee. As the audience fell in love with the music and performances of an all-star cast that included John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John and Didi Conn as beauty school dropout "Frenchy."
"Frenchy" herself, Didi Conn joined us live from New York to talk about the 40th Anniversary of "Grease."
This movie means so much to so many people and Conn talked about the Pop Cultural impact it had. She explained that every generation discovers the film for the first time and that they have a good time when they see it.
The beauty school dropout also talked about how life was on set 40 years ago, about her experiences and what it was like to do a scene with Frankie Avalon.
The 40th Anniversary Blu-Ray Edition of the "Grease" is in stores today!
WASHINGTON (AP) - A spokeswoman says Democratic U.S. Rep. Steny Hoyer of Maryland is being treated at a Washington hospital for pneumonia but is expected to recover quickly.
Spokeswoman Katie Grant said Wednesday in an emailed statement that the congressman was being treated with antibiotics and resting after being admitted to The George Washington University Hospital a day earlier. Grant says the 79-year-old Hoyer was diagnosed with pneumococcal pneumonia.
She says Hoyer, the No. 2 House Democrat, looks forward to being back at work "very soon."
The Blue Bulls were left with four injured players after playing three matches over the course of eight days.
As reported earlier, flank Jannes Kirsten sustained an ankle injury in the 45-34 loss to Western Province on Saturday. The Bulls have since confirmed that wing Duncan Matthews suffered a knee injury in the same match.
Both players have been ruled out of the Bulls’ game against the Free State Cheetahs at Loftus this coming weekend.
Furthermore, wing Travis Ismaiel is out for at least four weeks with a knee injury and hooker Jaco Visagie has been ruled out for a minimum of two weeks due to a recurring shoulder knock. Both players were injured during their 28-20 defeat to the Sharks last Wednesday.
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — A crash on 20th Street Ensley killed one person this evening. Police have not released the victim’s identity.
Witnesses on the scene said the car was going very fast when it left the road and struck a tree then a telephone pole. Bystanders said the car was being chased by police when it crashed, but police have said that was not the case.
We’ll bring you more information as it becomes available.
It’s worth noting that whenever there is a lull in the fighting in Syria (the fighting is mostly indiscriminate attacks by the regime against rebel strongholds), opponents of Assad use the opportunity to take to the streets to demonstrate peacefully.
This is not Islamic State or al-Aqaeda. These are the same kinds of Syrians who took to the streets back in 2011 in massive non-violent demonstrations against the Assad regime, only to be met with brutal repression and violence.
Unfortunately it seems the regime is already violating the cease-fire. Anyone surprised?
SACRAMENTO (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday evening's drawing of the California Lottery's "Daily 4" game were:
6-1-0-1
(six, one, zero, one)
¶ Ticket-holders with all four winning numbers in the order given win the top prize. Lesser amounts are also awarded to ticket-holders with other varying combinations of the winning numbers.
The Big Heat
You can also take in a true classic: Legendary German director Fritz Lang is mostly known for his early work on silent films like the iconic Metropolis (1927) and his continuation into “sound films” like M (1931), but his transition for American studios also includes some of the most influential works of film noir. Any cinephile—or fan of detective flicks or thrillers in general—will not want to miss the chance tonight and tomorrow to see police drama The Big Heat (1953), where Lang created one of the early noir masterpieces about a hard boiled beat cop taking on the mob. Monday-Tuesday, 7 & 9 PM. $8. —Curt Stanski
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(Reuters) - Former Cameroon international Benjamin Massing, whose crunching tackles at the World Cup in 1990 earned him an infamous reputation, died aged 55 on Sunday, local media reported.
The defender’s scything body check on Claudio Caniggia in the opening game against Argentina in Milan was later dubbed the worst tackle in World Cup history.
It reinforced an unwanted reputation of defensive brutality that surrounded Cameroon’s unprecedented run to the quarter-finals of the tournament, going further than any African side had done before.
Massing was sent off in the opening game of the 1990 World Cup and sat out the next three, but returned to play against England in the last eight in Naples where he gave away a penalty for a tackle on Gary Lineker as Cameroon were beaten 3-2 in extra time.
Massing, who played in France at Creteil, won 34 caps for his country between 1986 and 1992.
The cause of his death was not reported.
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An East St. Louis woman who lives in public housing is suing for the right to protect herself in her home.
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“HELLO, I’m Claude Shannon, a mathematician here at the Bell Telephone Laboratories,” says the lean man in a suit and tie as the camera zooms in and a jaunty jingle plays. It is 1952 and for engineers and mathematicians, Shannon is already a legend who needs no introduction. To the millions of viewers across the US, he is still unknown – but not for long.
Shannon was in a promotional film to demonstrate Theseus, a wooden mouse with copper whiskers that was
A Palestinian protester carries a wounded young during clashes between Israeli troops and Palestinian protesters near the border between Israel and east Gaza Strip on, Feb. 02, 2018. EPA-EFE/FILE/MOHAMMED SABER
Palestinian protester carries a wounded man during clashes between Israeli troops and Palestinian protesters near the border between Israel and east Gaza Strip, Feb. 02, 2018. EPA-EFE/FILE/MOHAMMED SABER
Palestinians inspect the roof of a damaged house after an Israeli air strike in Beit Lahiya town in the northern Gaza Strip, Feb. 02, 2018. EPA-EFE/FILE/MOHAMMED SABER
Israeli jets on Saturday morning struck a Hamas position in southern Gaza Strip in response to a rocket attack hours earlier, the Israel Defense Forces said in a statement.
The rocket attack targeted the Sha'ar HaNegev Regional Council - and was allegedly the second such attack since Thursday - but had caused no casualties.
Hong Kong (CNN) Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a confident, nationalistic speech Tuesday, emphasizing China's desire to take up its "due place in the world."
Speaking at the closure of the 13th National People's Congress, a meeting of the country's rubber-stamp parliament, Xi said the "rejuvenation of the Chinese nation has become the biggest dream of the Chinese people."
"We are resolved to fight the bloody battle against our enemies ... with a strong determination to take our place in the world," Xi said.
For the first half of the speech, Xi listed China's historic achievements -- such as the invention of paper, Confucianism, and building the Great Wall -- and the country's experience of invasion from outside and "defending the national independence and freedom."
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The Romeoville Village Board has approved the final plans for a new Checkers Restaurant to be built on Route 53 and Phelps Avenue, the former site of Lazer Car wash. The 1,000 square foot restaurant will consist of a single drive-through lane and a limited outdoor patio. There is no indoor seating. The building will reflect Checkers retro branding, featuring a metallic winged roof and checkerboard tile exterior. Checkers is aiming to be completed by June.
Hey parents (or anyone over 25), ever wonder what the kids around you are talking about? Let us help. USA Today recently put together a list of words used by teens and their meanings. It’s like a grown up to teen dictionary! Now you’ll be lit and your kids will be turnt to have…
× Where there’s smoke, there’s fire: Home fire spotted from a distance
KALAMAZOO, Mich– A home fire was extinguished Monday morning, after a Kalamazoo Public Safety Officer spotted the incident from a distance.
The department says the officer was standing outside of Engine Station 7 on Parkview Drive around 9:45 a.m. when they spotted heavy smoke in the distance.
Upon further investigation, officials found a fully engulfed house fire in the 2400 block of Crest Drive. When crews arrived on scene of the single story home, they say flames were seen coming from all sides of the structure.
Officials say heavy smoke made it difficult for crews to enter the home, but eventually, they were able to extinguish that fire.
Investigators say nobody was home when the fire began and that no injuries were reported.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered more than 1,000 statues and 10 sarcophagi in an ancient noble’s tomb on the west bank of the Nile River in Luxor.
The Antiquities Ministry said Tuesday that the tomb was built for a judge during the New Kingdom period, from roughly 1,500 to 1,000 B.C.
The tomb comprised an open courtyard leading to two halls, one containing four ancient coffins and the other including a chamber that houses six. The head of archaeological mission, Mostafa el-Waziri, says another chamber was found containing the statues, which depict kings from different dynasties.
He said archaeologists expect to find even more statues as the dig continues.
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RENTON, Wash. (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks have acquired cornerback C.J. Smith from the Cleveland Browns in exchange for a conditional seventh-round draft pick in 2020.
Smith is another young option in Seattle's secondary. He spent the 2016 season with the Philadelphia Eagles and played sparingly in 2017 with the Browns. He's appeared in 13 career games, with 10 of those coming with the Eagles.
Smith played collegiately at North Dakota State, where he was part of five national championship teams, including his redshirt year.
The teams made the trade on Monday.
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DANGER: A historic grenade has been found near a tram stop in Greater Manchester
Bomb disposal teams have been sent to tackle the device which was discovered near a canal.
The grenade was found close to Brooklands tram stop in Sale, close to Trafford in Greater Manchester.
Police say that local roads have been closed off and trams are not stopping at the station.
A spokeswoman for Greater Manchester Police said: "We were called at 7.20am this morning to a suspect historic grenade.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Yonyou Network Technology Co Ltd
* Says it plans to invest 170 million yuan ($25.49 million) to set up equity investment fund worth 4.0 billion yuan with partners
Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2w5N0k7
Further company coverage: ($1 = 6.6700 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
Oscar looks less-than-impressed after arriving in China to complete his big-money move from Chelsea
The 25-year-old Brazilian was greeted in Shanghai's Pudong airport by a mob of enthusiastic supporters, but looked like he was struggling to match the excitement of the fans.
Admittedly Oscar was likely to have been suffering from jetlag, but you would have thought he might look a bit more chuffed after signing a deal worth a reported £400,000-a-week.
Scroll through the gallery above to see the best pictures as the former Chelsea star touched down in China on Monday morning.
The country's largest steel maker SAIL today reported a standalone net profit of Rs 815.57 crore for the quarter ended March 31, mainly helped by rise in revenues.
The company had posted a standalone net loss of Rs 771.3 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal, according to a regulatory filing.
In the latest quarter, the standalone total income increased to Rs 17,264.86 crore from Rs 14,543.53 crore in the year-ago period.
For the year ended March 31, the company's standalone loss narrowed to Rs 481.71 crore. The same stood at Rs 2,833.24 crore in the previous fiscal.
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The brakes of the bus apparently failed as it negotiated a downhill road in Nueva Ecija province’s Carranglan town. (Source: Google Maps) The brakes of the bus apparently failed as it negotiated a downhill road in Nueva Ecija province’s Carranglan town. (Source: Google Maps)
Philippine officials say at least 24 people have died after a passenger bus carrying about 45 people fell into a deep ravine in a northern mountain town in one of the deadliest vehicle accidents in the country in recent years.
Disaster-response officer Mark Raymond Cano tells The Associated Press that the brakes of the bus apparently failed as it negotiated a downhill road in Nueva Ecija province’s Carranglan town. Cano says the rest of the passengers were retrieved by rescuers and taken to a hospital mostly with serious injuries.
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Federal lawmakers demand answers after reports claim Cambridge Analytica, a data analysis firm linked to the Trump campaign, retained personal information of more than 50 million Facebook users without their permission; historian Niall Ferguson weighs in.
Sector W7-1 permit holders can use spaces in W7-2, but not the other way round. Permit holders of sector E9-2 are allowed to use parking spaces in E7 and E9-1 but not the other way round. Permit holders for sector E20-2 are allowed to use parking spaces in W15-2, but not the other way round.
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Syrian TV: President Bashar Assad met with Vladimir Putin at Hmeimeem base in Syria this morning.
Lady Azov’s Power attacks heals your team and strikes enemies down in one fell swoop in Iron Maiden's Legacy Of The Beast, now available on Android and iOS.
now available on Android and iOS.
Developed in close collaboration with Iron Maiden's management, players take on the role of the band's iconic mascot, Eddie, in his many forms - each with unique abilities. Players explore new worlds, travel through time, and battle a cast of dramatic and engaging characters drawn from the expansive catalogue of Maiden's albums and art. Gameplay is enhanced with a soundtrack using songs spanning the band's entire career, including previously unheard live recordings of Iron Maiden classics adapted for the game by engineer Tony Newton under the close scrutiny of bassist and founding member Steve Harris.
See Ironmaidenlegacy.com for more details.
JMPD officers on scene of protest in Alexandra
It' unclear why residents are protesting along London Road in Alexandra.
JOHANNESBURG - Johannesburg Metro Police are on the scene of a protest in Alexandra.
It' unclear why residents are protesting along London Road on Friday afternoon.
Johannesburg Metro Police Department spokesperson Edna Mamonyane said: “Metro police have just been dispatched to that area;l we don’t know what the protestors' issues are. They will have to engage with the officers there.”
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Leicester City continue to be represented in Russia after England's penalty shoot-out win over Colombia last night.
Yes, you read that right. England won a penalty shoot-out at the World Cup.
City's Harry Maguire and Jamie Vardy were both involved in Moscow and we'll have the reaction to their performances.
But that's not all we're here for. There's just over a month to go until the transfer deadline and City still have some business to do.
A lot of that will be out-going and Claude Puel will be assessing which players are surplus to requirements during pre-season training at Belvoir Drive, now into its third day.
As always, we want to hear your thoughts, so please get in touch with us over on our Twitter or Facebook pages.
One Democrat crosses the aisle to vote for GOP spending plan; final passage expected later this week.
Preston North End will look to close on the Championship's top six when Hull City visit Deepdale on Saturday.
All you need to know about the game can be found below.
Sister of Charleston church shooter Dylann Roof given $5000 bond, not allowed to return to school
The younger sister of Charleston church shooter, Dylann Roof was given a $5,000 bond on Wednesday after she was arrested for bringing weapons and drugs onto the campus of A.C. Flora High School.
Market Synopsis of Intelligent Flow Meter Market: Market Scenario: Flow Meter is an electronic instrument that is used to measure linear, non-linear, mass or volumetric flow rate of a gas or liquid during its transmission through a pipe. The demand of intelligent flow meter is increasing in order to improve flow calibration standard and reduce uncertainties.
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LIMA, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Southern Copper Corp surprised the market by reporting a $287.5 million net loss in the fourth quarter on Friday, citing a $743.3 million one-time payment related to U.S. tax reform.
Analysts had forecast a $419 million net profit for the company in the fourth quarter, according to Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S.
The Arizona-based company, controlled by Grupo Mexico , said that without the tax adjustment it would have posted $455.8 million in net profit. In the last quarter of 2016, Southern earned $171.9 million.
CHARLESTON, Ill. (AP) — Mack Smith had a career-high 31 points, Montell Goodwin added 23 and Eastern Illinois made 11 of 17 from 3-point range to beat Tennessee Tech 79-71 on Saturday.
Smith, a freshman, was 5 of 7 from 3-point range and 12 of 17 overall from the field. Goodwin made 4 of 5 3-point attempts and 7 of 9 foul shots while grabbing six boards and handing out six assists.
Smith’s 3-pointer with 3:21 left in the game capped a 9-3 run and made it 66-53 for the Panthers (8-15, 4-8 Ohio Valley), who ended a four-game skid.
The Golden Eagles (16-9, 8-4) got as close as four on Kajon Mack’s 3-pointer that made it 73-69 with 31 seconds left, but Goodwin made all six of his foul shots from there to secure it for Eastern Illinois.
Shaq Calhoun had 23 points to lead Tennessee Tech, which had its three-game winning streak snapped. Mack added 13 and Courtney Alexander II and Mason Ramsey added 10 each.
LONDON, Ont. — Chris Merchant threw for 300 yards and two touchdowns as the No. 4 Western Mustangs crushed the Carleton Ravens 51-14 on Friday night in U Sports football action.
The win secured Western (7-0) top spot in the Ontario University Athletics conference standings. The Mustangs will receive a bye into the conference semifinals and have home-field advantage throughout the post-season.
Merchant finished 20 of 34 and was intercepted twice.
Alex Taylor ran for 142 yards on 15 carries with one touchdown. It’s his third consecutive 100-plus yard game. He also caught four passes for 50 yards and one score. Cedric Joseph added two rushing TDs after carrying the ball 10 times for 81 yards.
Michael Arruda completed 17-of-31 passes for 193 yards and a touchdown for Carleton (2-4).
Under current guidelines, "single occasion risky drinkers" are defined as people who consume five plus standard drinks in one night . Beyond your standard hangover and texting-the-ex-regret, most of us aren't too clued up on what binge drinking is actually doing to our brain, liver, stomach and heart.
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Toyota claimed a narrow victory over Porsche in the opening round of the World Endurance Championship at Silverstone Sunday in a race the team was expected to dominate. Sebastien Buemi , Anthony Davidson and Kazuki Nakajima took the victory in the high-downforce Toyota TS050 Hybrid, but they were kept honest by the Porsche 919 Hybrid running in an aerodynamic configuration aimed at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
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Officers responded to the 900 block Royal Gorge Blvd on report of theft. Multiple items shoplifted.
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - Tantech Holdings Ltd:
* Tantech - Co, ‍​Suzhou E Motors Buses, Zhenjiang Baichuan New Energy Automobile agreed to modify EV purchase contracts - SEC Filing
* Tantech Holdings - Zhenjiang Baichuan to first buy 100 EVs and buy additional EVs conditionally
* Tantech Holdings - Zhenjiang Baichuan to pay 30 percent of purchase price for 100 EVs, or RMB8.4 million, by Dec. 15, and co to deliver 100 EVS by 2017-end Source text: (bit.ly/2B98yzo) Further company coverage:
MILAN Italian regional railway group Ferrovie Nord Milano said on Tuesday it was studying a possible tie-up with Milan's public transportation company ATM as consolidation heats up in the sector.
The railway company said in a statement the plan was at a preliminary stage and would also involve its Trenord unit.
Shares in Ferrovie Nord Milano were up 8.4 percent at 1230 GMT pushed by media reports which prompted the company to issue the statement.
(Reporting by Francesca Landini, editing by Valentina Za)
April 5 Boeing:
* Announced investments in two early-stage technology companies through ventures arm of a new group called Boeing HorizonX
* Boeing HorizonX made venture investment in upskill, a provider of enterprise software for augmented reality wearables
* Boeing - Boeing HorizonX partnering with Jetblue Technology to invest in Zunum Aero that is pursuing development of alternative propulsion aircraft
* Boeing HorizonX will operate as part of corporate development & strategy group Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Syria jihadists claim downing of Russia plane: propaganda arm
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Feb 14 Hanon Systems :
* Says it will pay annual cash dividend as 75 won/share for FY 2016, to shareholders of record on Dec. 31, 2016
* Total dividend amount is 40.04 billion won
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Should Jeff Sessions fire Andrew McCabe before he is eligible to retire and receive a pension? Former Florida Congressman Allen West weighs in on 'Your World.'
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CLEVELAND - Today we’ll likely have temperatures top around 50° and possibly higher on Tuesday, before dropping again by mid week.
A few showers and pockets of drizzle are around this morning then the steadier rain comes at us Monday night into Tuesday.
An arctic front pushes in Tuesday night driving our highs below average once again…The colder trend will continue into the 2nd week of January. Look at how the colder air shifts to the central US and expanded compared to late December.
We sometimes link super-cold air with snowfall. Often times, snowfall occurs without abundant cold. In fact, more times than not at least 3″ of snow fall when temperatures are above 30 degrees!
Here’s the latest Fox 8 Day Forecast.
In this Monday, April 10, 2017, file photo, Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen speaks on stage as part of a conversation put on by the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy at the University of Michigan's Rackham Auditorium in Ann Arbor, Mich. On Wednesday, June 14, 2017, the Fed is set to announce that itAos raising its benchmark short-term interest rate for the third time in six months, a vote of confidence in a slow-growing but durable American economy.
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - BELIMO HOLDING:
* MARKUS SCHÜRCH TO BECOME THE NEW CFO OF BELIMO
* ‍MARKUS SCHÜRCH WILL SUCCEED BEAT TRUTMANN AS CFO OF BELIMO HOLDING AG, WITH EFFECT FROM JANUARY 1, 2019​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
Fox News said its general counsel, Dianne Brandi, is taking a voluntary leave from the news network.
The network sent out a short statement on Friday and didn’t provide any additional information on why Ms. Brandi is taking a leave of absence. Ms. Brandi didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment via an email, which returned an automated out-of-office reply.
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(CNN) Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a partial withdrawal of Russian troops from Syria during a visit to the war-torn country on Monday.
Putin was met at Russia's Hmeimim air base by Syrian President Bashar al-Assad alongside Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, according to Russian state news agency Tass.
"In two years, the Russian armed forces, together with the Syrian army, have defeated the most lethal group of international terrorists," Tass quoted Putin as saying.
"In this regard, I have decided that a significant part of the Russian military contingent in the Syrian Arab Republic is returning home to Russia."
Putin's visit to Syria comes just weeks after the two Presidents met for talks in the Russian city of Sochi. Putin has been one of the chief supporters of Assad's government, and Russia's intervention in the country's long-running civil war in 2015 helped tilt the balance of power back in Assad's favor.
Putin (L) embraces Assad during their meeting in Sochi last month.
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By JOHN MARSHALL
AP Basketball Writer
Top high school prospect Marvin Bagley III has committed to Duke and reclassified for the 2017-18 season, immediately making the Blue Devils a top national-title contender.
Bagley made his announcement on ESPN's SportsCenter on Monday night.
The 6-foot-11 Bagley is widely considered the top recruit of the 2018 recruiting class, but last month petitioned the NCAA to reclassify and become college eligible for the upcoming season.
Bagley went on campus visits in July to Duke and USC, with UCLA also expected to be in the mix.
Bagley started his high school career at Tempe Corona del Sol High School and ended up at Southern California's Chatsworth Sierra Canyon High School.
He will likely be in the mix to be the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA draft whenever he decides to leave college.
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A crash involving a dump truck and police car on an interstate in Baton Rouge caused heavy delays for drivers Monday morning.
It happened on I-110 South near the Chippewa Street exit around 4:30 a.m.
Investigators reported the dump truck rear-ended a Baton Rouge Police Department unit.
Both the officer and truck driver suffered minor injuries, according to officials. They added both are expected to be okay.
The dump truck was carrying rocks. The crash left piles of them strewn across the interstate. I-110 South had to be closed, leading to major backups for commuters from the northern part of East Baton Rouge Parish trying to make their way to downtown Baton Rouge. The rocks will have to be cleared before 110 re-opens.
The incident is being investigated to determine whether any charges will be filed.
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Rondon is not on the active roster for the NLDS against Washington, Mark Gonzales of The Chicago Tribune reports.
Rondon could be added back onto the roster for the NLCS, were the Cubs to advance past this round, but he will be unavailable for the club's series against the Nationals. Over the course of the 2017 season, Rondon has posted a 4.24 ERA and 1.22 WHIP during 57.1 innings of relief work.
DAVIE, Fla. — Miami Dolphins guard Jermon Bushrod has been ruled out of Monday night’s game against New England because of a foot injury that has sidelined him since Week 11.
Backup quarterback Matt Moore (foot) and running back Damien Williams (shoulder) were also ruled out Saturday, as expected. Cornerback Cordrea Tankersley (ankle and shoulder) is doubtful.
Coach Adam Gase said he anticipates Bushrod will be able to play again this season.
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BRUSSELS (Sputnik) — The European Union is calling on Turkish authorities to investigate "alleged irregularities" during the constitutional amendments referendum, European Commission spokesman Margaritis Schinas said Tuesday.
"We also call on all actors to show restraint and on the authorities to launch transparent investigations into these alleged irregularities found by the observers," Schinas said at a midday briefing.
On Tuesday, OSCE's Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) called the media coverage in the run-up to Sunday's referendum in Turkey lopsided to favor the "yes" campaign. The OSCE and the Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly said the referendum to switch from a parliamentary to a presidential system fell short of its standards
Brussels calls on Ankara "to consider the next steps very carefully and to seek the broadest possible national consensus in the follow-up to the referendum," Schinas said.
Brian Regan at the Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts
Critics, fans and fellow comedians agree: Brian Regan is one of the most respected comedians in the country with Vanity Fair calling Brian, “The funniest stand-up alive,” and Entertainment Weekly calling him, “Your favorite comedian’s favorite comedian.” Having built his 30-plus year career on the strength of his material alone, Brian’s non-stop theater tour continuously fills the most beautiful venues across North America, visiting close to 100 cities each year.
Brian premiered his seventh hour of comedy, the Netflix special, Brian Regan: Nunchucks And Flamethrowers, on November 21, 2017. This is the first special in a two-special deal with Netflix, joining Brian with Dave Chappelle, Chris Rock, Jerry Seinfeld and others in multi-special deals with the leader in worldwide streaming. Brian’s second Netflix special is planned for release in 2019
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Curry party of five!
That's right—Steph Curry and Ayesha Curry have another little one on the way. The CoverGirl ambassador adorably announced the big news on social media on Friday with a photo of her surprised self sporting a "Preggers" T-shirt.
"Heyyyy how did this happen?" the celebrity cook captioned the funny shot. "Curry party of 5. Feeling very blessed... and very sick. Yippie!"
The little one will be her third child with her husband of six years. After the two wed in 2011, the athlete and foodie welcomed daughters Riley, 5, and Ryan, 2.
I am glad that the city engineer wants to implement a "road diet" in Ashland. As a working person who pays a lot of money for the right to drive on our city streets, I would like to offer my opinion to the Traffic Committee.
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Trump pushes death penalty for opioid dealers
President Donald Trump has called for the death penalty for drug dealers as the US reels from a deadly opioid epidemic.
MILAN Italian football team Juventus said it had extended a contract with Argentinian striker Paulo Dybala until June 30, 2022 and would pay rival Palermo an 8 million euro performance bonus.
The announcement comes after 23-year-old Dybala upstaged his fellow Argentine Lionel Messi by scoring twice in a Champions League match on Tuesday to set Juventus on the way to an emphatic 3-0 win over Barcelona.
(Reporting by Valentina Za)
Turkmenistan President Gurbanguly Berdymukhammedov, who was just re-elected with a reported 98 percent of the vote, has a reputation for rigging elections and building his cult of personality. And as he is fond of demonstrating on state TV, he is a man of many other talents. (Current Time TV)
1:20 Blues forward David Perron talks about the NHL Winter Classic Pause
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Over the past few weeks, Trump derangement syndrome reached new levels after the left openly defended some of the most vicious, evil human elements around the globe in fruitless opposition to the president’s administration.
AOL instant messenger, known to most as AIM, will be discontinued effective December 15.
"AIM tapped into new digital technologies and ignited a cultural shift," the company said in a statement on its website. "But the way in which we communicate with each other has profoundly changed."
Many took to social media to share their nostalgia using the hashtag #AIMmemories, including old usernames.
This is sad!! I connected w so many friends when I was in college. Going to miss #AIM #aimmemories pic.twitter.com/UudeMGhEb2 — Chetan Rakieten (@chetanrakieten) October 6, 2017
AIM expressed its sorrow in discontinuing, but said "We are more excited than ever to continue building the next generation of iconic brands and life-changing products for users around the world."
All good things come to an end. On Dec 15, we'll bid farewell to AIM. Thank you to all our users! #AIMemories https://t.co/b6cjR2tSuU pic.twitter.com/V09Fl7EPMx — AIM (@aim) October 6, 2017
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Retired general David Petraeus is being considered to become President Trump's next national security adviser. Paula Broadwell, his former mistress and autobiographer, believes he's right for the job.
MANCHESTER, England — Jose Mourinho has criticized the atmosphere at "quiet" Old Trafford on Alexis Sanchez's home debut.
The Chile forward, who joined last month from Arsenal, netted the second goal in a 2-0 victory over Huddersfield in the English Premier League on Saturday.
Mourinho says "the atmosphere is a bit quiet and there is not very" much enthusiasm.
He wants United fans to emulate the atmosphere at former Premier League club Portsmouth, which is now in the third tier.
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Astounding, iconic views from a French chateau-inspired home make this property a unique offering in Cordillera. Complete with sunroom/library and kitchen opening to a garden patio with waterfall, the home will inspire you with its elegance and mountain charm. This sophisticated residence features an enormous master suite with double baths, private guest suite and living room on the upper level, and a comfortable family and game room on the lower level. Direct, unobstructed views of NY Mountain.
WINONA – Montgomery County’s real property values increased by $1.77 million this year, due to increases in all types of property except personal property.
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COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) - An envoy says Maldives will not extend the state of emergency that is due to expire on Thursday amid criticism of the government over the recent political turmoil.
Mohamed Hussain Shareef, ambassador to neighboring Sri Lanka, said the government "has no intention of extending" the emergency when its 30-day period expires, "barring very unusual circumstances such as widespread violence."
Maldives declared an emergency due to turmoil following a Supreme Court ruling ordering the release of several of the president's jailed political opponents. Under the emergency law, President Yameen Abdul Gayoom had two Supreme Court judges arrested for alleged corruption and the remaining three judges annulled the order to release Yameen's opponents.
The emergency regulations gave Maldives' security forces sweeping powers, including to make arrests and search and seize property.
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This story has been corrected to show emergency is set to expire Thursday, not Wednesday.
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While Ishaan made his debut with Beyond The Clouds, Dhadak marks the Bollywood debut of Janhvi, who is the daughter of late versatile actor Sridevi.
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The fire came in so fast, there was no where else to go. David speaks to Sam.
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Four teams clash this coming weekend in the first women’s fastball tournament in Cranbrook in years.
East Kootenay Women’s Softball is hosting the four-team tournament.
Two Cranbrook squads will play along with a team from Elkford and another from Kamloops.
EK Xtreme catcher Jacqui Brown says it’ll be a great weekend.
“There is a bit of a refreshment garden and we’ve got some raffles.” says Brown. “We invited everybody to come out and support the girls.”
Brown says it’s exciting to see a fastball tournament return to the city.
“I’ve been out of the sport competitively for probably 20 to 25 years so it’s great to see it come back.” says Brown. “We’d like to see it become bigger and better next year but it’s a start.”
The tournament gets started Saturday morning and with the championship game scheduled for Sunday at 2 PM.
All games are to be played the Kismen Quad Ball Fields.
– Jacqui Brown, East Kootenay Xtreme catcher
Texas Farm Bureau awarded $250 to NHS football program for their participation in the Kick for Cash program during the 2018 UIL Football Championship. Sponsoring the UIL was an easy decision for Texas Farm Bureau Insurance because they share the same values: hard work and fair play. “We’re proud to be a part of the effort to help Texas students realize their full potential,” says Executive Vice President, Mike Gerik. Pictured is Agent Gary Satterwhite of Texas Farm Bureau, Kyle Adams, Head Coach W.T. Johnston and Agency Manager, Paul Pustka, also of Texas Farm Bureau.
OTTAWA — The federal privacy watchdog says he's concerned about the possibility that the personal information of Facebook users was harvested for political purposes.
Privacy commissioner Daniel Therrien says his office will contact Facebook to find out whether the personal information of Canadians was affected by a major data leak involving the global social media platform.
A Canadian data expert named Christopher Wylie has exposed the incident in media interviews, saying he helped found a data analytics company that helped the Trump campaign capitalize politically on private Facebook information.
In a statement Monday, Therrien says his office has also offered to assist an investigation into the matter already launched by the U.K. information commissioner's office.
Even in traffic, this boy could not sit by and watch this woman struggle to climb stairs with her walker. He had to help. Wochit
A team of technologists and marine biology experts have produced a virtual reality coral reef based off the Sisters' Islands Marine Park in Singapore. The demo, named "Eyes on Habitat: Coral Reefs" was unveiled on Wednesday.
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LOS ANGELES (KGTV) - A fruit vendor who was severely beaten while preparing for his work day in Los Angeles is having surgery for his injuries Monday.
Pedro Daniel Reyes, 54, was approached by a group in two cars in downtown Los Angeles Sunday at 5 a.m. at 31st and San Pedro Streets, according to Los Angeles Police.
The group demanded Reyes' money and that of another street vendor, the LAPD said.
Reyes gave the men his money but they attacked him, leaving him with facial fractures, a broken jaw, and a slashed throat, said Reyes' stepson John Patrick.
A GoFundMe page said Reyes, who is from Oaxaca, Mexico, works as a roofer six days a week and sells fruit on Sundays.
Reyes’ recovery is expected to take at least six months, Patrick said.
Two other victims received minor injuries.
Los Angeles Police believe the attackers are four black men between 25 and 40 years old, and a black woman about 25 years old.
A record number of visitors came to the Jarlshof site this summer.
The Prehistoric and Norse settlement near Sumburgh attracted a total of 16,442 people between April and September.
The number of visitors in that period alone was more than in the entirety of last year.
The site, which shows evidence of more than 4,000 years of human history, is one of the most important archaeological locations in the British Isles.
Historic Environment Scotland released the visitor figures today (Friday) as it promotes the first-ever Heritage Awareness Day, with people encouraged to celebrate the country’s diverse archaeological sites.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque police made an arrest in a suspicious death investigation.
Police say they were called to a shooting near San Mateo and Menaul Sunday night. There, police found a woman, Mindy Stuart, dead from a gunshot wound.
Police say Stuart’s boyfriend, Scott Bachicha, was also at the home and told police he heard Stuart scream, then saw someone walking out of the home.
He later changed his story and told police he was holding a shotgun when it accidentally went off, hitting Stuart.
Bachicha is being charged with murder.
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ST.LOUIS, Mo. (KMOV.com) – A man was found dead with multiple gunshot wounds in North St. Louis on Monday morning.
St. Louis police discovered the victim in a yard in the 8400 block of N Broadway around 7:00 a.m.
St. Louis Homicide detectives were called to investigate the scene. No suspect information has been made available.
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Service members with Norwegian Home Guard arrive at Camp Ripley, Minnesota, to begin the 44th United States/Norway Reciprocal Troop Exchange on Feb. 10, 2017. The Norwegian service members will work with Minnesota National Guard service members to learn how the U.S. Army and Air Force train and about American culture. (Photo by Sgt. Sebastian Nemec, Minnesota National Guard Public Affairs)
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The exports in textile and clothing increased by 8.13 percent during first 10 months of current fiscal year, as compared to same period of last year. According to the latest data , the textile group’s exports of Pakistan jumped to 11.13 billion during July to April 2017-18, against the exports worth of $10.3 billion during July to January 2016-17, Radio Pakistan reported. The products that contributed in positive growth in external trade include raw cotton, knitwear, yarn, bed wear exports, towels, ready-made garments, silk and synthetic textile.—APP
Treasurer Scott Morrison will announce the biggest GST shake-up for more than a decade, proposing a new model for redistributing tax amongst the states that the government insists will benefit all states. Victoria and New South Wales will be used as the new standard for fiscal capacity to pay for essential services including schools and hospitals. The plan also ensures that by 2022 there will be a safety net guarantee that would see at least 70 cents per person per dollar of GST revenue to the state, with an increase in 75 cents in 2024.
Instead of the traditional romantic evening with their sweetheart some are choosing to spend the night out for Valentine’s Day.
Carson’s Brewery is taking advantage of the holiday by reaching out to customers looking for something different by hosting a “Stoopid Cupid” party.
Customers say the anti-valentine idea is in line with their thoughts on the holiday. It’s overrated!
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How is your team performing compared to their last Premier League campaign?
The Foxes have been rejuvinated since Craig Shakespeare took over from Claudio Ranieri, but the champions suffered such a dismal start to the season that they remain way off the pace compared to last year.
Leicester have a game in hand but are currently 35 points worse off than this stage in 2015/16, compared to league leaders Chelsea who are a eclipsing their efforts in the previous campaign.
Liverpool and Everton are also exceeding expectations while West Ham United, Swansea City and Southampton all have cause for concern as they struggle to match previous standards.
Scroll through the gallery above to find out how your team is performing compared to this stage last season.
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Residents of Southcourt and Riverside (Quarrendon and Berryfields) will go to the polls this Thursday in by-elections to choose two new district councillors and also a town councillor for Southcourt.
Anyone who lives in the Riverside and Southcourt wards and whose name is on the electoral register can vote. Polling stations will be open from 7am – 10pm, and the addresses for the relevant polling stations can be found on the polling cards.
Voters who are unsure of the location of their polling station can check online at www.aylesburyvaledc.gov.uk/pollingstation - where detailed maps are provided.
There are fifteen candidates in total across the three contests, and counting will take place straight after the election, with results expected shortly before midnight.
Further information on the Thursday 17 August by-elections can be found here: http://democracy.aylesburyvaledc.gov.uk/mgGeneric.aspx?MD=mgvotinginformation&
Police say a drunken American man was punched by a passer-by as he gave the stiff-armed Nazi salute multiple times in downtown Dresden.
Dresden police said Sunday the 41-year-old, whose name and hometown weren't given for privacy reasons, suffered minor injuries in the 8:15 a.m. Saturday assault.
Police say the American, who is under investigation for violating Germany's laws against the display of Nazi symbols or slogans, had an extremely high blood alcohol level. His assailant fled the scene, and is being sought for causing bodily harm.
It's the second time this month that tourists have gotten themselves into legal trouble for giving the Nazi salute.
On Aug. 5 two Chinese tourists were caught taking photos of themselves making the gesture in front of Berlin's Reichstag building.
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It’s officially fishing season here in Connecticut! And did you know that late April through May happens to be the best time of year for trout fishing? Well it is, and there are twelve bodies of water in Connecticut that are continuously stocked with trout throughout this time, they call them Trout Parks.
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Two people were arrested last Saturday, on assault and weapons charges, at the College Station Apartments complex.
Both 19-year-olds, Colette Comeau Thompson and Ahmed Mohamed Ali, were detained after being tied to a complaint.
Mankato Public Safety Commander Dan Schisel said the call referred to individuals with a gun, ringing a doorbell, and an altercation at a nearby party.
"Officers did a consent to search there and recovered two weapons but they didn't belong to the owners there in that apartment," said Schisel.
The weapons were handguns seized in another room at the party. The case is still under investigation.
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Month of the Military Child
(NAF celebrating the children)… April is the Month of the Military Child.
The Naval Air Facility El Centro’s Child and Youth Program has scheduled to celebrate the Month of the Military Child with a parade of the base’s youth. The parade will start at the CYP building and continue to the Main Flag Pole. It will be held on April 19th, starting at 9:15 in the morning. The children, ages 3-months to 18 years of age will walk or bike along with their parents and staff to honor military children. They will be joining by Captain Brent Alfonzo, the installation’s Commanding Officer, who will deliver a few remarks. The special event will stress the importance of providing children with quality services and support to help them succeed in their mobile lifestyle.
Ahmed Musa delivered an outstanding performance as his two goals helped CSKA Moscow fight back to secure a 2-1 win over Krasnodar on Sunday.
Following his brace of assists against Amkar Perm on Wednesday, the Super Eagles attacker continued in his rich vein of form as Viktor Goncharenko's men secured their second successive win.
After a goalless affair in the first half, Yury Gazinskiy's 53rd-minute goal put the visitors ahead but Musa's efforts in the 73rd and 85th minute turned the tide around for the Red-Blues who clinched their 15th league of the season.
Since his arrival from Leicester City in January, the former VVV-Venlo player has provided two assists and three goals in seven league matches.
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CSKA Moscow moved to the second spot in the Russian top-flight table with 51 points from 27 games - five points adrift of league leaders Lokomotiv Moscow.
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WWE has officially announced that SummerSlam Week will return to Brooklyn’s Barclays Center for the fourth consecutive year in August 2018. The company will be holding NXT Takeover: Brooklyn IIII on August 18th, SummerSlam on August 19th, Raw on August 20th, and SmackDown Live on August 21st. The week will also feature activities including interactive fan experiences and community outreach programs designed to leave a lasting impact throughout the region.
“Our partners in New York have worked tirelessly to help create the incremental growth of SummerSlam week through the presentation of not only our ticketed and fan events at the Barclays Center, but also through the community-based events taking place in the city’s five boroughs,” John Saboor, WWE’s executive vice president of special events, told the NY Post.“We are very proud of that and the work that we have done.”
Ticket information for SummerSlam in 2018 will be announced in the near future.
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has promised to provide forbearance to deposit money banks by way of reducing their Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR), for lending to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). “The CBN will provide some form of forbearance. For example if you are a banker that have lent some percentage of your…
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Whitney Houston has one of greatest voices to ever grace this planet, a true “gift was from God”. It’s sad and tragic that we lost her much too soon, but we don’t know the pain she was going through in her career. The “Can I Be Me” documentary kinda of explains her trial and tribulations in the upcoming premiere Aug. 26 on Showtime. It gives fans a glimpse into Houston’s life behind the scenes, her climb to fame and the toll that fame took on her life.
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The Community Gardens of Hancock County program on North Blanchard Street in Findlay is taking applications for 2018. All who apply will also get free membership to the men’s and Women’s Garden Club of Findlay. Anyone can apply but preference is given to low- to moderate-income families.
There is a $20 fee to take part but a $10 refund is given to plots that are maintained and clean at the end of the season. The fee is waived for people on financial assistance. Applications can be filled out until February 28 and can be found at liveunitedhancockcounty.org/community gardens.
PARIS, June 15 (Reuters) - Carrefour shareholders on Thursday voted to grant a second board seat to Peninsula, the family holding company of Brazilian billionaire Abilio Diniz, who is the French retailer's third-largest shareholder.
More than 79 percent of votes cast at Carrefour's annual shareholders' meeting approved the resolution relating to the appointment of Flavia Buarque de Almeida, who is a partner at the Peninsula firm.
Diniz owns, together with his family, 7.86 percent of the capital of Carrefour and 10.15 percent of its voting rights.
The Diniz family is Carrefour's third-largest shareholder, behind the 8.74 percent of Bernard Arnault's Groupe Arnault holding company and the 11.51 percent held by the Moulin family. In December 2014, Diniz also purchased a 10 percent stake in Carrefour's Brazilian unit, lifting it to 12 percent in June 2015. He has an option to raise that stake to 16 percent over five years. (Reporting by Dominique Vidalon; Editing by Sudip Kar-Gupta)
Provincial police say four people suffered minor injuries when a small plane went off the runway at a Tobermory, Ont., airport.
Police say the Piper Warrior was attempting to take off from the Tobermory Airport on Sunday night when the 50-year-old pilot from Kitchener, Ont., decided to abort the takeoff.
Investigators say the plane slid sideways off the end of the runway and came to rest on its roof.
Paramedics treated the four occupants at the scene and OPP say the plane sustained significant damage in the second crash at Tobermory Airport this year.
The plane had a flight plan filed to fly from Tobermory to Kitchener-Waterloo Airport.
A man and woman are charged in connection with the Friday afternoon shooting of two teenagers who were watching a fight at a bus stop in the city's Lee-Harvard neighborhood. Jesse Fairley, 23, of Cleveland, and Shanena Stevens, 21, of Cleveland Heights, are charged with felonious assault.
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The Echuca-Moama wine producer won the trophy for Best Cabernet Family Wine with its Tatalia 2015 Heathcote Cabernet. The win is yet another feather in the cap for the expanding company, which scooped the pool with seven awards at the Dookie Wine Show last year. Source, The Riverine Herald.
Ovechkin netted a hat trick and scored in the shootout in Thursday's season-opening win over Ottawa.
It was an electric night for the captain, who fired six shots on goal during regulation and beat Craig Anderson with a perfectly placed shot in the skills competition. The 32-year-old managed just 33 goals in 2016-17 after posting three consecutive 50-goal seasons, but things are already off to a blazing start this year. Ovechkin skated on the top line with Evgeny Kuznetsov and Jakub Vrana and appears to already have generated chemistry with his new linemates. He may be aging, but Ovechkin's 18th career NHL hat trick on Opening Night is a friendly reminder that he's still one of the best goal scorers in the game.
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Smith (Achilles) will play in Sunday's game against the Raiders, Jeff Zrebiec of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Smith was held out of practice the last two days with an Achilles injury, but it looks like the extra rest was all the cornerback needed to be ready to go this weekend. Look for Smith to be a full go Sunday in Oakland.
One man is wanted in a bank robbery Friday afternoon in Catawba County.
Hickory Police Department responded to a call around 1:30 p.m. at Carter Bank and Trust after a suspect robbed the bank.
The suspect displayed a note after entering the bank and demanded money. Police did not disclose how much money was taken.
The suspect fled on foot wearing a black pull-over top, black pants with red stitching on the back pocket, a white t-shirt, and gray tennis shoes.
If you have any information on this case contact Hickory Police Department at 828-328-5551.
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President Trump is reportedly considering naming former Baylor University President Ken Starr to head the State Department's Office of International Religious Freedom. The ambassador-at-large for international religious freedom monitors religious persecution and discrimination worldwide, and develops programs to promote religious freedom, according to the State Department website .
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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Puerto Rico’s Senate has ordered government agencies to explain why tens of thousands of people in rural areas remain without power or appropriate shelter as anger grows about the lack of basic services more than seven months after Hurricane Maria.
The agencies have five days to present a plan on how and when they will address the needs of rural towns.
The order comes as police in a small mountain town blocked power crews from leaving on Tuesday while residents demanded they stay to restore electricity service that many still lack.
The standoff ended after the power company promised it would keep crews in Las Piedras until service is fully restored. The crews were obeying company orders to head off to another town.
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England managed to make the quarter finals of the 2018 World Cup. We check out how a few English household names back in the day.
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The most popular baby names vary from country to country, but they have their fair share of overlaps. And even if not, they can provide baby naming inspiration for parents in other cultures.
Take Germany, for example. The Association for the German Language compiles a list of the most popular baby names each year based on the names of new babies registered with the government. Looking at the most recent list, you can see some familiar names that are popular among American parents ― from Sophia to Mia to Alexander.
And of course there are some names German parents love that aren’t quite as prevalent in the U.S., like Luca and Jonas. With time, perhaps those names ― and others in the top 10 ― will increase in usage overseas.
Without further ado, here is the list of Germany’s most popular baby names in 2016.
Girls
Marie Sophie/Sofie Sophia/Sofia Maria Emma Emilia Mia Anna Hannah/Hanna Johanna
Boys
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Tottenham Hotspur have been given an extension until April 30 to decide whether they will play their home fixtures at Wembley Stadium next season, the Premier League club said on Friday.
Tottenham's current stadium is to be demolished at the end of the season as a new one is being constructed but chairman Daniel Levy said on Thursday the club might stay at White Hart Lane for longer than expected.
Spurs have reached agreement with Wembley National Stadium Limited (WNSL) for an extension.
"We shall be carefully monitoring the progress of the construction programme and public sector infrastructure delivery." the club said on their website (www.tottenhamhotspur.com).
"Our intention remains to spend next season at the national stadium before returning to our new stadium in Tottenham for the 2018/19 season."
Tottenham have received approval from Brent Council to play 27 games at Wembley next season.
(Reporting by Aditi Prakash in Bengaluru, editing by Ed Osmond)
Most spectacular exhibition of 2017? “ Michelangelo: Divine Draftsman and Designer, ” at the Met Fifth Avenue (through Feb. 12, 2018). Carmen C. Bambach, the Met’s drawings curator, has assembled an astonishing group of works—studies of limbs, agitated figures from a Resurrection, urgent drawings for the Sistine Chapel, an exquisite portrait of a beloved boy, and much more—that follows the Florentine master’s evolution from precociously talented student to mature virtuoso. A stunning selection, from searching, early drawings...
A sanitary sewer overflow happened in the Union County sanitary sewer system on Tuesday.
All pipes, pumps and equipment were operating properly prior to the overflow which was caused by large amounts of heavy rain resulting in storm water entering the sanitary sewer system.
The overflow occurred on Sardis Church Road near Indian Trail around 4:15 p.m. and lasted until 11 p.m.
Officials say there was not any danger to human health or the environment.
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​Wolves are interested in signing Lazio defender Bastos, according to the latest reports from the Birmingham Mail.
The Black Country side is ready to make some signings after earning promotion, a much-needed return to premier league action after several years in the Championship.
​Wolves could get Bastos for a cut-price deal, as he is worth just under €15 million. Though he has netted four times in Serie A this season, he is struggling for playing time, making only 15 league starts.
​With Coach Nuno Espirito Santo considering the use of a three-man defence, someone like Bastos is useful, as he played in the same formation at Lazio under Simone Inzaghi.
​Bastos still has two years on his current deal but is, along with Wallace, behind Luiz Felipe in the pecking order.
Check out some of his defensive highlights here!
Memphis coach David Fizdale blasted the officiating in Game 2 of the Grizzlies' first-round series against the Spurs, deeming it "unprofessional" and "unacceptable" before slamming his fist on a table and storming...
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"The way the industry has changed," he says, "It's shifted so far away from the single-serve package. This is an opportunity to get our distribution rights back without writing a check [to GDI] for a quarter of a million dollars. It's a bittersweet turn of events. Even though it's good for us, I've got guys who helped us build our brand for years who will be out of a job."
FOX Sports’ Ken Rosenthal reported Saturday that Braves utilityman Sean Rodriguez will miss three to five months as a result of shoulder surgery stemming from a January car crash. But Atlanta expected Rodriguez to be ready for spring training as recently as Friday morning, according to MLB.com’s Mark Bowman, who notes that newfound concerns over his health helped lead to the team’s acquisition of second baseman Brandon Phillips (Twitter links). David O’Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution classifies Rodriguez’s situation as “not good,” meanwhile, and backs up Rosenthal in reporting that he could sit out most or all of the season.
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OMAHA, Neb. – Authorities have identified the three Omaha men who died in a head-on crash on Interstate 480.
Police say 32-year-old Alvaro Contreras was driving northbound in the southbound lanes of Interstate 480 just before 1 a.m. Sunday when the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze he was driving collided with a 2000 Chevrolet Impala.
The Impala was driven by 33-year-old Homero Guerrero, and 37-year-old Alberto Longino-Maldonado was a passenger. All three men were killed.
Police say suspected alcohol use by both drivers and Contreras’ wrong-way driving are considered factors in the crash. The crash occurred near the intersection of Interstates 480 and 80.
Police have said both vehicles were traveling between 50 mph and 60 mph.
The horrified fishermen were just off the coast of the Spanish island of Majorca when they noticed a huge fin glide through the water next to their boat.
They captured their encounter with the beast on camera, which has been seen over one million times on Facebook.
In the video, filmed just off the Majorcan coast, several fishermen excitedly chatter as two shark fins ominously appear on the surface.
One man says: "I cannot believe it! It is a f*cking shark!"
If you thought your parents were evil, well, Marvel's Runaways is for you. As Hulu's first Marvel superhero show, the 10-episode first season will debut on the streaming service on Tuesday, Nov. 21.
The O.C. and Gossip Girl veterans Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage will executive produce and serve as showrunners on the coming of age superhero tale. The series follows a group of teens who can barely stand each other but must unite against a common enemy when they discover their parents are The Pride, a league of super villains.
Get a sneak peek at the new series above!
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Fewer people were out of work in Germany in May than at any time since the country’s 1990 reunification, official data showed Wednesday, defying gathering fears for the eurozone economy. Just 5.2 percent of the workforce was unemployed this month, the federal labour agency (BA) said in seasonally-adjusted figures—a fall of 0.1 percentage points from April’s level.
In unadjusted terms, which are less representative of underlying trends but more widely used in public debate, the jobless rate was 5.1 percent, or 2.3 million people. Unemployment has been falling for years in Europe’s powerhouse economy, driven both by an insatiable appetite for its goods from abroad and healthy consumer demand at home.
Germany’s economy expanded by 2.2 percent in 2017,.—AFP
New Delhi: Bollywood's Khiladi Akshay Kumar wished his fans a Happy New Year and soon after that he did what none of the superstars has ever attempted. Akki had an impressive 2016 and he is all gung-ho about making this year as exciting.
Akshay took to Twitter and shared the first look posters of his films lined-up for release in 2017. Akki will be seen in not just one or two films but as many as four. He will star in 'Padman', '2.0', 'Toilet Ek Prem Katha' and 'Jolly LLB 2'.
Excited? Well, looks like Akshay is going to have a packed 2017.
Let's set the ball rolling!
30 firefighters were called to a house fire in Quarrendon on Sunday afternoon (December 10) thought to have been an act of arson.
Six fire engines, from Aylesbury, Winslow, Leighton Buzzard, Wheatley, Thame and Woodstock, battled through the snow to reach the fire on the Bicester Road, just after 2:00pm.
The two-story derelict property has suffered serious damage.
Elsewhere on December 10, Bucks Fire helped 30 vehicles over the railway bridge in Oxford Road after the carriageway became blocked. Firefighters also responded to a collision involving one van on the Tring Road at 10:00am.
A collision between two cars in St Johns Drive, Stone also received a response from the fire service, just before 9:00am.
The Family was started in Victoria in the 1960s by the beautiful and charismatic Anne Hamilton-Byrne, who convinced others she was the reincarnation of Jesus Christ.
She recruited wealthy and influential professionals and infiltrated a Melbourne psychiatric hospital in the days LSD was being used in psychotherapy.
Hamilton-Byrne acquired children, many through questionable adoptions, and raised them as her own.
Their hair was dyed blonde and they were made to wear identical clothing.
Journalist Chris Johnston and documentary maker Rosie Jones have investigated the origins of the cult, its two decades of operation and its legacy.
The stories of the children who came out of The Family are bizarre, shocking and tragic.
Further information
The Family is published by Scribe
Watch the trailer for the documentary
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Besiktas sign free agent Babel
Besiktas have confirmed the signing of former Liverpool and Ajax winger Ryan Babel on a two-and-a-half-year contract.
The Dutchman had been searching for a new club following the expiry of a short-term contract at Deportivo La Coruna, for whom he scored four goals in 11 LaLiga appearances.
Babel's move to Besiktas represents a return to Turkey for the 30-year-old, who spent two seasons at Kasimpasa from 2013 to 2015.
The 42-cap Netherlands international scored 14 goals during that spell and will hope to rediscover that form as second-placed Besiktas chase the Super Lig title.
The defending champions are one point adrift of surprise leaders Istanbul Basaksehir after 16 matches.
Babel will be paid €1.2million during the 2016-17 season before picking up €2.1m in each of the subsequent two campaigns.
Kodi users are being hit by a new Premier League crackdown
The new Premier League season is now underway but fans who usually watch via illegal streams may have struggled to tune in over the weekend.
Watching sport online using so called 'Kodi boxes' has become hugely popular in recent months with millions of UK homes now using these online TV players.
Kodi isn't illegal but it can be adapted with add-ons which allow users to stream premium content without paying a subscription.
These illegal streams have come under huge pressure with content providers, ISPs and government agencies joining forces in an attempt to block them.
Although it may seem like an impossible task to stop people watching content illegally one block appears to be working.
The Premier League was recently granted a high court order which allows it to stop any matches that are being beamed into homes without permission.
A portion of Route 69 in Burlington is closed because of a crash.
According to state police, the crash happened near East Chippins Hill Road just before 3:45 a.m. on Monday.
One vehicle was involved.
There's no word on injuries.
It's also unclear if the crash was weather or ice-related.
For real-time traffic updates, check the Channel 3 traffic map here.
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US pop star Lady Gaga Saturday announced she had cancelled the last 10 shows of the European leg of her world tour due to “severe pain.”
In a statement posted on Twitter, the Grammy award-winning singer told fans she was “devastated” but said the decision to cancel the dates on her Joanne World Tour — her fifth headlining tour — was “beyond her control.”
“My medical team is supporting the decision for me to recover at home,” she said.
“I need to put myself and my well-being first,” she added.
Shows affected include dates in London, Paris and Berlin, as well as Stockholm, Zurich and Copenhagen.
Dates in Cologne, Germany and c were also halted.
It comes after the “Born This Way” singer cancelled another show in Rio de Janeiro in September after being hospitalized, also due to severe pain.
Lady Gaga, who shot to global fame in 2008 with her hit debut single “Just Dance,” has previously revealed she suffers from the chronic pain condition fibromyalgia.
A person was stabbed to death Monday night in the northeast valley, Las Vegas police said.
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
A man was stabbed to death Monday night in the northeast valley, Las Vegas police said.
Police were called around 6:55 p.m. to the 4000 block of Pistachio Nut Avenue, near Craig Road and Lamb Boulevard. A small fight had broken out in the street in front of a home and 21-year-old man was stabbed, Metropolitan Police Department Lt. Grant Rogers said.
Medical personnel responded and pronounced the him dead. No other details were immediately available.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
Contact Blake Apgar at bapgar@reviewjournal.com or 702-387-5298. Follow @blakeapgar on Twitter.
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DEVON, Pa. -- A horse has broken free at a Pennsylvania horse show, sending people running for cover as it galloped toward the stables.
WPVI-TV reports the horse got loose and jumped over a fence at the Devon Horse Show Tuesday night. Cellphone video shows the horse making a run for it as onlookers scream in the stands.
Here's a link to that report.
The horse was caught in the stable area. It suffered minor scrapes.
Officials say the rider was able to dismount from the carriage before the horse ran away. The rider was uninjured.
The horse show is expected to continue through the week as planned.
Champion Penn-Marydel foxhound Andrews Bridge Kodiak 2014 with huntsman Adam Townsend (kneeling). Standing are (l-r) Chief Steward Steve Hill, former Andrews Bridge huntsman; Judge Donald Philhower, huntsman, Millbrook Hunt; and MFHs Betsy and Steve Harris, Andrews Bridge.
The 2018 Penn-Marydel Foxhound Show was held on Saturday, May 12, 2018, in Fair Hill, Maryland. In spite of a rather bleak weather forecast for the afternoon, the rain held off, and we finished up well ahead of the evening storms for this, our sixty-fourth foxhound show.
Well over one hundred hounds were entered from eight packs: Andrews Bridge Foxhounds (PA), Golden’s Bridge Hounds (NY), Kimberton Hunt (PA), Lewisville Hunt, Marlborough Hunt (MD), Mt. Carmel Foxhounds, Red Oak Foxhounds (VA), and Snickersville Hunt (VA).
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Celebrities and athletes were out in full force for a Super Bowl party in Minnesota. NBC10's Brittney Shipp has the story and the interviews. (Published 2 hours ago)
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LAWRENCEBURG, Ky. — A video of a Kentucky man using Walmart’s intercom system to ask for help has gone viral.
Forrest Hunter posted the video to Facebook on Friday and it already has 39,000 shares and 1.9 million views as of Tuesday afternoon.
The video, captioned “When you get sick of waiting on somebody at Walmart,” shows Hunter in the sporting goods section of the store. He picks up the store telephone and uses the intercom.
“Customer needs assistance in sporting goods please. I’m the customer,” he said.
Hunter told WKYT a Walmart associate came over to help him afterward and was a little embarrassed. He said he didn’t get in any trouble for using the intercom.
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Police are canvassing the area for a man who allegedly attempted an abduction in Stapleton Saturday night, according to an NYPD spokesman.
At approximately 6 p.m., NYPD units were called to the apartment buildings at 180 Broad St. where a man reportedly attempted to abduct an individual near a public sidewalk, said the spokesman.
The spokesman was unable to confirm the age or gender of the alleged victim.
Police transmissions originally described the alleged attacker as a Hispanic male, between 20 and 30 years old, wearing a gray hoodie and black pants.
The alleged suspect fled the scene following the struggle, according to police transmissions.
Multiple NYPD vehicles were stationed in front of the apartment complex as investigators interviewed local business owners along Broad Street.
No arrests have been made at this time and the investigation is ongoing, added the spokesman.
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North American stock markets started the week on a positive note, surging ahead as investor fears calmed slightly following a tumultuous week of rhetoric between the U.S. and North Korea.
The S&P/TSX composite index advanced 86.53 points to 15,119.91.
On Wall Street, the Dow Jones industrial average gained 135.39 points to 21,993.71, while the S&P 500 index rose 24.52 points to 2,465.84. The Nasdaq composite climbed 81.06 points to 6,337.62.
The Canadian dollar was trading at an average price of US78.71¢, down 0.12 of a U.S. cent.
The September crude contract shed US$1.23 to US$47.59 a barrel, while the December gold contract fell US$3.60 to US$1,290.40.
Elsewhere in commodities, the September natural gas contract fell US2.4¢ to about US$2.96 per mmBTU and the September copper contract declined US0.75¢ to US$2.90 a pound.
The dates and times for each artist performing at the 2017 Riverbend Festival Schedule are listed below.
Bellingham Tennis Club owner Robin Robertson talks about some of the changes happening during renovations on Friday, Dec. 23, in Bellingham. Adam Roberts, 31, died Tuesday evening in an avalanche.
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A proud native of Longview, Wash., Christian Caple joins The News Tribune after covering Washington State football and men's basketball for two years at the Spokesman-Review in Spokane (though he lived in Pullman). He is a 2010 graduate of the University of Washington, an avid NWAACC basketball fan, and is unsure how to proceed now that Breaking Bad is over.
In this Sept. 26, 2016, photo, a Tibetan bitcoin miner poses with his shelves of bitcoin mining computers at a bitcoin mine built beside a hydropower station in a remote valley of Aba prefecture in southwestern China's Sichuan province. The launch of a U.S. futures contract for bitcoin on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017, underscores the virtual currency's increasing mainstream acceptance, including in many parts of Asia, where it already has a wide following among speculators and investors . Chinatopix via AP)
CALGARY — A major arterial highway in Calgary has been completely closed to traffic due to poor driving conditions that have led to multiple collisions.
Police say they closed Deerfoot Trail in both directions from McKnight Boulevard in the city’s north to Anderson Road in the south.
Duty Insp. Jim Shaw says in a news release that the day has been busy for police and emergency services as they try to keep up with collisions across the city.
Police are asking people to find alternate routes to Deerfoot Trail or avoid travel if possible.
Environment Canada’s forecast for Calgary on Saturday called for five to 10 centimetres of snow, along with winds gusting to 40 kilometres per hour.
Police in Edmonton also reported many collisions on Saturday, following snow that fell Friday and continued through the night.
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It is shocking to learn that the area of Tal-Gherduf Catacombs at Kerċem is under threat of a scandalous projected development of a residential unit (June 13).
The site is a vitally important archaeological zone and any disturbance unless for research purposes will be an unpardonable crime against Malta’s much vaunted cultural heritage.
The NGO Wirt Għawdex has to date been a lone voice of opposition and deserves the vociferous support of all heritage organisations. The catacombs, which I have discussed in several of my publications, are in spite of the mutilations they have been subjected to at several stages of their long history, of crucial importance to Malta’s late Roman and early Christian history and merit careful preservation.
My fervent hope is that the news is just a bad dream.
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TURKEY
BITLIS/BATMAN - President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to attend ordinary congresses of his ruling Justice and Development (AK) Party in Bitlis and Batman provinces.
TEKIRDAG/BALIKESIR - Prime Minister Binali Yildirim to attend ordinary congresses of AK Party in Tekirdag and Balikesir provinces.
ANKARA - Main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) to hold 36th ordinary congress.
ANKARA - Monitoring reactions and developments amid Turkey's ongoing Operation Olive Branch against PYD/PKK and Daesh terror groups in Afrin, northwestern Syria.
PALESTINE
RAMALLAH - PLO executive committee to discuss security coordination with Israel.
KARACHI, Pakistan - When millions of football lovers cheer and buck up their favorite teams in 2018 FIFA World Cup to be held in Russia this summer, Pakistanis will have a special reason to rejoice, although the 198th-ranked football nation will not be participating in the mega event.
More Rain Ahead This Week
by Shane Butler
A large area of low pressure will be moving away from the region and this will allow sunny and warmer temps to return Wednesday. This will be a brief change because another rain maker heads our way Wednesday and it looks wet for Thursday. A frontal boundary will push through here producing showers and a few t-storms. This disturbance moves out and another one quickly moves into the state on Friday. Once again, showers will be possible Friday afternoon into the evening hours. We see this rain maker departing before we get into the Saturday. High pressure slides into the deep south and this will give us the first dry weekend in quite some time.
Firebrand former University Zimbabwe SRC President Paul Rumema Chimhosva passed on today in South Africa after a short illness. He is said to have collapsed whilst at home earlier this morning and was rushed to hospital but died on the way.
Paul rose to prominence in 1990/1 when he was the University of Zimbabwe SRC president and led numerous student demonstrations against the Mugabe regime. The resistance resulted in closure of the University for several months.
Paul who did his A' Levels at Fletcher High School in Gweru was permanently expelled from the University of Zimbabwe in 1991.
He relocated to South Africa where completed his Bsc Mechanical Engineering degree at University of the Witwatersrand in 1995.
At the time of his death Paul was working as a Project Manager Exxaro Resources in South Africa.
He is survived by one child.
8 of the most creative placards seen at the NHS march
Independent.ie
Thousands of health workers, patients, union members and activists marched in London on Saturday to demand an end to the “crisis” in the NHS.
https://www.independent.ie/world-news/and-finally/8-of-the-most-creative-placards-seen-at-the-nhs-march-36563456.html
https://www.independent.ie/world-news/and-finally/article36563447.ece/b97a2/AUTOCROP/h342/ipanews_23b43195-6965-45a4-913b-6e949aaba2f5_1
SoCal Prep Legends Girls Athlete of the Week: Bella Gonzalez, North Torrance
Bella Gonzalez
School: North Torrance
Year: Senior
Position: Outfielder
Notable: Gonzalez’s enjoyed a big week at the Las Vegas Spring Jamboree, where she slugged North to a solid showing against some of the top programs from California and Nevada. Between five games in the tournament, Gonzalez hit four home runs.
NOTE: The best athletes in Southern California will be honored at an end-of-the-school-year awards show. For more details visit socalpreplegends.com, where you can also vote for the SoCal Athletes of the Week, as well as Play of the Week.
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Officials from across the nation are checking out a Connecticut prison program that can serve as a model for treating young adult offenders.
Connecticut prison officials are showing off the TRUE Unit on Wednesday at the Cheshire Correctional Institution. It houses 18- to 25-year-old inmates along with older mentors, some of whom are serving life sentences.
The unit is based on a prison in Germany and focuses on education, family and skill development. Correction Commissioner Scott Semple says the idea is to create an environment that supports inmates whose brains are still developing.
The unit had been scaled back from a planned prison for young adults due to budget cuts. It has been open for about a year and will soon expand to the state's prison for women.
Emergency personnel responded late Thursday night to a report of a tree that had fallen onto a tent at a private campground along Paradise Road.
As many as six people were reported to be in the tent at the Rancho Oso Thousand Trails campground, according to emergency radio traffic, but law enforcement personnel on scene reported no one was injured.
Two Santa Barbara County fire engines and three ambulances were dispatched at about 10:10 p.m. to the scene, which is in the upper Santa Ynez River area along Paradise Road.
A request also was made for a Calstar air ambulance, but that later was cancelled.
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POLICE are investigating another alleged sexual assault of a child in Tennant Creek.
“Due to the ages of the children involved, the matter has since been referred to Territory Families,” a police spokeswoman said in a statement.
The NT News understands both the alleged victim and the other child involved are under age and unable to be charged.
Representatives of British firm BAM Construction were here last week on a fact-finding mission in preparation for the prequalifying process to finance, design and build the new Demerara river bridge, according to Narvan Singh, the head of the British High Commission’s Trade Mission here.
Singh assured that the visit, where officials of the company met a government minister and members of the private sector, was in no way intended to gain favour from local officials or an advantage over other prospective bidders for the contract.
“It was like a fact finding but of course with particular interest in the sector, trying to meet the key stakeholders, the private sector and so on,” Singh said, while pointing out that the British High Commission facilitated the visit…..
Authorities say the drugs, which were discovered on a bus travelling between Johannesburg and the Karoo, were hidden in black bags and stuffed in pillows.
CAPE TOWN – Police have confiscated a consignment of heroin with a street value of nearly half a million rand.
Officers in the Karoo made the find while searching a long-distance bus travelling from Johannesburg.
Authorities say the drugs were hidden in black bags and stuffed in pillows in the back of the vehicle.
#sapsWC Greater Karoo Prov Organised Crime Detectives & #K9Unit during VCP arrested a suspect (38). Heroin (str value over R400K seized). ME pic.twitter.com/W4Hz5Xu8ar — SA Police Service (@SAPoliceService) June 14, 2017
The police's Noloyiso Rwexana said: “Heroin weighing 2,175kg valued at R434, 800 was seized. A 34-year-old suspect was arrested on charges of possession of drugs. He will appear in court tomorrow.”
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — After the storm that blew through Mobile County Monday evening, several viewers reported they were without water in the Fowl River and Theodore area.
Mobile County Water, Sewer, and Fire Protection Authority confirmed there was a main line break due to a severe lightning strike.
Most of the Fowl River area should have their water back on, as of 9 p.m, but anyone in the River Road and Pioneer Road area are still without water and no estimated time for when their water will be fixed.
Police reminding motorists to lock it or lose it after a rash of petty thefts. Three arrests have been made in the Huntsville area, where a number of cars had been entered and had items taken from them. In on case a vehicle contained the keys to another car. The suspects made off with those and the car they belonged to. Change and personal items were taken from the remaining vehicles in the Glencarin Crest area. Three youths face several charges including theft under 5-thousand, theft OVER 5-thousand and theft of a motor vehicle. OPP remind drivers to always roll up windows, lock doors and never leave your car unattended to warm up in the driveway.
The Queen has paid tribute to the “bravery” of firefighters who have battled the Grenfell Tower fire.
She also praised the “incredible generosity” of volunteers offering their support to those affected.
In a statement from Buckingham Palace, the Queen said: “My thoughts and prayers are with those families who have lost loved ones in the Grenfell Tower fire and the many people who are still critically ill in hospital.
Fire crews are still damping down the blaze. (Victoria Jones/PA)
A message from The Queen following the fire in Grenfell Tower yesterday: https://t.co/p31TIfTf17 — The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) June 15, 2017
“Prince Philip and I would like to pay tribute to the bravery of firefighters and other emergency services officers who put their own lives at risk to save others.
“It is also heartening to see the incredible generosity of community volunteers rallying to help those affected by this terrible event.”
A patio party that overlooks Edmonton’s river valley is quite appealing. So you may well be interested in attending the Shaw Conference Centre’s 35th anniversary party on June 22 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
The party is free, and you can buy $5 tickets for all foods and drinks at the party. The menu features everything from executive chef Serge Belair’s Montreal smoked meat sandwich to our famous chicken and waffles, bannock vegetarian tacos, and local garden inspired sweet treats. The party takes place on the River Valley patios, and also in Hall D of the centre, should there be rain.
There will also be a bee-keeping demonstration and live music.
For more information on the 35th anniversary celebration, visit the Shaw Conference Centre’s website or Facebook event.
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SYDNEY, Australia — Sydney FC extended its unbeaten streak at home to 26 games when it beat last-placed Wellington 4-0 in the 19th round of the A-League.
In front of new Australia coach Bert van Marwijk, Sydney overwhelmed a disorganized Wellington with goals to Alex Brosque, Adrian Mierzejewski, Milos Ninkovic and David Carney.
Van Marwijk was also a spectator as second-placed Newcastle beat the Melbourne Victory 2-0 to stay nine points behind Sydney and seven points ahead of Melbourne City, which plays Brisbane on Sunday.
Newcastle moved closer to securing its first finals berth since 2010.
Mohamed Hadid is denying claims that he date raped a model in an apartment.
Earlier this week, model Miranda Vee took to Instagram where she shared new claims of sexual harassment.
"I met with Paul [Marciano] at his @guess headquarters that is actually an apartment where he sexually harassed me & after that passed me on to his friend Mohamed who was going to meet me for 'coffee.' I thought it was a professional meeting but it was just me, him & champagne where he date raped me in an apartment," Miranda claimed on social media. "All to get a test shoot for GUESS. LAST year when I tried to speak out about it, they found out & made me sign a NON-disclosure agreement & I only agreed to sign because Paul threatened me & said he would get me disappeared if I ever say anything. #TIMESUP."
She added, "Why should we have to stay quiet because they have the power? #METOO."
After hearing Miranda's claims, Mohamed's attorney slammed the allegations and said his client is "completely innocent."
AFTER a successful tour to South Africa with the county’s academy side, Jason Martin is targeting regular Sussex 2nd XI cricket next summer.
The 21-year-old Guernsey wicket-keeper was part of a 15-man Sussex Academy squad which made the three-week trip to Cape Town to play a number of 50-over and three-day matches.
While it took him some time to get going after missing the opening two of those, Martin responded with a succession of tidy performances, both with the bat and behind the stumps.
Batting primarily at No. 5, he got in regularly despite the tough bowler-friendly conditions, but could not convert any of his innings beyond a best score of 38.
It meant he finished with a tour average of exactly 23 from his eight innings.
He was also behind the stumps in six of the seven matches he played and, across 300-plus overs, he did not concede a single bye or drop a catch.
Reflecting on his time in South Africa, Martin was pleased with what he learned and also with the way he performed.
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Greenville Health System will begin offering free flu shot clinics on Friday and continue at various locations throughout October.
The shots will be available for adults only and on a first-come, first-served basis.
Below are dates and locations where GHS said the flu shots will be available.
Greer:
Fri., Oct. 6: Noon-3:30 p.m. at Mountain Creek Baptist Church
Sun., Oct. 8: 1-3 p.m. at Lake Robinson
Tues., Oct. 10: 5-7 p.m. at Greer Memorial Hospital Lobby
Sat., Oct. 14: Noon-2 p.m. at Greer First Baptist Church
Mon., Oct. 16: 5-7 p.m. at Greer Memorial Hospital Lobby
Wed., Oct. 18: 5-7 p.m. at Washington Baptist Church
Tues., Oct. 24: 9-11 a.m. at Eastside YMCA
Wed., Oct. 25: 5-7 p.m. at Eastside YMCA
Simpsonville:
Thurs., Oct. 19: 4-7 p.m. at Hillcrest Memorial Hospital (drive-thru clinic)
Patewood:
Tues., Oct. 24: 4-7 p.m. at Patewood Memorial Hospital (drive-thru clinic)
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73 yrs old PriyankaNaik found murdered in her house at Betim while her daughter slept in next room
British media reported earlier this year that London’s Metropolitan Police force was investigating allegations against the former House of Cards star.
LONDON—British police are investigating six claims of sexual assault or assault by Academy Award-winning actor Kevin Spacey, three more than previously disclosed.
Police in Britain don’t name suspects until they are charged. Asked about Spacey, the force did not identify him by name but said Wednesday that detectives were investigating allegations of sexual assault alleged to have taken place in London’s Westminster borough in 1996 and the western England city of Gloucester in 2013.
The force says three other complaints of sexual assault and one of assault by the same suspect have been made.
Spacey was artistic director of London’s Old Vic theatre for 11 years until 2015.
A Virginia man whose toddler daughter's body was found in a suitcase next to train tracks in New Jersey earlier this month is now facing charges.
Hudson County prosecutors say 37-year-old Travis Plummer, of Richmond, is charged with desecrating the human remains of 23-month old Te'Myah Layauna Plummer. But the cause of death remains under investigation.
The child's body was found April 11 just west of the Journal Square rail station in Jersey City in the PATH rapid transit system, which serves New Jersey and parts of New York City.
Authorities had been seeking the pair since last month, though they didn't believe they were in danger. It was thought Plummer may have relocated to Jersey City or Charlotte, North Carolina.
The FBI tracked Plummer to San Juan, Puerto Rico, where he was arrested without incident April 19. He's awaiting extradition and it's not known if he's retained a lawyer.
It looks like Major League Baseball will visit Europe in 2019.
According to the Associated Press, MLB is nearing an agreement that will see the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox play a two-game set (June 29-30) at London's Olympic Stadium.
Here's more, courtesy of the AP report:
MLB chose the June window because it is after the Premier League season and before the stadium must be made available for summer track and field events. MLB hopes to make an announcement within the next two months.
The report also notes the Red Sox will have the option of playing both games as the home team, and that players will receive an additional $60,000 in compensation as part of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Commissioner Rob Manfred has prioritized expanding the game during his time in power. This season alone, teams will play regular-season games in Mexico and Puerto Rico. Next year, the Seattle Mariners and Oakland Athletics are expected to open the regular season in Japan.
Liang Xiaojing of China won the women's 60m in 7.20 seconds at the 8th Asian Indoor Athletics Championship here on Friday.
Liang who clocked in 7.29 seconds in the heats on Thursday, awarded China its second gold medal, after Wang Chunyu won the women's 800m title on Thursday, the first for China which fielded in a total of 12 athletes.
The 20-year-old Liang, born in south China's Guangdong province, won the women's 100m crown at the Nanjing Youth Olympic Games in 2014.
The three-day Asian Indoor Championship kicked off on Thursdy, and will run till Saturday.
Nevada governor signs 2 bills regarding firefighters
CARSON CITY — Gov. Brian Sandoval signed bills today to create a monument for fallen firefighters and enhancing the penalty for assaulting first-responders.
Sandoval signed the bills in a ceremony on the state Capitol lawn.
There are monuments dedicated to fallen police officers and military members outside the Capitol. Senate Bill 540 calls for a monument for firefighters.
The monument will be selected from three designs. No money has been set aside yet for the project.
Senate Bill 540 enhances the criminal penalty for assaulting first-responders who are on duty.
Bethesda held its own press conference for E3 2017 and while it was one of the shorter ones, it still packed highlights, but wasn’t without its shortcomings. The prominent publisher unveiled a few games that warranted the big stage presentation as well. However, we’re here to share what we thought of Bethesda’s show.
In this feature we go over our favorite moments from the show, a few of the things we wish Bethesda had done differently, and a handful of its biggest games. This is the spot for a high-level analysis of all things Bethesda had at E3.
To get more information about all of Bethesda's E3 presence, check out all of the news and from the press conference, all of the new Bethesda trailers, and a list of all the Bethesda games seen at the show!
And for our analysis of the other press conferences, check out the roundup of right here of all the highs, lows, and biggest games for the other big publishers and developers, including Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo.
North Las Vegas police (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
In just 24 hours, North Las Vegas has seen two shootings near one intersection, and the latest has injured a teenager.
At about 1:30 p.m. Monday, police responded to reports of a shooting on the block of 1400 Broad Arrow Drive, near West Gowan Road and North Martin Luther King Boulevard.
A 15-year-old with a gunshot wound to the foot was taken to University Medical Center with nonlife-threatening injuries, North Las Vegas spokeswoman Ann Cavaricci said.
On Sunday evening, another shooting occurred on the 1800 block of West Gowan Road near North Martin Luther King Boulevard.
It is too soon to tell whether the shootings are related, Cavaricci said.
She said the man shot in the second shooting is in critical condition but is expected to live.
Contact Rachel Hershkovitz at rhershkovitz@reviewjournal.com or 702-383-0381. Follow @rzhershkovitz on Twitter.
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* Q1 sales rose 2.1 percent to $215.4 million
* Alamo Group Inc - at-quarter end, backlog at $147 million was flat versus year-end, down 3.8% versus previous year's Q1
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National Comedy Theatre , San Diego's professional Improv Comedy Theatre located in the Mission Hills neighborhood of San Diego since 1999 announces its 5,000 show in San Diego! NCT has been an active part of the San Diego arts scene for over 18 years. NCT Artistic Director, Gary Kramer shared, "This has been an incredible ride and we are thankful to our patron family for being a part of it.
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PERRY COUNTY, Pa.– Police are searching for a missing Watts Township woman.
Ashley Ansell, 34, of the first block of Twilight Lane, was last in communication with family and friends on the weekend of August 16-17.
Her social media profiles have been inactive as well.
Ansell was last known to be in Florida.
Anyone with information is asked to contact PSP Newport.
BOISE, ID - The year 2016 started out with a special delivery for the Bates family. Cole J (CJ) Bates was the first baby in the Treasure Valley born in 2016 and this year is starting out on a high note for CJ as he celebrates his first birthday.
CJ Bates was born at St. Luke's Hospital in Meridian on January 1, 2016 and he just happens to be a member of the 6 On Your Side family. CJ is the son of KIVI Digital Director, J Bates, and his wife, Stephanie.
CJ has become quite well known around the station. He was the 2016 Community Baby Shower Baby.
The 6 On Your Side team wishes CJ a very happy birthday.
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GUATEMALA CITY — Researchers using an aerial mapping technique known as LiDAR have found previously undetected Mayan defence works, irrigation channels and the remains of tens of thousands of structures in the dense woodlands and jungles of Guatemala's Peten region.
The images revealed industrial-sized agricultural fields, including ones that measured about 12.5 miles (20 kilometres ) long.
The mapping technique bounces pulsed laser light off the ground, revealing contours hidden by dense foliage.
About 60,000 individual structures, including four major Maya ceremonial centres , were discovered.
In one of Guatemala's best-explored ruins, Tikal, the images were able to reveal a 90-foot tall pyramid that was previously thought to be a hill.
Surveillance cameras were rolling as two men robbed a Central City convenience store at gunpoint Friday night (April 20), according to the New Orleans Police Department.
Footage released Tuesday shows the two suspected robbers approaching a Fast Stop store in the 2700 block of S. Broad Street at 10:41 p.m.
According to police, about a minute later, cameras capture the men entering the store, where one man points a revolver at the cashier as the other man stands at the door, propping it open while acting as a lookout.
The armed man, who wore a white T-shirt over his head, can be seen placing a blue bag onto the counter as the cashier hands over cash from two registers.
After taking about $900, the armed man and his cohort, who wore a blue hoodie, ran from the store, police said.
Anyone with more information on the armed robbery is asked to call NOPD 6th District detectives at 504-658-6060 or Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP.
New technology jobs of the future will include robotic rights advocate and cellular agriculturist, a new report predicts.
Technology firm Huawei said its research also suggested that Edinburgh, Norwich and Nottingham will be among the leading UK cities for “hotspots” of innovation.
More than 1.1 million jobs will be created across Europe by 2025, said the report, including new roles as:
Continuing his four-nation tour of the Asia-Pacific, VP Mike Pence emphasized that all options are on the table in dealing with North Korea and the U.S. was with the Japanese people "100 percent."
He also announced a free trade deal may be worked out between the two countries in the future, but outlined that the current South Korea-U.S. free trade agreement needed to be reviewed and reformed.
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A group of elementary students are working to inspire students across the Capital City. They're doing it through a school concert.
Since October, Belmont Elementary students have been working on their performance. It's called the 'Let Your Life Shine Empowerment Tour'. Students recently performed at 3 different schools.
Through song and story, they were able to give other students a history lesson on diversity in schools.
"I learned about people that fight to end racism," says student performer, Lena.
"We've done some pretty cool performances, and something that I've learned is that the world was a lot different in the 1960's and 50's," says student performer, Adam.
The elementary students finished their performance by collaborating with the North Star High School choir.
ROME — Pope Francis will pay homage to victims of war when he visits two important World War II sites south of Rome next month: the American military cemetery at Nettuno and the Ardeatine Caves, site of one of the worst massacres in German-occupied Italy.
The Vatican on Friday announced that Francis would celebrate Mass at the Nettuno cemetery for all war dead on Nov. 2, which the Catholic Church marks as All Soul’s Day to honour the dead.
Later in the day, Francis will travel to the Ardeatine Caves on Rome’s outskirts. There, in 1944, 335 people were shot to death as a reprisal for an attack by partisans that killed 33 Nazi soldiers on a street in Rome.
They haven’t played together in seven years, but it looks like Tom Brady and Randy Moss still have a great deal of chemistry.
As Brady warmed up for the New England Patriots’ “Monday Night Football” game against the Miami Dolphins, Moss, who is a member of ESPN’s “Monday Night Countdown” panel, stood on the sidelines watching his former quarterback get loose.
And as Brady noticed Moss all alone with not a defender in sight, he zipped a pass right into his former wideout’s chest.
Check out the nostalgic moment in the video below:
Brady and Moss put up historic numbers in their three-plus seasons together, most notably in 2007, when 23 of Brady’s 50 touchdown passes went Moss’ way. Moss’ 23 receiving touchdowns in 2007 still are a single-season NFL record.
And judging off of their effortless connection Monday night at Hard Rock Stadium, it looks like Brady and Moss still could give opposing defenses nightmares.
Thumbnail photo via Jasen Vinlove/USA TODAY Sports Images
Mayor Shaver made a personal announcement to her fellow commissioners and the citizens of St Augustine concerning her health during Monday night’s city commission meeting.
The mayor confirmed to Historic City News last week that she had been diagnosed with stage-1 breast cancer, following biopsies performed as a result of her annual mammogram.
“Don’t put off your mammogram and don’t think you don’t need the test simply because you are getting older,” Nancy, who is 70-years-old, warned. “30% of breast cancer occurs in women 70-years-old, or older.”
The mayor credits early detection of the cancer with dramatically improved chances for a positive outcome.
Her modest surgery is scheduled for Wednesday August 16th, and if all goes as well as her physicians and surgeons expect, she plans to be back for the budget meeting set for August 24th.
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Another year in the rearview mirror means a fresh batch of cars legally importable to the United States under the so-called 25-year rule. Also, you know, another opportunity to make resolutions and chart a path for personal improvement and growth.
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Zambia suspends 48 opposition MPs for snubbing president’s speech
Zambia’s parliament has suspended 48 opposition lawmakers for boycotting a speech by the president, widening a political rift that has alarmed rights groups. Parliament’s speaker barred the United Party for National Development (UPND) politicians from taking their seats for 30 days, a move that banned them from the building and stopped their pay. Their party,…
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LONDON: Britain's Liberal Democrats leader Tim Farron announced his resignation on Wednesday (Jun 14), citing scrutiny of his religious views over gay rights during the recent general election campaign.
"To be a political leader... and to live as a committed Christian, to hold faithfully to the Bible's teaching, has felt impossible for me," he said.
Farron said he had felt "torn" between political and religious life after facing questioning over whether he agreed with his party's positive view of same-sex unions.
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Egypt are hopeful that forward Mohamed Salah will have recovered from his shoulder injury in three weeks which would allow him to play in their final group game at the World Cup in Russia.
The 25-year-old suffered a heavy fall in a challenge with Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos while playing for Liverpool in the Champions League final against Real Madrid on Saturday.
Race against time: Mo Salah. Photo: AP
He left the field in tears amid serious doubts about his chances of playing for Egypt at their first World Cup since 1990.
But the Egyptian FA was more optimistic after Salah met the national team doctor in Spain.
"The (Egyptian) football association confirms once again ... Salah will be in the World Cup, God willing, and won't be absent for more than three weeks," it said on Twitter without giving further details.
By Pilar Arias
The Texas Legislature is winding down its special session this week.
So, what can we expect?
KTSA News reached out to University of Houston political science professor Brandon Rottinhaus for his take.
“Some compromise when it comes to property tax caps. That’s something that the House and Senate have both been working to and I think that you have to chalk that up as a win for Greg Abbott,” Rottinghaus said.
The professor also expects higher teacher pay to pass but believes details need to be worked out, such as where the money will come from and how it’s organized.
“I think the fact that the bathroom bill hasn’t passed and hasn’t really even had any traction in terms of committee hearings suggests that there is this deepening risk in the Republican party and as a result it’s going to bleed over into the elections and likely to be seen again in the next Legislative session,” Rottinghaus said.
There was an outpouring of emotion at this year's ANZAC Day Haka and Corroboree for Life following the Dawn Service at Kings Park.
The Public Utility Workers Union of the Trades Union Congress is calling on government as a matter of urgency, to expedite the proposed dialogue with key stakeholders on privatisation of ECG as promised by President Nana Akufo-Addo. The PUWU believes such engagement will sufficiently arm government to take a positive decision regarding the proposed concession arrangement of the Electricity Company of Ghana as part of the programme under the US Millennium Challenge compact II, under which the country is to receive a grant of US$498.2 million to revamp the ailing energy sector.
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She is a travel journalist who has worn out three passports and four sets of luggage but some of her favorite travel destinations are right here in her backyard. Author Diana Lambdin Meyer has the must hit spots right here in the Midwest.
BAKU, Azerbaijan — The subway in Azerbaijan’s capital has suspended service in the wake of a massive blackout in the Caspian Sea nation.
The authorities said the Baku subway will be closed for the entire day Wednesday due to unstable power supply. City officials provided extra buses to help commuters.
The power outage hit the ex-Soviet nation early Tuesday when a transformer at one of the nation’s power plants caught fire. It was the worst blackout in Azerbaijan since the 1991 Soviet collapse, and energy workers were struggling for a second day to restore supply.
President Ilham Aliyev has set up a government commission to investigate the reasons behind the blackout.
The Interstate 10 high rise bridge will be closed from 10 p.m. Thursday (April 26) to 5 a.m. Friday, as workers remove a damaged overhead sign truss, according to state transportation officials.
In a news release issued Tuesday afternoon, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development referred to the project as an "emergency removal" of the damaged truss.
Suggested alternate routes include U.S. 90 (Chef Menteur Highway) in the westbound direction and Louisa Street North to U.S. 90 (Chef Menteur) in the eastbound direction.
In the case of inclement weather, the project could be rescheduled.
For updates on traffic and road conditions, motorists can dial 511, visit the 511 website or, for real-time around-the-clock New Orleans traffic updates, check the @NOLA_Traffic Twitter account.
The United States should consider moving its air base out of Qatar, the Emirati ambassador to the U.S. said Tuesday, encouraging the Trump administration to use its leverage to further pressure Qatar over alleged support for extremism. As the Persian Gulf crisis enters its second week, Ambassador Yousef al-Otaiba of the United Arab Emirates said Qatar's neighbors would "fairly soon" give the U.S. a list of specific actions Qatar must take before punitive steps are lifted.
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COMMERCE CITY — One person became trapped and needed to be rescued when a fire started in a house in Commerce City Wednesday night.
Crews with South Adams Fire made entry and pulled that person out of the basement. This happened in the 15700 block of East 96th Place.
A total of three people were taken to the hospital. The extent of their injuries was not known.
Crews were able to extinguish the fire and investigators were beginning their work to find out what happened.
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Members of the Louisiana Restaurant Association have created a political action committee to support a 2% hotel occupancy tax increase that will be on the November ballot in Baton Rouge.
Peter Sclafani, chef and co-owner of Ruffino’s Restaurant, and Stan Harris, CEO of the LRA, filed paperwork in August to create the Baton Rouge Tourism Now Political Action Committee.
It’s goal, Harris says, is to get the hotel tax passed. “When there are hotel rooms that are full,” Harris says, “it supports the restaurants as well.”
If passed, the tax would send around $1.3 million annually to Visit Baton Rouge, the city-parish tourism agency, and another $1.3 million to the Raising Cane’s River Center for facility improvements. Voters rejected the measure last year on a ballot that included several proposed tax hikes.
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The West Salem Panthers cruised to a 31-0 victory Friday night against MVC rival Tomah.
Couple transporting grill injured after SUV explodes when wife lights up cig, cops say https://t.co/gnYjB4CFFd pic.twitter.com/pEIbaWUN5c — Orlando Sentinel (@orlandosentinel) August 13, 2017
A Florida woman lit a cigarette, sparking an explosion of a propane barbeque grill being transported in her SUV.Orlando police Lt. Cindy Lane tells news outlets that the grill was turned on and the propane tank was open in the back of the red Kia Sorento as she left a barbeque at the Central Florida Fairgrounds on Sunday afternoon.Lane says the woman and her husband were burned and their sports utility vehicle was severely damaged. The couple's injuries are not considered to be life-threatening.
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South Africa’s state-owned Central Energy Fund has applied to invalidate 2015 contracts for the sale of crude oil to Taleveras Group and joint ventures led by Vitol Group and Glencore Plc.
The sale of 10 million barrels of oil reserves by the CEF’s Strategic Fuel Fund when prices languished near an eight-year low was probed by the Energy Department. The CEF filed a founding affidavit on March 12 to declare the contracts invalid, spokesman Jacky Mashapu said in a text message. He declined to comment further.
The Strategic Fuel Fund had previously described the transaction as a rotation of stocks, and in October Taleveras said the fund should have used the proceeds of the sale to buy fresh reserves.
Glencore declined to comment. Vitol and Taleveras didn’t immediately respond to emails seeking comment.
Mulder and Scully engross themselves into an investigation about a series of deaths caused by the victims becoming haunted by their very own doppelgangers.
UPDATE: Local man convicted of plotting terror attack sentenced to nearly 20 years
The local man convicted of plotting a terror attack in New York, Robert Doggart, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison Wednesday evening.
SAN ANTONIO - San Antonio chef Johnny Hernandez is hosting his 9th Annual Paella Challenge on Sunday.
Forth chefs and 12 high school teams will be competing this year for some big prizes.
The first-place high school team will get an all-expenses-paid trip to New York to visit the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, and the first-place chef will get an all-expenses-paid trip to Spain
This year's event will cost you $75 to attend and gets you all the paella you can eat, plus drinks.
The 9th Annual Paella Challenge will take place at Mission County Park, starting at noon.
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DALLAS (AP) – Dallas has agreed to pay more than $173 million to settle decades-old lawsuits from thousands of public safety workers over years of back-pay claims. The Dallas Morning News reports that an executive committee representing nearly 8,700 current and former Dallas police officers and firefighters approved the settlement Tuesday. The settlement still needs to be approved by a City Council vote this summer. Council members say Dallas will be able to pay out without increasing property taxes, funding the settlement with existing bond capacity. Mayor Mike Rawlings called the latest settlement “a prudent move for taxpayers” both financially and psychologically. Last year, Dallas settled four lawsuits for more than $61 million arising from the language of a 1979 pay referendum.
At least 17 people have died in the Grenfell Tower fire, although the death toll is still expected to rise, emergency services have said.
Specialist urban search and rescue teams are being brought in to make the 24-storey tower block safe in north Kensington to allow firefighters and the police to carry out investigations, following the devastating blaze that started in the early hours of Wednesday.
Search dogs will also be used to help locate the missing in the wreckage.
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The Capistrano Dispatch
Demolition began on Feb. 11 at the Hotel Capistrano by Kimpton site along Camino Capistrano. Once demolition and grading are completed, construction of the new 102-room 4-star boutique hotel can begin. Hotel developers announced in January that they anticipate opening in summer 2018.
The video below shows part of the Birtcher-Pacific Building—which sat vacant at the site—being demolished on Feb. 14. The building was originally constructed in 1966.
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New Dining Hall Opens at Mercy Hospital Video
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - Employees, patients, and guests at Springfield's Mercy hospital have a brand new dining hall to enjoy.
Officials with Mercy held a ribbon cutting ceremony today.
The new space is more open, and offers more fresh, made to order options.
Those behind the new dining hall tell us they really worked to listen to employees, and use their suggestions in the final product.
The Director of Nutrition and Food Service at Mercy, Amy Partain, spoke with us about one of her favorite features of the new dining hall, the windows.
“I think that it just sets the mood. I think that it will be a place that people go to recharge, a place of rest. I think that it's going to be really appealing and a place people will go whether they're a guest, or they're a coworker just to get away," Partain says.
Just some of the features of the new dining hall include a wood stone pizza oven, fresh baked goods, and take-home meals.
Florida police officer shot while serving arrest warrant
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — A Florida police officer has been shot and wounded while serving an arrest warrant at the home of a man facing charges for making violent threats to his family.
Tampa police announced on social media that Officer Richard Lehr was released from a hospital Monday afternoon.
Police say Lehr and Officer Leigh Smith were serving the warrant at an apartment complex early Monday morning when 35-year-old Walter Richard Jeziorski opened fire.
Tampa police Chief Brian Dugan pointed to "mental health issues," adding that the shooting is an example of what "officers deal with every day."
Jeziorski surrendered to police shortly after the shooting. He had several previous arrests on charges that include battery and domestic violence. It's not clear whether Jeziorski has a lawyer.
(CNN) Here's what you might have missed this Wednesday on CNN:
-- President Trump's first public reaction to the cancellation of "Roseanne" was a shot at Disney CEO Bob Iger. What he didn't say is just as notable.
-- Roseanne Barr said she was "Ambien tweeting" when she fired off a series of racist comments Tuesday that led to the cancellation of her show. Ambien says while the drug definitely has side effects, racism isn't one of them.
-- A Russian journalist and Vladimir Putin critic was said to have been shot dead in Ukraine on Tuesday. Today, he showed up alive at news conference.
-- The White House is holding a press briefing, and it has been more than a week since the last one. Catch up on everything that's happened since then and follow live updates here.
press release: Communication is so important to us every day. When we hear the word “communication” we usually think of texting, social media, computers and the Internet… but imagine using wood to communicate. More specifically, wood type combined with ink, paper and a press to create printed messages.
Long before computers, television or radio existed, wood and metal type was used to create posters, signs, newspapers and book pages. To help you better understand the process of letterpress printing, Jim Moran, Director of the Hamilton Wood Type & Printing Museum in Two Rivers, WI, will introduce you to wood type.
A printing demonstration will follow, and each attendee will take home a FREE commemorative postcard that has been letterpress printed!*
Program will take place outdoors on the stages next to the Wisconsin Veterans Museum. Rain backup will be inside the Wisconsin Historical Museum (30 N. Carroll Street). This program is part of Downtown Madison BID’s “Summer in YOUR City” programming.
Tonto Dikeh, Jon Ogah Set for Abuja All White Pool Party – National Accord
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"At my school we recently had a lock down drill. One thing that affects my and other students' mental health is the worry about the fact that me or my friends could get shot at school," said 13-year-old Benje Choucroun, a student at Marin Country Day School in Corte Madera, Calif. "Specifically, can you tell me what the administration has done and will do to prevent these senseless tragedies?"
A Lakewood woman was sentenced Monday for killing her dog.
Cassandra Biddulph,33, was ordered to be on community control for two years. She had pled guilty to the charges of cruelty against companion animals and endangering children last month.
Biddulph stabbed her dog to death in February at her home on Idelwood Road.
Lakewood police were called to the home for a report of shots fired. When officers arrived, they found the 11-month-old dog dead on the porch.
Biddulph told police she was involved in a days-long domestic dispute with her boyfriend and killed the dog out of anger.
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Beer, wine, delicious bites, live music and a silent auction! You're going to want to join the fun of the "Corks & Forks" Fundraiser on the rooftop terrace of DaVita, this Thursday, Aug. 17th, from 5-9pm. It benefits The National Sports Center for the Disabled. Here to share some of the details we have Marketing Director, Diane Eustace along with two of the wonderful chefs for the night, Mason Rodgers from Max's Wine Dive, and Nicole Olst from Epicurean Catering.
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Trump Admin. Greenlights Ind. Medicaid Work Mandate
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 10:03 PM EST) -- The Trump administration on Friday authorized work requirements in Indiana’s Medicaid program, likely inviting new litigation over the move’s impact on low-income Americans.
The authorization came in a special waiver that federal regulators can grant to test new approaches in Medicaid. It followed a similar, first-of-its-kind authorization last month for work requirements in Kentucky’s Medicaid program, and almost certainly heralds additional waivers for several other states that have applied to impose work mandates.
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Kubanychbek Kulmatov will again head the State Customs Service. Prime Minister Sapar Isakov said to journalists today.
Kulmatov is 54 years old. To date, he headed the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic .
Previously, he was the head of the Russian-Kyrgyz Development Fund. He worked as a Chairman of the State Customs Service in 2010-2013.
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) A house fire left a family of six temporarily without a home.
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Fire crews responded to the 200 block of Harvard Street shortly after 12:30 p.m. Saturday, to find smoke and flames coming up from the basement of the home.
Fire crews were able to extenguish the flames before it spread to the rest of the house.
No injuries were reported for any of the residents. However, the family did suffer the loss of two cats and a dog.
The American Red Cross was called to assist the family.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
DUBLIN, April 24 (Reuters) - An appeal by Apple and Ireland against a European Union ruling for the U.S. firm to pay 13 billion euros ($16 billion) in disputed taxes is likely to be heard in the autumn, Irish Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe said on Tuesday.
The European Commission ruled in August 2016 that Apple had received unfair tax incentives. Both Apple and Dublin are appealing the original ruling, saying the iPhone maker’s tax treatment was in line with Irish and European Union law. ($1 = 0.8189 euros) (Reporting by Conor Humphries Editing by Alexander Smith)
SHELBY COUNTY (WISH) — One person is dead after a motorcycle Sunday night in Shelby County.
It happened Sunday night just before 7:30 p.m. in the area of CR 250 West and CR 1200 North when officers were called out to a motorcycle crash.
Early investigations showed that the motorcycle was traveling north when it went off the side of the road for an unknown reason, ejecting 55-year-old David Bentley.
Bentley died from his injuries at the scene.
Sunday, Nov 11 - Feb 24, 2019
November 11, 2018 – February 24, 2019
Gallery 1 & Jackman Goldwasser Catwalk Gallery
Through drawings, paintings, artists’ books, installation and media works, this survey exhibition curated by Jessica Cochran will consider and contextualize Deborah Boardman’s vibrant career as an artist primarily working in Chicago over three decades. Deeply committed to the expressive potential of color, pattern and text, she employed a uniquely gestural approach to drawing and hand lettering that both distinguished her work and connected it reciprocally to the output of her closest contemporaries and students. Most recently, her installations, writing, recordings and drawings generously explored her psychic and physical vulnerabilities in the face of cancer. Shortly before Boardman’s death in 2015, art critic Lori Waxman wrote that her recent work grappled with the “unseen” and “ineffable,” articulating “what life looks like in that gracious limbo between life and death.”
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In a rare solo performance, Chic will be sharing his own songs which have drawn comparison to those of Dave Carter and Dave Frishberg. Chic aims to make a Soul connection with listeners through the medium of his voice.
This fully integrated cultural centre houses a theatre, cinema and library – a first for Britain. The project includes the redevelopment of the 1937 Odeon cinema retaining many of its art deco features.
The site had a historic water management problem, which due to their knowledge and expertise Aquatech Pressmain were able to solve. They designed and Installed pumps and a large collection tank to hold excess rainwater, allowing the centre to manage the water, releasing it into the main drains when appropriate, preventing any local flooding.
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Dan Hardy and John Gooden discuss the co-main event at UFC 216 between Demetrious Johnson and Ray Borg.
Johnson will be defending his flyweight title Saturday night against Borg from Las Vegas.
Darrion Caldwell Suplexes Eduardo Dantas, Takes His Belt (Bellator 184 Fight Highlights)
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Darrion Caldwell opened his Bellator 184 bout with Eduardo Dantas strong with a high-powered suplex, slamming the bantamweight champion into the canvas. He didn’t let up until the fight was over and the belt was his.
In the co-main event, Emmanuel Sanchez took a huge step forward in his career by upsetting former two-time Bellator champion Daniel Straus.
Check out the fight highlights from these bouts and more.
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Bellator 184: Dantas vs. Caldwell Results:
Darrion Caldwell def. Eduardo Dantas (48-47, 48-47, 50-45)
Emmanuel Sanchez def. Daniel Straus via submission (triangle choke) at 1:56, R3
Pat Curran def. John Teixeira via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-26)
Leandro Higo def. Joe Taimanglo via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Daily 4' game
DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Daily 4" game were:
5-4-7-5
(five, four, seven, five)
TABLE-Mexico sets July Maya price for international buyers
MEXICO CITY, June 14 Mexican state-owned oil company Pemex revised its July term pricing formulas for crude oil shipped to customers in the Americas, Europe and the Far East, the company said on Wednesday. The following table lists the adjustments to price constants for international buyers: DESTINATION JUNE CONSTANT JULY CONSTANT ---------------- ---------------- --------------- AMERICAS Maya crude
Last night on America’s Got Talent, Howie Mandel hit his golden buzzer! The winner? Sixteen year old Christian Guardino from Patchogue, NY. Listen as he amazes the audience with The Jackson 5’s “Who’s Lovin’ You”! He’s going straight to the live shows.
FOWLERVILLE, Mich. — A Michigan police officer has been charged after his personal gun accidentally fired into the floor of a high school gymnasium as he watched a wrestling tournament in which his son was a competitor.
WHMI-FM reports that 40-year-old Mark Boudreau is charged with misdemeanour careless discharge of a firearm.
The shot was fired May 5 at Fowlerville High School, about 65 miles (105 kilometres) northwest of Detroit.
Boudreau, of the Flint Police Department, will be arraigned June 7.
Defence attorney Frank Manley on Wednesday called the shooting “unfortunate,” and Boudreau “an outstanding veteran command officer.”
The Flint Journal reports that Flint police said in a statement the department “cannot comment on any potential criminal allegations until” it receives “all of the facts at the conclusion of the proceedings.”
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The task force investigating the situation has reported that it intends to question a number of international medical equipment manufacturers allegedly involved in the scheme. A massive scheme involving medical products sales to Brazilian public entities has led to recent high-profile arrests.
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A felon who sold meth out of Richland and Kennewick hotels has been sentenced to life in prison. Federal prosecutors said the man with 16 prior federal convictions had two guns he was using in his drug trafficking business. File Tri-City Herald
A recent report from Rabobank shows dryness in the south is pointing towards tightening of beef supplies.
The Rabobank Beef Quarterly report shows beef cow slaughter numbers are up ten percent through mid-April from a year ago, driven by ongoing dry pasture conditions, and the likelihood of forced herd liquidation during the coming grazing season, as reported by meat industry publication Meatingplace.
Beef production and consumption are both increasing, adding some building pressure on the world’s major beef markets, along with the potential of a drought year in the United States. The limited grazing opportunities in the U.S. forced cattle into feedyards quicker, driving up the number of cattle on feed between September and February.
Western Oklahoma remains in an extreme drought, according to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor, along with much of Western Texas classified in a severe drought.
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INDIANAPOLIS — A female inmate is missing from the Arrestee Processing Center (APC) in downtown Indianapolis.
Authorities are searching for Shelia Martin, 26, who was reported missing from the APC at about 6:15 p.m. Sunday.
Martin is described as five feet tall and weighing 110 pounds. She was last seen wearing a dark purple sweater, purple fluffy coat, and white boots. Police say Martin could also be wearing a black or gray jacket.
She was spotted getting off of a bus near E. 25th St. and N. Adams St. at 6:34 p.m. Sunday.
Martin was arrested Saturday on possession of cocaine and theft, and was to have had an initial court hearing Tuesday.
BRIEF-Truwin issues 7th series convertible bonds worth 5 bln won
* Says it will issue 7th series unregistered and secured private convertible bonds, to raise 5 billion won in proceeds for operations
Mount Mayon, the most active volcano in the Philippines has started exhibiting signs of an imminent eruption, as it spewed fountains of lava and massive ash plumes on Monday night and even on Tuesday morning.
According to latest updates, more than 27,000 people have been evacuated after Mount Mayon exhibited elevated seismic unrest, and summit explosions followed by the spread of lava and ash.
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* Elliott Associates and affiliates reports combined economic exposure in Roadrunner Transportation Systems Inc of about 8.6% - SEC filing
* Elliott Associates reported the 8.6 percent stake in Roadrunner Transportation Systems as of April 3 via a 13-D filing with the SEC
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Joining CNBC Africa to discuss technology disruption in South Africa’s insurance market is Anthony Miller, CEO, Simply Financial Services – whose business aims to secure the financial futures for South Africa’s mass market.
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An overturned tractor-trailer has shut down the eastbound lanes of Interstate 4 in Altamonte Springs.
The crash — near State Road 436 and Exit 92 — happened about 12:15 p.m. Traffic is backed up several miles to Princeton Street, and drivers should avoid the area.
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Steely Dan is coming to the City of Buffalo.
The band will play at Shea’s Performing Arts Center on October 17.
Tickets for their 8 p.m. performance go on sale this Friday at 10 a.m. Prices range from $59.50 to $125.
Anyone who wants to see the show can buy a ticket at LiveNation.com or call 1-800-745-3000.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Police in Ohio's capital city say two officers who fatally shot a black man last summer followed department policy on using force.
Columbus police on Wednesday announced the review board's findings about the conduct of officers Samuel James and Marc Johnson in the shooting of 30-year-old Kareem Ali Nadir Jones last July .
Police say they spotted Jones walking between cars and behaving erratically, then fired when his behavior escalated into a perceived threat. Police say body camera video shows Jones reaching for a gun in his waistband.
His sister has said she thinks Jones was trying to toss the gun.
The officers weren't charged but face a lawsuit alleging the shooting was unjustified and they conspired to provide misleading information about what happened.
The local police union has denied those allegations.
Mirror a powerful, primary coloured makeup palette with geometric adornments and block coloured prints while repeating the more is more mantra. Brazen and bright beauty becomes the haute-look for summer beauty.
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Model: Ali Oak at Silent Models | Makeup artist: Virgine Rascle | Hair stylist: Cyril Laforet | Set designer: Stefanie Grau | Editor: Kelly Baldwin
UMUC Europe is excited to announce early registration for Spring 2017 Session 2 classes. Registration ends March 8 for online courses, March 12 for hybrid, and the first day of class for on-site courses.
Students can learn about the thousands of classes that will take place online, on military bases in Europe, and in the Middle East at europe.umuc.edu.
Here's how Laurel Bay residents reacted to Amanda Whatley's viral video
After Amanda Whatley's video discussing her daughter's leukemia and the possible connection to contamination at the Laurel Bay military housing community near Beaufort, Marine officials held a town hall meeting to explain the Laurel Bay Health Study to residents. Here's how residents reacted.
Chief Master Sgt. James Lucas, 386th Expeditionary Mission Support Group superintendent, writes a holiday greeting on the top of a box containing holiday meals for forward-deployed service members Dec. 23, 2016 at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. After the boxes were loaded with holiday meal items, they were loaded into the back of a C-130H Hercules and delivered to the austere locations where these service members are currently deployed. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Andrew Park)
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April 3 State Street Global Advisors, the asset management arm of State Street Corp, appointed Andrew Benton as head of its UK institutional business.
Benton will be a senior managing director at SSGA and joins from Baring Asset Management, where he was head of sales, business development and international client services. (Reporting by Aishwarya Venugopal in Bengaluru)
Yerevan/Mediamax/. President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan reconfirmed the invitation of visit to Armenia, which he personally passed to NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg in February of 2017, Brussels.
President Sargsyan received NATO Secretary General’s Special Representative for the South Caucasus and Central Asia James Appathurai on June 13.
The representative of the alliance expressed his gratitude to Armenia for continuous participation in the peacekeeping operations in Afghanistan and Kosovo and Armenian contribution to international peacekeeping missions. He remarked that the relations between NATO and Armenia had developed over those years in the environment of mutual trust and understanding.
The Armenian President introduced the process of passing to the new system of governance within the frames of constitutional reforms in Armenia, the developments in the settlement of NK issue.
The sides also touched upon Armenia-Iran relations and security challenges in the region.
The computer can't tell you the emotional story. It can give you the exact mathematical design, but what's missing is the eyebrows. - Frank Zappa
Aug 12 (Gracenote) - Results and standings from the Bulgarian championship matches on Saturday Saturday, August 12 Etar 2 Pirin Blagoevgrad 1 Ludogorets 3 Vereya 1 Friday, August 11 Cherno More Varna 1 Slavia Sofia 1 Septemvri Sofia 0 CSKA-Sofia 1 Standings P W D L F A Pts 1 Cherno More Varna 5 3 2 0 8 2 11 2 Ludogorets 4 3 1 0 8 3 10 3 CSKA-Sofia 5 3 1 1 12 5 10 4 Vereya 5 2 1 2 4 7 7 5 Beroe Stara Zagora 4 1 3 0 6 3 6 6 Etar 5 1 2 2 4 5 5 ------------------------- 7 Lokomotiv Plovdiv 4 1 2 1 3 5 5 8 Dunav Ruse 4 1 2 1 3 2 5 9 Slavia Sofia 5 1 2 2 7 9 5 10 Pirin Blagoevgrad 5 1 2 2 4 5 5 11 Levski Sofia 3 1 1 1 2 2 4 12 Botev Plovdiv 3 1 0 2 5 9 3 13 Septemvri Sofia 4 1 0 3 1 5 3 14 Vitosha Bistritsa 4 0 1 3 3 8 1 1-6: Championship play-off 7-14: Play-off Next Fixtures (GMT): Sunday, August 13 Beroe Stara Zagora v Botev Plovdiv (1545) Levski Sofia v Dunav Ruse (1800) Monday, August 14 Lokomotiv Plovdiv v Vitosha Bistritsa (1730)
Brooke-Alvinston’s new fire chief says Brooke Fire Rescue is being considered for the new name of the merged departments.
Jeff McArthur became the new administrative chief of both of Brooke-Alvinston’s departments in August. He’s charged with bringing both the Alvinston and Inwood volunteers together. On the top of the list is a new name and McArthur says so far the firefighters like ‘Brooke Fire Rescue.’
“It’s short and sweet and easy to say,” he recently told council.
Councillor Wayne Deans, an Inwood firefighter, says everyone seems to be in agreement about the name, although it is not official yet.
McArthur says when the final decision is made the name will begin to appear on uniforms and fire trucks over a period of a number of years.
McArthur added firefighters would soon all receive the same training in the same week, so if they can’t make training night at their hall, they can go to the neighbouring hall instead.
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A Mastic man was killed Tuesday afternoon when he lost control of a motorcycle and crashed into a utility pole in Bellport, Suffolk police said.
Tyler Joseph LeBron, 23, died in the 5:40 p.m. crash at Montauk Highway and Brookhaven Avenue after he crossed over the highway on a 2004 Suzuki motorcycle and struck the pole, Fifth Squad detectives said.
He was pronounced dead on the scene by a physician assistant from the Office of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner, police said.
The crash is under investigation.
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — Draw Monday for the last 16 of the Champions League:
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First Leg=
Feb. 13-21=
Juventus (Italy) vs. Tottenham (England)
Basel (Switzerland) vs. Manchester City (England)
Porto (Portugal) vs. Liverpool (England)
Sevilla (Spain) vs. Manchester United (England)
Real Madrid (Spain) vs. Paris Saint-Germain (France)
Shakhtar Donetsk (Ukraine) vs. Roma (Italy)
Chelsea (England) vs. Barcelona (Spain)
Bayern Munich (Germany) vs. Besiktas (Turkey)
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Second Leg=
March 6-14=
Tottenham (England) vs. Juventus (Italy)
Manchester City (England) vs. Basel (Switzerland)
Liverpool (England) vs. Porto (Portugal)
Manchester United (England) vs. Sevilla (Spain)
Paris Saint-Germain (France) vs. Real Madrid (Spain)
Roma (Italy) vs. Shakhtar Donetsk (Ukraine)
Barcelona (Spain) vs. Chelsea (England)
Besiktas (Turkey) vs. Bayern Munich (Germany)
Digital data services company iMerit says it’s putting its first U.S. delivery center in downtown New Orleans.
The company’s local staff is bilingual and will support firms with needs in Spanish and English natural language processing, computer vision and customer needs in the U.S., according to a news release from GNO Inc. iMerit plans to create over 100 jobs in New Orleans.
The company’s global vice president of sales, Jeff Mills, said it has seen more demand for U.S.-based resources in defense, insurance, health care, government and technology.
The company’s location in New Orleans was not specified in the news release. It has hired 15 local employees so far.
iMerit employs over 1,300 globally and delivers data and digital services for companies in machine learning, e-commerce, financial services and computer vision.
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Trump obviously viewed it differently. His morning tweet, besides claiming vindication, said, "Their (sic) was no Collusion and there was no Obstruction (the word now used because, after one year of looking endlessly and finding NOTHING, collusion is dead). This is an American disgrace!"
The mother of a 13-year-old girl, who police say was kidnapped and murdered May 11 by a family acquaintance, committed suicide Sunday night. Deanna Zdanczewski, 41, of Ashtabula, was found at about 8:15 p.m. in her Lake Avenue home, according to Ashtabula police reports and the Ashtabula County Coroner's Office.
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BRIEF-Apple files for notes offering of up to $1.0 billion
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HOUSTON — Craig Hlavaty went to Comicpalooza over the weekend and tried not to spend too much money in the process. He gets the lowdown on Funko's POP! bobble heads, which have taken over the lives of some collectors.
PEORIA -- Emotions were running high for the Southeast boys basketball team after coming up short in the 3A title game to Morgan Park.
The Spartans were able to put an historic run in perspective, and keep their spirits high knowing most of the team will be back next season.
Coach Lawrence Thomas will have four of his five starers back next season, including first time all-stater Anthony Fairlee.
Click the video above to hear from Fairlee, and Thomas as they reflect on their season and look forward to the future.
DENVER (AP) — Police in Denver are searching for an inmate who escaped while being transported to a hospital and warned residents that the man facing charges for the attempted murder of a police officer is dangerous.
Denver Sheriff Patrick Firman says Mauricio Venzor-Gonzalez escaped from deputies around 6:30 a.m. Monday and was last seen running from the downtown Denver hospital. Police searched the area for hours but did not find Venzor-Gonzalez, who is 23.
Venzor-Gonzalez was arrested in November. Authorities have said he was injured in a shootout with police, who tracked Venzor-Gonzalez to a home in Aurora. He surrendered after a two-day standoff.
He had an appointment at the hospital on Monday morning, Firman said. It’s not clear if Venzor-Gonzalez was wearing handcuffs or other restraints at the time, Firman said.
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OCEAN CITY, Md. (WJZ) — Thousands are celebrating the Fourth of July in Ocean City this week and businesses are banking on the holiday crowd to kick off their peak season.
Ocean City is rolling out the red, white, blue carpet for tourists — it’s a crucial time for the beach town and has the biggest economic impact for the summer season.
Hoping vacationers show their appreciation in dollars.
“Generally July and August are 60 percent of our business for the year,” said Greg Shockley, Shenanigan’s Irish Pub owner.
It’s a small window to capitalize on.
“These 100 days are really the major impact for our business and our season,” said Rick Meehan, Ocean City’s mayor.
The July 4th fireworks show is the biggest one they have this summer, but throughout the season they also have free concerts and other shows.
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - Illinois lawmakers are entering the next-to-last day of their spring session and are optimistic about meeting their deadline for a state budget.
Budget negotiators won't say whether they'll be ready to take action on the spending plan when they convene Wednesday. But they say the operations side of an estimated $39 billion spending plan is in the hands of legislative leaders.
Democratic negotiators say questions remain over a capital construction plan. They are focusing on which projects are priorities and the source of funding.
Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner's call for a $248 million reconstruction of the Quincy veterans home is still in the mix.
Lawmakers also have a list of other unresolved issues. They include gun restrictions and a reinstatement of the death penalty added to legislation by Rauner.
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Murderer goes on killing spree and live streams the entire events via Facebook Live.
Cleveland police alongside the FBI are still on the hunt for Steve Stephens, the man who broadcasted the cold blooded murder of 74 year old Robert Godwin.
According to the video, which has been removed from Facebook, before killing Godwin, Stephens confessed the murder was a revenge killing, with no further explanation.
He blamed his estranged girlfriend Joy Lane for the murder Godwin as well as the other alleged 13 people he confessed to killing on Facebook.
Residents of Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York have been altered to keep an eye out for the fugitive killer.
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WASHINGTON, July 4 (Reuters) - U.S. Representative Steny Hoyer, the No. 2 Democrat in the House of Representatives, has been hospitalized with pneumonia and is expected to make a quick recovery, his office said on Wednesday.
Hoyer, 79, of Maryland, was admitted to the George Washington University Hospital on Tuesday and diagnosed with pneumonia, spokeswoman Katie Grant said.
"He is being treated with antibiotics and resting, and is expected to make a full recovery quickly," Grant said in a statement.
Politico, which first reported the hospitalization, said Hoyer had campaigned over the weekend with Democratic incumbents and swing district candidates in Wisconsin and Illinois. (Reporting by Doina Chiacu; Editing by Leslie Adler)
YORK, Pa. (AP) — A man who called police on a group of black women golfers accused of playing too slowly at a Pennsylvania golf club denied to dispatchers that he was acting out of racism.
In one of two recordings of calls to police posted by the York Daily Record, the caller says the group was "holding everybody up" and one of the women had accused the Grandview Golf Club of racism. He said no weapons were involved "other than her mouth."
The golf club in York apologized following the April 21 incident. The women were club members and described the experience as demeaning and discriminatory.
A match that has the potential to be the final in any football tournament in the world is being played out in the group stages of the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017 in India on Saturday October 7. South American powerhouses Brazil take on European giants Spain at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi.
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This week's playlist comes from Madrid IA listener Jeff Gibbons with the theme "Baby Songs"
THE BEATLES-BABY IT'S YOU/BABY'S IN BLACK
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PAUL MC CARTNEY-BABY'S REQUEST
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Welcome to our new group test of waterproof Wellington-style boots. All of the boots in this group test have been put through their paces by international event rider and BE coach Jo Rimmer. Find out what she thought below.
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I though these boots looked quite chunky but comfortable.
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These boots really stood up to rigorous testing. I put them through deep bogs, marsh land and very heavy going and they never leaked, while offering great support without being restrictive. While wearing these boots my feet were never cold or uncomfortable.
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MRS I-DA-BELLE BROWNE HAZEL THOMAS better known as LARLEY of Merleen Hill, Lower Questelles died on Monday April 9th at the age of 72. The funeral takes place on Saturday April 28th at the Apostolic Faith Church, Lower Questelles. The body lies at the church from 1:00 pm. The service begins at 2:00 pm. Burial will be at the Chauncey Cemetery.
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HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) — Thousands of power outages were reported Monday morning in Hampton, according to Dominion Virginia Power.
Dominion’s outage map on Monday showed more than 3,000 outages near Hampton University. One of the reported outages was caused by a circuit outage.
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Ten years ago, the family had to sell the herd of buffalo to pay for an operation for Ronnie, but decided to leave one cub. Since then, the unusual pet has been kept indoors, as it is quite violent on the street. That might be an explanation for his name. Weighing in at over a ton, the buffalo barely fits through the doors. Wild Thing has its own bedroom and even has meals with his owners in the kitchen.
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AM Best has revised the outlook on Zurich Insurance Group's A+ financial strength rating to stable from negative, citing the firm's recent restructuring of the P&C operations.
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KABUL — The U.S. military says that an American soldier has died as a result of injuries sustained during a vehicle incident in eastern Afghanistan.
A statement released by the U.S. forces on Tuesday says that two other American service members were injured in the incident, which took place in eastern Nangarhar province on Monday.
According to the statement, the U.S. forces were not in contact with enemy forces at the time. It says the injured soldiers are receiving medical treatment.
The statement added that U.S. Gen. John Nicholson, commander of the U.S. troops in Afghanistan, expressed his deepest sympathies and prayers to the families and friends of the fallen and injured service members.
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They’ll be going nowhere fast but accomplishing a lot at the same time.
The second annual Ride to Provide, an indoor cycling event, takes place Friday, Oct. 20, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at World Tour Indoor Cycling, 845 Harrington Ct.
All proceeds will go toward fighting hunger in the community by benefiting the Burlington Food Bank and Food for Life.
“One in seven families in Burlington is battling hunger. There is an ongoing need to provide food 12 months a year to the hungry in the community,” states a Food for Life press release.
This video shows the moment a bus driver had to take evasive action to avoid hitting a car - that was driving the wrong way down the dual carriageway.
Captured on the A30 near Camborne, the video shows a purple Nissan Micra driving west on the eastbound carriageway at about 9.30am on Tuesday, February 14.
The video, captured by bus driver Jimmers Thomas, shows a silver car having to swerve out the way of the oncoming Micra.
The driver, a 58-year-old woman from St Merryn, has been arrested and bailed until April 24 while police investigate.
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This is Earl Melchert (left) of Barrett, Minn.
Earl was working at his home last month when a 15-year-old girl who many figured might be dead, escaped from the men who abducted her and asked him for help.
“Eventually she got close to me and I said, ‘Oh my gosh, it’s a woman.’ Then pretty soon I said, ‘No, it’s a young girl.’ I knew it was her as soon as I saw her face,” he recalled today.
A reward had been posted for information about her abduction and today Earl showed up at the Alexandria Police Department, which was prepared to give him the $7,000 he richly deserved.
“The reward money means absolutely nothing to me,” Melchert said.
Then he gave the money to the girl.
“I was in the right place at the right time,” he said. “I did what I had to do.”
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We've had a lot of crazy weather this week, but the people of Aberdeen have been experiencing some stranger than most.
High winds sweeping the country forced foam from the North Sea onto Aberdeen's Footdee area.
The white liquid left cars, streets and houses looking as if they had been hit by a sudden snow storm.
A Marine Scotland spokesman said: "Sea foam is created by the interaction of sea water movement and plant plankton.
As fans prepare for an exciting Sunday, Philadelphia is preparing to keep fans, and the city, safe. NBC10's Aundrea Cline-Thomas explains some precautions that are taking place to keep everybody safe. (Published Friday, Feb 2, 2018)
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Judge to determine future of special prosecutor appointed by Gains
YOUNGSTOWN — Visiting Judge H.F. Inderlied Jr. will consider whether to disqualify a special prosecutor appointed by Mahoning County Prosecutor Paul Gains to preside over a petition to unseal grand jury transcripts.
Attorneys for ex-Assistant Prosecutor Martin Desmond, who has a growing number of lawsuits targeting Gains and his office including the petition, argued that Cuyahoga County Assistant Prosecutor Matthew Meyer has a conflict of interest because Gains appointed him.
Desmond alleges that the transcripts will reveal misconduct by Gains’ office.
Meyer spoke on his own behalf and said that just because Desmond has made allegations against Gains doesn’t mean a conflict exists. This standard would allow plaintiffs to prosecutor-shop by making allegations against prosecutors they didn’t favor, Meyer argued.
Inderlied will issue a judgment in the near future.
Your afternoon host AJ has been in Seattle for over 5 years and SO much has happened in his life since moving here. He and his wife of 7 years Nicole, had their first baby (Max...he is now 2) and they bought their first home here. When AJ isn't on the air, at a sporting event supporting one of our local teams (ESPECIALLY the Sounders and Seahawks) or hosting an event for one of the organizations that he works with including Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, March For Babies, Susan G Komen and Washington Trails Association, he is more than likely climbing a mountain! "I love everything this place has to offer, from world-class entertainment, to the incredible food to all of its natural beauty with so many amazing mountains and trails at our doorstep! I LOVE the Pacific Northwest and am proud to call it home and do what I love to do with an incredible group of people."
The Hartselle Lady Tigers knocked off Huntsville in a tennis matchup this past Tuesday.
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Trump spokesman: President-elect wants more info on Russia
WASHINGTON — Incoming White House press secretary Sean Spicer is defending cryptic comments by President-elect Donald Trump that he knows "things that other people don't know" when it comes to allegations of Russian hacking.
Spicer tells Fox News Channel's "Fox & Friends" that Trump is getting national security briefings "on a daily basis" and "there doesn't seem to be conclusive evidence" Russians were behind the hacking of Democratic emails during the election.
Spicer also dismissed on Monday a report released by the FBI and Homeland Security Department supporting the accusations against Russia, calling it a "how-to" manual on basic cybersecurity for Democrats.
In an interview on NBC's "Today Show," Spicer said President Barack Obama only punished Russia after Democrat Hillary Clinton lost the election and that the recent sanctions were politically motivated.
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In this Oct. 21, 2016, photo, a vehicle waits outside the Arrowhead Inn, one of the four beer stores in Whiteclay, Neb. The Lakota Hope faith ministry in Whiteclay has started a fundraising campaign to buy out the four beer stores that sell millions of cans annually in the tiny village next to the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota.
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Mexico: 300 migrants found in dangerously cramped trucks
MEXICO CITY — Mexican authorities say they have rescued 300 Central American migrants being transported in dangerous conditions in multiple tractor-trailers.
A statement from the National Immigration Institute says two trucks were stopped at a checkpoint early Saturday in the northern border state of Tamaulipas, across from Texas.
Scanners detected people inside, and 198 migrants from Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador were found packed in without proper ventilation and with practically no space to move.
A separate statement describes a similar discovery the previous day in the Gulf coast state of Veracruz. It said a truck was found carrying 102 Central Americans who "displayed signs of dehydration and suffocation" and whose lives were at risk.
Dozens of children were among the migrants in the trucks.
ATHENS, March 30 Alpha Bank, Greece's fourth-largest lender by assets, was profitable in October-to-December for a second straight quarter as improved net interest income offset higher provisions for impaired loans.
Alpha, 11 percent owned by the country's bank rescue fund HFSF, reported a net profit of 20.1 million euros ($21.6 million), down from net earnings of 41.2 million in the third quarter.
For 2016 as a whole, the bank returned to profitability, posting net profit of 42.3 million euros after a loss of 1.37 billion in 2015.
The bank's non-performing loans ratio eased to 38.1 percent of its book at end-December from 38.3 percent at end-September.
Provisions for bad debt rose 18 percent quarter-on-quarter to 304 million euros from 258 million in the third quarter. ($1 = 0.9318 euros) (Reporting by George Georgiopoulos)
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Opening the mailbag ...
The last two offseasons weren't easy for the Jets. They had players they wanted to retain, others they hoped to add in free agency. But instead, general manager Mike Maccagnan was forced to scour the discount pile for bargain-buys. The cap-strapped Jets didn't have the money to compete for top-tier free agents.
That won't be the case in 2018.
After a few expected cuts (Muhammad Wilkerson, Ben Ijalana, Buster Skrine, Matt Forte), the Jets will enter free agency with more than $100 million in cap space. That's the third highest total in the league, and more than enough to make a splash.
But will they make the right moves? Or the wrong ones and set this team back? Is Maccagnan the right guy to spend this money?
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A portion of a highway along Atlanta's westbound Interstate-20 buckled on Monday due to an underground gas leak, according to the DeKalb County Police.
The affected highway is between Gresham Road and Candler Road on I-20 westbound. Police initially shut all lanes of traffic and diverted cars to I-285, but have since re-opened some lanes in the area.
Traffic suffered after the shut down according to Google Maps.
Representatives from Department of Transportation were on the scene Monday to examine the damage.
After Monday's incident, Atlanta now only has two fully operational interstate highways — down from four.
In March, a portion of a bridge on I-85 in Atlanta collapsed due to a fire under the bridge and has remained closed since. The portion of I-85 is expected to remain closed until June and three people have been arrested in connection to the fire.
IT’S good to see the spirit of giving at Christmas is alive and well in Henley.
Last week, we reported how a mystery woman had paid the £250 bill when members of Mencap’s Meteor Club had lunch at the Three Horseshoes pub.
Paul Barrett, chairman of the club, was moved to call the anonymous woman “the angel at the table”.
Two days later, he witnessed another kind-hearted gesture, this time benefiting the Chiltern Centre for disabled children, where he chairs the trustees.
After a performance of Something Wicked by the Jeux d’esprit company at King’s Arms Barn, a woman in the audience was so moved she donated £500.
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Ever wanted to have Huey Lewis and The News wake you up with their 1985 hit, "Back in Time"? Or how about, Wham's 1984 smash "Wake Me Up Before You Go Go"?
Well, now in addition to your phone, CD player, expensive weirdo coffee maker, radio alarm clock and whatever other devices you already have that were already capable of playing music with an alarm, now your Echo can too.
The way it works is you simply say, "Alexa, wake me up at 6am" to whatever song, says Amazon. You can choose a specific song, an artist, or a radio station. You can even choose mood music, if you're feeling like you need a new dose of pep every morning.
I for one made the mistake of using one of my favorite songs to wake me up back in college, and now I hate it. Many other CNETers said they made similar mistakes even with beloved tunes, like the themes to "Indiana Jones" and the 1970s, "Superman."
Consider yourself warned.
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A female pedestrian was sent to hospital Tuesday afternoon after she was struck by a vehicle in north Edmonton.
The collision happened in the area of 118 Avenue and 97 Street just after 4 p.m.
Police said the woman was taken to hospital, although the extent of her injuries was not known.
It’s not known if the woman was walking in a marked crosswalk.
Police remained on scene past 5 p.m., with officers controlling traffic.
Detectives seize 2850 bottles of phensidyl and arrest two drug peddlers in Turag area of Dhaka on January 1, 2016. The phensidyl bottles are being displayed at the DMP media center on Monday, January 2, 2016.
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Crotone avoided relegation to Serie B by just two points last season
Inter Milan extended their winless run in Serie A to eight games with a draw against relegation-threatened Crotone.
Striker Eder had given the home side the lead with a deflected header in the first half, but they could not hold on.
Midfielder Andrea Barberis scuffed in the leveller in the second period for Crotone, who are three points above the drop zone.
Inter suffered their fifth straight draw and their fourth consecutive 1-1 result in the Italian top flight.
Luciano Spalletti's side missed the chance to move above third-placed Lazio, who face Genoa on Monday (kick-off 19:45 GMT).
Leaders Napoli and champions Juventus are in action on Sunday.
NEW BERLIN — New Berlin police were involved in a police pursuit of two vehicles early Saturday morning, February 3rd.
At around 1:40 a.m. New Berlin police, along with other assisting law enforcement, initiated the pursuit on Greenfield Avenue. The pursuit continued until one of the vehicles crashed in the area of Moorland Road and Ryerson Road.
One person was taken into custody.
The incident remains under investigation.
Well everyone keeps saying we need a hooker and a centre.
This is the only way we are going to get either one in the next 5 weeks unless there's another sleeping with someone else's wife (or dog) scandal!
NEW YORK (AP) — She’s once, twice, three times a Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover lady.
Kate Upton is once again gracing the cover of the annual issue, becoming only the fourth woman to do so three times. This year, she’s making the splash with three different covers.
Other women who did the cover three times include Tyra Banks, Heidi Klum and Christie Brinkley, who also is featured in this year’s edition with her two daughters. Elle Macpherson holds the record with five cover appearances.
Other notables in this year’s edition include former cover girl Chrissy Teigen, an expectant mother and athletes including tennis champ Serena Williams and Olympic gold medal gymnast Simone Biles.
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WINFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Authorities say they believe a 50-year-old man killed his parents and himself after learning they intended to remove him from their suburban Chicago home where he also lived.
Winfield police released an update on the investigation Tuesday. The bodies of 77-year-old Nancy Clinkenbeard, 76-year-old Clyde Clinkenbeard and their son, Karl Clinkenbeard, were discovered May 21 after a concerned citizen spotted unconscious people through a window and called 911.
Police say the attack likely took place on May 20 following an argument a day earlier involving another family member that was reported to police. The DuPage County coroner’s office says the Clinkenbeards each suffered “multiple sharp force injuries.”
Officers who forced their way into the home found two bodies together and the third in a different room.
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Thompson started in right field and went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts in Tuesday's 1-0 loss to the Mariners.
Thompson batted seventh in the order while getting the start in place of the injured Avisail Garcia, who was placed on the disabled list Tuesday with a hamstring injury. The recently acquired Thompson should get consistent at-bats while Garcia is unavailable.
Tavares Martin, Jr., Washington State's leading wide receiver, was recently dismissed from the team for reasons still not quite clear.
The junior wideout from Bella Glade, FL took to twitter Sunday morning, claiming he was cut only after he asked to be released from the program. Citing anonymous sources, the Seattle Times reported Martin, Jr. was cut after multiple violations of team rules.
Also in the Times report, Martin, Jr's father says MIke Leach granted his son's transfer, but permitted him from joining a Division-1 program in Florida.
Martin, Jr led the Cougs in receptions (70), yards (891) and touchdowns (9).
This news comes days after Martin, Jr's high school teammate, sophomore receiver Isaiah Johnson-Mack, requested his transfer from the program to be closer to home and his two children. Johnson-Mack claimed Leach hadn't granted his transfer, but the two are expected to resolve the issue.
Washington State takes on Michigan State in the Holiday Bowl, Thursday, December 28th in San Diego.
The pope greets people in St. Peter's Square. Massimo Valicchia/Getty Images
Five years ago this month, Pope Francis became the 266th pope of the Roman Catholic Church and the leader of its 1.29 billion adherents.
He's been celebrating the occasion by reminiscing about his various — and at times controversial— accomplishments since his papal election in March 2013.
The pope has lived these past five years within the walls of Vatican City, the seat of the worldwide Catholic administration, the Holy See, which is nestled on the the west bank of the Tiber River in Rome, Italy.
It is a place that evokes reverence, spiritual power, and a history that spans thousands of years.
Here's a look inside the walls of the beautiful microstate that the world's most powerful religious leader calls home:
A young woman who died after falling from a balcony in Berkeley was identified Monday as UC Berkeley student Kimberly Tze . The 21-year-old Elk Grove native had been in a building on the 2700 block of Dwight Way when she fell early Sunday, shortly after midnight, police said.
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MILWAUKEE (WKOW) -- A bride and groom's wedding day memories and a cousin's photography business were all lost to a thief last weekend.
It happened in downtown Milwaukee Saturday night, just hours after the couple said, "I do."
The bride's cousin came from Omaha to take professional pictures; about two thousand of them by the end of the night.
She left all of it, and her equipment, locked in her truck near the hotel.
The next morning, all of it; truck, cameras, photos, were gone.
"Somebody in my beloved hometown just completely violated everything, stole my entire business, my livelihood and her memories and it hurts. If you have any ounce of soul, grab those memory cards and throw them in an envelope and send them in, please," Rebecca Jones told WISN.
This is a photo of her white 2014 Ford F-150.
It has black rims and Nebraska license plates.
Rebecca Jones filed a police report and checked the tow lots, but nothing so far.
The Court of Appeal will hear Alfie's case on Wednesday afternoon
The lawyers representing the family have confirmed a challenge to the High Court’s decision to prevent Tom Evans and Kate James from taking their son to Italy will be heard on Wednesday afternoon.
Alfie Evans’s life support was switched off on Monday night after doctors said nothing more could be done to save the toddler.
The decision to remove the life support came after the High Court ruled it would not be in the best interests of Alfie Evans to receive further treatment abroad.
At the time Mr Justice Hayden said: "This represents the final chapter in the case of this extraordinary little boy."
× No clear motive yet in Las Vegas mass shooting
Authorities say they still don’t have a clear motive for the Las Vegas shooting rampage.
Undersheriff Kevin C. McMahill provided an update on the investigation Friday. He says authorities have looked at gunman Stephen Paddock’s personal life, political affiliation, economic situation and any potential radicalization.
He says authorities are aware the Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for the attack, but so far there is no evidence that it had a role.
He says authorities will continue to investigate those areas as well as look into leads and tips that come in.
Paddock unleased gunfire Sunday from the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay hotel casino on the Las Vegas Strip, killing dozens and injuring nearly 500 people. He killed himself as police closed in.
Each year we're reminded, New Mexico has a wild-western love for firing guns to ring in the new year. The Albuquerque sky lit up with gunfire last night, and one metro-area family tells KOB an errant bullet almost hit their infant daughter.
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Chris Perkins and Omar Kelly on Kenyan Drake's possible concussion and slew of Dolphins injuries.
The University of Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier University are flying the local colours at this week's Canadian University/College golf championship at the Chilliwack Golf Club in Chilliwack, B.C.
The tournament, in its 16th year, was established by Golf Canada in 2003 to give the country's top university and college golfers a chance to compete at a national championship.
Waterloo is competing in the 20-team men's event and also has an entry in the 12-team women's competition.
Wilfrid Laurier is competing in the men's tournament, which last year was won by Université Laval Rouge et Or. The University of British Columbia Thunderbirds won the women's competition for the second straight year.
Coming off of the bye week, Lauren Sisler and Kevin Scarbinsky discuss Auburn's upcoming trip to College Station to face off against Texas A&M.
TOM KNIGHTON: The Left Steps Up Its Infatuation With the Political ‘Wisdom’ of Kids. “On guns and immigration, the Left comically turns to children for answers.”
Fire crews raced to the scene of a two-vehicle crash in a Lincolnshire village.
A heavy rescue unit was also dispatched from Lincoln to help deal with the aftermath of the collision which took place at around 10.30pm on Monday, August 15.
Emergency services descended on Wispington Road in Wispington, near Horncastle.
Crews used hydraulic cutting gear to release two injured people at the scene.
It is not clear what vehicles were involved in the crash or the extent of the injuries people suffered in the collision.
Romania Says Venezuela Ruling Applies In Its $250M Award Row
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 2:52 PM EDT) -- Romania told a New York federal court Thursday that the standards used by the Second Circuit in its decision to reverse the confirmation of a $188 million award against Venezuela apply to its push to vacate a $250 million arbitration award in favor of a pair of Swedish food investors.
The July decision to reverse the confirmation of an Exxon Mobil Corp. subsidiary’s $188 million award against Venezuela used the same arguments relied upon by the European nation in its fight against a $250 million award...
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CHICAGO — A lawsuit seeking more than $50 million in damages has been filed against the Archdiocese of Chicago and a former priest who was convicted of child molestation.
The lawsuit filed Thursday says the plaintiff developed a “trust relationship” with Daniel McCormack while playing on a basketball team he coached. The lawsuit alleges that McCormack sexually assaulted the plaintiff on one occasion, sometime between 1998 and 2000.
The lawsuit also alleges that the archdiocese was aware of McCormack’s sexual misconduct, but still ordained him.
The archdiocese said in an email to the Associated Press that it doesn’t comment on pending legal matters.
The Chicago Sun-Times reports McCormack has spent time in prison and at a state mental facility for sex offenders since pleading guilty this year to sexually abusing five boys.
–Associated Press
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Unless you pay attention to potential spoilers, you probably didn't see the events of "The Walking Dead" midseason finale coming.
There was a lot to take in over the course of 90 minutes that ended with a character we thought was untouchable (Oh, Carl!) revealing they were bitten by a walker.
It marks the biggest twist yet for a series where apparently no one is safe. In the latest episode of The Stalking Dead Podcast, we examine the midseason finale and where "The Walking Dead" goes from here.
1:36 'The King,' (Elvis impersonator Will Kettler) is in the house for Valentine’s Day weddings Pause
0:33 Fresno police arrest two after string of armed robberies
2:35 Saburo Masada visits site of his internment for first time since 1942
3:02 Meet Alexander Mickelthwate, the third conductor candidate for the Fresno Philharmonic
0:52 Visalia couple wins $65,000 Valentine on 'The Price is Right'
1:02 One dead after fight between co-workers at plant south of Fresno
0:57 Protesters target Mayor Brand's refusal to designate Fresno a sanctuary city
2:08 Fowler girls chase Central Section's lone unbeaten regular season
1:31 Worn Poverello House warehouse leaks, in need of repairs
Dynamic Recycling, located in Brice Prairie is an eleven year old company that is growing at a rapid pace. They have received many awards and accolades as they continue to grow and succeed as a leader in their field. Dynamic Recycling is one of Wisconsin's elite small businesses.
Hareem Farooq lauds student for speaking out about sexual harassment at Islamabad college
Reacting to reports regarding alleged sexual harassment of female students at the hands of an examiner at a college in Islamabad, renowned Pakistani actress Hareem Farooq called on the authorities to "stop" the suspect before he finds another victim.
The actor took to her Instagram page to share the the post of the student who accused an examiner of molesting and groping scores of female students, and asked "what are the authorities waiting for? For him to end up raping someone so they can finally take action".
"I cant even begin to imagine the horror these innocent students went through! Shame on him! And more power to people like #sabaali who gather the courage to speak up against such monsters!!! LETS STOP HIM BEFORE HE FINDS ANOTHER VICTIM," she wrote on the photosharing app.
Department store operator Gordmans is filing for bankruptcy protection and plans to liquidate the inventory of its 106 discount stores.
The Omaha, Nebraska-based company announced Monday it had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Gordmans had posted losses in five of its last six quarters. It's stock price fell to 6 cents a share Monday after the announcement.
Gordmans did not give a time frame for the liquidation sale. It has stores in 22 states.
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (AP) – William & Mary is investigating the defacement of a Thomas
Jefferson statue at the school after someone painted the hands red and wrote “slave owner”
nearby. University spokeswoman Suzanne Seurattan wrote in an email Tuesday that the school is
determining how to remove the paint without leaving damage. The statue is near the heart of the
Williamsburg campus. Seurattan wrote that the school encourages civil discourse but that “it is
never acceptable to deface property.”
A small vegetable and fruit stand set up in front of a Long Beach home is not too far from my house. It reminds me of street markets where patrons can buy whatever is fresh that day.
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Favors is expected to start at center for Tuesday's Game 2 against the Clippers, Tony Jones of the Salt Lake Tribune reports.
With Rudy Gobert going down with a knee injury after less than in minute in Saturday's playoff opener, Favors stepped into a bigger role in the frontcourt, posting 15 points, six rebounds, two assists and a block across 32 minutes. Gobert has now officially been ruled out for Game 2, which means Favors is expected to slide over to center and operate as the team's fill-in starter. That should mean another hefty workload for Favors, so it wouldn't be surprising if he approached the 32 minutes that he posted Saturday.
RIO DE JANEIRO, April 5 Brazilian planemaker Embraer SA sees $1.5 billion in annual exports as "a good target" for its KC-390 military cargo jet scheduled to enter service next year, Jackson Schneider, head of the company's defense unit, told journalists on Wednesday.
Brazil's Air Force has already ordered 28 of the aircraft for 7.2 billion reais ($2.33 billion), with two deliveries in 2018, three in 2019 and "the sky is the limit" for production in the following years, Schneider said.
($1 = 3.0939 reais) (Reporting by Brad Haynes; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
It's time for a serious injection of rock and roll into the Swedish capital.
Yes, in late June 2019 Stockholm will play host to the world famous festival, which was created in the US back in 1991.
While the line-up remains unknown at this point, the festival will be held at Gärdet, reported Swedish news channel SVT.
Lollapalooza is held every year in the US and was started by Perry Farrell of Jane's Addiction. The festival had a six-year hiatus between '97 and '03, but has been back with a vengeance ever since.
And it has been expanding, opening in recent years in Paris, Berlin and South America.
The festival typically attracts huge names on the music scene, with the 2018 festival in Chicago headlined by the Arctic Monkeys, Bruno Mars, and The Weeknd.
Keep an eye on the official website here, though there's still no information about the Stockholm show just yet.
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LONDON, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Two North Korean Nordic skiers have been invited to take part in the Pyeongchang Paralympics, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) said on Friday.
North Korea would march together with South Korean athletes under a unified flag at the Opening Ceremony on March 9 if the offer was accepted, the IOC said.
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain intends to prevent a hard border in Ireland after leaving the European Union whatever the outcome of talks with the bloc, UK’s Brexit minister said on Monday, saying comments that this was not legally enforceable were taken out of context.
Davis on Sunday said that a pledge on the Irish border agreed as part of a divorce settlement was “a statement of intent” rather than a legally binding move, but said the media had twisted his words.
“Of course it’s legally enforceable, under the withdrawal agreement, but even if that didn’t for some reason, if something went wrong, we would still be seeking to provide a frictionless, invisible border,” Davis told LBC radio.
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Volkswagen suspends head of external relations in connection with scandal over use of monkeys in research .
KUWAIT CITY (AP) - The Philippines' ambassador to Kuwait has offered a public apology after he made comments about his diplomatic mission's efforts to help abused Filipino housemaids in the Gulf nation.
Renato Villa read from a statement and took no questions from journalists in Kuwait City on Tuesday.
He said Philippines Foreign Minister Alan Peter Cayetano also had made an apology to Kuwait "for the actions that were undertaken by the embassy ... to assist Filipino nationals in grave distress here in Kuwait but which the government ... found unacceptable."
Kuwait police arrested two Filipinos earlier this week over helping maids flee their employers.
The Philippines banned workers from coming to Kuwait over abuse complaints after a dead Filipina was found in a freezer in an abandoned Kuwait City apartment in February.
We wish to inform you that in the meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company held on Wednesday, 30th May, 2018 the board of directors has considered and approved the following matters along with other matters:1. Approved the Audited Financial Statements of the Company for the financial year ended 31st March, 2018.2. Approved the Audited Financial Results of the Company for the quarter and financial year ended 31st March, 2018.3. Recommended Dividend of Rs. 1.25 per Equity Share of Rs. 10/- each for the Financial Year 2017-18. The said dividend, if declared at the ensuing Annual General Meeting, will be paid to the shareholders within 30 days of Annual General Meeting. Date of which will be informed by you subsequently.4. Approved the appointment of Shambhu Gupta & Co., Chartered Accountants, Mumbai, as the Internal Auditors of the Company for the financial year 2018-19.The Board Meeting commenced at 4.00 p.m. and concluded at 6.35 p.m.Source : BSE
Hello and welcome to our Huddersfield Town live blog for Wednesday, July 4.
The summer transfer window is in full swing, with every Premier League side battling it out in an attempt to bring in some of the best talent from around the world.
For Town, the summer has brought incomings of Ben Hamer, Ramadan Sobhi , Terence Kongolo and Juninho Bacuna , with the Terriers linked with a number of other names in the transfer market.
Town have also released their new home kit and first alternative kit already, while football fans from across the globe have had their eyes glued to the 2018 World Cup .
Stick with us for all the latest news and rumours regarding Town, with the summer transfer window and the World Cup in full swing.
Hill and Clark Property Professionals Boston Winter Dominoes League
Results:
Arbor Club Premier Division: Flying Club A 5 Wyberton SC A 4, SPC Outlaws 6 Arbor Club 3, Golden Lion A 2 SPC Cosmos 7, Hammer & Pincers 4 Little Peacock 5, Wyberton SC B 4 SPC Colts 5, New Inn A 6 Black Bull 3,
Chris Cook Print Division One: Eagle 6 Golden Lion B 3, Pilgrim Lounge 4 Robin Hood B 5, Fairfield Lounge A 5 New Inn B 4, Kings Head Freiston A 6 Pincushion 3, Graves Park 6 Fairfield Lounge B 3, Bull & Dog 4 Kings Head Freiston B 5, Kings Head Freiston A 5 Robin Hood A 0 (match awarded - no show).
The Champion of Champions play-off final will be held on May 3 at a neutral venue, beginning at 9pm.
The end of season presentation evening will take place on May 17 (8pm), venue to be finalised.
Vrana recorded an assist and two shots during Sunday's 6-3 loss to the Flyers.
The 22-year-old winger has managed a goal and four points over his last three games while playing mostly on the third line. Vrana hasn't lived up perhaps unreasonable expectations set early in the year, but with 13 goals and 26 points in 65 games is nonetheless having a fine rookie campaign and should be squarely on your radar heading into fantasy drafts for 2018-19.
April 12 Loncin Motor Co Ltd :
* Says it plans to set up an unmanned aerial vehicle JV in Chongqing with a Zhuhai-based helicopter firm
* Says the JV will be capitalized at 50 million yuan and the company will hold 90 percent stake in it
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/EaA1ho
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
The Mail & Guardian has won a six-year legal battle to reveal the contents of an interrogation of former minister and presidential spokesperson Mac Maharaj.
The newspaper on Friday revealed how Maharaj had allegedly lied in 2003 when he was questioned by the defunct Scorpions unit.
Maharaj was questioned in terms of section 28 of the constitution in relation to payments he might have received from businessman Schabir Shaik‚ who was later convicted of facilitating bribes for President Jacob Zuma in relation to the controversial government arms deal. Zuma was deputy president at the time.
The Mail & Guardian reported that Maharaj had lied repeatedly during the section 28 Scorpions interrogations‚ which takes place in secret and does not allow for the respondent to be dishonest. Being dishonest during the above-mentioned interrogation is a criminal offence.
The amaBhungane investigative journalism unit got hold of the transcripts of the Scorpions inquiry in 2011.
The Canadian Press
HALIFAX -- A weatherman says he got more than he bargained for during a recent trip to a Costco in Halifax after finding a live scorpion in a bag of bananas.
Nathan Coleman, a reporter for The Weather Network, says he was unloading groceries when his 11-year-old daughter spotted something squirming in a plastic bag.
Coleman says he dismissed the rustling until his mother put the bananas away and noticed the scorpion.
He says he double-bagged the arachnid and drove to the Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History, where it has been jarred for observation.
Coleman says a warehouse manager has apologized to him and says Costco is looking into the incident, but he thinks the product should be pulled from the shelves in the interest of safety.
He says he's hoping to find out whether the scorpion is venomous and how it was able to journey thousands of kilometres.
Nollywood actor, Emeka Duru, is currently elated as he was over the weekend honoured by the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Lagos state Chapter.
It would be recalled that the Guild for a while has not had things rosy but to the glory of God, hope and sanity has been restored and members have been doing fine.
Emeka who could not hide his joy shared the good story with his fans, “Yesterday I was honoured with an excellence award by Actors Guild of Nigeria Lagos State chapter, I want to say a very big thank u to the Chairman, and members of AGN Lagos State for this honour given to me. May God bless you all and I pledge my undying commitment to the growth of AGN in Lagos State and Nigeria at large thank you.”
Narin and Yildirim were both participants in the protests, according to a U.S. official familiar with the case. On the day of the violence, police detained two members of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s security detail but released them shortly afterward. TorontoStar 11:44:00 PM CEST
An Olympia woman was injured when she crashed her 2002 Ford Focus into a 2017 Dodge Ram pickup just before 3 p.m. Tuesday on the cable bridge on state Route 397 near Kennewick, the Yakima Herald reported. The 44-year-old woman was taken to Trios Health, and her condition was not immediately available, the Tri-City Herald reported.
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MANILA May 3 Philippine lawmakers on Wednesday voted to reject the appointment of Regina Lopez as environment minister, 10 months into her term in office, a member of the panel told Reuters.
Congressman Ronaldo Zamora confirmed in a text message that the panel had voted in favour of rejecting Lopez.
The plenary of the Commission on Appointments has yet to announce its decision or endorse the vote. Another source at the Senate who declined to be identified also said Lopez had been rejected.
(Reporting by Manolo Serapio Jr; Editing by Martin Petty)
North Korea has received more than £4 million in foreign aid from the UK in just six years despite the country’s status as an international pariah, according to reports.
Tensions with the communist regime ruled by dictator Kim Jong-un have escalated after it said it would conduct weekly missile tests and warned that “all-out war” would result from US military action.
Meanwhile, Mike Pence, the US vice-president, told Pyongyang not to test Donald Trump’s resolve as fears of a military conflict continue to grow over North Korea’s pursuit of nuclear weapons.
Despite the country’s status as a rogue state, official statistics cited by the Daily Mail show that £740,000 was sent to North Korea by the UK to fund aid projects in 2015 with the Foreign Office reportedly committed to continuing the handouts.
Californians may still love the beautiful weather and beaches, but more and more they are fed up with the high housing costs and taxes and deciding to flee to lower-cost states such as Nevada, Arizona and Texas.
"There's nowhere in the United States that you can find better weather than here," said Dave Senser, who lives on a fixed income near San Luis Obispo, California, and now plans to move to Las Vegas. "Rents here are crazy, if you can find a place, and they're going to tax us to death. That's what it feels like. At least in Nevada they don't have a state income tax. And every little bit helps."
Senser, 65, who previously lived in the east San Francisco Bay region, said housing costs and gas prices are "significantly lower in Las Vegas. The government in the state of California isn't helping people like myself. That's why people are running out of this state now."
Weren't the Sabres supposed to be the team where the Toronto Maple Leafs are? The Leafs last year were dead last In the NHL, and are now poised for a playoff spot? How exactly did this happen, especially since the Sabres went into full force with their rebuild before the Leafs did? #1.) Second Prize: Jack Eichel and Dan Bylsma. This is not meant an insult to either one of these guys.
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2012 was the year when Karan Johar introduced us to newbie Sidharth Malhotra, alongside fellow freshers Alia Bhatt and Varun Dhawan. Student of The Year was a super hit. However, Sidharth' stint with showbiz had begun even before he bagged his debut flick. He started modelling at the age of 18 and shot for his first magazine cover in 2007.
And the reason we're randomly telling you all these is that Sid is in a throwback mood!
This was the time he was a lot younger but a total hunk nevertheless! He has always been a fitness freak. This photo is pretty much proof.
On another note, the actor has become comparably less active on social media. Many assume whether it is because his former girlfriend is all over the internet, thanks to her relationship with Ranbir Kapoor.
However, the two recently met at Akash Ambani and Shloka Mehta's engagement and showed no bitterness.
All is well that ends well!
12 girls arrested in Katsina on their way to Europe
Seven girls using hijab to disguise themselves and evade arrest were among the 12 persons intercepted by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) in Katsina on their way to Europe. This brings the total number of persons apprehended by the NIS to 40 in the last four months as they tried to cross various legal and […]
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Many publishers are still learning what readers will pay for as they try to raise more revenue from the consumer side. A month after The Atlantic created The Masthead, a membership program aimed at its most loyal readers, it’s found that contact with its journalists is one of the most valuable features.
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PARIS — The Canadian contingent in the men's singles draw at the French Open tennis tournament is down to one.
Peter Polansky of Thornhill, Ont., dropped a 6-3, 4-6, 6-2, 6-2 decision to Pierre-Hughes Herbert of France in a first-round match that concluded Wednesday. Rain suspended the match after two sets on Tuesday.
The loss leaves No. 24 seed Denis Shapovalov of Richmond Hill, Ont., as the lone remaining Canadian in singles. Vancouver's Vasek Pospisil lost his first-round match Tuesday.
Shapovalov, 19, will play Germany's Maximilian Marterer in the second round. The match will likely be played Thursday.
As Samia Assed watched election returns come in with her children and another Muslim family, she panicked when it became clear that Donald Trump would win the presidency. The Palestinian-American woman wondered if they would have to register as Muslims, as Trump said during his campaign.
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VANCOUVER — The troubled inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls has named a new executive director.
Chief commissioner Marion Buller announced late Friday that former Assembly of First Nations adviser Debbie Reid has taken the job.
Reid is from the Skownan First Nation in Manitoba.
She was a special adviser to Assembly of First Nations National Chief Phil Fontaine when he held the job and has also worked for the federal government.
Buller says Reid has focused her entire career on working on behalf of Indigenous people.
The inquiry has run into troubled waters in recent months with criticism that victims' families weren't being adequately consulted about the shape of the inquiry.
One of the inquiry's commissioners and the previous executive director resigned in the wake of the criticism.
There were subsequent calls for a more profound shakeup with one prominent Manitoba First Nations chief even calling for Buller to leave.
Flooding has been reported across parts of Alabama thanks to Alberto.
In Helena's Old Town, water is flowing over the dam at Buck Creek.
WBRC producer Jeremy Pate took this video around 8 a.m. Wednesday.
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On Saturday March 17th, Kershaw County Deputies arrested 49 year old Terry M. Goins of Winnsboro. Goins was charged with failure to stop for a blue light, driving under suspension and possession of a stolen vehicle. Goins fled from a safety checkpoint on Highway 12, and later crashed near Doby’s Mill Elementary School. A footchase ensued where deputies located Goins face down in a small body of water. Deputies believed that Goins was experiencing a drug overdose, so while EMS was enroute, NarCan was administered and Goins quickly began to regain conciousness. Goins was under the care of Kershaw Health until he was transported to the Kershaw County Detention Center where he is currently detained with bonds over $12,000.
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A Tesco lorry became wedged under a railway bridge in Warrington .
The HGV got stuck just before 4pm on Froghall Lane.
Early pictures from the scene show police and engineers figuring out what to do with the lorry.
The incident took place close to Warrington Bank Quay railway station.
Network Rail engineers will carry out safety inspections to check the bridge was not damaged.
Meanwhile some trains travelling towards Liverpool and Manchester and leaving from Warrington Central are delayed, according to the National Rail website.
Travel data unit Inrix is reporting one lane blocked and very slow traffic due to the bridge being struck by a lorry on B5210 Froghall Lane Eastbound near Arthur Street.
Cheshire Police have been contacted for more details over this incident, including if any injuries were sustained.
A man accused of attacking a Colombian family by wielding a bat and shouting "ISIS" and "terrorist," is back in court later this week.
Mark Phillips is charged with aggravated assault and assault with a weapon. The unprovoked attacked was recorded by the family's 13-year-old son and posted to social media in dramatic video.
The boy's father was treated at hospital for a cracked rib and bruising.
Phillips, from Toronto, will be back in court Dec. 15.
Police are searching for the driver of an SUV that hit a 5-year-old girl in front of her home in northeast Fort Worth last week. The hit-and-run happened about 6 p.m. Friday in the 9000 block of Riverfalls Drive, according to a police news release.
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April 10 Swift Transportation Co
* Swift Transportation announces anticipated range for first quarter 2017 earnings
* Sees Q1 2017 adjusted earnings per share $0.11 to $0.12
* Says freight volumes in Q1 did not materialize to extent anticipated
* "we are cautiously optimistic about back half of 2017"
* Sees Q2 EPS to be in range of $0.16 - $0.21 and adjusted EPS to be in range of $0.18 - $0.23
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.13 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
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OKLAHOMA CITY – One person was treated for non-life threatening injuries following a stabbing at an Oklahoma City bus station.
Around 1:30 p.m., Oklahoma City officers were called to the Embark Transit Station, located at 420 N.W. 5th St., after witnesses reported a fight.
Dispatchers learned that one man had been stabbed in the arm and the alleged suspect was trying to run away from the scene.
However, a security officer who was working at the Oklahoma City National Memorial was able to catch the alleged suspect and hold him until officers arrived.
The victim was treated by paramedics for a stab wound to his forearm.
At this point, it is unknown what led up to the fight.
JERUSALEM (AP) — A former Mossad chief has told an Israeli television program that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave the order in 2011 for the military to prepare to attack Iran within 15 days.
Tamir Pardo told Keshet TV’s show Uvda in an interview that aired Thursday that the order was not given “for the sake of a drill.”
There was no immediate comment from Netanyahu’s office.
Ex-premier Ehud Barak, who was Netanyahu’s defense minister in 2011, previously claimed Netanyahu sought to bomb Iran in 2010 and 2011, but was opposed by senior Israeli officials.
Pardo says he consulted the Mossad’s legal advisers following the order but didn’t explain what happened after that.
The Israeli leader has been a strident critic of Iran, and has accused Tehran of attempting to develop nuclear weapons.
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LUDINGTON, Mich. — A sheriff's office in western Michigan has changed part of its policy after an inmate was allowed to leave jail in below freezing temperatures without wearing a shirt or shoes.
The Ludington Daily News reports that Nick Wroble left Mason County's jail Tuesday bare-chested and in socks. Temperatures during the day ranged from 18 degrees to 24 degrees.
The old policy required jail clothing to remain inside the facility. Relatives also could not bring clothing before an inmate's release.
Sheriff Kim Cole said Wroble was given his shirt and other belongings and spent more than a minute playing outside with his dog before getting into a waiting car.
Cole said Wroble didn't want dog hair on the shirt.
He added that Wroble, who was jailed for breaking and entering with intent, "did not have shoes and he should have had shoes."
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South Korea's government said Wednesday it is certain that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's estranged half-brother has been murdered in Malaysia, possibly with poison, while Malaysian police said they have arrested a suspect.
Footage from a security camera at Kuala Lumpur International Airport captured at least one of two women suspected of attacking 45-year-old Kim Jong Nam there on Monday morning.
Malaysian police said they arrested the female suspect at the airport about 8:20 a.m. on Wednesday, adding that she was holding a Vietnamese travel document under the name of Doan Thi Huong, born on May 31, 1988.
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At Forest Park in St. Louis every week, local kids get to tee it up at the Highlands Golf Course. It's part of the First Tee of Greater St. Louis. It's an organization that teaches the game of golf to local youth, but also focuses on nine core values. For more than two decades, the program across the United States, gets boys and girls between the ages of seven and eighteen access to the game of golf. In St. Louis, the in-school program reaches thousands of kids.
Meek Mill is a free man.
E! News can confirm the rapper has been granted bail after spending nearly five months in prison. On Tuesday evening, he was spotted boarding a helicopter and heading to a basketball game.
"I'd like to thank God, my family, and all my public advocates for their love, support and encouragement during this difficult time. While the past five months have been a nightmare, the prayers, visits, calls, letters and rallies have helped me stay positive," Meek shared with his followers on Twitter. "To the Philly District Attorney's office, I'm grateful for your commitment to justice. I understand that many people of color across the country don't have that luxury and I plan to use my platform to shine a light on those issues."
He added, "In the meantime, I plan to work closely with my legal team to overturn this unwarranted conviction and look forward to reuniting with my family and resuming my music career."
BERLIN — An emergency official says a small plane has crashed at an airfield in eastern Austria, killing two people aboard.
Lower Austria province fire service spokesman Franz Resperger told the Austria Press Agency that the aircraft came down nose-first Wednesday morning in a field next to the runway at the Voeslau-Kottingbrunn airfield, south of Vienna. The two men were trapped in the badly damaged cockpit.
There was no immediate word on the cause of the crash.
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We now know the name of the man killed in a wrong-way crash in the Town of Scott early Saturday morning.
Kyle F. Thao, 26, of Merrill died at the scene, according to the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office.
Authorities initially reported that the man was from Wausau, which was indicated on his driver's license.
The driver of the bus involved in the crash was a 32-year-old man from Hatley. None of the 29 passengers on the bus were seriously injured.
The incident remains under investigation.
BOSTON (AP) - Republican Gov. Charlie Baker is pushing back against an audit that claimed the state's child welfare agency failed to detect or report hundreds of injuries to children in its care.
In a letter Monday to employees of the Department of Children and Families, Baker says it was "irresponsible" for Democratic Auditor Suzanne Bump to rely on data that was 2-3 years old and discuss the findings as if they reflected current circumstances.
Baker says the report ignored great strides made by the agency in recent years, including the hiring of 350 new social workers.
Bump responded by calling Baker's letter a "political statement." She acknowledged that DCF has made recent progress in several areas but said the audit pointed to other problems that still must be addressed.
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LONDON — Rixo founders and directors Orlagh McCloskey and Henrietta Rix are plotting the expansion of their British contemporary label Rixo. The brand is slated to launch in the U.S. at Saks Fifth Avenue on July 3 and in Le Bon Marché on July 7.
Introduced in 2015, the brand is known for its ladylike dresses, blouses and skirts done in handmade and vintage prints. The duo met while studying at the London College of Fashion and left their roles as buyers at T.K. Maxx and Asos, respectively, to start the company. Rixo is sold on the brand's web site, on Net-a-porter.com and through wholesale accounts and pop-ups.
Tatyana McFadden’s fourth-place finish in Monday’s Boston Marathon could be viewed as a shocking upset, given that the Clarksville resident won the wheelchair division of the race each of the previous four years. But McFadden, 27, lay in a hospital just two weeks ago, recovering from surgery to alleviate blood clots. And given that context, she was pleased with her effort.
“I’m looking to win another major,” she told reporters after the race. “This was a good start after being in the hospital two weeks ago.”
McFadden, who has dominated the Paralympic marathon scene in recent years, lost her crown to Swiss racer Manuela Schar.
The next major marathon is Sunday in London. McFadden is also the four-time defending champion in that race but has said she’s not sure she’ll make the trip this year because of her recent surgery.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP)  California water officials say they have awarded a contract to repair Oroville Dam's two damaged spillways to a Nebraska construction company.
The Department of Water Resources announced Monday that Kiewit Corp. of Omaha was awarded a $275 million contract to repair the state's second largest reservoir.
Kiewit made the lowest bid of the three companies but its offer is still higher than the $231 million estimated by the department. The department said Saturday it estimated repair costs at $220 million but corrected that figure on Monday after finding an error.
Officials have said they want to have the work done by Nov. 1.
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In February, authorities ordered the evacuation of 188,000 people downstream after surging releases of water tore away big chunks of the spillways.
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Former Irish president Mary McAleese was not allowed to speak at a women’s conference on March 8 at the Vatican. March 8 was proclaimed the "International Women's Day" predominantly by the socialist movement and the communist countries.According to the(February 2), Dublin-born Cardinal Kevin Farrell did not allow a talk of McAleese and two other speakers because of their pro-gay stance. A Pharisaic solution was quickly found: The organizers moved the event to another location, the aula of the headquarters of the Jesuits in Rome.McAleese recently claimed that her homosexual son Justin went through “torture” because he couldn’t bear the Catholic teaching on homosexuality. In the recent past, the Vatican has repeatedly invited pro-gay and pro-death speakers.
New Transformers: The Last Knight Display At Walmart
2005 Boards user*Starscream 91 let us know that he found a*New Transformers: The Last Knight Display At Walmart. The display is a very big image of Optimus Prime standing with his sword. It also invites you to take a picture with the display and share it with the hashtag #AutobotsUnite and tagging the Walmart store where you find it. You can check the pictures after the jump and then sound off at the 2005 Boards. The post New Transformers: The Last Knight Display At Walmart appeared first on Transformer World 2005 - TFW2005.COM
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Architects Ábaton Arquitectura
Location Torrelodones, Spain
Area 312.0 m2
Site Area 596 m2
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From the architect. This property is located in the midst of an oak tree forest and therefore it wasn't possible to free some of the land for landscaping which determined the site of the house and how it related with the exterior.
Big windows resembling picture frames connect the interior to the exterior and viewing terraces were built on the upper floor.
The staircase distributes the areas and exaggerates the level difference typical of this plot of land.
This morning in ‘The Rhode Home’, we were joined by NIROPE – Nick, Ron and Pete Cardi – along with Mark Mainville from Mentor RI.
NIROPE discussed California-inspired sleep while Mark broke down the details of Mentor RI’s 7th Annual Frozen Clam Challenge!
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March 31 India's broader NSE index ended steady on Friday as investors booked profits, but posted its third consecutive monthly gain as well as the best quarter in almost three years.
The NSE index advanced 3.3 percent this month after hitting a record high of 9,218.40 on March 17. For the quarter it rose 12.1 percent, its best showing since April-June 2014.
On Friday, the NSE ended flat at 9,173.75, while the benchmark BSE index fell 0.09 percent to 29,620.50. Both indexes gained 0.7 percent for the week.
For the midday report, click (Reporting by Aby Jose Koilparambil in Bengaluru; Editing by Sunil Nair)
Coach Kenny Smith directs girl participants in two areas of the gym while Richyanna Grant, 7, dribbles past at Miller South gym as part of a Ladies First program on Wednesday in Akron. Kenny Smith coaches 26 girls about basketball and life skills at Miller South as part of a Ladies First program on Wednesday in Akron.
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The statue of Confederate General Robert E. Lee still stands in Lee park in Charlottesville, Va., Monday, Aug. 14, 2017. The removal of the statue is in litigation and is at the center of the racial tensions and demonstrations in the town. Steve Helber AP Photo
FELDBERG, Germany — Julian Lueftner of Austria and Michela Moioli of Italy won snowboard cross races on Saturday in the penultimate World Cup before the Winter Olympics.
Lueftner claimed his first World Cup win by finishing ahead of Pierre Vaultier and Ken Vuagnoux of France and Canada's Kevin Hill in the men's big final.
Vaultier stretched his overall lead to 5,120 points, 1,034 ahead of Austria's Alex Pullin, who finished third in his heat and won his quarterfinal in Feldberg. Four competitions remain.
Moioli stretched her lead in the women's standings with her third World Cup win of the season, finishing ahead of Canada's Zoe Bergermann and French teammates Julia Pereira de Sousa Mabileau and Charlotte Bankes.
April 24 (Reuters) - Aclaris Therapeutics Inc:
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Jacob Rees-Mogg put his nanny front and centre in the family photo taken at the Christening of his newest child, Sixtus.
Mr Rees-Mogg, who has recently had to deny any ambition of being Prime Minister, has now got six children, who he brings up with the help of his faithful nanny.
His nanny has been working for the Rees-Mogg family for half a centry, and the MP certainly appreciates her service, taking her canvassing with him.
Designed by Mike Sharratt & built by Stonewood. Enjoy 101ft. of west facing lake front on Lake Minnetonka w/grade A water quality. The high elevation provides captivating panoramic views w/spectacular sunsets year-round. Sun drenched open spaces, 2 main floor offices, lakeside master suite w/spa-like bath, & beautiful architecture & details throughout. LL walks out to flat & level yard. The tennis court adds to the endless fun! Unfinished bonus space above garage could be guest or nanny suite.
MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Regional Chamber and 220 businesses and nonprofits are forming a coalition to pressure Detroit-area political leaders to put a transit proposal on the November ballot.
The Employers for Transit coalition was announced Wednesday at the Mackinac Policy Conference. The entities involved represent 267,000 workers.
The Regional Transit Authority of Southeast Michigan was created in 2012 and covers four counties. Voters in 2016 declined a tax that would have created regional rail service and supplemented existing bus lines.
The authority is expected to ask its board to put a new proposal before voters.
The coalition says metropolitan Detroit lags the nation in public transit and it hurt Detroit’s unsuccessful bid for Amazon’s second headquarters. The employers say “voters deserve an opportunity to determine the future of the region.”
It's all texting, emailing and messaging these days, but nothing is better than holding the telefon in the hand and talking to a friend
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Ibandel Isabel hit a two-run single in the bottom of the first during the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes’ 10-1 victory over the Inland Empire 66ers at LoanMart Field.
Isabel’s single followed Yusniel Diaz’s RBI-double, and gave the Quakes an early 3-0 lead.
DJ Peters kept the momentum going with a two-run homer to center field in the third.
Brendon Sanger put IE on the board with a RBI-double in the fifth. Victor Roache extended Rancho’s lead with a three-run homer in the sixth, followed by Peters’ three-run triple to seal the win.
Rancho moves to 34-32 while IE drops to 30-36.
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Jacob Nix (1-1) took the loss in the Lake Elsinore Storm’s loss to the Lancaster JetHawks at The Hangar.
Nix tossed six innings, allowing nine hits and four runs and striking out three. Gerardo Reyes and Colby Blueberg each struck out one in one inning.
Lake Elsinore drops to 32-34 while Lancaster improves to 36-30.
Marcus Lance Bullard, 34 of Rome, was arrested this week after police said he hit a 23 year-old woman in the face at the intersection of Calhoun Avenue and Burnett Street.
Reports said that the the victim suffered redness and swelling to her right eye and cheekbone.
The incident occurred back on November 26th of last ear.
Bullard is charged with battery.
Caroline Lucas will step down as co-leader of the Green Party in September, saying she would like more of the party's talent to be showcased.
Ms Lucas, the party's sole MP, has represented Brighton Pavilion in the House of Commons since 2010 and returned for a second spell as leader on a joint ticket with Jonathan Bartley in 2016.
Writing in The Guardian, the former MEP said she had faith that a new leadership team "will step up to the challenge that our increasingly febrile times present".
Under the rules of the party, leaders are elected to serve a two-year term, with the Lucas-Bartley joint ticket securing more than 86% of the vote to succeed Natalie Bennett.
She wrote: "I won't be seeking...
Feral hogs like these at Roger McMillin's ranch near Stephenville, Texas, cause millions of dollars of damage each year in Texas. What does the feral hog population in a region reveal about local politics? New Yorker staff writer Ian Frazier reports on this and other stories in his latest book .
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NEW YORK — Jordan Montgomery took a shutout into the seventh inning for his first major league win, Matt Holliday homered in his return to the lineup and the New York Yankees romped to their eighth consecutive victory by beating the Chicago White Sox 7-4 on Monday night.
Holliday put the Yankees ahead with a titanic three-run shot in a five-run third inning, and Aaron Judge added a two-run homer that chased Derek Holland (1-2) with the score 7-0 in the fifth. New York has rebounded from a 1-4 start with its longest winning streak since a 10-game run in June 2012.
Making his second career start, Montgomery (1-0) immediately found himself in a first-inning jam. But the 24-year-old lefty calmly pitched his way out of it by retiring cleanup hitter Jose Abreu and streaking Avisail Garcia with runners at second and third.
SARASOTA – President Donald Trump announces he will nominate Sarasota State Republican Joe Gruters to serve on the board of Amtrak.
Gruters was the co-chair of Trump’s campaign in Florida. His nomination must be confirmed by the U.S. Senate. The railroad company is majority-owned by the Federal Government.
Gruters, who also serves as chair of the Sarasota GOP says he is “honored and thrilled to be on President Trump’s team.”
The Herald-Tribune reports Gruters will remain in Sarasota and travel to attend Amtrak’s board meetings. He’ll continue to serve in the State House but it’s not clear when his confirmation hearing will be.
1. Federal regulators unveiled a sweeping plan to soften the Volcker Rule, opening the door for big banks to resume trading activities that were restricted under the 2010 Dodd-Frank law.
Jerome Powell, the Fed chairman, above, said it would streamline “overly complex and inefficient requirements.”
The changes would give big banks the freedom to engage in more complicated — and possibly riskier — trading. Consumer advocates and other financial watchdogs say that they would allow a return to the Wild West days on Wall Street.
PARIS (Sputnik) – The French security forces proceeded on Wednesday with the evacuation of one of the largest migrant camps in Paris, which, according to media reports, accommodates about 1,700 people, the French Interior Ministry said in a statement.
“In accordance with declarations of French Interior Minister Gerard Collomb, the Interior Ministry has instructed the prefect of Paris, the prefect of Ile-de-France region and the prefect of police to evacuate [on Wednesday] morning main Parisian migrant camp… in Paris’ nineteenth district,” the statement said.
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GERING, Neb. (AP) — A nurse convicted in Colorado and Nebraska of groping patients has been sentenced in Nebraska to three years in prison.
45-year-old Thomas Moore was sentenced Tuesday in Scotts Bluff County Court for convictions of three counts of third-degree sexual assault.
Moore had pleaded guilty to the counts earlier this month.
Three women told investigators that they’d been groped or otherwise sexually assaulted by Moore when he worked at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff in 2014 and 2015. Their accusations came to light as Colorado
investigators worked cases against Moore in Fort Collins and Greeley. Moore eventually pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 12 years in a Colorado prison.
Laura Gibala of Elk Grove Village pets Waddles, a Nigerian baby goat from Exotic Wildlife Sanctuary at the Elk Grove Village Public Library Tuesday. Six-year-old Julia Sarat of Buffalo Grove, gets a closer look at Bill Murray the ground hog from Exotic Wildlife Sanctuary at the Elk Grove Village Public Library Tuesday.
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Thousands will celebrate Independence Day at the Folds of Honor FreedomFest. The festival will also have an impact on traffic most of the day.
Back pain is a very common condition that can affect up to 80 per cent of people at any point in their lifetime.
While it can be uncomfortable, back pain usually gets better by itself within a few weeks or months, according to the NHS.
A pain in the lower back is the most common type of back pain, but it’s usually nothing to worry about.
You can speed up your recovery, or even prevent back pain from coming back, by making small lifestyle changes.
Try adding these foods and drinks - including bananas - to your weekly shopping list to reduce symptoms.
A crash involving a tractor-trailer caused heavy delays on I-91 north in the Meriden and Wallingford area on Monday afternoon.
The crash happened around 3:30 p.m. between exits 15 and 16, according to the Department of Motor Vehicles.
Delays of about 6 miles were reported in the area around 4 p.m. as two lanes were closed. The crash had cleared as of 5:15 p.m. and delays were limited.
It is unclear if any injuries were reported.
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Two Florida homeowners owe thousands of dollars in fines for painting murals emulating a Vincent van Gogh masterpiece on the exterior of their home.
A report by WKMG-TV shows the Mount Dora home covered in blue and yellow paint swirled on the house and a perimeter wall in the style of van Gogh's painting "The Starry Night."
Homeowners Nancy Nemhauser and Ludomir Jastrzebski were fined $100 per day, but the fines were capped at 31 days.
The news station reports that a magistrate lifted the cap Thursday. That means the homeowners now owe over $8,000. The fines will continue until the murals are removed.
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Each year several Brainerd lakes area and statewide organizations, along with area businesses, recognize homeowners, business owners, contractors and local units of government that have implemented practices or efforts to protect lakes and rivers.
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A day after causing a stir with her catsuit at the French Open, Serena Williams has launched a new fashion line she describes as "strong, sexy, sophisticated and sassy".
Williams announced on her website that she's launching her first independent clothing line "for all the ladies out there being awesome".
Serena Williams (in her catsuit) en route to defeating Krystina Pliskova in the first round at Roland Garros. Photo: AP
The winner of 23 Grand Slam singles titles won her opening match at Roland Garros on Tuesday, playing in her first major championship since giving birth to a baby girl in September.
She wore a black Nike bodysuit on court, much to the delight of fans on Twitter. She later explained the choice was aimed at making a statement.
"All the moms out there that had a tough pregnancy and have to come back and try to be fierce, in a middle of everything. That's what this represents," she said in an interview with journalist Jon Wertheim. "You can't beat a catsuit, right?"
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Louisiana’s Department of Education says two universities have been chosen to lead a network that will research teacher preparation efforts in the state.
Louisiana State University and the University of Louisiana at Lafayette will co-chair the Louisiana Educator Research Consortium. The two universities will direct research and seek grants for the consortium. Members of the consortium will be chosen from among teacher preparation programs around Louisiana. The work is to begin in January.
A news release from the department says the two universities initially will be tasked with selecting an advisory board and the other institutions that will be part of the consortium. They also will set a research agenda and organize the first meetings.
Each institution will receive $25,000 in grant funding to launch the work.
Cenotaph Park played host to the 14th annual Lakefield Polar Fest ice sculpting competition on Saturday.
Ten sculptors were given three blocks of ice — equivalent to 1,200 pounds of ice — to create a sculpture to fit this year’s circus theme.
The sculptors began carving their frozen artworks around 8 a.m. on Saturday, continuing through the day until 5 p.m.
WATCH: Carving a fish out of a 300-lb block of ice
Guests attending Polar Fest can vote on their favourite ice sculpture, with the winner receiving a “people’s choice” award.
The Lil’ Chippers competition gave kids a chance to create their own ice displays for fun.
The ice sculptures will be on display for the next few weeks at Cenotaph Park — or at least as long as the weather allows.
A top Egyptian rights lawyer says at least eight protesters were detained and accused of “association with a terrorist organization” after joining a small protest in Cairo over the Trump administration’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.
Khaled Ali says the protesters were arrested on Saturday in front of the Egyptian Press Syndicate in downtown Cairo after rallying against President Donald Trump’s move.
It wasn’t immediately possible to reach the prosecutors for comment.
Ali says those detained, including a female activist, are accused of links to the Muslim Brotherhood group, Egypt’s onetime largest Islamist group which was outlawed after the ouster of the Islamist President Mohammed Morsi in 2013.
Egypt’s President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi is a close ally of Trump, whose announcement triggered protests across the world.
Manatee School Board Chairman Scott Hopes, left, talks to community activist Norm Nelson, right, during a December board meeting. At center is school board member Gina Messenger. Richard Dymond rdymond@bradenton.com
Adriano Raeli, an Italian automotive designer, created the "F80" while studying in Pasadena, California. This hypercar pays homage to the futuristic aviation shapes, the human form, as well as the work of futurism-movement artists, including Umberto Boccioni.
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Two men from north suburban Zion were arrested Wednesday on a federal complaint charging them with conspiring to provide material support to ISIS. Federal officials say 35-year-old Joseph D. Jones, also known as "Yusuf Abdulhaqq," and 35-year-old Edward Schimenti, also known as "Abdul Wali," are charged with conspiring to knowingly provide and attempt to provide material support and resources to the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham.
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Apologizing after he got caught and called out for it.
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Jacob Bernstein, a features writer for the New York Times, admitted Tuesday on Twitter that he called First Lady Melania Trump a “hooker” and offered an extended apology for his remark.
American supermodel and actress Emily Ratajkowski on Monday castigated an unnamed New York Times reporter–who is now known to be Bernstein–after she overheard him call the first lady a “hooker” at an event Sunday night.
Ratajkowski called the comments “disgusting sexist bullshit.”
Hours later, on Monday night, Trump publicly applauded Ratajkowski for standing up for her, saying it deserves a shout out when women support other women.
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The two main goals will be to pain the shutters of the windows and to pick up trash in the neighborhood so children can play. Gang unit specialists say that the shutter painting is gang related and marking different objects in neighborhoods indicated that this is where they call home.
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It seems impossible to condense the diverse experiences of married life into just 140 characters or less. But somehow these husbands and wives did it ― and with humor too!
At its meeting Tuesday the council will hold a public hearing and introduce an ordinance that would amend existing pot rules. The city already has rules regarding prohibiting medical marijuana dispensaries, medical cannabis delivery and commercial processing, and cultivation.
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Rang Rangnick has emerged as a shock candidate to replace Arsene Wenger at Arsenal
Wenger will leave Arsenal in the summer after almost 22 years at the club.
And the Gunners are not leaving it long before they find the Frenchman’s successor.
Sky Sports claim talks will begin with a number of potential replacements in the next few days.
“Arsenal are not wasting any time in their search for a new manager,” Sky Sports reporter Kaveh Solhekol said.
“We understand meetings are planned this week with the agents of some of the leading candidates, even though Arsenal have got this massive game on Thursday night against Atletico Madrid.
Fans celebrate a goal by Vegas Golden Knights left wing Tomas Nosek, of the Czech Republic, during the third period in Game 1 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals against the Washington Capitals Monday, May 28, 2018, in Las Vegas. Ross D. Franklin Associated Press
BOSTON (AP) - Boston Police Commissioner William Evans says authorities will be stepping up security for concerts and sporting events following the shooting in Las Vegas.
Evans told reporters on Thursday that a lot of events are coming up in the city soon, including a Bruno Mars concert, a concert on City Hall Plaza, road races and Red Sox games. He also says police plan to meet with officials from hotels in the next couple of days to discuss ways to increase security.
Officials have said there is no credible threat to Boston.
But Evans says the FBI told him Wednesday they turned up evidence that Las Vegas shooter Stephen Paddock researched sites in and around Fenway Park and the Boston Center for the Arts.
The Red Sox have said they're working with officials to beef up security.
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Freida Bosh claims that she and Chris have been on shaky terms for a while, and haven’t even spoken in 5 years. Since she needs some extra cash, she’s been renting the house out…and supposedly the drugs came from a tenant that was there for only a short period of time
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AIG reserve charge points to slower RoE growth
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AIG will probably take longer to achieve its target of a low-60s core loss ratio in its commercial business, and therefore its key 9 percent return on equity (RoE) target, following its $5.6bn fourth quarter reserve charge, according to Morgan Stanley analysts.
The giant adverse reserve development, which was far greater than the approximate $1.5bn-$3bn charge anticipated by analysts, helped send AIG to a $2.79bn loss for the fourth quarter.
Following the insurer's retroactive reinsurance agreement with National Indemnity Company...
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Yelich (back) will start in left field and bat second Wednesday against the Twins.
Yelich rejoins the Milwaukee lineup following a five-game absence due to a sore back. The outfielder was able to enter Tuesday's 2-0 victory as a late-inning defensive replacement, but he hasn't taken any at-bats since exiting the Brewers' June 28 game against the Reds with the injury. Yelich's return to the starting nine along with the impending activation of Lorenzo Cain (groin) from the disabled list may translate to fewer opportunities in the outfield for the likes of Keon Broxton, Ryan Braun and Eric Thames in the handful of games leading up the All-Star break.
COLUMBUS (AP) – An Ohio woman accused of livestreaming images of a man raping a 17-year-old girl has been sentenced to nine months in prison.
Nineteen-year-old Marina Lonina was sentenced Monday in Columbus after pleading guilty to one count of obstructing justice under a deal with prosecutors.
She initially faced other charges, including rape and pandering sexual matter involving a minor.
Authorities alleged that she used the social media app Periscope to livestream the assault last February.
Defense attorney Sam Shamansky tells The Columbus Dispatch that Lonina admitted to failing to report the rape or turn over her evidence afterward.
The 29-year-old rape suspect, Raymond Gates, pleaded guilty and was sentenced to nine years in prison.
The victim alleged that Lonina set up the rape. Shamansky calls that allegation “unmitigated nonsense.”
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MADISON COUNTY, Ala. – Thousands of families in Puerto Rico are still struggling after Hurricane Maria hit the island earlier this year, but one local ministry is working to bring some aid.
Prophet to the Nations is collecting monetary donations and several other items to take to Puerto Rico. CEO Ella Rodgers said she is traveling to Puerto Rico this week and will be taking all of the cash donations to buy food, water, and solar lamps. Rodgers said the devastation is great and help is needed.
“Compassion requires action, compassion without action is really just pity, but we want compassion that’s in action. That means not only are we feeling for the people and identify with the people, but we actually have a desire to go down and serve the people,” Elle Rodgers said.
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Escape For A Getaway In Addison With spas, hotels and dining options for everyone, Addison is the perfect place for a weekend escape.
3 Yoga Exercises You Should Do Every MorningYoga should be the first thing you do each morning after brushing your teeth and bathing. Keep the eyes closed unless otherwise instructed, and always breathe through the nose if possible.
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Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Wednesday that Tehran will stand firm against the U.S. threats to cut Iranian oil sales and warned that Washington had not thought about the consequences of such a decision.
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"The Americans say they want to reduce Iranian oil exports to zero. They have talked without thinking carefully. It shows they have not thought about its consequences," Rouhani was quoted as saying by the state news agency IRNA on an official visit to Vienna, Austria.
A 23-year-old man has been charged with the murder of a grandfather who was attacked as he walked his dogs.
Peter Wrighton, 83, from The Moor, Banham, Norfolk, was repeatedly stabbed in the neck and head.
His body was found in woodland near the village of East Harling on August 5.
Alexander Palmer, of Dereham Road, Bawdeswell, was charged in the early hours of Monday, Norfolk Police said.
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He has been remanded in custody and will appear before magistrates in Norwich later today.
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× Police: Attempted kidnapper said God told her to grab boy
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Memphis woman is facing kidnapping charges after she says God told her to grab a child.
The child’s father told police a woman grabbed his son on Monday at an undisclosed location and tried to run.
He punched her and took his son away before she jumped into a black SUV and fled.
As police were searching for the woman, a nearby fire department called police after a female showed up saying she had been punched.
She explained God told her to help stop a kidnapping.
The woman was later identified as 53-year-old Gina Ricard. Police said she matched the description of the attempted kidnapper.
She was arrested and charged with attempted especially aggravated kidnapping.
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In a show of unity, UK's anti-Brexit chancellor Philip Hammond and pro-Brexit international trade secretary Liam Fox published a joint article in the Sunday Telegraph saying post-Brexit Britain will need a transition period to help businesses adjust. "We are both clear that during this period the UK will be outside the single market and outside the customs union and will be a 'third-country' not party to EU treaties," they wrote.
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An American firm has reached a deal to purchase a Waterloo-based tech company.
Deluxe Corp. says it will purchase RDM Corporation, which was founded in 1987 and operates out of a facility on Kumpf Drive, for US$70 million.
RDM develops cheque scanners and similar technology. Its customers include some of the largest banks in the United States, as well as other financial institutions.
According to the company, its technology is used to process more than $600 billion worth of financial transactions per year.
The purchase would bring an end to RDM’s trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange, as Deluxe Corp. says it has agreed to purchase 100 per cent of the company’s shares.
The deal must still be approved by regulators and RDM’s existing shareholders. Deluxe expects the purchase to close by the end of March.
Iniesta renews with Barcelona
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Andres Iniesta won’t be joining Juventus in the summer, as the midfielder has renewed his contract with Barcelona.
The Spanish international was set to become a free agent in the summer, with rumours the Bianconeri had made initial enquiries about bringing him to Turin.
It was a strategy which bore similarities to the decision to bring Andrea Pirlo to Juventus Stadium on a free transfer in 2011.
However, the Blaugrana have today confirmed that Iniesta has signed a new contract, which will keep the 33-year-old at Camp Nou for the rest of his career.
“Andrés Iniesta signed a lifetime contract with FC Barcelona on Friday, in a deal that will keep him at the Club for the rest of his career,” a statement reads.
“The signing will take place at Camp Nou at 12:30pm CET. Following the signing, around 1.00pm local time, FC Barcelona President Josep Maria Bartomeu and Iniesta will address the media in the Camp Nou press room.”
COLUMBUS, Ga — The Columbus Consolidated Government announces Lamore Drive will be closed for about two days starting January 2.
A press release says the roadway will be closed to all traffic between Lamore Street and Forrest Road. A contractor will be working to set up a crane that will be used to construct a new bridge on Forrest Road.
There will be signs providing detour routes along Forrest Road, Snelling Drive, and Lamore Street.
Drivers are encouraged to proceed to the area with caution.
North Central defeats Tech 66-24.
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Ho hum, another year, another AFC East title for the New England Patriots and a high seed in the playoffs.
You can count on it every year.
But this year was a bit different for New England — there were a few more undulations in the ride to the top seed in the AFC playoffs.
Four games without Tom Brady brought into question the Pats’ ability to win without the future Hall of Fame quarterback and then a shocking midseason trade of Jamie Collins and a season-ending injury to Rob Gronkowski took away the team’s two best players from last season.
And yet New England won 14 games.
It’s hardly a bold prediction (we’re doing them for every team, and some are going to get extremely bold), but here are the three reasons the Patriots are going to cruise through the AFC Playoffs and win Super Bowl LI.
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Jersey Shore is officially back! MTV has just released the first official teaser trailer for the hit reality show’s reunion special, titled Reunion Road Trip: Return to the Jersey Shore.
In the short clip, Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino and Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi are seen picking up Paul “Pauly D” DelVecchio as the three make their way back to the beachside house that made them famous. In a surprising revelation, The Situation explained how even though he and Pauly were boys in the house, they haven’t spoken in five years.
It’s not expected that this reunion will be for a full season, and just a one-off reunion, but one noticeable absentee will be original member Ronnie Ortiz-Magro, who declined to appear on the special.
Reunion Road Trip: Return to the Jersey Shore is scheduled to air August 20 at 8:30, and is set to focus on “relationships, recent press, behind-the-scenes moments, and the legacy that Jersey Shore has left on an entire generation of MTV viewers.”
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Ontario Provincial Police say a man has died after he fell off of a moving pickup truck in Harriston.
Police say the man was on the tailgate of the moving truck at the Harriston Arena on Saturday night at approximately 10 p.m. when he fell.
Derril Hoover of Harriston was initially taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries but police say the 22-year-old has succumbed to his injuries.
OPP say they are still investigating and charges may be pending.
Police confirm the driver of the pickup truck was not under the influence of alcohol.
Chelsea are planning a late attempt to sign Manchester United target Ivan Perisic, according to the Daily Mirror.
Croatia international Perisic has been strongly linked with the Red Devils throughout the summer transfer window. But a deal has not yet been done, with Inter reportedly pushing for a deal that would see Anthony Martial move to the San Siro on loan in part-exchange.
But United now face competition from Premier League champions Chelsea in the race for the former Wolfsburg and Borussia Dortmund winger.
The Blues are said to be planning an end-of-window spending spree and are targeting Perisic, who scored against Antonio Conte’s side in a pre-season friendly in Singapore.
Former Inter and Chelsea striker Hernan Crespo claimed that Perisic could end up at Stamford Bridge instead of Old Trafford.
But Jose Mourinho is said to be set to reignite his interest in the £48m-rated wide player, so he could go head-to-head with his former club just as he did to sign Romelu Lukaku from Everton for £75m.
Hong Kong-based Mervyn Chow will take on the additional responsibility of China CEO alongside his existing role as co-head of investment banking and capital markets (IBCM), Asia Pacific, a title he shares with Singapore-based Edwin Low.
The move was announced by Credit Suisse on Wednesday as part ...
Kevin Carmichael: If Trudeau really wants to unleash the economic potential of Canada's women, he must do something to reduce the burden of child care
Although Somizi has admitted that he's in a relationship, he has been very careful not to reveal who the mystery man in his life is.
But over the weekend, he gave fans a glimpse of bae, posting a picture of the two of them standing in the road with the sun setting behind them.
Canberra, July 4 (IANS) A Japanese tourist died while climbing the Uluru mountain in Australia, one of the country’s most iconic and sacred sites, authorities said on Wednesday.
The man, 76, collapsed about halfway up the rock on Tuesday and could not be revived, according to the police, reports the BBC.
Since the 1950s, at least 37 people have died on the climb, which will be banned from October 2019.
Aboriginal Australians have long asked visitors not to scale the giant monolith because it is a sacred site and due to its cultural significance.
More than 250,000 people visit the landmark every year. The most recent recorded death was in 2010.
According to authorities, only 16 per cent of visitors made the climb between 2011 and 2015.
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Police are cracking down on drunk drivers this New Year's Eve, but there are plenty of options for you to get safely home. Sheriff Larry Smith says the Tyler Taxi Company will be offering free rides Saturday night, and encourages people to utilize the service.
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FIRESTONE, Colo. – Firefighters are fighting a large house fire after a reported explosion in Firestone on Monday afternoon, officials said.
The house is located in the 6300 block of Twilight Avenue near the intersection of Colorado Boulevard and Firestone Boulevard.
Officials did not immediately confirm any injuries or what may have caused the explosion.
This story is developing and we will update with the latest. We have a crew headed to the scene.
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SULLIVAN COUNTY, Ind. (WTHI) - A Terre Haute man was nearly impaled by a post after a crash in Sullivan County.
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That is according to Indiana State Police.
It happened just before 2:00 Friday afternoon near 11422 North US 41 in Farmersburg.
Police say 30-year-old Kenneth Bolinger was driving northbound on 41 in his pickup truck.
They say he suddenly left the roadway and crashed into a business, J and L Services.
According to the release, 4x4, 10-feet-long wooden post went through the truck's grill, through the engine department, and entered the cab.
That's when they say the post barely hit Bolinger's lower leg as it went through the cab.
Bolinger was taken to Regional Hospital for a non-life threatening injury.
Officials believe a medical issue may have led to the crash.
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Uber announced it is yanking its fleet of self-driving cars in San Francisco and three other cities after a deadly crash in Arizona on Sunday.Police in the city of Tempe say the vehicle was in autonomous mode, with an operator behind the wheel when a woman walking outside of a crosswalk was hit at the intersection of Curry Road and Mill Avenue.Police identified the victim as Elaine Herzberg, 49. After the accident, she was transported to a local hospital where she passed away from her injuries.Uber issued a statement saying, "Our hearts go out to the victim's family. We are fully cooperating with local authorities in their investigation of this incident."The accident has led Uber to pause it operations for all self-driving vehicles in Tempe, San Francisco, Pittsburgh and Toronto.Uber has not said how long it plans to keep those cars off the roads.
Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that a woman was killed as the result of an accident that happened on I-75 just before 8 a.m. Monday.
Two people were in the car, and the car collided with a truck at Exit 22, southbound.
WALB's Damon Arnold is on the scene, and will have more information when authorities release it.
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After making a superhit sequel Tanu Weds Manu Returns, Aanand L Rai is ready for another sequel. This time around as a producer, though. The filmmaker has green lighted Mudassar Aziz’s next script, that’s going to be the sequel to Happy Bhag Jayegi (2016). The main cast of the film, Abhay Deol, Diana Penty and Jimmy Shergil will remain part of the sequel but nothing without a few more additions to the cast. According to Mudassar Aziz, “The idea of a sequel to Happy struck me sometime last September. I discussed it with my producer Aanand Rai, who suggested I work on it some more and see what comes out of it. By October-end, I had a story which he really liked.” Mudassar is yet to decide the place Happy will elope in the sequel.
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday took up a new dispute over the detention of immigrants in a case involving whether people who were convicted of criminal offenses and were subject to deportation can go free in certain instances after serving their prison terms.
President Trump told Fox News that he may soon issue a pardon for Joe Arpaio, the former Arizona sheriff who was found guilty two weeks ago of criminal contempt for defying a state judge’s order to stop traffic patrols targeting suspected undocumented immigrants.
Said Trump: “I am seriously considering a pardon for Sheriff Arpaio. He has done a lot in the fight against illegal immigration. He’s a great American patriot and I hate to see what has happened to him.”
Trump said the pardon “could happen in the next few days.”
A former middle school teacher accused of assaulting a student was found guilty Wednesday.
A municipal judge found Kimberley Peschi, 41, guilty of simple assault, a Northfield court administrator said.
Peschi, who taught music at Bellhaven Middle School in Linwood, used her leg to pull on a chair where a sixth-grade boy was rocking back and forth in the cafeteria, BreakingAC.com reported. The boy fell and hit his head on the floor.
The incident occurred in February 2017 and Peschi was initially suspended with pay from her job, where she collected a salary of $77,501 per year.
She was suspended without pay following a school board vote on April 12 of that year.
Peschi's employment future is unclear. Her attorney, Robert Agre, said his client will be sentenced once a court rules on prosecutors' motion to remove Peschi from her teaching position.
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The Science Museum of Western Virginia is offering some help to those planning activities for their children over the long break from school with the return of its summer camps. WFIR’s Ian Price has details:
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Police have arrested a man in connection with a sexual assault at McLennan Park.
On October 3, 2017 a woman was walking in the area of McLennan Park when she was assaulted by an unknown male.
Police released an image of the suspect in hopes that someone would be able to identify him. On October 5, 2017 police arrested a 33-year-old man after they received multiple tips from the public.
The man has been charged with sexual assault, criminal harassment and breach-related offences.
Osun State University, UNIOSUN, might be joining the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, strike likely to start today.
ASUU had already declared that they would be strike after the NEC meeting held yesterday. Schools were however, given the chance to do their congress and decide if they will join the strike.
The Nigerian Voice gathered that UNIOSUN would be holding it internal Congress today at the school main campus in Osogbo.
The outcome of the meeting will determine if UNIOSUN will join the ASUU strike which would most likely disrupt the exam scheduled to start today 14, August 2017.
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BEIRUT (AP) - Syrian Kurdish official: War with Turkey enters "new phase" after its troops enter Afrin .
Ellen Lockyer reports on Shoulder2ShoulderSantaFe's action on the Santa Fe Plaza on Wednesday night ahead of the Santa Fe City Council meeting, as well as Forest Service deadlines and news about Sabinoso wilderness in the first half of Friday's show.
Three new book clubs are coming to the Boca Raton Public Library this year for fans of young adult novels, classic literature and contemporary fiction. Beginning in January, the library will launch three new monthly book clubs at the downtown branch, at 400 NW 2nd Ave. For fans of the young adult literature genre, the Young Adult Book Club will convene and discuss New York Times bestseller "Eleanor and Park" by Rainbow Rowell on Thursday, Jan. 19 from 7-8 p.m. On Thursday, March 16, members will discuss "A Court of Thorns and Roses," an action-fantasy novel by Sarah J. Maas.
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Image copyright Google Image caption Police were called to reports of an armed robbery on Mandeville Street, Hackney
A man has been taken to hospital after being shot by an armed police officer in east London.
Met Police officers were called to Mandeville Street, Hackney, after receiving reports of an armed robbery of a vehicle at 22.50 GMT on Monday.
The force said a "police firearm was discharged" and the man was taken to hospital where his injuries are being assessed. No one else was injured.
The incident has been referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct.
The watchdog tweeted: "We're investigating a @metpoliceuk shooting in which a man has been injured in Hackney, London in the early hours of this morning.
"The man was taken to the Royal London Hospital. Our investigators are at the scene and post-incident procedure making initial inquiries."
Brown was active for the first time since Week 9 and rushed once for five yards during Sunday's 43-35 loss to Philadelphia.
After missing four contests with a knee injury, Brown's return to the field without an aggravation to the ailment is encouraging for his health over the final weeks of the season. He also appears to have reestablished his position as the No. 2 running back behind Todd Gurley. However, the role is unlikely to lead to serviceable fantasy value with as long as Gurley is healthy, so Brown's nothing more than a handcuff option at this stage of the game.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – The fans have spoken and former Tennessee running back Alvin Kamara has been named the Pepsi Rookie of the Year.
Kamara beat out fellow rookie running backs, Christian McCaffrey, Kareem Hunt and Leonard Fournette in a fan vote on NFL.com to claim the unofficial best rookie player trophy.
It was a standout year for Kamara who scored 14 total touchdowns while finishing second in yards from scrimmage with 1,554.
He joins hall of fame running back Gale Sayers as the only NFL rookie to ever rush for five touchdowns, catch five touchdowns and return a kickoff for a touchdown in NFL history.
The official NFL awards are this Saturday but Kamara is a likely front-runner to win offensive rookie of the year after what was a breakout rookie season with the Saints.
UPDATE: The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says all lanes are back open on the Purchase Parkway.
ORIGINAL STORY: A portion of the Purchase Parkway near the Interstate 24 interchange is blocked.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says a semi lost a load of coiled metal near the 48 and 49 mile markers.
This is just south of the I-24/Purchase Parkway exit 25 interchange.
The lost load is blocking the southbound lanes.
The road is expected to be closed until about 2:30 p.m.
Belgium retains World Group status with 4-0 victory in Italy
GENOA, Italy (AP) — Belgium retained its place in the Fed Cup World Group for the first time since 2012 on Sunday after beating Italy 4-0.
The visitors were already firmly in control of the playoff after two wins on Saturday and Elise Mertens clinched victory before Belgium completed a whitewash with another triumph in the doubles.
Mertens had eased past Jasmine Paolini in the opening rubber and she also beat Sara Errani in straight sets on Sunday, winning 6-3, 6-1.
Five of the nine games in the first set went to the receiver as both players struggled on their serve, before Mertens got into her stride in the second set.
Mertens returned to the clay court in Genoa almost immediately to join up with Kirsten Flipkens in the doubles.
The pair beat Paolini and Deborah Chiesa 6-1, 6-4.
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North Branch’s Night to Unite celebration was held in the city’s
Central Park Aug. 1. The event, which was just one of many
nationwide, is a way to get neighbors meeting one another to
encourage and strengthen relationships. Night to Unite is sponsored by the Minnesota Crime Prevention Association,
AA of Minnesota/Iowa and local law enforcement communities. Photos by Amy Doeun
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has told the heads of several of the largest U.S. retailers — including Target, Best Buy and Gap — that people will “love” his planned tax reforms.
The president has provided scant details about his tax overhaul, but he assured retail CEOs Wednesday that tax rates would be lowered and simplified in a “massive” plan that “will be submitted in the not too distant future.”
“Other than H&R Block, I think people are going to love it,” the president said.
But during the public portion of the meeting, Trump provided no insight as to whether he still intends to levy a border tax on imports. Trump has threatened a border tax in order to protect U.S. factory jobs, but retailers have warned that it could cause higher prices for consumers.
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Residents are still waiting to return to their homes as NSW firefighters work continuously to keep bushfires at bay.
The source of a loud 'boom' sound reportedly heard in the Grandville area Saturday evening remains unknown, but prompted dozens of calls to Kent County dispatch. Viewer comments and calls started coming into the FOX 17 newsroom around 8:30 p.m. asking about a 'loud boom,' and 'explosion' heard in the Grandville, Kentwood, Jension, Wyoming and Byron Center areas.
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CHICAGO — Welington Castillo hit a grand slam and drove in a career-high five runs, and the Baltimore Orioles snapped a six-game losing streak with a rain-delayed 10-6 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday night.
Castillo gave the Orioles an 8-5 lead with his drive against Miguel Gonzalez (4-8) in the fifth inning and helped prevent them from matching their longest slide of the season. Baltimore also evened its record at 32-32 after falling below .500 for the first time since Oct. 3, 2015.
Matt Davidson homered in his third straight game to help Chicago grab an early 5-1 lead. But the Orioles turned this one around, pounding out 13 hits on the way to a lopsided victory.
Trey Mancini had a double and two singles. He scored three runs and drove in one.
Mark Trumbo added two hits and two runs, and a shaky Dylan Bundy (7-5) got the support he needed.
The cause of a structure fire in Keremeos is under investigation.
Firefighters said they responded to a fruit stand on Kurtz Road at Highway 3 was fully involved when the arrived on scene Sunday night.
Damage to the structure is extensive.
About a dozen fire fighters and two fire trucks responded to the blaze.
There were no injuries.
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The South Carolina Department of Corrections said a correctional officer at a Spartanburg County prison has been arrested and charged for attempting to introduce contraband into the prison.
The SCDC said Cody Allen Masters, 33, was arrested on May 25 and charged with furnishing or attempting to furnish a prisoner with contraband, violation of state ethics law, misconduct in office, and criminal conspiracy.
The SCDC said Masters worked at the Tyger River Correctional Facility from September of last year until his arrest.
According to warrants, Masters received payments to smuggle tobacco into the prison and transfer it to inmates, he conspired with an inmate to receive $800 for bringing contraband into the prison, committed misconduct by “making a key impression of the Rec door key,” and conspired to provide the key to an inmate.
MORE NEWS - Coroner, SLED investigating death of inmate at Spartanburg County Detention Center
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I love Philip Kingsley Elasticizer, an amazing deep-conditioning hair treatment. I always invest in a good face mask, too, like Glamglow Mud Mask. For my body, I use a Laura Mercier lotion, which smells wonderful and is really moisturising.
Which beauty products do you swear by?
A great foundation that lasts and doesn’t rub off – I love anything in the HD Brows range. And I always use a Max Factor mascara and tinted lip balm during the daytime. For a more dressed-up look, I’ll apply a bright red lipstick such as MAC Lady Danger.
Do you have any top beauty tips?
Use coconut oil – it’s an amazing product. I use it to moisturise my face and body, and apply it as a hair mask. It’s all natural and so nourishing.
How do you stay in shape?
I’m always on the go with my little girl, so I don’t have much time to dedicate to a fitness regime. But I try to exercise as and when I can.
There are on the Unicorn Booty story from 12 hrs ago, titled Around the World: Texas Senator Wants Schools to Out Kids, Sex Ed is Bad Everywhere. In it, Unicorn Booty reports that:
Konni Burton, a Texas state senator and member of the Tea Party, introduced Senate Bill 242 which would force schools to out students to their parents, even if the student requests confidentiality. That and more in our look in the intersection between the queer community and education around the world.
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June 14, 2017, 12:58 PM | Many manufacturers are phasing out the use of the chemical BPA in cans, even though the EPA says it is safe at those low levels. The Center for Environmental Health found BPA in 40 percent of cans tested. Julie Watts reports.
A team of mums who formed after watching their daughters at football training are entering this year's FA People's Cup.
FA People's Cup 2017: sign up for five-a-side tournament before 19 February deadline here.
MUSKOKA — It's turkey time, and there's plenty of events happening in and around Muskoka this Thanksgiving weekend. The forecast is currently showing some rain on Saturday, but balmy temperatures all weekend. It will be a great weekend to check out the fall colours in Muskoka. Though delayed by warm weather, the leaves are now nearing their peak brilliance. Check our live traffic and road conditions for an up-to-date map and tweets from OPP and the MTO on any traffic issues you may encounter on your travels across Ontario this weekend.
Around Muskoka, you'll find most stores are closed on Thanksgiving Monday, Oct. 9, with some notable exceptions if you're in the need for some last-minute groceries or other items.
Thanksgiving Monday (Monday, Oct. 9)
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Actor Jason Momoa on the set of Frontier, which was partially filmed in St. John's. If 2016 was a new Frontier for the Newfoundland and Labrador film industry, then 2017 might be the beginning of an ever bigger Dorian Rowe, head of the Newfoundland and Labrador Film Development Corporation, said the industry has come a long way since the organization dedicated to attracting and developing projects was established 20 years ago, under then-premier Brian "A project like that comes along, that's that high end in terms of production value and also its budget and international for "I hope that the world loves Frontier , for instance, as much as we do and there'll be seasons three, four, five, six, seven, eight."
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Sunlight and Seaweed
The marvelous Prof Tim Flannery was once described by the Financial Times as akin to a cross between Charles Darwin and Indiana Jones for his pioneering mammalogy and paleontology field work. But he gave up this adventurous life to focus on climate change writing and campaigning. Tim drops into the studio and we discuss why, and talk about his new book (his second follow up to the highly influential The Weather Makers): Sunlight and Seaweed: An Argument For How To Feed, Power, and Clean Up The World.
Greening the Apocalypse
SEATTLE -- Officials say salmon soon could return to the upper reaches of the Columbia River for the first time in seven decades.
Northwest News Network reports Cody Desautel, director of natural resources for the Confederated Tribes of the Colville, says his group will "trap and haul" fish out of its hatchery and put them above Chief Joseph and Grand Coulee dams in northeast Washington. He says "there will be salmon above Grand Coulee Dam this year for the first time in 70 years."
Desautel says the plan hangs on one last federal permit from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
If the final permit is approved, Colville fish managers will trap salmon at their hatchery and drive them around the dam by truck, where they'll be released back into the Columbia River. The tribe will keep track of where those fish go.
Eric Reid and Colin Kaepernick of the San Francisco 49ers kneel in protest during the national anthem prior to their NFL game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Levi's Stadium on October 23, 2016 in Santa Clara, California.
It's been a rough year in football, and not just for Vikings fans.
The NFL has had a two-year drop in TV ratings. It has had to contend with a growing body of evidence about the risks of concussions. And protests during the national anthem created a fissure even among fans rooting for the same team.
Mark Leibovich is the chief national correspondent for The New York Times, and he recently wrote an article detailing the challenges facing the NFL.
He spoke with MPR News host Stephanie Curtis about what he's watching for as he's in Minneapolis for the Super Bowl.
Use the audio player above to listen to the full discussion.
he Courtland Town Council has closed the town’s golf course, laid off the course staffers, reduced the hours of town hall and police force workers, and is looking for more cuts to keep the town financially afloat.
During a meeting last week, council members spent more than 90 minutes trying to find ways to pay the town’s bills. Town Clerk Robin Brackin said the town has enough money for only “about two months.”
When asked about the town's budget, Mayor Clarence Logston said "he had no clue" about the budget numbers. Brackin did not return phone calls last week.
The unexpected loss of a $771,000 annual bond payment from International Paper in January has sent the town of 600 residents into a downward spiral.
Logston has said the town was expecting the IP bond money to keep coming for about three more years. IP closed its Courtland plant in 2014, and 1,100 north Alabamians were left without jobs.
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× Medal of Honor recipient attends Illinois State Fair
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – A Medal of Honor recipient says he’s humbled by the appreciation he’s been shown by the people in Illinois.
The State Journal-Register reports 71-year-old James McCloughan of South Haven, Michigan was the keynote speaker during the main program of the Veterans and Gold Star Family Day Event at the Illinois Sate Fair on Sunday.
McCloughan, who was accompanied on stage by Gov. Bruce Rauner and Springfield Mayor Jim Langfelder, called all of the veterans and current service members his heroes.
McCloughan received the Medal of Honor from President Donald Trump at the White House on July 31. He’s the first Medal of Honor recipient under Trump.
McCloughan, a combat medic, is credited with saving the lives of 10 members of his company during a Vietnam War battle despite his own serious wounds.
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March 31 mwb fairtrade Wertpapierhandelsbank AG :
* Said on Thursday Management Board of mwb fairtrade Wertpapierhandelsbank AG to propose to the AGM scheduled for July 19, 2017 a dividend of between 0.30 euro and 0.35 euro per share (previous year: 0.05 euro)
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ATHENS – Heading into a seventh year under austerity, Greeks during the Christmas holidays concentrated on buying food and clothing instead of luxury gifts.
That was the result of a survey covering the four-day period from Dec. 27-30 conducted via social media by the Marlab unit at the University of Macedonia in Thessaloniki.
According to the study, 85 percent of respondents said they made purchases during the specific period.
The 15 percent who didn’t cited as reasons: lack of money (43 percent); lack of time (23 percent); no need (20 percent), and overcrowding in stores (7 percent).
Some 76 percent of respondents said they made purchases of up to 200 euros; 20 percent of between 201 and 500 euros, while the remaining 4 percent more than 501 euros for the Christmas holiday.
Some 54 percent of respondents said they mainly purchased foodstuffs, with 37 percent saying they spent 15 percent of their disposable income for household appliances.
“I’m going to stop taking out the trash and leave it on the internet, like everyone else does!”
Former Treasury Secretary Jack Lew reflects on the 2008 financial crisis and weighs in on the current political landscape
Educators in the East Stroudsburg Area School District remain working under an expired contract. The current collective bargaining agreement expired at the end of August.
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Renaissance Investment Group LLC held its stake in UnitedHealth Group Inc during the first quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The institutional investor owned 1,390 shares of the healthcare conglomerate's stock at the end of the first quarter.
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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Teal Bunbury scored on a penalty kick in the 88th minute as the New England Revolution tied Atlanta United 1-1 on Wednesday night.
New England (5-4-4) has one win in its last five games — with two straight draws. Atlanta (8-3-2) had won four straight on the road.
Krisztian Nemeth drew the late foul in the corner of the penalty box after capitalizing on a defensive turnover. Atlanta goalkeeper Brad Guzan chose the right direction but Bunbury found the upper-right corner. Guzan was given a yellow card for kicking the ball into the stands after the goal.
Josef Martinez opened the scoring for Atlanta in the 23rd minute by redirecting Julian Gressel's cross. It was Martinez's league-leading ninth goal of the season.
April 13 Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
* Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd - on April 10, received a warning letter from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) - SEC filing Source text for Eikon: (bit.ly/2o9jG5e) Further company coverage:
HUNTSVILLE, Texas — Marcus Harris scored a career-high 28 points to lead Sam Houston State to an 84-77 win over Abilene Christian on Saturday night.
Harris was 14 of 15 from the free throw line, equaling the number of free throws that the Abilene Christian team made. The Bearkats finished with 26 of 32 free-throw attempts.
Christopher Galbreath Jr. had 21 points and Jamal Williams chipped in 16 for Sam Houston State (14-10, 8-3 Southland Conference), which is now just one game behind league leaders Nicholls and New Orleans.
The Bearkats led for most of the game, taking a 43-32 advantage into the break. Abilene Christian worked its way back into contention and closed to 62-61 with 8:06 remaining following Tevin Foster's trey. Harris and Cameron Delaney made four straight free throws and Harris nailed a 3 to extend the lead to 69-63. Harris made nine free throws down the stretch to seal the win.
Former X Factor star and JLS singer Aston, 29, is set to don the famous Strictly Come Dancing sequins in an attempt to take home the glitter ball trophy later this year, but social media users were quick to pick up on the fact that he already has a background in dance and prior training.
Aston made a name for himself with his sensational backflipping and body popping moves with JLS and even went on to become a judge on Sky 1's dance competition Got To Dance.
Strictly fans flooded to Twitter to express their outrage at today's news, blasting the BBC and show bosses for allowing someone with such extensive experience to compete.
"He's been a judge on a dancing competition," one complained. "How is this fair?!"
BERLIN CENTER, Ohio (WYTV) – McDonald rolled past Western Reserve 68-51 Friday night in Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference action.
Western Reserve has not defeated McDonald since the 2005-06 season.
Zach Rasile led the Blue Devils with 20 points. Braedon Poole notched a double-double with 16 points and 11 rebounds. Riko Rodriguez tallied 15 points in the victory.
Jack Cappabianca led Western Reserve with 17 points and 11 rebounds. Kade Hilles 8 points and six rebounds. Ryan Demsky also scored 8 points in the setback.
Western Reserve drops to 9-6 on the season and 8-4 in the MVAC. The Blue Devils host Jackson-Milton on Tuesday.
McDonald improves to 15-1 overall and 11-0 in MVAC action. The Blue Devils will host Lowellville Tuesday night.
Interest rates on short-term Treasury bills fell slightly in Monday's auction.
The Treasury Department auctioned $39 billion in three-month bills at a discount rate of 0.820 percent, down from 0.825 percent last week. Another $33 billion in six-month bills was auctioned at a discount rate of 0.945 percent, down from 0.950 percent last week. The rates last week were the highest in more than eight years.
The discount rates reflect that the bills sell for less than face value. For a $10,000 bill, the three-month price was $9,979.27, while a six-month bill sold for $9,952.23. That would equal an annualized rate of 0.833 percent for the three-month bills and 0.963 percent for the six-month bills.
Separately, the Federal Reserve said Monday that the average yield for one-year Treasury bills, a popular index for making changes in adjustable-rate mortgages, fell to 1.03 percent Thursday from 1.07 percent at the beginning of the week on April 10.
St Louis Blues defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk skates with the puck in the third period against the Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center. The Minnesota Wild beat the St Louis Blues 5-1.
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Work by Elburn artist Judy Niemet will be featured at the Yellow House Artists' winter show, "Art Matters," starting Feb. 17. Batavia artist Nancy Gatfield's work will be on exhibit at the Yellow House Artists' winter show, "Art Matters," Feb. 17 to March 25. Artist Rupali Kumbhani of St. Charles will have her work on display at the Yellow House Artists' winter show, "Art Matters," starting Feb. 17. Artist Carol Kinkaid of Wheaton is one of the featured artists at "Art Matters," the Yellow House Artists' winter show, opening Feb. 17. Yellow House Artists, an organization of artists who paint in oil pastel and/or oil stick, will present its winter show, "Art Matters," on Feb. 17 to March 25, at the Fine Line Creative Arts Center, 37W570 Bolcum Road, St. Charles.
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On Friday, a Tennessee woman picked up her son from middle school, because he was being bullied so bad that he was afraid to go to lunch. The mom posted the video of her son crying as he told her about the trauma he was going through and then said quote, “Just out of curiosity, why do they bully?” Well the video just went viral in a MAJOR way.
In just three days, it surpassed 20 MILLION views . . . and a TON of celebrities are sending love Keaton’s way.
Chris Evans Tweeted, quote, “Stay strong, Keaton. Don’t let them make you turn cold. I promise it gets better. While those punks at your school are deciding what kind of people they want to be in this world, how would you and your mom like to come to the ‘Avengers’ premiere in L.A. next year?”
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STILL TURNED UP TO 11: DNC unity commission blasts GOP ‘atrocities’ while touting changes for primaries.
Dr. Yehuda Kurtzer of the Shalom Hartman Institute said the Jewish community is being "pushed and pulled" in different directions as a result of the Six-Day War. As the 50th anniversary of Israel's stunning victory in the Six-Day War approaches in June, the president of the Shalom Hartman Institute of North America said its aftermath has profoundly affected the direction of the Jewish people with regard to "power, land, and God."
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March 29 Shandong Buchang Pharmaceuticals Co Ltd :
* Says it plans to buy a property project in Heze, Shandong, with estimated value of 175.3 million yuan
* Says transaction amount will be no more than 180 million yuan
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Meet some of the beagles and mice used for research at the University of Kentucky
Howard County police are looking for a missing 13-year-old girl from Columbia who was last seen June 6.
Shannyn Kayla Blue was last seen at 5 p.m. on June 6 at her home on the 6300 block of Sandchain Road, in the Owen Brown village of Columbia. Howard County Police spokeswoman Lori Boone confirmed that she was still missing on June 14.
Police described Blue as a black female, 5 feet 3 inches tall, weighing 200 pounds with brown eyes and black hair. She was last seen wearing a gray T-shirt, gray jeans and flip flops.
Investigators believe she may be in the Baltimore area, where she has ties.
Blue did not take needed medication with her, raising concerns about her health, police said.
Police urge anyone with information about Blue's whereabouts to call 911.
Explosive specialists with the U.S. Air Force return to their plane Tuesday after destroying World War II-era ordnance found in Unalaska. The U.S. Air Force made a special visit to Unalaska Tuesday after a hiker found unexploded ordnance from World War II.
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Cross Country Trains has released a picture of a train derailed near Ely this afternoon.
The freight train is thought to have come off the tracks just after 2pm today (Monday, August 14) between Ely and Peterborough and all lines on the route are currently blocked.
The train company posted the picture on Twitter, which appears to show splintered wood from the tracks.
Investigators have been called to gather evidence at the scene of the derailment, according to the Rail Accident Investigation Branch.
All services have been suspended, and Greater Anglia hase said the route is expected to be disrupted for the rest of the day.
A rail replacement service has been requested to run between Bury St Edmunds and Ely - to call at Ely, Manea, March, Whittlesea and Peterborough.
For live updates and more information, follow our live blog here.
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The Yale Film Study Center will mark Black History Month with a classic film starring one of the greatest African-American stars in history.
“The Emperor Jones” stars Paul Robeson as Brutus Jones, a Pullman porter who schemes to become the leader of a small Caribbean island.
The 1933 film was adapted from the play by Eugene O’Neill, a friend of Robeson’s from the Provincetown Players. O’Neill had cast Robeson in the role of Jones when the play was performed on Broadway in 1925. O’Neill also cast Robeson in “All God’s Chillun Got Wings” in 1924 and “The Hairy Ape” in 1931. “The Emperor Jones” will be shown Wednesday, Feb. 14, at 7 p.m. at Whitney Humanities Center, 53 Wall St. in New Haven. Admission is free. whc.yale.edu/films-whitney.
Prime Minister of Russia Dmitry Medvedev congratulated his Armenian counterpart Karen Karapetyan on his birthday during the meeting in Astana on Monday, the official website of the Russian Government reports.
Wishing good luck to Karapetyan, Medvedev noted that on Monday they had an opportunity to discuss several aspects of their collaboration.
“The situation is overall not bad, since there is both a growth of production supplies from Armenia to Russia and general increase of commodity turnover between our countries. We continue to coordinate our positions on joint investment projects in a number of directions of economic cooperation, which appeared relatively recently. Thus, everything is overall well, but this doesn’t mean there is nothing to talk about,” the Russian PM said.
Thanking Medvedev, Karapetyan noted: “Our agenda is indeed quite extensive. I would also like to mention the positive trend of economic indexes and discuss a number of issues, including the date of your visit to Armenia.”
Feb 13 Competition and Markets Authority
* UK'S CMA to look undertakings offer over completed acquisition by sscp spring bidco limited of acorn care and education group in detail
* UK'S CMA- considers that there are reasonable grounds for believing that undertaking offered, or a modified version of it, might be accepted by cma
* UK'S CMA - now has until 10 April 2017 to decide whether to accept undertaking, with possibility to extend this timeframe to 9 June 2017 (Bengaluru Newsroom: +91 80 6749 1136)
The Georgia Department of Labor's Rome Career Center will help FieldTurf recruit 35 full-time manufacturing employees to work in Calhoun.
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Express Sport brings you our Premier League Team of the Week from Gameweek 33
Jurgen Klopp's side ground out a much-needed three points with a 1-0 victory over West Bromwich Albion at The Hawthorns, but it's not Liverpool goalscorer Roberto Firmino who makes our XI this week.
Arsenal got back to winning ways after seeing off Middlesbrough on Monday night, with one Gunners player in particular impressing, while Everton and Manchester City provide two stars each for our Team of the Week.
Elsewhere, there were eye-catching displays from Stoke City and Watford while there is also a rare appearance from a Sunderland ace in our side.
Scroll through the gallery above to find out which players drew our attention during the latest batch of Premier League fixtures.
MEETING ON THE MOUND. Kentwood Police Chief Michael Kazerooni chats on the mound with Kentwood High Magnet School Head Baseball Coach Taylor Abdalla and Sumner High School Head Baseball Coach James Antoon during the matchup between the two local teams on Monday, March 5. Chief Kazerooni threw the first pitch of the game.
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For eight years, Lynyrd Skynyrd hosted their own themed cruise called the Simple Man Cruise, and now the legendary rock band have joined the 2018 lineup of another seagoing music extravaganza, the Southern Rock Cruise. Skynyrd will play a special headlining show in Montego Bay, Jamaica, during the second day of the cruise, which runs from January 20 to January 25. The 2018 Southern Rock Cruise also will feature performances by 38 Special , The Marshall Tucker Band , The Outlaws , Molly Hatchet , Atlanta Rhythm Section , Wet Willie and founding Allman Brothers Band drummer Jaimoe 's current group Jaimoe's Jasssz Band , among many other acts.
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BOSTON (AP) — Boston Mayor Martin Walsh says the city stands with Virginia and will not welcome what he described as “hate groups” who might be thinking of holding a rally in Boston.
Walsh made his comments after the violence at a white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia on Saturday left one protester dead and 19 injured.
Walsh, a Democrat, said Monday that a group of far-right activists who are planning a Saturday rally on Boston Common have not filed for any permits from the city.
Republican Gov. Charlie Baker called the attack on those protesting the white supremacist rally in Virginia an “act of terrorism.”
Organizers of the Boston protest have dubbed it a “Boston Free Speech Rally.”
Activists are planning a counter rally and march on Saturday to protest the event.
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Adam Garland was one of the last swimmers in the water Sunday at the annual Polar Bear Plunge in the St. Joseph River at Johnny Appleseed Park.
Terri Stumpf is all smiles after her first Polar Bear Plunge. Stumpf was celebrating her 65th birthday on Sunday in a very chilly way.
Football journalist Alfredo Pedulla has said that there is a possibility of Juventus swapping Mario Mandzukic with Matteo Darmian of Manchester United.Mandzukic has drawn links with a move to United this summer and Darmian has been linked with a move to Juventus recently, with a move told to be close.Recently, Alfredo Pedulla wrote on his website: "Juventus has asked Darmian to wait again, because after the World Cup there will be a confrontation with Mandzukic. If the Croatian should ask to leave, Juve will not hold him because Juventus does not hold anyone back."At this point the exchange of Darmian-Mandzukic could materialize."
April 3 Romania's financial supervision authority ASF
* Says assets held by Romania's mandatory private pension funds rose to 31.5 billion lei ($7.38 billion) in 2016, up 27.5 percent on the year.
* The European Union member overhauled its communist-era pension system in 2008, making it compulsory for working Romanians under 35 to contribute to a "second pillar" of private pension schemes as well as their state pension.
* Says 6.8 million people contributed to mandatory private pension funds in 2016.
* Says overall private pension assets, including optional third-pillar funds, amounted to 4.4 percent of gross domestic product at the end of 2016. ($1 = 4.2663 lei) (Reporting by Luiza Ilie; Editing by Radu Marinas)
What is Miele Dubai Restaurant Week?
Dubai Restaurant Week is an annual citywide culinary celebration that offers an exclusive dining promotion at Dubai’s top fine dining restaurants. Miele Dubai Restaurant Week will see 15 of Dubai’s luxury restaurants offer an exclusive, limited edition three-course set menu, giving food-lovers a chance to enjoy fine dining for an exceptional price for a select time only.
As a kid, he would visit relatives in southern Minnesota, where farm-raised cousins would "give me shit about being a city kid." About how lucky and spoiled he was.
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Mississippi’s governor says that by enacting a law that bans most abortions after 15 weeks of gestation, the state is “saving more of the unborn than any state in America, and what better thing can we do?”
Republican Gov. Phil Bryant made the comments while he signed the law Monday in a closed ceremony, according to a video his office posted to social media.
House Speaker Philip Gunn was present for Bryant’s signing. He told The Associated Press he is proud Mississippi is taking steps to protect “the most vulnerable of human life:” the unborn. House Bill 1510 became law immediately upon Bryant’s signature.
Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves said in an emailed statement that the law is a major step toward accomplishing Mississippi’s goal to protect the lives of the unborn. Echoing a phrase Bryant often uses, Reeves added that he is committed to making the state “the safest place in America for an unborn child.”
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1:46 Hall of Famer Chris Pronger returns to the ice for Winter Classic Alumni Game
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) South Carolina guard Sindarius Thornwell was reinstated to the team Monday after missing the past six games because of an unspecified violation of athletic department policy.
The 6-foot-5 senior will be available when the Gamecocks open Southeastern Conference play at Georgia on Wednesday night.
Coach Frank Martin and athletic director Ray Tanner reviewed Thornwell’s situation and decided he could return.
Thornwell was the team’s leading scorer and rebounder when he was suspended before South Carolina’s game with Florida International on Dec. 4. At the time, the Gamecocks (10-3) were undefeated and ranked in the Top 25. They have gone 3-3 since, including a loss last Friday night at Memphis, and have fallen out of the rankings.
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Find someone who knows you the way Julian Edelman knows Tom Brady.
On this Valentine’s Day, the New England Patriots wide receiver tested his budding “bromance” with TB12 during an appearance on NFL Network’s “NFL Total Access,” and he passed with flying colors.
Edelman was asked 10 questions, including ones on Brady’s go-to ice cream and how many games the Patriots have lost when he has a touchdown reception from TB12.
He got eight right.
"The thing is when I go to his house he tries to feed me ice cream so HE can eat ice cream" ❤️@Edelman11 & TB12❤️ pic.twitter.com/VwGBzpJzHj — NFL Total Access (@NFLTotalAccess) February 15, 2017
Edelman didn’t do as well when he was asked to identify famous beards, as he only correctly identified Rob Ninkovich. He even got his own beard wrong!
It just goes to show you how strong that Edelman/Brady bromance truly is.
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A mandatory curfew will begin at 8 p.m. Saturday in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach and last until 6 a.m. Sunday.
The curfew prohibits any vehicle from being on roadways, and is focused on driving restrictions for the safety of residents who encounter strong coastal winds on roads or bridges, according to a news release issued by the city of Orange Beach Friday afternoon.
Businesses will need to prepare and adjust for proper closing times to allow for employees to safely make it home before the curfew begins.
Both Gulf Shores and Orange Beach issued local states of emergencies ahead of Tropical Storm Nate's arrival. The storm is expected to make landfall as a hurricane somewhere along the Alabama/Mississippi Gulf Coast late Saturday or early Sunday morning.
In Gulf Shores, residents are urged to visit www.gulfshoresal.gov/NotifyMe to sign up for text alerts and updates. Hurricane updates and storm preparedness details are also available at www.orangebeachal.gov.
LONDON (AP) - Five versions of a Vincent van Gogh masterpiece are being reunited for the first time in a "virtual exhibition."
Van Gogh painted his "Sunflowers" series in the south of France in 1888 and 1889. Five versions of work reside in five different museums on three continents.
On Monday they will all be streamed to a global audience in a Facebook Live broadcast.
The broadcast will begin in London's National Gallery at 1650GMT (12:50 a.m. EDT). Then it heads to Amsterdam's Van Gogh Museum, the Neue Pinakothek in Munich, the Philadelphia Museum of Art and Tokyo's Seiji Togo Memorial Museum of Art.
A curator from each museum will describe what makes their version unique.
Last week the museums launched a virtual-reality experience that shows viewers all five "Sunflowers" in one room.
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DETROIT (AP) — Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder is coming to broadcast screens on the day of the Super Bowl to promote what he terms the state’s “comeback” as he serves his final year in office.
The Republican governor, featured in the introductory “One Tough Nerd” Super Bowl ad in 2010, uses the new 60-second spot airing in the state Sunday to publicize signs of economic improvement during his two terms, including rising business attraction, increasing hiring and a reviving Detroit.
The narrator also touts a state government that completes budgets early and pays down debt.
Snyder, whose ad is paid for by his nonprofit Making Government Accountable, cannot run again because of term limits.
Some Michigan candidates also plan ads for game day, including Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Shri Thanedar and Republican U.S. Senate challenger Sandy Pensler.
You may be as good as For The Win‘s Ted Berg at that super-addicting Google Doodlge cricket game, but there is no way you are good enough at Ms. Pac-Man to get a score of 999,999.
That is, unless you’re an artificial intelligence program created by the smart people at a Microsoft-owned company:
That video has a great explanation as to how it got the program to conquer the classic arcade game: Basically every decision Ms. Pac-Man has to make — whether it’s eating pellets, scared ghosts or bouncing fruit — is weighed and rewarded instantaneously.
But all you need to know is that A.I. is better than humans at a lot of stuff and we should be very, very afraid.
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) – Police responded to the scene of a car crash in Decatur.
Just before 5 p.m. Friday, officers went to the area of South Franklin Street and East Cleveland Avenue. Police say a car failed to stop at a stop sign and slammed into the other car’s rear. The car it hit was moving northbound on Franklin.
WAND-TV took a photo at the scene of a car that appeared to be heavily damaged. Police did not specify if the crash injured anyone.
The station will update this story with new information as it is released.
An outbreak of drug resistant typhoid in Pakistan has led United States health officials to issue a travel alert for the country.
America's Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has said anyone heading to Pakistan or anywhere else in South Asia should take extra care with food and water and get a typhoid vaccination.
The CDC said the level two alert had been triggered by an ongoing outbreak of extensively drug-resistant (XDR) typhoid fever in Pakistan that does not respond to most antibiotics.
The new strain is resistant to five different antibiotics and was first identified in Hyderabad in November 2016.
Albert Almora Jr. will start in center fielder Monday night as the Chicago Cubs try to snap a three-game losing streak against the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field.
Miguel Montero will start at catcher with John Lackey on the mound. Cubs starting pitchers have posted a 2.56 ERA - second best by any major league rotation, with Kansas City at the top with a 2.31 ERA.
Ben Zobrist will start at second base and bat cleanup.
Here's the Cubs' lineup against Chase Anderson:
Schwarber lf
Bryant 3b
Rizzo 1b
Zobrist 2b
Russell ss
Heyward rf
Montero c
Lackey p
Almora Jr. cf
Tim Farron said you must vote for him if you want to stop a hard Brexit
Tim Farron, who unlike Jeremy Corbyn has actually made a statement on the General Election, said: "This election is your chance to change the direction of our country.
"If you want to avoid a disastrous hard Brexit. If you want to keep Britain in the single market. If you want a Britain that is open, tolerant and united, this is your chance.
"Only the Liberal Democrats can prevent a Conservative majority."
Theresa May however came out swinging and preempted the Lib Dem attack by saying the Liberal Democrats wanted to "grind the business of government to a standstill, prop up Labour and re-open Brexit debate".
According to the Lib Dem press office, 1,000 new members have joined the party since Theresa May's announcement.
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Roots Country Music, Born of Gin Halls and Juke Joints – Hank Williams passion, Carter family harmonies, with a little Hee Haw mixed in for good measure. The WhiskeyBelles are an all-female traditional country and Americana trio. They’ve been compared with the Pistol Annies, Dixie Chicks and The Trio (Dolly Parton, Emmy Lou Harris & Linda Ronstadt).The WhiskeyBelles have personalities as big as the Texan skyline – they have a great time on stage, and love to share the fun with their audience.
Please note that there is a $5 per vehicle park use fee. It’s free if you have a state park sticker.
Price: $17 Adults, $15 Seniors/Students/Military, $8 Youth
LONDON, April 28 Royal Bank of Scotland swung to a better than expected first quarter profit of 259 million pounds ($334.24 million), it reported on Friday, after making a loss of nearly a billion pounds in the same period a year ago.
The result was more than the 50 million pounds forecast from the average of analysts' estimates compiled by the bank, and was the lender's first quarterly profit since September 2015.
The bank has not made a full-year profit in nine years, as it battles restructuring costs and conduct fines resulting from its years of over-expansion leading into the 2008 financial crisis.
RBS said its core capital ratio rose to 14.1 percent from 13.4 percent ayear ago. ($1 = 0.7749 pounds) (Reporting By Lawrence White, editing by Huw Jones)
Musicians regularly perform along Main Street during the year-round weekly Soda City Market. On Saturday, April 28, the USC School of Music will host pop-up concerts and music lessons during the market. Tracy Glantz tglantz@thestate.com
MOBILE, Ala. – Danny Smith of Baker High School is our Coach of the Week.
Danny is in his 3rd season leading the Baker Hornets. He was the defensive coordinator for the Hornets before taking over at head coach.
He led Baker to the playoffs last season.
WARSAW, April 13 Polish biggest bank, state-run PKO BP, said on Thursday it did not plan to pay out a dividend from 2016 profit.
The bank's decision is in line with the financial regulator's recommendation regarding withholding profit. (Reporting by Agnieszka Barteczko; Editing by Edmund Blair)
This species of shipworm sources energy from hydrogen sulfide, commonly found in rotten eggs and human flatulence, which can be highly poisonous and corrosive in high amounts.
Samantha Trujillo, Social Media Strategist and Christine Gabaldon, Director of Marketing, both from Buffalo Thunder Resort Casino, joined New Mexico Living to give us the details on an upcoming fundraiser featuring the Charlie Daniels Band.
The concert is a benefit for the Espanola Valley Humane Society, which supports northern New Mexico area pets.
The show is Friday, May 19th, beginning at 8:00 p.m. There is also a drawing for a Charlie Daniels autographed fiddle following the concert.
For more information vista their website or Facebook.
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UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council is urging key players in Guinea-Bissau to implement a road map to resolve the political crisis in the country that political leaders agreed to on Sept. 10.
Council members stressed “the urgent need to ensure an inclusive dialogue among key national actors to ensure effective functioning of the government.”
The council statement followed a briefing Tuesday by U.N. envoy Modibo Ibrahim Toure, who said that “despite the political crisis, Guinea-Bissau’s economic performance has been remarkable.”
He said the economy is estimated to have expanded by 5 percent in 2016, reflecting a bumper cashew harvest, the country’s main export.
Guinea-Bissau has had so many coups and countercoups that no elected leader has been able to complete his term since the country won independence from Portugal in 1974.
Former President Obama called at least one Republican lawmaker after the shooting at a congressional baseball practice Wednesday, contacting Sen. Jeff Flake (R- Ariz.) to send “best wishes and prayers to those injured,” the senator said
Flake, who maintained good relations with Obama during his presidency, rode Air Force One with Obama back home to Arizona for a service after Rep. Gabrielle Giffords was shot in 2011.
The former president wanted to let Rep. Steve Scalise, who was injured in the attack, and other Republican members of Congress “know he’s thinking about this,” Flake said.
April 28 Vectren Utility Holdings Inc:
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* Vectren Utility Holdings -March 2016 order specifically related to recovery of about $80 million of projects as part of a 7-year plan
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All of the previous acquisitions were used to help get the Sixers to the salary-cap floor or as a temporary Band-Aid for a tough situation. When he was asked this weekend about the possibility of re-signing with the Sixers, Ilyasova gave the impression that he wants to be more than a stopgap player.
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As we approach Labor Day, this weekend is usually portrayed as a holiday marking the end of summer with a burst of bargain sales, or that it was created as an apolitical alternative to May Day. In reality, Labor Day has a rich and militant labor history that needs to be reclaimed for all workers!
Gene Ruyle, Emeritus Professor of Anthropology at CSU, Long Beach, and author of “Rethinking Marxist Anthropology” and other works.
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Tolo News: Officials from the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) said on Tuesday that five members of the national cricket team have been selected for the auction list of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Shahzad Mohammadi, Mohammad Nabi Isakhail, Rashid Arman, Asghar Stanikzai and Dawlat Zadran are the cricketers whose names have been listed, ACB spokesman Mohammad Farid Hotak said. According to the list, the IPL will pay five million Indian rupees for each Shahzad Mohammadi and Rashid Arman to play in the IPL. However, the amount being considered for the other three national players has not been mentioned. Click here to read more (external link).
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Vince Staples is teaming up with Marvel once again. A previously unreleased song of his is featured in the trailer for the computer animated film The Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse.
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In the nearly 90-second clip, Staples can be heard rapping over slick beats as the adventure plays out on screen. “This morning I woke up in the fortress of distortion / I’m at war with my emotions / I’m coming home now / I’m coming home / Right where I belong now / Right where I belong,” he raps.
Watch the trailer for the film below.
Previously, Staples’ song “BagBak” was featured in the Marvel film Black Panther. The Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse, is expected to hit theaters Christmas 2018.
FREMONT COUNTY, Iowa - On Sunday afternoon, Javier Romero-Ochoa of Kansas City was arrested for possession with intent to distribute over five kilograms of methamphetamine, failure to affix a drug tax stamp and operating a motor vehicle without a license.
The Fremont County Sheriff's Office said a narcotics K-9 found approximately 18 pounds of meth after the vehicle was stopped for multiple traffic violations.
Romero-Ochoa is being held at the Fremont County Jail on a cash bond of $100,000.
Patriots' D is much different now than the one that started the season
MINNEAPOLIS — Philadelphia Eagles starting defensive tackle Tim Jernigan returned to practice Friday after missing two days this week because of an illness.
The NFC champions had everyone participate as they continued preparations to face the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl on Sunday.
Coach Doug Pederson gave a lengthy speech after practice, according to a pool report.
"Play loose, have fun, enjoy the moment," Pederson said he told his players. "These opportunities, as you know, don't come around every year. Also, make sure just to reflect on this season, reflect on the journey that got us here. But just play for one another, have fun and enjoy it."
Hall of Famer Brett Favre, who was backed up by Pederson in Green Bay, is scheduled to address the Eagles on Saturday morning and the team will hold a 30-minute walkthrough at U.S. Bank Stadium.
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The U16 Provincial Finals were held at Sunshine Village this past weekend.
Sunshine Alpine Racers has been hosting the event for more than 20 years. More than 1,000 parents, volunteers, and fans are involved in the race.
The U16 Provincial Finals is the last race of the provincial race series for this age group, and for most families and athletes, is the last race of their ski career.
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In honor of wheelie Wednesday the wheelie master himself, Wyn Masters, is here to give some tips on how to pull off a good manual. It may take quite a bit of time before anyone can do it as well as Wyn, but it's a skill that is not only a lot of fun, but pretty vital to any form of riding. Finish it off with a little trail shredding from Wyn and Brook and you've got a quick lesson that is worth the watch.
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INDIANAPOLIS -- Enjoying bites and beers, while Paying it Forward.
You're invited to Festiv-ALE, benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The foundation's Joanna Whitaker joined us on FOX59 Morning News with Hot Box Pizza's Pete Watson.. with the details.
When ghostly images of victims appear near murder scenes, Mulder and Scully conclude the apparitions may be harbingers of death for those who see them.
OPEN HOUSE: LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton has set the date for the fourth edition of its Les Journées Particulières event: Oct. 12 to 14.
The “open days” held at various sites across Europe — in countries including France, Italy, Switzerland, Spain, Poland and the U.K. — give the public a rare chance to visit leather goods workshops, perfume laboratories, vineyards and other production sites belonging to the French luxury conglomerate.
The third edition of the biennial event in 2016 welcomed 145,000 visitors.
“Les Journées Particulières is a special opportunity for the LVMH Group to share the passion that inspires all our employees,” said Antoine Arnault, chief executive officer of Berluti and a member of the LVMH board of directors.
“In 2018 the event will more than ever underline our commitment to artisanal excellence, along with our strong contemporary engagement,” he added.
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Tipp City and Monroe Township commemorated Memorial Day with a parade and service in Maple Hill Cemetery. The parade was led by the Tipp City American Legion Post and included military vehicles, local scout troops and local first responders.
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Tipp City and Monroe Township commemorated Memorial Day with a parade and service in Maple Hill Cemetery. The parade was led by the Tipp City American Legion Post and included military vehicles, local scout troops and local first responders.
And even if your bracket gets busted, you can start over in the round of 16, and in the round of 4!
New emoji characters are coming soon to iPhone and iPad.
Hundreds of new emoji, including more emotive smiley faces, gender-neutral characters, clothing options, food types, animals, mythical creatures and more, are coming to iPhone and iPad with iOS 11.1.
The new emoji are designed to reveal every detail and adapted from approved characters in Unicode 10. iOS 11.1 will also include characters announced on World Emoji Day like Woman with Headscarf, Bearded Person, Breastfeeding, Zombie, Person in Lotus Position and new food items such as Sandwich and Coconut. Also included in the update is the Love-You Gesture, designed after the I love you hand sign in American Sign Language.
The new emoji will debut in next weeks developer and public beta previews of iOS 11.1, and will be available in upcoming software updates for iOS, macOS and watchOS.
Images of new emoji available in iOS 11.1
Ericsson says weight held him back in 2017
Pascal Wehrlein, Marcus Ericsson, Malaysian GP 2017 © RV Press
Marcus Ericsson says extra weight has held him back in 2017.
The Swede said the fact he weighs 10 kilograms more than teammate Pascal Wehrlein explains the pace difference between the two Sauber drivers.
"He has the numbers on his side," said Ericsson, who is now fighting to keep his seat at the Swiss team notwithstanding his links to the Sauber owners.
"I'm ten kilos over the limit and he's at zero -- and it's a big difference," he explained.
"It's a lot of laptime lost every single lap."
Wehrlein admits he is now under "pressure" to keep his seat, particularly amid reports his chances of a switch to Williams are low.
So it seems his options now are staying at Sauber or leaving F1.
"I like the Indycar series," Ericsson said. "I like to go fast, and on high speed tracks I am strong, so it would be cool."
(GMM)
LONDON (AP) - Captain John Terry is to leave Chelsea at the end of the season after spending his entire career at the London club.
The 36-year-old defender has not played since February after losing his place in the team. He has made 713 appearances since making his debut in 1998.
Terry said Monday that "I will decide on my future in due course, but for now I am committed to helping the team achieve success this season."
Chelsea leads the Premier League by four points.
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, permits thousands of young people to live and work in the U.S. legally.
The future of this immigration policy is uncertain under President Trump's presidency, but two young entrepreneurs in Ohio want as many people as possible to apply. As Esther Honig (@estherhonig) from WOSU in Columbus reports, they've created software that makes the application fast and affordable.
A woman in New Caney, Gracie Henderson is making national headlines today after getting her hand stuck in her toilet!
She told KHOU that she didn’t have a plunger so she used her hand and her watch got stuck.Oops? lol
Firefighters had to remove the toilet, and Gracie, from the home. One family member even asked if they could Facebook Live the incident.
Gracie I think we are all going to chipotle in and buy your a new plunger! 😉
Police arrive on time
By Kara de Groot
Broken Hill’s police response times hold up well compared to the rest of the state.
Recorded response times for 2016-17 for urgent calls was 12 minutes, with a target response time of 20 minutes.
While urgent calls can come from several sources, including 000, calls to police stations, or radio calls from police in the field, they all deal with an immediate threat to life or property. All other calls are classed as non-urgent.
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President Trump Wednesday will greet Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House just hours after a senior official said peace between the Israelis and Palestinians may not come from a two-side solution.
SEOUL, March 31 South Korea's industrial output fell by a seasonally adjusted 3.4 percent in February from a month earlier, government data showed on Friday, marking the sharpest drop since late 2008.
The decline was largely due to the unusually sharp 2.9 percent jump seen in January, revised down from a 3.3 percent rise seen earlier.
From a year earlier, output jumped 6.6 percent in February after a revised 1.4 percent gain in the previous month, Statistics Korea said. Previously, the output gain had been reported at 1.7 percent.
A Reuters poll projected output would show no growth from a month earlier.
Factory output data tends to be volatile, even after adjustment for seasonal factors.
Service sector output edged up 0.1 percent on-month, compared to a 0.3 percent rise in January in seasonally adjusted terms, also revised slightly down from 0.5 percent reported earlier.
(Reporting by Christine Kim; Editing by Eric Meijer)
SANAA, Yemen (AP) - Yemeni security officials say a bomb has killed 11 civilians and wounded others in a busy district of a southern city.
They say the explosion struck a market in Qataba, in the southern Dhale province, on Monday, without providing further details.
No one immediately claimed the attack, but al-Qaida and Islamic State militants operate in southern Yemen.
The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they weren't authorized to speak to the press.
Dhale is controlled by forces loyal to the internationally recognized government, which is at war with Shiite rebels known as Houthis. A Saudi-led coalition has been fighting alongside the government since 2015.
Josh Lederman
Associated Press
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One major discussion that’s on her mind is police brutality. Ellen sat down with Van Jones to discuss the issue and she had a lot to say. Peep her commentary below!
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Police arrest a Tulsa teen for stealing an SUV idling outside a Tulsa convenience store early Monday with a toddler in the backseat.
Officers say the theft of the Jeep Liberty happened just after 3:30 a.m. at Haney's One Stop at 36th Street North and Peoria.
News On 6 was there when 18-year-old Micah Feaster was arrested. Police say Feaster jumped in the SUV and drove away with the toddler's father running after the thief while calling police.
We talked off camera with the father who was very shaken up.
Officers arrived a few minutes later after finding the Jeep a few blocks away. They said Feaster returned the SUV to the convenience store where she was taken into custody.
Police say Micah Feaster told officers she did not know the child was inside the vehicle until she heard the child cough.
Police say the toddler was not hurt.
Tulsa County jail records show Feaster was booked in on complaints of possession of a stolen vehicle, not have a driver's license and failure to yield to an emergency vehicle.
Girgensons (undisclosed) won't be in the lineup against the Predators on Monday, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports.
Girgensons left Saturday's matchup with Chicago after logging a mere 2:56 of ice time and will miss just his seventh game of the season. After three straight seasons of failing to crack the 20-point mark -- he has just 12 points this year with 10 games remaining -- it seems his 30-point 2014-15 campaign was an anomaly. Unless he can get back to being a regular offensive contributor, the natural center won't offer much more than fleeting fantasy value in deeper formats.
Hawaii lawmakers advanced a bill Tuesday calling for more oversight of the commercial fishing industry after an Associated Press investigation found hundreds of foreign fishermen confined to boats and some living in subpar conditions. A legislative committee passed the bill that will require fishing boat owners who want a commercial license in Hawaii to provide state officials with a copy of employment contracts held with every fisherman on board before the license is granted.
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If detachable cut-out jeans weren't daring enough for you, fashion has even more wonders to offer.
French label Y Project is currently peddling a product called Detachable Button Down Pants. Detachable Button Down Pants (or "DBDP") feature 1) a large denim belt, 2) a denim garter-suspender contraption, and 3) two button-up pant legs. Notably missing: fabric covering the crotch, the butt, or the hips. Interesting!
Image: Y Project
However ... that's not to say these jeans are completely unwearable in the outside world. In fact, the website suggests styling them with a long shirtdress, which I think looks kinda cool (do not @ me).
And there's one other thing that prevents me from condemning these Vetements-esque cowboy space pants entirely: I firmly believe that Rihanna would look amazing in them. And that means that the jeans aren't the problem.
The problem is that we are not all Rihanna.
Anyway, if you want these, they're $570. You can put them in the washer!
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April 28 Materion Corp
* Materion corporation reports first quarter 2017 financial results and confirms outlook for 2017
* Q1 adjusted earnings per share $0.29
* Q1 earnings per share $0.15
* Q1 sales $240.7 million versus $235.5 million
* Reaffirms fy 2017 earnings per share view $1.45 to $1.60
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.27, revenue view $231.6 million -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* FY2017 earnings per share view $1.51 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Materion corp - Heraeus acquisition contributed favorably to growth in adjusted operating profit during q1 of 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bangalore.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com)
WINTER HARBOR — Kylie Bragdon defeated sitting Winter Harbor Board of Selectmen Chairman Terry Bickford by 18 votes in Tuesday’s election.
Bragdon, a Sumner Memorial High School graduate and former teacher at Mount Desert Island High School, received 61 votes to Bickford’s 43.
Following her victory, Bragdon posted to her Facebook page, saying, “Thank you, voters! I am excited and proud to represent you in the next three years as a Winter Harbor selectman.”
In Gouldsboro, the special referendum on bonds passed 122-57. The school budget and referendum were passed 130-47 and 126-49, respectively.
Bruce Arena has made quite a promise.
On the eve of the US national team's pressure-packed World Cup Qualifier against Panama, Arena visited the American Outlaws' night-before party in Orlando on Thursday night to deliver a message to the crowd on hand.
That message? The US need their fans' unwavering support in Friday's game, and with it the team will pick up the necessary result that will allow it and its aficionados to head to next summer's World Cup in Russia.
The US are currently in fourth place in the final round of CONCACAF World Cup Qualifying. They host Panama on Friday night (7 pm ET; ESPN2, Univision, UDN) at Orlando City Stadium, and a win would move the Americans into one of the spots with an automatic berth to Russia 2018 ahead of next Tuesday's final round of qualifiers.
LOS ANGELES (AP) - A Los Angeles company accused of selling jewelry for children that contained dangerous levels of toxic lead and cadmium has been fined $1.6 million.
State officials on Tuesday said a judge approved the judgment this month against Luxy Accessory and its owner, Hyun Sook Kim.
The Department of Toxic Substances says one pendant was found to be 80 percent lead and some items were labeled "lead free."
The company has no working phone number and couldn't be reached Tuesday.
Luxy was one of several companies sued by the state attorney general's office six years ago for selling tainted jewelry.
Authorities say repeated inspections showed Luxy continued to sell tainted jewelry until it was quarantined last year.
With the sun still being visible throughout the entire eclipse as seen through Utah, it is critical that anyone looking at the eclipse has a special eclipse viewer through which it’s safe to view the sun. A regular pair of sunglasses won’t protect viewers’ eyes, and no one should look directly at the sun. They are available at the Clark Planetarium and online at rainbowsymphony.com.
Game times for our GBB/BBB doubleheader with Lead-Deadwood havechanged due to the forecast for Sat. evening in the Black Hills.Varsity GBB. will start at NOON and be followed by the Varsity BoysJV games are cancelled.
MOSCOW, April 5 Russia's economic growth will be capped at 1.5-2.0 percent in the absence of structural reforms, regardless of oil prices, Russian central bank governor Elvira Nabiullina said at an economic conference on Wednesday.
Finance Minister Anton Siluanov echoed her comments, saying that a growth of 1.5-2.0 percent was expected this year. He said Russia needed structural reforms to grow at a faster pace. (Reporting by Andrey Ostroukh, Alexander Winning, Darya Korsunskaya and Elena Fabrichnaya; writing by Vladimir Soldatkin; editing by Maria Kiselyova)
Record holding diver Cem Karabay, also known as "waterman," breaks a new Guinness World Record for the "longest open saltwater scuba dive (cold water)" during a record attempt organized to celebrate the 21st anniversary of Troy's recognition by UNESCO.Karabay broke the record by staying under the water for 15 hours and 11 minutes, overcoming the previous record held by Norwegian diver Nils-Roar Selnes by one minute.
During the record attempt, he ate, slept and exercised 6 meters underwater, the temperature of which was below 15 degrees Celsius. Karabay also fought with hypothermia to break the record.
Karabay's next goal is to live under cold water for 23 hours and 4 minutes to make history again.
Political protest: How to vote for 'none of the above' — May 24
The story on declining one's ballot shared some interesting points. The only laughable thing about the whole privacy situation is that you can't even take a picture of your own ballot and yet, if I want to make a point by refusing my ballot, I have to do it in full view of the assembled crowd of voters. This doesn't sound at all like privacy to me.
Summer is over for students at Clark County School District schools.
Summer is over for students at Clark County School District schools. Ahead of the first day of school, last minute back to school shoppers stopped by the Galleria mall .
“I’m nervous and anxious,” fourth grader Aadyn Jaime said.
In contrast, fifth grader Mary Cris Solano said she looked forward to showing off her new wardrobe.
“I love everything I bought from Justice,” Solano said.
Third grader Kai Mares was looking forward to a change in pace.
“I’m excited to go to school because I was really board at the house when we didn’t have nothing to do in the summer,” Mares said.
Parents said they were excited too.
“I’m happy for me,” CCSD grandparent Alma Lumpkin said. “I get to keep my days by myself while they’re at school.”
“I kind of miss them when they’re not home,” CCSD mom Daylin Fraizer said.
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All brick beauty! This presidential colonial offers incredible upgrades like hardwood floor, gourmet kitchen, home office, three full baths, billiards room, gorgeous master suite with luxury bath- all set on three acre lot in River Hill School District.
A Kansas woman has been sentenced to three years and five months in prison for a drunken driving crash that killed a motorcyclist.
The Hutchinson News reports that 66-year-old Jane Ellen Hart was sentenced Friday. She pleaded no contest in February to involuntary manslaughter while under the influence of drugs or alcohol in the January 2017 crash that killed 62-year-old Charles Caselton of Burrton. The sentence also carries a post-release supervision term of three years, and requires Hart to register as a violent offender.
Hart wasn’t hurt when she turned left into the motorcycle’s path, but Caselton died at the scene. Hart apologized to Caselton’s family at the hearing, saying she was sorry to have caused them pain.
The Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce needs to raise money to pay for its annual July 4 fireworks show. Andy Burriss Herald file photo
FILE - In this Friday, Oct. 9, 2015 file photo, supporters from a number of humanitarian groups gather at a vigil for border shooting victim José Antonio Elena Rodríguez in front of the federal courthouse in Tucson, Ariz., preceding the arraignment of Border Patrol Agent Lonnie Swartz in the October 2012 shooting. A federal judge has ruled that a Border Patrol agent charged in the shooting death of a Mexican teen across the international border six years ago cannot be cross-examined about his military record when his trial begins in Tucson in March. Arizona Daily Star via AP, File Ron Medvescek
Florida authorities are asking for help locating a man who has been missing since Monday and may be in Alabama, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.
ALEA issued a missing senior alert for Eduardo Rodriguez Sr. Tuesday afternoon. Officials with the Auburndale, Florida Police Department said he was last seen in Auburndale, Florida on Monday. Police believe he may be in Alabama.
Rodriguez may be suffering from a condition that "may impair his judgement," ALEA officials said.
He may be driving a 2007 Silver Toyota Camry, four door with Florida tag number DLBI89. He is a 79-year-old Hispanic male with brown eyes and black hair. He is 5-feet 8-inches tall and weighs about 150 pounds.
Anyone with information on Rodriguez's location should call Auburndale police at 863-965-5555 or call 911.
He races in tracksuit bottoms, a t shirt and smokes the field. He sometimes uses instagram, sometimes not. Most of the time he’s out riding.
Meet Luke Cockburn, the biggest lunatic you’ve never heard of.
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PHILADELPHIA -- A judge is pushing back the start of Bill Cosby's sexual assault retrial just a few days after rejecting his lawyers' demands for a three-month delay.
Judge Steven O'Neill on Monday moved the start of jury selection to April 2 from March 29. He scheduled hearings March 29 and 30 to resolve pretrial issues.
Cosby's lawyers were pressing for a longer delay after O'Neill ruled last week that up to five additional accusers could testify. They argued they needed more time to investigate the women's allegations and work up a defence.
Cosby has pleaded not guilty to charges he drugged and molested Andrea Constand at his suburban Philadelphia home in 2004.
Cosby's first trial last year ended in a hung jury.
The Associated Press does not typically identify people who say they are victims of sexual assault unless they grant permission, which Constand has.
General Motors CEO Mary Barra’s decision to put the company’s European operations on the block marks a turning point for the automaker that once prided itself on being the No. 1 vehicle maker in the world. If Barra succeeds in concluding a deal with French automaker Peugeot SA -- and people familiar with the discussions cautioned on Tuesday that many details are yet to be settled -- she will have delivered in an unexpected way on her promise to have GM “disrupt ourselves” rather than wait to be jolted by outside forces.
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Detroit police believe these men stole more than $600 worth of gas. (WDIV)
DETROIT - Police are trying to track down two men who are suspected of stealing more than 600 gallons of gas from a station on West Seven Mile Road.
The theft happened about 1 p.m. June 23. Police believe the men used a remote device to hack the gas pump. The device prevented the clerk from turning off the pump with the computer.
Police offered these attached surveillance images of the suspects.
Anyone with information on these men or the theft needs to contact the Detroit Police Department's 8th Precinct at 313-596-5840.
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The Kids' Choice Awards might be known for slime, fun sets and kid-friendly performances, but that doesn't mean there's a lack of great fashion. Many stars have sported some of our favorite looks at the award show. In celebration of the 31st Annual Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards on March 24, 2018, Wonderwall.com is taking a look back at some of the cutest ensembles, starting with Selena Gomez. The "Bad Liar" singer wore a printed soft pink Dolce & Gabbana crop top with a bedazzled white Dolce & Gabbana skirt and Barbie-pink heels to the 2012 show. Keep reading to see what other great styles stars have rocked at KCAs past...
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OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – Lareatha Rahn calls her newborn son Malikai her “miracle baby” after he survived a surprise delivery at home in the family’s toilet.
“For him to have fallen into the toilet and nothing to happen to him, it’s just a blessing. It really is,” she says.
Late Saturday night, two days past her due date, Rahn felt sudden, intense pressure in her abdomen as she went to use the restroom.
I just felt like I couldn’t get off the toilet… I couldn’t not push. I tried to hold it in and every time I did I felt strong contractions,” she says.
As Rahn pushed, she called 9-1-1 and then asked her 11-year-old daughter Lamya for help.
“At first I’m like, ‘No, I’m not delivering a baby. I’m not touching him after he comes out of you until he’s clean!'” Lamya recalls.
Cricket - Sri Lanka v India - Third Test Match - Pallekele, Sri Lanka - August 13, 2017 - India's Ravichandran Ashwin celebrates with his teammate Cheteshwar Pujara after taking the wicket of Sri Lanka's captain Dinesh Chandimal. REUTERS/Dinuka Liyanawatte
LONDON (Reuters) - Ravi Ashwin and Cheteshwar Pujara will play English county cricket this year ahead of India's tour next summer, India's chairman of selectors MSK Prasad said on Monday.
Spinner Ashwin, who has not previously played in England, has been cleared by the BCCI to play for Worcestershire while batsman Cheteshwar Pujara is expected to return to Nottinghamshire.
"Cheteshwar Pujara and R Ashwin will be playing county cricket. Ashwin is part of other formats too, so it is a blessing in disguise for both of them because we will have a full-fledged tour of five Tests in England next year," Prasad said in Pallekele.
(Reporting by Neil Robinson; editing by Mark Heinrich)
Philadelphia 76ers guard T.J. McConnell, left, drives to the basket around Charlotte Hornets center Miles Plumlee, right, during second half action on Monday, Feb. 13, 2017 at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. The 76ers defeated the Hornets 105-99. Philadelphia 76ers guard T.J. McConnell, left, drives to the basket around Charlotte Hornets center Miles Plumlee, right, during second half action on Monday, Feb. 13, 2017 at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. The 76ers defeated the Hornets 105-99.
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Baku. 18 February. REPORT.AZ/ The wife of Zimbabwe's 92-year-old President, Robert Mugabe, has said that he is so popular that if he died, he could run as a corpse in next year's election and still win votes.
Report informs referring to BBC, Grace Mugabe, 51, was addressing a rally of the governing Zanu-PF party.
"One day when God decides that Mugabe dies, we will have his corpse appear as a candidate on the ballot paper," G.Mugabe told.
"You will see people voting for Mugabe as a corpse. I am seriously telling you - just to show people how people love their president", she added.
Mr Mugabe governs Zimbabwe for 37 years since independence from Britain in 1980. He was prime minister until 1987, then became president.
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - Holy Stone Healthcare Co Ltd :
* Says it plans to issue 7 million new shares at T$15 per share for working capital supplement
* 10 percent of the new shares to be offered to the co’s employees and 90 percent to be offered to the existing shareholders
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Four containers that posed a threat to a shipping terminal in South Carolina were cleared and it was determined there was no existing threat to the port, the Coast Guard said early Thursday.
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SALT LAKE CITY -- A University of Utah expert on International Relations tells Fox 13 the resignation of President Donald Trump's National Security Advisor Michael Flynn is symptomatic of the President's management style.
"It's the process of dismantling, of creating some chaos and a little bit of anarchy," said University of Utah's Howard Lehman.
The White House admitted today that for weeks the President was aware Flynn had misled members of the administration, including Vice President Mike Pence.
Now several Republican Senators are joining with Democrats in calling for an investigation into the ties between the administration and Russia.
Baku. 21 May. REPORT.AZ/ A coalition government will be established in Iraq with the participation of four parties. Report informs citing the Anadolu, spokesman of the National Wisdom Movement, Mohammed Jamil Mayyahi.
"A coalition consisting of As-Sayrun, Fath, National Wisdom Movement and Nasser organizations will be declared a government within 72 hours," he said.
Crittenden County High School's fast-pitch softball team is headed to the All A Classic State Tournament for the first time ever. The ...
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Canadian integrated oil company Husky Energy Inc said it would buy a refinery in the United States from Calumet Specialty Products Partners LP for $435 million in cash.
The refinery, located in Superior, Wisconsin, has a capacity to process 50,000 barrels per day.
The deal, which also include the refinery's associated logistics assets, will increase Husky's refining capacity to 395,000 bpd, the company said.
Shares of Calumet rose 13 percent to $6.20 in early trading on the Nasdaq, while Husky's shares rose nearly 2 percent to C$14.91 on the Toronto Stock Exchange.
Husky said it would retain about 180 workers at the refinery.
BMO Capital Markets was Husky's financial adviser on the deal and Milbank LLP its legal adviser. (Reporting by Ahmed Farhatha in Bengaluru; Editing by Maju Samuel)
A judge has certified a class-action lawsuit against the Royal Winnipeg Ballet and a photographer accused of taking intimate photos of students.
The recent decision by an Ontario Superior Court justice allows the lawsuit filed by lead plaintiff Sarah Doucet to proceed.
Doucet alleges photographer Bruce Monk pressured her into letting him take semi-nude photos of her as a teenager and then distributed them — allegations both he and the ballet deny.
Lawyer Margaret Waddell says about 60 people have been identified so far as potential class-action members.
10th Circ. Offers FLSA Insight On Preshift Task Payment
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 11:32 AM EDT) -- On Sept. 14, 2017, a two-judge panel of the Tenth Circuit provided employers with more nuanced guidance regarding the compensability of preshift tasks under the Fair Labor Standards Act, 29 U.S.C. §§ 201-19. Specifically, in Bustillos, et al. v. Board of County Commissioners of Hidalgo County (Case No. 15-2213, Sept. 14, 2017, petition for rehearing filed Sept. 22, 2017), an unpublished decision, the Tenth Circuit held that emergency 911 dispatchers who are required by the employer to participate in mandatory preshift briefings for five minutes before...
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About Belfast Area Dementia Empowerment Group
Dementia NI invite people who live with a diagnosis of dementia, to join their local empowerment group. Group members support each other through friendship and understanding. The groups which run throughout Northern Ireland, empower people living with dementia to have a voice, and to remain active and part of their community. Dementia NI group members help influence how people can live well after a diagnosis of dementia in Northern Ireland. The groups raise awareness by telling others what life is like to live with dementia. Group members engage with various organisations throughout Northern Ireland, to inform them of how to make their services, policies and practice more suitable for people living with dementia.
Prosecutors released these videos of Nikolas Cruz, which they say he recorded in the lead-up to the deadly Parkland school shooting that took 17 lives and left 17 others wounded. USA TODAY
LACEY, N.J. (AP) — A New Jersey school district has revised a policy that banned students from having guns outside of school.
The policy had said Lacey students could be punished for having weapons “on or off school grounds.” But it now states that students cannot bring weapons to school or on a bus.
The Association of New Jersey Rifle & Pistol Clubs had threatened to sue the district over the policy. That came amid reports that two students had been suspended for posting a picture of guns at a shooting range.
The district has said reports of the discipline were incorrect but has declined to provide specifics, citing privacy rules.
The gun association says the policy change appears to address its major concerns. But the group’s lawyers are still reviewing it.
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is paying tribute to his late mother, Mary MacLeod, in a Mother’s Day video posted to his Twitter account.
Trump says, “So much of what I’ve done and so much of what I’ve become is because of my mother. I miss her a lot.”
The video doesn’t mention first lady Melania Trump, the mother of the couple’s 12-year-old son, Barron. The president and first lady held a Mother’s Day event at the White House Wednesday recognizing military mothers and spouses.
In the video, Trump notes his mother came to the United States from Scotland and was married to his father, the late Fred Trump, for many years.
Trump says his mother was “warm, loving, really smart,” adding she “could be tough if she had to be.”
CANEY, Okla. – A 6-year-old Oklahoma boy is recovering after he was bitten by a copperhead snake while digging for worms.
Fire Chief Michael Harkey with the Caney Fire Department says the incident happened while the boy, Eddie, was digging for worms at his grandpa’s house for fishing.
Harkey says the boy’s sisters were nearby and did not leave his side.
“The grandpa and the two sisters were taking care of the child doing what they need to be doing,” Harkey told KXII.
The boy was flown to an Oklahoma City hospital for treatment after an ambulance transported him to the Caney High School’s baseball field.
“High school boys were practicing ball, and so we had to get them off of the ball field and we landed the helicopter right there on the 3rd base line and loaded the child up and they flew out from there,” said Harkey.
Thankfully, he is expected to make a full recovery.
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GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (AP) Grand Island city officials are asking a county supervisor to fix up his home after years of complaints from neighbors.
The Grand Island Independent reports that the city attorney sent a letter Sept. 11 to Hall County Supervisor Scott Arnold, warning that if his property isn't brought into compliance with city code within 21 days, officials would seek to abate the nuisances. The newspaper obtained the letter through a public records request.
Grand Island Building Director Craig Lewis says the city sent Arnold letters in 2015, 2016 and 2017 asking him to complete work on the home. The side of the house is covered in wrap.
Arnold says he purchased the property in 2012 with the intention of fixing it, but he discovered a number of problems.
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An increasing number of adult coloring books focus solely on real estate and cityscapes. With titles like “Houses, Houses, Houses,” “Color at Home” and “Fantastic Cities,” the books offer a creative diversion as well as a way to experiment with color palettes. Real-estate agents and firms are taking it a step further, using the books in business....
March 30 CD Projekt SA:
* Reports FY revenue ​of 583.9 million zlotys ($148.5 million) versus 798.0 million zlotys a year ago
* FY net profit was 250.5 million ​zlotys versus 342.4 million zlotys a year ago
* FY EBITDA was 339.3 million zlotys versus 429.3 million zlotys
* In 2016 over 96 pct of CD PROJEKT S.A. sales revenues were generated by exports
* The majority of FY revenues in the videogame development segment was generated by sales of The Witcher 3
* The net profit result was helped by continuing high sales of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and sales of both expansion packs
* The Witcher 3 sales revenues in the period between the game’s release and the end of 2016 reached over 1 billion zlotys Source text: and bit.ly/2niD2Uk
Further company coverage: ($1 = 3.9314 zlotys) (Katarzyna Zajaczkowska)
Apple Said to Design Own IPhone Screens at Secret Facility
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman discusses Apple said to be developing their own iPhone screen and lessen their reliance on Samsung. He speaks on "Bloomberg Markets." (Source: Bloomberg)
Polson a flurry of activity as people gathered for the fifth annual Autism Awareness Walk Sunday
The park is full of jovial people clad in blue as they lap the park and partake in awareness raising activities.
That’s the scene of Polson Park Sunday, as families swarmed the park for the fifth annual Autism Awareness Walk.
Related: Vernon’s fifth annual Autism Awareness Walk set for April 22
Initiated by local support agencies, the annual walk falls within the global Autism Awareness month that seeks to educate and raise awareness about autism.
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Their main goals are to retake Tal Afar, a Turkmen-majority city which is still held by Daesh, and to prevent the militants from being able to move men and equipment between Mosul and their strongholds in Syria.
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Police are searching for Dakota Hunter, a missing 16-year-old teenager from the rural municipality of Springfield. (RCMP photo)
Oakbank RCMP are asking for help finding a missing 16-year-old girl known to frequent areas of Winnipeg.
Police received a report that Dakota Hunter went missing on May 23, but friends saw her in Winnipeg the next day on Regent Avenue. She has not been seen by anyone since.
The teenager, who resides in the municipality of Springfield, just east of the city, often visited the University of Winnipeg and The Forks, police said.
She is described as 5-8 and 140 pounds, with brown eyes, long brown hair and a red birthmark on the front of her neck. She was last seen on May 24 wearing a daisy print T-shirt, a grey hooded sweatshirt and black pants.
Anyone with information about her whereabouts is asked to contact Oakbank RCMP at 204-444-3391 or call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477.
A public memorial service will be held later this month to honor Al Boscov in downtown Reading, where the department store chain is based. "I think he had a real big heart and he will be missed," said Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf.
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Golf-Erin Hills a tough test for golfers and USGA
ERIN, Wisconsin, June 14 The U.S. Open is always billed as the ultimate test in golf due to course conditions but this week could also be one of the toughest logistical challenges as the major comes to Erin Hills for the first time.
The Virginia City Senior Center's Spring Art, Craft and Bake Sale is planned from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 12.
Offering local creations and tasty treats, the sale raises proceeds to support programming for local seniors.
The center is at 100 Mill St. in Virginia City.
For information, call 775-847-0957, or go to http://www.storeycounty.org.
Maureen Skinner of Conway, a Democrat, says she is seeking the state Senate seat held by Bigelow Republican Jason Rapert. Skinner, a licensed psychological examiner, filed a campaign finance report for her Senate campaign in April 2017.
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ORLANDO, Fla. — Disney has released new details and visuals on the gondolas that will connect some of its theme parks and hotels at Disney World.
The Orlando Sentinel reports information on the gondola system, called the Disney Skyliner, was released on the Disney parks blog.
One station will be at the International Gateway at Epcot. Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort will be the station that serves as hub for the system where guests can transfer.
The blog did not say when the gondolas will open.
The gondola construction project comes as Disney is expanding by building new lands in Hollywood Studios as well adding more rides in Magic Kingdom and Epcot.
The gondolas had been rumoured for months although Disney brought up the project in July during an event in Anaheim, California.
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Sanchez went 3-for-4 with a three-run home run and two runs during Monday's loss to the Yankees.
The 24-year-old infielder now has consecutive multi-hit games and could push for more playing time with the White Sox averaging just 3.6 runs per game. However, he entered Monday's game with a career .225/.260/.331 slash line, which doesn't exactly showcase anything to get excited about.
Buhari reveals why Rev Fathers, 17 others were killed by herdsmen in Benue
President Muhammadu Buhari has reacted to Tuesday’s killing of priests and other Christians at a Catholic Church in Benue State. DAILY POST reports that Rev Fathers Gor Joseph and Felix, were on Tuesday murdered, after suspected herdsmen attacked their village. In his reaction, Buhari stated that, “it is clearly calculated to stoke up religious conflict […]
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Central Coast native Jade Jackson, who is currently on tour with Social Distortion, made her first national television appearance over the weekend.
Jackson appeared on CBS This Morning on Saturday, performing three songs off of her album, “Gilded,” which was released earlier this year.
The 25-year-old Jackson, who is from Santa Margarita, got her start performing around SLO County as a teenager. Her big break came during an open mic night at Kreuzberg Coffee Co. in San Luis Obispo, where the wife of Social Distortion lead singer Mike Ness saw her perform.
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Cabinet decided to create 147 posts of police personnel at newly sanctioned seven police stations at Achankovil, Kaipamangalam, Koppam, Thondarnad, Nagaroor, Pinarayi and Puthur. In addition, 77 posts will be redeployed from neighbouring stations. Each station will have 32 posts.
45 posts to be created at the cattle feeds factory at Thiruvangoor, set up by Kerala Feeds Limited
Pay revision for worker category employees at Kerala Livestock Development Board
Posts of 5 non-teaching staff to be created at the Women’s Hostel of Kalpetta NMSM Government College
45 posts to be created at the cattle feeds factory at Thiruvangoor, set up by Kerala Feeds Limited
Vaishnavi of Thrissur, whose family members committed suicide will be given Rs 5 lakh from CMDRF. Social Justice Department to provide necessary support.
British police are investigating six claims of sexual assault or assault by Academy Award-winning actor Kevin Spacey, three more than previously disclosed.
British media reported earlier this year that London's Metropolitan Police force was investigating allegations against the former House of Cards star.
Police in Britain don't name suspects until they are charged.
Asked about Spacey, the force did not identify him by name but said Wednesday that detectives were investigating allegations of sexual assault alleged to have taken place in London's Westminster borough in 1996 and the western England city of Gloucester in 2013.
The force says three other complaints of sexual assault and one of assault by the same suspect have been made.
Spacey was artistic director of London's Old Vic theatre for 11 years until 2015.
DEMOCRAT PARTY leader Abhisit Vejjajiva has called on politicians to embrace change in the New Year and revive the public’s faith in politicians, as the country approaches the last phase of the “road map to democracy”.
With the first general election after the 2014 coup set to take place this year, the former prime minister said voters would once again have a chance to make their choice. But if they made the same choice, they could not expect a different result, Abhisit said.
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Google Earth: What secret is this man in Pittsburgh hiding?
Google Earth has created a 3D image of the world which many have used to access every corner of the globe.
Whilst it often means capturing natural phenomena and beautiful landmarks, people can sometimes get caught in the crossfire.
Despite Google blurring out faces, it is easy to identify locals who are captured by the camera.
Spotted in Pittsburgh in the US is a man who appears to be working outdoors trimming hedges.
His fascinating story has since been revealed online.
ONE PUB, ONE takeaway shop, one general store,” said Floyd Prenderville, a solidly built man with a goatee, describing New Zealand’s Chatham Islands, where he’s spent the bulk of his 47 years. We were squeezed into the Hotel Chatham pub, in the main island’s main town of Waitangi, and it was Ladies’ Darts Night. Tattooed men huddled over pints at the bar. Elderly couples in wool coats played slot machines. A coterie of women in jeans and rubber boots threw darts and high-fived.
“Six hundred people in the Chatham Islands,”...
Bayern Munich players warm up during their team's training session in Munich, Germany, Apr 24, 2018. EFE-EPA/CHRISTIAN BRUNA
Bayern Munich's Arjen Robben (L) and his teammates warm up during their training session in Munich, Germany, Apr 24, 2018. EFE-EPA/CHRISTIAN BRUNA
Bayern Munich's Mats Hummels (2-R) and his teammates warm up during their training session in Munich, Germany, Apr 24, 2018. EFE-EPA/CHRISTIAN BRUNA
Bayern Munich's head coach Jupp Heynckes at a press conference in Munich, Germany, Apr 24, 2018. Bayern Munich will face Real Madrid in their UEFA Champions League semi-final, first leg soccer match on Apr 25, 2018. EFE-EPA/LUKAS BARTH
Bayern Munich was on top form Tuesday, on the eve of its first leg Champions League semifinal home match against Real Madrid, having secured its sixth consecutive Bundesliga title overrun Bayer Leverkusen (2-6).
The squad Jupp Heynckes is set to deploy versus Madrid will probably look very similar to the 11 he rolled out against Leverkusen.
By Johanna Decorse and Emmanuel Jarry TOULOUSE /PARIS (Reuters) – Far-left candidate Jean-Luc Melenchon drew tens of thousands to a rally on Sunday, aiming to maintain momentum that has pushed the one-time outsider into contention in the French presidential election, with the first round of voting a week away. euronews-en 4:55:00 AM CEST
Andrew Cuomo's pardon problem Gov. Cuomo hasn’t had much to say about the stunning and unconscionable decision to free serial cop-killer and onetime domestic terrorist Herman Bell on parole — other than that he...
The shameful decision to parole Herman Bell It’s hard to put into words just how appalling it is that the New York Board of Parole has ordered a onetime domestic terrorist and serial cop-killer turned loose. It’s...
: TV actress and Bigg Boss 11 winner Shilpa Shinde won everyone’s heart with her stint in Colors TV show. After coming out, she was seen partying hard with Producer Rashmi Sharma and TV actress Gia Manek.However, she didn’t attend the Arshi Khan’s party and latter was quite upset with it. Arshi also took a sly dig at Shilpa on Twitter. But later on, Shilpa clarified that she was already out somewhere and by the time she was back home it was quite late.Well, after all this, we have some surprise for all the Shilpa Shinde fans. Shilpa recently shot for her new photo shoot and we have to say that she was looking beautiful. One of her look was Black gown with long golden earrings.Check out these videos:Shilpa Shinde came into controversy when she left hit show 'Bhabhi Ji Ghar Par Hai'.
One person died in a multi-vehicle collision on Lakeville Highway in Petaluma this morning, a REDCOM fire and emergency center dispatcher said.The collision was reported at 7:15 a.m., the dispatcher said.Lakeville Highway between Browns Lane and the South McDowellBoulevard extension are closed and side roads in the area are blocked, according to the California Highway Patrol.
At least that’s the verdict of the reigning champion’s former McLaren team-mate Heikki Kovalainen, who says the Brit is already on a par with the legendary German.
Mercedes man Hamilton starts his quest to win the fifth F1 title of his career on March 25, a gong which would make him the joint-second most successful racer in the sport’s history.
Going level with Juan Manuel Fangio on five World Drivers’ Championships would mean the 33-year-old needs two more to equal Schumacher’s haul of seven.
Kovalainen has now claimed Hamilton can go on to beat Schumacher’s record and be regarded as the best driver to have competed in F1.
According to Royals manager Ned Yost, Strahm's performance issues were more mental than physical, and the skipper expects the lefty to return to the big-league club in due time, MLB.com's Jeffrey Flanagan reports.
Strahm, the club's No. 1 prospect, was sensational as a rookie in 2016, posting a 1.23 ERA in 21 games. But in three outings this season, the 25-year-old gave up seven earned runs in 1.1 innings while allowing four hits and issuing six walks. "We just want to let [Strahm] get down there [to Triple-A Omaha] in a less-pressured environment, and get him back to who he is," Yost said. "We built this bullpen with him right in the middle of it. We need him to be him. Send him down, get it straightened out, get him back up." The manager also mentioned that he doesn't believe Strahm is that far away from returning.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. The Providence City Council Committee on Ordinances approved the Community Safety Act Monday, a community-driven, comprehensive ordinance that codifies into law the best practices in police conduct from around the country. "Although this process has been long, the result is tremendously worthwhile," said Councilwoman Harris.
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Harvey Weinstein In Good Spirits After Sexual Harassment Revelations
Harvey Weinstein in Good Spirits After Sexual Harassment Revelations
Harvey Weinstein yukked it up with the paparazzi just hours after he announced he'll take a leave of absence to get help, in the wake of a story chronicling his long-standing sexual harassment of women.
Harvey was leaving his West Village apartment Friday morning. Check out the video ... he jokes with photogs, telling them he understands they have a job to do.
Weinstein's own lawyer, Lisa Bloom, called him a dinosaur when it came to interacting with women in the workplace.
May 3 S&P Global Ratings:
* Says says Puerto Rico PROMESA Title III filing unlikely to have an impact on commonwealth ratings
* Says sees no rating impact on Puerto Rico's tax-backed ratings from potential title iii filing, while creditor recovery rates may become even more uncertain
* S&P on PROMESA Title III filing - believe principal recovery rates would have remained uncertain either within or outside of title iii
* S&P on PROMESA Title III filing - expect appropriation-secured debt, such as that of employees retirement system, to likely default on July 1, 2017
TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — Travis Air Force Base northeast of San Francisco is locked down due to what the base calls a security incident.
The base issued a security alert shortly after 3:30 p.m. Wednesday asking people to shelter in place and to lock doors and windows.
Marie Lowe, a civilian who answered the phone at the base’s public affairs office, says details are sketchy and officials are investigating because they don’t know exactly what is going on.
Base officials asked on Facebook for the public to stay away to ensure emergency responders can do their work.
The lockdown comes on the same day that the base had been conducting security lockdown exercises, but officials say the incident is real and not part of the drill.
The Boston Bruins had two opportunities to close out the Toronto Maple Leafs in their first-round Stanley Cup playoff series, but the B’s came up short on each occasion.
After stealing Game 5 in Boston, the Leafs protected home ice Monday night with a 3-1 victory to force a decisive Game 7 back at TD Garden.
Following the Game 6 loss, Patrice Bergeron noted that while you can look back to past games of the series, the focus must be centered on the opportunity that awaits Wednesday night.
To hear from Bergeron, as well as Zdeno Chara and Jake DeBrusk, check out the video above from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank.
Body of missing 5-year-old boy found in Goshen pond
The body of a 5-year-old boy was found in a pond on a Goshen property Friday evening.
The Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department responded to a residence on the 62000 block of County Road 37 at approximately 8:09 p.m. regarding a missing boy.
During a search of the property, deputies discovered the body of Jacob Miller in the pond.
Deputies say he drowned there.
The county coroner’s office and the sheriff’s department is continuing to investigate the child’s death.
NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump reached an audience of 45.6 million people for his first State of the Union address, not enough to give him bragging rights over his predecessor.
The Nielsen company said former President Barack Obama drew 48 million people for his first State of the Union in 2010.
Trump's audience was down from the 47.7 million people who watched his address to the joint session of Congress last February.
Fox News Channel earned the top spot among the individual networks, with 11.5 million viewers during the speech. It was the first time that Fox News, home of Trump-friendly opinion hosts like Sean Hannity, beat all of the networks for the State of the Union, although Fox also was the network of choice for Trump's address to Congress last February.
NBC (7.1 million) and CBS (7 million) fought for second place. The Fox broadcast network had 3.6 million, CNN had 3.1 million and MSNBC had 2.7 million, Nielsen said.
Israeli firefighters try to extinguish the fire that broke out in a wheat field caused by a kite carrying Molotov cocktails released from the Gaza side of border, in southern Israel, May 30, 2018. EPA-EFE FILE/ABIR SULTAN
Israeli firefighters try to extinguish the fire that broke out in a wheat field caused by a kite carrying Molotov cocktails released from the Gaza side of border, in southern Israel, May 30, 2018. EPA-EFE FILE/ABIR SULTAN
The Israeli army on Thursday claimed to have destroyed substantial Hamas positions and belongings during its recent attack on the Gaza Strip.
On Tuesday, Israel bombed the Gaza Strip in a back-and-forth exchange of fire after Palestinians launched a second round of mortars from Gaza into Israel.
BRASILIA, April 20 Interest rate cuts should help Brazil's economy return to growth, central bank directors Carlos Viana and Tiago Berriel said on Thursday at different events in Washington according to a statement published by the central bank on its website. (Reporting by Alonso Soto and Silvio Cascione; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
Two-time defending champion Oracle Team USA has unveiled the 50-foot catamaran it will sail in the 35th America's Cup in Bermuda.
Skipper Jimmy Spithill says the boat, which is just longer than 49 feet, is more refined than the 45-foot cat the syndicate has been training in.
Says Spithill: "Now it really starts for this boat. There are 100 days to go and the clock's ticking. We really need to put some hours on it."
Qualifying races begin May 26. The America's Cup match, between Oracle and the winner of the challenger series, begins June 17.
Oracle unveiled its new catamaran Tuesday night. It will launch and christen it with champagne on Wednesday, and begin dockside testing. It will go for its first sail as soon as the weather permits.
April 5 Lions Gate Entertainment Corp
* Lions Gate Entertainment Corp - Deal for $1.032 billion
* MGM to acquire full ownership of EPIX
* Lions Gate Entertainment Corp - Agreement for MGM to acquire 80.91% aggregate membership interests in EPIX held by Viacom, Paramount and Lionsgate
* Lions Gate Entertainment Corp - Viacom and Lionsgate currently own 49.76% and 31.15% equity interests in EPIX, respectively
* Lions Gate - Paramount Pictures and Lionsgate will have multi-year agreements to continue bringing "first-run theatrical output" to EPIX Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Opening batsman Manjot Kalra scored an unbeaten 101 and India won the under-19 Cricket World Cup for the fourth time with an eight-wicket victory Saturday over Australia.
Australia, choosing to bat after winning the toss, was all out for 216 in 47.2 overs at Bay Oval, Tauranga. Jonathan Merlo top-scored for Australia with 76 while four Indian bowlers took two wickets each.
India, which lost the 2014 final to the West Indies, cruised in reply to 220-2 and never looked threatened in surpassing Australia's total in the 39th over. Lefthander Kalra's 101 came from 102 balls.
India beat Australia by 100 runs in the tournament opener and was undefeated the rest of the way.
It was India's sixth appearance in the under-19 final. Australia had made the final five times, winning the tournament three times.
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(AP) – The Illinois State Police is warning people that if they drink too much at Super Bowl parties this weekend they may end up having a not-so-super time on the way home.
The agency says that troopers will be out on roving patrols and conducting safety checks throughout the Super Bowl weekend. The troopers will put an emphasis on looking for drivers who are under the influence of alcohol. Last year, state troopers in Illinois made 195 alcohol-related arrests and responded to the scenes of alcohol-related crashes, including two in which people were killed.
State troopers during last year’s Super Bowl weekend issued more than 1,700 citations for drunken driving, speeding, distracted driving and seat belt compliance.
The post ISP Steps Up Enforcement This Weekend appeared first on 1470 WMBD.
Man sought after kayak flipped in on river Fort Dodge
FORT DODGE, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say they'll resume a search Tuesday for a man missing since his kayak overturned on the Des Moines River in Fort Dodge.
Fort Dodge Fire Chief Steve Hergenreter says the man and his wife were kayaking below the hydroelectric dam when both kayaks flipped about 3:30 p.m. Monday. She swam to shore, but her husband was swept away by the river. He was last seen about 100 yards (91 meters) from the dam.
Their names haven't been released.
Hergenreter says volunteers won't be needed for Tuesday's search of the water and shoreline.
For Valentine’s Day, Burger King restaurants in Israel featured an ‘adults meal’ (based on their kid’s meal) but with an “adult toy” included instead.
Yea, so the commercial for the promotion showed the “toys” as a blindfold and a massager.
(Bloomberg) -- German Chancellor Angela Merkel and her Bavarian sister party resolved a clash over migration policy, signaling an end to a coalition split that risked bringing down her government.
“We’ve reached a clear agreement on how we can stop illegal migration in the future on the border between Germany and Austria,” Interior Minister Horst Seehofer, who heads the Christian Social Union party that was challenging Merkel, told reporters after more than four hours of last-ditch talks on Monday in Berlin.
Seehofer said he’ll stay on in the ministerial post, which he’d threatened to quit. There was no immediate comment from Merkel.
To contact the reporters on this story: Patrick Donahue in Berlin at pdonahue1@bloomberg.net;Arne Delfs in Berlin at adelfs@bloomberg.net
To contact the editors responsible for this story: Alan Crawford at acrawford6@bloomberg.net, Tony Czuczka
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WASHINGTON The International Monetary Fund welcomes Greece's deal with European lenders for additional fiscal reforms, but specific measures on debt relief are still needed for the IMF board to consider participating, IMF European Department Director Poul Thomsen said on Tuesday.
Thomsen told reporters on a conference call that the measures, including reductions in pension benefits and tax breaks, would allow Greece to meet fiscal targets and create budget space for more targeted, growth friendly spending policies in future years.
"While we can accept that the debt relief will only be approved and delivered at the end of the program based on Greece meeting the targets under the program, we would need to assure our board already now that we have a common understanding with our European partners of what kind of measures will be needed to deliver that debt relief," Thomsen said.
(Reporting by David Lawder)
The President-elect Donald Trump says that he has new information regarding the alledged involvement of Russia in the US elections. “It could be someone else” he stated during a New Year’s Eve party in Florida and added that he knows things others don’t”.
According to analysts, Trump’s denial to accept Russia’s role in the cyber attacks, will be the talk of the town throughout this first week of 2017.
Donald Trump has questioned many decisions of the President’s Obama administration so far and many changes could take place in US foreign policy after the January the 20th when he will officially enter the White House.
The relations between the US with Russia and Israel are expected to be influenced as Trump has shown a less aggressive stance towards these two countries, the leaders of which also seem to anticipate Trump to take over.
It seems that Trump will not provide any further information until Tuesday or Wednesday, according to the same sources.
March 19 (Reuters) - Bioarctic Ab:
* BIOARCTIC RECEIVES PATENT PROTECTION IN JAPAN FOR A MEDICAL DEVICE FOR TREATMENT OF PATIENTS WITH COMPLETE SPINAL CORD INJURY
* JAPANESE PATENT (DERIVED FROM 2014-545410) WILL ENTER INTO FORCE NO LATER THAN APRIL 13, 2018
* ‍JAPANESE PATENT OFFICE (JPO) ISSUED A NOTIFICATION TO GRANT COMPANY’S PATENT APPLICATION IN JAPAN, 2014-545410, FOR A MEDICAL DEVICE​
* ‍JAPANESE PATENT WILL ENTER INTO FORCE NO LATER THAN APRIL 13, 2018​
* ‍NOTIFICATION STATES THAT JAPANESE PATENT (DERIVED FROM 2014-545410) WILL ENTER INTO FORCE NO LATER THAN APRIL 13, 2018.​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
A $6 million gift from the Gund family - with a challenge to raise even more from other donors - will create the University of Vermont's first university-wide sustainability institute that will accelerate UVM's longstanding commitment to the environment. Designed to catalyze interdisciplinary research at UVM, the new initiative also will connect scholars with government, business and societal leaders to address urgent sustainability issues around the globe.
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The Center for Asian American Women (CAPAW) held a welcome brunch in Columbia City on Feb. 4 for its new director, Courtney Chappell.
Chappell was most recently deputy director at the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (WHIAAPI).
Also, as the first Policy & Programs Director at the National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum, Chappell spearheaded the organization’s reproductive justice program and developed a multi-pronged action agenda that included lobbying, grassroots organizing, and public education.
Chappell graduated magna cum laude from the American University Washington College of Law.
A runner not far from the finish line at the 2014 Los Angeles Marathon was so exhausted, two good Samaritans helped him finish the race.The struggling marathoner, drenched in sweat and stumbling as he walked, was held by two strangers on each side of him.Both helpers appear to cheer him on as all three approach the finish line together.
The City of Charlottesville hopes to begin its recovery today from a violent and deadly weekend. It started with plans for an “alt right” and white supremacist rally before taking its deadly turn when a car plowed into a group of counter-demonstrators, killing one of them. That led Governor McAuliffe to say Sunday at a “Unity and Prayer” rally in Richmond that white supremacists have no place in this country — and they should leave. WLNI’s Evan Jones has more:
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MONTPELIER, Vt. (NEWS10) – Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin is expected to issue pardons to hundred of people in Vermont convicted of minor marijuana crimes.
Last month, Gov. Shumlin invited people convicted of possessing small amounts of the drug to apply for pardons.
Almost 500 people applied.
On Saturday, Gov. Shumlin issued 10 pardons for people convicted of felonies and misdemeanors.
Since the Christmas Day deadline to apply for pardons, Shumlin’s staff has been doing background checks.
Anyone with a violent criminal history will not be pardoned.
Gov. Shumlin leaves office on Thursday.
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Police have charged a man with one count each of attempted murder, break and enter and assault with a weapon in relation to a random stabbing.
Nathan Matoush, Ronan O’Shea, and Taylor Oxenfeld discuss the controversy about Oregon State starting pitcher with his criminal past.
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A “textalyzer” is a great idea (“N.Y. weighs ‘textalyzer’ to combat distracted driving,” autonews.com, July 26). The state police are either not able, or just aren’t interested in, cruising the interstate roadways to ticket texters, who are doing it on an epidemic level. Along the Massachusetts Turnpike, if there were 10 police cars going just after texters, they could be busy the entire shift with ticketing. It’s not hard to spot texters: They are often in the left or middle lanes going the speed limit, oblivious to cars behind them wanting to get by. They are the most dangerous drivers on these roads and should be stopped and possibly ticketed.
ROBIN LEECH, Sharon, Conn. The writer hosts “Car Keys with Robin Leech,” a weekly radio show on an NPR affiliate in Sharon.
A dog was videoed repeatedly and hilariously guzzling a bowl of water with his entire head in it.
The boxer, who is known as Bailey, clearly got very thirsty during a walk with his owner.
Bailey can be seen dunking his entire head into the water bowl and drinking as much of it as he can before taking another dip.
A dog was videoed repeatedly and hilariously guzzling a bowl of water with his entire head in it
Instead of licking the surface he just continues to put his entire head into the bowl.
His owner can be heard laughing as he films his cute pup.
It is unclear where this video was taken.
The boxer, who is known as Bailey, clearly got very thirsty during a walk with his owner
NEW YORK (AP) — The 25th anniversary of Steven Spielberg's "Schindler's List" and the 35th anniversary of Brian De Palma's "Scarface" will be celebrated with reunion screenings at the Tribeca Film Festival.
The New York festival announced Monday that Spielberg will join Liam Neeson, Ben Kingsley and Embeth Davidtz for a post-screening conversation April 26 at the Beacon Theatre. The "Scarface" event will reunite De Palma, Al Pacino and Michelle Pfeiffer on April 19 at the Beacon Theatre.
The festival will also host an anniversary screening of 1992's "In the Soup," an acclaimed independent film directed by Alexandre Rockwell. The largely forgotten release, starring Steve Buscemi and Seymour Cassel, has been restored following a Kickstarter campaign to repair the remaining, damaged print.
Also slated for on-stage interviews at Tribeca are Bradley Cooper, Jamie Foxx, Spike Lee and Alec Baldwin.
The festival runs April 18-29.
A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after two women were killed in a crash on the M25.
A 10-year-old girl suffered life-threatening injuries in the collision at Waltham Abbey in Essex at around 11.20pm on Monday.
An articulated lorry was in collision with an Audi between junctions 26 and 27 on the anti-clockwise carriageway, Essex Police said.
A 32-year-old man remains in police custody.
A part closure of the anti-clockwise carriageway is being managed by Highways England.
Essex Police's serious collision investigation unit is leading the inquiry into the collision.
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DUESSELDORF, Germany, March 31 A German higher regional court in Duesseldorf said on Friday it would decide within three months whether to allow retailer Metro to continue with a planned breakup process pending laswuits by shareholders against it.
Metro shareholders overwhelmingly voted last month to back a plan to split off the group's wholesale and hypermarket food business from Media-Saturn, Europe's biggest consumer electronics group.
Four lawsuits by shareholders have been brought against it, among others from Erich Kellerhals, the founder of Media-Saturn who still owns a stake of 22 percent in the business.
(Reporting by Matthias Inverardi; Writing by Arno Schuetze; Editing by Georgina Prodhan)
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FOSTORIA — A memorial for Janis M. Reinhart, 64, of Fostoria, will be held at noon Saturday at Stombaugh-Batton Funeral Home, Carey, the Rev. Tim Kummerer officiating. Burial will be in St. Nicholas Cemetery, Frenchtown.
Visitation will be two hours prior to the memorial at the funeral home.
Mrs. Reinhart died at 8:03 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017, at Tiffin Mercy Hospital.
She married Robert J. Reinhart and he survives. Also surviving are four daughters, Ann M. Reinhart, Toledo; Theresa A. Reinhart, Fostoria; Patricia A. Reinhart and Rose M. Reinhart, both of Tiffin; one son, Joseph M. Reinhart, Fostoria; three brothers, Daniel J. Osborn of Alta Loma, California; David N. (Mollie) Osborn and Robert G. (Nancy) Osborn, both of Fostoria.
Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice in care of Stombaugh-Batton Funeral Home, 225 Findlay St., Carey, OH 43316-1169.
Online condolences may be sent to: StombaughBatton.com.
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How many words of four letters or more can you make from those shown here? Each letter may be used once per word.
Each word must contain the centre letter and there must be at least one nine-letter word. No plurals ending in "s"; no foreign words; no proper names.
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Today's Target: 14 words, good; 21 words, very good; 28 words, excellent.
Way to go, New York City! All 1,200 schools in the New York City public school district will now offer a vegan hummus option every day at the beginning of this school year, thanks to The Coalition for Healthy School Food (CHSF), a non-profit that helps introduce plant-based foods into schools. Vegan options for students that are available on the school’s vegetarian menu will range from Mexicali Chili, Lentil Stew, Lentil Sloppy Joes, Braised Black Beans with Plantains, and Zesty BBQ Crunchy Tofu. These yummy meals will be on rotation for the vegetarian menus.
And this isn’t CHSF‘s first initiative to help students have access to fresh, healthy food. CHSF has worked with the city’s department of education to help three NYC schools, Active Learning Elementary School in Queens (PS244), Peck Slip School in Manhattan (PS343), and The Bergen Elementary School (PS1) in Brooklyn, to transition to an all-vegetarian menu.
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Road to the Super Bowl — NBC, noon
Super Bowl LII Pregame Show live from U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN — NBC, 1 p.m.
Super Bowl Game Center — NFL Network, 6:30 p.m.
Super Bowl LII Postgame Show live from U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN— NBC, 10 p.m.
Super Bowl Post Game live from U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN — NBCSN, 10 p.m.
NFL GameDay Prime — NFL Network, 10 p.m.
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Stephen Ivey and Betty Ivey, of Fairmont, announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Laura Ann Ivey, to David Anthony Alexander Owens III, of Lumberton.
The groom-elect is the son of Dana Legette of Lumberton.
A graduate of Fairmont High School, the bride-elect is employed at Walmart Super Center as a customer service manager.
The groom-elect is a graduate of Mullins High School and attended South Carolina State University. He is employed at Roses in Fairmont.
The couple will exchange vows on May 20 at 2 p.m. at Mariani’s in Pembroke.
BOONE, N.C. (AP) — Two people are dead in North Carolina after a home they were in collapsed.
News outlets report that the Boone Police Department confirmed the deaths. Rescuers responded to the scene about 5 p.m. on Wednesday. The victims have not been identified.
Outlets report that the collapse is believed to have been caused by severe weather in the area.
Gov. Roy Cooper on Wednesday declared a state of emergency for his hard-hit mountain counties, saying the forecast for the rest of the week calls for isolated heavy rain storms that could instantly cause flooding in areas that have had 20 inches (50 centimeters) of rain in the past 15 days.
Cooper said, “This storm isn’t yet over. I’m urging people to keep a close eye on forecasts.”
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PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” display at the Heinz History Center is getting some new additions in honor of the show’s 50th anniversary.
A green cardigan sweater and blue shoes worn by Mister Rogers on the show during the 1980s will be displayed at the History Center starting Tuesday, which would have been Fred Rogers’ 90th birthday.
The sweater and shoes join the History Center’s current “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” display, which features the entryway and living room set from the show, King Friday XIII’s Castle, Mr. McFeely’s tricycle and several other props and set pieces.
The History Center’s exhibit is the world’s largest collection of original items from the show.
For more information about the exhibit, visit heinzhistorycenter.org.
A 44-year-old woman was found slain inside her Garland apartment after police were called to do a welfare check.
Linda Lee Harris was found dead around 9:30 p.m. Sunday at the Parkside Apartments in the 1900 block of West Kingsley Road near Garland Avenue. Police are investigating her death as a homicide.
Officials said detectives are waiting for the medical examiner to determine Harris' cause of death.
Anyone with information on Harris' death is asked to call Garland police at 972-485-4840.
A reward of up to $5,000 is offered for information leading to an indictment in the case. Tips can be submitted to Garland Crime Stoppers at 972-272-8477 or at garlandcrimestoppers.org.
April 24 (Reuters) - Takeda Pharmaceutical Co Ltd:
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* CONFIRMS THAT IT HAS MADE A REVISED PROPOSAL TO BOARD OF SHIRE Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reuters.Briefs@thomsonreuters.com)
Rumours suggest Cena and Bella broke up because the 16-time world champion was not willing to become a father.
The ex-Divas Champion, however, claims she pulled the plug because she had cold feet ahead of their wedding that was scheduled to take place on May 5.
After the couple’s split the two-time Divas Champion revealed to her twin sister Brie the first text she received from her former fiance in an episode of the reality TV show Total Bellas.
She said: “He sent me this text last night, and he goes, 'The day you become a mom and look at your baby, I'm expecting to get the first thank you text.'
'It made me feel sorry for the mum, how the hell did that happen?' Viewers torn over Karen Matthews's actions in The Moorside but was the BBC trying too hard to get sympathy?
The following announcement was made on ImpactWrestling.com:
GFW has concluded its internal consideration of the events surrounding the suspension of Alberto El Patron. While it is apparent that initial reports unfairly characterized El Patron’s involvement in the incident in the Orlando airport, we are nonetheless disappointed with the manor in which he dealt with this situation; we expect more decorum from all on the GFW roster, especially the World Champion.
We have communicated with El Patron our decision to strip him of his championship title. No decision has been taken as to the date on which he will be reinstated to the roster, the conditions of which are a private matter between the company and El Patron.
With the inevitable spring news lull upon us, the hope — or expectation — of an early commitment for the 2019 class comes with it. Cuonzo Martin and his staff are in a number of high-level prospect...
The inaugural Bourbon & Beyond festival, which will take place at Champions Park Sept. 23-24, will feature Stevie Nicks, Eddie Vedder, Steve Miller Band, Band Of Horses, Buddy Guy, Nikki Lane and more.
This new festival Bourbon & Beyond, from the company behind Louder Than Life, describes itself as an “all-in-one bourbon, food, and entertainment destination that honors the rich history of bourbon that is so deeply rooted in the heart of Kentucky. All together Bourbon & Beyond is a celebration of craftsmanship, soul and spirit.”
There will be two stages, as well as bourbon and food events, held by local and national chefs and master distillers.
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-- As has been rumored for weeks now, WWE is expected to announce Dean Ambrose and Seth Rollins teaming up to take on the Raw tag team champions, Cesaro and Sheamus at SummerSlam, according to a report at PW Insider.
-- Further speculation has the duo officially reuniting at the PPV, likely culminating with the Shield salute/fist bump/etc. that has been teased on and off for the last little while.
An avid cyclist from Ashwaubenon is spear-heading an effort to educate motorists on the laws about passing bicycles on the road. He showed us the new technology he hopes local police will use to help drivers and bikers share the road safely.
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LOS ANGELES — Walker Buehler, the Dodgers' prized pitching prospect, has been optioned to Single-A Rancho Cucamonga, although the right-hander could be back in the majors this weekend.
Buehler made his first big league start on Monday night against Miami. The 23-year-old allowed four hits over five scoreless innings and struck out five, but didn't factor in the decision in the Dodgers' 2-1 win.
Manager Dave Roberts said the team wanted to keep Buehler in the same time zone and nearby so it would have the option of starting him on Saturday at San Francisco.
In a related move, the Dodgers selected the contract of right-hander Daniel Hudson from Triple-A Oklahoma City, bringing the big-league roster to 40.
Unions And Their Complicated Relationship With President Trump
Union leaders may not like Trump's pick for labor secretary, but they do like the way he has gone after companies for sending jobs overseas and his criticism on NAFTA and other trade deals.
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Amazon.com claims that more than 99 percent of the customer reviews on its site are legitimate, but a review by The Washington Post found that categories such as bluetooth headphones and speakers appear to have a large number of fraudulent reviews. The Washington Post is independently-owned by Amazon CEO and founder Jeff Bezos.
Sherri Camp, left, founder and president of the Kansas Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society, and Ramona Noches-Brice, a KAAHGS officer, have researched their families' histories for many years. Camp is a genealogy librarian at the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, and Brice is an infection prevention consultant.
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The audience for Hollywood movies in India is becoming bigger with time. It does help that superhero movies get dubbed in Hindi and other regional languages. Thus, films with mass appeal like Thor: Ragnarok successfully defeated their Bollywood contemporaries. This February, the first Marvel Cinematic Universe film after Ragnarok, Black Panther, is coming. But as you will see, that is not the only movie this month has to offer. As some Oscar nominated movies like Guillermo del Toro's The Shape of Water are due for a release too. Here is our top 5 list. We have excluded movies that have already been released.
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Baku. 11 September. REPORT.AZ/ Blogger Alexander Lapshin, pardoned by the order of Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, may be deported to Israel today.
Report informs, the blogger's lawyer Eduard Chernin said.
According to the lawyer, by the end of the day or on September 12, A. Lapshin will be extradited to Israel.
Las Vegas police were on scene of an officer-involved shooting in the east Las Vegas Valley on Saturday night.
About 10:13 p.m., officers responded to 3437 Big Sur Drive, near Nellis Boulevard and Desert Inn Road. Lt. Peter Kisfalvi of Metro police said a woman armed with a shovel was "acting erratically."
Police said the woman was told to put the shovel down, but the woman turned and approached a nearby citizen. An officer fired his weapon and struck the woman, according to police.
Police named the officer involved as 23-year-old Ondre Wills, employed by Metro since May 2016. He has been placed on routine paid administrative leave pending the outcome of a review of this incident, according to a release.
She was transported to Sunrise Hospital with at least one gunshot wound. She was in serious but critical condition. No one else was injured, Kisfalvi said.
The name of the woman will be released at a future date.
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PARIS, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Neymar scored his 18th Ligue 1 goal as Paris St Germain extended their lead to 11 points with a 3-0 win at Lille on Saturday.
The Brazil striker fired home with a superb free kick after Yuri Berchiche had opened the scoring on the stroke of halftime, with Giovani Lo Celso sealing a straightforward victory in the closing stages.
The win put PSG on 62 points from 24 games with second-placed Olympique de Marseille, who hammered Metz 6-3 away on Friday, on 51.
Lille are 17th on 25 points, one point above safety.
PSG went ahead in the 45th minute when Berchiche netted with a low shot after the Lille defence had failed to clear Edinson Cavani's cross.
Neymar, who was doubtful after taking a knock earlier this week, doubled the tally with a 17-metre free kick into the top corner.
Lo Celso then scored his first Ligue 1 goal with a fine lob over Mike Maignan in the 87th. (Reporting by Julien Pretot; Editing by Clare Fallon)
Winning numbers drawn in 'Daily 3' game
DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Daily 3" game were:
2-5-6
(two, five, six)
Man shocked by police stun gun while on curb sues officer
LANCASTER, Pa. (AP) — A man who was shocked by a police officer's stun gun while sitting on a curb in Pennsylvania has filed a lawsuit against the officer and the city's police department.
WCAU-TV reports 27-year-old Sean Williams claims in his lawsuit filed Monday that he was racially profiled and that Lancaster officer Philip Bernot used excessive force in the confrontation that was captured on video.
Officers encountered Williams after responding to a call of a man with a bat who was chasing people in Lancaster on Thursday.
Police say Williams refused to comply with the officer's commands before he was shocked, but Williams says he followed all directions.
He is seeking $75,000 in damages.
A Lancaster police spokesman declined comment on the lawsuit Tuesday.
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Sir, — Does this year’s wonderful crop of pyracantha berries and abundance of crab apples mean the winter is likely to be longer and colder than usual?
We have noticed that the blackbirds are eating the berries earlier than usual and are even eating the crab apples.
What do other readers think? Do you have any further evidence that suggests we are in for a hard winter? — Yours faithfully,
Peter Woolsey
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Even as China-sourced consumer revenues are in decline, ZTE is racking up an increase in revenue.
Operation earnings were up 17.8 percent year-on-year to ¥25.75 billion or about $3.7 billion, resulting in a ¥1.21 billion profit for the first quarter of the fiscal year.
The company has improved on sales of its backhaul products. ZTE’s 5G servers make up 70 percent of China Mobile’s data centers. It’s also gaining ground in RCS messaging infrastructure and is churning out IoT chipsets as well.
While the company acknowledges its global smartphone releases, its opaque financial reporting doesn’t disclose any sector-specific figures. We do know that it’s taking 3,000 employees off the mobile division’s payroll this year and that it will be accountable to a $1.2 billion fine by the US government for its unlawful trade with Iranian companies. The company’s certainly not ready to rest on its laurels yet.
ISTANBUL, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Turkey’s Enerjisa Enerji said on Friday that there was no revision to the price range for its planned initial public offering and the flotation was still set at 6.25-7.50 lira per share. (Reporting by Ebru Tuncay and Ceyda Caglayan; Writing by David Dolan; Editing by Dominic Evans)
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A 29-year-old Essex man is facing drunk driving charges after crashing into a gas meter.
OPP, Essex Fire and Rescue Services, Essex-Windsor EMS and Union Gas, attended the 1000 block of Ridge Road at 9 p.m. on Tuesday for a report of a vehicle that struck a gas meter.
A small black motor vehicle was resting on top of the meter, gas was leaking from the meter and the male driver and sole occupant of the vehicle was still inside the vehicle.
Police had to escort the male out of the vehicle and away from the potential gas hazard.
The male exhibited signs of impairment and was arrested at the scene. He was not injured in the crash.
Christopher Koziana, 29, of Essex, was charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle and exceeding 80 milligrams blood alcohol content.
He will appear in a Windsor court on June 13 to answer to the charges.
They don't call him The Fresh Prince for nothing. Will and Jada have a love story that withstands 20 years.
In his Instagram post from December, Will compared lasting love to a garden.
"Love is like gardening. I have learned to focus on helping you to blossom into what you want to be (into what you were born to be), rather than demanding that you become what my fragile ego needs you to be. I've learned to take pleasure in nourishing your dreams, rather than wrestling with you to fulfill my selfish needs and satiate my insecurities. I have learned that love is listening. Love is giving. Love is freedom."
Jada Pinkett Smith told Page Six that love is all about learning each other.
"You think you know the person you're with after 15 years. But that's not true. I'm learning more … I'm just learning more about myself and so is he ... That's what this is all about. Learning and growing together."
About Carers peer support group
The peer support group gives people the opportunity to meet with others who understand some of what they are going through. Run by a facilitator, the sessions offer a chance to ask questions, get information and share experiences in a safe and supportive environment.
An Oakland County native was reported in critical condition Wednesday after he and several others, including House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, were shot during practice ahead of a charity congressional baseball game in Alexandria, Va.
Matt Mika, a former Michigan House staffer who attended Adrian College and Western Michigan University, was shot multiple times and remains in the intensive care unit in critical condition after surgery, his family said in a statement.
His family said they expect Mika to remain hospitalized for at least several days and that they are "in disbelief that he would be part of this heinous attack."
Mika is currently the director of government relations at Tyson Foods Inc., Tyson spokesman Gary Mickelson confirmed to Crain's. He was standing in the center field area on the baseball field when the gunman opened fire, striking him in the chest area, MIRS reported.
At least three Michigan congressmen were present at the shooting scene and reported safe.
The work and pensions secretary, Esther McVey, has apologised for misleading parliament about the government’s welfare changes. The head of the Whitehall spending watchdog, the National Audit Office, told McVey she had misinterpreted its report on universal credit
Fifa will decide in June who will host the 2026 football tournament, with a US-led bid the favourite to win. But resentment against Donald Trump is helping Morocco gain support, says Murad Ahmed
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Rodriguez (6-1) allowed two runs on three hits and a walk while striking out seven over 6.2 innings in Wednesday's 6-4 win over the Blue Jays.
Rodriguez stayed on a roll Wednesday, tying his season high for innings and retiring the first 13 batters faced. A couple of mistakes cost him runs in the sixth inning, but he was as sharp as he's been all season and worked ahead in the count, throwing first-pitch strikes to 19 of 23 hitters faced. Getting deep into games has been recurring issue for the left-hander, but getting those early strikes helped keep his pitch count down early in the game. Rodriguez has a 2.25 ERA over his last five starts as he prepares for his next turn Tuesday against the Tigers.
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Ross Stripling throws to a Philadelphia Phillies batter during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 30, 2018, in Los Angeles. Jae C. Hong AP Photo
As the sun starts to fall, the call to prayer at the mosque echoes throughout Gao, a predominantly Muslim town in northern Mali. At that same moment, a small church bell nearby also rings.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump seized on what the GOP memo on the Russia investigation could mean even before he'd read it.
Trump decided to declassify the bitterly contested document and authorize its public release despite objections from the Justice Department and warnings from his own staff.
It's just his latest move to upend the investigation into his campaign's ties to Russia or whether he's obstructed justice.
Seven White House officials and outside advisers tell The Associated Press that Trump told confidants in recent days that he believed the memo would validate his concerns about a conspiracy to undermine the legitimacy of his presidency.
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Now that the memo's out, Trump is tweeting that it "totally vindicates" him in the Russia investigation even though the "WITCH HUNT goes on and on."
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His son, Chris, says 94-year-old Bob Dorough died of natural causes Monday at his home in Mount Bethel, Pennsylvania.
According to his biography, the jazz musician “set the multiplication tables to music” as musical director for the educational cartoon series between 1973 and 1985. It was revived from 1993 to 1999.
He also wrote the song “Devil May Care,” which jazz great Miles Davis recorded as an instrumental version.
Dorough was born in Arkansas and raised in Texas. He headed to New York City after graduating from the University of North Texas in 1949. He eventually settled in Pennsylvania.
A funeral is tentatively scheduled for Monday in Mount Bethel.
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OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (WATE) – The Department of Energy is releasing new information about their plans to clean up the area around ORNL and Y-12 by demolishing old, unused buildings that could pose a threat to the environment.
According to the Department of Energy’s website there are hundreds of dilapidated buildings that could pose risks to the environment as they deteriorate.
The plans include the construction of a mercury treatment facility, followed by large scale demolition at the Y-12 National Security complex.
In the 1950’s and 1960’s, Y-12 used more than 20 million pounds of mercury, and over 700,000 pounds were lost into the building and soil on site.
The treatment facility’s purpose is to capture mercury contamination that could escape buildings and soil during the demolition process. It is projected to reduce mercury in the water released by Y-12 by 84%.
The mercury treatment facility is expected to operation by 2020, and demolition should begin shortly after.
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Your body follows its own cycle, and that goes for your digestive system, too. Like your brain, your stomach is more active during the day and quieter at night. This means that the later you consume a big meal, the slower your GI tract digests it. Also, the later in the day it is, the less likely you are to be up and on your feet, allowing gravity to assist in moving your system. So shrink your meal sizes as the day goes on. If you want to go out to eat, go for lunch or brunch. Added bonus: These meals are usually cheaper than dinner, so you'll save money. Here's how eating late at night can make you fat.
Trump, who has been at his New Jersey golf club on a working vacation, was set to make a one-day return to Washington on Monday to sign an executive action on China’s trade practices. But he will likely be unable to escape questions and criticism for his initial response to the Saturday’s violence, for which he blamed bigotry on “many sides.”
The Wexford based Celtic Linen which supplies toweling to hospitals and hotels has returned to profit.
The company under new ownership has posted a net gain of 5.42 million euro last year after exiting examinership.
An injection of fresh capital was put into the business by the new owners after striking a deal with its creditors.
In the meantime, staff numbers at the Drinagh based plant has reduced from 430 down to 300.
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Woodbury, NY >> A Troy man was arrested in the Town of Woodbury on Monday for possessing Cathinone (KHAT).
State Police stopped a vehicle on I-87, in the Town of Woodbury for a speeding violation at approximately 1:28 a.m. Monday morning. While interviewing the driver, Ali F. Almudhalaa, 19, during the stop, probable cause to search the vehicle was established. During the search, approximately 78 grams of Cathinone, a scheduled 1 drug was located. Almudhalaa was taken into custody, transported and processed at SP Tarrytown, where he was charged with one count of third degree criminal possession of a controlled substance with the intent to sell, a Class B Felony, and a vehicle and traffc violation
Almudhalaa was arraigned before the Town of Monroe Court and remanded to the Orange County Jail in lieu of $25,000.Cash bail, $50,000. Bond.
MOSCOW, April 20 Russia's Defence Ministry on Friday confirmed a report that Major Sergei Bordov was killed in Syria, Russian news agencies reported.
Interfax news agency said he was killed during an attack by militants on a garrison.
(Reporting by Vladimir Soldatkin; Editing by Janet Lawrence)
MOMBASA, Kenya (Reuters) - Eleven people drowned when the boat they were traveling in capsized in turbulent waters in the Indian Ocean off Kenya, officials and witnesses said on Monday.
Ten of the dead were members of the same family and were heading to a local airport to catch a flight to Mombasa on Sunday, Joseph Kanyiri, area government administrator, told Reuters.
The sole survivor was Shekue Kahale, a local politician who campaigned for election to parliament in last week's election. His wife, four children and a sister with three children, were among those who died, Kahale told reporters.
"We suspect the boat capsized due to sea turbulence,” Kanyiri said.
Nine bodies had been recovered by midday on Monday and a search for the remaining bodies was ongoing, Kanyiri said.
Johanna Konta got her 2017 campaign off to a bright and confident start as she breezed into the second round of the Shenzhen Open.
The British number one, seeded third here, looked sharp as she beat Cagla Buyukakcay 6-2 6-0.
Konta broke Buyukakcay on her opening serve and then again on her third to go 4-1 up.
Although the Turk broke back to make it 4-2, Konta immediately returned the favour for a 5-2 lead, and she was never troubled again.
Konta looked in ruthless mood throughout the second set, and Buyukakcay finished the match having saved only two of the eight break points against her.
Konta will now face American Vania King in the second round.
While building a new house, a compassionate construction worker named Dominick Sparacino and a co-worker gently, tirelessly and carefully used their cutting tools to free a helpless Kingsnake who had gotten tangled into an inescapable ball of duct tape. While the snake couldn not expressly thank Sparacino and friend, the fact that the snake could slither away was thanks enough for both men. Sparacino condensed the footage into a timelapse in order to show the entire process in a short period of time.
We found this guy wrapped in duct tape in the house I am building. So we cut him free. Like most construction sites, it is common to have trash on the ground. My guess is he slithered over the tape, panicked, & got tangled.
Here’s the longer, non-timelapse version of the rescue.
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By Tuesday we will be closely watch Tropical Storm Alberto as it moves toward the Great Lakes.
It will not have strong winds, but it is bringing very muggy air and rain chances.
GUATEMALA CITY — Researchers using an aerial mapping technique known as LiDAR have found previously undetected Mayan defence works, irrigation channels and the remains of tens of thousands of structures in the dense woodlands and jungles of Guatemala’s Peten region.
The images revealed industrial-sized agricultural fields, including ones that measured about 12.5 miles (20 kilometres) long.
The mapping technique bounces pulsed laser light off the ground, revealing contours hidden by dense foliage.
About 60,000 individual structures, including four major Maya ceremonial centres, were discovered.
In one of Guatemala’s best-explored ruins, Tikal, the images were able to reveal a 90-foot tall pyramid that was previously thought to be a hill.
The discoveries were announced Thursday by an alliance of U.S., European and Guatemalan archaeologists working with Guatemala’s Mayan Heritage and Nature Foundation.
The Chattanooga Central Purple Pounders remain undefeated in league play after a 41-6 win over region rival East Ridge Friday night.
Junior running back Mike McGhee helped the Pounders get out to an early 14-0 lead thanks to two touchdowns in the first quarter.
Central led 16-0 at halftime, but Pounders quarterback Jaheim Jones found a wide TJ Payne for an 88-yard score at the start of the third.
With the win Central is now 4-0 in league play, while East Ridge falls to 1-2.
In the United States, the number of amputees is expected to double by 2050. There are similar statistics for the developing world, but many of those places do not have the infrastructure to support those trying to function with a lost limb. One doctor in Uganda is trying to provide for amputees in his town, person by person. VOA's Kevin Enochs.
In this Shaka: Extra Time, Straight Talk Africa host, Shaka Ssali answers the questions of his social media followers about Kenya's opposition leader taking a symbolic presidential oath on Tuesday. News outlets in Kenya were forced off the air as supporters of Raila Odinga gathered in Nairobi
On December 6th, 2017 at approximately 7:30 am, Sunshine Coast RCMP were notified by Madeira Park Fire Department of a boat on fire off of Francis Peninsula in Pender Harbour.
Once the fire was put out, a body was located inside the derelict boat. No foul play is suspected. Investigation is on going, but the fire could have been the result of unsafe wiring in an attempt by the boat resident to stay warm.
No further information will be released pending the notification to the deceased’s next of kin.
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Bent Paddle Brewing Company Releases New Symphony-Inspired Beer
DSSO Music Director Dirk Meyer also helped brew the beer.
DULUTH, Minn. – Bent Paddle Brewing Company released a brand new beer.
The brewery collaborated with the Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra (DSSO).
They created the DüsselDirk named after Dirk Meyer, the music director at the (DSSO).
The special brew took a little over a month to make.
“This is the first time it’s been on and we’ll also be at the DECC and all the rest of the season for the concerts. But so far everyone in the taproom likes it,” said Bent Paddle Brewing Company Co-founder Laura Mullen. “It’s brewed around this time of year in Germany. It’s going great they like the dark flavor, the dryness of it.”
Five percent of the sales of DüsselDirk will benefit the (DSSO).
Chicago’s climatology favors northeast winds during April and May. This is common since the lake temperature tends to be much lower than the adjacent land mass, especially on sunny days. Somewhat reminiscent of the pneumonia front of April 10th, readings on Monday again varied widely across the metro area. At 6 PM, temperatures ranged from 44 at Waukegan and Northerly island, to 73 degrees at Kankakee and Joliet. The water temperature was 52 degrees at the Chicago shoreline, but much of the lake’s open waters hovered in the 42-to-45 degree range. Colder, heavier air over the lake tends to push inland during the day. On Tuesday, strengthening south winds are forecast to negate any lake breeze, allowing readings across the metro area to soar well into the 70s.
Listening to a toddler speak is much like listening to a drunk person. See if you can tell the difference in Tipsy or Toddler.
Check out the best cover of alternative songs in Cover Your Ears ... and by "best" we mean "they're really pretty awful."
Ian visited San Diego over the weekend to see if Golden Knights fever had spread outside of Vegas in Ian's Golden Adventures.
The CCAP General Assembly has distanced itself from the planned demonstrations slated for December 13 organised by Public Affairs Committee (PAC).
In an interview with MBC radio, CCAP General secretary said all the synods of the Church comprising of Livingstonia, NKhoma and Blantyre will not take part in the Demos which were early aimed at forcing government to bring electoral reforms bill to parliament to allow the President to be elected with 50+ 1 majority.
Government has presented the electoral reform bills and if passed into law, the president, MPs and councilors will be chosen by 50+1 % of the total votes cast .
This development has left opposition and PAC in limbo as they thought the arrangement was only necessary for the presidential candidates.
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Neck pain, and agony in the shoulder, back and head can be eradicated with a few simple exercises, according to an expert.
Oliver Eaton, an osteopath for ProHealth Clinic in London, said muscle stretching and strengthening exercises are the “best” for relieving pain in these areas.
“Stretches help to get rid of neck pain by bringing the back up while strengthening exercises help to hold this in place,” he told Express.co.uk.
“Neck pain tends to affect people from the mid-30s upwards. We’re relatively resilient until then.
“Holding the same posture for a decade takes its toll.”
Kowloon Walled City was 119 times as dense as New York City. Greg Girard
Slightly north of Hong Kong Island there once stood one of the most densely populated places on earth.
From the 1950s until 1994, over 33,000 people lived and worked in Kowloon Walled City, a massive complex of 300 interconnected buildings that took up a city block.
Caught between China and the British-run Hong Kong government, the city was essentially lawless, equally known for its opium dens and organized crime as its dentists' offices.
Photographer Greg Girard spent years investigating and documenting the strange place before it was demolished. Girard collaborated with Ian Lambot, another photographer, on a book about Kowloon, titled "City of Darkness Revisited," available here.
Girard shared a number of photos from the project with us in 2015, and you can check out the rest at the book's website.
By Tajudeen Akanni N o matter what you do, no matter who you are, take notice that tomorrow is on the way. No matter your profession, social standing or belief, take notice that change is bound to happen and happen again. This tends to shine the light on the review of the Obaship at Ibadan, as […]
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Hundreds of people are taking part in the 50th Long Mynd Hike in Shropshire.
They compete to do a 50-mile hike in under 24 hours.
Hopefully, the walkers and organisers have better equipment than when it started during the 1960s.
Burgundy Ties is a hard-working Midwest rock band.
They have been hitting the road playing venues in Milwaukee and beyond for more than a decade. With four albums written and recorded, their music has been positively reviewed by the Shepherd Express as “singer-songwriter confessional sensitivity gets filtered through current-day Americana.” For Stein & Dine, they will be throwing in a number of vintage rock ’n’ roll tunes from their influences as well.
Veterans to small and large stages (including being a five-time Summerfest act) they have shared the stage with regional and national touring acts at major venues and festivals in Milwaukee and throughout the Midwest.
The combination of their eclectic sound and live performance makes Burgundy Ties truly stand out as an original and inspired Milwaukee band.
For more information and an up-to-date calendar of events you can visit their band website at burgundytiesband.com.
Chris Evans’s gay brother Scott joined him on Late Night with Seth Meyers, and the siblings took a test on how well they know each other, answering questions about each other’s favorite books, Disney movies, and with whom they had their first kisses.
Said Scott after Chris guessed correctly that Scott’s first kiss was with a girl named Emily Benton and Chris’s with a girl named Maggie Sullivan: “They’re watching. Emily’s like…’I turned him gay.'”
The game went on to reveal where Scott hid his Monopoly money (down his pants), what Chris told his first grade class that their dad did for a living, and that Chris once split Scott’s head open with a book.
Cradles left behind after the Chernobyl disaster. AP
Nothing can quite intrigue and horrify us in equal parts like a town that was abandoned in its entirety.
And while ghost towns have captivated people for years, they're becoming even more popular with time. According to Pinterest, users looking for unique day trips and vacation ideas are searching for "ghost towns" 181% more this year.
Whether you're looking for a creepy, off-the-beaten-path way to spend a day or a backdrop for a chilling photo series, we've rounded up the 13 most photogenic and terrifying ghost towns around the world.
CNBC's Eamon Javers reports on the atmosphere in the White House amid rumors of more senior staff might soon be fired.
March 31 Zhejiang Firstar Panel Technology Co Ltd :
* Says co plans to boost capital of 10 million yuan in a Beijing-based technology firm, raising stake in it to 10 percent from 0 percent
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Ring in 2018 at OMNIA San Diego featuring sounds by Savi! Listen to Tonya & Sonic this week from 6a-10a for your chance to win your way into the party! When they tell you to call, be caller 20 at 833-288-0973 to win! For tickets and VIP reservations at OmniaNightclub.com.
Emergency services remain at the scene of a traffic accident at Larkins Cross six miles outside Wexford town on the N25.
A truck and a larger lorry collided at around 8.30 this morning leading to long delays on both sides.
Its not known if there are any serious injuries.
The road is open to traffic but delays can be expected in the flow of traffic.
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Swisco Road at Hwy 108 will be closed Monday, Oct. 9 and Tuesday, Oct. 10 due to repairs to the intersection turnout, according to the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury.
The closure is expected to last from 6 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 9 to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 10.
A detour will be required for drivers trying to reach Swisco Road from Hwy 108, and for drivers trying to reach Hwy 108 from Swisco.
Drivers traveling south on Hwy 108 to Swisco will need to turn right on Industrial Drive, take a right onto Carbide Drive and a right onto Swisco. Drivers traveling north on Hwy 108 to Swisco will need to turn left onto Industrial Drive, take a right onto Carbide Drive and a right onto Swisco.
Drivers traveling east on Swisco to Hwy 108 will need to turn right onto Carbide Drive, and take a left onto Industrial.
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - Beauty Garage Inc
* Says it will acquire 80.6 percent stake(1.1 million shares) in HARU GLOBAL BEAUTY PTE.LTD. at the price of S$0.5 per share, for S$540,000 (45.2 million yen) in total and payment date on Dec. 20
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41 private roads in Kerry were funded under the Local Improvement Scheme in 2017.
A total of €980,225 was allocated for road improvements in Kerry, as part of a €17 million national fund for the scheme.
Some of the roads included were Gortatlea, Tralee; Ballinclemesig, Ballyheigue; Coolkeragh, Listowel; and Cahir East, Kenmare.
Minister for State for Tourism and Sport, Brendan Griffin, and Senator Paul Coghlan welcomed the funding.
Minister Griffin confirmed another round of funding is to take place early this year.
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In this Sunday, April 24, 2016 file photo, Leicester's Riyad Mahrez celebrates after scoring during the English Premier League soccer match between Leicester City and Swansea City. | AP
LEICESTER: Riyad Mahrez will miss a second straight English Premier League game for Leicester, with coach Claude Puel saying the winger needs to "clear his head" after being the subject of a bid from Manchester City late in the January transfer window.
Mahrez has reportedly failed to turn up for Leicester's last three training sessions, and also didn't travel for the 2-1 loss at Everton on Wednesday.
Leicester is at home to Swansea on Saturday.
Puel said on Friday he will "assess Riyad when he clears his head" and that he and his players will "help him to come back with a good mentality and positive attitude and enjoy his football."
City tried to sign Mahrez after Leroy Sane was ruled out for up to seven weeks because of injury.
PRISTINA, Kosovo (AP) — Environmentalists have staged a protest in Kosovo's capital Pristina asking the government to fight extremely high pollution.
Hundreds of people took part in Wednesday's protest, blaming the government and the local authorities for allowing hazardous levels of fine particulate matter, an air pollutant.
An air quality monitor installed in the United States embassy in Pristina measured pollution in the capital's air as "very unhealthy."
Pristina has severe air pollution problems due to the outdated power plants using coal, smoke from wood-burning stoves and exhaust fumes from old cars.
Local authorities decided to ban vehicles from other cities from entering the city, offering parking areas in the outskirts and free public transport.
The funeral of murdered schoolgirl Ana Kriegel takes place today.
The 14-year-old was found dead in a derelict farmhouse in the Lucan area of Dublin earlier this month.
A 13-year-old boy was charged with her murder last week.
Ana's funeral will take place at Newlands Cross Crematorium in Dublin and the family have asked mourners to wear "sparkle and colour" because that is what she loved.
A notice on RIP.ie earlier this week said: “Ana loved sparkle and colour. The family wish for the dress code to reflect this.
“Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Russian Irish Adoption group. A donations box will be available at the Crematorium.”
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Duke says men's basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski will be taking a medical leave after surgery on his lower back, the university announced Monday.
Assistant coach Jeff Capel will take over the Blue Devils, which is 12-2 this season.
Krzyzewski is scheduled to have the surgery on Friday, Jan. 6 to remove a fragment from a herniated disc. Duke's next game is Saturday, Jan. 7.
“Dr. William Richardson, Dr. Friedman, and our medical team have worked tirelessly to help manage this issue for several weeks,” Krzyzewski said, according to the university. “Together, we have determined that surgery is the best course of action at this time."
A four-week recovery is expected, ESPN reported.
PLAYER: Chatarius “Tutu” Atwell
POSITION: QB
SCHOOL: Miami Northwestern
CLASS: 2018
HEIGHT: 5-11
WEIGHT: 190
SCOUTING: Four nearly four years, when the name Chatarius “Tutu” Atwell Jr. was talked about statewide – outside of South Florida – it was met with a feeling of “too small”, not talented enough to get it done at a “higher level” and someone who would “never play major college football”. If those people are still around and would like to have a discussion with 6A state runner-up Seffner Armwood – or the University of Louisville – where he will head next summer – you will find that every one of those statements is false. In fact, playing his final game in a career that Bulls’ fans will gladly talk about for decades to come, you can add state champion to the list of positives this impressive athlete has accomplished.
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TOKYO (Sputnik) — For the first time the Japanese government is considering the possibility of deploying the Self-Defense Forces in case of a fall of a North Korean missile in the country's territorial waters, local media reported on Tuesday.
The laws adopted on March 29, 2016, divided security threats into three categories: the possibility of military aggression, obvious threat of military aggression and military aggression.
The government wants to recognize fall of a foreign missile in its territorial waters as an obvious threat of military aggression, which allows deployment of troops, the Yomiuri Shimbun newspaper reported.
Northeast Ohio communities are among those holding rallies this week to protest white supremacy and other racism.
Community Faith Assembly in Cleveland is organizing an interfaith prayer rally at 5:30 tonight outside City Hall in downtown Cleveland. And local clergy in Stark County have organized a rally in the downtown Bitzer Park in North Canton from 5 to 7 p.m.
On Wednesday night, from 8-10, Medina County Together is holding a candlelight vigil on Medina’s downtown square. The group says the gathering is to be “a peaceful response to the hatred and racism that are rampant in our country.”
A similar rally is being organized for Wednesday night in Akron.
About Western Area Dementia Empowerment Group
Dementia NI invite people who live with a diagnosis of dementia, to join their local empowerment group. Group members support each other through friendship and understanding. The groups which run throughout Northern Ireland, empower people living with dementia to have a voice, and to remain active and part of their community. Dementia NI group members help influence how people can live well after a diagnosis of dementia in Northern Ireland. The groups raise awareness by telling others what life is like to live with dementia. Group members engage with various organisations throughout Northern Ireland, to inform them of how to make their services, policies and practice more suitable for people living with dementia.
G DeMar DeRozan scored 13 of his game-high 25 points in the third quarter as the Raptors won at Sacramento on Sunday. DeRozan went over the 12,000-point milestone for his career, joining Dirk Nowitzki (Dallas), Tony Parker (San Antonio), Manu Ginobili (San Antonio), Russell Westbrook (Oklahoma City) and Stephen Curry (Golden State) as the only active players to surpass that mark while playing for one team.
G Kyle Lowry finished with 15 points on only 4-for-17 shooting but also contributed 12 rebounds at Sacramento on Sunday. He also drew two charging fouls to take away points from Sacramento.
C Serge Ibaka added 20 points to help Toronto find enough offense for a win at Sacramento on Sunday.
A cosier, more modest Fourth of July party than usual is scheduled for the U.S. ambassador’s residence in Ottawa tonight – and the decision by some to steer clear will make it even smaller than planned.
It's no secret California is one of the wealthiest states in the country, but we also have some of the nation's worst tippers, according to a new study.San Francisco-based payment processing company Square claims many of the nation's richest states are stingy when it comes to paying their servers.used the company's data to look at receipts to see just how much people tipped.Idaho topped the list with an average of just over 17 percent tips.California tippers are the fourth worst in the nation at just over 15 percent on average.Massachusetts and Washington D.C. came in the number three and two spots.The country's worst tippers are in Hawaii, where the average tip is just below 15 percent.
SINGAPORE Feb 14 Singapore's international visitor arrivals rose 7.7 percent last year to a record 16.4 million, official data showed on Tuesday, helped by more travelers from China, India and Indonesia.
That was well up from growth in arrivals of around 1 percent in 2015.
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) said preliminary tourism receipts rose 13.9 percent to S$24.8 billion.
(Reporting by Aradhana Aravindan; Editing by Shri Navaratnam)
Gareth Bale is missing in the 19-man squad released by Coach Zinedine Zidane for Real Madrid’s game against Bayern in the second leg of the Champions League quarter-finals at the Santiago Bernabéu.
Bale picked up his latest calf muscle problem in Wednesday’s 2-1 first leg win in Germany, and although Madrid have not confirmed the extent of the problem, he has not trained with his teammates since and missed Saturday’s 3-2 La Liga victory at Sporting Gijon.
Asked for an update on Bale’s fitness at the pregame news conference before the second leg against Bayern, Zidane said that he could not be sure how much longer the 27-year-old would be missing.
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Goalkeepers: Navas, Casilla and Yáñez.
Defenders: Carvajal, Ramos, Nacho, Marcelo and Danilo.
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Forwards: Cristiano Ronaldo, Benzema, Lucas Vázquez and Morata.
Nottinghamshire Police is appealing for help from the public to trace a man who is wanted for conspiracy to commit burglaries across Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.
Shane Deakin, 28, of Hemlock Gardens, Nottingham, is accused of being involved with the crimes between September 26, 2016 and November 9, 2016.
Officers are advising members of the public not to approach Deakin.
Anyone with information about his whereabouts should call Nottinghamshire Police on 101 or call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
press release: Praised for its "joyous spontaneity" (The New Yorker) and "superlative music-making" (Daily Telegraph, London), Apollo's Fire and their award-winning conductor Jeannette Sorrell have played sold-out concerts from Carnegie Hall to the BBC Proms to the Royal Theatre of Madrid. They bring their passion and virtuosity to this lively program of concertos and suites by J.S. Bach and Vivaldi. The program includes dueling double-concertos as well as Sorrell's acclaimed arrangement of Vivaldi's La Folia (Madness), which the orchestra plays from memory.
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Ultralife is both Oh Wonder’s extraordinary second album and their debut proper. Its eponymously-titled predecessor, released in late 2015, was a collection of songs they had posted online at the rate of one a month, which millions of listeners fell in love with, turning London-based Josephine Vander Gucht and Anthony West into reluctant pop stars.
A child minder who had looked after Madeleine McCann has broken her silence about the night the three-year-old went missing 10 years ago.
The former nanny said the image of Madeleine's parents, Gerry and Kate, desperately trying to find their missing daughter still haunts her.
Speaking for the first time about the child's abduction, she recalled Mrs McCann crying and saying “they’ve taken her”.
The witness also claimed the Praia da Luz resort in which the McCanns were staying was considered so unsafe for nannies at the time that staff were handed rape alarms and warned against going out alone.
Describing the resort as radically different to other resorts owned by the Mark Warner travel firm, she added that a girl had been attacked in the area a year before Madeleine's disappearance.
Mark Warner, a global travel firm, quit Praia da Luz in 2015.
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — A federal lawsuit alleges the U.S. Army has issued less-than-honorable discharges for potentially thousands of service members without adequately considering the effects of post-traumatic stress disorder and other mental health conditions.
Two Army veterans from Connecticut who served in Iraq and Afghanistan say in the lawsuit filed Monday in New Haven that they were wrongly denied honorable discharges.
They say a review board set up to give veterans a second chance often doesn’t do an adequate job in considering PTSD and related conditions. Acting Army Secretary Robert Speer is named as the defendant.
Students and professors with the Yale Law School Veterans Legal Services Clinic filed the case on behalf of the veterans. They are seeking class-action status.
An Army spokesman said the branch doesn’t generally comment on pending litigation.
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana Humanities says more than 70 nonprofits in the state have received funding to help them participate in a statewide read of the Mary Shelley novel “Frankenstein” in 2018.
The group says the grants are part of a yearlong program initiated by Indiana Humanities and in partnership with the Indiana State Library and Center for the Book. The program also received a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Community Read grants of $1,000 were awarded to 62 organizations for expenses such as booking speakers. Those organizations will each hold at least three community programs tied to the book, including a book discussion. Each site will also receive up to 50 books and items such as bookmarks and posters.
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In the wake of their 1-1 draw against Liverpool in the Merseyside derby, Everton boss Sam Allardyce has praised Mohamed Salah.
The Egyptian international winger was on target for the Reds on Sunday, but Allardyce was happy to see his team come away with a draw from Anfield.
“Don’t put your hands on the forward in the box. No need to do it. Shepherd him away from goal, he didn’t, he (Dejan Lovren) put his hands on him,” said Allardyce.
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“You can’t say Liverpool drew because Coutinho or Firmino wasn’t on the pitch; they had Mane and Salah on the pitch. We kept Coutinho and Firmino quiet once they came on.
“Great goal. He’s (Salah) Liverpool’s biggest threat, probably in the Premier League at the moment.”
The draw left Jurgen Klopp’s men sitting at number four on the log whilst the Toffees sit at number 10 in the Premier League after 16 matches.
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EAST HARLEM, Manhattan — Police are searching for the two people who robbed a 73-year-old woman in East Harlem Thursday.
The incident occurred around 12:25 p.m. when a man and a woman forcibly entered the victim’s residence when she opened the door inside the Johnson Houses along Park Avenue.
Once the duo got inside, the removed an unknown amount of money, a cell phone and house phone.
The victim was not injured the robbery.
Submit tips to police by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), visiting www.nypdcrimestoppers.com, or texting 274637 (CRIMES) then entering TIP577. Spanish-speaking callers are asked to dial 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).
Former Wisconsin Badger J.J. Watt was named the winner of the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year on Saturday night. The honor is given out to recognize a player's contribution to the community.
The three-time defensive player of the year for the Houston Texans raised more than $37 million over 19 days for Hurricane Harvey relief in Texas.
Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen and Baltimore Ravens tight end Benjamin Watson were the other finalists for this year's award.
JOHANNESBURG, March 31 South Africa's new ministers and deputy ministers will be sworn in at 1600 GMT on Friday, President Jacob Zuma's office said.
Zuma announced a cabinet reshuffle late on Thursday, replacing Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan with Malusi Gigaba along with various other ministers and their deputies.
(Reporting by Mfuneko Toyana; Writing by TJ Strydom; Editing by Christian Schmollinger)
The annual U.S. 36 Highway Association annual meeting was held Friday in Marysville. Kansas Secretary of Transportation Richard Carlson pointed out that the state was ranked second nationally in quality of roads last year. The legislature is to consider options for a multi-year transportation plan, with a task force identified.
Senator Elaine Bowers of Concordia is a member of the committee, and spoke indicating that conversation includes work for the next decade. Concerns with recent transfers from the state highway fund, leading to cancellation of nearly two dozen projects were heard.
Driving to music is a key plot point in "Baby Driver." The cast talked about their go-to driving songs for the open road at the film's Los Angeles premiere.
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Cheltenham Town play Swindon Town in League Two at Whaddon Road on Saturday (3pm kick-off).
Gary Johnson's team have won their last two home games and taken 10 points from a possible 12, climbing to 13th in the League Two table.
Relegated from League One last season, Swindon are ninth after 11 matches, defeating Cambridge United 2-0 at home in their last outing.
Cheltenham have never lost at home to Swindon in five previous meetings at Whaddon Road.
The last encounter saw Byron Harrison score a hat-trick in Cheltenham's 5-0 FA Cup first round triumph.
Robert Ritchie could be the next celebrity to dip his toe into politics. Never heard the name? You probably know him better by his musical moniker, Kid Rock.
Yes, the “Bawitdaba” rocker is being eyed as a potential candidate in Michigan’s 2018 senate race. According to RollCall, Michigan GOP members floated Ritchie’s name during a party convention held last weekend.
Ritchie, who’s described himself as a “libertarian, was a staunch supporter of Donald Trump during his 2016 presidential run. He appeared at several campaign events and even sold pro-Trump merchandise.
Debbie Stabenow, a Democrat, has held the senate seat since 2000. However, in the wake of Trump’s surprise victory in the state, Republicans are feeling more confident that they can flip the seat.
Donegal and Galway go head to head too in the Lidl Ladies National Football League, on Sunday, in Pairc Taobhoige, Glenfin. (2 pm)
It would have made an ideal and sensible double header for the Allianz League meeting of Donegal and Galway, in O’Donnell Park. But that slot has been taken by the Donegal hurlers who host Derry, in the Allianz Hurling League.
Donegal went down to All-Ireland champions Dublin by four points in their opening game of the season in O’Donnell.
Donegal, though they conceded two soft goals against the champions, defensively the did will restricting the Dubs to just seven scores. Dublin won 2-5 to 0-7.
It was in the attack, which is usually quiet potent, where they failed to fire without goal ace Geraldine McLaughlin.
McLaughlin is missing again on Sunday as is Deirdre Foley.
Other than McLaughlin and Foley joint manager Damian Devaney has reported clean bill of health and the team is expected along similar lines to last Sunday.
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"Model son" Sami Sidhom was murdered only a few yards from his front door
Sami Sidhom was returning home after a West Ham United football match on April 16 when he was set upon by by a number of attackers and stabbed multiple times in the back.
The teenager, who was studying law at Queen Mary University, died at the scene, only a few yards from his front door in Forest Gate, east London.
A 22-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder on Monday afternoon and he is being questioned at a police station in east London.
In a statement released by the Metropolitan Police, Sami’s family said that it is “shameful” that knives are carried on Britain’s streets and asked “how many more have to die” before the issue is properly confronted.
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* Says it plans to pay annual cash dividend as 120 won/share for FY 2016, to shareholders of record on Dec. 31, 2016
* Total dividend amount is 2.06 billion won
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SHARE COPY LINK The Mission Continues, a charity formed by Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens before his election, would have been violating a federal prohibition if it provided its donor list to the Greitens campaign. Neil Nakahodo and Jason Hancock The Kansas City Star
The Mission Continues, a charity formed by Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens before his election, would have been violating a federal prohibition if it provided its donor list to the Greitens campaign. Neil Nakahodo and Jason Hancock The Kansas City Star
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Ivan Gandia-Rosa had 21 points and eight assists, Garrett Sams added 20 points, and North Florida beat Florida A&M 101-89 on Monday night.
UNF led 60-41 at halftime — behind a career-high 17 points from Noah Horchler — for its most points in a half this season. Horchler entered with two 3-pointers on the season and made three in the first half.
Horchler missed his only field goal of the second half and finished with 17 for North Florida (4-7), which won its third straight. JT Escobar added 16 points with four 3-pointers as UNF made 16 of 35 from distance.
Marcus Barham led Florida A&M (1-11) with 30 points on 12-of-19 shooting, including five 3-pointers. Desmond Williams made seven free throws and added 27 points as FAMU was 13 of 22 at the stripe.
Barham scored FAMU’s first 10 points of the second half to pull within 65-51.
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We hope you will join us this summer for COA's free family-friendly Skyline Music concerts! Presented by Allen Silverstein Law Offices & Buddha Lounge, Skyline hosts some of Milwaukee's top musical acts every Tuesday at 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., from July 11th through August 22nd in Kilbourn-Kadish Park. Each concert also includes arts and crafts activities for kids, sponsored by McDonald's on E North & Oakland. Last summer more than 8000 people enjoyed great music, picnics, arts activities, and an amazing view of the Milwaukee Skyline!
North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un had a warning for the U.S. but an olive branch for South Korea during a New Year's Day address to the nation. Diane Hodges reports.
× Duke’s Krzyzewski to take leave of absence after Wednesday’s game against Georgia Tech
RALEIGH, N.C. — Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski is set to take a leave of absence due to back issues following Wednesday’s game against Georgia Tech, ESPN reports.
“His back has been bothering him way worse than he’s let on,” one source says. “The plan is for him to be back at some point this year.”
This is the latest in Coach K’s recent medical history, including offseason knee surgery in April.
Duke, who is the number five ranked team in the nation, is currently without junior guard Grayson Allen.
Since 1980, Krzyzewski has led the Blue Devils to five national championships, 13 ACC tournament titles and 12 ACC regular season titles.
There is no timetable for his return.
LONDON, March 30 American stock exchanges should not attempt to buy Deutsche Boerse, the German exchange whose bid to merge with its London counterpart has just collapsed, a senior German politician said on Thursday.
Deutsche Boerse is not only a private company but it also has state responsibilities," Thomas Schaefer, finance minister for the German state of Hesse, told reporters.
"The stock exchange authorities of Germany have to guarantee that if there is a change of owner, it has to guarantee that business has to continue uninterrupted as normal and it doesn't matter who makes an offer," Schaefer said.
Asked what his response would be if a U.S. exchange like ICE stepped in to bid for Deutsche Boerse, Schaefer replied:
"I would rather recommend colleagues in America not to attempt to do this."
Hesse regulates the financial centre in Frankfurt where Deutsche Boerse is based, and also has a veto over any merger involving the exchange. (Reporting by Huw Jones and Anjuli Davies)
Supporters look on at a bill signing event by Gov. Jay Inslee aimed at increasing voter access Monday, March 19, 2018, in Tukwila, Wash. Among the bills was a measure to preregister 16 and 17 year olds so that they can vote as soon as they turn 18. Elaine Thompson AP Photo
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Archery equipment and other valuables were stolen from a vehicle on Quebec Street in Penticton on Sunday night.
Cpl. Don Wrigglesworth said the rear window of the vehicle on the 2000 block of the street was smashed out and a Samick bow, arrows and a case were taken.
A Garmin GPS and sunglasses was also stolen, making the estimated cost of items lost more than $2,000.
There was nothing for the forensic identification unit to go on as the vehicle was already tidied up and the window taped when it was turned over to them, Wrigglesworth said.
A doctor who saw Prince in the days before he died had prescribed oxycodone under the name of Prince’s friend to protect the musician’s priv…
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MURAL festival got underway on June 8 and continues through Sunday, June 18, leaving behind a fresh coat of art on walls on and around St-Laurent Blvd. See some of the new work, by local and international artists, right here:
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Omega Advisors Inc
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* Omega Advisors Inc raises share stake in Gigamon Inc by 54.7 percent to 557,048 shares
* Omega Advisors Inc cuts share stake in Hess Corp by 15.5 percent to 983,800 shares
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A St Vincent De Paul clothing bank is to be reinstated on the grounds of a church car park in Dunboyne, Co Meath.
It was removed by a newly-appointed parish priest, who was angry the charity did not advocate for a No vote in the recent Eighth Amendment referendum.
Fr Patrick O'Connor has told the Irish Independent that now that the campaign is over, he is happy to work closely with the society in the parish.
"During the referendum campaign, I was disappointed at the lack of a pro-life statement from the Society of St Vincent de Paul.
"Now that the campaign is over I have contacted our local SVP society to reinstate the clothes bank and I am happy to work closely with the society in the parish."
It is understood there was no directive from the church to remove clothing banks.
Last Friday, the electorate voted to repeal the Eighth Amendment by 66.4% to 33.6%.
Meath West saw a Yes vote of 62.9%, while Meath East voted by 69.2% to repeal.
PAYSON, Utah (AP) - The father of a boy who has Down syndrome is suing the Boys Scouts of America for blocking his son from becoming an Eagle scout and revoking his merit badges.
Logan Blythe has been a scout through the National Parks Council in Utah. His father, Chad, says the 15-year-old has advanced because the council has made accommodations when necessary.
He had planned to create kits for special-needs babies for his Eagle project when the family learned the national organization voided every merit badge he obtained.
The family sued the Boy Scouts and the Utah National Parks Council for "outrageous and reckless conduct."
The Boy Scouts says it worked with the council and the Blythe family to offer "alternative merit badges" and a path to becoming an Eagle.
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Senior Judge Chester B. Muroski, presiding Tuesday over Luzerne County Domestic Relations Contempt Court, ordered the following defendants jailed for failure to pay child support:
Cortez Anderson, 77 Andover St., Wilkes-Barre, $411; 30 days.
Patrick Kreidler, 86 Church St., Kingston, $386; 48 hours.
Warrants were issued for the following defendants:
Cody Dyanick, 225 S. Main St., Hanover Township, $716; in two cases.
Norman Tolsma, 13 Range Road, Hunlock Creek; $3,152.
Bashir Woods, 59 Bowman St., Wilkes-Barre; $2,364.
Anyone with information on the defendants listed is asked to call the Luzerne County Domestic Relations tipline at 570-606-3000.
Jennifer C. Stanek v. Richard M. Stanek.
Robert Gresh et al. to Alfredo Ynoa et al., $104,900; Hazleton.
Justin M. Olsen et al. to Steven J. Clineman, $71,400; Conyngham Township.
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation et al. to Niurca Popoteur, $79,900; Candlewood Circle, Hazleton.
A little back further on August of 2017, reports had stated that Hart was being extorted over photos taken without him knowing in a Las Vegas hotel room with another woman. One month later, Hart expressed that he made "a bad error in judgement" and made a public apology video posted to Instagram for his wife and kids. Kevin praises that he is still married to Eniko.
Adam Lambert attends 2013 We Are Family Foundation Gala at Hammerstein Ballroom on Jan. 31, 2013 in New York City. From Little Richard in the '50s to Bruno Mars at the 2017 Grammys, musicians have led the male makeup charge for decades.
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Kuznetsov exited to the locker room during the first period of Wednesday's Game 2 against the Golden Knights holding his left arm, hand or wrist, Isabelle Khurshudyan of The Washington Post reports. He is considered questionable to return, according to the NBC Sports broadcast, and the Capitals labeled it an upper-body injury.
Kuznetsov took a big hit from Golden Knights blueliner Brayden McNabb along the boards, leading to his immediate exit from the ice. Any time missed at this point in the season would be a major loss for the Capitals, losing out on a player riding an 11-game point streak that included six goals and 10 assists. More information on his status will likely surface on his status following the game, if not before then.
Dante Exum agreed to a three-year, $33 million extension with the Jazz, ESPN reported Wednesday, citing league sources.
The restricted free agent spent the past four seasons with Utah, but missed the entire 2015-16 season with a torn ACL and dealt with shoulder surgery that cost him most of last season.
However, the new deal reflects the Jazz's confidence in selecting him fifth overall in the 2014 NBA Draft.
Exum, 22, averaged eight points in 14 games last season after returning from shoulder surgery.
The Jazz also re-signed unrestricted free agent Derrick Favors on a two-year, $36 million deal Monday.
Recipe Unlimited Corporation will eliminate plastic straws from its 19 restaurant brands including Swiss Chalet, Harvey’s and Kelsey’s by March 2019.
Shawna Young has joined The Family Radio Network as promotions coordinator for the central Wisconsin area. She is studying small business entrepreneurship at Northcentral Technical College.
Young volunteers throughout her community and at her local church and is heavily involved in Operation Boot Camp, an organization that connects military families.
She enjoys music and spending time with family.
Is it Valentine’s Day or just a really… REALLY annoying day for you?? Maybe you can relate to these SINGLE people who share their input about the ‘typical’ Valentine’s Day gifts! **NSFW**
10 Things To Know About Africa Code Week
Africa Code Week is the story of hundreds of schools, teachers, governments, and nonprofits getting together to bridge the digital and gender skills gap in Africa. The goal of Africa Code Week is to empower the young generation by teaching the coding skills they need in order to thrive in the 21st century.
Manchester City are keen to sign Sanchez but Arsenal are refusing to sell to a rival.
However, City believe they can still land the Chile international this summer and will test Arsenal’s resolve.
That is according to the Daily Telegraph, who claim Sanchez will be offered a contract worth around £400,000 a week to quit the Emirates.
Sanchez has just 11 months left on his current Gunners deal and any hope of him signing fresh terms appear to have ended.
Baku. 24 March. REPORT.AZ/ The UN Security Council strongly condemned next missile tests conducted by North Korean authorities.
Report informs citing the Deutsche Welle, statement notes that the launch of the missile and testing of the rocket engine have become a serious violation of the international obligations of the DPRK.
The document also notes concern over increasingly destabilizing behavior of Pyongyang
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GOP Sen. John McCain condemned attacks on the integrity of the Department of Justice and FBI on Friday, minutes after President Donald Trump declassified the controversial memo from House Intelligence Committee chairman Devin Nunes.
“In 2016, the Russian government engaged in an elaborate plot to interfere in an American election and undermine our democracy. Russia employed the same tactics it has used to influence elections around the world, from France and Germany to Ukraine, Montenegro, and beyond,” McCain said in a statement.
“Putin’s regime launched cyberattacks and spread disinformation with the goal of sowing chaos and weakening faith in our institutions. And while we have no evidence that these efforts affected the outcome of our election, I fear they succeeded in fueling political discord and dividing us from one another.”
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) - An Afghan military spokesman says elite commando units have freed dozens of prisoners held by the Taliban, including women and children, in an early morning operation in southern Helmand province.
The spokesman, Abdul Qadeir Bahadorzai, says Thursday's operation took place in the district of Kajaki and freed 103 people held in two prisons there run by the Taliban. He says four Taliban fighters were killed in the gunbattle.
Bahadorzai says five women and two children were among the freed captives, most of whom were civilians.
Meanwhile, also in Helmand, a district governor says a suicide car bomber wounded six people, including three policemen, on Thursday morning.
Mohammad Salim Roodi says the attack took place in Girishk district when the police tried to stop a suspicious vehicle outside the governor's compound.
To make it easier for students to participate in the 2018 Nebraska Bike-Walk Summit on March 2-3 in Kearney, a scholarship is being offered for Panhandle college students to attend the summit.
Up to two scholarships will be offered to cover summit registration and a stipend for meals and lodging. Applicants must be currently enrolled in college and living in the Nebraska Panhandle. Application deadline is Feb. 9.
Scholarship application and additional information are available at: http://bit.ly/2DTdsyw. Additional questions may be directed to Katie Bradshaw at kt@ktbradshaw.com or 308-632-3607.
Sessions at the 2018 Nebraska Bike-Walk Summit will include a bicycle-friendly campus workshop, a Nebraska Walkable Communities Initiative complete streets workshop, and a work session to address Nebraska’s last-place finish in the League of American Bicyclists’ bicycle-friendly state ranking. For up-to-date information about the Nebraska Bike-Walk Summit, visit nebikewalksummit.org.
Due to the incoming winter storm, the city of Youngstown has declared a snow emergency.
The snow emergency will be effective as of 6:00 a.m. Tuesday and will remain in effect until further notice.
During a snow emergency, parking is prohibited on all city streets except streets or alleys having a width of 25 feet or less, and providing no driveway facilities.
Any motor vehicle parked in violation of this ordinance will be subject to removal by towing at the owner's expense.
A declaration of a snow emergency occurs when there's an accumulation of snow of four inches or more.
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - Larsen & Toubro Infotech Ltd:
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Fueled by bond money and an appetite for expansion, a West Virginia-based health system is aggressively wooing staff and patients to keep up with a growth spurt that's affecting hospitals in Pennsylvania. West Virginia Medicine last month opened a 10-story, 335,000-square-foot patient tower at J. W. Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown that cost $200 million and boosted the number of beds to 645 from 531, said Albert Wright, president and CEO of WVU Medicine-West Virginia University Health System.
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Ghanaian arrested in Canada for selling packaged rice as iPhone
A Canadian man of Ghanaian origin has been arrested for allegedly defrauding two clients by selling packaged rice to them as an iPhone. According to reports that Andrew Boateng Gyimah was arrested in Toronto, Canada, after he was reported to the police by two of his victims. According to Canadian authorities, Andrew met up with […]
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MIAMI, Fla. - Aubrey & The Three Migos perform live at the American Airlines Arena in Miami on Saturday, September 22nd.
"Aubrey" is of course, superstar rapper Drake. The Three Migos are the cutting edge rap group Migos from Atlanta!
The concert is scheduled to start at 7 p.m.
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Woman charged with falsely reporting carjacking
BEAR, Del. (AP) — Delaware State Police say a woman who claimed to be the victim of a carjacking set up by an intentional crash has turned herself in to face criminal charges.
Thirty-year-old Jane Macauley of Middletown surrendered to state police on Tuesday and was charged with insurance fraud and falsely reporting an incident. She was released on $2,000 unsecured bail.
Macauley reported in April that her car had been rammed by another vehicle on Route 71 in Bear. She said that after she and the other driver pulled over, the other driver got in her car and drove off, while a passenger in the striking vehicle moved to the driver's seat and drove off in that car.
Police say Macauley falsely reported the incident in order to make a fraudulent insurance claim.
There has been no decision made on the future of the controversial bar where a USC student was allegedly assaulted outside by the bar's owner in March. Earlier in April, CPD deemed the Pour House a nuisance defined by the City of Columbia Code of Ordinances Section 8-31 5 .
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L.A.-based singer-songwriter Phoebe Bridgers has shared the music video for “Would You Rather,” her duet with Conor Oberst from her debut record Stranger in the Alps. The visual, directed by Bridgers’ brother Jackson, features Bridgers and Oberst on television sets, as well as people who have TV sets for heads. Watch it below (via The FADER). Phoebe Bridgers embarks on a world tour in February. Check out her schedule here. Earlier this year, Conor Oberst released Salutations, a companion piece to his 2016 album Ruminations.
AUGUSTA – The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention held the 8th annual Lyme Disease Awareness Month Poster Contest to raise awareness and knowledge about prevention against tick-borne illnesses. This year's theme was "Be Tick Smart" and called for students to illustrate at least one preventative method on the poster.
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Lionsgate and Roadside Attractions acquired U.S. rights to the Jesse Peretz-directed romantic comedy Juliet, Naked. Rose Byrne, Ethan Hawke, and Chris O’Dowd star. A summer release is planned. The film is produced by Albert Berger & Ron Yerxa, Barry Mendel, Judd Apatow and Jeffrey Soros.
Juliet, Naked tells the story of Annie (Rose Byrne) who is stuck in a long-term relationship with Duncan (Chris O’Dowd) – a huge fan of obscure rock musician Tucker Crowe (Ethan Hawke). When the acoustic demo of Tucker’s hit record from 25 years ago surfaces, its release leads to a life-changing encounter with the elusive rocker himself. Film was adapted from the Nick Hornby novel.
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Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand of New York wants to assemble a “9/11 style commission” to look into allegations the Russian government hacked the 2016 presidential election, according to a Monday interview on CNN.
“Sen. Lindsey Graham and I have a bipartisan bill to do a deep dive, a 9/11 style commission that will look into how were we hacked, what were our cyber vulnerabilities, what are our cyber vulnerabilities today, and what can we do to prevent another type of interference in the ’18 election,” she told CNN’s “New Day.”
Gillibrand said tech giants like Facebook share responsibility for any interference by selling ads to foreign actors without question. She called for more government regulation and “accountability” on the web going forward. – READ MORE
An Iranian drone made several passes by the USS Nimitz aircraft carrier in the Persian Gulf on Sunday, The Washington Post reported on Monday.
This is the second such incident in a week and described by the Navy as unsafe, unprofessional and dangerous.
RIVERVIEW, Fla. (AP)  Deputies responding to a call about shots fired in Florida found a man running through a burning house where a woman and two children had been attacked.
A Hillsborough County Sheriff's statement says the woman and a young girl were fatally shot and a young boy was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries.
The man, they said, was initially cooperative but turned combative after deputies confronted him.
Deputies first spotted the woman dead outside a neighbor's front door early Monday in Riverview, near Tampa. Then they saw the flames next door, and found the other victims inside. They said the girl was about 9 and appeared to have died of upper-body wounds. The boy was about 11.
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The Capital Market Commission is toughening up its attitude toward the listed Folli Follie group, with sources at the stock market watchdog saying that a decision has already been reached to take its board members to court on charges of manipulating the market.
This decision was reached at last month’s CMC board meeting, which also decided to sue Folli Follie for not submitting the data demanded by the regulator. The latter has also sent a request to an Athens court asking that the company be put into administration.
Sources say that the CMC is accusing Folli Follie of manipulating the market by spreading false news, while the jewelry company has also yet to provide any answers regarding its cash reserves.
In this context the listed enterprise has until Friday to present its positions via a memorandum, but it is expected to seek and obtain a week’s extension.
LONDON, March 30 Genel Energy, an Iraqi Kurdistan oil producer chaired by former BP boss Tony Hayward, deepened its annual operating loss last year after it further downgraded reserves at its flagship oilfield.
Genel said it wrote off $779 million on its exploration assets following the Taq Taq reserves downgrade announced earlier this week, taking it to an annual operating loss of $1.2 billion, worse than the $1.1 billion operating loss made in 2015.
The company also announced a bond buyback programme, aiming to repurchase a minimum of $50 million worth of bonds. Genel's share price fell to an all-time low on Tuesday following its reserve downgrade announcement.
"While acknowledging the recent disappointing share price performance and cumulative impact of impairments, there are now clearer opportunities for value creation than there have been for some time, driven by the significant opportunity afforded by our gas assets," said Genel CEO Murat Ozgul. (Reporting by Karolin Schaps, editing by David Evans)
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WAND) – Governor Bruce Rauner is speaking out after an Ohio man plowed his car into counter-protesters at a white nationalist rally over the weekend.
James Alex Fields Jr. was charged on Monday with second-degree murder and other counts after he drove into a crowd on Saturday. The rally was held by white nationalists and others who oppose a plan to remove from a Charlottesville park of a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee.
Rauner released the following statement about the events: "The deadly violence in Charlottesville this weekend is abhorrent and absolutely an act of domestic terrorism. Racism, hatred and violence have no place in our society. The individuals responsible should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law."
President Trump also spoke on Monday about the attack. He called racism evil and condemned the KKK, neo-Nazis and white supremacist as “criminals and thugs.”
FILE - A Monday July 17, 2017 file photo of EU chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier, right, welcoming British Secretary of State, David Davis, for a meeting at the EU headquarters in Brussels. The British government is fighting back against criticisms that it is divided and unprepared for Brexit, announcing it will publish a set of detailed proposals on customs arrangements, the status of the Ireland-Northern Ireland border and other issues. The Department for Exiting the European Union said Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017, that it would release the first set of position papers this week, more than a year after Britons voted in a referendum to leave the European Union.(AP Photo/Geert Vanden Wijngaer, File)
City of Valdosta Press Release:
Beginning August 1, residential sanitation customers will see an adjustment in their sanitation rates. The current rates for residential sanitation customers will be adjusted an additional $2.50 per month, which remains substantially low compared to other cities.
The last increase was in 2015 and the city strives to keep the rates low for its residents. The residential rate adjustment reflects the increase in materials and operational costs. If you have any questions you can contact the Public Works Department 229-259-3590 for more information.
United 2017: Community Activism & Organizing in an Age of AltReason will gather aspiring and longtime activists for a day of workshops, speakers and resources at the Asbury Hotel in Asbury Park, N.J. "This conference is being organized specifically as a response to what is going on politically, following the election of the new administration as well as the direction Congress is going," said Jersey Pride President Laura Pople.
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TIMES SQUARE, Manhattan — Emergency responders rescued a worker who fell off a ladder and became trapped about 20 stories above the ground in Times Square Wednesday, according to FDNY.
FDNY responded to reports someone fell off a ladder behind a sign at 1 Times Square around 10:50 a.m.
The worker became trapped about 20 stories above the ground, and was rescued by 11:20 a.m., FDNY tweeted.
The person rescued has been hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries, according to FDNY.
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A fire that started in the laundry room of an Elgin mobile home caused tens of thousands of dollars in damage, officials said.
Firefighters responded to reports of a fire on the 800 block of Suzzanne Lane in Elgin at around 10:24 Monday morning, according to a news release from the Elgin Police Department. After confirming no one was inside, officials upgraded the fire to a "working fire" because it had the potential to spread beyond the home, officials said.
No injuries were reported, but the fire caused about $30,000 in damages.
Should come as no surprise that John McDonnell’s PPS, the new Labour MP Karen Lee, is a fan of a mass-murdering dictator who put homosexuals in concentration camps. Meanwhile, after Corbynistas spent the last two weeks trying in vain to distance Jez from the thugs in Venezuela, the geniuses at the Morning Star write “Corbyn is our Chavez”.
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U.S. stock futures on Thursday point to a drop at the open, as analysts say the Federal Reserve’s latest signals were more hawkish than expected, after the central bank sounded determined about normalizing monetary policy.
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BERLIN — German police say that a 19-year-old Afghan asylum-seeker has suffered serious burns after setting himself on fire at a supermarket warehouse in Bavaria.
Police said that the man poured gasoline over himself and set himself ablaze early Monday in Gaimersheim, a town between Nuremberg and Munich. He had bought the gasoline shortly before at a filling station.
The blaze was extinguished swiftly by other people at the scene, but the man was seriously injured.
Grain futures were mixed Monday on the Chicago Board of Trade.
Wheat for Sept. rose 1.75 cents at 4.41 bushel; Sept. corn was up 2 cents at 3.6275 bushel; Sept. oats was off 2.50 cents at $2.6150 a bushel; while Aug. soybeans declined 10 cents at $9.2550 a bushel.
Beef mixed and pork was lower on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Aug. live cattle was off .67 cent at $1.0905 a pound; Aug. feeder cattle rose .53 cent at $1.4230 a pound; while Aug. lean hogs fell .20 cent at $.8445 a pound.
Lufthansa spared antitrust probe after rival's collapse
BERLIN (AP) — Germany's antitrust agency has decided against opening proceedings against Lufthansa over steep price increases following the bankruptcy of former rival Air Berlin last year.
Air Berlin, which was once Germany's second-biggest airline, ended operations in October. That left Lufthansa with a de facto monopoly on several domestic routes for a time.
Federal Cartel Office president Andreas Mundt said Lufthansa tickets were an average 25-30 percent more expensive than a year earlier following Air Berlin's bankruptcy, prompting many complaints. But he said the increase, "though significant, does not justify launching abuse proceedings."
Lufthansa and budget carrier easyJet bought parts of Air Berlin, and easyJet is now operating on German domestic routes.
Mundt noted that Air Berlin's bankruptcy reduced the available capacity and easyJet's arrival then brought down prices.
Courtesy of SHOWTIMEDirector Nick Broomfield‘s Whitney Houston documentary, titled WHITNEY. “CAN I BE ME,” will air on Showtime this August.
The film premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York in April and, as previously reported, arrives in theaters across the U.K. this Friday. The trailer for the movie also debuted last month.
The doc promises to shed light on the late icon’s extraordinary career, as well as her struggles with fame, addiction and her image as a pop star in the …read more
Captain Phasma is to get her own Star Wars comic series
The new series will bridge the gap between The Force Awakens and The Last Jedi, the latter of which hits cinemas later this year.
Star Wars: Captain Phasma will run for four issues and tell how the Captain of the First Order made her escape from Starkiller Base.
Kelly Thompson and Marco Checchetto have written the story, with art from Paul Renaud - whose previous work includes X-Force.
The series is set to launch in September, just two months before The Last Jedi is released.
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For a lively discussion about death, visit the death cafe.
What's that? It's not where bad puns go to die.
It's a series of talks coming to five Okanagan communities in March.
Who wants to have a coffee and discuss death? Three Okanagan women do, and they invite you to join them.
Celebrants Alison Moore and Ingrid Tourigny and death midwifery practitioner and shaman Sue Berlie are hosting the series.
The events are an opportunity to have an honest and respectful conversation about death in a group-directed setting with no judgments. A death cafe is not a grief support or counselling session, however.
Death cafes originated in Europe "to increase awareness of death with a view of helping people make the most of their (finite) lives."
It's said the best preparation for death is to have a great life.
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SAO PAULO May 3 Itaú Unibanco Holding SA will continue to monitor the behavior of loans to large infrastructure companies in Brazil that have been severely affected by a three-year recession, a senior executive said on Wednesday.
Itaú, Brazil's largest bank by assets, will offer a mix of alternatives to infrastructure borrowers, from offering them longer repayment maturities to demanding faster asset divestitures, so they remain current on their loans, Marcelo Kopel, Itaú's head of investor relations, said at a conference call to discuss first-quarter results. (Reporting by Guillermo Parra-Bernal; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
The Glenwood Springs Historical Society sent out 1000 surveys in January and received 366 back. 73% said that history is an important driver for tourism. 51% said that the museum was accurately representing history and 35% said that they weren’t sure.
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Our colleague Matt Vespa picked this up at Townhall over the weekend but I still find myself marveling at it today. The prospect of President Trump building a Great Wall on our southern border continues to divide the nation along partisan lines and it seems as if everyone has to weigh in on the subject.
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Honey Badger's Sister Taking Every Hot Picture She Wants ... And We're Happy About It
Here's proof that all the good genes in the Mathieu family didn't go to Tyrann's freakish athleticism ... his little sister Toya has got mini-Beyonce level hotness.
While her big brother's been slaying the NFL ... Toya's been slaying the 'Gram ... uploading countless hot shots for the world to see.
Enjoy the pics ... but remember, Tyrann sees all, covers all, and makes those who come into his zone pay for their mistakes.
She's still insanely hot though.
(TBI) A year-long investigation by Special Agents with the Drug Investigation Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and multiple other state and local agencies has resulted in the arrest of a Knox County doctor, who is charged with obtaining prescriptions by fraud.
Working with investigators with the Tennessee Department of Health, the Morristown Police Department and the offices of the District Attorneys General from the 3rd, 4th and 6th Judicial Districts, TBI Agents began investigating Dr. Alfred Jackson, Jr., in September, 2016. During the course of the investigation, Agents developed information that Jackson was responsible for fraudulently obtaining prescriptions in Knox County.
On Wednesday, the Knox County Grand Jury returned indictments, charging 40-year-old Alfred Vaughn Jackson, Jr. with 10 counts of Obtaining Prescriptions by Fraud.
Jackson turned himself in to authorities on Friday, and was booked into the Knox County Jail on a $25,000 bond. This investigation remains ongoing.
Jamie Smith’s polished performance has helped her cleaned up at a major award ceremony.
Jamie, housekeeping manager at Sunderland’s Bridges shopping centre, took first place in the Outstanding Customer Services category at the BICSc – British Institute of Cleaning Science – regional awards.
I had no idea at all, I didn’t even know I’d been entered. Jamie Smith
Interserve Facilities Management operates the cleaning contract at the Bridges and Jamie manages a team of 22 staff across the site.
“I had no idea at all, I didn’t even know I’d been entered,” said Jamie, 38, from Sunderland.
“I was shocked to win but it is a massive achievement, not just for me but for everyone in the team.
“It’s fantastic to be recognised by the industry in this way.”
Centre director Andy Bradley said the award was well-deserved: “Jamie’s commitment to the Bridges goes above and beyond the role of cleaning manager.”
Bitcoin Price Hits 10-Day Low As Crypto Markets Tumble
Bitcoin prices continued to edge lower after setting a new all-time high this weekend. Other cryptocurrencies saw a similar shift into the red today.
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Newly developed robot for underwater investigation at the Fukushima's damaged reactor, moves in the water at a Toshiba Corp. test facility in Yokosuka near Tokyo, Thursday, June 15, 2017. The robot, which is nicknamed " Little sunfish," co-developed by the debt-strapped Japanese nuclear and electronics company and the International Research Institute for Nuclear Decommissioning, is ready for deployment this summer at the badly-damaged Unit 3 primary containment vessel to assess its damage and locate parts of melted fuel, believed to be submerged under highly contaminated water. The robot, about the size of a loaf of bread, maneuvers with tail propellers and collects data using two cameras, a dosimeter and lighting that are mounted on it. Shuji Kajiyama AP Photo
Harrison (wrist) will play in Monday's game against the Nets, Rob Fischer of Fox Sports Southeast reports.
Harrison has missed roughly three weeks due to a right wrist injury, but has officially been cleared by the Grizzlies medical staff after going through his pregame routine without issue. It's unclear if Harrison will immediately reclaim a spot in the starting lineup or if he'll come off the bench, though he certainly could face some restrictions considering the lengthy absence. Harrison's return likely means less minutes available for guys like Kobi Simmons, Wayne Selden and Mario Chalmers.
Martins has been on Arsenal’s radar for some time following an exciting spell in Portugal with Sporting Lisbon.
And the Gunners saw their chances of signing him rise this summer when it emerged he may be available for nothing.
Martins was believed to have cancelled his Sporting contract after supporters stormed the club’s training ground.
However, it appears that is not as cut and dry as thought, with Sporting making a last ditch attempt to keep hold of the winger.
Firefighters had to rescue a cat after a fire broke out at a house in Slough this morning.
Crews from Slough Fire Station were called to the scene in Lismore Park at about 8.50am after a cooker caught fire on the ground floor.
The occupants managed to evacuate the house but firefighters had to go back in to save the animal which was upstairs.
The crews used breathing apparatus, two hose reels and thermal imaging equipment while they tackled the fire.
Nobody was hurt but the kitchen was badly damaged while the ground floor suffered smoke damage.
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Guelph police are asking for the public’s help after a woman was found seriously hurt.
Police say on Thursday at around 1 a.m. a 52-year-old woman was found with serious injuries on Waterloo Avenue.
They are asking for anyone with information about this incident to contact them.
MORE than 120 swimmers took part in the regatta’s early morning open water swim events on Saturday.
The winner of the 2km swim was Matt McQuillan in a time of 25 minutes and 41 seconds, while committee member Adam Pennock came second in 26 minutes and 22 seconds.
Sophie Whitworth was the first woman and third overall in a time of 28 minutes and 49 seconds.
Hannah Young, from Wargrave, who swam the Channel in 2014, came fifth in just over 30 minutes.
Former GB rower Alex Partridge won the 1km swim in 12 minutes and 59 seconds, almost a minute faster than last year’s winning time.
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Foligno picked up two assists while adding eight hits and a plus-2 rating in Monday's 5-4 overtime win over the Bruins.
The veteran forward has started to show signs of life offensively, scoring a goal and four points over the last four games, but it's the physical edge to Foligno's recent play that has been the biggest contributor to the Jackets' current eight-game win streak. Expect him to continue throwing his weight around as Columbus looks to lock down a playoff spot.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Netflix is on the verge of surpassing 100 million subscribers, a testament to how much the video streaming service has changed the entertainment landscape since its debut a decade ago.
The milestone will be reached this weekend if Netflix’s projections are correct. Netflix made the prediction Monday with the release of its first-quarter earnings.
The video service added nearly 5 million subscribers during the first three months of the year to end March with 98.7 million customers in roughly 190 countries.
Netflix still has a ways to go to catch up with HBO, the popular pay-TV channel that has served as its role model. HBO has 134 million subscribers worldwide, including viewers who now get the channel on an internet-only service that was inspired by Netflix’s success.
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AMSTERDAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) – Congressman Paul Tonko continued his push for safe drinking water in the Capital Region with a stop Wednesday at the Beech-Nut Nutrition company facility in Amsterdam.
Rep. Tonko said visited the facility to see its inner workings and learn its unique needs and history.
Beech-But relies on the City of Amsterdam water system to supply its manufacturing operation of baby food products, as well as for cleaning and for plant steam generation.
The facility used 65 million gallons of water in 2017.
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This is one of six community hubs in Torfaen, run as part of Age Concern Torfaen's Friends For Life befriending project. These are lunch clubs that also offer activities, such as card and board games, IT classes, arts & crafts, singalongs, knitting groups, pamper days, reading groups, guest speakers, cake decorating and summer trips. People aged 50 and over generally are welcome to attend, including those in the early stages of dementia.
Anthony Crowell, Anarius Brinkley and Copeland Bradford had long touchdown runs and Ledon Davis a 5-yarder for the Aviators, who also received a fumble recovery TD by Bradford.
Fisher Bradshaw was Winfree Bryant’s top tackler.
“We controlled the line of scrimmage,” fourth-year Winfree Bryant coach Jody Criswell said. “Our defensive line was getting consistent penetration. The offensive line was very consistent in making their blocks.
“Overall, it was one of the best all-around team efforts we’ve had since I’ve been here.”
Winfree Bryant will travel to Walter J. Baird for a 6:30 p.m. game Aug. 24.
CAPA – Centre for Aviation stated (05-Oct-2017) Monarch Airlines has proceeded to return aircraft to lessors. The carrier, upon ceasing operations on 02-Oct-2017, has returned a total of nine A320/A321s to their respective lessors as of 04-Oct-2017.
Douglas County’s chief technology officer resigned effective May 4.
Sherri McGee handed her resignation to County Manager Larry Werner.
McGee was hired by Douglas County on Feb. 22, 2016. The chief technology officer oversees the county’s technology services department.
Technology Services Infrastructure and Operations Manager Tammy James will be the acting director in the interim.
PHOENIX (AP) — Survivors of the 2011 mass shooting in Arizona at an event hosted by former U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords say the recent attack on lawmakers at a congressional baseball practice in Virginia shows how vitriolic political discourse has become.
Ron Barber, who took over Giffords' seat in Congress, called for an end to the harsh rhetoric and personal attacks in politics. Other victims said the recent shooting reignited strong feelings about the need for gun control.
Giffords was holding a constituent event outside a grocery store in 2011 when gunman Jared Loughner opened fire, killing six people, including a federal judge and a 9-year-old girl, and shooting Giffords in the head, severely wounding her.
Wednesday's shooting happened in a similarly public place — a popular park and baseball complex in Alexandria, Virginia.
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That ends the proceedings for the day. What a day it was. Record were made only for it to be broken within minutes. Monu Goyat becomes the most expensive player in PKL history after being sold for Rs 1.51 crore. Rahul Chaudhrai held the record for few minutes as he was bought for Rs 1.29 crore.
Nitin Tomar and Deepak Hooda shared the honours with fees of Rs 1.15 crore, while Rishank Devadiga attracted a fee of 1.11 crore.
Fazel Atrachali becomes the most expensive foreign player after being brought for 1 crore. His teammate Abozar Mohajermighani is the most expensive defender with a price of Rs 76 lakh. Surender Nada is the most expensive Indian defender with a fee of Rs 75 lakh
Rayagada: A major fire broke out at the camp of Central Reserved Police Force (CRPF) camp in Rayagada gutting properties worth lakhs.
Reportedly, the fire mishap occurred at around 1 am on Saturday while it took nearly for local fire tenders to douse the blaze.
According to reports, fire broke out at a room of the godown in the camp and the flames engulfed the entire godown damaging several articles of the jawans stored in the godown.
Though the exact reason of the mishap is yet to be ascertained, it is suspected that the fire was caused due to an electrical short circuit.
Charlotte Hornets' Cody Zeller shoots during the first half of Friday’s game. Zeller returned after missing 21 games with a torn meniscus. Chuck Burton AP
Do you recognise this woman?
Police believe she may be able to help them with enquiries into a theft investigation in Skegness.
On March 30, at around 7pm on the Friday evening, a woman entered the Marks and Spencer store on Burgh Road, before placing £120 worth of alcohol in a shopping bag and leaving the store.
She is described as wearing a dark coloured baseball cap, glasses, a dark coloured jacket with a light coloured top underneath and dark coloured bottoms.
If you know anything about the incident, or know the identity of the woman pictured, please contact police on one of the following ways:
- By emailing force.control@lincs.pnn.police.uk, quoting reference 388 of 30 March in the subject box.
- Via the non-emergency number 101, quoting incident 388 of 30 March.
- Through the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.
A man was killed today in a traffic collision between a heavy-duty Ford truck and a small car on the transition road from the Pomona Freeway to the Orange Freeway in Diamond Bar, authorities said. The crash was reported at 5:48 a.m. in a carpool lane on the transition from the westbound Pomona Freeway to the southbound Orange Freeway, said California Highway Patrol Officer Juan Galvan.
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Black Mirror: USS Callister (Netflix)
Paterno (HBO)
The Tale (HBO)
Fahrenheit 451 (HBO)
Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams (Amazon)
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Flint (Lifetime)
Notes from the Field (HBO)
The Child in Time (BBC One)
A Futile and Stupid Gesture (Netflix)
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Cocaine Godmother (Lifetime)
I Am Elizabeth Smart (Lifetime)
Story of a Girl (Lifetime)
George Gently and the New Age (Acorn TV)
Residents of Spilsby are taking more pride in the town since a litter pick last year, according to organisers.
Eight members Spilsby and Hundleby Walkers are Welcome committee recently did a litter pick on the public footpath running behind Spilsby Primary Academy
Secretary Gill Clark said: “Last year we did the same footpath and collected 14 refuse bags of litter - this year we collected seven.
“We feel this has been beneficial to the environment. We have previously been in contact with the school about our litter collection and pupils on the school council have expressed their appreciation and stated that they will do their best to keep the streets clean and tidy.”
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Cannabis with a street value of more than £45,000 has been recovered by police from an address on the Isle of Skye.
The drugs were seized in the Struan area after a search on Monday.
Police said a 37-year-old man has been charged in connection with the find and is expected to appear at Portree Sheriff Court on Wednesday.
Sergeant Bruce Crawford said: “This enforcement action has resulted in a large quantity of controlled drugs being removed from circulation.
“The success of this operation is as a result of information received from the Skye community, who continue to support us in our efforts to disrupt those intent on supplying controlled drugs.
Anyone with information is asked to call 101.
GlaxoSmithKline will scout for deal opportunities in cancer medicine, as well as immunology, as the drugmaker seeks to rebuild its presence in oncology, its new head of pharmaceuticals told Reuters.
In his first public comments since joining GSK in September, Luke Miels said the focus would be mainly on buying or licensing early-stage drugs. The hunt is set to gather pace in the new year with the arrival of new research chief Hal Barron.
The new officers of the Northshore Democratic Women’s Club are, from left, Ann Kirkpatrick, treasurer; Renee Pitre, president; Dianne Broussard Shea, vice president; and Edith Walker, secretary. For information on the group's monthly meetings, email northshoredwc@gmail.com.
Cormier put pen to paper on a one-year deal with Barys Astana (KHL) on Monday.
Following a four-year stint in the QMJHL, Cormier bounced between the NHL and AHL, playing a total of 52 NHL games in which he tallied five points and 18 PIM. The defenseman never cracked the Jets lineup last season, instead spending the entire campaign with the Moose. His move to Russia will be the 2008 second-round pick's first crack at European hockey.
97 Mississippi shelter dogs flown to get East Coast homes
MCCOMB, Miss. (AP) — Dogs from Mississippi shelters have been flown to the East Coast for their new homes.
News outlets report a charter plane landed Sunday morning at McComb-Pike County Airport and departed with nearly 100 dogs.
The Enterprise-Journal reports the flight had left shortly before noon with 97 dogs from shelters in McComb, Clarksdale, Hattiesburg and DeSoto County. The dogs were bound for New Jersey, where an animal shelter would help them get adopted and find permanent homes.
Wings of Rescue, greatergood.org and freekibble.com sponsored the trip.
Wings of Rescue CEO Ric Browde is a Beverly Hills, California, record producer who was involved in the 1980s glam metal scene and worked with Poison and Ted Nugent. Browde says the flight was his 51st this year and that he did 184 last year.
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The Orville is asked to help strike a peace treaty between two cultures at war, but tensions escalate when Ed and Kelly find a familiar face.
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Valentine’s Day is a celebration of love for some, but also a dreaded day for others. There are those that are single and don’t want to be reminded of it, and then there are those in casual relationships that don’t want to be too serious who find themselves in an awkward spot on Valentine’s Day.
You can count Joel Embiid into that latter category. Reality TV star Olivia Pierson posted a picture to Instagram on Tuesday night claiming Embiid as her Valentine and said that he had “docked his ship” with her. Embiid made sure to put an end to any Valentine talk by commenting on her post that it was “Old news I’m not trusting this process,” as pointed out by The Philly Voice.
Martino secured his only target for nine yards in Sunday's 17-16 win over the Panthers.
The speedster played a minor role in the offense despite the absence of yet another important pass-catcher in Cameron Brate (back). Martino was able to provide a couple of big plays through his 2016 tenure with the Bucs, and likely flashed enough to be in the mix for a depth role in 2017.
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IDAHO FALLS — A local man who went missing over a week ago has still not been found.
Jimmy Rodriguez, 55, was last seen around 5 p.m. on Jan. 24, near the grain silos on Lindsay Boulevard.
Rodriguez is 4’11” and 110 lbs. with black hair and brown eyes. He has a cut on his forehead above his left eye. He was wearing a gray jacket, blue hospital pants, and a multicolor beanie.
According to a news release, the family is concerned about his well-being as they typically do not go this long without seeing him and because of potential medical issues. He is not believed to be a threat to the public.
Idaho Falls Police Department spokesperson Holly Cook told EastIdahoNews.com all available patrol units are searching for Rodriguez and Jedidiah Hall, the teen who went missing on Jan. 22.
Please call 911 or dispatch at (208) 529-1200 with any information.
There was no earthquake election, as in the presidential race, but Amber Brach-Williams, the Republican challenger to Democratic incumbent Mary Dudley, won a stunning victory Tuesday, November 8. "I'm happy," Ms. Brach-Williams said as she received congratulations from the party's faithful after the polls closed at the American Legion Hall, the Republican's election night headquarters.
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(AP) – A Mexican national sentenced to eight years in prison for voter fraud in Texas says she was wrongly used by authorities as an example of fraud. Rosa Maria Ortega, who was brought to Texas as an infant, says she held a green card and always believed she was allowed to vote. The 37-year-old Ortega told the Fort Worth Star-Telegram that she didn’t understand the difference between a permanent resident and a citizen. She likely will be deported once she’s released from prison.
The Tarrant County district attorney’s office says it previously offered Ortega a plea deal for probation. But her lawyer says it was rejected because it likely would have resulted in her deportation. Ortega was convicted in Fort Worth last week on two felony counts of illegal voting.
May 3 Innocoll Holdings Plc-
* Innocoll Holdings - on May 2, 2017, co entered confidential separation agreement,general release with jose carmona, current chief financial officer
* Innocoll Holdings Plc - separation agreement provides for voluntary termination of employment relationship between company and carmona - sec filing
* Innocoll Holdings Plc - on May 1, 2017, jose carmona notified company that he will resign from his position as chief financial officer of company
* Innocoll Holdings Plc - on May 1, 2017, company appointed pat hutchison as interim chief financial officer of company, effective immediately Source text: (bit.ly/2pvX6XW) Further company coverage:
Around 450 teachers have left the ASTI union in the first three months of the year.
The union is meeting in Killarney this afternoon with restoration of pay being top of the agenda.
ASTI vice president Ger Curtin said that he understands why some people are unhappy with their management.
The ASTI has been involved in a number of disputes over the past year, and Mr Curtin said that they do not want any more strikes.
"Well, who wants to close schools? In an ideal world, no, we don't want to close schools, certainly not," he said.
"Our main focus is our student, primarily, and our colleagues who are not being treated properly.
"If you think about this now, surely to God anybody would say: 'Can we not get this sorted?'."
CLAREMORE, Okla. — Officials say a jockey who was injured during a race at a northeastern Oklahoma track has died.
The Cherokee Nation says jockey Mario Chavez was injured Saturday at Will Rogers Downs after his horse crashed into the inside rail, throwing him to the ground. Gunnar Enlow, whose family owns the farm where the 42-year-old Chavez worked, says Chavez was pronounced dead at the hospital on Sunday.
Chavez bred and raced horses for 26 years in northeastern Oklahoma. He won the Tulsa State Fair stakes in July.
The Cherokee Nation owns and operates the racetrack in Claremore, about 25 miles northeast of Tulsa.
WILDWOOD, N.J. (AP) — Police in a New Jersey beach town have released body camera footage showing the violent arrest of a Philadelphia woman cited for underage drinking over the Memorial Day weekend.
A bystander posted video online showing a Wildwood police officer punching Emily Weinman in the head during the Saturday arrest. The 20-year-old woman faces several charges, including aggravated assault on a police officer.
The body camera footage released on Wednesday shows an officer as he confronts and argues with Weinman over the discovery of alcoholic iced tea drinks in her possession. Wildwood officials say the videos show Weinman assaulting the officers first.
Police have identified the officers involved as Thomas Cannon, John Hillman and Robert Jordan.
Weinman’s lawyer say the videos show police overreacted.
Lawmakers Nearing Tax Reform Markups, Brady Says
Republican lawmakers are working toward nailing down key components of the upcoming tax reform bill and getting closer to holding markups, House Ways and Means Committee Chair Kevin Brady, R-Texas, said October 5.
Brady said that while there are still disagreements among lawmakers on some issues, Republicans are "farther along and settled on a great number" of issues. "We're in those key weeks right now," he told reporters during a briefing.
Uber has lost yet another executive to continue the exodus of departures at the transportation company, Automotive News reports. This time, it’s Uber VP of Global Vehicle Programs Sherif Marakby, who helped launch Uber’s self-driving program in Pittsburgh.
It’s not clear why Marakby left but Uber told Auto News that it was not related to the lawsuit with Waymo. It’s also not clear if he left as a result of the sexual harassment allegations, but something tells me that scandal probably didn’t make him particularly pumped to stick around. Marakby joined Uber last April after working at Ford for 25 years.
In the past few months, a gazillion people have left Uber. Ok, a gazillion is a bit of an exaggeration, but Marakby’s departure comes not too long after Uber lost its head of comms, president, head of AI Labs, VP of growth and SVP of engineering.
I’ve reached out to Uber and will update this story if I hear back.
Fire officials are responding to reports of several brush fires burning along the Byron Highway in East Alameda County Wednesday afternoon.
"Due to the whipping winds, we’re seeing several small fires spotting in fields across Byron Highway," the Byron-Bethany Irrigation District said on Twitter.
East Contra Costa County Fire Protection District said "everyone" has been dispatched to the scene.
CAL Fire officials are flying a helicopter over the area, "performing water drops," the Irrigation District said.
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TORONTO, Ont. – Western Star is offering a rebate to members of the Women’s Trucking Federation of Canada.
The Western Star 4700, 4900 and 5700XE models qualify for the rebates of up to US$2,500. Customers must be a member for at least 90 days prior to purchase.
“Western Star is dedicated to promoting diversity in the trucking industry, and our ongoing partnership with the Women’s Trucking Federation of Canada is part of that commitment,” said Samantha Parlier, vice-president, Western Star marketing and strategy. “We are pleased to offer this special rebate to the members of this important organization.”
Western Star is a corporate member of the Women’s Trucking Federation of Canada, which claims more than 300 members.
A study by Homes.com of 2,000 Americans asked people to conceptualize their dream home. Here is the average American dream home:
– Four bedrooms, three bathrooms, an abundance of wood and glass, a two-car garage, and a view of the beach.
– Average size: 2,756 square feet.
– Hardwood floors.
– An open gourmet kitchen with stainless-steel appliances and smart-home technology.
– A backyard deck, walk-in closet, pool, fireplace, and a balcony with a view.
– Plenty of storage.
– Beach-house décor.
– The nearest neighbors would be “down the street.”
What would your Dream Home have to have? Here’s more from the NY POST.
Kara Goldin started the company Hint, to make water taste better with natural flavors. She read "How to Make a Spaceship" by Julian Guthrie, which taught her that dreams can happen with a lot of creativity and hard work.
Finally, Bobbi Brown, who founded one of America's top makeup brands under her own name, suggests everyone read "Breaking Night" by Liz Murray. The memoir proves that with hard work and a positive attitude, anything is possible when you put your mind to it.
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Cabinet has noted the award of a $119M contract for the construction of a “proper” bridge at Moruca in Region One, Minister of State Joseph Harmon announced last week.
Speaking at a post-cabinet press briefing, Harmon informed that government is seeking to “clear up a mess” which was created when less than satisfactory rehabilitation works were done on the bridge in 2014.
This contract which was on a list of 24 that recently engaged the attention of cabinet was awarded to Ramzanalli Khan Construction. Harmon reminded that the bridge was constructed in the 1980s and at the time facilitated pedestrian traffic only. It was subsequently upgraded for vehicular movement, he said before adding that in 2014 it was rehabilitated. “Many of us are aware of the work done at that bridge which after the expenditure of large sums of money was still not possible for it to be properly used”, he said…..
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A 28-year-old California woman was arrested on Saturday for pointing a gun at another driver during a road rage incident northwest of Forest Grove.
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office says they pulled Christina Salazar over near NW Gales Creek Road and NW David Hill Road after the other driver reported her.
Officers found an unloaded 9mm handgun in the center console of her car.
Salazar is charged with menacing and unlawful possession of firearms.
Trevor Cahill reassumed his place in the rotation between Clayton Richard and Jered Weaver on Sunday, as though the Padres hadn't missed a beat. In fact, Cahill and the Padres did miss one beat -- when Cahill skipped his most recent start due to a lower-back strain.
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18-year-old Aislynn Hessler has been found safe & sound by local Mounties (Comox Valley RCMP)
The Comox Valley RCMP is thanking the public for their assistance in locating a missing girl.
18-year-old Aislynn “Lynn” Hessler was reported missing earlier Wednesday. Constable Rob Gardner of the Comox Valley RCMP says she has since been located safe & sound.
Gardner and the RCMP thank all those that assisted with the investigation.
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17 photos of Red Arrow jet arriving in Broadgate ahead of RAF 100 event
The event, which will celebrate the centenary of the RAF, is one of many taking place across the country
It will only be a matter of time until we don’t see her anywhere. And yes, I understand what she did, but why do we have to take her down all over the place? Hulu dropped it, Paramount Network, TV Land, and CMT have pulled their scheduled re-runs. I like watching the re-runs, I like the show, I like the family. Can’t we just (if we must) cancel the show, yet keep on the re-runs?!
I read somewhere that someone suggested making it “The Dan Show” and going from there. While I would totally miss Roseanne Conner, I would still like to see the family and how they carry on. I mean really – don’t you want to find out if Darlene and David ever get back together?
Merrifield will get the day off for Wednesday's series finale against Minnesota, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports.
Merrifield has put together a modest six-game hitting streak, batting .320 with five RBI over that stretch. He'll make way for Ryan Goins, who's slated to bat eighth.
BAR HARBOR — Area plant lovers will have a chance to pick up a wide selection of native and ornamental garden plants at the annual Wild Gardens of Acadia’s benefit plant sale at St. Saviour’s Episcopal Church on Mount Desert Street on Saturday, June 9, from 9 a.m. until noon.
The sale features plants grown in area greenhouses and split from beds in area gardens. Offerings include native plants, vegetable seedlings, herbs, annuals and perennials. Plants are donated to the sale by local nurseries, numerous private estates and the Wild Gardens volunteers’ personal gardens.
“This annual benefit event has been held each year since 1961. It’s a venerable spring tradition and a great opportunity to fill your garden and landscape with a fabulous variety of plants,” a Wild Gardens spokesperson said.
The sale is held rain or shine. All proceeds help support the Wild Gardens of Acadia, a volunteer committee of Friends of Acadia.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - KRG Capital Partners:
* KRG CAPITAL PARTNERS SAYS HAS SOLD CONVERGINT TECHNOLOGIES TO A FUND MANAGED BY PRIVATE EQUITY GROUP OF ARES MANAGEMENT LP Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Snow emergencies are being declared as Metro Detroit is expected to get several inches of snow.
FORECAST: Scattered light snow Saturday night
Snow emergencies in effect:
Dearborn: The city is declaring a snow emergency at 9 p.m. Saturday. Officials said all vehicles should be moved off roadways, as the snow will be plowed curb to curb.
The city is declaring a snow emergency at 9 p.m. Saturday. Officials said all vehicles should be moved off roadways, as the snow will be plowed curb to curb. St. Clair: The city of St. Clair has declared a snow emergency, effective 8 p.m. Saturday.
What is a snow emergency?
Communities will declare a snow emergency during major snow events. Residents are asked to keep their vehicles parked in driveways and off roadways to allow for snow removal.
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In the last four years the Narendra Modi government has come up with plenty of slogans, each more punchy than the other, to spell out its priorities and accomplishments in office.
But what have the slogans achieved? Utkarsh Mishra/Rediff.com does a quick reality check.
This is Viktor Knavs, Melania Trump's father. He is 73 y/o.
President Donald Trump is 70 y/o. pic.twitter.com/N2Ka0n1RT0
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 3 Evening' game
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Missouri Lottery's "Pick 3 Evening" game were:
8-0-0
(eight, zero, zero)
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White Shield students part of variety of events
By STU MERRY
BHG News Service
The community of White Shield, and White Shield School, celebrated Native American Month in a big way.
Along with having the Missoula Children’s Theater visit, the school hosted international artist Jackie Bird. The community also hosted the Mother Corn celebration.
Bird, a member of the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation, as well as the Sisseton-Wahpeton Dakota tribes, shared her talents with students at the school.
She encouraged students to paint in a coloring book she’s had published. Students created parfleche boxes. (Small cardboard boxes covered with canvas, painted with Arikara designs.)
Rhett Ingram flew this Confederate flag on the antenna of his truck on Confederate Memorial Day while picking up his son and daughter from Heathwood Hall Episcopal School. After several incidents, he said he was told he couldn’t come on campus with the flag. The school said it has a duty to protect the learning environment. 10/6/17 Tim Dominick tdominick@thestate.com
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Bath is known for its Roman-built baths, Georgian architecture and World Heritage status.
But while a lot of the city remains the same, there have been some massive changes.
There has been a few additions to the city in recent years and some key buildings have been modernised.
Do you recognise these 2008 to the present day images of the city?
1. James Street West
2. Bath College
3. The Gainsborough Hotel
4. Dorchester Street
5. Apex Hotel
6. SouthGate
7. Premier Inn, James Street West
News 100: Free sewing training in Alwar of Rajasthan, hundreds of women get certificates
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The Embr Wave is a wearable that helps you stay warm in freezing-cold offices, or cools your off when it’s too hot — here’s what it’s like to use
Of course it’s no surprise given the sheer level of secrecy around the LucasFilm movies that the actress - who plays newcomer Rose in The Last Jedi - is keeping tight-lipped on if she’ll be back.
But given the very nature of these films, it wouldn’t be a huge shock if a few supporting or even main players were to be killed off.
Speaking to Entertainment Weekly, Tran insisted that she doesn’t know if she’ll be needed to shoot scenes for Episode 9, due 2019.
“Let me know if you hear anything,” she joked.
Thor Ian Valdmanis, 52, of New Canaan was stopped on Elm Street after police were dispatched in response to reports of a gray jeep driving erratically near South Avenue and Cherry street on Sunday April 16, at 4:24 in the afternoon. When police stopped the driver of the jeep, Valdmanis, they said he displayed signs of intoxication and he subsequently failed a Standardized Field Sobriety Test. He was taken into the New Canaan Police Headquarters where he was processed for the charges of operation while under the influence and operating a motor vehicle without a license. According to police, he provided a Blood Alcohol Concentration /BAC/ of .27. (A BAC of .08 or above legally intoxicated for an adult in Connecticut). He posted $250 bond and was issued a court date of April 28.
Fareed asks an expert panel about Trump's controversial moves on Jerusalem. How will they affect diplomacy and geopolitics in the Middle East?
Source: CNN
“Mr. Bannon is adored by white supremacists, white nationalists, anti-Semites, neo-Nazis, and the KKK. It’s not hard to see why. If the President-elect is serious about rejecting bigotry, hatred, and violence from his supporters, he must rescind Stephen Bannon’s appointment. This man shouldn’t be allowed to visit the White House ― let alone run it.”
Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth stopped in Rockford Friday as part of National Manufacturing Day.
Duckworth toured United Technologies Corporation and touched on the importance of manufacturing in our area.
She spoke at the Chicago Rockford International Airport and said the manufacturing companies in our area are state of the art
"There's some exciting work that's being done here, especially in the aerospace industry," said Duckworth. "People often don't realize how much innovation is going on right here in Rockford with companies."
Like UTC and AAR that are heavily investing in future technologies when it comes to aerospace.
National Manufacturing Day first started in 2012.
London Fire Claims 12 As Death Toll Rises
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London police confirm 12 dead, but fear a rising death toll from a fire overnight in a public housing high-rise where tenants had long complained of shoddy conditions.
Feb 2(Reuters) - Jiangsu Huasheng Tianlong Photoelectric Co Ltd
* Says it and sub-subsidiary signed equipment and accessories sales contracts worth 32.7 million yuan in total, with a Shenzhen-based technology firm, during period from Aug. 18, 2017 to Jan. 30
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Insurer Sheds Wrongful Seizure Suit Over Congo Plane Crash
A company whose airplane crashed in the Democratic Republic of Congo in 2012 cannot pursue its lawsuit alleging aviation insurance provider Global Aerospace Inc. unlawfully kept possession of valuable salvaged parts and let them deteriorate, a Delaware ...read more
April 5 Great Panther Silver Ltd:
* Great Panther Silver announces management changes
* Great Panther Silver Ltd - Robert Archer, president and CEO, has advised that he will be stepping down during 2017
* Great Panther Silver - Archer will remain in his current executive role until a successor has been appointed, and thereafter as a member of board. Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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FAYETTEVILLE (KFSM) - It should come as a surprise to no one that Blaine Knight will start on the mound for Arkansas in the Fayetteville Regional opener on Friday.
The junior right-hander has been as close to perfect all season as you'll ever see a pitcher in the SEC. Knight is 10-0 with a 2.78 ERA in 15 starts this season.
Knight will start against Oral Roberts on Friday with first pitch scheduled for 2:00 p.m. The Golden Eagles did not see Knight in their two games against the Razorbacks in the postseason in 2017.
There was some question as if Kacey Murphy would get the start for Arkansas as he has more rest based on his previous outing in the SEC Tournament but both pitchers will have more than seven days off between starts. Murphy will now start the game on Saturday at either 2:00 pm or 7:00 pm, based on the outcome of Friday's contest.
CINCINNATI (AP) - Three orphaned manatees have found temporary homes in Ohio.
The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden welcomed a 1-year-old female calf Tuesday. A male calf named Heavy Falcon and an unnamed female calf also arrived Tuesday at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium.
Cincinnati Zoo staff says the calf will be named Daphne They say she is swimming and interacting with three orphaned males at the zoo's Manatee Springs. Visitors will be able to see the group Thursday.
The new additions in Columbus join four other manatees at the zoo's Manatee Coast exhibit and could be visible to the public sometime Tuesday.
The hope is the manatees will be returned to their natural habitats in Florida. The Ohio zoos participate in the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Manatee Rescue and Rehabilitation Program.
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Police say they are looking for a diverse pool of qualified applicants who have traits and characteristics to include treating everyone fairly, having a high level of integrity, respect for others, as well as a commitment to service. Upon selection, recruits will attend the Northern Nevada Law Enforcement Academy.
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06/14/17 – 5:44 P.M.Century Health is losing executive director Tina Pine later this month. Fund development director Gary Bright said that they have someone ready to take care of things for the time being.
Gary Bright
Pine’s last day is June 30th. She will be the new Director of Social Services at the Good Shepherd Home in Fostoria. She had served at Century health for 23 years.
A 13-year-old boy was injured after a tree fell onto his tent at Camp Michaels in Union, KY.
Dean Beard Council Scout Executive Tom Dugger said the tree fell on the tent of two scouts about 3 a.m. Wednesday morning.
He said the tree landed on one of the scouts, the second scout removed the tree and covered his tent mate with his sleeping bag to prevent him from going in shock. He then ran to get help.
This incident happened in the north end of the camp in the 3400 block of Hathaway Road just west of Union in Boone County.
The injured scout is in stable condition at Children's Hospital.
Dugger said the 13-year-old asked his doctor if he would be able to attend summer camp and the doctor said he could.
They were at camp for a leadership training for older scouts. The uninjured scout is remaining at camp to complete his training.
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WASHINGTON (AP) - The Federal Reserve's latest survey of business conditions found manufacturing activity accelerating in many parts of the country in late April and early May, even as some businesses expressed concern about uncertainty caused by rising trade tensions.
The Fed said Wednesday that its survey described the economy as expanding at a moderate pace with more than half of the central bank's 12 regions reporting a pickup in industrial activity and a third of those districts describing manufacturing conditions as "strong."
The survey was taken after the Trump administration announced plans to institute tariffs of 25 percent on steel imports and 10 percent on aluminum, actions designed to boost domestic producers.
It will inform discussions when the central bank meets next month, when it is expected to raise rates.
DALLAS, TX (WCMH) — The Texas church says someone stole the flag from its sanctuary and left behind an anonymous note.
“I didn’t agree with your flag so I took it down. P.S. There are only 2 genders,” Rev. Patrick Price read from the note to KTVT.
The Community Unitarian Universalist Church prides itself on being an open-minded congregation, but on Saturday night, someone stole their rainbow flag and replaced it with the Stars and Stripes.
“We’re not naïve. We realize when we put up the first flag, someone might decide they want to remove it. And so we decided that we would have a flag in reserve. This will be a new symbol of our renewed commitment to being a welcoming congregation,” church member Betsy Friauf told KTVT.
The church said it plans on replacing the flag.
Fadzayi Mahere | Did you know that the current doctors’ on-call allowance amounts to $1.20 per hour?
Did you know that a pint of blood at a government hospital costs $130.00?
To put things into perspective, it means that doctors have to work for 100 hours on call in order to afford a pint of blood.
One of their key demands is that the rate goes up to $10 per hour which amounts to $720.00 a month. One shift lasts between 8 and 12 hours.
We must all rally behind them and support their cause. Their nationwide strike action which starts today is designed to achieve some sort of improvement to the public health delivery system. We can’t expect them to exhibit a perfect bedside manner and be attentive when dealing with us when their working conditions are poor.
We went to Parirenyatwa General Hospital to speak to the President of the Zimbabwe Hospital Doctors Association. Advocate Fadzayi Mahere
The keynote speaker was former Harrisburg High and NFL star Robert Tate.
Many of the top prep athletes from central Pennsylvania were on hand for the event.
Check out the photos from the red carpet as well as shots of the award winners in the gallery above.
May 2 Geoop Ltd
* total revenue grew by 5.6% in q3 fy17 over q2 fy17, after growing 11% in q2 fy17 over q1 fy17
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Baton Rouge doctor wins big on 'Jeopardy'
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BATON ROUGE - A local doctor walked away from 'Jeopardy' a winner Monday, beating out her two opponents by a wide margin.
On Monday afternoon's episode of the Alex Trebek-hosted game show, Dr. LaKedra Pam finished out with $24,801, beating the competition by more than $20,000. Pam is an OB/GYN at Woman's Hospital in Baton Rouge.
The final Jeopardy question which secured her win was as follows: Taiji the Great Ultimate, is the source of this pair that's represented by the color orange and azure respectively.
Pam was one of two contestants to correctly answer with "What are Yin & Yang?"
Pam is expected to return to the game show for another round Tuesday afternoon.
REUTERS: At least three people were injured, including the suspected gunman, in a shooting on Wednesday at a United Parcel Service facility in San Francisco, local media reported.
San Francisco police on Twitter confirmed a shooting had taken place and advised people to avoid the area.
The suspect was hospitalized in police custody, local media reported.
Victims were taken to the Priscilla Chan and Mark Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, spokesman Brent Andrew said. He said he could not say how many patients were taken to the hospital or give their conditions.
It was not immediately clear if anyone had died.
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The shooting occurred in the area of a United Parcel Service facility, CBS San Francisco and other local media outlets reported, citing authorities. A San Francisco police representative could not immediately be reached for comment.
(Reporting by Alex Dobuzinskis in Los Angeles; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama and Tom Brown)
When in Minnesota — in February — you do as the Minnesotans do: go ice fishing. But braving the cold weather is easier with the comforts of home inside an ice house, parked right on top of the frozen lake. (Published Friday, Feb 2, 2018)
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Traffic to and from Antwerp, Europe’s second-biggest port, was halted on Monday after a container ship ran aground on the banks of the river Scheldt which connects the port to the North Sea.
A spokeswoman said workers were trying to tow the 366-meter CSCL Jupiter away but could not say when this would be completed.
“We’re heading for low tide in the coming hours, that does not make things easier,” the spokeswoman said.
Covering a space of 20,000 football fields, the port of Antwerp is the 15th largest container port in the world and handles 214 million tonnes of maritime freight each year.
(Reporting by Robert-Jan Bartunek; editing by Alison Williams)
The irony, the Republican congress just reauthorized the law to spy on American citizens made the entire ‘FISA Memo – Russiagate’ debacle possible.
Glenn Greenwald examines what exactly are the justified circumstances where the government can legally put surveillance on and listen in on Americans.
How often are FISA requests turned down by the secretive FISA Courts?
According to Grennwald, “almost never”…
“There is something like a 99.8% approval rate. The FISA court is a joke in terms of whether or not it provides real safeguards or oversight for how the NSA and FBI can spy on American citizens.” “They basically rubber stamp whatever is put in front of them.”
BERLIN — Budget airline Ryanair says it is taking an initial 24.9 per cent stake in an Austrian-based airline being set up by former Formula 1 driver Niki Lauda.
It plans to raise its holding to 75 per cent .
LaudaMotion is the successor to Niki, long a subsidiary of bankrupt Air Berlin, which Lauda bought back after it fell victim to its parent's financial woes. It plans to operate scheduled and charter flights from Germany, Austria and Switzerland to largely Mediterranean destinations.
Ryanair said Tuesday that it plans to increase its stake to 75 per cent "as soon as possible," subject to European Union approval.
Petra Kvitova came from a set down to beat Anett Kontaveit in the Cincinnati opener on Monday.
Hurricane season this year was rough on the economy: Harvey and Irma likely erased September job growth, and half of Puerto Rico is still without running water two weeks after Maria struck. A silver lining for Puerto Ricans could be the repeal of the Jones Act, which blocks ships from docking on the island unless they are American-built and operated, and has been temporarily lifted in the wake of the storm. If it were repealed entirely, increased competition from foreign ships would drive down prices of deliveries to the island and speed up the long recovery ahead, but could negatively effect Florida's shipping and shipbuilding industry. On another note, we discuss sexual harassment allegations against Harvey Weinstein with an editor who's been on the prominent movie producer's case for a long time.
The moment we've been waiting for has arrived people! Hey Arnold creator Craig Bartlett released the first trailer for the anticipated Hey Arnold!: The Jungle Movie during New York Comic Con 2017 on Friday afternoon, which was met with a standing ovation. And yes, it's as epic as many of us fans would imagine it to be.
The trailer picks up a year after where we left Arnold and his friends during the series finale 15 years ago, as he continues his quest to find out the truth about his parents. The sixth-graders win a trip to San Lorenzo, which just happens to be the exact location where Arnold's parents disappeared. So naturally, he uses this chance to unlock the mystery. Arnold, along with Gerald, Rhonda, Helga and Phoebe partake in a daring adventure that could potentially either bring them closer together or tear their friendships apart.
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(CNN) Tom Arnold, actor and ex-husband of Roseanne Barr, said Wednesday he was not surprised by the cancellation of ABC's hit sitcom "Roseanne" after the show's star went on a racist Twitter rant.
"I had a feeling this was going to happen when I first heard it was coming back," Arnold told CNN's Anderson Cooper on "AC360."
Arnold, a former writer on the original "Roseanne" suggested that Barr's support of President Donald Trump's conspiracy theories played a part in her downfall.
"When I read her social media in the very beginning, and I saw how she was so into the conspiracy stuff with Donald Trump and so how far gone she was, and the 'pizzagate' and Hillary is a pedophile and Obama wasn't born here, she was, you know, a 'birther,' and how crazy that was -- I just knew that this would not end well," Arnold said.
In one of the tweets that sparked outrage, she wrote, "Muslim brotherhood & planet of the apes had a baby=vj."
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A Federal High Court in Abuja stopped the planned sale of 9 mobile while ruling on a ex parte motion brought by the shareholders. This came after Teleology emerged the preferred bidder for 9 mobile.
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KAMPALA, July 4 (Reuters) - The Ugandan shilling posted gains for a second straight day on Wednesday, helped by a scarcity of local currency liquidity in the interbank market.
At 1017 GMT commercial banks quoted the shilling at 3,840/3,850, stronger than Tuesday’s close of 3,850/3,860.
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Fuzzy Friends Rescue will present its 16th annual New Year's Eve Barkin' Ball benefit from 7:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Saturday at the Waco Convention Center, 100 Washington Ave. With a theme of "Fire and Ice," the event will include live music from the Sauce the Band, a dinner buffet, and silent and audible auctions. The Bosque Basin Water Supply Corporation has rescinded a boil-water notice it issued Dec. 19 for its water customers.
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The days of standing in line for new technology releases are apparently over, thanks internet.
Fox 5 out of San Diego attempted to run an exciting clip on the release of Nintendo's new NES Classic edition at a local Best Buy, but things didn't quite go as planned. There wasn't a big stampede or anything terrible, there was actually just nothing.
It appears as if only two people showed up to check out the launch, likely because most people pre-ordered theirs on the internet.
ROCHESTER, Mich. — Jalen Hayes scored a career-high 30 points and grabbed 10 rebounds and Oakland rolled to an 82-50 victory over Chicago State on Saturday.
Hayes was 12 of 14 from the floor and collected his fifth straight double-double and the 31st of his career. Freshman Stan Scott added a career-best 15 points for Oakland (6-4), which has won five of its last six games and is 4-0 at home.
Fred Sims Jr. scored 16 points and made three 3-pointers to lead Chicago State (2-10).
The Grizzlies shot 26 of 59 from the field (45 per cent) and made 26 of 34 free throws but missed 19 3-point attempts.
Martez Walker made two 3s for six of his nine points as Oakland opened the game on a 20-5 run and built a 37-23 halftime lead. The Grizzlies started the second half on an 11-0 run, capped by Hayes’ dunk, and cruised from there.
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Part of a road overbridge collapsed in Andheri West on Tuesday morning. Part of the Gokhale bridge, a crossing which connects Andheri East to West, gave in at around 7.30 am. The Mumbai Fire Brigade, city police and ambulance services were deployed at the site to remove the debris. At least five people suffered injuries, two are critical.
Due to the collapse, slow and fast trains on the Western Line have been halted. Traffic has been temporarily suspended below and above the bridge as well.
This image released by Focus Features shows Jacob Tremblay, from left, Jaeden Lieberher and Naomi Watts in a scene from “The Book of Henry.” Alison Cohen Rosa AP
(Dunes Clean-up)…It is the 20th Annual Dunes Cleanup.
It is hosted by United Desert Gateway. It is a completely voluntary event. It is scheduled for January 14th. It is a family fun way to help keep the Dunes open. For more information call Charla at 760-337-4155.
Day campers attend ‘Touch a Truck’ event
JACKSON, Tenn. — The hot and humid weather on Wednesday didn’t stop kids from enjoying a favorite summertime tradition.
The Jackson Parks and Rec department hosted its annual “Touch a Truck” event. Everything from fire trucks to utility bucket trucks were at the Jackson Fairgrounds Park where day campers were invited to come out and see the equipment up close for a one-of-a-kind experience.
“It’s also a time for them to come and see the big trucks and heavy equipment that they see throughout the city,” Administrator of Recreations Bridgett Parham said. “They get to speak with the drivers and operators to learn what the purpose of the equipment is. So it’s just about having fun and learning.”
In addition to meeting with the men and women who operate the equipment every day, the children were treated to games and entertainment as well as breakfast and lunch.
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Nashville International Airport has been named the fastest growing airport of its size in the country following a surge in passenger traffic last year. Airport officials say that more than 12.9 million passengers traveled in and out of BNA last year, an all-time record for the fourth consecutive year in a row.
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Neiman Marcus Group has decided to remove the “for sale” sign on the company after talks with Hudson’s Bay Co. failed to produce a deal. The company, which is carrying nearly $5 billion in debt, has decided that its best chance for success is remaining independent and investing in data analytics and e-commerce.
In the Hairoun Biabou Football League Dondre Smith netted twice as Pride and Joy (1) defeated Overland FC 2-1 yesterday afternoon at the Biabou Playing Field.
The goal for Overland was scored by Terris Joseph.
Walvaroo City gained a 4-nil victory over Mt. Grenan. Goals were scored by Dorian Dallaway, Brad Richards, Juma Gilkes and Enrique Millington.
On Saturday, Deshawn Kydd and Kenya Trimmingham scored a goal each as Biabou United beat Lauders FC 2-nil, and defending champions, SV United of Georgetown had a 1-nil win over Brotherhood FC, through a goal scored by Jamal Blake.
Grove Street Ballers will meet Pride and Joy (1) in this afternoon’s match at 4:30 also at the Biabou Playing Field.
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AZZ Inc. has received a consensus broker rating score of 5.00 from the one brokers that provide coverage for the stock, Zacks Investment Research reports. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a strong sell rating.
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Investigators say a 37-year-old McDonald man has been arrested for allegedly taking nude pictures of a teenage girl. U.S. Marshals and Warren police arrested Jasen Schiebel on Monday on a warrant issued by the McDonald Police Department.
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The Moncks Corner Police Department is the first police agency in Berkeley County to use a drug that can save people who overdose.
Officers are carrying the drug Narcan while on duty.
Narcan can reverse a person's drug overdose caused by heroin and other opioids.
Chief Rick Ollic says all of his officers have been trained by the State Department of Health and Environmental Control on how to use Narcan.
The Charleston Police Department has been using Narcan since last year.
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WASHINGTON — A bipartisan group of five senators will travel to Puerto Rico Saturday to survey damage from Hurricane Maria and monitor relief efforts.
The hurricane has killed at least 34 people and most residents are still without electricity.
Democratic lawmakers participating in the trip are Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand of New York, Tim Kaine of Virginia and Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut.
Republican Sens. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin and Cory Gardner of Colorado will also make the trip. The Department of Homeland Security is co-ordinating the visit.
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High-level advisers close to then-presidential nominee Donald Trump were in constant communication during the campaign with Russians known to US intelligence, multiple current and former intelligence, law enforcement and administration officials tell CNN.
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The project began with the ERC team offering 120 Iftar meals to the people of Haffat Kreish, which was followed by their visit to Bi’r Al Kadma, where they distributed 120 Iftar meals. They concluded the project by visiting Al Manasara, where they offered 200 Iftar meals, bringing happiness to the people through their charitable deeds during Ramadan.
SACRAMENTO (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday evening's drawing of the California Lottery's "Fantasy 5" game were:
05-11-16-23-32
(five, eleven, sixteen, twenty-three, thirty-two)
Estimated jackpot: $72,000
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Q. Can DNS on Nano Server be AD integrated?
A. No. While DNS is supported on Nano server with the 2016 RTM of Nano the DNS must use files and cannot be AD integrated. Note DNS can be installed at image creation time or post install using:
Install-PackageProvider NanoServerPackage
Import-PackageProvider NanoServerPackage
Find-NanoServerPackage
Install-NanoServerPackage –Name Microsoft-NanoServer-DNS-Package
Enable-WindowsOptionalFeature –Online –FeatureName DNS-Server-Full-Role
In the example commands I first install the NanoServerPackage manager then use it to view available packages online (remember with Nano if the image was not built with the component it is not present on the file system (sxs) so has to be actually downloaded to be installed) and then download DNS and enable it.
Joe Rimmer and the rest of the team will be with you today from 8am to ensure constant coverage of all things LFC, including news, great photos, nostalgia, live interviews and much more.
The ECHO will also provide you with the very latest transfer news as it happens throughout the summer, with every rumour and story digested and analysed each day with updates from full-time LFC reporter James Pearce, as well as LFC editor Andy Kelly and writers Neil Jones, Ian Doyle and more.
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NEW YORK — A shade of purple inspired by the late superstar Prince and his custom-made Yamaha piano was announced Monday by the icon’s estate.
The royal hue created by the Pantone Color Institute was dubbed “Love Symbol .2,” paying tribute to the graphic Prince began using as his name in 1993 in a testy battle with Warner Bros. Records over ownership of the master recordings of some of his biggest hits. He switched back to Prince in 2000 after his Warner Bros. contract expired.
Prince also used the symbol on the cover of a 1992 album before he took it as a name and it was his signature early on after release of his hit “Purple Rain.”
Prince died in April 2016 at age 57 of an opioid overdose, according to authorities.
Donald Trump's Indonesian business partner has revealed he may follow the example of the brash U.S. billionaire and run for president, a report said Monday.
Hary Tanoesoedibjo, who is building two Trump Organization projects, told the Australian Broadcasting Corporation he was considering becoming a candidate in Indonesia's 2019 presidential elections for the sake of the country.
If Tanoesoedibjo were to be successful, it could mean there are two world leaders who have been business partners, raising fresh concerns about potential conflicts of interest related to Trump's business empire.
In Indonesia, Tanoesoedibjo is working on a Trump project outside Jakarta and one on the resort island of Bali, with both in the early stages.
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HONOLULU (AP) — The hottest and fastest-moving lava of Kilauea volcano's latest eruption spread across new parts of the Big Island Wednesday, forcing officials to order evacuations in two coastal neighborhoods over fears that the rapidly advancing flows could cut off dwindling escape routes.
Overnight, the lava was moving fast enough to cover about six football fields an hour, according to U.S. Geological Survey scientist Wendy Stovall.
"Hawaii County Civil Defense decided to evacuate all of lower Puna to ensure that people would be able to get out," Stovall said.
Lava gushed across and then along a roadway that leads from the commercial center of Pahoa toward smaller towns and rural farmlands to the east.
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“Loredana” by Mike Le Gray, Photographer of the Day, is a study in contrast. The stark black infinite background frames the model. Her pale skin surrounded by her honey blonde hair that transitions into much darker shades rivets the eye. We can’t look away.
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Anurag Thakur now has to leave the post of President (File Photo) Anurag Thakur now has to leave the post of President (File Photo)
In a new order, the Supreme Court ordered to remove Anurag Thakur from the post of BCCI President over not complying with court orders.
The apex court also removed Ajay Shirke from the post of BCCI Secretary.
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Gold prices marked a fourth straight gain Monday to hold ground at their highest finish since early November. Tensions between the U.S. and North Korea weighed on the dollar, supporting prices for the precious metal, which is traded in the greenback. June gold rose $3.40, or 0.3%, to settle at $1,291.90 an ounce.
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WINONA, Minn. (AP) - Scientists have found that medications are making their way through Minnesota's wastewater systems and accumulating in lake bottoms.
The Winona Daily News reports that University of Minnesota professor Bill Arnold says a survey of Lake Pepin, Lake Winona in Alexandria and the Duluth harbor found 10 common antibiotics present in the sediment. All of those bodies of water receive wastewater.
Arnold says tests indicate that some of the antibiotics are from the 1950s.
The discovery has raised concerns about the potential effects exposure could have on people, animals and food.
Arnold said it's important to find a way to deal with the accumulation because continued exposure to antibiotics can change responses to the drugs.
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Griffey and the Dolphins agreed to a contract on Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Griffey was most recently waived by the Colts. The Arizona product joins a crowded group of receivers trying to earn a roster spot. Albeit a long shot, his most likely route to the final roster figures to be through special teams.
COLOGNE, Germany — Substitute Bobby Wood scored in the 87th minute to give the United States a 2-1 victory over World Cup champion Germany in a friendly on Wednesday. Wood...
Mat Fernandez brings us the very pleasant news this morning that ACO President Pierre Fillon has been awarded the Legion d’Honneur, and becomes a Chevalier de la Legion d’Honneur for his services to Ophthalmic medicine and to the ACO.
The civil honour is awarded by the French President for a wide range of valued services.
In addition to his duties at the ACO Pierre Fillon continues to practice ophthalmic medicine in Le Mans. He has been President of the ACO since 2012, and a Committee member since 2006.
Singer J Balvin brought some international flavor to more than 74,000 fans at NRG Stadium Tuesday night.The Colombian native made his RodeoHouston debut and performed his blend of hip-hop, Latin and Caribbean music with a team of dancers on stage.On social media, J Balvin posted video from his performance."Houston, this is something else! I love you," he wrote on Instagram.The total number of those who attended was 74,701.
The City of Winnipeg closed Pembina Highway between Stafford Street to Jubilee Avenue Wednesday evening after heavy rain caused flooding in the Jubilee underpass.
Pembina will be closed until the water subsides. For now, the best alternative route in and out of downtown is Osborne Street, said the city.
Multiple streets in Winnipeg are seeing heavy amounts of water Wednesday, including in the Wolseley area and on Taylor Avenue.
Environment Canada is forecasting the rain to taper off before morning with about 20 millimetres falling in Winnipeg. The weather agency estimates a 30 per cent chance of showers overnight in Winnipeg.
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Popular bar chain Revolution has revealed it has set its sights on opening a bar in Solihull.
The group, which became famous for the weird and wonderful range of vodkas on sale, is eyeing the former home of buffet restaurant Jimmy Spices, which closed down last year.
The bar will be inside a 1960s retail parade near to Premier Inn hotel and bars Turtle Bay, Flave Cocktail Lounge and The Flute and Flagon.
The venue will serve food, snacks and hot drinks alongside the main bar and will have outside seating.
The chain launched its first Revolution bar in Manchester in 1996 and now has more than 50 across the UK including in Birmingham's Broad Street, Stafford and across the East Midlands.
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SULLIVAN, MO – Police are investigating the discovery of a body in a vehicle in Sullivan Missouri. According to the Franklin County Sheriff, the body was found Tuesday afternoon in the trunk of a vehicle on the parking lot of a former Burger King in Oak Grove Village.
Police say someone noticed a foul smell and when officers opened the truck they found the body of an adult.
Fox 2’s Katherine hassle is heading to Franklin County and will update this story as more information become available.
Forward Joonas Donskoi's upper body injury is improving but he will likely miss the next three games before the Sharks begin their bye week. The Sharks play Florida, Arizona and Boston before they start a their five-day break on Feb. 20. Their first game after the break is Feb. 25 in Vancouver against the Canucks.
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Another sunny, dry, and mild day will start the week off, with patchy early morning fog possible in western valleys. High pressure will keep this trend, as it continues to dominate the weather picture over the next few days. However, a weak passing system will bring a chance of light snowfall in the northwest mountains late Wednesday.
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Odessans will soon decide whether or not they want an At-Large City Council member.
"Odessa Together" got enough signatures on a petition to put it to a vote.
They needed 2,500 signatures to pass verification to put it up for election.
The elections office verified the signatures to make sure those who signed were registered voters.
The office says they had almost double that, 4,200 signatures.
"I want to tell all the citizens that signed and all the people that came to us and helped with this, thank you, thank you, thank you. It was an incredible community coming together event. It was unbelievable," said Jim Rector, a concerned citizen.
The issue will be on the May ballot.
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2 Fall Through Ice on St. Mary’s Lake
EVELETH, Minn. – Two males from Iron, Minnesota fell through the ice on St. Mary’s Lake in Fayal Township, just south of Eveleth, late Monday morning, according to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office.
According to authorities, first responders arrived on scene, they found two men a 39-year-old, Paul Ollila, and 36-year-old Travis McDonald, clinging onto the ice in an area of open water.
Rescuers were able to remove both men from the water, where they were transported to a local hospital for treatment of hypothermia and exposure.
Police report that the two men had been traveling on a snowmobile pulling a portable ice house when the broke through the ice.
It is believed the men were in the water for nearly 45 minutes before first responders were able to arrive on scene.
Romania's ruling Social Democrat Party has withdrawn support for Prime Minister Sorin Grindeanu and his cabinet. The move is likely to bring down Grindeanu's government, which has only been power since January....
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Jenna Dewan Tatum kindly shared her and then-future-husband Channing Tatum's Step Up audition tape on her Twitter yesterday. She called it one of her most embarrassing moments, full of giggles.
Celebrating the kick off of @StepUpSeries on @YouTube Red by sharing my first audition for @StepUpMovie! Old school dancing, non stop giggling and prom poses by @ChanningTatum and me. The beginning of so many amazing things in my life! https://t.co/KGvdtiIThR — Jenna Dewan Tatum (@jennadewan) February 1, 2018
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And yes, sure, there is a lot of laughing, but there's also an absurd amount of flirty banter and chemistry between the two here. Consider this a good explanation for why Channing and Jenna fell for each other while making the film in the months ahead:
“I dress in a way that makes it easy to assume I’m in disguise, but if so, it’s a terrible disguise.”
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Tags: so, here we are, 2359, forever beyond its reach, alexandraerin, i do my best these days to keep my twitter and tumblr worlds separate, b/c sometimes I need to see what the horse is doing in the hospital, but other times i very much need landscapes and dresses and birds and sailboats, to remind me that in the end, the shadow is only a small and passing thing, and there is light and high beauty, but this tweet felt like it belonged on tumblr.
LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The board of directors of KB Home (NYSE: KBH) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $.025 per share on the Company’s common stock, payable on November 16, 2017 to stockholders of record on November 2, 2017.
KB Home (NYSE: KBH) is one of the largest and most recognized homebuilders in the United States and an industry leader in sustainability, building innovative and highly energy- and water-efficient new homes. Founded in 1957 and the first homebuilder listed on the New York Stock Exchange, the Company has built nearly 600,000 homes for families from coast to coast. Distinguished by its personalized homebuilding approach, KB Home lets each buyer choose their lot location, floor plan, décor choices, design features and other special touches that matter most to them. To learn more about KB Home, call 888-KB-HOMES, visit www.kbhome.com or connect on Facebook.com/KBHome or Twitter.com/KBHome.
Chicago Cubs' Kyle Schwarber, right, is congratulated by Jason Heyward after Schwarber hit a solo home run off Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Josh Tomlin in the second inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, April 24, 2018, in Cleveland. Tony Dejak AP Photo
Advanced Software And Powerful Processors Drive In-Line Inspection Improvements
The core technology is stable, but the capabilities and precision of automated inspection systems are expanding by leaps and bounds.
Quality checks are a fundamental part of food and beverage processing, and companies make extensive use of them to assure that finished goods are consistent and safe.Screening for biological contamination is necessarily done in a laboratory, and scientific advances have considerably shortened the turnaround time for test results. Nonetheless, thousands of pounds of product can move through a production line in the interim, putting a high cost on contaminant-positive results. The ideal solution is in-line inspection, and while that’s impossible with microbes, considerable progress has been made with other quality factors.Metal detectors, checkweighers and X-ray machines are the industry’s core in-line tools. Production facilities…
Back in september, i reported that three comrades from the popular seafood restaurant Sotto Mare on Green Street in North Beach - Hector Chaparro, Betty Pesce, and Louise Taylor - were planning to open a restaurant just a few blocks away on Columbus Avenue. And now it's happened.
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ENTERCOM Top 40 WZPL/INDIANAPOLIS’ SMILEY Morning Show once again set a new record for the annual MAKE A WISH REQUEST-A-THON. The 36-hour extravaganza helped raise $706,145 and granted wishes to 88 kids in CENTRAL INDIANA with life-threatening illnesses.
“Three-hundred-sixty-three days a year, they tell fart jokes and offend just about anyone with more than three brain cells, but for these two magical days, with the help of their very passionate following, they make an incredible impact in the community,” OM/PD JR AMMONS said. “It’s really a testament to the show — to raise this amount of money in such a short period of time, in a city the size of Indianapolis is an amazing feat. I couldn’t be any more proud to be associated with guys.”
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ATLANTA — A lawsuit filed in Georgia seeks to stop an online auction of famed green jackets and other memorabilia associated with the Masters golf tournament held at Augusta National Golf Club.
The lawsuit filed Monday by Augusta National Inc., which owns the club and tournament, asks a judge to stop Florida-based Green Jacket Auctions Inc. from selling a champion's green jacket and two member green jackets in an online auction ending Saturday on the company's website .
Augusta National says it owns the jackets, which are supposed to stay on the golf club's grounds, and that Green Jacket Auctions doesn't have the right to possess or sell them.
April 12 Indian shares ended lower on Wednesday as investors kept to the sidelines ahead of Infosys results on Thursday, while geopolitical concerns continued to weigh on the sentiment.
The benchmark BSE index closed down 0.49 percent at 29,643.48.
The broader NSE index ended 0.36 percent lower at 9,203.45.
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After his motor grader was allegedly burnt to ashes by Brigadier Kasirye Gwanga, a one David Wakabi advising government to be mind the people they entrusting with guns. Businessman Wakabi is accusing Brigadier Kasirye Gwanga of taking the law into his hands instead of arresting the driver of even dragging the grader to police.
We're still four days away from the visit of Millwall but the talk has started ahead of that game.
We hear from Millwall boss Neil Harris today.
There's also reaction to Dael Fry's new deal after the defender signed a new five-year contract. And we analyse Boro's set-pieces since Tony Pulis took charge.
There's also the latest from elsewhere in the division.
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During this time, 50% of ALL profits from Mason Streets Grill’s bar area will be donated to the American Red Cross to support victims of the recent hurricanes.
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A Waukesha County judge has approved a plea deal for a girl who stabbed her former sixth grade classmate and left her to die. Judge Michael O’Bohren on Thursday accepted 15-year-old Morgan Geyser’s guilty plea to a charge of attempted first-degree intentional homicide, after she tearfully described the 2014 attack in court. Geyser recounted how […]
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A Donegal councillor says the Department of the Marine, Inland Fisheries Ireland and other agencies should be invited to a special council meeting to discuss how best to develop marine based industries.
Cllr Ian Mc Garvey says there is huge untapped potential, particularly in the Fanad pensinsula, and what is needed for local people to be given guidance and encouragement.
If regulations need to be changed or supports can be put in place, Cllr mc Garvey says that can be discussed.
The most important thing now, he says, is for the council to take the lead…………..
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Ever since Theresa May’s brand of paternalist Toryism failed miserably to convince voters under the age of 45, the Conservative Party has been debating how to win them back. The latest Tory to pay homage at the temple of youth will be the Chancellor, Philip Hammond.
He will use a speech in San Francisco to make the case for a “new market economy” in which new business models are harnessed rather than allowed to mushroom into global...
Every December thousands of decidedly pissed people in red embark on the ultimate Christmas pub crawl. Clad in Santa outfits, the merry participants of Santacon join a festive parade through London, giving out free hugs, singing carols and occasionally popping to the pub. Here are a few standout moments from 2017.
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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WVEC) — Police said two people were hurt in a shooting after a fight started in front of a hotel at the Oceanfront Wednesday morning.
Emergency dispatchers received a call about the incident at 11th Street and Pacific Avenue around 2:10 a.m.
Police said there was a dispute in front of Best Western Plus Sandcastle Beachfront Hotel on 1307 Atlantic Avenue.
Master Police Officer Tonya Pierce told 13News Now one person was shot and had injuries not considered life-threatening. The second person who was hit by the gunfire was grazed and refused help.
Pierce said officers took three people into custody.
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Utley was placed on the 10-day disabled list Wednesday with a left thumb sprain, Eric Stephen of TrueBlueLA.com reports.
Ambidextrous pitcher Pat Venditte was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City in a corresponding roster move. It's unclear when Utley picked up the injury, or how long it will keep him sidelined, but he'll be eligible to return June 9 should he prove ready. The veteran second baseman was hitting .216/.302/.324 across 45 games prior to suffering the injury.
CHICAGO — The Chicago Police Department says an off-duty officer fatally shot a man in an incident on Chicago’s Northwest Side.
The shooting happened around 9 a.m. Monday in the 2500 block of N. Lowell.
Off-duty officer involved in a shooting at 2500 blk of N LOWELL. No injuries to officer. offender transported to hosp. Details to follow. — Anthony Guglielmi (@AJGuglielmi) January 2, 2017
The man, only described as being in his 30’s, was taken Illinois Masonic Hospital in critical condition and was later pronounced dead, according to police.
The officer was not hurt.
It’s not clear yet why the officer fired at the man.
This is a developing story. Check back for details.
Andrew Lloyd Webber on his bizarre run-in with Streisand Webber says Streisand appeared backstage at a production of "Cats" and asked for milk.
PETA wants celebrities to stop cloning their dogs On Tuesday, the legendary singer revealed that she'd had her late dog Samantha cloned twice.
Barbra Streisand cloned her dog twice Streisand revealed that two of her dogs, Miss Violet and Miss Scarlett, were cloned from her 14-year-old Coton du Tulear Samantha, who died in 2007.
PaleyFest LA lineup includes Barbra Streisand tribute The Icon Tribute will kick off PaleyFest LA 2018 on March 16.
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BELLEFONTAINE, Ohio (AP) - An Ohio school superintendent convicted of sexual contact with a young girl has been sentenced to more than four years in prison.
Fifty-two-year-old Patrick O'Donnell was sentenced to 4 1/2 years on a gross sexual imposition count Monday in Bellefontaine (behl-FOWN'-tihn), roughly 60 miles (97 kilometers) northwest of Columbus.
The former Indian Lake Local Schools superintendent previously entered an Alford plea to the charge. That means he doesn't admit to the charge but acknowledges there's enough evidence to convict him.
Court records show the child alleged O'Donnell touched her inappropriately.
Other charges were dropped in the plea deal. O'Donnell had pleaded not guilty to charges including rape of a child younger than 13.
O'Donnell's attorney says the sentence allows them ask the judge later to grant early release on probation.
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In a statement put up on their Facebook page the Palestine Solidarity Campaign claimed the following;
Unsurprisingly they’re lying. The chants took place throughout the demonstration. It’s not the first time they’ve refused to respond to the problems in their ranks. In fact it’s an ongoing theme with them. From David Collier’s report that they point blank refused to take seriously, to Tapash abu Shaim staffing their stall at Labour Party Conference (not to mention still being on their NEC) this is a movement that if it took serious action against antisemitism in its midst would have to clear out some its most important activists.
Here’s the proof that the above is just a lie:
@PSCupdates @MABOnline1 & other organisers say the antisemitism at their demonstration on Friday night happened “after the main demonstration disbanded” they’re lying look at the stewards in the video below pic.twitter.com/cLJtlwyFmb — Hurryupharry (@hurryupharry) December 11, 2017
A woman was struck by a vehicle as she was trying to cross the street in the 3600 block of Hollywood Avenue in Shreveport. (Source: Bubba Kneipp/KSLA News 12)
A pedestrian was hit by a car as she was crossing a Shreveport street.
It happened at 10:28 p.m. Monday at Hollywood at Jewella avenues, Caddo 911 dispatch records show.
Authorities say the woman's injuries do not appear to be life-threatening.
Shreveport police have three units on the scene outside Hollywood Mini Mart in the 3600 block of Hollywood.
Also there are two Shreveport Fire Department units.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
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Dance party: Emerald Coast Theatre Co. is throwing a big-haired dance party a '80s style at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 14. The '80s Rewind Dance Party will be held in ECTC's performing space Upstairs at 560 Grand Boulevard in Grand Boulevard at Sandestin in Miramar Beach.
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Members of the Taiwan embassy in Panama attend a ceremony where they folded the Taiwanese flag, at their embassy in Panama City, Wednesday, June, 14, 2017. Panama has switched diplomatic relations from Taiwan to China, dealing a major success to Beijing in its drive to isolate the self-governing island it claims as its own territory. Arnulfo Franco AP Photo
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IU athletic director Fred Glass and football head coach Tom Allen met with the media on Wednesday night at Huber's Winery for their annual summer event.
Additionally, Allen gave a speech to the packed crowd in-attendance at the event in Borden, Indiana.
Those video clips are embedded below.
Ian Bell (82 not out) and Sam Hain (45 not out) combine for an unbroken partnership of 121 to lead Birmingham Bears to a comfortable eight-wicket victory over Notts Outlaws in their T20 Blast opener at Trent Bridge.
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Linebacker Brian Urlacher will enter the Hall of Fame this year, going one-for-one in his effort for inclusion.
Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports that Urlacher has made it, in his first year of eligibility.
Urlacher, a top-10, first-round pick in 2000, played all 13 of his NFL seasons with the Bears, helping the team earn a berth in Super Bowl XLI. He has 41.5 sacks, 22 interceptions, 12 forced fumbles, and two touchdowns.
Versatile and athletic, Urlacher had played safety at New Mexico. As Biggs explains it, the Bears needed a little while to figure out Urlacher’s best spot. Once in the middle of the second level, Urlacher became a natural — and the next great middle linebacker in a line that traces back to Mike Singletary and Dick Butkus.
Urlacher will now join both of them in Canton.
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A torrid July, but cooler, moister conditions in August and September brought the grapes to ripeness, especially in Barbaresco. A small crop of charming wines.
The United Nations is warning that the cholera outbreak in Yemen is depleting aid resources to the point they won't be able to provide food to the famine-stricken country through the summer.
Jamie McGoldrick, U.N. humanitarian chief in Yemen, said Thursday that 923 people have died of the disease and there are now 124,002 suspected cases. He says that number could double by September.
McGoldrick says battling cholera in the country beset by civil war has pulled resources away from work the agency is doing to battle famine and by September could cut into the food aid pipeline to the country, the Arab world's poorest nation.
Aid agencies have received $600 million of the $2.1 billion they estimate is needed to avert widespread starvation and death by treatable disease.
Officials are investigating after three dead gray whales have been discovered on the shores of Kodiak Island since last week.The Kodiak Daily Mirror reports a Kodiak resident found the body of a gray whale calf on a beach near Pasagshak Bay on June 25 and alerted the Alaska Region Marine Mammal Stranding Network.A dead adult gray whale was found on June 28, and another adult gray whale washed up Monday.Migura says the calf likely died from an orca attack, and necropsy results for the second whale are pending. Officials were headed to the site of the third whale to investigate Monday.Sources: AP, The Kodiak Daily Mirror
MACOMB, Ill. — Dalan Ancrum scored 25 points and grabbed seven rebounds as Western Illinois snapped a four-game losing streak by thumping Oral Roberts, 82-56 in a Summit League contest Saturday afternoon.
Ancrum's jumper put the Leathernecks in front for good, 10-9, four minutes into the game and drilled a 3 midway through the half for a 22-12 advantage.
Ancrum finished 8 of 14 from the field and 7-for-7 shooting from the line. Kobe Webster added 21 points. Western Illinois (11-11, 2-7) connected on 17 of 19 free-throw attempts (89.5 per cent), hitting better than 68 per cent from the line for just the second time in Summit League play and first since they shot 87.5 per cent in its first meeting with the Eagles.
Sam Kearns scored 12 points to lead Oral Roberts (9-17, 3-6), which trailed by 19 at halftime, 38-19.
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CALGARY — A pilot who allegedly passed out in the cockpit of a Boeing 737 in Canada was arrested on suspicion of being drunk, police said.
Capt. Miroslav Gronych was “behaving oddly before he became unconscious in the cockpit,” Calgary Police said. The 37-year-old Slovak national was due to fly the plane, with 99 passengers and six crew members, from Calgary to Regina and Winnipeg, before flying on to Cancun, Mexico.
He was charged with having control of an aircraft while impaired.
“Initial tests conducted by police indicate the pilot was severely impaired by alcohol,” police said in a statement.
Budget airline Sunwing apologized for their pilot’s behavior and commended the rest of the crew for their diligence in handling what they described as a “very unfortunate matter.”
Sunwing said the plane took off a short time after with a different pilot.
The new 65 minute album is set to be released in a standard version as well as an audiophile edition. Ghost Against Ghost's Christopher Bono explains the differences: "As a producer, I'm continuously exploring vintage, analogue gear and instruments contrasted with the precise benefits of modern, digital techniques and equipment.
"Simultaneously, as a composer, I see the pros and cons of the analogue-digital domains similarly to the differences found in writing and arranging for acoustic versus electronic instruments. In both cases there is a colourful beauty created when the different production styles and sound worlds are blended in unexpected ways." Listen to the new track here.
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James Ronald (Ronnie) Pyatt, age 71 of Knoxville, passed Friday, December 8, 2017 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. He was of the Baptist faith. Ronnie grew up in the grocery business helping his father, James W. Pyatt with Pyatt Enterprises located in Clinton, Tennessee. Survivors: Sue and daughter Chastity; sisters, Sherry Hicks and husband Flip and Tracy Smitt and husband Pete. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Bethel Baptist Church in Clinton, Tennessee.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, December 12, 2017 from 1-3 pm with a funeral service at 3 pm at Bethel Baptist Church, 610 Bethel Road, Clinton, TN 37716. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. www.holleygamble.com
Taylor went 3-for-4 with a double, a triple, a home run, two RBI and a pair of runs scored in Tuesday's 8-3 win over the Pirates.
Taylor provided the third consecutive near-cycle for the Dodgers, needing just a single to have completed the feat. The 27-year-old is beginning to look like the breakout player we witnessed in 2017, slashing .260/.342/.474 with 10 homers after struggling at the beginning of the year. His success on the basepaths is the last category trailing behind last year's marks, as he owns just three steals in eight attempts. Taylor has ceded leadoff duties to Joc Pederson against righties, but he continues to start atop the order against southpaws.
ST. LOUIS (AP) - The request by St. Louis leaders to have the U.S. attorney's office investigate police conduct at protests has been referred to the U.S. Department of Justice in Washington.
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that in a letter on Wednesday, Acting U.S. Attorney Carrie Costantin says the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division handles investigations that focus on officer discipline and training. It's not clear if the Justice Department will investigate St. Louis police.
More than 300 arrests have been made during protests since a judge's mid-September acquittal of white former police officer Jason Stockley in the 2011 shooting death of Anthony Lamar Smith, who was black.
Police have drawn criticism for using force and chemicals in some arrests. Mayor Lyda Krewson and interim police Chief Lawrence O'Toole asked for an independent federal investigation.
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Branch played 14 of 54 defensive snaps during Saturday's preseason victory versus the Raiders, Mike Jurecki of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM reports.
A part of the starting lineup in a five-man defensive backfield, Branch notched four tackles (two solo) during his limited time on the field. If Saturday's configuration is any indication, he could be in line for significant snaps alongside fellow safeties Tyrann Mathieu and Antoine Bethea in the regular season.
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DENVER (CBS4) – Denver police need the public’s help identifying a man accused of stealing items that don’t belong to him on the University of Denver’s campus.
Investigators say the man was seen entering a building near University Boulevard and Evans Avenue on Feb. 10 and March 9 at around 5:50 a.m.
If you know who this suspect is you’re asked to call Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867. You can also text 274637, title your message “DMCS” and type your message.
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India's industrial output contracted 0.1 percent in June from a year earlier, government data showed on Friday.
Economists surveyed by Reuters had forecast 0.6 percent growth in output compared with a revised 2.8 percent year-on-year increase in May.
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NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge in New York City says a legal challenge to the addition of a citizenship question to the census form is strong enough to go forward.
U.S. District Judge Jesse Furman told lawyers at a hearing Tuesday there was an appearance of "bad faith" behind the decision by President Donald Trump's administration to add the question.
About two dozen states and cities have sued the U.S. government to block the plan for the 2020 census, which has set off worries among Democrats that immigrants will dodge the survey altogether.
Supporters had argued that obtaining more data on the voting age population of citizens will help the Department of Justice enforce the Voting Rights Act.
There has been no comment from the Department of Commerce, which oversees the census.
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* SCANFIL PLC CHANGES THE OUTLOOK FOR THE YEAR 2017
* ‍CHANGES ITS ESTIMATE OF TURNOVER AND OPERATING PROFIT IN 2017​
* ‍ESTIMATES THAT 2017 TURNOVER WILL BE ABOUT EUR 530 MILLION AND OPERATING PROFIT WILL AMOUNT TO EUR 30 - 32 MILLION​
* ‍PREVIOUS ESTIMATE FOR 2017 WAS THAT ITS TURNOVER WILL BE EUR 500 - 530 MILLION​
* ‍PREVIOUS ESTIMATE FOR 2017 WAS THAT OPERATING PROFIT WAS ESTIMATED TO BE EUR 28 - 31 MILLION​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
N Carolina teacher pay, student spending improved last year
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — An annual public school teacher pay and spending review shows North Carolina improving while still behind national averages for both.
The National Education Association released figures Monday with North Carolina ranked 39th in average teacher pay during the 2016-17 school year at just under $50,000. The state was 41st the previous year. On per-pupil spending, North Carolina was 39th compared to 42nd the year before.
The NEA also estimates North Carolina moving to 37th in pay this year at $50,861 but still 39th in spending.
The legislature increased pay annually in recent years, after rankings fell during the Great Recession. The North Carolina Association of Educators called the rankings "lackluster," pointing out pay fell 9 percent over the past decade when accounting for inflation.
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Authorities in Austin, Texas, say an explosion has injured at least 2 people, but they haven't determined the cause.
Dior hosted a ‘Dior Addict’ event to celebrate the launch of Dior Lacquer Plump ($37.00 at Dior.com), a formula that’s like a lip gloss and a lip stain all in one. The event brought out a slew of models and Hollywood it girls. Click through our gallery to see The Walking Dead star Sonequa Martin-Green, model Winnie Harlow, Serayah, and more. Paris Jackson, model Bella Hadid and other starlets enjoyed the evening as well.
Chip and Joanna Gaines are fixing up quite the family. The "Fixer Upper" stars announced on Jan. 2 that they are expecting their fifth child together. "Gaines party of 7. (If you're still confused.. WE ARE PREGNANT)," Chip captioned an Instagram photo that shows him pushing his stomach out and Joanna showing a hint of a baby bump. Joanna later posted a video of her ultrasound. "Chip swears he can already tell it's a boy. Look at the little heartbeat!! 🙌❤️❤️ #5," she captioned the clip. Congrats!
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Madonna's brood just got a little bit bigger, and she couldn't be happier about it.
The "Material Girl" songstress recently adopted two girls from Malawi, Esther and Stella, and a source tells E! News exclusively that life has been even better for Madonna. "She is beyond happy about her children. It was an extremely long process, but Madonna is thrilled it's complete," the source dishes.
Even though Madonna, 58, has a lot on her plate these days, she welcomes the crowded schedule. "She loves being a mom, fashion icon and performer," the insider adds. "Madonna believes in adoption and if she had more time she would have many more children. She can't wait to be their mother and help them grow into strong, intelligent children."
Pedestrians and early morning commuters were evacuated from New York's Port Authority Bus Terminal after a suspect detonated an IED in an underground passageway. The terminal is the world's busiest, according to its agency. (Published 11 minutes ago)
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Country Estate, long standing land stewards property with beautifully managed Timber farm. Private nearly 200 acres with approximately 170 acres of trees. Large private spring fed pond, deer & elk abound. Roads in for maintenance. Approx 20 acres of beautiful pasture w/territorial & Mt. Rainier views. Original barn, machine sheds, newer shop & more. Family home from the 30s still standing but of little value. 1995 MFH 1782 sq ft in great condition. Garden space, fruit orchard & so much more.
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TORONTO - Ontario Liberal Party members gather in Toronto this weekend for their annual general meeting with less than 100 days to go before the next provincial election.
Hundreds of party volunteers, members and Liberal legislators from across the province will take part in strategy and planning sessions for the coming vote.
The three-day event starts today with a candidate showcase at a downtown Toronto hotel.
Premier Kathleen Wynne will deliver a keynote speech to delegates Saturday afternoon.
Also scheduled to speak at the event is Grey Cup-winning Toronto Argonauts coach Marc Trestman.
Ontario's provincial election is set for June 7.
Authorities say police in Dallas have captured a 35-year-old suspect in the fatal shooting of three people in a Houston home.
Jeffery Noble was booked late Sunday into the Dallas County jail and is being held on a charge of capital murder. Online jail records don't indicate whether he has an attorney.
The Harris County sheriff's office on Monday confirmed Noble's arrest but didn't offer details.
Investigators say Noble was seen leaving the scene of Friday's shooting.
Authorities identified the victims as 67-year-old Robert Sciandra, 22-year-old Jessica Sciandra and 25-year-old Jordan Michael Collier. The relationship between Robert and Jessica Sciandra wasn't immediately clear.
Another woman was able to escape the home and told a neighbor to call 911.
A well-known Midlothian car dealership, Alex F Noble & Son, clocks up an impressive 85 years in the trade this month.
The family-owned and run firm has a Nissan outlet at Straiton, and a Subaru/Isuzu site at Penicuik.
• READ MORE: Alex F Noble reveals revamped Nissan showroom
Alex F Nobel & Son has been run by the third generation of the family – brothers David, Colin and Michael Noble – since the mid-1980s and now employs 100 full-time staff. The group has a 31-year relationship as sponsor of Lasswade Rugby Club.
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Dealer principal David Noble said: “There’s not many firms can celebrate 85 years in business, so we’re obviously proud to have reached this significant milestone in our history.
“We’ve great plans to develop the business even further over the next few years and are looking forward to our 100th anniversary in 2032”.
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Moscow is awaiting nearly two dozen Russian diplomats ordered to leave Britain as part of a standoff over a nerve agent attack on British soil.
Britain ordered the 23 diplomats to leave by Tuesday, and they're expected in Moscow later, according to Russian media reports.
Russia retaliated by expelling 23 British diplomats, who are expected to leave Moscow in the coming days.
Russia denies involvement in the poisoning of ex-Russian spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia in the British city of Salisbury earlier this month. They remain in critical condition.
Britain accuses Russia of the poisoning, which Western powers see as an example of increasingly aggressive Russian meddling abroad.
International chemical weapons experts took samples Monday of the nerve agent used, which Britain says is the Soviet-developed Novichok.
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"Arkansas'[s] attorney general and governor are vowing to pursue a series of executions scheduled over the next two weeks even after the state's Supreme Court halted the first two lethal injections hours before they were to take place. Attorney General Leslie Rutledge said she will continue to seek justice [sic] for the families of victims and pursue two executions scheduled for Thursday, a pair set for April 24 and one planned for April 27. … Critics have contended that Arkansas'[s] rush to the death chamber was reckless. The state has said it had to act quickly because one of the drugs in its difficult-to-obtain lethal injection mix, the valium-like sedative midazolam, expires at the end of April." (04/18/17)
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Concerts on the Village Green will start in Lemont this week. A concert on Sunday will raise money for the construction of a band shelter at the space. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
STONY BROOK, N.Y. (AP) -- Jason Dunne scored 20 points, J.R. Lynch 19, including five of six free throws in the final minute and Hartford held off a surging Stony Brook 73-64 Saturday night, winning a third straight.
Hartford (14-10, 7-3 America East Conference) led by as many as 14 midway through the second half before Stony Brook whittled the lead to 62-58 with 2:39 remaining. The Hawks never let Stony Brook get closer, immediately extending the lead back to seven points when Lynch hit a 3-pointer.
John Carroll added 12 points and 11 rebounds for Hartford, which never trailed though Stony Brook fought into four ties. The Hawks are tied for second place in the AEC.
Akwasi Yeboah led the Seawolves (8-16, 3-7) with 23 points, UC Iroegbu added 12 and Elijah Olaniyi 10 points and 10 rebounds for his first double-double. Stony Brook has dropped five straight, losing by 2, 3, 4, 7 and 9 points.
Oregon State had a big run of commitments in the month of June, landing seven of its overall 10 pledges in the class of 2019 in that month. The last prospect to commit to OSU during that stretch was Bend (Ore.) tight end Luke Musgrave.
His recruitment was interesting, as he didn't receive his first scholarship offer until June 6 when the Beavers delivered him the good news. UC Davis, Utah State, Cal, and Oregon all offered the 6-foot-5, 225-pound three-star prospect over the span of a week.
"I'm kind of a late bloomer," Musgrave said. "I was a lot smaller in recent years and grew up a little bit -- size wise. I had some good opportunities and worked hard."
A trip to Pomponio State Beach. It’s nice to be back in California where the beaches are cold and foggy and the water is freezing. Keeps a lot of the people away too so while it wasn’t empty it wasn’t anywhere near crowded.
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Chattanooga Police Officer Charles Andrew Brock has turned himself into the Hamilton County Jail on a warrant issued by the Signal Mountain Police Department for an incident which occurred on Christmas Day.
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Happy New Week!
To win, you have to carry the mindset of a winner and keep telling yourself you are one, whiled doing the work required.
Pessimism will not just stop you from achieving a particular goal, it’ll also make you less productive in other areas of your life.
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Ridgeway, MO., Theodore Shawn Thompson, 62 formerly of Inverness, Fl., died Saturday February 11, 2017 at the home of his daughter, Beth.
Survivors: Daughters: Stephanie (Justin) Neumann, Sarah (Jason) Nutter, Elizabeth (Ray) Lanning; Father: Leslie O. Thompson; Brother: Leslie V. Thompson, Sisters: Dawn Livingston, Susie (Kenneth) Paramore; 7 granddaughters.
Cremation has been provided by Bethany Memorial Chapel. Private family services. Tributes may be left at www.bethanymemorialchapel.com.
In his first trip to Syria, Vladimir Putin has said he will withdraw the bulk of his forces from the country following Russia's successful intervention in the conflict there.
The announcement comes after the defence ministry said last week Russia had “completely liberated” Syria from the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (Isil), despite reports that the terrorist group still controls some remote territory there.
Speaking to soldiers at Russia's Khmeimim airbase, where he was welcomed by Syrian president Bashar al-Assad, Mr Putin said he was ordering the defence minister and head of the general staff to begin withdrawing Russian forces to their home bases.
“In two-and-a-half years, Russia's military along with the Syrian army have defeated the most battle-worthy gang of international terrorists,” Mr Putin said. “In connection with this, I've made the decision that a significant part of the Russian military contingent located in the Syrian Arab Republic will return home to Russia.”
The final scheduled forum for the six Basalt town council candidates prior to the April 3 election will be held Tuesday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Basalt Library community room.
A moderator will take audience questions and organize the panel's answers. The six candidates for three seats are Bernie Grauer, Carol Hawk, Todd Hartley, William Infante, Ryan Slack and Gary Tennenbaum. All the terms are for four years.
Ballots for the election were mailed last week and can be mailed or submitted to town hall. They must be received by 7 p.m. on April 3.
The Aspen Times will run questions and answers with the candidates each day March 26-30.
ISLAMABAD : Minister of State for Privatization Muhammad Zubair has said that the government will continue implementing its development agenda in the New Year.
In an interview, he said the New Year will bring more development and political stability for the country as economic indicators and law and order situation have improved in the last year.
The Minister of State said the main agenda of the present government is welfare and prosperity of the people.
He said it is for the second time a democratic government is going to complete its constitutional tenure.
Brandon Kamerman and Rodney Orr deliver a Valentine’s Day version of TITV with the latest on the Alabama offensive coordinator search and a preview of the Crimson Tide baseball season.
Investigators have identified a former student as the man suspected of calling in a bomb threat that shut down Colorado Mountain College’s campus in Leadville on Monday.
Adam Slattery, 32, was taken into custody on the campus. Authorities say he is not cooperating with investigators.
“He wasn’t happy with his grades,” Lake County Sheriff Rodney Fenske said at a morning news conference.
Slattery is being held on suspicion of false reporting of explosives, resisting arrest, menacing, criminal extortion and harassment. He is due before a judge on Tuesday afternoon.
Colorado Mountain College says Slattery had only been at the campus for the fall 2016 semester and that he was taking a mixture of online and in-person courses. He was no longer enrolled at the time the threat was made.
Read more from the Denver Post: http://www.denverpost.com/2017/02/14/bomb-threat-colorado-mountain-college-leadville/
March 29 Regent Pacific Group Ltd:
* Company and placing agent entered into placing and subscription agreement
* Maximum net proceeds from subscription will be approximately hk$38.48 million
* Placees to purchase up to 100 million placing shares at placing price of hk$0.405 per placing share
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Show Me Cash' game
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Missouri Lottery's "Show Me Cash" game were:
04-13-19-22-25
(four, thirteen, nineteen, twenty-two, twenty-five)
Estimated jackpot: $50,000
Story highlights The waning crescent moon and a bright Venus were visible on Jan. 1
For some skywatchers, Mars and Neptune could be seen, too
(CNN) If you ever see a particularly big, bright star in the night sky, chances are it may not be a star at all. It is probably Venus, the brightest planet visible from Earth.
Such was the case on Sunday night, when an especially bright Venus paired up with a waning crescent moon, creating quite a sight for skywatchers.
According to EarthSky , Mars was also visible, although much smaller and not as bright. And for those with a telescope and some astronomical sleuthing skills, a glimpse at Neptune rounded out the planetary pageant.
Admirers took advantage of the sky's Instagrammable moment:
This picture was taken by MaoTing Hsu in Taichung, Taiwan. The top image was taken in Hong Kong, China by B. Yeung.
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Hugh MacArthur, global head of private equity practice at Bain & Company, said it is getting tougher to find value but there are “bargains” to be found.
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Touchdowns scored this season by USC CB Adoree Jackson, the Jim Thorpe Award winner as the nation’s top defensive back. Two on kickoff returns, two on punt returns and another as a receiver.
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Years since Penn State last defeated a top-10-ranked team in a bowl game, beating then-No. 6 Tennessee 31-13 in the 1994 Citrus Bowl.
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January bowl games in which the Nittany Lions will have played once the Rose Bowl kicks off.
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Rushing yards needed by USC of topping 2,654 yards for the season on the ground, which would be its most since 2005.
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Days since either Penn State or USC last lost, when the Nittany Lions were defeated at Michigan on Sept. 24. The Trojans’ last loss, at Utah, came on Sept. 23.
Luzardo currently has a scoreless streak of 15.1 innings that encompasses his last four starts at Double-A Midland, Mike Rosenbaum of MLB.com reports.
The 20-year-old southpaw generated five innings of one-hit ball in his most recent start against Springfield on Tuesday, retiring the final 11 batters he faced in the process. Luzardo was recently named an All-Star in the Texas League for his impressive work since his April 24 promotion. He has a 2.81 ERA and 64:14 K:BB over 57.2 innings for the Rockhounds.
Nigeria squandered $201.2bn in 10 years – NEITI
Everest Amaefule, Abuja In 10 years, Nigeria accumulated a total of $201.2bn in Excess Crude Account, which it squandered within the same period. The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative stated this in its Occasional Paper (Issue 2) made available to our correspondent in Abuja on Monday. The publication, which focused on ‘The case for a […] Read Full Story
April 24 (Reuters) - Manhattan Associates Inc:
* MANHATTAN ASSOCIATES REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2018 PERFORMANCE
* Q1 ADJUSTED NON-GAAP EARNINGS PER SHARE $0.37
* Q1 GAAP EARNINGS PER SHARE $0.33
* Q1 REVENUE $130.6 MILLION VERSUS I/B/E/S VIEW $129.9 MILLION
* Q1 EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW $0.31 — THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S
* MAINTAINING 2018 FULL-YEAR GUIDANCE
* FY2018 EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW $1.50, REVENUE VIEW $550.5 MILLION — THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S
* MANHATTAN ASSOCIATES - “DESPITE GLOBAL GEOPOLITICAL AND ECONOMIC VOLATILITY, WE CONTINUE TO BE VERY BULLISH ON MARKET OPPORTUNITY AHEAD” Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Neymar marked his Paris St Germain debut with a goal and an assist as the capital club cruised to a 3-0 Ligue 1 win at Guingamp.
The Brazil forward, making his much-anticipated first appearance for PSG since joining them from Barcelona for a world-record 222million euro ( Â£200.6million) transfer fee, opened his account with a simple close-range finish in the 82nd minute, set up by Edinson Cavani.
Neymar had earlier provided a delightful 62nd-minute pass from which Cavani struck to make it 2-0.
And the world's most expensive player had also been involved in the build-up to the opener in the 52nd minute, a Jordan Ikoko own-goal, as he attempted to play in Cavani.
Starting on the left of a front three also featuring Cavani and Angel Di Maria, but given considerable licence to roam, the 25-year-old produced plenty of impressive moments in what will surely go down as a memorable start to his PSG career.
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Aug 15(Reuters) - sMedio Inc
* Says it completes repurchase of 82,500 shares of its common stock, representing 4.1 percent of outstanding
* Shares repurchased at the price of 1,835 yen per share, or 151.4 million yen in total, on Aug. 15
* Repurchase plan was announced on Aug. 14
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Rahman Dahlan mulls suing Rafizi for claiming government contract given to brother
Rafizi had alleged that the contract to organise 'Expo Negaraku' was given to Abdul Rahman’s brother, Raslan. — Picture by Choo Choy MayKUALA LUMPUR, Dec 11 — Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Rahman Dahlan said today he was contemplating legal action against PKR’s Rafizi Ramli after the latter claimed a government contract was given to Abdul Rahman’s brother.
It was reported that the PKR MP had alleged that the contract to organise “Expo Negaraku” was given to Abdul Rahman’s brother, Raslan, which the minister in the Prime Minister’s Department denied.
“It shows he (Rafizi) is a compulsive serial liar who’s not afraid of Allah. I will be speaking to my lawyers soon to act against Rafizi Ramli,” Rahman said in a statement.
Rafizi had purportedly made the announcement at a press conference and subsequently put a statement on the matter on his Facebook page.
But the statement is believed to have been removed.
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After 28 years, Daryl Spoerl has turned over the keys of Havill-Spoerl Ford Lincoln in Fort Atkinson to a new owner and manager. The dealership will be renamed Griffin Ford Lincoln Fort Atkinson in recognition of owner and Spoerl's longtime friend, Jim Griffin.
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ELIZABETHTON, TN (WJHL) – Elzabethton residents who live along Ferguson Avenue may experience low water pressure, intermittent service and possibly no water until repairs are complete on a water line.
According to the city, the work began Monday morning at 7:00 a.m., but due to complications, the work has been extended to April 18.
The work will impact customers from West Elk Avenue south, from Roan Street to Gap Creek Road.
The city says water crews will work until water service is restored.
Matt and Maht, experts from the Federal Communications Commission, break down the issue of net neutrality ahead of the agency’s vote.
Parents often make the choice to divorce when they realize that their unhappy marriage isn’t healthy for them or their children, but there’s still no such thing as a clean break when kids are involved. “This is a wound and depending on how the wound is cared for it can get infected and spread and cause major systemic damage,” Don Shifrin, clinical professor pediatrics at the University of Washington and Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, told Fatherly. “Or it can be healed as rapidly as possible, but it is still going to leave a scar.” This is a rather harsh way of making a good point: There are children’s health implications to divorce so parents should talk about it with their child’s physician.
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Danny Sutcliffe, Conal Keaney, Eamon Dillon, and Paul Ryan are all called into the Dublin starting XV for tomorrow's game against Antrim by boss Pat Gilroy.
The foursome missed out on the Sky Blues' surprise 13-point loss to Offaly, but all will make the trip up to Belfast to take on the Orchard County at Corrigan Park.
Throw-in for the game is at 2pm.
Sutcliffe and Ryan missed the game due to injury, while Keaney and Dillon were named on the bench.
The team also features the return of Eoghan O'Donnell, added to a defence that contains newly named league campaign captain Chris Crummey.
Dublin (Allianz HL v Antrim): Alan Nolan; Paddy Smyth, Bill O'Carroll, Eoghan O'Donnell; Shane Barrett, Chris Crummey, James Madden; Cian McBride, Tomas Connolly; Donal Burke, Fergal Whitely, Danny Sutcliffe; Conal Keaney, Eamonn Dillon, Paul Ryan.
× Funeral services announced for Jon Huntsman Sr.
SALT LAKE CITY – The Jon M. Huntsman Center has announced the funeral services for Jon Huntsman Sr. after his passing Friday afternoon.
According to the Center, funeral services are scheduled to take place on Saturday, February 10th at 11am. They will be held at the Jon M. Huntsman Center on the campus of the University of Utah.
Huntsman died on Friday around 2 pm at the age of 80.
Jon Huntsman Sr. was born in 1937 and spent his life engaged in charitable giving. He donated more than a billion dollars to charity over his lifetime and founded the Huntsman Cancer Foundation in 1995.
Officials have confirmed that the U.S. military, despite vowing not to use depleted uranium weapons on the battlefield in Iraq and Syria, fired thousands of rounds of the such munitions during two high-profile raids on oil trucks in Islamic State -controlled Syria in late 2015. The air assaults mark the first confirmed use of this armament since the 2003 Iraq invasion, when it was used hundreds of thousands of times, setting off outrage among local communities, which alleged that its toxic material caused cancer and birth defects.
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Welcome to WashU Spaces, a new series that showcases the offices, laboratories, studios and living quarters of the students, staff and faculty of Washington University in St. Louis.
We kick off the series in the office of Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton, who was inaugurated as chancellor Oct. 6, 1995, 22 years ago today. The medallion that marked that occasion is among his most treasured gifts and sits on his desk, between his copy of the book “Improbable Destinies: Fate, Chance, and the Future of Evolution,” by incoming renowned biologist Jonathan Losos, and his dish of Dove chocolates.
What else did we discover? Wrighton shares his office with seven teddy bears. William Greenleaf Eliot, the third chancellor of Washington University, is his fundraising role model. And he took badminton for college credit.
Click on the Washington University icons in the photo above to learn more about the chancellor’s favorite objects and artifacts. And come back every month to explore a new spot at WashU Spaces.
‘Let Grace Abound’
When sorrow, grief and remorse for the things done or said become a burden. When condemnation, judgement or misunderstanding become a heavy load and part of daily life. That’s when we need to realise that we are far more than our mistakes and failures. That’s when we need to realise that we are far more than negatives opinions about ourselves. That’s when we need to let Grace abound. And in doing so, we can realise that we are not our mistakes or problems... No. By God’s grace, with our amazing abilities and limitations, we are His children... So let Grace abound, know you are loved by God and leave behind all that stops you from being free. Be Blessed. _ Reverend Luiz Lima Vicar of Christ Church, Worksop and St Luke’s, Church, Shireoaks.
The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond.
Today's panelists are: WAMC’s Alan Chartock, Communications Consultant Theresa Bourgeois, Siena College Economic Professor Aaron Pacitti, and, via phone from the U.S. Virgin Islands, Former EPA Regional Administrator Judith Enck.
SANTIAGO, April 13 Chilean copper commission Cochilco forecast on Thursday that the nation would produce slightly less than 5.6 million tonnes of copper in 2017, down from a previous forecast of 5.79 million, due largely to a strike as BHP Billiton's Escondida mine.
The body estimated copper prices would average $2.60 in 2017, up from a previous forecast of $2.40, due to tighter supply for the red metal and increasing demand. (Reporting by Gram Slattery; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - A Kentucky lawmaker who attracted national attention last year when he compared President Barack Obama and his wife to monkeys has been accused of sexual assault.
The Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting quotes Maranda Richmond as saying she has asked Louisville police to reopen an investigation of Dan Johnson.
Johnson was elected to the state legislature in 2016 - after he posted the Facebook remarks about the Obamas. He didn't respond to a voicemail Monday. Richmond says Johnson assaulted her in 2012. She says she reported it to police in 2013, but the case was closed without charges. No one at the police department responded to a telephone call seeking comment.
The Associated Press does not generally identify alleged sexual assault victims, but is doing so because Richmond has gone public.
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BOSTON (AP) — The host of one of NPR’s most successful programs has been suspended while the network investigates sexual misconduct allegations.
The allegations against “On Point” host Tom Ashbrook include that he engaged in “creepy” sex talks and gave unwanted hugs, neck and back rubs to 11 mostly young women and men who worked on the show. They were contained in a document and confirmed in multiple interviews by WBUR-FM, the Boston station that produces the show.
Ashbrook was put on leave last week.
In a text to the station, Ashbrook said: “I am sure that once the facts come out that people will see me for who I am — flawed but caring and decent in all my dealings with others.”
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Destiny 2 players will be able to jump into the week-long PvP event in just a few days time, Bungie confirmed in a blog post today.
Iron Banner will return to Destiny 2 on October 10, with the release time 2am PT / 10am BST.
It will finish at the same time on October 17.
Announcing the news, Bungie said: “The Red War scattered the heroes of humanity across the solar system.
“One by one, they have been returning to the City. Now, Lord Saladin will hold court and reward the brave.”
The game for the first Iron Banner in Destiny 2 will be Control.
Bungie had previously confirmed that Iron Banner will return to Destiny 2 in October.
However, until today the exact date for the return of the week-long PvP event was unknown.
A surprise hit, now performed across America.
Reviews call the show "hilarious," "Insane," and "A laugh riot!"
Now, the two stars of the original production, Jeremy C. Welter and Mark Hagen return to the Off The Wall Theatre stage for two weeks only.
And they SWITCH PARTS each performance!
Also featuring Donna Lobacz, Kristin Pagenkopf, Barbara Weber, Lawrence J. Lukasavage, Mark Ninneman, Kayla Salter, Ava Danzer and Bill Molitor.
"Whatever Happened To Baby Jane"
sold out during it's initial run.
The show is a wild and unwieldy take on the famous film, with outrageous "Campy Comedy!" Critics raved that "the audience almost fell out of their seats laughing!"
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MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The number of those killed in Tuesday’s ferry capsize in Indonesia increased to 29, Syamsul Kadri, the head of the rescue operation, said on Wednesday.
“The most updated data about the casualty is 29 people dead and around 41 others are still unfounded,” Kadri said as quoted by the Xinhua news agency.
Kadri indicated that as many as 98 people had been rescued from the vessel.
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Q. I'm trying to import a module from a remote PowerShell session that is a restricted endpoint but it does not work.
A. This seems to be a limitation of restricted endpoints. Normally I could perform:
Import-Module -Name ActiveDirectory -PSSession $adsess
However if the session if to a restricted endpoint the command will fail. The only workaround seems to be to import the session and then utilize the modules via the session, for example:
sess = New-PSSession -ComputerName -ConfigurationName RestrictEnd -Credential $cred -Authentication Credssp
$imsess = Import-PSSession -Session $sess -AllowClobber
Get-command -module $imsess
Remove-PSSession $sess
Washington (CNN)The head of US Special Operations Command said Tuesday that the US government is in "unbelievable turmoil," a situation that he suggested could undermine US efforts to fight adversaries such as ISIS.
"Our government continues to be in unbelievable turmoil. I hope they sort it out soon because we're a nation at war," Army Gen. Raymond "Tony" Thomas told a symposium in Maryland.
While it wasn't exactly clear what Thomas was referring to, his remarks come less than 24 hours after retired Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn was forced to step down as national security adviser, becoming by far the shortest tenured adviser in history.
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Police in Las Vegas say a 2-year-old boy is dead after being shot by another child at an apartment complex.
Police say the boy was playing with four neighborhood children in an apartment’s bedroom when he was shot in the forehead shortly before noon Wednesday. All the children were under the age of 12.
Authorities say the boy’s mother was in the apartment and ran into the room after the gun went off. A neighbor also came into the room and attempted to perform CPR on the boy.
Authorities say emergency medical personnel were called and pronounced the boy dead at the scene.
Police say it’s possible that one of the children brought the gun to the apartment. It’s unclear who owned the weapon.
Best Places To Get Your Pumpkin Fix PittsburghPittsburgh has plenty of pumpkin dishes for you to get your fix this fall, from the sweet to the savory, and you can even work some pumpkin into every meal.
In the depths of winter, we’re all about texture and cozy spaces, and this London bedroom by Studio Ashby fits the bill. From the multiple different layers of linens on the bed to the upholstered headboard and grasscloth walls, this one has won us over.
× In the wake of the Alexandria shooting, Rep. Kinzinger calls a return to civility
Congressman Adam Kinzinger joins Roe Conn and Anna Davlantes to react to a Belleville, IL man opening fire on a Republican congressional baseball team practice in Alexandria, VA and call for Americans to come together for the common good.
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This photo taken July 24, 2017, shows James Hendrickson, Corbin, Ky., taking a "selfie" with the Jefferson Davis Statue following a rally in support of keeping the statue of Confederate president Jefferson Davis in the Capitol, held on the steps of the State Capitol in Frankfort, Ky. The Kentucky chapter of the Sons of Confederate Veterans organized the rally. After the photo, he attached the flag to the statue. Kentucky's NAACP is renewing efforts to have the statue removed from the Capitol Rotunda in the aftermath of deadly violence in Charlottesville, Va. Lexington Herald-Leader via AP Charles Bertram
× ‘Making a Murderer’ defendant Steven Avery asks to vacate order
MADISON — A Wisconsin man convicted in a homicide featured on the “Making a Murderer” documentary has asked a judge to toss out her ruling that he doesn’t deserve a new trial.
Sheboygan County Circuit Judge Angela Sutkiewicz rejected Steven Avery’s request for a new trial on Tuesday, saying he had failed to establish any grounds to warrant a new proceeding.
Avery’s attorney Kathleen Zellner filed a motion with Sutkiewicz on Friday seeking to vacate the ruling, arguing her analysis of the evidence hasn’t been completed.
Avery was sentenced to life in prison after he was convicted of first-degree intentional homicide in the 2005 death of Teresa Halbach, a 25-year-old photographer.
Avery maintains police framed him. The case gained national attention in 2015 after it was featured in the Netflix documentary.
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There might not be a hotter seat in the NBA right now than the one under Chicago Bulls coach Fred Hoiberg, who is overseeing a team that dropped eight of its last 11 games. Hoiberg will try to quiet the noise and get 2017 started off strong when the Bulls host the Charlotte Hornets on Monday.
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A young boy needed CPR after being rescued from a house fire in Sunderland last night.
Crews from Marley Park, Farringdon, and Sunderland Central fire stations were called to a report of a fire in an upstairs bedroom at a house in Wentbridge in Witherwack shortly after midnight.
A Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service spokeswoman said: "On arrival, crews rescued a young child from an adjacent bedroom.
"He was given CPR on scene by fire service personnel and transferred via ambulance to Sunderland Royal Hospital."
All other members of the family were out of the house when the fire service arrived.
Six firefighters wearing breathing apparatus tackled the fire.
U.S. Congressman Mac Thornberry (R-Clarendon) released a statement in response to the shooting at the Congressional baseball practice on Wednesday morning:
"My thoughts and prayers are with those that were wounded in this morning's horrible attack. Sally, my staff, and I are all safe.
"Today is a day to thank police officers around the country and hug their loved ones for the sacrifices they make to keep us safe every day. Without the Capitol police officers' bravery this morning the results may have been different. They are heroes."
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There were 24 people awaiting admission at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning, the joint third highest figure in the country, and four up on yesterday’s figure.
Seven were waiting on Emergency Departnment trolleys.
Nationally, the INMO says there were 304 people awaiting in-patient beds at hopsitals across the country.
University Hospital Limerick had the highest figure with 37, followed by Tallaght with 29 and Letterkennt and Galway with 24 each.
Four departments responded Sunday night to the scene of a large shed fire in old Valmeyer in the 200 block of School Street near the railroad tracks.
The fire was called in about 9 p.m.
Bill Dickerson’s shed, which is about the size of half a football field, contained a number of vehicles, with several more parked outside, along with a wood-burning stove and other equipment stored inside.
Firefighters from Valmeyer, Maeystown, Waterloo and Columbia provided manpower and water in a desperate attempt to contain the blaze. The shed appeared to have been destroyed by the fire. Firefighters looked to have the blaze under control by about 11:30 p.m.
No injuries were reported in the incident.
Pole replacement project scheduled for Monday after Idaho Falls crash
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IDAHO FALLS — Idaho Falls Power will replace and reposition electrical poles on Holmes Avenue between Lomax and 1st Street on Monday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
A power pole was knocked down following a two-vehicle crash on Thursday.
The project will affect southbound traffic only. The southbound right lane will be closed as linemen complete the project on the west side of the street.
Drivers can access the area, but should expect slower traffic with the temporary traffic pattern change. Drivers are encouraged to use alternate routes, if possible.
For questions, contact Idaho Falls Power at (208) 612‐8430.
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Baku. 11 December. REPORT.AZ/ Officials are responding to an explosion in Midtown Manhattan in the Port Authority Bus Terminal area Monday morning.
Report informs referring to foreign media, New York City officials confirmed.
The explosion took place near 42nd Street and 8th Avenue, according to the officials. Multiple ambulances have been requested.
The injuries were reported.
One person was arrested, according to a law enforcement source.
According to the CNN, the city police also found 1-2 explosive devices in a bus terminal in Manhattan.
BYRON CENTER - The Byron Center Chamber of Commerce has found a new home in the downtown area.
Situated across the street from its previous location, the chamber's new office is located at 2496 84th St. SW.
Executive Director Amy Zeilenga said the new digs, which became available just recently, are more spacious and allow the chamber to remain in the heart of downtown.
The chamber was expected to hold an open house on Wednesday, May 30, to allow residents a peek at the new location.
The move represents the second time in less than three years that the chamber has relocated. Before setting up shop at 2499 84th St. SW in November 2015, the chamber had been located within the township offices at 8085 Byron Center Ave. SW.
Through the two moves, the chamber has kept the same mailing address, which remains P.O. Box 124, Byron Center, Michigan, 49315.
Wild Opens 2017 Preseason At Winnipeg
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Wild will play three preseason games at Xcel Energy Center, including home-and-home series against Central Division rivals Colorado, Dallas and Winnipeg.
The Wild announced a seven-game preseason schedule on Tuesday. Minnesota opens the preseason on the road against the Jets at Bell MTS Place in Winnipeg on Sept. 18, followed by a rematch at Xcel Energy Center on Sept. 21.
The Wild host the Avalanche on Sept. 23 and then travel to Colorado for a game at Pepsi Center on Sept. 24. Minnesota is at Dallas on Sept. 26 and hosts the Stars on Sept. 30 to wrap up the preseason.
The Wild also will play a road game against the St. Louis Blues on Sept. 28 at a location to be announced.
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Donald Trump is planning a working visit to the UK later this year
The US President is expected to come to Britain for a brief "working visit" including talks with Theresa May at Number 10 later this year.
Both leaders agreed to the London visit when they met at the World Economic Forum at Davos, Switzerland, in January.
Mrs May's spokesman said: "When the Prime Minister met with the President at Davos earlier this year, the Trump administration set out that there will be a working visit later this year.
"The work to arrange that visit is ongoing. Once it's confirmed, we will let you know."
Brian Burn and Jamie Mahn packed the atrium at GPRC Fairview College Campus for their Feb. 12 concert. The pair have a unique style in that they take requests all night long and play what the audience asks for. They also ask the audience to join in on the chorus on some songs to add to the fun. Both play piano/keyboard and sing, Mahn also played flute, saxophone and mouth organ during the show. GPRC organized the concert and had a little help from Fairview Rotary Club selling tickets. The college supplied appetizers all night long and there was a bar as well for anyone who was feeling thirsty.
By KEN THOMAS
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WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump says Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin (mih-NOO'-shin) will soon travel to China for talks as the two global economic powers deal with trade tensions.
Trump says during a White House news conference with French President Emmanuel Macron that Mnuchin will be going to China "in a few days to negotiate on trade." Trump says the U.S. and China are "very serious" and is reiterating plans to impose tariffs up to $100 billion more on Chinese goods.
Trump says the U.S. "will continue unless we make a trade deal." But he adds, "I think we've got a very good chance of making a deal."
Mnuchin has expressed optimism that the countries could avoid a trade war. He met last week with financial officials from China, Japan and Europe.
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Verizon’s (NYSE:VZ) Oath announces that once popular AOL Instant Messenger service will shut down on December 15.
AOL eliminated most of the AIM staff in 2012 and in March of this year cut off third-party chat client access.
“AIM tapped into new digital technologies and ignited a cultural shift, but the way in which we communicate with each other has profoundly changed,” writes Oath’s communications products VP Michael Albers.
Previously: Bloomberg: Verizon media chief Walden to step down at year-end (Oct. 4)
Officers are making enquiries following a report of a man approaching a child in the Whitehall Place area of Insch at around 4.15pm yesterday.
The child was uninjured but understandably shaken and police are carrying out enquiries to establish the full circumstances of the incident.
Sergeant Sandra Crighton said: "We would like to trace a man in connection with our enquiries who is described as 5ft 10ins tall and was wearing black clothing and a hooded top with the hood up. We would also like to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time and who may have seen the man or anything suspicious.
Anyone who has information relating to this incident can contact police on 101 quoting incident 2577 of 23 April."
The incident happened around 9:30 p.m. at an apartment complex located at 317 Guilbeau Road, said Cpl. Karl Ratcliff, Lafayette police spokesperson.
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Kieran Fenton’s stay at Worksop Town has come to and end after it was confirmed the former Nottingham Forest man had joined Basford United.
The 22-year-old defender, who joined Tigers in March of last year, completed his move to the Evo-Stik First Division South side on Tuesday evening.
Fenton was propelled straight into the action as he made his debut for Basford in Tuesday night’s 4-2 loss to Chasetown.
He posted on Twitter: “Thank you @worksoptownfc it’s easy to fall out with the game. The fans, the staff and the players put me back on with football.”
Worksop Town posted: “Everyone at the club would like to wish @KieranJayFenton all the best at his new club and for the future...a top top lad..good luck Fents.”
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Wisconsin Poet Laureate Kim Blaeser's work features ekphrastic poetry, photography and picto-poems that intersect text and images inspired by Native American pictographs and ledger art. Blaeser will perform the poems, visually present the art images and discuss examples of this creative project. The picto-poems blend her nature photography with poetry to explore ideas of Native place, nature, preservation and spiritual sustenance.
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What would you do if you saw an osprey struck by a vehicle? One local family learned the proper steps after it encountered such a scenario Tuesday.
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WWE returns with the latest episode of NXT TV on the WWE Network tonight with a taped show from Full Sail University in Winter Park, Florida.
The official WWE.com preview for tonight's edition of NXT TV reads as follows:
WWE NXT preview, June 14, 2017: Will Asuka’s reign survive tonight’s Triple Threat Elimination Match? Asuka’s NXT Women’s Title reign could be in jeopardy tonight when she battles Ruby Riot and Nikki Cross in a Triple Threat Elimination Match. Plus, Drew McIntyre returns to action inside the yellow ropes. WWE NXT Preview : Quick Hits * Can NXT Women’s Champion Asuka eliminate her competition?
* Get ready for a donnybrook, because McIntyre’s back in town
The following matches are scheduled for tonight's show:
Oh, tiny cats. You have the DNA of the big cats, so why not challenge them as if they're your equals?
YouTube user BigCatDerek uploaded a video of his cat Baggy challenging a lion named Noey who lives in his animal rescue facility. It's like the cat version of David and Goliath, if the two were separated by a wire fence.
"Baggy," her owner called out. "You will lose!"
But she didn't listen. Because Baggy's a brave, courageous kitty who's just ready to pounce.
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YORK, Pa. -- The York Spanish-American Center is doing its part to help the people of Puerto Rico, as the island recovers from back-to-back hurricane strikes.
People at the center held a food drive, collecting non perishable food items and water, as well as clothing, diapers, baby formula and insect repellent. Volunteers packed up those donations on Friday. A volunteer whose parents founded the center says support from the community has been overwhelming.
"It's been beyond incredible," said Delma Rivera. "We closed up the center and got calls there were more things coming, so we reopened the center and we have continued to get financial donations."
All of the donations will be driven to Philadelphia before they're taken to Puerto Rico next week.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - ATOS:
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* ACQUISITION OF GEMALTO SHARES WILL BE ENTIRELY FINANCED WITH ATOS’ EXISTING CASH RESOURCES AND FULLY COMMITTED EXTERNAL DEBT.
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While patrolling the 2000 block of Main Street officers saw a bicyclist riding his bicycle with no light in violation of a vehicle code. Officers attempted to stop the bicyclist but the bicyclist did not comply and ignored the officer’s commands. The suspect fled from the officers and rode recklessly not obeying traffic laws. Officers were able catch up with the suspect at Pico Blvd and Ocean Avenue where the suspect was placed under arrest. A search of the subject led to the recovery of narcotics paraphernalia. The suspect also had an active arrest warrant for narcotics possession. Roy James Lambert, 26, from Los Angeles was arrested for resisting/delaying an officer, possession of narcotics paraphernalia and Santa Monica warrant. Bail was set at $20,000.
Crime Watch is culled from reports provided by the Santa Monica Police Department. These are arrests only. All parties are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
The Karlstad Depot, an old red schoolhouse, and the Pauli Church moved to Wagon Wheel Ridge Event Center, west of Karlstad, last Friday, April 13, about 9 a.m. To accommodate the large buildings, PKM and Ottertail Power Companies were on hand to assist with guiding the buildings past the highline wires. Several businesses along Highway 11 were without power during the move. The buildings will become part of Frontier Village on the north end of Wagon Wheel Ridge and will be open for special events. The Karlstad Depot was built in 1904 and was moved to Pelan Pinoeer Park in 1980.
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's stock had its "buy" rating restated by equities researchers at B. Riley in a note issued to investors on Tuesday. They currently have a $26.00 price target on the stock.
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Egypt's chief-of-staff has mediated between two Libyan rivals who refused to meet face to face in Cairo but later agreed to form a committee to renegotiate a U.N. peace deal.
Col. Tamer el-Rifai, an Egyptian army spokesman, says the two — the head of Libya's U.N.-backed government, Fayez Serraj, and Khalifa Hifter, the country's most powerful army commander — met separately with Egypt's chief-of-staff, Lt. Gen. Mahmoud Hegazy late on Tuesday.
He says they agreed to form a joint committee that would make key changes to the 2015 U.N.-brokered peace deal.
Once the parliament, based in eastern Libya, endorses the changes, it would pave the way for parliamentary and presidential elections next year.
Libya's east-based parliament does not recognize the U.N.-backed government set up in the country's capital, Tripoli.
This is the heart-stopping moment a biker narrowly avoids being hit by a high speed train after he got stuck on the tracks.
The frightful footage was captured by a camera in the driver’s hub of a train near Ballan, Victoria in Australia.
The driver, Colin Sharp, said the train was travelling at 160 km/h and by the time he spotted the man on the tracks he didn’t have time to stop.
According to 3AW, Mr Sharp initially thought he had hit the motorbike rider and he didn’t see him jump out of the way at the last moment.
The following parishes will host the relics of St. Anthony de Padua, which are coming from Italy to Central Texas. At each parish participants may submit their prayer petition to the saint, then Father Mario Conte will bring the petitions back to the Basilica in Padua and place them at the tomb of St. Anthony. The tour officially ends back at the tomb of Saint Anthony where the Friars will gather to pray for the saint’s intercession upon our intentions and requests.
Feb. 18: Our Lady’s Maronite Catholic Church in Austin - Veneration begins at 12:30 p.m.; Vigil Mass begins at 5 p.m. followed by short period of veneration.
Feb. 19: Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in Austin - All Masses will begin with veneration. Masses begin at 7:45 a.m., 9:45 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.
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Indore: A woman of Rajmahal Colony registered a complaint of molestation against her gym trainer on late Tuesday night as informed by Juni Indore police officials.
According to the police, accused has been identified as Aftab Ansari, resident of Azad Nagar, who is a gym trainer at Tower Square situated YFC Gym. The victim worked out at the gym where accused became her friend. Aftab made false promises of marriage and then molested her many times. When the victim asked the accused to marry her, he refused and started beating her up and threatening her as informed by police officials.
The scared victim informed about the incident to her family members, who took her to the police station. The police have registered a case against the accused under Section 376 and other relevant sections of IPC and raided his place on late Tuesday night but no arrest was made till Wednesday night.
UFC 216: Ferguson vs. Lee Weigh-in Video
(The weigh-in begins at the 6:00 mark.)
The 24 fighters competing on Saturday’s UFC 216: Ferguson vs. Lee fight card weighed in on Friday. The fight card features two title fights. Watch the fighters step on the scale from Las Vegas, Nev.
Tony Ferguson and Kevin Lee will face off in the fight card’s main event with the interim lightweight title on the line. In the co-main event, flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson looks to make history in his title defense against Ray Borg.
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Naicam residents will have some rink upgrades to look forward to in the New Year.
The Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program is investing well over $4,000,000 into 62 community projects across the province, with Naicam being one of those communities.
Half of the over $42,000 project will be paid for by the Canada 150 funds, with the rest being covered by the town of Naicam.
New rubber flooring, higher safety glass in the rink, a kids play area, a wheelchair lift for the bleacher area, and landscaping at the Curling rink is what is set to be complete.
While some major portions of the project will be complete by the end of March, the full project will be complete by September 30th.
WILLIAMS, Ariz. (AP) — Two orphaned bear cubs have been placed in the care of a wildlife rescue park near the Grand Canyon after their mother was euthanized.
The wildlife park Bearizona in Williams said Wednesday the 4-month-old black bears were rescued from a treetop in Arizona's White Mountains. The cubs were so small a climber was able to lower them to safety in a backpack.
The park says the Arizona Game and Fish Department was forced to euthanize the cubs' mother after twice removing her from a residential area in the town of Pinetop-Lakeside.
Bearizona says the animal had been drawn to the neighborhood after a woman there began feeding it daily. A day after the bear was put down, authorities reportedly learned it was the mother of the two cubs.
Summer may seem far away, but that is not stopping the Presque Isle Lifeguard Association from planning ahead
It hosted an open house Sunday to recruit lifeguards and show off more about the organization.
The Lifeguard Association is looking to fill more than 10 positions for the summer.
Anyone interested in becoming a lifeguard is encouraged to apply either online or in person.
Lifeguard supervisor Drew Dunsmore said the skills you learn as a lifeguard are valuable.
"I believe that being a lifeguard will change your life," said Dunsmore. "It will be a great way for you to develop wonderful people skills. You're working with the public on a daily basis. You're also making a difference in someone else's life."
The Presque Isle Lifeguard Association will also hold a lifeguard certification course Dec. 16-30 at Iroquois High School. The cost is $200.
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Davey Havok of AFI during KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas at The Forum on December 10, 2016, in Inglewood, California (Photo by Daniel DeSlover/imageSPACE) *** Please Use Credit from Credit Field ***
Does Davey Havok ever sleep? He found time between fronting AFI, Blaqk Audio, and DREAMCAR, to write his second novel, ‘Love Fast Los Angeles’ and it’ll be released on February 6.
Written mostly in a West Hollywood coffee shop, ‘Love Fast Los Angeles’ tells the story of a party photographer named Alvin who’s ‘trying to enact a vendetta against a former online-teen- heart-throb while struggling to gain the affection of disaffected socialite.’
This millennial love story follows up Havok’s first novel, 2013’s ‘Pop Kids’.
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The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) today announced a 20-ton vehicle weight restriction for the William F. Cribari Memorial Bridge, the historic swing bridge carrying Route 136 over the Saugatuck River in Westport.
The decision to impose the restrictions — beginning Tuesday, March 20, — was the result of the ongoing structural engineering evaluation and inspection of the load capacity of the 19th Century truss bridge.
For more information, visit the ConnDOT website: ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=1373&Q=601364
On Thursday night, “The Vampire Diaries” will mark its 100th episode, a milestone not many series get to hit in television. In honor of the episode “500 Years of Solitude”...
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Mayor de Blasio's plan to create 100,000 'good paying' jobs begins with an investment in an industrial part of the Brooklyn waterfront. The new hub for film and fashion will be built along the river in Sunset Park at the Bush Terminal. Gus Rosendale has a closer look.
Lost in Love, brings to the airwaves, a humorous, heartfelt commentary on the subject of love hosted by Renella Rose Champagne. Join Renella as she travels through the genre of old-school country music (with a sprinklin’ of contemporary country mixed in) to embark on this topic. She may also surprise you with a diverse range of love-inspired songs including 80’s and 90’s pop and disco, blues and gospel or whatever she feels to make the show of the day complete!
The Attala County Board of Supervisors has the set the date for a special election to elect a new District 3 election commissioner.
The election will be held Tuesday, Nov. 6.
This election will be to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Frankie Farmer, who recently resigned.
Theresa Henry was recently appointed to fill the position until the special election.
Anyone interested in qualifying for the position should contact the Attala County Circuit Clerk’s office at 662-289-1471.
More information on the Election Commission can be found at www.attalacounty.net.
Other business covered during Monday’s board meeting:
If you plan to operate a Medical Marijuana business in Lansing, the city now has applications available online for you to fill out.
Lansing City Clerk Chris Swope talks with WKAR's Brooke Allen about new licensing applications for Medical Marijuana.
Lansing city clerk Chris Swope said people can begin applying for one of five different types of licenses. The city's new Medical Marijuana ordinance takes effect on Saturday, October 7.
There are five different types of licenses available:
-Provisioning Center
-Safety Compliance Facility
-Processor Facility
-Secure Transporter
-Grower Facility
Click on this sentence for the city's new webpage for applicants. The site will be operating closer to the weekend.
Licensees must complete applications, background check forms and other resources.
Starting Monday, Lansing will begin accepting applications for the Safety Compliance, Processor, Secure Transporter and Grower Facility licenses.
Authorities in dismay over deaths of initiates
Government and traditional leaders in the Eastern Cape have expressed concern over the fact that at the halfway mark of the 2018 winter season, more initiates have died compared with the entire winter season last year. On Friday, the provincial death toll for initiates stood at nine. But up to yesterday it had increased to 14.
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JAMMU: Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Services Officers Association on Saturday condoled the demise of sister -in -law of Manzoor Ahmed Qadri Director Planning and Marketing, Horticulture Department.
A condolence meeting chaired by President Tassaduq Hussain Mir was convened in which participants expressed solidarity with the bereaved family and prayed for eternal peace to the departed soul.
Country stars Luke Bryan and Dierks Bentley will return to host the 52nd ACM Awards. Luke had previously hosted the ACM Awards with Blake Shelton back in 2015.
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Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is meeting with a top North Korean official in New York. (May 30) AP
Baku. 1 November. REPORT.AZ/ Eight people died and 12 injured in a terror attack on New York as a man used a pick-up truck to mow down cyclists.
Report informs citing the TASS, Bill de Blasio, the New York Mayor told a news conference.
Police said that a vehicle plowed into a pedestrian and bike path in Lower Manhattan. The suspect has been arrested.
The suspect has been identified as Sayfullo Habibullaevic Saipov, 29, an immigrant from Uzbekistan, who arrived in the US in 2010.
Authorities consider this as a deliberate act and investigate as a terrorist attack.
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Sportscaster Mel Allen, best known as the “Voice of the New York Yankees,” was born in Johns. Known for creating word pictures to describe the action on the field and his many catch phrases that included “how about that!” and “going, going, gone!”, Allen developed one of the most recognizable voices in sports casting during his 25-year tenure with the Yankees. Not limited to radio, he became the host of the television show “This Week in Baseball” in 1977, where he remained until his death in 1996. Allen was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame and the Radio Hall of Fame.
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There was a lot of great shows to come to Springfield in 2016 and we want to know what was your favorite.
Loading Favorite Springfield Rock Show of 2016 Thank you for voting. You have already voted on this poll ! Please select an option ! Trivium @ Boondocks (January)
Failure Anthem, Romantic Rebel @ Boondocks (April)
Disturbed, Nonpoint @ PCCC (April)
Shinedown, POD @ PCCC (May)
Bridge To Grace @ Boondocks (May)
Hinder, Like A Storm [Acoustic Show] @ Boondocks (June)
Nonpoint, Failure Anthem, Through Fire @ Boondocks (July)
Kiss @ Illinois State Fair (August)
Volbeat, Killswitch Engage @ Illinois State Fair (August)
Another Lost Year, Artifas, Dead Till Dark @ Capital City Bar & Grill (October)
Stitched Up Heart, Icon For Hire @ Boondocks (October)
One Less Reason, Shallow Side [Acoustic Series] @ Blue Grouch (November)
Bridge To Grace, Artifas [Rock The Hall Ball] @ Capital City Bar & Grill (December)
Devour The Day, Seasons After @ The Curve Inn (December)
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NAIROBI (Reuters) - Kenya's opposition accused the security forces on Saturday of killing more than 100 people, including children, in a crackdown on post-election unrest.
The party did not offer any proof, and Reuters has only been able to confirm 11 deaths nationwide.
Speaking at a news conference, James Orengo, a top member of the NASA opposition coalition, said police had provoked the violence. His colleague, Johnson Muthama, said NASA would not be cowed or relent under the pressure.
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Mealey's Labor & Employment - Data Breach Class Claims Against Premera Mostly Survive Dismissal Motion
PORTLAND, Ore. - Although an Oregon federal judge on Feb. 9 found that some fraud and contract-based claims related to a 2014 data breach experienced by Premera Blue Cross merited dismissal, he held that the plaintiffs cured some previous deficiencies and concluded that their claims are not preempted by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) (In Re: Premera Blue Cross Customer Data Security Breach Litigation, No. 3:15-md-02633, D. Ore., 2017 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 18322).
Welcome to the Sunderland AFC live blog for Thursday, May 31.
The Black Cats have begun a new era, with Stewart Donald's takeover completed and the new Sunderland owner looking forward to life at the helm of the red-and-whites.
Donald spoke extensively about his hopes for the club now he has taken ownership from Ellis Short.
Friday saw Sunderland announce St Mirren's Jack Ross as their new manager, with assistant manager James Fowler also making the move from the Paisley 2021 Stadium
Join the Chronicle SAFC team for all the latest from the Stadium of Light throughout the day, as the Black Cats get to work on their summer plans as they look to win promotion from League One.
How will this vote affect other parts of the state? Republican strategist Harmeet Dhillon reacts on 'Fox & Friends First.'
Davis finished Tuesday's 95-92 summer league win over the Jazz with 17 points (8-9 FG, 1-1 FT), six rebounds, one assist and one steal across 23 minutes.
Davis saw his role grow as a second-year player with Memphis last season, but still only averaged 15.2 minutes per game. As a result, the Grizzlies are having him go through summer league this offseason once again in order to get some added reps ahead of the upcoming campaign. Davis struggled in Monday's opener, but bounced back in a big way Tuesday, going an extremely efficient 8-for-9 from the field for 17 points. Even if Davis does perform well in the summer league, his playing time isn't likely going to change much, especially now that the Grizzlies added No. 4 overall pick Jaren Jackson to the frontcourt rotation.
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Serena Williams powered her way to a straight-sets victory over Viktoriya Tomova, 6-1, 6-4, in the second round at Wimbledon 2018 on Wednesday.
Williams, who is aiming for an eighth title at Wimbledon but hasn't played in the tournament since 2016, made quick work of the first set on Centre Court but had to work a bit harder to win the second.
This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.
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Credit Deshaun Watson for setting lofty goals for his career. The Houston Texans quarterback is driven to be the best ever.
Appearing on Good Morning Football on the NFL Network on Friday before the Super Bowl, the Texans rookie QB was asked about Tom Brady’s great success in Super Bowls. Watson is not shy about what he believes he can accomplish.
“If Tom wins, it’s going to six, right? I want to be at seven,” Watson proclaimed. “Whatever it takes to be the best, the greatest, and not just for me, but for any athlete, especially quarterback … if you don’t want to chase Tom Brady and (get) above him, you’re selling yourself short. I always put my mentality with the best, and Tom Brady is the best right now, so whatever I have to do to get to that level at age 40, that’s what I’m going to do.”
You can watch Watson’s full appearance on the NFL Network show here.
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Today is the Boston Marathon that marks 50 years since Kathrine Switzer pioneered the female place in a marathon. John talks about his experiences vying to finish marathons in Chicago, Minneapolis and even in Boston. Then, a listener named Donna gets help from our other listeners on how best to use her medicinal marijuana. Comodo Vice President and Cyber Security Expert Phillip Hallam-Baker explains how the United States could have remotely sabotaged North Korea’s missile test over the weekend. Then, Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s ethical standards get called into question by the Chicago Board of Ethics.
H&R Block, Inc. was the recipient of unusually large options trading on Tuesday. Traders acquired 4,672 put options on the stock.
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Story highlights The latest episode of "This Is Us" featured a fight and some A+ parenting
Mandy Moore says Rebecca and Jack are emotionally in a place they've never been before
(CNN) Parental pair Jack and Rebecca are going through a rough patch on "This Is Us."
The flashbacks in this week's episode -- titled "Jack Pearson's Son" -- centered on a rocky time in the duo's marriage. As last week's hour set up, Rebecca (Mandy Moore) was prepping for a five-state tour and Jack (Milo Ventimiglia) was struggling to come to terms with the upcoming change but putting on a supportive face for his wife.
His hesitations bubbled to the surface when he learned that Rebecca had previously been in a relationship with one of her bandmates.
This led to a Valentine's Day fight between the two, in which Rebecca accused Jack of "getting in the way" of her dream.
At the end of the episode, Jack decided to go to their pre-planned date alone and console himself with a burger and a stiff drink.
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Joe Ingles and Paul George got in each other’s faces Monday night, and after the Utah Jazz grabbed a 3-1 series chokehold with a 113-96 win, Ingles says he’s not backing down from the All-Star forward (or anyone else.)
“We’re just both out there competing,” Ingles told TNT‘s “Inside The NBA” panel after scoring 20 points in Utah’s pivotal victory. “Obviously [George] is a really good player; I’ve got my work cut out for me each night defending him. I’m not gonna back down. I’m gonna play hard, and compete, and, from 1-to-15, we’re gonna have a crack.”
Ingles added that he felt disrespected by OKC’s defense, which kept leaving him open behind the three-point arc.
George finished with a team-high 32 points for the Thunder, who return home for Game 5 attempting to stave off elimination.
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The presenting dream team have been enjoying a fortnight away from screens, with Eamonn Holmes swooping in to replace the duo.
However, with a drama-packed programme, Piers, 54, and Susanna, 46, went down a storm with viewers who complained the ITV show became dull in their absence.
Piers took great pleasure in locking horns with Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, while he also humiliated a doctor who claimed six-month-old babies could be racist.
“Over the moon @piersmorgan & @susannareid100 are back!! Piers, your opening sports review had me in stitches,” cried one audience member, as another agreed: “Made my morning listening to @piersmorgan interviewing Jeremy Corbyn on @GMB. Love you Piers.”
Bankrupt Boris Becker and wife Lily continue to put on united front as he hobbles out of airport
The couple were pictured leaving the airport on the Balearic Island yesterday, as the injured tennis ace hobbled on crutches.
The 41-year-old cut a casual figure as he sported a pair of dark blue jeans, a grey sweatshirt and red baseball cap.
He could be seen using crutches as he recovers from ankle surgery for an old tennis injury.
Lilly, also 41, looked radiant in a white off-the-shoulder sun dress, which featured pretty rainbow stripes.
The Pentagon says the annual US-South Korean military exercises postponed for the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics will begin April 1.
The announcement Monday night comes at a potentially pivotal moment in US diplomacy over North Korea's nuclear weapons, with a summit meeting planned for this spring.
In a brief statement, the Pentagon says Defense Secretary Jim Mattis and his South Korean counterpart, Song Young-moo, agreed to go forward with the maneuvers "at a scale similar to" that of previous years.
The Pentagon says North Korea has been notified of the schedule "as well as the defensive nature" of the exercises. South Korean officials said recently that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un had indicated his acceptance of the maneuvers.
Kim and President Donald Trump have agreed to meet this spring.
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PAWNEE, Okla. — Two earthquakes have struck in the area of northern Oklahoma that was rattled last year by the largest earthquake in state history.
The U.S. Geological Survey says the back-to-back earthquakes hit Monday morning near Pawnee, about 75 miles northeast of Oklahoma City. The USGS says the quakes had magnitudes of 3.2 and 3.3 and there are no reports of injuries or damage.
In September, a 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck Pawnee and caused widespread property damage. Scientists have linked Oklahoma's recent spate of earthquakes to oil and gas production, and state regulators have issued new regulations on the practice of injecting wastewater into underground disposal wells.
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Hector Velazquez came in for injured Red Sox starter Brian Johnson and helped Boston beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-3 at Citizens Bank Park on Wednesday night.
Velazquez walked one, struck out two and gave up only one hit over 3 1/3 scoreless innings of relief, which was enough to earn his first career Major League win.
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"It is absolutely mind-boggling what these guys have been into," said Lieutenant Brent Mull with the Mayes County Sheriff's Office Crime Interdiction Unit. The sheriff's office said investigators arrested a key player in the crime ring after finding stolen property at the suspect's home in Pryor.
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WINTERVILLE, N.C. (WNCT)- Pitt Community College will be offering a free construction class in the coming weeks.
The ‘On-The-Job Training Program’ will focus on different skills needed to work and perform in the highway construction industry.
Pitt Community Colleges Department of Transitional Studies will be partnering up with the North Carolina Department of Transportation on teaching this class.
“At the end of the class, students who have taken the training, and have been successful will have the opportunity to interview with various construction companies,” said Director of Transitional Studies at Pitt Community College, Laurie Weston.
There is an information session tonight at 6 PM in room 143 of the Leslie Building at Pitt Community College.
The company ended the quarter with 15,000 ounces of gold and 470,000 ounces of silver in its inventory. Average realized prices of gold and silver were $1,287 and $16.77 per ounce sold respectively, compared with the prior-quarter figures of $1,259 and $17.32.
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US principal deputy assistant secretary calls on COAS
RAWALPINDI: The United States Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Alice G Wells Tuesday called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa here at the General Headquarters. According to an Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), views were exchanged on issues of mutual interest, regional security and cooperation between the two countries during the meeting.
The US principal deputy assistant secretary commended the sacrifices and resilience of the people and armed forces of Pakistan and appreciated the role the Pakistan Army had played in battling the scourge of terrorism.
Both the sides reaffirmed commitment towards the common goal of peace and stability in the region, and discussed measures towards that end.
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18 patients were waiting on beds at Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) this morning, according to figures released from the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO).
Six people were waiting on trolleys while twelve were waiting on wards.
No patients were waiting on beds at Sligo University Hospital this morning.
University Hospital Limerick is the most overcrowded today with 29 patients waiting on beds.
Nationally, 185 people were on trolleys throughout the country while 110 were waiting on wards.
HOUSTON (AP) — A Houston 18-year-old has been arrested and charged with illegally distributing explosive-making information and attempting to support the Islamic State organization.
The U.S. Justice Department said Monday that Kaan Sercan Damlarkaya, a U.S. citizen, was arrested on Dec. 8 following an undercover FBI operation. A statement says Damlarkaya said he intended to travel overseas and fight for IS and said he tried to get to Syria twice. He told agents that he would commit a U.S. attack if efforts to travel overseas failed.
It also says Damlarkaya provided to alleged IS supporters a formula for explosive Triacetone Triperoxide and instructions how to use it in a pressure cooker device containing shrapnel.
If convicted, he faces a possible 20-year maximum prison term. The U.S. has designated IS as a terrorist organization.
There was a murder mystery at a local community theatre.
It was opening night for All An Act Theatre Productions, "Murder on the Nile," by Agatha Christie.
The comedy is similar to the popular film and board game, Clue; but the characters are aboard a cruise ship, and a series of passengers are under scrutiny throughout the production to find out who the murderer is.
To find out who the master mind behind the murder is, grab your ticket online or by calling the box office.
The show runs through the Feb 25th.
× Woman found dead inside Olive Branch home
OLIVE BRANCH, Miss. — Olive Branch police are investigating after a body was found Monday night.
The woman was found inside a home on Palmers Cove.
Investigators have not said how she died, and neighbors told WREG they are not sure what happened either.
A death investigation is underway.
The woman’s identity has not been released.
April 25(Reuters) - Yifan Pharmaceutical Co Ltd
* Says it will pay cash dividend of 1 yuan per 10 shares (before tax) for FY 2017 to shareholders of record on May 2
* The company’s shares will be traded ex-right and ex-dividend on May 3 and the dividend will be paid on May 3
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Fire extinguished at Gaylordsville Post Office
New Milford’s three fire departments extinguished a fire at the Gaylordsville Post Office Wednesday afternoon.
The fire was reported out by 1 p.m.
Water Witch Hose Co. #2, Gaylordsville and Northville fire departments all responded and Kent was placed on standby, according to New Milford dispatch.
The Gaylordsville Post Office is in the George Washington Plaza, which also houses a diner, hardwood products and a nail salon.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Daily Derby' game
SACRAMENTO (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the California Lottery's "Daily Derby" game were:
1st:4 Big Ben-2nd:1 Gold Rush-3rd:5 California Classic, Race Time: 1:41.43
(1st: 4 Big Ben, 2nd: 1 Gold Rush, 3rd: 5 California Classic; Race Time: one: 41.43)
¶ To win the grand prize, ticket-holders must match in exact order the winning race time and the first, second and third place horses. Lesser prizes are given to ticket-holders who correctly match other horses or race times.
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England second-rower Elliott Whitehead has called on the NRL and the game's global governing body to work together to ensure the proposed USA Test goes ahead.
England and New Zealand want to play a mid-season Test in Denver on the same weekend as State of Origin II.
Canberra Raiders second-rower Elliott Whitehead still wants the USA Test to go ahead. Photo: Jay Cronan
The Rugby League International Federation, who govern the game on the international level, have backed the Test as they look to grow the game on the world stage.
But the NRL chief medical officer Paul Bloomfield has grave concerns about the game on several fronts.
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The unusual warmth combined with breezy west winds, low humidity, & abundant dead vegetation will lead to an extremely high fire danger on Monday.
The potential for wildfires to spread will also be elevated until the cold front arrives leading to much cooler weather and higher relative humidity as a result.
No significant rain is in the forecast for the foreseeable future.
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× Mexico officials: 3 missing film students believed slain, dissolved in acid
MEXICO CITY — Authorities in the western Mexico state of Jalisco say they believe three film students missing since last month were killed and dissolved in acid.
The Jalisco Attorney General’s Office says two men have been arrested and there are arrest orders for four others in the case.
The students were abducted March 19 on the outskirts of Guadalajara after working on a film project for school at a location that was apparently being watched by members of the Jalisco New Generation cartel.
Authorities said at a news conference Monday that the students were taken to another location where one was beaten to death. Then the other two were killed.
Prosecutors say the bodies were taken to a third location, where investigators believe they were dissolved in sulfuric acid.
The ceremony was a nod to the Warren County town's industrial history. The steam whistle had been used for decades to signal shift changes at Ingersoll-Rand , now a brownfield slated for redevelopment along Phillipsburg's border with Lopatcong Township.
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Police: 1 dead, 1 wounded in Austin shooting
One person was killed and another was wounded in a shooting Monday morning in the West Side Austin neighborhood, according to Chicago Police.
The shooting happened at 9:11 a.m. in the 1100 block of North Lamon, police said.
One male was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
The other victim, also a male, was shot in the leg and taken to Stroger Hospital, where his condition stabilized.
Swimming, fitness and storytelling will be available for free at times tomorrow, as the new leisure and library trust in Argyll and Bute launches this week.
Live Argyll officially took over services on Monday, and certain free activities are taking place across the region including on Bute.
The programme for Rothesay is:
Rothesay Swimming Pool:
Public swimming 10am - 12pm
Aquafit class 12pm - 1pm
Fun session 1pm - 2.30pm
Public swimming 2.30pm - 3.45pm
Half pool lane swimming with pre club class 3.45pm - 4.45pm
Moat Centre:
Fitness class (PiYo) 10am - 11am
Fitness class (Super 60s) 11am - 12pm
Rothesay Library:
Macmillan coffee morning: 11am - 1pm
Storytelling sessions with Bookbug 11.30am - 12pm and 12.30pm - 1pm
JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Alex Reyes needs season-ending Tommy John surgery on his right arm.
General manager John Mozeliak confirmed the diagnosis after an MRI. Reyes didn’t throw his scheduled bullpen session Tuesday because of a sore elbow.
The 22-year-old Reyes made his major league debut Aug. 9 and was 4-1 with a 1.57 ERA in five starts and seven relief appearances. His fastball averaged more than 97 mph.
Reyes, a candidate for the final spot in the starting rotation, had been feeling soreness in the days leading up to camp. He was also expecting to pitch for the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic.
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* Oncocyte continues to make progress towards commercialization; reports first quarter 2017 results
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Cardiff (United Kingdom) (AFP) - Wales edged France 14-13 on Saturday to finish second in the Six Nations behind Grand Slam winners Ireland.
Wales beat France 14-13 to finish second in Six Nations
The win left Wales on 15 points, with Scotland finishing third, France fourth, England fifth and Italy with the wooden spoon.
France opened the scoring at the Principality Stadium through a Francois Trinh-Duc drop-goal, but the home side responded immediately with a Liam Williams try and two Leigh Halfpenny penalties.
Gael Fickou crossed for a great try, converted by Maxime Machenaud, to keep France in the game before Halfpenny added his third penalty.
The sole score in a dour second-half was a Machenaud penalty as Wales clung on.
Cream was a popular band, out of England, in the 70s. Eric Clapton was in the band, which was founded by the drummer.
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An Evansville man has been sentenced to two decades behind bars on child molestation charges.
Monday, a judge sentenced 32-year-old Paul Benson Gandy to 20 years.
In March, the Department of Child Services and Evansville police responded to a report of a sensitive incident involving a child. The child described several inappropriate sexual acts made by Gandy Jr.
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At the time of his arrest, Gandy Jr. admitted to being addicted to synthetic marijuana and told the interviewing officer that the drug caused him to not be himself, but maintained that he did not molest the boy.
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TORONTO May 2 Canada's main stock index see-sawed in early trade on Tuesday as financial stocks weighed, offsetting rises for several stocks whose earnings reports produced positive surprises, including energy company Encana Corp and e-commerce company Shopify.
The Toronto Stock Exchange's S&P/TSX composite index was up 16.1 points, or 0.1 percent, at 15,991.73 shortly after the open. (Reporting by Alastair Sharp; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
× Comedian Ralphie May dies at age 45, according to TMZ report
Comedian Ralphie May has died at the age of 45, according to a report by the celebrity gossip website TMZ.
May was a runner-up in the 2003 season of the NBC TV series “Last Comic Standing.” He starred in several comedy specials on Comedy Central and Netflix.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Bridgepoint Education Inc-
* Bridgepoint Education Inc announces secondary common stock offering by selling stockholder
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× Arrests after ‘Abolish ICE’ sign hung from Statue of Liberty
NEW YORK — Several people have hung a banner emblazoned with a message about abolishing Immigration and Customs Enforcement from the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty and have been arrested.
National Park Service spokesman Jerry Willis says at least six people were taken into custody Wednesday. He says federal code of regulations prohibits hanging banners from the monument.
The large banner said “Abolish I.C.E.” ICE is a division of the Department of Homeland Security whose officers arrest and deport unauthorized immigrants inside the U.S., among other duties.
Activists with the group Rise and Resist say they hung the banner to protest U.S. immigration policy. They oppose President Donald Trump’s administration and advocate ending deportations and family separations at the U.S.-Mexico border.
U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions has said the president’s immigration policy is a step forward for public safety.
YouGov.com released a list of ‘America’s Most-Liked Contemporary Actors.’
It’s a simple poll. They have hundreds of actors in their database, and they ask people whether they have a positive or negative opinion of each. They also logged if people had a neutral opinion, or had never heard of them.
Then, they released the names of the 10 with the highest ratings. They are:
1. Morgan Freeman . . . Positive: 84%, Negative: 4%
2. Denzel Washington . . . Positive: 81%, Negative: 4%
3. Tom Hanks . . . Positive: 81%, Negative: 6%
4. Betty White . . . Positive: 80%, Negative: 4%
5. Sandra Bullock . . . Positive: 80%, Negative: 5%
6. Harrison Ford . . . Positive: 79%, Negative: 4%
7. Michael J. Fox . . . Positive: 75%, Negative: 5%
8. Will Smith . . . Positive: 74%, Negative: 11%
9. Bruce Willis . . . Positive: 74%, Negative: 5%
10. Jackie Chan . . . Positive: 72%, Negative: 5%
Who’s your favorite?
HYDERABAD: The Cyberabad Police has announced a reward of Rs 1 lakh for any information in the case of the unidentified pregnant woman, whose chopped body parts were found stuffed in two gunny bags, near the Botanical Garden area at Kondapur in Hyderabad.
The incident has sent shock waves across the city.
The case came to light after local residents found the blood-stained bags by the roadside on Tuesday morning and apprised police of it.
As the body was decomposed, her identity could not be established, said police.
During the investigation, four eyewitnesses stated that the victim was in a stage of advanced pregnancy and was last seen on January 28 in a hotel near the Botanical Garden, Gachibowli police station limits.
A case of murder has been registered and an investigation was underway.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Philadelphia police say they're investigating how a 16-year-old boy with autism wound up left out in the cold with his feet bound.
Police were called about 11 a.m. Sunday and found the boy outside in freezing temperatures between two row homes. The boy had bruises on his wrists, possibly from being bound, and his feet still were bound together when he was found.
The boy was taken to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia in stable condition.
Police haven't released his name or said whether they have any clues as to who might have mistreated the boy.
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Now that Denver has been named one of the 20 potential locations where Amazon could choose to build its second headquarters, it’s time to see where the Mile High City stands — or falls short.
Using available data from market research, government reports and more, The Denver Post pulled out features that Amazon said were important in its original request for proposals in September.
Many sources document only U.S. cities, so the lone outsider, Toronto, is not part of many of the lists. Also, a few reports combine metropolitan areas into one, so northern Virginia and Maryland’s Montgomery County are included in the Washington data.
This isn’t a story to say where the best city for Amazon HQ2 should be but one that gives all 20 finalists a better sense of where Denver ranks by comparison. And from the data, Denver rarely ranks in the top half.
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MIAMI (WSVN) - It was a near catastrophe, Monday, after an SUV drove nearly drove over the edge of the Airport Expressway.
The driver of the SUV spun out on the ramp and nearly went over the edge while driving on the eastbound SR 112 to southbound Interstate 95.
The SUV managed to break the guardrail and came to a rest facing backwards, with two wheels up on the wall.
The driver was not hurt, but crews temporarily closed the overpass.
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JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Jacksonville Fire and Emergency Services has a new truck out on the roads to help keep the community safe.
The truck cost more than $500,000, and the equipment for it cost more than a $100,000.
It includes many features that the old 1994 model truck did not, including thermal imaging cameras and a 500-gallon water pump.
Fire Chief Jerry Hardison said the most important new addition is an on-board foam system to help put out fires more efficiently.
“We have it on all of our other trucks,” said Chief Hardison. “This is the last one that’s getting an on board foam system. It helps you mitigate a fire a whole lot quicker and reassure you from rekindling.”
Chief Hardison said he’s grateful to the city for their support in getting the department new equipment to help keep his men safe.
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. — Jefferson County debuted a new brand and logo system in what it says will better serve citizens.
The previous green seal has been updated with a new logo “that symbolizes the natural beauty and open spaces we enjoy in Jefferson County, which positively impacts the health and well-being of our residents and visitors,” the county said in a news release.
The grid was also changed to represent the county’s communities, infrastructure, transportation and services provided.
“Creating consistency across county services through a unified Jefferson County brand will help citizens more easily identify the services they need,” officials said.
England manager Gareth Southgate wants to play World Cup warm-up matches around the country next year, rather than take the squad abroad as his predecessors did.
Fabio Capello held camps in Austria and Germany before South Africa 2010, while Roy Hodgson took his team to Miami before the Brazil 2014 World Cup, although England played matches at home before heading to France for Euro 2016.
Friendly opponents will be decided after the draw for the tournament in the Kremlin on December 1.
Gareth Southgate wants to play World Cup warm-up matches in England next year
England have friendlies against Germany and Brazil next month and matches against Holland and Italy have been pencilled in for March.
England are expected to be based at the ForRestMix Club outside St Petersburg during the finals.
Jury Says Shirt Co. Not Liable In $10M Suit Over Child's Burns
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 7:59 PM EST) -- A California federal jury has found that Schwab Co. Inc. is not responsible for severe burns sustained by a child while wearing one of its shirts, clearing the clothing manufacturer of all liability after co-defendants Macy’s and Ralph Lauren settled for roughly $860,000.
Jesus Romero sued Macy’s, Ralph Lauren and Schwab in 2015 over injuries he sustained as a child in a 2005 incident. Romero was wearing a Ralph Lauren gingham dress shirt and playing with a lighter when the shirt caught fire, causing “severe, permanent...
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Newport News Police are investigating a home invasion robbery that occurred Tuesday night in the 100 block of Satterfield Drive. The victim, a 29-year-old man with visible injuries along the right side and top of his head, told police he was in the living room of his home eating dinner when he heard a knock at the front door.
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— In a staff meeting Wednesday, Steven D. Hammel, current vice-president and general manager for WRAL-TV and FOX 50, announced his retirement, set for later this year.
“It has been a terrific honor to work with the team at WRAL and FOX 50,” Hammel said, "and I feel so very grateful to be part of what the Goodmon family has created in Capitol Broadcasting. It’s a special place full of incredibly passionate and dedicated people. After almost ten years here and more than 40 years in broadcasting, which includes the love of deadlines and various pressures, I look forward to enjoying other aspects of life. Until the day I leave, it will continue to be a privilege serving our community and our viewers. After that, I will proudly take the role of being their number one viewer."
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We spoke to Effie Zahos from Money magazine who tells about checking your super performance and asking questions, do a check up and move it if you can get better performance elsewhere.
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Baku. 29 September. REPORT.AZ/ Dead body of the world-renowned Azerbaijani scientist, professor of the University of California, Lotfi Zadeh was brought to Heydar Mosque.
Report informs, according to the desire of the scientist to be buried in Azerbaijan, he was brought to his homeland.
Today at 11:00, a farewell ceremony will be held at the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences (ANAS).
He will be buried today.
He passed away in California aged 97 on September 6.
He is best known for proposing the fuzzy mathematics in the 1960s.
There is no word on if anyone was injured in a rollover that happened just after 4 p.m. at 19th and Quaker.
Westbound traffic is reduced to one lane on 19th Street.
There are two vehicles involved in the crash.
There is no information on how the rollover happened.
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May 30 (Reuters) - Five Prime Therapeutics Inc:
* FIVE PRIME THERAPEUTICS ANNOUNCES COLLABORATION WITH ROCHE TO DEVELOP COMPANION DIAGNOSTICS FOR TARGETED IMMUNO-ONCOLOGY INVESTIGATIONAL DRUG CANDIDATES
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Nottinghamshire is to host prospective Tokyo Olympians next summer for the inaugural Accenture World Triathlon Mixed Relay Nottingham as part of the ITU Mixed Relay Series.
The evening event, set to take place on 7th June, will witness some of the world’s top triathlon quartets dive into the River Trent, before racing around Victoria Embankment on both bike and foot, just two days before they take on the British leg of the ITU World Triathlon Series in Leeds.
Triathlon Mixed Relay will make its Olympic debut at the Tokyo 2020 Games, so the event in Nottingham will be a top priority for nations looking to secure the first points on offer to qualify their spots on the start line.
The Nottingham eventwas named by the ITU as the first of two qualification events in 2018, in addition to the ITU Mixed Relay World Championships and the Continental Championships.
See who's been arrested, accused, convicted or released in Southern Arizona this month. An arrest is not a presumption of guilt.
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Police are investigating a crash in midtown Tucson involving a cyclist, according to Sgt. Pete Dugan with Tucson Police Department.
He said the crash happened near Stone Avenue and Fort Lowell Road.
The cyclist was hurt but his injuries are not life-threatening, according to Dugan.
The crash happened before 6:30 p.m.
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The first U.S. drive-through marijuana dispensary is set to open on Thursday in a small town in Colorado, a state that has been at the forefront of pot legalization. The...
Authorities in Belgium says the killing of three people there yesterday was an Islamic State inspired terrorist attack.
The country’s federal magistrate says the attacker had been in touch with radicals since 2016 and shouted “God is great” in Arabic during the shooting in Liege.
He’s also suspected of another killing on Monday night.
Investigators are now looking into whether he acted alone.
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Romania will present itself as a tourist destination at the 28th edition of the international tourism fair 'Tour Salon Poznan' to take place from February 17 to 19, in Poland, according to a press release published on Monday, on the website of the Ministry of Tourism. 'Tour Salon Poznan' is one of the most important exhibition events on the Polish market.
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A Batavia man who died after crashing a motorcycle Saturday afternoon was fleeing a traffic stop and driving on a revoked license, police said Monday. An officer driving a marked Batavia police car saw the motorcycle traveling about 80 m.p.h. southbound on Kirk Road, where the posted speed limit is 45 m.p.h., police said in a news release.
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Willie Nelson stops Utah concert due to breathing issues
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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — Willie Nelson is blaming high altitude for forcing him to cut a performance short at USANA Amphitheatre in West Valley City Sunday night.
The 84-year-old country music legend later apologized in a statement posted to his Twitter and Facebook accounts that read: “The altitude got to me. I am feeling better now and headed for lower ground.”
Nelson was forced to cancel several concerts earlier this year because of what his publicist said was a bad cold.
The Centers for Disease Control is reporting that, as of Aug. 11, 141 people have been infected with strains of Salmonella traced back to papayas imported from Mexico, including two people in Louisiana.
Nineteen states have confirmed cases: Connecticut (5), Delaware (4), Iowa (2), Illinois (2), Kentucky (3), Louisiana (2), Maryland (8), Massachusetts (6), Michigan (1), Minnesota (4), North Carolina (3), New Jersey (27), New York (39), Ohio (1), Oklahoma (4), Pennsylvania (8), Texas (7), Virginia (14), and Wisconsin (1). Victims range in age from 1 year to 95 with a median age of 39. One death - a victim from New York - has been attributed to this outbreak.
The CDC says it’s possible new cases may come to light and is recommending that consumers avoid Maradol papayas from the Carica de Campeche farm in Mexico. When in doubt about the fruit's origins, the CDC is urging consumers and restaurants to throw it out.
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After Mayo’s performance in the All-Ireland quarter-final replay over Roscommon last Sunday week, it was hard not to be impressed with their resolve. Talk of their imminent implosion appeared premature, writes Mike Quirke.
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MIAMI (WSVN) - A shooting near a Miami convenience store ended with a person being transported to the hospital with a gunshot wound.
Miami Police and Fire Rescue are on the scene near Northwest Seventh Avenue and 32nd Street in Miami, Wednesday afternoon.
Witnesses told 7News there was some kind of incident in the street between two cars.
The owner of a nearby store said a bullet fired by someone inside at least one car struck one of his customers in the foot.
Police have roped off the area along Northwest Seventh Avenue as they conduct their investigation.
The victim was transported to Jackson Memorial Hospital in stable condition.
Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.
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Keep you and your partner safe from sexually transmitted diseases this Valentine's Day through resources available through the county and Planned Parenthood's clinic in Eureka. “Humboldt County and the state have seen record levels of STDs, especially over the last year,” Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services Public Health nurse Eric Gordon said in an email statement to the Times-Standard.
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MANISTEE — Just three strokes. That’s how close Manistee came to qualifying for the 2016 Division 3 girls golf state finals. It’s also what will motivate the team […]
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Stein Mart has struggled for a very long time to find its footing in a crowded sector of retail. The company's continuous missteps have landed the stock in the $5 area and after what amounts to a pretty disastrous Q3 report, SMRT is still hovering near its lows.
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Another man accused of assaulting protesters at a Donald Trump campaign rally in Louisville has counter-sued the president, saying he was following Trump’s urging to remove them.
Matthew Heimbach is being sued over his alleged actions at the March 1, 2016 rally. In a counter claim filed in federal court on Monday, Heimbach says he was relying “on Trump’s authority to order disruptive persons removed,” according to WDRB-TV (bit.ly/2onwCE9).
Another defendant, Alvin Bamberger, also attended the rally and can be seen on video shoving a woman. Bamberger filed a counter claim on Friday saying that he acted on Trump’s “urging and inspiration.”
Three people who claim they were assaulted at the Trump rally filed a lawsuit last year against Trump, his campaign, Heimbach and Bamberger.
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* Q2 REVENUE ROSE 20.6 PERCENT TO RMB 323.1 MILLION
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BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. (AP) — Patrick Zeck’s putback with 11.4 seconds left lifted Gardner-Webb to a 63-61 win over Charleston Southern on Saturday.
David Efianayi missed a short jumper but Zeck was there for the follow from the center of the paint.
Charleston Southern’s Christian Keeling hit a 3-pointer with 48 seconds left then Cortez Mitchell made a steal under the Buccaneers basket and laid the ball in for a 61-all tie after trailing by 14 in the second half.
Jaheam Cornwall came off the bench to make three 3-pointers and score 14 points, 11 in the first half when the Bulldogs took a 39-29 lead. Liam O’Reilly also scored 14 points while Efianayi added 13 and Zack and DJ Laster 10 each as Gardner-Webb (12-3, 7-5 Big South) went to 10-0 at home.
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Hoover, Homewood and American Christian swept the boys’ and girls’ championships for Classes 7A, 6A and 1A/3A, respectively, Guntersville won the boys’ 4A/5A championship at the 49th AHSAA State Indoor Track and Field Championships held at Birmingham’s CrossPlex Saturday.
A total of 10 boys’ state indoor records fell and 12 girls’ records – a total of 22 for the two-day meet. In addition to Homewood’s girls setting the new all-time points record, the Lady Patriots also set the new 6A record. American Christian’s Girls set a record for points scored in 1A/3A, and Hoover’s boys set a new 7A team scoring record.
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SEOUL—The Trump administration is considering sending Adm. Harry Harris to South Korea as its new ambassador, according to two people familiar with the matter, turning to a military man to fill a diplomatic vacancy at a pivotal moment on the Korean Peninsula.
Adm. Harris, currently the head of U.S. Pacific Command, had been tapped as the next ambassador to Australia and would need to go through a fresh vetting process and confirmation hearing before taking up the post in Seoul.
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The Disney vault is opening up once again, and this time Lady and the Tramp will come bounding out to greet you like very good dogs. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Lego Ninjago director Charlie Bean will helm a live action-CGI hybrid of the 1955 film, and it would be intended for release on the studio’s forthcoming digital content platform. As THR reports, “The service will have four to six movies a year among content that will include film and TV offerings from Disney brands Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars.” Meaning, this isn’t just a “straight to VOD” job that won’t get the total attention of the brand. The company is fully investing in its digitally native products, as evidenced by the recent hire of Jon Favreau to write and produce a Star Wars series for the yet-to-be-named service. So get ready to add yet another à la carte subscription service to your monthly expenses!
Five female kitchen workers in Boston are detailing a sexual harassment lawsuit they're filing against a national restaurant chain.
The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights and Economic Justice, which represents the women, says the lawsuit being addressed Tuesday highlights the plight of women in low-wage positions like dishwashers, cleaners and cooks.
It comes as allegations of sexual misconduct have roiled American politics, media, film and other white-collar industries.
The lawyers' committee, a Boston-based nonprofit, says the lawsuit alleges a workplace filled with "lewd behavior, sexually inappropriate comments and unwanted touching."
The woman and their attorneys are expected to speak Tuesday. The committee hasn't named the women or the restaurant chain yet.
Celebrity chef Mario Batali stepped away from his restaurant empire Monday after four women accused him of inappropriate touching.
Playing a team from Georgia for only the second time this season, No. 7 Grayson (Loganville, Ga.) jumped out to a convincing early lead and did not let up in a 52-6 win at Shiloh (Snellville, Ga.).
The Rams (6-0) got out to a 22-0 lead after one quarter thanks in large part to two rushing TDs by quarterback D.J. Irons. They pushed the margin to 46-0 at halftime before cruising after the break.
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The defending state Class 7-A champion Rams pushed their season scoring average to 40.3 points, while allowing an average of just 10.6.
Grayson visits Archer (Lawrenceville, Ga.) next Friday.
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (AP) — A Nebraska man accused of threatening to stab someone with a syringe that he said held HIV-tainted blood has pleaded guilty to a reduced Iowa robbery charge.
Court records say 35-year-old Jeshua Divis, who lives in Omaha, pleaded guilty Thursday in a Council Bluffs courtroom and was sentenced to time served.
Divis had been convicted of robbery in March 2015. His conviction was overturned and he was granted a new trial after he challenged his conviction. He said some of the evidence against him should not have been allowed at trial and that his attorneys were ineffective.
Prosecutors say Divis told a woman at the Ameristar Casino in Council Bluffs in November 2014 that he’d inject her with the tainted blood if she didn’t hand over her money.
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - Authorities are awaiting autopsy results to determine what caused the death of a transgender woman who was in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Federal authorities say the 33-year-old woman from Honduras died early Friday at an Albuquerque hospital, where she was admitted after showing symptoms of pneumonia, dehydration and complications associated with HIV.
The woman was identified by activists as Roxana Hernandez. They say she was part of a caravan of Central American migrants that traveled to the U.S. border through Mexico.
Federal authorities listed her name as Jeffry Hernandez and said she was first detained May 13 in San Diego. She was later transferred to El Paso, Texas, and then to a detention center in western New Mexico where she was housed in the transgender unit.
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INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A 30-year-old woman is recovering after being shot on the northeast side of Indianapolis Monday morning.
Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officers were called to the 3700 block of 37th Place, near 38th Street and Mitthoefer Road, just after 4:15 a.m.
The woman was taken to Sidney and Lois Eskenazi Hospital. Her condition was not released, but police said she was awake and breathing.
Officers say the shooting stemmed from a fight.
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A 15-year-old girl from Delhi tragically drowned at a popular Australia's Adelaide beach on Sunday.
Nitisha Negi, a footballer and student of Rajkiya Sarvodaya Kanya Vidyalaya in Delhi drowned at Holdfast Marina beach in Australia's Adelaide. She was there to attend Pacific School Games Tournament.
Her body was later recovered near the breakwater at Glenelg Beach on Monday morning, following an extensive search by emergency services.
Four other girls were also rescued from the sea by members of the Indian hockey team. They were admitted to hospital and are now out of danger.
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Reality TV personality Kim Kardashian says she once stole a lipstick with her partner-in-crime fashion designer Nicole Richie.In a new post on her official website, Kim recalled an incident when she shoplifted from a drug store with Richie when she was 11-years-old.Saying that she had "always been really interested in beauty" since young age, Kim wrote: "When Nicole Richie and I were around 11, we went into a drugstore in Malibu and took lipstick. We thought we were so badass."The Keeping Up with the Kardashians star, who is now 36 years old added: "I can't remember the name of the colour, but it was a brown shade from Revlon. I wasn't much of a partier growing up, so this was about as rebellious as I got."
Katie Goffman, a native of Greendale, Wis., has created a new web series that chronicles a Wisconsinite’s move from our Midwestern state to the Big Apple, a move that Goffman made in her personal life.
Lucy (played by Goffman) is uprooted to Queens by her brother Walter (played by Tommaso Antico), where they reconnect with the only other New Yorkers they know, their former theater frenemies Jordan and Kelly (played by Charl Brown and Jenna Leigh Green).
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MONCTON, N.B. - There are many eyes in the sky this summer off Canada's East Coast as Fisheries and Oceans and Transport Canada conduct aerial surveys to help detect and protect endangered North Atlantic right whales.
Five aircraft are being used to make daily flights over the Bay of Fundy, the Scotian Shelf, the Gulf of St. Lawrence and the southern coast of Newfoundland.
The increased measures follow the deaths of 18 North Atlantic right whales in Canadian and U.S. waters last year, mainly due to collisions with ships or entanglements in fishing gear.
There are believed to be fewer than 450 of the whales remaining and, of those, there are only about 100 breeding females.
Jean-Francois Gosselin, a biologist with the Fisheries Department, says so far this year they have spotted 27 right whales off the East Coast.
Six fishing areas in the Gulf of St. Lawrence were closed to several fisheries as of May 22, including snow crab, rock crab and lobster.
Nevada's Secretary of State blamed the Department of Motor Vehicles registration for adding people to the state voter rolls who were not U.S. Citizens. Nevada Secretary of State Barbara Cegavske told state DMV director, Terri Albertson in a letter Friday evening about her concerns regarding the registrations.
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In only two days, $23,000 has been raised for a Wimberley cafe that was burned down earlier this week. Those raising the funds say all of that money is going straight to the 54 Cypress Creek Cafe employees who are now out of a job.
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A SEVERE warning of rain has been issued for Newport and Gwent for tomorrow and Friday.
The yellow warning is in place from 11am on Thursday to 9pm on Friday.
Thunderstorms are also expected in some areas.
A Met Office spokesman said: "Thunderstorms are expected to move northwards into southern and some eastern parts of England during Thursday morning, with further heavy showers and thunderstorms developing across a wider area during the course of the afternoon and evening.
"Any thunderstorms over eastern England and the north Midlands will move through relatively quickly, but further south and west, they could become slow moving and lead to torrential rain in some places.
"There is the potential for 30-40 mm of rain to fall in an hour and perhaps as much as 60-80 mm in 2-3 hours. As well as this, frequent lightning and large hail are possible."
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Earlier I promised to give a review of this controversial mental health treatment. Turns out it’s not really as cut and dry as medications. With those you can say “Well I took the Zufrika but it made me gain 15 pounds in my elbows and start watching Fox News so I stopped.” or “Scaramouchi gave me diarrhea but really got rid of my depression and I hope they get it back in stock soon.” It’s not either definitely successful or…
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A Baltimore County man died in a crash Friday afternoon in White Marsh, police said.
The crash occurred around 2 p.m. in the area of Honeygo Boulevard and Silver Spring Road, according to Baltimore County Police.
Police said the man was driving a 2001 Lexus south on Honeygo Boulevard and struck a 2010 Jeep Commander, which was traveling west on Silver Spring Road before the collision. The Jeep then hit a 2010 Chevrolet Equinox traveling east on Silver Spring Road, police said.
Two people inside the Lexus were taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries. The driver, identified as James Minsurk Kim, 72, of Towson, died shortly after arriving at a hospital, police said.
Four people in the Jeep were taken to area hospitals with serious, but not life-threatening injuries, according to police.
The driver of the Chevrolet was uninjured.
Police are investigating.
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Beards (on the faces of the Miami Marlins), that’s who. Before the start of last season, manager Don Mattingly banned all manner of facial hair, but the ban only lasted one season as Mattingly lifted it today. At the time, players complained a bit but didn’t seem too put-off by the mandatory shaving session. However, that acceptance didn’t last.
“It was a constant fight last year, honestly, with guys,” said Mattingly, speaking Tuesday before the first spring training workout for pitchers and catchers. “Through the course of the season and watching the playoffs and the World Series, for me it just didn’t seem like that big of a thing. The most important thing is our guys prepare and play the game right.”
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The downtown Bismarck train depot will be repurposed, but the owner says its historical look from a century ago will be restored. The owner of the building, Dale Zimmerman says it will soon be the home of Edwinton Brewery, and his vision is to combine the brewery and the depot on the building's west side.
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The bright yellow and green balloons were in place, the VIP guests were on hand and Trenton marked another milestone. The occasion was the celebration of the opening of Mercer County Community College's new building in downtown Trenton - dubbed, appropriately enough, the Trenton Hall Annex.
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Noble Group has completed the sale of MR Coal Marketing and Trading, a unit dealing in coal sales, for a cash consideration of US$34.5 million to an unnamed buyer.
NOBLE Group has completed the sale of MR Coal Marketing and Trading, a unit dealing in coal sales, for a cash consideration of US$34.5 million to an unnamed buyer.
The sale, made by a Noble unit (Noble Americas Emerald Corp), was undertaken after the buyer had exercised a call option, which was granted by Noble in 2015 in connection with Noble's initial acquisition of MR Coal in the same year.
"The grant of the call option which is not exercisable at the discretion of the group did not amount to a disclosable transaction for the purposes of Chapter 10 of the listing manual of the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited at the time of grant of the option," Noble said.
At the time of the sale, the book value and net tangible asset value of MR Coal, which is based in the United States, was around US$35.6 million.
Talk of building a wall to further divide the two nations hadn't yet surfaced as a hot button issue in the U.S. Presidential election. By the time Donald Trump announced his candidacy in June 2015, LA3pez Luz's latest art book project, , was nearly complete and is now a very timely subject in the wake of the new White House administration.
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Groundhog Predicts More Winter
Pennsylvania (WOLO) — America’s most famous weather-predicting groundhog was back in action this morning. Punxsutawney Phil delivered his annual prognostication to fans in Pennsylvania.
and according to Phil he did in fact see a shadow which means six more weeks of winter.
Embiid is listed as the starting center on the Sixers' game notes for Saturday's matchup with the Pacers.
While the team has not officially released a starting lineup, the expectation is that Embiid will be cleared to play in a back-to-back for the first time in his career. The big man played 31 minutes in Friday's win over the Heat, finishing with 17 points, 11 rebounds, four assists, three blocks and six turnovers.
Eagle Eye Networks Inc. announced the Eagle Eye Contract Vault, a complete cloud-based system for recording and archiving video of important business transactions. The video recordings are stored long-term in the Eagle Eye Cloud Data Centers with descriptions and metadata for easy search and retrieval. Using the Eagle Eye Video API, both audio and video analysis can be completed on the recordings to extract key data.
“The introduction of the Eagle Eye Contract Vault demonstrates the expanding range of business uses for video,” said Dean Drako, president and CEO of Eagle Eye Networks.
The Eagle Eye Contract Vault is controlled via a Web interface or mobile application. Video can be recorded from multiple satellite locations and is stored securely encrypted in the Eagle Eye Cloud Data Centers. Retrieval can be performed by remote or centralized personnel which is ideal for internal or external compliance applications. Pricing starts at $99 per month.
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Children eagerly lined up to pet the real-life rabbit as they took turns feeling the soft coat of their new fluffy friend. Michael Morris--The Reporter For many parents and their anxious children, Easter weekend in Vacaville has become a budding tradition they hold near and dear.
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Judging will take place in Kerry this Thursday and Friday for this years IPB Pride of Place Competition.
The judges will be visiting communities and groups nominated by Kerry County Council for the work they are doing to create, viable, vibrant and visible communities.
This year Kerry County Council nominated 3 projects, one of which K- FEST was already adjudicated during the live event over the June Bank Holiday weekend.
The other two nominees in Kerry are the Blackwater Womens’s Group, and the Maherees Conservation Association.
The judges will spend three hours with each project and get a guided tour of their area.
When the Kushner Cos. bought three apartment buildings in a gentrifying neighborhood of Queens in 2015, most of the tenants were protected by special rules that prevent developers from pushing them out, raising rents and turning a tidy profit.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP)  A county commission in Tennessee has decided to keep a bust of a Confederate officer on its courthouse lawn.
The Chattanooga Times Free-Press reports the Hamilton County Commission voted 6-2 Wednesday to keep the bust of Lt. Gen. Alexander P. Stewart.
After the meeting, the NAACP's Chattanooga President, Dr. Elenora Woods, said that things will have to change and that voting out the commissioners who opposed the removal of the bust is a key order of business.
Last week, Commissioner Greg Beck introduced legislation to seek the state's permission to remove the bust, which was erected in 1919 by the United Daughters of the Confederacy. Commissioners Greg Beck and Warren Mackey, the two black members of the commission, were the only votes to remove the bust.
The Golden State Warriors will be without a key reserve when they face LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers for Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
Sixth man Andre Igoudala has been ruled out for Thursday's game as he continues to recover from a left leg injury suffered in Game 3 against the Houston Rockets in the Western Conference finals.
Igoudala missed the last four games of the conference finals, which the Warriors won in seven.
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Igoudala, who provides Golden State with invaluable defensive effort and hustle, averaged 8.6 points, 3.4 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.0 blocks in five games against the Cavaliers during last year's NBA Finals.
The second full trailer for Venom was released Monday night, and unlike the first one, it actually showed the title character.
When the first trailer came out in February, some fans complained because it showed star Tom Hardy only in his role as Eddie Brock, and not his alien symbiote. No worries this time. The new trailer delivers Venom in all forms, from black goo to full-on monstrous creature who really needs to see an orthodontist.
A new poster also shows both the characters.
Marvel Comics character Brock is a journalist and foe of Spider-Man, who bonds with the symbiote to become Venom. The film comes from the new Sony Marvel Universe, not the familiar Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Michelle Williams and Riz Ahmed also star. Venom is scheduled for release on Oct. 4 in Australia and Oct. 5 in the US and UK.
RALEIGH, N.C. — When Ernie Barnes played with the San Diego Chargers, his teammates nicknamed him “Big Rembrandt” because he was always scribbling on pieces of paper.
After he retired, he went on to become a famous painter. His “Sugar Shack” painting was on the cover of a Marvin Gaye album and was used in the closing credits of the sitcom “Good Times.”
Now the North Carolina Museum of History in Raleigh is exhibiting 38 of his paintings.
Many aren’t known because Barnes often painted for people who commissioned his work.
Barnes played professional football in the 1960s before pursuing his art career. He’s famous for his elongated figures of African-Americans in uplifting scenes.
The exhibit is the first since he died at age 70 in 2009. It continues through March 3.
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The Denver Broncos have a decision to make on Shane Ray.
Broncos general manager John Elway has until May 3 to decide if the team will pick up Ray’s fifth-year option. Because Ray is a former first-round pick, the team has the option to add an extra year to his contract.
Slapping on a fifth-year option for Ray would cost the team $9,232,000 in 2019, according to Joel Corry of CBS Sports. That’s quite a jump from the $2.9 million that Ray is set to cost this season.
Denver’s decision may come down to choosing between Ray and Shaq Barrett, who recently signed a one-year, $2.914 million tender. As of today, Ray and Barrett are both scheduled to become free agents in 2019.
If you had to pick one, which would you choose: Ray or Barrett? Ray seems to be a better pass rusher but Barrett has looked like a better overall edge defender. Let us know your thoughts by voting in the poll below!
BEIJING (AP) — Analysts say the security of North Korea's missiles and nuclear, chemical and biological weapons would be a chief priority for China in the event of a major crisis involving its communist neighbor.
China is mum on any contingency plans, but questions are being raised with U.S. and North Korean tensions high and relations between Beijing and Pyongyang at a historic low. The scene along the China-North Korea border provides some clues.
Construction crews are at work on a six-lane highway to the border outside the small Chinese city of Ji'an along the Tumen River. The dearth of traffic and trade would suggest the highway is of little use, but it could facilitate the rapid movement of tanks and troops.
The Foran High girls swimming and diving team defeated West Haven, 97-77, in Milford.
Coach Kristin Skuches’ Lions improved to 3-4.
Isabelle Connelly, Kaya Vital, Emma Bell, Jordan MacDonald were first in the 200 medley relay (2:09.01).
Arianna Chen, O’Connor, Emily Sportini and MacDonald won the 200 freestyle relay (1:53.63).
Emma Longley captured the diving competition (244.12).
Ana O’Connor was first in the 200 freestyle (2:16.19).
Corsi won the 200 IM (2:30.17) and the 500 freestyle (5:54.24).
MacDonald was best in the 50 freestyle (25.96).
Jessica Anderson placed first in the 100 butterfly (1:12.65).
Bell was first in the 100 freestyle (1:03.21).
A single card that allows shoppers to access various payment options from multiple accounts is being displayed at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona. Jim Drury reports.
Aaron Hernandez returned to Louisville Friday night and was booked into Louisville Metro Corrections. (Photo courtesy of Louisville Metro Corrections)
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The man accused of killing two people near Bowman Field is now back in Louisville.
23-year-old Aaron Hernandez was booked into Metro Corrections Friday night. He was arrested in Texas two days after police found the bodies of Joshua Rice and David Kandelaki inside an apartment on Abigail Drive.
Police say Hernandez was Rice's ex-boyfriend, and Rice had filed a request for an order of protection against him.
Hernandez is charged with two counts of murder and tampering with physical evidence.
He's being held on a $1 million bond. He's expected in court Monday morning.
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JERUSALEM — The Israeli military said it intercepted a rocket launched at Israel from the Gaza Strip late Monday, a few hours after Israel bombed Hamas military positions in retaliation for rocket fire earlier in the evening.
The military said in a statement that the Iron Dome missile defence system shot down a rocket fired at Israel from the Palestinian territory. No injuries or damage were reported in Israel.
Shortly afterward, an Israeli tank responded by bombarding a Hamas military position in the northern Gaza Strip, the military said. No injuries were reported.
Earlier, Israeli planes and tanks shelled the coastal territory after militants fired a rocket toward southern Israel, in what was the latest in a series of cross-border exchanges that have left at least four Palestinians dead since Friday.
A man who said he acted in self-defense was arrested this week after he allegedly stabbed another man during an altercation.
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Women who have publicly accused President Trump of sexual misconduct will call for Congress to investigate the allegations at a press conference on Monday.
The women will unite for the first time to demand the probe and share details of their allegations against Trump, according to a press release.
Fox News hosting debate in West Virginia GOP Senate primary
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Fox News Channel is kicking off its midterm election series with a debate in the West Virginia Republican Senate primary race.
The network said in a news release that candidates who reach a threshold of 10 percent in a Fox News poll being released this week will be invited to the May 1 debate.
Co-moderators for the debate in Morgantown will be chief political anchor Bret Baier and anchor Martha MacCallum.
The network will also host with the Florida GOP a Republican primary debate in Florida's governor's race on June 28.
Fox News will feature 30-minute editions of "Special Report" with Baier ahead of each debate and will follow with MacCallum breaking down the news from each debate during abbreviated versions of "The Story."
Ding Junhui needed little more than an hour to book his spot in the second round of the World Championships after seeing off Xiao Guodong.
The world number three held a 6-3 overnight advantage and quickly reeled off four frames in a row to seal a comfortable 10-3 victory over his fellow Chinese.
After comfortably taking the opener, a break of 61 took Ding five frames clear and within sight of the finishing line.
One of the finest sights in snooker!
Ding Junhui giving top spin tutorials... 👏 #ilovesnooker @Betfred pic.twitter.com/QulkEGMSMV — World Snooker (@WorldSnooker1) April 24, 2018
Knocks of 51 and 78 moved him to within one frame of a win, which he claimed courtesy of a 98 break, with his opponent registering just 14 points on Tuesday morning.
The 31-year-old, who was beaten by Mark Selby in the final two years ago, faces either Scotland's Anthony McGill or Wales' Ryan Day next.
Fans from around the world have descended upon Russia for World Cup 2018, even if their nations did not participate in the event.
A huge portion of the international fanbase is from China, which has qualified for the World Cup just once in their history - back in 2002.
More than 60,000 Chinese attending the event in Russia are looking forward to a time when their national team makes it back at the finals.
Al Jazeera's Andy Richardson reports from Moscow.
The cover of the 2017 Connecticut Angler's Guide shows Derek Angel of Avon, holding a bluefish caught fly-fishing the dropping tide at the Charles Island tombolo, Silver Sands State Park in Milford. It was the winning photos in hundreds of entries in the fourth annual contest by the state Department of Energy and Environmenatl Protection.
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The Los Angeles Rams are relatively healthy heading into their Week 5 game against the Seattle Seahawks, but two players were out on Thursday due to injury. Lamarcus Joyner remained sidelined with a hamstring injury, while Jamon Brown went from a full participant Wednesday to DNP on Thursday due to a groin injury.
Starting center John Sullivan was also limited with what Sean McVay called a groin and minor knee injury, but he “should be good to go for the game.” As for Joyner, McVay said it was much of the same, saying he’s “day-to-day.”
The Seahawks are still riddled with injury, but they got a few key players back at practice on Thursday, including Doug Baldwin, Jimmy Graham, Luke Joeckel and Richard Sherman. Earl Thomas remained out with a knee injury, however.
Heading into Sunday, the Rams are clearly in better shape than Seattle. The Seahawks are facing some significant injury concerns for Week 5, ones that could impact the outcome of the game.
Residents fill their container at a water capture and distribution project in a town an hour outside of Port au Prince, Haiti. Photo: Logan Abassi/MINUSTAH 17 April 2017  Historically, the people in the Madan Mak and Loncy areas of the Lascahobas Commune have always had serious problems with access to safe drinking water.
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A Kansas City attorney has been acquitted in the killing of her millionaire father and his girlfriend at their Missouri lake house.
The Kansas City Star ( http://bit.ly/2kx1VdE ) reports that jurors found Susan "Liz" Van Note not guilty Tuesday of two counts of first-degree murder in the 2010 attack on 67-year-old William Van Note and 59-year-old Sharon Dickson.
Dickson was stabbed and shot at the Lake of the Ozarks house and died at the scene.
William Van Note died four days later at a hospital, where authorities say his daughter produced a document suggesting she had power of attorney. Investigators say she requested that the ventilator keeping him alive be shut off.
Authorities allege Van Note was in debt and angry that Dickson would have inherited the bulk of her father's estate.
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Big Day for Lincoln at Dan Lennon Invite
Big Day for Lincoln at Dan Lennon Invite
VERMILLION, SD… The Dan Lennon Invite was held Monday for Class “A” school and the Lincoln Patriots won 7 events between the boys and girls. Jack Elliot won the 1600 M, Hunter Merkley the Long Jump, Malik Redd the Triple Jump and the Patriots boys also won the 4 x 200, just missing a meet record. As for the girls, Courtney Klatt won the 1600 M, Ryley Heier the Triple Jump and the Patriots won the 4 x 400. Other local winners Monday at the Dakotadome were Erin Kinney-Harrisburg (60 M), Maddy McClure-Yankton (3200 M) and Averi Schmeichel-West Central (60 M Hurdles). Local boys winners were Braiden Petersen-Brandon Valley (60 M) and Nolan Hoback-Harrisburg (Pole Vault)…
The Class “B” athletes compete on Tuesday in Vermillion.
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Quartz quoted Julian Dierkes, a professor with UBC’s Institute of Asian Research, in a story about Mongolia’s new prime minister.
Dierkes said if “the situation [between the U.S. and North Korea] becomes more confrontational, North Korean trust and comfort with Mongolian officials could be a lifeline – literally – in the event of some kind of crisis.”
Winners of their first two encounters against Ukraine and Norway, the Philippines got the ball rolling with Kirk Rebuyas giving them the lead with a 6-4, 7-6 (1) win over Ronak Manvja. Ajay Yadav then brought things on par with a 7-5, 6-4 win over Francis Largo. However, the Indian pair of Yadav and Manvja could not sustain their momentum in the decisive doubles as they went down 3-6, 6-2, 6-10 against Largo and Josepen Serra.
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Vincentians are likely to continue to experience rainy weather conditions during the course of the day, as local Met officials say a tropical wave is crossing the islands.
Pockets of moderate to heavy showers, periods of rain and thunderstorm activity are likely across St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
According to the met office radar analysis shows accumulations of up to 2 inches occurred in some areas (such as the northern half of mainland St. Vincent) over the last twelve hours.
The Met office says this morning, heavy showers are crossing the Grenadine Islands. Models suggest further rainfall accumulations of up to 2 inches are possible today and greater amounts into tonight.
Residents and motorist in areas prone to flooding and landslides are being advised to exercise caution.
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Brook, who has chased a domestic super-fight with Khan for years while the Bolton man forged a career in the US, finally got to stare his nemesis down at the Echo Arena as fight fans’ appetite for the clash hit fever pitch.
The Sheffield fighter accused Khan of “running” from him during his post-fight speech inside the ring, promising to do the 31-year-old “damage” when they finally meet.
But Khan played down suggestions Brook might be next on his hit list, instead identifying a surprise candidate in the shape of Adrien Broner to take on in the near future.
Both men are now signed to Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Promotions and, speaking to iFL TV this week, the 37-year-old handler revealed Khan would likely demand the fight be made at welterweight if it is to happen.
"A poem asks you to let go many of your assumptions, move away from your own certainties and to listen," says Smith, 45, a Pulitzer Prize winner whose appointment to a one-year term was announced Wednesday by the Library of Congress. Smith, who succeeds Juan Felipe Herrera, won the Pulitzer in 2012 for her poetry collection "Life on Mars" and was a National Book Award finalist for nonfiction three years later for her memoir "Ordinary Light."
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Don’t miss the virtuoso pop, bluegrass and jazz of Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers at The Northern Lights Theater inside Potawatomi Hotel & Casino in downtown Milwaukee.
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The Heart of Ohio Football Officials Association will be hosting a new football officiating class starting on July 22 at the Marion Senior Center that will certify people to work games this upcoming season.
Anyone interested may visit www.hofoa.org to learn more and pre-register for the class or contact Joey Maniaci at 740-725-4227 with questions.
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Manchester United are on the verge of signing Portuguese forward Bruno Amorim, according to the Daily Mail.
The 19-year-old has impressed during a trial spell with the Red Devils, who are said to be close to agreeing a fee with his current club Oliveirense.
Amorim, a 5ft 5in forward, is not expected to have an immediate role with the first team and will instead link-up with United’s under-23 squad.
He was scouted regularly by United last season after breaking into the senior team at Oliveirense, who compete in Portugal’s second division. He made his professional debut in January 2016.
The youngster has spent time at the Red Devils’ Carrington training base this summer and seems to have impressed United’s coaching staff.
Amorim is now set to join fellow new arrivals Largie Ramazani and Aliou Badara Traore in United’s Under-23 squad this season.
The speedy and skilful attacker can play on either wing.
Prosecutors say three brothers face more serious charges in the death of a man who was assaulted and robbed in Holyoke last week. Hampden District Attorney Anthony Gulluni says the victim, identified as 25-year-old Adam Rei of Springfield, died Tuesday as a result of his injuries.
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With the royal wedding mere weeks away, the fashion world is buzzing in anticipation over what Meghan Markle might wear—and it seems designers have their minds on the big day as well. (Reem Acra and Monique Lhuillier, for instance, debuted breathtaking princess-inspired silhouettes at their Spring 2019 shows.) Among the other bridal fashion week trends? Minimalism, colorful hues, and a unconventional bridal suits. Here's a recap of our favorite looks from this season's collections.
LACEY, N.J. (AP) — A New Jersey school district has revised a policy that banned students from having guns outside of school.
The policy had said Lacey students could be punished for having weapons “on or off school grounds.” But it now states that students cannot bring weapons to school or on a bus.
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The Association of New Jersey Rifle & Pistol Clubs had threatened to sue the district over the policy. That came amid reports that two students had been suspended for posting a picture of guns at a shooting range.
The district has said reports of the discipline were incorrect but has declined to provide specifics, citing privacy rules.
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The gun association says the policy change appears to address its major concerns. But the group’s lawyers are still reviewing it.
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So a bunch of people with nothing better to do keep trying to hack my site. I think it’s finally locked down, but a bunch of my most recent posts have been deleted. Rather than try to restore a back up, I’m just going to let them go. Like a leaf on the wind…
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Tracy McGrady is rejoining the Orlando Magic, this time as a member of its front office. The Magic announced on Friday that the Basketball Hall of Famer is being added to its staff.
The 38-year-old was named special assistant to Magic CEO Alex Martins on Friday. That seems a bit Dwight Schrute-y, but titles are titles. It’s what you do with the title that matters.
T-Mac, for his part, says he’s “thrilled” about the position.
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BENGALURU: A woman and her son were burnt alive after their car caught fire in the basement of Sumadhura Anandam Apartment in Whitefield on Friday. The deceased are Neha Verma (30) and Param (4).
Experts from FSL have collected samples from the spot. Later, the bodies were shifted to Vydehi hospital for postmortem”, a police officer added.
“Neha had not informed her husband where she was going when she left the apartment. Security guards had noted down the time her exit and entry in the log and it was also recorded on CCTV camera. We are waiting for expert opinion on the cause of the fire”, an investigation officer told Express.
Rudramuniswamy, a neighbour, told Express, “I was alerted by some residents who live on the fourth floor. I rushed to the scene when firemen reached the spot. I have not seen the family earlier and came to know about them only when the mishap occurred. The apartment complex has three blocks with 140 flats.”
Spring Break Closures
Dateland, Arizona - During the week of April 2nd, the Dateland Library, located in the Dateland Elementary School, will be closed from Monday, April 2nd to Friday, April 6th for spring break.
The Roll Library, located in the Mohawk Valley Elementary School, will only be open Monday, April 2nd, and Wednesday, April 4th, from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The libraries will resume regular hours on Monday, April 9th.
For more information, call (928) 782-1871.
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Tropical Storm Nate Approaches New Orleans After Killing 22
The fear of death and destruction that comes with natural disaster is still looming over the greater 50 states.
According to NYDailyNews, Tropical Storm Nate is headed directly toward New Orleans after claiming 22 lives in Central America.
The National Hurricane Center posits that Nate’s 45 MPH will gain significant strength as it travels through the gulf of Mexico.
It is believed that Nate will be a full-blown hurricane by the time it touches Nawlins on Sunday.
If you live in N.O. or any of the coastal regions of Louisiana, don’t sleep. Sh!t will be real.
BOSTON (CBS) — Husband and wife Aaron Russell and Pattiann McAdams got married on Heartbreak Hill during the 2007 Boston Marathon. On Monday, they returned to run the race and celebrate their 10th anniversary.
The couple ran the race together, Russell finished with a time of 04:19:14 and McAdams following one second after.
“I am so happy to be here,” McAdams said while on Heartbreak Hill. “This race was harder than I ever thought it was.”
When Russell first proposed at the finish line of the New York City Marathon and said he wanted to get married at the Boston Marathon’s Heartbreak Hill, McAdams feared she might not even qualify.
“But we got there!” she said. “It’s been a testament of our life together. Marriage really is a marathon and we’ve stayed committed to the sport.”
The 2017 Marathon was Russell’s 20th consecutive Boston Marathon. McAdams was running it for the first time since her wedding day.
This time at Heartbreak Hill, Russell and McAdams had five children waiting to cheer them on.
The BBC has published a review of on-air pay which finds "no evidence of gender bias in pay decision making".
PARIS (AP) — Survivors and families of victims of the deadly 2015 attack on Paris' Bataclan concert hall have brought a case before France's administrative court to find out why French soldiers stationed nearby were ordered not to intervene when Islamic State gunmen stormed the venue.
The new procedure Wednesday seeks to expose who was responsible in the French government for the soldiers' actions. It comes one month after victims filed a legal complaint with the same goal.
During the attacks, eight soldiers standing near the Bataclan as part of an internal security operation were ordered not to use their weapons. The government later clarified the rules of engagement for its military in similar situations.
The attack on the Bataclan and other Paris venues on Nov. 13, 2015, killed 130 people and wounded hundreds.
New York Mets' Neil Walker reacts after hurting his leg during the third inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday, June 14, 2017, in New York. Frank Franklin II AP Photo
A New York woman was sentenced to 23 years to life in prison after pleading guilty to torturing and killing a 1-year-old child she was babysitting in 2016. Screenshot from NBC New York
PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks have put outfielder David Peralta on the paternity leave list after the birth of his first child.
Arizona also recalled right-hander J.J. Hoover from Triple-A Reno on Monday.
Peralta turned 30 on Monday and became a father when his wife, Jordan, gave birth to a girl named Sofia.
Peralta is hitting .303 with 12 homers and 41 RBIs in 103 games this season.
Hoover, who turned 30 on Sunday, is 1-1 with a 4.82 ERA and 40 strikeouts in 36 appearances with the Diamondbacks this season. He had a 1.13 ERA with eight strikeouts in six games with Reno.
WASHINGTON—Two senior Senate Democrats have asked a number of large banks to turn over information about accounts and assets controlled by a group of Russian elites who have been designated by the U.S. Treasury Department for possible sanctions.
In a letter to eight banks, Sens. Jeanne Shaheen (D, N.H.) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D, R.I.) asked the financial entities for details about accounts, assets or services the institutions were providing to any of the 96 Russian oligarchs identified by the Treasury Department in January...
I just discovered a trick that made me so happy I want to shout it to the world — ala Twitter. But most people who follow me on Twitter aren't programmers, so I'd rather not post there ... Where can I do this? The source of my joy pretty-prints json-formatted curl responses using Python's familiar json library: curl $URL | python -m json.tool
The first voter report card the Herald saw. The names and address on the card have been blurred out to protect their privacy. To the left of the postage are tracking numbers. Bob Brawdy Tri-City Herald
Related Coverage Hepatitis A outbreak prompts state agencies to take action toward prevention
DETROIT (AP) – Michigan health officials say the southeast part of the state is seeing a serious outbreak of hepatitis A cases.
An analysis by the Detroit Free Press found that Michigan has led the U.S. in hepatitis cases per capita this year, with more than 500 reported cases so far.
The Detroit News reports that there have been 20 deaths linked with hepatitis A in southeast Michigan since August 2016.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says hepatitis A is an extremely contagious liver disease caused by the hepatitis A virus. It can be spread during sex or by eating contaminated food or water.
Health officials say the majority of cases involve drug users, homeless people and current or former inmates. The outbreak has particularly affected Wayne, Macomb and Oakland counties.
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Lin-Manuel Miranda, “Game of Thrones” and a key figure in the #MeToo movement are among the winners of this year’s Webby Awards.
Miranda won the Webby for public service and social activism for his work raising money for charities assisting Puerto Rico in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria.
Susan Fowler, the former Uber employee whose harassment revelations helped lead to the ouster of the company’s CEO and bolstered the #MeToo movement, was named Webbys person of the year.
The awards, which honour internet excellence, were announced Tuesday and will be presented May 14 at a New York ceremony hosted by comedian Amber Ruffin.
Winners from music include Jay-Z, Katy Perry and Lada Gaga.
“Game of Thrones” won for best overall online presence, and the video game phenomenon Fortnite won for best multiplayer competitive game.
The family of 29-year-old Gareth Bailey, whose death last week sparked a murder investigation in Ingoldmells, have paid tribute to their ‘wonderful’ son.
The statement, released today (Monday), said: “Gareth was a wonderful, go happy man.
“His heart was always in the right place, he was loved by everyone who knew him and lived every day to its fullest.
“He lived for his three children, cherished his brother James, his beautiful sister Rachael, and did anything for his mum and dad.
“We are going to miss you and love you very dearly. Rest in peace son, forever in our hearts.”
Steven Feeley, 39, of Eudo Road, Skegness is accused of the murder of Gareth Bailey in Chapman Court, Ingoldmells, on December 6.
A 25-year-old woman who was arrested in connection with the incident has been released from police custody, but remains under investigation.
More than one ambulance helicopter responded to Kirkwood Meadows after a multiple vehicle wreck 1 p.m. Tuesday.
Originally reported as a large sport utility vehicle on its side, the collision closed 88 at Carson Pass, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Reports are that as many as four vehicles were involved. Seven patients were transported to Barton Memorial Hospital, according to personnel on scene.
Hot on the heels of the historic Bloemfontein City Hall’s destruction by fire, the fate of the town hall Wepener, in the Free State, was also destroyed by fire.
This time, however, there was no trade union meeting in the city hall, as was the case in Bloemfontein, but a short circuit is indicated as a possible cause of the fire in Wepener. This means, however, that the city council has failed to do maintenance so that a short circuit does not arise or lead to a fire.
The building of the beautiful city hall is severely damaged by the fire, while everything in the hall is scorched.
In 2010 there was a fire in the hall, and since then the hall was no longer used. The section that was burnt might have been the part that escaped the 2010 fire.
The city hall of Wepener was built in 1927.
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Los Banos Police on Wednesday identified the suspect as 29-year-old Steven Anthony Bosquez of San Jose. Courtesy of the Los Banos Police Department
Alderton shoots her first ace
Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 Jan Alderton stands at No. 11 at Apple Mountain, where she hit a hole-in-one. (submitted photo) Jan Alderton stands at No. 11 at Apple Mountain, where she hit a hole-in-one. (submitted photo) Alderton shoots her first ace 1 / 1 Back to Gallery
Jan Alderton of Saginaw scored her first hole-in-one on hole No. 11 at Apple Mountain on Thursday, June 28.
Alderton used a 7-wood to ace the 110-yard hole.
Witnesses were Sue Spaedt and Geri McCarthy.
Q. How do I update a driver on Nano Server?
A. To update a driver on Nano Server the current driver should first be deleted and then install the new version:
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If you have a driver without an INF file it cannot be installed on Nano Server however in most instances there is an INF file inside the driver installation EXE which can often be extracted which id documented at https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd759151(v=ws.11).aspx.
Puri: One person was killed and 20 others were injured after the bus they were travelling in overturned near Liakhia bridge in Puri district on Monday. The accident took place when the bus was on its way to Kakatpur from Puri.
The deceased has been identified as Dilip Behera, helper of the ill-fated vehicle.
Local police rushed to the spot being informed about the incident and facilitated admission of injured to the nearest hospital.
It appears to be a case of rash and negligent driving. We have registered a case and investigating in this connection,” said officer-in-charge of Ramchandi police station, Pramod Sahu.
Sources said the condition of three passengers is said to be critical.
The MSBU Advisory Committee will meet April 24 at 6 p.m. at the Commission Board Room, 1331 South Blvd., Chipley.
Agenda items include:
Fountain Restoration, Kathy Gesslein
Upgraded Boulevard Lighting, Brian Goddin
Mowing contract performance status, Brian Goddin
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Infowars host Alex Jones argues persona in custody dispute
AUSTIN - A lawyer defending right-wing radio host and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones in a child custody dispute says Jones is a "performance artist" whose on-air persona differs from the private man.
Attorney Randall Wilhite said at a recent pretrial hearing that evaluating Jones based on his on-air comments is like judging Jack Nicholson based on his role as the Joker in "Batman."
The Austin American-Statesman reports that Kelly Jones described her ex-husband at a recent pretrial hearing in Austin as "not a stable person." She's seeking sole or joint custody of their children, ages 14, 12 and 9.
Jury selection in the case began Monday.
Alex Jones began on public access television and his Infowars programming on radio, YouTube and other platforms draws millions of listeners.
As Canada enters a year marked by national birthday celebrations and the beginnings of an inquiry into the country's past, sordid treatment of its indigenous peoples, Nunavut-based throat singer Tanya Tagaq Gillis hopes her music will open minds and lead to change. So far, though, she's been confronted by some closed ones - people who send her hate mail over how her art form breaks from tradition.
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While you were sleeping, every game in the Stanley Cup playoffs on Monday night was decided in overtime.
The Ottawa Senators and Toronto Maple Leafs each took 2-1 series leads in the Eastern Conference with victories over the Boston Bruins and Washington Capitals, respectively. Then, the Nashville Predators and Anaheim Ducks rallied from deficits and won in overtime to take 3-0 leads in their respective series.
What else did you miss? NESN.com’s Rachel Holt recaps the night that was in the video above, presented by Bedgear.
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A baby abandoned by the roadside in Sagamu, Ogun State, has mysteriously vanished with an old woman.
This was confirmed in an IG post shared by Instablog9ja on Wednesday, May 30, 2018.
In the post contained a footage showing an elderly lady as she made to strap a baby on her back.
A witness, Gbotemi confirmed that the woman took the baby away.
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The loud chatter from a crowd rented the air as observers try to ponder why the baby was left to wither away by the roadside.
It was gathered that incident occurred close to the premises of a Zenith Bank branch.
The Nashville Predators had two goals disallowed in the Stanley Cup Final, including what could have been a massive goal in Game 6 when Colton Sissons ' apparent goal was immediately disallowed due to a quick whistle from referee Kevin Pollock. Just a quick refresher: After Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Matt Murray was unable to hold onto a Filip Forsberg shot, the puck sat in the crease allowing Sissons to swoop in and tap it into an empty net to seemingly give the Predators a 1-0 lead.
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A woman is facing impaired driving charges after she was arrested near the finish line of the Cabot Trail Relay Race last weekend.
The RCMP responded to the scene in Neil’s Harbour, N.S., after receiving a report of a possible impaired driver from the event’s traffic safety officer.
Police say they found the woman near the finish line, where several hundred spectators and runners were located.
Police allege the woman had been driving on the wrong side of the road.
No one was injured.
The woman was taken to the Ingonish RCMP detachment for a breath test. Police say her blood alcohol level was nearly two times the legal limit.
She has been charged with impaired driving and driving with a blood alcohol level over 80 milligrams.
The woman was released from custody and is due to appear in Wagmatcook provincial court on July 4.
South Korea and the United States are expected to sign a revision to their free trade agreement(FTA) as early as September, six months after they agreed on it in principle.
An official of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy said in a media briefing at the Government Complex in Sejong City on Monday that the two countries have virtually completed all discussions on the wording of the revised pact, except for the assessment of the potential impact of the revision and discussions on some technical areas.
The official said it faithfully reflects already announced result, with no addition.
The U.S.’ stance, according to the official, is that it will sign the revision after the American Congress wraps up related discussions, adding the signing could come as soon as September.
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It is better to learn certain things afterwards than before, for by that time you may have the capacity to control the downsides of it. Remember, every coin has two sides.
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State Representative Travis Fitzwater joined John and Dick on Wednesday’s Open Air to talk about the Greitens situation, Rep. Fitzwater’s relationship with soon-to-be Governor Mike Parson and the future holds. The podcast is posted below.
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Another hot day with a chance of afternoon t-Storms. Although the temps will be “cooler,” the heat index will still push the triple digits.
Clovis Municipal Schools is asking for help identifying a suspect in a break-in on one of their campuses.
Around 3:00 a.m. on Saturday, an unknown suspect broke into the Clovis High School Freshman Academy and caused thousands of dollars in damage.
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Around that time, a person wearing a brown hooded sweatshirt, dark grey or black pants and dark shoes was observed in the area on security cameras.
Investigators believe this person may have witnessed the incident or have useful information.
Anyone with information on this incident is asked to call Clovis Municipal Schools at (575) 769-4300 or the Clovis Police Department at (575) 769-1921.
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Several people have hung a banner emblazoned with a message about abolishing Immigration and Customs Enforcement from the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty and have been arrested.
National Park Service spokesman Jerry Willis says at least six people were taken into custody Wednesday. He says federal code of regulations prohibits hanging banners from the monument.
The large banner said "Abolish I.C.E." ICE is a division of the Department of Homeland Security whose officers arrest and deport unauthorized immigrants inside the U.S., among other duties.
Activists with the group Rise and Resist say they hung the banner to protest U.S. immigration policy. They oppose President Donald Trump's administration and advocate ending deportations and family separations at the U.S.-Mexico border.
U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions has said the president's immigration policy is a step forward for public safety.
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Top ten cars that depreciate the quickest in the UK have been revealed
Cars depreciate from the second we buy them, however the rate at which they do so differs from vehicle to vehicle.
Buying a car is such a huge investment and we don’t want to think we are wasting cash when we are doing so.
One hope is, that when we do make an investment in a car, it will retain some of its residual value, so we can potentially sell it on without losing too much money.
Knowing what kinds of cars depreciate and at what rate will eventually pay dividends to you over time, even if at first it may not be apparent.
Credit Suisse shared with its clients the firm's best current stock picks.
This is our "one-stop shop for the research team's best ideas. Every U.S. and Canadian research analyst identifies and ranks up to three top stock picks," analyst Arbin Sherchan wrote in a report Friday.
The ideas "are simply a current snapshot of the analysts' top picks in their coverage universes."
Here are five companies that made Credit Suisse's recommended list and their price targets.
1) Constellium (CSTM)
Credit Suisse analyst Curt Woodworth has a $14 price target for Constellium shares, which is 26 percent higher than Thursday's closing price.
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SCRANTON — A city woman faces aggravated assault and related charges after authorities say she stabbed a man in the elbow with a two-pronged cooking fork.
City police arrested Willeen Eichelsderfer, 30, 542 N. Rebecca Ave., on Tuesday morning after responding to that address. A man there, Jerome Williams, told police that he and Eichelsderfer got in a heated argument after Eichelsderfer put her phone right in his face and started broadcasting him on Facebook Live before she stabbed him with the utensil, according to court documents.
Eichelderfer’s bail and preliminary hearing information were not available Tuesday night.
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ROSEMONT, Ill. — Vic Law scored 18 points and Northwestern followed a seven-day layoff with its largest margin of victory in program history, beating Chicago State 96-31 on Monday night.
Northwestern (6-4) also established a program record for the fewest points yielded in a half in the shot-clock era as they raced out to a 55-8 lead at halftime.
Bolstered by torrid 3-point shooting and a swarming defence, the Wildcats scored the first 15 points of the contest and added a 21-0 run before halftime. Northwestern shot 9-for-16 from behind the arc and had assists on 14 of its 16 first-half buckets.
Aaron Falzon added 15 points for the Wildcats, who began a stretch of three games in six days with a season-high for points and assists (20).
Bergman was optioned to Triple-A Tacoma on Monday.
The demotion has more to do with Bergman's lack of availability over the next few days than it does him being undeserving of a spot in the Seattle bullpen, as his performance in long relief during the weekend series with the Angels certainly proved the latter wasn't the case. He turned in five scoreless innings between his appearances Saturday and Sunday, yielding two hits and no walks while striking out three. He could be back up with the big club the next time the Mariners have a need for a fresh arm in the bullpen. In the meantime, flamethrowing right-hander Thyago Vieira was recalled from Tacoma in a corresponding move to fill the void in relief.
Lauren Conrad is pregnant.
The former reality TV star and lifestyle blogger revealed Sunday that she's expecting her first child with her husband, William Tell.
Conrad made the announcement by sharing an ultrasound photo on Instagram.
"Happy New Year! I have a feeling 2017 is going to be the best year yet..." she wrote.
This will be the first child for Conrad, 30, and Tell, 36.
The couple has been married since 2014.
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A reckless Infiniti G37 driver has been caught on dashcam side-swiping a BMW and sending the German sedan spinning into a semi-truck.On Wednesday, along California’s 10 Freeway, the Infiniti was filmed speeding and swerving through traffic and in the process of manoeuvering around one car, almost ran into the rear of the huge truck. The Infiniti then smashed into a BMW, sending it out of control and skidding under the truck The video was captured by Jose, a who was ahead of the two cars, and posted to Facebook by the son of the BMW driver, Alan Parcero. At the time of writing, the post had over 57,000 shares.In his post, Parcero confirms that his mother wasn’t injured in the crash and that the G37 was stolen.Unfortunately, authorities have yet to identify the offending driver but are continuing to investigate the matter.
Police question 9 in connection to carjacking
CRANSTON, R.I. (AP) — Cranston police are continuing an investigation into a carjacking that recently occurred in Boston by questioning nine people.
WPRI-TV reports police noticed an SUV matching the description provided by the Boston Police Department parked in Cranston Monday morning in violation of a city parking ordinance. Nine people are being questioned in relation to the Friday night carjacking.
Police say they ran the vehicle's license plate and saw it had been stolen. They believe it was involved in another pursuit in Pawtucket on Monday at 2 a.m.
Cranston Police Major Todd Patalano says no arrests have been made.
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Woman’s iPhone saves her from Vegas shooter’s bullet
One of the unlikeliest of heroes emerging from the Las Vegas massacre was a rose-colored iPhone, which took a bullet for its owner, according to a report. The unidentified woman told her cabdriver on her way home that her device saved her life (with photo). More…
Wish Christmas could last longer than just one day? Actually, it already does - 12 days to be exact, from Christmas Eve until this Friday, the Feast of the Epiphany, which celebrates the visit of the Three Wise Men to the baby Jesus. I plan to observe Epiphany the same way I always do: playing the cantata Johann Sebastian Bach wrote for the occasion, "Sie werden aus Saba alle kommen" .
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May 3 Schaffner Holding AG:
* Has appointed Marc Aeschlimann CEO of the Schaffner Group
* He will take up this position on 1 Nov. 2017 at the latest.
* Until Marc Aeschlimann takes over operational management of the Schaffner Group, Kurt Ledermann, CFO and interim CEO, will ensure the continuity of Group management.
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The 18-year-old shot a 6-under-par 65 - the best round of the tournament - Sunday at Sahalee Country Club in Sammamish. Henderson edged New Zealand's Lydia Ko, the No. 1 golfer in the world, on the first playoff hole to win the KPMG Women's PGA Championship - the first major win of her career.
Whiteside (illness) will not play in Saturday's tilt versus the Pistons, Tom D'Angelo of The Palm Beach Post reports.
Whiteside left Friday's loss to the 76ers early because he was under the weather, and will now miss Saturday's contest for the same reason. With the big man only seeing 19 minutes in the victory, rookie Bam Adebayo had a big night, and figures to be in for another healthy workload Saturday. Whiteside's next opportunity to play will be Monday against the Magic.
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ATLANTIC COUNTY, N.J. (CBS) – A 14-year-old boy has died after reportedly drowning at Weymouth Furnace in Hamilton Township.
It happened Tuesday around 4:30 p.m. on Weymouth Road.
Police say the teen from out-of-state was at the park with his family for a picnic. He went into the water but did not resurface.
The Township of Hamilton Dive Team and Richland Fire Department Surface Rescue Team responded to the scene. After an extensive search, the teen was located and pronounced dead.
The incident remains under investigation.
The massive apartment fire in West London brought death and despair to residents early Wednesday morning.
Many families lost everything. Here’s how you can help:
Family Action will help set up new homes and provide the basic necessities for victims. The charity says 100% of the money raised will go directly to fire victims.
Also, The Evening Standard Dispossessed Fund on behalf of the London Community Foundation will distribute funds in the weeks and months ahead as families rebuild their lives.
(Note: Donations are taken in British pounds. Please use this conversion chart to determine how much your contribution will be in US dollars.)
The British Red Cross established rest centers near Grenfell Tower and is accepting clothing, food and water donations.
Other entities such as the Metropolitan Police and the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea are posting tweets about how to help the victims.
If more ways to help are available, please reach out to us at ImpactYourWorld@CNN.com
NEW YORK (AP) — In some ways, real estate lawyer Rachel Freier has a background that might be expected in a new civil court judge.
But Freier starts work in New York City on Tuesday as something quite unexpected.
She’s believed to be the first woman from Judaism’s ultra-Orthodox Hasidic community to be elected as a judge in the United States.
The 51-year-old Freier is a proud product of a world with strict customs concerning gender roles and modesty. As a pathbreaker who embraces tradition, she has sometimes had to explain herself to both outsiders and fellow believers.
The new Brooklyn Civil Court judge says her commitment to the public and her commitment to her religion and her community can go hand-in-hand.
The Brevard County Sheriff's office in Florida decided against full SWAT gear and instead went with glittery jumpsuits in its latest crime prevention video.
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The 7-minute video is titled: “The Best Collection of Crime Prevention Songs Ever!”
And, boy, will it have you movin’ and groovin’ — or maybe cringing a little bit.
The video is an infomercial hosted by deputies Sgt. Kurt Benfant and Cpl. Jay Martinez.
It features some choreographed dances, matching throwback outfits and interesting singing.
If you get past all that and read the song titles, though, you might need stitches from laughing.
Some of the best ones are: “Don’t Stop Lockin’,” “That’s the Way I Lock it,” “All you need is locks,” “Guess Who's Outta Town (I Read It on Her Facebook),” “Locked Shack” and many more.
While some might think the video looks like a schools project gone wrong, the video served its purpose of grabbing people’s attention and sending an important message.
Sometimes a job interview will make it clear the job is not one you want. TV Land
Sometimes, a job interview can be full of subtle signs that you shouldn't actually take that job.
Thousands of Reddit users responded to the question, "What are subtle red flags at a job interview that say, "Working here would suck?"
Many of their answers are the types of things you should definitely watch out for next time you're looking for a job. If the interviewer has absolutely no concept of work-life balance, for example, you probably don't want to work there.
INSIDER cannot independently verify any of the stories, but they are good to keep in mind during your next interview.
Here are 14 subtle things you might notice in a job interview that should make you second-guess wanting to work there.
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Rescue units responded to two water rescue incidents Wednesday afternoon — one at a swimming club in Baltimore County and one in the Patapsco River in Howard County.
Baltimore County police and fire personnel were called to the Beaver Dam Swimming Club in Cockeysville around 3:15 p.m. for a report of a missing swimmer in the facility’s quarry.
An employee at the swim club said another swimmer saw an adult Hispanic male jump into the water but never surfaced.
The Baltimore County Fire Department’s dive team arrived at the scene with sonar equipment to locate the missing swimmer, a spokesman said. Authorities reported at around 4:15 p.m. that an adult male had been found unharmed.
Earlier, shortly before 3 p.m., two people were being evaluated in the Howard County area of Ilchester after they were rescued from the Patapsco River near the swinging bridge.
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LONDON, March 29 Britain aims to reach an agreement on its future relationship with the European Union within the two years set out under Article 50 of the bloc's Lisbon Treaty, Prime Minister Theresa May said on Wednesday.
"It is our aim to deliver a smooth and orderly Brexit, reaching an agreement about our future partnership by the time the two-year Article 50 process has concluded," May told parliament.
She said she hoped there would then be a "phased process of implementation" in which both sides prepare for the new arrangements.
May also acknowledged there would be consequences for Britain in leaving the bloc and said she wanted to forge the closest possible security relationship with the EU. (Reporting by Kylie MacLellan; editing by Stephen Addison)
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A Toronto man is facing nine charges after a number of women were sexually assaulted in the Danforth Village neighbourhood over the weekend.
The women were walking in the Victoria Park and Danforth avenues area before 7 p.m. on Saturday, according to police, when they were approached by a man and sexually assaulted.
Personal items were also stolen from some women, investigators said. A passerby tried to intervene and was assaulted in the process, police said.
Toronto police said Monday that a suspect has been arrested.
O’Bryan Kibeti, 19, has been charged with four counts of sexual assault, assault, two counts of robbery, theft under $500, and possession of property obtained by crime.
Anyone with information is urged to contact police.
Home Indiana Evansville Amazon Launches Car Delivery Program to Combat Package Theft April 24th, 2018 Tyrone Morris Evansville, Indiana
Amazon is launching its newest program with General Motors and Volvo. Amazon Key In-Car gives the company access to Prime member’s vehicle so they can leave packages inside.
Packages will be placed in the trunks of cars parked in publicly accessible areas like a customer’s home or workplace, and then secured.
The service is available at no extra cost to Amazon Prime customers. Customers simply download the Amazon Key app and start ordering.
The service is available in 37 cities. Amazon launched the idea in an attempt to cut down on front porch package thefts.
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Star Wars: Droid Repair Bay VR Experience - Sioux Falls
Dec 15, 2017 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Ready to fix BB-8 and other droids? Become a Resistance mechanic in the new VR experience, Star Wars: Droid Repair Bay, created by ILMxLAB, powered by Nissan. Join the resistance and visit Billion Nissan of Sioux Falls at 4400 West 12th Street between 10am and 6pm Friday, December 15th and Saturday, December 16th. Guests can also enjoy complimentary food, beverages and giveaways both days. This will be the public’s only opportunity to experience this exclusive deal in the entire state of South Dakota!
Brossoit allowed one goal on 23 shots in a 1-0 loss against the Maple Leafs on Sunday.
For both fantasy owners and the goaltender alike, it's certainly disappointing to only give up one goal and fail to capture the victory. The Maple Leafs scored just over 30 seconds into the contest too, and Brossoit shut the door from there. But perhaps this performance is something Brossoit can build upon for his next start. Coming into the night, he was 2-5-1 with a 3.52 GAA and .880 save percentage. With Cam Talbot still nursing an upper-body injury, Brossoit should see most of the starts for the Oilers moving forward.
Hamilton County Sheriff's Office deputies responded on Monday to the 2400 block of Hunt Heights Drive for the report of a near-drowning involving an infant.
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A wonderful week of worship was experienced by all who attended the First United Methodist Church in Kane.
The journey through Jesus's last days on Earth began with the combined service with Tabor Lutheran church on Palm Sunday. That was just the beginning of the journey.
A large wildfire north of Athens is threatening homes as it sweeps through pine forest for a second day, with high winds limiting the ability to contain the blaze.
Jones' teammate Kenny Golladay (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Carolina.
Jones took on an increased role in Golladay's absence during Sunday's 14-7 win over the Vikings, establishing season-high marks for targets (five) and offensive snap share (66 percent). He felly shy of a 30 percent snap share in each of Detroit's first three games, and he'll likely return to that level once Golladay is healthy.
2 Democrats face off to challenge Gov. Ducey
PHOENIX (AP) — Two Democrats looking to unseat Republican Gov. Doug Ducey are officially going to battle it out in a primary.
Both state Sen. Steve Farley and David Garcia on Tuesday filed signatures to run in the Democratic gubernatorial primary.
Ducey filed his signatures earlier this month. Republican and former Secretary of State Ken Bennett has said he's running and has been collecting signatures.
Also running is libertarian candidate Kevin McCormick.
Arizona's primary is August 28.
Governor, did you not sign into law removing stream bed access to thousands of fishermen and boaters? Governor, did you not sign into law authorizing the state to waste $14 million on a lawsuit to “take back” lands from the federal government that have never belonged to the state? Governor, did you not sign into law authorizing spending $300,000 to prevent a nonexistent wolf population in the state? Governor, did you not sign into law authorizing a $53 million shell game with CIB monies for an out-of-state coal port rather than help the Utah communities for which it was intended? And finally, governor, did you not sign a resolution to rescind Bears Ears National Monument and to shrink Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument?
SHERIDAN — The Hub on Smith will host a Cowboyography Poets ‘N Pickers event with Bill and Deb Sustrich and friends Saturday.
The event will begin at 5 p.m.
There is a suggested contribution of $5 per person. Those planning to attend are asked to pre-pay at The Hub front desk by Wednesday. There is no charge for the entertainment alone, only dinner.
For more information, contact The Hub at (307) 672-2240. The Hub is located at 211 Smith St.
MOSCOW, April 3 Russian state-controlled oil firm Rosneft plans to start drilling in the Barents Sea in 2018, Chief Executive Igor Sechin told President Vladimir Putin via video-link on Monday.
"Rosneft is always justifies your trust, Vladimir Vladimirovich," Sechin said.
Rosneft is under Western sanctions following Moscow's role in the Ukraine crisis which limits its fundraising on the western markets and bans western firms involvement in helping Rosneft to explore Arctic, deepwater and shale oil.
(Reporting by Katya Golubkova; editing by Sujata Rao)
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In this July 25, 2006, file photo, Oklahoma energy tycoon T. Boone Pickens, right, with his wife, Madeleine, appear at a House Energy and Commerce subcommittee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington. A federal lawsuit accuses Madeleine Pickens, the ex-wife Pickens, of racial discrimination at her rural Nevada dude ranch.
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BEIJING (AP) — China on Thursday criticized proposed U.S. investment controls as a violation of global trade rules and says it reserves the right to retaliate if they take effect.
The Commerce Ministry’s comment came as the two sides prepared for weekend talks in Beijing on American complaints about China’s trade surplus and Beijing’s promise to buy more American goods.
A ministry spokesman, Gao Feng, said the White House proposal to restrict Chinese investment in the United States violates the “rules and basic spirit” of the World Trade Organization.
Gao said, “The Chinese side will carefully evaluate the U.S. measures and reserves the right to take corresponding measures.”
Under the theme "Chiayi, My Sweet Home" , 12 artists, including two from the Netherlands, one from China and one from Japan, will present artworks inspired by local features at the Chiayi Land Art Festival . Those who visit before Jan. 22 will be able to observe seven of the artists working on location nearby Chiayi County Baseball Stadium .
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Pitti Uomo occupies a special place in the realm of menswear. The biannual shows in Florence are a celebration of dandyism at its finest, and bring out some of the proudest peacocks out there. What to expect: bright colors, out-of-control tailoring, dapper headgear, and no shortage of cigars. Click through our favorite sartorial highlights here.
Monday’s dry and breezy weather contributed to high pollen and increased brush fire danger in CT. We expect the pollen count to stay high on Tuesday as dry weather continues. The fire danger should not be as high because of a lighter breeze. Dry weather continues on Wednesday, and that means those suffering from the tree pollen and mold spores will still be sniffling and sneezing.
Showers are likely Thursday and Friday, but neither day looks like a washout. The showers will be enough to nudge the pollen count down a bit late in the workweek. The outlook for this weekend is for dry weather Saturday, and mainly dry on Sunday. Rain is in the forecast for early next workweek. In fact, it may arrive as soon as late Sunday. It’s early, but the storm early next week has the potential to bring a soaking rain that would help both the pollen and brush fire concerns in CT. Remember, most of the state is still in a drought, so it will also help with that!
Pepe is expected to leave Real Madrid at the end of the season (Picture: Getty)
Jose Mourinho is aiming to sign Real Madrid defender Pepe on a free transfer when the Brazilian’s contract at the Bernabeu runs out at the end of the season.
The Portugal international, 33, is expected to leave Zinedine Zidane’s side at the end of the current campaign and is attracting interest from China.
Mourinho worked with Pepe in Spain and, though he fell out with the former Porto man towards the end of his stint at the club, he remains a huge admirer of his compatriot.
Mourinho's tactical masterstroke hands Man United sixth win in a row
Pepe feels he still has plenty to offer and is likely to turn down a lucrative move to the far east.
According to the Sun, Mourinho views Pepe as perfect competition for the likes of Phil Jones and Eric Bailly and wants to bring the veteran to Old Trafford.
MORE: Jose Mourinho explains why he won’t be signing another striker for Manchester United
Person hit by Orange Line train in McKinley Park
CTA Orange Line trains were halted early Tuesday after a train struck a person at the Archer station in the South Side McKinley Park neighborhood.
The northbound Orange Line train hit the person shortly before 1:30 a.m. at the 35th/Archer station, 3528 S. Leavitt St., according to CTA spokesman Brian Steele.
Trains were standing at Archer as of 2:08 a.m. and shuttle buses were available between Midway and Roosevelt, according to service alerts from the CTA.
Further details about the incident, including the person’s condition, were not immediately available.
City of Concord Looks to Increase Speed Limit by 5-mph on Rolling Woods Way - Change Would Cost $1,000 The City of Concord on Tuesday night will consider increasing the speed limit on Rolling Woods Way, between Pine Hollow Rd. and Oak Point Ct. from 25-mph to 30-mph. The current Engineering and Traffic Survey for Rolling Woods Way will expire in April 2017.
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Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May greets Secretary General of NATO Jens Stoltenberg outside Number 10 Downing Street, in London Thomson Reuters LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Theresa May told her cabinet on Tuesday that she was looking forward to a full discussion on Brexit policy where decisions will be taken on the future partnership with the European Union, her spokesman said.
"The PM looked forward to the full discussion which will take place at Chequers on Friday when decisions will be taken on the future partnership the UK is seeking with the EU and the content of the upcoming white paper," the spokesman told reporters.
May will meet senior ministers at her country residence Chequers on Friday to resolve some of their differences over Brexit and to agree the contents of a so-called white paper policy document.
(Reporting By Elizabeth Piper. Editing by Andrew MacAskill)
Pokemon Go fans can expect Legendary Pokemon in July
Pokemon Go developer Niantic is already planning the next major update after the Easter event.
Recent reports have suggested that Niantic is planning a huge summer event in July.
Niantic’s Asian General Manager Yoshiji Kawashima hasn't confirmed the release of Legendary Pokemon, but did say that new features would be implemented.
"I hope you are looking forward to this huge event this summer," he said.
"Please look forward to it. Engineers are working hard now so that new functions can be implemented."
It's believed that Raids will accompany the release of Legendary Pokemon, as fans band together to capture the likes of Zapdos, Articuno and Moltres.
Interestingly, Raids were referenced in early Pokemon Go promotional material, with New York players alerted that one was starting nearby.
Watch this space.
It’s been a year since the Greater Greer Chamber of Commerce launched its GreerMade initiative, and Chamber President and CEO Mark Owens said the idea has taken on a life of its own.
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Jack Maynard was drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks
Former Western Albemarle baseball star Jack Maynard was drafted in the 21st round by the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday.
Maynard played at UNC Greensboro last season, after beginning his career at Patrick Henry Community College.
The former Jefferson District Player of the Year pitched in 23 games for the Spartans last season, making seven starts, and tied for the team lead with 80 strikeouts.
In their attempt to help people understand what they may be feeling as of late, The School of Life again tackles the subject of sorrow, depression (non-clinical) and anxiety, analyzing the unusual theory that depression originates with unexpressed anger.
One of the strangest but most provocative insights about depression is found in works of psychoanalysis that tell us that depression may not at heart be about sadness; it is a kind of anger that has been unable to find expression, that has turned in on itself, and made us sad about everything and everyone when we are in truth – deep down – angry only about certain specific things and specific people. The theory at once begs questions. How is it possible that we be both profoundly angry and yet unaware of the causes or direction of our annoyance?
Club Brugge defender Bjorn Engels - a former target of Arsenal - suggests that he is open to a future move to the Premier League.
Club Brugge defender Bjorn Engels has suggested that he may be ready to move to the Premier League in the summer.
Last summer, Engels said that he was not prepared for a transfer to Arsenal after it was reported that the Gunners were keen on his signature, but his latest comments indicate that he is considering a switch to England should his club receive an acceptable offer ahead of the next campaign.
The 22-year-old told HLN: "Take West Brom against Burnley. The stadium is packed and it's 'go' from the first to the last minute. It's fantastic.
"The atmosphere, the interviews, analysis. I have at home a box and can follow all the channels."
Engels has scored 12 goals in 77 appearances for Club Brugge, while he featured for the Belgian outfit when they lost 3-0 to Leicester City in the Champions League in September.
It's becoming increasingly apparent that David Stearns doesn't view Scooter Gennett as a part of the Brewers' future. First, there was the trade for Travis Shaw.
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RICHMOND, Va. (AP) – A bill advancing in the General Assembly would require health insurance companies to cover a 12-month supply of prescription birth control.A Senate committee approved the measure Monday. It has already passed the House of Delegates with only one no vote.The bill’s sponsor, Del. Eileen Filler-Corn, says it will ease a burden for women and prevent unwanted pregnancies and abortions. Three physicians testified in support of the measure.The bill doesn’t require that providers write a 12-month prescription.Opponents, including insurance industry representatives, said the bill could lead to waste.
35 Years Ago: Pete Townshend Turns Inward on the Experimental ‘All The...
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A 23-year-old man has been charged with the murder of an elderly dog walker, who was stabbed to death in woodland near East Harling.
Alexander Palmer, of Dereham Road, Bawdeswell, was today (Monday, August 14) charged with murder following an investigation by the Joint Norfolk and Suffolk Major Investigation Team.
Peter Wrighton, 83, of Banham, was found dead in woodland last Saturday morning (August 5) after he was stabbed multiple times in the neck and head.
Palmer has been remanded in custody and will appear at Norwich Magistrates’ Court for his first hearing at 10am this morning.
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Fresh off his breakout night at the Grammy Awards on Sunday, Chance the Rapper today announced a new tour that includes stops in Oakland and Sacramento.
The rapper, who took home three trophies, including best new artist and best rap album (for his streaming release “Coloring Book”) will play Oracle Arena April 26 and Golden 1 Center in Sacramento April 27.
Tickets went on sale today: $39.50-$75 at www.livenation.com.
The 38-date tour, announced by the rapper on Twitter, kicks of April 24 in San Diego and ends Oct. 3 in Los Angeles.
A man was lucky to be alive today after a trench he was in collapsed, burying him in several feet of soil.
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March 19 (Reuters) - Staffing 360 Solutions Inc:
* STAFFING 360 SOLUTIONS ANNOUNCES PRELIMINARY UNAUDITED FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR 2017 FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR
* SEES FY REVENUE $500 MILLION
* ‍SEES PRELIMINARY Q4 2017 NET LOSS OF $9.1 MILLION, INCLUDED $7.9 MILLION OF CHARGES​
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HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) – An Akron man who sold heroin laced with an elephant tranquilizer that caused more than two dozen overdoses in West Virginia has been sentenced to more than 18 years in federal prison.
Bruce Lamar Griggs, 22, was sentenced Monday in federal court in Huntington, West Virginia.
Twenty-eight people overdosed shortly after using heroin sold by Griggs on Aug. 15, according to authorities. Several victims implicated Griggs, who was arrested a week later.
Authorities said two people died of heroin overdoses in Huntington around that time, but U.S. District Judge Robert Chambers said none of the deaths were from Griggs’ sales.
Victims’ blood and urine tests showed heroin, fentanyl, and carfentanil — an opioid considered 10,000 times stronger than morphine and used as an elephant tranquilizer.
Whatever anger has landed on her heart in the jungles of Trumplandia, Patti Smith consistently performs the miracle of putting it down, as seen in her recently published prose-poem, The New Jerusalem.
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It’s Monday and we are doing our best to understand what happened in Charlottesville over the weekend. Our Ryan Burrow and CNN’s Ryan Nobles give us some more perspective on what’s next following the violence in Virginia. Also, we have a school funding conversation with Gov. Rauner and talk entertainment with Dean. Finally, what name can’t you trust?
Litecoin say LitePay will revolutionise payments and the use of cryptocurrencies worldwide
However fans of Litecoin – essentially a faster spin-off of Bitcoin – are convinced that a new payment processor called LitePay will send the price soaring.
The Litecoin Foundation announced LitePay just before Christmas – but the actual launch of the product is expected this week.
LitePay takes Litecoin out of the cyber realm and places it squarely in real life by allowing businesses to accept payment in Litecoin from anywhere on earth.
Transactions will be super-fast and allow UK-based customers to pay for products and services in dollars with no transaction charges.
A Litecoin wallet will also be available for all major mobile and desktop browsers and instant withdrawals from VISA compatible ATMs and spend with any VISA merchant will be possible.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Drone USA Inc:
* DRONE USA ANNOUNCES THE SALES OF DRONES TO A FORTUNE 500 COMPANY. Source text for Eikon: (reut.rs/2B7EbIS) Further company coverage:
Andrew Paul Westlake, 30, fell to his death at a terminal at Dalaman Airport yesterday, according to reports.
It is understood Westlake – from the Annfield Plain area of Co Durham – became embroiled in a dispute with flight staff before the fall.
Initial reports suggested he had fallen from the plane but witnesses have since said the fall occurred after he entered the airport.
He was rushed to hospital and later died.
A Foreign Office spokesman said: "We are supporting the family of the British man following his death in Turkey and we are in touch with the local authorities."
'WHERE DID I GO WRONG?'
What goes up, must come down. In Irish soccer player Megan Connolly's case, that can be pretty scary.
The moment my soul left my body.. pic.twitter.com/xHJNLLI8bp — Megan Connolly (@MeganConnolly4) March 16, 2018
The Republic of Ireland National Team and Florida State University soccer player Megan Connolly had the ride of her life over the weekend during a trip to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The video of the ride Connolly posted on Twitter is gold, and is especially notable for a couple of reasons:
Her FSU teammate Dallas Dorosy fiendishly laughing at Connolly's reaction to the ride
The sultry sounds of the Fray's "How To Save A Life" playing in the background before takeoff
Luckily, Connolly has a supportive network of friends ready to check in on her after her clip went viral, like fellow Irish footballer Sophie Perry:
Hahah need a few throat lozenges for sure 😂 — Megan Connolly (@MeganConnolly4) March 17, 2018
[Megan Connolly Via Storyful]
Acology Inc. announced today that Canadian operations have recorded a 30% increase in sales over the same time last year, justifying the work and investment made in that country in the last quarter of 2016. In anticipation of total legalization, now seen by lawmakers as a certainty by mid-2018, Acology continues to position itself and its' premiere product, the Medtainera , as the perfect solution for growers and dispensaries to safely package cannabis in accordance with regulations established by the Canadian health care service.
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo has signed into law new penalties for those who make bomb threats.
It was passed by the State Legislature earlier this year in response to a string of bomb threats called into Jewish Community Centers in New York and elsewhere in the country. Citing those bomb threats and recent violence in Charlottesville, VA, Cuomo said that "now, more than ever" it's vital for New Yorkers to stand united against "bias and hate."
Specifically, the new law changes criminal statute to ensure that suspects accused of making bomb threats against a community center can, at minimum, face a sentence of up to a year in jail. Cuomo said the new law will help authorities prosecute those who seek to "spread fear and terror."
SNOW has cause the closure of 21 schools across Conwy County today.
The county continues to be covered in shades of white this morning following sub zero temperatures over the weekend which brought in large amounts of snow.
Widespread frost and ice was forecast for this morning with Conwy still recording a reading of 0 degrees at 10am this morning, having had an overnight low of -1 degree.
The cold, frosty weather is set to clear as the day goes on. Dry and sunny conditions are predicted for later on, but temperatures will not climb above 3 degrees.
Forecasts are set to get better as the week goes on. A maximum temperature of 8 degrees is set to be reached by Wednesday.
Visit http://www.conwy.gov.uk/en/Resident/Education-and-Families/School-Closures.aspx to find out all the latest about school closures.
March 19 (Reuters) - Bank Polska Kasa Opieki SA (Bank Pekao SA):
* POLAND’S BANK PEKAO SAYS THAT FINANCIAL REGULATOR (KNF) ALLOWED IT TO PAY OUT UP TO 100 PERCENT OF 2017 PROFIT IN DIVIDEND Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Warsaw Newsroom)
Juelz Santana calls on French Montana and Cam’ron to shoot the official video for their collab “Dip’d In Coke”. Directed by Kid Art. Juelz Santana’s new mixytape ‘The Get Back‘ is on the way.
ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) - A state grant will help the Rockford Police Department equip all its squad cars with dashboard cameras.
The Rockford Register-Star reports the agency received a $200,000 grant from the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board.
Police Chief Dan O'Shea says he will seek city council approval for all newly purchased squad cars to be equipped with cameras that turn on when an officer activates emergency lights.
O'Shea says the cameras add about $6,000 to the cost of a vehicle. The total vehicle cost is about $50,000.
The chief says it's "very important technology" which protects officers, citizens and captures criminal activity.
The grant will pay for retro-fitting existing squad cars with cameras. About two dozen squads already have them.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Numbers Evening' game
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the New York Lottery's "Numbers Evening" game were:
9-0-3, Lucky Sum: 12
(nine, zero, three; Lucky Sum: twelve)
Yankees reportedly interested in Gerrit Cole
The New York Yankees have landed Giancarlo Stanton, but they may not be finished in the trade market just yet.
According to Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports, the Yankees have interest in trading for Pittsburgh Pirates starter Gerrit Cole. The Pirates, however, are said to be unlikely to move their ace.
Yankees are interested in gerrit cole, who they once drafted. But initial impression is pirates arent trading him. — Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) December 11, 2017
Cole has been the subject of trade rumors for a while now, though Pittsburgh has never come particularly close to moving him. The 27-year-old is coming off a down season in which he posted a career-worst 4.26 ERA and is under team control for two more seasons. From the Pirates’ perspective, trading him right now just doesn’t make a ton of sense.
The Village featured in the new Disneyland Star Wars Land (AKA Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge) finally has a name.
According to the Disney Parks Blog, the village will be known as Black Spire Outpost.
The blog went on to share the back story of the Outpost.
The largest settlement on the planet Batuu, Black Spire Outpost is an infamous stop for traders, adventurers, and smugglers traveling around the Outer Rim and Wild Space. Off the beaten path, this outpost has become a haven for the galaxy’s most colorful — and notorious — characters. Widely known for the petrified remains of its once towering ancient trees, the spires now stand guard across the river valleys and plains and have long captured the imagination of travelers to this planet.
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opens at Disneyland Resort in summer 2019 or at Walt Disney World Resort in late fall 2019.​
BRUSSELS, Feb 15 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's defense secretary told NATO allies on Wednesday they must honour military spending pledges to ensure the United States does not "moderate" its support for the alliance, accusing some nations of ignoring threats, including from Russia.
"I owe it to you to give you clarity on the political reality in the United States, and to state the fair demand from my country's people in concrete terms," Jim Mattis said during the closed-door talks, according to prepared remarks provided to reporters travelling with him to Brussels.
"America will meet its responsibilities, but if your nations do not want to see America moderate its commitment to this Alliance, each of your capitals needs to show support for our common defence." (Reporting by Phil Stewart; Editing by Robin Pomeroy)
Johnson supplied five points (2-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-3 FT), four rebounds, two steals and one block across 18 minutes in Sunday's Game 1 106-102 loss to the Bulls.
In hindsight, maybe the power forward deserved more minutes as the Bulls out rebounded the Celtics 53 to 36. On the other hand, Johnson's poor shooting didn't help, either. Coach Brad Stevens might mix things up Tuesday in Game 2 to better address the rebounding problem.
I am an avid cyclist and know that cycling brings economic development and prosperity to small towns in Minnesota. An example is Lanesboro and the Root River trail system.
Please consider this as you're looking at funding and how supporting the Cannon Valley Trail also supports the prosperity of the region. Thank you.
Andrea Wood
Minneapolis
Castillo has rejoined the Reds following the birth of his daughter and threw a bullpen session Sunday, MLB.com's Mark Sheldon reports.
Castillo is scheduled to pitch in a minor league game Tuesday and remains on target to be ready for the start of the season. His absence created an opportunity for Cody Reed to pick up a spare start Saturday.
Chicago fire officials said Tuesday a massive blaze at an apartment building on the city's Northwest Side did not result in any injuries, despite the damage.Large flames were already shooting from the roof when firefighters got to the scene around 2 a.m. near North Monticello Avenue and West Argyle Street in Chicago's Albany Park neighborhood.CFD Battalion Chief David Dietz said the fire spread from a building under construction to buildings on both sides.The fire was extinguished before 6 a.m. It forced several people out of their homes.The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
For information on how to become an Auxiliary Police Officer, contact Capt. Scott Crabill at 563-589-4422 or via email or Lt.
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PITTSBURG, Kan. (AP) – Two Pittsburg State University associate professors have been placed on paid leave amid an investigation into the illegal recording of a nude or partially clothed person.
The Pittsburg Morning Sun reports that police say the two suspects were arrested last week and released on bond. One is suspected of felony breach of privacy, and the other of misdemeanor stalking.
Police said in a news release that a warrant says the victim was identifiable in a video, which was disseminated.
Provost Lynette Olson said in a news release that the university takes the allegations “very seriously” and is working with law enforcement. Olson says the two associate professors have been placed on paid leave pending the outcome of an investigation.
The first session of the 13th National People's Congress (NPC) held its closing meeting Tuesday morning.
Deputies to the 13th National People's Congress (NPC) press buttons to vote at the closing meeting of the first session of the 13th NPC at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, March 20, 2018. (Xinhua/Liu Weibing)
The first session of the 13th National People's Congress (NPC) holds its closing meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, March 20, 2018. (Xinhua/Liu Weibing)
The first session of the 13th National People's Congress (NPC) holds its closing meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, March 20, 2018. (Xinhua/Wang Ye)
There are several key decisions to be made this week by the county and school leaders. Time is short but if both sides committed to the difficult work anything is possible. Here's one possible outline to begin a discussion: Rather than kicking the funding can down the road for a 13th year, the County Commission steps up and increases property taxes by $24 million, ... (click for more)
There will be lane closures on Red Deer’s 67 Street between the Red Deer River Bridge and Carrington Drive this weekend.
Road construction work will cause the closures, which begin Friday at 7 p.m. and end Sunday at 10 p.m.
Eastbound traffic will be re-directed to the westbound lanes, reducing traffic to one lane in each direction. Westbound drivers will not be able to turn left onto Carrington Drive.
Starting Monday, eastbound traffic will be restricted to one lane – work is expected to last one to two days. Expect traffic delays while work is underway.
The city reminds drivers to slow down when driving in construction zones and obey all signs. Pedestrians are asked to cross only at designated crosswalks.
All road construction is weather dependent – scheduling may change due to weather conditions.
For more information on road closures visit www.reddeer.ca/roadclosures.
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Unless someone wins both the Monster Energy Supercross Championship and the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, there’s always going to be some disagreement on who had the best year. So, we decided to let the numbers tell the story. Below are the combined 450 Class points from 2017 seasons of Monster Energy Supercross and Lucas Oil Pro Motocross, and there’s plenty of interesting data to check out.
For example, Dean Wilson didn’t even have a ride lined up at the beginning of the year but still finished fifth in combined points. That’s impressive! Jeffrey Herlings is ranked 32nd in combined points after racing just a single National, and in the battle everyone was watching closely, Alex Ray bested Cade Clason by two points for 44th.
Share your take on these numbers in the comments section below.
SHERBURNE- Every Wednesday morning at 10:30 a.m., Friends of Rogers hosts the popular Storytime & Hike, featuring stories, songs and adventure with Childrens Coordinator Jenni Larchar. For the month of February, this unique family program is being made possible thanks to the generosity of Sidney Federal Credit Union.
Storytime & Hike takes place every week rain or shine, so participants should wear appropriate clothing and footwear.It is a joy for me to share my love of nature with these young ones, Larchar said. We establish a love for the outdoors that not only impacts their growing years, but will stay with them throughout their lives.
For the first time since 2013, Graves County will be playing in the KHSAA Sweet 16. The Eagles will face Bowling Green on Wednesday at 11:00am central. Graves County has won 12 games in a row heading to state, while Bowling Green has won 25 straight.
The team was honored at a pep rally Monday afternoon before they left for Lexington. For Josh Frick, this is his first trip going to Rupp Arena as the head coach of the Eagles. After missing out on the trip as a player, he says this week will be very special for him.
Graves County is hoping to extend the streak of Region 1 teams winning at least one game at the Sweet 16. Starting in 2013, Graves County, McCracken County, Calloway County and Murray have each won games at Rupp Arena.
AMSTERDAM, April 20 A Dutch court said on Thursday it had ordered prosecutors to open a criminal investigation into responsibility for earthquakes triggered by gas production at the country's large gas field in Groningen.
The Leeuwaarden-Arnhem Appeals Court directed prosecutors to open an investigation, saying they had not looked carefully enough at whether a crime could be proved. Prosecutors had previously declined to act, arguing it was a civil matter.
NAM, a joint venture between Shell and Exxon that operates production at Groningen, has accepted responsibility for damage caused to buildings and structures across the region by the relatively small quakes. (Reporting by Toby Sterling, editing by David Evans)
Event time: Happy Hour at 5pm, Music starts at 6pm
Jazz in the Park is Milwaukee’s favorite free, outdoor, summer music series, featuring an eclectic lineup of jazz, big band, funk, R & B, reggae, blues and more. Performers come from across town or across the country. Concerts take place Thursday evenings, 5pm-9pm from June 1 through August 31st, in Cathedral Square Park. Music starts at 6pm, but stop by early for Jazz in the Park Happy Hour and get great drink specials from 5-6pm! For the safety of everyone, including your dogs, we ask that you please leave your pets at home.
Carilion, VT-C Med School leads way on IBD screening research
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Its not something people like to talk about – Inflammatory Bowel Disease – but research being led here in Roanoke could help detect those “stomach bugs” before they become a problem as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports:
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Jose Mourinho will resign if Man Utd sell David De Gea to Real Madrid, reckons Craig Burley
That is the opinion of ESPN FC pundit and former Chelsea midfielder Craig Burley.
De Gea has been linked with a move to Real Madrid for several transfer windows.
The Spanish giants came close to signing the goalkeeper in 2015 but for a faulty fax machine to put a stop to a deal late in the summer transfer window.
De Gea’s stock has risen even higher this season after a string of stunning performances for the Red Devils.
NSW RFS Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons painted a grim picture of what residents and firefighters faced in the town of Tathra, telling how embers rained from the sky in a firestorm that made for nightmarish conditions on the fireground.
With summer finally here this is the perfect time to hit your local watering hole.
But while it may be a time to have fun, officials said it's also a time to be safe.
"they may overestimate their skill and get into some trouble so we're just trying to get them to wear their life jackets."
Nate Frier is a park ranger with Canyon Rim in Fayette County. He stressed the importance of wearing a Personal Floatation Device also known as a PFD
"if something were to happen and you were to drown and become unconscious or become unconscious and drown and you don't have a PFD on and you sink to the bottom it takes days to find people like that." "you want to make sure you get one that fits you this is an adult small medium, they come in different sizes," Frieir said.
In addition to wearing safety vests it's also important to refrain from drinking alcohol when out in the water.
The state-backed fund Innovation Network Corp of Japan is looking at the auction of Toshiba Corp’s <6502.T> chip unit but did not participate in first-round bidding, INCJ Chairman Toshiyuki Shiga said on Tuesday.
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Sources familiar with the matter have told Reuters INCJ may invest in the business as a minority partner – a move that would help the government prevent a sale to bidders it deems risky to national security.
(Reporting by Taiga Uranaka; Editing by Edwina Gibbs)
May 2 Aetna Inc
* Aetna CFO says expects 2017 individual loss to be about one-half the size of 2016 loss, has 0ne-quarter of 2016 membership
* Aetna CEO says in discussions with CVS Health regarding its pharmacy benefit management conract, which in place until 2020 Further company coverage: (Reporting By Caroline Humer)
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Twins delivered 10 minutes apart at an Arizona hospital over the New Year’s weekend have different birth years.
Phoenix TV station KNXV-TV reports that parents Holly and Brandon Shay welcomed their first son, Sawyer, into the world at 11:51 p.m. Saturday at Banner Hospital.
Their second son, Everett, arrived one minute after midnight on Sunday.
The father joked that Sawyer will tease his brother about being the older sibling.
The same thing happened over the weekend in San Diego.
Twin girls born at Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns were delivered at 11:56 p.m. Saturday and at midnight on Sunday.
India is the fastest-growing wealth market globally. Photo: AFP
Singapore: India’s wealth managers had a bumper year in 2017, with the 20 largest firms growing assets under management by 63% to $169 billion, according to a report by Asian Private Banker. The wealth unit of Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. retained the top slot, nearly doubling assets to $30 billion in 2017 and extending its lead over runner-up IIFL Wealth Management Ltd. to almost $12 billion, the publication said.
Domestic players dominate the Indian private banking scene, accounting for a 72% share of assets under management last year. The wealth unit of BNP Paribas SA, the only foreign firm to make it to the top five, saw its assets jump 70% to $12 billion.
India is the fastest-growing wealth market globally, with the number of high net worth individuals rising 20% in 2017 from a year earlier, according to a recent survey by Capgemini SE.
Investors eyeing a comeback: Many stock markets in Asia and Europe pointing solidly higher. And here in the U.S. too, investors building on Friday's modest gains by buying the dip and putting money back to work in sectors that have rallied in 2017, namely: technology, consumer discretionary and health care.
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Hackers that penetrated HBO's network have leaked even more episodes, including some from the highly anticipated October return of “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” as well as Sunday night's episodes of “Insecure,” “Ballers” and others. HBO says it’s not in communication with the hackers.
And the Disney (DIS) and Netflix (NFLX) war heats up. Netflix has now poached Disney star-producer Shonda Rhimes, creator of ABC's “Scandal” and “Grey's Anatomy.” Just last week, Disney said it will be pulling its movies from Netflix in 2019 as it starts its own streaming service.
Clinton-Dix made six tackles (four solo) and intercepted a pass in Sunday's victory over the Browns.
The interception was Clinton-Dix's third of the season and second in four games. He is up to 69 overall stops on the season, which puts him easily in range to top the 80 tackles he finished the 2016 with.
SEATTLE, April 13 A new version of Boeing Co's 737 jetliner took off for the first time on Thursday, marking another step in Boeing's revamp of its best-selling product line.
Boeing's 737 MAX 9, a fuel-efficient, long-range successor to the 737-900, took off at 1:52 p.m. ET (1752 GMT) from Renton Municipal Airport in Renton, Washington, on a test flight to help prepare the new version for delivery to customers next year. (Reporting by Alwyn Scott; Editing by Jonathan Oatis)
She’s once, twice, three times a Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover lady.
Kate Upton is once again gracing the cover of the annual issue, becoming only the fourth woman to do so three times. This year, she’s making the splash with three different covers.
Other women who did the cover three times include Tyra Banks, Heidi Klum and Christie Brinkley, who also is featured in this year’s edition with her two daughters. Elle Macpherson holds the record with five cover appearances.
Other notables in this year’s edition include former cover girl Chrissy Teigen, an expectant mother and athletes including tennis champ Serena Williams and Olympic gold medal gymnast Simone Biles.
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Prison guards have used capsicum spray to end a 16-hour stand-off at Port Augusta prison. Eleven inmates spent Tuesday night on the prison roof before surrendering early this morning.
BRANDON, MB – A Brandon man has been charged with assault after attacking his girlfriend with a tablet computer.
It happened on Thursday just before noon, when Brandon Police received a call from a woman saying her common-law boyfriend had struck her with a tablet computer and pulled her hair.
The 21-year-old man fled the scene before police arrived, but later turned himself in. He was released on conditions to have no contact with the victim, and will appear in court in November.
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The city of Youngstown announced on Thursday that it had lifted its snow emergency parking ban.
Below is a list of which communities have bans and when they expire.
Bazetta Twp.: Until further notice
Boardman Twp.: Expired
Canfield Twp.: 3/16/17 9:00 p.m.
Cortland: Expired
Hubbard City: Expired
Liberty Twp.: Expired
New Middletown: Expired
Newton Falls: Expired
Niles: 3/16/17 6:00 p.m.
Salem: Expired
Struthers:Expired
Warren: Expired
Weathersfield Twp.: Lifted
Youngstown: Lifted
Drew Butera had a two-run single in the 10th inning and the Kansas City Royals earned a 5-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday.
A tourist jumps for a photo on the popular on Maya Bay on Phi Phi island in Krabi province, Thailand, Thursday, May 31, 2018. Maya Bay on Phi Phi Leh Island in the Andaman Sea will close to tourists for four months from Friday to give its coral reefs and sea life a chance to recover from an onslaught that began nearly two decades ago. Sakchai Lalit AP Photo
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Federal prosecutors are dropping one of the charges against a man accused of plotting to bomb an apartment complex housing Somali immigrants in western Kansas.
Curtis Allen is among three men charged in the case. The 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals granted prosecutors' request on Tuesday to end their appeal of a federal judge's order that dismissed a firearms charge against Allen.
The judge tossed the gun charge last year after the 10th Circuit ruled in an unrelated case that a person convicted of misdemeanor domestic battery under a city ordinance could legally carry a gun.
Allen and co-defendants Patrick Stein and Gavin Wright still face charges of conspiracy to use a weapon of mass destruction and conspiracy against civil rights. Wright also is accused of lying to the FBI.
Trial begins March 19.
Laura Benanti just gave birth to her forever Valentine!
The Broadway star and Supergirl actress welcomed her first child, a daughter, with husband Patrick Brown on Tuesday, February 14. A rep for the celeb tells E! News in a statement, "Laura gave birth to a healthy and beautiful baby girl at 3:33pm eastern this afternoon.Baby and mom are doing great!"
Benanti joined the cast of Supergirl in 2015, and most recently lended her comedic skills to The Late Show With Stephen Colbert impersonating First Lady of the United States, Melania Trump. She's an onstage veteran in the Broadway community, and won a Tony Award in 2008 for her starring role in Gypsy.
In August 2016, Benanti and Brown took to Twitter with the exciting news that they were expecting.
Idris Elba Just Launched His Own Record Label
Idris Elba–actor by day, DJ by night–has now launched his very own record label.
On Tuesday, the star unveiled the project: 7Wallace Music. Not only that, the brand new label has already signed its first artist, James BKS.
The Paris-based recording artist and producer has worked with big names including Diddy and Talib Kweli, and has composed music for Yves Saint Laurent, Prada and Armani ads.
Elba spoke with Billboard about his new endeavor and the artist acquisition saying, “James is a rare find…It’s a huge move for 7Wallace, a small indie label.”
Congrats to Elba on the new label, and congrats to his firs artist, James BKS.
Why size matters: What hail sizes really mean
We're in primary severe weather season, and one of the things we get with storms is hail.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 3' game
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Louisiana Lottery's "Pick 3" game were:
5-1-2
(five, one, two)
Studio tours in the meandering south mountains can be fun, if you’ve got a good map and a good amount of free time. Lacking either or both, consider the “Artists Exposed” meet-and-greet happening this weekend at The Gallery at Flat Rock. More than 20 local artists were pried from their enclaves to participate in the two-day event — including painters, sculptors, jewelers, and weavers. “Reversing the idea of an ‘open studio tour,’ the gallery will gather everyone together in one convenient spot for a lively informal event,” according to a press statement. All artists are represented regularly by Gallery at Flat Rock. Stop by for the big reveal Saturday, June 17, 11am-5pm, and Sunday, June 18, noon-4pm.
See the website for more information about participating artists: www.galleryflatrock.com. 2702-A Greenville Hwy. 828-698-7000.
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The Special Investigations Unit says a Waterloo Regional Police officer will not face any charges after a 2017 incident in Kitchener left several people hurt.
The six-vehicle collision happened in the morning of January 18th when a stolen SUV went through a red light.
An officer spotted the SUV that had been reported as stolen, and followed it through the streets of Kitchener, until it ran a red light at Queen’s Boulevard and Belmont.
The collision left 27-year old pedestrian Liam Hill with serious injuries.
The director of the SIU says the police officer’s driving was not outside the norm, and the pursuit did not cause the SUV driver to go through the intersection.
Former Net Kenyon Martin took aim at Jeremy Lin’s dreadlocks on Instagram , saying to the current Brooklyn point guard: “All right bro, we get it. You wanna be black.”
Lin, being the Harvard gradate he is, crafted a thoughtful response with a message of understanding while still sneaking in a light jab at Martin’s tattoos.
Well played, Jeremy.
Martin posted a different video shortly after saying his remarks were a “joke,” but he still doesn't like Lin’s hair.
In an essay for The Player’s Tribune, Lin wrote : “I may not have gotten it right with my idea to get dreads. But I hope that this is a start, not an end, to more dialogue about our differences. We need more empathy, more compassion and less judgment. That takes actual work and communication. So let’s start now — please join me.”
What was called the bridge to nowhere cannot be called that anymore. Vanderburgh County officials cut the ribbon on the sky-walk in downtown Evansville.
The walkway connects the Ford Center, Old National Events Plaza and the Double Tree Hotel.
Leaders say the sky-walk is a vital selling point for companies to bring conventions to Evansville.
The last time a downtown hotel was connected to a convention center was with the Executive Inn and The Center in 2009.
The all glass sky-walk connecting the three properties is officially open for anyone to check out.
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PITTSBURGH (AP) - A woman has pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter in the stabbing death of a stranger after an argument in a Pittsburgh bar.
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that 25-year-old Ashley Henchell entered the plea Tuesday in Allegheny County Court.
She was charged in the death of 33-year-old Ryan Carosi, who was found near a CoGos convenience store in the Mount Washington neighborhood early Aug. 13.
Police said the two fought in Satalio's bar and later made up, but another argument began outside and she stabbed him. Allegheny County prosecutors allege that she then threw away the knife, went home and showered and washed her clothes.
Prosecutors said there is no agreement on sentencing, which is scheduled July 18.
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Information from: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, http://www.post-gazette.com
I have lived through the evolution of attitudes toward homosexuality, but never signed on to the ideology of homosexual rights culminating in the Supreme Court’s Obergefell decision. At least it took a while. One could see it coming.
By contrast, the transgender movement has ascended “at meteoric speed.” So writes Sohrab Ahmari in the invaluable Commentary essay “The disappearance of desire” (from the magazine’s forthcoming April issue). He adds: “Transgenderism has moved swiftly from the margins of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders to the forefront of public consciousness.” It sweeps away all in its path. As Ahmari establishes to my satisfaction, the movement is based on a radical mind-body dualism that is unreal. Reading Ahmari’s essay, I sense that we are failing a fundamental test. That way madness lies.
ISLAMABAD, Jul 04 (APP):Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Mian Saqib Nisar on Wednesday donated Rs 1 million as an initiative for the construction of dams.
Showing his commitments to meet the challenge of water crisis and electricity load-shedding in the country, Justice Nisar took the first step, an SC press release said.
Milwaukee's live-from-a-loft video series Hear Hear Presents is back with a pair of new sessions this month.
The first new installment, released last week, features one of the most unique world music acts in the city (or really, any other city), Painted Caves, who fuse American psych rock with Middle Eastern folk traditions, and the session finds them particularly locked in, cranking out one heady jam after another. It was followed today by another installment featuring the Madison indie duo Seasaw, who specialize in elastic, quirky pop songs with a sharp edge.
You can stream both sessions below, and dig into the Hear Hear archive at hearhearpresents.com.
In under two hours from now, fallen artist Moze Radio real Moses Nakintije Ssekibogo will be laid to his final resting place in Nakawuka and this is how some of his fans have paid tribute to him..
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A couple of years ago, we heard about a device known as the Ripple Maker (now called Coffee Ripples), a machine that reproduces photos, text or other graphics on coffee foam. Well, beer-drinkers may be glad to know that its makers are back, with Beer Ripples.
Designed for use in bars, Beer Ripples is a Wi-Fi-connected touchscreen-equipped countertop device that uses malt-based ink to print text or images on the foam in a glass of beer. Using an accompanying iOS/Android app, operators can choose from an online library of hundreds of messages and images, or they can upload custom images – such as photos supplied by customers.
The machine works with glasses up to 7 inches tall (18 cm), raising them up to its print head and then taking 11 seconds to print any message or image on the beer foam.
It's available now in the US and Canada, priced at US$3,000. An annual subscription fee of $1,500 is also required, which provides enough ink for up to 6,000 prints a year. A global roll-out is expected to take place soon.
In a remastered clip from the iconic film The Song Remains the Same, the members of Led Zeppelin perform a jaw-dropping version of “Dazed and Confused” in front of a 1973 Madison Square Garden audience. What’s most notable about this footage is not only that Jimmy Page played his guitar with a cello bow, but also the surreptitious non-verbal conversation between John Paul Jones and John Bonham during a solo.
Here’s a much longer version of the song.
Other equally amazing songs from the show include “Since I’ve Been Loving You” and “Black Dog”
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - The chairman of South Korea's Asiana Airlines has apologized for inflight meal service disruptions and a reported suicide at a meal supplier.
Park Sam-koo, chairman of the country's second-largest air carrier, said he felt a moral responsibility after the boss of the company that had been supplying the meals killed himself, according to media reports citing police.
The apology came as criticism mounted following the reports, which linked the apparent suicide to pressure from Asiana on its caterer.
Asiana Airlines said 114 out of 310 flights had left South Korea without meals since Sunday. Most were short-haul flights to Asian destinations.
The problems arose after the airline tried to change its meal catering service.
A player stretching out before the Bethel High School (4-1) vs. Stadium High School (4-1) football game at Stadium Bowl. David Montesino dmontesino@thenewstribune.com
Even if your wallet is a little on the lighter side this holiday season, that doesn't mean you have to miss out on all the gift-giving fun. These cute gadgets and gizmos are sure to charm the geeks in your life and, most importantly, won't break the bank. All it takes is one very handsome-looking Andrew Jackson to pick up one of these 20 geeky trinkets under $20, so you might as well get some for yourself, too.
April 24 (Reuters) - Hersha Hospitality Trust:
* Q1 ADJUSTED FFO PER SHARE $0.06
* AFFO PER DILUTED COMMON SHARE AND OP UNIT IN Q1 2018 WAS $0.06
* REVENUE PER AVAILABLE ROOM AT COMPANY’S 37 COMPARABLE HOTELS INCREASED 0.2% TO $154.94 IN Q1 2018
* EXCLUDING ITEMS, COMPARABLE REVPAR GREW 11.5% TO $173.82 DURING Q1
* FOR Q2 2018 SEES ADJUSTED FFO PER SHARE $0.70 -$0.74
* SEES 2018 ADJUSTED FFO PER SHARE $1.96 TO $2.14
* SEES 2018 COMPARABLE PROPERTY REVPAR GROWTH UP 1.5 PERCENT
* Q1 FFO PER SHARE VIEW $-0.02 — THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S
* SEES Q2 NET INCOME PER SHARE FROM LOSS OF $0.02 TO PROFIT OF $0.02
* SEES 2018 NET INCOME PER SHARE FROM LOSS OF $0.56 TO LOSS OF $0.36 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reuters.Briefs@thomsonreuters.com)
The Upper Peninsula's two representatives serving on the Michigan Natural Resources Commission will answer viewer questions live Thursday night on "Ask the DNR," broadcast on WNMU-TV13. NRC Chairman John Matonich of Bessemer and Commissioner J.R. Richardson of Ontonagon will be available for the full hour-long program, which will air live at 8 p.m. EDT, Thursday April 20. The NRC is a 7-member panel appointed by the governor as the rule-making body for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Start the conversation, or Read more at State of Michigan.
Through a revised Department of Child Safety policy, Breanna Donaldson, a recovering heroin addict, gets to keep her baby at home. David Wallace/The Republic
On Wednesday’s St. Louis on the Air, host Don Marsh discussed the political and legal fallout surrounding Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens' resignation.
Joining him was St. Louis Public Radio statehouse reporter Marshall Griffin and several legal experts.
Along with the Greitens saga, the legal panel also touched on several other current issues pertaining to the law.
On the panel:
William Freivogel, J.D.. School of Journalism professor at Southern Illinois University - Carbondale
Mark Smith, J.D., associate vice chancellor of studentsat Washington University
Michael Wolff, J.D., former dean of Saint Louis University School of Law; former Missouri Supreme Court chief justice
St. Louis on the Air brings you the stories of St. Louis and the people who live, work and create in our region. St. Louis on the Air host Don Marsh and producers Mary Edwards, Alex Heuer and Lara Hamdan give you the information you need to make informed decisions and stay in touch with our diverse and vibrant St. Louis region.
On Tuesday’s Wake-Up Call: KSFR Independent producer Harlan McKasato brings us part two of his three-episode series on Native American Homelessness in New Mexico. Also today, the Marketplace Morning Report and KSFR Local News plus a conversation about Hestia Santa Fe, a local women’s giving organization that assists local middle school students.
The amphitheater at Truman Waterfront Park will host approximately 20 events in its first year of operation, with 32 to 55 events, including three to four national acts, held annually in subsequent years, according to research compiled by Key West city staff.
City workers analyzed more than 90 government-owned venues, conducted two dozen interviews with venue staff, reviewed reques...
The Kano State government has said it arrested no fewer than 94 beggars in Kano metropolis for allegedly violating the law banning street begging in the state.
This was made known to journalists on Saturday by Dahiru Nuhu, the officer in charge of Anti-Begging Unit of the state’s Hisbah Board.
DAILY POST reports that Hisbah is an Islamic doctrine which refers to the duty of the government to intervene and coercively to keep the society in order according to sharia legal system.
Nuhu, who revealed that 24 of the street-beggars were children, while 70 were adults, said: “the suspects were arrested during different raids in the metropolis.
“The arrests were carried out in January in areas around motor parks and restaurants but first time offenders were warned and released.”
Nuhu urged people to shun begging but instead, use their hands to better their livelihood.
The violation of the law banning street begging in Kano attracts a minimum of three months jail term if convicted.
– Below is video of Dasha Fuentes talking to WWE Cruiserweight Champion Cedric Alexander after he retained the title over Buddy Murphy on last night’s WWE 205 Live episode. Wrestling star and Survivor legend Jonny Fairplay is shown at ringside watching the match. Cedric talks about what it was like to retain the title in front of his family and friends, and says he’s headed to Waffle House to celebrate.
– The following matches and segments were taped for tonight’s WWE NXT episode:
* Kassius Ohno vs. Chad Lail
* The War Raiders vs. two local enhancement talents
* EC3 vs. Fabian Aichner
* NXT Women’s Champion Shayna Baszler vs. Dakota Kai
* In-ring appearances by Lacey Evans and NXT Champion Aleister Black
– WWE Hall of Famer Booker T tweeted the following props to Lana for the Spinaroonie she did during the Dance-Off with Naomi on last night’s SmackDown:
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A state-backed newspaper in the United Arab Emirates that was bought by an Emirati who oversees the English football club Manchester City is undergoing layoffs.
Those with knowledge of the layoffs told The Associated Press that staffers at The National were informed Sunday they had been let go. They spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity for fear of repercussions.
Repeated calls to the newspaper rang unanswered Monday.
International Media Investments, owned by Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan of Manchester City, bought The National in November from state-owned Abu Dhabi Media.
The English language paper was founded in 2008, staffed with top writers and editors from Western newspapers.
The paper broke local stories, but largely stayed away from controversial topics in a country with strict laws governing speech.
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — A former Rutgers University professor whose conviction for sexually assaulting a disabled man was overturned has pleaded guilty to aggravated criminal sexual contact.
Anna Stubblefield entered her plea Monday as part of a deal with Essex County prosecutors in New Jersey. They will recommend she receive a four-year prison term when she's sentenced May 7.
Stubblefield had testified at trial that she and the man were in love. He has cerebral palsy and can't speak, but Stubblefield said he consented to the relationship by communicating on a keyboard.
Prosecutors said Stubblefield used her position to take advantage of the then-29-year-old man.
Stubblefield was convicted in 2015 and sentenced to 12 years in prison. But an appeals court ruled last July that she should get a new trial with a new judge.
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho claims Brazil and Paris St Germain star Neymar is not the only player to have dived to win his side a foul in the FIFA 2018 World Cup.​Jose Mourinho criticized Harry Maguire for diving against Colombia on Tuesday.“People are focusing on Neymar, but if it was only Neymar, I'd be happy, but it's not only Neymar,” Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho told Russia Today, as relayed by the English Press, the Daily Mail.“Every team has lots of diving, lots of pretending, lots of putting pressure on the referee. It's not about England and Colombia, it's almost every match.”“I was surprised to see central defenders like Harry Maguire, normally he is a very honest guy, diving in the attacking box, asking the referee for VAR. The players should feel the responsibility of playing in the World Cup in front of billions of spectators.”CLICK HERE TO READ MORE SERIE A NEWSCLICK HERE TO READ MORE PREMIER LEAGUE NEWS
Our joints are important for keeping us moving each day. Jackie Bender is learning how Pilates can help give them a boost, and trying out some great exercises with lots of joint benefits.
LONDON, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Ravi Ashwin and Cheteshwar Pujara will play English county cricket this year ahead of India's tour next summer, India's chairman of selectors MSK Prasad said on Monday.
Spinner Ashwin, who has not previously played in England, has been cleared by the BCCI to play for Worcestershire while batsman Cheteshwar Pujara is expected to return to Nottinghamshire.
"Cheteshwar Pujara and R Ashwin will be playing county cricket. Ashwin is part of other formats too, so it is a blessing in disguise for both of them because we will have a full-fledged tour of five Tests in England next year," Prasad said in Pallekele.
(Reporting by Neil Robinson; editing by Mark Heinrich)
ELDORA, Iowa – A man convicted of sexually abusing a child has now lost in civil court.
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A judge has sided with Dean Hilpipre’s victim and her mother and granted a default judgment in their lawsuit. Hilpipre pleaded guilty to lascivious acts with a child for abusing the girl and was sentenced to five years of probation.
After pleading guilty, Hilpipre claimed a $100,000 prize from the Iowa Lottery and was sued for those winnings. The plaintiffs filed a motion in Hardin County District Court that Hilpipre had not responded to their lawsuit within the specified time limit and asked the judge to rule in their favor.
The judge has now granted a default judgment against Hilpipre and a hearing will be scheduled to determine what sort of damages he will have to pay.
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – Kentucky House Republicans are demanding more than a public promise from Gov. Matt Bevin before they agree to overhaul the state’s driver’s licenses.
Kentucky is one of 27 states that has not complied with the federal Real ID Act. Last year, Bevin urged the legislature to comply with the law. But when they did, Bevin vetoed it.
The federal government has given Kentucky until June 6 to comply. If it doesn’t, Kentuckians won’t be able to use their driver’s licenses to board domestic flights starting in 2018. House Republican Speaker Jeff Hoover said he wants Bevin to testify about the bill before a House committee and promise he will not veto it.
Bevin did not commit to a public guarantee but said he is confident “we can get something done.”
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A tally of surgeries performed by personnel with Doctors Without Borders in war-torn countries found 69 per cent of the operations were done on men. The gender disparity held for violent and non-violent medical traumas.
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Federal agents are investigating a phone outage over the weekend. Frontier Communications is calling it an act of vandalism. The interruptions impacted 911 service in Logan and Mingo counties. Serivce has been restored to most locations.
Army helicopter with 3 aboard goes down in Maryland
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LEONARDTOWN - A northern Virginia Army base says one of its helicopters with three crew members on board went down in southern Maryland, and one crew member was evacuated from the scene.
Fort Belvoir said in a post on its Facebook page that the UH-60 helicopter made a "hard landing" around 1:50 p.m. Monday near Leonardtown, Maryland.
There was no immediate word on the condition of the crew member who was medically evacuated or the other two who were aboard.
Fort Belvoir referred further questions to the U.S. Army's Military District of Washington. The public affairs office said it was working on a statement.
Fort Belvoir is located near the Potomac River south of Washington
The first of the year brings a happy change for stressed or overworked French employees — the right to ignore their inboxes. A new labor law in the country gives workers the "right to disconnect" from their email or smartphones after work hours are over, CNN reports. "These measures are designed to ensure respect for rest periods and ... balance between work and family and personal life," France's Ministry of Labor said in a statement.
The law is considered a major victory for French unions, which have long complained that the digital revolution resulted in an "explosion of undeclared labor" that demands employees continue to work even outside of work day hours.
Some firms are already more than on board with the new policy: Several will even shut their email systems down overnight to prevent anyone from sneaking in that last email of the day. Jeva Lange
IBM has been the subject of several other reports. Vetr cut International Business Machines Corporation from a "hold" rating to a "sell" rating and set a $174.22 price target for the company.
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International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach from Germany speaks prior to the opening of the first day of the executive board meeting of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) at the IOC headquarters, in Pully near Lausanne, on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017. The IOC executive board is meeting to decide if Russian athletes can compete at the upcoming Pyeongchang Olympics despite evidence that the country ran an orchestrated doping program at the 2014 Sochi Games. (Laurent Gillieron/pool photo via AP)
Ever since Measure 5 passed in November, many patients in North Dakota have been waiting for their chance to take advantage of medicinal cannabis. "I struggle day to day with my MS and my doctors just really feel this could give me a better quality of life," said Paulson.
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Former U of C students look to address domestic violence in Calgary with non-profit
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The Warriors and Cavs will meet in the NBA Finals for a fourth straight year.
While this series isn’t expected to be a close one, these two teams did play in an epic one just two years ago.
So while we wait to see how this matchup plays out, let’s look at the best NBA Finals over the past 30 years.
2011: Mavs beat Heat, 4-2
This was the first trip to The Finals for the LeBron–Wade–Bosh Heat and, well, it didn’t got as they expected as Dirk Nowitzki and the Mavs won 4-2. Dallas won Game 5 at home and then wrapped it up in Miami with a 105-95 victory in which Jason Terry was the leading scorer with 27 points.
After several days at anchor, the Virginiaborg Not sure why the Kaye E. Barker has been sitting in the harbor most of the afternoon. But I decided to take her picture while she was sitting in front my camera.
Madison County Schools are asking for help from voters in the form of a one-cent sales tax increase.
Back in 2011, the tax increase was overwhelming defeated and did not pass last April either.
The April 2017 vote did see a defeat of only 300 votes which is keeping officials hopeful that the third time could be the charm.
The revenue from the tax increase would go towards schools for facility use only. Supporters of the sales tax increase say 47 other Illinois counties have something like it already in place.
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Chelsea’s hopes of persuading Thibaut Courtois to sign a new contract could receive a boost this month with Real Madrid set to make a decision on their first-choice goalkeeper target.
Reports in Spain claim Real are close to clinching an agreement to sign Athletic Bilbao’s Kepa Arrizabalaga in the January transfer window, instead of waiting until the summer to bid for Courtois.
Chelsea’s talks over a new deal for Courtois have stalled amid long-term interest from Real and the Belgian admitting a return to Spain at some stage in his career would suit him because of his family circumstances.
There have been mixed messages from the 25-year-old, who has also suggested that he is open to staying at Chelsea past 2019 when his current deal expires.
Whatever his preference, Courtois should know by the end of this month whether or not Real are likely to bid for him next summer.
THREE brass plaques have been stolen from the Port Pirie War Memorial.
They were taken from the World War II section at the Memorial Oval between January 26 and February 1.
The brass plaques include a navy emblem, an air force emblem and a numeral.
Camera Icon An image released by SA Police showing which plaques were stolen from the Port Pirie War Memorial. Picture: Supplied, SA Police
Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report it online .
THE Philippine peso fell further on Monday to close at P51:$1 level, its weakest finish in almost 11 years.
The local currency softened by 10 centavos from P51.08:$1. It opened at P50.95 to $1, before trading between P50.90 and P51.08 against US currency and lodged its weakest closing since it couched at P51.21:$1 on August 28, 2006.
“The peso … weakened towards the end of the day amid concerns over the conflict between the US and North Korea,” said Land Bank of the Philippine market economist Guian Angelo Dumalagan. MAYVELIN U. CARABALLO
LOS ANGELES: A US Air Force base in the San Francisco area was temporarily placed on lockdown on Wednesday (Jun 14) following what turned out to be a false alert of an active shooter, officials said.
"We received word that our base emergency personnel responded to reports of gun shots," staff sergeant Nicole Leidholm, a spokeswoman at Travis Air Force Base, told AFP. "However, no shooter was found. The base is no longer on lockdown."
Leidholm said the alarm was sounded at approximately 3:15 pm local time, prompting officials to urge all personnel, dependents and retirees at the sprawling facility to seek shelter or avoid the base.
The base is located some 55 miles (90km) northeast of San Francisco.
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Pickard was brought in by Toronto via a trade with Vegas in exchange for Tobias Lindberg and a 2018 sixth-round pick.
Pickard cleared waivers Thursday which allows the Leafs to send him to the minors, rather than having to keep him on the 23-man roster if they had claimed him. The netminder went from being the No. 2 in Vegas to being a depth option in the AHL for Toronto in a matter of days as goalies shuffled around the waiver wire. Curtis McElhinney appears to be firmly entrenched as the relief netminder behind Frederik Andersen, so don't expect to see Pickard get called up any time soon.
YEP, IT IS A CLIMATE OF HATE: 8 Times Artists Tried to ‘Kill” Presidents Bush, Trump.
What more can Dave East say about 2016? While all the world’s problems seemed to pile up, the emcee paid no mind as he continued to further his career with every song he released. Along with dropping his own mixtape Kairi Chanel, East appeared alongside numerous top tier rappers like Nas, Fabolous, Future, and Smoke DZA just to name a few. He even landed a cameo on BET’s “Being Mary Jane,” which premieres Jan. 10th.
READ: Dave East Spits A Mean Freestyle With The L.A. Leakers
The Dej Jam/Mass Appeal signee decided to close out his successful year by dropping more gems over D’Angelo’s classic record “Lady.” After describing his ideal woman, the Harlem native recaps his thoughts and experiences from the last 12 months in his final “EastMix” of 2016.
Stream Dave East’s “What A Year” below.
Finn Valley AC’s Dempsey McGuigan last night broke a new Donegal Record in the Hammer throw, as well as a new PB and University Best in the process.
He threw the 35lb weight a distance of 21.22m, in the event which took place in Illionois.
Athletics correspondent Patsy McGonagle spoke on Saturday Sport, where he described the University of Mississippi’s students record.
LONDON, March 19 (Reuters) - The following FTSE 100 companies will go ex-dividend on Thursday, after which investors will no longer qualify for the latest dividend payout. According to Reuters calculations at current market prices, the effect of the resulting adjustment to prices by market-makers would take 6.02 points off the index. COMPANY (RIC) DIVIDEND STOCK OPTION IMPACT (pence) British 48.8 4.30 American Tobacco Randgold 200 (USc) 0.51 Resources Schroders 79 0.34 Segro 9.08 Yes 0.35 Sky 13.06 0.52 Among FTSE 250 companies going ex-dividend are: COMPANY (RIC) DIVIDEND (pence) Close Brothers 21 Group Centamin 0.1 (USD) Dunelm Group 7 Fidelity 4.35 European Values Kier Group 23 Meggitt 10.8 OneSavings Bank 9.3 Phoenix Group 25.1 Stobart Group 4.5 (Reporting by Helen Reid, editing by Danilo Masoni)
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Packing a massive 20W subwoofer (paired with a 10W driver), this Mokcao Bluetooth speaker can put out a lot more bass than you’d expect from a portable sound system. It can’t run for as long as most other speakers on its 7500mAh battery, only about five hours, but that should be enough for most house parties and backyard barbecues.
The speaker is currently on sale for $35 as part of a Lightning Deal, but if you miss out on that, you can still get it for $39 with promo code VCRELMFV.
April 28 Barclays Africa Group Ltd:
* Daniel Hodge has been appointed as non-executive director on board of Barclays Africa Group with effect from 1 May 2017
* Patrick Clackson will be stepping off board with effect from 30 April 2017
* Mark Merson, who has been on Barclays Africa Group board since January 2014, will no longer be a Barclays Plc-nominated director
* Mark will remain on board as a non-executive director Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom: +91 80 6749 1136)
We’ve learned quite a few details regarding the rumored HTC Ocean Note, but a new Tweet from @OnLeaks claims that the final name of the phone will be HTC U Ultra. The leak also claims that the phone will be equipped with a 6-inch display and that it will not have a 3.5mm headphone jack – two details which have already been shared.
Since multiple HTC Ocean devices have been rumored, there’s a possibility that there are multiple HTC U devices on the horizon. We’re not sure if HTC U would be a replacement for the HTC Desire naming convention or if it would be a new family of devices which slots in between HTC’s flagship smartphones and the lower-end Desire category. We’re hoping more details will be shared during the HTC U event which is scheduled for January 12.
Do you think the time has come for HTC to kick the HTC Desire naming convention to the curb?
Valentino is another brand jumping on the chunky sole trend, this time offering up a sneaker that will cost you a pretty penny — lots of pretty pennies.
The new Bounce Runner is a beauty to look at, boasting a colorful camouflage design that incorporates suede and plastic panels that both blend in perfectly on the mesh upper. Orange and yellow accents add a pop of color to the otherwise black, white and grey you see throughout the shoe’s design, with Valentino branding on the heel to add the perfect touch of steez.
If you’re balling, the Valentino Bounce Runner sneaker is available right now for $1,050 AUD (a little over $793 USD) over at Sneakerboy. Peep more pics below:
A woman is warning about grill brush bristles after one of them impaled her tongue.Marlene Scrivani says she knew something was wrong the minute she bit into a burger she grilled."It felt like a sharp piece of glass pierced my tongue," she said.It turns out a bristle got stuck to her burger, and then in her tongue, deep in the back of her mouth.She had three surgeries to remove the tiny wire."The first surgery, they manipulated my mouth and tongue for four hours, so it's left me with ulcers and no feeling in my tongue," Scrivani explained.Scrivani says she may need a fourth surgery in six weeks once the swelling goes down.There are alternatives to metal brushes.Doctors recommend using a brillo pad, stone or bristle-less brush to clean the grill before you cook.
European Commission - EUROSTAT January 2018-Euro area international trade in goods surplus €3.3 bn-€20.3 bn deficit for EU28 The first estimate for euro area (EA19) exports of goods to the rest of the world in January 2018 was €178.6 billion, an increase of 9.1% compared with January 2017 (€163.7 bn). Imports from the rest of the world stood at €175.4 bn, a rise of 6.3% compared with January 2017 (€165.0 bn). As a result, the euro area recorded a €3.3 bn surplus in trade in goods with the rest of the world in January 2018, compared with a deficit of €1.4 bn in January 2017. Intra-euro area trade rose to €159.8 bn in January 2018, up by 8.8% compared with January 2017. Full text available on EUROSTAT website STAT/18/2124
While everyone is waiting on Sidney Crosby to reach his 1,000th career NHL point, Evengi Malkin went about making a little magic of his own Tuesday.
The Pittsburgh Penguins took a 3-0 lead over the Vancouver Canucks after Malkin ever-so gracefully assisted Kessel in the third period.
Malkin also scored the first goal on the night.
This was the centre's first game after missing seven with a lower body injury.
If anyone does a comeback well, it's Malkin.
Murray on Malkin: “He’s one of the best in the world. We’ve come to expect that from him. He was really good for us all night.” — @penguins
We missed u Malkin — @svmxslvnder
GOD I'M SOBBING I LOVE EVGENI MALKIN — @nervoushay
Malkin helped the Penguins defeat the Canucks 4-0.
SEDGWICK COUNTY— Law enforcement authorities are investigating an armed robbery and asking for help to locate suspects.
Just before 8pm Friday officers responded to an armed robbery call at the Metro PCS in the 2700 block of east Central, in Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson.
Upon arrival officers made contact with a 34-year-old male employee who stated three unknown suspects entered the business armed with handguns and demanded money and cell phones.
The suspects took money and cell phones and fled the store on foot. There were no injuries reported. If anyone has any additional information on this case please call Crime Stoppers at 316-268-4407 or WPD Detectives at 316-267-2111.
Kits of Naloxone, a drug used to treat a narcotic overdose, are being encouraged after several people were reported to have overdosed in east downtown Toronto and in the city’s east end recently.
South Riverdale Community Health Centre put out a notice detailing that seven people overdosed from smoking crack between Jan. 30 and Feb. 1.
The group is reminding users to pick up a Naloxone kit.
They are available at the COUNTERfit harm reduction program from Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at 955 Queen St. E., 416-461-1925 ext. 235, COUNTERfit mobile at 416-451-1951, Regent Park Community Health Centre at 465 Dundas St. E., Moss Park Overdose Prevention Site and at most pharmacies if you have a health card.
High-flying AIK Stockholm midfielder Ebenezer Ofori has received his first Black Stars call-up after being named in the provisional squad to the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations.
The former Ghana youth international scored three goals in 27 league appearances as AIK finished second in recently concluded season.
Ofori signed off the season by scoring the third goal in the 3-1 win over Kalmar last month.
The 21-year-old was crowned the best midfielder of the league for the 2015 season when he tallied 27 appearances.
He was named in the Team of the Season for the second consecutive time in his three-year stay at the club.
Ofori is a former New Edubiase United player and won the MTN FA Cup with the club in 2013.
For more Ghana football news visit www.ghanasoccernet.com
Media personality, Toke Makinwa, will be giving a lecture at the New York University (NYU) on Wednesday.Toke who is currently on her book tour in the US announced the lecture via Instagram. She wrote, ''TM the brand ⭐️#TMinNYU Super excited to announce that I will be a guest lecturer this Wednesday at NYU. The digital space is home to at-least 80 percent of my career and teaching a media class on "Building a Successful Brand in the Digital space " is my mission. TM will be at NYU. Super excited, God is good I cannot wait to meet you all. ''
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Orbotech wins USD 40 million in orders
Orbotech has received orders totalling approximately USD 40 million from TFT LCD panel maker, CEC Panda LCD Technology for phase one of CEC Panda’s new Gen 8.6 fab in Chengdu (China).
The orders are for a range of Orbotech’s flat panel display (FPD) inspection, testing and repair solutions, including Orbotech Quantum, Orbotech ArrayChecker and Orbotech ProcessSaver, with deliveries expected to begin during the third quarter of 2017. CEC Panda has indicated that it expects to reach a maximum capacity of 60'000 glasses per month in phase one of mass production.
“Our high-performance inspection, testing and repair solutions were first selected by CEC Panda when they were ramping up production about three years ago,” commented Mr. Edu Meytal, President of Orbotech Pacific Display. “We are very excited to partner once again with CEC Panda to provide this significant support for its new Gen 8.6 fab.”
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The first period of Game 6 between the Boston Bruins and Toronto Maple Leafs was full of heart-stopping action, but it remained scoreless entering the first intermission.
The B’s did a good job in the faceoff circle, as Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci won a number of draws in the offensive zone, leading to numerous of shots on goal for the Bruins.
To hear NESN’s Billy Jaffe and Barry Pederson break down the first period of Game 6, check out the Amica Coverage Cam Play of the Game above, presented by Amica Insurance.
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Former “Saturday Night Live” star Bill Hader joins Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb to talk about his new show, “Barry,” on HBO. The show features Hader as a hit man who follows his target into an acting class and stumbles into his real passion.
A geologist using aerial photos appears to have solved a mystery over the origin of the headstones for victims of the Titanic buried in a Halifax cemetery. There are 150 Titanic headstones in the Fairview Lawn Cemetery and all but one is made out of the same stone.
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On Monday night, the Cincinnati Reds drafted two-way phenom Hunter Greene. The pick didn't come as much of a surprise, as they were rumored to be set on the 18 year-old.
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Battle Ground — The Lewis River Rotary Club celebrated its 25th anniversary last month, and past and present members got together to celebrate two and a half decades of serving the community and feeding the hungry.
During the party, the Paul Harris Award was presented to past-president Nancy Miller. The award is presented annually to the Rotarian who exemplifies high standards in the Rotary’s five avenues of service: international, community, youth, vocation and club.
For more information, visit www.lewisriverrotary.org or on www.facebook.com/lewisriverrotary.
TIRANA (Reuters) - An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.1 shook the Adriatic seaboard north of Albania’s main port of Durres on Wednesday and was felt in the capital Tirana.
The earthquake struck near Gjiri i Lalezit, northwest of Durres at a depth of 18 kilometers, the Albanian Institute of Geosciences said. It lasted about 10 seconds.
There were no initial reports of damage except for small cracks in buildings. High-rise structures were evacuated following the tremor.
Turkish police officers block the road leading to the scene of an attack in Istanbul. (Photo: AP)
Istanbul: Islamic State claimed responsibility for a gun attack on an Istanbul nightclub which killed 39 people on Sunday, the group said in a statement on Monday.
"In continuation of the blessed operations that Islamic State is conducting against the protector of the cross, Turkey, a heroic soldier of the caliphate struck one of the most famous nightclubs where the Christians celebrate their apostate holiday," the statement said.
Besides the 39 killed in the attack, 65 were reported injured at the Reina nightclub.
An estimated 600 people were celebrating inside the club that is also frequented by famous locals, including singers, actors and sports stars.
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NEW YORK, March 31 The Federal Reserve could pause interest rate hikes when it begins shedding its bond holdings, a move that would have little effect on financial markets, St. Louis Fed President James Bullard said on Friday.
"It's a possibility that you'd pause on the rate hike and end the reinvestment program," Bullard told reporters, adding the Fed could be ready to put out a plan for shrinking its $4.5 trillion balance sheet by the second half of this year. "I think it would have relatively minor effects on the market yields," he added.
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DENVER (AP) — Colorado’s strong economy and the new federal tax law are boosting the state government’s revenues.
That’s the word from the state’s chief legislative and executive branch economists.
They told lawmakers Monday that general fund revenue could increase significantly in the fiscal year that begins July 1 — up to $1.3 billion more than is budgeted for the current fiscal year.
Their forecasts are used by the bipartisan Joint Budget Committee to draft the 2018-2019 state budget.
The federal tax law is encouraging business investment and will increase state tax collections, which are tied to higher federal tax collections.
The economists warn the state’s outlook could change quickly depending on unforeseen economic or political developments at home and abroad.
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Right since when the Mo’Hits crew broke up in 2012, fans have been calling for a reunion.
This wish has only come true in snatches – concert shows with one or more appearing unannounced, the most notable being Davido‘s 30 Billion Concert in December, 2017.
Well, it’s finally happening!
Both D’Banj and Don Jazzy on their Instagram on Monday shared a video announcing the Mo’Hits Reunion Tour.
The exact dates or venues or musicians performing have not been stated, but we can’t help but be excited!
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RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The 9th annual Pink, Black, and White Affair was held on Saturday.
The event, sponsored by the Ladies of Elegance, supports both the American Cancer society and the Sickle Cell Association of Richmond.
The Ladies of Elegance are on their way to raising $20,000 for their making strides team for the event on October 15th.
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ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The company that runs the Hibernia platform off Newfoundland has pleaded guilty after it continued to operate after a crude oil leak that saw 6,000 litres spill into the North Atlantic.
The Hibernia Management and Development Company was fined $80,000 and ordered to pay $170,000 into the federal Environmental Damages Fund.
Newfoundland and Labrador's offshore energy regulator announced in 2015 it had laid charges in connection with the spill.
An agreed statement of facts says about 6,000 litres of crude oil leaked from Hibernia's offshore loading system starting on Dec. 27, 2013.
It was blamed on a slightly open valve which a supply vessel closed about five days later.
Hibernia is located 315 kilometres east of St. John's and sits in 82 metres of water.
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"Day Zero" is approaching as South Africa's showcase city of Cape Town prepares to turn off most water taps amid the worst drought in a century. Tensions among the four million residents are highlighting a class divide.
The top international tourist destination has both sprawling informal settlements and high-income oceanside neighborhoods. Some say poorer residents are unfairly blamed as concerns rise over wasting precious water.
The Associated Press is exploring how residents are coping, and it spoke with researchers about where the water usage problems lie.
Kirsty Carden with the Future Water Institute at the University of Cape Town points to the city's leafy suburbs. "They are much more profligate in the way that they use water, because they're used to the water just being, coming out of the taps."
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Staten Island kids are invited to get moving this summer, and participate in a Total Fitness Challenge Football Activity Day, which is scheduled for Thursday.
The event is part of the annual Total Fitness Challenge, sponsored by Assemblyman Michael Cusick. The challenge is a summer-long competition in which students and their schools earn points by reading and exercising on a daily basis, as well as attending Activity Days throughout the summer.
Students in Kindergarten through eighth grade are invited to attend Thursday's event, which will take place at the Wagner College football field from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Registration for the free event is required. Phone 718-370-1384 or email CusickRSVP@gmail.com with the child's name, grade, school, and parent's phone number.
Cusick (D-Mid-Island) will host the Activity Day in collaboration with Wagner College.
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A page of Steve Light's latest book, 'Have you Seen My Lunchbox?' Candlewick Press / Contributed photo "Have You Seen My Dragon" author and illustrator Steve Light will hold a story time Saturday to share his latest book, "Have You Seen My Lunchbox," a colorful seek-and-find board book for ages 2-5 years. One small boy's things are all over the place, and it's almost time for school.
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LONDON — A British man who planned a neo-Nazi-inspired machete attack on a gay pride event has been sentenced to an indefinite stay in a psychiatric hospital.
Ethan Stables was arrested in June 2017 as he walked toward a pub in his hometown of Barrow-in-Furness, northwest England, on what prosecutors said was a reconnaissance trip. Police found an ax, a machete and a swastika flag at his home.
Prosecutors said Stables had posted on Facebook that he wanted to "slaughter every single one of the gay bastards."
Defense lawyers said the 20-year-old, who has an autism spectrum disorder, had been brainwashed by right-wing extremists. But he was convicted in February of preparing an act of terrorism.
Passing sentence Wednesday, Judge Peter Collier said Stables posed "a very real risk to the public."
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Lady Gaga issued a statement on Twitter on Saturday, announcing that she will be canceling the remainder of her 10 UK tour dates due to “severe pain.”
The singer suffers from fibromyalgia, a musculoskeletal disease know to cause bouts of extreme pain.
Gaga’s statement reads, “I’m so devastated I don’t know how to describe it. All I know is that if I don’t do this, I am not standing by the words or meaning of my music. My medical team is supporting the decision for me to recover at home.”
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A crash involving eight vehicles on the A19 caused major tailbacks in subzero temperatures.
The crash happened on the southbound carriageway at around 1pm on Monday near the A174 Parkway interchange.
Five cars and three heavy goods vehicles were involved.
Traffic was being diverted on to the A174 roundabout and back on to the A19, bypassing the crash.
But major queues formed as police and fire crews worked to clear the crash.
A Cleveland Police spokeswoman said no serious injuries were reported.
It was the second crash to happen on the A19 southbound on Teesside since the bad weather hit.
On Sunday evening, nine vehicles were involved in several separate collisions after heavy snow covered the area.
No injuries were reported and the road was closed while police cleared the cars.
BRIEF-Taiji Computer says dividend payment date on June 21
* Says it will pay a cash dividend of 2.18 yuan per 10 shares (before tax) for 2016 to shareholders of record on June 20
This Thursday will mark five years since the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut that killed 20 children and six educators. Members of Connecticut’s U.S. congressional delegation will commemorate the date this week with a call for acts of kindness.
U.S. Representative Elizabeth Esty and Senator Richard Blumenthal are scheduled to be in New Britain Monday with members of several gun control advocacy groups.
Esty’s office says they’ll take about Congress’s inaction on gun control legislation. And after that, they’ll read to preschoolers at the New Britain YWCA as part of a campaign for acts of kindness and community service.
Esty and Blumenthal both spoke at a vigil in Washington, D.C., last week organized by the Newtown Action Alliance. The group and other advocacy groups are hosting small vigils and other events across the country this week.
As in previous years, there are no public events scheduled in Newtown, and schools will still be in session.
F1’s new ’Shield’ concept will make its public debut earlier than expected.
Earlier, we reported that the FIA would begin testing the new head protection on F1 cars during free practice in Monza and Singapore, in September.
But it now emerges that the reportedly transparent cockpit-integrated device will actually now be tested for the first time at Silverstone, for practice ahead of July’s British grand prix.
It is believed the first car to be fitted with the Shield will be the Ferrari, with other teams to follow in September.
The news follows a recent meeting between the teams and the FIA.
"There are a lot of question marks over it," admitted Force India’s Andy Green. "There’s a lot of work to do in the timeframe we have been given."
Red Bull’s Paul Monaghan agreed: "We are going to be very tight to get this onto a car for 2018."
Only 24,000 overseas Indians have registered as voters
NEW DELHI: A little over 24,000 overseas Indians, who are entitled to cast their ballot in India, have registered themselves as voters.
Now, in a bid to attract more such Indian citizens living abroad to become voters here, the Election Commission has launched a portal which allows them to register online.
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TEMPE, Ariz. — Police in a Phoenix suburb say one of Uber’s self-driving vehicles has struck and killed a pedestrian.
Police in the city of Tempe said Monday that the vehicle was in autonomous mode with an operator behind the wheel when the woman walking outside of a crosswalk was hit.
Sgt. Ronald Elcock says in an email that the accident happened overnight but did not say whether it occurred Sunday night or Monday morning.
The woman died of her injuries at a hospital and her name was not made public.
Uber has been testing the self-driving vehicles in Tempe and Phoenix for months.
Uber says on Twitter that it is “fully cooperating” with the investigation and expressed condolences to the family of the victim.
TOULOUSE, France, March 30 Toulouse forward Odsonne Edouard has been detained for questioning over an alleged shooting, French prosecutors said on Thursday.
The 19-year-old, on loan from Paris St Germain, will "be presented before the prosecutor today or tomorrow... for armed violence," a Toulouse prosecutors' spokesman said.
A passer-by sustained an ear injury from a handgun shot fired from inside Edouard's car in February, the spokesman said.
The Toulouse club declined to comment. (Reporting by Johanna Decorse; writing by Julien Pretot; editing by Mark Heinrich; Editing by XXXX)
April 6 Chaparral Energy Inc:
* Chaparral Energy announces 2016 year end financial and operational results
* Chaparral Energy Inc - total company production guidance for 2017 is between 8.2 and 8.6 mmboe
* Chaparral Energy Inc - capital budget for 2017 will be $135 - $155 million, majority of which will be dedicated to developing its stack position
* Chaparral Energy Inc - expects its total loe/boe costs, including both its e&p and eor business units, to be between $10.50 and $11.00 in 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
OTTAWA COUNTY, OK (KSWO) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released the list of Superfund sites has targeted for immediate and intense attention. In Oklahoma, EPA will target the Tar Creek Superfund site.
“Getting toxic land sites cleaned up and revitalized is of the utmost importance to the communities across the country that are affected by these sites. I have charged the Superfund Task Force staff to immediately and intently develop plans for each of these sites to ensure they are thoughtfully addressed with urgency. By getting these sites cleaned up, EPA will continue to focus on ways we can directly improve public health and the environment for people across America,” said EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt.
Tar Creek is a former lead and zinc mine and one of the nation's most complex Superfund sites. The EPA, the state of Oklahoma and the Quapaw Tribe will also clean up nearby residential properties and provide job training for area residents.
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Keuchel (5-8) allowed two runs on five hits and one walk while striking out seven in Friday's 5-3 win over Texas.
Keuchel's batterymate, Max Stassi, left the game in the first inning after getting hit by a pitch on the hand, so it was up to backup Tim Fedorowicz to guide the left-hander through the 102-degree temperature in Arlington. And the duo handled it with aplomb. Keuchel struck out six of the first seven men faced, didn't allow a hit until the third inning, and lasted seven innings for the first time since May 13, which was also the last time he gave up fewer than five hits. The bearded lefty will look to make it four quality starts in five games when he faces the White Sox at home in Houston.
Company produces waterproof map for national monument
BANGOR, Maine (AP) — A new map of Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument offers outdoor enthusiasts a detailed look at the trails, roads, boat launches and campsites.
Maine-based company Map Adventures LLC has produced the waterproof map in partnership with the Friends of Katahdin Woods and Waters, a nonprofit group that promotes and supports the new monument.
Andrew Bossie, executive director of the friend group, tells the Bangor Daily News that the goal is provide a tool to help people "get out there and explore the monument."
Map Adventure was founded in 1994. Since then, the company has published more than 100 detailed maps, including popular trail maps for Baxter State Park and Acadia National Park. The cost of the Katahdin Woods and Waters map is $9.95.
Bhaskar Panda of HDFC Bank said, "The dollar index is consolidating around 89.85 levels ahead of the Fed meeting and a tariff war. The USD-INR pair is consolidating around 65 pivot. I expect a little higher range between 65.10-65.30 for the day."
He further added, "The 10-year Indian benchmark bond yield has started looking up after touching lows recently. I expect a range play within 7.58-7.65 percent for the day."
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A Florida woman lit a cigarette, sparking an explosion of a propane barbeque grill being transported in her SUV.
Orlando police Lt. Cindy Lane tells news outlets that the grill was turned on and the propane tank was open in the back of the red Kia Sorento as she left a barbeque at the Central Florida Fairgrounds on Sunday afternoon.
A gas grill being transported inside this car exploded when passenger lit a cigarette. 2 in car sustained burns; not life threatening. pic.twitter.com/76OaeJiCiv — Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) August 13, 2017
Lane says the woman and her husband were burned and their sports utility vehicle was severely damaged. The couple’s injuries are not considered to be life-threatening.
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April 12 SAExploration Holdings Inc
* SAExploration signs three year agreement with Hocol S.A. to provide geophysical services in Colombia
* SAExploration Holdings Inc - Agreement contains an option for renewal at maturity
* SAExploration Holdings Inc - All project awards earned under agreement will be contracted through supplemental agreements on project-by-project basis
* SAExploration Holdings - SAE further expects initial project awards to be followed by additional project awards covering opportunities in 2018, 2019 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
COUNTY – There will be contested races in a number of Shelby County communities in this year’s November 7 general election after interested individuals turned in their nomination papers for municipal office by last Thursday’s deadline.
In Harlan, outgoing Mayor Kate Kohorst, who was appointed to fill the term of Gene Gettys, Jr. after he was hired as city administrator, has opted not to seek re-election saying she had planned to fill the seat until this next election. In her place likely will be Mike Kolbe, currently a councilperson in ward 3, who has filed papers to serve as Harlan mayor.
Other incumbents filing papers to serve on Harlan City Council were Sharon Kroger for an at-large position and Jay Christensen in ward 1. Challenging Kroger will be Phillip Perkins, and Larry Trickel and Jeanna Rudolph will challenge to fill the ward 3 council seat being vacated by Kolbe.
THE Friends of Sonning Common library are planning two fund-raising events.
A quiz will be held at the village hall on October 6 at 7.30pm. Tickets cost £20 per team with a maximum of six people.
A talk entitled “A writer’s life” by authors Vera Morris, from Caversham, and Tom Fort, from Sonning Common, will be held at the library on October 10 from 7pm.
Tickets cost £5 each, which includes a glass of wine, and will be on sale from the library and Occasions in Wood Lane, from September 1 or email friendsofsonning
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Immokalee teachers collect pillows, blankets for students in need
IMMOKALEE, Fla. A group of teachers started an initiative called the “Pillow Project” last month at Pinecrest Elementary School, one of the poorest schools in the state.
Now, these teachers gave the students the ultimate Valentine’s Day surprise — enough pillows, blankets, pillowcases and sleeping bags for every student.
“We take it for granted that we have pillows to sleep on or blankets to cover ourselves with and a lot of these students don’t,” said Dylan Opper, a science instructional coach at the school. “They use sweatshirts to sleep on or sleep on their hands and you think, ‘No one does that.'”
Those who wish to help can click on the Amazon wish list or Ikea website. You can also call Pinecrest Elementary School at 239-377-8000.
Last summer, the Celtics had a paucity of roster spots and a young roster, so Danny Ainge did the prudent thing: he used two late first-round picks on stash candidates Ante Zizic and Guershon Yabusele and he consolidated two early second round picks into a future first from Memphis, who snagged Dayonta Davis with the #31 after he fell from potential lottery consideration and Rade Zagorac with the #35 pick. This summer, the Celtics have #37, #53, and #56.
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Face-off at Planned Parenthood in San Luis Saturday. Protestors on both sides of the abortion issue stood outside the office on Pismo Street. Those opposed to abortion on one side of the street. Those who believe women have a right to abortion on the other side. Nearby, Democratic Congressman Salud Carbajal spoke at Emerson Park, telling protestors that abortion opponents think it’s no big deal to shut down health care clinics. He says Democrats must stand up and defend Planned Parenthood clinics on the Central Coast. Meanwhile on Pismo Street, more than 100 protestors prayed and sang songs like “Amazing Grace” and “Jesus Loves the Little Children.” Dan Ehinger of Paso Robles yelled at the pro-abortion protestors, “End violence against women. End abortion.” This afternoon, a tour called “We Don’t Need Planned Parenthood” is scheduled to make a stop at Cal Poly.
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The U.S. State Department said Monday it had taken note of concerns by European monitors of Turkey's referendum and looked forward to a final report, suggesting it will withhold comment until a full assessment was completed.
An initial assessment by the Organization of Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) said Sunday's referendum, which granted Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan sweeping new powers, did not meet democratic norms.
"We look forward to OSCE/ODIHR's final report, which we understand will take several weeks," acting spokesman Mark Toner said in a statement.
Darren Clarke is unsure how he will play at this week's Irish Open, which marks the start of a busy summer for him.
This 2011 Open champion plans to take part on the Champions Tour after he turns 50 in August and before that he will also compete at the Scottish Open and the Open at Carnoustie later this month.
"It's exciting. [In] our sport, we're very fortunate that I'll be a rookie again at 50 years old so, touch wood, it's going to be another exciting journey for me," said Clarke.
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“The vivid world of make-believe people is for children only. (If you’re not convinced of the ubiquity of this assumption, just imagine the water-cooler conversation that would ensue if a co-worker casually let slip, “I spent my lunch break imagining how a young girl I dreamt up might respond to being lost in a foreign country.”) It may be considered acceptable for an adult to play video games or fantasy baseball…but evidently in order to become functional adults each of us must renounce our personal Puff the Magic Dragon.”
MILAN, April 24 (Reuters) - Telecom Italia Chief Executive Amos Genish said he would be honoured to continue in his post after a new board for the phone group is elected on May 4 but only if he can gain the trust and is aligned with the new set of board directors.
Genish is a close ally of top shareholder Vivendi, but the French media group may lose control of the board at the May meeting when its slate will compete against a list of 10 independent directors put forward by activist fund Elliott.
Elliott has repeatedly said it would like Genish to continue as CEO.
“Like for any CEO, the trust and alignment with the board are key ... I hope I will get it with the next board,” Genish told a TIM shareholder meeting on Tuesday. (Reporting by Agnieszka Flak)
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Villa Madonna senior Madison Perry celebrates with family after scoring her 1,000th point during Bellevue's 61-41 girls basketball win over Villa Madonna Feb. 1, 2018 at Villa Madonna Academy in Villa Hills KY. Madison Perry scored her 1,000th career point right after the opening tip, playing on a torn ACL. James Weber/ Enquirer
Tips to Beautify the Garden
Five Easy Ways to Beautify the Garden
Rocks
Design a gravel garden with low water plantings, creating an area with impact. This was typical in French formal gardens or a “Bosquet.” Lavender, thyme, and salvia all thrive in these environments.
Succulents
A large oversized pot filled with succulents or a group of several is a must have in every well-appointed patio. Mother Nature will take care of the water all summer.
Plant Native
Your best success will be plants that thrive in CT. Ostrich Ferns for instance, begin as a fiddlehead and are edible. They look dramatic from the time they grow.
Wreaths
Yes, in spring and summer! Big hula hoop-sized ones, on the patio wall, front door, and porch. Check Pinterest for great do-it-yourself ideas.
South Sioux’s City Administrator Lance Hedquist released a statement and timeline late Tuesday afternoon of what the city and Big Ox Energy has done regarding the displaced residents from 26 homes.
Hedquist says the residential sewer lines along 39th street are separated from the industrial waste force main, and with no cross connection, sewer odors from the major industries cannot be going into houses on 39th Street.
Hedquist says test results for Hydrogen Sulfide and sulfur compounds in homes resulted in no issues.
He also says testing by the EPA on ambient air shows no issues.
Testing of the sewer lines for Hydrogen Sulfide remains low.
The city claims the 26 impacted homes all appear to be related to faulty plumbing or plumbing maintenance.
Hedquist says the repairs to impacted homes are either completed or continue for those residents working with the city.
For those that have chosen legal action, payments for temporary housing end February 14th as a result of them having no agreement with the city.
The Importance of Screening & Detecting Oral Cancer
The Importance of Screening & Detecting Oral Cancer
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Brazilian Street Preacher Spreads Progressive Message
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A preacher in Rio de Janeiro is attracting crowds through a combination of evangelical traditions and liberation theology, which usually draw people from opposite sides of the political spectrum.
A night shift manager for a 24-hour McDonald’s in New York City was recently arrested for allegedly selling $10,900 worth of cocaine inside the restaurant to undercover cops.
According to a press release from the Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor for the City of New York, the night manager, Frank Guerrero, allegedly sold cocaine to undercover cops eight times.
He would sell the drugs via a meal and slip the substance in a McDonald’s cookie bag and then conceal it within a larger McDonald’s order with two cheeseburgers, fries, and a soda, prosecutors said.
The sting operation lasted three months, which resulted in officers searching his residence. Police found 200 grams of cocaine and roughly $5,300 in cash hidden inside a dresser in a child’s play room.
Guerrero has been charged with selling a controlled substance, criminal possession of a controlled substance, using drug paraphernalia, and unlawfully dealing with a child.
You can see the photos that officers took on BuzzFeed.
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(Reuters) - Kroger Co's Fred Meyer said it would exit its firearms business, two weeks after deciding to stop selling guns and ammunition to buyers under the age of 21.
Kroger's Fred Meyer plans to phase out firearms business
Earlier this month, Kroger joined other U.S. retailers such as Walmart Inc and Dick's Sporting Goods Inc to bar sale of firearms to buyers under 21, following a deadly shooting at a Florida high school.
Fred Meyer said it was working on plans to phase out sales of firearms and ammunition.
The firearm business generated about $7 million annually, the company said, also highlighting "softening consumer demand".
The company operates 133 stores in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington and sells firearms in 43 of them.
(Reporting by Nivedita Balu in Bengaluru; Editing by Sriraj Kalluvila)
The City of Markham will commemorate the National Day of Mourning on Friday, April 27 at the Markham Civic Centre.
The service is held every year to honour and remember those workers who have been killed, injured or suffered illness in the workplace.
The National Day of Mourning is also an opportunity to re-commit to maintain a healthy and safe workplace and also to prevent workplace tragedies so that each worker can return home from work safely each and every day.
The National Day of Mourning ceremony in Markham takes place at the Markham Civic Centre, 101 Town Centre Blvd. from 10 to 11 a.m. in the Great Hall.
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Columbus defenceman Zach Werenski will miss the rest of the post-season because of a broken cheekbone.
The Blue Jackets announced the decision Monday, one day after the 19-year-old rookie took a puck to the face on a shot by Pittsburgh's Phil Kessel that opened a gash on his right cheek in the second period.
He played a couple shifts in the third period with a full facemask, but his eye swelled shut and he had to sit out the rest of the game. He tweeted a photo of his face after the game that showed his eye nearly swollen shut.
Pittsburgh won the game 5-4 in overtime for a 3-0 lead in their first-round series. Game 4 is Tuesday night.
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The organization's president, Debbie Packard, said feedback from a survey made the group realize that some people thought its concerts feature only local talent. However the organization brings world-class performers to Topeka, she said.
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SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of — The top U.S. military officer is warning during a trip to Seoul that the United States is ready to use the "full range" of its military capabilities to defend itself and its allies from North Korea.
A spokesman says Marine Corps Gen. Joseph Dunford also told his South Korean counterparts Monday that the North's missiles and nukes threaten the world.
Dunford, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is also meeting with South Korean President Moon Jae-in. He will then travel to Japan and China.
The trip follows a week in which President Donald Trump waged a war of words with North Korea, declaring the U.S. military "locked and loaded."
Deputies in Richland County are investigating after an infant was found dead Sunday morning.
Deputies responded to a home on Reynard Court in Irmo at about 8 a.m. Richland County EMS said the infant was dead when they arrived on the scene.
The Richland County Coroner has labeled the infant’s death as suspicious since the cause of death is not known at this time. The coroner said he will know more after an autopsy is completed on Monday.
Check back for more updates.
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Ron Grundyson (left) welcomes David Segl as the new owner of Central Insurance Agency in Braham.
David Segl is the new owner of Central Insurance Agency in Braham. He purchased the business from previous owner Ron Grundyson, who has retired.
Segl, who bought the business in June, graduated from Braham High School in 2000 and has been in the insurance business for nine years.
He also has another agency in St. Paul. The company offers home, auto, commercial, some life and some health insurance.
“I’m excited to be here and be back home,” Segl said. “It’s nice to see everyone, like my old football and basketball coaches.”
Central Insurance Agency is located at 117 W. Central Drive in Braham.
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP)  Right guard Jamon Brown has been suspended for the first two games of the Los Angeles Rams' upcoming season for violating the NFL policy and program for substances of abuse.
The NFL announced the suspension Tuesday.
Brown started all 16 games last season for the Rams, who drafted him in the third round in 2015. He has started 30 games in three NFL seasons.
Los Angeles had the same starting offensive line for 15 consecutive games last season before resting several regulars in the finale. That line continuity was a big factor in the defending NFC West champions' transformation from the NFL's worst offense into the league's highest-scoring unit during coach Sean McVay's first season.
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One is a 33-year-old Russian national who allegedly usually sports a shaved head and enjoys boating in the Black Sea. The other is a 29-year-old from Latvia alleged to have as many as 10 online aliases and to sometimes dye his brown hair red or blonde.
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The cause of a basement fire at a home in the 700 block of North Lincoln Avenue Monday morning remains undetermined and under investigation. Homeowner Richard Huffman, 789 N. Lincoln Ave., called police at 10:20 a.m. to report a fire in his basement which he said started when he turned up the heat on his thermostat.
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As diplomats from Greece and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) prepare to resume talks in Vienna on Wednesday, European Enlargement Commissioner Johannes Hahn on Tuesday expressed optimism that the dispute could be resolved in the next two weeks.
“I am optimistic that in the next two weeks we will have a solution. At least a solution that will open the way for the beginning of accession talks with FYROM,” he reportedly told the European Parliament’s Committee on Foreign Affairs.
“I think everyone agrees that this would be useful for the country, for society and the whole region of the Western Balkans,” he added.
FYROM Prime Minister Zoran Zaev remarked later that such a swift solution would be welcome though he did not expect it.
“I would like it very much but I don’t think it’s possible,” he said.
The Greek Foreign Ministry, for its part, issued a terse statement, describing Hahn’s comments as “unfortunate” and asking him to “stop undermining” the negotiations.
Chalmers (hamstring) is not listed on the injury report for Sunday's game against the Raptors.
Chalmers is set to return to action after missing the previous two games with a sore hamstring. The 31-year-old is averaging 7.8 points, 3.1 assists, 2.8 rebounds and 1.3 steals across 22.6 minutes per game this season. He'll likely return to a reserve role, though he could see a slight increase in minutes with Tyreke Evans (coach's decision) unavailable.
Goldman Sachs has finally recovered from the 2008 financial crisis. Ironically, the main catalyst is President Trump's promises to undo safeguards put in place to prevent another meltdown.
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Here are brokerage firms' views on auto and bank stocks.JP Morgan is overweight on the stock with target at Rs 6300 per share as December sales showing evidence of negative impact of demonetisation. It says growth in exports provided some support. The management does not expect growth to slip below 10 percent while segment-wise trends still indicate positive model mix. It says sharp rate cuts by SBI should help discretionary spending.Macquarie maintains cautious stance on the banking sector. HDFC Bank YES Bank and IndusInd Bank are its top picks. It says gross NPAs may increase from current levels in base case while PSU banks remain the most stressed segment.CLSA says SBI 's lending rate cut can lift growth at lower margins. It adds that lower rates could regain growth & help regain some share from bond markets. It feels the move is negative for margins but applies to incremental loans.
× Swatara Township police nab suspected armed robber in Steelton
STEELTON, Dauphin County — A 27-year-old suspect was arrested Friday after allegedly robbing a Turkey Hill store in Steelton, police say.
Tyree Morton was apprehended at the intersection of North Harrisburg Street and Chambers Hill Road after allegedly committing the armed robbery at the convenience store on the first block of South Harrisburg Street at 6:15 p.m., Swatara Township police say.
He is charged with one count of armed robbery.
Spacious three bedroom, three bath, six-room "A" line at 1080 5th Avenue towers over The Guggenheim Museum with unobstructed views of Central Park from the living room stretching towards Columbus Circle and Central Park South. An expansive gallery is welcoming with light flooding from all directions. The formal dining room faces Northwest over the historic windows of The Church of Heavenly Rest and comfortably host elegant dining. The master has a bath ensuite and views of Central Park through oversized windows. There is an additional Northwest facing bedroom as well as a maid's room with a 3rd large private bath which can be opened for a full 3rd bedroom. 1080 Fifth Avenue has a pristine lobby with an attentive staff including a full-time doorman, concierge and live-in resident manager. Amenities include separate laundry rooms, bike storage and private storage as well as direct access to Central Park.
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A witness told TMZ that he "was either extremely drunk or high on drugs" and was running down the street before jaywalking in front of police in Austin, Texas.
The Golden State Warriors, perhaps more than any NBA team, complain a ton about referees.
Well, they didn’t have much to whine about Friday night, thanks to some A-plus officiating work during the Dubs’ 119-104 win over the Sacramento Kings.
There were fouls called on the Kings that, in all honesty, might be the worst calls you’ll see all NBA season. And that’s saying a lot, considering some of the horrendous officiating we’ve seen during the 2017-18 campaign.
Here’s the first foul, which was called on Kings forward Zach Randolph at the start of the second half:
Wow. That’s a lot of contact.
Here’s the second travesty, which occurred when Kevin Durant blatantly shoved Kings guard Bogdan Bogdanovic:
Sigh.
To be perfectly honest, calls like these not only make the NBA more soft than it already is, but they also make the product borderline unwatchable.
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The IDF fired back into Gaza after at least one rocket was launched from the Hamas-run enclave at Israeli territory on Monday evening, according to media reports.
B’chasdei shamayim, no injuries were reported.
Although no air raid sirens sounded, at one projectile reportedly landed in an open area near the border fence in the Eshkol region, opposite the southern part of the Gaza Strip.
There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the rockets, but Israel retaliated with tank fire and an air strike, the army said.
Palestinian media reported that Hamas positions in Khan Younis were hit by the Israeli fire.
“The IDF hold Hamas responsible for these aggressive acts originating from the Gaza Strip,” the IDF said, in keeping with its longstanding policy.
DESTIN, Fla. (AP) — A man who drowned in the Gulf of Mexico on a Florida Panhandle beach has been identified as a 27-year-old construction worker from Texas. The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office said Monday that the man from Houston drowned in waters off Destin on Sunday.
Kataeb chief MP Sami Gemayel Thursday dismissed the new vote law, saying it 'distorts' the concept of proportional representation.
Prior to Cabinet's green light on the electoral law, Minister of State for Women's Affairs Jean Ogasapian expressed his disappointment that a women's quota which allocates at least 30 percent of seats to women wasn't added, citing last minute complications.
Gemayel also disagreed with the allocation of six seats for Lebanese expatriates in future elections.
Parliament is set to convene Friday to finalize the new electoral law, which was agreed on between political parties last week and sealed in Cabinet Wednesday.
Since elections were originally due for May 2013, Parliament's term has been renewed three times.
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A Florida woman has been arrested for posting on Facebook she was “going to blow everyone up” during an elementary school teacher planning day, police said.
Christina Marie Maddox, 33, of Yulee, allegedly posted the statement Thursday night and now faces a felony charge of written threats to kill, First Coast News reported.
“They have teaching planning day tomorrow and I’ll def be there going to blow everyone up,” she was reported by police as saying.
Maddox was contacted by the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office and arrested the next day. She reportedly told police the post was taken out of context and she had no intentions to hurt anyone.
Gov. Greg Abbott joins state and local leaders in Dallas to unveil a plan to enhance school safety in Texas following a series of roundtables held last week in the wake of the Santa Fe school shooting.
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Dec 12 (Reuters) - Crystal Palace defender Mamadou Sakho has sustained a muscle tear in his calf and is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines, the Premier League club's manager Roy Hodgson has said.
Sakho, who returned from a serious knee injury in September, has captained Palace in their last four league games and suffered his latest setback in last Saturday's 2-2 draw with Bournemouth.
"He'll be out a long time, how long a time?, I don't know, they won't put a time on it, but it's a serious muscle tear in his calf so I don't know, but it's weeks not days, I couldn't say if it was months," Hodgson told reporters on Monday.
"We'll miss him, in this period he's played a decisive role, been captain, shown his qualities and when you lose a player like that you can't be anything other than disappointed and sad."
Fellow defender Joel Ward has also sustained a calf injury and will miss bottom-placed Palace's game against Watford later on Tuesday. (Reporting by Aditi Prakash in Bengaluru)
Good news for the viewers of Zee Bangla.
The channel is all set to bring a new soap titled Bikele Bhorer Phool.
Produced and directed by Snehasish Chakraborty, it’s an unusual love story of a doctor and a young village girl.
The Legend of Bhagat Singh fame actor Amitabh Bhattacharjee has been roped in to play the role of doctor while Sudipta Chakraborty, who was seen in Ishti Kutum, is playing the village girl.
So, gear up for the show.
Replacing Bhutu, Bikele Bhorer Phool will start from 27 February airing Monday to Saturday at 9 pm.
Stay hooked to Tellychakkar.com for more updates.
Giggs insists he won’t be afraid to throw the likes of Liverpool tyros Ben Woodburn and Harry Wilson straight into action in his team’s China Cup campaign.
Wales face China in Nanning on Thursday before meeting either Uruguay or the Czech Republic.
“I’m not afraid to give young players a chance. I did that in my four games in charge of Manchester United and I gave Tom Lawrence and James Wilson their debuts,” Giggs said.
“If I see young players perform in training, I then want to see if they can do it on the pitch. It has never been a problem for me giving young players a chance.
“I have seen Marcus Rashford develop and seen him given a chance. Marcus benefited from someone else getting injured in the warm-up and when I got my chance at United, it was Lee Sharpe who got injured. I couldn’t see a way into the first team.
CORAL GABLES, FLA. (WSVN) - Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a thief who was caught on camera breaking into an SUV in Coral Gables, Monday morning.
Surveillance video showed the subject walking up to an SUV parked in the driveway of a home near Red Road, on South Greenway Drive. The person is seen rummaging through the vehicle and taking sunglasses and money before disappearing.
Area residents said the theft is nothing new. “It’s becoming a constant problem in Coral Gables and on the Greenways,” said Matthew Meehan, whose car was targeted. “It’s not just isolated to my house and my car. It’s a lot of my neighbors as well.”
If you have any information on this break-in, call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a $1,000 reward.
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MIRAMAR, Fla. — Police are investigating after a baby was reportedly mauled to death by a dog in Florida, according to WSVN.
The baby was attacked at a home on Kingston Drive in Miramar Wednesday morning.
Police have not confirmed, but the child is believed to be around eight months old.
It’s unknown what caused the dog to attack the child.
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U.S. enforcement agencies — the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Federal Trade Commission — in recent years have closed only seven companies that lured consumers with rosy promises to reduce or forgive student loan debt. But more than 130 student loan debt relief businesses operating during the period had records of questionable or illegal behavior, ...
Videos show desperation of suspect in Facebook video killing
CLEVELAND - A multistate manhunt for the suspect in a random killing that Cleveland police say he recorded and posted to Facebook is entering its third day.
Authorities say it's now a nationwide search for 37-year-old Steve Stephens, who's wanted on an aggravated murder charge in the shooting death of a 74-year-old retired man in Cleveland on Sunday.
Videos Stephens shared show him talking about his despair over gambling debts and trouble with his girlfriend.
On Monday evening, Facebook announced that it was launching a review for reporting harmful content following the killing. The company says it disabled Stephen's account within 23 minutes of receiving the first report about the video of the fatal shooting and two hours after receiving any report. Facebook says, "we know we need to do better."
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Police are investigating a shooting that occurred Sunday night in Springfield.
Springfield Police spokesperson Ryan Walsh said that around 8:30 p.m. Sunday, the department's ShotSpotter system was activated near the intersection of Eastern Avenue and Union Street.
When officers arrived, they found a 31-year-old man inside a Florida Street apartment suffering from a gunshot wound to the leg.
Walsh noted that the incident is not random and the victim's account of what happened conflicts with evidence collected by police.
The case remains under investigation.
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Flynn's Departure Signals Upheaval Inside National Security Council
The resignation of White House national security adviser Michael Flynn could have implications for the National Security Council. Flynn resigned Monday night after reports he misled the vice president-elect about his conversations with the Russian ambassador.
HALIFAX — A Nova Scotia judge has allowed a Halifax-area father unsupervised parenting time with his child, despite a mother's objections over his "unorthodox beliefs" on white pride and other racial matters.
In her decision, Justice Carole Beaton of the provincial supreme court's Family Division says it's in the six-year-old's best interest to have contact with the father.
But she says the father is not to engage in discussions in the child's presence that would expose his controversial political, historical and world views.
Beaton says that father clarified on cross-examination that he is not a white supremacist but rather an Asian supremacist with unorthodox views on "white European pride."
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WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) - Police say an 81-year-old Pennsylvania man who left a phone message threatening to blow up a school says he misdialed and was trying to return a threatening call he'd received from another number.
Online court records don't list an attorney for Lawrence Stabler, the Loyalsock Township man arrested Thursday night.
Police say Stabler left a message on the answering machine at the Donald E. Schick Elementary School threatening to "blow up" the building near Williamport earlier in the day.
Police say Stabler acknowledged making the call, but told them he was trying to call back another number from which he'd received threatening calls.
Stabler has been jailed in Lycoming County, after he was unable to immediately post $25,000 bond.
The capital murder trial of Preston Strong, who is accused of killing two adults and four children in the 2005 La Mesa murders, continued on Monday with one of the two detectives who investigated the crime back on the stand. During his testimony, Yuma police Det.
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Police officers are still guarding a cordon at the back of The Regal pub in Gloucester after a man was stabbed yesterday.
The 23-year-old victim remains in a serious but stable condition in hospital this morning, police said.
A spokesman said: “We still have a couple of officers at the back of the pub.
“There is no change in the victim’s condition and there have been no arrests.”
Police had been called to St Aldate Street at around 2.30am on Sunday following the incident.
The man was taken to Gloucestershire Royal Hospital for treatment and it is believed the assault happened in a block of flats.
The pub reopened yesterday and police are continuing to seek suspects.
Anyone with information is urged to call 101 and quote incident 61 of August 13.
All the latest on this story, and the day's breaking news, will be in our live blog.
Modern scanning techniques have been used to uncover the origins of a 400 million year old Australian fossil fish called Ligulalepis and its evolutionary link with modern humans. CREDIT: Flinders University
When it comes to an authentic Italian sub, New Yorker, John Sayegh, can do it right. He shows Jaime how to construct the perfect sub in Jaime's Local Love.
On Monday, May 14, residents poured into the auditorium lobby to enjoy an exhibit of Southington High School artists’ work. Above, Lovisa Tito poses next to her charcoal self portrait.
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Baku. 22 September. REPORT.AZ/ A new appointment was made at the Nizami Cinema Center.
The head of the center's press service, Ahadova Arzu Feyruz, was appointed deputy director for cinema.
Notably, A. Ahadova is a graduate of Baku State University. She worked at the National Library named after M. Akhundov, the Azerbaijan State News Agency (AzerTAC) at different times.
In an attempt to bridge the gap of understanding between different Indian communities, a house in the Indian capital of New Delhi is trying to foster the message of tolerance and peaceful coexistence in a unique manner. The house gives people from different religions and communities the chance to live together as a family for up to six months as a way to promote understanding. VOA's Ritul Joshi reports from New Delhi.
Guys, your longtime boyfriend Paul Rudd got some mad love on Friday and showcased a rather busty look.
The 48-year-old Clueless and Ant-Man star was honored as the 2018 Man of the Year by Harvard University's Hasty Pudding Theatricals group.
At a ceremony on the famed Cambridge, Massachusetts campus, Rudd received a golden Hasty Pudding Pot and kisses on the cheek from male performers dressed in drag and was made to wear a bedazzled bra over his shirt, as per tradition.
"It's a nice fit," he joked.
"The day has been a blast. It's been great getting to meet a lot of people and see Harvard," he told students and reporters. "I've never been here before."
When Falon Fatemi would come across a particularly tricky homework problem for her computer engineering class at Santa Clara University, she would take her books to her day job — at Google — and ask for help from the engineers there.
As a 19-year-old in 2005, Fatemi was working on Google's strategy for global expansion during the day and completing her degree in the mornings and at night, she tells CNBC Make It. What was supposed to have been an internship had quickly turned into a full-time role, she says. She worked there for six years.
"At that age, you know you don't need that much sleep," she laughs.
Today, Fatemi is the CEO and founder of Node, an AI data analysis start-up that has raised $16.3 million, with backing from investors like Mark Cuban. But she still values the lessons she learned at Google.
Here are five things the experience taught her about creating success at work and in business.
Cullman police are searching for the man who robbed the Traditions Bank.
The suspect claimed he was armed, but did not brandish a weapon during the robbery at the bank at 109 2nd Avenue NW.
Cullman police say the suspect is an older white male, last seen wearing a blue cap, and gray t-shirt.
He fled the bank, heading south on highway 31 in a dark colored Jeep Liberty with a spare tire on the back.
If you think you may know who this person is, please call police at 256-775-7170.
A driver in a two-vehicle wreck September 29 is recovering from injuries in Chattanooga’s Erlanger Medical Center. Injured was Kayla Cagle, 20, of Dunlap, reported the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP).
For more, see the October 5, 2017 issue of The Dunlap Tribune.
Kendall Jenner, Patrick Dempsey, and David Gandy – watch the stars and their love of cars in a CNN STYLE AUTOS special. Thursday at 9:30GMT
PORTSMOUTH, Va. – Police are investigating after a woman was shot in her lower body.
It happened Monday around 4:30 in the 30 block of Grand Street.
Medics took the woman to a local hospital for treatment. There is no word on the severity of her injuries.
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WASHINGTON (AP) - Attorney General Jeff Sessions is telling federal agencies to do as much as possible to accommodate people who have religious objections to LGBT rights.
A memo issued Friday is an attempt to deliver on President Donald Trump's pledge to evangelical supporters that he would protect religious liberties. But experts say the guidance is so sweeping it could prompt wide-ranging lawsuits against the government.
It lifts a burden from religious objectors to prove their beliefs about marriage or other topics are sincerely held. The policy says the mere claim that someone's religious freedom was violated is enough to override many anti-discrimination protections for LGBT people, women and others.
Religious liberty expert Robin Fretwell Wilson says the memo could force agencies to re-think their protections on sexual orientation and gender identity.
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Drugs, a sum of cash and a semi-automatic shotgun have been seized in Dublin as part of a Garda operation targeting organised crime.
On Monday, gardaí observed the firearm being handed over between two vehicles in the Finglas area. The vehicles were stopped and the weapon was recovered.
A man (31) and woman (53) were arrested and are being detained at two different Dublin Garda stations. They can be held for 72 hours.
In follow-up searches, a “substantial” amount of cocaine worth about €140,000 was recovered, along with suspected heroin and a mixing agent with an estimated value of €900,000 (subject to analysis).
The seizure was the result of an intelligence-led operation targeting an organised crime group in Dublin south and west, according to gardaí.
Investigations are continuing.
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Las Vegas ranked as the sixth destination city for U-Haul trucks, according to the company. The city maintained its same ranking from last year's list.
The company said Las Vegas saw a five percent year-over-year increase in one-way truck arrivals in 2017.
Mike Vargovich, of U-Haul, said Las Vegas is a family destination, "families are moving here because they understand Las Vegas is a communal city with something for everyone." He added, that the low cost of living, affordable housing and weather has attracted people to the city.
Columbus was ranked as the 10th destination city, followed by Charlotte, Philadelphia, and Austin. The city that took the top spot will be announced on the company's Twitter on May 25.
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Valve has published a list of the top-grossing games by revenue on Steam for the 2016 calendar year.The "platinum" grossing games were Fallout 4, Dota 2, CS:GO, Total War: Warhammer, No Man's Sky, Grand Theft Auto V, Rocket League, XCOM 2, The Witcher: Wild Hunt, Civilization: VI, Dark Souls III, and Tom Clancy's The Division. About half of those platinum titles do have Linux ports available while Civilization: VI is one of the most sought after games currently by Linux gamers while awaiting information from Aspyr Media on the viability of such a port.The Steam Store page goes on to list many other top 100 games, fortunately, just shy of half of them do have native Linux ports available. Those wanting to see the top revenue generating games on Steam for 2016 can find the list at store.steampowered.com Many of these titles are currently on sale via Steam's 2016 Winter Sale , but if you want to get any of those games, tomorrow marks the end of their winter sale.
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UPDATE (Wednesday): Lincolnshire Police have confirmed that Tony Pelton has now been found, and their thanks go to those who shared the appeal.
Original article:
Lincolnshire Police are requesting any sightings of Tony Pelton (50) who has been missing since last Thursday, June 28.
Police believe the 50-year-old Grimsby man may be in Louth, as he is believed to have travelled to Louth by bus on that date.
If you believe you know where he is, please contact Lincolnshire Police in one of the following ways:
• Email force.control@lincs.pnn.police.uk - (remember to put Incident 464 of July 2 in the subject box).
• Call 101, quoting Incident 464 of July 2.
• Contact the independent charity Missing People, by calling or texting 116 000 or emailing 116000@missingpeople.org.uk.
Actor Shahid Kapoor, who has a daughter with wife Mira Rajput, finds women superior to men in many ways.
"No man can match up to what a mother does. Women are superior to men in so many ways. Let's learn to appreciate them. And learn to show them love. Every day," the 35-year-old actor tweeted on Wednesday.
The actor welcomed daughter Misha on August 26, 2016.
On the film front, Shahid is working on filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Padmavati alongside Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh. He will also be seen in Rangoon, which has been directed by Vishal Bhardwaj.
Rangoon, which also stars Saif Ali Khan, is set during World War II. Co-produced by Viacom 18 Motion Pictures and Sajid Nadiadwala under his banner Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, Rangoon is slated for release on February 24.
Esther R. Kenny, 92, Skidmore, died Tuesday, January 30, 2018, at Mosaic Life Care, St. Joseph.
Graveside services will be at 2 pm, Saturday, February 3 at Prairie Home Cemetery, Graham.
Online condolences may be left at pricefuneralhomemaryville.com.
Arrangements are under the directions of Price Funeral Home, Maryville.
Wednesday’s high school schedule
WEDNESDAY APRIL 25
Baseball
Danbury at McMahon, 4
Norwalk at Staples, 4
Immaculate at Weston, 4:15
Boys golf
Westhill vs. McMahon at Oak Hills GC, 3:15
Greens Farms Academy vs. King at Sterling Farms GC, 3:30
Barlow vs. Weston at Aspetuck Valley CC, 3
Girls golf
Staples vs. New Canaan at CC of New Canaan, 3:30
Boys lacrosse
Greens Farms Academy at St. Luke’s, 4:30
Softball
McMahon at Danbury, 4
St. Luke’s at Greens Farms Academy, 4:15
Staples at Norwalk, 4
Immaculate vs. Weston at Hurlbutt Elementary School, 4:15
Boys tennis
Greens Farms Academy at Brunswick, 4
Weston vs. Stratford at Flood MS, 3:45
Girls tennis
McMahon at Trumbull, 4
Holy Child at Greens Farms Academy, 4:30
Danbury at Staples, 4
Stratford at Weston, 3:45
Boys track
Greens Farms Academy at Cheshire Academy, 3
Girls track
Greens Farms Academy at Cheshire Academy, 3
Boys volleyball
Darien at Staples, 4
Fargo Company Is Sued By The State
The lawsuit, filed in district court in Fargo, accuses Rosene of 43 violations of consumer protection laws.
Fargo, N.D. (KFGO) – The state has sued a former Fargo home remodeling contractor for not starting or completing the projects of 10 customers.
Tim Rosene suddenly closed Studs to Rugs last fall.
The lawsuit, filed in district court in Fargo, accuses Rosene of 43 violations of consumer protection laws. The claims total nearly $300,000.
Rosene refused to work toward a settlement before the North Dakota Attorney General’s Office decided to sue.
Former customers are owed as little as $6,900 to as much as $80,000 for payments that were made upfront.
The director of the Consumer Protection Division says he doesn’t know whether those filing complaints will ever get their money back.
Wed, June 14: 42 year old Jeffrey Williamson was charged with voyeurism Wednesday by Calgary Police in connection to the ‘Canada Creep’ Twitter account. A Calgary woman spoke out against Williamson saying she was disgusted that her images were posted on the account without her knowledge. Gary Bobrovitz reports.
At least three vehicles were damaged as a result of the chase which ended in east Lawton. (Source KSWO)
A high-speed chase which started a little after noon on Wednesday ended with at least three vehicles damaged and one man in custody.
The chase ended when the vehicle crashed into two other cars at the intersection of Flower Mound and Lee.
The driver and one passenger in the car took off running through a nearby field, before being arrested. Another passenger stayed in the car until it rolled to a stop on Flower Mound, he was also arrested.
One person was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.
We are working to get information on what started the chase and who the suspects were that led police in this dangerous pursuit.
You can count on us to bring you the latest updates.
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OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma City police are searching for a man who reportedly disappeared a week ago.
Police say 27-year-old Joseph Emanuel Lartey vanished on Sept. 28th.
Officials say he was last seen at a car wash in the 5500 block of S. Anderson Rd.
If you know of his whereabouts, please all 911 immediately.
On the faade of the historic New York Store building on Tuesday hung more than 150 heart-shaped cards called heart bombs. Heart Bombing is the act of showering an old or historic place with tangible expressions of affection.
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The UT Martin Civil Rights Conference begins tomorrow night with an event sponsored by the Black Student Association titled “Black Lives Matter: A Different Perspective” at 7 in the University Center.
UTM Associate Vice Chancellor of Alumni Relations Charley Deal told Thunderbolt Radio how important this conference is to the university, and the area.
Mr. Deal says the opinions of some speakers at the event may be different from ours, but it’s still important to hear the other viewpoint.
The UT Martin Civil Rights Conference will continue Sunday night with a screening of the prison documentary 13th, which is presented by the Student Activites Council in Watkins Auditorium.
RuPaul made a guest appearance on Jeopardy! last night, challenging contestants with drag-related questions about movies.
Tyler Perry, Nathan Lane and Gene Hackman, Robin Williams, Jack Lemmon and Tony Curtis, and John Travolta, all came up. No doubt most of you will know the answers to these. The Jeopardy! contestants did too.
Watch the clip above.
Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek revealed, at the end of the segment, that he’d be appearing on RuPaul’s Drag Race as a guest.
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As the company has done now for several years, Apple has posted some gift suggestions for Mother’s Day, which takes place on May 17, with prices starting from $49 …
The gift page, headed ‘Perfect for Mother’s Day – and every other day,’ has the iPad Pro as its main promotion, with the Apple Pencil and Smart Cover suggested for those mums who already own an iPad.
At the lower end of the pricing scale, the company suggests Woven Nylon and Sport Bands for the Apple Watch, each starting at $49, while wireless headphones fill out the middle ground at prices starting from $149.
Last year, Apple also ran a special Mother’s Day ad as part of its Shot on iPhone series.
Apple does seem to be avoiding the sexist trap into which some companies fall. While Amazon may be able to blame its customers for its search autocomplete suggestions, it doesn’t give the best of impressions when the two suggested departments are Home & Kitchen and Health, Household & Baby Care …
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A Texas congressman says a gunman first fired shots at Mississippi Rep. Trent Kelly and missed before shooting a Louisiana congressman while the Republicans practiced for a charity baseball game in a Washington suburb.
Rep. Joe Barton of Texas was at the practice and witnessed the shootings that wounded Louisiana Rep. Steve Scalise and several others in Alexandria, Virginia.
Kelly said on Twitter that he is safe.
Mississippi’s two other Republican congressmen — Steven Palazzo and Gregg Harper — also say they are safe.
Palazzo is on the Republican baseball team but was not at practice because he was doing a radio interview. Harper is not on the team.
Barton tells reporters that Kelly was playing third base. Scalise, who was shot in the hip, was playing second.
Sioux City Parks and Recreation are presenting the city of Sioux City with a donation for two city park projects.
The Parks and Recreation Foundation is putting nearly $316,000 toward the projects.
Regina Roth is rewarding $250,000 of the donation to the city toward the Pearl St. Park project.
City officials say the Pearl St. Park should be open by September 30.
Nearly $66,000 are being donated toward Cone Park.
They hope to have work complete on Cone Park by December 20.
AshantiGold captain Joshua Tijani is elated with their positive start to the season with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Wa All Stars on Sunday.
The hosts needed a 19th-minute goal from striker Shafiu Mumuni to claim all the three points at the Len Clay Stadium on Sunday.
"In everything you do, the beginning is always difficult but our aim was to claim our first three points of the before the upcoming fixtures," he said.
"Being able to achieve that gives us a great feeling. We hope to make improvements subsequently."
Ashanti Gold SC will travel to Cape Coast to tackle Hearts of Oak in matchday two of the Ghana Premier League 2017/2018 season.
For more Ghana football news visit www.ghanasoccernet.com
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Singer David Byrne is bringing his latest tour to Connecticut.
The "American Utopia" tour will play the Toyota Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford, CT on Sept. 8 at 8 p.m.
Tickets are priced from $45 to $175 and are on sale now through Live Nation at livenation.com and by calling Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000.
Byrne is said to be playing cuts from his latest release "American Utopia" along with hits from his Talking Heads catalog.
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They currently have $157.86 price objective on the stock. A number of other brokerages have also recently weighed in on MCK.
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Justin Turner tied a team postseason record with five RBIs and Yasiel Puig had a two hits, including a triple, and two RBIs as the Dodgers won Game 1 of the best-of-five series.
Game 2 is Saturday at 6 p.m. PT at Dodger Stadium. Robbie Ray will be on the mound for Arizona and Rich Hill for the Dodgers.
FBI Director Christopher addressed staffers following the release of the Devin Nunes partisan memo today saying he knows it's been an unsettling time at the bureau.
Source: CNN
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Ramaco Resources Inc
* Ramaco Resources Inc announces second quarter 2017 results
* Q2 loss per share $0.09
* Q2 revenue $11.1 million
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Millville Days— a celebration of the storied history and unique community of Millville —is slated for October 13 and 14, 2017. The Millville Days Planning Committee has decided to host a pumpkin growing contest this year. Entry to the pumpkin growing competition is $10.00 and the winner will receive half of the total entry fees. The winner will be determined by the weight of the pumpkin. Growers can use their own seeds or contact Sandy Winterlin at swinterlin@millvilleschool.net for free seeds.
Besides the new pumpkin growing competition, this year’s celebration will include a community dance, a “Not-So-Tough-Mudder” run, pancake breakfast, vendors, music, cow pie bingo, a raffle and much more.
So sow your seeds and mark your calendar for the 2017 Millville Days on Oct. 13 and 14.
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — A North Carolina tourist attraction remains closed after last weekend's snow caused a power outage which affected the ability to do business.
The Winston-Salem Journal reports Old Salem Museums & Gardens has been closed since Friday because of the weekend snowstorm. The power outage caused issues with Old Salem's servers and the systems is uses to sell tickets and run stores.
Franklin Vagnone, Old Salem's president and chief executive, said in a statement on Old Salem's website that the disruption is hurting the venue financially.
Over the weekend, Old Salem cancelled its sold-out "Candlelight Christmas Tours," ''St. Nicholas in Salem," and the "Salem Christmas Festival." Vagnone said Old Salem also lost "A Special Day with St. Nicholas," an event for families of children with diverse abilities or special needs.
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SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea says it released an American university student over what it calls humanitarian reasons in its first official comment since he was returned to his home state of Ohio in a coma.
The state-run Korean Central News Agency on Thursday said Otto Warmbier had been sentenced to hard labor but didn’t comment on his medical condition.
The 22-year-old Warmbier, a University of Virginia undergraduate, was convicted and sentenced in a one-hour trial in North Korea’s Supreme Court in March 2016. He got 15 years in prison with hard labor for subversion after he tearfully confessed that he had tried to steal a propaganda banner.
His father, Fred Warmbier, told Fox News that his son was “terrorized and brutalized” and has been in a coma for more than a year.
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Disruption is expected until about 8pm tonight after the rail line between Maidenhead and Marlow was blocked due to a signalling fault.
Great Western Railway has warned of cancellations between the two stations.
A rail replacement service has been requested.
Updates to follow.
DICKSON, Tenn. >> A Tennessee sheriff’s deputy was fatally shot during a traffic stop Wednesday, and police were searching for a suspect believed to be “armed and dangerous,” authorities said.
Authorities identified the suspect as Steven Wiggins, a white male with balding brown hair.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation tweeted that it has placed Wiggins on its Top 10 Most Wanted list and is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to his arrest.
The agency also sent an alert about the suspect to cellphones in the area.
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LKQ adds reverse Yankee to record high yield LBO bond issuance Funding for leveraged buyouts in the European primary high yield market gained further share of overall issuance on Monday, as specialty car parts maker LKQ from Chicago announced a €1bn bond for its acquisition of German peer Stahlgruber.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Sacramento Kings rookie Harry Giles will not play until at least January while he rehabs his surgically repaired knees.
Giles is the 20th overall draft pick out of Duke. He missed summer league to rest his left knee. The team said Friday he will work with the training staff to build strength and endurance. He will participate in some “controlled” parts of practice.
Giles had an arthroscopic procedure on his left knee last October after a ligament tear during high school in 2013. He also tore a ligament in his right knee in 2015.
The Kings say they are taking a “methodical approach” and Giles will be “reevaluated routinely throughout the program.”
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Net sales of retail gov’t securities reach HUF 56 bln in May
MTI – Econews
Net sales of forint government securities targeted at retail investors came to just under HUF 56 billion in May, the Government Debt Management Agency (ÁKK) said in a monthly press release yesterday, according to Hungarian news agency MTI.
Net sales were well under the monthly average of around HUF 212 bln in January-May.
Sales of the recently introduced two-year retail security dominated during the month, reaching almost net HUF 57 bln. The security pays a rate of 2.5% at present.
Total stock of retail government securities reached HUF 6.126 trillion at the end of May, up more than HUF 1.058 tln since the end of last year.
Including stock of euro-denominated retail government securities, overall stock came to HUF 6.247 tln.
New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) talks to forward DeMarcus Cousins (0) after Cousins was knocked to the court but no foul called in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic in New Orleans, Monday, Oct. 30, 2017. The Magic won 115-99. Scott Threlkeld AP
Motley Crue: “Without You”
ALBUM: Dr. Feelgood
YEAR: 1989
WRITER: Nikki Sixx
Peaked at number-eight on the Billboard Hot 100 and number-11 on the Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart.
Ex-Motley Crue bassist and songwriter Nikki Sixx celebrates his 59th birthday today (December 11th).
YORK — Officials in York are considering a land transfer deal with York Hospital.
The Portsmouth Herald reports the hospital is continuing talks about purchasing a section of Williams Avenue, near its helipad. Hospital officials say the land would become part of the hospital campus.
In exchange, the hospital would consider transferring a property on York Street to the city. Officials say the town could use the parcel for parking spaces.
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Sometimes, you have to ask yourself out loud, “Did that really happen?”
In this case, it did. A couple transporting a gas grill in the back of an SUV was injured when they lit a cigarette and an explosion happened.
Not only was the grill on, but the propane tank was open and connected too.
Full story HERE (click).
Ontario's Liberal Party meets on Saturday to hear from Premier Kathleen Wynne, who is expected to deliver a "rally-style" speech to party members for the last time before the coming spring provincial election.
The gathering in downtown Toronto, which enters its second day today, will focus on campaign preparedness, volunteer training and recruitment.
Wynne's speech, expected late Saturday afternoon, is one of two keynote addresses at the weekend event.
Also delivering a keynote address is Grey Cup-winning coach of the Toronto Argonauts, Marc Trestman, around noon.
Wynne opened the convention Friday night by participating in a candidate spotlight and taking questions from party members.
Ontario's general election is June 7.
While Lee (ribs) was supposedly not seen during the media portion of Friday's practice, the Jaguars indicated he was present for Friday's practice, Ryan O'Halloran of The Florida Times-Union reports.
It was not surprising to hear of Lee's absence Friday on the heels of two missed practices, but the team says he was actually present, which is a good sign for those hoping to include Lee in this week's lineups. His Week 5 status will be uncertain until the Jaguars release an official update on his status, but that should come shortly after Friday's practice comes to a close.
Since 1990, all consumer prices have increased 100 percent on average, medical costs 200 percent and college tuition 400 percent. Those numbers come from the U.S. Labor Department as cited by the Wall Street Journal.
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Welcome back to another episode of the Lawcast! With the announcement that Wargames is returning to the wrestling world, we went back to the 90s to talk about a show that Law calls one of the best PPVs EVER. The amount of stuff on here is absolutely nuts. Benoit vs. Jericho, Chavo Guerrero's best ever match against someone not named Rey Mysterio, a hilarious trainwreck orchestrated by Konnan and, most importantly, the epic conclusion of to the Song of Ice and Fire.
But those are all just sprigs of parsley on the plate compared to the main event, which featured an incredible match highlighted by one of the best angles in wrestling history. The fall of Sting to the dark side. We could have done 3 hours on just this segment, and we break down everything that makes it brilliant and unique in wrestling history.
All this and more, this week on the show!
COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio State is launching a $20 million project to update the university airport in central Ohio with a groundbreaking ceremony scheduled for Aug. 19.
The project includes construction of four new hangar buildings, an aviation education and research facility with state-of-the-art flight simulators, research labs and classrooms.
The renovation also includes an updated flight terminal. Half the funding comes from the Austin E. Knowlton Foundation , which provides grants to promote and advance higher education.
The airport’s current infrastructure has remained largely unchanged for more than 50 years.
The new facility should be open in January 2019.
This year marks the 100th anniversary of Ohio State’s aviation education program and the 75th anniversary of its airport.
More than 500 OSU students pursue aviation degrees annually.
atomic wrote: The pass from Drinkwater to Hampshire to put him in, shows cohesion between them.Thats fact,are we to just ignore that fact because Cas and Wigans coaching staff say he's not a half?
Is that not more to do with him linking up from FB though - no idea whether Hampshire can or can't succeed at halves, 2 top coaches indicate not but he is still young so who knows.At the end of he day let's hope we don't have a knee jerk reaction because of Friday- so long as we learn the lessons we'll hold our own in a lot of games, gave up a lot of field possession and any team would get punished at this level.
ADELANTO, Calif. (AP)  The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department says a man boarded a broken-down bus on U.S. 395 in the high desert community of Adelanto and began verbally assaulting and threatening passengers, the driver and a mechanic who was repairing the vehicle.
The incident involving a Victor Valley Transit bus occurred around noon Thursday.
A department statement says the driver picked a tool known as a tire thumper and told the man to leave the passengers alone and get off the bus, but the man took the tool away from driver, injuring her hand and arm.
The assailant then ordered the passengers off the bus and chased the mechanic down the street.
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Sheriff's deputies arrived and took the man into custody and booked him into High Desert Detention Center.
Third parties like Samsung, T-Mobile and Verizon have sold these dongles for years, so it's interesting that an automaker is releasing its own version since they presumably know more about their cars. That comes in handy for some of the SmartLink's other features, like allowing smartphone control of existing key fob features, vehicle health and security alerts, and vehicle location tracking.
These cool features don't come for free: You'll have to pay $17 per month with a two-year commitment (plus the cost of installation) to get a SmartLink in your vehicle. It comes with a 1GB or 30-day (whichever comes first) trial for Verizon 4G LTE that turns your car into a WiFi hotspot; If you want to keep using it, you'll have to add the service to their account with the telecom (or register a new one if they don't already have one). Those interested can pick up a SmartLink at Ford dealerships starting in mid-2018.
BEIRUT (AP) — Syrian President Bashar Assad is threatening to attack a region held by U.S.-backed Kurdish fighters in northeastern Syria if talks fail to bring the area back under Damascus’ authority.
Assad said in an interview with Russia Today television which aired on Thursday that the U.S. troops, who operate air bases and outposts in the Kurdish-administered region, will have to leave country.
He says he has opened the door to negotiations with the Kurdish-run administration while also preparing to “liberate by force.”
Forces loyal to Assad, who is backed by Russia and Iran, and the Syrian Kurds have clashed sporadically over the eastern oil province of Deir el-Zour. They led rival fronts against Islamic State militants last year, and they maintain a protracted front against each other along the Euphrates River.
At least 19 people are dead and scores more injured in heavy monsoon rains in the central Pakistani province of Punjab.
"At least 19 people died in Punjab in (the) last 48 hours," said Khurram Shahzad, the director of the provincial disaster management authority of Punjab, adding that 37 people were injured in incidents cased by the heavy rain.
Shahzad said the eastern city of Lahore was worst hit with eight people killed and over a dozen received injuries.
The recent rains are considered the heaviest in Lahore since 1980, when streets were flooded and low-lying areas of the city inundated.
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) put rescue and relief agencies on alert, warning that evacuations might be necessary, amid fears of flooding in the mountainous north of the country.
The authority warned of "low to medium" level flooding in Punjab province in the next 24 hours and in the northern areas.
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The negligence of a forensic investigator to turn over ballistic reports to the relevant departments has resulted in bringing a premature end to a murder trial.
The trial of murder accused Steve “Crypto” Urlings, ended abruptly in the High Court on Monday after new evidence linked the gun used in the September 1, 2014 killing of Albert “Pressure Man” Browne, to another crime.
Urlings, of Clare Hall, who had been on remand at Her Majesty’s Prison since he had been charged with the crime, will have another trial at a date to be determined.
Crown Counsel 1, Adlai Smith said Urlings was further remanded to prison after Justice Iain Morley discontinued the trial. Smith said the jury was discharged after the defence supported an application made by the prosecution to bring the trial to an end, to allow for proper investigation.
More in today’s Daily Observer.
THE 89th Reading scouts are providing their Christmas post service for the delivery of cards in Caversham, Caversham Heights, Emmer Green and Caversham Park Village.
Bright red wooden post boxes can be found all over Caversham where you can post your cards, at a cost of 30p each, until December 14.
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CHULA VISTA, Calif. -- A San Diego couple who evacuated from St. Croix just days before hurricanes Maria and Irma hit welcomed a healthy baby boy.
Almost one month since leaving the Caribbean, Rylan Creer was born at Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center.
"We had to protect the baby," mother Nadine Creer said.
"I call him our precious cargo because he was our main concern," father Ryan Creer said. "I printed out directions on how to deliver my own baby, how to cut the umbilical cord, how to take out the placenta because if anything happens and if the storm came and she went into labor, I would be the one to have to do this."
Rylan is the couple's first child.
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An Agreement for Geophysical Exploration Services was signed on Wednesday (30) between the Government of Sri Lanka and Eastern Echo DMCC, a subsidiary of U.S. oilfield services firm Schlumberger, for offshore seismic studies to assess prospects for oil and gas resources.
Minister of Petroleum Resources Development Arjuna Ranatunga singed on behalf of the Sri Lankan Government while Mr. Phil Davey, Vice President (Easter Hemisphere), signed on behalf of Eastern Echo DMCC.
According to the agreement, the company would invest USD 50 million for several data acquisition projects, including 2D and 3D seismic, in selected offshore areas around Sri Lanka.
The main objective of this agreement is to acquire more petroleum data using modern acquisition and processing techniques, said Minister of Petroleum Resources Arjuna Ranatunga.
This is intended to reduce the technical and financial risks faced by investors interested in carrying out exploration activities in the deep seas of Sri Lanka.
The New England Patriots will clinch a ninth straight AFC East division title if they beat the Miami Dolphins in a Week 14 “Monday Night Football” matchup.
The Pats beat the Dolphins 35-17 two weeks ago, one of eight consecutive victories for the defending Super Bowl champions. New England needs a win to stay tied with the Pittsburgh Steelers for the AFC’s top seed.
Here’s how to watch Patriots vs. Dolphins online.
When: Monday, Dec. 11 at 8:30 p.m. ET.
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Leeds United boss Garry Monk has hailed a great response from his side to back to back defeats after they beat Bristol City 2-1 at Elland Road this evening.
It was an even start at Elland Road as both sides started to feel each other out and moved the ball well, with Leeds especially looking to get at Bristol City down the flanks.
Leeds pulled ahead in the 27th minute when Chris Wood shrugged off attention from opposing defenders to make sure a free-kick whipped in by Pablo Hernandez ended up in the back of the net.
Bristol City were rocking, but Leeds were unable to add another before the break and went in 1-0 up.
The Whites did not need long after the restart to double their advantage as Hernandez shot from the edge of the box, an effort which took a deflection, and made it 2-0 in the 47th minute.
The Santa Barbara Symphony's April Program featured the Northern European refinement of PA rt, Greig, and Sibelius in the most mature concert of the 2016/17 season, beginning with Estonian composer Arvo PA rt's contemporary Festina Lente for strings. Though it may be one of the more despondent orchastrations, the piece's gorgeousness fosters an atmosphere of sentimentality and borrows a sound cultivated from traditional masterworks.
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Aug 12 (Gracenote) - Results and standings from the Mexican championship First Stage matches on Friday Saturday, August 12 Cruz Azul 0 Toluca 0 Queretaro 2 Monarcas Morelia 1 Friday, August 11 Atlas 0 America 1 Puebla 1 Club Tijuana 1 Standings P W D L F A Pts 1 America 4 3 0 1 5 2 9 2 Toluca 4 2 2 0 6 3 8 3 Lobos BUAP 3 2 1 0 9 4 7 4 Monterrey 3 2 1 0 4 0 7 5 Necaxa 3 2 1 0 5 2 7 6 Queretaro 4 2 1 1 4 6 7 7 Atlas 4 2 0 2 7 5 6 8 Cruz Azul 4 1 3 0 5 3 6 ------------------------- 9 Tigres 3 1 2 0 7 2 5 10 Santos Laguna 3 0 3 0 4 4 3 11 Guadalajara 3 0 3 0 3 3 3 12 Monarcas Morelia 4 0 3 1 3 4 3 12 UNAM 3 1 0 2 3 4 3 14 Veracruz 3 1 0 2 2 3 3 15 Puebla 4 0 2 2 2 9 2 16 Club Leon 3 0 1 2 3 8 1 17 Club Tijuana 4 0 1 3 1 7 1 18 Pachuca 3 0 0 3 2 6 0 1-8: Championship play-off Next Fixtures (GMT): Sunday, August 13 Monterrey v Guadalajara (0000) Pachuca v Tigres (0006) Necaxa v Club Leon (0200) UNAM v Lobos BUAP (1700) Santos Laguna v Veracruz (2330)
Santa Clara County Sheriff's deputies were called to the VTA’s Alum Rock Transit Center just after 1 a.m., following calls about a man with a handgun. Jan. 2, 2017
A man wearing a Batman-like mask was locked up Monday morning after a standoff with Santa Clara County sheriff’s deputies.
Deputies were called to the VTA’s Alum Rock Transit Center just after 1 a.m., following calls about a man with a handgun.
After a while, deputies were finally able to bring the man into custody.
They say they found toy guns on him.
San Jose police officers have had run-ins with the suspect before but those times he was dressed as Superman.
New Hampshire marine team releases seal from center
HAMPTON BEACH, N.H. (AP) — Officials in New Hampshire released a rehabilitated seal into the ocean over the weekend.
WMUR-TV reports the Seacoast Science Center Marine Mammal Rescue Team released the harp seal named Mack into the ocean at Hampton Beach State Park Sunday. The seal was dehydrated when rescuers found it in February at Hampton Beach.
Center president Jim Chase says the rescue program is a great way for the organization to "connect people to the ocean."
The center rescued a young gray seal in Seabrook earlier this month. It is recovering at the National Marine Life Center in Bourne, Massachusetts.
Officials say Mack will likely make his way back to Canada and the Arctic.
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* Said on Wednesday that its signed a letter of intent (LoI) and acquired shares in Fat Dog Games
* Under the agreement the company to invest 1 million zlotys ($251,686) and eventually reach 50 pct stake in Fat Dog Games
* The company also declared that within the next two years level of investment in Fat Dog Games will reach 5 million zlotys
* It also plans within that period to transform Fat Dog Games into a joint stock company and list it on a stock exchange
* Until now Fat Dog Games was a producer and publisher of its own games, as a result of the investment Fat Dog Games is also to finance independent game development teams
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Russia's Federation Council, the Upper House of the Parliament, has invited Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg to speak at one of its plenary meetings, Speaker Valentina Matviyenko said on Wednesday.
"We have sent an invitation and we will try to organise his arrival," Matviyenko was quoted by TASS news agency as saying.
"Whether he will be able to come is another question," she said.
The suggestion to invite Zuckerberg came from Senator Anton Belyakov, who said that the US billionaire might appear at one of the parliamentary "Hour of the Expert" events, in which guests normally address the lawmakers and hold a Q&A session.
Matviyenko said that the Federation Council may invite other well-known foreign experts to speak on topical issues.
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) - David Goffin saved a match point to defeat Marcel Granollers of Spain 4-6, 7-6 (2), 6-2 Tuesday in the second round of the Barcelona Open.
Goffin was down 5-1 in the second set before recovering to reach the third round for the second consecutive year in Barcelona.
The fourth-seeded Belgian will play either Leonardo Mayer of Argentina or Karen Khachanov of Russia.
Ecuador Open champion Roberto Carballes Baena of Spain defeated Andreas Haider-Maurer of Austria 6-2, 6-4 to set up a second-round encounter with 10-time champion Rafael Nadal.
Sixth-seeded Novak Djokovic will play his second-round match against Slovak Martin Klizan, who defeated Argentine Federico Delbonis 6-3, 6-7 (5), 6-4.
Tour veteran Feliciano Lopez of Spain defeated Dusan Lajovic of Serbia 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 in a second-round match, while Malek Jaziri of Tunisia beat American Ernesto Escobedo 6-4, 6-3.
A man was able to scale the roof of Parliament on Wednesday after evading armed police officers stationed at the main security gates yards from where the Westminster terror attack took place.
Parliament was placed on high alert shortly before midday when the man, who has since been arrested, was able to make his way onto the estate and scale scaffolding to the roof of the Palace.
He was eventually detained 30 minutes after officers were first alerted to reports of a man acting suspiciously near Carriage Gates, the main entrance used by vehicles entering Parliament.
The incident, which last from 11.30am until 12pm, saw dozens of armed officers swarm into New Palace Yard, the main thoroughfare,...
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Flights: Finnair plane delayed for nearly three hours at Manchester airport leaving fliers stranded
The Finnair flight was due to depart Manchester airport for Helsinki but passengers were left “stranded” on the tarmac for nearly three hours before it was cancelled.
The delay was initially caused by a technical fault. The aircraft then attempted to take off before eventually being cancelled.
Infuriated passengers took to Twitter to complain, with one flier claiming they were left waiting as long as five hours.
“Shocking service failure,” one passenger tweeted. “Stranded for 5 hrs on tarmac, cancelled flight then refuses to rebook me on alternative flight that would allow me to arrive in time for my commitments.”
She added: “#servicefailure #worstairlineever” as she tweeted the Finnish airline this morning.
According to a new report, Vegreville would be older, smaller and poorer if its immigration case processing centre shuts down. Quinn Ohler reports.
Security for Chicago Bulls games tightened Friday after the National Basketball Association announced a new bag policy.Under the new rule, backpacks and hard-sided bags are now banned from all NBA games, according to a representative for the Chicago Bulls. Bags larger than 14" by 14" by 16," such as diaper bags, purses and briefcases, are also prohibited, Bulls representatives said.Single-compartment string backpacks and backpack-shaped purses are still permitted, officials said.Bulls representatives said that Bulls fans are discouraged from bringing bags to the United Center, as all bags are subject to inspection and bags cannot be checked.
8/14/17 Dawn Marie Benfer, Sunbury River Festival co-chair, and Slade Shreck, RF co-chair, on the upcoming Sunbury River Festival. We discussed the fact that Front Street will be kept open, Market Street will be closed, and all of the fun, food, entertainment and activities associated with the annual River Festival. (Click here to download)
HBO, 'Big Little Lies' lead Globes in TV nods Journalists consider response to errors after Trump attacks Surrounded by scandal, Globes turn to old favs & fresh faces No female directors, 'Big Sick' and other Globes surprises #MeToo spotlight increasingly pointed at past Trump conduct Mario Batali steps down after sexual misconduct allegations Ash falls like snow as celebrities flee California community Stars react to nominations for the 75th Golden Globe Awards Josh Homme apologizes again for kicking photographer Mary Blige, Mariah Carey, Nick Jonas get Golden Globe nods
NIB ‘prices tight’ with SRI bond in euro ‘sweet spot’ The Nordic Investment Bank paid 'flat to 1bp' of new issue premium on Tuesday as it brought an environmental bond in in the seven year area — which bankers are calling the 'sweet spot' of the euro curve.
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DOE is working against the clock. After Governor Eddie Calvo announced he would be giving the department $1.5 million for school repairs, acting superintendent Taling Taitano said officials are preparing to issue out procurement but have yet to receive the money.
"BBMR has asked for an expedited release my understanding is that it shouldn't be more than two weeks, but we're hoping that we'll get it much sooner," she said.
While most of the repairs will be at Simon Sanchez High School, other repairs will be at Oceanview, Agueda Johnston, Benavente Middle Schools and Southern High School. Taitano said her understanding is that the compact impact money the department is receiving will be in addition to the usual $1 million received every year.
Superintendent Jon Fernandez said the money means the Home of the Sharks will likely avoid double session this fall.
There's a new little one joining the Porter team!
Friday Night Lights alum Scott Porter and his wife Kelsey Mayfield are expecting their second child together, the couple announced on their respective social media accounts on Sunday.
"Happy Easter from our growing family," the actor wrote on Instagram along with a photo of his wife cupping her baby bump with him and their son, McCoy Lee Porter. They have not yet announced the sex of their second baby.
The couple, who met on the set of the hit NBC show in 2008, married in 2013 and welcomed their first child two years later.
As one fan jokingly pointed out on Twitter, "That's some egg the Easter bunny brought for you this year!"
Van Damme: the SABC's surprising song of the year announced share this
Cape Town - It was announced on Monday that the SABC's Summer Song of 2016 is local performer Mroza's hit titled Van Damme.
This surprised many who thought it would be Babes Wodumo's smash hit Wololo or Kwesta's party anthem, 'Ngud among others.
Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa commended Mroza for his achievement saying the following on Twitter, "We congratulate Mroza for making history by producing the 1st Maskandi song "Van Damme" to be recognised as the SABC Summer Song of the Year."
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Puri: A team of Sri Jagannath Sena left for Chennai on Sunday with essential documents required to apply for the GI status of ‘Jagannath Rasagola’.
Sri Jagannath Sena convenor Priyadarsan Patnaik said, “Besides Rasagola, the team would also approach the GI authorities to give the tag for some other delicacies of the State.”
After West Bengal got the GI tag for the Banglar Rasogola last month, Odisha government had decided to apply for GI tag for ‘Odishara Rasagola’.
Later, the state government decided to apply for GI tag to ‘Jagannath Rasagola’ instead of ‘Odishara Rasagola’.
June 13 - Archer Daniels Midland Company announced today they will partner with more than 150 companies in signing onto the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion, a new CEO-led collaboration pledging to make workplaces both diverse and inclusive. ADM Chairman and CEO Juan Luciano said, "A key success factor for businesses today is an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce that can drive innovative thinking among people from a variety of backgrounds and experiences."
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Leading Emirati rights activist Ahmed Mansoor has been sentenced to 10 years in prison and fined 1 million dirhams, or about $272,000, by an appeals court in Abu Dhabi.
The Dubai-based Gulf News reported on Wednesday that the defendant, identified as "AMS" by his initials, will also be under probation for three years after prison.
Gulf News says Mansoor, who had a court-appointed lawyer, was convicted on Tuesday of defaming the United Arab Emirates on Twitter and Facebook by "publishing false information, rumors and lies ... that would damage the UAE's social harmony and unity."
He was acquitted on charges of cooperating with a "terrorist organization" outside the country.
Human Rights Watch condemned the sentencing, saying it exposes UAE's inability "to tolerate the mildest of criticisms from a genuine reformer."
Wimbledon 2018 Live Score Day 3 Live Updates: Serena Williams returned to Wimbledon. (Source: Reuters) Wimbledon 2018 Live Score Day 3 Live Updates: Serena Williams returned to Wimbledon. (Source: Reuters)
Wimbledon 2018 Live Score Day 3 Live Updates: An action-packed Day in Wimbledon is in store on Wednesday with Karolina Pliskova set to take on Victoria Azarenka. Roger Federer, who is touted to be one of the favourites to win this year will also face Lukas Lacko. Serena Williams, who returned to Wimbledon after a year’s hiatus will face Viktoriya Tomova. Caroline Wozniacki will also be in action along with Venus Willaims in Show Court. They will face Alexandra Dulgheru and Ekaterina Makarova, respectively. Catch Live scores and updates of Wimbledon Day 3.
Lory Gil and Mikah Sargent team up to chat about the latest news from the Apple-verse, including word from Nintendo that Mario Kart is coming to smartphones! They also talk about the latest additions to Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, plus rumors about the iPhone X supply chain and a possible iPhone SE 2. Check it out!
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Health, Wellness and a Little Shopping! Saturday, April 22, 2017 10am -2pm Fitness Demo Classes including Zumba 11am - 11:30am, Abs and Core 12:15pm - 12:45pm and Yoga 1:15pm - 1:45pm Door prizes every half hour starting at 10:30am. Cost: Free The Virginia Women Veterans Summit will be held June 22-23 at the Marriott Chesapeake, 725 Woodlake Drive, Chesapeake, VA 23320.
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The five council members might well need one or maybe even two at some point during what promises to be a marathon evening and night at City Hall. There is, however, no rest for the long-winded in Council Chambers, where the extremely extemporaneous exchanges can be taxing - a topic that will surely come up, early and often.
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EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Bradford's left knee has so far responded well to two weeks of rest, raising the possibility of a return for the next game at Chicago.
Bradford said Friday he is "definitely feeling better" after practicing with the team on a limited basis Thursday. That was his first work on the field in two weeks. He has missed the last three games because of soreness and swelling from an injury that occurred in the season opener.
Bradford declined to divulge the specific diagnosis, but said he's experiencing a residual effect of ACL surgeries he had in 2013 and 2014. Case Keenum has filled in, while the Vikings have lost two of three. They play Monday against the Bears.
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This Contemporary Colonial home has a reverse floor plan designed to take full advantage of the sweeping ocean views from Nubble Light southward. With 135 feet of ocean frontage, enjoy swimming in either the ocean or the in-ground, kidney-shaped swimming pool. The main living area includes 3 bedrooms + an office that could serve as a bedroom plus 2 full baths & a guest bath. The spacious, fireplaced living room has glass doors that open onto the raised, flagstone terrace overlooking the pool & the ocean just beyond. A large kitchen with eating area is adjacent to the formal dining room. The upper level consists of a huge media/rec room with incredible ocean views & 2 large attic spaces. The lower level, where you enter, has an entry hall, fireplaced den & large family room with half bath. Handsome landscaping & a 3-car garage complete the picture.
I love Decatur, Illinois. Having grown up in Bethesda, MD, and having lived in OH, MS, IA, and ND, I can affirm that Decatur is a great city to live in.
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Researchers from UC Davis and UC Santa Cruz, with help from Costa Mesa-based environmental organization Orange County Coastkeeper, have been studying the pH and oxygen levels, temperature and salinity inside and outside eelgrass beds along the California coast, including in Upper Newport Bay. By using sensors, they’re getting preliminary answers to the question of whether eelgrass — an underwater plant with quarter-inch-wide leaves that can grow up to 3 feet long — can remove carbon from seawater and help maintain healthy water chemistry.
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Russian journalist Arkady Babchenko, widely reported to have been assassinated in Kiev on Tuesday, has turned up alive at a press conference.
In an extraordinary development, the high-profile critic of the Kremlin appeared live on Ukrainian TV.
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Romanians will get a new day off from next year, after the model of EU institutions, according to a draft law cited by local Profit.ro.
This will be the Friday before Easter. This day is free for European Commission officials.
Romania currently has 14 days off, less than in other EU countries, such as Belgium, Lithuania or Cyprus, which have 16 or 17 legal holidays.
In September last year, the Chamber of Deputies passed a bill that made January 24, the day when Romania celebrates the Union of the Romanian Principalities, a legal day off. One month later, on October 18, the Chamber of Deputies passed another law that makes June 1 a legal non-working day in Romania. June 1 is the International Children’s Day.
Other legal holidays in Romania include January 1 and January 2, the first and second day of Easter, May 1, the first and second day of Pentecost, St. Mary’s Day (August 15), St. Andrew’s Day (November 30), December 1, and the first and second day of Christmas.
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Signing James might seem like a long shot, and it is—one look at the Blazers' cap situation will tell you that. But Portland is currently the hottest team in the NBA, with the longest active win streak of 13 games, and James made it clear last week that he'd love to have Lillard as a teammate. (Plus he's a big fan of Oregon pinot.) While landing James might not be probable, as a wise man once said…
3 held for killing fellow student in Delhi school toilet
CCTV footage from the school helped the police to crack the case.
Nigeria international, Mikel John Obi, on Wednesday showed his family man side after posting a picture of him dancing with his twin daughters.
Obi, 29. played for Chelsea FC from 2006 to 2017.
He currently plies his trade at Chinese outfit, Tianjin TEDA.
"During the validation period, NIRA has made arrangements to cater for clients in Wakiso by setting up additional service points," says the statement The National Identification and Registration Authority has announced that its offices across the country, will remain open owing to the on-going exercise to verify Sim cards This has been done to help members who are seeking national ID services, according to a statement released Saturday evening. The statement also says all offices located in all districts in the country will be open.
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Hinds County Sheriff’s Special Operations investigators discovered 140 pounds of hi-grade marijuana during traffic stop.
Deputies stopped an 18-wheeler on I-20 East Bound near Edwards around 2:45 Friday morning.
Deputies became suspicious of criminal activity during the stop. A K-9 alerted on the tractor and a subsequent search led deputies to 140 pounds of Marijuana located in the Sleeper area.
Sheriff Mason said, “The final destination of these drugs was the streets of Jackson”.
30-year-old Christopher Lashawn McGowan of Quitman, was taken in to custody and transported to the Raymond Detention Center. He is facing charges of trafficking a controlled substance.
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Who is the real David? Re-enter Legion's surreality when the all-new season premieres April 3 on FX.
Portland is increasingly dusted with dispensary chains that vend through the same manufacturers—not just for edibles and extracts, but flower, too. That means your choice of weed store can start to feel like it's six of one, half a dozen of the other. But of the Oregon dispensary chains that source through third parties, Attis Trading Company stands out for its consumer-first presentation, across-the-board quality and helpful staff. Where other spots opt for the prepackaged model, Attis keeps around the big jars—making it easy to smell around and find what you're looking for—and it boasts a larger-than-average variety of flower at bargain prices.
ANKARA (Sputnik) — According to the Anadolu news agency, the security camera footage, examined by police, clearly showed facial features of the terrorist.
The bureau of terror and organized crime for the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's office continues the investigation into the case, the agency said.
Turkish media reported earlier in the day that police was suspecting a citizen of either Uzbekistan or Kyrgyzstan related to Daesh jihadist group was involved in the attack.
​The Reina nightclub on Istanbul's European side was attacked during New Year's Eve celebrations by a man who, according to witnesses, was talking in Arabic. The attacker is said to have opened fire from a Kalashnikov assault rifle.
At least 39 people were killed, 69 injured as a result of the attack, according to the Turkish Interior Ministry. So far, 38 out of 39 victims have been identified.
NEW YORK (AP) – Dick Clark Productions is hitting back against Mariah Carey’s claim it sabotaged her live performance on its “New Year’s Rockin’ Eve” special.
Carey’s disaster during the annual New Year’s Eve special made international headlines: The superstar vocally stumbled through her short set in Times Square, failing to sing for most of it despite a pre-recorded track of her songs playing in the background.
Carey was visibly upset during the performance and afterward tweeted “(expletive) happens.”
Carey representative Nicole Perna blames technical difficulties. In an interview with Billboard she said Dick Clark Productions hampered Carey’s performance and “set her up to fail.”
The production company calls such claims “absurd.”
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OTTAWA - Nature's Path Foods Inc. is recalling Nature's Path brand Coconut & Cashew Butter Crunchy Granola from store shelves due to possible Listeria contamination.
The 720-gram packages, which carry a best-before date of March 2, 2018, are sold at Costco warehouse locations in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba and Saskatchewan.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the affected packages should be thrown out or returned to the store where purchased.
The federal agency says there have been no reported illnesses linked to the granola.
Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick.
Symptoms can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache and neck stiffness. Pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems are particularly at risk.
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — One of three people arrested in connection with the June break-in and beating of a Hutchinson woman was sentenced Friday morning to over six years in prison, but was then granted three years on community corrections.
Demetrius Vansyckle was charged with Pleasure Torres and Melissa McGuire in the case.
Vansyckle was convicted of aggravated burglary, aggravated battery and aggravated assault with the case involving the break-in at a home on West 14th on June 6. The three are accused of beating a female victim repeatedly. They also battered the other two occupants.
The sentencing was handed down by Judge Trish Rose.
ELLICOTT CITY, MD (AP) – A body found in the Patapsco River has been identified as 39-year-old Eddison Hermond, the sole person reported missing in destructive flash flooding in Ellicott City, Maryland. The Howard County Police issued the confirmation shortly after they announced Tuesday that searchers scouring the river had found a man’s body. Police in Howard County said they received a report at 12:30 a.m. Monday that Hermond of Severn was missing. At that point, he had not been seen since about 5:20 p.m. Sunday, when flooding from a massive rainstorm ripped down Main Street. Hermond was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and a sergeant in the Maryland Army National Guard.
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The incident slowed - and then completely stopped - afternoon traffic as the Chester Fire Department, along with aid from other departments, ambulance services and Vermont Hazmat descended on the scene. Around 4 p.m., officials shut down the road completely between Pleasant Street at Route 11 in Chester along Route 103 south to Peck Road.
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Although alternate side parking ended early this year in La Crosse, police still wrote more tickets compared to last winter.
Oomp Camp first lady, Shonte Renee and T-Pain recently collaborated on a new track called, “With You” produced by DJ Montay.
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PUTNAM >> A Connecticut man is facing charges after police say he went on a naked rampage inside an antiques store.
Police in Putnam responded to the Antiques Marketplace around 12:30 a.m. Wednesday after reports of suspicious activity.
When they arrived, they found glass on the sidewalk and damage to several windows.
Upon entering, officers saw a “completely naked” man knocking over display cases and smashing items.
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Police arrested 50-year-old Sean Morisette on charges of third-degree burglary and first-degree criminal mischief.
He is being held in lieu of $10,000 bail, pending a court appearance Wednesday. It could not immediately be determined if he has a lawyer.
A 26-year-old man from Devon has been charged with grievous bodily harm after a teenage girl was allegedly stabbed in Bardwell.
Police said the incident occurred between 7.30am and 8.30am on Thursday, October 5, at a house in School Lane.
The alleged victim is a 16-year-old girl.
Dimitri Coxon, of Lockyer Street, Plymouth, has been charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent and was remanded in custody to appear before Ipswich Magistrates’ Court.
Detectives are appealing for anyone who was in the vicinity of School Lane on Thursday between 7.30am and 8.30am and who may have information about the incident to asked to call West CID at Bury St Edmunds Police Station on 101, quoting reference 65158/17, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell has reiterated that ace Jimmy Nelson will not resume throwing until spring training and won't be ready for opening day as he comes back from a shoulder injury.
Nelson was 12-6 with a 3.49 ERA last season. The right-hander was hurt Sept. 8 diving back to first after rounding the base after getting a single.
"I talked to him last week, he's doing great and he's very encouraged by how he's recovering," Counsell said Monday at the winter meetings. "Look, the loss of Jimmy Nelson, it hurts. I knew when it happened, I said this is going to hurt more in 2018 than it does the last five starts."
Actress Storm Reid attended Star Wars: The Last Jedi premiere clad in an all white Rosetta Getty suit.
The 14-year-old wore a $1,425.00 Rosetta Getty cropped back vest and paired it with $890.00 cropped high rise trousers. She wore a Woolford bodysuit (you can get a similar one here for $97.50) and $295.00 Via Spiga sandals (available at Bloomingdales.com).
Storm wore her hair in box braids and added a playful braid to the left side. Her white manicure and pedicure keeps the whole look fresh! A white and black look always comes across as chic and is perfect for the red carpet.
We’re totally here for the fact she looks stylish, yet age appropriate. Hats off to stylist Jason Bolden.
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22 clubbed cats found near Santa Margarita
March 17, 2018
Authorities found 22 dead cats dumped on the side of a remote road east of Santa Margarita in the Los Padres National Forest earlier this month, according to San Luis Obispo County Animal Services. [Cal Coast Times]
Animal Services workers found the dead cats on March 8. The cats died as a result of intentionally inflicted blunt force trauma, according to the agency.
All of the cats appeared to have come from a single location. It appeared that the cats were well cared for prior to their deaths.
Officials have not identified a suspect or suspects in the case. Investigators request that anyone who has information about the dead cats or their owner call animal services at (805) 781-4400 or Crime Stoppers at (805) 549-STOP.
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This 2006 photo provided by the St. Clair County, Ill., Sheriff's Department shows James T. Hodgkinson. Officials said Hodgkinson has been identified as the man who opened fire on Republican lawmakers at a congressional baseball practice Wednesday June 14, 2017 in Alexandria, Va.
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YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 3, ARMENPRESS. Armenia’s Henrikh Mkhitaryan, the new midfielder of London’s Arsenal, was first to arrive in the training center of the Gunners to prepare for the match against Everton.
Arsenal vs. Everton will take place on February 3 as part of the 26th round of England’s Premier League.
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Singapore four-piece M1LDL1FE have an innate sense of ambition.
Finely honed pop songs with an indie-dance bent, the group are set to release new EP 'Distraction' on July 28th (order LINK ).
Clash is able to premiere title cut 'Distraction', a fizzing, crackling pop song with a bittersweet tale in the lyrics.
Frontman Paddy Ong details the track: "It's a song about coming to terms with the various things in life that are 'distractions'. Your work is a distraction from your side hustle or life outside the office. Sometimes - even though it feels wrong to admit it - you feel like time with your family or loved ones are distractions too. It's a song for those times when you feel, 'I don't have time for this right now', but it's your lover's birthday dinner and you feel terrible for having those thoughts."
Clash is able to premiere the video - a punchy, eye-catching affair, you can tune in below.
A Rancho Cucamonga man is in jail after authorities accused him of circulating child pornography over the internet from his home, Fontana police said.
Detectives believed Brock David Rozar was distributing child pornography after they reportedly found evidence at his home, a Fontana police news release said.
The 43-year-old was arrested Wednesday, Feb. 21, in Fontana on suspicion of possessing obscene matter depicting a minor in a sexual manner and sending or selling obscene material.
Rozar was booked at the Fontana Police Department and transferred to the West Valley Detention Center, according to booking records. Bail is set at $25,000.
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It bucks the trend of rising prices for other booze, including beer and wine.
The average price for a bottle of prosecco has fallen by 23p to £6.76 this year.
But beer prices are up on average by 20p, wine has risen by 5p, spirits are up 6p and cider has increased by 4p.
The fall in fizz prices is most likely due to increased competition in the prosecco market, said experts.
Thank you for lunch today @GeorgeHWBush, for your friendship, and service to our country’s govt., military, also it’s intelligence community. And you got #sockgame goin on. #StPattysDay pic.twitter.com/jYmvyyHwLp — Brad Paisley (@BradPaisley) March 17, 2018
Award-winning country music artist Brad Paisley shared a St. Patrick's Day lunch with former President George H.W. Bush on Saturday.The 14-time CMA award-winning artist posted a picture with the 41st president on Twitter, thanking him for his service to the country, and complimenting his Irish shamrock socks."Thank you for lunch today @GeorgeHWBush, for your friendship, and service to our country's govt., military, also it's intelligence community. And you got #sockgame goin on," Paisley tweeted.Paisley has performed for several presidents and has shared a friendship with the 93-year-old for many years.
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Brown University has just announced that they will be waiving their application fee for low-income students.
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The change comes as a result of a group of Ivy League students, led by Brown senior Viet Nguyen, penning a letter in February requesting the change.
According to the Associated Press, low-income students were already able to submit requests for fee waivers – the new policy change simply makes it so that applicants don’t have to ask.
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A train carriage was evacuated when a passenger's pet scorpion escaped on board.
The unnamed woman had packed the arachnid in an ice cream tub before boarding the Virgin Trains East Coast service to Edinburgh.
But when it made off, passengers were left stranded for eight minutes at Peterborough station while the affected carriage was sealed off and searched.
Harry Horton was on board the train and tweeted about what was happening.
He wrote:
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Former Firebaugh High quarterback Josh Allen welcomed by alma mater rally. Family will keep him busy and focused as next week's NFL Draft approaches. Eric Paul Zamora The Fresno Bee
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HOUSTON -- Houston Independent School District families are gathering in protest against the TEA after 10 of their neighborhood schools were taken and turned into charter schools.
"We coming because we are concerned about this very corrupt school. This school district is the haves and have-nots. Some school have everything, and our school has nothing,” said one protester.
Protesters brought a coffin out to commemorate the schools they have lost. "It's a funeral because it's the death of an entire school district."
Families will continue to fight against the school closure and hope that HISD trustees will stand up and exhaust all options in protecting their schools.
Chances are, you already own a handful of the 17 fashion items we listed below. And if you don't, it's about time you read up on the trends, take a glance at the 2018 runways, and ask yourself why you're still missing out. If it's because some of these looks seem too challenging to pull off — like over-the-knee boots or checked print — we have styling advice. And if you were just about to chuck some of these clothes, hold the damn phone. Basket bags, sequins, puffer coats . . . these styles are not about to retire. Read up on what's staying in before you go HAM cleaning your closet out.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Three women who have previously accused President Donald Trump of sexual harassment are sharing their stories on NBC’s “Megyn Kelly Today.”
Jessica Leeds, Samantha Holvey and Rachel Crooks on Monday told of alleged harassment by Trump spanning decades.
The White House called the claims false and “totally disputed in most cases.” It said “the timing and absurdity of these false claims speak volumes.”
One of the accusers, Rachel Crooks, called the White House statement “laughable.”
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Crooks says of sexual misconduct: “I think politicians seem to be immune to this.”
The women, who first shared their stories before the November 2016 election, were holding a press conference later Monday to call for a congressional investigation into Trump’s alleged behavior.
SALEM, Ore. (AP) – A man authorities say kidnapped a woman and her child and held them at their home has been arrested after he took her to a Dick’s Sporting Goods store and she mouthed the words “help me” to several people.
Christopher Hahn-Collins, 25, of Salem, is scheduled for a hearing Monday afternoon at Marion County Circuit Court. It wasn’t immediately clear if he had an attorney.
The sheriff’s office said Saturday Hahn-Collins had broken into the woman’s home on Friday, and when she and her child returned there, he held them at knifepoint overnight and into Saturday. The unidentified woman convinced Hahn-Collins to take her to the store, where she was rescued by deputies who had been called to the scene.
Detectives say Hahn-Collins and the victims didn’t know each other previously. He’s charged with kidnapping and other crimes.
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For those of you who didn’t know Bill Nye’s new Netflix TV show premieres Friday.
Pitchfork is now reporting that Tyler the Creator wrote the theme song for the new show. Here it is:
Loved the original @BillNye The Science Guy theme song? Get ready for @TylerTheCreator's fresh new take for #BillNyeSavestheWorld. pic.twitter.com/cF2qZncPi5 — Bill Nye on Netflix (@BillNyeSaves) April 15, 2017
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SACREMENTO, Calif. (AP) - There is no law in California requiring students to use Arabic numbers in schools - because they already do.
A post by the Last Line of Defense claimed Democratic Gov. Jerry Brown signed into law a requirement that students learn Arabic numerals. But California students, like others around the world, already use the Hindu-Arabic numeral system.
Brown's deputy press secretary Brian Ferguson says the post serves to "stoke fear and misinformation."
Ferguson says California encourages young people to study Hindu-Arabic numerals - "or as we call them, 'numbers.''"
The photo the conservative site shared of Brown speaking at a bill-signing ceremony was from a July event in San Francisco about climate change.
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Another chapter is playing out in the fight over usage of money from Richland County's penny tax
What do you get when you cross an old man with a live, active bear trap?
One heck of a video!
This gentleman thought he’d test his speed and reflexes by punching a locked and loaded bear trap, and we believe it’s to see just if he could get away with it. For an elderly fella, he actually moves pretty quickly, but is he quick enough to beat a bear trap?
Our hearts are beating! Even if you think your moves are as up to snuff as this guy, please DO NOT try this at home!
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The London Dungeon has had to apologise after coming under fire for its "offensive" jokes, including one about "dead prostitutes".
The tourist attraction was posting dark humour-themed Valentine's jokes on social media, but many were seen by followers as tasteless, if not downright offensive.
One post read: “What’s the difference between your job and a dead prostitute? Your job still sucks!”
And another said:“Jack the Ripper just messaged. He wants to Netflix and kill.”
Some posts made jibes about the appearance of women, and one said: “I love a girl that’s a good eater. Female translation: you’re fat.”
Denny Hamlin won the pole Friday night for the Bank of America 500, the NASCAR Cup Series playoff race Sunday at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord. Chuck Burton AP
Smoke billowed from a chemical waste facility in St Marys after the factory caught fire on Monday, July 31, injuring a 55-year-old man.
Emergency services were called to the fire in western Sydney at 8:37 am, the St Marys Standard reported.
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An injury crash in the westbound Interstate 40 lanes near Interstate 35 at the Dallas Junction is causing a traffic backup Wednesday.
Emergency crews were called to the area shortly after 4 p.m. Wednesday in the westbound lanes just east of I-35.
When emergency crews arrived, they found three vehicles were involved in the crash.
The extent of the injuries are not known at this time.
Motorists are asked to avoid the area if possible.
Stay with News 9 and News9.com as more information becomes available.
Freeman was lifted from Wednesday's game after being hit by a pitch on the right elbow, David O'Brien of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
The Yankees' CC Sabathia plunked Freeman in the second inning and Freeman was later removed, with Charlie Culberson shifting to first base and Danny Santana entering the game in left. Freeman may be headed for an X-ray right away to determine the severity of the issue. The Braves open a four-game set in Milwaukee on Thursday.
Most people have probably already turned their clocks ahead, and maybe yawned a few times too, but the American Red Cross says there's more to do on Daylight Saving than just that.
The organization is urging people to test smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors, and to make that practice a habit whenever you change your clocks. The Red Cross says taking this bit of time out of your day can save lives. "It's just built into our calendars. Spring forward fall behind. It happens twice a year," said the organization's Daniel Lavilette. "It's a great time to change our batteries in our smoke alarms, or at least test them. It's really cheap insurance to make sure that your home is protected."
The Red Cross offers new smoke alarms and batteries free of charge with its Home Fire Campaign. They also says now is a good time to create a disaster kit and test your emergency escape plan.
Olund signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Penguins on Tuesday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.
The Penguins' 2017 fifth-round pick spent the past season in the Swedish Hockey League for Brynas IF. Olund compiled eight goals and 23 points in the regular season, and he posted another five points in eight playoff games. The Penguins are too deep down the middle to require another center, so Olund will adjust to the North American game -- he's never played outside of Europe -- in the AHL.
Aug 14(Reuters) - Xinjiang Tianshan Animal Husbandry Bio-engineering Co Ltd
* Says it changes accounting policy based on accounting standards for business enterprises
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President Trump is breaking more promises and still refusing to release his tax returns, which is galvanizing his Democratic opposition. Thousands marched against him and are challenging his GOP supporters in Congress.
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BlackBerry's back. Again.
The company's latest phone, an all-touchscreen affair CNET reported on in August, will be called the BlackBerry Motion. That's courtesy of an image and information from Evan Blass, a serial leaker with a strong track record for accuracy.
The BlackBerry Motion is a follow-up to the KeyOne, the first phone released under TCL's licensing agreement with BlackBerry to build and sell the devices. BlackBerry itself has detached itself from the hardware business, focusing on business security and software.
TCL, best known for making budget televisions and phones (under the Alcatel OneTouch brand), hopes to win some business customers of its own with its take on the BlackBerry family. The Motion is intended to show that the KeyOne isn't a one-off product, and that TCL intends to create a new portfolio of products with the BlackBerry name.
A spokesman for TCL wasn't available for comment.
April 3 Pearl River Holdings Ltd -
* Announces changes to the board of directors
* Jorge Enrique Autrique Ruiz has been appointed as a director and chairman of board of Pearl River
* Juan Alberto Autrique has resigned as a director of Pearl River Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
It's a huge game at both ends of the Premier League table when Middlesbrough host Arsenal at the Riverside Stadium to complete the weekend's top flight action.
For the Gunners, their hopes of reaching the Champions League are dangling by a thread as they go into the match 10 points behind fourth place Manchester City - albeit with two games in hand.
But Middlesbrough are just as desperate for three points in their bid to stay in the Premier League as sitting second from bottom they also have two games in hand on Hull City in 17th place with a six-point deficit. Follow all the action here.
Synth makers Moog have said Donald Trump‘s new trade deal has placed the company under threat.
Moog have warned new tariffs could result in job losses and force the company to move production of its instruments outside of the U.S. All Moog synths are currently built in their North Carolina factory, but some of their circuit boards are imported from China.
President Trump recently introduced a 25 percent tariff on around $50 billion U.S. worth of Chinese goods, which includes “industrially significant technologies”.
Moog is prepared to fight back and has provided a letter its employees can send to their elected officials.
Read more about a trade wars possible impact on this legendary synth brand via Digital Music News.
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Count Jim Harbaugh among the world’s biggest believers in Colin Kaepernick.
Harbaugh has been steadfast in his defense and support of his former San Francisco 49ers quarterback despite the veteran’s polarizing nature and inability to find another NFL job this offseason.
Harbaugh appeared on “The Rich Eisen Show” on Monday and again reiterated his claims, according to NFL.com’s Chase Goodbread, even suggesting that Kaepernick is a championship-caliber QB.
“I do believe that (he’s an NFL starter), yes,” Harbaugh said. “He’s still in his 20s and has been very successful at the NFL level as a starting quarterback. My record is well-documented that I think he will win championships before his career is finished.”
As The Sports Daily pointed out Tuesday, Harbaugh went on to explain why exactly he feels this way about Kaepernick, who has had highs and lows on the field during his NFL career. You can find that explanation at the link below.
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Chiefs capture second seed
SAN DIEGO — Alex Smith threw for two touchdowns as the Chiefs clinched the AFC West title. "Right now it's awesome that we won it and we're happy that we achieved that goal, but everything is kind of moving forward and we've got our eyes set on the biggest prize yet, and that's getting a Super Bowl win," tight end Travis Kelce said. "There's no doubt in my mind that we can go get that thing."
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Richie, the Nivin Pauly starrer had hit the theatres on December 08, 2017 amidst huge expectations. Richie, which is the first straight Tamil movie of Nivin Pauly has been directed by Gautham Ramachandran and the movie did get a big release in Kerala, as well.
Richie which has been tagged as a crime drama has opened to mixed reviews in the theatres. Reportedly, the film did have a good number of fan shows on its opening day in Kerala and much like any other Nivin Pauly starrer the film was touted to get a stunning opening at the box office.
Read Richie box office report to know how much the film collected on its initial days at the Kerala box office..
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LAGOS, April 20 The Nigerian naira currency firmed to 385 per dollar on the black market on Thursday, up 2.6 percent from early trading and supported by central bank intervention on the official market, traders said.
The central bank sold its usual $1.5 million on the spot market on Thursday at 305.50 per dollar, according to Thomson Reuters data. (Reporting by Chijioke Ohuocha; Editing by Louise Ireland)
At least seven people were killed Wednesday when suspected al-Shabab militants attacked a busy restaurant in the Somali capital popular with diaspora and government staff. Witnesses say the attackers set off a car bomb outside the Posh Treats restaurant and then sent a group of armed militants inside. “We heard a huge deafening explosion and saw a flash of light. Then, after 30 seconds gunfire ensued inside the restaurant," a witness told VOA's Somali Service. A reporter for VOA who went to the scene said he saw the bodies of...
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“Maybe there was more pressure on Leo in that match, but I still knew I had to prove myself,” Morgan said. “I had to come back after losing that first set and I felt confident that I could rally to win it all. You come in a little nervous, but you have to find a way to stay composed and think about the things you need to do in order to be successful. To go out and win league was something special.”
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Cheers to Italy! Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb sip some of the best wines with winery owner Salvatore Ferragamo and watch in delight as he opens a bottle of wine with a knife. (Travel courtesy of VRBO)
A woman was taken to Baystate Medical Center Saturday night after she was grazed by a bullet inside a home on Williams Street.
Ryan Walsh, Spokesperson for the Springfield Police Department said that a shot spotter activation occurred on the 100 block of Union Street around 9:55 p.m.
Walsh noted the woman was transported to the hospital as a precaution.
No further details are available at this time.
Western Mass News will continue to follow this story with the latest information both on-air and online.
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Planning and Zoning Commission: 3 p.m. City Hall, Council Chambers, third floor, 509 S.E. Seventh Ave. After a 15-minute work session, which starts at 2:45 p.m. and is open to the public, the commission will discuss a zoning change in the Wolflin Place Addition to change a specific section from a planned development and residential district to an amended planned development district. The commission also will receive the planning director's report.
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Has it finally gotten to her? The final season of The Americans premieres March 28 on FX.
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FT political editor George Parker looks at what to expect from UK Prime Minister Theresa May's meeting on Brexit with her full cabinet at Chequers on Friday. The future of the customs union and the Northern Ireland border will top the agenda.
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Related Coverage Police investigating robbery of Boost Mobile store in Austintown
AUSTINTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – The Austintown Police Department is looking for information on the robber who targeted a Boost Mobile store on November 28.
Two employees who were working at the time told police that the robber came into the store with a handgun. He made them go into the back room and get on the ground after demanding money from the cash register.
One employee told police that his cell phone was also taken by the robber.
The police department posted a video of the robbery to its Facebook page on Monday, hoping that someone would recognize the robber’s mannerisms.
Police said the robber had his face covered, but he was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, black sweatpants and white athletic shoes at the time.
Those with information are asked to call 330-270-5108 or send a private Facebook message to the Austintown Police Department’s Facebook page. Police said all leads will be considered confidential.
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BENTONVILLE (KFSM) -- Northwest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) students are angry at what administrators are calling a misunderstanding.
This, after it became known that nursing students who have Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) immigrant status can't get board certified for nursing.
Students all over the country—including Arkansas -- learned they may not be eligible to get their nursing license if they are a recipient of DACA.
Rumors were circulating on social media and around campus that DACA recipients were being kicked out of the NWACC program.
Mark Wallenmeyer, the dean of health professions tells 5News, they are aware of those rumors, and said U.S. students will be allowed to remain in the program, but may have to go out-of-state to get board certified.
The Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun has said that the Federal Government will recruit about 7,500 graduates to sensitise Nigerians on tax payment.
According to the Minister, the initiative is to increase the nations revenue and also reduce the rate of unemployment in the country.
Four current UNCW players have been taken in the MLB Draft (Source:MLB)
RHP Josh Roberson - 12th round, Miami Marlins, 359th pick
C Nick Feight - 19th round, San Diego Padres, 558th pick
OF Casey Golden - 20th round, Colorado Rockies, 596th pick
2B Brian Mims - 22nd round, Philadelphia Phillies, 653rd pick
UNCW commit and shortstop Greg Jones was selected by the Baltimore Orioles in the 17th round.
Tune into WECT News tonight for an analysis of each player and pick.
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Journalist Piers Morgan is upset with the BBC over its airing of what he’s characterized as a “homophobic” cartoon, showing him with his nose up President Donald Trump’s posterior.
The attack on Morgan follows his interview of the President last week, the first international one done by Trump. The cartoon in question was taken from The Mash Report, a satirical news roundup on BBC Two hosted by Nish Kumar.
In a series of tweets, Morgan accused the BBC of “double standards,” noting in a tweet that if the same cartoon depicted high-profile women, “there would be outrage.”
If the BBC broadcast an image like this after a female journalist interviewed @theresa_may – all hell would break loose & people would be fired. Gender equality shouldn't just apply to pay – should it? pic.twitter.com/9xNqGPjZl9 — Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) February 2, 2018
MMTC Ltd has informed BSE that the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on March 19, 2018, approved the issue of Bonus Shares in the ratio of 1:2 i.e. one bonus share of the face value of Re, 1/- each for every two equity shares of the face value of Re. 1/- each fully paid up.Source : BSE
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A union representing staff at two B.C. newspapers says it has reached a deal to save jobs after a number of employees were laid off.
Postmedia announced plans last month to layoff 54 employees at the Vancouver Sun and the Province in a bid to cut costs at the newspaper chain.
Union plans to fight back against the 54 jobs lost.
The union has issued a statement saying a tentative deal has been reached with the company that “includes saving a number of jobs.”
No details were provided, but the union says members will vote on the agreement on Wednesday.
-With files from CTV Vancouver
Concierge Auctions; Stephan Savoia/AP Michael Jordan's enormous house in Chicago is still on the market after six years despite cutting the price nearly in half and still paying more than $100,000 each year in property taxes.
The house was originally listed for $29 million and has every bell and whistle you can think of. There's a pool with a grass island in the middle of it, a door from the Playboy Mansion, a table based on the streets of Baghdad, and MJ-branded golf flags.
Below we take a closer look at the house and why it is struggling to find a buyer. Most images are from footage provided by Concierge Auctions.
Tony Manfred contributed to this post.
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - European Central Bank policymaker Klaas Knot has “a high degree of confidence” inflation in the euro zone will hit the ECB’s target of just under 2 percent “at some point” after several quarters of steady price forecasts, he said on Sunday.
President of Dutch central bank De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) Klaas Knot arrives for the Frankfurt Finance Summit in Frankfurt March 19, 2013. REUTERS/Lisi Niesner
“Inflation has been fairly stable so that provides me with a high degree confidence that actually inflation will pick up and will at some point approach the definition of price stability,” Knot, a policy hawk, said before attending a G20 meeting in Buenos Aires.
Adnoc Distribution, first MidEast privatisation for years, attracts global interest Abu Dhabi National Oil Co attracted good international participation to the $850m IPO of Adnoc Distribution, its chain of petrol stations and shops in the United Arab Emirates, which was priced on Friday.
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are on a recruiting roll right now. Just hours after the Irish received the commitment from 4- star defensive back, Kalon Gervin , they got more good news when Derrik Allen, another 4- star defensive back, committed to Notre Dame.
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Deputies served warrants at two Temecula homes and arrested two Temecula men on Tuesday, Feb. 14, in connection with a Jan. 10 burglary at a Palm Desert business, sheriff's officials said.
Bacro Harna, 26, and Maical Kvec, 18, both of Temecula were both arrested on suspicion of commercial burglary and booked into jail in Indio, according to a Riverside County sheriff's news release.
On Jan. 10, sheriff's officials say, two men entered a business in the 73-400 block of El Paseo Drive and stole several pieces of merchandise before fleeing in a vehicle, according to officials.
An investigation led to Harna and Kvec being identified as suspects and being arrested.
Sheriff's officials are asking anyone with additional informatio to call deputies from the Palm Desert Business District Team by calling 760-836-1664. They may also call anonymously at 760-341-7867.
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Prudie offers some advice on how to carry on if you’re feeling totally hopeless about the state of the world. Then, writer Shafiqah Hudson joins Prudence to tackle talking to a white friend who denies his privilege, confronting a friend who abandoned you and then acts like nothing happened, and dealing with a sister who defiled your DIY project. Plus, what to do when your parents are in hospice, but your family keeps promising them that they’re going to get better.
Feb 13 Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc
* Thermo Fisher Scientific receives early termination of Hart-Scott-Rodino waiting period for acquisition of Finesse Solutions Inc
* Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc - Thermo Fisher expects to complete acquisition of Finesse Solutions in coming days Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Authorities are investigating the death of a child in Oneida County, according to a news release from the sheriff's office.
Avery Edwards died Friday at St. Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield, after Oneida County Dispatch received a 911 call reporting the 20-month-old had shallow breathing.
The Oneida County Sheriff’s Office said it is conducting an investigation into events surrounding the child’s death, but did not elaborate in the news release.
Newsline 9 will bring you any updates on this story as they become available.
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At least 200 people including 60 children are feared dead after a massive mudslide in Sierra Leone, it has been repoted.
Hundreds of people were buried in the mudslide on the outskirts of the country's capital, witnesses said.
The mudslide happened in the early morning in the mountain town of Regent, where dozens of houses were submerged after a night of heavy rain.
The country's vice president Victor Foh has said hundreds of people have died.
Footage on television showed family members digging through mud in a desperate bid to free their loved ones.
Many of the impoverished areas of Sierra Leone's capital are close to sea level and have poor drainage systems, exacerbating flooding during the West African country's rainy season.
We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.
A case involving shots fired at a Salina business is this week’s Salina Crime Stoppers Crime of the Week.
On Sunday, October 1, 2017, at approximately 9:45 p.m., a white van was observed driving in front of Carol Lee Donuts, 1700 S. 9th, Salina, Ks. As the van drove slowly by the front of the business the occupant(s) of the van shot out the front glass to the business. The van then left the area. The van is similar to a Ford Transit Wagon.
The business was unoccupied at the time.
Total damage was valued at $1500.
If you have any information concerning who committed this crime, call Crimestoppers at 825-TIPS, text SATIPS to CRIMES (274637), or visit www.pd.salina.org and follow Crimestoppers link to submit a web tip. You may receive a cash reward of up to $1,000 and you are not required to give your name.
The body of a man was discovered this morning floating near the Dumbarton Bridge in Fremont, according to a police spokeswoman. Police said a call came in just before 9 a.m. that a body was seen floating in the water near Marshlands Road.
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A federal appeals court has been asked to allow a class-action lawsuit against the Veterans Affairs Department by veterans who say they became ill from radiation exposure after responding to a 1966 accident involving U.S. hydrogen bombs in Spain.
Yale Law School students in Connecticut filed the request Monday with the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims on behalf of veterans who sought disability benefits from the VA but were denied.
The students represent Air Force veteran Victor Skaar, of Nixa, Missouri, and want to expand the lawsuit to include other veterans.
VA officials did not immediately return messages Monday.
Radioactive plutonium was released near Palomares, Spain, in January 1966, after a U.S. B-52 bomber and refueling plane crashed. Four hydrogen bombs crashed, but there were no nuclear explosions.
A man who applied to be a school crossing guard in Vernon is facing charges after police said he failed to register as a sex offender.
Police said 35-year-old Damont Whitaker was charged in connection with his application to be a school crossing guard for Vernon police.
He applied in October, and during a background check officials found out that he is on the sex offender registry for the state of Massachusetts.
He is also required to register as a sex offender in Connecticut as he now lives in the state.
During the application process, police said Whitaker denied having ever been arrested, which they later found out was a lie.
Police said he has been arrested several times in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
His application was denied, police said.
He’s being held on bond and is expected to appear in court on Tuesday.
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Ride-sharing application Uber has partnered with the Ottawa Senators to create an "Uber Zone" outside of Gate 1 at the Canadian Tire Centre where Uber drivers can pick up and drop off fares. "Uber brings a new, user-friendly experience that provides our fans with another safe and trusted alternative for travel to and from games, concerts and events at Canadian Tire Centre," said Mark Bonneau, senior vice-president, corporate strategy and sales for the Ottawa Senators.
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NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (AP)  The trapeze-artist wife of daredevil Nik Wallenda is a day away from a planned stunt to hang from a helicopter by her teeth as it flies over Niagara Falls.
Erendira Wallenda is scheduled to discuss her plans with reporters Wednesday morning on the American side of the Falls.
Wallenda's stunt is planned for Thursday, the fifth anniversary of her husband's televised 1,800-foot tightrope walk from the New York side of Niagara Falls into Canada.
Erendira Wallenda plans to hold on by her teeth as the helicopter carrying her flies high above the Falls.
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Five members of the famed Wallenda circus troupe fell from a high-wire in Sarasota, Florida, in February while practicing an eight-person pyramid. Everyone survived.
Demonstrators in support of protest leader Nasser Zefzafi demand action from the Moroccan government to build hospitals and provide employment. The protests began two weeks ago with Zefzafi’s arrest in the city of Al-Hoceima, a Berber region said to be neglected by authorities.
Nigerian men on social media started the new year on a faithful note as an hash tag created to flaunt their wives has been trending on Twitter.
The #CarryYourWifeOnYourHead2017 has since been trending as Nigerian men have been posting photos of their wives online.
However some users took to the hashtag to troll other married men who were posting their wife’s photos.
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WASHINGTON — A 17-year-old Alexandria girl that had been missing for nearly a month has returned home Tuesday night.
Venus Lorena Romero Iraheta, 17, left her home voluntarily on Jan. 15, said Fairfax County police. Police have said there was reason to believe she was in danger.
Iraheta left her house with a black and red backpack full of clothes.
Anyone with information about this case can contact police at 703-246-7514.
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April 28 Atlantic Capital Bancshares Inc
* Atlantic Capital Bancshares, inc. reports first quarter 2017 results
* Q1 operating earnings per share $0.13
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* Q1 earnings per share view $0.14 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Taxable equivalent net interest income was unchanged at $19.5 million in q1 of 2017 compared to q4 of 2016 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bangalore.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com)
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The U.S. dollar is in a longer-term bull market. The following graph dates back to colonial times. In the early years the data consists of the first currencies that traded in the colonies. This includes British and Spanish money, typically gold coins. The values are stated versus the pound. The patterns that are traced out in this multi-year picture are bullish. Price has broken out of a falling wedge pattern, the sign of a trend reversal.
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Despite this relatively recent development, the dollar remains oversold on this multi-year basis as can be seen in chart 2.
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To determine how long this constructive picture may last, we turn to the monthly dollar cycle below. The next meaningful correction is likely to occur in July.
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The Barren County Sheriff's Department is asking for the public's help in locating a stolen boat.
Deputies say the boat was stolen on Shady Acres Road around 11 a.m. Monday morning.
Video surveillance then caught the suspect vehicle, appearing to be a 1995-1998 black extended cab Chevrolet/GMC pickup truck, towing the stolen boat down Lucas Road.
The boat is a 1998 Tracker boat with a white and blue stripe down the side.
Deputies urge if you have any information to call the department at (270) 646-8771.
So, what next for him? There's a solid chance that the Vegas Golden Knights take him as one of their goaltenders in the Expansion Draft -- they need to take at least three - but will they keep him? There's no reason that the Golden Knights couldn't trade him away at 8 a.m. the morning after the Expansion Draft when rosters unfreeze. And that's why we're talking about this on this Philadelphia-based website.
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Man pleads not guilty to damaging 'Field of Dreams' site
DUBUQUE, Iowa (AP) — A 20-year-old man has pleaded not guilty to charges that he drove onto and damaged the Iowa baseball field made famous by the 1989 "Field of Dreams" movie.
The Telegraph Herald reports that Austin Pape, of Dyersville, entered a written plea before his arraignment scheduled for Monday in Dubuque. Investigators say Pape has acknowledged driving onto the field Jan. 22, and his attorney has said Pape will work with prosecutors on a resolution.
Court records say the owner estimated the damage at more than $5,500. The vehicle left deep gashes in the field and damaged sprinklers.
The field sits 2 miles (3 kilometers) outside Dyersville — 142 miles (228 kilometers) northeast of Des Moines. Thousands of people visit the property, running around the bases and walking to the surrounding cornfields.
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Just when you thought Beyonce doesn't slip up...she did! It isn't her first time though, Remember her last Superbowl performance? One thing about Beyonce is she knows how to bounce back and play it off. Also, Riri is dropping something new for the ladies. Tune in to Big Tigger's Trending Topics to hear more details and make sure you catch him live Monday-Friday from 2-6pm at WatchV103.com
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TIPTON, Iowa -- The 2020 presidential election is still over two years away, but a Maryland Democrat running for office came to Iowa to get a head start on his campaign.
Congressman John Delaney visited a cupcake shop in Tipton on Friday. He advocated for bipartisanship. Both Delaney and the people who came to see him say it's not too early to try and appeal to Iowa voters.
"I think it's not too early because it's time to get talking. That's the most important thing, is to talk about politics," said Cedar County resident Gary Doermann.
Joann Chizek, another resident, said, "You see all these candidates where people in other states never do."
Delaney just wrapped up his seventh event during this two-day visit to the state.
All winning streaks have to end at some point. The Yankees lost one tonight in extra innings in the Big A after a weird and annoying 11-inning battle.
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A planned protest at UI's football game this Saturday has been canceled.
Here's a statement released to our sister station, KWWL, by a student at University of Iowa:
"After meetings with University administration addressing the focus and demands of the coming protests at the parade and football game, it has come to our attention that safety cannot be guaranteed to any student who participates in these events. Through these meetings we have determined that the demands CAN and WILL be pursued through conversations with administration. These conversations are already in place. If you want to be part of this initiative, you are welcomed to be at the table. With all that being said, there will be NO PARTICIPATION on behalf of “Our Voice Matters” in the parade or football game."
The Aarafat family and supporters posing for a photo at the Whitehorse airport when they arrived in January, 2016. Ten members of the 11 member Aarafat family are moving to Windsor where many new Syrian-Canadians have settled, said Raquel de Queiroz from Yukon Cares, the organization that raised funds to bring the family to the territory.
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A Turkish media report says at least seven Saudi nationals and four Iraqis were among the 39 people killed in the Istanbul nightclub attack. The private Dogan news agency said Sunday the dead also included two Indians, two Tunisians and one victim each from Canada, Syria, Israel, Lebanon and Belgium.
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(SAN DIEGO) - Friday, June 1st is the kick off to the San Diego County Fair! There are a lot of great new changes coming this year, especially in the crafting section.
Elena Lai Etcheverry is leading the charge, or should we say change, in this year's crafting section by leading hands-on crafting workshops that will run throughout the entirety of the fair.
You can catch all of these free, interactive workshops most days of the fair (see the schedule of events below). All are inspired by projects you've probably seen on Pinterest or Instagram, and now you can learn how to do them too!
Best described as the “Heart of the Fair,” this exhibit features hundreds of crafts and foods that have been entered by bakers, sewers, collectors, fermenters and more.
There's a total of 150 make-and-take exhibits, here are a few examples to look forward to:
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NYON, Switzerland (AP) — Croatia will host England in an empty stadium for its home Nations League game in October to fulfil a ban imposed in 2015.
UEFA says the closure on Oct. 12 completes a two-game stadium ban ordered after fans marked a swastika on the pitch in Split ahead of a 2016 European Championship qualifier against Italy.
In 2015, UEFA also deducted one point from Croatia and fined the national federation 100,000 euros ($124,000).
Some Croatian media reported the swastika was a fan protest against federation leaders intending to embarrass them by forcing UEFA to impose punishments.
Croatia and England were drawn last Wednesday in a Nations League group with Spain.
Croatia host Spain on Nov. 15.
The Los Angeles Angels have been hammered with injuries the last two years. As a result, the team has had to try a lot of different things.
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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (uahchargers.com) - The University of Alabama in Huntsville hockey team slipped in the WCHA series opener on Saturday afternoon at the Von Braun Center by a final score of 4-3 to No. 19 Northern Michigan. UAH dips to 9-18-2 (8-13-2 WCHA), while NMU rises to 18-10-3 (16-5-2 WCHA).
Turning Point
- With the score knotted at 3-3 late in the third period, Northern Michigan pulled ahead at 13:19 of the stanza on a goal by Troy Loggins on the way to the 4-3 victory over UAH on Saturday.
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Stanley sat out his second straight practice Monday with an undisclosed injury, Jeff Zrebiec of The Baltimore Sun reports.
There hasn't been any concrete news regarding the nature or extent of Stanley's injury, but his absence in back-to-back practices puts his status in question for the Ravens' second preseason contest Thursday against the Redskins.
Police said they thwarted an illegal gun sale on Zion Street in Hartford this week, seizing three long guns and drugs. Cesar Marquez, 41, of Zion Street was charged with three counts of criminal possession of a firearm and weapons in a motor vehicle Monday, police said.
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Marina Litvinenko, widow of murdered former KGB officer Alexander, shares her thoughts on Putin's response to the Salisbury poisoning.
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Soldiers with the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force practice assault amphibious vehicle recovery in calm waters during Exercise Iron First 2017 aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb 13. The U.S. Marines taught the Japanese soldiers not only how to operate the AAVs but also AAV techniques and tactics. Iron Fist is an annual, bilateral training exercise where U.S. and Japanese service members train together and share techniques, tactics and procedure to improve their combined operational capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alvin Pujols/ Released)
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Jimmy Kimmel is finally introducing viewers to his son Billy!
The late night talk show host brought Billy out during his monologue for his first on-air appearance following his second heart surgery last week.
“This guy had heart surgery, but look he’s fine everybody! Daddy cries on TV but Billy doesn’t,” Jimmy tearfully told the audience.
He added, “We want to thank the bright and talented doctors and nurses at Children’s Hospital who treated Billy.”
Jimmy went on to explain how a program called CHIP (Children’s Health Insurance Program) is at risk of being defunded which would impact the 1 in 8 children who use the service to receive life-saving medical care.
He encouraged views to call the House and Senate at (202) 225-3121 to tell them to fully fund CHIP now.
Check out all that Jimmy had to say in the video below…
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ARCHIPELAGO TWP. - A Brantford man faces drunk driving charges after an ATV and vehicle collided on Joyce Line Road.
On June 29 at shortly before 8 p.m., the West Parry Sound OPP responded to a collision involving an ATV in The Archipelago.
Police believe an east-bound ATV hit an oncoming west-bound motor vehicle on a curve in the roadway. The driver of the ATV was transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries and released.
As a result of the investigation Zachary Kool, 25, of Brantford, is charged with driving while impaired by alcohol, driving with more than 80 mgs of alcohol in 100 ml of blood, careless driving, driving without insurance and driving an ATV without a plate.
ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WOWO) – The man found dead from gunshot wounds Sunday morning has been identified as 27-year-old Jason L. Underwood of Fort Wayne.
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Underwood was found at the boat launch off of the 4100 block of Paul Shaffer Drive.
The cause of death has been determined to be gunshot wound(s) and the manner of death is homicide.
No suspect information has been released at this time and the incident is still under investigation.
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India has scrapped the 20 percent sugar export tax, a government source said on Tuesday, to help boost overseas sales in a surplus year of production.
FILE PHOTO: A labourer carries a sack filled with sugar in a store at a wholesale market in Kolkata, India, February 15, 2016. REUTERS/Rupak De Chowdhuri/File Photo
Last week Reuters reported that India, the world’s biggest consumer of sugar, would axe the export tax on the sweetener and then make it compulsory for mills to export 2-3 million tonnes to cut bulging stocks at home.
The country is likely to produce a record 29.5 million tonnes of sugar in the 2017/18 season that ends on Sept. 30, up 45 percent from the previous year, hammering local prices down by more than 15 percent in the past six months.
He served as a private in the United States Air Force, Service Battery, 181st-FA Bn HQ 34TH Air Division He graduated from the Church of Christ College in 1966. He was the senior pastor and presiding bishop of the Churches of Jesus Christ International, located at 800 Benton Pike in Cleveland.
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Toronto Police are back at a Leaside home in their investigation of alleged serial killer Bruce McArthur.
Police previously found the remains of seven men in planters on the property where 66-year-old McArthur did landscaping work and stored equipment. McArthur is accused of killing eight men.
On Wednesday, officials said police dog services “revisited the property on Mallory Crescent and provided indication that requires further excavation.”
Police also said that a search between May and June of 100 other properties related to McArthur’s business turned up nothing.
McArthur is charged with eight counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of Skandaraj Navaratnam, Selim Esen, Andrew Kinsman, Majeed Kayhan, Dean Lisowick, Soroush Mahmudi, Abdulbasir Faizi and Kirushna Kanagaratnam. Kayhan’s remains have yet to be identified.
A months-long search of McArthur’s apartment on Thorncliffe Rd. yielded more than 1,800 exhibits and 18,000 photos of the unit and its contents, police have said.
Six Zimbabwean startups have received funding from the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) as part of the country’s ICT Innovation Drive.
The ICT Innovation Drive was launched last week, aimed at backing innovative Zimbabwean startups and making their services available on platforms run by mobile operators Telecel, NetOne and Econet.
The three mobile operators will make the solutions available to their customers, while they are also contributing around one per cent of their revenues into the project.
A total of 188 applications were received for the drive, with six startups eventually chosen. They are school management software Redpen, agri-tech startup Shift Organic Technologies, e-learning platform NatiV Project, online music store Oyos, deaf communication platform Purple Signs, and e-health startup Afrimom.
KIEV, May 30 (Reuters) - Ukraine will provide protection to the Russian journalist who was the target of an assassination plot by the Russian security services, President Petro Poroshenko said on Wednesday.
Ukraine said it had foiled a plot to kill Kremlin critic Arkady Babchenko, who was declared murdered and then later turned up alive in the middle of a press briefing about the killing. Russia said Ukraine had used Babchenko as a propaganda tool.
“Ukrainian law enforcement agencies are becoming stronger every day in countering Russian aggression,” Poroshenko said on Twitter. “It is unlikely that Moscow will calm down — I’ve given an order to provide Arkady and his family with protection.”
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* Britain's FCA proposes new rules for credit card firms to help millions of customers get out of persistent debt
* Britain's FCA: if a customer is still in persistent debt after a further consecutive 18 month period, firms must take steps, such as proposing a repayment plan, to help them to repay their outstanding balances more quickly
* Britain's FCA: customers who do not respond, or who confirm that they can afford to repay faster but decline to do so, would have their ability to use card suspended (Reporting by Dasha Afanasieva)
When I asked the budtender at bare-bones, white-walled Rose City Wellness' Old Town location about the shop's focus, he told me it's all about the top shelf. And he didn't just mean top shelf, but top shelf that's ridiculously strong: The flower selection focuses on the highest percentage of THC achievable by the suppliers. The approach makes sense for the location—dead center between the various nightlife destinations west of the Willamette and east of the Heights—a zone of the city where, once the sun sets on a weekend night, people are looking to get zooted. When in Rome, sell weed with the intention of getting folks very, very high.
Bob Alvis welcomes local veterans advocate Dennis Anderson to the first installment of AV Veterans Talk, presented by Aerotech News and Review. Anderson is a retired journalist with 30 plus years experience locally, nationally, and as an embedded journalist during the war in Iraq. He is now a clinical social worker specializing in veterans health issues, on staff with High Desert Medical Group in Lancaster, Calif.
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ISTANBUL May 3 A partnership of Turkish white-goods maker Arcelik and LG Klima will produce commercial air conditioners with the LG brand, extending their agreement until 2023, it said on Wednesday.
The partnership plans an investment of some 200 million lira ($57 million) in commercial air conditioners and new technology, Arcelik Turkiye CEO Can Dincer said in a statement.
Arcelik and Koc Holding signed a joint venture agreement to manage operations of the Arcelik-LG Klima partnership at the end of October last year. Under the deal, Arcelik obtains the exclusive rights to sell LG branded commercial air conditioners in Turkey, effective from April 2017. ($1 = 3.5346 liras) (Reporting by Ebru Tuncay; Writing by Ezgi Erkoyun; Editing by Daren Butler)
BRIEF-Chukyo Bank to offer off-floor distribution of 85,000 shares
* Says it to offer an off-floor distribution of 85,000 shares on Tokyo Stock Exchange from Feb. 22 to Feb. 28
February 14, 2017, 6:40 PM | In a notice to the White House on Monday, the Office of Government Ethics said Kellyanne Conway pitching Ivanka Trump’s clothing line during an interview left “strong reason to believe” … “disciplinary action is warranted.”
SEATTLE (AP) – Boeing plans to shift another work group away from the Puget Sound region.
The Seattle Times reports (https://goo.gl/awwrNu ) the company confirmed Wednesday the work shifting to Mesa, Arizona, could involve hundreds of jobs.
The changes will affect Boeing’s Shared Services Group, which employs about 3,000 people and provides support services to Boeing’s corporate and production units.
The unit’s leadership has initiated a review and has started to tell specific groups that their jobs could be moving.
The move is part of Boeing’s drive to cut costs, which is largely responsible for the loss of more than 18,300 Boeing jobs in the state since the most recent employment peak in fall 2012.
Boeing aims to complete the reorganization by 2020.
Group president Beverly Wyse says it’s too early to know how many jobs will be moved.
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A two-member medical team from PIMS hospital on Saturday found no evidence of any heart problems in imprisoned former senator Nehal Hashmi.
Hashmi, a PML-N politician, was on Thursday sentenced to a month in prison and barred from holding public office for the next five years by the Supreme Court as punishment for a contemptuous speech he made.
The now incarcerated lawmaker was formally denotified from his Senate seat on Friday by the Election Commission of Pakistan.
As soon as he was sent to Adiala Jail, the lawmaker had complained of chest pains, after which some of his fellow party workers had pushed for his transfer to Pims.
A Pims medical team visited the jail on Saturday and, after a checkup, found that Hashmi only had cold, flu and seemed to be suffering from stress.
A man on a bicycle was following by a bear while riding on the Rails to Trails path in Farmington on Monday afternoon, according to Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection officials.
The bear came out of the woods and followed the unidentified male bicyclist in the area of the trail on New Britain Avenue near the intersection of Oak Ridge Street around 3 p.m.
DEEP officials said the bear "did not make any physical contact with him and broke away from him after a short while."
The DEEP Environmental Conservation Police were called to that area and said they "plan to put a bear trap in the area to see if they can capture this bear."
DEEP officials said there has been "no previous reports of bear activity in this area."
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Milwaukee Brewers' Eric Thames celebrates his home run off Chicago Cubs starting pitcher John Lackey, during the third inning of a baseball game Monday, April 17, 2017, in Chicago. Milwaukee Brewers' Eric Thames celebrates his home run off Chicago Cubs starting pitcher John Lackey, during the third inning of a baseball game Monday, April 17, 2017, in Chicago.
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Man armed with knives shot by Los Angeles County deputy
EL MONTE, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department says a deputy fatally shot a burglary suspect who was armed with two large kitchen-type knives.
The shooting occurred Sunday morning in unincorporated South El Monte when deputies responded to a report of a burglary in progress.
The department says deputies encountered a 40-year-old man who walked away from them and into a street, then suddenly turned and advanced toward the deputies with a knife in each hand.
One deputy fired at the man, who was pronounced dead at the scene.
Throughout the play, Aldworth said, Oliver develops and becomes more confident.
To prepare, Aldworth said he reads through the scenes with his mother a couple of times to memorize the lines.
By memorizing one scene at a time, Aldworth said by the time the troupe put it all together he’d have the lines fairly well memorized.
“I can’t say it’s easy, but I don’t spend a ridiculous amount of time on it,” Aldworth said.
Aldworth got into acting a few years ago, and has been cast in a number of roles, including several with Kempenfelt Community Players such as Michael Banks in Mary Poppins, and a movie called Summer of Discovery.
“I like doing theatre more, but the movie was cool in its own way,” Aldworth said.
The Kempenfelt Community Players production of Lionel Bart’s Oliver! runs from Feb. 8 to Feb. 18. Regular tickets are $25, seniors and student tickets are $20 and are available for purchase at the Box Office at 1 Dunlop St. W., by phone at 705-739-4228 or online at kempenfeltplayers.com.
Thousands more kids are taking care of family members in England than previously thought.
That's according to a new report by the Children's Society published on Thursday.
Young carers are kids who have to look after siblings or parents who struggle to care for themselves because of things like illnesses.
The big responsibility means many often miss out on school and free time with friends to stay at home.
The Children's Society are worried that many young carers aren't getting enough support.
Their research suggests that young carers are 50% more likely to get ill themselves, or have a disability or special educational needs than other kids.
The charity also claims one in 12 young carers in England spend more than 15 hours a week caring for a parent or sibling, and one in 20 miss school.
The report says: "Children must be allowed to thrive and enjoy their childhoods, not be forced to take caring roles that are too often inappropriate."
Captain Holt is not happy when he finds out Jake has taken his husband undercover.
Daron Clay was heading home Saturday when a man onboard his Kansas City bus started arguing over a bus transfer.
"I seen him pull the knife out of his pocket I had to fight for my life," Clay said.
Clay was worried about the mother and her two children across from them.
"I didn't want her to get hurt I didn't want the kids to get hurt, I knew that I was going to get stabbed but you know I had to fight for my life," said Clay.
The 21-year-old man pushed the knife-wielding man toward the front of the bus. As the driver slams the brakes, the suspect goes right through the windshield.
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Buchter (1-0) fired a scoreless two-thirds of an inning in a win over the Rangers on Monday, recording a strikeout.
Buchter has put together a nice stretch of effective pitching out of the bullpen, with Monday's outing serving as his fifth straight scoreless effort. The 31-year-old southpaw serves as a valued matchup-based option for manager Bob Melvin, as exemplified by the .174 BAA he owns against the 27 same-handed hitters he's faced in 2018. His work against righty bats thus far has uncharacteristically left much to be desired, however, as Buchter sports a .375 BAA against that handedness after limiting them to figures of .168 and .193 in 2016 and 2017, respectively.
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The candidates in the running to represent the riding of former Nova Scotia PC Leader Jamie Baillie have been finalized.
Larry Duchesne from the NDP, Scott Lockhart from the Liberal party, Bruce W. McCulloch from the Green Party, and Tory Rushton from the Progressive Conservatives, are the four candidates nominated in the Cumberland South by-election.
READ MORE: Jamie Baillie asked to resign as Nova Scotia’s PC leader after allegations of ‘inappropriate behaviour’
Nominations officially closed at 2 p.m. on Wednesday.
Baillie was the leader of the Tories until he resigned from his post on Jan. 24 after being accused of sexual misconduct.
Early voting for the by-election opens soon, and will be possible every Monday through Saturday up to election day on June 19.
WATCH: Nova Scotia politicians react to Jamie Baillie dismissal
On election day, eligible voters must go to an assigned poll location.
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The Baker's Cafe is presenting "Cupcake for a Cause" through Saturday. One dollar of every featured cupcake will be donated to Children's Organ Transplant Association in honor of Chris Burrier, a Findlay youth on the transplant list.
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A look back on Cookie and Lucious' tumultuous relationship just in time for Valentine's Day.
An 8-year-old boy was robbed at gunpoint in the Little Woods Saturday, according to our partners NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune.
According to the report, the boy was approached by a man in the 7200 block of Culpepper Drive. The man demanded the boy give him his keys.
The man pulled a gun on the boy when he refused, and reportedly said, "Give me the keys or I will kill you."
According to the report, the boy gave him his keys and the man fled.
No arrests have been made at the time.
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An officer of the Fuerza Publica (national police) in Alajuela and two former policemen faked a roadside police stop to intercept three people who were murdered in August last year.
The official, identified by his last name Vargas Melendez and the two ex-police, Saborío Segura and Barboza Pérez, were arrested on Monday for the alleged murder of model Isamara Alejandra Villalta Solano, 26 years old; her sentimental partner, Andrés Martín Pérez Vega, 35, and a minor, who was Villalta’s brother.
The model’s body and that of Pérez were found on August 13 on the banks of the Jesús María River, in Guadalupe de San Rafael de Esparza, Puntarenas; while the corpse of the young man, aged 17, appeared seven days later in the same place.
Vargas was head of the Grupo de Apoyo Operacional (GAO) – police tactical support group, confirmed OIJ director Walter Espinoza.
The detentions were made during raids of several homes in Tuetal, San Rafael, Desamparados and Palmares in Alajuela.
Hawktail at the Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts
Brittany Haas (fiddle), Jordan Tice (guitar), Paul Kowert (bass), and Dominick Leslie (mandolin) are HAWKTAIL. The Bluegrass quartet releases their debut album, UNLESS, on May 11.
Music fans will recognize them from their various other outfits (Punch Brothers, David Rawlings, Crooked Still, A Prairie Home Companion) and enjoy this unique instrumental offering.
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BOSTON — The jury in the trial of four Teamsters accused of threatening and harassing the cast and nonunion crew of the TV reality show "Top Chef" has told the judge there is one juror who is "assuming guilt over innocence."
The note came on the third day of deliberations.
In his note back to the jury, U.S. District Judge Douglas Woodlock said presumption of innocence "is a cardinal principle of our system of justice."
The Local 25 union members are accused of using strong-arm tactics in an attempt to extort jobs as drivers with union-scale wages. The show's host, Padma Lakshmi, testified that she was "terrified" when a Teamster confronted her outside a Boston-area restaurant where the series filmed in 2014.
A Muslim aerospace engineer has sued the Spirit Boeing Employees Association for religious discrimination stemming from a party at a lake in Wichita, Kansas.
The American Civil Liberties Union filed a federal lawsuit Friday on behalf of Munir Zanial, a Malaysian national of Indian ancestry.
The association declined to comment.
Zanial rented the group's lake last year to host a party to celebrate Malaysian Independence Day. The lawsuit alleges the association reported him out of fear he used the lake to hold a Daesh meeting.
It alleged an American flag that had been "desecrated Daesh symbols." But the flag was actually a Malaysian flag and the guests included people of Malaysian Indian ancestry, some wearing hijabs.
Spirit filed a complaint with the FBI, and the association terminated his rental benefits.
According to the Associated Press, police have arrested a third suspect after opponents to the Dakota Access pipeline hung a banner from the roof of the U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis during the Minnesota Vikings’ season finale against the Chicago Bears.
The 27-year-old woman is accused of obstructing legal process. Police haven’t released details of her role in the incident Sunday afternoon.
Two other people accused of sneaking onto a truss in the roof and rappelling down to unfurl the banner have been arrested for trespass. Formal charges are pending.
The game wasn’t interrupted, but eight rows of fans seated below the banner were cleared as a precaution.
The Dakota Access pipeline would carry oil from North Dakota to Illinois. Opponents fear it could harm the environment and American Indian artifacts. The pipeline developer disputes that.
There is a dispute in the Cambodian arts community about a new code of conduct that is set to be released by the government.
The rules are designed to protect and promote Cambodian culture and heritage, but it has got many artists worried.
Al Jazeera’s Wayne Hay reports from Phnom Penh.
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With “Roseanne,” Walt Disney Co.’s ABC took a risk by reviving not just a 20-year-old show, but a business model it had largely abandoned, in which a television or film series is inextricably linked to a single celebrity.
On Tuesday, that business model blew up.
Roseanne Barr’s racist tweet resulted in her show being canceled almost immediately...
The Port of Bellingham has appointed Alan Birdsall as its new manager of marinas. Birdsall has more than 30 years of experience at the Port, including roles as harbormaster, stormwater manager and most recently as strategic project manager.
Birdsall is responsible for the management of more than 2,000 permanent moorage slips for recreational, commercial and charter vessels at Blaine Harbor and Squalicum Harbor. His duties include managing marina personnel and budgeting to support marine-related businesses through infrastructure, programs and business-friendly policies.
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Fire officials are reminding Omahans as New Year's Eve and its celebrations approach that sky lanterns are illegal in Nebraska.
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Manchester City stars took to the nightclub to celebrate their triumph as Premier League champions.
The Manchester City stars celebrated with the clubs coaching staff first at the Australasia Restaurant and later hung out at Panacea Nightclub.
Brazilian duo of Ederson Moraes, Fernandinho and PFA Player of the Year nominee Kevin De Bruyne were spotted arriving for the get-together.
Captain Vincent Kompany, English defenders Kyle Walker and John Stones were among the players who turned out for the party.
After beating Swansea City 5-0, the Manchester City players now have 90 points and are on course to break records this season.
With four games left, Manchester City can break the total of 95 points set by Chelsea in 2005.
City now have 98 goals and could also break Chelsea’s record 103 goals in the 2009/10 season a record.
After elimination from the Champions League, City will to action in the Premier League when they take on West Ham at the London Stadium on Sunday, April 29.
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Katie Price left boozers cringing after attempting to sing the hit 90s song Set You Free by N-Trance at one of Glasgow's city centre pubs.
The ex-model was filmed making an appearance at The Bay Horse's recent karaoke night.
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Price also tried her best at CeCe Peniston’s Finally - with the DJ clapping along.
She told punters: “I want you all to sing! Come on, I’m shy!
“I’m 40 next year!”
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The pub uploaded a video of Price singing to Facebook - leaving those who watched it less than impressed.
Laura Law commented: "No idea why you even put these up she cant sing its so cringey."
Elaine Haldane labelled Price's performance "embarrassing".
The Bay Horse is known for having impromptu celebrity appearances.
Her performance was part of Katie’s meet and greet with fans.
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Crew aboard the USS Oscar Austin left from Naval Station Norfolk Monday morning for a deployment.
More than 300 crew members man the Arleigh Burke-class, guided-missile destroyer.
The Oscar Austin came back from an eight-month deployment in 2015.
Crew members recently took part in a live-fire exercise off the coast of North Carolina, along with the USS Vella Gulf, USS Leyte Gulf and USS James E. Williams.
Stay with WAVY.com for the latest news, weather and traffic updates.
Jodi Kantor, Megan Twohey and Ronan Farrow were all honored at the luncheon at Columbia University, where rapper Kendrick Lamar, winner of the music award, was also in attendance.
Two of Harvey Weinstein's accusers have watched from the audience as journalists whose work led to his arrest received their Pulitzer Prize awards.
The New York Times and The New Yorker magazine received the gold medal for public service Wednesday for reporting on decades of sexual abuse allegations against the Hollywood mogul.
The stories by Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey of The Times and Ronan Farrow for The New Yorker sparked the #MeToo movement.
Joining the luncheon at Columbia University in support of the journalistic work were Rosanna Arquette and Annabella Sciorra. The actresses are among those who have accused Weinstein of sexual misconduct, allegations he denies.
Farrow was also joined by his mother, actress Mia Farrow.
Rapper-songwriter Kendrick Lamar was there to pick up his Pulitzer Prize for music.
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Aug 14(Reuters) - Inzone Group Co Ltd
* Says it will pay cash dividend of 0.02 yuan per share (before tax) for FY 2016 to shareholders of record on Aug. 16
* The company's shares will be traded ex-right and ex-dividend on Aug. 17 and the dividend will be paid on Aug. 17
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FRANKLINTON -- Some young basketball players in Louisiana are receiving recognition after they stopped their game and dropped to their knees when a funeral procession passed.
The youngsters were playing a pickup game on the court at Franklinton Junior High School, about 60 miles north of New Orleans.
Sisters Lynn Bienvenu and Johannah Stroud tell WAFB-TV they were attending their cousin's funeral when they noticed the gesture.
Bienvenu wrote on Facebook that there was not an adult around to tell them to stop playing and the gesture meant a great deal to the family.
Residents say the school's coaches and teachers have instilled in the students the importance of showing respect when a funeral procession passes.
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Comedic and artistic tastes are subjective. Some people like Louis CK and Picasso. Others prefer Maria Bamford and Andy Warhol. The Caste of Killers Comedy Collective and Var Gallery and Studios present Subjective, where the comedians are the artists and their sets, the work of art. Each comic on display will prepare an artist statement and at the close of the show, we'll take questions and critiques from the audience. By the end of the night, our hope is that there is no question in the audience's minds: comedy is art.
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We have loads of top tips in our definitive guide to what’s on in Belfast and beyond this week.
Kicking off this Friday, October 6 read our list of the top 10 events to enjoy this week in Northern Ireland.
A diplomatic row is brewing between South Africa and Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton who claims white farmers are being persecuted and deserve to seek 'refuge in Australia.'
Lee County West was one of the schools competing in the pageant competition. (source: WALB)
Six students from both Lee County Middle East and West participant in the Lee County Middle School Pageant. (source: WALB)
Friday night six students geared up to be crowned the next Miss Lee County Middle School queen.
School organizers started this program as a fundraiser for both schools band programs.
Out of the six contestants, four competed in the People's Choice round and the other two competed in the talent round.
After that round, the first runner-up was crowned the new Miss Lee County Middle.
One student said being in the pageant helps build life-long skills.
"Pageants helps builds people's confidence and it shows them great public speaking skills. And if they don't, believe me, they will have to come see for themselves," said Sarah Jane Houston, contestant.
Students from both LCMS East and West participated in the program, which was held at Lee County High School.
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PLAZA BOWL UP FOR SALE AGAIN
THERE’S A FOR SALE SIGN ON SIOUX CITY’S PLAZA BOWL AGAIN.
THE HERITAGE BANK PURCHASED THE BOWLING ALLEY AT A SHERIFF’S SALE IN EARLY JANUARY FOR ONE MILLION THREE HUNDRED AND 50-THOUSAND DOLLARS.
CHUCK CORBETT, ATTORNEY FOR THE BANK, SAYS THE BOWLING ALLEY HAS BEEN OPERATING UNDER TEMPORARY MANAGEMENT SINCE THEN, BUT HAS REMAINED UP FOR SALE.
THE LEASE OF THE PLAZA BOWL EXPIRES MAY FIRST.
CORBETT SAYS THE BOWLING ALLEY WILL REMAIN OPEN THROUGH THAT TIME, BUT IT’S UNKNOWN IF IT WILL REMAIN OPEN AFTER MAY 1ST.
THE BANK AND THE BOWLING ALLEY HOPE TO FIND A BUYER BEFORE THAT TIME.
A DEFAULT JUDGMENT OF OVER ONE-POINT-FOUR MILLION DOLLARS RESULTED IN THE PREVIOUS OWNER, R-S-B ENTERTAINMENT, SURRENDERING THE MORTGAGE ON THE PROPERTY BACK TO HERITAGE BANK.
Islamic State group claims the man who killed 4 people in the Belgian city of Liege was a 'soldier of the caliphate'
CAIRO (AP) — Islamic State group claims the man who killed 4 people in the Belgian city of Liege was a 'soldier of the caliphate' Translator To read this article in one of Houston's most-spoken languages, click on the button below. US & World
WEST HARRISON, Ind. (AP) — Authorities say a man is dead after his all-terrain vehicle rolled and landed on top of him in southeastern Indiana.
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources says 46-year-old Daniel Woolwine of Guilford was pronounced dead Sunday afternoon at Mercy Hospital in Harrison, Ohio. The accident happened in West Harrison, Indiana, which is in Dearborn County on the state line with Ohio.
Authorities say Woolwine was checking targets and target practicing when he traversed an embankment in the ATV. Investigators say the ATV rolled, ejected Woolwine and then landed on him. Authorities say two witnesses found him trapped and called emergency responders when they couldn’t free him.
An autopsy is scheduled later this week. Authorities don’t suspect speed, alcohol or other substances were factors in the accident.
Senate OKs temporarily taking guns from dangerous people
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois Senate has sent the governor legislation allowing courts to temporarily confiscate guns from people threatening violence.
The Senate voted 43-11 Wednesday.
Democratic Sen. Julie Morrison of Deerfield is the sponsor of what is meant to be a step toward preventing gun violence.
The measure allows family members and local law enforcement to petition a court to suspend a person's gun license for six months. The person must be displaying signs that they're a threat to themselves or others. Weapons would be confiscated and kept with law enforcement.
Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner has proposed a similar plan in different legislation but it requires a prosecuting attorney to seek a judge's approval.
Rauner's spokeswoman did not immediately return a request comment.
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(WRIC/WAVY) — The FDA is alerting consumers of a recall by JFC International Inc. of Los Angeles, Calif. for their Daisho Kimchi Hot Pot Soup Base.
The company is voluntarily recalling the soup base because it was found to contain undeclared Crustacean Shellfish (Shrimp, Crab).
Individuals who have allergies to shellfish run the risk of a serious, life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume the product. One incident has been reported to date in connection with this issue.
The products were distributed between October of 2016 to January of 2018 to retail stores and other food service operators in Virginia, as well as several other states.
The Daisho Kimchi Hot Pot Soup Base comes in a red, aluminum pouch, and the lot code is found to the left of the barcode.
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1 (800) 633-1004, Monday through Friday, or via e-mail at consserv@jfc.com.
Three-alarm fire damages First Baptist Church in Cullen
CULLEN, La. - A community church is damaged after a late night fire in Cullen, local media reports.
According to KTBS, witnesses say the fire started around 10 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Cullen, located in the 1000 block of Henrietta White Boulevard.
Sources say the church may be a total loss.
No other information is immediately available. KTBS reports that fire crews remained on the scene as of 11 p.m.
May 3 Zumiez Inc
* Zumiez Inc. reports april 2017 sales results
* April sales $56.5 million
* April same store sales rose 7.8 percent
* Zumiez Inc- Comparable sales increased 7.8% for four-week period compared to a comparable sales decrease of 6.0% in year ago period
* Expects Q1 2017 net loss per share to be towards low end of its guidance range of $0.17 to $0.21 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
16-year-old Jack Bergeson may already have a leg-up in the Kansas gubernatorial race.
As The Topeka Capital-Journal reports, the Wichita high school student appeared on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” from his bedroom via video on Wednesday night, explaining his reason for running – that he is hoping to engage younger voters, even though he himself, cannot vote.
"Ever since Gov. Brownback and Trump, I’ve started to notice politics is kind of degenerating in our country. We need to get the younger generation involved in order to fix that," he told the late night TV host.
Bergeson is in favor of legalizing medical marijuana, which prompted Kimmel to joke, "Who would have guessed they’d be for marijuana legalization.”
Kimmel also gave Bergeson some words of encouragement: “A few years ago I would have said this is impossible, but now it probably isn’t. It might even be probable that you could be the next governor of Kansas.”
Bergeson was also featured in the Kansas City Star and New York Post.
Police are searching for a man suspected of robbing Meatheads Restaurant in Oak Lawn, officials said.
Police said the man entered the restaurant at 11026 S. Cicero Ave. and displayed a silver handgun Monday night during the robbery.
He fled the scene after an alarm was activated, police said.
No injuries were reported.
The man is described as being in his late 40s or early 50s, 6-feet-1-inch tall, about 220 pounds, with a scruffy beard, police said witnesses reported.
He was wearing blue jeans, a gray sweater and a golf-style hat, according to Oak Lawn police.
Police are asking anyone with information to call 708-422-8292.
Frank Vaisvilas is a freelance reporter at the Daily Southtown.
Sandy Betts says she's convinced she escaped the infamous Zodiac killer nearly 50 years ago, and has been obsessed with bringing him to justice ever since. Jerry Johnson, on the other hand, has been hooked on the case since a law enforcement officer came to him in his capacity as a federal agent in the late 1960s, with a story of a Zodiac encounter.
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JLO said she was going home to spend New Year with her fam and low and behold she was seen with her alleged Boo Drake!
While they have been seen together, we have a sneaky feeling it’s just because they have new music coming out together and they’re trying to get some attention…but this seems like a lot huh?
Jennifer was spotted at Drake’s show in Vegas on NYE, they the 2 were seen gambling on New Year’s day at MGM!
Take a look at the pics here: JLO and Drake in Vegas for NYE
Alright – what’s the deal right?
Is this relationship real? Or real convenient for their new music coming out?
Welcome to our live coverage of all the day's biggest stories, traffic and travel from across Cornwall on Saturday, February 3, 2018.
We'll be looking at all the traffic across the region's roads, including the A30 and A38, until this evening, so keep checking back to make sure you get wherever you're going as quickly and safely as possible.
We will of course also be breaking news as it happens and keeping an eye on the weather.
It's Jeff here until I hand over to the late team this evening.
If you've seen something going on and want us to check it out, or have a traffic update for us, please get in touch - tweet us at @CornwallLive or see our Facebook page .
The librarians from Lee County Library are here to say "Libraries Rock!" They have planned activities for kids of all ages at all the branches, and a cool summer reading program that gives every student the opportunity to earn the title of "Hall of Fame Reader."
Baku. 13 April. REPORT.AZ/ A new director has been appointed to Heydar Aliyev Baku Deep Water Jacket Factory of the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan Republic (SOCAR).
The SOCAR spokesperson Nizamaddin Guliyev told Report.
According to him, Roman Naghiyev has been appointed to this post. Prior to this position, he worked at the “Azəriqaz” Production Union of the company and substituted Ayaz Garayev in his new post, who died in 2015.
WOLFSBURG, Germany (Reuters) - Volkswagen expects cash outflows of 4-5 billion euros ($4.7-5.9 billion) next year in relation to the dieselgate emissions cheating scandal, the carmaker’s Chief Financial Officer Frank Witter told journalists on Monday. A Volkswagen logo is pictured at the International Auto Show in Mexico City, Mexico November 23, 2017. REUTERS/Henry Romero“I am not at all relaxed with regard to the diesel issue,” Witter said. The figure is below the up to 17 billion euros in outflows expected this year. Dieselgate has so far cost the company more than 25 billion euros and contributed to a strategy shift in the sector towards electric vehicles, with most manufacturers having announced far-reaching investment packages. ($1 = 0.8482 euros)
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Live from the Liberty Theater in Eunice, Louisiana, a Grand Ole Opry style Cajun & Zydeco music show in French and English.
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Revelers around the world have been welcoming 2017 with crackling fireworks displays and loud cheering, saying goodbye to a year filled with political surprises, prolonged conflicts and the deaths of several beloved performers. A woman runs after confetti picked up by wind while celebrating the new year at Times Square, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in New York.
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Benevento seem inches away from getting ex-Arsenal wing-back and French international Bacary Sagna. According to Sky Sport (via Football Italia ), it seems like Bacary Sagna accepted Benevento's proposal as he is set to become one of their new players. According to Calciomercato.com sources, the player should soon put pen to paper on a deal with the Serie A side as there are only a few details left to be resolved. Sagna is a free-agent so this move won't cost Benevento anything (other than the player's salary). He became a free agent last summer as his deal with Manchester City expired. He hasn't played football since as he is now ready to give it another go.Sagna most notably played for Arsenal and Manchester City in the EPL as this will be his first ever experience in the Italian Serie A. Benevento are rock bottom in the Serie A standings as they are hoping that the French defender can help them turn their season around...
This morning I had the opportunity to walk along King St. and experience the transit pilot.
What an inviting place! The roadway is peaceful and sidewalks are vibrant. Streetcars glide by without impediment. Motorists move well because — surprise! — there are fewer of them.
As climate change becomes more pressing, all our streets need to respond.
By facilitating walking, cycling and transit — and bringing new trees — the pilot has turned King St. into a climate change solution.
City council and staff got this one right and deserve our thanks.
MARION (AP) — Authorities say an Ohio man has been charged criminally after using Facebook Live to record a beating.
The Marion Star reports 30-year-old Thomas Patton, of Marion, was indicted Wednesday on one count of felonious assault.
Marion police say Patton was arrested after officers found video posts on his Facebook page that included the beating and one in which he says he’d punch the first person he saw walking down the street.
Police say officers responded Sept. 20 to a call about a 21-year-old man who said he’d been assaulted by a stranger. An affidavit says the man was punched in the face several times and received treatment for a broken nose.
Police say Patton admitted to the assault after being arrested.
Court records don’t indicate whether Patton has an attorney.
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NHK yx Koyxen, real name Kohei Matsunaga, will release a new EP via Zurich-based experimental label -OUS.
Combining a career as a celebrated architect and illustrator in Japan with a 20-year career as a musician, he's a prolific producer who boats a steady stream of solo releases and numerous collaborations with the likes of Sean Booth from Autechre, Conrad Schnitzler, and Sensation from the Jungle Brothers.
Having recently released an LP on DFA, he's now set to drop his Parallel Tempo EP for -OUS. We're told to expect "guttural acid," with "intricate percussive elements" over the course of nine minutes.
Parallel Tempo EP will be the Japanese artist's first release on -OUS, and follows releases on Mille Plateaux, PAN, and Diagonal, to name a few.
Tracklisting
A1. Parallel Displacement
A2. Blue and Purple Horses
B1. M
B2. Strange Gesture
B3. Universal Gesture
Parallel Tempo EP will land on February 23.
At least 25 people — including two children — died Monday after a van crashed into a pickup truck and burst into flames in Thailand, police told CNN.
The crash happened in Ban Bueng District, Chonburi Province, about 114 kilometers (71 miles) southeast of Bangkok, when the van driver lost control and veered across the highway into oncoming traffic, said Lt. Col. Viroj Chiemcharas, deputy chief to the Ban Bueng Provincial Police Station.
In the van, 14 people were killed and one person survived, he said.
In the pickup truck, nine adults and two children were killed and one person survived.
The two survivors are being treated at local hospitals.
The cause of accident is still under investigation, police say.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise has developed a Spaceborne computer that'll be tested at the International Space Station to see if it can withstand trips to Mars. Mark Fernandez, lead developer for the NASA project, joined us to talk about the technology and why a private company like HP is getting involved. Afterwards, we'll look at news that State Department workers in Cuba may have suffered from an "acoustic attack."
The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Friday granted regular bail to the former SP of Punjab Police Salwinder Singh in the corruption and rape case registered against him in 2016. Salwinder’s bail plea, which he had filed in July, was allowed by the single bench of Justice A B Chaudhari. He is accused of demanding a bribe of Rs 50,000 for dropping a criminal case and sexually assualting the accused’s wife. The bail plea had been earlier turned down by the lower court.
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State of New Hampshire wants control of wastewater permits
DOVER, N.H. (AP) — New Hampshire could move to handle its own wastewater permitting instead of the federal Environmental Protection Agency under a bill.
The Portsmouth Herald reports the bill would allow the state to spend $350,000 to explore the steps needed to delegate the Environmental Protection Agency's authority over wastewater permitting to the N.H. Department of Environmental Services.
New Hampshire is one of four states where EPA has such permitting authority.
The bill passed the state Senate Thursday. The legislation faces further votes.
Dover, Portsmouth and Rochester officials claim the EPA hasn't always considered local tax implications and science when making permitting decisions.
The three cities discharge treated wastewater into the Great Bay estuary. They've spent millions to fight the EPA's efforts to lower the maximum amount of nitrogen allowed in such discharge.
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A 23-year-old man has been charged in connection with a road collision that killed a two-year-old girl in Coupar Angus last October.
Harlow Edwards died on 13 October after two cars crashed into each other on the A94 Forfar Road in Coupar Angus.
Her six-year-old brother and 17-year-old sister were both seriously injured in the incident.
The man is expected to appear at Perth Sheriff Court and a report has been sent to the procurator fiscal.
The rain is expected to enter the Albany area around 8:00 a.m. just as students begin to head to school. For the nearly 6,000 Dougherty County students that ride the bus to school, the showers could make for a wet wait at the bus stop.
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As TODAY Wellness kicks off, celebrity fitness trainer Bob Harper tests Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager on their health knowledge, emceeing a game called “Wheel of Wellness.” Quick: Which has more health benefits, wine or beer?
The CTG is a completely unique organization with the dual mission of supporting the theatre community.
At the same time providing the public with information, access and opportunities relating to live theatre events across Colorado.
Check out our new layout and look at our auditions page to keep up to date with events and current goings on.
"Picnic in Paris" Festival and Car Show: Floor It! (12pm)
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church (Union Grove) 1501 172nd Ave., Union Grove, Wisconsin 53182
Former Defense Secretary and CIA director Leon Panetta said Trump's 'calm before the storm' comment last night was not helpful to the military leaders.
Source: CNN
By: Charles Curtis | February 15, 2017 8:31 am
Tennis star Genie Bouchard is among the athletes appearing in the 2017 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition.
Here are a few of the photos shot in Turks and Caicos:
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue PHOTOS –> https://t.co/RvNpGR7Ihl pic.twitter.com/EWnpUiJ3d5 — Genie Bouchard Site (@GenieBSite) February 15, 2017
She joins other tennis stars in this year’s edition including Caroline Wozniacki and Serena Williams, along with Olympians Simone Biles and Aly Raisman.
SANDY, Utah — Kyle Beckerman scored his 41st career MLS goal in the 82nd minute, and Real Salt Lake beat the Houston Dynamo 2-1 on Wednesday night.
Salt Lake (6-6-1) has won 10 of its last 11 home games, conceding just 12 goals. Houston (5-4-3) lost for the first time in five games.
Luis Silva put RSL in front in the 34th minute by heading in Sebastian Saucedo's cross.
Beckerman, who entered having played every minute of every RSL game this season, came in as a substitute in the 64th. Eighteen minutes later, Beckerman had a corner kick chested to his feet and he sent a left-footed shot off the far post and in.
Police are investigating reports that two 15-year-old girls, who are known to one another, have been seriously sexually assaulted.
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The incidents took place on separate occasions. The first incident happened at Courtenay Park in Newton Abbot between 6pm on Saturday 30 September and 9pm on Sunday 1 October.
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The second incident happened in the grounds near Forde House, Brunel Road, and near Sainsbury’s local on East Street between 8.30pm on Tuesday 3 October and 2am on Wednesday 4 October.
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Police are carrying out enquiries which included scenes of crime officers conducting forensics at woodland in Newton Abbot.
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The girls and their families are being supported by officers and police enquiries continue.
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If anyone has any information contact police on 101 or email 101@dc.police.uk quoting CR/085913/17.
ISLAMABAD, Oct 6 (APP): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)
Friday announced 15-member ODI squad for the five-match ODI series against Sri Lanka beginning from October 13 to October 23 in the UAE.
The national selection committee headed by Inzamam ul Haq
after consultation with head coach Mickey Arthur and captain Sarfraz Ahmed, said a PCB press release issued here.
Inzamam said the Champions Trophy team has been retained except Azhar Ali, who has been rested for the ODI series to gain full fitness.
“Imam ul Haq has been selected in the squad keeping his
performance in the domestic circuit and to give a chance to a youngster in the home conditions,” he said.
The squad includes Ahmed Shehzad, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Hafeez, Babar Azam, Shoaib Malik, Sarfraz Ahmed (Captain), Imad Wasim, Shahdab Khan, Faheem Ashraf, Hasan Ali, Mohammed Amir, Ruman
Raees, Junaid Khan, Haris Sohail and Imam ul Haq.
9am-12pm. Fit For Fun Center. Beat the heat with Water Works, a chance for kids ages 5 and under to play outdoor water games and enjoy a snack. Wear a swimsuit and bring a towel. Adults admitted free, kids $5. For more information visit, www.fitforfuncenter.com.
New York (AP) — Cotton No. 2 Futures on the IntercontinentalExchange (ICE) Monday:
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Ekso Bionics Holdings Inc
* Ekso Bionics announces commencement of $34 million rights offering
* Ekso Bionics Holdings Inc - ‍plans to raise gross proceeds of up to $34.0 million through rights offering of up to 34 million shares of common stock Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
European Union High Representative Federica Mogherini, right, reaches out to shake hands with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after participating in a media conference at the EU Council building in Brussels on Monday, Dec. 11, 2017. Virginia Mayo AP Photo
MERIDEN, Conn. (AP) — Authorities are seeking the public’s help in identifying four people who stole almost $60,000 worth of painkillers from a Connecticut pharmacy.
Meriden police say the theft happened during the afternoon of May 21 at the Walgreens Pharmacy on East Main Street.
Surveillance footage posted to the department’s Facebook page shows two people jumping into the pharmacy window. Officials say the four people in the photos stole ‘highly potent pain pills.”
With a county voucher program set to expire at the end of next month, Hawaii Island legislators are once again hoping to secure state funding that would help residents combat invasive little fire ants. All eight of the island's representatives in the House have signed on to House Bill 481, introduced by Rep. Richard Onishi, D-Hilo, Keaau, Kurtistown, Volcano.
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SACRAMENTO COUNTY -- Friends and family were searching near Sherman Island in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta for 27-year-old David Kempker on Monday, a week since he was last seen.
Kempker, who lives in Concord, was reported missing on Tuesday.
Missing person flyers have been posted in the area along Highway 160. Kempker's car was found by Sacramento County Sheriff's deputies on Wednesday along the highway in a remote area.
Kempker's loved ones describe him as an avid outdoorsman, who loved fishing.
The public is encouraged to call 925-603-5836 if anyone has information regarding Kempker's whereabouts.
Barcelona against Chelsea has got everyone's mouths watering in the Champions League last 16, but Lionel Messi would probably have preferred a different opponent.
Messi is unquestionably one of the best ever to play the game with 525 goals for Barcelona since his debut in 2004.
In that time he has won 29 major trophies with the Catalan giants, including eight LaLiga titles and four Champions Leagues.
Lionel Messi: Has never scored in 8 appearances against Chelsea -- It's his worst record against a team in his career pic.twitter.com/yBcYErQXTe — WhoScored.com (@WhoScored) December 11, 2017
Individual honours have come his way too with five Ballons d'Or and four European Golden Shoe awards.
He will go into the last 16 just three short of a century of Champions League goals, however, scoring against Chelsea is something he has never done in eight attempts.
The Argentine maestro has recorded 29 shots in those meetings with the Premier League club without success, a duck he will hope to break in 2018.
BRASILIA, April 12 A corruption investigation into dozens of senior lawmakers and a third of Brazilian President Michel Temer's cabinet will not affect a key pension reform vote in Congress, Finance Minister Henrique Meirelles told Reuters on Wednesday.
In a phone interview, Meirelles said he continues to expect the reform to be approved in the first half of the year, but acknowledged that a vote in August would not be a problem. (Reporting by Marcela Ayres; Writing by Alonso Soto; Editing by Leslie Adler)
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Cape Town – Police watchdog IPID will brief Parliament’s police committee on Wednesday, for the first time since the return of Robert McBride as its head.
The Independent Police Investigative Directorate will present its Budget Review and Recommendations Report to MPs and brief them on its high-profile cases.
This is expected to include the investigation against acting police commissioner Khomotso Phahlane for alleged corruption and defeating the ends of justice.
IPID is looking into how he managed to pay for an R8m home in the luxurious Sable Hills Waterfront Estate, north of Pretoria, on a career policeman's salary.
The public war between Phahlane and IPID intensified this week with the arrest of investigator Paul O’Sullivan and lawyer Sarah Jane Trent. They are also investigating Phahlane.
JAMSHORO: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Friday said that golden jubilee of PPP foundation day will be celebrated with enthusiasm and ‘jiyala fervour’ on November 30.
Chairing a meeting at Bilawal House on Friday, the PPP chief said that the party zealots will reiterate their commitment, conviction and allegiance to the party and its ideology for a peaceful, prosperous, and democratic Pakistan.
He said that PPP founder Zulfikar Ali Bhutto had established the party 50 years ago to serve the people of the country without any discrimination.
Those who attended the meeting included Chaudhry Manzoor Ahmed, Senator Sherry Rehman and PPP leader Faisal Karim Kundi.
"Details of this case have come to light that have further underscored the senselessness of this act, as it has not been ruled out that Blaze's sexual orientation could have been the reason for his murder," Nguyen said. "This is a sad and heartbreaking prospect for all."
The FBI is investigating a bank robbery in Kansas City, MO.
The robbery happened Monday at Citizens Bank and Trust, located at 8405 N. Oak Trafficway.
The suspect is described as a white male aged approximately 35 years old. He's about 6'4" and has a medium build.
He was wearing black sunglasses and a cream-colored hooded sweatshirt with a hood pulled over his head.
The man gave a teller a demand note and demanded cash; no weapon was displayed.
He was last seen heading northbound on North Oak in a dark grey, four-door Mazda with silver hubcaps.
This is a developing story. Stay tuned to KCTV5 News for more.
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Australians are well aware of the dangers of ocean swimming, but a new report suggests it's inland waterways that present an even more deadly risk.
In the past decade and a half, more than 1,100 Australians died accidentally in rivers, creeks or dams.
Of the victims, four out of five were men, and more than half were drunk or on drugs at the time.
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Thousand’s of Tourists Watch the First Sun Rise of 2017 Atop of Phu Chi Fa in Chiang Rai
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CHIANG RAI – Phu Chi Fa Forest Park Chief Sanit Homnan said as many as 3,640 New Years holiday makers visited the national park in the Tap Tao, Thoeng District over the weekend.
Despite the rain, it did not discourage holidaymakers from climbing to the top of the mountain to see the stunning views of Chiang Rai and experience the cooler weather.
Each year, people from all over Thailand come to visit this popular tourist attraction when the mountain-tops are covered in fog. Tourists all awaited the first sunrise of 2017 which came at 7.20 am.
New Years revellers rejoiced as soon as the sunlight broke through the dense fog.
The temperature recorded in Phu Chi Fa was 15 degrees Celsius at night and remained cold during the day.
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On this week's episode of Talk of the Town:
Johnny Morton and Luke Saunders review Cheltenham Town's 1-1 home draw with Barnet.
They look ahead to this weekend's trip to struggling Grimsby Town.
There is also analysis of Gary Johnson's January transfer business, which saw him bring in five loan players and one permanent signing.
Listen here:
Cheltenham's January signings:
Emmanuel Onariase (Rotherham United, loan)
Sanmi Odelusi (Colchester, free)
Elijah Adebayo (Fulham, loan)
Ilias Chatzitheodoridis (Brentford, loan)
Joe Rodon (Swansea City, loan)
Jake Andrews (Bristol City, loan)
Brr… South Florida some areas woke up into the upper 40’s this Monday!
Brr… it was chilly for South Florida. This is how we woke up this morning! pic.twitter.com/HuO2UC8jiT — Vivian Gonzalez (@VivianGonzalez7) December 11, 2017
Look for another reinforcing front to cross through dry Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. This will keep the sweater weather going through Friday ahead of yet another cold front. However, look for high pressure to slowly slide to east and into the western Atlantic Ocean over the weekend. That will allow the wind to swing off the ocean and temperatures to moderate back to seasonal values.
Have a wonderful day South Florida and make it a safe one!
Vivian Gonzalez
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Dollar subdued as Trump probe, weak U.S. data overshadow Fed
TOKYO The dollar nursed losses on Thursday, after weak U.S. inflation data left investors wondering if the Federal Reserve would be able to follow up its latest rate hike with another later this year.
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - Peregrine Pharmaceuticals Inc:
* PEREGRINE PHARMACEUTICALS REPORTS FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR SECOND QUARTER OF FISCAL YEAR 2018 AND RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
* Q2 LOSS PER SHARE $0.31
* - COMPANY MAINTAINS ITS MANUFACTURING REVENUE GUIDANCE FOR FULL FY 2018 OF $50 MILLION - $55 MILLION
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© Sputnik/ Sergei Guneev South Stream Gas Pipeline Project is Out of Agenda - Russian Energy Minister
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MOSCOW (Sputnik)In December 2014, Russia canceled the planned pipeline, which would go through Bulgaria, Serbia and Hungary and opted for Turkish Stream project instead.
"The [South Stream] project will probably be carried out," Ilingin said at a business forum in the city of Varna, as quoted by the Bulgarian Dnevnik news outlet on Wednesday.
Ilingin referenced Russian President Vladimir Putin's 2016 words about the importance of firm guarantees from Bulgaria.
According to the trade representative, Russian investors are interested in other projects that could be carried out in the port of Varna, whose location has lately proved very profitable.
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On the eve of 71st Independence Day of India, Nyoooz spoke to youngsters to understand how they see India’s Independence.
Personnel stationed at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, take tests during a “DSST/CLEP-a-thon,” Feb. 11, 2017. The CLEP-a-thon was a testing marathon during which service members took DANTES Subject Standardized Test exams and College Level Examination Program tests. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cynthia A. Innocenti)
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BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — An Argentine government ministry has stumbled out of the gate for 2017, forced to apologize for a map that failed to show the Falklands Islands as Argentine territory.
The Social Development Ministry responded to an uproar by posting a tweet on Monday apologizing for map included in an otherwise unremarkable New Year greeting, which expressed the hope that 2017 "finds us united and in peace."
Failure to include the Falklands on the image of Argentina outraged some veterans of the country's failed 1982 attempt to conquer the British-held islands, which Argentines call the Malvinas.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on diplomacy between the United States and North Korea (all times local):
2:50 p.m.
A North Korean official has arrived in New York for talks with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo ahead of what the White House says is an "expected" summit between President Donald Trump and North Korea's Kim Jong Un.
Kim Yong Chol is a former military intelligence chief and one of the North Korean leader's most trusted aides. He is the highest-level representative from the North to set foot in the United States since 2000.
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South Korea's Yonhap news agency reported that Kim landed shortly after 2 p.m. on an Air China flight from Beijing. Associated Press journalists saw the plane touch down at New York's JFK International Airport and the North Korean delegation get off the plane.
The visit comes ahead of a summit planned for June 12, which Trump canceled but now says may take place after all.
WASHINGTON, April 24 (Reuters) - The Trump administration plans to nominate Admiral Harry Harris, the head of the U.S. Pacific Command who has been nominated to be the next U.S. ambassador to Australia, to fill the long-vacant post of ambassador to South Korea instead, a senior U.S. official said on Tuesday.
Another source with knowledge of the situation said President Donald Trump's nominee to be secretary of state, Mike Pompeo, had asked Harris to take the post in Seoul, which has been vacant since Trump took office in January last year.
Both sources spoke on condition of anonymity. There was no immediate comment from the White House. (Reporting by David Brunnstrom and John Walcott Editing by James Dalgleish)
© Sputnik/ Alexander Kovalev Pentagon Orders Operational Flight Software Upgrades for F-16 Weapons System
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) has received a $13.4 million US Army contract to provide engineering and software support services to the Kingdom of Jordan, the Department of Defense said in a press release.
"SAIC [of] McLean, Virginia was awarded a $13.4 million modification to Foreign Military Sales (Jordan) contract for engineering and software support services," the announcement stated on Monday.
The Science Applications International Corporation is an American company headquartered in Tysons Corner, Virginia that provides government services and information technology support, according to published reports.
5-Year-Old Girl Shot During New Year’s Eve Party
by Jeff Sanders
Authorities say a 5-year-old girl was shot and killed during a New Year’s Eve party in Athens.
Local media report that Limestone County Sheriff Mike Blakely says officers went to a home a few minutes after midnight and found the girl shot in the chest.
A news release from the sheriff says investigators determined that a man, identified as Fidel Rodriguez, was suspected of firing several rounds into the yard where the girl was found.
The sheriff says they don’t believe at this time that it was an intentional shooting.
The release says Rodriguez left the scene before deputies arrived but was found at his home Sunday morning. He was taken into custody but no charges have been filed.
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WASHBURN, Ark. (KFSM) – Sebastian County deputies are conducting a death investigation in Washburn township, according to Lt. Philip Pevehouse.
Authorities conducted two search warrants on a home and a trailer in the 9800 block of Highway 10 Monday(Jan. 2) morning, according to Pevehouse.
5NEWS Reporter Laura Simon saw two bodies on gurneys being taken out of the home and into the coroner’s truck.
Sebastian County Prosecutor, Dan Shue, was seen leaving the house. The only comment he made to 5NEWS Reporter Laura Simon was that it was a “sad, sad scene.”
No other details are being released at this time, stay with 5NEWS for updates.
BERLIN — Germany says it doesn't believe Bashar Assad can continue as Syria's leader under a future peace agreement.
Foreign Ministry spokesman Martin Schaefer says that Assad's forces capturing eastern Aleppo and other parts of northern Syria "strengthens the regime" and its hand in political negotiations.
But Schaefer told reporters in Berlin on Monday that Germany's assessment that "Assad can't play a permanent role in a peaceful future for Syria" hasn't changed now that his forces are blamed for 300,000 deaths in the six-year war.
Schaefer said opposition groups wouldn't accept any deal to form a transitional government unless Assad's powers were sharply curtailed.
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland's media regulator has imposed a fine of nearly 1.5 million zlotys ($420,000) on a private news channel for what it alleges was unfair reporting during a political crisis last year.
The broadcaster, TVN24, said it will appeal what it called an "unfounded" penalty.
The move comes amid reports that Poland's ruling Law and Justice party is seeking a state takeover of TVN24, which is owned by an American company, Scripps Networks Interactive, and whose reporting is sometimes critical of the government.
The National Broadcasting Council said in a statement Monday that TVN24 coverage of street protests in December 2016 violated the law by "propagating illegal activities and promoting behavior that threatens security."
Scripps Networks Interactive, based in Knoxville, Tennessee, is being bought out by Discovery Communications.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Police say R&B singer Trey Songz has been arrested on suspicion of felony domestic violence for punching a woman at a Los Angeles party.
LAPD spokesman Officer Drake Madison says Songz, whose real name is Tremaine Neverson, turned himself in at a Hollywood police station Monday morning.
Jail records show the 33-year-old was released about two hours later on $50,000 bail.
Andrea Buera said at a news conference last week that she was the woman Songz had assaulted. Buera said he punched her repeatedly because he was upset she was talking to another man at a party Feb. 18.
Songz attorney Shawn Chapman Holley did not immediately respond to messages seeking comment.
Songz tweeted Monday that he was being lied about and falsely accused for someone else's personal gain.
Jason is a singer/songwriter and guitarist from Prestonsburg, KY. His musical style sits in the wheelhouse of southern rock, blues and country influences like Bob Seger, George Jones, Lee Bailey and Freddie King. Jason was the 2014 Country Music Highway Road to Fame Winner.
Gretchen’s 40th birthday party was lit. Producer-Gone-DJ Dan had his 3rd gig, and according to many attendees, he made no mistakes and would be rehired.
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Sacramento police are investigating a homicide at the Taco Bell on the corner of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Fruitridge Road. Police say the victim of a shooting walked into the fast food restaurant just after 11:30 a.m. Sunday.
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Millionaire's 5,000 pigeons hobby
Viktor Kharlashin won't say how much he has spent on his bird farm, but it's one of the biggest in Europe.
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BALTIMORE — An unusual smell prompted an evacuation and a hazardous materials response at a Baltimore high school. But after five people were taken to the hospital complaining of upset stomachs, fire officials discovered the source of the smell: a pumpkin spice air freshener.
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School was evacuated Thursday afternoon after students and teachers detected a strong smell on the third floor. Several people reported difficulty breathing.
The fire department and a hazardous materials team were called. Fire spokesman Roman Clark said two students and three adults were taken to the hospital for stomach ailments.
Then, firefighters located a pumpkin spice air aerosol plugged into an outlet in a classroom.
Classes at the school resumed Friday.
The FBI late Wednesday is investigating a report of a dirty bomb on a ship at the Wando Terminal, which is located at the Port of Charleston.
The terminal has been evacuated, along with a section of the Cooper River, reports said. The threat is for the vessel more than the public, authorities reportedly said. They are investigating out of an abundance of caution.
Capt. Greg Stump, the commander for the Coast Guard sector in Charleston, said a number of law enforcement agencies are on the scene. He said a YouTube “conspiracy theorist” made a claim about a threat on board one of the ships, ABCNews4.com reported.
The report said the ship in question is the Maersk Memphis.
A Donegal Councillor is hitting out at Irish Water, saying a delay in identifying a problem which has affected supplies between Ramelton and Letterkenny since Saturday is intolerable.
Irish Water say repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Letterkenny, Ramelton Road, Killycreen, Prablin, Glenleary, Arddrumman, Carrowcashel, Cairn Hill, Killydonnell, Carrygault, Shellfield and surrounding areas in Co. Donegal.
Up until late this morning, the problem had not been identified, with Cllr Ian Mc Garvey saying he’s never seen such a delay in identifying and resolving a water problem.
Cllr Mc Garvey says there are also serious problems with communications…………
You may finally stop playing Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on your Nintendo Switch later this year, when the newest Super Mario game comes out. The first trailer showing Mario’s new disguising abilities was released yesterday at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in Los Angeles.
In Super Mario Odyssey, you’ll travel around the galaxy jumping, collecting coins and using your hat to control enemies. Or CAP-ture them. This includes traditional Mario enemies, but also tanks, dinosaurs and other creatures!
The Super Mario Odyssey trailer is the strangest thing I’ve seen today https://t.co/rkqeNb4SO5 pic.twitter.com/YmmphsGB06 — TNW (@TheNextWeb) June 14, 2017
You’ll be able to join Mario on his newest adventure on the Nintendo Switch this October. But just remember when you get Super Mario Odyssey, don’t put the cartridge in your mouth, it will taste really bad.
TULSA, Okla. – Police in Tulsa say they are searching for clues after the body of a 32-year-old man was found behind a church.
Authorities tell FOX 23 that the victim was found behind Victory Christian Church early Sunday morning.
Investigators say the man, who appeared homeless, suffered from several gunshot wounds.
The victim’s body was found by a bus driver near the church’s yellow buses.
Authorities say he has been identified but they are not releasing his name yet.
April 13 The controversial Dakota Access Pipeline will begin interstate crude oil delivery on May 14, according to a filing with the U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
Energy Transfer Partners on Thursday filed what is known as a tariff, which lays out details about the line and the oil to be delivered.
The Dakota Access line runs from western North Dakota to Patoka, Illinois. (Reporting by David Gaffen; Editing by Sandra Maler)
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho was keen on making four major signings in the summer and Perisic was among the names on the shortlist to add greater depth in the wide areas.
But Inter were reluctant to let the Croatian leave unless their £50million+ valuation of the player was met.
United failed to make the desired bid and were forced to drop their interest in Perisic and a few weeks later, the winger sign a new five-year contract with the Inter.
MOSCOW (Sputnik) — Some 83 percent of Russian citizens have positive and favorable attitude toward country's President Vladimir Putin, a poll by Russia’s non-profit Levada Center showed on Wednesday.
The poll revealed that at least 49 percent of the respondents respect, 20 percent sympathize with, and 14 percent admire Putin. The poll added that a mere 10 percent of respondents express indifference toward the Russian president.
With regard toward former Soviet leaders, 47 percent and 46 percent of respondents said they had positive attitudes toward Leonid Brezhnev and Joseph Stalin, respectively.
Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev was the least popular among respondents, with only 15 percent of respondents saying that they had favorable attitudes toward him.
The poll was conducted between January 20 and January 23 and sampled 1600 adult people throughout Russia.
WWII POW from US identified, being buried at Arlington
NEW YORK (AP) — A New York City soldier who died in a Japanese prisoner of war camp during World War II is being buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
The burial will be conducted Monday afternoon for Army Pvt. Raymond Sinowitz of the Bronx. The Pentagon announced last week that his remains had been identified and returned to his family for burial with full military honors.
Military officials say the 25-year-old soldier was stationed in the Philippines when Japanese forces invaded the day after the attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941.
Sinowitz was among the thousands of American servicemen taken prisoner in 1942. He died that September.
After the war his unidentified remains were reinterred in a Manila cemetery. His remains were exhumed in 2017 and later identified through DNA analysis.
(AP) – The Trump administration is methodically remaking government policy on reproductive health – moving to limit access to birth control and abortion and bolstering abstinence-only sex education.
Social and religious conservatives praise the administration for promoting “a culture of life.” But women’s-rights activists and some medical experts say the changes could increase unintended pregnancies and abortions.
President Donald Trump says he’s delivering on his anti-abortion campaign promises. Most of the changes involve regulations under the administration’s direct control. They include a proposal to bar federally funded family planning clinics from making abortion referrals and separately allowing more employers who cite moral or religious reasons to opt out of no-cost birth control for women workers.
Trump also is appointing numerous federal judges – including Justice Neil Gorsuch – backed by anti-abortion groups.
The Education Department is getting social media criticism after misspelling the name of a prominent African-American sociologist - and then The United States Tennis Association has apologized after an outdated version of the German national anthem that later became associated wit The University of Dayton women's basketball team ended its 11-game winning streak with a tough 52-39 loss at George Washington Sunday.
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Joplin High School students will have new options to get to school when they head back to class next month.
Construction crews are adding a new entrance and exit to the campus just west of 20th and Indiana. It leads to the parking lot next to the performing arts wing of the building. Drivers will be limited to right hand turns both to enter and exit.
"The A parking lot which is what we call it in front of the performing arts center has kind of been targeted for quite some time to have an entrance and exit onto 20th Street. We feel like this will help the congestion in the parking lot,” says Kerry Sachetta.
This project means there are now three entrances to the Joplin High School campus. Work is expected to wrap up by the end of the month.
BEIJING (Reuters) - China on Tuesday reiterated calls for restraint on the Korean peninsula, saying it hoped all sides could put out the flames, not add oil to the fire, with their words and actions.
Speaking at a daily press briefing in Beijing, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying urged a peaceful resolution of the standoff.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has delayed a decision on firing missiles towards Guam while he waits to see what the United States does next, the North's state media said on Tuesday, as South Korea's president said Seoul would seek to prevent war by all means.
Betty White to be honored with Lifetime Achievement Award “It is such an honor to be recognized for a lifetime of doing what you love,” said White. “I do not ever take it for granted.”
Betty White to be honored at Paley Center The celebration will take place on October 12 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Los Angeles.
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- A woman was shot twice Friday afternoon in Cleveland's Ohio City neighborhood, police said.
The 25-year-old woman was shot in the chest and her side at 5 p.m. in the 2000 block of Lorain Avenue, Cleveland police said.
Emergency crews took the woman to MetroHealth Hospital for treatment, police said.
Investigators did not give the woman's name. A status on the woman's condition was not immediately known.
It is unknown why the shooting occurred.
As of 6 p.m. no arrests have been made.
This story is developing and cleveland.com will provide if information becomes available Friday.
To comment on this story, visit Friday's crime and courts comments page.
Chili: Thursday, April 13, 2017. Predeceased by her husband, Joseph. Survived by her children, MaryJo (Ronald) Zavaglia, Rev. John A. Firpo, James R. (Jann) Firpo, Helen Firpo (Glazier); 4 grandchildren, Christine (Todd) Flood, Michael J. Zavaglia, Joseph J. (Sara) Firpo, Jennifer E. Jordan (Scott Seinoski); 7 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews and close family friend, Rev. Richard T. Farrell. Mary was a proud WW II Army Veteran and a life long St. Pius the Tenth Parishioner.
Friends may call at the Leo M. Bean and Sons Funeral Home, 2771 Chili Ave. Monday 4-7PM. Funeral Mass Tuesday, 10:30 AM at St. Helen Church, 310 Hinchey Rd. Interment St. Pius the Tenth Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Veterans Outreach, 447 South Ave., Rochester, NY 14620.
Three people are dead after shots were fired in east Charlotte Saturday morning during a domestic related shooting.
According to Charlotte-Mecklenburg police, Antioco Andrade Chacon is accused of shooting and killing his mother, Asuncion Chacon-Perez and wife, Marina Bravo Aguilar, in the 2200 block of Kilborne Drive at Woodland Park apartments around 8:40 a.m.
Antioco also reportedly shot his 11-year-old daughter who was reported to be in critical condition as of Sunday.
Police say Antioco was found dead at the scene from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
If you have any information, you can call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.
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Manchester United are interested in signing Barcelona utility man Sergi Roberto, according to Spanish publication Don Balon.
The Red Devils are reportedly ready to match the £35m release clause in the 25-year-old’s contract at Camp Nou.
Midfielder Roberto, who can also operate at right-back, on the wing or in a defensive midfield role, is also said to be a target for Serie A champions Juventus, who would also pay his buy-out fee.
The player is said to be happy to stay at Barca, where he came through the youth ranks, but has not ruled out changing his mind before the transfer window closes.
His future is thought to be closely tied to the arrival of Brazilian midfielder Paulinho from Chinese Super League side Guangzhou Evergrande. Roberto is waiting to see how the former Tottenham Hotspur man’s signing impacts his opportunities in his preferred midfield position.
Premier League champions Chelsea have also been credited with interest in Roberto in a separate report.
Baku, Azerbaijan, July 4
By Leman Zeynalova – Trend:
Azerbaijan and the US can build a better future for the two countries and the world thanks to the cooperation, US Charge d'Affaires in Azerbaijan William Gill said.
Gil made the remarks at the event in Baku July 4 dedicated to the US Independence Day.
The diplomat stressed that the 242nd anniversary of US independence is celebrated this year.
Moreover, this year the 100th anniversary of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic is celebrated in Azerbaijan and this is of special significance, he added.
Since the day of gaining independence, the US has always supported Azerbaijan, Gill said.
The US continues to support independent and stable Azerbaijan through cooperation, he added.
The diplomat said that Azerbaijan and the US can build a better future for the two countries and the world.
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WAUSAU, WI The Wisconsin Valley Fair is announcing its grandstand concert line-up for this summer. There's one night of the fair's six-day run -- Thursday, August 3rd -- that the headliner hasn't been announced.
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The man who finished second in Venezuela’s recent presidential election is asking the Supreme Court to order a new vote.
Henri Falcon argued on Wednesday that Maduro’s ruling socialist party unfairly influenced the election by setting up kiosks near voting centers and giving poor residents bonuses.
Official results showed Maduro winning a second six-year term in a landslide victory on May 20 despite a historic crisis in the once-wealthy OPEC nation.
The appeal is unlikely to prosper in the Supreme Court, which rarely if ever votes against Maduro.
The legal challenge comes as Canada is slapping 14 Venezuelan leaders with sanctions, condemning the election as illegitimate and anti-democratic.
Cuba’s newly installed President Miguel Diaz-Canel, however, was visiting Caracas and congratulated Maduro, reaffirming strong ties between their two nations.
BRUSSELS—The European Union parliament has approved a trade deal with Canada, extolling the pact as a sign of co-operation at a time when many political forces, including U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration, are trying to halt globalization.
After three hours of debate on Wednesday and years of negotiations preceding that, the legislature approved the deal by a margin of 408-254 with 33 abstentions.
The vote should close the drawn-out approval process across the 28 member states, where some governments and legislatures had tried to modify or scupper the deal. The Netherlands could still block it if it demands an advisory national referendum on the deal.
Read more: Some facts about the approved Canada-EU trade deal
The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, known as CETA, is designed to unite the markets of 35 million Canadians with 500 million Europeans.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Quick Draw Midday' game
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the Indiana Lottery's "Quick Draw Midday" game were:
02-03-13-14-16-17-18-19-24-26-38-39-45-47-53-55-61-72-75-79, BE: 14
(two, three, thirteen, fourteen, sixteen, seventeen, eighteen, nineteen, twenty-four, twenty-six, thirty-eight, thirty-nine, forty-five, forty-seven, fifty-three, fifty-five, sixty-one, seventy-two, seventy-five, seventy-nine; BE: fourteen)
ABC7 Anchor Christina Carilla takes you to Disney's Animal Kingdom where the co-hosts of ABC's 'The View' celebrated 20 years on the air.
Geoff’s daughter Sarah Jean Sheen is being baptized tomorrow. Sarah was all excited to get her a gift and Lauren, who is normally in charge of grown-up things, was like “Ok, you’re excited. Do it “:)
So Sarah got on amazon.com all excited. Called Lauren and told her about the sweet amazing prayer book that she got and this really cute precious moments statue that will hold her Rosary. Lauren was all excited. Sarah was so excited. Then this showed up.
YEP
That’s a boy statue!
FAIL!
Sarah had one job!
When did you have one job and BLEW IT!?
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* Consolidated sales for Q1 2017 amounted to 86.1 million euros ($91.5 million), up 0.4 percent as reported from same period last year Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9408 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
BUTTE – Law enforcement in Butte made 23 arrests related to the St. Patrick’s Day celebration during the weekend.
Butte police made the arrests in the Uptown area between Friday evening and early Sunday morning. St. Patrick’s Day fell on a Saturday this year and brought thousands of people Uptown for the celebration.
Butte police and the Montana Highway Patrol recorded a total of seven driving under the influence arrests. Other arrests include three for misdemeanor assault and three for misdemeanor disorderly conduct. Police made one felony arrest for possession of dangerous drugs.
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Last year, Butte police reported 27 arrests during the St. Patrick’s Day celebration.
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Alex Jones breaks down the possible false flag between Antifa and White Nationalists, pushed by Soros in Charlottesville.
Starting Monday, the Henderson Police Department will add patrols around intersections that have clearly marked crosswalks.
Henderson Police Department (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Henderson police will increase patrols through the end of the month to target jaywalkers and drivers, the department announced.
Starting Monday, the Henderson Police Department will add patrols around intersections that have clearly marked crosswalks. The department will target jaywalkers and drivers who don’t yield to pedestrians in crosswalks.
The increased patrols are part of an effort to reduce pedestrian deaths in the Las Vegas Valley. Last year was the deadliest on record for pedestrians with 100 deaths statewide.
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Tenants of a Brooklyn landlord currently trying to sell off what's billed as the second largest collection of buildings ever up for grabs in New York City say that landlord has left them to live in squalor - without heat, hot water or gas and surrounded by vermin, leaks and mold. The long-time residents, who turned down recent buyout offers in four buildings owned by Silvershore Properties , rallied outside Brooklyn Housing Court before filing four separate lawsuits against their landlord Tuesday morning.
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If you’re a fan of hypocrites it’s been a good week. The loathsome Jacob Rees-Mogg admitted he profits in a roundabout way from his company’s investment in an Indonesian pharmaceutical firm that makes pills that are used in abortions, which are illegal in Indonesia.
Yet only the other week the Pro-Life Tory was telling us that he is against abortion in all circumstances. Well, I guess he is unless there’s a chance to make a buck from them.
The potential future party leader squared his hypocrisy with an appalling response: “This is not something I would wish to invest in personally but you have a duty as an investment manager not to impose constraints on investors.” As some readers of this paper could be of a sensitive disposition I shall refrain from expressing the words that convey what I really think of this politician. But let’s just say my words would even make a rugby captain blush.
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17 Head-Turning Red Carpet Looks From Cardi B
All week we are honoring Fuse's Breakout Artists of 2017, and today we start with Bronx's own Cardi B. Since coming into the spotlight with "Bodak Yellow," Cardi graced red carpets and events with unforgettable style that keep us wanting more
Join the ECHO's Liverpool reporter James Pearce and the team at the Stadium of Light as Jurgen Klopp's side try to keep the pressure on Chelsea at the top of the Premier League table.
David Moyes' Black Cats will also be desperate for the points as they continue to struggle near the bottom of the league.
Team news
Jordan Henderson is a major doubt for the game after leaving the field with a heel injury in the 1-0 win over Manchester City. Klopp may not want to risk his captain.
Philippe Coutinho and Joel Matip have been ruled out by the Reds boss, with Danny Ings a long-term injury.
For Sunderland, Victor Anichebe is a doubt after being substituted at Burnley due to a hamstring problem and Lamine Kone who crashed into some advertising hoarding and had to go off too.
Jason Denayer is also struggling with a hamstring problem.
In this March 29, 2018 photo, Chinese Ministry of Commerce spokesman Gao Feng speaks during a press conference at the Ministry of Commerce in Beijing. China has criticized proposed U.S. investment controls on Thursday, May 31, 2018, as a violation of global trade rules and says it reserves the right to retaliate if they take effect. Mark Schiefelbein AP Photo
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Wide receiver Calvin Ridley has something extra to celebrate on July 4.
Ridley’s agents announced that he has agreed to terms on his rookie deal with the Falcons. Ridley, who was selected with the 26th overall pick, has a four-year deal with a team option for a fifth season.
Ridley caught 224 passes for 2,781 yards and 19 touchdowns over three seasons at Alabama, which helped make him the second receiver off the board in April.
The rookie is expected to join Julio Jones in the lineup for the Falcons early in his career, although it remains to be seen if Jones will be joining Ridley early in training camp. Jones did not attend offseason work with the Falcons and is looking for a reworked deal of his own.
With Ridley signed, there are now 15 unsigned picks around the league. Eleven of those players were first-round picks.
Writer Irvine Welsh urged walkers to Hoof it to Hyderabad as he kicked off the first mile of a 5,000-mile walking challenge. The Hibs fan opened the registration for the virtual challenge which asks competitors to walk the equivalent of 12,106,000 steps from Scotland to the south Indian city.
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A history teacher and former legislative intern, Dickey, 30, would bring a welcome dose of fresh leadership. He wants City Hall to "go big on the basics" like affordable housing and street repairs.
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Three produce workers in California have been arrested for stealing $300,000 worth of avocados, according to the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office. The men are suspected of stealing the avocados from their employer, Mission Produce, and selling them
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Firefighters were called out to a fire and two false alarms over the weekend.
A crew from Bourne extinguished a small fire in a wood off Wood Lane, Thurlby on Saturday (December 9) which occurred around 1.30pm. On the same day around 9.30am, crews from Deeping Fire station attended report of a car fire following an accident in Deeping Road, Baston.
But it turned out steam from the engine was mistaken for smoke.
At 8.30am on the same day firefighters were called out to a chimney fire on Main Road, Tallington.
However, excess steam from the boiler flue near the chimney was mistaken for smoke.
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One last word.
Although it does not come from yesterday’s readings, a verse has been threading through my mind for the course of the weekend. Nazis brought burning torches onto the Lawn that was once my home, but those torches cast no light. They bristled with a darkness blacker and thicker than the shadows that lay all around in the night. The real illumination came from those few brave students under the statue of Jefferson, who resisted the onslaught of wicked men streaming down the steps of the Rotunda. Watching their courage, I can only think of those words from St. John the Divine:
“And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.”
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If you think you have what it takes to be a fireman or woman, Kilkenny Fire Service wants to hear from you.
They’re currently looking for a new member to join their team in Thomastown and also for a couple of people in their Callan station.
As it stands there are actually no female members of the fire service in Kilkenny.
And Thomastown station master, Paul Comerford says they’re hoping that will change.
He says it’s no longer perceived as just a mans job and Paul says all of their stations have facilities for female members.
With the annual Cinemalaya festival just around the corner in the Philippines a block of festival related teasers have just arrived online and tucked away in the midst of them is one very impressive bit of work for Afi Africa's feature The Lookout.
An actor turned director, Africa's film revolves around Lester - a gay hired killer who fell in to his life of violence after being sold to a child trafficking ring at the age of seven and who is now coming back to find his mother and her boyfriend and take his revenge. The picture is already generating chatter locally due to the amount of frontal nudity on set during the shoot - when quoted at the end of June the director was still uncertain how much would make it in to the final cut - but there's plenty going on here beyond provocative content. Check out the trailer below.
As a build up to the 2019 general election, politicians have been warned to desist from politics of sentiments.
APC National Chairman, Adams Oshiomole gave this admonition during the public presentation of A book titled ” The Voice of the masses” by Balarabe Musa.
Oshiomole described the author as a true democrat worthy of emulation.
The book is an attempt to showcase the sterling qualities of one of the most perceived controversial figures to come out of contemporary Nigerian politics.
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The chance for winter weather remains in the forecast for Super Bowl Sunday in the Lehigh Valley, but less than an inch of snow is expected, meteorologists say.
Higher amounts, about 4 inches, are forecast for the Pocono Mountains, according to the National Weather Service.
The timing for precipitation's arrival looks good for Sunday night plans, as the system moves off to the east "rather quickly" during the early evening, says Bobby Martrich, with the Eastern PA Weather Authority in Allentown.
"If you do have plans in the evening to go out, to go to Super Bowl parties or whatever, which most of you should be doing Super Bowl things I would think, it should be drying out fairly quickly in the evening," he said in a forecast video Saturday morning.
CLEVELAND (AP) — Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant is out of the lineup against the Cleveland Indians two days after being hit on the head by a pitch.
Cubs manager Joe Maddon said before Tuesday night's game that the 2016 National League MVP has a cut above his left eye but no concussion after being hit Sunday by Colorado's German Marquez.
The pitch hit the underside of the flap on Bryant's helmet, and he was helped off the field. Bryant is batting .319 with two homers and 11 RBIs this season.
Shortstop Addison Russell was in the lineup after experiencing an allergic reaction to a postgame meal Sunday. He spent the night in Denver after being hospitalized briefly and rejoined the team Monday.
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When a feature film adaptation of Ready Player One was in the works, author Ernest Cline was candid about his doubts the movie would ever happen. Not only can development be a fickle beast, but the book is so packed with IP from various rights holders that including just a fraction of the references from the book would cost a boatload. As it turns out, Warner Bros. landed possibly the only director who could both navigate the various licensing issues and cut great deals: Steven Spielberg.
While the film takes place in the future and revolves around the virtual reality world of the OASIS, it’s packed to the gills with references to books, movies, video games, cartoons, and more from various decades—but mostly the 80s. A new trailer arrived over the weekend that revealed even more Easter Eggs in the film, including a character from the fairly new video game Overwatch, King Kong, and more than one Street Fighter character.
Here’s what we spotted—and click on any image for high-resolution.
According to the report, 38 percent of Tennessee kids are either overweight or obese. It’s a problem some health professionals said is getting worse.
Officials from either side of the Continental Divide were welcomed to Rocky Mountain National Park on Friday afternoon to officially commemorate the opening of Trail Ridge Road for the summer season.
The 48-mile stretch of highway through Rocky Mountain National Park, running from Grand Lake to Estes Park, has the unique distinction of being the highest continuous paved road in the United States and reaches an elevation of 12,183 feet at its highest point.
This year’s seasonal opening tracks closely with the park’s historic opening date for Trail Ridge Road, which is typically held over the Memorial Day weekend. Open as of Thursday, this year beat 2017's opening date by more than a week.
Two people were taken to Peterborough City Hospital after a lorry collided with pedestrians in The Causeway, Thorney.
The emergency services were called to The Causeway after 9pm last night.
The East of England Ambulance Service sent an ambulance officer, an ambulance crew and a Magpas rapid response vehicle.
A man believed to be in either his 40s or 50s was treated at the scene. He was conscious and breathing then taken to hospital with a suspected fractured arm.
Another patient was also taken to hospital with chest and abdomen pain, but the injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.
Authorities in Arkansas are investigating after a body was found in a ditch alongside a highway, state police said.
The Arkansas County sheriff's office requested assistance from Arkansas State Police after the deceased person was located, state police spokesman Bill Sadler said.
Agents from the criminal investigation division are on their way to the scene, Sadler said about 5 p.m. Monday. He refused to give any further information about the investigation.
HOUSTON – An Indian software engineer was found dead at his apartment where he was living as a paying guest in Texas, according to officials.
Venkannagari Krishna Chaitanya, 30, who moved to the US three years ago, was living as a paying guest in Arlington, a suburb of Dallas in Texas, said sources at the Indian Consulate here.
When Chaitanya did not come out of his room for a long time, his landlord broke in and found his body.
Chaitanya was working in Cognizant Technologies on a Southeast Airlines project.
The authorities in the US have informed Chaitanya’s family in Telangana about his death.
“We are in touch with the family in India and coordinating transportation of the mortal remains to India as soon as possible,” Houston Consulate General Anupam Ray’s office sources told PTI.
The cause of Chaitanya’s death is “not known”, sources at the Houston Consulate said, adding that his body has been sent for postmortem.
Berger Paints today reported consolidated net profit at Rs 106.21 crore for the fourth quarter ended March 2018. The company had posted a net profit of Rs 105.50 crore during the January-March quarter a year ago, Berger Paints said in a BSE filing.
Its total income stood at Rs 1,310.47 crore during the quarter under review. It was Rs 1,254.42 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal.
Berger Paints' total expenses stood at Rs 1,136.47 crore.
Meanwhile, the company informed that its results were not comparable due to implementation of GST from July 1, 2017.
For the entire 2017-18, Berger Paints had a net profit of Rs 460.83 crore. It posted a net profit of Rs 473.66 crore in 2016-17.
Its total income stood at Rs 5,327.99 crore as against Rs 5,104.99 crore in 2016-17.
Shares of Berger Paints today settled at Rs 300.65 on BSE, up 0.80 per cent from their previous close.
PARIS (AP) — French police say an 8-year-old girl was killed and at least five people were injured when a driver slammed his car into the sidewalk cafe of a pizza restaurant in a small town east of Paris.
An official with the national gendarme service said the driver was arrested soon after the incident Monday night in the town of Sept-Sorts.
The official said it is unclear whether the act was deliberate. The official was not authorized to be publicly named according to police policy.
An Algerian man drove his car into a group of French soldiers last week, and a truck attack in the French city of Nice left 86 people dead a little more than a year ago. Several other countries have seen cars used as weapons in recent years.
BOSTON (AP) -- Red Sox left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez will miss his scheduled start Tuesday against Toronto after Boston placed him on paternity leave.
Rodriguez's wife, Catherine, gave birth to a boy on Sunday.
Manager John Farrell said left-hander Brian Johnson is likely to start in place of Rodriguez. Johnson has gotten no decisions in two starts at Triple-A Pawtucket, where he has a 1.69 ERA and 15 strikeouts in 10 2/3 innings.
Rodriguez is 0-1 in two starts with a 5.23 ERA.
The club recalled right-hander Ben Taylor from Pawtucket before Monday's game against Tampa Bay.
The final moments of pedestrians mown down by terrorists in the London Bridge attack have been revealed at the inquests into their deaths. A white van ploughed into people on the bridge before three killers carried out a frenzied knife attack in Borough Market, leaving eight dead and dozens injured.
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MILWAUKEE--It was close, but Milwaukee Reagan was able to get the win over Pulaski. Pulaski getting aggressive on 4th down and it works as Keyon Lawson connects with Daniel Watkins for 16 yards and the first down. But the next time they try it, the Huskies come up with the big stop after Watkins takes the direct snap near the goal line. And Reagan goes on to the win.
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Only five people have been convicted of terror related crimes in Sweden of a known 34 arrested or detained, according to a study done by radio station Sveriges Radio. Sweden introduced special terror laws 15 years ago, and during that time 34 people have been either arrested or remanded during investigations for suspected terror-related crimes.
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It wouldn't be the Fourth of July without NBC’s annual Macy's Firework Spectacular, and this year will have 3,000 pyrotechnics firing off per minute. Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila of NBC’s "American Ninja Warrior," who are co-hosting the festivities, stopped by TODAY to chat with Sheinelle Jones and Craig Melvin about the big event, including how excited they are to see Kelly Clarkson perform.
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Main message: Her brand The Dallas may only be two years old, but Fumie Tanaka is no newcomer to Japanese fashion, having worked as a designer for such major companies as United Arrows, Jun and Sazaby League. Her experience shows in her intricate knits and unconventional use of texture. She showed cozy sweaters with fringe details and sexy open backs alongside silky, layered floral dresses, sparkling metallic turtlenecks and plaid pantsuits. Outerwear included a laminated trench and billowing detective capes. Tanaka finished off the collection with her trademark leather accessories in flower shapes with long tassels.
The result: While some looks didn’t fit in and the collection would have benefited from a strong edit, it was a solid first showing from a brand that has already generated buzz.
April 13 Fortuna Entertainment Group NV
* Czech betting company Fortuna says will ask court to reject shareholder Templeton’s requests to halt Romanian acquisitions
* A group of shareholders Fortuna FORE.PR has filed an application for an injunction to halt the proposed acquisition of Romanian businesses from Penta Investments, Fortuna's biggest stakeholder.
* The group representing 10.5 percent of Fortuna's equity is advised by Templeton Emerging Markets Group
* Fortuna says believes Templeton's allegations to be without merit
* Fortuna says is of the view that it has provided its shareholders with sufficient information (in excess of its statutory obligations) on the proposed acquisition to prepare for the extraordinary shareholders meeting of April 26.
* Assets are Bet Active Concept S.R.L., Bet Zone, S.R.L., Public Slots S.R.L. and Slot Arena S.R.L Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. (AP) — A Florida high school student is accused of making a threat on Facebook to kill one of her former teachers.
Pasco County Sheriff’s officials said in a news release that 18-year-old Desiree Zio posted on the social media site that she was going to find the River Ridge High School teacher and fatally stab her. She was arrested Sunday night in New Port Richey.
The report said Zio admitted to posting the threat. She’s charged with making a written threat to kill or do bodily harm. A lawyer isn’t listed on jail records.
Officials say Zio is a high school senior who attends classes at Marchman Technical College.
School district spokeswoman Linda Cobbe tells local news outlets that Zio will face disciplinary action that could include expulsion.
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The Cambridge University academic at the centre of the Facebook data scandal has claimed that the social network regularly handed its user data to academics without questioning how it would be used.
Dr Aleksandr Kogan, who created an app that harvested 87 million Facebook users’ data, which was then allegedly used in by Cambridge Analytica for political purposes, revealed that Facebook workers sent him several caches of user data when requested over email, without any measures in place to protect who accessed it.
Giving evidence to the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport select committee on Tuesday, he claimed the social network “gave me the data set without any agreement to sign” and that many...
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ST. LOUIS (KTVI) - MetroLink is looking to make sure you know about any issues that could be going on their trains and buses. Starting Monday, they are putting out their calls for service online.
Metro is now posting available public safety data in response to requests for the information. This will make it easier for interested parties to view the activities of Metro Public Safety Officers and to see what the police departments patrolling Metro report as crimes occurring on the transit system.
Metro’s public safety department activity logs will be posted weekly, while police department data will be posted on a monthly basis.
SAN ANTONIO — Joseph Kilgore scored nine of his 11 points in the second half as Texas A&M-Corpus Christi got off to a slow start before rallying in the second period for a 56-51 win over Incarnate Word on Saturday afternoon for its fourth straight victory.
Trailing 32-24 at the break, the Islanders tracked Incarnate Word until Kareem South, who finished with 11 points and nine rebounds, hit a jumper for a 45-44 lead with 7:06 remaining. It was their first lead since midway of the first half. Sean Rhea made four free throws and Myles Smith added one in the final 34 seconds to seal the win.
Kilgore now has 1,001 points in his career.
A&M-CC (8-12, 5-5) had lost six of its last seven games before winning four straight in Southland Conference play.
Incarnate Word (5-15, 0-10), which has lost 12 in a row, was led by Shawn Johnson and Charles Brown III with 14 points apiece.
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Palisades Patrol reports that at approximately at 10:01 p.m. on Wednesday night, LAPD West LA Division received a call of vehicle vs. pedestrian call on Palisades Drive.
The driver was driving southbound on the number 2 lane on Palisades Drive and then hit a bicyclist. The victim was a white adult male transient. The driver claims he was going about 15 MPH before hitting the victim. No further information was available.
Embraer Services & Support launched (08-Dec-2017) TechCare, a platform designed to deliver a portfolio of solutions focused on improving operational efficiency, extending aircraft service life and maximising the potential of Embraer aircraft. Embraer announced the creation of Embraer Services & Support, a standalone business unit designed to strengthen the company's core know-how and deliver the industry's best service and support to customers, in Dec-2016. Embraer is working to revolutionise its component repair, optimise parts logistics and distribution, integrate services for greater aircraft performance, refine training solutions and bring innovation to the aircraft interiors and enhancements markets. TechCare aims to improve Embraer's customer support, with greater appreciation and anticipation of customers' needs, in order to develop effective, efficient and competitive solutions, while maintaining levels of customer service. [more - original PR]
Regional feeder line SITC firmed up an order for two 1,011-teu gearless container vessels from an unnamed Korean yard and exercised options for two more similar vessels for delivery in 2018 and 2019 respectively.
SITC said in a stock market announcement that each pair of vessels would cost $34m each, making up a cumulative of $68m for the whole order.
The initially contracted ships are due for delivery at the end of November and December 2018 respectively while the other two vessels under the exercised options are due for delivery at the end of February and April 2019 respectively.
Giving their rationale for the purchases, SITC's directors said: "The exercise of the options and the entering into of the new shipbuilding contracts is to expand the self-owned fleet of container vessels of the group to meet the group’s operational requirements." They added that the purchases were made at comparable market prices.
The Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series heads to Bristol Motor Speedway for Sunday’s running of the Food City 500, with pre-race coverage starting at 12:30 p.m. ET on FS1, and the race at 2 p.m. on FOX.
The racing at Bristol is always fast and intense, usually featuring intense battles and lots of trading paint as the drivers trade positions.
Among active drivers, here are the 15 with the best average finishes at the high-banked, 0.533-mile Bristol track.
City leaders in Lakewood gave final passage to a measure this week that cracks down on abandoned shopping carts left strewn around the city, often at bus stops or on sidewalks.
The ordinance, which passed Monday night, puts the burden on grocery stores and other large retailers in Lakewood to track down and round up the carts once they are taken off property and abandoned.
The city will likely start out running the retrieval program itself, though businesses will be given the option to contract with a cart retrieval service to do the job without direct city involvement. Lakewood city staff rounds up an average of 20 abandoned shopping carts a month, and officials say the carts contribute to unwanted “blight” in Colorado’s sixth-largest city.
Lakewood’s measure comes less than half a year after Lone Tree passed its own abandoned-cart measure earlier this year.
A motorcyclist died and his passenger suffered major injuries Monday night when the motorcycle they were on crashed into the back of a truck driving eastbound on Interstate 8 near El Cajon, authorities said.
The crash was reported shortly after 6 p.m. on east I-8, just west of El Cajon Boulevard, said California Highway Patrol Officer Travis Garrow.
The 55-year-old Oceanside man was thrown off his 2016 Harley Davidson motorcycle when, for an unknown reason, he rode into the back of a Toyota Tacoma, which was traveling about 55 mph, Garrow said.
The rider was taken to the hospital, where he later died.
The impact also threw his passenger, a 30-year-old woman, off the motorcycle and into the eastbound traffic lanes. The woman, who lives in Summerville, South Carolina, was being treated at a hospital for major injuries, Garrow said.
The name of the man who died was not immediately released.
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When in Wisconsin...you have to try the frozen custard. Butler's Mascot, Blue thinks so at least. Blue is the live Mascot of Butler, an English Bulldog.
Butler was in town to face Marquette Wednesday, but beforehand Blue stopped by Kopp's for some frozen custard.
The team has had Blue since 2000, and they've had other live mascots. In 1919 they had their first bulldog followed by a few other dog breeds. The tradition faded in the 1970's until 2000 when Blue was given to the team by local breeders.
Blue licked his bowl clean, very impressed with Milwaukee's frozen custard.
Unfortunately, the game didn't go well for Marquette, who lost to Butler 72 to 92.
A dusting of snow still lingers in some areas of the Middle Peninsula from last weekend’s storm. That pales in comparison to the 8-12 inches that fell inland on some parts of North Carolina and Georgia.
What snow still remains here, however, will likely melt away as temperatures climb into the low 50s in the next few days.
Here’s a look at the upcoming forecast from the National Weather Service:
19-year-old Brewster man shoots mother, then kills self
BREWSTER, Wash. (AP) — Authorities say a 19-year-old man in Brewster shot and wounded his mother before killing himself.
Okanogan County Sheriff Frank Rogers says the shooting happened around 10 a.m. Sunday. The man, identified as Mike Aguirre-Bobadilla, shot his mother in the mouth as his 10-year-old sister watched, but the mother was able to flee with the girl to a neighbor's house for help.
Deputies arrived to find the son with a self-inflicted gunshot. He died at a hospital. He had reportedly been acting strangely before the shooting.
His mother was also taken to a local hospital before being flown to Sacred Heart in Spokane. Her condition was not immediately known.
March 19 (Reuters) - Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd
* Says its unit Hongfujin Precision Industry (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. disposed 4 million shares of Shenzhen YUTO Packaging Technology Co., Ltd., at the average price of 50.22 yuan per share, or for 200.9 million yuan in total
* Gain from the disposition was 189.5 million yuan
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Wires71 wrote: I think criticism of Anderson is unfair. The lads loved him, he came mid-slump, decent reputation, and he had novel ideas for the game and very little money to build a team. He wasn't given enough time.
Is that a SC-style sarcastic post?Anderson upset most of the players and famously said in a post-match interview questioning why we were so bad - “Ah mate, it’s yer Referees”.However, he had a sterling reputation as a performance director, I’ll give you that. Maybe we could get him back in that respect.The person I felt sorry for in 2002 was David Plange. He took a lot of the flak unfairly when it was clear that the blame lay with Anderson.
FLINT — A state employee charged in the Flint water scandal is returning to court for a possible plea deal with the attorney general's office.
Online records at District Court in Flint show Adam Rosenthal is scheduled for a plea Tuesday. He's charged with three felonies and a misdemeanor, including tampering with the results of lead tests.
A message seeking comment was left for his lawyer Monday. The attorney general's office declined to comment. Rosenthal has been suspended with pay at the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality.
Flint's water system was contaminated by lead in 2014 and 2015 because corrosive water from the Flint River wasn't properly treated. Lead broke away in old pipes.
Investigators say Rosenthal was warned that the Flint water plant wasn't ready.
© AFP 2016/ WAKIL KOHSAR Strong Explosion Rocks Afghan Capital Kabul
MOSCOW (Sputnik) — The security forces have advanced in Faryab and killed at least 26 Taliban militants during the operation, though the militant group had reportedly rejected the claims of the officials about the scale of casualties, the Tolo News media outlet reported.
Afghanistan is suffering from the activity of the Taliban, a militant group seeking to establish a strict Sharia law in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
The crisis in the country prompted the emergence of local cells of other extremist organizations such as the Daesh terrorist group, which is outlawed in Russia and numerous other countries.
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President Rodrigo Duterte is against divorce. Sandiganbayan Presiding Justice Amparo Cabotaje-Tang says the Witness Protection Program law does not allow the Justice Department to take Janet Lim Napoles into its custody. Facebook shares plunge as the social media giant face an onslaught of criticism at home and abroad over revelations that a firm working for United States President Donald Trump's presidential campaign harvested and misused data on 50 million members.
Tashombe Riley scored 21 points as South Carolina State held on to earn its first MEAC win of the season 78-74 over Bethune-Cookman on Saturday.
Eric Eaves added 17 points for the Bulldogs (4-11, 1-1), who snapped a three-game losing streak. It was the first game for South Carolina State in nearly two weeks, as previously scheduled games against Hampton and Norfolk State were postponed due to weather.
Diamante Lewis made a free throw for Bethune-Cookman (3-14, 0-4) to tie the score at 70 with 1:10 left. But Riley and Edward Stephens each answered with a pair of free throws for South Carolina State which gave the Bulldogs the lead for good. The Wildcats managed to get to within two twice more, but got no closer.
Lewis scored 18 points and Reggie Baker added 16 points and 10 rebounds to lead Bethune-Cookman.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is saying that “racism is evil” as he condemns the KKK, neo-Nazis and white supremacists as “criminals and thugs.”
He is speaking in the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House after meeting with Attorney General Jeff Sessions and FBI director Christopher Wray about the race-fueled violence Saturday in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Trump has come under fire for his comments Saturday that “many sides” are to blame for the violence. In those remarks, he did not single out white supremacists or any other hate group, even as Republican lawmakers and others in his White House did condemn them by name.
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April 6 Changshu Automotive Trim Co Ltd :
* Says it completed establishment of auto parts JV in Tianjin, which is capitalized at 45 million yuan
* The company holds 40 percent stake in the JV
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Geneva Motor Show sees slight drop in visitors in 2018
Some 660,000 visitors attended the 2018 Geneva International Motor Show. — AFP picGENEVA, March 20 — The organisers of the Geneva International Motor Show have announced that the 2018 edition, held March 8-18, was attended by just over 660,000 visitors, down 4.5 per cent on 2017.
The organisers report that 80 per cent of attendees were aged between 19 and 64 years old.
Around half came from outside of Switzerland and more than a third (38 per cent) said they were looking to buy a car by 2020.
The 2018 event set the stage for around a hundred premieres, including new-generation models of the Audi A6, KIA Ceed, Mercedes A-Class and Peugeot 508.
There were also some spectacular new supercars, such as the Bugatti Chiron Sport, Ferrari 488 Pista, Lamborghini Huracan Performante Spyder, Corbellati Missile and Rimac Concept Two.
The 89th Geneva International Motor Show runs March 7-17, 2019. — AFP-Relaxnews
Visitors to the scenic overlook at Greene Valley Forest Preserve in Naperville can fly gliders, birdwatch or enjoy the view. The view from atop the 190-foot-high scenic overlook at Greene Valley Forest Preserve offers a view of the Chicago skyline.
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New video has been released showing an apparently healthy junior Thai football team despite their 11-day ordeal in a flooded cave in Thailand's Chiang Rai province. Food and medical supplies have reached the 12 boys and their coach, but just how and when the group will get out is still not clear.
Al Jazeera's Scott Heidler reports from Chiang Rai.
"I like to keep him close and take him with me and go on little David adventures," explained Naida who lives in Springfield, Mo. "I've always kept him in the back seat and he goes with me."
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Keith Chegwin, the television presenter, who has died aged 60 after a long illness, began his career as a straight actor, including playing Fleance in Roman Polanski’s Macbeth (1971), but he became better known as “Cheggers”, the chirpy chappie who co-presented such children’s television favourites as Multi-Coloured Swap Shop, Saturday Superstore and Cheggers Plays Pop in the late 1970s and 1980s.
“Say the words ‘Keith Chegwin’ and people either snigger, wince, or go misty eyed for the late ’70s and early ’80s,” one critic observed. Parents hated his lurid velour jumpers, his manic energy and the “Cheggers chuckle” that was likened to a gurgling drain. But children loved his spontaneous ad-libbing style.
His career waned in the late 1980s after he drifting into alcoholism. But he recovered to present the “Down Your Doorstep” outside broadcast segment on Channel Four’s The Big Breakfast, which...
Mumbai: Bollywood veteran actress Bhagyashree won millions of hearts with her remarkable film ‘Maine Pyaar Kiya’ alongside Salman Khan although the actress have taken a break from the industry but that does not make her look any less than a diva. She was recently seen attending a party with her beautiful daughter Avantika Dassani and the pictures shared by her daughter are way to adorable. Here are the pics:-
Mumbai: Bollywood veteran actress Bhagyashree won millions of hearts with her remarkable film ‘Maine Pyaar Kiya’ alongside Salman Khan although the actress have taken a break from the industry but that does not make her look any less than a diva. She was recently seen attending a party with her beautiful daughter Avantika Dassani and the pictures shared by her daughter are way to adorable.
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Nottingam Harmonic Choir’s family carol concerts for 2017 are to take place on Wednesday, December 20 from 7pm and Saturday, December 23, at 5pm.
Both concerts are to take place at the Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham.
Forget the shopping and get in the Christmas mood singing familiar carols with the audience and listening to less familiar but appealing Christmas music from the choir and the Thoresby Colliery Band.
Children will be invited to come on stage to play their part in the festivities.
Tickets are £10-£20 (concessions available; family ticket £25-£44)
For more, see www.NottinghamHarmonic.org
MONTCALM TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — One person was killed in a car crash northeast of Greenville on Tuesday morning.
The crash happened around 11:10 a.m. on W. Sidney Road near Berridge Road in Montcalm Township.
Michigan State Police said that a car was headed east on Sidney when it crossed the centerline and into the path of a westbound Ford F-250 pickup truck.
The man driving the car was killed. His name was not released on Tuesday.
The driver of the F-250 was also hurt and was taken to the hospital by family members.
The cause of the crash is still being investigated, but MSP said alcohol was not a factor.
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MORIARTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Torrance County deputies are still searching for the people who set a series of grass fires Tuesday.
Four separate fires were started along I-40 east of Moriarty.
Witnesses reported seeing what looked like a car full of teens lighting Roman candles and throwing them out of the window.
Those fires eventually combined and have burned nearly 100 acres.
State Forestry is now helping fighting that fire. The latest reports had it at 10 percent contained.
Crowds are steadily building on a clear morning in Adelaide ahead of the Anzac Day dawn service.
A 12-hour overnight vigil held at the South Australian National War Memorial by representatives from local youth groups ended early on Wednesday morning.
People arriving for the service are being greeted by reflective music sung by the Barton Singers and the South Australian Primary Schools Choir.
The service will begin at 6.01am local time with the arrival of Governor Hieu Van Le, his wife, and the catafalque party.
The crowd will be addressed by Ian Smith, chair of the RSL South Australia's Anzac Day committee, with various politicians and representatives due to lay wreaths.
Vasu Menon of OCBC says the new PBOC governor, Yi Gang, will likely head "in the same direction" as his predecessor.
21:09 Reported News Briefs Sivan 20, 5777 , 14/06/17 Sivan 20, 5777 , 14/06/17 Construction for Arabs at the expense of the Jews Read more Arab city in Area A to double in size and take land from Area C. The ultimate reward for terror.' ► ◄ Last Briefs
From inside these communities, there is a clear, rich stream of storylines that are less concerned with the physical details and more with the interior life of LGBT characters. “Look, we know what straight, white men think, what their hopes, desires and fears are, because we’ve been told nothing but them on TV. Which is precisely why a younger generation no longer owns TV sets. Programme-makers have to catch up or they’ll make themselves extinct.”
2 men burglarize Lisle apartment, steal credit cards and purses
Two men were charged Sunday with burglarizing an apartment in west suburban Lisle.
About 3:30 a.m. Sunday, residents reported a burglary at 5425 Burr Oak Road, where two men made off with keys to a vehicle, cell phones, purses, credit cards and other personal items, police said
Tyler Croy, 25, and Jawon M. Thomas, 25, were taken into custody and charged Sunday after being identified as suspects, police said. Both men have listed addresses in the same block as the burglary.
Croy and Thomas were charged with residential burglary and possession/use of a stolen credit card, both felonies, as well as a misdemeanor charge of criminal trespass to motor vehicle, police said. They were taken to the DuPage County Jail where they await bond hearings.
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School official convicted of sex contact with girl sentenced
BELLEFONTAINE, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio school superintendent convicted of sexual contact with a young girl has been sentenced to more than four years in prison.
Fifty-two-year-old Patrick O'Donnell was sentenced to 4 1/2 years on a gross sexual imposition count Monday in Bellefontaine (behl-FOWN'-tihn), roughly 60 miles (97 kilometers) northwest of Columbus.
The former Indian Lake Local Schools superintendent previously entered an Alford plea to the charge. That means he doesn't admit to the charge but acknowledges there's enough evidence to convict him.
Court records show the child alleged O'Donnell touched her inappropriately.
Other charges were dropped in the plea deal. O'Donnell had pleaded not guilty to charges including rape of a child younger than 13.
O'Donnell's attorney says the sentence allows them ask the judge later to grant early release on probation.
BOISE, Idaho (KRON) — We have all heard of a dog protecting a home, but what about a squirrel?
It appears a would-be robber did not stand a chance against Joey which is Adam Pearl’s pet squirrel.
Adam came home Tuesday to realize his Idaho home had been broken into.
He then called the police.
An officer came to his home to take a look. Shortly after, she left only to return a few hours later with some of his stolen belongings and unbelievable news.
“She said while she was questioning the individual [the alleged would-be robber], he had scratches on his hands, so she asked him, ‘So did you get that from the squirrel?'” Pearl said. “He said, ‘Yeah, the damn thing kept attacking me. It wouldn’t stop until I left.'”
Adam says he thanked Joey by giving him his favorite treat–whopper candy.
Cybercrime's threat in a cashless world
The drive towards a cashless society may eventually eliminate cash-based crimes, but there are myriad ways our digital life can be exploited by criminals and even governments. Fraud, transaction laundering, hacking - the digitisation of commerce and banking has left us vulnerable in new ways. Martin Wolf, the FT’s chief economics commentator, tells us why going cashless isn’t the answer to preventing crime.
The Nigerian Army operating under ‘Operation Lafiya Dole’ in Borno and other north-eastern states has arrested one of the most-wanted Boko Haram insurgent in the state.
The politician was also arrested for abetting the top Boko Haram Commander, whose identity is yet to be revealed, in his house at 1000 housing estate along Maiduguri-Damaturu- Kano road, the Vanguard reports.
The report quoted sources living in the estate as saying the chairman’s arrest was not surprising since many of the sect members have fled the Sambisa Forest where they lived for years while carrying out attacks.
The report describes that local government as about 40 kilometres drive from Maiduguri the state’s capital.
The report quoted a neighbour of the politician as saying that soldiers and some security operatives stormed the house after an intelligence report that the top Boko Haram commander was with him.
The chairman and the Boko Haram commander are being detained in a military facility for investigation.
× Tracking fog and showers this Monday. Mild weather to jarring cold arrives midweek!
Fog continues to increase in coverage from the south to the north this morning, as sprinkles and pockets of mist are now developing too! The weather remains mild for January and even warmer temperatures are expected this afternoon. If enjoying the day off, be sure to grab the umbrella though, as rain chances will increase in coverage through the day. Here is your planner:
By the way, rain chances will continue through Tuesday night and totals will range widely from north to south! Some areas may only see .10″ but elsewhere near an inch is possible, if a few storms develop south. Sharper cold front arrive Wednesday morning and will bring us back to reality! Tough wind chills and snow chances will be around at times, while a weekend system bears watching!
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Free fishing weekend, no license required, will be observed in Kentucky on Saturday, June 2, and Sunday, June 3, and on Saturday, June 9, in Tennessee.
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Over the past 70 years, Ferrari has come a long way since its start as a fledgling racecar builder.
In 2015, Ferrari's IPO on the New York Stock Exchange valued the company at nearly $10 billion. Two years later, the company's market cap has more than doubled to $21 billion. This makes the carmaker one of the most valuable and recognizable brands in the world; its "prancing horse" logo is synonymous with sex, money and the high life.
Ferrari wasn't always the global luxury brand that's now being traded in New York. The company's early days as a maker of racing cars were rather humble, and it took an Italian-American racing star named Chinetti to begin the transformation into a purveyor of glamorous supercars for the world's well-heeled.
The company's success drew takeover interest, and later rivalry, from Ford - before Ferrari eventually became part of FIAT. Here is the story of Ferrari's incredible 70-year journey:
“The letter was out of the blue and did not mince its words. From the offices of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan, there was something sinister about the instructions, albeit offset by the reassuringly bureaucratic tone. …” The Set Pieces
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March 31 Bank Fuer Tirol Und Vorarlberg AG :
* To increase in the share capital from 55,000,000 euros to 61,875,000 euros ($66.09 million)by issuing up to 3,477,500 new shares
* Subscription and offer price is set at 18.00 euros to 24.35 euros per new share
* Subscription period is expected to start on or around April 24; expected end on or around 8 May, 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9362 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
VIENNA, July 4 (Reuters) - U.S. sanctions against Iran are a "crime and aggression", Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Wednesday as he called on European governments and others to stand up to President Donald Trump's policies against Tehran.
"Iran will survive this round of U.S. sanctions as it has survived before. This U.S. government will not stay in office forever ... But the history will judge other nations based on what they do today," Rouhani said during a visit to Vienna. (Reporting by Bozorgmehr Sharafedin Editing by Robin Pomeroy)
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Last year turned out to be a disappointing one for new drug approvals with the FDA clearing just 22 new medicines for sale, the lowest number since 2010 and sharply down on 2015's tally of 45.
Several factors led to the decline: Five new drugs that had been scheduled for approval in 2016 ended up winning an early green light at the end of 2015. There was also a decline in drugs being filed for approval and the FDA rejected or delayed more applications in 2016 than in the previous two years.
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NEW YORK -- Drug giant Allergan announced Monday the US$2.5 billion acquisition of Zeltiq Aesthetics, makers of a fast-growing technology to eliminate body fat through "CoolSculpting," which essentially freezes unwanted fat away.
The bodies of 49-year-old Dominick Richards, of Roselle, and 22-year-old Anishalee Cortes, of Newark, were found around 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Richards' home. Both were pronounced dead at the scene.
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It’s the busiest time of the year at MacQueen’s Orchards in Springfield Township.
The harvest is here and so is the annual festival..
The apple crop is not as big as last year because last year each tree was full, making them tired this year with not as many buds.
Basically the trees took a rest.
The size of the apples however is excellent, and so is the quality.
Prices are the same as last year.
“We had some great growing conditions this summer. It was cold at first, then just enough rain came in. Weather was good for us this summer” according to Jeff MacQueen.
And just like every year there’s a great reason to come to MacQueen’s Orchards this weekend.
MacQueen’s 36th annual apple butter festival is this Saturday and Sunday.
There’s rides, entertainment and obviously plenty of apples to make dumplings, fritters, cider and pie.
Admission to the festival is free.
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Classic Nelson Riddle, Duke Ellington, and Count Basie Charts have been acquired from England.
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The 2018 Go 4th Festival continues today, with the food vendors opening at 9 am, the Longview Firefighter Floating Hole-in-One at 10 am, and the Kid’s Fest at 11 am. The Carnival at R. A. Long High School opens at noon, and then the live entertainment at Martin’s Dock starts at 1:30 pm with Raeann Phillips. Northwest Groove will perform at 3:30 pm, Ted Boursaw will hit the stage at 5:30 pm, and Gold Dust will wrap things up at 8 pm. The annual Longview Pioneer Lions “Spirits of Longview” Beer Garden opens at 5 pm at the Cowlitz County Event Center, and then the first-ever Firecracker 5K Fun Run will head out from the Hemlock Plaza at 6 pm.
RCMP say a man is dead after an incident at a home in Garden Hill First Nation.
Police found a 61-year-old man who had died after they were called to the home at 8 a.m. Saturday.
A 41-year-old man from Garden Hill First Nation was arrested in the home, said RCMP. He faces a manslaughter charge and will appear in a Winnipeg courtroom on Monday.
Garden Hill First Nation is 475 kilometres northeast of Winnipeg.
Island Lake RCMP and the major crime unit are investigating.
The latest feud isn't pitting two Hollywood celebrates against each other, rather two high profiled tech executives. NVIDIA Corporation 's CEO Jen-Hsuan Huang published a dual-purpose blog post : First, document the company's advances in artificial intelligence , and second, refute a report from Alphabet Inc 's Google unit, in which it claimed to hold a leadership position in AI processing power.
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Industrials, big technology stocks sink
Stocks are falling sharply on Wall Street as big technology and industrial companies take heavy losses. | AP file photo
NEW YORK — Stocks are falling sharply on Wall Street as big technology and industrial companies take heavy losses.
The Dow Jones industrial average plunged as much as 600 points Tuesday, weighed down by sharp drops in Caterpillar, a heavy equipment maker, and manufacturer 3M.
Caterpillar warned of weaker profits and 3M, like several other manufacturers reporting their quarterly results, said it was seeing higher costs for raw materials.
Mining company Freeport-McMoRan plunged 16 percent.
Google parent Alphabet sank 5.3 percent after reporting a spike in spending.
The Dow was down 540 points, or 2.2 percent, at 23,918. It was down as much as 619 earlier.
The S&P 500 index lost 44 points, or 1.7 percent, to 2,626. The Nasdaq gave up 144 points, or 2 percent, to 6,984.
May 2 A U.S. banking regulator has increased its claim against Bank of America Corp by $583 million in a dispute over deposit insurance and interest, the second-largest U.S. bank disclosed on Tuesday in its first-quarter financial filing.
The claim by the U.S. Federal Deposit Insurance Corp now totals more than $1.1 billion.
(Reporting by Dan Freed in New York; Editing by Dan Grebler)
A female stunt person has died while performing a motorcycle stunt on the set of "Deadpool 2," according to a statement from the Vancouver police.
The Mobile law enforcement officer that had a beer bottle in his patrol vehicle has been identified.
Sgt. Joe Mahoney, an officer in the Mobile County Sheriff's Office, is now under investigation after a member of the public took a photo of a beer bottle sitting in the cup holder of an empty patrol car in the Lowe's parking lot at Tillman's Corner.
It's not yet known how the beer bottle got there or if Sgt. Mahoney was drinking behind the wheel on duty. He is expected to face disciplinary actions, which will likely be revealed later this week.
7:30 by Vigil Have your say: Stony road ahead: Zimbabwe Vigil Diary
As we begin a new year it is difficult to imagine that it will be a happy one in Zimbabwe. Even optimists will find it hard to see anything but a stony road ahead.
LAUDERHILL, Fla. (AP) — Authorities say at least two people were injured when a crane collapsed on two homes in a Florida neighborhood.
Lauderhill Fire Rescue Capt. Jerry Gonzalez says tge crane was being used to put up Florida Power & Light electric poles Wednesday afternoon when it fell on the two houses.
No fatalities were reported, and Gonzalez wasn’t sure of the extent of the injuries.
Gonzalez says firefighters are going through the houses to make sure no one else was inside. The crane smashed through the roof of one of the homes, causing extensive damage.
Gonzalez says it wasn’t immediately clear what caused the collapse.
FPL spokesman Richard Beltran confirmsd the crane was being operated by a contractor when it tipped over. He had no additional information.
Lauderhill is northwest of Fort Lauderdale.
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Satanic Temple says Twitter discriminated against it
SALEM, Mass. (AP) — A Salem, Massachusetts-based organization called The Satanic Temple is accusing Twitter of discriminating against it on religious grounds.
Satanic Temple founder Lucien Greaves filed a complaint in March with the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, saying Twitter wrongly suspended its accounts after someone tweeted a threat to the organization. The Boston Globe reports Twitter has restored the accounts but without the "verified" status Greaves wants.
An attorney for Greaves says the standards used by Twitter to determine its suspensions and verifications of users is colored by its favoritism toward groups that share the social network's views.
Twitter says an account is verified if it's determined to be of public interest.
The Satanic Temple's building is zoned as an art gallery and is open to the public with art installations, lectures and film screenings.
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A Pasco County teen has been arrested after she reportedly threatened to kill her former teacher on social media.
On Sunday at approximately 10:51 p.m. Pasco County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested Desiree Zio, 18, of New Port Richey and charged her with written threats to kill or do bodily harm.
Deputies interviewed Zio and she admitted to writing and sending a threat which stated, "I'm going to kill ...." from her mother's Facebook account to the teacher's personal Facebook account. The teacher received the message and it caused her to fear for her life.
Zio told deputies she would go to the teacher's work and kill her by stabbing her with a knife.
Zio was taken into custody on Sunday night.
When you think about Pittsburgh Steelers traditions, what comes to mind? The Terrible Towel, the Steel Curtain and all those Lombardi Trophies perhaps? Since 2002, another thing to add to that list has been the tradition of the stadium playing “Renegade” during the third quarter as the team’s rallying cry.
Sunday night the Steelers needed it more than ever, and when the video came up and the fans saw linebacker Ryan Shazier on the screen they went nuts. Check out the video below.
The team played with a heavy heart and tremendous emotion as they dedicated their 39-38 victory over the Ravens to the injured linebacker. He watched the game from his hospital bed in Pittsburgh and even FaceTimed with the team after the game.
I’ve seen a lot of exciting renditions of “Renegade” and the crowd go wild. But Sunday night’s version might have topped them all. The Steelers will welcome the New England Patriots to Heinz Field this week in a huge AFC clash.
Milwaukee Brewers' Eric Thames, right, celebrates his home run off Chicago Cubs starting pitcher John Lackey, with Ryan Braun, during the third inning of a baseball game, Monday, April 17, 2017, in Chicago. . St. Louis Cardinals left fielder Randal Grichuk dives and catches a fly ball by Pittsburgh Pirates' Jordy Mercer during the seventh inning of a baseball game, Monday, April 17, 2017, in St. Louis.
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Since 1851, obituaries in The New York Times have been dominated by white men. With Overlooked, we’re adding the stories of remarkable people whose stories were untold by the newspaper.
By Eva Sohlman
The assassins hurled their first round of explosives as Czar Alexander II traveled in his carriage through the streets of St. Petersburg. The Czar survived, thanks to the carriage’s armor. But Alexander made the fatal mistake of descending to the street and that’s when the next bomb was thrown. He bled to death in hours.
The attackers on that March 13 in 1881 were led by Sophia L. Perovskaya, herself an aristocrat and a descendant of Peter the Great. Perovskaya, 27, was soon arrested with four male co-conspirators from the radical organization called the People’s Will and condemned to death by hanging.
She became known as Russia’s first female terrorist, credited with pushing the empire down the road to revolution and later given the mantle of martyrdom. Tolstoy called her an “ideological Joan of Arc.”
GETTY West Brom yet to make second bid for Morgan Schneiderlin
West Brom manager Tony Pulis has already confirmed his side's interest midfielder Schneiderlin but saw his opening £18million bid rejected. And Sky Sports claim the Baggies are yet to return with an improved offer for the France international.
GETTY Tony Pulis has made no secert of his desire to sign Morgan Schneiderlin
The former Southampton ace has fallen out of favour since the arrival of Jose Mourinho in the summer - playing just 11 minutes of league football this season. Schneiderlin has also been linked with Everton, whose boss Ronald Koeman worked with the 27-year-old during his time at Southampton. The Frenchman remains a key target for Pulis and Mourinho has admitted he will not force him to stay at Old Trafford.
GETTY Morgan Schneiderlin has played just 11 minutes of Premier League football under Jose Mourinho
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FOUR backbenchers from the private sector will take on office-holder positions in what is described as a "more extensive than usual" Cabinet shuffle, which sees many of the ruling party's recently elected candidates given new or expanded roles.
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Finn Harps had a 1-1 draw with Portadown on Saturday evening at Shamrock Park.
Portadown took the lead through a Luke Wilson goal, and it remained like that up until half-time.
Ciaran Coll brought Harps back level in the second-half, but neither team were able to take advantage and the game remained all square up until the final whistle.
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Manu Tuilagi and Matt Toomua will return from injury to feature for Leicester Tigers in their European Champions Cup clash with Munster at Welford Road on Sunday.
Both players have missed the majority of the season but will pair up at centre following their recoveries from knee problems.
Tuilagi damaged the meniscus in his knee in September in his first game back after eight months out, while Toomua has been sidelined by bruising.
The return of the duo will come as a boost to Leicester, who sit bottom of Pool 4 at the midway point in the group.
"Matt and Manu have been training hard, they’re world-class operators and it's great to have them back," said head coach Matt O'Connor.
"We prepared well for last weekend [a 33-10 defeat to pool leaders Munster] but we didn't deliver on the day and were beaten by a very committed Munster side.
"Now we are looking at a big reaction at home this week. Pool 4 is the tightest of all the groups in the competition and all four teams still have everything to play for."
At Monday's Ohio County Board of Education meeting the 2017-2018 Teacher of the Year and 2017-2018 Service Personnel of the Year were announced.
Adrianne Manning is named the Ohio County Schools Teacher of the Year and Jeanne Wolfe is named the Ohio County Schools Service Personnel of the Year.
Manning started in Ohio County in 2007 and has served as the language arts and English teacher at both Bridge Street and Wheeling Middle School.
She is currently working at Wheeling Middle School, where she calls her fellow staff and students 'family,'
Wolfe started in Ohio County in 2010 as a secretary at Madison Elementary. Shen then worked at Woodsdale Elementary School in 2011 before moving full time to Wheeling Park High School in 2012.
Principal Amy Minch called Wolfe dedicated and a pleasure to work with.
Manning will travel to Charleston tomorrow to speak at the state capitol as a finalist for the West Virginia Teacher of the Year.
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Spokane Police officer Tim Schwering arrived before fire crews responding to a 911 call on Friday, Jan. 20, 2017. A woman was trapped inside her burning car and had tried to kick the window. Schwering's bodycam video shows he was able to break her window but was unable to unlock the door. With the help of a neighbor, they pulled the woman out of the vehicle.
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A May 2017 photo shows work underway to construct an Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation where dry cask storage of used nuclear fuel will be stored vertically at the closed San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station. A May 2017 photo shows work underway to construct an Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation where dry cask storage of used nuclear fuel will be stored vertically at the closed San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station.
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Love knows no boundaries and social media users made sure they rode on the Valentine’s Day wave to make their voices heard. While some commented on the current political climate and issues facings immigrants in the US, others expressed love for their family, friends and even food. #LoveWithoutBorders was one of the more popular hashtags related to the day.
WOAH, WHAT A CATCH! Garry Harrell of Douglas, GA caught this behemoth of a long Flathead catfish from the Altamaha River on June 9. The catfish is 101 lb, 55 1/2" inches.
If this fish was caught on a rod/reel, it would have bested the current state record by 18 lb. As is, it is the 2nd largest Flathead caught on a limb line.
There was a 103-pounder caught on the Ocmulgee in 2009.
SPRINGFIELD — State officials say that they’re making changes to Illinois’ newly-designed license plates to make them easier to read.
The State Journal-Register reports Secretary of State Jesse White’s office has received complaints.
The new licenses, designed by White’s office, were rolled out in January. White says the old plates were becoming less reflective, making them harder for authorities to see.
The new plates feature Chicago’s skyline, a barn with a windmill, the Capitol and part of Abraham Lincoln’s face.
But some, including Caryn King of Springfield, have criticized the new plates. They object to the design combination and say it’s hard to read.
White’s spokesman Dave Druker says future batches of new plates will have darker ink, among other changes. The office will gradually send replacements for passenger vehicles at no extra cost.
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Kansas City Royals' Lorenzo Cain, right, celebrates after hitting a solo home run against the San Francisco Giants with Mike Moustakas during the third inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Wednesday, June 14, 2017. Jeff Chiu AP Photo
Rescue crews responded after workers were left dangling on the side of a building after a scaffolding collapsed in Palmetto Bay Tuesday morning.
The incident happened at the Palmetto Bay Village Center at 18001 Old Cutler Road.
Footage showed two workers dangling from safety lines near the scaffolding, which was hanging off the side of the building about three floors above a landing.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue workers responded and helped one of the men to safety with the help of a ladder truck on the ground and firefighters on the roof.
Crews were able to lower the other man to safety a short time later.
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Luis "Guillo" Mercado worked as a cab driver, he owned a grocery store, and at one point, worked for NJ Transit.
But in 1989, he jumped at the opportunity to purchase a bar in Jersey City and turn it into Guillo's Place.
On Saturday, Mercado was joined by family, friends and patrons to celebrate the 29th anniversary of his bar at the corner of Coles and Sixth streets.
A native of Puerto Rico and longtime resident of Jersey City, Mercado received a proclamation from the city honoring the business.
Loyal customers also helped the 74-year-old celebrate the anniversary with drinks, hamburgers and hot dogs, and plenty of smiles to go around.
BOSTON — The USS Constitution will sail in Boston Harbor and fire her guns again to mark Independence Day.
The world’s oldest commissioned warship still afloat is scheduled to leave its berth at the Charlestown Navy Yard at 10 a.m. Wednesday and glide through the harbour to mark 242 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
The ship nicknamed “Old Ironsides” will travel to Fort Independence on Castle Island and fire a 21-gun salute at around 11:30 a.m.
The 101st Field Artillery from the Massachusetts National Guard will return the salute.
An additional 17-gun salute will fire as the Constitution passes the U.S. Coast Guard Station, the former site of the shipyard where the vessel was built in 1797.
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March 30 Elringklinger AG:
* Concludes 2016 financial year with strong final quarter
* Proposed dividend of 0.50 euros ($0.5378) per share which corresponds to payout ratio of 40 percent
* FY revenue up by 3.3 percent to 1.55 billion euros and by 4.7 perscent in organic terms
* Says guidance for 2017 organic revenue growth of 2 to 4 percentage points above global market growth
* Ebit margin before purchase price allocation around 9 to 10 percent
* FY group thus saw its net income (after non-controlling interests) fall to 78.6 million euros (91.6 million euros)
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The Chargers’ hard-luck summer continued with another injury which could drag into the regular season.
According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, Chargers linebacker Denzel Perryman is expected to miss four to six weeks with the ankle injury he picked up last night.
Perryman was carted off last night, and he’s having an MRI to determine the full extent of the damage. He was on crutches and in a walking boot after the game.
The middle linebacker would just add to their poor fortune over the last month.
First-round pick Mike Williams is still rehabbing in hopes of returning from a back injury, and second-rounder Forrest Lamp tore his ACL during camp.
Hornets C Zeller to miss time with concussion
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Hornets say centre Cody Zeller has been placed in the NBA's concussion protocol.
There is no timetable for his return.
Zeller took an elbow to the head in the fourth quarter of Charlotte's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday night. Zeller will not play Monday night against the Chicago Bulls.
Zeller will begin the process to return once he is deemed symptom-free, per the NBA's concussion policy.
The fourth-year centre is averaging 10.7 points, 6.2 rebounds and 1.1 blocks and shooting 59.5 per cent from the field — all career highs. Zeller has played in 31 games for Charlotte this season, starting 29.
Willian has been linked with a move to Barcelona – but where would he fit in?
Willian looks set to leave Chelsea this summer with Barcelona among the top contenders for his signature.
The Brazilian midfielder has impressed at the World Cup despite enduring a mixed season for the Blues which saw him dip in and out of the first team.
Barcelona are keen to reinforce their squad with added attacking threats, and Willian has been linked with a switch to the Nou Camp.
The 29-year-old star would have to slot into the Barcelona system and would be suited to a role in the front three or wide in Barcelona's successful 4-4-2 formation.
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In this Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017 photo, water spills over the road from a farm field in Buhl, Idaho. Warm weather is melting historic snowfall, particularly in the Magic Valley, where a canal was partially breached overnight Thursday, flooding an area near Castleford and Buhl.
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The son of Equatorial Guinea’s president is going on trial in France for corruption, money laundering and embezzlement after a years-long investigation.
Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue, who is also Equatorial Guinea’s second vice president, faces up to 10 years in prison if found guilty of acquiring real estate, luxury cars and other goods in France with public funds from his country.
Obiang’s lawyer, Emmanuel Marsigny, said he will ask for a delay in proceedings when the hearing starts Monday, arguing that his client — who is not expected to attend the trial — did not get enough time to prepare his defense.
The International Court of Justice, the United Nations’ highest court, refused to order France to halt the prosecution last month after Equatorial Guinea argued that Obiang had immunity.
SAN DIEGO — A sprinkler system and quick response by firefighters limited damage from a fire to an office building Saturday in San Diego, authorities said.
At about 5:15 p.m. a passerby noticed flames coming from the side of a building at 9449 Balboa Avenue, fire officials said. It went to a second alarm at 5:31 p.m. and the flames were out within 20 minutes.
Fire damage was confined to the third-floor exterior deck and water damaged a couple of law offices next to the deck, firefighters said.
No injuries were reported, they said.
The fire was caused by discarded smoking materials, officials said.
With the increase of urban development in Halifax and tourism season right around the bend, some residents say the city needs to better inform people of what parking options are available in the city’s busiest districts.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Easter may be over, but not for one Albuquerque man who has a love for bunnies.
Jeff Hartzer has created Bunnytown, USA. He started with one rabbit. He now has five plus a whole yard of rabbit memorabilia.
He found some of it at thrift stores, and other people like to buy him items.
It’s not just for pretty though, Hartzer says the items protect the bunnies from hawks.
Hartzer says Bunnytown has changed a lot over the years.
“If you come here next week, it will be different, the rabbits dig holes. The only constant in Bunnytown in change,” Hartzer said.
Hartzer thinks his bunnies may have reproduced, but won’t know for a while since babies don’t leave their burrow for several weeks after being born.
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WISCONSIN — After a night of drinking in Wisconsin, a driver made what they called a “safe choice” to not drink and drive.
But that meant leaving their car parked overnight in a metered lot.
When an officer found the car, ready to slap on a ticket on the windshield, he saw a handwritten note that read, “Please take pity on me. I walked home … safe choices.”
The Wausau Police department posted this picture on their Facebook on Monday.
Police said their parking officers can appreciate people making smart decisions and having a good sense of humor.
So the officer let the driver off easy. He issued a warning ticket, with a special note in reply: "Pity Granted, Just A Warning."
This tactic doesn’t guarantee you’ll be let off the hook, though. So if you’re planning on throwing back a few, it’s still best to plan ahead and arrange a ride.
And never drink and drive.
FILE - In this March 25, 2015, file photo, U.S. Army soldiers from the 25th Infantry Division's 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team and South Korean soldiers take their position during a demonstration of the combined arms live-fire exercise as a part of the annual joint military exercise Foal Eagle between South Korea and the United States at the Rodriquez Multi-Purpose Range Complex in Pocheon, north of Seoul, South Korea. The Pentagon says the annual U.S.-South Korean military exercises that had been postponed for the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics will begin April 1. Lee Jin-man, File AP Photo
× Jury sides with Taylor Swift in groping lawsuit
DENVER– Taylor Swift has won a long-awaited vindication after a jury decided that a radio host groped her during a pre-concert photo op four years ago.
After a weeklong trial over dueling lawsuits, jurors determined Monday that fired Denver DJ David Mueller assaulted the pop star by grabbing her backside during a backstage meet-and-greet.
The six-woman, two-man jury also found that Swift’s mother and radio liaison were within their rights to contact Mueller’s bosses.
Mueller sued the Swifts and their radio handler, Frank Bell, seeking up to $3 million for his ruined career.
Just before closing arguments, the judge dismissed Taylor Swift from Mueller’s lawsuit and drastically reduced the amount Mueller could collect.
The singer-songwriter said in her countersuit that she wanted a symbolic $1 and the chance to stand up for other women.
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After dropping his debut mixtape, My Moment, back in April, Tee Grizzley has already been hard at work on his first proper album, Activated. Today, Detroit rapper is previewing the release with the dizzy, scorching “Win”.
A song chronicling the Grizzley’s ascent in the rap game, “Win” finds him taking pride being the first person in his family making “legal bread.” “Without me my family wouldn’t have food,” he spits during the song’s piano-led chorus, “Anybody going ‘gainst me gonna lose.” Listen to it below.
If you weren’t rooting for him already, you will be now.
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"President Beji Caid Essebsi decided on Wednesday to extend the state of emergency for four months starting from Thursday, June 15," his office said on Facebook. The state of emergency has been in place since a November 2015 extremist bombing in Tunis that killed 12 presidential guards.
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ABU DHABI, April 30 Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank on Sunday posted an 8 percent rise in first-quarter profit, slightly above analysts' forecasts, helped by a double-digit percentage increase in non-interest income.
The emirate's second-largest bank by assets made a net profit attributable to shareholders of 1.11 billion dirhams ($302.2 million) in the three months to March 31, compared to 1.02 billion dirhams in the same period a year ago, according to its financial statement.
Three analysts polled by Reuters had on average forecast a net profit for the quarter of 995.4 million dirhams. ($1 = 3.6728 UAE dirham) (Reporting By Stanley Carvalho, editing by Saeed Azhar and David Evans)
Chattanooga Fire Department Haz Mat crews have responded to a fuel leak in the 300 block of MLK Boulevard Monday morning.
The spill is from diesel fuel leaked by a Waste Connections truck. The company provides trash services for UTC.
Dispatchers tell Channel 3 that there are currently no injuries or no details about the amount of fuel that was spilled.
The driver was not hurt, and cleanup is under way.
OLX announces investmen in CarFirst
LAHORE: OLX on Wednesday announced investment in the CarFirst to jointly provide platform for car trade in Pakistan, a statement said.
The announcement was made in a joint press conference at a local hotel. According to the agreement, OLX and CarFirst will jointly offer comprehensive solutions for all things related to cars, such as evaluation, certification, financing, insurance, live auctions, and others, it added.
OLX and CarFirst will collaborate to add value across the customer’s journey, improving efficiency and transparency at every milestone of the car trading process.
Globally, the OLX had announced $89 million global investment in the Series C funding round of the Berlin-based Frontier Car Group (FCG), the parent company of the online auto marketplace, CarFirst, operating in Pakistan, it said.
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By Jason Christley, NASCAR
August 12, 2017 – 11:49pm
MONROE, Wash. — Chris Eggleston’s championship charge is underway.
The 28-year-old from Erie, Colorado, dominated Saturday evening’s NAPA Auto Parts 150 presented by Toyota at Evergreen Speedway for his — Read More:fourth win of the season
A Maine high school student who fled his native Zambia says the experience of participating in a national spoken poetry competition was “heaven” even though he didn’t advance.
Deering High School junior Allan Monga had to go to court to become one of 53 participants Tuesday in the national Poetry Out Loud competition in Washington, D.C.
U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree, who championed his cause, said the asylum seeker learned about “persisting through challenges to chase your dreams.”
A federal judge allowed the 19-year-old Monga to participate in the competition hosted by the National Endowment for the Arts. The NEA originally prohibited Monga from competing because he hasn’t been granted legal asylum.
Monga told the Portland Press Herald that, “Just being here and experiencing this was like heaven.”
Eleven people were injured on Sunday afternoon after a taxi and a car collided head-on just outside of Pietermaritzburg in KwaZulu-Natal.
ER24 spokesperson Russel Meiring said paramedics were called to the scene of the accident on Sunday afternoon, where they found a taxi and a car in the middle of the road.
He said the passengers from the taxi were all found near the scene.
"Paramedics assessed the patients and found that eleven had sustained injuries ranging from minor to moderate," he said.
"The patients were treated for their injuries and were thereafter transported to Northdale and Edendale provincial hospitals for further treatment," Meiring said.
He said police and other authorities were on the scene and investigations continue.
Source: News24
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Organizers say 650 Vietnam veterans will be flying free to Washington, D.C., soon to visit memorials in and near the nation’s capital.
Bill Williams of Patriotic Productions says four chartered jets will leave early on May 1 from Omaha’s Eppley Airfield and return by 8:30 p.m. the same day at Lincoln Airport. Williams says thousands of people are expected to greet and cheer the veterans upon their return from Washington.
Williams says that of the 650 veterans, 55 are Purple Heart recipients.
“Welcome to Night Vale” will soon be turned into a TV series.
Deadline reports that FX and Sony Pictures Television have reached a deal to bring the popular podcast to the small screen. Better Call Saul executive producer Gennifer Hutchison is on board to executive produce the series.
Podcast creators Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor will also serve as executive producers.
“We’ve never met anyone in the industry who understands our world and approach to storytelling better than Gennifer does,” Fink and Cranor said in a statement. “We are lucky to be working with her, as well as FX – a network with a long history of creating excellent television.”
Fink and Cranor will also pen script books for seasons three and four of the podcast.
The horror podcast launched in 2012 and developed a cult following for the fictional town of Night Vale. The romance between narrator Cecil Palmer and scientist newcomer Carlos also gained a huge following. The podcast has spurned spin-off series, touring live shows and two novels.
Apple has bought Shazam, the maker of a song-recognition app that Apple's digital assistant Siri has already been using to help people identify the music playing on their iPhones.
The companies didn't disclose the price of the acquisition announced Monday. Technology news site Recode previously reported Apple is paying about $400 million for Shazam, citing three unidentified people familiar with the deal.
Apple issued a statement describing Shazam as "natural fit" with its services. The Cupertino, California, company declined to say whether Shazam's app will still be available after the deal closes.
Siri began drawing upon Shazam's technology to answer questions about songs as part of a 2014 update to the iPhone's operating system.
Since then, Apple has launched a music streaming service that has more than 27 million subscribers.
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M7 Group Adds Travelxp HD To Channel Line-up
M7 Group and Travelxp HD entered a distribution agreement. M7 Group Is adding Travelxp HD to its channel line-up for pay-TV bundles with Skylink for the Czech Republic and Slovakia, Canal Digitaal and Online.nl for the Netherlands, and TV Vlaanderen for Belgium. Travelxp HD is 24/7 channel that offers travel and lifestyle programming that will be fully localized in the Czech language, with Dutch subtitling to be added in the future.
Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan is deemed to have "immoral hair" under United Arab Emirates Football Association guidelines.
Gyan, who plays for Dubai-based Al Ahli, is among more than 40 players considered to have "unethical hair" in the gulf.
The Saudi rule bans mohawk-style cuts
In 2012, Saudi Arabia goalkeeper Waleed Abdullah was told to cut his "un-Islamic" hair by the referee before playing for his club side Al Shabab.
The Saudi rule bans mohawk-style cuts.
Some Islamic teachings ban 'Qaza' hairstyles, which include mohawks, because only part of the head is shaved, leaving other parts unshaven.
It's unclear if the Ghana international will be told to cut his hair.
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Young girl drugged and sexually assaulted on highway…Eight men in custody…
Nassau, Bahamas – Police now have three suspects allegedly responsible for the shooting death of a police officer that occurred on Sunday 16th April 2017.
Bahamas Press has confirmed the victim is officer 102 ‘DUCK’ GREENSLADE.
According to reports, shortly after 1:00am Police received a report that someone had been shot on Coral Harbour Road. Police on arrival at a service road off Coral Harbor Road, met the lifeless body of an off duty police officer who was shot. The victim was pronounced dead on the scene.
Meanwhile, police are investigation an incident which involved the drugging of a young girl by a group of males. Police have already detained some eight suspects allegedly involved in this horrific crime.
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The victim in that fatal shooting tonight in Ridgeland Park Saturday evening has been identified!
We understand the victim be one 21 year old, Quinton Smith AKA Chin Chee…
He is from North Long Island.
THE LYCANS annexed the Novice Category’s title in Season 6 of the Shoho-Q Basketball Open with a 103-80 win over Ruth in the finals over the weekend at the El Dorado gym in Banilad.
Ruth cranked up the physicality early on which got the Lycans into foul trouble early, resulting in the former leading 47-46 at halftime. However, the Lycans’ depth came into play as they built leads that went as high as 17 in the third canto.
Ruth tried to rally but was repeatedly rebuffed by the Lycans’ aces Ranel Cortes and JR Saga who scored a game-high 32 markers. Saga was eventually named as Finals MVP.
Mars Food is set to acquire Preferred Brands International, the makers of ready-to-heat Indian and Asian products sold under the Tasty Bite brand.
Although Preferred Brands operates primarily in North America, it also manufactures products sold to retailers in the UK and Australia – as well as via foodservice in India.
The move was motivated by the growing popularity of healthy convenience products. It also complements Mars’ existing portfolio of ready-to-eat brands including Dolmio and Uncle Ben’s.
Mars said that the deal will expand it’s all-natural vegetarian offerings in the US. It will also leverage Tasty Bite’s product development pipeline and strategic ingredients sourcing.
Tasty Bite manufactures products out of its Pune, India manufacturing facility and exports the majority of its products to the US.
A man drove from Chicago with crosses for each #VegasShooting victim. In front of iconic Las Vegas sign. Writing names & posting their pics. pic.twitter.com/1DHLn6WqgH — Veronica Miracle (@ABC7Veronica) October 5, 2017
A man from Chicago drove to Las Vegas to pay respects to the victims of the mass shooting.He placed 58 crosses for the victims in front of the Welcome to Las Vegas sign.He is writing the victims' names and posting photos on the crosses as well. Greg Zanis has driven to previous scenes of mass murders to deliver a similar memory for the victims. He went to Columbine, Colo., Newtown, Conn. and Orlando after mass shootings in those communities.
In terms of earnings releases for Canadian stocks, CAE Inc. , Keyera Corp. and Pan American Silver Corp. are all scheduled to release their quarterly results. The Street is forecasting revenue of $20.5-million in fiscal 2017, rising to $43.7-million in fiscal 2018, and nearly tripling to $127.3-million the following fiscal year.
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TORONTO — Police say a man has died in a crash between a car and a transport truck on Highway 401 in Toronto.
Ontario Provincial Police say it happened around 5:20 a.m. today at Martin Grove Road.
Paramedics say the one of the drivers, a man believed to be in his 50s, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The westbound lanes of the highway will remain closed in the area as police continue their investigation.
The crash comes as OPP prepare to crack down on distracted driving among truckers.
A safety blitz targeting commercial vehicles is scheduled to start this morning.
Washington: President Donald Trump said on Monday that a bomb attack by a 27-year-old from Bangladesh on New York's subway system underscored the "urgent need" for Congress to enact immigration reform.
"First and foremost, as I have been saying since I first announced my candidacy for president, America must fix its lax immigration system, which allows far too many dangerous, inadequately vetted people to access our country," Trump said in a statement.
He added that the suspect, identified as Akayed Ullah, had entered the country through "extended-family chain migration," a system the president is seeking to end that allows families to sponsor relatives to come to the United States.
Yellowstone National Park officials say a 21 year old man from North Carolina suffered severe burns after falling into hot spring on late Tuesday.
According to a news release from the park, Gervais Dylan Gatete was with seven other people when fell in to a hot spring in the Lower Geyser Basin area off of Fountain Flat Drive.
Lower Geyser Basin is just north of the Old Faithful area.
A group of people attempted to transport Gatete by car to get help. Around midnight they flagged down a park ranger near Seven Mile Bridge on the West Entrance Rd.
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Gatete was taken from there to West Yellowstone where he was flown to a hospital.
Rangers are investigating exactly how Gatete fell in to the thermal feature.
Gatete worked in the park as an employee of Xanterra Parks and Resorts.
In June of 2016 a man died after entering a hot spring in Norris Geyser Basin. According to the park one person died and two people were injured in 2000 after falling into a thermal feature in Lower Geyser Basin.
Nov. 23rd, 2003 is a day that deserves its own chapter in the annals of New England Patriots history. Not because the team won (although they did: 23 to 20 over the Houston Texans) but because it was the day that head coach, Bill Belichick, debuted his now-legendary sweatshirt style: A gray Patriots logo hoodie with cut-off sleeves. If the Patriots topple the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, it will be the team’s sixth Super Bowl win under Mr. Belichick. How much, if anything, does the iconic coach’s clothing choices have to do with these victories? That answer depends on just how superstitious you are.
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Collective Awakenings is OG. This green-mile stalwart started as a medical dispensary five years ago, and has retained the vibes of the medical spots that opened their doors to rec customers back in October 2015. The waiting room feels New Portland—tropical vibes are rooted in a large tree sculpture—but the staff uses a little walkie-talkie to radio back to the flower room, where you'll be seen only when there's an available budtender. That budtender will attend to you alone, pulling out a lighted magnifying glass so you can inspect each jar. Everything is weighed out carefully by hand, and the budtenders seemed aghast at the idea of anyone in Portland buying prepackaged weed they haven't been able to inspect because it's inside sealed and unsmellable packets. There's not much in the way of vaporizers or batteries, and the meager selection of prefilled oil cartridges isn't competitively priced.
In an ode to ABC's "Wide World of Sports," 100 TV stars from 14 different network and cable companies will take their athleticism to a new level as they compete - to feel "the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat" - in the revival of BATTLE OF THE NETWORK STARS, based on the '70s and '80s television pop-culture classic, premiering on THURSDAY, JUNE 29 on ABC.
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Jadeveon Clowney was one of the Texans players who did not participate in the first week of full-team OTAs. The standout EDGE is still recovering from minor knee surgery earlier this offseason.
According to coach Bill O’Brien, Clowney will not participate in any of the remaining OTA sessions either. Per James Palmer of NFL.com, O’Brien doesn’t see Clowney doing anything strenuous until training camp in late July.
Bill O’Brien told me he doesn’t see Jadeveon Clowney (knee) participating in OTAs. Said it will be most likely training camp when he hits the field. He’s been at the facility rehabbing. — James Palmer (@JamesPalmerTV) May 30, 2018
Rest and rehab are more important than on-field work for a player of Clowney’s considerable accomplishment. Getting him ready for the regular season it of utmost importance.
Krispy Kreme is honoring National Gingerbread House day with a special promotion according to NBC News. Grace said it will offer a glazed gingerbread doughnut on December 12, 2017 on its menu for one day only. The Today Show staffers reviewed the flavor and some complained that it didn't have enough ginger taste to it. So if that's not your thing, you can get a free glazed classic doughnut on December 15, 2017 if you don your ugliest Christmas sweater.
Steve shared video of a mom pulling a prank on her son. It's a good one. On Instagram's FailArmy U, a mom sent her son into a store for something to fix the car. The boy returns obviously embarrassed after asking for "blinker fluid" which, of course, does not exist. After asking him to repeat what he was looking for, even the store clerk realized that he was getting punked.
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The Minnesota Wild shipped forward Tyler Graovac to the Washington Capitals in exchange for a 2018 fifth-round pick, the team announced Wednesday.
Graovac totaled nine points in 52 games with the Wild last season. He split time between the Wild and the AHL, where he tallied 15 points for the Iowa Wild.
Graovac was a seventh-round pick in the 2011 NHL Draft. He joins a Capitals team that lost in seven games to the Pittsburgh Penguins in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
"He was a good kid," she said. "He was very faithful to his children. He was trying to get himself together as far as going back to school."
Another type of wave — a heat wave — is also on its way. Temperatures are expected to hit or exceed the century mark in many parts of Southern California in the coming days, including downtown L.A. Inland valley and foothill areas are expected to be even hotter. Those broiling conditions are expected to last through the weekend.
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MEXICO CITY, Aug 14 (Reuters) - U.S.-based trading firm Novum Energy has completed its first sale of imported ultra-low sulfur diesel to a fuel retailer based in Mexico, the company said on Monday.
Mexican state-run oil company Petróleos Mexicanos, known as Pemex, is in charge of almost all fuel imports into the Latin American country. An energy reform now allows traders, distributors and retailers to complete their own purchases from producing countries such as the United States.
The buyer of the diesel was Mexico-based fuel retailer Grupo Energeticos, a unit of PetroFE Gasolineras based in Tamaulipas, Novum Energy said in a statement.
PetroFe Gasolineras owns a network of 38 gas stations in Mexico that are not Pemex branded. Analysts expect some U.S. refiners and retailers including Valero Energy and Tesoro Corp to negotiate with these kind of stations to expand rapidly in Mexico's fuel market.
Cristiano Ronaldo is giving a look inside at his family life!
The 32-year-old soccer star took to his Instagram to share a peaceful photo of his family enjoying some time by a pond.
Cristiano was joined by his 23-year-old pregnant model girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez as well as his seven-year-old son Cristiano Jr. and three-month-old twins.
“Picture of the day,” Cristiano captioned the photo, adding lots of heart emojis.
Cristiano and Georgina, who are reportedly expecting a baby girl, seem like they totally have this parenting thing down!
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Today: Areas of morning fog; Mo. Sunny w/a slight chance of day afternoon showers & thunderstorms. High 92. SW @ 10-15.
Tonight: P/Cldy to Cldy w/a 40% chance of shwrs & tstrms. Low 68. S @ 5-10.
Tomorrow: Variably Cldy w/scatt. showers & tstrms. High 88. SE @ 10-15.
Saturday: P/Cldy w/scatt. Afternoon Shwrs & tstrms. High 91.
Sunday: P/Cldy, cooler & less humid. High 82.
Wednesday’s High in Atlantic was 85. Our Low this morning (as of 5:00-a.m.) was 60. We received .68” rain from 7-a.m. Wednesday through Noon (for a storm total of 1.39”) at the KJAN studios. Last year on this date, the High in Atlantic was 95 and the low was 64. The Record High in Atlantic on this date was 99 in 1918. The Record Low was 40 in 1906 & 1969.
Ronnie and Bernard try to impress Jack but end up arguing about who is the better flight attendant.
Three men were shot Sunday night on a residential street near Columbia Heights in Northwest Washington, according to D.C. police. The shootings occurred abut 8:40 p.m. in the 700 block of Gresham Place NW, a few blocks from the northern edge of the Howard University campus.
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MOGADISHU: A suicide car bomb exploded at a checkpoint outside the main African peacekeepers (AMISOM) base in the Somali capital Mogadishu on Monday, police said.
"A suicide car bomb rammed into the checkpoint outside the AMISOM base," Abdikadir Hussein, a police officer, told Reuters.
"There are Somali security forces at the checkpoint and it is too early to know the number of casualties."
A Reuters photographer at the scene saw the burnt-out shell of the bomber's car and another vehicle nearby on fire.
(Reporting by Abdi Sheikh and Feisal Omar; Writing by Duncan Miriri; Editing by Louise Ireland)
SINGAPORE - A man in his 30s was found dead in Geylang River near Block 74, Dakota Crescent on Monday (Aug 14) morning.
Police said they were alerted at 7.41am that a man was found floating face down in the water.
The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) dispatched a fire engine, a Red Rhino and an ambulance, and its officers later retrieved the body from the river.
The victim was pronounced dead by paramedics at the scene.
Residents The Straits Times spoke to said that the area is usually quiet. Madam Veronica Er, 70, a resident, said that she has, at times, seen people fish along the river.
A domestic helper who worked in a Housing Board unit overlooking the scene said she saw policemen retrieve the body from the water using a boat.
Police are investigating the unnatural death.
The tourists were rescued by the Dubai ruler after their car became stuck in the desert
Miss Arroyo, who comes from Mexico, tweeted a picture with the Prime Minister along with two friends and said he helped to pull their car out of the dunes.
The woman wrote on Twitter: “My friend and I got stuck on the desert of Dubai and we got rescued by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid.”
The tourist also tweeted a video saying: “This is the video that shows HHS Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid pulling our car out of the sand!!! Thank God there are still good people on earth, this means we can all help others when we see them in trouble.”
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KIRKWOOD, Mo. -- Major damage after a truck plowed into a house near Kirkwood, Missouri Tuesday.
Crews who responded to the crash say "substantial" damage was done to the structure.
The Kirkwood house was built in the early 1880s.
Officials say the driver was taken to a local hospital.
No word on the extent of his injuries yet.
Hoge & Jahns Podcast: Kicking off the Mitch Trubisky era for the Bears
In episode 119 of their podcast, the Chicago Sun-Times’ Adam L. Jahns and WGN Radio’s Adam Hoge break down the beginning of the Mitch Trubisky era — a Week 5 start against the Vikings on Monday Night Football.
How should everyone’s expectations be for Trubisky? How will the offense change? What does this moment mean for the franchise? Listen in.
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull took a few minutes on June 17 to discuss his favourite food: Italian tomato sauce.
“I like a spaghetti with a tomato sauce, I love to make the tomato sauce myself,” he said, before explaining just how he creates his favourite food. Credit: The PMO via Storyful
A Wawa student's artwork is featured outside Ontario's Legislative Building in Toronto.
Anna Lachine is one of 10 young artists whose work be featured on banners on the building's south grounds until mid-December, Algoma District School Board says.She's a Grade 9 student at Michipicoten High School.
Lachine's watercolour and ink work depicts a scene near near home, Driftwood Beach at the mount of Michipicoten River on the shores of Lake Superior.
Sunderland midfielder Jack Rodwell has been left in no doubt about what fans think of him after a flurry of hilarious comments appeared online today.
The cash-strapped club is so desperate to get the once-promising £70k-a-week player off their wage bill, they have offered to tear up his contract if he can find another team.
The former Man City starlet, who has made just 76 senior appearances in three and a half years for the Black Cats, is training away from the first team, but has insisted that he is available for selection.
However, manager Chris Coleman publicly questioned the player's desire to play football recently, claiming that the 26-year-old refused a recent approach from an unnamed club.
Now the fans have had enough too, and have subjected him to some rather unflattering comments (along with some choice language) online.
Sunderland fans heap ridicule on Jack Rodwell
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If someone today handed you an Android device running Marshmallow, with a 768×1280 touchscreen, and the kind of utilitarian looks only a Dalek’s mother could love, you’d wonder what they were playing at. But the HiBy R6 ($479) is no ordinary Android – it’s a piece of mobile kit for the discerning audiophile. Inside are dual ESS ES9028Q2M DACs, a Snapdragon 425 processor, and 3GB of RAM.
And on the outside: the bliss of dual headphone ports. During playback, the Android SRC is bypassed, so the DAC gets the original audio signal, not some resampled mush. And as an added bonus, the stainless steel body is described as “high impact”, so you could probably brain anyone who laughs at your clearly impeccable musical tastes. (What, Whigfield again? *Donk*)
The European Tour are at the awesome Ballyliffin Golf Club in Ireland, check out who we think are going to do well with these Irish Open Golf Betting Tips
The Dubai Duty Free Irish Open Golf Betting Tips
The build up for The Open starts this week with the Irish Open being played at Ballyliffin Golf Club and a proper Links golf challenge for the European Tour stars.
Last season Jon Rahm continued his charge up the World Rankings with a victory at Portstewart Golf Club, the Spaniard is in attendance again this year and is 15/2 to successfully defend.
This season Rory McIlroy hosts the event with his foundation and is the favourite at 7/1.
The GM Tipster is having another good season, check out his profit so far with our Golf Betting Tips homepage.
CHICAGO — A Chicago masseuse is suing Marvel Comic's Stan Lee, accusing him of inappropriate behavior during two massages in 2017.
Maria Carballo filed the lawsuit Monday seeking more than $50,000 in punitive damages and attorney fees from the 95-year-old comic book writer.
The Chicago Tribune reports that Lee's attorney, Jonathan Freund, called the lawsuit "a shakedown" and says Lee denies the allegations.
Carballo also filed a complaint with Chicago police, who are investigating.
According to the complaint, Lee fondled himself during the first massage and moaned so much during the second that Carballo stopped the treatment. Lee stood up and angrily demanded Carballo keep massaging him.
The complaint also says Carballo was massaging Lee with her feet when he grabbed her foot and touched it to his genitals.
McLaren driver Fernando Alonso of Spain sits in his car during the second practice session for the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix, at the Formula One Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain, Friday, April 14, 2017. The Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix will take place on Sunday.
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Suzuki went 0-for-3 with three groundouts in Monday's 6-1 loss to the Mariners.
The hitless performance dropped Suzuki's average to .067 (1-for-15) on the young season, and he's also struck out six times in 15 plate appearances. The 43-year-old former batting champion isn't a starter and can't do much with the bat in the twilight of his career. He'll probably steal a few bags here and there, but he's mainly a bench option in deep NL-only affairs.
A cyclist has died following a crash with a car in Cardiff.
The 54-year-old was riding on Pencisely Road in Llandaff when he collided with a black Ford Focus at the junction with Greenwich Road at about 13:45 BST on Friday.
The cyclist, who lives in the area, was taken to the University Hospital of Wales where he was pronounced dead.
The road was closed for about four hours following the crash and South Wales Police is investigating.
The Frankfurt zoo is showing off its first lion cubs in 15 years.
The cubs’ mother, Zarina, gave birth to triplets on April 14, and kept a close eye on her offspring as they took their first steps in the zoo’s lion enclosure on Wednesday.
Mother Zarina with the youngsters (AP)
The father, 12-year-old Kumar, is being kept apart from six-year-old Zarina and the cubs until zookeepers are sure that the mother will tolerate his presence.
The Asian lion cubs have not yet been named, and keepers believe – but are not yet sure – that two of them are male.
The Alabama House approved a day care bill compromise today on a vote of 86-5.
The action will require more supervision for hundreds of faith-based day cares that go un-inspected by the state.
The bill was described as a compromise between child welfare advocates and churches in the state.
The bill requires for-profit centers and state-subsidized centers to get licensed.
Exempt centers will be required to provide the state with employees’ criminal histories and proof of insurance, fire and health inspections.
The state would also inspect new faith-based facilities before opening and establish authority to enter existing faith-based day cares, if a problem were suspected.
The bill now moves to the Alabama Senate.
Police are investigating a shooting which lead to a crash then a carjacking in Jackson.
According to JPD, a woman was carjacked by a black male named "Lil J" following a car crash on Lynch Street and Hwy 80.
Jackson police say shots were fired near the Texaco gas station on Lynch Street.
The shooting caused a car crash and then a carjacking near the intersection.
Jackson police are looking for a gray 2005 Chevy Impala with a MS tag WBJ785.
Update: Female carjacked by armed black male, “Lil J” following vehicle crash at Lynch St./Hwy 80–*BOLO*gray 2005 Chevy Impala, MS tag WBJ 785, last seen traveling west on Hwy 80 from Lynch St. — Jackson Police Dept. (@JacksonMSPolice) December 11, 2017
The car was last seen traveling west on Hwy 80 from Lynch St.
A male subject was injured and taken to the hospital.
We are working to get more details and will update as soon as we know more.
If you see a car matching this description, please call police.
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Posters showing portraits of former South Korean President Park Geun-hye, her aides and business men close to her are pasted on a glass at an underground entrance in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, April 17, 2017. South Korean prosecutors on Monday indicted ex-President Park Geun-hye on high-profile corruption charges that could potentially send her to jail for life.
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A US Army Black Hawk helicopter crashed Monday on a Maryland golf course, killing one person and wounding two others, according to reports.
The chopper went down at the Breton Bay Golf and Country Club in St. Mary’s County, southeast of Washington, according to a secretary at the golf course.
Broadcastify, which carries live streams of emergency radio transmissions, quoted the county fire and rescue department as saying one person was confirmed dead and two other people required evacuation.
WJLA posted a video of the smoldering wreckage surrounded by rescuers after the helicopter crashed about 1:30 p.m. Two medevac helicopters were sent to the scene.
A worker at a pro shop said he witnessed the disaster.
Kevin Bowen said the chopper was “flying kind of low” before “spinning” and crashing between the third and fourth holes of the golf course.
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Tense moments for law enforcers in wake of Las Vegas sniper attack by Eric Mullens HUERFANO– Huerfano County law enforcement faced some tense hours Tuesday after deputies serving a search warrant in a rural part of the county south of Gardner heard four to six gunshots they believed were fired in their direction. The incident
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Singapore
FIVE years after it pulled the plug on direct flights to New York, Singapore Airlines will operate this, the world's longest flight, once again: It will fly non-stop to the Big Apple from Oct 11, using the ultra-long-range (ULR) variant of the A350-900.
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March 30 Charter Communications Inc
* Charter offers $1.5 billion of senior unsecured notes and senior secured notes
* Charter Communications Inc - intends to use proceeds from concurrent offerings to pay related fees and expenses and for general corporate purposes
* Charter Communications Inc - intends to use net proceeds from concurrent offerings to pay related fees, expenses, buybacks of class a common stock of charter Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Ending the year with the monsters of the Indian car world
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On this episode of Overdrive, we end the year with some powerful machines and some bone jarring off-road challenges.
A Rhode Island man has pleaded not guilty to a first-degree murder charge in the stabbing death of another man in East Providence. WJAR-TV reports 29-year-old James Stevens, of Providence, will continue to be held without bail following his arraignment Wednesday.
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U.S. Navy Adm. Harry B. Harris, Jr., U.S. Pacific commander, speaks at the opening ceremony for exercise Cobra Gold at the Royal Thai Marine Corps Headquarters in Sattahip, Thailand, Feb. 14, 2017. Cobra Gold, in its 36th iteration, focuses on humanitarian civic action, community engagement, and medical activities to support the needs and humanitarian interest of civilian populations around the region. (U.S. Marine Corps audio by Staff Sgt. Jason Fudge)
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Novak Djokovic says he had a "small medical intervention" on his bothersome right elbow.
The 12-time Grand Slam champion and former No. 1-ranked player wrote on Instagram on Friday: "It seems like I am on the good road now to full recovery."
Djokovic sat out the last half of 2017 because of problems with his racket-swinging right arm, saying it had been bothering him for more than a year.
The 30-year-old Serb made a late decision to enter the Australian Open last month, and then was clearly hampered by the elbow in a straight-set loss to Hyeon Chung of South Korea in the fourth round. Djokovic winced and grimaced throughout and took a medical timeout to have his elbow massaged.
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LOS ANGELES — Charles Manson's cremated remains have been scattered nearly four months after the cult leader died in prison. A funeral was held Saturday following a court battle for the 83-year-old's remains.
Pastor Mark Pitcher of the Church of the Nazarene in Porterville, California, says 20 to 25 people attended the funeral.
Among them were Manson's grandson, Jason Freeman, and Freeman's wife, Audrey.
Freeman prevailed last week in a months-long court fight for custody of Manson's remains.
His grandfather was cremated after the service and his ashes scattered.
Pitcher said Monday he agreed to lead the service because Freeman and his wife are Christians.
Manson was sentenced to life in prison for orchestrating the 1969 murders of actress Sharon Tate and eight others.
WWE RAW
Kurt Angle confirmed a Summerslam match will take place on WWE RAW tonight, as Bray Wyatt and Finn Balor will face off after coming to blows backstage.
Angle was taking part in a backstage interview when a referee ran in to get him, and told him of the fight between Balor and Wyatt. Angle screamed at them to stop and to save it for Summerslam, but Balor went back after Wyatt after being separated by some referees. Angle then said Summerslam wouldn’t wait, and he’s had enough, so they would face other tonight.
This appears to be the second Summerslam match to take place on tonight’s show, as Titus O’Neil announced the Cruiserweight Championship would be defended tonight instead of waiting until Sunday.
Related: Summerslam Match Taking Place On RAW Tonight? (Video), NXT Returning To South Florida, Matches Taped For WWE Main Event
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WWE aired the following promo hyping the WWE World Heavyweight Championship match at Summerslam between Shinsuke Nakamura and Jinder Mahal:
May 2 Diamondback Energy Inc
* Diamondback Energy, Inc. Announces first quarter 2017 financial and operating results
* Q1 earnings per share $1.46
* Q1 revenue $235 million versus I/B/E/S view $218.9 million
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.60 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Diamondback Energy Inc says Q1 2017 production of 61.6 mboe/d (75% oil), up 19% over q4 2016 with 13% quarterly organic growth
* Diamondback Energy Inc says Diamondback expects full year 2017 production to be between 69.0 mboe/d and 76.0 mboe/d
* Sees a total capital budget of between $800.0 million to $1.0 billion in 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
France's 21st-ranked Gael Monfils withdrew from the ATP Cincinnati Masters tournament on Monday due to illness.
The flamboyant 30-year-old from Paris is coming off a third-round exit at Montreal after defeating Japan's ninth-ranked Kei Nishikori in the second round last week.
A week earlier, Monfils was ousted in the first round defending his most recent of six career ATP titles at Washington, falling to Indian qualifier Yuki Bhambri.
Replacing Monfils in the Cincinnati draw will be Indian lucky loser Ramkumar Ramanathan, who meets US qualifier Chris Eubanks in the opening round.
May 2 National Retail Properties Inc:
* First quarter 2017 operating results and increase of lower end of 2017 guidance announced by National Retail Properties Inc
* Sees FY 2017 adjusted FFO per share $2.48 to $2.52
* National Retail Properties Inc - qtrly FFO per common share $ 0.53
* National Retail Properties Inc - qtrly core FFO per common share $ 0.60
* Q1 FFO per share view $0.60 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* National Retail Properties Inc - core ffo guidance for 2017 is $2.44 to $2.48 per share
* FY2017 FFO per share view $2.48 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* National Retail Properties Inc - Qtrly AFFO per common share $ 0.60 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Inspired by Adrienne Shelly's beloved film, WAITRESS tells the story of Jenna – a waitress and expert pie maker, Jenna dreams of a way out of her small town and loveless marriage. A baking contest in a nearby county and the town's new doctor may offer her a chance at a fresh start, while her fellow waitresses offer their own recipes for happiness. But Jenna must summon the strength and courage to rebuild her own life. Recommended for ages 13 and over. Contains some adult situations. Performance times vary by day. Go to TicketOmaha.com for times and information.
Related Stories Collaboration between local companies and international brands has never been easier in Ghana; however, Twellium industrial company producers of rush energy and range of drinks has partnered with Shell Ghana to energize drivers.
The promotion is dubbed “fuel your engine fuel your body promo” – and runs from now till the end of April 2018
Purchase fuel from selected shell stations and get your body energized with rush energy drink.
For every 80gh cedis fuel you buy, you get a free rush energy drink - customers will also get to enjoy 10% discount on all Twellium products from any shell outlets across the nation. Comments ( ): Post Your Comments >> Disclaimer : Opinions expressed here are those of the writers and do not reflect those of Peacefmonline.com. Peacefmonline.com accepts no responsibility legal or otherwise for their accuracy of content. Please report any inappropriate content to us, and we will evaluate it as a matter of priority.
Kensington Cst. Robb Hartlen said the Kensington Police Service charged no one with drinking and driving over the holiday season.
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We explain the mindset of why energy equities are cheap today relative to oil. Investors are using a lower for longer base case to underwrite many of the energy investments. This will tend to lag as prices rise, but it also helps explain which part of the …
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The 2016 13U All-Star state champions were given their championship rings on Saturday at an event held at Southside Baptist Church’s X-Factor building. These young men finished the championship tournament back in July 2016 with a perfect 5-0 record. They then traveled to Hugo, Okla. to play in the Babe Ruth Regional Tournament. Team members are:Brady Lester, Chandler Pyron, Jesse Coon, Brady James, Kevin Parrirea, Tray Boutwell, Case Short, Thomas Glisson, Peyton Ellis, Lane Ballard, Hal Smithart and Hayden McCoy. Blaine Pyron served as bat boy and they were coached by Wayne Wilford, Clay Ramer and Wyndell Ryals.
KUALA TERENGGANU, Jan 1 -- The floods in Terengganu have continued to worsen, with the number of evacuees in six districts rising to 4,062 as at 8am today from 3,292 at 10pm yesterday. The state Welfare Department portal reported that nine more relief centres were opened overnight, bringing to 52 the number of relief centres as at 8am.
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Dallas police say they need help finding 8-year-old Brandon Hernandez, who was last seen in the 11600 block of Ferguson Road Tuesday afternoon.
Police asked for the public’s help finding an 8-year-old boy who went missing in Dallas Tuesday afternoon.
Dallas police said Brandon Hernandez was last seen in the 11600 block of Ferguson Road at about 3:30 p.m.
Hernandez was described as 4 feet tall and 100 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a blue camouflage jacket with black sleeves, a white shirt, khaki pants and black-and-white shoes.
Dallas police asked anyone with information about Hernandez' disappearance to call them at 214-671-4268 or 911.
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Firefighters came to the aid of a woman who became trapped in a stream in Wigan after going in to rescue a duck.
She had gone into the water off Gardinar Close, Standish, on Wednesday evening to help the duck but could not get out due to the steep bank.
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The woman, who was around 30 years old, had been in the stream for 90 minutes when a friend called for help at 11.30pm.
Five fire engines attended and firefighters placed a ladder on the bank to help her out.
Gareth Gray, watch manager at Wigan fire station, said: "She was a bit cold and a bit wet, but she was checked over by the ambulance service and she was okay."
He urged people to stay away from open water due to the dangers it can pose.
YOUNGSTOWN >> A state prison will use equipment seized from an illegal marijuana grower to cultivate vegetables for poor people.
The Vindicator of Youngstown, Ohio, reports tens of thousands of dollars’ worth of hydroponic equipment seized by police in Campbell has been donated to the Trumbull Correctional Institution for the prison’s inmate agricultural program.
Inmates at the maximum security prison in northeast Ohio grew 10,000 pounds of food donated to poor people last year.
The equipment was seized during a raid in Campbell last September in which police found 56 marijuana plants.
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Campbell Mayor Nick Phillips says equipment found during raids is usually destroyed but was instead donated after a prison official asked for it.
Phillips says “it’s nice to see good coming from bad.”
DETROIT - Buildings A and B in the Lincoln Hall of Justice will be closed on Wednesday, May 30 due to high temperatures.
Hearings scheduled for Wednesday will be rescheduled.
Building C will be open during normal business hours.
Other districts of the Third Circuit Court will be open during normal hours.
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Authorities say two men were hurt when they crashed an UTV on icy roads.
It happened about 6:33 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 10 near Galbraith Line and Jordan Road in Speaker Township.
Investigators said a 2016 John Deere UTV driven by a 65-year-old Melvin man was heading east on Galbraith Line Road when the driver tried to make a left turn onto Jordan Road.
According to police, the UTV slid on the snowy and icy roads, causing it to crash into a northeast ditch.
The passenger, a 67-year-old Melvin man, was not wearing a seat belt and was ejected through the windshield, police said.
The driver was taken to Lapeer McLaren Hospital by ambulance. The passenger was taken to McKenzie Hospital in Sandusky by ambulance.
Their conditions are unknown.
The crash is still under investigation.
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Slegers is expected to take the mound against Baltimore on Thursday, Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Slegers has appeared in one game for Minnesota this year, allowing two earned runs over 5.1 innings of long relief versus Kansas City on May 30. The 25-year-old has started 14 games for Triple-A Rochester, posting a solid 3.55 ERA and 1.21 WHIP, but has only managed to collect 55 strikeouts in 83.2 innings. Look for the Twins to confirm his start in the near future.
Former Rhode Island Congressman Patrick Kennedy and his wife have added another boy to their brood.
Amy Kennedy gave birth Sunday night to the couple’s fourth child, Marshall, at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center in New Jersey. He made his first public appearance Tuesday along with his parents and older siblings — 10-year-old stepsister Harper Petigout, 6-year-old Owen, 4-year-old Nora and 2-year-old Nell.
Amy Kennedy was a public school teacher for more than 15 years and serves on the board of Mental Health America.
Kennedy, a Democrat, was elected in 1994 and chose not to run again in 2010, the year after his father, Massachusetts Sen. Edward Kennedy, died.
Kennedy has written and spoken publicly about his long struggle with bipolar disorder and drug addiction. He has become an advocate for a stronger mental health care system.
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Australian Open organizers have given 17-year-old Alex De Minaur and Andrew Whittington wild-card entries to the season's first grand slam tournament.
De Minaur, a Wimbledon junior finalist last year, beat top-seeded Mikhail Kukushkin in the qualifying tournament for the Brisbane International, where he is set to make his ATP main draw debut this week. Whittington, 23, achieved a career-high ranking of No. 170 last November after winning six ITF titles and reaching semifinals at two ATP Challenger events.
Other wild cards already granted for the Australian Open men's main draw include Denis Istomin, the Asia-Pacific Wildcard playoff winner from Uzbekistan, and Quentin Halys of France and Michael Mmoh of the United States, who were given reciprocal wildcards for the French Open and the U.S. Open.
U.S. officials are blaming the North Korean government for a series of cyberattacks dating to 2009 against media, aerospace, financial sectors and infrastructure in the United States and across the world.
Mankind is one step closer to possibly discovering life outside Earth. A group of astronomers have discovered 60 new extrasolar planets near the Solar System, with some of them having the likelihood to sustain life, the Independent reported Tuesday. One planet – Gliese 411-b – strongly resembles Earth and tells researchers that it is possible for…
Iraq's Shiite militias say they will participate in the next major battle against the Islamic State group after the Iraqi forces' victory in Mosul last month.
The Shite militias did not fight in the urban part of Mosul, Iraq's second-largest city, but were key in clearing far-flung villages of IS and capturing supply lines in the desert west of Mosul toward Iraq's border with Syria.
The spokesman for the government-sanctioned umbrella — known as the Popular Mobilization Forces, and mostly made up of Shiite militias — says the participation of the militiamen is "essential" in the upcoming fight for the town of Tal Afar, west of Mosul.
Ahmed al-Asadi spoke to reporters in Baghdad on Monday.
The militias have been accused of sectarian killings and other abuses against Sunni civilians.
The Millennial smartphone saving revolution
FT Money reporter Kate Beioley hosts a Millennial Money takeover this week, talking to FT reporters Rianna Croxford, Nicholas Megaw and Camilla Hodgson about the new savings and investing apps that let Millennials manage money from their smart phones. After road-testing the apps, are they helpful hacks or phone-based fads?
What started as a high-speed chase from central Massachusetts into Nashua turned into a larger conversation about police brutality after officers were captured on video repeatedly assaulting the suspect involved in the wild pursuit. Richard Simone Jr., a 50-year-old from Worcester, Mass., was wanted on several warrants - including assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and larceny - when officers on May 11 attempted to pull him over in his truck.
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The cast of A Place to Call Home.
The cast of A Place to Call Home.
Foxtel has announced that the upcoming sixth season of A Place to Call Home will be the last.
WA-raised creator Bevan Lee says season six “truly completes” his vision for the hit period drama.
“I promise to bring the show to its finale on a wave of tears, laughter and, most importantly, closure,” he says.
Filming started this week on the final series, which will take the characters into the 1960s and will air on Showcase in August.
The winner of last year’s Logie award for best TV drama, A Place to Call Home has been a hit with overseas audiences, airing in more than 120 countries.
April 24 (Reuters) - Illumina Inc:
* ILLUMINA REPORTS FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR FIRST QUARTER OF FISCAL YEAR 2018
* Q1 NON-GAAP EARNINGS PER SHARE $1.45
* Q1 GAAP EARNINGS PER SHARE $1.41
* Q1 REVENUE $782 MILLION VERSUS I/B/E/S VIEW $744.3 MILLION
* Q1 EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW $1.02 — THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S
* SEES FY 2018 NON-GAAP EARNINGS PER SHARE $4.75 TO $4.85
* SEES FY 2018 REVENUE UP 15 TO 16 PERCENT
* FOR FISCAL 2018, COMPANY NOW PROJECTS GAAP EARNINGS PER DILUTED SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO ILLUMINA STOCKHOLDERS OF $4.45 TO $4.55
* FY2018 EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW $4.59, REVENUE VIEW $3.14 BILLION — THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Greiss will guard the cage Thursday night against host Columbus.
The German puck plugger doesn't exactly have the best track record against the Blue Jackets; he's gone 5-4-3 with a 2.90 GAA and .895 save percentage against them over 13 appearances. If there's a silver lining, though, it's that Greiss has faced this opponent more than any other in his career, so perhaps he'll be more prepared to square off against them this time around.
REUTERS: Championship side Birmingham City appointed former Tottenham Hotspur boss Harry Redknapp as manager until the end of the season, as a replacement for Gianfranco Zola.
Redknapp, who at 70 becomes the oldest manager in English football, guided Tottenham to Champions League qualification in the 2009-10 season.
His last foray into management was a two-match spell in charge of the Jordan national team in March last year.
"I got fed up sitting around doing nothing. I will come and live up here until the end of the season," Redknapp told TalkSPORT on Tuesday.
"If I can keep them up then we can sit down and talk about going forward."
Former Italy international Zola resigned after a 2-0 home defeat to Burton Albion that left Birmingham three points off the relegation zone.
They are in 20th position and play Aston Villa on Sunday.
(Reporting by Hardik Vyas in Bengaluru; editing by Sudipto Ganguly)
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MILWAUKEE (AP) — Bucks forward Jabari Parker is set to return to the court Friday against the New York Knicks, nearly a year after being sidelined with the second major left knee injury of his career.
Milwaukee said Monday night that Parker was medically cleared, making the announcement during the second quarter of its 107-95 victory against the Philadelphia 76ers.
Parker tore his left ACL on Feb. 8, 2017, against Miami. At the time, he was averaging a career-high 20.1 points and 6.2 rebounds as one of the franchise cornerstones.
Parker tore the same ACL in December 2014, ending his rookie season after 25 games. Milwaukee selected Parker with the second overall pick of the 2014 draft.
The return of Parker comes at an important time, about a week before the NBA trade deadline. The Bucks are also trying to reassert themselves as a contender in the East following the firing of coach Jason Kidd.
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In this April 8, 2016 file photo, Megyn Kelly attends the 2016 Variety's Power of Women: New York in New York. Anchor Megyn Kelly is defending her interview with Infowars host Alex Jones, saying it is important for journalists to "shine a light" on influential figures.
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The HandBrake Team has released version 1.1.0 of its open-source video conversion program HandBrake. The update features an overhauled user interface designed for better flow and to look better on high-resolution displays. HandBrake 1.1.0 also adds new presets (for Vimeo, YouTube, and 4K video), adds new sharpening filters, and improves its Apple TV 4K support. VoiceOver navigation has been improved as well, there’s now an option to configure the low disk space warning level, and many bugs have been squashed. (Free, 16.1 MB, release notes, 10.7+)
Residents will wake up to another cold and bitter start across Northamptonshire tomorrow as temperatures are likely to drop to -7C tonight.
In a weather forecast this morning, Pitsford Weather Centre said: 'It is an icy picture across the county this morning and, despite one or two lingering light flurries, the main area of snow has now cleared away to the south-east.
'The rest of the day will be fine, albeit cloudy, but it will feel bitterly cold with a gentle, occasionally moderate, north or north-easterly breeze.
'Temperatures are probably already at their peak of around 1 or 2C. Clear skies will develop this evening and overnight and this will send temperatures tumbling to around -7C.'
On Tuesday the centre says the county is likely to see some sunshine in the morning however, temperatures will still be 'hovering around freezing.'
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Maharashtra Agriculture Minister Pandurang Fundkar passed away at a hospital in Mumbai on Thursday following a brief illness, reports PTI. He was 67. He breathed his last at the Mumbai’s Breach Candy hospital. The senior BJP leader died after he suffered a massive cardiac arrest at the hospital, an ANI report said. Fundkar was inducted into the Devendra Fadnavis ministry in July 2016. He was born in 1950 in Buldhana.
He was also known as Bhausaheb Fundkar. He was also the leader of opposition in Maharashtra Legislative Council. His son Akash Pandurang Fundkar is an MLA from Khamgaon constituency.
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WASHINGTON — True Food Kitchen, whose menus are inspired by the principles of celebrity physician Dr. Andrew Weil’s anti-inflammatory diet, opened its Bethesda location Tuesday.
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It is the second D.C.-area location for the national chain, which opened in Fairfax’s Mosaic District in 2014.
The Bethesda location, at 7100 Wisconsin Ave., is open for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch, and includes gluten-free, organic, vegetarian and vegan dishes.
The 6,600-square-foot restaurant — on the ground floor of the Solarie Bethesda apartment building, which opened last year — includes a pet-friendly outdoor patio.
The restaurant also calls itself eco-friendly, with dining chairs made from recycled soda bottles and floors made from reclaimed wood.
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DC Young Fly dm’d us the other day mentioning his music, now we’ve know DC to send us some of his work and of course we are use to getting the world famous #BringThatAssHereBoy videos… But today we were delighted to see that DC is showing a softer side on this featured track he did with LA singer Toni Romiti. We love it, I’m sure you will to check it out below.
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March 19 (Reuters) - Guangxi Liuzhou Pharmaceutical Co Ltd :
* SAYS ITS 2017 NET PROFIT UP 25 PERCENT Y/Y AT 401.4 MILLION YUAN ($63.41 million) Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2u0vDSd Further company coverage: ($1 = 6.3307 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
EFFINGHAM, Ill. (WAND)- Kluthe Pool will not open as planned this weekend because of a water leak, the Effingham Park District announced Friday.
The pool was scheduled to open Saturday, but the park district says workers have uncovered an underground water line break.
Officials said they hope to have the problem fixed and open the pool June 1.
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50 Cent just won a huge legal victory when a judge threw out a lawsuit where he was accused of ripping off someone else’s work to create his hit show, “Power.”
Two guys wrote a play called “Dangerous” which they claimed was eerily like “Power.” The story line involved a drug dealer who engaged in violence, launders money and attempts to stave off prosecution.
The court said these are common elements that are in the public domain and “One need only look to such shows and movies as The Wire, Empire, Breaking Bad, Narcos, Weeds, Carlito’s Way, American Gangster, New Jack City, Scarface and Paid in Full.”
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With fans of MEAN GIRLS eagerly awaiting the Broadway premiere of the musical stage adaptation this Spring, Lindsay Lohan, star of the 2004 original film tells Eonline that she'd like to star in a big screen sequel.
"'Mean Girls 2,' the movie, this is the importance," Lohan told E! "We need Rachel McAdams! We need the whole cast back!" She went on to tease that she's ready to begin talks with the film's creator, Tina Fey. "I'm here in New York, so Tina Fey better be hiding, or I'm going to find her, and Lorne Michaels. I know where his desk is." Lohan also mused what her character, Cady Heron would be up to in 2017, offering. "I'm thinking she's been living in AFRICA and adopts children, very Madonna."
MARTINSBURG, Pa. — A Pennsylvania State Police trooper who was slain on duty will be laid to rest this week.
Twenty-three-year-old Trooper Landon Weaver was shot and killed while responding to a domestic complaint Friday night in Huntingdon County, in central Pennsylvania. State police shot and killed the suspect in Weaver's death after an overnight manhunt.
Weaver graduated from the police academy last summer and was assigned to the Huntingdon barracks. He was married in June.
The John K. Bolger Funeral Home says there will be a visitation Wednesday at the Jaffa Shrine Center in Altoona. Weaver's funeral will be Thursday at the Jaffa Shrine Center. He'll be buried at Fairview Cemetery in Martinsburg.
Things really didn't go the way Brantford 99ers head coach Wes Consorti wrote it up Thursday.
A goal 39 seconds into the game and then a second period collapse led to an 8-4 win for the defending Sutherland Cup Elmira Sugar Kings at the Gretzky centre.
Tyler Beauparlant gave the defending Greater Ontario Hockey League champs the early lead, before Zack Cameron and Mason McMahon added to the lead before the game was eight minutes old.
But the 99ers rebounded back, scoring a pair of goals under a two minute span. Jack Gaffney scored before Eric Eschweiler got the home team within a goal on a penalty shot.
In the second period, Christian Polillo and Troy Henley gave the 99ers its first lead of the game midway through the second period.
Then the Sugar Kings went to work.
Jeff Jordan and Ethan Wiseman scored goals on the powerplay, before Wiseman added his second of the game.
Beauparlant and Cameron then netted third-period goals to put the game out of reach.
The reception at the hospital's emergency ward had to be evacuated as the 43-year-old allegedly rammed police cars following a pursuit.
Ghanaian actress, Yvonne Nelson has revealed that she will tie the knot this year.
Speaking to BBC’s Veronique Edwards, the 31-year-old said, “This year, I’ll be getting married this year.”
The “If Tomorrow Never Comes” actress, however, did not give out many details about her wedding plans or her fiancé.
Miss Nelson also talked about her career, dumsor, charity and revealed the touch on the relationship between herself and her mother.
Yvonne Nelson lost her dad in January 2017. Yvonne revealed that she has snapped only two photos with her father and the last one was taken on January 6, 2017.
The actress and producer expressed how she longed to share some quality alone time with her father just like old days in her Instagram post.
Every day Plaza Midwood's walkable business district attracts Charlotteans from across the city to explore Central, Commonwealth and Pecan avenues. The local shops along the main strips include a tattoo parlor, guitar store, boutique clothing stores, a coffee shop, multiple pizza joints and various restaurants ranging from Caribbean to pub-style menus.
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With the state pursuing more aggressive clean-energy policies, the energy sector will undergo a major transformation that will require fundamental changes in how and when electricity and gas are delivered.
At least that seemed to be the consensus of experts during a NJ Spotlight roundtable event Friday that focused on modernizing the state’s energy infrastructure, an issue fraught with challenges and not insignificant costs.
It also comes at a time of rapid technological changes and the need to upgrade an aging power grid to cope with integrating cleaner, but intermittent, energy sources into the mix, while facing pressure to make the entire system more resilient, the panelists agreed.
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Lawsuits are mounting against the largest drug makers in the country for their alleged complicity in sparking the opioid crisis through public deception. Officials in Suffolk County, N.Y., are joining a group of municipalities across the state in a number of lawsuits against major pharmaceutical companies and their subsidiaries for misrepresenting the safety profile of opioid painkillers and minimizing the risk of addiction.
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Brendan Duffy was the hard-luck loser when the Stratford High baseball team lost a 2-1 decision to Notre Dame of Fairfield on Monday.
Duffy carried a no-hitter and a 1-0 lead into the bottom of the sixth before surrendering a lead-off hit.
Walks to the next two batters loaded the bases before ND’s second single and a sacrifice fly accounted for two runs.
Duffy doubled in Stratford’s lone run in the top of the fourth.
Stratford spaced out its six hits.
Stratford plays again Wednesday at New Fairfield at 4:15.
Bliss and Jax had been working together ever since last year but it was revealed last week that the RAW Women’s Champion was just using The Irresistible Force all along.
Jax was furious after finding out the truth and looked to get her frustrations out on Bliss backstage, but The Goddess immediately left the arena with her associate Mickie James.
Before facing Asuka tonight, Bliss admitted that she has been manipulating the ex-NXT star since joining RAW from Smackdown a year ago.
She said: “I never like Nia, I used her.”
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette and receiver Marqise Lee won't play in Thursday's preseason game against Tampa Bay.
Coach Doug Marrone ruled out both players Monday, reiterating that the team is going to be cautious with them.
Fournette has a "nagging" foot injury that Marrone said has "been kind of growing." The fourth overall pick in the NFL draft attended practice Monday, but wasn't wearing pads and didn't do any work.
Lee badly sprained his right ankle during practice Sunday. He was wearing a walking boot and using a crutch Monday.
Marrone says "we're just being smart on it. … Obviously we'll probably hold those guys out for at least `til after the game."
@ladygaga Giving money to the homeless in San Fransisco Tonight. Her heart is so big! I love you! ❤️💋 #JoanneWorldTour #ladygaga pic.twitter.com/RthUzZQqOB — xoxo, Danny (@dinogaga16) August 14, 2017
Lady Gaga took the time to hand out money to the homeless in San Francisco right after her concert last night.The superstar performed at AT&T Park Sunday night. It's hard to see her, she appears quickly in this video, but she's the one with the high heel white boots.It's unclear exactly what streets she was on, but likely somewhere near the ballpark.
BERLIN, April 5 Germany on Wednesday accused Russia and Iran of carrying some responsibility for a suspected chemical weapons attack by Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's forces that killed scores of people in a rebel-held area.
"The federal government sees responsibility lying with Russia and Iran as allies of the Assad regime," a German government spokeswoman told a regular news conference in Berlin.
"We are convinved that without their massive military support the regime would have long ago had to agree to serious negotiations about a political solution," she added. (Writing by Paul Carrel; Editing by Andrea Shalal)
Lead found in 20-plus percent of St Joseph homes
ST. JOSEPH - State health officials say nearly 22 percent of the homes in a small northeast Louisiana town have unsafe levels of lead in the drinking water.
Gov. John Bel Edwards issued an emergency order Dec. 16 when two routine samples showed similar conditions and two more showed high levels of copper. He ordered the town to start drinking bottled water.
The state started testing the drinking water from each of the 470 homes, businesses, and schools on the town's system just before Christmas.
Federal law requires action if lead levels exceed 15 parts per billion in 10 percent of the samples. The Advocate reports state Health Officer Dr. Jimmy Guidry said the sampling found actionable levels of lead in 21.7 percent of the 414 customers whose tests have been completed.
New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) G-Shock from Casio watches on Monday announced its association with the 'Indian Extreme Nationals 2.0, organised by the Extreme Sports Association of India (XSAI) for the second year running.
The Indian Extreme Nationals is a nationwide competition for extreme sports lovers and enthusiasts showcasing the potential for this niche sports genre in the country.
Commenting on the association with Casio's G Shock, Sunil Kutty Menon, President of XSAI said: "It gives us immense pleasure to associate Indian Extreme Nationals with Casio's G -- Shock, fuelling our core objective is to get all the athlete communities of these sports together and grow the culture among Indian youth.
"We believe that the infrastructure will grow organically with extreme culture growth. We also want to offer maximum international exposure to our Skateboarding and BMX athletes."
A total of 140 athletes will compete in the Indian Extreme Nationals 2.0.
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We are looking for Latinas between the ages of 14-18 to participate in a study looking at the strengths of the Latino community and families in promoting wellness. If you complete the survey, you will receive a $10 cinema gift card. Participation should take around 45 minutes.
To qualify for this study you must:
Be between the ages of 14-18 Participants under the age of 18 will require parent permission
Identify as a Latina of Mexican descent
If you are interested in participating, please send an email to LatinxResilience@gmail.com, or visit http://tinyurl.com/LatinaWellnessStudy indicating that you or your daughter would like to participate and you will be contacted to schedule an appointment for participation.
The principal investigator on this study is Dr. Brandy Piña-Watson. This study has been approved by the Human Research Protection Program at Texas Tech University.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia’s House of Delegates has passed a bill to require carbon monoxide detectors in all schools and daycare centers.
The 95-1 vote Friday comes two months after a carbon monoxide leak was detected in a rooftop heating unit for the cafeteria at a South Charleston elementary school. No one was injured in that leak, which prompted Kanawha County school officials to have 500 detectors installed in schools countywide.
Hancock County Republican Pat McGeehan cast the lone vote against the bill. Three House members did not vote.
The bill now goes before the state Senate.
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Finchem doesn’t think there’s “empirical data” to prove that Arizona teachers don’t get paid as much as their peers in other states, though a study from ASU’s Morrison Institute for Public Policy published roughly a month ago found just that. To read more on this item plus all the stories in the June 13 Yellow Sheet Report, ...
Lawrence V. Hardesty, 56, of Salina, passed away
Tuesday, June 13, 2017 surrounded by his loving
family. He was born in Salina on February 26, 1961
to Lawrence and Mary (Breneman) Hardesty.
He spent his career as an auto parts salesman,
with the last 10 years at O’Reilly’s Auto Parts.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, JoAnna Mauk.
Survivors include his children; Nathan Hardesty and Stephanie Breitmeyer; 5 grandchildren; and sisters, Melody Hawkinson and Theora Hoover
Visitation will be on Thursday, June 15 from 2:00pm to 7:00pm, with the family from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at Roselawn Heights Memorial Chapel, 1920 East Crawford, Salina.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 16 at 1:00pm at the Chapel.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Salina, in care of Roselawn Mortuary, PO Box 2322, Salina, 67402.
Officials: Whales, after deadly year, could become extinct Phys.org - 22 hours ago Officials with the federal government say it's time to consider the possibility that endangered right whales could become extinct unless new steps are taken to protect them.
North Atlantic right whales set to become extinct Daily Mail - 1 hours ago The high year of mortality is coinciding with a year of poor reproduction, and there are only about 100 breeding female North Atlantic right whales left.
A motorcyclist who was killed in a crash on the A19 Easingwold Bypass has been named by police.
North Yorkshire Police said the motorcyclist was Alex Boorman, 27, from Thirsk.
The crash happened shortly after 7.30pm on Thursday and involved a black Suzuki Motorcycle and a blue Vauxhall Viva.
Three other people were injured, including the 22-year-old driver of the Vauxhall.
A spokesman said: "Police investigations into the incident are continuing and a file has been prepared for the coroner.
"The 22-year-old man arrested in connection with this collision has been released under investigation while enquiries continue."
Unwitting millionaires from South Lanarkshire and Falkirk have days left to claim jackpot.
Unclaimed: Search on for two £1m raffle winners. National Lottery
Two mystery Scots are yet to claim their £1m lottery jackpots.
The unwitting millionaires from South Lanarkshire and Falkirk have just days left to claim the life-changing prize.
The two punters scooped £1m in the National Lottery Medal Draw on August 27 last year and have until February 23 to claim their prize.
The one-off draw was held to thank National Lottery players for the support they have given Team GB through playing the game.
The two winning codes are GREY 8746 6648 and NAVY 2918 6121.
A spokesman for the National Lottery said: "We're eager to find the South Lanarkshire mystery ticket-holder and unite them with their winnings - this amazing prize could really make a huge difference to somebody's life."
If you think you have the winning ticket call the National Lottery Line on 0844 338 7551.
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Parkland Shooter’s Chilling Video Confession
The piece of s#!t who murdered more than a dozen people at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida actually had the unmitigated gall to record a video proudly touting his plan to become famous via a mass shooting.
People like this should die as painfully as possible.
An earthquake measuring 6.3 struck off the eastern coast of Japan on Friday, the US Geological Survey said.
There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage. The quake struck 300 km (180 miles) east of Iwaki, Honshu, at a depth of 77.8 km, USGS said.
(Source: The Express Tribune)
April 13 Yihua Healthcare Co Ltd
* Says 2016 net profit up 1,342.25 percent y/y at 744.39 million yuan ($108.12 million)
* Says it plans to issue up to 2.0 billion yuan debt financing instruments
* Says it plans to acquire remaining 41.7 percent stake in elder care service firm Cherish-Yearn Co Ltd for 291.7 million yuan
* Says its joint stock company signs agreement to acquire 70 percent stake in a hospital for 138.6 million yuan in Guangdong province
* Says its joint stock company signs agreement to acquire 90 percent stake in elder care service firm for 135.0 million yuan
Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2o9eizh; bit.ly/2o9eluX; bit.ly/2oqKdfs; bit.ly/2p0sizA
Further company coverage: ($1 = 6.8850 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
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KTSA radio host Jack Riccardi invites Arthur Cavazos, Giovanni Marotta, and Robert Fleming to discuss the big topics of the week.
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A friend of mine actually did that recently and posted a long thing about why they made a choice to announce early. They talked about how obviously the chance of miscarriage is highest in the first trimester, which is why most people wait, but that's basically why they chose to announce early. They talked about how there's such a stigma attached with miscarriage and that despite it actually being a pretty high occurrence it's just one of those things that people don't talk about and it's not until after someone is trying to cope with it that they often find out how common that it is and that they find out all these people they know had it and no one ever knew. Like they obviously don't want something bad to happen but they basically talked about how there's often this sense of shame because of how people in general handle pregnancy.
Like obviously I don't think that's the case here at all but it was an interesting take on it I don't know. I'm really tired and can't sleep and oversharing.
Swede Erna Solberg cast serious doubt that the UK led by Theresa May can join EFTA
Prime Minister Erna Solberg cast doubt on whether the UK could easily join the European Free Trade Association, or EFTA, after its exit from the European Union.
Ms Solberg said: “There would be a cost they would have to share, and an authority outside their border that could impose binding decisions on them, which is not entirely in line with what they've said they want.”
She argued that it would be challenging and costly for Britain to rejoin it in the half way house trading group, even temporarily, because it would bring with it some of the obligations that Britain objects to in its dealings with the European Union.
Membership of EFTA, which London helped found in 1960 but later left, is one option being discussed to allow Britain to remain in the EU's common market - the European Economic Area.
Too Faced's iridescent lipstick came out months and months ago, but it seems that unicorn-beauty-lovers are just starting to fall in love. The magical Unicorn Tears shade ($22) boasts a holographic, bluish shimmer that is transcendent whether worn alone or layered on top of another shade. (Even better, pair it with Anastasia Beverly Hills's Moonchild Glow Kit on cheekbones for a mythical highlight.)
Though Halloween has long since passed, true #UnicornTribe members know that dedication to fantastical beauty is a year-round passion. Before you snag this gorgeous product, read on to see swatches and how it lights up different skin tones.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — JD Notae had 14 points, 10 rebounds and six assists as Jacksonville thumped Florida National 89-51 to stop a three-game losing skid on Saturday night.
Cody Helgeland had 18 points and Jalyn Hinton added 14 with nine rebounds as five Dolphins hit double figures. Corey Romich added 12 points and Tanner Rubio chipped in 10 for Jacksonville (4-7).
The Dolphins nailed 14 of 32 from deep while limiting Florida National to just 4 of 25 from beyond the arc. Jacksonville finished 30 of 64 (47 per cent) on field-goal attempts with the Conquistadors managing just 20-of-61 (33 per cent) shooting.
The Jaguars were up 40-32 at the break. They started the second half on a 16-2 run and went on to win the second half 49-19.
Quantavis Hall led Florida National with 13 points.
The Cold Lake Music Festival had two showcase events this month to highlight some of the top performers who participated in the 31st annual festival last month.
Over 300 local music students, both youth and adults, competed in a variety of categories including piano, speech, vocal, musical theatre and band.
“The organizers and the adjudicators are always surprised and impressed by the quality of our local artists. This year was no exception,” said Cynthia Sloychuk, awards director of the Cold Lake Music Festival, in an email to the Cold Lake Sun.
In March, all the participants performed before an adjudicator, who would score their performance and provide advice on how to improve their presentation.
Those with the highest scores will be performing at two showcase concerts.
One Main Street, Stockbridge features not only one of the most evocative addresses in America but also one of the finest golf course locations in Berkshire County. Ideally situated adjacent to the 2nd green of the Stockbridge Golf Course with no immediate neighbors this lovely historic colonial home is private yet convenient to everything. Stroll up Norman Rockwell's Main Street for coffee or a cocktail on the porch of the Red Lion Inn. Walk to the clubhouse or the tennis courts of the Stockbridge Golf Club. Minutes to Tanglewood. Four bedrooms, four and one half baths. Tastefully decorated throughout. Large private flat yard with plenty of room for a pool or gardening. Truly a unique opportunity.
Best Ravioli In St. LouisOne of the great pleasures of being a native St. Louisan is living in a place that is full of great food. And, as St. Louisans, we enjoy a delicacy most around the country may not even dream about. But we know the stuff that dreams are made of is St. Louis’s own ravioli. Whether we toast our ravioli or enjoy it with many different signature sauces, served by many different signature restauranteurs, it is truly heaven on earth.
Rodolfo Perez, 30, of Pasco is one of 21 Mid-Columbians to become new U.S. citizens during a Valentine's Day Naturalization ceremony in Richland. The event was presided over by U.S. District Court Judge Salvador Mendoza Jr. Microbes are more in flux in patients with inflammatory bowel disease than their healthy counterparts, sometimes changing dramatically.
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Apple has released macOS High Sierra beta 6 for developer testing. macOS High Sierra includes the new Apple File System, HEVC video playback, Metal 2, Photos and Safari upgrades, and more.
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× Cedar Rapids Man Convicted in Distracted Driving Crash That Killed Teen Sisters
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — A Cedar Rapids man faces up to 25 years in prison.
Last week, a jury convicted 35-year-old Keith Furne of two counts of homicide by vehicle. Furne was texting and driving when he slammed into the back of a car in November of 2016.
Sisters 16-year-old Selena Apodaca and 13-year-old Isabella Severson were both killed in the crash. Furne will be sentenced in June.
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7:06 AM: Good morning. Foggy and freezing out there, so beware of slick roads. No incidents reported so far in/from West Seattle. Two notes:
COLUMBIA PROJECT: As explained here, if you use Columbia Street downtown, note that work is scheduled to start today on the first phase of a major project.
LAST WEEK BEFORE SCHOOL BREAK: Seattle Public Schools and those who follow the same calendar will be on winter break after this week – school on Friday (December 15th) will be out one hour early.
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The Regina Police Service is seeking public assistance to find two teenage girls who have been missing since Thursday.
They are thought to be in each other’s company, and were last seen leaving their home on the 100 block of Quebec Street north at about 8:30 p.m.
Thirteen-year-old Brianna Skye Brass is described as Indigenous, about 5-foot-7 tall and weighing 134 pounds. She has long, brown hair which is dyed red, and brown eyes. She has pierced ears and a birthmark under her lower lip. She was last seen wearing a black or grey and white sweatpants, but there is no further description of her clothing.
Neana Sakebow-Mosquito, also aged 13, is described as Indigenous, about 5-foot-5 tall, with a thin build. She has brown and blonde hair, and brown eyes. She has a scar on her left wrist. There is no available description of what she was last seen to be wearing.
Anyone with information should contact the Regina Police Service at 306-777-6500 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A bicyclist is suing the city of Portland for $566,000 after he hit a pair of concrete islands on his way home from the World Naked Bike Ride, causing him to crash and break his nose, arm and two fingers.
The Oregonian/OregonLive reported Friday that, according to the lawsuit, a fully-clothed Charles Ziemer was pedaling back to his car after participating in the June 2016 ride when his wheels suddenly struck the islands.
The lawsuit filed in Multnomah County Circuit Court faults the city for failing to put reflectors or lights on the islands and situating them in a travel lane.
An employee at the Portland city attorney’s office says the city doesn’t comment on pending litigation.
The suit seeks $66,000 in medical bills, plus $500,000 for pain and suffering.
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Less than twenty years ago, if your child needed medical attention at a Hamilton County school, they were out of luck. There were only six nurses countywide, serving more than seventy schools. Thankfully, almost every school has a nurse now, plus some extra support.
Good morning all and best wishes for a happy new year from the MHH staff. No Avs or WJC games today but in the news: - Elliotte Friedman had some thoughts on what the front office might be thinking on a few players during last night's HNIC broadcast.
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Diane Krizek found a second career in communications and journalism after spending most of her adult career as a KCPL programmer. Back when deregulation of the electric industry seemed imminent, Diane was tasked with creating marketing materials presenting Information Technology Division's cutting-edge technologies for the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) Convention and Expos. That and other I.T. communications assignments led to her B.A. Communications with Journalism emphasis.
She later launched the Raytown-Brooking Eagle as its publisher, editor and reporter covering politics, business, education, person interest stories and community events.
As a global retailer of motorcycle parts today, Diane manages the marketing, customer communications and technologies of her business that has customers in 58 countries. She also blogs articles on informative subjects related to the motorcycle trade.
Unicorn ice cream cones are so passé. Ice cream shop Taiyaki is ignoring the winter weather and continuing to churn out its highly Instagrammable cones this season. There were already the classic fish-shaped cones and the aforementioned unicorn cones, and now there are Christmas tree cones.
The dessert is crafted from a green matcha cone topped with mint green tea ice cream. It’s coated in green sprinkles and crushed peppermint, and it’s topped with a star, of course. You could also swap out the matcha cone for a fish cone or even a red cone, if you really feel like being festive as f--k.
It’s the perfect thing to get instead of plowing through the anxiety-inducing crowds of tourists to get to the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree. Because deep down in your heart, you know that’s there’s really no wrong time of year to eat ice cream.
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HENRICO COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Henrico County Police are asking for the public’s help in finding a gunman who robbed a McDonald’s restaurant in the county’s east end.
Police said the man entered the restaurant, located in the 5100 block of 9 Mile Road at about 10:30 a.m. Friday brandishing a gun. This is across the road from Fairfield Middle School.
Police said he showed the weapon while taking money from the restaurant.
No shots were fired during the robbery and nobody was injured.
The suspect was last seen running towards the rear of the restaurant.
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President Muhammadu Buhari’s daughter, Zahra Buhari-Indimi has taken to Instagram to celebrate her husband, Ahmed Indimi whose birthday is today.
Zahra who couldn’t keep calm posted their photo and wrote, “happy birthday to this tall fine man of mine my bestest”
The president’s daughter got married to billionaire Indimi’s heir in December 2016. The wedding became the talk of the town and one of the most popular weddings in the year.
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Happy birthday to this tall fine man of mine ❤️ My bestest😘 A post shared by Zahra M Buhari-Indimi (@mrs_zmbi) on Dec 10, 2017 at 3:02pm PST
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Going razor clamming is sort of like going on a scavenger hunt. At least that's how it seemed at the Washington coast with Seaview, Ore., resident Andi Day.
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× Man Shot, Killed in Monroe County
CHESTNUTHILL TOWNSHIP — Police call the death of a man in Monroe County a homicide.
Investigators say Lawrence Purcell was found dead at a home on Glenwood Road near Effort on Tuesday.
The 34-year-old from Kunkletown had been shot.
Troopers haven’t said if anyone has been arrested here in Monroe County.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Automotive Properties Real Estate Investment Trust:
* AUTOMOTIVE PROPERTIES REIT AGREES TO ACQUIRE MAZDA DEALERSHIP PROPERTY IN MONTREAL FOR $8.0 MILLION
* AUTOMOTIVE PROPERTIES REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST - ‍AUTOMOTIVE PROPERTIES REIT AGREES TO ACQUIRE MAZDA DEALERSHIP PROPERTY IN MONTREAL FOR $8.0 MILLION​
* AUTOMOTIVE PROPERTIES - ‍ADDITION OF PROPERTY IS EXPECTED TO BE ACCRETIVE TO REIT‘S ADJUSTED FUNDS FROM OPERATIONS ON A PER UNIT BASIS​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
If Sofyan Boalag’s lawyers have their way, the convicted serial rapist could be walking the streets in a little more than two years because of time served, although probably not in this country. Meanwhile, one of Boalag’s victims shared more of her store with NTV’s Kelly-Anne Roberts.
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Legendary broadcaster Vin Scully is temporarily coming out of retirement to perform live at the Hollywood Bowl.The former voice of the Dodgers is set to narrate the historic piece, "Lincoln Portrait" by Aaron Copland.The music will be conducted by Gustavo Dudamel.Scully will be featured in the July 13 and 18 shows.Scully, 89, retired last year after a remarkable 67 seasons with the Dodgers.You can learn more about events at the Hollywood Bowl by visiting www.hollywoodbowl.com
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Anfield Gold Corp
* Anfield Gold announces receipt of key permits
* ‍Has received key permits required to commence construction of its Coringa project​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
INDIANAPOLIS — The NCAA plans to double the number of teams it seeds in its Division I baseball tournament to 16, hoping to provide a more equitable competitive balance.
The organization announced the move Friday and it will take effect for the 2018 tournament. The change will allow the baseball tournament to follow the same seeding principles used by other sports that have at least 64 post-season participants.
The NCAA says that under the current format, with only eight seeded teams, the ninth-best could be paired against the No. 1 seed in the super regional round. With the change, a top seed will face the No. 16 seed.
The change was approved last week at a meeting of the Division I Competition Oversight Committee in Indianapolis.
Russian central bank says reaching 2017 inflation target not an easy task
MOSCOW, Feb 15 Russian central bank governor Elvira Nabiullina said on Wednesday that inflation was falling as expected but that did not mean that reaching the 4 percent inflation target was an easy task.
The Democratic Media Complex is once again suffering hysterics, pulling out its hair and screaming over the release of the House Republican report, aka “the memo.” The memo alleges abuses by top officials of the FBI and the Justice Department in their investigation of President Donald Trump and suspected Russian collusion.
It will be a little easier for Missouri residents to fly, and visit military bases and federal buildings after Jan. 22 because Gov. Eric Greitens signed the Real ID bill Monday. If residents want to fly, visit military bases or federal buildings after that date, they will need to have the new federally compliant ID or a passport.
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It's down to the wire and some of the teams aren't working together like they should be.
That’s the view of current tennis world No4 Alexander Zverev.
The German is a big fan of tennis veteran Roger Federer, having idolised him growing up.
“There's no one 'perfect' in tennis,” Zverev said.
“Except maybe when we talk about Roger. You could say he's perfect.”
Federer won two Grand Slams this year with Rafael Nadal winning the other two to ensure he finished ahead of the Swiss in the world rankings for 2017.
Anthony Crolla 134.9 vs Ricky Burns 134.5
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Sam Eggington 147 vs Mohamed Mimoune 145.8
Robbie Barrett 134.4 vs Lewis Ritson 133.9
Hosea Burton 179.4 vs Saidou Sall 171.8
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Edward Snowden, Julian Assange, Bradley/Chelsea Manning – are all too familiar names to a specific kind of folk, namely people who read. Unfortunately a large majority of good citizens around the world ‘have nothing to hide’ and therefore are not alarmed by the disclosures, the persecutions of those who release information and most importantly by encroaching global lockdown on our freedoms Running Man style. George Carlin, John Oliver, and Aidan Kilian deliver the funny, while Andrew Pepper-Parsons (head of policy at a London-based whistleblowing charity — Public Concern at Work) shares his professional opinion.
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - Mylan Nv:
* MYLAN NV - ANNOUNCED THAT TEVA HAS DISMISSED ITS PENDING DISTRICT COURT LITIGATION AGAINST MYLAN
* MYLAN NV - TEVA HAS AGREED TO WITHDRAW IRISH EQUIVALENT TO THE PATENTS FROM RECENTLY FILED PROCEEDING IN IRELAND
* MYLAN NV - TEVA‘S PENDING LITIGATION AGAINST CO IS REGARDING CO‘S GLATIRAMER ACETATE INJECTION 40 MG/ML, FIRST GENERIC VERSION OF COPAXONE 40 MG/ML Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Tom Callaway, the Fedora Legal chair, will talk about the past, present, and future of licensing and legal issues in the Fedora community. Tom is not a lawyer, nor does he play one on TV, but he does consult with lawyers, and occasionally, go drinking with them. Bring your questions, and he'll do his best to answer them. I am not a lawyer, so nothing in my presentation should be (or could be) construed as legal advice.
Fedora, as the evolution of Red Hat Linux, is one of the oldest and most well known Linux distributions in existence today. For more than 10 years, I have been the Fedora Legal representative who investigates licenses, negotiates with lawyers, advises our community, and does everything in my power to not have to tell people "no" without a very good reasoning.
Marshall police are asking for the public's help finding the suspects involved in trailer thefts in the area.
The suspects have been reported to steal semi trailers and take the contents. The empty trailers are then found in Dallas. The thefts occurred July 29, September 16, and September 30.
If you have any information, call Marshall/Harrison Co. CrimeStoppers at 903-935-9969. In Smith County, call the Smith County Sheriff at 903-935-4557.
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STATE COLLEGE -- Penn State head coach James Franklin spent an hour with the media on Monday, and then hours later he officially kicked off the Lions' 2018 spring practice schedule inside Holuba Hall.
Thirteen more days of drills will follow between now and April 21, when the Blue-White game at Beaver Stadium will close out spring practice.
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LISBON, Portugal (AP) - FC Porto beat Braga 3-1 to move back in front in the Portuguese league race on Saturday.
Porto remained unbeaten in all 20 rounds as it took a two-point lead over Sporting Lisbon and Benfica, which won 5-1 over Rio Ave.
Porto left back Alex Telles assisted on all three of his team's goals.
Telles passed for Sergio Oliveira's header before Raul Melo da Silva leveled for Braga.
Telles then set up Diego Reyes and Vincent Aboubakar to score with headers.
Braga remained in fourth place, nine points behind Porto.
Benfica got all five of its goals in the second half, starting with Jardel in the 49th. Pizzi Fernandes, Jonas, Ruben Dias and Raul Jimenez all added strikes.
Sporting visits Estoril on Sunday.
ATHENS (ANA) – Six Turkish fighter jets entered Athens FIR on Wednesday without submitting a flight plan, the National Defence General Staff (HNDGS) said.
The first pair of Turkish F-16 entered the Greek capital?s FIR at 15:14 and at 15:27 flew over the islet of Mavria, located west of Levitha and east of Kinaros, at 25,000 feet. The two air force planes exited at 16:05.
At 15:16, four more Turkish fighter jets entered Athens? FIR without submitting a flight plan and at 15:28 flew over Kinaros at 27,000 feet and ten minutes later over one of the two Sofrana islets, located northwest of Karpathos, also at 27,000 feet. The Turkish formation exited the FIR at 16:09.
In all incidents, the Turkish aircraft were identified and intercepted by Greek fighter jets that took off from Skyros and Souda.
Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington has a brand new truck and a new look to go with it.
“This truck is a moving billboard for CSGW,” Crime Stoppers program co-ordinator Sarah Bowers-Peter said in a news release about the vehicle’s unveiling. “We look forward to bring the new truck to various communities and remind people that they could have the piece of the puzzle that could stop a crime.”
The pickup truck — a 2107 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab — features a black and white puzzle motif, as well as Crime Stoppers’ toll-free number and website on the side to remind people they can report crime anonymously.
Crime Stoppers board vice-chair Deryck West said the truck’s larger size will help it to meet the organization’s needs.
April 28 Hangzhou Huaxing Chuangye Communication Technology Co Ltd :
* Says the board elects Ji Xiaorong as new chairman, replacing Cheng Xiaoyan who resigns due to health reasons
* Says Ji Xiaorong is the spouse of Cheng Xiaoyan
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/hws89l ; goo.gl/fZqQhB
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
March 30 Yirendai Ltd:
* Yirendai enters into an agreement of intent on performance bond with PICC P&C
* Says PICC P&C will provide Yirendai with performance bond for certain loans facilitated through company's online marketplace
* Yirendai - PICC P&C to reimburse lenders within agreed scope should any losses incur due to co's failure to perform adequate due diligence during credit underwriting process Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom)
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia—Former Malaysian leader Najib Razak posted about $123,000 in bail to be able to return to his Kuala Lumpur home, capping a 24-hour period in which he was arrested, detained overnight and charged in court in connection with a multibillion-dollar financial scandal that helped topple his government.
The spectacle of the white-haired former prime minister standing before a judge on Wednesday as he was confronted with four charges—including three of criminal breach of trust, which carries a penalty of up...
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Steinhoff International Holdings Nv :
* ‍STEPHANUS JOHANNES GROBLER AND MARIZA NEL HAVE RESIGNED AS DIRECTORS OF COMPANY WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT​‍​
* LOUIS DU PREEZ AND FRANS JOHANNES GELDENHUYS, HAVE BEEN APPOINTED AS DIRECTORS OF THE COMPANY WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Bomet Governor and Chama cha Mashinani leader Isaac Ruto is confirming that he is officially joining the National Super Alliance. Speaking exclusively to
MBABALA UPND member of parliament Ephraim Belemu has asked Speaker of the National Assembly Dr Patrick Matibini to add him to the list of suspended 48 members of parliament. Belemu, who rose on a point of order to seek the Speaker’s guidance on why Moono Lubezhi, the Namwala member of parliament, was among the suspended MPs when she had sought permission from the opposition Chief Whip to attend court proceedings, told Parliament on Wednesday that he did not want to be a beneficiary of something that was “untruthful”.
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Billy Orta (right), uncle to Adrienne Heredia, works with a student boxer in 2005 at the Yuma County Youth Boxing Association gym. Orta coached Heredia and two of her sons at the gym. Heredia, her four children and her boyfriend where murdered in their home at on June 24, 2005. Mark Henle/The Republic
Ah, the good old days.
A handful of some of the most successful professional StarCraft players were gathered by South Korean YouTube channel Solfa to talk about their glory days at the height of esports — at least StarCraft esports. These players talk about how they used to get recognized in public almost every day, the amount of time they would put into StarCraft, and how they convinced their parents that their pursuits were worthwhile (hint: money).
StarCraft was huge in South Korea throughout the 2000s, drawing in crowds of over 100,000 for some live events, more than any single-game esports event has been able to replicate since. Now that StarCraft isn't what it used to be, these players talk about becoming coaches, streaming, and commentating live events to make a living.
More than a foot and a half of snow fell in the past two days in parts of Upstate New York. According to National Weather Service figures, the community of Standish, in Clinton County, got the most, with 19 inches of snow.
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HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — The Harris County Constable’s Office has arrested a suspect accused of shooting a teen in the leg Sunday in the Humble area.
Charles Barconey, 22, is charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. The victim has been identified as a 16-year-old male.
Officers were dispatched to the 21000 block of Emery Mills Lane after reports of multiple gunshots being heard in the area. Investigators said witnesses provided a description of the alleged shooter’s vehicle, which constables were quickly able to locate.
Barconey admitted to deputies he shot the victim in retaliation for an earlier incident, constable deputies said.
The suspect was booked into the Harris County Jail. His request for bond was reject, according to the constable’s office.
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× Report: Utah high school graduation rates at five year high
SALT LAKE CITY – For the fifth straight year, high school graduation rates have increased in Utah.
According to the Utah State Board of Education, 86 percent of students who entered high school four years ago are graduating, which equals 40,100 students this year.
“It is exciting to be a part of an education system that is improving over time,” said State Superintendent of Public Instruction Sydnee Dickson. “I am grateful to the parents and teachers who are working with their children and students to prepare them for their first steps into their adult lives.”
In a statement, the board of education said that the overall graduation rate for 2017 is one percent above the 2016 rate. Year-to-year gains were seen among American Indian, Hispanic, Pacific Islander, white, economically disadvantaged and English learner students.
Here is a breakdown of high school graduation rates in Utah from the past five years:
Royal Gold, Inc. (NASDAQ: RGLD) ("Royal Gold” or the "Company”), today announced that its Board of Directors has declared its third quarter dividend of US$0.25 per share of common stock. The dividend is payable on July 20, 2018, to shareholders of record at the close of business on July 6, 2018.
Royal Gold is a precious metals royalty and stream company engaged in the acquisition and management of precious metal royalties, streams, and similar production based interests. The Company owns interests on 192 properties on six continents, including interests on 39 producing mines and 22 development stage projects. Royal Gold is publicly traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol "RGLD.” The Company’s website is located at www.royalgold.com.
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas could be in for some wild weather next week as spring-like temperatures give way to thunderstorms and a cold front that could be packing snow and freezing rain.
The National Weather Service says high temperatures will reach into the 60s and 70s Monday before a cold front pushes in from the Plains to the state, triggering showers and thunderstorms. Forecasters say some of the storms could be severe across southeast Arkansas.
Much colder air will arrive from the northwest on Tuesday and eventually could produce chances for slight rain or snow Wednesday night and Thursday.
The weather service says the chance for a more significant system could increase by Friday, with snow possible in the northeast half of the state and freezing rain possible in the southwest.
Convicted Ex-SAC Manager Asks Full 2nd Circ. For Rehearing
Law360, San Francisco (October 6, 2017, 7:36 PM EDT) -- Former SAC Capital insider trader Mathew Martoma urged the full Second Circuit on Friday to rehear his appeal after a split appeals court panel upheld his conviction for insider trading, arguing that the panel overruled its own precedent and replaced it with a test that dramatically departs from Supreme Court rulings.
Martoma argued that the panel’s ruling in effect removed a “sensible and necessary limit” on insider trading liability, which prevented the government from pursuing traders who obtain information in the absence of the fiduciary breach by...
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Federal accident investigators are set to determine the probable cause of the sinking of the cargo ship El Faro in 2015, the worst maritime disaster for a U.S.-flagged vessel in decades in which 33 mariners were killed.
The National Transportation Safety Board will meet Tuesday to issue more than 50 safety recommendations related to the loss of the 790-foot-long (240-meter) ship on Oct. 1, 2015.
The El Faro sank 34 hours after leaving Jacksonville, Florida, on a cargo run to Puerto Rico. The freighter lost propulsion while sailing through Hurricane Joaquin, coming to rest 15,000-feet (4,570 metres ) on the sea floor.
April 3 Barclays Plc
* Announces that it has completed the sale of its UK trusts business to ZEDRA Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom: +91 80 6749 1136)
BEIJING (Reuters) - China's Commerce Ministry issued on Monday an order banning imports of coal, iron ore, lead concentrates and ore, lead and sea food from North Korea, effective from Tuesday, as Beijing moved to implement United Nations sanctions announced earlier this month.
The UN sanctions must be implemented 30 days after the resolution was approved in a vote on Aug. 6.
(Reporting by Josephine Mason; Editing by Christian Schmollinger)
BEIJING—As the U.S. prepares to take China to task over trade imbalances, economic mandarins in Beijing are focusing on a potentially more immediate threat from Washington—Donald Trump’s tax overhaul.
In the Beijing leadership compound of Zhongnanhai, officials are putting in place a contingency plan to combat consequences for China of U.S. tax changes as well as expected interest-rate increases by the Federal Reserve, according to people with knowledge of the matter. What they fear is a double whammy sapping money out of...
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PERRY - Larry J. "Hap"
83, of Smith Mills, NY, passed away Monday, March 19, 2018, at his residence. Mr. Perry attended West Seneca Central School. He served in the US Army and retired from the Army National Guard as a First Sergeant, after 25 years of service. Son of the late William J. and Gertrude W. (Davies) Perry; husband of Sylvia M. (nee Bodgan) Perry, for 63 years; father of Lindy Perry, Toni (George) Ortolano, Julie Kohler, the late Debra Ann Perry and Larry W. (Jennifer) Perry; brother of the late William A. "Bing" Perry and the late George O. "Bud" Perry. Also surviving are four grandchildren and two great-grandsons. At request of the family, there will be no visitation observed. Memorial Services will be at the convenience of family. Arrangements are by Riles & Woolley Funeral Home, Forestville. Post condolences at www.rilesandwoolleyfuneralhome.com
KINGSTON, Ont. — Ontario Provincial Police have identified two people killed in a collision in eastern Ontario.
Police say an SUV and a tractor-trailer collided last Friday on Highway 401 in Kingston, Ont.
They say two occupants of the SUV died at the scene.
They have been identified as 33-year-old Cheng Yuan of Waterloo, Ont., and 27-year-old Meiyu Li of Burnaby, B.C.
Filmed by Jackson Tucker in Edinburgh, the poor pet had just been to the vet and found itself a little disorientated.
“Everyone was laughing at first but after a few minutes one of the lads asked next door if the cat was OK,” Jackson told the Press Association.
“It was just not long home from the vet, completely fine but still high on medication.”
April 28 Li Ning Co Ltd
* For quarter, in respect of Li-Ning point-of-sales same-store-sales growth for overall platform maintained almost flat on y-o-y basis
* Orders from latest trade fair, which are for Q4 of 2017, held in April this year registered mid-single-digit growth on a year-on-year basis Source text: (bit.ly/2qdSTWV) Further company coverage:
Feb 14 Acorda Therapeutics Inc :
* Acorda provides financial and pipeline update for fourth quarter and year end 2016
* Sees FY 2017 ampyra sales $535 million to $545 million
* Q4 revenue $140.6 million versus I/B/E/S view $138.7 million
* Q4 non-GAAP earnings per share $0.05
* Q4 GAAP loss per share $0.07
* Q4 earnings per share view $0.10 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Research and development expenses for full year 2017 are expected to be $185-$195 million.
* Ampyra 2017 net sales guidance of $535-$545 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Fay D. Gardner, 70, of rural Van Wert, passed away at 10:37 a.m. Tuesday, June 13, 2017, at her residence after fighting a long battle with several cancers.
She was born August 15, 1946, in Peoria, Illinois, the daughter of Samuel and Helena Moehring, who both preceded her in death. On April 15, 1967, she married Frank R. Gardner Sr., who survives.
Other survivors include two sons, Frank R. (Michelle) Gardner Jr. of Ottawa and Faron (Joyce) Gardner of Pflugerville, Texas; five grandchildren; a sister, Mary, of Illinois; and one brother, Joe (Donna) Moehring of Arizona.
Several sisters also preceded her in death.
There will be no funeral services.
Visitation is from 1-2 p.m. Friday, June 16, at Cowan & Son Funeral Home in Van Wert.
Preferred memorials: St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908.
Condolences may be expressed at cowanfuneralhome.com.
BANK lending in Singapore rose 0.8 per cent in April from a month ago, preliminary data from the Monetary Authority of Singapore showed on Thursday.
Loans through the domestic banking unit - which captures lending in all currencies, but reflects mainly Singapore-dollar lending - stood at S$667 billion in April, up from S$662 billion a month ago.
That pace of growth is weaker than the 1.6 per cent increase seen in March compared to February, reflecting a slower growth in business loans. Business lending was up 1.2 per cent in April from a month ago to S$402 billion. This compared to 2.7 per cent in March from February.
Consumer lending gained by a slightly faster clip, at 0.3 per cent in April from a month ago to S$265 billion. In March, the month-on-month increase from February stood at 0.1 per cent.
From a year ago, bank lending rose 5.7 per cent. This is a shade stronger than the year-on-year increase of 5.4 per cent posted in March.
The superfight between Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather Jr. is officially on, and it only took a matter of minutes for the trash talk to start.
USA Today Sports reported that the fight will take place on Aug. 26 in Las Vegas, so it seems all the financials have finally been worked out. It certainly took long enough.
Minutes after the news about the fight broke, McGregor took to Twitter and had some fun at 40-year-old Mayweather’s expense.
And yes, that’s a photo of Floyd Mayweather Sr., not his son.
THE FIGHT IS ON. pic.twitter.com/KhW0u3jRft — Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) June 14, 2017
The joke’s on Conor here, because there’s a chance that both Mayweathers could beat him in the ring. We’ll soon find out what he’s made of, though. Maybe he’ll back up his talk, maybe he won’t.
So Black Lives Matter, who we tryin’ to kid. Here’s an easy target. Don’t matter, never did.
Crosses burning such a long time ago, 400 years and we still don’t let it go.
A fire in a domestic garage near Wargrave was extinguished by firefighters today but left the building gutted.
The 4m x 6m garage in Crazies Hill was used as a workshop and housed a number of outboard motors, a ride-on mower, various tools, welding materials and a vintage Porche that was almost 30 years old.
A neighbour saw the blaze and contacted the emergency services who sent four appliances, one from Maidenhead, one from Reading and two from Oxfordshire.
The owner of the garage arrived as the fire was being fought. Watch Manager at Maidenhead Fire Station Steve Hogg said the man was ‘devastated’.
He added the fire could have spread to thatched cottages adjacent to the garage if the crews had not managed to keep it under control.
No one was injured in the incident.
I may have been watching the wrong weather report last night but I don’t recall anything about snow for today. It’s very wet which is a good thing. The ground is covered but it melts as soon as it hits the driveway. We are thankful for all the moisture.
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When the Dayton Metro Library opens its new downtown branch in June, the giant modern branch will bring a host of resources that spans far beyond book rentals.
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HARRISBURG,Pa. (WHTM)- PennDOT is urging people to get federal documents prepared for the REAL ID act.
The REAL ID Act is a federal law requiring legal documents on airplanes or in federal buildings. So a driver’s license or ID card won’t work but a passport would.
The act goes into effect nationwide October of 2020 but PennDOT will start reviewing paperwork for it in September of next year.
You will need original certified documents to prove your identity and citizenship.
PennDOT says it can take months to get replacement documents so being prepared is key.
For more information on The REAL ID Act visit: www.penndot.gov/realid
Switzerland has been named as the best country for expat workers - with Ireland in the bottom of the rankings in a new HSBC survey.
A study of 26,000 of them across 100 countries has placed the European region in front of all others, for the second year in a row.
Ireland is in 27th position with particularly low ratings for disposable income and savings.
The study is based on earnings and work-life balance.
HSBC rates Ireland as an adventure - usually rainy but delightful.
VANCOUVER, July 3, 2018 /CNW/ - The following issues have been halted by IIROC:
Company: Harvest One Cannabis Inc.
TSX-Venture Symbol: HVT, HVT.WT, HVT.WT.A
Reason: At the Request of the Company Pending News
Halt Time (ET): 8:44 AM
IIROC can make a decision to impose a temporary suspension (halt) of trading in a security of a publicly-listed company. Trading halts are implemented to ensure a fair and orderly market. IIROC is the national self-regulatory organization which oversees all investment dealers and trading activity on debt and equity marketplaces in Canada.
SOURCE Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) - Halts/Resumptions
There's been a dramatic breakthrough in the hunt for the killer of a Sydney underworld hitman.
(AP) — Severe weather was expected to bring a variety of threats to parts of the Deep South through the night.
Thousands of power outages were reported in the New Orleans area, where a tornado watch remained in effect early Monday afternoon.
The Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma, says 6.9 million people in large parts of Louisiana, Mississippi and south Alabama are at the highest risk of storms Monday. The area includes several large cities such as New Orleans; Jackson, Mississippi; and Mobile, Alabama.
Forecasters say damaging winds, hail and flash flooding will be possible, and that a few tornadoes will also be possible.
Entergy Louisiana reported that more than 8,000 customers were without power in the Metairie area outside New Orleans.
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KITTY HAWK, N.C - Hundreds of patients will be without care at the Sentara Albemarle Medical Center after years of ongoing building repairs on December 15.
The facility has been around since 1991 and has undergone many roof, building and air conditioning repairs since 2014.
Sentara officials say it doesn't meet operational healthcare standards and feel continuing to fix the problem would create a major operational disruption.
Up to 30 employees will lose their jobs at the center and the nearest hospital is OBX Hospital in Nags Head, N.C.
Sentara Albemarle Medical Center is working with health care providers to have local options available soon.
The Federal Bar Association created its national civics outreach program to help educate students about our court systems. Judges and attorneys visit classrooms and talk with students, and students have the opportunity to visit courthouses to observe proceedings and meet with lawyers and judges.
Joining us to discuss the importance of more civics education programs in schools is United States Magistrate Judge for the Southern District of Ohio and National President of the Federal Bar Association, the Hon. Michael J. Newman.
For information on all outreach efforts by the Federal Bar Association, click here.
Judge Michael Newman is a board member of Cincinnati Public Radio.
The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has claimed that the ongoing violence in Southern Kaduna was a reprisal attack for the killing of Fulani herdsmen after the 2011 presidential election. The group, however, called on its members to stop the violence, saying that it is not the way forward. Dr. Ibrahim Abdullahi, […]
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PAWTUCKET, R.I (WLNE) — Police are searching for a suspect who stole over $200 worth of shrimp from a Stop and Shop.
Pawtucket Police say the male suspect entered the supermarket on Cottage Street last week and stole nine bags of shrimp. The man fled in a silver car after putting the shrimp inside his own reusable bags.
The suspect is described as a white male approximately in his forties or early fifties. He was wearing a blue and red jacket with black sweatshirt, and blue jeans.
If anyone has any information on this suspect, contact police at 401-727-9100 ext 756.
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A 10-day closure on Highway 138 between the 15 Freeway and Summit Valley Road is scheduled to begin at 6 a.m. March 7, according to Caltrans.
With the $23 million Highway 138 East Realignment Project nearing completion, the closure is required to finish pavement realignment work. Detours will be in place.
The project site extends from the 138 just east of the 15 to Summit Post Office Road, a three-mile stretch expected to be reduced by one mile. Motorists will experience a smoother and safer ride when construction wraps in the summer.
The realignment, which got underway in 2016, will remove several curves and steep grades, Caltrans officials have said. There also will be new outside shoulders, three bridges and three wildlife crossings.
Highway 138 will remain a two-lane road with one lane in each direction.
The temporary closure is scheduled to end at 6 a.m. March 17.
Maps are available at caltrans8.info.
April 17 (Reuters) - Atlantic Power Corp:
* Atlantic Power announces repricing of aplp holdings term loan and revolver
* Atlantic Power -repricing of $615 million senior secured term loan,$200 million senior secured revolving credit facility at aplp holdings ltd partnership unit
* Atlantic Power -as a result of repricing, co expects to realize interest cost savings for remainder of 2017 of $2.4 million - sec filing
* Atlantic Power Corp - interest rate margin on term loan and revolver has been reduced by 75 basis points to libor plus 425 basis points
* Atlantic Power Corp - cumulative savings through maturity dates of term loan and revolver estimated to be about $17 million, net of transaction fees Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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St. Joseph-Ogden boys' basketball coach Brian Brooks and senior Spartans Jordan Brooks, Bryce Haake and Riley Baker joined preps coordinator Colin Likas to talk about the 2017-18 season so far.
Videographer/Producer: Colin Likas
Tue, Feb 14: The Nova Scotia government will impose a wage pattern on teachers that was previously rejected in the first and second tentative agreements.
South Africa's Rabada celebrates a Sri Lankan wicket with his teammates at Port Elizabeth yesterday. Pic/AFP Port Elizabeth: Kagiso Rabada made two crucial breakthroughs as South Africa chipped away at a stubborn Sri Lankan batting order on the fourth day of the first Test at St George's Park yesterday.
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Equities research analysts expect that Culp, Inc. will post $76.32 million in sales for the current fiscal quarter, Zacks reports. Three analysts have made estimates for Culp's earnings, with the highest sales estimate coming in at $76.78 million and the lowest estimate coming in at $75.72 million.
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A culmination of their two month residency at IFAM, Rachel Ciavarella and Jack Kalish's NYC-based Everything Good Studio presents Curtain of Light. An interactive installation that wants us to confront the barriers between us in the increasingly divided world.
The 2018 edition of the World Series of Poker is kicking off in Las Vegas with 78 high-stakes card tournaments.
The 50-day series that opened Tuesday is expected to again draw tens of thousands of players from around the world to compete for millions of dollars in prize money and gold championship bracelets.
The tournaments run through July 17 at the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino. Buy-ins range from $365 to $1 million.
The annual poker extravaganza shattered its attendance record last year with almost 121,000 entrants. They played for more than $231 million in prize money.
The tournament's famed no-limit Texas Hold'em main event will kick off July 2. Unlike last year, the final nine players will not get a two-day break between when the table is set and when play begins.
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Mayo Clinic Health System officials said Tuesday they anticipate the same number of jobs to exist between the Albert Lea and Austin campuses once a consolidation of hospital services is completed over the next few years — though there will likely be a shift in jobs between campuses.
The statements came during a news conference with Mayo Clinic Health System in Albert Lea and Austin CEO Mark Ciota and Bobbie Gostout, vice president at Mayo Clinic and leader of the Mayo Clinic Health System, at the medical center in Albert Lea a day after a major announcement that most inpatient hospital services would be consolidated to the Austin campus.
Event time: 7pm
Mayhem
Performing the black metal classic album “De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas” in its entirety for the first time ever
with special guests Inquisition, Black Anvil
Tuesday, January 24
Doors 6PM / Show 7PM
Turner Hall Ballroom
One of the most influential and groundbreaking bands in the history of Black Metal, MAYHEM comes to Turner Hall for their blazing full throttle live show. Don’t miss the legendary pioneers of the Black Metal scene this winter with special guests Inquisition and Black Anvil live in Milwaukee.
The City of Carbondale is reminding people that all major roads in Carbondale will stay open during the eclipse.
Washington Street between Main and Walnut Streets will be closed August 19-21 for Shadow Fest.
Route 13, U.S. Highway 52, Illinois Avenue and all other main thoroughfares are planned to be open throughout eclipse weekend.
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We all miss football. We all miss the Pittsburgh Steelers. The offseason is painfully long and there is just nothing that can replace football. But the next best thing is looking back at some of the very best of last season. Thank you to the Steelers official Twitter account for giving us every touchdown from 2017.
Which one is your favorite?
Every touchdown from 2017. #TDTuesday (Spoiler Alert: There are a lot of them…) pic.twitter.com/xwu3McaYqp — Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) July 3, 2018
There will always a special place in my heart for that Antonio Brown touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs. The concentration by Brown and the look on Cam Heyward’s face makes it absolutely perfect.
Related Ranking the coaches of the AFC North
Among the attendee experiences at the 2018 Las Vegas Corporate Invitational Destination Showcase was a chance to leave the bright lights, big city on an excursion into the history and landscape of the Old West in Nevada. Pink Jeep Tours took the group on a trip down Eldorado Canyon for a guided walking tour of the old Techatticup Mine. While attendees didn’t find any new veins of gold, they enjoyed colorful stories of days gone by, a local Tex-Mex lunch, and stunning views of the red rock scenery.
For more on the 2018 Las Vegas Corporate Invitational Destination Showcase, held April 11-13, view the galleries from the education and golf events.
For First Time, LGBT Pride Flag to Fly Permanently On Federal Land
Jackie Chan’s Daughter Comes Out as Gay
Seth Meyers examined the tenuous relationship between Donald Trump and Secretary of State Rex Tillerson following the report that Tillerson called Trump a “moron” which prompted a rare public statement from the nation’s top envoy.
Said Meyers:
“Man, to think a guy’s a moron and then be forced to publicly say he’s smart. I guess when your name is Rex, you’re going to be good at rolling over…Good boy, Rex, good boy!””
Meyers also looked at how Trump recently undermined Tillerson on North Korea, telling him not to waste his energy negotiating.
Quipped Meyers:
“I wouldn’t be too concerned that Rex Tillerson is expending a lot of energy. He looks like the guy sitting in a rocking chair outside the corner store who says ‘storm’s a comin’ I can feel it in my knee.'”
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New Trial Site Sought In Slaying Of Southeast Iowa Teen
KEOKUK, Iowa (AP) – A defense attorney wants to move the trial of a second man accused of fatally shooting a gender-fluid teenager in southeast Iowa.
Jason Purham’s attorney, Allen Cook III, filed the motion Thursday in Des Moines County District Court. Cook cited in part the extensive media coverage of the case. He didn’t say where he wants the trial held.
The judge set a Monday hearing on the request. The trial is scheduled to begin Feb. 20.
Purham, who is from St. Louis, is the second of two men charged with first-degree murder for the slaying of 16-year-old Kedarie Johnson, whose body was dumped in a Burlington alley on March 2, 2016. Purham’s cousin Jorge “Lumni” Sanders-Galvez was convicted in November and sentenced to life in prison.
Fri 10/6-Sat 10/28
The weird 1975 comic horror film The Rocky Horror Picture Show has become a midnight movie dress-up, participation staple. It’s also a musical stage play that also invites the audience to jump in with commentary and recitation of their favorite lines.
Cleveland’s scrappy little Blank Canvas Theatre, located in 78th Street Studios, will be mounting their version of the show, starting this week, running Thursdays-Saturdays @ 8pm and Sundays @ 7pm through Sat 10/28. There’ll even be a midnight show on Sat 10/21. So get out those costumes and props and get ready to get crazy with the cast. Tickets are $18.
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Simon Delestre is one of France's top show jumpers, finishing 4th in the Longines Global Champions Tour twice. His success? Must be his horse of a lifetime
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FILE -- In this June 27, 2018 file photo supporters of Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa, portrait on placard, attend an elections rally in Hwange, Zimbabwe, which Mnangagwa did not attend citing security concerns. Mnangagwa, came to power when former President Robert Mugabe resigned after being in power for decades, but now Mnangagwe faces elections on July 30 2018. Tsvangirayi Mukwazhi, File AP Photo
Here are the results from district softball action on Thursday. Alliance, Gering, and Scottsbluff were playing at McCook in the B-6 Tournament will Chadron is hosting the C-6 Tournament.
B-6 at McCook
Gering 5, Gothenburg 1
North Platte 11, Gering 2
Cozad 9, Gering 6…Gering eliminated and they close their season with a record of 16-17.
McCook 11, Scottsbluff 1
Cozad 11, Scottsbluff 9…Lady Bearcats eliminated and they finish up the season with a record of 10-24.
Alliance 8, Cozad 7
McCook 11, Alliance 2
Alliance 9, Gothenburg 5…Alliance is still alive and they’ll play Cozad this morning at 9 a.m. mountain time in an elimination game.
The full B-6 bracket can be found here.
C-6 at Chadron
Chadron 13, Ord 2…Chadron is the top seed and this is the only game they played yesterday. This morning at 9 the Lady Cardinals square off against Southern Valley/Alma.
The full C-6 bracket can be found here.
At least one man was injured as a leopard fought its way out of netting used by locals to trap the animal in the town of Raiganj in West Bengal, India.
MIDLAND- The retirement of Midland High Head Football Coach Craig Yenzer has left the team with a big hole to fill,but when can we expect a new coach to be announced?
Midland Independent School Athletic Director Randy Rowe says they will take there time to find the right candidate.
"We want to honor Craig right now and honor what he has done and be true to his time frame and having said that I always use a John Wooden quote 'be quick, but not in a hurry'," Rowe said. "What that means is to move quickly because of the importance of the leadership and impact of that position but to make sure we're thorough."
According to Yenzer, there are a few coaches on his staff that are interested.
"I'm backing out, I have my opinions," Yenzer said. "I know Tim Anuszkiewicz, one of my assistants is interested and obviously I'll back him fully."
this will be a very attractive job complete with a talented roster and players with playoff experience.
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A young Nova Scotia man crashed his car into a power pole in a serious collision early Monday morning.
According to a RCMP release, a 2000 Pontiac Sunfire crashed into the pole on the 325 Highway and was found sitting on a Maitland resident’s front yard in Lunenburg County, just after 2:20 a.m.
The RCMP responded to the scene, where they found driver and lone occupant of the vehicle.
The 22-year- old man from Lunenburg County was originally brought to the South Shore Regional Hospital with serious injuries, but he has since been taken to the QEII Hospital in Halifax.
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Mr. and Mrs. Chad Broussard of Erath and Mr. and Mrs. Mrs Matthew Cleveland of Abbeville, are pleased to announced the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Courtney Renee’ Broussard, to Mr. Dason Jude Bernard.
Her grandparents are Bradley and Neila Broussard of Erath and Russell and Bonnie LeLeux of Abbeville.
He is the son of Kevin and Margaret Bernard of Erath.
The wedding will take place on Saturday, May 25, 2018 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Erath.
The future bride is a 2010 graduate Erath High School and a 2014 graduate of UL Lafayette with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. She is employed by Schoeffler Energy Group, Inc.
The prospective groom is a 2010 graduate of Erath High School and a 2014 graduate of UL Lafayette with a Bachelor of Science in General Studies. He is employed by Kevin J. Bernard Contractor.
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Does a rock in Jackson County that depicts a total eclipse of the sun in 255 AD help date Red Bird Petroglyph rock in Rawlings and Stinson Park? Local historian and amateur archaeologist Jimmy Burchell who is our expert on these thing says yes and Manchester Enterprise writes about it in this weeks “Another View”.
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DETROIT, MI – Michigan State Police organized a convoy of semi trucks to help prevent a suicidal man from jumping from a highway overpass. The picture of the amazing act is going viral.
WJBK-TV reports that all lanes of the 696 highway at Coolidge were closed during the situation early Tuesday morning. Police allowed 13 trucks to enter the road in that area and lineup under the bridge.
The situation ended after the man walked off the bridge. The highway reopened at 4am after being closed for three hours. The unnamed man was taken by police to the hospital for evaluation.
Michigan State Police sent this tweet about the situation, “This photo does show the work troopers and local officers do to serve the public. But also in that photo is a man struggling with the decision to take his own life. Please remember help is available through the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.”
The crash happened Friday morning at Portland State University. Investigators arrested driver Greg Porter hours later. The three injured pedestrians are still in the hospital.
PORTLAND, Ore. — A driver suspected of intentionally ramming his SUV into three women on a Portland sidewalk told jailhouse officials he has been living in his car for the past year, uses marijuana for pain relief and does not know the victims.
According to court documents, Greg Porter also told jailers in Friday’s booking interview that he has a ninth-grade education and receives a monthly disability check. His criminal history includes two misdemeanors from more than 20 years ago.
The crash happened Friday morning at Portland State University. Investigators arrested Porter hours later after finding him behind the wheel of a damaged SUV.
Porter was arraigned Tuesday on charges of attempted murder and other crimes. He was assigned a court-appointed attorney.
The women are being treated at a Portland hospital.
Ed Lee, Recode; Ross Gerber, Gerber Kawasaki; Angelo Zino, CFRA Research; and Stephanie Link, TIAA Investments, discuss Apple's big beat as well as strong first quarter guidance. CNBC’s Jon Fortt weighs in.
March 31 GBM Resources Ltd:
* WCB Resources and GBM Resources terminate heads of agreement
* WCB Resources - termination of heads of agreement with gbm due to financing conditions for agreement not being met prior to deadline of March 31
* WCB Resources Ltd- GBM announced on March 31, 2017 that completion of their $10million loan agreement was unsuccessful
* WCB Resources Ltd- GBM announced they are continuing to source alternative funding
* WCB Resources-until funding is identified, size,nature of any funding is known,merger discussions between WCB and GBM have necessarily been put on hold
* WCB Resources Ltd - should appropriate funding package be sourced, WCB and GBM will consider re-opening merger discussions Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
May 2 P H Glatfelter Co:
* Glatfelter reports first quarter 2017 earnings
* Q1 adjusted earnings per share $0.39
* Q1 earnings per share $0.26
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.39 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Consolidated net sales totaled $390.7 million and $402.2 million for three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.
* P H Glatfelter Co - consolidated net sales totaled $390.7 million and $402.2 million for three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively
* Composite fibers' shipping volumes in Q2 of 2017 are expected to be approximately 5pct higher than Q1.
* Specialty papers' shipping volumes in Q2 are expected to be slightly below Q1 of 2017.
* Consolidated capital expenditures are expected to total between $125 million and $140 million for 2017. Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
After being listed as a game-time decision earlier on Monday, we now know the official status for Washington Capitals defenseman Karl Alzner for Game 3 of their first-round series against the Toronto Maple Leafs.
He is out.
The Capitals announced just before the start of the game that the veteran defenseman will be sidelined due to an upper body injury and is currently listed as day-to-day. He will be replaced by Nate Schmidt who will start the game skating on the team’s top defense pairing alongside John Carlson.
The fact Alzner is not playing is particularly noteworthy given how long it has been since the Capitals have played a game without him in the lineup.
Monday’s game will be Alzner’s first missed game since the 2010 playoffs when he sat out Game 6 of the Capitals’ first-round series against the Montreal Canadiens.
ISLAMABAD – Kuwait’s Satam Alsahi and Pakistan’s Amjed Aziz Malik elected unopposed president and secretary of AIPS ASIA here at a local hotel on Friday.
The AIPS ASIA elections were held in Islamabad on Friday. Iran’s Abdul Hamid Ahmedi was chairman election commission. A total of three candidates had submitted nomination papers for president slot, but after Dong Jung and Amjed Malik taking back nomination papers, Satam Alsahi was elected unopposed president, while Korea’s Dong Jung was elected as vice president while Malaysia’s Ahmed Ghawari, Iran’s Mesam, Qatar’s Muhamamd Haji, Saudi Arab’s Muhammad Hassan and India’s Saba Niyakun were also elected as vice presidents. Pakistan’s Amjed Aziz Malik returned as unopposed secretary of AIPS ASIA while Nepal’s Neranjan was elected as finance secretary. AIPS president Giyani Marlo congratulated the AIPS AISA newly-elected body.
You probably remember a couple years back when Iggy Azalea caught her then-fiancé Nick Young cheating on tape, via footage from their home security cameras. After that, her next logical step was to torch his entire closet for revenge.
The Australian rapper talked with Andy Cohen on Watch What Happens Live, and admitted that she lit all of Swaggy P’s designer clothes on fire. She says, “I burned a lot, and I threw stuff in the pool too. I started off with water and it just seemed like that didn’t work.”
Iggy explained that before she did the deed, she texted Nick to give him one last chance to save his clothes–she then went on to burn his precious items using the fire pit in their backyard and caught it on tape. She said, “I texted him a video and I’m like, ‘Hey, I’m burning your shit. I don’t know where you’re at, probably with some girl, so I hope you get home quickly because I’m moving on.”
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Gail Mabalane is a singer and actress best known as one of the Top 14 finalists on the sixth season of the M-Net reality competition Idols SA.
In 2001 she made the Top 5 of Miss Teen SA. Later in life she became a Kaizer Chiefs cheerleader for a brief time, and currently she runs her own events management company.
Married to “Bouga Luv”, the couple have a baby together.
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The Cavs are in a tailspin — having lost 12 of their last 18 games — but head coach Tyronn Lue doesn’t appear to be going anywhere.
Lue’s job security has been called into question over the past few weeks, and even moreso on Saturday night, amid the Cavs’ embarrassing 120-88 loss to the Rockets at Quicken Loans Arena.
As a result, changes will likely be made, but none of them will involve the team’s head coach, as ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that Lue’s job is currently safe after Saturday’s game.
“We are not firing our head coach,” a Cavs official informed Wojnarowski.
It’s possible that the team will look to shake up its lineup, and Wojnarowski also reported that the Cavs will continue to work on improving its roster up to the trade deadline, so don’t be surprised if they make a move between now and Thursday afternoon.
As for the Cavs, the team has some major issues on defense, most of which don’t appear to be close to being fixed anytime soon.
The video of a 4-year-old girl with cerebral palsy taking her first steps went viral after her family posted the emotional video on social media.
In a video posted to Instagram on Monday, Maya can be seen struggling at first to gain her balance, but managing to take several steps before bursting out into laughter.
“I’m walking!” she exclaimed, “I’m walking!”
The moment defied doctor’s expectations. Doctors believed she would be unable to walk for about six months after undergoing a major spinal procedure in May, the Daily Mail reported.
Less than two months later, Maya took her first steps without the assistance of a walker or cane.
“She’s doing it. You’ve done it for like a minute,” the girl’s brother can be heard saying in the video.
The video was posted with the caption: “First Steps - 4 years, 10 months. I can’t even put into words how we are feeling. Nothing seems to fit the enormity of this moment for us. We are beyond proud of our Mighty Girl.”
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says Leroy Sane will be out for "six, seven weeks" after sustaining ankle ligament damage during the team's FA Cup win over Cardiff.
Sane's absence leaves the Premier League leaders short of attacking options in a crucial part of the season, with the Germany winger potentially missing up to 11 matches in four competitions. That includes the League Cup final.
With Gabriel Jesus also injured, Sergio Aguero, Raheem Sterling and Bernardo Silva will shoulder the attacking burden for City.
The 22-year-old Sane, who has scored 11 goals and set up 14 more in all competitions this season, was injured by a challenge from Cardiff defender Joe Bennett, who was shown a yellow card for the tackle and later sent off for a second bookable offense.
A little rain couldn’t deter hundreds who gathered for the annual Memorial Day Parade, one of the largest in Vermont. The parade was led by three grand marshals, who were nominated by the public for the first time in the parade’s history: Phillip Murdock, John Andrews and Richard E. Hamilton.
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Reposing at Harnett’s Funeral Home, The Square, Abbeyfeale tomorrow (Tuesday) from 6pm, followed by removal at 8pm to The Church of The Assumption, Abbeyfeale. Requiem Mass will take place on Wednesday at 11am. Funeral afterwards to Reilig Íde Naofa, Abbeyfeale.
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The dates/times will be: Monday, April 17 and Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. and the TopCon Geek Expo Team will be there giving away The BBC just announced that it will screen the Doctor Who Season 10 premiere at the Regal Hollywood Stadium 14 Theaters in Topeka for two nights in April, shortly following the episode's airing on BBC America.The dates/times will be: Monday, April 17 and Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. and the TopCon Geek Expo Team will be there giving away swag and giving you a chance to win TopCon Geek Expo 2017 Tickets. And if you are lucky you just might find a Dalek to cozy up to for photo ops before the show; unless of course he exterminates you first.
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If we continue to act like tyranny is imminent, we will miss what needs fixing most in our society.
May 30 (Reuters) - Single-day trading volume on U.S. Treasury and interest rates futures and options reached a record high on Tuesday as jitters about Italy’s political instability and a rout in U.S. and European stocks spurred a massive bond market rally, a CME Group spokeswoman said on Wednesday.
A combined 39.6 million in CBOT bond and CME interest rates contracts changed hands on Tuesday, breaking the previous peak of 26.6 million set on Nov. 9, 2016, according to the CME spokeswoman. (Reporting by Richard Leong Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Marvel’s continuing space opera “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” has yet to hit theaters, but plans are already in the works for the third installment.
On Monday, James Gunn announced on Facebook that he would be returning to write and direct “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.” Gunn also wrote and directed the first and second “Guardians” films.
The franchise stars Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista and features the voices of Bradley Cooper and Vin Diesel.
In his post, Gunn said that “Guardians 3” will come after 2018’s “Avengers: Infinity War” and conclude the story of this iteration of Guardians of the Galaxy, helping to launch Marvel’s next 10 years.
“Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” hits theaters on May 5.
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An Iranian lawmaker says authorities detained nearly 5,000 people during the widespread protests and unrest that took place in January.
Parliament member Alireza Rahimi posted on messaging service Telegram Friday that only 492 of those arrested are still in jail and the rest have been released.
Rahimi said only six protesters are detained in the capital Tehran, including two women. He added that some 95 percent of all those arrested were men.
Earlier in January, lawmaker Mahmoud Sadeghi had said some 3,700 protesters were detained, adding that it was the most accurate figure he could offer at the time.
Dozens were killed during the demonstrations that began over economic grievances and quickly spread across the country and turned into anti-government protests.
The next session in the Junction City Area Chamber of Commerce Lunch and Learn series will be Friday, August 18th from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Dorothy Bramlage Public Library Community Room.
The workshop presented by Dale Carnegie Kansas Heartland Region, will focus on “Employee Engagement: Are Millennials Different.”
This will be free for Chamber members and $5 for future members. To RSVP call the Chamber at 785-762-2632 or email info@jcacc.org.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court overruled three prior Appeals Court decisions that found mandatory DNA charges for old offenses unconstitutional
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SEATTLE (AP) Ichiro Suzuki received a rousing ovation Monday for his first at-bat in Safeco Field as a member of the 3,000-hit club.
The Japanese star spent his first 11 1/2 American seasons with Seattle, getting 2,533 hits before heading to the New York Yankees and Miami Marlins.
He batted ninth for Miami on Monday in his first appearance at Safeco since June 12, 2014, when he was with the Yankees.
With the Mariners leading 3-0, Suzuki grounded out to second to end the third inning.
The 43-year-old got his 3,000th career hit last season, and the Mariners had a pregame video tribute for him on the scoreboard, followed by an introduction at home plate with several former Seattle teammates. Suzuki also had 1,278 hits in nine seasons in Japan.
Suzuki entered with one hit in 12 at-bats this season.
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Kicking off the sectional championships with a bang
The first night of the sectional championships gave us some incredible performances in both the team and individual aspect. We had a venue record broken, a couple top in-state times set and some familiar faces hoisting 2018 sectional championship trophies.
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Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey to roll out school safety package
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey is expected to unveil a wide-ranging proposal to boost school safety prompted by the Feb. 14 school shooting in Florida that left 17 dead.
The Republican governor is expected Monday to propose closing some gun sale background check loopholes but not the biggest. That's the so-called gun show loophole that allows private sales without the normal federal background check. Other elements are expected to address mental health issues and boost funding for school resource officers.
Ducey held separate talks with prosecutors, school superintendents, students, parents, law enforcement officials and others two weeks ago as he crafted the plan.
Democrats want universal background checks, a ban on bump stocks and ways to take guns from domestic violence offenders and mentally unstable people.
Up And Coming International Vacation SpotsThings change fast in the international world of travel. From time to time, there are fairly untouched gems, like Mozambique 15 years ago or Cuba 10 years ago. For very different reasons, Germany, Argentina, the Philippines, and Madagascar are destinations to consider or re-consider for your up-and-coming vacation bucket list.
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The driver of a cement truck was taken to University Hospitals Geneva Medical Center with minor injuries after a rollover crash in Madison Township April 17.
At 7:30 a.m., the Madison Fire District was called to Dock Road between Chapel and North Ridge roads.
According to the department, the cement truck’s right-side tires went off the road and the driver overcorrected and lost control.
The driver was the only person in the truck. No other vehicles were involved.
A 17-year-old male was found shot dead Friday night at an apartment complex in Fairfield, but Birmingham police say the shooting happened at another location.
Birmingham Police Sgt. Bryan Shelton said police originally thought the victim was shot at McAlpine Park in Ensley, but now they are unsure of where the shooting happened.
The victim was found dead in the 6700 block of Terrance Court in Fairfield, police said. The location is part of Mattie Gill Jackson Gardens, which is part of the Fairfield Housing Authority.
Shelton said the victim was brought to this location in a white Chevrolet car after he was shot.
It is unknown how many other people were in the car or who owned the car. It is also unknown if the victim lived on Terrance Court.
Police do not have a person of interest or a motive at this time.
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Hon. Obie Wilchcombe, Chairman of the Caribbean Tourism Organization , chaired his first meeting of the Council of Tourism Ministers and Commissioners since being elected Chairman last September, resulting in positive discussions on best practices, funding cooperative regional activities and hosting the UN World Tourism Organization Global Conference on Building Partnerships for Sustainable Tourism for Development next November. The Council of Ministers meeting took place during the recently completed Caribbean Travel Marketplace on Paradise Island, Bahamas.
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Strasbourg, July 4 - Doing a migrant deal with the Visegrad countries of Hungary, Poland, Czech Republic and Slovakia would be against Italy's interests, European Parliament president Antonio Tajani said Wednesday. Tajani said it was in Rome's interest to "strengthen external borders and not to shut internal ones". The EP chief sid Italy would be "last, not first" if it adopted "nationalistic stances".
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These lanterns, glass-blown in both opaque and clear glass with the light source programmed to slowly pulsate, generated a calming dreamlike ambience - which was the artist's intention. "I was interested in exploring the magical sense of tranquility that you experience when cruising above the clouds," the pink-haired Fjellman explains, "flying is perhaps one of the few oasis of calm in our hyper-connected digital society. The idea is that people come in, relax, sink down in their seats and rest a bit."
Fjellman's installation follows Rebecca Louise Law's meditative carpet of meadow flowers that hovered above heads in last year's lounge. It seems NetJets are only too aware that even the most ardent art collectors require some respite when confronted with the supermarket-like aisles of visual stimuli at Art Basel.
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Cynthia Nixon is best known for starring on the stage and screen, but the New Yorker is getting ready to do something new: run for governor. Here's a look at Nixon's other times in the spotlight, from 'Sex and The City' to Broadway and award shows.
The Lucknow police on Monday arrested two other accused wanted in connection with the gangrape of a 14-year-old cancer patient on Saturday. rzapoeNand Lal, senior sub-inspector (SSI) of Sarojini Nagar police station, said that Sumit (22), and another 21-year-old who was known to the victim, were found to have involved in allegedly raping the minor, and were arrested on Monday. They had allegedly gangraped her after offering to drop her to a nearby market where she was headed.
Another accused, Virendra Yadav (38), had been arrested on Sunday. Yadav had allegedly found the gangrape victim on the roadside and offered to drop her home, but instead took her to a secluded place and raped her.
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CORBETT, Ore. (AP) — A tree has fallen into a house near Portland, Oregon, impaling a woman who was inside.
The incident happened Sunday night in Corbett. The 65-year-old woman had a tree limb in her lower torso. A rescue crew secured the limb and evacuated the woman, who was conscious, to a hospital.
A nearby highway was closed early Monday after high winds knocked trees and debris onto the roadway.
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“Somewhere Between Heaven and Hell” — (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) (TV-14, LV) (HDTV)
THE HOUNDS OF HELL – An attack by an invisible hellhound at a campsite leads Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean (Jensen Ackles) to investigate the mysterious circumstances. Meanwhile, two of Crowley’s (Mark A. Sheppard) own personal demons uncover what he has been hiding. Castiel (Misha Collins) gets a lead on Kelly Kline. Nina Lopez-Corrado directed the episode written by Davy Perez (#1215). Original airdate 3/9/2017.
CAIRO: Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Turkish counterpart Tayyip Erdogan will discuss a possible political resolution to the Syrian crisis when they meet, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday.
Peskov said the two leaders would also discuss preparations for the work of the Syrian Congress on National Dialogue - an event Moscow hopes will bring together the Syrian government and the opposition.
(Reporting by Maria Tsvetkova; Writing by Polina Nikolskaya; Editing by Andrew Osborn)
With this extension the Rangers now have two forwards under contract for next year who can be exposed in the 2017 NHL Expansion Draft. Michael Grabner is the other.
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MATTAPAN (WHDH) — One person was taken to the hospital after a two-car crash in Mattapan Monday night.
The crash happened at the intersection of Bernard and Nightingale streets.
Police said one person was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
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HOLLIDAYSBURG, Pa. (AP) — Three Franciscan friars have asked a judge to dismiss charges that they didn’t properly supervise a suspected sexual predator accused of molesting more than 100 children, most at a Pennsylvania high school.
Attorneys for Giles Schinelli, Robert D’Aversa and Anthony Criscitelli argued Wednesday in Blair County that there was no basis for conspiracy charges and the statute of limitations had expired on child endangerment counts. Daniel Dye of the state attorney general’s office disagreed, saying “There was no error in holding this matter for trial.”
The (Johnstown) Tribune-Democrat (http://bit.ly/2spV2Cx ) reports that Judge Jolene Kopriva promised to rule on the issues “as quickly as possible.”
State prosecutors say the friars assigned or supervised Brother Stephen Baker when he served at Bishop McCort Catholic High School in Johnstown in the 1990s.
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President cancels birthday plans to pay surprise visit with Melania to Rep. Scalise's bedside after he was shot by Trump-hating gunman and reveals 'he's in tough shape' and needs more surgery Mueller investigates Trump for obstruction of justice: America's top intelligence officials now set to be interviewed as part of widening probe into the President US Marine helicopter is forced to fire warning flares after Iranian patrol boat shines laser at the pilot in the Strait of Hormuz EXCLUSIVE: Congress shooter was 5'6" rude loner who creeped out female bar staff at BBQ restaurant where he spent Happy Hours - after moving to D.C. to protest against the president he hated Obama calls Republican senator caught up in Congress shooting and sends 'best wishes and prayers' to critically-ill Rep Scalise 'One down, 216 to go ...': Congresswoman is threatened hours after shooting because she voted ... (more)
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CORTLAND, Ohio (WYTV) – Lakeview rolled past Ashtabula Lakeside 16-0 in five innings in high school softball action Monday evening.
Tori Wells led the way at the plate, finishing the game 2-2 with a 3-run home run. Kylee Mann tallied three hits and 2 RBI’s in the victory. Avrey Steiner and Sam Marino had two hits and two RBI’s apiece for the Bulldogs.
Cait Kelm picked up the win in the circle. She tossed five shutout innings, piling up a grand total of fourteen strikeouts with just two walks in the game.
Lakeview improves to 7-3 overall on the season. The Bulldogs return to action on Tuesday on the road at Lakeside, before hosting Howland on Wednesday.
WELCOME to our live coverage of the 2018 Liqui-Moly Bathurst 12 Hour from trackside at Mount Panorama.
50 cars from 11 manufacturers will start this year’s GT sports car enduro, with Chaz Mostert securing pole position in Saturday’s Top 10 Shootout.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. lost 33,000 jobs in September after Hurricanes Harvey and Irma hit Texas, Florida and other Southeastern states. It was the first decline in six years.
The Labor Department says the unemployment rate fell to 4.2 percent from 4.4 percent, the lowest level since February 2001.
Looking past the hurricanes’ impact, the job market and economy generally look healthy. Some economists expect job growth to rebound in the coming months as businesses in the area reopen and construction companies ramp up repair and renovation work.
Last month’s drop was driven by huge losses in a restaurants and bars, which shed 105,000 jobs, a sign of the damage to Florida’s tourism industry.
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KARACHI - Sindh Minister for Excise and Taxation and Narcotics Control Mukesh Kumar Chawla has said that E&T department has recovered Rs41,646.893 million from July 2016 to March 2017 in various heads compared to Rs34,731 millions collected during same period of last fiscal year.
The minister expressed these remarks while presiding over a meeting in his office here on Monday. ET&NC Secretary Abdul Haleem Shaikh and Director General Shoaib Ahmed Siddiqui also attended the meeting. While briefing the meeting, Siddiqui told that Rs4,445 million were recovered in term of motor vehicle tax, Rs29,587 million in term of infrastructure cess, Rs147 million in cotton fee, Rs307 million in professional tax and Rs1,592 million in term of property tax were collected. The minister, while expressing his satisfaction over the collection of the taxes and performance of the officers, directed the officers to achieve the targets before the financial year ended.
A tractor-trailer crashed in Linden Wednesday, spilling 9,000 gallons of gasoline and forcing a partial closure of Route 1/9, according to police.
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The driver of the tractor-trailer attempted to make a left turn on southbound Route 1/9 at Stiles Street when the vehicle turned onto its side, officials with the Linden Police Department said.
The tanker then burst, spilling 9,000 gallons of gasoline on the roadway.
Route 1/9 is now closed in both directions between Pleasant Street and South Wood Avenue.
Union County Hazmat personnel are working to coordinate the cleanup efforts.
The driver suffered minor injuries and has been treated and released, police said.
DANVERS, Mass. — No, a live alligator was not lurking by the side of a Massachusetts highway this weekend: It was just a plastic toy.
The Salem News (http://bit.ly/2w3mn06 ) reports that police in Danvers got their first report of an alligator along Route 128 at around 8:40 a.m. Sunday. One person walked into a police station to report the alligator on the southbound side of the highway a couple of hours later.
Totally wireless earphones for the budget conscious
Anker is better known for its mobile battery accessories, but lately it's been making a serious push into the headphone market. The company is selling two new totally wireless headphones, the Zolo Liberty reviewed here and the Zolo Liberty Plus. They sell for $100 (£70 or AU$130 converted) and $150 (£150 or AU$139) respectively. They're both pretty good but not quite good enough to make you forget about the AirPods or Jabra's Elite 65t.
These are noise-isolating buds and, from a design standpoint, aren't so different from Jaybird's Run headphones and Bragi's entry-level The Headphone.
The step-up Liberty Plus has a little bit more of a premium look and feel that extends to its charging case. While it's slightly smaller than the standard Liberty's charging case, it has a little bit of metal trim and a higher capacity battery inside so it's a little heavier as a result.
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The Digital Minister has urged consumers to boycott ticketing website Viagogo after it was shamed by regulators for failing to make ticket prices clear.
Speaking to BBC Radio 5 live, Margot James said to consumers using secondary ticketing websites "don't choose Viagogo - they are the worst".
Secondary ticket websites sell seats to concerts and events which are being sold by other consumers who no longer want the tickets, or wish to sell them for a profit.
During a gold rush, there’s often as much money to be made selling picks and shovels as digging in the dirt. One year out from the legalization of recreational marijuana, a number of Canadian companies are betting that this logic holds true for the country’s cannabis rush.
With weed producers rushing to list on the TSX, investor interest has focused on supply. But the ancillary cannabis industry, based on intellectual property, technology and logistics, could ultimately be where Canadian companies shine on the global stage.
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Progressive rock and jazz fusion guitar pioneer Allan Holdsworth, who Eddie Van Halen called “the best, in my book,” has died of unknown causes at the age of 70.
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With so much emphasis these days on hooking up, swiping right, and showing off those couples selfies on Instagram, it can honestly feel like everyone in the world is having more (or better!) sex than you.
But whether you're in a new relationship, or well beyond the honeymoon stage of a long-term romance, or you're single and ready to mingle, there are some easy ways to know that you've got a pretty great sex life already.
A healthy sex life is important no matter what your relationship status is, but the good news is, feeling connected with your own body, as well as your partner's, is actually a pretty easy way to get in tune with your sex drive, no matter what your friends, neighbors, or friends on social media are up to.
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A month after speaking at the March for Our Lives in his hometown of Austin, Texas, Matthew McConaughey says he supports some gun control but fears the youth-led movement could be "hijacked" by those hoping to eliminate all guns in the United States.
McConaughey spoke about his support for the marchers in Las Vegas on Monday, where he was promoting his upcoming film, "White Boy Rick," at the CinemaCon theater-owners convention.
He called gun violence "an epidemic in our country." But he says there are responsible gun owners and some want to ban all guns, and he worries the March for Our Lives will be overtaken by that faction.
He says he hopes there's room for agreement between anti-gun activists and the National Rifle Association.
Silkk the Shocker and Mia X perform with Master P at Essence Fest at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans on Sunday, July 2, 2017. (Photo by Chris Granger, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
More is the key word for the 2018 Essence Festival as it gears up for fans planning to descend upon New Orleans over the 4th of July holiday weekend for its 24th cultural explosion.
Michelle Ebanks, president of Essence Communications Inc., said since the first festival was held in 1994 organizers have sought to expand the free daytime programming aimed at empowering women and men, finding solutions to problems within urban communities, and dealing with issues of health, wealth, entrepreneurship, beauty and style and technology.
"This year, we are formalizing the branding of our daytime expo experience," Ebanks said. "It's going to be larger than ever with programming tracks in eight areas."
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In the 2002 film "Catch Me If You Can," Leonardo DiCaprio plays Frank Abagnale Jr. - a real life former con artist who is now using his skills to help the FBI and AARP with security and fraud protection. FOX 13's Dave Nemeth interviewed Abagnale for this Booming Forward.
The online team brings you a breakdown of the latest news of the day, live from the Māori Television newsroom.
Today on Rereātea the team profiles Guam pop star Pia Mia and her upcoming, one-off concert at the Stampede Bar in Papakura on Thursday. We look at the release of a motivational online video series for Māori youth which promotes and highlights Māori making their mark in the business world.
Facebook New Zealand also provided the Rereātea team with interesting social media statistics highlighting the most popular MP's on Facebook at the moment.
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The Te Kāea team will have a variety of stories on Te Reo at 5:00pm and 6:30 on Māori Television.
KEWANEE, Illinois– On July 3rd, 2018 the Kewanee Police Department arrested James M. Caldwell, a 57-year-old from Davenport, IA.
Caldwell was arrested without incident and transported to the Henry County Jail on preliminary charges of Indecent Solicitation of a Child, Solicitation to Meet a Child, Grooming and Traveling to Meet a Minor.
Kewanee police won’t give details on how they caught on to Caldwell’s plan, but police say they were at the planned meeting site waiting for Caldwell before he got there. He had no physical contact with the minor at that time.
Caldwell is currently in custody of the Henry County Jail awaiting formal charges by the Henry County State’s Attorney Office.
China has announced it will cut off imports of North Korean coal, iron ore and other key goods in three weeks under UN sanctions imposed over the North's nuclear program.
China, the isolated North's main trading partner, has been reluctant to push leader Kim Jong-un's regime too hard for fear it might collapse. But Beijing is increasingly frustrated with Pyongyang and joined in approving a UN Security Council ban on August 5 on coal and other key goods.
The Chinese customs agency said on Monday it will stop processing imports of North Korean coal, iron and lead ores and fish at midnight on September 5.
The latest sanctions are intended to block exports valued at more than $US1 billion ($A1.3 billion) - a significant loss to total exports valued at $US3 billion last year.
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Castleford singer Jack Walton has released a new track to fans, as a teaser for his debut album.
Jack, who starred on the X Factor in 2014, revealed the video for his first single Kept Me Safe, to coincide with his 21st birthday last month.
The single is due to be released officially in the new year, with his first album set to follow shortly afterwards.
Jack, who is signed with record company The House of Nanchang, said: “I think people are used to me with my guitar, but now I have got the opportunity to work with a proper producer and studio.
“I think people might be quite surprised with the music, but I hope they like it.
“Castleford really got behind me when I was on the X Factor
“I’ve been working hard writing and recording since then and it’s nice to see those people still following what I am doing.”
An animal welfare organization is offering a $500 reward for information that leads to the arrest of a woman who killed her boyfriend's puppy who didn't show up to court for sentencing. PAWS Ohio says they will offer the reward to anyone who gives information that leads to the arrest of 20-year-old Deanna Caraballo.
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KOICA volunteers with support from Korean International Development Agency (KOICA) completed a project for management and operation in tourism industry in Sauraha Chitwan. The total budget of the project is US$ 23638.50.
According to a press release issued by KOICA, the project was successfully completed with the joint effort of Ratnanagar Municipality, Green Society Nepal, a local NGO and KOICA’s volunteers. The project aim in supporting to create sustainable and viable employment opportunity for economically backward and disabled and single widow mothers so that they can lead a better life by focusing on tourism industry and improve their standard of leaving.
By the mid-1970s, Chicago had become one of the most insipid factors in rock music. However, only a few years earlier, they produced a couple of superbly crafted albums that gave little clues of what was to come. Chicago’s second album (1970) has been reissued in a sterling new remix that puts in sharp relief their conservatory perfect, brass-woodwind arrangements. The album flowed effortlessly from Chicago’s big-band jazz updated with rock dynamics into blasts of free jazz, passages of Baroque intricacy, Beatlesque harmonizing and soulful testifying. Originally issued as a two-LP set, Chicago II included three songs that reached Top-10, “Make Me Smile,” “25 or 6 to 4” and that favorite of ’70s wedding bands, “Colour My World.”
BERLIN, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Lufthansa is tweaking its loyalty programme Miles & More to award points based on the price of the ticket rather than the booking class and length of the flight, following similar moves by rivals.
The new system comes into effect from March 12, 2018, the airline group said in a statement on Monday.
Members with frequent flyer status will receive more miles per euro spent on flights with Lufthansa group airlines including Swiss, Austrian Airlines, Eurowings and Brussels.
The move follows similar changes announced recently by Air France-KLM, British Airways and Delta .
Lufthansa said it was “rewarding the purchase of higher-priced tickets more strongly than is currently the case.”
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. -- A winter storm expected to hit the Northeast is forcing at least one college basketball team to alter its travel plans for the third round of the NCAA tournament.
West Virginia's athletic department announced Monday night the Mountaineers will leave a day early for Boston. WVU says it will depart Morgantown on Tuesday instead of Wednesday.
Fifth-seeded West Virginia meets top-seeded Villanova in the East Region semifinals at TD Garden on Friday night.
The National Weather Service says the bulk of the wind-driven snow and sleet is expected to hit New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware and parts of eastern Pennsylvania before heading off to Massachusetts early Thursday.
A winter storm in the East during the 2017 tournament also prompted teams to scramble their travel plans.
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* FBR & Co. Reports first quarter 2017 financial results
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A Dubuque man who tried hit a man with his car is sentenced to five years in prison. 26-year-old Cody Richey pleaded guilty to going armed with intent after originally being charged with attempted murder.
According to the Jackson County Sheriff's Office, he tried to hit the man after an ongoing fight between the two. Richey is also facing charges in connection to a phone scam targeting older people.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo vetoed legislation late Saturday that would have shifted the cost of expensive legal services for the poor from counties to the state in the coming years. Cuomo wrote in his veto message the legislation ultimately would require that the state spend more than $800 million per year to fully reimburse counties for all expenses associated with non-criminal legal defense work, including legal services in family and surrogate court.
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Ottavino has allowed one run in 6.1 innings, while striking out 10, to start the season.
Ottavino currently boasts a solid 14.2 K/9 rate and a 0.95 WHIP. In addition, he has locked down the setup role behind closer Greg Holland. Over the previous two seasons, the 31-year-old posted a combined 1.93 ERA and notched 10 saves despite tossing just 37.1 innings.
Oculus VR founder Palmer Luckey, 21, isn’t the only whiz kid to win tech mega-millions. Here are some other baby-faced multi-millionaires — or billionaires in the case of Facebook CEO...
April 6 Constellation Brands Inc, the no. 3 U.S. beer company, reported a 5.5 percent rise in quarterly sales on Thursday, helped by strong demand for its beers such as Ballast Point and Corona.
Net income attributable to the company rose to $452 million, or $2.26 per Class A share, in the fourth quarter ended Feb. 28, from $243.4 million, or $1.19 per share, a year earlier, mainly due to the completion of the sale of its Canadian wine business.
Victor, New York-based Constellation said its net sales rose to $1.63 billion from $1.54 billion.
The company sold its Canadian wine business in October for C$1.03 billion ($775 million) to strengthen its footing in the premium craft liquor market in the United States. (Reporting by Gayathree Ganesan in Bengaluru; Editing by Martina D'Couto)
CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio (AP) — A wild turkey that’s become semi-famous for chasing pedestrians and bicyclists in Ohio has been struck by a car and injured.
Cleveland.com reports the turkey was struck Thursday in the Akron suburb of Cuyahoga (ky-uh-HOH’-guh) Falls and was taken by a wildlife team to an exotic-animal veterinarian for treatment of a broken leg.
The male turkey is named Frank and became aggressive toward people after a female turkey with which he was often seen was struck and killed about a year ago.
A worker at a business in the area where Frank chased people and even vehicles says he might have been separated from a local flock.
The wildlife team hopes to release Frank into an area with a wild turkey flock after his recovery.
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Alma Gertrude Stanley Stump
Alma Gertrude Stanley Stump, age 94, of Giles County, Va. passed away Thursday, Dec. 29, 2016 at Highland Ridge Nursing Home, Dublin, Va.
Born Jan. 29, 1922 in Giles County, she was the daughter of the late John Albert Stanley and Ethel Banie Morris Stanley. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Lacy Stump; brother, J.B. Stanley, and sisters, Nancy Smith, Banie Dowdy, and Lucille Eden.
Surviving are her sister-in-law, Phyllis Stanley of Dublin, and sister, Sara Neel of West Virginia.
Funeral services will be held Monday, Jan. 2, 2 p.m., in the Bower Funeral Home Chapel, Pulaski, Va., with the Rev. Dale Akers officiating. Interment will follow at Birchlawn Memorial Gardens, Pearisburg, Va. Visitation will be Monday, one hour before service time.
To sign the online guest book, visit www.bowerfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Bower Funeral Home, Pulaski, Va.
Written by: Editor on January 2, 2017.
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Quick response from the Police, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), and the Lagos Neighbourhood Service Corps helped to avert the repetition of the Otedola Bridge inferno at the Iyana-ipaja area of Lagos on Wednesday.
The 33,000-PMS carrier was spilling its content at Moshalashi Bus Stop but a swift response from emergency service stopped the tanker from exploding.
According to a witness, the leaking tanker was spotted by policemen monitoring traffic at Moshalashi, who then alerted LASEMA and other emergency service teams.
Routes leading to the scene of the spill have since been cordoned off, with traffic diverted to other routes.
LS R-7 Teachers Honored at Missouri Scholars Academy August 12, 2017
Pictured at Missouri Scholars Academy are (from left) Megan Carlson, Sara Witteman, Mindy Haesemeyer and Kameron Robinson
Sara Witteman and Mindy Haesemeyer, both Lee’s Summit North High School, and Melissa Woody, Lee’s Summit High School, were recognized at Teacher Appreciation Day, held this summer at the Missouri Scholars Academy.
Ms. Witteman was selected by Scholars Academy participant Megan Carlson. Ms. Haesemeyer was selected by participant Kameron Robinson. Ms. Woody was selected by participant Alexandria Mesz.
Missouri Scholars Academy is a three-week academic program for approximately 330 of Missouri gifted students. Close to 330 sophomores statewide are selected from among approximately 65,000 students. Acceptance is based on a student essay, teacher recommendations, PSAT scores and IQ tests. The academy is a residential program held on the University of Missouri-Columbia and funded by the State of Missouri.
Azerbaijani Presidential Administration head introduces new education minister (PHOTO)
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Head of the Azerbaijani Presidential Administration Ramiz Mehdiyev has introduced new Education Minister Jeyhun Bayramov, appointed upon the president’s order dated April 23, 2018, to the staff of the Education Ministry, the ministry said April 24.
Lowell entered rehab on November 17 after experiencing suicidal thoughts. Her husband Tyler Baltierra revealed over Instagram that she is heading home on Friday, December 15. “Cate gets out of treatment this Friday & we can’t wait,” he wrote. “We have been in Arizona for the past 2 weeks visiting her every Sunday. I have taken a break from everything & chose to really take this time for me & Nova without her mom around. She needs me & my devoted attention. Family always comes first!”
LITTLE WOMEN
music by JASON HOWLAND lyrics by MINDI DICKSTEIN
book by ALLAN KNEE
Based on Louisa May Alcott's life, follow the adventures of sisters Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March. Jo is trying to sell her stories for publication, but the publishers are not interested – her friend, Professor Bhaer, tells her that she has to do better and write more from herself. Begrudgingly taking this advice, Jo weaves the story of herself and her sisters and their experience growing up in Civil War America. Little Women celebrates the strength and bond of family, guaranteeing a night filled with laughter, tears and a lifting of the spirit.
OCTOBER 5 - OCTOBER 22, 2017
appropriate audience: ALL AGES
Performance dates are October 5-22, 2017. Opening Night is scheduled for Friday, October 6, 2017. Tickets range $18-25 and are available online at www.lakecountryplayhousewi.org. For a full performance calendar, please visit www.lakecountryplayhousewi.org/littlewomen.
Celebration of youth leadership, growth and transformation in the arts with works by artists from SKETCH's Community Artist Leadership Program. 5-8 pm. Free. Lower Level Studios.
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Lenexa police are looking for a man who punched a woman in the face over and over after she tried to stop him from beating another woman.
Cpl. Timothy Dykes, a field radio operator with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, holds a tray of pasta at a soup kitchen in Catania, Italy, Dec. 29, 2016. Marines and sailors volunteered their time to help clean up the area and serve food during the holiday season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexander Mitchell/released)
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Bellamy caught two passes for 52 yards in Sunday's win over the Bengals.
Bellamy was third on the team with four targets, and he was the only Bear with a reception of longer than 19 yards, when he caught a 36-yard pass early in the game. He's now posted at least 51 yards in three of the seven games he's played this season, but the fact that he's yet to reach the 60-yard plateau this season gives him limited upside.
March 29 Canada's Cenovus Energy Inc said it would buy ConocoPhillips' 50 percent stake in an oilsands venture owned by the two companies, and some oil and gas assets held by the U.S. company in Alberta and British Columbia for $17.7 billion.
The company said the assets being bought are expected to produce about 298,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day in 2017. (Reporting by Komal Khettry in Bengaluru; Editing by Shounak Dasgupta)
MILAN, March 31 Pillarstone Italy said on Friday it had finalised the acquisition of 100 percent of Italy's Premuda and would invest 50 million euros ($53.5 million) to support the relaunch of the troubled shipping company.
Pillarstone Italy is a platform set up by U.S. private equity firm KKR to restructure ailing companies.
The shipping industry is in an eight-year downturn due to slowing international trade.
Pillarstone also said Popolare Emilia Romagna had joined rivals Intesa Sanpaolo, UniCredit and Carige in transferring to the platform credits towards Premuda. ($1 = 0.9355 euros) (Reporting by Valentina Za)
SINGAPORE - Property developer Oxley Holdings has exercised options to purchase all eight units of the Apartment 8 freehold development in the Potong Pasir neighbourhood for S$21.53 million in total.
The sellers of the development, located at 21 Meyappa Chettiar Road, have already been paid S$215,300 in aggregate upon the granting of the options, and a further S$861,200 upon the Oxley's exercise of the options. The balance will be paid upon completion of the purchase, scheduled to be March 2018.
Oxley says it intends to redevelop the property, which sits on a 898.1 square metre site that is zoned for residential use.
The developer is funding the purchase through internal resources and bank borrowings, and says the purchase is not expected to have a material impact on the company's financials.
SAO PAULO, March 30 Brazil's former speaker of the lower house, Eduardo Cunha, was found guilty and sentenced to more than 15 years in prison on corruption charges on Thursday, according to the ruling from a federal court.
The former politician's defense team said they would appeal the decision but Cunha will remain imprisoned pending appeal.
Cunha, who drove the successful impeachment of former President Dilma Rousseff, was forced from his position as speaker in July and arrested in October on accusations he received millions in bribes from the purchase of an oil field in Benin by state-run oil company Petrobras. (Reporting by Brad Brooks; Editing by Daniel Flynn)
Easter is one of the biggest photo ops for Hollywood families, and they love to share on social media! Even the President of the United States made an appearance celebrating Easter on the First lady’s Instagram account.
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The breakup between John Cena and Nikki Bella is still being felt, and will continue to be felt, and now it seems as thought that may be partially by design.
Allow me to clarify: I am not suggesting that we know for a fact that this breakup isn’t entirely on the level, or is merely a storyline, or any other such conspiracy theory (although it is always in the realm of possibility). I’m merely saying that however “real” the split of the WWE mega-couple may be, we now have confirmation that the companies will at least in some way be benefitting from the breakup.
Ever since the season three trailer for Total Bellas dropped, way back in January(!), we’ve known that there is SOME drama happening involving Cena and Nikki, and whether they want to continue on as a couple.
Demand for global air freight rose 8.4 percent in February, accelerating after a 6.9 percent rise in January and reflecting improving world trade, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) said on Wednesday.
Demand, measured in freight tonne kilometres, also grew faster than capacity, which shrank 0.4 percent. That meant load factors improved 3.5 percentage points to 43.5 percent and gave yields a boost, IATA said.
Adjusted for the extra day from 2016's leap year, demand in February rose 12 percent, the association added. Demand was also driven by increased shipments of semiconductor materials used in consumer electronics
"February further added to the cautious optimism building in air cargo markets," IATA Director General Alexandre de Juniac said in a statement. "While there are signs of stronger world trade, concerns over the current protectionist rhetoric are still very real."
(Reporting by Bartosz Dabrowski; Editing by Victoria Bryan)
TULSA, Okla. -- A Delta Air Lines flight from Portland to Atlanta was diverted to Tulsa, Oklahoma, Wednesday because of an onboard disturbance involving a passenger.
Tulsa International Airport spokeswoman Alexis Higgins said Delta flight 1156 landed about 11:30 a.m. and that the passenger was removed to be questioned by the FBI.
Higgins said she did not know the nature of the disturbance and a Delta spokesman did not immediately return a phone call seeking comment.
FBI spokeswoman Andrea Anderson in Oklahoma City confirmed the agency is investigating but referred questions to the U.S. Attorney's office in Tulsa. A phone call seeking comment was not immediately returned.
In a statement, Delta said the flight was diverted because of an "unruly passenger" but that it landed without incident. The airline apologized to other passengers were inconvenienced because of the delay.
Higgins said the aircraft refueled and resumed the flight to Atlanta about 1:35 p.m.
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Father Bennett fights for his life in the hospital as others wait until he wakes up.
What would you do if your husband cheated on you…again?
Taraji P. Henson stars as Melinda, a loyal wife whose husband’s latest infidelity sends her down a vengeful path, in Tyler Perry’s upcoming thriller Acrimony.
In this EXCLUSIVE clip, Melinda suspects her husband Robert, played by Lyriq Bent (She’s Gotta Have It), is cheating on her because they haven’t had sex in months. While he co-worker asserts Robert learned his lesson the last time Melinda caught him in the adulterous act, her intuition is telling her otherwise. And by the looks of the trailer, all hell is about to break loose.
Acrimony hits theaters March 30.
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× Chicago boy charged in 2 attempted carjackings in Oak Park, police say
OAK PARK, Ill. — A boy from Chicago has been charged with a pair of attempted carjackings in Oak Park last month.
According to Oak Park police, the boy is facing aggravated vehicular hijacking charges for both carjackings that happened June 21. Authorities did not release the minor’s name or age.
One incident happened in the 800 block of Belleforte Avenue and the other in the 1200 block of Columbian Avenue.
The victims told police two boys demanded their keys, and one of the boys had a handgun.
They weren’t able to steal either car because they couldn’t start them.
A man is in the hospital after he was stabbed this afternoon.
Waterloo Police say they responded to Belmont and W. Mullen Avenue around 2:15 p.m. for a fight.
Ultimately, that fight ended in a stabbing.
People near by say they saw a man running down the street with a stab wound.
We do not know the condition of the man.
Police say they have not taken anyone into custody.
Police are still investigating. Stay with KWWL for more updates.
Kano State Hisbah Board says it arrested no fewer than 94 beggars in Kano metropolis last month for allegedly violating the law banning street begging in the state.
Malam Dahiru Nuhu, the officer in charge of Anti-Begging Unit of the Board, disclosed this while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Kano.
Nuhu said that the suspects were arrested during different raids in the metropolis, adding that 24 of them were children, while 70 were adults.
He said the arrests were carried out in areas around motor parks and restaurants but that the beggars were however, released and warned after confirming that they were first time offenders.
Nuhu urged people to shun begging but instead, use their hands to better their livelihood.
NAN reports that violation of the law banning street begging in the state attracts a minimum of three months jail term if convicted.
Actor Tom Cruise was reportedly injured during the filming of his latest installment of the Mission Impossible series. It all went down during a building-jump stunt while on the set in London on Sunday (8/13).
See Also: Tom Cruise Getting Set To Start Filming Top Gun 2
According to a video obtained by TMZ, Tom looks as if he took a pretty hard hit on the edge of the building he was supposed to jump onto, but came up a little short. You can then see Cruise limp around the set a bit before being pulled off of the building by the safety crew.
So far the extent of Tom’s injuries are unknown.
See the video HERE.
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SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Gov. Gary Herbert has signed into law a measure allowing Utah school districts to install barricade locks on classroom doors.
The measure Herbert signed Monday was passed by the Legislature shortly after a February a school shooting killed 17 people in Florida and touched off calls for increased gun control and school safety around the country.
The legislation had already been in the works in Utah prior to the Parkland, Florida shooting.
Republican Todd Weiler sponsored the bill after a man who wanted to donate the locks to an elementary school was told they weren’t allowed under fire codes.
Weiler says his bill would create an exception to those codes to allow the locks designed to prevent a school shooter from entering classrooms. It does not give funding for the locks or require schools to install them.
A man's body was discovered in a unit, a crime scene was set up and Monroe street was blocked off.
SAN ANTONIO (AP) - A federal magistrate judge has denied bail to a conspiracy theorist charged with a weapons violation after telling a Texas church that the killing of more than two dozen of its worshippers was a hoax.
The judge ruled Tuesday that Robert Mikell Ussery must remain in custody on a charge of being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm. He already faced a charge of making a terroristic threat over the hoax comment.
Ussery, who's 54, was convicted in 1984 and sentenced to four years in prison for burglary of a vehicle in Brazoria County, Texas.
The weapons charge centers on his armed presence March 5 at the First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs, about 30 miles (48 kilometers) southeast of San Antonio. Worshippers have said he and his girlfriend claimed the U.S. government fabricated the November 2017 mass shooting.
About Community Cafe Cefn Glas
Community Cafes are part of the Community Companions Befriending Project. The cafes allow older people, who may be isolated or housebound, to enjoy company and refreshments in a relaxed setting. They are open to anyone over the age of 50. Older people can attend on their own, with friends, family or their befrienders and enjoy getting out of the house, meeting new friends and taking part in activities. There are often talks on relevant topics, such as benefits, or on hobbies and pastimes. People attending the cafe help to decide what activities should take place.
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South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley Confirmed as UN Ambassador
The two-term governor faced questions from Democrats over her lack of experience with global affairs but won plaudits from senators for her handling of prickly issues like Russia and UN actions toward Israel during her confirmation hearings.
(NEWS10) – The following is the new schedule for the high school basketball Section 2 championship games following Friday’s cancellations. All games will be played Saturday, March 3.
Boys games at Cool Insuring Arena:
12 noon – Class D (Whitehall vs. OESJ)
1:45 p.m. – Class C (Hoosick Falls vs. Lake George)
3:30 p.m. – Class B (Schalmont vs. Mekeel Christian)
5:15 p.m. – Class A (Mohonasen vs. Amsterdam)
7 p.m. – Class AA (Colonie vs. Shenendehowa)
Girls games at Hudson Valley Community College:
11 a.m. – Class D (Hartford vs. Argyle)
12:45 p.m. – Class B (Voorheesville vs. Tamarac)
2:30 p.m. – Class AA (Bethlehem vs. Colonie)
4:15 p.m. – Class C (Mekeel Christian vs. Cambridge)
6 p.m. – Class A (Amsterdam vs. Averill Park)
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — The Las Cruces City Council is considering a proposed resolution that would support restrictions on the sale and possession of semi-automatic weapons in New Mexico.
The nonbinding measure requests that state lawmakers and the governor take action in the wake of a recent flurry of gun threats at schools.
The council chamber was packed Monday as the debate over the contentious proposal began.
Some protesters carried their guns openly as allowed under state law, but Mayor Ken Miyagishima said he wouldn’t allow anyone carrying a weapon to speak. Other residents spoke against the proposal, calling it an attack on their constitutional rights.
Last Wednesday, many Las Cruces students walked out of class to protest for gun reforms and to memorialize the students killed last month in a Florida school shooting.
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Information from: Las Cruces Sun-News, http://www.lcsun-news.com
UPDATE 9-UPS worker kills 3 colleagues in San Francisco, turns gun on himself
SAN FRANCISCO, June 14 A UPS driver opened fire with a handgun inside a United Parcel Service Inc delivery center in San Francisco on Wednesday, killing three co-workers before fatally shooting himself as police closed in, authorities and company officials said.
About 7,000 people went for an ocean swim on New Year's Day at the North Carolina coast.The Dolphin Dip at Surf City featured people in costumes and even a man and woman in wedding attire.This is the 15th year for the annual event, and money raised will go to Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity.
As Twitchy told you Sunday, Daily Kos founder and Vox co-founder Markos Moulitsas took this approach to Charlottesville:
NRA and American conservatives/Nazis are one and the same. https://t.co/Jl0cnkimoZ — Markos Moulitsas (@markos) August 13, 2017
Iowahawk nutshelled that “reasoning” in one easy to handle tweet:
There are 378 genders, but politics boils down to Nazis vs people who agree with mehttps://t.co/nsE2diqjso — David Burge (@iowahawkblog) August 14, 2017
Bingo!
Hilarious! No, wait…this is sad because it is true. https://t.co/nzzvJQJbvL — Live Free or Die (@LiveFreeorDie3) August 14, 2017
You nailed it. https://t.co/U2QHhIm26g — John du Raspail (@JohnDuRaspail) August 14, 2017
#warriors fans in China rocking some old school classics. pic.twitter.com/3EXIpFFZck — Larry Beil (@LarryBeilABC7) October 3, 2017
#warriors center JaVale McGee making new friends in China. pic.twitter.com/6fPubAutwZ — Larry Beil (@LarryBeilABC7) October 3, 2017
The Golden State Warriors are the hottest ticket in town this week in China.About $1,300 for courtside seats to see the Warriors play the Minnesota Timberwolves in Shenzhen.Former Bay Area residents who now call Beijing home made a huge effort to see their favorite team place in their new home.From a coaching perspective, a week in China is a less than ideal way to prepare for a season.But Coach Steve Kerr sees the NBA's global vision and the role the warriors play in that mission.
NEW YORK — The New York Police Department says it is responding to a report of an explosion near Times Square.
The response is centred in the area of the Port Authority bus terminal.
Times Square right now….. pic.twitter.com/AhnyXwXyNe — Morgan Anthony (@Morgan19Anthony) December 11, 2017
It’s led to delays along some of the subway lines that pass beneath the bus terminal.
Some passengers have been evacuated as a precaution.
There were no immediate reports of injuries.
Arkansas center signee Ibby Ali recently worked out at Maumelle High School with trainer and coach Michael Mills before reporting to Fayetteville over the weekend.
Ali (6-10, 235 pounds) signed with Baylor in April, but received a release from his national letter of intent. A native of Nigeria, he began playing basketball in 2014 after arriving in Arkansas.
He averaged 4 points, 5.7 rebounds and 1.2 blocks while shooting 50 percent from the field as a senior at Maumelle High School in 2017.
A Little Rock man told police Monday that a pair of African masks and an elephant tusk passed down in his family for centuries were stolen from his apartment.
The theft is believed to have occurred around 7:40 p.m. Sunday at 5 Pinnacle Valley View Drive on the city’s west side, according to a Little Rock Police Department report.
The victim told police he discovered his unit had been entered without his permission, and he later found the items had been taken, police said.
According to authorities, the elephant tusk had been in the victim’s family for more than 200 years and “he had planned to pass it down to his son.”
A suspect was named in the report, though his name did not appear in online jail records as of Tuesday morning.
OTTAWA — The Liberals are tapping a long-time public servant to be the new ethics watchdog for the House of Commons.
Government House leader Bardish Chagger says Mario Dion is being nominated to become the next ethics and conflict of interest commissioner.
Dion is currently the chairman of the Immigration and Refugee Board, but has previously served as chairman of the National Parole Board and the public sector integrity commissioner.
He is also a former legal adviser to a number of government bodies.
Today's announcement comes after a heated question period during which the Conservatives peppered the government about who would take over from outgoing commissioner Mary Dawson, who is looking into a conflict-of-interest controversy involving Finance Minister Bill Morneau.
The Easter competition tradition continued this year in Central Florida thanks to all the hard work from Salty Sweet and The Beachside Resident resurrecting the fabled Easter Pro-Am in Cocoa Beach. Stay tuned for a full report featuring words and photos from Tom Dugan and white-hot surfing from local rippers like Tommy Coleman.
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Emergency services have rushed to a village near Boroughbridge after reports a helicopter has come down in a field.
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service confirmed that they sent crews to the scene at Aldborough just before 1.30pm .
The aircraft is believed to be a helicopter but this has not been confirmed.
Witness tells of moment helicopter 'dropped like a stone' near Aldborough Hall
Police and ambulance are also at the scene.
North Yorkshire Police said that are not yet able to confirm any information about casualties.
Smoke can be seen coming from the field
At 1.23pm today, police received reports of a helicopter crash near Aldborough, Boroughbridge.
"Officers are currently at the scene. Fire and ambulance crews are also in attendance.
"Police are not yet able to confirm any information about casualties."
It was earlier thought to have been a light aircraft which came down in a field.
Selena Gomez officially has the song of summer, according to rolling stone! “Back to you” is part of the soundtrack to “13 Reasons Why” and was the first single since October when Wolves was released…
Rolling Stone says, “Back to You” is a natural summer song. It’s the feisty screed against your camp boyfriend who ditched you after 10 long months of letter-exchanging.” They also said, “Gomez’s lilting soprano whispers to us like a cool stream of ventilated air as we sit inside while everyone else plays volleyball with Cardi B or Drake.
Americans say government is broken. Can it be fixed?
Tailspin Courtesy of Penguin Random House
Less than half of Americans say that the country is headed in the right direction, according to polling from Rasmussen. Journalist and author Steven Brill wanted to find out what was responsible for an America where many feel achieving the American dream has become more difficult. His book explores the past 50 years in politics—and also looks ahead at what could put the country back on the right track. MPR News senior producer Stephanie Curtis talked to him about what he learned.
Guest: Steven Brill, journalist and author of America's Bitter Pill. His latest book is called Tailspin: The people and Forces Behind America's Fifty-Year Fall—and Those Fighting to Reverse It.
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According to Julie Bain with the Nebraska National Forest, there will a 930 acre prescribed burn at the Nebraska National Forest at Halsey Monday, April 23, 2018.
In an interview with FRANCE 24, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu said the Kurdish authorities' decision to hold a referendum on independence was a "grave mistake" that will hurt the interests of the Kurds. He said Ankara was ready to seriously consider shutting the border and the oil pipeline to Iraqi Kurdistan. He added that Turkey believes the Israeli intelligence agency Mossad helped to engineer the referendum, but said this wouldn't hurt the rapprochement between Turkey and Israel.
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu also lashed out at the US for not extraditing Fetullah Gulen, whom Ankara accuses of masterminding the 2016 coup bid.
Çavuşoğlu said the accusations of spying and plotting against an employee of the US consulate in Istanbul were "serious" and that the outraged reaction from the US to the employee's arrest was "nonsense".
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CNBC's Brian Sullivan takes a look at all the companies getting rid of partnerships and discounts with the National Rifle Association following the deadly school shooting in Parkland, Florida.
A look back at some of the best moments from the aliens on The Orville.
The Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office netted the largest methamphetamine bust in county history in a joint operation on Wednesday, Aug. 9.
With the help of the Zell Miller Mtn. Parkway Drug Task Force, the Georgia Dept. of Community Supervision and pre-trial probation officer Larry Clemens, officers confiscated one kilo (2.2 pounds) of methamphetamine on Big Creek Road.
Joey David Abernathy was arrested and charged with trafficking methamphetamine and probation violation.
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Influential business leaders in Nicaragua are calling for early elections to resolve a political standoff between President Daniel Ortega’s government and protesters demanding his exit from office.
Carlos Pellas Chamorro is the country’s most prominent businessman. He said Wednesday that the Ortega government’s political model is “worn out” and the solution is moving up the next election, due to take place in 2021.
Conglomerate Grupo Lafise Bancocentro also issued a statement calling for the will of the people to be heard through “the advancement of elections.”
Protests that began in April over now-scrapped social security changes have since expanded into a broader movement seeking Ortega’s exit.
Human rights observers say more than 80 people have been killed amid a harsh crackdown by government security forces and allied civilian groups.
U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday said he did not believe a former FBI deputy director tooks notes of their interactions after reports the fired official handed several memos over to a special counsel investigating allegations Trump may have tried to obstruct an investigation into possible ties between his presidential campaign and the Russian government. Zach Goelman reports.
Baku. 15 February. REPORT.AZ/ Many bottles containing white paint were hurled at the Turkish Embassy in Stockholm, Sweden.
Report informs citing the Turkish media, the embassy said in a statement.
According to information, two masked men throw bottles with paint at the Turkish Embassy.
Investigation is underway.
Notably, 8 PKK supporters throw the embassy bottles with paint and pelted stones.
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The Cambodian government has signed concessional loan agreements in a total amount of 8.3 billion U.S. dollars with bilateral and multilateral partners from 1993 to 2016, according to the Cambodia Public Debt Statistical Bulletin on Monday. The bulletin, released by the Ministry of Economy and Finance, said that for bilateral partners, Cambodia has signed to borrow 3.6 billion dollars from China, 899 million dollars from Japan , 510 million dollars from South Korea , 124 million dollars from France , 86.6 million dollars from Thailand, 75 million dollars from India, 44.5 million dollars from Vietnam, and 7.8 million dollars from Malaysia.
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP)  Documents show 4 current California state lawmakers faced sexual misconduct complaints and none was punished.
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The Federal Government on Monday said the sum of N750billion would be released this week to Ministries, Departments and Agencies of government for implementation of capital projects contained in the 2017 budget.
The Minister of Finance, Mrs Kemi Adeosun said this on Monday during a meeting with a delegation of investors from France.
She said the government had previously released the sum of N450bn for capital projects, adding that with the additional N750bn, a total sum of N1.2tn would have been invested in infrastructure projects.
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MOUNT DESERT — The first show in the small art gallery at the new Main Street Mercantile shop in Northeast Harbor is a series of paintings by Tom Sullivan titled “In the Wake of Others.”
Many of the paintings are scenes of the Maine coast with boats under sail.
The show will be up through June 20. It will be followed by an exhibit of artwork by Nicole Wolf titled “Sunk,” then “Nonsense and Sensibility” by J Aaron Mitchell.
A children’s art show to benefit the Northeast Harbor Scholarship Program will be up July 19 through Aug. 1.
Shows scheduled for Aug. 2 through Sept. 13 are paintings by Ralf Feyl titled “MaineStay,” “Beneath the Sea” by Annie Bailey and “The Sensitive Landscape” by Larry Lefever.
The Main Street Mercantile shop and gallery, owned by Erika Wibby Mitchell, opened May 21 in the former Redfield Artisans Gallery space.
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US first lady Melania Trump is hosting executives from major online and social media companies to discuss cyberbullying and being safe on the internet.
During the 2016 presidential campaign, she identified online bullying as the issue she would pursue as first lady if Donald Trump were elected.
Tuesday's White House meeting will mark her first public event on the issue, and it comes more than a year after Mrs. Trump's announcement.
Some observers questioned her choice of project given that her husband often berates people on Twitter.
The White House said the first lady was looking forward to discussing both the positive and negative ways the internet is influencing children.
Amazon, Snap, Facebook, Google and Twitter are among the companies that were expected to attend the meeting.
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Chicagoans will experience a mix of mostly fair-weather clouds and sun Tuesday along with a light northeast breeze. The leading edge of less humid high pressure will nose into the Chicago area, as a cold front sinks south of Interstate-80.
The front will then work its way back north Wednesday, bringing warmer and more humid 70-degree dew-point air back into our area along with an increasing chance of thunderstorms. The best chance of strong thunderstorms producing heavy downpours will come later Wednesday night and Thursday ahead of an approaching cold front that will move east of Chicago Thursday evening, followed by cooler drier high pressure Friday.
In between songs, the rapper reportedly could be found taking sips from a bottle of Luc Belaire Rose and was nice enough to share his drink with some ladies in the front row.
The performance marked Ross' first time on stage since he was hospitalized after being found unresponsive in his Miami home in early March. See moments from the show here.
Nigeria's president Muhamamdu Buhari has told the populace that to avoid being 6 feet under, they should give up their ancestral land for cattle ranches. The chilling threat was delivered by presidential spokesman Femi Adesina on an AIT TV show.
In the United States for instance, the government rents land for ranching. As ENDS earlier submitted, the US government charges $1.69 AUM (animal unit month) and private lands lease for grazing at $5.60 per AUM.
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Ed Sheeran fans have been left devastated after finding out tickets they'd purchased for hundreds of dollars are fakes.
Dozens of insurance companies say they're not obligated to help pay for Duke Energy Corp.'s multi-billion dollar coal ash cleanup. They say the nation's largest electric company long knew about but did nothing to reduce the threat of potentially toxic pollutants.The claim is in a filing by lawyers for nearly 30 international and domestic insurance companies Duke Energy sued in March. The Charlotte-based company wants to force insurance payments to cover part of the utility's coal ash cleanup in the Carolinas.The insurers say they're not paying because Duke Energy stored its coal ash in unlined pits as part of its normal business practices. Insurance company lawyers say no distinct pollution events triggered coverage.Coal ash contains arsenic, mercury and other elements that may be hazardous in sufficient concentrations.
SIDNEY — The Wilson Health Auxiliary will accept applications for its annual scholarship through April 20.
To be eligible, a student must have already graduated from a Shelby County high school and be enrolled in a college program in the field of medicine or must be graduating this year from a Shelby County high school and be enrolling in a college program in the field of medicine.
A $500 scholarship will be awarded.
Applications are available by writing Barrie Grandey, 8688 Wright-Puthoff Road, Sidney, OH 45365; by emailing dgrandey@gmail.com; by phone at 492-9891; at http://www.wilsonhealth.org/careers/wilson-auxiliary-scholarship-program/wilson-auxiliary-scholarship-program; and at the front desk at Door 1 of Wilson Health.
NEW DELHI: The Centre on Tuesday asked Rajasthan, Gujarat and Haryana to beef up security and deploy additional forces ahead of the verdict by a Jodhpur court in a rape case against self-styled god-man Asaram.
In an advisory to the three states, the Ministry of Home Affairs said that the states should ensure that no violence took place after the verdict on Wednesday. Rajasthan, Gujarat and Haryana have large numbers of followers of Asaram.
Prohibitory orders have been issued in Jodhpur, where the trial court will deliver its verdict in the Central Jail premises, as directed by the Rajasthan High Court. Asaram is accused of raping a teenaged girl from UP studying at his ashram at Chhindwara in Madhya Pradesh.
A coal train derailed near Noxon late Sunday about 50 miles west of Thompson Falls.
Montana Rail Link spokesperson Jim Lewis said the train was traveling west when approximately 30 cars derailed at about 11 p.m. No one was injured in the derailment and Lewis said the train was not carrying hazardous material.
The cause of the derailment is under investigation. Lewis said it is unclear when MRL’s route between Missoula and Sandpoint, Idaho will reopen.
MRL operates more than 900 miles of track in Montana and Idaho.
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Police in Westville, N.S. say they do not suspect foul play in a house fire that claimed the lives of an elderly woman and her son.
The fire broke out just after midnight on Sunday, July 1 on South Main Street.
Three fire departments responded to the blaze, with 34 firefighters on scene until after 3 a.m.
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Westville police, who were assisted by the RCMP, say they discovered two people and three family pets had perished in the fire.
The victims have been identified as Pennual Louise Duggan, 84, and her 56-year-old son Carl Allan Crawford.
“The investigation is still underway but we have no reason at this time to believe it’s a suspicious fire,” Chief Donald Hussher of the Westville Police Service told Global News.
The Fire Marshal’s Office is working to identify the cause of the fire, but there is no exact determination yet.
The investigation continues.
Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man believed to have committed an armed robbery at a Diamond Bar gas station over the weekend.
The robbery occurred about 1:30 p.m. on Sunday at the Chevron Station at 150 S. Diamond Bar Blvd. in Diamond Bar, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department officials said.
A man pulled out a handgun, threatened an employee, and fled with cash in broad daylight, sheriff’s officials said. The man fled with an unknown amount of money.
The suspect was described as a Hispanic man between the ages of 25 and 30, 5 foot 8, between 160 to 170 pounds, with a thin mustache. He was wearing a red long sleeve jacket, black turtleneck, white skinny jeans, red shoes with white laces, and a white beanie, officials said.
His jacket had an unknown logo embroidered on the front left side.
Anyone with information is urged to call Walnut/Diamond Bar sheriff’s station detectives at 909-595-2264 or 909-890-2833. Anonymous tipsters can call 1-800- 222-8477.
Gardaí in Cork are looking for help in finding a missing 35-year-old woman.
Deirdre Aherne was last seen in Bishopstown at around 5pm yesterday.
She is described as 5"3' and of slim build with long brown/blonde hair.
When last seen, she was wearing a black fleece sheepskin jacket, black leggings, and a wine top.
Anyone who has seen Deirdre or who can help finding her is asked to contact Gardaí
This will not be the first time the duo performs in Israel. They had a show at the same venue in 2016.
JOHANNESBURG - South African music duo Die Antwoord is reportedly set to perform a show in Israel on 2 August.
The duo, made up of artists Ninja and Yolandi Visser, are going to perform in the city of Rishon LeZion, south of Tel Aviv at a venue called Live Park.
This will not be the first time the duo performs in Israel. They had a show at the same venue in 2016.
They received backlash for the show after the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) requested a meeting with them and urged them to cancel their show.
Most recently, award-winning DJ Black Coffee received backlash for his performance in Tel Aviv with the ANC reiterating its call for a cultural boycott of Israel.
Israel has occupied Palestine under what has been termed Israeli apartheid and particularly Gaza and East Jerusalem since the 1940s.
The Palestinian people have been fighting for total emancipation and have called for boycotts of Israel.
If you’re heading to Huntington Beach, you might want to avoid an area where a 7-foot shark was nearly caught by a fisherman Tuesday morning.
The Huntington Beach Lifeguards posted an advisory between towers 9 and 14 and an image on social media Tuesday afternoon about 1 p.m. of the near capture.
The fisherman was reeling in the shark, but the line snapped as he tried to bring it up.
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Saskatoon police say a deceased 55-year-old woman was found in the downtown area of the city earlier this week.
A passerby noticed the woman on the fire escape of a building in the 200-block of 3rd Avenue South at around 6:15 a.m. CT on Thursday. Her name was not released by police.
READ MORE: Prince Albert police to look into sudden death of man in RCMP custody
The initial police investigation and an autopsy have shown nothing suspicious about the sudden death.
The major crime section is assisting the office of the chief coroner of Saskatchewan with the investigation.
Anyone with information or surveillance video from the area is asked to contact Saskatoon police at 306-975-8300.
Several chances at snow or icy precipitation are forecast this week, starting Tuesday.
An Arctic cold front is expected to pass through the region Tuesday, bringing with it chances for a wintry mix or snow showers starting in the early morning hours. Chances for rain, sleet or snow are expected to continue through the afternoon.
The front is forecast to drop temperatures into the teens by early Wednesday morning. Temperatures may not break above freezing Wednesday afternoon.
Then, two more weak low-pressure systems are forecast to bring chances for snow showers Wednesday night into Thursday and on Friday.
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GlaxoSmithKline has urged a federal judge in Illinois to toss several claims to a lawsuit alleging that a generic version of its antidepressant Paxil caused a Reed Smith partner's suicide.
GSK filed the motion on Thursday, asking U.S. District Judge James Zagel in the Northern District of Illinois to dismiss new claims alleging wrongful death due to negligence, wrongful death due to willful and wanton negligence and two claims for survival damages over the death of lawyer Stewart Dolin. Dolin was a partner in Reed Smith's Chicago corporate law practice who killed himself in 2010 after taking a generic version of Paxil. The judge had allowed Dolin's widow to amend the complaint in late January.
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However fans of Litecoin – essentially a faster spin-off of Bitcoin – are convinced that a new payment processor called LitePay will send the price soaring.
The Litecoin Foundation announced LitePay just before Christmas – but the actual launch of the product is expected this week.
LitePay takes Litecoin out of the cyber realm and places it squarely in real life by allowing businesses to accept payment in Litecoin from anywhere on earth.
Transactions will be super-fast and allow UK-based customers to pay for products and services in dollars with no transaction charges.
A Litecoin wallet will also be available for all major mobile and desktop browsers and instant withdrawals from VISA compatible ATMs and spend with any VISA merchant will be possible.
Daley managed an assist in Monday's 2-1 overtime loss to the Panthers.
This was just the second point in 28 games for Daley, who's naturally struggled on a Red Wings team largely devoid of offensive defensemen. It's obviously safe to pass over him in fantasy games.
(KGTV) - Does a video actually show a whale attacking a man walking along a beach?
No.
The viral video is actually an ad for a chain of retail stores in the Dominican Republic.
Spanish text at the end of the video makes it clear that it's just a commercial.
PITTSBURGH – Just a few hours after getting some good news on Yu Darvish, the Cubs got some on the opposite end when it comes to one of the better relievers.
On Wednesday the Cubs placed pitcher Carl Edwards Jr. on the 10-day disabled list with right shoulder inflammation, effective today. Right-handed reliever Cory Mazzoni has been called up from Triple-A Iowa to take his place.
Edwards appeared in Tuesday night’s game against the Pirates before going on the disabled list, getting credit for a hold with a scoreless seventh inning in an 8-6 victory at PNC Park. It was his ninth hold of the year to go along with 40 strikeouts compared to 12 walks with a 2.88 ERA in 25 appearances.
Before going on the disabled list, Edwards had six-straight appearances without allowing a run while surrendering just four hits with eight strikeouts to just one walk.
FARMINGTON – Shirley Ann Martin, 82, beloved wife and best friend of Dr. Robert Martin of New Sharon, passed peacefully on Thursday, Dec. 29, 2016, at Franklin Memorial Hospital.
She was the daughter of the late Karl F. and Hazel (Schulz) Grunert, and was born on Jan. 27, 1934, in Lisbon, Maine.
For many years, she was the head librarian at the University of Maine at Farmington.
Remembrance gifts may be given to her favorite cause, the Franklin County Animal Shelter, 550 Industry Road, Farmington, ME 04938.
Services are in the care of the Cremation Care Division of the Wiles Remembrance Center, 137 Farmington Falls Rd., (Rtes. 2 & 27) Farmington. Tributes and condolences may be shared on her memorial wall at www.wilesrc.com.
April 6 Bank holding company PacWest Bancorp said on Thursday it would buy CU Bancorp in a cash-and-stock deal valued at about $705 million.
PacWest offered 0.5308 of its share and $12 in cash for each CU Bancorp share, the companies said. (Reporting by Sruthi Shankar in Bengaluru; Editing by Shounak Dasgupta)
Lillian Constance, 5, pulls a unicorn floatie with her little sister, Autumn, 2, at the wading pool at Howard Amon Park in Richland on Wednesday. They were with their mother, Heather Constance of Richland. The weather is expected to get even warmer with highs in the mid-80s by the weekend. Noelle Haro-Gomez Tri-City Herald
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore Police are investigating the early morning murder of a 46-year-old female.
Police say around 5:18 a.m. Wednesday they responded to the 3700 block of West 5th Street to investigate a reported shooting. Once there they found the victim suffering gunshot wounds.
She was taken to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center for treatment where she was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
Police are also investigating a shooting in the 2200 block of Greenmount Avenue. Police responded to the area around 3:29 a.m. Wednesday.
They say officers ound a 28-year-old male with gunshot wounds. He was also taken to the hospital where he received treatment.
Investigators ask anyone with information about these shootings to contact Baltimore Police Department Homicide detectives, at 410-396-2100.
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HUMBLE, Texas (AP) - Court records show a Houston-area woman is accused of placing a plastic bag over the head of her 1-year-old son and sending video of the abuse to relatives because she was upset that the child's father had a new girlfriend.
Twenty-three-year-old Jamelle Peterkin of Humble (UHM'-buhl) appeared in court Monday on a charge of endangering a child and was freed on $15,000 bond.
The boy's aunt, Ra'Neicha Broadnax, told KTRK-TV (http://abc13.co/2oPAGkt ) that in recent days she received videos and pictures from Peterkin also showing the child being slapped.
Broadnax said Peterkin indicated she was angry about the father's new girlfriend. Records show Peterkin also placed a plastic bag in the boy's mouth.
The current condition of the child wasn't detailed in the report.
Online records don't list an attorney for Peterkin.
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Information from: KTRK-TV, http://abclocal.go.com
Ivanka Trump’s brand is flourishing as the first daughter crafts a new career from her West Wing office. Sales hit record levels. Imports and distribution are up. Her company has provisionally won four new trademarks from China since the inauguration, and applied for at least nine new trademarks around the world since the election.
Trump still owns her brand, but stepped back from management and has pledged to avoid conflict. But some argue that under criminal conflict of interest laws, her expanding business threatens to encroach on the ability of both Trump and her husband, Jared Kushner, to deliver credible counsel to the president on core issues like trade and intellectual property.
In the aftermath of a fire breaking out at Iron Club Agogo in Walking Street, police have brought an air con technician in for questioning.
Tourists looked on as three fire engines attended the smoldering scene the bar described online as one of the top clubs in the area famous for its “remarkable interactive shows”.
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FRESH food takeaway outlet Freshii has closed its Limerick branch – but a spokesperson for the chain has insisted it is likely to open elsewhere in the city.
Freshii opened in Thomas Street last May. It was the chain’s ninth store in Ireland and it created ten full-and-part time jobs.
But the shop closed earlier this month, much to the dismay of a disappointed customer base.
“The location just wasn’t quite working out for them, so they are looking at another location. Hopefully they will reopen soon,” the spokesperson said.
“It’s just a case of trying to find the right spot. Thomas Street just wasn’t quite working for them. We’d never want to close a store.
“It’s disappointing it didn’t work out there, but the local partners are looking for something new,” the spokesperson added.
Dave O’Donoghue, CEO Freshii Ireland, had said in May last year that the company was "really excited about opening in Limerick" and said Freshii was "well on track to open between 40-50 stores across Ireland within five years".
LAS VEGAS -- Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov, the NHL's leading playoff scorer, left the Capitals' 3-2 win over the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday night with an apparent injury to his left arm.
After Kuznetsov played the puck into the Knights zone, defenseman Brayden McNabb hit him hard along the boards with a check. Kuznetsov fell to the ice in pain, clutching his left hand.
He left for the trainers room with 5:18 remaining in the first period and missed the remainder of the game.
"The hit on Kuzy ... we thought it was high," Washington coach Barry Trotz said. "You lose one of your top players on what we feel is a questionable hit. The league will look at it. But your bench rallies around it."
Kuznetsov entered the game leading all players in the postseason with 25 points in 20 games, including 11 goals and 14 assists. He's Washington's top-line center, playing with Alex Ovechkin. Kuznetsov was on an 11-game point streak in the playoffs.
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A 3-year-old child was injured Tuesday evening in a forklift accident in rural Knox County, according to Sheriff Robert Becker.
According to Becker, emergency crews were called to the residence at 60085 State Highway TT at 6:54 p.m.
Becker said the child's father was loading something with the forklift while the child was playing nearby. He said the child got behind the forklift without the fathers knowledge when the father backed into the child.
Becker said the child was life-flighted to University Hospital in Columbia with unknown injuries. He said the deputy on scene believed the injuries were non-life threatening.
"It's a scary situation," Becker said. "I can't imagine what the family is going through right now."
No further information was available.
Coast Guard responds to oil spill in Mississippi River
NORCO, La. (AP) — The Coast Guard says hundreds of gallons of heavy fuel oil have spilled into the Mississippi River in Louisiana from a chemical tanker.
The Coast Guard said in a news release Monday that the source of the spill near Norco "is reported to be secured." The news release says approximately 2,600 gallons of oil spilled into the river from a foreign-flagged ship called Iver Exporter. The vessel currently is moored at the Shell Norco Manufacturing Complex.
No injuries or wildlife impacts have been reported. The cause remains under investigation.
The Coast Guard is overseeing cleanup work.
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Iowa State quarterback Jacob Park will not play against No. 3 Oklahoma on Saturday for undisclosed medical reasons.
The school announced Friday that Park is taking a leave from the team to work through personal health issues. He remains a member of the squad.
Iowa State coach Matt Campbell is not certain of a timeline for Park's return, and said he cannot discuss issue. Campbell said Iowa State is focused on ''supporting one another in difficult times.''
Park has completed 62 percent of his passes and has nine touchdown passes and five interceptions this season.
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Spartanburg, South Carolina, resident Erika Shoolbred posted a video Monday showing her hair dryer catching fire and then appearing to shoot flames.
“Talk about a bad hair day!” Shoolbred joked in a Facebook post. “My new hair dryer (more like hair frier) from OraCorp on Amazon.com became a blow torch on its first use this morning.”
Shoolbred was left with a small burn on her hand but was otherwise unharmed. She said she had to run the dryer “under the sink” to finally extinguish the flames. The product has apparently been pulled from Amazon, and Shoolbred told her friends that she’s gotten a full refund from the site.
While most commenters were happy she was OK, some were skeptical of the video’s authenticity, pointing out that you don’t see the back of the hair dryer.
We’ll leave that judgment call to you. We’re just thankful this incident didn’t happen to someone wearing the company’s bonnet dryer attachment.
Did you come away more pessimistic? More hopeful?
I came away much more hopeful, actually—hopeful because I was inspired by what these three families are doing even if it's not easy. They're not any happier than anybody else, but they've succeeded in breaking free of that cycle. At the end, it was clear to me that not everyone needs to take their path and become a farmer. These people had chosen what they loved to do. It's not like they're wearing a hair shirt.
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption The council will consult with relatives about memorials to their loved ones
A new charitable fund to pay for memorials to the 22 victims of the Manchester Arena attack, has been announced by Manchester City Council.
The authority said it would complement the existing We Love Manchester Emergency Fund set up for those affected by the 22 May attack.
An advisory group of civic and business leaders is being formed to advise the council on all memorial-related issues.
These will include consultations with the victims' families.
The council said this advisory group will be "crucial in determining the form and location of any permanent commemorations".
Its first meeting will be in early September.
Ray looks like the top candidate to start the Diamondbacks' season opener March 29 against the Rockies, Owen Perkins of MLB.com reports.
Ray is certainly a worthy candidate for the Opening Day nod after making his first All-Star team and posting a 2.89 ERA and 1.15 WHIP over 162 frames last season, but the expected assignment is due in large part to Zack Greinke (groin) remaining slightly behind schedule in his preparation for the start of the season. With Greinke having been limited to just two Cactus League outing to date, he's not expected to be ready to handle a starter's workload until the Diamondbacks' third game of the season, thus making Ray the most logical candidate to start the opener. Ray has already conceded four home runs in 11 frames this spring, but his issues with the long ball aren't expected to loom quite as large at Chase Field in 2018 with a humidor having been installed at the park over the offseason and expected to dramatically reduce power output.
Tens of thousands of North Koreans were pictured on the streets on the same day tensions between the pariah state and the United States escalated following President Donald Trump's threats of "fire and fury."
Pyongyang city mass rally held at Kim Il Sung Square to fully support the statement of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) government in this photo released on August 10, 2017 by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) in Pyongyang. KCNA / Reuters
The North Koreans gathered for a massive rally at Kim Il-sung Square in Pyongyang on Wednesday, with photos showing citizens holding propaganda placards and waving their fists in the air.
North Korea officially dismissed President Trump's threats Wednesday, declaring the American leader "bereft of reason" and warning ominously that "only absolute force can work on him."
The images were released by North Korean state media KCNA. NBC News was unable to independently verify the date they were shot.
Baku. 6 March. REPORT.AZ/ The Ministry of Agriculture will hold trade fairs of agricultural products on March 16-19 in order to substantially meet growing demand of population of Baku and Sumgayit cities for agricultural and food products in regard with Novruz holiday and increase consumer choice as well as prevent artificial price increase and speculation.
Report informs citing the ministry, the trade fairs will be held in Khatai district, Baku (Mazahir Rustamov Street, near Baku theater), Narimanov district (Keshla market area), Sabail district (behind school, Seyran Mammadov Street 1, Badamdar settlement), Surakhani district (near Special-purpose Housing and Utility Association No.3, Malik Mustafayev Street, 4, Amirjan settlement), Binagadi district (near Elite Trade Center, Koroghlu Rahimov Street, 53, Darnagul) as well as in 12th micro-district and near old bus station in Sumgayit city.
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Golden State has assumed the mantle of the NBA’s dominant franchise from the San Antonio Spurs, but can the Warriors keep up the pace for nearly 20 years as their rivals from Texas did? Mark Medina takes a in-depth look at the similarities between the two franchises and how Golden State can achieve that goal, with exclusive one on one audio with Warriors head coach Steve Kerr, general manager Bob Myers and superstar Draymond Green, plus more audio from Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich.
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MANSFIELD, MA (WHDH) - A car crashed through a massage parlor in Mansfield on Monday, traveling well into the business.
Just before 12:30 p.m., Mansfield Public Safety dispatchers received multiple 911 calls reporting a car drove into Elements Massage on School Street.
Photos and video from the scene showed severe damage inside the business. The front of the building was damaged.
Hilliards and Right Foot Shoes were also impacted by the crash.
One person was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The cause of the crash was not immediately clear.
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VIENNA (AP) — Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz says he's positioning his country as a bridge between the "Visegrad group" of eastern European nations and their western counterparts.
Kurz said he agreed with the Visegrad countries — Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia — that a quota system for migrants was unworkable and on the need to strengthen external borders.
Speaking alongside Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Tuesday, Kurz said that "it's in all of our interests that we work together."
Orban says Europe's border-free travel zone can only work with "radical" external border protections like the fence he had constructed.
He says: "what's happening today is they want to open the external borders and close the internal ones, this is the exact opposite."
A WOMAN has been arrested after allegedly torching a car in a domestic incident at Port Lincoln.
Police and firefighters went to a Port Lincoln address at 2.45am on Sunday after receiving reports of a car alight in the driveway.
A Port Lincoln woman, 47, was arrested at the scene. She was charged with arson and bailed to appear in court next month.
The car was completely destroyed in the fire, however, there was no damage to other property and no injuries.
Police said domestic violence is a crime and will not be tolerated.
“Whether it’s physical, sexual, emotional, psychological or economic abuse, domestic violence is a deliberate act and is rarely an isolated event,” a police spokesman said.
A Virginia Beach man accused of inappropriately touching a woman in a church group is expected to stand trial Wednesday. A grand jury indicted Jeffrey Bondi in January for an alleged 2001 incident involving a then 18-year-old member of Bondi's church youth group.
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What would it take for you to send a dish back to the kitchen in a restaurant?, asks Eric E. Harrison in Style.
When the over-medium eggs are a little runny or the steak comes out medium well instead of medium rare, are you one who just grins and bears and eats it?
Or are you one of those pickier patrons who, if it doesn’t come out of the kitchen just the way you want it, makes those folks do it over until they get it perfect?
See Tuesday’s Style to find out what fellow restaurant patrons just won’t let slip by and what the restaurants think about that.
Authorities at Fort Bragg have launched a death investigation after an 82nd Airborne Paratrooper was found dead in Fayetteville Thursday morning.Pfc. Connor T. Brown, 19, of Chesterton, Indiana, was an Infantry Paratrooper with the 1st Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division."Connor Brown was among the young men and women who volunteered to serve his Nation in a time of war and for that we are forever grateful," said commander of the 1st Battalion, 508th PIR, Lt. Col. Robert McChrystal. "We now turn our attention to his family in their time of need."Brown joined the Army in June 2016 and completed Basic Combat Training, Advanced Individual Training and Airborne School before being assigned to Fort Bragg.
Thing 1/Thing 2: Donald Trump is facing growing calls to oust Steve Bannon – and things aren’t looking good for the White House chief strategist.
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“Sixteen people versus in the thousands,” Trump said on Tuesday. “You can be very proud of all of your people and all of our people working together. Sixteen versus literally thousands of people. You can be very proud. Everyone around this table, and everyone watching, can be very proud of what’s taking place in Puerto Rico.”
Hours after Trump’s press briefing on the island, Gov. Rosselló announced that the death toll had more than doubled. As of Friday morning, the death toll stood at 36.
This Oct. 8, 2016 file photo shows Sidney Poitier speaking at the 2016 Carousel Of Hope Ball in Beverly Hills, Calif. Turner Classic Movies is recognizing Poitier, Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher at its eighth annual TCM Classic Film Festival in April.
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A driver allegedly drove his car at speeds of up to 153mph on the A9 on Monday night.
Police Scotland said the 25-year-old was on 70mph-limit stretch of dual carriageway south of Aviemore when he was detected allegedly speeding
A 53-year-old man has also been charged after allegedly riding his motorbike at 67mph in a 30mph zone in Brora and 95mph on the A9.
He has been charged with speeding and other road traffic offences.
The Lions beat the Mariners on Friday, Oct. 6.
Several high school games are on tap for Saturday so stay in the know on game outcomes with the Eyewitness Sports High School Football Scoreboard.
Black bear caught, killed after ripping up tent in Montana
BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) — Montana wildlife officials say a black bear has been killed after it was captured for ripping up a tent in a campground.
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks supervisor Mark Deleray tells the Bozeman Daily Chronicle that the decision to kill the bear was made to avoid future conflicts because it had become accustomed to people.
FWP spokesman Greg Lemon confirmed the bear was euthanized Tuesday morning.
Deleray says people driving past a campsite in Hyalite Canyon on Saturday saw the bear breaking into the tent. They yelled at the bear, but it showed no fear.
FWP officials set a trap, and the bear was captured Sunday. Deleray says it is very likely the same bear that caused run-ins with people in the area last year.
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Information from: Bozeman Daily Chronicle, http://www.bozemandailychronicle.com
GrandCanals has introduced the Fulfillment Intelligence Cloud for 3PLs, a purpose-built analytics platform that helps third-party logistics providers manage and optimize their fulfillment and shipping across all modes, including small-parcel, less-than-truckload (LTL), truckload, air freight, and ocean.
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When it comes to what we offer our visitors, the coast could be the best kept secret in the country. That may soon change due to a new partnership between Visit Mississippi Gulf Coast and the world's largest travel site that could be a real game-changer.
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The Cleveland Indians won their first game in Week 2 of the 2017 season. Here is the DMan's Report capsule look: Last place is exactly where the Indians were in the AL Central at the close of MLB business April 16. The Indians had lost seven of nine.
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ROME — Police in northern Italy found a small arsenal of Kalashnikovs, pistols and ammunition hidden in the trunk of a rental car and arrested the Bosnian man who was driving it.
The ANSA news agency says police believe the car, which had Swiss license plates, was headed to Barcelona when they stopped it on a routine check April 19 in Gorizia, near Italy’s northeast border with Croatia and Austria.
ANSA says police became suspicious when they found two Berettas in a bag. They then proceeded to search the rest of the car and found several guns in the spare wheel well of the trunk and another stash under the back seat.
The 52-year-old Bosnian was being held on suspicion of possession and transport of weapons of war.
Arsenal will face Ostersund and their English manager Graham Potter in the last 32 of the Europa League.
Monday's draw paired Arsene Wenger's men with the Swedish side, who former York defender Potter has taken from the fourth division to the top-ranked Allsvenskan in six years.
The 42-year-old has earned comparisons with Roy Hodgson - who himself managed in Scandinavia in his formative years - and this will be his first clash against English opposition.
The draw also saw Celtic come out against Zenit St Peterburg.
The Beavers were included in the 2016 AFCA Division II Coaches’ Poll for five weeks, reaching as high as No. 21 on Oct. 22. BSU meets one AFCA preseason ranked opponent in No. 10 Minnesota Duluth, which is the highest ranked Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference team.
The Beavers will host the Bulldogs at 7:05 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 26 at Chet Anderson Stadium in Bemidji. The game will be featured as the “NSIC Thursday Night Game of the Week” that will air live on Midco Sports Network.
NSIC schools Sioux Falls (No. 17) and Minnesota State Mankato (No. 20) are also ranked, both coming off appearances in the 2016 NCAA DII Football Playoffs. Augustana received 14 votes in the poll, falling shy of the Top 25.
Defending national champion Northwest Missouri State was selected No. 1 in the poll.
The Beavers begin the 2017 season at 6 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 31, at Winona State.
The City of Key West will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the grand opening of Josephine Parker City Hall at Historic Glynn Archer School at noon on Tuesday. The building's saga has been going on since before Mayor Craig Cates first took office in 2009.
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TENNESSEE AND WASHINGTON - Infections are the leading cause of death among nursing home residents, and a new report suggests many facilities are not doing enough to prevent the spread of drug resistant bacteria.
Public health researchers assessed nursing home infection prevention programs in Tennessee and Washington state. They found many infection control managers had little to no formal training, and they spent fewer than 13 hours a week on prevention activities.
Less than half of the facilities checked whether staff was using equipment properly, and hand hygiene was not closely monitored.
Welcome to today's LIVE Hull FC blog and it's a special one from the Black and Whites' training ground down at County Road.
We'll be live throughout the day bringing you the latest interviews, videos, pictures and analysis as Hull get stuck into their fifth week of the pre-season.
This morning FC will be put through their paces by the strength and conditioning staff led by Head of High Performance Paul Hatton. That means speed and weights sessions are the name of the game.
The majority of Hull's squad are back in pre-season barring the World Cup representatives and they will be tested to the limit during the first part of what is a full day's practice. This afternoon will be more ball work as Lee Radford and the coaching team take the reins.
You can expect interviews aplenty with players, coaches and members of the backroom staff throughout the day as we take you behind the scenes.
It’s the weather prediction that you wait an entire year for from the rodent whose inner circle says is “100% accurate,” Punxsutawney Phil. Let’s go to the weather center where Phil is standing by with his Groundhog Day report.
Phil has looked at his charts and is ready to give his forecast. “I see my royal shadow; six more weeks to go,” says Punxsutawney Phil via his Groundhogese interpreter, which indicates we’ll have six more weeks of winter.
According to Penn Live Phil has been correct in his prediction 65 percent of the time, based on 117 years of available records. So keep your coats, hats, and gloves handy cause according to Phil winter is staying a little bit longer.
Six More Weeks of Winter? Famed Pennsylvania Groundhog Punxsutawney Phil Makes His Prediction https://t.co/XYSIFdCj1D — People (@people) February 2, 2018
A new attraction is officially under construction in Waveland. Friday, the mayor and other officials broke ground on a new lighthouse on the beach at the south end of Coleman Avenue.
WESTFORD - Police have identified the woman killed Thursday afternoon in a one-car crash on Route 495 in Westford.
Lynne Tierney, 50 of North Billerica, is the victim, said Massachusetts State Police in a statement Friday.
Based on preliminary investigation police believe Tierney somehow lost control of her 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer while traveling north on Route 495. The car veered off the left side of the highway into the median before rolling over, police said.
Tierney was found dead at the scene of the crash.
The crash is still under investigation.
Police have released no further information at this time.
Not giving up a seat on an overbooked flight led to an upsetting scene on a United Airlines flight on Sunday night.
Several passengers on United flight 3411 from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Louisville, Kentucky, captured video as a man was dragged off the plane by authorities after he apparently refused to leave.
Audra Bridges posted a 31-second clip of the incident on Facebook, which showed three men in black shirts and black baseball caps yanking a middle-aged man out of a seat. The men dragged him down the aisle, while someone screaming could be heard in the background.
Everyone was shocked and appalled," Bridges told the Courier-Journal. "There were several children on the flight as well that were very upset."
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Accend Capital Corporation is pleased to announce that it has entered into a letter of intent effective April 13, 2017, pursuant to which the Company has agreed to acquire 100% of the Block 103 iron ore property from ML Gold Corp. an arm's length party . Block 103 is a series of Newfoundland and Labrador mineral licenses, located in the Labrador Trough, Labrador, approximately 30 kilometres northwest of the mining town of Schefferville, Quebec.
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Ramsey, who rejected United when he left Cardiff as a teenager, is due to enter the final 12 months of his contract at the Emirates this July.
And he recently admitted Arsenal have not prioritised handing him a new deal, with tying down Mesut Ozil and Jack Wilshere deemed more important.
Ramsey is thought to be considering leaving the Gunners with a host of other midfielders jostling for a place in Arsene Wenger’s starting XI.
And Mourinho is apparently thinking about handing the Welshman a fresh start when the summer transfer window rolls around.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 3 Morning' game
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday morning's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Pick 3 Morning" game were:
0-0-2, Sum It Up: 2
(zero, zero, two; Sum It Up: two)
MARIA STEIN – The Ansonia baseball team lost 9-2 to Marion Local on Monday in Maria Stein.
Marion Local jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the first inning and increased its advantage to 6-0 in the fourth inning. Ansonia scored both of its runs in the top of the fifth then Marion scored the game’s final three runs in the bottom half of the inning.
Josh Heitkamp was 1-for-2 with a double, a walk and a RBI for Ansonia. Reece Stammen went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and scored a run. Tyler Neal was 1-for-3, stole a base and scored a run. Aric Barga was 1-for-2 and drew a walk. Devyn Sink was 1-for-3.
Heitkamp pitched 1/3 of an inning for Ansonia, allowing three earned runs on no hits, two walks and three hit batters. Taylor Brewer went 3 2/3 innings, allowing three earned runs and three unearned runs on three hits, four walks and two strikeouts. Stammen pitched two scoreless innings, allowing one hit and two walks while striking out three.
Ansonia fell to 2-11 with Monday’s loss.
Ball (ankle) was a limited participant in Friday's practice, Bill Oram of The Orange County Register reports.
Due to his sprained ankle, Ball didn't take part in Wednesday's exhibition against the Nuggets and is still limited. There's no indication the injury is serious, so it's likely the Lakers are just playing it safe with their highly-touted rookie. He should be considered questionable for Sunday's preseason game against the Kings.
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HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) Environmental groups want to halt construction of a natural gas liquids pipeline across southern Pennsylvania while they appeal newly issued permits.
Officials with the groups said the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection approved incomplete permit applications Monday, Feb. 13, for the Sunoco Logistics’ pipeline. They argued construction of the 306-mile section of Mariner East 2 would cause massive and irreparable harm to the state’s environment and residents.
The Clean Air Council, Delaware Riverkeeper Network, and Mountain Watershed Association appealed the decision to a state environmental hearing board.
Environmental department officials declined comment.
Sunoco Logistics said the permits would allow it to start construction on the $2.5 billion project to move propane and other natural gas liquids from Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia to its processing and distribution facility near Philadelphia.
Chinook salmon fishing on the Cowlitz River is closing for the next month. Washington Fish and Wildlife says that they expected this year’s Chinook return on the Cowlitz River to be extremely low, and they say that the numbers are even lower than first projected. Fishery managers say that they need to close the river now, to try and help meet hatchery broodstock goals. This will also allow for additional fish to be transported above Cowlitz Falls Dam, to assist with reintroduction purposes. The Cowlitz will be closed for Chinook fishing through the end of this month, then the fall Chinook season will open on August 1st. All other permanent rules will remain in effect. Get full details on the WDFW web page.
May 3 W&T Offshore Inc
* W&T Offshore announces first quarter 2017 operational and financial results
* Q1 earnings per share $0.17
* Q1 revenue rose 60 percent to $124.4 million
* Q1 earnings per share view $-0.04 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Q1 adjusted earnings per share $0.16 excluding items
* W&T Offshore Inc qtrly production averaged 42,712 barrels of oil equivalent ("boe") per day (or 3.8 million boe for quarter)
* Qtrly production averaged 42,712 barrels of oil equivalent ("boe") per day
* W&T Offshore Inc - total production was 3.8 million barrels of oil equivalent ("mmboe") in q1 of 2017
* W&T Offshore Inc - expect to receive $71.7 million in income tax refunds between 2017 and 2018
* W&T Offshore Inc - capital expenditures for 2017 are currently estimated at $125.0 million
* W&T Offshore Inc sees Q2 total production 3.7 mmboe - 4.1 mmboe
* Sees FY 2017 total production of 15.2 mmboe - 16.8 mmboe Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
STOCKHOLM Sweden's police chief said on Monday he remained confident it is the truck driver in the Friday attack in Stockholm that police hold in custody.
"I am confident and certain that we have the right perpetrator. Then it is up to the prosecutor to prove this in court," the head of the national police, Dan Eliasson, told a news conference.
Four people died in the attack.
(Reporting by Bjorn Rundstrom)
The Story of How Taylor Swift & Selena Gomez Became Friends Will Blow Your Mind (via @EliteDaily) https://t.co/uzCNblIfiC — TMZ (@TMZ) December 7, 2017
Selena Gomez dated Nick Jonas and Taylor Swift dated Joe Jonas during the same period of time.
"It was hysterical. Yeah. It was amazing because she was the girl with the big curly hair and all the bracelets and cowboy boots, and, ya know I was definitely up and coming. And, we just clicked.
Selena joked, "It was the best thing we got out of those relationships [with the Jonas brothers]."
A northeastern Minnesota man died Monday after the utility vehicle he and another man were riding in went through the ice on Prairie Lake near Floodwood.
The St. Louis County sheriff’s office reported that Wallace Schulke, 82, of Wright was pulled from the water by first responders but was pronounced dead at the scene. Rescue workers were called to the water emergency just before 2 p.m. Monday.
The second man, Mark Schulke, 61, of Duluth suffered minor injuries and was taken to a Duluth hospital, according to the sheriff’s office.
The Mechanicsburg Marching Band brought musical warmth to the otherwise chilly winter day in Mechanicsburg on Saturday. Snow arrived just in time to frost the event in Christmas spirit.
Patty Clark was all dressed up in a Santa suit waiting on a hot drink at one of the concession stands in downtown Mechanicsburg on Saturday. The village officially opened its Christmas season with a parade and many other activities and the weather cooperated by furnishing snow.
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The Southern Arizona VA Health Care System will be hosting a Social Worker and Medical Support Assistant Hiring Fair next week.
The event will be on Thursday, Feb. 8 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the R.E. Lindsey Auditorium located at 3601 South 6th Ave. Tucson, AZ 85723.
Applicants looking to serve Veterans as either social workers or medical support assistants are encouraged to bring resumes when meeting with hiring officials.
For more information on employment opportunities at the Tucson VA and other job vacancies within the VA or to apply for a job online, visit www.usajobs.gov.
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"A person convicted of a crime may have long ago exited the prison cell and completed probation. Her voting rights, however, remain locked in a dark crypt," Walker wrote in the ruling released Thursday. "Only the state has the key — but the state has swallowed it. Only when the state has digested and passed that key in the unforeseeable future, maybe in five years, maybe in 50 … does the state, in an 'act of mercy' unlock the former felon's voting rights from its hiding place."
Bhubaneswar: Following intense heat wave conditions across the State, the Odisha Government on Tuesday announced summer vacation for all government and private schools from April 25.
The School and Mass Education Department has issued a notification in this regard.
The temperature has crossed 40 degrees Celsius in more than 10 districts in the State for the last one week, following which the government announced the summer vacation for all government and private schools in advance for the safety of the children.
The department in its earlier notification on March 9 had announced the commencement of morning schools across the state from April 2 and summer vacation beginning from May 4.
However, taking the intense heat wave condition into consideration, it announced summer vacation 10 days before its earlier announcement.
About 71 percent of U.S. Gulf of Mexico oil production is offline ahead of Tropical Storm Nate, the U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) said on Friday.
Nate is forecast to enter the Gulf and strengthen into a hurricane before making landfall late Saturday in Louisiana, near several major refineries.
Oil companies have evacuated staff from Gulf platforms and curtailed output ahead of the storm, with production equaling 1.24 million barrels of crude per day already offline, according to BSEE.
About 53.2 percent of Gulf natural gas production remains offline, BSEE said.
Reporting by Ernest Scheyder
Martin went 2-for-3 with two walks, an RBI and a run scored in Wednesday's win over the Angels.
The veteran outfielder was a catalyst in this one as he reached base four times. Martin has been solid if not spectacular for the Tigers this year, as he now has a .256 average and .755 OPS, though it's a marked improvement from the .172 average and .513 OPS he posted a season ago.
A 94-year-old World War II veteran has been scuba diving since 1960 — and his hobby is putting him in the record books. Buzz60
Mon, Mar 19: More details are now available on the highly anticipated Halifax Centre Plan. Jennifer Grudic is live at one of the city’s consultation hearings to bring us the details.
AFL: After Cyril Rioli's retirment the Hawthorn club are set to reel in some big names.
Snoop Dogg to Perform at Ripple’s Blockchain Week NYC Party
Snoop Dogg will perform at Ripple’s Community Night during this year’s Blockchain Week in May.
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BOONE, N.C. (AP) — Two people are dead in North Carolina after a home they were in collapsed.
News outlets report that the Boone Police Department confirmed the deaths. Rescuers responded to the scene about 5 p.m. on Wednesday. The victims have not been identified.
Outlets report that the collapse is believed to have been caused by severe weather in the area.
Gov. Roy Cooper on Wednesday declared a state of emergency for his hard-hit mountain counties, saying the forecast for the rest of the week calls for isolated heavy rain storms that could instantly cause flooding in areas that have had 20 inches (50 centimeters) of rain in the past 15 days.
Cooper said, “This storm isn’t yet over. I’m urging people to keep a close eye on forecasts.”
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Long Island basement barbecue sickens partygoers
MASTIC, N.Y. (AP) — Police on Long Island say dozens of partygoers attending a basement barbecue suffered carbon monoxide poisoning.
WNBC-TV reports Suffolk County Police responded to calls about unconscious people at a Mastic home around 9 p.m. Sunday. Police say they discovered individuals at the family party had been using a charcoal barbecue in the basement of the home.
Fourteen people were treated for carbon monoxide poisoning at area hospitals. Eleven other victims were treated at the scene.
The Brookhaven Fire Marshal issued code violations.
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Information from: WNBC-TV, http://www.nbcnewyork.com
MAKOI is through to the semi-finals after defeating Varavu 2-1 in their quarter-final match in the Vodafone Fiji Muslim League at Ratu Cakobau Park yesterday. Makoi came in strongly scoring a goal in the second half after a one all drew in the first half.
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The monthly jobs report is out. The headline numbers tend to bounce around a lot, so today on the show, we take the long view. We look at three groups that got hammered especially hard during the recession and ask: How are they doing now?
Those groups are:
People who are working part time but want to be working full time:
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Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) co-chairman and former president Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday went abroad for medical checkup. Earlier, Asif Ali Zardari visited the shrine of Sindh’s saint Lal Shahbaz Qalandar and prayed for the prosperity of Sindh and Pakistan.
Asif Ali Zardari seemed displeased on Auqaf Department over poor cleanliness condition of the tomb on his visit. Zardari inspected the construction work of shrine and advised the authorities of Sindh Government to complete the project soon.
Auqaf Department Advisor Syed Ghulam Shah Jilani and Religious Affairs Advisor Dr. Abdul Qayyum Soomro were along with Asif Ali Zardari. After visiting the tomb, Asif Ali Zardari left for Nawabshah. The shrine of Lal Shahbaz Qalandar was closed for common people ten hours before Zardari’s visit which created a lot of trouble for them. The former president also went to Bhit to visit the tomb of saint Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai before going abroad.—NNI
Hilton freshman Elena Carr bowls the final frame of a three-game series that set a national record (831) and included a perfect game. Provided by Carr family
March 30 General Electric Co:
* GE CEO Jeff Immelt says maintaining healthy US-China relationship is most important geopolitical issue today
* GE CEO Jeff Immelt says U.S. still has much to gain from globalization
* GE's CEO Immelt, discussing climate change, says in the case of GE "we actually do believe in science"
* GE CEO Jeff Immelt says if tax reform is not achieved, people are going to get "thrown out" in the next election
* GE CEO Immelt says if a Republican-led government cannot achieve tax reform, "why have the Republican Party" Further company coverage:
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COLUMBUS, GA (WTVM) – The U.S. Marine Corps Reserve will be hosting their annual Toys For Tots kickoff.
The event will take place on Saturday, October 7, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
They ask that everyone please bring a new, unused toy to help meet the needs of thousands of children in the Columbus area.
Any families in need can register for assistance.
Entertainment and food for the children will be provided at the Kickoff.
If you have any questions, please call the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve at (706) 320-9010.
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A 9-year-old girl died Friday night in a two-vehicle crash on Marler Road near U.S. 280 in Waugh in Montgomery County, State Troopers said.
The child was a passenger in a 2008 Honda Accord that collided with a 2007 Pontiac G6 that was traveling on the wrong side of the road, Corporal Jess Thornton said in a press release. The girl was pronounced dead on the scene. She was not using a seat belt.
Jemellia Webb of Pike Road, 41, who was driving the Honda, was transported from the scene with injuries. The driver of the Pontiac, Matthew McGhee, 30, of Montgomery, was also transported from the scene with injuries. State troopers are investigating.
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With Jerome Powell on track to become the next chair of the Federal Reserve, here's a look back at Janet Yellen's term in the job. Photo: Getty Images
Janet Yellen broke a glass ceiling when she became the first Federal Reserve chairwoman, the most powerful economic policy maker in the U.S., making her coming departure from the central bank bittersweet for some.
Ms. Yellen’s single four-year term as Fed chief leaves an example for a new generation of female economists and policy makers. Her exit also coincides with discussion in the economics profession, and workplaces more broadly, about obstacles that have deterred more women from entering fields long dominated by men.
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CLOSE Tips for New Jersey drivers on what to do when involved in a motor vehicle collision. Michael Pettigano/NorthJersey.com
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A multi-car crash Monday morning has closed several of the northbound lanes on the Garden State Parkway, state police said.
An unknown number of cars were involved in the accident, said Sgt. Jeff Flynn of the New Jersey State Police. The accident occurred at exit 149 in Bloomfield and only the right lane is open. Commuters can expect delays in the are.
No life-threatening injuries have been reported at this time, Flynn said.
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Missouri Lt. Gov. Mike Parson, a day after learning he will become Governor of Missouri, said Wednesday he has been in communication with cabinet members and leadership of the House and Senate.
Parson is expected to become governor when Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens resigns at 5 p.m. on Friday.
“We are taking every step and working around the clock to ensure Missouri state government does not miss a beat throughout this transition. My commitment to all Missourians is to listen to them and work together to advance the interests of our great state,” Parson said in a statement Wednesday.
Parson met with Missouri House Speaker Todd Richardson, Missouri Senate President Pro Tem Ron Richard and legislators from both sides of the aisle.
A cabinet meeting will be held early next week, he said.
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Maggie Gyllenhaal and Matthew Morrison stepped out for a good cause!
Both actors took part in Roundabout Theatre Company’s One-Night Benefit Concert on Monday evening (December 11) at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre in New York City.
The theater company invited several celebs for a reading of Damn Yankees to benefit the organization’s many arts and education programs.
During the reading, Matthew was reunited with his friend, Broadway actress Victoria Clark!
“Always love being reunited with the unrivaled @victoriajclark #lightinthepiazza #damnyankees,” Matthew wrote on his Instagram, along with a selfie.
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Egypt on Thursday 01/02/2018 took part in the meeting of the Parliamentary Assembly of La Francophonie's office in Paris for the first time since 2011.
The parliamentary assembly is part of the International Organization of La Francophonie.
The Egyptian delegation to the meeting was presided by MP Ayman Abu el Ela who also leads the Egyptian-French parliamentary friendship group.
In statements to MENA, Abu el Ela said the meeting addressed the agenda of the parliamentary assembly for 2018.
The lawmaker said he reviewed, during today's meeting, the developments in Egypt over the past few years, including writing a new constitution in 2014 and electing members of a new parliament in 2016.
He further invited the assembly and the MPs attending its meeting in Paris to follow up the coming Egyptian presidential election, slated for March.
Culp, Inc. released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday. The textile maker reported $0.49 EPS for the quarter, topping the Zacks' consensus estimate of $0.45 by $0.04, Bloomberg Earnings reports.
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BEIJING, March 20 (Reuters) - CEFC China Energy Chairman Ye Jianming will step down from his position at the Chinese conglomerate, and the company is expected to make an announcement on the move soon, a company executive briefed on the matter said on Tuesday.
Ye's departure would come after Reuters and other media reported that Ye, who founded the company in 2002, had been investigated for suspected economic crimes.
A spokesman for the company said he could not confirm the move. (Reporting by Aizhu Chen; writing by Josephine Mason Editing by Eric Meijer)
Taylor Swift has won long-awaited vindication after a jury decided that a radio host groped her during a pre-concert photo op four years ago.After a weeklong trial over dueling lawsuits, jurors determined Monday that fired Denver DJ David Mueller assaulted the pop star by grabbing her backside during a backstage meet-and-greet.The six-woman, two-man jury also found that Swift's mother and radio liaison were within their rights to contact Mueller's bosses.Mueller sued the Swifts and their radio handler, Frank Bell, seeking up to $3 million for his ruined career.Just before closing arguments, the judge dismissed Taylor Swift from Mueller's lawsuit and drastically reduced the amount Mueller could collect.The singer-songwriter said in her countersuit that she wanted a symbolic $1 and the chance to stand up for other women.
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Denmark will join other European countries banning full-face covering, including Islamic veils such as the niqab or burqa.
Jakob Ellemann-Jensen of Denmark's liberal party that leads a center-right governing coalition says a law proposal was not aimed at any religions or a ban of scarfs, turbans or kippa, the traditional Jewish skull cap.
Ellemann-Jensen spoke Friday after a meeting in Parliament.
A large majority of lawmakers, including the opposition Social Democrats — Denmark's largest party— has said it would vote for such a law, popularly known as the "Burqa Ban." The move is mostly seen as directed at the dress worn by some ultra-conservative Muslim women. Few Muslim women in Denmark wear full-face veils.
No date for a formal vote was announced.
Austria, France and Belgium have similar laws.
Davies mentioned after his start Tuesday that he felt some lingering soreness in his shoulder thanks to a comebacker that struck him in his previous start, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.
Davies did not blame his struggles in two starts since returning from the disabled list on the injury, but he did say "everything hasn't felt great" his last two times out. Given that he took the ball Tuesday it would seem he will be good to go for his next scheduled start, but the shoulder soreness leaves him day-to-day for now. While Davies isn't leaning on the injury, he would certainly stand to benefit to some degree from getting back to 100 percent.
On Monday, First Alert 5 Meteorologist Jessica Van Meter visited the 5th graders at Pikes Peak Elementary to talk about the different types of severe weather southern Colorado deals with and ways to stay safe in storms.
The students were excited to learn about the different weather events our area experiences.
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were several events for the winter dance party in clear lake today. and many visitors who came to town spent the day checking out local buinesses. winter dance party econ-vo-1 winter dance party econ-vo-2 after many years of putting off the winter dance party... rebecca friend and her friends finally made the trip down from minneapolis. they checked out the clear lake arts center and had the opportunityto see some artwork inspired by buddy holly.xxx winter dance party econ-sot-1 winter dance party econ-sot-2 the history is so rich and we have been enriched learning more and nore about the histoiry of the area and we are so happy we didn't realized just how close this is to the twin cities." rebecca and her friends say they plan to attend the winter dance party next year as well. /
Gun violence broke out overnight when a man in the Starlight Apartments parking lot refused to give money to multiple suspected robbers.
The victim, who was sitting in his car in the parking lot, was approached by multiple suspects and they demanded money. When he declined, someone shot him multiple time. The passenger side window of his car was shattered by bullets.
The suspects drove away in a different car. A witness called police and the victim was taken to Vanderbilt Hospital, where he is in stable condition.
The police do not know how many victims there are. No identities have been released at this time.
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Christina El Moussa cuddles up to Ant Anstead in sweet Instagram post
Lovebirds Christina El Moussa and Ant Anstead spent the weekend looking cozy and happy together as they spent time with the kids Christina shares with her ex, Tarek El Moussa. On Sunday, March 18, the Daily Mail spotted the pair heading to church with Christina's 7-year-old daughter, Taylor, and 2-year-old son, Brayden, both of whom have reportedly given Ant their stamp of approval. The day before their church outing, Christina gushed about her beau with a little St. Patrick's Day flair, captioning a sweet photo of the couple, "Luckiest 🍀♥️ @ant_anstead you are #magical ✨ #hmf."
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BERLIN, Aug 12 (Reuters) - Holders Borussia Dortmund and champions Bayern Munich eased into the second round of the German Cup on Saturday as the Bundesliga heavyweights finetuned preparations for the start of their league season next week.
With referee Bibiana Steinhaus making a dress rehearsal ahead of becoming the first female referee in the Bundesliga, Bayern, without Manuel Neuer, Jerome Boateng and Thiago Alcantara, crushed third division club Chemnitz 5-0, with Robert Lewandowski netting twice.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored a hat-trick as Dortmund, who missed half a dozen starters, barely broke sweat in their 4-0 stroll past amateurs Rielasingen-Arlen.
There were no upsets in the first batch of matches on Saturday as fellow Bundesliga clubs Mainz 05, Cologne, Eintracht Frankfurt and Freiburg also advanced with wins over lower-ranked opponents, as had Borussia Moenchengladbach and Bayer Leverkusen on Friday. (Reporting by Karolos Grohmann,; Editing by Neville Dalton)
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Michael Essien has been released by Indonesian side Persib Bandung to fulfil foreign quota rule.
The Ghanaian midfielder had reportedly signed a new one year deal with Persib Bandung after his current contract with the club run out.
However, Essien, after a while has fallen down pecking order as a result of the signing of additional foreign players and to satisfy the four foreign players quota, they have to part ways with the former Chelsea player
The Bandung Tigers had signed Bogan Malisic, Oh In-Kyun and Ezechiel N’Douassel.
“[Michael] Essien was not among the players we launched because we wanted to fulfil the PSSI regulation of four foreign players in a team” club official Zainuri Hasyim told journalists.
As is stands, the Champions League winner who scored five goals in 29 games for the team last season is likely to join Bali United.
Cal Poly Pomona will hold its fourth annual Farm to Table Dinner on April 14, featuring three of the region’s top chefs.
Cooking the gourmet meal will be: Travis Flood of Alexander’s Steakhouse in Pasadena, Christopher Gendreau of Chase’s La Verne, and Arnold Zavalza, chief chef of the Cal Poly Pomona Foundation for the past 18 years.
Fruits and vegetables locally grown on the campus by college students will be used in many of the dishes. Also, the dinner will feature Farmhouse Ale from the college’s new Innovation Brew Works, located at Innovation Village on the Cal Poly Pomona campus.
The courses include: Spadra Farm spring salad with farro and Cal Poly Pomona citrus vinaigrette; lamb meatballs, spiced Tataki with dried aged beef and avocado cake.
Tickets are $125 per person and are on sale through April 7. They can be purchased online at http://springharvest.cpp.edu. The event takes place from 4 to 8 p.m. at the college’s AGRIscapes Center.
The Olympic curling fields are set, with men’s and women’s teams from Denmark and the Italian men grabbing the last spots during a qualification tournament in Pilsen, Czech Republic.
Sisters Madeleine and Denise Dupont helped the Danish women qualify on Sunday with a 5-4 victory over Italy. Later, their brother, Oliver Dupont, qualified with the Danish men when the team skipped by Rasmus Stjerne beat the Czechs 4-2.
The Italian team is skipped by Joel Retornez, who made his Olympic debut by receiving the hosts’ berth at the 2006 Winter Games in Turin.
Denmark joins Canada, Switzerland, Britain, Sweden, Japan, the United States and host Korea as nations with both men’s and women’s teams in the games.
The women’s field will also include China and a potential team from Russia, pending an IOC decision on its eligibility. Norway and Italy only qualified for the men’s field.
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GOLD BAR, Wash. — The body of an unidentified woman was recovered Tuesday from the pond below the lower falls at Wallace Falls State Park, the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office said.
“Visitors to the area who were taking photos noticed the woman’s body bobbing in the water and called 911 around 4 p.m.,” the sheriff’s office said in a news release.
The visitors to the park did not know the woman and no one at the park has come forward to report a missing person, the sheriff’s office said.
“At this time, the identity of the woman or how she came to be in the water is unknown.”
Her body was turned over to the county medical examiner’s office for identification and to determine cause and manner of death.
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NAWABSHAH, Jul 04 (APP):Hundreds of women came out to protest against hours long load shedding of gas in nearby areas of Daulatpur town and occupied the camp set up to welcome rally of Bilawal Bhutto Zardari.
Protesting women were chanting slogans “Bilawal first give gas then take vote”. Later these women and children came on National highway.
Talking to media these women said that long hours load shedding of gas has become a trend since long time and children and male members have to go to school and to their workplaces without breakfast while gas also remains unavailable when they return from schools, shops and offices.
Protesting women said that elected representatives of PPP seems not interested in resolving the issue so they were constrained to stage demonstration in front of rally of PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari.
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An electronic library borrowing service has gone online in East Ayrshire.
East Ayrshire Leisure say the BorrowBox system is the most mobile library of all.
Recognised as the No.1 library download platform in the world, BorrowBox enables members of public libraries, including Muirkirk, Drongan, Patna and Dalrymple, to download and borrow eBooks via digital loans.
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A 29-year-old man was due to appear in court today charged with five counts of theft from supermarkets in Melton.
Scott Anderson, of South Street, Asfordby, was remanded to Leicester Magistrates’ Court to face the charges.
He is accused of stealing from Sainsbury’s, in Nottingham Road, on September 22, 29 and 30, and also on October 3.
Anderson is also charged with theft from Tesco, on Thorpe Road, on Wednesday of this week.
With the fixture list upon us, it’s definitely time to start thinking about next season.
With newly promoted Newcastle hosting Tottenham and Manchester City going to Brighton, the opening weekend of the 2017/18 Premier League season looks set to be an exciting one, but, honestly, they quite often are.
How much do you remember about them though? From hat-tricks and debut goals to celebrations and shocking results, it’s time to find out.
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Pictured are Bourbon High School’s 2017 Homecoming candidates. Homecoming will be held Friday, beginning with the junior varsity basketball game against Cuba at 5:30 p.m. Front row, left to right: Courtney Copling, sophomore attendant; Emma Gibson, queen candidate; Amity McGinnis, queen candidate; Jacqueline de la Torre, queen candidate; Kaitlin Nowack, queen candidate and Hannah Maurer, junior attendant. Back row, left to right: Sarah Lilley, freshman attendant; Max Rose, king candidate; Chris Fritz, king candidate and Tyler Valley, king candidate. Kyle Wilkinson, king candidate, is not pictured.
Anthony Vincent, right, a Wilton resident, helped the Chilliwack Chiefs skate to the 2018 BCHL championship earlier this month. Vincent, who skated at Salisbury, had nine goals and 17 assists in 40 games as a defenseman for the Chiefs this season. He will attend Holy Cross in the fall and skate for the Crusaders. less
The Sam Houston High School boys soccer team in Arlington is playing at the state tournament, but one player still can't stop thinking about his big day. The end of that game was no different.
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EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — Get your 84 jerseys out.
The Minnesota Vikings will induct Randy Moss into the team's Ring of Honor during the upcoming season. The team also announced on Wednesday that former receiver Ahmad Rashad will be inducted with Moss in the team's first ceremony since 2013.
Moss is one of the most popular players in Vikings history. He electrified a stagnant franchise when he was drafted in 1998 and spent seven record-setting years in purple before being traded to Oakland. Moss returned for four games in 2010, but clashed with coach Brad Childress before being released. His No. 84 jersey continues to be a big seller in Minnesota to this day.
Rashad played seven seasons for the Vikings from 1976-82. He made four Pro Bowls as a Viking.
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It was a great day to smile for some Nebraska youngsters, as they got their teeth looked at for free at the UNMC College of Dentistry in Lincoln.
"So today is a dental day that provides service," Jillian Wallen Department of Growth and Development "who is the Chair of and care between 159 and 200 children every year that's everything from cleaning fluoride sealant treatment to fillings, extractions, root canals just whatever the children need when they come in to help them have a healthy happy smile."
Kids from all over the state come to East Campus for Children's Dental Day, they also learned more about taking good care for their teeth, including the what to do and not to do.
Reyna Tatiano who was a child that got her teeth clean learned, "if you put a lot of sugar and soda you get your teeth ruined."
UNMC has been running this program since 2001 and have provided more than $3 million dollars worth of dental work to young Nebraskans.
Wildfire smoke from the Cariboo has made its way to Prince George and other northern communities.
“The increase in smoke is due to a shift in the wind direction that is pushing the smoke from the fires in the Cariboo into the entire northern part of the Province. This smoke is expected to linger in the area for the next few days,” the Prince George Fire Centre addressed in a release.
The largest wildfire in the Prince George Fire Centre is about 8,227 hectares, burning 65 kilometres southwest of Fraser Lake. This has not threatened any nearby community or structure.
You can reporter a wildfire by calling *5555 on a cell phone or 1 800 663-5555.
About a third of Darwin is still without power and water is also a concern as people have been told to boil their drinking water.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota U.S. Rep. Tim Walz says the shooting at a congressional baseball practice outside of Washington was senseless and his prayers go out to the victims.
Gunman James T. Hodgkinson wounded Rep. Steve Scalise of Louisiana and several other people before he was fatally shot by police Wednesday morning.
Scalise is on the Republican team. Walz is on the Democratic team but a spokesman says he wasn’t at the practice Wednesday morning.
Walz offered prayers to victims and their families and praised Capitol police for their actions in stopping the shooter.
Minnesota U.S. Rep. Erik Paulsen also is on the Republican team. A spokesman says he also was not at the practice.
Paulsen tweeted his thanks to Capitol police for their actions and wished victims a speedy recovery.
February 15, 2017, 8:04 AM | Dan Senor, former senior adviser to the 2012 Romney-Ryan presidential campaign, joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss how the White House should handle the chaos following a report of Trump associates’ repeated contacts with Russia during the presidential campaign.
CARSON, Calif. (AP) - Ryan Hollingshead had a goal and an assist, helping FC Dallas beat the Los Angeles Galaxy 3-2 on Wednesday night.
Dallas (6-1-5) is unbeaten in its last six games against Los Angeles (5-7-1).
FC Dallas scored two goals seven minutes apart in the first half. Mauro Díaz sent a pass along the top of the 18-yard box and Ryan Hollingshead curled it inside the post in the 33rd minute. It was Díaz's seventh assist of the year. In the 40th minute, Hollingshead passed it across goal to find Cristian Colman at the far post for a bouncing header.
Carlos Gruezo added a breakaway goal in the 66th for a 3-0 lead.
Los Angeles got on the board in the 69th when Zlatan Ibrahimovic rolled a shot inside the far post following a defensive turnover. He scored on a volley in stoppage time after FC Dallas was reduced to 10 men following Colman's red card.
Redick scored 28 points (8-14 FG, 3-7 3PT, 9-9 FT) to go with three rebounds and four assists across 35 minutes in Sunday's 131-124 loss to New Orleans.
After scoring a team-high 28 points on Sunday, Redick is averaging 21.0 points in his last five games. In addition, the 39.4 percent three-point shooter is sinking, on average, 2.6 shots from beyond the arc on 7.2 attempts per game over this stretch. For the season, Redick is averaging a career-high 6.5 shots from long range. In fact, overall he is shooting the ball a career-high 13.1 times from the floor. As a result, Redick is off to a career-high pace of 16.6 points per game for the season.
Brees completed 29 of 50 passes for 350 yards, two touchdowns and a pick in Sunday's loss to Atlanta.
Despite a back-breaking pick in the end zone midway through the fourth quarter, Brees led the Saints' frantic fourth-quarter comeback rally with touchdown strikes to Michael Thomas and Travis Cadet. It wasn't enough and the Saints end the season with another so-so record: not quite bad enough to rebuild, but not good enough in an improving NFC South. The popular answer to the Saints' woes in recent off-seasons has been to point the finger at Sean Payton and Brees and, though the veteran pitched some ugly performances down the stretch, he actually had his best statistical season in several years. Brees managed to top 5,000 yards passing and 35 touchdowns for the first time since 2013.
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Ledbetter finished Tuesday's 103-81 summer league win over the Hawks with 16 points (4-7 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 5-5 FT), two rebounds, five assists and two steals across 25 minutes.
Ledbetter struggled mightily in Monday's summer league opener, but bounced back in a big way Tuesday, shooting 57.1 percent from the field, 60 percent from three-point land and knocking down all five of his free-throw attempts. That easily gave him the crown as the team's bench-leading scorer, which he supplemented with five assists and a pair of steals. Ledbetter's strong showing could earn him additional run come Thursday's contest, though he's still a long shot for a roster spot and seems destined for the G-League once again.
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WINNIPEG, MB. — Winnipeg police are investigating a homicide.
Officers were called after someone heard what they thought was an assault in progress.
It happened in the 100-block of Killarney Avenue around 10:00pm Sunday.
The 29-year-old man was unresponsive and had stopped breathing.
By the time emergency crews arrived, he had already succumbed to his injuries.
Winnipeg police have not identified the victim or released any suspect description(s).
Anyone with information is asked to call the Homicide Unit at 204-986-6508 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).
—Andrew McCrea, MyToba News
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CHICAGO — Representatives of the justice department will visit Chicago next week to look for ways to help police crack down on street violence.
They’ll also begin work on reforming the police department.
A federal report last month concluded, police officers were poorly trained, and they often use excessive force against minorities.
President Donald Trump has said he is ready to send in the feds, to help Chicago get a handle on its deadly violence.
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WASHINGTON—The Senate Judiciary Committee plans to open an investigation into the circumstances surrounding President Donald Trump’s removal of James Comey as FBI director, a probe that could examine the thorny question of whether Mr. Trump improperly interfered in a continuing investigation by doing so.
“The Judiciary Committee has an obligation to fully investigate any alleged improper partisan interference in law enforcement investigations,” said Sen. Chuck Grassley, an Iowa Republican and committee chairman, said in a...
Hamilton is not in the lineup against the White Sox on Wednesday, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.
Hamilton will take a seat on the bench after going 1-for-8 over the first two games of this series. Jesse Winker, Scott Schebler and Adam Duvall will man the outfield.
Farmers market season is here, and a voucher program by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture is making sure lower income senior citizens can get in on the fabulous fruits and veggies, too. Josephine Cusatis was signing up for the state voucher program at the Hazelton Active Adult Center on Friday.
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According to manager Craig Counsell, Guerra has been "doing really well" in his recovery from a strained calf, MLB.com reports.
Guerra was able to resume leg workouts over the weekend, and although he was limited to walking on a treadmill, he could be ready to run again in the near future. Guerra will still be out several more weeks, but he is hoping to get back up on a mound at some point in early May.
Jammu: Police and security forces have launched a search operation in the border town of Samba along Jammu-Pathankot national highway following reports of suspected movement of four persons in the wee hours today.
Some labourers informed police about movement of four armed persons in civilian clothes from Samba main chowk on the highway towards SIDCO industrial area close to Basantar river belt.
Basantar river, which flows into Pakistan across the International Border (IB), is one of the main infiltration routes of militants into Jammu and Kashmir.
“Search operation was launched in Samba town along the highway after some people reported about suspected movement of four persons in the wee hours today,” a senior police officer said.
“We searched the entire area and till now found nothing. CCTV footage showed some unarmed persons in civilian clothes,” he said. (Agencies)
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CLEVELAND -- One of Cleveland’s most iconic selfie spots is now history.
Crews began removing the LeBron James banner on Tuesday morning and finished just after 8:00 p.m. Photojournalist Randy White was there to see the final pane of the banner taken down.
In a statement Monday, Sherwin-Williams announced it is "evaluating other options" for what will replace the James banner on their global headquarters.
Following James' announcement that he'll be joining the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night, some fans began flocking to the billboard to take pictures with it before its inevitable removal.
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Nike took down the previous version of the LeBron billboard following his departure to the Miami Heat in 2010. A new iteration was installed in 2014, upon James' return to Cleveland and since served as a mainstay of the downtown area.
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ROME — Italian police have dismantled an international ring trafficking in what prosecutors allege are thousands of ancient artifacts illegally excavated in Sicily.
Maj. Luigi Mancuso, in Palermo for the Carabinieri paramilitary art squad, said Wednesday that investigators allege that the digs were commissioned by a London art dealer, William Veres, 64, who was served with an international warrant.
Twenty Italians were arrested in Italy, one in Spain, and one in Germany.
Mancuso said Veres had been arrested in 2017 in Spain in an unrelated investigation by the Carabinieri art experts.
Some 20,000 objects recovered included ancient coins, statues and pottery, as well as fake artifacts.
Police say many objects were smuggled into Germany, where they were falsely labeled as legitimate and offered by auction houses in Munich.
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OTTAWA — The federal Conservatives blew past their governing Liberal rivals in last year’s annual fundraising race — in donors as well as dollars.
Annual financial reports published on the Elections Canada website show the Tories raised $18.84 million from 94,786 contributors in 2017, outflanking the Liberals by nearly $5 million.
That’s compared with $18.25 million the Conservatives raised from 82,662 donors in 2016.
For their part, the Liberals raised $13.89 million from just 64,444 contributors, compared with $17.18 million from 82,285 donors the previous year.
The 2017 numbers from the NDP have yet to be posted; Elections Canada says the party has been granted an extension on today’s deadline.
In 2016, the New Democrats raised $5.39 million from 26,754 donors.
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John Schindler, 17, lives in Milwaukee, WI, and is a Merit Scholarship Fellow at the Music Institute of Chicago Academy. A student of Alan Chow, he has been playing the piano for eleven years and has been recognized in many competitions. Most recently, John was named a 2016-17 finalist of the National YoungArts Foundation and in January participated in YoungArts week in Miami. Last June, he was awarded the third prize, the Best Performance of a Duo prize, and the Wisconsin Contestant prize at the 2016 PianoArts North American Competition, where he was the youngest semifinalist.
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Centre back Ben Heneghan yesterday became Blackpool's eighth signing of the summer after sealing a season-long loan move from Sheffield United.
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U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said on Wednesday he now had authority to set troop levels in Afghanistan and would deliver a revised strategy for the conflict there to the White House in the coming weeks.
WASHINGTON: U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said on Wednesday he now had authority to set troop levels in Afghanistan and would deliver a revised strategy for the conflict there to the White House in the coming weeks.
In testimony before the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, Mattis said President Donald Trump had given him the authority to set troop levels in Afghanistan at noon on Tuesday. Reuters reported the move on Tuesday.
(Reporting by Idrees Ali and Phil Stewart; Editing by Paul Simao)
A listener named Grace has a HUGE crush on one of her coworkers named Evan. She says they are flirty at the office, and she thinks he could possibly be her soulmate. There is one major issue though, and that is that Grace already has a boyfriend! and she says shes happy with him. That doesn’t matter to Grace though! If Evan says he is interested in her… she will dump her current boyfriend and date Evan!
May 3 Pixium Vision SA:
* And research partners report progress in multiple areas with IRIS and PRIMA during ARVO 2017 World Conference
* IRIS system shows highly significant correlation (p<0.001) between electrode stimulation site and visual percept location
* PRIMA system elicits visual perception, demonstrated via positive behavioral response in living animal models Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
The managing director of Shree Baladevjew Infrastructure private limited was arrested by Economic Offences Wing of Odisha Crime Branch on Thursday for land fraud. The officials said, the office was functioning at Phase I in Jagatpur’s New Industrial Estate.
The managing director, Durga Prasanna Mishra along with other officials collected about `5 crore from at least 200 buyers between 2011 and 2012 on the pretext of providing them flats under their Tulasi Garden project near Manguli.
However, the firm neither executed the deal nor refunded the money to the prospective buyers. One of the buyers, Priyabrata Parida lodged a complaint with the EOW and a case was registered on January 31 under Odisha Protection of Interests of Depositors (in Financial Establishments) Act. “Mishra was arrested on February 1 and produced in a court in Cuttack. Further investigation is on,” an EOW officer said.
A North Little Rock man is accused of operating a marijuana growing operation after a search of his home Sunday netted 13 plants.
About 9:30 p.m., officers went to a home in the 2600 block of East Washington Avenue to look for Ivory Lee Moore, 42, an arrest report states. Moore was reportedly wanted on multiple felony charges.
While searching the residence, officers saw an "active marijuana grow" operation, according to the report. Police say they seized 13 plants, along with a lighting and ventilation system, two digital scales and a glass pipe.
Moore was arrested on multiple drug charges, jail records show. As of Tuesday afternoon, he was being held at the Pulaski County jail in lieu of $5,000 bond.
Rapper/BIG3 founder Ice Cube stepped up to the plate and showed us that LaVar Ball is all talk, just like we all thought.
Ice Cube put his money where his mouth was — whereas Ball could not — when the two squared off in Sunday’s BIG3 four-point challenge.
Ball fired off numerous airballs, and only made one shot. Ice Cube made two, and was declared the winner.
LaVar Ball vs Ice Cube 4-point shot challenge — Ice Cube wins 🔥🏀 pic.twitter.com/F40eKEqARb — Jovan Buha (@jovanbuha) August 14, 2017
I think it’s safe to say Ball wouldn’t stand a chance against Michael Jordan — even though he claimed he’d best the GOAT had they played one-on-one in his prime.
FALL RIVER, MA (WHDH) - A massive fire is burning Friday at a hardware store in Fall River.
The fire broke out after 4 p.m. at Flint Hardware on Pleasant Street.
Video from the scene shows large flames shooting from the roof of the building. Thick smoke has blanketed the neighborhood.
It’s not clear if anyone has been injured.
Firefighters are working to combat the flames.
No additional details were immediately available.
Fire on Pleasant St, Fall River… Flint Hardware is completely destroyed. Fire visible throughout the building. Residential structure next door has also caught fire. @wpri12 pic.twitter.com/iOv27syElo — Corey Welch (@CoreyWelch) February 2, 2018
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — LeBron James had 25 points, 14 assists and eight rebounds to turn back a charge from Andrew Wiggins and help the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 116-108 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night.
Channing Frye had 21 points and 10 rebounds while starting for All-Star Kevin Love, who will miss at least the next six weeks after having surgery on his left knee. Kyre Irving scored 25 points for the Cavs and James sealed the victory with a stepback 3-pointer with two minutes to play.
Wiggins scored 41 points against the team that drafted him and Karl-Anthony Towns scored 26 for the Wolves, who finished a six-game homestand at 2-4. The Wolves allowed Cleveland to shoot 51 percent and hit 13 3s.
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Mayor Sly James and City Council members decided on Tuesday to push back the deadline for proposals to build a possible new terminal at Kansas City International Airport. Firms interested in being a part of new terminal talks will now have an additional 45 days from Tuesday to submit their qualifications and experience for the project.
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On March 18th, 2018, at approximately 3:20 AM, the St. Albert RCMP responded to a break and enter at a residence in Grandin area. The suspect(s) stole 6 unrestricted long guns that were located inside the residence.
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LOS ANGELES: The sequel to "Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle" will arrive in theatres next year in winter.
Sony Pictures Motion Picture Group chairman Tom Rothman announced the news as the CinemaCon opened for this year's edition, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
"I'd bet on seeing Dwayne Johnson in theatres again in December 2019.
Don't rush to give all those screens to 'Star Wars'," Rothman quipped.
"Come on, fair's fair," he added.
The first film was a sequel to the 1995 children's classic, which starred Robin Williams.
It featured Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, Kevin Hart, Karen Gillan, Nick Jonas and Ser'Darius Blain, released last Christmas.
It went on to become one of the most successful films in Sony's history, with a business of over USD 956 million at the box office globally.
TERRY, Miss. (WJTV) – No. 2 Pearl tried to stay undefeated with a visit to Terry in Week 8.
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CAMP WINSTON’s 4th ANNUAL RUN-RAISER & FAMILY FUN DAY. All proceeds from this event will help kids with neurological challenges enjoy an amazing summer camp experience.
Come out & enjoy a fun family day, including a 5 km run/walk, outdoor games, & Birdman Show. Enter our raffle for a chance to win a kayak, mountain bike, Leaf tickets, & other amazing prizes.
Germany, Italy push for changes to Europe's rules on bank failure
BRUSSELS, June 14 European Union regulators should consider the social impact of winding down banks when they apply new liquidation rules that could affect depositors, retail investors and senior bondholders, a German-Italian joint paper said.
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Dexter McClanahan had 23 points, 10 rebounds and five assists Saturday night and Savannah State powered past South Carolina State 111-99 for the Tigers’ seventh straight win.
Savannah State (11-13, 8-1 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference) pushed its lead into double digits for good with a 13-4 run that made it 84-70 with 9:41 left.
The Tigers maintained a half-game lead over North Carolina A&T (7-1) in the conference standings.
The Bulldogs (8-16, 4-5) led for most of the first 10 minutes of the game, but Savannah State had a 10-0 run during the middle of the period and took the lead for good at 36-34 with 4:18 left in the half.
Zach Sellers added 18 points, Austin Dasent scored 15, Alante Fenner 14, Ty’lik Evans 13 and Jahir Cabeza 10 for Savannah State.
Patrell Rogers had 26 points, Damani Applewhite scored 24 and Donte Wright 16 for South Carolina State.
Stage 10 of the 2017 Tour de France is the first day back for the riders after a well-earned rest day.
The short 178km course from Périgueux to Bergerac features few climbs and it is almost inevitable that the day will end with a sprint finish.
With several of the race’s top sprinters now out of the race – Mark Cavendish (Dimension Data), Peter Sagan (Bora-Hansgrohe) and Arnaud Démare (FDJ) – there are less riders to share the spoils. But can anyone stop the in-form Marcel Kittel (Quick-Step Floors)?
>>> Tour de France 2017: Latest news, reports and info
There’s little to suggest that there will be any changes in the overall classification on a day such as this – although given the previous week’s crashes and mishaps, anything could happen.
You can read our full stage report here.
The 2017 Tour de France continues on Wednesday with a 203.5km stage from Eymet to Pau, which on paper looks like it could be another sprint stage. The race concludes in Paris on Sunday, July 23.
Contractor summoned for Jabriya building collapse
KUWAIT: A building collapsed in Jabriya while a contractor was pulling it down, as authorities summoned the contractor to hear his testimony. No casualties were reported in the incident, Kuwait Fire Service Directorate said in a statement. Kuwait Municipality’s Deputy Director for Ahmadi and Hawally Affairs Fahad Al-Otaibi immediately rushed to the scene with relevant teams who helped remove the wreckage from the street. Otaibi said that all proper legal actions will be taken against the contractor if he was found responsible for the collapse. In addition, the contractor was referred to relevant authorities to investigate the matter and the safety procedures he used during the process.
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Hall of Fame Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski is stepping away from the team to have lower back surgery.
The school announced Monday that the procedure is scheduled for Friday, with an anticipated recovery time of four weeks. Krzyzewski will coach Wednesday night's game against Georgia Tech before handing off to associate head coach Jeff Capel for Saturday's home game against Boston College.
The 69-year-old Krzyzewski will have a fragment of a herniated disk removed. The school says Krzyzewski tried several treatment options during the past month before deciding on surgery.
The winningest men's coach in Division I history had four surgeries during the offseason to replace his left knee, repair his left ankle and fix a hernia.
Capel previously took over for Krzyzewski when he missed a trip to Georgia Tech last February because of dehydration and high blood pressure.
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Nauru criticized for banning Australian state broadcaster
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Nauru has been accused of restricting press freedom by banning an Australian state-owned broadcaster from attending an international forum that the tiny Pacific atoll-nation will host in September.
Media have a particular interest in Nauru because Australia pays the impoverished population of fewer than 10,000 people to house asylum seekers who attempt to reach Australian shores by boat. Rights groups have criticized conditions that asylum seekers endure there.
Australia's Federal Parliamentary Press Gallery on Wednesday threatened to boycott the Pacific Islands Forum leaders' summit in Nauru unless Australian Broadcasting Corp. was allowed to attend.
Nauru announced on Monday that the ABC was the only media organization banned from the forum. Nauru listed among its reasons the ABC's "blatant interference in Nauru's domestic politics" and "continued biased and false reporting."
Specialty food company Urban Accents, a manufacturer and distributor of spice blends, grilling rubs, sea salts and a full collection of products designed for use in gourmet cooking, has hired JOH as its broker for the Northeast. JOH will represent the entire Urban Accents product line in the region.
Tom Knibbs, Urban Accents president, said, “Our goal has always been to try to align our efforts with the very best people in our the industry; with JOH we feel we have done that.”
JOH EVP Art Papazian added, “We are very excited with the opportunity to help grow the Urban Accents business as it has significant growth potential in the three distinct classes of trade that we participate: mass market, natural and alternative channels.”
Urban Accents was founded in 1996 when Knibbs unexpectedly lost his job. With his partner Jim Dygas, Knibbs’ company has grown its original 12 spice blends to more than 150 gourmet products.
ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) - A man who frequently checked a teenager out of school without her parents' knowledge and fled to Mexico with her will soon be in the custody of Pennsylvania authorities.
Federal agents and Mexican authorities found 45-year-old Kevin Esterly and 16-year-old Amy Yu in Playa del Carmen on Saturday and flew them to Miami. The Miami-Dade State Attorney's office says an extradition hearing was held Monday for Esterly, and he will be returned to Pennsylvania in the next two weeks.
The girl arrived Sunday in Philadelphia and was taken home to Allentown, 60 miles (97 kilometers) away.
Esterly faces a felony charge of interference with the custody of a child. Authorities believe Amy willingly traveled with him to Mexico.
BELLEVILLE, Ill.—The man killed by police after shooting a top House Republican at a congressional baseball practice Wednesday morning was a 66-year-old home inspector from downstate Illinois who belonged to several anti-Republican groups and last year volunteered for Bernie Sanders’s presidential campaign.
James T. Hodgkinson of Belleville, Ill., walked onto a ballfield in Alexandria, Va., with a rifle and shot at Republicans and...
Nadal takes on Pella for the second time in his career while looking to progress to the third round at Roland Garros.
The world No 1 was far from his best when he beat Simone Bolelli in straight sets in round one.
But Pella thinks the Spaniard will still be too difficult to face even if he is not on the top of his game.
The pair’s only previous meeting came at Indian Wells last year which Nadal won comfortably.
And Pella is fearing a reunion and ruled out any hopes of getting a result.
Roger George is The Bee’s fishing expert and guides in the Central San Joaquin Valley. JOHN WALKER THE FRESNO BEE
Education digest A student from your area was recently recognized for their achievements at Shippensburg University. Daniel Kinney, of Chambersburg, Pa.
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Canadian Pacific Railway and the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference said they have reached a four-year tentative agreement to end a strike hours after it began.
Foran High’s gymnastics team won a 123.35-110.6 decision from Hamden in Milford on Thursday.
Brianna Laggis was first vault, bars, beam and floor exercise for the Lions (3-4).
Samantha Lambert tied for third in all-around.
Britney Lynch was second in vault.
Emma Jerue was third on bars.
Grace Lavallee was third in floor exercise.
Vault: 1. Brianna Laggis (F) 9.15, 2. Britney Lynch (F) 8.0, 3. Lexi Sangiovanni (H) 7.9
Bars: 1. Laggis (F) 8.9, 2. Sangiovanni (H) 7.4, 3. Emma Jerue (F) 7.1
Beam: 1. Laggis (F) 8.4, 2. Sangiovanni (H) 7.8, 3. Grace Lavallee (F) 7.3
Floor: 1. Laggis (F) 9.2, 2. Sangiovanni (H) 8.1, 3. Taylor Emmarich (H) 8.0
All-Around: 1. Laggis (F) 35.65, 2. Sangiovanni (H) 30.2, 3. Samantha Lambert (F), Lauren Dooley (H) 28.3
JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) — A Virginia man whose toddler daughter's body was found in a suitcase next to train tracks in New Jersey earlier this month is now facing charges.
Hudson County prosecutors say 37-year-old Travis Plummer, of Richmond, is charged with desecrating the human remains of 23-month old Te'Myah Layauna Plummer. But the cause of death remains under investigation.
The child's body was found April 11 just west of the Journal Square rail station in Jersey City in the PATH rapid transit system, which serves New Jersey and parts of New York City.
Authorities had been seeking the pair since last month, though they didn't believe they were in danger. It was thought Plummer may have relocated to Jersey City or Charlotte, North Carolina.
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The FBI tracked Plummer to San Juan, Puerto Rico, where he was arrested without incident April 19. He's awaiting extradition and it's not known if he's retained a lawyer.
Tight end Tyneil Hopper of Roswell (Ga.) High signed with the Boise State football team on Feb. 7, 2018. Here are some highlights from a high school career that drew an offer from Alabama. (Video courtesy of Roswell High)
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The special committee selected by the Missouri House of Representatives says they want to hear from several persons involved in the invasion of privacy case against the state’s governor.
Precious Mangesana, Zambian woman who was fatally shot by her baby daddy left a heart breaking post on facebook hours before her Murder. Last a multi choice employee was killed by her boyfriend in Ibex Meanwood after a quarrel ensued. According to the information gathered so far, Precious went to pick up her daughter from her boyfriend in Meanwood Ibex Hill before she met her fate. The killer is identified as Shinka Kapita
She leaves behind a 2 year old daughter who cheated death after a bullet narrowly missed her throat. She is undergoing treatment at a hospital and is now out of danger.
See the message she left on Facebook few hours before she was murdered. MHSRIP
“I honestly think moody people are the retarded! Literally psychopaths! Y’all just wake up angry at the world like who upset you?”
TORONTO May 3 Manulife Financial Corp, Canada's biggest life insurer, on Wednesday reported a rise in first quarter earnings, marginally beating market forecasts with help from strong sales in Asia.
The company said core earnings, excluding one-off items and market movements, rose 22 percent to C$1.1 billion ($801 million), or 53 Canadian cents a share. Analysts on average had expected core earnings of 52 Canadian cents a share, according to Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S data. ($1 = 1.3729 Canadian dollars) (Reporting by Matt Scuffham; Editing by David Gregorio)
A BigLaw Ladies’ Guide To Becoming A 1st-Chair Trial Lawyer
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 5:47 PM EDT) -- On Aug. 8, Judge Shira Scheindlin published an op-ed in The New York Times discussing the statistical truth that law firms have poor representation of female attorneys as first-chair trial lawyers. Titled, “Female Lawyers Can Talk, Too,” Judge Scheindlin’s piece observed that progress in making women first-chair trial attorneys at private law firms has stalled, particularly relative to government attorneys. Backed by data collected by the New York State Bar Association, Judge Scheindlin’s observation is not merely anecdotal.
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - Wave Life Sciences Ltd:
* WAVE LIFE SCIENCES - ANNOUNCED DATA FROM PRECLINICAL STUDIES OF WVE-3972-01 FOR TREATMENT OF AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS AND FRONTOTEMPORAL DEMENTIA
* WAVE LIFE SCIENCES - WVE-3972-01 DEMONSTRATED SUBSTANTIAL REDUCTION IN DISEASE-ASSOCIATED BIOMARKERS & SUPERIOR POTENCY TO STEREORANDOM OLIGONUCLEOTIDES
* WAVE LIFE SCIENCES LTD - CO INTENDS TO INITIATE CLINICAL TRIALS OF WVE-3972-01 IN ALS AND FTD IN Q4 2018 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Stuart Baxter's scramble for players to represent SA in the African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifiers is well documented and BidVest Wits coach Gavin Hunt says he feels sorry for his Bafana Bafana counterpart.
Bafana drew 2-2 with Zambia in a CHAN qualifier in East London at the weekend and Baxter’s charges will have a huge mountain to climb when they play the return leg away from home on Saturday.
But the Zambians are the least of Baxter’s worries as he expects to lose as many as eight players in the coming days and he could be forced to field a makeshift side in Ndola.
The CHAN tournament is not played on dates designated by Fifa for international matches and Baxter is pretty much at the mercy of the clubs.
May 3 Summit Materials Inc
* Summit materials, inc. Reports first quarter 2017 results
* Q1 revenue $259 million versus i/b/e/s view $233 million
* Q1 adjusted loss per share $0.50
* Q1 earnings per share view $-0.50 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Summit materials inc- raising full-year 2017 adjusted ebitda guidance to a range of $430 million to $445 million
* Raising full-year 2017 adjusted ebitda guidance to a range of $430 million to $445 million
* Summit materials inc- company is raising its gross capital expenditure guidance by $5 million to a range of $140 million to $160 million for full-year 2017
* Q1 earnings per share view $-0.50, revenue view $233.0 million -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Fy2017 earnings per share view $1.29, revenue view $1.68 billion -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
A United Nations expert on extreme poverty and human rights is meeting with hurricane victims in Puerto Rico, marking the first time such an envoy has visited the U.S. territory in recent history.
Special rapporteur Philip Alston’s trip Monday comes as Puerto Ricans and some government officials voice complaints that the U.S. has not provided sufficient help after Hurricane Maria hit the island on Sept. 20.
The Category 4 storm killed dozens of people and destroyed tens of thousands of homes. Ten of the island’s 78 municipalities are still without power, and thousands of businesses remain closed.
Alston told The Associated Press that there is a disproportionate number of Puerto Ricans living in poverty and that he’s trying to assess the effectiveness of measures taken by the federal government.
An elderly man was killed following a collision between a white SUV and a big rig early Tuesday afternoon, according to officials with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station.
The collision occurred at 12:05 p.m. at Magic Mountain Parkway and north Tourney Road.
“An elderly gentleman slammed into the rear of big rig type truck,” said Lt. Chuck Becerra of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station. “Witnesses are saying that the car started swerving just prior to the accident.”
Officials on scene believe the male driver of the SUV suffered a medical incident before the fatal collision, according to Becerra.
The man killed in the crash has not been identified yet as officials are waiting for the coroner to arrive on scene.
The driver of the big rig was not injured in the accident.
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India skipper Virat Kohli on Monday praising rising all-rounder Hardik Pandya said he brings balance to the team and that the team had 120 per cent faith in him. His comments come after the visitors comprehensively beat Sri Lanka by an innings and 171 runs to complete their maiden 3-0 clean sweep of the islanders.
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Warren Whiteley: My focus is with the Lions
After seven months recovering from a torn ligament, Warren Whiteley is aiming to resume his career
After seven months recovering from a torn ligament, Warren Whiteley is aiming to resume his career
Maryland Varsity has updated our top football player rankings in 2020 and expanded it to 120 athletes.
Rankings Release Date
Rankings 116-120 - 7/2
Rankings 111-115 - 7/3
Rankings 106-110 - 7/4
Rankings 101-105 - 7/5
Rankings 96-100 - 7/6
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NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - Authorities say a New Jersey police officer took part in the assault of a patient at a hospital and recorded another assault of the same patient on his cellphone, then didn't report either incident.
Paterson Officer Roger Then was arrested Wednesday and charged with conspiring to violate the patient's civil rights and for concealing the violation. The 29-year-old Paterson resident was due in court later in the day, and it wasn't known if he had an attorney.
Federal prosecutors say Then and another Paterson officer were involved in the separate assaults on March 5. Authorities say the victim had multiple facial injuries, including an eye injury that required surgery.
It wasn't immediately clear if the other officer is facing charges.
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The wonder of nature was marvelled at this week once more when a local family captured a mother Bluebird caring for her young.
This footage was taken yesterday (Tuesday) in Waringstown in Co Down.
Mother bird feeding her chicks
The mother can be seen clucking over her babies and tending to their needs - in the casing of an old disused pump.
The footage was sent to us by Heather Steele whose daughter Katie captured the footage after “hearing endless clucking”.
“We saw them flying in and out of the pump from they were hardly able to fly,” said Katie.
“We are all very proud of them.”
Mum Heather added: “We have all been keeping an eye on them as we have two dogs here.
“They started to come out of the nest and we had to put them back in again.
“We just think it is great to have this in our garden - in an old disused pump.”
Samantha Donovan reported this story on Tuesday, April 18, 2017 17:40:00
Henry Sherrell is from the Crawford School of Public Policy at ANU.
He thinks the major changes announced today could have been achieved within the existing framework of the 457-visa program.
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SAN DIEGO — The Navy’s newest warship has been commissioned in San Diego.
Guests including Nebraska billionaire Warren Buffett were on hand Saturday as the USS Omaha was officially crewed at its new home port.
Buffett’s daughter, Susie Buffett, gave the traditional order: “Man our ship and bring her to life.”
U.S. Navy Secretary Richard Spencer also attended.
The $440 million Omaha is a littoral combat ship designed for combat operations close to shore.
The 218-foot-long vessel has an aluminum skin, high-tech computer capabilities and can reach a speed of 40 knots.
The ship is the fourth to carry the Omaha name since 1869. The last vessel was an attack submarine that was decommissioned in 1995.
Trains are running again on New Jersey Transit's Raritan Valley Line after a freight train derailment in Union Township Friday afternoon.NJ Transit says Raritan Valley riders could face delays of up to 15 minutes in both directions on Monday because of ongoing repairs.Workers over the weekend removed the cars of a 141-car freight train operated by CSX Transportation that derailed on its way to Selkirk, New York.No one was injured.The cause of the derailment is under investigation.As crews worked on cleanup and repairs, service on the Raritan Valley Line between Newark and Cranford was suspended.Bus service between Newark Penn Station and the Cranford Station was provided through the weekend.A conductor and engineer were the only two aboard when the incident occurred and both walked away unharmed.----------
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Government has taken a step forward toward the creation of a beach boardwalk in South Sound.
The Ministry of Planning, Lands, Agriculture, Housing and Infrastructure this week opens the tender process for companies interested in constructing the boardwalk, which is expected to run on the beach from Red Bay dock more than 1,500 feet to the area in front of Cayman Crossing.
The tender will become available Friday (17 February).
The deadline to submit proposals is 17 March.
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Dec 11(Reuters) - Happinet Corp
* Says its unit will take over music and video product wholesale business from Seikodo Co., Ltd, for 3 billion yen
* Effective March 1, 2018
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Classic four bedroom, four and a half bath traditional home elevated on a beautiful treed lot located in the heart of University Park. Hanover is light, bright with open living spaces throughout the downstairs. Spacious kitchen includes ss appliances, double ovens, two sinks, two dishwashers, granite island, Sub-zero fridge and is open to a large family room that overlooking the backyard. Vaulted ceiling master suite includes sitting area, his and her walk in closets, double vanities, separate shower and bath. Hanover also offers beautiful formals, two office spaces, hardwoods floors, shutters, circle drive and two car detached garage with electric rolling gate and alley entry.
Don Cosby, new president of First Bancshares of Texas. (Source: FirstCapitol Bank of Texas)
The holding company for FirstCapitol Bank of Texas, First Bancshares of Texas, has announced Don Cosby as its new president.
Cosby was formerly the co-founder, president and chief operating officer of Carlile Bancshares, Inc., before being promoted to this position, according to a FirstCapitol news release.
“Don brings a lifetime of banking experience to FirstCapital and First Bancshares, with a vast and practical knowledge in running complex organizations,” Ken Burgess, Chairman of FCBT, said in a news release. “As the banking industry undergoes unprecedented change at an accelerating pace, Don’s wisdom and steady hand will provide the guidance we need to serve our customers. I am excited to welcome him to our team.”
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Six people were taken to area hospitals after a mechanical system malfunction caused some breathing problems at a research facility in Tualatin Tuesday morning.
Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue crews responded to the scene around 4 a.m. at Lam Research at 11355 Southwest Leveton Drive.
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Alabama universities that don't comply with immigration law would lose all state funding under a bill passed 72-28 by the Alabama House of Representatives Wednesday. "If we've got a campus that's in open defiance to law, let's don't fund that one with taxpayer money," said Rep. Phil Williams, R-Huntsville, sponsor of the bill.
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As you shop for your child's Halloween costume, Albany firefighters have some key things you need to keep in mind.
Artemest was founded two years ago by Ippolita Rostagno, a jewellery designer and dancer based in New York, and Marco Credendino, a business brain with a strong track record of supporting innovative young startup talent. Together, their vision was to share the heritage and absolute dedication to quality and beauty that has long characterised Italian craftsmanship with a wider audience.
Having launched to the US with some 60 pieces in 2015, the duo now offers a collection of more than 7,000 products – all meticulously fatto a mano, and all presented with detailed descriptions, photography and videos of the artist’s processes and background.
This university debuted its Discovery District in February. The district, which was formerly known as M Square, is composed of academic spaces, amenities and businesses stretching along Route 1, which includes The Hotel at the University of Maryland. The move also contributes to the Greater College Park Initiative — a $2 billion public-private project to revitalize Route 1 and to improve the relationship between this university and the city of College Park.
Umbridge?
Is that where the "Urchers" is located?
Or is the use of that selection of letters your dead cat on the table tactic?
YORK SPRINGS, Pa. (WHTM) – State police in Gettysburg have issued a missing person report for an Adams County woman.
Crystal Ann Mingucci, 33, of York Springs, was last seen leaving her mother’s home late Tuesday in the 7000 block of Carlisle Pike south of Bermudian Springs High School.
Mingucci is white, 5’6″ tall, and 100 pounds with brown hair. She was last seen wearing jeans or maroon pants and a long sleeve shirt.
A photograph wasn’t available.
Anyone with information can contact state police in Gettysburg at (717) 334-8111.
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CARROLLTON - Take a good look at your screen. Carrollton police are looking for this man; his name is Danny Aragon Marquez.
Marquez is wanted for the murder of a man who was found dead on Crockett Drive Tuesday morning. Police say is armed and dangerous.
They say he is driving a red Honda Accord with Texas disability license plates 4NVKK.
If you have any information, you're asked to reach out to the Carrollton Police Department.
TEMPE, Ariz. — Police in a Phoenix suburb say one of Uber’s self-driving vehicles has struck and killed a pedestrian.
Police in the city of Tempe said Monday that the vehicle was in autonomous mode with an operator behind the wheel when the woman walking outside of a crosswalk was hit.
Sgt. Ronald Elcock says in an email that the accident happened overnight but did not say whether it occurred Sunday night or Monday morning.
The woman died of her injuries at a hospital and her name was not made public.
Uber has been testing the self-driving vehicles in Tempe and Phoenix for months.
Uber says on Twitter that it is “fully co-operating” with the investigation and expressed condolences to the family of the victim.
MEXICO CITY—Mexico’s peso traded at its strongest level in more than a year Wednesday, gaining against the U.S. dollar for an eighth-consecutive day as both domestic and external risks to the currency continue to decline.
One dollar bought fewer than 18 Mexican pesos for the first time since mid-August 2016, and closed in Mexico City at 17.9295 pesos, according to Infosel, below 18 pesos for the first time since May of last year. The peso briefly gave back some ground after the Federal Reserve’s quarter-point interest...
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Stan Zuray, one of the stars of the reality TV series "Yukon Men," is signing copies of his book this week in Fairbanks.
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Tetra Tech and Willdan Group are both industrial products companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, risk, earnings, dividends, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and profitabiliy. 86.1% of Tetra Tech shares are owned by institutional investors.
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CLEAR LAKE, Texas— The Harris County Sheriff’s Office are investigating after a body was found at Clear Lake Park.
according to deputies, the body appears to be of a female in her early 20s.
This is a developing story
It's 2017 and Mike Francesa isn't sticking to sports. That's a great thing.
Francesa took a moment on Tuesday to recap some of the weekend's Grammy's and was blown away by his kids' knowledge of all the artists.
"There was a new rapper that my kids knew,” Francesa said. “Rapper Chance? Chance Rapper? Something like that. Chance the Rapper! That was the guy. I watched the Grammy's for a while the other night...when you watch it with kids they know every rapp-every person."
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62-year-old Mike Francesa discusses watching "Rapper Chance" and those guys in their underwear at the Grammys. pic.twitter.com/g0QrpG8ELm — Funhouse (@SportsFunhouse) February 15, 2017
There's a chance that Francesa actually believes 21 Pilots is a band comprised of 21 pilots.
Priciest home sales in Stony Brook (11790)
January 2018
The three highest-priced home sales in Stony Brook last month ranged from $490,000 to $685,000.
The priciest Stony Brook home sold in January was a 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath colonial on .46 acres at 7 Robert Crescent that sold for $685,000. It was listed by Francine Saer of Coach Realtors and sold by Melanie Mazzeo and Gary Baumann of Douglas Elliman Real Estate.
A 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath colonial on .36 acres at 142 Sycamore Circle fetched $497,000. The property was listed by Michael Ardolino and Jean Giuffre of Realty Connect USA and sold by Thomas Scaccia of Century 21 Parisi Realty.
At 9 Ormont Lane, a 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath colonial on .43 acres went for $490,000. It was listed by Anthony Guidice and Laura Blanco of Re/Max Signature Real Estate and sold by Edward Toolan of Realty Connect USA.
Source: MLSLI.com
Artificial intelligence “agents” began behaving like humans after teaching themselves how to team up and outwit people in a bid to win a popular multiplayer video game, researchers have revealed.
The computer system, created by Google-owned DeepMind, was trained to play Quake III Arena Capture the Flag, where two teams of individual players navigate a maze with the goal of capturing the opponent team’s flag while protecting their own.
Humans have spent years playing against computers in two-player games, however DeepMind's AI appeared to pick up typically human psychological tactics in order to win games - rather than memorising the game map and possible outcomes from a move. After teaching...
In early March, this three-bedroom home at 1927 N. Raymond St., off West Fairview Avenue was one of only two Boise single-family homes listed for sale for less than $200,000. The soaring price of for-sale and rental housing in the Treasure Valley has become a major concern for residents and the elected officials who represent them. John Sowell jsowell@IdahoStatesman.com
AURORA | The Aurora prep sports schedule for Monday, Dec. 11, 2017:
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AURORA PREP SPORTS SCHEDULE, 12.11.17
BOYS BASKETBALL
Eaglecrest at Boulder, 7 p.m.
Valley at Aurora Central, 7 p.m.
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Legend at Smoky Hill, 7 p.m.
Regis Jesuit at Grandview, 7 p.m.
PORTLAND, Maine (AP)  Maine's Republican senator says Roy Moore wasn't fit to serve in the U.S. Senate even before sexual misconduct allegations came to light.
Sen. Susan Collins made the comments on CBS' "Face the Nation" on Sunday morning. She called the Republican National Committee's decision to support Moore in the Alabama race "a mistake."
Collins says she thought Moore was a poor choice for Senate because of his views on Muslims and gays even before she learned of the misconduct allegations.
Moore's accused of sexual misconduct with teenagers decades ago, when he was a county prosecutor. He faces Democrat Doug Jones in a special election Tuesday.
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Moore has largely denied the allegations. Tuesday's election could have major implications for the balance of power in the Senate, where Republicans have a slight edge.
A woman with an affinity for crafting is wanted by police after she allegedly passed off at least eight fraudulent checks at Hobby Lobby stores around Texas.The Pasadena Police Department said the woman hit a store in their city, in addition to stores in Houston, Missouri City and Austin.The woman alleged used several aliases while passing the checks, and is known to travel in a black sedan.If you know who she is, call Pasadena Detective D. Franklund at 713-475-7039
White Sox announcer Ken 'Hawk' Harrelson at the winter meetings: “In two years, we’re going to be a monster.” (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune)
FOWLERVILLE (AP) — A Flint police officer faces a misdemeanor after his off-duty weapon accidentally fired into a gymnasium floor during a wrestling tournament at a Livingston County school.
WHMI-FM reports that 40-year-old Mark Boudreau is charged with careless discharge of a firearm.
A shot was fired May 5 near bleachers inside Fowlerville High School, about 53 miles northwest of Detroit.
Police have said the officer was watching his son compete in the tournament.
Boudreau will be arraigned June 7. Defense attorney Frank Manley on Wednesday called the incident “unfortunate” and said “Lt. Boudreau is an outstanding veteran command officer.”
The Flint Journal reports that Flint police said in a statement that the department “cannot comment on any potential criminal allegations until” it receives “all of the facts at the conclusion of the proceedings.”
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A local lottery winner must wait for an investigation before he can collect his money because the Ontario Lottery and Gaming corporation considers his luck an “insider win.”
Fadi Aziz won $100,000 playing an Instant Bingo Doubler ticket purchased at Rose Convenience on Wyandotte Street.
But since his father works at an OLG retail location, the corporation said the win falls within the definition of an insider win.
There is a two-step process to collecting prizes in the case of an insider win. The first is an independent investigation by a third-party working in partnership with OLG’s regulator, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario.
The OLG said Monday that step is completed. The gaming corporation will now hold the prize for 30 days to see if anyone else claims it. If there are no other claims to the money, Aziz will be paid January 9.
If you saw a llama cross Green Bay's Main Street Bridge last New Year's Eve, you were told to expect good luck in 2016. "The year was great," said Jim Schmitt told FOX 11 .
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UNION, N.J. (AP) - Trains are running again on New Jersey Transit’s Raritan Valley Line after a freight train derailment disrupted service over the weekend.
NJ Transit says Raritan Valley riders could face delays of up to 15 minutes in both directions on Monday because of ongoing repairs.
Workers over the weekend removed the cars of a 141-car freight train operated by CSX Transportation that derailed on its way to Selkirk, New York, in Union Township on Friday afternoon.
No one was injured.
The cause of the derailment is under investigation.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Panthers coach Ron Rivera says Cam Newton’s apology for a sexist remark to a female reporter was “something that was needed to be said.”
The coach said Friday he thinks the apology “was well said and well put” and hopes “we can move forward from and start again. … Hopefully this can settle things so we can go forward.”
Newton made his remarks Wednesday when Charlotte Observer reporter Jourdan Rodrigue asked the 2015 NFL MVP about wide receiver Devin Funchess’ route running. The quarterback laughed and said, “It’s funny to hear a female talk about routes. It’s funny.”
Newton issued a nearly two-minute apology on Twitter Thursday night, saying, “What I did was extremely unacceptable” and that he has “really learned a valuable lesson from this.”
He hasn’t directly apologized to Rodrigue.
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In this photo released by the Metro Nashville Police Department, Travis Reinking sits in a police car after being arrested in Nashville, Tenn., on Monday, April 23, 2018. Police said Reinking opened fire at a Waffle House early Sunday, killing at least four people. Metro Nashville Police Department via AP)
The European Union should expect as many migrants crossing from Libya this year as last, when a record number disembarked in Italy, the head of the bloc's border agency said Wednesday.
Some 1.6 million refugees and migrants reached the bloc by crossing the Mediterranean in 2014-2016 and the main route now leads from the shores of the lawless Libya to Italy.
The EU says some 70 percent of people coming via Libya from the impoverished Africa are not fleeing violent conflicts or oppressive regimes and hence are unlikely to win asylum. They are qualified as economic migrants and the EU wants to deport them.
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Lincolnview’s Chayten Overholt beats a throw to Crestview first baseman Derek Stout during Wednesday’s ACME league baseball game. The Lancers won the game 2-1 in eight innings. The winning run came when Sam Myers scored on a suicide squeeze by Brayden Evans. Crestview (2-6) will host Delphos Jefferson tomorrow, while Crestview (10-4) will travel to Allen East tomorrow. Scott Truxell/Van Wert independent
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Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera (24) shoots his helmet in the air after hitting a fly ball for an out during the fifth inning of the Tigers' 4-2 exhibition loss on Monday, March 19, 2018, in Lakeland, Fla. Butch Dill USA TODAY Sports
Bill Cartwright: Cut the triangle talk, defense is Knicks' problem Bill Cartwright, who won three championships playing for Phil Jackson in Chicago, cannot understand all the talk about the Knicks and the triangle offense. Cartwright said he believes the focus...
Who are the Knicks' coaching options now? With Steve Kerr out of the running, here’s a look at potential candidates for the Knicks’ head-coaching vacancy: Phil Jackson: The Knicks team president has battled knee problems, but fiancée...
New Orleans police booked Keith Bryant, 53, with aggravated battery after saying he was identified as the man who repeatedly stabbed a 17-year-old in the chest Friday night during a fight in the 800 block of Thayer Street in Algiers. New Orleans police have arrested a suspect they say repeatedly stabbed a 17-year-old boy in the chest last Friday night in Algiers.
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March 19(Reuters) - Zhonghe Co Ltd
* Says it plans to sell textile dyeing and printing related assets through listing on equity exchange, with listing price of 999.9 million yuan
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/YuTZSd
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
Dybala fit to face Barca?
By Football Italia staff
Juventus forward Paulo Dybala reportedly “trained normally” on Monday morning, making him “very likely” to face Barcelona.
Dybala suffered an ankle strain against Pescara on Saturday, and Gazzetta dello Sport claims he spent much of the following day receiving treatment at Juve’s Vinovo training complex.
However, the newspaper adds the injury “has subsided” and that it was proved by the Argentine’s presence in training.
The Bianconeri travel to Barca for Wednesday’s Champions League quarter-final second leg with a 3-0 lead from the first game in Turin, courtesy of a Dybala brace.
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ST. LOUIS - Fishing is a great way for kids to spend time outdoors, enjoy nature and develop an interest that can last a lifetime. The Missouri Department of Conservation is hosting classes to help kids get started.
For more information, visit: huntfish.mdc.mo.gov.
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2:35 What were the 5 best video games of 2016?
2:45 Understanding the Electoral College: 'A process not a place'
1:18 Troubles continue at Fresno's Hotel California
2:07 Fresno State tops Nevada in New Years Eve thriller
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JC Cloney was able to return to the Arizona Wildcats for his senior season this year, and that paid off in the form of a ninth round draft selection by the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday. This is the first time the Royals have selected an Arizona player in the draft since Kevin Long went in the 31st round in 1989.
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A Shropshire optician has won a bronze medal at the World Indoor Rowing Championships in the US.
Martin Skehan, 55, who runs Specsavers in Wellington, rowed his way to a medal in Sunday’s event held in Boston, Massachussetts.
He competed against 12 other rowers in the over 55’s age group won by Germany’s Bernhardt Koehler, a silver medallist last year.
Preparing for the world championships, Martin rowed between six and seven days a week, training with Gym Mostyn rowing group at Wrekin College in Wellington and MSF Fitness in Stafford Park, Telford.
He thanked Jim Mostyn and fitness guru Mark Fenn, along with wife Lynne, also a keen indoor rower, for their help.
Martin, a father of two, from Admaston said: “I’ve focussed my training towards these world championships for the last six months and I plan to repeat the effort next year to try and improve my performance.”
More than 2,000 competitors, in different age groups, took part from around the world.
Windstream Holdings Inc. of Little Rock announced Tuesday that it has received all state and federal regulatory approvals required for its merger with EarthLink Holdings Corp. of Atlanta.
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PHOENIX — Joshua Braun scored 14 points to help spark Grand Canyon’s wire-to-wire, 89-55 rout of Chicago State in a Western Athletic Conference contest Saturday night.
Chicago State has now lost 19 straight.
Grand Canyon opened the game with back-to-back-to-back 3-pointers by Alessandro Lever, Casey Benson and Braun and never trailed. By halftime, the Antelopes led 36-27. Benson hit a layup and followed it with a 3 to push the lead to 46-27 barely two minutes into the second half. Grand Canyon finished with 11 3-pointers on 27 attempts (40.7 per cent).
Grand Canyon (17-7, 6-2) had its four-game win streak snapped by Utah Valley and the Lopes now have won back-to-back games.
Oscar Frayer had 12 points and Keonta Vernon added 10 points and grabbed eight rebounds for the Antelopes, who had 15 players see action and 13 figure in the scoring.
Glen Burns scored 12 points to lead Chicago State (2-23, 0-8).
RIYADH, Aug 13 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia's state budget deficit shrank by a fifth from a year earlier in the second quarter of this year as revenues rose moderately and spending fell marginally, finance ministry figures showed on Sunday.
Revenues increased 6 percent from a year ago to 163.9 billion riyals ($43.7 billion); oil revenues jumped 28 percent to 101.0 billion riyals because of higher international oil prices.
Spending dropped 1.3 percent to 210.4 billion riyals in the second quarter, leaving a deficit of 46.5 billion riyals compared to about 58.4 billion riyals a year earlier. (Reporting by Katie Paul, Writing by Andrew Torchia)
Mexico's President-elect Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador speaks to reporters after meeting with Mexico's President Enrique Pena Nieto at the National Palace in Mexico City, Tuesday, July 3, 2018. The president-elect met with the current leader to discuss his transition to office in December, aiming to ensure an orderly transfer of power after a heated and polarizing campaign. Marco Ugarte AP Photo
A man who is retired from the military and had PTSD threatened to commit a “Las Vegas” style shooting before leading officers on a high-speed chase, deputies said.
According to the Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office, reports of 35-year-old Christopher James Bleavins of Lakewood making threats began coming in to dispatchers around 4 p.m. Wednesday.
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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Huntsville Utilities will close both westbound lanes of Oakwood Avenue between Washington Street and Virginia Boulevard for service and repair work. The lane closures will start at 8 a.m. and last up to six hours.
Several workers will be present for the repairs, so please use extreme caution if you plan to drive through the area, or use an alternate route.
If an alternate route is not available for you, please expect shifting traffic patterns and possible delays.
Police today seized fake notes with face value of Rs 6.17 lakh from a car in Golpangri near here and arrested a 23-year-old man.
On a tip-off, police intercepted the car and found the counterfeit currencies of Rs 100 denomination from a bag, said district superintendent of police, Ramnath Pokale.
Police arrested one Shaikh Sameer Shaikh Munna (23) from the car and are investigating further.
According to the officer, the notes were meant to be circulated in Jalna city.
A case has been registered against Munna under various sections of the IPC.
POWELL RIVER, B.C.- The Powell River RCMP made a significant drug bust on the Tla’amin First Nation reserve earlier this month.
On December 1st, police executed a search warrant at a home on the reserve. During their search, Mounties found heroin, cocaine and oxycodone.
A man was arrested and later released on the condition to appear in court.
In a release, Constable Ron Palmquist said the RCMP has laid drug trafficking charges against thirteen people in the Powell River area so far in 2017, and found over $60,000 in cash.
The drugs found were mostly cocaine and heroin and came out to an approximate street level amount of $60,000.
“The Powell River RCMP stand committed to keeping our streets and community safe,” said Palmquist.
“The police always urge the public to come forward with any information in regards to drug offences.”
Anyone with information on this crime is asked to call the Powell River RCMP or CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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Crossroads counts down the Top 20 favorites of 2016 to kick off a month-long look back at the best of the past year. More favorites; other honorees, nominees and special projects; tributes to artists who passed away in the past year and more in store on Crossroads throughout January. See the Crossroads page of our website at kmuw.org for the full list of 2016 favorites from Crossroads and our other KMUW music shows.
A lawyer for a man accused of setting off bombs in New Jersey and New York City wants charges related to a shootout dismissed.
Report Of Man Sleeping In His Vehicle Turns Into A Chase And Arrest
The Minot Man Was Spotted In Polk County Early Monday Morning
POLK COUNTY, Minn. — A report of a man sleeping in his vehicle sets off a chase in Polk County.
Deputies say 24-year-old Brady Werre of Minot had just woken up and drove off as deputies attempted to stop him.
It happened early Monday at the intersection of Polk County 46 and Highway 2.
The pursuit ended near Mentor after officers used a PIT maneuver to stop the vehicle.
Werre was taken into custody and is facing charges.
The investigation is ongoing.
LAHORE: Around 43 suspects, including Afghan nationals were arrested in a search operation in Lahore, late Tuesday night.
According to reports, the officers carried out raids in various areas to hunt for accomplices of Lahore blast culprit and detained 40 Afghanis.
Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) police has also shifted the affected DSNG van of private news channel and mazda to police station for further investigation.
Forensic official said that despite of various parts of human body were recovered from the blast spot, it’s difficult to identify the terrorist.
Two people walking through a wooded area of Henry County made a gruesome discovery after finding a man's body Saturday afternoon.
The body of 58 year-old Robert Ezra Craddock was found around 3:15 p.m. along a walking trail in a wooded area near Acacia Drive in Stockbridge.
Investigators say Craddock's body had been there for 24 to 48 hours.
They were unable to find any obvious injuries to Craddock but an autopsy is scheduled for Tuesday to determine the exact cause of death.
Stay with CBS46 News for updates.
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(Reuters) Greatness loves company, and Steve Kerr believes the Golden State Warriors are perfecting that very approach to team-building.
The Warriors begin the defense of the their championship in the NBA Finals yesterday at Oracle Arena, with LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers opposing Kerr’s club for the fourth consecutive season.
“I just think that when you have a great player on your team, it’s a lot easier. The game becomes easier,” Kerr said. “With our team, we’re not a one-man show. We’ve got a lot of guys who can take over games, but it has to fit. The pieces have to fit. What I like about our team is our guys are very unselfish. They’re all — they all fit together well and they play off of each other. We found a nice group.”….
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Milwaukee’s own Thriftones are known for genre-diverse tunes that sound both familiar and surprising. Their music is at times funky, bluesy, soft and aggressive, depending on the tune. Self-described as “folkadelic,” the four-piece folk-rockers have been a staple in the local music scene since 2011. The Memphis, Tenn.-based rock band Avon Dale will open for them at this show.
March 19 (Reuters) - Beijing Unistrong Science & Technology Co Ltd:
* SAYS JV AND ITS UNIT RECEIVE CONTRACTS TOTALLING 692.1 MILLION YUAN ($109.30 million) AS OF MARCH 19 Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2IAZxQy Further company coverage: ($1 = 6.3321 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina — Denny Hamlin and Matt Kenseth will lead the field to green for Sunday’s Bank of America 500 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Completing the top five are Kevin Harvick, Kyle Busch and Clint Bowyer.
Here’s where the remaining 12 playoff drivers will start the race.
Denny Hamlin – pole
Matt Kenseth – second
Kevin Harvick – third
Kyle Busch – fourth
Brad Keselowski – sixth
Chase Elliott – seventh
Kyle Larson – 10th
Ryan Blaney – 15th
Martin Truex Jr. – 17th
Jamie McMurray – 18th
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. – 22nd
Jimmie Johnson – 25th
Click here for the full starting lineup.
A Wichita Falls man ended up behind bars Tuesday, all because he swiped a burrito from United.
Joshua Daniel Cantrell, 39-years-old, reportedly stole a burrito from an oven at the United Supermarket on Jacksboro Highway. When police arrived, they found Cantrell riding his bike in the area.
According to KAUZ, Cantrell became upset when the officers questioned him, expressing disbelief that United would prosecute him for stealing a burrito. Officers reported that when Cantrell put his hands on the vehicle's hood to be searched, he placed a drug pipe on the vehicle.
As Cantrell had prior run-ins with law enforcement, he was arrested and charged with "Theft under $2,500 with two previous convictions".
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By Andrew Chung
(Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday refused to hear an appeal by a Georgia security guard who said she was harassed and forced from her job because she is a lesbian, avoiding an opportunity to decide whether a federal law that bans gender-based bias also outlaws discrimination based on sexual orientation.
The justices left in place a lower court ruling against Jameka Evans, who had argued that workplace sexual orientation discrimination violates Title VII of the landmark Civil Rights Act of 1964. Workplace protections are a major source of concern for advocates of rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.
(Reporting by Andrew Chung; Editing by Will Dunham)
MARKHAM — A fencer from Beamsville is dominating on a national level.
Malcolm McLeod of Brock University captured the Eastern Canadian Fencing Championships held at the Markham PanAm Centre recently.
In his second year at Brock, McLeod continued his foil fencing success with a national university title from last season.
“Malcolm is adept at the weapon of foil because it encompasses speed, agility and deep technical strategies,” said Brock fencing coach Tim Stang. “It's much like playing chess while sprinting. He is exceptionally talented and has an initiate ability to analyze his opponents are weaknesses.”
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Firefighters are battling a 30-acre fire that is “burning at a critical rate” in the Anza area on Wednesday afternoon, officials said.
The fire was reported at 2:20 p.m. near Benton Road and Crams Corner Drive, according to Cal Fire and the Riverside County Fire Department.
A photo from the scene shows smoke billowing high into the sky.
No evacuation orders have been issued. About 100 firefighters as well as air resources are on scene, officials stated.
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DUBAI, April 6 Dubai's Drake & Scull International (DSI) plans to begin talks with banks in May about its existing debt and seek financial backing for new projects, Chief Executive Wael Allan told Reuters on Thursday.
The builder has sent non-disclosure agreements to its lenders and will continue to do so until mid-April, Allan said in a phone interview.
DSI aims to discuss the rescheduling of payments on existing debt and to seek support for its 2017-2021 business plan, he said.
It appointed PricewaterhouseCoopers in December as a strategic and financial advisor to assist with "examining the company's capital structure and financial liabilities".
(Editing by Jason Neely)
× Eversource: Over 550 people experiencing power outages in New Britain
NEW BRITAIN — Eversource reports over hundreds of people are currently experiencing power outages Wednesday afternoon.
New Britain police said a car ran into a pole on 1813 Stanley Street. Eversource, at this time, reports that a total of 579 people are without power. It is unknown if the crash has any connection with the power outages.
New Britain police said they are currently assisting the situation. FOX61 has a crew headed to the scene and will update you as soon as information comes in.
A Brazilian court has given Vale (VALE +1.7% ) and BHP Billiton (BHP +1.7% ) an additional 66 days to resolve a multibillion-dollar settlement regarding their Samarco joint venture in the 2015 tailings dam failure that killed 19 people.
Vale and BHP must negotiate a settlement of the $47.6B and $6.1B public civil claims relating to the dam failure by June 25; the companies in November also received a 150-day extension to negotiate the settlement.
Operations at Samarco remain suspended as talks continue with the government to obtain the required environmental licenses, but media reports have said Vale believes Samarco could restart later this year.
The Lehigh Valley Phantoms are set for the postseason for the first time in eight seasons, and they'll have home ice advantage as they embark on a tough first round matchup against the rival Hershey Bears. The Atlantic Division was the toughest division in the AHL this season, and much like the Metropolitan Division playoffs in the NHL, it's unfortunate that only one of four teams -- the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, the Providence Bruins, the Bears and the Phantoms - will come out of this side of the bracket.
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Historian Niall Ferguson looked at European co-operation, amid independence calls in Scotland and Catalonia.
He spoke to This Week host Andrew Neil and panellists Liz Kendall and Michael Portillo.
REGINA — Defensive back Kacy Rodgers II was released by the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Saturday to pursue an NFL opportunity.
The 25-year-old spent the last two seasons with the Roughriders and played in 25 regular-season games.
Rodgers had 74 defensive tackles, one quarterback sack and one interception which he returned 50 yards for a touchdown. He added 12 defensive tackles in two playoff games in 2017.
Rodgers was set to become a free agent on Feb. 13.
Saskatchewan also released defensive back Erick Dargan, who played nine regular-season games in 2017 for the team.
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BRUSSELS (AP) — The chief of the European border and coast guard agency says migrant deaths in the Mediterranean on the Libya-to-Italy smuggling route have increased to a record level despite ever more rescue vessels trying to prevent mass drownings.
Frontex Executive Director Fabrice Leggeri said Wednesday "we face a kind of sad paradox" that as the international community increases efforts to send more rescue ships close to Libya, smuggling rings pack ever more people onto unseaworthy boats and push them out toward the open sea.
He said the recorded number of migrant drowning deaths in 2016 — 4,579 — might be much less than the true loss of life. He says this "is tragic and the reasons are well known: the number of migrants now (arriving) on very small dinghies."
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Usha Sood, M.D., was arraigned Thursday in 54B District Court in Ingham County, according to a news release from the Michigan attorney general's office. The 72-year-old owns and operates Harper Dermatology at 18285 E. 10 Mile Road.
Judge Andrea Larkin set bond at $250,000 and ordered Sood to surrender her passport. Her next court appearance is scheduled Feb. 9.
The state launched an investigation after receiving a tip through the health care fraud hotline. Former employees of Sood are alleged to have quit their jobs after learning of her billing practices.
A new story in the Hollywood Reporter points out that six different television networks have had a change of leadership in 2017, and in every case, the companies have replaced a white male with another white male. So while there's lots of talk of change turning this #MeToo moment, at the top, the status quo seems very much the same. There are some exceptions--Channing Dungy at ABC and Dan Walden at Fox. But at the cable networks at streamers, it's mostly men running the show. Or in the case of Netflix, you've got Cindy Holland in charge of original series, but Ted Sarandos is still very much the public face of the company. In the age of Peak TV there may be more opportunities for women to create content, but there still aren't very many female buyers.
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Beer, music, weddings and fun are all taking place tomorrow at the Pipestem Spa and Event Center for West Virginia’s own Oktoberfest!
The Oktoberfest is taking place tomorrow in Pipestem, and will have beer, food, weddings and live music. The ticket is $28 per person, and can be purchased at the gate. It allows access to the event and unlimited beer.
“This is our second Oktoberfest. We have 60 different beers we have food vendors and food trucks. We have flown our food in from Germany, so we have the same exact food they sell at the Barbarian Oktoberfest. We have free tattoos all day long, and we’ll also have live music all day,” said Anna Ferraraccino, CEO of Pipestem Spa.
The festival is a great way to experience German culture with family and friends. The festival begins at 11 a.m. and ends at 8 p.m.
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FREDERICTON — Bell Canada is locating a national call centre in Fredericton that's expected to create up to 150 jobs over the next five years.
Premier Brian Gallant says it's great news that will help strengthen New Brunswick's information technology sector and the economy.
Bell Canada will be eligible for up to $3.6 million from the province in the form of payroll rebates once the jobs are created and maintained for at least a year.
Bell also announced it is investing $100,000 in the Canadian Institute for Cybersecurity at the University of New Brunswick.
A section of westbound Interstate 20 is closed after a large portion of it buckled, causing a huge bump in the roadway.
The area is near the intersection with Gresham Road in Southeast Atlanta.
Crews have shut down the roadway and a huge backup is being reported in the area.
DeKalb County Police tell CBS46 an underground gas leak caused a defect in the roadway, causing it to buckle.
GDOT reports drivers must get off at exit 63 or the Gresham Road exit, head north to Flat Shoals Road and then west to continue westbound on I-20.
A defense attorney representing Washington Local School Board member, Patrick Hickey, said charges will be filed against him.
Hickey's attorney said he was told by prosecutors that three charges of criminal sexual conduct will be filed, but his client maintains his innocence.
The charges are connected to a re-opened case involving allegations of misconduct while Hickey was teaching at Addison Local Schools.
Prosecutors in Lenawee County say charges have not yet been filed.
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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Newly released law enforcement video shows officers tackling and punching a man in an altercation that led to assault charges against two North Carolina state troopers and a sheriff’s deputy.
Dashboard camera video from one of the first troopers to arrive shows Kyron Hinton standing alone on April 3, moaning and gesturing on a Raleigh street. Officers from multiple agencies then surround him.
Eventually a canine handler approaches, and the dog lunges and gets a mouthful of Hinton’s clothing. The canine handler then tackles Hinton. While Hinton is on the ground, at least one officer can be seen punching him.
The videos were released Wednesday to media outlets who went to court to request they be made public.
Two troopers and a deputy were charged with assault earlier this month.
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In the epic finale to the Maze Runner saga, Thomas leads his group of escaped Gladers on their final and most dangerous mission yet. To save their friends, they must break into the legendary Last City, a WCKD-controlled labyrinth that may turn out to be the deadliest maze of all. Anyone who makes it out alive will get answers to the questions the Gladers have been asking since they first arrived in the maze.
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TAIPEI (Taiwan News) -- A magnitude 4.6 earthquake rattled southeastern Taiwan's Taitung County this morning (May 31) at 9:03 a.m., according to the Central Weather Bureau (CWB).
The epicenter of the quake was located 13.1 kilometers northeast of Taitung County and was measured at a shallow depth of 7.4 kilometers, based on CWB data.
An intensity level of 5 was felt in Central Taitung County, while an intensity level of 1 was felt in Pingtung County, Tainan County, Kaohsiung City and Tainan City.
No injuries were reported at the time of publication.
Located along the so-called Pacific Ring of Fire, Taiwan uses an intensity scale of 1 to 7, which gauges the degree to which a quake is felt in a specific location.
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BOSTON: Kenya's Geoffrey Kirui won the 121st running of the Boston Marathon in an unofficial time of two hours nine minutes and 36 seconds to win the men's race on Monday, holding off a final challenge from American Galen Rupp in the last mile.
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Monday's MEDICINE BALL CARAVAN on KRVS (11am-noon Central Standard on 88.7FM locally or krvs.org) hits the newest from Son Volt, Parquet Courts, The Ed Palermo Big Band and The Microscopic Septet. Also: some Bill Charlap Trio, Patti Smith Group, Bruce Springsteen, Buzzcocks, King Khan & the Shrines, Paul Revere & the Raiders, King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard, Calexico and Eels.
In this Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017 file photo, Oklahoma state Rep. Dan Kirby, R-Tulsa, speaks on the floor of the Oklahoma House in Oklahoma City. The House voted to seat Kirby, who rescinded a letter of resignation he submitted after being named in a sexual harassment complaint.
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Foster (ankle) will not play in Sunday's game against the Colts, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Foster is still yet to practice since suffering the ankle injury in Week 1, so his absence Sunday comes as no real surprise. However, coach Kyle Shanahan appears to be optimistic that Foster can return to practice next week and return to the field against the Redskins.
WILLEMSTAD – A new majority in parliament consisting of the parties MFK, Korsou di Nos Tur, Pueblo Soberano, Marilyn Moses of Movementu Progresivo and the Independent MP Edward Braam called an urgent meeting to elect a new President of Parliament.
The factions of PAR and MAN are not present during the meeting.
The MP for MFK Gilmar Pisas was elected as the new President of Parliament and Norberto Ribeiro as Vice-President.
The meeting was originally called for Friday but the new majority was not willing to wait.
The new majority also indicated that they will file a motion of no confidence against the government of Prime Minister Hensley Koeiman. They indicated that they will install their own interim government to continue until the upcoming elections. The interim government will consist of professionals.
Wall scored 19 points (9-14 FG, 1-2 3Pt) while adding six assists in 24 minutes during Friday's preseason win over the Knicks.
He also committed five turnovers, but it was still a strong exhibition debut for the All-Star. Wall is coming off the best season of his career, and in an Eastern Conference that suddenly appears more wide open than it's been since LeBron James returned to Cleveland, the 27-year-old has all the motivation he needs to continue elevating his game.
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — Operating the San Francisco Giants video board at a game is like running a television production.
There’s a director, producer, technical producer, and an audio person.
Before Wednesday’s game against the Kansas City Royals, KRON4 had a chance to tour behind the scenes of a Giants video production.
The videos appears on the big screen past center field.
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ALAMEDA, Calif. — The Oakland Raiders have signed free agent quarterback Josh Johnson to compete for the backup position.
The team also officially announced the signing of cornerback Shareece Wright on Monday. Wright said last week he had agreed to join the Raiders.
Wright spent last season in Buffalo, where he had one interception and five passes defenced in 12 games.
Johnson is an Oakland native and was drafted by Tampa Bay in Raiders coach Jon Gruden’s last season there in 2008. Johnson has spent time with 10 teams and started five games. He has completed 96 of 177 passes for 1,042 yards, five touchdowns and 10 interceptions and a 57.7 passer rating.
Johnson hasn’t thrown a pass in the NFL since 2011 and will compete with Connor Cook to become Derek Carr’s backup.
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WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump says OPEC is "doing little to help" rising gas prices and claims "if anything, they are driving prices higher."
Trump tweeted Wednesday: "The OPEC Monopoly must remember that gas prices are up & they are doing little to help. If anything, they are driving prices higher as the United States defends many of their members for very little $'s. This must be a two way street. REDUCE PRICING NOW!"
Last month, members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries cartel agreed to pump 1 million barrels more crude oil daily, a move that should help contain the recent rise in global energy prices. However, summer months in the U.S. usually lead to increased demand for oil, boosting the price of gasoline in a midterm election year.
A pedestrian died Monday after being struck by a car while walking on a sidewalk in Villeray.
According to the Montreal police, a 72-year-old man drove over the sidewalk on the north side of L.-O.-David St., near Papineau Ave., and struck a 65-year-old man.
Preliminary information gathered by investigators suggests the driver might have stepped on the gas pedal instead of the brake while trying to park along the street.
The incident occurred around 11:20 a.m. The victim was brought to a nearby hospital, but died soon after.
The driver met with investigators following the incident. No charges had been laid as of Monday evening.
Prepare your bodies for NEW Christmas music from Nick, Drew, Jeff and Justin…and THEY ARE GOING ON TOUR!
Today's forecast… A post shared by Nick Lachey (@nicklachey) on Aug 10, 2017 at 9:09am PDT
“Let It Snow” will be out on October 13th. Nick Lachey said with the band’s 20th anniversary happening this year, it seemed like the perfect time to work on a new Christmas album. A 31-date holiday tour is kicking off November 10th in Iowa and stops by the Louisville Palace on December 6th! Some of the closest dates:
Dec. 6 — Louisville, KY @ Palace Theater
Dec. 8 — St. Petersburg, FL @ Mahaffey Theatre
Dec. 9 — Miami, FL @ Magic City Casino
Dec. 10 — West Palm Beach @ Kravis Center for the Performing Arts
Dec. 11 — Sarasota, FL @ Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
Dec. 13 — Elkhart, IN @ Lerner Theatre
Dec. 14 — Northfield, OH @ Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park
Dec. 15 — Cincinnati, OH @ Aronoff Center
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Like it or not speed bumps are an essential part of our road infrastructure especially in built-up places like near schools [Business Insider UK] reports non-Newtonian liquid filled speed bumps are being tested in Spain, Israel and Germany.
Traditional speed bumps do have their drawbacks; damage to the underside of low vehicles is common. While they should be uniform in dimensions, in practice they can vary significantly, making driving over unfamiliar bumps a bit unpredictable. This is all set to change with non-Newtonian bumps which are soft to drive over at slow speeds but for speeding drivers they harden up and act more like traditional bumps. This gives drivers following the letter of the law a better driving experience whilst still deterring speeding drivers..
Non-Newtonian materials are nothing new but we think this is a great way of purposing these type of materials. Roads are getting smart whether you like it or not. It’s time to embrace technology and improve our commutes.
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Today we learned that Ian and Dave had quite the night at Bastille. Ian saw a woman miraculously get up from her wheelchair and Dave had dinner with Bossy Rossy before the show where he ordered the expensive items on the list and then split. Also, Dave gives us his impression of Bossy Rossy eating octopussies. Mahoney proves to be victorious yet again in Sexy or Salty Spanish Lessons with Sylvia. Our Question of the Day was: would you ever date someone wealthy for an “easy life”.
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Baku. 16 November. REPORT.AZ/ “It’s impossible to predict the earthquake. What is known in advance that Azerbaijan territory is a seismic area and earthquake may occur any time.”
The head of press service of the Republican Seismic Survey Center (RSSC) of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences (ANAS) Vusala Rafiqqizi told Report.
She said the aftershocks of 6.0 mainshock was recorded in Aghdam territory on November 15 at 23:48 still continue: “As tremors still continue, we can’t say their total number. Most aftershocks are not felt, they happen to be close to 3.0 magnitude.”
Spokesperson said that aftershocks may last several days even a month: “Yesterday’s mainshock was strong. But it was not destructive. The destruction of structures that were built without adhering to construction regulations is understandable. Azerbaijan is located in a seismic zone, happening of tremors in the country any time is normal.”
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× HPD investigates officer-involved car accident in SW Houston
HOUSTON – The Houston Police Department is investigating an officer-involved car accident in southwest Houston Saturday morning.
The accident happened around 12 a.m. in the 2200 block of Eldridge Parkway.
An SUV HPD patrol unit was traveling north on Eldridge Parkway when a gray Toyota Camry allegedly failed to yield at a stop sign and crossed in front of the SUV.
The SUV then struck the Camry on the driver’s side, police said. The driver of the Camry was transported to Memorial Hermann with minor injuries and the officer did not suffer any injuries.
An unlucky gravedigger lost consciousness and fell into a freshly dug grave he made
Manuel Gomes, 56, fell into the pit after blacking out and lay unnoticed for several hours inside the freshly-dug grave before a passer-by spotted him and dialled 999.
Efforts by paramedics to revive him failed and he was pronounced dead in hospital. It is not yet clear why he lost consciousness and fell into the empty grave.
The bizarre incident happened on Monday at a cemetery in Freixo near the northern town of Ponte de Lima.
Goalkeeper Hugo Lloris of France (L) and Kylian Mbappe of France (C) react after the FIFA World Cup 2018 round of 16 soccer match between France and Argentina in Kazan, Russia, June 30, 2018. EPA-EFE/YURI KOCHETKOV
Spanish powerhouse Real Madrid released a statement Wednesday in order to categorically deny it is interested in signing emerging France star Kylian Mbappé Lottin.
In an unusual effort to quell rumors linking the Liga giant with the Paris-Saint Germain star, Madrid said it lamented the unverified information circulating in the sporting media.
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The big day is finally here as the U.S. Men’s National Team faces a do-or-die match with a World Cup on the line.
After picking up just one point in September, the U.S. faces a vital match against Panama in Orlando on Friday evening. As things stand, the U.S. sits fourth in the Hex, one point behind the third-place Canaleros and level on points with fifth-place Honduras.
For those looking for some pregame reading, check out the SBI Pregame Tailgate for a look back at the past few days. The match will be shown on ESPN 2.
The SBI staff will be offering updates and analysis in the comments section below, so feel free to follow along, and as always, please feel free to share your own thoughts and opinions below.
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In the Weekend Report we looked at how the dollar's weekly cycle set-up has us expecting a left translated daily cycle formation. Today I want to point out some bearish dollar signals.
First off I want to point out that the dollar has established a daily downtrend. It will remain in a downtrend until it can close above the upper daily cycle band.
Second, the True Strength Indicator has reached a level that has previously seen the dollar's cycle roll over.
The next signal looks at the money flow. For this we need to switch to the ETF UUP
There has been a huge bearish money flow as the dollar is in the process of printing a lower high.
The was a similar huge bearish money flow the last time the dollar printed a lower high before its declining into its yearly cycle low.
And the dollar is in its timing band to seek out its yearly cycle low...
Indian American Vishal Shah, 22, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for killing his father two years ago.
According to an NJ.com report, Shah plead guilty on a charge of aggravated manslaughter back in March saying that he shot his father Pradipkum Shah, 53, with a .25-caliber handgun on June 10, 2016, in their house in Sayreville, New Jersey.
Shah will be in prison until 2040 when 85 percent of his punishment will be over and may be eligible for parole.
Shah told NJ.com that he had called 911, telling the dispatcher that his younger brother had found their father “unresponsive with ‘blood around.’”
The father died the day after at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick while Shah was arrested two days later after authorities found the gun in his possession.
NBC New York reports that there is currently no motive of the shooting.
A demonstration of the work of municipal police in Chaguanas yesterday led to two people being arrested or selling marijuana. The Chaguanas Borough Corporation had staged a demonstration of the work of the municipal police to address complaints from the burgesses of a variety of illegal activities along the Chaguanas Main Road and environs.
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HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – Harrisburg police are investigating a deadly shooting.
Officers were called to the 400 block of South 16th Street for a report of shots fired around 5:45 p.m. Tuesday. They found a 22-year-old man lying on the street with gunshot wounds.
The man was taken to Geisinger Holy Spirit Hospital where he was declared dead.
Anyone with information is asked to call Harrisburg police at 717-558-6900.
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Facebook shares tumbled Monday following reports that user data had been inappropriately obtained. Cambridge Analytica, whose clients included Donald Trump's presidential campaign, reportedly used the data of 50 million Facebook users without their permission. (Published 2 hours ago)
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CLEVELAND, Ohio -- You never know what kids will repeat after they hear an adult say it. In this case, we've asked them to do just that.
Working with the golden rule that everything is more entertaining hearing a kid say it, we collected some of Indians manager Terry Francona's quotes from Thursday's Game 1 press conference following Cleveland's 4-0 win over the Yankees and asked kids to do their best Francona impersonations.
Whether it's describing pitching, game philosophy or general life advice, these kids really give it their all when it comes to bringing Fancona's words to life. Check it out in the video above.
Harpur was promoted from AHL Beleville on Friday.
With Erik Karlsson (foot) and Johnny Oduya (lower body) both dealing with injuries heading into Saturday's tilt against the Red Wings, the team will add an insurance option along the blue line.However, Harpur doesn't figure to have much upside from a fantasy perspective, collecting just one assist over 11 career NHL contests.
West Jones Elementary students took a break from class to break a sweat.
Health and wellness program Move to Learn visited the school to teach students how to eat right, relax and get moving. The initiative encourages students to take a few five-minute exercise breaks throughout the day to improve productivity and reduce stress. Move to Learn is grant-funded and free to all Mississippi classrooms.
Amy Lipovetsty, a Move to Learn educator, said the program is the perfect way to re-energize students. The program also deals with ways to handle stress and bullies.
"This allows them to have that extra tool or technique," Lipovetsty said.
Move to Learn supports Mississippi's College and Career-Ready Standards. Watch an educational video from the program here.
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A Lamar woman was arrested and charged with allegedly stealing a person's car to get away with more than $1,688 worth of items - but then did something odd.
Sumter County Sheriff's deputies say 35-year-old Heather Lee Adeeb stole clothing, household items, tools, and jewelry from a home on Stern Drive on March 3. Deputies also accuse Adeeb of stealing the victim's car to take the stolen items away - only to return the car to the victim.
The total amount of the items stolen was $1,688, deputies said.
Adeeb was charged with burglary and use of a vehicle without permission.
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The Zhejiang and Guangxi Liaison Units of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government opened today.
The units have been established under the Hong Kong Economic & Trade Offices in Shanghai and Guangdong to further strengthen Hong Kong's ties with the provinces, enhance government-to-government work, and provide support for Hong Kong residents and companies in the areas.
The Zhejiang unit’s temporary office is located at Room 743, 7/F, Tower A, China Resources Building, 1366 Qianjiang Road, Jianggan District, Hangzhou (Tel: (86 571) 2809 3787; Email: zjlu@sheto.gov.hk).
The Guangxi unit’s temporary office is located at Room 502, Red Forest Hotel (Nanning), No.129, Minzu Avenue, Nanning (Tel: (86 771) 2611 228; Email: gxlu@gdeto.gov.hk).
The Virginia State Police issued a senior alert earlier this morning on behalf of Arlington police looking for a missing woman. Olga Ann Price, 84, was last seen on April 14 at 8:30 p.m. at 1910 N. Randolph Street.
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Devils dropped in Neosho
West Memphis suffers first loss of the season to Maumelle in Classic
West Memphis School District The West Memphis Blue Devils lost their first game of the season Thursday in the semifinals of the Neosho (Mo.) Classic, falling 67-56 to Maumelle. The loss drops West Memphis to 10-1 on the season. The Blue Devils were set to play in thirdplace game this weekend to close out the Classic.
In the loss, ninth-grader Chris Moore recorded another double-double, leading the Blue Devils in scoring with 14 points and also hauling down 11 rebounds. Kelsey Hubbard, a junior, added 11 points.
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James Alex Fields Jr. is seen via video link from jail as he appears before Judge Robert Downer and Commonwealth attorneys Nina-Alice Antony (2nd R) and Warner Chapman (R) in an artists rendering of his bail hearing at the Charlottesville City Court in Charlottesville, Virginia, August 14, 2017. REUTERS/William Hennessy Jr.
Bloomberg gives $4.5M to UN climate body, softening US cuts
BERLIN (AP) — Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg is donating $4.5 million to the United Nations body that oversees climate change negotiations.
Bloomberg, who has long championed the fight against global warming, will make up the shortfall in the agency's budget caused by U.S. funding cuts.
Congress cut funding for the Bonn, Germany-based UNFCCC from $7.5 million in previous years to $3 million this year.
Bloomberg's charitable foundation linked the donation to the billionaire philanthropist's effort, with California Gov. Jerry Brown, to show that the United States remains committed to the Paris climate accord despite President Donald Trump's plan to withdraw from the agreement.
In a statement late Sunday, Bloomberg Philanthropies said further donations would be made if the U.S. fails to pay its share of the budget in 2019.
RCMP in northern Manitoba are investigating the death of a 32-year-old as a homicide, after the man was found unresponsive in a home Friday morning.
Officers were called to the home in Pukatawagan, about 700 kilometres northwest of Winnipeg, at 5:20 a.m.
The man they found there was transported to the local nursing station, where he died.
RCMP said another 32-year-old man from Pukatawagan is in custody but no charges have been laid.
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This could be Mickey Callaway's starting rotation
New Mets manager Mickey Callaway has plenty of talented hurlers on staff. The only problem is most of them have been out for an extended amount of time with various injuries.
Callaway, a pitching coach by nature, hopes to solve some of those problems with his new training regime and approach to pitching.
For now, the Mets have six or seven hurlers who could be starters. Here are five who could be in Callaway's rotation, and the first man out of the bullpen just in case he is needed.
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NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — A New Jersey woman has sued Wells Fargo Bank, saying she was fired for refusing to participate in a scheme to manipulate accounts and sell products that weren't in customers' best interest. Melinda Bini filed a lawsuit in state court in New Jersey on April 5 against the bank and three supervisors ...
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Day 91 of the 30th Alaska Legislature’s First Regular Session
9:00 a.m. – Senate Finance Committee | Live
10:30 a.m. – House Floor Session | Live
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After Georgia deputies found a car parked halfway on a grassy median, they asked the boozy-smelling driver, Shawn Patrick Tippins, to perform roadside sobriety tests, according to his arrest affidavit, reports WJXX ABC News-25 in Jacksonville.
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April 24 (UPI) -- More than 600,000 copies of former FBI Director James Comey's memoir were sold in its first week, publisher MacMillan's Flatiron Books said.
The disclosure comes amid Comey's press tour promoting his book, A Higher Loyalty: Truth, Lies and Leadership. The ex-FBI head has appeared on ABC's "20/20," and segments on national news networks to speak about his time as FBI director.
Hillary' Clinton's memoir, What Happened?, sold 300,000 copies in its first week, the New York Times reported.
Comey's book sales were also higher in its first week than Michael Wolff's book, Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House, which sold 200,000 hardcover copies in its first week of sale, the Times reported based on figures from NPD Bookscan, which tracks 85 percent of print sales.
Comey will appear next on a town hall hosted by CNN and moderated by Anderson Cooper on Wednesday and on Thursday he will be interviewed in a Fox News "Special Report" with Bret Baier.
Turgeon required two surgeries in response to a diagnosis of thoracic outlet syndrome (blood clot) in his right arm, though he's expected to make a full recovery.
This is great news for Turgeon, who reportedly was treated by the same doctor that addressed Lightning superstar Steven Stamkos' own blood-clot condition two years ago. A touted center prospect for the Red Wings, Turgeon is said to need blood thinners "for a few months," but the 22-year-old -- who appeared in five NHL games for his debut season with the Red Wings in 2017-18 -- should be ready by the time training camp rolls around. He should be eager to get going after this recent malady and having produced 14 goals, 18 assists and a plus-13 rating through 69 games with AHL Grand Rapids.
WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House says President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron have exchanged condolences for attacks in both their countries.
Macron expressed his sympathies over the shooting spree Sunday in Las Vegas. Trump conveyed his condolences regarding a knife attack in Marseille, France, the same day. Two women were stabbed to death.
The White House says the two leaders discussed joint counterterrorism operations in Africa and ways to denuclearize the Korean Peninsula. They spoke, too, of ways to keep Iran from making or obtaining nuclear weapons.
3rd Circ. Leaves Off-Track Betting Incentives In NJ's Hands
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 10:40 PM EST) -- The Third Circuit has shot down a constitutional challenge from two New Jersey horse racing operators objecting to “forfeiture amendments” that put a deadline and other pressures on operators that had been granted incentives to open off-track betting facilities, finding it was within the state's discretion to nudge them to get off the ground more quickly.
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– John Cena is set to battle Kane next week on Raw. WWE announced the match after Kane attacked Cena on Monday’s episode following Cena calling Undertaker a coward for not answering his challenge for a WrestleMania match:rd.
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– WWE posted the following video celebrating Women’s History Month, which aired during Raw:
ITALIAN club Fiorentina are to rename their training ground the “Centro Sportivo Davide Astori” in honour of their former captain, who died suddenly at the age of 31 earlier this month.
Davide Astori, who played 289 Serie A matches over 10 seasons and won 14 caps for Italy, died of what authorities said was cardiac arrest in his hotel room ahead of a league game against Udinese.
“We’ve made this decision because that was his home,” Fiorentina president Mario Cognigni told Italian media outlet Mediaset.
“He went there every day for training and used to spend time there with his family too.
“We believe that honouring him in this way is the right thing to do so the training ground will now be called Centro Sportivo Davide Astori. We will do it as soon as possible.” The defender’s death left Italian football in shock and thousands of fans turned out along with players and coaches at his funeral on March 8.
SACRAMENTO (AP) — Supporters of a long-shot bid to make California an independent nation are ending their effort to put it to a statewide vote next year.
The secretary of state’s office confirmed Monday that Marcus Ruiz Evans, vice president of the Yes California Independence Campaign, notified officials he intends to withdraw the California Nationhood ballot measure.
The group’s president, Louis Marinelli, says in a message to supporters that he is seeking permanent residence in Russia. He says supporters may try again to separate California from the United States at a later date.
The movement drew extra interest after last year’s election of Republican Donald Trump as president.
Marinelli says the group has nearly 100,000 registered supporters. Supporters needed more than 585,000 signatures by July to put a measure on the ballot.
Syria's people are "so greatly suffering from a war that continues to sow horror and death," Pope Francis said. thousands, Francis called for the support of those working to bring peace to Syrians, who are "so greatly suffering from a war that continues to sow horror and death," he said at the Vatican on Sunday.
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Police looking for a man missing from Wootton have found a body.
Matthew Rudd, 38, was reported missing on Saturday, December 11.
A body was found at the Oakley Weir earlier this afternoon.
The body has yet to be formally identified but Mr Rudd’s family have been informed.
The New England Patriots have been dealing with injuries all season, and Alan Branch is the newest player to join that list.
While playing against the Miami Dolphins on Monday night, Branch left with a knee injury.
I think this is the play Alan Branch got hurt on. pic.twitter.com/ULkjOOSWbW — '03 Kliff Kingsbury (@fearthe_beard11) December 12, 2017
Branch initially left the game in the first quarter, but returned in the second quarter to give it another shot. After a few snaps, he very slowly returned to the locker room. The injury is costly with a limited depth while the Patriots defense deals with injuries to starters like Dont’a Hightower, Kyle Van Noy, Trey Flowers and others.
Fortunately they continue to find players like Adam Butler and Eric Lee that can play big roles on the defensive side of the ball, but the injuries need to slow down if they want to make a deep playoff run.
As the MLB offseason creeps into January, the Minnesota Twins are reportedly asking interested teams to submit their best offers for second baseman Brian Dozier . After a career year, Dozier has been a hot commodity this offseason on the trade market.
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Buckley Country Day School marked the beginning of its 95th year as it reopened its doors to 350 students in grades Toddler through 8 on Sept. 6. In keeping with tradition, students were welcomed back by the 2018 graduating class. In an Academy Awards setting imagined by the senior class, new students, faculty and staff were introduced to the community. Dr. Juhel, Buckley’s headmaster for the past 16 years, reminded students what a privilege the gift of a Buckley education is and how special the diversity of the school community is. “We appreciate and embrace the fact that we are all unique at Buckley,” said Dr. Juhel. “The only thing we should have in common, in fact, is our desire to do well in school and to do good in our communities.”
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The pair moved to the upper part of near-term 0.7600/0.7700 range, following Friday’s rally that confirmed higher base at 0.7600 zone.
Firm bullish setup of daily studies is supportive for break above 0.7700 barrier and final push towards target at 0.7776 (08 Nov peak) to mark full retracement of 0.7776/0.7158 descend.
Initial support lies at 0.7656 (session low) ahead of rising daily Tenkan-sen at 0.7621 that continues to underpin ascend since early Jan and lower breakpoint at 0.7600 (higher base, reinforced by rising 20SMA).
However, extended sideways mode could be expected while the price holds within 0.7600/0.7700 range.
Res: 0.7687; 0.7694; 0.7732; 0.7765
Sup: 0.7656; 0.7621; 0.7600; 0.7568
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The the first eaglet has hatched in a bald eagle's nest in North Fort Myers, Fla. The second egg is expected to hatch any day now.
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April 24 (Reuters) - Hunan Er-Kang Pharmaceutical Co Ltd :
* SAYS 2017 NET PROFIT DOWN 34.3 PERCENT Y/Y Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2HrcbUY Further company coverage: (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
The Republican governor of Massachusetts brought the Democratic governor of Delaware to Springfield Friday to see a school turnaround approach.
Gov. Charlie Baker hosted Gov. John Carney for a roundtable discussion with educators and students at Commerce High School, one of the members of the Springfield Empowerment Zone Program.
The three year old effort to turnaround Springfield’s struggling schools by giving greater autonomy to teachers and principals to shape curriculum, schedule the school day, and craft budgets has been embraced by Baker despite a lack of data to show if works or not.
"If you want people to change and you want them to do something differently, come up with a model that gives them a chance to own it and work collaboratively with their peers," said Baker. " I am pretty bullish on this."
The Massachusetts Teachers Association opposes legislation that could put the turnaround model in other school districts.
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Many gathered for the award banquet.
A local business was honored Saturday for its work in the community.
Western Catholic Union received the 2018 "Friend of Catholic Education" award.
10 years ago, the company started the Quincy Catholic Elementary Schools Foundation, which has now enrolled more than 14-hundred students at local Catholic schools in town.
President and CEO of Western Catholic Union Roger W. Player said he's surprised and honored.
"This fits right in our wheelhouse in terms of fraternal activities," Player said. "One of our focuses is to help Catholic education, so it worked out well for all of us."
The award banquet is just another Catholic Schools week event. The "Friend of Catholic Education" Award was created in 2009.
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lankan journalists and media rights activists have lit candles and held placards to remember dozens of journalists who were killed, abducted or disappeared under a previous government.
C. Dodawatta, convener of the Free Media Movement which organized the vigil, said even after three years in power, the current government has failed to punish those responsible for the crimes and deliver justice to the journalists and their families.
President Maithripala Sirisena came to power in 2015, promising to end a culture of impunity and punish those responsible for the crimes against the journalists.
During former President Mahinda Rajapaksa's tenure, dozens of journalists were killed, abducted and tortured and some fled the country.
Facebook Admits Data-Mining Firm Got Access To Millions Of Users' Personal Information Facebook is under intense pressure after it admitted that Cambridge Analytica, a political data-mining firm, got access to massive amount of user data. A look at why Facebook allows third parties access to its data and what the business objective is.
BEECH GROVE, Ind. (WISH) — Police are on the scene of a shooting in Beech Grove.
It happened just before 10:30 p.m. Saturday at the Beech Grove Bowl on North 2nd Avenue and Albany Street.
Police were first called to the bowling alley in connection with a disturbance that turned into a shooting in the parking lot.
When officers arrived, they found a person shot in the leg, according to Lt. Matt Smith with Beech Grove Police Department.
That person was taken to IU Health Methodist in good condition.
“We had lots of children bowling, families in there bowling, it’s a 24-hour bowling alley, and there were rounds that went into the building from outside,” Smith said.
Another person was injured by broken glass, Smith said.
Police say they’ve identified a suspect but have not made an arrest or filed charges.
According to a witness, a person was shooting firearms in the parking lot toward the building.
Keylor Navas wants to fight for his shirt at Real Madrid.
The La Liga champions have been heavily linked with moves for Manchester United’s David De Gea and Thibaut Courtois, of Chelsea.
It is expected that Real Madrid will have a complete overhaul of their squad in the summer as they struggle to defend their title this year.
However, Navas insists that he does not want to leave the Bernabeu in the near future, although acknowledges one day he will.
And he has warned any potential incomings, be it De Gea or Courtois, that he will be sticking around to fight for the number one shirt.
South Korean prosecutors have again sought a warrant of arrest for Samsung Group chief Lee Jae-yong amidst bribery scandal. Samsung has been embroiled in a bribery and corruption scandal in South Korea which has seen the impeachment of President Park Geun-hye.
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While taking stock of the flood situation, the Chief Secretary directed the DCs of the flood-affected districts to gear up relief and rescue operations on a war footing. He also directed the DCs to keep vigil on relief and rescue operations right from the grassroot level by smoothly coordinating all spheres and to distribute relief material to all the flood-affected people
The Chief Secretary further asked for steps to provide two more NDRF boats in Morigaon district and to make necessary arrangements for aerial survey of the flood-hit areas of Morigaon and Nagaon districts.
He also assured that the Government will take all possible steps for tackling the current flood situation and to render help to the people who have been suffering immensely due to the current wave of floods.
MUMBAI: Singer Justin Bieber's mother Pattie Mallette says she has a "special bond" with his girlfriend Selena Gomez.
Gomez, 25, has rekindled her relationship with Bieber, 23. His mother is happy about their reconciliation.
"I don't know so much about their personal relationship because he doesn't share a whole lot, but I love her. I support anything (he does), if he loves her I love her, and I've met her and we have a special bond so I think she's precious.
"I can't really speak on their relationship, that's between them," Mallette told people.com.
Mallette believes being in a serious relationship keeps Bieber more "grounded".
"I think anyone with real love in their life is more grounded. I think there's so much confusion sometimes and facade in this Hollywood world, and so it's important for us to find the ones that truly care and stick with them," she said.
Gomez split from The Weeknd last month.
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There are major perks that come with being famous. Meeting fans and getting to touch their lives is one of them. This year, some of the sweetest stars, from Dwayne Johnson to Zendaya, are nominated for 2018 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards (tune in on March 25 to see who wins). Join Wonderwall.com as we check out some of the celebs up for KCAs who've done amazing things for their fans, starting with "Wonder Woman" star and favorite movie actress nominee Gal Gadot. The former Israeli soldier comforted a fan at Comic-Con in 2017 during an autograph signing she did with her "Justice League" co-stars. When a young lady burst into tears while meeting Gal, the actress held her hand and said, "There's no reason to cry, all right? Here we are, together." Later, the little girl's mother tweeted that Gal was "so sweet," adding, "Memories of a lifetime!" Keep reading for more endearing moments...
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TUESDAY: Morning temperatures in the 30s, 40s and 50s will climb well into the 60s, 70s and 80s by late afternoon – most of us 5°-15° warmer than average. Mostly to partly sunny conditions will blanket the state with no significant rain or storm chances within statelines. Winds will be stronger late day – expect southwest winds to reach 10-20mph sustained (stronger in and around the higher terrain).
WEDNESDAY: Breezy to windy conditions will be the weather focus as we hit midweek. Temperatures will be near to slightly below where we were to start the week – most of us still in the 60s, 70s and 80s.
THURSDAY & FRIDAY: Strong winds will crank across the state as a cold front drops in from the northeast and a storm crosses to our north. Temperatures will fall 10°-15° compared to Wednesday – some of us even slipping below seasonal averages. We’ll keep an eye out for a few spot storms out east, however, coverage and intensity will be limited.
Venezuela is at risk of becoming a failed state, the vice-president of the United States has warned, as he visited Latin America to tell them that the Washington “will not stand by as Venezuela crumbles.”
Mike Pence, speaking in Colombia on Monday on the first leg of a four-nation Latin American tour, said that the US was concerned that Venezuela could suck the region into a vortex of instability.
On Friday President Donald Trump caused astonishment and alarm by suggesting for the first time that he was considering military intervention in Venezuela, to quell four months of protests against the rule of President Nicolas Maduro.
The Pentagon said quickly that no plans for invasion had been drawn up, and most analysts believe it is highly unlikely that Washington would order its troops into the South American nation, beyond with a possible peacekeeping force.
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RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — More than 600 people attended the christening of Kaleb ‘Baby Buns’ Graves on Easter Sunday.
Kaleb’s parents, Dana Griffin-Graves and Arkell Graves, held their 1-year-old during the service at Zion Apostolic Temple.
Nearly 2,500 people watched a 28-minute video of Kaleb’s christening that was shared on ‘Baby Buns’ Facebook page.
Baby Buns, as he is known after a viral video showed his mom telling her husband she was pregnant with ‘buns in the oven,’ was born prematurely.
He spent nearly a year in the hospital but is now at home with family. 8News has been following his journey since the beginning.
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Chris Wooten is now the Republican nominee for the South Carolina State House of Representatives District 69 seat that was left vacant by former representative Rick Quinn following a corruption investigation.
× ‘Extra Innings’: Producer Dub Cornett goes on the road with the Murray brothers
Dave Hoekstra talks with writer/producer Dub Cornett, who’s currently the executive producer of ‘Extra Innings’, a new Facebook series with Bill Murray and Brian-Doyle Murray, where the brothers explore America’s minor league ballparks. They discuss the genesis of the idea and using social media as a distribution platform, visiting the Charleston Riverdogs in the “path of totality” during the solar eclipse over the summer, and more.
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H&M January sales up 8 pct, less than company's flash estimate
STOCKHOLM, Feb 15 Fashion retailer H&M on Wednesday reported an 8 percent increase in local-currency sales in January, but the pick up was smaller than indicated in a preliminary reading.
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. Firefighters are working to extinguish the flames of a home Monday afternoon at the intersection of Gertrude Avenue and Aaron Street, the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office said.
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Four people have been taken to hospital following a two-car collision in Co Clare this afternoon.
The incident happened at around 1.15pm on the N85 Ennis Bypass at Ashline a short distance from the town.
Two ambulances and three units of the fire brigade from Ennis attended the incident.
Gardaí closed the road at the Rocky Road and Beechpark roundabouts and diverted traffic away from the area.
A male and female occupant from each vehicle have been taken to University Hospital Limerick for treatment.
One woman is believed to have been seriously hurt however it is not thought any of the casualties have sustained life-threatening injuries.
The road is expected to remain closed until about 3.30pm.
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The oceans play a significant role in absorbing greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide along with heat from the atmosphere.
This absorption can help mitigate the early effects of Human emissions of carbon dioxide.
The Atlantic Meridional overturning circulation acts as a conveyor belt of ocean water from Florida to Greenland.
Along the journey north, water near the surface absorbs greenhouse gases, which sink down as the water cools near Greenland.
In this way, the ocean effectively buries the gases deep below the surface.
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A north Arkansas woman was arrested on a first-degree murder charge after a 29-year-old man was fatally stabbed early Sunday, authorities said.
Deputies with the Izard County sheriff's office were called about 1 a.m. to the Gorby community near Calico Rock, according to a news release from the agency.
Joseph Stefka, 29, of Horseshoe Bend was found with a puncture wound to his chest, the sheriff's office said. Stefka was transported to the Izard County Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead on arrival. His body was sent to the state Crime Lab, the release states.
Authorities arrested Cydney Taylor, 23, of Dolph at the scene, according to the sheriff's office. She is being held at the Izard County jail in lieu of $200,000 bond, the department said.
The relationship between Stefka and Taylor was not clear, and the release didn't list a suspected motive.
March 30 China Communications Services Corp Ltd
* FY profit attributable to equity shareholders of company was RMB2,536 million, up by 8.6%
* FY total revenues were RMB88,449 million, up by 9.3%
* Board has proposed to pay a final dividend of RMB0.1098 per share Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
LEWISTON, Maine (AP) - U.S. family-owned promotional products company Geiger is buying the largest family-owned promotional products distributor in the United Kingdom.
CEO Gene Geiger said Monday the merger with BTC Group expands the company's footprint in Europe. The new company, Geiger BTC Group, will have nearly 400 employees.
Financial terms weren't disclosed.
Geiger told the Sun Journal newspaper that the two companies have collaborated in the past, and that BTC's owners let it be known that they were ready to sell.
Both management teams are staying in place.
Geiger will be CEO of the parent company and Frank Murphy, BTC Group's managing director, will run the U.K. subsidiary when the deal closes next month.
March 19 (Reuters) - Guangdong CHJ Industry Co Ltd :
* SAYS IT PLANS TO BUY 74 PERCENT STAKE IN DECLEOR FOR 1.3 BILLION YUAN ($205.38 million) VIA SHARE ISSUE Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2IBmsv1 Further company coverage: ($1 = 6.3297 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
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Mon State authorities recently launched an effort to prevent motorbike taxi drivers from driving on the highway. But police officers, who are responsible for enforcing the policy, have started to demand payments from local drivers in Mudon Township, a motorbike owner told The Irrawaddy.
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Starring Daniel Brühl and Rosamund Pike.
Director: José Padilha
UK release March 9th
A gripping thriller inspired by the true events of the 1976 hijacking of an Air France flight en route from Tel Aviv to Paris, the film depicts the most daring rescue mission ever attempted.
The US title is ” 7 Days in Entebbe”
A young lawyer Nigerian lawyer got more than he imagined after getting assaulted by his former employer for allegedly going to ask for his outstanding salary.
A social media user with the handle @bjspesh shared the story online with the video. According to her, the lawyer who was identified as Mr Olakunle, a graduate of Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU had gone to his former employer to collect his outstanding salary (OLUYOMI OLAWORE LLP) but was escorted out of the office by men of the Special Anti Robbery Squad (SARS) not after receiving a lot of slaps.
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ST. PETE BEACH — Pinellas County Sheriff's detectives are investigating the death of a 7-month-old baby whose mother found him unresponsive in his bed early Saturday morning.
The infant, Mayson K. Wirth, had been treated for a respiratory issue on Thursday at All Children's Hospital, detectives said. His mother, Michelle Wirth, 41, put him to sleep around 10 p.m. on Friday. She woke up early Saturday around 2 a.m. to give him a breathing treatment and put him back to bed.
When she went to give him another treatment at 6 a.m., she told detectives her son was not breathing. She called 911 to come to her St. Pete Beach apartment.
Mayson was transported to the hospital, where died at about 1:30 p.m.
The child had no obvious injuries or signs of trauma, according to the Sheriff's Office.
Sgt. Spencer Gross said the death does not appear suspicious but is still an "open and active investigation."
DAYTON, Ohio — Fire officials say up to 10 infants have been relocated safely away from smoke in a southwest Ohio hospital.
Dayton District Fire Chief James Rose tells the Dayton Daily News that Miami Valley Hospital staffers moved the babies from the Berry Women’s Center before firefighters arrived in response to the smoke. He says the smoke came from an overheated motor and that crews were able to clear the smoke with ventilation.
Rose said early Monday that most of the smoke was contained from spreading.
He says there were no injuries.
Britain will seek to retain a temporary customs union with the EU for at least two years after Brexit to prevent border chaos, David Davis has announced.
The Brexit Secretary will on Tuesday publish a paper in which he agrees not to implement any new free trade deals until after an "interim" transition period.
The document will state that Britain is seeking "freest and most frictionless possible trade in goods between the UK and the EU".
The move is intended to reassure businesses that they will not face a "cliff-edge" after Brexit and face tariffs on goods and new customs checks when the UK leaves the EU in March 2019.
However Mr Davis will insist that the UK can use the time to formally negotiate and sign free trade deals with nations outside the EU that will be implemented afterwards.
× Sheriff: Courthouse workers ‘allowed’ men to sexually assault woman in cell, should be fired
MARKHAM — The Cook County Sheriff is calling for nine employees of the Markham Courthouse to be fired after a woman who was detained in a holding cell there was sexually assaulted by two men who were also detainees.
After the 52-year-old woman reported the sexual assault, the sheriff’s office launched an investigation into how the men got access to her, according to a statement released Friday.
Two men, Hamidullah Tribble, 21, and Nelson Drake, 29, were charged with criminal sexual assault. The Sherriff’s Office also subsequently reached a settlement with the victim for $3.25 million, the statement said.
Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart is now calling for nine Markham Courthouse staff members “determined to have allowed the sexual assault” to be fired.
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A woman in a mobility scooter caused a stir for drivers as she slowly careened between cars on busy Elvis Presley Boulevard and onto Interstate 55 in Memphis over the weekend.
Towanna Murphy caught the incident on Facebook Live as she tried to slow down other drivers and get the woman to pull over.
She said later she was scared for the woman as she recorded it, according to WREG.
But the woman wearing a large hat, who appears to have flowers and an oxygen tank on her scooter, kept on going through a red light at Brooks Road.
By the time she got on the ramp to I-55 north, other drivers began surrounding her.
A police officer was waiting for her on the interstate and she attempted to evade the officer.
By 8:30 p.m., police at the scene strapped the scooter to the back of a squad car and drove away.
There was no word from police Friday on who the woman is or whether she might face any charges.
Holman Jenkins has provided the perfect one-word description for bureaucrats—myrmidons (“Why the AT&T Case Suddenly Matters,” Business World, May 12). The problem with our myrmidons, in this case, is whether they know to whom they are supposed to be loyal. Their loyalty should be to the taxpayer, but I fear it is to the Democrats to whom they overwhelmingly pledge their alms. Here is hoping some people beside the choir are reading Mr. Jenkins.
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HIGASHISHIRAKAWA, Japan (AP) — A U.S. Marine who served in the Pacific during World War II is in a remote village in Japan to return a flag he took from the body of a fallen Japanese soldier 73 years ago.
Marvin Strombo knew the calligraphy-covered flag was more than a keepsake of the war. It was a treasure that would fill a void for the dead man’s family, but Strombo didn’t know how deep that void was.
The flag he is to hand over to Sadao Yasue’s siblings Tuesday will be the first trace of their brother. The Japanese authorities only gave them a wooden box containing a few rocks, a substitution for the remains that have never been returned.
Strombo has said he also plans to explain to them how their brother died.
Four people have been arrested following a series of co-ordinated drugs raids in Wisbech today.
Officers searched three addresses in the town centre in response to intelligence suggesting illegal substances were being sold to and traded by children.
Drugs raid at New Bell Lane in Wisbech
The arrested people are being held on suspicion of possessing drugs with intent to supply.
The operation relates to the trade in a new form of drug known as grenades, which mix a number of different substances.
A quantity of drugs, as well as drug paraphernalia, was also seized.
Inspector Ian Lombardo, of Cambridgeshire Police, said: “This whole operation came through the fact of intelligence we’ve received from the public in relation to children purchasing drugs from these addresses and dealing for the occupant.”
Drugs raid at New Bell Lane in Wisbech
He said the case related to teenagers but could not give specific details.
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‘Quiet hour’ to make shopping easier for people with autism
by Beatrice Credi - 2017.02.15
The supermarket chain Tesco is trying out a ‘quiet hour’ for people with autism. In order to make the experience of shopping less noisy and overwhelming, it has started a six week trial where the automatic doors will stay open, music will be switched off, lights will be dimmed, there will be no staff stacking shelves and no annoy announcements. As well as the environmental changes to shops, staff are also given training about awareness of autism. At the moment, it’s happening between 9am and 10am on Saturdays at a store in Crawley, West Sussex, but could be rolled out to more shops if it proves a success. Asda in Manchester started offering “quiet hours” last year, which were popular.
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KFC GMC United emerged victorious in this year’s Spider Cup, following a 2-1 victory over Sports Locker Northern United Sunday evening on the Gros Islet Playing Field. Rohan did not play many games in the preliminary round because of his work schedule. However, you could say he saved his best for last, by scoring in the semifinals and then on Sunday when it counted most – he scored both goals in a 2-1 win over Sports Locker Northern United. Victory was sweet for Rohan and his teammates, due to the fact over the years Northern United teams have always dominated football in Gros Islet. Not this time!
HOUSTON - Major League Baseball announced the remainder of the start times for the four division series.
If necessary, the Red Sox will host the Astros in Game 4 of the American League Division Series on Monday at 1:08 p.m.
However, if the ALDS between the Yankees and Indians is already over, Monday's Red Sox-Astros game will be at 7:08 p.m.
The series will move back to Houston (again, if necessary) for Game 5 on Wednesday at 4:08 p.m. ET, and 8:08 p.m. ET if the Yankees and Indians series is finished.
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Image copyright Google Image caption Richard Spottiswood denied murdering Darren Bonner when he appeared at Newcastle Crown Court
A man has denied murdering a 24-year-old man who died after being found seriously injured in a field.
Darren Bonner, from Sunderland, died in hospital 17 days after being found in a field at Cresswell in July.
Richard Spottiswood, 33, of Canterbury Way in Jarrow, denied murder when he appeared at Newcastle Crown Court.
Lucy Burn, 29, of Burns Close in South Shields, entered no plea to a murder charge. Both were remanded into custody for another hearing on 14 November.
Mr Bonner, of Palmstead Road in Pennywell, was found in the field near Morpeth on 10 July.
Northumbria Police said he had died on 27 July.
BHOPAL: Bhopalites enjoyed the first day of the year with full fun and frolic.
To make the beginning of 2017 special, large number of city folks of different age groups, mostly youngsters, visited some popular spots in the city like Kerwa dam, Van Vihar, Boat Club, Upper Lake, Sair Sapata, IGRMS, Kaliyasot dam, Mayur Park, Chinar Park, et al. People visited these spots with family and some with friends and had great fun enjoying the pleasant weather.
Not only they visited these picnic spots but also captured the memorable moments with friends and family on their smart phones, they spent the time playing games, singing songs and taking selfies.
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Seshasayee Paper and Boards share price fell nearly 12 percent intraday Tuesday after Tamil Nadu government restricted company for drawing water from Cauvery river.
"Due to severe drought conditions and drying of perennial rivers prevailing in Tamil Nadu, the District Revenue officials have advised us to restrict drawal of water from river Cauvery for drinking water purposes only," the company said in its filing.
Seshasayee has appealed to the Revenue officials to permit minimum quantity of water to maintain safe working conditions.
"Steps have been taken to step-up ground water resource. Meantime partial production is maintained," the company said.
At 14:56 hours IST, the stock was quoting at Rs 714, down Rs 82.30, or 10.34 percent amid high volumes on the BSE.
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Fire crews are responding to a 6-acre brush fire near Stephanie and E Valley Road. East Fork Fire officials say that there are no structures threatened, but the flames could damage nearby power lines.
Captain Terry Taylor says the flames are burning to the south east into and onto BLM land. He says they have a helicopter, 3 brush truck and other resources fighting this fire.
We will update the story with details as they become known.
We would like to take the opportunity to wish all our readers a happy and prosperous New Year!
It’s a girl!
The first baby born in the maternal newborn department at the newly-expanded Milton District Hospital made her grand arrival Oct. 1 — the day of the hospital expansion’s official grand opening.
Little Siya Sanga was born at 4:34 p.m. to parents Priya and Sandeep, who were tickled pink to welcome their bundle of joy — the couple’s first child.
The Sangas were presented with a special package to mark Siya’s birth as the first in the new maternal newborn department. The package included a gift from the hospital’s gift shop, a breast pump donated by Medela and a $1,000 Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) courtesy of Royal Bank’s Derry Road and Bronte Street South branch.
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The whole store got the flu.
Not really, but enough Eagles have been under the weather this week to make folks wonder whether they’ll all be at 100 percent. One Eagle was sufficiently below 100 percent on Saturday to need the intervention of a needle.
Receiver Nelson Agholor had IVs on Saturday morning after “feeling sick and weak,” via Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Rapoport added that Agholor is “already feeling better and should be fine for the game.”
Given that the Eagles didn’t add Agholor to the injury report, he’d better be fine for the game. The obligation to disclose injuries and illnesses extends beyond the issuance of the final report on Friday. The absence of any adjustment to the injury report means there’s no doubt Agholor will play.
Baku. 11 April. REPORT.AZ/ The State Oil Company of Azerbaijan Republic (SOCAR) is interested in oil refineries in the Mediterranean sea basin.
Report informs, SOCAR Vice-President on Investments and Marketing Elshad Nasirov said.
"The press has written that we have a special interest in the oil refinery belonging to the Russian oil company LUKoil located on the Sicilian island of Italy. This is not true. In general, we are interested in factories located in the Mediterranean sea basin”, he said.
Nasirov also said that SOCAR has plans to invest in a number of European, Asian, African countries and Turkey: “Particularly, we are interested in laying gas pipelines in Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Benin, and other countries.”
2:27 Dave Barry discovers something other than fish in the ocean off Rio Pause
5:48 Dave Barry's 2016 Holiday Gift Guide
1:38 Dave Barry goes searching for protesters on the campaign trail
57:11 Dave Barry and Carl Hiaasen talk politics, Florida and a presidential bid at the Miracle Theatre
1:20 The United States of Powerball
1:28 The day Cassius Clay and The Beatles shared the ring
0:39 Homicide investigation on Sacramento's Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
1:24 Gun dealer describes confusion, complexity in California's new gun laws
2:16 49ers vs. Seahawks: Matt Barrows' 5 players to watch
Even under ideal circumstances, Golden State gas prices are primed to rise as refiners transition to more expensive summer-blend gasoline. On Nov. 1, a 12-cent increase in the base gasoline excise tax went into effect statewide, pushing the base from 18 cents a gallon to 30 cents. Experts say gas could reach $4-a-gallon by May. Pictured: Gov. Jerry Brown joined legislators and labor leaders during a rally on the East steps of the Capitol for Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, SB 1 Wednesday, April 5, 2016. Hector Amezcua Sacramento Bee file
For this week’s brewery tour, Sarah checked out Figurehead Brewing in Interbay!
Their beers love to showcase all the ingredients that go into beer, especially malt and yeast which sometimes get overshadowed by aggressive hopping (sorry PNW.) Don’t worry, they love the hops too.
Check em’ out!
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A fire in Haddenham involving 120 bales of miscanthus is now under control say firefighters.
Crews were called to Station Road just before 3.30pm on Easter Monday to reports of 120 bales of miscanthus, also known as elephant grass, which had caught fire.
Relief crews attended overnight to control the burning before the fire service left the scene completely at 7.40am this morning.
Station Road is likely to remain closed until this afternoon as police begin to investigate the incident.
Firefighters used a main jet, a hose reel and water tankers to control the burning.
A Monmouth Poll released on Wednesday that shows the heavily hyped Democratic generic Congressional ballot advantage has virtually disappeared is the latest poll indicating Democratic chances for major Congressional midterm gains are trending down.
On December 22, the Real Clear Politics Average of Polls gave Democrats a 13-point advantage in the generic Congressional ballot.
Breitbart News reported last month — when the January 19 Real Clear Politics Average of Polls gave Democrats a 7.8-point advantage in the generic Congressional ballot — “the heavily hyped 2018 ‘Blue Wave’ on which the 77-year-old’s dream of Democratic Party restoration rests may have already reached its crest.”
The Real Clear Politics Average of Polls as of February 1 still shows Democrats have a 7.3 percent generic Congressional ballot advantage, but the more recent polls included in that average show the advantage to be much lower.
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - Godaddy Inc:
* Capital International Investors reports 10.9 percent passive stake in GoDaddy Inc as of November 30, 2017 - SEC filing‍​ Source text: (bit.ly/2B19IMS) Further company coverage:
A five-year-old girl was raped by a 16-year-old boy, who lives in her neighbourhood at Vijay Vihar in Rohini. The accused lured her on the pretext of buying sweets and took her to a vacant plot where he raped her, police said.
In another case, a 21-year-old “mentally unstable” woman was allegedly locked inside a rickshaw repair shop and raped by a 60-year-old man in Shahdara’s Farsh Bazar area Sunday afternoon, police said. The accused, who owns the shop in the victim’s neighbourhood, has been arrested, said a senior officer.
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Beer drinkers, listen up. Yelp is gearing up to host its inaugural Beer Week, including some of South Florida's most popular local breweries.
Sunday, June 3, through Saturday, June 9, visit nearly two dozen Miami, Broward, and Palm Beach breweries, which will offer 50 percent off beer flights for those who check in on Yelp.
"We launched Yelp Beer Week to put a spotlight on the fast-growing craft beer scene in Florida," says Diandra Lamas, Yelp's Miami community manager. "It's a chance to raise a glass, support a local business, and try the best beers each brewery has to offer."
Aug 14 (Reuters) - TAXUS FUND SA:
* Q2 NET PROFIT 3.1 MILLION ZLOTYS VERSUS LOSS OF 3.3 MILLION ZLOTYS YEAR AGO
* Q2 NEGATIVE REVENUE 5.9 MILLION ZLOTYS VERSUS NEGATIVE REVENUE OF 18.0 MILLION ZLOTYS YEAR AGO Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
A man who called police on a group of black women golfers accused of playing too slowly at a Pennsylvania golf club denied to dispatchers that he was acting out of racism.
The women were members at the club. Source: Getty
In one of two recordings of calls to police posted by the York Daily Record, the caller says the group was "holding everybody up" and one of the women had accused the Grandview Golf Club of racism.
He said no weapons were involved "other than her mouth."
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP)  Some coastal states opposed to President Donald Trump's plan to allow oil and gas drilling off most of the nation's coastline are fighting back with state laws designed to thwart the proposal.
They've come up with what amounts to a back-door ban on drilling by making it difficult, if not impossible, to bring oil and gas ashore.
Although the drilling would take place in federal waters, states control the 3 miles of ocean extending from the shore.
States including New Jersey, New York, California, South Carolina and Rhode Island have introduced bills prohibiting any infrastructure related to offshore oil or gas production from being built in or crossing their state waters.
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The petroleum industry says offshore drilling provides revenue that can help states fund essential needs, including schools and hospitals.
STOCKHOLM, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Apartment prices in Sweden rose 7 percent in May-July from a year earlier but fell from the previous three month period, data from an association of Swedish real estate agents showed on Monday.
Prices of single-family homes rose 9 percent, the Svensk Maklarstatistik association said.
Compared with the April-June period, apartment prices were down 1 percent whereas single-family home prices were unchanged.
A boom in Swedish home prices since the late 1990s has driven up household debt to among the highest levels in Europe, raising concerns among policy makers.
Last year, Sweden introduced rules making it mandatory for new borrowers to pay down the principal on mortgages, a measure widely seen as having a dampening effect on the housing market. (Reporting by Stockholm Newsroom)
Robert Irvine is best known for his celebrity chefdom on the Food Network.
He is also a fitness guru, has written cookbooks, hosts a talk show and supports the military.
His latest venture partners him with Boardroom Spirits, a Landsdale, Pa. company that produces sustainably sourced craft spirits.
Irvine will sign pre-purchased bottles of the spirits at 5 p.m. March 29 at the Fine Wine & Good Spirits Premium Collection Store at the Capital City Mall. Tastings will start at 4 p.m.
Boardroom Spirits produces vodka and gin well as its Fresh line of vodkas in cranberry, citrus and ginger. The company does not use artificial flavors, colors, sweeteners or preservatives.
Recently, Boardroom partnered with Irvine to serve its spirits at his Public House restaurant located in the Tropicana Las Vegas.
Irvine became familiar with central Pennsylvania in 2015 when he overhauled Dodge City Steakhouse in Harrisburg for the Food Network show "Restaurant Impossible."
An Esperanza High School graduating senior aknowledges the crowd as he walks into the stadium at Yorba Linda High School for his graduation in Yorba Linda on Wednesday, June 14, 2017. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Orange County Register/SCNG)
A ship sails next to a wind turbine off the port of Blyth EDF Energy Renewables finished the construction of the offshore wind farm with five turbines off the coast of Blyth. The five wind turbines stand out from the seascape just a short distance from Blyth Harbour, near Newcastle in north-eastern England.
The Minister for Education's announced new measures to reduce the cost of going to school.
Under the plans schools will be obliged to place greater emphasis on reducing the financial burden placed on parents.
They include banning the use of workbooks which cannot be reused and using generic uniforms.
Back to school costs in 2016 were almost €1000 for parents of kids going to primary school and almost €1,500 for parents of secondary school kids.
However Barnardos' Fergus Finlay says the measures don't go far enough:
Since Washington became a state in 1889, breweries have been an important part of life here in Grays Harbor County. In 1889, the city of Aberdeen had just one brewery pumping suds to the loggers, dockworkers and locals, known as Harbor Brewery & Bottling Works. This small brewery was our region’s first and while it […]
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Here’s Why: Equivalent in sodium to 219 Rold Gold Classic Style Pretzel Sticks
Soup is the ultimate comfort food during the frigid months of winter. A low-fat, veggie-based soup is a simple way to have a healthy part of your meal, but serving it in large bread bowl will sink you nutritionally. The bread bowl is equivalent to 6 slices of bread! This gives you an unnecessary addition of over 6 times the calories and almost double the sodium. Don’t eat your bowl! Get a small whole grain roll on the side if you’re craving carbs.
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The province is renewing the agriculture committee that hasn’t been active since 2001.
Courtenay-Comox MLA Ronna-Rae Leonard will head up the committee whose first priority will be to examine, inquire into and make recommendations concerning local meat production in B.C.
She says, in the coming weeks, she and the other members of the committee will be consulting with people across the province on local, small-scale meat production in B.C.
Other members of the Select Standing Committee include Nicholas Simons, MLA for Powell River-Sunshine Coast and Doug Routley, MLA for Nanaimo-North Cowichan.
Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn, leaves the Senate floor after delivering his resignation speech on Thursday. Melina Mara Washington Post
It’s been proven a myth that you can have strong borders without willing the means
It is tough leading a shaky coalition government, following poor election results, and with your personal support dwindling. Forced by your own ministers into compromises you do not believe in, and reduced to proposing policies that will be rejected by other EU member states, it can be embarrassing.
Yet Angela Merkel fights on as Germany’s Chancellor.
Europe’s migration crisis – sparked by Merkel’s government three years ago – has quickened the populist advance across the continent. The Hungarian government is busy vilifying immigrants and minorities. The Italian Prime Minister talks about drawing up lists of Romany...
Last week, the Food and Drug Administration approved the first drug derived from marijuana. But it doesn't contain THC — instead, it's made of highly purified CBD oil. The approval opens up a lot of other questions about the future of marijuana-based medicine.
Here & Now's Peter O'Dowd speaks with Andrew Joseph (@DrewQJoseph), reporter with our partners at STAT, the health and medicine publication.
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The Locust Street Festival may be Riverwest’s signature summer event, but Center Street Daze arguably does an even better job capturing the quirky, communal spirit that makes the neighborhood a sure treasure. The festival celebrates its 20th year this weekend with a full day of music at venues including The Uptowner, Jazz Gallery, Company Brewing, Quarters Rock ’n’ Roll Palace, Club Timbuktu and Riverwest Radio—and a ton of quirky tournaments and competitions, which in recent years have included push cart races, street pool tournaments, dodgeball and pinball. There will also be a classic car show.
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) - Champaign Unit 4 School District officials say recent water tests at its early childhood and elementary schools show that nearly 50 samples exceeded the five parts of lead per billion threshold put into place by the Illinois Department of Public Health.
Officials say a total of 352 samples were taken, and that 86 percent were found to be within the five parts-per-billion threshold. As a result, the school district is shutting off and replacing the impacted drinking fountains, and will post signs stating that filling water bottles is best done at drinking fountains, rather than sinks.
Officials add that most sinks are within the recommended IDPH range, and that all test results have been provided to the IDPH.
The school district says it will test the remaining stand-alone drinking fountains in the district, and take similar steps as necessary.
TELLURIDE, Colo. (AP) — A survivor of the deadly 1996 Mount Everest expedition has died at her home in Telluride, Colorado.
Charlotte Fox was found dead in her home May 24 at age 61. Friends who were staying with Fox during Mountainfilm weekend reportedly found her at the bottom of stairs in the house. San Miguel County Coroner Emil Sante said Tuesday he is waiting for results of a toxicology report and hasn’t yet released the cause and manner of death, but foul play is not suspected.
Fox was a fixture in the Aspen climbing and skiing scene from the early 1980s until she moved to Telluride in 2007. She worked as a ski patroller at Snowmass from 1982 through the 2006-07 season. She also worked on the Telluride ski patrol but was retired.
Reps for Riot Fest confirmed to Chicagoist Wednesday morning that The Casualties were no longer playing, citing scheduling conflict as the reason. "The band had to pull off for what appeared to be a scheduling conflict and informed RF last Thursday that they would no longer be able to perform," according to Riot Fest spokeswoman Heather West.
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Every weekday, we bring you the Ad Age/iSpot Hot Spots, new and trending TV commercials tracked by iSpot.tv, the real-time TV ad measurement company. The New Releases here ran on TV for the first time yesterday. The Most Engaging ads are ranked by digital activity (including online views and social shares) over the past week.
Among the new releases, 7Up encourages you to "mix it up a little" -- with help from 2 Chainz -- while Thomas Middleditch of "Silicon Valley" fame drops the mic (repeatedly) for Verizon (Lindsay Stein has the background on the campaign here). Meanwhile, an announcer talks about the various advances in the 2017 Kia Niro, including autonomous emergency braking and best-in-class gas mileage.
Joe Harrison, 77, was ready with his bride-to-be Tuesday, a woman he's known since the day she was born 49 years ago. He went to high school with her parents and was best friends with her father.
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McAdoo is questionable for Friday's preseason game against the Celtics due to left hamstring tightness, Jessica Camerato of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
It's unclear when McAdoo suffered the injury. That said, it doesn't seem to be too serious considering there's been no mention of it prior to Friday's injury report.
Rachel Maddow reports on an update on the condition of Rep. Steve Scalise, who was badly wounded in a mass shooting at a Republican congressional baseball practice, and talks with Amber Phillips, reporter for the Washington Post, about the harrowing scene.
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An industry that has long been important for Tulsa is now much more important for all Oklahomans.
The Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission study shows that aviation and aerospace industries are booming across the state.
The industry is behind only oil in its economic impact - supporting more than 200,000 jobs statewide with an $11.7 billion annual payroll.
"The footprint of aviation and aerospace is strong and growing in the state of Oklahoma. In fact, it has grown since we last did this study. Aviation and aerospace and the footprint has grown 250 percent," said Gov. Mary Fallin.
Two suspects in a weekend homicide in Janesville are in custody. At a press conference Monday morning, Janesville Police Sergeant Chad Pearson commented on the apparently brutal death of 43-year-old Christine Scaccia-Lubeck. “There were multiple stab wounds,” Pearson said, adding that on autopsy indicated the victim was stabbed more than 30 times. Her body was found in her home on Saturday.
Twenty-one year-old Julian Callazo and 23-year-old Nicole Kazar were arrested by police in southeast Missouri, driving the victim’s stolen vehicle. Pearson said Kazar claimed to have not been present when Scaccia-Lubeck was killed.
Janesville Police Chief David Moore said Castro, a Texas native with no fixed address, had been on the department’s radar for some time. “We identified him October. We had concerns about him, particularly with his gang affiliation out of Texas.” Kazar has been previously arrested for drugs in Janesville. Both remain jailed in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
Filming for the upcoming Deadpool sequel took a devastating turn this week after a stuntwoman passed away on set.
E! News can confirm a female stunt driver has died on the movie set during a motorcycle stunt.
While details are limited, Vancouver Police Department officers are at the scene of the accident along with five officers from WorkSafeBC.
The name of the stunt driver has yet to be released. Reporters on the scene, however, are sharing photos of the area closed down by authorities.
"We are deeply saddened by the accident that occurred on the set of Deadpool 2 this morning," a spokesperson for 20th Century Fox said in a statement to E! News. "Our hearts and prayers are with the family, friends and colleagues of our crew member during this difficult time."
An endangered rhino is now on Tinder hoping to find a mate to keep his species from becoming extinct. CNN's Michael Holmes reports.
The sun sets on Denali on Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 28, 2016, in a view from Kincaid Park. Gov. Bill Walker issued a proclamation designating 2017 as a "Year of History and Heritage" in recognition of Alaska's sesquicentennial - the 150th year since Russia ceded its possessions and interests in Alaska to the United States.
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Former FBI Director James Comey on Friday afternoon dismissed the newly released House Intelligence Committee memo as a “dishonest and misleading” ploy.
Comey did not explicitly reference the memo in his tweet, but he suggested that publicizing the document only hurt the House Intelligence Committee’s relationship with the intelligence community and potentially endangered Americans.
That’s it? Dishonest and misleading memo wrecked the House intel committee, destroyed trust with Intelligence Community, damaged relationship with FISA court, and inexcusably exposed classified investigation of an American citizen. For what? DOJ & FBI must keep doing their jobs. — James Comey (@Comey) February 2, 2018
Comey has become increasingly vocal on Twitter since he was ousted as FBI director last spring. Particularly over the past few days, he has spoken out to defend the FBI and Andrew McCabe, who recently resigned as deputy director of the bureau.
A bushfire emergency has unfolded on the state's south coast. It's feared 30 homes may have been destroyed in a huge fire at Tathra near Bega.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Zhong Fu Tong Co Ltd:
* SAYS IT WINS CHINA UNICOM'S BIDS FOR 208.6 MILLION YUAN ($31.52 million) Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2kXMDom Further company coverage: ($1 = 6.6170 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
Americans are a generous and selfless people, ever eager to improve the lives of foreigners cursed to live in less fortunate places. In fact, we are the nicest folks who would ever invade your country and leave it in ruins.
President Donald Trump's heart was long thought to be two sizes too small. But he was suddenly so moved by the sight of Syrian children caught in a nerve gas attack that his nobler impulses overcame him. These were victims he didn't care enough about to admit to the United States as refugees. But he cared enough to blow up some stuff at a Syrian air base on their behalf.
The Syrian attack is the latest case of using the American military for humanitarian intervention—a term that has become a virtual oxymoron, like "Midwestern skiing" or "national unity." Our presidents have a long practice of using soldiers and warplanes to heal conflict and a long record of opening new wounds. Steve Chapman explains more.
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Feb 13 Noble Energy Inc
* Noble energy announces fourth quarter and year-end 2016 results
* Q4 adjusted earnings per share $0.26 excluding items
* Q4 earnings per share view $-0.10 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Q4 loss per share $0.59 including items
* Noble energy inc - reduced outstanding debt by $850 million and exited q4 of 2016 with $5.2 billion in liquidity
* Noble energy inc - quarterly sales volumes of 410 mboe/d, at top end of guidance range
* Noble energy inc - company exited 2016 with two operated rigs and 41 wells drilled but uncompleted
* Noble energy inc - total company sales volumes for q4 of 2016 were 410 thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day (mboe/d)
* Noble energy inc qtrly total revenues $1.01 billion versus $860 million
* Q4 revenue view $1.03 billion -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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The meme is “Bush did 9/11”. As many other memes, this one is true. This video shows what George Bush’s role was in the 9/11 false flag attacks. Also jet fuel doesn’t melt steel beams, thermite does.
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Turns out businesses in Nob Hill weren’t the only victims of vandalism last week.
KRQE News 13 told you about a number of businesses that had their windows smashed out with rocks.
Now, we have learned that late Friday night, vandals took to downtown.
Matthew Fuemmeler, owner of the Boiler Monkey on Sixth Street and Central Avenue said the bistro’s front window was smashed out. He said he doesn’t think he was targeted specifically, but he has a theory.
“Summertime, kids are out and nobody has as much to do, so their restless I think,” Fuemmeler said.
Several places around Fuemmeler’s bistro were also hit.
It’s unknown if the incidents in Nob Hill and downtown are connected.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick Four-Evening' game
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the "Pick Four-Evening" game were:
7-5-9-7, Fireball: 9
(seven, five, nine, seven; Fireball: nine)
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Hamilton Bancorp Inc:
* QTRLY NET INTEREST INCOME $3.6 MILLION VERSUS $3.6 MILLION
* QUARTERLY LOSS PER SHARE $0.60 Source text - (bit.ly/2s4rXOu) Further company coverage:
This rendering shows how the hotel-conference center and Thomas A. Dorsey Museum complex might look when it is built beside The Mill amphitheater, on the footprint of the Avanti Building in downtown Villa Rica. A 72-room hotel, a conference center, a museum to a musical legend -- and a long-awaited road project -- may soon be coming to Villa Rica as part of a development that would transform the heart of the city.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani during a joint news conference following their meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia March 28, 2017. REUTERS/Sergei Karpukhin
MOSCOW Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iran's Hassan Rouhani said in a phone call that aggressive U.S. actions against Syria were not permissible and violated international law, the Kremlin said on Sunday.
The two leaders also called for an objective investigation into an incident involving chemical weapons in Syria's Idlib and said they were ready to deepen cooperation to fight terrorism, the Kremlin said in a statement on its website.
The Kremlin said the phone call took place on Iran's initiative.
(Reporting by Alexander Winning, editing by Larry King)
Williams, who led the Seahawks with four catches for 119 yards in the preseason opener Sunday, looks like the favorite for the last wide receiver spot on the roster, the Seattle Times reports.
Williams provided a highlight reel with four impressive catches, putting him in position to take advantage of injuries to his fellow receivers. Third-round pick Amara Darboh has a sternum injury and Paul Richardson suffered a shoulder injury that is expected to keep him out "a while." J.D. McKissic returned kicks Sunday, but if Tyler Lockett gets healthy enough to return to that role, that's another WR spot that would open. If Williams does make the team, his role likely will be determined by the health of Richardson and/or Lockett.
Michael Salgado just released "Just Like A Woman" Country track on October 5th. The track is featured as a bonus track on his 11 track Tejano album, Otras Historias.
This isn't Salgado's first country track though, he released "She's Got One Hell Of A Memory" back in 2012 and "Say Something" in 2015.
SANTA ANA Orange County officials asked a federal court Monday to refrain from ruling on a demand from the ACLU to remove fences around part of a homeless encampment along the Santa Ana River. The ACLU's temporary restraining order request should not be considered until the Board of Supervisors discusses the matter in a closed session set for today, county attorneys said in court documents.
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May 3 Bonduelle SAS:
* Turnover for quarter 3 of FY 2016-2017 stands at EUR 526.8 million ($575.21 million), an increase of 11.7%
* Confirms its turnover growth target of + 2% to + 3% and stability of its operating profitability on a like for like basis Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9158 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
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Milwaukee Bucks sophomore center Thon Maker may not be a household name, but he’s certainly putting his imprint on his team’s opening-round series against the Boston Celtics.
Maker played sparingly in the first two games of the series, logging just over a minute combined and making no discernible impact. But the Sudanese big man came alive in Games 3 and 4 and helped his team even things up at 2-2 as the series shifts back to Boston for a pivotal Game 5 on Tuesday night.
The 7-foot Maker scored 14 points and eight points, respectively, in the last two games, including a couple of big three-pointers in Game 4 on Sunday, but arguably made his biggest contributions on the defensive end with five huge blocks in each of those contests.
When asked about his newfound inspiration, Maker pointed to a recent Instagram video featuring Kevin Garnett, wherein the legendary big man discusses both his notorious on-court intensity and his approach to guarding the game’s best players.
New Delhi: It will be another double header in the Pro Kabaddi League on the occasion of the Independence Day on Tuesday. In match one of the day, Bengal Warriors take on Puneri Paltan. In another game, it will be Gujarat Fortunegiants up against Bengaluru Bulls. Here are all the details on how you can catch the action on what will be another big day in the league.
Date:
The action from the Pro Kabaddi League, season five, continues on August 15.
Time:
The action begins from 8 pm onwards.
Where:
All the action will be at The Arena, Ahmedabad.
Where to watch on television:
The official rights of the league are with the Star Sports network. The network will broadcast the games in three languages, English, Hindi and Tamil. There will be both SD and HD action available on television in all three languages.
LIVE streaming:
The LIVE streaming of the league will be available on Hotstar.com.
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JORDAN Blades and Rovers United Bruck could do no wrong against Benalla Bushrangers on Saturday.
The Hawks ran rampant with the ball, bowling Benalla out for just 89 runs from 33 overs.
In a truly dominating day for the home side they forced Benalla’s batsmen to make four ducks, while just four Bushrangers players made double figure run tallies.
Wade King made 23, Bushrangers captain Sam Gladstone cruised to 20 and Vaughan Kirk worked the ball around for 19 runs but it was a case of too much left to too few as Jordan Blades took the ball.
Blades removed four batsmen in a devastating eight overs.
He went for just two runs an over, with three maidens and he took four wickets to lead his side to a strong position.
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* Says net profit for FY 2017 Q1 to increase by 185 percent to 233 percent, or to be 3 million yuan to 3.5 million yuan, compared to net profit of FY 2016 Q1 (1.1 million yuan)
* Says increased operating revenue as main reason for the forecast
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STOCKHOLM May 2 Measurement technology and software firm Hexagon posted first quarter core earnings roughly matching market expectations on Tuesday and said PPM, its division which relies most on the oil industry, had had another weak quarter.
The Swedish group posted an operating profit, adjusted for non-recurring items, of 175 million euro ($191 million), up from 161 million in the year-ago period, and ahead of a 172 million euro forecast in a Reuters poll.
Like-for-like sales grew 3 percent in the quarter, in line with analyst forecasts. ($1 = 0.9161 euros) (Reporting by Johannes Hellstrom; editing by Niklas Pollard)
Miles Teller has been cast as the son of Goose in the long-planned sequel to “Top Gun.”
Teller was announced Tuesday as the co-star opposite Tom Cruise in “Top Gun: Maverick.” He’ll be playing the son the of Maverick’s wingman. Goose was played by Anthony Edwards in the 1986 original.
The film, which will also returns Val Kilmer as Iceman, is scheduled to be released by Paramount Pictures in July 2019. Directing is Joe Kosinski, who helmed “Oblivion,” also with Cruise.
Actors Glen Powell and Nicholas Hoult had been up for the much sought-after part, but Teller won out.
The 31-year-old actor celebrated on Twitter with the first half of a famous quote from “Top Gun”: “I feel the need . . . ”
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Nissan will have some Z-related news to make at next week's 2018 Chicago auto show, but don't get your hopes up about a new model debuting.
Nissan has announced it is bringing the "370Zki" to the Chicago show, and if we had to hazard a guess we'd go with a 370Z modified to handle a ski slope. Well, that's what Nissan's teaser video for the 370Zki suggests. And Nissan does have some experience with ski slope stunts.
As for the fate of the Z, Nissan stresses that the nameplate isn't going anywhere but the automaker is also quiet on future plans. We've heard that the current car, on sale since 2009, will soldier on with minor updates for the time being.
Interestingly, next year marks 50 years since the launch of the original 240Z, or Fairlady as it's known in Japan. It will be a shame for the anniversary to go by without even an announcement of a future Z.
The Chicago auto show opens its doors on February 8. For more coverage on the show, head to our dedicated hub.
SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) –State Police say they have found a teenage girl who was once considered an endangered juvenile Monday.
Officers say 14-year-old Chelsea Calabaza fled on foot after a disagreement with family near the Santa Fe Indian School on Cerrillos Road.
State Police say she was located and in good health.
NY comptroller: Social media must curb harassment, fake news
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York's top financial official is warning Facebook, Google and Twitter that they must do more to protect users from fake news, sexual harassment and abuse on their social media platforms.
State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli called on the companies to publicly report on what steps they're taking to address the problems. He says that if the companies don't act swiftly, they're putting themselves at risk of lawsuits, financial losses and reputational damage.
DiNapoli, who oversees New York state's nearly $207 billion public pension system, says the pension fund will vote against the re-election of several board members for Twitter, Facebook and Google's parent company Alphabet, including Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg.
The pension fund has $1.1 billion in Facebook shares, $44 million worth of shares in Twitter, and $1.8 billion in Alphabet shares.
Reposing at Hogan’s Funeral Home, North Circular Road, Tralee on Tuesday (March 20th) from 4pm – 6pm, followed by removal to The Church of the Immaculate Conception, Ballymacelligott. Requiem Mass will take place on Wednesday (March 21st) at 10.30am. Funeral immediately afterwards to Old Rath Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations if desired, to Our Lady of Lourdes, Care facility, Kilcummin.
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You turned out in your thousands to celebrate the town's annual carnival.
But did we catch you on our camera soaking up the festivities?
The carnival parade took place this weekend.
Read more: Carnival time! Here's your thoughts on Hartlepool's colourful event
The music, the fancy dress and (of course) the finery of the parade.
Take a look at our pictures of the fun in action - and see if you can spot anyone you know!
Read more: Thousands turn out for Hartlepool Carnival finale
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The Federal Opposition argues too many of our big defence contracts are going offshore at the cost of the local industry.
Labor accuses the Turnbull Government of being "policy tourists" on major defence contracts, many of which have been granted to overseas companies.
Shadow Defence Minister Richard Marles says tenders for the $35-billion Future Frigate Program should be granted to Australian companies.
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CLACKAMAS COUNTY, Ore. (KOIN) — Two young women reportedly fell to their deaths Saturday at Mount Hood, approximately 6 miles northwest of Timberline Lodge along the Pacific Crest Trail.
Emma Place and Emily Lang, both 19 and from Portland, were found Saturday around 6 p.m. by passing hikers.
The hikers said the women had appeared to have fallen 150 feet off a cliff.
American Medical Response’s Reach and Treat Team found the location of the 2 women right before midnight and confirmed they had died.
Emergency personnel stayed on-scene with the 2 bodies until Sunday morning when additional search-and-rescue team members began responding.
Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office has not found any witnesses to the fall and are asking anyone with information to call 503.723.4949.
Biafra: Why govt has failed to address struggle for Nigeria’s breakup – Ben Bruce
Senator representing Bayelsa East, Ben Bruce has said the faulty educational system in Nigeria is why the issue of Biafra agitation cannot be addressed. Bruce, who described the Nigerian educational system as “terrible” opined that the country’s information policy “makes no sense” because it neglected the Nigerian civil war. The business mogul lamented that young […]
Biafra: Why govt has failed to address struggle for Nigeria’s breakup – Ben Bruce
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Posting a “No Turn on Red” sign on the side of the road is not acceptable. There are often bushes and grass in the way of the sign, and that can encourage accidents.
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An important message from Police - please don’t use drones near the Port Hills as fire crews work to battle the fires burning.
Police are concerned that people have been using drones in the area to photograph the blazes.
While we understand the appeal here, it is important people stop doing this, as it poses a major safety risk to helicopters.
There are a number of aircraft flying in the area as they try to put out the blaze and for that reason the Civil Aviation Authority has enforced a restricted airspace. (Please see attached image for a map of the zone)
In essence this means members of the public are not allowed to operate a drone in this area. The restriction is in place until 1pm, Friday 17 February but may be extended if necessary.
We ask that people take this advice seriously as people caught using drones in this area can face charges.
The 2018 tour will begin with a North American leg that starts in Lewiston, NY on June 12 and finishes in Calgary, AB on July 11, and be followed by European shows that kick off in Sion, Switzerland on July 15 and wrap up in London, UK on August 7.
Tickets for all events are available on Wednesday, March 21 via the usual outlets. "We're All Somebody From Somewhere" scored the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart while peaking at No. 19 on the Billboard 200.
Tyler made headlines last fall when he cut short an Aerosmith tour of South America to return home to address an unknown health issue. Read more including the dates here.
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Until the end of time, NBA fans and analysts will be arguing between Michael Jordan and LeBron James as to who was the better player and/or had the better professional basketball career. In some ways, that is an entertaining conundrum and, in others, it can be aggravating and even boring.
Still, when a player with Isiah Thomas’ Hall of Fame resume discusses a topic like determining the best NBA player of all-time, there is a certain amount of weight to his words. This week, Thomas discussed the James vs. Jordan hypothetical and, in the end, he emerged with two interesting takeaways.
One acknowledges the debate between the two players. While some believe that is the debate to determine the best ever, Thomas doesn’t necessarily agree.
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Cabinda — The National Electoral Commission (CNE) pledged to continue working hard always striving for smoothness and impartiality during the process leading to the general elections on 23 August.
The CNE chairperson, André da Silva Neto, said this Saturday at the inaugural ceremony of the new Electoral Provincial Commission building in northern Cabinda province.
According to him, the institution's objective is to create infrastructural conditions for the proper exercise of its activity.
He stated that such conditions allow to work with smoothness and impartiality, giving more comfort to the staff of the CNE across the country.
So far 16 buildings have already been built out of the 18 planned, remaining only those in the coastal Benguela and southern Huíla provinces, the official said.
After Cabinda, CNE chairperson will travel to the northern Bengo province, with the same purpose.
FAA Says it Won’t Regulate Amount of Airline Legroom
by Darryl Hood
Federal regulators are rejecting the idea of setting minimum standards for airline seats and legroom as a safety measure.
The Federal Aviation Administration said Tuesday that it saw no immediate safety issue that requires new regulations.
The FAA is responding to a group called FlyersRights, which had gone to court to prod the FAA to act.
The group says cramped planes combined with the larger size of today’s passengers means that planes can’t be evacuated in 90 seconds, as required.
The FAA turned down FlyersRights once before, but last year an appeals court ordered the FAA to take another look at the issue.
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North Salem resident Joselito Quinones, 41, was stopped for driving 58 m.p.h. in a 45 m.p.h. zone on New Norwalk Road, on Sunday, April 16 at 1:14 a.m., according to police. The officer smelled alcohol on Quinones breath and administered a Standardized Field Sobriety Test, which Quinones failed, according to police. Subsequently, he was transported to New Canaan Police Headquarters, where he provided a Blood Alcohol Concentration /BAC/ sample of .18. (A BAC of .08 or above is legally intoxicated for an adult in Connecticut.) He posted a $42.00 bond and was given a court date of April 28. Quinones was turned over to the Norwalk Police Department in response to an active arrest warrant for him.
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FILE - This Monday, May 15, 2017, file photo shows British IT expert Marcus Hutchins, branded a hero for slowing down the WannaCry global cyberattack, during an interview in Ilfracombe, England. Prosecutors have charged Hutchins and an unnamed co-defendant with conspiring to commit computer fraud in the state and elsewhere. Hutchins could enter a plea during a hearing Monday, Aug. 14, in Wisconsin federal court. Frank Augstein, File AP Photo
A male wearing a balaclava over his face walked into a store and brandished a hammer to a Dundee shopkeeper.
The incident happened at Premier Stores, Campfield Square, Dundee, yesterday at about 9.45pm.
He then left the shop, leaving the shop assistant shaken but unhurt. Nothing was stolen.
Police officers are carrying out enquiries and a review of CCTV is underway.
Detective Sergeant Mark Lamont said: “We are keen to speak with a young male in connection with the incident.
“He is described as being five four inches tall, wearing an Adidas zip up top, with hood, grey jeans, and black trainers.
“Anyone with any information that may be useful should contact Tayside Division on 101 or any police officer.
“Alternatively information can be passed anonymously via the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111”.
See today’s Tele for more details.
Colorado Prep Report has updated our list of the top girls' basketball players in the Class of 2019 within state borders.
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MDG haze generators used in ‘42nd Street’ at Theatre Royal
Two of MDG’s ATMe haze generators have been chosen for the current musical production of ‘42nd Street’ at London’s Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. The lighting rig for the show was supplied by White Light Ltd. The ATMe generators were located up on the fly-floor. They are positioned stage left and right, with two DMX fans directing the haze downwards and moving it about.
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23:10 Reported News Briefs Tevet 4, 5777 , 02/01/17 Tevet 4, 5777 , 02/01/17 Netanyahu's questioning ends Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu’s questioning by investigators from the National Fraud Investigation Unit ended a short time ago. Netanyahu, who is suspected of receiving favors in the form of gifts, was questioned for three hours.
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – The Kentucky Senate has passed a bill that would lead to tougher penalties for people convicted of trafficking in smaller amounts of heroin or fentanyl.
Senators voted 36-0 Tuesday to send the measure to the House.
Republican Sen. John Schickel says his bill would end lighter punishments for people dealing small amounts of heroin. He says what’s been missing in the debate regarding heroin-related punishment is the role of personal responsibility.
Under the bill, people convicted a first time of trafficking in any amount of heroin or fentanyl would be guilty of a Class C felony, punishable by five to 10 years in prison. Under current law, people face lighter penalties if they’re convicted of trafficking less than two grams of the drug.
The legislation is Senate Bill 14.
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Town of Oliver explains the changes for July 2018 in how garbage, recycled material and yard waste will be collected.
Town CEO Cathy Cowan says attendance was excellent and the response quite positive.
To answer one question – if you have lots of garbage you can upgrade to a larger bin. If you have an extra bag with a paid for ticket it will be picked up as well.
A suicide blast in a former militant stronghold in northwestern Pakistan has killed at least 11 soldiers, including one officer, and injured 13 others.
The attack took place Saturday night in an area in the scenic Swat Valley where army officers conduct sporting activities, said an official statement. It gave no further details.
Sources told VOA army officials were playing in a volleyball match when the bomb went off.
A spokesman for the outlawed Pakistani Taliban swiftly claimed responsibility, saying the attack inflicted heavy casualties, though militant casualty tolls are often inflated.
Swat used to be a stronghold of the Pakistani Taliban until 2009 when the army launched a major counterinsurgency offensive and flushed militants from the valley.
Since then peace has returned to the area popular with domestic and foreign tourists, and militant attacks have become extremely rare in the valley known as Pakistan's Switzerland.
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The Lockney Longhorns have a new head coach as Defensive Coordinator Richard Jackson moves up to lead the pigskin program.
“We have a whole new attitude. Everyone is excited. It’s a new day," Jackson said. "I appreciate the community, the kids, the coaches. It’s a new day.”
Besides a new coach, Lockney has a new field that has the community buzzing.
“New field is great. It’s outstanding. I want to say thank you to the community. The kids love it. It’s been hard to keep them off it,” he said.
Lockney is in a tough district but they look to make some noise.
“We have a chance. Wellington is going to strong. Crosbyton is always strong. Ralls has a new coach. Memphis has a heck of a running back," Jackson said. "Our attitude is it doesn’t matter who we play, you’re going to be in a dog fight. We’re Lockney and we are coming up.”
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Welcome to the Daily Post's live breaking news blog for Friday October 6.
We will be bringing you regular updates throughout the day of all the breaking news and sport from across North Wales.
We will have pictures, video, tweets and comments covering the latest North Wales traffic, weather forecasts, crime and council news too.
UnitedHealth Group trumped first-quarter forecasts and raised expectations for the year after pulling in earnings growth of 15 percent or more from its two main businesses.
The nation’s largest health insurer now expects adjusted 2017 earnings of between $9.65 and $9.85 per share after predicting $9.30 to $9.60 per share last fall.
Analysts polled by FactSet expect earnings of $9.50 per share.
In the first quarter, Minnetonka, Minnesota-based UnitedHealth earned $2.17 billion on $48.72 billion in total revenue. Adjusted results came to $2.37 per share.
Analysts forecast earnings of $2.17 per share on $48.33 billion in revenue.
Health insurance is UnitedHealth Group Inc.’s main business, but it also runs an Optum segment that provides pharmacy benefits management and technology services and also operates clinics and doctor’s offices.
Tickets are on sale now for Ben Harper & the Innocent Criminals and Twin Peaks at the XRT Concert at Taste of Chicago on Friday, July 7!
The world’s largest free admission food festival returns with nearly 70 restaurants and food trucks, as well as celebrity chefs, cooking demonstrations and more. Taste is open from 11am-9pm Wednesday-Friday, and 10am-9pm Saturday-Sunday.
For complete festival details, including concert seating tickets, visit TasteofChicago.US.
Don’t miss the live broadcast with Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals starting around 6:30PM on 93.1FM and 93XRT.com.
Enter for your chance to win your way in! Winners will receive a pair of tickets for reserved seats at Petrillo Music Shell.
WASHINGTON, April 24 (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that foreign corporations cannot be sued in American courts for human rights abuses overseas, refusing to revive a lawsuit claiming Jordan-based Arab Bank Plc helped finance militant attacks in Israel and the Palestinian territories.
The 5-4 decision left in place a lower court ruling that had thrown out a lawsuit brought by some 6,000 plaintiffs, including survivors and relatives of non-U.S. citizens killed in attacks, filed under a 1789 U.S. law called the Alien Tort Statute that accused Arab Bank of being the “paymaster” to militant groups.
Only in recent years have plaintiffs sought to bring human rights claims under that obscure law.
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ISLAMABAD, July 4 (APP):Chinese and Pakistani frontier defence forces conduct joint patrol at a mountainous region in Khunjerab in northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region last week.
They were respectively assigned to a frontier defence company in Khunjerab under the PLA Xinjiang Military Command (MC) and the border police of the Pakistani Khunjerab Security Force (KSF), a leading China’s defence journal ‘ China Military’ reported on Wednesday.
The Chinese and Pakistan frontier defence forces discussed Chinese-Pakistan border situation during the joint border patrol.
The troops from both Chinese and Pakistani frontier defence forces saluted each other prior to the patrol and also engaged in a friendly competition of arm wrestling during the short break.
Mandsaur, June 15: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday offered prayers at the Shri Pashupatinath Temple for peace and harmony in the Mandsaur region.
Chouhan told the media that he prayed for prosperity, peace and harmony in the area, that saw five farmers killed in police firing during protests.
The Chief Minister had on Wednesday met the families of the farmers killed in police firing during the protest on June 6.
Chouhan, who has pledged to provide jobs and Rs one crore in compensation to each of the families of the dead farmers, assured them that the amount would be credited in their bank accounts.
The state government will also provide compensation to the shopkeepers and other locals whose properties were damaged during the protests.
Curfew was clamped in Mandsaur district earlier this month after five farmers were killed in police firing and another succumbed to his injuries during widespread protests demanding loan waiver and remunerative prices for their produce.
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Greinke (9-5) allowed two runs on seven hits in a win over the Cardinals on Tuesday, striking out four and walking one in 6.2 innings.
Greinke surrendered just one extra-base hit in Tuesday's outing and threw 64 of 95 pitches for strikes. Greinke had gone his previous two starts without walking a batter, and overall has only walked 20 in 109.2 innings this season. The veteran right-hander has a 3.36 ERA and 1.11 WHIP, and his 112 strikeouts are good for fifth among NL pitchers. He will next take on the Padres in a start at home.
A man is due to face a NSW court over a series of violent incidents.
The 25-year-old was allegedly involved in an argument with his 28-year-old partner at a home in Narrandera in NSW's Riverina region about 1pm on Thursday.
Shortly after 10pm, he returned to the home and became involved in a fight with a 47-year-old man, whom he allegedly struck with a tomahawk, causing head and facial injuries. But he was allegedly stabbed in the stomach by the older man during the fight.
The 47-year-old is in hospital in a serious but stable condition.
The 25-year-old then stopped at a service station on the Newell Highway and threatened the attendant and demanded cash. He also engaged in a brief pursuit before police called it off.
He was subsequently arrested in the early hours of Friday at another home in Narrandera. He was refused bail to appear at Wagga Wagga Local Court on Sunday.
MONTICELLO - Former Monticello mayor Gordon Jenkins wants his misdemeanor criminal mischief conviction thrown out, claiming that grand jury proceedings against him were tainted.
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A The Hagerstown Parkinson's Support Group will meet at 11:45 a.m. July 6 at Western Sizzlin' Steakhouse Restaurant, 17567 York Road, Hagerstown, MD 21740. Guest speaker will be Eileen McLaughlin, owner of For more information, call Dean Cook and Art Guyer, facilitators at 240-625-2722; email [email protected] or visit www.fareshare.net/Parkinsons/ A Mothers Against Drunk Driving, meets from 7 to 8 p.m. the second Monday of each month at Daily Grind Cafe, on Foxcroft Avenue.
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MaRS 2017 is a 1 1/2 day event for Maintenance, Reliability, and Operations Personnel in the Gulf Coast area to learn and grow in their profession. The keynote speaker was R. Keith Mobley, SME, Life Cycle Engineering.
The MaRS Committee from L to R: Crystal Cedro, Hunter Buildings; Carol Braun, (Retired); Kelli Hefner, BIC Alliance; Rodney Shaver, Turner Industries; Chad Broussard, Phillips 66; Jimmy Jernigan, LyondellBassell
The Spartanburg Police Department is working to track down a bank robbery suspect on Monday.
Officers said a robbery occurred at Carolina Foothills Federal Credit Union on John B. White Sr. Boulevard. The suspect approached the counter and presented a note to the teller while carrying a small black bag.
No injuries were reported in the incident.
The suspect fled in a pickup truck before police arrived.
The suspect is described as a man who was wearing a black jacket, dark pants, and an orange and green camouflage baseball cap. He is believed to be a man in his 40s with gray hair and a gray beard.
A perimeter was set up at the scene and K-9s were called in to search for the suspect, but he has not yet been located.
Anyone with information on his identity is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC.
Stay with FOX Carolina for updates on this developing story.
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HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) Fencing has been installed around the wall collapse at Cameron and Mulberry Streets in Harrisburg.
Last year, a retaining wall collapsed onto Howard Tire & Auto Inc. The business was forced to close because no one ever cleaned up the debris from the collapse and it posed a danger to employees.
There was a big dispute over who owned the wall, the City of Harrisburg or McFarland Apartment Complex which is located right next to the wall. In July, a judge ruled the owners of the apartment complex owned the wall and they were responsible for the cleanup.
The owner of Howard Tire agreed he would install a fence around the site to protect his business from further damage and to keep vagrants out. However, the city and the owners of the McFarland Apartments will reimburse him for the work.
Former “Smallville” star Allison Mack is accused of involvement in helping to recruit women as alleged sex slaves for a secret sorority within the organization NXIVM.
ABC News reports that a plea deal may be on the table and display footage of Mack in talks with U.S attorney’s
She is currently being held without bail, the hearing today is to determine whether bail should be granted.
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MANASSAS, Va. (AP) - The National Park Service has reached agreement with a nonprofit veterans’ organization allowing it take cremated remains left at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and bury them will full military honors.
A park service statement says the Missing in America Project will take possession of dozens of sets of cremains left at the memorial through the years and any future cremains left. They will be inurned in an in-ground vault at a cemetery in Manassas, Virginia, a capital suburb.
The Washington Post reported Wednesday the remains had been kept in a locked cabinet at the park service’s large Museum Resource Center in Maryland. No date for the transfer or burial has been set.
Last year, the park service placed signs at the memorial asking people not to leave human remains.
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IOWA CITY, Iowa — Iowa City police are investigating a home invasion and sexual assault.
Officials say it took place early Saturday morning at a home in the Grant Wood Neighborhood. The female victim was the only one home at the time.
Police say it appears to be a random attack and are encouraging everyone in the neighborhood to remain vigilant. They are also offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to an arrest.
The Shellsburg Lions began a new tradition a year ago, with their first annual Golf Cart Gala. The event continued this year, with the more common name of “Parade.”
A variety of vehicles, including many golf carts, and even a miniature tractor, wound through the city for the annual parade. The day also included a water ball contest featuring firefighters (and their wives) from many departments in Iowa, live music downtown and a variety of food.
Tracey Spurgeon had the honor of being the Grand Marshal of the parade. The Lions began the event last year, as a replacement for the former Shellsburg Big Day, which the city had stopped celebrating a couple years earlier.
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Amarin (NASDAQ:AMRN) is up 4% premarket on light volume in response to its announcement the independent Data Monitoring Committee (DMC) has completed its preplanned interim review of the REDUCE-IT study and recommends that it continue as planned without modification. Top-line results should be available in Q2/Q3 2018.
REDUCE-IT is a large-scale (8,175 subjects) study assessing whether treatment with Vascepa (icosapent ethyl) reduces major adverse cardiovascular events in patients with elevated triglyceride levels and other cardiovascular risk factors despite being on stable statin therapy.
April 10 Hakim Unique Internet Co Ltd :
* Sees net profit for Q1 2017 to fluctuate by -20 percent to 10 percent, or to be 18.3 million yuan to 25.1 million yuan, compared to net profit of the same period in 2016 (22.9 million yuan)
* Comments that new business development and increased sales expense are the main reasons for the forecast
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There was a frantic search at an Atlanta-area landfill after a woman realized she mistakenly threw away $100,000 worth of diamond jewelry in the trash.The Candler Road Landfill dumps about 300 tons of trash a day, but they were able to narrow down what time the woman's trash may have been brought in.They knew to find a black trash bag, and after nearly three hours of sifting through almost 10 tons of trash, they found it.The last bag they check contained three diamond rings and a diamond tennis bracelet.Thanks to a team of five landfill employees, the woman was able to have her beloved jewelry back.
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As beads of sweat emanated from his pours with his eyes deadlocked on the 110-pound water bag, Ivan Vergara personified a level of focus that had been a driving focus amid his young boxing career. Before he ever entered the Georgie Duke Sports Center as a 7-year-old, Ivan Vergera stepped away from the television after watching a Rocky marathon and asked his mother Anita if he could fight someone.
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According to the IRS, more Americans renounced their US citizenship in 2016 than any other year on record. The numbers have been rapidly climbing since 2011, from less than 1,000 in that year to 5,411 in 2016.
Ward (hamstring) won't travel with the team for Saturday's preseason game in San Francisco, Nicki Jhabvala of the Denver Post reports.
Ward, who remains without a timeline for a return, will stay in Denver in order to continue rehab on his injured hamstring. Backup Will Parks should take his place in the starting lineup Saturday.
Platinum Stars have their backs against the wall and the team's head coach Roger de Sa has admitted that they need quality players.
Dikwena suffered a 1-0 home defeat to Kaizer Chiefs at the weekend, which leaves them in the relegation zone after 14 matches.
De Sa, who took over in September, has been in charge of 12 league games, winning two, losing four and drawing six.
Without giving much away in terms of which positions he wants to strengthen, he conceded that he needs more quality players to turn things around.
"We keep going and hopefully January comes, we can strengthen with a few players just to add a bit of depth," he said.
Monroe Bank & Trust MI lowered its position in shares of Waste Management, Inc. by 18.7% during the third quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The firm owned 14,366 shares of the company's stock after selling 3,306 shares during the period.
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STRONGSVILLE, OH (WCMH) – Police in northeast Ohio are looking for a missing pregnant 14-year-old girl believed to be with a wanted fugitive.
Annalys Clay was last seen with her mother around midnight on December 4 in Strongsville. An Amber Alert was not issued, but police tell WKYC they believe Clay could be in danger.
Police believe Clay is with her cousin, 33-year-old Louis Jakab, who is believed to be the father of Clay’s child.
Jakab is also wanted for a parole violation from a previous manslaughter conviction.
The pair was last seen in a 2017 black Audi A3 with an Ohio license plate of HED3844. Those plates were reported stolen from Cleveland.
Jakab is described as being six-foot-four, weighing approximately 190 pounds, with a shaved head and blue eyes. Clay is five-foot-four, weighing 125 pounds with red hair and blue eyes.
Anyone with information is asked to call 1-866-492-6833.
Move over Uber and Lyft. There's a new way to get home from wherever you're headed Saturday night.
A new car service just launched called Select Chauffered transportation.
It uses Lincoln town cars and Mercedes sedans with plans to add large SUVs.
Owners Brian Buxton and Rick Allen say prices are close to cab prices, but with upscale vehicles and service catered to your schedule.
The company has an app and a Facebook page.
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March 19(Reuters) - Hebei Huijin Electromechanical Co Ltd
* Says it acquired 70 percent stake in Beijing-based technology firm
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EUFAULA, Ala. (AP) - Alabama is known for its unusual memorials and statues, and the city of Eufaula is adding to the list with a monument to a fish.
Officials in the lakeside town on the Georgia border have unveiled a 12-foot-tall replica of a largemouth bass to celebrate its claim as the "Big Bass Capital of the World."
Bass fishing draws thousands of people to Lake Eufaula each year, and the state tourism agency awarded a grant to construct the monument. It was unveiled Tuesday.
The agency also funded a marker celebrating the late Tom Mann, who helped get Eufaula on the fishing map with his lure company.
The big fish joins a list of Alabama monuments that includes a boll weevil statue in Enterprise and a coon dog cemetery in Cherokee.
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(WTNH) — Actor Matt Smith is being asked to donate a portion of his salary.
A “Care 2” petition is calling for the star of Netflix’s “The Crown” to make up for a pay gap between he and his female co-star by donating the difference to the Time’s Up Legal Defense Fund.
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It was recently revealed that Smith was paid more for his role as Prince Philip than Claire Foy earned as Queen Elizabeth for the first two seasons of the Netflix show.
Foy earned a Golden Globe, SAG Award and Emmy nomination for the part.
YEREVAN, APRIL 17, ARMENPRESS. The Fate of the Furious, the eighth and latest installment in the The Fast and the Furious franchise, sped past a global box office record this weekend, Time reported.
The Universal film, starring Vin Diesel and directed by F. Gary Gray, raked in an estimated $532.5 million in its global box office debut, CNN reported. That beats the previous record set by Star Wars: The Force Awakens, which pulled in $529 million across the globe in its opening weekend.
But Furious 8 had an advantage over Force Awakens because its opening included China, which has the second-largest movie market in the world.
A majority of the Furious 8's earnings came from international markets, with about 81% of the box office total coming from outside the United States.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Three-division world champion Vasyl Lomachenko has undergone surgery to fix a torn labrum in his right shoulder.
The two-time Olympic gold medalist from Ukraine hopes to return to the ring later this year, according to a statement Wednesday from his promoter.
Lomachenko (11-1, 9 KOs) had arthroscopic surgery at the Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute in Los Angeles by orthopedic surgeon Neal ElAttrache.
Lomachenko says he hurt his shoulder during the second round of his 10th-round stoppage victory over Jorge Linares in New York on May 12 to defend his WBA lightweight title.
ElAttrache says Lomachenko had an “extensive” tear in his labrum along with cartilage damage, but the surgeon believes Lomachenko will make a full recovery.
Lomachenko initially planned to fight again Aug. 25, but won’t make that date while recovering.
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EDINBURGH, Ind. (AP) - Firefighters have rescued a paratrooper who became stuck in a tree during a training exercise at a central Indiana military base.
Bargersville Fire Chief Jason Ramey says two firefighters and a member of the military used an aerial ladder to reach the paratrooper stuck about 50 feet off the ground about 11 p.m. Friday at Camp Atterbury.
Ramey tells the Franklin Daily Journal the firefighters used ropes to secure the paratrooper before cutting away the parachute and tree branches, Ramey said. The paratrooper was freed uninjured from the tree around 12:15 a.m. Saturday.
Camp Atterbury is located about 30miles south of Indianapolis.
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A bicyclist died this morning in Northern Laurens County after a vehicle collided with the rear of the bike.
The victim was Zahri Abozahri, 22, of Gray Court, according to authorities. The wreck happened as both the bicycle and the vehicle were traveling in the same direction of Hwy 101 (north), near I-385, in Gray Court.
A report said the driver of the vehicle, a 2005 Chevrolet truck, was not hurt, while the bicyclist died at the scene.
The Laurens County Coroner’s Office and SC Highway Patrol conducted an investigation at the wreck scene, near Postell Hughes Drive. This is Laurens County's 14th traffic fatality of 2017.
March 19 (Reuters) - Advtech Ltd:
* ‍FY DILUTED HEPS 69.1 CENTS VERSUS 71.0 CENTS​
* ‍FY PROFIT BEFORE TAXATION UP 3 PERCENT TO 541 MILLION RAND
* FY ‍REVENUE 4.09 BILLION RAND VERSUS 3.35 BILLION RAND
* “IN ‍CORE MARKETS EXPECT ORGANIC AND GREENFIELD GROWTH TO CONTINUE”​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reuters.Briefs@thomsonreuters.com)
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BERLIN Feb 14 German Economy Minister Brigitte Zypries said it was totally unacceptable that talks took place on French carmaker PSA Group buying General Motors' European Opel unit without consulting German works councils or local government.
Speaking on the sidelines of a meeting of lawmakers, Zypries also said on Tuesday that the German government had no information on the talks. GM had a responsibility to ensure that Opel's innovation centre remained in Germany, the minister said.
Earlier, PSA said it was holding talks with GM about buying Opel. (Reporting by Holger Hansen; Writing by Madeline Chambers; Editing by Michael Nienaber)
SHANGHAI, April 28 Hong Kong's benchmark stock index eased on Friday from the previous session's 20-month high that was aided by continuous money inflows from mainland China.
The Hang Seng index fell 0.3 percent, to 24,615.13, while the China Enterprises Index lost 0.4 percent, to 10,219.89 points.
For the week, the Hang Seng was up 2.4 percent, while the HSCE gained 1.8 percent.
On Friday, Chinese investors used roughly 14.2 of the daily quota buying Hong Kong stocks via the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect, compared with just 6.1 percent in the other direction.
Sector performance was mixed.
Materials and industrial shares rose, while financials and property shares fell. (Reporting by the Shanghai Newsroom; Editing by Jacqueline Wong)
A Vietnam War veteran in Pennsylvania has finally received medals for his service after 45 years of waiting.
The Tribune-Review reports 67-year-old Francis McKenna was presented with the National Defense Service Medal, the Air Force Good Conduct Medal, the Air Force Longevity Service Award, Vietnam Service Medal and Vietnam Gallantry during a ceremony Friday in Tarentum, about 20 miles northeast of Pittsburgh.
McKenna joined the Air Force in 1969. While he participated in campaigns in Thailand, Laos and Cambodia, many of his missions were classified, leaving little proof he actually served.
McKenna eventually enlisted the help of veteran's representatives Curt Hetrick and Greg Heinle. Hetrick says it took three years of searching through military records to find a single line saying "assigned to duty in Thailand."
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New York's governor says a former radical who drove a getaway car during a 1981 Brinks armed car robbery that led to three deaths impressed him as community-minded when they met before he commuted her sentence to let her seek parole.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Monday he believes Judith Clark should be able to make her case for freedom. But the Democratic governor emphasized that the decision will rest with a parole board.
The robbery led to the killings of two police officers and a security guard.
Cuomo notes that some of her co-defendants served less time.
The Pawn 1 in Hayden as seen on Tuesday, June 26, 2018. Kathy Plonka The Spokesman-Review
NOT enough people know about Oman, a country located at the far south-eastern end of the Arabian Peninsula. Despite its stunning 2,092-km coastline and the rugged beauty of its mountain ranges, it remains inconspicuous in the eyes of most tourists.
In Friday's issue of the Weekend magazine, immerse yourself in the magical wonders of Oman - its warm locals, delicious food, safe streets and sensational landscapes.
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Monday night at city council, they are tackling a parking meter question. More specifically, who should and shouldn’t have to pay.
Since the ’70s, motorcyclists have gotten a free pass at city meters.
The thinking is if they take up a whole space like a car, they should have to pay like a regular driver. They will from now on.
The city also approved more miniature spots for motorcycles and scooters. Those will be free.
The city will also reinstate green permits from some hybrids and electric cars.
To read the parking bill, click here.
Content Critical Solutions , a leading provider of mission-critical business communications services, announces completion of a third party audit attesting to its achievement of the demanding requirements of the SOC 2 Type 2 and HIPAA data security standards. The rigorous examinations that led to the achievements were administered by the professional IT assurance and compliance staff at 360 Advanced , a respected national Qualified Security Assessor, HITRUST CSF Assessor and CPA firm based in St. Petersburg, FL.
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By Doug Powers • December 11, 2017 08:04 PM
**Written by Doug Powers
The eagle-eyed journalists at CNN spotted yet another way President Trump may be ripping apart the very fabric of the Republic we hold dear by doing something the Founding Fathers could never have envisioned: Drinking Diet Coke. Impeachment is imminent:
🥤 🥤 🥤 🥤🥤 🥤 🥤 🥤🥤 🥤 🥤 🥤 President Trump reportedly drinks 12 Diet Cokes each day. What exactly does that do to his body? https://t.co/1NlfwW9uED https://t.co/iYRNRa45zo — CNN (@CNN) December 11, 2017
You know the momentum of the “Trump colluded with Russia to steal the election” narrative is stalling out badly when CNN’s been forced to downshift into “Trump drinks a lot of Diet Coke — what does that mean for the country?”
Pulitzer, here they come!
**Written by Doug Powers
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All westbound lanes of Highway 401 are closed to traffic at Exit 509 (County Rd. 30, Brighton) to Exit 497 (Big Apple Dr., Colborne), Northumberland OPP announced.
Police are investigating a motor vehicle collision that occurred near mile marker 501 at 6:32 a.m. involving a 2000 Pontiac Sunfire with two occupants.
Both occupants were transported to hospital by EMS, the OPP noted. The female passenger received minor injuries and the male driver sustained life-threatening injuries and has been subsequently airlifted to a Toronto area trauma centre.
OPP Technical Traffic Collision Investigators and Reconstructionists have been dispatched to the scene to assist with the investigation.
All traffic is to follow the Emergency Detour Route until further notice.
Updates will be provided as information becomes available, the OPP stated.
In West Chester, Pennsylvania, “The Master’s Baker” has created a Philadelphia Eagles wedding cake. The four-tier cake is green and resembles a football field. Check out the article here. It has miniature footballs, the Eagles logo and a goal post.
My dream wedding cake would have to be a Wrestling Ring with all my favorite WWE Superstars in the ring! Don’t tell my girlfriend, but this will happen even if that means there will be two cakes!
Whats the funniest or weirdest looking wedding cake you have ever seen. What comments were made about the cake?”
GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- A 30-year-old man barricaded in a Southeast Grand Rapids house surrendered peacefully early Tuesday evening, police said.
The man was in a house on Dawes Court SE when Kent County sheriff's deputies showed up about noon Tuesday, April 24 to speak with him about a stolen-property complaint."
The deputies noticed a boat motor and some tools -- believed to be stolen -- in the yard.
At that point, deputies sought a search warrant and asked for help from Grand Rapids police to make an arrest.
When they approached the house again, the man pointed a long gun at himself.
A lengthy standoff then ensued.
Grand Rapids police spokeswoman Cathy Williams said police were in periodic contact with the man throughout the afternoon.
"It was a best case scenario for everyone," Williams said about the man's surrender.
Police closed down Plymouth Avenue during the standoff.
NEW YORK (AP) - Yemeni Americans in New York are speaking out against a U.S. travel ban as the Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments over whether it should be upheld.
Some Yemeni owners of bodegas, the corner stores so prevalent in New York City, shut down for an hour on Tuesday afternoon to protest against the ban. It was a shortened version of a protest bodega owners initiated last year.
The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments over Republican President Donald Trump's ban on Wednesday.
This third version of the ban bars nationals of several Muslim majority countries from entering the United States.
Opponents say it discriminates against Muslims; supporters say it's necessary for national security purposes.
SAO PAULO, March 29 Gerdau SA, the largest steelmaker in the Americas, has agreed to create a long steel joint venture in Colombia with Putney Capital Management amid efforts to cut debt and boost returns.
Under terms of the venture, which were unveiled in a Wednesday securities filing, Porto Alegre, Brazil-based Gerdau will sell half of its stake in a Colombian mill, Gerdau Diaco, to Putney. The venture is valued at $165 million and has annual output capacity of 674,000 tonnes, the filing said.
Putney, an asset management firm, is also Gerdau's partner in the Dominican Republic. (Reporting by Bruno Federowski; Editing by Paul Simao)
How Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson became a superstar
If you weren't watching WWE Raw on Monday night, you missed a main event match between Braun Strowman and Big Show that shook the wrestling world—literally.
Braun Strowman and Big Show forced the ring to collapse after Strowman heaved Big Show over his body with a superplex.
Literally, the thing just implodes. It's kind of mesmerizing. You'll also notice the referee go flying.
The impact of two colossal Superstars leads to one INSANE ring collapse in our main event! @BraunStrowman @WWETheBigShow #RAW pic.twitter.com/bb1WvDRXGZ — WWE (@WWE) April 18, 2017
Big Show was involved in another ring collapse in the past. And that other one.
× Showbiz Shelly: Chicago Philanthropy Podcast ‘Ambition,’ Hamilton App and Celebs in Tech
Showbiz Shelly from B96 stopped by the Allstate Showcase Studio to catch Scott up on all things on the intersection of entertainment and tech – from the Hamilton App to the countless celebrities getting involved in new technologies. Shelly also told Scott all about her podcast, Ambition, which empowers and connects givers by showcasing the people and places shaping Chicago.
A 4-year-old girl was left on her school bus Monday (March 19) after other students were dropped off at their Baton Rouge elementary school, according to The Advocate.
The student was found sitting under a tree, in a grocery store parking lot in Central, about four afters after she should have been dropped at school, the newspaper reported. A grocery store customer found the girl.
The girl is a student at Baton Rouge Foreign Language Academic Immersion Magnet.
The event prompted all school bus drivers to be reminded of a state law mandating all drivers check their buses for straggling students, said Taylor Gast, a spokeswoman with the school system. "The safety and security of all students is our top priority."
The school day at BR FLAIM begins at 8:25 a.m.; the Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office got a call about her at 12:48 p.m.
Read the full story from The Advocate.
Google suffers from the Telegram ban, Valve is back in the business of making games, and Amazon has a top secret robot.
Plus the puzzle that was hidden in Windows years ago, and a new project that aims to be a Wikipedia for Terms of Service agreements.
KINGMAN COUNTY — A Kansas man was injured in an accident just after 7a.m. Monday in Kingman County.
The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2008 Ford pickup driven by Chaine L. Fishgrab, 37, Pratt, was eastbound on NW 40th Avenue four miles north of Cunningham.
The driver lost control of the pickup. It traveled into the south ditch, hit a tree stump and overturned.
Fishgrab was transported to the hospital in Pratt. He was properly restrained at the time of the accident, according to the KHP.
WINFIELD, Ill. (AP)  Authorities say they believe a 50-year-old man killed his parents and himself after learning they intended to remove him from their suburban Chicago home where he also lived.
Winfield police released an update on the investigation Tuesday. The bodies of 77-year-old Nancy Clinkenbeard, 76-year-old Clyde Clinkenbeard and their son, Karl Clinkenbeard, were discovered May 21 after a concerned citizen spotted unconscious people through a window and called 911.
Police say the attack likely took place on May 20 following an argument a day earlier involving another family member that was reported to police. The DuPage County coroner's office says the Clinkenbeards each suffered "multiple sharp force injuries."
Officers who forced their way into the home found two bodies together and the third in a different room.
The new Explorer for 2018 season is still fresh. The popular crossover updated its look with new front fascia. Grille, fog lights, and new paint jobs will definitely attract SUV lovers. But, true fans are going to wait for 2020 Ford Explorer and new updates. Why? Well, the US company announced Hybrid version and performance-oriented ST model. This definitely makes the upcoming crossover worth of waiting.
The 2020 Ford Explorer ST will share a lot in common with the new Edge. This is the first crossover in the family to get this badge. But, it is important to all Explorer fans since the bigger brother will be based on it. On the other hand, Ford will also launch a plug-in version of the SUV. The 2020 Explorer should be the first ever crossover by Blue Oval company to get hybrid version.
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Stocks open in the red as investors take in the latest batch of earnings reports while keeping a wary eye out for global politics; Dow -0.3% , S&P and Nasdaq -0.1% .
European markets show steep losses, with U.K.'s FTSE -2.1% following Prime Minister May's surprise call for a snap election for June 8, France's CAC -1.4% ahead of the presidential election, and Germany's DAX -0.9% ; in Asia, Japan's Nikkei ended +0.3% while China's Shanghai Composite closed -0.8% .
In corporate news, financials are front and center in this morning earnings reports, with BofA and Schwab both slightly higher after posting better than expected earnings and revenues, but Goldman Sachs -2.9% after missing top and bottom line estimates.
U.S. Treasury prices are higher amid the morning's cautious tone, leaving the benchmark 10-year yield lower by 4 bps at 2.21%.
The British pound surged after the call for snap elections, with the U.S. dollar -1.2% vs. the pound; the U.S. Dollar Index -0.4% .
As tensions grow between the U.S. and North Korea, onlookers have increasingly called on China to intervene. Which makes sense. Beijing is Pyongyang’s biggest trade partner and the two countries have a relationship that stretches back to World War II. But just because China is North Korea’s closest ally doesn’t mean China has control.
According to Chinese history expert Adam Cathcart, China’s relationship with the DPRK is complicated. Cathcart lectures about China and Chinese history at Leeds University in Britain and he’s spent some time along China’s border with North Korea. This week on War College, he explains the relationship between the two countries, what the border looks like and what happens Chinese border guards interrogate you.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Segue Group Co Ltd
* Says it will offer an off-floor distribution of 100,000 shares on Tokyo Stock Exchange between Aug. 29 and Aug. 31
* Offering price will be determined based on the closing share price of the day before the distribution
* Says the limitation for distribution is up to 1,000 shares for each customer
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A change of scenery looks like it will do Chris Sale some good, as the former White Sox ace clearly was not enjoying his time in Chicago.
With trade rumors swirling, Sale once cut up the team’s throwback jerseys so the Sox wouldn’t have to wear them before their game against the Tigers, which caused him to be scratched from starting. Sale believed the uniforms were uncomfortable, and for a pitcher, comfort is a pretty important thing.
The whole situation was a bit bizarre, but is now in the past, as Sale looks to make his first start with the Red Sox in April. He was asked about the jersey-cutting incident by reporters on Tuesday during a press conference, and cracked a funny “throwback” joke in explaining it.
Former presidential candidate Bernie Sanders will headline a Louisville event aimed at helping re-energize Kentucky's downtrodden Democratic Party.
The independent senator from Vermont will be joined by Democratic national chairman Tom Perez at the event Tuesday night. Their appearance is part of a national tour called "Come Together and Fight Back."
They're promoting an agenda that includes raising the minimum wage, providing pay equity for women, rebuilding roads and bridges, passing immigration reform and making public colleges tuition-free.
Their visit comes as Democrats are trying to rebound from a series of election losses in Kentucky. Republicans hold both U.S. Senate seats from Kentucky, all but one of the state's congressional seats and the governorship. The GOP controls the state legislature, and Republican President Donald Trump easily carried Kentucky last year.
A Sparta native made his mark on the high school basketball scene in Steamboat Springs, Colorado this year.
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Oscar-nominated writer Joe Bologna has died. He was 82.
His manager, Matt Sherman, says Bologna died on Sunday in the Los Angeles area after a three-year battle against pancreatic cancer. The actor and director was married to actress Renee Taylor, who credited his doctors for prolonging his life so he could receive a lifetime achievement award at the Night of 100 Stars for the Actors' Fund of America on Feb. 26.
Bologna was nominated for an Oscar in 1971 for best adapted screenplay for “Lovers and Strangers.” He won an Emmy in 1973.
He had a string of television appearances, but he was best known for the 1982 comedy “My Favorite Year.”
Bologna was a voice actor for the 2006 animated film “Ice Age: The Meltdown” and had a role in the 1999 Adam Sandler comedy “Big Daddy.”
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England defender Phil Jones is not feeling threatened by Victor Lindelof’s arrival at Manchester United.
Jones was born in Preston and grew up in Clayton-le-Woods. He attended Balshaw’s High School in Leyland, and played for Ribble Wanderers Under-10s before joining Blackburn.
Sweden international Lindelof may expect to be a regular at the heart of defence after his £30.75million move from Benfica, alongside Eric Bailly.
But Jones said: “Competition is always good – I’ve spoken to the manager.”
Image copyright AFP Image caption A number of cars were set alight during the overnight clashes
Groups of youths have clashed with police in France's western city of Nantes after a man was shot dead by police during a roadside check.
On Tuesday night, protesters burned cars and threw petrol bombs at the police, who responded with tear gas.
The full circumstances in which the 22-year-old driver died earlier on Tuesday are being investigated by police.
Police say an officer shot the man after he had refused to comply with orders and had hit another officer.
The man - who has not been identified - was taken to hospital but died soon afterwards.
An arrest warrant had earlier been issued for the man on suspicion that he was involved in organised robbery, France's BFMTV reports.
Police reinforcements are now expected in Nantes to prevent any further violence.
Driver leads officer on chase that ends at Tulsa airport
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Police say a man was hospitalized after leading an officer on a chase that ended at Tulsa International Airport.
Tulsa police Sgt. Shane Tuell said the chase started Monday after an officer tried to stop a speeding, black pickup. The pursuit eventually led onto a circular drive at the airport.
Tuell said the truck drove against traffic and blew two tires before it spun out and stopped near a gate. Police initially thought it had crashed.
The man was apprehended and taken to a hospital. His condition wasn't available, but Tuell said officers believe he was under the influence of Oxycodone. It's unclear whether he will face charges.
Airport spokeswoman Alexis Higgins says no one at the airport was hurt and that there were no flight delays or damage.
The West Texas Pride M.P.F.L. Semi Final Playoff game is set.
The pride will take on The Denton County Rhinos.
Game is set for 7:00 p.m. , Saturday.
The winner will go to The 2017 Shanklin Bowl in Austin, Texas.
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This owl decided to sit on a street camera, watching cars fly past, meditating a bit. The last thing it expected was to get caught in the lens.
This curious honeybunch caused great agitation online after it landed on a traffic camera in Finland's southern city of Tampere.
After this wise creature realized somebody was watching it while it was watching cars, the owl tries to put on grave face, showing the importance of its mission as it looks in the camera.
A military helicopter crashed in southern Maryland on Monday, authorities said.
Maryland State Police spokesman Sgt. Davaughn Parker said a Black Hawk helicopter crashed in Leonardtown on Monday afternoon. He said state police have sent two medevac helicopters to the scene to assist.
Kevin Bowen, who works in the pro shop of the Breton Bay Golf and Country Club in Leonardtown, said he saw the helicopter “flying kind of low” and then “saw it spinning” before it went down between the third and fourth holes of the golf course.
Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp says of his side’s 2–2 draw with Sunderland on Monday, ‘I must be honest, It doesn’t feel good’. Speaking after the match, Klopp admitted it was hard to accept the referee’s decision to award the two penalties to Sunderland, which led to the unwanted draw. Klopp suggested his side were suffering from an uncharacteristic lack of concentration, possibly linked to the closeness to the Manchester City game played less than 48 hours previously
TSR STAFF: Kyle Anfernee! @kyle.Anfernee : @usatoday @usatodaysports #Roommates, football season is officially back in action and one player is already following in the footsteps of Colin Kapernick. Oakland Raiders player Marshawn Lynch decided to sit during the national anthem, while the rest of his team stood along with the Arizona Cardinals. _____________________________________ According to Yahoo Sports, Raiders coach Jack Del Rio was shocked that Lynch didn’t stand, but understands. Lynch told Del Rio that, ‘This is something [he’s] done for 11 years. It’s not a form of anything other than [him] being [himself]. _____________________________________ “I told him I very strongly believe in standing for the national anthem,” Del Rio said. “But I respect him as a man and he–Read More At TheShadeRoom.com
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Ed Sheeran will guest star in the upcoming season of "Game of Thrones."
The show's producers made the announcement Sunday night during a panel discussion at the South by Southwest festival in Texas.
Producer David Benioff told the audience that they've been trying to get the 26-year-old British singer a spot on the show for years to surprise Sheeran fan Maisie Williams, who plays Arya Stark on the HBO fantasy drama.
The seventh season of "Game of Thrones" premieres on HBO July 16.
Hughes Smith plays soprano, alto and tenor sax as he leads a team of Jimmy Smith/tp-ct-fh, Phil Kelly/p-key, Takashi Iio/b and Nate Winn/dr through a collection of originals that harken to vintage Herbie Hancock circa 60s Blue Note.
Hints of the classic album Maiden Voyage weave in and out of pieces such as “Elizabeth” and “Sidamo” as the horns float with rich harmonies over Winn’s caressing ride cymbal pulse. The team shows it’s hard bop chops with Kelly at the Rhodes on the muscular “Wanting Home” and the team gets funky on the soulful “The Runaround.”
The horn players are in hard bop heaven, as Smith swaggers on “Gig Fries” and Smith is richly muted on Rue” with both gents slinking together on “Intersections.” Vintage sounds modernized.
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Brace for a cold, snowy weekend.
Environment Canada forecasts a 40 per cent chance of flurries Saturday night (Feb. 3) with periods of snow accumulating to two to four centimetres after midnight.
Temperatures of -17 C with the wind chill on Saturday are forecast to rise to 0 C by Sunday morning (Feb. 4).
On Sunday, periods of wet snow accumulating to two to four centimetres are expected with winds gusting between 30 and 50 km/h in the late afternoon. The high is expected to reach 2 C.
A shopper carries a Galeries Lafayette shopping bag in their store in Paris, France, February 26, 2016. REUTERS/Mal Langsdon
PARIS French consumer spending fell unexpectedly by 0.8 percent in February from January due to a sharp drop in energy prices after exceptionally warmer weather, data released on Friday by the INSEE statistics agency showed.
A Reuters poll of 10 economists had forecast on average that spending would rise 0.1 percent. Estimates ranged from -0.6 percent to 0.4 percent. FRGPC=ECI
With last February the warmest since 2007 and coming after the coldest January since 2010, energy prices dropped 10.9 percent in the month due to lower spending on gas and electricity for heating after a spike in the previous month.
Spending on manufactured goods, which excludes volatile energy prices, rose 1.3 percent on strong spending for clothes.
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Severin was released by the Steelers on Monday.
Severin had been competing for a depth role among a loaded receiving corps and was unlikely to make the team anyway. He's now free to sign elsewhere.
A Nigerian man has achieved the almost impossible as he got married to two women on the same day.
The man, identified as Meet Isyaka Dahiru married his two lovers on New Year’s eve.
The husband is a graduate of Accountancy and now married to Khadijah and Rashida.
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• Triple-A Columbus was idle. The Clippers (6-5) next play at Lehigh Valley April 18. Ryan Merritt (1-1, 5.56 ERA) will start against the IronPigs.
• Francisco Mejia’s sacrifice fly and Bobby Bradley’s two-run single in the 10th lifted Double-A Akron to a 6-3 extra-innings win at Reading. Yu-Cheng Chang’s triple scored Yhoxian Medina in the ninth to tie the game at 3-3 and force extras. Matt Whitehouse (1-0) allowed a run in three innings of relief to earn the victory for the RubberDucks (3-8).
• High-A Lynchburg was rained out at Carolina. The Hillcats (5-6) will play a doubleheader April 18 with Tom Pannone (0-0, 0.00 ERA) slated to start the first game.
• Three pitchers combined to shut out Bowling Green and Logan Ice’s RBI single in the sixth drove home the only run of a 1-0 win by Low-A Lake County. Ben Krauth (3-0) earned the win with 3 1/3 innings of one-hit relief for the Captains (6-5) and Henry Martinez recorded the final four outs to notch his second save.
March 19 (Reuters) - Heron Therapeutics Inc:
* HERON ANNOUNCES POSITIVE TOPLINE RESULTS FROM PIVOTAL PHASE 3 CLINICAL TRIALS OF HTX-011 IN BUNIONECTOMY AND HERNIA REPAIR
* HERON THERAPEUTICS INC - HTX-011 ACHIEVED ALL PRIMARY AND KEY SECONDARY ENDPOINTS
* HERON THERAPEUTICS INC - SIGNIFICANTLY MORE PATIENTS RECEIVING HTX-011 WERE OPIOID-FREE THROUGH 72 HOURS AFTER SURGERY
* HERON THERAPEUTICS INC - SIGNIFICANTLY FEWER HTX-011 PATIENTS EXPERIENCED SEVERE PAIN AT ANY TIME
* HERON THERAPEUTICS INC - NDA FILING FOR HTX-011 TARGETED FOR H2 2018 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Punjab National Bank:
* SAYS KEEPS MCLR UNCHANGED ACROSS ALL TENORS WITH EFFECT FROM FEB 1 ​ Source text: bit.ly/2GG2lun Further company coverage:
April 24 (Reuters) - Oaktree Capital Management:
* OAKTREE SENDS LETTER TO RANGER BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGARDING STRATEGIC REVIEW
* OAKTREE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT SAYS FUNDS MANAGED BY IT, AN 18.56% SHAREHOLDER OF RANGER DIRECT LENDING FUND, SENT A LETTER TO RANGER BOARD ON APRIL 11
* OAKTREE SAYS COME TO CONCLUSION RANGER DIRECT LENDING SHAREHOLDERS’ INTERESTS ARE BEST SERVED BY WINDING DOWN CO, RETURNING CAPITAL TO SHAREHOLDERS
* OAKTREE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT - URGES RANGER BOARD TO RECOMMEND WIND-DOWN OF RDL AS PREFERRED OPTION IN ONGOING STRATEGIC REVIEW PROCESS
* OAKTREE - WILLING TO SUPPORT RDL WIND-DOWN EFFORT BY NOMINATING UP TO 2 NONEXECUTIVE DIRECTORS TO JOIN BOARD AT RANGER’S INVITATION Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The iconic alternative rock quintet Sandwich uploaded a teaser video for Time Lapse on their official Facebook page last Wednesday, revealing the release date of the track. Now that it’s the 2nd of February, we can all finally feast on their latest single on Spotify, iTunes, Deezer, and Apple Music.
As we all know, Sandwich will be celebrating their 20th anniversary this February, and we’re all pretty stoked about it; and since they’re this month’s featured artist, we’ll be ampin’ up the airwaves with their music all month-long!
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A man has been charged with homicide following the death of a 21-year-old woman in Cumberland House on August 10.
RCMP from the community say they responded to a complaint of an unresponsive female on Deschambeault Avenue at about 6:00 am that day.
When they arrived, the found the injured woman, Christine Ballantyne, receiving are from local EMS. She was declared dead a short time later by the EMS workers.
A suspect adult male was identified and arrested.
Acea Dorian, 21, a resident of Cumberland House, has been charged with second degree murder under the Criminal Code and will make his first court appearance in La Ronge Provincial Court this morning.
He and Ballantyne knew each other.
The investigation is ongoing with the assistance of RCMP Major Crimes Unit South, Prince Albert RCMP Forensic Identification Section and the Office of the Chief Coroner.
JASON FARMER / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER The Most Rev. Joseph C. Bambera, bishop of the Diocese of Scranton, says Easter Mass at St. Peter's Cathedral in Scranton on Sunday.
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March 30 Opera Software Asa CEO Lars Boilesen told Reuters:
* Opera Software's "medium-term" goal of revenues above $1 billion refers to 2019 or 2020, depending on how quickly the AdColony unit grows
* "We're in the process of going live with the new platform, and when that's operational and begins to scale up, we expect it to grow by more than 20 percent per year ... if it becomes operational this year, we'll reach $1 billion in 2019, if it takes longer time ... then it could be in 2020. That's what we mean by medium term." Further company coverage: (Reporting By Ole Petter Skonnord, editing by Camilla Knudsen and Terje Solsvik)
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Newly acquired CB E.J. Gaines knew a couple of coaches on Sean McDermott’s staff because they were previously with the Los Angeles Rams. Defensive line coach Mike Waufle and tight ends coach Rob Boras. But he also knew a cornerback on Buffalo’s roster coming in the door.
“I actually was good friends with Shareece Wright before I came and everything, so that’s a good thing being in the corner room,” said Gaines after practice Sunday. “He’s definitely teaching me some of the game plan and some of the techniques that coaches want us to use so that’s good.”
Wright had to leave practice Sunday with a thumb injury. He’ll be re-evaluated on Monday.
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This is Essential Politics, our daily look at California political and government news. Here's what we're watching right now:
Atty. Gen. Xavier Becerra is joining San Francisco in a lawsuit against the Trump administration's threat to block federal grants to "sanctuary cities."
Republican candidates for governor praise the president during the weekend California tea party convention.
Rep. Ted Lieu (D-Torrance) is backing state Treasurer John Chiang in the race for governor.
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Janet Jackson’s husband Wissam Al Mana wrote a heartfelt letter to the superstar on his website amid reports that the couple are estranged.
The pair recently became parents to a baby boy, Eissa Al Mana. A rep for Jackson did not confirm that they have split, but a message on his website next to a photo of Jackson professes his love for her, calling her the most beautiful person in the world.
The message ends: “We will be together in the Great Forever.”
The singer showed off her a picture of her and her son for the first time Friday in a social media post .
The proliferation of big, high prize money Opens in the last couple of years has led to “democratisation”. Earlier, there was a caste divide. The elite played round robins where they got appearance fees and the certainty of meeting high-rated opposition, and hence did not risk much Elo on a poor result. The lower-rated had a hard time meeting the elite and getting invites to round robins. So they played Opens. In the past two years, higher prize money and decent conditions have led to the elite playing Opens too. Gibraltar, the events in the Gulf and the Isle of Man ...
Donald Trump campaigns in Lynden last May. He drew a record crowd to Northwest Washington Fairgrounds, convinced the candidate was a man who would keep his promises and make their lives better. Donald Trump campaigns in Lynden last May. He drew a record crowd to Northwest Washington Fairgrounds, convinced the candidate was a man who would keep his promises and make their lives better.
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MONTREAL, July 4 (Reuters) - Airbus Chief Executive Tom Enders said on Wednesday he expects to see the first results of the company's new majority stake in Bombardier's CSeries jetliner program within weeks, around the time of the Farnborough Air Show in July.
"I'm convinced we'll see first results already in the next couple of weeks," Enders told employees at a Bombardier plane factory near Montreal.
Asked later about CSeries orders, Enders told reporters there could be something around the time of Farnborough.
Airbus SE took a majority stake in Bombardier Inc's CSeries after completing a tie-up with the Canadian train and plane maker on Sunday.
(Reporting by Allison Lampert in Montreal Editing by Matthew Lewis)
YEMASSEE, S.C. (WSAV) — Yemassee Police report that on Sunday at 1:08 a.m., Hampton County dispatched Town of Yemassee units to a two-car rollover auto accident on Interstate 95 at the 39 north bound mile marker.
Officials say they found one car on its roof and a second car with heavy damage. The first vehicle had five occupants and the second vehicle had one occupant.
According to police, the victims were able to exit the vehicle on their own, but all six victims were transported to Colleton Medical Center.
Yemassee Police were assisted by Hampton County EMS, Colleton County EMS, and Hampton County Fire/Rescue.
The cause of the investigation remains under investigation.
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DETROIT, MI – As the Stans and fans alike patiently wait for Eminem to explode with the release of his ninth studio album, Revival, the Shady Records store is officially open for business — and business will be good (when) the merchandise sells out.
Those individuals looking to show unflinching support to Marshall Mathers’ latest LP can immediately turn their monetary support towards the Limited Edition Autographed Collectors Bundle + Digital Album package for Revival. Besides the digital download or physical copy (which will be made available come December 15), the bundle also includes a Limited Edition Autographed “Walk On Water” Steel Print (with the song’s lyrics etched from a copy of Eminem’s own handwritten scribble-scrabble), a Limited Edition Black Dog Tag and an autographed Certificate of Authenticity on the back of the frame.
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Ever since Usher’s been accused of putting folks at risk for herpes, the pop singer has kept a low profile. Now, it seems like he’s ready to reconnect with his fans, but for reasons you might not have guessed.
The A-town crooner made an appearance on Ellen to unveil a new app called Megastar. According to the singer, you can upload videos to the app, sharing your best talent — singing, comedy, dancing, etc. — for an opportunity to win $1 million. In Usher’s words, “It is the first ever talent competition in the palm of your hands.”
Soon after the announcement, Usher participated in a fun game of charades where Usher acted out movie titles for an audience member to guess. When it got to Magic Mike, Usher, declined acting it out. Maybe he’s trying to veer away from sex talk? You can find the whole clip for yourself below.
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3rd Circ. Nixes Trump Casino Dealer's Disability Bias Case
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 3:28 PM EST) -- The Third Circuit affirmed the dismissal of an Atlantic City, New Jersey, casino dealer’s claims that she was discriminated against for her medical condition despite being able to work, ruling Thursday that the allegation didn’t stand up since she was receiving Social Security benefits for being permanently disabled.
The three-judge panel’s decision dealt a losing hand to Arline Taliaferro, a former employee of the now-shuttered Trump Plaza Hotel & Casino who asserted a New Jersey Law Against Discrimination claim that, despite a protected disability, she was...
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The interim president at Michigan State University has named a vice president to help him run his alma mater.
Former Governor John Engler appointed Carol Viventi as Vice President and Special Counsel on Friday afternoon. She starts on Monday.
Viventi, also an MSU grad, serve as deputy director of the Michigan Department of Civil Rights. She also served as Secretary of the Michigan Senate. In that capacity, according to a press release, she oversaw sexual harassment policy and training for senators and staff members.
She has also served as deputy chief of staff to Engler when he was governor.
Engler was appointed by the MSU Board of Trustees to serve as the interim president on Wednesday. Lou Anna Simon stepped down as president the previous Wednesday (January 24th) after being criticized for her handling of the Larry Nassar sexual assault scandal.
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MACUNGIE, Pennsylvania (AP) — When wedding guests cheered a couple tying the knot over the Memorial Day Weekend, the excitement wasn't just about the union — some of it stemmed from the football jersey the groom slipped into before saying "I do."
Jennifer Sullivan says she was so certain the Philadelphia Eagles would lose the Super Bowl that she told fiancé Patrick Hanks he could wear a jersey to their wedding if the team won. To her surprise, the Eagles defeated the New England Patriots 41-33.
So when Sullivan and Hanks were married May 26 at Bear Creek Mountain Resort in Macungie, Pennsylvania, the groom stripped off his tux jacket, grabbed a Carson Wentz jersey from the bushes behind him and donned it as guests broke into a celebratory Eagles chant.
EXCLUSIVE: Anonymous Content has signed actress Christina Ochoa, star of CW’s upcoming new series, Valor.
Written by Kyle Jarrow, the serialized military drama centers on chopper pilots Nora (Ochoa) and Gallo (Matt Barr) who, after a botched mission in Somalia leaves a pair of American servicemen in enemy hands, train for a rescue operation and only they share a very large secret from the initial operation — a secret that must never come to the attention of the Army.
The series premieres October 9.
Ochoa’s other credits include a regular role on the recently cancelled Syfy series, Blood Drive, and a recurring stint on TNT’s Animal Kingdom.
She’ll continue to be repped by Greene & Associates Talent Agency and attorney Mark Temple.
Hundreds of thousands of people have witnessed the descent of the kaleidoscopic New Year's Eve ball in Times Square at midnight in the US, celebrating a century-old New York tradition under an unprecedented level of security. As many as two million people, surrounded by a ring of 40-ton sand trucks and 7000 police, gathered to watch the glittering sphere complete its minute-long drop, marking the beginning of 2017.
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April 24 (Reuters) - Albemarle Corp:
* ALBEMARLE AND DUPONT ANNOUNCE COLLABORATION IN HYDROPROCESSING
* ALBEMARLE - CO, DUPONT ANNOUNCE EXCLUSIVE COLLABORATION IN LICENSING ISOTHERMING HYDROPROCESSING TECHNOLOGY, PROVIDING AFTERMARKET PRODUCTS, SERVICES Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
(CNN) At least one police officer was killed and five others injured in an attack on the Afghan Interior Ministry in Kabul on Wednesday, according to police.
Ten assailants attacked the ministry after an explosives-laden vehicle detonated at the front gate of the compound, according to Interior Ministry spokesman Najib Danish. All the attackers were killed by security forces after a nearly two-hour assault.
Danish did not provide information on any civilian casualties.
Afghan security personnel guard the site of the attack.
ISIS Claims Responsibility
ISIS claimed responsibility for the attack a few hours later in a statement released by ISIS' media wing, Amaq Agency. The Amaq statement did not provide the names or specify the number of attackers.
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BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Traffic to and from Antwerp, Europe's second-biggest port, was halted on Monday after a container ship ran aground on the banks of the river Scheldt which connects the port to the North Sea.
A spokeswoman said workers were trying to tow the 366-metre CSCL Jupiter away but could not say when this would be completed.
"We're heading for low tide in the coming hours, that does not make things easier," the spokeswoman said.
Covering a space of 20,000 football fields, the port of Antwerp is the 15th largest container port in the world and handles 214 million tonnes of maritime freight each year.
(Reporting by Robert-Jan Bartunek; Editing by Alison Williams)
In what was already looking like a disastrous season, the Jets have brought Armageddon upon themselves in the form of Armagedon Draughn. Draughn, a 6-foot-4, 195-pound defensive back, was released...
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Jordan Eberle and Brock Nelson scored early in the third period and Jaroslav Halak made 46 saves as the New York Islanders rallied for a 4-3 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday night.
Kirsty will be showing her latest architectural and documentary photography that she has developed in the last year. Her style includes high clarity and contrasted images with alternative viewpoints. Kirsty has a passion for travel and photographing modern and historic buildings. Dates and Times Tuesday 13th - Friday 16th June 11am-4pm, Saturday 17th June 10am-4pm and Sunday 18th June 12pm-3pm. Location St Luke's Church Norfolk Road Maidenhead SL6 7AX Kirsty's Website: www.kirstymeredith.com Church Website: www.stlukeschurchmaidenhead.org.uk For more information please visit: www.bucksopenstudios.org.uk
Feb 13 Argo Group International Holdings Ltd
* Argo Group reports 2016 net income of $146.7 million or $4.75 per diluted share with book value per share up 10 pct for the year Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
WALTHAM, Mass. (AP) — Celtics coach Brad Stevens says Isaiah Thomas plans to play in Game 2 Tuesday night against the Chicago Bulls, then head to Washington state to be with his family and help complete funeral arrangements for his sister.
Thomas attended the team's film session and short walk-through Monday, but did not speak with the media. Stevens says that after services for Thomas' sister, the star guard intends to rejoin the team Friday for Game 3 in Chicago. The coach adds that all plans are subject to change depending on how Thomas feels.
Chyna Thomas died early Saturday in a one-car accident outside Tacoma, Washington. No funeral date is set, and Stevens says the Celtics organization hopes to attend.
Boston lost the opener of the seven-game series 106-102 on Monday.
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It’s a good thing for Johnny Manziel that Barry Switzer isn’t the general manager of the Texans. It’s a good thing for the Texans, too. After saying earlier in the...
The New England MP's estranged wife is said to be making a shift into politics.
March 30 Chesapeake Energy Corp
* Chesapeake Energy Corporation notifies holders of its 2.5% contingent convertible senior notes due 2037 of their repurchase option
* Chesapeake Energy Corp - Chesapeake intends to fund repurchase price using available cash
* Chesapeake Energy Corp - Repurchase price is equal to 100% of aggregate principal amount of note
* Chesapeake Energy Corp- Chesapeake intends to fund repurchase price using available cash.
* Chesapeake Energy Corp - Repurchase option commences today and expires at 5:00 p.m., New York time, on May 10, 2017
* Chesapeake Energy Corp - Payment of repurchase price will be made on May 16, 2017
* Chesapeake Energy Corp - If all outstanding notes are surrendered for repurchase, aggregate cash repurchase price will be approximately $14.76 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
One of St. Paul’s most popular streets shuts down for “30 Blocks of Fun” on Sunday.
It’s been called the “original Sunday Funday” and features the first big parade of the summer in St. Paul and “districts” focused on entertainment, arts and culture, family fun and sports and wellness. More than 150 vendors will be selling food and crafts.
The one-day festival, which draws more than 200,000 people, has an expanded schedule of longer hours plus new events, including a classic car show benefiting police K-9s.
The parade starts things off at 9:30 a.m., traveling from Dale Street to Fairview Avenue. New St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter will be the Grand Marshall and more than 100 organizations will be represented.
The entertainment district will have six beer gardens and stages with music from groups including Boogie Wonderland, a Johnny Cash tribute band, White Iron Band and Brat Pack Radio. The three entertainment stages west of Victoria will stay open until 7 p.m.
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BRASILIA, April 13 Brazilians state-run oil company Petroleo Brasileiro SA said on Thursday it produced 2.74 million barrels of oil equivalent per day in March.
The company said production was impacted by stoppages due to maintenance on FPSO Cidade de Angra dos Reis in the Lula field and on P-37 in the Marlim field. (Reporting by Stephen Eisenhammer; Editing by Leslie Adler)
April 12 Akzo Nobel NV:
* Has received a request to hold an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) to dismiss Antony Burgmans as Chairman of Supervisory Board
* Request was received from a number of shareholders led by Elliott Advisors.
* In accordance with Dutch company law, board will consider proposal to hold an EGM and respond within statutory 14 days.
* Supervisory board strongly supports Mr. Burgmans in his role as chairman. Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
March 31 CVS Health Corp
* CVS Health -confirmed that contract to provide specialty pharmacy services for Blue Cross, Blue Shield Federal Employee Program will terminate at end of 2017
* CVS Health Corp - given contract expires at year end, the loss of contract does not affect the company’s 2017 financial results
* CVS Health Corp - loss of specialty pharmacy contract, is not expected to have a material impact on the company’s operating profit in 2018 Source text for Eikon: (bit.ly/2nDmNmP) Further company coverage:
August 14, 2017, 6:14 PM | Shonda Rhimes leaves ABC and signs with Netflix for a multi-year deal. Actor Tom Cruise was injured doing his own stunts while filming for "Mission Impossible 6" -- he is expected to fully recover. Entertainment Tonight co-host Kevin Frazier joins CBSN to discuss.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Manila Jockey Club Inc
* Qtrly gross revenue 133.3 million pesos versus 102.5 million pesos
* Qtrly net income attributable was a loss of 52.1 million pesos versus loss of 17.5 million pesos Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WOWO): A winter storm is getting ready to strike northern Indiana.
A Winter Strom WARNING will go into effect at 1:00 a.m., Tuesday for Noble and LaGrange Counties. At the same time, a Winter Weather ADVISORY will go into effect for Allen, Whitley and Kosciusko Counties. Both the warning and the advisory will be in effect until 7:00 a.m., Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service.
Total snow accumulations will vary greatly from north to south, with 3 to 5 inches on average. However, you could see up to 8 inches if you’re located north of 30.
Winds gusting between 30 and 40 mph will also cause areas of blowing and drifting snow making travel difficult, especially on east west roads. Be sure to tune into Fort Wayne’s Morning News with Charly Butcher to get the latest traffic and weather.
MUMBAI: Veteran writer-lyricist Javed Akhtar has given the voice-over to animated character Valmiki in the forthcoming film 'Hanuman Da Damdaar'.
"The era in which the story is set... it had to have someone who would be narrating the story. There wasn't much written and documented then. People travelled around telling stories and passed it on.
"We believed it would be a nice build-up alongside. Given 'Ramayana' is written by Valmiki, it made sense to have Valmiki as the narrator. And once we decided to have a narrator, it had to be Javed Akhtar for he is the best," said Ruchi Narain, who made her animation debut by directing 'Hanuman Da Damdaar'.
Narain shared that there is a joke in the industry that even if the script is not that great, if the narrator is good the film sells.
"And there hasn't been a better narrator than Javed Akhtar so we were thrilled when he agreed to be a part of the film."
The movie, produced by R.A.T. films, is slated to release on May 19.
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March 19(Reuters) - FNC Add Culture Co Ltd :
* Says it signs 4.18 billion won contract for printing business
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Both suspects approached the tellers at two stations and verbally demanded cash. (Source: Cleveland police)
Two men walked in and robbed the US Bank on Shaker Boulevard in Cleveland Monday morning.
Police say the suspects entered the bank through the rear and approached the tellers at two stations before demanding cash. The suspects threatened to shoot the tellers if their demands were not met. A weapon was not seen, however, both men threatened the tellers with violence and told them they would shoot and implied that they were armed.
The suspects fled on foot through the back door with an unknown amount of cash.
The suspects were described as black males, between 20-25 years of age, medium builds, wearing hoodies and head covering garments.
Tips can be provided to the Cleveland Division of the FBI or the Cleveland Division of Police, 4th District. Tips can remain anonymous and reward money is available.
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A toddler who was shot in the head while riding in a car with her mother and brothers in Tennessee has died, police said Wednesday.
Zykov was recalled from AHL Charlotte on Monday.
With his promotion, Zykov becomes the 13th forward on the Canes' roster. Now that Carolina's chances of making the postseason have dwindled, the organization could see this as an opportunity to give Zykov a consistent run of play in the NHL. The 22-year-old Russian suited up in two games and scored a goal for Carolina last season, but has only played for AHL Charlotte in 2017-18. Over 61 games in the AHL, Zykov leads the league with 32 goals.
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A Georgina man has been charged after police say he was caught doing more than double the posted limit on Yonge Street in Stroud.
South Simcoe Police say an officer was conducting speed enforcement Monday morning when he clocked a vehicle travelling 132 km/h in a 50 km/h Community Safety Zone.
The 23-year-old G2 driver was charged with speeding and stunt driving.
His licence has been suspended for seven days and his vehicle was impounded.
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Preliminary post-mortem results on the body of Tama Retimana have indicated he had been assaulted.
The 29-year-old’s body was found in the Waikato River in Hamilton on December 27.
Detective Sergeant Terri Wilson says the post-mortem results indicate Mr Retimana was assaulted before he was found dead.
Further inquiries are now being made with the homeless community, who are upset this has happened.
"Our focus is now on the occupants of the campground situated at Pine Beach, as we search for the facts surrounding Mr Retimana’s death," Detective Sergeant Wilson says.
Police believe these individuals hold the key to what happened to Mr Retimana, and these people will be the focus of further inquiries.
Ricki Lake Ex-Husband Christian Evans Dead
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Ricki Lake's ex-husband, Christian Evans, has died, and Ricki is calling him a man the world did not understand.
Ricki posted notice of Christian's death, saying "he succumbed to his life long struggle with bipolar disorder."
She went on, "The world didn't understand this man, but I did ... For anyone who has ever lost a family member or friend to mental illness, my heart goes out to you."
The divorce was messy ... Christian claimed Ricki defrauded him in negotiating the prenup and tried setting it aside. The divorce became final in 2015.
It was Ricki's second divorce. They were married for 2 1/2 years before splitting.
× Estate of Terrill Thomas files civil rights lawsuit against nearly 30 people, organizations
MILWAUKEE — The estate of Terrill Thomas filed on Monday, August 15th a federal civil rights lawsuit against nearly 30 people and organizations, including Milwaukee County and Sheriff David Clarke.
Thomas is the inmate who died of severe dehydration in the Milwaukee County Jail.
The estate alleges in the lawsuit that “the conditions under which Mr. Thomas was confined were torturous, beyond all bounds of human decency” and his rights under the 14th Amendment and Americans with Disabilities Act were violated.
The estate is seeking punitive damages as well as compensation for Thomas’ mental and physical suffering.
Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
Credit Agricole Q4 profit falls after writedown on French retail unit
PARIS, Feb 15 (Reuters) - Credit Agricole, France's biggest retail bank, beat forecasts with a smaller than expected earnings drop in the fourth quarter after it booked a writedown on the value of its French retail unit, blaming a low interest rate environment.
Credit Agricole's fourth-quarter net income fell to 291 million euros ($307.82 million) versus 882 million a year ago, although the result beat the average of analyst estimates of 254 million in a Reuters poll.
Revenues rose 7 percent to 4.58 billion euros, above the poll average of 4.36 billion, helped by stronger results in its asset management and investment banking divisions.
"Only retail banking...did not contribute to revenue growth due to the low interest rate environment," the bank said in a statement.
The Colombia international could leave the Bernabeu this summer, having grown frustrated at his lack of regular game time under Zinedine Zidane.
Despite the manager’s insistence he ‘loves’ the 25-year-old, clubs have circled ahead of the summer.
Chelsea and Liverpool have been linked with both looking to strengthen ahead of likely returns to Champions League action.
Bayern Munich and Juventus have also been touted as potential destinations, with Rodriguez intent on being at a club in Europe’s top bracket.
Laura Aldridge, RN, has been named director of the medical, surgical and pediatric units at West Valley Medical Center. She holds a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Northwest Nazarene University and a master’s degree in nursing leadership and management from Western Governor’s University.
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About Barnsley Looking Out for Older People
The service aims to provide practical help and support in people's homes by reliable competent and trustworthy people, in particular for help with engaging in social activities, shopping and small jobs about the house and garden. Support will be available for all older people, over 60 years, particularly at critical times such as following bereavement and dealing with failing health. Staff and volunteers will visit people to give advice and information, and where relevant put together a support plan which will begin the process of reintegrating people back into being active members of their community.
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York City health department says one person has died and two others have become severely ill after they contracted a rare disease transmitted by rats.
The three cases occurred in the last two months in a Bronx neighborhood. City officials say it's the first time a cluster of cases has been identified.
The disease is called leptospirosis (lehp-toh-spuhr-ROH'-sihs).
Infections commonly occur through exposure to rat urine. The disease is rarely spread from person to person. It can be treated with antibiotics.
The city says it's reducing the rat population in the area and educating residents about the disease.
The New York Times (http://nyti.ms/2lOMiA9 ) says that from 2006 to 2016, 26 cases were reported in the city; the Bronx had the highest number with eight.
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The Nicosia Criminal Court on Friday found a 35-year-old man guilty of the repeated sexual abuse, for around a year-and-a-half, of the now 11-year-old daughter of his partner.
The court found the defendant guilty of 39 charges concerning the rape, sexual abuse and indecent assault of the girl between August 2013 and January 2015. The abuse began when the girl was seven-years-old.
The offences took place at the home of the girl, where she was living with her mother and the 35-year-old who was at the time in a relationship with the girl’s mother. Sentencing was adjourned for Tuesday, when defence is to deliver their mitigation arguments.
The court acquitted another suspect, the previous partner of the girl’s mother and who was facing eight charges of indecent assault against the girl, between January 2012 and August 2013.
Deb Winter performs at Capital Camps & Retreat Center’s 30th anniversary celebration on June 17. Some 430 campers, parents, alumni, staff, donors and supporters took part.
Photo by Matthew Dagostino.
From left, Martin and Grace Rosman of Annapolis receive a Technion-Israel Institute of Technology honorary fellowship from Technion President Peretz Lavie at a June 10 awards ceremony in Haifa. The Rosmans were honored for their longstanding commitment to the Technion and Israel.
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According to officials the aircraft crashed in Canadian County, near Oklahoma City, on Wednesday afternoon, local time.
Oklahoma Highway Patrol troopers were alerted to the downed plane’s location between Manning Road and Memorial Road.
It is not clear what type of plane crashed.
MEXICO CITY — Mexico’s former first lady Margarita Zavala has announced she is resigning from the country’s conservative National Action Party, known as the PAN.
Zavala is the wife of ex-President Felipe Calderon, who governed from 2006 to 2012. She had previously announced her intention to run for the party’s presidential nomination.
But in a video Friday, she said the party’s current leadership has cancelled internal elections and “handed the party’s most important decision to others.”
That was an apparent reference to last month’s announcement of an alliance between the PAN and centre-left Democratic Revolution Party for the July 2018 presidential elections.
Zavala hinted she might still run for the presidency but was not clear, saying only “I resign from the PAN, but not from my duty to participate in politics.”
Adelaide's quest for the NBL title has taken a massive hit with star Josh Childress ruled out of the series against Melbourne with a fractured shoulder.
The US import was initially cleared of any structural damage following after a collision with United's David Barlow midway through the fourth quarter of the Sixers' victory on Sunday which levelled the series .
Josh Childress nurses his shoulder in game two of the NBL grand final series. Photo: AAP
With the series one-all, he was expected to only miss Friday night's match in Melbourne.
However he has been ruled out for the series after a CT scan revealed an unusual pattern scapula fracture.
He won't require surgery.
Better know your H2O
We asked the question on Tuesday, and now it’s time to find out the answer.
Question: Which consumes more water,
an automatic dishwasher or hand washing?
The dirty dishes of yesterday are now spick and span, using less water
with an automatic dishwasher
For a fully loaded dishwasher, compared to the same number of dishes done by hand, the average energy efficient dishwasher of today uses one-sixth of the water (according to a study at the University of Bonn Germany).
Don’t forget to take you water pledge and make Laguna Beach number #1 in the nation once again! Renae Hinchey, General Manager of the Laguna Beach County Water District, says, “With just a few simple steps, residents can take the water pledge online at www.mywaterpledge.com to help our city win the title.”
Keep posted during this Earth Month, as we get to know our H2O. We’ll have another question next week in our efforts to keep water conservation on the mind.
Gold prices ended steady at Rs 28,300 per ten grams on the first trading day of 2017 on scattered demand from local jewellers.
However, silver declined by Rs 100 to Rs 39,300 per kg owing to reduced offtake by industrial units.
Traders said absence of cues from global markets which are closed, mainly kept gold prices unaltered here.
In the national capital, gold of 99.9 and 99.5 per cent purity ruled flat at Rs 28,300 and Rs 28,150 per 10 grams, respectively. It had lost Rs 200 on the last trading session of 2016 on Saturday.
Sovereign, however, traded at last level of Rs 24,000 per piece of eight grams in limited deals.
On the other hand, silver ready drifted lower by Rs 100 to Rs 39,300 per kg, while weekly-based delivery rose by Rs 495 to Rs 39,195 per kg.
Silver coins held steady at Rs 70,000 for buying and Rs 71,000 for selling of 100 pieces.
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s ruling party says it has reservations about a new deal that would see President Joseph Kabila leave office this year.
The agreement with the opposition calls for elections to take place before 2018, but the government says not everyone is on board.
Al Jazeera’s Fahmida Miller reports from Kinshasa.
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Worried about catching a cold or the flu on an airplane? Get a window seat, and don't leave it until the flight is over.
That's what some experts have been saying for years, and it's perhaps the best advice coming out of a new attempt to determine the risks of catching germs on an airplane.
The new study sent squads of researchers onto commercial flights to look for viruses and observe how and when people came into close contact.
They concluded that people on the aisles get up the most and tend to be most likely to be near a person spewing infectious droplets of flu or cold virus. The study was funded by Boeing. It was published Monday by the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
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Zach Magwood is now a member of the Nashville Predators, signing a three year entry level contract.
The Cambridge product finished fourth in Colts scoring in 2017/2018 with 27 goals and 32 assists for 59 points.
Magwood joins fellow forward Andrei Svechnikov, who put pen to paper on an entry level deal with the Carolina Hurricanes.
Browlock freeze seems to be affecting latest version of Google Chrome again (https://t.co/9KIHSlcsws); also on Firefox (https://t.co/Au1vu7eH1B).
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LA PAZ, Bolivia — A retired Bolivian bishop tapped by Pope Francis to be a cardinal is furiously denying suggestions that he has a wife and children and is threatening legal action.
Toribio Ticona said Wednesday that he “has nothing to do” with the alleged actions and said he would bring a legal complaint if the claims continue.
Francis named the 81-year-old cardinal last week. Ticona says the accusations were disproven after they first emerged in 2011 and have “resurfaced as slander in an attempt to attack” the pope by “sectors that are hostile” to the pontiff.
The accusations recently appeared in the Catholic blog “Adelanto en la Fe” — “Forward in the Faith.” It cites a 2011 complaint to local Catholic authorities that says Ticona had a family in a rural town.
Manchester United, Juventus and Barcelona all want to sign Gianluigi Donnarumma
AC Milan are desperate to tie teenager Donnarumma down to a new contact.
They are aware of interest in the goalkeeper from Manchester United, Juventus and Barcelona.
United have long been tracking the Italy international and see him as a viable replacement for David De Gea - should the stopper leave for Real Madrid.
Donnarumma’s contract is up next summer, meaning Milan may be forced to sell on the cheap if they cannot renew the deal.
And Italian newspaper Corriere dello Sport claim his agent Raiola will head to the San Siro tomorrow for contract talks.
According to the report, Donnarumma is happy with Milan’s offer of a £77,000-a-week contract.
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey’s state Supreme Court has ruled a lawsuit accusing restaurant chain TGI Friday’s of violating consumer fraud laws for charging different prices for the same drinks can’t proceed as a class action.
Debra Dugan sued the chain after she was charged one price for a drink at the bar and a higher price at a table in 2008. The lawsuit also noted the restaurant didn’t list drink prices on its menus.
A lower court had granted class-action status to anyone who ordered unpriced drinks at 14 company-owned restaurants in New Jersey from 2004 through 2014.
Wednesday’s 5-1 ruling upheld a reversal of that decision, though it said individual complaints could proceed.
The court left room for a similar case involving Carrabba’s Italian Grill restaurants to proceed, with certain conditions.
First lady Melania Trump and son Barron Trump made a rare appearance at the White House on Monday to help President Donald Trump celebrate the annual White House Easter Egg Roll.
As the national anthem played, the first lady had to gently remind her husband to place his hand over his heart.
That's a subtle nudge from Melania to remind Trump to lift his hand during the national anthem... https://t.co/P9XlYpjvcQ — Daniella Diaz (@DaniellaMicaela) April 17, 2017
It appears that Melania hits Trump when the National Anthem starts to remind him to raise his hand. pic.twitter.com/WNUKZCShD6 — Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) April 17, 2017
When Barack Obama was president, fact-checkers frequently had to debunk claims that he refused to place his hand over his heart during the national anthem.
The St. Helena Parish School District reported the electricity went out at St. Helena College & Career Academy in Greensburg for at least an hour Friday.
The district reported students at SHCCA sheltered in place during the outage, which ended before 12:30 p.m.
Officials said the surrounding area was also without power.
They added phone lines and internet services were down at St. Helena Early Learning Center and St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy.
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** Shares in Macau casino Wynn Macau slide as much as 5.3 pct as investors lock in profit after first-quarter earnings came in slightly short of forecast
** Weaker-than expected VIP revenues dampen earnings for Wynn Resorts, which controls the Macau unit
** Executives say Wynn is committed to the future in Macau and is focusing on reinvesting $100 million on its existing Peninsula property
** The company is also looking to potentially cooperate with shareholder Galaxy Entertainment for international jurisdictions
Lisa Haydon on the beach. Photo: Instagram/lisahaydon
Nothing can come in the way of Lisa Haydon and the beach. Not even her baby.
Just months after her pregnancy, the gorgeous supermodel posted pictures of herself and her baby travelling on long distance flights, chilling on the beach and even enjoying the waves on a Hong Kong beach. Baby Zack is a year old now and is learning how to swim with his mommy, posing for underwater photographs and going on long hikes. How do you make your child a fuss-free traveller? Start them young, and take a cue from Lisa Haydon.
Iconic vocal group Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons will deliver well-loved tunes at Pala Casino Spa & Resort on Friday, Feb. 23, and Fantasy Springs Resort Casino on Saturday, Feb. 24.
With his signature voice, Valli is known for belting out songs such as “Walk Like a Man,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” among others.
The group’s rise to fame was featured in the award-winning Broadway musical “Jersey Boys,” which got the big screen treatment with Clint Eastwood in the director’s chair in 2014.
Pala Casino Spa & Resort: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 23, 11154 Highway 76. $80-$100. 877-946-7252, palacasino.com.
Fantasy Springs Resort Casino: 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24, 84245 Indio Springs Parkway. $29-$59. 760-342-5000, fantasyspringsresort.com.
Australian jobseekers living below the poverty line have been granted an increase to their Newstart allowance of 50 cents a day – or a total of $7 to the base fortnightly payment of $545.80.
That money doesn't add up to much, but what difference could it actually make to the average unemployed or underemployed person struggling to put food on the table each day?
What can you buy from the supermarket with just 50c in your pocket?
A quick shopping trip to Coles confirms this statement from Brotherhood of St Laurence executive director Conny Lenneberg: "You can buy very little for 50 cents a day."
With a 50c coin in your pocket, what exactly could you purchase? Browsing the shelves, we thought it might be possible to buy a single bread roll – but the cheapest bakery items that are sold separately are muffins and hot cross buns, which both come it at $1.
So the next stop was the fresh fruit and vegetable section. Surely there would be plenty of fruit or veggies that would cost 50 cents or less per piece?
Treasurer Moshe Kahlon told the Zionist Union faction in the Knesset Monday, "Friends, in order to carry things out, you must be in the government."
Responding to the faction's motion of no confidence in the government, Kahlon continued, "You have good initiatives but if you really want to do something - join the government."
Boxer Ben Jones has the chance to seal his legacy in the sport by lifting the Commonwealth belt.
Crawley professional boxer Ben Jones is in action tonight (Saturday) fighting the biggest fight of his life when he fights for the Commonwealth Featherwight Championship at the O2 Arena in London.
The 35-year-old former English and WBO European champion takes on the unbeaten reigning Commonwealth champion Reece Bellotti from Watford for the title in a show which is being broadcast live on Sky Sports (starting at 7pm).
Jones went to school at Thomas Bennett Community College and tonight expects to be watched by 12,000 people at the area plus a potentially huge TV audience.
The showdown is on the undercard of the Lawrence Okolie and Isaac Chamberlain fight for the vacant WBA Continental Cruiserweight title.
Return to this site later tonight to see the big fight report and reaction.
There's a story within the details you don't notice. See how hair and make-up help define the characters in The Assassination of Gianni Versace.
A 92-year-old man in South Los Angeles is in custody after allegedly using a shotgun to kill a woman he lived with after a fight, police said.The incident happened Tuesday night near 60th Street and Vermont Avenue around 7 p.m. Police say the man and woman, who live together, got into a fight that escalated into a homicide.The woman, described as the man's girlfriend or wife, was in her 70s.Police took the man and shotgun into custody.DEVELOPING: We will provide updates as they become available.
Poor Referee Beaten Unconscious After Final Whistle
During a match between Heartland of Owerri and defending Champions, Plateau United, in Imo state, an unfortunate football referee was jumped after the match and beaten unconscious, so badly so, he had to be admitted to hospital in Owerri, Imo State. The referee officiating a match between was attacked by Heartland football fans after the […]
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Arsenal are set to sign Yacine Adli from Paris Saint-Germain.
Adli has rejected PSG’s contract offer and wants to join the Gunners, according to L’Equipe.
New Arsenal manager, Unai Emery, has captured the 17-year-old on a three-year deal, with the option of a further two years, according to Paris United.
An attacking midfielder with an imposing frame, Adli has featured for France at Under-16, Under-17 and Under-18 level, scoring 13 times over 33 caps.
Emery had a close look at the midfielder’s talent during his time with PSG and has convinced him to move to London, despite the Ligue 1 side making a bigger financial offer.
Adli is often compared with Javier Pastore, due to his exceptional technical ability, a two-footed game and impressive physicality for his age.
There are on the Right Wing News story from 15 hrs ago, titled Fox News' Jon Scott Under Fire for Saying THIS About Muslims:.... In it, Right Wing News reports that:
There are a lot of liberals and Muslims who are angry about the portrayal of Islam in the media. To them, it's not fair that Islam is so frequently linked with violence in the news.
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(NEWS10) – Delta and United are now requiring 48-hour prior documentation confirming safety and necessity of any animal.
That includes vet health forms and vaccination records. You also need a letter from a health professional proving the need, and a letter proving the animal is trained to behave without a kennel.
Delta announced their changes in January.
United followed suit after a support-peacock was turned away in Newark. The number of comfort animals on United jumped from 43,000 in 2016 to 76,000 in 2017.
Dawson Roy Robtoy, a boy, born at the Northwestern Medical Center on September 28 to Brittani Gaudette and Justin Robtoy of St. Albans.
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Ansah (knee) was a limited participant in practice this week and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Panthers.
Ansah was nursing this injury ahead of the Week 4 matchup against the Vikings, so he was likely held back this week for precautionary measure. If he's able to play, he'll be tasked with containing a hot Panthers' offense that features a mobile quarterback in Cam Newton. Ansah's IDP value has been dependent on sacks since his tackle count has been inconsistent, so tread lightly deploying him.
The Atlantic's Graeme Wood says ISIS could see Turkey as now collaborating with "the enemy." The Morning Joe panel discusses.
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UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. human rights chief says North Korea's leadership has cracked down on human rights by further restricting movements and making "horrific" prison conditions more severe amid tensions over its nuclear and missile tests.
Zeid Ra'ad al-Hussein told the Security Council Monday that a chronic lack of food, partly due to resources which are diverted to the military, has made humanitarian aid provided by the U.N. and others "literally a lifeline for some 13 million acutely vulnerable individuals."
He urged the council to assess the human rights impact of sanctions that have slowed aid deliveries and minimize the humanitarian consequences.
Zeid also criticized China for returning North Koreans who escape from their country, saying they "are routinely subjected to multiple forms of torture and ill-treatment."
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – April is national child abuse prevention month here in the Tennessee Valley. We have a number of different organizations that help these children and their families.
One of them is the Bethany Christian Services safe families for children organization. It provides an alternative to foster care for families facing difficult situations.
Currently, they have 16 host families, along with resource friends and family coaches. But they are always looking for more volunteers to step up and participate.
If you would like to get involved, you can contact Bethany Christian Services.
You can find their contact information on our website.
Fluro Friday - One Wave
What: Head on down to the beach early Friday morning in your brightest colours to form a happy fluro wave to raise awareness to depression, anxiety and suicide prevention.
"Last year we had over 100 people form a happy fluro wave along Woolgoolga beach,” Lisa Nichols from Key Employment said.
"When I walk down the street people call out 'see you on Friday' and it's a lovely feeling and achieves what Fluro Friday is all about. It's starting a conversation about a subject that can be sometimes difficult.
"If our wave saves just one life it is worth getting up early and dressing in bright funky clothes.
"I've had people reach out to me on social media saying they will be attending to honour their lost sons, husbands, mothers and friends. It's quite heartbreaking but hopefully we are making a difference.
Where: Woolgoolga main beach.
When: Friday at 6.30am.
The frenzy outside the courthouse is growing larger and wilder with each day of jury deliberations in Bill Cosby's sexual assault case. The head of the Michigan health department has been charged with involuntary manslaughter in Flint's lead-tainted water crisis.
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NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – Young area performers from around Hampton Roads are coming together for a concert in honor of Ashanti Billie.
Saturday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Origami near Military Circle in Norfolk, young area artists will perform for free.
Related Coverage: Ashanti Billie Disappearance
Organizers are asking for a $10 donation. The funds will help pay for buses that will take people from Hampton Roads to Maryland next Friday to attend Billie’s funeral.
Any additional money raised will go toward a culinary scholarship being set up in Ashanti’s memory.
Billie was reported missing on Sept. 18 when she did not show up for her job at a sandwich shop in Norfolk. Her body was found behind a church in Charlotte, North Carolina on Sept. 29.
Police have not released a cause of death or said how Billie ended up In North Carolina.
A funeral service is scheduled Oct. 13 at the Ebenezer AME Church in Fort Washington, Maryland.
Animation director, producer, artist, and educator Gerard Baldwin died April 18 at his home in Kingwood, Texas, reports the Animation World Network (AWN). Baldwin is known for his work on Mr. Magoo, Rocky and Bullwinkle, Yogi Bear, and The Flintstones, culminating with Emmy Award-winning work on The Smurfs. The Smurfs was based on Belgian artist Peyo’s comic books.
Baldwin grew up in depression-era New York, attending the Chouinard Art Institute, before serving in the Army during the Korean war. He then had a long and successful career animating, directing, and producing cartoon characters for Hanna-Barbera.
A note his family sent to AWN reads in part:
“Gerard moved with his family to Kingwood in 1989 and had a second career passing on his extensive knowledge as a popular drawing instructor at Lone Star college. Unceasing in ambition and creativity, Gerard never retired; he published a memoir, wrote essays, and created drawings and paintings until the end.”
Mea Whakauru
200g softened butter
¾ cup icing sugar
1 cup of plain flour
1 cup of corn flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
Method
Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Sift flour, cornflour, baking powder. Mix into creamed mixture. Roll into small balls and flatten with a fork on to a greased tray. Bake at 180C for 20 minutes or until golden. Ice with butter or lemon icing.
ICING
1 cup of icing sugar
3 tablespoons hot water
1 teaspoon melted butter
Method
Mix all ingredients until thick and runny. Add in lemon juice for lemon icing.
So Close,But So Far Away
I shut the world outside until the lights come on
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A teenager has been rushed to the Lady Cilento Children's Hospital in a critical condition after a car, driven by his older brother, crashed into a parked truck in Logan.
The sedan was being driven along Magnesium Drive in Crestmead about 4.30pm on Saturday when it hit the parked prime mover.
A 14-year-old boy, who was a passenger in the car, was taken from the scene in a critical condition and his 19-year-old brother, who was behind the wheel, suffered minor injuries.
The Forensic Crash Unit was investigating.
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Costa claims Chelsea manager Antonio Conte texted the striker earlier this summer to say he would be sold.
Costa is back in his native Brazil and is refusing to train with the Chelsea squad, claiming he is being treated “like a criminal”.
He also revealed he was close to signing a new contract back in January before interest in his services from the Chinese Super League emerged.
But Wright isn’t sure the true events of Costa’s transfer saga have fully come out.
“Something has happened. When you look at the character of the player we are dealing with he could have irked a couple of people,” Wright said on 5Live.
Toronto police say four men are facing a total of 97 charges in an investigation into gun violence in the city's Regent Park neighbourhood.
They say the men were arrested on Monday after an officer saw four people, who appeared to be wearing clothing designed to disguise their identities, in a vehicle.
It's alleged one of the occupants got out of the vehicle carrying a handgun and fired in the direction of traffic and pedestrians, but it's not believed anyone was struck.
Investigators say a pursuit of the vehicle ended when it struck a police car, but not before it had collided with two taxis and driven down a sidewalk, narrowly missing pedestrians.
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – A Buffalo man was charged with impersonating a police officer Friday night after Buffalo Police say he attempted to receive a law enforcement discount at a Starbucks on Delaware Avenue.
Mark Stetter, 48, of Buffalo, was charged with criminal trespassing, criminal impersonation of a police officer, and menacing.
According to police reports, Stetter displayed a fake badge and a gun inside of a holster attached to his belt while at the Starbucks in the 200 block of Delaware Avenue around 11 p.m. Friday. Stetter stated that he was a detective and demanded a discount.
Stetter then went to Spot Coffee and again displayed a fake badge to gain access into the business after it was closed, stating he was law enforcement.
After Stetter was arrested, it was determined that his gun was a BB gun.
Rookie Prospects Can Mess With Your Fantasy Baseball RosterMLB has seen a lot of injuries to major stars in the last month or so, in addition to a plethora of trades. If you think those are the only things that can derail your journey to a fantasy baseball league championship, think again. Here come the rookies!
A Bowling Green man is scheduled for a court appearance today after driving into a house and then telling police "I'm drunk."
Police say Donald Haynes Jr., 47, crashed into an elderly woman's home on Victoria Street Monday night and then fled the scene.
Officers located him a short time later in the 1100 block of Shannon Drive where he failed all sobriety tests and told police he was drunk and had drank multiple beers and vodka earlier.
Haynes is lodged in the Warren County Regional Jail and facing multiple charges including driving under the influence, wanton endangerment, and leaving the scene of an accident.
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (WKRG) — A young boy sitting with Santa is going viral on social media for his silent message to his mom.
Kerry Spencer posted a photo of her little boy sitting with Santa on her Twitter account, @Swilua. She writes, “We taught our baby sign language. This is the sign for ‘help.’ You’re welcome.”
We taught our baby sign language. This is the sign for "help." You're welcome. pic.twitter.com/i6NkxBf4KP — Kerry Spencer (@Swilua) December 5, 2017
The photo has received over 6,000 shares and has been ‘liked’ more than 25,000 times.
People tweeted back to Kerry, saying her son was ‘mispronouncing’ the word. Kerry responded back, acknowledging his sign wasn’t perfect, but it is the sign he makes when he needed help.
This story was originally posted by WKRG, a Nexstar contributing station.
By PAMELA CODY
Special to the PRESS
A local man made an impassioned plea to the Port Isabel City Commission at a special meeting Wednesday night, stating his case to persuade the City to sell him the embattled and historic Yacht Club building.
Accompanied by his wife, Irma, and daughter, Laura, Ernesto Martinez addressed Mayor Juan Jose “J.J.” Zamora and Commissioners Martin C. Cantu, Carmen Rios and Martin Cantu Jr. Also present at the meeting was City Manager Jared Hockema and City attorney Gilbert Hinojosa.
Martinez prefaced his remarks by noting that the Yacht Club, built in 1926, should be expected to show wear and tear, but its current condition is, as Martinez described it, “pretty bad.”
“The Yacht Club has received extensive damage by water, to a point where most of it is probably rotted out. You also have an infestation of critters and fleas inside of it,” he said.
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Get an inside look on FOX's newest singing competition. Each week, THE FOUR will have to defend their seat. If you don't win, you didn't fight hard enough.
CLAYTON COUNTY, Ga. (WFLA) – A Georgia toddler is dead after a freak accident at a Payless Shoe Store, WSB reports.
According to the report, 2-year-old Ifrah Siddique was shoe shopping with her mother Friday night when an unsecured mirror fell on the toddler. Ifrah was taken to the hospital and died an hour later.
“You wouldn’t really expect it. We are all in the state of shock,” the girl’s cousin, Aqib Iftkhar told Channel 2. “We want to make sure this doesn’t happen again for anybody. We don’t want to see another kid get into this.”
In a statement to the news station, Payless Shoes extended their condolences:
“Our deepest sympathies go out to the family of Ifrah Siddique during this time of incredible loss. We are devastated by this tragic event and are fully cooperating with authorities to research and understand the nature of this accident. Out of respect for the family, no further information will be provided at this time.”
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All eyes were on the first couple as they kicked off their first White House Easter Egg Roll on the White House lawn Monday. The FLOTUS wore a spring dress, a pale pink sleeveless dress to the 139th presidential Easter event, which took place Monday. To host, Melania opted for a longer pink fit-and-flare dress in…
Billie Lourd has written a message to her fans after the tragic deaths of her mom Carrie Fisher and grandma Debbie Reynolds. They passed just one day apart last week.
“Receiving all of your prayers and kind words over the past week has given me strength during a time I thought strength could not exist. There are no words to express how much I will miss my Abadaba and my one and only Momby. Your love and support means the world to me,” Billie, 24, posted on her Instagram account.
Billie‘s Scream Queens cast has been sending her love since the tragic news broke.
The dollar should be heading higher going by the fundamentals, says Michael Every of Rabobank.
A resident of Herzliya was arrested yesterday because of a US request to extradite him to her on suspicion of murdering his mother.
He allegedly drugged his mother with a sleeping drug and stabbed her to death in her car.
The suspect, Thomas Joseph Gross, will be brought to the Jerusalem District Court for a remand hearing tomorrow.
WESTERVILLE, Ohio, May 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Lancaster Colony Corporation (Nasdaq: LANC) announced today that it will be presenting at the Baird 2018 Global Consumer, Technology & Services Conference at 11:25 a.m. on Thursday, June 7, 2018 at the InterContinental New York Barclay Hotel. The presentation will be webcast live via the Internet and slides will also be posted on the company's website the morning of the event. To listen to the webcast and view the presentation slides, visit www.lancastercolony.com.
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Banks and energy companies surged Wednesday and smaller companies made huge gains as stocks got back almost all the ground they lost the day before. Investors reversed course as they hoped Italy would be able to avoid a new round of elections after all.
Barrie Police Service is asking the public to help them find a missing 13-year-old boy.
Cameron Abernathy went missing from his Yonge Street and Big Bay Point Road home just after 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 29.
Police are concerned for his well being and are asking for the public's assistance in locating Cameron.
Cameron is described as:
Dangal‘s success bash was star-studded, many actors who don’t come out for parties stepped out of their home for this success party. Veteran actress Rekha who was also there at the party had brought a special gift for Aamir which left him in tears.
The Aamir Khan starrer received a huge round of applause for its amazing performances by the star cast and beautiful story.
Rekha who doesn’t go to parties much came out to give Aamir a special present. Rekha brought a hand written letter for Aamir as she was touched watching the movie.
Aamir read the letter in the party and was moved with all the things the veteran actress wrote for him. Sources present in the part said, “Aamir was overwhelmed reading the letter, and was in tears. He said he will always keep the letter with him as not just the movie but this letter also holds a special place in his heart, as she especially came to the party to tell him how special the movie was to her.”
A racial slur was discovered Wednesday morning scrawled on a wooden railing in front of Whittier Cafe, a popular coffee shop and eatery on 25th Avenue.
Jeff Fard, who runs Brother Jeff's Cultural Center in Five Points and is husband to the cafe's owner, Millete Birhanemaskel, posted a picture of the racist message on Facebook late Wednesday morning.
"Is this how someone(s) disrespect a Black woman, community owned business?" Fard wrote. "Not in this town! Share."
Experts are warning parents about the dangers of hot cars as a heat wave sweeps through the Kansas City area. In the past 20 years, 705 children have died after being left inside a hot vehicle. KCTV5's Jessica Reyes spoke with Amber Andreasen of KidsandCars.org about how parents can keep their children from becoming a statistic.
Ballysheedy, Annacarty and formerly of Enagh, Kilkishen, Co. Clare.
Reposing at White’s Funeral Home, Cappawhite on Thursday evening from 5.30pm with removal at 7.30 to St Brigid’s Church, Annacarty.
Requiem Mass on Friday at 11.30 followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
In the heat of summer, the Honolulu Zoo announced special weekly performances for their annual "Wildest Show in Town Summer Concert Series."
The performances run from now until August 16. Every Wednesday, a new artist will be featured in a live performance from 6-7 p.m.
Here's the line-up:
• Wednesday, June 21 ~ Roy Sakuma’s Super Keiki
• Wednesday, June 28 ~ Manoa DNA
• Wednesday, July 5 ~ Kamakakehau Fernandez
• Wednesday, July 13 ~ Melveen Leed
• Wednesday, July 19 ~ Willie K
• Wednesday, July 26 ~ Ohta San & Nando Suan
• Wednesday, August 2 ~ Jimmy Borges Jazz All Stars
• Wednesday, August 9 ~ Beat -Lele
• Wednesday, August 16 ~ Rolando Sanchez and Salsa Hawaii
For more information, click here.
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Nickelback’s Chad Kroeger and Ryan Peake paid tribute to fellow their fellow Canadian band and did this impromptu performance.
“Being on tour can be a game of hurry and wait,” Nickelback writes. “Sometimes waiting around to take the stage is just plain torturous. And other times The Tragically Hip pops into your head and you get lost in a moment that makes it all better. This will always be a favorite!”
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The newly appointed minister and ambassadors today appeared before the appointments committee of parliament for the formal vetting exercise, during which the Kyabazinga of Busoga William Gabula Nadiope IV was technically missing from the list
As we reached out to the parliament’s director of communication Chris Obore over the missing name, he said the matter can best be answered by the speaker Rebbeca Kadaga and the president himself
PESHAWAR: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz chief Nawaz Sharif is expected to address a party rally today near the motorway toll plaza.
Other party leaders, including Nawaz’s daughter Maryam Nawaz, will also address the rally.
Preparations for the rally have been completed and fool-proof security has been ensured in and around the venue.
In his last address to a public gathering in Jaranwala, the former premier said his party will push its “political opponents hard" in 2018, so they are not seen again.
The PML-N president also touched upon the reasons for his ouster, a recurring theme in his recent rallies.
"Is it a crime to not draw a salary from your son?" Nawaz questioned the attendees of the rally. "I was ousted because of this crime."
"I came to the public's court to get justice," he said. "I see the same spirit here in Jaranwala that I saw when I got out to seek the public's support on the Grand Trunk (GT) Road."
Hasbro Children’s Hospital has been named the local beneficiary of Balise Subaru’s National “Share the Love” Event.
For every Subaru sold or leased through January 2, 2018, Subaru will donate $250 to the purchaser’s choice of benefiting charities, including the area’s leading pediatric hospital, Hasbro Children’s Hospital.
For more information: https://www.balisesubaru.com/share-the-love.htm
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A “major incident” has been declared just a few miles away from Salisbury, where former Russian double-agent Sergei Skripal and his daughter were found poisoned with a nerve agent in March.
A man and woman, in their 40s, have reportedly been exposed to what authorities describe as an “unknown substance” in the southern English town of Amesbury.
They were initially believed to have fallen ill after using crack cocaine or heroin, but are now “receiving treatment for suspected exposure to an unknown substance,” Wiltshire Police said in a statement.
“Further testing is now ongoing to establish the substance which led to these patients becoming ill and we are keeping an open mind as to the circumstances surrounding this incident,” it added.
State and federal investigators in Nevada are still trying to make sense of what happened in Las Vegas on Sunday. Authorities say a man named Steven Paddock opened fire – from his 32nd floor suite at the Mandalay Bay hotel – on a large crowd attending a country music festival. Paddock made use of an arsenal of weapons – and technology that allowed them to fire faster. A lot of folks this week are wondering what can be done about the gun violence that plagues this country especially when people have access to weapons that can be enhanced.
Many pregnant women say they feel different, depending on whether they are carrying a boy or girl.
A study by Ohio State University's Medical Center shows there's some science behind that. Doctor Amanda Mitchell led the study that found women carrying girls have more trouble fighting off illnesses including viruses, infections, asthma or allergies. Mitchell says women carrying girls produce more inflammatory cytokines.
Mitchell says those inflamation-producing cytokines were found in immune samples from women carrying girls.
The Super Bowl isn’t just about football, or player’s/team’s statistics. It’s well known a ton of people watch the Super Bowl just to see the commercials. This kind of following though is exactly what big time marketers are hoping for when they pay up for a mere :30 second commercial break.
According to Advertising Age, the going price for a :30 second break during Super Bowl 50 ranged between $4.6 Million – $5 Million.
With so much money on the line, marketing agencies are set to create the biggest ‘touchdown’ of the game. The challenge lies between being creative enough to catch your attention and make you remember it; but not being too creative that you don’t remember or catch the business name/product.
To see a list of all of Super Bowl 50 commercials, click here.
Last year, according television ratings company Nielson reported 114 million viewers saw the game and it’s commercials. They break down further to estimate about 54 million, or 47%, were women.
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US official: Trump to rescind Obama-era guidance that called for schools to consider race in admissions
Cicadas are usually the loudest noise in Karetu valley but today the sound of warriors welcoming Jacinda Ardern and government MPs on to Karetu Marae echoed across these remote hills in the middle of the Bay of Islands.
Hundreds of people here are celebrating local Kelvin Davis as a minister.
This tiny little Marae is developing a huge political pedigree - Peeni Henare, Nanaia Mahuta, Willie Jackson and Willow Jean Prime all have whanau from here.
HELSINKI (AP) — Police in Sweden say they are investigating an attempted arson at a Jewish cemetery.
Remnants of two glass bottles with flammable contents were found Monday near the chapel at the cemetery in Malmo, Sweden’s third-largest city.
It is unclear when the bottles were thrown, but police think it was between Friday evening and Monday morning.
Malmo police spokesman Nils Norling told Swedish broadcaster SVT that if there was a fire, it wasn’t a major one.
Jewish community spokesman Fredrik Sieradzki says there were no injuries and the chapel wasn’t damaged.
The discovery followed the arrests of three people for allegedly throwing firebombs at a synagogue in the Swedish city of Goteborg on Saturday.
A protest in Malmo of the Trump administration’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital included anti-Semitic slogans on Friday.
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“The board wishes to express its appreciation to Sibiya for his valued contribution in his role as deputy chairperson and non-executive director of the company and wishes him well in his future endeavours,” Tiger Brands said. Sibiya was the founding chief executive of Business Unity SA and a past president of the Black Management Forum, as well as the chief executive for the Chamber of Mines until he took early retirement in 2015. -
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PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Children searching for Easter eggs at a southeast Portland playground found a water bottle that contained syringes.
The Oregonian/OregonLive reports the bottle was hidden in bushes at the playground that’s across from a church.
Geoffrey and Molly Halsey brought their two children to the playground to join other kids. A boy returned to the adults holding the bottle.
Molly Halsey recalls the boy saying, “Look what I found.”
She says the parents – several of whom are nurses – were horrified by the discovery, but grateful the needles were at least in a container and didn’t prick someone.
One parent posted a photo on Facebook, along with the comment: “Welcome to the big city.”
LeBron James drives to the basket during the Cavaliers' victory over the Pacers on April 15 at Quicken Loans Arena A tough loss to start the NBA Playoffs for the Indiana Pacers. He's the ninth player to play that many postseason games.
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Kicking off the festivities ahead of the gridiron match between Sierra College and Butte College on Oct. 28 will be the annual Sierra College Football Alumni Tailgate Party.
All former Sierra College Wolverine athletes, coaches and their families are invited to the celebration which starts at 10:30 a.m. in the parking lot north of Homer "Buzz"Ostrom Stadium.
The event is being hosted by former Sierra College athlete and coach Rex Chappell, former Sierra College football player Zeke Johnson and former Sierra College basketball player and WAA President Jim Bush.
The cost to attend is $15 per adult and includes lunch and a game ticket.
For more information about the alumni tailgate party contact Bush at 916-846-1902 or Johnson at 916-224-3992.
KITCHENER — Police have released images of two men they want to speak to in connection with a break and enter at a Kitchener house in which credit cards were stolen and used shortly after at a convenience store.
Waterloo Regional Police said the house on Homewood Avenue was broken into on March 8.
Several items were stolen, including credit cards that were used at a convenience store.
The homeowners were sleeping inside at the time.
Rugby-Lions dance in background as NZ stay on toes against Samoa
AUCKLAND, June 15 The "dance in the background" was undoubtedly overshadowing the All Blacks test match against Samoa but coach Steve Hansen was at pains to ensure his side did not trip over their own feet during Friday's clash at Eden Park.
comScore (NASDAQ:SCOR) announced the introduction of Facebook demographic metrics to the validated Campaign Essentials campaign measurement suite.
"The addition of demographic reporting for Facebook ads in vCE marks another step forward in providing advertisers and agencies with transparent, uniform measurement across all platforms and devices," said Gabe Goldstein, senior director of product management at comScore. "We're also pleased to offer both demographic and viewability metrics for Facebook and Instagram campaigns – a testament to our goal of easing the complexity of campaign measurement for our clients."
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A man convicted of killing his former boss at a traveling carnival nearly two decades ago was executed Thursday night after dropping his appeals and asking to be put to death.
Dramatic video from the shooting in Alexandria captured some of the chaos that ensued when a 66-year-old left-wing zealot opened fire on the Congressional GOP baseball team.
More than 25 bullets can be heard ringing through the air in the footage, which was captured by a witness close to the field at the Eugene Simpson Stadium Park in Alexandria, Va.
At one point, a man can be seen lying in the middle of the field.
“Do we know where he’s at?” the man recording the video can be heard saying. “I assume people have been calling 911 already.”
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A number of retired law enforcement leaders have endorsed Shannan Moon for Nevada County sheriff, a Monday release states.
Former Sheriff Paul Rankin, retired Undersheriff Bill Mullis, retired Capts. Ron Smith, Lee Osborne, Richard Mooers, Bob Hammill, and retired Chief of the Nevada City Police Department Jim Moon, Shannan Moon's father, support her candidacy, according to the release.
"As a retired Captain with experience in operations, administration, and corrections and knowledge of all three candidates, I unequivocally endorse Shannan Moon as the only candidate with the necessary training and experience to lead the Nevada County Sheriff's Office into the 21st century," Osborne states.
Moon is running against former Grass Valley Police Chief John Foster and sheriff's Executive Lt. Bill Smethers.
KINSHASA, March 28 Congo's conference of Catholic bishops has withdrawn as mediator in talks between the government and opposition after implementation of a deal that would ensure elections are held this year stalled, an official with the body said on Tuesday.
"We think that there's no longer anything to do," Donatien Nshole, secretary general of the conference known as CENCO, told Reuters. "We have given all our time and all our energy and in the meantime pastoral work suffers." (Reporting By William Clowes in Kinshasa, writing by Edward McAllister; Editing by Joe Bavier and John Stonestreet)
FILE - In this Dec. 11, 2017, file photo, Brooke Crews, who is accused of killing a pregnant neighbor so she and her boyfriend could keep the baby, appears in state district court in Fargo, N.D., on with attorney Steven Mottinger. Crews, who pleaded guilty in the killing to conspiracy to commit kidnapping and murder, and lying to law officers in the death of 22-year-old Savanna Greywind, of Fargo, in August 2017, is scheduled to be sentenced Friday, Feb. 2, 2018, in Fargo. The Forum via AP, Pool Michael Vosburg
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Jim Cooper and Tennessee state Sen. Steve Dickerson are hoping to raise voter registration rates with a new project involving businesses and other organizations.
A news release from Cooper said Tennessee has more than 838,000 adults who aren’t registered to vote. The release said Cooper, a Democrat, and Dickerson, a Republican, worked together to increase Nashville high school registration rates by 85 percent in 2015.
Their new effort, Project Register, aims to raise awareness about online voter registration across Middle Tennessee.
The program involves businesses, nonprofits and other organizations encouraging new employees to register to vote and reminding employees twice a year to register to vote online.
The release said more than 70 organizations representing more than 125,000 employees have signed up to participate.
WASHINGTON (NBC News) — Three women are doubling down on their claims of sexual misconduct by President Trump, telling their stories at a news conference and on “Megyn Kelly Today.”
They are among at least 16 women who have accused the president of sexual misconduct.
Their stories are compiled in a widely-shared video by a self-described social justice filmmaker.
The women say the “Me Too” movement inspired them to speak out, again, and they’re now calling on Congress to investigate.
“It’s important enough to me to bring this up and hope we can get some sort of change in our culture,” says accuser Jessica Leeds.
Their Monday press conference comes as President Trump has reportedly questioned the validity of the now infamous Access Hollywood tape in which he describes assaulting women.
At least four U.S. Senators have called on the president to resign.
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1:51 Judge sentences Harris to serve two consecutive sentences of life without parole
2:06 Meet the chef and owner of Trevioli Artisan Pasta Company
2:11 Area animal rescue in dire need of financial assistance
2:35 Actors get out of the way so characters can live on stage
2:12 School children introduced to live theater through arts in education program
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This was about the best thing you could say about second-year LHP Blake Snell 's start in Monday's 4-3 loss to the Red Sox: "The pitch count is the thing. He's got to get the ball over the plate.
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March 28 Factset Research Systems Inc
* Factset reports solid revenue and earnings growth in second quarter 2017
* Q2 adjusted earnings per share $1.81
* Q2 earnings per share $1.68
* Q2 revenue rose 4.5 percent to $294.4 million
* Q2 earnings per share view $1.80 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Says Q3 GAAP revenues are expected to be in range of $301 million and $307 million
* Says GAAP operating margin is expected to be in range of 30.0 pct and 31.0 pct in Q3
* Says GAAP diluted EPS is expected to be in range of $1.68 and $1.74 in Q3
* Says adjusted diluted EPS is expected to be in range of $1.80 and $1.86 in Q3
* Q3 earnings per share view $1.84, revenue view $301.6 million -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
LANSING, Mich. (AP) – The state House has approved legislation to create an opioid prescription abuse program for Michigan school districts to follow and let Medicaid pay for patient detoxification and rehabilitation services for people with addictions.
The bills passed Tuesday also would prevent doctors from giving prescriptions without written parental consent and let pharmacists refuse filling prescriptions suspected of having forged doctors’ signatures.
Opioids include heroin, prescription opioids, and nonpharmaceutical fentanyl.
Nearly 2,000 people died in 2015 in Michigan from drug overdoses. The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says Michigan and some other states are facing opioid epidemics.
The bills now return to the GOP-controlled Senate, but likely won’t be taken up until September after lawmakers return from break.
Former Cayman Islands Football Association president, CONCACAF president and FIFA vice president Jeffrey Webb was ordered to pay $6.7 million dollars by a New York Federal Court Wednesday 31st January.
The 53-year-old was scheduled to be sentenced in New York 24th January on charges of racketeering, conspiracy, wire fraud and money laundering after pleading guilty three years ago.
In 2016, Webb was banned from football for life by FIFA’s ethics committee and fined $1 million dollars for taking bribes. Webb has since been on house arrest, and will be sentence in court 7th March. Webb’s sentencing has been delayed 6 times.
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The Nashville native finished the course in 3:41.36 among 42 participants and 33 runners who complete the course, becoming the first Cumberland runner, male or female, to complete the marathon at the national championships.
Kincardine's first Cruise Night of 2018 was a hot one, but it didn't stop hundreds of cars from lining the streets for the public to check it out.
The crowds stretched down Queen Street in the sweltering heat, but a cool breeze off the lake and a bit of shade from the buildings as sunset approached kept spirits high as people enjoyed the start of the Canada Day long weekend.
Classic cars and trucks, as well as a variety of motorcycles were on display from decades past, as well as new models, as car enthusiasts enjoyed the first of three Cruise Nights.
The other two of 2018 take place on the civic long weekend on Aug. 3 and Labour Day weekend Aug. 31 running 6-9 p.m.
Blue Buffalo is voluntarily recalling cans of dog food, the company announced on their website on Monday.
A supplier notified the company of the possible presence of aluminum in a production run of cans.
The recall affects only Blue Buffalo Homestyle Recipe Healthy Weight, Chicken Dinner with Garden Vegetables in a 12.5 ounce cans. The cans have a UPC code of 8-40243-10017-0 and a best by date of August 3, 2019.
No other products are involved and the company has not received any reports of illness or injury as a result of the problem.
Cans be returned for a full refund at your local retailer.
For more information, dog owners can call 866-800-2917.
Bill Maher wants Donald Trump’s supporters to confess that the president duped them over his U.S.-Mexico border wall campaign promise.
“Just admit you got conned when you actually thought that Blob the Builder was going to erect the Eighth Wonder of the World for free and Mexico would pick up the check,” Maher said on Friday’s broadcast of “Real Time.”
“C’mon man, we’ve all been there. You bought weed in the park and when you got home, it was pine needles and oregano,” he added.
Maher later broke down why Trump’s supporters don’t actually need the southern border barrier. Because “everything that wall represents — the bigotry, the racism, the ignorance, the paranoia — is already in your heart,” he said.
Train services on the Gold Coast will triple during the upcoming Commonwealth Games, while commuters using the rest of the southeast Queensland network will have to make do with a summer-like timetable.
The state government released its transport plan for the major event on Sunday, with Transport Minister Mark Bailey claiming it had kept its promise not to close any rail lines.
But the Beenleigh line will be significantly affected and effectively merged into the Gold Coast line, with just a few stations still serviced by trains, while the rest will be operated by "high frequency free bus services".
Derm Essentials Medi-Spa is one of the many businesses that have added an AED into their business (Comox Fire Rescue)
More and more businesses in the Comox Valley are adding AEDs into their work space.
Comox Fire Chief Gord Schreiner says the Automatic External Defibrillators have many advantages and can save lives.
“We have about 36 (AEDs) in the Town of Comox itself for our population of about 14,000 people. [That’s] one or two on every block pretty much in our downtown core.”
He adds that firefighters train the business staff after delivering the AED. They also offer CPR training to workers.
The program has Comox Fire Rescue paying half of the AED, while the business covers the other half. Defibrillators cost approximately $2,000.
Schreiner says his long-term goal is to eventually have an A-E-D in almost every business and public building in town.
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As suburban office markets come back into fashion, some have experienced greater demand from tenants than others. A recent report from commercial real estate services firm CBRE looked at vacancy rates and rental rate increases in a number of revitalized suburbs.
A lack of new supply has driven rents up in the majority of these markets, according to Andrea Cross, Americas head of office research with CBRE, while in others the concentration of specific industries (bioscience, technology) has created outsized demand.
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A man convicted in 2002 of sexual misconduct with a 10-year-old girl in New York has been charged locally with failing to register as a sex offender. Thomas Melvin Schermerhorn, 48, faces three to 10 years in an Arkansas prison and a fine up to $10,000 if convicted of failing to comply with sex offender registration requirements in Miller County.
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JERUSALEM (REUTERS) - The Israeli government said on Tuesday (April 24) it was abandoning a plan to forcibly deport African migrants who had entered the country illegally.
The government, which had been working on a plan to deport thousands of mostly Eritrean and Sudanese men to a third country against their will, said in a written response to the Supreme Court that it was no longer pursuing that option.
Israel's immigration authority will continue to find options to deport migrants voluntarily, but their forced removal "is no longer on the agenda", the government said.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — After deciding not to play for the French national team this summer, Hornets guard Nic Batum has apparently lost the …
KNOXVILLE (WATE) – A 15-year-old accused of shooting and killing a member of the U.S. Army will be charged as an adult.
The Roane County District Attorney’s Office confirmed Jacob Kinney, 15, will be charged in the shooting death of Marstratton Gordon, 23. Gordon was shot in August 2016. His family says he was on weekend deployment from Fort Campbell, Kentucky.
Court documents allege Kinney shot Gordon in the head with a .357 round after a fight broke out between Gordon and his girlfriend, Kinney’s sister. The documents say the teen entered the hallway between his bedroom and his sister’s room, pointed the weapon at Gordon, and fired one round. The bullet hit Gordon in the left cheek, killing him.
After the shooting, a judge ordered the teen to be undergo evaluation and treatment at a mental health facility to determine competency and his IQ.
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WhatsApp users on iPhone are getting a major update
WhatsApp pushed-out a substantial update to the iPhone version of its hugely-successful messaging app.
The Facebook-owned messenger, which recently rolled-out an all-new chat app in some territories worldwide, unveiled the update earlier this week.
On the iTunes App Store, the description for the new update revealed that it contained “Bug Fixes”.
However, that description undersells the WhatsApp update, which contains a number of nifty fixes and features.
The new version of WhatsApp on iOS – version 2.18.2 – has added support for Apple's in-vehicle connectivity system, CarPlay.
Until now, WhatsApp access was only possible via Siri while driving.
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Clemson coach Dabo Swinney talks about legalized sports gambling while attending the Jimmy Rane Foundation banquet in Montgomery honoring his college coach Gene Stallings. Duane Rankin/Montgomery Advertiser
The @YesYoureRacist Twitter account has been leafing a drive on social media to identify and name the white supremacists who showed up in Charlottesville this weekend. If one account is anything to go by, those people may soon regret their attendence. After @YesYoureRacist outed one white supremacist, that man then lost his job. As TechCrunch points out, companies can fire people for expressing their political beliefs outside of work.
Brock Lesnar has been added to the Survivor Series pay-per-view page after he was left out of the event.
Lesnar was not originally scheduled to be a part of the show but is now also showing up on Raws leading up to the Survivor Series. Interesting enough, Lesnar is not advertised on the Raw the day after the Survivor Series.
One Superstar who will not be at the show is John Cena, who is once again missing this particular pay-per-view. Cena has missed the past two Survivor Series – in 2015 and 2016 – as he was busy filming the reality TV show for FOX.
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For students at Bluffton's May River High School and H.E. McCracken Middle School, the first day of school on Monday, Aug. 15, 2016, came with an extra dose of the usual Day 1 jitters: everything was new. At May River, of course the facility is brand new. McCracken, meanwhile, is back to the traditional 6th-to-8th-grade configuration after several years as an 8th- and 9th-grade school. That, new principal Jerry Henderson said, meant "all of our students are completely brand new to the building."
Spieth teasing his sister at the U.S. Open is too cute
ERIN, Wis. - Of all the many reasons to like Jordan Spieth, his relationship with his sister tops them all.
Jordan often talks about the influence his litter sister, Ellie, has on his life. Ellie, who Jordan says is the "best thing that ever happened to his family," was born with a neurological disorder but is alongside her big brother's side at most tournaments
She cheers him on when he wins and admonishes him - always lovingly, of course - when he loses. She walked alongside Jordan during his final practice around ahead of the 2017 U.S. Open, which led to this adorable clip of the two. Classic sibling shenanigans.
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BRIEF-Tianshui Huatian Technology says dividend payment date on June 20
* Says it will pay a cash dividend of 0.50 yuan (before tax) per 10 shares and use additional paid-in capital to distribute 10 new shares for every 10 shares for FY 2016, to shareholders of record on June 19
VIGO COUNTY, Ind. (WTHI) - Festival season continues across the Wabash Valley.
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People in Vigo County are getting a head start ahead of one right here in Terre Haute.
Vigo County 4H heald a community cleanup.
It took place at the Vigo County Fairgrounds.
They hope it will help make the grounds more appealing for fairgoers.
The fair begins on July 7th.
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Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif is interviewed by The Associated Press, in New York, Tuesday, April 24, 2018. Zarif is warning the Trump administration that pulling out from the Iran nuclear deal would undermine talks with North Korea by proving that America reneges on its promises. Richard Drew AP Photo
SHANGHAI, April 28 CITIC Securities Co Ltd , China's biggest brokerage, reported on Friday a 40.2 percent rise in first-quarter net profit to 2.3 billion yuan ($333.63 million) due to net interest income and fair value gains.
The subdued markets last year meant brokerages' net profits sank, leaving bankers anticipating job cuts and large cuts in bonuses.
In 2016 CITIC posted its lowest annual profit in three years and plans to cut the operating costs of its international arm CLSA by 25 percent to 30 percent.
Brokerages will be relying on bond issues, IPOs as well as mergers and acquisitions to buoy their profits this year, according to analysts. ($1 = 6.8938 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Engen Tham and Matthew Miller; Editing by Stephen Coates)
There is a fire on the University of Richmond campus, according to the school's alert system.
The call came in at 6:22 p.m. for a chemical fire on the third floor of a science building. Richmond fire crews arrived on the scene six minutes later. A Hazmat team is on the scene to determine the chemicals that caused the fire.
Students and staff members evacuated the Science Center, and no one was hurt or injured. However, fire officials say one person had difficulty breathing.
The fire was marked under control at 7:19 p.m.
UR Alert: Fire. Evacuate Science Center immediately. Follow instructions from authorities. Avoid elevators. Call 8 9 1 1 for help. Avoid a — Univ. of Richmond (@urichmond) June 14, 2017
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Asmara — The Edaga-Hamus Hospital that is currently equipped with the necessary medical equipment and medical personnel is expanding service focusing on ensuring the health of mother and child.
According to the director of the Hospital, Dr. Kifleyesus Tedla the hospital is providing pre and post natal treatment, ensuring fertility, laboratory service as well as dentistry treatment among bothers. He also said that the hospital will start delivery surgical procedure in the near future.
Sister Zufan Zerabruk, head of maternity, indicated that the number of pregnant women seeking treatment and delivering in the hospital is on the rise and that in 2017 delivery service was provided to more than 2 thousand pregnant women.
The beneficiaries on their part commended for the provision of health service in their vicinity.
The Edaga Hamus Hospital that has 23 rooms and 30 beds for delivery service was renovated at a cost of 17 million Nakfa and started providing service on 2 December 2017.
The city and KCATA have plans for revitalizing the Prospect Corridor — but they won’t work without commitment from the federal government, writes Councilman Jermaine Reed. RICH SUGG The Kansas City Star
A raccoon that was trapped in a drain pipe under a parking lot was rescued after almost 20 hours only to collapse and die the following morning. The rescue effort began after a homeless man alerted police to cries he heard coming from the drain in a shopping center parking lot off Freedom Boulevard in Santa Cruz, California, Daily Mail reports.
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP)  One defendant has received a life sentence and two co-defendants have been given prison terms of more than 100 years each for their roles in the 2015 death of a teenage football player who shielded friends from gunfire.
Knox County Criminal Court Judge Steven Sword sentenced Christopher Drone Bassett to life plus 35 years on Friday. Sword sentenced Richard Gregory Williams III to 143 years and Kipling Deshawn Colbert to 109 years.
The sentences for Colbert and Williams include time given for charges not directly related to Dobson's death. It wasn't immediately clear how much time was given for each charge.
A jury convicted Bassett of first-degree murder on Dec. 14 in connection with the death of 15-year-old Zaevion Dobson. Jurors found Williams and Colbert guilty of facilitating the murder.
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8pm. Thalian Hall. Opera House Theatre Company presents Peter and the Starcatcher live on stage. Based on the novel by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson, the musical sets sail on a magical voyage to answer the century-old question: How did Peter Pan become the Boy Who Never Grew Up? The company of a dozen actors plays more than 100 characters as pirates, shipwrecks, mermaids, and magic set the stage for an absurdly funny, fantastical romp through the Neverland you never knew. Contact 632-2285 for ticket information.
LeBron James responded to critics wondering if it was good to have the same two teams in the NBA Finals four years in a row.
The Warriors and Cavaliers are facing off for the four-straight year for a championship. Golden State has won two championships — in 2015 and 2017, while Cleveland won one in 2016.
When a reporter at media availability ahead of the Finals asked if it was good for the NBA to have the same two teams consistently in the Finals, James responded by saying, "You got to ask (NBA commissioner) Adam Silver."
He then expanded on this thought when prompted.
"If you want to see somebody else in the postseason, then you gotta beat them."
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LeBron on people who think Warriors-Cavs IV is bad for the league: "If you want to see somebody else in the postseason, then you've gotta beat 'em." pic.twitter.com/jmXBIscVA0 — Sports Illustrated (@SInow) May 30, 2018
The Warriors take on the Cavs in Game 1 on Thursday at 9 p.m.
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HOUSTON -- It's the tweet that has America talking...and the one that landed a comedian is really hot water -- and cancelled!
Grego sounds off on the Roseanne controversy.
I never thought I would stand in the Lower Shankill,” said Jimmy McAleavey, a Belfast-born-and-bred playwright, as we stepped out of a taxi in the West Belfast neighborhood. Jimmy, a friend, gamely joined me and my husband on a Black Taxi tour of Lower Shankill, today one of the most touristy sites in Northern Ireland’s capital, yet still harrowing for many locals. During “The Troubles”—the sectarian violence that raged in these parts between 1968 and 1998—the neighborhood served as home base for paramilitary groups who fought to keep Northern Ireland in the U.K.
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ANNAPOLIS - Annapolis police are looking for a man wanted for sexual abuse of a minor.
Police said Carlos Montoya, 37, is accused of sexual abuse of a minor with whom he lived. An outstanding warrant charges him with sexual abuse, child abuse and indecent exposure.
Montoya is five feet seven inches tall, 140 pounds with borwn eyes and black hair. Police said he worked as a carpenter and had a barbed wire tattoo on his left arm.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at 410-260-3439 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP.
MADRID Spanish media company Prisa (PRS.MC) has received three bids from investment firms Carlyle (CG.O), PAI Partners and Rhone Capital for its 75 percent stake in Santillana publishing group, three sources with knowledge of the matter said on Friday.
One of the sources and a fourth source however said the preliminary bids, all in the range of 1.2 billion euros to 1.3 billion euros ($1.3-$1.4 billion), were seen as insufficient for Prisa which hopes to raise at least 1.5 billion euros to repay debt and prop up its troubled finances.
It was not yet clear whether the three funds could raise their offer when they present a binding bid sometimes in May.
A spokeswoman for Prisa said the sale process was advancing but declined to give any further detail.
Carlyle and PAI Partners declined to comment while Rhone Capital was not immediately available to comment.
(Reporting by Andres Gonzalez, Sophie Sassard and Pamela Barbaglia, additional reporting by Robert Hetz; Editing by Julien Toyer)
Kansas City Royals’ Eric Hosmer watches his two-run single that tied the game during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park in Boston on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2015. Winslow Townson AP
Pumpkin’s back, back again, tell a friend!
Dunkin’ Donuts beat competitors to the punch by announcing the return of their pumpkin flavored goodies.
Yes, it will still be warm out when pumpkin returns to DD locations on August 28, 2017, but I doubt any fall fans are complaining.
Who doesn’t love an iced pumpkin coffee as the weather cools down and the leaves start turning different shades of brown, red and orange?
The brand is bringing back it’s classic pumpkin spice and changing things up with the addition of maple pecan coffees and lattes plus a maple sugar bacon breakfast sandwich.
Announcing before main competitors McDonalds and Starbucks definitely gives a sales boost considering those who have been waiting all year for will flock to the nearest DD for their fix.
The chain also made the announcement on socials with the help of dance pumpkin man!
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NEWBURYPORT, Mass. (WHDH) – Newburyport police confirmed missing 15-year-old mother Shantel Van Voorhis has been located in Springfield.
Her 4-month-old son, Jacob, was found in Worcester earlier Tuesday. Voorhis and her son are now in the custody of the Department of Children and Families.
Additional details were not immediately available.
This is a developing story; stay with 7News on air and on WHDH.com for the latest updates.
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Greater Fool Theory
To the Editor: As a longtime reader of Barron’s, I can’t get the thought out of my mind that something out there is brewing—and it ain’t a good brew.
Here we have people swooning over a “sort of” currency that most think will make money for them only because of the “greater fool” theory (“Bitcoin Storms Wall Street,” Cover Story, Dec. 2). And then, in “Vanguard Launches Factor ETFs” (ETF Focus), we learn that there is a whole new set of exchange-traded funds that will be actively managed—just choose your...
You never know what you're going to see when you make a trip to Walmart, but what police recently encountered at a store in Athens, Ga. may take the grand prize.
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During his opening keynote, Jim Zemlin, executive director of the Linux Foundation, made light of the mudslides that brought traffic to a crawl near Donner Pass on Monday evening. The trip at least was less arduous than it was last year, he said.
Zemlin's remarks amounted to an open-source victory lap. Some 99.4 per cent of the world's high performance computing systems, 90 per cent of the world's stock exchanges, and 64 per cent of mobile devices run on Linux, he said, adding that the foundation's projects have created $14.5 billion worth of value, as measured in cost per line of code.
Santiago allowed two hits and one walk while striking out one over 3.1 scoreless innings of relief in Tuesday's 1-0 loss to the Mariners.
This was a "bullpen day" for the White Sox, who had Santiago follow Chris Volstad (4.1 innings). This was the sixth time in seven outings that Santiago has gone multiple innings, so he's stretched out should the team need another starter, something that may happen this weekend. The White Sox enter a stretch that includes a doubleheader and six games in five days. That means we'll likely see both Santiago and Volstad get a start this weekend on the road against the Royals.
CHICAGO — Jessica Lindstrom scored 14 points with 12 rebounds and five assists to propel No. 23 Green Bay to a 76-39 victory over Loyola-Chicago on Sunday.
Frankie Wurtz came off the bench to score 16 with five rebounds and Karly Murphy added 14 points on 7-of-10 shooting from the floor for the Phoenix (8-1), who won their third straight game.
Green Bay continued to play stifling defence. The Phoenix, who came in allowing just 47.8 points per game — tops in the nation — held the Ramblers (1-8) to 25.5 per cent shooting (13 of 51) from the floor, including 4 of 28 (14 per cent) from 3-point range.
Green Bay dominated the boards 44-26 and has won the rebound battle in all nine games this season.
The Phoenix gained the upper hand early. Lindstrom hit back-to-back 3-pointers to spark a 17-0 run that turned a two-point lead into a 23-4 advantage at the end of the first quarter. The Ramblers never threatened from there.
Jessica Cerda led Loyola-Chicago with 13 points.
Manteca High senior quarterback Gino Campiotti is No. 4 on The Bee's list of top-50 returning football players for the 2017 season. Campiotti is a dual-threat quarterback who has experienced success in multiple sports. He's been a part of a section championship football team and state championship basketball team. Angel Chea Twitter: @AngelJChea
Wind turbines across the Great Plains states produced, for the first time, more than half the region's electricity Sunday.
The power grid that supplies a corridor stretching from Montana to the Texas Panhandle was getting 52.1 percent of its power from wind at 4:30 a.m. on Sunday, Little Rock, Arkansas-based Southwest Power Pool Inc. said in a statement Monday.
As more and more turbines are installed across the country, Southwest Power has become the first North American grid operator to get a majority of its supply from wind. That beats the grid's prior record of 49.2 percent and the 48 percent that a Texas grid operator reached in March, Derek Wingfield, a spokesman, said in an e-mail.
RICHMOND, Va – Chef Tom Schumaker from Commonwealth Senior Living was back in the Virginia This Morning kitchen with a healthy and flavorful dish featuring pan seared trout with fresh asparagus.
Pan Seared Trout with Asparagus
332 CALORIES
TWO (2) SERVINGS
INGREDIENTS
* TROUT FILETS (4 – 6 ounces thinly sliced)
* 6 OUNCES ASAPRAGUS (pencil thin)
* 1 OUNCE OLIVE OIL
* 1 SMALL CLOVE GARLIC
* 3 TABLESPOONS HONEY
* ½ FRESH LEMON (medium size)
* 4 OUNCES FAVORITE WHITE WINE
DIRECTIONS
* In a medium sauté pan, heat olive oil and add one clove garlic finely minced
* Add trout and sauté for approx. three to four minutes on each side
* Place asparagus into pan for approx. 3 minutes
* Add honey
* Then add juice from ½ fresh lemon
* Deglaze with your favorite white wine
* SERVE IMMEDIATELY: Salt & Pepper to taste
Gigi Antoni and Pat Porter talk about "The Big Thought," a learning program designed to help kids not fall behind during the long summer break.
APOLLO BEACH, Fla. (WFLA) – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is conducting a death investigation in Apollo Beach on Friday.
Two bodies were found inside a home on Spindle Palm Way.
There is no threat to public safety and the sheriff’s office is not looking for any suspects.
No further information was immediately released.
Forty years ago, Dead Boys were a punk-rock band that looked dangerous and sounded threatening. They had one great song, the nihilistic anthem “Sonic Reducer,” and broke up two years later. Given the nostalgia surrounding the original punk wave, it’s not surprising that Dead Boys would regroup despite the absence of singer Stiv Bators, dead since 1990. Rather than struggle with new material, they revisited their singular accomplishment, their 1977 debut album, Young, Loud and Snotty, and rerecorded it. Yes, they’re still loud. Snotty? I’ll take their word for it. Young? Forget it! They cut the new version in a three-day blaze, determined to rekindle the energy. It sounds OK but why not hunt down a copy of the original. I hear vinyl has made a comeback…
Now Michael Harris , 29, is charged with the Dec. 22, 2017 robbery of the Mill Variety convenience store, 524 Howe Avenue. Det. Richard Bango said a man brandishing a semi-automatic handgun held-up a female clerk and escaped with $300 cash.
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The deadline for people, groups and organizations to file an application for standing or funding in the upcoming inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women closes Tuesday.
Originally, the deadline had been set for April 10 but it was pushed back to April 18 earlier this month.
Applications must be submitted to the National Inquiry no later than 7 p.m. CST or 5 p.m. PST.
Applications can be faxed in to 1-604-775-5009 or emailed to info@mmiwg-ffada.ca.
There are two types of standing which can be applied for: regional or national.
Regions are confined to specific jurisdictions such as provinces and territories. Applicants can apply in multiple areas. Issue-specific standing can also be applied for at the national or regional level.
National applicants can apply to participate in events such as fact gathering hearings involving the federal government and federal institutions, and expert panels or individual expert witnesses that are national in scope for example.
More information can be found here.
A Florida police officer is getting some social media love after a woman snapped a picture of him walking hand-in-hand with a little girl who got separated from her family.
Clearwater police officials said on a Facebook post that the child wandered away from her family on Tuesday evening. After the 6-year-old girl approached several beachgoers, Officer Rich Edmonds came to her rescue.
Police say that when Edmonds realized the crying child didn't want to get in his police car, he walked with her until they found her family farther down the beach.
The photo, posted Friday morning, was shared 59 times before noon.
Clearwater is on Florida's west coast, near Tampa.
Wes explores nationwide struggles over sanctuary city status and the relationship between local police agencies and Immigrations and Customs Enforcement. What can Baltimore learn from San Francisco, a city that is suing the Trump administration over the issue?
Future City, Sanctuary Cities
Guests on this episode include:
WYPR reporter Rachel Baye
KQED reporter Marisa Lagos
Liz Alex, Regional Director of CASA for Baltimore and Pennsylvania
Allan H. Kittleman, Howard County Executive
Tom Wong, Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of California, San Diego
What odds are Tunisia to win the World Cup?
500/1
Who's the coach?
Nabil Maaloul. His third spell in charge of the national side and seems determined to take a few risk this time around.
Who's the star?
Saif-Eddine Khaoui has been tasked with supplying the creativity in the absence of the injured Youssef Msakni.
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Well-drilled and more than the sum of their parts. Plus their nickname, 'The Eagles of Carthage', sounds like a Game of Thrones episode.
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Feb 14 ENL Land Ltd:
* H1 ended Dec 2016 profit before taxation of 311.6 million rupees versus 40.9 million rupees year ago
* H1 turnover of 5.63 billion rupees versus 1.36 billion rupees year ago
* Says group is expected to show increased profits from operations for the full year
* Says in spite of negative impact brought about by Sept 2016 adjustment to NMH, profit for year is expected to be better than last year’s Source : bit.ly/2lbQPiz Further company coverage: (Bangalore.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com)
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Transgender people will be able to join the U.S. military as of Jan. 1, a federal judge ruled on Monday, denying a request by President Donald Trump’s administration to enforce his ban on transgender troops while the government appeals an order blocking it.
U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly in Washington refused to lift part of her Oct. 30 order stopping the ban from taking effect until the case is resolved, because it likely violates the U.S. Constitution’s guarantees of due process and equal protection under the law.
Several transgender service members filed a lawsuit after Trump announced in July he would ban transgender people from the military, citing concern over military focus and medical costs. The move would reverse former Democratic President Barack Obama’s policy of accepting them. (Reporting by Andrew Chung; Editing by Will Dunham)
WASHINGTON — The Latest on diplomacy between the United States and North Korea (all times local):
2:50 p.m.
A North Korean official has arrived in New York for talks with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo ahead of what the White House says is an “expected” summit between President Donald Trump and North Korea’s Kim Jong Un.
Kim Yong Chol is a former military intelligence chief and one of the North Korean leader’s most trusted aides. He is the highest-level representative from the North to set foot in the United States since 2000.
South Korea’s Yonhap news agency reported that Kim landed shortly after 2 p.m. on an Air China flight from Beijing. Associated Press journalists saw the plane touch down at New York’s JFK International Airport and the North Korean delegation get off the plane.
The visit comes ahead of a summit planned for June 12, which Trump cancelled but now says may take place after all.
A 28-year-old Jacksonville, Florida woman is facing charges after she allegedly used heroin and passed out while driving with a newborn and 2-year-old child in the backseat of her vehicle, according to Action News Jax.
According to the report, she was arrested after being found unconscious in the driver’s seat with her kids in the backseat.
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She is facing two counts of child neglect. A spoon and other items in her car tested positive for heroin, according to the report.
Neighbors reportedly saw the car moving slowly and were able to stop it as the vehicle approached an intersection. The woman, Stephanie Hammond, reportedly needed CPR after she was found not breathing in her car.
The children are being taken care of by relatives, per the report.
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The fiscal health of each public school in Michigan now can be viewed on a new website.
The Michigan Treasury department says the MI School Financials Dashboard is easy to use and provides visual financial data about local and intermediate school districts and public academies.
It also features data on revenues and expenditures, enrollment and per-pupil funding. Schools are required to report such data to the Center for Educational Performance and Information.
Last year, the state Treasury department made public the MI Community Dashboard which highlights financial data reported annually by counties, cities, villages and townships in Michigan.
By Express News Service
BENGALURU: Problems of pourakarmikas took centre stage at the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike’s council meeting here on Wednesday.
Leader of opposition from BJP Padmanabha Reddy said that several workers had not been paid salaries in his ward—Kacharakanahalli, and they did not even have the equipment essential for their work. Several other councillors too had the same complaint.
Mayor Sampath Raj said, “Joint Commissioner of all zones have to give me a report on what equipment pourakarmikas do not have. Gloves, brooms, shoes and coats will be available in a few days.”
“It was a little bit like Henry Ford with cars – you can have any colour as long as it was black. Canada could have any pipeline it wanted as long as it was Trans Mountain.” John Ivison talks about how the Liberals got themselves into this mess, but might actually profit from the deal
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Nora Stapleton took a deserved Player of the Match award in Ireland’s win against Japan in the Women’s Rugby World Cup yesterday.
The Fahan native was 4 from 4 with her kicks, 3 conversions and a crucial penalty to bring Ireland 17-14 ahead.
Japan led 14-0 at the break, but Ireland came back strong in the second half to win out 24-14.
The Irish team now look ahead to a Winner-Take-All clash against France on Thursday to decide who goes through to the Semi-Final as pool winners. France beat Australia comfortably 48-0 yesterday.
A pet food manufacturer in Visalia has been ordered to stop dumping wastewater into a basin on property the company owns, a Tulare County official said. The wastewater must be trucked to an authorized disposal facility, said Nilsa Gonzalez, director of theTulare County Environmental Health Division.
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A Mansfield man disguised himself in a “Hulk” mask before scaling a wall and ransacking a teenage boy’s bedroom, a court heard.
A chair leg was used to smash the double-glazed window of an outbuilding in the back garden, and the room was searched.
The pair made off with a black box, said prosecutor Emma Heath-Tilford.
“The owner says the property was trashed,” she said.
Barber was later found with two other men in a car, which also contained the Hulk mask, the chair leg, and the black box.
Barber, 24, of Kirton Close, Meden Vale, admitted burglary when he appeared at Mansfield Magistrates Court, on Monday.
Magistrates said their powers of sentencing were insufficient, and Barber was granted inconditional bail until January 10, to appear at Nottingham Crown Court.
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The Armenian armed units shattered ceasefire with Azerbaijan a total of 32 times throughout the day, Azerbaijan`s Defense Ministry said.
The Armenian armed forces, stationed in Armenia`s Berkaber, Paravakar villages in Ijevan district, Aygepar, Chinari villages in Berd district subjected to fire the positions of the Azerbaijani armed forces located in Gizilhajili village and nameless hills in Gazakh district, Alibayli and Aghbulag villages in Tovuz district.
The ceasefire was also violated in Chilaburt village in Tartar district, Marzili village in Aghdam district, Kuropatkino village in Khojavand district, Horadiz and Ashaghi Seyidahmadli villages in Fuzuli district, Mehdili village in Jabrayil district, as well as nameless hills in Goranboy, Khojavand, Fuzuli and Jabrayil districts.
Armenian armed units violated ceasefire with Azerbaijan 32 times throughout the day
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Up to 6,000 Africans who fought for the Daesh (also known as ISIL or ISIS) terrorist group in Iraq and Syria could return home, the African Union’s top security official warned Sunday, calling on countries to prepare for the threat.
Smail Chergui, the AU’s commissioner for peace and security, said African nations would need to work closely with each other and share intelligence to counter returning militants, AFP reported.
“There are reports of 6,000 African fighters among the 30,000 foreign elements who joined this terrorist group in the Middle East,” Chergui told a meeting in Algiers, according to the Algeria Press Service news agency.
“The return of these elements to Africa poses a serious threat to our national security and stability and requires specific treatment and intense cooperation between African countries,” he said.
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The Hot Spring County Courthouse will host a special meeting today (Tuesday, Feb. 14) for the purpose of identifying and prioritizing community needs and determining if and how to apply for the Arkansas Community and Economic Program General Assistance and Innovation Program.
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When palliative care worker Justine Betteridge walks into a home, death is already close by. Peter Munro and Janie Barrett hit the road with her as she tends to patients who choose to die at home.
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A British startup has designed a system that uses drones to plant trees by shooting biodegradable seedpods into the ground or scattering them in the air.
This photograph was taken by Gordon Lockie this week back in 1993. He was on duty for The Southern, covering that year’s Braw Lads’ Gathering in Galashiels.
Braw Lad Graeme Howlieson and Braw Lass Morven Ramage led Gala Day commemorations, and the picture was taken at the ever-poignant mixing of the roses ceremony. It shows the red roses being presented to the Braw Lass by Louise Grattan, while in the background Bearer of the Stone, Colin Johnston, and Bearer of the White Roses, Michelle Lauder, await their turn.
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This exquisite one-acre custom home, built by Preston Custom Homes, is a masterpiece of perfection. Surrounded by mature trees, the home invokes a feeling of casual elegance. Designer Gerald Tomlin, landscaper Harold Leidner, and architect Pat Ford were involved in the construction of this Mediterranean retreat. Each room offers a picturesque view of the lush gardens. Additional amenities, such as air-conditioned cabana, heated bathroom floors, THX sound audio, office off-kitchen, alarm-secured silver closet, mud room, wine chiller, storage closets, butler’s pantry, second-floor breezeway, Italian archways and French doors, elevate the charm and character of the home. Located in desirable Mayflower Estates!
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The De-caf (Dementia Cafe) was set up in early 2016 as a result of conversations between Ashford Place and people living with dementia and their carers. The key message was the need for a support project during the week. Ashford Place encourages carers to have some free time during the de-caf sessions although everyone is welcome. The de-caf sessions are cheerful and fun where enjoyment and connections are the order of the day.
On March 13, 2018, border patrol agents take 13 migrants into detention in the border town of Los Ebanos, Texas. Carolyn Cole Los Angeles Times
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department is asking for help finding a missing teenager.
Police say 17-year-old Justina Stevens was last seen Friday morning after her foster parents dropped her off at La Cueva High School.
According to La Cueva, Stevens did not attend any of her classes Friday. The school believes Stevens may have taken the Rail Runner to Santa Fe with 18-year-old Colton Fergeson, a classmate.
Police say Stevens has been diagnosed with ADHD, PTSD and has a diminished mental capacity.
She was last seen wearing a black leather jacket, white long sleeve shirt, and black and white pants. She usually carries a black and gray backpack.
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THE US president's comment punctures a carefully choreographed display of pomp and camaraderie which welcomed the French president
Published 11:24 PM, April 24, 2018
WASHINGTON, USA – US President Donald Trump pilloried the Iran nuclear deal as "a disaster" and "insane" as he hosted French President Emmanuel Macron in the Oval Office Tuesday, puncturing a carefully choreographed display of pomp and camaraderie.
The US leader groused that the accord – inked three years ago by the United States, Iran, Europe, Russia and China – does nothing to tackle Tehran's ballistic missiles program or support for militant groups across the Middle East.
Macron is in Washington, in part, to convince Trump not to walk away from the deal and scuttle years-worth of hard won diplomatic gains.
Trump faces a May 12 deadline to decide on the fate of the accord. – Rappler.com
For Uganda to achieve middle-income status by 2020, the economy must be achieving growth figures of about 9 per cent per annum and that will be driven by government expenditure on infrastructure. That growth is expected to be driven by public investments like oil-related infrastructure, roads, and the Standard Gauge Railway .
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The Illinois man who shot a Republican congressman and several other people Wednesday while they practiced baseball outside the nation's capital had a number of run-ins with police in recent years. The Illinois man who shot a Republican congressman and several other people Wednesday while they practiced baseball outside the nation's capital had a number of run-ins with police in recent years.
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Forward Mackenzie MacEachern, a third-round draft pick by St. Louis in 2012, has signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Blues.
MacEachern, 24, had 10 points (six goals, four assists) in 46 regular-season games with the Chicago Wolves of the AHL last season. The 6-foot-2, 192-pound Michigan native has tallied 21 points (11 goals, 10 assists) in 101 AHL regular-season games over the last two seasons.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Qatar's defense minister says his country is expanding the major military base used by the U.S. military to make it more comfortable for Americans.
Defense Minister Khalid bin Mohammed al-Attiyah says Qatar has a plan to build family compounds, entertainment centers and other facilities at al-Udeid Air Base. The base hosts some 10,000 American troops and acts as U.S. Central Command's forward operating base.
Attiyah says the expansion will also increase dormitory capacity for Americans on the base.
The move comes as Qatar seeks to cement even closer security ties to the United States, in part as a hedge against Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and other Gulf countries. Those nations have been feuding with Qatar and encouraging the U.S. to limit ties to the tiny gas-rich nation.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Latest on Dakota Access oil pipeline protesters who unfurled a banner inside U.S. Bank Stadium during a Minnesota Vikings game (all times local): 10:30 a.m.
Less than 24 hours after surrendering a three-goal lead and losing in overtime, Toronto bounced back with a six-goal win in the rematch against the Albany Devils. Sunday's win capped a successful three-game weekend that saw the Marlies take five of a possible six points.
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"Safe Inside" is a new thriller movie filmed in Racine by Jason Paul Collum. It stars former Racine native Chris Harder ("Extraordinary Measures") as a man spending his first alone in the home of his deceased mother (Judith O’Dea from 1968 horror classic "Night of the Living Dead"). Small oddities soon turn into moments of heart-pounding suspense as the house seems to come to life. He and his friends (Brinke Stevens of "Three Amigos" and Tina Ona Paukstelis of "Aswang: The Unearthing") must decide if there is indeed something in the home with him, or if everything is a figment of his nervous breakdown. Joining us to discuss the film and how you can see it are director/writer/producer Jason Paul Collum and actress Tina Ona Paukstelis.
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Russia denied meddling in French elections Tuesday after a top aide to French presidential candidate Emmanuel Macron alleged Russia hit Macron’s campaign with hundreds of cyberattacks. Jean-Yves Le Drian, France’s defense minister, said last week French intelligence agencies were attempting to fortify cybersecurity surrounding the election. The announcement followed allegations Russia intended to interfere in French…
Rescuers search for survivors and bodies after Tuesday's massive landslide in Rangamati district, Bangladesh, Wednesday, June 14, 2017. Rescuers struggled on Wednesday to reach villages hit by massive landslides that have killed more than a hundred while also burying roads and cutting power in southeastern Bangladesh, officials said. AP Photo)
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Fire Department responded to a shooting that happened at the 1000 block of Capital Avenue near Breedlove Street.
Officials say that a 38-year-old female was shot and was transported the hospital.
No other information was given. This is a developing story.
France's presidential vote and Germany's coming election will breathe new life into the project of European Union enlargement, Albania's prime minister said on Tuesday, predicting the bloc would start accession talks with Tirana by the end of 2017. Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama arrives to attend the Western Balkans summit at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, July 4, 2016.
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LiAngelo Ball’s pre-predraft workout Instagram dunk fest at the Los Angeles Lakers’ practice facility on Monday turned more than a few heads—including, apparently, that of Zion Williamson. On Tuesday, the Duke-bound dunking phenom posted clips of himself on social media showing off his hops, with “Dead legs” and “Dead legs part 2” as the captions.
Gelo used that same line in one of the clips Lonzo Ball captured and posted the day prior.
Odds are, Williamson didn’t mean anything malicious or mocking by his mimicry. The McDonald’s All-American—and potential No. 1 pick in the 2019 NBA draft—is friendly with LaMelo Ball from their competition on the AAU circuit.
That said, it’s tough for pretty much anyone, let alone LiAngelo, to compete with Zion’s rim-rocking acrobatics.
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — A northeast Ohio truck driver has been indicted on federal charges alleging he dumped wastewater into streams, killing fish and other wildlife while fouling the water.
U.S. Attorney Carole Rendon on Tuesday announced that 45-year-old Adam Boylen, of North Lawrence, was charged with four counts of violating the Clean Water Act.
The indictment states that Boylen was working for an Ohio-based company in spring 2016 when he repeatedly dumped wastewater into tributaries of the Tuscarawas (TUHS’-cahr-was) River. He was supposed to load wastewater from corporate facilities into a tanker truck for disposal at a designated site in Pennsylvania.
The indictment alleges the wastewater killed vegetation and some 700 fish and more than 3,000 minnows, frogs, tadpoles and crayfish.
Court records didn’t show an attorney for the Stark County man.
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European Commission - EUROSTAT First release for the first quarter of 2018 - Household saving rate down to 12.0% in the euro area - Household investment rate nearly stable at 9.0% The household saving rate in the euro area was 12.0% in the first quarter of 2018, compared with 12.2% in the fourth quarter of 2017. Full text available on EUROSTAT website STAT/18/4350
(NEW YORK POST) — Sure, New York City parents still worry about their teens having sex, drinking and smoking — but the kids are far more interested in smartphones and video games like Pokémon and Grand Theft Auto, a new survey has found.
Nearly half of city teens — 45.6 percent — spend at least three hours a day playing their computer or video games, according to the 2015 biennial Youth Risk Behavior Survey conducted by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
That’s up from 41.7 percent in 2013 and 28.1 percent in 2005. The city teen rate of game-playing is 4 points higher than the national average. At the same time, more city teens are just saying no to sex, booze and tobacco.
Tracy Morgan Shares Story of Morgan Freeman Slapping Him in the Face
Tracy Morgan Shares Story of Morgan Freeman Slapping Him in the Face
Tracy Morgan shared that sometimes his mouth can get him into trouble.
The comedian shared a story on Monday’s episode of The View, saying that he talked so much during dinner with Morgan Freeman that Freeman introduced his five fingers to Morgan’s face.
I was in the house with my baby. I’m looking at TV, watching the fight and I got a call from my agent [saying], ‘Morgan Freeman wants to have dinner with you tomorrow. And I dropped the phone. That’s basically God!
When the pair linked up for dinner, Morgan was overcome with joy. “I’m so excited, I’m talking a mile a minute,” Morgan said before motioning that Freeman, 80, slapped him across the face to slow him down.
Morgan assured that the slap was out of love. Watch the clip below:
Pipestone Girls, Brookings Boys Victorious In Hoops
Arrows improve to 22-1, Bobcats impressive against BV
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Both the Pipestone and Lennox girls came into Tuesday night’s match-up with just one loss. And it appeared that Lennox was going to leave the Arrows gym with it’s 18th win in 19 games. But Pipestone went on a 23-7 run to finish the game and win 76-67 in overtime to improve to 22-1.
In Brookings Brennan Carlson had 13 points and 10 rebounds as the #3 Bobcats beat #2 Brandon Valley 58-42 to improve to 16-2. The Lynx are now 14-4
The Warriors beat the Blazers in Game 1 yesterday, 121-109. Stephen Curry went for 29 points in the win while wearing the Under Armour Curry 3ZERO. Curry and UA gave fans of a preview of the lighter, more stable sneaker back in March. He wore ’em when the Dubs were at Madison Square Garden and then a few lucky Under Armour-sponsored college teams wore them during the NCAA Tournament.
They finally released this weekend, for $120. They feature a reinforced mesh upper, an adjustable heel support and a lateral wing plate that stabilizes you in every direction that you move.
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The cast of The Golden Choir pose for a picture after their well received performance.
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The heavy red curtains at the Montgomery Performing Arts Theatre pulled slowly back to several scenes of disgruntled seniors. Two groups, two styles, and two worlds moved together in common interests to end with delightful songs, beaming and joyous smiles as one choir, one people, and one great family of singers. The Golden Choir was written and directed by…
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iOS 11 now lets you review iMessage conversations for oversized, storage-hogging attachments, and to auto-delete old, dead conversations. Here' how to use the new features.
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Although, there are plenty of places to take your loved one today for Valentine’s Day in the UAE, nearly nine out of 10 poll respondents said they won’t be celebrating. On gulfnews.com, the Guides section has published countless places to take your date for dinner or for a small romantic getaway.
Gulf News readers have written in for Valentine’s Day and largely expressed that it’s not important to spend a lot on your partner to show you care. They also have said that we shouldn’t need a day to express our love – it can happen any day. Perhaps this is why poll respondents won’t be celebrating.
According to a Gulf News report last year, total global consumer spending on Valentine’s Day was $18.9 billion (Dh69 billion) and couples in the UAE were likely to spend at least between Dh1,000 to Dh1,500 for the day.
What are your thoughts on Valentine’s Day? Tell us on readers@gulfnews.com.
House Speaker Paul Ryan delivers remarks on shooting incident
House Speaker Paul Ryan delivers remarks on the floor after a shooting that took place at a GOP congressional baseball team practice. House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, a congressional staffer and two Capitol Police officers were shot.
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The 8th-ranked Mankato West football team played host to the Austin Packers on Friday night at Todnem Field.
The Scarlets took a 14-0 lead into halftime and rolled to the 35-0 victory over Austin.
A Danish Superliga derby between Brondby and FC Copenhagen took a turn for the disgusting when a couple of dead rats were thrown from the stands onto the pitch on Monday.
With home team Brondby trailing 1-0 in the 85th minute, rodents were thrown at FC Copenhagen's Ludwig Augustinsson as he was setting the ball up for a corner kick.
The left-back tried to kick he rats away assisted by teammate and lone goalscorer Ludwig Augustinsson before stewards arrived to pick up the animals.
The Prince William County Police Department continues to ask the public for assistance regarding the whereabouts of Palmer Curtis Marsh, who was reported missing by family members to police on May 4.
“Contrary to a recent public comment and post on social media, there has been nothing of note located or any known contact with Palmer since he was last seen leaving his home on Burwell Road in Nokesville on May 2,” said police spokesperson Sgt. Jonathan Perok. “Palmer remains listed as missing and endangered. Police continue to ask the public and media to circulate Palmer’s photo.”
The FBI is assisting with the search.
More information about Palmer Marsh here.
Anyone with information on Palmer’s whereabouts is asked to call Prince William County police at 703-792-6500 or your local police department.
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NEWNAN, Ga. — A Georgia restaurant owner says he is investigating after an employee called 911 on an African-American family who had stopped for dinner during a vacation.
WSB-TV reports that Felicia and Othniel Dobson of North Carolina on Monday had stopped for dinner at a Subway in Newnan with their four children, ages 8 to 19, when a restaurant employee called police.
In the 911 call, the employee said there are “eight people in a van” who were going back forth to the bathroom and possibly putting soda in water cups.
The couple said the responding police officer and store owner apologized.
Felicia Dobson said the family did nothing wrong and “can’t change our skin colour.”
In a statement, Subway franchisee Rosh Patel said he has reiterated “the importance of making everyone feel welcome.”
Emergency services have descended on Morrisons in Crowborough due to a "medical incident".
It is unclear exactly what has prompted response, but early reports indicate a person is being treated by paramedics near a lift at the Pine Grove store.
A Sussex Police spokesman confirmed officers were attending the scene at 3.22pm and that an elderly woman was being treated.
South East Coast Ambulance Service has been contacted for comment.
We will bring you more on this as we get it.
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. (NEWS10) – U.S. Olympic speed skater Eric Heiden returned to Lake Placid, N.Y., on Saturday, for the first time in 38 years and skated around the same track where he won five gold medals during the 1980 Winter Games. Heiden won each of those medals setting either world or Olympic records.
Heiden’s appearance to the Olympic village (1932, 1980) was part of the United States Olympic Committee’s (USOC) Team USA WinterFest tour. This was a nationwide tour that finished in Lake Placid, providing residents and visitors the excitement of the Olympic Games with several interactive activities.
Those in attendance had the opportunity to meet other Olympics which included:
2006 Olympic figure skating silver medalist Sasha Cohen
2014 Olympic ice dancing champions Meryl Davis and Charlie White
2006 women’s bobsled Olympic gold medalist Vonetta Flowers
1980 men’s hockey goalie of the gold medal winning Team USA
Winning numbers drawn in 'Daily 4' game
DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Daily 4" game were:
2-4-5-3
(two, four, five, three)
Kabul: Amid a widening rivalry between the Taliban and the Islamic State in Afghanistan, the Taliban said it had captured five Islamic State militants in the northern province of Jawzjan, police said on Thursday.
"A five-member delegation of Islamic State group under Sayed Jalal was visiting Darzab district to organise its fighters when the Taliban militants on the way back captured them," Xinhua news agency quoted the police as saying.
Neither the Taliban nor the Islamic State commented on the report.
Both the Taliban and Islamic State fighters have been trying in Darzab district and adjoining areas to expand their influence.
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Last November, the Joplin City Council agreed to sell over $44 million in bonds to build a frozen foods plant at East 32nd and Prairie View in the Crossroads Industrial Park. Now the company, DEF LLC, has bought the site and started to have the property re-zoned.
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Beltre went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Sunday's 2-1 loss to the Astros.
Beltre was one of the few Rangers hitters to muster much success against Astros ace Dallas Keuchel, with his sixth-inning blast to right field scoring his team's only run of the afternoon. The 38-year-old is now riding an eight-game hitting streak, during which he's slashed .419/.455/.774 with three homers and 11 RBI.
March 28 Exeter Resource Corp
* Exeter to be acquired by Goldcorp
* Exeter Resource Corp - deal for total consideration of c$247 million
* Exeter Resource Corp - Goldcorp will acquire all outstanding shares of exeter for consideration of 0.12 of a goldcorp share for each exeter share
* Exeter Resource Corp - deal for c$2.58 per exeter share
* Exeter Resource - Exeter's board of directors has unanimously approved transaction; recommends that exeter shareholders vote in favour of arrangement
* Exeter Resource - under certain circumstances where transaction is not completed, exeter has agreed to pay a termination fee of c$8.65 million to goldcorp
* Exeter Resource - all of directors and officers of exeter, who own or control about 8.4% of co's issued shares have entered support agreements with goldcorp Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Some youngsters took time Friday to show how much they appreciate local veterans.
About 200 first- and second-graders in at Hoover Elementary in the Town of Tonawanda School District made valentines for local veterans- a program that State Sen. Chris Jacobs has been putting on since he was Erie County Clerk.
April 20 Maxi-Cash Financial Services Corporation Ltd:
* S$50mln 5.50 percent. Notes due 2020 to be issued by co. Pursuant to its S$300mln multicurrency medium term note programme
* Series 001 notes will be issued at an issue price of 100 per cent. of their principal amount
* Series 001 notes will bear interest at a fixed rate of 5.50 per cent
* Net proceeds from issue of notes will be used for refinancing or repayment of existing borrowings & financing of investments Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
HAWKINS COUNTY, TN (WJHL) – A Hawkins County man who was the subject of a nationwide manhunt for kidnapping a young girl will spend more than two decades in prison.
Gary Simpson appeared in a Rogersville courtroom Monday, where he pleaded guilty to aggravated kidnapping and aggravated sexual battery.
Third Judicial District Attorney General Dan Armstrong told News Channel 11 as a result of Simpson’s plea agreement, he will spend 25 years in prison.
Tennessee Bureau of Investigation agents said Simpson kidnapped a young girl in May of last year and remained in hiding in a remote area of Hawkins County for more than a week.
Investigators said people searching land on a remote property found them and rescued the girl.
Simpson must serve his entire sentence and he is not eligible for parole.
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The entire community of parents, grandparents, friends, and cousins are welcomed to attend the New Canaan High School Fashion Show Friday, March 23, 7 p.m. at the high school.
Seniors and faculty members will walk the runway showing today’s latest fashion trends. All proceeds will benefit the 2018 Senior Class Post-Prom Party.
To purchase tickets in advance: Click here.
For more information, visit facebook.com/NCHSfashionshow2018.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A trial resumes this week in the lawsuit accusing Alabama of failing to provide constitutionally adequate care to mentally ill inmates.
A federal judge will hold a settlement conference Tuesday on an emergency motion from inmates’ attorneys seeking additional protections for suicidal prisoners. The motion was filed after an inmate killed himself just weeks after testifying at the trial.
Twenty-four year-old Jamie Wallace was found hanged last month in his cell at a Bullock County prison. Wallace had testified that he had previously tried to kill himself and claimed a prison officer once offered him a razor to do the deed.
The lawsuit accuses Alabama of showing deliberate indifference toward inmates. The state prison system maintains it provides adequate care.
Testimony in the case will resume Wednesday.
May 3 Facebook Inc
* Facebook reports first quarter 2017 results
* Qtrly earnings per share $1.04
* Qtrly revenue $8,032 million versus $5,382 million
* MAUs were 1.94 billion as of march 31, 2017, an increase of 17% year-over-year
* DAUs were 1.28 billion on average for march 2017, an increase of 18% year-over-year
* Headcount was 18,770 as of March 31, 2017, an increase of 38% year-over-year
* Q1 earnings per share view $1.12, revenue view $7.84 billion -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* mobile advertising revenue represented approximately 85% of advertising revenue for Q1 of 2017, up from approximately 82% last year
* says is no longer reporting non-GAAP expenses, income, tax rate, and earnings per share
* Q1 advertising revenue $7,857 million versus $5,201 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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MOSCOW (AP) — The Russian Olympic Committee says its athletes are overwhelmingly in favor of competing at the upcoming Pyeongchang Olympics.
Sofia Velikaya says the ROC athletes’ commission, which she chairs, has heard from “all the athletes in all sports” on the Olympic program, with a majority in favor of competing.
Velikaya says no athletes have told the ROC they would rather boycott and adds “at the current moment, everyone’s training and everyone’s hoping to take part in the Olympics.”
The International Olympic Committee last week barred the Russian team from the Olympics because of doping offenses at the 2014 Sochi Games, but is allowing Russians to compete under a neutral flag as “Olympic Athletes from Russia.”
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Julian Fellowes talks about how his parents had very different upbringings, and as a boy he witnessed his mother's treatment by relatives of his father who believed she'd been out to "better himself" by marrying him.
An elderly man remains in a critical condition in hospital after being hit by a car in Fremantle on Monday.
The crash happened about midday when an 80-year-old woman was driving a white 1992 model Subaru Liberty station wagon north along Beach Street.
The elderly man was taken to Royal Perth Hospital.
As she got to the intersection with Parry Street, a man started crossing the road and he was struck by the Subaru.
The pedestrian, a 93-year old-man from East Fremantle, received serious injuries.
He was taken to Royal Perth Hospital where he remains in a critical condition.
The driver was not injured.
Major crash officers are urging anyone who saw the crash, or the Subaru Liberty or the pedestrian prior to the crash to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or lodge a report online at www.crimestopperswa.com.au.
Riggs and Roger run into Leo who claims his friend was murdered, although it looks like he died from natural causes.
Casella Waste Systems' transfer station on Hardscrabble Road in Auburn boosted its manpower in the past two weeks. The site needs 24-hour coverage to help deal with the holiday rush of boxes and gift wrap, general manager Paul Degnan said.
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ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkey and the United States have reached an agreement on a plan for the withdrawal of the Syrian Kurdish YPG militia from Syria’s Manbij, Turkey’s state-run Anadolu news agency said on Wednesday.
Under the terms of the three-step plan, which will become finalised during a visit by Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu to Washington on June 4, the YPG will withdraw from Manbij 30 days after the deal is signed, Anadolu said.
Turkish and U.S. military forces will start joint supervision in Manbij 45 days after the agreement is signed and a local administration will be formed 60 days after June 4, Anadolu said.
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Venezuelans must find a peaceful solution to the democratic crisis facing their country, Mexico’s Foreign Minister Luis Videgaray said on Friday, a day after U.S Secretary of State Rex Tillerson raised the prospect of a military uprising.
Videgaray, who said Mexico would use all available diplomatic means to address the situation in Venezuela, spoke after meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and Canada’s Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland in Mexico City.
Tillerson said on Thursday that the Venezuelan military could decide to oust President Nicolas Maduro, but said he did not know whether that would happen.
– According to Deadline, Batista has signed on to star in the action-comedy big-screen adaptation of comic series, Body Bags entitled Dogtown. He will play bounty hunter Mack Delgado who finds out he has a daughter he didn’t know about.
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BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore City Police have identified a suspect in the murder of the grandson of Maryland State delegate Talmadge Branch.
Police say they are looking for 19-year-old Raekwon Thornton. They say he killed 22-year-old Tyrone Ray on Nicholas Avenue on September 4.
Ray was found with gunshot wounds to his body, but later died at the hospital.
Branch told our media partner, the Baltimore Sun, that “too many young people are dying, and we must find a way to stop it.”
Police released video of a person of interest on September 8.
Homicide detectives were able to identify Thornton through their investigation.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call city police.
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Abrupt administrative changes in Fata ruled out
PESHAWAR: The Home Department of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has said no abrupt administrative changes will be made in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas after the merger with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
An official handout said the government was actively working on materialising the merger in close coordination with the federal government.
The Home Department advised public not to pay heed to any rumours about abrupt administrative, legal or other changes relating to the merger such as the ones about the immediate deployment of police in the tribal areas as reported in some sections of the media.
The department clarified that public would be informed of any changes and all steps leading towards the actualisation of the merger will be taken in a careful and phased manner after due consultation with the relevant stakeholders.
Portis scored 10 points (3-13 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT) while adding 13 rebounds, three assists and a steal in 25 minutes off the bench during Saturday's 113-103 loss to the Clippers.
Despite the poor shooting performance, the 22-year-old still came though with his sixth double-double of the season, With Nikola Mirotic now in New Orleans, Portis' role on the second unit is a lot more secure, but he's still struggling to turn those minutes into consistent production.
Girls sectional championships took center stage and started in 4A where a couple of juggernauts faced off in Castle and North.
Castle came in still unbeaten, 22-0, and has beaten North twice already this season.
Could the Huskies exact revenge?
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Skolopad has decided to abandon her dream of venturing into gospel music, after she was told that she can't be "trusted" to keep her image clean by people around her.
The musician told TshisaLIVE that she was advised by key people in her life "not to mess" with gospel music, which dashed her hopes to release music for Easter.
It's no secret that Skolopad's name is synonymous with nudes, risqué poses and sexual innuendos for captions.
"We were sitting after church the other day watching 1 Gospel and I started to explain how I want to see myself there. But my mother, and a couple of people, actually told me the reason no one will help me release the music is because no one can trust that I will clean up my image. She said she thinks I will go back to my sexy dances and nudes, and that won't sit well with most Christians."
June 15 (Reuters) - Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV is recalling 297,000 older minivans in North America because of a wiring problem that can lead to inadvertent air bag deployments, the company said in a statement on Thursday.
The recall of 2011-2012 model year Dodge Grand Caravan minivans is linked to 13 minor injuries, the automaker said. Wiring may short circuit that can result in the driver side air bag deploying without warning.
The recall will begin in late July and includes 209,000 vehicles in the United States and nearly 88,000 vehicles in Canada. Dealers will replace the wiring if needed and add protective covering. (Reporting by David Shepardson; Editing by Mark Potter)
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Government is finalising the process to enact a law that will restrain landlords against charging high rental fees especially for traders, minister for Kampala Affairs Beti Olive Kamya has revealed. Ms Kamya's revelation follows city traders' uproar over soaring rental charges which they claim are determined by their landlords without their consent.
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If you watched HBO’s “Hard Knocks” this year, you probably remember Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive tackle Donovan Smith taking some grief from his teammates about the amount of memorable Disney films he hasn’t seen:
Thankfully, the world’s most famous mouse has remedied the issue.
Per Smith’s Twitter, Disney sent the massive blind-side protector a little slice of the Happiest Place on Earth:
Appreciate it @Disney @DisneyStudios This package should definitely get my teammates off my back #ChildhoodRestored pic.twitter.com/3rvgYcGgSo — Donovan Smith (@DSmith_76) October 6, 2017
Well played, Mickey.
PARIS (AP) — A digital gallery in Paris is making art an immersive experience for visitors who can walk into and over paintings projected around a warehouse.
The Atelier des Lumieres, or Studio of Lights, opened this month with an inaugural exhibit featuring Austrian painter Gustav Klimt's work not hanging on walls, but lighting up floors, ceilings and walls in a colorful, 35-minute moving sequence.
Gallery director Michael Couzigou says: "We use photos scanned in high definition to make this digital exhibition a universe of music and sound."
The show, set to classical music, attracted 60,000 visitors in its first 10 days.
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Organizers say the gallery is the biggest of its kind in the world. It has 140 fixed video projectors installed across the 3,300-square-meter (35,521-square-foot) space.
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) -- First responders aren't the only ones who have the vital skills to save someone who has overdosed on drugs.
Anyone can take the training, as public health agencies respond to the opioid crisis.
Recently in Newport News, Marlon Bacote completed the training known as "REVIVE".
It teaches people how to recognize an overdose, perform CPR, and use the rescue drug naloxone. A few weeks after the class, Bacote had to think quickly and react when someone was non-responsive behind the wheel.
"There was a gentleman and his mother in the middle of the street and they were waving me down saying, 'He's dead, he overdosed, please help!" Bacote said.
See what happens when someone who's trained to save a life needs to take quick action -- and how someday you might be in the very same situation.
Look for Chris Horne's full report tonight on WAVY News 10, with coverage beginning at 4.
FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. – Over thirty family-friendly events will be happening around the Energetic City starting this weekend, as the Family Friendly Coalition hosts FSJ Loves Families Week.
The coalition, which is comprised of Success by 6, the Children First Initiative, and others is organising the event in conjunction with National Family Week, which goes from October 7th to 14th. The Family Friendly Coalition’s coordinator Heather McBryan says that this will be the 3rd year in a row that the coalition puts the weeklong event on. Last year’s event had 681 families, with 935 children that participated in the weeklong series of events.
McBryan says that she’s hopeful that this year’s turnout is even bigger than last year’s. All of the events are either completely free or incredibly low-priced. The week kicks off on Saturday at Home Hardware in Fort St. John with the event that is hosted by the Fort St. John Fire Department.
A full list of events can be found here:
There will be a memorial for the late Florence Henderson on February 21 at the Music Box Theatre. Whoopi Goldberg, Alan Cumming, Chita Rivera, Michael Feinstein, Judy Gold, Isabel Leonard, James Snyder, Bruce Vilanch and Barry Williams will share their memories and talent to honor the beloved stage and screen star.
Henderson is best known as Carol Brady on the iconic sitcom The Brady Bunch, which ran from 1969 to 1974, as well as many follow-up Brady projects, including the TV movie A Very Brady Christmas. However, she had many stage credits, including Wish You Were Here, and Oklahoma!, The Great Waltz, Fanny, The Sound of Music The Girl Who Came to Supper, The King and I, South Pacific, Annie Get Your Gun, Bells Are Ringing and more.
The memorial, presented by Rich Aronstein, Kayla Pressman and Glen Roven, is open to the public with doors opening at 1:20 PM.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump on Saturday condemned violence that erupted between white nationalists and counter-demonstrators on Saturday in Charlottesville, Virginia.
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"We must ALL be united & condemn all that hate stands for," Trump wrote in a Twitter message. "There is no place for this kind of violence in America."
Officials had approved the protest march in downtown Charlottesville but canceled the event and declared a state of emergency after outbreaks of violence.
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We saw some great individual performances to go with a ripping round of footy this week.
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Heredia went 3-for-4 with a solo home run and three runs during Sunday's win over Texas.
The 26-year-old outfielder appears to have locked up a platoon job and will draw starts against lefties. He is generally regarded as a better fielder than hitter, and his inconsistent playing time doesn't offer much fantasy upside in the majority of settings. However, if he continues to set the table against left-handed hurlers, there is plenty of profit potential in daily contests when Seattle faces a southpaw. Heredia is hovering around minimum price across the industry.
The Central Bank of Nigeria says that the Rate of counterfeiting of the Naira is less than 1%. The bank made the assertion following comments of one of its former CBN senior officials who said that 20% of Naira in currency is counterfeit. “The attention of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has been drawn to…
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Here it comes: Monkee Michael Nesmith’s new memoir, “Infinite Tuesday,” arrives today
Crown ArchetypeHey, hey, it’s April 18, the day that Monkees singer Michael Nesmith‘s new memoir, Infinite Tuesday: An Autobiographical Riff, hits stores. The book not only features the veteran musician’s recollections about his adventures with his famous prefabricated band and its hit TV series, but also about his friendship with Jack Nicholson, his interactions with John Lennon and Jimi Hendrix, and more.
According to a preview of the book posted on People.com, Nesmith reveals that he met Nicholson through The Monkees‘ producers Bob Rafelson and Bert Schneider.
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National Super Alliance principals are expected to arrive in Vipingo, Kilifi county for a two day retreat aimed at ironing out outstanding issues within
BRATISLAVA, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Slovakia’s defence ministry said on Friday it was in talks to purchase either American F-16s or Swedish Gripen fighter jets to replace its ageing Russian-made MiG-29s.
The ministry said it would submit an analysis of the two options by June 29 for government approval. (Reporting by Tatiana Jancarikova; Editing by Peter Graff)
With the luxury of four spinners to pick from, Australian coach Darren Lehmann has opted for cult hero Nathan Lyon to be his first-choice spinner for their Indian tour.
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The praise from Lehmann is a significant turnaround for Lyon after being on the brink of the axe in after a poor home series against South Africa.
''Nathan Lyon, he's our premier spinner and we expect him to bowl really well for us,'' Lehmann said.
''We have to work out our best attack to take 20 wickets and we'll wait and see what wicket we get in Pune.''
Lyon is likely to be joined by New South Wales captain Steve O'Keefe to take on the challenging subcontinental conditions.
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A man wearing a Nazi swastika armband was tracked on Twitter throughout the day Sunday, and when Antifa members caught up to him, he was knocked out cold with one punch.
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This week’s Time-trip takes a look back at locals enjoying a night out on the town in 2010.
We are showcasing a selection of pictures taken by Accrington Observer photographers seven years ago at The Swan, Abbey Street, Accrington.
Couples and friends can be seen chatting and enjoying a drink together.
In our weekly Time-trip feature, we publish a set of pictures taken by our photographers which appeared in the paper in days gone by.
They appear on the website and are then published in the paper.
If you have any of your own pictures you would like us to feature on this page, please send them to communities@menmedia.co.uk or submit them via our Facebook page.
Police on Friday said the determination was made following autopsies conducted by the Lawrence County coroner's office. Officials also confirmed the identity of the victims.
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The Ellis County Commission will consider purchasing a new rescue/wildland fire truck at Monday’s meeting.
The truck will replace a truck that is almost 40 years old.
The commission will also consider selling old radio equipment and get a report from the Cottonwood Extension District Director.
Monday’s meeting starts at 5 p.m. at the County Administrative Center.
“The Netherland’s recent dismantling by France symbolized the frightening predicament the national team now finds itself in. The side that gave us ‘total football’, previously a staple fixture in the latter rounds of major tournaments, now faces the prospect of failing to qualify for two in a row. In truth, the 4-0 score line flattered the Dutch, who were overran in midfield, ponderous at the back, and unimaginative up top. New manager Dick Advocaat was clueless as how to line up against a technically superior side, in stark contrast to his predecessors van Gaal and van Marwijk. Their problems go far beyond the manager however, and at the present moment Dutch football is facing an identity crisis and a lost generation of talent as they desperately attempt to scramble their side into the World Cup finals next summer. …” Backpage Football
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LONDON, March 28 The cost of insuring South African government debt against default hit the highest level in nearly eight weeks on Tuesday after President Jacob Zuma ordered his Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan to return home from an investor roadshow.
Five-year credit default swaps jumped 4 basis points to 209 bps from Monday's close of 204 bps, according to financial data provider IHS Markit.
Yields in South Africa's dollar-denominated sovereign debt rose across the curve, according to Reuters data. The yield in the 2026 issue added 5 bps to 4.6618 percent. (Reporting by Karin Strohecker, editing by Mike Dolan)
PUEBLO, Colo. — Pueblo Animal Services has teamed up with local veterinarians to offer free pet wellness exams and vaccinations for pets of low-income residents in Pueblo and Pueblo County.
It’s happening at the annual Pet Check on Saturday, April 22 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Palace of Agriculture on the Colorado State Fairgrounds located at 1001 Beulah Avenue in Pueblo.
The event is free but requires tickets. There is a limit of two tickets (two pets) per household.
>> Click here to get tickets.
Both 1 and 3-year rabies vaccinations as well as distemper vaccines will be offered at the event.
To qualify for a 3-year rabies vaccine, pet owners must provide previous rabies vaccination certifications that can not be expired more than 30 days from April 22.
Click here for more information or call Pueblo Animal Services at 719-544-3005 ext. 2.
St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Carlos Martinez walks off the field after being relieved in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees, Saturday, April 15, 2017, in New York. St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Carlos Martinez walks off the field after being relieved in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees, Saturday, April 15, 2017, in New York.
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Ashley Bernard has advanced to the position of personal financial planner at Berkeley, Inc. in Boise. She was authorized by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards. Bernard has worked at Berkeley, Inc., a financial planning and asset management firm, since 2012 where she began her career as an office manager.
Bernard holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Boise State University and a master’s degree in family financial planning from Montana State University.
A couple from Matteson died on Sunday after their vehicle ended up in a New Lenox retention pond. It was at 6:24 pm that the New Lenox Fire Department received a call of an accident with injuries. When the fire department arrived on the scene at Laraway Road just east of Schoolhouse Road, they found a vehicle completely submerged in a retention pond. The driver and passenger were removed from the vehicle and taken to an area hospital were both were eventually pronounced deceased. The driver was 68-year-0ld Gregory Real and his passenger was his wife, 69-year-old Lana Real. It is believed that Gregory Real suffered a medical event while driving home from dinner with his wife when the incident occurred. An investigation continues.
TORONTO, April 5 Canadian department store operator Hudson's Bay Co's said on Wednesday it was actively working on major changes in the business to improve performance and further cut costs.
The owner of Saks Fifth Avenue and Lord & Taylor reported a fourth quarter loss after markets closed on Tuesday. Weak sales, particularly at its Saks OFF 5TH outlet chain and its Gilt online shopping website, forced the retailer to write down C$116 million.
The stock, which had fallen more than 10 percent this week ahead of results, rose 1.7 percent to C$9.86 shortly after markets opened on Wednesday, recouping some of the earlier losses after executives reassured investors on a conference call.
(Reporting by Solarina Ho; Editing by Nick Zieminski)
Detectives from the Homicide Squad and the North Shore Police Area Command are investigating after a body was found in a house in Greenwich.
Police were called to an Greendale Street address in the leafy waterfront suburb after a body was found inside the empty premises on Tuesday.
The body has yet to be identified, and police are treating the death as suspicious.
"It’s believed the body has been at the home for a considerable time and a post mortem is being conducted this afternoon to establish the cause of death and gender," a police statement said.
The home's occupant died a year ago, with the owners organising to have it cleaned this week and the cleaners finding the body.
Police are urging anyone with information that may assist their investigation to come forward.
Do you know more? Email sally.rawsthorne@fairfaxmedia.com.au
January Stallion Issue of Show Horse Today is LIVE!
We’re very excited to announce our January Stallion issue of Show Horse Today is now LIVE!
Inside, you’ll find:
Our cover feature on Leeman Farm and their impact on the industry for over three decades
Trainer’s perspectives on choosing the right stallion
A spotlight on Custom Invitation and how this stallion excelled both in the open and non-pro arenas
How-to tips on marketing and promoting your stallion
What it takes to run a successful breeding operation
And much more!
The Henderson County Tourist Commission selects a new executive director. Abby Dixon will take over the development of Henderson’s tourism economy on Monday, July 3rd. Dixon succeeds Kyle Hittner. Dixon previously worked as the Marketing Director for the Southwest Indiana Chamber of Commerce and Director of the Downtown Henderson Partnership.
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First of all, surprise! Jaime Lannister's not dead!
It's not like we really thought that was a possibility despite his apparent drowning last week, but we were a little surprised to see how cavalier he and Bronn were being as they coughed and sputtered, and as Bran gently scolded Jaime for nearly dying, like they had just played a particularly rough game of paintball or something.
Elsewhere, Daenerys addressed what was left of the Lannister army and tried to explain that she's not the city-burning murderous monster Cersei's been telling them she is. All she wants is for everyone to bow before her...right after she just did a whole bunch of burning and murdering. It was kinda hard to take her comforting words seriously, especially when she promptly burned and murdered any men who refused to bow to her (Bye, Sam's dad and brother).
The U.S. Navy's Blue Angels, Canadian Snowbirds, and several other military aircraft dazzled Fleet Week attendees along San Francisco's waterfront on Friday. Here's a look at some of the best moments. (KGO-TV)
With one of the most obnoxious names in the industry, Lynk & Co. hasn’t been off to a flying start. Having recently unveiled its first model – a crossover named the Lynk & Co. 01 – the Chinese automaker has followed up with a sedan dubbed the 03.
Lynk & Co., owned by Chinese conglomerate and Volvo parent company Geely, has claimed it’d like to be the AirBnB of cars via sharing programs in addition to a Tesla-style direct sales approach.
The new sedan seems to be based on the same architecture as Volvo‘s so-called Compact Modular Architecture chassis. Exhaust pipes point to a gasoline engine of some sort under the skin, but hybrid and electric drivetrains are also possible. The overall design, most notably the C-pillar, chrome roofline and belt-line bear a strong resemblance to a Kia Optima. As is concept car fashion, the 03 sits on large chrome wheels.
We’ll know more when the Lynk & Co 03 is officially revealed at the Shanghai Auto Show this week.
Several members of the Marching Comets attended the recent Penn State Blue Band’s “Forward March” recruiting program at the spring football game. The Comet musicians and band front joined 300 other marching band students from across the country for a three-hour instructional forum with the Penn State Blue Band. They later marched into Beaver Stadium and performed during the game with the Blue Band members. Abington students attending were Jakob Quanbeck, Jonathon Yocum, Nina Sampogne, Emily Gohsler, Emily Agentowicz, Ben Gibson, Ryan Roberts and Justin Altieri.
PORTLAND, Maine - Another round of winter weather is poised to clobber Maine.
The National Weather Service says the latest snowfall will begin late Wednesday morning. Meteorologist Tom Hawley says some parts of the state could get hit with up to a foot of snow.
He says there will be lesser tallies to the south.
This will be the third storm in a little more than a week.
Hawley says Portland already received 31 inches in a seven-day stretch. That's about half the amount recorded in a full winter season in Portland.
Portland had received 61 inches of snow before the latest storm. That's about 21 inches above normal for this time of the year.
Press Secretary Sarah Sanders confirmed US President Donald Trump would meet with Greek PM Alexis Tsipras on October 17 and 19, during the Greek PM’s visit to Washington. Mr. Tsipras will also meet with US Vice-President Michael Pence. Meanwhile, IMF General Director Christine Lagarde accepted the Greek PM’s request for a meeting in the US capital.
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The most likable, inventive and, yes, Wisconsin-connected act of electro-pop's modern wave, Sylvan Esso will release their sophomore album What Now on April 29 on Loma Vista Recordings. They've already released a banger of a single and performed it on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, and today they shared the video for its follow-up, a much softer number that shares a title (but nothing else) with Ke$ha's all-time best song, "Die Young."
Like all good album announcements, this one was accompanied by some tour dates. While Milwaukee isn't on their itinerary yet, they will be doing two nights in Madison at the Majestic Theatre (on June 13 with Aero Flynn and June 14 with Field Report) ahead of two nights at Justin Vernon's Eaux Claires festival in Eau Claire, on June 16 and 17.
You can stream the "Die Young" video below.
NEW YORK: North Korean senior official Kim Yong Chol arrived on Wednesday (May 30) in New York for talks on salvaging a summit meeting between US President Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un.
A spokesman for the North Korean mission to the United Nations said Kim, described as the right-hand man to the country's leader, had arrived aboard an Air China flight at New York's Kennedy airport.
Rozier produced 31 points (11-18 FG, 6-8 3Pt, 3-4 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and two steals across 36 minutes during a 119-110 win over the Hawks on Friday.
Rozier continued his sensational play as he dropped a career-high 31 points in the win. His six three-pointers made and 18 field goal attempts also marked season highs. Rozier's scorching play over the last two games make him an attractive short-term option, but the reality is that his value will likely drop off fairly soon when Kyrie Irving (quad) and Marcus Smart (hand) return.
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AUSTRALIA'S Mineral Resources has made an all-share bid for domestic gas producer AWE Ltd, just topping a A$442 million (S$449.7 million) sweetened offer from state-owned China Energy Reserve and Chemicals Group (CERCG).
The suitors are targeting AWE's stake in its
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The Raiders saw a second quarterback get injured in the last two weeks when Matt McGloin left Sunday’s game with a shoulder injury.
McGloin was starting for the first time this season as a replacement for Derek Carr, who fractured his fibula in Week 16, and was replaced by Connor Cook. Cook is the only other quarterback on the active roster or practice squad for Oakland, which left the Raiders in need of a healthy quarterback with a game against the Texans coming up on Saturday.
Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that Garrett Gilbert is expected to be that quarterback. Gilbert was a sixth-round pick by the Rams in 2014 and spent time with the Patriots and Lions before landing on Oakland’s practice squad last year. He’s been out of the league since getting released by the Raiders in the spring.
For now, Gilbert is slated for a spot on the practice squad but will be promoted in the event McGloin isn’t well enough to go against the Texans.
We now know the cause of the fire that leaves one dead and one injured at a West Capitol Street house.
Division Fire Chief Cleotha Sanders of the Jackson Fire Department said that the home was being supplied with electricity through an illegal setup. The cause of the fire was determined to be an overhead electrical cord that was supplying a space heater.
The fire happened at the 1500 block of Capitol Street near Glenmary Street on Friday afternoon.
JFD said one person was found dead in the fire and another person was also found inside the home and was transported to a local hospital where the condition is unknown.
This investigation is ongoing pending the coroner's report.
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Orson Welles’ last film finally has a home.
Netflix has acquired the global rights to Welles’ “The Other Side of the Wind” and will finance its completion and restoration.
Netflix’s announcement Tuesday brings to a close the decades-long mystery surrounding one of cinema’s greatest filmmakers. Welles began shooting the film in 1970 but never completed it. The “Citizen Kane” director died in 1985.
“The Other Side of the Wind” is a Hollywood satire about a filmmaker attempting a comeback. Its stars include John Huston, Dennis Hopper and Peter Bogdanovich, who has helped in its editing.
Producer Frank Marshall will oversee the film’s completion.
Netflix chief content officer Ted Sarandos says he grew up worshiping Welles, so releasing Welles’ last film “is a point of pride” for him and for Netflix.
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LOS ANGELES (AP)  Jim Carrey is being criticized on social media for a portrait he painted that is believed to be White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders.
The actor and comedian on Saturday tweeted the painting with the caption: "This is the portrait of a so-called Christian whose only purpose in life is to lie for the wicked. Monstrous!"
Some Twitter users accused Carrey of shaming because of the unflattering portrait. Others were critical of his use of Christian.
A spokeswoman for Carrey confirms it is his painting. But she would not confirm it is Sanders.
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The White House has not returned a message seeking comment.
A weak report on retail sales sent bond yields lower and high-dividend stocks like utilities and real estate companies higher. The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note fell to 2.13 percent early Wednesday from 2.21 percent the day before.
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Robin Lopez is about to get a prolonged look at one of the most improbable forces in the NBA today, when the Celtics and Chicago Bulls begin their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series at the Garden. The Chicago center, an especially solid paint defender on the NBA's sixth-ranked team in defensive rating, has guarded against all manner of attackers.
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The timing is ironic due to its proximity to the recent blocked attempt to acquire Qualcomm, but Broadcom is "in great shape" financially, says Michael Robinson of Money Morning.
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Brian Beard Jr. scored a career-high 28 points on 10-of-15 shooting and Florida International beat South Florida 65-53 on Monday night.
Eric Lockett made 8 of 11 from the floor and had 18 points and 11 rebounds for the Golden Panthers (5-4), who won their third straight. Hassan Hussein added 13 points.
FIU made eight of its first 10 shots in the second half, pulling away with a 20-6 start to the period for a 44-31 lead on Hussein’s jumper with 12:58 left. The Panthers cooled off from the floor but mostly maintained a double-digit lead the rest of the way.
South Florida (4-6) led 25-24 at halftime and, after falling behind in the second, closed within seven with just more than a minute to play.
Isaiah Manderson had 12 points, Stephan Jiggetts scored 10 and Tulio Da Silva had a career-high 17 rebounds for the Bulls.
FORT COLLINS — A Fort Collins man was sentenced for his role in a drunken driving crash that killed a motorcyclist.
The Coloradoan reports Matthew Austin Dungan was sentenced Monday to five years supervised probation for vehicular homicide and driving under the influence for the crash last year that killed Fort Collins resident Austin Sherwood.
Prosecutors say Dungan was distracted by his cellphone and under the influence of alcohol when he attempted to make a left turn in front of Sherwood.
While on probation, Dungan must complete 270 days of work release and 300 hours of useful public service, with no more than 60 hours per year.
He also must remain employed or in school; not consume alcohol, drugs or marijuana; complete mental health and substance abuse evaluations; and follow any treatment plans.
JOHANNESBURG, March 31 A key figure in the ruling African National Congress (ANC) said the party was unhappy with President Jacob Zuma's decision to fire Pravin Gordhan as finance minister in a cabinet reshuffle that has rocked South Africa's markets and currency.
"We were given a list that was complete, and in my own view as a secretary I felt like this list has been developed somewhere else and was given to us to legitimise it," ANC Secretary General Gwede Mantashe told Talk Radio 702.
"The process made me a little bit jittery and uncomfortable," Mantashe, who is the second most powerful individual in the ANC after Zuma, said on Friday. (Reporting by Mfuneko Toyana; Editing by Alexander Smith)
The trial of Douglas Garland has captivated Albertans. On Wednesday, the jury will begin its deliberations and as Sarah Kraus reports, some may need help after hearing graphic testimony for weeks.
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Tom Westley has been included in the England squad for the upcoming Test series against the West Indies.
The Essex batsman, who has made one appearance for Mildenhall this season, was called-up for the first time for last month’s third Test versus the South Africans and he marked his debut by scoring a half-century.
Knocks of 29 and nine followed in the fourth and final Test at Old Trafford, which helped to convince the selectors the 28-year-old should be retained for the visit of the Caribbean side.
The series begins at Edgbaston on Thursday, followed by matches at Headingley (August 25) and Lord’s (September 7).
After those encounters, the selectors will meet to pick the England squad for this winter’s Ashes in Australia.
Wednesday, 15 February, 2017 - 15:40
Police are seeking witnesses to an assault that occurred in Dunedin early last Friday morning.
Just before 6am on 10 February 2017 a man was assaulted outside the main doors of Dunedin International Airport, during which he sustained a serious facial injury.
The victim was then assaulted again a short time later, this time near the Fire Station at the airport.
Following the second attack, the victim’s vehicle was unlawfully taken.
Police currently have two persons of interest in custody in relation to the incident, but are asking for any witnesses who may have been in the area around the time of the assault to come forward.
If you have any information that could assist Police with their investigation, please contact Constable Hamish Fraser 03 4714 800.
Alternatively, information can also be provided anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
There are on the KATC-TV Lafayette story from 16 hrs ago, titled In red states, businesses gearing up to fight bathroom bills. In it, KATC-TV Lafayette reports that:
Sean Henry, the president of Tennessee's NHL team, is stunned he even has to explain why he hopes state legislators will snub bills similar to North Carolina's transgender bathroom law, which has consumed that state for months and scared off businesses and sporting events. The Nashville Predators team is among about 300 companies, ranging from health-care giant HCA to FedEx, joining under the moniker Tennessee Thrives to oppose bathroom and religious objection bills, which they consider discriminatory and bad for business.
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× Wintrust Business Lunch 6/14/17: Rising Gas Prices, Minimum Wage, & Shopping Habits Politicized
One of today’s economic reports showed that the market has plenty of oil, so why are prices going up? Steve and Terry Savage asked this seemingly unanswerable question along with more perspective on the changing Fiduciary Rule. Steve then discussed the possible change of minimum wage in Illinois with Mason Cole and how it could impact small businesses, and Matt Levendusky explained the Harvard Business Review article detailing how our shopping and working habits are rooted in out political views (eerily connecting to today’s news of the shooting in Virginia)
Freddie Freeman said Dansby Swanson was the perfect choice to hit with the bases loaded and two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning. Swanson delivered an RBI single with two outs in the ninth and the Atlanta Braves, boosted by Freeman's two home runs and double, beat the San Diego Padres 5-4 Monday night for a four-game sweep in their first series at SunTrust Park.
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Local three piece country band, Jack’s Back, was in the studio to play their song “Losing You.” You can catch them this weekend at the Appalachian Trail Music Festival!
You can check out their performance in the video above, or learn more about the upcoming music festival here.
1:00pm–#Milford CT– Today’s vehicle fire was on Central Avenue in Bridgeport. Firefighters reported a small car fire.
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A bushfire in far southern NSW has been declared a catastrophe, and residents are still blocked from getting back into the town of Tathra after it was engulfed by a bushfire on Sunday.
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Wigan Warriors and Hull Kingston Rovers have been linked with a move for England international Dan Sarginson.
League Express reports that the versatile back is in talks with the two clubs over a possible return to Super League.
The 24-year-old joined NRL side Gold Coast Titans from Wigan last year but made just five appearances and found himself caught up in off-field issues.
It’s claimed that the Titans have granted him a release from his contract and the two Super League clubs are in the race to land his services next year.
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TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Police in Florida say an angry dog sent three people to the hospital after one tried to put a sweater on it.
Tampa police say the pit bull mix named Scarface bit a 52-year-old woman who was trying to dress him on Friday and her husband was attacked while trying to pull the dog off of her. Police say the couple’s 22-year-old son was attacked while trying to stop the dog by stabbing it in the neck and head.
The three people escaped the house and left the dog in the backyard.
Police say animal control officers shot it with a tranquilizer gun, but it managed to get back into the house where there were two children present. Police used a bean bag gun and stun gun on the animal before catching it.
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Arlington's new $1.1 billion ballpark is officially under construction, as crews begin working around the clock, six days a week, on the Texas Rangers' new home. In order to be ready for the 2020 season, an estimated 97,000 truckloads of dirt must first be hauled away to make room for the 41,000 seat stadium.
YOUNGSTOWN — The Appalachian Regional Commission today announced it awarded $1 million to Youngstown State University for the Excellence Training Center project.
The grant will allow YSU to renovate a facility to house the center, an advanced manufacturing education and workforce training facility that will benefit a 14-county, three-state region. The center will be developed as a 24/7 access, shared-use facility with a manufacturing training lab and group project and workroom space supporting displaced workers, students, manufacturers, and entrepreneurs.
In total, ARC announced $15.7 million in investments in 18 projects that will help grow the economies in seven Appalachian states by creating or retaining more than 1,700 jobs, benefiting nearly 1,200 students and workers, and leveraging an additional $64 million into the Appalachian Region.
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio (AP) — A puppy found at an Ohio park with “FREE” written on her fur has a new home.
The Ross County Humane Society says a family adopted the 5-month-old female mixed lab on Wednesday.
The shelter says it received nearly 100 applications to adopt the dog after it was found inside a cage at a Chillicothe (chil-ih-KAH’-thee) park last week.
Linette Wrightsel says her daughter begged her to go to the shelter and that they both connected with the puppy right away.
Wrightsel says they couldn’t resist.
The shelter’s director says whoever left the dog used a permanent marker to write “FREE” and “GOOD HOME ONLY” on its fur.
Workers at the shelter were able to clean up the markings before putting her up for adoption.
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The first fatality accident for Troop D of the Missouri Highway Patrol occurs in Taney County as a Branson Man dies in a two vehicle collision on Highway 76 in Forsyth early Sunday afternoon.
The Highway Patrol reports the accident occurred when vehicles driven by 46 year old Kenneth Claypool and 67 year old Sandra Philbrick, both of Branson, collided nearly head on Highway 76 near the Taney County Fairgrounds just before 1:00. Both vehicles overturned as a result of the crash.
Claypool, who was not wearing a safety device, was pronounced dead at the scene while Philbrick, who was wearing a safety device, was transported by Taney County Ambulance to Cox South Hospital in Springfield for treatment of her moderate injuries.
The Angel's Envy Distillery becomes the 10th stop on the tourist trail showcasing Kentucky's signature spirit. Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer said Monday that the designation will strengthen the city's place as the gateway to the Kentucky Bourbon Trail.
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Watertown Menards Employee Arrested for Kidnapping
WATERTOWN, S.D. – An employee of a Menards store in Watertown has been arrested for trying to abduct a young child.
Police say it happened at the store Sunday afternoon. They say 35-year-old Peter Groenhoff, of Canby Minnesota, picked up the 4-year-old child and quickly walked away from the boy’s family.
The child’s father chased Groenhoff and corned him in an employee break area, where he released the child.
Groenoff was arrested for second-degree kidnapping
He’s being held on a $20,000 cash bond.
CapeTalk | Spokesperson for the City of Cape Town's Disaster Risk Management Centre Mandy Thomas says the city has a winter preparedness task team where risks are assessed and vulnerable areas identified.
JOHANNESBURG - Spokesperson for the City of Cape Town's Disaster Risk Management Centre Mandy Thomas says they are not anticipating too many problems when heavy rains begin in the drought-stricken city.
Thomas says, however, emergency services are on standby for any flooding.
She says the city has a winter preparedness task team where risks are assessed and vulnerable areas identified. She adds this helps to prevent or handle floods timeously.
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Vice President Mike Pence tamped down President Donald Trump’s threats of U.S. military intervention in Venezuela amid growing regional fears that such comments have strengthened that country’s president, Nicolás Maduro.
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​The Liqui-Moly Bathurst 12 Hour race is kicking off on Saturday, which makes it a perfect time to visit the racetrack's formidable layout known for its many blind corners and elevation changes. Today's tour guide is none other than Porsche's factory pro racer, Patrick Long.
Unfortunately, Mr. Long won't be at the wheel of his primary work tool this time, a Porsche 911 GT3 R, but its virtual counterpart. That's right, this video filmed by CXC Simulations features Long giving an in-depth, turn-by-turn tour of the famous Mount Panorama Circuit in a virtual a Motion Pro II Racing Simulator.
MINNEAPOLIS — Philadelphia Eagles starting defensive tackle Tim Jernigan returned to practice Friday after missing two days this week because of an illness.
The NFC champions had everyone participate as they continued preparations to face the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl on Sunday.
Coach Doug Pederson gave a lengthy speech after practice, according to a pool report.
“Play loose, have fun, enjoy the moment,” Pederson said he told his players. “These opportunities, as you know, don’t come around every year. Also, make sure just to reflect on this season, reflect on the journey that got us here. But just play for one another, have fun and enjoy it.”
Hall of Famer Brett Favre, who was backed up by Pederson in Green Bay, is scheduled to address the Eagles on Saturday morning and the team will hold a 30-minute walkthrough at U.S. Bank Stadium.
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A teenage disco in Kilkenny has defended its strict dresscode for girls.
The Fusion Ball shared a post on Facebook ahead of its mid-term event, telling girls to wear knee-length dresses with no plunging necklines.
It said it was necessary to enforce the rules after the "deplorable dresses" at a previous disco.
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After the post sparked a huge backlash, the event page wrote: "We always asked for neat and discreet . But too many broke the rule. All we are asking for is the girls to be discreet."
It later stated the full terms of the dress code, saying that they wanted to ensure that children attend in a safe, supervised and fun environment.
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The typical tax day - April 15 - falls on a Saturday, and Washington, D.C.'s observance of Emancipation Day, falls on April 17 this year, so the IRS moved the tax due date to April 18. Retailers are marking the occasion by giving your wallet a break. Check out these Tax Day deals, available on April 18 only .
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Wash up your ride and come on out to enjoy some classic cars, good food, and 50's music. It will be fun for the whole family! A photo of drugs and guns confiscated in a bust on Princeton Avenue in Kalamazoo on June 13, 2017.
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MUNSTER HAVE THIS afternoon confirmed contract extensions for Sam Arnold, Darren O’Shea, Dan Goggin and Conor Oliver that will keep the 25-and-under quartet at the province until 2020.
Arnold at training in Carton House this week. Source: Morgan Treacy/INPHO
21-year-old Arnold, who trained with Ireland earlier this week, moved to the southern province from Ulster in 2016, but had to persevere through injury before impressing on a regular basis in the centre this past year.
Openside Oliver, 22, and centre Goggin, 23, have earned their first senior professional deals. Oliver excelled in the December inter-pro window, hitting the ground running after a long lay-off with a shoulder injury.
O'Shea and Oliver in training with Munster. Source: Morgan Treacy/INPHO
Imposing lock O’Shea meanwhile has impressed for his province since returning from injury in the first half of the season. His emergence at lock under the wing of Billy Holland greatly helped to ease a potential engine room crisis.
BEDFORD, Pa. (AP) - A former Pennsylvania district attorney accused of tipping off female drug dealers and giving them lenient treatment in exchange for sex has pleaded guilty to corruption charges.
Former Bedford County District Attorney William Higgins entered his plea Wednesday, according to Attorney General Josh Shapiro.
Higgins resigned in early April after the charges were filed, saying in a statement that he'd been accused of conduct "unbecoming of a district attorney" and "unbecoming of a husband and father."
Police said Higgins also revealed the names of confidential informants to female drug dealers with whom he was having sex, or to their friends and associates.
He pleaded guilty to 31 counts, including official oppression.
The 43-year-old Republican was sworn into office in 2004 as the state's youngest district attorney.
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This story has been corrected to show that Higgins pleaded guilty to 31 counts, not 11.
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Pretty Nollywood actress, Kate Henshaw, is proving to her fans that it is good to have good exercises as it helps the body look revitalised and makes one look healthy.
The actress proved that when she recently stepped out in a sexy outfit which goes to show how young she looks and still attractive to prospective suitors.
It is with great sadness for the family of Jim (James Elzear) Doris to announce, he has passed away.
Jim was born on January 10, 1956 and passed away on March 13, 2017.
He was 61 years old.
A memorial service was held at the Valleyview Memorial Hall in Valleyview, Alberta on March 22.
Reverend Joan Kennedy officiated and Nathan Doris delivered the eulogy.
Friends were invited for fellowship at the hall following the service.
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Chapel of Memories in Valleyview, Alberta.
Cremation/interment will be take place at a late date.
If friends so desire, they can make doantions to the Valleyview Health Centre as expressions of sympathy.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Not many musicians can say they’ve performed at Carnegie Hall in New York.
But the Wind Ensemble from the Chattanooga School for the Arts & Sciences got that honor last month.
They are one of the only high school bands from the state of Tennessee to ever perform at that prestigious location.
Notes: Radio Thrift Shop episodes include playlists that revolve around specific themes & others are completely unplanned with no agenda. Radio Thrift Shop is about love for non-commercial forms of radio. RTS features 33s, 45s, scratchy 78s, classic cassettes & cds. I enjoy spinning classic rock and pop, jazz, exotica, folk, acoustic, folk-rock, indie pop, lo-fi, psychedelic, easy listening & just about everything under the sun. Hopefully it all makes sense by the end of the hour. Occasionally these shows include documentaries or segments about the history and culture of music and/or radio. I invite your LPFM, Part 15, online or other radio project to broadcast Radio Thrift Shop. This is a labor of love! With much gratitude to listeners and radio geeks everywhere - thank you!
This edition doesn't have a whole lot of announcing but does include the entire 1976 LP "Dreaming" by Australian band Kanguru.
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A thousand pounds worth of cocaine, a quad, a stolen pram, a car and a small quantity of cannabis were seized by police in Derry last weekend, Strand Road has confirmed.
The items were recovered by the PSNI’s Ballyarnett Neighbourhood Team in the greater Shantallow and Galliagh area during twhat officers described as “a crazy weekend”.
In a post on PSNI’s local social media profile, officers revealed that the cocaine was recovered after they “saw a van in Clon Elagh which made a strange manoeuvre upon seeing police”.
The drugs were recovered following a stop and search operation, the PSNI said.
A pram that was stolen in Janaury, a quad that had been “tearing around Galliagh”, a car with not insurance and cannabis were also seized by police over the weekend.
Foreign Office Minister for the Overseas Territories Lord Tariq Ahmad of Wimbledon, center, is flanked by Premier Alden McLaughlin, left, and Governor Anwar Choudhury after touching down at Owen Roberts International Airport Wednesday morning.
Lord Ahmad was in Cayman for about five hours, as part of a regional tour to discuss hurricane preparedness and public registers of beneficial ownership with local politicians and members of the financial services industry. For more on this story, see Friday’s Cayman Compass. – Photo: Government Information Services
Pirelli has engineered a tailor-made version of its P Zero tire for the new Hyundai i30 N. Produced at the tiremaker’s plant in Settimo Torinese, Italy, the variant of Pirelli’s P Zero UHP summer tire will shoe the tire in size 235/35 R19.
Pirelli has marked the tire’s sidewall with ‘HN’ to denote Hyundai Performance and OE fitment for the i30 N.
The i30 N is Hyundai Motor’s first high-performance car under the N line up.
Wednesday morning, October 5, Luther Burbank Middle School students were visited by Senator Anthony Portantino who read the morning’s “Words of Wisdom” to students and staff.
The message was about courage and standing up for your beliefs. The “Words of Wisdom” messages allow LBMS learners to critically think about and discuss topics such as honesty, respect, responsibility, diversity, the importance of education, and taking a stand against bullying.
Other community leaders to address the students have included Burbank Fire Captain Dave Burke, Burbank Airport TSA Director Anita Minaei, and Congressman Adam Schiff.
Senator Portantino then visited Kelli Clarke’s 7th grade Social Science class where he engaged the students in a lively discussion about local government.
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Some health professionals think there are things inside your body -- your heart, your lungs, and your brain, to name three -- craving that many steps every 24 hours. Because those organs are apparently not properly communicating their desire, the folks at Fitbit have invented something that goes on outside your body, which reminds you daily that you want all those stomps in your life.
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SOUTHFIELD, MI (03.19.2018) – Don’t lose your safety features when upgrading to aftermarket oversized offroad tires! Brandmotion now offers LED Third Brake Light Add-Ons for Jeep Wrangler JK’s. When installing larger tires that block the third brake light, offer the addition of a backup camera with the third brake light seamlessly integrated.
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Jim Carrey posted a portrait over the weekend that has gone viral of a woman assumed to be White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders.
Tweeted Carrey with the portrait: “This is the portrait of a so-called Christian whose only purpose in life is to lie for the wicked. Monstrous!”
This is the portrait of a so-called Christian whose only purpose in life is to lie for the wicked. Monstrous! pic.twitter.com/MeYLTy1pqb — Jim Carrey (@JimCarrey) March 17, 2018
The AP reports: “Some Twitter users accused Carrey of shaming because of the unflattering portrait. Others were critical of his use of Christian. A spokeswoman for Carrey confirms it is his painting. But she would not confirm it is Sanders.”
Shane Lowry will tee off his third round at the Waste Management Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale on the PGA Tour at 6.30pm this evening.
The Offaly golfer shot a level par level par 71 on Friday to finish just inside the cut mark at one under for the tournament.
On Friday he had two birdies, two bogies and 14 pars to make the weekend on his second outing of the season. He will play with Americans Kevin Chappell and Blaine Barber on Saturday.
Rickie Fowler and Bryson DeChambeau lead the tournament on 10 under after two rounds.
SEE MORE: WATCH: Shane Lowry almost hit a hole-in-one on the loudest hole in golf at the Waste Management Phoenix Open
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An inside look at the Rebels’ win over East Providence.
Several high school games are on tap for Saturday so stay in the know on game outcomes with the Eyewitness Sports High School Football Scoreboard.
The Coastal Highway (Route 2) re-opened to northbound traffic, Monday evening, after it was blocked for 90 minutes by disabled people demonstrating for a larger government allowance.
Traffic remained congested because of the prolonged blockage.
FLORENCE, Ala. – Florence police served a warrant and arrested a student at Florence High School Friday afternoon in connection to rape allegations.
Police say that in July, a woman reported that she had been sexually forced by 18-year-old Maxwell Marquez Thompson. According to police, the victim said no multiple times.
The police say the victim went to ECM for treatment after the alleged incident.
Thompson is charged with 1st-degree Rape and 1st-degree Sexual Abuse. Thompson is currently in custody on a $75,000 bond.
NORTH GREENBUSH, N.Y. (NEWS10) – Breaking news out of North Greenbush where there’s a heavy police presence outside a local jewelry store.
Law enforcement sources familiar with the investigation said that a robbery took place at Don Cook Jewelers off of Route 4.
The shop is taped off and there are multiple cruisers from North Greenbush and NY State Police.
Sources tell NEWS10 ABC this is connected to police activity in Albany, where they were looking for a stolen vehicle in the area of Sherman Street by North Lake Avenue.
A chopper hovered over the area and police brought out their K-9 unit.
No one was brought into custody but they focused on this black Chevy Equinox which they towed away.
NEWS10 ABC is investigating to learn more details about both of these scenes and will provide the latest details as they are made available.
Kesha strikes a pose on the red carpet as she arrives at the 2018 Time 100 Gala on Tuesday night (April 24) at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City.
The 31-year-old singer went chic in a silver-beaded gown and matching cape as she arrived at the event.
PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Kesha
Millie Bobby Brown – in a glam white gown covered in flowers – along with Yara Shahidi stepped out in style for the party.
You can check out the full list of Time 100 Most Influential People here!
FYI: Kesha is wearing a Mikael D gown. Yara is wearing Reem Acra dress and Brian Atwood heels. Millie is wearing a Dolce & Gabbana dress.
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AOMORI (TR) – Authorities in Aomori Prefecture believe three bodies found near the shore of the town of Fukaura may have come come from a suspected North Korean vessel found earlier this month, reports TBS News (Dec. 12).
At 7:30 a.m., a member of a fishery cooperative reported finding the corpses floating more than 10 meters off the Senjojiki Coast to the local coast guard.
The bodies are of unknown gender, the coast guard said.
On December 4, a wooden boat was found drifting near the area where the bodies were discovered. However, a search of the vessel was not conducted due to poor weather conditions. It is speculated that the bodies came from the boat.
Water currents and winds regularly direct disabled boats from North Korea toward the northern coasts of Japan. Since November, five boats believed to be from North Korea and two male corpses have been discovered along the shores of Fukaura.
Fake(?) psychic Charlie Haverford is having a weird day in the new teaser for season two of Hulu’s original series, Shut Eye.
Shut Eye returns on Wednesday, December 6th.
Things are not as they seem.
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SHUT EYE takes a darkly comedic look at the world of Los Angeles storefront psychics and the organized crime syndicate that runs them. Former magician Charlie Haverford (Jeffrey Donovan) oversees a number of fortune telling parlors on behalf of his violent and domineering Romani kingpin boss, until a blow to the head jars him into a new mindset, making him question everything he has ever believed.
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BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Ukraine is seeking to boost ties with Serbia, a Balkan country that is a key Russian ally in Europe but which also wants to join the European Union.
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko met Tuesday with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic in Belgrade, the Serbian capital. The two signed bilateral deals and predicted better ties in the future.
Serbia has not joined Western sanctions that have been imposed against Russia over its 2014 annexation of the Crimean Peninsula from Ukraine. Serbian volunteers have also fought alongside pro-Russian separatists in Ukraine.
But both Poroshenko and Vucic say their countries respect each other's territorial integrity and want to cooperate in efforts at EU membership.
Serbia has a territorial dispute of its own. Belgrade has refused to recognize the 2008 declaration of independence by its former province of Kosovo.
Simmons scored 20 points (8-13 FG, 4-4 FT) to go with six rebounds, five assists, two steals and one block in 35 minutes during Friday's 103-97 win against Miami.
Over his last five games, Simmons has shot a blistering 71.8 percent on 12.8 shots per game. Of these past five games, Simmons has scored at least 20 points in four of them for an average of 20.6 points per game. Perhaps, being snubbed from the All-Star game was the best thing that could have happened for Simmons, who has been on a tear ever since putting together a triple-double on January 24, the day after the All-Star rosters were announced. Whatever it is, Simmons has taken his game to a whole new level and shows no signs of slowing down.
HONOLULU (AP) — False missile alert leads to resignation of Hawaii emergency management administrator, firing of worker who sent it.
Columbia fire crews quelled a house fire in the 3800 block of Ridgewood Avenue.
Fire officials say no one is inside the home at the time of the fire, but three residents left the home returned to the house in flames.
Chief Aubrey Jenkins says the fire was caused when a drop cord connected to a space heater overheated and caught flame.
The home was 50 percent involved when crews arrived at the scene.
#TheCFD on scene 3800blk of Ridgewood Ave working residential structure fire with reports of heavy fire/smoke upon arrival #scnews pic.twitter.com/wfKHMVlKNA — Columbia Fire (@ColaFire) December 11, 2017
The Red Cross is assisting the residents displaced from their home.
Chief Jenkins said when using a space heater, it's best to plug the appliance directly into the fall. Space heaters pull a lot of currents and, when used with an extension cord, can overheat the cord and cause fires.
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BOSTON (AP) - The jury in the trial of four Teamsters accused of threatening and harassing the cast and nonunion crew of the TV reality show "Top Chef" has told the judge there is one juror who is "assuming guilt over innocence."
The note came on the third day of deliberations.
In his note back to the jury, U.S. District Judge Douglas Woodlock said presumption of innocence "is a cardinal principle of our system of justice."
The Local 25 union members are accused of using strong-arm tactics in an attempt to extort jobs as drivers with union-scale wages. The show's host, Padma Lakshmi, testified that she was "terrified" when a Teamster confronted her outside a Boston-area restaurant where the series filmed in 2014.
Lawyers for the men say they were merely demonstrating against the nonunion crew.
Vice President Mike Pence, joined by his wife Karen Pence and Virgin Islands Del. Stacey Plaskett, D-At Large, wave after landing at Henry E. Rohlsen Airport in Frederiksted, U.S. Virgin Islands, Friday, Oct. 6, 2017. Ken Thomas AP Photo
Feb 14 Ningbo Jifeng Auto Parts Co Ltd
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Wells Fargo cranked up the risk in target-date funds last year, scaring off one of its biggest clients.
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Last April, Wells announced that its target-date funds would buy junk bonds, emerging-market stocks and derivatives as part of a more-aggressive stance aimed at boosting returns, Reuters reports. The funds had previously been known as conservative, and had lost relatively little during the 2008 market crash.
Latest from @amyhollyfield at the scene of shooting investigation on SB 880 in San Leandro- all lanes remain closed for 3-4 more hours. pic.twitter.com/3WUImLp0JG — Alexis Smith (@AlexisABC7) August 14, 2017
Lots of red lights on Southbound 880 in San Leandro. Avoid! All lanes closed for police investigation- cars must exit at Lewelling. pic.twitter.com/R1q3xwZ6Sd — Amy Hollyfield (@amyhollyfield) August 14, 2017
Police say southbound I-880 in San Leandro will be closed until at least 10:30 a.m. today while officials investigate a shooting that occurred near Lewelling Boulevard.The lanes were closed at 2:44 a.m. and a Sig-alert was issued a few minutes later, CHP officials said.Officers said a person was shot in the head overnight after someone in a white car pulled up to a dark car and fired into that vehicle.The victim was taken to a nearby hospital, and is in critical condition.Officials said there were passengers inside the car, but they are all OK.Police are still searching for the shooting suspect.
Calgary police have charged one man with sexual assault after two women fled a southwest home last week.
Officers were called to a home in the 200 block of 42 Avenue SW just after 5:30 a.m. Friday after two young women escaped and called police to report they had been held against their will.
Later that morning, around 11 a.m., the suspect left the home and was arrested. Others were taken in for questioning but later released.
According to police, their investigation determined that the two women arrived at the home in the early morning hours of Dec. 8 to meet someone. Shortly after, one of the home’s occupants allegedly sexually assaulted one of the women.
James Etienne, 22, of Quebec, is charged with one count of sexual assault.
Police are continuing their investigation and are asking that anyone with information call Calgary police at 403-266-1234.
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Arif killed his 80-year-old mother over her decision to sell a 5-marla plot and use the money for performing Hajj
SHEIKHUPURA: A man in Muridke who claimed his mother was killed during a robbery was found to have killed her over a property dispute.
According to police, suspect Arif killed his 80-year-old mother over her decision to sell a 5-marla plot and use the money for performing Hajj. He was opposed to the idea and advised his mother several times against it, police said.
Neighbours added that the man was a drugpeddler and jailed multiple times previously too.
Police have started investigation and also recovered the weapon used in the murder.
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The Police Headquarters has confirmed the arrest of Sen. Dino Melaye, by operatives of the Special Anti Robbery Squad (SARS), in Abuja.
Daily Sun gathered that Sen. Melaye, who is now in custody of the operatives facility located opposite the old CBN junction along the Area 1 Expressway, may be arraigned in court shortly.
Sources at the Police Headquarters, but who do not want to be named, said the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris, has directed the Force Public Relations department to issue a statement to that effect which is being expected any moment from now.
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Wreck with injuries at 101SB
Last Updated: February 2, 2018 at 9:15 pm
The S.C. Highway Patrol is currently reporting a wreck with injuries at the 101 southbound mile-marker on Interstate 95. This area includes the Lake Marion Bridge between Orangeburg and Clarendon counties. Traffic will likely be slower during this time.
Camden County continues to work with Huber and Associates to cover their IT services. Clayton Shepard with Huber spoke to the Commission on Tuesday, presenting a one-year manage service proposal for them to cover multiple services, such as patches, virus protection, inventory management, and remote service monitoring. Shepard says that since the breach last year, the county has taken huge steps to make sure they are protected from future issues.
CLAYTON SHEPARD - 14th June 2017
The total cost of the proposal would be $13,340 per month, which Presiding Commissioner Greg Hasty says is significantly less than they paid for the old IT Department.
Note: Neighborhood Councils from throughout the city come together regularly, sometimes by region, sometimes by issue, sometimes citywide, and always with a louder representative voice. Neighborhood Councils have significant opportunities to work with regional and citywide organizations in addressing issues, taking positions, and engaging their communities and City Hall.
On Tuesday, January 30th, the Neighborhood Councils Homelessness Alliance had their first meeting of the year. The agenda was packed with many great presenters, and the Homelessness Liaisions provided input and feedback on how they are tackling homeless issue. We started off on a sad note and learned that the Mayor’s Homelessness Policy Director, Alisa Orduna, is leaving and will become the Homelessness Policy Director in the City of Santa Monica. Alisa was instrumental in getting the Alliance started and has brought us many great speakers and resources.
Burglar eats 3 pizzas, ice cream during church break-in
OLD ORCHARD BEACH, Maine (AP) — Police say a hungry burglar helped himself to three frozen pizzas and some ice cream at a church before vandalizing the building.
Pastor Michael Gray said in an email the unidentified burglar ate food and broke the door to the church's food pantry along with a vase and some other objects. The Journal Tribune reports the suspect got into the Old Orchard Beach United Methodist Church through a door that was left open.
Church officials say they will be more careful with building security.
The church asks members in a Facebook post to "pray for the person or persons" involved in the crime.
Police continue to investigate.
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Information from: Journal Tribune, http://www.journaltribune.com
ST. LOUIS -- A pair of St. Louis Blueswerenamedthe NHLs first and second stars of the past week, while a former Blue earned third star recognition.
Forward Brayden Schenn was the first star and goaltender Jake Allen was second star. Philadelphia goaltender Brian Elliott, at one time the starter ahead of Allen for the Blues, was named third star.
Schenn led the NHL with seven points (six goals, one assist) for the week ending Dec. 10. He had at least one goal in all four Blues games that week, all of which the Blues won. He had a hat trick (including the game-winner) against the Canadiens, the game-winner against the Stars, two points againstthe Red Wings and a goal against Buffalo.
Allen went 4-0-0 with a 1.50 goals-against average and .944 save percentage to guide the Blues to their third four-game winning streak of the season. Among his wins was a 3-0 shutout of the Stars and back-to-backvictories overDetroit and Buffalo over the weekend.
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MEXICO CITY, April 6 Mexico's auto production rose 36.2 percent in March compared with the same month last year, while exports were also up 32.7 percent in the same period, the Mexican Auto Industry Association (AMIA) said on Thursday. (Reporting by Sharay Angulo)
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An American teen has vanished during his college rugby team's trip to Bermuda.
Mark Dombroski via Bermuda Police Service
Mark Dombroski declared missing after being last seen leaving a bar at around 1:15 a.m. ET on Sunday.
The 19-year-old Saint Joseph’s University's student had been due to fly back to the U.S. later in the day.
On Monday, his mother pleaded for help from the local community to find him.
“We dearly love our son, we cherish our son,” Lisa Dombroski said.
Police launched an investigation into his disappearance on Sunday.
Bermuda Police Service Chief Inspector Calvin Smith said there was no reason to suspect foul play at this stage.
Dombroski, a fullback on the Saint Joseph’s team, had traveled from Philadelphia to the Caribbean for the 2018 Ariel Re Bermuda International 7’s tournament.
Dombroski, who is originally from Media, Pennsylvania, is a freshman at SJU. He is scheduled to graduate in 2021.
DOVER, Del. (AP) — The Delaware legislature’s budget-writing committee has finished framing a $4.3 billion general fund spending plan for next fiscal year, an increase of more than 5 percent over this year’s operating budget.
The committee on Wednesday approved spending $23 million for $500 employee bonuses, on top of $26 million in pay raises, and about $11 million for one-time payments of $400 to retirees.
Panel members have also agreed to spend millions more than Democratic Gov. John Carney proposed in areas including disability services, special education and school transportation. They also approved funding for a full-time state police special operations team.
With revenue estimates having increased $180 million since Carney’s budget proposal, lawmakers had more money to dole out, but they also set aside $46 million not to be spent next year.
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After appearing in several TV series, Alessandro Borghi attracted the audience's attention in 2015 with his lead role in Claudio Caligari's Don’t Be Bad which earned him the NuovoImaie Talent Award as Best Newcoming Italian Actor in Venice that year. He subsequently picked up two nominations for the David di Donatello for this role and his performance in Stefano Sollima's Suburra, which garnered him a Kinèo Award at 2016's Venice Film Festival. This year will see Alessandro in his first international experience in Dalida with the French director Lisa Azuelos.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Numbers Midday' game
BRAINTREE, Mass. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday afternoon's drawing of the Massachusetts Lottery's "Numbers Midday" game were:
8-1-9-6
(eight, one, nine, six)
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Motoring You're the expert I need a reliable used petrol car – what should I buy? Performance and looks are of no interest – I just need something for £2,000 or less After a series of bad car purchases, I need something reliable. Photograph: Alamy
Every week a Guardian Money reader submits a question, and it’s up to you to help him or her out – a selection of the best answers will appear in next Saturday’s paper.
This week’s question:
After a series of bad car purchases I’m after some advice. I need a reliable used petrol car with enough room for a family of four – ideally for £2,000 or less. Performance and looks are of no interest – it just needs to be reliable and well built. What would you buy?
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FILE - In this Feb. 13, 2011, file photo, singer Whitney Houston performs at the pre-Grammy gala & salute to industry icons with Clive Davis honoring David Geffen in Beverly Hills, Calif. “Whitney” executive producer Patricia Houston had to tell her mother in-law Cissy Houston that the allegations that her daughter and son were molested would be in an upcoming documentary. The film is out Friday, July 6, 2018. Mark J. Terrill, File AP Photo
Archaeologists digging up WA's past in Fremantle The West Australian
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Suspects break into home on White Sands Drive, flee scene after alarm sounds
BATON ROUGE - Authorities are asking for the public's help in identifying three suspects involved in an attempted home burglary that occurred near North Sherwood Forest Boulevard.
According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, three individuals broke into a home on April 16 in the 3000 block of White Sands Drive.
Police say when the suspects kicked in the back door, the home security system was activated. The suspects fled the scene in a silver Honda Accord without taking anything.
Anyone with information is asked to contact BRPD at (225) 389-3834.
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Megyn Kelly TODAY welcomes NBC’s Craig Melvin, Marisa Guthrie of The Hollywood Reporter and MSNBC analyst Zerlina Maxwell for a roundtable discussion of ABC’s cancellation of Roseanne Barr’s hit show in the wake of her racist tweet. “They had to know that someday they would be in this situation with her,” Guthrie says.
Video footage shows the RNLI's Eyemouth crew facing stormy seas during a training session at the weekend.
The RNLI posted the footage on Twitter along with the warning "hold onto your stomach".
The video of the boat going up and down prompted a number of comments from the public including: "watching this with a hangover is not fun".
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BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Rep. Steve Scalise, the House's third-ranking Republican, is known as much for his backslapping, hearty embrace of the lighter side as he is for his rock-solid conservatism and allegiance to the GOP.
Scalise is in critical condition following surgery, the hospital said, after being shot in the hip Wednesday during a GOP baseball practice in Virginia. The shooting stunned his home state and rocked the halls of Congress.
Nationally, Scalise is the party-line vote-getter for House Republicans and a fierce proponent of the GOP health care law. Back home, he's the kid from the Italian family who's become one of the most powerful men in Congress while remaining rooted in Louisiana.
When he campaigned for his leadership job, Scalise handed out commemorative baseball bats and served up a Cajun dinner.
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CHESAPEAKE, Va. – Police in Chesapeake need help from the community to identify robbery suspects wanted in connection to two robberies at the same Circle D convenience store.
The first robbery happened May 11, 2018. According to police, two men wearing traffic vests went into the store on Great Bridge Blvd. and robbed it at gunpoint, getting away with about $10,000.
The second robbery took place two weeks later on May 25, 2018. A man armed with a black assault-style rifle robbed the store of more than $10,000. He was dressed all in black and wearing a black Puma backpack and orange and black shoes.
It’s unclear if the two robberies are connected.
If you know who these men are, report your tip to Crime Line. There are three ways you can submit a tip.
Call 1-888-LOCK-U-UP (1-888-562-5887)
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Your tip could make you eligible for up to a $1,000 cash reward and you will remain anonymous.
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The Vancouver Canucks finished 29th in the NHL in power play percentage last season, scoring just 32 goals on 227 opportunities. When you take into account the 6 shorthanded goals they gave up, the Canucks actually had the worst goal differential in the entire NHL with the man advantage.
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Glavine Leach, 2, makes his way down a slide while Courtney Modesitt, an occupational therapist, watches at Kidworks in The Rehabilitation Institute in Gainesville. Therapists at Kidworks design custom treatment plans to help children function at their best.
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TAYLORS, SC (WSPA) – There was a drive-by shooting on 400 block of East Main St., according to Greenville Co. Sheriff’s Office.
They say it happened around 1 p.m. on 4/17.
No one was hurt.
The caller described the suspect as a man with a bandanna covering his face.
We will update this article when more information is available.
Monopoly electronic lodgement operator Property Exchange Australia (PEXA) has apologised to the nation’s conveyancers for launching a now-axed pilot program that was perceived as an attempt to steal their clients and cut them out of the settlement process.
Called SettleAssist, the botched program offered firms the option of outsourcing the lodgement and exchanging of documents, or the conveyancing process from “end to end”.
“When engaging SettleAssist on behalf of your client, they become a client of SettleAssist and a client authorisation form will need to be executed between SettleAssist and the client,” a brochure promoting the service says.
The flyer cites a fee of $520 (plus GST and disbursements) and the standard PEXA fee of $110.55, “where SettleAssist also prepares or reviews contracts if required.”
The pilot program aimed to handle up to 30 files. But after an outcry from the Australian Institute of Conveyancers the program was curtailed with only four cases completed and two in progress.
Feng Tang Fried Crab is the Chinese version of shrimp and grits, something fishermen came up with, to use what they caught. A big platter of golden fried garlic, studded with chunks of softshell crab.
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BEVERLEY
Unexpectedly, with her family at her side in the Ottawa Civic Hospital on Saturday, April 15, 2017.
Beverley “Bev” Smithson
of Almonte, age 66 years.
Dearly loved daughter of the late Jack “JC” Smithson and his wife the late Rachel Gilmour. Especially loved and remembered by her brother Robert “Bob” (Margaret) and her nephew Bradley (Marielle) and her nieces, Breanne & Jaclyn. Great grand aunt of Charleigh. Also survived by her uncle Wayne (Doreen) Gilmour.
Friends may call at the
C. R. GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL Inc.
127 Church Street Almonte, Ontario. (613)256-3313
to share memories on Wednesday, April 19 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM and where a complete Service including committal will be held in the Gamble Chapel on Thursday, April 20 at 11 AM. Cremation to follow.
For those who may choose to remember Bev. With a memorial donation, please consider the new X-ray equipment for the Almonte General Hospital.
Condolences & Tributes: www.crgamble.com
CP Rail has reached a tentative deal with the union representing striking engineers, meaning operations could be back to normal as early as Thursday if it's ratified.
The rail company said in a release on Wednesday that it had struck a four-year tentative agreement with conductors and locomotive engineers, and a five-year agreement with conductors and locomotive engineers at the Kootenay Valley Railway.
"Details of the agreement will be presented to the TCRC membership for ratification," CP Rail said, referring to the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference, which represents more than 3,000 workers.
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Feb 13 UK's Competition and Markets Authority:
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Rachel Maddow previews three stories that are likely to shape the week's White House news, including Reince Priebus talking with Robert Mueller, a Kushner associate in legal trouble, and a new look at sketchy Trump real estate deal.
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IMPHAL, Jul 3 : Manipur took off Sub-Junior Girls National Football Championship campaign with a clinical 8-1 win over Tamil Nadu as Priyanka and Lynda Kom showed their best scoring a haul and a hat-trick respectively.
Priyanka opened up the account in the 49th minute after going through a barren first half before scoring three more goals in the 63′, 65′ and (90+3)’.
Jina scored a single in the 57th minute before Lynda Kom joined the party scoring a hattrick.
Lynda Kom scored her first goal in the 71st minute while the two other goal came up in the 90′ and (90+1)’ proving to be a nightmare to the opponents defence line up of Tamil Nadu.
Janet Jackson wants to make it crystal clear: She will not be joining Justin Timberlake during this year's Super Bowl halftime show.
The pop icon says in a statement "to put to rest any speculation or rumors" as to whether she will be performing at the Super Bowl between the Philadelphia Eagles and the New England Patriots in Minnesota on Sunday: "I will not."
She thanks her fans for their support and says she looks forward to seeing them very soon.
Timberlake is returning to the halftime show 14 years after a wardrobe malfunction with Jackson caused a national controversy. Timberlake was Jackson's guest during her performance and ripped off a piece of her clothing, revealed her breast.
CBS aired that Super Bowl and was fined by the Federal Communications Commission. The fine later was overturned.
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The death has occurred of Bazie FINN (née Kierans) The Orchard, Rock Rd, Blackrock, Louth
Bazie Finn née Kierans The Orchard, Rock Rd, Blackrock, Dundalk. 1st July 2018. Bazie beloved wife of the late Brian and dear mother of Anne and Bernice and loving granny of Brian, Francis, Ana and Mario and mother-in-law of Joaquín. Deeply regretted by her daughters, grandchildren, son-in-law, sister Etta, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Reposing at her home from 4pm until 7pm on Tuesday. Removal on Wednesday morning at 10.45am to St. Oliver Plunkett Church, Blackrock for Mass at 11.0’Clock. Cremation afterwards in Glasnevin Crematorium.
May She Rest In Peace.
Rome, July 4 - Interior Minister and anti-migrant League leader Matteo Salvini said several Roma who killed a Florentine man while racing each other in the Tuscan capital recently should "rot in jail". "Another four Roma arrested for murdering Duccio Dini, run over while these criminals were racing each other at crazy speed in the streets of Florence. They must ROT in jail," he tweeted.
File picture of vehicles moving towards Jammu-Srinagar highway closed due to heavy snowfall in Kashmir valley.(Photo | PTI)
JAMMU: The AN-32 Kargil courier today airlifted 146 passengers from Kargil district in Ladakh region to the twin capitals of Srinagar and Jammu, Director Disaster Management Aamir Ali said.
A total of 146 passengers availed the facility between Kargil to Jammu and Kargil to Srinagar, he said.
While 50 passengers were airlifted from Srinagar to Kargil and 25 from Kargil to Srinagar, 48 passengers were airlifted to Jammu to Kargil and 23 on the return journey, he said.
Kargil and Leh districts of Ladakh region are cut off from the rest of the state owing to the closure of 434-km Srinagar-Leh national highway due to snowfall in December last year.
The road usually remains closed for five to six months annually.
The director disaster management said over 400 persons have availed the Kargil courier facility since its introduction in mid January.
There's been a serious crash on the A31 in Dorset.
Police and emergency services have closed the road near Wimborne at the Canford Bottom.
A Dorset Police spokesman said: "We are currently dealing with a serious injury RTC on the A31 between the Merley roundabout and Canford Bottom roundabout involving a van and a motorcycle.
"The road has been closed both ways while emergency services attend the scene.
"Motorists are advised to seek alternative routes."
There are reports of major delays in the area as motorists seek alternative routes.
We have no further details at this stage - we'll keep you updated
*Did you see anything? Please contact andrew.doyle@localworld.co.uk
€ 355 million will come from Europe for the development of start-ups, small and medium-sized companies in Bulgaria. The total attracted resource, which includes additional private investments, could reach a billion and a half euros, BT said.
For projects over EUR 15 million, it should be applied to the European Investment Bank. Small and medium start-ups can now be supported by the European Investment Advisory Center.
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Kommode has shared his lilting, tropical pop cut 'Captain Of Your Sinking Ship'.
The solo project of Eirik Glambek Bøe from Kings of Convenience, Nordic pop newcomer Kommode has a fine line in joyous melody.
Punted along by that slick guitar line, the low key disco feel of 'Captain Of Your Sinking Ship' is set against those bittersweet lyrics.
Instantly infectious yet retaining a slight air of mystery, Kommode remains ever-so-coy while detailing his indie pop vision.
Tune in now.
Kommode's debut album 'Analog Dance Music' will be released on August 18th.
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Man says his wife was paraded naked after being gang-raped.
A man from Uttar Pradesh's Hamirpur town has alleged that his wife was gang-raped by four men.
The man further alleged that after raping his wife on June 29 the accused paraded her naked through the village and also thrashed her.
The woman is currently being treated at a local hospital in the area.
"The incident took place when my wife was alone at home. They forcibly entered the house and took her to their residence and raped her. She has been brutally attacked and is being treated now," woman's husband told ANI.
"We have registered a case under sections 323, 504 of Indian Penal Code. Further investigation is underway," Superintendents of Police Ajay Kumar Singh said.
April 28 Yamada Green Resources Ltd
* Expects group to report a loss for q3 and nine-month ended 31 march 2017
* Expected loss for 3Q2017 and 9M2017 is mainly attributable to a decline in profit of cultivation business
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Michael Kovacevich's home on The Point in East Biloxi was one of very few to survive Hurricane Katrina when she ravaged the Coast on August 29, 2005. The Biloxi man still lives in the home on The Point and helped bring many neighbors to safety during Katrina. Submitted photos
Bernie Sanders Sanders endorses Montana Dem in special election The Hill's 12:30 Report Conway: Dem leaders need to denounce violence at protests MORE will endorse and campaign for Democratic nominee Rob Quist in Montana's special election next month, Quist's campaign confirmed. Quist, a popular local folk musician, will square off against Republican nominee Greg Gianforte, a millionaire who unsuccessfully ran for governor in 2016.
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Embers from the Big Pine Keys brush fire continue to smolder on Tuesday, two days after the fire broke out. Gwen Filosa FLKeysNews.com
If you’ve been through the Clark and Lake “L” stop in the Loop since last weekend, you’ve surely noticed it looks a little different. Namely, there’s a giant ice cream bar in the lobby.
To celebrate the release of some new ice cream treats, Blue Bunny Ice Cream is in town and taking over the CTA stop to give away free samples of their new products: Load’d Sundaes, Mini Swirls and Bunny Snacks. The event runs from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. — 8 p.m. today through Friday, then 9 a.m. — 6 p.m. Saturday.
It’s an elaborate takeover, with a standard size bar, floor, wall and ceiling decorations as well as plenty of coolers, of course. The samples are available on a first come, first served basis. Just come through the Thompson Center side of the Clark and Lake station to scoop one.
Clark and Lake CTA Station, 124 W. Lake St.
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April 24 (Reuters) - Total System Services Inc:
* TSYS REPORTS FIRST QUARTER EARNINGS AND INCREASES 2018 OUTLOOK
* Q1 ADJUSTED NON-GAAP EARNINGS PER SHARE $1.13
* Q1 EARNINGS PER SHARE $0.77
* Q1 REVENUE $987.2 MILLION VERSUS I/B/E/S VIEW $910.4 MILLION
* Q1 EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW $1.00 — THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S
* SEES 2018 TOTAL REVENUES (GAAP) $3,900 MILLION TO $4,000 MILLION
* SEES 2018 NET REVENUE (NON-GAAP) $3,700 MILLION TO $3,800 MILLION
* SEES 2018 DILUTED EPS (GAAP) $3.00 TO $3.10
* SEES 2018 ADJUSTED DILUTED EPS ATTRIBUTABLE TO TSYS COMMON SHAREHOLDERS $4.25 TO $4.35
* FY2018 EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW $4.19, REVENUE VIEW $3.75 BILLION — THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Spookley the Square Pumpkin is teased by the other pumpkins because of his odd shape. His new friends – three hilarious spiders named Edgar, Allan and Poe – try to convince Spookley that square or not, he has a right to be the Pick of the Patch on Halloween. Spookley isn’t sure he has what it takes until a mighty storm threatens to destroy the entire patch, sending the round pumpkins rolling towards the raging river. Just in time for Halloween, Spookley – the Official Spokes-Pumpkin for National Bullying Prevention Month as recognized by PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center – teaches us there are times it is better to be square. Suggested for families with young people ages 3 – 7+
Price: Tickets begin at $14 and can be purchased at www.firststage.org
Ex-Movietowne employee charged for stabbing
A 25-year-old former employee of MovieTowne who tried to stab a 34-year-old woman at the concession stand there on Monday night has been charged with wounding with intent.
The man is expected to appear before a Port of Spain magistrate today.
Around 7.30 pm on Monday the man went to the concession stand and had an argument with Crystal Patterson, then pulled a knife out of his pocket and tried to stab Patterson, who fended him off with her hand. One of her fingers was cut.
Security officers subdued the man and took him to the St James Police Station.
Patterson was treated at hospital.
George Stephanopoulos reports the latest after another week with a major member of the president's cabinet fired.
Educators in Texas are crying foul over a new legislative bill that they say unfairly harms teachers.
As KXAN reports, the bill would make it illegal for unions to automatically withdraw dues from teacher payrolls. The legislation is being proposed by Sen. Joan Huffman, a Republican from Houston.
This week a large number of educators showed up at a meeting of the the Senate Committee on State Affairs. The teachers gave testimony against the legislation for over three hours.
The critics noted that police and firefighters’ unions are exempt from the bill. They see this as evidence that the law is aimed specifically at killing unions in Texas.
Supporters of the bill think the state should be separated from any teacher union due transactions.
Opponents say automatic deductions are the quickest and easiest way to gather the dues.
Aug 15(Reuters) - Guoyuan Securities Co Ltd
* Says it issued 2017 second tranche short-term financing notes worth 2 billion yuan, with coupon rate of 4.4 percent
* Notes are each an issue price of 100 yuan, a term of 91 days and maturity date of Nov. 13
* Previous news was disclosed on Aug. 8
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/yvkaL8
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Rajendra Chhetri left Kathmandu to pay official visit to People’s Republic of China and Myanmar.
Visiting on an official invitation of China and Myanmar, General Chhetri will held official talks in both the countries on the matter of mutual interest and relations between the Nepal Army and armies of those countries.
During his stay in Mynmar, COAS General Chhetri will pay a courtesy call to State Counsellor of Myanmar Aung San Suu Kyi and Senior General Min Aung Hlaing
According to a press release issued by Public Relations and Information Nirdeshnaly, COAS General Chhetri will visit four days in Myanmar and leave China from Myanmar. He will return on July 13.
As Huawei ratchets up heavy rotation on promoting its upcoming P20 and P20 pro smartphones — due out March 27 in Paris — it seems that one clip seems to have gotten ahead of the company’s release schedule.
@Ricciolo1 posted on Twitter a 7-second clip that supposedly touts the P20’s slow-motion video capturing capabilities.
For some reason, the original poster tagged the head of marketing and press relations at Huawei Mobile Finland.
Sony led the way in the high-framerate slow-motion capture and, this year, Samsung has followed suit. Whether Huawei is able to tout its strengths in artificial intelligence to assist in this purported marketing point is yet to be known.
We do know that there will be three rear cameras to speak of.
April 28 State Bank Corp
* State bank corp. Earnings double yoy to $1.43 million, or $0.18 per diluted share, in 1q17; non-performing assets decline to lowest levels since 2007
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Massachusetts state police say they’ve recovered a stolen car believed to have been used by a former Army reservist who was charged with stealing 16 guns from a U.S. Army Reserve Center and escaped from a Rhode Island detention center.
"That's kind of how we started working on this project, is to get ready for the future," said Jay Hietpas, state traffic engineer at the Minnesota Department of Transportation. The project is called the "Minnesota Autonomous Bus Pilot" and it's already underway.
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“The accountant informed me that the book contained 50 invoices. I instructed her to notify the finance and legal department to cancel that book immediately. In February 2016, one of our female clients visited our office in Port Saeed area to check on the transactions that she had asked us to do for her in 2013 and 2014. When we issued her account statement, she was surprised that there was no mention of some $23,000 (Dh84,479) that she had paid … she claimed that she had paid the money to the defendant in two instalments.
Dickerson went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 7-5 loss to the Red Sox.
Dickerson continues to thrive regardless of where he slots in the order, with Sunday's production bringing his average to .333. His solo homer was his first since April 9, and he's now reached safely in five straight games. Dickerson has racked up five multi-hit games as well, while both his strikeout rate (22.4 percent) and contact rate (76 percent) have seen slight improvement thus far compared to last season's 24.5 and 74 percent figures. A bump in walk rate from 2016's 6.0 percent to his current 8.2 percent has also helped the slugger tally a career-high .388 OBP over his first 49 plate appearances.
An allegorical play inspired by actual events in Turkmenistan. It has always been a company favorite and now seems sadly prescient.
Treasury 10-Year Yield Tops 3% for First Time Since 2014
The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield rose above 3 percent for the first time since January 2014, snapping out of a months-long trading range. Bloomberg's Brian Chappatta reports on "Bloomberg Markets." (Source: Bloomberg)
OSP investigating assault involving nude beachgoer
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon State Police are investigating after a man told law enforcement officials he was held down and punched several times by a nude man upset that the alleged victim's dog was not on a leash at a clothing-optional beach.
Oregon State Police announced on Sunday they are asking for the public's help in identifying the suspect. The incident took place on Thursday at Collins Beach, a privately-owned nude beach near the Sauvie Island Wildlife Area.
Police say the incident resulted in "visible injury" for the victim, who has not been identified.
Police say they believe the suspect is a regular at the beach and has reportedly accosted others about dogs not on their leashes.
Dodgers' Kenta Maeda leaves start with right hip strain
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dodgers right-hander Kenta Maeda left a start Tuesday night against the Philadelphia Phillies in the second inning with a right hip strain.
Maeda was twice visited by a Los Angeles trainer, including after he struck out Jake Arrieta for the second out of the second inning. Left-hander Scott Alexander then replaced Maeda and allowed a two-run single to Odubel Herrera that made it 3-0 Philadelphia.
Maeda allowed a home run to Nick Williams and a double to Jorge Alfaro before leaving.
The Dodgers' rotation has dealt with a number of injuries. Clayton Kershaw (left biceps tendonitis), Rich Hill (left middle finger blister) and Hyun-Jin Ryu (left groin strain) all are on the disabled list, with Kershaw expected to return Thursday
Phillies infielder Pedro Florimon also left Tuesday's game after he fouled a ball off his right foot in the first inning.
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Maryland detective resigns, avoiding prison for misconduct
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — A Maryland police detective who was addicted to opioids and solicited prostitutes while on duty has been sentenced to five years of probation after pleading guilty to two misconduct charges.
The Capital Gazette reports that Brian Houseman also agreed to resign from Anne Arundel County's force after more than a decade as a detective.
Houseman choked through tears at his sentencing as he apologized for the "embarrassment" he caused the police department. Defense attorney John Robinson III says his client has now "lost the career he loved."
The newspaper reports that prosecutors dropped two other misconduct allegations as part of a plea agreement.
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Information from: The Capital, http://www.capitalgazette.com/
YOUNGSTOWN — Crews are removing garbage from a state Route 711 ramp after a garbage truck overturned early this morning.
The truck was traveling south on Interstate 680 when it exited the freeway to state Route 711 and overturned. Both lanes of the ramp ate closed as crews clean up the spilled trash on the roadway.
KANPUR: Holding pro-Pakistani elements responsible behind the violence in Kasganj, former Union Minister Kalraj Mishra has said that forces involved with them should be identified.
“I have stressed that forces, trying to aggravate communal tension, should be identified. Those who collude with pro-Pakistani elements and want to create chaos in different ways should be identified,” Mishra told press here, on Friday.
One person, identified as Chandan Gupta, was killed and two others were injured after clashes broke out between two groups in Kasganj district of Uttar Pradesh following an unauthorised bike rally, organised to mark the Republic Day.
The clash broke out after a group objected to certain slogans raised by bike-borne participants of the rally.
As of now, the Uttar Pradesh Police has arrested nine people in connection with the case.
SALISBURY, Conn. (AP) — Two people suffered minor injuries when a vintage aircraft crashed in northwestern Connecticut.
Connecticut State Police say the single-engine plane crashed into a tree in Salisbury at about 5 p.m. Sunday.
The plane’s two occupants were out of the aircraft and on the ground when rescue personnel arrived. They were taken to a hospital for treatment of minor injuries.
Federal aviation authorities say the 1946 Piper J-3 Cub had taken off from the airport in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, about 15 miles away.
State Department of Energy and Environmental Protection responded to the scene to contain a fuel leak.
No names were released and the cause remains under investigation.
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Virginia Tech lost in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, capping off a limp to the finish in 2018. Will next year be better?
There are a few key areas in which VT direly needed to improve its performance, particularly on the defensive end of the floor (even more specifically, three-point defense), and in terms of consistency on offense when the competition got tougher.
They also need to schedule a more difficult non-conference next year, not only to improve their resume come tournament time, but also to prepare for the rigors of conference play - and beyond.
There are reasons to believe next year will be better.
Dreaming of a white Hanukkah? You’re gonna get it.
Environment Canada had hovered on the verge of a snowfall warning Monday. By late morning, the national forecaster upgraded their special weather statement when it became evident the Montreal area can expect 15 to 20 centimetres of snow, starting Tuesday morning. Add that to your Turcot nightmares.
The high is expected to be around minus-5 Celsius during the day Tuesday. The snow will continue into Wednesday morning, with a high of minus-8 C. That evening, blowing snow will undo all your shovelling efforts. The rest of the week is expected to be sunny with temperatures around minus-11 C.
This is an inexact science, and snowfall amounts could be revised higher (or lower, but who are we kidding?) and winds are expected to complicate matters. The warning covers Montreal, Laval, Longueuil and the Châteauguay-La Prairie area.
Hanukkah starts Tuesday night and continues through Dec. 20.
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COPENHAGEN: Danish authorities are waiting for an extradition request from South Korea for Chung Yoo-ra, the daughter of a woman at the centre of an influence-peddling scandal, they said on Monday.
Three other adults and a child were with Chung Yoo-ra when she was arrested in the Danish city of Aalborg on Sunday after a tip-off from a South Korean journalist.
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Toledo firefighters extinguished a blaze that caused damage to an attic and a roof of a central city home today. Battalion Chief Brent Wettle said the owner of a wood frame duplex at in the 1100 block of Tecumseh St. was alerted that smoke was coming from his house by a passerby knocking on the door.
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Killer Pat (played by Connor McIntyre) is on the loose yet again following the shocking event’s of tonight’s Coronation Street.
Gary Windass (Mikey North) and his fiancée Sarah (Tina O’Brien) wrestled over how to handle the tied-up serial murderer in the garage, and things continued to get even more tense on the ITV soap.
But while Gary and Sarah argued, little did they know Pat was struggling free of his restraints.
Held still with two simple plastic tighteners, it seemed easy for the Liverpudlian to wriggle free when he wasn’t being watched by his nemesis.
What followed was harrowing scenes as Pat whacked Gary over the head.
While Todd and Erica have issues minding their tempers around each other, Melissa attempts to establish a strong female relationship with her.
Chauncey Maulidi who studied architecture but has now gone full throttle into tech-business has challenged fellows on efficiency, saying customer satisfaction is key to the success of any enterprise.
Maulidi, who is founder at CEO of Instant Connections, inefficiency “derails” the progress of any business.
“Many businesses will take customers for granted. It is not healthy for business at all,” said Maulidi.
Instant Connections which is based in Malawi’s capital Lilongwe, offers such services as printing, branding and designing.
It was launched some four years ago.
He said: “In the next five years Instant Connections looks forward to employing more people, and offering the best services for our customers.”
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President Donald Trump promised to build a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border. Six companies have been selected to build eight prototypes of the wall.
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Stubbs landed on the 7-day disabled list with Double-A Corpus Christi due to a hamstring injury, Jake Kaplan of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Stubbs, the Astros' top catching prospect, hasn't played in over a week while nursing the injury, and it's unclear when he'll be able to come off the DL. The 23-year-old's athleticism should allow him to stick behind the plate as he rises through the Astros' system, but his performance as a hitter is what those who own the backstop in dynasty leagues will want to track. He slashed .325/.401/.517 across 137 plate appearances with Corpus Christi in the second half of last season.
338LM Pressure Signs? Loading 338LM for a Savage 112 Magnum Target and I'm seeing flattened primers relatively early on, much before any sticky bolt. With these higher pressure cartridges, are flattened primers not the best indicators? Just due to soft primers?
H1000, 88gr
300gr SMK seated to 0.020" off the lands (3.690 COAL; 0.030" off the lands)
New Lapua brass
Winchester WLRM primers
For the above load data, I'm getting a very consistent 2690 ft/s out of a 26" 1:10 barrel. Even at 83gr I've seen flattened primers, and saw sticky bolt at 90gr with minor cratering. Never seen ejector marks though.
I'd rather get a consistent and accurate load than punish the brass & barrel for that extra 100ft/s and I know you do your own load development (and for good reason), but I'm just curious as to how plenty of people are doing 92gr and up.
Thanks for any advice.
CANTON, Ohio — Police in Canton are trying to figure out who fired the shots that sent four people to the hospital.
Police were called to the intersection of 14th St. NE and Gibbs Ave. NE just before 10 p.m. Wednesday for reports of shots fired.
When they arrived, they learned that four people had been shot, police said in a news release.
All four victims had been driven to the hospital by private vehicle to be treated for injuries that were believed to be non-life threatening.
Davonte Baker, 22, Armani Sharpe, 19, and a 17-year-old were all treated and released.
Tre’Juan Johnson, Jr., 19, remained in the hospital early Thursday morning.
Canton Police were asking anyone with information to call the Detective Bureau at (330)489-3144 or to text CANTON and your tip to 847411.
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WARMEST IN 11 YEARS
Are you 'loving' the mild temperatures? It was the warmest Valentine's day in 11 years! We topped 53° this afternoon and for the first time in four years it didn't snow on February 14th. Four of the past five Valentine's days have snowed, with the snowiest ever just three years ago. 5.5" of snow fell in 2014.
The rest of the evening will be breezy but dry. A wind shifting cold front will pass around 10-11 pm. Brisk northwest winds are expected through sunrise along with a possible passing snow shower or a few flurries before sunrise.
A more seasonal chill in on the way for Wednesday. High temperatures will lower tomorrow to near 40°
April 25 (Reuters) - VGRASS Fashion Co Ltd
* Says it will issue convertible bonds to raise up to 880 million yuan with a term of 6 years, to buy Teenie Weenie related assets, invest intelligent manufacturing and sales related informatization platform and replenish working capital
Source text in Chinese:goo.gl/uQ6pNY
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2. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, balsamic vinegar, cream and honey. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, add the arugula, cheese, pistachio pieces and toss. Serve salad ontop of watermelon wedges and drizzle with dressing.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Titan Pharmaceuticals Inc:
* TITAN ANNOUNCES AMENDMENT TO HORIZON LOAN AGREEMENT
* TITAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC - ENTRY INTO AN AMENDMENT TO JULY 2017 LOAN AGREEMENT WITH HORIZON TECHNOLOGY FINANCE CORPORATION
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Five of the top 10 public universities in America are part of the University of California system, according to a ranking by U.S. News & World Report.
That's likely welcome news to California residents, as in-state tuition at public schools is typically far cheaper than tuition at private universities.
The U.S. News ranks schools using quantitative factors — like graduation and retention rates — and qualitative factors — like peer assessment surveys from college presidents and deans of admissions. The list includes schools which offer a full range of undergraduate majors, plus masters and Ph.D. programs.
Read on to see the top 10 public universities in America.
The Archbishop of Canterbury has said that the people responsible for the “terrible” nerve agent attack in Salisbury, must be “brought to justice”. Justin Welby condemned the use of chemical weapons, saying, "to use them in any way is completely wrong.".
Poets are significant characters in a number of operas. We'll sample some, including Rodolfo in La bohème, Hans Sachs in Die Meistersinger, and Andrea Chénier.
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MISS Universe Pia Wurtzbach welcomed the New Year with her beau Filipino-Swiss car racing champion Marlon Stockinger on the beach of Hawaii.
On New Year’s Day, Pia shared a photo on Instagram showing her and Marlon, spending the holidays on a beach in Waimanalo, Hawaii.
Marlon also posted a solo photo of Pia with the caption: “Beachbumin on the last day of the year.”
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It was in October last year when the car racing champion admitted dating the beauty queen but said he wants to keep their relationship “down low.”
In the latest Instagram post of Miss Universe’s official account, Pia greeted her fans in a video message.
“Hi, guys! Happy New Year! I’m in here in Hawaii right now enjoying the sun while some of you might be in the winter. Well, Happy New Year!” she said.
Pia will return to Manila this month to pass her crown to the next Miss Universe. The Philippines will host the pageant on January 30.
CHICAGO (CBS) — An overnight fire caused significant damage to a Franklin Park ice arena.
Authorities said it may have been caused by fireworks set off in the neighborhood.
The flames also ripped through two garages near the rink by 25th and Addison. For now, people living nearby are in the dark.
“The electricity has been knocked out for the neighboring homes,” said Lieutenant Nick Steker of the Franklin Park Fire Department.
No one was hurt and no one had to leave their home.
The ice arena is expected to be closed for some time to deal with the damage.
After it was revealed that political data analytics firm, Cambridge Analytica, harvested personal data from more than 50 million Facebook users , the social media company has been scrutinized for not better protecting its users. Today, CBS News reports that Facebook has recently hired Stroz Friedberg, a digital forensics firm, to conduct an audit of Cambridge Analytica . According to a press release issued by Facebook on Monday, Cambridge Analytica has agreed to "comply and afford the firm complete access to their servers and systems." From the report:
Schaumburg seeks artists for Prairie Plein Air Competition
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The Village of Schaumburg is seeking artist entries for the 8th annual Prairie Plein Air Competition, set to coincide with the 31st annual Prairie Arts Festival taking place in late May.
Participating artists can create an original plein air painting or drawing of any location within Schaumburg. Plein air is a French expression that refers to art that is created outdoors with the artist's subject in full view.
Submitted works will be displayed from May 16 to June 30, in the Herb Aigner Gallery inside the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts. The event is open to all plein air artists. Entries are due by Friday, April 13.
For additional information including the application, visit http://bit.ly/2kDsfEG.
Michael Shaoul, Chairman/CEO/Founding Partner, Marketfield Asset Management, looked into whether the first quarter may be the high water mark for 2018 with Bryan Curtis and Rishaad Salamat. He says commodity prices will continue to go higher, considered how long the correction has to run and explains why he’s a believer in the yield curve.
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The Southern African Centre for the Construction Resolution of Disputes (SACCORD) says there is need for stakeholders in the political dialogue process to be well prepared for the dialogue to be successful.
SACCORD Executive Director Boniface Chembe tells Q-News that this entails that stakeholders are fully engaged in the preparatory stage of the dialogue process.
Mr Cheembe says this is because the stakeholders’ input is of great value to the success of the dialogue process.
He however, reminded stakeholders that peace building takes time, and therefore calls for patience.
Mr Chembe says this is considering that the process hinges on electoral reforms and the democratic dispensation in the country.
Since 2011, August 12 has been reserved for World Elephant Day—an internationally recognized holiday dedicated to spreading awareness, sharing knowledge, and providing solutions for better care of both captive and wild elephants. One supporter of this cause is Waris Ahluwalia, who hosted a House of Waris dinner club event with the Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts and Elephant Family USA in honor of the occasion on Saturday night in Water Mill, New York. The evening not only served to highlight man’s moral responsibility to preserve our friends in nature, it also celebrated the launch of the El Banditos racing team fundraising campaign for Travels to My Elephant 2017—a 500km adventure across the desert and palaces of Rajasthan. Ahluwalia hosted the event alongside Ruth Powys and Adam Haggiag, who welcomed guests including Freida Pinto and Sabine Heller for a culinary exploration of the healing powers of whole food and plant-based nutrition with chef Anne Thornton.
Uber is apologizing to a customer who was charged more than $18,000 for a short ride in downtown Toronto.
Photos posted on social media over the weekend showed that an Uber rider was billed $18,518.50 for a 21-minute Uber ride.
An Uber spokesperson confirmed the incident, and says the rider had been fully refunded.
Uber staff say the massive over-charge was a result of driver error, not a technical glitch.
Uber says the ride in question took place in a traditional taxi cab signed up to the ridehailing service — an option available to customers in Toronto — and that the driver made a mistake when entering the details of the fare into his cab’s meter.
Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu refused to speak with the media after his interview with President Muhammadu Buhari.
What happened:
Kachikwu had written to President Buhari , claiming that the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) was sidelining him.
, claiming that the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) was sidelining him. He also accused Baru of corrupt practices and insubordination.
He also alleged that the NNPC GMD approved a $25 billion contract without following due process.
President had scheduled a meeting with the minister following his letter.
What is happening:
The minister arrived the presidential villa around 11:35am and walked straight into the president’s office.
When asked what the meeting was all about, Kachikwu said, “No comment.”
Local sorority dances to promote “Pink Goes Red” event
JACKSON, Tenn. –A local sorority held a “Pink Goes Red” event in east Jackson Friday to kick off Heart Health month. Members of Alpha Kappa Alpha invited the community to join them for an evening of fun and fitness inside the gym at new St. Luke’s church. They took the floor for a Zumba slide party led by an instructor from Lift. Event organizers say they chose to focus on fitness because it’s an important part of heart health.
“It’s fun. It’s a fun way to get that exercise in. People, when they hear exercise or physical fitness, they kind of shy away, but when you’re doing Zumba, it’s so much fun! You really don’t feel like you’re working out,” Kimberly Watson, Alpha Kappa Alpha sorortiy member.
Representatives say West Tennessee Heart and Vascular Center also offered heart health educational materials at the event. Proceeds collected will be donated to the American Heart Association.
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Call it a musical homecoming, a jazz family reunion. This special performance marks the beginning of the Vail Jazz Party with a multigenerational tour de force. The evening opens with the Vail Jazz All Stars, a dozen of the best and brightest high school jazz players fresh out of the Vail Jazz Workshop whose infectious enthusiasm and precocious talent always brings Vail audiences to their feet. Next, the Vail Jazz Alumni Quintet takes the stage, featuring five former Vail Jazz Workshop students handpicked from its 22 years of alumni. The grand finale of the night is the Vail Jazz Party House Band, comprised of the Vail Jazz Workshop instructors—John Clayton, Jeff Clayton, Bill Cunliffe, Terell Stafford, Wycliffe Gordon, and Lewis Nash. Buy your tickets early; it’s always standing room only as six of the world’s most revered jazz mentors take the stage with a coterie of their top disciples.
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ARLINGTON, Texas — A person with direct knowledge of the deal says the Texas Rangers and right-hander Chris Martin have agreed on a $4 million, two-year contract after the reliever spent the past two seasons in Japan.
The Rangers will be Martin's third major league team after previous stints with Colorado and the New York Yankees. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Monday because the deal was pending a physical.
It's the second time in recent years the Rangers have tried to bolster their bullpen with someone who pitched in Japan, and this is a homegrown talent. The 31-year-old Martin went to Arlington High School before a long road that finally reached the majors with the Rockies in 2014.
Two years ago, the Rangers signed Tony Barnette after the right-hander spent six seasons in Japan. He signed for a third season in Texas earlier this month.
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AP Baseball Writer Ronald Blum contributed to this report.
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The U.S. Department of Defense released video of the MOAB (mother of all bombs) explosion on ISIS forces in Afghanistan on Thursday, April 13. The GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast, the world's most powerful non-nuclear bomb, had never been used in combat before. Afghan officials said that 36 Islamic State militants were killed in the bombing.
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Manchester United have triggered a one-year extension clause in Ashley Young’s contract which will keep him at the club until summer 2019.
The 32-year-old joined the club from Aston Villa in 2011 as a winger but now plays more as a full-back.
Young has won the Premier League, FA Cup, League Cup and Europa League in his time at Old Trafford.
He has played in 29 matches this season, scoring two goals, and won a spot back in the England squad.
Young has made 31 international appearances and was named in manager Gareth Southgate’s England squad for this month’s friendly matches against the Netherlands and Italy.
A new city motion calls for a $900,000-boost to shrub and public garden maintenance.
Council’s parks committee will be asked June 5 to increase 2019 Parks and Urban Forestry services funding by that amount. The motion states that’s needed because 100 hectares of parks and boulevards were added to the city in new developments since 2010 but the maintenance budget didn’t increase to service them.
The motion argues such an investment would improve quality of life and raise civic pride.
The Sumter School District announced Monday that they will change the start of the 2017-2018 school year due to the total solar eclipse.
The school year was scheduled to start Monday, Aug. 21 - the day of the total solar eclipse. Classes will now begin on Tuesday, Aug. 22 with a full day.
The school district released a statement on their decision, saying:
After conferring with several other agencies and due to an abundance of caution, Sumter School District will be closed on Monday, August 21, because of the solar eclipse. All after school activities will also be canceled. The day will be made up with a half day of attendance for students on Friday, Oct. 20, previously scheduled as an in-service day.
The first day of school will now be Tuesday, Aug. 22, and will be a full day.
We have listed the school district’s first day of school, if they are closed, or if the students will be attending a half day.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — US Supreme Court turns down Republican leaders’ request to put new Pennsylvania congressional map on hold.
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A £1 million indoor trampoline arena is set to open in East Lothian.
The huge complex, by operator Jump In, will feature 100 interconnected trampolines, battle beam, tumble track, dodgeball court, giant air bag, foam pit, drop slides and an interactive wall game.
The new arena is expected to open at Newhailes Industrial Estate in Musselburgh by the end of December.
It will also have a cafe and will run parent and toddler sessions.
Fitness classes, disco nights and student events will also be available.
The complex, will create 65 new full and part time jobs which include hosts, team leaders and receptionists.
SHANGHAI, April 28 Agricultural Bank of China Ltd (AgBank) , the country's third-largest lender by assets, reported on Friday a 1.87 percent rise in net profit for the first quarter, missing analysts estimates.
Profit was 55.71 billion yuan ($8.08 billion) in the three months through March compared to 54.69 billion yuan in the same period a year prior.
The result compared with an average estimate of 56.1 billion yuan, according to three analysts polled by Reuters.
AgBank's non-performing loan ratio was 2.33 percent at end-March, compared to 2.37 percent at the end of December. ($1 = 6.8972 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Engen Tham in Shanghai and Matthew Miller in Beijing; Editing by Stephen Coates and Muralikumar Anantharaman)
March 31 Ningbo Donly Co., Ltd.:
* Sees net profit for FY 2017 Q1 to be 0 million yuan to 5 million yuan
* Says the net loss of FY 2016 Q1 was 2.1 million yuan
* Comments that increased operating income and decreased financial expenses are the main reasons for the forecast
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A shark advisory was issued at Huntington Beach after a fisherman nearly caught a 7-foot shark off the pier.A fisherman was fishing off the pier around 11 a.m. Tuesday when he hooked the shark, thought to be a juvenile great white.As the fisherman was reeling it in, the line snapped and the shark swam off.Witnesses said the fisherman struggled for about 30 minutes to an hour to get the shark up to the surface of the water before the shark broke the line and got away.This was just a sighting, and no one was injured. However, Huntington Beach lifeguards still issued an advisory via social media and posted information between towers 9 and 14.Local fishermen say it's not that uncommon to hook a shark.Lifeguard tryouts scheduled at Huntington Beach this weekend were not canceled.
So much for a summer break!
Before he begins filming the fifth season of ABC's black-ish, Anthony Anderson will host the 2018 NBA Awards on TNT June 25. The show will be broadcast live from the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, Calif., and it will honor the league's top performers from the 2017-2018 season. Anderson has plenty of experience; in addition to hosting ABC's To Tell the Truth (returning June 10), he's emceed the BET Awards, the NAACP Image Awards and other Hollywood events.
Anderson succeeds Drake, who hosted the inaugural event last year.
The second annual NBA Awards, presented by Kia, will feature current and former NBA players. The Sports Emmy Award-winning Inside the NBA studio team of Charles Barkley, Ernie Johnson, Shaquille O'Neal and Kenny Smith will also be integrated throughout the ceremony.
Additional details, including performers and presenters, will be announced at a later date.
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BEIRUT (AP) — Syria's state media and opposition activists say government forces and their allies are advancing in the central province of Hama under the cover of intense airstrikes.
Monday's push toward the town of Tibet al-Imam came a day after troops and pro-government militiamen captured the town of Soran, a month after Soran was lost in a rebel offensive.
The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said Syrian air force jets had conducted nearly 25 airstrikes on Tibet al-Imam and nearby villages since midnight.
Syrian state news agency SANA quoted an unnamed military official as saying that troops are now at the eastern entrance of Tibet al-Imam after capturing nearby hills under the cover of intense bombardment.
Opposition fighters captured several area towns and villages last month in a large-scale offensive.
A Silicon Valley slowdown is coming, and Sacramento isn't ready. Although some insiders even let the dreaded "B" word - bubble - pass their lips, it doesn't take a crash of the app economy for California's fragile fortunes to be shaken to their foundations.
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NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Pelicans say rookie guard Frank Jackson won't make his NBA debut this season after having follow-up surgery to remove residual scar tissue from earlier right foot operations.
The Pelicans say Jackson also received an injection in his foot.
The club says a specialist in New York handled Jackson's latest procedure.
The Pelicans acquired the 6-foot-4 Jackson through a draft-night trade with the Charlotte Hornets, who selected the former Duke player with the first pick of the second round last summer.
Following the draft, the Pelicans signed Jackson to a three-year contract at the NBA minimum with two years guaranteed, but Jackson needed a second foot surgery last summer to address a setback following his initial surgery last May.
Jackson spent one season at Duke, averaging 10.9 points.
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While driving through Hollywood, staff photographer Boris Yaro spotted the truck carrying the Bob Hope bust westbound on Hollywood Blvd.
"I think this photo was made from my car," Yaro later said. "Then I got caught up in traffic and never got closer to the truck."
Yaro believes the image was taken with a 80-200mm zoom lens on a Nikon F2.
After retouching, the bust was transported to Palm Springs for Bob Hope's annual golf tournament.
To emphasize the Bob Hope bust, I cropped the image above from the vertical, reproduced below.
This post was originally published on Oct. 21, 2010.
Boris Yaro / Los Angeles Times Jan. 28, 1972: Original version of the image the bust of Bob Hope being transported through Hollywood. Jan. 28, 1972: Original version of the image the bust of Bob Hope being transported through Hollywood. (Boris Yaro / Los Angeles Times)
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More than 2,000 illegals interception for the year!
Coral Harbour Base, 03 JUL. ‘18 (RBDF): Over 40 Haitian migrants were apprehended off Eleuthera by HMBS Madeira, under the command of Senior Lieutenant William Sturrup, this morning. The conventional sailing vessel was apprehended approximately 20 nautical miles south of Bannerman Town, South Eleuthera.
The migrants are currently on their way to the capital, where they will be turned over to Immigration officials for further processing.
Over 2,000 migrants have been apprehended by the Royal Bahamas Defence Force for the year, thus far.
The latest apprehension by a Defence Force patrol vessel was on March 28, when approximately 90 migrants were apprehended near Eleuthera by HMBS Cascarilla.
The Royal Bahamas Defence Force remains committed to protecting the territorial integrity of The Bahamas and keeping our borders secured.
A fully engulfed vehicle that was parked in a garage at 710 East Overland led to a late night structure fire with damage estimated around $35,000.
According to Scottsbluff Police, officers responded just before midnight to a reported structure fire at the residence. Officers located the fully engulfed vehicle in the garage at the south end of the property.
The fire spread from the vehicle to adjacent vehicles and the building. Tenants of the apartments were evacuated by Scottsbluff Police as Scottsbluff Fire arrived and extinguished the fire.
11 tenants were assisted by the Scottsbluff Firefighter Ministry for temporary housing.
Gering Fire Department and Valley Ambulance assisted in the response with units on scene until around 4:30 this morning. The cause of the fire is still being investigated.
Resolution of the future of Australia's second largest steel producer has taken a big step forward, with a Korean consortium beating out a UK bidder to enter into the final negotiations buy Arrium. The company, which controls steel plants in South Australia, Victoria and NSW, collapsed 14 months ago, hurt by commodity price swings which KordaMentha, which took control of the sprawling group when it entered administration, said late Thursday it had chosen the Korean consortium as the preferred bidder.
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Mitchell Schwartz (No. 71) has been one of the few constants for the Chiefs’ offensive line this season. David Eulitt deulitt@kcstar.com
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* Board of directors approve capital increase of about 4 billion euros ($4.24 billion)
* Operation to take place by end of Q1 depending on market conditions, regulatory approvals
* State has already committed to contributing 3 billion euros in capital hike
* BNP Paribas, HSBC, J.P. Morgan and Societe Generale arrangers Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9435 euros) (Reporting by John Irish)
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The Lewis County Jail for more than 2½ decades has historically served as a depository of inmates from overcrowded jails in surrounding counties. However, those days appear to be over, as unprecedented overcrowding early this year burned through the sheriff department's $10,000 line item for outboarding in a matter of weeks.
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A Calgary man is in hospital after he was shot on Sunday night in the northeast.
Police say they were called to Pinehill Place N.E. at around 8:30 p.m. by a female resident who heard the shooting take place.
The suspect was gone when police arrived.
The male victim was taken to hospital in serious but non-life threatening condition.
Investigators are continuing to speak with witnesses.
France ran in eight tries to overpower Australia 48-0 and reclaim top spot in Pool C of the Women's Rugby World Cup.
Shannon Izar sent France on their way with a 26-minute hat-trick in Dublin as Les Bleus leapfrogged Ireland at the top of the section.
France led 29-0 at the break with Audrey Forlani and Chloe Pelle also crossing for tries against a porous Wallabies defence.
Pelle scored her second try and Romane Menager added another before Australia were reduced to 14 by Katrina Barker's yellow card.
Replacement Gaelle Mignot claimed the final France try, although she blotted her copybook in the final minute by offending at the breakdown and receiving a yellow card.
Audrey Abadie and Montserrat Amedee both kicked two conversions as France fell just short of the 50-point mark.
France will now play hosts Ireland in a pool decider on Thursday.
Source: PA
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TORONTO, Ont. — The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) and the Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce (ICCC) is hosting a trucking issues town hall meeting in order to mark the recent memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the organizations.
The town hall is being held at the Westin Toronto Airport hotel, near OTA’s offices on Wed. Feb. 22 from 6-8 p.m. The event will feature updates on key issues like ELDs, mandatory entry level training, ESDC audits, and other key matters affecting the industry. OTA will have its key staff on hand to answer questions from the audience There will also be plenty of time for OTA carriers to network with leaders from the rapidly growing South Asian business and transportation communities. OTA is expecting between 75 to 100 delegates from ICCC to attend.
The event is open only to OTA and ICCC members and registration is free.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — A D.C. Council member apologized for a social media post in which he claimed that Jewish financiers control the climate.
The Washington Post reported Sunday that Trayon White Sr. (D-Ward 8) posted a video to his official Facebook page as snow flurries were hitting the nation’s capital.
He said, “D.C. keep talking about ‘We are a resilient city.’ And that’s a model based off the Rothschilds controlling the climate to create natural disasters they can pay for to own the cities.”
White apologized, saying he didn’t realize his remarks were anti-Semitic.
The newspaper reported Monday that White contended that the Rothchilds’ control the World Bank and the federal government, making those remarks during a February gathering of top officials.
The Rothschilds are a famous European business dynasty that has been subject to anti-Semitic conspiracy theories.
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An annual show that’s eagerly anticipated by fans of photography returns to Gallery 8 on Friday, June 16.
Some 70 images from approximately 30 members of the Salt Spring Photography Club will be presented at the 2017 version of Eclectic Visions. The opening reception runs from 5 to 8 p.m.
This year’s assembled collection is said to be as stunning as last year’s, with just as much variety in presentations as subject matter. Many of the images are digitally enhanced, merged, scaled or coloured.
“Technology is rightly playing a part in the evolution of visions, evidenced on the walls,” states the club in a release. “However, the purist can also find direct photos that delight and amaze both the senses and the heart.”
Eclectic Visions will run at Gallery 8 until June 28.
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The 45-minute webinar will take place on June 21st and 22nd, focusing on the envisions of the application of analytics for commercial excellence in the healthcare industry by the year 2020 . Commercial excellence teams of pharma majors are directly facing intense top/bottom line pressure and looking for innovative commercial models to maximize sales, marketing and customer responsiveness.
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Nature Classes Begin at Boulder Lake
Classes Focus on Natural History and Conservation
BOULDER LAKE, Minn.-At Boulder Lake Environmental Learning Center, the classroom will be outdoors this week.
A 40-hour hands-on course began today at their facility that will focus on the Northland’s natural history and conservation.
It’s also teaching some local educators about how they connect better with their students.
“I am a special education teacher and I think it’s important to take kids outside to learn [and] expanding my knowledge will help them engage in learning as well,” said Juliane Champman, a student at the camp.
Educators at the site told us the leaves are changing colors already there.
To find out more about all that Boulder Lake has to offer, including its numerous classes, visit their website at: http://www.boulderlake.org/.
An appeal court in Thailand has dismissed criminal defamation charges against a British labour rights activist who was sued by a fruit packing company after he alleged human rights violations at its factory.
Andy Hall’s protracted legal battle stemmed from a 2013 report he researched for Finnish consumer organisation Finnwatch which alleged labour abuses at Natural Fruit’s pineapple canning operation.
It employed migrant workers from Burma who said the company abused them and broke labour regulations.
Andy Hall talks to reporters at the Supreme Court in Bangkok
Sunya Joongdee, a lawyer for Mr Hall, said the court ruling dismissed the criminal defamation case, which also resulted in the collapse of a related computer crime case.
He said the court accepted Mr Hall’s interviews with migrant workers revealed information that should be made public.
GALVESTON, Texas - Several beachgoers have reported that the water is particularly clear at Galveston beaches after the holiday weekend.
According to the city of Galveston, the clear water is due to the current changing from east to west.
"Whether it's true or not may be a trending debate on social media, but those of us who call this Island home know that these last few days have been incredible," the city posted on Facebook.
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June is pride month in Saskatoon and while the celebration has grown over the years, many say that doesn’t mean the entire city accepts the festival’s message. Joel Senick reports.
A BAND has made it through to the final of a national music competition.
Fareham band Arcade Heats fought off competition at the regional heats at the Cuckoo Pint Pub in Cuckoo Lane to reach the final of the ‘Live at Your Local’ music competition.
Now the band will perform in the Indigo live music venue at the O2 in London alongside English indie rock band Razorlight, competing with eights acts for the chance of winning £5,000.
Kate Hopkins from the Cuckoo Pint said: ‘We’re delighted that a local musician has been selected as a finalist, we hope they can make it all the way.’
The final of the ‘Live at Your Local’ competition will be taking place on Friday, August 18.
Big Ben will fall silent next week in London as a major restoration project gets underway.
The bongs of the iconic bell will be stopped on Aug. 21 to protect workers during a four-year, 29-million-pound ($38 million) conservation project that includes repair of the Queen Elizabeth Tower, which houses Big Ben and its clock.
Steve Jaggs, keeper of the Great Clock, said Monday that the mechanism will be dismantled piece by piece and its four dials will be cleaned and repaired.
Big Ben has been stopped several times since it first sounded in 1859, but the current restoration project will mark the longest period of silence for the bell.
It will still sound on big occasions, such as Remembrance Sunday.
The Florida League of Mayors is holding a forum in Orlando on Friday for candidates seeking three statewide offices this fall.
The event, which will feature candidates for attorney general, agriculture commissioner and chief financial officer, will be held at the Caribe Royale Orlando hotel.
It will be open to Florida mayors only, according to the league’s website.
All three Cabinet seats are up for election this November.
Nick Cave is one of our greatest working live performers, but you might not expect his particular form of burning intensity to translate to late-night TV. That’s doubly true when you consider that Cave and his Bad Seeds are currently touring their stark, stunning, death-haunted Skeleton Tree album. And honestly, you’d be right. In the band’s performance on Stephen Colbert’s Late Show last night, the band didn’t go for burning intensity. Instead, Cave did his sort of lounge-lizard slam-poet thing, performing the Skeleton Tree track “Rings Of Saturn.” And it was still incredible. Things might get more real at a Bad Seeds show, but for a late-night performance from someone who doesn’t do them too often, you can’t ask for anything better than this. Watch it below.
Skeleton Tree is out now on Bad Seed Ltd.
March 28 American Electric Technologies Inc :
* AETI announces q4 and fy2016 results
* Q4 revenue rose 22 percent to $9.4 million
* American Electric Technologies Inc- Q4 ending backlog of $13.5 million, which is up 24pct from $10.9m at end of Q3
* American Electric Technologies Inc qtrly loss per share $0.21 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Here are the links featured on MORE Good Day Oregon on Monday, Dec. 11.
The hit show “The Book of Mormon” is coming to Portland. It will be at the Keller Auditorium Jan. 23 to 28. For ticket information, visit the Broadway in Portland website.
Winter Wonderland at the Portland International Raceway is in full swing and guest can enjoy the light show until Dec. 26 while supporting a good cause: The Portland Police Bureau’s Sunshine Division. Find out more at WinterWonderlandPortland.com.
Stephanie Kralevich has her sweater for the holiday thanks to Tipsy Elves. Look at all the sweater styles at TipsyElves.com.
Want to whip up Monica Metz’s almond butter chickpea energy bites for yourself? Here is a link to the full recipe.
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TAPRCO announces results of Extraordinary General meeting (TASI) Date: 16 Apr 2017 Tihama Advertising & Public Relations Co. announced results of Extraordinary General meeting held on April 13, 2017. Shareholders approved to reduce capital by 50% from SAR 150 Mill to SAR 75 Mill with the purpose of writing off Accumulated Losses. Shareholders also approved to amend Clauses (7, 27,28,29 & 30) of the Company Statute.
Duprece Jett, 38, of Indianapolis, Damion McKissick, 38, of Fort Wayne, and Earl Lee Walker, 38, of Fort Wayne, were convicted of conspiracy to commit robbery and attempted bank robbery after a five-day jury trial in U.S. District Court in Indianapolis.
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Toronto FC says defender Nick Hagglund will be out of action for six to eight weeks with a left medial collateral ligament sprain.
Hagglund suffered the injury in the first half of Toronto's 4-1 Major League Soccer home win over the Portland Timbers on Saturday. Hagglund was chasing down a Timbers attacker when he fell awkwardly and caught his left leg underneath his body.
Hagglund had torn the same ligament on May 13, and was making just his second start since returning.
Iran drone flies close to US carrier in Gulf: Pentagon
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Hamhuis became the 318th player in NHL history to reach the 1,000 regular-season games played mark.
Hamhuis is the 106th defenseman to accomplish the daunting feat. The aging defenseman continues to rebound from a sub-par 2016-17 season -- he is on pace to surpass his point total from last year (16) and is carrying a positive plus/minus ratio (4) for the first time in his last two campaigns. However, Hamhuis isn't producing consistently enough to be considered outside the deepest of leagues.
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Sophomore standout Auston Matthews has terrorized opposing teams all season.
The play of the Maple Leafs’ star has propelled Toronto to fourth in the Eastern Conference, with Matthews contributing a team-high 23 goals this season, and he surely will be a handful for the Boston Bruins in the teams’ matchup Saturday.
The Danish government is promising a new 800MW offshore wind farm for delivery between 2024 and 2027 as part of its updated energy plan.
Ministers will present the blueprint later this week including a project to be built after the 600MW Kriegers Flak, which is currently being driven forward by Vattenfall.
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Officials are also planning to carry out preliminary investigations into where potential future offshore projects can be located with a decision due in 2022.
The majority of previously investigated sites have either already been awarded or ruled out.
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First: the French Open. Next stop: your wardrobes.
Serena Williams is a verified tennis champion. Now, she's bringing her talent—and style perspective—to the masses with the Serena collection, an Ivy Park-meets-Reformation range featuring everything from a gold slip dress to weekend joggers.
"I've been inspired by powerful women and I've been inspired by words," the tennis pro told E! News. "Like a simple word like ‘strong' just gave me a lot of inspiration."
This basic influence is realized in a gold chain-link strap that accents a denim dress.
"That detail to me was a really strong, bold detail," Serena added. "And things like that [are] really what the collection is all about."
Jason Small of the Canadian Red Cross says 107 people from the Opaskwayak Cree Nation are being temporarily housed in hotels in The Pas about 500 kilometres northwest of Winnipeg. Manitoba forecasters issued a flood warning on the weekend for some areas affected by ice jams on the Carrot and Saskatchewan rivers.
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The live audiocast and presentation materials may be accessed on the Investor section of Central's website at http://ir.central.com beginning the date of the presentation. Central Garden & Pet Company is a leading innovator, marketer and producer of quality branded products for the lawn & garden and pet supplies markets.
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The 2018 Super Bowl Commercials
One of the best parts of the Super Bowl are the commercials. This year's theme may be political.
This year's ads cost a little more than $5 million per 30-second spot.
See the 2018 Super Bowl Commercials in the Slideshow Below
Year after year, companies spend millions of dollars on ads featuring incredible stunts and celebrities like Morgan Freeman, Chris Pratt, and Peyton Manning.
Super Bowl commercials are one of the major reasons why the entire country tunes in, whether they are fans of one of the teams or not. Some may not even be fans of football, but they tune in for the commercials.
The commercials are also a big reason why viewers stay on their couch during breaks in the action, they just can not bare to miss a good commercial.
Here is a look at the 2018 Super Bowl commercials.
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A shopper buys vegetables on a market in Nice southern France, February 28. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard/File Photo
PARIS French consumer prices rose 0.7 percent in March, giving a year-on-year inflation rate of 1.4 percent, preliminary EU-harmonised data released on Friday from the INSEE national statistics office showed.
The 12-month rate was in line with a Reuters poll of 18 economists' average forecast and was unchanged from the rate recorded the previous month.
Separately, INSEE said that producer prices fell 0.2 percent in February, giving a 12-month rate of 3.9 percent.
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Joey Martin's goal with 2:45 left in overtime gave the Cardiff Devils a 3-2 win over the Belfast Giants at the SSE Arena and moved the Welsh side closer to retaining their Elite League title.
After splitting the double-header over the weekend following Friday night's win for the Giants on penalties, the Devils remain seven points clear with a game in hand.
The Giants will re-focus for Wednesday night's second leg of the Challenge Cup semi-final where they take a 5-1 lead into the game over Nottingham Panthers.
Mundt (undisclosed) was activated from the Rams' Physically Unable to Perform list Monday, Rams' insider Myles Simmons reports.
Mundt was subsequently activated after passing his physical. The undrafted rookie injured his knee early in his 2016 season at Oregon, and is in the final stages of his recovery. However, his chances of making the final roster are slim.
A self-imposed knockout is never in the plans for a fighter, but that is exactly what occurred in Lincoln, Rhode Island, on Friday evening at CES MMA 48.
Timothy Woods and Tim Caron were clinched against the cage when Woods attempted to throw Caron to the mat. However, as the pair careened into the canvas, Woods' head crashed into the mat, rendering him unconscious.
Sherdog.com tweeted that Woods was taken out of the cage on a stretcher, but he was responsive and moving his extremities:
The unfortunate end of the bout came just one minute and 23 seconds into the first round. It will go down in the record books as a KO win for Caron, but fans will remember the result as it was—a scary self-knockout.
Volunteers comb the shore for trash during the Love the Bay Beach Cleanup session at Crab Cove Visitor Center at Crown Memorial State Beach in Alameda, Calif., on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017. Thatcher Bastien, 6 months, is only along for the ride as his dad Kyle Bastien and mom Claire Bastien, all of Alameda, pick up trash during the Love the Bay Beach Cleanup session at Crab Cove Visitor Center at Crown Memorial State Beach in Alameda, Calif., on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017.
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Wed, Jun 14: Staff Sergeant Cory Dayley of the Calgary Police Service Cyber/Forensics Unit says whether criminal or not the actions of the “CanadaCreep” Twitter account is disturbing.
Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with Katie Couric and discusses the intersection of science and journalism with Eugene Mirman and Jeff Jarvis.
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March 31 Narayana Hrudayalaya Ltd
* Says Narayana Hrudayalaya surgical hospital to partner with Dharamshila Cancer Foundation & Research Centre
* Says agreements for the provision of healthcare services at Dharamshila Hospital & Research Centre in Delhi
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(AP) – Hundreds of people from all walks of life turned out to protest a white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, seeming to outnumber the attendees.
Opponents of the Saturday event that descended into chaos included clergy, students, Black Lives Matter activists, armed militia members and protesters with the anti-fascist movement known as “antifa.”
Local groups helped organize the opposition and bring out a crowd, but attendees came from out of state as well. The counter-protesting groups didn’t organize collectively. Instead, it was a largely organic effort among groups who shared the same mission: showing that hate wasn’t welcome.
They say they’re devastated by the violence that left three people dead but vowed to protest again if white supremacists came back to town. Leaders of the white nationalist movement have pledged to hold more rallies in the near future.
LaVar Ball is probably feeling pretty cold right now.
The outspoken father of Lakers rookie Lonzo Ball was beaten by rapper Ice Cube during Sunday's Big3 4-point challenge at Staples Center.
Ball accepted Ice Cube’s challenge on Friday, saying in a video posted on his Twitter account that he wasn’t afraid of the Big3 basketball league co-founder.
Ice Cube sunk two shots, while Ball hit just one after a number of embarrassing bricks and air balls.
LaVar Ball loses to Ice Cube in the #4PointChallenge But Remember LaVar is better than MJ. pic.twitter.com/DaJUE2O6tg — Dylan (@DylansFreshTake) August 14, 2017
Here's hoping Ball, who said he "would kill Michael Jordan one-on-one" in his heyday earlier this year, will finally put that argument to rest.
The new director of the U.S. Missile Defense Agency has vowed to set realistic expectations for how quickly new counter-missile technologies can be introduced.... More
The UNB at StFX basketball games originally scheduled for 6 and 8 p.m. this evening, has been postponed and will be played on Saturday at the same times, 6 and 8 p.m. at the StFX Oland Centre. Tickets already purchased for Friday’s doubleheader will be valid for Saturday’s games.
Jermain Defoe kept up Sunderland’s fight to avoid relegation as he converted two penalties to give the Black Cats a 2-2 home draw with Liverpool after the visitors led twice in a rip-roaring Premier League clash on Monday.
Defoe took his league tally to 11 goals, cancelling out a 19th minute opener by Daniel Sturridge and then a 72nd minute Sadio Mane tap-in, with both Liverpool goals coming after poor Sunderland defending at corner kicks.
However, Liverpool returned the favour with a clumsy Ragnar Klavan challenge on Didier Ndong for Defoe’s first spot kick and then with a dreadful Mane error for the second when a free kick hit the Senegal winger’s outstretched arm.
The result left second-placed Liverpool five points behind leaders Chelsea, who visit London rivals Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday, while Sunderland stay in the relegation zone although the draw took some of the pressure off manager David Moyes.
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Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee (R.) will be joined by President Donald Trump as a guest on his new television talk show’s first episode.
Huckabee confirmed Trump will be his guest when the show launches in October, according to an interview with the Atlantic. He further mentioned the strong support Trump received from Huckabee’s audience – largely evangelical Christians – during the 2016 presidential election.
“[Trump] will, in fact, be my guest on the first television show that I do,” Huckabee said.
The show is set to air on Trinity Broadcasting Network, an international Christian-based broadcast television network. The show’s host said it will be the first show on the network to talk about politics, music, and faith. – READ MORE
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Lagos State University (LASU) Chapter, will not join the indefinite strike declared by the union on Monday, until later in the week.
ASUU LASU Chairman, Dr. Isaac Oyewunmi, explained to newsmen in Lagos, that the chapter received the information on the strike rather late.
Oyewunmi said the executive members of the chapter, would meet later on Monday, while a congress would be summoned for Wednesday, to officially declare the strike in the university.
“The strike has began as directed by the ASUU national body because it is not optional, but we just want to tidy up one or two things before complying fully.
“Be assured that by Wednesday after our congress, the chapter will comply 100 per cent as directed and it will be total, comprehensive and indefinite,” he said.
The ASUU strike coincided with a lecture-free week for students, due to the ongoing LASU Students Union week.
Farewell, JFK. Hello, Jacques Chirac.
A French town is changing the name of a major avenue, scrapping the name of late U.S. President John Fitzgerald Kennedy to honor a French president instead.
The city council in Brive-la-Gaillarde, a town in Chirac's former fiefdom in central France, voted late Thursday to rename the street "Jacques and Bernadette Chirac," after the president who served 1995-2007 and his wife.
Mayor Frederic Soulier said the city preferred to honor a couple who did a lot for the region rather than a foreign leader.
Bernadette Chirac said in a letter published by radio network France Bleu that the initiative "moves us a lot" and called it a "great honor."
Chirac's name is associated with a Paris museum but it's the first street named after him.
WELLINGTON May 4 Job advertisements in New Zealand posted their strongest monthly growth in five months in April, up 2.8 percent, a survey by ANZ Bank showed on Thursday.
Job ads were 18.2 percent higher on an annual basis with construction and services leading demand for labour, according to ANZ.
"The ongoing high level of job ads indicates a strong labour market," said ANZ economist Sharon Zollner.
New Zealand's unemployment rate dropped to near eight-year lows in the first quarter, while its employment rate was the second highest in the developed world, data released this week showed. (Reporting by Charlotte Greenfield, editing by G Crosse)
A Colchester man has died in San Diego after police said they shot him while he was holding a knife.
It happened early Sunday morning.
Police said Kyle Zahacefski has only been in the city for a couple of days when he was spotted throwing bricks at officers.
He later got into a home and grabbed a knife from the kitchen.
Officers demanded he drop the weapon but he started walking towards them, which led to an officer shooting him.
Zahacefski was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police said they are still investigating.
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SCRANTON — Thousands of cars and trucks use the Central Scranton Expressway to get from downtown Scranton to Interstate 81.
Starting Tuesday, April 18, at 7 a.m., drivers will have to find another route.
PennDOT has given a contractor permission to close the outbound lane only. Outbound was already down to one lane.
It’s all so the contractor can do more work on the new Harrison Avenue Bridge which passes over the expressway.
There will be some pothole patching as well.
The same thing is scheduled to happen Wednesday, April 19 and Thursday, April 20 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
A detour is in place. To get from downtown Scranton, drivers can take Moosic Street to Meadow Avenue to get on Interstate 81.
The new Harrison Avenue Bridge is expected to be finished this summer.
This section of the Central Scranton Expressway was closed last week for work on the new Harrison Avenue Bridge.
Charlotte 49ers guard Andrien White, who had missed three games with a thumb injury, scored a team-high 23 points on 7-of-14 shooting in Thursday’s loss to Alabama-Birmingham. He also had three steals. Benjamin Robson
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A man was airlifted to hospital after a light aircraft crashed at the Pilanesberg National Park outside Rustenburg in the North West on Saturday morning, paramedics said.
Netcare 911 spokesperson Tebogo Magoro said two men were patrolling the national park when the accident happened.
“One sustained minor to moderate injuries and was transported to hospital, while the second sustained serious injuries and was airlifted to hospital for further care.”
Both men were in a stable condition.
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Police are appealing for help to trace the next of kin of a man from Wigan.
Brian John Godwin, 60, was found dead at his home address on Linney Square in Scholes on Thursday, May 24.
There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death.
The Police Coroner’s Officer is now appealing for help to locate his family.
Anybody with information should contact the Police Coroners Officer in Bolton on 0161 856 6487.
A two-thousand-year-old drink originating in China, kombucha has made a comeback. The beverage, produced by fermenting sweet tea with a culture of yeast and bacteria, is one of the fastest-growing markets in the functional beverage category. Given the rise of brands in the kombucha space, it can often be a challenge for producers of the fermented tea drink to differentiate their products on shelf.
Holy Kombucha has been brewed in artisan batches in Fort Worth, TX, since 2011. The company uses only organic ingredients when brewing, including several specialty tea blends packed with antioxidants, and organic raw evaporated cane juice. Holy Kombucha beverages—there are 13 in all—are sold in stores in Texas, New Mexico, and Arkansas.
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At the Wednesday meeting of the Hyde Park–Kenwood Community Action Council, Chicago Public Schools (CPS) liaison Syda S. Taylor discussed plans to add pre-kindergarten offerings at three local elementary schools.
● There will be an additional day of pre-kindergarten offered at Kosminski Elementary School, 936 E. 54th St., alongside the existing morning and afternoon half-day program.
● Ray Elementary School, 5631 S. Kimbark Ave., will convert two half-day programs to full-day while still keeping a half-day morning and afternoon program.
● Bret Harte Elementary School, 1556 E. 56th St., will convert one half-day program to full-day and may add another full-day class, depending on whether it can recruit 20 four-year-old students.
Taylor said the programming change is being done as a result of current research showing the benefits of full-day pre-kindergarten, not as a result of specific changes in enrollment or need in Hyde Park.
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Burglars punched a man in the face at his home in Doncaster before stealing two Land Rovers.
Police have appealed for information following the break-in in Sprotbrough during the early hours of yesterday morning.
A number of men reportedly forced their way into the property on Cadeby Road at around 2pm.
They assaulted the 28-year-old occupant, puncing him in the face, while demanding money and making threats.
They took keys for a Land Rover Discovery and a Land Rover Discovery TDI, with both vehicles later found abandoned nearby.
A number of other items were also taken.
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101, quoting incident number 82 of February 2.
People love two things in this world: Steve Harvey and The Apollo. A match made in heaven.
May 2 Buffalo Wild Wings Inc:
* Buffalo Wild Wings- mailed a letter from its three new independent directors to shareholders in connection with company's upcoming 2017 annual meeting
* Buffalo Wild Wings Inc- urges shareholders to vote "for" each of Buffalo Wild Wings' director nominees
* Buffalo Wild Wings - engaged consulting firm to assist in identifying cost savings opportunities within restaurants and at home office
* Buffalo Wild Wings Inc - expect to achieve $40 to $50 million in annualized cost savings by year-end 2018 and restaurant-level operating margins of 20pct
* Buffalo Wild Wings inc- in process of selling approximately 13pct of our owned restaurant units
* Buffalo Wild Wings Inc - in light of current operating environment, co has slowed pace of opening new domestic, full-sized restaurants Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
New details are surfacing about the rumor that Today Show host Matt Lauer allegedly fathered two kids with two different women while still married to wife Annette. An insider told InTouch Weekly that two unidentified women have given birth and claim Lauer is the father. The NBC insider told the publication that “all of Matt’s secrets are coming back to haunt him, and the most damaging one is the one he’s terrified of facing: that he has children out there with other women.” However, it doesn’t seem to be too much of a secret because according to the insider, it was “a much-discussed topic for years” at NBC. Annette’s father, Henri, told the Daily Mail the couple was not going to stay together. He said, “I have no words for her husband, what he has done is bad. Everybody feels betrayed. She is not going to stay with him and work it out. They are not together trying to work it out.”
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(AP Photo/Charlie Riedel). Kansas guard Malik Newman (14) gets pst Seton Hall forward Desi Rodriguez (20) to put up a shot during the second half of an NCAA men's college basketball tournament second-round game Saturday, March 17, 2018, in Wichita, Kan...
Kansas coach Bill Self bemoaned his team's performance on the opening weekend of the NCAA Tournament, and knows Clemson will force the Jayhawks to play much better Friday. More >>
An AFL employee has reportedly quit after a string of sexual assault allegations were levelled at them.
MORE: AFL 2018: When do key players face their former clubs?
A report in The Herald Sun claims the male employee quit last week after two women came forward with allegations.
The employee reportedly made inappropriate comments towards female colleagues.
Earlier this year, execs Simon Lethlean and Richard Simkiss resigned after news of their sexual relationships with junior members of staff surfaced.
More to come.
The London Irish Motor Club has honoured Killarney native Mick Smith as its club person of the year at the club’s awards night.
Smith, who recently celebrated his 70th birthday, was honoured for the pivotal role he played in re-forming the club three years ago.
He is a regular visitor to Kerry having contested both the Rally of the Lakes and the Killarney Historic Rally on several occasions in the past in a variety of historic specification rally cars.
He attended this year’s Circuit of Kerry as a spectator and is a regular competitor on Belgian events having led a five car London Irish Motor Club team to great success on this year’s Flanders International Rally Challenge.
Last week, Kerrville Police Department officers arrested a woman on felony drug possession charges, arrested a juvenile on an assault charge and took two men to jail on unlawful camping violations. …read more
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La Vellonera, a translation for "The Jukebox" used in many Latin-American countries, brings listeners a diverse selection from varied Latin genres, countries, and artists. The program has one sole purpose, to bridge the gap between the Latino and local communities. We have so much in common, and our music is hard evidence!
MOSCOW, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Russian state-controlled lender Sberbank has provided a loan to Russia’s Fort Group to buy Austrian real estate group Immofinanz’s Russian malls, Sberbank said in a statement on Monday.
Immofinanz agreed to sell its five Moscow shopping centres to Fort Group for 901 million euros ($1.06 billion) in November. ($1 = 0.8478 euros) (Reporting by Maria Kiselyova; Writing by Polina Nikolskaya; Editing by Maria Kiselyova)
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Ireland Baldwin Flaunts the Nipple During Malibu Photo Shoot
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Ireland Baldwin has no support -- no bra, no bikini top, no nothing -- but the good news is she's the new poster child for the "Free the Nipple" movement.
Ireland hit up the beach in Malibu Thursday for a ridiculously hot photo shoot. The 21-year-old posed in a vintage, see-through dress -- in and out of the water. She also slipped into a wet muscle tank. What we're saying is ... the girl's got range.
And a smoking bod to match. Viva la movement!
Boudreau: 'I Want To Win More Than Any Human On The Planet'Boudreau is well aware of his reputation -- do well in the regular season, falter in the postseason. He's also well aware that at this juncture there's not a whole lot he can do about it, except keep trying hard.
'The council thought it was too much money to spend on one building and chose not to do it. 'Seeing what happened this morning, I just couldn't believe it, they risked over 600 people's lives to save money. 'I was absolutely gutted, it really upset me, I knew the building so well and got to know a lot of the families. dailymail 11:13:00 PM CEST
Maybe the whole idea of student evaluations is a stupid leftover of the 60s. When I was in law school at @UVALaw there were no student evaluations. Prof Mike Dooley told me as long as the students weren't burning him in effigy outside the Dean's office, all was well. https://t.co/EAQYddVbYc
Disney's All New Planet PANDORAPandora Field Expert, Jonathan Freeman and Super Disney Fan Donny Drake from Disney's All New Planet Pandora tells Will Calder everything you need to know about experiencing the new world.
Venture Beat reports: “Tencent already has a PC esports success on its hands with Riot Games’s League of Legends, but it wants to expand into mobile as well. An insider at Tencent said that the company will announce a World Cup tournament for its mobile multiplayer online battle arena game Arena of Valor. The event will be held sometime in July in Los Angeles with a prize pool of $500,000 or more.”
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The Commerce Department reported today that retail sales in May were down 0.3 percent. But not really. Inflation was actually negative last month, so in real terms the decline was only 0.1 percent. It also means the decline wasn’t “the sharpest since a 1% decrease in January 2016.” There have been five declines in the past two years bigger than May’s, including a drop of 0.32 percent just three months ago.
So should we just relax about last month’s weak retail figures? I’ll let you decide. For the affirmative, there’s this chart:
Nothing much there, really. But for the negative, there’s this chart:
The trendline is pretty steadily down. Roughly speaking, this confirms my current belief that the economy is still doing OK, but a little less OK as time goes on. It seems like our nine-year expansion may be slowly running out of steam.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will collect and analyze water samples from about 90 wells in Redwood County this summer. DNR staff will contact county residents to request permission for well sampling, which involves collecting a water sample and measuring the depth to water in each well.
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Eight teams battle it out to win the Nasik finals of NSE Funancial Quest Season 6. Watch accompanying videos to find out who wins.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) – Police say a man in a wheelchair was struck and killed by a truck in St. Petersburg Friday.
The incident occurred at 1st Ave North and 55th Street North just after 3:00 p.m.
Police said the man was taken to the hospital where he died from his injuries.
The driver of the truck remained on the scene and is cooperating with investigators.
Traffic will be impacted for several hours as police investigate the incident. 1st Ave North is shut down between 54th Street North and 57th Street North until further notice.
No further details are available at this time.
Woman pleads no contest in poisoning of son's girlfriend
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. (AP) — A woman accused of seriously sickening her son's girlfriend by poisoning her with antifreeze has entered a plea agreement that avoids the need for her to go on trial for the second time.
Eighty-six-year-old Helen Galli of Wyoming, Pennsylvania, was convicted in 2013 and sentenced to 5½ to 12 years. She appealed and then her conviction was overturned.
Galli pleaded no contest Monday as part of an agreement with prosecutors, who are withdrawing all other charges. Prosecutors said the deal calls for a sentence of three years and three months, with credit for 1,000 days served and the balance on house arrest.
Prosecutors say Galli spiked a glass of juice with antifreeze in March 2010 and passed it to the woman, who was left near death and spent months recovering.
A Recap of all the evil moments that have happened so far during season 2 of THE EXORCIST.
A suspect who barricaded himself in a condominium stairwell for four hours emerged and began shooting at officers, who shot back, killing him, police in South Elgin, Illinois say. Sgt. Mike Doty told reporters police came under fire after they responded to a disturbance call, acccording to CBS Chicago.
Officers set up a perimeter and residents were evacuated, the Chicago Tribune reports.
The suspect then holed up in a stairwell with a shotgun, Doty said.
Police held their fire for four hours, when the man came out and began shooting.
He was shot and killed but not before hitting three officers. Their wounds weren't considered life-threatening. Another officer was sent to a hospital for observation, Doty said. That officer is the one who took the shot that killed the suspect, the Tribune says.
February’s event is hosted by Symphony in the Flint Hills 2017.
The event will be from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm with a special screening of the documentary Prairie Suite: Symphony in the Flint Hills at 5:45 pm.
Those interested in attending should have RSVP’ed by Wednesday, February 8th by calling 620-273-8955 or emailing kelly@symphonyintheflinthills.org.
The 12th Annual Symphony in the Flint Hills concert will be held in Geary County on June 10, 2017.
Union minister JP Nadda today condoled the deaths that occurred due to a landslide in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi district.At least 46 people were killed and several injured after a massive landslide hit two buses of the Himachal roadways on the Mandi-Pathankot National Highway.Terming the mishap as "unfortunate and saddening", he said the government firmly stands with the families of the victims.The union minister has also spoken to the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, and has requested him to direct the NHAI to take necessary steps to prevent such accidents, a press release said here.It said that Mr Gadkari had directed the NHAI to include soil stabilisation, land protection wall and slope stabilisation in all the DPRs for constructing national highways in Himachal Pradesh.He also directed the NHAI to complete all the DPRs at the earliest, the release said."Such initiatives will greatly help in reducing the accidents in the future," the release quoted as Mr Nadda saying.
President Donald Trump will be making a visit to South Carolina in October, according to Sen. Tim Scott.
The trip is slated for Monday, Oct. 16 where Trump will be supporting Governor Henry McMaster's campaign for 2018.
"It's always great to have him in the Palmetto State," Scott said.
Details about the time and location for Trump's visit have not yet been confirmed.
Stay with FOX Carolina for updates on this developing story.
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Federal Judge Patricia Minaldi admitted Friday that she is battling alcoholism and said it is unclear whether she will return to the bench. She says she is sober now and that an interdiction filed to have control of her assets taken from her is unwarranted.
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US Agency Cracks Down on Juul E-cigarette Popular in Schools
The FDA has Issued Warnings Against Illegal Sales of Juul to Kids
WASHINGTON (AP) – Federal health officials are cracking down on underage use of a popular e-cigarette brand following months of complaints from parents, politicians and school administrators.
The Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday it has issued warnings to 40 retail and online stores as part of a nationwide operation against illegal sales of Juul to children.
Like other e-cigarettes, Juul is an electronic device that vaporizes liquid nicotine into an inhalable vapor.
Thanks in part to its resemblance to a small computer flash drive, Juul has become popular with some teenagers as a discrete way to vape at school and in public.
As part of the FDA initiative, regulators are asking Juul Labs to turn over documents about the design and marketing of its devices.
The San Francisco-based company says it monitors retailers to ensure they are following the law.
Thomas County has been working all weekend to help community members prepare for the storm. One way they are doing that is by offering free sandbags for people who live in low lying areas that hold a lot of water.
Barcelona attacker and global superstar Lionel Messi described his side’s first-leg 3-1 defeat to arch rivals Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup via social media.In an Instagram post, the Argentine said, “F***** up day but you have to get up and go. This is just starting.'This comes after one of Barca’s former star players Neymar secured a world record breaking move to Paris Saint Germain.Jacque TalbotFollow: @Jac_Talbot
National Coffee with a Cop Day: LBPD will host local event on Oct 4 between 7:30 and 10 a.m.
Laguna Beach police officers will be available for coffee and conversation on Wednesday Oct 4 between 7:30 and 10 a.m. at Moulin Bistro, 248 Forest Ave.
The mission of Coffee with a Cop is to break down the barriers between police officers and the citizens they serve by removing agendas and allowing opportunities to ask questions, voice concerns, and get to know officers in your neighborhood.
The LB police department is hoping for a large turnout and friendly discussions about issues of importance to neighbors.
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Old Frank is back! this time, Frank has a hankerin’ for a good ole fashioned meal. That’s why he calls a diner to see if one of the waitresses can tell him some things about the menu, and things get WEIRD!
New Vintage Theatre is holding summer camps for children ages 6 to 12 called Superheroes Versus Villains. Kids will get a chance to write and perform their own action adventure play.
Picture gallery: Evertiq Expo Helsinki
You missed Evertiq Expo Helsinki you say? Don't worry, we got you covered.
On the 19th of April evertiq brought it’s networking event over the baltic sea to Helsinki to host the Evertiq Expo Helsinki for the first time.
During the day, 49 exhibiting companies greeted 102 visitors, coming from 72 different companies covering everything from automation to manufacturing, from components to distribution and more.
If did not have the opportunity to join us in Finland for our first ever expo in the country have a look at the gallery above.
Former UConn men's basketball coach, and three-time NCAA tournament champion, Jim Calhoun is considering a return to the sideline at Division III University of St. Joseph's in Connecticut. Time_Sports
When Erin Andrews made the decision to freeze her embryos a few years back, it was "just because it was all the rage." But the choice proved to be fortuitous when she was diagnosed with cervical cancer in Sept.
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It's no easy feat to snag a coveted job at a massive tech company. Doing so while blind and partially deaf is even harder. Yet that's exactly what 26-year-old Michael Forzano did in 2013 when he scored a software engineer position on Amazon's retail accessibility team.
According to The Amazon blog, Forzano has been blind since birth due to a genetic condition called Norrie disease. He also uses cochlear implants after he started losing his hearing at age five.
But these sensory impairments haven't stopped Forzano from making his mark at Amazon, where he writes code that helps other teams make the online shopping experience more accessible to those with disabilities.
The 26-year-old interviewed with Amazon immediately after graduating from Binghamton University where he majored in computer science and played sax in the university's pep band.
"I went in there not expecting much," says Forzano. "I had not told them in advance that I was blind."
were seen as a joke at an industry conference in Belgium seven years ago when the Chinese manufacturer BYD Co. showed an early model. “Everyone was laughing at BYD for making a toy,” recalled Isbrand Ho, the Shenzhen-based company’s managing director in Europe. “And look now. Everyone has one.” Buses with battery-powered motors are a serious matter with the potential to revolutionize city transport — and add to the forces reshaping the energy industry. With China leading the way, making the traditional smog-belching diesel behemoth run on electricity is starting to eat away at fossil fuel demand.
The former Real Madrid and Manchester City midfielder has swapped Russia for Spain
Real Betis have completed the signing of Javi Garcia from Zenit for an undisclosed fee.
The 30-year-old midfielder has joined the Seville-based club on a three-year deal.
Betis 9/2 to avoid defeat at Barca
"I am very excited," Garcia said after Betis announced the deal.
"Betis were my first choice because the club is making a great effort to put a competitive team together."
The former Real Madrid and Manchester City man spent three years with Zenit, winning one Premier League title, two Super Cups and the Russian Cup.
He is the seventh permanent signing Betis have made in a hectic transfer window to date. They have also brought in Jordi Amat and Antonio Barragan on loan.
April 28 Marvipol:
* A special purpose vehicle Industrial Center 37 Sp. z o.o (SPV) signs an agreement with Shipston Sp. z o.o. for the sale of 2 projects for 32.4 million euros ($35.27 million)
* SPV is a unit of Marvipol Estate Sp. z o.o. and PG Europe S.a r.l.
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An Air Canada flight lost one of its rear wheels before takeoff on a London-bound flight out of Montreal’s Trudeau airport Sunday night.
Flight AC864 aboard an Air Canada Airbus A330 to Heathrow airport lost one of its eight rear landing gear wheels with 294 passengers on board.
“Preliminary information indicates that a wheel separated from the aircraft while taxiing down the runway before takeoff in Montreal and came to rest beside the runway,” said Air Canada spokesperson Isabelle Arthur in a statement, adding that “this had no impact on the safe operation of the flight.”
The flight landed normally in London, though passengers on the returning flight were re-booked on other flights so that the aircraft could be repaired.
SEOUL Feb 14 The new type of ballistic missile launched by North Korea on Sunday has a range of more than 2,000 kilometers (1,243 miles), according to South Korea's intelligence agency, the South's Yonhap News Agency reported on Tuesday.
The solid-fuel missile, which the North said was an upgraded, extended-range version of a submarine-launched ballistic missile, reached an altitude of about 550 km and flew about 500 km towards Japan before splashing into the sea east of the Korean peninsula.
(Reporting by Tony Munroe; Editing by Eric Meijer)
An Uber driver who police allege indecently assaulted a passenger outside her apartment complex in Sydney's south and chased her inside has pleaded not guilty.
Zared Haines, 27, briefly appeared in Manly Local Court on Thursday morning and entered a plea of not guilty through his lawyer to two counts of committing an act of indecency and two counts of common assault.
Police say that alleged victim, 21, and a male companion got into Mr Haines' car at Kingsford just before 1am on May 13.
After the man was dropped off, the woman remained in the car to be driven to her home in Hillsdale in Sydney's south.
Police allege that, for the rest of the journey, Mr Haines made inappropriate comments towards the woman.
Upon arriving at her address, he allegedly reached over and indecently assaulted her.
Posted by Zac Jackson on February 14, 2017, 8:25 PM EST
The Eagles are raising season ticket prices for the 2017 season.
Per Philly.com, each season ticket is increasing by an average of $70. The report said it’s the first time the team has raised season ticket prices since 2014.
In a letter to season ticket holders obtained by BleedingGreenNation.com, the team announced it will again use variable pricing for individual game ticket sales.
The Texans, Bears and Lions are among the teams that have previously announced they’re raising ticket prices. The Browns are lowering prices on many of their tickets, while the Bills, Vikings and Rams have announced that their prices will remain unchanged from last season.
Boston College added a huge piece to the puzzle that is its 2019 recruiting class on Tuesday night when high three-star prospect Jackson Ness committed to the program.
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Wednesday sought details of assets of nominated caretaker prime minister Justice (r) Nasirul Mulk as well as his family members. The commission directed him to provide details within three days of taking office. The details will be provided on ECP’s Form-B. Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and Leader of Opposition in National Assembly
Khursheed Shah jointly named former chief justice Nasirul Mulk as the interim prime minister. He is likely to take charge on June 1 (tomorrow) as the tenure of the incumbent government comes to an end on May 31 (today).
Published in Daily Times, May 31st 2018.
The Annie Awards are here!
The animated entertainment industry gets its chance to shine at the 2018 Annie Awards. With more than 30 categories spanning television and film, animated lovers had plenty of opportunities to applaud their favorite projects from across the past year. Disney's Coco and Universal's Despicable Me 3 are just two of of the many animated flicks who won an Annie, the highly-coveted accolade being handed out during the annual festivities at UCLA's Royce Hall in Los Angeles on Saturday.
Coco led the the night with 13 nominations, including Best Animated Feature, followed closely by The Breadwinner with 10, including Best Animated Feature – Independent.
Coco vies for Best Animated Feature prize against Captain Underpants and The Boss Baby, Cars 3 and Universal’s Despicable Me 3. Additionally, a number of juried awards will be handed out during the ceremony.
To see who won, make sure to check out the complete list of winners below:
Tennessee coach Mike Mularkey says he doesn't think quarterback Marcus Mariota's sprained left knee or left tackle Taylor Lewan's sore back should keep either out of the Titans' game with San Francisco on Sunday.
Mularkey said Monday that he anticipates both could practice Wednesday.
Mariota was hurt when he started to slide too late and was hit. The quarterback didn't miss a snap and finished the game. Lewan went out of the game in the second quarter after having back spasms, but Mularkey says that is a short term issue.
An injured ankle will keep tight end Phillip Supernaw out of practice. Mularkey says he's not ready to say yet if linebacker Derrick Morgan, who missed a 12-7 loss to Arizona with a knee injury, will miss another practice.
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While addressing the nation on 70th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged the people to take the nation forward with the resolve of creating a 'New India.' PM Modi stated that everybody can together bring a positive change in the nation as everybody is equal and no one is big or small. He added that a 'New India' should be secure, prosperous and powerful where everyone gets equal opportunities.
The stakes confronting Republicans determined to dismantle President Barack Obama's health care law were evident in one recent encounter between an Ohio congressman and a constituent. "He said, 'Now you guys own it.
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FILE - In this Oct. 16, 2014 file photo, Brenda Fitzgerald, Georgia Department of Public Health commissioner, left, and Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal respond to questions in Atlanta. Fitzgerald, the new director of the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, has kept a low profile during her five months in office, due to conflicts of interest regarding her financial holdings. In an interview with the Associated Press on Monday, Dec. 11, 2017, Fitzgerald said her conflicts of interest are settled and she’s moving forward with plans for the agency. David Tulis, File AP Photo
Banned Australia vice-captain David Warner has been named as skipper of Winnipeg Hawks.
Warner will take over from Dwayne Bravo for the remainder of inaugural Global T20 league after the West Indies all-rounder pulled out of the rest of the tournament.
The opening batsman has made only six runs in three innings for the Hawks in his comeback.
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Warner was banned from international and domestic cricket for a year in March for his part in a ball-tampering scandal during Australia’s Test series defeat in South Africa.
The 31-year-old will also not be considered for future Australia leadership roles as part of his punishment.
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The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)'s board of directors has approved a loan of up to €500 million for the Trans-Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) gas project at a meeting in Ukraine on Wednesday.
The €4.5 billion TAP project is the final leg of the $40 billion Southern Gas Corridor to transport gas from central Asia to western Europe by 2020.
The European Investment Bank's board earlier this year approved TAP's eligibility for a €1.5 billion loan, and further contributions from the export credit agencies of France, Germany and Italy are under consideration, the EBRD said in a statement.
Former bus driver gets 4 years in crash that killed 6 kids
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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) - An ex-Tennessee school bus driver who was at the wheel in a wreck that killed six children has been sentenced to four years in prison for criminally negligent homicide.
Media reported that a Chattanooga judge sentenced Johnthony Walker on Tuesday after an emotional morning of testimony, during which Walker apologized.
Judge Don Poole ruled Walker shouldn't be sentenced to diversion because the crash involving 37 elementary school students was so horrific, but he couldn't give him a longer prison term because of his strong work history and no criminal background.
The decision divided victims' relatives at the hearing. Some said it wasn't enough time while others said they were satisfied with the punishment.
Walker was driving the children from Woodmere Elementary School when he wrecked on a winding Chattanooga road.
Volleyball star Atuka calls for support ahead of her Anti-jigger campaign
Pipeline Volleyball star Trizah Atuka [Photo: Courtesy]
National women's volleyball team player Trizah Atuka is calling for donations and financial support ahead this Saturday's Anti-jigger campaign in Lukanji, Kakamega County.
The activity in its second edition under the Atuka Foundation is aimed at creating awareness about the jiggers' epidemic, treat, and make referrals in the community. Atuka treating jiggers-infested victims during the inaugural campaign in December 2017 [Photo: Courtesy] [ PHOTO : COURTESY ] [ PHOTO : COURTESY ]
"Jigger infestation is a problem that has been ignored for a long time in this country. But through my campaign, we want to ensure we have a jigger-free community," said Atuka.
"We are therefore requesting for financial support, donations of clothes, shoes, medicated soaps, disinfectant and gloves to help us fight the menace." She added.
Crowd trouble delayed the start of Thursday's Europa League match between Olympique Lyonnais and Besiktas after fans ran onto the pitch to escape missiles being thrown at them.
"Objects and firecrackers which were thrown from the upper parts of the stands forced the supporters to take refuge on the pitch," said the French club on Twitter. A UEFA spokesman said that the kickoff of the first leg of the quarter-final match had been delayed but that it would go ahead. The teams came onto the pitch at 21.40 local time, 35 minutes after the scheduled kickoff. French media said that fans of the French and Turkish sides also clashes outside the stadium before the game and hurled missiles at each other.
(Reporting by Brian Homewood; Editing by Ian Chadband)
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Maikel Kieftenbeld’s appeal against the red card he received in Saturday’s 2-1 win over Bristol City has been successful.
The Dutch midfielder was dismissed with 10 minutes remaining of Saturday’s clash following a foul on Callum O’Dowda.
The decision by referee Darren Bond put a dampener on Blues’ first Championship win of the season, secured by Jacques Maghoma’s late stunner.
Manager Harry Redknapp labelled the decision ‘diabolical’ after the match and Blues have been successful in their appeal.
Kieftenbeld would have been banned for three matches but he can now take part in Blues’ match against Bolton Wanderers at St Andrew’s tomorrow evening.
He replaced David Davis at half-time of Saturday's win and is in with a chance of starting against the Trotters.
President invites Supervisors to visit Washington
By WILLIAM PAINE
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Some weeks ago, President Trump, through the office of Intergovernmental Relations, invited all of Virginia’s Board of Supervisor members and their County Administrators to come to the District of Columbia for a conference.
Three out of five Pulaski County Supervisors, namely, Andy McCready, Joe Guthrie and Dean Pratt, were able to make the trip to Washington along with Pulaski County Administrator Jonathon Sweet. According to Guthrie about 220 supervisors and administrators attended the conference.
“The goal is to help build closer relationships and partnerships with the federal and local government,” said Guthrie. “I think that’s a really great idea and one that we were very supportive of and we were happy to participate in.”
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WASHINGTON: United States President Donald Trump is expected to announce soon that he will decertify the landmark international deal to curb Iran's nuclear programme, a senior administration official said, in a step that could cause the 2015 accord to unravel.
The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said Mr Trump is also expected to roll out a broader US strategy on Iran that would be more confrontational.
Under the accord, Iran agreed to restrict its nuclear programme in return for lifting most international sanctions that had crippled its economy.
Mr Trump, who insists the Iranian regime supports terrorism, has called the pact "the worst deal ever negotiated".
He has been weighing whether it serves US security interests before an Oct 15 deadline for certifying that Iran is complying with terms.
He said on Thursday: "We must not allow Iran ...to obtain nuclear weapons."
Supporters say the deal's collapse could trigger a regional arms race and worsen Middle East tensions.
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On Jan. 1, 2017, at approximately 10:37 p.m., a white Ford pickup was traveling southeast on Ga. 293, west of Law Road, in Bartow County.
The pickup entered a left curve but traveled off the right roadside and struck multiple trees and a fence.
The pickup overturned onto its top.
The driver of the pickup was identified as Robert Burton, 62, of Kingston.
Mr. Burton was dead at the scene.
The passenger was identified as Benjamin Burton, 25, of Kingston.
Benjamin is the son of Robert.
Benjamin was transported to Floyd Medical Center in Rome with minor injuries.
Both occupants were wearing their seatbelts and both sides had airbags deploy.
Trump went on a tweet rampage blasting former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe and Special Counsel Robert Mueller for running a partisan "witch hunt."
Feb 13 Kong Shum Union Property Management Holding Ltd
* Discloseable transaction in relation to the proposed acquisition of 30% of the issued shares in Dakin Holdings Inc
* Purchaser, unit of co and co (as guarantor) entered into agreement with vendor
* Deal at consideration of hk$31.5 million
* Chang Tin Duk, Victor agreed to sell, sale shares, representing 30% of issued share capital of Dakin Holdings Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
On July 28 in the wee hours of the morning, the seven-year battle by Republicans to repeal and replace Obamacare ended with a whimper when three Republican senators defected to vote against a so-called skinny bill. Many pundits attributed the failure of “repeal and replace” to the lack of presidential leadership and to divisions between moderates…
Beaufort County investigators are looking for the individuals who used counterfeit money to buy food at a McDonald's in Bluffton.
Investigators say the offenders used counterfeit $20 bills to make multiple purchases inside the restaurant and at the drive-through window on March 12.
If you have any information on these suspects, please contact Sgt. Machado at 843.255.3509, or Beaufort County Dispatch at 843.524.2777.
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New York Yankees third baseman Chase Headley is tagged out by White Sox second baseman Tyler Saladino, left, as umpire Tom Hallion looks on during the second inning.
It’s clear that Trump isn’t planning to do ANY work at all this weekend since he left his whole team behind in Washington
84 days into his presidency, Donald Trump has no major legislative accomplishments. He was forced to kill his own “Trumpcare” repeal and replace bill. His racist and discriminatory Islamophobic travel bans have died in court.
All he’s actually succeeded in doing is spend $20 million in taxpayer dollars to go golfing. But still, we hear nothing from silence from Republican who howled with rage every time President Obama took a day off. Trump pretends to stand for the American worker, but his actions show that he’s nothing but a spoiled brat who has the nerve to provoke a rogue regime with nuclear weapons on Thursday and leave his staff to deal with the consequences on Friday.
Feb 14 Incyte Corp
* Incyte reports 2016 fourth-quarter and year-end financial results, provides 2017 financial guidance and updates on key clinical programs
* Q4 revenue $326 million versus I/B/E/S view $324.4 million
* Q4 earnings per share $0.05
* Q4 earnings per share view $0.13 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Sees 2017 Jakafi net product revenues $1,020-$1,070 million
* Sees 2017 ongoing research and development expenses $785-$835 million
* Sees 2017 change in fair value of acquisition-related contingent consideration $30-$35 million
* Incyte Corp - pivotal program of ruxolitinib as a treatment for patients with essential thrombocythemia is also expected to begin in 2017
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Astronaut talks with students in Venezuela
Astronauts on the International Space Station use amateur radio to talk with students all over the world about life and work in space. In October, flight engineer Joe Acaba made an historic contact with the Maria Montessori Institute Educational Unit in San Cristobal, Venezuela: the first-ever educational ham radio contact in that country’s history, courtesy of the Amateur Radio on International Space Station program. Here’s a look at the excitement on the ground as more than a dozen elementary and middle school students got their chance to talk to a man in space.
Still no word on Google Store availability.
At Google's October 4 hardware event, one of the more surprising announcements was the Google Home Max – a beefed-up version of the regular Google Home with two 4.5-inch woofers, custom tweeters, 20 times the audio power, and a whole lot more. A listing in late November suggested that the Home Max would be released on December 11, and that appears to have been quite accurate.
The Home Max is now available for purchase online at Best Buy, the Google Store, Verizon Wireless, and Walmart for $399, and no matter which retailer you choose to shop at, you'll be able to get the smart speaker in either Chalk or Charcoal color options.
Delivery estimates vary from store-to-store and based on which color you pick, but it looks like shipments are going out rather quickly with some delivery dates being as soon as a couple days out.
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Scorpio Books with Tamsin – 1 Nov 2017
Tamsin came in to talk to Jen about Two Steps Forward by Graeme Simsion and Anne Buist.
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Big News on a Crazy Brock Lesnar Feud, "Broken" Hardy Plans for WWE RAW Revealed, Vince McMahon Upset with WWE Newcomer, New GIFs & Galleries, More
- Cathy Kelley previews tonight's WWE RAW from Cleveland in this new video:- WWE Shop has released new "The Scream Is Back" t-shirts for Paige. Remember to visit WWE Shop via this link to save on your purchases.- Viral Pro Wrestling sent word that WWE Hall of Famers The Rock n' Roll Express captured the VPW Tag Team Titles from The Monster Squad at a weekend event in Georgia. Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson will return to the promotion on April 14th, 2018 for their first title defense. Below is a photo of the champs:Follow Marc on Twitter at @this_is_marc . Send any news, tips or corrections to us by clicking here
Its been a great summer for not only weather but for tourism across the province – the tourism season is leaving its peak months but it looks like this season could be longer than usual. NTV’s Kelly-Anne Roberts reports.
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In Washington a picture is emerging of an eerie and lack-of-candor railroading of Donald Trump conducted by the likes of James Comey and Andrew McCabe. The abuse of power by government officials who refuse to acknowledge the authority of the duly-elected chief executive is not limited to the FBI. And such abuse has inspired one of the President’s harshest critics to raise an alarm.
Warnings about an out-of-control “deep state” of bureaucrats who resist constitutional political authority have become standard fare in conservative...
WINNIPEG – A Manitoba man hit the jackpot after winning $1 million on a lottery ticket.
Kristopher Eisbrenner won the cool million from the Set For Life scratch ticket.
He told the Western Canadian Lottery Corporation he couldn’t believe his eyes when he realized he won.
“I was in such disbelief, I just started laughing,” he said. “I told my wife, and she started laughing and crying at the same time.”
The Altona man won the game’s top prize and had the choice between $1,000 a week over 25 years or a $1 million payment.
The winning ticket was bought at the Altona Co-op Gas Bar.
Eisbrenner is the 12th lottery prize winner of $1 million or more paid in 2016 in the province.
AMHERST, Mass. (AP)  A group representing gun owners says a "social bias" against firearms was behind a decision by the University of Massachusetts to nix a 4-H youth program that teaches competitive shooting sports.
A university center runs Massachusetts 4-H. University officials tell the Hampshire Gazette (http://bit.ly/2lKWvNY ) they decided against the program because they wanted to develop a broader youth development initiative that includes instruction in hunting and fishing.
Some version of the 4-H shooting sports program is offered in every state except Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Supporters say it emphasizes safety.
The head of The Gun Owners Action League of Massachusetts, Jim Wallace, says the program would not have cost UMass anything and would have served more than 1,000 young people. He says UMass has a bias against "gun-owning families and their children."
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April 20 Hengtong Optic-electric Co Ltd :
* Says it will construct quantum data center and smart community with 21Vianet Group Inc, and both will cooperate on internet big data and super information platform related fields
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Residents of Purok 3, Barangay Sabang, Surigao City queue for drinking water being rationed by the Department of Health on Monday afternoon, February 13, 2017, after the Surigao Metropolitan Water District failed to restore supply in the area. A 6.7-magnitude on February 10 disrupted the water utility’s services. MindaNews photo by Roel Catoto
Christina explains the rules of the milkshake challenge as the kids race around to perfect their desserts.
Illinois State Police are at the scene of a semi vs. car crash in Perry County, Illinois. (Source: Raycom Media)Illinois State Police was at the scene of a crash in Perry County, Illinois.
Illinois State Police was at the scene of a crash in Perry County, Illinois.
According to Trooper Josh Haile, it happened Tuesday, May 29 at the intersection of Hwy.154 and Hwy. 150 sometime around 3 p.m. The road had been blocked
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The Indians added some pitching depth to the 40-man roster on Monday, acquiring right-handed pitcher Carlos Frias from the Los Angeles Dodgers for cash considerations.
To make room on the 40-man roster, the Indians designated infielder Richie Shaffer for assignment.
Frias, 27, has a career 4.50 ERA at the major-league level in 33 appearances—including 15 starts—across three seasons. He missed a significant amount of time in 2016 while dealing with a right oblique impingement that warranted two trips to the disabled list.
Shaffer was recently claimed off waivers from the Cincinnati Reds. At that time, Jesus Aguilar was designated for assignment. Now, Frias has replaced Shaffer on the 40-man roster.
Pitching depth is often a concern of many teams entering any season. The Indians, certainly, would like to protect themselves from another doomsday scenario, such as two key starters both hitting the disabled list in September. Frias has an option remaining, which gives the club some flexibility.
The Toronto Argonauts have acquired quarterback James Franklin and a third-round selection in the 2018 CFL Draft from the Edmonton Eskimos in exchange for Canadian offensive lineman Mason Woods.
Franklin has made 12 appearances over three seasons in Edmonton, completing 116-of-176 pass attempts for 1,449 yards, 12 touchdowns, and one interception while rushing for 145 yards and one touchdown on 18 carries.
Woods, from Maple Ridge, B.C., was selected by the Toronto Argonauts in the first round (10th overall) of the 2017 CFL draft. Woods attended University of Idaho from 2013-2016 where he appeared in 34 games.
The CEO of Baltimore-based sports apparel company Under Armour is responding to criticism he received after calling President Donald Trump “an asset to the country.”
press release: On May 1, 2018, the United States Conference of Mayors and the Partner America Program is honored to present Mayor Paul Soglin of Madison with the Small Business Advocate Award for his dedication to the small business community of his city.
A life-long activist and politician, Mayor Soglin has served as mayor for Madison twice before, serving for three terms in 1973 to 1979 and from 1989 to 1997. His accomplishments over the years range from starting the first day-care program for Madison, which provides certifications for independently-owned day care centers, to constructing the State Street Mall, which is home to several small businesses.
In recognition of Mayor Paul Soglin’s focus on building the small business community of Madison, the Partner America Small Business Advocate Award is to be presented to him on May 1, 2018. The award will be presented to Mayor Soglin at Orpheum Theater Lobby at 216 State St, Madison, WI 53703.
Morally fraught historical events can lead to compulsion to wonder, "What would I have done in those circumstances?" Vermont writer Stephen Kiernan's new novel, The Baker's Secret, unspools the transformation of its heroine Emma from a normal teenager to a clever, but desperate, survivor of German occupation.
Emma's talent for baking puts her in proximity to occupying soldiers and helps her develop an intricate web of bartering that keeps her hungry neighbors fed throughout the occupation.
Kiernan spoke with Vermont Edition about how his new novel explores pragmatism, cunning and faith in the civilian experience of World War II on the eve of D-Day.
Listen to the interview above. A condensed version of the interview was broadcast on Vermont Edition on Wednesday, June 14, 2017; rebroadcast at 7 p.m.
Martha Redbone is one of the most vital voices in American Roots music. A multi award-winning musician, she is celebrated for her tasty gumbo of roots music, embodying the folk and country sounds of her childhood in the Appalachian Mountains of Kentucky mixed with the eclectic grit of her teenage years in Brooklyn. With her gospel-singing father’s voice and the spirit of her Cherokee/Shawnee/Choctaw mother’s culture, Redbone broadens the boundaries of Americana, embracing folk, country, Piedmont blues, gospel, bluegrass, soul, and traditional American Indian music. Her latest album, "The Garden of Love—Songs of William Blake," was produced by Nitty Gritty Dirt Band founder John McEuen, and her album "Skintalk" is recognized as an example of contemporary Native American music in the permanent library collection at the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian. She was awarded a National Artist Fellowship in 2015 by the Native Arts and Cultures Foundation.
The World Cup promises another healthy offering of international drama and a fresh batch of upcoming superstars ready for a move to the 'next-level'.
Liverpool, Manchester United and Arsenal have all been linked with superstars from around the globe, but all run the risk of the stars' prices skyrocketing after the tournament.
Nabil Fekir looks set to take Russia 2018 by storm with France, while United fans will be casting a keen eye over Fred amid constant transfer speculation.
Senegal boast two impressive young talents who are ready to burst onto the scene and follow in the footsteps of compatriot Sadio Mane.
Take a look through the gallery to reveal the World Cup players who could be set for major transfer deals after the tournament.
Crews are responding to a home in Watauga County Wednesday afternoon after the house collapsed due to flooding and mudslides.
The incident happened around 6 p.m. in the 200 block of Pine Ridge Road in the Heavenly Mountain subdivision.
According to Watauga County Emergency Management, multiple emergency rescue crews are headed to the scene. Officials have not confirmed if anyone was inside the home at the time and if there are any injuries.
This story will be updated as we receive more information.
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March 19 (UPI) -- Bell Helicopter has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Navy for three Bell 407 variant commercial airframes in support of the MQ-8 Fire Scout unmanned aerial system.
The deal, announced Friday by the Department of Defense, is valued at more than $9.8 million under the terms of an indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract.
The agreement between Naval Air Systems Command and Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. enables the company to provide up to three Bell 407 variant commercial airframes and associated Bell 407 unique components, the Pentagon said.
Additionally, the contract will provide for preservation and storage of the MQ-8 Fire Scout, a Northrop Grumman-manufactured unmanned autonomous helicopter used for reconnaissance, aerial fire support and other naval missions.
Work on the contract will occur in Ozark, Ala., and is expected to be complete in December 2020.
No funds will be obligated to Bell Helicopter Textron Inc., at time of award, the Pentagon said.
Italy is not alone in Europe - even Germany is facing stagnation, but recent elections hold some hope for the future.
In the eleventh episode of Seeking Alpha Interviews, LilaMax's Jane King sits down with Seeking Alpha author John Mason, who is fresh off a 17 day trip to northern Italy and in the midst of writing a book on the EU, to discuss the state of affairs in Italy and in Europe in general.
Italy is not the power it once was after World War II. There's a net outflow of university students - most are travelling abroad for education and job opportunities. Homeowners in Venice and Lake Como are taking advantage of the sharing economy and renting out their homes on Airbnb (Private:AIRB). While fears of a EU disintegration are real, the hope is leaders are creating enough momentum to get France, Italy and Germany to move in sync and work out pragmatic solutions to the myriad problems facing the Union.
The 6th seeded Central Missouri women’s basketball team is headed to Division II Final Four after handing 3rd seeded Lubbock Christian University 72-62 in Sioux Falls, SD. Four players scored in double figures, led by Morgan Fleming who finished with 16 points. The Jennies will next play Wednesday to earn a spot for a national title.
Lubbock jumped out to a 12-6, but both teams stayed within three points of each other from the 4:09 mark of the first quarter until a three-pointer from Megan Skaggs gave UCM a 42-37 lead with 5:39 to play in the third. Lubbock cut the Jennies lead down to two on four different occasions, but UCM held off each charge.
The Jennies made 22 of 28 free throw attempts and outrebounded LBU 38-29.
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If you’re an introvert, you likely value your alone time . You think before you speak. You’d much rather socialize one-on-one than in a group. A phone call is probably your worst nightmare. But most of all, you are silently strong .
It can be tough to prefer to be alone in a world that values boldness and extroversion. But take heart, quiet types: Twitter has your back. Each month, we round up spot-on tweets that capture what it’s like to be an introvert. Scroll down for our latest batch.
Anthony’s Seafood Grill will host Brewer’s Night on June 19.
The event from 6-9 p.m. in the lounge at the restaurant’s Alderwood Mall location will feature specially priced featured beers, a raffle and prizes. Scuttlebutt Brewing will be the featured brewer of the night.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) -- Florida Gov. Rick Scott is going to approve a pay raise for state employees.
Scott will sign a bill Wednesday that includes $183 million that will be used to offer varying levels of pay hikes for workers.
Rank-and-file employees who currently earn $40,000 a year or less will get a $1,400 pay raise, and those earning more than $40,000 will receive a $1,000 raise. The legislation also authorizes 5 percent pay raises to state law-enforcement officers and 10 percent raises to judges, state attorneys and public defenders.
The bill includes changes to retirement and health insurance benefits.
Newly hired public employees will be placed in an investment 401(k) styled-plan if they don't make a choice within nine months of starting their jobs. Currently those employees are placed in a traditional pension plan.
Fresh off of its run to the national title game, Michigan used its recent on-the-floor success to land the commitment of top-40 wing Jalen Wilson. One of the most versatile wing prospects in America, Wilson selected the Wolverines on Wednesday night.
A 6-foot-8 wing who can complete a multitude of tasks on the playing floor, Wilson said a May unofficial visit to Ann Arbor played a big role in his decision.
“It was an amazing campus and the coaches are great,” he said. “They really want me to come in and be a wolf. That is what they say by being someone that comes in, leads the team, scores, plays on both ends and gets the offense the ball.”
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Oscar Mayer Wienermobile headed to Michiana
The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is headed to Michiana.
The iconic 27-foot long hot dog will be rolling into Warsaw on Friday, March 17 with Cookout Christian and Relish Rachel.
The Wienermobile will be at the martins Supermarket at 1150 Husky Trail from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Brown caught two passes for 18 yards in Sunday's loss to the Vikings to finish the season with 20 receptions for 124 yards and one touchdown.
When the Bears lost Zach Miller for the season with a foot injury, Brown became the primary receiving tight end for the team, though he only surpassed 24 yards once over six games. With Miller under contract for 2017 and Ben Braunecker returning for his second NFL season, it's unlikely that Brown can expect to see more than a couple targets in any given week if the Bears choose to bring him back for another season.
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Michaela Byers is a Sydney-based immigration lawyer, she told Michael Edwards that hampering the ability of skilled workers to work in Australia would be a foolish move by the Government.
She thinks the scheme should be 'tweaked' and reviewed to ensure there are no bad practices.
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ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) – Two Democratic state lawmakers from Manhattan are proposing a statewide ban on the ubiquitous plastic shopping bag and a fee on paper bags.
Sens. Liz Krueger and Brad Hoylman said Monday that their legislation is meant to encourage the use of reusable bags.
New Yorkers use an estimated 23 billion plastic bags each year, with many ending up in landfills or state waterways.
More than a dozen local communities in New York state have adopted bans or fees, but a 5-cent fee approved in New York City was blocked by officials in Albany last year.
Retailers could set the fee on paper bags at between 10 and 25 cents. Food carryout bags would be excluded, and people using food stamps or other food assistance benefits wouldn’t pay the fee.
No vote has been scheduled.
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PARIS (AP) — Police say a 13-year-old girl was killed and her younger brother received life-threatening injuries when a driver steered his car into a pizzeria east of Paris.
Authorities initially said the victim was 8-years-old, but later said she was 13. An official with the national gendarme service said her younger brother was among at least 12 people injured in the Monday night attack.
The official said the attacker was driving a BMW that he aimed at patrons of Pizzeria Cesena in the small town of Sept-Sorts, about 60 kilometers (36 miles) east of Paris.
The official was not authorized to be publicly named.
France’s Interior Ministry has described the man as apparently suicidal and said it does not believe his actions were linked to terrorism.
First SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket atop Launch Complex 39-A at the Kennedy Space Center comes to life with successful static hot fire test at 430 p.m. on 12 Feb 2017 as seen from Space View Park, Titusville, Fl. This is the first rocket to stand on pad 39A since the retirement of NASA's Space Shuttles in July 2011.
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Wittchow penned a one-year deal with Finnish team KooKoo on Monday.
Wittchow was taken by the Panthers in the sixth round of the 2011 NHL Draft following a four-year collegiate career at the University of Wisconsin. While playing for the Badgers, the defenseman tallied just one goal in 123 games, so its unlikely he would have offered much offensive upside even if he had made Florida's lineup.
LONDON, Feb 2 (Reuters) -
* Britain’s Eggborough coal-fired power plant will close after it failed to secure a capacity agreement in this week’s auction, the operator said
* “The power plant will continue to meet its obligations under the current capacity market contract, which runs through to the end of September 2018, but without a contract for future years it will cease to be economically viable to continue operations,” Eggborough Power Limited said in a statement.
* The power station was built in 1970 with an expected 25-year life span. It comprises four units and supplies 5 percent of the power in Britain, equivalent to powering about two million homes.
* A planning application is being progressed to develop a new 2,500 megawatt gas-fired power station (CCGT) at the site but it is expected that this would not be operational until the early 2020s. (Reporting by Nina Chestney; Editing by David Goodman)
Laboratory tests confirmed the presence of H5N8 avian influenza among backyard birds and at a poultry farm in two rural districts near the western town of Niort, the Deux-Sevres prefecture said in a statement.
The H5N8 strain of the disease is highly contagious among birds and has spread in a number of European countries since late last year. It is not known to be contagious for humans.
France has already confirmed more than 80 cases of H5N8 bird flu among domestic poultry, but these have been in southwestern areas far from the latest outbreaks.
The country, which is has the largest poultry flock in the European Union, was already affected by a severe bird flu episode a year ago in the southwest that led the authorities to suspend duck and goose breeding in the region known for production of foie gras liver pate.
Different strains of bird flu have also spread in Asia in recent weeks, leading to the slaughtering of millions of birds in South Korea and Japan and several human infections in China.
LAFOLLETTE (WATE) – The LaFollette Police Department is looking for a missing Campbell County man.
Roman Keith Wright, 42, was last seen at a home on Bethlehem Road in LaFollette on June 28. Family members say no one has seen or spoken with him since then.
Wright is 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighs 150 pounds. He has brown hair and brown eyes and usually wears a goatee and mustache.
Anyone with information on Wright’s whereabouts is asked to call the LaFollette Police Department at (423) 562-8331.
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Police arrested eight residents and merchants in the Old City of Jerusalem on Tuesday on suspicion of not preventing a crime following the murder of Adiel Kolman in the Arab Quarter on Sunday.
According to the police, the detainees, aged 15-67, "noticed the incidents and did not act to prevent and /or minimize the harm to the murdered civilian."
Two of the detainees were released after interrogation. The other six were brought to the court to extend their remand.
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Dear Editor,
Friends of the Cutler Memorial Library thanks all those local businesses who contributed plants and other garden-related merchandise to our recent Plant and Book Sale: Cate Farm, East Hill Tree Farm, Hannaford’s, Littlewood Farm, Montpelier Agway, Peak Hydroponics, Plainfield Hardware, Price Chopper, Shaw’s, and Walmart. A special “shout out” to Single Gate Farm and to Jacqueline Soule, who each donated a door prize.
Thanks also to all the community members who shared plants from their gardens with us, and to all those who attended the event. You all helped us raise nearly $1500 to support the activities of the Cutler Memorial Library!
Laura Zeisel
Plainfield
Janice Woods had a vision. And now, thanks to her efforts in uniting various organizations, residents of Upper Sandusky have a much nicer view.
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× Police: Man admits to starting house explosion; faces aggravated arson, arson charges
AKRON, Ohio — Warrants have been taken out against a man who was injured in a house explosion in Akron last week.
According to municipal court records, charges listed against Rodney Hylton are aggravated arson, which is a first-degree felony, and arson, which is a fourth-degree felony.
Hylton lived at the property on Courtland Ave. that exploded last Tuesday. The explosion leveled the home and could be heard for miles.
He suffered serious injuries and is still in the hospital.
According to a police report, Hylton admitted to turning on the gas burners of the stove and taking the gas cap off the gas line in the basement that was used to supply the old gas hot water heater. He said it was done in an attempt to harm himself.
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PALATINE, Ill., May 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The new 29th annual Weber GrillWatch™ Survey reveals that of those who have given a grill as a gift, Father's Day tops the list as the number one special occasion to do so at 35 percent, followed by birthdays (25 percent), house warming parties (18 percent) and Christmas (16 percent).
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Charges have been filed in Ohio and Pennsylvania courts against an Ashtabula, Ohio man who remains held in the Mercer County Jail on $500,000 bond. According to Ashtabula Municipal Court records, charges of kidnapping and auto theft have been filed against 46-year-old John Bove, who was arrested after a car chase and foot pursuit in Sharon, Pennsylvania on Thursday.
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“Following recent media speculation, we are surprised to read news reports containing rumours, alleging that First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) conducted transactions with the intent to manipulate the Qatari riyal. FAB conducts its business in accordance with the highest professional standards and complies with the laws and regulations of the jurisdictions in which it operates. FAB categorically refutes these rumours.
FAB maintains strong working relationships with regulators across the globe and continually engages in constructive dialogue to ensure full compliance with the latest legal and regulatory requirements. This ongoing commitment is a cornerstone of FAB’s operations and a key factor in our ability to enable clients and partners to grow stronger.”
A Glades County man was sentenced Friday to more than 17 years in prison for his part in the rape of a teen.
Joshua Dale Bryan, 22, faces 17 and a half years after his conviction on two counts of sexual battery. He'll then be placed on 12 years of sexual offender probation.
Bryan was convicted last month in the 2013 case, which accused him and another man, Timothy Alexander, of raping a 16-year-old girl on a party bus in Hendry County.
Former firefighter Alexander, 35, was sentenced in June to 30 years in prison.
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Reggie Jackson scored 27 points, Andre Drummond finished with 25 points and 18 rebounds and the Detroit Pistons wore down the depleted Miami Heat for a 107-98 victory Sunday night.
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Authorities say a Florida couple left a boy alone in a trailer for about two months.
The Pensacola News Journal reports that 34-year-old Jennifer Nichols and 32-year-old Joshua Sanders were arrested Nov. 30 and charged with child neglect. Officials didn’t say how old the boy was or how he was related to Nichols or Sanders.
A woman told Escambia County deputies she began renting the trailer to the couple at the beginning of September. She eventually realized that the child was living there alone, though the couple would occasionally bring him food and money. The woman told investigators when she contacted the couple, Sanders told her it was not her problem as long as he paid the rent.
Nichols and Sanders remained jailed Monday. Jail records didn’t list an attorney.
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Skaters at Nathan Phillips Square enjoyed the winter-like weather Monday afternoon as the City of Toronto prepares for the first major snowfall of the season.
About Manx Decaf - Port Erin
Manx Decaf are monthly cafes for those who have dementia or memory problems, their relatives and carers to meet, socialise and receive support. The aim is to provide a social environment in an informal setting as well as a place where anyone can come to get information on dementia and other memory problems. Manx Decaf is now a charity run by volunteers but was originally set up by Community Mental Health professionals and retains the link to these professionals who offer advice, guidance and support to people at the cafe.
There are on the Tribune-Star story from 11 hrs ago, titled Margaret Ave. groundbreaking Tuesday. In it, Tribune-Star reports that:
Terre Haute officials and representatives of the Indiana Department of Transportation are scheduled to conduct a groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday for the next phase of the city's Margaret Avenue reconstruction project. The event is scheduled for 2 p.m. near Wolfe's Auto Auction.
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Caitlin McHugh, John Stamos’ fiancee, had thousands of dollars worth of jewelry stolen, according to the Beverly Hills Police Department.
The pregnant McHugh reported the burglary from her Beverly Hills Hotel room Friday night, police said.
Detectives say the burglar accessed the unoccupied room by an unknown means and stole about $165,000 worth of jewelry.
The burglary comes before McHugh and Stamos’ wedding, which is scheduled for this weekend, TMZ reported.
This case comes on the heels of numerous other celebrity burglaries in the Beverly Hills and San Fernando Valley areas, including star boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr., rap artist Niki Minaj and Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig.
Mayor Eric Garcetti said there is no connection between these burglaries, according to a March 2017 Los Angeles Times report. Officials are still unsure if there is any link.
Anyone with information about Friday’s burglary is asked to call the Beverly Hills Police Department Detective Bureau at 310-285-2158.
The holidays are around the corner and the Toys for Tots campaign, organized by the United States Marine Corps, is now underway.
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Birmingham City say they will look to appoint a new manager ‘within the next few days’ after Gianfranco Zola resigned.
The Italian won just two of his 24 matches at the St Andrew’s helm before deciding to call it a day after today’s 2-0 defeat against Burton Albion.
Zola appointed his own staff upon arriving at B9 and their futures are yet to be resolved.
The statement is in full below:
"The futures of Gianfranco’s backroom team – Pierluigi Casiraghi, Gabriele Cioffi, Kevin Hitchcock, Andrea Caronti and Sebastiano Porcu – will be decided in due course.
"Birmingham City would like to place on record their thanks to Gianfranco for his efforts.
"The club will seek to appoint a new manager within the next few days.
"No further comment will be made at this time."
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New York rapper Busta Rhymes went after President Donald Trump at Sunday night's Grammy Awards, calling him "President Agent Orange." News coverage of the incident has conveniently left out the fact that the rapper believes white people by their nature are devils.
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Mrs. Jarvis’ Pre K Blue Room at Sacred Heart School in Troy celebrates the letter “P” with puppets.
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DALLAS (AP) — Authorities say police in Dallas have captured a 35-year-old suspect in the fatal shooting of three people in a Houston home.
Jeffery Noble was booked late Sunday into the Dallas County jail and is being held on a charge of capital murder. Online jail records don’t indicate whether he has an attorney.
The Harris County sheriff’s office on Monday confirmed Noble’s arrest but didn’t offer details.
Investigators say Noble was seen leaving the scene of Friday’s shooting.
Authorities identified the victims as 67-year-old Robert Sciandra, 22-year-old Jessica Sciandra and 25-year-old Jordan Michael Collier. The relationship between Robert and Jessica Sciandra wasn’t immediately clear.
Another woman was able to escape the home and told a neighbor to call 911.
In a quieting animation, the gently insightful School of Life explains the vital importance of knowing how to calm and soothe ourselves in a crisis, much in the way were were soothed as infants or in the same manner in which we would soothe another person who may be experiencing a crisis.
Soothing is one of the kindest gestures that humans ever perform for one another. It must lie close to the core of love – and is what can make the difference between a desire to die and the capacity to endure….Awkwardly, it tends to be very hard to soothe ourselves unless we have first – usually in childhood – been properly soothed by someone else.
The Hartford FInancial Services Group, Inc., a Fortune 500 investment and insurance firm also known as "The Hartford", plans to consider pricing cyberinsurance rates for some customers based on how secure Microsoft says their Office 365 setting are.
Microsoft recently announced that it will be scoring some of its commercial customers' Office 365 security settings.The idea is to encourage organizations to bolster their cyber defenses against hacks on the popular email and productivity platform.
That is the opinion of Sky Sports pundit and former Premier League goalkeeper Shay Given.
Salah has had a dream debut campaign for Liverpool since joining from Roma last summer.
The Egyptian has scored 41 goals in all competitions for the Reds, with 31 of those coming in the Premier League.
His form has led to some reports linking him with a move away from Anfield already, with Real Madrid one of the clubs said to be interested.
Investigators confirmed one woman was killed, and a man is in the hospital following an explosion in Cherokee County.
Investors face a ‘warped wall’ in the U.S. stock-market rally
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An Army general has been sent to the island to command the government's relief operation, and Congress has set aside billions of dollars for hurricane relief.
× Elderly man dies after farm tractor accident in Lower Chanceford Township
LOWER CHANCEFORD TOWNSHIP, YORK COUNTY, Pa.–An elderly man who was thrown from his farm tractor in York County on Friday has died.
Elmer Sueck, 86, of Airville died Tuesday morning at York Hospital from injuries he received as a result of the accident.
Sueck was operating a farm tractor on Friday afternoon when he hit a 4 to 5 foot embankment, causing the tractor to roll over, according to the York County Coroners office. Sueck was thrown off the tractor and into a nearby creek, authorities said.
Sueck’s death was caused by trauma to his chest, investigators said.
There will be no autopsy.
In this this photo taken Monday, July 2, 2018, and provided by Darren Lewis, a wildfire burns near Strawberry Reservoir, Utah. The fire is threatening a cabin that Lewis and his extended family planned to spend the Fourth of July at in the Utah wilderness built nearly 50 years ago by his father and uncle. Instead, Lewis and his family will spend the holiday nervously waiting to hear if a half century of family memories go up in smoke. (Darren Lewis via AP)
BUENOS AIRES, April 24 (Reuters) - Argentina received 32 bids from 10 consortia to carry out road projects through public-private partnerships (PPPs), a government official said in a presentation on Tuesday.
A total of 26 bidders for the six road projects included seven foreign and 19 Argentine companies, including a unit of Argentine engineering firm Techint Group together with Spain’s Acciona Concesiones, and a unit of Portugal’s Mota Engil together with two Argentine firms. The projects are the first of a wave of nearly $30 billion in planned PPP infrastructure investments. (Reporting by Maximiliano Rizzi Writing by Luc Cohen)
The Ottawa Citizen cited a book written by Stanley Hamilton and Robert Heinkel, two finance professors at the UBC Sauder School of Business, for a story about pension funds.
The Role of Real Estate in a Pension Portfolio included a key conclusion about real estate assets and pension funds.
Theresa May is due to make a statement in Downing Street at 11.15am amid speculation the Prime Minister could call an early general election.
Mrs May is scheduled to make her statement immediately following a meeting of her Cabinet.
Downing Street is yet to comment on what Mrs May will say but statements outside Number 10 are highly rare and usually reserved for only the most significant announcements.
The last time Mrs May spoke to the nation in front of the famous black door was after she succeeded David Cameron as PM.
YOU WANNA GO FOR A RIDE? Watching Grown Men Downhill Race In Barbie Jeeps Is The Best Kind Of Bedlam
We're ready to lobby the Olympic Committee because this is far and away our new favorite sport.
Julia Basso hit a game-winning two-run single in the bottom of the seventh inning to give St. Joseph a 5-4 victory over Fairfield Warde on Monday.
Cami Heintz had three hits for the Cadets (3-4, 3-1 FCIAC).
Hanna Errico and Jo Hillman each had two hits.
Warde’s Katie Goodchild had two hits and scored two runs.
Sophia Sancho had two hits and two RBIs.
Olivia Vadas struck out 11 batters.
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NEW YORK (AP) -- Roseanne Barr is partly blaming Ambien for the tweet that led to her show's cancellation, but the maker of the insomnia drug quickly retorted that "racism is not a known side effect."
Hours after ABC axed her show for her offensive tweet about former Obama adviser Valerie Jarrett -- and quickly breaking a promise to stay off Twitter -- the comedian was back on the social media platform.
She urged people not to defend her and said of her Jarrett tweet that she was "ambien tweeting" at 2 a.m.
That led to the response on Twitter by the drug maker Sanofi.
March 28 Guangzhou R&F Properties Co Ltd :
* On 28 March 2017, company entered into Second Commitment Letter
* Company agreed to provide a corporate guarantee in favour of bank for 25% of repayment obligations of borrower
* Loan will be used by borrower to finance construction cost of its property project in Tianjin
* Deal for principal amount of RMB3.0 billion
* Borrower is Tianjin Jinnan Xincheng Real Estate Development Co Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
March 30 Universal Vision Biotechnology Co Ltd :
* Says it revises the issue price of the 10 million new shares is T$22 per share
* Says latest plan was disclosed on Nov. 8, 2016
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Enter below for your chance to win a pair of passes to see an advance screening of Jumanji on Monday, December 18, at Pacific Theaters at The Grove​.
In this brand new adventure, four teens discover an old video game console and are sucked into the world of Jumanji. Will they get out, or be stuck forever? Find out! Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, starring Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black and Kevin Hart, hits theaters December 20th
Crafty Cow’s relatively new Bay View location (2675 S. Kinnickinnic Ave.) features more burgers than you can shake a stick at alongside 16 craft beer taps.
The burgers, delivered Juicy Lucy style—that is to say, cheese-stuffed and drippy and decadent—are more often than not stacked with compelling ingredients that meld well. Take, for instance, the Twice Baked ($9), which is stuffed with bacon and white cheddar and topped with house ranch chips, bacon dust sour cream and carmelized onions.
It’s savory as all get out and satisfyingly answers the age-old question: “What if you took the elements of a baked potato but, like, put them on a burger instead?”
Another great option comes in the form of a Gouda-stuffed burger topped with beer-battered onions, peppered bacon and butter ($9)—an ecstatic treat. Their tasty fries aren’t served de facto as a side, but a small order ($3) split between a couple of people was plenty.
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The province says water has receded on the Mathilda Road in Middle River near Bathurst, N.B. The New Brunswick government is advising residents that only the Jemseg area on the St. John River is expected to have water levels above the flood stage this week. Other parts of the province are expected to have water levels below the flood stage, even with Environment Canada forecasting about 10 mm of rain for Thursday and a mix of rain and snow for Friday.
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Dominic Fragman plays guitar, drums and sings simultaneously on the Rush classic Tom Sawyer!
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New Delhi: In yet another sign of humanity, Sushma Swaraj has assured of granting visa to a Pakistani woman, suffering from cancer for her treatment in India.
Faiza Tanveer, Pakistani national is suffering from cancer. Faiza requested Sushma Swaraj to grant her medical visa, saying India should provide her assistance to celebrate its 70th Independence Day.
In Twitter, Faiza posted,”Ma’am you are mother for me. Please grant me visa as India is about to celebrate its 70th Independence Day. Please help me thankyou.”
Swaraj, informing about her medical visa tweeted in response, “Thanks for your greetings on India’s Independence day. We are giving you the visa for your treatment in India.”
Faiza Tanveer is suffering from Ameloblastoma, basically an oral tumour which is aggressive in nature.
Lonzo Ball Will Be Better Than Steph Curry!!! ... Dad Says
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Comparing Steph Curry to UCLA star Lonzo Ball is insulting ... to Lonzo anyway ... that's according to Ball's dad, LaVar, who says his son is going to be BETTER THAN CURRY ... the 2 time NBA MVP.
A lot of NBA analysts say Lonzo's ability to shoot from deep, pass and finish make him a 6'6" version of Curry, but when TMZ Sports talked to the eldest Ball he shot the comparisons down.
"You can't compare my boy to anyone," ... adding, "He's gonna be better than Steph Curry in the NBA!"
Just as a reminder ... Curry has won the last two NBA MVP's and is currently averaging nearly 25 points and 6 assists in the toughest basketball league on the face of the planet.
Listen, we'd doubt Mr. Ball, but he's got one son who's scored 72 points in a high school game, another who's scored 92, and one who just might be the best player in college basketball.
So, it's obvious he knows something we don't.
(AP) – Two people have been arrested in clashes between Maldives police and opposition supporters who were urging the government to obey a Supreme Court order to release a group of nine political prisoners.
Hundreds of people gathered in Male, the capital, a day after the court’s decision that the dissidents’ guilty verdicts had been influenced by politics. It ordered new trials for all nine.
A scuffle erupted when police asked the protesters to stay clear of a road. Police used batons and pepper spray to disperse the protesters. Earlier, the government fired the country’s police chief after his department announced it would uphold the Supreme Court verdict. An archipelago known for its luxury tourist resorts, the Maldives became a multiparty democracy 10 years ago.
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Agriculture Minister says the time to extend sovereignty over Ma'ale Adumim is now, and not to wait for new US administration. ► ◄ Last Briefs
Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager throws during batting practice before Game 1 of the baseball team's National League Division Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks in Los Angeles, Friday, Oct. 6, 2017. Jae C. Hong AP Photo
× Second teen dies after last week’s collision in north St. Louis
ST. LOUIS – A second person has died following a collision last week in north St. Louis.
The accident took place around 10:25 p.m. Thursday near the intersection of Halls Ferry Road and McLaran Avenue in the Baden neighborhood.
Police said a 2014 Hyundai Elantra was traveling south on Halls Ferry at a high rate of speed and collided with a 2002 Lincoln Navigator that was making a right turn onto Halls Ferry from McLaran.
The front seat passenger in the Elantra, 17-year-old Armani Hester, died at the scene. The driver of the Elantra and two additional passengers were taken to the hospital, as was the driver of the Navigator.
On Monday, a second passenger in the Elantra, identified as 16-year-old Demerra Randolph, succumbed to her injuries from the accident.
No charges have been announced. The investigation remains ongoing.
ISLAMABAD (AP) — A Pakistani court has ordered the arrest of a radical Islamist cleric over a violent rally last November in Islamabad where his followers demanded the removal of a minister over an omitted reference to Islam's Prophet Muhammad in a parliamentary bill.
The order was handed to the police on Tuesday to take into custody Khadim Hussain Rizvi, the head of the Tehreek-i-Labaik Ya Rasool Allah party, and bring him before the court on April 4.
Rizvi is accused of provoking violence and damaging public property when he and his followers camped out on the edge of Islamabad demanding Law Minister Zahid Hamid resign over the omission in the bill.
A police crackdown against the rally failed at the time, forcing authorities to reach a negotiated settlement with Rizvi. Hamid resigned.
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For 90 plus years the same family has owned and operated The Pic-A-Lilli Inn on 206 in Shamong, NJ. The "Pic" is famous for great wings, great beer and great memories.
Blaze at India firecracker warehouse kills 11
HYDERABAD, India (AP) — Police say a blaze at a firecracker warehouse in southern India has killed 11 people.
Police Commissioner V. Ravindra Said says the bodies were charred beyond recognition in Wednesday's fire in Kotalingala, a village in Telangana state.
The cause of the fire is being investigated.
Kotalingala is 200 kilometers (125 miles) north of Hyderabad, the joint capital of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh states.
India has a huge demand for firecrackers, which are used in religious festivals and weddings. There are fatal accidents nearly every year as people work in makeshift factories in the absence of proper safety standards.
In an interview with CBS Sports’ In This Corner podcast, WWE hall of famer Bill Goldberg spoke about if Hulk Hogan deserves a second chance after getting fired for making racist remarks several years ago …
On if WWE and fans should forgive Hulk Hogan: “Oh, that’s not for me to judge. I think everybody deserves a second chance. I think you put [Hogan] in the locker room and give him the floor and let him speak his mind. That’s what he deserves. Who knows what happens from there but it’s not for me to say by any means. I can just give you my opinion and say that he deserves the floor and who knows where it goes from there.”
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Multiple law enforcement agencies are working a riot at a state prison in Edgefield County.
A spokesperson with the Edgefield County Sheriff's Office confirmed that a riot is happening at the Trenton Correctional Institute.
Details are limited at this time. FOX 54 will provide updates as soon as more information becomes available.
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New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez said the nation's immigration enforcement policies should distinguish between the "various situations" of people living in the country illegally. Martinez: Immigration issues can't be lumped together ALBUQUERQUE - New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez said the nation's immigration enforcement policies should distinguish between the "various situations" of people living in the country illegally.
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BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — More than 450 people enjoyed the fun and free food at an annual holiday party thrown by a 100-year-old Vermont resident.
Anthony Pomerleau says he pays for the entire party each year in Burlington, with this year’s bill costing around $13,000. He tells WPTZ-TV he doesn’t mind the cost because he “was brought up the hard way” and wants to help the less fortunate with his money.
U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders helped kick off the first party 37 years ago when Pomerleau asked the independent senator, then mayor of Burlington, if he could throw a holiday dinner. Pomerleau says the party has fed at least 40,000 under-privileged children.
The centenarian also remarked on his age, saying “first of all, I’m 100 years old! Feels pretty good to be here.”
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Information from: WPTZ-TV, http://www.thechamplainchannel.com
NEW YORK, NY (WKBW) - Former "Sex and the City" star Cynthia Nixon says she'll challenge Gov. Andrew Cuomo in New York's Democratic primary in September.
Her announcement Monday sets up a race pitting an openly gay liberal activist against a two-term incumbent with a $30 million war chest and possible presidential ambitions.
In a video on Twitter, the public education advocate says "We want our government to work again."
Nixon in recent speeches has called on Democrats nationally to carve out a strong liberal identity instead of being merely the "anti-Trump party."
Nixon is a 51-year-old Manhattan mother of three and an ally of Democratic New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, who frequently clashes with Cuomo on various issues.
The 60-year-old Cuomo was favored 66 percent to 19 percent over Nixon in a recent Siena College poll.
Xavier Gonzalez was voted in as the new interim superintendent of the Robstown Independent School District during Tuesday's district board meeting.
Gonzalez will lead the district as the trustees continue their search for someone permanent. He said one of his main goals is to make sure the district has the resources necessary to grow.
"It's not about what we can do here, but we can provide for them so that they can do what they need to do to take care of the kids of Robstown," Gonzalez said.
Gonzalez recently retired as Chief Financial Officer for the Corpus Christi Independent School District.
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Add fiscal restraint to the list of losers in last week’s British election. Theresa May has already started bidding for votes in the next general election by abandoning the restraints on spending imposed by her predecessor, David Cameron.
The new spending is the result of the loose coalition agreement Mrs. May’s Tories have reached with Northern Ireland’s Democratic Unionist party (DUP). The best element will be a lower corporate-tax rate of 12.5% for Northern Ireland, equal to the rate in Ireland and competitive against...
Jacob Rees-Mogg has called on the Government to tear down tower blocks
The Old Etonian urged Theresa May to deliver what the people want as he called out the Government for being “wrong” on high-rise buildings.
Mr Rees-Mogg spoke of Grenfell Tower, where a devastating fire claimed the lives of at least 80 people, as he brushed off claims he was making a bid for Mrs May’s job job.
Writing for the Daily Telegraph, the popular backbencher described tower blocks as the “physical embodiment of socialism”.
He wrote: “The Grenfell Tower was not created because people chose to live in tower blocks, not because, from the Second World War onward, officialdom wanted tower blocks - despite opinion surveys consistently showing that the overwhelmingly majority of people want to live in houses with gardens.
Wednesday's storm has created a delay in delivery of this week's Advance. Some people may get a paper today in the mail, but almost everyone will receive their paper Friday.
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TWO men arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving have been released without charge.
The pair were arrested following the death of a man, 23, in Fareham on Friday.
The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene in Highlands Road between Stow Crescent and Gudge Heath Lane, following the collision at 12.06am. Two men aged 23 and 25 were arrested and questioned by police.
A police spokeswoman said: ‘A 23-year-old man arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving has been released from custody but remains under investigation.
‘The 25-year-old from Portsmouth has been released from custody but remains under investigation.’
Anyone with information should call 101.
FALL RIVER, Mass. (AP) – Massachusetts authorities say a man who threw a deadly punch during a bar fight last week has turned himself in.
The Bristol County district attorney’s office says 27-year-old Pholla Mao will be arraigned on a manslaughter charge Monday afternoon in Fall River District Court.
Fall River police had responded to a report of a fight at a bar early Friday. They found 37-year-old Bryce Sabol, and took him to an area hospital.
Sabol was then transferred to Rhode Island Hospital, where he died on Saturday.
Authorities say an investigation revealed Sabol and another man had gotten into a verbal argument that moved outside. As Sabol and the man fought, witnesses reporting seeing Mao allegedly approach Sabol from the side and punch him once in the head.
It wasn’t immediately clear whether Mao has an attorney.
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RALEIGH, N.C. — Authorities in North Carolina have accused a woman of filing nearly 300 insurance claims for cancer even though she didn't have the disease.
The North Carolina Department of Insurance said in a statement Tuesday that 60-year-old Susan Leigh Huebotter is charged with insurance fraud and obtaining property by false pretenses over $100,000.
The statement says Huebotter presented 287 cancer and hospitalization policy claims that were fraudulent. According to the arrest warrants, Huebotter made the claims between 2009 and 2017 without being diagnosed, treated or undergoing surgery for cancer.
Warrants say the false claims totaled $231,306.
Huebotter was arrested March 22 in North Carolina's Lenoir County and jailed on a $250,000 secured bond.
Online records didn't indicate whether she has an attorney.
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) - A University of Iowa benefactor has donated $5 million toward the renovation of Kinnick Stadium’s north end.
The university announced Sunday, during Outback Bowl festivities in Tampa, Florida, that Ted and Deb Pacha had made a contribution to the $90 million project. In October the Board of Regents approved the project plans, which include a second deck for seating, new restrooms, expanded concourses and improved concessions. The project is expected to be finished before the 2019 season.
Ted Pacha said in a university news release that he and his wife “have a great passion for the mission of Iowa athletics and are extremely proud to take a leadership role in the Kinnick Edge Campaign.”
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Tesla is hungry for cash — and it's no surprise why.
The electric car maker announced last week it plans to raise $1.8 billion through the sale of high-yield bonds. The move is the second injection of cash Tesla has sought this year. In March, it announced it was raising $1.15 billion in a convertible debt offering.
The reason Tesla's seeking all that cash? It's preparing to ramp up production of its new Model 3, its first mass production car. If all goes according to plan, the company will be producing 500,000 vehicles a year by the end of 2018.
But that's not all. The company is also finalizing locations for at least three more Gigafactories, which will produce batteries for its cars, and plans to open additional Supercharger stations and retail locations.
All that adds up. As we can see in this chart from Statista, Tesla plans to spend $3.50 billion during 2017 - a huge ramp up from last year's $1.28 billion.
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The winds aren't changing for Southern California's wildfires yet.
The fifth largest blaze in state history was threatening thousands of homes as it churned through coastal mountains amid persistently dangerous weather conditions.
Red Flag warnings for fire danger due to Santa Ana winds and a critical lack of moisture were extended instead of expiring Monday afternoon as was initially forecast.
The National Weather Service tweeted, "It doesn't get much drier than this," signaling that the dangerous fire conditions just aren't going away.
The wildfire has destroyed 683 homes and burned over 360 square miles of dry brush and timber.
SEATTLE -- Heart singer Ann Wilson’s husband has been sentenced after allegedly choking her twin nephews during a concert in suburban Seattle.
The nephews are the sons of Heart member Nancy Wilson, sister of Ann, and her former husband, writer-director Cameron Crowe.
Seattlepi.com reported Friday that Dean Wetter pleaded guilty March 9 to two counts of assault. He was sentenced as part of a plea deal to 364 days in jail, with all the time suspended.
Wetter will pay restitution, be on probation, undergo counseling and have no contact with the boys.
Court documents say the incident happened when then 16-year-olds were watching Heart perform in August 2016 and wanted to look inside Ann Wilson’s tour bus.
Documents say Wetter started yelling after they left the door open, allegedly punching one of them in the head and grabbing him by the throat.
When the other teen stepped in, Wetter allegedly grabbed his throat “and squeezed to the point he could not breathe.”
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30 May 2018
It’s hoped the first students could be entering the new Technological University for the South East by September 2019.
That’s according to Carlow TD Pat Deering, who attended the Public Accounts Committee meeting in relation to the progress of the merger of Waterford Institute of Technology and IT Carlow.
A major investment was announced for the merger last year.
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the van attack in Toronto still has no apparent link to a terrorist attack. (Photo by THE CANADIAN PRESS)
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says a Toronto man’s deadly rampage through city streets in a van still has no apparent link to a terrorist attack.
He describes the attack that killed 10 and injured 15 as “horrific” and “senseless,” adding all Canadians stand with Toronto today.
But while he says the investigation into the incident is still underway, he says there is no evidence to suggest there is a “national security element” to the situation.
The attack began Monday afternoon when a man allegedly drove a van down a busy stretch of sidewlk on Yonge Street in the city’s north end.
Toronto police have arrested 25-year-old Alek Minassian in the incident.
Minassian is due to appear in court later today.
The Independence Police Department welcomed Officer Thomas Wagstaff home and honored his sacrifice on Saturday.
Ronan Quinn (13) was last seen in Portarlington, Co Laois at around 8.30pm on May 28.
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And on it goes. If he believes this, he didn’t learn much in school or in the service. Leftism is not Americanism. What he is espousing is what Americans ran away from in 1776.
Mansfield Town’s seven-match unbeaten run in, a run which had taken them into the League Two play-off places, ended in disappointing style at Crawley Town on Saturday.
Goals from substitutes Joe McNerney and Ibrahim Meite were enough for Harry Kewell’s side to consign Steve Evans’ charges to a 2-0 defeat at Evans’ former club.
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DETROIT — Miami centre Hassan Whiteside is out for the Heat's game at Detroit with an illness.
Whiteside is averaging 14.1 points and 11.7 rebounds this season. Kelly Olynyk started at centre Saturday night for the Heat.
Detroit is not at full strength either, with rookie Luke Kennard (foot) and guard Dwight Buycks (illness) missing the game. The Pistons have been without point guard Reggie Jackson since late December because of an ankle injury.
Detroit is playing its second game with newly acquired star Blake Griffin.
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A driver has admitted her carelessness caused the death of a 90-year-old woman in a crash on Dartmoor.
Kassey Thomas, 47, said she had "a momentary lapse" of concentration which led to the death of Margaret Voce.
Thomas, of Orchard Meadow, Chagford, pleaded guilty to causing death by careless driving when she appeared at Exeter Crown Court, reports Devon Live.
The incident happened on December 7, 2016 on the A382 at Chagford, when Thomas was driving a Vauxhall Astra at Great Tree Park.
Mrs Voce died on December 29.
Prosecutor Sean Brunton said prosecution and defence were agreed the incident was a "tragic accident".
The case was adjourned until October 13.
Judge Erik Salomonsen told the defendant: “You will be given credit by the sentencing judge. You’ll be sentenced next week. The basis of the sentence will be you caused the tragic death by careless driving but that careless driving was a momentary lapse of concentration on your part.”
A pre-sentence report was ordered by the judge.
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Coach Gene Stallings sat down with Christina Chambers while at a special banquet to honor his 1967 Texas A&M football team Friday night in College Station. The former Crimson Tide and Aggies coach suffered a heart attack at the end of September, but he said he wanted to be their for his players being honored.
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Mexico's national security commissioner says respected journalist Javier Valdez was killed last year because of his work.
National Security Commissioner Renato Sales also said Tuesday at a brief news conference that the arrest of a suspect in Valdez's killing was achieved without force. The government announced late Monday that a Sinaloa cartel member known by the nickname "Koala" was arrested in Tijuana.
Weeks before his murder, Valdez interviewed Damaso Lopez, who had been Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman's right-hand man leading the Sinaloa cartel. At the time, Lopez was battling Guzman's sons for control of the cartel.
Valdez's colleagues and journalism advocates called on the government Tuesday to continue pursuing the mastermind of the May 15, 2017, slaying in the western city of Culiacan.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Incoming White House press secretary Sean Spicer is defending cryptic comments by President-elect Donald Trump that he knows "things that other people don't know" when it comes to allegations of Russian hacking.
Spicer tells Fox News Channel's "Fox & Friends" that Trump is getting national security briefings "on a daily basis" and "there doesn't seem to be conclusive evidence" Russians were behind the hacking of Democratic emails during the election.
Spicer also dismissed on Monday a report released by the FBI and Homeland Security Department supporting the accusations against Russia, calling it a "how-to" manual on basic cybersecurity for Democrats.
In an interview on NBC's "Today Show," Spicer said President Barack Obama only punished Russia after Democrat Hillary Clinton lost the election and that the recent sanctions were politically motivated.
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The ship recently underwent repairs to both main diesel engines and now must test them. The cutter will travel the Superior Front Channel and then enter Lake Superior through the Superior Entrance Channel. After several hours of testing in open water, the ship will return to homeport, retracing the path previously travelled. Every precaution will be taken to minimize incidental ice breaking outside the established shipping channels.
Georgia sophomore quarterback Jake Fromm suffered a small fracture in his non-throwing left hand earlier this week, but he won't miss any summer workouts, Georgia coach Kirby Smart told ESPN on Wednesday.
UGASports.com first reported Wednesday that Fromm suffered the injury in a freak boating accident Monday on Lake Burton.
Smart termed the injury as "insignificant" and said that Fromm had already resumed throwing. As a true freshman last year, Fromm led Georgia to an SEC championship and an appearance in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game, where the Bulldogs lost to Alabama.
Fromm finished with 2,615 passing yards, 24 touchdown passes and seven interceptions after taking the starting job away from Jacob Eason, who has since transferred to Washington.
The Bulldogs are also bringing in 5-star quarterback Justin Fields, who was ranked by ESPN as the country's No. 1 prospect overall in the 2018 signing class.
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I have no trouble remembering why I am voting for Albert Ewing, Jake Jacobson and Stephen Daniels to serve on the Eagle-Vail Metro District Board. I am voting for them because I remember 5A and the very worrisome debt burden it would have added. Additionally, I want to remember that my vote helped to elect three highly qualified, long-term residents whose commitment to Eagle-Vail is without question and whom I know will work tirelessly to keep Eagle-Vail fiscally sound.
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Airbus has completed the integration of Cheops (CHaracterising ExOPlanet Satellite), the European Space Agency’s (ESA) first small mission satellite that will carry out an exciting scientific mission, to define the properties of the planets orbiting nearby stars.
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Local parents returned from a weekend trip to realize they had been robbed. And, making it even more terrifying, whoever did it also took their children's Social Security cards and medical records.
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Chris Coleman has handed full debuts to all three of his deadline day signings.
Kazenga LuaLua is on the bench while Jake Clarke-Salter misses out with a hamstring problem.
Jonny Williams is also missing as he builds towards full fitness.
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Brevard school board speeds up security upgrades With money from the half-cent sales tax, the Brevard County school board is speeding up security projects. Check out this story on floridatoday.com: http://on.flatoday.com/2ssEevn With money from the half-cent sales tax, the Brevard County school board is speeding up security projects to install fencing, security cameras and remote-controlled locks at every school in the district.
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FILE PHOTO: Australia's pursuit team (L to R), Mark Jamieson, Matthew Goss, Peter Dawson and Stephen Wooldridge celebrate their gold medal at the track cycling world championships in Bordeaux, April 15, 2006.
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Australian cyclist Stephen Wooldridge, a former Olympic and world champion, has died at the age of 39.
Wooldridge won a team pursuit gold at the 2004 Athens Olympics and four world titles in the same event from 2002-06.
Cycling New South Wales confirmed the cyclist's death in a statement.
"Stephen was an inspirational figure in track cycling, particularly in his home state of NSW," the state governing body said in a statement.
"Cycling NSW's thoughts are with Stephen's family and his friends during this difficult time."
Dallas Stars goalie Kari Lehtonen , of Finland, blocks a shot as teammate Jordie Benn reaches for the rebound along with Nashville Predators right wing James Neal and defenseman Yannick Weber , of Switzerland, during the first period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. less Dallas Stars goalie Kari Lehtonen , of Finland, blocks a shot as teammate Jordie Benn reaches for the rebound along with Nashville Predators right wing James Neal and defenseman Yannick Weber , ... more Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg , of Sweden, celebrates after scoring a goal against the Dallas Stars during the third period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn.
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The company formerly known as Yahoo is paying a $35 million fine to resolve federal regulators' charges that the online pioneer deceived investors by failing to disclose one of the biggest data breaches in internet history.
The Securities and Exchange Commission announced the action Tuesday against the company, which is now called Altaba after its most valuable parts were sold to Verizon Communications for $4.48 billion last year. The Sunnyvale, California-based company neither admitted nor denied the allegations but did agree to refrain from further violations of securities laws.
Personal data was stolen from hundreds of millions of Yahoo users in the December 2014 breach attributed to Russian hackers. The SEC alleged that, although Yahoo senior managers and attorneys were told about the breach, the company failed to fully investigate.
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A house from the iconic disco film “Saturday Night Fever” is up for sale. The Bay Ridge dwelling appeared as the family home of dance aficionado Tony Manero, played by John Travolta. The neighborhood was featured prominently in the 1977 film, known for its Bee Gees soundtrack, sparkling dance floor and polyester-clad characters. The five-bedroom, two-bath home has been listed for $2,498,000.
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Golden Slipper favourites Sunlight and Written By have drawn ideally in gates five and four for the $3.5 million feature at Rosehill on Saturday.
Kind draw: Sunlight will go into the Golden Slipper as the favourite. Photo: AAP
Magic Millions winner Sunlight held her place at top of betting after draw, which delivered poor draws for Performer in barrier 16 and Estijaab in 17. It was the final piece in the puzzle for trainer Tony McEvoy.
“I wanted to get a good gate with her and she should be able to get the right run from five,” McEvoy said.
“We came here a bit worried about what we would draw and we can’t be happier.”
Sunlight won the Magic Night Stakes on Saturday then Written By went half second quicker in the Pago Pago Stakes and Grahame begg reported he has continued to improve.
The Colombian Ministry of Information and Communication Technologies and ProColombia showcased the country's advances in connectivity, digital content and IT during eMerge Americas, a two-day technology conference in Miami. The country had a stand where 26 Colombian digital entrepreneurs were able to meet with buyers and investors from all over the world, as well as network with other participants.
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The Nevada Department of Veterans Services has received a $46,000 federal grant to support adaptive sports programs for disabled veterans.
A spokesman said the bulk of the money will be spent in the northern part of the state. Sky Tavern, the ski resort owned by the City of Reno but operated as a 501c nonprofit, will get $25,000, and the city of Reno itself $16,000. Most of the remainder, about $3,000, will go to Las Vegas.
Some 50 disabled veterans will participate in a four-day winter camp program at Sky Tavern. Activities will include skiing and snowboarding among other programs.
Reno's Parks and Recreation department will use its funding for a mini camp for 30 disabled veterans and injured service members for a military sports camp featuring a wide range of activities.
In Southern Nevada, the Las Vegas Adaptive Recreation Department will provide support for some 230 disabled veterans including fishing, adaptive swimming and aquatic therapy.
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Jess Phillips on the absolute sexism of the “Absolute Boys” on the Left…
“They [the left-wing men] are the worst, the actual worst. Men said they supported better female representation but, when it came to losing their own jobs, they would say, ‘Oh, you mean me? But I am so clever. I’ve got so much to offer the world’. They are literally the worst.”
CAIRO, March 19 (Reuters) - Egypt expects gross domestic product growth between 5.3 and 5.4 percent in the third quarter of the 2017-2018 fiscal year, Finance Minister Amr El Garhy told Reuters on Monday.
The economy grew by around 5.3 percent in the second quarter, Planning Minister Hala al-Saeed said in February.
Egypt’s fiscal year begins in July and ends in June. (Reporting by Ehab Farouk; Writing by Nadine Awadalla; Editing by Sam Holmes)
OZONE PARK, Queens – One of the victims in a double shooting in Queens has died, according to police.
It happened at 104-35 124th St. around 4 a.m., police said.
Two men were shot as part of an attempted robbery in Ozone Park, police said. They were taken to local hospitals where one of them died.
The slain man is believed to be the first shooting homicide victim of 2017 in New York City.
The investigation is ongoing.
A Paranormal creature is on the lose in the office, so Captain Lafrey tries to get help. Unfortunately, the help she receives isn't the help she wanted.
Starting Tuesday at 8 a.m., the Barrels of Love project hopes to collect 50,000 non-perishable food items to support local food pantries and school backpack programs. The barrels and boxes will be available at Ingalls Harbor Pavilion for this combined effort of Morgan County industry, schools, civic organizations and other businesses.
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Highlanders and All Blacks star Ben Smith has a new nickname, coach Aaron Mauger revealed after his side's 55-29 pre-season win over the Waratahs in Queenstown last night.
Making his return to rugby after a sabbatical away from the game to end 2017, Smith returned for the Highlanders, losing a tooth in the process, with his teammates quick to dish out a new nickname, replacing the affectionate "Ben from accounts" tag.
"I think that's the second one (tooth) he's had this pre-season," coach Aaron Mauger told 1 NEWS.
"I think the boys are actually calling him Lloyd off Dumb and Dumber!"
"It came out over the speaker that one of the local dentists was going to look after him. He's a popular man, so hopefully he gets it fixed before too long."
All joking aside, Mauger also spoke about what it means to have his skipper back in action.
"It's been great to have him back."
"He's a pretty phenomenal sort of leader, he's a guy that just leads with his actions."
A Ryley resident’s cause has been taken up by the Elder Advocates of Alberta Society (1992) after he was forced to sell his house to pay a $4,000 bill from the village for painting his house.
Bill Yarmovich will have to move out of his house in Ryley within two weeks. The closing date for the sale is Feb. 21. He said this was done to pay the Village of Ryley’s bill, which could not be paid any other way.
Yarmovich had been ordered by the bylaw officer to paint his house. Yarmovich started to paint it but at 86 years of age found it difficult. He got a third of the painting completed after falling and breaking a couple of ribs.
He asked to have more time to complete the job, but the village got the house painted and charged him $4,000, including interest. He was also charged $180 for cutting grass.
Yarmovich was directed to appear at Ryley Village Council Feb. 7.
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Rain. Thunderstorms possible...mainly in the afternoon. High 79F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 90%..
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Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Areas of patchy fog. Low 68F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 40%.
There's still a decent chance of rain on Friday, especially if you live in our southern or eastern counties. There will be a little fog or drizzle after midnight.
Rain most likely in the bootheel, and Kentucky and Tennessee with a small chance in our northern counties.
Rain totals look to vary widely: from 2-3 inches in our southeastern counties to a quarter inch or less in our northwestern counties. Flash Flood Watches have been posted for parts of the Bootheel, Tennessee and Kentucky.
Highs will be in the 40s on Thursday.
Cloudy with periods of rain on Friday with highs in the upper 40s to low 50s.
Rain may end with a bit of wet snow on Saturday morning.
Christmas Eve looks to be the coldest day of the week with highs topping out in the 30s.
You might see a snowflake or sprinkle, but we will not have a white Christmas.
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Sussex County residents are speaking out against Allen Harim Foods' plans to debone chickens at their new corporate headquarters near Millsboro. Wochit
MONTREAL, QC -- Looking not unlike a lushly blue life form on James Cameron’s cinematic world of Pandora, the prototype of Michelin’s Visionary concept tire glowingly held center stage on June 14 at the tire maker’s Movin’ On global conference on sustainable transportation.
Michelin Group Executive Vice President of research and development Terry K. Gettys called the airless tire-and-wheel combination a long-term concept that represents nothing less than “a concrete demonstration of a system of solutions for the future of sustainable mobility.”
More specifically, it can be viewed as the sum of three key elements:
Renault's Jolyon Palmer joins Carlos Sainz, Valtteri Bottas and Fernando Alonso as the Briton becomes the fourth driver to pick up a grid penalty for Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix.
Like the two Spaniards, the Briton has taken on a new Internal Combustion Engine, MGU-H and Turbocharger, thereby incurring a 20-place grid penalty.
The engine change, which it is believed was a precautionary measure, has prompted fears that other Renault users, including the Red Bull duo, may yet encounter issues which necessitate similar engine changes and thereby penalties.
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EDITOR'S NOTE: This is the first installment in a series of stories provided by Norwalk Economic Development Corp. Executive Director Heather Horowitz, outlining the organization's forthcoming Conduit U program. A decade ago, the work of economic development organizations centered almost entirely around the concepts of building and land availability, business retention and expansion, tax incentives, and local utility capacity.
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Museum to host Tidbit Saturday
SHERIDAN — The Sheridan County Museum will host Tidbit Saturday this weekend.
Beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday, attendees can join the museum staff and volunteers to celebrate Earth Day.
Tidbit Saturday programs are geared toward children ages 4-10 and combine hands-on activities with history lessons.
The program is free, but those planning to attend are asked to reserve a spot by calling the museum at 675-1150.
The Sheridan County Museum is located at 850 Sibley Circle.
BEIJING, April 18 (Reuters) - China's Premier Li Keqiang said on Tuesday that market confidence in the yuan currency has significantly improved, Xinhua news agency reported.
Li also reiterated that China will keep yuan basically stable at a reasonable, balanced level, Xinhua said in a post on weibo, the country's equivalent of social network Twitter.
The yuan has stabilised this year due to capital outflow curbs and a reversal in the dollar's rally, after falling 6.5 percent in 2016 - the biggest annual drop since 1994.
(Reporting by China monitoring desk and Kevin Yao; Editing by Kim Coghill)
United Continental Holdings is set to report first-quarter earnings after the market close Monday.
Analysts had projected earnings of 38 cents per share on revenue of $8.38 billion, according to Thomson Reuters consensus estimates.
The airline operator has been at the center of a scandal that took place after the quarter ended.
Video of Dr. David Dao being dragged off an overbooked flight in Chicago sparked outrage, prompting an apology from United CEO Oscar Munoz. Dao's attorney said his client will probably pursue a lawsuit.
As of Monday afternoon, shares of United have fallen more than 3 percent so far this year.
This is breaking news. Please check back for updates.
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A.B. WON PAT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, GUAM and FRANCISCO C. ADA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Saipan — Cape Air, which operates the United Express service, has increased its fleet on the Guam-Northern Mariana Islands route.
Faasuamalie“We began using the third ATR aircraft within the past few weeks. The addition of the third aircraft will further improve the reliability of our current operations in Guam, Saipan and Rota,” Trish Lorino, vice president of marketing and public relations for Cape Air told . . .
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A prosecutor says a Michigan motorist accused of running down nine bicyclists, killing five of them, was driving well above the speed limit and didn’t apply his brakes until striking the first victim.
Kalamazoo County Assistant Prosecutor Michael Kanaby told jurors in his opening statement Tuesday that witnesses will testify they saw 52-year-old Charles Pickett of Battle Creek driving erratically before the 2016 crash.
Pickett is charged with 14 counts, including five each of second-degree murder and operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs causing death. He faces up to life in prison if convicted.
The Kalamazoo Gazette reports defense attorney Keith Turpel said the evidence isn’t enough to convict Pickett of murder. He said prosecutors must prove other elements, including Pickett’s state of mind.
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The interim leader of Ontario's Progressive Conservative Party says the Tories have just over 133,000 members — some 67,000 fewer than claimed by former leader Patrick Brown less than a month ago.
In an e-mail to the PC caucus obtained by The Canadian Press, Vic Fedeli says a check of the party's membership system this week turned up the discrepancy.
He says that within hours of Brown's sudden resignation on Jan. 25, party IT workers shut down the Tories' membership management system to protect member information.
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In media interviews on Jan. 12, Brown said the party's membership had swollen to more than 200,000 people across the province.
Brown resigned after CTV News reported allegations of sexual misconduct made against him by two women.
Brown vehemently denies the allegations, which The Canadian Press has not independently verified.
The Congress on Monday rejected as "entirely false, baseless and fabrication" a news report that Congress President Sonia Gandhi's daughter Priyanka Gandhi Vadra may be named the party's Working President.Congress spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala said the report was a "mischievous instance of fake news and unnecessary speculation".Senior Congress leader Anand Sharma said the news report was "laughable" and "planted"."This is laughable that the media takes planted news seriously. This is mischievous and a fabrication," he said."We reject it but let me caution the media, don't walk into a trap of planted news. This is to distract attention and focus from what is happening -- from the failures of this government, non-performance, non-deliverance, rising terror attacks and killings of soldiers and jawans."Mr Sharma added: "They don't want to discuss these issues and also what has happened in Gorakhpur ."
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Police forensic officers are in attendance at a house in Galliagh following the sudden death of a man this morning.
Stunned family, friends and neighbours looked on as officers carried out investigations at the house in Dundrean Park following the, as yet, unexplained death.
Local Independent Councillor Warren Robinson said he was shocked to hear of the death.
“It’s a tragedy for the family and my heart goes out to them,” he said.
Christopher Andre Orr, 39, 356 Halbrooks Road, Hartselle, and Ashley Brooke Parker, 32, 2213 Sorrento Place S.W., Decatur, were picked up by Decatur police at a gas station on U.S. 31 in Decatur. Orr was charged with two counts of distribution of a controlled substance at the scene, police said.
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Gravitational lensing occurs when a massive galaxy or cluster of galaxies bend the light emitted from a more distant galaxy.
This forms a highly magnified, though much distorted image.
This is because massive objects bend the spacetime around them, making light travel in a different path.
This theory was first proposed by Einstein in his theory of General Relativity.
Baylor football true freshman defensive tackle James Lynch was named an ESPN Freshman All-American on Monday. Lynch led all Big 12 freshmen with three sacks in 2017.
One of four to represent the Big 12 on the 26-man list, Lynch is the first BU rookie to garner such recognition since the trio of WR KD Cannon, DE K.J. Smith and LB Taylor Young were all honored in 2014.
In 11 games, the Round Rock, Texas native made 20 tackles, five tackles-for-loss, three sacks and recovered one fumble. Not only did his three sacks lead all Big 12 freshmen and rank second on the team, his five TFLs were second among all Big 12 freshmen.
BREAKING: I-696 CLOSED both sides right now at Coolidge. In an effort to stop a man from jumping off overpass, these trucks packed in closely. @FOX2News @1003WNIC pic.twitter.com/L6FQylV5kQ — Jay Towers (@JayTowers) April 24, 2018
More than a dozen tractor-trailers lined up beneath a Detroit-area freeway overpass to aid police trying to help a man contemplating suicide.Michigan State Police Lt. Michael Shaw said troopers received a call early Tuesday about the man standing on an overpass above Interstate 696 in Huntington Woods. As officers routed traffic away, they directed truckers to drive into positions to shorten the fall if the man jumped.Thirteen trucks lined the freeway as police dealt with the man. The incident lasted about four hours until he walked off to waiting officers and to seek medical help.Shaw says troopers typically work with truckers during such incidents, but it's unusual to have so many involved. He adds there are "many other options out there aside from taking your own life."-----
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One in three older Americans with Medicare drug coverage are prescribed opioid painkillers, but for those who develop a dangerous addiction there is one treatment Medicare won't cover: methadone.
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Cory Diaz will be at the West Monroe-Ruston game. Adam Hunsucker will be at the Carroll-Sterlington game.
Myanmar’s government has vowed to take action against police officers shown beating villagers in a video that has circulated on the internet.
Monday’s front-page story in the state-owned Global New Light of Myanmar newspaper about the Nov. 5 incident was a rare official acknowledgment of abuses taking place in the western state of Rakhine. The authorities have been conducting counterinsurgency operations there since an attack in October by unidentified armed men killed nine border guards.
Human rights groups accuse security forces of abuses against the Muslim Rohingya minority in Rakhine, including rape, killings and the burning of more than 1,000 homes.
Monday’s story, which cited the office of State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi and police, did not say what punishment the police might face.
Joy-Ann Reid contrasts the Donald Trump White House explanations of its priorities for deportation with reports of arrests for deportation of mothers of American children with no criminal records.
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On Friday, we celebrated the NHL playoffs by taking a look at some animated GIFs showing the growth of hockey players' playoff beards. Today, with baseball season fully in swing (can you believe we're more than two weeks in?) we're pulling out some GIFs with a longer-term view.
The folks over at betonline.ag pulled together these animated GIFs, which compact decades into seconds. Baseball careers can last quite a while and, as these images show, players can change a lot in a career.
Just check out Jayon Werth's transformation from clean-shaven Blue Jay into a caveman in Washington for proof. Then again, there's Chase Utley, who in 15 years in the bigs hasn't aged a day.
An album of their evolutions from wide-eyed rooks to grizzly veterans is below.
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TORONTO, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Canada’s main stock index slumped to a four-month low on Friday, with resource and marijuana shares leading broad based declines as higher bond yields pressured global equity markets.
The Toronto Stock Exchange’s S&P/TSX composite index unofficially closed down 254.89 points, or 1.61 percent, at 15,606.03, its biggest drop since May. All of the index’s 10 main groups ended lower. (Reporting by Fergal Smith; Editing by James Dalgleish)
The Trislander G-RLON operated on routes between Southampton, Guernsey, Alderney, Jersey and Dinard for more than 25 years until its retirement earlier in the year.
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Police responded about 9:30 a.m. to the Metro PCS store in the 1300 block of N. Lewis Avenue for a reported armed robbery. Police said an employee said a heavy set black male entered the store and showed a knife and took cash.
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BROWNSBURG, Ind. – Brownsburg police are asking the public to help them identify two men wanted for theft.
Officers say the white men stole change out of the coin vaults at the Brownsburg All-Pro Car Wash around 2:52 a.m. on Dec. 29. The business is located in the 1300 block of North Green Street.
The suspects were reportedly driving a white Chevy Blazer or GMC Jimmy SUV, with “B G Locksmith” on the back window and lettering on the side window that was unreadable.
Officers say there have been numerous reports on the west side of Indianapolis and Hendricks County with this vehicle and suspects.
If you have any information that will assist authorities, call Crime Stoppers at 317-262-8477(TIPS) or 800-222-8477(TIPS).
Firefighters rescued at least one person from a large fire at an old hotel turned into a home in North Whitehall Township, Lehigh County Tuesday night.
Firefighters Battle Fire at Old Hotel Turned Into Home in Lehigh County
At least one person was rescued during a massive fire at a former hotel that was turned into a home in Lehigh County Tuesday night.
The 2-alarm fire started at the old Rockdale Hotel on 1806 Rockdale Road in North Whitehall Township around 6:45 p.m. Officials say at least one person was trapped inside the three-story building but was rescued by responding firefighters. They have not yet revealed the victim’s condition.
The building was once a hotel but was later turned into a home.
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A South Cheshire railway station is closed for a fortnight while refurbishment works take place.
Congleton railway station is closed for two weeks from today (May 30) as Northern Rail carry out work on the station.
A Northern Rail spokesman said: "Please be aware that the station is closed from Wednesday May 30 for two weeks due to refurbishment works taking place."
Northern Rail services between Stoke-on-Trent and Manchester Piccadilly call at the station, and also provide the town with direct links to towns including Kidsgrove and Macclesfield.
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AIKEN COUNTY, S.C. (WJBF) – More than 2,000 people are waiting for public housing in Aiken County.
The Deputy Director of the Aiken Housing Authority says there’s not enough transitional and affordable housing in this are.
Without the needed facilities many people end up homeless.
“One of the things I try to emphasize is based on our current waiting list, we have over 1,500 individuals on our waiting list that’s waiting to be house and we can’t house those individuals within a one year time frame.” Chanosha Lawton, Deputy Director of the Aiken Housing Authority, said. “So that creates a bigger need for our community.”
City leaders are looking at way they can create more housing for homeless families.
Everett recorded 11 tackles (six solo) and one pass defensed in Sunday's loss to the Chargers.
Everett had a career-day Sunday, which included season highs in tackles and defensive snaps. The 25-year-old safety has flourished over the past three weeks with Montae Nicholson (concussion) sidelined.
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) – An Anchorage man suspected of leaving the scene of a fatal hit-and-run crash with a pedestrian has been arrested.
Anchorage police say 39-year-old Clyde Reynolds is charged with felony leaving the scene of an accident. Reynolds’ attorney was not listed in online court documents.
Police were contacted Monday by Reynolds’ attorney and Reynolds turned himself in.
Police arrested Reynolds in the death Saturday night of 24-year-old Jacob Askoak.
Police shortly before 11:30 p.m. took a call of a pedestrian struck near east Fourth Avenue and Boniface Parkway.
Askoak was declared dead at the scene.
Police on Monday asked the public for help finding a damaged Mercedes sport utility vehicle.
Police say they have recovered the vehicle used in the crash from Reynolds’ home.
'Is the temperature alright for you ma'am?" my Japanese attendant asks in a polished U.S. accent as he cheerfully heaps another pile of hot sand on my torso. Pleased, he pats down the sand - from my neck to toes - with his shovel, before inviting me to relax and enjoy my time inside this iconic Kagoshima attraction: the Ibusuki sand baths.
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Davis (forearm) recorded a single and an RBI across three at-bats in the Orioles' 5-4 loss to the Mets in Sunday's Grapefruit League game.
In addition, Davis logged six innings at first base in his first game action with the Orioles in over two weeks after the team held him out while he recovered from a sore right forearm. With an injection having done its part to reduce the soreness in his arm, Davis looks like he'll enter the upcoming campaign with a clean bill of health. Though he won't join the Orioles for their game Monday against the Tigers, Davis will instead play in a minor-league contest in order to pick up more at-bats than would be possible in the Grapefruit League.
Police responded to an accidental shooting that happened when a man was cleaning his gun over the weekend in Lawrence.
Police were dispatched to the incident in the 1400 block of Westbrooke Street about 11:40 p.m. Saturday, Sgt. Amy Rhoads of the Lawrence Police Department said in an email response to inquiry from the Journal-World.
Rhoads said that a man had been cleaning his firearm when it accidentally discharged. His injuries were not life-threatening, she said.
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CLOSE With WFAN host Mike Francesa retiring on Friday, here are some of his epic rants through the years. Time_Sports
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Legendary New York sports talk radio host Mike Francesa appears to be planning a comeback, just four months after his retirement.
On Tuesday morning, Francesa told Newsday, "It is time to return to WFAN."
Francesa, whose last show was Dec. 15, told the paper that he has been working with sports and entertainment agency CAA on a project that involves WFAN.
"I will do everything to work WFAN into an integral part of the project," he told Newsday.
Francesa's possible return was first reported by The New York Post on Monday. He was replaced by Chris Carlin, Maggie Gray and Bart Scott for the afternoon time slot.
Francesa added that the project will be explained "in the days ahead."
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In this edition of Mr. Griffin, GRIFF talks about the importance of people. If you know GRIFF, you know that he loves meeting new people, and has no problem chatting up a strange and making a connection. He talks about the fact God does things through other people.
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Often, when blessings come our way, they come in unexpected vehicles, like a person you didn’t expect to see, or someone you’ve never met. So, GRIFF cautions, be weary of that anti-people feeling, because you never know when someone unexpected will bring you a message from God. Check out this exclusive video to hear more in this inspiring message from “Get Up! Mornings With Erica Campbell.”
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FILE - In this May 20, 2014, file photo, New York Federal Reserve President William Dudley is interviewed by Peter Barnes on the Fox Business Network, in New York. In an interview with The Associated Press, Dudley indicated that the Fed will likely make an announcement at its September 2017 meeting that it is ready to start reducing its massive bond portfolio, a move expected to put upward pressure on long-term interest rates including home mortgages. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)
Speaking to newsmen, the state’s Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Geoffrey Ogbonna, who confirmed the incident, disclosed that the suspect would soon be charged to court.
He was then apprehended by villagers in the bush . Upon interrogation before he was handed over to the Police, Nwajei disclosed that he killed his mother because, he was annoyed with her because she told him that he is not a native of the Umuchagu Osokwa village. He denied collecting her blood for rituals.
JOHANNESBURG, April 5 South Africa's top court has dismissed an appeal by the department of environmental affairs to keep a moratorium on the domestic trade in rhino horn, according to court documents seen by Reuters on Wednesday.
Pelham Jones, chairman of South Africa's Private Rhino Owners Association which was one of the respondents in the case, told Reuters this meant that the sale of rhino horns was legal in South Africa.
A global ban in the horn trade, which is regulated by a U.N. convention, remains in place. (Reporting by Ed Stoddard; Editing by James Macharia)
Ynoa (shoulder) was transferred to the 60-day disabled list Tuesday.
Ynoa, who has been on the shelf all season, will now be sidelined until at least the end of May as he continues to work his way back from right shoulder inflammation. The move opens up a spot on the 40-man roster for Jace Peterson, who was claimed off waivers from the Yankees on Tuesday. A more concrete timetable for Ynoa's return should emerge once he's able to resume a throwing program.
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A road traffic collision has occurred outside Sheffield's Royal Hallamshire Hospital.
The crash happened at about 7pm this evening on Glossop Road.
Travel South Yorkshire tweeted that the road is blocked as emergency services are at the scene.
Buses are being diverted down Clarkehouse Road and Endcliffe Vale Road.
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On January 22, Mr. Pihelgas from Northern Credit Union presented a $600 cheque to the Girls club at École secondaire Saint-Joseph (Wawa). The girls club, under the supervision of teacher Mrs. Carole Bouffard, took part in a bake sale on December 15 to raise the funds. All money raised will be used by the club to organize a variety of activities focusing on personal wellbeing.
Five-time Tony winner Angela Lansbury and more stepped out for this year's Irish Repertory Theatre gala on June 13; the evening honored legendary music man Stephen Sondheim. Take a look at all the stars who stepped out to celebrate the Broadway icon!
FOREST — The February term of Scott County Circuit Court is underway and officials have released one of the first sentencing reports with a defendant receiving 30 years in prison.
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The power couple - Bollywood actress and the captain of the Indian Cricket Team, - have finally tied the knot.
Anushka walked down the aisle with Virat today in Milan, Italy, in a private ceremony.
The took place at a countryside resort named Borgo Finocchieto, one of the most expensive holiday properties in the world. The property is located in a small village called Bibiano - having a population of less than 100 people. It is in the region of
Reportedly, 'Virushka', as the couple is fondly called, will host a lavish reception in Mumbai in the coming weeks.
Sparks flew between the two during the shooting of a shampoo commercial in 2013.
The duo recently made headlines with a commercial for a traditional attire brand wherein they announced the marital vows for the new generation. Since then, the rumours of their impending had been rife.
When you think about the good that it can do for someone else, becoming a registered organ donor takes on a certain urgency and gravity. When you meet the families of those who donated their organs, you realize something else: Donating organs does not just offer a chance to prolong the life of the recipient, it prolongs the legacy of the donor as well.
LAHORE/KARACHI : Government and private educational institutions in Punjab and Sindh reopened from today (Monday) after winter vacations.
Reportedly, the attendance was poor on the first day of school after the holidays.
Winters holidays in Punjab schools were announced on December 24. According to some teachers, many of the students had gone outside their cities to spend days with their relatives in villages or other cities and they hoped that the attendance would improve in the next couple of days.
On the other hand, some private schools in Karachi violated directives of Sindh’s education department and didn’t open the schools on Monday.
However, only government schools have been opened where attendance was also recorded low.
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NATIONAL CITY (KUSI) — Authorities have identified a 62-year-old man who was struck by a vehicle and killed last week in National City.
Benjamin Ray Carrillo died from multiple blunt force injuries when he was struck about 2:20 a.m. on Aug. 6 while walking in the street in the 800 block of East 30th Street, the Medical Examiner's office said. Paramedics pronounced him dead at the scene.
Carrillo's name was publicly withheld for more than a week until his family could be notified. Officials from the Medical Examiner's office said he "appeared to be living a transient lifestyle in National City and San Diego.''
No other injuries were reported, and the crash remains under investigation.
SoCal Prep Legends Girls Athlete of the Week
Name: Savannah Pinedo
School: Alemany
Year: Senior
Sport: Softball
Noteworthy: Pinedo, a University of Chicago commit, hit a walk-off two RBI double, scoring the tying and winning run, during an (international tie break) inning against Kennedy (Granada Hills) to give the Warriors a 6-5 victory this past Saturday. Alemany (6-2) opens Mission League play this week.
What is So Cal Prep Legends? Standout athletes, teams, coaches and inspirational performers this high school season will be honored in an end-of-year SoCal Prep Legends show on KABC. For more details, visit socalpreplegends.com. Vote for this week’s local athletes as the fan favorites in all of Southern California at the same site.
VINITA, Okla. (AP) — A northeast Oklahoma jury has convicted a former teacher of sexually abusing an 8-year-old student.
The Tulsa World reports that the Craig County jury convicted 49-year-old Ronald Manners of one count of child sexual abuse.
Manners was a Vinita elementary school teacher whose wife ran a day care at the couple’s home.
Prosecutors say Manners orchestrated an opportunity to be alone with an 8-year-old girl in May 2015 by telling her mother to drop her off at the day care while his wife was away on a trip.
The child disclosed the abuse and indecent proposals to her mother and authorities. Vinita police arrested Manners about a month later.
Jurors have recommended a 25-year sentence for Manners. He’s being held in the Craig County jail until his July 9 sentencing.
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Someone vandalised Springfield School in Peace River.
RCMP say graffiti showed up on August 27, 2016. In a release on Tuesday, February 14, 2017, police requested information regarding possible suspects as well as any information on the “303” tag.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Peace Regional RCMP at 780-624-6677. If you want to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.tipsubmit.com.
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Last June, legendary drummer Carmine Appice unveiled an art collection in Chromadepth, bringing his rhythmic crafted visuals into the realm of 3D. The project, which was released to mark Appice’s 50th year making records, was more than a year in the making.
In this short video, Carmine discusses the creation of his art piece "In Space". The piece is part of his debut collection of artwork.
See the whole collection here.
Despite having published job openings back in March, Square Enix are still looking for potential employees to aid them in producing the highly coveted Final Fantasy VII remake, possibly boding ill for the title’s progress…
Square Enix are specifically looking for “battle planners” and “level planners” to aid in not producing a remake but what they are claiming will be a “new creation”, with such choice of words bound to have many quite concerned over what the final product will turn out to be…
The company has also noted that most of the development team from the first game has reunited for the remake and they are determined to try and produce a game that will “surpass the original”, making some wonder if Square Enix are taking into account what the fans want.
The Final Fantasy VII remake is in development for the PS4.
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Federal immigration authorities have formalized the practice of sending deportation agents to federal, state and local courthouses to make arrests, dismissing complaints from judges and advocacy that it instills fear among crime victims, witnesses and family members.
Wednesday's directive from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement said it will enter courthouses only to capture specific targets, like convicted criminals, gang members, public safety threats and immigrants who have been previously deported or ordered to leave. Family, friends and witnesses won't be picked up for deportation but ICE leaves a caveat for "special circumstances."
The policy, signed by ICE acting director Thomas Homan, says immigration agents should generally avoid arrests in non-criminal areas of the court, like family court and small claims, unless it has supervisor approval.
Karl-Friedrich Scheufele is co-president – along with his sister, Caroline – of Chopard, overseeing its watchmaking division. In 2015, he launched a separate horology brand, Ferdinand Berthoud.
"It’s a big responsibility being a standalone family firm. Today, there’s less than a handful of family-owned businesses of real importance in the watch and jewellery field, and recently, even Breitling was taken over by a fund [the company was bought by private equity firm CVC Capital Partners in April].
As one of the few independent family firms in the field, we offer the kind of service clients really appreciate. I was born in 1958, and my father [Karl Scheufele III, a German jeweller] took over Chopard in 1963, by which time it had dwindled to only five employees.
Brian Quick signed with the Redskins this offseason, where he's expected to compete for a roster spot as a reserve receiver. Quick could be the No. 4 receiver for the Redskins behind Terrelle Pryor, Jamison Crowder and Josh Doctson, and maybe playing with a capable quarterback in Kirk Cousins will help Quick fulfill his potential. He spent the first five seasons of his career with the Rams, and his best year was 2016 when he had 41 catches for 564 yards and three touchdowns on 79 targets. Keep an eye on Quick in training camp and the preseason, and he could be someone to monitor during the year, but we don't recommend drafting Quick in the majority of leagues.
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The Orchard has acquired U.S. rights to The Song of Sway Lake, the Ari Gold-directed pic that premiered at last year’s Los Angeles Film Festival. Rory Culkin, Robert Sheehan and Mary Beth Peil star in the jazz-inspired drama that Kew Media Group launched sales on this month in Cannes. The film is set for a September 21 theatrical release followed by a September 25 bow on VOD and digital.
Featuring original and classic songs, Sway Lake centers on a young man (Culkin) who plots to steal a valuable, long-lost jazz record from the lake house owned by his grandmother (Piel). His plan is derailed when his accomplice (Sheehan) falls for the matriarch. Grack Films’ Gold produced with Michael Bederman, Allison Rose Carter and Social Construct’s Zak Kilberg. Garrett P. Fennelly and Anne Bernstein are executive producers.
The Orchard’s Evan Morehouse negotiated the U.S. deal with Paradigm’s Benjamin Weiss and Derek Kigongo and attorney Orly Ravid from MSK on behalf of the filmmakers.
To help make some space in the filing cabinet, Tri-Cities Crime Stoppers is hosting a free shred event this weekend.
Crime Prevention Specialist Mike Blatman says the department deals with stolen identities everyday and one way to prevent this is to properly dispose of your personal documents.
“The items will be shredded right onsite. CI will be there to shred the material, so it is not going to be hauled someplace else and be shredded. You can actually sit around and watch it if you want to do so,” says Blatman.
Newsradio 610 KONA is a proud sponsor of the Saturday event, which will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the HAPO Credit Union in Kennewick off Clearwater and in Richland off Williams.
CNBC's David Faber discusses the news from Dow Jones that the Qualcomm board is meeting to discuss the fate of former Qualcomm CEO Paul Jacobs. Recode's Kara Swisher also weighs in.
March 19 (Reuters) - Fidelity National Financial Inc :
* STEWART ANNOUNCES AGREEMENT TO BE ACQUIRED BY FIDELITY NATIONAL FINANCIAL
* STEWART INFORMATION SERVICES CORP - CASH AND STOCK DEAL VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $1.2 BILLION
* STEWART INFORMATION - SHAREHOLDERS WILL RECEIVE $25.00 IN CASH AND 0.6425 COMMON SHARES OF FIDELITY FOR EACH SHARE OF STEWART COMMON STOCK
* STEWART INFORMATION SERVICES - ‍IF DEAL IS NOT COMPLETED , FIDELITY IS REQUIRED TO PAY A REVERSE BREAK-UP FEE OF $50 MILLION TO STEWART​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Priddy’s Geneal Store has been in operation since 1888. Today the store still sells many of the same things that it sold when it first opened -- candy, clothing, canned goods, seeds and even hardware.
It is a genuine general store and has always been a community gathering spot.
The third generation of the Priddy family is now running the business and they hope it can continue for many years to come.
Walker collected 24 points (8-19 FG, 1-9 3Pt, 7-7 FT), eight rebounds, six assists, three steals, and one block in 40 minutes during Monday's 108-94 loss to the 76ers.
Walker's field-goal percentage wasn't pretty, but his overall stat line sure was. The Hornets likely won't be relevant in the Eastern Conference playoff race for much longer, so fantasy owners should enjoy Walker's impressive production while it lasts. The next four games versus the Nets, Grizzlies, Mavericks, and Knicks are all more than winnable and promise to provide Walker with excellent opportunities to fill up the box score.
Rhun ap Iorwerth has announced he will challenge Leanne Wood to be leader of Plaid Cymru.
It means Plaid Cymru is the fourth Assembly party where a leadership battle will take place this summer.
Mr Ap Iorwerth, AM for Ynys Mon, said he has been encouraged by people from across Wales to stand against Ms Wood.
She is seeking another two year term but there have been calls from within the party for there to be a contest.
Nominations in the current leadership election close on Wednesday.
Adam Price has also threatened to challenge Ms Wood but she has rejected his suggestion of having a "co-leader".
Lobster is a heart-healthy protein choice with little saturated fat and no trans fat. It's also lower in fat and calories than pork, chicken, or beef. Throw in some avocado for a healthy, filling dish.
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Zoo Knoxville announced the birth of eight critically endangered red wolf pups. The pups, 5 males and 3 females, were born on Thursday, May 10, to mother Leah and father T.O. Knoxville is one of 43 breeding facilities in the U.S. for red wolves.
Public documents reveal that a second US financial services firm has withdrawn an effort to create exchange-traded futures (ETFs) tied to bitcoin. The letter, penned by REX president J. Garrett Stevens, indicates that officials at the US Securities and …
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66-year-old Istrouma class ring found in Georgia ball park
MILTON, Georgia – Residents of this Atlanta suburb are trying to find the owner of a 1952 Istrouma High class ring.
Residents said they found the ring in the baseball field at Milton High School over the weekend. They quickly posted on Facebook, hoping to reconnect the ring with its owner.
The initials J.A.R. are inscribed on the ring.
Quickly, people from Georgia connected with people in Baton Rouge and began an online investigation.
“I've … found a possible lead,” someone working with the people who found the ring in Georgia wrote in an email with WBRZ Monday afternoon.
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If his involving himself in his 12-year-old daughter’s cheerleading competion wasn’t proof enough that the retired Floyd Mayweather is bored, ladies and gentlemen we present to you, the #MayweatherChallenge.
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“The #MayweatherChallenge is when you’re really living it,” the unbeaten boxer explained on posts to his 22 million-plus followers on his Twitter and Instagram accounts. “You ain’t fronting and you ain’t lying to the people. When you’re really living the real lifestyle that you say you’re living.”
“We’re tired of people on social media fronting like they live a certain lifestyle when they really don’t,” continued Mayweather, who some believe was responding to the many money-centric posts of UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor of late.
“The only thing is though, Floyd,” Ryan Cameron says, “no one has the money you have. So WE CAN’T do the #MayweatherChallenge. Only you can!”
March 29 EXFO Inc
* EXFO reports second-quarter results for fiscal 2017
* Q2 earnings per share $0.02
* Q2 sales $60 million versus I/B/E/S view $60.6 million
* Q2 earnings per share view $0.06 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Sees Q3 2017 sales $58 million to $63 million
* EXFO Inc - Bookings attained US$55.9 million in Q2 of fiscal 2017 compared to US$59.7 million in same period last year
* Sees Q3 IFRS net results to range between a loss of US$0.02 per share and earnings of US$0.02 per share Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Kim Cattrall is tired of the criticisms. The 61-year-old Sex and the City star made headlines recently when there were reports that her demands led to the end of a third film installment of the franchise.
April 24 (UPI) -- A visitor to a Cajun restaurant in Texas captured video of some apparently escaped crawfish making a run for freedom in the parking lot.
Jennifer Traill said she was driving behind BB's Cafe in Pearland on Sunday when she came across a trio of crawfish making a run for freedom after apparently escaping from inside the eatery.
"Here is something you did not see every day," she wrote on Facebook. "I hope they make it. FREEDOM!!!"
Traill said there was a fourth crayfish that appeared to have been run over by a car.
It was unclear how the crawfish escaped the restaurant and whether their bid for freedom was ultimately successful.
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. - When you walk into the annex of the St. Lucie County Administration building in Fort Pierce, you're greeted by the smiles of the "Student Perks" work force.
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The Stonewall Democratic Club of Solano County will hold its February general membership meeting Thursday.
The meeting begins at 7 p.m. and be held at the Artiszen Cultural Arts Center, located at 337 Georgia St. in downtown Vallejo.
Meetings are held every third Thursday of the month.
Speaking on his LBC show, the former Ukip leader claimed Theresa May had misled the country into believing she would deliver the Brexit 17.4 million Britons voted for in June 2016.
Nigel Farage even admitted he fell for the Prime Minister's misleading tactics himself and felt "conned" on her Brexit promises.
The die-hard Brexiteer claimed Mrs May's Brexit plan would take seven to ten years to be implemented.
He said: “With all these concessions she’s making, it will effectively be Brexit in name only.
“And when she stands up today and says we’re leaving the Common Fishery Policy, the Agriculture Policy, the single market, she makes it sound like all of this is happening on March the 29th of next year.
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ED-NOTE – Interesting to point here that the Israeli press do not speak of the exemption made to the Jewish schools… As always, the usual suspects (i.e. the Jews) are behind it and, acting behind the scene, are using DEM MOOOZLEMS migrants (the useful idiots) to blame it all on.
In other European countries, the ‘migrants’ are being used to divert attention from the predation of the ECB, the destruction of our economies, of our standard of living, of our quality of life, of our cultural and archaeological heritage, the erosion of our civil liberties and the 666% kosherization and judaization of our nations and ‘values’.
Photos: Meet 77-year-old Nigerian superman who pulls cars with his teeth and eats bottles
This Akwa Ibom man said to be 77 years old performs amazing feats such as pulling a car with his teeth and eating bottles. Super Sampson, The World Sampson or Super Dragon, as he is called is so strong that he cannot be pulled down by 15 men. Check out photos from his show held…
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The DSPCA received over thirty calls about horses tied up with no access to shade or water on one day alone last week.
The charity says it's horrified to find people are still leaving pets unattended during the continuing weather.
It has received numerous reports about dogs being left in parked cars for long periods of time.
This week, one dog was reported to have been left in a car for over an hour.
In another case, inspectors had to take a dog out of a car as the owner was not present.
In a statement, the DSPCA said: "Animal owners need to realise the dangers that the hot weather can cause to their pets and other animals."
The charity added it had been "inundated with calls" about horses tied up across the city during the high temperatures.
Warm weather has continued across the country for almost two weeks now, with Met Éireann forecasting that the "rather exceptional spell" of weather will continue well into next week.
One million dollars has been awarded to a New Jersey company to operate a toll-free helpline for patients, caregivers and doctors using Ohio's new medical marijuana program.
According to Cleveland.com, Direct Success Inc.'s Ohio subsidiary will run the helpline from a call center in Bellefontaine.
The line does not offer medical or legal advice, but instead gives fact-based information about medical marijuana.
The helpline must be staffed from 7 to 9 A.M. Monday through Saturday, per the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy contract.
Direct Success Inc.'s CEO Cheryl McDaniel told Cleveland.com that she expects the helpline could expand to answer questions via text message, social media, online chat and via app.
Ohio is believed to be a first among the 29 states with medical marijuana problems to offer a helpline.
The state's medical marijuana program is expected to be fully operational by September 8 of this year.
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The U.S. District Court recently approved proposed amendments to its local rules and seeks comment from the bar and the public. The court announced that the 12 proposed amendments are available for public comment. The proposed amendments affect the following rules: L.R. Gen. 102, which concerns documents containing confidential information; L.R. Gen. 104, which concerns the ...
LAFAYETTE, Colo. (AP) - Police say they're investigating an allegation that a Colorado middle school teacher assaulted a student who refused to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.
KUSA-TV reports the teacher has been placed on paid administrative leave while officers look into the alleged incident, which occurred Thursday at Angevine Middle School in Lafayette, about 22 miles (35 kilometers) north of downtown Denver.
Police did not give details about the nature of the alleged assault.
Boulder Valley School District spokesman Randy Barber says district policy allows students to stand or sit for the flag pledge.
Barber identified the teacher as Karen Smith, a 20-year employee of the district who teaches physical education. No phone number could be found for her.
TORONTO – A rally is planned in Toronto today to protest the weekend violence in Virginia that saw one woman killed and nearly 20 others injured.
Demonstrators are expected to gather outside the American consulate to express their opposition to white supremacists.
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A car plowed through a group of people on Saturday who were protesting a white supremacist rally in Charlottesville.
A 20-year-old man is charged with second degree murder and other counts.
READ MORE: What we know about James Fields, man accused of driving car into crowd in Charlottesville
A vigil was held in Toronto Sunday night to remember the victims of Saturday’s violence.
A rally was also held in Montreal according to social media and local media reports.
The Morning Joe panel discusses Sean Spicer reaction to the Obama administration's sanctions against Russia, Trump's relationship with Russia and where it puts the American people.
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Lucknow Central Public School said good bye to the graduation students of 2018 on Wednesday June 27, 2018.
A celebration that included many memories shared for the students over the last decade and graduating students included Tyson Robinson, Spencer Robinson, Coby Schumackeg, Tika Kahgee, Terri Bateman, Amanda King, Raelyn Pennington and Alyssa Jones.
The students enjoyed food and refreshments following ceremony and later carried on to a party to continue the celebration.
Could the Cleveland Browns trade out of the No. 1 spot in the 2018 NFL Draft? A recent report from nationally syndicated radio host Dan Patrick suggests the Browns are willing to move.
Patrick mentioned on his Monday show the Buffalo Bills have called Browns GM John Dorsey with interest in moving up to the No. 1 spot in next month’s draft.
Dan Patrick says on @dpshow the #Bills have contacted #Browns about No. 1 pick in draft. Was reported over the weekend #Jets called before moving up to 3. John Dorsey said to call & teams are. — Daryl Ruiter (@RuiterWrongFAN) March 19, 2018
It’s an interesting development. The two teams recently executed a trade where the Browns sent the Bills a third-round pick for quarterback Tyrod Taylor. Buffalo would be trading up to secure Taylor’s long-term replacement now that he’s in Cleveland.
Buffalo holds two first-round picks, at 12 and 22. They recently traded up from No. 21 to 12 by dealing starting left tackle Cordy Glenn to the Cincinnati Bengals.
Polk County Sheriff deputies responded around noon to a Lakeland Electric employee being attacked by a pit bull on Fish Hatchery Rd. in Lakeland. The woman hit the emergency button on her radio and LPD and Polk Sheriff deputies responded.
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Amuru man cautioned over keeping protected animal species
The newly created Uganda Standards, Utilities and Wildlife Court has sentenced Dennis Omoni to a caution for unlawful possession of a tortoise. This after convict Omoni, a resident of Amuru District, pleaded guilty to a charge of being in possession of protected species, before Grade one magistrate Gladys Kamasanyu.
Omoni told court in Kampala that the tortoise which was found at his home had invaded his fish pond and it was disrupting his farming business.
However the Magistrate cautioned him never to endanger these protected species as he will be denying a chance to the young generation to see them.
BRADENTON, Fla. — Officials say the remains of two dogs awaiting cremation were stolen along with a freezer from a veterinarian’s office in Florida.
According to a Bradenton Herald report, video surveillance showed a man driving away from the Bradenton Veterinary Hospital last week with its outdoor freezer in the back of his pickup truck.
Office manager Kathy Richardson said she hoped the remains of two dogs awaiting cremation in that freezer would be returned. Staff searched garbage cans and dumpsters in the area, but they did not find the carcasses.
Richardson said the dogs’ owners were distraught to learn that the remains of their pets had been stolen.
Police are investigating the theft.
Richardson said the office had kept the freezer outside for the last three years.
× Semi crash closes all lanes of eastbound I-74 southeast of Shelbyville, driver dead
SHELBY COUNTY, Ind. – All lanes of eastbound I-74 are currently closed southeast of Shelbyville due to a fatal crash involving a semi.
It happened near SR 244 and mile marker 119. All lanes will be closed for at least two hours.
Indiana State Police say a semi rolled over and the driver has died.
Please seek alternative routes.
Lehtera will not join the team for practice Monday due to illness, Sam Carchidi of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Lehtera has missed the Flyers' last three outings as a healthy scratch, so it seemed unlikely he was going to be in the lineup Tuesday even if he was 100 percent. With the center under the weather, he probably has cemented himself as a scratch versus the Maple Leafs . In 17 outings this season, the Finn has notched a pair of helpers along with two PIM, 18 hits and 10 shots on goal.
GBP/CAD is down 107 pips today to 1.6376, making it the biggest loser on the day in pip and percentage terms. It’s the fifth day of declines after hitting a two-and-a-half month high last Friday. This pair is really a tale of two cities. The Canadian …
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Some diehard Beliebers captured a funny moment in the Q&A: When asked what his favorite song is right now, Justin said "Starboy" by the Weeknd.
Of course, the Weeknd is dating Bieber's ex Selena Gomez, so he followed his answer with a burst of uncontrollable laughter. Moments later, he aborted the Instagram Live video and fans took note. Watch the clip here.
Hackers—and the malware they build and use—have grown up in the last couple of decades. When computers were big putty-colored boxes, hackers were just learning to walk and their pranks were juvenile — maybe they would create a bit of silly malware that did little more than flash “Legalize Marijuana!” or play Yankee Doodle across your screen. As computers have evolved into an economy of their own, hackers, too, have evolved out of those wide-eyed nerds into an audacious army of criminals.
Computers are no longer novel. And hackers are no longer messing around. Gone are the social misfits entertaining themselves with a bit of all-night geek hijinks, energy drinks and junk food. Today’s hackers are skilled professionals with serious jobs. They get paid well, have Human Resource teams, and take holidays off.
What are those jobs? The hacker employee profile is as various as the ways people earn money or power. But they fall, roughly, into these ten basic types.
The New York Times has obtained a document revealing the hotel lobby's aggressive plan to undermine Airbnb's business " by pushing for bills to regulate the company at every level of government ," reports Gizmodo. From the report:
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The Mercer County football team begins year 2 under Andrew Hofer with plenty of confidence. The Golden Eagles are more comfortable and familiar with their head coach. Mercer County will be young, but talented in 2017 and are hungry for a deep playoff run.
DHAKA (Reuters) - Akayed Ullah, the man suspected of trying to bomb New York City's Port Authority, had no criminal record in Bangladesh and last visited his home country in September, Bangladesh's police chief told Reuters on Monday.
Inspector General of Police A K M Shahidul Hoque said the information was based on the man's passport number.
The man was from the southeastern Bangladeshi district of Chittagong, Haque said. He last visited Bangladesh on Sept. 8.
Ullah, who had a homemade bomb strapped to his body, set off an explosion at a New York commuter hub during rush hour, injuring himself and three others in what New York Mayor Bill de Blasio called an attempted terrorist attack.
He had burns and lacerations while three other people, including a police officer, had minor injuries.
(Reporting by Serajul Quadir in Dhaka, writing by Krishna N. Das, editing by Larry King)
An elephant has trampled and killed an Argentinian hunter who was among a group tracking a herd in Namibia.
Local media reported that 46-year-old Jose Monzalvez was killed on Saturday afternoon in a private wildlife area 43 miles north-west of the small town of Kalkfeld.
Mr Monzalvez, who worked for an oil company, was with another Argentinian and three Namibians when he was killed.
One of the elephants is reported to have charged before the group was able to shoot.
Relatives have been informed of Mr Monzalvez's death.
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Local officials say the Taliban have kidnapped three judges and a clerk from Jawzjan-Sar-e-Pul highway in north of Afghanistan.
Mohammad Noor Rahmani, Head of the provincial council of Sar-e-Pul confirmed the incident and said that the Afghan security forces were engaged in battle with the Taliban in the highway.
Following the incident, some local residents said that the Taliban established checkpoints on the highway and engaged in clashes with the security forces, adding that the militant group kidnapped six people from the highway.
Sources, meanwhile, noted that the electricity in Sar-e-Pul was also cut off, following the clashes.
Sar-e-Pul is among the restive provinces in north, where the Taliban and Islamic State militant groups are actively operating in a number of its remote districts.
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The Tampa Bay Lightning have recalled forward Adam Erne from the Syracuse Crunch of the American Hockey League today, vice president and general manager Steve Yzerman announced.
Erne, 6-foot-1, 214 pounds, has played in 31 games with the Crunch this season, recording eight goals and 18 points. He ranks fourth on the team for goals and fifth for points. Erne has played in 98 career AHL games, all with the Crunch, and registered 23 goals and 51 points.
The New Haven, Connecticut native was drafted by Tampa Bay in the second round, 33rd overall, of the 2013 NHL Draft.
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May 2 Accell Group Nv:
* Accell Group discontinues talks with Pon Holdings
* “Pon Holding’s offer does not sufficiently reflect the future value creation of Accell Group and the expected synergies" - interim-Chairman Of The Executive Board
* Pon Holdings indicated on 29 April it wanted to raise its indicative offer with one euro to 33 euros ($36.04) - per share in cash (excluding the dividend of 0.72 euros for 2016)
* However, this increase did not significantly affect the assessment of the proposal Source text: bit.ly/2pAtIhp Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9158 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
Nollywood actress and model, Onyi Alex posted a photo on her Instagram page of herself posing with Super eagles player, Ihenacho,revealing they have been friends for so long and can’t remember who is the bad influence over the other.
She wrote:
“We’ve been friends for so long I can’t remember which one of us is d bad influence”
However, an IG user did not believe her and made a nasty comment about the single model wanting to get in bed with the football player.
This sassy comment prompted Onyi to fire back at the troll.
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Elemaster acquires GDM - adds locations in Belgium and Romania
Italian EMS provider, Elemaster, is strengthening its global footprint by acquiring GDM Electronics with locations in both Belgium and Romania.
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - Spirit AeroSystems Holdings Inc:
* SPIRIT AEROSYSTEMS REPORTS STRONG 2017 RESULTS IN-LINE WITH GUIDANCE; ISSUES GUIDANCE FOR 2018 REFLECTING CONTINUED GROWTH; INCREASES SHARE REPURCHASE AUTHORIZATION UP TO $1 BILLION
* Q4 ADJUSTED EARNINGS PER SHARE $1.32
* Q4 EARNINGS PER SHARE $1.07
* Q4 REVENUE ROSE 9 PERCENT TO $1.7 BILLION Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The Titans were not just present Monday at the University of Tennessee pro day, they were active in it.
Titans reporter Amie Wells posted a couple great shots on Twitter showing general manager Jon Robinson holding the blocking pad for defensive line drills.
Attack Monday with the same ferocity that @Vol_Football defensive linemen use to do drills with @Titans GM Jon Robinson. pic.twitter.com/E2OyBTTdjE — Amie Wells (@TitansAmie) March 19, 2018
This isn’t the first time Titans personnel has gotten involved at a pro day. Head coach Mike Vrabel was also active in working with draft prospects at Alabama’s pro day.
It’s cool seeing the Titans doing this because it offers them an opportunity for a hands-on interview where they can get a feel for prospects that won’t come across in a standard interview session. They can learn a lot from how these players attack the pro day drills and respond to coaching, so it’s encouraging seeing them take the extra step beyond simply observing and asking questions.
BOSTON (AP) - Students who survived last month’s shooting at a Florida high school that left 17 people dead are set to participate in a panel discussion at Harvard about guns.
The event Tuesday evening at Harvard Kennedy School’s Institute of Politics will feature six students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland.
The students have become vocal advocates for stricter gun laws.
They say they’re expecting more than 1 million people to participate in marches on Saturday in Washington and in other parts of the country calling for tougher firearms regulations.
They’ve already helped lead rallies and lobbied lawmakers in Washington and Florida.
Tuesday’s event will be streamed live on the institute’s website .
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Feb 14 Nordax Group AB:
* Vision Capital Partners VII LP and Vision Capital Partners VII A LP have sold 15,058,347 shares in Nordax through an accelerated bookbuilding to Swedish and international investors at a price of 51.00 Swedish crowns per share
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Cannon aside, Belleville Chinese fest was a blast Some 200 people representing 33 Chinese-American groups from across New Jersey gathered for the celebration. Check out this story on northjersey.com: http://northjersy.news/2l9li0T Around 200 people representing 33 Chinese-American groups from across the state were in attendance to celebrate the Chinese New Year held in the Belleville Senior and Recreation Center on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017.
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Sam Hunt has big plans this spring, and it involves planning and headlining his first-ever ‘The Nashional’ music festival.
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NCAA Basketball Bribery Case Calls Amateurism Into Question
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 2:28 PM EDT) -- College basketball is reeling from criminal corruption charges over schemes involving sports agents and shoe company executives that flout National Collegiate Athletic Association amateurism rules, but some experts say the case raises questions over the efficacy of the amateur system as college basketball has become a billion-dollar business.
Prosecutors in New York unveiled three criminal indictments late last month exposing what they described as the “dark underbelly of college basketball.” The indictments allege two separate yet related schemes in which assistant college coaches were bribed to steer...
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Already one of the most prolific fundraisers for the national Republican Party and GOP candidates, McCarthy has stepped up his effort since Ryan’s announcement. McCarthy and Ryan are supposed to appear together at a series of fundraisers over the summer, and next month the Californian is scheduled to raise money in the state with Ivanka Trump.
CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Division of Police is investigating the fatal shooting of a man Tuesday night.
It happened near the intersection of Euclid Avenue and Torbenson Drive.
Police say a 27-year-old man was shot in the chest. He died at the scene.
Further details, including the man’s name or the motive for the shooting, have not yet been released.
No one has been arrested.
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CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — The Australian government has launched an urgent investigation into the loss of thousands of classified documents that were sold with two second-hand filing cabinets.
Australian Broadcasting Corp. reported on Wednesday that the cabinets were sold by a Canberra furniture shop at a discount price because they were locked and no one could find keys.
The ABC has not identified the buyer who removed the locks with a drill and found thousands of Cabinet documents spanning more than a decade and four prime ministers, the most recent being Tony Abbott. Abbott was replaced in 2015 by the current Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull.
The Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet says it has initiated an urgent investigation into the cabinet's disposal.
The ABC reports nearly all the documents are classified.
The campaign to get a bypass around Worthing has been extended into Lancing and Sompting.
Around 50 signs have been erected by residents living along the A27 in Lancing and Sompting, stretching from Busticle Lane to the east side of Lancing Manor roundabout.
The Bypass not A27 Throughpass residents' action group has extended their campaign through Lancing and Sompting
This has been organised by the Bypass Not A27 Throughpass residents’ action group. Chairman Jack Delbridge said: “Highways England have said that the group’s proposal for a northern relief road would cost between £500 to £600 million.
“That’s only double the cost of the money set aside for an Arundel bypass and Arundel already has one bypass and that’s for a town of just over 4,200 people.”
Information about the group, how to join the campaign and to sign their online petition is available atbypassnota27throughpass.org. Email bypassworthing@gmail.com for details.
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It's Super Bowl weekend with fans gathering in downtown Minneapolis to get ready for the big game. ABC6 Sports Director Nick Coit found plenty of ticket holders with interesting stories to tell.
The Trump administration is on the defensive over its lack of transparency facing growing pressure to release the President's tax returns and visitor logs.
"I decided that I too could talk about this [editing videos]," she said. "So I started making stories on my YouTube channel about how I work with it. I did’t invent anything there, but I try to explain it as simply as possible. It’s very exciting and I like it."
In existence for almost one decade, the farmers market at the McAllen Public Library entrance sells an assortment of fresh fruits and vegetables, local honeys, jams and jellies, live plants and more through local vendors. Zulema MuA oz of Mission has been a vendor for approximately two years and sells a variety of flowers, herbs and fruit trees.
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President Moon Jae-in has met with representatives of the nation’s two umbrella labor unions in an effort to mediate between labor and management.
Presidential and labor union official said Moon on Tuesday met with heads of the Federation of Korean Trade Unions(FKTU) and the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions(KCTU).
President Moon at the meeting sought to persuade the key unionists to continue talks as they are reluctant to attend minimum wage negotiations.
Eagle Rock EntertainmentThe new audio/video packages documenting the special, star-studded August 2016 concert Jeff Beck played at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles celebrating his 50-year music career gets its release today.
Jeff Beck: Live at the Hollywood Bowl is available as DVD/two-CD and Blu-ray/two-CD sets, and as a DVD/three-LP vinyl collection.
The concert featured guest appearances by Aerosmith‘s Steven Tyler, ZZ Top‘s Billy Gibbons and blues legend Buddy Guy, among others. The show saw Beck and company playing material from throughout the legendary British guitarist’s half-century career, including tunes by The Yardbirds and The …read more
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* Unit Mondo TV Iberoamerica group reaches a global partnership agreement with TV Atzeca for Mexico
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James City County firefighters rescued a 21-year-old Williamsburg man after the car he was driving hit a tree on News Road and caught fire early New Year's Day, according to a county news release.
When James City police and fire departments responded to the wreck, they found the driver trapped in the car, according to a news release. Firefighters quickly rescued the man and paramedics gave immediate medical care as the team also worked to contain the fire, according to the county fire department.
The man was flown via helicopter to VCU Medical Center's trauma and burn unit in Richmond, where he was in critical condition Sunday, according to James City officials.
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ATLANTA (AP) – A lawsuit filed in Georgia seeks to stop an online auction of famed green jackets and other memorabilia associated with the Masters golf tournament held at Augusta National Golf Club.
The lawsuit filed Monday by Augusta National Inc., which owns the club and tournament, asks a judge to stop Florida-based Green Jacket Auctions Inc. from selling a champion’s green jacket and two member green jackets in an online auction ending Saturday on the company’s website.
Augusta National says it owns the jackets, which are supposed to stay on the golf club’s grounds, and that Green Jacket Auctions doesn’t have the right to possess or sell them.
Ryan Carey, co-owner of Green Jacket Auctions, said in an email that they dispute Augusta National’s ownership claims and will litigate if necessary.
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Tehran, May 31 (IANS) Iranian security forces dismantled a terrorist cell in the southeast province of Sistan-and-Baluchestan, seizing a considerable amount of weapons and munitions, Press TV reported on Wednesday.
The terrorist cell was disbanded in Saravan region near Pakistan border following the clash between security forces and terrorists, the police chief of the province said.
“During this operation, significant amounts of light and heavy weapons, several booby traps and suicide vests, and significant amounts of ammunition were confiscated from terrorists,” Brigadier General Mohammad Qanbari was quoted as saying.
The suicide attacker of the terrorist group was also killed, but police forces suffered no casualty, he said.
The report did not specify the time of clash and the affiliation of the group.
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The author of a critical biography of Donald Trump has claimed he was kicked off a golf course by the US president-elect while playing with the Republican mega-donor David Koch.
Harry Hurt III, who wrote "Lost Tycoon: The Many Lives of Donald J. Trump" said he was getting ready for a round at the Trump International Golf Club in Florida.
He spotted Mr Trump on the practice range and went over to congratulate him on his election victory, and received what he called a "tongue-lashing".
Mr Hurt said on Facebook: "I said 'Congratulations, sir' and shook his hand. Trump said 'You were rough on me, Harry. Really rough. That --- you wrote.
"I looked him in the eye and said 'It’s all true' and he said 'Not in the way you wrote it'."
Ric Flair is resting after he had surgery that was "a success," according to his management agency.
Legacy Talent and Entertainment CEO Melinda Morris Zanoni took to Twitter to announce Flair's medical procedure. She said it wasn't heart related, but declined to reveal why Flair needed the surgery. She urged prayers for Flair, his children and fiance Wendy.
Ric had surgery today (not❤️related)am happy 2report it was a success.Still a long road ahead so plz keep 🙏🏻4Ric Charlotte Megan David&Wendy — MelindaMorrisZanoni (@LegacyTalentCEO) August 14, 2017
The WWE personality, 68, was admitted to a hospital Saturday near his home in Atlanta and eventually placed in a medically induced coma as he combated an unknown medical issue.
At first Zanoni didn't reveal the severity of Flair's condition, but later asked the public to send "prayers & positive energy" to him since he was dealing with "tough medical issues."
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F1 looks set to remain on free-to-air television in Germany.
As the 2017 season ended and Niki Lauda retired as a television pundit, a dark cloud hung over the future of German broadcaster RTL’s F1 deal.
But Bild newspaper now reports that talks between RTL and Liberty Media are now essentially done.
It is claimed that the 2018 season opener from Melbourne will definitely be shown free-to-air within Germany.
But a RTL spokesman insisted: "I cannot confirm that. There is no contract. We are not ready yet."
However, it is also claimed that former F1 drivers Nico Rosberg and Timo Glock will alternate at grands prix to replace the retiring F1 pundit Lauda.
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) — A former longtime principal of Lanier High School principal has died.
Family members of Luther B. Buckley said he died from natural causes. He was 94 years old.
Buckley was the principal of Lanier from 1955 to 1987.
His funeral will be held at Central United Methodist Church on North Farish Street on Saturday at 11 a.m.
The Interstate 15 southbound off-ramp to Charleston Boulevard is scheduled to close nightly starting May 8 to 10.
The Nevada Department of Transportation said in a release that the ramp will be closed during the hours of 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Charleston Boulevard will be closed off in both directions on the I-15 during those times as well, according to a statement from NDOT.
The temporary closures are due to bridge construction for the last phase of “Project Neon,” which is currently 65 percent finished.
NDOT encouraged drivers in the valley plan for alternate routes if necessary.
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On Wednesday, Feb. 15, as we celebrate Jaromir Jagr's 45th birthday, we are going to great lengths to honor the man, the myth and the mullet. When he broke into the league with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 1990-91, the kid from Kladno had tremendous talents, sick skills and luscious locks. And even as he toils all these years later for the Florida Panthers -- his eighth NHL team -- there's no denying his influence on generations of hockey players around the world.
Which got us wondering: What would the sports world look like if his reach had extended beyond the frozen fields? What would key athletes look like after getting Jagr bombed -- getting their very own mullet makeover?
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× Billie Lourd speaks out after deaths of mother, Carrie Fisher, grandmother Debbie Reynolds
Billie Lourd thanked her supporters Monday for giving her “strength” while dealing with the deaths of her mother, Carrie Fisher, and her grandmother, Debbie Reynolds.
The 24-year-old took to Instagram with a heartfelt message, along with an old picture.
“Receiving all of your prayers and kind words over the past week has given me strength during a time I thought strength could not exist. There are no words to express how much I will miss my Abadaba and my one and only Momby. Your love and support means the world to me.”
Lourd had not released a statement since Fisher and Reynolds died last week.
The family is reportedly planning a joint funeral for the actresses. No date has been announced.
In February of 2015, Kathleen Purvis, the food editor of the Charlotte Observer , drove to Birmingham, Alabama, to attend Food Media South, an annual symposium. The keynote session, "Hey, You, Pitch Me Something," was meant to be a friendly wind-down to a weekend of talks.
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Douglas Borthwick, Managing Director/Head:FX, Chapdelaine & Co, discussed what’s driving yields higher with Doug Krizner and David Ingles. He moves on to saying he thinks the dollar-yen pair is mispriced and says trade is less and less of an issue for China as they increase domestic demand.
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Gardaí working along the border are warning that they are not equipped to tackle the current threats they face.
The Garda Representative Association estimates an extra 1000 frontline officers will be needed in the event of a hard Brexit.
And some GRA members are calling for the return of automatic weapons such as an uzi - along with more Armed Support Units.
Currently, there are just two ASU's in the border region - one in Dundalk and the other in Ballyshannon in Donegal.
Donegal based Garda Brendan O'Connor says it is simply not good enough.
"Our members feel that the criminals and the cross-border drug dealers...they don't take us seriously," said Garda O'Connor.
"They don't see us as having the capabilities to take them on.
"They see us as weak. They see us ass we see ourselves - untrained, ill-equipped and not enough numbers."
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QUILTS AT LAKE METROPARKS FARMPARK: Warm up with a visit to Quilt Show 2017 at Lake Metroparks Farmpark, where more than 200 quilted works - including contemporary wall art, traditional quilts and garments - will be on display. The Quilt Show runs Friday, Feb. 17-Wednesday, March 29. This year's featured guests are Megan Hollingshead of Houston, Texas, and Nancy Prince of Orlando, Florida.
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The Diocese of Bismarck Office of Youth & Young Adult Ministries is coordinating a trip for youth in grades 9-12 to participate in March for Life in Washington, D.C., January 16-21, 2018. Cost of the trip is only $400 all inclusive, and the deadline to register is Friday, November 17. For more information and to get registered visit bismarckdiocese.com/march or contact Carrie Davis at 701-204-7208 or cdavis@bismarckdiocese.com.
Fosun seeks Arbor stake
A unit of China's Fosun Group and Shanghai Pharmaceuticals Holding Co are among bidders for a stake in US specialty drugmaker Arbor Pharmaceuticals LLC, the companies said on Monday.
They did not disclose the size of the stake or the financial terms, but said they have not entered into exclusive talks with the seller.
Fosun Pharma said its Hong Kong unit will begin conducting due diligence to determine further steps.
Arbor appointed Bank of America Merrill Lynch to run the sale process. A potential deal could value Arbor at about $3 billion, the sources said.
Bloomberg, which first reported on the sale process, said the bidders were seeking to buy 20 percent to 30 percent of Arbor.
Atlanta-based Arbor produces mainly branded prescription drugs for the pediatric, hospital and cardiovascular markets.
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University of Florida President Kent Fuchs spoke to the Economics Club of Florida today in the State Capital. FSU President John Thrasher sat nearby . Fuchs says UF is lacking in three areas to be a top ten research university: Fundraising, State funding,and student to faculty ratio.
“We rank 34th out of these 34 universities. At the bottom with 21 students for each professor. top ranked Michigan has a a student to faculty ratio of 12-1. Our goal is to be among the top ten public universities by anyone’s measure, and to get to that we need a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1” says Fuchs.
Fuchs says that would require hiring 550 more faculty.
The Rwanda Football Federation (FERWAFA) has shortlisted former Super Eagles coach, Samson Siasia and seven others for its vacant coaching job.
The initial list of 52 applicants was pruned to eight and the Rio 2016 Olympics bronze winner made the cut.
The former Nigerian international would battle with Georges Leekens, Paul Put, Peter Butler and Wilfried Schafer among others.
FERWAFA has confirmed that the eight coaches would be contacted subsequently for interviews.
Football is on the minds of sports fans in Minnesota ahead of Super Bowl LII, but there is no mistaking the hockey connection between Dallas and Minneapolis. Norm Green, owner of the Minnesota North Stars, moved the team in the early 1990s that became known as the Dallas Stars. (Published 3 hours ago)
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Labissiere will return to the bench for Monday's game against the Pistons, Kings sideline reporter Kayte Christensen reports.
Labissiere got the start Saturday with Zach Randolph sitting out for rest, but struggled and posted just seven points, three rebounds and two assists across 21 minutes. It was a fairly small workload for the young big man and it actually wouldn't be surprising if Labissiere saw a larger minutes load Monday despite coming off the bench behind Randolph.
(AP) – Pink has kicked off the new year by sharing the first photo of her new baby with his big sister.
The 37-year-old singer, whose real name is Alecia Moore, posted a picture of her daughter Willow holding baby Jameson on Instagram Sunday . The 5-year-old looks thrilled and has a big smile on her face. She’s also showing off some pink highlights in her hair.
Moore wrote in the caption that she and husband Carey Hart “thank you for your love and we send it back to you in spades.”
Jameson Moon Hart was born on Dec. 26.
Moore and Hart were married in 2006.
Happy New Year 🎆 #newlove #newlife #newenergy #newhope #newday the harts thank you for your love ❤️ and we send it back to you in spades. A photo posted by P!NK (@pink) on Dec 31, 2016 at 2:56pm PST
Old Professor's Bookshop's January Shop Talk Saturday, Jan. 21, at 3 p.m., features Michael Paul Lund with "Quiet Thoughts for a Noisy World." Known on the Midcoast for his books and lectures on music from both classical and popular repertoires, Lund will segue from the loud, angry year of 2016 to an inner peace at the beginning of 2017 through reflecting on music, art, nature, and introspective living.
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Authorities say the alleged leader of a homicidal drug ring that imported tons of cocaine from Colombia into the U.S. has been brought to New York to face charges.
Daniel Rendon-Herrera, also known as “Don Mario,” pleaded not guilty in Brooklyn on Tuesday to leading a continuing criminal enterprise.
There was no immediate comment from the defense.
Federal authorities say that the organization sent multi-ton, U.S.-bound shipments of cocaine from Colombia through Central America between about June 2003 and December 2014.
U.S. Attorney Richard P. Donoghue says the group also employed hit men across North and South America.
A man is behind bars facing charges after Shreveport police believe he burglarizing an east Shreveport home in mid-February.
Police say on February 16 just before 12 p.m., a man broke into a home in the 1400 block of Oden Street and stole items.
The victim’s home surveillance system captured the bandit on video.
Detectives gathered evidence and got a charging 39-year-old Otis Berthey III, of the 2200 block of Riverwood Loop in Bossier City, with one count of simple burglary.
On March 15 the US Marshal’s Task Force took Berthey into custody and booked him into the Caddo Correctional Center on his warrant.
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Penguins at a California aquarium got more than their daily helping of fish to celebrate Valentine’s Day.
Biologist Piper Dwight handed out red hearts to 14 African penguins at the California Academy of Sciences during a feeding Monday.
Visitors took photos of the animals grabbing the hearts in their beaks and waddling around their enclosure. Some even fought over the thick felt hearts that can withstand water and are adorned with messages such as “You are the water beneath my wings.”
The penguins will use them to decorate their nests. Vikki McCloskey, assistant curator of the museum’s Steinhart Aquarium, says it will encourage breeding and bonding by penguin couples.
She says male penguins in the wild attract a mate by making nests “look pretty nice.”
The annual Valentine’s event promotes conservation efforts for endangered African penguins.
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SIERRA VISTA (AP) – An Army base in southern Arizona is losing its band.
Officials at Fort Huachuca in Sierra Vista say the Army Military Intelligence Corps Band also designated the 62nd Army Band will inactivate by Oct. 15, 2018 due to changes the service is making in its overall music support structure.
Officials say the band will perform at events already on its calendar through December but won't accept new requests for community events beginning Oct. 15.
Music support for military events on the base and for memorial or funeral support will continue into 2018 on a limited basis as long as the band has enough musicians assigned to it to do the work.
An inactivation ceremony is tentatively scheduled in conjunction with the Military Intelligence Hall of Fame Week in June 2018.
If you don't fancy sports, dance lessons or reading groups, there may be a place for you yet. Introducing: The Dull Men's Club—a global group where embracing "boring" hobbies is celebrated. But what exactly constitutes dullness? As the club's founder Grover Click tells us, members have been known to collect milk bottles, take photos of roundabouts, follow brown street signs and seek out village water pumps. This club does not spice things up.
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DENVER (AP) — Scientists are developing robots that may one day be able to creep through old mines to help prevent environmental disasters.
The Colorado mountains have dozens of inactive mines that are filled with polluted water. If it leaks out, the water can devastate the surrounding landscape.
The first step in addressing the problem is finding out what's inside the mines, some of which date to the 1860s. That's where the robots come in. They could navigate the pitch-black passages to map the mines and analyze the water.
The robots could take several years to develop. They might resemble golf carts and cost $90,000 each.
In 2015, the Environmental Protection Agency accidentally released 3 million gallons of mustard-colored water from the Gold King Mine. The spill tainted rivers in three states.
NY Gov. Cuomo Calls Out D.A. Over 2015 Weinstein Sting
NY Gov. Cuomo Wants Investigation into 2015 Harvey Weinstein Case
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Harvey Weinstein skated after NYPD recorded him asking a model to watch him shower -- and NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo wants to know why.
Gov. Cuomo is directing the state's Attorney General to review how Manhattan D.A. Cyrus Vance, Jr. handled the 2015 sting operation ... where cops wired a model named Ambra Battilana, who claims Weinstein groped her breasts during a business meeting.
On the recording, first obtained by the New Yorker, Weinstein refers to the alleged groping, saying, "I'm used to that" ... and then begs her to come into his room. She refused, and he got pissed. Despite the recording, Weinstein was not charged. The D.A. said "the audio was insufficient to prove a crime."
The Governor says, "It is of great concern that sexual assault cases have not been pursued with full vigor by our criminal justice system."
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today left for Singapore after a brief halt in Malaysia where he met his newly-elected Malaysian counterpart Mahathir Mohammad and discussed ways to boost bilateral ties.
Modi congratulated Mahathir on assuming the post of Prime Minister of Malaysia. The two leaders had a productive exchange of views on strengthening the strategic partnership.
Deputy Prime Minister Dr Wan Azizah was at the airport to see off Modi.
Modi, who arrived here today on the second leg of his three-nation tour, met 92-year-old Mahathir in his office at Perdana Putra Complex, Putrajaya.
Modi is among the first world leaders to meet Mahathir, who became the world's oldest elected leader when his opposition alliance registered a stunning victory over the Barisan Nasional coalition, which had ruled Malaysia since 1957.
Mahathir was sworn in as Malaysia's prime minister on May 10.
This is the first meeting between the two leaders. Modi last visited Malaysia in Novembver 2015.
Now that most of the snow has melted away, people living in a North Transcona neighbourhood are noticing some extensive damage to their properties, left behind by snow clearing machines. Torn up grass, and pieces of broken concrete are now scattered across properties and fields on Fairview Drive.
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A handful of national team veterans have bolstered the 23-man squad ahead of their quarterfinal
U.S. Soccer has announced the U.S. men's national team will face Ghana in a friendly on July 1.
The match is set for 4:45 p.m. ET at Pratt & Whitney Stadium in East Hartford, Conn. and will be broadcast live on ESPN, UniMas and UDN.
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“Ghana is certainly a team that brings different challenges, and it’s the type of competition we need as we continue to develop our program,” U.S. head coach Bruce Arena said in a news release.
“Winning the Gold Cup is one of our priorities in 2017, so this is an important opportunity. We’ve always had great support in Hartford, and look forward to more of the same this summer.”
The game against Ghana comes one week before the U.S. kicks off its Gold Cup campaign with a match against Panama in Nashville, Tenn. Arena's side will also face Martinique and Nicaragua in the group stage.
Regulators have approved Google’s application to provide emergency cell phone services to Puerto Rico using balloons in the wake of Hurriane Maria.
The US Federal Communications Commission announced its decision on Friday evening, one of a number of ways in which tech companies are helping rebuild services.
Communications remain patchy on the island. The FCC said that 83 percent of all cell sites remain out of service while wireless companies are rolling out temporary service sites.
Alphabet, Google’s parent company which announced its Project Loon in 2013 to use solar-powered, high-altitude balloons to provide internet service in remote regions, said in an FCC filing it was working to "support licensed mobile carriers' restoration of limited communications capability" in Puerto Rico.
Earlier on Friday, FCC Chairman Ajit Pai announced he was forming a Hurricane Recovery Task Force with an emphasis on addressing challenges facing Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands.
German officials say that a spike in radioactivity has been detected in the air in Western and Central Europe but there's no threat to human health.The Federal Office for Radiation Protection said Thursday thatSpokesman Jan Henrik Lauer told The Associated Press the source of the Ruthenium-106 isn't known but calculations indicate it may have been released in eastern Europe.Ruthenium-106 is used for radiation therapy to treat eye tumors, and sometimes as a source of energy to power satellites.
LONDON (AP) — A senior BBC journalist who quit her post to protest the gender pay gap says management is hurting the corporation's credibility by failing to address the issue.
Carrie Gracie, the broadcaster's former China editor, says BBC managers have treated women who speak out about pay "as some sort of enemy."
Tensions over pay flared last summer when the BBC released a list of top earners that showed many high-profile women earned far less than their male counterparts.
She told a committee of lawmakers on Wednesday that management's failure to address the problem was "damaging the credibility of the BBC in a completely unacceptable way."
Gracie resigned from her post in early January, after learning that male colleagues in similar jobs had much higher salaries.
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BEIJING (Reuters) - China’s foreign exchange regulator will push forward two-way opening of the country’s financial market and fend off risks from cross-border capital flows, the head of the State Administration of Foreign Exchange said on Monday.
FILE PHOTO: A China yuan note is seen in this illustration photo May 31, 2017. REUTERS/Thomas White/Illustration/File Photo
Pan Gongsheng said China’s cross-border capital flows were basically balanced in 2017, according to comments posted to the regulator’s website.
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BALTIMORE (AP) — The CEO of Baltimore-based sports apparel company Under Armour is responding to criticism he received after calling President Donald Trump “an asset to the country.”
Kevin Plank wrote an open letter to Baltimore published as a full-page advertisement in The Baltimore Sun Wednesday. He wrote that his choice of words during an interview with CNBC last week “did not accurately reflect my intent.” Three celebrities the company sponsors – basketball star Stephen Curry, actor Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and ballerina Misty Copeland – were among those voicing concerns about his praise of Trump.
Plank says the company stands for equal rights and job creation and believes “immigration is a source of strength, diversity and innovation for global companies based in America.” He says the company opposes the president’s travel ban.
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TOKYO, April 13 Japan's Fast Retailing Co Ltd , the owner of the Uniqlo casual wear brand, on Thursday reported an 80 percent jump in second-quarter operating profit, lifted by improved profit margins and a weaker yen.
Operating profit for the three months ended February rose to 42.1 billion yen ($386 million), from 23.4 billion yen a year ago, according to calculations based on the company's results for the first half of the fiscal year.
The results were above expectations of six analysts who, on an average, had pegged quarterly operating profit at 36.02 billion yen, Thomson Reuters data shows.
Fast Retailing reiterated its operating profit forecast for the year to August at a record high of 175 billion yen.
($1 = 109.0200 yen) (Reporting by Chris Gallagher and Sam Nussey; Editing by Himani Sarkar)
March 28 Kinross Gold Corp
* Kinross announces sale of Cerro Casale interest
* Kinross Gold Corp - deal consideration includes $260 million in cash, payable at closing
* Kinross Gold Corp - deal consideration includes assumption by Goldcorp of a $20 million payment obligation due to Barrick Gold Corporation
* Kinross Gold Corp - expects to use proceeds from sale for its organic development projects and to further strengthen its balance sheet
* Kinross Gold - agreed to sell 25% interest in Cerro Casale project in Chile, 100% interest in Quebrada Seca exploration project
* Says deal consideration includes $40 million in cash, payable following a construction decision for Cerro Casale
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In Clay County officials have said they haven’t had to deal with Fentanyl or Carfentanyl but it’s only a matter of time. Coroners in Ohio have told first responders to stop using latex gloves. The warnings come after a new kind of synthetic drug called Carfentanil is able to seep through paramedics and EMT’s gloves and enter their blood stream.
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“We’re getting to hear their nightmare stories” said Clay County Sheriff Kevin Johnson.
Johnson’s comments come in regards to Northern Kentucky officials having to deal with the new drug problem and passing on their information to their counterparts in Eastern Kentucky.
As of right now Clay County officials have had no reports of Fentanyl or Carfentanil but the clock is ticking.
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BERLIN (AP) - Police say a burning bird falling from an overhead electric line set fire to a field in northern Germany that was parched by dry weather, torching some 7 hectares (17 acres) of land.
Police in the Baltic Sea port city of Rostock said witnesses reported that the bird caused a short-circuit in a railway power line and fell to the ground in flames. The neighboring field then caught fire, and more than 50 firefighters were deployed to tackle the blaze on Tuesday evening.
Farmers in northeastern Germany have been complaining of the effects of a persistent lack of rain over the past two months.
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Investigators are working to learn what caused a fire that destroyed an abandoned home in Spring Valley.
The fire broke out at 308 West Courtland street, around 2:45 p.m. Saturday. The home was fully engulfed when fire fighters arrived to the scene and a large cloud of smoke could be seen from miles away.
Witnesses say that two juveniles were seen in the area at the time.
Today, Fillmore County Sheriff, Tom Kaase, says those young people have been identified and interviewed. No one has been charged and the cause of the fire is still unknown at this time.
The home was destroyed in the blaze.
State parks officials have closed Sunken Meadow Park after it reached capacity, and are directing park goers to other nearby parks.
Officials announced the Sunken Meadow closure at about noon, saying all 7,200 parking spots were occupied.
Orient Beach State Park and Wildwood State Park also were closed due to overcapacity.
BANGKOK — A Thai court of appeals has dismissed criminal defamation charges against a British labour rights activist who was sued by a fruit packaging company after he alleged human rights violations at its factory.
Andy Hall’s protracted legal battle stemmed from a 2013 report he researched for Finnish consumer organization Finnwatch that alleged labour abuses at Natural Fruit’s pineapple canning operation. It employed migrant workers from Myanmar who said the company abused them and broke labour regulations.
Sunya Joongdee, a lawyer for Hall, said Thursday’s court ruling dismissed the criminal defamation case, which also resulted in the collapse of a related computer crime case.
He says the court accepted that Hall’s interviews with migrant workers revealed information that should be made public.
NORFOLK, Va. – The Norfolk Department of Public Health issued a swimming advisory Wednesday for the beach at Captain’s Quarters Park at 800 Little Bay Avenue in Ocean View.
The advisory was issued due to bacteria results that exceeded safe levels. Signs have been posted at the beach to alert the public of the advisories.
Recreational waters are checked during the summer months for high levels of bacteria.
Indicator organisms like enterococci are monitored and when they are too high, a sign is posted at the beach.
Enterococci are a group of organisms used to determine the amount of fecal contamination of recreation water. They do not cause illness but research shows when enterococci are present, other disease-causing organisms may be as well.
Reports have claimed the Premier League champions would consider selling the England defender, whose game time in the second half of the season has been limited by injury and increased competition for places.
But it is understood City remain happy with the progress the 23-year-old centre-back has made under manager Pep Guardiola and do not want to lose him. Stones, a £47.5million signing from Everton two years ago, impressed in the first half of City’s title-winning campaign but has not featured regularly since suffering a hamstring injury in November.
He has since had knee and concussion problems and is currently sidelined with an abductor strain. The £57million signing of Aymeric Laporte in January has also reduced opportunities. Guardiola consistently speaks highly of Stones and expressed hope at the weekend he would be fit again before the end of the season.
He said: “Hopefully he can play the last games and get to the World Cup. I think he will be fine.”
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(CNN) A much-criticized video game that would let players shoot up a school has been pulled from a digital storefront just days before its release.
The PC game, "Active Shooter," was set to be released June 6 on Steam, an online gaming store and platform owned by Valve Corp., a video game developer.
News of the game's release had sparked widespread outrage , including among students and parents at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, where 17 people died in a shooting in February.
Marketing materials for the game, developed by Revived Games and published by a Russian company called Acid, promised to let players choose between portraying a SWAT team member responding to a shooting or portraying an actual shooter whose objective was to "hunt and destroy."
Valve sent a statement to CNN on Wednesday saying they removed Revived Games and Acid from its Steam platform due to past misbehavior.
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Tattershall Castle is inviting teddy bears and their owners to an extreme teddy bears picnic, which will include a children’s trail and chance for teddy to ride a zip wire.
Organisers are promising lots of activities – or Tattershall Teddy Tasks – including craft, as well as that zip wire from the very top of the tower, some 35 metres.
Mummy and daddy bear have been captured by an evil bear who is keeping them locked in a ruinous castle at the top of the tallest tower.
Children are invited to take along their favourite furry chum to help with the adventure.
At each activity there will be a stamp to add to a workbook. After they have escaped the castle, children and their teddy friend can visit Teddy Hospital to get checked over.
Families are invited to take along a picnic, too.
August 19-20 (11am-4pm). Normal admission applies: Adult £6.36; child £3.18; Family £15.90. Additional charges for the trail including the craft and use of zip wire. Call 01526 342543.
The Mallards earned their first win of the season in their opening game, dropping the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters 10-2.
Thanks to superb pitching from lefty starter Dalton Morrow, the Mallards held the Rafters to just two hits. After the game, Morrow credited his relationship with catcher Hunter Hisky with helping him with his outing, “I was fortunate enough to come up with my catcher. We’ve always clicked really well. We get along off of the field and that kind of has a big part of it when we get out there. We get into a rhythm.”
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While the Rafters couldn’t get going, the Mallards were on fire offensively, dropping 13 hits. Hisky had three hits himself and centerfielder Jayse McLean hit a two-run bomb over leftfield while also knocking in a base clearing, three-run double at the bottom of the first.
The Mallards play the Green Bay Bullfrogs tomorrow night at Warner Park.
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“KGI’s Ming-Chi Kuo is today out with a new investor note in which he further analyzes the iPhone X supply chain and production struggles,” Chance Miller reports for 9to5Mac. “Kuo also looks ahead to 2018, noting of when Apple will hit full production of the iPhone X as well as what’s in store for the 2018 iPhone.”
“Kuo says the ‘true super cycle’ for the iPhone won’t actually take place until 2018,” Miller reports. “While many analysts have predicted that the launch of the iPhone X will prompt a super cycle for the end of 2017, the KGI Securities analyst says supply shortages will push that increased upgrade cycle into next year.”
“Once the holiday rush is over, he predicts a sharp quarter-on-quarter decline for iPhone 8 sales due to cannibalization from iPhone X,” Miller reports. “In the meantime, iPhone 8 Plus sales have been “better than expected” thus far.”
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A man has been charged with putting lives at risk by starting a fire at his Plymouth home.
David Kettle, aged 57, is accused of damaging the carpet, walls, door and furniture of a flat in Gordon Terrace in Mutley.
He allegedly started a fire intending or reckless as to whether life was endangered on February 12 this year.
Kettle was due to appear at Plymouth Crown Court via videolink from Exeter Prison but the case was delayed after his barrister was held up in the snow.
The court heard that a Crown Prosecution Service lawyer responsible for the case had also been unable to reach work.
Judge Paul Darlow adjourned the hearing – where Kettle is expected to enter a plea – until next Monday, March 26. The defendant was remanded in custody.
Three fire crews were called to the ground floor flat at 5am that day.
Devon and Somerset said a man was rescued uninjured from the flat.
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DES MOINES - Every once in a while a rough sport like hockey can pull at your heart-strings. On a night dedicated to fighting breast cancer, Wild's rookie forward, Sam Anas netted a goal that his family will never forget.
Jurgen Klopp will speak to the press today ahead of Liverpool's crunch Champions League qualifier in Hoffenheim on Tuesday evening.
The German will preview the first leg of the must-win tie, but will also be asked to respond to the ongoing speculation surrounding Philippe Coutinho.
Brazilian Coutinho has handed in a transfer request in an attempt to force through a move from the Reds to Barcelona.
But Liverpool are so-far holding firm and are determined to hang on to their star man.
Will the German give any clues over Coutinho's future?
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The 490,000-square-foot retail center Maple Tree Place in Williston was sold to Cypress Equities by Retail Partners of America for $90 million.
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Dr. Jean Hernandez, who has led Edmonds Community College for more than six years, has announced her retirement. Hernandez is expected to stay on board through the end of 2017.
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Classic cars from across the country parked in Albuquerque this weekend for the 27th Super Nationals Car Show.
The annual event showcases more than 200 rare and custom cars and motorcycles, which have been featured in major magazines and other car shows around the nation.
The show goes until 9 p.m. Saturday and starts again Sunday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Expo New Mexico.
Organizers say there is a little something for everyone.
“We have a lot of family events here for the kids. We have Hot Wheel racing and there’s lots of family activities going on here, a nice family fun event to go to,” says organizer Reggie Tibbets.
If you are bringing kids to the event, you can pick up free children’s tickets at all McDonald’s locations around the city.
Discount tickets for the whole family are also available at NAPA Auto Parts stores.
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20:31 Reported News Briefs Kislev 23, 5778 , 11/12/17 Kislev 23, 5778 , 11/12/17 Report: New York bomber responded to Israeli action in Gaza Law enforcement officials have told CNN that Akayed Ullah, the terrorist who carried out the bombing in downtown Manhattan, told police investigators that one of the motives for the attack was Israel's activity in Gaza.
Earlier, the Associated Press reported that the terrorist was influenced by the Islamic State terror movement, but it was not known if there was a direct link between the terrorist and the terrorist organization. CNN reported that the terrorist attempted to carry out the attack on the Times Square, but his device exploded earlier than planned. ► ◄ Last Briefs
Coach Kyle Shanahan indicated Monday he has no expectations whether Brown (shoulder) will be available for the 49ers' Week 15 matchup against the Titans, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Brown was unable to play in Sunday's victory over the Texans, and his status going forward looks up in the air. His availability at practice throughout the week should give us a better idea. Darrell Williams would presumably fill in at right tackle should the 24-year-old ultimately be unable to go.
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Sedona, Arizona, is a town bursting with natural beauty that many people associate with health and energy.
Chances are, any vacation you take will be relaxing to some extent — temporarily leaving work and the usual routine allows most travelers to escape the stresses of their everyday lives.
However, there are many resorts, retreats, and even entire cities that are known for their focus on health, wellness, and of course, relaxation.
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Bauchi — Three former governorship aspirants of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Bauchi State have defected to the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP).
Senator Abubakar Maikafi, Ambassador Ahmed Shuaibu and Samaila Daguwa defected to the NNPP with thousands of their supporters.
Their defection was announced weekend at the official opening ceremony of Darazo and Misau local government secretariats of the party.
Speaking at the events, the NNPP Deputy National Chairman, Alhaji Usman Adamu Sufee, and the party's State Chairman, Engineer Mohammed Barde, described the defection of the former PDP stalwarts as a huge gain for the party.
Speaking in Misau, Senator Maikafi said: "We are here to join and identify with NNPP, the time to speak or say something is coming; we are here to formally commission our secretariat in the two local governments to make sure we have structures in place."
GREELEY, Colo. (AP) — A jury in northern Colorado has convicted a former teacher’s aide accused of having sex with one of her 14-year-old students.
The Greeley Tribune reports 26-year-old Jerica Enriquez was found guilty Tuesday of several felony sex assault counts. She faces 12 years to life in prison when she is sentenced Aug. 9.
The boy, now 16, testified that the relationship started in the fall of 2016 when he was a 14-year-old transfer student at Jefferson Junior High School in Greeley. The relationship included inappropriate texts sent by Enriquez to the student, and the boy said the two had sex twice.
Enriquez’s attorney, public defender Amanda Bleiler, tried during the trial to discredit the victim by highlighting his criminal history, which includes shoplifting and harassment.
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Lionel Richie, Elton John, Miley Cyrus and Ricky Martin pose together during the Elton John AIDS Foundation's 26th Annual Academy Awards Viewing Party with Clase Azul Tequila in West Hollywood on March 4, 2018.
There's having an office cat nestled by the computer -- and then there's finding a wild puma under your desk.Staff at a factory in Itapecerica da Serra, a small town near Brazil's biggest city Sao Paulo, called in the local fire service after discovering a dark brown puma on the office floor.Pictures posted on the firefighters' Facebook and Twitter pages showed the large feline peeking over the edge of a desk. In a brief video, it can be heard growling and roaring at the emergency services.Watch the video below:"We believe the puma came out of its habitat because of constant wildfires," the Sao Paulo state fire department said on Facebook.After being captured, the puma was delivered to a non-governmental organization specializing in wild animal rescues.Click for more trending news
UCLA’s rivalry series with USC is always heated, but Saturday’s matchup at Pauley Pavilion is more than just bragging rights for the Bruins.
UCLA is barely sniffing an NCAA Tournament berth and needs to rack up key wins down the stretch. These next three games will be the Bruins’ best chances for marquee wins, starting with USC at 3 p.m. then traveling to Arizona and Arizona State next weekend.
The game tips off at 3 p.m. on ESPN2 with Bill Walton and Dave Pasch with the radio broadcast on AM 1150.
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LONDON, March 19 (Reuters) - Turkish sovereign dollar bonds fell across the curve on Monday, with the January 2041 issue at a fresh 13-month low on investor concerns about the economy given the widening current account deficit and the prospects for U.S. interest rate rises.
Turkey’s January 2041 eurobond fell 0.2 cents to 93.51 cents in the dollar, according to Tradeweb data, the lowest level since early February 2017.
The April 2043 issue also fell to 80.4 cents, the lowest level since January last year.
SAN DIEGO (KGTV) - The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department has a public warning about a blackmail scam involving the digital currency Bitcoin.
Investigators say potential victims have received a letter in the mail in which the scammer threatens to release embarrassing information unless the victim pays with Bitcoin.
The blackmailer also includes instructions on how to buy Bitcoin and a Bitcoin wallet where the money should be sent, according to deputies.
The Sheriff’s Department says anyone who receives this letter should be advised this is a scam.
Crimes involving mail are handled by the U.S. Postal Service. If you receive a blackmail letter, you can contact the Postal Inspection Service at 877-876-2455.
Palma mayor Antoni Noguera said his government will vote for the ban at city council.
Palma on the island of Majorca is planning to become the first Spanish city to prohibit the rental of apartments to tourists.
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Mr Noguera said he will back the ban because “there is nothing worse than having residents who can’t live in their city nor afford a rent”.
Rents in Majorca and in most Spanish cities have increased in recent years.
Many residents and local politicians blame the price rise on internet sites and apps that allow travellers to rent apartments short-term directly from homeowners.
Mr Noguera said that houses will be excluded from the ban, unless they are in protected areas, near airports or in industrial areas.
NEW YORK (AP)  Watching NFL football games on your phone used to be mainly limited to Verizon customers. Soon anyone will be able to watch football games on the go for free on Yahoo's app, now that Verizon owns Yahoo.
But people who want to watch football through online-TV services like Sling will have more problems. An NFL game on ESPN will still be blocked on the Sling app on a phone  and starting next season, on tablets as well for some games.
Verizon bought Yahoo in June and wants to build a digital ad business to rival Facebook and Google. Verizon's five-year deal with the NFL takes effect in January. Playoffs will stream on Yahoo, Verizon's app go90 and the NFL's own app.
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Legendary country troubador Hal Ketchum is know for his string of hits like “Small Town Saturday Night”, “I Know Where Love Lives”, “Mama Knows The Highway”, and “Past the Point of Rescue”. The live show is a combination of country, folk, blues, and soul music tying the whole thing together with the rootsy sounds that cemented his status as a member of the Grand Old Opry.
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Normally, currents in the Gulf carry water from the muddy Mississippi River from the coast of Louisiana all the way down to the upper Texas coast and Galveston. This is why the surf in Galveston is usually a bit brown. It's healthy for fish and marine life, but not as pretty as we humans sometimes like.
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Every now and then, the currents shift. A central gulf counter current expands. The flow down the coast from the Mississippi stops. The water clears up and man is it a treat. I don't know know much longer this phenomenon will last, but I'm heading down to the water this weekend to see for myself. Cheers Galveston!
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Egyptian Ambassador Mushira Khattab has said she is ready to take over the responsibility of the UNESCO director general.
"I am ready to assume the responsibility of UNESCO director general. I am ready to assume the burden of director general of UNESCO," she wrote on a Facebook page to support her for the post.
On Thursday, Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry arrived in Paris to hold a number of meetings as part of efforts to back Khattab for UNESCO.
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This series, Hair Stories, is looking at the psychology of women's hair through interviews and portraiture. Women of diverse ages and backgrounds are represented in this series. Hair is a language, and is both public and private. Hair is a construct and can be a reflection of our identity, femininity, personality, our innermost feelings of self-doubt, aging, vanity, self-esteem, but it also has deep sociological roots. It can be indicative of a certain religious or political belief system. It can also change.
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Environment Canada has issued a Special Weather Statement ahead of snowfall expected across much of southern Ontario.
The area affected by the statement stretches from Windsor, through London, all the way to Ottawa.
A general snowfall of 5 to 10 cm is forecast for southern Ontario by Tuesday morning, however some areas may see up to 15 cm.
Snowfall warnings are issued when 15cm of now or more is expected in 12 hours, so far no warnings have been issued.
Environment Canada says snow squalls are likely for Tuesday off the northwest flow of Lake Huron and that watches will likely be issued late Monday.
DALLAS – Firefighters rescued a man and a woman Monday morning after the couple became trapped as their home began to collapse.
According to Dallas Fire Rescue, the department’s Urban Search and Rescue Team responded to a 911 call at 7:38 Monday to investigate a collapsed home in the 1400 block of Padgitt Avenue, just south of downtown.
Firefighters found a two-story detached garage, partially converted into a residence, with a man and a woman trapped inside. Crews coached the two to the most stable part of the structure and got them both out with no injuries.
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"Everything seemed like it just shifted from the left and came all the way; the TV started flying, tables start sliding and come toward us," Rochelle Johnson said of waking to the commotion in her home. "It sounded like a big boom, like a car had hit the house."
Johnson and the man were evaluated at the scene but were not taken to a hospital.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Hollysys Automation Technologies Ltd :
* Hollysys Automation Technologies reports unaudited financial results for the fiscal year and the fourth quarter ended June 30, 2017
* Q4 revenue fell 6.6 percent to $138 million
* Q4 non-gaap earnings per share $0.37
* Sees fy 2018 revenue $500 million to $530 million
* Qtrly earnings per share $ 0.36
* Sees 2018 non-GAAP net income in the range of $100 million to $110 million
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Fleury is on the Hurricanes' roster to start the season, according to the Raleigh News & Observer.
Fleury is somewhat of a late arrival to the NHL after being drafted seventh overall in the 2014 Entry Draft, but it appears his time has finally come. After four seasons of junior hockey with Red Deer in the WHL, Fleury moved up to the AHL last season, where he scored 26 points ( seven goals, 19 assists) in 69 games for the Charlotte Checkers. He is expected to line up as the Canes' sixth defenseman this season, which currently limits his fantasy value to deeper formats only.
Tatis went 3-for-5 with a double, walk and two runs for Double-A San Antonio in its 11-6 win over Tulsa on Tuesday.
After a rough first month of the season, Tatis has adjusted to Texas League pitching in a major way and now looks like one of the top hitters on the circuit. Over 27 May contests, Tatis is slashing .351/.427/.649 and has totaled 20 extra-base hits (six home runs) to go with five stolen bases. Tatis' accomplishments are rendered more impressive by the fact that the 19-year-old is one of the youngest everyday players at his level. The Padres don't have much incentive to promote Tatis to the big club this season, but he appears poised to earn a full-time role with the Friars at some point in 2019.
According to the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage , in 2012 there were about 36,000 koalas in the state and 330,000 in Australia. But a study found that in NSW numbers had declined by 26 per cent over the prior three generations - about 15 to 21 years - and would probably continue to decline at the same rate over the next three generations unless action was taken.
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Copenhagen-based rockers, Forever Still, have released a video for an acoustic version of “Miss Madness”, a track from their Tied Down album, available via Nuclear Blast. Watch the new video below.
Tied Down tracklisting:
“Scars”
“Once Upon A Nightmare”
“Miss Madness”
“Awake The Fire”
“Breathe In”
“Save Me”
“Your Light”
“Alone”
“Break The Glass”
“Tied Down”
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Carolina middle linebacker Luke Kuechly (59) and his Panthers teammates would win the NFC South by winning out and having the New Orleans Saints lose at least once. David T. Foster III TNS
FRANKFURT, April 3 The European Central Bank sees no evidence that its aggressive simulus policy is hampering financial stability despite industry concerns about ultra-low yields on some bonds, ECB director Benoit Coeure said on Monday.
"So far we see no evidence that the current constellation of interest rates bears risks for the smooth functioning of markets, nor to financial stability or the transmission of our policy," Coeure told an event in Paris. (Reporting By Francesco Canepa; Editing by Catherine Evans)
DICKSON COUNTY, Tenn. (AP) — Authorities: Tennessee sheriff’s deputy fatally shot; ‘armed and dangerous’ suspect still at large.
South Carolina football head coach Will Muschamp speaks to the media before the Spurs Up Tour event in Columbia Tuesday, April 24, 2018, at Williams-Brice Stadium. Gavin McIntyre gmcintyre@thestate.com
'CALM DOWN, BUDDY' Elephant Has Had Enough Of These Tourists, Nearly Flips Their Bus
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DALLAS - Who says you have to go out for a special Valentine's Day dinner?
You can stay home, you can spice it up, you can make it different, you can inspire your loved one.
And it all starts in the kitchen!
Look at what you have and figure out how to make it a little bit naughty.
If you can suck it, if you can lick it, if you can crack it, if you can dip it, you are on your way.
Shrimp:
Add a little lemon and a little cayenne pepper.
Strawberries:
Make homemade whipped cream with a little lavender and cognac in it.
Melt a little chocolate for dipping - definitely the start of something naughty.
Bread:
Cut stale bread into squares, put on skewers, dip in melted (and beautiful) cheese.
Feed these things to the one you love. All night long.
Never think things are so stale and boring that there's no where to turn. Hit that kitchen and put your dirty spin all over it -- and there you will have the Spice of Blythe!
In a Facebook post, the company said the decision was “difficult but necessary.”
The clothing retailer, Rue 21, has announced the 700 store locations closing across the nation.
The store is closing nearly one-third of its stores to focus on its online business.
With the strong online competition, the Brick and Mortar retailer has been seeing declining mall traffic.
No Rue21 is closing in the Tri-State, however eight Indiana stores will be closing, including those in Bloomington and Corydon.
The Rue21 website is currently promoting store-closing sales.
The company has yet to say when the stores will close.
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The Missoula "dependent," get it?
The's street-facing sign was turned into a punchline over the weekend.Making a joke thatstaffers have heard repeatedly since the acquisition last Thursday, someone spray painted over the first two letters of the newspaper's name so it reads as "dependent."Publisher Matt Gibson noticed the damage when he arrived at the office Monday morning and filed a police report."I can't believe it took this long for our sign to get vandalized," he says. The red-and-white sign is a decade old.Thewas independently owned since its founding in 1991. The paper is now under the same corporate umbrella as theRead the newsroom's initial response to the sale here , and keep an eye out this Thursday for full coverage.
Jese Rodriguez has fallen down the pecking order at PSG following Neymar's arrival
Hughes hopes to land the 24-year-old former Real Madrid forward on a season-long loan.
And his arrival would pave the way for fellow Spaniard Joselu to leave the Potteries and join Newcastle in a permanent deal.
Stoke are favourites to land Rodriguez, whose career has stalled despite a £22m switch from Madrid to Paris last summer, although they are still wary of last-minute bids from rivals.
Hughes is not afraid to take a chance on risky signings, having rescued the career of maverick West Ham new-boy Marko Arnautovic following his troubled spell at Inter Milan - and paid West Brom £12m for Saido Berahino.
Rodriguez was highly rated as a youngster at Real but his career was rocked by a serious knee injury three years ago and he never forced his way back into the Spanish giants’ plans.
“Doug was such an important part of our organization. You don’t just hand that off to someone else and move on. His contribution is sorely missing.”
- Clark County Fair Manager Kevin Willard said in the Moapa Valley (Nev.) Progress about longtime Clark County Fair board member and rodeo director Doug Schwartz. Schwartz passed away June 23, 2016, when he was struck by a car crossing the street in Elko, Nev. A special tribute was held for Schwartz on April 15 at the Clark County Fair & Rodeo.
PRCA — For comprehensive coverage of the cowboy sport, read the ProRodeo Sports News, the official publication of the PRCA, and for daily updates of news and results visit the PRCA’s official website, www.prorodeo.com.
Pacers guard Glenn Robinson III could play Tuesday (AEDT) as Indiana tries to even its playoff series with the Cavaliers.
MORE: Pacers encouraged for game 2 vs. Cavaliers
Robinson, who has missed the past 12 games with a sprained left calf, took part in the team's shootaround ahead of Game 2.
Robinson didn't dress for Sunday's series opener, which the Pacers lost 109-108 to the defending NBA champions.
Robinson hasn't played since March 23 after injuring himself during a practice scrimmage.
Coach Nate McMillan isn't sure how much he can use the league's slam dunk champion, who returned to practice on Monday.
Robinson gives McMillan depth and another perimeter weapon to throw at the Cavaliers, whose defense has been suspect all season.
The 23-year-old Robinson averaged 6.1 points and 3.6 rebounds in 69 games.
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Observant Penetanguishene residents helped the OPP catch someone tagging public property with spray paint on Saturday evening.
Southern Georgian Bay OPP officers responded to a report of a person defacing a Town of Penetanguishene building with spray paint on Peel Street early in the evening on Dec. 9. Responding officers attended and located a male who was identified by some citizens who witnessed the act.
Tyler Franz, a 25-year-old from Penetanguishene, was arrested at the scene and transported back to detachment for further investigation. He now faces ten counts of mischief under $5,000 and obstructing a peace officer.
Franz was released from police custody on a recognizance and is scheduled to appear in Midland court on Jan. 4.
Blazek will become a free agent and hit the open market following the conclusion of the 2017 season.
Blazek made five appearances with the Brewers this season, allowing eight earned runs in 8.2 innings, including a disastrous start against the Nationals in late July, which ended up being his last big-league outing of the year. The 28-year-old was a solid contributor at the Triple-A level for Colorado Springs, and will likely latch on with an organization in the hopes of making the 25-man roster next year.
A feast of football is on the horizon, with 64 World Cup matches taking place up to the final on July 15.
With up to four matches broadcast on any one day, it's going to take plenty of planning to ensure you watch as much of the Russia tournament as possible.
To help you do just that, we have put together a World Cup calendar that includes all the matches, the kick-off times and TV channel details.
Simply click on the link below, print and get ready for another big summer of tournament football.
Anglican Archbishop Thabo Makgoba of Cape Town has implored ANC branch representatives to set aside factional issues at the party’s 54th elective conference this weekend.
He urged them to "put all factional‚ partisan interests aside and to follow their consciences and to be the architects of a flourishing South Africa".
In a public message on Tuesday‚ he said that branch representatives had "the opportunity of a lifetime".
The highly anticipated conference to decide on a new leader to succeed President Jacob Zuma will be held in Johannesburg. Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma‚ the president's ex-wife‚ is up against his deputy‚ Cyril Ramaphosa‚ in a race that potentially threatens to split the party.
"As people of faith‚ our hope is always in God and not in any political party or in whoever a party may choose as its leader‚" said the Archbishop.
State website helps people, businesses shop retirement plans
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — A new Washington state website now offers a simple way for people and small business owners to shop around for low-fee private retirement savings plans.
The Washington Department of Commerce said Monday that the online portal is the first of its kind in the nation.
The so-called Retirement Marketplace is aimed at helping roughly 2 million Washington state residents who do not have access to retirement savings plans through their work. It's also intended to help small businesses that may not offer such plans because of their complexity or fees.
Self-employed workers, those who work part-time or work in the gig economy and others can shop for low-fee plans.
Participation is voluntary. The state runs the website, but people sign up with private providers.
Plans listed on the website must meet certain requirements, including having low fees. They're also reviewed by the state.
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — Police responded Monday morning to a report of an assault that took place at Blue Valley Academy.
Johnson County Fire said they received a call that one person was assaulted shortly before 10 a.m.
They did not provide details on what led to the incident, nor did they specify the extent of the victim’s injuries, saying only that the injuries were considered minor.
The victim was reportedly taken to KU Hospital.
FOX 4 will have more information as details become available. Check back for more updates.
April 20 S&P Global Ratings:
* S&P says Southern Illinois University Revenue Bond rating lowered to 'BB' from 'BBB' and placed on creditwatch negative
* Downgrade, creditwatch negative status reflect belief it would be unlikely additional operating appropriations would be distributed to Southern Illinois University for 2017 Source text (bit.ly/2pkdGv4)
Lenzie couple John and Cathie Mitchell clocked up 60 years of wedded bliss recently with a special party for family and friends.
They met in 1955 at the Locarno Dance Hall in Glasgow.
When John was called up by the Army during the Suez Crisis, they decided to get engaged on Cathie’s 21st birthday in November 1956, before he left for active service.
They were wed on April 5, 1957 at Townhead Church, followed by a reception at Balgary House in Springburn.
The couple have two children, William and Ann, five grandsons Scott, Ross, Daniel, Gary and Craig, and three great-grandchildren Carley-Jo, Braedon and Skylar.
Many Vinita, Oklahoma residents are still shocked by the shooting that happened Friday, December 15th. According to authorities, Karl Jones, an attorney at the Jones & Gardner law firm, shot high school softball coach Jason Sauer multiple times.
KOAM/Fox14 spoke to multiple Vinita residents who say they never expected such a violent act to happen in their town.
"My reaction was, 'Oh my God why would he shoot him.' Because (Jones) has been our attorney before. I don't know, and the coach was a good man," said one Vinita resident.
"Well, I was very much in shock. Most of the time things like that don't happen around our little town and I just feel like from down inside my heart, that it's a terrible tragedy and everyone needs to be praying for both of these families and not placing any blame," said another Vinita resident.
The Vinita softball team recently held a prayer vigil for their coach who is in critical condition.
Bristol City are close to securing Sky Bet Championship survival despite clinching just a draw away at Blackburn Rovers on Monday.
The Robins are 18th in the table and four clear of the bottom three with games left to play against the likes of Barnsley, Brighton and Hove Albion and Birmingham City.
Since suffering a hammering against Preston North End, City have beaten Wolves and QPR and clinched a point at Ewood Park.
Chelsea loanee Tammy Abraham has taken his tally to 25 in all competitions and is the joint second top scorer in the league with 22.
The 19-year-old England under-21 forward will return to Stamford Bridge when the season ends.
City, meanwhile, will next take on Johnson's former side Barnsley at Ashton Gate. The Tykes sit 14th in the table.
April 3 Bahrain Islamic Bank
* Signs agreement with Flat 6 Labs Bahrain
* Agreement with Flat 6 Labs Bahrain will introduce accelerator programs to attract start-ups in Bahrain Source: (bit.ly/2o1mfJN) Further company coverage:
It was a windy day Tuesday, but overall, clear and sunny.
But get ready for a change in the weather as yet another storm is on the way, bringing rain in the evening through Wednesday, and then again on the weekend.
It’s expected to be much weaker than the last cold front that moved through the islands Saturday.
The National Weather Service in Honolulu reports that a cold front will approach from the northwest Tuesday night and will bring an increase in showers as it pushes over Kauai tonight, and then Oahu and Maui County Wednesday.
The front will then dissipate Wednesday night, with weak high pressure building just north of the islands Thursday through Friday, bringing drier conditions back to the state.
The next cold front will push down the island chain over the weekend, with breezy trades building in behind the front as a strong high pressure system fills in behind it.
Nat Berhe missed the entire 2015 season with a nagging calf injury that eventually needed surgery to remove a blood clot, ruining his second year with the Giants. “Probably one...
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Norwegian Holidays is selling packages to Malaga for as little as £200
The budget airline is offering cheap holidays to popular destinations in Europe and the United States to celebrate summer.
Norwegian Holidays is selling packages to Malaga for as little as £200.
Travel to the sunny Spanish hotspot and stay in a three-star hotel for three days to claim the discount deal.
If you have a few extra pounds to spare, splash out on a four-star all-inclusive holiday.
You can stay at the VIK Gran Hotel in Costa del Sol from £262.33.
In a brief interlude between the conclusion of Joe Thomas’ outstanding, hilarious retirement speech and the question-and-answer period, Pat McManamon of ESPN Cleveland took the floor and honored the Browns standout left tackle.
McManamon announced the local chapter of the Pro Football Writers Association will rename its annual Player of the Year Award will be renamed in honor of No. 73.
Cleveland Chapter of the Pro Football Writers announces that the Player of the Year Award will be called The Joe Thomas Award. — PatMcManamon (@PatMcManamon) March 19, 2018
It’s a proud honor for Thomas and a nice tip of the cap by the Cleveland media for a player who made their jobs more interesting and fun in his later years.
Full disclosure: I am a PFWA member but did not participate in the discussion about the award or honor.
The Kootenay-Columbia school district has placed a moratorium on student trips to the United States.
Chair Teri Ferworn says it’s in response to American travel restrictions on Muslim-majority countries.
She says they’ll revisit it in September or earlier if the US further clarifies its policy.
Ferworn says it means an annual J.L. Crowe Secondary trip won’t go ahead as originally planned.
One trustee voted against the move.
Jennifer Aniston is adamant that she always wears a bra.
In a new interview with Vogue, Aniston, 48, reacted to being deemed “the OG of #FreeTheNipple” because of her nipples’ appearances throughout her 10-season run on “Friends.”
“Yeah, I don’t know what to say about that! It’s just one of those things, I guess,” she told the magazine. “I wear a bra, I don’t know what to tell ya! And I don’t know why we’re supposed to be ashamed of them — it’s just the way my breasts are! But hey, OG, I’m not going to complain!”
She added that people should tune out superficial criticisms.
“In my own brain, I’ve shifted my perspective, so who gives a s–t! If you’re going to walk out and have your nipples showing, or your belly is a little bloated, or you’re not at the weight you want to be — you are perfect no matter what you are and no matter where you are and who cares!”
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PIC Saipan to unveil water slides attraction in 2018
BY MEGHAN HICKEY
Journal Staff
Interpacific Resorts (Saipan) Corp., which does business as Pacific Islands Club Saipan is set to unveil a new form of entertainment for guests and locals as the new year unfolds.
The resort is building an attraction to include three different types of water slides to help strengthen their advantages over other resort experiences, Dennis Seo, director of administration at from Micronesia Resort Inc., which is a subsidiary of E-Land World Co. Ltd. and the owning company of IRSC, told the Journal . . .
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Clark County District Attorney Steve Wolfson. Michael Quine/Las Vegas Review-Journal @Vegas88s
I read with interest the Monday Review-Journal article that included comments by Clark County District Attorney Steve Wolfson in regard to those arrested on misdemeanor marijuana charges (“DA not ready to move on pot”). He stated, “I’m not going to take an active role in seeking the vacation or seeking the dismissals.”
So Mr. Wolfson won’t take an active role concerning misdemeanor pot charges, but he certainly took an active role in deciding not to charge one of his own employees after she stole $42,000 (Friday Review-Journal). He even went as far as calling her “the best employee I’ve ever had in 37 years, times 10.”
So she committed numerous felonies, and she’s the best employee he’s had? Doesn’t say much about the caliber of the rest of the employees working in the DA’s office
Mr. Wolfson, you’re a hypocrite. Believe me, many of us will remember your actions come election time.
ESSEX–The North Country track and field team sent several members of their squad to the Essex Invitational on Saturday.
Despite the less than ideal conditions, one member of the team gave a memorable performance for the ages.
Senior Aleksei Bingham was able to break the old school record for the 3000M race that was held by current All-American Sam Brunnette, who is currently competing for Plymouth State.
Sam’s old record was 8:56.61, which he set in 2014.
Aleksei was able to knock the .61 off of his time and finished the race in 8:56.00.
For more, see the Express on 5-30-18.
By Maham Sohail
I cried a river
And nobody cared.....
I weeped under a willow
And they stamped into the puddle....
I drowned in the lake
And they sat down and laughed.....
I slithered all the memories
And they kicked me to the curb.....
I asked for forgiveness
And they reminded me of my past...
I swallowed all the horse-shit
And they called me a cheat.....
I became a flirt
And they say I changed.
Published in Young Nation magazine on November 26, 2016
Feb 14 Acorn International Inc
* Acorn files lawsuit against certain former directors over alleged wrongdoing
* Acorn international inc - "company alleges that defendants breached their fiduciary duties and engaged in mismanagement of company's business"
* Acorn says dispute also involved improper removal of mr. Robert w. Roche from his role as executive chairman by then-board of director
* Acorn international-filed lawsuit with grand court of cayman islands on dec 1, 2016 against certain former directors including andrew y. Yan , two others
* Acorn international - "alleges defendants breached fiduciary duties" including but not limited to wrongfully removing robert roche as ceo Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
New farming technology helps preserve root crops
JERICHO, Vt. (AP) — A Vermont university professor's idea is changing how farmers store root crops over the winter.
WCAX-TV reports Chris Callahan at the University of Vermont Extension has introduced the VESTA Control System. The device controls humidity to help crops such as carrots stay healthy in the colder months.
Callahan says he was inspired by the trend of Vermont farmers looking to operate year round.
Jericho Settlers Farm owner Mark Fasching says he experienced about a 20 percent carrot crop loss four years ago. With the new device priced at about $2,000, he says his crop loss is now at 2 percent.
The company that installs the device says they have completed beta testing and are starting mass production.
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The storms that ripped through the southeast overnight have knocked tens of thousands of Georgia Power customers offline.
Most of the outages are in the western part of the state with many more reported in Cobb and Fulton counties.
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TORONTO — Police are trying to locate a 16-year-old boy after a gun he was allegedly playing with went off and the bullet lodged in a mattress his sibling way lying on.
Investigators allege the boy was in his bedroom in northwest Toronto last Saturday afternoon playing with a gun.
They say when it went off, the bullet travelled through his bedroom wall into his sibling’s room and became lodged in the mattress.
The teen is wanted on nine charges, including using a firearm carelessly, possession of a firearm without a licence, carrying a concealed weapon, and discharging a firearm in a reckless manner.
Police say the suspect is considered armed and dangerous.
Heart disease is the number one killer of men and women.
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Seventy-six-year-old Pat Downes of Hampden had triple bypass surgery when doctors found she had two completely blocked arteries.
Her post-surgery therapy includes working out regularly at Baystate Medical Center cardio rehab gym.
Downes told 22News her heart condition caught her completely by surprise.
"Not the typical pressure, maybe more of fatigue, maybe more a stomach upset, other symptoms that women may experience," said Heidi Ciolek of Baystate Medical Center.
Downes and her dad both discovered they had heart problems at the age of 76. Her dad was given five years to live.
But after having bypass, he survived another six years.
With today's medical advances, doctors say Pat can expect to live another 15 years.
Before you head out to see the new movie, here's a recap of where the saga left off with 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens.' USA TODAY
Pakistan honoured
BALI: Pakistan has been elected as chair of the global HR Standard on HR Metrics during ISO Standards meeting in Bali, a statement said on Thursday. Currently, there are 162 countries in ISO. This is a great honour for Pakistan that it is among leading countries, including US, the UK, France, The Netherlands, Australia, Germany, and Canada, who are chairing one standard each at ISO Geneva, it added.
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SEOUL, March 28 South Korean shares ended up on Tuesday on hopes companies will report upbeat March-quarter earnings, with the focus squarely on tech giant Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.'s report early next month.
The Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) closed up 0.4 percent at 2,163.31 points.
Foreign investors were net buyers to the tune of a small 10.3 billion won ($9.26 million) worth of KOSPI shares.
The South Korean won was quoted at 1,113.0 to the dollar at the conclusion of onshore trade, almost flat from Monday's close of 1,112.8. (Reporting by Dahee Kim; Editing by Shri Navaratnam)
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Ghanaian actor, Van Vicker has joined the host of many other celebrities to celebrate their spouses, yesterday , February 14, 2017, being Valentine’s day.
The actor took to IG post to share a photo with his wife and mother of three children, Adjoa. He captioned the photo: My Wife, My Valentine. #ygf #MySuccessStory.
Failing to trade for Jimmy Butler has blown up in the Celtics' face
“Jimmy Butler was great yesterday. He was fantastic. I like Jimmy Butler a lot.
"I have said this: If I was a general manager and I was the Lakers or I was the Celtics, I would go after Jimmy Butler. He is a unique talent.
"The Boston Celtics have been rebuilding for years and years. You read about it. Danny Ainge, they are patient.
"They had a chance to go out and get Jimmy Butler, but Danny Ainge wants to win every trade. He wants to be patient. He wants to make the right move.”
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When Asadullah Poya's wife gave birth to their third child in a tiny village in rural Afghanistan, he immediately thought of Donald Trump.
April 13 Aphria Inc -
* Aphria records fifth consecutive quarter of profitability
* Revenue for three months ended February 28, 2017 was $5.1 million, representing a 2% decrease over prior quarter's revenue of $5.2 million
* Qtrly earnings per share $0.04 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Good morning and welcome to another day of Premier League transfer news on this bank holiday Monday. The window is now open and, despite a full program of games over the next few days, expect a flurry of transfer stories.
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Antonio Conte spent most of last summer searching for a centre back, before eventually buying David Luiz who has been a revelation at the heart of Chelsea's back three.
Nevertheless, with John Terry soon to be put out to pasture, defence is an area in which Chelsea will need added depth for the remainder of this season and next.
According to the Daily Express, Chelsea have launched a £60 million bid for Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk which, conveniently enough, is roughly the sum burning a whole in their pocket following Oscar's sale to China.
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MONTREAL -- An employee in the prime minister's office has resigned after an investigation into unspecified allegations against him.
A spokeswoman for the PMO says Claude-Eric Gagne is no longer an employee in Justin Trudeau's office.
Eleanore Catenaro declined further comment in an email, calling it a confidential matter.
Gagne, the deputy director of operations, had been on leave since Nov. 1 pending the outcome of an investigation by a third-party investigator -- Rubin Thomlinson, a prominent employment law firm.
He has said previously that he challenged the veracity of the allegations.
Before joining the PMO, Gagne was chief Quebec organizer for the Liberal Party of Canada during the 2015 election campaign.
He had previously worked in the offices of provincial Liberal cabinet ministers Yolande James and Claude Bechard.
Police in Kirkcaldy have confirmed that a man reported missing has been found.
Scott William Porter had been reported missing after not being seen since July 2.
However Police Scotland confirmed on Wednesday evening that he had now been traced safe and well.
Many of Chicago’s recreational softball teams have been displaced from lakefront fields because of damage from a World Series celebration last year.
The Chicago Tribune reports massive crowds of Cubs fans that gathered in Grant Park for the November rally left parts of the park along Lake Michigan unusable.
The head of Chicago Sport and Social Club says adult recreational softball league games have been moved to other city parks in the meantime.
The team has to pay nearly $400,000 for restoration of the park. Repairs include laying sod where grass was missing, aeration and the addition of topsoil and sand.
Chicago hosted the parade and rally to celebrate the team’s first World Series championship since 1908.
What steps should the U.S. take to combat Russian aggression? Former CIA director of operations Chad Sweet provides insight.
A state employee who used state dollars to throw an office retirement party for her boss ended up with an unpaid 20-day suspension, according to a state appeals board.
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More than 300 people turned out for the annual Easter egg hunt on Sullington Warren, in Storrington, over the weekend.
Organised by the National Trust, the event held on Saturday (April 15) was aided and abetted by the Sandgate Conservation Society.
Labour MP Jess Phillips slammed left-wing men as being the 'absolute worst' while in Edinburgh
Speaking at the Edinburgh International Book Festival, the MP for Birmingham Yardley said although they were “well-meaning”, left-wing men didn't “think of women on the same level”.
She said: “They [left-wing men] are the worst, the actual worst.
“Men said they supported better female representation but, when it came to losing their own jobs, they would say, ‘Oh, you mean me? But I am so clever. I’ve got so much to offer the world’.
Melania Trump, 47, made sure all eyes were on her as she welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron, 40, and his wife Brigitte Macron, 64.
Joining President Donald Trump, 71, Melania stunned in a pure white outfit with a severely belted waist which made the most of her model figure.
Clearly aware that the world’s media would be watching, Melania topped off her outfit with a massive wide-brimmed hat.
The First Lady chose a white skirt suit and matching hat as she stood with Donald on the red carpet.
A pair of killer heels - blue with a white heel - completed the look.
On this week's edition of Do Your Job, KCTV5's Gina Bullard visited the Blue River Waste-Water Plant. Whether people want to think about it or not, a lot goes into making sure that water is clean and that what is dumped down the drain goes to the right place.
Enea AB completed its acquisition of Openwave Mobility, a company offering a scalable NFV platform for mobile operators. The acquisition price was approximately US$90 million.
Openwave Mobility is headquartered in California and generated preliminary adjusted revenues of approximately US$27 million in 2017 and an EBIT of US$ 3 million.ENEA said the acquisition expands its portfolio and addressable market.
Shanique Syrena Pearson, 22, threatened to knock out the BBC presenter in London.
Jeremy Vine and Shanique Syrena Pearson.
A woman convicted of threatening the BBC presenter Jeremy Vine in a 'road rage' attack is set to appeal her conviction.
Shanique Syrena Pearson, 22, threatened to knock out Mr Vine and kicked his bike in a confrontation as he cycled to work in west London.
The altercation was caught on a helmet camera worn by the 51-year-old Crimewatch presenter.
Ms Pearson was warned she may face jail as she was convicted over the incident at a magistrates court hearing in February this year.
She was found guilty of driving offences and using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour.
The single mother has a number of previous convictions and was subject to a suspended sentence when the latest offence was committed.
The appeal will be heard by a judge at Isleworth Crown Court in west London on Tuesday.
Vegas shooter bought 33 guns in the past year Las Vegas madman Stephen Paddock had been stocking up on firearms since 1982 — and bought 33 within the last year alone, officials said Wednesday. Paddock’s purchases did not raise...
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Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy is closing in on his first appearance for the club after training with his new team-mates for the first time.
Mendy has been suffering with a thigh injury since his £52million summer move from Monaco and missed City's opening 2-0 Premier League win over Brighton on Saturday.
But the Frenchman took part in a training session in Catalonia on Monday ahead of his side's friendly match against La Liga new boys Girona on Tuesday night.
Mendy spent one season at Monaco before being snapped up by City and jetting straight to the United States to join his new club on their pre-season tour.
His progress may give boss Pep Guardiola hope that Mendy could yet be in the frame to make his competitive debut for City against Everton next Monday night.
Jersey City kicked off Black History Month on Thursday night with a ceremony blending music, spoken word, and discourse.
The Rev. Dr. Stanley Hearst II from Mt. Pisgah AME Church in Jersey City delivered the keynote speech of the ceremony, which was held in the City Hall Council Chambers. Meanwhile, Alicia Cooper sang the Black National Anthem and Jas Bryant performed a spoken word piece.
JaeAnna Wilson, 9, helped get the celebration underway when she led the Pledge of Allegiance with Mayor Steve Fulop.
Here is a list of the other Black History Month events upcoming in Jersey City:
Black History Month Art Exhibition opening reception, Tuesday, from 5 to 8 p.m. 2nd Floor Rotunda at City Hall, located at 280 Grove St..
23rd Annual MLK Oratory Contest: 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., City Hall Council Chambers. Feb. 21: grades 3-5; Feb. 23: grades 6-8; Feb. 26: final competition.
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Members of the California Legislature’s budget conference committee convene Wednesday with one task above all others: reconcile the plans put forth by their two houses, both of which would be more costly than the proposal crafted by Gov. Jerry Brown.
The 10-member committee, equally split between the Senate and Assembly but dominated by Democrats, will knit the proposals together to form most of the budget sent to Brown by June 15. The most contentious disagreements are usually settled in closed-door negotiations with the governor.
While both houses propose higher spending than Brown did in his blueprint, they also have noticeable policy differences with him on healthcare, higher education and social services. And in some cases, the Senate and Assembly disagree with each other on those topics.
"I just don't need to use social media as therapy and tell everyone, 'Today I f—-ed up as a mom.' It’s none of your damn business."
— Jessica Alba, on why she doesn't air her "dirty laundry" online, to Redbook
Wichita police have identified a 45-year-old man who was shot and killed as he was moving out of his house during the weekend.
Police say Randy Gibson and two of his friends were moving his belongings Saturday when a man who lived in the house fatally shot Gibson and wounded his two friends.
Police officer Charley Davidson said Monday the 21-year-old suspect was arrested at the scene and booked into jail on suspicion of first-degree murder and other charges.
The two wounded men were treated at Wichita hospitals.
Two other people inside the house when the shooting occurred were not injured.
We create a function that shows the parts of speech and dependencies.
See the explanations of the abbreviations and a list of dependencies. Note that in this file the dependencies start with the block that begins "acomp" and finishes with "xcomp."
Also, dependencies are described in the Stanford typed dependencies manual.
def show_dep(text): tokens = parser(text) for token in tokens: print(" {:<8} : {:<5} : {:<7} : {}".format(token.orth_,token.pos_,token.dep_,token.head)) print(" {:<8} : {:<5} : {:<7} : {}".format("token","POS","dep.","head")) print("------------------------------------") show_dep("I drove home with joy.")
“We have a very good group of players, and I’m looking forward to leading them out in the summer — building on Alastair’s achievements and making the most of our talents in the years ahead,” said Root.
This is pretty cool…wanna combine two of your favorite things? Pizza and baseball!
Now you have the chance to meet Houston Astros All-Star Jose Altuve and get a discount on your pizza when you order from Papa John’s Pizza.
According to ABC 13, ‘On Astros playoff gamedays, fans in Houston can receive two large one-topping pizzas for $17 by using the promo code ALTUVE at Papa John’s website. By using the promo code, you will be automatically entered to win a chance to meet Altuve at a pizza party.’
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Rescuers are now looking at other ways of evacuating 12 boys and their soccer coach trapped in a flooded cave in Thailand. They are excavating more than a dozen natural shafts to see if they can be dug out, with some fearing the boys could panic during a complex dive.
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April 5 Mondo TV Iberoamerica SA:
* Said on Tuesday it had closed a global agreement with TV Azteca for the broadcast of all series of its library in Mexico, Guatemala and Honduras
* The deal provides for the transfer of broadcast rights on open TV, on the newly released A + channel, of the entire Mondo TV animation library in addition to the first season of the series Heidi, launched on March 13 on pay-TV channel Nickelodeon Latinoamerica
* The portfolio of animated series includes Sissi The Young Empress, The Treasure Island, Angel's Friends, The Drakers, Gormiti and Dinofroz
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SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — Winning the lottery is something many of us dream about, but what would you do with the money?
For one first-grader at Blessed Sacrament School, the decision was easy.
6-year-old Pete Rosario hit the jackpot at the school’s Bingo Night, but he quickly decided to donate his prize to his classmate, Lily.
Her parents had just come to the school to tell the students that Lily’s hair was falling out because she was recently diagnosed with leukemia.
So instead of spending his $156 dollar prize on candy or toys, Pete said he’d like to help buy Lily a wig.
“Shes in this school, and she’s ill, and she needs to take medicine,” Pete said. “The medicine sometimes makes her hair fall out.”
Pete said he’s not sure if everyone should give their money away, but there is an opportunity to help.
The school is selling t-shirts with #LilyStrong on them. You can call the school at 912-356-6987 to order one.
The actor has been nominated for two Academy Awards.
James Woods has quietly announced his retirement from acting. Best known for his roles in such films as “Videodrome,” “Casino,” and “Once Upon a Time in America,” Woods has more recently attracted attention for his outspoken, highly conservative remarks on social media.
The actor, who celebrated his 70th birthday earlier this year, has twice been nominated for an Academy Award: in 1987 for his leading role in “Salvador” and again 10 years later for his supporting turn in “Ghosts of Mississippi.” His announcement was nestled in a press release sent out by his real-estate agent about Woods putting up his lake house in Rhode Island for sale.
After criticizing the gay romantic drama “Call Me by Your Name” on Twitter last month, Woods was called out by Amber Tamblyn for allegedly trying to pick her up when she was 16. He denied the accusation, later calling her a liar.
March 19 (Reuters) - Henry Schein Inc:
* HENRY SCHEIN SAYS ‍ON MARCH 16, BOARD APPROVED SHIRA GOODMAN AS NEW NOMINEE FOR ELECTION AS DIRECTOR AT THE ANNUAL MEETING​ - SEC FILING
* HENRY SCHEIN - GOODMAN WAS CEO OF STAPLES INC FROM 2016 TO JANUARY 2018
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The Eagles got the news they feared on Monday.
Coach Doug Pederson told reporters that quarterback Carson Wentz did indeed tear his ACL in the win over the Rams, a tremendous blow to the Eagles’ Super Bowl chances.
Wentz was having an MVP season for the 11-2 Eagles and was the main reason they were the favorites to win the NFC. Philadelphia now turns to Nick Foles, who completed 6-of-10 passes for 42 yards in Los Angeles after Wentz left the game.
Wentz suffered the injury diving into the end zone in the third quarter for a touchdown that would be called back for holding.
Nate Sudfeld is expected to be promoted from the practice squad to back up Foles.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) - West Virginia lawmakers are weighing whether to stop requiring state registration of nearly 27,000 storage tanks that can hold up to 210 barrels of brine water and crude oil produced in drilling for oil and natural gas.
At a House hearing Monday, a dozen oil and gas producers say their tanks contain harmless organic materials far from water system intakes, unlike the massive 2014 spill from a chemical tank that shut down the Charleston area's water supply for nine days. They say that they already comply with other similar regulations.
A dozen environmentalists and other advocates say the regulation costs only $20 to $40 in one-time fees and requires companies publicly post notices with emergency contact information. They say drilling waste water contains drinking-water pollutants and leaks could also taint wells.
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News Brief: Trump Executive Order, Pence In Japan, Sears In Trouble
President Trump plans to sign an order on "Hire American" and "Buy American." Vice President Pence meets with Japan's prime minister after Trump targeted Japan for its huge trade surplus with the U.S.
× Blackhawk military helicopter crashes in Maryland
LEONARDTOWN, Md. — A UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter with three crew members on board experienced a hard landing Monday, crashing in Leonardtown.
One of the crew members was medevaced from the scene, Ft. Belvoir spokesperson Jimmie Cummings told CNN.
No additional details were provided about the other crewmembers or why the helicopter, which came from Ft. Belvoir, crashed at approximately 1:50 p.m.
One witness, Garrett Bowles, told CNN he thinks the helicopter hit some trees as it went down. One other helicopter was at the scene when it crashed, Bowles told CNN.
Another witness, Bianca Melton, told CNN the helicopter looked like it stalled out before crashing.
The UH-60 Blackhawk is an Army utility helicopter used in air assault, air cavalry and aero-medical evacuation units.
Knight Transportation (KNX +3% ) is upgraded to Outperform from Neutral with a $36 price target at Baird following last week's announcement of its merger deal with Swift Transportation (SWFT +4% ) that heralds a "new era of truckload."
KNX has given back nearly all of its outperformance immediately following the merger news on April 10, but given the pullback, along with resetting estimates, Baird believes KNX's (and SWFT's) risk/reward is attractive at current levels.
The firm also thinks a likely cyclical trough in truckload industry pricing growth during 2017 along with synergy from the merger supports accelerating EPS growth in 2018, presenting a fundamental catalyst to KNX-SWFT.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 3 Morning' game
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday morning's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Pick 3 Morning" game were:
2-9-8, Sum It Up: 19
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Synnex Technology International Corp :
* Says it will pay cash dividend for 2016 to shareholders on Sept. 22
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Media caption The RNLI posted the footage on social media along with the warning "hold onto your stomach"
Video footage has captured the stomach-churning seas faced by a lifeboat crew during training.
The film shows the Eyemouth boat in action off the coast of the Scottish Borders at the weekend.
The RNLI posted the footage on Twitter along with the warning "hold onto your stomach".
The video of the boat going up and down prompted a number of comments from the public including: "watching this with a hangover is not fun".
Calgary police are investigating a serious hit and run in the city’s northwest involving a taxi.
The crash happened shortly after 9 p.m. Tuesday on Northmount Drive. Police said a stolen pickup truck drove through a stop sign and crashed into a cab.
Two people inside the taxi were sent to hospital.
Police said a man and woman jumped out of the truck and ran away.
Officers continued to search for suspects as of 10 p.m. Tuesday.
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TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) -- An Ohio city is going to allow golf carts and other low-speed vehicles on downtown streets and two residential neighborhoods.
Toledo's city council approved the plan and, starting in April, drivers who are at least 16 and hold a valid license will be able to take golf carts onto Toledo's streets.
Toledo has about 280,000 residents.
A few cities and several resort-type communities around Ohio already allow golf carts on city streets.
Under Ohio law, golf carts may be legal within specific parameters and with safety features added. They must be titled, licensed and insured like any other vehicle.
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A 25-year-old New South Wales man has been charged with armed robbery following a carjacking in Brisbane.
Queensland Police allege he forced a 60-year-old man from his car at knifepoint at Corinda on Tuesday and drove it to Ipswich where it was later involved in a crash at an intersection.
Police also alleged the same person was involved in a failed carjacking around the same time.
The man was charged with armed robbery, unlawful use of a motor vehicle, dangerous driving, attempted robbery and "failure to take care in respect to a syringe".
He will appear in Richlands Magistrates Court on Thursday.
3 injured in early morning school bus accident
Three people were taken to the hospital with minor injuries after an EISD school bus left the roadway and came to rest in a ditch just after 6:30 a.m. Tuesday morning near Alma.
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BJP has fielded Lavingji Thakor from Radhanpur constituency. It is a General category constituency. Originally a Congress leader, Lavingji has been part of Shankarsinh Vaghela's camp and had once vacated Radhanpur seat for him - in 1996-97, when Vaghela defeated Shankar Chaudhary and went on to become chief minister. Alpesh Thakor comes from Endla village of Ahmedabad district.
Alpesh Zala is the convenor of Gujarat Kshatriya Thakor Sena (GKTS). Radhanpur is located in Patan district. The constituency will have 270 polling stations. In 2012 assembly polls, the number of electors for this seat was 237753. Thakor Nagarji Harchandji of BJP won the seat in 2012 assembly elections with 69493 votes.
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(Note: No audio in video) Donald Trump Jr. released an email chain on Tuesday that shows him discussing plans to hear damaging information on Hillary Clinton. In a statement, he said was posting the emails "in order to be totally transparent." The emails
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Tommy Robinson was sentenced for potentially prejudicing a court case after broadcasting details of a live trial on social media outside Leeds Crown Court, despite media reporting restrictions being in place.
The 35-year-old was arrested on Friday by police for breaching the peace, before pleading guilty to the charge of contempt of court.
He was given 10 months in jail, plus an additional three months for breaching a previous suspended sentence.
Footage of Robinson's one-hour Facebook live post was watched 250,000 times within the space of a few hours.
A judge told the controversial activist his actions could result in a re-run of the current trial costing “hundreds and hundreds of thousands of pounds”.
BOSTON — The Boston Celtics say forward Gordon Hayward had surgery to remove a plate and screws in his broken left leg and will be ready to start next season.
Hayward missed almost the entire season after breaking his leg in the first quarter of the season opener. The Celtics went on to reach Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals before losing to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
The team says his leg and ankle are sound, but the plate and screws that were implanted to help the injury heal were irritating his tendons. He is scheduled to resume basketball activities in six to eight weeks and be ready for training camp.
Also Wednesday: the Celtics said centre Aron Baynes had successful surgery to repair a nasal fracture he sustained during Game 6 of the Cleveland series. He is expected to be back on the court in two to four weeks.
Katie Crutchfield turns to songwriting to capture the rollercoaster of emotions in her personal and professional life on Waxahatchee’s new album. She’s joined by sister Allison on keys and percussion. We find "Silver" one of the most guitar-driven songs in her opus.
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TORONTO — The Canada Border Services Agency says it has seized seven kilograms of suspected cocaine from the bottom of food trolleys on an airplane.
The agency says it made the discovery earlier this month while carrying out a routine inspection of an aircraft landing at Toronto's Pearson International Airport.
It says officers noticed something unusual about the catering trolleys on board and examined them more closely.
Officers eventually found seven brick-shaped packages on the bottom of the food carts that contained white powder wrapped in plastic.
The agency says the packages were taken to a lab where they tested positive for suspected cocaine.
The agency did not release details on where the packages originated from or if charges are pending.
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WASHINGTON, April 20 International Monetary Fund Managing Director Christine Lagarde said on Thursday she believes the IMF can work successfully with the Trump administration to improve the global trading system, but added that open trade must be preserved as a growth engine.
Lagarde told a news conference at the opening of the IMF and World Bank spring meetings in Washington that the IMF saw the need to reduce subsidies and other trade distortions that limit competition, but also said "protectionist measures" needed to be avoided.
"From the various contacts that I've had with the administration so far, I have every reason to believe that we will make progress, that we will cooperate all together in order to support and indeed improve the system as we have it," Lagarde said. (Reporting by David Lawder; Editing by Paul Simao)
The property forms part of the Greendale Shopping Centre, which is anchored by McHugh's Centra Store and the offices of the Department of Social Protection and Welfare. Other retailers include a pharmacy, betting office and fast food outlets.
The Foxhound Inn extends to 670 sq m over three levels and comprises a lounge bar at ground floor level, and a lounge and function room on its first floor.
There is a large cellar, cold room and keg lift at basement level.
Should Michigan legalize recreational marijuana?
It's a topic that will likely appear on the November ballot here in Michigan. Local 4 held a four minute debate on the issue at the Mackinac Policy Conference.
The two participants were Scott Greenlee of Healthy and Productive Michigan and Josh Hovey from the Coalition to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol.
Watch the full four minute debate in the video player above.
VOTE: Who won the debate on legal pot?
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TORONTO — Rose McGowan has cancelled the rest of her book tour for her new memoir "Brave."
A publicist for HarperCollins Canada Ltd., issued the news on Friday.
McGowan was scheduled to visit Toronto on Monday to promote the book as well as her new E network docuseries "Citizen Rose."
HarperCollins said that's now been "cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances" and that she "has cancelled the duration of her book tour."
The memoir from the artist, activist and former actress details her sexual assault allegation against fallen producer Harvey Weinstein.
Weinstein issued a statement Wednesday that quoted an alleged email from McGowan's former manager, saying that the actress had spoken of a consensual encounter with him.
Weinstein is accused by multiple women of sexual misconduct.
McGowan also issued a statement Wednesday saying that his remarks were part of an ongoing effort to "smear" her.
Home | World | Africa | Baby drowns while mother has sex with boyfriend
A-THREE-YEAR old baby boy fell into a pit and drowned while his mother was allegedly indulging in sex inside her boyfriend's house in Bulawayo.
Police on Monday rescued the couple as Cowdray Park residents were baying for their blood.
An angry mob that was accusing the couple of being irresponsible had gathered around 6pm, demanding "justice."
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MINNEAPOLIS — Philadelphia Eagles starting defensive tackle Tim Jernigan returned to practice Friday after missing two days this week because of an illness.
The NFC champions had everyone participate as they continued preparations to face the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl on Sunday.
Coach Doug Pederson gave a lengthy speech after practice, according to a pool report.
"Play loose, have fun, enjoy the moment," Pederson said he told his players. "These opportunities, as you know, don't come around every year. Also, make sure just to reflect on this season, reflect on the journey that got us here. But just play for one another, have fun and enjoy it."
In 2007 The Petit family was brutally raped and murdered in their home. This is their story.
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – People and pets wrapped themselves in red heart garlands and posed for the camera at Boofy’s Best For Pets Saturday.
All the proceeds are going to benefit local cat rescue F.A.T. Katz, which currently takes care of 120 cats.
The director says this is a fun way to fundraise.
“People love pictures of their pets. Most of us have a million pictures on our phones, but this is something different. People don’t usually have the props set up,” says Jen Souhourada of F.A.T. Katz.
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Hibernian midfielder Dylan McGeouch tells BBC Scotland's Chris McLaughlin he hopes he can build on earning his first Scotland cap in the 2-0 defeat by Peru.
CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. (AP)  Authorities say a Florida police officer has shot and wounded a teen who had been involved in a drug-related shootout with other people.
Coral Springs Police Sgt. Carla Kmiotek tells The Sun Sentinel that the shooting occurred early Wednesday morning.
Kmiotek says officers responded to reports of gunfire between two cars. She says an officer spotted one of the cars involved in the shooting and chased it. The fleeing car eventually crashed.
Police say officers repeatedly told the driver to get on the ground, but the 17-year-old driver pointed a handgun at one officer, who fired several times and struck the teen once in each leg.
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The teen faces several charges, including aggravated assault with a firearm on a law enforcement officer.
The races of the suspect and officer weren't immediately released.
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HOUSTON — The number of rigs exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. declined by four this week to 936.
That's up from the 524 rigs that were active a year ago.
Houston oilfield services company Baker Hughes said Friday that 748 rigs sought oil and 187 explored for natural gas this week. One was listed as miscellaneous.
Among major oil- and gas-producing states, Oklahoma gained three rigs and Colorado added one.
Texas lost three rigs, Pennsylvania and Wyoming lost two each, and Louisiana shed one rig.
Alaska, Arkansas, California, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, Utah and West Virginia were unchanged.
The U.S. rig count peaked at 4,530 in 1981. It bottomed out in May of 2016 at 404.
DEWEY BEACH, Del. (AP)  A wild Memorial Day weekend had a happy ending in this beach town after a 19-year-old who apparently didn't know she was pregnant gave birth outside a hotel.
Dewey Beach Police Sgt. Cliff Dempsey tells the News Journal that he got the call about a woman about to ride her bicycle home because she was feeling unwell, but instead gave birth in the parking garage of Hyatt Place. Officers found her holding her baby and took them to a hospital.
Three people were arrested early Sunday after two officers responding to a street brawl were hit by a car and police horse was punched in its face.
Dewey Mayor TJ Redefer said he was "overjoyed" by the birth after "this crazy weekend of Memorial Day fun."
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BROWARD COUNTY. Fla. - A gas leak Saturday at a Broward County apartment complex briefly caused residents to evacuate, officials said.
Battalion Chief Michael Kane, a spokesman for Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue, said residents reported smelling gas about 11 a.m. at the Madison Apartments in the 2600 block of Northwest Eighth Court near Fort Lauderdale.
A hazardous materials team from Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue was able to replace a leaky pressure valve, which services a 1,000-gallon propane gas tank at the complex, Kane said.
After the repairs, officials with Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue determined the area was safe and residents returned to their homes, Kane said.
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Did The Weeknd Just Take Shots At Justin Bieber On Nav’s New Song?
The Weeknd just hopped on a new track by fellow Toronto artist Nav, and it might just be loaded with shots at another famous Canadian.
“Some Way” arrives days after both Abel and Nav hinted at the collaboration on Twitter. It's full of the kind of sex brags you might have come to expect from the Starboy, but some of them seem especially pointed at a certain romantic interest's ex-boyfriend. “I think your girl fell in love with me,” The Weeknd croons. “I just took that chick and I know you're feeling some way.”
OK, so it's not necessarily about Selena Gomez and her weirdly possessive ex Justin Bieber, but you'd be forgiven for reading it that way.
(KRON) Las Vegas police say OJ Simpson has formally registered at local police headquarters in accordance with his release from a Nevada prison last weekend after serving nine years for armed robbery.
Police spokesman Larry Hadfield said in a statement late Thursday Simpson came to police headquarters earlier in the day and registered “in accordance with the law.”
It wasn’t immediately clear which law required Simpson to register with Las Vegas police. Hadfield referred questions to the state parole board, which didn’t immediately provide an answer.
The conditions of his parole dictate he report to his state parole officer on a monthly basis and obtain permission from the Nevada Division of Parole and Probation when he changes his residence.
Division Capt. Shawn Arruti said earlier Simpson plans to live at a home in the Las Vegas area.
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PETOSKEY, Mich. — A northern Michigan woman has been sentenced up to 22 1/2 years in prison for suffocating her infant daughter, her second criminal case in the death of a child.
The Petoskey News-Review reports 32-year-old Lisa Rae Bryan learned her punishment on Tuesday in Emmet County Circuit Court.
Bryan last month pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter. She was charged with second-degree murder in the 2016 death of her daughter, Isabella.
Bryan admitted that she was sleeping with Isabella close to her chest when the child died just weeks after birth.
In 2010, another infant died in Tulsa, Oklahoma, while Bryan was taking a bath with her. She served slightly more than a year in prison for second-degree manslaughter.
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The latest GTX 1080 Ti to cross our desk is Palit's shiny new GTX 1080 Ti GameRock card, and it comes with company's impressive new four-fan cooling solution. Aptly dubbed TurboJET4, features what looks like a dual-fan solution, but is in fact four fans, mounted in pairs.
Not only does this mean more efficient cooling, but Palit's promising quieter performance, too - up to 6dB quieter than its competitors under heavy load.
There are two cards in the GameRock range - a standard and premium version. Both offer 11GB of RAM across a 352-bit memory interface, but you get a higher GPU clock speed on the premium part.
GeForce GTX 1080 Ti GameRock 11GB
OC Mode: 5500/1518 MHz
Gaming Mode:5500/1505 MHz
Silence Mode:5500/1493 MHz
GeForce GTX 1080 Ti GameRock 11GB
OC Mode: 5500/1594 MHz
Gaming Mode:5500/1556 MHz
Silence Mode:5500/1518 MHz
Both cards also feature the new compulsory RGB lighting, Palit RGB SYNC software, and dual BIOS protection.
Wausau East and Wausau West warmed up for this year's Log Game with the Sports Express AM team early Friday.
The Warriors and Lumberjacks have struggled this season, but each school will forget the past to bask in the present for the biggest game of the season.
While neither East or West will make the playoffs this year, a packed Thom Field in the morning set the stage for a sudden death atmosphere in Friday night's Log Game.
The Log has been dominantly held by Wausau West 30-16-1 over the years. The Jax took home the Twig in Thursday night's Junior Varsity game.
Newsline 9's Alexis Geffin will take a look ahead to Friday night's game starting on Newsline 9 at 5.
(ABC NEWS)- More than 30 preemies staying in Advocate Children’s Hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in Downers Grove, Illinois, donned red, white and blue outfits as part of an early Independence Day celebration.
The little ones were all photographed to give their families happy memories, despite not being home yet.
Nurses and child life specialists helped decorate their surroundings with American flags to celebrate their first Fourth of July with their parents.
NEW YORK A U.S. government weather forecaster on Thursday projected the possibility of closely-watched El Niño phenomenon developing in the Northern Hemisphere late summer or fall.
The Climate Prediction Center (CPC), an agency of the National Weather Service, in its monthly forecast said neutral conditions are favored to continue through at least the spring, with increasing chances of El Niño developing toward the second half of 2017. It pegged those chances at 50 percent from August through December.
The last El Niño, a warming of ocean surface temperatures in the eastern and central Pacific that typically occurs every few years, went away in 2016 and was linked to crop damage, fires and flash floods.
(Reporting by Chris Prentice; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama, Bernard Orr)
Don: Gorsuch needs to understand he is a impartial judge not a tool of the GOP which they are trying to make him. He is on the court now and dose not have to answer to the GOP any longer.
A Shelby County teen faces a felony charge after authorities say he made school threat.
Harpersville police on Friday arrested 18-year-old Stephen Chase Edwards, according to court records made public Monday. The incident happened on March 9.
The arrest warrant against Edwards states he made statements regarding "shooting up" Coosa Valley Academy. No additional details were immediately available but he is charged with making a terroristic threat, which is a felony.
The case was investigated by the Harpersville Police Department.
Edwards was booked into the Shelby County Jail Friday and released the same day after posting $15,000 bond. His preliminary hearing is tentatively scheduled for April 25.
This story will be updated if more information is released.
A nonprofit group dedicated to restoring oyster reefs in the Chesapeake Bay says a shell recycling program is growing.
The Oyster Recovery Partnership said Tuesday the program has grown by 28 restaurant members over the past six months.
The new restaurant members are in Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C.
Natural oyster shell is important to a healthy oyster population. That's because it is the preferred material for oyster larvae to attach and grow.
Businesses and individuals who recycle their shells in Maryland are eligible for a state tax credit of up to $750 annually.
The group notes that many of the oysters eaten today are farmed through aquaculture practices, which provide the same water quality benefits as wild reefs and reduce the harvest pressure on wild populations.
US judge asks Army to revisit environmental analysis of Dakota pipeline
WASHINGTON, June 14 A federal judge on Wednesday said the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers did not fully weigh the impacts of the Dakota Access pipeline and ordered it to reconsider sections of its environmental analysis.
Image copyright Essex Police Image caption Samuel Breed, 13, from Rainham, died following the accident in London Road, Purfleet
Tributes have been paid to a teenager killed when he was hit by a motorbike.
Samuel Breed, 13, from Rainham, east London, died at the scene of the crash in London Road, Purfleet, Essex, near the junction with Vellacott Close, on Saturday afternoon.
The motorcyclist remains in critical condition in hospital.
Samuel's family said in a statement: "We have lost a wonderful son. He was loved by all who met him and his star will continue to shine forever."
Image copyright Si Braybrooke-Gibbens Image caption Officers are continuing to appeal for witnesses
Officers are continuing to appeal for witnesses.
Anyone with information is asked to call Essex Police.
A whistleblower claims Cambridge Analytica, a political consulting firm that worked with the Trump campaign - retained user data on 50 million Facebook users without their consent.
Floyd (knee) has started to go through 7-on-7 drills this week and should be full speed for training camp, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic Chicago reports.
It was announced a few months back that Floyd, who suffered MCL and PCL sprains in his right knee last November, was expected back for the team's offseason programs, so it appears everything is going smoothly in his recovery. The fact that he's already going through 7-on-7 drills means the 6-foot-6 linebacker should be at full strength for training camp, though the Bears could take it easy and give Floyd some days off throughout the summer and into the fall. Either way, this is yet another encouraging update indicating Floyd should be ready to take on a significant role in 2018.
WYNNEWOOD, Okla. – Officials are investigating a shooting at the Great Wynnewood Exotic Animal Park Friday afternoon.
It is unknown if anyone is injured at this time.
Bob Moore Chopper 4 is heading to the scene.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
COTABATO CITY: A barangay (village) chairman in Surallah, South Cotabato, who is on the narco-list of President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested by policemen on Wednesday. Chief Inspector Aldrin Gonzales, speaking for the Police Regional Office in Region 12 (PRO 12), identified the suspect as Pudi Udasan Ambalgan, 54, chairman of Barangay Upper Sepaka, Surallah. The 54-year-old village official did not resist arrest when members of the regional, provincial and municipal police showed him three warrants for his arrest for violation of Republic Act 9165 or the Dangerous Drugs Law and RA 10591 or Illegal Possession of Firearms and Explosives. Seized from Ambalgan were two caliber 45 pistols with bullets, a caliber 30 Carbine rifle and ammunition. A police report said no illegal drugs were confiscated from Ambalgan, who is listed in the narco list of the President as a “high value target” of the Philippine National Police.
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The following are the top headlines in the Maltese newspapers.
Times of Malta reports that some 300 16-year-olds have disappeared from school lists and have not been working in a regular manner. It also reports that a mediation meeting between the Electoral Commission and Identity Malta over a legal dispute has failed. The commission is calling on Identity Malta to update it about new Maltese citizens who have the right to vote.
The Malta Independent and In-Nazzjon lead with the terrorist attack in Istanbul where many were killed in a night club. The shooter is still being hunted.
l-orizzont says taxi drivers had strong demand over the festive period, with many heeding appeals not to drive.
White House struggling to change the subject. Zinke recommends diminishing size of Bears Ears monument.
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To say that people are watching the OnePlus 5 closely could be an understatement. While OnePlus has casually admitted to its existence and even given us photos of the thing, they have yet to make a formal announcement.
Yet, over in their home turf of China they already have 65,000 pre-registrations racked up. While that number is on the low side for typical hot launches in the country, we stress again: they haven’t been pushing this thing hard at all yet.
We’re always wary of trusting pre-registration numbers as a gauge for success, because registering for a product usually involves just putting your email address in. But people are interested, and at this stage that’s all OnePlus can hope for. The OnePlus 5’s official announcement will be made June 20th.
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For over 100 years the Denver Zoo has been home to a host of critters from across the globe. Throughout the years they have been committed to maintaining the highest quality of animal care, staying active in conservation efforts and educating the people of Colorado.
According to guest relations at the Denver Zoo the Scientific and Cultural Facility District assures that organizations across Denver offer a few days each year of free admission because of tax breaks. So on Feb. 12th, 2017 the zoo treated the public to a free day, allowing more people to hear their message and visit the wide variety of animals they care for.
If you missed it, do not fret! There is another free day in November. Check out these photos to hold you off until then.
Patrick Jenkins and guests discuss Santander's acquisition of troubled rival Banco Popular, the broader implications of 'resolving' troubled banks in Spain, Italy and beyond, and the foreign exchange trading scandal -- will the latest suspects be extradited to the US
HELENA, Mont.- A group of girls are bridging the gender gap in technology one code at a time. In just a few months, they have managed to create their own video game and interactive story.
Girls Who Code is a national non-profit working to change the image of what a programmer looks like and does. More than 50,000 girls throughout the U.S. have participated in the program, but this was the first year it was offered in Helena.
Girls learn vital computing and coding skills that are necessary for most science and technology jobs.
After seven weeks of hard work, the coders got a chance to show off their finished products.
Girls Who Code is free to any middle-school aged girl. A new session will start next year at the Lewis and Clark Library, along with girl-only STEM program.
The arrival of Valentine’s Day has inspired some lovely goddesses to get into the “romantic spirit”, with this particularly supple maiden proudly presenting her delicious frame (and chocolate) to the world but possibly leaving onlookers hungry for more…
Cee C (Cynthia Nwadiora) who emerged as the first runner up of the just concluded BBNaija (Big Brother Nigeria 2018) was physically assaulted when she landed the Murtala Mohammed Airport yesterday.
Different videos have surfaced on the internet showing clips of her getting dragged:
Cee-C got draaaageed and on exiting the International Airport. My advice to the next set of future #BBNaija housemates... Be nice, the youth are vexing in these streets. pic.twitter.com/6rKZ7wAFt0
-- Toyin Eleniyan (@ToyinOfLife) April 23, 2018
You all arguing that CeeC wasn't attacked .
See a clearer video here. #BBNaija pic.twitter.com/U5EhZ3RtDB
- Uwakwe Martin Mundus (@mundus01) April 23, 2018
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KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Afghanistan's Islamic State affiliate has claimed responsibility for a bombing outside a sports stadium in eastern Nangarhar province that killed three people and wounded 10.
In a statement posted late on Monday on an IS-linked website, the militant group said the motorcycle bombing in the provincial capital of Jalalabad targeted a pro-government meeting.
The explosion occurred as former warlord Gulbuddin Hekmatyar wrapped up a rally at the stadium. Hekmatyar, previously a declared terrorist by the United States, signed a peace deal with President Ashraf Ghani in 2017 and was removed from the list.
The Afghan IS affiliate, known as Khorasan Province, is based in Nangarhar.
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A separate militant statement on the IS-affiliate Aamaq news agency gave a different version of events, saying the bomb targeted a bus with pro-government militiamen.
press release: Single match tickets will go on-sale at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 10, 2017. Tickets will be available online at UWBadgers.com, over the phone at 1-800-GO-BADGERS or 608-262-1440, and in person at the Wisconsin Athletic Ticket Office located at Gate 1 of Camp Randall Stadium during regular business hours Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Reserved single match tickets are $7, regardless of age. Reserved single match tickets are subject to availability.
General admission tickets are sold in advance of matches and are $5 for adults, $3 for youth (ages 2 – 17) and senior citizens (age 55 & up), and $2 for UW-Madison students. If available, single match ticket sales begin one hour prior to the start of the match are available at the Wisconsin Athletic Ticket Office located at Gate 1 of Camp Randall Stadium and Gate C of the Field House. There are no ticket sales at Gate B of the UW Field House.
It is highly encouraged that single match tickets are purchased in advance of the match.
March 28 Dear Life Co Ltd:
* Says it acquired property in Tokyo, which is a building based near subway
* Says the acquisition price is not disclosed
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Embiid scored 17 points (7-17 FG, 0-4 3PT, 4-4 FT) to go with 11 rebounds, four assists, three blocks and six turnovers in 31 minutes during Friday's 103-97 win against Miami.
Embiid recovered from a 1-of-8 start from the field for a total of 17 points Friday. In addition, the center clinched his 24th double-double of the season with 11 rebounds. More importantly, Saturday will mark a milestone for Embiid, as he is expected to play in back-to-back games for the first time in his career. Depending on how well Embiid responds, lifting this limitation is a step in the right direction to increasing his value. After Saturday, there are six remaining back-to-back scenarios for the 76ers between now and the end of the regular season. If Embiid is able to compete in most, if not all, of the these, it will only help Philadelphia's chances of making the playoffs in the long run.
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If you’re wondering why the National Football League has not cracked down on unpatriotic players protesting the national anthem, all you have to do is follow the money.
Tax records show the NFL players union is in cahoots with anti-American leftist billionaire George Soros.
The NFLPA (National Football League Players Association) donated money to the Soros-funded Center for Community Change Action, a left-wing activist group that bankrolls anti-Trump protests, according to tax documents released by 2ndVote.
Tucker Carlson schools illegal alien ‘lawyer’ who demands illegals get same rights as citizens
“The NFLPA has financially supported at least two more left-wing, anti-Trump activist groups,” 2ndVote reported. Not surprisingly, the NFLPA union has defended football players’ rights to disrespect the national anthem at NFL games.
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LOS ANGELES – Jordan Spieth admits that responding to text messages, particularly after a victory or successful week, is something he needs to improve on, but this seems extreme.
“I still haven’t been able to go through them all and get back to everybody,” said Spieth, who won last week’s AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am by four strokes. “One of them that I haven’t gotten back to yet was Tom Brady.”
Yep, that Tom Brady of Super Bowl fame.
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Spieth and Brady have become friends as Under Armour athletes, and Spieth said he texted the New England quarterback to congratulate him after the Super Bowl.
In Spieth’s defense, he’s been on the go since his victory on Sunday at Pebble Beach, arriving in Los Angeles late that evening and teeing off at 8:40 a.m. in Monday’s Collegiate Showcase and he added that Brady’s text was “very inspiring.”
Keaton Jones, the bullied school kid from Tennessee received a ton of celebrity support after his mom posted a video of his emotional plea about bullying. Chris Evans even invited the family to the Avengers premiere after seeing the video.
Since going viral, several posts from Keaton‘s mom’s Facebook page have been circulating. Keaton‘s mom has made her Facebook private, so we can’t verify these posts at this time.
One of the photos Keaton‘s mom allegedly shared featured her family posing with images of the Confederate flag.
Now, celebrities are reacting to the new revelations about the family.
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MUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — A state board will decide whether Indiana should assume control of an eastern school district, a move that’s being opposed by the chamber of commerce.
The Star Press reports that Indiana’s Distressed Unit Appeal Board sent an emergency manager to the district to help stabilize the financially impaired Muncie Community Schools in the summer. The board is scheduled to meet Wednesday to vote whether the emergency manager should be given full control over the district’s finances and academics.
The leader of the teachers union is supporting the state takeover.
The boards of directors of the Muncie-Delaware County Chamber of Commerce and the Delaware Advancement Corp. have requested that the state return “autonomy” to the school district. They say they believe “in local control with accountability.”
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Hammerhead Tuff Grab spearfishing gloves are the toughest warmwater spearfishing gloves available. Tuff Grabs were designed in Hawaii for use in asspetto spearfishing, which involves the diver descending to the bottom and scratching up substrate to attract inquisitive fish. In this style of ambush diving, normal diving gloves only last weeks. Tuff Grabs last months, saving the diver money in the long run.
A full 5-finger, 2mm neoprene glove with reinforced flexible amarra (synthetic suede) palm and double-stitched gripped reinforcements offer exceptional durability without sacrificing dexterity. Anti-Slip rubberized grips are sewn into each fingertip and palm, leaving the knuckles open for flexibility. Large batting-glove style Velcro enclosures keep the glove tight.
Tuff Grabs are available in both Deep Reef and Pelagic Shatter camouflage to help make you the ultimate predator.
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She's once, twice, three times a Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover lady.
Kate Upton is once again gracing the cover of the annual issue, becoming only the fourth woman to do so three times. This year, she's making the splash with three different covers.
Other women who did the cover three times include Tyra Banks, Heidi Klum and Christie Brinkley, who also is featured in this year's edition with her two daughters. Elle Macpherson holds the record with five cover appearances.
Other notables in this year's edition include former cover girl Chrissy Teigen, an expectant mother and athletes including tennis champ Serena Williams and Olympic gold medal gymnast Simone Biles.
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The racist St. Louis DJ who called Waka Flocka Flame a “greasy N-word” for “disrespecting” Donald Trump is now insinuating that he’ll apologize to Waka…under one condition.
TMZ reports that Bob Romanik is willing to stop calling Waka the N-word if he makes a big change in his lyrics. Romanik also claims that his liberal use of the N-word doesn’t make him a racist. He told TMZ, “If he’ll take the violence out of his rap, I’ll never again call him a ‘n—-r’ and I’ll apologize to him. Until then, he is what he is.” He added that he’s not being racist toward the rapper because, “[Waka] is not a proud black person.”
As you may recall, Waka responded to the racist rant, telling reporters that he has his own plan to deal with that “white cracker.” The whole thing started after Waka rubbed his butt with a Donald Trump t-shirt during a concert. Check out Romanik’s new message for the rapper above.
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Buffalo Bills wide receiver Sammy Watkins will undergo foot surgery this week, according to Tim Graham of the Buffalo News.
Mike Rodak of ESPN.com reported Watkins was considering not having the surgery but changed his mind after having a physical Monday morning.
In his third NFL season, Watkins dealt with injuries throughout 2016. He had lingering pain in his foot from 2015; he missed Week 3 against the Arizona Cardinals and spent most of the year listed on the injury report.
He would return for the final six games of the season, scoring two touchdowns in that span.
Watkins' health is paramount to the Bills' success since he's one of the team's top offensive weapons next to LeSean McCoy and Tyrod Taylor. Without his ability to stretch the field, the Bills passing attack doesn't offer much help to the run game.
While it's unclear if this injury will impact next season, Watkins' lingering foot problems don't provide much optimism.
March 31 Inseego Corp:
* Inseego Corp updates on CFIUS process and sale of Novatel Wireless, Inc.
* Inseego - on March 30, 2017, in connection with Inseego's proposed sale of Novatel Wireless Inc to Jade Ocean Global Limited, parties met with CFIUS
* Inseego Corp says Inseego believes CFIUS process will conclude on or prior to April 24, 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
It's a well-known, stereotypical scene: Italian children plaguing customers' lunches at restaurants with their rowdy behaviour under the benevolent glance of their parents. It happens so frequently that a restaurateur came up with a brilliant idea to solve the nuisance - a 5 percent discount for "polite" children.
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Tired of children misbehaving and interrupting other diners, an Italian wine bar has introduced a 5 per cent discount to reward patrons with polite children. Antonio Ferrari owns the restaurant, located in Padua, northern Italy, which caters to families on Sundays.
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LAKE DELTON, Wis. (AP) — A Lake Delton firefighter is in stable condition after being struck while assisting with a fatal crash on Interstate 90/94.
Sauk County officials say the firefighter was injured around 8:45 a.m. Saturday at the scene of a two-vehicle crash near the Highway 12 overpass.
The Wisconsin State Patrol says a 54-year-old Montello woman was killed in the initial crash, which happened around 8 a.m. when her car spun out while entering the freeway and was hit by another car.
Delton fire officials say a 29-year-old firefighter from Baraboo was standing outside a fire truck when he was struck by another motorist who lost control on the snowy highway. He was taken to St. Clare Hospital, where he was in stable condition.
Names were not immediately released.
UPDATE at 9:35am: The family of Candace Williamson says she was on a bus to school this morning and is okay.
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is searching for 14-year-old Candace Williams who never returned home on Sunday night.
The teen left her home on Shirley Avenue to go to Lakeshore Park. She said she would be back by 7:30 that night but never did so.
Police says Candace needs several medications at this time.
If you have seen Candace or know where she may be, you are asked to contact the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office at 904.630.0500
10:34 Shockers dismantle Bradley in 100-66 blowout Pause
1:18 Fireworks on last night of Botanica's Illuminations 2016
2:45 Lutz and Suellentrop dissect Shockers' win over Bradley
1:16 Tour the Home On The Range cabin
1:29 Highlights of the Scorpion jet
3:41 Wichita State wins Valley opener
2:39 Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback talks about his work with lawmakers
0:57 Get to know the AFC playoff field
1:19 Fans honor Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher at Hollywood Walk of Fame
In downtown Edmonds, many participants made an early stop at the face-painting tent to get in the spirit of the event. Luisa Manning of Edmonds enjoyed her first Easter Egg Hunt with parents Melisa and Ryan.
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Finland's president, 69-year-old Sauli Niinisto, has announced the birth of a son.
It's been a busy week for the Finnish head of state, who won re-election in a landslide victory Sunday and was sworn into office for a second six-year term Thursday before his second wife gave birth to a healthy boy on Friday evening.
The president's office said his spouse, Jenni Haukio, and the infant were doing well, adding that Niinisto was present during the delivery. The couple was married in 2009.
Niinisto's post on Facebook announcing the birth drew thousands of messages of congratulations in the first hour alone.
The president has two adult sons from his first marriage that ended in the 1990s when his wife died in a car accident.
A woman says she was robbed and raped in a York County hotel last weekend. Fairview Township Police say the victim invited another guest to her room at the Days Inn on Lewsiberry Road early Saturday morning. But when he arrived, another male was with him. The first man showed a gun and told her to be quiet or that he would kill her. The victim says the second man raped her while the first suspect ransacked the room stealing cash, a cell phone, her identification and her small white dog. Anyone with more info is asked to call police at 717-901-5267.
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The Czech Republic on Tuesday has reopened its honorary consulate in Jerusalem, appointing Israeli businessman of Czech origin, Dan Propper (78) as the new honorary consul.
The move comes after Czech President, Milos Zeman said his country will move its embassy to Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, following US move.
The Czech Republic recognized Jerusalem as the capital of Israel in December following US President Donald Trump’s recognition of the city as Israel’s capital.
Czech honorary consulate in Jerusalem was closed in 2016 due to the death of the honorary consul.
Two weeks ago, the PA summoned its envoys to Romania, the Czech Republic, Hungary and Austria after their ambassadors attended the controversial opening of the US embassy in Jerusalem.
Taco Time is hosting a job fair and hiring in multiple positions! We’re hiring for both Rock Springs locations and the Green River location. Meet the...
Here’s what’s coming up this week on World Cafe
Monday, April 17
On a Guitar Month Special episode of the World Cafe, Talia spins some of the most iconic guitar songs ever written.
Tuesday, April 18
All Gabriel Garzon-Montano wanted to do on his debut album, Jardin, was remind listeners that life is beautiful and delicate. He plays tracks from that album live. In the second hour, guitar savant Eric Krasno performs songs off of his new album, Blood from a Stone.
Wednesday, April 19
Garage blues group Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears come to terms with their past on their new album, Backlash.
Thursday, April 20
On a special Nashville Session on the World Cafe, Ann Powers welcomes Charlie Worsham.
Friday, April 21
Rock and roll icon Ray Davies has toured all over the world with his band The Kinks, but his fascination with the United States is what drives his new album, Americana.
Listen to World Cafe every Monday through Friday at 10pm on KXT 91.7!
This 20-Year-Old Rapper Made Ed Sheeran’s ‘Shape of You’ into a Pride Anthem That’s Going Viral: WATCH
What have you been doing this spring to get your summer body ready? Morning jogs, eating right, a trainer, tae bo?
Or have you really messed up and aren’t ready to flaunt that bod at Key Largo Pride just yet?
Well, turns out you may not really need one to attract a hottie. Just don’t be a crybaby about it.
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TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) In what coach Bruce Arians called ''great news,'' Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson's knee injury is not serious and will not require surgery.
An MRI showed Johnson has a left MCL sprain that would require six to eight weeks of rest and rehabilitation.
Johnson, speaking to reporters on Monday, said he knew a few moments after the injury that it wasn't serious because of the amount of weight he could put on the leg and his ability to move around.
The injury ended his NFL record string of at least 100 yards from scrimmage in each of the first 15 games of a season. He also fell short in his bid to be the third player to have 1,000 yards rushing and 1,000 yards receiving in the same season. Johnson ended up with 1,239 yards rushing and 879 receiving.
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Aug 15 (Reuters) - Shuanghua Holdings Ltd:
* Group is expected to record a significant decrease in revenue and gross profit of approximately 35%-40% and 70%-75% respectively for HY
* Expected result due to downturn of groups overall sales as a result of market conditions. Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Pitmaster Ronnie Davis talks BBQ, smoking and cutting tips
Local pitmaster Ronnie Davis is known for his home spun sense of humor and for dishing up some world class barbecue. His Big & Rich BBQ is a weekly favorite at the Ennis Farmers Market from April through October, plus he does a lot of catering. Along with his wife, they serve smoked barbecue beef brisket, skinless turkey breast, pulled pork, sausage and ribs from their open-air trailer. This week he addressed his point of view about smoking meats. Refusing to call them secrets, he did say there is a wide range of practices by John Q. Citizen, many of them less than desirable. Read the full story and more in your Weekend edition of The Ennis News. Be informed, subscribe today!
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Israeli Economy Minister Eli Cohen (Yossi Zeliger/Flash90)
Israel and Canada signed a new free trade agreement on Wednesday.
Israeli Economy Minister Eli Cohen and Canadian Minister of International Trade François-Philippe Champagne concluded the deal between their two countries.
Israel said that the amount of Israeli-Canadian trade has doubled in value since 1997, when the existing free trade agreement was signed. In 2013, trade between the two countries exceeded $1 billion.
Israel has free access to the Canadian market when selling baked goods, fresh and processed fruits, vegetables and wines. In exchange, Canada gets free access to the Israeli market for baked goods, berries and spices.
Israeli hummus, among other items to be sold in Canada, will enjoy tax-free status when less than 400 tons are sold.
This is the third free trade agreement signed this year by the Israeli government, after agreements with Panama and Ukraine.
Two thirds of a trio accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of ski pass vouchers changed their pleas to guilty Monday morning in Douglas County District Court.
Angelo R. Bozin, 26, of South Lake Tahoe, and Mark E. Graham, 21, of Gardnerville Ranchos, admitted to serving as principles to embezzlement. Bozin and Graham were set for separate August trials.
Tim Jacobsen, 22, of Minden, the third man accused of the crime, changed his plea to guilty last week. He is expected to return for sentencing Aug. 7.
The three men admitted stealing approximately 1,100 vouchers worth nearly $38,000 from Heavenly Ski Resort and selling them online. The thefts took place between October 2015 and March 2016.
The men are each facing up to five years in prison and $10,000 fines. They are set for sentencing Aug. 7.
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SOUTH Korea's Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co Ltd on Monday won near unanimous approval for a debt-to-equity swap plan in the first two of five bondholder meetings, as the world's largest shipbuilder battles to stay afloat.
The votes were held hours after
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RAYMONDVILLE, Texas — Officials in a remote South Texas county have approved a contract to open a privately run, 1,000-bed immigration lockup on the site of a tent city prison that was destroyed during a 2015 riot.
The Valley Morning Star of Harlingen reports that Willacy County commissioners on Monday agreed to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention centre outside Raymondville, about 50 miles (80 kilometres) from the U.S.-Mexico border city of Brownsville.
County Judge Aurelio Guerra says the new lockup will boost the local economy.
The prison that housed 3,000 inmates in tent-like domes closed after the 2015 uprising. A county lawsuit blamed the riot on “abysmal mismanagement” by Utah-based Management & Training Corp.
Management & Training, which bought the site last year, will operate the new immigrant facility.
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BERLIN (AP) — Austria’s Constitutional Court says it will consider whether a third gender should be an option for official records, taking up the case of a person who unsuccessfully sought to have their entry changed to “inter” or a similar word.
The court said in a statement on Monday that an initial review raised concerns that having to list one’s gender as female or male contravenes the privacy protections enshrined in the European Convention on Human Rights.
German Court Rejects ‘Gender-Sensitive’ Bank Forms https://t.co/uxadZnbSpm — Breitbart London (@BreitbartLondon) March 13, 2018
The highest court in neighboring Germany ruled in November that people must be allowed to appear in official records as neither male nor female. It said authorities should create a third identity or scrap gender entries altogether.
It gave the German government until the end of this year to address the issue.
Plies DUI Arrest Check Out My Tee It's a Scream
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Plies was arrested for DUI by some pretty stonefaced cops, because it's borderline remarkable they didn't lose it as they gazed into the horrified eyes of one Kevin McCallister.
TMZ obtained the dash cam footage of the Florida rapper's January arrest ... the main attraction is definitely the "Home Alone" tee.
You hear the officer tell Plies he was driving the wrong way down a one-way street. Plies was cooperative ... calmly answering questions about a gun in the car.
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FRISCO -- To say the Cowboys have been busy making roster moves this offseason, almost seems like an under statement.
Over the past several days, the Cowboys have signed a running back, a linebacker, a defensive tackle and a wide receiver to the mix while releasing a guard and a defensive tackle...
In doing so, the Cowboys are trying to lay a new foundation for the team, and they're also getting younger.
The still young Ezekiel Elliott is quickly becoming a leader.
Meanwhile, the winner of the Indianapolis 500, Will Power, was in Frisco Wednesday meeting players.
Hopefully some of Power's mojo rubs off on the Cowboys.
Wouldn't it be nice to see America's team cross the finish line in first this year?
The 36-year-old broke once to win the first set 6-4 before pulling off a serving masterclass in the second.
In fact, such was Federer's dominance, he won all TWENTY points on his own serve in the entire set.
Federer made 14 first serves - winning all of those points - while also taking each of the six points on his second service.
It was more of the same in the third set too as Federer opening with two service holds to love.
The feat didn't go unnoticed by the ATP who tweeted: "PeRFect. Federer wins all 20 of his service points in the second, leads Lacko 6-4, 6-4."
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (AP) – A federal jury has convicted a Virginia woman on fraud and tax charges after prosecutors said she charged over a half-million dollars on her boss’s credit cards. Sherea Darnell is a former manager at a Williamsburg eye care center. Prosecutors say she used the doctor’s credit cards to charge some $514,000 in personal transactions, including her son’s preschool tuition. The jury heard from prosecutors that she also took over $90,000 in cash advances from the credit cards, using it to hire maid services and buy clothing and airline tickets. Authorities say that after her resignation from the eye center, Darnell continued to use her boss’s cards until the doctor finally discovered the fraud. Darnell faces a maximum penalty of 30 years. Sentencing is set for October.
March 29 Sierra Metals Inc
* Sierra Metals Inc. announces resignation of president and CEO
* Sierra Metals Inc - Mark Brennan has tendered his resignation as president and chief executive officer.
* Sierra Metals Inc - Brennan will continue in his current role for a period of 30 days to facilitate implementation of an orderly succession plan
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George Widman stood knee-deep in mud in the middle of his shattered store, in the middle of his shattered town, and shoveled. It was April 1997 and Grand Forks had been gutted by flood, fire and the desperate evacuation of its 52,000 residents.
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Markets are awaiting documents to be published by the government setting out Britain's strategy for Brexit, but Reuters has published some excerpts of paper already.
Britain will propose setting up an interim customs agreement with the European Union after Brexit to allow the freest possible trade of goods
But it will also seek the right to negotiate other trade deals
"Ministers will announce an intention to seek an 'interim' period with the EU of close association with the customs union that would allow for a smooth and orderly transfer to the new regime"
"One possible approach would be a temporary customs union between the UK and the EU ... During this interim period, which will be negotiated with Brussels, Britain will look to negotiate bold new trade relationships around the world."
Also, the government will set out its solutions for the border between Northern Ireland and Ireland.
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* Marathon Patent Group appoints new directors
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Less than two hours after New York's first shooting homicide of 2017 another man was stabbed to death in the Bronx.
On Monday morning at about 5 a.m. police responded to 911 calls for help at an apartment building on Hoe Avenue.
Police said they arrived to find a 42-year-old man naked in a bedroom with stab wounds to his head and chest. He was taken to St. Barnabas Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
The suspect -- a woman wearing a black bubble vest -- ran away, police said.
Police said the victim's identity was being held until they could tell family. No arrests had been made and the investigation was ongoing.
The stabbing occurred about an hour and a half after an attempted robbery led to a man being shot to death in Queens, New York's first shooting homicide of 2017.
NEW YORK — A 19-year-old Canadian has pleaded guilty to terrorism related charges in the U.S.
The U.S. Justice Department says Abdulrahman El Bahnasawy was one of three people arrested in New York City in connection with an alleged Islamic State-inspired plot more than a year ago.
The plot was revealed Friday after the case was unsealed.
A justice department news release issued Friday says El Bahnasawy, who has been in custody since the FBI arrested him in May 2016, pleaded guilty to terrorism offences and is awaiting sentencing.
The release says El Bahnasawy is from Mississauga, Ont.
The other two accused are an American citizen and a citizen from the Philippines.
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Never under-estimate the power of a cow even if it’s bogged down in river mud.
Fire-Rescue firefighters from Waldport, Yachats and Toledo were confounded by their inability to quickly rescue a cow that had wandered into high water, sinking deep into the mud at Elkhorn and North Beaver Creek Roads.
Firefighters tried a number of tactics but none worked. So they called in a vet from Newport and ordered a large animal harness from somewhere in Toledo.
While firefighters looked on, little did they know that the cow was about as fed up with the situation as they were. Just before the harness from Toledo pulled up, the cow gave it the “ole bovine try” and got enough feet unstuck to make some progress up the incline to drier ground. And once self-rescued it slogged farther up the hill toward the barn.
Rescue over.
Return to base.
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* REPORTED ON FRIDAY: TERMINATED DEAL WITH MANGOLD FONDKOMMISSION AB REGARDING LIQUIDITY FACILITY
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April 21 NZX Ltd
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Anunoby is dealing with an ankle injury and is considered day-to-day, Michael Grange of Rogers Sportsnet reports.
Anunoby apparently picked up an ankle injury during Game 4, though was still able to practice Tuesday. That said, it's enough to tentatively consider him questionable for Wednesday's Game 5 against Washington. More information should arrive following morning shootaround.
A Shrink-wrapped tour bus with Interstate 73 promos was a backdrop as Myrtle Beach area leaders gathered Friday at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center to encourage residents to be "cheerleaders" for Interstate 73 and other infrastructure projects this weekend when candidates are in town for the Republican Presidential Debate. Steve Jessmore sjessmore@thesunnews.com
OPELOUSAS, La. (KLFY) – An Opelousas woman accused of committing a crime against a child was arrested last week, according to the city’s police department.
In a news release, Opelousas police said Tara Shamsie was arrested on August 10, 2017, on the charge of felony carnal knowledge of a juvenile.
Authorities say Shamsie’s arrest comes after officers started investigating claims of a crime against a child in July.
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Kevin Durant lead all scoring with 34 points as the Warriors defeat the Rockets, 101-92, to advance to their fourth-striaght NBA Finals.
Nick Cannon is done with America’s Got Talent. The comedian announced on his Facebook page Monday, saying he was “deeply saddened” about being “threatened with termination by executives” after he made a racial joke about NBC on his recent Showtime stand-up special. Production for season 12 of America’s Got Talent, which would’ve been Cannon’s eighth season as host, is set to begin next month.
So, who will replace him? Maybe Ryan Seacrest? It’s no surprise that Simon Cowell not only created the show but is also a judge and they have quite a bit of history together. Check out his reaction to the news below…
San Francisco: Google will pay Apple nearly $3 billion this year to remain as the default search engine on iOS devices, US-based research and brokerage firm Bernstein has said.
According to a note to investors on Monday, Google has increased the amount this year -- from $1 billion three years ago to $3 billion this year -- and Google`s licensing fees make up a large bulk of Apple`s services business.
"Court documents indicate that Google paid Apple $1B in 2014, and we estimate that total Google payments to Apple in FY 17 may approach $3B," CNBC quoted analyst A.M. Sacconaghi Jr. as saying.
"Given that Google payments are nearly all profit for Apple, Google alone may account for five per cent of Apple`s total operating profits this year, and may account for 25 per cent of total company OP growth over the last two years," he added.
Apple`s iOS devices contribute about 50 per cent to Google`s mobile search revenue, Sacconaghi noted.
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Prosecutors say a West Des Moines man has been sent to prison for bank embezzlement.
Brian Madison, of West Des Moines, was sentenced Friday to 18 months and ordered to pay $259,000 in restitution. He also must serve five years of supervised release after he leaves prison.
Prosecutors say Madison moved cash from his teller drawer at TruBank into an unmonitored teller drawer and modified cash count sheets so officials conducting the counts wouldn’t have known to look for the money.
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DAYTON, Ohio — Fire officials say up to 10 infants have been relocated safely away from smoke in a southwest Ohio hospital.
Dayton District Fire Chief James Rose tells the Dayton Daily News that Miami Valley Hospital staffers moved the babies from the Berry Women's Center before firefighters arrived in response to the smoke. He says the smoke came from an overheated motor and that crews were able to clear the smoke with ventilation.
Openers Manjot Kalra and Prithvi Shaw got off to a flying start before rain interrupted play briefly. (Twitter | Cricket World Cup)
Chasing a target of 217, India got off to a brilliant start thanks to openers Manjot Kalra and Prithvi Shaw before rain interrupted play briefly in the second innings of the much-awaited ICC Cricket World Cup 2018 final against Australia.
Skipper Shaw, however, got out for 29 with a brilliant delivery from Will Sutherland.
In the first innings, from Ishan Porel and KL Nagarkoti's initial blows to Shiva Singh and Anukul Roy's stunners at the end, Australia was never really allowed to get going. However, a masterful innings by Jonathan Merlo kept the game alive for his team and helped set a target of 217.
Earlier, Australia won the toss and elected to bat first. The Indian colts aim to rewrite record books with a historic fourth World Cup title.
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Lindsay Rhodes responds to Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton's apology by saying that although she was offended, she thought he seemed sincere and accepts his apology.
Jason Garris took this incredible drone footage of flooding in Asheville. More than six inches of rain fell overnight in parts of North Carolina's mountains, with more rain on the way!
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Riggs lectures Roger about keeping life simple, and Roger reminds Riggs that he's far from perfect.
Texas mother accused of selling child, trying to sell 2 more
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (AP) — Authorities are accusing a Texas mother of selling her 7-year-old son and trying to sell her two young daughters.
Texas Department of Public Safety said Tuesday that 29-year-old Esmeralda Garza of Corpus Christi was arrested Friday. She remained in Nueces County jail on Wednesday on a charge of sale or purchase of a child. Bond was set at $100,000. Jail records did not list an attorney for her.
DPS says that agents were executing a drug search warrant in Corpus Christi when they located a 7-year-old who had allegedly been sold and purchased. Further investigation found that that two girls, ages 2 and 3, were in the process of being sold.
The case remains under investigation.
A man and woman were arrested as a result of the drug investigation.
Today, students at St. Patrick Catholic High got an eye-opening reminder about the dangers of social media.
Desirae Duncan has the story.
Kettering Town’s home clash with Royston Town this evening (Tuesday) has been postponed.
The decision was taken late last night to call off the Evo-Stik South League Premier fixture with snow covering the pitch at Latimer Park with no prospect of a thaw.
The match will now be re-arranged for a later date while Kettering are due to return to action with a trip to Hitchin Town on Saturday before hosting Hereford next Tuesday.
Tragedy hit a Mississippi home on Saturday when things got out of control over a video game.
A 13-year-old girl was killed by her 9-year-old brother after she refused to give up her video game controller. Monroe County Sheriff Cecil Cantrell said the girl was shot in the back of the head and she later died from her injuries at Le Bonheur’s Children’s Hospital on Sunday.
Authorities still don’t know how the 9-year-old had access to the weapon or how much he knew about the dangers of the gun.
“This is all new ground for us, we’ve never dealt with a kid shooting a kid at age 9,” Cantrell said. “We don’t know yet what kind of charges or if charges will be pressed. We want to make sure we’re doing everything correctly.”
The sheriff said the investigation will not be rushed and they hope to keep the identities of the family under wraps, according to Clarion Ledger.
We’ll keep you updated if more major info surfaces.
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Several area high schools will be hosting graduation ceremonies this week.
Duncan High School will have their graduation Thursday evening at 8:00 p.m.
Altus High School's ceremony will be held at 8:00 p.m. on Friday.
In Lawton all three high schools will hold their commencement ceremonies at the Great Plains Coliseum. MacArthur High's will be Thursday at 7:00 p.m. Lawton High will be Friday at 1:00 p.m. and Eisenhower will be Friday at 7:00 p.m.
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Another Golden Eagle was selected in the MLB draft on Wednesday.
Southern Miss senior first baseman and Conference USA Player of the Year Dylan Burdeaux was selected in the 20th round with the 605th overall pick by the Detroit Tigers.
Burdeaux led the nation in hits this season with 102.
On Tuesday, Southern Miss RHP and infielder Taylor Braley was drafted by the Miami Marlins in the sixth round, and LHP Kirk McCarty was selected by the Cleveland Indians in the seventh round.
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Mike Ness and Social Distortion will headline the new House of Blues at Anaheim GardenWalk when it opens Feb. 28. American Ballet Theatre will perform the world premiere of Alexei Ratmansky's "Whipped Cream" at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts beginning March 15. Eric Clapton has announced only four North American shows for 2017 and two of them will be in Southern California. Scaffolding surrounds the Hollywood Tower Hotel at Disney California Adventure in this October photograph.
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Dolphins defensive end Cameron Wake says that any stat bad or good is shared by both the D-line and secondary.
Boaz High School's former head football coach, Eric Whaley, lost his fight with cancer on Sunday.
Whaley had been fighting cancer for over two years. He had to miss the entire 2015 season due to treatments. He had to step down again in the 2016 season after the cancer returned.
Whaley was in his fourth year as the Pirates' head coach. Before that, he was defensive coordinator from 2000 to 2012. He was also Boaz's head golf coach from 2006 to 2013 and won back-to-back state championships in 2007 and 2008.
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The U.N. Security Council is condemning "in the strongest terms" the shooting in Istanbul, Turkey, that killed at least 39 people at a night club on New Year's Eve, calling the assault "a heinous and barbaric terrorist attack." In a press statement, the council members also express sympathy and condolences to the families of those slain and of the dozens of wounded.
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AUSTIN (AP) — Employees of a disaster recovery accounting firm donated almost $30,000 to Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush’s re-election campaign days after his agency signed a nearly $13.5 million contract with the company to help manage the state’s Hurricane Harvey response.
Bush’s office is overseeing the housing rebuild post-Harvey and agreed to the contract in October with Horne LLP. Three days later, 34 Horne officials collectively donated $27,500.
The story was first reported by the Texas Tribune.
Land office spokeswoman Brittany Eck says Horne won the bid after scoring highest among four finalist firms according to metrics measuring experience, project cost and adherence to schedule, which the agency uses when choosing contractors.
Ash Wright, the Bush campaign’s political director, called the donations “the biggest non-story in the history of non-stories.”
Participants in the Key Largo Fourth of July Parade throw candy, beads, and other treats at people lined up to watch the floats. David Goodhue dgoodhue@flkeysnews.com
SYDNEY (AP) - Sydney FC extended its unbeaten streak at home to 26 games when it beat last-placed Wellington 4-0 in the 19th round of the A-League.
In front of new Australia coach Bert van Marwijk, Sydney overwhelmed a disorganized Wellington with goals to Alex Brosque, Adrian Mierzejewski, Milos Ninkovic and David Carney.
Van Marwijk was also a spectator as second-placed Newcastle beat the Melbourne Victory 2-0 to stay nine points behind Sydney and seven points ahead of Melbourne City, which plays Brisbane on Sunday.
Newcastle moved closer to securing its first finals berth since 2010.
Adelaide moved clear of the Victory in fourth place with a 2-1 win over Perth.
FOUR Crosses have welcomed the return of midfielder Paul Bache to Foxen Manor.
The midfielder returns to the J T Hughes Montgomeryshire Honda Division One leaders for a second spell from North West Counties League side FC Oswestry Town.
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) - Independent Vermont U.S. senator and former Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders is calling for a radical transformation of the Democratic Party.
Sanders and Democratic National Committee Chairman Tom Perez launched a cross-country tour together Monday in Maine, where Sanders won the Democratic presidential caucuses. The 10-day tour will take them from Portland to Nevada.
Sanders says the Democratic Party must stop ignoring half the nation's states and take on corporate greed on behalf of the working class.
Perez urges attendees to resist Republican President Donald Trump by winning seats in Congress, statehouses and school boards.
Sanders earned nearly two-thirds of the ballots cast in Maine's Democratic presidential caucuses to beat Hillary Clinton.
Some attendees say it's time to unite the party. Others say they're skeptical of political parties and big money in politics.
Early mist, fog and low cloud will soon give way to sunny spells this morning.
Thunderstorms will move in from the southeast though, spreading across England and Wales, with some torrential downpours, hail and lightning.
Low cloud and sea fog will also linger across North Sea coasts, where it will feel cooler.
Some showers will then develop across Scotland.
A top temperature of 24 Celsius (75 F) is expected.
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — According to an earthquake report by the Central Weather Bureau (CWB), two earthquakes struck Hualien County this morning before dawn.
The earthquakes hit roughly a minute apart, first at 3:30 a.m. then at 3:31 a.m. and measured 4.6 and 4.3 respectively on the Richter scale. The quakes hit at the depth of 15.2km (9.4 mi) and 11.2km, respectively, according to CNA.
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The greatest seismic intensity, or severity of the ground shaking, recorded from the 4.6 magnitude earthquake was as follows: Taroko Gorge level 5, Nan’ao level 4, Hualien City level 2, Hehuan Mountain level 2, and Techi level 2.
The greatest seismic intensity for the 4.3 magnitude earthquake was as follows: Taroko Gorge level 5, Hualien City level 1, Techi level 1, and Yilan City level 1.
The Florida father of a protester killed when a car plowed into peaceful protesters in Charlottesville says his daughter was passionate about equality for all.
Mark Heyer of Cocoa Beach tells Florida Today he’s proud of his daughter. He is calling for forgiveness.
“I include myself in that, in forgiving the guy who did this. He don’t know no better.”
Heather Heyer was protesting a group chanting Nazi slogans.
HAMBURG, N.Y. (AP) — When it comes to chowing down on kale, Gideon Oji is once again the top dog, beating back a challenge from hot-dog-eating champ Joey Chestnut.
Oji gulped down 22½ 16-ounce bowls of the leafy green vegetable in eight minutes during Sunday’s Kale Yeah! Competition at the Erie County Fair in New York. The kale was served raw with oil and vinegar.
The contest is billed as the world’s healthiest eating competition.
Chestnut, of San Jose, California, consumed 20 kale servings. He is the reigning hot dog-eating champion at the Nathan’s Famous in New York City.
Oji is Nigerian and now lives in Marrow, Georgia. He took the inaugural kale-eating title last year, consuming 25½ servings.
Sunday’s event was an unlikely partnership between the Independent Health Foundation and Major League Eating.
NEW YORK (AP)  The Weinstein Co. has filed for bankruptcy protection with a buyout offer in hand from a private equity firm, the latest twist in its efforts to survive the sexual abuse scandal that brought down co-founder Harvey Weinstein.
The company also announced on Monday that it was releasing any victims of or witnesses to Weinstein's alleged misconduct from any non-disclosure agreement that would prevent them from speaking out.
In a statement, the company says it "expressly releases any confidentiality provision" to the extent that it has prevented anyone who "suffered or witnessed any form of sexual misconduct by Harvey Weinstein from telling their stories."
The Weinstein Co. says it has entered into sale agreement with Lantern Capital Partners, subject to approval by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Delaware.
William Eve wrote:
I keep saying it... there's one common denominator whenever there is any bitterness, spite or downright nastiness in the air... and that common denominator is?
The same agent of Gareth Ellis, Matt Diskin and Rob Burrow, you mean?I keep saying it... there's one common denominator whenever there is any bitterness, spite or downright nastiness in the air... and that common denominator is?
well, that comes with the territory of two decades of being the CEO of a big RL club and dealing with countless different individuals and types down the years. as he deals with, and has a big say in pretty much everything then he is bound to be attached to most sour situations of which many are bound to occur in such a time period, doesn't always make him the bad guy though.
A WOMAN was sexually assaulted in Goring.
The 25-year-old was attacked as she cycled along the path between Elvendon Road and Lockstile Way, opposite Bourdillon Field, at about 12.35am on Saturday.
Police said that five men, aged about 16 to 20, approached her and one of them touched her inappropriately. He is described as 5ft 11in and slim with brown hair. He was wearing dark clothes and was wheeling a bicycle.
Anyone with information should call 101.
Former Ondo State Chief Judge, Mrs. Gladys Olubunmi Olateru-Olagbegi has died in the late hours of January 1 after battling with an undisclosed illness.
According to a source that spoke with SaharaReporters, her death was very shocking to those she left behind.
The source who refused to give the details of her death said late Gladys Olateru-Olagbegi died of a protracted illness.
“At a time she was recuperating, but it was unfortunate when the announcement of her death was sent to my phone on Sunday night.
“But, as soon as we are authorized to speak, I shall give you details about her sickness” the source added.
Late Gladys Olateru-Olagbegi handed over to the present Justice Olasehinde Kumuyi of the State High Court.
Eau Claire (WQOW) - We're getting closer and closer to peak fall colors in the Chippewa Valley.
News 18's drone captured an aerial look of the fall colors near Eau Claire's west side. According to Travel Wisconsin, Eau Claire is 40 percent color while Chippewa Falls dropped down to 35 percent.
Full peak of fall colors is expected during the third week of October.
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Eau Claire (WQOW) - Get your Instagram filters ready. Fall colors could be coming early to the Chippewa Valley.
News 18's drone was flying high above Fellowship Alliance Church, located at the former Fanny Hill in Eau Claire, to capture what the leaves look like before they start changing colors.
According to Travel Wisconsin, Eau Claire is at 20 percent color while Chippewa Falls is at 35 percent color. It said you can expect the full peak of fall colors during the second week of October.
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If you're looking for a pair of authentic glasses with which to view next week's solar eclipse, Huntsville's Parkway Place is the place to be Tuesday.
The mall announced Monday that it will be giving away 5,000 glasses from Huntsville International Airport.
There is a limit of one pair of glasses per person.
The solar eclipse is Aug. 21.
The glasses are scheduled to arrive at the mall's customer service office about noon Tuesday. They will be available until the mall closes at 9 a.m. or until the glasses are gone.
The mall opens at 10 a.m. and those waiting ahead of time for the glasses should go to the mall office. The mall office is on the mall's upper level outside Dillard's. Customer service is located on the lower level in center court.
The mall will also give away 35 glasses in a text-to-win contest. Text ECLIPSEGLASSES to 444222 to enter the contest.
Click here for more information.
Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May leaves 10 Downing Street to travel to Buckingham Palace to visit Queen Elizabeth after Parliament was dissolved prior to the general election, in London May 3, 2017. REUTERS/Toby Melville
British Prime Minister Theresa May's Conservative Party holds a 19-point lead over opposition Labour Party ahead of a national election on June 8, according to a YouGov poll for The Times.
The poll showed support for Conservatives at 48 percent, up four points from a YouGov poll conducted last week, Labour at 29 percent, down two points, Liberal Democrats at 10 percent and UKIP at 5 percent.
YouGov questioned 2,066 adults on May 2 and 3.
(Reporting by Rama Venkat Raman in Bengaluru; Editing by Sandra Maler)
A registered sex offender who posed online as a teenage boy and carried on sexually explicit conversations with a 16-year-old girl, then showed up at her Escondido home, was sentenced Wednesday to four years in prison.
Rennard Cawkwell, 49, was convicted in March of contacting a minor with the intent to commit a sex crime and annoying or molesting a child.
He was sentenced in Vista Superior Court.
Escondido police Lt. Ed Varso said the 16-year-old victim believed she was communicating online with a 17-year-old boy. The lieutenant said Cawkwell was released from parole and GPS monitoring in late March 2016, then the next day showed up at the girl's home.
Her family and a neighbor thwarted Cawkwell's attempt to meet the victim and called police, triggering an investigation by detectives from the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.
Prosecutors said Cawkwell was convicted in 2009 of preying on an 11-year-old girl online, engaging in sexual conversations then trying to meet her for sex.
Women Police contingent takes part in a march during the full dress rehearsal for the 71st Independence Day function at Bakhshi Stadium in Srinagar on Sunday. Photo: PTI
Srinagar: Internet and mobile phone services were suspended in Kashmir Valley as a precautionary measure on Independence Day on Tuesday, officials said.
Only BSNL landline service was functional in the valley. Internet facilities and services of all other mobile phone operators were suspended as a precautionary measure on the 71st Independence Day, the officials said.
India's Supreme Court jailed the anointed next leader of Tamil Nadu for four years for corruption Tuesday, heightening the turmoil in a state still reeling from the death of its long-time matriarch. V.K. Sasikala was told to surrender immediately to prison authorities after judges overturned her acquittal in a long-running "disproportionate assets" case that also involved her late mentor Jayalalithaa Jayaram.
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TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The U.S. has added the leader of Hamas to its list of international terrorists, ratcheting up pressure on the Islamic militant group.
State Department counterterror official Nathan A. Sales told a Tel Aviv conference that Ismail Haniyeh is now considered a "specially designated global terrorist." The designation freezes any assets Haniyeh may have in U.S. jurisdictions and bars Americans from any financial transactions with him.
The U.S. already considers Hamas a terrorist organization. Wednesday's announcement steps up U.S. opposition to the group, which has killed hundreds of Israelis and has fought three wars with Israel since taking over the Gaza Strip in 2007.
Hamas says the designation will not deter it from opposing Israel. Other Hamas officials, including the group's Gaza leader, are also on the list.
A Magistrate with Kogi State Judiciary, Mr Sam Unwuchola, has been abducted by unknown gunmen on Ajaokuta-Lokoja road.
An eye-witness who prefers anonymity, told DAILY POST that the magistrate who was returning from Onyedega, his station, in company of a friend, was kidnapped at Jimgbe, near Salem University, Lokoja at about 7pm Thursday.
The eyewitness said the Magistrate and his friend ran into the hoodlums who opened fire on them, forcing them to stop.
The bandits, according to him, shot at the Magistrate’s friend who was on the passenger’s seat, adding that the bullet had almost removed the left eye and shattering his cheek bone.
The wounded friend of Unwuchola whose identity is not immediately known, he added, was rushed to an undisclosed medical facility in Lokoja for treatment.
Confirming the incident, an authoritative source from the state judiciary told journalists that the kidnappers had made contact with the wife of the kidnapped magistrate and have demanded N100 million ransom.
Ethiopia drops charges against 2 US-based broadcasters
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — An Ethiopian court has dropped charges against two U.S.-based media outlets once accused of coordinating anti-government protests, as well as a high-profile politician and opposition activist.
The developments reported by the state-affiliated Fana Broadcasting Corporate are the latest under new Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, who since his installation in April has secured the release of several thousands of prisoners.
Charges were dropped against broadcasters ESAT and OMN and activist Jawar Mohammed.
Charges also were dropped against politician Berhanu Nega, who leads the opposition Patriotic Ginbot 7 group and was previously sentenced to death.
Also Tuesday, Ethiopia-born British national Andgargachew Tsige walked free after being pardoned Saturday on "special circumstances." He was secretary-general of Ginbot 7 and had been detained in Yemen in 2014 under Ethiopia's infamous anti-terror law.
Ghanaian and Inter Milan defender Isaac Donkor will be looking for a route out of Avellino after playing just three games in the first half of the season.
The defender opted for a move to the Serie B for playing time but so far he has been unable to enjoy the game time he seeks and will be looking for a way out of the club this January.
According to information in Italy, some clubs are interested in signing him.
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* Says it completed issuance of 1st series unregistered and unsecured private bonds with warrants worth 10 billion won
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Take a par on the 519-yard par-4 14th at Shinnecock Hills.
Shinnecock Hills Hole By Hole Guide: Hole 14
Hole 14: Par-4: 519 yards
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
The 14th is the longest par-4 on the course, measuring at 519 yards and any player would be pleased to walk off the green with a par here.
Off the tee, fairway bunkers, on either side of the fairway, are situated in the landing area most will be hitting into.
The correct side to aim for is the left, because that will give an easier line of attack for the approach to the green which will likely be with a long iron.
That approach to the green is all uphill, and the green slopes from back to front as well. Two bunkers in front of the green make a narrow entry zone.
Authorities say Louisiana Highway 3 near Benton is back open to traffic.
And the leak from a damaged natural gas main has been contained.
A crew was working on a water line when they hit the gas main three miles north of Louisiana Highway 160, Bossier sheriff's Deputy Rod White said.
No evacuations were ordered.
Hazardous-materials crews were called in.
As the broken line was repaired, southbound traffic was detoured via Old Plain Dealing Road and northbound motorists were directed to use LA 160.
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ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A Minnesota judge will hear oral arguments on whether to dismiss the case against the officer who shot and killed Philando Castile during a July traffic stop.
St. Anthony police Officer Jeronimo Yanez is charged with manslaughter and other counts. His attorneys will argue at Wednesday's hearing that the case should be dismissed. They've said in court papers that Castile was reaching for his gun and the shooting was justified.
Prosecutors disagree. They've filed documents saying issues raised by the defense should be decided by a jury.
Castile, who was black, was killed July 6. The shooting's gruesome aftermath was streamed live on Facebook by his girlfriend. Prosecutors have said the 32-year-old was shot after telling Yanez he was armed. Authorities later discovered Castile was licensed to carry a weapon.
PAYSON, Utah (AP) – The father of a boy who has Down syndrome is suing the Boys Scouts of America for blocking his son from becoming an Eagle scout and revoking his merit badges.
Logan Blythe has been a scout through the National Parks Council in Utah. His father, Chad, says the 15-year-old has advanced because the council has made accommodations when necessary.
He had planned to create kits for special-needs babies for his Eagle project when the family learned the national organization voided every merit badge he obtained.
The family sued the Boy Scouts and the Utah National Parks Council for “outrageous and reckless conduct.”
The Boy Scouts says it worked with the council and the Blythe family to offer “alternative merit badges” and a path to becoming an Eagle.
Copyright 2018 The Associated Press.
By Josh Folck | For lehighvalleylive.com
Northwestern football team is hoping its running game makes more of an impact this season.
And coach Josh Snyder knows where success running the ball will start.
"We will need to get back on track running the football this season if we want to be successful. Much of that will depend on how a talented group of young linemen come together and operate as one unit," Snyder said.
The Tigers will also have to find a way to move on without lehighvalleylive All-Area first-team wide receiver Trevor Cunningham, who graduated after setting school records in catches (52) and yards (1,108) last fall.
"You can never necessarily replace someone like that," Northwestern senior wide receiver/defensive back Phil Dangello said of Cunningham. "But we have a lot of receivers stepping up. And we also got a lot of running backs stepping up. We're going to be more two-dimensional this year."
CoStar Group (CSGP +4.9% ) reports Q1 revenue of $273.7M (+ 20.8% Y/Y); with north america accounting for $264.8M of revenues & rest $8.9M from international revenues.
Operating margin was up 291 bps to 19.5%; adjusted EBITDA margin was up 300 bps to 31%
Adjusted net income increased $26M to $60.1M an increase of 76.5% Y/Y; also the company has $940M in cash & equivalents & long-term investments, with no outstanding debt.
Outlook: Q2: adjusted net income $45.7-48.8M, EPS $1.25-1.34 & adjusted EBITDA of $66-70M; FY18: adjusted net income $272.2-279.7M, EPS $7.44-7.64 & adjusted EBITDA of $380-390M.
Previously: CoStar Group beats by $0.28, beats on revenue (April 23)
Alvarado allowed one walk and retired the final two batters of the game to earn his third save of the season Tuesday against the Marlins.
Alvarado came on with two men on and one out, allowing a run to score on a fielder's choice for the first out. He then walked pitcher Dan Straily before getting a groundball out to end the game. The Rays used eight total pitchers in the 16-inning affair, including current closer Sergio Romo, so Alvarado's second save in three outings appears to be more situational than anything.
LONDON, April 18 (Reuters) - A former accountant at the London Metal Exchange (LME) was sentenced to 32 months in prison at the Inner London Crown Court on Tuesday for fraud while working at the world's biggest market for industrial metals.
Annmarie Norris had pleaded guilty to two fraud charges for using LME credit cards to buy goods and services for herself and her family and also for ordering foreign exchange that was not needed by the exchange.
In November, Norris was charged with fraud worth about 1 million pounds ($1.3 million) that occurred between December 2012 and December 2015, according to an indictment from the Crown Prosecution Service.
At a December hearing, charges against her husband Michael Norris of converting criminal property worth 167,595 pounds were dismissed.
The LME, owned by Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd , has not commented on the case. ($1 = 0.7900 pounds) (Reporting by Eric Onstad and Peter Hobson; Editing by Dale Hudson)
May 2 Bever Holding:
* Said on Sunday it completed 2016 with a result after tax of approximately 9.6 million euros ($10.48 million) (2015: 29 thousand euros)
* Profit before tax amounted to approximately 13.1 million euros in 2016
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Many Monarchy fans will be looking forward to the next Royal Wedding later this year.
Prince Harry and his fiancee Meghan Markle are due to wed on May 18 at St George’s Chapel, at Windsor Castle.
Here, we look back on the notable occasions when Royals visited Teesside.
Queen Elizabeth is captured during a visit to Stockton on her Silver Jubilee tour on July 14, 1977. It appears that young armed forces cadets are giving her a guard of honour - how old will they be now?
The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh return to the Royal Yacht Britannia at Tees Docks in 1977, while Princess Anne can also be seen visiting the docks in September 1984.
And the next summer, Middlesbrough residents wait patiently at the side of the street to welcome the Prince and Princess of Wales.
BMC Racing rider had been targetting GC success
Rohan Dennis (BMC Racing) has become the first rider to abandon the 2017 Giro d’Italia after he pulled out of the race on stage four.
The Australian rider crashed in the final 10km of stage three as crosswinds ripped the race apart, losing more than five minutes in the process, and has now abandoned the race after not recovering from his injuries.
Dennis had gone into the race with high confidence after a decent performance in the Tour of the Alps, and had said before the start of the season that he would be going into the Italian Grand Tour with thoughts of learning what he was capable of over the course of the three weeks.
However, the 26-year-old experienced a steep learning curve on stage three when he clipped the wheel of a Bardiani CSF rider while trying to make it across to the front group as Quick-Step Floors split the peloton in the final 10km.
Host Jim Turpin has two familiar names in studio this morning (listen live here).
Kicking off today's 'Penny For Your Thoughts' is a visit from Champaign’s Jimmy John Liautaud. The sandwich giant has been on Turpin’s most-wanted list for a while and will chat about a variety of things, from his Jimmy John’s operation to the $150,000 his family donated to the Kickapoo Rail Trail.
Is it Lunch Time Jimmy John Liautaud from @jimmyjohns is here now @wdws1400 pic.twitter.com/k1OSm5LerX — Ed Bond (@EdIllini) October 6, 2017
At 10 a.m., it’s Champaign County State’s Attorney Julia Rietz’s turn.
To participate, call 217-356-9397 or text 217-351-5357. The podcast will be available at news-gazette.com before noon.
FRANKLIN TWP. - Cervenka Farm held a Corn Festival and Barbecue on Saturday to raise funds for the Quakertown Fire Company and Flemington Fire Department.
Quakertown Fire Company provided the BBQ, while Flemington Fire Department had ice cream from the Red Barn Milk Company. Lone Eagle Brewing offered its beer for sale.
The Big Horse Band performed as people tried their hands at corn hole and horse shoes. There was a magician, animals and pony rides for children.
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BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut zoo is welcoming the addition of two tiger cubs.
Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport said Monday that its 10-year-old Amur tiger, Changbai, gave birth Nov. 25 to four tiger cubs, but only two survived. The surviving female cubs were taken from Changbai when she showed no interest in taking care of them.
The 2-week-old cubs are in seclusion in the zoo hospital. Staff is hand-feeding the cubs five times a day.
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The zoo says one of the four kittens had been found unresponsive after birth and a second kitten died later that night.
Director Gregg Dancho says every possible effort was being made to help the kittens survive.
The zoo says Amur tigers, also known as Siberian tigers, are very rare.
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The Seahawks have not closed the door on rookie defensive lineman Malik McDowell playing this season. McDowell, injured in a serious ATV accident that left him with head injuries, has a round of assessments later this month that will help determine if he can return in 2017.
“He’s got some stuff coming up in the next couple of weeks . . . that he’ll get reassessed and all that, just to see where we are,” Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said, via Gregg Bell of The News Tribune. “There’s been some conversation, you know, different camps kind of, about where he is and how he’s doing. So the check-ups are really important. And we’ll just see.
“We have not ruled that thought out, that he can come back.”
McDowell, 21, spent much of training camp at home in Michigan recovering from “a really bad concussion.” He remains on the team’s non-football injury list.
Carroll said in August that doctors do not believe McDowell’s injuries are career-threatening.
Department store operator Gordmans is filing for bankruptcy protection and plans liquidate the inventory of its 106 discount stores.
The Omaha, Nebraska-based company announced Monday it had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Gordmans had posted losses in five of its last six quarters. It's stock price fell to 6 cents a share Monday after the announcement.
Gordmans did not give a time frame for the liquidation sale. It has stores in 22 states.
Read more here: http://investor.gordmans.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=1017043
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LONDON -- Roger Federer and Serena Williams are both back on Centre Court at Wimbledon on Wednesday as they look to advance to the third round.
Federer will play Lukas Lacko of Slovakia as he continues his quest for a record-extending ninth title at the All England Club. Williams then faces Bulgarian qualifier Viktoriya Tomova as she goes for a 16th straight match win at the tournament -- having missed last year while pregnant.
Australian Open champion Caroline Wozniacki and last year's men's runner-up, Marin Cilic, are also back in action as they try to avoid more upsets at the tournament. Three of the top-10 seeded men lost in the first round, while former champions Maria Sharapova and Petra Kvitova also went out on Tuesday.
The forecast calls for more sunny skies, although there is a 30 per cent chance of rain showers in the afternoon.
Rotorua Boys' High School has won the overall honours at the New Zealand Secondary Schools Touch Championships, beating Hamilton Boys 4-3.
The scores were tied up at half-time, but Rotorua came back to win by one point.
It took less than 10 seconds for Hamilton Boys' High to score, but Rotorua Boys' High School were quick with their return.
Hamilton were unsuccessful in their second try with a basic error. But moments later, they made sure to get it right.
Rotorua struck back with double force, to even the scores at half-time, 3-3.
Rotorua returned with pure tenacity, their passion put them out front, gaining bragging rights for 2017.
Watch highlights as Scarlets complete the double over Welsh rivals Cardiff Blues at Parc y Scarlets, their sixth win in their last seven in Pro12.
A pair with two of the strongest arms in the country live in the Portland metro area, and they are ready to flex their muscles at an upcoming international competition.
Mark Owen and Nancy Nations are both masters at a specific type of hand-to-hand-combat: arm wrestling.
The two are decorated arm wrestlers: Nations recently placed second place in the U.S. Women's Masters competition (40-49) and Owen won the U.S. Grandmasters championship (50-59).
Come fall, both will compete in the World Arm Wrestling Championships in Turkey.
Owen and Nations have set up GoFundMe pages for their travel expenses.
If you would like to donate, follow the links below:
https://www.gofundme.com/world-armwrestling-championship
https://www.gofundme.com/nancynationsusa
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Mexican taekwondo practitioner Cesar Rodriguez, winner of the 2018 US Open Taekwondo Championships in the -54 kg category, is interviewed by EFE in Mexico City on 03 July 2018. EPA-EFE/Mario Guzman
Mexican taekwondo practitioner Cesar Rodriguez, winner of the 2018 US Open Taekwondo Championships in the -54 kg category, is interviewed by EFE in Mexico City on 03 July 2018. EPA-EFE/Mario Guzman
Mexico's Cesar Rodriguez, winner of the 2018 US Open Taekwondo Championships in the -54 kg category, says he has matured as an athlete and is prepared to have his best-ever Olympic cycle.
The 24-year-old will be competing this month at an event in Spokane, Washington, and then at the Central American and Caribbean Games in Barranquilla, Colombia, which runs from July 19 to Aug. 3.
GO TO YOUR forefathers to find your virtues, Roman Catholic priest Fr Martin Sirju said to worshippers yesterday in San Fernando. He said that slavery and indentureship and the struggles made by those who lived in those harowing years, must serve as a lesson for Trinis facing unprecendented crime levels.
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STREETSBORO, Ohio — Authorities say a 13-year-old boy has fatally shot his 11-year-old brother in suburban Cleveland, and police are describing the shooting as an apparent “premeditated act.”
Streetsboro police say officers were called to a home around 9:30 p.m. Monday. The 11-year-old died at a hospital.
Police say the 13-year-old has been charged with aggravated murder in Portage County Juvenile Court. Police say the gun used in the slaying was stolen from his grandfather’s home.
Police have not said what prompted the teen to shoot his brother.
Streetsboro is roughly 30 miles southeast of downtown Cleveland.
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It seems that it’s an unboxing and hands-on day today for many new and upcoming models. Elephone P8 Mini is one of the most anticipated devices right now, thanks to its entry-level price that offer mid-range specs.
In the video, you can see that inside the box you can find the P8 Mini handset, a charger, a data cable and a manual. Also, you can see the device in action. It looks blazing fast and well built. The 5″ display of P8 Mini, gives you a convenient using single-handed experience. Meanwhile, the matte texture on the back looks very fashionable and the
133g lightweight body allows for long hours usage. Of course, the killer feature is the camera combination: 13MP on the rear and 16MP on the front.
Though there are only the basic accessories in the box, P8 Mini makes up for that with its 4GB/64GB configuration. The second round of $99.99 Flash Sale is coming soon, so stay tuned. More info, here.
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SANTA RITA, Guam (Feb.10, 2017) Shaila Garcia, a native of Los Fresno, Texas, assigned to the submarine tender USS Frank Cable's (AS 40) Weapons Department, helps prepare a fork lift to transport MK48 torpedoes, during a weapons on-load, February 10. Frank Cable is one of two forward-deployed submarine tenders in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations and conducts maintenance and support of deployed U.S. naval force submarines and surface vessels in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Alana Langdon/Released)
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Arsene Wenger has lavished praise on young France star Kylian Mbappé, claiming that he could become a world-beater.
The French Coach recently retired from Arsenal after 22 years, but he is still the third voice on TF1’s coverage of Les Bleus’.
He was effusive after the 19-year-old scored a stunning brace to down Argentina in the World Cup Round of 16.
"Kylian attacked Argentina from the off," Wenger said. "He was dangerous all match long and, when he was faced with a decision, he made it.
"Do not forget that Kylian is only 19 years old -- we do not realise what that means at this level. You need to take a step back to understand it. It is exceptional what he has achieved.
"When Kylian was 17 and playing for Monaco, his numbers were incredible. When the numbers are there at that age, it means that there is efficiency on top of very young talent -- this proves that he is part of the group of five or six top players that will soon dominate the world."
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The Office of Government Ethics is urging the White House to take disciplinary action against Kellyanne Conway, a top adviser to President Trump, for endorsing Ivanka Trump's products in a television interview. CNN's Jessica Schneider reports.
President Trump drinks a dozen Diet Cokes daily, according to a New York Times report. Board-certified gastroenterologist Dr. Samantha Nazareth tells CNN's Brooke Baldwin what impact that can have on his health.
STOCKHOLM, March 19 (Reuters) - European private equity firm Novalpina Capital said on Monday it planned to make a cash bid for Estonia-based casino and betting operator Olympic Entertainment Group (OEG) in a deal valuing the company at around 288 million euros.
The bid will be made through Novalpina subsidiary Odyssey Europe and is expected to be published on April 4, Novalpina said in a statement.
The two largest owners of OEG, founders Armin Karu and Jaan Korpusov, who hold 64 percent of shares, had agreed to tender their shares, Novalpina said.
Oddysey Europe has also entered into a business combination agreement under which OEG would delist from the Nasdaq Tallinn Stock Exchange following the offer, subject to a shareholder vote at an OEG General Meeting.
Olympic Entertainment shares were down 0.3 percent at 1.90 euros by 1132 GMT, in line with the bid level. (Reporting by Johannes Hellstrom; editing by Niklas Pollard)
Accidents Waiting To Happen: The 12 Rods Story
Catch up on some more hometown music forefathers at the MSPIFF tonight (and tomorrow). Accidents Waiting To Happen: The 12 Rods Story tracks the band’s history through the perfect Pitchfork rating for their debut album Gay? to working with Todd Rundgren to their breakup, and mixes the interviews and old material with footage of their 2015 reunion show at First Avenune. Grab tickets early, ’90s rock fans will likely fill up both screenings. Monday, 7PM, Tuesday, 9:40 PM. $13. —Curt Stanski
Uptown Theater, 2906 Hennepin Ave, MPLS; landmarktheatres.com
St. Anthony Main Theatre, 115 Mainstreet, MPLS; stanthonymaintheatre.com
April 17 (Reuters) - International Game Technology Plc :
* IGT announces agreement to sell Double Down Interactive Llc to Doubleu Games as part of new strategic partnership in social casino
* International Game Technology Plc - cash purchase price is $825 million
* International Game Technology Plc - sale has been approved by board of directors of co and necessary governance body of doubleu games
* International Game Technology Plc - upon closing of sale, parties will enter into a game development, distribution and services agreement
* International Game Technology Plc - proceeds from transaction will be used for general corporate purposes, including debt reduction
* International Game Technology- agreement enables doubleu games to offer igt's casino game library on doubleu games' combined social casino platforms Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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* Argo Group reports 2017 first quarter net income of $36.7 million or $1.19 per diluted share
* Q1 adjusted operating earnings per share $0.71
* Q1 earnings per share $1.19
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.62 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Argo Group International Holdings Ltd qtrly book value per share increased to $60.84, up 1.9% from $59.73 at Dec. 31, 2016 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Police are investigating an early evening stabbing in the city's southeast that sent one man to hospital.
At approximately 6:45 p.m., emergency crews responded to a strip mall in 2900 block of 17 Avenue Southeast following reports of a stabbing. An injured, bleeding man told police he had been stabbed and EMS transported the man to the Foothills Medical Centre in stable condition.
CPS officials say no arrests have been made in connection with the incident.
More details to follow
Tenille Dashwood (Emma) to miss ring time due to injury
PWinsider is reporting that Tenille Dashwood (Emma) has a shoulder injury and doctors advised her to take time off to let it heal up, but there’s no word on how long before she can return to Ring of Honor.
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO (KPLR) – Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle, gathered together for the special Missouri legislative session, are reacting to the news of the shooting.
The reaction in Jefferson City is much like the rest of the country. Lawmakers say they’re troubled by the incident and concerned about the relationship between public officials and constituents, especially that this happened at a bipartisan event, much like the charity softball game Missouri lawmakers play every April.
Last fall, Missouri spent $415,000 to install new metal detectors at the capitol entrances, as well as metal detector wands. The security measures were installed in January and firearms were banned in the capitol building.
Shortly after, Gov. Eric Greitens lifted the ban and allowed concealed carry in the capitol. Lawmakers unhappy with the security decided to strip money for it in next year's budget.
A man who recruited a teenager to set alight a sex worker - leaving her with horrific injuries - has been jailed for at least ten and a half years.
We’re at the Chief Sealth IHS gym, where the West Seattle High School boys just won their district-tournament game against Ballard HS, 62-44. The Wildcats led after each quarter; here’s how the first half ended, before they went into halftime ahead 25-18:
WSHS boys run up a 25-18 lead over Ballard going into halftime. Here's how the half ended: pic.twitter.com/pG8bTjcLw1 — West Seattle Blog (@westseattleblog) February 15, 2017
The WSHS boys’ next game in districts is Thursday at Bellevue College, 8:15 pm, vs. the winner of tonight’s game between Nathan Hale and Eastside Catholic. Photos and details from tonight’s game a bit later.
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Starting Monday, Regina police will once again be riding city buses in an attempt to catch distracted drivers.
Operation Bus Cop will see officers on Regina transit buses gathering information on distracted drivers, especially those using their cell phones, and radioing it ahead to officer in marked cars who will stop the driver and hand out a ticket.
This is the third time police have used buses to catch distracted drivers. In October of 2017, police handed out 138 tickets as a result of the program.
Baylor baseball junior closer Troy Montemayor garnered an American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA)/Rawlings first-team Midwest All-Region selection, the organization announced Wednesday.
Montemayor was also a first-team choice last season and gives BU its 33rd all-time ABCA All-Regional selection.
The right-handed San Antonio native, who was a preseason All-American and NCBWA second-team All-American, also earned a first-team All-Big 12 nod for his 2017 season. He ranked 25th in the country and third in the Big 12 with 12 saves as he posted a career-best 3-1 record with a 2.10 ERA in a career-high 25 appearances, allowing seven runs on 18 hits and nine walks with a career-high 29 strikeouts in 25.2 innings while holding opponents to a .189 batting average.
Montemayor ranks second on Baylor’s career saves list (26), tied for fifth on the single-season list (12) and is the second BU player to have two 10-save seasons ever (Zane Carlson 2000 (15), 2003 (11)).
(AP) – President Donald Trump says a bomb blast in Manhattan highlights the need for an immigration overhaul.
Trump said Monday that the U.S. “must fix its lax immigration system, which allows far too many dangerous, inadequately vetted people” into the country. The Republican president points to his controversial travel ban as an example of the kind of policy that needs to be put in place. And he’s calling on Congress to end “chain migration,” in which family members are permitted to join relatives who have immigrated.
He also says people convicted of terror acts “deserve the strongest penalty allowed by law, including the death penalty in appropriate cases.” The only person seriously wounded Monday was the suspected bomber.
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Mombasa governor Hassan Joho shared a podium with his rival Nyali MP Hezron Awiti Saturday, in what could be a sign of unity between the two
LONDON—A man and a woman lying critically ill in a hospital in western England were sickened by the same nerve agent that poisoned a former Russian intelligence officer and his daughter four months ago, counterterrorism police said Wednesday.
Britain blamed Russia for the earlier poisoning using Novichok, a military-grade nerve agent developed in the Soviet Union. Moscow denied any responsibility for the attack.
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The hashtag 'You Irish' is trending on Twitter this morning after a Sky News presenter used the phrase to refer to Irish people in a tweet.
Adam Boulton was responding to criticism after he questioned Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney over Brexit asking him 'if all the kerfuffle was necessary?'
He tweeted 'Bored now. Some of you Irish need to get over yourselves.'
Bored now. Some of you Irish need to get over yourselves. Interviewing is about challenging the interviewee not respecting. — Adam Boulton (@adamboultonSKY) December 9, 2017
People have now been using the term to celebrate Irish people, for example '#YouIrish designed the White House' and '#YouIrish gave the world the submarine.'
There were many winners at the Singletrack Reader Awards – though fashion may not have been one of them. Behold, Exhibit A, Chipps’ shoes:
Exhibit B, Chipps’ shirt, and Al from Garage Bikes’ shirt:
And finally (don’t worry, this is the last of the trauma for this article), Exhibit C, this bunch of weirdos, and Chipp’s tie:
If you’d like to relive the Awards and share in the tension of finding out who won what, as it happened, then you can see the whole thing (including where we nearly told all of Facebook where the after party was going to be!) here:
Or you can read on to reveal all…
Claudio couldn’t make it to the awards evening to collect his award in person. Instead he recorded this message for us.
The Jamaica Observer 's Entertainment Desk continues its daily feature, highlighting 55 Jamaicans who broke down barriers and helped put the country on the world stage. Each day, one personality will be featured, culminating Independence Day, August 6. IN the 64 years she served the Sisters of Mercy and Alpha Boys' School, Sister Mary Ignatius never played an instrument, but the nun with a heart of gold nurtured the talent of some of Jamaica's greatest musicians.
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In at least two communities, the burglars told homeowners they were workers for a water company and needed to come inside. Police issued that warning this week after two burglaries in Scranton and an attempted burglary in Clarks Summit that proved to be very similar.
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Mercy Aigbe’s Estranged Husband, Larry Gentry Sends Birthday Message To His Kids
Lanre Gentry, husband of nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe has sent in advance birthday messages to his two children, Olajuwon Michael and Boluwatife Debby whose birthdays come up on June 18, 2017 regardless of the messy marital crisis with his former wife. Mr. Lanre Gentry was involved in a messy domestic violence with his wife, which …
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DERBY, England (AP) — Former Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard is taking over as manager of second-division club Derby.
The English team says the 39-year-old Lampard has signed a three-year contract.
The former England international says "I know it won't be easy - managing a football team never is - but I'm really looking forward to the challenge ahead."
In his time at Chelsea from 2001-14, Lampard became the club's record scorer with 211 goals, made 649 appearances and was the heartbeat of teams that won three Premier League titles, four FA Cups and the Champions League in 2012.
Lampard started out at West Ham before finishing his career with short stints at Manchester City and then New York City FC in Major League Soccer before retiring last year.
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Event time: 8am-12:30pm
Downtown Milwaukee in the morning is lively, but not on the river. Experience relative quiet as we kayak down river from the Milwaukee Rowing Club Boathouse (1990 N Commerce St.). Learn basic paddling techniques and water safety. We don't plan on getting wet, but dress comfortably in water proof or quick drying clothing in case of splashes! Boats, paddles and PFDs provided. Space is limited and registration is required. Weather dependent.
Date and Time
Saturday, July 22nd 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Location
Rowing Club 1990 N. Commerce Street Milwaukee, WI 53212 414-964-8505
Price
For adults and teens | $20 (Nonmembers: $25)
DO YOU want to contribute to the penalty rates debate?
Tonight, the Clarence Valley Community Unions are holding a forum on penalty rates and what it will mean for local workers and businesses.
The Daily Examiner understands there are a number of businesses in Grafton and South Grafton that have decided to continue paying penalty rates.
To be apart of the conversation, head down to the South Grafton Ex-Servicemen's Club tonight from 6 to 7pm to hear the communities stories or share your own.
Feb 2 (OPTA) - Standings for the A-League on Friday P W D L F A Pts 1 Sydney 19 14 4 1 46 14 46 2 Newcastle 18 10 4 4 39 22 34 3 Melbourne City 18 9 3 6 28 21 30 4 Mel Victory 18 7 5 6 27 26 26 5 Adelaide Utd 18 7 4 7 20 22 25 6 Brisbane 18 5 4 9 21 28 19 .............................................. 7 Wanderers 17 4 7 6 18 30 19 8 Perth 18 6 1 11 22 37 19 9 Central Coast 18 3 7 8 18 25 16 10 Wellington 18 3 5 10 22 36 14 1-6: Championship play-off
As he has throughout his Socceroos tenure, the ex-Brisbane Roar and Melbourne Victory boss has set his team a lofty goal Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou conceded it "probably sounds ridiculous" but reiterated his desire to never accept second best by targeting overall victory at the 2017 Confederations Cup. Speaking the day after they were humbled 4-0 by Brazil at the MCG, Postecoglou and Socceroos winger Mathew Leckie insisted there is plenty of belief within Australia's camp before they head to Russia on Wednesday.
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The Boston Red Sox’s season rests on the right shoulder of Doug Fister.
Boston has been thoroughly outclassed in the first two games of their American League Division Series matchup with Houston Astros, losing 8-2 in consecutive games.
The Sox will give the ball to Fister in Game 3 on Sunday, needing a win to extend their season for another day.
Fister, who joined the Red Sox in June, will be opposed by Astros righty Brad Peacock who can send Houston to the American League Championship Series for the first time since 2005.
To hear NESN’s Tom Caron break down the pitching matchup in Game 3, check out the video above from “Red Sox Final,” presented by Plainridge Park Casino.
Thumbnail photo via Ken Blaze/USA TODAY Sports Images
The Alabama House of Representatives will debate on Tuesday whether teachers can carry guns on campus. The latest push for school security proposed by Republican Rep. Will Ainsworth would allow designated teachers or school administrators approved by local law enforcement to carry firearms in school. Parents wouldn't know which educators carry for security reasons.
The bill passed in a tight committee vote last week after contentious debate during a public hearing. It's one of multiple gun-related bills introduced in the Alabama legislature after the Feb. 14 shooting at a Florida high school that killed 17 people.
Lawmakers in at least ten other states have also proposed arming teachers or school employees. Florida passed a school safety and gun control law that included arming teachers three weeks after the Parkland massacre.
There are no words to properly describe this tattoo of Phil Kessel that a Penguins fan recently had done on himself.
The fan decided to show his love for Kessel in the weirdest way possible. Kessel, who is nicknamed the “Hot Dog Hammer,” is now essentially immortalized on the fan’s lower thigh.
The tattoo shows Kessel riding a hot dog, with the Stanley Cup in one hand, and a jar of mustard in the other.
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Sports fans are weird.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today addressed a gathering of his party workers in Banswara district of Rajasthan where he said his government was working for development of all sections of society. “We are on the path of development by taking all sections of society together,” he told the gathering during the one-day event at Banswara.
He urged the JD(U) workers to start a movement for banning liquor and against ill-practices such as child marriages for betterment of the society.
Kumar urged the party workers to tread the path shown by social activist the late Mama Baleshwar Dayal, who empowered the weaker sections of the society and worked for banning liquor and stopping child marriages in Banswara.
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Since the conception of remotely piloted aircraft in the 1940s, remarkable Airmen have pushed the limits to ensure success. We must inspire Airmen of tomorrow to recognize unmanned systems as mission critical and to understand that their roles will continue to expand as we work to define their place in modern warfare.
This video is one of 10 videos produced for the Air Force's 70th Anniversary. The theme of the video series is "Breaking barriers since 1947" and each video in the series will highlight a significant milestone in Air Force history.
Keller @ Large: Was Trump's Statement On Monday Enough?"Racism is evil and those who cause violence in its name are criminals and thugs, including the KKK, neo-Nazis, white supremacists and other hate groups," the president said.
Brockton Woman Attacked By 2 Dogs In BackyardA woman is terribly shaken up after she said she was attacked by her neighbor’s two dogs.
Police Commissioner Expects Large Crowds At Rally SaturdayCity leaders and Boston Police held a press conference at 3 p.m. Monday to share what they know about the reported rally and its organizers.
Study Finds Half Of Workers Find Jobs TaxingA new study says the workplace can be physically and emotionally taxing.
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Bruce Langhorne, an influential session guitarist who often collaborated with Bob Dylan and inspired his song "Mr. Tambourine Man," has died.
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The other day, just for a lark, I decided to imagine myself in the shoes of Sonia Gandhi. I imagine myself as the president of the Congress party — about to step down to make way for the next generation.
I imagine myself exerting considerable influence over a former Prime Minister — a man of great stature — and him oddly succumbing. I imagine myself as the wife of a former Prime Minister, the daughter-in-law of the country’s most loved and hated figure (although the current PM is undoubtedly giving her a close fight on this one). I imagine myself as the mother of a ...
Clifton Edward Avent Jr., 48, was charged with robbery and theft of property more than $1,000 in value after police received tips that identified him via Facebook.
According to Lebanon police Sgt. P.J. Hardy, a 911 call came in at about 8:15 p.m. regarding the robbery. The clerk told police a black man who wore a black shirt handed a note that said, “Give me all your money or die.” Avent didn’t show a weapon. According to Hardy, Avent then took money from the register and left on foot.
Lebanon police posted photos from Sav-A-Lot’s surveillance video on Facebook and asked the public for information about the robbery.
Avent was booked in at the Wilson County Jail just before midnight on $55,000 bond. He remained in jail Sunday. Avent was released from jail three days prior for violation of conditional release, according to jail booking records.
It is the middle of the week and here is a great thought. Righteous is the cornerstone and foundation for a nation to be strong. Unrighteousness is its undoing and the nation will crumble under the storms of change. We are called to pray for our nation so that we can live a quiet and peaceful life. Another thing you can do is remind your elected leaders that God has a plan for our nation. We need Daniel’s and Joseph’s today. So let us do our part and God will do His.
April 10 Seaspan Corp -
* Seaspan announces board changes
* Appointed Larry Simkins, president, chief executive officer and director of Washington companies
* Following Seaspan's 2017 annual general meeting, it is anticipated that board will expand from eight to nine members
* Following Seaspan's 2017 annual general meeting, board will add David Sokol, a director of Washco and experienced executive, as a director
* Simkins to replace Graham Porter, who has resigned as a director of company Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
A crooked restaurateur testified Monday that then-Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano phoned him to express gratitude for the $100,000-a-year, no-show job lavished on his wife, Linda.
Harendra Singh told jurors at Mangano’s corruption trial that the ex-pol told him, “Thank you for helping me. It really helps with the kids and college.”
Linda Mangano, who’s on trial with her hubby, allegedly pocketed $450,000 as the phony director of marketing for the Water’s Edge restaurant Singh formerly ran in Long Island City, Queens.
“She didn’t come to work so we had to deliver the check. She got her paycheck delivered to her house,” Singh testified in Central Islip federal court.
Singh also claims to have bribed Mayor de Blasio with campaign contributions for a “favorable” lease on Water’s Edge.
De Blasio, who wasn’t charged, has vehemently denied those allegations.
The Detroit Pistons will interview two-time NBA champion and current TNT analyst Kenny "The Jet" Smith for their head coaching vacancy, Yahoo! Sports reports.
If hired, the 53-year-old Smith would replace Stan Van Gundy. The Pistons parted ways with veteran coach and president of basketball operations earlier this month after going 152-176 in four seasons.
Smith played nine games for the Pistons during the 1996-97 season, his last of 10 in the NBA.
While he has no NBA coaching experience, Smith interviewed for the New York Knicks' coaching job earlier this year. The Knicks opted to hire former Memphis Grizzlies coach David Fizdale instead.
Smith averaged 12.8 points and 5.5 assists over 737 career NBA games, but is most remembered for his run with the Houston Rockets from 1990 to 1996. The former No. 6 overall pick teamed with Hall of Famer Hakeem Olajuwon to win back-to-back championships with the Rockets in 1994 and 1995.
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A 35-year-old Army veteran, Ernesto Rodriguez, walked 2200 miles across the country to raise awareness for post-traumatic stress disorder and other veterans issues.
He plans to end his journey by walking from the Veteran Affairs office in West Los Angeles to Santa Monica Pier at 7 a.m. Wednesday morning.
Anyone interested in following Rodriguez' journey can view his Instagram or Facebook pages.
Kacey Montoya reports for the KTLA 5 News at 10 on April 17, 2017.
Mon, Apr 17: North Shore Rescue is in desperate need of some new volunteers as the recruit deadline looms and the number of members retiring grows. Jennifer Palma reports.
– Paige posted the following on Twitter, showing off what looks to be an engagement ring from Alberto El Patron…
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Mealey's Insurance - Insured Ordered To File Motion To Remand If It Objects To Removal
SHREVEPORT, La. - A Louisiana federal magistrate judge on Feb. 10 ordered an insured seeking coverage for damages caused by a sewage backup that occurred during the insured's work in a neighborhood to file a motion to remand its suit if it contests the insurer's notice of removal to Louisiana federal court (Eagle Water LLC v. Arch Insurance Co., et al., No. 17-250, W.D. La., 2017 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 19317).
JONESBORO, Ark. (AP) - A group of Arkansas farmers have filed a class-action lawsuit against the makers of the herbicide dicamba that they blame for damaging their crops.
The lawsuit was filed Wednesday in federal court in Jonesboro, Arkansas, against Monsanto Co. and BASF Corp. In a statement, plaintiffs' attorney Phillip Duncan says his clients seek unspecified damages for damage to crops, fruits and trees that weren't dicamba-resistant.
He also said dicamba also damaged crops in other states throughout the 2016 growing season, including in Alabama, Illinois, Kentucky, Minnesota, Mississippi, North Carolina, Tennessee and Texas.
Messages to Monsanto and BASF were not returned.
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Swansea expect to appoint Paul Clement as their new manager before Tuesday's game at Crystal Palace.
Bayern Munich confirmed on Monday afternoon that Clement, Carlo Ancelotti's number two at the Allianz Arena, had been granted permission to speak to Swansea.
Clement is due to fly into London on Monday night and a two-and-a-half year deal, which has been agreed in principle, is expected to be rubber-stamped on Tuesday afternoon.
The 44-year-old will then head to Selhurst Park where he is expected to have a watching brief at Swansea's Premier League game against Palace.
Caretaker Alan Curtis - who was in charge for Saturday's 3-0 home loss to Bournemouth after the sacking of Bob Bradley - is expected to be in charge of the team again.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol announced today that troopers will operate an OVI Checkpoint to deter and intercept impaired drivers this week.
The county where the checkpoint will take place will be announced the day prior to the checkpoint, and the location will be announced the morning of the checkpoint.
If you plan to consume alcohol, designate a driver or make other travel arrangements before you drink. Don’t let another life be lost for the senseless and selfish act of getting behind the wheel impaired.
Operational support for the sobriety checkpoint will be provided by local law enforcement agencies.
Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop responded to a single fatal crash that occurred on LA Highway 104 west of U.S. 190 in St. Landry Parish.
The crash happened shortly after 11:00 p.m. on Friday January 13, 2017.
The investigation revealed that Shelby Bersuder, 19, of Baton Rouge failed to negotiate a curve LA Highway 104 , crossed the centerline, and loss control of the vehicle. The vehicle entered a south ditch, overturned, and came to rest on its roof.
Bersuder, was pronounced dead at the scene by the St. Landry Parish Coroner's Office.
It is unknown if impairment was a factor.
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Couple Accidentally Gets Royal Treatment After Having Baby At Lindo Wing
It's Not 'Just One More': Moms Of 3 Dish Real Advice For Will And Kate
PUEBLO, Colo. — Authorities say a Colorado man faces a murder charge after his 23-month-old son’s death, and the boy’s mother could be charged with child abuse resulting in death.
The Pueblo Police Department says the boy died on Wednesday at Denver Children’s Hospital. He was taken to the hospital Friday in critical condition.
Authorities say the boy’s father, 21-year-old Skylar Chapman, faces charges of first-degree murder and child abuse resulting in death. They say the boy’s mother, 20-year-old Faith Hughes, is charged with child abuse resulting in death.
Both Chapman and Hughes remain in the Pueblo County Detention Center, after initially being arrested on suspicion of child abuse resulting in serious bodily injury on Friday. It’s not clear if either has an attorney to speak on their behalf.
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) The case against a Gillette Stadium worker who had been charged with emailing a threat to blow up the home of the New England Patriots has been dropped by prosecutors in Massachusetts.
The Sun Chronicle reports that a spokesman for Norfolk County District Attorney Michael Morrissey said in a statement Monday the case against 26-year-old Ryan Ringuette was dropped amid doubts about his guilt.
The Attleboro man was arrested in August amid a dispute with his then-girlfriend, who was charged with lying to police about her access to Ringuette’s email account. Her case is still pending.
Ringuette worked part-time for the company that provides security and guest services at the stadium.
Authorities say he had no access to bomb-making materials.
His lawyer did not return a call for comment.
April 16--Millions in revenue from the upcoming Interstate 64 High Occupancy Toll lanes will help pay for two new buses and expanded public transit service along the route. The move will help fulfill the goal of HOT lanes -- to get more people, not vehicles, through the corridor without having to expand the interstate.
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ROME (AP) — Azeglio Vicini, who coached Italy to a third-place finish as host of the 1990 World Cup, has died. He was 84.
The Italian soccer federation said Wednesday that Vicini died in his hometown of Brescia, without providing further details.
Vicini coached Italy from 1986-91 and also guided the Azzurri to the semifinals of the 1988 European Championship.
During the 1990 World Cup, Italy's only loss was a penalty shootout defeat to Argentina and Diego Maradona in the semifinals.
The federation said that a moment of silence will be observed to mourn Vicini before Wednesday's Italian Cup semifinal match between AC Milan and Lazio, and before all Serie A matches this weekend.
Vicini is survived by his wife and three children.
March 19 (Reuters) - Getin Holding SA:
* STAKEHOLDERS OF ITS UNIT, GETIN INVESTMENT SP. Z O O., RESOLVE TO DISSOLVE COMPANY Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
YEREVAN, OCTOBER 6, ARMENPRESS. President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe Pedro Agramunt has stepped down from his position.
“Due to personal reasons today I decided to step down as head of the parliamentary assembly of the council of Europe”, he said on Twitter.
PACE lawmakers were expected to impeach Agramunt through voting during the PACE October sitting. In order to realize the proceeding, PACE made an unprecedented step in June – changing the Charter of the Assembly. Earlier it didn’t allow impeachment for an elected office holder.
Police are investigating an armed robbery that happened at the Piggly Wiggly Store on Kienow Drive in the Village of Randolph Monday night. Randolph Police say two suspects entered the store armed with semi-automatic handguns, demanded money, while holding three employees at gunpoint.
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HAZEL GREEN, Ala. – The Madison County Sheriff’s Office asks the public to keep an eye out for Ashley Junkins, 16.
She was reported missing three weeks ago — her family last saw her on Monday, March 27 in Hazel Green. She was wearing a gray, long-sleeved Auburn shirt, black skinny jeans, and boots similar to the Ugg brand design.
Junkins is 5′ 3″ tall, weighs about 90 pounds with brown hair and green eyes. She has a semicolon tattoo on her right ankle.
The Sheriff’s Office said Junkins is a runaway, and they don’t believe she’s in danger. She’s with her boyfriend and investigators have been looking for her in north Alabama and southern Tennessee.
If you see her or know where she is, please call the Madison County Sheriff’s Office at (256) 533-8856 or Private Investigator Rick Victorino at (256) 345-2068.
Junkins’ family is very concerned about her and wants her to come home.
OLEDs Step In Where Design Matters From the Apple watch to Samsung smartphones, LG televisions, virtual reality headsets and the first laptop screen, organic light-emitting diodes are set to disrupt the display market. In... High-Power F-Theta Scanning Lenses Our multi-element scan lenses are built with high quality optical materials & high power low... Specifying Advanced Plasma Deposited Hard Coated Optical Thin Film Filters Modern hard coated optical thin film filters are nearly infinitely flexible in capability.
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Researchers at the security firm Lookout have identified a family of malicious Android apps, referred to as SonicSpy . From a report:
Health , the nation's leading correctional healthcare company, announced today that it has completed a recapitalization providing the Company with significant liquidity, operational flexibility and the ability to execute on attractive growth opportunities. Led by BlueMountain Capital Management, the transaction provides significant new capital while materially reducing the Company's long-term debt.
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According to Spanish portal Don Balon, Roma are monitoring the situation of Real Madrid midfielder Mateo Kovačić with a view to signing him in the summer.The former Inter regista has found playing time hard to come by under the leadership of Zinedine Zidane, and could be tempted by the idea of a return to Italy The Croatian is under contract with Los Blancos until 2021, though it seems unlikely he will see his deal out unless he is able to secure a starting berth more regularly.He had been linked with a loan move to the Nerazzurri during the latter stages of last month’s transfer window, though such a deal failed to materialise. There had even been suggestions that his return to San Siro could be part of a deal to take Mauro Icardi to the Santiago Bernabéu.Only time will tell whether the 23-year-old leaves the Spanish capital in order to pull on the Giallorossi shirt next season.(Don Balon)Jordan Russell (@JordRuss96)
Newmar is recalling certain 2015-2018 London Aire motorhomes built on Daimler Trucks (DTNA) chassis. When the high beams are activated, only the high beam bulbs illuminate instead of both the high beam and low beam bulbs as intended.
The intention of the high beam function is to have both the high beam and low beam bulbs illuminate together. Not having the required illumination of the road could reduce the driver’s visibility, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Daimler Trucks North America authorized service facilities will repair as necessary to ensure the low beam bulb will turn on along with the high beam bulb.
Newmar will notify owners and DTNA dealers will modify the vehicles so that both beams illuminate when high beams are turned on, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 16, 2018. Owners may contact Daimler Trucks North America at 1-800-547-0712 or Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
Chennai, May 30 (IANS) Actor-turned-politician Rajinikanth on Wednesday perhaps faced the most embrassing question of his life from a injured youth in Tamil Nadu’s Thoothukudi, who asked “Who are you?”
Several days after the May 22 police firing at the anti-Sterlite Copper smelter plant protest in Thoothukudi left 13 people dead, Rajinikanth called on the injured persons admitted in the government hospital.
As he approached one patient’s bed, its occupant, a youth named Santhosh Raj slowly sat up and asked him: “Who are you?”
Rajinikanth then told the youth his name.
The video of this exchange has gone viral on the internet.
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - INFANT BACTERIAL THERAPEUTICS AB :
* REG-OUTCOME OF INFANT BACTERIAL THERAPEUTICS’ RIGHTS ISSUE
* ‍RIGHTS ISSUE FOR IBT‘S SHAREHOLDERS HAS BEEN FULLY SUBSCRIBED​
* ‍IBT WILL THEREBY RAISE APPROXIMATELY SEK 440 MILLION BEFORE DEDUCTION OF ISSUE COSTS​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
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Mon Feb 20, 2017, 7:30 pm at Wisconsin Lutheran College (SchwanHall), 8815 W. Wisconsin Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53226.
Program: BeethovenString Quartet in F Op. 14, Bridge Novelletten for String Quartet H. 44,Tchaikovsky String Quartet No. 2 in F Major, Op. 22
For tickets: WisconsinLutheran College Box Office 414.443.8802 or at: http://www.wlc.edu/2017-02-20- Philomusica/
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The small and dropping number of women on the City Council has sparked alarm for Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito and other female pols who see their ranks thinning. Four of the seven City Council members facing term limits this year are women, a quirk of the calendar that means a majority of those required to leave their seats at the end of the year will be women even though they're a distinct minority in the body overall.
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× Traffic down to 2 lanes at I-55, Brooks after accident
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Traffic is down to two lanes on I-55 after an 18-wheeler was reportedly involved in an accident.
Multiple emergency crews are on the scene which is just south of the Brooks exit.
Initial reports indicate at least one other vehicle may have been involved. WREG is hearing reports that indicate one person may also be trapped inside the car.
It’s unclear how many were injured.
LONDON, March 30 The National Bank of Abu Dhabi has issued the Gulf region's first green bond, raising $587 million for projects to fight climate change, the London Stock Exchange (LSE) said on Thursday.
Proceeds from so-called green bonds help to finance projects in renewable energy, energy-efficiency, green transport and waste water treatment.
"London Stock Exchange today welcomes the listing of the first ever green bond from the Gulf region, issued by National Bank of Abu Dhabi," the exchange said in a statement.
"(The bank) is spearheading the potential to unlock and promote green finance across the Middle East region," Darko Hajdukovic, head of fixed income of funds and analytics at London Stock Exchange, said.
The five-year bond is listed on the LSE.
Global green bond issuance could reach $125-150 billion this year as demand for low-carbon infrastructure investment continues, Swedish banking group SEB said on Thursday.
(Reporting by Nina Chestney. Editing by Jane Merriman)
Lamont Darryl Perry, 32, died of cocaine toxicity during a foot chase on Oct. 27, 2016 in Wadesboro, according to the autopsy report. He was running from a probation and parole officer who was trying to arrest him for "a probation violation related to an assault charge" when he collapsed and was unresponsive," SBI Special Agent Audria Bridges said in a release after his death.
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A man was indicted by a grand jury of the Superior Court of Glynn County Wednesday on a plethora of charges.
Glynn County Police say John William Rosevelt was indicted for malice murder, aggravated assault, felony murder, concealing the death of another, tampering with evidence, two counts of making a false statement, and terroristic threats.
Officials say the search continues for the body of Linda Mansfield who was reported missing on May 23 from 103 Mackay Drive. The investigation is being led by Investigator Jeff Williams of the Criminal Investigations Division. If you have any information, please call 912.554.7812.
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Comedian/actor Kevin Hart appeared on “Oprah’s Master Class” and opened up about his first failed marriage to his ex-wife Torrei Hart and shared the different approach he’s taken in his second marriage with model Eniko Parrish.
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Police say a man's decomposing body was found in a Warren, Michigan home. FOX 2
PHF names team for Holland tour
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has named 22-member national hockey team for the Holland tour that also includes participation in the Champions Trophy starting from June 23.
The team would be further trimmed for the concluding Champions Trophy also to be hosted by Holland.
The selected team is: Goalkeeper: Imran Butt, Mazhar Abbas and Amjad Ali. Other members are: Irfan Senior, Mubashir, Aleem Bilal, Amad Shakil Butt, Tauseeq Arshad, Rashid Ali, Tasawar Abbas, Rizwan Jr, Abu Bakhar, Irfan Junior, Arsalan Qadir, Umar Bhutta, Rizwan Senior, Shafqat Rasool, Ali Shan, Azfar Yaqoob, Ijaz Ali, Rana Sohail and Mohammad Dilbar.
The team leaves from Holland on June 2 where the third phase of training camp would be established. Three to four players would be dropped at the end of third phase of training.
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has urged the Nigeria Police, to fish out those behind the murder of Gombe United defender, Douglas Uzama . Uzama was killed in Benin City on December 29, 2016. The former Nigeria youth international, had travelled to celebrate the Yuletide with his family and was shot dead by suspected cultists. […]
The GBI investigated a woman's claims she was sexually assaulted by a Bibb sheriff's deptuy at the Macon Inn on Dec. 3. Woody Marshall Telegraph file photo
The man shot and killed by a Suffield police officer last week has been identified as a West Springfield resident. According to Connecticut State Police Media Relations, 57-year-old Thomas Gezotis was shot following an interaction with a Suffield police officer during a traffic stop on Route 159 around 12:30 p.m. Thursday.
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Pedestrians will have an easier and safer experience walking to Gulf Beach from the north, once the city completes planned sidewalk improvements along Gulf Street.
City Engineer Greg Pidluski told the Planning and Zoning Board at its April 4 meeting that the city plans improvements along Gulf Street, including milling and paving the road, and installing a new sidewalk just above Gulf Pond.
Pidluski said the current sidewalk is right along the travelway. The new sidewalk will be installed closer to Gulf Pond in the form of a boardwalk “to enhance pedestrian safety in that area.”
The board voted unanimously to recommend the city enter into an easement agreement with a Gulf Street property owner for the project. The P&Z vote was a procedural process known as an 8-24 approval, in which the zoning board provides guidance to the aldermen on matters related to city-owned property. The proposal now moves to the aldermen for a final vote and acceptance of the proposal.
Kemi Adetiba‘s “King Women“ in collaboration with Accelerate TV, is here. “King Women” is an interview-based series by Kemi Adetiba, featuring Nigeria’s powerful women of veteran and champion status, as they tell their stories, like never heard before. You may know Tara Fela Durotoye as the beauty mogul that heads the House Of Tara brand, but do […]...
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April 13 SBS Media Holdings :
* Says its unit SBS Plus Co.,Ltd will issue 64,303 shares to merge with SBS Sports Co., Ltd with merger ratio of 1:0.0389716 between the unit and SBS Sports Co., Ltd
* Says its unit will survive and SBS Sports Co., Ltd will be dissolved after merger
* Expected merger effective date is May 30
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Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
In 2011, for the second year in a row, former inter-county referee and Irish Examiner columnist John Bannon put forward a motion to GAA Congress via his club Legan Sarsfields to take referees out of the process of issuing proposed retrospective suspensions, writes John Fogarty.
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22-year-old man wounded in Humboldt Park shooting
A 22-year-old man was shot in the lower back and buttocks Tuesday night on the West Side in the Humboldt Park neighborhood.
The man was walking in the 1600 block of North Keeler about 7:15 p.m. when a dark-colored sedan pulled up and someone inside opened fire, according to Chicago Police.
He drove himself to Norwegian Hospital and was transferred to Stroger Hospital where his condition was stabilized, police said.
Area North detectives are investigating.
Arsenal had a busy January as they signed Henrikh Mkhitaryan from Manchester United and Borussia Dortmund’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
However, they lost Alexis Sanchez and Olivier Giroud, to United and Chelsea respectively.
Star midfielder Mesut Ozil also committed his future to the club with a new long-term deal and Merson thinks it was a good bit of business by the Gunners.
However, he does believe Arsene Wenger should have signed at least one defender, but nevertheless they should have enough to get past Everton on Saturday (5.30pm).
RAWALPINDI, Dec 11 (APP):The Frontier Corps (FC) Balochistan apprehended six terrorists of banned
Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) during different intelligence based operations
(IBOs) in the province on Monday.
According to an Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) statement issued here, the IBOs
were carried out in Rustam Darbar, Dera Bugti and Killi Deba areas.
Explosives, arms and ammunition including anti personal mines, detonators, communications
equipment were also recovered during the operations.
Meanwhile, in Punjab, Pakistan Rangers Punjab along with police and Intelligence agencies
conducted IBOs in Attock, Rawalpindi and Sargodha and apprehended 12 terrorist
facilitators. A number of illegal weapons and ammunition were also recovered.
The IBOs were conducted as part of the ongoing Operation Radd ul Fasaad.
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The Chairperson of Hamdard Laboratories Sadia Rashid has appointed Usama Qureshi as the new Managing Director & CEO of Hamdard Laboratories with effect from February 1, 2017.
Usama Qureshi possess over 16 years of professional experience in general management, operations, finance, strategic planning and marketing. He served on various senior managerial positions and was part of the turnaround team in two leading energy sector organizations (K-Electric & Pakistan State Oil). Qureshi is the Co-Founder and Non-Executive Director of Oasis Energy, registered in DIFC, Dubai.
Qureshi is also an active member of FPCCI and served as Chairman Standing Committee on Energy, Vice Chairman of Pak-UAE Business Council, and Chairman of Pakistan-Bahrain Business Council. Qureshi has professional expertise and diversified portfolios with a degree of Masters in Business Administration.
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(CNN) -- Rescue teams found all 12 boys and their coach alive in a cave in Thailand Monday, according to a high ranking person involved in the search and rescue operation. The group -- including boys between the ages of 11 and 16 years old -- had been missing for nine days.
Google launched Material Design in 2014 and has been using it as the basis for a number of updates across its product line including YouTube, Chrome, Search and Inbox. It's sort of surprising that it has taken this long for Material Design to reach Calendar, but the images from Reddit users show a cleaner, more appealing design that brings Calendar in line with other Google sites and apps.
It's unclear when Google plans to roll out the new Calendar to everyone, but we've reached out to the company for more information. We'll update this post when we have more.
CARACAS Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro said on Friday he would resolve within hours the controversy over the Supreme Court's assumption of the opposition-led legislature's functions, which has sparked widespread protests and international condemnation.
"I believe in dialogue and use of the Constitution to resolve controversy," he said, calling a meeting of the state security council to discuss the attorney general's criticism of the high court's decision.
(Reporting by Eyanir Chinea; Writing by Andrew Cawthorne; Editing by Girish Gupta, G Crosse)
Kevin Johnson has struggled as a starting cornerback for most of his career in Houston. The Texans first-round pick back in 2015 has struggled with injuries and the overall speed and physicality of the NFL. So it’s good news to hear Texans coach Bill O’Brien praise Johnson’s work.
“He’s been good,” O’Brien told the media after Wednesday’s practice session. “He’s really practicing well. He’s always been a very competitive guy. I think he’s playing the game with more patience. I think he’s had a really good offseason. He’s been a guy that’s really come in here and done a nice job.”
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Johnson currently projects as the No. 3 or No. 4 cornerback on the Houston depth chart. He has the potential to make the same sort of giant leap that A.J. Bouye did back in 2016, however. The Texans will gladly accept anything close to that sort of production and reliability.
An explosion rocked New York’s Port Authority, one of the city’s busiest commuter hubs in midtown Manhattan, during Monday morning’s rush hour, injuring several people, Reuters reported.
Police confirmed one person is in custody but were not yet identifying the device used. Local news channel WABC cited police sources as saying a possible pipe bomb detonated in a passageway below ground at Port Authority.
A police officer near the scene said: “There was an explosion under Port Authority somewhere in the subway. That’s all we’ve got for now.”
Media reported several people were injured, and WPIX television reported, citing sources, that a man with a “possible second device” has been detained in the subway tunnel.
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and President Donald Trump have been briefed on the incident, according to local media and the White House.
“There was a stampede up the stairs to get out,” said Diego Fernandez, one of the commuters at Port Authority. “Everybody was scared and running and shouting.”
Dean Gaffney will return to EastEnders after several years away from the soap, the BBC has announced.
The actor said he felt "so lucky" to be reprising his role as the Walford regular Robbie Jackson.
He previously starred in the show from 1993 until 2003 but has made the occasional brief appearance since then.
Gaffney said: "I'm really happy to be back. I'm so lucky to be given the chance to work again with such a talented group of people."
Robbie was a troublesome teenager when he first arrived in Albert Square 24 years ago - but he soon became a favourite with viewers.
Fans will have to wait to find out why the character is returning to the series, as details of his comeback storyline are not yet known.
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Less than a week after Danny Phillips and Shawn Lanier lost their lives in a boat crash on Lake Murray, friends came together to celebrate Phillips' life.
Following a visitation with family, friends gathered at the Columbia Ballroom to celebrate the life of a man they say lived life to the fullest.
"Danny would say 'Everything you want to do, do it, try. If you fail, do it again because that's the only way you get better,'" said Alania Lagatore.
Lagatore, like many others at the event, had known Danny since childhood. They said he would preserve friendships and was always just a phone call away.
"I'm going to miss knowing that if I need to phone a friend, that's one I can't call. Because thick or thin, that's my bro to the end."
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Oladipo scored 19 points (7-17 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 5-6 FT) while adding nine rebounds, four assists, three steals and a block in 34 minutes during Saturday's 100-92 win over the 76ers.
Despite his struggles from beyond the arc, Oladipo still tied for the team lead in scoring on the night. He's now averaging 23.4 points, 5.4 boards, 4.5 assists, 1.8 steals and 1.8 three-pointers over the last 11 games, numbers which are actually a slight step back from his averages on the season as he continues to put together a breakout campaign.
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The peer support group gives people the opportunity to meet with others who understand some of what they are going through. Run by a facilitator, the sessions offer a chance to ask questions, get information and share experiences in a safe and supportive environment.
Zhenro Properties Group Limited -- Moody's: Chinese property developers continue to face tight liquidity as refinancing needs remain high (Chinese)
After the day-long GST Council meeting, Finance Minister said small businesses would be allowed to file tax returns once a quarter instead of every month. He also said duties would be cut on some products and the threshold for lower tax would be raised.
The panel also decided to reduce tax rates for items including diesel engine parts, man-made yarn, ready-to-eat snacks, plastic and paper waste.
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Abdominoplasties (tummy tucks) and apronectomies ('mini' tummy tucks) for patients who have lost a significant amount of weight and have been left with an overhang of skin is not generally supported unless exceptional circumstances can be demonstrated.
These circumstances must address a specific clinical need where treatments have failed (for example, where the patient experiences persistent and recurring infections within the folds of the skin that have failed to respond to treatment).
Cases that may be considered by the Individual Funding Request Panel (IFR) as 'exceptional' should have achieved a stable BMI between 18 and 27 g/m2 and be suffering from severe functional problems.
For example:
• Recurrent intertrigo beneath the skin fold
• Experiencing severe difficulties with daily living i.e. ambulatory restrictions
• Where previous post trauma or surgical scarring (usually midline vertical)
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JAKARTA, April 12 Bank Mandiri, Indonesia's biggest bank by assets, expects its provisions to sharply drop to 16-18 trillion rupiah ($1.2-1.4 billion) this year as it steps up restructuring and asset sales, its chief executive told Reuters on Wednesday.
Its provisions stood at 24.6 trillion rupiah at the end of 2016, more than double the 12.0 trillion a year earlier.
Mandiri also sees its gross non-performing loans dropping to 3 percent of total loans this year from 4 percent at the end of 2016, CEO Kartika Wirjoatmodjo said in an interview.
The state-controlled bank saw inflows of almost 30 trillion rupiah ($2.3 billion) from Indonesia's tax amnesty scheme, Wirjoatmodjo said, adding that some of the funds are being converted into assets such as bonds.
Mandiri reported a 32 percent fall in 2016 net profit to its lowest in five years.
($1 = 13,274.0000 rupiah) (Reporting by Eveline Danubrata and Gayatri Suroyo; editing by Jason Neely)
Real Madrid were again linked with a move for Manchester United star De Gea in the summer, despite Keylor Navas’ impressive form.
However, having secured Champions League football for the current campaign, Jose Mourinho was reluctant to let his star asset leave Old Trafford.
Given his nationality - and the fact he was desperate to move to the Bernabeu two years ago - it is somewhat of an open secret that De Gea is destined to one day ply his trade back in Spain.
And Spanish outlet Don Balon claims the Manchester United No1 is harassing Real captain Ramos in order to ensure the move does indeed happen.
Dancers in traditional costumes dance to salsa music on one of many floats during the Puerto Rican Day Parade on Park Avenue in Bridgeport, Conn. on Sunday, July 12, 2015.
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - The foundation that supports the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is selling a black dress once owned by movie star Marilyn Monroe to raise funds to repay a loan used to buy artifacts relating to the 16th president.
The Chicago Tribune reports that the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Foundation is putting nine items up for auction in Las Vegas June 23, including photos of the 1950s movie icon. Julien's Auctions says the wool dress could sell for more than $60,000.
The foundation owes about $10 million on a 2007 loan it used to buy items purportedly belonging to Lincoln, including a stovepipe hat, bloodstained gloves and an 1824 book.
The foundation paid $25 million and borrowed $23 million. The note is due in October 2019.
Nobody can fully see into the future with any degree of detailed accuracy. Very few of us can tell what the next 24 hours will bring, let alone a whole new year.
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Some businesses have asked DuPage County to lift its nearly eight-year ban on video gambling machines in unincorporated parts of the county. Almost eight years after DuPage became the first county in the state to ban video gambling machines, some businesses and a Veterans of Foreign Wars post are calling for the prohibition to be repealed.
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An anchor lay rusting among the rocks and ferns. The story continues, but releases very few of its secrets.
I originally saw this near the saltbox house somewhere; maybe round back or on the far side of the porch. Maybe at the end of the narrow dirt and gravel driveway approaching from the main road.
It also looks as though it may be on a bluff overlooking the sea. Time will tell…
If you're a beauty-lover who likes to be conscious about the ingredients in your products, you're in luck. A wide variety of brands are focused on delivering organic and natural-based products. We rounded up a list of clean beauty items that will give you fresh skin from head to toe. So whether you're looking for a body scrub, moisturizer, or dry shampoo, you'll want to shop these nontoxic picks.
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ST PETERSBURG, Russia, April 6 A loud bang heard on Thursday in a St Petersburg residential building was caused by renovation works and no one has been injured, rescue workers and local city administration told Reuters.
The explosion happened close to the site in St Petersburg where explosives were found earlier in the day, Reuters witnesses said.
A vehicle was damaged by falling masonry, news agency RIA earlier reported, citing a source in Russia's emergencies ministry. (Reporting by Polina Nikolskaya and Vladimir Soldatkin, writing by Sujata Rao)
Susan Page, Glenn Thrush and David Ignatius join Chris Matthews to discuss General Flynn’s resignation and exactly when President Trump learned about Flynn’s communication with the Russians.
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The landslide occurred on Tuesday evening on the Brarimarg-Railpatgri area triggered due to rains
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The death toll from a landslide on a trek route to the Amarnath cave shrine in Jammu and Kashmir have increased to five, police said on Wednesday. The landslide occurred on Tuesday evening on the Brarimarg-Railpatgri area triggered due to rains.
Two bodies were recovered on Tuesday while the other three early Wednesday.
"The identities of the victims were being ascertained," the police said.
Flash floods had also hit the Baltal base camp on Tuesday, but there was no casualty as water remained confined to the parking lot of the camp without affecting its main area.
Inclement weather has again affected the annual pilgrimage.
The MET department has forecast rains on Wednesday on both the Pahalgam and Baltal treks leading to the cave shrine.
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US-led coalition service member dies in Iraq
BAGHDAD (AP) — A service member in the U.S.-led coalition battling the Islamic State group has died in a "non-combat related incident" in Iraq.
A statement from the U.S. military said the service member was killed on Monday, without providing further details. It did not identify the individual or give a nationality.
Cleric warns against giving valuables to men of God
The senior pastor of Power City International, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Abel Damina, has told Christians that giving money to churches for any purpose does not guarantee wealth from heaven, Exlink Lodge reported. In his words: Christians who give money and other valuables to churches and men of God and in turn expect to become […] Read Full Story
Hungarian opera, updated Egyptian dahabeeyahs and Peruvian piranha? Sign us up! National Geographic recently recruited Sherri Eisenberg, Shermans Cruise’s editorial director, to share 21 of her favorite cruise itineraries. The wonderfully varied results range from a transatlantic voyage aboard Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 to a 16-passenger Nile cruise. Also, piranhas.
Here’s just a taste. Find the rest of the list and all the details at www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/top-10.
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Officials unsealed court documents Monday (April 17) to reveal details surrounding the first searches of Prince’s Paisley Park estate following his untimely death.
Related: Prince’s Ex-Wife Mayte Garcia Says Memoir is not a Tell-All
The unsealed search warrants don’t confirm the source of the drug, fentanyl, that led to the 57-year-old singer’s accidental, self-administered overdose last April, according to The Star Tribune.
Investigators found no prescriptions in Prince’s name, however, Dr. Michael Todd Schulenberg told detectives he had written a prescription for oxycodone, which is also an opioid, under the name of long-time Prince associate and drummer Kirk Johnson.
Between April 21 and Sept. 19, 2016, Carver County authorities conducted investigations into Prince’s death with a total of 11 search warrants.
5:05pm–#Bridgeport CT– Police are looking for a green Nissan sedan with tinted windows driven by a heavy-set Hispanic male with a scruffy beard and wearing a beanie hat and leather jacket. He attempted to abduct a child near James and Grand Street. He fled towards Highland Avenue according to radio reports.
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iStock/Thinkstock(WASHINGTON) — Millions of Americans use medical devices such as pacemakers for regulating the heart’s contractions. But a new cyber threat could have potentially deadly outcomes, and now the Food and Drug Administration is taking actions to deal with the issue.
The FDA has issued recommendations to the medical device companies to change their security apparatus because many of these devices virtually have hard-wired passwords that can be easily hacked.
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The George C. Marshall European Center conducts two Program on Terrorism and Security Studies (PTSS) resident courses each fiscal year. This is the trifold brochure created to market the resident course at various security conferences and at U.S. embassies throughout Europe.
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How mother defied the rain to take her 3 kids to school
This morning’s rains wreaked havoc for many Ghanaians living in Accra.
Captured in this photo is a compelling scene of a mother of three making a precarious journey through the rains to take her children to school.
She gets to a flooded area. It is a culvert built by residents of Nmai Dzorn, Zoomlion.
The woman with a baby wrapped behind her, is seen struggling to cross the culvert on the road, with her two kids; one draped in a big black plastic bag, with the other in a raincoat, all of them, bare-footed.
While providing cover for her little baby with her umbrella, on one hand, she lifts the two up by the arm one after the other across the culvert, into the flooded area and together ‘journey’ on to school.
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According to the Nordic Council of Ministers (NCM), the Nordic nations are on the brink of opening a new Nordic house of innovation in the Manhattan district of New York City this spring.
The Nordic Innovation House aims to help Nordic companies gain a more fortified foothold in the US market while fostering sustainable growth in the Nordic Region.
'Get down or I'll shoot': Police in standoff with suspected driver of Toronto van incident
Did Modi govt's note ban boost tax base? The answer lies in the details
There has been a bump up in tax filings, but its impact on tax collections isn't straightforward
There has been a bump up in tax filings, but its impact on tax collections isn't straightforward
If data on cash deposits made between November 9 and December 30, 2016, the demonetisation period, is anything to go by, the exercise may well succeed in boosting the tax base. A staggering 12.5 per cent of the cash deposited by December 30 – when the deadline for depositing banned notes expired – was by those who had a PAN number but had not filed income tax returns in previous years. Even if a fraction of these do file their returns for 2016-17, it will boost the number of tax returns filed in the current financial year. This analysis carried out by ...
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Livermore and Dublin, in association with the Tri-Valley One-Stop Career Center, are hositing separate job fairs designed to connect job seekers with more than 30 companies looking for workers. Livermore's job fair takes place 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. April 25 and Dublin's will be May 4, same hours.
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In a few weeks, teenagers will stumble bleary eyed and yawning into middle and high schools to beat that early morning bell. But in California, that could change by 2020. That's if the state legislature passes a bill next month which would require all middle and high schools to open at 8:30 a.m. or later.
Here & Now's Robin Young talks with California State Sen. Anthony Portantino (@Portantino), a Democrat representing the San Fernando and San Gabriel Valley areas, who proposed the bill, and with Nancy Chaires Espinoza, a legislative advocate for the California School Boards Association, which opposes it.
“Going from a young wife and mother to a full-time cancer patient was hard. I wasn’t used to going to the doctor two to three times a week. I wasn’t used to feeling so bad that I couldn’t take care of my children.” For just a few hours on Saturday night, all that was almost forgotten. The models, some of whom have had chemotherapy, surgery or radiation, danced their way down the catwalk to Destiny’s Child’s Survivor, sporting floor-length gowns, diamond earrings, and topping off their looks with long lashes and striking makeup.
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Robbery on Division Street: Suspect on the loose
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SAN DIEGO (CNS) – A man wearing a black bandana over his face robbed a San Diego market, authorities said today.
It happened at 7:24 p.m. Sunday at the Division Market at 5402 Division Street, said San Diego police Officer John Buttle.
The man held two store employees at gunpoint and demanded cash, Buttle said. He took an unknown amount of cash and fled the store northbound on foot.
No injuries were reported, the officer said.
The suspect was identified as black or Hispanic, wearing a gray sweatshirt with red sleeves, a red hat and the black bandana covering his face.
The Cost Of Addiction Series Holding Next Session In Marquette
Marquette, MI – (Great Lakes Radio News) – The second installment of the 5-part series on what addiction costs our community, families and those with addiction is coming up this week in Marquette.
Kelly Sager, Certified Prevention Specialist at MARESA, and Andrew Crunkleton, Prinicipal at the Marquette Alternative High School, joined Mike Plourde on the SUNNY Morning Show today to talk about the latest installment of the series.
Sager explained what the series is all about and that the focus of this session will be on family strategies about addiction.
Crunkleton said the event is being held at the Marquette Alternative High School at 1175 Erie Street in Marquette and begins at 6:00 p.m. with a short meet and greet.
He added that there will be a series of activities for attendees to participate in.
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HOUSTON, TX – Daseke, one of the largest providers of open-deck capacity in North America, is preparing to trade on the NASDAQ stock exchange with the support of a merger with Hennessy Capital Acquisition Corp.
Hennessy is described as a “blank check” company, and plans to take a minority position in Daseke. Main Street Capital would exit its equity investment in Daseke after being repaid an existing debt investment.
The transaction is still subject to regulatory and stockholder approvals, but those involved in the merger believe it will be completed in the first quarter of this year.
Daseke has a fleet of more than 3,000 tractors and 6,000 flatbed and specialized trailers, providing truckload services, over-dimensional shipments, and full-service logistics.
Actor Johnny Depp sure knows how to play to the crowd.
Depp, in Vancouver to film his new movie Richard Says Goodbye, said hello to numerous kids at B.C. Children’s Hospital on Monday dressed up as Captain Jack Sparrow, the character he plays in the Pirates of the Caribbean films.
He was reportedly there for a number of hours, going from room to room in his pirate paraphernalia and brightening the day for the pint-sized patients.
“He was never Johnny Depp, he was always Jack Sparrow,” a hospital employee told Global BC.
#JohnnyDepp is the sweetest person in the world 💙 I'm really proud of him 🙏🌟 pic.twitter.com/2acOfYxyet — Johnny Depp Pics (@JDeppPics) August 15, 2017
And this isn’t the only time of late that Depp dropped into a local institution and greeted his fans. He was at Vancouver’s Blackbird Public House on July 25, where his latest project was being filmed, and mingled with several excited Vancouverites.
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Why Do We Have The Same Bathroom Plug Sockets As Europe?
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Why do we share two pronged razor sockets with Europe, but not regular plugs? Erin, Hendon
Name: Gary, Wolthamstow
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Answer:
They’re not actually the same.
There is an isolated transformer in the UK sockets which stops the socket from accessing the mains.
Engineers install it in bathrooms to prevent electric shocks killing you.
Since a two pronged plug socket is more expensive and consumes more electrical current, they are only installed in bathrooms.
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, NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 7 – Ten passengers who were in the bus that burst into flames in Emali, killing nine people, are yet to be accounted for, with fears that they may have perished in the horror crash.
Mukaa police chief Paul Odede says they have so far recovered nine bodies, while 20 passengers are admitted to Sultan Hamud and Kilome hospitals with multiple injuries following the crash that had 40 passengers on the bus.
He says they are trying to establish if the missing 10 were also burnt in the accident or escaped and are yet to be located.
The accident occurred shortly after 1am at Civicon area on the Nairobi-Mombassa Highway, with police now saying the bus may have been trying to overtake when it collided with a truck from Mombasa and went up in flames.
Pablo Ayodeji, the man who trended because the money he spent on a date was returned has threatened to kill any woman who receives his affection and money but fails to acknowledge his love.
The tweet like the #keepthechangebae quickly attracted commentators to his timeline. However, after some time, Pablo deleted the tweet saying it was a mere joke.
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LONDON, Aug 14 (Reuters) - The cost of insuring exposure to Argentina in the credit default swaps market fell on Monday to the lowest level in nearly seven weeks after a legislative primary vote was seen as favoring business-friendly President Mauricio Macri's reform effort.
Data from IHS Markit showed five-year CDS for Argentina down 18 basis points to 313 bps, after closing at 331 bps on Friday. (Reporting by Karin Strohecker; editing by Sujata Rao)
A Las Vegas woman has consumed 37 hot dogs to win her fifth straight title in the women’s side of the annual July 4 contest.
A Las Vegas woman has consumed 37 hot dogs to win her fifth straight title in the women’s side of the annual July 4 contest.
The Las Vegas competitor fell short of the 41 hot dogs she ate last year but still easily beat second-place finisher Michelle Lesco, of Tucson, Arizona. Ms Lesco ate 28 sausages and buns.
Thousands of people braved high temperatures to witness the Nathan’s Famous July Fourth hot dog eating contest on the Coney Island boardwalk, New York.
The trophies and champion belts were on display ahead of the contest (Mary Altaffer/AP)
Ms Sudo was a fan favourite, drawing big cheers from the crowd during her performance, which was slightly delayed after she requested new water to soak her buns.
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One person is dead following a motorcycle crash near Arcadia Lakes Drive Saturday night.
Richland County Coroner Gary Watts identified the victim as 40-year-old Sean White of Columbia. Watts said White's cause of death was due to multiple trauma.
The crash happened just after 9:30 p.m. The South Carolina Department of Public Safety said a motorcycle traveling north on Two Notch Road hit a tow truck that was making a left turn.
The motorcyclist, who was not wearing a helmet, was injured and later died at a hospital.
The two people in the tow truck were not hurt.
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Seamus Callanan is out of the Tipperary team for Sunday's National Hurling League final against Galway.
The Drom-Inch man suffered a broken thumb in last Sunday's semi-final win over Wexford at Nowlan Park.
The All Star will be out of action for a number of weeks but should be fit for the All Ireland champions' Munster championship clash with Cork on May 21.
Manager Michael Ryan has expressed disappointment at Callanan's loss before such a big game on Sunday but stressed that this shows the importance of a strong panel
"This is exactly what the panel is for. Somebody is going to benefit from it. It is unfortunate, but it creates an opportunity - somebody is going to start instead of him", said Ryan.
Callanan would be an automatic starter for the showdown with Galway but the Tipp attack showed against Wexford that it contains plenty of firepower, with further reinforecments available off the bench.
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SPRINGFIELD, MI -- A 25-year-old woman received serious injuries when she likely jumped from a moving vehicle, Calhoun County Sheriff's deputies said.
The incident occurred about 4 p.m. March 18 in the area of 24th Street and Kirkwood Avenue in Springfield, according to a news release.
Upon arrival, deputies found the East Leroy woman unconscious lying on the side of the roadway. Deputies believe the driver and victim were having a verbal altercation inside the moving vehicle.
The victim might have jumped from the vehicle, deputies said. The driver stopped, rendered aid and cooperated during the investigation.
Deputies said the victim was taken to Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo for treatment.
The driver, a 25-year-old East Leroy man, was lodged at the Calhoun County Jail for an operator's license violation.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Calhoun County Sheriff's Detectives at 269-781-0880 or Silent Observer at 269-781-9700.
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Thousands raised in Violet-Grace's memory
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The town’s Super League rugby club, its football team and a juice bar all paid their respects too.
And a campaign to slow down the road where the incident took place has also been launched by family members.
After a fierce three-month campaign, Jakartans voted Wednesday in a direct gubernatorial election with incumbent Gov. Basuki Tjahaja Purnama locked in a tight, heated race with two other candidates, while a trial against him over a religious blasphemy case that has incited several massive protests by conservative Muslims is ongoing.
The streets of Jakarta have been deserted since polling stations were opened at 7 a.m. Besides Jakarta, 100 other provinces and regencies simultaneously held regional elections.
The Jakarta election, however, has been the most talked about on social networking sites since the 2014 presidential election, according to social media watchers.
Authorities say a man has been detained in western Germany on suspicion of financing terrorism.
Police and prosecutors in Saarland state, on the French border, wouldn’t give details before a news conference planned later Monday.
They said that the 38-year-old man from Saarbruecken was detained on Saturday, news agency dpa reported.
Students were on board a school bus when it caught fire Monday morning in Gallatin.
All of the students and the driver were able to safely escape when the bus went up in flames along Highway 109 North.
It's not clear what sparked the flames.
A different school bus came to pick up the students and take them to school.
Dispatch could not confirm which school the students attend.
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Tony Romo laughs while addressing the media with Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle following the Mavericks morning shootaround before a game against the Denver Nuggets at the American Airlines Center on Tuesday, April 11, 2017, in Dallas. The former Cowboys quarterback will be honored Tuesday night as a Maverick for a day, taking part in the NBA team's pregame warm ups and wearing a No.
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Palestinians gather around a bulldozer in Khan al-Ahmar, Wednesday, July 4, 2018. Israeli police scuffled with activists at a West Bank Bedouin community ahead of its demolition. Majdi Mohammed AP Photo
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Summer is right around the corner and that means many people trying to get back into that working routine. But odds are it does not involve getting up early. Experts say the best way to ‘rise and grind’ is eating right the night before.
the foods you eat will impact how you feel when you hit the gym the next day.
According to CNN, make it a point to eat – lean protein, veggies, healthy fats. that way – when you wake up you feel replenished and not groggy. a couple other tricks that can help you hit the gym in the morning. go to sleep earlier. pick a workout you’re excited for.
find a workout buddy. and prepare and plan for the next day the night before.
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US President Donald Trump allegedly instructed White House staff to provide him with a report on the ongoing criminal investigations involving Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu following the publication of comments the prime minister is purported to have said about Trump's personality, the Hebrew daily Yedioth Ahronoth reported Wednesday. [...]
According to Yedioth, which has long been harshly critical of Netanyahu and did not cite its source for the report, Trump's advisers felt Netanyahu's comments on the president's personality to have crossed a red line, as they reportedly consider any reference to the president's personality or questioning of his suitability for the office as a personal affront.
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If you’re a Saskatchewan resident, you should check your health care card – it may expire at the end of the month.
Most eHealth Saskatchewan cards are set to expire on Dec. 31, 2017.
Health card renewal packages have been sent to all residents with provincial health coverage. The packages include updated stickers that renew health card for three more years, until Dec. 31, 2020.
Residents who have not received their updated sticker should call eHealth at 1-800-667-7551, email change@eHealthSask.ca or visit eHealth’s office at 2130 11th Avenue in Regina to get their updated sticker.
Anyone with an expired health card could be billed for medical services.
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Tyler, the Creator’s Camp Flog Gnaw is returning again this fall with performances from the pillars of Odd Future (Earl Sweatshirt, Syd, Steve Lacy, Hodgy, Domo Genesis), mensch Vince Staples, and a fairly stacked lineup including Lana Del Rey, Migos, 2 Chainz, Solange, A$AP Rocky, Kehlani, Kelela, Mac Miller, Roy Ayers (who appeared on Tyler’s Cherry Bomb), and Lil Yachty.
READ: Solange Blessed Us With A Live Rendition Of ‘The Proud Family’ Theme Song
Kid Cudi, who’s rarely performed live since going to rehab for depression last October, will scheduled to do a set as well.
This year’s festival goes down October 28 and 29 at Los Angeles’ Exposition Park.
Tickets go on sale this Thursday at noon PST. Check the festival’s poster below.
CAMP FLOG GNAW 2017: TICKETS ON SALE THIS THURSDAY AT NOON. 12pst A post shared by Tyler (@feliciathegoat) on Aug 14, 2017 at 12:06pm PDT
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Union top Fire 3-1 behind Dockal's goal, 2 assists
CHESTER, Pa. (AP) — Borek Dockal had a penalty-kick goal in the 87th minute and two assists, helping the Philadelphia Union beat the Chicago Fire 3-1 on Wednesday night.
Philadelphia (5-5-3) is unbeaten in its last four matches — with three victories. Chicago (4-7-2) has allowed multiple goals in 11 of its last 15 road games.
Ilsinho put Philadelphia in front in the 44th minute. He chested Dockal's chipped pass at the corner of the 18-yard box, split two defenders and scored from a difficult angle. Cory Burke made it 2-0 in the 51st with an open header of Dockal's cross.
Alan Gordon scored in his second straight game to pull Chicago within one in the 56th. Brandt Bronico ran past the defense for a through ball, dribbled alone along the right side and crossed it to Gordon for an easy tap-in.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – The Tennessee Supreme Court has announced that free legal clinics will be held around the state to help citizens who find themselves in need of a lawyer's advice on matters outside criminal law. It's all part of the court's initiative known as Access to Justice, a program aimed at helping a growing number of people find assistance when they can't afford an attorney.
Tennesseans can log on to www.help4tn.org to learn more about the clinics. The program will kick off in mid-March with press conferences in Knoxville, Nashville, Memphis, Jackson and Chattanooga and run into April.
Court officials say more than 1.2 million in the state are indigent and struggle to get legal assistance. The top legal issues facing Tennesseans include health care, family law, landlord-tenant disputes and debt.
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Britain's biggest vehicle maker Jaguar Land Rover said on Wednesday a so-called hard Brexit would cost it 1.2 billion pounds (US$1.59 billion) a year, curtailing its future in the United Kingdom.
EDINBURGH: Britain's biggest vehicle maker Jaguar Land Rover said on Wednesday a so-called hard Brexit would cost it 1.2 billion pounds (US$1.59 billion) a year, curtailing its future in the United Kingdom.
"A bad Brexit deal would cost Jaguar Land Rover more than 1.2 billion pounds in profit each year. As a result, we would have to drastically adjust our spending profile; we have spent around 50 billion pounds in the UK in the past five years - with plans for a further 80 billion pounds more in the next five," JLR's Chief Executive Ralf Speth said, confirming the details of an interview given to the Financial Times.
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"This would be in jeopardy should we be faced with the wrong outcome."
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Actress Storm Reid attended Star Wars: The Last Jedi premiere clad in an all white Rosetta Getty suit.
The 14-year-old wore a $1,425.00 Rosetta Getty cropped back vest and paired it with $890.00 cropped high rise trousers. She wore a Woolford bodysuit (you can get a similar one here for $97.50) and $295.00 Via Spiga sandals (available at Bloomingdales.com).
Storm wore her hair in box braids and added a playful braid to the left side. Her white manicure and pedicure keeps the whole look fresh! A white and black look always comes across as chic and is perfect for the red carpet.
We’re totally here for the fact she looks stylish, yet age appropriate. Hats off to stylist Jason Bolden.
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A 67-year-old man is facing charges after he allegedly exposed his genitals to a 12-year-old girl in Windsor on Monday.
Nova Scotia RCMP say just before 4 p.m., the girl witnessed the man exposing himself as he stood on an adjacent property.
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Garnett Frederick Smith was arrested a short time later and was held in custody overnight.
He is facing charges of committing an indecent act and breach of probation.
READ MORE: Suspected impaired driver on wrong side of the road arrested at Cabot Trail Relay Race
Police say Smith appeared in Windsor provincial court on Tuesday and was released on strict conditions.
He is scheduled to appear in court again on June 12.
University of Kansas Chancellor Douglas Girod announced Monday that Director of Athletics Sheahon Zenger has been relieved of his duties, effective immediately.
SARASOTA – In this edition of Suncoast Retail, SNN’s Grant Boxleitner and Herald-Tribune Retail Reporter Maggie Menderski discuss the recent announcements of store closures that affect the Suncoast.
Four Winn-Dixie stores — one in Bradenton and three in Sarasota County — will soon be closing, along with the last Suncoast Toys R Us left, the location in Bradenton next to DeSoto Square Mall.
Menderski talks about where Suncoast customers will potentially go for their toy and grocery shopping needs with this new void in local stores to choose.
March 19 (Reuters) - KBR Inc:
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* KBR INC - ‍ TASK ORDER AWARD PERIOD IS 54 MONTHS​
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Baku. 11 January. REPORT.AZ/ Azerbaijan Steel Production Complex CJSC declared liquidation.
Report was informed in the Ministry of Taxes.
According to information, creditors can make claims to the office of the company at Demirchi Tower, Khojali avenue 37, Khatai district, Baku city.
Notably, Azerbaijan Steel Production Complex CJSC was founded in 2014. Its authorized capital is 2 mln AZN.
Monkeys cannot own a copyright, judges rule in infamous monkey selfie lawsuit
A Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that monkeys cannot own a copyright in an infamous case over who owned the rights to a selfie snapped by a monkey. The court has ordered PETA to pay the photographer’s legal fees.
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An Ilkeston man has been charged in connection with an incident that led to the Tesco supermarket in Ilkeston being evacuated.
Police were called to the superstore in Rutland Street to reports that a man had walked in and was allegedly holding a knife and threatening staff and customers.
The store was evacuated safely and no one was injured during the incident, which happened at about 6pm on Friday, December 30.
Police arrived and arrested a man inside the store.
Glynn Edwards, of Stanhope Street, Ilkeston, has now been charged with having a bladed article in a public place, causing a public nuisance, and shoplifting.
The 48-year-old was remanded in custody and is due to appear at court at a later date.
Dec.11 (GMM) Zak Brown has admitted it was "difficult" for McLaren to convince sponsors to join the British team amid its Honda crisis.
After three years with insufficient power and reliability, McLaren has dumped Honda and will use customer Renault power for 2018.
Brown, McLaren’s commercial executive, admitted finding sponsors during the Honda period was "very difficult".
"Fortunately, I have experience in this area but I knew that during the season, you wouldn’t find any new partners when you have the problems we had," he told Auto Motor und Sport.
"We could not sell to potential sponsors the story that things will get better next year. That was one of the reasons why we needed a new engine supplier," Brawn admitted.
"We had to prove we are willing to change things and keep our drivers. People still believe in McLaren, they believe in Renault, and they believe in Alonso and Vandoorne.
"So I can say now that our discussions with new sponsors have gone very well," he added.
Alliance For Change (AFC) Councillor for the city of Georgetown, Sherod Duncan has been appointed as the new General Manager (GM) for the State-owned newspaper, Guyana Chronicle.
This publication was informed that the appointment was announced to employees on Tuesday during a staff meeting.
Duncan was as a member of the Board of Directors for the Guyana Chronicle when controversy erupted earlier this year after a decision was taken to fire two popular columnists – Dr David Hinds and Lincon Lewis – who were deemed to be critical in their writings about the Government.
This led to the resignation of several Board members who disagreed with the decision to fire the duo.
The Board, which now only has three members, is chaired by Geeta Chandan-Edmund.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Portland police say they’re looking for whoever fired a gun into the air from a car outside a Nike store, causing a crowd to scatter that had been waiting for the store to open to buy the new Air Jordan sneaker.
Police say one person pursued the red Toyota Camry on foot at about 8:30 a.m. Saturday and fired multiple rounds from a handgun at it.
Police say no injuries have been reported and no shooting victims have arrived at area hospitals.
Police say they found evidence of gunfire, including multiple bullet strikes to a building.
Authorities, including the Gang Enforcement Team, are investigating.
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Rinella Produce, a century-old Portland wholesaler that supplies hundreds of area restaurants, is opening its business to retail traffic.
Dave Rinella, the 3rd-generation owner, told KOIN 6 News the idea began after a few people came in and started buying in bulk for the families.
The store, in Southeast Portland’s eastside industrial area at SE 3rd and Washington, now accepts individual phone and email orders for mixed boxes of any produce a customer wants.
“They usually come in and buy the merchandise by the case and they get wholesale prices,” Rinella said. “We decided because of so much volume of people coming in, a lot of people can’t use a case of red peppers or green peppers, so we started splitting it down for them.”
They need a couple hours to get an order ready, he said.
LONDON – Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are striking a different note with the music for their upcoming wedding, mixing gospel with choral works as the soundtrack for what they pledge will be a joyful occasion.
Kensington Palace said Tuesday that Harry and his American fiancee “have taken a great deal of interest and care” in selecting the wedding music. The palace says there will be performances by the St George’s Chapel choir and Karen Gibson and The Kingdom Choir, a gospel group from southeast England.
The performers include 19-year-old cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason, who says he was “bowled over” when Markle called to ask him to play during the ceremony.
The couple has revealed details of their May 19 upcoming wedding over several weeks, with more to come.
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Now in its 31st year, the Washington, DC International Film Festival presents more than 60 features, documentaries and shorts from around the world in categories including comedy (“The Lighter Side”), crime and thrillers (“Trust No One”), music (“Rhythms On & Off the Screen”) and thought-provoking documentaries on themes of “Division & Debate” and “Justice Matters.”
The festival opens with Lucas Belvaux’s This Is Our Land, a timely tale about the appeal of populism to inhabitants of a mining town in Northern France, where a candidate for mayor of a far-right political party learns she’s merely a puppet for those spouting nationalism and isolationism.
Opening Night is Thursday, April 20, at 7 p.m. AMC Mazza Gallerie, 5300 Wisconsin Ave. NW. FilmFest DC runs to April 30 at various venues. Call 202-274-5782 or visit filmfestdc.org for the full schedule and more information.
the idea of the city as bustling and alive and empty and slow stemmed from a 5th grade school teacher, mr. d. mr. d was wiry and tall, with edges like a bendy metal ruler. he spoke dreamily about urban paradoxes and told us—wee 10 yr olds—not to fuck with ouji boards.
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PHENIX CITY, Ala.– Russell County historical commission presents a night golf fundraiser.
The event will be held Friday, August 18 at the Lakewood Golf Course in Phenix City.
The entry fee is $300 per team or $100 per person which includes two Mulligans. You can see Susan Graham, with the historical commission, for information at 706-888-4801.
Prizes will be awarded closest to the hole and for the longest drive.
Two balls per person to be used after dark will be provided by Russell County Historical Commission.
And the event will have a shotgun start which will begin at 6 p.m.
The UK's finance watchdog is set to meet with regulators from the US, Europe and Asia later this week to draw up plans to create a global fintech sandbox.
The Financial Conduct Authority launched its own sandbox in 2016, which provides a safe space for innovators in financial technology to test their ideas. But speaking at the Innovate Finance conference in London on Monday Christopher Woolard, executive director of strategy and competition at the FCA, said there had been demand to operate the scheme globally.
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People have called it the dumbest thing ever heard on radio… Which is why we do it every morning at 6:05 am. It’s Shockcollar Question of the Day! Answer the trivia question correctly, and you don’t get shocked. But if you get it wrong, you WILL suffer the consequences.
Popular Nigerian big boy, Ibrahim Dende Egungbohun, a.k.a IBD Dende is reportedly in customs custody over alleged smuggling.
The Ogun-born socialite, who usually gets shout-outs from popular artists like lOlamide CDQ, Lil Kesh, and more, is currently in the custody of the Nigeria Customs Service in Abuja, where he is being quizzed over his alleged involvement in smuggling in the South-West, Crime Puzzle reports.
IBD Dende was initially invited to the Federal Operations Unit (FOU) of the Service in Ikeja, Lagos, last week Wednesday after which he was moved to the headquarters in Abuja.
Confirming the development, on Monday, the Customs Public Relations Officer (PRO), Joseph Attah, was quoted as saying: “He is our suspect and currently in our custody over his smuggling activities.”
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COLUMBUS (WCMH) – Police say a tip led to the rescue of three women from human trafficking and arrest of a suspect.
Antwan D. Williams, 28, was indicted Friday on charges of trafficking in persons (commercial sex acts), pandering sexually-oriented matter involving a minor, compelling prostitution and promoting prostitution.
According to Columbus police, the Central Ohio Human Trafficking Task Force received a tip in October of 2017 about possible sex trafficking. That tip led to the rescue of three female victims — a juvenile from the Youngstown area, an adult from Columbus and an adult from Georgia.
Williams is accused of advertising the victims online for commercial sex and child pornography.
No court date has been scheduled.
At the time of his arrest, Williams was out on bond after a November 2017 indictment for burglary.
Selkirk RCMP are hoping the public will help find a missing teen.
They said Sherrie Silken Garson, 17, left her home at around 2:30 p.m. Saturday to walk the dog and did not return.
Garson has gone missing before. In February, she failed to return home after an appointment in Winnipeg.
READ MORE: Selkirk teen missing after Winnipeg appointment
Garson is described as 5’8” with brown eyes and dark brown shoulder length hair.
She was last seen wearing a black and white-coloured hoodie, with matching track pants and black shoes.
RCMP are asking anyone with information to call the Selkirk RCMP at 204-482-1222.
Leverstock Green beat Ivinghoe & Pitstone in the semi-final of the historic Heath Park Cup on Friday night.
Levy earned a convincing victory by 121 runs after they made 212-4.
Sol Tomlinson (75) and Charlie Mahanama (50) top scored for Levy while Ivinghoe were all out for 89. Lewis Koch was the pick of the Green bowlers after taking 4-28.
The competition, sponsored by ADEX Interiors, dates back to 1960, long before the current vogue of short-format cricket.
Leverstock’s opponents in the final are still to be decided. They will play the winner of Berkhamsted and Langleybury.
The final will be played at Hemel’s Heath Park ground on Friday, July 13.
Inter Allies have confirmed striker Isaac Osae has returned to training after suffering an injury in their league opener against Hearts of Oak on Monday.
His return is a huge boost for the technical team ahead of Sunday's trip to Dansoman to play Liberty Professionals.
Osae was stretched off in the 59th minute and replaced by Frederick Boateng after a double footed challenge by Inusah Musah.
After a day’s treatment the striker has returned to training after being passed fit by the Medical Team.
“It is not as serious as we felt, so there is no cause for alarm. He is fine and has resumed light training already,” head coach Prince Owusu is quoted by the club's official website.
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Last week, the Santa Fe Public Schools Superintendent Veronica Garcia announced EJ Martinez and Nava elementary schools could shut down because of state budget concerns. When school let out this afternoon, they marched directly to the superintendent demanding their school stay open.
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EDMOND, Okla. — An Oklahoma mother and father couldn’t figure out what was happening to their child’s pacifiers until the baby’s grandmother saw the family dog swipe one off a counter.
One nauseous pooch and a trip to their veterinarian’s office confirmed the couple’s hunch: Dovey had 21 pacifiers lodged in her stomach.
The couple told the veterinarian Dovey had slowed her eating and was vomiting for a few days, but other than that, they thought she seemed fine.
KFOR-TV reports that at first, the veterinarian thought there were only seven to nine pacifiers in Dovey’s stomach, but the surgery proved otherwise.
Dovey is on the mend and has already gone home.
The veterinarian cautioned pet owners in a recent Facebook post that “dogs will eat anything, anytime and at any age.”
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LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The Eagles are heading out on tour with a son of founding member Glenn Frey stepping in for his late father.
The band announced Monday that it will visit Greensboro, North Carolina; Atlanta; Louisville, Kentucky; and Detroit in October. The shows will follow a Sept. 30 date with The Doobie Brothers in Seattle.
The Eagles played concerts in Los Angeles and New York last month for their first shows since Frey died at the age of 67 in January 2016.
His son Deacon filled in on guitar and vocals at the concerts and will join the band on tour in the fall.
South Africa's record try-scorer Bryan Habana announced yesterday he was hanging up his rugby boots after a glittering career at the end of his French Top 14 club Toulon's season.
In a post on Instagram the veteran winger, who turns 35 in June, said: "The inevitable moment has come knocking on my door and I've welcomed it in for a drink."
Henson, who films the Fox drama "Empire" in Chicago, rented a Ford City theater last month for a free "Hidden Figures" screening. One of the screenings is at the AMC Star Southfield 20 in Southfield, Mich.
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2 shot while driving in Gage Park
Two people were shot early Monday in the Gage Park neighborhood on the Southwest Side.
The 21-year-old woman and 26-year-old man were driving abut 1:40 a.m. in the 2500 block of West 55th Street when a white Nissan Murano pulled up alongside and a male in the back seat, one of three males in the vehicle, fired shots in their direction, according to Chicago Police.
The woman suffered a graze wound to the right shoulder and the man was shot in the right hand, police said. They both declined medical treatment, saying they would find their own medical attention.
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Baku. 7 June. REPORT.AZ/ Price of the Azerbaijani Azeri LT CIF crude, put for sale on world markets went up by 0,1 USD or 0,20%.
Report informs, price of oil brand Azeri LT CIF now makes 49,73 USD per barrel.
Notably, minimum price of Azeri LT CIF was recorded in December 2001 (19.15 USD) and the maximum value of the brand was registered in July 2008 (149.66 USD).
Kentucky State University faculty and alumni are expressing concern with the list of finalists for university president, and that interim university President Aaron Thompson is not among them. Media outlets report that Thursday, the KSU Board of Regents voted to approve three finalists for the job: M. Christopher Brown of Southern University in Louisiana, Said Sewell of Lincoln University in Missouri and Oklahoma Supreme Court Justice Thomas Colbert. Left off the list was Thompson, who Rep. Derrick Graham says applied for the job with significant support after financial problems almost closed the school down. Thompson has been interim president since May. In an emergency meeting Monday, the KSU faculty senate’s executive committee voted to ask the board of regents to add Thompson as a candidate for an on-campus interview.
The Fed: Economists say Fed balance sheet reduction could come as early as July
Economists pushed forward the date when they expect the Fed to start to wind down its balance sheet from September to December.
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It was 10 years ago that Hamas forced Palestinian Authority leaders out of the Gaza Strip and took control. Now the two sides are talking about letting the Palestinian Authority take control again — finally bringing the Gaza Strip and West Bank under one leadership.
NPR’s Daniel Estrin (@DanielEstrin) was in Gaza when the Palestinian Authority leadership drove in from the West Bank, and reports the prospect has brought unusual hope to Palestinians.
An alleged gun runner was arrested while his cohort managed to escape arrest in a buy-bust operation at Sitio Canamucan 2 in Barangay Camunacan, Compostela town, northern Cebu at past 9 p.m. Wednesday, May 30.
Chief Insp. Junafe Vergara, town’s police station chief, identified the suspects as Isagani Lawas, 26, a resident of Sitio Ylaya and Reynaldo Victoria who escaped.
The arrest came after residents in the area complaint to local authorities about the suspects illgal drug trade. Lawas was also involved in series of robbery incidents.
Confiscated from Lawas were ten small-sized sachets of suspected shabu, two hand-rolled sticks of marijuana, and drug paraphernalia.
Authorities also seized one 22. caliber pistol, one .22 caliber magnum revolver, one .38 caliber revolver, and ammunition.
Yesterday the ministry of youth and sports of the Jubbaland State sent a complaint letter against Banadir region to the Somali Football Federation. Jubbaland complained that there was a foreigner who played for Banadir in a tournament between the two.
Today, the Somali Football Federation issued a reply on the case saying that player no.9, Abdimajid Osman who played for Banadir region is a Somali and not a foreigner and that he can play for any team of his choice.
The federation issued the following two points:
That the player named Abdimajid Osman is a member of Banadir football team and is not a foreigner. He can, therefore, participate in any football tournament in Somalia.
That all competitors are informed that any Somali can take part in such competitions regardless of the passport one holds.
The federation said it hopes that the concerned will be aware of that communication.
Jubbaland was finally convinced and accepted the federation's verdict.
Baku. 26 January. REPORT.AZ/ Comprehensive measures are rapidly being implemented to ensure safety of employees at the offshore platforms, piers and trestles of the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan Republic (SOCAR).
Report informs citing Facebook page of SOCAR.
According to information, in recent years, over 6 000 meters offshore pier, 43 000 square meters area have been overhauled: "Currently, the works are being continued in a new phase and more rapidly. Piers are leaving oil collecting station at oil and gas production department (OGPD) named after N.Narimanov in order to avoid collapse of the station as a result of storm".
Registration for the City of Falls Church’s Recreation and Parks Department’s classes open on Tuesday, Jan. 3 for City residents and opens on Tuesday, Jan. 10 for non-City residents, according to a press release from the City of Falls Church.
New programs include a physical education program for preschoolers, a Victorian tea party and calligraphy. Classic classes, like those focused on art, dance, fitness and technology, will also be offered. Phone registration for these classes begins on Wednesday, Jan. 4 for City residents and begins on Wednesday, Jan. 11 for non-City residents.
Registering for classes and programs early helps prevent them from being cancelled. The Recreation and Parks Department’s Winter/Spring brochure can be found at the Falls Church Community Center or at fallschurchva.gov/Recreation. For more information, email recreation@fallschurchva.gov or call 703-248-5027.
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March 31 Imperial Pacific International Holdings Ltd:
* Noted recent fluctuations in price and increases in trading volume of shares of company
* Board has also noted a Bloomberg article and certain media articles on 31 March 2017
* Save as disclosed, co confirms that it is not aware of any reasons for such fluctuations in shares
* Board shall take formal legal actions against bloomberg for its repeated unfounded report over past year based on third party sources
* Clarifies and declares neither group nor any of staff has received any investigation notice from any of U.S. FBI or government departments Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Whether he’s getting destroyed by Braun Strowman or maybe teaming up with Braun Strowman, it doesn’t matter. Elias has been on absolute fire lately and there’s a growing number of Elias supporters in the WWE (which of course means Walk With Elias) Universe.
His in-ring performances, whether on the guitar or on the ropes, are a highlight of every Raw. It makes sense that his musical career would take the next step, and it’s only right that Elias gets an opportunity for a WrestleMania moment. Elias spoke with Guitar World about all of that and more.
When asked if there are any plans for WWE to release an album of Elias material, he gave us the answer we were all hoping for, so hold onto your iTunes gift cards now.
Pentagon pushes for new, low-yield nuclear weapons
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Actor Sushant Singh Rajput is working on his directorial skills for a space film in which he will also act.
The film will be funded by Innsaei Ventures Pvt. Ltd – an amalgamation of Sushant’s passion for emerging technologies and science and serial entrepreneur Varun Mathur’s business acumen, said a statement.
“Sushant’s passion for the moon and space is second to none in this sphere. He has unparalleled interest to learn more about the universe, and to delve into anything that might help him understand this phenomenon further.
“…. Innsaei Ventures is quite keen on making a space film and Sushant will be working on this very soon.,” said Varun Mathur, Co-founder of Innsaei.
Sushant has always been both enthralled and intrigued by space right since he was a little boy and was first exposed to this phenomena. Sushant visited NASA last year to train, the experience was so overwhelming that he decided to sponsor two of the smartest kids from Mumbai to visit the US Space and Rocket Research Center.
"Fueled by an image, thinking about words placed in a 3 line, 5-7-5 syllabled format to distinguish "RodStuDa's Photo Of The Week" from the palpable plethora of photos permeating the internet, I thought that that would be a good Idea." ~ Rodger Stuart Davis
Born and raised in the Boston area, Rodger Stuart Davis, hated the cold. He went to the University of Miami in the 60's and majored in TV production and art. He made it down to Key West and thought, 'A wonderful place, I'll live my life and when done I'll move down here." After 25 years of traveling around the country shooting and editing video for television, Rodger had his mid-life crisis and moved to Key West, as a street musician playing solo delta blues on the corner of Duval and Fleming. 25 years later he's retired, selling scooters part-time, photographing, writing, and publishing his books on Amazon.
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The Indians' Rajai Davis looks up after getting tagged out by Cubs catcher Willson Contreras at home plate in the third inning.
Two sisters, pictured, have been charged with burning and disfiguring a 5-year-old girl as part of a Voodoo ritual to cleanse her of evil spirits. FOX 25
Lawmakers ask store to stop selling assault-style rifles
KITTERY, Maine (AP) — Three Maine lawmakers are asking a Kittery store to stop selling assault-style rifles.
The Democratic lawmakers wrote a letter to Kittery Trading Post, asking the store to restrict gun sales and to discontinue sales of what the lawmakers said are assault-style rifles. The letter was written by Deane Rykerson, Lydia Blume, and Patty Hymanson — who represent York and Kittery — alongside others from Maine and New Hampshire.
The legislators cite the recent school shooting in Parkland, Florida, as one reason for the request, and say boycotts and protests are planned if the store does not respond to their letter.
A message seeking comment Tuesday was left at Kittery Trading Post.
Counter-terrorism police arrest man at Sydney Airport allegedly attempting to leave for Syria
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A 22-year-old man has been arrested at Sydney Airport as he allegedly attempted to leave Australia for Syria, NSW Police said.
The man from Panania, in Sydney's south-west, was arrested about 10:00am at the International Airport.
He has been taken to Botany Police Station where he will be interviewed.
NSW Deputy Commissioner Dave Hudson said there was no threat to the community as part of today's arrest.
"In light of recent events, both at home and overseas, it is now more important than ever for the community and police to continue to work together," he said.
The arrest was part of an ongoing investigation, police said.
The NSW Joint Counter Terrorism Team will provide further details about the arrest and charges later today.
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March 20 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories on the New York Times business pages. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
- Alex Stamos, Facebook's chief information security officer, plans to leave Facebook by August reflecting heightened leadership tension at the top of the social network. nyti.ms/2prEdnw
- The Weinstein Company filed for bankruptcy protection late Monday in the United States Bankruptcy Court in Delaware. nyti.ms/2pp6gFc
- On Monday, Claire's filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Delaware, hoping to shed $1.9 billion in debt and close some underperforming stores. nyti.ms/2HKMV8c
- On Wednesday, the European Commission is expected to take aim at Silicon Valley's tech giants with a proposal to seriously revamp how technology companies are taxed in the 28-nation European Union. nyti.ms/2G7cEdD
The Bourbon Academy at Woodford Reserve
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STOCKHOLM, April 6 Tighter mortgage rules introduced last year in Sweden have had a cooling effect on the housing market, the country's financial watchdog said on Thursday.
"Households with new mortgages are borrowing less and are buying cheaper properties, but the risks from heavily indebted households remains," the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority said in a statement accompanying its annual survey of the mortgage market.
The watchdog has long warned of unsustainable growth in property prices and mortgage lending. Last year, it made it mandatory for most new borrowers to pay down the principal on mortgage loans. (Reporting by Stockholm Newsroom; Editing by Simon Johnson)
The Elegant Senegal of the First Half of the 20th Century is an exhibition of images taken by renowned Senegalese photographer Mama Casset in the 1950s and an unknown photographer, on at the Círculo de Bellas Artes, Madrid, until 26 August
× Man critically stabbed in Highland Heights
MEMPHIS, Tenn. —Memphis police are on the scene of a stabbing in Highland Heights.
Police report one male was stabbed Monday in the 3200 block of Given.
He was taken to a hospital in critical condition. The suspect is not in custody.
Gladwin girls' soccer earns first victory of season
GLADWIN — Lauren Seebeck scored three goals to lead the Gladwin girls’ soccer team to their first victory of the season on Tuesday.
The Flying G’s improved to 1-3-1 with an 8-0 victory over Burt Lake Northern Michigan Christian. Gladwin led 5-0 at halftime.
Emily Carnahan and Lauren Taylor added a goal apiece in the win. Sabrina Boylen, Carly Washburn and Morgan Vasher added goals, while Mackenzie Lepley had an assist.
Erin Shearer made one save to earn the shutout in goal for the Flying G’s, who host Clare on Thursday.
“We were happy to get the win,” Gladwin coach Jerome Smalley said. “We hadn’t been scoring a lot of goals, so hopefully we can build on this.”
April 24 (Reuters) - Caterpillar Inc:
* CAT FINANCIAL - FIRST-QUARTER 2018 REVENUES OF $690 MILLION, AN INCREASE OF $28 MILLION, OR 4 PERCENT, COMPARED WITH Q1 OF 2017
* CAT FINANCIAL - FIRST-QUARTER 2018 PROFIT WAS $91 MILLION, A $24 MILLION, OR 21 PERCENT, DECREASE FROM Q1 OF 2017
* CAT FINANCIAL - DURING Q1 OF 2018, RETAIL NEW BUSINESS VOLUME WAS $2.54 BILLION, AN INCREASE OF $202 MILLION, OR 9 PERCENT
* CAT FINANCIAL - SAW “SOME REMAINING WEAKNESS IN OUR CATERPILLAR POWER FINANCE AND LATIN AMERICAN PORTFOLIOS” Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Last night I came off a series of deadlines and sat in my chair, catching up on a backlog of emails. I also watched David Stratton’s series on David Stratton with some Australian Movies worked into it currently on iView (episode 2) which was enjoyable. Anyway, somehow I happened on this doco which seemed schlocky enough to catch up on emails with. And some of you reading this will remember that game. Borg-McEnroe tiebreak in the 4th which ended 18-16 (After 7-7 in a tiebreak every second point is a set or a match point!). It was quite something at the time. Less so on the doco.
But it’s much better than that. Quite a touching doco.
The Bat-Signal will shine over Los Angeles in tribute to the late Adam West, the actor best-known for playing Batman in the campy 1960 television series.
Mayor Eric Garcetti says the Bat-Signal will be lit at L.A.'s City Hall at 9 p.m. Thursday.
In Batman comics, movies and TV shows, the Bat-Signal is a spotlight with the shadow of Batman's winged emblem that is shown on the night sky to call for Batman's help.
West died Friday at age 88.
Garcetti announced the event on Twitter and added the hashtag, #BrightKnight.
Batman is often referred to as the Dark Knight, but West's children said in a statement that he aspired to positivity and always saw himself as "The Bright Knight."
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Critical Outcome Technologies Inc
* Critical Outcome Technologies completes phase 1 dose escalation portion of COTI-2 trial in gynecological malignancies
* Has initiated an expansion arm of its phase 1 study in patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma​
* Company expects top-line data from head and neck squamous cell carcinoma expansion arm in 2018 ​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Light The Night Walk funds treatments that are saving the lives of patients today. LLS is making cures happen by providing patient support services, advocating for lifesaving treatments and pioneering the most promising cancer research anywhere. And it's all happening now. Not someday, but today. Each year friends, families and coworkers form teams to raise money in support of our mission. This year's Light the Night will be at Washington Park on September 28th. Go to LighttheNight.org/rocky-mountain to register and donate. Watch the segment to meet the Light the Night Honored Hero.
[India], Jul 4 (ANI): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved the creation of one post each of vice-chairperson and member in the National Commission for Safai Karmacharis (NCSK).
The decision is intended to optimise the functioning of the NCSK and to fulfill the desired objectives of welfare and development of the target group.
The NCSK is working for the welfare of both safai karamcharis and manual scavengers.
It is mandated to work towards the elimination of inequalities in status facilities and opportunities for safai karamcharis and has an important role to ensure rehabilitation of all the identified manual scavengers on a time-bound basis.
Under Section 31 of the Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act 2013, the NCSK is to monitor the implementation of the Act, to enquire into complaints regarding contravention of provisions of the Act and to advice central and state governments for effective implementation of the act. (ANI)
Authorities in Dubuque, Iowa, say a man whose body was found near his bicycle in a ditch apparently died of natural causes. The Telegraph Herald in Dubuque reports that the 64-year-old man's body was found about 9 a.m. Sunday near Stonybrook Hill Children's Zoo.
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Perfect troll
Boss Elon Musk took to Twitter early this week to share the news that his group had hit Tesla Model 3 production milestone — 5000 units per week— just before deadline. The company had been trying to exceed the 5,000-per-week production target for months.
7000 cars, 7 days
♥️ Tesla Team ♥️ — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 1, 2018
But before the CEO could enjoy the glory for long, Ford’s president of the Europe, Middle East and Africa region demolished his feat with one snappy tweet.
Here’s what Steve Armstrong tweeted:
Chennai : The state police has registered a case against AIADMK general secretary V K Sasikala and the party new legislative leader Edappadi Palaniswami for allegedly detaining MLAs at a resort at Kancheepuram district.
The police action followed a complaint filed by Saravanan, MLA of Madurai south, who claimed that he escaped from the resort and was now with the party faction led by caretaker chief minister Panneerselvam.
The police has booked cases on charges of kidnapping and criminal intimidation. A team led by Kancheepuram DSP went to the resort and conducted inquiry.
Tension prevailed for a while as the police entered the resort where the MLAs have been lodged. Several lawmakers in the Sasikala camp, especially Inbadurai, the legislator from Radhapuram, alleged that police raid was initiated by Panneerselvam.
He also alleged that police were insisting that the legislators leave the place immediately. But police sources said that they had asked all, except the legislators lodged there to go out.
When Larry D. Hall left the General Assembly last month to head Gov. Roy Cooper's Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs, it created the second mid-term vacancy in Durham's State House delegation in the past few months, and left some large legislative shoes to fill. Hall, an influential House member, had recently served as minority leader, often a vocal foil to the Republican leadership.
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Mike Pence sends a new message to North Korea not to "test President Trump's resolve" and "all options are on the table," but NSC advisor H.R. McMaster seems to have a different idea about defusing tensions with Pyongyang.
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The Last Word with Lawrence O' Donnell
Lawrence O’Donnell brings his extraordinary background in politics and entertainment to “The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell,” airing weeknights on MSNBC. Drawing upon his experience as a former chief of staff on the Senate Finance Committee and as an Emmy-winning executive producer and writer of “The West Wing,” O’Donnell gives the last word and rewrites the most compelling stories of the day.
Angela Perley and the Howlin’ Moons performed at the Riviera Theatre Bar in downtown Three Rivers on Saturday, April 15. Thirty-eight people watched the performance of the band that blends “rock & roll and dreamy psychedelia,” and sports a wide array of influences from David Gilmour and Tom Petty, to Led Zeppelin and Nebula.
As an EU member state, British wildlife has been protected under two important pieces of European legislation: the habitats directive and the birds directive. These have required the UK government to establish and manage sites for the protection of vulnerable and rare animals, birds, plants, habitats and other species. In the UK, there are 271 special protection areas for birds (SPAs) and 658 special areas of conservation for other species and habitats (SACs). The future of nature conservation law after Brexit, when EU directives will no longer apply to Britain, is unknown.
Where are Britain’s special protection areas for birds?
Seasons key
Wintering: can be seen at the site in winter
Breeding: can be seen at the site in summer
Passage: birds stop off at this site in spring/autumn
Permanent: species are resident at the site
Where are Britain’s special areas of conservation?
It’s already abundantly clear that people can’t let go of the Obamas.
And the latest social media activity from the two of them hasn’t done anything to help with that whatsoever.
Being Valentine’s Day, both Barack and Michelle decided to share a sweet sentiment online and they’re nothing short of adorable.
Here’s Barack’s throwback:
Happy Valentine’s Day, @michelleobama! Almost 28 years with you, but it always feels new. pic.twitter.com/O0UhJWoqGN — Barack Obama (@BarackObama) February 14, 2017
And Michelle’s more arty shot:
Happy Valentine's Day to the love of my life and favorite island mate, @BarackObama. #valentines pic.twitter.com/n3tEmSAJRT — Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) February 14, 2017
It’s proved too much for some people.
@BarackObama @MichelleObama *millions of people abruptly burst into tears* IT'S FINE I'M FINE EVERYTHING'S FINE — Veronica Roth (@VeronicaRoth) February 14, 2017
Real relationship goals right there.
BALTIMORE (AP) — As the number of deaths from opioid overdoses continues to climb, some prosecutors in Maryland are bringing charges of manslaughter and even murder against drug dealers who are supplying users with fatal doses.
The Baltimore Sun reports that prosecutors in seven Maryland counties have brought serious charges in overdose cases. The newspaper found that at least 21 people have been charged with manslaughter in overdose cases since 2014.
Maryland health officials say more than 2,000 residents died from overdoses last year, a 66 percent jump from the previous year and the largest-ever increase in a single year. Most involved opioids.
Michael Beach, a district public defender, said he is troubled by the prosecutions. He said they are “a reprise of the failed war on drugs of the 1980s and ’90s.”
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The 23 filmmakers, who will be chosen in the next few months, will have the creative freedom to tell their own DNA stories or those of someone else, however they choose. Tribeca Studios and 23andMe say more than half of the chosen filmmakers will be women.
“The number of unsolicited and compelling stories that come in each month is incredible,” said 23andMe’s VP of consumer marketing and brand, Tracy Keim, in a statement. “The challenge has always been how to bring more of them into the world. We believe through the lens of Tribeca’s diverse community of filmmakers, these DNA stories will be celebrated in the most authentic way.”
Once the filmmakers are selected, the films will be developed over the next year.
0:51 Watch people jump into Lake Padden at 2017 Padden Polar Dip Pause
2:55 Man accused in voyeurism of preteen girl in Bellingham Kmart bathroom
2:16 Pacifist WWII vet anxious to see film "Hacksaw Ridge"
6:07 Commissioner sets bail in Bellingham Foot Spa prostitution case
0:33 Suspect in apartment intrusion in hot pursuit of midnight snack
7:51 WWU librarian, English professor share their favorite children's and teen books of 2016
4:38 QB Jake Browning talks after Peach Bowl loss to Alabama
3:45 Chris Petersen discusses loss to Alabama in Peach Bowl
4:32 Defendant in downtown stabbing makes first appearance in Superior Court
NEWS that Singapore Exchange Regulation (SGX RegCo) has engaged with the Chinese Embassy in Singapore on its communications with China authorities on developments at scandal-hit Midas Holdings are certainly music to investors' ears.
Although little is known about the discussions, any
4/18/17 – 5:00 A.M.
A junk drop off day is set for next month in Arlington. The Courier reports village council approved May 20 for the event. J&N of Ada will set dumpsters in the park for residents to get rid of household junk. The day replaces the old curbside pickup day.
Councilwoman Marcia Smith says the event is only for Arlington residents. You can use and ID or village water bill to get to the dumpsters.
The village is accepting items including paint, tires, metals, wood and furniture. Those types of materials weren’t accepted during curbside pickups. You aren’t allowed to being household garbage, garden waste, grass clippings, limbs, or concrete.
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LONDON — Supporters of a proposed footbridge and public garden in London spanning the River Thames have abandoned the project after support from the city withered away.
The trust established to build the Garden Bridge, which would have linked Temple with South Bank, shut down Monday after failing to secure guarantees for annual maintenance costs.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan had refused to allocate more public money to the idea, despite the support of predecessor Boris Johnson. Khan's refusal followed an independent report critical of the project.
The report concluded there was too much uncertainty about the final cost. The project was set to cost 60 million pounds ($77.8 million), but the report said it would end up costing more than 200 million pounds.
The trust described it as "sad day" for London.
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If you start every day by checking your horoscope for some astrological guidance, always ask your date what sign they are, or spend your time looking up celebrities' birthdays to explain their feuds (Taylor is a Sagittarius and Katy is a Scorpio, FYI), you need to start considering your sign when choosing your beauty products.
Your sign's personality traits line up better with some brands than others. Consider your values and style when shopping and let this astrological guide be your starting point.
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DuPont has paid a lawyer overseeing a medical program that is supposed to test 100,000 Ohioans and West Virginians for C8 contamination nearly $15 million in the past 2 1/2 years, yet the chemical company has spent only about $860,000 on actual testing. Some want the court to order program director and New York City lawyer Michael K. Rozen to spend some of his own money to promote the court-ordered $235 million medical-monitoring program to residents and pay for their testing.
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The Galaxy S9 Plus both looks pretty much the same as its predecessors. You get the full glass finish and a 6.2-inch Super AMOLED panel with 2960x1440 pixel resolution which goes all the way to the edges.
The most prominent upgrade is the new camera system. The Galaxy S9+ features a dual 12-megapixel system. The big change is that you get variable aperture. The primary camera uses two aperture sizes based on the lighting conditions.The phone's camera will use with a wider f/1.5 aperture in low-light conditions, while it switches to a f/2.4 aperture in bright conditions. One can also manually choose between the two in the manual mode.
It gets it power from the latest Exynos 9810 octa-core processor paired with 6GB of RAM. Internal storage is 64GB with microSD card support, has an IP68 certification, fast charging and fast wireless charging, and a 3,500mAh battery.
Our full review is up which you can read over here.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - The ex-wife of former NBA player Lorenzen Wright won't face the death penalty if convicted of killing him more than seven years ago in Tennessee.
Shelby County prosecutor Paul Hagerman said before a hearing Monday that Sherra Wright won't face death if found guilty of first degree murder in her ex-husband's shooting death. She has pleaded not guilty.
Sherra Wright was arrested in December in Riverside, California. Lorenzen Wright's decomposing body was found in a swampy field on July 28, 2010 -- 10 days after he was reported missing. An autopsy report said he died of multiple gunshot wounds.
Hagerman said another person charged with first-degree murder in the case, Billy Ray Turner, also won't face death if convicted at trial.
Lorenzen Wright played 13 seasons in the NBA as a forward and center. He was born and raised in Memphis.
Wright and Turner are scheduled to return to court on April 12 for a review of their bond.
DUNKIRK, N.Y. (AP) — Authorities say a 77-year-old western New York man has died after the ambulance transporting him from a Pennsylvania hospital to a nursing home crashed into a ditch.
New York State Police say an EmergyCare ambulance left the road at about 5:40 p.m. Tuesday, entered a ditch and hit a culvert in the Chautauqua (shuh-TAW'-kwuh) County town of Dunkirk, 35 miles southwest of Buffalo.
Troopers say the ambulance was taking Arthur McArthur, of Dunkirk, from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in Erie to a nursing home in Chautauqua County. Police say McArthur suffered fatal injuries in the crash and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The ambulance's 49-year-old driver was treated at a local hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.
The crash is under investigation.
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Tear as Nigerian U.S Army veteran, Chuks Okebata who was killed In Imo is laid to rest (Photos)
Nigerian U.S Army veteran, Chuks Okebata, who was abducted and murdered on the 12th of January, 2017, at his hometown in Imo state has been buried yesterday, April 17th.
LailasBlog contacted a close family member, and it was revealed that his wife who was accused of being the cause of his death was absent at the burial and also didn’t bring back their kids for his burial.
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FC Steaua Bucuresti ace Muniru Sulley has rubbished media reports in Romania that he is wanted out by the club owner. According to a publication by Fanatik.ro, the midfielder had a bust-up with his teammates and that infuriated George Becali, owner of the club.
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COLUMBUS >> Police say a body has been found outside an Ohio State University medical center.
Officials say the male body was left outside the emergency room at the Wexner Medical Center in Columbus Tuesday afternoon.
The person’s identity and the cause of death have not been released.
Officials say the case is under investigation.
When Mr. Burns begins to worry that the world is coming to an end, he starts testing all of the residents of to figure out who would be worth saving.
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Tottenham Hotspur in great shape
Tottenham travel to Anfield today full of confidence after their 2-0 win over Manchester United at Wembley on Wednesday. But their record away to Liverpool suggests that history is not on their side as they look to leapfrog their hosts in the Premier League table and move back into the top four. Though Spurs did beat Liverpool 4-1 at Wembley this year, that was a rare victory for the north London club in recent times.
The cult of ’50s pinup girl Bettie Page is hardly underexamined, but this documentary has the advantage of voice-over narration by the reclusive Page herself, from interviews with director Mark...
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A western Nebraska zoo is getting ready to display two orphaned bear cubs from Wyoming.
The cubs arrived at the Riverside Discovery Center a few months ago, and staff members have been working to reinforce an existing closure for them.
The public can view the bears when the zoo opens for its regular hours on Saturday. The zoo is also hosting special bear talks throughout the day.
The cubs were orphaned in the spring when a Wyoming black bear hunter illegally killed their mother. Wildlife officials had hoped the cubs would survive in the wild without their mother, but it became clear after several months they would not. Officials then captured the cubs to find them a new home.
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - A new traveling exhibit at the Children's Museum encourages problem-solving.
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Brain Teasers 2 opened on Friday with a special ribbon cutting.
The exhibit offers 20 brain twisters for puzzle lovers of all ages.
It highlights the importance of creative thinking.
You can check out the name for yourself through May 6th.
To learn more, click here.
Mariah Carey’s New Year’s Eve performance was cringe-worthy to say the least. Everyone on social media’s already weighed in with the slander, and apparently, even Mariah herself has some negative beliefs.
Sources connected with Mariah reportedly told TMZ that the singer and her people complained to the executives at Dick Clark Productions that Carey’s “inner ears” or earpieces were not functioning properly.
Publicly Mariah did and interview with Ryan Seacrest an hour before showtime and even then said she was having issues. You can hear her say, “It’s hard for me to hear you.”
A federal judge in Virginia has thrown out a former Raytheon Co employee’s retaliation lawsuit, ruling that she did not qualify as a whistleblower under the Dodd-Frank Act because she did not report the defense contractor's alleged wrongdoing directly to the Securities and Exchange Commission.
U.S. District Judge Claude Hilton in Alexandria on Friday rejected Kathryn Smith’s argument that she qualified for whistleblower protection because she reported to her supervisors what she viewed as violations of SEC rules against maintaining inaccurate loss projections.
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THE GLADSTONE region is blanketed in thick, grey fog this morning and it's not the only area misting up.
A heavy amount of fog has been forming throughout the Capricornia District since about 3am this morning from the Wide Bay Burnett Region all the way up to Rockhampton.
"The heavy fog will dissipate over the next few hours as the sun rises," a Bureau of Meteorology spokeswoman said.
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"It typically is at its worst in the early hours of the morning."
As the fog clears it will become low cloud cover at first, however the day is not expected to be overcast.
The spokeswoman said Gladstone Central can look forward to a top of 28 degrees today, with its low of 14 already in the rear view mirror.
Rockhampton and Biloeala's maximum will be a high of 30, according to BoM.
"It's an increasing trend and Gladstone's top this week is on Friday, with a maximum of 29 degrees," the spokeswoman said.
Adebayo will start Saturday's game against the Pistons, Shandel Richardson of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
With Hassan Whiteside out, the Heat will go with a new-look lineup, inserting Adebayo at center, with Kelly Olynyk at power forward. Justise Winslow will get the nod at the three, while Josh Richardson will slide down to the two alongside Goran Dragic.
The University of Toledo will close its buildings during the week between Christmas and New Year's Day under a new policy. The University of Toledo will close its buildings during the week between Christmas and New Year's Day, saving the university an estimated $250,000 despite still paying employees.
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Tigers general manager Al Avila said today that he may trade Ian Kinsler during the Winter Meetings.
The Tigers are rebuilding to it makes sense that they trade the veteran Kinsler. Earlier this offseason he had been linked to the Mets and Angels. There is a lot of competition for the Tigers in trading Kinsler, though, as the Marlins are thought to be shopping Starlin Castro. Neil Walker is likewise available as a free agent.
Kinsler, 35, batted .236/.313/.412 with 22 homers and 14 steals over 139 games this past season. He’s owed $11 million in 2018 in the final year of his contract. He can probably be obtained for the cost of the contract.
In other news, Kinsler wears number 3 for the Tigers, who today announced that they will retire number 3 for Alan Trammell, who was just elected to the Hall of Fame. A Kinsler trade would, at the very least, save the team an awkward conversation.
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A stalker who plagued his ex before assaulting her has been given 120 hours’ unpaid work and must pay £500 compensation.
Chesterfield magistrates’ court recently heard how Andrew George Ellis, 45, pushed a gate into his ex injuring her head at her home on Shirland Street, Chesterfield.
Emma Price, prosecuting, said he had been causing distress by constant phoning and turning up uninvited. Ellis turned up on July 10 and the complainant held onto the gate and he pushed it open and it hit her, according to Mrs Price.
The defendant said he had not hurt her on purpose and he had not realised she had been behind the gate. He apologised and accepts the relationship is over.
Ellis, of Batemoor Road, Sheffield, pleaded guilty to stalking and committing assault by beating. He was given a 12 month community order on August 2 with a 12 week curfew and unpaid work with a three-year restraining order. He must pay an £85 victim surcharge and £85 costs.
April 13 Altin AG:
* Said on Wednesday for the period ended Dec. 31, 2016, ALTIN posted a loss of $366,000 (2015, restated for IFRS 10: gain of $5.249 million)
* The request by Alpine Select AG and Absolute Invest AG for a distribution of a dividend of 15 Swiss francs per dividend entitled share shall be submitted to the shareholders at the ordinary shareholders' meeting
* ALTIN AG shall inform in due course on a possible start of merger talks with Alpine Select and/or other solutions in order for ALTIN to run sound and efficiently
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May 3 Chordia Food Products Ltd
* Says approved scheme of arrangement for amalgamation of Pravin Foods Private Ltd into co
* Says approved scheme of arrangement for demerger of food business of Chordia Food Park and Properties Ltd into co Source text: (bit.ly/2pEJ84s) Further company coverage:
Doha: Qatar and the Philippines, led by the HH Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and the President of the Republic of the Philippines Rodrigo Roa Duterte, held Sunday a round of official talks at the Emiri Diwan. During the session they reviewed bilateral relations between the two countries and means of enhancing them in all fields, especially in infrastructure, agriculture, health and education investments, as well as increasing cooperation in the fields of experience exchange and expatriate labor.
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LONDON (AP) — British police say a health care worker has been arrested on suspicion of murdering eight babies and trying to kill another six at a hospital neonatal unit in northwest England.
Detectives have been investigating baby deaths at the Countess of Chester Hospital in Chester for more than a year.
Cheshire Constabulary said officers arrested a female "health care professional" Tuesday on suspicion of murder and attempted murder. The force did not identify the woman or give details of her job.
Police are investigating the deaths of 17 babies and 15 "non-fatal collapses" at the unit between March 2015 and June 2016.
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Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra talks about the team's trip to the Civil Rights Museum in Memphis. Dec. 10, 2017.
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Police said 31-year-old Perry Nelson-Johnson turned himself in Tuesday morning to face murder and child abuse charges. Officers were called to a home Friday for a report of an unconscious baby and police say the baby, Emmanuel, was later pronounced dead at a hospital.
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March 31 Karo Pharma AB
* Says board proposes a dividend of 0.50 SEK/share
* Says 0.22 SEK is a one-time dividend from the divestment of shares in Oasmia. Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Stockholm Newsroom)
The Jeremiah & Jeff Show Go To Dyngus DayWhat a day at Dyngus day!
The Best Of Coachella 2017: Weekend 1Pictures from the 2017 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival. What a weekend in California!
The Jeremiah & Jeff Show's Pics From The WeekendHere's what the show was up to over the weekend!
Jeff at YMCA Downtown Cleveland With Molina Healthcare - April 13, 2017Promoting Molina Healthcare's #HealthyHourOhioContest and working out with some listeners!
John Mayer at The Schottenstein Center in Columbus - April 12, 2017Can't wait for John Mayer to come to Cleveland in August at Blossom? Check out a preview of the show in Columbus here!
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Toronto paramedics say one male is in serious condition in a hospital trauma centre and another male was hurt after a stabbing incident in the Malvern area of Scarborough on Friday night.
Toronto police say they were called to the corner of Scotney Grove and Foregate Avenue, in the Sheppard Avenue East and Morningside Avenue area before 9 p.m. for a report of a man stabbed in the arm.
They arrived to find two males suffering from stab wounds.
One was transported to a trauma centre in serious condition, Toronto paramedics said.
No suspect information was provided by investigators.
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Tenth-ranked North Carolina is uncertain whether forward Isaiah Hicks or guard Kenny Williams III will be ready for Wednesday night's game at rival North Carolina State due to injuries.
Hicks, a senior starter, missed last week's loss at Duke due to a hamstring injury. The school said Tuesday that Hicks went through practice in the afternoon and is a game-time decision.
The school said Williams suffered a "lower right extremity" injury on Tuesday and is uncertain to play. Williams is a sophomore starter.
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While many call for a stock bubble to burst, these companies show unique business models, generating lots of cash flow year after year. After an incredible bull market since 2009 that is still going on, it is only normal to feel additional concerns around the stock market these days.
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FC Barcelona and Guangzhou Evergrande have reached an agreement for the transfer of the player Paulinho Bezerra for €40 million.
The new Barça player will sign for the next four seasons. The player’s buy out clause is set at 120 million euros.
Paulinho will undergo a club medical on Thursday and the signing of the contract and the official presentation of the new FC Barcelona player will also take place on Thursday.
Today's welcome of Governor General Dame Patsy Reddy to Waitangi at the start of this year's commemorations was something of a trial run for the official welcome on the upper marae tomorrow.
Organisers say there is a change this year in the way that Ngapuhi will host, including what they are hoping will be the end of the historic protests.
In previous years, poor behaviour was not uncommon, including mudslinging, pushing and shoving at the gates of Te Tii Marae and media being locked out.
Official events have been moved to the Treaty Grounds this year, where the Governor General was welcomed today.
IT’S ALL ART Art Spiegelman described his work the other day as “doing stuff against the grain.” But with the Jewish Museum’s respectable exhibit “Art Spiegelman’s Co-Mix: A Retrospective,” opening...
Tuncay DEMiRCi is an official representative from Demsan Textile Machinery Turkey and was presenting the company and project the company products and services at the GTex Global Expo, held in Lahore, Pakistan at the Expo Center Lahore from 11th to 14th of August 2017. Mr DEMiRCi shared his views about the event and shared some details about the Demsan Textile Machinery and its partnership experience with Zakaria Trading in Pakistan.
Demsan is a leading manufacturer of textile machinery is operational in Turkey since 1978. The company started manufacturing precision plaiting machine and now have the reach to the level of manufacturing about 11 different kinds of machines.
Of Zambia 'maizegate', Malawi army soldiers' allowances
A maize procurement deal that should be straightforward in normal circumstances, ended up being a racket where some selfish Malawian and …
A crash on Interstate 20 in Lexington County near US 378 caused major traffic delays on Thursday morning. (Source: WIS)
A collision with entrapment on Interstate 20 has been cleared.
According to the Highway Patrol, that accident happened in the westbound lanes of I-20 about a mile west of the US 378 exit early Thursday morning.
No word on the severity of the injuries in this case.
Lexington: I-20 west bound @ the 60mm is blocked due to a crash that just occurred. Expect delays! Use caution! pic.twitter.com/LxyjwkWb7Q — Trooper David SCHP (@SCHP_Troop1) November 30, 2017
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WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is proclaiming Monday as Columbus Day — without any of his predecessor’s qualms.
The president’s proclamation Friday directs the U.S. to celebrate his discovery of the Americas, noting “the permanent arrival of Europeans … was a transformative event that undeniably and fundamentally changed the course of human history and set the stage for the development of our great Nation.”
Trump’s proclamation only praises Columbus, Spain and the explorer’s native Italy.
It contrasts with President Barack Obama’s document almost exactly a year earlier. Obama’s proclamation acknowledged Columbus’ spirit of exploration. But he said the nation should “also acknowledge the pain and suffering reflected in the stories of Native Americans who had long resided on this land prior to the arrival of European newcomers.”
THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) - Russian authorities have sent a new extradition request to Greece for a Russian cybercrime suspect also sought on criminal charges by the U.S. and France.
Alexander Vinnik, 38, a former bitcoin platform operator, was informed of the new Russian request by Thessaloniki court officials Wednesday, and is not contesting it.
Russia initially sought Vinnik on lesser fraud charges. The new request raises the amount allegedly involved to 750 million rubles ($12 million).
Greece's supreme court has already approved Vinnik's extradition to the United States for allegedly laundering billions of dollars using the virtual currency. Vinnik had fought that decision.
Another court ruled for his extradition to Russia based on the first request. France wants him on charges including cybercrime and money laundering.
Greece's justice minister will rule on the requests.
MIAMI — New England Patriots receivers Chris Hogan and Matthew Slater are active for Monday night's game against the Miami Dolphins.
Hogan has been sidelined since Game 8 because of a shoulder injury. Slater has been sidelined since Game 5 because of a hamstring injury.
Dolphins cornerback Cordrea Tankersley is inactive because of ankle and shoulder injuries.
Inactive for the Patriots were linebacker David Harris, running back Mike Gillislee, tackle Marcus Cannon, defensive end Trey Flowers, linebacker Kyle Van Noy, safety Brandon King and offensive lineman Cole Croston.
Inactive for the Dolphins were backup quarterback Matt Moore, guard Jermon Bushrod, running back Damien Williams, guard Isaac Asiata, defensive end Cameron Malveaux and tight end AJ Derby.
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From the Gunter Tigers winning their 30th straight game to the Madill Winter Classic, there were a ton of highlights this week and here are the best of them.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Oscar Gamble, an outfielder who hit 200 home runs over 17 major league seasons, has died of a rare tumor of the jaw. He was 68.
Gamble, recognizable during his playing days for an Afro that spilled out of his helmet, died Wednesday at UAB Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama, according to his second wife, Lovell Woods Gamble.
She said he was diagnosed with a benign tumor of the jaw, ameloblastoma, about nine years ago. It became ameloblastic carcinoma in 2016 and he had the first of several operations that August. He entered the hospital on Jan. 22. She said he never chewed tobacco.
Gamble spent seven seasons with the New York Yankees in two stints, playing for AL pennant winners in 1976 and 1981. He lived in Montgomery.
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GREENBRAE, CA - MAY 02: The Chevron logo is displayed at a Chevron gas station on May 2, 2014 in Greenbrae, California. Chevron Corp. reported a 27 percent plunge in first quarter profits with earnings of $4.51 billion, or $2.36 a share, compare to $6.18 billion, or $3.18 a share, one year ago. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
TOKYO, April 6 Weekly net trading in shares on the first section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange , Japan's main stock exchange, in thousands of yen. A negative figure indicates net selling. Week to: TOTAL Proprietary Brokerage Mar 31 -6,850,509 63,398,392 -70,248,901 Mar 24 -28,205,062 98,718,798 -126,923,860 Mar 17 -8,305,870 407,036,510 -415,342,380 Mar 10 15,514,825 308,894,625 -293,379,800 Mar 3 13,404,724 257,176,176 -243,771,452 Breakdown of brokerage totals: Week to: Institutions Individuals Foreigners Securities Cos Mar 31 -78,681,085 78,887,674 -73,803,870 3,348,380 Mar 24 -97,944,942 329,813,395 -375,127,010 16,334,697 Mar 17 -142,810,075 108,871,965 -387,964,019 6,559,749 Mar 10 -79,117,375 -108,377,743 -93,732,725 -12,151,957 Mar 3 -73,156,251 -87,282,354 -79,743,382 -3,589,465 Source: Tokyo Stock Exchange (Compiled by Tokyo Newsroom)
The LA Recreation and Parks department plans to block an entrance to a hike of the iconic Hollywood sign, in response to a legal dispute with a horseback-riding company based in the hills. Kevin Roderick explains the dispute, and what it'll mean for the city's hiking community
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The Weeknd has teamed up with Toronto rapper-producer Nav for a new song, “Some Way.” Some choice couplets from the track: “Think your girl fell in love with me/She say my fuck and my tongue game a remedy,” and—in Nav’s verse—“I think the belts inside the store look better on my waist/I think my nuts look better on her face.” Listen to it below. Nav’s “new project” is out this month.
Revisit our feature “The Dark Knight Returns: A Conversation With the Weeknd.”
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Drones which can identify humans in distress and help rescue teams survey the surrounding location are being trialled by the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) and the Maritime and Coastguard Agency.
BBC Click finds out more.
See more at Click's website and @BBCClick.
PARIS — France’s anti-terrorism prosecutor says three men are facing charges in an elaborate, failed bombing in a high-end Paris neighbourhood that could have been “devastating.”
Paris Prosecutor Francois Molins told reporters that two of the suspects had been under surveillance for ties to radical Islam. He said the three are meeting Friday with investigating judges expected to file preliminary terrorism charges.
Molins said the three have denied involvement and refused to answer investigators. Three others held in the investigation were released Friday for lack of evidence.
Alerted by a resident, authorities found canisters, buckets of gasoline and a detonation device connected to a telephone in a building in Paris’ 16th arrondissement, or district, Saturday.
It’s unclear why the explosive didn’t detonate. Molins said investigators don’t know why the building was targeted.
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reposing at O’ Shea’s Funeral Home, Cathedral Place, Killarney on Thursday from 7 to 9pm followed by removal to St. Mary’s Cathedral. Requiem mass on Friday at 10.30am. Burial afterwards in Aghadoe Cemetery, Killarney. Family flowers only by request. Donations if desired to the Kerry Stars Special Olympics.
RICHMOND, Va. _ The winning numbers in Wednesday afternoon’s drawing of the Virginia Lottery’s “Cash 5 Day” game were:
02-21-23-25-26
(two, twenty-one, twenty-three, twenty-five, twenty-six)
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - Anthera Pharmaceuticals Inc:
* ANTHERA PHARMACEUTICALS ANNOUNCES POSITIVE OUTCOME OF INTERIM FUTILITY ANALYSIS IN THE PHASE 3 RESULT CLINICAL STUDY OF SOLLPURA
* BASED ON INTERIM FUTILITY ANALYSIS, RESULT STUDY WILL PROCEED, AS PLANNED, WITH TOPLINE DATA EXPECTED IN Q1 2018 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The gun control issue addressed by the current exhibit at the San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles is meant to inspire the kind of discussion that keeps people up at night. “I wanted to insert more social and political issues into our exhibit calendar,” said Curator Amy DiPlacido. “A lot of works in this show would never get put...
Beany, the stolen parrot, is home with his owners after the thief dropped the bird off at the Kennewick Fire Department on Saturday. On April 10, a thief took Beany and his cage from a porch at a home in the 100 block of South Yelm Street.
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BARCELONA Real Madrid beat Leganes 4-2 on Wednesday despite resting key players including Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale as goals from Alvaro Morata and James Rodriguez helped them stay top of La Liga.
Rodriguez set them on their way to victory with an early goal before Morata scored twice in the space of five minutes to put Real 3-0 up.
Leganes, however, grabbed two goals in quick succession through Gabriel Appelt Pires and Luciano to reduce the deficit to 3-2 at halftime.
An own goal from Leganes defender Martin Mantovani stretched Real's lead at the start of the second half and they kept their hosts at arm's length for the remainder of game to recover top spot from Barcelona, who had provisionally led the standings after beating Sevilla 3-0 earlier on Wednesday.
Real top the table with 71 points, two clear of Barca, and have a game in hand on their arch rivals as they bid for a first title since 2012.
(Reporting by Richard Martin; Editing by Toby Davis)
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Indiana said on Friday it will require its Medicaid recipients work or do some other form of community engagement, becoming the second state to make this fundamental change to the 50-year-old health insurance program for the poor.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’(HHS) Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services said it approved Indiana’s waiver to add these requirements to its Medicaid program on Friday. The work requirement applies to able-bodied working age Medicaid enrollees, according to HHS.
Pregnant women, medically frail enrollees, students, some caregivers and people in substance use treatment are among those that are exempted from the requirements.
Kentucky became the first state to impose work requirements on its Medicaid recipients last month.
At least eight additional states, mostly Republican-led, have proposed similar changes to Medicaid: Arizona, Arkansas, Kansas, Maine, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Utah and Wisconsin.
Maybe it’s Boston’s creative intellectual vibe, or perhaps it’s how deeply rooted the city is in history. Whatever it is, Boston has some of the nation’s most innovative bartenders serving up libations worth a fine study. Whether they’re explaining the history of the cocktail or making you something you’ve never heard of, you’ll instantly succumb to the offering and want a second pour.
Here, we explore five venues that include some of the city’s newest—Bully Boy’s tasting room and Ruka—as well as ones that are on their way to becoming legends, such as Yvonne’s, the Oak Bar, and Eastern Standard. This is by no means a comprehensive list of our favorite bars in Boston, but consider it an aperitif.
Founded in 1935, Schneider National has become the second largest truckload company in North America by revenue. They have three operational segments; truckload, intermodal, and logistics.
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Police are investigating a burglary at a house in Union City, Tennessee.
According to police, they received the report on December 7 that someone had broken into a house belonging to St. James Episcopal Church on E. Church Street.
The man said he locked the house up on Dec. 5 around 9 p.m. after an AA meeting and noticed the house was broken into around 8:45 p.m. on Dec. 7.
Police say someone broke into the back of the house and left visible damage to the door.
The man reported that he didn't notice anything missing other than someone had drunk all of the sodas and ate all the candy.
He said the house is only used for AA meetings.
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A: Look, this is my new bike. It’s beautiful, isn’t it.
B: This design is really in at the moment. The saddle looks very comfortable.
A: Yep. It has three gears. I’ve decided to ride to work every morning.
B: Hmm. Well, if it’s just for commuting, three gears is enough.
A: 你看，這是我的新腳踏車，很漂亮吧。
B: 這設計還蠻時尚的，坐墊看起來也很舒服。
A: 對啊，這是三段變速的，我打算每天早上騎去上班。
B: 嗯，如果只是通勤用的，三段就夠了。
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Ford EcoSport S Review: Most Powerful EcoSport On Sale
Ford’s famed 1.0 L EcoBoost engine has been reintroduced in the EcoSport lineup with the EcoSport S. How much more fun does the engine add to the EcoSport is what Arpit Mahendra recently found out in Chennai.
A Pasco man was allegedly slapped by his mother and he took it out on a police officer by punching him in the face. A dispatcher at 911 received a call at 5:24 p.m. on Monday where the only thing heard was someone saying, "fight."
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Police are looking for this man after allegedly attempting to return the stolen property to the Stettler Walmart. (Photo courtesy Stettler RCMP)
Stettler RCMP are looking for a man who allegedly tried to return stolen property to a department store.
Police say the man entered the Stettler Walmart in mid-April, took a number of products and left the store without paying. Shortly after, he came back to the store to “return” the stolen property.
The suspect was believed to have left the area in a white Dodge Neon.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Stettler RCMP at 403-742-3382. To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or visit www.tipsubmit.com.
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While on a family excursion to Dún Aonghasa, Inis Mor in County Galway, Ireland, a son named Alex captured footage of his father facing his crippling fear of heights head on, literally. While nervously laughing, the brave man lay flat on the ground and began slowly crawling to the edge of the cliff to get a peek at the stunning view of the sea down below. Kudos to him.
Dad faces some demons…My dad won’t let a crippling fear of heights keep him from peering over the edge. Well maybe.
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RESOLUTION of yesterday’s internet downtime experienced by Telekom Brunei Berhad (TelBru) customers was expedited by the company’s team of technician’s following a disruption in services that started at 9am on New Year’s day, according to a press release issued by TelBru.
TelBru will continue to monitor its services and assured its customers that the company will maintain the best quality care and reliable services to meet customer expectations as part of its responsibilities as the main telecommunications provider in the country.
TelBru customers are urged to contact the company’s Customer Care line at 111 for inquiries.
Feb 14 ContraVir Pharmaceuticals Inc -
* ContraVir to highlight clinical data from ongoing phase 2a study of tenofovir exalidex (TXL) for treating hepatitis B
* TXL showed comparable antiviral activity to viread and continues to be safe and well tolerated by HBV patients in study Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Bhubaneswar: The Commissionerate Police on Sunday busted a duplicate motor lubricant (Engine oil) manufacturing factory in Sameigadia under Mancheswar police limits here and seized over 500 litres of the fake lubricant along with two multi-utility vehicles.
The cops also arrested the person managing the illegal unit and identified him as Babaji Sahoo of Jagatsinghpur. The cops seized thousands of litres of used engine oil for refining and selling.
Sources said Sahoo used to blend chemicals manufactured in Kolkata and Maharashtra’s Raigad district along with multi-purpose grease and some colours for manufacturing the duplicate engine oil.
He procured new empty bottles of engine oil brands from Kolkata.
The duplicate motor lubricants seized from the factory were packaged in bottles of various engine oil brands like Castrol Activ, Hero 4-T Plus, Moto 4 Gold elf, Servo Premium and Honda 4-stroke scooter engine oil.
In the 1960s and 1970s in Mexico, microcuentos, or mini comics, were all the rage.However, as the popularity of television and American comics grew, the microcuentos seemed to disappear.Now, they are back again thanks to one Houston professor and his new art exhibit at the Lawndale Art Center.
NetAccess Systems is holding a seminar on "Digital Transformation: Changing the Way We Live" April 26 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The free session is being held at the Hamilton Technology Centre at 7 Innovation Dr. in Dundas.
The seminar will explore what it means to be an intelligent community and how it will impact business for those working and living in Hamilton, which has been named to the Intelligent Community Forum's Top 7 intelligent communities in the world.
Rob McCann, president of the Hamilton Technology Centre, will be the speaker at the event. The founder of Clearcable Networks is an inaugural board member of the Intelligent Community Forum Canada.
In this Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2017, photo, F, 22, who says she was raped by members of Myanmar's armed forces in June and again in September, cries as she speaks to The Associated Press in her tent in Kutupalong refugee camp in Bangladesh. The Associated Press has found that the rape of Rohingya women by Myanmar's security forces has been sweeping and methodical. The AP interviewed 29 women and girls who say they were raped by Myanmar's armed forces, and found distinct patterns in their accounts, their assailants' uniforms and the details of the rapes themselves. The most common attack involved groups of soldiers storming into a house, beating any children inside and then beating and gang raping the women. Wong Maye-E AP Photo
A disturbance at the Glen Estate at Kilnacourt Woods, Portarlington is being investigated by Gardaí.
The incident occurred on Sunday, April 16 at 2am when four men with baseball bats and knives assaulted two people at a house in the estate. The assault occurred outside the house.
The victims sustained injuries to their hands and some bruising. A number of vehicles were also damaged during the incident.
The injured people were brought to the Midlands Hospital Portlaoise where they were later discharged.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses at 057 86 74100.
A look at some of the commercial fishing fleet tied up at Blaine Harbor. Three of the piers at the harbor will be rehabilitated this year, which will allow for heavier equipment to be used.
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LANCASTER – WDAC and WBYN are partnering with Trans World Radio to raise funds to help bring the Gospel of Jesus Christ to Cuba. After months of upgrades at TWR’s Caribbean station on the island of Bonaire, they are preparing to install a 450,000-watt transmitter that will reach farther and stronger with Christian programs in Spanish and several other languages across not only the entire nation of Cuba, but also other countries of Latin America. TWR is very close to meeting their goal, but we need you to call toll free 844-WIN-CUBA, 844-946-2822 or click on the banner below to make an online tax deductible contribution. Thank you to all of our listeners who have helped TWR reach their goal.
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ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia senators are moving forward with a bill banning private campuses from adopting sanctuary policies.
A Senate committee Monday approved the bill, which has already been passed by the House. With support from top Republican leadership, it will likely move forward toward a full Senate vote.
Private colleges that don't cooperate with federal immigration authorities would lose state funding for scholarships and research under the proposal.
State funded institutions would not be affected.
Opponents assert that the bill will impede on the privacy of students and their families, but the bill's sponsor says such claims are "irrelevant" and that law-abiding institutions will have no problems.
Several colleges and universities across the country have embraced the "sanctuary campus" label since President Donald Trump's election, though none has done so in Georgia.
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MADRID, April 28 Spain's Caixabank posted on Friday a 48 pct rise in first-quarter profit from a year before, in its first results to include Portuguese lender BPI, which it took over in February.
Caixabank, Spain's third largest bank, reported net profit of 403 million euros ($437.74 million) in the first three months of the year, beating an average of analysts' forecasts in a Reuters poll of 315 million euros.
Net interest income, a measure of earnings on loans minus deposit costs, was 1.15 billion euros, up 13.1 percent from a year ago.
Caixabank increased its stake in BPI, Portugal's second larges listed lender, to 84.5 percent in February. The takeover marked a step outside Caixabank's Spanish market to offset falling profitability. ($1 = 0.9206 euros) (Reporting by Angus Berwick and Jesus Aguado)
POMONA >> A fight in downtown Pomona early Sunday left two men wounded, authorities said.
Two men in their early-20s suffered injuries not considered to be life threatening in the melee, which unfolded just before 2 a.m. in the 100 block of East Second Avenue, just east of Garey Avenue, Pomona police officials said in a written statement.
The suspect or suspects remained at large, and no description was available, officials said.
No further details were released regarding the circumstances of the stabbing, which police were investigating as attempted murder.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Pomona police at 909-620-2085. Tips may also be submitted anonymously to L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477.
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BERLIN — The head of Germany’s domestic intelligence agency says the number of Islamic radicals is growing and becoming increasingly difficult to keep under surveillance as recruiting efforts move underground.
Hans-Georg Maassen said in comments released Sunday that the number of adherents of Salafist ideology rose to 10,800 from 9,700 a year ago. Salafists believe in a fundamentalist interpretation of Islam, though are not necessarily violent.
He says they’ve reduced street recruiting and radicalization in mosques and larger groups in favour of “small conspiratorial circles, primarily on the internet.” Maassen says “this is a particular challenge” for his office.
He says Islamic radicals from Chechnya and the North Caucasus region, of whom there are several hundred, are another concern, because they’re well networked, prone to violence and often have combat experience.
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Florida center John Egbunu left the Auburn game in the first half with a left knee injury and didn’t return.
Egbunu went down in the first half of the 15th-ranked Gators’ 114-95 win over Auburn on Tuesday night. He had 10 points and four rebounds before going down after a battle for a rebound midway through the half.
Egbunu was helped off the court and toward the locker room. He is expected to have an MRI on Wednesday. Coach Mike White said he didn’t have any update on the significance of the injury.
The 6-foot-11, 255-pounder came in averaging 7.7 points, 6.7 rebounds and 1.6 blocked shots. Egbunu ranks in the top 10 in the Southeastern Conference in both rebounding and blocked shots.
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April 3 NYX Gaming Group Ltd
* NYX Gaming Group enters new long-term partnership with Nederlandse Loterij
* NYX Gaming Group has been selected as new platform provider to Nederlandse Loterij
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Greece received five expressions of interest for a majority stake in its biggest oil refiner Hellenic Petroleum, the country’s privatizations agency said on Wednesday.
Initial interest was submitted by: Alrai Group Holdings Limited, a consortium comprising Carbon Asset Management DWC-LLC and Alshaheen Group, Gupta Family Group Alliance, Glencore Energy UK and Vitol Holding B.V.
Greece and Paneuropean Oil and Industrial Holding are jointly selling a stake of at least 50.1 percent in the refiner.
The deadline for making submissions expired at 1400 GMT on Wednesday. [Reuters]
BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — More than 450 people enjoyed the fun and free food at an annual holiday party thrown by a 100-year-old Vermont resident.
Anthony Pomerleau says he pays for the entire party each year in Burlington, with this year’s bill costing around $13,000. He tells WPTZ-TV he doesn’t mind the cost because he “was brought up the hard way” and wants to help the less fortunate with his money.
U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders helped kick off the first party 37 years ago when Pomerleau asked the independent senator, then mayor of Burlington, if he could throw a holiday dinner. Pomerleau says the party has fed at least 40,000 under-privileged children.
The centenarian also remarked on his age, saying “first of all, I’m 100 years old! Feels pretty good to be here.”
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WATLINGTON has a new rector.
Rev Daniel Thompson will take up the post on September 5 after moving to the area with his wife Jo and daughter Matilda.
He has previously served as an assistant curate in the parish of St Mary’s in Hadleigh, Suffolk.
He replaces Rev Christopher Evans, who retired in November after serving the parishes of Watlington, Pyrton and Shirburn for 30 years and Swyncombe and Britwell Salome for 19.
He and his wife Jane, who have six children and four grandchildren, have moved to Wallingford.
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The firm currently has $12.00 price target on the stock. According to Zacks, "Comtech Telecommunications Corp. designs, develops, produces and markets innovative products, systems and services for advanced communications solutions.
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Michael Kelly, who plays Douglas Stamper in the Netflix hit has suggested that his character would consider teaming up with Neve Campbell's LeAnn Harvey in a bid to tear down Claire (Robin Wright) who now sits as president.
"We both believe Frank Underwood is the perfect person to lead the country," he explained.
Michael, 49, went on to suggest that they will do all they can to ensure their man takes back his seat.
He told Salon: "We are going to do some bad things along the way, but it's all for the greater good for the American people."
Lindholm was called up from AHL San Antonio on Friday.
Although Lindholm spent the majority of the 2016-17 campaign in the minors (13 points in 62 games), he did make his NHL debut last year -- appearing in 12 games. In those contests, the blueliner was held off the scoresheet and posted a disappointing minus-8 rating.
The lawyer for an accused migrant smuggler accused of illegally transferring people from the Bahamas to Key Largo wants his statement to a judge about his boat to be inadmissible at trial given it could violate his constitutional rights against self-incrimination.
Jorge Acosta-Hurtado told a U.S. Magistrate Judge Patrick A. White during his initial appearance in court in Nove...
Jenny Mollen is no stranger to getting candid when it comes to her personal life, and her latest selfie is certainly no exception. With the caption, "post op chic," the mother of two posted a snapshot of her body just days after giving birth while wearing mesh underwear, hospital bracelets and bandages.
Mollen and her husband Jason Biggs welcomed baby boy Lazlo to the world on Monday, October 2, expanding their entourage by one. Following the birth of Lazlo, the star took to Instagram to give followers a behind the scenes look at motherhood.
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In his unsuccessful bid to be elected as Montana's governor last year, Republican Greg Gianforte convened town halls, held press conferences and publicized his travels. Months later, he has shifted his strategy as he campaigns for the state's only congressional seat left vacant after Ryan Zinke became the U.S. Interior Secretary in March.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Fusion Telecommunications International Inc:
* Fusion reports second quarter 2017 financial results
* Q2 loss per share $0.14
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The unemployment rate for African-Americans fell to a 17-year low in September, and the rates for all other major racial and ethnic groups also dropped.
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The jobless rate for people in their prime working years — defined as ages 25 through 54 — fell to 3.6 percent, the lowest level since June 2007, a few months before the Great Recession began. And for Americans with only a high school diploma, unemployment fell to a 10-year low of 4.3 percent.
All told, the unemployment rate fell to 4.2 percent in September, from 4.4 percent in August. Employers shed 33,000 jobs, a decline driven by the damage inflicted on Texas and Florida by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. Economists expect hiring should rebound in the coming months.
The data for demographic groups came from a survey of households that is part of the Labor Department's monthly jobs report.
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A federal jury awarded $3.5 million on Friday to the parents of a mentally ill man who was fatally shot by a Los Angeles police officer while at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, according to the family’s attorney.
Ruben Herrera, 26, had been taken to the emergency room in December 2015 by officers after they used a Taser and a carotid restraint — where pressure is applied to the sides of the neck — on him, authorities said at the time.
They had encountered Herrera that morning after responding to a report of a man throwing bottles at an apartment complex in the Harbor Gateway neighborhood.
After Herrera was treated at the hospital, he attacked the officers and reached for their guns, authorities said. Officer Alejandro Downey then shot Herrera, who died at the scene.
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Humane Society of Southeast Missouri will be celebrating our 40th Anniversary on Saturday December 16th from 11 am to 5 pm. We will be celebrating by offering special anniversary adoption rates for Saturday only. Come out to the shelter have a cupcake and find your new family member.
April 12 Open Finance SA:
* The extraordinary shareholder meeting of Open Finance TFI resolves to merge with Noble Funds TFI
* Assets of Open Finance TFI to be transferred to Noble Funds TFI in the exchange for Noble Funds TFI shares
* Noble Funds TFI SA belongs to Getin Noble Bank SA group Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
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SONGKHLA: An unhappy man whose estranged wife wants a divorce made preparations to hang himself and his 3-year-old daughter at his home in Hat Yai on Tuesday, and in a live Facebook broadcast set a deadline for the woman to return home.
Police and rescue workers rushed to the house on Soi Plakwa in the municipal area after being alerted to the live broadcast around 7.30pm, said Pol Maj Hakim Mhad-adam, investigation chief at Hat Yai police station.
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Since viners memory doesn't last two months, thought I should repost this. Another gentle reminder, only the white supremacists, neo-Nazis had a legal right to be there yesterday via their city issued permit. To the alt-left Nazis, if you can't take the beating, killing, jail time, don't do the crime.
This is the dramatic moment a hero shopkeeper swatted away an armed robber - by threatening him with a can of WASP SPRAY. CCTV footage shows fearless Shiyam Gunawardena, 46, standing up to the masked gunman during the raid on Monday (15/1). The 50-second clip shows the thug - dressed in a black padded jacket and tracksuit bottoms - bursting into Beeston Mini Market, Notts., at 11am. The crook pulls a gun from his pocket, but brave Shiyam can be seen grabbing the spray of Tox from under the counter before the robber flees empty handed.
April 6 Diamond Estates Wines & Spirit Inc :
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* Diamond Estates Wines & Spirit Inc says company will pay $4.4 million to complete acquisition
* Kirkwood Diamond Canada is currently owned by diamond estates' joint venture partner, Kirkwood Brands Ltd
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The upper limit to pay 15 percent special interest on fixed deposits maintained by senior citizens in the licensed commercial banks and the licensed Specialized Banks has been increased up to Rs.1.5 million from the current limit of Rs.1 million with effect from March 01, the Finance Ministry said.
On the instruction of the Minister of Finance Ravi Karunanayake, Treasury Secretary Dr. R.H.S. Samaratunga has informed the Central Bank of Sri Lanka to notify all banks amending the previous circular in this regard.
The present Government, under its 100- day programme, in the Budget – 2015 for the first time introduced a 15% special interest scheme for senior citizens’ fixed deposits up to one million rupees maintained by senior citizens over the age of 60 years.
There is a boil water advisory in effect for New Norway until further notice.
Camrose County issued a release today that a water main break occurred in the early morning hours on Sunday. They said crews were able to isolate the leak and complete flushing before 7 a.m. Sunday, however given the potential for contaminates in the water, Camrose County is advising that a boil water advisory is in effect until further notice.
"This boil water advisory isn't one forced by Alberta Health Services," said assistant manager of Public Works at Camrose County Zach Mazure. "They recommended it, I agree with their recommendation so we put the boil water advisory in place just in case. It's all precautionary, we don't feel there is reason for too much concern, but at the same time it's not something you take lightly."
Mazure says the advisory should not last more than a couple days.
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A father's daughter is dead and her boyfriend is in jail after telling 911 she committed suicide.
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Rani Mukherji recently throw a fairy-themed birthday bash for her daughter Adira as she turned two.
As guess what! it was too much fun with Shahrukh Khan bringing in AbRam with him and Kareena Kapoor Khan's little munchkin Taimur bonding with Karan Johar's twins Yash and Roohi. Of course, the parents too had their share of fun.
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Friday Severe Weather Risk Area
There is an enhanced risk for severe weather in parts of Kansas later in the day on Friday.
According to the National Weather Service, severe storms will be possible late Friday afternoon and especially into Friday night, for locations generally along and northwest of the Kansas Turnpike. The stronger storms will be capable of golf ball size hail, 70 mph winds and heavy rain.
The best chance for hail up to golf ball size will be west of I-135.
The Storm Prediction Center has put a portion of the Midwest, stretching from Texas in Southern Kansas, in an enhanced risk area. The Salina area is just north of the enhanced risk area, in a slight risk area.
Forecasters cannot rule our the possibility of an isolated tornado.
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Emergency services are at the scene of a collision in Littlehampton this morning (Saturday, February 3).
Police say part of the A284 Lyminster is blocked after a collision involving a car and a lorry near to the caravan site at Mill Lane.
Emergency services are clearing the area but motorists are advised to avoid the area.
BGT 2018 kicks off just before it at 7:30pm, which means Britain's Got Talent host Declan Donnelly has to introduce Coronation Street.
Last night, Dec – who is hosting the ITV talent show alone this year following Ant McPartlin's rehab stint – teased the upcoming Phelan drama, but viewers noticed a spectacular blunder.
"Stay tuned to Corrie to find out what happened to Pat Phelan in the butcher's yard, and spoiler alert – he's not mixing cement," he said to the audience.
However, Phelan is currently locked in the backroom of the builder's yard and you don't exactly mix cement at a butcher's yard.
Suffice to say, Britain's Got Talent viewers just wouldn't let it go.
I'm just going to say it: Halloween stresses me the hell out. Sure, I could just throw on a dinosaur onesie and say "screw it," but as a makeup lover, I feel the need to do at least something cool with my face through some magical combination of eyeliner, face paints, and glitter.
But a quick search of YouTube reveals approximately 1.5 million tutorials (seriously), most of which require the skilled, steady hands of either a legit surgeon, or, you know, Rembrandt. So instead of watching a dozen videos, getting completely disheartened, and going as a "sexy cat" for the fourth year in a row, I whittled down the list to the very best of the best Halloween makeup tutorials that won't take you five hours to do.
Khalid has released a new video for his song “OTW” with Ty Dolla $ign and 6lack. The three artists appear as a proto-boy band in the the CALMATIC-directed clip, performing synchronized steps and wearing coordinated outfits in staged alleys and a glossy bedroom. Those scenes are interspersed with clips of young people getting together and recreating a jeans commercial. Watch the video below.
Twitter says it's looking into a custom-made fireplace that was spotted dumped by the side of a road on the outskirts of London.
The company said it made several mock fireplaces for agencies last Christmas — but the fireplace dumped by the side of the road appears to be one that was displayed inside Twitter's London office.
The fireplaces sent out to agencies included the Twitter usernames of each agency, while the flytipped one says "@TwitterUK".
Twitter told Business Insider it's going to get the flytipped fireplace collected "asap."
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Romania's Simona Halep returns the ball to Alison Riske of the US during their women's singles first round match on day four of The Roland Garros 2018 French Open tennis tournament in Paris
Caroline Dolehide of the US returns the ball to compatriot Madison Keys during their women's singles second round match on day four of The Roland Garros 2018 French Open tennis tournament in Paris
Serbia's Dusan Lajovic plays a return to Germany's Alexander Zverev during their men's singles second round match on day four of The Roland Garros 2018 French Open tennis tournament in Paris
Denmark's Caroline Wozniacki plays a forehand return to Spain's Georgina Garcia Perez during their women's singles second round match on day four of The Roland Garros 2018 French Open tennis tournament in Paris
Steven Matz is day-to-day with a non-severe finger strain and will not go on the disabled list, Mets manager Mickey Callaway said before Wednesday night’s game in Atlanta.
Callaway said he is unsure if Matz will miss a start but are hopeful he won’t have to.
Matz left Tuesday night’s start against the Braves in the fourth inning. He said after the game that he hurt himself swinging in the top of the fourth, when the bat flew out of his hand, pushing his middle finger all the way back. Matz doubled shortly after, but the pain soon set in.
“I didn’t feel anything at first,” he said. “It started to throb a little bit out there [on second base]. Then I started to throw a couple pitches and felt it.”
Matz, up until then, had been brilliant, allowing no runs, one hit and two walks, with two strikeouts in his three innings.
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Brussels:-A Belgian court has given six-month suspended jail terms to the mother and father of a baby boy who died after being fed a diet of vegetable milk. They were found guilty of causing the baby’s death unintentionally. The baby, Lucas, weighed just 4.3kg (9.5lb) when he died aged seven months, dehydrated and malnourished. The parents, from Beveren near Antwerp, ran a health food shop and fed him for four months with milk made from oats, buckwheat, rice and quinoa. The mother did not produce breast milk and the baby had refused infant formula.
Lucas died on the way to hospital in Hasselt in June 2014, after a homeopathic doctor had advised the couple to call an ambulance. Vegetable milk lacks the nutrients essential for infants in their first year. The parents said they had resorted to it because they believed Lucas was lactose- or gluten-intolerant. The parents’ lawyer told the court that the mother had been getting up several times a night to feed Lucas - evidence that she had tried to look after him.
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The Oklahoma House speaker's office says state Rep. David Brumbaugh has died. He was 56.
Office spokesman Jason Sutton says in a statement that Brumbaugh's family confirmed he died Saturday evening. The cause of death was not immediately known.
The Republican from Broken Arrow was elected to the House in 2010, and currently served as the chairman of the House Republican Caucus.
According to the House website, Brumbaugh was an Army veteran and an ordained deacon.
Gov. Mary Fallin said on Twitter late Saturday that she was "terribly saddened" by the news.
Brumbaugh recently sponsored a bill that would allow science teachers to teach creationism alongside evolution in the classroom. A House committee passed the measure Thursday.
Brumbaugh was married and had two daughters. Sutton says funeral services are pending.
Ahead of the Classic Wines Auction’s annual Corks & Forks event, MORE’s Molly Riehl gets a taste of one of the wineries that will be there. Alex Fullerton of Fullerton Wines explains what makes his family’s winery “otter-ly” delicious.
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Zimbabwe hosted its first 'Beauty Beyond the Skin' pageant to show the beauty of albinism and help fight stigma and end violence against people living with the skin condition. University of Zimbabwe student Sithembiso Mutukura won the 'Miss Albino' title, after beating out more than 10 contestants.
May 3 Ashford Hospitality Trust Inc:
* Ashford Hospitality Trust announces withdrawal of Felcor Lodging Trust merger proposal and preliminary proxy statement
* Ashford Hospitality Trust - withdrawing preliminary proxy statement and proposed slate of seven independent directors for election to Felcor's board
* Ashford Hospitality- determined there is no cost-effective, actionable path forward toward agreement,withdrawn its non-binding proposal for Felcor
* Ashford Hospitality Trust - "Ashford Trust continues to believe that its offer would have been more attractive to shareholders than RLJ offer"
* Ashford Hospitality Trust Inc - company plans to liquidate its investment in Felcor stock over time Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
If Riz Ahmed ever gets fed up with the whole acting thing, he could well have a future in the world of rap battles.
In the segment above filmed for The Late Late Show, Ahmed and Corden go head-to-head for seven minutes of sweet, insult-trading goodness.
They both get in some good shots, but one particular line from Ahmed — "You look like Matt Damon if he only ate butter" — may well have been the clincher.
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Martin Shkreli, former chief executive officer of Turing Pharmaceuticals LLC, was sentenced to seven years in prison for security fraud. Getty Images
Longtime Merced County Supervisor Deidre Kelsey was injured in a fire at her home in Snelling, Calif., on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017. According to California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, Merced County, battalion chief Mark Pimentel, Kelsey reported the fire in person at the Snelling fire station at about 4 a.m..
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With the UK in the grip of one of the worst flu seasons in recent decades, it’s never been more important to take care of your health to avoid catching the virus.
The number of people dying from influenza in England and Wales has reached the highest level since a devastating flu epidemic hit the UK three years ago.
Aussie flu - the H3N2 strain of the influenza virus - is just one of the several strains circulating in the UK at the moment, and symptoms, described as more severe than normal flu, include an aching body, a dry chesty cough and a sudden fever.
Washing your hands regularly and throwing away tissues quickly are some of the best ways of preventing the virus from spreading.
But for those who are unfortunate enough to have got the virus, what’s the best way to get rid of it?
The powerful bond between man and dog is crucial for survival in the Alaskan wild.
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) – Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson could play for the first time since Nov. 1 on Tuesday against Atlanta.
Thompson has been sidelined with a strained left calf. The team initially said Thompson would be out for up to four weeks, but he said Monday that timeline was inaccurate and that his injury was more serious. Thompson did not divulge any other details about the injury.
Coach Tyronn Lue says Thompson will not start when he returns, meaning Kevin Love will remain at center. Thompson says he’s fine with a reserve role and made it clear he’s willing to do whatever Lue needs.
The Cavaliers have won 14 of 15 and their defense has improved dramatically over the past month.
Thompson says he’ll have the same mindset on the floor as always and “just be myself. Being myself has worked out pretty well for me.”
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Their time is coming. Perhaps as early as December next year, Daniel Ricciardo or Max Verstappen could well find themselves the newly-crowned Formula One world champion.
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The German government has explicitly demanded that Iran abandon its aggressive policy towards Israel, recognize Israel's right to exist and stop all antisemitic and anti-Israeli activity, according to Yisrael Hayom.
The demand was made by German government spokesman Steffen Seibert while European Union foreign ministers met in Brussels on Monday to discuss imposing new sanctions on Iran for its involvement in various conflicts throughout the Middle East and continued development of its missile program.
April 10 Knight Transportation Inc
* Knight Transportation provides revised earnings guidance
* Sees earnings per diluted share will range from $0.16 to $0.18 for its Q1 ended March 31, 2017
* Sees earnings per diluted share will range from $0.24 to $0.27 for its Q2 ending June 30, 2017
* Revenue per loaded mile decreased year over year by approximately 2.4 pct in Q1
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.25 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
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Report: Fight at Practice Leads to Stitches for One Vol Player
According to long-time Knoxville reporter Jimmy Hyams, the rumors about an ugly fight during a Vols’ practice this week were true.
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ISTANBUL: Turkish warplanes hit Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) targets in northern Iraq on Monday and killed 17 of the group's militants, Turkey's armed forces said.
The PKK fighters were believed to be preparing an attack on Turkish border posts from the Hakurk region of northern Iraq, the army said in a written statement.
Three caves and one shelter used by the militants were destroyed in the air strikes, it said.
The PKK, which has been waging an insurgency in southeast Turkey since the 1980s, is designated a terrorist group by Turkey, the United States and the European Union. More than 40,000 people have been killed in the conflict.
(Reporting by Tulay Karadeniz; Writing by Ezgi Erkoyun; Editing by Daren Butler and Gareth Jones)
Nathan Carter will return to play Live at the Marquee Cork this July 1.
It’s been a whirlwind few years for Nathan who has brought a whole new generation of fans of all ages to country music in Ireland.
Last year saw the release of Nathan’s latest album ‘Stayin’ Up All Night’ which triumphed in the Irish charts and Nathan’s new DVD, which was filmed at his sold out show at 3Arena, is now available.
Tickets go on sale this Thursday, December 14 at 9am from Ticketmaster.
The Center City diner needs to vacate its space by the end of August to make way for a new hotel. It may close sooner.
Little Pete’s has a closing date.
The diner, one of only a handful of diners left in Center City, has been told it needs to vacate its 17th Street premises by the end of August. Plans call for the beloved diner to be replaced by a Hyatt Centric hotel. The parking garage on the parcel, as well as a City Nails location and the flower shop Blossom, will also be demolished.
Co-owner John Koutroubas, who owns Little Pete’s with his brother Pete, confirmed the closure date while working the register yesterday. He said the diner may move out earlier than the end of August.
Little Pete’s has been feted by many local media outlets, and even has celebrity fans in the way of former Mayor Michael Nutter and comedian/writer John Hodgman.
The 24-hour diner has been on 17th Street in Center City since 1978. A second Little Pete’s location, at 2401 Pennsylvania Avenue, remains open.
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Good Morning Ballymena is a free friendly telephone service for adults aged 60 and above who may feel lonely who just want a regular friendly voice to talk to or simply just to listen to them or share a laugh or joke with. There is also a befriending service where members will be taken to the hospital or appointment or just visited in their home.
United Parcel Service (UPS) anticipates continued growth in the global express cargo market in 2018 and believes investment in its air services will pay off handsomely. “It’s apparent that [UPS Airlines is] an area where we want to invest as much as we can, as often as we can, because it does bring return very quickly to the bottom line,” UPS CFO Richard Peretz told analysts. UPS reported a 2017 net profit $4.9 billion, up 43.1% over net income of $3.4 billion in 2016, on ...
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* Reg-ForFarmers n.v.: ForFarmers initiates announced share buy-back programme of its own shares
* On 26 April 2017, annual general meeting of shareholders authorised ForFarmers n.v. ("ForFarmers") to initiate a programme to repurchase its own shares
* Will repurchase its own shares for a period of 18 months for (a) an amount between 40 million euros and 60 million euros ($43.65 million and $65.48 million) Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9163 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
Shivani Poddar completed her graduation from Hindu College where she consistently topped her batch for all 3 years and did an MBA from Faculty of Management Studies, Delhi where she was among the top 5 per cent of her class and represented the college and won many National level competitions.
After graduating from FMS, she was a part of the leadership program at Hindustan Unilever and specialized in the Commercial and Supply Chain function.
She has also worked with Avendus Capital as a part of the Investment Banking team.
At FabAlley, she has been responsible for setting up sourcing and manufacturing processes, financial systems, and fully integrated supply chain techniques, thereby, spearheading the company’s growth to become a world class fashion brand.
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Mainz defender Abdou Diallo is a summer transfer target for Arsenal, according to the Daily Telegraph.
The Gunners are reportedly watching Diallo closely, with the 21-year-old French starlet having seemingly jumped ahead of West Bromwich Albion’s Jonny Evans as they plan to strengthen their central defensive options.
France Under-21 centre-back Diallo started his career at Monaco. After a loan spell in Belgium with Zulte Waregem, he joined Mainz for €5m last summer.
His composed displays have caught the attention of Arsenal scouts.
Diallo signed a five-year contract when he joined Mainz, so he is tied to them until June 2022.
The report suggests that, with the next manager likely to have less influence over transfer policy than Arsene Wenger currently does, the Gunners could press ahead with an attempt to sign Diallo even before the new boss is appointed.
Summer recruitment planning is set to run in tandem with the process to recruit Wenger’s successor.
This Bike Ride Is Absolutely Incredible
There's nothing quite like peddling through the petals of the Keukenhof tulip fields in Amsterdam.
A Memphis woman is behind bars accused of medicaid fraud.
Tennessee Bureau of Investigations arrested Tara Brown for defrauding TennCare. TBI investigated the 29 year old woman and uncovered enough evidence to get a grand jury indictment.
TennCare is the state medicaid program for Tennessee.
Brown was book on a $10,000 bond.
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The Internship
Starring Vince Vaughn Owen Wilson Rose Byrne Aasif Mandvi Max Minghella Josh Brener
Two downsized salesmen trying to reboot their obsolete careers defy the odds by talking their way into a coveted internship at Google.
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An anonymous reader shares an article: It starts out like this: I was homeless. I was fired yesterday. I was walking home. I took an Uber. Someone stopped me on the street. My boss told me not to take a chance on anyone over 50, but I hired him anyway. It was Elon Musk. LinkedIn has become overrun with these types of inspirational tales posted as long status updates. They're characterized by their short sentences and read like E.E. Cummings poems recited from memory by Tony Robbins. They're usually between 15 to 25 lines long, always double spaced. They start with a hook in the first couple sentences that entices the reader to click the "see more" link that's displayed on LinkedIn posts that are longer than three lines. Some refer to this type of post as "the LinkedIn haiku" others call it "broetry" and it has completely cannibalized the LinkedIn newsfeed.
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SCOTT TOWNSHIP -- More than two dozen animals were rescued from a home Friday night in Lackawanna County.
Authorities found 20 dogs, a snake, a lizard, a ferret and a hedgehog in the home in Scott Township.
The animals were all taken to Griffin Pond Animal Shelter near Clarks Summit.
Workers believe the homeowners were trying to turn the house into a kennel.
They say application documents were found in the residence.
"We have a lot of dogs we need to find emergency foster care for and permanent adoptions, so we have a lot of great dogs that came in from this unfortunate situation that are extremely friendly and loveable," said Jess Farrell, Interim Executive Director.
So far no word if the homeowners will face charges in Lackawanna County.
9 secrets of Liverpool's parks and gardens
The city has a wealth of green spaces – but how many of these hidden stories did you know about?
The City of Dubuque Health Services Department is seeking information regarding a dog involved in a biting incident that occurred on April 13, 2017 at approximately 5:30 PM in the intersection of Pickett St and Henion St. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Health Services Department at 589-4185 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. or the Law Enforcement Center at 589-4415 after hours or on the weekend.
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Director General for Europe-US Office of Iran's Trade Promotion Organization of Iran Behrouz Olfat said on Monday that the 12th Iran-Uzbekistan Joint Economic Commission meeting is to be held in April.
Representatives from different state-run and private sectors are to participate in the event, he said.
Participants are to demonstrate their latest products or services in transportation, custom house, banking, investment, sport, tourism, culture, standard, industry and telecommunications, he said.
The meeting is to be held during April 9-10 in Tehran during which a number of economic contracts will be signed between the two parties.
The volume of trade exchanges between Iran and Uzbekistan stands at $99 million.
Montgomery County's Latest Emergency Dispatches Did you just hear a siren? It could be the police, emergency medical service personnel, or fire companies being dispatched by Montgomery County's Department of Public Safety. See its incident list here in real time.
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Against all odds, the Foxes are still kicking in the Champions League. And after the first legs, they have more of a heartbeat than some of the other blue-bloods of the competition. Losing 1-0 to Atletico in Spain isn’t the end of the world, and Leicester boast a 100 percent record at the KP Stadium in the Champions League.
Leicester responded well under Craig Shakespeare winning six straight after the managerial change, but they’re winless in their last three matches in all competitions. Reversing that trend when Atletico come to town won’t be easy, but it’s not unthinkable. They’ve already proven they can rally with a bounceback victory to knock out Sevilla last round.
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Where French President Macron Stands On The Iran Nuclear Deal NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Joseph Bahout, a member of French President Macron's delegation. Bahout is a Middle East expert, and talks about Macron's agenda regarding the Iranian nuclear deal and Syria during his visit with President Trump.
Stores that emptied out and became zombie stores in zombie malls, or the Toys ‘R’ Us stores in bad areas with zero hopes of finding another retail tenant, etc. – they’re not being counted as “vacant” retail space because they’re no longer being marketed as retail space, and the square footage of that retail space disappears from the vacant retail space stats.
https://wolfstreet.com/2018/07/03/why-vacant-stores-zombie-malls-are-much-bigger-than-mall-vacancy-rates-indicate/
911 down in several cities in Northeast Ohio (Source: Raycom Media)
The Emergency Callworks Systems that receives the emergency phone calls for the Cities of Bedford, Bedford Heights, Garfield Heights, and Maple Heights has been restored after being down for hours Saturday.
The following cities can now receive phone calls via the Police, Fire or 911 phone numbers.
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*Well here’s a messy situation playing out right in front of us on “Real Housewives of Atlanta.”
If you missed it, on Sunday night’s episode, Phaedra Parks and Porsha Williams threw out hints that Kandi Burruss is having sex with Porsha’s best bud, Shamea Morton. Or, as it was bluntly said, they’re “f*ckin’!” And if you’re wondering what Todd, Kandi’s hiusband, has to say about the situation, he’s said to be part of the action, too.
Shamea, who often appears on “RHOA,” went to social media to respond, saying she’s been hurt by the accusations:
“When someone you consider a best friend will cosign a lie about you …it gives you a new definition of friendship! #hurt #girlcode”
Kandi also took to social media to deny the charge:
@THEKYDD_EST1988 i shouldn’t have said that stuff on camera but I never lied. She just sat up there & made up some shit about me. — Kandi Burruss (@Kandi) January 2, 2017
@RHOAReporter no we are not. That was some bs. — Kandi Burruss (@Kandi) January 2, 2017
ALMATY, June 15 (Reuters) - One man has died from burns in a wildfire caused by a discarded part of the Russian booster rocket launched on Wednesday from the Baikonur cosmodrome, Kazakhstan's emergency situations committee said.
Another man, who along with the dead man had been collecting the rocket debris on the steppe in central Kazakhstan, has been hospitalised after also suffering burns, it said in a statement on Thursday, without naming the men.
An uncrewed Russian Progress cargo ship blasted off towards the International Space Station on Wednesday. During the launch, parts - or stages - of the booster rocket separate and fall, with some landing in Kazakhstan, where Baikonur itself is located.
Russia leases the launch facility from the Central Asian ex-Soviet republic. (Reporting by Olzhas Auyezov; Editing by Gareth Jones)
Austin Authorities Say They're Investigating 'Serial Bomber' After Fourth Explosion Over the weekend there was a fourth bombing in Austin, Texas. Authorities say this latest incident was caused by tripwire and showed a "different level of skill."
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NT$3.5 stamp: “The Golden Cock Proclaiming Joy” is the theme of this stamp. The cock call at dawn heralds the new day; spring marks the beginning of the New Year.
NT$13 stamp: An Exuberance of Joyous Celebrations. Being a homonym of the word for “auspiciousness” (ji), the word for “rooster” (ji) expresses the wish that the New Year will bring an abundance of the riches of life.
NT$12 souvenir sheet: A pair of roosters and an auspicious Chinese ruyi knot depict the rooster as auspicious and express a wish for peace in all things, complete satisfaction and lasting happiness.
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NEW YORK (AP) — James Comey's "A Higher Loyalty" had a very big opening week.
Flatiron Books announced Tuesday that sales topped 600,000 copies, a number that includes print, audio and e-books. The former FBI director's memoir has been one of the year's most anticipated releases. It includes his accounts of investigating Hillary Clinton's emails and of his awkward encounters with President Donald Trump.
Comey, fired by Trump a year ago, has likened the president to a crime boss who values personal loyalty over service to the country. Published April 17, "A Higher Loyalty" is the hottest political book since Michael Wolff's million-selling "Fire and Fury," which came out in January.
Both books were published by imprints of Macmillan.
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Steve Bruce was visibly distraught having watched his Aston Villa side slip to their fourth defeat on the spin against play-off chasing Barnsley.
Villa have now lost seven of their last eight matches and are desperately struggling to break free from their 2017 slump.
Adam Armstrong’s penalty and Tom Bradshaw’s brace presented Barnsley with yet another win away from home in what is turning out to be an outstanding season back at Championship level.
Listen to Steve Bruce's verdict following the Barnsley defeat below...
Villa, on the other hand, are now looking over their shoulder agonisingly rather than upwards and will be keen to secure 50 points sooner rather than later.
A tough match at Newcastle United awaits them in front of the dreaded Sky cameras on Monday night.
Prosecutors say doctor's prescriptions caused woman's death
CASPER, Wyo. (AP) — Prosecutors say an Arizona woman died from a former Casper doctor's prescription of a drug cocktail of two opioids, a muscle relaxant and anti-anxiety medication.
Dr. Shakeel Kahn is accused of illegally selling anti-anxiety and pain-relieving drug prescriptions to patients in six states.
The Casper Star-Tribune reports that Jessica Burch filled prescriptions signed by Kahn two days before her death. Federal prosecutors also say the doctor's wife, Lyn Kahn, altered Burch's medical records after she died.
Lyn Kahn and three others face charges as co-conspirators.
Prosecutors did not give a hometown for Burch but the Mohave County Medical Examiner's Office in Lake Havasu City said a woman by the same name died in 2015 from an overdose involving multiple drugs.
Shakeel Kahn's case is on hold while he seeks access to frozen funds to pay for his defense.
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FILE - In this June 8, 2017, file photo, New Orleans Saints linebackers coach Mike Nolan walks on the field during NFL football practice in Metairie, La. Nolan, who has been coaching in the NFL since 1987, is in his first year as New Orleans’ linebackers coach. He is trying to help improve a Saints defense that ranked 27th last season. Gerald Herbert, File AP Photo
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Second Saturday Artist Reception-Larry Farkas, Joan Hoss and Tom Clark
Saturday, June 10, 2017
6:00 pm - 9:00pm
Meet the artists and enjoy refreshments at the opening reception for Lemon Street Gallery member artists Tom Clark - piccasiette artist, Joan Hoss - jewelry designer and Larry Farkas - painter. This exhibit in the Brick Gallery runs from May 31 - June 25, 2017. Regular gallery hours are Wednesday 11-6pm, Thursday 11-8pm, Friday and Saturday 11-6pm and Sunday 11-4pm.
Price: Free
SAO PAULO, April 3 Brazilian miner Vale SA said on Monday that 260,000 tonnes of fine iron ore on a South Korean ship that sank in the South Atlantic had been insured.
Vale said in an email that the cargo, which belonged to the Brazilian miner, was bound for China for storage and blending when the ship operated by South Korea's Polaris Shipping, Stellar Daisy, sank off Uruguay's coast.
Vale said the cargo had been stowed in accordance with international norms. (Reporting by Roberto Samora; Writing by Brad Haynes; Editing by Daniel Flynn)
NEW YORK (AP) — Producers of the Broadway show “Groundhog Day” said the musical will open Monday night with star Andy Karl once again leading the cast despite having to miss the previous show after tweaking his knee.
Karl hurt himself during a preview performance Friday, forcing the cancellation of Saturday’s matinee. An understudy filled in for him at the Friday-night performance. The show, at the August Wilson Theatre, doesn’t run on Sundays.
“Groundhog Day” is based on the much-loved 1993 movie about a jaded weatherman forced to live the same day over, with Karl starring in the Bill Murray role of Phil Connors, a part Karl originated in London and won an Olivier Award as best actor in a musical.
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky officials say researchers will experiment with a riverbed bubbler and sound system as an environmentally friendly way to block the spread of an invasive fish.
The Kentucky Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet says the technology will be tested below Barkley Dam in western Kentucky.
The agency says the Asian carp is a concern throughout the Mississippi River basin, including the Tennessee River, which forms Kentucky Lake, and the Cumberland River, which forms Lake Barkley.
The European technology was originally designed to steer migrating salmon back into main river channels. The agency says the Bio-Acoustic Fish Fence creates a curtain of bubbles, which, along with a powerful sound signal, produces a “wall of sound” underwater.
The cabinet says anglers who fish in parts of the lock canal may be affected.
A 41-year-old man had his bail varied at Banbridge Magistrates Court last Thursday to allow him to visit his mother in the town.
Robert Foster, Hillhead Gardens, Banbridge, is charged with possession of cannabis on October 19 last year, having the drug with intent to supply and being concerned in the supply of cannabis.
The court heard that he was released on High Court bail on March 28 and a condition is that he is now allowed in Banbridge.
A police officer said it would be feared Foster would engage in further activity if he was allowed into Banbridge.
District Judge Liam McNally, after reading a letter handed in by Foster’s solicitor, said he was going to allow him to visit on one day a week.
And he warned the defendant that if was in Banbridge outside those hours it would be a breach of his bail.
The case against Foster was adjourned until May 4.
Wedgewood will defend the visiting net Saturday against the Kings.
Wedgewood dropped Thursday's contest against the Stars, allowing three goals on 24 shots to worsen his record on the campaign to 4-8-4 overall. His performance on the road has been even worse, sporting a 1-4-4 mark with a 3.55 GAA and .902 save percentage. Fortunately for him, he faces a Kings club that averages just 2.67 goals per game (24th in NHL) at home this season, giving him a chance to potentially improve on his ratios.
Prepare for the final mission. Watch the OFFICIAL TRAILER for the final season of The Americans. Premieres 3/28 on FX.
WILLIAMS, Ariz. (AP) - Two orphaned bear cubs have been placed in the care of a wildlife rescue park near the Grand Canyon after their mother was euthanized.
The wildlife park Bearizona in Williams said Wednesday the 4-month-old black bears were rescued from a treetop in Arizona's White Mountains. The cubs were so small a climber was able to lower them to safety in a backpack.
The park says the Arizona Game and Fish Department was forced to euthanize the cubs' mother after twice removing her from a residential area in the town of Pinetop-Lakeside.
Bearizona says the animal had been drawn to the neighborhood after a woman there began feeding it daily. A day after the bear was put down, authorities reportedly learned it was the mother of the two cubs.
THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) started on Monday an investigation to verify reports of the sale of substandard rebar in Central Luzon.
In a mobile message replying to a question on his proposed response to the steel industry’s request for an investigation, Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon M. Lopez said the agency started the probe yesterday.
The call for an “immediate” audit was made by the Philippine Iron and Steel Institute (PISI), an industry association, which said its own investigation consisted of random purchases from hardware stores in the region. It said the rebar it purchased failed to meet Philippine National Standards.
The group found faults like underweight products and diameters that did not meet PNS specifications.
The steel industry group also urged the DTI to charge manufacturers and hardware store owners for the distribution of substandard rebar. — Janina C. Lim
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A Vatican tribunal investigating charges of sexual abuse against Archbishop Anthony Apuron of Agana, Guam, heard testimony in San Francisco in March, Pacific Daily News has reported. Cardinal Raymond Burke, who heads the tribunal traveled to Guam earlier in the year to hear testimony.
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May's travails and the end of the Anglo-Chinese golden era
The prime minister went to China this week on a mission to make the case for "Global Britain". At home the colleagues Theresa May left behind argued about Brexit, appeared to undermine the civil service and trashed their own economic forecasts. With the FT's Geoff Dyer, Laura Hughes, James Kynge and Jim Pickard. Presented by Jonathan Derbyshire. Produced by Janina Conboye.
Carolina Beach may be getting a new restaurant that is part of a chain founded in 1964.
According to a Town of Carolina Beach weekly update, Huddle House has submitted plans to build a restaurant at 109 Hamlet Avenue.
There are 14 Huddle House restaurants in North Carolina, according to the Huddle House website. The family friendly restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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Garo Paylan, member of Grand National Assembly of Turkey for Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP), on his Twitter account referred to the declaration of Donald Trump that the US will recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
“Ruling “Justice and Development” party has recognized Jerusalem as the capital of Israel before Trump. Now those who are responsible for the party will try to distract the attention of the public with their cheap actions from their illegal actions,” wrote Paylan presenting the “Mavi Marmara” agreement between the authorities of Turkey and Israel, where is mentioned that the agreement will be signed between Ankara and Jerusalem. Here Jerusalem is considered as a capital such as Ankara.
CRANBERRY, Pa. (AP) – Teen clothing retailer rue21 is closing about one-third of its stores nationwide as it focuses more on its online business.
The privately held company is shuttering nearly 400 stores, leaving it more than 700 stores in 48 states.
The company is based in Cranberry, north of Pittsburgh. In a Facebook post , it called the decision to close the stores “difficult but necessary.” Like many brick-and-mortar retailers, it has been battling declining mall traffic amid strong competition online.
The company didn’t say how soon the stores will close, though its website is promoting store-closing sales.
Al Franken joins long list of lawmakers ousted by scandal
Al Franken joins long list of lawmakers ousted by scandal
WASHINGTON — Sen. Al Franken of Minnesota announced last week that he will resign in the face of multiple allegations of sexual misconduct. He joins a long list of lawmakers ousted by scandal:
From goofy clown story to goofy clown family story. Get a FIRST LOOK at the all-new season of Baskets. Premieres 1/23 on FX.
Season both sides of the brisket with mustard powder, ancho chili powder, paprika, salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
Heat a tablespoon of olive oil roasting pan or large frying pan, over medium heat. Place the brisket in the pan and brown both sides. Approximately 4-5 minutes per side. Remove the brisket from pan and set aside.
Put your slow cooker in the sear mode and heat some olive oil. Add the onion, garlic and thyme until the onion has softened. Approximately 15 minutes.
Stir in the beef broth, Coca-Cola, red wine, tomato sauce and thyme. Add the brisket, fat side up.
Place the slow-cooker on low for 6-8 hours.
Remove from slow cooker and wait 15 minutes before carving or shredding.
Garnish with parsley.
WALTHAM, Mass. — Celtics coach Brad Stevens says Isaiah Thomas plans to play in Game 2 Tuesday night against the Chicago Bulls, then head to Washington state to be with his family and help complete funeral arrangements for his sister.
Thomas attended the team's film session and short walk-through Monday, but did not speak with the media. Stevens says that after services for Thomas' sister, the star guard intends to rejoin the team Friday for Game 3 in Chicago. The coach adds that all plans are subject to change depending on how Thomas feels.
Chyna Thomas died early Saturday in a one-car accident outside Tacoma, Washington. No funeral date is set, and Stevens says the Celtics organization hopes to attend.
Boston lost the opener of the seven-game series 106-102 on Monday.
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DRIVERS face delays during roadworks on the M62 and M1 in West Yorkshire this week.
Highways England said the eastbound carriageway of the M62 from junction 30 for Wakefield/Rothwell to junction 31 for Castleford/Normanton will be fully closed overnight for four nights from Wednesday March 21.
The eastbound M62 carriageway will be fully closed overnight from junction 31 to junction 32 for Pontefract on Sunday March 25.
The westbound M62 carriageway will be fully closed overnight from junction 31 to junction 30 every night this week up to and including Friday.
The closures, which are for resurfacing work, will take place between 8pm and 6am. Drivers will be able to follow clearly signed diversion routes.
And The northbound entry slip road to the M1 at junction 40 for Ossett will be closed between 8pm on Wednesday and 6am on Thursday for technology work. The northbound exit slip road at junction 41 of the M1 will be fully closed from 8pm tonight (Tuesday March 20) until 6am on Wednesday.
Four elephants have died from cyanide poisoning in Zimbabwe as poachers take advantage of a dry spell to contaminate remaining water sources.
Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority spokesman Tinashe Farawo says rangers discovered the carcasses in Hwange National Park on Jan. 25.
He says their ivory was missing.
The spokesman says poachers are increasingly turning to poison instead of using their noisy rifles as police and park rangers increase joint patrols.
Farawo says poachers also are injecting cyanide into oranges and pumpkins, which are favorites of elephants.
The southern African nation teems with elephants and other wildlife but has battled poachers for years.
Farawo says 53 elephants died from cyanide poisoning last year, lower than in previous years when hundreds of elephants died.
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US comedian Kevin Hart is set to return to the UK this summer as he is taking his brand new stand up show on the road.
His last tour sold out venues across the world, making him the first ever comedian to sell out NFL stadiums in America - and it looks like he is hugely popular this side of the pond too.
As well as his stand up routine, Hart has gained a legion of fans thanks to blockbuster movies including Ride Along, Get Hard and his latest release of Jumanji: Welcome to to the jungle.
And, while he may have missed Liverpool off his list of cities he is visiting while he is in the UK this summer, he will be performing four nights at the Manchester Arena - which is just a 30 minute drive for Scousers.
He will be playing at the venue on August 28, 30, 31 and September 2.
Tickets go on sale today at 10am and can be bought here.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Paradox Interactive Ab (Publ)
* Paradox Interactive CFO Andras Vajlok has decided to step down and a process to recruit his successor has been initiated.
* Paradox Interactive says Andras will remain with company until a successor has been recruited and a thorough transition has taken place Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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* Says HCG plans to acquire a majority stake in Cancer Care Kenya
* CDC, development finance institution of UK government, will make acquisition, and MP Shah hospital will participate in deal
* N. Adamali, founder of CCK, will retain shareholding in company post acquisition and will continue his association Source text: bit.ly/2mOX39S Further company coverage:
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- After losing to the Golden State Warriors in five games in the 2017 NBA Finals, the Cleveland Cavaliers had two clear choices:
1. Come back with the same basic team anchored by LeBron James, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love.
2. Trade either Love or Irving, with Love the most likely to go.
But Irving's trade request and his obvious campaign to get out of Cleveland has changed the landscape.
Trading Irving gives the Cavs a player more likely to bring a good return than Love.
One rumor has the Cavs sending Irving to the Detroit Pistons for a deal involving Pistons center Andre Drummond.
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The aircraft for the prime minister and the president is to enter service this summer, equipped with a missile defense system. ► ◄ Last Briefs
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – Women who work at the state Capitol have told women who have power at the state Capitol that sexual harassment and maybe even assault happen there.
So Monday, many of those women announced a series of bills dealing with the issue in myriad ways.
One bill would expand sexual harassment protections. Another would create a task force for college campuses. A third would ban taxpayer money being used for settlements and another would name names of abusers; there would be no more nondisclosure agreements to keep everything hidden.
“No more secret lists shared among our interns and staffers here at the Capitol about which legislators to avoid taking the elevator with, no more wink-wink jokes about which officials are the worst serial harassers,” Rep. Leanne Krueger-Braneky (D-Delaware) said. “Daylight is coming for everyone.”
The big question: will leadership in the House and Senate, which is male-dominated, move the bills pushed by the women of the legislature?
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Firefighters from Bettsville, Bascom and Old Fort stand by as the remains of a mobile home fire on County Road 30 rekindles Sunday evening. Rebecca Greenwald, who lived in the trailer owned by Adam Cornett, said she and her four teenage boys awoke to frozen pipes Sunday morning and were using a space heater to unthaw them when fire erupted at 2:22 p.m. Bascom EMS and Seneca County Sheriff’s Department also responded to the scene. The home was a complete loss and American Red Cross was called in to assist the family.
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Just added, to an already exciting weekend, Clinton Raceway will host a Pineridge Chicken BBQ following the races, in conjunction with the Kinsmen and Kinette's Pluckin'Fest activities on Sunday, July 8.
The day, that begins with the 5 km Healthy Heart Hustle and the Firefighters’ Breakfast, continues on with 10 live harness races at 1:30 p.m. and a ‘Day at the Races’ Fundraiser for the Huron Heat Female Hockey Association.
The group will have a trackside BBQ, 50/50, silent auction and bake sale during the afternoon festivities. Ontario Sires Stakes will be in town with divisions of three-year-old filly trotters and Clinton Raceway's richest race, the $60,000 Kin Pace will cap off the afternoon of live harness racing.
Following the races, a Pineridge Chicken BBQ will be served under the Grandstand from 4-5:30 p.m. for $20. Tickets are available at Clinton Raceway and $6 from each ticket will go to the Huron Heat.
Liam Messam has announced Saturday's clash with the British and Irish Lions will be his last in the Maori All Blacks jersey.
The loose forward with connections to Ngati Maniapoto says the timing is right with his curtain-call taking place on home soil in front of whanau and friends.
"I'm an old man now bro," he said.
"One of the guys in this team, the young bucks, he's bloody 22 - I'm 11 years older than him!"
Messam has earned 12 caps for the Maori All Blacks and was the recipient of the prestigious Tom French Memorial Trophy for Maori Player of the Year in 2013.
He's also captained the side.
People are seen evacuated by Syrian forces from eastern Ghouta in Saqba, Syria, March 18, 2018. SANA/Handout via REUTERS
Ahliman Zeinalov, an Azerbaijani citizen who was released early from prison where he served a sentence for drug crimes, was sent back to his home country at the end of January 2018, the daily Postimees reports, cites LETA/BNS.
On Jan. 5 the Viru county court decided to release him from prison and to send him to Azerbaijan where his family lives, Postimees reported, quoting the rus.err.ee news portal of the public broadcaster ERR. Zeinalov owned several restaurants in Tallinn.
Zeinalov was detained in Estonia on Dec. 3, 2007. On the next day he was taken into custody as suspect in organizing a large-scale drug business. In 2010 the Harju county court sentenced him to prison for 14 years and six months.
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A man, known to local police as a homeless person, was found dead at about 11 a.m. on Tuesday afternoon, June 13, in San Clemente near Linda Lane and lifeguard tower No. 6 on the beach.
The man’s name and age have not yet been released by authorities.
Orange County Sheriff’s Department deputies said the cause of death has not yet been determined, but they said that foul play was very unlikely to be involved. The Orange County Coroner’s Office will investigate the cause, and the man’s body is in the office’s custody.
We will provide more information when it becomes available.
A serial asbestos waste dumper has become the first person in NSW to be jailed under tough anti-dumping legislation.
Dib Hanna was on Thursday sentenced to three years in prison, with a non-parole period of two years and three months, in the NSW Land and Environment Court after he pleaded guilty to one charge of illegal transport of waste and four counts of illegal dumping of waste.
Hanna is the first person to be jailed as a "repeat waste offender" under anti-dumping legislation introduced by the NSW government in 2014, Environment Minister Gabrielle Upton said in a statement.
The Outback Bowl from Tampa Florida is today with the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Florida Gators. Airtime is 10 a-m today on KFJB and the kick off is at noon. No noon news or programing today during the noon hour. The last regular newscast will be at 9:30 a-m. The Hawks are hungry to win a bowl game.
Mashup maestro Jonatan Timson, aka Twitter user @LeftAtLondon, went viral over the weekend after posting a pretty unexpected track combining the words from D.R.A.M.'s hit "Broccoli" and the melody from Metro Station's Myspace-era, pop-punk classic "Shake It." And the weirdest part is that the two tunes turn out to be strangely in-sync, not to mention undeniably addictive, as Timson himself demonstrates via ample headbobbing and mumbled ad-lib interjections. So good, in fact, that both D.R.A.M. and Metro Station RTed the video, with Metro Station even adding a little note saying it's "way better than the original."
This is way better than the original Shake It https://t.co/Tug2aNXhvq
— Metro Station (@metrostation) December 30, 2016
Watch Timson's masterwork for yourself below.
just made a mashup of Metro Stations "Shake It" & DRAM+Yachty's "Broccoli." I took a sleeping pill 30 minutes ago I should b knocked tf out pic.twitter.com/S9gmjOkLPG
— Jonatan Timson (@LeftAtLondon) December 30, 2016
Serie A giants Juventus have reportedly identified their ways of signing Ronaldo from under the noses of Manchester United this summer. Rumors have linked Juventus with a move for Ronaldo, who starred for Portugal in the ongoing FIFA World Cup. He scored four times in the tournament but could not help the side go past the Round of 16 of the competition.Il Messegero claim that Juventus have identified the strategy to sign Ronaldo from Real Madrid.It is said that Exor, the holding company of the Agnellis, would be fundamental in helping Juventus sign the Portuguese star. With Ronaldo demanding a wage of 30 million euros a season, the newspaper states that 50 percent of Ronaldo's wages will be covered by the family business.Ronaldo's signing could be financed by the sales of Daniele Rugani and Gonzalo Higuain.Kaustubh Pandey(@Kaus_Pandey17)
Ed Willes, Paul Chapman and JJ Adams sat down in luxurious comfort at the La-Z-Boy gallery in Coquitlam to record their Super Bowl podcast.
They talk about the game itself, who are the key players, how the Eagles could end up as champions and how the game will unfold.
The lads then talk about Tom Brady: Ed thinks he may be the greatest football player of all time, while Paul wonders, if the Pats lose, how a player with three championship losses on his resumé can be considered the GOAT.
During this period JJ mostly ate snacks.
JJ ponders whether it’s Bill Belichick or Brady who is the true genius driving the Patriots dynasty.
Prop bets, the halftime show, Janet Jackson and the best part of Super Bowl Sunday enter the discussion.
The boys then finish the podcast with some Canucks chat: How much difference does a healthy Bo Horvat make? And Ed puts Brock Boeser’s performance at the All-Star Game into perspective.
× Getting to Yes, And… | Charlan Nemeth, UC Berkeley – “In Defense of Troublemakers”
Kelly cooks up trouble with professor Charlan Nemeth whose new book looks at the virtues of the outliers and misfits.
Attorney general raises concerns about Edwards Medicaid plan
BATON ROUGE- Attorney General Jeff Landry's office is raising "concerns" about whether Gov. John Bel Edwards can legally sidestep lawmakers to enact $15 billion in Louisiana Medicaid contracts through an emergency process.
The guidance issued to lawmakers by the GOP attorney general suggests that if the Democratic governor's administration continues services for 1.5 million Medicaid patients by invoking the emergency statute, the contracts could be declared "null and void."
The health department decided to use the emergency approach to retain five managed-care companies for 23 months beyond their current deals' expiration after House Republicans on the Legislature's joint budget committee twice blocked the contract extensions.
The Edwards administration is relying on a state law that allows for emergency contracting when an imminent threat to public health, welfare or safety exists.
Parts of the Ojibway Prairie Complex in Windsor and Point Pelee National Park went up in flames Monday.
Prescribed burns at the two locations help promote robust growth and combat invasive species.
About 19 hectares of the city-owned property at the Spring Garden Natural Area near the Ojibway Nature Centre were burned to help keep the ecosystem healthy.
Parks Canada also conducted a controlled burn at Point Pelee National Park in order to help maintain the savannah, which about 25 per cent of the park’s endangered species need to survive.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve is raising its benchmark interest rate for the third time in six months, providing its latest vote of confidence in a slow-growing but durable economy. The Fed also announced plans to start gradually paring its bond holdings later this year, which could cause long-term rates to rise.
The increase in the short-term rate by a quarter-point to a still-low range of 1 percent to 1.25 percent could lead to higher borrowing costs for consumers and businesses and slightly better returns for savers.
The central bank chose to raise rates again despite an economic slowdown at the start of 2017, which it predicts will prove temporary. It foresees one additional rate hike this year, unchanged from its previous forecast. It gave no hint of when that might occur.
Jan 02, Colombo: Sri Lanka's President Maithripala Sirisena Monday launched the government's "Vision for a Sustainable Era", the national program of building a sustainable country, where everybody will share its dividends. Speaking at the ceremony held at the Presidential Secretariat with the participation of Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, government ministers and members of parliament, President Sirisena said everyone needs to work unitedly with the spirit of brotherhood as well as with discipline to build the country, but not for those who are in power to aim to retain it and those who are out of power to regain it.
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Edmonton Fire Rescue said an early morning blaze in the city’s southwest that extensively damaged two homes was caused by a cigarette butt that had been tossed into a backyard planter.
Firefighters were called to the home on Melrose Crescent in the Macewan neighbourhood after 2:30 a.m. Wednesday.
Crews arrived minutes later to find the fire burning in two homes.
A total of six people, five from one of the homes, and one from the other, evacuated. An Edmonton Fire Rescue spokesperson said three people were seen by paramedics at the scene, but there were no serious injuries.
The fire was deemed to be under control before 4 a.m., and investigators were on the scene within the hour.
A total of five houses were damaged, two sustained extensive damage, while another three sustained heat damage as a result of the fire.
Edmonton Fire said heavy equipment has been ordered to tear down one of the two homes.
Investigators have determined the fire was caused by a cigarette butt that was left in a backyard planter.
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) -- The world's last male northern white rhino has died. This according to a Monday night alert.
The rhino, named "Sudan" died of age-related complications. Two female northern white rhinos are all that are left of the subspecies of white rhinoceros.
BREAKING: The world's last male northern white rhino, Sudan, has died after 'age-related complications' — The Associated Press (@AP) March 20, 2018
Little information is known about Sudan's death at this time. 10News will continue to update.
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Clergy and Faith Leaders to Lead Prayer Vigil and News Conference in Response to the Shooting of Congressman Scalise and Others Today Contact: Rev. Patrick Mahoney, 540-538-4741
WASHINGTON, June 14, 2017 /Christian Newswire/ -- A news conference and prayer vigil will be held outside of Congressman Scalise's office today at the Rayburn House Office Building at 1:00 p.m.
Faith leaders including Rev. Dr. Rob Schenck, President of the National Clergy Council and Rev. Patrick Mahoney (Church on the Hill), to encourage people to pray and seek God for healing and to ensure that violence has no place in our American political life.
For more information: Rev. Patrick Mahoney, 540-538-4741, Pastor of Church on the Hill and Director of the Christian Defense Coalition.
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The All Pakistan Music Conference (APMC) organised its monthly classical music concert at Open Air Theatre, Bagh-e-Jinnah here on Sunday.
Renowned classical singers like Ustad Shafqat Salamat Ali Khan, Faheem Mazhar, Nadeem Riaz Khan, Ghulam Abbas and Muhammad Hanif performed different ‘raag, raagnies and thumry’ on the occasion.
Senator Pervaiz Rashid and a large number of classical music lovers attended the concert.
PARIS (AP) — Former French president Sarkozy quizzed over allegations he received illegal financing from Libya, says judicial source.
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CRANSTON, R.I. (WPRI) – Cranston police are seeking the public’s help in tracking down a registered sex offender.
Police discovered earlier this year that, Christopher Holland, 29, is no longer living at the address where he is registered as a level two sex offender.
Holland never notified the police department that he was moving, according to police.
Police issued an arrest warrant back in Feburary for Holland. He is described as a white male with blonde hair.
Anyone who knows Holland’s whereabouts should contact Cranston Police at (401) 942-2211.
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If you save a lot of posts using Instagram’s bookmarking feature you’ve probably lamented the fact that those bookmarked posts just pile up into an unorganized list. Today, Instagram announced that it’s rolling out a means to actually organize those posts.
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Police: Child, mother strangled to death in Atlanta suburbs
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. - A man faces charges of felony murder and aggravated assault after police say he choked a woman and her 2-year-old son at a home in suburban Atlanta.
Gwinnett County Police spokeswoman Cpl. Michele Pihera says the homeowner called 911 around 11 p.m. Sunday and said his son had choked the pair. Police arrested 32-year-old Brandon Williams at a gas station a short time later.
The toddler died soon after the attack and his mother, 30-year-old Natalie Nation, died Monday morning at a hospital.
Pihera says there were no family ties between Williams and the woman, who was renting a room at the home. Police say the homeowner was working outside on a car during the attack.
Williams was being held without bond. It's unclear if he has an attorney.
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Matt’s 13-year-old daughter Vivian recently discovered that the school of her dreams – the Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts in Dallas, Texas – has an acceptance criterion of which she wasn’t aware.That is, applicants discovered to have unpaused a game of Mario Kart while their opponent is out of the room cannot be accepted to the school. Of course, the letter was a prank on Vivian courtesy of dad Matt, who accused his daughter of the above crime.Needless to say, Vivian received the real letter immediately afterwards, and some great news awaited, as seen in the video. Credit: Matt Bull via Storyful
The Somalia-based terrorist group al-Shabab has banned single-use plastic bags because of the threat they pose to the environment.
Radio Andalus, the radio station run by the extremist group, broadcast news of the ban, saying discarded plastic bags "pose a serious threat to the well-being of humans and animals alike."
The group also banned the logging of native trees.
Mohamed Abu Abdalla, the group's governor for southern Somalia, said details of how the plan would be implemented would be announced later.
Plastic bags join a long list of outlawed items in al-Shabab-controlled areas, including western music, movies, satellite dishes and humanitarian agencies.
The al-Qaida-linked group has been pushing to impose the Saudi-inspired Wahhabi version of Islam in Somalia. It has imposed a strict version of Sharia in areas under its control.
Resident of Guam attended a "People for Peace" rally in Hagatna today. Tensions have soared in the past week as Trump warned North Korea it would face 'fire and fury' if it attacked the US.
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US President Donald Trump on Tuesday called on North Korea to abandon its nuclear program, when pressed about his definition of “denuclearization” ahead of an expected summit with the North’s leader Kim Jong Un.
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“It means they get rid of their nukes — very simple,” Trump told a joint press conference with French President Emmanuel Macron.
“It would be very easy for me to make a simple deal and claim victory. I don’t want to do that. I want them to get rid of their nukes.”
Kim has said he is willing to discuss “denuclearization” with Trump, but Pyongyang consistently defines the term as “denuclearization of the Korean peninsula” – code for the removal of America’s military presence in the South.
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It couldn’t happen here, surely? For many British horror fans, that’s the only consoling thought offered by The Purge, the film franchise set in a dystopian USA where all crime is legal - and actively encouraged - for one night a year.
The Purge’s creator, James DeMonaco, has called it “a metaphor for America’s obsession with guns and violence”, and there is indeed something quintessentially American about the idea. In a new prequel, The First Purge, the NRA-backed group behind this grim social experiment call themselves the New Founding Fathers of America.
But trawl back through the darker side of British folk traditions, and you can find similar moments of ritualised mayhem; a festival when...
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - Both north and southbound lanes union avenue were closed after Kern County Sheriff's deputies found the body of a man outside an internet cafe.
KCSO got a call about shots fired around 2 a.m. near south Union Avenue and Fairview Road.
The victim was found in the front of the building.
The victim hasn't yet been identified but been described as a white man between 19 and 25 years old.
According to KCSO there is no suspect information at this time. They found multiple shell casings in the roadway.
About an hour ago investigators served a search warrant to the casino located at 5610 S Union Avenue hoping to get more information as they believe the death to be connected to the casino in some way.
KCSO detained four people from the inside of the casino for questioning. No arrests have been made.
Early voting for the West Virginia primary begins tomorrow and runs through May 5th. Hours at the Kanawha County Voter Registration Office will be 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The state’s primary is scheduled for May 8th.
Hexagon may struggle to find a strategic fit for its many-sided industrial-technology empire.
The acquisitive Swedish group has made moves toward putting itself up for sale, according to The Wall Street Journal. The shares rose 13% Wednesday morning after the company said it “regularly evaluates various opportunities to optimize the company’s positioning and shareholder value.” It now has an enterprise value of more than $19...
Source: city-cost.com It is full of stress in our daily life. We can not avoid the stress. What we can do is to manage the stress. The first thing to manage the stress is the proper sleeping at night. Everyday at least 6 hours sleep can improve the stress relieve. Then take shower or soaking bath with warm water. Eat healthy food is another way to reduce the stress. We can also create our own hobby to spend time and relax. Finally, to listen good music and to have some spiritual activities can reduce the stress. …continue reading
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and his U.S. counterpart Mike Pompeo spoke by phone on Wednesday and discussed the conflicts in Syria and Ukraine, the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
Lavrov and Pompeo agreed on the need to overcome differences in relations between Moscow and Washington, the ministry said.
Several agreements were signed in 2016 with Wanfang Oman Company, the main investor in the City. The agreements include the development of about 1,172 hectares of land at SEZAD.
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2017 UTME: 62,140 Candidates Will Re-Write JAMB On July 1st
JAMB has fixed 1st July for 62,140 Candidates to Rewrite the 2017 UTME. The previous results of these candidates have therefore been cancelled. This was confirmed by The registrar of JAMB, Ishaq Oloyede, at a press briefing after the board’s management meeting in Abuja. The 62,140 candidates to rewrite the exam include 57,646 candidates in …
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The world number two lit up the Stadium hole during round one of the Waste Management Phoenix Open
WATCH: Jon ‘RAHMBO’ Rahm Dons Bandana For Stadium Hole Birdie
They say golf needs personalities and Jon Rahm may be the breath of fresh air this game needs.
The colourful Spaniard is quickly becoming one of the world’s biggest golfing stars, and he lit up the Stadium 16th hole during round one of the Farmers Insurance Open.
Related: Rickie Fowler pays tribute to late young fan during Phoenix Open
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Playing with Phil Mickelson, the world number two hit it close on 16 before donning a ‘RAHMBO’ bandana to make a much-celebrated birdie.
Lefty, who played first, also stuck it close and made a 2.
The four-time winner is now up to world number two and is in good position at TPC Scottsdale after an opening round of four-under-par.
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The Discovery Space is looking for donations that can be sold as part of a yard sale being held from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday at the museum’s new location N. Atherton Street. Phoebe Sheehan Centre Daily Times, file
The Department of Finance and Administration said Tuesday the state ended the fiscal year with nearly $5.5 billion in net available revenue. That’s $146.2 million higher than the previous fiscal year and $41.7 million above forecast.
The department says the surplus is due to sustained growth in individual income tax collections and lower-than-expected deductions from gross revenue. Sales tax collections for the fiscal year were $79.5 million higher than the previous fiscal year but $1.4 million below forecast. Arkansas’ fiscal year ended on Saturday.
The state’s net revenue in June totaled $557.9 million, which was $13.8 million below the same month last year and $2.5 million below forecast.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Police say R&B singer Trey Songz has been arrested on suspicion of felony domestic violence for punching a woman at a Los Angeles party.
LAPD spokesman Officer Drake Madison says Songz, whose real name is Tremaine Neverson, turned himself in at a Hollywood police station Monday morning.
Jail records show the 33-year-old was released about two hours later on $50,000 bail.
Andrea Buera said at a news conference last week that she was the woman Songz had assaulted. Buera said he punched her repeatedly because he was upset she was talking to another man at a party Feb. 18.
Songz attorney Shawn Chapman Holley did not immediately respond to messages seeking comment.
Songz tweeted Monday that he was being lied about and falsely accused for someone else’s personal gain.
Arrests
1/31 at 9:04 p.m. Gail Roberts, 43, of Hill Street, was arrested by Officer Joseph Burke on Hill Street on a charge of assault.
2/6 at 1:49 a.m. Jeffrey Taplin, 48, of Dutton Hill Road, Gray, was arrested by Officer Antonio Ridge on Gray Road on a charge of operating under the influence.
Summonses
No criminal summonses were reported from Jan. 30 to Feb. 5.
Fire calls
2/2 at 5:13 p.m. Accident on Interstate 95 in Gray.
2/2 at 5:56 p.m. Accident on Interstate 95 in Gray.
2/7 at 2:50 p.m. Accident on Skillin Road.
2/8 at 12:42 p.m. Building fire on Ledge Road.
2/8 at 4:08 p.m. Smoke detector activation on Winterberry Court.
2/8 at 8:58 p.m. Public service on Hedgerow Drive.
EMS
Cumberland emergency medical services responded to five calls from Feb. 2-8.
A car was stolen and armed thieves hit three businesses in an early-morning robbery spree today (13 June.)
Here’s how it played out; a car was reported stolen from a residence on Denham Thompson way early this morning.
It’s a red 1998 Honda Civic with the license plate 147-523.
Police say if this car is spotted anywhere contact them immediately.
It is believed armed robbers used that same car to travel to the Esso in Industrial Park, Dorcy Drive.
That’s where police said around 4 this morning two masked men entered the gas station brandishing firearms and took money from the register before escaping in the red car. About forty minutes later police received another report of a robbery this time roughly five miles away at the Esso on Shamrock Road.
Police believe those same robbers entered the building and made off with a quantity of cash.
A third man was seen in the vehicle in this instance.
No shots were fired in either incident and there were no injuries.
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WASHINGTON — Former FBI Director James Comey has scorned the memo that was released by House Republicans after being declassified by President Donald Trump, saying it doesn't add up to much.
His assessment on Twitter was: "That's it?"
Comey called the memo "dishonest and misleading" and not worth the damage it's done to public trust in U.S. intelligence agencies.
After being declassified by Trump, the memo was released Friday by House Republicans. It claims the FBI abused its surveillance powers in the Russia investigation.
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A pedestrian was hit by a car and killed on Knight Arnold Road.
The accident happened at Castleman Street.
First responders are on the scene and crime scene tape has been put up, blocking the street.
Avoid the area if you can.
MARTINSBURG, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania State Police trooper who was slain on duty will be laid to rest this week.
Twenty-three-year-old Trooper Landon Weaver was shot and killed while responding to a domestic complaint Friday night in Huntingdon County, in central Pennsylvania. State police shot and killed the suspect in Weaver’s death after an overnight manhunt.
Weaver graduated from the police academy last summer and was assigned to the Huntingdon barracks. Gov. Tom Wolf plans to visit the barracks Monday afternoon.
The John K. Bolger Funeral Home says there will be a visitation Wednesday at the Jaffa Shrine Center in Altoona. Weaver’s funeral will be Thursday at the Jaffa Shrine Center. He’ll be buried at Fairview Cemetery in Martinsburg.
Weaver was the 97th member of the Pennsylvania State Police to be killed in the line of duty.
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Downtown hotel tycoon Derek Stevens has landed an exclusive six-year sponsorship deal for his D Las Vegas to be the official downtown sponsor of our new Vegas Golden Knights ice hockey team.
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The NAACP is calling the four bombings that have hit Austin in less than three weeks acts of domestic terrorism.
In a statement Monday, NAACP President Derrick Johnson said, “We are asking our membership to be vigilant and to pay attention to anything out of the ordinary in their communities and avoiding picking up any unexpected packages left at their homes.”
The group noted that the first two package bombs “murdered two African Americans” and that the next two injured a Hispanic woman and “two Caucasian males.” The first bombing occurred March 2 and the most recent happened Sunday night.
NAACP Austin President Nelson Linder said in a statement, “This is a time for us to communicate” regarding “any type of strange behavior in our neighborhoods.”
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(AP) – Attorney General Jeff Sessions is defending his deputy in the face of criticism from the president. Sessions broke from prepared remarks in a speech Friday on human trafficking. He praised Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein as well as the department’s No. 3 official, Rachel Brand.
Sessions says both are experienced lawyers and “represent the kind of quality and leadership that we want in the department.” That’s a departure from President Donald Trump, who was asked Friday whether he has confidence in Rosenstein. Trump said, “You figure that one out.”
The criticism stems from a newly declassified GOP memo alleging the FBI abused surveillance powers in its investigation into possible cooperation between Russia and the Trump campaign. Trump said, “A lot of people should be ashamed of themselves.”
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Briggs & Stratton Corp:
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* BRIGGS & STRATTON CORP - BRIGGS & STRATTON FINANCED TRANSACTION FROM CASH ON HAND
* BRIGGS & STRATTON CORP - EXPECTS THAT ACQUISITION WILL NOT HAVE A MATERIAL EFFECT ON FISCAL 2018 EARNINGS OR CASH FLOWS
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NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) - Namibian media say an elephant trampled and killed an Argentine who was in a group of hunters tracking a herd of elephants.
The Namibia Press Agency said the hunter, identified as 46-year-old Jose Monzalvez, was killed on Saturday afternoon in a private wildlife area 70 kilometers (43 miles) northwest of the small town of Kalkfeld.
The agency said Monzalvez, who worked for an oil company, was with another Argentine and three Namibians when he was killed. It says one of the elephants charged before the group was able to find a spot to aim and shoot.
The report says Monzalvez had a hunting permit with him and that relatives have been informed of his death.
In a far reaching critique of the footwear, author Nina Burleigh derided the “female consorts of the Leader of the Free World”, claiming they “do not set foot in public without first moulding their arches into the supra-natural curve that Mattel toy designers once devised for Barbie’s plastic feet”.
She added: “Besides indicating athletic superiority, the stiletto pump serves another purpose, summed up in shoe designer Louboutin’s comment, 'The core of my work is dedicated not to pleasing women but to pleasing men'."
The two women are currently cementing their roles within the Trump administration, with Ivanka working within the White House to advise her father.
And while Melania Trump has not taken a prominent position in the political sphere, she has served as a secret weapon in international diplomacy – recently holding a conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the G20 summit.
TEMPERANCEVILLE, Va. - Several people are seriously injured after a crash Wednesday morning in Accomack County.
According to Virginia State Police, just before 8 a.m. troopers responded to a two-vehicle collision on Route 13 near the intersection of Temperanceville Road. Police say a 48-year-old woman from Pleasantville, New Jersey, was headed southbound on Route 13 when she crossed over the center line and was hit by 79-year-old Joe Bernard of Greenbush, Virginia, in a pickup truck.
The New Jersey woman and three children who were in the car were taken to PRMC. Police say one of the children had to be flown from the scene.
According to police, serious injuries were reported in the crash, but all are expected to recover. Police add that neither speed nor alcohol was a factor in the crash.
Route 13 was closed until just after 9 a.m. as a result of the crash.
Tourists at Hoi An ancient town (Photo: VNA)
– The central province of Quang Nam targets to welcome over 5 million visitors in 2017, said a local tourism official.According to Director of the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism Dinh Hai, tens of thousands of domestic and foreign tourists visited the province in the first days of 2017.The province has organised numerous cultural and art programmes, including traditional folk games, folk singing, a street food festival and Flashmob dancing to welcome first international tourists to Hoi An ancient town, including those from Spain, Australia, the Republic of Korea, the US, Japan, and Russia.Other destinations, such as My Son Sanctuary - another UNESCO-recognised cultural heritage, the Vietnam Heroic Mothers monuments and trade villages also received crowds of holidaymakers in the first days of the New Year.-VNA
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Wednesday on MSNBC’s “Hardball” author and radio host Michael Eric Dyson said President Donald Trump is a “bigot in chief” who “unleashed” horrendous viewpoints, like actress Roseanne Barr’s racist remark about former Obama adviser Valerie Jarrett.
Dyson said, “We’ve got a bigot-in-chief and racist in residence. That is what it is. He has unleashed some of the most horrendous viewpoints in this country. He said ‘look, it’s okay, come out of the closet, stand up and speak and tell the world what you believe and you will be defended by political bluster.’ And notice in his tweet, he said nothing about the horrendous statement that Roseanne Barr herself admitted was unforgivable. He said nothing about that.”
He added, “He wants to have it both ways. He wants to certify and validate the quiet bigots afraid to stand up and speak out, and at the same time, he wants to get at the other side for its bigotry and for its dumping on him.”
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Police are trying to identify a trio of young men who may have plundered from two neighborhoods in North Stafford this week. Sheriff's spokeswoman M.C. Morris Moncure said a number of vehicles and garages were broken into, and two vehicles were stolen.
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That's the debate on promoting women's rights outside the EU finished.
Finally tonight MEPs will discuss reports on the EU’s youth strategy and efficiency standards for certain electrical products.
However that's where we leave our live coverage for this evening.
MEPs will be back tomorrow for the final day of this week's plenary sitting. The day will start at 08.00 BST with a debate on the use of zero-hours contracts.
KNOXVILLE (WATE) – A Broadway actress took time from her busy schedule Tuesday to speak to some theater students at her alma mater – Bearden High School in Knoxville.
Stephanie Benn is touring with the show “Chicago.” She graduated from Bearden in 2000 and wen ton to earn a bachelor’s degree in theater and dance from the University of Tennessee.
She was heavily involved in the theater program and Bearden and came back to share her knowledge and experiences with current students.
“It was very important to me today to make sure they know [to] trust your gifts, how you’ve developed them, trust what you bring to them, and know that the right door, when it’s time, will open up for you,” she said.
“She is willing to help anyone on their journey. She is an outstanding artist, but also has an outstanding heart that goes along with that,” said teacher Leann Dickson.
Benn will be performing in “Chicago” this Saturday and Sunday at the Tennessee Theatre.
A New York State Trooper will shed his badge and lace up his gi as the USA representative in an annual fight.
It's easy to get too confident when you have a collection of awards at home that was earned through bouts in mixed martial arts fights. Plus Joe Indelicato was pretty confident 11 years ago as he was training through the police academy and was approached by one of his mentors to spar.
"In the academy, I beat someone who was 275, and I was 145 pounds, so it gave me a false sense of security," said Indelicato who'd had previous experience with wrestling and boxing. "There was an actual fighter, so he asked me to get to get together o mornings and we sparred and I realized I wasn't good at anything, I was really horrible." This 145 pounder treated me like I was a 5-year old child." He laughed.
"The new training style for the New York State Police academy is more MMA-oriented, more functional," Indelicato said
April 21 The following are the top stories in the Financial Times. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Headlines
* Farage rules out 8th attempt to stand for parliament. on.ft.com/2pX6XDm
* Carney adviser joins exodus of women from Bank of England. on.ft.com/2pWmWSm
* Policeman killed in central Paris terrorism attack. on.ft.com/2pXgHNP
Overview
* Former UKIP leader Nigel Farage said he will not be standing in Britain's 2017 election, in an opinion piece for the Daily Telegraph.
* The director for communications at Bank of England, Jenny Scott, has left the bank according to an internal memo sent to the bank's staff on Wednesday.
* A French policeman was shot dead and two others were wounded in central Paris on Thursday night in an attack carried out days before presidential elections and quickly claimed by the Islamic State group.
(Compiled by Parikshit Mishra in Bengluru; Editing by Sandra Maler)
A researcher from the University of Guelph has won a $200,000 prize from a Dutch science organization.
Paul Hebert, a professor at the university, will be receiving the Dr. A.H. Heineken Prize for Environmental Sciences from the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences — the first Canadian to receive the award since they were established in 1990.
Hebert will be receiving a prize worth US$200,000 for his work with DNA bar coding — technology that allows researchers identify animal and plant species using small amounts of genetic material.
The University of Guelph professor is also the scientific director of the International Barcode of Life project, which has seen researchers from 25 countries assigning DNA bar codes to millions of specimens. The database currently contains records for 600,000 species and is used by nearly 25,000 researchers around the world.
You may be tempted to go on a spree as your money situation improves over the next few months but don’t get carried away. Pluto in the wealth area of your chart means you should give more thought to your long-term finances. In other words, start saving.
March 28 User Local Inc:
* Says its stock will begin trading on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) Mothers on March 30, 2017, under the symbol "3984"
* In its initial public offering, the company will offer a total of 405,000 common shares, comprised of newly issued 205,000 shares and privately held 200,000 shares
* Says the nominal offering price as of filing date of Registration Statement is 2,860 yen per share with total offering amount will be 1.16 billion yen, and the fixed offering price will be announced at later date
* Daiwa Securities Co Ltd, Mizuho Securities Co Ltd, SMBC Nikko Securities Inc and SBI Securities Co Ltd will be the underwriters for this offer
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COMMENTATOR 1: Here how is Harry Kane. Deep breath. England take the lead. Kane on target once more.
COMMENTATOR 2: And he continues to deliver. First, he earns it. He's the one that's trying to drift into that back post. Sánchez topples him over. Then he sends Ospina the wrong way.
Straight down the heart. Captain Kane again. The pressure when players are trying to get in your head.
And to stay focused, to put that ball down, step up for your country when penalties have been an issue for England. They have not been for this man. Not in this tournament.
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Labas won't get his Maddux. But he's on the mound with 1 out and 2 runners on here in the 9th.
Mainieri giving him a chance to finish this one out. #LSU
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DETROIT — The PGA Tour is returning to the Detroit area after a 10-year absence.
Detroit-based Quicken Loans has signed an agreement to host a new PGA Tour event in the Motor City starting next year. Still to be determined is the name of the tournament and when it will be played, though it likely would be two weeks after the U.S. Open.
The tour said Wednesday that the tournament is expected to be held at Detroit Golf Club, a Donald Ross design.
As part of the deal, the company will retain its title sponsorship of the Quicken Loans National this summer, the tournament outside Washington that is run by the Tiger Woods Foundation.
Michigan had the Buick Open from 1958 through 2009, a tournament that Woods won three times.
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A recent visit to Guam by Jaroslav Olsa Jr., the Czech Republic’s ambassador in Manila, highlighted historical ties between his country and Guam. During his visit to Guam in September, Olsa paid visits to both the Guam Visitors Bureau, who have since entertained the possibility of developing a new market plan in the Czech Republic, and the University of Guam’s Micronesia Area Research Center, who welcomed the opportunity to add documents to their archive.
An avid historian, Olsa brought records pertaining to two Czech figures from Guam’s history — the . . .
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St. Xavier middie Charles Williams gets his stick up for the ball against Kilbourne during their Division I state semifinal at Roger Glass Stadium in Dayton Wednesday, May 30, 2018. E.L. Hubbard for the Enquirer
The anniversary of the nation being founded is on September 9, but events are set to be held throughout the year to mark the occasion.
In a style that is typical for the hermit kingdom, the posters feature images of peasants waving banners and of workers posing heroically.
They also display members of North Korea’s armed forces on the offensive, with missiles as the backdrop.
The release of the posters has come as Kim Jong-un in his New Year address emphasised that North Korea has no intention of giving up its nuclear weapons.
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Ivana Trump, President Donald Trump’s ex-wife, says she was offered the chance to become US ambassador to the Czech Republic but turned it down in order to protect her globetrotting “perfect life”.
Mr Trump’s first wife was raised in communist Czechoslovakia and married the property mogul in 1977.
"I was just offered to be the American ambassador to Czech Republic - and Donald told me. He said, 'Ivana, if you want it, I give it to you,’” Mrs Trump, 68, said in an interview with CBS to be broadcast on Sunday.
However, she said she valued her freedom too much to accept.
“OK, why would I go and say bye-bye to Miami in the winter, bye-bye to Saint-Tropez in the summer and bye-bye to spring and fall in New York? I have a perfect life,” she added.
Veteran actress Rekha along with Maharashtra Governor C. Vidyasagar Rao will honour Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan with the Yash Chopra Memorial Award in Mumbai later this month.
The fourth edition of the event, which commemorates the late filmmaker Yash Chopra by honouring excellence in various spheres of cinema like acting and music, will be held on February 25, the organisers said in a statement.
Shah Rukh has been part of the Hindi film industry for over two decades and has worked in films like Darr, Dil To Pagal Hai, Veer-Zaara and Jab Tak Hai Jaan, helmed by Chopra.
The award jury comprised of Pamela Chopra, widow of Yash Chopra, and Bollywood luminaries like Hema Malini, Boney Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, Simi Garewal and Padmini Kolhapure.
Free-agent righty Colby Lewis bid adieu to the Rangers organization in a statement to reporters, including Anthony Andro (Twitter link). Though he has still yet to sign, it seems that there’s now no possibility of a reunion with Texas. Lewis, 37, did not suggest that he’s planning to retire, though he has yet to find a roster spot with camps opening around the league. The veteran right-hander posted a solid 3.71 ERA in 116 2/3 innings last season, but he struggled upon returning from a lat strain that sidelined him for nearly two months. Beyond that, ERA alternatives like FIP, xFIP and SIERA all felt he was fortunate to get through the season with that 3.71 mark, as he posted an abnormally low BABIP while his strikeout, walk and home-run rates each trended in the wrong direction.
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It’s Valentine’s Day, and love is in the air- literally! A couple got engaged on a Southwest Airlines flight over Missouri, and the flight attendants and other passengers became willing participants in a celebratory walk down the isle. While they didn’t go ahead and officially tie the knot right there on the plane, they were able to celebrate their decision to do so when the flight attendant started singing them a sweet song to honor their love!
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Claire's, the mall chain that has pierced the ears of millions of teens, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.The company said Monday that its stores will remain open as it restructures its debt.It's just the latest retailer to seek bankruptcy protection, close stores or go out of business entirely. Toys R Us announced last week that it would close or sell all its stores after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last year.Claire's said Monday it is "confident" it will emerge from bankruptcy protection in September, having reduced its debt by nearly $2 billion. It said it can compete with the shift to online shopping, arguing that its "iconic ear piercing services are unmatched and cannot be replicated online."Claire's, based in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, said it has pierced more than 100 million ears since it began offering the service 40 years ago. The company was founded in the 1960s.
NOVI SAD, Serbia, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Hungary’s OTP Bank is ready to acquire another bank in Serbia if an opportunity emerges, OTP Group Chief Executive Sandor Csanyi said on Monday.
OTP bank, which has been active in Serbia since 2005, in August bought the Serbian arm of National Bank of Greece, Vojvodjanska banka, raising its market share to six percent.
“If there is appropriate bank in Serbian market we are ready to buy it,” Csanyi told reporters. (Reporting by Ivana Sekularac; editing by Jason Neely)
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German authorities say there were 169 violent offenses against homes for asylum-seekers last year, almost as many as in 2015, though the figures sank as the year progressed.
The Federal Criminal Police Office said Tuesday that the number of violent offenses compared with 177 the previous years.
In all, authorities counted 994 offenses against asylum shelters in 2016, a little below the previous year’s 1,031. The police office said that most of them had a far-right motive.
Justice Minister Heiko Maas wrote on Twitter that the figures were “deeply shameful.”
Germany saw a huge influx of asylum-seekers and other migrants in late 2015 and early 2016. That tailed off about a year ago, and the number of crimes targeting asylum homes declined over the course of the year.
CNBC's Kayla Tausche speaks with White House Director of Legislative Affairs Marc Short about the White House calling on Congress for spending rescissions legislation and rolling back Dodd-Frank.
Fortune Restaurant (2945 S. 108th St.) is a rare bird: A Chinese restaurant with real Chinese dishes, not just those ubiquitous and ultimately uninteresting Chinese American staples to be found elsewhere.
Indeed, they have a totally separate menu dedicated to the real McCoy, and I can’t emphasize it strongly enough that this is the menu to choose for your repast.
Here you’ll find such as jellyfish, essence of fish soup with diced chicken, deep-fried pork intestines, sautéed and sliced squid, preserved mustard pickles and pork noodle soup and a Buddhist-style vegetable stew.
Just two days after he came back from a toe injury that kept him out of the Jazz lineup for a month, after earlier missing several games with a thumb injury, Utah guard George Hill was injured again in Saturday night's 91-86 win over Phoenix. This time it was a lacerated lip that required 18 stitches along with a concussion that will cause him to miss the first game of Utah's five-game road trip back East as he goes through the NBA's concussion protocol.
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GREENVILLE, R.I. (WLNE) — It is time to say goodbye to Benny’s.
The last store location on Putnam Pike in Greenville is set to close at 5 p.m. Monday. It has been in business for 93 years.
29 Benny’s properties are being sold to the Carpionato Group. The company plans to transform the sites into retail stores and restaurants.
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Cloudy with a 60 per cent chance of showers with a high of 16 C and the low of 9 C.
Cyclists
The wind is from the southeast at 20 km/hr gusting to 40 km/hr late this morning.
Bridge and Tunnel
Ambassador Bridge: 10 minute wait for cars and trucks going to the U.S.
Blue Water Bridge: 10 minute wait for trucks going to the U.S.
Windsor-Detroit Tunnel: No delays reported.
Gas
Gas is selling from $1.13 to $1.36 per litre in Windsor.
The Dollar
The Canadian dollar closed at 78 cents U.S. The market opens at 9:30 a.m.
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Frank Trapper/Corbis via Getty ImagesCondolences to Gloria Estefan: her mother, Gloria Fajardo, has died. She was 88.
On Facebook Tuesday evening, Gloria wrote, “Tonight at 8:19 pm we lost my dearest mother.” She added that when her “incomparable” mom passed, she was “filled with peace and surrounded by her daughters, grandchildren, sons-in-law, niece, the three girls who cared for her with so much affection, family and her closest friends.”
Gloria says she believes that her mom passed at 8:19 p.m. because her grandmother Consuelo died 32 years ago on August 19 …read more
MINNEAPOLIS — Snoop Dogg's Super Bowl week has been almost as busy as that of the Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots players who'll be competing.
He headlined BET's Super Bowl Gospel Celebration and debuted music from his upcoming gospel album on Thursday. He held a screening for his new Netflix series, "Coach Snoop," on Friday. And he will work as the DJ of Playboy's Big Game Weekend Party on Saturday in Minneapolis, where the game is being played on Sunday.
Snoop Dogg is so popular that NFL icon Deion Sanders was extra excited when he saw him at Friday's event.
Gardai seized small quantities of drugs while searching a house in Clogheen and two houses in Cahir over the past week.
A Cahir Garda Station spokesman reported that an estimated €200 of cannabis was found in the search of a premises occupied by three people in Clogheen last Friday, February 10. About €100 worth of cannabis and medication tablets were seized in the search of two homes at Barnora, Cahir last Wednesday, February 8.
He said a file on the two cases is now being prepared for submission to the Director of Public Prosecutions.
Adam Levine is opening up about life with two young kids.
The Voice coach and his wife, supermodel Behati Prinsloo, are parents to 1-year-old daughter Dusty Rose Levine and 2-month-old baby girl Gio Grace Levine. The couple just welcomed baby Gio back in February, making them officially a family of four. 17 months earlier, Prinsloo gave birth to the couple's first child, Dusty Rose, in Sept. 2016.
So how is the family of four doing these days?
"Mine are so fresh out the box, mine don't do that much yet," Levine told E! News' Justin Sylvester on Monday. "I think that for me it's like, be a parent every single chance you get."
Susannah and Calen discuss the Galaxy's scoring issues, and how they are going to fix them. They also take a look around the league from New England's big win at home to Seattle's rise towards the top of the Western Conference.
Alexander Okere, Benin The new Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Mr. Kabiru Adjoto, has accused his predecessor, Dr. Justin Okonoboh, of desecrating the state parliament by running the House as a private affair. Adjoto explained, “But we discovered that for selfish reasons, the ex-Speaker would adjourn the House, possibly, because the wife is […]
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Armenia's acting prime minister, Karen Karapetyan, called on the president meet with the opposition after previous talks planned for Wednesday were cancelled.
YEREVAN: Armenia's acting prime minister, Karen Karapetyan, called on the president meet with the opposition after previous talks planned for Wednesday were cancelled.
"Being concerned by the current situation ... I'm calling on president to organise the meeting ... with the participation of parliamentary and non-parliamentary political forces," Karapetyan said in a statement posted on his website.
Talks were initially planned for Wednesday after the resignation of prime minister Serzh Sarksyan on Monday following almost two weeks of street protests that plunged the impoverished ex-Soviet republic into political crisis.
(Reporting by Hasmik Mkrtchyan; Writing by Margarita Antidze; Editing by Robin Pomeroy)
KUALA LUMPUR: The Royal Malaysian Air Force has reported that it has lost contact with a Hawk 108 fighter jet which is believed to have gone missing north of Kuantan near the Pahang-Terengganu border.
The RMAF said in a statement on Thursday (Jun 15) that contact was lost at 11.30am after the aircraft took off from the Kuantan airbase.
"The aircraft took off from the Kuantan airbase at 11am and we lost contact at 11.30am," it said.
The RMAF has launched a search and rescue operation.
Defence Minister Hishammuddin Hussein, in a Twitter message, expressed concern over the incident and prayed for the safety of the pilots.
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Gar are so ugly their reputation suffers whenever they swim within view of piers, shorelines or anchored boats. People see gar and make two assumptions: they taste awful and they're up to no good.
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Yeah I agree Sally, I had a different feeling about rugby after 2009 and then seeing the team we had in 2011 and 2012 our side was as good as it gets in SL, up there with any of the top sides that have won things. 2011 the amount of points we scored and we just hammered everyone more so than Cas have this season, and getting to both finals in 2012; that certainly was “peak Wire”. The thing is Leeds had a side just as good at the same time and had that GF winning experience.
From there everything tailed off and bar one year (last year), where we overachieved, we’ve gone backwards since and it’s quite sad to see that the one thing we were all chasing seems so far away again now.
I feel like it’s as far away as it was when Cullen was coach and I look at our team now compared to 2011 and 2012 and you can see why. Bar Ratchford Atkins Currie Clark and Hill you could replace the whole rest of our squad with any average SL player and the odd 30+ year old Aussie and we wouldn’t be any worse off.
Pro golfer opens up about his father's death So powerful. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://ftw.usatoday.com/2017/02/billy-hurley-father-death-pro-golfer-players-tribune/ Back in 2015, PGA Tour player Billy Hurley III walked into a crowded press room for the hardest news conference of his life.
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A judge has thrown out two of The Daily Telegraph's arguments it was using in its defence.
Familiarity with the course saw Koh Dengshan take a one-shot lead in the Tan Teck Kee-sponsored SPGA Golf Series 2017 at Raffles Country Club's Palm course yesterday.
Koh, a Raffles Country Club pro, shot a six-under 66 to lead from Johnson Poh (67) and Quincy Quek (68) .
National golfer Joshua Ho has an eight-shot lead in the amateur section of the three-day event. - GODFREY ROBERT
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Australian captain Steve Smith has revealed the change that made him into the superstar batsman he is today.
MORE: Australia make shock changes to Sydney Test XI
Speaking prior to the fifth Test against Pakistan at the SCG, Smith explained the decision to shelve his spin bowling allowed for a rapid development of his batting skills.
The 27-year-old also described the development of his distinctive movement while batting - that occurs just prior to the ball being bowled.
Watch Smith's interview in the video above.
Writer Anthony Horowitz has said he does not understand why theatres give out free tickets to critics reviewing their shows.
He said: "As a board member of the Old Vic I don’t know why we give these people free tickets on the first night. Yes of course it might get four or five stars and that sort of helps us, but when they don’t and when they come in and are horrible about somebody’s work that just makes me angry.”
This week we're asking: Do you think it is right that theatres give critics free review tickets?
The snow will be moving in from the north-west, sweeping slowly but surely to the south-east in the coming night. It will probably fall on a frozen surface, which can trigger dangerous situations for those venturing out by foot or using other ways of transport.
It may just be sleet in some areas like the western provinces, but if it is snow, it is not clear how long it will stay. The further away from the coast and the higher up, the longer the snow can remain, but it is expected to melt away during the course of the day. Positive temperatures are expected later on, climbing to a maximum of 5 degrees Celsius (41 Fahrenheit). The situation is different for the Belgian Ardennes, where the snow should create a white carpet.
Cool sea air will see maximum temperatures around 5 Celsius later during the week.
AUSTINTOWN — Police arrested a woman for possession of heroin early Monday morning after responding to a domestic dispute, according to a report.
The parents of Jessica Raisky, 22, of Youngstown, called police when she showed up at her house just after midnight on Monday. Raisky's parents have custody of her daughter, and they warned officers she may have a firearm or heroin.
Raisky consented to a search of her vehicle and officers reportedly found a .22-caliber rifle in the spare tire compartment that had a damaged serial number. Officers also found alcohol, four pills, a burnt glass pipe, a scale with white powder on it and small amount of heroin, according to the report.
Raisky was charged with felony possession of drugs, improper handling of a firearm, two counts of drug paraphernalia and cited for an open container.
The Longview Police Street Crimes Unit was busy again last week, wrapping up ongoing investigations with raids and arrests in two separate locations. On the 9th of this month, a search warrant was served at 22 Heritage Place in Longview, where detectives claim to have found meth, heroin, guns, ammunition, drug paraphernalia, and other materials used in the drug trade. Two people were arrested in this operation; Ryan James Wixon, 32, is charged with possession of meth and possession of heroin, felon in possession of a gun, and possession of drugs with intent to deliver. Alicia Marie Reed, 25, is also charged with possession of meth and possession of heroin, possession with intent to deliver and tampering with evidence. The “intent to deliver” charges also have school zone enhancements. Reed’s bail is set at $20,000, while Wixon is being held on bail of $75,000.
March 29 SIG
* Further to the announcement made on 14 March 2017, SIG confirms that Meinie Oldersma will join SIG on 3 April 2017 and will be appointed a Director of the board and Group Chief Executive with effect from that date.
* Mel Ewell, currently Interim Group Chief Executive, will continue to serve as an Executive Director for a handover period following Oldersma's appointment, until 30 April 2017.
* With effect from 1 May 2017, Ewell will resume his Non-Executive Director duties.
* Leslie Van de Walle, Chairman, has informed the Board of his intention to step down as Chairman and retire as a Director of the Board once a successor has been identified and once Oldersma is established in role.
* In order to ensure an orderly succession process, a search and selection process for a new Chairman will now commence. Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (London Newsroom)
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Feb 14 Ginwa Enterprise Group Inc:
* Says it was recognized as high-tech enterprise
* Says it will enjoy a tax preference of 15 percent for three years
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March 30 Bringspring Science and Technology Co Ltd :
* Sees net profit for FY 2017 Q1 to decrease by 5 percent to 35 percent, or to be 268.6 million yuan to 392.5 million yuan, compared to net profit of FY 2016 Q1 (413.2 million yuan)
* Says decreased operating revenue as main reason for the forecast
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Hospital says Rep. Steve Scalise is in critical condition following surgery for gunshot.
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. - We've heard of some dedicated sports fans, but would you travel more than 7,100 miles to see your favorite team?
As it turns out, a young student from Taiwan is a big Rockets fan, so he traveled to Minnesota to watch Games 3 and 4 of the Rockets-Timberwolves playoff series.
He held a sign letting the Rockets know about his long trip.
James Harden showed his appreciation by tossing his shoes to the fan after Monday night's game.
On Tuesday, we asked The Beard about his generous gift.
"I saw him in Game 3 and I wanted to do something for him. (It was a) Cool feeling for myself," Harden said.
It was the fan's first trip to the United States.
He will be in Houston for Game 5 on Wednesday and will return home on Sunday.
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man and teenager accused in a robbery and shooting that left a man severely injured in Crosstown are in police custody.
Marquiz Showers, 24, and Jonathan McLaurine, 15, were arrested Tuesday.
Showers is charged with facilitation of an especially aggravated robbery. Information and photo for McLaurine, who is a juvenile, was not available.
They are accused of shooting a man during an early morning robbery Tuesday near The Pumping Station bar.
According to police, a 57-year-old man had just left the bar when a suspect approached him from behind, pulled a gun and demanded his car keys and wallet. The victim threw his car keys into his 2017 Dodge Challenger and was reaching for his wallet when the suspect suddenly pulled the trigger.
The victim ran back to the bar for help as the suspect fled down the street.
During his State of the State speech last week, West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice bemoaned the appearance of Department of Environmental Protection inspectors, complaining "they show up with a T-shirt on and an old pair of jeans and they maybe haven't shaved in forever. And they got a badge in their pocket."
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Chris Rock Steps Out With His Nigerian New Girlfriend For The NBA Finals
The American comedian was spotted courtside at the Oracle Arena in Oakland, beside his new girlfriend, Megalyn Echikunwoke. The 34-year-old half-Igbo Nigerian, half-Navajo Indian beauty, kept an arm around the 52 year old as they watched the Golden State Warriors beat the Cleveland Cavaliers during game five of the NBA Finals. The couple had initially…
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A federal appeals court last week refused to reinstate President Trump’s travel ban, which temporarily bars travel from seven majority-Muslim countries. The ban is still on the minds of students and teachers at Austin Peace Academy, though.
Suhaib Shah is a junior at the K-12 Islamic private school in East Austin. His parents immigrated to the United States from Pakistan. The family moved to Austin from Garland, Texas, a few years ago.
Austin Peace Academy junior Suhaib Shah talks about turning hate and fear into change.
"We can't really be fighting these people who are afraid with hate," Shah says. "If you're going out and protesting and just hating Trump, saying, 'I hate Trump. We gotta get him out of the presidency,' that's the circle that will just lead forever into a paradox of immense hate," Shah says. "Because if he is hating other people and you hate him, where's the solution?"
March 19 (Reuters) - Command Security Corp:
* COMMAND SECURITY - ‍ ON MARCH 14 ENTERED NINTH AMENDMENT TO CREDIT AND SECURITY AGREEMENT, DATED AS OF FEB 12, 2009 - SEC FILING​
* COMMAND SECURITY CORP - ‍AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR AN INCREASE IN MAXIMUM REVOLVING LINE OF CREDIT AMOUNT FROM $27.5 MILLION TO $35 MILLION Source text: (bit.ly/2DBDy85) Further company coverage:
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2:13 Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee responds to 9th Circuit ruling on immigration order
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This is to inform you that a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company is scheduled to be held on Tuesday, 9th Day of May, 2017, at Coimbatore, inter alia; 1.To consider and approve the Audited Financial Results for the quarter and year ended 31stMarch, 2017. 2.To consider recommendation of Dividend on 158454508 fully paid equity shares of Rupee 1 each for the financial year 2016-17, if any. Further we would like to inform that as per the Company's Standards for Code of Conduct to regulate, monitor and report trading by Insiders, the Trading Window for Company's shares is closed for a period from 02nd Day of May, 2017 to 11th Day of May, 2017 (i.e. 48 hours after the results are made public on the above scheduled Board Meeting).Source : BSE
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The latest stable test version of Xiaomi’s Android-based operating system, MIUI v8.2.26.0, for the Mi 6 has begun pushing out to consumers and the update introduces Mi Pay support.
The introduction of Mi Pay will bring support for credit and debit card payments through the device as well as bus card payments in China via NFC.
Mi Pay is currently supported by China Construction Bank, Bank of Communications, China Merchants Bank, Huaxia Bank, Minsheng Bank, Ping An Bank, and Industrial Bank.
As for bus card payments, Mi Pay currently supports bus systems in Beijing, Lingnan Nantong, Shanghai, Wuhan, and Suzhou.
RELATED: Xiaomi Says MI Pay will Support Credit & Debit Cards, NFC & Bus card
The latest MIUI v8.2.26.0 update is only 124MB in size and is now already being pushed to the Xiaomi Mi 6.
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Police have arrested a man they say wounded three people by firing live rounds instead of blanks during a Wyoming gunfighter show last summer.
1:26 Auburn QB Sean White describes injury, health ahead of Sugar Bowl Pause
1:42 Vacant midtown building gets facelift by artists,community volunteers
1:51 Judge sentences Harris to serve two consecutive sentences of life without parole
2:06 Meet the chef and owner of Trevioli Artisan Pasta Company
1:37 REACH scholarship to make college dreams reality
1:35 Jordan automotive program honored for winning national contest
2:35 Actors get out of the way so characters can live on stage
2:12 School children introduced to live theater through arts in education program
2:22 How a $1 million donation transformed The Nutcracker
21:23 Reported News Briefs Av 22, 5777 , 14/08/17 Av 22, 5777 , 14/08/17 Collapse: Southbound Route 4 re-opened to traffic Highway 4 has been re-opened to southbound traffic southward after being blocked for about an hour following the collapse of a pedestrian bridge between Bnei Brak and Givat Shmuel. ► ◄ Last Briefs
GE Shipping, Mercator, Chowgule Steamship, Essar Shipping and Seamac were up 3% to 5%.
Shares of companies were in focus with Corporation of India (SCI) rallying 16% to Rs 92, also its 52-week high on the BSE in intra-day trade, after NITI Aayog proposes 26% strategic sale in the state-owned company.
Great Eastern (GE Shipping), Mercator, Chowgule Steamship, Essar and Seamac were up in the range of 3% to 5%, as compared to 0.09% rise in the S&P BSE Sensex at 10:02 am.
According to sources, the core group of secretaries on disinvestment, headed by the cabinet secretary, discussed the proposal and has mandated the Ministry to find out legal hassles, if any, in the process, the PTI report suggests.
The government, at present, holds 63.75% stake in Navratna PSU Corporation of India. After the sale of 26%, the government holding in the company will come down to 37.75%.
Lonzo Ball to Los Angeles has dominated the speculation surrounding the Lakers and the No. 2 overall pick in the NBA Draft, but there are a few other prospects who interest the Lakers. Mark Medina of the Southern California News Group discusses De’Aaron Fox and Josh Jackson after their recent workouts for the Lakers. Could either of those players jump ahead of Ball? You’ll hear from both players as well as Fox’s teammate at Kentucky, Isaac Humphries.
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March 31 Axis Bank Ltd:
* Says signed deal with GUS Holdings B.V. for sale of 10 percent shares of Experian India to GUS Holdings at INR 45.7 per share
* Says deal for total cash consideration of 640 million rupees
* Says deal expected to be completed by June 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Peter Polansky of Thornhill, Ont., lost 6-3, 4-6, 6-2, 6-2 to Pierre-Hughes Herbert of France in a first-round match that concluded on Wednesday. Rain suspended the match after two sets on Tuesday.
PARIS—The Canadian contingent is the men’s singles draw at the French Open is down to one.
The loss leaves No. 24 seed Denis Shapovalov of Richmond Hill, Ont., as the lone remaining Canadian in singles. The 19-year-old faces Maximilian Marterer in a second-round match on Wednesday.
Meanwhile, Gabriela Dabrowski of Ottawa is off to a winning start in doubles. The fifth-seeded team of Dabrowski and Yifan Xu of China downed Tessah Andrianjafitrimo and Fiona Ferro of France 6-3, 6-1 in a first-round match on Wednesday.
Daniel Nestor and Adil Shamsadin of Toronto and Vasek Pospisil of Vancouver play men’s doubles matches later on Wednesday.
There's been another mechanical issue on Queensland Rail's controversial new trains, less than 24 hours after a door became stuck.
MANATEE Co., FL -- An accidental shooting that caused injuries was reported in Manatee County Thursday afternoon. The incident occurred at 5200 14th Street West in Bradenton.
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Mohammed Tamimi, a 15-year-old Palestinian seriously wounded by a rubber bullet in December who is a cousin to activist Ahed Tamimi , was released following a raid conducted by the Israeli army in the West Bank village of Nabi Saleh on February 26.Mohammed was among ten Palestinians, including five minors, arrested in the early morning raid. He was detained overnight.Ahed Tamimi, Mohammed’s cousin, was arrested in December after a video of her “provoking” Israeli soldiers went viral. She has since become a symbol of the Palestinian resistance.Mohammed was shot in the face by a rubber bullet in December and is awaiting surgery to restore a part of his skull. This video was filmed after his release and shows him speaking about the forthcoming surgery and his arrest. Credit: Yara Amleh via Storyful
Eastenders Episode Guide - Friday 25th August.
​SPOILER ALERT!
It’s Ladies Night at The Vic. As the night commences, Karen struggles to fit in with the others and willing to put the past behind her, Denise offers an olive branch. As everyone enjoys the night, it suddenly comes to a juddering end for Linda…
A fed up Sharon forces Phil to tell her what’s going on with Jay leaving her stunned. The Murrays get a nasty shock when they return home to find they have been burgled. After Ted tells the police the Taylors were responsible, Keanu storms round to confront Ted.
Elsewhere, Tom buys Michelle a drink at Ladies Night and the couple attract attention when they kiss in public. Abi is caught in an embarrassing situation by Steven.
Saint Lucian rapper Filbert “kayo” Salton is gearing up for what he considers one of the proudest moments in his professional music career.
The hip hop artiste who is based in Canada and signed to a major record label is scheduled to perform at this weekend at the inaugural roots and soul festival at the pigeon island national landmark.
The Ciceron native of Ciceron Castries whose aspirations of hip hop stardom began in the classroom at Saint Mary’s College, has recorded some of the biggest names in the hip hop industry in North America and has even toured with superstar Snoop Dogg.
However, all that pales in comparison to performing in front of a home crowd at the reggae, conscious hip-hop, afro-punk and R&B concert in Saint Lucia.
Kayo’s one hour set to scheduled for Saturday June 17th 2017 at the pigeon island national landmark.
The Junction City High School Chamber Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Lady Blues, Chamber Choir and the JCHS Jazz Band recently performed at the Kansas State High School Activities Association Large Group Music Festival in Lawrence or at the Coleman Hawkins Jazz Festival at Washburn University in Topeka.
Groups performing at the KSHSAA Festival were evaluated by a panel of judges and given a rating based on their performance.
The Chamber Orchestra, conducted by David Bernard-Stevens, and the Wind Ensemble ( band ), conducted by t. J. taylor received “2” ratings,” The two choral groups under the direction of Michael Brown and Annika Stuckey received a “1” rating.
You can hear these groups perform during the JCHS Spring Band Concert at Settles Auditorium at 7 p.m. Monday, April 24th, and at the USD 475 Jazz Bands clinic & concert at at Junction City High School on Thursday, April 27th at 7 p.m.
Being married means every day is an episode of Amazing Race Couples Edition - only it's just me trying to find stuff my husband misplaced while he is behind me yelling "you threw it away didn't you?"
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) – Federal officials say a $1.5 million grant is being awarded to the Aleut community on Alaska’s Saint Paul Island for its commercial fishing industry.
U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross says in a news release issued Thursday that the money for Saint Paul will help build a vessel repair and marine supply store facility.
Officials say the project is expected to generate $22.6 million in private investment and create 73 new jobs.
The village of Saint Paul is home to about 400 people. It is located about 750 miles west of Anchorage.
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Gas station owners in Mexico reportedly hoarded fuel ahead of a price deregulation that took effect on Jan. 1. Mexican motorists awoke to a shock as gasoline prices at the pump shot up by more than 20 percent in some corners of the country on the first day of the year, sparking panic buying, street protests and even a call by one prominent lawmaker for a "peaceful revolution." "If the price of gasoline goes, up we're going to pay more [for] everything else," says IvA n Rosales, an employee at a trucking company, who protested the price hike Sunday at the iconic A ngel de la Independencia monument in Mexico City.
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NFL Network's Lance Zierlein and Bucky Brooks take a look at the New York Giants' first three picks and try to determine who they should draft to fill their biggest needs.
Feb 2(Reuters) - Shanghai Fengyuzhu Exhibition Co Ltd :
* Says actual controller proposed to pay a cash dividend of 8 yuan for every 10 shares, and use additional paid-in capital to distribute 10 new shares for every 10 shares, as dividend payment plan for FY 2017
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/aVxVa7
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Dec 12 (Reuters) - NEOVACS SA:
* NEOVACS ANNOUNCES POSITIVE RESULTS FOR IFNALPHA KINOID IN TYPE 1 DIABETES
* INTENDS TO CONTINUE PRECLINICAL DEVELOPMENT IN THIS INDICATION IN 2018
* EXPECTS TO COMPLETE THIS STUDY IN 2018
* A PHASE IIB STUDY IS CURRENTLY ONGOING WITH IFNALPHA KINOID FOR TREATMENT OF LUPUS Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
Former Lakers guard and Knicks coach Derek Fisher is engaged... to former teammate Matt Barnes' ex-wife.
TMZ reported the news of Fisher's engagement to girlfriend Gloria Govan Tuesday.
The story of the relationship has been played out in the media since 2015 when Barnes infamously drove hours to confront Fisher who he found out was dating his ex-wife.
Barnes told TMZ the beef with Fisher is over and he is happy for the couple.
"I have two beautiful boys from my ex we are both focusing on co-parenting & providing the best atmosphere & childhood for them," Barnes told TMZ via text. "They love him, so I love it.
"Despite not seeing eye to eye initially w Derek he & I are on the same page and communicate weekly about Isaiah and Carter.
"With that being said congrats on the engagement."
Brad Carpenter and Katie Combs , of London, announce the birth of a son, Abel Thomas Robert Carpenter, born Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017, at Madison Health in London. Chella Marie Ambrosi , of London, announces the birth of a daughter, Kalifornya Rayne Ambrosi, born Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017, at Madison Health in London.
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A judge recently dismissed a lawsuit filed by the former president and current member of the Providence City Council who argued he had “absolute legislative immunity” from an investigation. Councilman Luis A. Aponte filed the lawsuit in April after the state Ethics Commission began investigating his vote to rezone a property owned by his former landlord. Aponte ...
Lyonchhen addresses National Graduates Orientation programme
Aug 14, 2017
Addressing to over 2200 university graduates, Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Tobgay said there are opportunities aplenty if graduates have to look for jobs.
Lyonchhen told the graduates that they should break the boundaries, and explore new thoughts and ideas. Six young entrepreneurs also shared their business ideas at the gathering.
The eight-day long National Graduates Orientaion Programme (NGOP) which began on August 12 is being conducted by Labour Ministry to orient the graduates on policies and culture, and also for personal development.
The NGOP will present and discuss about Bhutan’s culture and tradition, economy and foreign policy, ICT challenges, entrepreneurship and employment, good governance, democracy, agriculture, and education.
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SSHGuard is an intrusion prevention utility that parses logs and automatically blocks misbehaving IP addresses with the system firewall. It's less configurable than the better-known Fail2Ban but has a smaller resource footprint and ships with full IPv6 support.
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MILAN, March 30 Italy's Banca Profilo says in its 2017-2019 plan:
* Targets total assets of 9 billion euros in 2019, 6.6 billion euros of which from private banking
* Aims for 70 million euros of revenues in 2019 with private and investment banking revenue rising to 25 million euros
* Targets operating profit of more than 10 million euros and net profit of more than 6 million euros in 2019
* Targets CET1 capital ratio above 18 percent over the next three years
* Expects dividend payout of more than 70 percent (Reporting by Valentina Za)
March 19 (Reuters) - Nhc Foods Ltd:
* APPROVED APPOINTMENT OF AWDHESHKUMAR KANNAUJIA AS CFO Source text: bit.ly/2GH5tqz Further company coverage:
Savannah (WSAV) – Savannah Police’s Traffic Investigation Unit is investigating a motorcycle verses vehicle crash in the 9300 block of Abercorn Street that resulted in serious injuries to the motorcyclist.
Authorities say around 5:00 Friday afternoon, 51-year-old Scott Picheco was driving a Harley Davidson motorcycle and failed to stop for stalled traffic in the southbound lanes of Abercorn Street.
We’re told he struck the rear of a Mitsubishi Galant. Picheco, of Savannah, was transported to Memorial Medical Center for treatment.
STORRS, Conn. (AP) — Prosecutors have dropped a breach of peace charge filed against conservative commentator Lucian Wintrich after a confrontation with protesters last month during an appearance at the University of Connecticut.
Wintrich, the White House correspondent for the right-wing website Gateway Pundit, was charged after grabbing a woman who took his notes from the lectern as he prepared to give a speech titled “It’s OK To Be White.”
That woman, 35-year-old Catherine Gregory, of Willimantic, turned herself in Sunday to face charges of attempted larceny and disorderly conduct.
Gregory, who is free on a $1,000 bond, is due in court on Wednesday.
Wintrich, who had argued that he had every right to retrieve his property, tweeted on Monday that justice was finally being served.
Pat Tomasulo riffs on all that is wrong with the Super Bowl, and what he’s going to do to fix it. Man of the People airs Saturday nights at 10 on WGN-TV.
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Are Ugandans becoming more intolerant, or do some leaders deserve to be treated harshly because of how they work?
From the stopping of Simeo Nsubuga, to pouring of water on Kahinda Otafiire, to undressing before Minister Betty Amongi and the latest youth blocking State Minister for Youth from addressing them.
Tonight, we put in perspective these events and ask the question, is there reason to worry;
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"If they think it's a reality show, why am I wearing a red wig and calling myself Valerie Cherish?"
Alyssa Milano, Kerry Washington and Mark Ruffalo are just a few of the celebrities who have endorsed Jones.
Carlos Santana says he was only trying to congratulate Adele on her big night at the Grammys when he said Beyoncé “is very beautiful to look at” but “not a singer, singer.”
Santana told the Australian Associated Press that Adele can “sing, sing.” He said Adele “doesn’t bring all the dancers and props, she can just stand there and she just stood there and sang the song and that’s it, and this is why she wins.”
Watch:Adele sweeps Grammys with 5 wins
Santana clarified his stance on Facebook Tuesday, writing that his “intent was to congratulate Adele” and that his comment about Beyoncé “was regretfully taken out of context.” He adds that he has “the utmost respect” for Beyoncé.
Adele beat out Beyoncé for the top awards during Sunday’s ceremony.
VANCOUVER, July 4, 2018 /CNW/ - The following issues have been halted by IIROC:
Company: Streamsand Capital Corp.
TSX-Venture Symbol: SAND.P
Reason: At the Request of the Company Pending News
Halt Time (ET): 07:26 AM
IIROC can make a decision to impose a temporary suspension (halt) of trading in a security of a publicly-listed company. Trading halts are implemented to ensure a fair and orderly market. IIROC is the national self-regulatory organization which oversees all investment dealers and trading activity on debt and equity marketplaces in Canada.
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I'm not going to quote their website here. It is filth aimed at the victim. Their claim is she was a useless drain on society because her only purpose was to bear white children and she was childless. She was also demonstrating against white men, so she deserved to die.
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Expressandstar.com brings you live updates as Aston Villa take on Cardiff in the Championship.
SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – A car crash in south Sacramento has sent three people to the hospital Wednesday morning.
The scene is near Franklin Boulevard and 35th Avenue.
A car crashed into a building in the area a little after 6 a.m. It is unclear, at this point, what led up to the car crashing into the building, which is a church.
Firefighters say three people are being taken to the hospital after the crash.
Franklin Boulevard and 35th Avenue are blocked for the moment.
Punjab Highway Patrol recovered 22 stolen batteries of a tower of a cellular phone company worth Rs 3,156,000 as well as arrested 95 accused.
Ahsan Shaheed PHP post team received a call that some thieves were fleeing after stealing 22 batteries in its jurisdiction. —Correspondent
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Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo, right, reacts after Referee Ricardo de Burgos shows a yellow card during the Spanish Supercup, first leg, soccer match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017. Manu Fernandez AP Photo
Tanner and Tara Umbarger, Burlington Jct., announce the birth of a daughter, Kinsley Rae, born Friday, April 20, 2018 at Community Hospital, Fairfax.
She weighed eight pounds and six ounces and joins brother Jaxon, two years old.
Maternal grandparents are Pam Mather and Mike and Angie Lightner.
Paternal grandparents are Duane and Kristy Umbarger.
Aston Villa announced Terry would be leaving the club this afternoon at the expiry of his contract.
The former Chelsea and England captain failed in leading Aston Villa to promotion to the Premier League.
Steve Bruce’s side were beaten 1-0 by Fulham on Saturday in the play-off final.
It is not known yet whether Terry will carry on playing or choose to hang up his boots.
BERLIN (AP) — Police say two truck trailers loaded with 44 tons (48.5 U.S. tons) of chocolate were stolen in southern Germany and there's no sign of the sticky-fingered perpetrators.
Police said Monday the trailers packed with 400,000 euros ($496,100) worth of chocolate were stolen from an industrial park in Freiburg on Friday night.
One was found Saturday hauled by a Polish truck that had stopped at a rest area near the German-French border. The driver fled on foot and the trailer was still full of the stolen chocolate.
The second trailer was found in Lahr, also near the border with France. Two thirds of the chocolate — and the thief — were gone.
Police say they've launched a search for the thieves and are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.
Weekly Game of Thrones recap show where we nerd out about zombies, dragons and all things Westeros.
This week we’re joined by Erin and Kathy B to talk about how flammable the Lannister army turned out to be in the latest episode “Spoils of War”
Jeff Flake recounts the harrowing moment the gunman opened fire on the congressional baseball practice and the chaos that ensued in an interview with John King
3:37 President Obama's final 2016 press conference Pause
1:33 Myrtle Beach weather forecast for 1.1
0:51 One suspect detained, one at large after incident at Broadway at the Beach
1:07 The week ahead for the Myrtle Beach area: Jan. 1-8
1:10 Hundreds charge into the Atlantic at annual Polar Bear Plunge
0:09 A beautiful picture at sunset of a recent fishing trip
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If you've resolved to take more lunches to work, you've likely resorted to salads and sandwiches most of the time. And that's fine! But if we're being honest, you can only take so many leafy greens and cold turkey sandwiches before you've fallen into a rut and begun dreading lunchtime instead of looking forward to it. If that sounds like you, you need one of these hot lunch recipes in your life. From pastas to soups and more, these 41 recipes can be made ahead of time and make for the perfect lunch — one that you'll actually look forward to heating up and eating at your desk.
A powerful winter storm is barreling toward the Big Apple, bringing below-average temperatures to the region for the start of spring.
New Yorkers will celebrate the changing of the seasons with a high of 39 degrees and low of 29 starting Tuesday morning.
“It looks like it may take until April for the weather pattern to change up,” AccuWeather meteorologist Carl Erickson said, noting it’s going to be a “good 10 degrees below average for the start of spring.”
The storm, dubbed Toby, is expected to bring up to 6 inches of snow on Wednesday — much of it expected to melt away by the end of the day.
LAKE COUNTY — Lake County residents are invited to take part in a free tire and electronic collection hosted by the Osceola-Lake Conservation District. The collection is from 9 […]
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VATICAN CITY (AP) - Pope Francis has insisted that indigenous peoples must give prior consent for any economic activity on their ancestral lands - an indirect critique as the Donald Trump administration seeks to advance construction on a $3.8 billion oil pipeline over opposition from American Indians.
Francis met Wednesday with representatives of indigenous peoples attending a U.N. agricultural meeting in Rome. He said the key issue facing them is how to reconcile the right to development with protection of their cultures and territories.
He said "the right to prior and informed consent" should always prevail especially "when planning economic activities which may interfere with indigenous cultures and their ancestral relationship to the Earth."
The Cheyenne River and Standing Rock Sioux tribes are suing to stop the Dakota Access project.
UNITED NATIONS (AP) - The United Nations says nearly 50,000 people - mainly women and children - are stranded at Syria's southern border with Jordan where air strikes have been reported and the area is considered to be increasingly unsafe.
U.N. deputy spokesman Farhan Haq told reporters Monday that "some people are reportedly attempting to leave the area, risking further danger and deprivation in an inhospitable desert location."
He says those remaining in the area, known as the berm, face a scarcity of food and health care and in one section called Hadalat an estimated 4,000 people are have been reported to be living solely on flour and water.
Last Thursday, Syrian government forces and their allies captured a key area along the Jordan border in their latest push against insurgents groups there.
CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio (AP)  A wild turkey that's become semi-famous for chasing pedestrians and bicyclists in Ohio has been struck by a car and injured.
Cleveland.com reports the turkey was struck Thursday in the Akron suburb of Cuyahoga (ky-uh-HOH'-guh) Falls and was taken by a wildlife team to an exotic-animal veterinarian for treatment of a broken leg.
The male turkey is named Frank and became aggressive toward people after a female turkey with which he was often seen was struck and killed about a year ago.
A worker at a business in the area where Frank chased people and even vehicles says he might have been separated from a local flock.
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The model best known as the "hot felon" swapped prison corridors for the catwalk as he made his debut at New York Fashion Week. Jeremy Meeks' mugshot went viral in 2014 after he was arrested for possession of firearms and criminal street gang activity.
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March 28 Advanced Vision Technology Avt Ltd:
* Aadvanced Vision Technology Ltd.: reports a 11.2 percent increase in revenues for 2016 over 2015; generated $57.3 million in revenue in 2016, compared to $51.5 million in 2015
* Net income for 2016 increased by 48.8 percent over 2015
* Operating profit for 2016 increased by 22.3 percent over 2015; operating income in 2016 totaled $5.0 million, compared to $4.1 million in 2015
* 16.4 percent increase in revenues for Q4 2016 over Q4 2015
* New order booking in 2016 totaled $63.5 million compared with $57.6 million in 2015 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Beijing SL Pharmaceutical Co Ltd
* Says its pharmaceutical unit received goods manufacture practice (GMP) certificate from Henan Food and Drug Administration
* Certificate issued to antineoplastic manufactured by the unit and the valid period is until Jan. 26, 2023
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An archaeological search has been taking place in Dublin today for a missing rifle from the Easter Rising.
The search at City Hall for a rifle belonging to Willie Halpin, which has been sought after since 1916.
It is believed that rather than surrender the gun to the British army he dropped it down the side of City Hall from the roof.
And the search has been taking place in the gap between buildings at one of Dublin's most iconic locations.
A number of items that have been described as "interesting" have already been found, with pictures shared by City Hall of old bottles among other pieces.
The search has taken place following a campaign by Independent councillor and now Lord Mayor Nial Ring and the Halpin family.
The gap which is being search was previously blocked by a wall and a drainpipe.
DETROIT – Warmer temperatures of spring and summer are just now arriving, and some unpopular guests – mosquitoes – are certain to appear shortly. According to a new report, Detroit ranks sixth among the cities across the nation most bothered by mosquitoes ruining time outdoors.
Atlanta is the worst city for mosquitoes, according to the report by TruGreen. Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Boston and Trenton, New Jersey, round out the top five, according to the lawn care service provider.
The company compiled its rankings based customer sales data from january 2017 to December 2017. Mosquito season can last from five to seven months, according to TruGreen. See the full report here.
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The Zimbabwean embassy has withdrawn an application to intervene in the matter between South African model Gabriella Engels and Zimbabwean First Lady Grace Mugabe.
Advocate Simba Chitando‚ representing the Zimbabwean embassy‚ announced this on Friday in the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria after Acting Judge Harshilabhen Koovertjie delivered judgment.
The Zimbabwean Consul-General alleged in his instructions to Chitando‚ which Chitando read out‚ that "various threats had been made against him (Chitando) while representing the Zimbabwean embassy".
"The conduct of various individuals in this matter has made the Zimbabwean embassy's future involvement in this matter undesirable. The Zimbabwean embassy‚ regardless of the outcome of these proceedings‚ shall no longer participate in these hearings."
AfriForum's lawyer Willie Spies‚ representing Engels‚ said these allegations are "absolute nonsense".
The Broncos signed LaCosse of the Giants' practice squad Monday, Nicki Jhabvala of The Denver Post reports.
LaCosse is the fourth tight end on the Broncos' depth chart, so he is expected to mainly provide special teams help for the club. He last appeared in a game for the Giants in Week 9.
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Police have a person in custody following an apparent double stabbing in the city’s northwest Friday evening.
Just after 7 p.m., emergency crews were called to a green space in the area of Berkshire Blvd. and Beddington Tr. N.W. for reports of a woman and child in medical distress, police say.
Initial reports suggest the two were suffering from what apparent stab wounds.
Both were transported to hospital in serious, non-life threatening condition.
Police say they’ve taken one person into custody.
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Danica Patrick stands by her car before qualifying for Sunday's NASCAR Cup series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C., Thursday, May 25, 2017. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
BOSTON (AP) -- Danica Patrick says she ''had a moment'' when she lost her temper at a booing fan after qualifying for last week's NASCAR race.
She says she knows the smarter thing to do would have been to ''just keep walking.''
''But every now and again they just catch you in a moment, and I had a moment,'' Patrick says.
In a video that went viral, Patrick stormed over to the fan and said: ''I'm a person, too. I have feelings. When you boo me, it hurts my feelings.''
The 35-year-old driver said during a promotional tour of Boston on Wednesday that she decided not to sign autographs for a fan at the Poconos track who had gone through a security cordon.
She says she ''didn't feel it was right to honor that person for disrespecting the security guard.''
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While it is true that the language of the resolution is toothless and does carry double-edged liability in preventing the Palestinians from engaging in justifiable resistance to the theft of their land, in this world of soundbites and symbolic gestures where the average person in the West has been dumbed down and propagandized to the point that they cannot intellectually function when faced with anything more complicated than 2 dimensional ideas, this is a good starting point. Just as Trump has been forced by the ‘facts on the ground’–in this case, Americans’ fawning, lickspittle worship of all things Judaic–to adopt the ‘I LOVE ISRAEL’ mantra in order to move forward with his plans, likewise those elements who are out to reign in the Judaic state before it overheats and burns up entirely understand that it must begin with something such as 2334, as impotent as it may appear to be on the surface.
PARIS, April 24 (Reuters) - The lawyer for Vincent Bollore said on Tuesday the French billionaire was being investigated over the suspected corruption of foreign public officials and suspected complicity in corruption.
The lawyer confirmed the allegations that French authorities are pursuing in a text message to Reuters. Under French law, a suspect is not formally charged with a crime unless he is sent to trial. He denied any wrongdoing by Bollore.
The investigation relates to allegations that the businessman's Groupe Bollore worked on the election campaigns of presidential candidates in Africa in return for lucrative port contracts.
Groupe Bollore has denied any wrongdoing. (Reporting by Gwenaelle Barzic; Writing by Richard Lough; Editing by Alexander Smith)
Chand Pal, who was assigned to the team managing security at the court killed himself using his service weapon.
New Delhi: A Delhi Police head constable working at the Supreme Court shot himself dead on Monday morning at an entrance to the building in New Delhi.
According to reports, Chand Pal, who was assigned to the team managing security at the court killed himself using his service weapon at around 8:15 AM.
He had arrived for work at 7 am. Chand Pal was posted with the court’s security wing. The incident took place near gate G of the court, said ANI.
Pal had been posted in the Supreme Court since 2014 and his duty hours were from 7 AM to 1 PM.
While the cause of the suicide has not been ascertained yet, officials said that the crime and forensic teams were on the spot for investigation.
Police will be also questioning Chandpal's family members and colleagues to ascertain the reasons behind his decision.
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The athletes on Chicago's major sports teams are some of the biggest names in town. They also command some really big paychecks. Using data from www.spotrac.com, a site that tracks sports contracts, the Chicago Tribune collected the players signed with the Bears, Bulls, Blackhawks, Cubs and White Sox as of mid-April. While the Bears have the most players on the roster, most are set to make less than $1 million for 2017; the Bulls have nearly half of the 16 players on their roster making $1 million to $5 million. The baseball teams have the highest annual salaries, with a number of players topping $20 million. None of these totals include money made from endorsements or other sources, and each league has different rules for young players coming out of the draft.
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A sign bearing the logo of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries is seen in its Jerusalem oral solid dosage plant (OSD) December 21, 2011. REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has raised concerns over manufacturing controls at a Teva Pharmaceutical Industries plant in China, Israel's biggest company said in a regulatory filing on Thursday.
Teva said the FDA's warning letter, which it received on April 10, stemmed from a regulatory inspection of the plant in September.
Teva said on Thursday it was in the process of addressing the agency's concerns and will respond to the letter by May 1.
Teva's NYSE-listed shares were marginally down at $31.97 in early morning trading.
(Reporting by Natalie Grover in Bengaluru; Editing by Sriraj Kalluvila)
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — A former crew member of a cargo ship that sank after losing propulsion in a hurricane questioned why the ship’s owner didn’t do more to protect the crew.
The Florida Times-Union reports (http://bit.ly/2lQaSzH ) that former able seaman Marvin Hearman III testified Tuesday before the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Board of Investigation in Jacksonville, Florida.
The El Faro sank Oct. 1, 2015, while traveling from Jacksonville to Puerto Rico. All 33 aboard died.
Hearman testified that Tote Services Inc. managers often called the ship to tell captains to slow down and conserve fuel, but didn’t call to warn the crew they were headed into a strong hurricane.
In a statement, Tote spokesman Darrell Wilson said the company disagrees strongly with Hearman’s testimony and is committed to supporting the lost sailors’ families.
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Jonny Evans is a self-admitted Apple Holic who lives in the UK and writes terrific analysis of Apple for Computerworld. He has a lot to say, and so he also has his own blog called Apple Must. Jonny is one of the most insightful technical journalists to cover Apple. His articles are always compelling and well researched. Amazingly, Jonny started off as road crew for rock & rolls bands. Pretty soon he was organizing and promoting events. The leaflets got more and more sophisticated, and that led him to realize his passion for writing. One day, a writing job opening at Macworld UK appeared, and he landed the gig. In the second segment we covered everything Apple, and Jonny’s informed perspectives really came out. You’ll want to hear what he has to say.
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Ottawa has been named one of the top cities in the world to live.
Mercer’s annual Quality of Living survey ranks Ottawa 19th out of 231 major metropolises around the world. The survey looks at factors such as crime, health care, education, recreation and housing.
Vienna tops the list of most liveable cities in the world, followed by Zurich, Auckland, Munich and Vancouver. Toronto is ranked 17th on the list, while Montreal ranked 21st.
Ottawa tied for second in Mercer's ranking on City Sanitation. Mercer says City Sanitation plays an important role when companies decide where to establish locations abroad and send expatriate workers. Conditions used in the sanitation ranking include air pollution, infectious diseases, sewage, water availability and waste removal.
(WHDH) – It may still be August everywhere else, but Dunkin’ Donuts is already prepping for Pumpkin Spice season.
Some fan favorites will be back including pumpkin flavored coffees, donuts, and muffins. The new additions to the menu include a maple pecan flavored coffee, maple sugar bacon breakfast sandwich, pumpkin cream cheese, and festive fall donuts.
The popular restaurant chain partnered with America’s Got Talent contestant, “Dancing Pumpkin Man” to help ring in the fall. He visited several restaurants in promotion of the new products, and even created a promotional video.
The new menu items will be available by no later than Aug. 28.
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Why Shifting World Cup Fandoms Doesn't Always Work Out What do you do when your home country's team doesn't make it into the World Cup? Commentator Mike Pesca digs into the perils of shifting support from team to team in the soccer tournament.
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Union minister Uma Bharti. (Photo: Vishal Srivastav) Union minister Uma Bharti. (Photo: Vishal Srivastav)
Union Drinking Water and Sanitation Minister Uma Bharti was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) here after she complained of “severe knee pain”.
“She had this knee ailment for some years now. Last evening the pain was unbearable for her. She had to be admitted to AIIMS last night”, a close aid of Bharati told PTI today.
Bharti is undergoing treatment at the hospital’s new private ward.
“She is stable and undergoing required medication,” a hospital source said.
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Today Jay's hitting the Tignish Co-op and the Summerside Police Station. Drop by with your turkey or cash donation when Jay Scotland hits the road, or follow along with the Feed A Family Tour here.
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Russia is attempting to inject itself into the standoff between the United States and North Korea.
On this week's Power Vertical Briefing, we look at a Russian-Chinese plan, announced by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, under which North Korea would freeze missile tests and the United States and South Korea would impose a moratorium on large-scale military exercises.
Joining me is RFE/RL's News Editor Steve Gutterman.
Enjoy...
NOTE: The Power Vertical Briefing is a short look ahead to the stories expected to make news in Russia in the coming week. It is hosted by Brian Whitmore, author of The Power Vertical blog, and appears on Mondays.
Former Cricket star Ian Botham believes the current Australian side is the poorest he has seen in a long time
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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Huntsville Fire and Rescue officials say one man was taken to the hospital following a small fire in an apartment. Officials on the scene say the man had minor burns and smoke inhalation.
Fire crews say the fire started because of unattended cooking oil. Officials say the man tried to take the oil outside but did not make it.
Authorities say there was one other person inside the apartment on Golf Road at the time of the fire but she was not hurt.
Fire officials say the damage was limited to cabinets and vents. There was not damage to the apartment structure.
Before the era of Black Hawk Down and the endless civil wars that followed, Somalia was a functioning dictatorship with restaurants, nightclubs and a flourishing popular music culture—disseminated less through records than by broadcasts on state-run radio. The stations maintained an extensive collection of those broadcasts on reel-to-reel and cassette.
Sweet as Broken Dates is culled from those archives, whose heroic preservation in the face of the catastrophe that overtook the East African nation is a story to inspire a novel. Some of the 1970s-’80s music collected here sounds as if excerpted from a Bollywood soundtrack and reveals influences from the Near East and India—unsurprising, given the proximity of the Horn of Africa to the Arabian peninsula and the Indian subcontinent. Primitive electronic keyboards abound—an echo of reggae can be discerned on one track and on the next, the influence of organ-powered British rock. The diversity of Somali pop from its little known golden age is wide and appealing.
“It’s up to the artist,” Chow said, “but I happen to feel that if you have a platform and can speak to a lot of people you should use that platform — not just to sell a lot of clothes or music or art, but you should also help to lead the conversation, lead the dialogue. Sometimes that’s uncomfortable ... you have to challenge your own beliefs, break those down, build those up, do it over and over again, keep having that conversation.”
41-year-old man now charged in 3 shootings, 1 of them fatal
A Kansas City man who told authorities he was hearing "voices" when he wounded two men has been charged with fatally shooting a third man on the same night.
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Now we will be THREE 👶🏼 https://t.co/aasnEtXQkG — Neil Nitin Mukesh (@NeilNMukesh) April 23, 2018
Actor Neil Nitin Mukesh and his wife Rukmini Sahay are all set to welcome their first child.Neil took to Instagram to announce that they are going to become parents soon."Now we will be three," Neil captioned a colourful photograph in which a stork is seen carrying a baby.Neil married Mumbai-based Rukmini in February 2017. The couple got engaged on the auspicious occasion of Dussehra. Neil had left the decision of finding his soulmate to his parents. It was an arranged match and they had a courtship of one month.The actor, who is the grandson of legendary singer Mukesh and son of veteran singer Nitin Mukesh, is known for films like Johnny Gaddaar, New York, David and 7 Khoon Maaf.(With IANS inputs)
It's a well-known fact that Emily Ratajkowski's bikini collection is off-the-charts amazing, but we're here to talk about another impressive part of her wardrobe: her shoes. From a high-octane pair of Manolo Blahnik pumps to knee-high Aquazzura boots, it seems like the supermodel owns every pair of designer shoe imaginable. Keep reading to see some our favorite looks and shop out similar versions of her shoes for your own collection.
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We all love a good deli, and Offaly has plenty of great ones on offer. We want to know which is your favourite.
The one that makes the best sandwiches, wraps, rolls, baps or whatever you're having! Are their sausage rolls out of this world, do they never run out of jambons?
Whatever measure you use, we want to hear from you with nominations before we launch our poll tomorrow, Tuesday, August 15.
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The winning deli will receive an Offaly Express framed cert to prove to the public that they were voted as Offaly's best deli counter.
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The Creative Economy Department of the City of Barrie presents: Game On!
Join us on Oct 22 from 11-4 at the Mady Centre to have fun, meet other gamers, and check out some great technology.
Retro to new Gen Video games to play on site – Test your skills and compete for the high score!
Vendors will be on site selling video games, artwork, collectables and more!
Learn from local video game developers on what it takes to be in the gaming industry and how you can get involved!
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Udinese has confirmed former Juventus star Igor Tudor has their new manager on Tuesday, 24 April.The Bianconeri Friuliani have not enjoyed a good campaign in the 2017/18 season as Tudor is the third coach of this campaign. They started the season with Luigi Delneri as their new coach, but he was shown the exit door mid-way through the campaign.​Delneri was replaced by Massimo Oddo and the latter was sacked in April after Udinese failed to register a win in their last 11 games. They are currently sitting in the 15spot with 33 points after 34 games.Udinese confirmed on their official website that their new manager will be unveiled at a press conference at 6:30pm on Tuesday. A statement on their official website read , “The technical guidance of the first team was entrusted to Mr. Igor Tudor, who will direct the first training this afternoon. Then, today at 6:30 pm in the press room of the Dacia Arena, there will be a press conference to present the new coach.”
Annette Mason. She was found dead in November 1989.
Annette Mason. She was found dead in November 1989. Contributed
THE death of Toowoomba teen Annette Mason will be examined at an inquest starting on July 30.
On Monday, the Coroners Court heard the inquest was expected to take a fortnight and involve about 46 witnesses.
It will establish, among other things, if anybody should be charged for Mason's murder or manslaughter.
The 15-year-old was found dead in a Toowoomba home in November, 1989.
Investigations have continued over the decades but nobody has been charged over her death.
In December, State Coroner Terry Ryan re-opened the inquest. -NewsRegional
Letter: Capability trumps diversity
Capability trumps diversity
I read the article in the Connecticut Post Tuesday that called for “diversity” among the candidates for governor.
This article didn’t prove “diversity” is needed.
What this article proved was that liberal progressive Democrats see only the color of someone’s skin.
No where in this article was there a call for experience, job creation or fiscal discipline.
Just a call for skin color.
With the fiscal mess that is Connecticut one would hope that the political parties can and will put forth candidates that are capable of resolving the ever increasing tax burden the state legislature has saddled the citizens of Connecticut with.
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Jada Pinkett Smith has found a temporary fix to her hair loss.
“I’m getting my little steroid injections and they seem to be helping, but not curing … But I’m open to other ideas,” Pinkett Smith said on Instagram recently.
She also thanked the droves of doctors and holistic practitioners who shared their support and recommendations. “I appreciate it so much,” she added. “I’m taking in into a lot of consideration all the recommendations that are coming my way.”
Last week, the actress and mother of two revealed she suffers from alopecia.
“It was terrifying when it first started,” she said in her “Red Table Talk” show. “I was in the shower one day and then just handfuls of hair just in my hands … It was one of those times in my life that I was literally shaking with fear.”
Pinkett Smith has since undergone a number of haircuts and has begun wearing head wraps.
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May 2 China Kangda Food Co Ltd :
* Deal with group A vendors for a total consideration of HK$331.3 million
* Vendors and offeror entered into share purchase agreement on 21 April 2017
* Group A vendors have conditionally agreed to sell, and offeror has conditionally agreed to purchase group A sale shares
* Application has been made by co for resumption of trading in shares with effect from 9:00 a.m. On 2 May 2017
* Zensho Holdings (group b vendor) has agreed to sell, and offeror has agreed to purchase 52.3 million shares for HK$70.1 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Lettuce was started to provide help for local artists to create work before an audience. Three artists will display their art Friday (April 27). Risa Kaneko Lakely took part in an earlier Lettuce gathering. Kris Crews
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa — Brenton Scott scored 20 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as Indiana State pulled away from Northern Iowa in the second half to take a 77-66 Missouri Valley Conference victory and snap a three-game losing streak on Saturday afternoon.
Scott knocked down three 3-pointers, giving him 257 career treys and leaving him 26 shy of the school record.
The Sycamores hit five 3-pointers in a row, the final two by Devin Thomas, to extend a one-point second-half lead, 45-44, into a 60-52 advantage.
Jordan Barnes contributed 13 points for Indiana State (11-13, 5-6).
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Police have charged 16 men over football-related disorder in Edinburgh.
The group of men and boys, aged between 15 and 22, have each been charged with a public disorder offence.
Eleven of them have also been charged with a total of 22 assault offences after five men were attacked during incidents in Gorgie and Dalry on 21 October.
All 16 charged are expected to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court at later dates.
Hearts defeated St Johnstone 1-0 in a match played at Murrayfield on the day of the disorder.
Sgt Alex Dickson, of Police Scotland, said: "A number of people, who were just going about their business, were subject to attacks following a match in the city and a robust investigation has been under way since this time.
"It is the minority of people who attend football matches with the intention of causing disorder, however, I want to reassure all supporters that those who engage in such behaviour will be rigorously pursued."
Superhero Saturday presented by Advance Financial Foundation
Marvel Comics favorites Spider-Man and Captain America are coming to Zoo Knoxville for a special appearance at Superhero Saturday presented by Advance Financial Foundation this Saturday, June 17, from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
Fans of all ages are invited to come by for a personal introduction and to pose for photos with Spider-Man and Captain America. Other special activities include the “Superhero Boot Camp”, where little good guys can learn how to use their own super powers for heroic feats.
Superhero Saturday featuring Captain America and Spider-Man is included with paid zoo admission.
For more information on Superhero Saturday featuring Captain America and Spider-Man, visit Zoo Knoxville’s Web site at zooknoxville.org, Zoo Knoxville’s Facebook page or call the zoo at (865) 637-5331.
Police say 28-year-old Wesley Flores pulled out a gun and shot himself in the jaw after four hours of unsuccessful negotiations. He's since been sent to a hospital in Lubbock.
Authorities say Flores was originally taken into custody on a warrant for failing to show up to a scheduled court appearance.
ATLANTA (AP) - An Atlanta attorney who was convicted of murder for fatally shooting his business executive wife is to be sentenced next month.
Claud "Tex" McIver is set for sentencing May 23. A jury on Monday convicted McIver of felony murder, which carries a mandatory life sentence. It is up to the judge to decide whether McIver will have the possibility of parole.
The jury also convicted the 75-year-old McIver of aggravated assault, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony and influencing a witness.
McIver attorney Bruce Harvey called the verdict the "triumph of emotion and speculation over reason and fact."
McIver was riding in a rear seat of an SUV on Sept. 25, 2016, when a gun he was holding fired and the bullet hit his wife, Diane.
1. Josh Hart offered a toughness the Lakers need and Larry Nance Jr. has counseled him about it. Nance remembers what it's like to be a rookie trying to prove your value to a team, so he's the perfect person to advise Hart. "I'm constantly in his ear about just, 'Hey, as a rookie, play defense, defense, defense,'" Nance said. "That'll get you on the court and then you expand from there." That is what got Hart on the court Friday night, which was a bounce-back game for him. Hart responded to getting the start by scoring 15 points and grabbing 14 rebounds for his third double-double of the season.
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My understanding after speaking to White Rock city hall, our MLA and BNSF is that the trains have certain rights when it comes to transporting goods, and their free access cannot be challenged.
I also have been advised there is a ‘no horns time’ from sunset to sunrise.
I believe that BNSF should be fined each and every time a train goes through and violates the peace by blasting their horns.
Amtrak has been respectful and discreet when rolling through, however the freight trains totally defy this ‘no horn’ zone and blast at 1, 2, 5 and 6 a.m. – some lightly, some non-stop.
This is a disturbance of the peace and should be fined just as a resident would be if they had a noisy party in the middle of the night.
There are enough citizens impacted and woken up that can record when these infractions take place.
Let’s look at the rights of the residents rather than BNSF.
Lenore Van Oene, White Rock
A UPS employee opened fire at one of the company's package delivery facilities in San Francisco on Wednesday, killing three co-workers and then himself as officers closed in and workers ran frantically into the streets, police and company officials said. Two other United Parcel Service employees were wounded in the shooting that prompted a massive police response in an industrial neighborhood, Assistant Police Chief Toney Chaplin told reporters.
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Singapore is still interested in hosting the Formula One race if the terms are right, and discussions on keeping the event in the Southeast Asian nation are under way, according to the "I think the event is still a good one and I think it's something we're interested to look at provided the terms and conditions are right," Lionel Yeo, chief executive officer at Singapore Tourism Board, told Bloomberg Television's Haslinda Amin Tuesday, when asked if hosting the event makes sense. "The discussions are still ongoing."
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The White House press secretary says President Donald Trump will donate his presidential salary at the end of the year. And he says the president wants the media's help deciding where the money will go.
Trump had said during the campaign that he planned to donate his $400,000 annual salary to charity.
Press Secretary Sean Spicer tells journalists the president will give the money at the end of the year and would "love your help" to determine where it goes.
He says, "The way that we can avoid scrutiny is to let the press corps" decide.
Trump came under scrutiny following revelations that he appeared to have given relatively little to charity over the course of his career.
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Uber driver reveals what the Stefanovic brothers said in New Idea
The brothers were recorded speaking candidly about their Channel Nine colleagues.
Eight kittens have been rescued from a house fire in Eastwood.
The incident happened last night shortly after 9pm on the ground floor of a property on Addison Villas.
Firefighters from Eastwood and Heanor used four breathing apparatus and two hoses to extinguish the fire and a pressure fan to clear the smoke.
The crews then boarded up the property and left it in the hands of the occupants shortly before 11.30pm.
Afeez Hanafi A 20-year-old fun seeker, Joshua Johnson, has been stabbed to death by a commercial motorcyclist (okada rider) on Akanni Street, Ahmadiya, Lagos State. PUNCH Metro learnt that the okada rider, who was on the run, also inflicted injuries on the deceased’s friend, identified only as Gbenga. It was gathered that Johnson, Gbenga and […]
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Space Highlights of 2017
Richard Hollingham and Sue Nelson are joined by space journalist Sarah Cruddas and rocket insurer, David Wade, to discuss 2017 and look ahead to 2018 in space. Featuring genetically engineered astronauts, Cassini and giant private rockets, it also includes the second part of our interview with Apollo 15 astronaut, Al Worden. He talks about his pioneering spacewalk, difficult homecoming, life after the Moon and reveals how he feels about his commander.
Louisiana-Lafayette running back Elijah McGuire is visiting with the Giants on Monday, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.
McGuire ran for 1,127 yards on 232 carries, averaging 4.9 yards per carry, and seven touchdowns during his senior year last season, adding 29 receptions for 238 yards and two receiving touchdowns.
The 5-foot-10, 214-pound running back was named the 2014 Sun Belt Player of the Year, along with the 2014 Sun Belt Offensive Player of the Year.
In his four years with the Ragin' Cajuns, McGuire carried the ball 710 times for 4,312 yards, averaging 6.1 yards per carry, and 42 touchdowns. He added 130 receptions for 1,394 yards and 10 receiving touchdowns.
McGuire is projected to be a Day 3 selection in next week's NFL Draft.
A 31-year old Nashville man is charged with DUI and driving on a revoked license for the third time. Murfreesboro Police Officer Matthew Rice reports assisting another officer in a traffic stop on East Main Street just before 12:30 Tuesday morning.
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Police are asking for the public's assistance to find a missing 67-year-old woman with Alzheimer's who might be lost and disoriented. Aszeta Wray Wallace was last seen about 5:30 a.m. Sunday in the Red Bird area, specifically in the 7300 block of Brierfield Drive, near Interstate 35E and East Camp Wisdom Road.
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(Global Edition) From the BBC World Service…Enthusiasm pushed the price of bitcoin futures up in their trading debut on the Chicago Board Options Exchange. But what does that mean for what many are calling a crypto-currency bubble? Then, we explain the link between Legos and blockchain, the technology underpinning bitcoin. Afterwards, we talk about why global arms sales have risen nearly 2 percent.
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The chairs of both Halton school boards are requesting additional transportation funding from the province to offset the “negative impact” of a minimum-wage increase on Halton’s school bus driver shortage.
In a joint letter to Minister of Education Mitzie Hunter, both Halton Catholic District School Board chair Diane Rabenda and Halton District School Board chair Kelly Amos outlined what the impending increase will mean to the already chronic shortage of school bus drivers.
"There is currently a shortfall of 54 school bus drivers in Halton, which means that 12 per cent of the bus routes in the region do not have a regular driver,” stated the letter sent Dec. 6.
“The average hourly wage for school bus drivers in Halton is between $13-17/hour, which unfortunately means that our local school bus operators are competing with other industries that offer minimum wage for work that is less demanding,” the letter continued.
THERMOPOLIS — The Thermopolis Police Department is looking for Jeremy Breeden, a Kansas man suspected of attempted first-degree murder.
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Walmart has struck a partnership with e-commerce firm Rakuten to launch an online grocery delivery service in Japan, its latest effort to forge an alliance with a popular homegrown chain to crack a competitive market. Kate King reports.
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Tom Holland and Benedict Cumberbatch sit down with Xilla Valentine to promote their new movie Avengers Infinity War hitting theaters this Friday. During this casual interview I accidentally brought up a photograph of Benedict, Tom and Tom Hiddleston which was called the most British picture ever, but someone replied by saying there wasn’t a lip in the entire photo.
The tweet quickly went viral.
there is not one lip in this whole photo https://t.co/8E8mNAxlW2 — shana (@waterpharks) April 10, 2018
Benedict Cumberbatch put on his duck lips to show he does indeed have lips.
The rest of the fun interview talks about Tom’s CGI arm hair to display his Spidey-Senses and if we will ever see Miles Morales in the MCU to which Tom was about to reveal all the juicy details before stopping short. Great stuff.
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Thankfully for the Virden resident, an inductee into the Manitoba Agricultural Hall of Fame's 2017 class, there is no plan to step aside. Semi-retired but still busy, he was off to perform a surgery on a horse after getting off the phone Thursday.
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Twenty-seven days ago the New York Islanders were in last place in the Metropolitan Division. Today, they are one point out of a playoff spot.
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Do you aspire to have the pizazz of Heidi Klum? The inventive streak of Martha Stewart? The $3.1 billion net worth of Starbucks head honcho Howard Schultz? Turns out that...
SN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. — Deshon Taylor hit all 10 of his free-throw attempts and finished with 21 points, Ray Bowles added 19 points and Fresno State extended its win streak to six with an 83-63 victory over Cal Poly on Saturday night.
Terrell Carter II had 16 points on 7-for-7 shooting, Sam Bittner added 12 points and Bryson Williams 11 for Fresno State, which shot 51 per cent from the field, including 9 for 18 from long range.
Leading 37-23 at the break, the Bulldogs (8-2) led by double figures the rest of the way.
Cal Poly (4-5) led briefly in the opening half when Luke Meikle hit a jumper to put the Mustangs on top 8-7 with 14:42 left before the break. Fresno State responded with an 8-0 spurt capped by Williams’ bucket and never trailed again.
Victor Joseph got 12 points and Jakub Niziol had 11 for Cal Poly, which has lost three of its last four games.
BUDAPEST, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Hungary’s central bank (NBH) increased the surplus liquidity it provides to the banking system to 1.506 trillion forints ($5.65 billion) at Monday’s foreign currency swap tenders, from 1.456 trillion forints a week ago, it said in a statement.
The NBH accepted bids worth 159 million euros ($187.45 million) for its 1-month swap facility, which provides forint liquidity in return for euros, and 79 million euros for the three-month maturity, it said on its page.
Banks submitted bids worth 363 million euros for the one-month swaps. For the three-month facility, all bids were accepted. ($1 = 266.44 forints) ($1 = 0.8482 euros) (Reporting by Sandor Peto and Gergely Szakacs)
Reposing tomorrow Sunday at Fitzpatrick’s Funeral Home, Cahersiveen from 5:30pm to 8pm – followed by removal to The Sacred Heart Church, The Glen arriving at 8:30pm. Requiem Mass will take place on Monday at 11am. Burial afterwards in Keel Cemetery, The Glen. No flowers please. Donations if desired to the Irish Cancer Society, Night Nursing Service. Enquiries to O’ Sullivan Funeral Directors
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Feelin' hot, hot, hot? Well, these people in China sure seem to be feeling the heat. Pictures from China's chilli eating contest show participants sitting in tubs filled with red peppers and water, eating as many chillies as they can. And why would one subject his or herself to this torture? Well, to win the big competition, what else?According to AFP, the contest was held in Ningxiang in China's Hunan province on August 12. The competition is held in a bid to attract tourists to Hunan province, which is well-known for its spicy food.The contestant who won the contest was a man named Su. He had managed to devour some 15 chillies in just 60 seconds, reports People's Daily, China Would you dare to participate in a similar competition? Tell us using the comments section below.Click for more trending news
After the massive success of, which Marvel was super nervous about beforehand, writer/director James Gunn didn't automatically agree to doing the sequel. To his credit, he took time to assess whether joining the bunch of a-holes for another universe-spanning adventure was what he really wanted, and ultimately he decided that yes,would be in his future. And once again speculation has started to mount over his return for a third movie, but this time Gunn decided to end any suspense early.OF COURSE he's coming back. Here's his rather humorous announcement on Facebook As Marvel begins to take a more offbeat approach to some of their characters (see thetrailer), Gunn is clearly the guy who has helped lead the way. After that, who knows what Gunn's future holds with Marvel. He may decide to step away and make more movies like The Belko Experiment, or perhaps he'll jump to a different character. It's pretty much wide open to him at this point.opens May 5th.
The Ohio hometown of Thomas Edison now has two statues honoring the inventor.
A new statue sits in the town square of Milan (MY'-lan), where Edison spent the first seven years of his life.
It was made by Ohio sculptor Alan Cottrill and is similar to another Edison statue Cottrill created and is now displayed at the U.S. Capitol.
The new statue in Milan shows Edison holding a light bulb in one hand and a phonograph in the other.
The Sandusky Register reports a large crowd showed up for the unveiling on Monday.
There's a second statue of Edison in the town square that depicts him as a child with his mother.
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France has called on Russia to stop military action in Syria and respect a fragile ceasefire agreement brokered by Moscow and Turkey to end almost six years of war.
The truce deal, which was welcomed unanimously by the United Nations Security Council, has been repeatedly violated since it began, with warring sides trading the blame.
On Saturday, Syria rebels warned they would abandon the ceasefire if government forces continued to violate it, asking the Russians, who support President Bashar al-Assad, to rein in army and militia attacks in the valley by 8 pm.
French Prime Minister Bernard Cazeneuve said: "We resolutely condemn everything Russia could do in Syria that would contribute to a continuation of fighting.
"We hope talks between separate Syrian forces will continue so the ceasefire can hold. We ask the Russians to stop taking part in military operations which are deadly operations."
However he did not specify which actions in particular he was referring to.
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Bay View is home to Humboldt Park, which features a beautiful band shell especially designed for acoustic excellence. Each Tuesday evening from June through August, Bay View neighbors gather on the vast hillside above the band shell to enjoy music performed by local musicians. The event runs from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. each week.
The first law enforcement officer in the U.S. ever to be charged with a terrorism offense is again scheduled for trial.
Jury selection begins Monday afternoon in federal court in Alexandria, Virginia, in the case against Nicholas Young, who was a police officer in the region’s Metro system when he was arrested last year in a government sting.
Prosecutors say Young bought nearly $250 in gift cards he intended for the Islamic State group, giving the cards to an individual who turned out to be an FBI source.
Young’s lawyers say the sting amounts to entrapment after their client was under surveillance for six years.
Documents show Young had been under surveillance since 2010.
The trial had been expected to begin last week but was delayed when new evidence emerged.
Days after Harvey Weinstein was arrested and charged with rape, his lawyer has told the Manhattan district attorney that the former Hollywood producer won't testify before a grand jury, according to a statement from the lawyer’s spokeswoman.
In the statement, issued Wednesday, Benjamin Brafman said he made the decision after his request to postpone Mr. Weinstein’s appearance before the grand jury beyond its set deadline of Wednesday afternoon was denied by the court.
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While urban farming is on-trend now, it's important to remember that "herban farming" never went out of style. We just couldn't really talk about it until recently. Hell, weed seeds could only legally be sold as "novelty collector's items." (Also, you weren't supposed to grow them, just admire the little pods.) But those dark days are over and we at Willamette Week, along with amateur horticulturists and marijuana enthusiasts throughout Oregon and Washington, couldn't be happier. It's time to start (legally) living the farm-to- bowl lifestyle.
A MAN who was arrested on suspicion of arson has been re-bailed until the beginning of June.
Following a flat fire in Harrier Drive, Didcot in March, a 21-year-old man has had his bail extended until Friday, June 2.
The late night inferno had terrified neighbours as they rushed out of their homes in their dressing gowns to escape the blaze.
One man had to be rescued after he was found inside the burning building by firefighters from Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue service.
He was treated for smoke inhalation at the scene.
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NEW YORK Feb 13 Mick McGuire, founder of activist hedge fund Marcato Capital Management, told CNBC on Monday that Deckers Outdoor Corp had made capital allocation missteps and showed a lack of discipline around costs.
"Deckers is...a business with a great brand, generates a lot of cash flow and actually trades at one of its lowest valuations in its history, but they've made some very critical missteps around capital allocation and really a lack of discipline around costs and returns on capital," McGuire told the cable television network.
Deckers was not immediately available for comment. (Reporting by Sam Forgione; editing by Grant McCool)
To describe the itchy throb that pulses through a lot of Prettiest Eyes sound as psychedelic is fair but it should be clarified that it is a really psychopathic trip. To say that their a dance band is fair too but it should be noted that a lot of the dances being done are a whirling dervish.
To say that their sound serves as aural belt sander does need not much more of a clarification though.
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NORMAN, Okla. -- The penalty trial against a man convicted of beheading his coworker is adjourned until Tuesday.
Alton Nolen, 33, is facing the death penalty for beheading his coworker Colleen Hufford in September 2014. He has already been sentenced on assault crimes related to stabbing Traci Johnson during the same incident.
According to Cleveland County DA Greg Mashburn, information came up during expert testimony that was new to both legal counsels. Both sides are waiting on more information as to how it it may or not affect cases.
The trial first a legal snag Thursday after Dr. Jarrod Steffan, a neuropsychologist and expert witness for the state, testified he had concerns over errors in testing conducted on Nolen by a psychologist testifying for the defense.
The trial resumes Tuesday. Mashburn says they hope to reach a complete verdict by Wednesday.
BERLIN, Dec 11 (Reuters) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Monday called for speedy efforts to form a stable new government, saying she saw promising areas of common ground with the Social Democrats (SPD) on the future of Europe and close cooperation with France.
“The world is waiting for us to be able to act,” Merkel told reporters after meeting with leaders of her conservative Christian Democrats (CDU) to discuss possible negotiations about renewing the “grand coalition” with the SPD that ruled for the past four years. “That is why I support quick discussions.”
She said Germany needed a stable government to work closely with France and take advantage of the historic opportunity to strengthen Europe in 2018 before the next European elections in 2019. She explicitly backed a call by French President Emmanuel Macron to implement a joint corporate tax law by 2025. (Reporting by Andrea Shalal and Andreas Rinke; Editing by Joseph Nasr)
There are calls for reforms of the courts system, after a finding that only 48 per cent of drink driving offences resulted in a conviction in the District Court last year.
A report by RTÉ Investigates also revealed major regional differences in prosecution rates for drink driving.
The courts in Westmeath had an 85% prosecution rate, while in Waterford it was just 34%.
Meanwhile, 43% of all District Court summonses were not served in 2015.
Labour Party justice spokesperson Sean Sherlock says a new approach is needed.
He said: "Proper training for judges, proper continual professional development and coherence between Gardaí, the Department of Justice and the courts service (are needed).
NEW YORK (AP) — The latest on developments in financial markets (all times local):
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Hopes that new elections in Italy can be avoided helped send stocks broadly higher in the U.S. and Europe.
The gains early Wednesday on Wall Street erased about half of the market's losses from a day earlier, when investors worried that an impasse in Italian politics could destabilize the euro.
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Banks, which took heavy losses the day before, rebounded. JPMorgan Chase added 1.5 percent. U.S. banks were benefiting from a turn higher in bond yields, which allows them to charge higher interest rates on loans.
The S&P 500 index rose 16 points, or 0.6 percent, to 2,706.
The Dow Jones industrial average rose 162 points, or 0.6 percent, to 24,517. The Nasdaq climbed 34 points, or 0.5 percent, to 7,431.
The yield on the 10-year Treasury rose to 2.85 percent.
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Gould made field goals from 52, 35, 25 and 41 yards in Sunday's 26-16 win over the Texans, when he also made both his extra-point tries.
Gould has now notched 29 points in two games since Jimmy Garoppolo took over as San Francisco's starting quarterback. While it remains to be seen whether his production increase continues, that's the best two-week stretch Gould has put together this season.
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Salah walked off the pitch in tears just 30 minutes into the Champions League final last weekend after suffering a shoulder injury following a tussle with Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos.
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp described Salah’s problem as “a really serious injury” and the Egypt ace’s World Cup hopes are now in doubt.
Ramos was heavily criticised for his part in the challenge with many Liverpool fans suggesting he set out to injure Salah on purpose.
However, new footage has emerged suggesting that Salah is in fact the one to initiate the arm lock with Ramos.
There's no shortage of articles and television shows that showcase the dishes that chefs love to cook at their restaurants. But what do they love to eat at the end of their exhausting 16-hour days? Or on their days off? In this series, we ask Milwaukee area chefs to share their favorite dishes both from area restaurants and for eating at home.
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We like to believe it was a series of political decisions, parliamentary votes, royal commissions and court rulings that remade Canada in its centennial. However, Doug Saunders writes, in its 100 year, the country was officially reflecting realities, ideas and notions of identity that had been brewing beneath the surface for two decades Each month this year, Globe writers will tell their tale of Canada: what its history, geography, peoples and culture mean in their lives.
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(BREITBART) Calling international politics a “battlefield”, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán told newspaper Magyar Idők that Hungary’s sovereignty is under constant attack from foreign interests and the powerful left wing activist George Soros. Adding that mass migration threatens the future of Europe, he urged for the preservation of Christian civilisation.
“Today we live in a time when international politics is a battlefield,” Prime Minister Orbán said on Easter Sunday. “The independence and freedom of European nations are at stake. And at the centre of the battlefield is migration.”
“This is what our future stands or falls on,” he said, “the fate of Europe. The question is whether the character of European nations will be determined by the same spirit, civilisation, culture and mentality as in our parents’ and grandparents’ time, or by something completely different.”
The 59-year-old revealed her mum had died at the age of 88 and how she was heartbroken by her tragic loss.
In a lengthy statement posted on Instagram, she said: "I will miss her every moment of every day and I thank her for being the incredible mother, woman and role model that she was to so many people."
The Cuban star went on to thank her fans for her keeping them in their prayers and said her mum knew that they were thinking of her.
"Please know that at every moment, I let her know about the love and light that was being sent to her and she appreciated and absorbed every beautiful sentiment," she added.
As the result of the Republican sweep in November's election, nine state and county officeholders were sworn into office Saturday morning. Three of the six incumbents given the oath of office by Bartholomew Superior Court 1 Judge Jim Worton have held the same office for more than 20 years, including: Scott Benjamin, right, watches as Bartholomew County Superior One Judge Jim Worton, left, hugs Bartholomew County Circuit Judge Kelly Benjamin, center, after swearing her in during a ceremony inside Bartholomew County Superior Court One at the Bartholomew County Courthouse in Columbus, Ind., Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016.
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Conservative MP Penny Mordaunt uses sign language in the House of Commons as she discusses the Global Disability Conference taking place in London at the end of July.
The conference is designed to help the world’s poorest people who are living with disabilities
Fights broke out between inmates at Lee Correctional Institution earlier this month leaving seven dead and 22 injured. Tim Dominick tdominick@thestate.com
Almost three days after drowning in the Kavango River police at Rundu in the Kavango East Region are still searching for the body of Mundanya Joseph Tjiwawa.
Thirty-one-year-old Tjiwawa drowned in the Kavango River on Friday afternoon. The search area continues to be a scene of grief for the family and friends of Tjiwawa, but they remain hopeful that his body will be found.
Police reports indicate that two men grabbed Tjiwawa, who was drunk at the time, and threw him into the river for unknown reasons resulting in him drowning.
The two suspects have been arrested.
When this atrocity happened it just made my blood boil, especially after living in Idaho and still having family there. Three Islamic refugees, ages 14, 10 and seven, sexually assaulted a five year-old girl in Twin Falls, Idaho.
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Hear me, o healing world: Charles Manson is dead, gone. In the words of the real Jesus: It is finished. Reports are that in his handwritten will, Manson wrote: "I'm not in the best spot to rest in peace."
"Good riddance!" crowed Geraldo Rivera, on national television when the end finally came. (Like him or not, Geraldo did one of the best in-person interviews with Manson ever, back in 1986. "Come on Charlie, stop bullshitting me!" he shouted, to Manson's face. To which all Charlie could answer was a quiet, polite "OK.")
But book publishers will always love Manson, the way they do Hitler; no one can say when the endless flow of books on these two fascinating killers will ever (i.e., never) end. This new book is "the real deal on the real wheel," to use a Charlie-ism: Dianne Lake's Member of the Family (William Morrow, $27.99) is a firsthand reminiscence of life with the Manson Family at the Spahn Ranch, back when she was 15 and her Manson-given name was Snake. (Deborah Herman is her co-author.)
Minnesota Capitol To Reopen After $310M Restoration
by Dan Hanger
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Minnesota’s newly restored state Capitol is about to reopen after a $310 million renovation.
The historic building reopens to the public Tuesday after three years of construction and decades of planning. It’s the first major preservation effort since the Capitol opened in 1905.
The St. Cloud Times reports much of the work is not obvious to visitors. That includes upgraded infrastructure and repairs to the inside and outside of the 111-year-old building.
The Capitol has been mainly off-limits to visitors during the renovation. Both the House and Senate will convene at the Capitol when the 2017 session opens Tuesday.
A grand opening of the completed building will be held in August.
5W1H: 2 security personnel martyred in an encounter at Tral area in Pulwama
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In the West African nation of Burkina Faso several people were killed in attack on a cafe in the capital city of Ouagadougou. CNN's Farai Sevenzo reports.
April 10 Harland Clarke Holdings Corp:
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A man was killed on Tuesday when a household gas cylinder exploded to pieces in Haret Saida in the southern city of Sidon, the National News Agency reported.
The victim was identified as Bilal H. He was seriously wounded in the gas explosion which erupted while he was doing his chores at home, said NNA.
He was taken to the Labib Medical Center in Sidon for treatment but shortly died after.
Quoting Hizbullah sources, LBCI said: “Bilal Hassan Abdo is a member of Hizbullah. He was killed in a house accident.”
On the other hand, security sources described the incident as “mysterious,” saying: “Bilal Hassan has died as a result of a mysterious explosion in Haret Sidon. He is a member of Hizbullah.”
Bradley Cooper and Irina Shayk hold hands while walking along the beach on Sunday (February 12) in Venice, Calif.
Irina held onto a picnic basket with their lunches while Bradley held onto his girlfriend’s shoes during their stroll through the sand.
When they found a spot to eat, Bradley took off his shirt to bathe in the sun and the couple was seen sharing some cute cuddles.
Irina, who is pregnant with their first child, showed off her growing baby bump during the romantic day at the beach.
William L. Woodfill “Bill” passed away unexpectedly due to a heart problem on June 8, 2017 at age 78, while in rehab following his stroke and fall in October 2016.
Bill was a man of great intelligence and integrity, plus a man of many considerable talents. He leaves behind people who meant the world to him; life partner Karen Jungbluth, niece Dana (Harley) Nicar, their children Haley and Fisher; nephew Kyle (Lindsey) Woodfill, their children Charlotte and William; God-daughter and niece Tammy (Tim) Adams and their son Zachary; sister-in-law Jan Woodfill and cousin Drew (Wilma) Young. Bill was preceded in death by his brother Tom and his sister Harrriet.
Bill spent his entire working life as an accomplished engineer for Mercury Marine, garnering numerous patents along the way. He stayed in touch with many wonderful pals from childhood years in Greensburg, Indiana.
Services to be announced at a later date. Please see website krausefuneralhome.com or call 262-432-8300.
The City of Gatineau has reached an agreement in principle with Vision Multisports Outaouais (VMSO) to replace the now-obsolete Robert Guertin arena with a new one, according to Mayor Maxime Pedneaud-Jobin.
The details of the agreement aren't yet public.
Pedneaud-Jobin said after Tuesday night's council meeting that the deal will be presented to council's executive committee Wednesday, and that a news conference will follow to present the next steps.
Residents won't learn the full details of the agreement in principle until it's presented to the entire municipal council.
Pedneaud-Jobin said members of the public will have an opportunity to weigh in, but he couldn't say exactly when a public discussion would take place.
He added that he wants to see the outcome of Wednesday's meeting with the executive committee before formalizing any future discussions.
If the City of Gatineau's deal with VMSO goes through, the new arena would be home to the Gatineau Olympiques hockey team.
In a surprise announcement outside 10 Downing Street on Tuesday, the prime minister, Theresa May, calls a general election for 8 June. She says the election will be about leadership. She says the Tories will remove uncertainty and strengthen Britain’s hand in Brexit negotiations
Two people are wanted for stealing pounds of frozen crab legs from a Memphis grocery store.
Two people smashed the glass front door of Save-A-Lot on South Third Street on Wednesday, according to Memphis Police Department.
Once inside, one of the suspects grabbed 30 boxes of crab legs before running from the store.
If you know who may have committed this crime, call Crime Stoppers at 901-528-CASH.
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Stocks are opening solidly higher on Wall Street as the market comes off its worst week since March.
Gains in technology companies and banks early Monday helped send indexes higher. Apple, Microsoft and Facebook each rose about 1 percent in the first few minutes of trading.
Bank of America was up 1.6 percent and JPMorgan Chase rose 1.1 percent.
Signs of anxiety in the market that flared last week were on the wane. Prices for bonds and gold fell.
The Standard & Poor’s 500 rose 19 points, or 0.8 percent, to 2,460.
The Dow Jones industrials rose 128 points, or 0.6 percent, to 21,988. The Nasdaq composite rose 59 points, or 1 percent, to 6,315.
Phoenix man decides to give up his guns after watching the horror of the Las Vegas massacre, then faces backlash and death threats as a result.
Saudi Crown Prince Begins Trip Across America Looking For Investors As Saudi crown prince, Mohammad Bin Salman travels across America he will have one major hurdle: Americans don't like his country very much. His itinerary looks like a public relations campaign to reset U.S. public opinion.
Topeka Police were threatened by a machete-wielding man early Saturday at the Law Enforcement Center.
According to a release, the man said he had a bomb in addition to the machete.
Topeka Police Officers isolated him outside the LEC and initiated communications that continued for over an hour.
The male subsequently came toward officers aggressively with his machete and he was “Tased”.
He was taken into custody receiving only superficial injuries. No officers were injured in this incident.
Anthony Hernandez of Topeka was booked into the Shawnee County Dept. of Corrections for Aggravated Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer, Criminal Threat, and other charges.
A man has died after getting into an argument at a party in North Las Vegas late Sunday night.
According to North Las Vegas police, one of the men pulled out a gun and fired at the victim. The victim was taken to a nearby hospital where he later died of his injuries. Police said he suffered a gunshot wound to the torso.
The incident happened just before 11:00 p.m. at a trailer park in the 2000 block of East Tonopah Avenue, near East Lake Mead Boulevard and Civic Center Drive. The victim got into a fight with 19-year-old Fernando Corales, police said. When he shot the victim, Hugo Lopez, 27, came outside and also shot at the victim.
Corales and Lopez were booked for charges of murder with a deadly weapon and attempted murder with a deadly weapon, respectively.
The Coroner's Office will release the identity, and cause and manner of death, pending notification of next of kin.
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On December 9, 2017, Harold Juter; beloved husband of Jacqui Juter (nee Lewin); loving father of Elton Juter and Simone (Gidon) Sobel; cherished brother of Goldie (late Charlie) Glick and Beryl (late Jeffrey) Baleson; adored grandfather of Bracha, Avital Rachel, Miriam Sara and Penina Sobel; devoted son of the late Mike and Edie Juter. Funeral services in Atlanta on Monday, December 11. Interment at Crest Lawn Memorial Park, Atlanta, Ga. Please omit flowers. Contributions in his memory may be sent to Ahavas Yisrael Charity Fund, c/o Janine Chapman, 2723 Woodcourt Road, Baltimore, MD 21209. In mourning in Atlanta.
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BRUSSELS, March 29 EU antitrust regulators blocked the proposed merger of Deutsche Boerse and the London Stock Exchange on Wednesday as expected, saying that the deal would have harmed competition because of the companies' combined market power.
The European Commission said the fifth attempt, three public and two informal, by the companies to create Europe's biggest exchange would have created a de facto monopoly in the markets for clearing fixed income instruments.
"As the parties failed to offer the remedies required to address our competition concerns, the Commission has decided to prohibit the merger," European Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager said in a statement.
London Stock Exchange set the stage for a veto after rejecting a regulatory demand to sell its MTS Italian trading platform. (Reporting by Foo Yun Chee; editing by Robert-Jan Bartunek)
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MONTREAL – Montreal police divers will return to the Rivieres des Prairies today in hopes of finding 10-year-old Ariel Jeffrey Kouakou.
The boy hasn’t been seen since March 12 when he left his home in the city’s Ahunstic-Cartierville district to visit a friend’s house.
Police divers made three dives on Monday, but didn’t find any sign of the boy.
Sgt. Manuel Couture says the dives are difficult, not just because of the water temperature, but due to ice and snow on the river blocking the sunlight.
Police have been going door-to-door in the neighbourhood and using horses, the canine unit, all-terrain vehicles and a helicopter to search the area.
The boy’s father has said he believes his son had been abducted and has asked police to restore an Amber Alert that was issued immediately after Ariel had disappeared. Couture said it will be up to investigators to make that determination.
A steady breeze unfurls the U.S. Flag flying over the blue bridge Monday as a pair of boating anglers slowly troll the Columbia River under bright and sunny skies. Bob Brawdy Tri-City Herald
The State Department has confirmed that a Delaware business owner originally from Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, was one of nearly 70 people injured during a New Year's Eve celebration in Istanbul. WCAU-TV reports that the brother of William Jacob Raak says the 35-year-old was visiting friends in Istanbul.
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FILE PHOTO: School children release balloons during a ceremony commemorating the victims of the 2004 Beslan hostage crisis in the southern Russian town of Beslan, September 3, 2015. REUTERS/Kazbek Basayev
FILE PHOTO: People mourn inside School Number One during a ceremony commemorating the victims of the 2004 hostage crisis in the southern Russian town of Beslan, September 1, 2014. REUTERS/Kazbek Basayev
MOSCOW The Kremlin said on Thursday it could not agree with a ruling by the European Court of Human Rights that Moscow failed to take steps that could have averted a hostage siege in the Russian town of Beslan in which more than 330 people were killed.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, speaking on a conference call with reporters, said the court's criticism of Russia was unacceptable, given that the country had been the victim of terrorist attacks.
(Reporting by Christian Lowe; Editing by Alexander Winning)
PHENIX CITY, AL (WTVM) – Russell County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an incident of auto theft.
On Monday morning, police were in pursuit of two burglary suspects who allegedly stole a van.
The incident happened near the Chattahoochee Valley Community College where the school was on alert, according to Vice President David Hodge.
This is a developing story; check back for more updates.
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JACKSON, Tenn.– The USJ Bruins take down TCA, 53-26.
Air Vice Marshal Matar bin Ali al Obaidani, Commander of the Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO) received at Al Seeb Air Base on Monday Lt Gen Jeffrey Harrigian, Commander of the US Air Forces Central Command, currently visiting the Sultanate.
The meeting reviewed the existing military cooperation between RAFO and US Air Forces and discussed several matters of common concern. The meeting was attended by Air Commodore Sultan bin Khalfan al Yahyaee, Commander of Al Seeb Air Base, and the Military Attaché at the US Embassy in Muscat. — ONA
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The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has directed Judge Brinkley to immediately issue an order releasing rapper Meek Mill on bail, according to Mill's lawyer.The decree was handed down Tuesday afternoon.Mill, whose given name is Robert Rihmeek Williams, was sentenced in November to two to four years in prison for violating probation on a roughly decade-old gun and drug case.Several high-profile people have spoke out on Mill's behalf against the sentence, calling it harsh and unnecessary.Comedian Kevin Hart visited Mill in prison earlier in the day, decrying his multi-year prison sentence.Earlier this month, Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner visited Mill in prison and claimed the conviction should be tossed. Mill issued the following statement regarding the release:Mill's Lawyer said the following:
Raabta box office collection: The film which narrates the reincarnation story of two lovers collected mere 15. 93 crore on the box office during the weekend. Sushant Singh Rajput and Kriti Sanon 's 'raabta' failed to create magic on the silver screen.
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ISTANBUL, March 29 Net profit at Turkish banks rose 85 percent in January-February from the same period a year earlier, data from Turkey's BDDK banking regulator showed on Wednesday.
Turkish lenders, which include Isbank, Garanti and Akbank, posted net profits of 8.45 billion lira ($2.32 billion), the data showed, compared with 4.56 billion lira a year earlier.
($1 = 3.6448 liras) (Reporting by Ebru Tuncay; Writing by David Dolan; Editing by Daren Butler)
Three young British men were sentenced on Tuesday to jail time and caning for sexually assaulting a Malaysian woman during a stag party in Singapore.
Khong Tam Thanh, Le Michael and Vu Thai Son, in their 20s, were originally accused of rape but pleaded guilty on Monday to a lesser charge of aggravated outrage of modesty after a four-day trial.
High Court Judge Hoo Sheau Peng slammed their "reprehensible" conduct and sentenced the trio, British citizens of Vietnamese origin, to jail terms of between five and a half years to six and a half years.
They were also sentenced to between five and eight strokes of the cane each. Caning is a punishment dating back to British colonial rule in Singapore and involves being flogged with a rattan stick.
Gabby Giffords, the former U.S. representative who was shot during a public meeting with her constituents in Arizona six years ago, says she is heart-broken for the victims of Wednesday's shooting at a congressional baseball practice. Giffords issued a statement through her political action committee, Americans for Responsible Solutions, which aims to reduce gun violence through stricter laws.
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POLICE officers discovered more than 100 cannabis plants at a home in Southsea while England were playing against Colombia last night.
A 25-year-old man from Portsmouth has been arrested on suspicion of producing a controlled class B drug – and has since been released from custody.
A spokesman from Hampshire Constabulary said: ‘We conducted a search of an address yesterday on Boulton Road, Southsea, and more than 100 cannabis plants were seized inside.
‘A 25-year-old man from Portsmouth has been arrested; he was released from custody but remains under investigation.’
COLUMBIANA, Ohio (WKBN) – A lucky fourth grader from Columbiana will have her design on an Ohio Department of Transportation plow this winter.
Madelyn Huber’s “A Charlie Brown Christmas” won the contest at Joshua Dixon Elementary in Columbiana.
This is the third year in a row that the school has had the contest.
Staff voted to pick the winner, and the rest of Madeline’s fourth-grade classmates helped to paint the plow.
You’ll soon be able to see the plow on the streets and in the city’s parade.
The Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations has sent an IL-76 plane waterbomber to assist the firefighting works in Khosrov’s Forest reserve. The IL-76 plane of the Russian MoES can dump over 42 tons of water at fire spots in one flight, as well as create a dividing area 800 m long and 60 m wide. The IL-76 is considered as one of the biggest firefighting waterbombers. The crew of the plane has been trained to work in complicated situations and has a considerable experience in fighting forest fires. Currently preparations are underway to bring the plane to Armenia and to provide the necessary quantity of water.
Checo W. Yancy holds his well-worn Bible in one hand and a letter and certificate of commutation of his life sentence signed by former Gov. Edwin W. Edwards. Yancy spent 20 years in Angola and now regularly visits the men inside as a peer mentor and Christian counselor.
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US Tries to Cover Up Own Arms Control Violations by Accusing Others - Moscow
Moscow categorically rejects the US accusations of violations of arms control agreements aimed at other countries, the Russian foreign ministry said on Tuesday.
The Russian foreign ministry said Tuesday that Washington attempts to conceal its own violations of arms control agreements by putting the blame on other countries.
Claims by the US that Moscow is revising its posture on the role of nuclear weapons are not true, the ministry noted, saying that Washington is deliberately distorting provisions of Russia's nuclear doctrine.
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Stateside's conversation with playwright and musician Jay Stielstra.
He’s been writing and singing about Michigan for a good many years, and on Tuesday night, Michigan will say thank you to Jay Stielstra.
Michigan Senator Rebekah Warren will present Stielstra with a state of Michigan legislative tribute for his contributions in conserving Michigan’s natural resources. She’ll do this during a show called “A Michigan Tribute to Jay Stielstra” at The Ark in Ann Arbor, where an all-star group of Michigan singers, musicians and actors will perform in his honor.
Listen above to learn how Stielstra got started as the Michigan artist he is today, and to hear what motivates him to compose his plays and music. You’ll also hear Stielstra perform part of his song “Manistee River Waltz,” and part of his one-man show Old Man in Love.
To hear Stielstra perform "Manistee River Waltz" in its entirety from Stateside's studio, listen below.
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A second Arizona county in two weeks has confirmed that fleas in the area tested positive for plague.
The announcement by Navajo County Public Health officials on Friday comes one week after Coconino County officials found prairie dogs in the area to be carrying fleas with the plague.
Plague is an infectious disease infamous for killing millions of Europeans in the Middle Ages.
The fleas in Navajo County were found near the town of Taylor.
Navajo County advises people to watch for sudden die-offs of groups of prairie dogs or rodents, which might be an indicator of the plague.
Officials have notified residents and plan to treat and closely monitor the rodent burrows.
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POLICE have used fresh DNA evidence to charge a man over a violent armed robbery in Kewdale in 2014.
Based on a DNA match to a sample taken recently in relation to a separate investigation, police arrested a 23-year-old Ferndale man yesterday.
It will be alleged he entered an Orrong Road service station brandishing a knife around 11.30pm on Sunday, November 23.
Police say the man threatened an attendant with the knife and demanded money.
After a violent struggle, the man allegedly stole money from the register before fleeing the store.
He will appear in Perth Magistrates Court Saturday.
< > Valley View staff volunteered at SACA in Columbia Heights. (Photo courtesy of Columbia Heights Public Schools)
A group of approximately 20 teachers and staff from Valley View Elementary School volunteered their time Jan. 25 with Southern Anoka Community Assistance in Columbia Heights. The group donated a total of 111 pounds of food and $95.
“This event was a great reminder that there are incredible people in the Heights community doing important work every single day,” said Valley View Intervention Specialist Steve Rosas, who organized the volunteer opportunity. “They are a direct line of help to the members of Columbia Heights and the surrounding communities.”
Rosas said the volunteering came about as a result of a suggestion. “This volunteer event ties into our staff culture of helping with community engagement and outreach,” he said.
For more information on another opportunity this year, contact Rosas at 763-528-4545 or [email protected]
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April 12 Lawson Inc
* Says it will take over part of convenience store business from Three F Co Ltd
* Says it will pay 11.7 billion yen to Three F Co Ltd
* Change effective June 1
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It wasn't the birthday gift St. John's Edge star Carl English had hoped for.
On his 37th birthday, and back in the line up for his first game since Jan. 12, English's team came up a little short against the Moncton Magic on Friday night in St. John's.
English dropped 18 points while teammate Charles Hinkle had 24 points in the team's eighth loss of the season.
Moncton, lead by a 35 point performance, including 11 three-pointers, from Corey Allmond, beat the Edge 116-98.
The two teams play again Saturday night at Mile One Centre in St. John's.
Three people are in jail after an incident crossed state lines.
Police on the Missouri side were called for an argument at Mulberry and Hickory in the Northland. One of the suspects was arrested there, but police say the other two attempted to get away.
In the process of trying to escape, an officer was struck by a car.
Police say a man and a woman drove across the Fairfax Bridge in KCK, took an exit and then drove under the bridge. At that point, officers say they tried to jump in the river and swim away.
The woman climbed out and arrested, but the man got away and swam across the river over to the Kansas side.
However, when he couldn't figure out how to get out, KCK fire rescue crews had to retrieve him from the river. They did so and took him back over the Missouri side, where he was arrested.
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The winds that were gusting 70MPH blew the Alaska railroad car over by Kelly’s Alaska Country Inn. The wheels are still on the tracks, but the car is on it’s side! Photo taken on Monday, December 11. Photo Courtesy Barb Tharp
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Feb 14 Santam Ltd:
* Says trading statement for year ended Dec. 31 2016
* Santam HEPS for year ended Dec.31 to be between 39 to 44 pct below and EPS to be between 44 to 49 pct lower versus last year
* Says HEPS is expected to be between 1 033 cps and 1 125 cps (2015: 1 844 cps)
* Says EPS is expected to be between 1 066 cps and 1 170 cps (2015: 2 090 cps)
* Says decrease in HEPS and EPS has been driven by a normalisation of net underwriting results
* Says net underwriting margin is expected to be above midpoint of long term target range of 4 to 8 pct of net earned premiums
* Says net commission ratio also increased following lower reinsurance commission earned on specialist business lines and higher commission rates Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom)
Top Missouri legislative leaders have invited Mike Parson to address a joint session of the Legislature after he’s sworn-in as governor.
House Speaker Todd Richardson made the announcement Wednesday morning after he and other leaders met with Parson in Jefferson City.
Richardson tells Capitol reporters today’s meeting was productive. Senate President Pro Tem Ron Richard also participated in the meeting.
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The United Nations says nearly 50,000 people — mainly women and children — are stranded at Syria’s southern border with Jordan where air strikes have been reported and the area is considered to be increasingly unsafe.
U.N. deputy spokesman Farhan Haq told reporters Monday that “some people are reportedly attempting to leave the area, risking further danger and deprivation in an inhospitable desert location.”
He says those remaining in the area, known as the berm, face a scarcity of food and health care and in one section called Hadalat an estimated 4,000 people are have been reported to be living solely on flour and water.
Last Thursday, Syrian government forces and their allies captured a key area along the Jordan border in their latest push against insurgents groups there.
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Police in Las Vegas have followed up more than 1,000 leads following Sunday's shooting - the deadliest in recent US history.
Undersheriff Kevin McMahill of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police department said "we all want answers", admitting that officers do not yet know the gunman's motive.
Spectacular custom-built estate nestled in exclusive Rollingwood. The contemporary structure allows light to flood in and reflect the greenery outside. Floor-to-ceiling windows illuminate bleached-oak floors; the floating staircase has glass railing. Includes a gourmet kitchen, media room, office, exercise room and loft. The master suite is secluded upstairs. Landscaped with simple, sustainable materials and a negative-edge pool/spa, outdoor kitchen and rainwater collection system.
PLEASANT HOPE, Mo. (AP) — An employee has been seriously injured in an explosion at a pyrotechnics plant in southwest Missouri.
KSPR-TV reports that a fire subsequently broke out Tuesday at the AM Pyrotechnics plant in Pleasant Hope, which supplies big fireworks shows.
Fire Protection District Fire Chief Jake Agee says there was a report of a loud explosion and by the time firefighters arrived, more explosions had taken place.
Firefighters said most of the workers left the building before the fire, but one person remained inside.
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Agee says the woman was removed from the building with serious injuries and flown to a hospital.
Agee says several fire departments responded to the blaze and that the cause of the explosion is under investigation.
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The latest edition of Westwood’s World Land Drilling Rig Market Forecast 2018-2022. is now available, updated with Westwood's latest data and reflecting the outcomes of the June 22nd-23rd 2018 OPEC meetings.
The need for safe, efficient and cost-effective operations is driving the demand for high-specification rigs and upgrades of the existing fleet in North America. High-spec rigs are also in demand as a result of increased horizontal drilling in China and Russia, as well as the development of the Vaca Muerta shale play in Argentina.
Westwood expects the growth in North American drilling to drive a sustained recovery in the rig market over the next five years, with both the number of operational rigs and rigs drilling forecast to rise at a 5% CAGR through to 2022.
Aim-quoted Chaarat has appointed COO Robert Benbow as an executive director to its board of directors with immediate effect.
Benbow was appointed COO on June 25, after merger and acquisition strategist Artem Volynets was named CEO.
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Benbow, who has worked with Chaarat since September 2016, will continue to build and develop Chaarat's Tulkubash project, in Kyrgyzstan, and oversee mining operations once in production.
“Robert’s appointment to the board reflects the importance of delivering full value from the Company's assets in the Kyrgyz Republic, and highlights his ability to support Chaarat's M&A activities,” the company stated.
× Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect through 8pm
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for much of Eastern Iowa and all of Western and Northern Illinois through 8pm Wednesday evening.
Severe storms, including large hail and damaging winds will be possible in clusters through the late-afternoon hours. In addition, torrential rainfall will give a flash flood threat. Be alert for rapidly changing weather and be prepared to seek shelter should you find yourself in a dangerous storm.
And remember, severe storms can occasionally produce tornadoes. Just because this is a Severe Thunderstorm Watch, it doesn’t mean there is less of a risk than a Tornado Watch.
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Tragedy struck on the on the set of ‘Deadpool 2’ as a stunt woman died as she was thrown through the air and through a windowpane.
TMZ is reporting that the woman lost control of the motorcycle and was not movie after flying thorough the glass.
They are also reporting that the stunt woman did not apply brakes before the crash.
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SAN FRANCISCO, April 17 (Reuters) - Emergency workers were investigating a hazardous material spill at Tesla Inc's Gigafactory battery plant in Nevada on Monday, but there were no significant injuries and no threat to the public, authorities said.
"There was no threat to the public, no plumes or anything," said Joe Curtis, director of emergency management for Nevada's Storey County, who said the fire department was on the scene identifying the spilled hazardous material.
Curtis said the incident was isolated to a small area of the sprawling building located outside of Sparks, Nevada, which is ramping up production of batteries for the electric vehicle maker. Tesla did not immediately return an email seeking comment. (Reporting By Alexandria Sage; Editing by David Gregorio)
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FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) -- Caleb Martin had 26 points, Lindsey Drew added 16 and eight rebounds and Nevada turned back Colorado State 76-67 on Saturday night to put the finishing touches on a rough day for the Rams.
Colorado State lost its sixth straight on a day that head coach Larry Eustachy was put on administrative leave over questions about his conduct.
Kendall Stephens added 15 points for the Wolf Pack (20-4, 9-1 Mountain West Conference), who struggled to find their shooting touch from the field, but connected on 26 of 32 free throws.
Che Bob and Anthony Bonner paced the Rams (10-15, 3-9) with 13 points each, while Deion James added 12 points and eight rebounds.
The Rams trailed just 37-35 at halftime and used two James' 3-pointers to grab a 41-40 lead early in the second half. But Stephens twice connected from beyond the arc and Martin added a layup to cap an 11-1 run for a 51-43 lead. Martin scored eight in the final 3:13 to seal it.
March 31 Bdo Unibank Inc
* Refers to news article titled “This one’s for the books: BDO branch in Cebu paid only P35 in taxes for 2015” posted in BusinessMirror
* BDO confirms that it has complied with all legal requirements for the issuance of business permits in favor of its branches in Cebu City
* Confirms financial projections indicated in article Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Homer is forced to rely on the skills of a detective from the 1970s to clear his name when he is accused to stealing a painting worth a million dollars.
FILE- In this Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018, file photo, United States' Lindsey Vonn reacts in the finish area after finishing her run in the women's World Cup downhill ski race in Cortina D'Ampezzo, Italy. Vonn has some unfinished business on her agenda as she heads to the Pyeongchang Olympics. That includes trying to win more medals after missing the last Olympics because of a bad knee. Alessandro Trovati, File AP Photo
DUP MLA Carla Lockhart has met with representatives from Primark to discuss and encourage investment in Upper Bann.
The Upper Bann MLA said Primark’s brand and value for money would be a welcome addition to the shopping experience in the area.
As part of the discussion she highlighted the opportunities available to the company in Lurgan, Banbridge, Portadown and Craigavon and the footfall available as well as the strategic position geographically.
“This was a positive meeting with the Primark management,” she said.
“There is no doubt that there are numerous sites across the constituency which would be suitable for such a major retailer and I hope that they give serious consideration to investing in the area.
I look forward to continuing dialogue with them. I was hugely impressed with their business model, their commitment to staff and the drive to keep prices low.”
Jackson County has dropped a pending felony case against Kylr Yust after Cass County announced homicide charges for him on Thursday.
Yust was charged in Jackson County last year with knowingly burning a vehicle in connection to the Jessica Runions case.
“The prosecutors in Jackson and Cass have agreed that we could best pursue justice by working together on this case,” said Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker. “My office will work with Cass County in a joint commitment to the pursuit of justice for the victims in this case.”
Yust was charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the cases of Runions and Kara Kopetsky.
According to Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker, the Runions family supports the decision.
He's being held on a $1 million bond.
Previous coverage: Yust charged with 2 counts of murder in connection to Kopetsky, Runions deaths
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Dungeon trudging and luscious “spirits” may serve as the highlight of Lunasoft’s “The Spirit Master of Retarnia“, a newly released turn-based RPG eroge from MangaGamer, sure to tickle the fancy of hardcore RPG enthusiasts in addition to other parts of their body.
The Spirit Master of Retarnia boasts 5 stunning women that fight alongside the main protagonist, who has been sent by order of the queen to rid the world of the demons that are spilling forth from the newly opened portals to the demon world – the constantly dropping randomized loot possibly spicing up the turn-based action (along with the saucy sex scenes).
The Spirit Master of Retarnia can satisfy players in a multitude of ways now.
Father accused of killing 5 kids to use insanity defense
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LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) - A South Carolina man accused of killing his five children is planning to use an insanity defense in his upcoming murder trial.
News outlets report that attorneys for Timothy Ray Jones Jr. have notified prosecutors of their intent for his trial set to begin October 15. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty against Jones on five counts of murder.
Authorities said the 36-year-old father killed his children at his Lexington home in 2014, put their bodies in plastic trash bags and drove for nine days around the Southeast before leaving them on a hillside in Camden, Alabama.
Jones was stopped at a DUI checkpoint in Mississippi, where authorities said they found blood in his vehicle and handwritten notes about killing and mutilating bodies.
Witnesses captured brawl between security officers and a man at a Tupelo mall.
The video shows security guards take the man to the ground, arrest him, and drag him inside the mall.
The incident happened Friday night, and security called police during the incident, according to WTVA.
Drew Smith, 18, is in jail on three counts of failing to comply. His bond was set at $3,200.
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NORTH PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) – School officials launched an investigation after a student at Ricci Middle School reported seeing foreign objects in the school’s salad bar.
Two North Providence Middle School students are facing discipline tonight for sprinkling “Silica Gel Packets” into the shredded cheese located at the salad bar, according to the middle school’s principal Thomas Mullen in an email he sent to several parents on Oct. 5.
Students who reported feeling ill following the potential ingestion of the substance had their parents notified and were seen by the nurse. Mullen said all students who reported feeling sick improved and were able to return to class.
Mullen said the school contacted the Poison Control Center in Boston and the Rhode Island Department of Health. A health consultant researched the potential health effects of the packets and found it to be non-toxic and no real threat to the students health.
MRS KELLY-ANN JOYCELYN DASENT better known ANN of Chapman’s died on Wednesday June 13th at the age of 45. The funeral takes place on Saturday July 7th at the Streams of Power Church, San Souci. The body lies at the church from 1:00pm. The service begins at 2:00pm. Burial will be at the San Souci Cemetery.
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Northern Virginia bureau reporter David Culver sat in on a mock trial that teaches teens about the dangers of sexting. Prince William County prosecutors are taking students in Manassas out of the classroom and into the courtroom to show the risks of sending sexually explicit photographs or messages via cellphones and other technology.
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The Handmaid’s Tale actors Madeline Brewer, Yvonne Strahovski, Amanda Brugel and O.T. Fagbenle talk to CBC’s Zulekha Nathoo about how the award-winning series continues to address the current climate.
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Britain’s Prince William and his wife, Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, are to visit Sweden and Norway early next year, Kensington Palace, the office of the prince said on Monday.
William and Kate,expecting their third child in April, were to visit Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, on Jan. 30-31, a palace statement added.
The royals would then head for Oslo, Norway, on February 1.
William recently visited Finland, which unlike Norway and Sweden, is a republic and does not have a royal family.
His wife did not accompany him.
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PanARMENIAN.Net - Lady Gaga made her debut appearance at Coachella on April 15 as she headlined the second day of the desert festival, NME reveals.
Gaga was drafted in as a replacement earlier this year when original headliner Beyoncé was advised by doctors not to perform due to her pregnancy.
During her set, Gaga ran through hits from across her back catalogue, including ‘Just Dance’, ‘Telephone’, ‘Born This Way’ and set-closer ‘Bad Romance’.
During ‘The Edge Of Glory’, she paused for a moment to declare to the crowd: “Playing to 100,000 people – not too shabby!”
Midway through the set, Gaga also shared something new with her fans, playing a new song she had “been working in the studio on” called ‘The Cure’. The track sees her reverting back to synth-pop rather than the country tinges of latest album ‘Joanne‘.
Later, as she was leaving the stage, she told the audience: “My new single ‘The Cure’ will be on iTunes tonight.”
CLEVELAND, Ohio — People were leaving flowers, balloons, stuffed animals and candles, Monday, at the scene of a horrific crime in Cleveland: Police say Steve Stephens shot and killed Robert Godwin, Sr. on East 93rd St. on Sunday.
The video was then posted on Facebook. Stephens, 37, claimed to have killed several other people, but Cleveland police once again reiterated on Monday, there are no other victims.
The manhunt for Stephens continued across several states.
Anyone with information was asked to call 911 or 1-800 CALL FBI.
The victim, Robert Godwin, Sr., was a father of 10 and one of the sweetest people, his family told FOX 8 News.
One of Godwin’s daughters, Tonya Godwin-Baines, said, “To the young man who murdered my daddy, I ask that you please surrender. I forgive you, and love you but most importantly, God loves you. God can heal your mind and save your soul. PLEASE!”
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On March 16, the adventure begins. Alicia Vikander is Lara Croft in #TombRaider. pic.twitter.com/wkypUgtvwD — Tomb Raider (@TombRaiderMovie) December 10, 2017
The fate of humanity rests in her hands. Alicia Vikander is Lara Croft Tomb Raider. Lara Croft, the fiercely independent daughter of a missing adventurer, must push herself beyond her limits when she finds herself on the island where her father disappeared.
The movie stars Alicia Vikander, Dominic West, Walton Goggins, Daniel Wu, Nick Frost and Kristin Scott Thomas. You can expect to catch up with all of the action in March next year!
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Austrian lawmaker raised concerns earlier this week that Turkish diplomatic offices around the world were gathering information to try to undermine organizations loyal U.S.-based cleric Fethullah Gulen, who is accused by the Turkish government of orchestrating a July 15 coup. Gulen denies involvement in the coup.
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Gunnarsson slotted into Blues' lineup Saturday against the Sabres for the first time since Jan. 23 and promptly scored the game-winning goal in a 1-0 win.
Gunnar has been on the sidelines a lot lately, so he was highly motivated in Saturday's game. A single point for this bottom-pairing defender may not be enough to keep him in the lineup long term, but it should earn him another start. Still, that's not enough to make Gunnarsson a fantasy asset.
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WASHINGTON, April 6 The majority of House Freedom Caucus members will vote for a Republican healthcare bill if changes offered by the White House are included in the legislation, the head of the conservative group of House Republicans said on Thursday.
U.S. Representative Mark Meadows said the group wants to see health insurance coverage waivers related to community rating protections with the exception of gender, essential health benefits and guaranteed issue.
"If those offers that were made over the last couple of days actually appear in the legislation, the majority, if not almost all of the Freedom Caucus, will vote for this bill," he said at a Politico news event. (Reporting by David Morgan; Editing by Susan Heavey and Chizu Nomiyama)
In honor of the 141st Westminster Dog Show taking place over February 13 and 14, 2017, Vogue created an absolutely adorable compilation of the dogs who competed. The compilation also included many of the beautiful cats who took part for the very first time in the show’s long history.
Catching up with the best in show from the 141st annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show—this year, even some cats made the cut.
By the show’s end, an elegant German Shepherd named Rumour was honored with the prestigious title of “Best in Show”
Researchers say preliminary findings show a North Atlantic right whale may have been struck by a ship before the animal was found dead in Massachusetts waters.
Officials with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration say bruising consistent with blunt trauma could be evidence of a ship strike.
North Atlantic right whales are an endangered species. The World Wildlife Fund says only about 350 are still living.
NOAA is urging vessels to keep a watch for right whales, which often swim just below the water's surface and can be hard to see.
The 27-foot long, 1-year-old female was found dead in Cape Cod Bay on Thursday and towed to a harbor where it could be placed on a flatbed for transport. A final analysis is expected to take weeks.
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Queen Elizabeth II of England has sent a congratulatory message to Sri Lanka President Maithripala Sirisena on the occasion of the country’s 70th National Independence Day.
Her Majesty the Queen sends the following message on the 70th Anniversary of Sri Lanka’s Independence:
“It gives me great pleasure to send to Your Excellency my congratulations on the occasion of the celebration by Sri Lanka of the seventieth anniversary of Independence. The relationship between our two countries has continued to grow, and it is my hope that the connections between our people continue to flourish in the years to come.
“Although I am unable to be with you as you mark this historic moment, I am very pleased that The Earl and Countess of Wessex are able to represent me and to join you in celebrating all that the people of Sri Lanka have achieved in the past 70 years.
“I send my best wishes to the people of Sri Lanka on this occasion.”
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A man hiking in Sweden on Friday night captured the above video of a rare white moose, fulfilling a lifelong dream.
Hans Nilsson Nilsson was hiking in Varmland County when he came across the creature walking through a creek, according to Storyful.com. Luckily, Nilsson had his camera.
A white moose (called an elk in Europe) is very rare: Less than 100 are known to live in the area, according to the BBC. Regardless of what you call it, this majestic animal is definitely beautiful.
Nilsson’s video of the moose has been shared more than 10,000 times on Facebook, and he is proud.
Professor Venerable Dr Bellanwila Wimalaratana Nayake Thero, Chancellor of the Sri Jayawardanepura University passed awaya short while ago (3), at a Private Hospital in Colombo, following an accident while he was preparing to feed a tusker within the premises of the Bellanwila Rajamaha Viharaya.
Bellanwila Wimalarathana Thera was reportedly injured and hospitalized following the accident last morning (2).
The Buddhist monk sustained injuries to his ribs following the injury.
The Chief Incumbent of the Bellanwila Rajamaha Viharaya was admitted to the Kalubowila Teaching Hospital and was later transferred to a Private Hospital in Colombo for further treatments.
According to reports, the Thera had taken a fall and was injured while attempting to feed the tusker ‘Miyan Kumara’ at the temple premises this morning, a ritual which he is said carry out almost every morning.
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NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Mets home field caught fire this week — literally — as a display case at Citi Field erupted in flames.
The Mets said in a statement the fire broke out in the Jackie Robinson Rotunda Wednesday and was extinguished before the New York Fire Department arrived. The baseball team was in Atlanta, Georgia to play against the Atlanta Braves Wednesday night, and will return home Thursday.
Some 60 firefighters rushed to Citi Field Wednesday, but officials say the flames were extinguished by the automatic sprinkler system.
It’s not clear what caused the fire. Officials say no one was hurt and fire officials are investigating.
A force of just 700 dentists in the nationwide primary public health system is woefully inadequate to ensure that all Greeks have access to dental care, the head of the country’s federation of dentists said on Monday.
Speaking ahead of World Oral Health Day on Tuesday, Athanasios Katsikis also warned that the economic crisis is taking a toll, as cash-strapped Greeks put dental health lower on their list of priorities.
Reports of a rise in the number of dentures dentists are fitting as opposed to costly implants are indicative, he said.
The expert went on to warn that poor oral health is detrimental to quality of life, as it can lead to intense discomfort and pain from long-term infections and other problems.
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Donald Trump has broken with decades of US policy to recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
So, how will this affect tensions in the region?
For our first Global Check in segment of the summer, we check in with the ABC's Middle East Correspondent, Sophie McNeill.
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A 19-year-old Farmdale man was indicted by a Trumbull County grand jury Tuesday on a charge of aggravated vehicular homicide in a traffic death that happened more than a year ago.
The vehicular homicide charge that Mark J. Donaldson faces is a second-degree felony. He was also indicted on misdemeanor counts of OVI, possession of drugs and illegal use or possession of drug paraphernalia.
Donaldson was the driver of a vehicle that crossed the center line of Johnson Plank Road in Bazetta Township at 8:05 a.m. May 9, hitting a minivan head-on and killing the driver, Marye Urey, 59, of Niles-Cortand Road, Warren.
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Managing Director of Patanjali, Acharya Balkrishna attended the Global Investors' Summit, 'Advantage Assam' on Saturday. While addressing the gathering, the Patanjali Managing Director spoke about advantages of North East region and what it can offer to the world in the field of herbal medicine and bio diversity. "India has 22,000 species of medicinal plants and out of that 7,000 species are only in northeast region," Balkrishna said. He added that North East is also a great tourism destination also. The summit was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
U.S., Germany and France issue statement of solidarity, saying they agree with U.K. assessment that Russia was responsible for nerve agent attack on former Russian spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter.
President Donald Trump would "love to have a law to execute all drug dealers here in America," sources told Axios.
A man from Marengo has been charged with operating while intoxicated vehicular homicide for an accident early Sunday morning on Interstate 80 that killed the passenger in his pick-up.
According to the Iowa State Patrol, a semi had been on the shoulder of eastbound I80 near Malcom. It was in the right lane and accelerating to the posted speed limit when the crash happened. Thirty-six-year-old Jesus Alfredo Belez of Marengo was driving the pick-up that rear-ended the semi. His 37-year-old passenger, Amy Renee Richard of Marengo, died.
Belez has been charged with a felony that carries a maximum prison term of 25 years.
SAN ANTONIO - Authorities are looking for the man who robbed a Broadway Bank on the city's North Side on Saturday morning.
Police said a Hispanic man in his 40s walked into the bank in the 13400 block of San Pedro Avenue just before 10 a.m. and handed a teller a note demanding money and stating that he had a gun, although the suspect never showed a handgun.
The teller gave the man the money and the man took off with the cash.
The suspect is described as a Hispanic man with a mustache and a thin build who is approximately 5 feet 5 inches.
Police aren't sure whether he got into a car because witnesses saw him leave the bank on foot.
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BEIJING, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) -- Growth of China's factory output dropped a notch in July, but industrial upgrades continued as the country strove to move up the industrial value chain, data showed Monday. Value-added industrial output, an important economic indicator, grew 6.4 percent year on year in July, down from the 7. xinhuanet_en 8:36:00 AM CEST
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ST. LOUIS, MO — In celebration of the grand opening of the Gateway Arch’s new museum and expanded visitor center this summer, Fitz’s Root Beer and Jefferson National Parks Association have partnered to introduce a limited-edition Fitz’s Root Beer bottle featuring St. Louis’ iconic monument.
Gateway Arch bottles and 4-pack carriers are now available for purchase at The Arch Store, the Old Courthouse gift shop, Fitz’s in the Delmar Loop (6605 Delmar Boulevard), and select stores throughout the St. Louis area.
A portion of sales will benefit the Arch's longstanding non-profit partner, Jefferson National Parks Association. The grand opening of the Visitor Center and new Museum at the Gateway Arch is July 3. The limited-edition Arch bottles will be available through this fall.
Ex Big Brother Naija housemate, Vandora has explained why she celebrated Tobi’s eviction during the grand finale of the reality TV show.
Some fans on social media had on Monday attacked the former housemate for celebrating Tobi’s eviction and supporting Cee-c.
However, Vandora, in a post on Instagram, said she disliked Tobi for saying things she does not appreciate, adding that her dislike for Tobi is a mutual feeling.
She said:-
”You are coming at me for… hating Tobi, have you ever seen me on Team Tobi? ”Tobi said things I don’t appreciate, I do not like him and he does not like me either, we are cool like that. ”Stop hating on me for supporting Cee-c.”
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Discrimination, verbal and physical abuse and pay of less than € 3 an hour are just some of the things migrants working in the Irish fishing industry are facing.
A new report from the Migrant Rights Centre Ireland also shows 40 per cent of the fishermen interviewed don’t feel safe at work.
A government taskforce was set up in 2015 to address exploitation in the industry – but it’s claimed the scheme introduced has made things worse.
Edel McGinley, Director of the MRCI, says some of the workers have to deal with appalling conditions……..
Like a lot of us, I spent much of my childhood riding bikes, but fell out of the habit for a while. Forty years.
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ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP)  Minnesota's attorney general is suing an Arizona-based pharmaceutical company, alleging it illegally marketed a painkiller made from the synthetic opioid fentanyl.
The lawsuit was filed Wednesday against Insys Therapeutics. The suit accuses the drugmaker of encouraging physicians to prescribe the painkiller Subsys at higher doses than recommended.
The drug is used to manage pain for cancer patients, but Attorney General Lori Swanson says the company promoted it for improper uses.
The lawsuit also alleges the company paid doctors speaking fees to avoid gift-giving restrictions.
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Several other states have sued Insys. Some have reached settlements.
Minnesota health officials have growing concerns about fentanyl abuse. Preliminary numbers show that fatal overdoses caused by the potent narcotic are increasing, with the drug contributing to more than 150 deaths in the state last year.
MEXICO CITY -- Mexico's Defense Department says seven army personnel are presumed dead after a helicopter crashed in the northern state of Durango.
One soldier was found seriously wounded at the scene. The bodies of the rest of the victims were believed to be in the wreckage of the craft.
The department said Friday the Bell 412 transport helicopter was on a training mission and was carrying 2 pilots, an officer and five soldiers.
The crash occurred near El Salto in a mountainous region of Durango.
The cause of the crash is under investigation.
Happy 2017! Children and families gather to watch the ball drop Saturday afternoon at the Minnesota Children's Museum of Rochester's Noon Year's Eve Family Party. The event included snacks, a DJ-inspired dance party, winter-themed activities and a visit from a big red friend.
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CBS says it has issued warnings to a few Big Brother season 20 contestants over their "inappropriate behavior and offensive comments," which stirred outrage among viewers.
The network did not name names. Earlier this week, TMZ posted a video from the show's live online feed that shows contestant J.C. Mounduix attempting to place an ice cream scooper in or around the genitals of some of his housemates as they lay on a bed. In another video from the feed, also posted on TMZ, contestants Rachel Swindler and Angela Rummans make comments many viewers have deemed to be racist.
"Big Brother is a reality show about watching a group of people who have no privacy 24/7—and capturing every unfiltered moment and conversation in their lives. At times, the houseguests reveal prejudices and exhibit behavior that we do not condone," CBS said in a statement to E! News.
NEW YORK May 3 Wall Street ended slightly lower on Wednesday after the U.S. Federal Reserve held interest rates unchanged following its two-day policy meeting and investors digested another heavy round of earnings reports.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 6.43 points, or 0.03 percent, to 20,956.32, the S&P 500 lost 3.25 points, or 0.14 percent, to 2,387.92 and the Nasdaq Composite dropped 22.82 points, or 0.37 percent, to 6,072.55. (Reporting by Lewis Krauskopf; Editing by Nick Zieminski)
Tue, Feb 14: A retired military captain and a pilot with decades of commercial experience were killed in a plane crash west of Calgary Tuesday. Kim Smith has the latest.
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Triathletes aim for more time on the podium
Focusing on their own weaknesses, South Africa's top two triathletes begin their trek to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics in the chilly waters of Table Bay next Sunday.
United Center closes due to fight inside during basketball tourney
The United Center closed Monday evening when a fight broke out inside during a basketball tournament, according to Chicago Police.
The closure was prompted at 5:09 p.m. due to public safety concerns, police said.
No further details were immediately available.
Zuma may be no Saddam, Gaddafi or Mugabe, but he should heed their fate instead of clinging to power
In the ANC, there is a growing realisation that Zuma is a dead weight. Yet, astoundingly, he remains president
In the ANC, there is a growing realisation that Zuma is a dead weight. Yet, astoundingly, he remains president
A federal judge has struck down a California law that restricts popular Hollywood website IMDb from posting the ages of actors.
U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria ruled Tuesday that the law aimed at preventing age discrimination in the entertainment industry violated the free speech rights of IMDb.com, which provides information about movies, television shows and their casts and crews.
Chhabria also noted that the law was misguided because gender discrimination, not age discrimination, was more at the root of the problem the legislation sought to fix.
The union representing actors says it's disappointed in the ruling and intends to appeal.
Neither the entertainment website that challenged the law nor the state attorney general, who defended the law, immediately replied to messages seeking comment.
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MADRID — An indefinite strike by workers handling carry-on baggage checks at Barcelona's airport is having a more limited impact on passengers after police have been deployed to help.
Public Works Minister Inigo de la Serna said the Civil Guard's presence Monday had brought El Prat Airport back to normal after weeks of flight delays.
He said it was necessary to guarantee security at the airport given that Spain was on high alert in case of a terror attack.
Passenger queues of less than 30 minutes were reported Monday, down from several hours in recent weeks.
The baggage screeners voted to intensify their strike action Sunday on rejecting a pay-rise offer from their company.
The government has also decreed that they provide 90 per cent of regular service during the stoppage.
Trump had been under increasing pressure to call out the groups by name after his previous remarks bemoaning violence on “many sides” prompted criticism from fellow Republicans as well as Democrats. The president described members of the KKK, neo-Nazis and white supremacists who take part in violence as “criminals and thugs” in a prepared statement from the White House.
RoboCop ★★★★
9.00-11.15pm Film4
A surprisingly self-justifying remake/reboot of Paul Verhoeven’s 1987 dystopian satire, the new RoboCop is darker, noisier and less subversive. Brazilian director José Padilha, hot from the violent Elite Squad films, is a dab hand with the 2028-set action, as Joel Kinnaman’s Detroit cop is blown up in the line of duty and rebuilt as a law-enforcement cyborg by Gary Oldman’s boffin. Amid the CGI-reliant mayhem, debut screenwriter Joshua Zetumer delivers social comment about corporate might and an emotional story involving Robo’s wife and child. And some of the acting from Oldman, Michael Keaton (as a wicked CEO) and Broadchurch’s Marianne Jean-Baptiste elevates the wham-bang material to a higher plane. A sequel has been spoken of. Hope it’s better than the original RoboCop 2.
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S.Korea says believes half-brother of N.Korean leader was murdered
SEOUL, Feb 15 (Reuters) - The South Korean government believes that Kim Jong Nam, the half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, was murdered in Malaysia, Unification Ministry spokesman Jeong Joon-hee told a news briefing on Wednesday.
The U.S. government strongly believes that Kim Jong Nam was murdered by North Korean agents, U.S. government sources said on Tuesday.
In this episode, Tyler Gouveia talks about what is happening today in sports. Such Topics covered were Cleveland Almost Finding Thier First Win, The Steelers With Another Comeback Win, The Patriots Monday Night Showdown Preview and much more!
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Authorities charge rural fire district employee with theft
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. (AP) — Authorities have arrested a fire district employee in rural southern Oregon after she submitted a letter of resignation that outlined thefts from the agency.
The Herald and News reports 51-year-old Tina Young was arrested Thursday on a charge of aggravated first-degree theft following her letter to the board of the Bonanza Rural Fire Protection District.
In the letter last week, Young says she had personal financial difficulties that led to "some decisions that today leave me feeling guilty, ashamed, sorry and scared."
Young says she mishandled funds, altered financial reports and destroyed financial records.
The Klamath County Sheriff's Office says the amount stolen has not been determined.
The district says it found more than $76,000 of questionable checking transactions since Young began work as its secretary and treasurer in 2013.
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The US president said on Tuesday Iran would face bigger problems if Tehran restarts its nuclear programme.
"They will have bigger problems than they have ever had before," Trump said, at the start of a White House meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron, who told reporters he wants to contain Iran in the region.
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A Kaplan man was killed in a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of Broad Street and Goodman Road around 6 p.m. Sunday, authorities said.
Ronnie Lege, who was riding a motorcycle, was transported to a hospital, where he died, said Deputy Chief Mark Kraus, Lake Charles Police Department spokesman.
Kraus said Kaplan was traveling south on Goodman Road when he failed to stop at a stop sign and was struck by a Chevrolet Tahoe traveling west on Broad Street.
The driver of the Tahoe was not cited.
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CLEVELAND (AP) — Kyrie Irving scored 37 points, Kevin Love added 27 and the Cleveland Cavaliers avoided another fourth-quarter collapse in Game 2, beating the Indiana Pacers 117-111 on Monday night to take a 2-0 lead in the series.
After squeaking out the opener by a point, LeBron James and Co. showed more intensity on defense, more swagger in general and won their 10th straight first-round game over the past three seasons.
However, they nearly blew an 18-point lead in the fourth as the Pacers got within four before Cleveland closed it out at the line.
James added 10 rebounds and seven assists, but had eight of Cleveland’s 19 turnovers.
Game 3 is Thursday night.
Paul George scored 32 and Jeff Teague 23 for Indiana, which showed more fight, but now has a steep hill to climb to get back in the series. Cleveland is 12-0 when starting 2-0 in the postseason.
The annual Easter Egg Hunt, sponsored by the Shelter Island Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, took place on Saturday.
The hunt was at Fireman’s Field and kids ages 1 through 8 had a fun-filled afternoon continuing one of the community’s cherished traditions.
Reporter staff photographer Beverlea Walz captured the fun.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- A local non-profit made sure a group of widowed women had a special Valentine's Day.
On Tuesday, members of the organization Widow Wednesday hosted a day of pampering for local widowers. The women had their make up done, receive massages and had a complete spa day.
"This is absolutely fun," said Mary Hibbs, Who has been a widow for 20 years. Hibbs said Valentine's Day was rough for many years. She said Tuesday's spa day was a nice gesture.
"To just be able to come and relax and meet new people and just have fun," she said in excitement.
Every Valentine's Day the organization delivers flowers to the women, but they said this year they wanted to do something extra special.
"Just come over and show that they are loved, they are not forgotten on a day where so many people are grieving the loss of their loved one," said Jimmy Chouteau, the founder of the organization.
You can find more information about the organization by clicking on this link.
Hunt had seven total tackles and two tackles for a loss in Sunday's 13-7 overtime loss at Buffalo.
Hunt is getting increased playing time with Henry Anderson (neck) now on injured reserve. He played a season-high 57 snaps Sunday.
A memorial service for Robert Williams will be Sunday, June 25 at Dane­bod Lutheran Church in Tyler, beginning with a potluck lunch 12-1:45 p.m. in the pavillion. Service will begin at 2 p.m. in the church. Burial will be in Diamond Lake Cemetery.
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In this round of “Hypothetical Questions” Chet asks Spence, Kayla, Davey the Showkilla, and Intern Sammich, “If you found a briefcase in the middle of the woods with a million dollars cash inside, with a bloody note attached to the box that reads ‘Don’t,’ would you take the money?”
What would you do? Find out the hilarious answers from the team, Below!
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Suning Universal Co Ltd:
* SAYS IT GETS SECURITIES REGULATOR'S APPROVAL TO ISSUE 2.3 BILLION YUAN ($366.53 million) BONDS Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2FDtPzw Further company coverage: ($1 = 6.2750 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — U.S. family-owned promotional products company Geiger is buying the largest family-owned promotional products distributor in the United Kingdom.
CEO Gene Geiger said Monday the merger with BTC Group expands the company's footprint in Europe. The new company, Geiger BTC Group, will have nearly 400 employees.
Financial terms weren't disclosed.
Geiger told the Sun Journal newspaper that the two companies have collaborated in the past, and that BTC's owners let it be known that they were ready to sell.
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The Dayton Flyers landed a big commitment on Monday when Long Island Lutheran small forward Frankie Policelli ended his recruitment.Frankie Policelli is a 6-9, 220-pound forward from Long Island Lu...
This is a recent shoot I did in Central Park . The model is Meka , she’s originally from Kyrgyzstan and been in USA for about 5 years .
We met in Brooklyn recently as I was doing a photo shoot with a model and she was taking photos with a friend . She asked if I would do a shoot with her on her return to the NYC area and last week got the call , she was back in town.
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× Meryl Streep joins cast of ‘Little Women’
(CNN) — Meryl Streep is about to take on one of America’s most iconic stories — “Little Women.”
The Oscar winner has been cast as Aunt March in the screen adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s 1868 novel “Little Women,” according to the Los Angeles Times.
The story follows the lives of the four March sisters who are living in Massachusetts during the Civil War. Streep is in good company, Saoirse Ronan, Emma Stone, Florence Pugh and Timothée Chalamet are all reportedly set to star in the film.
Greta Gerwig, who made her much acclaimed directorial debut with “Lady Bird,” has signed on to direct.
There have been numerous film and television adaptations of Louisa May Alcott’s classic over the years. Most recently, a joint BBC and “Masterpiece Theater” production of “Little Women” debuted on PBS in May.
CNN has reached out to Streep for comment.
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CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago police are investigating a shooting near a high school on the city’s West Side that left one teenager dead and another wounded.
Deputy Chief Kevin Navarro says the two were apparently walking to school at about 9 a.m. on Monday when someone opened fire. Police say the 18-year-old died near a corner bus stop and the 17-year-old who was shot in the leg ran into the school.
Police say no arrests have been made. They say detectives are reviewing surveillance video.
Both teens were students at the Youth Connection Charter School West. It’s a charter school that offers a second chance to students who have previously dropped out of school. A person who answered the phone at the school declined to comment.
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" Germany's foreign minister is calling on Albania's opposition to end a parliamentary boycott, not block the launch of justice reforms and take part in the June parliamentary elections. Sigmar Gabriel, in Tirana on Monday, said Germany and the European Union could not understand the opposition's request for a caretaker government only weeks before the June 18 elections.
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Charlie Hunnam is putting his hot shirtless beach body on display!
The 38-year-old actor was photographed in Hawaii on Sunday (April 22) getting in a day at the beach with a mystery brunette. Charlie showed off his chiseled shirtless body while splashing around in the water and hanging out with the woman.
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Charlie is currently in Hawaii to film his newest movie Triple Frontier.
If you missed it, last month, Charlie was photographed rubbing sunscreen on his body at the beach.
TORONTO, April 13 Canada's main stock index slipped in early trade on Thursday, weighed down by heavyweight financial stocks as U.S. bank earnings season kicked off, with losses offset by gains for gold miners.
The Toronto Stock Exchange's S&P/TSX composite index was down 24.67 points, or 0.16 percent, at 15,623.73 shortly after the open. (Reporting by Alastair Sharp)
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Food banks in Scotland gave out a record number of food parcels last year, according to new figures.
More than 170,000 three-day emergency food supplies were distributed by The Trussell Trust's 52 food banks.
The charity said it saw a 17% increase in demand north of the border in 2017/18, compared to the previous year.
And it claimed a growing proportion of people referred to Scottish food banks have found that their benefits do not cover the cost of essentials.
David Atkinson has used a food bank since January 2018. He says he made the choice to use a food bank after cuts to his benefits.
He said: ''It's kind of embarrassing, but when you've not got the money, you've got to do something. You can't live on fresh air."
David says that the rising costs of food and rent prices means he is left trapped in a "vicious circle" of having to turn to a food bank.
World No. 1 golfer Dustin Johnson has committed to defend his title in the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play event March 21 to 25 at Austin Country Club.
Johnson couldn’t be stopped in the 2017 event, leading a tournament-record 94 percent of his matches and never trailing in a single match over 112 holes. He beat Jon Rahm, currently No. 2 in the world, 1-up in the championship match, capping a run of three straight PGA Tour victories.
The 33-year-old from Columbia, S.C., is the only player to win all four World Golf Championship events. His 17 PGA Tour wins in 11 seasons is matched or exceeded only by Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods and Arnold Palmer.
Johnson is off and rolling again in 2018, crushing the field with an eight-shot win the Tournament of Champions at Kapalua, Hawaii. He was runner-up to Justin Rose last October in the WGC-HSBC.
Matt Kuchar, the 2013 Dell Match Play champ, also has committed to play here next month.
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The Police have opened a special 24 hour operations room with a hotline dedicated to gather information on any drug related or organised crimes at the STF headquarters.
The Police yesterday said all information received from the public will be regarded as highly confidential. Also cash rewards will be offered to people who provide credible information.
The public are advised to report any drug related or organised crimes to the STF by dialing 011 2580518, 011 2058552 or 011 2081040.
Also the public can provide information via fax on 011 2081044 or 011 2588499 or through e-mail Ctrcolombo@gmail.com or stfhqopsroom@gmail.com
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April 28 Shenzhen Ideal Jewellery Co Ltd :
* Sees net profit for H1 2017 to increase by 30 percent to 80 percent, or to be 23.6 million yuan to 32.6 million yuan, compared to net profit of the same period in 2016 (18.1 million yuan)
* Comments that brand expansion is the main reason for the forecast
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As Kenyan Premier League match day 8 kicks-off this weekend, two star players will be forced to watch as their mates play.
Fifteen times league champions Gor Mahia will have to do without the services of midfielder Earnest Wendo, who has accumulated a total of five yellow cards in the seven matches played. The holding midfielder has been a vital player for coach Ze Maria and his absence, against Mathare United, is definitely a blow.
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Last season's Golden Boot first runners-up Wycliffe Ochomo will also watch from the sidelines as he serves his one match ban. The striker was red carded against Ulinzi Stars last weekend and he will not be part of the team to face Nakumatt.
Posta Rangers are leading the eighteen team table with 17 points, followed by Gor Mahia, who have 16. Sofapaka, AFC Leopards and Ulinzi Stars complete the top five positions.
Ride or Die Under Eye beauty blogger Megan Wombolt joined us in studio to show us how to use crystal in our own daily routines.
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NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — A Newport News substitute bus driver accused of felony sexual contact with a minor over the internet has pleaded guilty.
Timothy Dixon was charged in October with sexual offense with a minor by computer after communicating with a 15-year-old girl on the mobile application Whisper, which allows users to send photographs and video anonymously.
The teenager told investigators that she and Dixon shared inappropriate and sexual messages on the app, and even met in-person at one point. The teen said Dixon gave her alcohol and took her to his home.
Dixon was suspended without pay by Newport News Public Schools following his arrest. School officials say he will no longer be eligible to work for any school system in Virginia, and will be officially terminated when paperwork is finalized.
His sentencing is scheduled for June 1.
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GLENWOOD CITY — Glenwood City students will be paying between 10 and 25 cents more for breakfast and lunch next year.
Superintendent Tim Johnson asked for approval of new pricing at the June 12 school board meeting, noting the cost changes have been approved during the annual meeting in past years. He chose to bring the issue before the board earlier this year to give parents more warning of the changes in order to prepare for the next academic year.
As MPs return to Westminster, leader of Northern Ireland’s Democratic Unionist Party Arlene Foster has touched down in London for talks with UK Prime Minister Theresa May. DUP support is needed to get the Queen’s speech passed through Parliament. “We enter these talks in a positive fashion. euronews-en 5:59:00 AM CEST
Over 500 people will be sworn in as new U.S. citizens at the Seattle Center today.
From Angola to Zambia, more than 80 countries will be represented at what is being called the largest daytime Independence Day observance in the northwest.
The public is invited to observe and join the celebration as Federal Judge Richard C. Tallman presides over the ceremony.
A pre-ceremony performance by the Navy Band Northwest will begin at 11:15 a.m. The formal program will start at noon with the presentation of colors by the Washington State Guard Color Guard and singing of the National Anthem by Maria Plancich Kesovija. The event is expected to last until 1:15 p.m.
This is the 34th year of the annual event.
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - Warner Music Group Corp:
* WARNER MUSIC GROUP CORP QTRLY REVENUE $1,045 MILLION VERSUS $917 MILLION LAST YEAR
* WARNER MUSIC GROUP CORP QTRLY NET INCOME $5 MILLION VERSUS $24 MILLION LAST YEAR
* WARNER MUSIC GROUP - QTRLY ‍DIGITAL REVENUE $533 MILLION VERSUS $444​ MILLION
* WARNER MUSIC GROUP CORP QTRLY ADJUSTED NET INCOME $18 MILLION VERSUS $28 MILLION
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KABUL — Pakistani and Afghan officials have met for a second round of talks about allegations levelled against Islamabad in the wake of recent deadly militant attacks in Kabul that have killed over 200 people.
A joint statement after the day-long meeting in the Afghan capital said the two sides promised to keep talking.
After the recent attacks, Afghan President Ashraf Ghani’s government has insisted Pakistan’s failure to rout Taliban militants from safe havens on its soil is spurring the insurgency inside Afghanistan.
Kabul also accused Islamabad of harbouring the Taliban, who are allegedly being trained in Islamic seminaries in southwestern Pakistan.
Pakistan denies the charges.
Islamabad says Saturday’s meeting was part of a larger dialogue while the Afghans billed it as a response to their accusations against Islamabad.
It will remain warm today, but cool off tomorrow, with some rain possible late tonight.
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Today: Mostly clear this morning, but clouding up later today, with a high at 76. North winds 5-10 mph.
Tonight: Cloudy, with a few showers possible overnight and a low at 48.
Wednesday: Morning showers, with a high at 58.
Thursday: A slight chance of rain in the afternoon and not as cool, with a high at 68.
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Today: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Increasing clouds, with a high at 70. Light and variable wind becoming north northwest 8 to 13 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely after 10pm. Cloudy, with a low at 43.
Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high at 56.
Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high at 67.
This cashmere and wool sweater by high-end label The Row (created by twins Mary Kate and Ashley Olson) retails for $899 but sold for $8.99 at Goodwill's "GW" boutique on Wilkinson Boulevard. Cristina Bolling
Fire destroys Little Creek residence
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melinda@southwesttimes.com
A Little Creek man lost some belongings Sunday night; but luckily was in the process of moving when the house he had been leasing went up in flames.
Dean Russell, chief of Dublin Fire Department, said the man had been gone about an hour when a neighbor or passerby reported the fire around 10:15 p.m.
When firefighters arrived on the scene one end of the doublewide mobile home was in flames, according to Russell. He said flames spread quickly, shooting through the roof and walls before the fire could be brought under control.
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Kelly Marie Tran just proved she's the pure, heaven-sent angel we need during this slowly burning dumpster fire of a year. The actress practically made our cold, dark hearts burst with joy when she attended the Los Angeles premiere of Star Wars: The Last Jedi, as she was visibly and adorably emotional the entire evening. The breakout star was catapulted into the spotlight this year for her role as Rose Tico in the latest addition to the Star Wars saga, and it looks like she's a bit overwhelmed with the newfound fame that comes with being a part of the popular film franchise.
At the premiere, Kelly was truly living her best damn life, as she hugged everyone in sight, smiled from ear to ear, and even shed a few tears during interviews. If you need any reassurance that there are still wholesome, decent humans out there, read on for some of the cutest highlights from her night. Kelly, you're doing amazing, sweetie.
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The Village Screen’s Enchanted Christmas Cinema is returning to Abbeydale Picture House this festive season, showing a selection of magical Christmas films including Elf, Gremlins and Home Alone.
Audiences will step into the Picture House to uncover magical decor, sparkling Christmas trees, festive tunes and feel good Christmas films on December 16 to 17. The resident DJ will be spinning all the Christmas classics.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Hunan Er-Kang Pharmaceutical Co Ltd :
* SAYS OWNER'S 231.8 MILLION SHARES IN THE COMPANY PLEDGED TO HUAFU SECURITIES, CITIC SECURITIES, HAVE TRIGGERED MARGIN CALL Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2E5TST5 Further company coverage: (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - Alabama authorities say a thief who couldn't figure out how to shift out of first gear led a slow-speed chase in a flatbed truck.
Jefferson County Chief Deputy Randy Christian tells AL.com (http://bit.ly/2tnyRu6 ) the 16-mile (26 kilometer) chase never topped 30 mph (48 kph). It ended when the transmission seized, stopping the truck.
Authorities say 29-year-old Randy Dewayne Vert of Pinson faces multiple charges, including attempting to elude and resisting arrest. His bail is set at $5,900.
Deputies say the chase began early Wednesday when deputies checked on a car abandoned in Birmingham and were told a man had just stolen a nearby Kenworth T-300 flatbed delivery truck.
Christian jokes, "Thank God he couldn't find second gear - the pursuit could have gotten all the way up to 35 mph."
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ISLAMABAD: A Pakistani student from Peshawar has developed useful device for the blind people which helps them walk by indicating if there’s any obstacle ahead.
A private news channel reported that Hafsa Jamal made Sonic Eye to help the blind walk. The device includes a white stick which has a navigation device attached. There is a sensor too with buzzer that goes off whenever there is an obstacle in the path.
The young student told that she is also preparing a mobile app for the device. It will also help the blind people to navigate through their phones without even using a stick.
Hafsa has the idea to even place such navigation devices in daily use items like currency notes or cameras that will help identify the kind of obstacle.
The device can be made available throughout the country with government support. —APP
Crews will begin construction Friday night on a roundabout on Ooltewah-Georgetown Road.
The roundabout will be at the intersection of Blanch Road.
A spokesperson for the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office says, "This means, the east side of Ooltewah-Georgetown Road, (Westbound Approach), will be closed to through traffic, and detour signs will be posted."
Mountain View Road will remain open.
The Sheriff's Office says drivers should be aware of the reduced speed limit in the construction zone and allow extra time for traveling.
The road is scheduled to reopen on October 16.
Stay with WRCBtv.com for updates to this story.
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So finishing first in the league and reaching the final of both competitions is part of a slide?
To argue that is to say black is white.
To justify that by saying the whole league was poor is to somehow put the shortcomings of the game as a whole at Warrington's door.
No denying this season has been a car crash however not to acknowledge the successes (whilst not actually managing the ultimate prize) is to my mind churlish.
As for Agar I hear lots of good things from people within the game about him. There is no doubt he is highly respected by his peers and players under him. Just as there is no doubt that his results don't reflect this.
Anyway leave that there; just got a text.
Lake park gets year off right with hike
Lake Waccamaw Park Ranger Brannon Bryson leads a hike on New Year’s Day at the state park. The statewide event at many parks drew 20 people here, most of whom were from out of the county, including Charlotte and and High Point.
Zeidan Kasulis, 6, hikes with his parents, Aaron and Tiffany, of Leland.
The dogs and their owners at Sunday’s First Day Hike at Lake Waccamaw State Park bring up the rear.
A local man has been arrested in connection with the theft of items from vehicles in central Burlington last week.
Halton Regional Police say that on Friday, Dec. 1, between 2:30-4:30 a.m., numerous unlocked cars were entered and property stolen on Maryvale Court in the Mountainside area.
Stolen items included GPS devices, debit/credit cards, sunglasses, headphones, CDs, loose change and cigarettes.
Wayne Erik Millar, 20, of Burlington was arrested Dec. 10 and held for a bail hearing. He is charged with seven counts of theft under $5,000.
Metro Area Mayors Kick Off Earth Week with a Snip
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held to introduce new recycling bins
RED RIVER VALLEY — It’s Earth Week and the metro is participating in a variety of green, earth friendly activities.
The mayors of Fargo and Moorhead, The Chamber and MinnKota Recycling held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to introduce the new non-sort recycling bins.
They will be distributed in July.
It also gave people a chance to see the new collection trucks.
Members of public works say recycling is something every homeowner can do.
“Even my 6-year-old daughter can recycle so I lay that challenge out,” said Steve Moore, who is the public works director of Moorhead. “It’s very easy. We’ll have a guide and if it’s on that guide, throw it in that blue bin. If you’re not sure, call us at Public Works.”
During Earth Week, people are being encouraged to use reusable bags to reduce the use of plastic bags.
Shady Oakes and Garrett Schneider are the winners of the Poteau Daily News' Cutest Couple Contest.
They submitted their photo to our Facebook contest and received the most votes. They will be receiving a couple's meal at Chili's in Poteau.
Congratulations to the lucky Valentine couple.
The Maternity Ward of the La General Hospital have recorded six new births made up of four males and two females, Mrs Sarah Okpoli, the Senior Midwifery Officer (SMO) told the Ghana News Agency on Sunday.
The first birth, a female, was recorded at 12:35 a.m. followed by a male at 12:45 a.m. Two males were born at the same time at 7:30 a.m. while the other female at 8:24 a.m.
Mrs Okpoti said one male baby was born through a successful caesarean section at 5:37 a.m.
She said no casualties had been recorded so far as at 1330 hours when the GNA visited
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A multiple-exposure portrait of Chinese contemporary artist and human rights activist Ai Weiwei, made on film in Beverly Hills, on the occasion of his new documentary, "Human Flow."
A multiple-exposure portrait of Chinese contemporary artist and human rights activist Ai Weiwei, made on film in Beverly Hills, on the occasion of his new documentary, "Human Flow." (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
Drizzy to the rescue?
Your favorite rapper’s tour bus got caught up in traffic when one man threatened to jump off a bridge in Manchester, England over the weekend. According to the Manchester Evening News, when police blocked roads and attempted to talk the guy down, Drake and his entourage just happened to be around after finishing a show at the Manchester Arena.
The site reports, “One officer was approached by a male from a tour van caught up in the traffic congestion, claiming to be part of Drake’s entourage…He offered for Drake to speak to the male on the bridge, if that would help. The offer was declined with thanks.”
Most importantly, the man was eventually brought down safely and taken to the hospital for professional assessment.
Crisis averted.
Sgt. Nikki Woodrow said the Papa John's location at 7800 E. Harry, near Harry and Rock, was robbed by a man with a handgun at around 9:45 p.m. Sunday night. The man, who was wearing a ski mask, demanded money from the business and two employees, a 19-year-old man and a 38-year-old woman.
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The search for a Japanese climber who went missing on Mont Blanc was called off on Sunday after a Czech mountaineer died while descending Europe’s highest peak the previous day.
No one had seen Hironobu Shimosawa, 35, since Monday, after he set out on his own to scale the 4,810-meter (15,780-foot) peak.
The PGHM rescue service, based in the French alpine town of Chamonix, said Shimosawa had contacted a friend via Facebook on Wednesday asking for help. But search efforts using mountaineers and helicopters were hampered by bad weather.
Despite relatively warm temperatures during the day, the peak remains treacherous even at the height of summer.
A Korean climber was found dead on the mountain on Aug. 2, a week after two Germans froze to death on its slopes after being caught in a snow storm.
PGHM said Saturday that they had located the body of the 42-year-old Czech mountaineer, who had fallen to his death.
Cagliari, December 11 - A factory worker won two million euros with a scratch card in a bar in Sardinia's Sulcis area Monday. The man shouted "I've won two million euros" before realising he might have blown his cover, jumping in his car and driving off without letting the bar owner verify the win. Gambling has soared in the area, among Italy's poorest, amid the recent economic crisis.
Over the years there have been many different incarnations of Winston Churchill portrayed on screen.
The latest is Brian Cox in Churchill, which follows the WW2 prime minister in the weeks leading up to D-Day – as he battles both his depression and doubts about the invasion.
However it may come as surprise that the actor’s inspiration for his version of the iconic Brit was based on a famous cartoon character.
The 71-year-old revealed to The Times that he based his Churchill on Stewie Griffin from Family Guy.
Woman accused of beating child gets year of probation
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (AP) — A woman accused of beating a 2-year-old child in Grand Island has been given a year of probation.
Court records say 22-year-old Michaela Hill pleaded no contest to misdemeanor negligent child abuse after prosecutors lowered the charge from felony intentional child abuse. Police say the child suffered a detached retina among several other injuries.
The child's father has pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor negligent child abuse and false reporting. The trial of 26-year-old Justin Molt is scheduled to begin July 18 in Hall County Court.
The Football Association has announced that Michael Oliver will referee this season’s FA Cup final.
The 33-year-old will take charge of the match at Wembley between Manchester united and Chelsea on Saturday, May 19.
He will be assisted by Lee Betts and Ian Hussin, with Lee Mason as the fourth official. The video assistant referee (VAR) will be Neil Swarbrick – the first in FA Cup Final history.
Oliver became the centre of attention earlier this month, when he awarded a last-minute penalty to Real Madrid during their Champions League quarter-final second leg against Juventus at the Santiago Bernabeu.
With the tie poised at 3-3 on aggregate, Oliver pointed to the spot and was heavily criticised by Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon, who was sent off in the aftermath of the decision.
Buffon told reporters after the match that Oliver had “a garbage bin for a heart”.
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A United Parcel Service driver who opened fire during a meeting with co-workers had filed a grievance that he was working excessive overtime and appeared to specifically go after the three drivers he killed before fatally shooting himself.
Cristiano Ronaldo will find himself sitting out of five games after this happened with an official during the Spanish Super Cup on Sunday.
Cristiano Ronaldo could receive a ban of up to 12 games for his push on the referee.
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Ronaldo, who entered the game as a substitute, first earned a yellow card for taking off his shirt and flexing his muscles to taunt Barcelona fans upon scoring a goal.
After Ronaldo was dealt a second yellow card for diving to try to win a penalty, he shoved official Ricardo De Burgos Bengoetxea in the back out of frustration. The red card meant an automatic one-game suspension, but the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) added another four matches to the ban as a result of the referee shove. Ronaldo was also fined close to $5,000 for his actions. He has 10 days to appeal the ruling.
Open Golf Club celebrated its 2018 Convention at Le Golf National, this year’s Ryder Cup host venue near Paris.
More than 70 golf directors, providers and experts benefited from presentations about revenue management and new marketing tools with brainstorming session about how to get and retain new members.
There were big tributes to Paul Armitage, Le Golf National Director, for his warm welcome and outstanding presentation of the commercial strategy and the final preparations for the Ryder Cup in September. Special thanks also went for the participation of the Fédération Française de Golf with Jean-Lou Charron, President, Christophe Muniesa, General Manager, and Aurélien Didier.
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Volleyball player demands removal of name from gym banner
CHICAGO (AP) — A former Olympic volleyball player is demanding her name be removed from a banner hanging in a suburban Chicago gym operated by a coach banned by volleyball's governing body.
The Chicago Sun-Times reports that in a letter, Nancy Reno told coach Rick Butler he does not have the right to display her name at Sports Performance Volleyball in Aurora. In the letter, Reno said his acts against her teammates in the 1980s, "are beyond reprehensible."
In January, the governing body of USA Volleyball banned Butler for life. The decision came after allegations of sexual abuse by him came to light.
A telephone call Sunday to Butler for comment on Reno's letter wasn't immediately returned.
Reno was a fifth-place finisher in beach volleyball at the 1996 Olympics. She is threatening to take legal action against Butler.
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Pineapples have been banned from this year's Reading and Leeds Festivals.
The fruit appears on a list of barred items including weapons, drones and fireworks.
They will not be allowed into either the arena or the campsite when the music event takes place later this month.
It is thought to be because organisers are worried that fans of the band Glass Animals could take pineapples to see them perform.
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The group's song Pork Soda mentions "pineapples in my head".
And fans have previously carried the fruit to their gigs.
Reading and Leeds Festivals take place across the August Bank Holiday weekend .
Acts including Muse, Eminem, Kasabian and Major Lazer are on the bill.
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Jane the Virgin this Friday whipped up 670,000 total viewers and a 0.3 demo rating, holding steady in audience week-to-week while ticking up a tenth in the demo.
Opening The CW’s night, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend (660K/0.2) was steady.
Elsewhere….
NBC | Blindspot (3.3 mil/0.6) was steady, while Taken (2.5 mil/0.4) dropped 20 percent to new series lows.
CBS | MacGyver (7.2 mil/0.9) dipped, while a steady Hawaii Five-0 (8.5 mil/1.0) and Blue Bloods (9.2 mil/0.9) respectively led the night in the demo and in total audience.
ABC | Child Support (3.9 mil/0.7) and Agents of SHIELD (2.2 mil/0.6) were steady.
FOX | Hell’s Kitchen (3.3 mil/0.9) was flat with its finale.
Want scoop on any of the above shows? Email InsideLine@tvline.com and your question may be answered via Matt’s Inside Line.
Nate is now a hurricane with 75mph max winds.
The storm is moving northwest into the Gulf of Mexico. We can expect further strengthening by tomorrow. It is possible we could see Nate strengthen to a category two hurricane before making landfall tomorrow night. The sea surface temperatures combined with low wind shear will make strengthening.
Landfall is likely between Biloxi and Mobile. We could see a storm surge between 5 and 8ft at this point along the Alabama Gulf Coast. Winds could gust to over 100 mph on the right side of the eyewall.
Nate will likely still be at tropical storm strength when moving through Central Alabama on Sunday. This will mean winds over 40mph and gusting to over 60mph. Expect power outages and downed trees. At this point, it appears the tornado threat will remain to the south and east of our area.
Make sure you continue to monitor WBRC Fox6 and our First Alert weather app for updates.
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Perdomo was recalled from Triple-A El Paso ahead of Wednesday's start against the A's.
It sounds like Perdomo will be up for more than a spot start. "He could very well be here the rest of the baseball season," manager Andy Green told AJ Cassavell of MLB.com. "That's highly possible for him." The 25-year-old has enjoyed a good deal of success with El Paso this year, posting a 3.10 ERA and 1.08 WHIP in 69.2 innings. The strikeouts have never really been there at any level (6.7 K/9 in majors), but Perdomo keeps the ball on the ground and that ability figures to keep him in the mix as a home streaming option throughout the second half.
OAKLAND, Calif. — Right-hander Kendall Graveman has been placed on the 10-day disabled list by the Oakland Athletics with a strained right shoulder.
Graveman started opening day in place of the injured Sonny Gray and began the season 2-0 with a 2.00 ERA in his first three starts. But he exited after just five innings and 74 pitches Friday against Houston, and manager Bob Melvin said afterward the pitcher couldn't get loose. Both Melvin and Graveman expected he would make his next start.
Instead, it's yet another key player down for the injury-plagued A's.
Oakland recalled catcher Bruce Maxwell from Triple-A Nashville on Monday to take Graveman's roster spot.
The A's were set to begin a series at home with Texas on Monday night after the series finale against the Astros was rained out Sunday.
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BARWON HEADS, Australia (AP) — Scotland-based American Beth Allen shot a 6-under 67 Thursday to take the first-round lead at the Vic Open, the opening event on the Ladies European Tour season.
Cheyenne Woods, niece of Tiger Woods, was a stroke behind Allen. Camilla Lennarth of Sweden shot 69 and was in third place while veteran Laura Davies shot 71.
New Zealander James Anstiss and Australian David Bransdon led a PGA of Australia Tour men's event being held concurrently with the women's tournament. They shot 64 and led by one stroke.
Woods, who won the 2014 Australian Ladies Masters, was unable to fit in a practice round on either of the Beach or Creek layouts in use for the tournament after her clubs missed a connection in Los Angeles.
They did not arrive at the clubhouse until late Wednesday afternoon.
"I just took a nap and I relaxed yesterday and it was great," said Woods. "After such a long travel day (it) forced me to rest."
Photos of the McMahon family visiting with President Donald Trump at the White House this week have started to circulate on Twitter on Wednesday morning.
As reported yesterday, the Senate approved Linda McMahon (in a bipartisan vote 81 to 19) as the new head of the Small Business Administration.
You can check out the photos below of the McMahon family with President Trump.
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The Plover Knights of Columbus Council 13880 has scheduled two Jan. 15 events aimed at local youth.
The Knights will hold their annual Knowledge Contest in math and spelling on Sunday, Jan. 15 beginning at 10 AM. The event is open to all public school students in grade 5-8. Parochial students who wish to enter will be tested inside their respective schools.
Each test lasts about 30 minutes.
The Council is also holding its annual Free Throw Challenge on Jan. 15 beginning at 11:30 AM, open to all public and parochial students ages 9 through 14.
Both events will be held at St. Bronislava Church, 3200 Plover Rd. in Plover. Parents or guardians must accompany their child for either event. Registration will be held onsite.
For more information contact Don after 5 PM at (715) 252-2300.
A jury has been chosen in the case of a Pennsylvania businessman accused of mortgage fraud who won a new trial because the judge, witnesses and jurors who convicted him last year saw his defense attorney sleeping.
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports jurors were selected Monday for the proceedings in the case of James Nassida scheduled to begin Aug. 29.
U.S. District Judge Donetta Ambrose ruled this year Nassida was denied a fair trial because attorney Stan Levenson dozed off during the October trial. Levenson has acknowledged he fell asleep because he was taking cold medicines that made him drowsy.
Nassida founded Century III Home Equity. Prosecutors allege he used inflated assets and fake property appraisals to help clients get millions of dollars in fraudulent mortgage loans.
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Much like most everyone else on this planet, women have body hair! And (brief miniature rant coming your way, sorry) for the most part society teaches us that we should shave it off. Which sure, that works for some people. For others, it doesn't. Either way is fine, which is why it's nice to see supermodel Gigi Hadid show off her unshaven armpits in her Love Magazine advent calendar video.
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Watch the video above for inspiration, and FYI, this was shot during one of Gigi's training sessions with Rob Piela from Gotham Gym.
NEW YORK (AP) — An aging kangaroo who calls the Bronx Zoo home is receiving cryotherapy treatment for arthritis.
The treatment is a high-tech alternative to ice baths that humans have used for years.
Zoo director Jim Breheny tells the Daily News that the nearly 15-year-old marsupial named Dave is getting up there and his stiff joints are aching.
Breheny says the treatment might sound exotic but that it’s really just one course of healing the 200 medical experts at the zoo in New York City utilize to treat some 7,000 different species.
Dave’s saga with localized cryotherapy treatment will be documented by Animal Planet’s latest season of “The Zoo.”
Cryotherapy has become commercially popular in recent years. Some Manhattan facilities charge humans as much as $90 for a three-minute session.
Real Madrid have found the going tough in La Liga so far this season, with Zinedine Zidane’s side currently 19 points off the pace.
Los Blancos talisman Cristiano Ronaldo is one of several stars who have been firing blanks in front of goal, although the Portuguese ace managed his ninth and tenth strikes of the campaign against Valencia last time out.
Several former Premier League players are present in the top 10 while Barcelona legend Lionel Messi is way clear in the race for the Golden Boot, but can anyone catch him?
Take a look through the gallery above to see the top scorers in La Liga so far during the 2017/18 season.
You shouldn't technically be allowed to look at the standings or the stats at this stage of the season. The pages on this very site that reveal those numbers should probably be blocked as if part of some work or school firewall.
Start the conversation, or Read more at Major League Baseball.
After celebrating the holiday weekend, Missouri lawmakers will head back to work on Tuesday, as they continue to weigh the fate of Gov. Eric Greitens. Tuesday, the House special investigative committee is expected to hear from GOP consultant Michael Hafner.
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PARIS (AP) — An international economic watchdog says threatened new trade barriers and rising oil prices could hurt long-awaited global economic growth.
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development said Wednesday that "the threat of trade restrictions has begun to adversely affect confidence" and tariffs "would negatively influence investment and jobs."
The Paris-based agency did not specifically name U.S. President Donald Trump, but its forecast comes as his administration threatens tariffs or other limits on foreign steel and cars. Other countries have threatened retaliatory trade barriers.
The OECD also said persistently high oil prices could push up inflation and push down household incomes.
After a first-quarter slowdown, the OECD slightly revised down its forecast for world economic growth this year to 3.8 percent, with 3.9 percent expected next year.
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Prince Harry has spoken out about the struggles of losing his mother at the age of 12 and the effect it had on his personal and mental health.
The 32-year-old revealed in an interview with the Telegraph that he shut down all of his emotions following his mother’s death and it wasn’t until his late 20s that he sought professional help.
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Remember when some members of the Warriors complained that they didn't want to play the Jazz in the second round of the NBA playoffs because Salt Lake City has no nightlife?
Well, Utah didn't take too kindly to that barb, and now fans have an exclusive opportunity to mock Golden State with some custom shirts.
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The t-shirt, which comes in the Jazz's colors, is selling for only $10. That's a pretty sweet deal for a t-shirt, and one that makes fun of Golden State? Even better.
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NBA playoffs 2017: Warriors wanted Clippers to beat Jazz for one specific reason
To be fair, if Matt Barnes, Andre Iguodala and the rest of the Golden State party animals are worried about where to go during their two (or more) games in Utah, they got their priorities a little twisted.
Don't forget you're in the middle of the playoffs, y'all.
This wintery weather has canceled, diverted, and delayed more than half a dozen flights out of Traverse City’s Cherry Capital Airport.
A Tuesday morning flight to Detroit and five flights to Chicago have been canceled.
Two arriving flights from Chicago were delayed Monday night and one was diverted.
Three flights to and from Detroit were also canceled and one was diverted.
For more information on flight cancellations and delays out of TVC, click here.
The funeral takes place of murdered schoolgirl Anastasia Kriégel on Thursday.
The 14-year-old was found dead in a derelict farmhouse in the Lucan area of Dublin earlier this month.
She was last seen at St Catherine's Park on Monday May 14th, and was reported missing hours later.
Her funeral will take place at Newlands Cross Crematorium in Dublin.
Her family have asked mourners to wear "sparkle and colour" because that is what she loved.
They are also asking for donations, if desired, to the Russian Irish Adoption Group.
A 13-year-old boy was charged with her murder last week.
He appeared before a special sitting of the Children's Court last Friday.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Trump says of VA nominee Ronny Jackson it’s ‘totally his decision’ whether to drop out.
The Rio also rises
Colorado snowmelt and recent statewide rains have swollen the Rio Grande entering the Valley to a level most of us would consider beautiful – and just in time for the summer growing and recreation season. We’re still in a long-term drought, but farmers, residents and tourists are blessed this year. See page 19 for more photos and a few statistics.
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ABUJA, March 30 Nigeria will send its Petroleum Industry Governance Bill to the senate for consideration on April 24, a spokesman for Senate President Bukola Saraki said on Thursday.
The bill is the latest step in a decade-long attempt to reform the country's oil sector. (Reporting by Camillus Eboh and Alexis Akwagyiram; Writing by Paul Carsten; Editing by David Goodman)
Reuters reports of how Google is working to turn product searches into cash by partnering with some of the largest retailers in the United States:
Three people are dead after they were shot at point blank range at the Great Lakes Dragaway. The shooting happened at 7 PM last night. Investigators say that a suspect approached the three men and shot them. Two died at the scene while another died on the way to the hospital. Kenosha County Sheriff David Beth told reporters that they do not know why the shooting occurred.
Beth says that the suspect is not in custody. He’s described as a black male 5’9″, 145 lbs and around 30 years old. He may have escaped in a black car. Beth called on the public’s help to catch the gunman.
Despite earlier reports, Beth would not say if the shooting was gang related. Highway KR was closed between Highway 45 and I-94-near the racetrack-as the grounds were evacuated. It’s estimated about 5-thousand people were attending an event there. We’ll have more details as they become available.
April 10 Resonant Inc
* Resonant Inc - Resonant secures three new licensing agreements with existing tier one fabless RFFE component vendor
* Resonant - new licensing deals encompass 2 high volume bands that were converted from joint development agreements (JDAS), as well as a new quadplexer
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It seems Hollywood has never been more welcoming to a broad range of sexual orientations and identities than now. When stars have chosen to share how they sexually identify with the world, they are often met with praise and acceptance compared to the reactions of decades past. In honor of Raven-Symone's 32nd birthday on Dec. 10, 2017, Wonderwall.com is taking a look at the celebs who have come out as bisexual during their careers, starting with the Disney star herself! Raven-Symone publicly disclosed her sexuality on Twitter in 2013. "I can finally get married! Yay government! So proud of you," she tweeted, later explaining to Oprah Winfrey that she knew she was bisexual when she was 12, though said she doesn't care for labels. "I want to be labeled a human who loves humans," she said. She last publicly dated model AzMarie Livingston from 2012 to 2015. Now keep reading for more...
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A boost in equipment sales propelled Caterpillar's first-quarter profit, as a strong global economy helped support construction and energy industry projects.
The maker of heavy equipment and machinery also greatly increased its outlook for the year, citing an upbeat global markets, better pricing and demand.
Profit rose eightfold to $1.67 billion, or $2.74 per share, while revenue surged 31 percent to $12.86 billion. The results topped Wall Street expectations.
Construction equipment sales rose 38 percent during the quarter, while energy and transportation equipment sales rose 26 percent. North America remained the company's biggest market, with its Asia/Pacific region coming in as its next biggest.
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Looking ahead, the Deerfield, Illinois company boosted its full-year outlook by $2 to a range of $9.75 to $10.75 per share.
President Trump told Fox News that criminal illegal immigrants are “getting the hell out” of the U.S. or being thrown behind bars, as he also took to Twitter to rail against gangs like MS-13 and the Obama administration policies he claims allowed them to flourish in American cities.
1 Displaced youths from Daraa province clutch a barbed-wire fence on the Syria-Israel border near the Syrian village of al-Rafid during a demonstration against the regime and calling for international protection.
The lineup for the 2017 Alabama Book Festival on Saturday in Montgomery includes a diverse list of best-selling authors that organizers say will appeal to a variety of ages and reading interests. On the 'Read' again: Authors, readers gathering Saturday in Old Alabama Town The lineup for the 2017 Alabama Book Festival on Saturday in Montgomery includes a diverse list of best-selling authors that organizers say will appeal to a variety of ages and reading interests.
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Jane Fonda was joined by her “favorite ex-husband” Ted Turner and friends to celebrate her 80th birthday at The Whitley in Atlanta Saturday night.
James Taylor and Carole King performed and then helped Jane blow out candles.
Other famous friends at the “Eight Decades of Jane” celebration included including actresses Rosanna Arquette and Catherine Keener, playwright Eve Ensler and Spanx founder Sarah Blakely.
RELATED: Jane Fonda makes controversial statement about women who were abused by Harvey Weinstein
Fonda’s son, Troy Garity, was also among the 228 guests.
The Associated Press reported that the event recognized Fonda’s achievements throughout her life and also raised $1.3 million for Fonda’s Georgia Campaign for Adolescent Power & Potential foundation, which she created in 1995.
More information on the event and Fonda’s GCAPP foundation can be found at myAJC.com.
You wore them until they were tattered and discolored years ago, but then, your UGG boots sort of retired to the back of your closet. It's not that our trusty Winter shoes got less cozy, it's just that it was time to switch up our look.
But UGG is refreshing its label every season, rolling out brand-new styles, including short silhouettes in fresh colorways that look luxe paired with cropped jeans. In fact, bloggers and It girls, like Zendaya, are working their UGG shoes at all heights, with outfits that range from completely casual to high-fashion fancy. If you need more proof, just check out how Jennifer Lopez rocked them while filming in NYC.
Read on for 22 ways to wear UGG, then shop the brand's updated offerings once you're feeling inspired.
— Additional reporting by Sarah Wasilak
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Dates to remember if you want your stuff to arrive BEFORE Christmas day.
US Postal Service
Dec 15 – Deadline for Standard Mail shipments…
Dec 20 – Deadline for First Class Mail and Priority Mail shipments.
Dec 23 – Deadline for Priority Express Mail shipments.
Fed-EX
Dec 15 – Deadline for FedEx Ground shipments.
Dec 18 – Deadline for FedEx Home Delivery shipments.
UPS
Dec 18 – Deadline for UPS 3 Day Select shipments (delivery on Dec 22).
Dec 20 – Deadline for UPS 2nd Day Air shipments (delivery on Dec 22).
NOTE: Christmas falls on a Monday this year , and many carriers do not deliver on weekends. Therefore, the final day to order items and get them in time for Christmas is earlier this year compared to typical years.
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This past week in Salt Lake City, Utah, Vito Mielnicki, Jr. captured the United States Junior National championship in the 145-pound division.
Mielnicki of Roseland, New Jersey moved up an unprecedented 10 weight classes where he competed at 106-pounds at the 2017 tournament, and defeated the number-two seed, Adam Calixto of Tampa, Florida in the semifinals. In the finals, Mielnicki defeated top seeded Obed Bartee-El of Huntsville, Alabama.
With the title, Mielnicki gained a spot in the 2018 United States Junior National Team, Where he will be heading to train with teammates on February 4th at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado to get ready for international competition.
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Mielnicki is the son of the GH3 Promotions CEO Vito Mielnicki.
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A HOUSE occupied by squatters in Port Pirie has gone up in flames overnight causing about $250,000 worth of damage.
Emergency crews responded to the blaze on Magor Rd at about 3.45am.
The fire has been brought under control and there’s no reports of injuries at this stage.
Police and investigators will examine the site this morning to determine its cause.
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× Hernandez hits home run off Miller, Dodgers beat Indians 6-4
CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland relief ace Andrew Miller gave up a tiebreaking home run for the second straight night — a solo shot to pinch-hitter Kike Hernandez in the eighth inning — and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Indians 6-4 on Wednesday night.
Hernandez, batting for Chase Utley, hit a 1-2 pitch that barely cleared the wall in right field. Hernandez pumped his fist as he rounded first base after his homer gave Los Angeles a 3-2 lead.
Miller (3-2) wore a shocked expression as he walked to the left of the mound after the home run. The left-hander, who has been virtually unhittable, allowed a leadoff homer to Cody Bellinger in the eighth — the first he gave up this season — that broke a tie in the Dodgers’ 7-5 win Tuesday.
Miller was charged with four runs in 2/3 of an inning after throwing 25 pitches Tuesday and the Indians (31-31) dropped to .500 for the first time since April 19.
More on the Indians, here.
March 30 Biondvax Pharmaceuticals Ltd
* Biondvax pharmaceuticals - approved for grant from Israel's Ministry of Economy and Industry to build facility for commercial scale production of universal flu vaccine
* Biondvax - plans to build mid-sized factory in Jerusalem, with potential capacity to annually produce up to tens of millions of doses of M-001
* Biondvax - five completed phase 1/2 and phase 2 human clinical trials have shown vaccine to be safe and immunogenic to multiple flu strains Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom)
1:19 Bradenton's Village of the Arts hoping for the best in 2017 Pause
2:15 The zany 9th Annual Shamrock Shiver Charity Plunge
3:03 Talkback: Mark Young talks about Vice Mayor Gene Gallo's tragic loss of his wife
0:49 Gene Gallo reflects on the loss of his wife
1:17 Samoset Neighborhood Association looks to 2017 for continued improvements
0:55 Woman saves neighbor's 80-pound mastiff in Christmas day fire
0:40 Suspect in armed robbery of Bradenton convenience store arrested
2:02 Manatee County residents fear heavy manufacturing will change lifestyle
2:22 All-Area Boys Swimmer of the Year T.C. Smith discusses the honor
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JAMAICA, Queens — A man was fatally stabbed in the Jamaica section of Queens Sunday night, police said.
Officers responded to a 911 call at about 10:47 p.m. of a man stabbed in front of 188-30 Jordan Avenue. Cops said the victim, 29, was found with stab wounds to his left forearm, right hand and left leg.
The victim was transported to Queens General Hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
Simpson was recalled on an emergency basis from AHL Bakersfield on Monday.
The University of North Dakota product is a left-shooting defenseman who's likely being recalled due to the fact that fellow left-handed blueliners Andrej Sekera (undisclosed) and Oscar Klefbom (shoulder) are questionable and out, respectively, for Tuesday's road tilt against the Hurricanes. If Simpson's able to crack the Edmonton lineup, don't expect him to make much of a fantasy impact, as he's recorded just 65 points in 240 professional games.
Trump wants to send man back to moon, on to Mars
President Donald Trump wants to send man back to the moon — and on to Mars. | AP file photo
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump wants to send man back to the moon — and on to Mars.
Trump is signing a space policy directive directing NASA “to lead an innovative space exploration program to send American astronauts back to the moon, and eventually Mars.”
That’s according to White House spokesman Hogan Gidley.
Trump has taken several steps to refocus NASA’s mission on space exploration.
A total of 650 vehicles were burnt in acts of vandalism in France on New Year's Eve, accounting for a 10 per cent rise from the previous year, authorities said on Monday.
French Prime Minister Bernard Cazeneuve said in an interview with radio channel France Inter on Monday that the figure has decreased 20 per cent in five years, Efe news reported.
He also said that "nobody admits that cars are burning", and applauded security forces who arrested 454 people over the New Year for their involvement in various altercations.
We now know the names of those involved in a fatal crash near Bayfield.
Just after 7 on Saturday night, a crash occurred on WIS 13 South Bound at Superior Avenue in Bayfield County. A Volkswagen Jetta was traveling northbound on WIS 13, and attempted to make a left hand turn onto Superior Avenue in Cornucopia when it struck a motorcycle that was traveling southbound on WIS 13.
The motorcyclist, 64-year old David Apka was killed in the crash. The driver of the Jetta, 48-year old Andrew Peterson from Bayfield was treated on scene and subsequently arrested. Alcohol is believed to be a factor and the crash remains under investigation.
This week on The Disclaimer, WMSE's weekly get down with Ryan Schleicher, Milwaukee Record's Matt Wild and I, we're sharing our annual Summerfest preview. Conventional wisdom seems to have set that this year's "50th Edition" lineup of the festival is just so-so, but the wealth of shows we have to recommend refutes that a bit. Among our many picks are Ludacris, Big Thief, Car Seat Headrest, T-Pain, The Shins, Girl Talk and a ton of local acts. Along the way I make the case for Sheryl Crow as a secret standout of the Outlaw Music Festival, Matt wonders what the deal with Hanson is, and we all agree that we weren't very excited for the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
You can stream this week's episode below, and catch up with past episodes on iTunes.
South Korean prosecutors said Monday the daughter of the confidante of disgraced President Park Geun-hye has been arrested in Denmark and authorities are working to get her returned home in connection with a huge corruption scandal.
Park was impeached last month by lawmakers amid public fury over prosecutors' allegations that the president conspired to allow her longtime friend, Choi Soon-sil, to extort companies and control the government.
Denmark police arrested Choi's daughter, Chung Yoo-ra, on the weekend on charges of staying in the country illegally.
South Korea had asked Interpol to search for Chung because she didn't return home to answer questions about the scandal.
South Korea's Yonhap news agency reports that Chung, a former member of the national equestrian team, allegedly took advantage of her mother's relationship with Park to get unwarranted favors from Seoul's Ewha Womans University.
Humans are ridiculous. We're all pathetic strivers who will fall short. If you can accept that, it's optimistic because you can shoot for the moon and know you're never going to get there, and that's okay.
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I wouldn't give anything to go back to my 20s.
SINGER KATY PERRY on being happy at 32
It's kind of awkward because you don't know the person and they're trying to be cute and they say weird things like, 'What's up, sexy?' And it's just awkward. This is why I'm still single.
ACTRESS CHARLIZE THERON on online dating
Life isn't bad when you have bread… or apples. These guys are all dressed up and ready for their sweet and juicy treat.
The footage shows how much these charming possums enjoy their snack, eating their fill with juicy red-ripe apples.
The amusing creatures came all spick and span to the feast: wearing elegant pink shirts and dirndl skirts.
Since one of them was not able to eat it all, it shared the apple with an adorable neighbor.
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – A man who police say broke into an apartment near Youngstown State University was caught through the efforts of Youngstown police and the campus police department.
Youngstown police officers were called about 7:31 Monday to an apartment in the 800 block of Ohio Avenue after a man came home and found that his apartment has been broken into.
The victim told police a Macbook computer and 2 iPhones were missing. As police were taking inventory of the missing items, a witness said they saw someone running out of the back of the building. Officer started chasing the man, later identified as 19-year-old Odice Anderson, Jr. YSU police were notified of the chase and were able to catch Anderson in the 700 block of Wick Avenue.
Police say they found a laptop and phones matching the description of the stolen items in a parking lot on Elm Street.
Anderson was arrested and charged with burglary.
Orchard Elementary School is situated in a south Richland neighborhood off Gala Way with nearby residential housing, an apartment complex and a shopping complex. The building is one of the newest in the district.
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The Government has been signing a series of secret agreements with companies over highly controversial outcomes of the Brexit process for Britain's trade border.
Driver arrested on drug charges
The La Grange County Sheriff's Department arrested a driver for drug possession, according to reports.
Deputies conducted a traffic stop on a truck in the area of 250E, south of 700 N. around 8:45 p.m. Friday.
The driver, 45-year-old Brett Maskow of Howe, Indiana, was driving on a suspended license, according to deputies.
Deputies said Maskow was in possession of meth and drug paraphernalia.
Maskow was charged with possession of methamphetamine, maintaining a common nuisance, driving while suspended prior and possession of paraphernalia.
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Lake Tahoe fire destroys mobile home, threatens 10 others
STATELINE, Nev. (AP) — Firefighters at Lake Tahoe have doused a blaze that destroyed a mobile home and threatened 10 neighboring residences at a trailer park on the lake's south shore.
Tahoe-Douglas Fire Marshal Eric Guevin says the mobile home at the Ponderosa Trailer Park in Stateline off the Kingsbury Grade was fully engulfed in flames when crews arrived at about 8:45 a.m. Monday.
The resident who lived there wasn't at home at the time and no one was hurt. Authorities say neighbors knocked down a fence to rescue a dog.
Fire officials evacuated residents of 10 other threatened homes, but crews were able to contain the damage to the one mobile home and adjacent garage, which also was destroyed.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
COLUMBUS (WCMH)– Columbus Police say they are currently investigating an officer-involved shooting that left one person in critical condition.
The call came in shortly before 11:30 pm Tuesday night on the 400 block of South Powell Avenue.
The victim was transported in critical condition. There is no information available at this time on if the victim was the officer or a civilian.
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The party starts at 8 p.m. EST Dec. 31 on ABC, with Ryan Seacrest hosting and Ciara on West Coast duty three hours later in Hollywood. More performers will be announced at a later date.
Sugarland and Nick Jonas have responded to the special New Year's Eve festivities reveal via their social media. See the tweets here.
CULLOWHEE, N.C. — Mike Amius had his second career double-double and Devin Peterson made five 3-pointers and finished with 25 points, both career highs, on Saturday night to help Western Carolina beat Samford 88-71.
Amius had career highs with 28 points, on 12-of-14 shooting, and 13 rebounds. Peterson made 10 of 16 from the field.
Demetrius Denzel-Dyson's 3-pointer gave Samford (8-17, 4-8 Southern Conference) an 8-0 lead and Alex Thompson's layup made 15-11 with 11 minutes left in the first half. The Bulldogs missed their next nine field-goal attempts and committed four turnovers as Western Carolina scored 17 of the next 19 points to take an 11-point lead six minutes later. Peterson scored 11 points, including three 3s, during that stretch and the Catamounts, who took a 38-27 lead into the break, led the rest of the way.
Eric Adams tied his career high, set in Thursday's loss to East Tennessee State, with 21 points and grabbed a career-best 11 rebounds for Samford.
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The week of May 27 to June 2 has been declared Victims and Survivors of Crime week in Saskatoon.
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Nurkic (quad) will start at center in Friday's game against Toronto, NBC Sports Northwest reports.
Nurkic injured his quad against the Bulls on Wednesday but he appears to be over the issue for the most part. Expect him to see his typical role, where he's scored 13.6 points to go along with 9.5 rebounds across 25.4 minutes per contest over the past month. If he aggravates the injury or winds up being limited in any fashion, Ed Davis could see some extra time.
Despite homogenization and globalization, not to mention migration across state lines, regional differences persist in America’s spoken English. Some of those differences came as a surprise to New Jersey-born New Yorker Josh Katz, who compiled Speaking American from an online survey. Example: Who outside the South refers to a sun shower as “the devil beating his wife”? Some distinctions come down to age: most post-Greatest Generation Americans learned to say “quarter” for two bits instead of “korter.” Wisconsin has many quirks, sharing “bubbler” with Rhode Islanders but keeping “rummage sale” pretty much to ourselves. Elsewhere it’s called a “garage” or “yard sale” or even, for New Yorkers, a “stoop sale.” And while Chicagoans drink “pop,” in Wisconsin we reserve the word for our dads or bad music.
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The Japanese American Medical Association (JAMA), a professional organization of physicians and surgeons in Los Angeles, is offering scholarships for medical students in their first, second, or third year of study.
The person(s) awarded the scholarship receives up to $5,000 to aid his/her financial needs. In addition, their names will be inscribed onto the Scholarship Plaque that is displayed at JAMA’s annual social events.
Note that the due date for completed applications is Friday, Jan. 19, 2018.
The criteria for the scholarship will be based on academic achievement, financial need, and the applicant’s interest in serving the Japanese American community.
For more information, visit http://jamasocal.org.
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A reward of $10,000 is being offered following the theft of three animals from the Elmvale Jungle Zoo.
A baby Gibbon monkey named Agnes, a black and white lemur named JC, and Stanley the tortoise were taken by thieves during a break-in.
The OPP says the thieves cut through a parking lot fence and moved through a flamingo pond sometime between 9 p.m. on Monday and 6 a.m. on Tuesday.
The thieves then entered a barn and stole the three animals. The estimated value of the animals is more than $20,000.
“We have $5,000, a reward from us, and another person has come forward and asked if they could also match our reward, so the reward is up to $10,000 now," says Michel Persi, a spokesperson for the zoo.
Police still haven’t said how many people were involved in theft. Investigators are hoping someone may have seen something suspicious in the area around the time of the theft.
Anyone with information is asked to call police or Crime Stoppers.
A 17-year-old Saudi Arabian boy was visiting his sister in Boulder when he fell from a rocky slope on the First Flatiron in Boulder County and injured himself Wednesday night, authorities say.
The teenager, whose name has not been released, was treated at a hospital for minor injuries.
The climber was scaling the First Flatiron at 101 Bluebell Rd. when he lost his footing and fell about 30 feet, according to a Boulder County Sheriff’s Department news release.
Rescuers from several agencies responded including sheriff’s deputies, firefighters, Rocky Mountain Rescue climbers and an American Medical Response ambulance.
Rocky Mountain Rescue volunteers slowly carried the teenager out of the rocky clefts. He was then taken to a hospital for treatment, the news release says.
LONDON, March 29 Britain has formally triggered the process of leaving the European Union, Prime Minister Theresa May said on Wednesday.
European Council President Donald Tusk received a letter from the British ambassador to the EU on Wednesday. The notification letter, handed over in Tusk's Brussels office in the presence of journalists, triggers a two-year countdown to Brexit under Article 50 of the EU's Lisbon Treaty.
"The Article 50 process is now under way and in accordance with the wishes of the British people, the United Kingdom is leaving the European Union," May told parliament.
May said Britain would seek to agree its future partnership with the bloc alongside the withdrawal terms. (Reporting by Kylie MacLellan, Elizabeth Piper and William James, editing by Estelle Shirbon)
Blake Seiler was the most likely in-house candidate for the defensive coordinator job at Kansas State vacated by Tom Hayes, who chose to retire the past off-season. Other options were interviewed a...
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In this Feb. 9, 2017 photo, graffiti artist Yulier Rodriguez Perez poses with one of his works, painted on a wall in Old Havana, Cuba. Three years ago, the whimsical designs of the 27-year-old artist with the signature Yulier P. began to appear on walls in Havana where graffiti is rare.
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Aug 13 (Gracenote) - Results and standings from the Danish championship matches on Sunday Sunday, August 13 AGF Aarhus 0 OB Odense 0 Midtjylland 4 Nordsjaelland 3 Randers 0 Brondby 0 Saturday, August 12 FC Copenhagen 1 Horsens 1 Lyngby 1 SonderjyskE 1 Friday, August 11 Silkeborg IF 4 FC Helsingor 1 Standings P W D L F A Pts 1 Nordsjaelland 5 4 0 1 15 10 12 2 Brondby 5 3 1 1 12 6 10 3 Horsens 5 3 1 1 8 4 10 4 Midtjylland 5 3 0 2 9 10 9 5 SonderjyskE 5 2 2 1 9 4 8 6 OB Odense 5 2 2 1 4 2 8 ------------------------- 7 Hobro IK 4 2 1 1 4 3 7 8 FC Copenhagen 5 1 3 1 5 3 6 9 Silkeborg IF 5 2 0 3 7 7 6 10 FC Helsingor 5 2 0 3 6 10 6 11 AGF Aarhus 5 1 1 3 4 7 4 12 Lyngby 5 1 1 3 8 15 4 13 AaB Aalborg 4 0 2 2 4 8 2 14 Randers 5 0 2 3 1 7 2 1-6: Championship play-off 7-14: Play-off Next Fixtures (GMT): Monday, August 14 AaB Aalborg v Hobro IK (1700)
A man from the Cringleford area will appear before a judge tomorrow, after being charged with the murder of Peter Wrighton.
23-year-old Alexander Palmer, of Freesia Way, Cringleford, was charged early this morning and appeared in front of magistrates in Norwich later on.
The charge came after 83 year old Peter, from Banham, received fatal stab wounds in woodland near East Harling last Saturday morning, 5th August 2017.
The Street in East Harling remains closed whilst the investigation continues and officers are still working in the area, providing reassurance, speaking with witnesses and conducting house to house and CCTV enquiries.
Detectives are also searching and forensically examining a number of locations which are linked to the ongoing investigation.
From Shtick to Striptease An Israeli Tragi-comedy With Universal Import
David Grossman's prose in his latest work about a not-so-amusing stand-up artist strains to keep up as the comic dodges and feints - and smacks his forehead.
A convicted killer, who escaped from custody six months ago, fooled prison staff into believing he was seriously ill by losing up to four stone in weight, it has been revealed.
Shaun Walmsley, 28, was serving a 30-year prison term for murder, when he was sprung by two armed men during a hospital visit in Liverpool in February.
It has now emerged that he starved himself for three months in order to convince the prison authorities that he was seriously ill.
Using mobile phones smuggled into the prison, Walmsley, a gangland drug dealer, was able to plan his escape with associates on the outside.
Walmsley had been jailed for life with a minimum term of 30 years, after being convicted of the murder of Anthony Duffy, 33, who was lured to a street near Aintree racecourse and repeatedly stabbed in May 2014.
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KALAMAZOO, MI – From a career milestone in South Haven to a high-scoring shootout in Three Rivers, Friday’s high school basketball action was a fitting end to an exciting week on Kalamazoo-area high school hoops.
Follow along as we look at the scores and highlights from the Kalamazoo-area contests.
Michael Flynn's resignation as national security adviser removes an immediate political headache for the White House but will do little to dispel suspicions about his ties with Russia that now threaten to envelop President Donald Trump's nascent administration.
Flynn quit late Monday as controversy raged over revelations that he misled Vice President Mike Pence -- who then defended him on television -- over whether he discussed US sanctions with Moscow's ambassador to the US before the inauguration. Such a move could be a breach of the law.
There were joyous scenes at the Amex this afternoon as Albion celebrated promotion to the Premier League.
Brighton make a return to the top flight of English football for the first time since 1983 and now need just three points from three games to be crowned champions of the Championship.
Here's a selection of pictures taken by Steve Bailey and Phil Westlake as players and fans celebrated promotion.
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Today, three of more than a dozen women that have accused Donald Trump of sexual assault and misconduct came forward with details of their encounters with the 45th president. Meanwhile, three U.S. Senators; Kirsten Gillebrand of New York, Cory Booker of New Jersey and Jeff Merkley of Oregon have demanded Trump resign. We’ll talk about the so-called “Me Too” movement and the cases of sexual misconduct against Trump, with The Mod Squad, Taya Graham and Stephen Janis of The Real News Network.
These stories today on AFRO’s First Edition with Sean Yoes.
When it comes to colour, the performance and luxury car segments continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible in terms of customer choice. Xavier Boucherat talks to Lamborghini about the Ad Personam programme
Those fortunate enough to be in the market for a Lamborghini Aventador are spoilt for choice when it comes to colour. The OEM’s Ad Personam programme, a customisation programme also available for the Huracan, puts a palette of around 200 colours at a customer’s disposal for use on the body and internal components, including matte, glitter, metallic and pearlescent options.
Based out of a studio in the company’s hometown of Sant’Agata Bolognese, the Ad Personam programme first began in 2008, but…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The White House says rebooting the Mideast peace process is a very high priority for the Trump administration, although peace may not come in the form of a two-state solution.
A senior White House official says President Donald Trump is eager to begin facilitating a peace deal and hoping to bring the Israelis and Palestinians together sometime soon.
Trump is meeting Wednesday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The two will hold a joint press conference around noon.
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The official says that peace is the goal, regardless of whether it comes in the form of a two-state solution. The official spoke on condition of anonymity in order to preview the meeting.
Other topics of discussion expected to come up Wednesday include expanded Israeli settlements, Iran and a potential move of the U.S. embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.
Sunworks (NASDAQ:SUNW) announced its strategic marketing partnership with Quantum Spatial, the nation's largest independent geospatial data firm.
Chuck Cargile, Sunworks Chief Executive Officer, said, "We are excited to welcome Quantum Spatial to the Sunworks team in a strategic partnership that will continue our expansion of capability offerings into the geospatial services arena. This new relationship with Quantum Spatial will enhance our growth in the federal and commercial markets as a result of their superb technical prowess and exemplary reputation with their domestic as well as international clients in the energy and government domains."
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Tennessee judge has issued a $20 million bond for the ex-wife of former NBA player Lorenzen Wright in his shooting death nearly eight years ago.
Shelby County Criminal Court Judge Lee Coffee said his decision to give Sherra Wright such a high bond was partly driven by her bad behaviour while being held at a women’s jail on murder and attempted murder charges in her husband’s slaying.
Lorenzen Wright’s decomposing, bullet-riddled body was found in a swampy field in Memphis on July 28, 2010 — 10 days after he was reported missing.
Sherra Wright was arrested in December in California, where she had lived for three years after moving away from Memphis. Her lawyers argued she had strong ties to the community in asking for a $100,000 bond.
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1:00 Blue Valley football coach Eric Driskell on life support
4:27 White House press corps grills Sean Spicer over Flynn resignation
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A Halifax man has been charged with weapons offences and attempted robbery after police released photos of a suspect last week.
Just after 1 p.m. last Tuesday, Halifax Regional Police officers responded to a report of a robbery in the 400 block of Herring Cove Road. A man had entered the store, pointed a handgun and demanded money. He was last seen leaving on foot.
Police released photos of the robbery suspect Thursday afternoon.
Last Friday at about 10:30 p.m., patrol officers arrested 27-year-old Brian Juston Johnson of Halifax without incident outside a residence on Hilden Drive in Halifax.
Pope Francis has condemned clerical sex abuse as an "absolute monstrosity," and asked victims and their families for forgiveness on behalf of the Catholic Church. In an unusual move, the pontiff's comments were published as a preface to a new book by Daniel Pittet, a Swiss victim who was sexually abused for four years by a priest when he was a child.
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WATCH: Firefighters jump into storm drain to rescue ducklings
SLIDELL - A group of firefighters had to get their hands dirty Wednesday morning in order to reunite twelve ducklings with their mother.
Three firefighters responded to a Winn Dixie in Slidell after they received word that duck was aimlessly wandering the parking lot after her ducklings fell into a storm drain. It wasn't long before the men removed a grate and dropped a ladder to help them access the drain.
The firefighters spent a good chunk of their morning traversing the drains and gathering the tiny waterfowls. Eventually, all 12 were captured and reunited with their anxious mother.
The St. Tammany Fire District posted a video of the rescue and subsequent reunion to its Facebook page.
OK Mother Of Drunk Driving Victim Feels Cheated Of Justice - NewsOn6.com - Tulsa, OK - News, Weather, Video and Sports - KOTV.com Prosecutors charged the driver of the car, Clarence Billingsley, with misdemeanor DUI. He pleaded no contest and got a two-year deferred sentence.
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Looking forward to seeing @Aubameyang7 make his debut. Good luck with your Arsenal career pic.twitter.com/GeCBzgI3Ui — Ray Parlour (@RealRomfordPele) February 3, 2018
Arsene Wenger has selected Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang for Arsenal’s matchup against Everton tonight and, as such, the newest Gunner is in line to make his debut despite suffering from an illness.Many Arsenal fans are excited to see him don the famed red jersey on the pitch at the Emirates. We’ve all seen the studio pictures of him wearing it for the announcement of his arrival. Now, we’ve got the first picture of it in Arsenal’s dressing room prior to the match, courtesy of ex-Arsenal player Ray Parlour.
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation has revealed plans to raise funds from the stock market to finance oil projects across the country.
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu, and the Group Managing Director, NNPC, Maikanti Baru, made the announcement at the ongoing 2018 Nigeria Oil and Gas conference in Abuja.
The NNPC GMD said the projects include the NNPC and Nigeria Agip oil company joint venture, south gas project, north gas project and central gas project, among others.
He said that government has issued an updated oil and gas policy as well as initiated the process for enacting a new petroleum industry governance bill that explains government institutions and their roles in the industry.
The NNPC had earlier signed financing agreements of about 2.5 billion dollars for different projects.
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0:54 Cubans executed by Castro regime on display in the European Parliament
0:58 Wade on Riley: 'I have nothing to squash, I'm thankful for what we were able to build here'
0:35 Dwyane Wade gets thunderous applause when taking the court against the Miami Heat
Cold days in San Antonio don't happen too often, and snow? Forget it. But there are a handful of days in history that prove San Antonians can withstand those single-digit temperatures.
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The daughter of Star Wars actress Carrie Fisher has "no words" for the loss of her mother or grandmother Debbie Reynolds who died just a day apart.
Hollywood star Reynolds, 84, died succumbed to a suspected stroke just 24 hours after the death of her daughter Fisher, 60, on December 28.
Fisher, who played Princess Leia in the Star Wars franchise, died in hospital following a heart-attack while on board a flight from London to Los Angeles.
Billie Lourd, 24, who is also an actress, has now spoken out about losing both Reynolds and Fisher in such a short space of time.
In a message for fans on Instagram, Lourd posted a photograph of the three of them together when she was a child.
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Azerbaijan’s defense minister due in Belarus
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Azerbaijani defense minister, Colonel-General Zakir Hasanov will pay a visit to Minsk on Oct. 8 at the invitation of his Belarusian counterpart, Lieutenant-General Andrei Ravkov, the Azerbaijani Defense Ministry said in a message Oct. 6.
As part of his visit, Hasanov is expected to meet with the Belarusian military and political leadership and heads of other state structures.
Hasanov is also planned to visit the enterprises of the Belarusian military industry.
Prospects for development and expansion of bilateral cooperation in military education, military and technical sphere, as well as security and other issues of mutual interest will be discussed during the meetings.
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) - Vermont Gov. Phil Scott has signed into law a bill establishing a state ethics commission.
The measure creates a five-member commission that reviews cases of unethical behavior. The commission would then have the power to send cases to the attorney general's office. Vermont is one of the few states without an ethics commission.
Included in the law is a call for statewide candidates to release their tax returns. It also requires lawmakers to disclose sources of income above $5,000.
Opponents say the disclosure requirements will turn some people away from running for office. Supporters say the measure will rebuild confidence in the political process and help lawmakers avoid conflicts of interest.
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GREENVILLE, Del. — The State Department has confirmed that a Delaware business owner originally from Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, was one of nearly 70 people injured during a New Year’s Eve celebration in Istanbul.
WCAU-TV reports that the brother of William Jacob Raak says the 35-year-old was visiting friends in Istanbul.
Michael Raak, of South Philadelphia, says his brother, a small business owner from Greenville, Delaware, called about 7:30 p.m. ET on New Year’s Eve to say he had been shot in the leg.
Istanbul Gov. Vasip Sahin has said the attacker, armed with a long-barreled weapon, killed a policeman and a civilian outside the Reina club around 1:15 a.m. before entering and firing at people partying inside.
At least 39 people, mostly foreigners, were killed and close to 70 others were injured.
LONDON (AP) - Britain's information commissioner says she is using all her legal powers to investigate the handling of personal data by Cambridge Analytica and Facebook.
Commissioner Elizabeth Denham is pursuing a warrant to search Cambridge Analytica's servers. The company allegedly used data mined from Facebook to help Donald Trump win the 2016 presidential election.
She told BBC on Tuesday she is also investigating Facebook and has asked Facebook not to pursue its own audit of Cambridge Analytica's data use. She says Facebook has agreed.
Denham said the prime allegation against Cambridge Analytica is that it acquired personal data in an unauthorized way.
Chris Wylie, who once worked for Cambridge Analytica, was quoted as saying the company used the data to build psychological profiles so voters could be targeted with ads and stories.
Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Wednesday said that there is no shortage of cash and some ATMs could be dry due to operational reasons.
Jaitley, who was briefing the media after a meeting of the Union Cabinet, was asked on reports of shortage of cash at several ATMs in different parts of the country.
"We are monitoring the situation, so that such complaints don't arise. We have currency in surplus and there is no shortage of cash... There might be some operational reasons (for dry ATMs)," Jaitley told reporters here.
The RBI last month ended all curbs on withdrawals from Current Accounts, Cash Credit Accounts and Overdraft Accounts with immediate effect.
It also lifted limits on withdrawals from ATMs.
The limits were placed following the November 8 decision to demonetise Rs 1,000 and Rs 500 currency notes. The upper limit of withdrawals at ATMs was initially just Rs 2,500 per day, and was later raised to Rs 4,500. It was subsequently raised to Rs 10,000.
Inside the “Indian Room” at the City of Newburgh's Motorcyclepedia Museum, she walked along a row of motorized bicycles made by Indian Motorcycle Manufacturing Co., the Massachusetts firm whose motorized bicycles stood as a bridge to the modern motorcycle.
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BRASILIA Brazil posted a record trade surplus for March, reaching $7.1 billion, government data showed on Monday, surpassing market expectations despite a small drop in beef exports after a corruption scandal in the sector led to temporary import bans.
Exports totaled $20.1 billion and imports $12.9 billion. Economists in a Reuters poll predicted a surplus of $6.8 billion, according to their median forecast.
The meat scandal, which saw China and Hong Kong impose import bans, appeared to have less of an impact on export numbers than some had anticipated.
Exports of beef were down just 6.1 percent compared with the same month last year, while poultry and pork exports rose 7 percent and 33.4 percent respectively.
(Reporting by Silvio Cascione; Editing by Diane Craft and Lisa Shumaker)
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MAP: Chicago weekend shootings tracker for Feb. 2 – 5
This map will update throughout the weekend as shootings in Chicago are confirmed. Click on a location for the time, address and other details about each shooting over the weekend.
6:17 p.m. Friday — Man shot in buttocks in West Rogers Park
9:51 p.m. Friday — Police: 56-year-old woman killed in apparent domestic shooting in Gresham
10:45 p.m. Friday — Man wounded in McKinley Park drive-by shooting
12:04 a.m. Saturday — 53-year-old man shot, seriously wounded in West Pullman
1:09 a.m. Saturday — Man shot while sitting in parked vehicle on West Side
2:03 a.m. Saturday — Man wounded in Rogers Park drive-by shooting
The Athletic Association of Guyana (AAG) pre-CARIFTA Games camp got underway yesterday at the National Track and Field Centre at Leonora.
The Bahamas is set to host the 2018 CARIFTA Games during the Easter holiday weekend, March 30 to April 2, at the Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium.
The weekend camp will see the athletes training on the track and in the hills of Linden. Rap sessions and flexibility conditioning with the coaches will also be conducted…..
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP)  Fire official tells news outlets about a dozen people getting medical attention after explosion at Kentucky UPS hub.
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A firefighter was hurt while battling a fire Sunday on Old County Road.
Several Mid Coast departments responded to reports of smoke coming from the home, Chief Chris Whytock said.
The home received both smoke and water damage.
The firefighter was taken to Maine Medical Center and is expected to make a full recovery. His or her injuries were not released.
No one else was hurt.
The state Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating what caused the fire.
A judge is set to hear arguments on whether to dismiss the case against a Minnesota police officer who shot and killed a black man during a July traffic stop.
March 31 Energy Fuels Inc:
* Energy Fuels Inc - effective July 1, 2017, Mark S. Chalmers will become president, as well as chief operating officer, of Energy Fuels
* Energy Fuels Inc - Chalmers is currently company's COO, a position he has held since July 1, 2016
* Energy Fuels Inc - Stephen P. Antony, who is currently president and CEO of company, will continue in his role as ceo after July 1, 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The highway was closed in the northbound lane due to a vehicle accident
Update:
The Coquihalla is now reopened. The right lane is still closed so expect traffic delays due to congestion, said DriveBC.
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The Coquihalla is currently closed in the northbound lane at Exit 256 (Coldwater Road) due to a vehicle accident about 50 kilometres south of Merritt.
The incident occurred at about 1 p.m. this afternoon.
Slushy and slippery sections have been reported in the area, according to DriveBC.
There is an update scheduled for 1:30 p.m. from DriveBC.
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Tarasenko turned on the jets to net a great overtime winner Sunday against Buffalo.
Tarasenko also had an assist on the night as he extended his point streak to three games. The 25-year-old has notched 13 goals and 31 points in 30 contests this season, making him a must-own fantasy stud. The top-line winger has also aided fantasy goers with a plus-17 rating and a whopping 125 shots on goal, so there really isn't much more we can ask for. The Russian sniper needs to be in your lineup whenever he's in action.
$60M Merck Pay-For-Delay Deal, $20M Atty Fees Approved
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 3:34 PM EDT) -- A New Jersey federal judge Thursday signed off on a $60 million settlement reached by Merck and Upsher-Smith with a class of direct purchasers who accuse the drug companies of engaging in a pay-for-delay scheme tied to potassium supplements and then granted more than $20 million in attorneys' fees to the class counsel.
U.S. District Judge Stanley R. Chesler issued his final approval on the settlement that he'd preliminarily cleared in May ending the long-running multidistrict litigation. He then granted the class counsel 33 and 1/3 percent attorneys' fees totalling more than...
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March 19 (Reuters) - TC Pipelines Lp:
* TC PIPELINES, LP PROVIDES INITIAL RESPONSE TO FERC ORDERS
* TC PIPELINES - ‍DOES NOT SEE ANY MATERIAL IMPACTS TO NATURAL GAS PIPELINE COST OF SERVICE RATES TO TAKE EFFECT IN NEAR-TERM DUE TO NEW FERC ORDERS Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
CHARLESTON, SC (WCBD) -The Charleston Police Department is asking for help in identifying a shoplifting suspect.
Police are on the lookout for the suspect pictured above for an ongoing shoplifting investigation.
Anyone with information is asked please contact Inv. D. Duquette at (843)579-6433 or duquetted@charleston-sc.gov . Or call Crimstoppers at (843)554-1111.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Viking Therapeutics Inc:
* VIKING THERAPEUTICS ANNOUNCES PRICING OF $55.0 MILLION PUBLIC OFFERING OF COMMON STOCK
* VIKING THERAPEUTICS INC - PRICING OF ITS PUBLIC OFFERING OF 11 MILLION SHARES OF ITS COMMON STOCK AT A PRICE TO PUBLIC OF $5.00 PER SHARE Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
For those who drive on Interstate 20 in Webster Parish, the westbound exit ramp to LA 531 will be closed next Friday.
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Developments will be closing the exit ramp (Exit #49) to LA 531 on Friday, Feb. 9 for repairs.
The closure is scheduled to last from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
All traffic will be diverted on I-20 westbound to the Minden-Sibley interchange.
This work will be performed weather permitting.
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Angel di Maria scored twice as Paris St-Germain stunned Barcelona to leave the Spanish side in danger of failing to reach the Champions League quarter-finals for the first time in a decade.
PSG dominated this last-16 first-leg tie throughout and took the lead through Di Maria’s curled free-kick.
Julian Draxler added a second with an angled drive before Di Maria curled an effort into the top corner.
Edinson Cavani then sealed a famous win with a powerful fourth.
A lacklustre Barcelona – with Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar largely anonymous – did not produce an effort of note until seven minutes before the end when Samuel Umtiti headed onto the post.
The defeat leaves Luis Enrique’s side with an almighty task to stay in the competition when they host PSG in the return leg on 8 March.
No side has managed to overturn a four-goal first-leg deficit in the history of the Champions League.
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Police are seeking the public’s assistance as they search for a potential suspect involved in an alleged arson in Rockland.
Investigators from the Ramapo Police Department released surveillance video of a suspect they hope to speak to in regard to an arson that took place at approximately 10:30 a.m. on April 2 at a Decatur Avenue residence.
In the video, which was captured by a neighbor’s driveway surveillance camera the suspect could be seen in all black, walking with his head down through a snowy Ramapo neighborhood. Anyone who has information regarding the alleged arson has been asked to contact the Ramapo Police Department Investigations Division by calling (845) 357-2400.
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A community meeting will be held in Charlottesville Monday evening in response to the outbreak of violence over the weekend.
The meeting will be hosted by Black Lives Matter, the Human Rights Commission, and clergy. The event is scheduled to start at 5:30 p.m. Monday, August 14, at the Jefferson School African American Heritage Center.
The group will discuss the next steps in response to white supremacy and gather input from the community.
The event is open to the public.
Ghanaian midfielder, Yusif Rahman Chibsah fined the back of the net and assisted for Frosinone in their 3-0 thrashing of Pescara in Italian Serie B on Saturday.
The midfielder has been a fine form for Frosinone since returning from a loan spell at Benevento Calcio, created the first goal for his side as he slid through a pass to Camillo Ciano to fire home on the 50th-minute mark of the game.
Defender Emanuele Terranova doubled the hosts lead in the 64th minute from the edge of the area.
Just as the game looked to be over, Rahman Chibsah popped up to seal the win for the hosts with the last kick of the game.
The win strengthens Frosinone grip at the top with 46 points, three adrift of second place team Empoli after 24 rounds of matches.
University of Northern Colorado trumpet player Dustin Seagren, front, and trombone player Culley Hamstra participate in the Day of Music. All UNC music students performed across Greeley on Friday to share their art with the community.
The university required it of the students.
Some played in parks, but many others booked gigs in bars, breweries and restaurants.
The goal was to teach music students how to book their own gigs and play in public, both skills they will have to learn before they graduate.
Why were these people smacking their pews? Because they were at Tenebrae – where the end of the service is marked by loud banging and the clanging of the pews – meant to symbolise the moment Christ died.
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Images from Tenebrae can be viewed here.
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Police said two suspects were arrested Thursday for a May shootout at a Manchester apartment complex that killed a father of two. Richmond police along with the the U.S. Marshal's Regional Fugitive Task Force arrested 24-year-old Chavonte J. Estes, of the 3700 block of Martin Avenue in Henrico and 24-year-old Rakeym J. Bell, 24, of the 1800 block of Fifth Avenue, on Thursday.
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Blackstone Mortgage Trust (NYSE:BXMT) reports Q1 core earnings of $69M or $0.64/share and paying a $0.62/share Q1 dividend, equating to an 8.1% dividend yield.
Book value of $26.95/share rose $0.02 for the quarter; today's close of $30.56 is a 13% premium to book.
BXMT says it originated $1.9B of senior commercial real estate loans during the quarter, growing its portfolio by $1B.
Growth of 9% during Q1 resulted in a $12.1B total portfolio of senior loans with a weighted average origination LTV of 62%; 94% of the portfolio is floating rate.
A 1% increase in LIBOR would increase annual net interest income by $0.24/share; 94% of the portfolio is floating rate.
Earlier: Blackstone Mortgage Trust beats by $0.01, beats on revenue (Apr. 24)
The Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) continues to further its commitment to promote the girl child's participation in the Information Communication Technology industry through coordinating the Girls in ICT celebrations.
The annual event was this year held at Monte Casino Girls High in Macheke, Mashonaland East province two weeks ago under the theme "Expanding Horizons and Changing Attitudes".
Our 263Chat Crew was there to capture the proceedings as Potraz continues its contributions in the United Nations's Sustainable Development Goals through promoting women's advancement into ICTs.
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) — The body of a fourth American service member has been found in the area of an Wednesday ambush in Niger that also killed three Special Forces soldiers based at Fort Bragg.
“Our thoughts and prayers are on the families of the deceased,” wrote the Army’s Africa Command in a statement. “We will share more information as it becomes available related to this attack.”
Staff Sgt. Bryan C. Black, 35, of Puyallup, Washington Staff Sgt. Jeremiah W. Johnson, 39, of Springboro, Ohio Staff Sgt. Dustin M. Wright, 29, of Lyons, Georgia, the U.S. Department of Defense said.
EARLIER: Special Forces soldiers killed in Niger were based at Fort Bragg
Four Nigerien soldiers were also killed in the attack by Mali-based militants in Niger’s Tillaberi region.
Eight soldiers from Niger and two U.S. soldiers were wounded, according to a statement by Niger’s Army Chief of Staff.
In 2017 National Academy of Theatre Arts in Kraków changed its name from "PWST" to "AST". This resulted in the need to change the logo and created an occasion to refresh and set the visual identity in order. The new AST mark in its construction and overall shape is similar to a fine and well known logo designed in the 1980 by Jerzy Napieracz.
Along with the new logo we designed the whole visual identity project including signage system for the main building and Academy branches in Wrocław and Bytom, typography, range of colours, layout constants for documents, corporate, information and promotion materials.
As a part of organizing the corporate identity we also unified the look of information and promotion materials accompanying graduation performances. So far the creators of each performance had a free hand with the visuals, and from now on all the posters, programs brochures etc. will have a unified look and communicate AST at first glance.
Back in 2015, when Gladys Berejiklian was treasurer - the state’s first female treasurer - she was vocal about the Liberal Party’s urgent need to boost the number of women in Parliament.
Goals should be set for the number of women preselected in winnable seats, she said.
Having a female Premier is not enough for the Liberals to win votes. Photo: AAP
"I'd like to see a third of all winnable seats [go to women], for example — that's a number I'll put out there," she told the ABC at the time.
"I think the merit argument is valid when the goalposts are 50 per cent each way for men and women and I don't believe they are. Women have to be extra good to get preselected, so to me, the merit argument doesn't wash."
Fast forward three years and it appears little has changed in the NSW Liberals. Female Liberal MPs make up just 11 of the 135 MPs across both chambers of Parliament. Only 22 per cent of Liberal MPs are women.
LYNCHBURG, Va. - Liberty University continues to expand its campus. This time, a new multipurpose arena will be going up on campus. Liberty Arena will serve indoor sports, like basketball and volleyball, and will hold more than 4,000 seats. Officials say this will give student-athletes a more intimate feeling with their fans.
“Right now we do a lot of swapping. So we're constantly converting the arena from convocation to sports to concerts. So this allows us to keep sports set up during the fall heavy seasons and the convocation so we just don't have to keep setting the arenas back up,” Dan Deter, vice president of major construction at Liberty University, said.
LU hopes to have the arena open in 2020 for the first basketball game.
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20th Century Fox and Blue Sky Studios released a new trailer for Ferdinand, the upcoming animated film directed by Carlos Saldanha and based on the children’s book The Story of Ferdinand by Munro Leaf. The trailer follows the friendly misunderstood bull, Ferdinand (John Cena), as he is torn away from his family and tries everything in his power to get back to them. Ferdinand is scheduled to lovingly charge into theaters on December 15th, 2017.
Ferdinand tells the story of a giant bull with a big heart. After being mistaken for a dangerous beast, he is captured and torn from his home. Determined to return to his family, he rallies a misfit team on the ultimate adventure. Set in Spain, Ferdinand proves you can’t judge a bull by its cover.
Charleston’s Yeager Airport is going green…A plan to develop a solar energy project at the airport is back on track. In 2014 the FAA allocated more than 15-million-dollars to complete the project, which would make Yeager the first airport in the country to supply all of its own power needs.
This week on The Disclaimer, WMSE's weekly culture chat show with Ryan Schleicher, Milwaukee Record co-founder Matt Wild and I, we're joined by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel music writer Piet Levy, who talks about some tough times at Alpine Valley. The East Troy amphitheater revealed recently that for the first time in its 40 year history, it will not be hosting and shows this year. How'd that happen, and what does it mean for the venue's future? Then we turn the conversation to WebsterX, the rising Milwaukee rapper who released his long-anticipated debut album Daymares this week. We sing its praises, and also talk about the things that WebsterX is doing right, and what other Milwaukee musicians can take away from his success. Somewhere in one of these conversations Ryan wonders why all country music festivals are named after weather patterns.
You can stream the episode below, with our apologies: The first couple minutes of the show were lost to technical difficulties. We promise you didn't miss much.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A powerful panel that can alter the Florida Constitution is working on a final set of proposals to go on the 2018 ballot.
The Florida Constitution Revision Commission on Monday began deliberating nearly 40 proposals dealing with everything from loopholes to state election laws to the retirement age of judges.
The 37-member panel meets every 20 years and is allowed to propose changes to the state constitution. The commission held its first meeting more than a year ago. The panel must wrap up its work by early May.
The members of the commission are appointed by the governor, the president of the state Senate, the speaker of the Florida House and the chief justice of the Florida Supreme Court. Attorney General Pam Bondi is automatically a member of the panel.
India's Sania Mirza and her partner Peng Shuai had to battle hard to seal their place in the semifinals of the China Open tennis championships, here on Friday. The third-seeded Indo-Chinese pair of Sania and Peng came from a set down to beat fifth seeded Czech pair of Barbara Strcov and Katerina Siniakov 4-6 6-2 10-7 in the quarters.Sania and Peng will now face Swiss Martina Hingis and Chan Yung-jan of Chinese Taipei in the last-four round on Saturday.
An Italian man who drove his car last week into pedestrians near a Christmas market had been aiming to kill, investigators believe.
The Ansa news agency reported on Monday that the man is being investigated on suspicion of wanting to carry out a massacre.
His car on Saturday seriously injured a woman at an outdoor skating ring near the Sondrio, northern Italy, holiday market before crashing into a pillar.
Originally, the crash, which slightly injured two other strollers in the pedestrian-only square, was blamed on drunk driving.
Sondrio’s chief prosecutor was not immediately available for comment.
The reported accusation indicated there was no sign of terrorist aims.
Ansa said the suspect, 27, when he was arrested at the scene, said that he "should have killed more" people.
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An attorney for US President Donald Trump's personal lawyer Michael Cohen has claimed the lawyer for adult film star Stormy Daniels' leaked his bank records. In a hearing, Attorney Stephen Ryan called an alleged leak of his client's information a 'drive-by shooting' of his client's rights. Mr Cohen is being investigated over his business dealings and has also been linked to a hush money payment made to Ms Daniels in relation to an alleged affair with Mr Trump.
Despite our efforts, nothing to show that S’East is part of Nigeria – Okorocha
The Imo state Governor, Rochas Okorocha has lamented that the South-East has nothing to show that it is part of the Nigerian project despite the efforts the region has made towards the growth of Nigeria and especially to the emergence of the Buhari-led administration. The post Despite our efforts, nothing to show that S’East is part of Nigeria – Okorocha appeared first on Vanguard News... Read Full Story
The good news is that most of the country has another day off, as New Year’s Day was on a Sunday, making Monday a bank holiday.
The bad news is that some supermarkets aren’t quite operating normal opening times yet, giving you an extra day to delay your January diet.
If you’re super keen to get down the shops, though, don’t worry – there is still hope. Check out when Aldi, Waitrose, Sainsburys and Iceland are open below.
Aldi
Rejoice, for standard hours resume. Check the store finder for more details.
Waitrose
Most stores are open from 9am to 6pm, but some larger stores will be open 8am to 8pm.
Check the store finder for specific details.
Sainsburys
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Stores will be operating under bank holiday hours. Check the store finder for details of your local branch.
Iceland
Most stores are open from 8am, but times vary – check the store finder for specific information.
President Muhammadu Buhari was yesterday advised to exhibit respect for the sanctity of life and speak up on the countless attacks and killings across the country, especially in southern Kaduna.
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The Rochester Police Department has received information that town residents are receiving calls from a company claiming to be “Legal Support Services.” This is a fictitious company being used as the front for a phone scam. The victims are being told by the company that they will be at the address within 48 hours serving papers with a uniformed officer and to put away any dogs on the property.
Victims are asked for personal information and or financial information. Do not provide any information to these calling parties. One of the phone numbers being used by this scam which may appear on caller ID is 866-353-1944. If you are contacted by these people, please report it to the police.
A pre-school administrator in New Jersey surrendered to police on Tuesday after she was accused of brandishing a knife at two students.Authorities say 64-year-old Adetokunbo Akinnaso, an administrator at Dawn To Dusk Christian Childcare & Learning Center in Plainfield, allegedly committed the act earlier this year.An investigation revealed that when two 4-year-old students were brought to her office for disciplinary reasons, Akinnaso waved a knife at them and threatened them if they continued to misbehave.Neither of the children was injured during the incident.Akinnaso is charged with two counts of cruelty or neglect of children and faces up to 18 months in prison if convicted.She is due back in court on April 2.
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Get ready for a few thunderstorms today. While it won’t rain all day, 1-2 hours of storm activity is expected. Most will stay dry through noon with increasing scattered storms for the late-afternoon and early evening hours. While a few storms could produce some gusty winds up to 40-45 mph and offer some brief, heavy rainfall, no widespread severe weather is anticipated.
Temperatures will top out in the middle 80s with slightly more humidity than we saw over the weekend.
Storms will go away by 10pm tonight with overnight lows in the 60s.
A few more storms are possible on Tuesday with more coverage expected on Wednesday. Temperatures will be in the middle 80s both days.
-Meteorologist Eric Sorensen
Lawrence O'Donnell argues that no matter what President Donald Trump said, he will always be the white supremacists' favorite candidate. This time the movement claimed the life of Heather Heyer.
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Norway’s biggest music festival is already launching into next year’s programme with a fierce vengance!
Some of the world’s most iconic and exciting acts within their genres are already confirmed.
Last week, The Øya Festival announced the very first artists slated to perform at next year’s festival. Among them were legendary American singer/songwriter Patti Smith, Norwegian rapper Store P and hard-core band Converge.
READ MORE about More artists announced for the 2018 Øya Festival.
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Aomjai Nueakaew has lovingly transformed the little restaurant on the corner of Farwell and Lafayette, formerly Abu’s Jerusalem of the Gold, into a home for her delicate Thai cooking.
Jow Nai Fouquet (1978 N. Farwell Ave.) opens on weekends for dine-in and carryout, often at 4 p.m. Friday and by 5:30 on Saturday and Sunday. Four tables and a broad counter seat perhaps 16 guests. Walls, counter and even some furniture are beautifully painted in patterns of cool greens, blues and sand colors.
The menu is small and exciting: six starters, three soups, seven curry dishes and eight additional entrées including seafood items, Pad Thai, two white and two red wines, a handful of craft beers and Thai iced coffee or tea. Aom’s signature dish, red curry ($13.95), comes with chicken, tofu or additional veggies, all fresh with each taste distinct, served with perfectly cooked jasmine rice. The music is good, the service warm, the clientele interesting and the food delicious and affordable.
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Rain. Thunderstorms possible...mainly in the afternoon. High 82F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 80%..
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Mostly cloudy skies. Scattered thunderstorms this evening. Areas of patchy fog. Low 68F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 50%.
In this Monday, Aug. 29, 2016 file photo, refugees prepare food during the visit of U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi to a transit center for South Sudanese refugees in the remote northwestern district of Adjumani, near the border with South Sudan, in Uganda. More than 1.5 million South Sudanese have become refugees and their humanitarian needs are overwhelming aid efforts during the country's civil war, according to the United Nations.
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Authorities say a Cardinals wide receiver was arrested outside a Scottsdale nightclub on suspicion of disorderly conduct and failure to obey police commands.
Scottsdale police say 22-year-old Marquis Bundy was acting disorderly toward the International’s security staff about 2:45 a.m. Saturday.
Police say Bundy told officers that his hat was missing or stolen from the club and he wanted to speak with somebody about it.
When told by club security guards that they had not seen his hat, Bundy reportedly got agitated and would not leave the scene, leading to his arrest.
In a statement, Cardinals officials say they’re aware of the incident and the matter has been referred to the NFL offices.
Bundy was signed as an undrafted rookie last year out of the University of New Mexico.
Bundy did not play in a regular-season game last year.
The St. Louis County Sheriff's Office reported that the Virginia Police Department received a report of a stolen vehicle at about 5 p.m. Tuesday.
At about 8 p.m., sheriff's deputies located the vehicle traveling southbound on U.S. Highway 169 near Chisholm.
Sheriff's deputies, along with officers from Chisholm, initially stopped the vehicle near Kitzville, but the driver fled from the stop and was pursued at low speeds south on Highway 169 and across the Mitchell Bridge, the sheriff's office reported.
A deputy used a PIT (precision immobilization technique) maneuver to end the pursuit near Spudville Road in Hibbing.
The female driver, who authorities said is from Virginia, was arrested and faces preliminary charges including fleeing police in a motor vehicle, unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and driving after revocation.
No one was injured in the incident. The Hibbing Police Department and the Minnesota State Patrol also responded to the call.
London: A senior Iranian official said on Tuesday that Tehran might quit a treaty designed to stop the spread of nuclear weapons if US President Donald Trump scraps the nuclear accord Iran signed with world powers in 2015.
Trump has said that unless European allies fix what he has called "terrible flaws" in the accord by May 12, he will restore US economic sanctions on Iran, which would be a severe blow to the pact.
President Hassan Rouhani has reiterated his warning against a US pullout from the nuclear deal. Photo: Iranian Presidency Office/AP
The other powers that signed it - Russia, China, Germany, Britain and France - have all said they want to preserve the agreement that curbed Iran's nuclear programme in return for the lifting of most international sanctions.
In a news conference broadcast on state television, the secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, Ali Shamkhani, said the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran was ready for some "surprising actions" if the nuclear deal was scrapped.
WEST ALLIS - WEST ALLIS - Police are looking for suspects who allegedly recorded a woman in a restroom.
West Allis Police Department received a complaint of a woman who was possibly recorded in a business's restroom without consent.
The incident took place on January 27 between 4 and 5 p.m. around 84th Street and Greenfield Avenue.
The police department posted pictures of the subjects on Facebook.
The suspects are described as two black females who are between the ages of 18 and 20. One suspect was wearing a burgundy shirt and jeans. The other suspect was wearing a long hooded jacket and jeans.
Another 18 to 20-year-old black female was with the two main subjects. She was wearing a dark coat, purple shirt, and jeans.
Anyone who can help identify the pictured suspects is asked to contact Detective Wink of the West Allis Police Department at 414-302-8092 or anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 414-476-CASH.
Bars and pubs across Calgary were packed Monday night as Flames faithful hoped they could gain some ground in their playoff series against the Anaheim Ducks.
The Flames are down 2 games to none and are in as close to a must win situation as a team can get.
The Flames came out swinging and scoring and at the end of the second period the Flames were ahead of the Ducks 4-2.
A capacity crowd enjoyed the game inside the Scotiabank Saddledome.
The Flames organization tells us 19,289 spectators attended Monday night’s game.
Just a couple of hours before the game, there were still single tickets and a few pairs left on Ticketmaster and the Flames says a few standing room tickets were released Monday afternoon.
More to come
The Monthly Science Book that I’ve selected for January is A Fish Caught in Time: The Search for the Coelacanth by Samantha Weinberg. This book has been on my reading list for awhile, ever since I visited a little museum in Knysna, South Africa, dedicated to the Coelacanth and its discoverer.
Here’s the description of the book from Amazon:
The coelacanth (see-lo-canth) is no ordinary fish. Five feet long, with luminescent eyes and limb like fins, this bizarre creature, presumed to be extinct, was discovered in 1938 by an amateur icthyologist who recognized it from fossils dating back 400 million years. The discovery was immediately dubbed the “greatest scientific find of the century,” but the excitement that ensued was even more incredible. This is the entrancing story of that most rare and precious fish — our own great-uncle forty million times removed.
I’m looking forward to reading this book (I’ll start it this evening!) and will post my review at the end of January. Feel free to read along, too!
A bird flies by the Vedanta office building in Mumbai August 16, 2010. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui
Indian mining company Vedanta Resources Plc (VED.L) said on Thursday it has extended Chief Executive Tom Albanese's contract by five months until the end of August.
The three-year contract was due to expire on Friday.
Vedanta's executive chairman Anil Agarwal is leading the succession process to identify candidates to replace Albanese, the company said.
Vedanta was hit by the slump in commodities prices. Its revenue fell 16.6 percent last year to 10.7 billion pounds, its lowest in six years, while profit before tax, excluding special items, plunged 79.5 percent.
Vedanta's shares have fallen 12.4 percent since Albanese, the former head of Rio Tinto Plc (RIO.L) (RIO.AX), took the helm in April 2014.
(Reporting by Arathy S Nair in Bengaluru; Editing by Susan Fenton)
'Rogue One' tops box office for third straight weekend
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NEW YORK -- The "Star Wars" spinoff "Rogue One" has led the box office for the third straight week, taking in an estimated $64.3 million over the four-day New Year's weekend.
The success of "Rogue One" has only further cemented a record year for the Walt Disney Co., which ran up more than $2.7 billion in domestic ticket sales in 2016 and accounted for more than 25 percent of the market. "Rogue One" has grossed about $440 million in North America and nearly $800 million globally.
In its second week of release, the animated "Sing," from Universal Pictures, again trailed in second with $56.4 million
Some Oscar contenders are also packing theaters. The Los Angeles musical "La La Land" grossed $12.3 million. And Denzel Washington's August Wilson adaptation, "Fences," made $12.7 million.
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WINNIPEG (AP) — The Winnipeg Hawks appointed controversial Australian opening batsman David Warner as captain of their Global T20 Canada team on Wednesday.
The 31-year-old cricketer replaces the injured West Indian Dwayne Bravo as skipper.
Hawks coach Waqar Younis told the BBC: "He's going to be a good leader. He's a team man. He's up front and he likes to give whatever his knowledge is."
Earlier this year, Warner was banned from international and domestic state cricket for 12 months by Cricket Australia following the ball-tampering row that blew up during the national team's tour of South Africa.
The former Australia vice-captain has made only six runs in three innings for the Hawks, his first competitive action for three months.
Some teams don’t particularly enjoy Interleague play. The Boston Red Sox are not one of those teams.
After Tuesday’s 11-4 shellacking of the Washington Nationals, the Red Sox now have won 17 of their last 19 games against National League opponents. In fact, Boston boasts the majors’ highest all-time winning percentage in Interleague play, with a 233-157 record (.597 winning percentage) against the NL since Interleague play began in 1997.
How have the Red Sox been so successful against the other league? Watch NESN’s Tom Caron, Dennis Eckersley and Steve Lyons break it down in the “Red Sox First Pitch” video above, presented by Men’s Wearhouse.
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Pact with Singapore will plug tax evasion It is heartening that India and Singapore have amended a double-tax avoidance agreement that will allow the Indian tax authorities…
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Drivers cruise along I-25 Thursday, October 8, 2015 near Larkspur. The current two-lane section from Monument to Castle Rock is expected to be expanded.
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CINCINNATI (AP) — Major League Soccer is adding Cincinnati in its latest round of expansion, rewarding a city that set attendance records in three seasons of United Soccer League play and agreed to a stadium deal last month.
The announcement Tuesday brings MLS to a 26-team league.
Cincinnati will join the league next year and play at the University of Cincinnati's football stadium while a 21,000-seat soccer stadium is built in the West End neighborhood. It is to open in 2021.
Nashville got one of the two expansion spots last year. The league held off picking the other team from among Sacramento, Detroit and Cincinnati.
Cincinnati jumped ahead of the other two when the city council approved $34.8 million for infrastructure as part of the stadium construction.
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Sioux Falls Business and Professional Women is presenting a series of classes aimed at helping women live up to their potential in the workplace and in their personal lives. The "Your Best You" series aims at helping women make more confident decisions and be more resilient through change at work.
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Fire crews attended two bin fires in the space of half an hour overnight in Dundee.
Calls to the fire service saw crews scrambled to the west of the city.
One appliance was called to Camperdown Park shortly before midnight, to extinguish a fire in a bin.
Shortly afterwards firefighters were sent to the Charleston area.
A crew was dispatched to Craigowan Road at 12.30am to put out a wheelie bin on fire.
A spokesman for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said both fires were dealt with quickly and that no-one was injured in either incident.
Simone has been diagnosed with a torn left ACL and will miss the 2017 season, Braulio Perez of 12up.com reports.
Simone suffered the injury while attempting to make a tackle on special teams during the Seahawks' preseason opener Sunday against the Chargers. This marks the second torn ACL of his career, as the Arizona State product suffered the same injury during his senior season of college in 2015.
April 24 (Reuters) - London-listed drugmaker Shire Plc and Japan's Takeda Pharmaceutical Co Ltd plan to announce a preliminary deal on Wednesday, after the latter sweetened its $62 billion acquisition offer, people familiar with the matter said.
Shire is also expected to agree to an extension of a Wednesday regulatory deadline that would allow Takeda to carry out more due diligence and firm up its bid, the sources said on Tuesday on condition of anonymity to discuss the confidential negotiations.
Takeda and Shire did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
(Reporting by Ben Martin in London and Carl O'Donnell in New York; Editing by Richard Chang)
A Chinese steel manufacturer, Baosteel, has won the bid to supply steel to the Karachi nuclear power projects, Global Times reported on Monday.
The deal is reported to be as the "first export deal for China-designed, third-generation nuclear power technology".
The news outlet reported that China is now the fourth nation in the world after the United States, France and South Korea to independently export the third-generation nuclear power technology.
Saturday Sports: Super Bowl Time NPR's Scott Simon talks with Howard Bryant of ESPN about what's happening in the world of sports — including Sunday's Super Bowl between the New England Patriots and the Philadelphia Eagles.
After former National Security Adviser Gen. Michael T. Flynn resigned from his post Monday evening, it didn’t take long for a few relentless Republican critics of President Donald Trump use the incident to undermine the administration.
With Fat Tuesday just 18 days away, Mardi Gras season has arrived with gusto as the good times get rolling. Local celebrations include Mardi Gras Texarkana on Saturday, Feb. 25, at Front Street Festival Plaza with parades, beads, vendors and more.
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A 19-year-old woman was rescued from the sea by a member of the public near to the North Pier in Blackpool, said the coastguard.
Two boats from Blackpool RNLI along with coastguard rescue teams from Lytham and Fleetwood were called out after the coastguard received multiple calls reporting the incident at around 2.20am on April 17.
The woman received first aid from coastguard rescue teams until paramedics arrived.
A spokesman for RNLI Blackpool said: "Our volunteers were called out at 2.20am after a person was spotted in the sea near North Pier. Both of our D class lifeboats launched to search the area but the casualty was helped to shore just as they reached the scene."
The woman was taken to hospital by ambulance.
Advocates for legislation to make it easier for child sex abuse victims to seek legal recourse as adults will mark the Wednesday start of a new legislative session with a rally near the state Senate chambers. Gary Greenberg, a child sex abuse victim and upstate investor who created a political action committee to fight for the issue, said the rally will feature former model and sexual abuse victim Nikki DuBose and Senate bill sponsor Brad Hoylman .
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A teenager boy has been charged with attempted murder after a stabbing in Sheffield.
A 24-year-old woman was injured after an altercation on Gibbons Drive, in Gleadless, at around 12.05am on Sunday.
Detectives investigating the stabbing have today charged a 15 year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, with attempted murder.
The youth also faces a charge of possession of an offensive weapon and has been remanded to custody.
A 27-year-old man who was also arrested shortly has been released without charge.
The injured woman remains in a serious but stable condition in hospital.
POMONA — A 54-year-old ex-felon in Pomona was arrested after police received reports of gunshots being fired into the air, police said Sunday.
Police received a call about 7 p.m. Saturday of someone firing shots in the 1200 block of West Fourth Street and obtained a search warrant for the home of Rafael Naranjo, the Pomona Police Department reported.
Naranjo was detained as he was leaving his home and the search warrant turned up a loaded unregistered gun, along with several live ammunition rounds.
Naranjo, who was booked into the Pomona City Jail, was arrested on suspicion of felony illegal possession of a firearm, felony illegal possession of ammunition, illegal possession of a dirk or dagger and possession of an unregistered firearm.
A dirk is defined as a short Scottish dagger.
BRIEF-Sabvest sees HEPS for the year down between 99.8-97.5 percent
* Sees FY headline earnings per share to be between 2 - 25 cents, down 99,8 pct to 97,5 pct Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom: +91 80 6749 1136)
The Mahoning County OVI Task Force and the Ohio State Highway Patrol held a checkpoint in Boardman on St. Patrick's Day.
Authorities say a suspect fled the checkpoint and has not been apprehended. However, Troopers do have the suspect's identity and say that person will be charged with felony drug trafficking.
The checkpoint was on Market Street at Hillman from 10 p.m. until 2 a.m. Troopers say a total of 528 vehicles passed through the checkpoint.
Authorities say three arrests were made Saturday night.
Authorities say there was one arrest for OVI, four summonses for driving under suspension, one citation for child restraint, two summonses for drug abuse, two citations for no operator's license, one arrest on a warrant and one arrest for felony drug trafficking.
Fifteen vehicles from the checkpoint were directed into the diversion area for further investigation.
The City of Joliet will be closing Highland Park Drive from Cass Street (Route 30) to Longwood Drive to all traffic for emergency storm sewer repair work beginning Tuesday, May 29, 2018. The road shall remain closed until further notice. It is anticipated that the repairs may be completed by June 8, 2018. Drivers are advised to seek alternate routes when traveling in the area.
BOSTON — Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski says he is returning for his ninth NFL season.
Gronkowski made the announcement in a post on Instagram Tuesday . Gronkowski said he met with coach Bill Belichick to inform him of his intention to return, adding he’s “been working out, staying in shape and feel great.”
Gronk previously hinted at considering retirement following New England’s Super Bowl loss to the Eagles in February.
He appeared in 14 games during the 2017 season and led the team in receiving with 69 catches for 1,084 yards and eight touchdowns.
Gronkowski was knocked out of last season’s AFC championship game with a concussion, but was able to return in time for the Super Bowl. He missed the Patriots’ 2017 Super Bowl win over Atlanta after undergoing back surgery.
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Liverpool and Arsenal are eyeing moves for Jan Oblak
The Europa League winners are convinced that either Liverpool or Arsenal will come calling with an offer that they cannot refuse.
Oblak is one of the most highly-rated goalkeepers in Europe and has an astonishing clean-sheet record for Atleti.
The Slovenian stopper made 29 shutouts in 49 games last season, conceding just 28 goals along the way.
Liverpool are in the market for a world-class goalkeeper after Loris Karius' catastrophic showing in the Champions League final.
Real Madrid scored twice as a direct result of the German's blunders and boss Jurgen Klopp has reached the end of his patience with him.
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Police say 3 men armed with guns walked into the Sonic at 624 East Kings Highway and demanded money. (Source: KSLA News 12)
Shreveport police are investigating an armed robbery at a fast food restaurant on East Kings Highway.
Police say 3 men armed with guns walked into the Sonic at 624 East Kings Highway and demanded money.
The trio then left on foot behind the business and jumped over a fence which leads into a residential neighborhood.
Police have not released a description on any of the suspects, but they say they have increased patrols in the area.
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SAO PAULO, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Loan-loss provisions at state development bank BNDES are unlikely to increase significantly in coming months unless an unexpected case arises, a sign Brazil's No. 1 source of long-term corporate lending is comfortable with current levels of capital buffer.
Provisions at Rio de Janeiro-based BNDES were for years below the banking system's average, which forced management to raise them as corporate loan defaults soared over the past year, comptroller Vania Borgerth said a conference call on Monday. (Reporting by Guillermo Parra-Bernal; editing by Diane Craft)
Dec 11(Reuters) - Shanghai Conant Macroflag Group Co Ltd
* Says co and intelligent technology unit acquired 11.5 percent stake in a Shanghai-based technology firm (target firm)
* Says co and unit are directly and indirectly holding 62.5 percent stake in target firm
* Previous news was disclosed on Nov. 14
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Maldivian opposition supporters scuffle with security forces officers during a protest demanding the release of political prisoners in Male, Maldives, Friday, Feb. 2, 2018. The exiled former president of the Maldives said Friday that the government must abide by a Supreme Court ruling to free a group of political prisoners, hours after clashes erupted in the Indian Ocean archipelago's capital in the wake of the surprise verdict. Mohamed Sharuhaan AP Photo
YOUNGSTOWN — A city man pleaded guilty today to two counts of sexual battery before he was to go on trial for the rape of two young girls.
Lynn Perry, 63, of East Wood Street faced two counts of rape and two counts of gross sexual imposition for the alleged rapes of two girls who were 6 and 7 years old at the time.
Perry entered an Alford plea in which he does not admit guilt and asserts innocence of a criminal act.
Perry faced life in prison if convicted of either rape charge, which prosecutors reduced to sexual battery.
Prosecutors will recommend 10 years in prison at sentencing.
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Three former southern hemisphere test stars have been increasingly charmed by the Six Nations rugby tournament
Three former southern hemisphere test stars have been increasingly charmed by the Six Nations rugby tournament.
PHUKET: Songkran festivities got underway in Phuket in earnest today with revellers on the island’s premier party street Bangla Rd in Patong joining the locals in Thai New Year water battles.
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Observing from the safe vantage point of the Police Box at the beach end of Bangla Rd this afternoon (April 12) was Patong Mayor Challermsak Kebsup.
Police have cautioned those taking part in the revelry to keep safety in mind and have launched a stern campaign against drink driving.
From all of us here at Class Act Media, including The Phuket News, Khao Phuket, Novosti Phuketa, Phuket news TV and Live 89.5 Radio, have a happy, safe Songkran.
The U.N. human rights chief says North Korea's leadership has cracked down on human rights by further restricting movements and making "horrific" prison conditions more severe amid tensions over its nuclear and missile tests.
Zeid Ra'ad al-Hussein told the Security Council Monday that a chronic lack of food, partly due to resources which are diverted to the military, has made humanitarian aid provided by the U.N. and others "literally a lifeline for some 13 million acutely vulnerable individuals."
He urged the council to assess the human rights impact of sanctions that have slowed aid deliveries and minimize the humanitarian consequences.
Ciudad Victoria, Mexico — Mexican ex-governor Eugenio Hernandez, who is wanted in the United States for laundering drug money, was arrested Friday in his home state of Tamaulipas on corruption charges, prosecutors said.
He joins a list of at least 20 ex-governors accused of corruption in Mexico, scandals that have badly damaged the image of the ruling Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI), from which most of them hailed.
Hernandez governed Tamaulipas, which borders the US state of Texas, from 2005 to 2010 for the PRI.
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He is accused of embezzling public funds and laundering money.
He was indicted in Texas in 2015 along with his brother-in-law for laundering drug money, charges for which he faces up to 20 years in prison in the United States.
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday assessed the progress of various projects in the state, including those funded by the Union Government. While 64 per cent of the projects in the state’s annual plan was completed as on January 31, the progress of Centrally-funded schemes was 72 per cent.
The progress of projects being implemented by the local bodies was 45 per cent as on January 31, 2018. This is an increase of 22 per cent when compared to the same period last year. Since the LDF came to power, the Chief Minister has been assessing the progress of projects once in every three months.
As many as 85 capital investment projects, with an outlay of more than `10 crore, were assessed in the meeting.
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DECATUR -- After WAND posted its story on Eisenhower baseball coach Kevin Hale and his unique approach to his team's 1-25 season despite his failing kidneys, the community rallied to support him. The video was shared hundreds of times and was viewed for more than 8,000 combined minutes on Facebook alone.
The most poignant moment in Hale's final game of the season came after the Panthers' 2-0 loss to crosstown rival MacArthur. The coach addressed his team one final time in a speech that lasted nearly six minutes, which is captured in this WAND video.
Jones completed just two of his nine passes for 50 yards and carried the ball twice for 18 yards in Sunday's preseason loss to the Seahawks.
Jones is expected to compete for the backup job along with incumbent Kellen Clemens and former practice squad member Mike Bercovici, but none of the trio was particularly impressive in a game that quickly got out of hand in the second quarter. Jones worked with the third and fourth string units, showing off his mobility with a pair of scrambles for 18 yards - a figure that would tie RB Andre Williams for the lead.
Woman dies in Arizona after being hit by Uber self-driving car
According to police, the accident in Tempe, Arizona occurred late Sunday or early Monday morning.
SAN FRANCISCO - A woman died from her injuries after being struck by a Uber self-driving vehicle in Arizona, police said on Monday morning, and Bloomberg reported that the ride hailing company had suspended its autonomous vehicle programme across the United States.
The accident in Tempe, Arizona occurred late Sunday or early Monday morning, Tempe police said.
Rep. Ron DeSantis says the shooter asked if the Congressmen on the baseball field were Democrats or Republicans. He also confirms the identity and description that is being put forward.
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I know Madison Beer is famous, just not sure why. Something about Justin Bieber or something. She’s in the 2017 LOVE Advent Calendar in lingerie pretending to work out. It looks like she hasn’t shaved under her arms in a few days. It remains unclear what that symbolism of all those factors combined are supposed to mean.
Doutzen Kroes. She used to be a model then she had kids.
Taylor Hill. She’s a model or something.
Gigi Hadid didn’t shave under her arms as well. This means people can call her “brave”.
Mumbai, May 30 (IANS) The mystery around actress Anushka Sharma's role in "Sanju" was unravelled here as director Rajkumar Hirani revealed that her character as a biographer is modelled on himself and Abhijat Joshi, who have co-written the film.
At the film's trailer launch here on Wednesday, Hirani told the media: "To showcase a biopic like this, you have to compress few parts into one. Similarly, Anushka Sharma's character is derived from myself and Abhijat. She is playing a biographer from London, and she comes to India. Sanjay wants her to write a book on him whereas she doesn't want to.
"We were also skeptical at first whether we should do this character or not. So basically she is us, but not as a filmmaker... (as) a biographer."
The actress sports a messy, curly hair avatar in the movie, which talks about the ups and downs in the life of actor Sanjay Dutt. Ranbir Kapoor plays the central character in the film, which will release on June 29.
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ST PETERSBURG Russian authorities have made safe an explosive device found in a residential building in St Petersburg, the TASS news agency reported on Thursday.
A law enforcement source told Reuters that fire engines had turned up at the building in question and that people living in flats on two stairwells had been evacuated.
The city is still reeling after a bomb ripped through the St Petersburg metro on Monday, killing 14 people.
(Reporting by Polina Nikolskaya; Writing by Alexander Winning; Editing by Andrew Osborn)
April 5 AT&T Inc:
* Says beginning April 6, co to include HBO as part of AT&T Unlimited Plus wireless plan; new and existing customers on plan to get HBO included
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After the Pittsburgh Penguins clinched the Stanley Cup on Sunday night, Las Vegas released the updated odds for the 2018 Stanley Cup. The Dallas Stars are a lot higher on the list than you might expect.
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MC calls it "Promoting the creole cultural music AND the culture." JB calls it "Promoting and supporting the Zydeco Music" They both meant to say all you listeners out there can expect to hear Zydeco music, live musicians, tidbits, community event updates, humor and short serious thoughts. Listeners can also hear conversation about the old times and various cultural activities.
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Laura Dern spotted smooching Baron Davis Reports say the 50-year-old “Big Little Lies” star is hooking up with the 38-year-old All-Star point guard.
Pulse of the NBA player? Derek Fisher 'not my type of guy' Former NBA forward Stephen Jackson weighed in on the feud between Derek Fisher and Matt Barnes, and he is decidedly not on Fisher’s side. “First, I don’t talk to Derek Fisher,” Jackson...
April 25(Reuters) - Shenzhen Hepalink Pharmaceutical Co Ltd
* Says it changes accounting policy based on accounting standards for business enterprises No. 16—government subsidies, which was disclosed by the Ministry of Finance on May 10, 2017, effective June 12, 2017
Source text in Chinese:goo.gl/fMUh5Z
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The High Court has delayed confirming former ADF Chief Jim Molan as the replacement for the Nationals' Deputy Leader, Fiona Nash.
At issue is whether he should serve the six year term conferred on Senator Nash.
But his entry to the Senate is essentially a done deal.
SMU has zeroed in on former Cal and Louisiana Tech head coach Sonny Dykes as the Mustangs continue their search for a new head coach, a source has told SI. A deal with Dykes is expected to be wrapped up as early as Monday, the source said.
The 48-year-old Texan spent the 2017 season at TCU on Gary Patterson’s staff as an offensive analyst. Dykes is 41–45 in seven seasons as a head coach.
The son of Texas Tech’s legendary coach Spike Dykes would replace Chad Morris who left SMU last week to become the new head coach at Arkansas.
Martin Schäfer: a diplomat not immune to change
Germany ’s ambassador to South Africa, Martin Schäfer says South Africa underestimates its place in the world and tends to forget that the world is watching it
Germany ’s ambassador to South Africa, Martin Schäfer, presented his credentials to President Jacob Zuma two weeks ago. He returns to Pretoria in a time of flux in the country and uncertainty in global relations. The former spokesman for the German foreign office says South Africa underestimates its place in the world and tends to forget that the world is watching it
Hartman was the sole New York resident competing on the 9-tournament Elite Series tour that took him to various waterways across the country.
During the 2017 series, Hartman, of Newport, N.Y. in Herkimer County, took home $123,000 in total earnings, finished 13th in the Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year points standings. He missed out on the Rookie of the Year Award by one point.
This weekend past, Hartman, earned an extra $10,000 for his 30th place finish, fishing against the best bass anglers in the country in a tournament that’s described as the “Super Bowl of professional bass fishing.” There were 52 anglers who qualified for this year's competition.
Original Air Date: 5/12/2017. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has declared that prescription drug abuse is a nationwide epidemic. Virginia Herrold of the California Board of Pharmacy and Woodland Doctor Carol Kimball join host Scott Syphax to talk about enforcement of quality of care.
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DES PLAINES, Ill. -- An annual pilgrimage that dates back to the 1980s kicked off in the northwest suburbs on Monday.
Hundreds of faithful Catholics traveled miles to the shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Des Plaines, Ill.
Those who came brought candles, torches and prayers. Many come as a way to say thank you to for the miracles she has given.
The shrine is the most visited in the United States. The largest in the world is the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City.
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The severe weather continues to take its roll on the horse racing schedule.
The National Hunt meeting scheduled for Ayr on Tuesday has been abandoned.
A planned 9am precautionary inspection was brought forward after temperatures fell to as low as minus 7C overnight
The card at Hexham on Wednesday has also been called off, with clerk of the course James Armstrong tweeting: "5th hard frost on the bounce (-3c last night) @HexhamRaces & sadly Racing on Weds has been abandoned due to a frozen track & insufficient time for a decent thaw."
Leicester joined Hexham in abandoning racing on Wednesday, with temperatures of minus 8C recorded overnight.
Does anyone know how to fix network comedies? Everybody knows that the television comedy series is in a sad state. But no one seems to know how to fix it. This fall’s crop of sitcoms has all but...
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The United Nations says nearly half a million civilians have fled Mosul since U.S.-backed Iraqi forces launched a wide-scale military operation last October to retake the city from Islamic State militants.
The U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs said Monday that 493,000 people have been displaced from the city. As many as 500,000 others are in IS-controlled parts of western Mosul, where fighting is still underway.
The U.N. says food, water and medicine stocks are running low in the western half of the city, and that the fighting there is much heavier than it was in eastern Mosul, which the Iraqi government declared "fully liberated" in January.
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran's state TV is reporting that the country's security forces have killed two militants and arrested five others in southeastern Iran.
The TV report Wednesday says Iran's intelligence forces killed two alleged "terrorists" in a shootout around the city of Chabahar in the southeastern province of Sistan and Baliouchestan. It did not elaborate on which militant groups the men allegedly belong to.
According to the report, one intelligence officer was killed and one was injured during the shootout.
Iranian forces on Monday killed four gunmen allegedly linked to the Islamic State group in southern Hormozgan province.
Five IS-linked attackers stormed Iran's parliament and a shrine to revolutionary leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini last Wednesday, killing at least 17 people and injuring more than 50.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 (Reuters) - A Malaysian task force investigating a multi-billion dollar scandal at state fund 1MDB is working with counterparts in neighbouring Singapore to retrieve funds believed to have been misappropriated, it said on Tuesday.
In a statement, the task force said both countries would also work to collect evidence for the inquiry into the fund, 1Malaysia Development Berhad, and trace witnesses in Singapore.
At least six countries, including the United States and Switzerland, are investigating claims that $4.5 billion was siphoned out of the fund founded by former Prime Minister Najib Razak. (Reporting by Rozanna Latiff; Editing by Clarence Fernandez)
BRUSSELS – NATO’s chief says the military alliance would be concerned if reports that Russia has violated a Cold War-era treaty by deploying a cruise missile prove true.
U.S. intelligence agencies have assessed that the missile became operational late last year, possibly violating the 1987 Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty on the development and testing of cruise missiles.
READ MORE: Russia deploys cruise missile, violates Cold War-era treaty
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said Wednesday that “compliance with arms control agreements is of great importance and especially when it comes to treaties covering nuclear weapons.”
READ MORE: Donald Trump’s national security adviser Michael Flynn quits post
He said that “any non-compliance of Russia with the INF Treaty would be a serious concern for the alliance.”
His remarks in Brussels came before chairing the first meeting of NATO defence ministers with U.S. Defence Secretary Jim Mattis.
Two Pittsburg State University associate professors have been placed on paid leave amid an investigation into the illegal recording of a nude or partially clothed person.
The Pittsburg Morning Sun reports that police say the two suspects were arrested last week and released on bond. One is suspected of felony breach of privacy, and the other of misdemeanor stalking.
Police said in a news release that a warrant says the victim was identifiable in a video, which was disseminated.
Provost Lynette Olson said in a news release that the university takes the allegations “very seriously” and is working with law enforcement. Olson says the two associate professors have been placed on paid leave pending the outcome of an investigation.
We're just a couple months away from the debut of Joshua Harmon's world premiere play Skintight, featuring Tony winner Idina Menzel in her first stage appearance since her Tony-nommed turn in If/Then. Skintight centers on Jodi (Menzel), who is reeling from her ex-husband’s engagement to a much younger woman. She turns to her famous fashion-designer dad for support. Instead, she finds him wrapped up in his West Village townhouse with 20-year-old Trey. Trey may or may not be gay, but he is probably an adult-film star. At least according to Jodi's gay son, who's also 20. Skintight examines youth, beauty, sex and a superficial culture that persists in teaching its children that all that matters is what’s on the inside. The show has released a sneak peek at production art, featuring beloved stage star Menzel front and center. Don't miss your chance to see Skintight, kicking off performances on May 31 at the Laura Pels Theatre.
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A man has been rescued from the Sturt River’s stormwater drain after falling several metres to the bottom.
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Keeping up on important appliance maintenance can help to prevent future emergency repair fees.
Water heaters need an annual cleaning, and flushing out built up calcium and lime can prevent cracks.
It's important to clear outside dryer vents, not only because it helps dryers operate more efficiently but because cleaning out the vent can reduce the possibility of a house fire.
Aside from regular vacuuming, deep cleaning carpets will keep them looking good for up to a decade.
For more information on seasonal maintenance visit "Angie's List Homeowner's Guide".
April 12 Wolong Real Estate Group Co Ltd :
* Says it will pay cash dividend of 0.05 yuan(before tax)/share for 2016 to shareholders of record on April 17
* The company's shares will be traded ex-right and ex-dividend on April 18 and the dividend will be paid on April 18
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Eye safety is of the utmost importance when observing a solar eclipse, and Amazon says it taking steps to ensure its customers aren't stuck with faulty eclipse glasses.The retailer told CNN it had begun to issue refunds to customers who purchased glasses that "may not comply with industry standards."In recent days, reports had begun to circulate online indicating that some companies were selling glasses that would not provide adequate protection during an eclipse.Properly designed glasses will prevent permanent eye damage from the sun's rays. If you are still looking to pick up a pair of eclipse glasses, the American Astronomical Society has compiled a list of "reputable vendors" of eclipse glasses.
FORMER New Lakeside Holdings chief financial officer Oh Gim Teck has been fined S$80,000 and banned from holding any company directorship for three years for his role in the company's breach of the Singapore Exchange's (SGX) disclosure rules.
Oh pleaded guilty to one charge under the Securities and Futures Act on Thursday before District Judge Jasvender Kaur.
Oh was New Lakeside's acting CFO from October 2004 to February 2007, and appointed CFO from February 2007 to June 2010. He resigned on June 15, 2010.
The deputy public prosecutor handling the case is Hon Yi. Oh was defended by Melvin Lum and Russell Pereira of Wong Partnership.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - INDUS HOLDING AG:
* CONTINUES TO GROW STRONGLY IN H1 2017 AND CONFIRMS FORECAST
* ‍SALES REVENUES OF INDUS HOLDING AG ROSE BY EUR 88.6 MILLION TO EUR 803.5 MILLION IN FIRST HALF OF 2017, UP 12.4% ON PRIOR YEAR PERIOD​
* ‍SECOND-QUARTER DROPPED TO EUR 38.0 MILLION, WHICH WAS SLIGHTLY BELOW PREVIOUS YEAR'S EUR 38.8 MILLION​
* ‍H1 EARNINGS AFTER TAXES ROSE BY 5.4% FROM EUR 37.0 MILLION IN H1 2016 TO EUR 39.0 MILLION​
* ‍PROJECTS A STRONG PERFORMANCE FOR INDUS GROUP ALSO FOR 2018​
* ‍HAS CONFIRMED ITS FORECAST AFTER Q2 OF 2017​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
March 29 Euronext:
* 1,710,669 new ordinary shares issued by Archos SA to be listed on Euronext paris as of March 31, following conversion of non listed convertible bonds
* 218,000 new ordinary shares issued by Archos SA to be listed on Euronext Paris as of March 31 in free allocation Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
The 9-1-1 system can now be used via text messages in central Texas.
This week, the Capital Area Council of Governments says the 9-1-1 texting system is deployed.
The CAPCOG statement says cellular service providers Verizon, AT&T, Sprint and T-Mobile all have activated the system.
CAPCOG’s Emergency Communications Director Gregg Obuch says there are a few limitations with the system so the rule of thumb to keep in mind is, “Call if you can, text if you can’t.”
The Cleveland Cavaliers will be without George Hill against the Indiana Pacers on Sunday.
Cavaliers point guard George Hill will not play in Sunday's game four of Cleveland's first-round series against the Indiana Pacers, coach Tyronn Lue announced before the game.
Hill was originally listed as questionable after having an MRI on his back on Saturday.
Results have not been released, but the team say Hill is suffering from back spasms, per Cleveland.com.
Hill was initially injured in game one of the series, but he played 20 minutes in game two, scoring six points. He put up 13 points in game three and was on the court for 23 minutes before exiting the game.
Jose Calderon will start in Hill's place as the Cavaliers look to turn around the series, which they trail 2-1.
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CLEVELAND— Before the Yankees’ Wild Card Game victory, GM Brian Cashman went on record calling 2017 a success playoff run or not because a club loaded with younger ballplayers developed into a 91-win postseason club.
His boss, the son of The Boss, disagrees.
Watching all season, Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner believed his club was capable of more than just getting to the playoffs, so getting there and losing right away wasn’t good enough in his mind.
Before the Yankees and Cleveland Indians began their Division Series on Thursday night, Steinbrenner talked that and a lot more in a 19-minute ESPN Radio interview on the Michael Kay Show.
DES MOINES, Iowa – A rate hike has been approved for Alliant Energy…but for less than the company wanted.
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Alliant filed a request in April 2017 with the Iowa Utilities Board for an 11.6 percent, or $176 million, increase in electric rates. The Board says it held eight public customer comment meetings throughout Alliant’s service territory in Iowa and conducted an evidentiary hearing in Des Moines in October 2017.
On Friday, the Board approved a 7.8 percent, or $130 million, electric rate increase.
“We will continue to help our customers by advancing clean energy and strengthening the energy grid,” said Doug Kopp, president of Alliant Energy’s Iowa energy company. “We are reviewing the Board’s decision.”
Alliant has 20 days to review the Board’s ruling and ask for a reconsideration or rehearing. The Board’s decision will not become final until that process is complete.
Greece, NY: On April 16, 2017. She is survived by her husband, Edward H.; 5 children, Christine Hawley, Charles Randolph, Edward Randolph, Jr., Cheryl (Jeffrey) Baxendale, Patrick (Lisa) Randolph; 3 grandchildren, Catherine, Crystal (Mike), Taylor (Colin); 3 great-grandchildren, Liam, Maggie & Aiden and many more extended grandchildren; beloved best friend, Carm.
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If you are a bottom-heavy, with lesser weight on your upper body, then you probably have a pear-shaped body structure. The trick is to balance your curves with a blouse that has detailing as well as volume. Go for a low-waist lehenga to show off your slim waist, or draping your bridal sari just below your navel would work just as fine. Avoid wearing a lehenga with too much volume as it will make you look disproportionate. Also, make sure that you keep tube tops or fishtail gowns at bay, for they will highlight just your bottom.
How Putin plans to keep Russia behind him
After his expected election victory, Russian president Vladimir Putin will aim to keep the country behind him by focusing not on the economy but on an aggressive foreign policy..
Carolina Panthers linebacker Shaq Thompson wore these cleats against the New England Patriots on Sunday in response to the ongoing protests during the national anthem over the mistreatment of people of color and police brutality. Ryan Bare
SGS announces results of Extraordinary General meeting (TASI) Date: 14 Feb 2017 Saudi Ground Services Co. announced results of Extraordinary General meeting held on February 13, 2017. Shareholders approved to amend the Company Statute to conform to the new Corporate Law. Shareholders also approved the distribution of SAR 1.30 cash dividends per share for Second Half of 2016 over registered shareholders as of end of trade of day of holding General meeting.
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SEOUL, April 3 The South Korean won ended higher on Monday with sentiment lifted by news of strong exports in March and on the dollar's continuing weakness.
The won was quoted at 1,115.3 to the dollar at the conclusion of onshore trade, up 0.28 percent versus Friday's close of 1,118.4.
It was the strongest closing level since 1,114.2 per dollar seen on March 29.
South Korea's trade data for March published at the weekend showed shipments rose for a fifth straight month, while imports surged at the fastest pace in more than five years.
The Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) closed up 0.34 percent at 2,167.51 points, supported by tech heavyweights Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics , up 0.58 percent and 1.18 percent each.
Offshore investors ended two straight net buying sessions and sold a net 21.87 billion won ($19.62 million) worth of KOSPI shares for the day. ($1 = 1,114.4800 won) (Reporting by Cynthia Kim; Editing by Eric Meijer)
2 Correctional Officers Attacked In Eastern Iowa Jail
BURLINGTON, Iowa (AP) – Authorities say two eastern Iowa correctional officers were sent to the hospital with injuries after they were attacked by inmates at the Des Moines County Correctional Center.
The Des Moines County sheriff’s office says authorities were called to the jail shortly after 4 p.m. Sunday on a report that a correctional officer was pinned down in a maximum security area for male inmates.
Authorities say the unidentified correctional officer was attacked by three inmates and was later pulled out of the cell by another staff member. The officer was admitted to a local hospital with unspecified injuries.
Authorities say a second correctional officer was also taken to the hospital for injuries sustained in the attack. The entire jail remains on lockdown.
BALTIMORE (AP) — The AL East matchup between the Tampa Bay Rays and Baltimore Orioles has been postponed by rain.
Bad weather was expected deep into Tuesday night, so the game was called two hours before the scheduled first pitch.
The game will be made up as part of single-admission doubleheader on May 12.
It's the 27th major league game to be postponed this season, the most related to weather through April since the commissioner's office started keeping records in 1986.
The postponement comes at a good time for the Orioles, who are hampered by injuries and have lost nine of 10 games to fall 11 games under .500 (6-17).
Baltimore's projected starting lineup did not include infielder Tim Beckham, who's been bothered by a groin injury and is expected to land on the 10-day disabled list.
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Incumbent Merced County District Attorney Larry Morse II speaks during a forum Tuesday, May 29, 2018, at Tenaya Middle School. Thaddeus Miller tmiller@mercedsunstar.com
A man was shot to death in the 1200 block of Goodfellow Monday (Credit: KMOV)
ST. LOUIS (KMOV.com) – A man was found dead inside a vehicle in St. Louis’ West End neighborhood Monday morning.
Police were called to the 1200 block of Goodfellow Boulevard around 10:30 a.m. When officers arrived, they found the man shot inside a vehicle. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Homicide detectives were called to investigate.
No other details have been released.
The investigation is ongoing.
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The owner of Ottaway Amusements helps deputies track down a grab and run ticket thief.
The Saline County Sheriff’s Office reports that Danny Ottaway saw a man reach into a booth at the Tri-Rivers Fair on Friday night around 10:20 and run away with a roll of tickets worth $3,000 in carnival rides.
The foot chase ended after 20-year-old Angel Garcia allegedly knocked down a woman and her 4-year-old daughter who were exiting the rodeo grounds.
Garcia is now facing charges that include theft, 2 counts of battery and obstruction.
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I can’t WAIT! PINK is going out for her Spring Tour in 2018 called Beautiful Trama! It’s to support her new album Beautiful Trama which comes out next week!! The 40- date North American arena tour will kick off March 1st in Phoenix and continue through the beginning of June.
Ariana Grande will feature as an avatar in a Final Fantasy game.
It'll be used in the free mobile release of Final Fantasy: Brave Exvius and it's "the cutest" character she's ever seen.
Posting on Instagram she wrote: "I'm so excited and in love with it i cannot contain myself."
More than 8m gamers have played Brave Exvius worldwide since it was first released in Japan in 2015 on Android and iOS.
The look appears to be based on the cover of her latest album and the music video for Dangerous Woman.
If she is playing herself, it will be the first time a character in the game has existed in a world other than in Final Fantasy.
Final Fantasy is one of the most well-known gaming series' of all time.
It began in 1987 and has had many adaptations released as well as films, books and soundtracks.
Recently, the man behind the new Final Fantasy instalment explained to Newsbeat the latest offering had undergone a "radical change".
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China’s Commerce Ministry issued a ban effective from Tuesday on several imports from North Korea, including coal, iron ore, lead concentrates and ore, lead and seafood, a move that is in line with U.N. sanctions announced this month.
Beijing issued the banning order on Monday.
U.N. sanctions must be implemented 30 days after the resolution was approved in a vote on Aug. 6.
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They will smash large numbers of home runs and will finish around the top in runs scored. In 2017 though, the Houston Astros could be the best offensive club in baseball.
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A man killed in a road accident near Ammanford last week has been named.
South Wales Police has confirmed that Christopher Sudlow, aged 63, from Northamptonshire, died in the incident, which occurred on Thursday, April 13 at around 8.30am, on the road between Ammanford and Clydach.
The incident involved one car and Mr Sudlow was pronounced dead at the scene.
A woman living close to the site of the crash, who asked not to be named, said: “It is obviously tragic whenever anybody dies not least in a car accident.
“The road can be very dangerous and its upkeep is awful.
“There are potholes all along the way and its no surprise that something like this has happened.”
Anyone with information should contact South Wales Police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 quoting occurrence 1700139470.
The plans for the “Exit Park” can be reviewed here . Groundbreaking is scheduled to take place within the next couple of months and project due for completion by the end of the year.
Clutter triggers me in the worst way — toys scattered across the living room rug, clothes piled on the bedroom floor, papers hogging precious table surfaces, the junk drawer you can barely close — all of it feels like a giant roadblock to relaxation for me. My husband does not have this relationship with clutter. He can block it out for the most part, file it in the "to attend to at some point" mental folder, and relax right around it.
For a while, the two of us wrestled with our differences, but when we became parents, our adorable toddler's clutter transformed a snowballing issue into a full-on avalanche that demanded a compromise. The resolve ended up being pretty straightforward: set up a system that simplifies the entire process and is easy enough to actually maintain. Is our home perfect? Of course not, but we feel good in it. After sifting through my fair share of podcasts and books on the subject and enduring our own trial and error, these six tips have made the biggest difference for us.
OROVILLE, Calif. (AP)  Officials have reopened the damaged spillway at Oroville Dam as more rain moved across Northern California.
The state said Monday that inflows to the lake are running at 28,224 cubic feet per second while outflows down the spillway are running at 35,000 cubic feet per second.
Using the spillway was necessary because enough water can't be released through the powerhouse underneath the dam to keep up with the inflow.
The National Weather Service expects scattered showers through Thursday in the area.
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In February, authorities ordered the evacuation of 188,000 people downstream after surging releases of water tore away chunks of the main spillway and then the secondary emergency spillway eroded. Residents were allowed to return home later that week. Authorities said the dam itself suffered no damage.
Phoenix mayor steps down to run for Congress
PHOENIX (AP) — The mayor of Phoenix has resigned from office to run for U.S. Congress.
Greg Stanton officially stepped down at noon Tuesday, triggering a months' long process for filling his vacated seat.
City officials say Vice Mayor Thelda Williams is serving as interim mayor until the City Council appoints a mayor pro tempore during a special meeting scheduled for June 11. That person will hold the seat until a special election in November.
A Democrat, Stanton entered the office in 2012 after served nine years on the City Council.
Stanton announced his plans in October to run for the House seat held by Democratic Rep. Kyrsten Sinema, who is seeking to fill Sen. Jeff Flake's seat.
Thanks to a new set of lab techniques, scientists are learning to edit genes, cutting and pasting to remove unwanted mutations or add desirable traits. But can does not necessarily equal should—even though many labs are already doing it in animals and early-stage clinical trials on diseases like cancer and blindness.So last year the National Academy of Sciences convened a group of researchers, ethicists, and legal scholars to figure out where the two conditions overlap—to understand the ethics of, and come up with guidelines for, methods like Crispr-Cas9 that can change people’s genetic make-up.
A one-car crash on Missouri-135 north of Ehlers Road, in Morgan County, sends a 60-year-old from Stover to the emergency room. The highway patrol report indicates that Dietrick Warnke fell asleep sending his car off the roadway before striking a field entrance, becoming airborn and then rolling onto its top. Warnke was wearing a seat belt at the time and escaped with moderate injuries. He was taken by ambulance to a hospital in Sedalia.
AUSTIN, Texas (AP)  Austin, Texas, police chief says "trip wire" used on latest bomb, area is safe after sweep by law enforcement.
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DOVER, Del.- A Dover man was arrested on weapons charges after waving what appeared to be a firearm at a group of people Tuesday night.
It happened around 8:40 p.m. near S. Bradford and Loockerman streets.
According to witnesses, Dareus Anderson, 30, had been arguing with people in the area and motioned toward his waistband while making threats about a gun.
Officers found Anderson and discovered that he had a BB gun tucked into his waistband. A further search revealed a 7 inch butcher knife in his backpack, police said.
Anderson was taken into custody without incident and charged with carrying a concealed deadly weapon, possession of a deadly weapon by a person prohibited and disorderly conduct. He has not been arraigned and was hospitalized shortly after arrest for an unrelated issue, police said.
SAN DIEGO (AP) — For the second straight year, twins in San Diego are getting attention because, though born just minutes apart, one has a birthday in 2016 and one in 2017.
KFMB-TV reports the twin girls were born at Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns.
One girl arrived at 11:56 p.m. on Dec. 31, and the other came on Jan. 1, 2017 at midnight.
The family was not available for comment.
Last year, a baby girl and boy arrived one minute before and two minutes after the New Year at San Diego Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center.
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May 31 (Reuters) - Former Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard has been appointed as manager of Championship side Derby County, with the second-tier side announcing the 39-year-old had agreed to a three-year deal on Thursday.
Lampard, who was capped 106 times by England between 1999 and 2014, won three Premier League titles, four FA Cups and one Champions League with Chelsea and will be taking his first steps into senior management.
"I've always wanted to manage a club with a big tradition and history like Derby County, so this is a huge opportunity," Lampard told the club's website https://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/2018/05/frank-lampard-joins-the-rams-as-new-manager.
"We want to build on the club's top-six finish in the Championship last season, while at the same time bringing through some of the excellent youth and academy talent we have at Pride Park." (Reporting by Shrivathsa Sridhar in Bengaluru; Editing by John O'Brien)
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Today's stories: 24 Airmen earned the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge at Fort Campbell, KY. Also, a new terminal at Hurlburt Field, FL becomes the first Special Operations Logistics Readiness Squadron to become a Space-Available support base.
A Kerry County Councillor says a lack of consultation in relation to a plan to develop 38 social housing units in a Listowel estate is a bone of contention.
The local authority recently got approval for funding from the Department of Housing for the units in Cahirdown Wood Estate where there are 80 houses.
Discussions are continuing with the developer of the estate but no formal agreement has yet been reached.
There are currently 347 applicants on the social housing waiting list in Listowel.
Fine Gael Cllr Mike Kennelly says any social housing units are welcomed but this is a significant amount of social housing going into a private estate.
He has sought clarity from the Department of Housing in relation to the national policy on housing mix:
March 19 (Reuters) - Empire Resorts Inc:
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York City Police are investigating a shooting that left a bystander injured. Officers say a 20-year old man was walking along the 600-block of East Philadelphia Street Tuesday night when he heard several gunshots and realized he had been hit in the arm. The victim also suffered a shrapnel wound to the chest. He was taken by private vehicle to a hospital for treatment. Police say the victim was listed in stable condition.
× Abandoned Scottsboro home catches fire, crews investigating cause of flames
SCOTTSBORO, Ala. – Investigators are looking into the cause of an early morning house fire in Scottsboro.
Around 12:30 Monday morning, firefighters were called to a home at the corner of Tupelo Pike and East Maple Avenue. When they arrived, flames could be seen coming from the home.
It took crews about an hour to put out the fire.
Firefighters say the home has been abandoned for years.
Tupelo Pike and East Maple Avenue were blocked off while crews were on the scene. Those streets have been reopened.
Firefighters battled a midnight fire in unoccupied, vacant residence. Origin under investigation, no injuries. pic.twitter.com/XxKWeH8Obg — Scottsboro Fire (@ScottsboroFire) December 11, 2017
CLINTON -- Chris Ridgeway has always dreamed of being a head coach.
That dream became a reality earlier this week when he was named the new leader of Clinton football.
Ridgeway steps into the WAND spotlight and opens up about his football philosophy, and his experience as a longtime assistant - click the video above to watch!
Pfizer denies over-charging for cancer drugs in South Africa
June 14 U.S. drugmaker Pfizer has denied allegations it over-charged for cancer medicines in South Africa following an investigation launched on Tuesday into three drug companies by the country's competition watchdog.
Robert Goff of Southwick won the new Mass. State Lottery “100X” game and is the second $4,000,000 winner.
He chose to receive his earnings in 20 annual payments of $200,000 and plans to use part of his winnings to buy a car, house, and motorcycle.
The winning ticket was bought at the Pride Station & Store on 6 Westfield Street in Feeding Hills.
The store will receive a $40,000 bonus for the sale.
Springfield resident Steven Turgeon won the new “200X” $30 instant game and is the thirteenth $1 million prize winner.
Turgeon chose to receive his winnings in a one-time payment.
His winning ticket was bought at Sot and Shop on 1600 Boston Road in Springfield.
The store will receive a $10,000 bonus for its sale.
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TRENTON, N.J. (AP) - New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has the worst approval rating for any governor in states surveyed by one pollster in more than 20 years.
A Quinnipiac University poll published Wednesday shows that 15 percent of voters approve of the Republican's job performance. Eighty-one percent disapprove.
The university says it's the worst gubernatorial approval rating surveyed by the poll in more than two decades. Christie's approval fell three points from 18 percent in the poll's May survey.
The survey also showed that Democrat Phil Murphy is leading Republican Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno 55 percent to 26 percent in a head-to-head matchup ahead of November's election to succeed the term-limited Christie.
The poll surveyed 1,103 voters and has a margin of error of plus or minus 3.8 points.
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This story has been corrected to show that the historic low is among states polled by Quinnipiac University, not all polls.
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) – Buies Creek rallied for three runs in the fifth inning to defeat the Pelicans 4-2 on Monday night at TicketReturn.com field. Thomas Hatch took the loss for the Pelicans. He pitched 4.2 innings and gave up 4 earned runs.
Trent Giambrone hit a home run in the bottom of the 3rd inning to break a 1-1 tie. The homer was his first of the season.
The Pelicans and Astros play again tomorrow night. First pitch is at 7:05 p.m.
Collins had his nose broken during Tuesday's practice, keeping him out of contact work Wednesday, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports. However, Collins intends to play during Saturday's summer league tilt agains the Jazz.
Collins, the 10th overall pick during the 2017 NBA Draft, won't miss the opportunity to showcase the work he put in during the offseason. He appeared in 66 games last season, averaging 4.4 points and 3.3 rebounds across 15.8 minutes.
Snap plunged 5 percent to session lows on Thursday after Rihanna told her 60.9 million Instagram followers to delete the app.
Turkey Holds Naval Drill Off Cyprus in Heated Response to Israeli Commando Exercise on Its Doorstep
Haaretz previously reported that Israel's drill, its largest-ever commando exercise, caused friction with Turkey in the latest chapter of tensions caused by the search for natural gas in the sea off Cyprus's coast
Major business and economic events scheduled for Wednesday:
Boeing Co. reports quarterly financial results before the market open.
Twitter Inc. reports quarterly financial results before the market open.
Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. reports quarterly financial results after the market close.
Facebook Inc. reports quarterly financial results after the market close.
Ford Motor Co. reports quarterly financial results after the market close.
Visa Inc. reports quarterly financial results after the market close.
The South African Transport and Allied Workers Union (Satawu) has confirmed that parties will re-enter talks facilitated by the Department of Labour, on Tuesday.
This as the nationwide bus strike continues for a seventh day, with no end in sight for commuters.
Unions representing bus drivers, including Satawu and Numsa, currently want a 9,5% salary increase for the first year, while employers are offering 8.5 percent.
Numsa’s Themba Dyantyi says it’s a pity that the ongoing bus strike may be hurting commuters, but they’re doing what they have to.
Dyantyi says, “This year, we have taken a resolution that we are going back, we want to resolve these issues. The salaries in this industry and in fact all conditions are still structured in a manner in which they were during the apartheid era, so we feel that in our democracy we must have a change.
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OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - An Oklahoma prosecutor is reviewing the case of a woman who police say killed her husband after he was given probation on a domestic violence charge.
Christina Maria Mason told Oklahoma City police she fatally shot her husband when he attacked her with a knife Nov. 29, two days after being sentenced. Oklahoma County District Attorney David Prater says Mason refused to testify against her husband. The case highlights a common struggle for authorities: how to stop abusers when victims won't testify.
Prater said many victims recant their initial statements or fail to show up in court.
The director of the Oklahoma Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault said many victims are afraid their testimony will mean being hurt again, so they are scared.
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From M. Night Shyamalan (“The Sixth Sense,” “The Visit”) and based on Blake Crouch's international best-selling series of books, hit psychological thriller WAYWARD PINES premiered in 2015 and was renewed for a second season that aired in 2016.
The suspenseful drama had imagined the perfect American town, beautiful homes, manicured lawns, children playing safely in the streets... but no one was able to leave. They had no communication with the outside world.
WAYWARD PINES was a production of FX Productions. The series was developed for television by Chad Hodge (“The Playboy Club,” “Runaway”) and executive-produced by Donald De Line (“Green Lantern,” “The Italian Job”), Ashwin Rajan (“After Earth,” “Devil”), Hodge and Shyamalan. Hodge wrote and Shyamalan directed the premiere episode.
Century Arms Concealed AK-47 Defect, Gun Owners Say
Law360, Miami (February 2, 2018, 8:25 PM EST) -- Owners of Century International Arms Corp.'s AK-style assault rifles asked a Florida federal judge Friday to certify their class suit alleging the gun maker knew about a design defect that makes the weapons fire unexpectedly but failed to take action.
The plaintiffs in the suit, all owners of Century's AK-47 rifle, said they should be certified as a class because their claims against the company are all the same: that Century knew about a faulty safety selector on its guns but failed to do anything about...
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The NFL free agency period starts Monday: Here are five players the Giants could make pursue: Andrew Norwell, G, Panthers Quite the ascension for an undrafted guy from Ohio State,...
Immigrant Rights Advocates Say The 'Muslim Ban' Is Already Happening As the Supreme Court weighs the legality of the President's travel ban, immigrant rights advocates say the administration has already achieved the 'Muslim ban' Trump talked about during the campaign. Muslim immigration to the U.S. is down sharply in the past year.
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Belgian prime minister says slayings of 2 officers, bystander will involve "an investigation for terrorism" to start
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A veteran OPP officer had care or control of a vehicle while having more than the legal limit of alcohol in his system, police say.
The officer, a 53-year-old man who has been with the organization for 20 years, was arrested following a Friday night collision north of Wiarton.
Bruce Peninsula OPP say the officer was off-duty at the time and nobody was hurt in the single-vehicle collision.
The officer has been charged with two offence relating to being impaired while having care or control of a vehicle.
Born in Sydney, Lindsay Foyle has been involved in the media since he left school near the end of 1960 and has been drawing cartoons professionally since 1975. He was deputy editor of The Bulletin in the 1980s and worked on The Australian from 1996 to 2009 as a journalist and cartoonist. He is currently working as a freelance cartoonist while writing books on Australian cartooning. He is a past president the Australian Cartoonists’ Association and has been active in the Media and Entertainment Arts Alliance for over four decades.
Las Vegas Metro police said they are searching for an armed man who robbed a store clerk in December.
On Dec. 12, 2017, police said the man entered a business in the 2500 block of North Pecos Road, near Carey Avenue. He stood in line with a weapon out but against his side. The suspect approached the clerk, paid for merchandise, then as the clerk opened the register the suspect demanded money and pulled out the weapon. The clerk complied and the suspect left the business with an undisclosed amount of money.
Police described the suspect as a white male adult or Hispanic male adult, standing between 5'4" tall and 5'6" tall, with a thin build. He was last seen wearing a hat, black sunglasses, black Puma hoodie, blue jeans, black Van shoes with white shoelaces and soles.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Metro's Commercial Robbery Section at 702-828-3591. To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555.
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LONDON, March 28 Live coverage of European markets now available on cpurl://apps.cp./cms/?pageId=livemarkets
Summary:
**European stock futures open higher
**Major Tesco shareholders oppose $4.7 bln Booker takeover
**Credit Suisse to decide 'as soon as possible' on capital raising
**Airport retailer Dufry seen gaining on report of stake sale
**Tourists return to Egypt, Turkey - Thomas Cook (Reporting by Helen Reid)
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The widow of football legend John Charles has said her husband would have carried on playing even if he had been told it would have made him ill.
Wales, Leeds and Juventus star Charles died in 2004, aged 72, of cancer complications.
Speaking for the first time about his struggles with dementia his widow Glenda said nothing would have stopped him playing.
"He'd have done it anyway. He just lived for football," she said.
She spoke out as a leading Welsh psychiatrist, from Charles's home city Swansea, claimed a possible link between dementia and football is being "swept under the carpet" by the game's authorities.
The Football Association (FA) has said studies so far are "inconclusive" but it wants to understand potential risks.
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March 28 Mediatel SA:
* Company and its unit, HAWE Telekom, sign letter of intent (LoI) with Huawei Polska about potential cooperation in technology, financial, commercial field
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* Parties of the agreement also plan to jointly implement projects within tenders e.g. in the field of telecommunication infrastructure development Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
In a career that spanned 14 seasons with nine different teams, including a previous two-year stint with Golden State, Barnes never really had one true home. But thanks to what some may call a "lucky break," he was finally able to finish what he started back in 2007.
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Merry Acres on the 1500 Dawson Road is working to get one of its rooms back in order.
Albany Fire Department responded to a call shortly after 10:40 Monday morning.
Kelly Harcrow, Albany Fire Department Fire Chief, said the owners were doing a routine maintenance check on the heating units in unoccupied rooms.
After leaving room 189 to check other rooms, the owners then noticed the blaze coming from that room's heating unit.
AFD said thankfully no one was injured and the damages are confined to that room.
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SYLACAUGA, Ala. (WCBI)- A missing child alert is cancelled late Monday night in Sylacauga, Alabama.
Police say 5-year-old Malachi Silva Quintanilla was last seen at his home Monday at 3:45 pm in Sylacauga.
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The child was found safe and the alert was cancelled shortly before midnight.
HERMITAGE, Pa. (WYTV) – Jump-started by a trick-play, Hickory defeated Sharpsville 30-14 on Friday.
The Hornets executed the flea flicker play, with Hayden Gallagher hitting Darren Mitchell for a 68-yard TD pass and 7-0 lead.
Bobby Besser scored on a 1-yard TD run for Sharpsville to tie the game.
Hickory regained the lead 10-7 in the second quarter on Jacob Scarton’s 34-yard field goal.
With Hickory leading 16-7, Besser’s 4-yard TD run cut it to 16-14.
But Nate Marchand answered with a 72-yard kickoff return TD to make it 23-14.
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In this week’s ‘Health Hack’ Jane Monzures is checking out some great ideas to help you cut down on the amount of added sugar in your diet.
MEXICO CITY—Three Mexican film students kidnapped more than a month ago were killed by a drug gang that then dissolved their bodies in acid, according to officials, the latest incident of the grotesque gang violence rocking the country.
Prosecutors in the western state of Jalisco, home of the powerful New Generation Jalisco Cartel, said gang members mistook the three students for members of a rival cartel.
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich--- The OK White leading Forest Hills Central Rangers got a night off of conference play and made the short trip to East Grand Rapids to take on the 9-3 Pioneers. Forest Hills Central came away the 54-45 crossover win.
HALIFAX — The developers of Canada's only commercial spaceport are hoping Nova Scotia's eastern shore will eventually be the site of as many as a dozen rocket launches annually.
Proponents of the project gathered in a Halifax boardroom this morning to plan the next steps, which will rely first on the province approving an environmental assessment plan.
Stephen Matier, president of Maritime Launch Services Ltd., said the goal is to break ground by mid-May, and to begin launching satellites from the $200-million project near Canso in 2020.
The consortium of three American firms is working with the Ukrainian-based Yuzhnoye Design to create the launch complex at the site in Guysborough County.
NEW DELHI: Alleging humiliation, senior advocate Rajeev Dhavan wrote to Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra that henceforth he will not practice in the court, days after the CJI took exception to the conduct of some senior lawyers.
Chief Justice Misra had last week voiced strong objection to the conduct of certain Senior Counsel raising their voices during hearing at the conclusion of Delhi government’s plea and also the Ayodhya matter.
In the brief letter that was delivered to the office of the Chief Justice on Monday, Dhavan said: “After the humiliating end in the Delhi case, I have decided to give up court practice.”
Dhavan in his letter also told the Chief Justice: “You are entitled to take back the Senior Gown conferred on me, though I would like to keep it for memory and service rendered.”
A TEENAGE boy has died after drowning in lake amid a 30C+ heatwave gripping the UK.
The 16-year-old was rushed to hospital today after “getting into difficulty” in Colwick Park lake in Nottingham. Emergency services had been scrambled to reports the boy was drowning at around 3pm. He had gone underwater but did not resurface, sparking a major search operation.
SWNS TRAGIC: The boy was found an hour after reportedly drowning in the lake
SWNS MAJOR OPERATION: Diving teams were scrambled to find the boy in the lake
An underwater dive team, fire, ambulance and helicopter crews desperately searched for an hour before finding him. The boy was rushed to the Queen's Medical Centre, but police have announced he was sadly pronounced dead just after 4pm. A spokesman for East Midlands Ambulance Service said earlier: “We received a call at 2.08pm to an incident at Colwick Park, Nottingham.
SWNS DANGEROUS CONDITIONS: The incident came amid a 30C heatwave gripping the UK
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, NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 4 – Nine people were burnt to death on Wednesday morning when a bus burst into flames following a head-on collision with a truck in Emali.
The accident occurred shortly after 1 am at Civicon area on the Nairobi-Mombassa Highway, leaving 20 other passengers with serious injuries, according to police.
The Kenya Red Cross society said the injured passengers are admitted to Sultan Hamud and Kilome hospitals.
Police said the bus was overtaking when it collided with the truck that was headed to Nairobi from Mombasa.
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Courtesy CaroMont Health(GASTONIA, N.C.) — A North Carolina hospital is celebrating babies who are ending their stay in the neonatal intensive care unit.
The staff at CaroMont Health in Gastonia, North Carolina, honor their tiny patients with a special photo shoot and a graduation cap.
About six months ago, Nurse Melissa Jordan began the “graduation ceremonies” after she helped care for an infant who spent 62 days in the NICU.
On the day he was leaving, the baby’s parents dressed him up in a “NICU Grad” onesie, which inspired Jordan to continue the tradition.
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NAIROBI, July 4 (Reuters) - Kenya’s top prosecutor on Wednesday ordered nine businessmen and government officials charged with manslaughter for their involvement in a dam burst on a rose farm that resulted in the deaths of nearly 50 people.
Noordin Mohamed Haji said in a statement that his office is preparing for the suspects to be arraigned in court to answer the charges. (Reporting By Humphrey Malalo Writing by Maggie Fick; Editing by Janet Lawrence)
FRANKLIN, Tenn. (WKRN) – HAZMAT crews responded to a jackknifed tractor-trailer on Interstate 65 South Monday.
According to police, only one lane is passable between Murfreesboro and Peytonsville roads. Motorists are urged to seek an alternate route.
Police said HAZMAT crews responded to the scene because diesel is spilling onto the road.
Additional information was not released.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Henan Yicheng New Energy Co Ltd :
* SAYS UNIT PLANS TO INVEST 225.9 MILLION YUAN ($34.14 million) IN PHOTOVOLTAIC MATERIAL PROJECT Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2jt3COT Further company coverage: ($1 = 6.6171 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
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In a 91-page decision, Judge James Boasberg wrote “the Court agrees that [the Corps] did not adequately consider the impacts of an oil spill on fishing rights, hunting rights, or environmental justice, or the degree to which the pipeline’s effects are likely to be highly controversial.” The Court did not determine whether pipeline operations should be shut off, and has requested additional briefing on the subject and a status conference next week.
“This is a major victory for the Tribe and we commend the courts for upholding the law and doing the right thing,” said Standing Rock Sioux Chairman Dave Archambault II in a recent statement. “The previous administration painstakingly considered the impacts of this pipeline and President Trump hastily dismissed these careful environmental considerations in favor of political and personal interests. We applaud the courts for protecting our laws and regulations from undue political influence, and will ask the Court to shut down pipeline operations immediately. ”
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Weinstein's attorney has put out a statement saying the New York Times’ story was defamatory because it relied on "mostly hearsay accounts and a faulty report”.
But in an earlier statement, Weinstein had said: "I appreciate the way I've behaved with colleagues in the past has caused a lot of pain, and I sincerely apologise for it.”
Weinstein is one of the the most influential names in Hollywood and has amassed a huge fortune over his career. Here is a look at career, net worth and how he became so famous.
Following New York's groundbreaking regulation , Colorado recently proposed changes to its state securities act that would impose new cybersecurity requirements on broker-dealers and investment advisors that operate in the state. On March 27, the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies, Division of Securities, proposed two new rules to the Colorado Securities Act, Rule 51-4.8 and Rule 51-4.14 .
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It’s understood the scandal includes the opening of about two million bank accounts in customers' names without their approval or knowledge.
JOHANNESBURG - Auditing company KPMG, which has been under fire in South Africa for its audits of Gupta-owned companies and its role in the so-called rogue unit report, is now facing possible shareholder protests in the United States.
The Financial Times is reporting that KPMG could face protests over its audits of major clients Wells Fargo and General Electric.
It’s understood the scandal includes the opening of about two million bank accounts in customers' names without their approval or knowledge.
The newspaper is reporting that shareholder advisory service Glass Lewis has recommended that investors in Wells Fargo and General Electric vote against retaining KPMG as the bank's auditor.
DALLAS (AP) — Residents of a coastal area southwest of Houston are cleaning up debris after severe storms, including at least six tornadoes, swept through the area.
At least six people were injured in Van Vleck, about 70 miles southwest of Houston, by a weak tornado rated by a federal survey team as of EF1 strength with winds of 86 to 110 mph. An EF2 tornado with winds of 111-135 mph caused extensive damage to subdivisions 27 miles southwest of Houston. A weak tornado also was confirmed in Wharton.
Elsewhere, more than 3 inches of rain fell in some areas west of Austin, and rain was mixing with snow in the Texas Panhandle, resulting in slick roads and delays in school openings.
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David Hays’ Setting the Stage is intended for a wide public—not just theater cast and crew but critics and audience members who want an understanding of scenery, lighting—the physical dimension of stagecraft. The author is a teacher who can also do the job. He’s lectured at NYU and Columbia, worked with such luminaries as Elia Kazan and Arthur Penn and directed the National Theatre of the Deaf. Hays is concerned with the small details—“the ‘aha!’ factor” that keeps characters, action and mood in focus. (He even includes a floor plan for his production of Long Day’s Journey into Night.) The author’s aesthetic sensibility is expressed through reminiscences of plays past. He’s got pages and pages of memories.
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London’s Liverpool Street Station was the center of a joyous celebration of England’s win against Colombia on July 3. This video, uploaded by Instagram user russwhit, shows a large number of football fans embracing one another and chanting “it’s coming home” in delight, making reference to 1996 hit Three Lions. The dramatic match saw England snatch the lead ahead of the South American team after a penalty shootout in the second round of the FIFA 2018 World Cup. Credit: russwhit via Storyful
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Every member of the royal family has their own star power.
But, none are quite as adorable as Princess Charlotte.
In just a couple short years, the adorable royal has already managed to rack up a ton of memorable appearances.
These photos are proof that Princess Charlotte may just be our favorite royal of them all.
Although every royal family member rocks their own type of star power, no one steals the show quite like Princess Charlotte. From her cute hair bows to her big blue eyes to her adorably fat cheeks, the royal two-year-old never fails to make a memorable appearance. She may be the fourth in line for the throne—but she's number one in our hearts. And with these photos, it's easy to see why!
England beat Colombia to reach quarters
MOSCOW: England beat Colombia 4-3 on penalties Tuesday after Eric Dier scored the decisive spot kick to send them through to a World Cup quarter-final against Sweden. England had looked on course for their first win in a knockout round of a tournament in 12 years when captain Harry Kane struck a well-taken penalty in the 57th minute. But Colombia defender Yerry Mina snatched a dramatic stoppage-time equaliser with his third goal in three matches to force extra time which ended with the game level at 1-1. Sweden earlier beat Switzerland 1-0 in their last 16 game to advance.
Harrogate District NHS Foundation Trust employs over 2,000 people within its hospital and some 1,000 more in the community.
The NHS is regularly in the headlines over the pressures it faces but in our feature series Introducing: Harrogate’s Health Heroes, we want to bring you the good stories about teams who work so hard. This week we meet the Supported Discharge Service.
LEXINGTON, Neb. (AP) — A May trial has been scheduled for a 34-year-old woman accused of trying to conceal a man’s slaying in Dawson County.
Online court records say Melissa Callahan, of Lexington, has pleaded not guilty to a charge of felony accessory to murder. Her trial is set to begin May 9 in Lexington.
Authorities say in court records that Callahan was present when Jose Regalado-Mendez shot to death Jose Hernandez in October and then helped move the body and conceal the slaying. Hernandez’s remains were found Dec. 12 near a farmhouse north of Lexington.
Credit data company Experian Plc (EXPN.L) said it would sell a 75 percent stake in its email marketing business to private equity firm Vector Capital, to focus on its core businesses.
The company said the enterprise value of the email/cross-channel marketing business (CCM) business is $400 million (319.13 million pounds) on a cash and debt-free basis.
Experian would retain the remaining 25 percent stake in the business, the company said.
The deal is expected to complete during the first half of the financial year ending March 31, 2018, the FTSE 100-listed information services company said.
Experian had started the process of divesting the email/cross-channel marketing business, the largest business line within its Marketing Services division, last November.
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[India], Mar. 20 (ANI): A day after Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) chief Om Prakash Rajbhar threatened to boycott voting for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Amit Shah on Tuesday asked the Uttar Pradesh Minister to come to Delhi and meet him.
Rajbhar, whose party is an ally of the BJP in Uttar Pradesh, yesterday, threatened to boycott voting for the Rajya Sabha elections if he is not allowed to speak Amit Shah.
Talking to ANI, Rajbhar had said yesterday, "If I don't get to speak to BJP president Amit Shah, I will boycott the voting for Rajya Sabha elections."
The BJP has the numbers to send its eight candidates to the Rajya Sabha, the SBSP, which has four MLAs in the 403-member Uttar Pradesh Assembly, holds key to the fate of its ninth nominee. The Rajya Sabha polls are scheduled for March 23. There will be 59 vacancies in the Rajya Sabha in April, including 17 from the BJP and 12 from the Congress party. (ANI)
Guentzel potted a hat trick, including the overtime game-winner, in Game 3 against Columbus on Sunday.
He's doing it all right now, scoring on the power play Sunday after collecting only one power-play goal in 40 regular-season contests. Guentzel has four goals and one assist in three playoff games. He missed time late in March due to concussion but has played his best hockey since returning.
NH-based helicopter company begins new service from Portland
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A New Hampshire-based helicopter service has begun its expansion into Portland, Maine.
Seacoast Helicopters began service to Portland this week, offering tours of the city's historic downtown, Casco Bay islands, and lighthouses around Portland.
Bruce Cultrera, president and CEO, said the service is starting with one helicopter at the Portland International Jetport. More helicopters will be brought in, if needed.
The service started with a single pilot and a single helicopter at the Pease International Tradeport, but now has six helicopters and nine pilots.
The new season's fixtures which were announced on Wednesday morning saw Antonio Conte's team given a Stamford Bridge opener on the weekend of August 12/13. Runners-up Tottenham start away from home for the seventh successive season.
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* Says that its shareholders on April 28 will vote on the issue of up to 8.4 million ordinary shares of US$0.08 each
* The board would be authorised to allot and issue up to 8.4 million shares until April 27, 2022
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June 29, 2016 was a crazy day in the hockey world. Actually, it was a crazy few hours that left everyone with plenty to take in, discuss and debate for the next few months.
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Sun Hing offers a variety of printing services, including printing solution consultation, pre-press, offset printing, and post-press to delivery, according to the prospectus. It focuses on paper-related products, which are used in various markets such as consumer products, promotion and advertising, and education.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin (mih-NOO'-shin) will soon travel to China for talks as the two global economic powers deal with trade tensions.
Trump says during a White House news conference with French President Emmanuel Macron that Mnuchin will be going to China "in a few days to negotiate on trade." Trump says the U.S. and China are "very serious" and is reiterating plans to impose tariffs up to $100 billion more on Chinese goods.
Trump says the U.S. "will continue unless we make a trade deal." But he adds, "I think we've got a very good chance of making a deal."
Mnuchin has expressed optimism that the countries could avoid a trade war. He met last week with financial officials from China, Japan and Europe.
One of the students of Cadet College Larkana who had faced extreme torture by his teacher, was sent to United States for his treatment. On Monday he returned to Pakistan from the US. Muhammad Ahmed was confined to bed, due to the torture.
According to the boy’s father Muhammad Rashid, the medical board of the hospital had stated his son was totally fine to return after all the examinations of Muhammad Ahmed such as endoscopy of his throat and nose were cleared.
Muhammad Ahmed was sent to US by the Sindh Government to get a proper treatment to overcome the internal injuries.
RANGELY | Mental health first aid training will be held Wednesday, March 28 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the CNCC Weiss Conference Room at 500 Kennedy Dr. in Rangely. Registration is required for this free class and space is limited.
Mental health first aid is an evidence-based, public health training program that teaches participants the signs and symptoms of mental health challenges or crisis, what to do in an emergency, and where to turn for help. Topics include depression, anxiety, suicide, panic attacks, psychosis and substance use disorder. MHFA is implemented around the U.S. and the world. This class is open to the public, and is appropriate for individuals who work in health care, human services, education, and anyone wishing to learn more about mental health. Register online at http://www.mhfaco.org/findclass/attend/244. Contact svalentino@ncchealthpartnership.org with any questions.
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Tyntek to expand production capacity for LED chips for sensing devices
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LED epitaxial wafer and chip maker Tyntek will soon expand production capacity for LED chips used in sensing devices by 87.5%, with the new capacity to gradually come into operation beginning September 2018, according to Economic Daily News.
Tyntek has fully utilized monthly capacity of 60,000 5-inch epitaxial wafers specifically used to make LED chips for use in sensing devices, and will add a capacity for 30,000 6-inch epitaxial wafers. Since a 6-inch epitaxial wafer is equivalent to 1.75 5-inch ones, the additional capacity is 87.5% of the current level.
The capacity expansion is to cope with growing use of LED sensing devices in medical care, security surveillance, AI (artificial intelligence), automotive detecting devices, autonomous vehicles and optical communication.
With the capacity expansion, Tyntek will see the revenue proportion for LED chips used in sensing devices rise from 40-50% to over 60%.
April 5 Roche Holding Ag says
* CINtec histology test receives FDA clearance
* Roche's CINtec Histology test is the only clinically validated p16 immunohistochemistry test available globally
* test helps pathologists determine which women should receive treatment for cervical pre-cancer Further company coverage: (Reporting By Zurich newsroom)
Liam Gallagher is set to play the Olympia Theatre this weekend, with the former Oasis man selling out the venue.
One bunch of ticketless young Irish fans got the thrill of their lives when they met the man himself as he pulled over to sign some merchandise and pose for a few selfies.
As Gallagher was leaving the fans thanked him for stopping as they wouldn't be going to the gig.
So what did our kid do? He got their details and put a few tickets on the door for them.
Legend.
A New Jersey District Court followed Spokeo 's Article III standing analysis and dismissed claims by three putative class representatives against Michaels Stores. Plaintiffs claimed that Michaels' online employment application violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act and similar New Jersey and California state laws by failing to provide notice of the store's intent to obtain a background check in a dedicated, stand-alone document.
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WHAT police originally thought was a hit and run in Eastern Heights last night has turned out to be a much more unusual case.
Police and ambulance officers were called after a 25-year-old man was injured on Chermside Rd at 6.40pm last night.
Initial reports suggested he was the victim of a hit and run.
However police now believe the man jumped out of a moving vehicle on the Eastern Heights road.
The 25-year-old was rushed to Princess Alexandra Hospital overnight with a compound fracture to his ankle.
Justin Timberlake answers questions during a news conference for the NFL Super Bowl 52 football game halftime show Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018, in Minneapolis. Morry Gash AP
Remo Stars Ochowechi clinches Match Day 22 VAT Wonder Goal
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Concessions will be offered by The Kitchen Table group, the outreach arm of the Pleasant Valley Hospital Auxiliary. The group will be serving hot dogs, barbecue sandwiches, chips, cookies and a drink, at no charge.
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(AP) – A British cybersecurity researcher credited with helping curb a recent worldwide ransomware attack is expected in court to hear federal charges accusing him of creating malicious software to steal banking information in 2014.
Marcus Hutchins could enter a plea during Monday’s hearing in Wisconsin federal court. Prosecutors have charged him and an unnamed co-defendant with conspiring to commit computer fraud in the state and elsewhere. Authorities arrested the 23-year-old man on Aug. 2 in the Las Vegas airport on his way home to Ilfracombe, England, after a cybersecurity convention.
The legal troubles Hutchins faces are a dramatic turnaround from the status of cybercrime-fighting hero he enjoyed four months ago when he found a “kill switch” that slowed the outbreak of WannaCry virus.
POLICE officers at Mutare Main Camp were left puzzled after a vehicle that had been impounded by national highway traffic cops and escorted to the camp for safe-keeping was stolen while in police custody. Upon […]
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Two people were arrested Friday for allegedly kidnapping a woman and holding her against her will in a trailer park in Madras.
Detectives responded to a report of an assault and found a woman assaulted, drugged, handcuffed and held at the Tops Trailer Park on October 5.
The next day, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office searched the trailer home. They found evidence of the assault and kidnapping and methamphetamine.
Dale Graybeal is charged with 2nd-degree kidnapping, coercion, conspiracy, 3rd-degree assault and harassment. Kayla Graybeal is charged with 2nd-degree kidnapping, coercion and conspiracy.
Three children were also taken into protective custody.
TWEED —Police have in custody a 36-year-old man following the death of a man in Tweed.
On Saturday at approximately 7:45 a.m. officers from the Central Hastings Detachment of the OPP attended a residence on Kinlin Road in Tweed after a 55-year-old man was located deceased.
As a result, officers with Central Hastings OPP Crime Unit and the OPP Forensic Identification Services — under the direction of Detective Inspector Jim Gorry of the OPP Criminal Investigations Branch — are continuing their investigation.
A police media release on Saturday stated OPP have a 36-year-old male suspect in custody and advise members of the community that there is no concern for their safety as a result of the incident.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Central Hastings OPP at 613-473-4234, or should they wish to remain anonymous, they can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), where they may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
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DES MOINES, Iowa — A second arrest has been made in connection to a recent Beaver Avenue homicide.
Molly Elizabeth Peter, 18, has been charged with first degree murder, attempted murder, and first degree robbery.
She will soon be booked into the Polk County Jail.
Larry Deandre Ratliff, Jr., 26, has also been charged with first degree murder, attempted murder, first degree robbery, and felon in possession of a firearm. Police are still looking for Anthony Daniels, a person of interest in this case.
Antonio Quinn was killed in the shooting.
WASHINGTON (AP) — A new poll shows that most Americans think President Donald Trump has little to no respect for the country's democratic traditions.
The survey conducted by the Associated Press and the NORC Center for Public Affairs Research also found that more than 6 in 10 Americans disapprove of the job Trump is doing. Two-thirds of Americans, or 65 percent, think Trump doesn't have much respect for the country's democratic institutions and traditions, or has none at all.
One-third, or 34 percent, thinks he has a great deal or even a fair amount of respect for them. Overall, 64 percent disapprove and 35 percent approve of how Trump is handling the presidency.
Nearly all the interviews were conducted after former FBI Director James Comey's testimony before the Senate Intelligence Committee last week.
Preston North End's fine form continued with victory at Burton Albion on Saturday.
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Welcome Back: Students return for spring semester ACPC students work to establish new routines after two-week break By Wes Feese Media Relations, Adair County Schools Adair County faculty, staff, and students returned to school Monday, Jan. 2 after two weeks off to celebrate Christmas and the turn of the calendar to 2017. While both students and employees face the challenge of finding their old routines after a lengthy break, the district's youngest students usually face the biggest adjustment.
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In between Tuesday morning breakfast at Knott’s Berry Farm and Grad Night Festivities, busy seniors at Ocean View High School worked in graduation in to their busy schedules Wednesday.
Ocean View High Stadium was awash in the school’s cardinal and gold colors. With a 94 percent graduation rate at the 1,549-student school, there was plenty of spirit to go around, even if good chairs were harder to find.
Sarah Jessica Parker is adding another credit to her life as a bookworm.
The “Sex and the City” actress is serving as honorary chair of the American Library Association’s newly created Book Club Central. The library association told The Associated Press on Wednesday that the club will recommend books throughout the year and will formally launch in Chicago on June 24, during the ALA’s annual conference.
“From an early age, books were my constant companions and my local library a place I could find a new friend on every shelf,” Parker said in a statement. “I’m thrilled to help champion original voices for dedicated readers as well as for a new generation, supporting libraries in what they do best.”
Parker recently started her own imprint with Penguin Random House and last year introduced J.K. Rowling at a PEN gala, where the “Harry Potter” author was being honored by the literary and human rights organization.
Parker also served on a presidential arts and humanities committee during the Obama administration.
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(CNN) —Two Dallas police officers were shot and critically wounded Tuesday, the city’s police department said.
A civilian also was wounded, the department said, but that person’s condition was not known.
The shooting occurred at a Home Depot, CNN affiliate KTVT reported.
“Please pray for our officers and their families,” the Dallas Police Department tweeted.
Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings also tweeted on the shooting: “We are closely monitoring the situation in northeast Dallas and praying for our officers and their families.”
No further details were immediately available.
Five Dallas officers were killed and seven others injured in July 2016 when a military veteran who had served in Afghanistan fired on them. The sniper, Micah Xavier Johnson, 25, of Mesquite, Texas, was killed after a lengthy standoff with police in a parking garage.
INNISFIL, Ont. — Police say a man is out thousands of dollars after being scammed into thinking he was doing a favour for the CEO of his company.
South Simcoe police say the man received an email from someone claiming to be the CEO of the Innisfil, Ont., company, asking him to purchase a large number of iTunes gift cards to give out to clients.
Investigators say that while he was making the purchases at one store, a clerk asked if this was for Canada Revenue Agency, thinking the man was a victim of a common scam in which victims are asked to pay a fake tax bill with iTunes cards.
After buying more gift cards at two other locations, the man became suspicious due to persistent texting from the suspect.
Once back at work, the man found out it was not the CEO who had made the request.
Police say some of the transactions were cancelled, but the fraud still amounted to several thousand dollars.
English 🇬🇧: Real Madrid has agreed a 272M € deal for Mbappé. They will pay the transfer in 4 payments.— Baptiste Ripart (@RipartBaptiste) July 3, 2018
April 5 Gaumont SA:
* Said on Tuesday it proposes a dividend of 1 euro per share which will be paid after July 25
* The independent appraiser concluded that the sale of Gaumont`s stake in the company Les Cinemas Gaumont Pathe to Pathe at a price of 380 million euros is in the interest of Gaumont and its shareholders
* Board of directors of Gaumont approved the sale of Gaumont`s stake and has decided to submit it to the approval of the shareholders General meeting
* Announced a public buyback offer at 75 euros ($80.04) per share, dividend attached, to a maximum amount of 1,657,313 shares and a maximum amount of 124,298,475 euros
* Cine Par and Nicolas Seydoux, holding a stake representing 64.59 pct of the capital and 70.85 pct of the voting rights of Gaumont, have indicated to the Company that they do not intend to tender their shares to the offer
* The offer would be open from May 29 to June 26
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FAISALABAD:- Two robbers were killed and two others fled away after a shootout with police here on Sunday. The shootout occurred near the shrine of Qaim Sain where police approached a four-member gang of robbers. Upon sighting the cops, the robbers started firing and tried to flee which led to a shootout. During crossfire, two robbers were killed and two others managed to escape from the scene. The police recovered arms the spot and shifted the bodies to hospital for post-mortem.
One of the last Trailer Ranch mobile homes is destroyed
An excavator bucket came crashing down on one of the last standing — yet already destroyed — mobile homes in Trailer Ranch by the Sea Thursday.
A Delta Air Lines flight from Portland, Oregon, to Atlanta was diverted to Tulsa, Oklahoma, Wednesday because of an onboard disturbance involving a passenger.
Tulsa International Airport spokeswoman Alexis Higgins said Delta flight 1156 landed about 11:30 a.m. and that the passenger was removed to be questioned by the FBI.
Higgins said she did not know the nature of the disturbance and a Delta spokesman did not immediately return a phone call seeking comment.
FBI spokeswoman Andrea Anderson in Oklahoma City confirmed the agency is investigating but referred questions to the U.S. Attorney's office in Tulsa. A phone call seeking comment was not immediately returned.
In a statement, Delta said the flight was diverted because of an "unruly passenger" but that it landed without incident. The airline apologized to other passengers were inconvenienced because of the delay.
Higgins said the aircraft refueled and resumed the flight to Atlanta about 1:35 p.m.
DURHAM, N.C. — Raashean Davis matched his career-high with 23 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to lead North Carolina Central to a 72-61 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference victory over Delaware State Saturday, keeping the Hornets winless in conference play.
Raekwon Harney scored at the basket in the final minute of the first half to give NC Central a 40-34 lead, but Artem Tavakalyan hit a 3 with :38 left to send Delaware State into intermission trailing by just three, 40-37.
Zacarry Douglas' layup with 15:56 left in the game sparked an 8-0 run by the Eagles to go up by double digits, 54-44.
Reginald Gardner Jr. and Pablo Rivas scored 13 and 12 points, respectively, for NC Central (11-10, 5-2) and Jordan Perkins added 10 points, seven boards and six assists.
When filing a complaint against Louisiana State Police, the complaint form that one fills out has language that essentially turns it into an affidavit. Headquarters building at Louisiana State Police in Baton Rouge photographed Friday, March 31, 2017.
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HILLSBORO, Ore. -- About 50 firefighters were able to get a brush fire under control Wednesday afternoon, after it threatened a nearby home in rural Hillsboro.
The firefighters will remain on scene for several more hours to watch for hot spots and assure it doesn't reignite. They will also work out a plan with the homeowner to monitor the fire overnight.
Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue said the fire started as a controlled burn on Southwest Holly Hill Road, but the fire spread outside the boundaries once the winds picked up.
The fire burned approximately 12-15 acres, officials say.
Firefighter say a controlled burn became out of control when the winds picked up. They are trying to protect the house of the homeowner. 12-15 acres estimated. pic.twitter.com/0KIuuL1wtf — Brian Brennan (@BrianBrennanTV) May 30, 2018
Video: Brush fire threatening home in rural Hillsboro
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WINCHESTER — A four-acre vegetation fire broke out Tuesday afternoon in the Winchester area, prompting temporary lane closures on heavily traveled Domenigoni Parkway.
The non-injury blaze was reported at 4:08 p.m. at Domenigoni and Patterson Avenue and was contained at 4:26 p.m., Riverside County Fire Department spokeswoman Tawny Cabral told City News Service. No structures were threatened.
The firefighting efforts led to the temporary closure of the eastbound lanes of Domenigoni between Winchester and Warren roads, California Highway Patrol Officer Darren Meyer said.
A wreck and fire on Interstate 65 in Cullman County are causing delays in both directions.
The sheriff's office is on the scene and says it happened just south of Exit 291.
Deputies urged drivers to take alternate routes.
3:35pm: I-65 NB & SB in Cullman Co CLOSED at MM 291 for tanker truck crash & fire. Expect Big delays. Use alt rtes. pic.twitter.com/5cBxYnVgaU — WBRC FOX6 Traffic (@WBRCtraffic) June 14, 2017
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ISLAMABAD — A Pakistani court has ordered the arrest of a radical Islamist cleric over a violent rally last November in Islamabad where his followers demanded the removal of a minister over an omitted reference to Islam's Prophet Muhammad in a parliamentary bill.
The order was handed to the police on Tuesday to take into custody Khadim Hussain Rizvi, the head of the Tehreek-i-Labaik Ya Rasool Allah party, and bring him before the court on April 4.
Rizvi is accused of provoking violence and damaging public property when he and his followers camped out on the edge of Islamabad demanding Law Minister Zahid Hamid resign over the omission in the bill.
The new Ferdinand trailer is here The new trailer for Ferdinand is here, and be viewed in the player below. The preview is expected to play on the big screen with Cars 3 this weekend. The movie opens everywhere December 15th.
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CNN legal analyst Jeffrey Toobin told Anderson Cooper , "I told you so," when talking about The Washington Post's report that Justice Department special counsel Robert Mueller is investigating President Trump for possible obstruction of justice.
Action movie legend and superstar Jackie Chan turned out in Hollywood on Thursday for the premiere of his latest movie ‘The Foreigner.”
Directed by ‘Casino Royale’s’ Martin Campbell, “The Foreigner” sees Chan take on a more dramatic role, one that is more reliant on his acting skills than his stunt abilities.
The London-set film sees Chan play a businessman with a secret past who sets out to avenge the death of his daughter after she is murdered in an act of terrorism.
The film opens in the United States on Friday (October 6).
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The A40 on the Golden valley is closed completely on the way to Gloucester.
Both lanes of the Gloucester-bound carriageway are shut after an incident on the busy dual carriageway.
Contrary to some reports, the road is open in the direction of Cheltenham, police said.
Police have confirmed that the closure was put in place between J11 of the M5 and Elmbridge Court Roundabout after a woman fell from a bridge over the road.
She is being attended to by an ambulance crew and may have sustained injuries to her pelvis
We’ll bring you more details as we get them.
They were said to have been picked from the Madina market on Tuesday after a video of their act went viral on social media.
Two women said to be behind involved in artificial colouration of oranges with the aim of boosting sales have been arrested by the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), reports Myjoyonline.
In the video, a woman is seen with two big bowls – one a colouring solution and the other full of ripe oranges.
She dipped the oranges in the solution and waits for some minutes for the fruit to turn deep yellow.
It is believed the colour makes the fruit eye-pleasing enough to attract customers.
But FDA says the colouring is “suspicious” and condemned the practice. The officials have therefore arrested the women for questioning and possible prosecution.
The Houston SPCA has welcomed an adorable baby colt into its ranks just months after his mother was rescued by animal cruelty investigators.The colt, named Rival, was born early Monday morning. The SPCA said both Rival and his mother, a 5-year-old mare, are both in good health.SPCA animal cruelty investigators rescued the mare from a Liberty County facility back in May. The SPCA said mother and son will bond for the next six months, at which point he will be put up for adoption.As it nurtures Rival, the SPCA said it is in need of horse grooming supplies, fly masks without holes, saddle blanks, halters and cotton lead ropes to support Rival. Donations can be dropped off at SPCA headquarters at 900 Portway Dr.
L-R Britt Burow, Tamika Bernardi, Courtney O'Donnell and Mikayla Stehbens at Zodiac Nightclub.
L-R Britt Burow, Tamika Bernardi, Courtney O'Donnell and Mikayla Stehbens at Zodiac Nightclub. Liam Fahey
FESTIVE season has well-and-truly kicked off in Central Queensland.
Revellers hit Rockhampton's night scene over the weekend, check out who was out and about below.
Halifax was first on the field, continuing its midnight madness schedule by starting training camp at 12:01 a.m. The rest will wait until sunrise to dig in. The first real test comes on the weekend when teams line up for their first, and perhaps only, scrimmage before wins and losses count.
Expanding its digital presence, markets regulator Sebi today launched its revamped website having several user-friendly features and compatible with all desktop and mobile devices.
The revamped website will ensure a better user experience across various devices, including desktop and mobile, Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) said in a statement.
The website now also allows visitors to share web pages on their social media network.
The 'search' function has been enhanced with better search facilities in databases as well as in the content files.
Besides, the content has been increased to enable need based search in order to increase accessibility of data. The speed of loading web pages has also been raised significantly.
"The new website is compliant with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines... for making web content more accessible to differently abled people and also conforms to the guidelines for Indian government websites," it said.
(WTNH) — Aldi Supermarkets is recalling one of their chocolate bars after concerns that the product was mislabeled to people with nut allergies.
According to Aldi, their Choceur Dark 5.29 ounce chocolate bar has pieces of almonds that are not listed on the packaging. That could cause an allergic reaction in consumers that have nut allergies. WebMD reports that these bars are sold in Aldi’s Connecticut stores.
The voluntary recall is for the Choceur Dark 5.29 ounce chocolate bar with a best buy date of July 24, 2018. The UPC code for the bars is 4149817964.
April 5 Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings Inc :
* Teamster flight dispatchers reach tentative agreement with Atlas Air and Polar Air Cargo
* Teamsters- parties came to an agreement not only moving provisions, but also a four-year contract extension
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There have been two shark bites this week off area beaches, and now we’re getting a warning about another animal that could cause you problems.
St. Johns County Fire and Rescue says there has been an increase in man-o-war, which can deliver a painful sting. They’re warning you to keep an eye out both in the water and along the shoreline, if you’re planning any time at the beach this weekend.
Man-o-war are described as a blue colored bladder-like balloon with tentacles, which can be up to 40 feet long.
Close Man-o-war Photo Credit: St. Johns County Fire and Rescue
A sting can last a few hours. If you’re stung, you should peel or wipe the tentacles off as quickly as possible and apply vinegar or warm water, according to the information from SJCFR. If you’re allergic to insect strings, you’re also advised to call 911 or seek help from a lifeguard.
× Severe thunderstorm warnings in the immediate Chicago area have expired.
As of 5:45 PM, No severe thunderstorm warnings were in effect for the metro area. However, thunderstorms containing frequent lightning, heavy downpours, gusty winds and small hail continue. The greatest concentration of storms lies across Cook and eastern Du Page counties, with scattered activity elsewhere. Expect localized flooding as these storms move northeast across the area.
To the south and east, active storms continue in an arc from Lake county Indiana, to Iroquois county, where a severe thunderstorm warning remains in effect until 6:30 PM.
20:10 Reported News Briefs Av 22, 5777 , 14/08/17 Av 22, 5777 , 14/08/17 Bridge collapses on truck in Bnei Brak A pedestrian bridge collapsed on Highway 4 near the Ramat Elchanan neighborhood of Bnei Brak a short time ago. The bridge trapped a truck driver who was passing underneath it when it collapsed. According to volunteers on scene the trapped driver is conscious but his exact medical condition and status is unknown. ► ◄ Last Briefs
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Global Palm Resources Holdings Ltd
* Qtrly revenue 100.41 billion rupiah, down 6 percent
* Qtrly profit attributable to owners of parent 7.45 billion rupiah versus 16.51 billion rupiah Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Nasty C's fans are losing their minds as there's just two days between them and the rapper's much-anticipated sophomore album‚ Strings and Bling.
The rapper‚ whose album is already available for pre-order‚ took to social media to share a minute-long freestyle rap he created for his fans.
Read‚ a reminder that he's about to drop an album that might change the game.
So in true Nasty C style‚ he dropped a hot beat with a playful verse about how his fans must go get his album.
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April 6 ExactEarth Ltd -
* ExactEarth provides update on EV5 satellite
* On February 3, 2017, communication was lost with satellite and subsequent efforts to make contact were not successful
* As a result, co filed claim for full insured value of satellite, amounting to C$3.5 million, which has been approved and paid to co Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A pair of first responders needed medical attention themselves after helping to revive a suspected drug user.
His name is Rico Rainey, and according to police, he attacked when he came down from a heroin high.
Police say Rainey wrestled with first responders at around 10 p.m. Sunday. They met him at a home off Bubbling Over Drive in the Lake Dreamland area while responding to a report of a heroin overdose.
EMS gave Rainey a boost of Narcan, the drug that reverses the effects of heroin.
But court records say that, as Rainey became more alert, he started reaching for something on an officer's belt, which led to the altercation.
On Monday morning, he pleaded not guilty on two counts of assault.
The officer and firefighter bitten are expected to be okay.
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LONDON: Brazil star Neymar is getting fitter every day as the striker recovers from a broken foot, Brazil teammate Danilo said from their pre-World Cup training camp in London on Wednesday.
The Paris Saint Germain forward was injured in February and is yet to play a match since then, with two weeks to go before the World Cup kicks off in Russia.
"He's getting better every day, getting faster, more agile and more difficult to defend against," said Manchester City's Danilo, who knows Neymar from his Santos days.
"He's so fast you wouldn't know whether to go, left, right, forwards or backwards," Danilo said of Neymar's trickery.
"We hope he'll be 100% ready or as ready as is possible."
Brazil play Croatia at Liverpool June 3 and against Austria in Vienna on June 10 before their opening World Cup game with Switzerland June 17.
Davis scored 29 points (11-19 FG, 1-1 3PT, 6-9 FT) to go with eight rebounds, four assists, one steal and five blocks across 40 minutes in Sunday's 131-124 win against Philadelphia.
In his second game back in the lineup, Davis set a season-high with five blocks against Philadelphia. Averaging 1.8 blocks per game, the forward is as a solid rim protector as he is a scorer. On Sunday, Davis also scored 20-plus points for the first time since November 25 to push his season average to 25.1 points. Together with his 10.6 rebounds per game, Davis remains a force on the boards with the ability to light up the scoreboard in any given game.
He’s one of original rock and roll innovators who changed the face of music. The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson has returned to perform songs from the groundbreaking record Pet Sounds for the last time. Watch the KTLA 5 Morning News Tuesday October 10th for a code word, then text that code word to 515151 for your chance to win two tickets to see Brian Wilson Presents Pet Sounds at the Pacific Amphitheatre Saturday October 14th. Message and data rates apply. Good luck!
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Wondering how you can watch the Super Bowl LII on your Apple devices? This Sunday marks a game between the Eagles and the Patriots, and we’ll show you how to watch it online.
Super Bowl LII
The game starts Sunday, February 4 at 6:30 PM EST. It will be broadcast on NBC, and the NBC Sports app is available on iOS and tvOS. There’s also the official NFL app, and it lets you watch the Super Bowl for free. However, you can’t use AirPlay, HDMI, or a Google Cast device with it.
According to AppleInsider you can use the NBC Sports app on iOS tvOS without needing to authenticate with account information. Other options include Sling TV, PlayStation Vue, Hulu, and DirecTV Now.
Bruce MacCallum, a camera operator on films including “Silence of the Lambs” and a longtime union activist, died Monday in Los Angeles. He was 70.
MacCallum started out in entertainment as an assistant to Dustin Hoffman, then moved into the camera department and worked on films including “Raging Bull,” “Married to the Mob,””All that Jazz,” “Witness,” and “Heartburn” as assistant cameraman.
He went on to become camera operator on “School of Rock,” “The Departed,” “I Am Legend” and “The Adjustment Bureau.”
More recently he worked on TV shows including “The Night Of” and “The Blacklist” as well as the recent feature “The Book of Henry.”
MacCullum helped train and mentor many fellow members of the International Cinematographers Guild (ICG, IATSE Local 600), where he served as National Assistant Secretary-Treasurer between 2007 and 2016.
He is survived by Linda, his wife of 32 years.
Two people were injured after a car went into a pizzeria in the Bronx.The car struck 'Famous Pizza Express' on Kappock Street on Monday afternoon.Stay with abc7NY for the latest developments.
RAMALLAH, West Bank — A senior Palestinian official has lashed out at President Donald Trump, saying “real estate men” can’t resolve the Middle East conflict.
Tuesday’s remarks by Saeb Erekat, a veteran peace negotiator, came as the White House is expected to unveil a long-awaited peace plan.
Erekat says the White House “should be run by great men, not real estate men,” and that the Israeli-Palestinian conflict “won’t be solved by the tools of real estate men.”
Erekat also said the Palestinian Authority will continue its payments to the families of jailed or slain Palestinian militants, after Israel passed a law this week withholding millions in taxes it collects for the Palestinians which are allocated for that purpose.
The Israeli move deepened a budget crunch for the Palestinians, already hit by U.S. aid cuts.
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Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) on Monday morning have demolished homes of Bedhouin families in the Khan Al-Ahmad town, East Jerusalem.
Daud Al-Jahhalin from Khan Al-Ahmad said that IOF demolished 10 residential facilities until this moment, claiming that they were illegal.
Al-Jahhalin added that the demolition comes in avery cold whether and will leave his family, 14 members, homeless.
He added that Israeli bulldozers finished the demolition and moved to another Bedouin community, where they closed down the area and began another demolition.
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(CNN) If you think you had a tough morning at work, spare a thought for this hotel valet in Sydney.
Tasked with parking a Porsche Carrera for a hotel guest, he managed to wedge it under the SUV parked in front, and ram a second parked car against a row of metal bollards.
"I saw the valet hit the car in front from a parked position," said Jonathan Bouzaid, who watched events unfold and posted photos to Instagram.
"He then must have panicked and hit the accelerator causing the Porsche to go further under the orange car and pushing the white car into the bollards," Bouzaid said.
"I think the valet wasn't aware of the power that you get when starting a Porsche," he added. The luxurious Porsche Carrera can accelerate from 0 to 100km/h in less than five seconds, according to the company's website.
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Two talent agencies specializing in LGBT entertainers — and particularly emerging talent from the drag world — are merging to become a powerhouse firm representing the best in the world of dance music, gender-bending and other aspects of gay culture.
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When it comes to the health and well-being of kids and families, Nevada once again ranks near the bottom, according to an annual study released Tuesday. The news isn't all bad, however.
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(NBC NEWS) – A lot of us have an annual tradition of seeing all the best picture nominees before the Oscars.
There may be a way to do it and save some money.
2 NEWS Today Anchor Lauren Wood explains what some are calling the Netfilx of theaters.
March 31 Shah Capital Opportunity Fund:
* At $2.15 in cash per ordinary share - SEC filing
* Shah Capital Opportunity - interested only in proposed transaction, and do not intend to sell their shares in any other deal involving Utstarcom Holdings
* Shah Capital along with consortium intend to finance transactions to buyout Utstarcom Holdings through equity capital
* Shah Capital along with consortium say prepared to negotiate and finalize terms of proposed deal for Utstarcom Holdings in definitive transaction documents Source text: (bit.ly/2mV61lN) Further company coverage:
Neymar wasted no time in making an impact on the field for Paris Saint-Germain, scoring on his debut in a 3-0 win at Guingamp on Sunday. The Brazilian world record signing was handed a start by coach Unai Emery for the game in Brittany, two days after international clearance came through for his 222 million-euro […]
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Randolph recorded 18 points (9-18 FG, 0-1 3Pt), 10 rebounds, three steals and one assist across 36 minutes during a 96-82 loss to the Spurs on Monday.
After a struggle in the opening game of the series, Randolph was back to his normal self in Game 2 in the double-double effort. Monday's game also marked a bit of a rarity, as he racked up three steals for the first time since Jan. 8. Randolph received 10 more minutes in Game 2 with the game being more competitive, and will likely see minutes in the mid-30s for the remainder of the series.
More than 200 bodies have been brought to a morgue in Sierra Leone's capital following heavy flooding and mudslides, officials said.
Sinneh Kamara, a coroner technician at the Connaught Hospital mortuary in Freetown, told the national broadcaster that the number of corpses brought in has overwhelmed the facility.
He told the Sierra Leone National Broadcasting Corp that bodies were on the floor of the morgue.
Mr Kamara also called on the health department to deploy more ambulances, saying his mortuary only has four.
Footage on television showed family members digging through mud in a desperate bid to free their loved ones.
Many of the impoverished areas of Sierra Leone's capital are close to sea level and have poor drainage systems, exacerbating flooding during the West African country's rainy season.
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February retail sales increased 0.3 percent seasonally adjusted from January and 4.4 percent year over year as the economy continued to grow, the National Retail Federation said. The numbers exclude automobiles, gasoline stations and restaurants.
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MANCHESTER, England (AP) — The Football Association has started to gather evidence following reports of an incident involving the players and coaching staff of Manchester United and Manchester City near the dressing rooms after the derby match.
The FA has sought observations from both clubs and could also request CCTV footage of the incident, which took place immediately after City's 2-1 win at Old Trafford in the Premier League on Sunday.
A person with knowledge of the situation says about 15 people were involved in a melee around the doorway to the visitors' dressing room, and that City's assistant coach, Mikel Arteta, sustained a cut on his forehead.
The person spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to publicly discuss dressing-room incidents.
This move from the Liberals to reform the jury selection process is incredibly disturbing. The current method where both sides are able to remove a set amount of jurors for no stated reason allows for a fairer jury without politics influencing the selection process. With the new system, lawyers will have to justify selections and be subject to whatever political winds are blowing at the time. The idea that this new reform will give a fairer shake to First Nations is itself racist, since when did the Liberals care what colour your skin was?
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Scott commander praises community partnerships at mayor's prayer breakfast
Belleville Mayor Mark Eckert hosted his annual prayer breakfast at Fischer's Restaurant in Belleville, IL, on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017. It's the restaurant's last day of business in southern Illinois near St. Louis, MO. Althoff Catholic High School choir performed during the event, and Col. Laura L. Lenderman, commander of the 375th Air Mobility Wing at Scott Air Force Base, was the keynoted speaker.
A parliamentary committee has urged the Barr government to retain a key Canberra site for a future convention centre, despite acknowledging the proposal is unlikely to proceed in its current form.
Grand designs for the Australia Forum were unveiled in 2015 , as part of the City to the Lake project.
A 2015 artist's impression of the proposed convention centre, the Australia Forum. Photo: Supplied
But with costs reportedly blowing out to $900 million , Chief Minister Andrew Barr placed the plans on hold in 2017's mid-year budget update, citing a lack of interest from the Commonwealth government.
A Legislative Assembly committee began looking at the demand for a new convention centre last year, as well as the state of the existing Canberra Convention Centre and the level of funding needed to take the project to an investment ready stage.
In a report tabled in the Assembly on Tuesday , the committee recommended stakeholders acknowledge the centre was "unlikely to be constructed in its proposed form".
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CHAMISUL SETS RECORD -- Sales of Hite Jinro’s Chamisul crossed the 1 trillion won ($87 billion) mark last year, the first time for the country’s soju brand. Chamisul was first introduced in the market in 1998. Since its debut, about 1.7 billion bottles have been sold, the company said. (Yonhap)
For The Record A few days ago, the whole country awoke to the extent of rot still continuing in the Nigerian oil industry following a leaked memo from the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu, to President Muhammadu Buhari, accusing the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, Dr. Maikanti […]
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Windhoek — A resident of Otjomuise on Saturday reportedly shot himself after shooting his girlfriend, who is the mother of his children, with the intention to kill.
Basson Willem, 47, shot his 48-year-old girlfriend with his revolver before fleeing the scene.
Namibian police spokesperson Chief Inspector Kaunapawa Shikwambi said that after shooting the mother of his children at around 23h50, Willem returned to his abode located in Banglore Street, 7de Laan, Otjomuise where he committed suicide with his revolver.
The 48-year-old woman survived the shooting and was rushed to Katutura hospital, where she is currently receiving medical attention.
According to neighbours who requested anonymity the couple had been in a long-term relationship and have three children together.
The police are yet to determine what was the motive behind Willem's action to try and kill his girlfriend and committing suicide thereafter.
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St. Louis Fed President James Bullard speaks about the U.S. economy during an interview in New York February 26, 2015. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson
NEW YORK The Federal Reserve could pause interest rate hikes when it begins shedding its bond holdings, a move that would have little effect on financial markets, St. Louis Fed President James Bullard said on Friday.
"It's a possibility that you'd pause on the rate hike and end the reinvestment program," Bullard told reporters, adding the Fed could be ready to put out a plan for shrinking its $4.5 trillion balance sheet by the second half of this year. "I think it would have relatively minor effects on the market yields," he added.
(Reporting by Jonathan Spicer; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
Nyquist faces a telephone hearing with the NHL Wednesday afternoon after high-sticking Minnesota's Jared Spurgeon Sunday. He likely will be suspended.
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One person was killed following a snowmobile collision on an unmaintained road in Alnwick/Haldimand Township, north of Grafton.
The adult male was transported to Northumberland Hills Hospital and was pronounced dead shortly after 7 a.m.
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The Ontario Provincial Police’s technical traffic collision investigators and reconstruction team are investigating the incident.
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This is one of six community hubs in Torfaen, run as part of Age Concern Torfaen's Friends For Life befriending project. These are lunch clubs that also offer activities, such as card and board games, IT classes, arts & crafts, singalongs, knitting groups, pamper days, reading groups, guest speakers, cake decorating and summer trips. People aged 50 and over generally are welcome to attend, including those in the early stages of dementia.
Sri Lanka declared their first innings on 713-9, leading Bangladesh by 200 runs in the first Test at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chittagong on Saturday.
Skipper Dinesh Chandimal called back his batsmen after Taijul Islam dismissed Rangana Herath for 24 in the third over of the final session on the fourth day.
Taijul finished with 4-219 while off-spinner Mehedi Hasan claimed 3-174.
Kusal Mendis top-scored with 196 for Sri Lanka while Dhananjaya de Silva and Roshen Silva made 173 and 109 respectively.
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An arrest warrant has been issued for a woman accused of a stabbing on Devine Street earlier in May, according to the Columbia Police Department.
Jaslyn Fore, 25, will be charged with accessory after the fact to a felony once she is located.
Police accuse Fore of driving two others away from the scene of the stabbing that happened on May 4 following an argument between two men. The victim was stabbed multiple times in the face and head.
The victim was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
If you have any information about this incident, you are urged to contact Crimestoppers by calling 1-888-CRIME SC (888-274-6372) or visiting www.midlandscrimestoppers.com or www.p3tips.com and click on the “submit a tip” tab. Your identity will be kept anonymous, and if your tip leads to an arrest, you could be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000.
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Anne Hathaway and husband buy Connecticut home The couple is spending Thanksgiving weekend on the East Coast shore.
Anne Hathaway gives birth to a baby boy The “Les Misérables” actress and her husband of four years, Adam Shulman, welcomed a son, Jonathan Rosebanks Shulman, on March 24.
Anne Hathaway flaunts baby bump in bikini The actress also shamed the paparazzi in the revealing Instagram shot.
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Charlottesville is now a by-word for political violence. As you've probably heard, the Virginia college town played host to an alt-right rally that descended into violence on Saturday. Both the whi
CASTINE — Historian Henry Cooke will offer a public lecture titled “Soldiers, Sailors and Loyal Citizens All: The Dress of Castine During the British Occupation, 1779-1783” on Friday, Aug. 18, from 7-9 p.m. at the Wilson Museum’s Hutchins Education Center.
When the British Army and Navy arrived in Castine in 1779, they added their unique attire to that of a port town filled with fishermen, shipbuilders and skilled tradespeople, as well as merchants and their genteel ladies.
This lecture will draw upon historical records, period artwork and both original and reproduction garments to illustrate the distinguishing quality and style represented in Castine’s colorful community.
The lecture is free and open to the public.
For more information, call 326-9247 or email [email protected]
American moms and dads work hard to prevent food poisoning at home, but 10 percent say their kids have gotten sick after eating bad food elsewhere.
Ancona, May 30 - Two Albanians got life on appeal Wednesday for cutting the throat of a 17-year-old fellow Albanian in July 2015 for reasons of jealousy. The court upheld the life term for Igli Meta and also sentenced to life Marjo Mema who had got 28 years and four months from the first-instance trial. They were found guilty of murdering Ismaele Lulli from Sant'Angelo in Vado near Pesaro because he had had a relationship with Meta's girlfriend.
MEXICO CITY, March 31 Mexico's finance ministry on Friday said it expects the economy to grow between 1.3-2.3 percent in 2017 and then rebound to an expansion of 2.0-3.0 percent in 2018.
The finance ministry said it saw annual inflation ending 2017 at 4.9 percent, above the central bank's target range, before subsiding to 3.0 percent by year-end 2018.
It projected a fiscal deficit of 2.4 of projected gross domestic product this year and a deficit of 2.0 percent for 2018. (Reporting by Anthony Esposito)
OSHAWA, Ont. — Ontario's police watchdog is investigating after a 26-year-old man was injured in a traffic collision in Oshawa.
The Special Investigations Unit says Durham regional police tried to stop a vehicle around 1 a.m. Wednesday.
They say the vehicle ran into a tree, seriously injuring the driver.
The SIU says they have assigned forensic investigators and a collision reconstruction specialist to the case.
A woman was arrested and charged late Wednesday in connection with the shooting death of a Tennessee sheriff’s deputy as the manhunt for the alleged gunman continued, officials said.
The suspect, identified as Erika Castro-Miles, 38, of Dickson, Tenn., was charged with first-degree murder in the death of Sgt. Daniel Baker, special agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said.
Castro-Miles was detained early in the investigation at the Dickson County Jail, where she remains.
Steven Wiggins was identified as the suspect in the ongoing manhunt. Officials offered an initial reward of $7,500 for information leading to the suspect’s capture, but later increased it to $12,500.
June has been an exceptional month so far for area residents, officials and organizations that have been tackling tough issues and waging years-long battles with powerful entities and formidable opponents over causes that impact thousands of people in Ventura County. First, on June 2, a Ventura County Superior Court Judge ruled that Golden State Water Company was on the hook for repairing the Ojai Playhouse movie theater after a water pipe burst and flooded it in 2014, forcing the theater to shut down.
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Sirius XM’s Busted Open Radio posted the following audio of Bubba Ray Dudley asking Edge and Christian to induct The Dudley Boyz into the WWE Hall of Fame.
Edge accepted the invite for himself and Christian. Bubba also noted he would also like Matt and Jeff Hardy to be involved in the induction.
WWE holds their 2018 Hall of Fame ceremony on Friday, April 6th in New Orleans, Louisiana at the Smoothie King Center. Bill Goldberg will headline the class.
Johnson & Johnson’s stock shed 1% in premarket trade Tuesday, after the drug and consumer products giant reported first-quarter profit that beat expectations but sales that missed. Net earnings came to $4.42 billion, or $1.61 a share, compared with $4.46 billion, or $1.59 a share, in the same period a year ago. Excluding non-recurring items, adjusted earnings per share were $1.83, above the FactSet consensus of $1.77. Revenue rose to $17.77 billion from $17.48 billion, below the FactSet consensus of $18.02 billion, as a slight beat in medical device revenue was offset by misses in consumer and pharmaceutical sales. The company raised its 2017 adjusted EPS outlook to $7.00 to $7.15 from $6.93 to $7.08, and its revenue guidance to $75.4 billion to $76.1 billion from $74.1 billion to $74.8 billion. The stock has rallied 9.1% year to date through Monday, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average has gained 4.4%.
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Nike announces late last year that it would no longer be supplying its sponsored tour players with clubs and balls. They would be getting out of that side of the business altogether, focusing instead on its core business — apparel.
But while Nike’s current stable of pros go in search of new equipment — No Laying Up reported that Rory McIlroy, most recently, is on the verge of employing the use of some Callaway clubs — the company brought in the new year by welcoming World No 1 Jason Day onto its staff.
Google is expanding its policies on autocomplete predictions to prevent even more types of queries from showing up.
The expanded policies, rolling out in the coming weeks, will cover the following types of query predictions:
Predictions that are reasonably perceived as hateful or prejudiced toward individuals or groups.
Predictions which seem to advocate, glorify or trivialize violence and atrocities, or which disparage victims.
Google notes that the above types of predictions may be retained if there’s a clear “attribution of source” indicated — such as song lyrics or book titles.
In addition, Google’s existing policies for autocomplete cover hateful predictions against:
PARIS Medical charity Medicins Sans Frontieres said on Wednesday eight people it treated following a suspected chemical attack in northern Syria had symptoms consistent with nerve agents like Sarin.
"Among the victims of the attack on the town of Khan Sheikhoun who were transferred to the Bab al-Hawa hospital ... near the Turkish border, MSF saw eight patients with symptoms - dilated pupils, muscle spasms, involuntary defection - consistent with exposure to neuro-toxic agents such as Sarin," the group said in a statement.
MSF, which has teams at the hospital, said it had provided antidotes and protective equipment for personnel on site.
"The MSF team also accessed other hospitals treating victims and noted a strong smell of chlorine, suggesting they had been exposed to this toxic agent," MSF said.
(Reporting by John Irish; Editing by Leigh Thomas)
Hundreds of quakes have rattled the Big Island in recent weeks. (Image: USGS)
A 4.5-magnitude quake rattled the Big Island on Wednesday, US Geological Survey officials said.
The tremor, which struck about 10:57 a.m. was not strong enough to generate a tsunami, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said.
The earthquake was located about 4.5 kilometers west-southwest of Volcano at a depth of 1.2 kilometers.
Hundreds of quakes have rattled the Big Island amid Kilauea volcano's ongoing eruptions.
This story will be updated.
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Host Neil deGrasse Tyson brings together celebrities, scientists and comedians to explore a variety of cosmic topics and collide pop culture with science in a way that late-night television has never seen before. Weekly topics range from popular science fiction, space travel, extraterrestrial life, the Big Bang, to the future of Earth and the environment. Tyson is an astrophysicist with a gifted ability to connect with everyone, inspiring us all to to “keep looking up."
Aberdeen Standard Investments has joined forces with European buyout firm 21 Partners to set up a €1bn private equity fund, FN's sister publication Private Equity News reports.
The joint venture, which will launch later this year, will buy non-controlling stakes in European companies and will be able to hold investments for up to 15 years, Aberdeen said. Buyout firms typically prefer to own companies outright and look to sell their investments within 10 years.
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Jacob Rees-Mogg on Number 10’s customs partnership:
“It’s completely cretinous… it’s a betrayal of good sense, I cannot understand why government is faffing around with this system. I’m on the same side as Mr Barnier on this, god bless him.”
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Attorney general says the charges are a turning point in the investigation into water contamination in Flint, after the death of 85-year-old Robert Skidmore Guardian investigation: at least 33 US cities used water testing ‘cheats’ over lead concernsFive Michigan officials, including the head of the state health department, have been charged with involuntary manslaughter in connection with the crisis over lead poisoning in drinking water in Flint. The charges are related to the death of 85-year-old Robert Skidmore, one of a dozen Flint residents who contracted Legionnaires’ disease and died after the city’s water source was changed to save money. Continue reading...
PITTSBURGH — A Vietnam War veteran in Pennsylvania has finally received medals for his service after 45 years of waiting.
The Tribune-Review reports (http://bit.ly/2hZa2E1 ) 67-year-old Francis McKenna was presented with the National Defence Service Medal, the Air Force Good Conduct Medal, the Air Force Longevity Service Award, Vietnam Service Medal and Vietnam Gallantry during a ceremony Friday in Tarentum, about 20 miles northeast of Pittsburgh.
McKenna joined the Air Force in 1969. While he participated in campaigns in Thailand, Laos and Cambodia, many of his missions were classified, leaving little proof he actually served.
McKenna eventually enlisted the help of veteran's representatives Curt Hetrick and Greg Heinle. Hetrick says it took three years of searching through military records to find a single line saying "assigned to duty in Thailand."
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It's time for the 2017 "Pray NC Pray" Thursday prayer services. Morning service will begin on Thursday, July 13, at 7:20 a.m. and the evening service will begin the same day at 5:45 p.m. on the lawn of the historic Randolph County Courthouse, 145 Worth St., Asheboro.
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A long period of snowfall that will dump up to 15 to 25 cm of snow is expected for the Cariboo.
Environment Canada issued a snowfall warning Friday afternoon for Williams Lake and Quesnel.
The first system according to Environment Canada brought 5 to 10 cm of snow across the eastern Central Interior with 10 to 20 cm across the BC Peace today.
“Another impulse will spread moisture over the dome of arctic air through this evening and snow will intensify,” it states.
“This system is expected to give the heaviest snow over the Yellowhead and Eastern parts of the Cariboo region with a further 10 to 15 cm.”
Motorists are reminded that visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow and that surfaces including highways, roads, walkways, and parking lots may become difficult to navigate.
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The helium deposits in Tanzania were confirmed after scientists in the University of Oxford's Department of Earth Sciences developed a new theory for helium production inside the Earth's crust.
Helium forms very slowly on Earth inside ancient rocks, caused by the radioactive decay of heavier elements like uranium. The scientist think that volcanic heat can liberate the helium from the rocks where it forms and trap the gas in underground pockets.
In volcanic areas like Tanzania's Rift Valley, the trapped helium can seep through weaknesses in the crust and bubble up through hot springs, like the one in this photo.
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Mississippi pushes abortion ban at 15 weeks, earliest in US
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Mississippi lawmakers are pushing ahead with a bill that could make the state the first to ban most abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy, setting up a possible court challenge.
Mississippi already bans most abortions after 20 weeks. It's tied with North Carolina for the nation's earliest ban.
Members of the Republican-controlled House on Friday passed House Bill 1510 , which would allow exceptions if a woman's life is endangered or a fetus has a severe abnormality. The bill goes to the Senate.
House Judiciary B Committee Chairman Andy Gipson says Mississippi wants to prevent women from being adversely affected by abortion.
Felicia Brown-Williams, state director for Planned Parenthood Advocates Southeast, calls the proposal unconstitutional, saying the U.S. Supreme Court won't allow bans before a fetus can live outside the womb.
IED recovered
KALAYA: The security forces on Wednesday foiled a terror bid and recovered and defused a bomb planted on a roadside in central parts of Orakzai Agency, official sources said.
They said the militants had planted an improvised explosive device (IED) on a roadside in Chinin Killay area to target the security forces.
HAMDEN, Conn. (WTNH) — One person is recovering from injuries after being shot on Warner Street in Hamden Sunday night.
A 27-year-old man was standing in a parking lot at 35 Warner Street when he heard gunshots, ran and then realized he was shot, according to Hamden Police.
Hamden Fire Rescue personnel treated the man’s non-life threatening injuries and then he was transported to a hospital for further treatment.
Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact the Hamden Police Department’s Major Crime Unit at (203) 230-4040.
CAPE TOWN, South Africa " Scoreboard Monday at stumps on Day 1 of the second cricket test between South Africa and Sri Lanka at Newlands:
Stephen Cook c Mendis b Lakmal 0
Dean Elgar c Mendis b Lakmal 129
Hashim Amla b Kumara 29
JP Duminy c Mendis b Kumara 0
Faf du Plessis c Mathews b Herath 38
Temba Bavuma c Tharanga b Kumara 10
Quinton de Kock not out 68
Kyle Abbott not out 16
Extras: (2lb, 4w, 1nb) 7
TOTAL: (for 6 wkts) 297
Overs: 90.
Fall of wickets: 1-0, 2-66, 3-66, 4-142, 5-169, 6-272.
Still to bat: Vernon Philander, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada.
Bowling: Suranga Lakmal 21-3-69-2, Nuwan Pradeep 15.4-3-46-0, Angelo Mathews 14-3-30-0, Lahiru Kumara 17-1-86-3, Rangana Herath 14.2-3-34-1, Dhananjaya de Silva 8-0-30-0.
Toss: Sri Lanka.
Umpires: Aleem Dar, Pakistan, and Rod Tucker, Australia.
TV Umpire: Bruce Oxenford, Australia.
Match Referee: David Boon, Australia.
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A 35-year-old man was arrested in Patra on Monday while police are looking for another two suspects on charges they were growing 750 cannabis trees in a remote area. Police said they found the plantation after hiking for five kilometers through forestland in Aigialeia.
Upon seeing the police approach, the 35-year-old tried to escape by running into the forest, but was caught after a chase. Police said the suspect and his two accessories – both Albanian nationals – had built a makeshift shelter on the plantation, and that they used a 200-meter-long hose connected to a nearby well in order to irrigate the trees.
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Chase Utley was announced as a pinch-hitter for Brandon Morrow, so Arizona Manager Torey Lovullo replace David Hernandez with Andrew Chafin. So Dave Roberts replaced Utley with Austin Barnes.
After all that maneuvering, Barnes singled to right.
And that's it for Chafin. Nice outing. Jimmie Sherfy will now be pitching.
Chris Taylor grounded to first, Barnes advancing to second.
Corey Seager triple down the right-field line, scoring Barnes.
Justin Turner singled through the drawn-in infield, scoring Seager. Turner has five RBIs in this game, tying a postseason record held by Pedro Guerrero and Davey Lopes.
Cody Bellinger struck out.
Yasiel Puig flied to left.
The Northeast Indiana Regional Development Authority on Tuesday approved nearly $7 million in funding for redevelopment of The Landing and $1 million to renovate Quimby Village's Clyde Theatre.
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The Align Amarillo Economic Development Strategic Plan will be a topic of discussion at this Tuesday's City Council meeting.
The plan will be considered for adoption during the meeting, and you have an opportunity to comment before action is taken during the public hearing.
Avalanche Consulting and Community Development Strategies recently finalized the draft strategic plan and executive summary which can be found here.
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As the potential for heavy rains and isolated flooding increases, Thomas County emergency services have began planning for a worse case scenario.
Ellen had a young fan on her show that is known for his passion singing skills. The fan ended up bringing a cute homemade Valentine’s Day card and decided to sing one of Ed Sheeran’s hit love songs to her, “Thinking Out Loud”.
Once he started singing, Ed surprised the little guy by coming out behind him on stage and just watched his performance.
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PARIS, France, May 30 – French football “needs” Neymar, according to the country’s federation president Noel Le Graet, who said the Brazilian star “must stay” at Paris Saint-Germain.
“We need this image, he’s a fantastic footballer,” Le Graet told AFP Wednesday.
“He’s on a five-year contract. He must stay. PSG shows that it can attract the big stars.”
Neymar became the world’s most expensive footballer after his transfer to PSG last August from Barcelona for a whopping fee of 222 million euros.
He won the French player of the year prize this season despite a foot injury meaning he has not featured for the Parisian club since the end of February.
There has been constant speculation that the 26-year-old’s stay in the French capital could be a short one, with Real Madrid linked to a move for the Brazilian.
PSG president Nasser al-Khelaifi has insisted, however, that he was “2,000 percent” sure Neymar would play at PSG next season, something the player himself has yet to confirm.
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Prince talks to Lily about his dad. Yasmine harasses Cindy about her stalker drama for an article in the school newspaper. Later, Cindy is panicked when she gets a creepy phone call.
Philip Resnick, a UBC professor emeritus in the department of political science, wrote an op-ed for the Vancouver Sun about the changes in B.C. politics.
He wrote that “the traditional mould of B.C. politics, based on a coalition of the centre-right, may have been broken and a new era in provincial politics may have begun.”
That’s the public message President Trump needs to send immediately to his predecessor to thank him for low unemployment and record stock market performance during Trump’s first seven months in the White House. Instead, Trump is busy boasting about a “Trump Bump.”
Despite winning its last home series of the season, Auburn softball dropped slightly in the polls.
After taking two of three games from Arkansas, Auburn (38-11, 11-9 SEC) dropped to No. 12 in the USA Today/NFCA Division I coaches poll and No. 15 in the ESPN.com/USA Softball poll this week, down one and two spots, respectively, from last week. The Tigers received 437 points in the coaches poll and 244 points in the USA Softball poll, down from 449 and 256 last week, respectively.
Auburn, which is No. 14 in the NCAA RPI this week, wraps up its SEC slate at No. 11/12 Texas A&M beginning Friday (6:30 p.m., SEC Network+).
James Crepea is an Auburn beat reporter for Alabama Media Group. Follow him on Twitter @JamesCrepea.
Bad news for Panthers fans as Dallin Watene-Zelezniak is ruled out for the start of the season.
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The Kiwi international suffered a meniscus tear in training on Tuesday and is set to watch the first couple of rounds from the sideline.
Pre-season trial games continue with the Panthers taking on the Eels later this week but obviously they will be without DWZ and Josh Mansour, who is still recovering from his knee injury.
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Panthers coach Anthony Griffin confirmed he would have surgery on Friday and hopefully return to face the Roosters in round three.
Decades ago, Richard Nixon employed what he called the “madman theory” of negotiations. He let adversaries think he was unpredictable, and maybe a little unstable. He told his chief of staff he wanted the North Vietnamese to think he’d do anything to end the war.
That idea is being raised again now as North Korea talks about attacking Guam – not because of its dictator, Kim Jong-un, who may be an actual madman, but because U.S. President Donald Trump is threatening Pyongyang with “fire and fury.” Is Mr. Trump using Nixon’s tactic?
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Rethinking Public Institutions in India Devesh Kapur, Pratap Bhanu Mehta, Milan Vaishnav (Eds) Oxford University Press 548 pages; Rs 995 Public institutional reform has a stale air about it. There are plenty of options but little action. The sombre packaging of this book adds to this gloom. Possibly, the “monkish”, value-for-money branding is a consciously adopted tactic, setting it apart from the current trend favouring glitz and hype. The authors appear to be flinging a dare — that in their case substance needs no gloss. They are right. The ...
Diaz struck out one in a perfect ninth inning against the Angels on Tuesday to earn his 33rd save of the season.
The 24-year-old is now 33-for-36 in save chances -- Diaz has eight more saves than anyone else in baseball -- and he's allowed just three runs since the end of May. It's not out of the question that Diaz could become just the second pitcher ever to reach 60 saves in a season.
Real Madrid star Gareth Bale could join Manchester United this summer
Real Madrid forward Bale is again being linked with a move to Manchester United amid uncertainty over his Bernabeu future.
The Wales international has endured a difficult campaign, scoring 21 goals from 39 appearances with injuries plaguing him again.
As a result, United appear set to test Real Madrid’s resolve with Jose Mourinho understood to be desperate to sign the 28-year-old.
And the Manchester Evening News say United may offer the wing wizard the No 10 shirt.
For years, that number was worn by Wayne Rooney.
A bit of a quiet month compared to last, but that there 360 racing game might be better than you expect.
No, really. Sonic & Sega All-Star Racing Transformed is a fantastic mascot racer, especially if you're equipped to play split-screen. The other 360 inclusion, Lego Indiana Jones 2, isn't a bad couch multiplayer title, either. You can jump into both when they join the lineup next month.
You're likely more interested in the XBO titles, however, and here we have Assassin's Creed Chronicles: Russia, which is fine so long as you're not expecting a full, traditional Creed experience,and, uh... the 'gold bundle' of Smite. This is a game that is free-to-play at its core, so we suppose this gives you a more premium experience akin to pumping a whole bunch of cash into the title.
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Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens has rappelled into a bull-riding event, crawled through dirt in a SWAT obstacle course and entered a burning building with firefighters during his first few months in office. The 43-year-old Republican revels in the physical feats, posting videos on Facebook and using the workouts to help stay fit while keeping a demanding schedule. Some Missouri voters say it’s cool to have such an active governor while others aren’t impressed with his efforts to project a macho image. The new governor told The Associated Press after climbing a rock wall to promote a new veterans initiative that he wants Missouri residents to know he’s having fun while trying to improve life in the state.
BROKEN ARROW, Okla. – An Oklahoma teenager is fighting for his life following a car accident in Broken Arrow.
According to FOX 23, Mathew Montgomery was rear-ended on Wednesday on the Broken Arrow Expressway. The force of the crash sent Montgomery’s vehicle into the car in front of him.
Police say at least four cars were involved in the crash, which backed up traffic for miles.
Montgomery’s parents say a doctor actually stopped to help stabilize Mathew at the scene of the crash before paramedics arrived.
Once officers and paramedics arrived at the scene, police had a hard time contacting family members since Mathew had a lock on his cell phone.
Fortunately, Mathew’s father called his cell phone at that moment.
“He actually called my son’s cell phone and the officer answered the phone and told him that [Mathew had] been in an accident and was in serious condition and headed to St. Francis,” Jennifer Montgomery said.
Montgomery was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he is in a coma.
Baghdad, Jan 2 French President Francois Hollande arrived in Baghdad today to meet the French forces helping Iraq in the fight against the Islamic State (IS) group and to hold talks with top officials.
Hollande, who was travelling with French Defence Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian, had already visited in 2014 and remains the most prominent head of state to come to Iraq since the launch two and half years ago of a US-led coalition against the jihadists.
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China and Pakistan are still investigating in the kidnapping of two Chinese who were abducted from Quetta in the southwestern province of Balochistan last month. They may have been killed after Islamic State militants claimed to have "executed" them last week.
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Congrats Ashton Kutcher for being the first recipient of CelebTweets.com’s “Foot in Mouth” Award!
June 30, 1975: A few days after her divorce was finalized to Sonny Bono, Cher marries rock star Gregg Allman. She then filed for divorce from him nine days later.
EVERETT, Wash. (AP)  Boeing will issue hundreds of layoff notices to engineers in Washington state this week.
The Daily Herald reported Monday (https://goo.gl/BWosp) that a memo from the company's vice president of engineering for Boeing Commercial Airplanes John Hamilton says the cuts are necessary to stay competitive.
Hamilton also said in the memo that more cuts in engineering could come later this year.
In just over the past year, Boeing Commercial Airplanes reduced its workforce by more than 9,000, mainly through buyouts and retirements.
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At the end of March, the division employed nearly 74,200 people, down from over 83,000 at the end of 2015.
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University of Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh stopped by the Bay City Western gymnasium, and the Warriors came out on the short end, 60-42 against Flint Carman-Ainworth, they did “play our best game of the year,” Western coach Scott Kieser said.
Amy Robach frontrunner to replace Elizabeth Vargas on '20/20' Vargas officially steps down in May from her role as anchor on ABC News’ “20/20.”
Elizabeth Vargas is leaving ABC News The longtime anchor will take her final bow in May 2018.
Once the storm passed, they saw the extent of the damage... -- Two Georgia inmates are armed and on the run after one of them shot and killed two Georgia State Correctional Officers, officials said.Two state prisoners overpow... -- A massive fire engulfed a residential high-rise building in London on Wednesday, leaving scores injured and at least six people dead.The London Fire Brigade dispat... This is day 3 of the Kansas Wheat Harvest Reports, brought to you by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers and the Kansas Grain and Feed Association... Lincoln - The Nebraska baseball team saw one member of its most recent signing class get drafted on Tuesday, as Des Moines, Iowa, native John Swanda was taken in the fourth ... -- The Golden State Warriors said they have not yet made a decision whether to visit the White House to celebrate their 2017 NBA Championship ... (more)
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BRASILIA: At least 50 people have been killed in a bloody prison riot in the Amazon jungle city of Manaus, a Brazilian security official told the Globo TV network on Monday.
Sergio Fontes, the head of security for Amazonas state, told Globo he fears that more dead will be found as authorities get a clearer idea of the extent of the rebellion that began late on Sunday, sparked by a fight between rival drug gangs.
International watchdog groups sharply criticise Brazil for its prison system, where overcrowding is the norm and deadly riots routinely break out.
(Reporting by Alonso Soto; Editing by Daniel Flynn)
Two Chester County men hit the Super Bowl jackpot!Dave Lear and Jeff Michinok entered a contest on WarriorRising.org. The non-profit helps veterans get their own businesses up and running.This trip for Dave and Jeff is all-expenses paid - airfare, lodging, VIP parties and, of course, tickets to the game.It almost sounded too good to be true!Dave and Jeff both predict a win Sunday and they did an Eagles chant at the Mall of America for good luck.------
We walk to give EVERY BABY a fighting chance. Thank you to all of our walkers, donors and volunteers who have accepted the challenge to help fight premature birth, birth defects and infant loss. We cannot achieve our mission each of you!
The 2017 Greater Kansas City March for Babies will highlight the strength of families affected by premature birth, birth defects and the loss of a child, celebrate the strides we’ve made towards accomplishing our mission, and applaud the fundraising efforts of our donors.
On Sunday, May 7, more than 8,000 individuals will come together in the Power & Light District to support the March of Dimes. Our goal is to raise a total of $600,000 for a healthier for all babies.
Festival area and registration opens at 8:00am | Opening ceremony begins at 10:00am with the 2+ mile walk immediately following.
Parking is available in various downtown parking garages: the Power & Light District garage entering from 13th between Grand and Walnut and the H&R Block building garage.
NEW YORK (AP) - Debra Messing will be honored May 6 at the GLAAD Media Awards as a champion against discrimination.
The media LGBTQ advocacy organization announced Monday it will give the "Will & Grace" actress the Excellence in Media award at its 28th annual ceremony, to be hosted by Ross Mathews. Previous winners include Robert De Niro, Russell Simmons, Glenn Close and Diane Sawyer.
Messing, a longtime ally to the LGBTQ community, won an Emmy in 2003 for her "Will & Grace" character Grace Adler. The NBC show was instrumental in changing hearts and minds of countless Americans as among the first on prime-time network television to feature out gay lead characters.
It ran for eight seasons and will soon return to NBC.
ARLINGTON, Va. — The Washington Capitals have acquired forward Tyler Graovac from the Minnesota Wild for a 2018 fifth-round pick.
Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan announced the trade Wednesday night. The deal gives Washington a second forward under contract for next season to satisfy the minimum exposure requirements for the upcoming Vegas Golden Knights expansion draft.
Because they have Graovac, the Capitals can protect centre Lars Eller.
Graovac has one year left on his contract at a salary-cap hit of $625,000. He played 52 games for Minnesota last season, scoring two goals and adding two assists.
In addition to helping with the expansion draft, the 24-year-old could be a fit on cap-strapped Washington's roster next season.
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Florida used big plays to finish the season on a high note, beating Iowa 30-3 at the Outback Bowl in Tampa.
The Gators got an 85-yard catch-and-run touchdown from Mark Thompson just before halftime and then put the game away with a 58-yard interception return for touchdown by Chauncey Gardner.
In between, Florida's defense stifled the Iowa attack, holding the Hawkeyes to just 226 total yards and stopping them on a crucial fourth-and-goal from the one-yard-line early in the second quarter.
The Gators also picked off Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard three times in the second half.
The win snapped a two-game losing streak for the Gators and gives Florida a 9-4 record on the season.
Austin Allenby threw for two touchdowns and 222 yards and Jordan Scarlett finished with 94 yards rushing as the Gators only earned 11 first downs in the game.
PHOENIX (AP)  APNewsBreak: Man who sold ammunition to Las Vegas shooter charged with manufacturing armor-piercing bullets.
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Former All Whites striker Chris Killen will be sentenced today for sexual assault.
Killen will appear in the crown court in Manchester, having confessed to the assault after initially pleading not guilty.
Killen was in a stupefied state from alcohol when he committed the attack on a young woman as she slept.
The judge said during the hearing that all sentencing options will remain open to the court.
Oladipo recorded 14 points (6-12 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five assists, two rebounds, two steals and a blocked shot across 23 minutes in Friday's 106-102 win over the Cavaliers.
Oladipo may finally find a home with the Pacers, the third team he's played for in his NBA career, It was a tough job playing in the long shadow of Russell Westbrook last season, but it appears he's in position to have a career year in Indianapolis. HE shot 50 percent from the floor on Friday and put up a balanced stat line to help the Pacers to victory, and it will be no surprise to see that trend continue if he keeps his role as the starting shooting guard. Oladipo should emerge as a popular sleeper pick in most fantasy drafts.
West Ham manager Slaven Bilic says the referee killed the game early by showing Sofiane Feghouli a red card inside 15 minutes during their 2-0 defeat at home by Manchester United.
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Baku. 24 July. REPORT.AZ/ "Russia has the right to change location of the armed forces in its territory according to certain goals and objectives".
Report informs citing RIA Novosti, Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said commenting on the statement on strengthening Russia's troops on the Ukrainian border.
"It would be better to address this question to officials from the Defense Ministry", the Kremlin spokesman said.
Earlier, the Headquarters of the Ukrainian Armed Forces stated that Russia had strengthened military presence on the border with Ukraine with three motorized divisions. Chief of General Staff Viktor Muzhenko said that the Russian divisions are intended for fast attacks.
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Every day President Trump refuses to admit his wiretap allegations are false further damages his credibility. — Kamala Harris (@SenKamalaHarris) March 20, 2017
LOL. Damages whose credibility, Sen. Harris?
Harris won’t let something as trivial as reality remove her from a constant state of denial and deflection on behalf of Hillary and the Dems.
Would you like some salt and pepper with your crow @SenKamalaHarris ? https://t.co/hkIu1nbwO6 — Lauri Cooper (@ladyruger357) February 3, 2018
How's this tweet aging for you, Senator? Is there anything about this tweet you'd like to recant? If Obama’s weaponized intelligence apparatus went after his party's political opponents in 2016, what else did his LAWLESS administration do, Senator? Do even care about the truth? https://t.co/NE1pCHdxje — Matthew Cresanto (@Rodeo711) February 3, 2018
She doesn’t appear to.
SHERIDAN — The annual Relay for Life event will take place Saturday at Whitney Commons in Sheridan.
The event is a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. This event is free and open to the public.
Celebrate survivors, remember those lost and those fighting the fight against cancer. Dinner for survivors and their caregivers will begin at 5 p.m. with opening ceremonies beginning at 6 p.m.
The evening will also include a luminaria ceremony and closing ceremony. The event will wrap up late Saturday night.
Registration is not required to attend, but if you want to create a team or help fundraise, you can register at www.relayforlife.org/sheridanwy.
Get the popcorn ready! Newsies has officially hit the big screen. Broadway.com got in on the action during the film's premiere. Take a peek at our pics of Jeremy Jordan, Kara Lindsay, Andrew Keenan-Bolger and more, and be sure to catch Newsies in select theaters through February 22!
The new president of Portland State University took a tour of the Rose City during his first day on the job.
PSU students escorted Rahmat Shoureshi around Portland to give him a taste of the city Monday.
That included a trip to the PSU bookstore and a ride on a MAX train.
“I find PSU to be so intertwined to the city of Portland and to see so many of our graduates staying in the area and basically helping the economy of Portland and Oregon, this is so exciting, because that means we can do a lot together,” Shoureshi said Monday.
Shoureshi was named the university’s new president in May. He replaced Wim Wiewel, who had been president since 2008, but announced his intention to step away from the job last summer.
Shoureshi is the ninth president in school history. He previously served as interim president of the New York Institute of Technology.
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LINCOLN COUNTY, Mo. – Lincoln County prosecutors charged an Elsberry man with homicide after the man confessed to killing his father.
Brandon Spies, 23, went to Elsberry Police Department on Saturday night and banged on the door. He told them he had stabbed his father in the neck during an argument. Police said he told the officer that answered the door, “I murdered my father.”
Detectives searched the home on the 700 block of Lincoln Street and found a bloody knife in the house and the victim, 53-year-old Richard Spies, in the basement.
Spies was charged with second-degree murder and armed criminal action. He’s being held at the Lincoln County Jail under a $500,000 cash-only bond.
March 30 Mondo TV SpA:
* Maxdome GmbH acquires license for the on-line exploitation in certain German-speaking territories of series Sissi, the young empress
* The license shall have a 2 years duration starting from the first free-to-air broadcast in any above territory, or no later than Dec. 31 (Dec. 31, 2018 for the second season) and provides for the right to on-line diffusion in German in the assigned territory Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
Miami-Dade Police Department and Fire Rescue holds a press briefing about the pedestrian bridge that collapsed and killed several people at Florida International University.
Dozens of people have been injured after an earthquake hit south-eastern Turkey, officials said.
The earthquake struck the village of Samsat in the province of Adiyaman early Tuesday. The US Geological Survey said the quake had a magnitude of 5.2 at 10km deep.
Emergency services search the rubble of houses destroyed overnight by an earthquake in Samsat, southeastern Turkey. Picture: Mahir Alan/Depo Photos via AP
Turkey's health minister said of those injured, 35 were still receiving treatment, according to the official Anadolu news agency.
The regional governor said the injuries were caused as people fled their homes in panic.
Anadolu quoted victim Zeynep Berk whose house collapsed on her and four others.
Neighbours rescued the family and attempts to recover their 150 animals continue.
The quake was felt in neighbouring provinces, while Turkey's earthquake monitoring centre recorded at least 13 aftershocks.
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St. Francis High School in Wheaton is forfeiting its football game tonight against Chicago Hope Academy because of safety concerns. The move comes after Hope’s game last week against Providence Catholic was interrupted by gunfire. That game was played at Altgeld Park on Chicago’s West Side. St. Francis President Tom Bednar said the shooting and a lack of other venues convinced the school to keep its team home.
Police are investigating a robbery at a downtown Owen Sound convenience store on Sunday.
At About 7 p.m., Owen Sound Police Service was dispatched to Central Variety in the 300 block of 8th St. E. for a robbery in progress.
The lone male fled the scene before police arrived and could not be located. Nobody was injured during the incident and police continue to investigate, it said in a news release.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Owen Sound police at 519-376-1234 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Kero (undisclosed) missed Friday's practice and is considered questionable for Saturday's game against the Blue Jackets, Mark Lazerus of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
The 25-year-old forward's injury isn't believed to be serious, but if he's unable to go Saturday, Tommy Wingels will center Chicago's fourth line against Columbus. The Blackhawks should release another update on Kero's status prior to puck drop Saturday evening.
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Children and their families engaged in some fall fun Thursday at the 17th annual SEFCU Carnival at Unity House’s A Child’s Place in Troy. Children in the daycare and preschool programs at the Unity Sunshine Program, were invited to enjoy bounce houses, pony rides and a petting zoo and have their faces painted at the yearly carnival, an event the youngsters look forward to each year. A Child’s Place at Unity House is a large comprehensive childcare program where children of all abilities grow and learn together. The program offers early childhood education, as well as special education services for children with developmental delays, at 435 4th St. For more information on A Child’s Place at Unity House, visit http://achildsplace.unityhouseny.org. For a photo gallery from the carnival, visit www.troyrecord.com.
JIMMIE LEE ROGERS, JR. … Killed November 18th JULIAN WILLIAM BIRD … Charged with first-degree murder Winter Haven Police have arrested a man in connection with a robbery gone bad that took place on November 18th. The man has also been charged with a murder in another city. According…
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DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - A lawsuit claims Iowa's new voter identification law violates the state constitution.
Priorities USA Foundation says the lawsuit was filed Wednesday in Polk County District Court in Des Moines. The national group, which is covering legal costs, provided a copy of the lawsuit.
It's the first legal challenge against the new ID requirement and its provisions. Parts of the law will be in effect for Iowa's upcoming June 5 primary, though a requirement to show ID to cast a regular ballot won't be in place until 2019.
The lawsuit's plaintiffs are the League of United Latin American Citizens of Iowa and an Iowa State University student.
Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate is named as a defendant in the suit. His office did not respond to a request for comment.
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Yemen's rebels say airstrike by Saudi-led coalition has killed the head of their presidential council
March 29 A-Jin Industry Co Ltd :
* Says all of its 4th series unregistered and unsecured private convertible bonds have been subscribed on March 29
* Says it has raised 24.5 billion won in total
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Former Ascension deputy arrested for battery
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ASCENSION – A former Ascension Parish Sheriff's deputy was arrested for simple battery on Tuesday afternoon.
The Gonzales Police Department reported the arrest of 34-year-old James Atkins, II for one count of simple battery.
The arrest is a result of an investigation following a report taken by Gonzales Patrol Officer on Feb. 8. Officers responded to a disturbance call made by Atkins at his home on Janice Avenue.
One of the individuals involved in the altercation, who left before officers' arrival, contacted the department with additional information that led to Atkins' arrest.
Atkins voluntarily surrendered to the Gonzales Police Department. He was booked into the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office.
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) – The French retailer giant Carrefour has removed dog meat products from two of its supermarket chains in China.
Carrefour announced the measures following outcry from the animal rights group, Animal Asia.
The group claims to has been asking the chain to remove dog meat products from its shelves since 2012.
Although the company had given its word to do so, but an inspection by the group found two of its branches in the eastern city of Xuzhou still featured dog meat products.
These items included "Fankuai turtle-juiced dog meat," selling for 136 yuan ($20), as well as smaller packages of dried dog meat selling for 25.60 yuan.
As many as 10 million dogs are killed every year for the purpose of consumption in China, according to the Humane Society International.
Even though dog meat consumption is not illegal in China, animal rights groups have sought to stop its sale at the controversial annual Yunlin dog meat festival in the southwestern town of Yulin in Guangxi Province.
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - One person was injured in an officer-involved crash Tuesday night on Atlantic Boulevard, the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office said.
The crash happened about 9:45 p.m. at Spring Forest Avenue.
Police said one person in a white car was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The officer in the JSO sport utility vehicle was reportedly OK.
The Sheriff's Office continues to investigate.
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Feb 14 Merus Labs International Inc -
* Gross basis revenue of $30.9 million in fiscal q1 2017
* Adjusted ebitda of $10.8 million in fiscal q1 2017
* Reports fiscal q1 2017 results
* Continues to expect sintrom related product cost savings during 2017 of about half of full annualized potential of $8 million
* Continues to expect sintrom related product cost savings during fiscal 2017
* Says reiterates that fiscal 2017 adjusted ebitda is expected to be in range of $44 to $48 million
* Says fiscal q4 2017 adjusted ebitda is expected to be approximately 25% higher than q1 of fiscal 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Cape Town's "coolest girl" Tony Gum has been awarded the prestigious 2017 Miami Beach Pulse Prize for her "Ode to She" photographic exhibition, currently on display at Pulse Art Fair in Miami, Florida in the U.S.
Twenty-two-year-old Gum's self-portraits reflect on her experiences as a Xhosa woman and, according to the fair, "explore what it means to be a woman in the contemporary world."
Congratulations to @tony_gum, winner of the Miami Beach 2017 PULSE Prize! Visit #PULSEMiamiBeach17 today and tomorrow to see her beautiful photographs that explore what it means to be a woman in the contemporary world. @christophermoller_gallery A post shared by PULSE Contemporary Art Fair (@pulseartfair) on Dec 9, 2017 at 6:12am PST
Gum was selected from 15 other nominees by a panel of art world experts, and gets $2,500 (R34,000) prize money -- joining multimedia artist Devan Shimoyama and other big names in the global art arena as the recipient of the award.
Narendra Modi's 'Exam Warriors', a book that he penned to reach out to the students across the country ahead of their exams, will be launched on Saturday.
The book will be released by Minister Sushma Swaraj, in the presence of PM
The book has been written to inspire youths to face the difficult moments of examinations and life, with
In his monthly radio talk - 'Mann Ki Baat', Mr had requested students to celebrate examinations like festivals to reduce stress.
'Exam Warriors' is published by Penguin India, which runs into 208 pages.
Penguin tweeted a teaser of the book cover and wrote alongside, "Non-preachy, practical and thought-provoking, Exam Warriors by @narendramodi is a handy guide for students in and across the world. #CoverReveal #TheCountdownBegins".
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Former Fiji 7s rep Robert Howard with his friends from Sydney cheers on the Fiji 7s team in Singapore.Picture.MACIU MALO FORMER national 7s flyer Robert Howard was among the Fijian fans from Sydney, Australia, cheering on our Fijian 7s gladiators in Singapore. Howard, who was a member of the first Fiji 7s team that won in Hong Kong in 1977, said, a group of Fijians residing in Australia had been following the national 7s team for the past two years.
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April 13 Feature Integration Technology Inc :
* Says it will use undistributed profit to pay cash dividends of T$0.6 per share to shareholders for 2016
* Co will use additional paid-in capital to distribute T$0.4 per share
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Thomasville City Schools are starting a hand washing campaign - aiming to cut down on the spread of germs.
Judith Ann “Judy” Sorum, 72 of Atkins, died Friday, June 2, 2017 at Colonial Manor of Amana.
A Funeral Mass will take place at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 8, at St. Michaels Catholic Church in Norway. Burial will follow in St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery near Cedar Rapids. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at the church. Brosh Chapel in Cedar Rapids is caring for Judy and her arrangements.
The Red Arrows fly over HMS Illustrious near RAF Akrotiri, Cyprus during display practice in 2008. CPL Andy Benson/MOD
As the UK's new aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth nears full combat readiness, pilots are testing out the F-35B for takeoff from the carrier's "ski-jump" platform.
With its massive lift fan, the US Marine Corps' F-35B can takeoff from a flat-deck carrier in a short distance and land vertically, but with the Queen Elizabeth's ski-jump platform, the F-35B can takeoff with heavier load outs and more fuel.
In rough seas, when the Queen Elizabeth may pitch and roll violently, the ski-jump platform can ad margins of safety compared to US-style flat deks, IHS Janes reports.
In the video below, watch an F-35B laden with air-to-air and air-to-ground bombs flawlessly take off from a ramp in preparation for deployment on the Queen Elizabeth.
NMPreps.com's best & worst case scenario for the 2018 New Mexico High School football season.
NEW YORK — The executive producer of the new documentary “Whitney” had to tell the late superstar’s mother about allegations Houston was molested as a child.
The film is out Friday. It alleges that Houston and her brother Gary suffered years of sexual abuse by their cousin Dee Dee Warwick.
Patricia Houston is Whitney Houston’s sister-in-law and was responsible for the film. She says one of the most difficult challenges she had in making the documentary was talking to Cissy Houston about it because Whitney’s mother wasn’t even aware of the allegations.
Peter Wesley continues to grow as an artist on Give Me The Ball & I’ll Do The Rest with carefully-curated beats — by the inimitable DJ Shaheed — and an ever-sharpening tongue. Wesley’s raps are multi-layered, operating on a series of levels, with the overall braggadocio part and parcel to the genre, but also with a naked truth existing at the core. These are smart songs that tell honest stories, the type of narrative that doesn’t flinch from the unflattering. Concurrent with that are subtle nerd or political references, showing his acumen not only as a purveyor of pop culture, a testament to his depth. —Syd Bishop
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MEXICO CITY At least 24 people were killed and nine were injured on Thursday in a head-on collision in southwestern Mexico between a bus and a fuel tanker truck which exploded, seriously burning some of the victims, authorities said.
Rescue workers were still clearing the site, said an official for federal police in Petacalco just inside Guerrero state where it borders neighbouring Michoacan.
The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said some of the victims were severely burned after the two vehicles smashed into each other near the Pacific coast.
The state government of Guerrero said in a statement that nine people were injured in addition to the 24 dead.
Police said the bus was travelling to the coast when it hit the tanker, which had left the port of Lazaro Cardenas.
The cause of the collision was not immediately clear, the official said.
(Reporting by Dave Graham and Uriel Sanchez; Editing by Lisa Shumaker)
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – A suspect has been arrested after Virginia Beach Police officers worked a barricade situation in the 5500 block of Keydet Drive Monday night.
At 4 p.m. Monday, officers attempted to issue a warrant to the resident of the home. After several hours of negotiations with the suspect, the suspect has refused to come out of the residence. Officers were assisted by the SWAT team.
Around 10:45 p.m., it was confirmed that a suspect had been arrested.
Stay with News 3 for updates.
A house explosion near 77th and Old Cheney Road in Lincoln leveled a home and injured two people.
The blast happened just after 4:30 p.m. Monday, throwing debris everywhere and damaging neighboring homes.
Reports indicate two people people were hospitalized with life-threatening injuries; their condition remains was unknown Monday night.
Lincoln Police asked residents coming from both directions to avoid Old Cheney Road from 70th to 84th streets for several house as they work the scene today.
Meanwhile, witnesses gathered up and down the street watching in disbelief.
He was released on $500 bond pending a court hearing May 29. a Cyrell J. Hargrove, 38, of 238 Booth Ave., Henderson, was charged via warrant April 3 with aggravated assault. He was released on $2,500 bond pending a court hearing April 27. a Peyton W. Ray, 29, of 1155 Glebe Road, Henderson, was charged via order for arrest April 4 with parole and probation violations.
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SANAA, Aug 13 (Saba) – Minister of Foreign Affairs Hisham Sharaf met with a number of United Nations officials here.
At the meeting, the minister discussed latest Saudi aggression against Yemen with the UN resident representative of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), and acting representatives of the OCHA Office, the World Food Program (WFP) and the High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).
The officials also reviewed the increasing numbers in the internally displaced people and deteriorating humanitarian situations caused by the Saudi aggression war and siege.
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A trade hardliner and top White House adviser is reportedly not able to meet privately with the president due to White House chief of staff John Kelly, according to a Monday report from Politico.
Peter Navarro, a top White House trade adviser loyal to Trump’s “America First” agenda, has reportedly encouraged Trump to back out of several trade agreements.
“The president may be the only one in the building besides Navarro who really wants to renegotiate NAFTA. Everyone else thinks that’s a throwaway line from a campaign speech,” Roger Stone, a Trump confident, told Politico. – READ MORE
Adam Holloway, the MP for Gravesham in Kent and a former army officer, has said that sleeping rough is a lot more comfortable than military exercises during a debate he led on tackling homelessness. He said begging was also part of the problem, allowing homeless people to make 'quite a lot of money and that 'people’s generosity can sometimes be as much part of the problem as part of the solution'
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Brandon Semenuk is back with his latest release, ‘Contra’. Filmed in conjunction with Troy Lee Designs it showcases his effortless flow and style over another dream track.
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Classes started Monday at Tucker County schools, and students attended a normal full class day.
New students at Tucker County High School (TCHS) were welcomed with a new student orientation where they met their new teachers and new principal. Tucker County High School will be integrating S.T.E.M. curriculum and new classes for all county schools after receiving more than $300,000 in grant funding for the 2017-2018 school year.
“We’re going to bring up every eighth-grader that’s in the county to this school in the mornings. We’ve hired a new computer principles and computer essentials teacher and that’s part of Project Lead the Way and will be part of their completion. We just hope to make it school wide, just different projects and things that we can do this year,” said TCHS Principal Stephen Cosner.
Project Lead the Way provides engaging, hands-on classroom learning experience while students develop in-demand knowledge and skills. Middle school students will begin the project later this month.
Image caption Matthew McSevney, from Peel, was married and had two children
A cyclist who died after being hit by a car has been named by police.
Matthew McSevney, 43, from Peel, was struck near to the old quarry entrance in Poortown Road, St John's, Isle of Man, at about 08:30 BST on Thursday.
The married father of two was taken to Noble's Hospital in Braddan where he later died. The car driver, an 18-year-old woman, was not injured.
Police believe both the car and bicycle were travelling out of Peel towards St John's when the crash occurred.
The road was closed for five hours while investigations took place.
A force spokesman said it will continue to provide Mr McSevney's family with support and their "thoughts are with them at this time".
A 13-year-old victim of statutory rape was bullied at her school after her attacker filmed the incident and shared it with the school, according to a detective's testimony Wednesday in Columbus Recorder's Court. Andre Hamilton, 17, pleaded not guilty to statutory rape.
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LOWELL, MA (WHDH) - Lowell police are investigating a shooting early Tuesday morning that left a 23-year-old man with multiple gunshot wounds to his legs, officials said.
Officers responding to a 7-Eleven parking lot on Bridge Street about 12:52 a.m. found the injured man, who was rushed to a nearby hospital with what were considered non-life-threatening injuries. The man’s name was not released.
Investigators determined the shooting followed a fistfight in the parking lot and that the shots were fired from a vehicle as some of the participants left the scene, police said. The incident remains under investigation and no arrests have been made.
This is a developing news story, 7News will add more information as it becomes available.
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– Make-A-Wish shared a quote from John Cena about granting wishes in celebration of granting a total of 300,000 total wishes by the organization this week. You can see the graphic below on Twitter, in which Cena says, “It’s an absolute honor and a privilege to grant a child’s wish, and I am humbled by each one I meet. These kids have taught me what it truly means to have strength and to ‘Never Give Up’. Wishes inspire these kids to stay strong and never give up hope.”
“These kids have taught me what it truly means to have strength and to ‘Never Give Up.’” – @JohnCena https://t.co/uvNayYzhFY #300KWishes pic.twitter.com/aFiyBek1TK — Make-A-Wish America (@MakeAWish) October 5, 2017
– WWE’s stock closed at $23.51, up $0.09 (0.38%) from the previous closing price.
– New signee Eric Bugenhagen appeared in a Performance Center video. You can see the video below, which features the PC recruits participating in “Squatober” doing lifts:
April 5 Shanghai Jin Jiang International Hotels Group Co Ltd :
* Co and Jin Jiang Capital (as transferors) and Wehotel (as transferee) entered into asset and equity transaction contract
* Co and Jin Jiang Capital to transfer 100% equity interests in hubs1 held by them to wehotel for consideration of RMB553.1 million
* Equity transaction contract in respect of transfer of 100% equity interests in hubs1
* Co expects to recognise a gain of approximately RMB55.3 million from transaction Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
March 19 (Reuters) - WEST INTERNATIONAL AB (PUBL):
* GETS ORDER WORTH SEK 2 MILLION WITH DELIVERY IN Q1 AND Q2 2018‍​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
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More coal, please
There is a big demand for coal mines throughout the country, according to the current issue of the American Coal Miner. It is stated that they can be bought but for two or three times what the purchasers want to pay.
— From Hazleton’s newspaper, The Plain Speaker
Man pleads to killing 2 homeless, including pregnant woman
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A man who's already behind bars for strangling a teenage runaway in Los Angeles has pleaded guilty to killing two homeless women, one of whom was pregnant.
Gilton Pitre entered pleas Tuesday to three first-degree murder charges with special circumstance allegations. He's facing life in prison without parole.
Prosecutors say in 2004, Pitre killed Maribel Medina and Irma Barboza, then dumped their bodies in downtown Los Angeles.
Barboza was about eight months pregnant when she died. The third murder charge relates to her fetus.
Pitre already is serving 110 years to life for raping and killing 15-year-old Alyssa Gomez in 2007 in a Sunset Boulevard motel room.
The girl was killed four days after Pitre, a convicted rapist, was released from prison after pleading guilty to a drug crime.
× Alcohol involved in 17 percent of road deaths during holiday
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is reminding motorists to avoid impaired or distracted driving during the July 4th holiday.
The Democrat says those who plan to drink alcohol during Independence Day celebrations should take public transportation, a cab or designate a sober driver.
White cited Illinois Department of Transportation statistics from the last two Fourth of July holidays. Combined, 17 percent of the traffic deaths during the holiday — six out of 35 — were alcohol-related.
And those driving sober should drive defensively. White says that the rate of alcohol impairment among motorists involved in fatal crashes is 3 ½ times greater at night than during that day. That’s according to the National Highway Transportation Administration.
Texting while driving is illegal and White says such distractions can be deadly.
TYLER – A person, out for a walk, has been robbed in Tyler. It happened shortly before 12:45 Monday afternoon on East Vance Street. The victim, a 73 year old Hispanic male, says a car pulled up next to him. The driver got out, displaying a handgun tucked into his waistband. He then began struggling with the victim. He punched him in the face, took his wallet, then drove away. The victim received minor injuries. The suspect was described as a heavy set Hispanic male.
April 13 Alpine Select AG:
* Said on Wednesday will not propose a further dividend payment to the ordinary shareholders’ meeting of 22 May 2017
* For the period ended Dec. 31, 2016, Alpine Select posted a gain of 10,663 thousand Swiss francs ($10.64 million)(2015, restated for IFRS 10: loss of 2,511 thousand francs) in accordance with IFRS
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× Self-driving Uber vehicle hits, kills pedestrian in Arizona
TEMPE, Ariz. — Uber says it has suspended all of its self-driving testing following what is believed to be the first fatal pedestrian accident involving the vehicles.
The self-driving testing has been taking place in Phoenix, Pittsburgh, San Francisco and Toronto.
Automakers and tech companies are competing to be first with the technology.
Police in the Phoenix suburb of Tempe say one of Uber’s self-driving vehicles struck and killed a pedestrian on Sunday night.
Investigators say the vehicle was in autonomous mode with an operator behind the wheel when the woman walking outside of a crosswalk was hit.
The woman died of her injuries at a hospital.
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi expressed condolences on his Twitter account the company is working with local law enforcement on the investigation.
The flu surfaced in the state in May after a dog show at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry, which is about 150 miles south of Gainesville. Since then, there have been three confirmed cases in Georgia, according to Georgia State Veterinarian Robert Cobb, and cases in other states.
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The Baton Rouge Police Department is investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting that happened Tuesday night just after 11 p.m. The shooting happened on S Acadian Thwy. near Broussard just after 11 p.m. Tuesday, June 13. The East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner is on the scene.
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PXG may be known for high-priced drivers and irons, but the company also makes putters such as the Milled Insert line and the high-MOI Gunboat Darkness.
And inspired by newly signed staff member Lydia Ko, PXG is releasing the Bat Attack putter.
The Bat Attack is a line extension to the Milled Insert putter family. It has an aircraft-grade aluminum body and a face milled from 304-stainless steel. Behind the face, PXG added a thermoplastic elastomer insert that softens feel.
The Bat Attack also features a pair of heavy wing-like extensions in the heel and toe. In the 350-gram version the wings are made from stainless steel, and in the 375- and 400-gram versions PXG added tungsten to those areas. The added weight in the heel and toe should make the Bat Attack more stable on off-center hits, and because the wings are exactly a ball’s width apart, they can act as alignment aids.
The face-balanced Bat Attack putter comes standard with 4 degrees of loft, a lie angle of 70 degrees and costs $550.
A retired Marshall, Texas, fire captain is the pilot who was hurt in the crash of a small plane Monday morning near the Panola-Harrison county line in East Texas.
Authorities say 60-year-old Charles Flay Mayo, of Jefferson, Texas, was taken to a hospital for treatment of a severe head laceration in the wake of the crash south of Marshall.
Crews were called to a location off Highway 59 around 11 a.m.
Mayo was walking without assistance when he was found, a Marshall Fire Department official said.
Mayo reported to emergency officials that the single-engine, fixed-wing plane crashed while he was checking pipelines, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
The Piper Model PA22135 is registered out of Arbela, Mo.
Harrison and Panola county first responders and personnel from Marshall fire EMS, the Beckville and Carthage fire departments, the Texas DPS and Allegiance EMS responded to the crash.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A 28-year-old man was arrested on Thursday after he was linked a series of burglaries in Portland and Beaverton.
Beaverton Police say Cody Orion Runyon is linked to six burglaries in Beaverton and at least 20 in the Portland area. They nicknamed him the ‘big nose burglar’ because his nose appeared large in surveillance images before he was identified.
The six burglaries in Beaverton were are Mandarin Palace, Hillside Pub, Changs Mongolian Grill, Century 16 Theater, Thai Bloom and Fireside Grill.
Portland Police have not released details about the other burglaries.
After a friend won $500 playing the Missouri Lottery "$100,000 Taxes Paid" scratchers game, Arthur McKinnon decided to purchase his own. "I scratched all of them, and I just couldn't believe it," said the Fulton resident after scratching off a $10,000 prize.
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Among the new batch of films on Netflix this month are a collection of animated films from around the world. Check out the steampunk imagination of "April and the Extraordinary World" (France, 2015, PG, in English), a tribute to one of Japan's greatest artists in "Miss Hokusai" (Japan, 2015, PG-13, with subtitles), and the Oscar-nominated features "Boy and the World" (Brazil, 2013, PG, with subtitles) and "My Life as a Zucchini" (France, 2016, PG-13, with subtitles).
With the 12th season of “It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia” ending nearly a year ago, many fans might be wondering what cast member Danny DeVito has been up to since then.
DeVito made his Broadway debut in Arthur Miller’s “The Price” back in March and in the summer shot Tim Burton’s live action remake of “Dumbo.”
The Senate has voted to remove the compulsory National Youth Service Scheme from the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
This is good news for many young Nigerians, however it doesn’t mean that NYSC is now not compulsory for university leavers.
It is a first step in allowing the Nigerian lawmakers to amend the NYSC decree. This development comes as many Nigerian youth who are fed up with the non-productive nature of the scheme have been clamouring for its termination.
An overwhelming majority of eighty eight Senators voted for the removal of the NYSC decree from the Constitution, whilst 3 Senators voted against the amendment vote.
The lawmakers were very busy during their session yesterday, July 26th, as they also voted on 32 other constitutional amendments including voting for the reduction of the age at which a Nigerian can run for President and the removal of the land use act from the constitution.
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Halak will defend the home net Saturday against the Blue Jackets.
Halak stopped 36 of the 39 shots he faced in his last start and has posted a .933 save percentage over his last four starts, but that has resulted in just a 2-2-0 record over that span. He will attempt to notch another victory Saturday against the Blue Jackets, taking on a Columbus club scoring only 2.68 goals per game on the road this season.
April 10 Eniro Ab
* Eniro postpones annual general meeting
* The Board of Directors of Eniro AB (publ), listed on Stockholm Nasdaq, has decided to postpone the Annual General Meeting to June 7, 2017 at 11.00, previously announced to take place at May 9
* The reason for the postponement is the time frame for the Eniro’s recapitalization Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting By Anna Ringstrom)
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Big cat expert Boone Smith explores each stage of a lion's kill: the stalk, the pursuit, the jump and the bite, all leading up to the final face-off.
Alara feels responsible for the death a lieutenant, so she uses boxing to forget about the situation.
Kansas officials plan to meet later this month to certify the results of a special congressional election.
The three-member State Board of Canvassers is scheduled to convene April 24.
The board is the governor, the attorney general and the secretary of state.
But they can send substitutes to handle what is often the routine business of reviewing vote totals from counties.
Republican Ron Estes defeated Democrat James Thompson in last week’s special election in the 4th Congressional District of south-central Kansas. The seat was
formerly held by Republican Mike Pompeo and President Donald Trump appointed him CIA director.
The race drew national attention because Estes won by 7 percentage points when Pompeo won his last three elections by more than 30 percentage points.
Law enforcement is looking for a dark colored semi that left the scene after striking a First Student school bus shortly after 6:30 this morning at Highway 26 and 27th Street.
Scottsbluff Police Sergeant Phil Eckerberg says the school bus driver, 55 year old David Mehring of Gering, was not injured and there were no children on the bus, which had to be towed due to the damages from the accident.
Eckerberg says the semi with an enclosed box trailer was traveling southeast on Highway 26 when it apparently ran the red light and struck the school bus, which was entering the intersection from 27th Street. Eckerberg says the semi continued in a southeast direction toward Minatare. Eckerberg urges anyone who sees a semi with some minor damage to the right front and yellow paint transfer to call authorities.
WASHINGTON >> President Donald Trump is disputing a report that he watches hours of television each day, calling it, “Another false story.”
The president is pushing back against a report in The New York Times about his first year in office that mentioned he watches at least four hours of television a day, sometimes twice that amount.
Trump says on Twitter that he “seldom, if ever,” watches CNN or MSNBC, “both of which I consider Fake News.” The president says he also never watches CNN anchor Don Lemon’s show, “CNN Tonight.”
The Times said its story was based on interviews with 60 advisers, associates, friends and members of Congress.
Trump has repeatedly lodged complaints about mainstream news outlets that he argues have covered his presidency unfairly and inaccurately.
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The daughter of Sakineh Afrasiabi, who lived on the 18th floor of Grenfell Tower, has criticised Kensington and Chelsea Council's decision to house her so high in the tower block.
Nazanin Aghlani told the inquiry some 15 years ago the council ruled she should not be housed in a property above a fourth floor due to her deteriorating health.
But she suggested Ms Afrasiabi had moved to the North Kensington high rise out of "desperation and pressure" from RBKC.
Mazda is recalling about 174,000 small cars in the U.S. because the seats can change angles suddenly, making the vehicles hard to drive.
The recall covers the Mazda 2 subcompact from the 2011 model year and the 2010 and 2011 Mazda 3 and Mazdaspeed 3 compacts.
The company says the seat height adjustment links can break or detach from the seat frame, changing the seat angle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect the seat links and either install a reinforcement bracket or replace the whole seat adjustment unit. The recall is expected to start on March 31.
DURANGO — A federal judge is set to hear arguments in the case involving the proposed construction of a resort near a ski area in southern Colorado.
The Durango Herald reports the hearing has been scheduled for Wednesday in Denver.
Environmental groups have sued to halt a land swap that would allow construction of the development after the U.S. Forest Service approved the deal in 2014. The groups said the agency unlawfully limited the scope of an environmental assessment for the development near the Wolf Creek Ski Area.
Texas billionaire B.J. “Red” McCombs has been trying to build the resort since the 1980s.
Court filings from the developer argue the resort wouldn’t have an impact on the wilderness of Wolf Creek Pass.
But environmentalists say it will disturb wildlife and negatively impact the Rio Grande River.
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Gunmen have attacked a United Nations peacekeeping base in the city of Timbuktu in northern Mali, killing seven people.
Five of those who died were Malian security guards. The Malian military said the assault had been repulsed and four of the gunmen killed.
No group has claimed Monday's attack. Islamist militants frequently target the UN mission in Mali.
More than 100 members of the force have been killed.
World's most dangerous peacekeeping mission
The country's security has gradually worsened since 2013, when French forces repelled allied Islamist and Tuareg rebel fighters who had much of the north, including Timbuktu.
French troops and a 10,000-strong force of UN peacekeepers have been battling to stabilise the former French colony.
Appallingly few eligible voters the York County, SC area are living up to their civic responsibility in local, state and national elections. Andy Burriss
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The first weekend of the Austin City Limits Music Festival combined with a UT football game could make for packed roads downtown — but drivers will have a new route to take as of Saturday. After five years of construction and numerous delays, MoPac’s northbound Express Lane is opening.
Drivers can begin using the new lane at 8 a.m. Saturday. It stretches from Cesar Chavez Street downtown to RM 2222 in northwest Austin. The toll for that section of road will be 25 cents, according to the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority. Tolls will be collected using TxTag, TollTag or EZ-Tag, although drivers who don’t have those can still use the lane. The Mobility Authority will take a picture of their license plates and send them a bill.
The southbound MoPac Express Lane is slated to open Oct. 27.
The entire MoPac project began in October 2013 and was initially slated to be finished two years ago.
EFFINGHAM, Ill. (WAND) - Crews were called to a massive commercial building fire in Effingham Wednesday.
Multiple 911 calls came in that 2301 S. Banker St. was on fire.
More than a dozen different departments were called in to help fight the blaze.
There was heavy fire visible from the roof and two buildings were exposed.
More than 3,000 gallons of water a minute were used over the course of an hour.
AMEREN had to be called in to handle down live power lines. It hampered firefighting efforts as power had to be shut down.
Effingham Public Works was called to increase water pressure to help fight the fire.
A back hoe was used to start pulling debris apart to reach fires under metal roofing and walls.
There were also large amounts of wood pallets and sawed wood stored at the building.
The cause of the fire has not yet been determined.
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Divorce doesn’t look good on Brad Pitt!
Since Angelina Jolie blindsided the 53-year-old actor with the split, his body weight has plummeted.
As Star previously reported, his 41-year-old ex has put him through a nasty custody fight ever since she served him with divorce documents last September. While Angie has been chauffeuring their brood — Maddox, 15, Pax, 13, Zahara, 12, Shiloh, 10, and 8-year-old twins Knox and Vivienne — around the world, Brad has been fighting to win back their love and to win more time with them.
Recently, Brad turned livid when he learned that while Angie puts on a perfect-mother image, she let one of their kids get injured when she wasn’t looking.
Watch the video above as Brad runs errands amid his divorce drama.
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OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Warren Buffett's company nearly quadrupled its investment in Apple to over 57 million shares during the last three months of last year.
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. filed a quarterly update on its U.S. stock portfolio with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday. Besides the Apple move, Berkshire also revealed a new stake in Monsanto.
Investors like to look at Berkshire's investments because of Buffett's remarkably successful track record although the filing doesn't make clear who made all the investments.
Buffett surprised many people last fall by disclosing new investments in American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Continental and Southwest. Berkshire added to the investments in American and United.
Besides investments the Omaha, Nebraska-based Berkshire owns more than 90 subsidiaries, including insurance, utility and jewelry firms.
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New Orleans took advantage of Chicago's tanking plans, which were being foiled by Mirotic. Since he returned from head injuries caused by teammate Bobby Portis' punch (one had to go in Chicago), the Bulls went from a 3-20 team without Mirotic to a 15-13 team with him.
Suzanne Legault, Information Commissioner of Canada, holds a press conference in the National Press Theatre in Ottawa on Tuesday, March 31, 2015. Suzanne Legault surprised official Ottawa early this month by announcing that she would not seek another term as Information Commissioner of Canada when her first seven-year mandate runs out near the end of June.
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Adams (concussion) was a limited practice participant Friday and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game in Dallas, Michael Cohen of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Packers coach Mike McCarthy said Friday that Adams will only be able to play if he clears the concussion protocol before the team's plane leaves for Dallas on Saturday. The statement suggests the wideout's availability probably won't come down to a game-time decision, though it's possible the Packers try to withhold their decision until Sunday. Adams was a limited practice participant all week, making a surprisingly quick recovery after taking a huge hit to the head during last Thursday's 35-14 win over the Bears. Geronimo Allison figures to join Jordy Nelson and Randall Cobb in three-wide sets if Adams doesn't play.
Felons arrested after guns, drugs and pills seized during traffic stop: KCSO
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KERSHAW COUNTY, S.C. – Two men with lengthly criminal histories are behind bars after authorities with the Kershaw County Sheriff’s Office say a routine traffic stop yielded a stolen gun and drugs.
Corey Norris, 36 and John Hunt, 29, were traveling in a Chevrolet Equinox during the early morning hours of April 23, when a deputy spotted the butt of a handgun, authorities say.
Following a consent to search, deputies say two more handguns were found as well as 25 grams of methamphetamine, a small quantity of marijuana and an assortment of pills.
Deputies say Norris was driving under a suspended license and was a convicted felon as was unable to lawfully possess a firearm.
Hunt claimed ownership of the two of the handguns and all of the drugs, deputies say.
They are being held at the Kershaw County Detention Center awaiting a bond hearing.
Dream Kardashian may not even be a year old yet, but she is already teaching her aunt Kim Kardashian West a thing or two. Today, Kim took to Instagram to share an adorable photo of the two of them, in which the reality star is smiling and her niece is crying.
While you may not think that this makes for a great photo opp, surprisingly it is. Despite her tears, Dream still looks pretty darn cute in floral dress and matching bonnet, and as Kim points out in her caption, she's a pretty crier "Even her cry face is pretty! I'm gonna take notes!" Kim wrote alongside the photo.
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The caption is a direct and funny reference to Kim's hilarious and not-so-flattering crying face, which has launched a thousand memes. In case you need a refresher, we'll leave this GIF here for you.
It's always funny when she pokes fun of herself on Instagram—Kim, she's just like us!
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Béla Fleck, banjo
Zakir Hussain, tabla
Edgar Meyer, bass
Three masterful genre-benders and the undisputed leading virtuosos on their respective instruments, Béla Fleck, Zakir Hussain, and Edgar Meyer move with ease among the worlds of classical, bluegrass, and world music. In the 2009-2010 season, they came together for the first time in trio concerts of original music. All three limitless creators and composers, Fleck, Hussain, and Meyer share an unprecedented array of projects and pairings among them that touch every geographical and stylistic corner of the musical world.
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Mike Tirico's plate at NBC just got a little more crowded. The former ESPN vet will handle play-by-play duties for the peacock's coverage of Notre Dame football games.
He replaces Dan Hicks, who had called Fighting Irish games the last four years. Tirico will be joined by color analyst Doug Flutie in the booth. reporter Kathryn Tappen on the sideline and Chris Simms as a studio analyst.
Hicks will continue to anchor NBC's golf coverage.
In addition to the seven Notre Dame telecasts, Tirico will also call the NBC's "Thursday Night Football" games this fall. He's also slated to take over for Bob Costas as the network's main anchor for the Winter Olympics next year in PyeongChang.
Tirico joined NBC last year after two and a half decades years at ESPN, which included a 10-year stint as the play-by-play voice of "Monday Night Football."
Original Air Date: 7/21/16. Roseville, California, is now the 21st safest city in the nation with the lowest crime rates the city has seen in 20 years. Roseville Police Chief Daniel Hahn is slated to become Sacramento’s next chief of police. He joins the department’s social service administrator Bridgette Dean with host Scott Syphax to talk about what’s working in Roseville.
Lowering Roseville’s Crime Rate
WASHINGTON, April 20 U.S. officials are reviewing Venezuela's seizure of General Motors Co's assets in the country, U.S. State Department spokesman Mark Toner said on Thursday.
"We are reviewing the details of the case," Toner said in a statement, saying the United States hoped to resolve the case "rapidly and transparently."
GM said on Wednesday that Venezuelan authorities had illegally seized its plant in the industrial hub of Valencia. (Reporting by Yeganeh Torbati; Editing by Bill Trott)
Editorial: In recent history, the Pittsburgh Pirates have had certain opponents who always seem to perform well against them. Well, one of those nemeses is no longer in their division.
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A four-year-old boy has been reunited with his father in Alberta, three years after his mother abducted him and fled the country.
The child was found in good health and returned to Canada from Belize on Aug.12, a few days authorities located him and his mother in the Central American country.
The mother, 33, was arrested and is now in Lethbridge Police Service custody. She faces an abduction charge. Courts will decide if she is granted visitation rights with the child, authorities say.
Over the years, police tracked the mother to Mexico, Guatemala and various parts of Belize after her ex-husband reported she had fled the country with the couple's son, then 11 months old, and was not planning to return.
The parents cannot be named as the court has imposed a publication ban on any information that would identify the child.
The mother is scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday.
On going feud with Knicks owner James Dolan and Charles Oakley forced NBA commissioner Adam Silver to intervene. Silver called upon Hornet’s owner and Hall of Famer, Michael Jordan, to help resolve the issue.
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New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez (R) swings through for a two run RBI single to centerfield against the Houston Astros in the fifth inning of their MLB game at Yankee Stadium in New York, New York, USA, May 30, 2018. EPA-EFE/JASON SZENES
New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge hits a foul tip off his batting helmet knocking it off his head during the third inning against the Houston Astros in their MLB game at Yankee Stadium in New York, New York, USA, May 30, 2018. EPA-EFE/JASON SZENES
New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino throws to the Houston Astros in the first inning of their MLB game at Yankee Stadium in New York, New York, USA, May 30, 2018. EPA-EFE/JASON SZENES
New York Yankees opener Luis Severino pitched seven innings to lead his team to a 5-3 victory against the Houston Astros Wednesday.
Severino gave up two runs off of four hits in seven innings, striking out 11 batters to clinch the win.
Pitching matchups: RHP Danny Salazar vs. RHP Kyle Gibson Monday at 8:10 p.m.; RHP Josh Tomlin vs. RHP Phil Hughes Tuesday at 8:10 p.m.; RHP Trevor Bauer vs. LHP Adalberto Mejia Wednesday at 8:10 p.m. and RHP Corey Kluber vs. RHP Ervin Santana Thursday at 1:10 p.m. Monday: Salazar went 0-1 with a 10.13 ERA in three starts against the Twins last year. This year he has 20 strikeouts in 11 2/3 innings.
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All eyes are on Alabama before Tuesdays vote for the United States Senate. Will it be Roy Moore or Doug Jones? Reporter Leada Gore joins Lars to give her insight.
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FRANKFURT, April 24 (Reuters) - The supervisory board of Deutsche Bank has voiced support for its chairman, Paul Achleitner, who has come under fire for his handling of management changes at the bank.
“The entire Supervisory Board has never had, and still does not have, any doubts concerning Dr. Achleitner’s comprehensive personal and professional skills and integrity,” the board said in a document posted to Deutsche Bank’s website on Tuesday. (Reporting by Tom Sims Editing by Maria Sheahan)
If you have one of those nagging sensations that you might be forgetting something important, it could be the impending arrival of Mother’s Day. (Psst, it’s May 14.)
It’s one of those sneaky Hallmark holidays that can easily slip by, but trust us it matters to your mom, at least a little bit, that you remember.
So we’re here to remind you to mark the date on your calendar, and set a time to send a card or make a phone call, with a little gift of our own.
It’s a video of adorable wild animals getting cozy with their moms for some quality nap time. Just like us humans, many animals depend on their moms for food, care, guidance and availability as a pillow.
You can catch more of these cuddly cuties during NatGeo WILD‘s three-part special Animal Moms, premiering Sunday, May 14 at 8/7c in celebration of Mother’s Day.
An Arizona man is accusing a local law enforcement agency of police brutality following his arrest, some of which was captured on police body cameras. The incident happened on Aug. 14 around 6:30 p.m. local time when the man, 31-year-old Joshua Dombrowski, was riding his bike on the sidewalk along Main Street in Mesa, Arizona.
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TEXAS ROADHOUSE TEAMED UP WITH SUPPORT SIOUXLAND SOLDIERS MONDAY FOR A SPECIAL LUNCHEON FUNDRAISER.
ANYSSIA THOMAS, THE LOCAL MARKETING MANAGER OF TEXAS ROADHOUSE, SAYS THE RESTAURANT WANTED TO SHOW APPRECIATION TO OUR LOCAL MILITARY PERSONNEL:
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SARAH PETERSEN OF SUPPORT SIOUXLAND SOLDIERS SAYS HER GROUP WILL BE SENDING CARE PACKAGES TO LOCAL MILITARY PERSONNEL WHO WILL SOON BE DEPLOYED TO THE MIDDLE EAST AND ELSEWHERE:
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THOMAS SAYS SHE HOPED TO RAISE AT LEAST $6500 FOR SUPPORT SIOUXLAND SOLDIERS.
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BC Housing is revisiting original plan after concerns from local businesses
The area of Kelowna where BC Housing has proposed supportive housing be built. -Image: Google Maps
Kelowna City Council has deferred a decision on an application by BC Housing to build a homeless housing complex just off Enterprise Way in Kelowna.
Council made the decision Monday after learning BCH intends to redesign its initial development plan at 1642 Commerce Avenue.
It was to be looked at by council today for both form and character.
A group of Kelowna businesses expressed concern over not being consulted on plans for the homeless housing complex and requested the decision be delayed.
“I’m pleased BC Housing is is responding to concerns of neighbours,” said Kelowna mayor Colin Basran.
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The provincial government announced via news release on Dec. 1 that it would be developing 55 supportive housing units in the Mill Creek Commerce Park (MCCP).
LONDON: Two days after creating a stir at Wimbledon with his new mega-bucks clothing deal, Roger Federer was back making a style statement with his dazzling tennis as he gave Lukas Lacko a 6-4 6-4 6-1 dressing down to reach the third round on Wednesday.
The Swiss champion was at his breath-taking best as he crafted 48 exquisite winners during a 90-minute match that seemed more an exhibition of his shot-making than a charge towards a record ninth Wimbledon title.
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When Federer turned up to defend his crown in 2013, he suffered a shock second-round humbling by Sergiy Stakhovsky.
There was no danger of a repeat performance against Slovakia's Lacko, however, and a forehand swish on match point gave the top seed a 26th consecutive set at the grasscourt major.
Federer will face either Croatian Ivo Karlovic or Germany's Jan-Lennard Struff for a place in the fourth round.
(Reporting by Pritha Sarkar, editing by Ed Osmond)
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Explosions in the Sky is an Austin-based instrumental post-rock quartet known for moody, cinematic compositions drawing from a number of sonic sources. The wait is over – the band will return to Milwaukee and The Pabst for their first show in 9 years.
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Drake Dabney’s 2002 Ford Mustang came from the factory with a 3.8 L Essex V6 that made 193 horsepower and 225 lb-ft of torque. Drake and his friends set out to make more power in the Mustang which they named Thunderstang. They started by rebuilding the V6 with Wiseco forged pistons, K1 Technologies forged crank, and a set of ported and polished heads from a 1998 Mustang. Switching to the pre-1999 heads allow the team to finish the engine build with an Eaton M90 supercharger and intake manifold from a 1995 Thunderbird. The combination made 557 horsepower and 497 lb-ft of torque to the wheels on 93 octane with 21 psi of boost. Drake is looking into converting the Mustang to E85 for even more power.
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Washtenaw County officials issued a request for proposals earlier this year for the roughly 13.5-acre vacant property at 2270 Platt Road, just south of Washtenaw Avenue next to County Farm Park on Ann Arbor's east side. Six proposals for development are currently being reviewed, and a decision from the county board of commissioners could be made in the first few months of 2017.
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Black Panther (DIS -1.3% ) held its box-office lead for a fifth week, holding off a charge from Tomb Raider, and became just the seventh film ever to gross $600M domestically.
The Marvel film drew $27M in grosses to top $23.5M from Tomb Raider (TWX -1.5% ). Meanwhile, A Wrinkle in Time (NYSE:DIS) slipped to fourth with $16.6M, passed by a surprising $17.1M debut from faith-based drama I Can Only Imagine (LGF.A -2.7% , LGF.B -2.3% ).
Another new film, Love, Simon (FOX -1.4% , FOXA -1.6% ), settled into the No. 5 spot with $11.5M.
Black Panther is now just $18M domestically behind The Avengers in the rank of top Marvel Cinematic Universe films. Along with $605.4M domestically, it has $577.1M in international grosses; that makes it the 14th-biggest film of all time on a worldwide basis.
Whitehead recorded eight tackles and one fumble recovery during Sunday's 24-21 victory over the Buccaneers.
With rookie Jarrad Davis struggling in pass coverage, Whitehead has seen increased playing time in recent weeks and that's unlikely to change anytime soon, according to Kyle Meinke of MLive.com. He's now logged over 70 defensive snaps in two of the past three weeks while averaging 10.5 tackles in those outings. Whitehead won't help you much in other statistical categories, but his expanded role going forward should make him a reliable source for production in the tackle department.
NASHVILLE (AP) - A new survey says the Volunteer State is one of the worst places in the country for singles who are looking for love. But Tennesseans can take heart: At least it's not as bad as it is in Mississippi, which came in dead last in the rankings.
WalletHub, the personal finance website , put Tennessee as one of the states where people were looking for love in all the wrong places. The website ranked the Volunteer State No. 43 among the states and the District of Columbia.
The state of Washington ranked as the best places for singles. Colorado, California, Montana and South Dakota were the next best states for romance.
WalletHub said it compiled the rankings by looking at 23 indicators, including: the share of single adults, online dating opportunities and the cost of movies.
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The FBI is urgently warning consumers to reboot their routers after the agency identified a Russia-linked malware attack that targeted 'hundreds of thousands' of devices.
It's unclear how it's getting on to people's devices, but authorities believe it's linked to a group of actors known as the 'Sofacy Group,' which is also referred to as 'apt28,' 'sandworm,' 'x-agent,' 'pawn storm,' 'fancy bear' and 'sednit.'
The malware, called 'VPNFilter', can block web traffic, collect data and leave devices completely inoperable, the FBI announced on Friday.
VPNFilter seems to have hit mostly older models, but there's still a small chance that you've been affected.
Here's how to find out if your router or networked device has been affected:
Linksys: E1200, E2500, WRVS4400N
Mikrotik: 1016, 1036, 1072
Netgear: DGN2200, R6400, R7000, R8000, WNR1000, WNR2000
QNAP: TS251, S439 Pro, other QNAP NAS devices running QTS software
TP-Link: R600VPN
Reba’s new album titled “Sing it Now: Songs of Faith & Hope” topped the charts and become the number 1 country album this week. Reba’s last number 1 album was Love Somebody back in 2015.
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According to Boyne City Police Chief Jeff Gaither, his department has interviewed numerous individuals but there are still no persons of interest.
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Boyne City Police continue to investigate the vandalism and threatening message found at Boyne City High School last week.
According to Boyne City Police Chief Jeff Gaither, his department has interviewed numerous individuals but there are still no persons of interest.
“We’re actively pursuing whoever did it, and now waiting for lab results from the MSP (Michigan State Police) evidence lab,” Gaither told the Boyne City Gazette on Monday Oct. 2.
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There appeared to be some good news for job seekers today.
Official data show the unemployment rate fell to 5.5 per cent, down from 5.7 per cent.
As many as 42,000 jobs were created in the month of May.
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A third person has been arrested after two police cars were rammed in Victoria's northwest.
Police first tried to intercept an allegedly stolen car at a fast food restaurant at Bacchus Marsh on Sunday afternoon.
The vehicle hit the police car before a male and female passenger were arrested. The male driver ran away.
Later on Sunday, a white ute with stolen plates was observed on the Surf Coast Highway at Mt Duneed, about 80km away.
The car failed to stop for police and a chase started.
After some time, the car was blocked in a dead end street where it allegedly rammed a police divisional van before the male driver was arrested and taken into custody.
He remains in hospital under police guard.
The female passenger, 19, will appear at Ballarat Magistrate's Court on Monday charged with car theft.
The male passenger, 23, is also charged with car theft and is bailed to appear at a later date.
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — Matt Bradley scored twice as the Medicine Hat Tigers downed the Lethbridge Hurricanes 5-2 on Sunday to force a Game 7 in their Western Hockey League playoff series.
John Dahlstrom had a goal and two assists for Medicine Hat, which hosts Game 7 Tuesday. Steven Owre and Max Gerlach also scored.
Egor Babenko had both goals for the Hurricanes.
Tigers goaltender Michael Bullion stopped 24 shots. Lethbridge’s Stuart Skinner made 32 saves.
Medicine Hat was 3 for 6 on the power play while the Hurricanes scored once on three chances with the man advantage.
A Dutch national who was reported missing in Turkey has been found dead, officials and Turkish media reports said Monday.
The body of 22-year-old Joey Hoffman was found in a dried-up stream bed in the village of Narlikuyu, near the Mediterranean coastal town of Silifke, the private Dogan news agency reported.
An initial inspection of the body showed no sign that the man had been killed, Sevket Cinbir, the district governor in Silifke, told the state-run Anadolu Agency. He said that an autopsy would be carried out.
Hoffman disappeared after he had gone to Silifke to help a couple of friends who were building a house, according to Dutch media. He was last seen on July 8.
Anadolu said he went missing after he left to wander in the area searching for land to buy.
Police and rescue crews had been searching for Hoffman with the help of a drone, Anadolu reported.
Wherever Justin Bieber and his female friends go, romance rumors follow.
Such is the case for the "Baby" singer and Paola Paulin who have been spotted together on multiple occasions in recent weeks.
So is the Grammy winner officially off the market?
"Justin and Paola are dating, but nothing is exclusive," a source shared with E! News. "They have recently been seeing each other more often. She wants a relationship but he is taking his time on getting to know her."
According to our insider, their personalities are very compatible and they laugh all the time when they are together. The model has made such a good impression on Justin that he's already introduced Paola to some of his friends as well.
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union warned Ankara on Friday that a Turkish court’s decision to overturn its release of a local rights activist damaged the country’s standing, saying the need to uphold court judgements was crucial for better EU-Turkey ties.
In a statement, the EU said the reversal of the release the chairman of the local arm of Amnesty International, Taner Kilic, was one of the “worrying developments undermining the rule of law and independence and impartiality of the judiciary in Turkey.”
“The non-implementation of judgements ... risks setting an unfortunate precedent as it casts serious doubts about the existence of effective legal remedy,” EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini and European Commissioner Johannes Hahn said in a statement.
“Concrete and lasting improvements in the area of rule of law and fundamental freedoms remain essential to the prospects of EU-Turkey relations,” they said.
Feds Say Hedge Funder Lied About Credentials, Criminal Past
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 11:02 PM EST) -- A New York hedge fund manager illegally raised at least $4 million from investors by lying about his professional background, allegedly saying he once worked in top positions at both Goldman Sachs and Bear Stearns, and by concealing an extensive criminal history, federal prosecutors said Friday in a complaint unsealed in Manhattan federal court.
Nicholas J. Genovese, 52, was charged with securities and wire fraud for soliciting investments in the hedge fund he founded, Willow Creek Investments, from 2015 through January and then using much of...
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Japan and Chile are set to be added to the calendar for the 2019 World Rally Championship.
Chile’s chances of joining the calendar were boosted in April after it hosted a candidate event for the WRC.
Autosport.com have reported that the WRC has previously said the calendar will expand from 13 to 14 rounds next year, but Japan’s return for the first time since 2010 will force out a European rally, which sources have predicted will be the Tour of Corsica.
Tour of Corsica organisers declined to comment when contacted by Autosport.
It’s been a successful few years for the WRC with Rally Turkey returning this year and the Safari expected back in 2020, WRC will introduce four new events in just three seasons.
The official announcement of the 2019 will be made by the WRC in August
Girls Pint Out is a national craft beer organization for women. Their mission is to build a community of women who love craft beer and who are an active, contributing part of the greater craft beer community.
Through social media, blog posts, and local events hosted by chapters, Girls Pint Out offers a forum for discussion, education, and fun. Events are educational, charitable, and/or social. The majority of events are women-only, but sometimes men are invited.
There is no membership process – just join up for a pint!
Carrie got in on the fall-beer action with a sampling of some local favorites!
Kulemin is ahead of schedule as he rehabs a shoulder injury, according to Islanders coach Doug Weight, Brian Compton of NHL.com reports.
While he remains without a clear timetable for his return, the prognosis keeps improving for Kulemin, who was able to get back on the practice rink in mid-January. Of course, even when healthy, the Russian was turning in campaigns in the low 20-point range for the Islanders. Take that for what it's worth in the fantasy arena.
Jayne Houdyshell accepts the Tony Award for featured actress in a play for her role in "The Humans" at the June 12, 2016, awards ceremony. Houdyshell, who was born in Topeka and graduated in 1972 from Topeka High School, has earned two other Tony nominations since her Broadway debut in 2006 at age 52. Prior to appearing on Broadway, she had a long career in regional theater.
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Manchester United star Paul Pogba is enjoying and enduring a mixed Premier League campaign, with his latest display ending on a low-note.
The £89million midfielder was subbed off against Tottenham at Wembley and has slid down WhoScored.com's overall ratings table.
Performance data is analysed and compiled into a ranking for each top flight player with Kevin De Bruyne and Harry Kane battling for the top spot.
Take a look through the gallery to reveal the best players in the Premier League this season according to WhoScored.com.
At least one person is believed to have been seriously injured after two vehicles collided in South Otago this morning.
A police spokeswoman said the collision occurred just before 10.30am near the intersection of State Highways 1 and 8, about 3km south of Milton.
"Two helicopters have attended, and at least one person is thought to be seriously injured."
SH1 is closed and diversions are in place, she said.
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The Serious Crash Unit will attend the scene.
The Albemarle County Architectural Review Board is looking over plans for a Wawa convenience store at the intersection of Route 29 and Proffit Road.
100K Best Buy Workers To Get Bonuses
NEW YORK (AP) — Best Buy Co., the nation’s largest consumer electronics retailer, says it will be handing out bonuses to more than 100,000 employees, joining a list of companies sharing a portion of their windfall from the corporate tax reform law with employees.
The Minneapolis-based chain says that this month it will pay one-time bonuses of $1,000 to full-time workers and $500 to part-time employees.
Company spokesman Jeff Shelman said full-time salaried employees on a bonus plan will not get the extra funds.
Best Buy joins a list of others including Walmart Inc., Walt Disney Co. and Starbucks Corp., adopting measures such as giving out bonuses, enhancing maternity benefits and raising wages in the wake of the tax overhaul.
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Tribal officials investigate gillnet abandoned on Mille Lacs
Tribal authorities are investigating an abandoned gillnet found on Mille Lacs Lake that contained 67 dead walleyes.
Last week's find has revived the controversy over tribal fishing on Mille Lacs, where the walleye population has been on a long-term decline.
Mille Lacs is co-managed between the state and eight Ojibwe bands that have court-affirmed treaty rights to net and spear a portion of the lake's walleyes.
Charlie Rasmussen, spokesman for the Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission, says Fond du Lac band conservation officials have begun an investigation. He says the 112 pounds of walleyes in the net will count against the band's quota.
Only members of the eight bands may keep walleyes from the lake this year. For state-licensed walleye anglers, it's the third consecutive summer of catch-and-release-only.
The United Nations says a Nepalese peacekeeper in South Sudan has been accused of inappropriately touching a teenage girl in exchange for money.
The allegation in the town of Aweil comes two months after 46 Ghanaian peacekeepers were recalled when some members allegedly paid local women living in a protection camp in the town of Wau for sex.
A U.N. statement says an investigation into the latest allegation is underway.
Multiple U.N. peacekeeping missions have faced allegations of sexual abuse or exploitation in recent years, with Secretary-General Antonio Guterres calling it a “global menace” that must end.
The U.N. has about 15,000 peacekeepers in South Sudan, whose civil war is well into a fifth year.
A Walker County teenager was arrested for bringing a gun to school on Friday.
Sheriff Steve Wilson tells Channel 3, a 14-year-old male was charged with possession of a firearm on school property for bringing an unloaded .22 caliber handgun to Chattanooga Valley Middle School.
The student was released to his parent by a juvenile judge.
Stay with WRCBtv.com for updates to this story.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Nashville International Airport (BNA) has been named the fastest growing airport of its size in the country following a surge in passenger traffic last year.
Airport officials say that more than 12.9 million passengers traveled in and out of BNA last year, an all-time record for the fourth consecutive year in a row. Officials say that was an increase of 11.2 percent from the previous year.
As a result of the increased number of travelers, BNA received the Airport Traffic Growth Award from Airline Network News and Analysis for being the fastest-growing mid-size airport in the nation.
Officials say 2017 promises to be even busier and the airport is projected to surpass the latest figure by more than a million passengers.
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April 3Chinese property developer Gemdale :
* Says it plans to pay annual cash dividend as 7 yuan(pre-tax) per 10 shares as FY 2016 div payment
* Its unit will buy 51 percent stake in Ningbo-based real estate firm
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ALSIP, Ill -- Police in suburban Alsip had to kill a pit bull that attacked and killed a 77-year-old woman.
Officers were called to Komensky Ave and 116th St Monday afternoon to investigate reports of a woman being mauled by a dog in the back yard.
When they arrived officers say the dog was still aggressive and had to shoot it.
They tried to give the woman first aid but it was too late. Police said the woman lived at that address.
A young man walking his dog saw the attack and called police.
Police say the dog was a 6-year-old pit bull and was a pet in the home.
No word yet if anyone else was at the home when the attack happened.
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VAGABOND SKI & SOCIAL CLUB, an active social club for singles and married couples. Meeting and dance; with great music by Andrea and the Mods on Wednesday, October 4, 2017; 7:00 (meeting), 8:00 (dance), at Knights of Columbus Hall, 1800 S. 92nd Street, West Allis. $5 Guest Admission. www.vagabondskiclub.com.
WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – West Springfield police are looking to identify a woman accused of stealing a guitar worth hundreds of dollars.
According to a post on the West Springfield Police Department Facebook page, the woman seen in the surveillance photos above is suspected of stealing a $500 guitar from the Riverdale Shops on January 23 around 6:00 p.m.
West Springfield police say the woman may have left on a PVTA bus. If you recognize her or have any information, you’re asked to call Detective Kennedy at 413-263-3210 ext. 229. Callers can remain anonymous.
Giant snakes upwards of 20 feet long are common in Indonesia.
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But, when was the last time a massive python nearly severed a man’s arm, and villagers then celebrated his survival by eating the snake?
That’s exactly what happened recently in a remote area of Batang Gansal.
A security guard was patrolling an oil palm plantation when he came across the snake. A fan of eating snakes himself, he tried to catch the animal, but instead, the snake clamped down on his arm.
According to the local police chief, another security guard and some local residents, one of whom hit the snake with a log, helped save the man’s life.
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And what did the villagers do to celebrate? They killed the snake, displayed its body, and then promptly fried the reptile up and ate him.
May 2 Philippine Business Bank Inc A Savings Bank
* Qtrly net interest income grew by 15.8% to 682.7 million pesos
* Net interest margin grew by 16 basis points from 3.8% as of year-end 2016 to 4.0% in march 2017
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By the end, Pablo Zabaleta must have felt a lot older than his 32 years. The veteran Argentine will not have been the only West Ham player who was willing referee Martin Atkinson to blow his whistle but his team-mates were at least spared the task of trying to shackle Marcus Rashford throughout the piece. Zabaleta, on the other hand, never got a breather.
One former player who knows a fair bit about cutting in at pace from the left and wreaking havoc against defences is Thierry Henry, and from his position in the pundit’s chair for Sky Sports, the former Arsenal striker’s appraisal of Rashford’s performance at Old Trafford on Sunday was pretty unequivocal. “This man was, for me, in the second half unplayable,” Henry said.
There were a number of moments from Rashford that electrified the home crowd but a few stood out in particular. The first, most obviously, was a blistering 50-yard run,...
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Valencia ends goal drought as Everton down Southampton
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Jan 2 (Reuters) - Substitute Enner Valencia scored his first Everton goal to break Southampton's resolve and send the home side on their way to a 3-0 win at Goodison Park on Monday, with Leighton Baines and Romelu Lukaku also finding the net.
Valencia had not scored in the Premier League since getting two goals for West Ham United against Manchester City last January, but secured the breakthrough in the 73rd minute when he bundled home the rebound after Fraser Forster had saved Lukaku's header.
Ronald Koeman's side had struggled to find solutions to prise open his former employers but killed off the contest in the 81st minute when Baines beat Forster from the spot after Maya Yoshida clumsily brought down Lukaku.
Everton ran riot as Southampton crumbled and Lukaku signed off a dominant second half when he slammed an emphatic effort into the top corner from just inside the visitors' box in the 89th minute.
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - Sky19 is the newest tool in the WHNT News 19 arsenal and today we launched it for its official maiden on-air voyage! Sky19 is an unmanned aerial vehicle.
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Tom Parkin says the NDP’s rise in the polls came after Ontarians started to see through Doug Ford’s ‘man of the people’ act.
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In his latest attempt to undermine President Trump, John McCain appeared on MSNBC with Chuck Todd to demand that Trump
handle foreign policy his way.
“Not everybody thinks the Washington consensus on foreign policy has worked in the Middle East over the last 25 years,” Chuck
Todd began. “And it hasn’t. And you’re right. It hasn’t. But it wasn’t because of the people that are around [Trump] now. For eight
years, we basically did nothing in response to some of the horrendous war crimes in history. I support what he did, but we’ve got
to develop a strategy.”
Of course, the president has already made it clear that we are not invading Syria.
“There is still not an overall strategy that he can come to congress and his advisors and say, ‘ok here is how we are going to
handle Syria,’” McCain continued. “’Here is how we are going to handle post-Mosul Iraq.
RCMP have recovered the body of a teen who drowned at the old Pinawa Dam.
READ: RCMP searching for teen who went underwater at Pinawa Dam
Police said the 18 year-old was swimming in the Lee River near the dam July 2 when he went underwater and didn’t resurface.
Friends told officers on scene the teen had been swimming down the rapids on the high side of the dam when they lost sight of him.
The underwater recovery unit was called in. The teen was found deceased 12:10 p.m. Wednesday.
RELATED: ‘Be prepared’: Lifesaving Society urging Manitobans to be water-wise
RCMP said the drowning victim was not wearing a life jacket.
Access to the Old Pinawa Dam Heritage Park, near Lac du Bonnet, was restricted during the search.
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On Sunday 8 January 2017 you'll have a chance to discover a hidden bush gem in the scenic Korokoro Valley.
Join the park ranger and the Friends of Belmont Regional Park for a guided walk in Belmont Regional Park. We meet at Oakleigh St before catching a bus to start the walk from near the start of the Stratton St entrance.
There’s a short steep climb before descending into beautiful forest that was once a water catchment area for Petone. Lunch is at the historic Korokoro dam before another short climb back to the carpark.
The walk begins at 9.30am and finishes at 1.00pm. A maximum of 30 people can undertake the walk so bookings are essential. A good level of fitness is required. There is a price of $6 to cover the cost of the bus.
For other guided walks, cycling events and events for the whole family check out our summer events programme.
New Delhi: Domestic passenger vehicle sales rose 14.29 per cent to 2,75,417 units in November from 2,40,983 units in the same month last year.
Domestic car sales were up 4.49 per cent to 1,81,395 units as against 1,73,607 units in November last year, according to data released by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM).
Motorcycle sales last month rose 23.25 per cent to 9,59,122 units as against 7,78,173 units a year earlier. Total two-wheeler sales in November rose 23.49 per cent to 15,35,277 units compared to 12,43,246 units in the year-ago month.
Sales of commercial vehicles were up 50.43 per cent to 68,846 units in November, SIAM said. Vehicle sales across categories registered a rise of 24.05 per cent to 19,39,671 units from 15,63,658 units in November 2016, it added.
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) – The NFC North champion Green Bay Packers will host a wildcard playoff game at Lambeau Field next Sunday.
The 4th-ranked Packers will host the 5th-ranked New York Giants. Kickoff is at 3:40 p.m. Central Time.
The Packers say about 8,000 tickets are still available that season ticket holders chose not to purchase. They’re being sold online at www.packers.com/tickets/single_game_tickets (click on the Ticketmaster link) for $118 to $145.
On the Friday before the game, Downtown Green Bay Inc. says a pep rally will be held at the Packers Heritage Trail Monument at the corner of N. Washington and Cherry streets, at 3:30 in the afternoon. Frank Hermans will emcee.
Authorities say the brother of the teen charged with killing 17 people at a Florida school has been arrested for trespassing at the same school.
A Broward Sheriff's Office report says 18-year-old Zachary Cruz was arrested Monday afternoon at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School and charged with trespassing.
The report says the teen was found riding his skateboard at the school though he had received prior warnings from school officials to stay away from the campus. The report adds that Zachary Cruz told the arresting deputy that he was there to "reflect on the school shooting and to soak it in."
His 19-year-old brother, Nikolas Cruz, faces 17 first-degree murder charges in connection with the Feb. 14 shooting.
Jail records didn't immediately list an attorney for Zachary Cruz.
NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks slid on Tuesday as 10-year Treasury yields hit 3 percent for the first time in four years, stoking concerns over higher borrowing rates for companies already facing rising costs, and as quarterly results failed to deliver positive outlooks.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average .DJI fell 423.32 points, or 1.73 percent, to 24,025.37, the S&P 500 .SPX lost 35.74 points, or 1.34 percent, to 2,634.55 and the Nasdaq Composite .IXIC dropped 121.25 points, or 1.7 percent, to 7,007.35.
The Guardian reports that according to a Bureau of Investigative Journalism study, colistin, an "antibiotic of last resort," is used by the tonnes by Indian farms to make the poultry gain weight a little bit faster. And all of this is perfectly legal. The World Health Organization (WHO) calls antibiotic resistance "a major threat to public health".
Another reason to eat less meat I guess. Like we needed one.
Approximately 30 percent of Belmont's 7,700 students qualified for the Fall 2016 Dean's List. Belmont Provost Dr. Thomas Burns said, "This achievement for the fall semester indicates that these students have placed a high priority on their work at Belmont and have invested time and energy in their studies. It is our strong belief that consistent application in this manner will reap great benefits, which will equip them for a lifetime of learning and growing."
Stafford’s finally back from vacation!
Here’s what you missed on The Stafford Show today on Talk Radio AM640.
Ontario mom mourning her daughter shocked to find she could overrule her wish to donate organs
Stafford asks callers if they’re donors and if they have a problem with doctors asking your next of kin whether they want to donate your organs or not.
‘Common sense has left the building,’ immigration lawyer says
Stafford asks callers if this is about political correctness or if it’s simply a cash grab.
Catch The Stafford Show live, Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to noon!
We still don’t know what caused the deaths of two transmission line workers in June, but Nalcor is ruling out tower design. NTV’s Danielle Barron reports.
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At 2:31 am Attala Deputies and The Mississippi Highway Patrol were called to Highway 12 west for a possible disabled 18 wheeler. Emergency personnel arrived on scene and notified dispatch that it was a log truck that had turned over and out of the roadway. The driver was not injured in the accident.
At 11:09 am Attala Deputies were called to the 200 block of Byway Road for a report of a B&E.
At 3:25 pm Attala Deputies, MedStat EMS along with Attala Fire and Rescue responded to Attala Road 2224 for a report of a 4-Wheeler accident. According to emergency personnel one female was transported by air to a Tupelo hospital with a possible broken pelvis.
Chandler (illness) is available to play Saturday against the Warriors.
Chandler has been battling an illness all week, but he's apparently feeling well enough to play after getting through warmups with no issues. The 30-year-old is averaging 9.0 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.9 assists across 30.7 minutes per game this season, though depending on how he feels Saturday, he may not see a full dosage of minutes.
Off of their Big Sky Tournament win, the Montana State Bobcats gear up for the NCAA Selection Show March 13. This is the Lady Cats' first shot at the tournament since 1993.
Starting at 5:00 pm, and streamed LIVE here, 64 teams will be announced with their seeding. Of the 64, 32 teams will have automatic qualification. The remaining best 32 teams selected are determined by the Division I Women's Basketball Championship Sport Committee.
To make sure no one misses the coverage, our KTMF/KWYB Sports Director Shaun Rainey and Sports Reporter Kyle Sherman will be live on the scene.
Watch for reactions and hear from the players themselves as our SWX team brings the Selection Show to you.
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Yerington's Anaconda Copper Mine has been removed from a federal list of Superfund clean-up sites. Our contributor Kaleb Roedel of the Northern Nevada Business Weekly has the story.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency made the announcement last week. The Anaconda Copper Mine was included on the Superfund list back in 2016, but the EPA's updated list no longer includes the site as cleanup activities progress.
The site covers more than 3,400 acres in the Mason Valley in Lyon County and includes groundwater contamination among other issues.
In February, EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt and Governor Brian Sandoval signed an agreement to defer the listing and turn the job over to the state.
Under deferral, cleanup at the mine must still achieve the same level of human health and environmental protection by meeting all applicable federal and state requirements.
To read the rest of the story, please visit the Northern Nevada Business Weekly.
Islamabad
Ministry of Housing and Works will construct around 500, 000 housing units for the low income families throughout the country under Apna Ghar Scheme. ‘Presently, there is a shortfall of approximately 9-10 million houses in the country and the present government is making concerted efforts to bridge the gap,’ an official in the Ministry of Housing and Works told APP.
Under the scheme, he said, the government would provide houses to homeless and shelterless families by constructing low-cost units on state land in different localities. ‘To ensure cost effective access to credit for housing, the government will pick up a portion of the financing cost as subsidy,’ the official added.—APP
× Prince search warrants lay bare struggle with opioids
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) _ Court documents unsealed in the investigation into Prince’s death suggest a doctor and a close friend helped him improperly obtain prescription opioid painkillers, but they shed no new light on how the pop superstar got the fentanyl that killed him.
The affidavits and search warrants were unsealed Monday in Carver County District Court as the yearlong investigation into Prince’s death continues. The documents show authorities searched Paisley Park, cellphone records of Prince’s associates, and Prince’s email accounts to try to determine how he got the fentanyl, a synthetic opioid drug 50 times more powerful than heroin.
The documents provide details on Prince’s struggle with addiction to prescription opioids.
Prince was 57 when he was found alone and unresponsive in an elevator at his Paisley Park estate on April 21
Kenneka Jenkins’ mother seeks to preserve Rosemont hotel video
Attorneys for the mother of Kenneka Jenkins have filed an emergency petition to preserve all surveillance recordings taken within a Rosemont hotel from before the time in which the 19-year-old Chicago woman was found dead in an unused freezer.
The filing also asks the hotel to produce a schedule of any employees and independent contractors who were at the Crowne Plaza Hotel from Sept. 8 through Sept. 10.
Also included in the filing — and not previously disclosed publicly — are results from Jenkins’ postmortem examination.
The filing states that Jenkins’ organs were all present and intact; there was no evidence of physical injury or bruising — including no head, neck, arm or back trauma.
This is a developing story. Please check back for details.
Oct 5 (Reuters) - Yum China Holdings Inc:
* Yum China says‍​ with CEO Mickey Pant's resignation, he will be entitled to annual compensation of $1 million in cash or stock
* Yum China says‍​ in connection with Pant's resignation, he will also remain eligible to participate in co's employee benefit plans
* Yum China says‍​ Pant will also remain eligible get continued vesting of outstanding equity awards with co, Yum Brands - SEC filing
* In relation to Joey Wat's appointment, approved increase in her annual performance-based bonus target from 100 pct to 130 pct of annual base salary
* In connection with appointment of Wat as CEO, effective March 1, co approved increase in Wat’s annual base salary from $750,000 to $1.1 million Source text (http://bit.ly/2xWjnD4) Further company coverage:
WASHINGTON — Traditional allies in support of gun rights are of one mind in calling for regulation of “bump stock” devices that apparently aided the gunman behind the Las Vegas attack.
Usually the National Rifle Association opposes firearms restrictions. President Donald Trump has pledged to support gun rights. Yet after the deadly rampage at a country music festival in Las Vegas, they are endorsing additional regulations for the devices.
Both the NRA and the Trump White House expressed support Thursday for controls on bump stocks. The top Republican in Congress, House Speaker Paul Ryan, and other GOP lawmakers also are backing the effort.
A bump stock fits over the stock and grip of a semi-automatic rifle and allows the weapon to fire continuously, some 400 to 800 rounds in a single minute.
Power supply will be suspended in the areas under KV substation Sulur on January 4 from 9 am to 2 pm.
Areas such as TM Nagar, BS Nagar, Ranganathapuram , Kannampalayam, Kangayampalayam, MG Pudur and Ravathur will face suspension.
According to a release from TANGEDCO, power is being suspended to carry out routine monthly maintenance works.
Officials have been requested to finish the replacement works within the stipulated time so as to not cause discomfort to the public.
#warriors fans in China rocking some old school classics. pic.twitter.com/3EXIpFFZck — Larry Beil (@LarryBeilABC7) October 3, 2017
#warriors center JaVale McGee making new friends in China. pic.twitter.com/6fPubAutwZ — Larry Beil (@LarryBeilABC7) October 3, 2017
Stephen Curry is the face of the Warriors franchise. But in China, there's another face they've grown to love, Laurence Scott, the official host and commentator for the team.Laurence has worked in Bay Area media for years. But now thousands, maybe millions watch him in China.
April 24 (Reuters) - Masco Corp:
* Q1 EARNINGS PER SHARE $0.47
* Q1 EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW $0.49 — THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S
* Q1 SALES $1.9 BILLION VERSUS I/B/E/S VIEW $1.86 BILLION
* FY2018 EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW $2.57 — THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S
* SAYS HAD A HIGH LEVEL OF INVESTMENT SPENDING IN Q1, BUT EXPECTATIONS FOR YEAR HAVE NOT CHANGED Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reuters.Briefs@thomsonreuters.com)
It is the morning after the night before at the First Dates Hotel and I am searching for evidence of hanky panky. The hotel is a spin-off from Channel 4’s successful match-making series, First Dates, which films dinner dates in a London restaurant, followed by awkward sessions in a confession booth.
For First Dates Hotel, pre-matched couples are flown to a luxury hotel in Provence and, after a meal together, have the option of allowing their love to blossom in further encounters over the next day or two.
“People are more relaxed on holiday,” says the famously smooth-tongued First Dates maitre d’ Fred Sirieux, who has also travelled to Southern France to ensure the guests have a comfortable, ideally fruitful stay.
“For most people it works, because it puts them in a situation where they feel completely off-guard. So it’s just easier for them to be able to open up and trust others.”
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Enjoy this homecoming performance to mark the end of the choir's tour at Nebraska Wesleyan's campus.
The VIP tent at Gullane flew off and was was destroyed today in extreme winds
Scottish Open Tent Flies Off In Storm Hector Winds
The Scottish Open takes place at Gullane next month and they’ll be needing a new VIP tent after it flew off and was completely destroyed in Storm Hector gusts.
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Winds were reaching 70mph across Scotland, northern England and Northern Ireland.
The winds may look tough at Shinnecock Hills in the US Open but these are a completely different beast.
The Scottish Open takes place at the East Lothian links next month again after hosting in 2015 when Rickie Fowler won.
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Hot springs have killed or injured more people than other natural features at Yellowstone
(CNN) A 21-year-old man from North Carolina suffered severe burns late Tuesday when he fell into a hot spring at Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming.
Gervais Dylan Gatete from Raleigh was with seven other people when he was burned in the Lower Geyser Basin north of the Old Faithful area, a spokeswoman for the park said Wednesday in a written statement.
Investigators are trying to determine how Gatete fell in.
"Yellowstone's thermal features are dangerous," Superintendent Dan Wenk said. The park's statement explains the ground in the area is fragile, with scalding water just below the surface.
Hot springs have killed or injured more people than other natural features at Yellowstone.
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Sandra Horbach, the cohead of US buyouts at the $158 billion Carlyle Group, is one of the private equity industry's most senior women.
Described as a trailblazer, she is also one of Carlyle's most senior women.
In a wide-ranging interview with Business Insider, Horbach described the best career advice she has gotten. It came courtesy of her father, a real-estate developer.
He advised her "to really focus on relationships and to care about people that you work with and to never forget the human aspect of a deal," Horbach said.
"At the end of the day, that's what really is going to drive success," she added. "It's the people who are running our companies that are really going to be the determinant of whether we have a successful outcome."
You can read the full interview with Horbach here.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Doubledragon Properties Corp:
* 1H17 total revenues up 131 percent to 1.6 billion pesos
* HY net income was up 161 pct to 376.4 mln pesos Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
CAPE TOWN - Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) said yesterday that it had lifted the suspension of Eskom, which reinstates the electricity utility’s full membership of the organisation.
Eskom was suspended in September last year in the wake of serious allegations of state capture and corruption.
“BLSA has decided it is now appropriate to lift Eskom’s suspension. This decision has been communicated to Eskom’s leadership,” said BLSA chief executive Bonang Mohale.
The decision to lift Eskom’s suspension – taken by the BLSA board – was in recognition of the progress made by Eskom’s new board since its appointment, it said in a statement.
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Damascus, SANA- Temperatures will remain around or slightly above average as the country is affected by a superficial seasonal low air pressure accompanied by western airstreams in the upper layers of the atmosphere. The Meteorology Department expected in its Monday bulletin that the skies will be.... Sana-en 11:32:00 AM CEST
Verde Valley Resale in Camp Verde said they are proud to have a show of artwork by Camp Verde artist Mary Lue Allen. The two week show is the start of VVR gallery support of local artists. The owners are allowing local artists to show their work in a gallery space for two weeks. Mary Lue was the inaugural artist.
Much has been written about what company will be the first to break the $1 trillion market cap (Amazon or Apple are both good bets), but that barrier only remains unbroken for modern companies. The Dutch East India Company, which was around from 1602 to 1799, peaked at a market cap way, way, way above $1 trillion: $7.9 trillion, adjusted for inflation:
The company's peak valuation coincided with the peak of Tulip Mania, the first speculative bubble, when things got really out of hand:
Already by 1623, the sum of 12,000 guilders – considerably more than the value of a smart townhouse in Amsterdam – was offered to tempt one tulip connoisseur into parting with only 10 bulbs of the beautiful, and extremely rare, Semper Augustus – the most coveted tulip variety. It was not enough to secure a deal.
[BBC]
Of course, the Dutch East India Company had the advantage of being backed by the powerful Dutch empire, but still, damn. $7.9 trillion.
[Visual Capitalist]
SEATTLE (AP) — A man who was brought to the U.S. illegally as a child but was protected from deportation by the Obama administration has been taken into custody in the Seattle area in what could be the first case of its kind in the country.
Northwest Immigrants Rights Project Legal Director Matt Adams told The Associated Press Tuesday that 23-year-old Daniel Ramirez Medina was arrested Friday by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. Adams says he believes the young man was apprehended by mistake.
Adams says agents were at the Seattle home to arrest the man's father and that they took both men into custody. Ramirez Medina has a work permit under Obama's Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. He's being held in Tacoma.
Adams says the man is the first person he knows of with DACA status who has been detained.
Port Hope Police Acting Sgt. John Oosterhof stands by the service's new 2017 Dodge Charger featuring all-wheel-drive and a hemi-engine that will hit the roads very shortly in Port Hope. The cruiser is the latest edition for the new detailing. As the rotation continues, the other two cruisers will have the new styling of police markings.
Actress Rhea Sharma donned a similar look to Kangana Ranaut's in Tanu Weds Manu Returns for her show Tu Sooraj Main Saanjh Piyaji.
"The new track in the show is full of excitement and surprises. I have changed my avatar completely for it.
"While shooting for the song sequence ('Ghani bawri'), there were several look tests for Kanak's (her character) look but I insisted on keeping it original and opted for the same look as Kangana's as it connected to her character more," Rhea said in a statement.
In the upcoming episodes of the Star Plus show, there will be a divorce sequence featuring Kanak and Uma (Avinesh Rekhi). The makers have decided to give the track a Tanu Weds Manu Returns kind of a treatment.
So, Rhea will be seen sporting a curly hairdo and dressed in an outfit like Kangana's -- dhoti pants, T-shirt and a denim jacket.
School bus driver accused of touching kindergarten student
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — A 57-year-old school bus driver is accused of inappropriately touching a kindergarten student.
The Florida Times-Union reports substitute driver Daniel Allen Tittle is charged with lewd and lascivious conduct stemming from an incident in mid-May on his school bus. He was arrested June 22 and s jailed on a $150,000 bond.
Records show the incident occurred outside Pickett Elementary School. The newspaper reports that principal Carlene Smith sent a letter to parents about the incident.
A video on the bus captured the incident during the morning ride to school. It shows the driver tickling the girl on her chest, sides and back. He is also seen thrusting his pelvic area against her. Authorities say other students were on the bus at the time.
Records don't list an attorney for him.
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Information from: The (Jacksonville) Florida Times-Union, http://www.jacksonville.com
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence has assured Japan that the United States is ready to work with its Asian allies to achieve the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula.
"We appreciate the challenging times in which the people of Japan live with increasing provocations from across the Sea of Japan," Pence told Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in Tokyo on April 18.
"We are with you 100 percent," he said.
Abe said it was important "to seek diplomatic efforts as well as peaceable settlements of the issue," adding: "At the same time dialogue for the sake of dialogue is valueless and [it] is necessary for us to exercise pressure."
Pyongyang has accelerated its nuclear and missile tests in recent years, despite international condemnation and UN sanctions.
On April 17, Pence said that Washington’s "era of strategic patience is over," while President Donald Trump warned North Korean ruler Kim Jong Un that he has "gotta behave."
Based on reporting by AP, AFP, and Reuters
NEW YORK (AP) — What’s new in cruising for 2018? There’s the usual razzle-dazzle — laser tag, water slides, zip lines and massive LED screens — along with a continued emphasis on healthy lifestyles, from dining options to fitness.
New ships offer more outdoor spaces and views of the sea, with boardwalk-style decks, glass walls and observation areas.
Alaska is very popular, along with itineraries on smaller ships to other cold-water destinations like Iceland, Greenland and the polar regions.
Millennials are a factor, too. Royal Caribbean says shorter cruises are popular with 20-somethings. In Europe, U by Uniworld river cruises are for ages 21-45 only.
The Cruise Lines International Association says “skip-gen” cruising is a new phenomenon, when grandparents cruise with grandkids, but skip a generation by leaving mom and dad home.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Asustek Computer Inc:
* SAYS UNIT BUYS LAND SITE IN CHONGQING FOR 191.3 MILLION YUAN ($28.91 million) Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 6.6166 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida will start sharing voter information to make sure people aren’t registered in other states.
Gov. Rick Scott signed the bill (HB 85) on Monday.
The measure sponsored by Rep. Ross Spano allows the Department of State to share voter information with other states provided that the effort is not controlled by the federal government. It also allows Florida to share driver’s license information.
Currently there is a partnership between 23 states and the District of Columbia to share information.
President Donald Trump has made an issue of people who are registered to vote in more than one state, using it as one of the bedrocks of his overall contention that voter fraud is rampant in the U.S.
For ten years, Scott Austic has languished in jail, for a murder he probably didn't commit. His ever-faithful mum and his loving daughter refuse to believe he did it. Now, there's convincing proof that crucial evidence against him was planted.
PACIFIC PALISADES, Calif., Feb. 14, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- One of the most prominent events on the PGA TOUR, the renowned Los Angeles stop, will debut a much-anticipated new title sponsor this week at the Genesis Open. Luxury automotive brand Genesis has partnered with TGR Live and Tiger...
Image copyright Met Police Image caption Joshua Cohen will next appear in court on Wednesday
A man has appeared in court charged with the murder of his mother and sister at their north London home.
Joshua Cohen, 27, is accused of stabbing his 66-year-old mother Louise and sister Hannah, 33, at their house in Golders Green.
They were pronounced dead by emergency services on Friday evening.
Mr Cohen was arrested in nearby Golders Hill Park at about 14:00 BST on Saturday following a tip-off from a member of the public.
Image copyright @JordTAnderson Image caption Emergency services were called at 20:50 BST on Friday
He appeared at Hendon Magistrates' Court charged with two counts of murder and will next appear in court on Wednesday for a bail application.
Mr Cohen spoke only to give his name and address.
A plea hearing has provisionally been listed for 11 September at the Old Bailey.
Ultra-soulful songstress, Stephanie Mills, with special guest Troop, will be performing live in the Tropicana Showroom at Tropicana Atlantic City Casino & Resort , on Sunday, 14 May at 6 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m. Stephanie Mills is a legendary Grammy and America Music Award winning recording artist with five bestselling albums and ten Billboard #1 singles. Over the span of her illustrious 35-year career, Stephanie has distinguished herself as a top R&B, gospel and soul singer, and legendary Broadway star.
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About FULA (Futuro Latino Americano) - Latin American Elders Group
Latin American Elders meet to enjoy some social time together. They meet up for a chat, some knitting exchange skills, to learn how to use mobile device round sharing coffee/tea and biscuits and dinner. On their initiative, they organise special events such as Christmas parties, International Women's day or fundraising events. In addition to that, English classes, yoga, talks on benefits, healthy living or use of mobile device coaching are provided for free and run by Age UK Lewisham and Southwark's and LAWRS' volunteers.
Traffic is clearing on the M62 motorway in West Yorkshire after a collision this morning (Wednesday).
Emergency services were called to the M62 between Cleckheaton and Leeds at junctions 25 and 26 at around 8am following the crash.
One lane was closed, and motorists faced rush hour delays of nearly an hour, Highways England said.
But delays are now clearing and the hard shoulder has reopened.
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The parents of the man gunned down in Chilliwack earlier this week are speaking out tonight. Cody Isaacson’s parents say authorities failed their son. John Hua reports.
A man who was shot at an unknown location, drove himself to this Ensley home in his silver Ford Mustang and called police. The incident happened on Tuesday, June 13, 2017.
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– WWE has officially set the Raw Women’s Championship match and Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal for WrestleMania 34. Alexa Bliss will defend the Women’s Championship against Nia Jax, while the first participants in the Andre battle royal are The Revival.
The Bliss vs. Jax match was set after Bliss cut a promo on Raw before her match with Asuka, saying that she had used Nia Jax and wasn’t sorry about anything she’s said about her. Bliss lost the match via countout and then was attacked by Jax. Bliss told Angle she wanted Jax arrested, but Angle refused and said that he’s had enough of arresting people for the night. He then booked the title match for WrestleMania.
Meanwhile, The Revival announced after they defeated Titus Worldwide that they plan to be the first team ever to win the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal.
You can see pics and video from both segments below.
March 19 (Reuters) - 0168.Hk:
* YASUTAKA SUGIURA HAS RESIGNED AS A NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF COMPANY Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
3 bodies found in SUV submerged in central New York pond
TULLY, N.Y. (AP) – State police say three bodies have been found in an SUV submerged in a central New York pond.
The discovery Tuesday afternoon in the Onondaga County town of Tully came soon after troopers issued a news release seeking the public’s help in finding two women, ages 26 and 34, and a 5-year-old girl who had been reported missing.
The identities of the three bodies removed from the SUV haven’t been released yet.
But the Ford Explorer found in the pond 10 miles (16 kilometers) south of Syracuse matches the description of the vehicle authorities were searching for Tuesday.
Troopers say the women and child were headed Monday to a barbecue on a lake in the neighboring Cortland County town of Preble.
Ronaldo was rumoured to be frustrated with life in the Spanish capital in the summer in the wake of his tax fraud case.
At the time, he was said to angered that his club failed to show more support for his off-field troubles.
Florentino Perez swiftly came out in defence of Real’s superstar with Ronaldo seemingly happy at the gesture.
But rumours surrounding his future at the Bernabeu continue to circulate and he could still leave the reigning La Liga and Champions League winners.
This new law, which came into effect on January 1st 2017, was designed to minimize the huge negative impact of unwanted plastic bags on our environment.
The Aruba Hotel and Tourism Association, and its Environmental Committee, totally supported the awareness campaign organized by Plastic Bag Ban Aruba which was designed to inform the public about the details of this ban.
In order to help support this law, members of the Aruba Hotel and Tourism Association decided to print reusable bags which could be purchased at cost from members who in turn make the bags available to their guests and employees.
In our pictures Divi Resorts in full support of the new law, distributed the attractive large reusable bags, with a leaf design, representing the environment, to employees at Divi and Tamarijn All Inclusive Resorts, as the preservation of the island’s nature is of utmost importance to the success of the local hospitality industry.
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND)- Brewers around the state are marking Illinois Craft Beer Week starting Friday.
The event includes events meant to highlight the state’s growing craft brewing industry. A full list of events is available here.
The number of small breweries has grown from 50 to 230 over the past five years, said Danielle D’Alessandro of the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild.
“Illinois ranks, I think we’re 11th or 12th in terms of breweries per capita compared to other states in the U.S.,” D’Alessandro said. “So I don’t think we’ve reached a saturation point. I think there’s still room for growth there.”
D’Alessandro said she hopes the week helps connect people with local brewers.
“It gives consumers an opportunity to see what’s going on in their local communities: the jobs that are being developed, the economic re-development that’s happening,” D’Alessandro said. “So this is just an opportunity to highlight all that’s happening around craft beer in Illinois.”
The central London building where offices of Cambridge Analytica were located. British employees were sent home recently, told no buyer had emerged to keep the company going. Photo: Daniel Leal-Olivas/Agence France-Presse/Getty Images
People who sued Facebook Inc. and Cambridge Analytica over alleged improper harvesting of their personal data say they fear evidence will disappear as the British data-mining company folds up part of its corporate web.
Cambridge Analytica and its SCL affiliates, which worked for the campaign that saw the election of President Donald Trump, have filed for court protection to liquidate in the U.S. and U.K. British employees were sent home recently, told no buyer had emerged to keep the company going.
Lawyers who sued in the name of millions of Facebook users say they haven’t been able to contact one of the shell companies that make up Cambridge Analytica’s corporate family, and have a “legitimate concern regarding the preservation of documents and other evidence.”
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The world's last male northern white rhino, Sudan, has died after 'age-related complications'
This weekend, the theater at the Mary C. in Ocean Springs will be turned into a legendary nightclub from another era in Biloxi. Gus Stevens Supper Club may be long gone, but it's not forgotten.
A woman has been rushed to Sunnybrook hospital in serious condition after a stabbing in Brampton Wednesday afternoon (May 30), according to Peel Region Paramedics.
The 26-year-old woman was stabbed in the lobby of an apartment building on McLaughlin Road, near Ray Lawson Boulevard. It happened just after 2:30 p.m., according to paramedics. Her injuries are not considered life-threatening.
Police say one woman was arrested at the scene.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at 905-453-3311, ext. 2233.
Illicit overdoses claimed 1,208 lives in British Columbia between January and October of this year, according to the B.C. Coroners Service.
It says the latest figure compares with 683 deaths during the same period last year.
The service says fentanyl was detected in 999 of the confirmed and suspected deaths so far in 2017, an increase of 136 per cent from the same period last year.
It says the presence of fentanyl, an opioid painkiller, alone or in combination with other drugs, has steadily increased among those who have fatally overdosed.
In 2012, fentanyl was found in four per cent of deaths. This year, that number is 83 per cent.
Most of the deaths have occurred in Vancouver, Surrey and Victoria.
Vic Mensa is the latest rapper to stop by BET for Rate The Bars, where they give their thoughts on lyrics from rappers without knowing who said them. In this episode Vic rates bars from some of his closest Chicago peers, including the likes of Chance The Rapper, Joey Purp, Mick Jenkins, and J. Cole.
As you might be able to imagine, Mensa isn’t exactly the easiest grader in the world. Check out the video below to see how he rates the bars.
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April 20 IKB Deutsche Industriebank AG
* Tender offer to the holders of the capital raising notes and the hybrid raising notes
* Tender offer begins today, on April 20 and will expire on May 10 at 16:00 hours/4 p.m. (CEST), unless extended
* IKB Lux Beteiligungen S.à r.l. informs holders of notes issued by Capital Raising GmbH and Hybrid Raising GmbH of its offer to purchase any and all of notes at purchase price of 20 pct of nominal value Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
Circle is set to double its workforce in Ireland as part of its ambition to become the world's default platform for digitally sharing money.
The Boston-based firm currently employs 20 people in Ireland, having established its international headquarters in Dublin in July 2014.
It wants to add as many new members of staff over the next two years.
Founder and chief executive Jeremy Allaire told The Irish Times:"We're hiring a talent pool across a wide range of functions including compliance, risk, support, operations, legal affairs.
"Dublin is really becoming a critical office for us. It is the fastest growing one we have and we're obviously very committed to Ireland."
Cpl. Kyle Lukoskie, a motor transport mechanic with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, restocks cans of food at a soup kitchen in Catania, Italy, Dec. 29, 2016. Marines and sailors volunteered their time to help clean up the area and serve food during the holiday season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexander Mitchell/released)
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A Germania Flug Airbus A321-200, registration HB-JOI performing flight GM-3225 from Pristina to Zurich , was climbing through FL110 out of Pristina when the crew declared emergency and stopped the climb reporting a phone battery was emitting smoke. While cabin crew dealt with the phone, the flight crew returned the aircraft to Pristina for a safe landing about 15 minutes after departure.
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Wonderwall.com is taking a look back at the stars who found love, suffered heartbreak or experienced some other major event in their love lives this week, starting with one of our favorite former child stars: On March 8, just days after reports surfaced speculating that Emma Watson might be dating Chord Overstreet, the duo were photographed holding hands in Los Angeles. "They have been dating for a little bit now, but it's still pretty new," a source told People magazine as part of a March 9 report. "They met through friends. … They might seem like an odd match but they actually have very similar personalities." The romance rumors first kicked off after the "Beauty and the Beast" star and the "Glee" actor were seen leaving the Vanity Fair Oscar Party together on March 4. Now keep reading for more of the week's biggest celeb love life updates!
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More than 3,000 locomotive engineers and conductors at Canadian Pacific Railway have reached a tentative labour agreement.
Workers represented by the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) reached a deal Wednesday, ending a strike that began the previous evening.
Full operations at CP are expected to resume Thursday, May 31 at 6 in the morning, the TCRC said in a prepared statement.
“We believe this is a fair contract that our members can feel good about ratifying,” said union president Doug Finnson.
The tentative agreement has yet to be ratified by TCRC members, the union added.
That process is expected to take place over the coming months.
Details of the agreement are being withheld pending ratification.
CP also announced Tuesday (May 29) that it has reached a tentative three-year labour agreement with signal maintainers represented by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW).
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WASHINGTON — A federal judge has ruled against the Trump administration’s decision to end a program protecting some young immigrants from deportation.
U.S. District Judge John D. Bates in Washington says the Department of Homeland Security’s decision to rescind the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program “was unlawful and must be set aside.”
Bates is giving DHS 90 days to “better explain its view” that DACA is unlawful. After that, he says, DHS “must accept and process new as well as renewal DACA applications.”
DACA temporarily shielded from deportation so-called Dreamers — immigrants brought illegally to the U.S. as children. President Donald Trump announced last year that he would end the program.
Bates’ ruling Tuesday night comes in a pair of cases whose lead plaintiffs are the NAACP and Princeton University.
April 24 (Reuters) - Stepan Co:
* Q1 SALES ROSE 7 PERCENT TO $499.3 MILLION
* Q1 EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW $1.46 — THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S
* EFFECT OF FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION POSITIVELY IMPACTED QTRLY NET INCOME BY $0.8 MILLION, OR $0.04 PER DILUTED SHARE, VERSUS PRIOR YEAR
* “HEADWINDS IN OUR NORTH AMERICA POLYMER BUSINESS WILL CONTINUE TO CHALLENGE US IN 2018”
* FOR FULL YEAR, COMPANY EXPECTS CAPITAL SPENDING TO BE BETWEEN $105 MILLION AND $115 MILLION
* HEADWINDS IN NORTH AMERICA POLYMER BUSINESS “WILL CONTINUE TO CHALLENGE US IN 2018” Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reuters.Briefs@thomsonreuters.com)
Oct 6 (Reuters) - Indian oil-to-telecoms conglomerate Reliance Industries Ltd signed a deal to exit a U.S. shale asset, a move that marks the end of its seven years of investment which slumped into losses due to the global oil price downturn.
Houston-based Carrizo Oil & Gas Inc, the operator of the Marcellus shale in north-eastern and central Pennsylvania, also exited its investment, Reliance said in a statement on Friday. http://bit.ly/2xYqxGS
BKV Chelsea LLC, an affiliate of energy investment firm Kalnin Ventures LLC, bought the asset for $126 million, the statement said. (Reporting by Tanvi Mehta in Bengaluru and Promit Mukherjee in Mumbai; Editing by Amrutha Gayathri)
A lot of Celtic fans still dislike the signing of Al Horford. Part of the "problem" with Horford is he doesn't generate pretty box scores for a big man.
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16 dead in Indonesia ferry accident: official
JAKARTA; At least 16 people, including two children, died Tuesday after a ferry ran aground off the coast of Indonesia, officials said, as rescuers raced to save scores of other passengers thought to be aboard the vessel.
The deadly incident comes the same day authorities officially called off the search for more than 160 people still missing after another ferry sank on a popular tourist lake in Sumatra two weeks ago. Images from the latest accident showed passengers clinging to the side of the KM Lestari as it listed in waters off Sulawesi island, while other passengers floated in the sea awaiting help. The ferry ran aground about 300 metres from the coast, Indonesia’s transportation agency said, as waves swamped trucks and other vehicles on the boat’s deck before they plunged.
× Crews looking for teenage girl who authorities say fell from North Carolina waterfall
TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY, N.C. — Crews are searching for a 16-year-old girl who fell from a waterfall in Transylvania County, according to WLOS.
The girl went over Rainbow Falls in Gorges State Park at about 12 p.m. Wednesday, according to Katie Hall with North Carolina State Parks.
Henderson County dispatchers confirmed their dive team is responding to the scene.
Hall said recovery efforts could take time due to the volume and speed of the water, the terrain, and the distance to the falls.
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A search has been launched to trace a van and its driver after man was knocked down in a street.
Police are appealing for witnesses to an incident in which a 42-year-old man was in collision with a blue Ford Transit van.
The incident happened at around 7.55pm on Friday as the man walked along Wynyard Road in Hartlepool, near to the Owton Manor Social Club.
Cleveland Police say the van did not stop at the scene following the collision.
The man was treated for minor injuries at the scene.
Anyone with information as to the driver of the van or anyone who may have witnessed the incident is asked to contact Pc Neil Cooper on the non-emergency number 101, quoting event number 143652.
For the last four years, we've watched the new Tappan Zee Bridge being built, piece by piece like a giant puzzle. Several months before its planned opening, it is now possible to drive across the entire three-mile length of the new bridge.
Former “Smallville” star Allison Mack is accused of involvement in helping to recruit women as alleged sex slaves for a secret sorority within the organization NXIVM.
ABC News reports that a plea deal may be on the table and display footage of Mack in talks with U.S attorney’s
She is currently being held without bail, the hearing today is to determine whether bail should be granted.
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Urshela left Monday's game against the Giants with an undisclosed injury, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Urshela had to be pulled from Monday's game after appearing to hurt himself while running to second and picking up a double. Heading into Monday's game, Urshela had gone 20-for-41 (.488) with three home runs over 17 outings this spring. Additional information regarding his status should be available in the near future.
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It’s that time of year that we will be getting tons of pictures of hot chicks in naughty Christmas lingerie. Fist up is Hailey Clauson. I could do without the dude in these photos. Kind of kills my mood. If I was good in Photoshop, I’d remove him, but I find looking at the pics with one eye closed kinda helps.
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In July 2016, authorities were involved in a nearly 10-hour standoff in northwest Oklahoma City that ended with a murder suspect, William Proctor, nowhere to be found. When officers went to the house to make an arrest, noises could be heard inside the home, but no one answered the door.
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FRANKFURT, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Deutsche Bank on Friday posted its third consecutive annual loss in 2017, taking a hit from challenging markets, a drop in investment bank revenue and a U.S. tax reform.
The loss of 497 million euros ($621 million) at Germany’s flagship lender fell short of expectations of analysts, who had forecast a loss of 290 million euros, according to a Reuters poll of nine banks and brokerages.
The bank warned last month that it would post a loss for the year. ($1 = 0.8003 euros) (Reporting by Tom Sims; Editing by Maria Sheahan)
MILAN, April 28 Pirelli has accelerated its plans to relist on a stock exchange, pushing for an initial public offering from the fourth quarter of this year, the Italian tyremaker said on Friday.
The company had planned to list by the first half of next year.
"The decision was taken in light of the positive results achieved by the company, the implemented focus on the consumer business – which makes Pirelli the sole 'pure consumer tyre player' in the segment – and the present favorable market dynamics," it said in a statement.
The company was delisted from the Milan bourse in 2015, where its shares had traded since 1922, following a mandatory offer launched by an investment vehicle controlled by China National Chemical Corp (ChemChina).
Pirelli is expected to be re-listed in Milan or on a leading international stock exchanges, the company said. (Reporting by Agnieszka Flak; Editing Mark Bendeich)
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Braum's has withdrawn its application to develop in Classen Circle, according to an Oklahoma City councilman.
Ward 2 Councilman Ed Shadid posted the following to his Facebook just after 8 a.m. Friday:
Braum's letter requesting to withdraw the application:
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Liberty High School was evacuated Friday morning due to a bomb threat, Bethlehem Area School District Superintendent Joseph Roy tweeted.
The threat was written in a bathroom, Roy tweeted. The school was cleared just after 9 a.m.
City police were searching the building.
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Trump Claims Voter Fraud, FEC Wants Administration's Evidence
Audio will be available later today.
Morning Edition's Rachel Martin talks to Ellen Weintraub — commissioner of the Federal Election Commission — about the Trump administration's claims of voter fraud.
Officials at an Australian immigration centre in Papua New Guinea are increasing pressure on asylum seekers to return to their home countries voluntarily, including offering large sums of money, amid fears a deal for the United States to take refugees has fallen through. About a dozen Bangladeshi and Nepalese asylum seekers on Manus Island told Reuters they are being repeatedly called to meet with Australian officials and pressured to take amounts of up to $25,000 to return to those countries, or face deportation.
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VICTORIA — Former British Columbia premier Dave Barrett has died at the age of 87.
A statement from Premier John Horgan's office says the former NDP premier died after a long struggle with Alzheimer's disease.
He died today in Victoria.
Barrett was first elected to the B.C. legislature in 1960.
The former social worker from Vancouver became known as the champion of the little guy.
He was elected eight times as a provincial member of the legislature.
He was also elected as a federal New Democrat MP in 1988 in the former Victoria-area riding of Esquimalt-Juan de Fuca.
Barrett made political history when his left leaning New Democrats defeated the five-term Social Credit juggernaut governments of W.A.C. Bennett in 1972.
He was B.C.'s first NDP premier and his three-year government from 1972 to 1975 was short-lived but enduring for its political accomplishments.
The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued an Areal Flood Watch through 4:00 am Thursday morning. 1-2 inches of rain are expected to fall over the region today with more expected tonight. All low-lying areas of the county could be susceptible to ponding and pooling of water during this event. Small streams and rivers could overflow their banks due to the heavy rainfall rain and quick runoff.
The threat of Landslides is increased throughout the region, due to the rain saturated soils and heavy rain forecast for today. The threat will likely last through the weekend.
As of 5:30 am today, NONE of the area rivers are predicted to reach flood stage although they will rise today. Smaller streams and creeks in the county are at risk of filling quickly and overtopping their banks.
Grays Harbor Emergency Management urges all drivers to use caution while driving due reduced visibility during the heavy rainfall and for the possibility of ponding of water on all area streets and highways.
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Two years ago, Hoosiers were reeling from the political and social fallout seen around the globe because of the enactment of a religious freedom law that critics said would have permitted discrimination based on sexual orientation.
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Denver homicides 2015-16
Denver had 56 homicides in 2016, the highest total in 10 years, and up from 50 in 2015. Click map markers for details.
Murder in America’s largest cities
The table shows 2015 and 2016 (projected*) murder data for the 30 largest cities in the U.S., as reported by the Brennan Center for Justice. Data was unavailable for the following cities, which are not included in the table: Phoenix (6th largest), Jacksonville (12), Indianapolis (14), Columbus (15), Fort Worth (16), El Paso (20), Memphis (24) and Portland (26). Click the column headers in the table to sort the data.
Notes: *The Brennan Center for Justice report was released in September — 2016 murder numbers are projected. **The murder rate is per 100,000 people.
Source: Brennan Center for Justice
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Not only did the Minnesota Vikings lose the NFC Championship game in January, they lost their starting center to a broken ankle. Elflein had surgery to repair the damage in January.
According to Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press, Elflein’s surgery was deemed a “100 percent success” by surgeon Dr. Robert Anderson and Elflein is expected to be able to take part in some portion of offseason work with the team this spring.
Elflein was injured when Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Timmy Jernigan tossed guard Mike Remmers to the ground. Remmers landed on Elflein’s planted ankle, which caused the fracture.
A third-round pick of the Vikings last year, Elflein helped stabilize an offensive line that had struggled immensely in 2016.
Boise, (ID) - The Roman Catholic Diocese of Boise has learned of the arrest of Rev. W. Thomas Faucher, retired priest and former pastor of St. Mary's Church, Boise.
Because of Father Faucher's retirement three years ago, he has not held any pastoral assignments since that time. Because of the seriousness of the allegations, Faucher will be unable to minister in the Diocese of Boise in any way.
The Diocese will cooperate fully with law enforcement officials in their investigation.
Rev. W. Thomas Faucher was arrested on Friday on several counts of sexual exploitation of a child. He is being held at the Ada County Jail.
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Kansas freshman Josh Jackson has announced he will enter the NBA draft.
Jackson, who released a statement on Monday, was the Big 12 Newcomer of the Year after averaging 16.3 points and 7.4 rebounds per game. He helped the Jayhawks to a 31-5 record and a berth in the NCAA Tournament’s Elite Eight.
The 6-foot-8 Jackson has signed with former NBA player B.J. Armstrong of Wasserman Media Group.
Jackson arrived at Kansas after a stellar prep career in Detroit and Napa, California. He says in the statement that after “consulting with my family, I have decided to enter the 2017 NBA Draft and pursue my dream of playing professional basketball.”
He added that he was thankful for “all of the support I have received from my coaches and teammates at Kansas.”
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The Club & Country team takes a look at the US national team's next match in Trinidad and Tobago and how they should approach the finale of the Hexagonal.
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Rinne stopped 20 of 22 shots in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Rangers.
Both goals were scored while the Preds were short-handed, but otherwise Rinne wasn't tested too much in the easy victory. The veteran netminder is on an impressive roll, having now won seven straight starts, while the 171:47 shutout streak he had snapped in the third period Saturday is the second longest in franchise history.
Aug 11 (Reuters) - Eros International Plc
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WPD will inaugurate the 11MW Clussais-la-Pommeraie wind farm in France on 2 June.
The project, which is located at Deux-Sevres in the municipality of Clussais-la-Pommeraie, comprises five Vestas turbines.
It is WPD's fourth wind farm in Deux-Sevres, the company said.
WPD added that Clussais-la-Pommeraie has taken 10 years to develop.
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Dairy buildings on Glenapp Estate south of Ballantrae are set to be extended.
An application by estate owners to roof what is currently an external cow collecting yard, cow track and manure storage area was approved by South Ayrshire Council last week.
They found the plans did not “compromise the rural character or visual amenity of the scenic area”.
Glenapp’s owners must ensure any material used match the existing sheds.
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The artist and model Sang Woo Kim teams up with MATCHESFASHION.COM for an exclusive Shop With… series, talking about his multi-tasking career. The series features nine looks based on Sang’s unique personal style, through his self-delivered self-portraits.
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The Miami Heat were led by Goran Dragic’s 19 points, five rebounds and five assists – through only three quarters of work.
(WKRG) — A young boy sitting with Santa is going viral on social media for his silent message to his mom.
Kerry Spencer posted a photo of her little boy sitting with Santa on her twitter, @Swilua. She writes, “We taught our baby sign language. This is the sign for ‘help.’ You’re welcome.”
The photo has received over 6,000 shares and liked more than 24,000.
We taught our baby sign language. This is the sign for "help." You're welcome. pic.twitter.com/i6NkxBf4KP — Kerry Spencer (@Swilua) December 5, 2017
People tweeted back to Kerry saying her son was ‘mispronouncing’ the word. Kerry responded back acknowledging his sign wasn’t perfect, but it is the sign he makes when he needed help.
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ATHENS, Greece (AP) - A Greek prosecutor has ordered an investigation into allegations of financial mismanagement in the local branch of UNICEF.
UNICEF said last week it was "terminating its arrangements" with its national committee in Greece "due to concerns arising out of a recent independent audit."
UNICEF said in a statement it has concluded that "the necessary reforms" in the Greek committee won't be achieved. It offered no further details.
An Athens prosecutor ordered the probe Tuesday following claims by the head of UNICEF's Greek committee that an audit of the local branch's finances revealed alleged mismanagement.
UNICEF has said it will continue its work with children in Greece through its regional office for Europe and central Asia, in collaboration with the Greek government and civil society partners.
Marchenko was designated for waivers by Toronto on Monday, according to agent Dan Milstein.
This could just be a procedural move to allow the Leafs the ability to move Marchenko up and down between the NHL and AHL. However, it could also be linked to his $1.45 million cap hit as Toronto is already expected to rely on long-term injured reserve to stay below the cap. A statement is expected to be released Tuesday which should clarify the situation and what it means for the blueliner's future with Auston Matthews & Co.
GRAFTON, Mass. (AP) — A tow truck driver for AAA has helped rescue a Massachusetts couple from a massive fire at their home.
Norman Strom says he was driving by the home in Grafton around noon Wednesday when he saw smoke coming from the garage.
A couple in their late 80s was inside the home, and they had no idea it was on fire when Strom knocked on their door.
Strom helped the couple get out and grabbed a few belongings, including the family cat, before the fire spread.
Firefighters say the four-alarm blaze caused a propane tank to explode and ammunition to detonate.
No serious injuries were reported, but officials say the home is a total loss.
LYON: At least four people died in the French Alps on Monday when an avalanche engulfed nine people who were in an off-piste area near the ski resort of Tignes, rescue services said.
How can you tell you're dealing with non-Jersey folks? When they assume that you're besties with the cast of "Jersey Shore," "Real Housewives of New Jersey" or "The Sopranos."
There's a Twitter meme that's being answered by lots of NJ residents to exaggerate those annoying conversations when trying to explain "Where you're from?" Below are more than a dozen examples that I rounded up. See if you can relate to any of the sarcasm when explaining your Jersey roots proves too much for non-locals to grasp:
DENVER — Undocumented immigrants in Denver now have a new option for legal representation.
Earlier Monday, Mayor Hancock and members of the Denver city council formally launched ”The Denver Immigrant Legal Services Fund.”
The fund will provide legal access to those facing removal proceedings.
Mayor Hancock said the fund will also aim to keep families together. “Right now we have the tragedy of families needlessly, being ripped apart and we as a nation and as a city, need to do much better,” he said.
The Department of Justice has already threatened to pull almost a million dollars in law enforcement funding over Denver’s sanctuary city polices.
In February, Denver complied with a request for documents related to its immigration polices.
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Though critics are divided when it comes to the plot of Blade Runner 2049—is it too slow? Too nebulous?—nearly all of them agree that it’s an incredibly beautiful movie. Directed by Denis Villeneuve, with cinematography by the inimitable Roger Deakins, Blade Runner 2049 is an aesthetic feast, a sumptuous world rich with dusky orange landscapes and highly stylized dystopian wreckage. In the spirit of this lush new film, let’s take a look back at some of the most stunning sci-fi classics in film history.
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On December 29th 2016, the legendary Juice Crew(Marley Marl, Roxanne Shante, Bizmarkie, Kool G Rap, Big Daddy Kane, Craig G, Masta Ace, MC Shan, Tragedy, Grand Daddy I.U. & T.J. Swan) dominated the stage of B.B. King’s Blues Club in NYC and took the audience back to the days of Golden Era classics(We’re talking hit after hit)! After leaving microphones & turntables smoking in their wake, the esteemed artists vanished into the night as concertgoers happily dug themselves out of the wreckage! Below is a pre-show interview with the crew & incredible footage from that historic night. Watch below!
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Roseanne Barr’s self-defense continued through Wednesday afternoon, with the disgraced comic insisting that she’s not racist and has been smeared.
One day after ABC abruptly canceled the revival of her hit show “Roseanne” over racist comments she made about former Obama aide Valerie Jarrett, it seems Barr is gearing up for a fight as she eyes her next move.
“I'm not a racist, I never was & I never will be,” she tweeted Wednesday. “One stupid joke in a lifetime of fighting 4 civil rights 4 all minorities, against networks, studios, at the expense of my nervous system/family/wealth will NEVER b taken from me.”
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ATLANTA (CNN) — How do you honor a man who already has five Super Bowl rings, four MVP awards, and the privilege of calling Gisele Bündchen his wife? Easy — you name a cockroach after him.
Before Super Bowl LI, Zoo Atlanta and the Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence, Rhode Island, made a bet that if their team lost they would name a baby animal after the winning team’s quarterback.
Well the New England Patriots beat the Atlanta Falcons — so in honoring the bet Zoo Atlanta welcomed Tom Brady, a Madagascar hissing cockroach, to its family.
Now before any Patriots fans get offended and start a riot, Zoo Atlanta clarified in a comment on Instagram that both zoos agreed in advance that the losing side would name a cockroach after the winning quarterback.
This cockroach might not be able to replicate Brady’s 25-point comeback, but it definitely will serve as a reminder of the Falcons’ heartbreaking defeat.
A woman charged with having no insurance in place while driving along the Longford/Westmeath border is to reappear back at Longford District Court in two weeks when her case will be heard.
Fiona Carey (46), with an address at Moy, Ballymahon, Co Longford made a brief appearance at a recent court sitting when initial details of the alleged incident was made known.
That occurred at Clogher Tang, Athlone, Westmeath on November 1 2017 which resulted in her being charged with having no insurance under Section 56 of the Road Traffic Act 1961.
A second charge of having no licence at the time of the alleged incident under Section 38 of the same Act was also issued.
The case was adjourned until December 19 to allow for Ms Carey’s legal representatives to appear.
LONDON, Aug 14 (IFR) - MUFG has appointed Joram Siegel as head of credit trading and sales EMEA in its London office, transferring from the bank's New York office, where he has been head of investment grade credit trading for the last three years.
The bank has also hired Alex Popov as a director in the credit emerging markets team. He joins from Commerzbank and will be responsible for trading Turkish sovereign, bank and corporate credits.
Siegel will report regionally to David King, chief executive of EMEA securities, and internationally to Jim Higgins, international head of credit trading and sales. Popov will report to Sean O'Keeffe, head of emerging markets, CEEMEA. (Reporting by Christopher Spink)
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– Brock Lesnar made his return on Raw at last and assaulted Roman Reigns, forcing the latter to be stretchered out. You can see pics and video of the opening Raw segment below, which saw Reigns come through the crowd and engage in a “sit-in” in the ring despite being suspended when Lesnar was announced by Kurt Angle as “running late.”
Reigns said that he didn’t care about the suspension and showed up on Raw because he believed Lesnar wouldn’t, and someone had to represent their Wrestlemania match. Angle called out law enforcement officers to arrest Reigns for trespassing. After being handcuffed, Reigns attacked the men until Lesnar hit the ring and took him out. Lesnar continued the assault with suplexes and chair shots before leaving, and Reigns was stretchered out.
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A local hospital is working to support students in their community looking to join the health care industry.
Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital is taking applications for its William Adler Healthcare Scholarship.
High school seniors from Lewis and Gilmer Counties who intend to study a healthcare field at a West Virginia college are eligible for the scholarship, one that has made a difference for people who now work in the field.
"It really did relieve my mind, getting a scholarship, knowing that I had it, and then after I finished school, I didn't have so much to worry about in the end," said Amanda Bonnett, scholarship recipient.
Applications are due by April 1. Call 304 269-8167 for more information on how to apply.
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - Police asking for the public's help as they search for three Bowling Green foster children.
Amber Smith, 17 and Jasmine Davis, 15 ran away from their foster home Friday night from the 200 block of Countrywood Place in Bowling Green, along with Davis' one-year-old daughter, Mya, according to the Warren County Sheriff Office.
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Officials believe the juveniles had assistance with an unknown subject with a vehicle.
Emergency Management are assisting in the search.
Anyone with information about their whereabouts is urged to contact the Warren County Sheriff's Office at (270) 842-1633.
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The Broncos sustained their first injury of organized team activity workouts Tuesday when linebacker Deiontrez Mount tore his Achilles tendon.
A team source said Mount is scheduled for surgery on Thursday and is out for the season.
Mount, 25, joined the Broncos’ practice squad last September and was promoted on Nov. 15. He played in seven games (six tackles). He played 142 special teams snaps so he was expected to fill a core role this year.
Mount is the first player to be injured during OTAs. Guard Ron Leary, right tackle Jared Veldheer, tight end Troy Fumagalli, receiver Jordan Taylor and defensive lineman Clinton McDonald have sat out OTAs with pre-existing injuries.
9News first reported the injury.
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Foreign Affairs Minister Gerry Brownlee has today named diplomat Mark Sinclair as New Zealand’s new Ambassador to Mexico.
“Mexico is an important partner for New Zealand as we look to establish a stronger New Zealand presence throughout Latin America,” Mr Brownlee says.
“Mexico has consistently been one of our largest trading partners in the region, and we share a strong commitment to trade liberalisation and regional economic integration.
“We look forward to further advancing our relationship through trade, economic, agricultural and cultural links,” Mr Brownlee says.
Mr Sinclair is currently Ambassador for Climate Change and was previously Ambassador to Japan. He has also served as Chief Negotiator, Trans-Pacific Partnership, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
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The Annual Backyard Mission Trip is coming up this Saturday. Communications Officer Genna Freed said that they will serve breakfast then get to work in the community.
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Freed added that they scope out a project beforehand.
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Freed said that they are in need of more volunteers. They have around 400 volunteers at the moment but about 800. You can register online at findlayma.org or by emailing volunteerbmt@gmail.com. No training is required.
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Derby County goalkeeper Jonathan Mitchell faces a few more weeks out due to a cracked bone in a finger.
Mitchell, who has been back up to Scott Carson all season, suffered the injury in training during the Rams trip to Dubai last week.
"From the time of the injury he was expected to be out for four weeks, so it is not a massive deal," said manager Gary Rowett.
Kelle Roos filled in as substitute keeper in Tuesday's goalless draw against Millwall at The Den.
Roos is expected to be on the bench for tomorrow's Championship clash with Brentford at Pride Park Stadium.
"Kelle has done well when he has been out on loan this season," said Rowett.
The Krewe of Oshun rolled Friday (Feb. 2) on the Uptown parade route, followed by the all-women Krewe of Cleopatra.
Founded in 1996, the Krewe of Oshun is named for the Yoruba goddess of love and intimacy.
Cleopatra's theme this year is "Animal Kingdom.'' The krewe, which previously rolled on the West Bank, is celebrating its 45th anniversary.
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Braun Strowman grew into WWE's most compelling character in 2017—one act of annihilation at a time.
He became the backbone of Raw by leaving a trail of devastation. He didn't follow the standard route to stardom, but instead he gave us moment after moment of him hurting men and destroying anything within reach.
Fans will look back at this year as Strowman's extended coming-out party.
By overturning an ambulance and laying waste to wrestling rings, The Monster Among Men became more than a wrestler. He was a larger-than-life figure, a mythological being, an overwhelming force one simply can't look away from.
Unique lasting images proved more important than wins. The aftermath turned out to be more moving than the action itself.
From one of his early collisions with Roman Reigns to an act of vengeance on an egotist, the following is a look at the moments that defined a career year for Strowman.
Aug 15 (Reuters) - Australian fast food chain Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd on Tuesday posted a record profit, but fell short of company guidance and market expectations.
Underlying net profit for the year ended July 2 rose to A$118.5 million ($93 million), 28.8 percent higher than a year ago, but short of company forecasts for growth of 32.5 percent. It was also below the A$122.4 million average estimate of 11 analysts surveyed by Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S.
The biggest Domino's franchisee outside the United States also announced a A$300 million share buyback. ($1 = 1.2737 Australian dollars) (Reporting by Ambar Warrick; Editing by Byron Kaye and Chris Reese)
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Arsenal have offered Aaron Ramsey a new deal to stop the Wales star entering the last year of his contract.
The four-year deal would lift the midfielder’s earnings alongside recent signings Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Henrikh Mkhitaryan on around £170,000-a-week.
Ramsey, 27, joined the Gunners in 2008 and starred in Wales’ run to the semi-finals at Euro 2016.
With Unai Emery joining the club and a new contract team in place, Arsenal are keen to prevent players running down their contracts like Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil last season.
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Speaking on the Wales tour to North America earlier this week, Ramsey hinted he would be staying.
“I think it’s an exciting time for the club," Ramsey said. "I can’t wait to get back there now.”
SPARTANBURG, SC (WSPA) – Police have released details for the funeral and procession for Spartanburg officer Jason Harris.
Harris died days after being injured when his motorcycle crashed into a car on Union Street.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 18 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm at First Baptist Spartanburg on East Main Street.
The funeral service will be held Wednesday, April 19 at 11:00am at First Baptist Spartanburg.
The sanctuary will seat around 1,400 people. The department says there will be three overflow areas on the church’s campus.
Officer Harris will be interred at Wood Memorial Park in Greer after the funeral service.
The procession will travel west on St. John Street to West Main Street and will travel along that road (US-29) until Gap Creek Road in Greer, ending at Wood Memorial Park.
A trust, the MPO Jason Gregory Harris Memorial Family Trust, has been set up for donations at any Sun Trust bank location.
Cuba is starting an electoral process that is expected to end with President Raul Castro stepping down in February.
The Council of State says in Wednesday's state media that voting for municipal assemblies will take place on Oct. 22. It doesn't set the date of voting for the country's parliament, which selects the Council of State and the president. Elections are held every five years.
Castro has said he'll step down as president in February, although he is expected to remain head of the ruling Communist Party.
Above the municipal level, Cuban elections are choices between candidates preselected by the Cuban Communist Party and related organizations. That guarantees that the country's nominally representative bodies in practice answer to the president and a small group of high-ranking officials.
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Authorities in Oklahoma have released the names of the three law enforcement officers involved in the fatal shooting of a black man whose family said he was having a mental crisis.
A joint release sent Wednesday says Tulsa County sheriff’s deputies William Ramsey and Brandon Walker and Tulsa police officer Donnie Johnson were involved in Friday’s shooting of 29-year-old Joshua Barre. Ramsey and Walker are white; Johnson is black.
All three have been on paid administrative leave since the shooting.
Authorities say Barre walked away when two members of the sheriff’s mental health unit came to his home to pick him up for an evaluation.
Barre walked about a mile to a convenience store, carrying two butcher knives. The officers fired at him as he tried to enter the business.
A selfless man has rescued a soggy koala who appeared to have taken an accidental plunge into a public pool in Victoria.
Swimmers at the outdoor aquatic centre in Apollo Bay were surprised to see the marsupial in the shallow water on Saturday afternoon - but soon realised the waterlogged creature was struggling to stay above water.
A Good Samaritan quickly noticed that the edge seemed to be too high for the drenched koala to climb onto, and quickly fished him out onto the concrete.
A selfless man has rescued a soggy koala who appeared to have taken an accidental plunge
After shaking himself off, catching his breath and taking in his surroundings, the koala disappeared quickly back into surrounding bushland.
An onlooker shared the video with 7NEWS Melbourne - and it's now been viewed more than 22,000 times in less than a day.
Several people took to Facebook to thank the kind-hearted man, with one woman writing, 'Thank you so much for saving that beautiful Blinky Bill.'
April 24 (Reuters) - Sify Technologies Ltd:
* SIFY REPORTS REVENUES OF INR 20686 MILLION FOR FINANCIAL YEAR 2017-18
* SIFY TECHNOLOGIES LTD - REVENUE OF INR 6,062 MILLION FOR QUARTER ENDED MARCH 2018 VERSUS INR 5,235 MILLION IN QUARTER ENDED MARCH 2017
* SIFY TECHNOLOGIES LTD QTRLY PROFIT FOR PERIOD INR 261 MILLION VERSUS INR 185 MILLION
* SIFY TECHNOLOGIES LTD - CASH BALANCE AT THE END OF THE YEAR WAS INR 2275 MILLION Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
About Gages at the Community Centre
The cafe provides home cooked meals at a reasonable cost and is a much-valued facility for the many residents who come along to meet friends and catch up. A Home Delivery Service for those who are unable to get to Gages is olso offered. Thursday club for the over 60's is held twice monthly and has regular speakers and outings. Wednesday Club is the same as above and held monthly.
Mel B has confirmed that the Spice Girls will attend the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
Appearing on US talk show The Real, she also sparked speculation that the recently reunited band will perform at the royal wedding in May.
McGuire's teammate Matt Forte (toe) will not play in Sunday's game in Cleveland.
McGuire and BIlal Powell capitalized on Forte's absence in Sunday's 23-20 win over Jacksonville, combining for 321 scrimmage yards and both scoring a touchdown. Powell is locked in as the lead runner, but McGuire should get at least a handful of touches against a Cleveland defense that's allowing only 3.0 yards per carry and 87.3 rushing yards per game.
The Jefferson County Coroner has identified a man shot and killed in Birmingham Sunday night.
Birmingham police responded to the 1200 block of Beacon Parkway East around 8:22 on a shooting and found Terrell Thomas Guy, Jr., 21, of Adamsville on the bedroom floor with a gunshot wound.
“We have a lot of variables to consider in this investigation. Right now investigators are looking at multiple scenarios, but nothing concrete stands out. The bottom line is this young man is dead and a family must deal with that," Sgt. Bryan Shelton said.
Anyone who has information about this case is asked to call the Birmingham Police Department Homicide Unit 205-254-1764.
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It’s hard to think of a part of the world that hasn’t been touched by robotic advances this year.
In 2016, strides were taken in the areas of robotic home delivery, cooking, tough terrain navigation and even attempts to conquer the beautiful game of football.
Here are the top five robots of the year.
While we’re not quite at the singularity yet, more sophisticated automation is an inevitability of the future.
The strides in Artificial Intelligence (AI) over the past decade have been huge, so expect to see a lot more in this area in the coming years.
We just hope the tech guys making super AI fit it with an “off” switch so it can be unplugged when it wants to, you know, take over the world and destroy everything.
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Japanese Deputy Prime Minister Taro Aso said on Tuesday the United States and Japan agreed to combat unfair trade practices.
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"Japan and the United States will actively pursue the three-prolonged approach of fiscal, monetary policies and structural steps to achieve balanced, powerful economic growth," Aso told a news conference after talks with visiting U.S. Vice President Mike Pence.
(Reporting by Stanley White and Leika Kihara; Editing by Robert Birsel)
Mary Meeker, a partner at Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers and technology investing luminary, presented her annual report on internet trends Wednesday at Recode's Code Conference.
Meeker's manifesto on the tech industry has become an annual event. Previous reports have called out burgeoning geographic regions, the rise of voice assistance and the increasingly consolidated advertising space.
Here's her full 2018 deck:
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Ruling deals setback to proposed power plant in Superior
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — An administrative law judge in Minnesota has dealt a setback to a proposed gas-fired power plant in Superior, Wisconsin.
Minnesota Power wants to join with Dairyland Power Cooperative to build the plant, saying it would provide backup for wind energy that the Minnesota utility is adding to its system.
But Judge Jeanne Cochran on Monday recommended that the Public Utilities Commission deny the request, saying Minnesota Power failed to prove the plant is needed.
Minnesota Public Radio reports that several clean energy groups oppose the project, saying approving the fossil fuel plant would make it impossible for Minnesota to meet its emissions targets.
Minnesota Power says it will reviewing the judge's recommendations.
Her findings are not binding on the commission, which is expected to consider Minnesota Power's petition this fall.
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - Ehi Car Services Ltd:
* EHI CAR SERVICES ANNOUNCES FORMATION OF A SPECIAL COMMITTEE TO EVALUATE NON-BINDING PROPOSAL
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It happened during a morning meeting.
A UPS driver opened fire in San Francisco, killing three people before killing himself.
Two others were shot, but survived.
UPS confirmed it was an employee who pulled the trigger, but police haven't released the name of the gunman or victims.
Police are now trying to figure out a motive but say it is not terrorism related.
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Edinburgh digital marketing specialist Cortex Worldwide has been bought by its management for an undisclosed seven-figure sum.
The newly-independent company will remain headquartered in Edinburgh, and plans to expand its headcount with additions to its development and quality assurance teams.
The buy-out from international advertising and marketing group WPP has been led by Peter Proud, founder and managing director of Cortex.
The company is said to be debt-free, with no plans to bring in institutional investors. It was advised on the deal by legal firm Burness Paull .
Cortex is the company behind Microsoft's global education network, one of the technology giant's busiest services, providing more than 40 localised sites gobally.
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Land O Nod, 1900 U.S. 31 South: A woman reported at 6:21 p.m. Thursday that an acquaintance pushed her and threw peach soda on her. He was arrested.
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March 19 (Reuters) - Qisda Corp
* Says it will use undistributed profit to pay cash dividend of T$1.35 per share to shareholders for 2017
* Says it will pay cash dividend of T$2.66 billion in total
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Free admission, free candy, and long-sought-after sunshine were an unbeatable combination at the Fort Langley National Historic Site Sunday.
With admission fees waived in celebration of Canada 150, and the sun shining on the former Hudson Bay trading post, hundreds of families from throughout the Lower Mainland converged on the national park site for some family fun.
They were there, much like the people centuries ago, to explore everything inside the fort walls – and for the kids free candy was definitely a lure.
Kids five and younger took part in a few Easter egg scramble, held throughout the day, where the little kids hunted for candy eggs hidden on a giant map of British Columbia.
Meanwhile, older kids participated in a scavenger hunt that earned them some candy.
A scientist with Florida State University conducts research on Zika. Florida awarded $25 million in grants to universities and research institutes to study long-term health effects of Zika on infants born to mothers infected in pregnancy, and novel therapies, including diagnostics and a vaccine. Bill Lax FSU Photography Services
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – A hurricane warning was just issued for parts of the Gulf Coast from Louisiana to the Alabama/Florida state line at head of what is now Tropical Storm Nate.
Nate is expected to power to hurricane status Saturday before hitting near the Mississippi/Alabama border sometime Saturday night.
The Central Gulf Coast states, eastern Tennessee Valley and southern Appalachian areas could receive 3 to 6 inches if rain with some isolated areas receiving as much as 12 inches.
The remnants of Nate could drop rain on parts of North Carolina, including the Triangle, later in the weekend.
By Monday night the remnants will be all the way up over New Jersey. So unfortunately for central North Carolina, there won’t be much chance for any widespread moisture to help our abnormally dry conditions.
Our best chance of rain will be on Sunday.
The unemployment rate in New Brunswick remained steady at 7.8 per cent in September as 700 jobs were added to the economy, Statistics Canada reported Friday.
About 2,600 full-time jobs were added and 1,800 part-time jobs were lost, according to the labour force report.
In September, the province's unemployment rate increased to 7.8 per cent.
But in September, the number of people looking for work in New Brunswick remained at 29,700 people.
The September jobless rate is still better than a year ago, when it sat at 8.6 per cent, after a loss of 3,000 jobs.
New Brunswick has the lowest unemployment rate in Atlantic Canada.
Nova Scotia's jobless rate was nine per cent in September, followed by Prince Edward Island at 9.5 per cent and Newfoundland and Labrador at 15.1 per cent.
It was the 10th month in a row that the Canadian economy added jobs, although the surge in full-time jobs was offset by the loss of part-time jobs.
About 112,000 full-time jobs were added, and 102,000 part-time jobs were lost.
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Joseph Lamerand and Nicholas Lamerand face charges in connection with a shooting on I-35 in Duluth. A third man was arrested Monday.
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Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens is expected to ask a judge to move up his criminal trial to start in two weeks, more than a month earlier than scheduled.
Numerous charges for an Innisfil man after he did not remain at a collision in York Region. Tuesday afternoon York Regional Police attended a three-vehicle collision in the Yonge Street and Bathurst Street area. A child and an adult were transported to hospital for treatment. The accused fled the scene of the collision… in cooperation with South Simcoe Police the 32 year old was arrested at his home in Innisfil.
The man was charged with…
– Impaired Care or Control (Over 80 mgs)
– Fail to Remain at the Scene of an Accident
– Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle
– Fail to Comply with Recognizance.
He was held for a bail hearing.
An earthquake measuring 6.9 magnitude struck early on Wednesday in southwestern Guatemala, near the border with Mexico, with authorities in both nations saying there were no initial reports of injuries, deaths or major damage to infrastructure. An undersea earthquake measuring 7 magnitude struck off Mexico's southwest Pacific coast on Wednesday, said the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center.
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Plans for a new roundabout and gateway marker in Olde Sandwich Town will be presented to the Planning, Heritage & Economic Development Standing Committee Tuesday for approval.
The new roundabout will be at the intersection of Riverside Drive, University Avenue West and Rosedale Avenue.
The main gateway and art element will be the Tecumseh/Brock Monument, which will be placed upon a limestone plinth in the center of the proposed roundabout.
Construction will cost $850,000, and was part of the 2017 enhanced budget.
Construction is set to be completed by the end of August.
The Pacific Aviation Museum is hosting their family favorite Biggest Little Airshow, which is now called Flight Adventures.
It will be held on Saturday June 2 at the museum. Remote controlled planes will take to the skies to amuse audiences with tricks and air maneuvers.
The even will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Click here for more information.
Kids will also have the opportunity to go through educational flight programs and get a hands-on learning experience.
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Japan's industrial output rose 0.3 percent in April from the previous month, government data showed on Thursday, casting some doubt on the strength of corporate activity.
The rise was less than a median forecast for a 1.2 percent increase and followed a 1.4 percent rise in the previous month.
Manufacturers surveyed by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry expect output to rise 0.3 percent in May but fall 0.8 percent in June, the data showed.
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Ryan Gosling and Harrison Ford in ‘Blade Runner 2049,’ a wondrous spectacle, imbued with haunting questions about humanity. Warner Bros. Pictures TNS
Bengals traded up for him
Cincinnati moved up in the fourth round of the 2014 NFL draft to select Bodine. The team originally sat at pick 123, but traded up to No. 111 to draft the center. Bodine was taken two picks after the Bills selected cornerback Ross Cockrell.
The Veer Savarkar Airport in Port Blair was under ankle-deep water
Heavy rainfall since Tuesday evening resulted in flooding of the Port Blair airport in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.The Veer Savarkar Airport in Port Blair was under ankle-deep water which also affected operations. Reports said several flights were delayed due to bad weather conditions leaving passengers stranded at the airport. Andaman and Nicobar Islands see a large number of tourist inflow during this time of the year as tourist season peaks.Meanwhile, private water forecaster Skymet has predicted that rain will continue in Port Blair over the next 24 hours.
“Depends on what was happening behind closed doors,” said Jose Mourinho. “It looks like something was happening because his agent told me you can have him if you pay and we have him.”
Who would have thought in a transfer window which has seen Premier League deals of more than £1.1billion with records smashed and the likes of Romelu Lukaku, Wayne Rooney and Alvaro Morata change clubs that the key move would be made by a 29-year-old holding midfielder who was deemed limited in his passing, over the hill and surplus to requirements?
Nemanja Matic’s switch from Chelsea to Manchester United is the shrewdest signing that Mourinho has made during his time at United. On the evidence of the Serb’s contribution in the thumping 4-0 home win against West Ham United, which opened United’s campaign, then he provides the ballast to launch his new team and de-stabilise further his previous one.
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London, May 30 (IANS) Huddersfield Town announced on Wednesday a three-year contract extension for its German-American coach David Wagner.
Wagner, who came to Huddersfield from Borussia Dortmund, has managed the Terriers since 2015, leading the team to the English Premier League (EPL) for the first time in 2017, reports Efe.
“I understand why David is so talked about and sought-after given the things he has achieved here; he’s a very talented head coach and has played a huge role in transforming Huddersfield Town into the club it is today,” Huddersfield Town Chairman Dean Hoyle said.
“We’ve achieved some incredible things together in two and a half years and now I’m excited about the future,” Wagner said.
Wagner stressed that Huddersfield still has got “a lot of work to do as we adapt to life in the English Premier League (EPL), but this club and its people have the ambition, desire and attitude to take this challenge on.”
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Canada's minister of public safety says it's too soon to say whether the crash of a van into pedestrians in Toronto is a case of international terrorism.
Ralph Goodale tells reporters that police are still investigating to determine what happened and why in Monday's incident in northern Toronto in which a van struck a crowd of pedestrians.
He declines to confirm reports of the number of injured or whether there are any fatalities. Other authorities have said at least seven people were injured and a photo appears to show at least one person dead.
Goodale says Canada has not changed its terrorism alert level and he has no information that would suggest a need to do so.
Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente has declared a snow emergency for all of Oneida County until conditions improve Monday morning. Unnecessary travel is discouraged.
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Deputies are investigating after Mark Hackel's gun was stolen from a locked car in Macomb Township.
The Macomb County Executive told Local 4 his vehicle was broken into outside his home early Saturday morning in the area of 25 Mile and Romeo Plank.
The Macomb County Sheriff's Office says at least one other resident in the area was also victimized.
Deputies are looking at surveillance video and have a vague description of the thief who was wearing a hoodie.
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Jose Mourinho insists dropping Paul Pogba to the bench for Manchester United’s victory over Huddersfield was not a punishment. It had been suggested that Mourinho was not happy with the Frenchman’s performance against Tottenham but the Portuguese tactician insists that was not the case.
Last week Detroit (Mich.) Cass Tech running back Jaren Mangham released a list of his top 16 schools. While this number seems quite high for such things, it is all relative. The Rivals250 honoree w...
Miami Heat guard Goran Dragic reflects on the 2016-17 season and discusses the desire to keep most of the team together because he sees a lot of potential in this group of players.
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- Below is a new WWE Top 10 with the wildest Tribute to The Troops moments:- A new episode of WWE Music Power 10 will air on the WWE Network this coming Thursday at 10pm eST. Below is the synopsis:"The WWE Music Power 10 is back with an all-new October 2017 edition counting down the most spectacular Superstar entrances from all of WWE!"- It looks like Sasha Banks just did a new WWE Shop shoot for the Wolfpac jackets they are selling. She tweeted these photos from the shoot:Follow Marc on Twitter at @this_is_marc . Send any news, tips or corrections to us by clicking here
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DAMASCUS (Sputnik)Daesh terrorist group militants again blocked access for Syrian Aleppo residents to drinking water from the Al-Khafsa water treatment facility, the province's governor, Hussein Diyab, said Wednesday.
"Armed gangs holding the area of Al-Khafsa have again completely blocked access for residents of Aleppo to drinking water," Diyab was quoted by the SANA news agency as saying.
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In short, she didn't want body buzz to turn into baby bump speculation.
"I didn’t feel like dealing with the pregnancy rumors," Hathaway told Glamour magazine.
So, in a message she shared on Instagram in April, she wrote, "I am gaining weight for a movie role and it is going well. To all the people who are going to fat shame me in the upcoming months, it’s not me, it’s you."
In her interview with Glamour, Hathaway explained that the post was meant to get ahead of "a storm."
"I find it bizarre that there’s a storm to get ahead of," she said. "But I have a history of being shamed and humiliated, for a lot of different reasons.”
But whether she's gaining or losing for a part in a film or for any other reason, Hathaway doesn't want to hear about it from haters.
After all, as she explained after she gave birth to her son, Jonathan, in 2016, "Bodies change. Bodies grow. Bodies shrink. It's all love (don't let anyone tell you otherwise.)"
FYI – [A background detail] President Trump is currently meeting with Secretary of State Rex Tillerson in the White House for an in-person debrief following T-Rex’s G-7 trip to Italy and later visit to Moscow where the Secretary met Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov for 5 hours and Russian President Vladimir Putin for more than two hours.
At 2:00pm Press Secretary Sean Spicer is anticipated to give the latest White House Press Briefing:
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MOSCOW (Sputnik) — Dimitri Romanovich Romanov was the great great grandson of Nicholas I, the Emperor of Russia in 1825-1855. Dimitri was born in 1926 in France and had been the president of the Romanov Family Association since 1979.
On Sunday, Danish media reported about the death of Dimitri Romanov.
"Honored Theodora Alekseevna, accept deep condolences in connection with the bereavement — the death of Dimitri Romanovich Romanov," Putin said in a letter published on the Kremlin's website.
He added that Russia was proud of its compatriot and would always remember Dimitri Romanov and his activities aimed at development of humanitarian cooperation and support of vulnerable social groups.
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(AP) – Authorities in Northern California are warning that they could issue another evacuation order for residents living near the Oroville Dam.
Nearly 200,000 residents were told to evacuate over the weekend when a hole was discovered in the dam’s main concrete spillway.
Authorities say the threat has eased and they’re now developing a repair plan.
But they say residents may have to leave again.
Facebook Cracks Down On 30,000 Fake Accounts In France
Facebook is targeting 30,000 fake accounts linked to France that are being used to spread fake news, spam, hoaxes and misinformation. The company said it is trying to "reduce the spread of material generated through inauthentic activity, including spam, misinformation, or other deceptive content that is often shared by creators of fake accounts."
MINNEAPOLIS (AP)  An administrative law judge is due to recommend whether Minnesota regulators should approve Enbridge Energy's proposal for replacing its aging Line 3 crude oil pipeline across northern Minnesota.
The proposal has drawn strong opposition because the line would carry Canadian tar sands crude across environmentally sensitive areas in the Mississippi River headwaters region where American Indians harvest wild rice and hold treaty rights.
Enbridge, based in Calgary, Alberta, says the project is necessary to ensure the reliable delivery of crude to Midwestern refineries. The existing line, which was built in the 1960s, can run at only half its original capacity.
Administrative Law Judge Ann O'Reilly's recommendations, expected Monday, on whether the line is needed and routing, should guide the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission when it announces its decision in June.
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CHICAGO — A 19-year-old man has been charged with first-degree murder in the killing of an 11-year-old Chicago girl who was shot in the head over the weekend.
Chicago Police suspect Antwan C. Jones in the shooting of Takiya Holmes. She died Tuesday.
Takiya was among at least three children shot in Chicago in recent days.
Police say 2-year-old Lavontay White was fatally shot Tuesday when someone opened fire on a vehicle he was in with two adults. Police suspect the man in the vehicle who also died was the target of a gang hit. And authorities said Tuesday that a 12-year-old girl also shot over the weekend remains in critical condition.
Faces of Spring boys tennis 2018. In March, some of the sport's brightest stars from area high schools stopped by our studios for preseason portraits.
Investigators are looking into a string of fires along or near Las Vegas Boulevard, including a vehicle fire at the Stratosphere, according to Las Vegas Fire & Rescue officials. Five fires were reported between about 5:20 and 5:50 a.m. Sunday and involved dumpsters, vehicles, landscaping and a vacant building, officials said.
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A senior Iranian official, who also asked not to be named, said pragmatist President Hassan Rouhani, Zarif and Revolutionary Guards commanders have had several meetings with Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who has the last say on all Iranian policy, to secure his backing for missile talks.
"The leader was not optimistic during the meetings because he does not trust Americans. Others argued that the heightening tension over the missile program could be resolved through talks," said the official, involved in backroom negotiations.
Any talks would not aim to end or suspend Iran's missile program but to "negotiate some dimensions of it, like limiting production of some missiles with specific ranges," he said.
"Diplomacy worked well in ending the nuclear stand-off... The dispute over the missile program also can be resolved through talks," the official said.
A third Iranian official said Tehran would be willing to discuss long-range missiles.
A special meeting was held Tuesday at the City of Altus Municipal Complex regarding the proposed Altus Main Fire Station, a 22,600 square-foot station in the 200 block of North Park Lane across from the Linda Wiginton Aquatic Center. Mayor Jack Smiley, City Manager Janice Cain, Councilmembers Kevin McAuliffe, Jason Winter, Jon Kidwell, John Womack, Chris Riffle, City Engineer Johnny Baron, Fire Chief Kyle Davis and Phillip Beauchamp were present at the special meeting.
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If you already have a partner, congratulations, you've beaten the system.
For the rest of us, modern dating is a minefield. There are so many rules and games to play it's easy to lose track. You might be "left on read" by someone you really liked, and your mind may spin out of control when you're over-analysing what their last few messages really meant.
The woes don't necessarily stop when you find someone. With Tinder right at your fingertips, it's tempting to go back and see if there is someone out there who is just a bit more perfect. With so much available choice, how are you supposed to know if someone is right for you? When should you stop over-thinking and finally commit?
Business Insider asked nine relationship experts for the signs to look out for when you're trying to figure out if someone is right for you.
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The Josh Hamilton saga is growing more awkward by the minute. Hamilton, who is rehabbing from shoulder surgery and was recently found by an arbitrator to have not violated baseball’s...
Roberts (hamstring) is listed as out for Sunday's game against the Browns.
When Roberts sees enough snaps, he can be a valuable option -- he racked up seven solo tackles and broke up a pass when he played 60 defensive snaps against the Dolphins in Week 3. He was lined up for another increase in snaps against the Jags in Week 4, but he had to leave early with this hamstring ailment. When he's healthy, Roberts could be due for large contributions.
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Julia Roberts is stepping out to present her longtime friend and frequent co-star George Clooney with one of the highest honors in film.
The American Film Institute says Wednesday that Roberts will be on hand to give Clooney the 46th AFI Life Achievement Award at a gala to be held at the Dolby Theatre on June 7.
Roberts has co-starred with Clooney in a number of films including "Ocean's Eleven," ''Ocean's Twelve" and "Money Monster." She also starred in his directorial debut "Confessions of a Dangerous Mind."
This combination photo shows George Clooney at the Los Angeles premiere of "Suburbicon" in Los Angeles on Oct. 22, 2017, left, and Julia Roberts in London to promote her film "Wonder" on Nov. 5, 2017. Roberts will present Clooney, her longtime friend and frequent co-star, with the AFI Life Achievement Award at a gala to be held at the Dolby Theatre on June 7. (AP Photo)
The AFI tribute to Clooney will be broadcast on TNT on June 21 at 10:00 p.m. Eastern and Pacific.
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Toronto Blue Jays closer Roberto Osuna lost his arbitration hearing and will make $5.3 million according to TSN's Scott Mitchell.
Roberto Osuna loses arbitration case and will earn $5.3M in 2018, per @BNightengale.
Osuna filed at $5.8M. #BlueJays — Scott Mitchell (@ScottyMitchTSN) February 3, 2018
Osuna originally filed at $5.8 million in his first year of arbitration.
Last year in 64 innings, the 22-year-old posted an ERA of 3.38 to go along with a record of 3-4. He had a career high 39 saves but blew a league-leading 10 saves while pitching through declining velocity on his fastball.
Over the course of his career, Osuna has an ERA of 2.86 and a WHIP of 0.905.
Starter Marcus Stroman is the only pending arbitration.
The 16-show run kicks off on May 26, with additional shows slated for June, October, and November. "When the Palms asked us to do a residency here in Vegas, we said 'Absolutely!'" Mark Hoppus said in a press statement.
'Now, we just have to cast our show girls, create our set list - a true throwback of Vegas classics with Sinatra, Liberace. Maybe we can even marry someone on stage The possibilities in Vegas are endless." Read more here.
New vehicles are packed full of the latest and greatest technology. Among their many capabilities, today's vehicles can automatically apply brakes to avoid collisions, maintain a designated following distance behind the car ahead of it and maneuver the vehicle back into its lane if the driver veers out of it.
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China remained Africa's biggest trading partner as bilateral economic relations boomed, said Jiang Zengwei, head of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade. Bilateral trade between China and Africa reached 149.1 billion U.S. dollars in 2016, Jiang said at a meeting on investment opportunities between China and Sao Tome and Principe in Beijing on Friday.
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Researchers in Brazil are thinking on another level.
They are trying to use monkeys to prove that the ancient psychoactive substance known as ayahuasca is a better anti-depressant than modern pharmaceuticals.
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Scientists Gave Monkeys Ayahuasca and It Helped Their Depression https://t.co/sI6O3ksriN — Very Ape (@veryapetv) March 19, 2018
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The Tigers are bringing back a popular event that lets fans bring their dogs to a baseball game.
Bark at the Park will be on Monday, May 14, Tigers vs Indians, and Monday, Sept. 17, Tigers vs Twins, at Comerica Park.
Part of the proceeds from the event will go to the Michigan Humane Society.
There is a limited supply of tickets that go on sale Thursday, March 22 at 10 a.m.
Attendees can only bring one dog per paid adult ticket, no exceptions.
For those interested in bringing their furry friend, they must read and agree to the release and waiver on the MLB’s website.
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Cotton arrivals increased at the Karachi Cotton Exchange on Thursday, while spot rates remained firm.
The spot rates stood unchanged at Rs6,000/maund (37.324kg) and Rs6,430/40kg. Ex-Karachi rates also remained firm at Rs6,145/maund and Rs6,585/40kg after an addition of Rs145 and Rs155 as upcountry expenses, respectively. An analyst said the activity increased in the market, as New York cotton futures market increased by more than one cent and local mills rushed into buying. However, local production is expected higher, which may put pressure on prices in the coming days, he added. A total of 30 transactions were recorded of around 24,000 bales at a price of Rs5,700 to Rs6,175/maund. Among them, notable deals were recorded from Shahdadpur, Tando Adam, Nawabshah, Khairpur, Rohri, Saleh Pat, Ali Pur, Dera Ghazi Khan, Shujaabad, Khanewal, Karor Pakka, Mianwali and Haroonabad.
The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating an auto-pedestrian accident (Source: AP)
The Dorchester County Coroner identified the man who was struck and killed Thursday night by a vehicle on Ashley Phosphate Road.
Richard Nailing, 62, was struck while in the roadway at approximately 8:05 p.m., according to Dorchester County Coroner Paul Brouthers. Brouthers said Nailing died at the scene.
Nailing was trying to cross the street at Stratton Drive when he was hit by a 2016 Hyundai, Highway Patrol Lance Cpl. Judd Jones said.
The driver of the vehicle was not injured, Jones said.
The case remained under investigation by the Highway Patrol.
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Senators John McCain and Lindsey Graham and others jumped on the bandwagon immediately. They look ridiculous, not having waited for more information. They may turn out to be correct but it’s not looking good for them.
If these guys are flabbergasted by this, we are in really bad shape unless there is more information we haven’t seen that would bring evidence to the table. However, to put this absurd report out and pretend it’s terrifying evidence is truly insulting.
TreasureHunt has closed a round of funding that ultimately netted the mobile-minded developer an additional $6 million investment. This latest funding round was led by The Gauselmann Group, with additional funds coming from private angel investors.
The German studio, which was founded in 2014 by former EA, Zynga, Rovio, and King developers, aims to use the funds to both promote its upcoming mobile game Pet Paradise and to expand the studio’s staff through the creation of an additional game team.
With this latest funding round concluded, TreasureHunt has now raised a total of $8.4 million since first opening its doors just under 3 years ago.
Narrated by actor Liam Neeson, this series tells the dramatic story of the events that took place in Dublin during Easter of 1916, when a small group of poorly-armed Irish rebels took on the might of the British Empire. Although defeated militarily, this small group of men and women would wring a moral victory from the jaws of defeat and would inspire countless freedom struggles throughout the world.
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Oklahoma has received a $21 million federal grant aimed at improving literacy in children from birth through high school.
The grant, announced Friday, is one of the largest in Oklahoma State Department of Education history. Officials say the Striving Readers Comprehensive Literacy program will serve about 42,000 children across the state over three years.
The state says that school districts will be able to apply for grants as a result of the program, beginning later this fall. School districts must partner with early childhood providers to participate in the literacy program.
Officials say Oklahoma is one of 11 states to receive the grant from the program.
Stoke City must put an end to their five-game winless streak when they host relegation-threatened Hull City in the Premier League on Saturday, defender Geoff Cameron has said.
Stoke are in danger of getting dragged into the relegation battle as they sit 13th in the table, eight points above the drop zone after drawing at Manchester City and losing their next four games.
"It's a must-win game, 100 percent," Cameron told British media. "We know have to take three points this weekend. It's going to be tough but we have to take care of business.
"They are in the bottom four so they are fighting for position and doing whatever they can... Whatever it takes, if it's ugly or pretty, we've got to get that ball in the back of the net and get three points."
Hull are 17th in the table and have won three of their last five games but have not claimed an away league victory since August.
(Reporting by Aditi Prakash in Bengaluru)
The rupee depreciated further by 4 paise to hit its four-month low of 65.21 against the US dollar in the opening session on Tuesday, on some dollar-buying by importers and banks and weakness in the domestic equity market.
The greenback’s gains against major global currencies ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s key policy meet that kicks off later in the day, in which it is expected to hike interest rates, weighed on the domestic unit, dealers said.
On Monday, the rupee slipped 23 paise to close at 65.17 against the dollar due to concerns over a widening current account deficit.
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Meanwhile, the Sensex today fell further by 112.26 points, or 0.34%, to 32,810.86 in early trade.
FIIs bought shares worth Rs 292.23 crore on a net basis on Monday, provisional data showed.
The 2004 PlayStation 2 video game “Katamari Damacy” was beloved for its simplistic, yet novel gameplay, as well as its bright character design and eclectic soundtrack. Now, the game’s music is coming to vinyl for the first time. Mondo has announced the Katamari Damacy - Original Video Game Soundtrack will be issued in a 2xLP release via Mondo, with shipments to begin this April. The vinyl release features original artwork by We Buy Your Kids and will be limited to 3,000 copies. Check out the gatefold illustration below.
Two men were injured, one of them grievously, in a fight in Paceville last night.
The police said they were informed that two men had been attacked by another in Triq San Ġorġ, St Julian’s at 12.30am.
They said that a 26-year-old Lithuanian allegedly used a bottle to attack the victims - two Libyans aged 26 and 37 who live in Birżebbuġa and St Paul’s Bay, respectively.
They were taken to Mater Dei Hospital by ambulance.
While the 26-year-old was slightly injured, the older man suffered grievous injuries. The aggressor was not injured.
He has been arrested and is being questioned by the police.
A man was just stepping off a treadmill when a Tesla crashed through a Florida gym.It happened Sunday morning at the Anytime Fitness just outside of Tampa."Just as I ended the treadmill, I was kind of catching my breath, all of the sudden I heard this boom," Ted Hoeller said.No one was injured.The driver told authorities she hit the brakes, but the car kept accelerating.All Tesla models come with an Auto-Pilot feature, but the manufacturer recommends that feature only be used when drivers are on the highway.The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating whether or not that feature was in use during this crash.------
AGARTALA: The last day for withdrawal of nomination in the upcoming Tripura Assembly elections is on Saturday.
As per the reports, five candidates withdrew their nominations on Friday. They include Trinamool Congress (TMC) candidate from Rajnagar and four independent candidates for Bagma, Sabroom, Korbook and Pabiacherra constituencies.
The voting for the 60-member assembly will be held on February 18 and the counting will be done on March 3.
Meanwhile, campaigning by various parties has begun in the state. Senior leaders from various parties have started visiting the state.
On a related note, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh is on a two-day visit to Tripura from Saturday. During his visit; he will hold road shows and public meetings at various places.
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Albania's energy ministry says three Chinese miners have been retrieved dead from a mine in the north of the country, apparently killed in a hydrogen gas explosion a week ago. Rescue teams found the three bodies more than 1,000 meters deep in a chromium mine in Bulqiza, 125 kilometers north of the capital, Tirana, according to a spokesman.
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It doesn’t help that it is called the Bank of England.
Critics who claim the Bank seems more focused on the needs of the financial sector than of the real economy of the entire United Kingdom can also point to the symbolism of its location, smack bang in the centre of the City.
So you can see the appeal of moving some of its functions to Birmingham,...
Rescue crews worked to save the two men, who were hanging from the side of a building Tuesday morning.
Rescue crews responded after workers were left dangling on the side of a building after a scaffolding collapsed in Palmetto Bay Tuesday morning.
The incident happened at the Palmetto Bay Village Center at 18001 Old Cutler Road.
Footage showed two workers dangling from safety lines near the scaffolding, which was hanging off the side of the building about three floors above a landing.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue workers responded and helped one of the men to safety with the help of a ladder truck on the ground and firefighters on the roof.
Crews were able to lower the other man to safety a short time later.
Check back with NBC 6 for updates.
MIAMI (AP) – An appeals court has ruled the federal government cannot legally stop trade of Burmese pythons and other giant exotic snakes within the continental U.S.
However, snake owners are cautioned not to move their reptiles just yet as other legal challenges may remain.
The United States Association of Reptile Keepers sued in 2013 to overturn a nationwide ban on importing eight constrictor species or taking them across state lines.
In an April 7 decision, the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower court’s ruling that the U.S. wildlife officials didn’t have authority to restrict interstate trade of snakes such as Burmese pythons, reticulated pythons or green anacondas.
The Center for Biological Diversity says the court addressed the law’s wording but not the data supporting the ban.
If you aren’t following Tina Knowles on Instagram, now might be a good time to start.
Not only is she the mother of Beyoncé, but she also gives fans a look at Destiny’s Child reunions they may have never have seen without her Insta.
This is fun! Go to bed Tina 😀 A post shared by Tina Knowles (@mstinalawson) on Apr 16, 2017 at 11:32pm PDT
3/4th of my girls❤️ Missing 1/4 at Cochella😌 My Solo❤️❤️Bianca A post shared by Tina Knowles (@mstinalawson) on Apr 16, 2017 at 3:43pm PDT
As you can see, Kelly Rowland joined the Knowles family for their Easter celebration.
Mrs. Lawson documented much of the celebration but also left more to be desired.
3/4th of my girls❤️ Missing 1/4 at Cochella😌 My Solo❤️❤️Bianca A post shared by Tina Knowles (@mstinalawson) on Apr 16, 2017 at 3:43pm PDT
Easter memories❤️ A post shared by Tina Knowles (@mstinalawson) on Apr 16, 2017 at 2:57pm PDT
Maybe Michelle Williams joins next time?
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Australian Broadcasting Corporation Broadcast: 18/04/2017 Reporter: David Lipson
David Lipson speaks to former deputy chief of mission at the US embassy in South Korea and Asia expert at the Brookings Institution Evans Revere, about the rapidly escalating situation in the Korean Peninsula.
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SEATTLE (AP) — A man who was brought to the U.S. illegally as a child but was protected from deportation by the Obama administration has been taken into custody in the Seattle area in what could be the first case of its kind in the country.
Northwest Immigrants Rights Project Legal Director Matt Adams told The Associated Press Tuesday that 23-year-old Daniel Ramirez Medina was arrested Friday by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. Adams says he believes the young man was apprehended by mistake.
Adams says agents were at the Seattle home to arrest the man’s father and that they took both men into custody. Ramirez Medina has a work permit under Obama’s Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. He’s being held in Tacoma.
Adams says the man is the first person he knows of with DACA status who has been detained.
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For fixed-income investors, 2018 could be more challenging than this year has been, although there should be decent opportunities in sectors that can better absorb rising interest rates, such as emerging market debt; municipal bonds; and securities, including some backed by assets such as mortgages.
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WAGONER COUNTY, Okla. – A man has been arrested for allegedly sexually abusing two children.
Wagoner County deputies say on January 5, they responded to a complaint of child sexual abuse.
Preliminary reports alleged that 30-year-old Patrick Martinez had sexually abused two children, a 3-year-old and 5-year-old.
Officials presented their investigation to the District 27 District Attorney’s Office.
After reviewing the case, the DA filed charges on Martinez for two counts of child sexual abuse.
On January 31, Martinez turned himself in to the Wagoner County jail.
“Of course everyone is presumed innocent until proven guilty, but I feel confident that my Investigators and Deputies have been thorough in their investigation,” said Wagoner County Sheriff Chris Elliott. “Crimes against children are extremely taxing on everyone involved, but solving these crimes are important to me and my staff of law enforcement officers. The very nature of our job is to protect those who cannot protect themselves.”
JERSEY CITY -- Frosty relations between Jersey City and the nonprofit group that runs the Landmark Loew's Jersey Theatre are beginning to thaw. Mayor Steve Fulop's administration and the Friends of the Loew's, which runs the 88-year-old Journal Square theater, have been at odds for more than three years over Fulop's efforts to bring in a major concert promoter to restore and run the former movie palace.
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PARIS, May 31 (Reuters) - Washington does not want a trade war with the European Union, but whether there is an escalation or not will depend on the EU, U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said in an interview published by daily Le Figaro on Thursday.
A U.S. decision on import tariffs on EU steel and aluminium will be announced on Thursday either before markets open or after markets close, he said.
"We don't want a trade war," Ross was quoted as saying.
"(It's) up to the European Union to decide if it wants to take retaliatory measures. The next question would be: how will the (U.S President Donald) Trump react? You saw his reaction when China decided to retaliate.
"If there is an escalation it will be because the EU would have decided to retaliate," he added. (Reporting by Ingrid Melander; editing by John Stonestreet)
Baku. 15 August. REPORT.AZ/ Price of the Azerbaijani Azeri LT CIF crude, put for sale on world markets went up by 0,50 USD or 0,94%.
Report informs, price of oil brand Azeri LT CIF now makes 53,80 USD per barrel.
Notably, minimum price of Azeri LT CIF was recorded in December 2001 (19.15 USD) and the maximum value of the brand was registered in July 2008 (149.66 USD).
A Carrick man will serve 15 to 40 years in prison after he pleaded guilty this morning to third-degree murder for inadvertently shooting and killing a 6-year-old girl. Kamau Thomas apologized to the family of Isis Allen, as well as his to own, at this morning's hearing before Allegheny County Common Pleas Judge Beth A. Lazzara.
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The US Congress, facing a Friday midnight deadline, toiled on Monday to finish writing a $1.2 trillion bill to fund the federal government through Sept. 30, as several thorny issues lingered, including funding President Donald Trump's border wall.
A range of other hot-button initiatives was also slowing the unveiling of legislation that the Republican-controlled House of Representatives had aimed to make public late on Monday.
Republican lawmakers exiting a private meeting with House Speaker Paul Ryan said, for example, that there still was no decision on whether a couple of narrow, gun control-related measures could be inserted into the massive spending bill.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — A Chinese company building a key rail link in Malaysia says it has been told to suspend work pending negotiations. It urged the new government elected two months ago to honor the contract.
The suspension Wednesday came a day after the government called for a sharp reduction in cost for the 688 kilometer (430 miles) East Coast Rail Link.
Officials say the project's actual cost is 81 billion ringgit ($20 billion), nearly 50 percent more than estimated by the previous government.
China Communication said Wednesday the suspension could add to costs, losses and damages. It called for a "win-win situation" in negotiations and urged the government to "honor and respect" the deal.
The project is part of China's regional "Belt and Road" infrastructure initiative.
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About Remember Thursdays - Lunch
Remember Thursdays is a day of guided activities to help anyone in the community affected by dementia. Support workers and trained facilitators run a programme of activities for people with dementia to take part in, accompanied by a family member, friend or carer. People can also get advice and information about dementia to help them understand more about the condition. One of the activities is lunch. Give your taste buds a reminder of holidays by the seaside with a fish 'n chip lunch and entertainment or games. Arrive at 11:15 for a fun warm-up to build up your appetite.
A man struck a male car passenger in the face at Coleraine’s Riverside Retail Park in what a prosecutor described as a “road rage” incident.
However, a lawyer for Aidan Alexander Hargan (21), of Josephine Avenue, Limavady, told Coleraine Magistrates Court the incident was linked to the defendant’s ex-girlfriend.
The lawyer said the girl “had explored different options” with the injured party and Hargan was unable to deal with it.
Hargan was in court for sentencing in relation to a charge of common assault relating to April 24 last year.
The prosecutor said the injured man was hit on the nose.
The defence lawyer accepted it was an “unsavoury incident”.
Sentencing Hargan to two months in prison, suspended for a year, District Judge Amanda Brady said the charge had been downgraded from assault occasioning actual bodily harm to common assault.
She noted the defendant had a record and was already subject to a Combination Order of Probation and Community Service.
The Raiders saw their AFC West title hopes eliminated with their 24-6 loss to the Denver Broncos and will now hit the road to face the Houston Texans next week in the Wild Card round of the playoffs. Jimmy Durkin and Marcus Thompson II break it all down.
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AIKEN, S.C. (WJBF/PRESS RELEASE) – The City of Aiken has put out a release addressing steps the city plans to take in regards to the numerous recent violent crimes at Pace’s Run apartment complex.
Aiken City Manager John Klimm penned a letter to the owners of Pace’s Run demanding they address the issues there within 30 days or lose their business license.
Over the past 2 years, there have been 10 shootings at the complex, 4 reports of property struck by gunfire, 4 aggravated assaults and two murders.
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PHILADELPHIA– Philadelphia Eagles QB Carson Wentz has been named the Fed Ex Air Player of the Year.
Rams RB Todd Gurley won the accompanying award, the Fed Ex Ground Player of the Year.
Wentz and Gurley are taking home the awards ahead of many of the NFL honors that will be announced tonight, according to NBC Sports.
Wentz, 25, threw for 33 TD passes with only 7 interceptions before tearing his ACL in Week 13 against the Rams.
Wentz stayed in the game to throw the franchise-record 33rd touchdown pass after he had torn his knee.
He led the Eagles to an 11-2 record before backup QB Nick Foles finished the game against the Rams’, won two out of three regular season games, and two playoff games, leading the team to the Super Bowl.
HONG KONG — The strange case of a Hong Kong pro-democracy activist who claimed mainland Chinese agents stapled his legs as a warning has taken another twist after police arrested him on suspicion of providing false information.
The Chinese-ruled city’s police force said they arrested Howard Lam early Tuesday.
Lam made waves last week with his eye-catching allegations, in which he claimed he was abducted and rendered unconscious by unknown men.
He said they warned him not to try sending a signed photo of soccer star Lionel Messi to the widow of late Nobel Peace Prize laureate Liu Xiaobo. Then they stapled his legs with Xs because of his Christianity.
Police said they investigated but the results don’t match what Lam said in his report.
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The former Arsenal striker moved to Stamford Bridge on deadline day in a deal worth £18million.
And the Frenchman was in attendance as Chelsea suffered a shock 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth on Wednesday.
However, the Blues will look to make amends when they travel to Watford on Monday (8pm).
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has ruled out Giroud making his first start for the club at Vicarage Road.
“We are starting to work with him but we have to check his physical condition,” Conte said.
Joe Barlow sat down with by American-Statesman tech writer Omar L. Gallaga and Austin Eavesdropper blogger Tolly Moseley for a Cup of Joe at Vivel Crepes & Coffee, located at 2011 Main Street in Lakeway, Texas. You can check out their I LOVE YOU SO MUCH: THE AUSTIN 360 PODCAST online for more details.
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Memphis Police Department has arrested a teen in connection with the kidnapping of a 10-month-old girl.
James Williams, 18, was charged with kidnapping and theft of property.
Williams is accused of stealing a car that had 10-month-old Zoe Jordan in the back seat Friday night.
An Amber Alert was issued and the child was found safe Saturday morning.
Williams appeared in court Monday, March 19. His bond was set at $100,000, and his next court date is March 23.
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On Nov. 18, 2016, one of the most important heavy metal bands of all time finally returned to form.
Metallica’s Billboard-topping album Hardwired . . . to Self-Destruct featured songs such as Moth Into Flame and Hardwired, along with some of the finest riff fests the group has ever produced. With the help of Death Magnetic engineer/mixer Greg Fidelman, the band achieved a sound that was classic as well as razor sharp.
Metallica will turn its amps up to 11 again on Monday night when it brings its WorldWired 2017 tour to B.C. Place Stadium. No doubt, fans will leave with sore necks from all the headbanging.
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Red Lake Falls Woman Charged in the Death of 2-Month-Old Girl
RED LAKE FALLS, Minn. – A Red Lake Falls woman was arrested Tuesday in connection with the murder of a 2-month-old.
A criminal complaint says 30-year-old Sarah Kortan unintentionally killed the girl on June 20th by assaulting her.
The Red Lake County Sheriff’s Office says the child’s eyes were detached and she suffered multiple skull fractures and a retinal hemorrhage.
An autopsy performed by the University of North Dakota shows the injuries are consistent with trauma and not an accidental fall.
Kortan is expected to make her first court appearance later this week.
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The UWM Collegium Musicum will perform music from the Middle Ages and Renaissance on period instruments. UWM Planetarium director Jean Creighton will provide a guided tour of stars and constellations in the spring sky.
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The South Carolina Strawberry Festival pageant in Fort Mill, South Carolina, is now partnering with the Miss USA system. Beth Vanderwalker, director of the Fort Mill pageant, announced Tuesday the reigning Teen and Miss queens will represent the Strawberry Festival in November’s Miss South Carolina USA pageant. The Strawberry Festival event also becomes an official preliminary contest for the Miss USA system.
“I had a duck growing up as a pet and he was always running around when we were playing Wiffle ball in the backyard,” Angels manager Mike Scioscia said, dismissing the notion that he had never seen anything quite like this before. “To be honest with you, I have.”
LUKE COMBS’ “This One’s For You” has reached #1 on “Billboard’s” Top Country Albums chart. It’s a big deal and it’s not lost on him. He says, quote, “I’m just super thankful to have the debut go number one. I hear not a lot of people get to do that so I’m thankful to be in the club.”
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Highly rated Everton teenager Alex Denny has been linked with a move to Rangers.
The Ibrox club have registered an interest in the England youth international, according to our colleagues at the Liverpool Echo .
The 18-year-old midfielder forced his way into the under-23s setup and was part of the Toffees first-team squad for December’s Europa League game with Apollon Limassol.
Negotiations over a new contract are understood to have stalled and Rangers are looking to swoop in, but Denny’s preference is to remain at Goodison Park.
New Everton director of football Marcel Brands has spoken of the importance of bringing players through the club's Academy but the Blues could lose Denny unless an agreement over a new deal can be found.
Rangers boss Steven Gerrard is said to be keeping a close eye on the situation as he prepares to overhaul his Ibrox squad in the coming weeks.
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Two 3-month-old wolverine kits and their mother play in the snow outside their den May 3 in the William O. Douglas Wilderness east of Mount Rainier. The remote cameras are jointly operated by Cascade Carnivore Project and the U.S. Forest Service.
According to Fasold, after Cobain's death in 1994, his wife, Courtney Love, gave away several of his guitars to friends. This particular one wound up in the hands of a "prominent" Northwest musician. While the seller requested to remain anonymous, Fasold says the guitar has not been played or otherwise touched since landing in the seller's possession.
McDonogh (MD) 2021 cornerback Antoine Booth earned his first Division-I offer from Rutgers on his June 15 visit.The 5-foot-11, 175-pounder spoke to The Knight Report about what he brings to the tab...
A man has eaten solid food for the first time in his life - 38 YEARS after his jaw was wedged shut when he fell on his face as a baby. Rajendra Panchal, 39, was aged one when he fell on his face while walking, damaging and misplacing his jaw. His parents were not able to get him treatment and it is understood his jaw fused in place, leaving him unable to open his mouth more than approximately 1.5cm. For decades malnourished Rajendra existed on a liquid diet until he visited the dentists for toothache - and the surgeon obviously couldn't access his teeth.
Click the video above to hear from former ISU Redbird Dalton Keene, who signed an undrafted free agent deal with the LA Rams.
Roughly 30% of active players in the NFL were undrafted.
Jacksonville's Dalton Keene and Rochester's Garret Dooley hope to soon be included in that group, after signing undrafted free agent deals this weekend. Keene (DL, Illinois State) is headed to the Los Angeles Rams, while Dooley (LB, Wisconsin) is Minnesota bound.
A pair of former Illini also signed undrafted free agent deals. Offensive lineman Christian DiLauro signed with the Browns, and linebacker James Crawford signed with the Ravens.
Rookie mini-camps begin in early May.
HAMBURG, N.Y. — When it comes to chowing down on kale, Gideon Oji is once again the top dog, beating back a challenge from hot-dog-eating champ Joey Chestnut.
Oji gulped down 22 1/2 16-ounce bowls of the leafy green vegetable in eight minutes during Sunday’s Kale Yeah! Competition at the Erie County Fair in New York. The kale was served raw with oil and vinegar.
The contest is billed as the world’s healthiest eating competition.
Chestnut, of San Jose, California, consumed 20 kale servings. He is the reigning hot dog-eating champion at the Nathan’s Famous in New York City.
Oji is Nigerian and now lives in Marrow, Georgia. He took the inaugural kale-eating title last year, consuming 25 1/2 servings.
Sunday’s event was an unlikely partnership between the Independent Health Foundation and Major League Eating.
Iginla has only managed five goals and four assists through 36 games in 2016-17.
That's a 21-point pace over a full 82-game season, which would easily amount to the lowest of Iggy's illustrious 20-year career. He's actually potted two of his five goals over the last seven games while firing 16 shots on net during that span, so he hasn't been completely dormant as of late, but Iginla is clearly past his prime at age 39. The fact that the Avs have the worst goal differential in the league (minus-45) certainly doesn't help his cause, either.
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AURORA, Colo -- The leaves turning to gold and a chill in the air are usual signs of fall for most folks.
But in Aurora, pumpkins flying through the air at break neck speed for incredibly long distances are the official kick off of the new season.
Dan Daru shows us Punkin Chunkin Colorado in his video report
Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy likes how the team's young players are performing in minicamp.
McCarthy said before Wednesday's workouts that the reps are critical for the young players. He singled out a few Packers including cornerback Damarious Randall, who McCarthy says has been outstanding this offseason.
Randall, who is entering his third NFL season, was one of a number of cornerbacks plagued by injuries last season. He's practicing at the nickelback position during offseason workouts.
Green Bay beefed up its secondary in the offseason with the return of veteran Davon House, as well as adding defensive backs Kevin King and Josh Jones in the draft.
The three-day minicamp wraps up on Thursday.
Italy's interior minister has donned his trunks to swim lengths of a pool that once belonged to a Mafia boss in an attempt to highlight his efforts to fight organised crime.
Watched by journalists, Matteo Salvini dived into the pool in a villa in Tuscany and swam several laps for the cameras.
The property was confiscated from a Cosa Nostra mobster in 2007 and has since been turned into a resort.
Seventeen people have now been confirmed dead in the London tower block fire.
The number of those killed in Grenfell Tower is expected to rise, however.
"Sadly I can confirm that the number of people that have died is now 17," Scotland Yard Commander Stuart Cundy said on Thursday.
"We do believe that number will sadly increase."
Thirty-seven people remain in hospital following Wednesday's fire, which completely destroyed the tower block in west London.
Of those, 17 are receiving critical care.
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The-Dream has shared a new birthday gift in honor of his debut album, Love Hate.
Related: Ty Dolla $ign Drops ‘Love U Better’ Featuring Lil Wayne & The-Dream
The song is “It’s Yo Birthday,” released to celebrate the ten-year anniversary of his full-length debut, which dropped on Dec. 11, 2007.
“Love Hate Changed Everything!,” The-Dream shared on Instagram. “Like it or Not!”
Listen to new track, “It’s Yo Birthday,” which contains explicit lyrics, now at Radio.com.
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Erica Campbell talks about you learning how to love yourself. Some question if they are doing something wrong, but they must understand God’s love. His love is bigger and greater.
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Campus carry legislation passed last session would undergo a major change if legislators sign off on a "constitutional carry" bill from state Rep. Jonathan Stickland, R-Bedford. House Bill 375 would eliminate the requirement to obtain a license and complete gun safety classes in order to carry a handgun.
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WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is proclaiming Monday as Columbus Day — without any of his predecessor's qualms.
The president's proclamation Friday directs the U.S. to celebrate his discovery of the Americas, noting "the permanent arrival of Europeans ... was a transformative event that undeniably and fundamentally changed the course of human history and set the stage for the development of our great Nation."
Trump's proclamation only praises Columbus, Spain and the explorer's native Italy.
Atletico Madrid are wasting no time in getting Diego Costa into shape following his recent signing from Chelsea.
After a pre-season spent relaxing in Brazil as he pushed for his return to Atleti, Costa is now getting down to business to get himself fit for January, when his new club’s transfer ban ends and they will be able to register him as their player.
In the meantime, he his being pushed hard by Oscar Ezequiel ‘Profe’ Ortega, Atletico’s Uruguayan fitness coach, as you can see in the footage below.
Like members of her community and Jamaicans overall, supercentenarian Violent Mosse Brown is ecstatic to be the oldest person of the seven billion living on planet Earth. "I feel good, I feel happy to be the oldest person ," Mosse Brown, affectionately called Aunt V, told the "I did not feel I would become the oldest person, I feel I would pass long ago.
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Crain's Detroit Business Editor and Publisher Ron Fournier talks with Paul W. Smith on WJR AM 760 about stories from the Dec. 11 issue. Listen to the interview and read the stories here:
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Glory Fisher, who passed away June 4, 2013, taught the chamber music class at Santa Barbara City College for 30 years, accompanied many musicians in Santa Barbara, performed solo and duo piano concerts, was a pianist for the Santa Barbara Symphony, and was a noted piano teacher.
Glory is survived by Robert, her husband of 68 years; Glenn and Randy, her two sons; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Donations in her memory may be made to the Santa Barbara Music Club. Click here for information on how to donate.
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About Hasland Resource Centre
The day services team provides a range of centre and community-based services for people with higher moderate to critical needs living in the Chesterfield area. The centre offers a range of services, these include groups for people with dementia, a craft group and a bathing group. The bathing facilities at the centre can be booked out to people who are unable to access their bath at home, and have a relative or carer who can assist them.
Marchment agreed to terms on a two-year, entry-level contract with Toronto on Saturday, Kristen Shilton of TSN.ca reports.
Through 38 games with the Marlies, Marchment has notched 10 goals and 12 assists, along with a plus 13-rating. The Leafs organization is stacked with young talent, so it could be a while before the 22-year-old gets a shot at the lineup. How he performs at training camp ahead of the 2018-19 season will likely determine whether he is on coach Mike Babcock's short list of potential call-ups next year.
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HARTFORD -- Hartford’s “Summer in the City” kicks off June 2nd with the return of the Puerto Rican Parade.
The “Summer in the City” series includes nine events through mid-August, many of which include longtime staples including the Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz and the Connecticut River Fireworks.
In recent years, many of the events on the docket faced financial hardship forcing some to cancel or turn to sponsors for help.
“A couple of years ago, facing the fiscal crisis that we faced, the city had to step back,” Mayor Luke Bronin said.
When the city pulled its funding, the mayor asked for the help of United Technologies who now sponsors the summer series.
“Our commitment financially over the last couple of years has been in the range of a million dollars to keep this going and we’re very proud and thrilled to be doing it,” Charlie Gill, Executive Vice President of United Technologies.
For a look at all the events, click here.
Citizens protesting President Donald Trump gathered in front of the Trump Tower in New York City. Watch the protests here. USA TODAY
Cold Start Monday!
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Cool Week Ahead
After another cold start down in the 20s, Monday will feature sunny skies with afternoon readings rebounding to the low to mid 50s. Cold temperatures in the 30s are expected again Monday night under mostly clear skies, with a few snow showers possibly starting in the mountains late.
On Tuesday, a cold front will move through and will pull in a little cooler air for the midweek period. It will also bring a chance for a few more snow showers to the mountains, though any snow that does fall should be on the light side.
The coolest day of the week will be Wednesday and we're only expected reach the low 40s for highs. We will stay in the upper 40s to low 50s through the remainder of the week with dry weather likely dominating.
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SHANGHAI, April 12 The Shanghai Stock Exchange said on Wednesday it would investigate "abnormal trading" by an unnamed brokerage in shares of Ping An Insurance Group Co and Industrial Bank Co Ltd.
The exchange said in a statement that it had noticed massive selling of Ping An and Industrial Bank shares by a certain brokerage via an asset management account, which triggered sudden falls in the stocks just moments before the market close on Wednesday.
The exchange said it immediately suspended trading in that account and would talk to the brokerage's manager and investigate into the issue.
The two companies' share prices recovered by market close, with Ping An ending down 0.5 percent and Industrial Bank falling 1.1 percent. (Reporting by Samuel Shen and John Ruwitch; Editing by Christian Schmollinger)
Chelsea transfer news: Mauro Icardi is the subject of a bid from the Blues
The Blues are looking to improve their squad this summer after a disappointing season saw them finish fifth in the Premier League.
And one area Chelsea will be particularly keen to strengthen is their attack with Alvaro Morata failing to fill the void left by Diego Costa.
Spanish outlet Don Balon, known for their bold transfer claims, say the Blues have tabled an offer of £96m (€100m) for Icardi.
Real Madrid have been linked with a move for the 25-year-old after his stunning forms his season.
Icardi netted 29 goals in just 34 Serie A matches to help Inter finish fourth and secure Champions League qualification.
New Delhi: Three coaches of the Ajmer-Jammu Tawi Puja Express derailed on Jaipur-Phulera double track around 3.43 pm today.
No casualty was reported, officials said.
Three sleeper coaches – S2, S3 and S9 – derailed when the train had just departed from a yard at Phulera junction towards Jaipur, North Western Railway (NWR) CPRO Tarun Jain said.
“No passenger was injured in the mishap, and restoration work is underway. The track would be restored soon,” he said.
Senior officers from the North Western Railway also supervised the work.
This is the second such incident in the zone since this morning.
An SLR coach of Lalgarh-Dibrugarh Express derailed near Hanumangarh in Rajasthan after hitting a wild animal in the wee hours today.
There was no casualty and restoration of track was completed for smooth running of trains, an NWR spokesman said.
LOS ANGELES — Three-division world champion Vasyl Lomachenko has undergone surgery to fix a torn labrum in his right shoulder.
The two-time Olympic gold medallist from Ukraine hopes to return to the ring later this year, according to a statement Wednesday from his promoter.
Lomachenko (11-1, 9 KOs) had arthroscopic surgery at the Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute in Los Angeles by orthopedic surgeon Neal ElAttrache.
Lomachenko says he hurt his shoulder during the second round of his 10th-round stoppage victory over Jorge Linares in New York on May 12 to defend his WBA lightweight title.
ElAttrache says Lomachenko had an “extensive” tear in his labrum along with cartilage damage, but the surgeon believes Lomachenko will make a full recovery.
Lomachenko initially planned to fight again Aug. 25, but won’t make that date while recovering.
Police: USC now added to list of places where women are being followed by strangers
AFL boss Gillon McLachlan has refused to guarantee the future of Tasmania's state league under a looming shake-up of footy on the island.
A steering committee has been tasked with finding a fix to Tasmania's AFL woes after teams from Burnie and Devonport in the state's northwest pulled out of the top competition earlier this year.
McLachlan met with state league club bosses on Thursday in Devonport, saying many options were on the table before the committee releases its findings on June 30.
Lithuanian hotels last year posted growth in revenue, despite the wet summer and Vilnius Airport's 35-day closure for runway renovation, the business daily Verslo Zinios reported on Friday, cites LETA/BNS.
The Lithuanian accommodation industry's total revenue for January through September 2017 reached 254.8 million euros, of which hotels' revenue came in at almost 182 million euros (not including VAT), up by 9.6 percent year-on-year.
Evalda Siskauskiene, president of the Lithuanian Association of Hotels and Restaurants, says that the revenue growth reflects an improving situation in the hotel sector, noting that foreign tourist arrivals in the country increased by 6 percent and the hotel occupancy rate rose.
At least five new hotel openings planned for 2018 should help fill the demand for hotel rooms.
Siskauskiene expects that the arrival of such strong brands as Marriott, Hilton and Design Hotel will help attract many new customers.
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Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott said Friday evening that he is disappointed by the NFL’s decision to suspend him six games for violating the personal conduct policy, and he apologized for the off-field distraction his saga has become.
pic.twitter.com/NYTawLdplN— Ezekiel Elliott (@EzekielElliott) August 12, 2017 //platform.twitter.com/widgets.js The suspension comes as a result of an investigation that started more than a year ago after an ex-girlfriend accused Elliott of domestic violence in Columbus, Ohio. The Columbus City Attorney’s office announced in September that it would not pursue charges against Elliott because of “conflicting and inconsistent information,” but the NFL can penalize a player even without legal charges. Finish this story [here]
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Four properties were sold to recoup unpaid rates by the council.
FOUR properties have been sold to recoup unpaid council rates.
Gladstone Regional Council had five properties up for auction but one failed to sell.
Units 1-4 at 3 Butler St all sold. 43 Dawes St, Nagoorin failed to sell.
A council spokesman said none of the properties met the reserve price, but the ones on Butler St were sold by negotiation to the highest bidder.
The money made from the sales will go to paying off the rates with the rest distributed to the mortgagee.
The Nagoorin property is deemed to have been purchased by the council at the reserve price, with the balance of the money in excess of the outstanding rates to be held in trust.
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Paul Ridler recreates famous moments from football history out of old Subbuteo figures.
His creations include Diego Maradona's "hand of God", Eric Cantona's kung-fu kick and Paul Gascoigne's "dentist's chair" goal celebration.
The West Bromwich Albion fan was inspired after making one of his great grandfather Billy Bassett, the former Albion chairman and player.
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Burns Night, held in honour of Scotland's most famous poet Robert Burns, is celebrated at the end of January every year.
The night is a way to remember the life of the 18th century bard and it falls on his birthday – Monday, January 25.
The tradition started a few years after the poet's death in 1796, when his friends commemorated his career on the date of his death (July 21) each year.
So began the Burns Supper, and more than two centuries later it is has become a nationwide event with recitals of the poet's works and a haggis dinner.
Emery is eager to retain & build a team around Ramsey, but he will be sold if he fails to agree a contract extension as the club look to avoid a repeat of Alexis Sanchez & Robin Van Persie’s contract situations in the past. [Times] #afc pic.twitter.com/3OEVnEoc92
Image copyright ITV Image caption Gruffyd Wyn Roberts wowed the audience with his rendition of Andrea Bocelli's Nelle Tue Mani from the film Gladiator
An opera singer from Anglesey has been voted into the final of Britain's Got Talent after winning his semi-final.
Gruffyd Wyn Roberts, 22, from Amlwch, wowed the audience on Wednesday with his rendition of Andrea Bocelli's Nelle Tue Mani from the film Gladiator.
Judges Amanda Holden, Simon Cowell, David Walliams and Alesha Dixon labelled the performance "epic".
Comedian Noel James, from the Swansea Valley, appears in Thursday's semi-final on ITV1.
Mr Roberts advanced through to the semi-finals of the show after being given the "golden buzzer" by Holden when he sang Puccini's Nessun Dorma in his audition.
The performance led to comparisons to Paul Potts, who won the first edition of the show in 2007.
The streaming service never said why outright, but when the wrap-up movie was announced, Lana Wachowski hinted that it wasn't living up to expectations in terms of viewership. With the way Netflix is flooding the service with originals this year, one has to wonder if a show or movie amassing an audience and positive reception still matters.
The @sense8 finale arrives June 8! Tell your cluster. pic.twitter.com/FlDwnKzOYW — Netflix US (@netflix) April 24, 2018
A 37-year-old Dellinger Avenue resident is accused of smashing out the car window of a vehicle parked at a business, stealing the purse containing credit cards, debit cards, and checks and then using the items to make purchases at local stores.
Brandi M. Smith is accused of using the cards and checks to obtain goods while portraying herself as the victim.
She is charged with four counts identify theft 1st, four counts of forgery, three counts of identify theft 2nd, three counts of criminal possession of stolen property 4th, and one count of grand larceny 4th.
Smith was arraigned in City Court and released under supervision of Genesee Justice.
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MIDDLETOWN — A Clinton man whose online videos of drones firing guns and shooting flames were viewed hundreds of thousands of times has rejected a plea deal in separate cases.
The Hartford Courant reports that 21-year-old Austin Haughwout, of Clinton, faces charges including assault on police officers, risk of injury to a child, enticing a minor, possession of child pornography and attempting fourth-degree sexual assault.
Prosecutors offered Haughwout a three-year suspended sentence and three years of probation in exchange for guilty pleas to interfering with police and third-degree assault. Prosecutors say Haughwout rejected the deal is scheduled to go to trial Sept. 11.
Haughwout’s lawyer has said the charges are “blatantly unconstitutional” and the result of local police’s “obsession” with him.
The weaponized drones did not result in criminal charges.
Bitcoin was seen trading at a spot price of $16,574.12 at 6:36 a.m. ET, according to data on industry website CoinDesk. Bitcoin futures, meanwhile, were trading at $17,690, up more than 14 percent for the session. Bitcoin leapt a eye-watering $2,000 on …
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HONG KONG, March 31 BOC Aviation Ltd said on Friday it bought two Boeing 747-8 freighter aircraft for an aggregate list price of $758.2 million, as the aircraft lessor aims to build its balance sheet by investing in modern and in-demand aircraft.
BOC Aviation said it bought the aircraft from subsidiaries of Boeing Co and concurrently accepted an assignment of the leases of the aircraft to cargo airline AirBridgeCargo Airlines LLC.
The actual purchase price was lower than the list price, and the deal was funded through cash on hand, loans and other borrowings, the Hong Kong-listed firm said in a filing.
BOC Aviation earlier this week posted a record full-year net profit, supported by growth in global air travel, and signalled an upbeat outlook. (Reporting by Donny Kwok; Editing by Stephen Coates)
Jean Reilly Burns passed away January 27, 2018 at home surrounded by her family.
A Celebration of Life will take place at a later date, followed by a graveside service at St. Patrick Cemetery.
Jean was born February 27, 1927 and graduated from Nevada City High School in 1945. She then went on to graduate from Mt. St. Mary's Business School in 1946.
On August 12, 1950, she married the love of her life Chester Burns. She worked for NID for over 22 years in shipping and receiving. She enjoyed having lunch with her high school girlfriends and her retired NID coworkers. She loved playing Bunko.
She is survived by her children, Scott (Kathleen) Burns, Lori (Kim) Morgan, Susan Burns, Bret (Katie) Burns, and Jana (Arin) Menges; 25 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Nana and Joseph Reilly, her husband Chester, and her sons Jay and Daniel.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Hospice of the Foothills.
Arrangements are under the direction of Hooper and Weaver Mortuary.
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During an interview at the Grammys, Katy Perry made a sly comment that she is doing OK because she hasn’t shaved her head. Many pop fans took this as a dis to Britney Spears’ 2007 breakdown. So Britney heard about the comment and posted on Instagram with love!
Islamic State said it carried out a bomb attack on the Syrian coastal city of Tartous that Syrian state media said killed two security officers. Islamic State said in an online statement claiming the attack that two of its members detonated car bombs.
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EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello’s controversial plan to cut Rhode Island’s car tax is expected to be part of the proposed budget when it’s unveiled Thursday night.
Under the plan, the tax would be eliminated over the next six years and the state would reimburse cities and towns for the loss of revenue, at a total cost of $221 million.
Cutting the car tax appears to have widespread support among lawmakers, particularly those in the House, but experts have differing opinions.
Two “number crunchers” – John Simmons of the Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council and Douglas Hall of the Economic Progress Institute – joined this week’s taping of WPRI 12’s Newsmakers to debate the pros and cons of Mattiello’s proposal.
Host Tim White has the story in the above video, or click here to watch the full episode.
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TRUMBULL CO., Ohio (WKBN) – The Trumbull County Board of Elections voted to allow former County Republican Party Chairman Randy Law to run on the May primary ballot, despite objections from members of his own party.
The board ruled that Law can run as a Republican for the 64th District Ohio House of Representatives — a state central committee position and county central committee for Ward 1G in Warren.
Several members of the Trumbull County Republican Party objected, saying Law does not live at the Warren house he gave as his legal address.
The board of elections ruled against the objections.
Former Serbian tennis player Ana Ivanovic and German footballer Bastian Schweinsteiger on Monday announced birth of their first child on social media. Ivanovic tweeted a photo of a room decorated with teddy bears and a sign welcoming their child. "Welcome to the world our little boy. Words cannot describe the joy and the happiness we feel in our hearts!" Ivanovic wrote. Schweinsteiger tweeted a photo of his and his wife's hands resting atop their new baby's tiny feet, under the caption "Welcome to the world our little boy! We are so happy."
As images of diggers were projected onto a building in Martin Place, thousands stood in silence to remember Australia's serving men and women, past and present.
Among the families with children, politicians and members of the Australian Defence Force at the Anzac Day dawn service in Sydney's CBD on Wednesday was 95-year-old Wal Scott-Smith, who is retiring after completing his 78th year as Custodian of the Cenotaph.
Politicians including Foreign Minister Julie Bishop, Federal Labor MP Tanya Plibersek, NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian, NSW Opposition Leader Luke Foley, NSW Governor David Hurley and Sydney Lord Mayor Clover Moore attended the service, with crowds gathering from early in the morning to pay their respects.
In his dawn service address Air Commander Australia, Air Vice Marshall Steven Roberton remembered the original Anzacs - the members of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps who landed at Gallipoli on April 25, 1915.
An unexpected run to the semifinals of the Rogers Cup has rocketed Canada's newest tennis star up the world rankings.
Denis Shapovalov improved from 143rd to 67th in Monday's updated ATP singles rankings.
The 18-year-old left-hander from Richmond Hill, Ont., introduced himself to Canada last week with an exhilarating performance at the Rogers Cup in Montreal that included a victory over top-seeded Spanish legend Rafael Nadal.
The Canadian lost to fourth-seeded German Alexander Zverev in Saturday's semifinals but still pocketed a cool $220,760 US in prize money.
Shapovalov told reporters over the weekend that his "whole life has changed in the past five days."
"I don't even think I realize it yet," he said. "I mean, it's a huge jump [in the rankings]."
Guelph police dog, General, is getting credit for his part in the arrest of a suspect following a break-in and assault.
On Saturday, officers were called to a home on Downey Road at 4:30 a.m.
Police allege a 27-year-old Kitchener man had broken into a residence and assaulted the victim before he fled on foot.
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The K9 unit was called and General tracked the suspect, who was hiding in a stream under an overpass on Downey Road.
Police said the victim and suspect know each other.
The suspect has not been named by police, but he has been charged with break and enter, robbery, assault and mischief.
He was scheduled to appear in court on Monday.
Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz (R) meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (L) in Riyadh.
Saudi Arabia's top leadership met Turkey's president during a visit to further strengthen ties as part of a Gulf tour ahead of Syria peace talks.
1.15pm: Queensland Ambulance Service is responding to a report of Lego blocks stuck to a child's lips.
The incident location is at Captain Creek, near Agnes Water.
Initial reports suggests the mother of the child has tried to remove the Lego blocks using coconut oil but has not been successful.
It's believed the blocks are suctioned onto the lips.
The age of the child wasn't immediately available.
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The Lake County Retired Teachers Association will hold its next luncheon/general meeting June 12 at the Coach House Grill, 4145 Route 306, Willoughby.
The social hour starts at 11 a.m. followed by the luncheon at 11:30.
The menu will be Coach House chicken/baked potato/green beans or pasta primavera. Also included are homemade rolls, tossed salad/Italian dressing, beverage, chef’s choice of dessert.
The program will feature the 2018 Jean P. Lentz Memorial Active Teacher Grant recipients; also the 2018 scholarship winners will be present.
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When the world thinks of refugees, the images that often come to mind are the millions of Syrians who have fled their country to escape a brutal civil war. But the massive worldwide exodus of refugees seeking better lives is not exclusive to the Middle East. As VOA’s Latin American correspondent Celia Mendoza tells us, a growing humanitarian crisis is happening right now in America’s backyard, along the border of Venezuela and Colombia.
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EDMONTON -- The United Conservative Party says one of its legislature members has resigned from caucus.
United Conservative Leader Jason Kenney issued a terse statement Friday that said Don MacIntyre resigned at about noon.
A tweet from MacIntyre says he's resigning to focus on family, but it does not specify whether he is stepping down as an MLA or just leaving caucus.
The United Conservative Party did not return phone calls requesting comment.
MacIntyre was elected to the legislature in the constituency of Innisfail-Sylvan Lake in 2015 under the Wildrose banner before the party merged with the United Conservatives.
Before that, he was a part-time instructor for the alternative energy program at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology and worked as chief technical officer for a private overseas geothermal company.
MacIntyre has suggested in the past that science hasn't conclusively proven that climate change is a man-made problem.
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A federal appeals court has been asked to allow a class-action lawsuit against the Veterans Affairs Department by veterans who say they became ill from radiation exposure after responding to a 1966 accident involving U.S. hydrogen bombs in Spain.
Yale Law School students in Connecticut filed the request Monday with the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims on behalf of veterans who sought disability benefits from the VA but were denied.
The students represent Air Force veteran Victor Skaar, of Nixa, Missouri, and want to expand the lawsuit to include other veterans.
VA officials did not immediately return messages Monday.
Radioactive plutonium was released near Palomares, Spain, in January 1966, after a U.S. B-52 bomber and refueling plane crashed. Four hydrogen bombs crashed, but there were no nuclear explosions.
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Tina Lawson is not only the mother of talented daughters Beyonce and Solange, she’s also a master joke teller. At least she thinks so.
Miss Tina often uses her Instagram page to indulge in “Corny Joke Time” which consists of innocent riddles any sweet mother would tell her kids. However, her latest joke proves she’s not beyond getting a little naughty if she needs to.
You so nasty, Miss Tina!
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A fire in an unoccupied home in Whiteville caused major damage early Friday morning (today).
Whiteville firefighters were called out shortly after 4 a.m. to a structure fire at 222 W. Virgil Street.
Although the fire got into the roof of the home, damage was confined to the contents of the property and one room, Fire Marshall Hal Lowder said.
The home was unoccupied, and the fire is under investigation.
Donald Trump's presidency has put a spotlight on the risks of nuclear weapons, the Nobel Peace Prize winning nuclear disarmament group ICAN said on Friday.
"The election of President Donald Trump has made a lot of people feel very uncomfortable with the fact that he alone can authorise the use of nuclear weapons," the head of the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons, Beatrice Fihn, told reporters in Geneva.
She said the US leader appeared to have a track record of "not listening to expertise", and insisted his supervision of a massive nuclear arsenal "just puts a spotlight" on the dangers of such weapons.
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The following items were taken from Glencoe Public Safety Department reports and press releases. An arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt.
Burglary from vehicle
•A handgun and laptop computer were reported stolen at 7:18 a.m. on Oct. 2 from a Ford SUV parked in the 900 block of Elm Ridge Drive, police said. The SUV was not locked at the time.
Fraud
•An individual from the 500 block of Drexel Avenue reported at 1:43 p.m. on Sept. 27 that someone fraudulently opened a credit card account in the person's name and made a series of purchases, police said. The items totaled more than $500.
Daniel I. Dorfman is a freelancer for Pioneer Press.
April 12 Tianjin Guangyu Development Co Ltd :
* Sees FY 2017 Q1 net loss to be 59.8 million yuan to 80.9 million yuan
* Says the net profit of FY 2016 Q1 was 62.5 million yuan
* Says that less delivery of commercial housing than same period last year and increased marketing expense as main reasons for the forecast
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/4GX6Ab
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Community Cafes are part of the Community Companions Befriending Project. The cafes allow older people, who may be isolated or housebound, to enjoy company and refreshments in a relaxed setting. They are open to anyone over the age of 50. Older people can attend on their own, with friends, family or their befrienders and enjoy getting out of the house, meeting new friends and taking part in activities. There are often talks on relevant topics, such as benefits, or on hobbies and pastimes. People attending the cafe help to decide what activities should take place.
Pūlehu Road between Hoʻokele Street and Hansen Road in Central Maui will be closed, effective Wednesday, Dec. 13 through Friday, Dec. 15, 2017.
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County officials with the Department of Public Works, Highways Division, say the closure is required for the application of a thin overlay as part of the division’s pavement preservation program.
April 28 New mortgage loans drawn down in Hong Kong totalled HK$24.9 billion in March, up 17.8 percent from a month earlier, Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) data showed on Friday. Following is the breakdown of data from HKMA: 2017 2017 March Feb M/M Pct Change New loans drawn down (HK$ 24,910 21,140 17.8 mln) New loan approvals (HK$ mln) Primary market 7,533 6,909 9.0 Secondary market 19,036 12,991 46.5 Refinancing 10,395 7,701 35.0 TOTAL 36,964 27,601 33.9 No. of applications 15,603 9,904 57.5 (cases) Outstanding loans (HK$ 1,137,14 1,130,85 0.6 mln) 0 3 Delinquency ratio (pct) (more than 3 months) 0.04 0.04 Rescheduled loan ratio 0.02 0.02 (pct) Proportion of new mortgage loans priced with reference to: best lending rates (pct) 2.2 3.0 HIBOR (Hong Kong interbank 94.1 93.3 offered rates) (pct) For details, click bit.ly/2oDz26I ($1 = 7.7495 Hong Kong dollars) (Reporting by Twinnie Siu in Hong Kong; ; Editing by Biju Dwarakanath)
With recent eurozone headlines, weekly Trump surprises, a rising US rate environment, and March 2019’s Brexit deadline, it is clear that financial markets as a whole have a fair amount to deal with.
As we look at bond markets, however, where fixed income securities have seen a 10-year bull-run in credit valuation, the question on everyone’s lips is whether the market is sufficiently, structurally prepared for a sell-off.
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In a special ticket checking drive, railway officials from the commercial branch of division slapped fines on 331 travellers.
In the day-long checking, the officials collected a total fine of Rs. 1,40,730.
“The Checking was done trains, which included the Salem-Vridhachalam Passenger, Karaikal-Bengaluru Passenger, Bilaspur-Ernakulam Express, Trivandrum-Gorakpur Express and Alleppey Dhanbad Express,” said an official.
The cases included not just ticketless travel but also travel beyond the station for which the ticket was purchased, travel in a different class and also without proper concession documents. There were 16 cases of un-booked luggage.
The railway squad included 20 ticket checking staff and three 3 RPF officials. The operation was led by K. Madhu, Divisional Commercial Manager of Salem.
As per rules ticketless/improper ticket holding passengers and carrying luggage beyond the permissible limits can be fined up to two times the fare/charges and/or imprisonment up to one year.
Cape Town – La La Anthony and Carmelo Anthony have reportedly separated after 7 years of marriage.
According to TMZ the couple – who have 10-year-old Kiyan Carmelo Anthony – separated last week as La La has already moved out and is living with their son in an NYC apartment.
The gossip website reports the split comes after La La and Carmelo came under pressure during the NBA season. According to reports, the New York Knicks are looking to move the basketball player to another team.
The last photo La La shared of Carmelo on social media was of him and their son on 14 March. She captioned the picture: “Snowed in”
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The couple tied the knot in 2010 after a 5-year engagement. They welcomed their son in 2007.
CHICAGO — The number of voters casting early ballots for the Illinois primary has far exceeded the number who voted early four years ago.
Information compiled by the Illinois State Board of Elections shows more than 330,000 people had voted as of Sunday, and election officials say thousands more were casting ballots on Monday. The total in 2014 was just over 200,000.
While some of the increase may be due to increased awareness of and comfort with early voting, election officials say it's also because of the large number of competitive contests on the ballot.
Voters are choosing nominees for governor as well as congressional, attorney general and other races.
In Cook County, a Democratic stronghold that includes Chicago, the number of early votes cast is almost three times the 2014 number.
The Valley Rescue Mission is well into its Shelter from the Storm Capital Campaign to build a new emergency shelter for women and children. The new facility, adjacent to it's current Damascus Way Home for Women and Children, will double the available shelter beds for women and children. Once the new facility is complete, the current shelter for women and children will be used exclusively for addiction recovery beds, and allow more aftercare and life-skills training. Mitzi Oxford, development director for Valley Rescue Mission, said Wednesday morning the capital campaign has so far received pledges for $4,953,166 and they still need just under a million dollars to reach the goal of $5.8 Million.
4. Resolution No. 2018-36 Declaring the official Intent of the City of Champlin to Reimburse Certain Expenditures from the Proceeds of Bonds Issued by the City for the Street Improvement Within the Charest Woodlawn Addition (Improvement Project No. 21801)
5. Reschedule May 28th Council Meeting to May 29th, Due to Memorial Day Holiday
6. Approve Final Payment to Douglas-Kerr Underground, LLC for the South Diamond Lake Road, Dupue Drive, and Mississippi View Estates (Improvement Project No. 20813)
7. Approve Change Order No. 1 and Final Payment to Douglas-Kerr Underground, LLC for Wells 4 and 5 Raw Water Line Relocation (Improvement Project No. 21610)
8. Resolution No. 2018-37 Authorizing Preparation of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update for Transportation Element
9. Appointment of Full-Time Police Officer
10. License Agreement with PCiRoads for Highway 169 Project
The Journal Gazette Rowan Green sings and plays a ukulele as he and about 20 members of Fort Wayne for Peace, with People for the Common Good and United Activists of Fort Wayne, demonstrate during a rally Saturday at the Courthouse Green.
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And new video just in from Australia showing it suvs see it there rolling right off a ferry boat no one was inside thankfully that cell phones credit cards passports. All gone the vehicle sank within minutes that is certainly tough way to start the new year.
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Purity Rionoripo of Kenya crosses the finish line to win the womens race of the 41st Paris Marathon in Paris, France, April 9, 2017. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier
Paul Lonyangata of Kenya crosses the finish line to win the 41st Paris Marathon in Paris, France, April 9, 2017. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier
PARIS Kenya's Paul Lonyangata won the Paris marathon, clocking two hours six minutes and 10 seconds over 42.195km on a bright morning on Sunday.
Lonyangata pulled clear when his compatriot Stephen Chebogut, who started with the best personal best of the field, cracked with 5.7km left.
The 24-year-old Lonyangata, a winner of the Lisbon and Shanghai marathons, beat his personal best by almost a minute.
(Reporting by Julien Pretot; Editing by Amlan Chakraborty)
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang marked his Arsenal debut with a goal as the club’s record signing netted in the first half of their Premier League clash against Everton on Saturday.
Aubameyang joined Arsenal from Borussia Dortmund in a £56 million ($79 million, 63 million euros) switch on Wednesday.
And the Gabon striker, who shook off an illness to start at the Emirates Stadium, needed only 37 minutes to showcase the predatory instincts that made him such a hit in the Bundesliga.
With Arsenal already leading 3-0, Aubameyang raced onto Henrikh Mkhitaryan’s pass and clipped a deft finish over Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford before soaking up the acclaim of his new fans.
Fully developed, the three-acre Franklin Park will include bocce courts, a picnic shelter, restrooms and a playground. The park is behind several parcels that Maverik Inc. bought along Franklin Street, to the north, and Orchard Street, to the east. Maverik planned to build a convenience store and gas station on the Franklin-Orchard corner but has shelved that plan and now says it has no plans for any of the parcels. The street parcels and the park were formerly the site of the Franklin School. Provided by Boise Parks and Recreation
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP)  Eighteen Syracuse University students face disciplinary charges after videos emerged showing fraternity members using racial slurs and simulating a sexual assault of a disabled person.
Department of Public Safety Chief Bobby Maldonado announced Sunday that investigators had filed complaints against the students. He said the investigation into the Theta Tau videos was continuing and others "may be implicated in the coming days." Syracuse.com reports that students could face suspensions of expulsions.
Syracuse University expelled the engineering fraternity shortly after the first video surfaced last week. Chancellor Kent Syverud on Sunday called the latest video clip of crude behavior at Theta Tau "appalling and disgusting."
Maldonado says the students were removed from class "out of an abundance of caution" and that alternative class and study arrangements are being made for them.
In 1917, state Sen. John T. Denvir of Chicago proposed making Cook County a separate state. Under his plan, Chicago would be known as "The state of Northern Illinois."
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One man failed to halt at a stop sign overnight on Sunday which resulted in a two vehicle collision. Police responded to the accident in the residential area of the capital city. Shortly after 2 a.m. officers investigated the incident, issuing tickets to a 48 year-old male. He was charged with driving while suspended, operating over the legal limit and failing to obey street signage. Both vehicles required towing from the scene as damage was extensive although no injuries were reported.
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Heinen notched two assists in Monday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Blue Jackets.
Skating on the brand-new second line with David Krejci and 21-year-old Ryan Donato in his NHL debut, Heinen recorded his first multi-point game since early February as the trio provided an immediate spark. The 22-year-old now has 13 goals and 42 points in 66 games on the season, but his top-six spot could fade away once the Bruins' forward ranks get healthier.
Following her explosive performance at the Super Bowl, Lady Gaga announced last week that she’ll be going out on her 2017 Joanne World Tour – which will stop in St. Louis on November 16.
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 Okanogan High School student Mariana Nieto has received first place in a statewide Spanish language writing contest.
The 20th annual contest for native Spanish speakers, “Escribo en Espanol,” focused on prose and was put on by the Center for Spanish Studies...
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One of the coolest places to hike on a warm summer day, is the 92-forested-acres known as Turtle Creek, owned by The Nature Conservancy. Readers have a chance to experience the hike on Saturday, Aug. 12, starting at 9 a.m.
The creek winds through extensive wetlands to the south to a narrow strip of beach along the Connecticut River. Higher ground to the north borders South Cove in Essex. This easy to moderate hike will be led by Essex resident and naturalist Phil Miller.
Turtle Creek goes back a long way; Native Americans drew water from the spring off the main trail. Later, Hayden Point, named for a prominent 19th-century Essex family, was used as grazing land. The pond was created for ice production.
The bulk of the preserve was donated to the Nature Conservancy by ex-Governor Chester Bowles.
Leashed dogs are welcome on this hike. Access is off Watrous Point Rd. (Rte.154), Old Saybrook. Bad weather cancels.
VK Sasikala to leave for Bengaluru at 10.30 AM by road after Supreme Court asked her to surrender
The pairings were carefully composed to present the men with a choice between products that varied on three dimensions: status, power and quality. If the item was a watch, for instance, he’d be asked whether he preferred one touted as highly resilient and sporty (powerful) or one billed as luxurious and prestigious (high status). In judging a pair of jeans, he might be asked to choose between a pair that’s well-made and long-wearing (quality) and a pair described as a benchmark for fashionable style (status).
Butterfly Magic at John James Audubon State Park
Discover the magical life of butterflies! Join Master Naturalist and butterfly expert, Debbie Goedde, as she shares with us about these amazing winged creatures. Live specimens and a butterfly craft will be included in this free program at the John James Audubon Campground Shelter on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017, at 10:00 A.M.
For more information call (270) 826-2247 or visit http://parks.ky.gov/
DARKE COUNTY – The Catholic Adult Singles Club, which enables its members to enjoy the company of fellow single adults through weekly activities, has scheduled events throughout the month of June.
The group will meet for bowling and supper on Sunday in Coldwater. It will meet at the Winery at Versailles on June 9.
The group will take a nature walk and have supper on June 17 in Troy. It will partake in putt-putt golf and supper on June 24 in St. Marys and New Bremen. The group will attend mass and supper on June 30 in Piqua.
For more information concerning the Catholic Adult Singles Club or any of the activities, call Eileen Lamm at 419-678-8691.
Sam, a golden retriever that did a star turn playing the talking dog Duke in Bush’s Baked Beans TV commercials, has died, according to social media posts.
David Odom, who identified himself as a friend of Sam’s owner in Apopka, Florida, posted on Facebook last week that Sam had been suffering from cancer and had been euthanized. “He was a very special dog to all who ever knew or had the pleasure of meeting him,” Odom wrote.
After the news went viral on social media, Bush’s Baked Beans confirmed it with a post on Facebook saying, “While Sam has not worked with us in years, we are saddened by the news of his passing and are grateful to have had him depict Duke.”
The commercials, which have featured a number of dogs portraying Duke, began running in the 1990s, with Jay Bush, the company founder’s great-grandson, saying that the only other living thing that knew the secret recipe for the baked beans was his dog, Duke, and that Duke wouldn’t talk. Then (through the magic of special effects) the dog speaks.
The Richmond Police Department says a 32-year-old man faces DUI and felony child endangerment charges after crashing into two homes early Wednesday.
Police say Elevterio S. Cruz drove onto the median of Bells Roads, traveled across both lanes and then hit two homes in the 2500 block of Bells Road around 1:15 a.m.
One minor was in the vehicle, police said.
No injuries were reported.
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Rescuers search for survivors and bodies after Tuesday's massive landslide in Rangamati district, Bangladesh, Wednesday, June 14, 2017. Rescuers struggled on Wednesday to reach villages hit by massive landslides that have killed more than a hundred while also burying roads and cutting power in southeastern Bangladesh, officials said.
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Fenton receives sidewalk grant
FENTON – School children here will soon have a safer walkway to get to campus thanks to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) Safe Route to School Program.
Fenton Mayor Eddie Alfred, Jr. said after nine long years, the grant is finally coming to fruition.
“We applied for the Safe Route to School Grant in 2008,” he said. “This is part of the DOTD enhancement program for communities. Vinton received the same grant some time back, and the mayor there told me to be patient because it does take a while, but is well worth it. After submitting a lot of paperwork, we finally got the plans and blueprints in our hands, and DOTD recently came in and walked around taking pictures of everywhere the new sidewalks will be laid down.”
About Cogs Club Tenterden and District Day Centre
Cogs Club provides purposeful activities, based on Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST), for around 10 people with mild to moderate dementia. The programme can help people to recall or develop new skills and to transfer these skills to daily activities at home. The club can also provide the carer with some respite. The day usually consists of four sessions interspersed with breaks for refreshments or lunch. The first hour is about people meeting each other, discussing the 'Cogs' name, orientation to time and place, and sharing news. The second session explores a theme such as sounds, categorising objects and word association. After a light lunch, there is movement to music. This can be seated, standing or moving around the room. It may include miming to familiar songs. The last session usually involves a board game, such as Scrabble. Before members go home, they are given a summary of their day which can be discussed during their last tea break.
A £2,000 meat raid on a farm shop near Hartfield was a 'planned attack', Sussex Police has said.
The raiders struck at Perryhill Orchards in Edenbridge Road at about 7.45pm on Friday (December 30), shortly after the owner had left for the evening, police said.
They crashed through a gate and fence in a vehicle before breaking into the shop and then emptying the walk-in fridge of meat, police added.
The meat includes bacon marked Stirchley Bacon Company, lamb marked Marsh Green Lamb and other items. Police believe that the stolen produce may be quickly offered for sale in Sussex or Kent.
Anyone who saw anybody acting suspiciously in the area in the time before the raid or who may have been offered meat in the last few days is asked to email 101@sussex.pnn.police.uk or call 101 quoting serial 1109 of 30/12.
The Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari, who has been in the United Kingdom since May 7, 2017 has recieved the Secretary General Of OPEC, Muhammad Sanusi Barkindo.
The Nigerian president who some weeks ago played host to a delegate of Nigerian governors and more recently his media team was pictured with the OPEC General Secretary and his sons.
The President’s son, Yusuf Buhari was also present at the Abuja House in London.
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SEX AND THE STATE Cynthia Nixon (Miranda From 'SATC') Announces Candidacy For NY Governor Of New York With A Personal Video
The actress and activist, best known for playing Miranda Hobbes on "Sex and the City," officially announced her primary challenge to New York Governor Andrew Cuomo in a video condemning growing inequality in the Empire State.
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The Department of Health is issuing an advisory after high levels of bacteria were detected in waters off Waikiki.
Officials report an increase in enterococci that exceeds water quality standards off Royal Moana Beach.
That stretch of beach is right in front of the Moana Surfrider in the center of Waikiki.
Officials say contact with water in this area could make you sick. More tests will be done until bacteria levels drop.
The levels are likely tied to the recent storm, as a brown water advisory remains in effect for the entire island of Oahu.
Rain can cause runoff containing bacteria, debris, and more to reach the ocean.
Gov. Paul LePage is set to release his fourth and final two-year budget proposal on Friday, giving him one last chance to reshape Maine government before his tenure ends in early 2019. A new biennial budget will have to be in place by July 1, and it will guide state spending through June 2019, when Maine will have a new governor.
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A police convoy, allegedly carrying pro-independence Catalan politicians, arrives at Lledoners prison in Sant Joan de Vilatorrada in Barcelona, Spain, Wednesday, June 4, 2018. The Spanish government says nine politicians who were jailed for promoting the Catalonia region's secession are being moved to prisons closer to their homes. Eric Alonso AP Photo
So let's take a look at where the Heat's 15-man roster stands. Who's coming back and who won't be back? Here's a look at each player's situation entering the offseason.
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - VIENNA INSURANCE GROUP:
* TO MERGE CROATIAN GROUP COMPANIES
* CROATIAN BANCASSURER ERSTE OSIGURANJE DUE TO MERGE WITH WIENER OSIGURANJE AT END OF APRIL 2018
* AIMS TO INCREASE ITS MARKET SHARE IN CROATIA TO AT LEAST 10 PERCENT IN THE MEDIUM TERM Source text - bit.ly/2BbhHY3 Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
When the Guyana Rugby Football Union (GRFU) opens their 2018 Rugby season on Saturday, with a Sevens tournament, it will feature Trinidad and Tobago’s Harvard Rugby Club.
With the event set for the National Park, the Guyana Defence Force, Pepsi Hornets, Yamaha Caribs, Guyana Police Force and Panthers will match skills with the Twin Island Republic’s leading Sevens outfit for a first prize of $200 000.
The team finishing second, according to the GRFU will pocket half that amount and the player adjudged the Most Valuable Player (MVP) will be rewarded with $20,000.
According to a press release, the GRFU season opener will also include Guyana’s leading female ruggers in action in a playoff for $50,000.
Kick off time is set for noon.
Rawle Toney, Vice President of the union related that an official launch will be held tomorrow or Thursday where details with regards to sponsorship and other information will be disclosed.
Jury selection for the trial of Barbara J. Redeye, a Jamestown woman accused of fatally stabbing her half-brother, is scheduled to begin Feb. 21. Redeye, 24, allegedly stabbed 36-year-old Dale A. Redeye at a 501 Lakeview Ave. residence, at 8:45 p.m., on Aug. 14. Jamestown police said the victim was Redeye's half-brother and that the incident occurred after an escalated argument. Redeye is currently remanded to the Chautauqua County Jail in lieu of $1 million bail or $2 million property bond.
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No stranded whales have been found in a search by DOC rangers this morning of Golden Bay coastline on Farewell Spit and down to Collingwood.
Another eight pilot whales had stranded at Taupata Point south of Farewell Spit in Golden Bay yesterday afternoon.
As hoped by volunteers and DOC staff which were keeping the whales cool and comfortable over the evening, it appears the eight whales have refloated in the overnight high tide.
At this time, it is not known where the pod of pilot whales that has been in Golden Bay in recent days is.
DOC staff are ready to respond should there be any further whale strandings in the area.
Erosion caused when overflow water cascaded down the emergency spillway is seen, bottom, as water continues to flow down the main spillway, top, of the Oroville Dam, Monday in Oroville The water level dropped Monday at the nation's tallest dam, easing slightly the fears of a catastrophic spillway collapse that prompted authorities to order people to leave their homes downstream. OROVILLE >> Helicopters dropped giant rock-filled sandbags into place Monday to shore up a California reservoir that had threatened to breach its banks and unleash a 30-foot wall of water, but officials said an evacuation order covering nearly 200,000 people would stay in place until they are sure it's safe to return home.
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The second production of the Rossini Opera Festival (ROF) 2017 is La Pietra di Paragone ('A Method for Comparison'), a melodramma giocoso with a libretto written by Luigi Romanelli for La Scala. The La Scala commission was very important for Gioachino Rossini, then twenty years old. He made a name for himself and attracted the attention of major impresarios in Rome and especially in Naples. The La Scala debut of La Pietra di Paragone was in 1820 and many performances followed until the mid-nineteenth century...
United Continental Holdings Inc on Monday released first-quarter earnings that matched analysts' expectations on several key measures, in the wake of last week's public relations meltdown.
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"In the first quarter of 2017, our financial and operational performance gives us a lot of confidence about the foundation we are building," Chief Executive Oscar Munoz said in a statement.
"It is obvious from recent experiences that we need to do a much better job serving our customers. The incident that took place aboard Flight 3411 has been a humbling experience, and I take full responsibility."
(Reporting by Alana Wise; Editing by Richard Chang)
Republican Johnstown 2nd Ward Supervisor Mike Kinowski is slated to be appointed Tuesday as the new 2017 chairman of the Fulton County Board of Supervisors. Kinowski, the board's current vice chairman, is set to be named at the board's organizational meeting at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the County Office Building.
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LONDON (Reuters) - Iranian President Hassan Rouhani warned U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday to remain in the nuclear deal Tehran signed with world powers in 2015, or face "severe consequences".
"I am telling those in the White House that if they do not live up to their commitments, the Iranian government will react firmly," Rouhani said in a speech broadcast live on state television.
"If anyone betrays the deal, they should know that they would face severe consequences," he added.
They currently have $79.00 price target on the business services provider's stock. According to Zacks, "Waste Management is executing well on its initiatives to refocus on the core business activities and instill price and cost discipline to achieve better margins.
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Another SpaceX rocket has been successfully launched from NASA's Kennedy Space Center today , carrying a Dragon capsule loaded with over 6,400 pounds of cargo destined for the International Space Station. This marks an even dozen for ISS resupply missions launched by SpaceX under contract to NASA. TechCrunch reports:
As the 2016-2017 regular season was winding down, The BroadCast decided to dedicate a few days to examining the Rookie of the Year race.
Google's new Home Max speaker is pretty great. It can become deafeningly loud, and includes Google Assistant. The only downside is the price - $400 is quite a lot for a speaker. It looks like Google is trying to sell more of them, because the company has placed a small ad for the Home Max on Chrome's New Tab Page.
Web browsers usually get plenty of angry users when advertising shows up on the New Tab Page, and both Chrome and Firefox have tried it in the past (in Firefox's defense, Mozilla doesn't make billions of dollars in advertising revenue to support the browser). Before you get the pitchforks out, this is about as unobtrusive as advertising can get. It's just one line of text with a link.
The link takes you straight to the Google Store, where you can buy your very own Home Max. Exciting stuff.
This unit has been immaculately designed by Gary Lee Partners. The Pinnacle: Rarely on the market, South East facing, large 3 bedroom 2.5 bathroom at approximately 2,100 sqft. Spacious master bathroom and walk-in closet, 2 balconies, designed by architect Lucien LaGrange. Very stylish and tastefully renovated, hardwood flooring, absolutely gorgeous open kitchen & fireplace, all in the city's best location! Owners spent approximately $250,000 for remodeling. The Pinnacle is a luxury building with top amenities: pool, movie theater, amazing dog walk, state of the art health club, and luxurious hospitality room. Professionally landscaped dog run, one of the best in the city.
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The majority of us know that we can have it our way at Burger King. But this man took the slogan too far!
In the stagnated (in regards to being acceptant to racial diversity) state of Houston, TX. A racist man comes into a Burger King flipping over cash registers and bellowing racial slurs. On the dimmer side of events, the employees not only beat, but unnecessarily tazed the mentally unstable man.
Thought this was crazy? Then watch this man start crying after his arrest for racist outbursts.
Ukrainian Prime Minister Volodymyr Groysman has said that recently growth mutual trade between Ukraine and Moldova was over 30%.
"I want to say that recently we saw growth of bilateral trade, as my counterpart said, by over 30%. This means that we lift any obstacles at the level of the governments allowing business to effectively cooperate," he said at the Moldova Business Week 2017 in Chisinau on Friday.
The prime minister said that Ukraine sees Moldova as its economic partners and the country is interested in cooperation of representatives of the businesses of the two countries.
"Our task is to lift any obstacles and create infrastructure integration," he said.
"Our task is to make our countries closer in infrastructure via the merger of roads, railways, air routes. We need to relax the rules of crossing the borders and customs rules," the prime minister said.
Joe Rimmer and the rest of the team will be with you today from 7am to ensure constant coverage of all things LFC, including news, great photos, nostalgia, live interviews and much more.
The ECHO will also provide you with the very latest transfer news as it happens throughout each day, with every rumour and story digested and analysed each day with updates from full-time LFC reporter James Pearce as well as LFC editor Andy Kelly and more.
There will be all the latest team news before games, analysis, debate, plus every one of Jurgen Klopp's press conferences live and with video.
We want you to get involved too - tell us your thoughts on what's happening at Anfield by tweeting @LivEchoLFC or @JoeRimmer88
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Dancers Tam Rapp and BDash brought the hype this Christmas season at World of Dance New York 2017.
Watch them break it down when their track switches from “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy” from The Nutcracker to Lil Pump‘s “Gucci Gang.”
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Lords Of Acid – Lust
"Lust" is the debut album by Belgian electronic band Lords Of Acid. Originally released in 1991 "Lust" spawned a series of club hits. As the album's title implies, the tracks touch upon various sexually-related topics, complimented by hardcore techno/new beat/rave electronica sound. This Special Remastered Band Edition features bonus tracks selected from B-sides from the album's singles.
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Doctors have received permission to create the UK's first "three-person" babies for two women at risk of passing inheritable diseases to their children.
The two cases involve women who have mitochondrial diseases, which are passed down by the mother and can prove fatal.
Three-person babies involve an advanced form of IVF that uses a donor egg, the mother's egg and the father's sperm.
Doctors at the Newcastle Fertility Centre will carry out the procedure.
The decision was approved by the UK Fertility Regulator, the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA).
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – For Macon-Bibb County residents who own guns or are looking to obtain a license, knowing when to use it and when not to can be a difficult call to make in the heat of the moment.
That’s why the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a citizen’s gun safety class. The course began on Monday and will continue into Tuesday evening.
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Residents can learn about gun safety, current law, and even fire their weapon at tonight’s meeting.
The class is from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Training Facility located at 1166 Jackson Street.
MS. TERRIE DANIEL Assistant Vice President of Supplier Diversity, USF On Friday, October 6th, the University of South Florida will host its Supplier Diversity Day. The university’s newly appointed Assistant Vice President of Supplier Diversity is inviting members of the community to attend the event. Approximately 100 Tampa Bay Area businesses owned by women,…
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ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkey wants to open a new border gate with Iraq in cooperation with the central government in Baghdad after it shuts down the existing gate in response to last week's Kurdish independence referendum, Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said.
"We have proposed opening the new Ovakoy gate, west of currently used Habur gate, to Baghdad and we are expecting their support. We will be happy to discuss this with (Iraqi Prime Minister Haider) al-Abadi," Yildirim told reporters, saying the timing of his visit to Baghdad was a work in progress.
Yildirim also said he wanted to boost cooperation with central Iraqi government on economy, defense, security and political issues.
(Reporting by Ece Toksabay; Editing by David Dolan)
April 28 New Art Co Ltd
* Says it will set up split preparatory company on May 10
* Says it will restructure the company into a holding company
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With the spring temperatures the area has been having, thoughts are returning once again to baseball and softball. The Opp High School varsity and JV Bobcats and the Lady Bobcats and JV Lady Bobcats are hard at work running drills and practicing for their opening games. The varsity will open its season on Monday, Feb. 20, Presidents Day, against Bozeman High School Bucks, of Panama City, Fla. They will play in Dothan. The varsity and JV will both be at home on Tuesday, Feb. 21 to host the Andalusia High School Bulldogs with the JV game starting at 4:30 p.m. and the varsity game to follow. The Lady Bobcats and JV Lady Bobcats will be on the road on Feb. 21 when they travel to Kinston to take on the Lady Bulldogs with a 4 p.m. start time. Their first home game will be on Feb. 23 when they host Goshen. Joe Lee/The Opp News.
Bashir Ahmad, the Personal Assistant to President Muhammadu MBuhari on New Media has listed some of Buhari’s achievements in 3 years .
Resetting the economy ✔
Justice reforms ✔
Anti-corruption & transparency ✔
Investing in people ✔
Security ✔
Power sector ✔
Bilateral relations ✔ 3 years of Buhari Administration.
3 years of winning. #PMBAt3 pic.twitter.com/g1SnOSiMRO — Bashir Ahmad (@BashirAhmaad) May 30, 2018
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Easley signed a one-year contract for about $1.8 million before the 2017 season and was looking forward to playing in Wade Phillips' 3-4 scheme. But he suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament on a non-contact play during the Rams' first full-pads workout at UC Irvine.
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- According to a new study by the European Society for Medical Oncology, computers are better than doctors at spotting certain cancers.
According to the research, where 100,000 cancerous spots were uploaded to a computer along with benign moles, the computer system was able to identify the cancerous samples better than nearly 60,000 international dermatologists.
Experts say the computer would not replace medical professionals but are just an extra tool to boost diagnosing patients.
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WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA -- Whether you want to admit it or not, Tinder has changed the dating game for a lot of people looking for love. It may be because the app has become more and more inclusive. Tinder just swiped right and launched a new contest -- $100,000 will go towards a wedding for one lucky LGBTQ couple.
All users have to do is submit their Tinder "success story," but this gift of love was inspired by the app's users. Last year, the app dropped the "binary-only" labels and introduced it's LGBTQ singles to 37 different gender identity options including transgender female, transsexual male, agender and gender queer.
The update was clearly a hit for couples like Max and Mark:
Or Julia who found her match thanks to Tinder.
Awwwwwww... If that doesn't make your heart strings tender... we don't know what will.
OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland will give some idea of what Canada’s priorities will be in renegotiations of the North American Free Trade Agreement.
She’s going to give a speech in Ottawa this morning just days before Canadian negotiators sit down with their American and Mexican counterparts in Washington.
A senior government official tells The Canadian Press that the speech will provide more details on Ottawa’s NAFTA priorities. But the official says Freeland is unlikely to lay out too many details at this stage.
The priorities will include a desire for new sections in the agreement covering labour and the environment.
Some officials have said there is good reason for new labour protections — increased wages in Mexico would narrow the gap in labour costs, making it more attractive to invest in auto plants in Canada and the U-S.
Canada has also repeatedly pushed for extending its Buy American exemptions for national public-works projects, to the state and local level.
Bucks guard Malcolm Brogdon will miss 6-8 weeks with a partially torn quadriceps tendon, the team announced on Friday.
Malcolm Brogdon suffered a left quadricep tendon injury during the second quarter of last night’s game at Minnesota.
An MRI revealed a partially torn left quadricep tendon that is expected to sideline him for 6-to-8 weeks. https://t.co/b60c4B6VZl
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) February 2, 2018
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Officials at Finley's River View High School reported that a student found a note in a bathroom threatening to shoot up the graduation ceremony this weekend.
The search for a quarterback in the Class of 2019 has been perplexing for the Bulldogs.While a number of offers have gone out at the position, several prospects are already off the board, having an...
Pine Cone Ole’s Burns Down in Herbster
The Cause of the Fire Hasn't Been Determined
BAYFIELD, Wis.-A fire at Pine Cone Ole’s in Herbster has destroyed that local business.
About about 4:30 a.m. today, Bayfield authorities received a 911 call reporting a fully engulfed Pine Cone Ole’s.
Five different agencies responded to the fire.
“The building is a total loss,” the Bayfield County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement. “The cause of the fire has not been determined as of yet.”
Check back later for more updates.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - India’s Bajaj Auto Ltd:
* DEC QUARTER PROFIT 9.52 BILLION RUPEES VERSUS 9.25 BILLION RUPEES LAST YEAR
* DEC QUARTER TOTAL REVENUE FROM OPERATIONS 63.69 BILLION RUPEES VERSUS 53.54 BILLION RUPEES LAST YEAR
* CONSENSUS FORECAST FOR DEC QUARTER PROFIT WAS 10.67 BILLION RUPEES
* SAYS CO ON TRACK TO EXCEED ANNUAL EXPORT SALES TARGET FOR YEAR
* SAYS COMMERCIAL VEHICLE DIVISION WOULD EXCEED ANNUAL SALES TARGET FOR YEAR Source text - bit.ly/2s6YZ0D Further company coverage:
Kyle Lowry said something had to change in Toronto. Serge Ibaka is on his way to try to make that happen.
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Sweet 16/regional semifinals
THURSDAY
7:07 p.m., CBS: No. 7 Nevada vs. No. 11 Loyola-Chicago (Brian Anderson, Chris Webber, Lisa Byington)
7:37 p.m., TBS: No. 3 Michigan vs. No. 7 Texas A&M (Kevin Harlan, Reggie Miller, Dan Bonner, Dana Jacobson)
Approx. 9:37, CBS: No. 5 Kentucky vs. No. 9 Kansas State (Anderson/Webber/Byington)
Approx. 10:07., TBS: No. 4 Gonzaga vs. No. 9 Florida State (Harlan/Miller/Bonner/Jacobson)
FRIDAY
7:07 p.m., CBS: No. 1 Kansas vs. No. 5 Clemson (Jim Nantz, Grant Hill, Bill Raftery, Tracy Wolfson)
7:27 p.m., TBS: No. 1 Villanova vs. No. 5 West Virginia (Ian Eagle, Jim Spanarkel, Allie LaForce)
Approx. 9:37 p.m., CBS: No. 2 Duke vs. No. 11Syracuse (Nantz/Hill/Raftery/Wolfson)
Approx. 9:57 p.m., TBS: No. 2 Purdue vs. No. 3 Texas Tech (Eagle/Spanarkel/LaForce)
Parsons (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Raptors.
Parsons will miss yet another game as he continues to battle right knee soreness, an issue that has already kept him sidelined for the previous 16 contests. He'll continue to be evaluated on a game-to-game basis until the Grizzlies provide some sort of timetable for his return.
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Two families were 'very lucky' to survive a smash in which their cars were destroyed under a railway bridge, according to South Yorkshire Police.
The force said 'two very lucky families walked away' from a collision on Wath Road, Mexborough, in which one of the cars landed on its roof on an embankment, yesterday.
This car landed on its roof following a crash on Wath Road, Mexborough
Photographs of the mangled wreckage of both vehicles have been released by South Yorkshire Police in an appeal for witnesses to come forward.
An investigation into the circumstances surrounding the smash is underway.
Anyone with information should call South Yorkshire Police on 101.
Britain's Secretary of State for International Trade Liam Fox speaks at the Qatar UK Business and Investment Forum in London, Britain March 27, 2017 REUTERS/Neil Hall
BIRMINGHAM, England The Emir of Qatar has given a strong vote of confidence in the British economy, Britain's trade minister Liam Fox said on Tuesday after the wealthy Gulf state pledged 5 billion pounds ($6.28 billion)of investment in Britain.
Prime Minister Theresa May, who met the emir at the Gulf Cooperation Council last year, is due to formally begin the process of Britain's exit from the European Union on Wednesday.
"We will have an independent trade policy, giving us opportunity to forge deeper trade links with old friends and new allies," Fox told a Qatar-UK investment conference in Birmingham, central England.
"Qatar's emir has given a strong vote of confidence and faith in our economy."
(Reporting Tom Finn, writing by Kylie MacLellan; editing by Stephen Addison)
Amitabh Bachchan spent the cutest Valentine’s Day by going on a pizza date with granddaughter Aaradhya. Taking about the experience on his blog, Big B wrote, “The granddaughter here at home, has most politely expressed a desire to eat a Pizza at an Italian restaurant .. and there is a flurry of activity to make her desire .. we just did .. and Miss Aradhaya has quietly and in most dignified manner, sat at her table, spread the napkin across her legs, ordered the menu by drawing the attention of the waiter .. giving instructions of just how crisp she wanted her Pizza to be .. and when it has arrived has most politely turned to the waitress, thanked her for the dish and then .. ‘wish you a very happy Valentine’s Day ..’ musically departs her tender lips, as she settles in to devour her favourite.”
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jimmy Kimmel held his baby son as he returned to his late-night show after a week off for the boy’s heart surgery.
Kimmel was crying from the first moment of his monologue Monday night as he pleaded with Congress to restore and improve children’s health coverage, a cause he has championed since his son Billy was born with a heart defect in April.
Billy needed one surgery just after his birth and had a follow-up operation last week.
Kimmel kept up his ardent advocacy Monday night, urging Congress to restore the Children’s Health Insurance Program, which has been left unfunded and stuck in a political stalemate since September.
Kimmel said it’s “disgusting” that Congress is putting tax cuts for millionaires ahead of the lives of children.
It might not seem like much as temperatures plunge‚ but the City of Cape Town hopes a new “safe space” under a bridge will soon be home for 230 people.
Basic beds‚ toilets and lockers are part of the new space‚ which opened on Friday under Culemborg Bridge in the city centre and already has 11 residents. There is space for 230‚ and it is expected to be fully operational by mid-July.
“There is no blueprint or best practice model for the provision of safe spaces for street people. We are literally learning as we go along‚” said JP Smith‚ the mayoral committee member for safety and security‚ and social services.
“But I do believe it is better to try and adjust as we go along than not to attempt this at all. This pilot will inform the best way forward for the allocation and management of safe spaces for street people within the city‚ with the aim of assisting street people to remain off the street and to be reintegrated back into society.”
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia is hoping to recruit former world champion track cyclist Shane Perkins of Australia in a push for medals at the 2020 Olympics.
Perkins says in a Facebook statement that he "will now be riding for Russia," alongside a picture of himself in Russian team gear. He adds that the "Russian Cycling Federation has given me another opportunity to chase my dreams of Olympic representation in Tokyo 2020."
However, Russia says the switch isn't yet complete.
RCF general secretary Yuri Kucheryavy tells Russia's R-Sport news agency that Perkins was training with Russia's sprinters recently and "we're interested in him for the team sprint, where we need a third person," as well as the keirin, but "we still need to sort everything out officially."
Perkins has won two gold medals at the track world championships and Olympic individual sprint bronze in 2012.
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It was another day of record attendance at the Waste Management Phoenix Open.
Saturday's attendance topped 216,000 people.
That beats attendance records for third-round days in previous years.
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MILWAUKEE (AP) — Prosecutors allege a Milwaukee woman killed her 4-year-old son by setting him on fire in a bathtub in their apartment.
Twenty-three-year-old Amelia DiStasio faces a charge of first-degree intentional homicide. She remains jailed with bail set at $400,000.
According to the complaint, authorities were called about smoke at DiStasio’s south side apartment Thursday morning and found her son Antonio’s burned and lifeless body in the bathtub. His hands had been bound behind his back with several belts, and a plastic garbage bag was over his head. An open bottle of cooking oil was in the bathroom.
The mother was not home. A witness says she saw DiStasio climb out of the apartment window and run away.
A police officer later found DiStasio walking. It’s unclear if she has an attorney.
In response to the violence over the weekend in Charlottesville, Virginia, rallies held in Massachusetts on Sunday condemned white supremacists and sharply criticized President Trump. WBUR's David Boeri attended two events around the Boston Common.
In the videos, he raps: “A nigga speak my name, he will get slain!” and “These niggas better stop playin, I get to AK-in,” Franks raps, referencing an AK-47. Also, he can be heard in one rap saying, “Don’t get added to my hit list, try to spit with a slit throat get left neckless,” Franks rips: “They won’t recognize you until they find you and count your parts.”
For the sexists out there: “With the women I’m phenomenal, running like Obama do, P90X until she feeling it in the abdominal.”
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Manitowoc’s celebrated free live music festival features national, regional and local acts in a full spectrum of musical styles. The 39th annual festival features the headlining Garland Jeffreys and more.
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The gambling company’s stock (ticker: WYNN) has plunged in recent days following sexual harassment allegations against Steve Wynn, its CEO. Two specialty ETFs with big WYNN positions have also taken it on the chin: PowerShares Dynamic Leisure and Entertainment Portfolio (ticker: PEJ), and the VanEck Vectors-Gaming ETF (ticker: BJK).
Texas man dies in 3-vehicle crash in Louisiana
WHITE CASTLE, La. (AP) — A Texas man has been killed in a three-vehicle crash in southern Louisiana.
Louisiana State Police Sgt. Jared Sandifer told WAFB-TV that 32-year-old Gerardo Hernandez of Brownsville, Texas, was killed in a crash around 6 p.m. Tuesday. Hernandez was driving a pickup truck when his vehicle rear-ended another truck driven by 63-year-old Ester Green.
Sandifer says the impact of the crash sent Green's vehicle across the center line into the southbound lanes in the path of a car driven by 54-year-old Jacob Tatman. Both Green and Tatman's vehicle collided head-on.
Hernandez was pronounced dead at the scene.
Green and Tatman were taken to the hospital. Their conditions are unknown.
Investigators say all of the drivers were wearing seat belts during the crash.
An Iowa man accused of harboring a runaway 14-year-old girl is now suspected of trying to have sex with her. 34-year-old Mark Lynch was arrested in December of 2016.
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While Calgarians cheered the new year, one couple was celebrating for a different reason.
Calgary's first baby born in 2017 is Louie Oden Boudreau.
The healthy baby boy was born two minutes after midnight to proud parents Tserennadmid Bayar and Steven Boudreau.
According to a spokesperson from Alberta Health Services (AHS), Bayar and her baby are doing “very well.”
Last year, Calgary’s first arrival of the new year, a girl, was born just seconds after midnight.
Bryson DeChambeau tips his hat after finishing the second round of the Waste Management Phoenix Open golf tournament Friday, Feb. 2, 2018, in Scottsdale, Ariz. Cheryl Evans/The Arizona Republic via AP
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This is our Pennsylvania Snow bird club, we meet at Hazels in Orange Beach every Wednesday for Breakfast. Come and join us sometime and see what we do. We are a fun loving group. We won’t meet on Feb. 15 because we are having our pot luck lunch at the Presbyterian Church in Orange Beach on Cannel Rd. on Feb. 16. (By Marie Wisor)
“The Innerbelt National Forest is the idea of Hunter Franks, a San Francisco-based artist who has been working in the Akron community since 2015. He plans to populate the freeway with potted plants, public seating, and programming meant to reconnect the two communities severed by the freeway 40 years ago. The project just received a Knight Cities Challenge grant, which is giving $15 million to projects in 26 American cities.”
Law Enforcement agencies are looking for two suspects wanted in connection with an aggravated robbery in Tyler, Texas. Keelan Rashod Smith, black male, Date of birth 2-8-1996 and Terryaun Lamar Rodgers, black male, Date of Birth 9-8-1994 posted, on social media, a vehicle for sale.
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We have now officially set foot into 2017, and Chris Plante is wondering what you think will greet us in this shiny new year of ours?
Take a look at President-Elect Trump’s New Years greeting:
Happy New Year to all, including to my many enemies and those who have fought me and lost so badly they just don’t know what to do. Love! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 31, 2016
The inauguration is fast approaching, what do you think this crazy new year will bring us? The age of Obama is over, what’s next?
Tuesday could go down as a key date in LaVar Ball’s “master plan” to reunite Lonzo Ball, LiAngelo Ball and LaMelo Ball on the Los Angeles Lakers. With Zo, trainer Darren Moore and agent Harrison Gaines looking on—and Magic Johnson, Rob Pelinka and Luke Walton keeping their own close watch—Gelo auditioned for the Purple and Gold ahead of the 2018 NBA draft.
Eric Pincus was at the UCLA Health Training Center to catch the end of that predraft workout and take part in LiAngelo’s media scrum, and shared his insights with Josh Martin on the new “Hollywood Hoops.”
The co-hosts also dug into this week’s predraft “Pro Days” and previewed the upcoming NBA Final four-match between the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers.
Police: 56-year-old woman killed in apparent domestic shooting in Gresham
A 56-year-old woman was shot dead Friday night in an apparent domestic shooting in the South Side Gresham neighborhood, according to Chicago Police.
She was shot in the chest at 9:51 p.m. in the 8600 block of South Carpenter, police said.
The woman was taken to University of Chicago Medical Center, where she was later pronounced dead, police said. The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office didn’t immediately confirm the death.
A person of interest was in custody, police said. The shooting appeared to be domestic-related.
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City officials said the Quincy Transit System was on a two-hour delay Saturday because of slick conditions. On Sunday, all services may be shut down depending on conditions.
Transportation Director Marty Stegeman said the fixed routes for Saturday would end at 5 p.m. As for Sunday, a decision will be made before 6 a.m. on the status of service.
Stegeman said the disabled and elderly service would only transport dialysis patients Saturday. He said those routes were also on a two-hour delay.
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The Belle Ensemble, a singers' collective founded by Nick Barootian, announces auditions for the 2017-18 season. Entering its third full season as a professional vocal ensemble, the group will present concerts from the classical and contemporary repertoire in Racine and Kenosha venues as well as two bistro-style evenings of Italian and French music in the private performance space at Uncorkt, a Racine wine bar.
For audition requirements, and to request an audition appointment, please send an e-mail to Nick at belleensembleracine@gmail.com. Please include a cover message and attach a brief résumé of education and performance history.
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ROCK SPRINGS — The City of Rock Springs has released the following updates on the road construction the last few days on Broadway Street in downtown Rock Springs.
The City of Rock Springs anticipates Broadway will be paved this Thursday, April 26th. Construction will begin 7 am to 7 pm.
City crews will be out the following day, Friday April 27th, to begin striping parking stalls.
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The city asks that motorists please acknowledge and obey all traffic control devices during this operation.
The city apologizes for any inconveniences this may cause, and will do their best to have the street back to normal operation as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.
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A lane was blocked earlier today on the London bound A127 due to a police incident.
At approximately 10am this morning (April 24) Essex Police officers were seen halting traffic near the Fortune of War roundabout in Basildon.
As a result, long queues built up on the carriageway.
One lane was subsequently blocked between the roundabout and the A176 Noak Bridge due to the incident.
It is not yet known why the police were on the scene.
Pictures show one police vehicle and a police motorbike present at the scene halting motorists on the carriageway.
Essex Police have been approached for comment regarding the incident.
The Fortune of War roundabout is one of the busiest junctions in Basildon as traffic on the A127 meets with High Road for Laindon.
On 11 December, China successfully launched Algeria's first communication satellite, the first project in aerospace industry between the North African nation and Beijing.
The Alcomsat-1 was launched into a present orbit from the Xichang Satellite Launch Centre in the southwestern province of Sichuan, the state-run Xinhua news agency reported.
It will be used by Algeria for broadcast and television, emergency communication, distance education, e-governance, enterprise communication, broadband access and satellite-based navigation, it said.
The satellite was launched 40 minutes past midnight by the Chinese Long March-3B carrier rocket, making it the 258th flight mission for the Long March rocket family.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Algerian counterpart Abdelaziz Bouteflika exchanged congratulatory messages on the successful launch of Alcomsat-1, the report said.
Acting Eskom CEO Johnny Dladla has been removed from his position by the board of the state-owned power utility.
Dladla was appointed in June this year following the suspension of acting CEO Mathsela Koko.
An internal Eskom staff memo seen by TimesLIVE and signed by Eskom chairman Zethembe Khoza states that “in an effort to embed organisational stability‚ it is imperative that the role of Eskom Group Chief Executive be permanently filled.”
“The Eskom Board has decided to rotate current executives in this role to ensure exposure.”
“This note serves to inform you that the Eskom Board has appointed Mr Sean Maritz as the interim Group CEO‚ effective immediately‚” the memo reads.
Maritz is the current Eskom group executive for information technology and chief information officer.
Dladla‚ the memo states‚ will resume his former role as CEO of Eskom Rotek Industries.
The surprise move comes just a day after the board held a meeting with Public Enterprises Minister Lynne Brown.
Students at the school in Pikangikum First Nation in northern Ontario are looking to the future Tuesday as they're set to visit with prospective employers, including CBC News, at a career fair in the community.
Pikangikum is more than 500 kilometres north of Thunder Bay, Ont.
CBC Thunder Bay's Michael Dick and Amy Hadley are travelling there today. Follow their live blog below.
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A man charged with engaging in the preparation of an act of terrorism is to appear in court.
Mohammed Abbas Idris Awan, 24, of Rudding Street, Huddersfield, has also been charged with two offences of possessing a record of a kind likely to be useful to a person committing or preparing an act of terrorism.
The charges were brought after an investigation by the North East Counter Terrorism Unit.
He is due to appear before Westminster Magistrates Court on Thursday.
Eshleman (0-2) got the loss Monday, as he threw 3.1 innings and gave up five earned runs on seven hits, while striking out three and walking none in the Grapefruit League loss to the Red Sox.
The 23-year-old struggled Monday, and his performance highlighted what makes him such a polarizing prospect. On the one hand, he won't walk many batters -- he only gave up 13 free passes in 121 innings pitched at Triple-A last season -- but he won't strike out many either, as he had a 5.95 K/9 rate in 2017 with Lehigh Valley. The injury bug's hit the Phillies' rotation, however, as Jerad Eickhoff (lat) and Mark Leiter (forearm) are both out for an extended period of time to begin the year. This reopens the competition for the fifth rotation spot, and although Eshelman will likely begin the year at Triple-A, he could be added to the 40-man roster in order to replace Ben Lively, Zach Eflin or Jake Thompson, should either of them fail to adequately fill the role.
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s minister of public security says a prominent Palestinian prisoner has been placed in solitary confinement for inciting a large-scale hunger strike.
Gilad Erdan tells Israel’s Army Radio Tuesday that Marwan Barghouti was punished for “instigating mutiny and leading the hunger strike.”
Activists said more than 1,500 of about 6,500 Palestinian security prisoners joined the open-ended protest. The strikers’ immediate demands included better conditions and more contact with relatives.
Barghouti was arrested in 2002 during the second Palestinian uprising and convicted on multiple counts of murder. Israel charged him with directing suicide bombings and he was sentenced to five life terms.
Erdan says the prisoners receive all privileges required by international law. He said the strike was part of an internal Palestinian struggle for power.
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Childbirth can really throw a wrench into your sex life. The changes your body goes through during and after pregnancy can be painful and just plain weird.
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The Founder and General Overseer of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has accused ex-President, Olusegun Obasanjo of introducing corruption into the church. This is coming weeks after the former president cautioned church leaders to be careful in believing and celebrating every testimony in other not to end up celebrating corruption. Read here Responding
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Patrick Reed continued his superb run in the majors with a 4th place finish at the US Open.
Reed won the Masters in April, was 4th at Shinnecock and also came T2nd at the USPGA Championship.
The American began the final round with five birdies in his first seven holes but then slowed down to shoot a round of 68 (two under par).
He finished at +4, three behind Brooks Koepka. It moves him back up to 11th in the world rankings.
Fiat Chrysler Automobile s ( fcau ) is recalling 297,000 older minivans in North America because of a wiring problem that can lead to inadvertent air bag deployments , the company said in a statement on Thursday.
The recall of 2011-2012 model year Dodge Grand Caravan minivans is linked to 13 minor injuries, the automaker said. Wiring may short circuit that can result in the driver side air bag deploying without warning.
The recall will begin in late July and includes 209,000 vehicles in the United States and nearly 88,000 vehicles in Canada. Dealers will replace the wiring if needed and add protective covering.
Are you a member of an RV club, and if so are you active socially in a local or special interest chapter? The most popular groups are Good Sam Club, FMCA and the Escapees.
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FILE - In this Dec. 2, 2015, file photo, Tesla Motors Inc. CEO Elon Musk delivers a speech at the Paris Pantheon Sorbonne University as part of the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Paris. For years, Tesla has boasted that its cars and SUVs are safer than other vehicles on the roads, and CEO Elon Musk doubled down on the claims in a series of tweets this week. Francois Mori, File AP Photo
Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on Tuesday discussed with Turkey President Recep Tayyip Erdogan here regional issues, Saudi Press Agency reported. Erdogan arrived in Saudi Arabia on Monday for an official visit to the country, aiming to boost bilateral relations and cooperation.
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City Council voted unanimously Monday night to enter into two contracts relating to the Streetscape Project on Southeast 47th Terrace, one for professional design services with CPH Inc. and another for negotiating with Chris-Tel Company to act as a project construction manager on the work. The $9 million project calls for complete renovation of sidewalks, landscaping, underground utilities, streetlighting and traffic calming measures in the city's entertainment district.
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PARIS (AP) — More than 50 world leaders are gathering in Paris for a summit that President Emmanuel Macron hopes will give new momentum to the fight against global warming, despite U.S. President Donald Trump’s rejection of the Paris climate accord.
Some 3,100 security personnel are fanned out around Paris for Tuesday’s event, including extra patrol boats along the Seine River. Macron will accompany the visiting leaders to the summit site on a river island by boat.
Sean Penn, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Elon Musk are among prominent figures joining the world leaders at the summit, which marks the second anniversary of the Paris accord.
Participants are expected to announce billions of dollars’ worth of projects to help poor countries and industries reduce emissions.
Macron, who’s also using the event to raise his international profile, did not invite Trump.
Former prime minister Ehud Barak and Labor Party Chairman Avi Gabbay are negotiating to bring Barak into the party for the upcoming elections, according to Yisrael Hayom.
Barak has yet to announce whether he will return to politics, but a plan is being formulated between the two, under which Barak will head the "security cadre" initiated by Gabbay. Barak is expected to give up the possibility of heading the party as a candidate for prime minister, while Gabbay will take advantage of one of his reserved spots on his candidate list for the former defense minister, who would be a candidate to return to that post if Labor is in the government.
Police on Monday said they are continuing to search for those behind the theft of four loaded magazines and a number of bullets which were stolen from a guard at the Andreas Papandreou air base on December 17.
The stolen ammunition – four loaded magazines and 60 bullets – was found by a priest near the church of Ayia Vryaini in Mandria, Paphos on December 31.
The priest had called the police after locating the ammunition in the store room where church items are kept, and was later identified as that stolen from the airbase last month.
The ammunition was stolen on December 17 at around 7.10pm when three men reportedly forced their way into the base and robbed the guard on duty of the items before fleeing in a black car. The stolen items were in a metal box with the guard.
Top 2018 Super Bowl LII Food & Drink Specials Around Los Angeles It's Super Bowl time, which means awesome snacks and food to indulge in as you watch the big game. Check out these great parties and places to get take home food.
Where To Eat On Valentine's Day 2018 In Los AngelesFor many, Valentine’s Day is the sweetest (and most delicious,) day of the year. The following are the best spots to dine at on this day of love.
How is recruiting going for Lovie Smith's Illini? What about John Groce's program? Do the Illini have a chance to win at Indiana this Saturday? What is Loren Tate going to write about next? How is the local high school sports scene this winter? Anything is fair game in sports editor Matt Daniels' weekly chat, which kicks off at 2 p.m. on Thursday.
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Garland LaFrance is back on the market.
The three-star running back out of St. Augustine (La.) backed out of his verbal commitment to Texas Tech on Monday afternoon. He announced his decision via Twitter.
LaFrance committed to Texas Tech in the summer over offers from Arkansas State, Army, Colorado State, Toledo, ULM and others. At 5-foot-9, 169 pounds, LaFrance is ranked as the No. 65 running back in the country and No. 46 overall prospect in the state, per 247Sports Composite. Texas Tech is down to 18 commits in its 2018 class.
Koufos won't play during Friday's game against the Spurs, Sean Cunningham of ABC 10 Sacramento reports.
The big man will be getting the night off for rest. In his stead, expect Willie Cauley-Stein and Georgios Papgiannis to see most of the run at center.
LEONARDTOWN, Md. (AP) — Authorities say a military helicopter has crashed in southern Maryland.
Maryland State Police spokesman Sgt. Davaughn Parker said a Black Hawk helicopter crashed in Leonardtown on Monday afternoon. He says state police have sent two medevac helicopters to the scene to assist.
Kevin Bowen, who works in the pro shop of the Breton Bay Golf and Country Club in Leonardtown, says he saw the helicopter “flying kind of low” and then “saw it spinning” before it went down between the third and fourth holes of the golf course.
The National Weather Service has continued the Air Stagnation Advisory until Thursday. The stagnant weather pattern has brought poor ventilation conditions to the Klamath basin. The Air Quality Advisory is Red for today through at least Noon Tuesday.
The RED HEALTH ALERT ADVISORY call means the following:
1. EXEMPTIONS FOR WOODSTOVES ARE VOID TODAY inside the Air Quality Zone.
2. ONLY PELLET STOVES MAY BE USED WITHIN THE AQ ZONE: as per Klamath County Ordinance # 406.150 (1)(A).
3. OUTSIDE THE AQ ZONE: All Woodstove, Pellet Stoves and fireplaces may be used; however we encourage you to use an alternate source of heat.
4. OUTDOOR OR OPEN BURNING IS PROHIBITED COUNTYWIDE.
Seth Meyers assumed that Congress and the gun lobby were merely ignoring pleas for reasonable gun safety regulations. But it turns out they just couldn’t hear.
On Wednesday, the “Late Night” host ridiculed the GOP for pushing new legislation that would deregulate gun silencers, which are currently restricted under the National Firearms Act.
Supporters argue that silencers protect hunters and recreational shooters who may experience hearing damage due to the loud noise. Opponents, like former presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, say silencers would make mass shootings even more deadly.
The crowd fled at the sound of gunshots.
Imagine the deaths if the shooter had a silencer, which the NRA wants to make easier to get. — Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) October 2, 2017
Given gun enthusiasts’ potential hearing issues, Meyers suggested that gun control advocates take a different tact:
Watch Meyers’ full response in the video above.
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(WAVY) — Bruce Rader remembers the life of Jackie Kennedy, a hall of fame wrestler from Portsmouth who recently passed away. Kennedy graduated from Craddock High School in 1964 and was an All-Tidewater football player and wrestler and played both sports at Virginia Tech and then transferred to Elizabeth City State.
He was also the longtime athletic director at Wilson High School and he was a member of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame.
April 24 (Reuters) - Medical device maker Edwards Lifesciences Corp reported a 1.3 percent rise in first-quarter revenue on Tuesday on higher demand for transcatheter heart valves, its biggest business.
The company's net profit fell to $206.6 million, or 96 cents a share, in the quarter ended March 31, compared with a $230.2 million, or $1.06 per share, a year earlier.
Net sales in the quarter rose to $894.8 million from $883.5 million a year earlier.
(Reporting by Manas Mishra in Bengaluru; Editing by Arun Koyyur)
JAIPUR: Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje today said the state budget would be balanced and progressive, and would fulfil aspirations of all sections of the society.
She said suggestions given by the youth, women entrepreneurs, professionals and students, among others, would be considered in the budget.
The budget session of the state Legislative Assembly is beginning on Monday.
She addressed a pre-budget consultation meeting attended by women, youths, students, sportspersons today and took suggestions from them.
The chief minister said a lot of work had been done in the areas of women empowerment, skill development and startups.
Good suggestions would be incorporated in the budget, Raje added.
PA Barnardo's has teamed up with Models 1 to create its first "look book"
The charity's book features models showing 13 looks ranging from Denim Days to Vintage Vibes and Pastel Perfection, all created from pre-worn items found in its stores. It will be available in many of the charity's 720 stores and online from today
The shoot definitely helped change my thoughts on charity shopping - and for the better Blaise Tykal - Model
Model Blaise Tykal, 20, said: "The shoot definitely helped change my thoughts on charity shopping - and for the better." Roy Clark, Barnardo's director of retail, said: "The launch of the trend book is the first time we have highlighted the many different styles that can be found in our shops
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CHARLOTTE – Wesley Mancini has teamed with Al Fresco Functional Fabrics to launch an outdoor line.
The collection will feature more than 35 designs, incorporating new colors, novelty yarns and constructions. Fabrics are bleach-cleanable, anti-microbial and UV resistant.
“The outdoor market is prime to be tapped into with more variety of patterns and constructions,” Mancini said. “My association with Al Fresco Fabrics is a wonderful opportunity to expand my brand, as well.”
Mancini entered the work force designing upholstery fabrics. He incorporated his independent studio of textile designs in 1983 and won the inaugural International Textile Alliance Lifetime Achievement Award in 2014.
Aug 15 (Reuters) - NEXUS AG:
* H1 EBIT IMPROVED BY 19.0% TO EUR 5.887 MILLION (6M-2016: EUR 4.948 MILLION)​
* H1 GROUP NET INCOME EUR 4.981 MILLION, COMPARED TO EUR 4.519 MILLION, THUS INCREASING BY 10.2%​
* SALES INCREASED BY APPROX. 12.2 % FROM EUR 51.804 MILLION (6M-2016) TO EUR 58.129 MILLION IN THE FIRST HALF-YEAR 2017‍​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
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* Sevcon reports financial results for third quarter fiscal 2017
* Q3 loss per share $0.56
* Sevcon Inc - qtrly ‍revenues increased to $18.6 million in Q3 of fiscal 2017 from $13.9 million in q3 of fiscal 2016​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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A Malibu Piper single-engine prop aircraft made an emergency landing on Iron Springs Road in Prescott on May 29, 2018. The plane was carrying three people bound for Prescott from the Los Angeles area. Police said the plane may have struck a light pole, causing the wing to break off and the plane to roll over. Courtesy of Logan Carmick
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Current 20-year-olds can expect to live to 100! Although this is good news for the medical field and society in general, this raises an economic concern.
Doug Goldstein, CFP©, director of Profile Investment Services Ltd., and professor of economics at the London Business School, Andrew Scott discuss what the “Age of Longevity” means for retirement planning. Professor Scott expounds on how and why the current retirement system has to change to accommodate longer life spans.
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The Portland City Council on Wednesday extended its declared "housing emergency" and renter protection rule, championed by Commissioner Chloe Eudaly, that requires landlords to pay relocation cost to renters they evict without cause or who have to move as the result of a rent increase of 10 percent or more. More than 30 renters, housing advocates and landlords showed up to share how a lack of affordable rentals and council's rules meant to abate the affordable housing crisis have affected them. Here's what a few had to say...
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* Q1 EBIT was SEK 159 mln vs year-ago 32 mln
* Q1 net sales reached SEK 676 mln vs year-ago 344 mln
* Q1 underlying EBIT was SEK 208 mln vs year-ago 32 mln
* Q1 order intake reached SEK 653 mln vs year-ago 794 mln
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ISTANBUL — The planned screening of Armenian-Iranian movie titled ‘Yeva’ in Istanbul on Saturday was banned by Turkey’s Ministry of Interior on the request of Azerbaijan.
Melek Özman from The International FilmMor Women’s Festival told Bianet that the Consulate of Azerbaijan first sent an official letter to French Cultural Center, the venue of the Festival, and asked them to cancel the screening. Later, they applied to Turkish Authorities. Eventually the Festival received a written order from the Turkish Ministry banning the screening.
Filmed by Armenian-Iranian director Anahit Abad, ‘Yeva’ tells the story of a woman who escapes her influential in-laws with her daughter Nareh, after her husband’s death and takes refuge in one of the villages of Karabakh, where she has to live in disguise.
The film was submitted this year by the Armenian National Film Academy for best foreign-language film at the Academy Awards.
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The liquidation sales continues at Sears Canada locations.
Discounts range from 40% to 70% off on the majority of products, including new Christmas decorations.
Sears has closed the stand alone hardware store in the parking lot, and moved all remaining inventory to the main store.
Sales are expected to last until early January and will include all inventory, furniture, and fixtures of the stores.
The Company says that they will continue to accept Sears gift cards and redeem Sears Club Points during the liquidation period.
During the liquidation period, all sales will be final and not returnable or exchangeable.
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Pope, in meeting with Muslim leader, says there is no link between Islam and terrorism
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CWN Editor's Note: Pope Francis received the secretary-general of the OIC, an organization with 57 member states. The Muslim leader condemned terrorism and thanked the Pope for his positions on Jerusalem (Al Quds in Arabic) and the Rohingya. “Both sides were in agreement on the cause of Palestine and Al Quds,” according to the OIC. “The Pope also appreciated OIC’s position against terrorism, and stressed that there is no link between Islam and terrorism.”
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It looks like Katy Perry had the time of her life while visiting the Sanrio Puroland theme park in Tokyo, but her boyfriend Orlando Bloom was “embarrassed” to be there!
While watching a parade inside the park featuring characters like Hello Kitty and more, Katy shared a video of her and Orly sitting in the crowd and captioned the clip, “He’s embarrassed but he should be proud. He’s man enuff.”
Katy shared a ton of great moments from the day and said “welcome to inside of my head” at one point. Make sure to check out the pic of her and Orlando doing the dab while on a boat ride at the park!
The couple celebrated New Year’s Eve the night before by getting lost in the city of Tokyo and counting down to midnight with strangers on the sidewalk.
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ATHENS, March 31 Greece's sole oil producer Energean Oil & Gas said on Friday that it had entered a farm in agreement with Spain's Repsol for a 60 percent stake in two onshore blocks in western Greece.
Energean Oil holds exploration licences for oil and gas in the two blocks and Repsol plans to carry out seismic research there in the 2017-2019 period. (Reporting by Angeliki Koutantou)
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VATICAN CITY (AP) - The Legion of Christ religious order, stained by revelations that its founder sexually abused seminarians and fathered several children, is dealing with a new credibility scandal.
In a letter released by the Legion on Saturday, the rector of its diocesan seminary in Rome, the Rev. Oscar Turrion, admitted he had fathered two children and is leaving the priesthood.
Turrion was rector of the Pontifical Maria Mater Eclesiae International College, a residence for diocesan seminarians who study at Rome's ecclesial universities. Currently some 107 seminarians live there, most from India, Africa and Latin America.
The Legion said it was "conscious of the impact that the negative example" of Turrion's case created for seminarians and the Christian faithful, and said it was committed to a path of renewal.
NEW YORK (AP) — The CEO of the nation’s third largest pharmaceutical company is resigning from the President’s American Manufacturing Council citing “a responsibility to take a stand against intolerance and extremism.”
President Donald Trump lashed out almost immediately Monday at Merck CEO Kenneth Frazier on Twitter, saying Frazier “will have more time to LOWER RIPOFF DRUG PRICES!”
Frazier’s resignation comes shortly after a violent confrontation between white supremacists and protesters in Charlottesville, Virginia, that left one person dead and 19 injured.
Frazier said in a tweet on Monday that the country’s leaders must “honor our fundamental values by clearly rejecting expressions of hatred, bigotry and group supremacy.”
Trump is being criticized for not explicitly condemning the white nationalists who marched in Charlottesville.
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Romain Grosjean says the updated Brembo Formula 1 brakes Haas used during the Bahrain Grand Prix were a big improvement, but it will try an alternative in testing this week...
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Dubai’s ruler has announced that the sheikhdom which is home to the world’s tallest skyscraper will build a new 1,400-berth marina and massive lighthouse along its coast.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum made the surprise announcement Monday about the Dubai Harbor.
The harbor is planned to be over 20 million square feet (1.86 million square meters) and will include a cruise ship port and terminal. The project also will include a 135-meter- (443-foot-) tall lighthouse.
Meraas, a developer backed by Sheikh Mohammed, will build the project between Dubai’s Jumeirah Beach Residence neighborhood and the man-made Palm Jumeirah archipelago.
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Dubai is the commercial hub of the United Arab Emirates, an oil-producing nation squeezed in recent months by low crude prices.
Pantomime season is upon us and there is still time to go and see a classic at the Theatre Royal in Lincoln.
It tells the story of a young woman going to a royal ball, dances with a handsome prince, loses her glass slipper and then the search is on to return it to her - You’ve guessed it, it’s the story of Cinderella.
But there are a few obstacles along her way, including her stepmother and stepsisters.
Will she get her happily ever after? Why not find out.
Tickets for the classic tale of Cinerella are still on sale up until Sunday, January 8, 2017.
There are two shows on per day.
The performance even includes reality star and singer Kerry Katona, who plays the fairy godmother.
For ticket prices and bookings, please visit their official website: http://www.newtheatreroyallincoln.co.uk.
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Oregon State Beavers running back Ryan Nall has drawn some comparisons to former Beavers star running back Steven Jackson. Here's a tale of the tape looking at just how closely they compare when it comes to their measurements and results from Nall's performances at the 2018 NFL scouting combine and Jackson's performances at the 2004 Oregon State pro day, according to draftscout.com)
(Note: Jackson's didn't participate in the combine because of a knee injury.)
I have been a Browns fan all my life of 70 years. To now watch the disrespect from our players and the rest of the NFL of our flag has now caused me to no longer watch or listen to any football games. It amazes me how these multi-million-dollar jerks don't put one cent of their money into their old neighborhoods to change life around for people where they came from. If they want to protest, do it on their own time. Lord knows they have plenty of it. They are also free to live in any other country if things are so bad here. I had always hoped I would see Cleveland in a Super Bowl, but now I don't even care anymore.
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UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations and the African Union are recommending a 44 percent cut in the number of peacekeeping troops in their joint force in Sudan's vast and troubled Darfur region and a 30 percent reduction in the international police force.
Assistant Secretary-General El-Ghassim Wane presented the proposals to the U.N. Security Council on Wednesday following a review of the 17,000-strong U.N.-AU force.
He said a decade has passed since the council decided to deploy the force, and the review found that over the past three years the conflict that led to the peacekeeping mission "has markedly changed."
Wane said a successful military campaign by the government has reduced the rebellion to "a small presence" of Sudan Liberation Army forces loyal to founder Abdul Wahid Elnur in western Jebel Marra.
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FRESNO, Calif. (AP)  Authorities have recovered the bodies of a Chinese couple in a car that plunged off a cliff in California's Kings Canyon National Park.
Fresno County Sheriff's spokesman Tony Botti said Friday a rescue crew on successfully extracted the bodies a day earlier from the Kings River.
He says they are 31-year-old Yinan Wang and his 32 year-old-wife Jie Song. The couple vanished during an August vacation.
Authorities believe their car plunged 500 feet (150 meters) over the cliff.
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The bodies of two exchange students from Thailand were recovered from that car last month.
NORTH WEBSTER, Ind. (WOWO): Indiana Conservation Officers say a 49-year-old man is in the hospital after he fell out of a tree in North Webster Thursday morning. He was preparing to hunt from an elevated tree stand before falling nearly 16 feet.
The man had to be airlifted to Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne for treatment of leg and back injuries. Authorities say he was not wearing a safety harness at the time of the incident.
Falls from tree stands are the leading cause of deer hunting accidents in Indiana, so Conservation officers urge hunters to always inspect their tree stands and hunting equipment and wear a full-body fall arrest harness system.
JAMES CITY COUNTY, Va. (WAVY) — Police are looking for two men who tried to break into a James City County home.
Officers were called to the 5100 block of Rolling Reach on June 8 for an attempted burglary.
Police say a home security system captured two unknown males trying to gain entry into the residence. Both males were carrying sling-type backpacks and wearing baseball caps.
If you recognize these males, call Investigator Jason Slodysko at 757-259-5161 or the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP.
Top Stories: Six sex offenders were arrested by Lincoln County deputies in eastern Missouri after they failed to comply with registration requirements. The six men range in age from 26-to-59-years-old. Of the 195 sex offenders living in Lincoln County, deputies say 99.4 percent are compliant with registration requirements. And two people accused of taking part in the killing of a Columbia man in mid-Missouri a year ago have pleaded guilty to a drug charge. KMIZ reports the Arline Diedrich and Justin Traughber admitted to drug trafficking and still face murder charges for the death of Leon Wilder III in July 2017.
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YEREVAN, OCTOBER 6, ARMENPRESS. Armenian PM Karen Karapetyan held a meeting October 6 with minister and head of the department for external economic and international relations for the government of Moscow Sergey Cheremin.
The sides discussed the current level of cooperation and further development issues.
Cheremin mentioned that the volume of exports from Armenia to Moscow grew by 40% in the first half of 2017, which is a leading indicator compared to other countries.
PM Karapetyan attached importance to continuing effective partnership and implementation of specific steps for increasing the volume of trade turnover.
The sides exchanged ideas on city administration and development.
Deputy Chief Keith Foster, 51, is accused of distributing and possessing drugs.
A nephew to the former Fresno Police Department deputy chief Keith Foster has agreed to a deal in a federal drug case.According to court records, the deal calls for Randy Flowers to plead guilty on illegal firearms charges, but the drug charges will be dismissed.Investigators say Flowers got oxycodone pills from Foster. Court documents show federal agents arrested Foster in March 2015, shortly after he picked up an oxycodone prescription for 100 pills and visited Flowers' house. Foster had $1,300 cash and two pills. Flowers had 98 pills.Foster is due in court Monday afternoon for a trial confirmation.Stay with Action News and ABC30.com for more.
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CANBERA (dpa-AFX) - After the release of Canada manufacturing sales data for December at 8:30 am ET Wednesday, the loonie traded mixed against its major counterparts.
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May 2 Pengrowth Energy Corp
* Pengrowth delivers transformational debt reduction in first quarter driven by asset sales
* Pengrowth energy corp - company delivered q1 funds flow from operations of $0.05 per share
* Pengrowth energy corp - since start of 2017 pengrowth has closed or expects to close $707 million of asset sales
* Pengrowth energy corp - achieved q1 average daily production of 52,957 boe per day
* Pengrowth energy corp - at end of quarter, pengrowth elected to close out its 2017 oil risk management contracts at a cost of $12.7 million
* Pengrowth energy corp - "at this time has no oil risk management contracts in place"
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After Long Silence, White House Drops Hammer on FBI & DOJ Brass for Weaponizing “Intrusive Surveillance Tools Against American Citizens”
Statements by and from the White House, under any administration, do not come out any tougher than its latest position on the newly released FISA memo.
Wow.
Expect more verbal fireworks from president Donald Trump soon.
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Michelle Chermaine Lawson issues an emotional plea for anyone who may have information about her son's death to come forward. The reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of whoever fatally stabbed David Josiah Lawson on April 15 has swollen to $21,000, the city of Arcata recently announced.
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Residents in the 6th Congressional district gathered on Saturday in 30-degree weather to demonstrate how either versions of the GOP tax proposal leave them “out in the cold.” WFIR’s Lillian Boyd has the latest.
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10:28 by David Barber Have your say: Globalisation, the sledgehammer battering Africa – Part One
Globalisation and its sidekick, free trade, are sold to us as the ways for African nations to escape their disastrous economic situation, and join the great nations of the world. So when Barclays Bank starts to question it, it becomes fascinating.
The October 2016 S&P Case Shiller home price index shows a seasonally adjusted 5.6% price increase from a year ago for the 20 metropolitan housing markets and a 4.3% yearly price increase in the top 10 housing markets. Last month the annual gain was 5.4%. Home prices are still climbing over double the rate of inflation and are back up to 2007 housing bubble price levels. The U.S. National Home Price Index has also increased 5.6% from a year ago and has hit an all time high. This index covers all nine U.S. Census geographical divisions.
A 69-year-old woman considered at risk was found Monday afternoon, according to Oceanside police.
Officers asked the public to help look for the missing woman. She was found shortly after 12 p.m, according to the Oceanside Police Department.
She was last seen at 7:30 a.m., walking on the 4400 block of Silver Birch Way by Old Grove Road, just north of Interstate 76.
No further details were immediately available.
In a quip early Friday on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe,” Rep. Ron DeSantis, a Florida Republican, revealed that, at least for him and fellow members of the tea-party-aligned House Freedom Caucus, the frustration felt when the 7-year-old effort to repeal the Affordable Care Act foundered in the Senate threw into sharper relief a peculiar legislative-branch dynamic:
‘I say the Democrats are our adversaries. The Senate is our enemy.’ Rep. Ron DeSantis
See: ‘Barack Obama Day’ is the newest holiday in Illinois
And: Trump blames Congress for ‘dangerous’ low in U.S.-Russia relationship | Zuckerberg hires ex-Clinton pollster
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Police are investigating after a fight at a Grand Rapids bar sent a man to the hospital.
Police were called to Spectrum Butterworth Hospital around 1:50 a.m. Tuesday after the victim arrived by private vehicle.
Investigators say it appears the victim, a 33-year-old man, was involved in a fight at The Web Bar at 644 Richmond Street NW.
Police say the victim suffered a collapsed lung, among other injuries. He is listed in critical condition.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Grand Rapids Police Department at 616.456.3400 or Silent Observer at 616.774.2345.
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Numbers Evening' game
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the New York Lottery's "Numbers Evening" game were:
2-1-8, Lucky Sum: 11
(two, one, eight; Lucky Sum: eleven)
PDP Sets To Recall Defected Lagos Lawmakers
Jamiu Yisa The Lagos state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has said that it is already initiating the process of declaring vacant the seats of six of its members who defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), in the Lagos State House of Assembly. The PDP state assembly lawmakers defected on February 16, after the house plenary session. Those who defected include the Minority Leader, Akeem Bello from Amuwo Odofin Constituency 2, the Minority Whip, Mosunmola Sangodara from Surulere Constituency 2, Akeem Shokunle from Oshodi/Isolo Constituency 1, Jude Idimogu from Oshodi/Isolo Constituency 1, Dayo Famakinwa, Ajeromi Ifelodun 2 and Oluwa Fatai from Ajeromi/Ifelodun 1.
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Authorities responding to a burglary call at a suburban Houston, Texas home say they seized more than $1 million in methamphetamines disguised as candy.
What officers found instead of a robbery was a large scale candy meth operation with the candy in the shape of Star Wars characters and Batman lollipops.
According to NBC News, 36-year-old Evonne Mick and 26-year-old David Salinas are being held in the case. The house officers found the candy in is Mick's residence.
Mick is being held on a million dollars bond. Salinas was denied bond.
A death investigation is underway Saturday after a body was found near the border. Border Patrol agents discovered the body in some mud near the Las Americas Premium Outlets at the 4400 block of Camino De La Plaza at about 4:30 p.m. The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory this afternoon for San Diego County mountains, beginning at 4 p.m. Saturday and lasting until 6 a.m. New Year's Day.
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Anthony “A.J.” Lopez ’20 was showing potential during his sophomore season with the St. Francis Prep Terriers but as he heads into the AAU season, Lopez has suddenly picked up the swagger of a pros...
A cyclist was killed when he was hit early Sunday morning by an alleged drunken driver while riding north of Spokane International Airport on U.S. Highway 2. Ty Olds, 44, was riding his bicycle on the shoulder of the westbound lane of the highway at Flint Road shortly after 4 a.m. when he was struck by a westbound car driven by Melissa Paul, 27, , a Washington State Patrol report said.
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GRAPEVINE - The man who is accused of making lewd comments to young girls in Grapevine has been identified.
This is Kenneth Roblez, a 38-year-old registered sex offender from Dallas.
He was seen on Target's surveillance video where he was believed to have approached a 9-year-old girl and made comments to a mother of an 11-year-old about sexual conduct.
Police said they were able to identify Roblez after help from the public. However Roblez has not been located.
He is wanted on a parole violation warrant.
Roblez may also be connected to other incidents in North Texas.
The 14th Dalai Lama has said that Tibet can remain a part of China if Beijing guarantees to protect the disputed region and amp;rsquo;s culture and autonomy.
Though Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups may be the most popular Halloween candy in the US this year each state is partial to a different sweet. A new study publishes by Influenster lists the most popular candies state by state. The product review site asked 40,000 people what their favorite candies were then organized them by state. Here’s some of the results:
Texas — Candy corn
California — Lifesavers
Minnesota — 100 Grand Bar
Pennsylvania — Swedish Fish
Colorado — Milky Way
For the full list you can click here.
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Netanyahu Questioned by Police for Three Hours Over Alleged Gifts
Police found enough evidence to support the questioning of Netanyahu under caution, attorney general says. 'Don't celebrate yet,' Netanyahu said earlier.
Much has been made of the Cubs' woes at leadoff this year, mainly due to Schwarber suddenly forgetting how to hit for average. A lot of fans have been pining for a prototypical leadoff hitter like Fowler was for us last year, but in the wake of even Fowler not falling into that category this year, I want to find out how many prototypical leadoff hitters there still are out there, if any.
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Kathryn “Kay” Hodgson passed away Saturday, March 10th at Doctors Hospital in Modesto. Terzich and Wilson Funeral Home are handling the arrangements.
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May 3 Synergy CHC Corp:
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It’s early, but that doesn’t mean we haven’t learned plenty about the 2017 MLB season already.
While some hot starts have faded, others have continued, and a few slow starts have teams wondering if the playoffs are still a viable option.
Oh, and there’s a new team atop the rankings. Let’s see how long they can last:
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Russian President Vladimir Putin gestures during a news conference after meeting with his staff at the campaign headquarters in Moscow, Russia, Sunday, March 18, 2018. Russian President Vladimir Putin has dodged a question about his plans after serving another six-year term he has won. Putin wouldn't be eligible under the constitution to compete in the 2024 election since there is a limit of two consecutive terms. Pool photo via AP Sergei Chirikov
Central Michigan guard Presley Hudson, right, goes up to shoot against Ohio State guard Linnae Harper during the first half of a second-round game in the NCAA women's college basketball tournament in Columbus, Ohio, Monday, March 19, 2018. Paul Vernon AP Photo
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ROSWELL, N.M. — The Roswell Police Department says one of its officers was involved in a shooting outside a motel early Wednesday morning.
The Police Department said in a brief statement that several law enforcement agencies are investigating the incident.
The statement did not provide additional details, including whether anybody was injured or arrested.
A department spokesman did not immediately respond to a request for updated information.
DEVELOPING STORY — This story will be updated as new information becomes available.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - MORPHOSYS AG:
* DGAP-NEWS: MORPHOSYS PRESENTS CLINICAL DATA ON MOR208 PLUS LENALIDOMIDE IN AGGRESSIVE LYMPHOMA (R/R DLBCL) AT ASH 2017 CONFERENCE
* PRELIMINARY MEDIAN PROGRESSION-FREE SURVIVAL OF 11.3 MONTHS
* OBJECTIVE RESPONSE RATE (ORR) OF 52%, COMPLETE REMISSION RATE (CR) OF 32%
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Net neutrality is at risk. The FCC under Ajit Pai is clearly intent on destroying it, and this is quickly turning into a fight for the future of the internet. This week, we're joined by Gigi Sohn, one of former chairman Tom Wheeler's top advisors at the FCC and now a fellow at the Open Society Foundation, to discuss what's happening at the FCC and what needs to be done in response.
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North Carolina's biggest craft breweries, with their giant stainless steel vats, are pushing for new beer legislation in Raleigh. Barber, a Charlotte lawyer, is one of hundreds, if not thousands of home brewers in North Carolina.
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Tathra: The Rural Fire Service has called a leak from NSW Fire and Rescue "disgraceful and disgusting," after it was revealed it rejected offers for help from firefighters before Tathra was engulfed in a fire that burned 69 homes to the ground.
The escalation from the top of the Rural Fire Service comes as Fire and Rescue NSW launches an investigation into the leak, which showed the RFS only asked for help three hours after the fire began in the Bega Valley.
The Rural Fire Service was on scene within 15 minutes of the first triple zero calls, but declined offers for help from NSW Fire and Rescue until the fire was baring down on Tathra's streets. Photo: AAP
RFS inspector Ben Shepherd said "any suggestion that we would hold back on fires while some of our own volunteers houses go up is disgusting".
He told Fairfax Media that putting an urban fire truck on a fire trail was like putting a porsche on a dirt track.
"You just don't do it."
Mumbai: National Award-winning actor Rajkummar Rao doesn't see acting as a competition. He says it is a personal journey.
Rajkummar's "personal journey" in showbiz started in 2010 when he featured in the film Rann. But it was after acting in the 2013 film Kai Po Che!, based on three friends, that he achieved fame.
"For me, acting is not a competition. It's a very personal journey. My only competition is with the man in the mirror and to grow as an artiste with every film," Rajkummar tweeted on Sunday along with his image in which he is all suited up and looking at himself in a mirror.
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The actor even gave image courtesy to his girlfriend and actress Patralekhaa, with whom he acted in CityLights, a film by Hansal Mehta.
Rajkummar is currently being showered with appreciation for his work in Omerta by Mehta. The film's trailer was unveiled earlier this week. It is based on British-Pakistani terrorist Omar Saeed Sheikh.
U.S. stocks closed mostly lower on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve raised its key interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point while signaling at least one more rate hike later this year. The Fed officials agreed on a plan to reduce its $4.5 trillion balance sheet in a “gradual” and “predictable” manner. The S&P 500 closed 2.44 points, or 0.1%, lower at 2,437.91 The Nasdaq Composite declined 25.48 points, or 0.4%, to 6,194.89. The Dow Jones Industrial Average bucked the trend, closing at a record high thanks to big gains in Home Depot, Inc , which rose 1.8%. The blue-chip index advanced 46.09 points, or 0.2%, to 21,374.56. Meanwhile, the yield on the 10-year Treasury note declined 7 basis points to to 2.14%, its lowest level since November.
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Home Indiana Evansville Trial Delayed For Evansville Man Accused of 2014 Murder of Willie Williams October 6th, 2017 Tyrone Morris Evansville, Indiana
The trial date for an Evansville man accused in a 2014 murder has been pushed back.
Deshay Hackner was supposed to go to trial October 9th, but that date was vacated until October 16th by the state.
Hackner is accused of shooting and killing 27-year-old Willie Williams on Thanksgiving night in 2014.
Williams was found in an alley between Governor and Elliot Streets.
Hackner was one of the three persons of interest in the case.
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The Texans are hurting at receiver.
DeAndre Hopkins hasn’t practiced since last week; Will Fuller has a broken collarbone; and Braxton Miller has a sprained ankle. On Monday, Houston waived receiver DeAndrew White with an injury designation. He will revert to injured reserve if he clears waivers.
The Texans couldn’t afford the spot, needing a body so as not to overwork Jaelen Strong and Dre Anderson.
They added former Clemson receiver Germone Hopper to take White’s spot.
White has a “severe” groin injury, according to John McClain of the Houston Chronicle. He signed with the 49ers as an undrafted rookie free agent out of Alabama in 2015, but San Francisco released White before the start of the season.
He spent a few weeks on the Patriots’ practice squad, and they brought him back during the postseason. New England released White in June, and he signed with the Texans.
In four games with the 49ers in 2015, White caught two passes for 18 yards. He also returned a punt and six kickoffs.
Wood is the leading candidate to fill-in for Rich Hill (finger) if he is forced to miss his next scheduled start Saturday, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.
Hill hasn't officially been ruled out for his next start, but given the recurring nature of his blisters, another DL stint could be in store for the Dodgers' lefty. Wood filled in for Hill last week, but he struggled to get through four innings against the Cubs. With a potential matchup against a potent Diamondbacks lineup, it would be tough to recommend the southpaw outside of deep leagues. That being said, he could be worth a stash in standard formats in the event Hill is forced to miss an extended period of time.
There is a new pattern to how conversations often begin these days, particularly if prominent members of the entrepreneurial community are present. Someone usually beckons you to a more private corner and begins: “Can I ask you a question off the record?” “I am a journalist, I am never off the record, sir. So please ask me anything on the record,” I would say. “No, that is ok, but it is a very sensitive question, so off the record please,” the interlocutor pleads. “Sir, I have nothing to say off the record. People might ...
April 28 Spain's Mapfre CFO Fernando Mata:
* Says expects the insurer to meet 2018 strategic plan targets, including revenue growth goal
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The identity of the woman killed in a house fire in Diana on Thursday has been released.
Sherri Hogue, 62, was killed early Thursday morning when her house caught fire, according to State Fire Marshal, Paul Ayres.
Her husband, James Hogue, was taken to LSU hospital in Louisiana and is still listed in critical condition.
The fire happened just after 5 a.m. in the 9600 block of Highway 154, just west of Diana, in Upsher County.
Diana VFD and three other departments including Gilmer converged on the home as it began to be fully engulfed.
The investigating fire marshal says every possible effort was made by the firefighters to save the occupants.
The fire marshal says early indications are that the fire may have started in the kitchen area.
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Participants of the King Street Dance Party on Aug. 1 danced under the I-5 overpass. Hot dogs and shaved ice were served, and participants stayed for games and live music.
The event was part of the Chinatown International District’s block party for National Night Out — an annual community-building campaign that promotes community-police partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie.
Stylz had a bunch of people over for a BBQ the other day and was just ready to fire up his grill.
Well, he was ready, but couldn’t cook anything because he had no propane left in the tank on his grill!
Opps! Major party fail right there!
So what did these Stylz and Roman listeners forget?
Here’s a hint: you won’t be able to tap that keg while you listen to this!
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — An internationally watched Senate election is down to Alabama voters.
The controversies surrounding Republican Roy Moore give Democrat Doug Jones an opening in the GOP-dominated state. Polls open Tuesday morning.
Multiple women have accused Moore of sexual misconduct with teen girls when he was in his 30s. Moore is now 70 and denies the charges. He's telling voters they know his character already.
Jones is saying decency must prevail. He's urging Alabama voters to see the race as a crossroads with an opportunity to avoid repeating past mistakes that harm the state's image.
It is public knowledge that there is likely to be a formation of a new party from the troubled Botswana Movement for Democracy.
However, it looks like the BMD will not be the only party affected by this.
Shaya has it on good authority that some Members of Parliament are ready to jump ship should the new party be formed.
If this happens, it would effectively signal the end of the Umbrella for Democratic Change in Parliament as the new kids would have more MPs.
Big developments in Botswana politics – you heard it here first!
Bale is being linked with Manchester United following his decision to hint at a Real Madrid exit.
The 28-year-old bagged a brilliant brace as Los Blancos beat Liverpool 3-1 to win the Champions League at the weekend.
Speaking afterwards, however, the Manchester United target plunged his Bernabeu future into doubt by saying: "Obviously I need to play.
"That hasn’t happened this season for one reason or another. I was injured for five or six games and I’ve been fit ever since.
“I’ll have to sit down in the summer, discuss it with my agent and take it from there."
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is visibly under renovation during President Donald Trump’s one-day return to Washington.
Trump’s Monday in the nation’s capital is a bit of a break from a break. He’s been on a 17-day working vacation, mostly at his golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey. He also is planning to spend time in New York City.
With the Oval Office and other parts of the historic building undergoing upgrades, Trump will work mostly in the Treaty Room. That’s in the residential area of the White House, which is not under construction.
Upgrades include replacing a 27-year-old heating and cooling system. The Oval Office, the president’s usual work space, has been emptied out, exposing ornate wood floors.
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BAKER, La. — Police say a Louisiana woman left an autistic child in a truck with the engine off in cold weather while playing bingo.
The Advocate reports a Baker police report says an anonymous caller reported someone sitting in a truck outside the Baker Bingo Hall for nearly four hours Friday. Officers found a nonverbal, autistic boy sitting in the truck in approximately 35-degree weather.
Police say 53-year-old Leslie Domengeaux said the truck belonged to her and the child was under her supervision. She told officers she had been at the hall for 20 minutes, but the police report says multiple eyewitnesses said she was there for at least two hours.
She has been charged with improper supervision, cruelty to juveniles and child endangerment. It’s unclear if she has a lawyer.
It seems production was moving slowly on the moment in the new thriller, due in part to the shyness of her co-star Idris Elba and director Hany Abu-Assad.
Winslet recalled on The Graham Norton Show: “I had to get quite bossy.
“I’ve done quite a lot of these scenes before and poor Hany was really quite nervous and had an extensive shot list and I thought, ‘We are never going to get this done.’
“Idris was a bit nervous too and everything was moving a bit slowly so I just said, ‘Okay boys, this is what we are going to do…’’
SAO PAULO — A woman believed to be the first in Brazil to ask the state for permission to end a pregnancy that did not result from a rape or involve medical issues has had an abortion — in Colombia.
Rebeca Mendes filed a case with the Supreme Court in late November seeking to have an abortion when she was six weeks pregnant, but the court rejected her request.
While waiting for a decision on another petition, Mendes travelled to Colombia last week. She told The Associated Press on Monday that she had an abortion there.
Sandy's example of her old wooden bench turned to a coffee table or a side table as a repurposed item that still remains hot as in the January, 2017 home magazines. and in the local antique malls.
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A man is behind bars accused of murder after his girlfriend is found shot to death.
Doctors have filmed the horrifying moment they removed a fishing hook from a man's eyeball.
The footage, filmed in Spain, shows the hook stuck in the centre of a man's eye, as medical professionals add liquid to the eye to prepare to remove the shark hook.
A thin metal scalpel is inserted into the iris of the eyeball to move the hook slightly.
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Doctors have filmed the horrifying moment they removed a fishing hook from a man's eyeball
Doctors then use tweezers to grab hold of the hook and gently slide it out of the eyeball.
They then use another instrument to relocate the iris and gently push it back together.
A tiny needle and thread is then used to suture a tear in the eye where the hook entered.
Small stitches can be seen on the edge of the man's green iris where the eye was repaired.
They used a scalpel to slide the hook slightly before using tweezers to gently pull it out
Gilead Sciences has filed a new drug application with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for approval of a fixed-dose, single-tablet HIV treatment regimen including the investigational integrase inhibitor bictegravir and the contents of Descovy . The NDA is based on 48-week results from four ongoing Phase III trials of the triple-drug combination tablet, which all showed that the treatment was non-inferior, or as effective as, various approved antiretroviral regimens.
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In case you were in doubt about the fact that Recording Academy members don’t always make the best choices, consider that David Bowie had never won a musical award at the Grammys until the year following his death. His past laudations have been for a music video (1985’s “Jazzin’ for Blue Jean” clip), a Lifetime Achievement in 2006, and a Hall of Fame award for his formative 1972 album The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust.
This year, however, not only did Bowie win awards for contemporary musical achievements, he won every category in which he was nominated: Best Alternative Rock Album, Best Engineered Album (Non-Classical), and Best Recording Package for Blackstar, and Best Rock Performance and Best Rock Song for the album’s title track.
People were mad that The Chainsmokers accepted Bowie’s Best Rock Song award for him. But, after doing the unthinkable and actually giving Bowie five awards, the Academy had to figure out a way to Grammy it up somehow.
Enzian's annual Opera and Ballet on the Big Screen summer series returns this Saturday, June 17, and runs through Sept. 16. "People ask why we encourage attending opera on film when we are a presenter of fully-staged live performances," says Gabriel Preisser, executive and artistic director of Opera Orlando.
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3 killed, at least 5 injured in 4-way car collision in Negev.
Three people were killed Wednesday afternoon in a car accident at the intersection near IDF training base 1 in the Negev.
MDA EMTs and paramedics pronounced two men- 40 and 50 years old- dead, and provided medical treatment to six injured civilians, including a severely injured 40 year old woman and a moderately injured 50 year old woman. One of the injured civilians later died.
MDA and IDF teams used ambulances and helicopters in order to evacuate the six injured civilians to Soroka Medical Center. The injured included 2 severely injured women, one moderately-severely injured 40 year old man and 3 other lightly injured civilians.
Initial investigations indicate that the accident was the result of a collision between 4 vehicles.
Route 40 near the scene of the incident has been closed to traffic.
March 31 Silver Wheaton Corp:
* Silver Wheaton provides details of annual and special meeting of shareholders, files form 40-f, and provides general corporate update
* Silver Wheaton - Alexco resources agreed to amend Alexco silver purchase agreement to adjust silver production payment from us$3.90 per ounce of silver
* Silver Wheaton - co, units provided guarantee to lenders under Primero Mining Corp's existing revolving credit facility capped at maximum of $81.5 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Millions of Americans are submitting their DNA to companies, like AncestryDNA, to find out more about their ethnic backgrounds. Here's what happens to your sample and the privacy rights you have over your data.
CARO, MI -- Michigan State Police - Caro Post is looking for residents for its Citizens' Academy, which starts on Sept.18, and ends Nov. 6.
The eight-week lecture-based academy will give citizens the opportunity to become familiar with the mission and operation of the MSP, understand the procedures troopers follow, increase their awareness of law enforcement's role in the community and get to know personnel at the Caro Post, according to a press release.
Participants will meet at the Tuscola Technology Center located at 1401 Cleaver Road in Caro from 6-8:30 p.m. on Mondays, the press release said.
A graduation ceremony will be held on Nov. 6.
Must be 18 or older to apply and applications will be accepted until Sept. 4.
For information, contact Trooper Mark Swales of the Caro Post at 989-673-2156 or via email at SwalesM@michigan.gov to receive an application.
ATLANTA (AP) - Two Atlanta men have been sentenced for illegally buying and trafficking at least three dozen guns from Georgia to Trinidad and Tobago.
The U.S. attorney's office in Atlanta says Errol Alfred, known as "Major," was sentenced Thursday to five years in prison. Kerry Fernandez, known as "Trini," was sentenced April 19 to two years and three months.
Both had previously pleaded guilty to charges including conspiring to smuggle firearms out of the U.S.
Prosecutors say between August 2013 and September 2014, Alfred and Fernandez used straw buyers to buy guns. Alfred then hid the guns in shipping barrels to smuggle them to Trinidad, where they were sold.
A third man, Jordan Dunham, in April got six months in prison for illegally purchasing some of the guns the two men shipped.
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DENVER (AP) — Taylor Swift has won long-awaited vindication after a jury decided that a radio host groped her during a pre-concert photo op four years ago.
After a weeklong trial over dueling lawsuits, jurors determined Monday that fired Denver DJ David Mueller assaulted the pop star by grabbing her backside during a backstage meet-and-greet.
The six-woman, two-man jury also found that Swift’s mother and radio liaison were within their rights to contact Mueller’s bosses.
Mueller sued the Swifts and their radio handler, Frank Bell, seeking up to $3 million for his ruined career.
Just before closing arguments, the judge dismissed Taylor Swift from Mueller’s lawsuit and drastically reduced the amount Mueller could collect.
The singer-songwriter said in her countersuit that she wanted a symbolic $1 and the chance to stand up for other women.
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(CNS): A 49-year-old man from West Bay died Monday following a boating accident on New Year’s Day. According to the police the man was one of two people testing the vessel in the North Sound, Sunday, at around 6:15pm when there was a steering failure. The man, who has not yet been identified was thrown overboard and struck by the boat, police stated. Assisted by the crew of another vessel who brought both men to shore, the victim was taken to the George Town Hospital, but succumbed to his injuries early Monday.
Police said the incident is under investigation by the Joint Marine Unit and the RCIPS extended their condolences to the family of the victim.
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A company that manufactures front and rear seats for Mercedes Sprinter Vans is recruiting for training.
Isringhausen is working with readySC, in cooperation with Trident Technical College, to recruit and train qualified candidates.
Potential employment opportunities exist for the position of master seat builder.
For more information and to apply online, please visit http://www.sctechjobs.com.
Training will be at no charge to trainees. Successful completion of the training program carries no obligation to accept any offer of employment, nor is an offer guaranteed.
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Paris is home to many of the world’s most renowned jewelers—esteemed maisons that have dressed the wealthy and the powerful since the days of Marie Antoinette and Empress Joséphine. However, a modern generation of talented jewelry designers have also risen up in the City of Light. From the heart of Place Vendôme, the spiritual home of all jewelers, to chic ateliers all over the capital, here is our pick of Paris’s finest on-the-rise independent jewelers.
× State Department: 35 Russian diplomats leave US
WASHINGTON (AP) _ The State Department is confirming that the 35 Russian diplomats President Barack Obama ordered out of the country have departed the United States.
Obama expelled the diplomats, saying they were really spies, and ordered new sanctions on Russian spy agencies for alleged Russian hacking of political sites during the presidential election. Obama also shuttered two Russian compounds in Maryland and New York.
The State Department said Sunday that the 35 Russian diplomats, along with their family members, have left the United States.
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Donors Call for More Reforms: Donor countries have impressed on the Malawi Government to initiate more reforms to curb corruption and improve · Parliament Holds Key to Demonstrations: Developments in parliament this afternoon could determine the next course of action for board of the Public.
Russian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Gennady Gatilov speaks during a Security Council meeting on the situation in North Korea at the United Nations (UN) in New York, U.S., April 28, 2017. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson
UNITED NATIONS Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Gennady Gatilov called on North Korea on Friday to end its banned nuclear and missile development programs but warned that the use of force against Pyongyang would be "completely unacceptable."
"The combative rhetoric coupled with reckless muscle-flexing has led to a situation where the whole world seriously is now wondering whether there's going to be a war or not," he told the U.N. Security Council. "One ill thought out or misinterpreted step could lead to the most frightening and lamentable consequences."
(Reporting by Michelle Nichols and Lesley Wroughton; Editing by Frances Kerry)
Taal Thok Ke: Will Congress apologise for Salman Khurshid's 'blood of Muslims' remark?
Taal Thok Ke: This is a special segment of Taal Thok Ke which brings to you panel discussion on concurrent issue. Here the question raised is that will Congress apologise for Salman Khurshid's 'blood of Muslims' remark?
(MPRN) -- Governor Rick Snyder says he’s sent messages congratulating President-elect Donald Trump. The two Republicans share the experience of having run businesses without prior experience in elected office.
Snyder says Trump hasn't replied yet. But, if he does, Snyder says he has some tips for the new president:
“One of the first ones is, get in there and actually have a chance to understand the great, hard-working people in the public sector. In my case, the state workforce, state employees.”
Even before taking office, Trump has fought with federal environmental regulators, and with the intelligence community.
The governor says he’s anxious to work with the Trump administration on infrastructure issues. And he’s offered to share the findings of a Michigan commission on the subject.
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Assemblywoman Shelley Mayer won a state Senate seat Tuesday, giving Democrats a one-person majority in New York’s Senate and setting up a new battle for power in Albany.
Ms. Mayer will become the 32nd Democrat in the state Senate, although the party doesn’t have a majority caucus yet as one Democratic senator sits with Republicans in Albany.
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Marcus Ericsson says extra weight has held him back in 2017.
The Swede said the fact he weighs 10 kilograms more than teammate Pascal Wehrlein explains the pace difference between the two Sauber drivers.
"He has the numbers on his side," said Ericsson, who is now fighting to keep his seat at the Swiss team notwithstanding his links to the Sauber owners.
"I’m ten kilos over the limit and he’s at zero — and it’s a big difference," he explained.
"It’s a lot of laptime lost every single lap."
Ericsson admits he is now under "pressure" to keep his seat, particularly amid reports his chances of a switch to Williams are low.
So it seems his options now are staying at Sauber or leaving F1.
"I like the Indycar series," Ericsson said. "I like to go fast, and on high speed tracks I am strong, so it would be cool."
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - An Oklahoma man attempted to detonate what he believed was a 1,000-pound bomb outside a bank building in Oklahoma City as part of an anti-government plot, according to a criminal complaint.
Jerry Drake Varnell, 23, was arrested by the FBI after an undercover agent posed as a co-conspirator and agreed to help him build the explosive. Varnell had initially planned to bomb the Federal Reserve in Washington, D.C., in a manner similar to the 1995 bombing of a federal building in Oklahoma City, that killed 168 people, according to the complaint. (Reporting by Joseph Ax; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
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State-owned IDBI Bank today ran up a net loss of Rs 853 crore for the first quarter.
State-owned IDBI Bank today ran up a net loss of Rs 853 crore for the first quarter ended June, mainly hurt by higher provisioning against bad loans.
It is the third straight quarter when the bank reported net loss. The bank had posted a profit of Rs 241.10 crore in April-June of 2016-17. Total income in the June quarter was Rs 6,730.88 crore, down from Rs 8,219.43 crore a year earlier, it said in a regulatory filing. Gross non-performing assets (NPAs) soared to Rs 50,173.20 crore, or 24.11 %, in the first quarter of 2017-18, from Rs 27,275.15 crore in the year-ago period.
Net NPA was 15.8 %, up from 7.47 % in the year-ago quarter. The stock closed at Rs 52.45, down 0.57 % from its previous close, on the BSE today .
According to Apex High School officials, one student has contracted whooping cough or Pertussis.Officials confirmed the case Monday afternoon and notified parents.This is a developing story, check back for updates.
Tyrone will look to bounce back from a 4 point defeat to Galway last week when they take on All-Ireland Champions Dublin in Healy Park tonight.
Dublin kicked off their league campaign with a 7 point win over Kildare.
Former Tyrone All-Star John Lynch looks ahead to the game with Tom Comack…
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Iliana Vojnovich is fourth to announce run for Chambersburg mayor Iliana Vojnovich, 26, is the fourth Republican to enter the race for mayor in Chambersburg. Check out this story on publicopiniononline.com: http://ponews.co/2lfV8sX King Street Church in Chambersburg, Pa.
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Newswise — With the arrival of two revolutionary treatment strategies, immunotherapy and personalized medicine, cancer researchers have found new hope — and a problem that is perhaps unprecedented in medical research.
There are too many experimental cancer drugs in too many clinical trials, and not enough patients to test them on.
Immunotherapy trials have proliferated so quickly that major medical centers are declining to furnish patients to them. The Yale Cancer Center participates in fewer than 10 percent of the immunotherapy trials it is asked to join.
To read the full article from the New York Times, visit https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/12/health/cancer-drug-trials-encounter-a-problem-too-few-patients.html?mwrsm=Email&_r=0
Alphabet’s strong quarterly results are due in part to an obscure change in how it calculates its finances
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Alphabet shared its quarterly results on Monday (Apr. 23), and an obscure change to how it calculates its finances has added billions to its bottom line.
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Three men have been arrested after police were called to reports of a "fight" near Victoria Park in Cardiff.
South Wales Police confirmed they were called to Victoria Park Road West in Canton tonight to reports of an incident involving a group of men.
The call was received at around 8pm.
Three men are now in police custody following the alleged incident.
A force spokeswoman said that no injuries were sustained in the incident.
One eyewitness reported seeing up to six police vans and ambulances at the scene.
× Car slams into I-55 concrete barrier
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Several cars have been damaged after a vehicle hit the concrete barrier on I-55 Monday morning.
The car hit the median divider on I-55 North near South Parkway.
The crash sent concrete flying, which damaged several other cars.
Our Luke Jones is on the scene.
No injuries are reported.
The Oregon Ducks football 2018 recruiting class is currently ranked No. 1 in the nation, according to Scout.com's rankings.
First year head coach Willie Taggart and his staff have received 22 verbal commits from across the country including four players from the state of Oregon (Tigard athlete Braden Lenzy, Lake Oswego offensive lineman Dawson Jaramillo, Sprague athlete Teagan Quitoriano and Madison athlete MJ Cunningham).
13 of the Oregon Ducks' 22 verbal commits are 4-star prospects including the most recent verbal commit, Malcolm Lamar, the nation's No. 4 defensive end out of Seffner, Florida. Lamar committed to Oregon over Alabama, Florida, Georgia, LSU, Miami, South Carolina, Texas and others.
National signing day for students enrolling for the 2018-19 school year is February 7. Oregon has never finished with a consensus top-10 recruiting class.
In the video above, meet the Oregon Ducks football commits from the class of 2018.
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A land search is under way for two WA men in a remote stretch of country near the South Australian border after they were reported overdue for their arrival at Blackstone community.
Police said the men, believed to be Marcus Byers, 41, and George Hotker, 52, were driving from Esperance to Alice Springs in a white Toyota Landcruiser with a tray back and may have become bogged on the Trans Access Road near Loongana.
The men were last in contact with a friend on Sunday and are driving a white Toyota Landcruiser with a tray back and green canopy. Photo: WA Police
Heavy rain fell in the area recently, and last contact was made with the men on Sunday when they told a friend they were heading north from Loongana to Blackstone.
Police said concerns were held for the men’s welfare as it was not known how much food or water they had with them.
Police have notified surrounding pastoral stations, and a search plane from the Australian Maritime Safety Authority is set to join the search.
The World Bank on Tuesday approved a $500 million loan to support Tunisia's budget, a government official for the North African country said on Tuesday. The funding followed the release by the International Monetary Fund of a delayed $320-million tranche of Tunisia's IMF loan, after the government agreed to speed up economic reforms.
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Kim Cattrall is tired of the criticisms. The 61-year-old Sex and the City star made headlines recently when there were reports that her demands led to the end of a third film installment of the franchise.
Early Friday, the actress responded to a tweet calling out her seemingly contradictory stance, which read: “@KimCattrall So I’ve seen you doing interviews on ageism yet I see you on insta saying you too old to play Samantha? I’m so confused!”
Cattrall was not pleased by the accusation, replying, “Josh, I've played 'SAM' for 20 years. Am moving on & so should you. Try #SensitiveSkin my show on @Netflix.”
SacYard Tap House is one of many Sacramento beer venues that allows children (and dogs). Establishments that serve alcohol can allow minors if they also sell any sort of food — even just snacks or sandwiches — on site.
MADISON (WKOW) -- A Sun Prairie man is behind bars tonight after being involved in a hit and run on the 2000 block of E. Washington Avenue early Sunday morning.
Police say, 40-year-old Shantell Washington was found drunk behind the wheel of his car, after a concerned citizen stopped at the scene of a car crash Washington was involved in.
The citizen, a 34 year old Marshall man, reached into the car removing the keys from the ignition when Washington attempted to turn the car on to flee.
Washington then exited the car and took off running as police were called.
Officers spotted him running between houses on Fourth St. and were able to take him into custody.
Washington was arrested for 4th offense OWI, hit and run, and operating while revoked.
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PASADENA, Calif. — The Rose Parade is underway under cloudy skies and with additional security.
The 128th annual parade got started Monday with an added police presence and measures to prevent a vehicle from barreling into the route.
Sturdy barricades are erected at more than 50 intersections to prevent a terrorist attack like ones that happened in Berlin and France last year when trucks plowed into crowds.
Flower-covered floats feature waterfalls, a roller coaster and surfing dogs. The AIDS Healthcare Foundation has a float honoring the 49 killed in the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida. Three survivors of that attack were on the float titled “To Honor and Remember Orlando.”
Three Olympic gold medalists, runner Allyson Felix, diver Greg Louganis and swimmer Janet Evans, are grand marshals of the parade.
A suspect is behind bars in connection with the shooting of two people late Tuesday night in Owensboro.
Jahlil Barrett, 19, of Owensboro, is in the Daviess County Detention Center on an assault charge. He was booked into jail around 3:15 Wednesday morning.
Police say one of the victims knocked on their neighbor's door on East 20th Street, told them they'd been shot and needed a ride to the hospital. That victim also said someone else had been shot as well.
A little while later, another victim showed up at the hospital with a gunshot wound.
The victims were both treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
Police tell us at least one of the victims was able to give them information on the shooter, and that they believe the cases are connected.
If you know anything about what happened, call Owensboro police.
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A man has been charged after police responded to an early-morning break-in at the Cathedral Scotia Bank on Monday, where a vehicle smashed through the bank’s front doors.
Police said the vehicle was driven into the bank at about 12:40 a.m. Police said a male suspect, who was carrying a gun, exited the car and walked into the bank. After unsuccessfully trying to break into the bank vault, he returned to his vehicle and left the scene.
Police stopped the car in the 2100 block of Albert Street, where the man allegedly assaulted the police before they were able to arrest him.
Patrick (Paddy) Shannon was charged with break and enter, resist arrest and two counts of assaulting a police officer.
The killer of American rapper, Tupac Amaru Shakur also known by his stage name as 2pac and Makavali has been revealed by two police officers who spent years investigating his death.
The police officers, Tim Bennan and Robbert Ladd who had been on the matter years after, Tupac’s death revealed ‘that a crips gang member identified as Orlando Anderson pulled the trigger from a car in Las Vegas in September 1996.
The case remains unsolved and the singer’s death has been the subject of immense speculation including that theory that he is still alive. However, the officers have stressed Anderson is to blame in an expulsive new documentary “who shot Biggie & Tupac?”.
It is believed Anderson killed Tupac after he was publicly beaten by members of his crew. In the immediate aftermath, informants told the cops that Anderson was boasting to people about killing Tupac. On May 30, 1998 Anderson was killed in a triple murder over drug money.
Newtownabbey PSNI are appealing for information over a report a teenage boy had been dragged up Carnmoney Hill through Knockenagh Avenue by another male.
Police are urging anyone witnessed the incident on Friday, June 22 around 9.30pm to contact them on 101 and quote incident no. 1706 of 22/06/18.
Teens charged in carjacking of Baltimore County teacher
PARKVILLE, Md. (AP) — Baltimore County Police say four teenage girls attacked a pregnant teacher at an elementary school, stealing the teacher's purse and car.
The Baltimore Sun reports the girls showed up at a Parkville elementary school on Friday under the guise of enrolling a child, then approached the teacher in the parking lot.
Police say they knocked a cellphone out of her hand, and the teacher turned to run but fell. Police say two of the girls then stole her purse and took off in her car, which hasn't been found. The other two teens rode off in a different car.
Officers arrested a 14-year-old juvenile and 16-year-old Tyana Keyshawn Holmes, who was charged as an adult with carjacking and robbery. The other two remain at large.
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Maj. Gen. Al Shamsi was talking during a mass breakfast organised by the Department of Narcotics Control of Sharjah Police, in the presence of Brigadier General Mohammed Rashid Bayat, Director General of Police Operations.
During the meeting, Maj. Gen. Al Shamsi conveyed the directives of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohamed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, and Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, on the next stage and the need to redouble efforts to protect the members of society from the danger of the spread of psychotropic substances and eliminate this dangerous phenomenon.
The meeting discussed all the tasks to be carried out by all concerned police units and sectors, to save the victims of addiction and subject them to treatment and rehabilitation.
New York City’s popular feet photographers Lexi Cross and Huston Conti of the Instagram handle @shoesofnyc have crossed the pond to capture some of the best footwear in London, Florence, Milan, and Paris for men’s fashion week and the Pitti Uomo trade show. In the next few weeks, you’ll be finding some of those artfully shot images here. As part of a multi-city street style photography event, these shots were taken by a network of local photographers and compiled by Cross and Conti. From luxury styles like Gucci and Alexander McQueen sneakers to daring looks like DIY sock heels and socks with sandals, Londoners know how to make statement with their footwear. Check out some of the most eye-catching men’s and women’s styles on the streets.
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RCMP are investigating after three people including a teenage girl were taken to hospital with injuries Saturday night.
At around 10 p.m., Saturday, Selkirk RCMP were called to an address in Selkirk on a report of a large group of people arguing. When officers arrived, they found that three people had been injured and required medical assistance. Emergency services from Selkirk attended and the three victims were taken to hospital for treatment.
Two men – a 19-year-old from Selkirk and a 27-year-old from St. Laurent – were treated for stab wounds while a 16-year-old girl from Selkirk was treated for severe injuries. All victims are reported in stable condition.
Police continue to investigate this incident.
Anyone with information is asked to call Selkirk RCMP at 204-482-1222 or Manitoba Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or Text your tip to TIPMAN at CRIMES (274637).
Not only was the win important for Matthews in the context of the race, it also moves him into the leader's yellow jersey, it was a significant psychological victory. Matthews will be up against Sagan and Degenkolb at the Tour de France in the battle for stage wins and the green jersey assured his form can best the duo.
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Enzio Boldewijn has left Crawley Town and signed for Notts County for an undisclosed six-figure fee.
The Dutch midfielder joined Reds in 2015 and went on to make 101 appearances and score 16 goals.
Reds director of football Selim Gaygusuz told the club website: “Enzio has decided to look for a new challenge and we wish him all the best for the future and thank him for his services to Crawley Town. I can assure our loyal supporters that we are working hard to bring in players who will add to the existing squad.”
The club said everyone wished Boldewijn all the best for the future
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Minnesota Wild's goalie Devan Dubnyk 40) reacts to losing 4-3 in overtime against the Los Angeles Kings in an NHL hockey game Monday, March 19, 2018, in St. Paul, Minn.
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This file photo released Tuesday June 28, 2016 by the New Syrian Army, an anti-government rebel group, shows U.S.-backed Syrian rebels of the New Syrian Army running in an unknown place in Syria. (The New Syrian Army via AP, File)
My family got my boyfriend a car!!😊💕 I love you @chrishunter07 pic.twitter.com/yAQWm2TXEM — 🐎Madison🐎 (@Madison2078) December 9, 2017
Mind you, the dad runs a body shop in Texas… But they obviously got love for “Chris.”
REED CITY — Reed City Council members are set to meet on Monday, April 17, and have a full slate of items on their agenda. Officials are expected […]
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A 20-year-old man has been detained under the Explosives Act
Police and the army's bomb disposal squad cordoned off part of a Coventry suburb.
A 20-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of contravening the Explosives Act.
He was detained after officers found "suspicious" items at a house in Brookside Avenue, Whoberley, on Tuesday, April 24.
Nearby roads were blocked off and several houses were evacuated.
West Midlands Police said they were keeping an "open mind" when asked by the Telegraph if the incident was terror-related.
Chief Superintendent Mike O’Hara of Coventry Police, said: “Today’s search and small evacuation is being done as a precautionary measure and we appreciate the understanding of people affected by the disruption.
“Enquiries continue to establish if the items at the property are suspicious, and we’re keeping an open mind.”
Children of older mothers test better in cognitive ability
by Editorial Staff - 2017.02.14
In contrast to 40 years ago, children born to older mothers today are more likely to perform better in cognitive ability tests than those born to younger mothers, according to a paper published in the International Journal of Epidemiology. This shift is due to the changing characteristics of women who have children at an older age. Older mothers today tend to be more advantaged than younger mothers – for example, they are well educated, are less likely to smoke during pregnancy and are established in professional occupations. This was not necessarily true in the past. Researchers analysed data from three UK longitudinal studies. Cognitive ability is important in and of itself but also because it is a strong predictor of how children fare in later life – in terms of their educational attainment, their occupation and their health.
The best (and cutest) fan at Coachella this weekend belonged to Migos’ fan army! The kid couldn’t be any older than 8, but had moves like a festival master.
This little dude full-on went into his “Migos Mode” perfectly performing their song “Bad and Boujee” while riding his dad’s shoulders.
A lot of amazing things happened at Coachella this weekend, with Drake making a surprise appearance and Kendrick Lamar levitating mid-performance, but there was nothing that was greater than this little man executing “Bad and Boujee” with perfection.
The San Diego Chargers have fired Mike McCoy following a second straight last-place finish in the AFC West and a third straight season out of the playoffs. The team announced McCoy's firing about an hour after the Chargers lost 37-27 to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday.
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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Monday warned that U.S. President Donald Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel risks escalating tension in an already tense region.
"Both Russia and Turkey believe that the decision... does not help regulating the situation in the Middle East but instead destabilizes the already complicated atmosphere," Putin said at a press conference in Ankara with Erdogan, according to a report by the AFP news agency.
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Marqise Lee has been diagnosed with a high ankle sprain according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com.
#Jaguars WR Marqise Lee suffered a high-ankle sprain, source said. He'll push hard to be ready for Week 1, but caution could push it back — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 14, 2017
He will "push hard" to get ready for Week 1 but it's unclear whether he'll suit up or not. Lee went down with what appeared to be a non-contac leg injury over the weekend and was carted off the field.
The Jaguars will begin their season on Sept. 10 as they visit the Houston Texans.
Georgetown Party on the Square – Concert Series
Sit back in a lawn chair or relax on a blanket and enjoy live performances from some of the hottest central Kentucky bands! The Party on the Square summer concert series features a wide-range of genres including music from older classics to today’s latest hits. Bring your kids, your neighbors, your pets, & most importantly… your dancing shoes!
7-10 p.m. Free to the public! Downtown Georgetown.
For information call (502) 863-5424 or visit gtown.org/
On Monday, April 17, 2017, at approximately 7:30 a.m., a motor vehicle accident was reported on Three Notch Road in the area of King James Parkway, in Dameron.
Upon arrival, first responders, encountered a two-vehicle accident with both vehicles still in the roadway. Extraction was required for the driver of the Hyundai .
Early reports indicate, a Hyundai Elantra was struck in the rear by a Ford Taurus .
Two patients were taken to a local hospital and a third was flown to an area trauma center by Maryland State Police Trooper 7.
GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. - The Latest on the search for two missing hikers at Grand Canyon National Park : Family members say one of hikers swept away while crossing a remote creek in Grand Canyon National Park is the wife of the founder of the Merrell Boot Company.
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WASHINGTON (AP) - Democratic Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia is warning bankers that legislation rolling back financial rules put in place after the 2008 economic crisis could stall.
Warner says legislation revamping the law known as Dodd-Frank "will not pass if it comes back to the Senate" for another vote.
Warner's comments are a warning shot to House Republicans. They want to amend Senate-passed legislation that would provide regulatory relief for banks.
But Warner tells members of the American Bankers Association that 17 Democrats who voted for the Senate bill have taken "an awful lot of heat." They're not anxious to revisit the debate.
The bankers are in Washington for a conference. Warner tells them the Senate bill contains several House provisions and "we've stretched this about as far as we can go."
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The Morgan City 10-year-old All-Stars won the District 3 AAA Tournament in Morgan City Sunday. Morgan City finished the tournament with a 3-0 mark. The local squad will continue play at the Louisiana Dixie Youth South Regional in Vidalia, which begins July 13. Team members are, kneeling from left, Franco Saleme, Noah Guarisco, Conner Daigle, Bryan Cordero, Lucas Pickens and Landyn Ramagos. On the middle row are JaKavior Kemp, Chaz’ Pickens, Tate Fontenot, Kollin Nelson, Jade Oliney and Jamyre Bias. On the back row are assistant coach Bryson Barbier, head coach Chase Pickens and assistant coach Mike Nelson. (Submitted Photo/Courtesy of Ricki Daigle)
In this Sept. 26, 2016, file photo, Arcan Cetin is escorted into Skagit County District Court by Skagit County's Sheriff's Deputies, in Mount Vernon, Wash.
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METAIRIE - Showers and thunderstorms that rolled across the Metro area this afternoon caused some localized street flooding in Metairie.
WGNO Meteorologist Jason Disharoon said official reports put this afternoon’s rainfall amount at just above a quarter of an inch.
The rainfall was enough for streets in low-lying areas to take on water, though.
Several inches of standing water covered the South I-10 Service Road, Wilshire Boulevard, and Carrollton Avenue in Metairie, to name just a few areas.
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A man broke into an animal shelter in California, but he didn't try to steal cash - he tried to steal gumballs.The man dubbed the 'Gumball Bandit' struggled to drag the machine through a broken window at the shelter in Sacramento.At one point, the gumballs spilled out and left the man with only the machine.Eventually the bandit brought the machine out through another exit and tossed it over a barbed wire fence.His wild journey has gone viral.
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Barcelona will take a one-goal advantage to the Mestalla for the second leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final after a 1-0 win over Valencia in the Nou Camp.
Luis Suarez scored the only goal of the game, heading home Lionel Messi's cross at the back post via the arm of a defender.
Valencia had held firm up until Suarez broke the deadlock in the 67th minute but must now beat their illustrious opponents to reach the final.
See how the first leg unfolded below.
Barcelona: Cillessen, Roberto, Pique, Umtiti, Alba, Busquets, Iniesta, Rakitic, Vidal, Messi, Suarez
Valencia: Jaume, Montoya, Paulista, Vezo, Gayà, Carlos Soler, Parejo, Coquelin, Andreas Pereira, Vietto, Rodrigo
Today Is the Last Day You Can Apply to Work for Barack Obama
Barack Obama might not be in the Oval Office anymore, but that doesn't mean that he's not still working to help the public. The former president is continuing his work in politics by helping to mentor the next generation of leaders through his Obama Foundation Fellows program.
The two-year program is geared towards "civic innovators from around the world" who are working to help their communities through fresh and creative methods. While the application opened on September 6th, Obama took to his Instagram on Thursday to remind his followers that the final day for applications is today — October 6.
"When I left office, I told you all that the single most important thing I could do would be to help prepare the next generation of leaders to take their own crack at changing the world," he wrote in his Insta caption.
The application is available on the Obama Foundation's website .
Among the chain dispensaries that have emerged over the past couple years, La Mota stands out by retaining the feel of a neighborhood pot shop while offering the kind of product variety and quality you get from bigger names. Having begun with medical sales four years prior, La Mota hit the ground running when it came time for recreational weed, and with 11 locations across the state—including two on Portland's eastside—La Mota's selection is consistently exceptional and its facilities are as clean as its logo. You might fork over a little extra cash for the quality, but if you're purchasing less than an ounce, why not treat yourself? Make sure to at least take a whiff of the Banana Cream OG or pick up a couple grams of Sour Tahoe for $40. If you check out the Northeast 99th Avenue location, use Northeast Wygant Street or park at the Shell station on Sandy Boulevard, as it's located on a confusing little cul-de-sac.
Emergency services are attending the scene of a crash in Co Kilkenny this afternoon.
Gardaí in from Thomastown are at the scene.
Gardai have confirmed that the incident happened on the main road R702, between Gowran and Goresbridge.
The details as to the extent of the incident are as yet unknown.
Gardaí are advising motorists to avoid the stretch of road and use alternate routes.
Fire personnel and at ambulance teams are also attending the scene.
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London police are considering a variety of criminal charges related to the June fire at Grenfell Tower that killed 71 people.
Police told an inquiry Monday that the possible charges include misconduct in public office, manslaughter, corporate manslaughter and breaches of fire safety regulation.
No one has yet been charged.
Jeremy Johnson, the lawyer representing the police at the inquiry, said the scope of the police investigation was "unprecedented" in a case that did not involve an extremist attack.
He said police are studying 31 million documents and 2,500 exhibits.
Johnson spoke at a hearing spelling out how a detailed inquiry into the disaster will be carried out.
Nagpur, July 4: The Maharashtra government decided to provide a total of 180 days' paid leave to women government employees to look after the children in the course of service.
They will be able take this leave until their children turn 18.
The same leave can be availed of by a male employee too if his wife is dead and if he has children who are under 18.
The decision was taken in today's cabinet meeting, said finance minister Sudhir Mungantiwar.
Among other things, women employees would find this facility helpful when their children are in class 10th or 12th, said an official.
Women (or male, as the case may be) employees will be able to demand this leave thrice a year.
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A bartender at Viva Tacoland is charged with sexually assaulting two women in their hotel room shortly after serving them drinks.
San Antonio police say 30-year-old Dillonger Hackett was arrested at his home on Monday. Two women claimed in an affidavit that they believe Hackett drugged their drinks when they went to the restaurant on Grayson Street last month.
They say they have vague memories of Hackett in their room at the nearby Hotel Emma afterward. Surveillance at the hotel reportedly shows Hackett arriving with the two women and leaving without them later that night.
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (Reuters) - The White House said on Sunday it was “unfortunate” that Palestinians were declining to meet with Vice President Mike Pence during an upcoming trip to the region in the aftermath of President Donald Trump’s decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.
Vice President Mike Pence stands behind as President Donald Trump holds up the proclamation he signed that the United States recognizes Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and will move its embassy there, during an address from the White House in Washington. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
“It’s unfortunate that the Palestinian Authority is walking away again from an opportunity to discuss the future of the region, but the administration remains undeterred in its efforts to help achieve peace between Israelis and Palestinians and our peace team remains hard at work putting together a plan,” said Jarrod Agen, a deputy chief of staff and spokesman for Pence.
NEW YORK (AP) - Former New York Knicks star Charles Oakley has officially been cleared of misdemeanor assault charges stemming from a scuffle with Madison Square Garden security guards last year.
The New York Post reports that a Manhattan judge dismissed the charges Friday. Oakley and prosecutors had agreed to a deal last August that the charges would be erased if Oakley stayed out of trouble for six months.
Oakley's lawyer, Alex Spiro, says Oakley has been "completely vindicated."
Oakley played for the Knicks from 1988 to 1998. But he's had a rocky relationship with the team in recent years.
The onetime star was accused of striking a security guard during a game on Feb. 8, 2017.
Oakley has filed a lawsuit against Knicks owner James Dolan alleging that he was the one assaulted.
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DNREC launched a new online tool Monday that will let Delaware landowners find wetlands on their property. The Delaware Freshwater Wetland Toolbox will let landowners scroll through six wetland hot topics, including wetland mapping, identifying wetlands, benefits, tidal versus non-tidal, help wetlands, free gift and contacts. You can use these checklists to find signs of wetlands on your land. To use the new online tool, go to DNREC’s website and click on Delaware Freshwater Wetland Toolbox.
OLD FORGE, N.Y. — New York state snowmobiling fees are being waived for out-of-state residents this weekend.
Through Monday, registration fees won’t be applied for New York fun-seekers and those from Canada to promote winter tourism. State registration fees can range from $45 to $100.
New York has more than 10,000 miles of snowmobile trails.
All snowmobiles must be properly registered and insured.
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Police are asking for help from the public in finding a woman suspected in an attempted robbery.
Honolulu police say a woman was walking along Kona Street on Friday May 18 around 8:45 a.m. when she was attacked.
The suspect allegedly, as seen in surveillance footage, hit the woman, attempted to take her bag and fled in an unknown direction, police said.
The suspect is described as Polynesian, in her 20s, 5 feet 10 inches tall and 190 pounds. She has dark hair, a heavy build and was last seen wearing dark leggings, a hoodie, a white T-shirt with her hair in a bun.
Police are asking anyone with information about this incident to call CrimeStoppers at 955-8300 or click here.
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A group of firefighters, police officers and emergency personnel making their way across the Carolinas were aided through Gastonia Wednesday by members of the city police department and Gaston County Sheriff's Office. The Carolina Brotherhood Ride made its way through Gastonia from N.C. 7 to Broad Street between 12:30-1 p.m, before leaving for U.S. 74 and Cleveland County.
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Victims' advocates say Guam priest sex abuse lawsuits could top 200 Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests sees the cases growing dramatically. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2oPr8a1 Nearly 600 pages of documents related to Bill 326-33, which lifted the civil statute of limitations for child sex abuse cases, was provided to the Archdiocese of Agana.
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Dunlap: Appreciate The Steelers Coaching Situation Today With the annual dismissal of NFL coaches, do Steelers fans appreciate the stability the team has had with only three head coaches since 1969?
Pittsburgh Steelers Team Grades: Steelers Defeat Browns In OvertimeRegardless of the outcome of Sunday's game with the Cleveland Browns, the Pittsburgh Steelers were locked into the number three seed in the playoffs. Still, they wanted to end the season with a win and it took overtime action to secure the victory.
David Bowie and Edna Walsh’s musical Lazarus is coming to the big screen. The musical–based on the book The Man Who Fell to Earth, which Bowie starred in the 1976 Nicolas Roeg film adaptation of–premiered in New York City in 2015 and came to London in 2016. Footage of the off-West End London production has been made into a theatrical version of the show, and the movie will screen at Brooklyn’s Kings Theater on May 2, featuring the seven-piece backing band from the original New York show performing live. Michael C. Hall was the star of the London production. Presale is going on now, and general admission tickets go on sale tomorrow morning.
Srinagar, April 24 (KMS): In occupied Kashmir, the Jammu and Kashmir Muslim Conference has urged the international community to fulfill its responsibilities to mitigate the sufferings of the people of Jammu and Kashmir due to illegal occupation of India.
The demand was raised at a meeting, which was presided over by JKMC Chairman Shabbir Ahmad Dar and attended by Muhammad Sultan Magra, Advocate Abdul Hamid, Merajuddin, Muhammad Ramzan and others.
The participants of the meeting said that Jammu and Kashmir was an unfinished agenda of 1947 Partition Plan, and solution to the dispute lied only in the implementation of the United Nations resolutions.
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Police foil suicide bomb attack in Bama
The Police in Borno said they had foiled a suicide bomb attack, coordinated by Boko Haram insurgents in Bama town, Bama Local Government Area of the State. Mr Edet Okon, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) for the command in the state said this on Tuesday in a statement in Maiduguri. He said that the three suicide bombers were neutralised by police men on guard in the area.
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Ayr is set for a real party as DJ George Bowie is coming to town.
He will bring his famous set to Arthur Street Kitchen (formerly West of the Moon) on March 3.
Doors will open at 9.30pm, with tickets costing £8 if they are booked - £10 on the night depending on availability.
Booths are available for £20 per head, which includes entry and a drink - minimum four people.
He will be supported by Dean Burnett and DJ Sinki, with plenty of tunes to keep you in the party mood.
Bowie is a regular on West FM, playing his tunes on a Friday night.
He also regularly contributes at Hampden Park as entertainment for Scotland games pre match.
Call 01292 438990 for tickets - over 18s only.
PARKLAND, Fla. (AP)  As summer approaches, parents and community leaders worry that down time away from friends could cause stress and depression among survivors of February's Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School massacre.
Community leaders and parents are scrambling to organize programs by next month where students can socialize, partake in sports and arts or talk to a trauma therapist.
Parkland leaders are taking advice from schools such as Columbine High School. Frank DeAngelis was principal during the 1999 shooting. He says churches and athletic teams held programs, but there was still an increase in drug and alcohol use.
One of the biggest challenges remains in getting students to access the services. Many don't want to share their feelings with a stranger, saying talking with friends was more helpful. That's why leaders are focusing on creative outlets such as art and theater.
Offset Cops A Car For The Man That Saved Him From His Car Accident
After Offset was involved in a terrible car accident a few weeks ago in Atlanta he tracked down the good Samaritan that helped him. Offset was able to get in contact with the gentleman and the superstar gifted him with a Nissan Altima. The man was reportedly without a car and walking to work the morning he helped him after the accident.
The man who helped save Offset after his car accident in Atlanta was walking to work that day, so Offset bought him a new car. pic.twitter.com/wWpgT1WTCE — Karen Civil (@KarenCivil) May 30, 2018
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President and CEO, David Helveston of ABC, Jhon Cuthbertson of BIC Alliance and Vice President, Andrew B. Lopez of Cajun Industries visit at the ABC Excellence in Construction Awards.
Baltimore Police Department Commissioner Kevin Davis speaks at a news conference in Baltimore to announce that seven Baltimore police officers who worked on a firearms crime task force are facing charge Baltimore officials say they don't want any delays . Hundreds of people are expected to testify, and other judges had cleared their dockets to accommodate the widely-publicized hearing.
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BALTIMORE (AP) — U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions and the new chief of Homeland Security will use Baltimore as a backdrop to talk about efforts to combat a notorious gang with law enforcement and immigration actions.
Sessions and Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen (KEERST-jen kneel-sen) will speak Tuesday about the Trump administration’s efforts to fight the MS-13 gang. They’ll join officials at the U.S. attorney’s office.
MS-13 members are suspected of committing high-profile slayings in Maryland, Virginia and New York. A hallmark of the gang, which has ties to Central America, is repeated slashes to a victim’s body.
The gang has become a prime target of the Trump administration amid its broader crackdown on immigration. Authorities said a national sweep in October netted more than 200 members.
RAYMOND, N.H. (WHDH) — Two New England men are facing charges after police say they were caught racing Wednesday through morning traffic on a New Hampshire highway.
Authorities say troopers arrested Rafat Kareem, 21, of Manchester, New Hampshire, and Martin Hodgson, 24, of York, Maine, on Route 101 westbound in Raymond around 11 a.m. after receiving to a call from a concerned motorist who reported two vehicles that were racing.
Troopers clocked one driver traveling at an “extremely high rate of speed” and another at 102 mph.
The vehicles, a 2006 Infinity and a 2002 Subaru, were racing as troopers approached them, according to police.
Kareem and Hodgson were both arrested and charged with reckless conduct, road racing and reckless driving. Police say Hodgson was found in possesion of controlled drugs.
Both men are due in court in August.
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After a dramatic night at Finn Park when Finn Harps lost out to Sligo Rovers, but not before they lost three players to serious injuries, all three being removed by ambulance from Finn Park, assistant manager, Paul Hegarty gave his reaction to Diarmaid Doherty.
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CHARLOTTETOWN — Air Canada is apologizing to a Prince Edward Island family after the airline bumped a 10-year-old boy from a flight.
Brett Doyle booked four tickets from Charlottetown to Costa Rica for his family last August.
A day before the vacation during March break, Doyle says he checked his family in for the flight online, but could not select a seat for his son.
After hours on the phone with Air Canada, Doyle's wife drove to the airport and was told the flight was oversold and their son had been bumped.
The family drove to Moncton to catch a different Air Canada flight to meet the Costa Rica flight in Montreal, but when that flight was cancelled they were forced to drive to Halifax and stay overnight in a hotel.
Air Canada said in an email that the airline has apologized to the Doyle family, and that the situation should not have occurred.
In a goof-up by the organisers, former goalkeeper Bhaskar Ganguly was not called for felicitation by Prime Minister Narendra Modi just before India's U-17 World Cup match against USA here on Friday, despite his name being there in the list.Prime Minister Narendra Modi felicitated the captains of Indian football teams that played in the Asian Games. But when Ganguly's name was called after P K Banerjee and Syed Nayeemuddin, Rajasthan footballer Magan Singh Rajvi came out and received the shawl and memento from the Prime Minister."There was a mix-up but as soon as we came to know of it, we decided to rectify it. Bhaskar was later felicitated privately at the half-time of the India vs USA match. We also apologised to him for the incident," an official from the organisers of the felicitation ceremony told PTI.Others felicitated by the Prime Minister included IM Vijayan, Bhaichuing Bhutia, Sunil Chhetri and Bembem Devi. PM Modi presented all of them with a shawl and a memento.
Tim Hardaway Jr. made a tying 3-pointer with 3.3 seconds remaining in regulation and scored nine points in overtime, including the go-ahead free throw, to lift the Atlanta Hawks to a 114-112 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday night. Hardaway made the first of two free throws with 10.8 seconds remaining in overtime for a 113-112 lead.
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Marcus Rogers along with Grind Nation Boxing will host another live boxing event in downtown Chattanooga this Saturday, Feb. 11.
It all goes down at the Convention Center this Saturday, doors open at 6PM and the fights start at 7PM.
There will be 6 fights on the card with one heavy-weight bout. Rogers will be featured in the main event.
Tickets are $20 at the door with ring-side tables available.
Rogers, a Chattanooga native said, "our main goal is to show kids there is another lane, it's not on the streets. Also just bringing the family oriented events. People really come with their families. I think just to keep that example going, to say, you can do whatever you want to do. I had obstacles in my life, we got over them and we're just doing what we do now."
In globally connected markets, what U.S. consumers and businesses pay for their mortgages and loans can affect financial assets from Beijing to Buenos Aires.
The yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury reached 3% Tuesday for the first time since the beginning of 2014, a long-awaited landmark in the move away from years of ultralow borrowing costs.
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The New Orleans Police Department is investigating a reported shooting in Old Aurora Monday morning.
According to the report, a male victim was found suffering from a gunshot wound to the arm and side on the 2800 block of Boyd Street.
The investigation remains ongoing. No further details available at this time.
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT)- The Oak Mountain Eagles head into the 2017 season looking for an identity. The 7A Region 3 is historically one of the best regions in the state.
The Eagles have had some success (winning 10 games in 2014) but they take a back seat to the likes of Hoover and Spain Park. This year they’re taking a different approach. It’s not so much about the physicality of football. It’s all psychological.
“We’ve got to have mental intensity at this time of year,” head coach Cris Bell said. “When you go back and you look at the course of our season, both offensively and defensively, the number of mental errors we made, we were making them at this point of the year and end of the year. We’ve got to do a better job mentally.”
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Sanchez (finger) is being evaluated in Florida on Monday and could begin playing catch in the near future, Gregor Chisholm of MLB.com reports.
Sanchez spent most of the 2017 campaign on the disabled list with blister issues on his finger, making just eight starts (36 innings) and last appearing in a game in July. If everything checks out, the 25-year-old could be cleared to resume throwing as early as Tuesday. A healthy Sanchez will look to get back on track after last year's injury-riddled campaign, as he posted an impressive 3.00 ERA in 30 starts (192 innings) in 2016.
Shortly before 9:00am on Sunday, 10th December, 2017 Officers from the Mobile Division were on routine foot patrol on Bimini Avenue off Market Street, when they observed a male acting in a suspicious manner.
The officers conducted a search of the male and found a quantity of marijuana.
The male was arrested and is expected to be charged later this week. Well he wouldn’t be going to Miami anytime soon.
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More than 100 Americans and Mexicans met at the Texas/Mexico border this weekend for what they say was a show of unity between border towns. Residents of the border towns Del Rio, Texas and Acuna, Mexico met at a bridge between the two countries to demonstrate that the two towns make up one community.
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Two people were injured in an altercation that drew a large police presence to the West End for hours on Tuesday.
Winnipeg police went to Toronto Street at about 3:30 p.m. after they received reports about a possible weapon or altercation.
Officers and members of the tactical unit blocked off Toronto, between Sargent and Ellice avenues, for more than four hours while investigators were on the scene.
Police block Toronto Street, which was closed between Ellice and Sargent for hours Tuesday. (Sabrina Carnevale/CBC)
Const. Jason Michalyshen said Wednesday that an argument broke out in a small group of people who knew each other. An adult and a youth were sent to hospital but their injuries weren't serious, police said.
Police expect to make arrests in the case Wednesday, Michalyshen added.
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, US Virgin Islands (AP) — The U.S. Virgin Islands says it has reached a $1.4 billion deal to reopen one of the world's largest refineries in a move expected to boost the U.S. territory's economy.
Gov. Kenneth Mapp said Monday that private equity firm ArcLight Capital Partners LLC will restart a St. Croix refinery that closed in 2012. He said refinery operations will start in late 2019 with an estimated 200,000 barrels of crude oil to be processed daily. Mapp said revenues could top $600 million over the first 10 years and that hundreds of jobs will be created.
Legislators still have to vote on the deal that would see 50 percent of annual revenues go toward the island's public pension system. Mapp said remaining revenues will help build an upscale hotel in St. Thomas.
Eclipse Viewing at Big Bone Lick State Park
This will be the first time a complete solar eclipse has been across the United States since 1918. The recreation staff will be providing ‘eclipse themed’ programs on the Saturday and Sunday leading up to the eclipse. All events will take place at the Big Bone Lick Museum. The grassy field below the Museum will be offered as a quiet, level place for visitors to view the eclipse. For safe viewing, eclipse glasses are required. The eclipse can be viewed anywhere in the contiguous USA; viewing times will vary by location.
Monday, August 21
1:01 p.m. Start of Eclipse
2:28 p.m. Maximum Eclipse at 92%
3:53 p.m. End of Eclipse
For more information call (270) 797-3421 or visit parks.ky.gov
On October 4, 2017, Investigators with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, with assistance from the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office searched a residence in the Wilderness Shores area of Orange County.
This search yielded approximately 40 pounds of Marijuana, 3 Marijuana plants, and 19 firearms. James Adam Cooper, 38, of Locust Grove, was taken into custody by the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office on charges unrelated to the search of the residence.
Cooper will be formally charged in Orange County at a later date.
Sunday's scheduled contest between the Oakland A's and Houston Astros has been postponed due to the continuing forecast of rain. A makeup date has not yet been announced.
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Baripada: In yet another man-elephant conflict, a youth was trampled to death by a wild tusker in Naya Purusottampur village under Baripada Forest Range in Mayurbhanj district on Tuesday.
The deceased has been identified as Bishu Dehury of the same village.
According to sources, the victim had ventured into a forested area near the village to pick plums in the morning when he encountered a pachyderm. The tusker trampled him to death on the spot.
The wild animal is believed to have sneaked into the area last night in search of food.
Forest officials recovered the body from the forest later in the morning and sent it for autopsy to Baripada Hospital.
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Best known for the 1962 hit “You Better Move On,” the great southern soul singer and songwriter Arthur Alexander had a tender crooning style that brought a cozy down home feel to ballads and uptempo numbers alike. Though he was covered by both the Beatles (“Anna”) and Rolling Stones (“You Better Move On”) in the early days of the British Invasion—and later by Bob Dylan (“Sally Sue Brown”)— Alexander’s commercial fortunes had waned by the time this self-titled album was released in 1972. Regardless, it’s a stirring effort, highlighted by the beautiful “Rainbow Road,” an exuberant take on “Burning Love,” cut before Elvis’ smash hit, and the gospel-tinged “Love’s Where Life Begins.” This welcome reissue adds six additional tracks from the same era to the original work, making it a fine testament to a sorely underrated talent.
The Edmonton Oilers announced Monday they have recalled struggling centre Anton Lander.
In 16 NHL games this season, Lander, 25, has managed to score just once, adding two assists for the Oilers. However, Lander has been tearing it up offensively for the American Hockey League’s (AHL) Bakersfield Condors, scoring 10 goals, and adding 11 assists in just 13 games this season.
The Oilers have also assigned forward Taylor Beck to the Condors.
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut officials are asking the state's highest court to revoke Kennedy cousin Michael Skakel's bail and send him back to prison.
The chief state's attorney's office filed the request Monday with the state Supreme Court.
Skakel, a nephew of Robert F. Kennedy's widow, Ethel Kennedy, was convicted in 2002 in the death of Martha Moxley in their wealthy Greenwich neighborhood in 1975, when they were both teenagers. He was sentenced to 20 years to life in prison, but another judge granted him a new trial in 2013, citing mistakes by his lawyer.
The state Supreme Court reinstated the conviction in December 2016. Skakel's lawyers asked the court to reconsider, a request that remains pending.
Skakel posted $1.2 million bail after the new trial was granted, and has remained free since.
One may experience chills of the delightful kind listening to the Christmas program presented this December by the Asheville Symphony Chamber Chorus, entitled “The Holly and the Ivy.” The concert promises to be a felicitous venture into the music of many centuries and cultures, with an emphasis on American music. It will begin with four settings of the centuries-old prayer “Ave Maria;” a Gregorian Chant from the Medieval Era as well as settings from 1580, 1862 and 1980. Vive la différence!
What: Two pairs of tickets to Asheville Symphony Chorus’ Holly and Ivy Concert
Where: First Presbyterian Church of Asheville, 40 Church St., Asheville
When: Friday, Dec. 15, 2017 at 7:30 pm
Two randomly selected winners will get a pair of tickets each to the concert. Can’t wait to get tickets? Find ’em here.
For a chance to win a pair of tickets to The Holly and Ivy holiday Concert with the Asheville Symphony Chorus, comment below before midnight on Wednesday, Dec. 13, and stay tuned on Thursday morning!
Dublin media company Spicy Dog sent YouTuber Thomas Arnold around Dublin on a motorised skateboard ahead of Saint Patrick’s Day 2018.“Jesus Christ, this is scary,” he says before embarking on a long ride encompassing some of the iconic sights of the Irish capital (among them the Guinness brewery, Trinity College and the River Liffey).Dressed in a green suit, Arnold zoomed around the city giving high-fives and fist bumps to tourists and finished with a pint of Guinness and a packet of Tayto chips outside a pub. You couldn’t be more Saint Patrick’s Day than that. Credit: spicydogmedia.ie via Storyful
A transgender man told cops he was assaulted and robbed of his pocketbook on a Manhattan subway New Year’s Day, police sources said.
The 36-year-old man said his attackers struck while he was riding an E train about 5:17 p.m. They beat him up and took his bag, he told cops, according to sources.
The man was found unconscious near 23rd Street and Eighth Avenue. He was taken to Bellevue Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Police sources said it doesn’t appear to be a hate crime.
After a 1-3 district start and two straight losses, the fortunes of the Sweetwater baseball team have made a dramatic reversal the past week.
It started Monday with the team’s 5-3 home win over Big Spring. An even bigger statement came on Friday, when the Mustangs went to Snyder and came back with a 7-0 victory.
With a 3-3 record, Sweet-water is alone in second place in wild and woolly District 5-4A, where four teams are now separated by just one game. Brownwood is 2-3, while Snyder and Big Spring are both 2-4.
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Huskers cash in Richmond miscues to remain unbeaten in league
By Russ Green/Sports Editor
The Spartan baseball team got another good outing from sophomore pitcher Clayton Coldwell Thursday night, but it wasn’t enough as Higginsville grabbed a 4-1 win at Richmond. The first-place Huskers scratched out four singles, but all four runs were unearned as Higginsville improved to 3-0 in the MRVC East and 7-3 overall. It was Richmond’s second league setback in as many outings, while also dropping to 1-6 overall.
Two of the Huskers hits came in the opening inning, but Coldwell settled down to allow two more hits while striking out five and not allowing a walk.
“That’s two gems in a row by Clayton,” Richmond coach Brandon Quick said.
The complete story is in the Thursday, April 18, 2017 Richmond News.
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OUT of the three Presidents that had opportunity to scrutinize this settlement, Presidents Obasanjo and Jonathan are alive. Have they disowned this settlement? - Mr Mohammed Adoke, SAN, immediate past Attorney General of the Federation under Jonathan.
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Announcement: Asia Pacific Cultural Center 20th New Year Celebration The International Examiner
The Asia Pacific Cultural Center is hosting its 20th annual New Year Celebration on Saturday, February 10, 2018. The celebration will showcase the country and culture of Korea. It will feature more than 90 booths with cultural art from many countries as well as food, drink, retail, games, crafts and more. It will include live entertainment from Indonesia, Japan, China, Hawaiʻi, Guam, Philippines, Korea, Thailand, Fiji, Samoa, Tonga, Vietnam, Cambodia, Okinawa, Micronesia, India, Tokelau, Burma, Taiwan, Pakistan, Tahit and more.
The event is free and will be held between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. at:
Tacoma Dome Exhibition Hall
2727 East D St., Tacoma
The event is accepting applications for food, retail and nonprofit booths. Apply online at apcc96.org
A United Boeing 737-900, registration N66897 performing flight UA-1239 from Miami,FL to Chicago O'Hare,IL with 155 people on board, was enroute at FL340 about 90nm southeast of Tallahassee,FL when the crew reported smell of smoke in the cabin and decided to divert to Tallahassee. The crew advised they would vacate the runway via taxiway B9 and stop on taxiway B for checks by emergency services.
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The Dementia Cafe provides information about living with dementia and other services available locally in an informal and comfortable environment. A Dementia Cafe is also a place to relax, socialise and meet other people with dementia and their carers.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The fourth nor'easter in three weeks is set to smack the East Coast on the first day of spring.
The National Weather Service says the bulk of the dangerous, wind-driven snow and sleet is expected to wallop New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware and parts of eastern Pennsylvania before heading off to Nantucket early Thursday.
Sleet and freezing rain are expected on Tuesday afternoon, the first day of spring. On Wednesday, about 6 to 9 inches of snow is expected, with some areas getting nearly a foot.
Brian Hurley is the senior forecaster at the National Weather Service's Weather Prediction Center. He says four nor'easters in three weeks is highly unusual, but it happens when a weather pattern locks in.
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Michigan’s Charles Matthews is removing his name from consideration for the NBA draft.
Matthews announced his decision Wednesday, saying he’s learned a lot through this process. He says he’ll now focus on finishing his education at Michigan and leading his teammates to more success next season. The Wolverines made it to the NCAA title game this year before losing to Villanova .
Michigan already lost big man Moe Wagner, who left early for the draft. Matthews declared for the draft without hiring an agent, but he’s now withdrawing.
The 6-foot-6 Matthews averaged 13 points a game this past season, his first with the Wolverines after transferring from Kentucky and sitting out a season. He has two seasons of college eligibility remaining.
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If you're wondering what a cross between Raffi Torres and Fernando Pisani might look like, consider the gap-toothed guy with pork-chop sideburns and a big, Shark-eating grin. After grabbing Game 2 by the throat in Edmonton, laying out a handful of San Jose Sharks with his bone-crushing hits and then scoring the game-winning goal for good measure, the Oilers playoff hero delivered another knockout punch Sunday in San Jose.
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The garden bridge, proposed to cross the Thames from the South Bank to Temple, is nothing if not a landmark of the post-truth era. It has wrung tens of millions out of the public purse on the basis of deceptions, distortions and facts that proved to be fake. First sold as “a gift to the people of London”, entirely paid for by private sector donations, it is now due to cost a minimum of £60m in public money. Its estimated total cost has gone from £60m to “north of £200 million”. — Rowan Moore
Get the inside line on Kemea Yamaha Official MX2's line up of youngsters, Benoit Paturel, Brent Van doninck and Alvin Östlund, who will be armed with top spec Yamaha YZ250F's in the prestigious 2017 FIM Motocross MX2 World Championship.
Miwa Sado, a political journalist at Japanese broadcasting organization NHK died from overwork after logging 159 hours.
Fresno Police say Isaiah Murrietta's 17-year-old brother, and second suspect in the Eugenio Ybarra murder case, has turned himself in to police.The brothers are accused of opening fire on a car with four people in it on Friday. As the car attempted to flee, it crashed into a tree, killing 19-year-old Eugenio Ybarra.Police were able to corner 16-year-old Isaiah Murrietta, but his 17-year-old brother remained at large.Police say both brothers are members of the Calwa Bulldogs gang.
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Friday is the final day for residents in Saskatchewan to have their say about how cannabis should be made available in the province.
Last month, the province launched an online cannabis survey. So far, 33,000 respondents have taken the survey.
When it was initially announced, Justice Minister Don Morgan said the province would undertake a review process to determine how cannabis should be sold and distributed come July 1, 2018 — the date by which the federal Liberal government wants recreational pot use legalized.
Morgan committed to publicly releasing the findings of the review.
Firefighters are battling a 500-acre blaze in the Box Springs Mountain area of Riverside, authorities said.
Homes were evacuated in Riverside as firefighters battled a brush fire that charred at least 1,000 acres in the Box Springs Mountain area of Riverside on Sunday.The evacuation order was lifted by around 9:30 p.m. as the blaze was estimated at 30 percent containment.The fire was located in an area east of the UC Riverside campus.Evacuations had been ordered for homes west of Hidden Springs Drive from Greenridge Drive to Country Gate Road, officials said.An evacuation center was established at Canyon Springs High School, 23100 Cougar Canyon Road, Moreno Valley.The blaze was called the Blaine Fire for its location east of Blaine Road.No injuries or serious damage were reported.
The Keir Collection is huge. Assembled over five decades by the late Edmund de Unger, the collection of Islamic art encompasses almost 2,000 works from three continents and spanning 13 centuries.
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Sat 9/30 @ 6-9PM
The visual art community felt — and still feels — a deep sense of loss over the death of artist/educator/art critic Dan Tranberg who passed away in May from cancer at the age of 53. There was hardly anyone in that community whose life was not touched in some way by Tranberg.
A memorial scholarship has been established in his name with an auction taking place at an event at Bonfoey Gallery Sat 9/30. Almost 50 artists have offered their work for the cause, including Cleveland Institute of Art graduate and rising art star Dana Schutz, national known photographer Abe Frajndich, and such area notables as Garie Waltzer, Chris Pekoc, Judith Salomon and Lissa Bockrath. The works are on view at the gallery for the week prior to the event.
Looking ahead, Bonfoey will mount a retrospective of Tranberg’s work called Seven Is Magic, slated to open with a reception on Sat 10/13 and run through Sat 11/8.
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Britain says it might seek to remain in a customs union with the European Union for a time to avoid border chaos after leaving the bloc.
The Department for Exiting the European Union said Tuesday that there could be "a temporary customs union between the U.K. and the EU."
And it said a future "customs partnership" could eliminate the need for a customs border between Britain and the EU.
The question of whether there will be economic barriers with the EU after Brexit in March 2019 has been the subject of mixed signals from U.K. government ministers.
The lack of clarity has created uncertainty for British businesses.
The government is trying to rebuff claims before a new round of talks later this month that it is unprepared for Brexit negotiations.
LAKELAND, Fla -- Detroit Tigers right-hander Mike Fiers won't make his scheduled start on Tuesday while he treats back issues that could keep him from opening the season with the club.
Manager Ron Gardenhire described the injury as a "strain" on Monday, although he emphasized that it was not a serious or long-term injury.
"They're working on him every morning to get that thing loosened up where we can go to work," Gardenhire said.
Fiers has struggled in his last three outings, and the Tigers would like to see improvement in his final spring start.
If his back keeps him out action, Fiers could begin the season on the 10-day disabled list, clearing the way for both Matthew Boyd and Daniel Norris to make the Opening Day roster.
As it stands, Fiers, Boyd and Norris are competing for two rotation spots.
The Tigers will bring up right-hander Sandy Baez from minor-league camp to start Tuesday against the New York Yankees in place of Fiers.
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Rats! They’re decimating the world’s seabirds
The Vancouver Sun interviewed Michael Russello, a professor whose lab at UBC’s Okanagan campus is analyzing rats using a global rat DNA database compiled at Fordham University.
The goal is to determine where all of the first rats came from and pinpoint when they first arrived.
You are your mid-life, widowed, and your doctor suggests you get out and do something. So you buy a brothel.
This is what Madam Carmel did.
The Pink House in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia, is Australia's longest running brothel.
It is the subject of a new documentary called The Pink House, which is showing at this year's Sydney Film Festival.
Although prostitution is technically illegal in Western Australia, the pink tin shed has been servicing the miners of this remote frontier town since 1904.
: A 38-year-old man allegedly killed his brother with an iron rod after he found him in a compromising position with his wife at their home in Talera area in Bundi district, police said today.The woman also suffered injuries and was undergoing treatment at Maharao Bhim Singh Hospital in Kota.ALSO READ:The accused, in a fit of rage, attacked his wife and his 35-year-old brother with an iron rod after he found them in compromising position last night, additional superintendent of police (ASP) of Bundi Dashrath Singh said, adding that while his brother died, his wife suffered serious injuries.The accused has been nabbed, police said.
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NOLENSVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – Police and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation are investigating a homicide at a home in Nolensville.
According to Nolensville police, the person was found overnight Sunday at a home on Sam Donald Road.
Additional information was not released.
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* Rental income for the first quarter 2017 amounted to € 12.9 million (2016: € 12.3 million)
* For the fiscal year 2016, a gross dividend of € 5.10 (net dividend € 3.57) per share is attributed
* Q1 fair value of investment property portfolio – including development projects – decreases to € 818.7 million (31 dec 2016: € 819.8 million)
* Over 2017 there will be no contribution to the net result from core activities by adding new development projects
* Management company expects for the full year, a net result from core activities slightly below the level of 2016.
* In the first quarter 2017, the shopping centres’ epra-occupancy rate slightly decreases to 95.6% (31 december 2016: 95.9%).
* Offices epra-occupancy rate decreased from 90.9% at 31 dec 2016 to 90.6% at 31 march 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The iconic 'Nibbles Woodaway' will be re-painted on Thursday.
He was vandalized last week. Folks at The Big Blue Bug Solutions say never in the 40 years that the bug's been up there have they had this happen.
"I said ugh are you kidding me - we were really shocked by it."
Tony DeJesus got wind of the vandalism early that morning. He says it must have happened in the overnight by at least two very daring culprits who had to climb to the top of the roof, and then to the top of nibbles.
The bug itself is raised up off the roof over 12 feet.
The vandals painted on both sides of the bug's head near his eyes. It seems to show initials too.
The graffiti is visible from the highway for all of Nibbles' passers-by to see. That's why the company wants to get rid of it as soon as possible.
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Police have released CCTV footage of an elderly woman being burgled while she lay in bed. The incident occurred at the victim's home in Blackbrook Lane in Bromley on March 6.
Dutch police say they shot and wounded a man who was standing on the balcony of a residential apartment block and reportedly was waving an ax and shouting "Allahu akbar."
In a series of tweets, Rotterdam police say the shooting happened early Wednesday afternoon in Schiedam when police tried unsuccessfully to calm the man. When an arrest team entered the apartment, the man attempted to attack them and injured a police dog.
Police say they are investigating the man's background. His identity was not released.
The confrontation came a day after a man in Belgium attacked and killed two female police officers and fatally shot a passer-by.
CASPER, Wyo. – A Wyoming man and a Montana woman who walked away from pre-release centers on April 7 have died of injuries suffered in a car crash in California.
Officials in Contra Costa County say 35-year-old Erica Pearce of Laurel, Montana, died soon after the April 17 crash near Oakley, California. Officials in Natrona County, Wyoming tell KTWO-AM that 37-year-old Jerome Dunks died several days later.
Dunks was wanted for leaving the Casper Re-Entry Center and taking a Honda Civic while purportedly on a test drive. The Civic was involved in the crash. Dunks had been sentenced for wrongful receipt or disposing of property in Hot Springs County, Wyoming.
KULR-TV reports Pearce was wanted for leaving a pre-release center in Billings, Montana. She had been serving time for assault on a peace officer, criminal endangerment and drug possession.
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LONDON — British police are investigating six claims of sexual assault or assault by Academy Award-winning actor Kevin Spacey, three more than previously disclosed.
British media reported earlier this year that London’s Metropolitan Police force was investigating allegations against the former “House of Cards” star.
Police in Britain don’t name suspects until they are charged. Asked about Spacey, the force did not identify him by name but said Wednesday that detectives were investigating allegations of sexual assault alleged to have taken place in London’s Westminster borough in 1996 and the western England city of Gloucester in 2013.
The force says three other complaints of sexual assault and one of assault by the same suspect have been made.
Spacey was artistic director of London’s Old Vic theater for 11 years until 2015.
Turner tallied 24 points (10-15 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-4 FT), eight rebounds, three assists, two steals and one block across 40 minutes during Sunday's 126-116 victory over the Nuggets.
Turner had his best game in almost a month Sunday, helping the Pacers to a tough overtime victory. Victor Oladipo is going to receive all the attention after his 47 point outburst, but Turner's owners will be very happy to see the big man contributing. The fact he played 40 minutes is also a fantastic sign, indicating that he is not carrying any major injury concerns at this time. He gets a couple of days off before the Thunder come to town, where he will face a tough matchup against Steven Adams.
Pranks are all fun and games, unless someone actually thinks it’s real. In a worst case scenario, pranking your spouse could cause the relationship to end.
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Fortunately, this famous Youtube couple didn’t split after the wife’s disgusting, but hilarious prank — but her husband was livid:
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Much like the big club in the NHL, the Stockton Heat rode a roller coaster of ups and downs during the 2016-17 AHL regular season. Stockton finished the season on an eleven game point streak, going 7-0-4 to clinch the final playoff spot in the Pacific Division.
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First lady Melania Trump tends to keep a fairly low profile, but when she does step out in public, she makes her fashion count.
Trump, 47, recently turned heads in a white skirt suit and wide-brimmed hat as she and her husband welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte Macron, to the White House.
The first lady is fond of crisp, structured ensembles. Mark Wilson / Getty Images
Her asymmetrical, belted Michael Kors blazer and coordinating pencil skirt were striking, but it was her dramatic hat stole the show.
Ghana coach Avram Grant will travel with his provisional 26 man squad on Monday to the UAE to finalize preparations for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon.
Grant has been training with a large pool of players who have shown their readiness to represent their nation when the Africa Cup of Nations starts in Gabon.
England based Andre and Jordan Ayew, Daniel Amartey, Christian Atsu, Andy Yiadom and Asamoah Gyan will meet up with the team in Dubai.
The Stars trained for four days at the St. Thomas Aquinas school and are scheduled to take their preparations to the next level when they arrive in Dubai.
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The ultimate football game takes place this weekend, and we can’t wait to see who will come out victorious this Sunday against the New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles.
However, while you watch the game, your definitely gonna need something good to drink as you cheer and scream at the television and Joe of The Joe & Alex Show, has just the drink for you! On this week’s episode of Joe’s Drink of the Week, he sat down with Eric from the Red Room, where he made a special concotion called “The Big Game Cocktail” and truly is the perfect combination of whiskey, sprite and a splash of something special to make the ultimate game day drink!
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According to Marca, Zidane will be handed a contract extension regardless of what happens for the rest of the season.
The Frenchman is under contract until June 2018 but Perez has been so impressed that he wants to put a new deal on the table.
Marca claim Zidane has the blind trust of president Perez, who has been taken aback by the way the fans have bought into the side.
Real sit three points clear at the top of La Liga with a game in hand over Barcelona.
PARIS France's financial prosecutor confirmed on Friday that it had carried out raids and conducted interviews as part of an international tax evasion probe carried out by the Eurojust organisation.
The financial prosecutor's office added in a statement that some 25 agents were working on the case. Its statement did not identify the names of any companies or individuals being probed.
(Reporting by Sudip Kar-Gupta; Editing by Leigh Thomas)
Join the Mining Injustice Solidarity Network on a bus tour to untangle the secret webs of power and money that connect our city to some of the most harmful and toxic mining and extractive projects around the world. Noon-4 pm. Free/pwyc. Location and more info TBA, see website/facebook page for details.
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This internationally renowned street festival features masqueraders in colourful and striking costumes and steel pan bands winding their way from Exhibition Place moving along a 3.5 km route on Lake Shore Boulevard. 8:30 am-8:30 pm.
General admission gets you into Exhibition Place to view the parade from seats in the bleachers or bring folding chairs. $20, srs $15, child 12 & under $10. VIP seating and cabana experience $90-$200. Free to watch along Lake Shore Blvd.
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HARPURSVILLE, N.Y. (AP) — The long-awaited arrival of April the giraffe’s baby in upstate New York has made Animal Adventure Park the second most live-viewed channel in YouTube’s history.
YouTube says April’s livestream had more than 232 million live views and 7.6 billion minutes of live watch time since February, second only to League of Legends eSports, which has been around since 2012.
The not-yet-named male baby giraffe was running around with its mother within three hours of birth Saturday at the private zoo in Harpursville, a village 130 miles (210 kilometers) northwest of New York City.
Animal Adventure Park owner Jordan Patch says the baby is healthy and April is recovering “perfectly.”
April and the baby will be introduced to the public when the park opens for the season next month.
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For the second straight week, Auburn ace Casey Mize has earned SEC Pitcher of the Week honors.
Mize tossed 7 1/3 innings of one-run ball while tying his career high with 13 strikeouts and not issuing a walk in Auburn's series-opening win against Texas A&M on Friday. It was the second straight start that Mize struck out 13 after he reached that mark during his no-hitter the week prior.
Mize is the first SEC pitcher to earn back-to-back SEC Pitcher of the Week honors since Vanderbilt's Carson Fulmer accomplished the feat during the final two weeks of the 2015 season.
Mize (5-0, 1.93 ERA) is the first Auburn pitcher to win his first five starts of the season since Tim Hudson in 1997. On the year, Mize has now struck out 51 batters while issuing just three walks in 32 2/3 innings of work.
Auburn baseball on cusp of top-5 ranking after series win vs. Texas A&M
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They are known as izinkabi assassins who carry out hits in the taxi industry then disappear into the rural obscurity of KwaZulu-Natal.
And they are among the men and women who contributed to a sharp increase in assassinations last year.
Many izinkabi come from Msinga‚ in deep gorges of the Tugela and Buffalo rivers‚ making it difficult for law enforcement agencies to find them.
A new report by the University of Cape Town — entitled The Rule of the Gun: Hits and assassinations in South Africa 2000-2017 — has unmasked the dark world of contract killings.
Researchers from the Centre for Criminology at the university as well as the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organised Crime established that the demand for hitmen is highest in the taxi industry.
And most assassinations took place in KwaZulu-Natal (40%)‚ followed by Gauteng (24%) and the Western Cape (14%). According to the report‚ izinkabi are sought after by taxi bosses in Gauteng to silence conflicts in the minibus taxi industry.
Civilian Attack In Istanbul Marks Shift In Turkey-ISIS Dynamic
The Istanbul nightclub attack is the first time ISIS has claimed an attack on civilians in Turkey. In the past, Turkey turned a blind eye to ISIS. But now, it's increasingly becoming a political and security issue for Turkish authorities.
Omer Taspinar, professor at the National War College and senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, speaks with NPR's Audie Cornish about the changing dynamics of Turkey's relationship with ISIS.
Former Chelsea midfielder Oscar was given a hero's welcome in Shanghai as he flew in to begin the next chapter of his career in China following a £60 million move.
The Brazil international landed at Shanghai's Pudong airport and was greeted by crowds of adoring fans who presented him with bouquets of flowers and posed for photographs.
As first reported by Telegraph Sport, Chelsea decided to cash in on the 25-year-old who started just five Premier League games under Antonio Conte this season and they have recouped a fee that is an Asian record.
He was set to become the world's highest paid player with a reported salary of £400,000 per week but he could be eclipsed by Carlos Tevez who is set to join city rivals Shanghai Shenhua.
Shanghai SIPG finished third in the 2016 Chinese Super League season, which ran from March to the end of October, 12 points behind champions Guangzhou Evergrande and five behind second-placed Jiangsu Suning.
McCaslin described Bowie as a warm person as well as a talented artist, saying the rocker at one point during their sessions emailed to say, “I haven’t had this much fun since my heart attack.”
ATLANTA, Ga (AP) — A man has been charged with multiple misdemeanors after being arrested at SunTrust Park, marking the first arrest in connection with crimes at the new stadium for the Atlanta Braves.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports Kevin Thompson of Smyrna was arrested Saturday at 11 p.m. for criminal trespassing, obstructing a law enforcement officer, public intoxication and assault. He was later released on a $4,000 bond.
The Atlanta Braves’ new home hosted its first game of the Major League Baseball season Friday. Saturday night’s game was a continuation of the series against the San Diego Padres.
The stadium officially opened April 8 for a college baseball game between the University of Georgia and the University of Missouri.
China's Golden Dragon Acrobats return at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16 to the Cascade Theatre with daring feats of athleticism, heart-stopping stunts, vivid costumes and the grace of their centuries-old art form. The Golden Dragon Acrobats represent the best of a time honored tradition that began more than 25 centuries ago.
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The graduates mingle in the gym before the ceremony begins. Chesapeake Science Point held their class of 2018 graduation ceremony Tuesday evening at Meade High School.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Yanlord Land Group Ltd :
* 1H 2017 net profit attributable to owners of company jumps 139.1% to RMB1.397 billion
* Revenue in 1H 2017 rose 3.3 percent to RMB10.598 billion Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
LAPORTE, Ind. (AP) — Advocacy groups in northwestern Indiana plan to train family and friends of drug addicts how to use the overdose antidote naloxone.
LaPorte County Drug Free Partnership director Joseph Bunch tells The Northwest Indiana Times that his group is partnering with the nonprofit Overdose Lifeline Inc. to train 100 people on how to administer an intranasal dosage of the antidote. It can reverse potentially fatal overdoses from opioid painkillers and heroin. The training will be Jan. 21.
Indiana allows residents to obtain naloxone without a prescription from pharmacies or agencies that are registered with the state. Residents must be trained in administering the antidote.
Bunch says the training is aimed at the right audience because “family or friends of the addict are the ones who want to help.”
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TORONTO — Raptors president Masai Ujiri made a plea for Torontonians to come together and support one another in the wake of the horrific van attack that killed 10 and left 15 injured.
Ujiri addressed the media after practice Tuesday, urging people not to be afraid and asking them “to believe in our city.”
Ujiri, a native of Nigeria, says he brags about Toronto everywhere he goes, calling it the safest place and the best city in the world. That will not change, he said.
He said Toronto’s strength is its diversity.
The Raptors host the Washington Wizards on Wednesday in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series. Both teams have two wins.
WISCONSIN RAPIDS (WAOW) - The case of a teenager accused of selling drugs near a Marshfield school and park moved forward Monday, according to online Wood County court records.
A judge ordered a preliminary hearing for Tyler Droste, 17, on eight felonies, including three counts of manufacturing and delivering marijuana, two counts of manufacturing and delivering LSD and one count of maintaining a drug trafficking place. No date was immediately set.
Prosecutors say the crimes took place between Jan. 27 and Feb. 21.
The teen lives just blocks from the Marshfield High School and an elementary school.
April 5 Aveo Pharmaceuticals Inc:
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CLASS 6A/5A SENIOR ALL-STAR SOFTBALL GAME: MEET THE PLAYERS
The annual Class 6A/5A senior all-star softball game takes place as a doubleheader beginning at 11 a.m. Sunday at University of Oregon’s Jane Sanders Stadium. The state’s top seniors were invited to play in the games. Admission prices are $6 for adults, $4 for students.
Here are the rosters:
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WMSE is keeping its recent tradition of exclusive Record Store Day releases alive. For the third year in a row, the station will release a 7-inch, this time from local pop-punk enthusiasts Direct Hit!
The band's Live From WMSE single will feature two tracks recorded on the station's "Local/Live" show this summer, "Paid in Brains" and "Was It The Acid."
The station will also spotlight some of its DJs at the Exclusive Company on Farwell Ave. from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. during this year's Record Store Day, Saturday, April 22, while Direct Hit will play a pair of shows that night at the Cactus Club: an all-ages set with The Living Statues and Midwives at 7 p.m., and a 21+ show at 10:30 p.m. with Avenues and The Pukes.
The shows coincide with the Fat Wreck Chords reissue of the band's debut LP Domesplitter .
The School of Life very ably addresses the unnecessary stigma that surrounds sorrow, anxiety and depression by explaining how these very real emotions are a normal part of the human condition. While it may seem as if feeling these emotions can be an isolating failure within oneself, they are actually incredibly appropriate responses to the stimulus of the outside world.
There remains a huge amount of stigma around depression, but if we look at what an average human is up against, feelings of depression are entirely normal, indeed, to be expected. We don’t need to compound our misery through a sense that it’s either unusual or unwarranted.
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The number of open positions that Amazon.com is trying to fill in Seattle fell to 3,503 on Friday, the lowest number going back to 2014. The e-tail giant had postings for 9,000 positions as recently as June.
​Students receiving AR ribbons for the half way point of the fourth quarter at East Elementary were honored. These students are second graders in Carol Aguillard’s class. From left are Dain Watson, Briley Leger, Kevin Johnwell, Aguillard; Chance Ortego, Isaiah Manuel and Sylas Thibodeaux.
The ruling Tuesday by U.S. District Judge William Pauley in New York is a blow to Fox as the company confronts a series of sexual harassment allegations. The judge narrowed the suit by Scottie Nell Hughes but said Hughes had alleged enough facts for some of her claims to move forward. Pauley didn't rule on the merits while denying Fox's bid to dismiss the case in its entirely.
Khalfani Muhammad's speed has NFL teams taking a closer look at the California running back ahead of the NFL Draft.
Muhammad worked out for the Broncos on Wednesday, a source told Sporting News. Denver was the sixth team to meet with him. More teams are in line to host him.
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Muhammad, who did not participate in the NFL Combine, ran a 4.34-second 40-yard dash at his Pro Day; more impressively, he ran outdoors in the rain. He also posted solid times in the three-cone drill (6.74 seconds), 20-yard shuttle (4.27 seconds) and vertical jump (38.5 inches).
There’s a lot more to like about Muhammad than just his world-class speed, though. Versatility is one of those traits; he compiled 827 rushing yards, 584 kick return yards and 132 receiving yards last season for the Golden Bears.
BRIEF-Mattel says intends to replace revolving credit facility with new $1.6 bln senior secured revolving credit facility
Less is more when it comes to dressing a petite frame. You'll want to avoid heavy fabrics or designs that drown your silhouette. Instead, opt for minidresses that show off your legs and taper at your waist. For those who love a good maxi gown, make sure to bring it to a tailor so it can get properly hemmed. You don't want to be tripping over it on the dance floor.
Self-Portrait's floral minidress ($290) is perfect for the gal who loves black but wants to feel feminine. Good news is you won't have to tailor the length of this baby.
Detroit police say a man was killed while fleeing police in a chase on the city’s west side.
Officers from the 10th Precinct saw a minivan driving without a license plate. The vehicle hit a pole near Joy Road and Livernois. And then it took off. The minivan eventually crashed on Tireman hitting parked vehicles.
A passenger in the van was ejected and dead at the scene. The driver was taken to a hospital with multiple injuries.
The 21-year-old driver of the other vehicle also was injured.
Buffalo, New York - The NHL Scouting Combine will take place this Saturday, June 2 in Buffalo, NY. and the Saginaw Spirit's Blade Jenkins is one of 104 2018 NHL Draft eligible players invited to showcase their skills three weeks prior to the 2018 NHL Draft in Dallas, TX.
On Saturday, players will run through numerous drills that the combine has become known for, in the meantime, players have already begun the interview process with their potential NHL team in advance of the Draft.
Sportsnet.ca will be live streaming the Scouting Combine on Saturday, June 2 for three hours, beginning at 9:00 a.m. ET and wrapping up at noon.
CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - South Africa's Western Cape has detected type H5N8 bird flu on two ostrich farms, the province's agriculture department said on Tuesday.
The virus is highly pathogenic in birds but considered unlikely to infect humans.
"Both farms were placed under quarantine immediately, and no birds are allowed to enter or leave the affected properties. There are around 1000 ostriches on both farms," the department said in a statement.
No bird deaths have been reported in the area and it is suspected that wild birds are the source of the infection, the department added.
The World Health Organization says the likelihood of human infection with H5N8 appears to be low, but that it cannot be excluded.
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The Kingston Frontenacs are down 3-0 against the Hamilton Bulldogs, and now have to beat the team four games in a row.
Community groups, schools and good causes across East Dunbartonshire are being given the chance to each win £500 worth of vouchers to purchase new electrical products as part of an initiative to promote responsible recycling.
The Powering Communities campaign has been put forward by not-for-profit Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) producer recycling scheme (REPIC) in partnership with East Dunbartonshire Council.
The total prize pot of £5,000 is open to any local community group, school, or good cause.
For your chance to win the cash simply visit www.responsible-recycling.co.uk and fill in the online form.
Jose Mourinho will look to strengthen his side this summer after a trophy-less season with the Red Devils.
United lost to Chelsea in the FA Cup final and finished second to Manchester City in the Premier League.
And with Ashley Young as Mourinho’s first-choice left-back, Alba could be the man to move to Old Trafford.
BetStars Director of Trading Ian Marmion explained: “Jordi Alba’s future at Barcelona has been thrown up in the air amid an ongoing contract standoff at the Nou Camp which has left a host of Premier League giants waiting in the wings to pounce on the Spanish left-back this summer.
Alonso went 3-for-3 with a walk, a run and an RBI in Tuesday's win over the Royals.
Alonso had his second multi-hit game in three days, bringing his slash line to .261/.331/.448 on the year. The 31-year-old has 12 homers, 14 doubles and 35 runs on the season, while his 47 RBI are good for eighth among MLB first basemen.
Residents of Bartholomew County and surrounding areas will be able to participate in the Purdue Master Gardener intern training program, starting Aug. 22. Training will meet from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays through Nov. 14 at the Hamilton Community Center & Ice Arena Community Room, 2501 Lincoln Park Drive, Columbus. Participants will learn a wide range of horticultural subjects, including vegetable and herb gardening, plant problem diagnosis and control, pesticides and alternatives, lawn care, animal damage control and herbaceous plants.
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Dancing with the Stars is a popular show on ABC.
Saturday night, the Marion County Chamber of Commerce and United Way of Marion County will put on their own version of the show.
Community members will compete to raise money for charity through elaborate dance routines.
The sold-out event will take place at the Falcon Center on Fairmont State University's campus. If you didn't get a ticket in time, there's still a way to participate.
"The People's Choice is whoever raises the most money. And people can go online to the website and vote for their favorite couple. It's five dollars a vote and it all gets counted, and in the end whoever raises the most money gets the people's choice," said Tina Shaw, Marion County Chamber of Commerce president.
To cast a vote for your favorite couple, click here.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Cash 5' game
ROCKY HILL, Conn. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Connecticut Lottery's "Cash 5" game were:
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Build a Better World at the West Memphis Public Library this summer!
The library's annual summer reading program began this past Monday, and continues through July 25. We will meet Mondays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., and Tuesdays from 1 to 2 p.m.
Both programs are for all ages, and children will have a chance to win prizes for completing their reading goals.
Registration is required, but may be completed any time during the summer.
For more information you may come by the library at 213 North Avalon or call at (870) 732-7590. You may also visit the library website at www.westmemphislibrary. org, and you can follow the West Memphis Library Facebook page for more information.
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Ex-KKK chief asks to bar subpoena over Charlottesville rally
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) – Former Ku Klux Klan leader David Duke has asked a judge to block a subpoena in a federal lawsuit filed by 11 people injured during a violent clash between white nationalists and counterprotesters in Charlottesville last year.
The plaintiffs are seeking to compel Duke to turn over records related to communications he and other white nationalists had before the rally, along with records of efforts to solicit donations.
In court documents, Duke says the subpoena is overly broad and would impose “an undue burden and a significant expense” on him.
A woman was killed when a car drove into a crowd protesting the white nationalists.
Duke initially filed his request in Virginia, where the lawsuit is filed. A judge ruled it should have been filed in Louisiana, where Duke lives.
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Singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer and everything else Mark Slaughter checked in with Hardrock Haven to talk about his new solo release Halfway There; specific songs like the title track, “Conspiracy,” “Reckless,” and others; his thoughts on the passing of Chris Cornell; how he keeps his voice in shape; upcoming live shows; and a whole lot more.
Tune in now to hear the mind and voice behind one of 2017’s best Hard Rock releases, Halfway There.
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North Korea's ambassadors to China and Russia, as well as the permanent representative of the DPRK to the United Nations, have returned to their homeland. The North Korean authorities have called off their representatives from other countries for consultations.
According to Yonhap news agency, the authorities of the DPRK were forced to make such a move amid growing pressure from the world community.
The situation around North Korea continues to heat up. A former DPRK official said that the imposition of sanctions by the UN Security Council will lead to massive unemployment and a shortage of food products in the hermit kingdom. According to the expert, North Korea will lose about 1.7 billion dollars.
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NEW YORK, APRIL 18, ARMENPRESS. Precious metals prices for 17 april:
“Armenpress” reports the price of gold futures is down by 0.28% to $1284.90, silver futures is down by 0.70% to $18.380, while platinum futures is up by 1.01% to $982.95.
The measurement unit is 1 troy ounce (31.1 grams).
New York’s NYMEХ (New York Merchantile Exchange) is a US futures market founded in 1882. Currently trade is carried out by the exchange’s two divisions, the NYMEX Division and the COMEX Division, the first one designed for trades of oil, gas, platinum, palladium, ethanol, coal, electricity and carbon dioxide emissions, the second one for gold, silver, copper and aluminum.
Warm, Deep, Rich, Earthy Contralto and GRAMMY recognized recording artist Donna Scott, has been compared to the sassiness of Sarah Vaughan, the elegance of Nancy Wilson, and the distinctiveness of Carmen McRae. Jazz critic Scott Yanow describes Donna’s voice as exquisite, inviting, superb and a vocal treat. Prepare to be mesmerized as Donna puts you under her spell while she sings standards from the Great American Songbook and more. Don’t miss it! Her CD is available on iTunes, Amazon, Spotify CD Baby and more.
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Fort Mitchell Police Chief Andrew Schierberg said a child struck by a float during the Independence Day Parade is expected to recover.
Around 1 p.m. a 7-year-old boy who was walking as part of a group in the parade was struck by a float near the intersection of Dixie Highway and Superior Drive, police said. Police said the boy was a member of that float group.
The child was taken to St. Elizabeth and then Cincinnati Children's Hospital. Schierberg said the injuries did not appear to be life-threatening and he was alert and conscious when he was transported by an ambulance.
Schierberg said the department will talk about the incident so they can better inform parade participants on how to keep people in their groups safer next year.
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DENVER (AP) – A new national poll says Americans think it’s safer to use marijuana than opioids to relieve pain.
The Yahoo/Marist poll out Monday says two-thirds of the respondents in the telephone survey said opioid drugs such as Vicodin or OxyContin are “riskier” to use than pot, even when the pain pills are prescribed by a doctor.
Only one in five said marijuana was riskier than opioids. The rest weren’t sure.
Those answering the poll overwhelmingly said pot should be legal for medical use. But they were less comfortable with children and pregnant women using pot to treat medical conditions.
The telephone poll of 1,122 adults was conducted last month. The poll had a margin of error of plus or minus 2.9%.
Scientists say they have identified the world’s oldest lizard fossil — a discovery that sheds light on the evolution of lizards and snakes.
The young Los Angeles Lakers can be fun to watch and should only improve with time. But clawing their way back into playoff contention this season will be a tall order unless they upgrade the roster through a midseason trade.
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The heavy rock group Bad Wolves did a cover of the classic “Zombie” by the Cranberries. Lead singer of the Cranberries, Dolores O’Riordan was supposed to be involved in the cover version but she passed away the day they were going to be recording. So Bad Wolves recorded the song later that week in her honour and promised to donate the proceeds of the sales to her family.
At the Gramercy Theatre in New York City they presented a $250,000 check to O’Riordan’s son Taylor, 20, step-son, Donny Jr., 27, and ex-husband, Don Burton. The check was also accepted on behalf of O’Riordan’s daughters, Molly, 16, and Dakota, 12.
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(CN) – Four people are dead, including the gunman, after a shooting Wednesday at a sprawling UPS warehouse and customer service center in San Francisco.
San Francisco police Sgt. Toney Chaplin said at a news conference that two others were wounded.
The building is located in the Portero Hill, which is about 2.5 miles from downtown San Francisco.
Raymond Deng, 30, who lives across the street from the UPS warehouse, said he heard seven or eight shots fired quickly and saw workers running.
He said another group of about 10 workers assembled on the roof and held their hands up as police began to arrive.
Deng said he “saw police officers go up from the ramp and then storm the buildings.”
Brent Andrew, spokesman for Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, said Wednesday that the hospital had received victims, but he did not know exactly how many or their conditions.
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A man wanted by police in connection with a burglary in Silverdale has been arrested.
Police said Patrick Robb, 43, was arrested in Heysham last night (Tuesday).
He is currently in custody.
A funeral service for sports broadcasting icon “The Amazin’’ Bill Mazer, was held Sunday at Temple Israel Center in White Plains, with Mazer’s daughter, Francine, remembering how her father would...
MSU Texas won the softball edition of the Red River Rivalry, claiming two-of-three against Cameron this weekend in Lawton. Midwestern State split Saturday's doubleheader with the Aggies, winning 3-1 in game one before falling in the finale, 8-0, in six innings. In the opener, the Mustangs rallied for three runs in the top of the sixth to take the lead for good. Starting pitcher Riley Adams shut down the Aggies offensively, holding CU to one unearned run on eight hits ...
Are you aware of what aspects you should consider when upgrading your virtual infrastructure? In this video, Barry Coombs, ComputerWorld Director will discuss what considerations there are when upgrading and what benefits each consideration can bring to your business.
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Couple Mark and D'Andrea made their forever promises at the lovely Camp Mary Orton in Ohio.
"[The camp] is still an active youth campground, with charming weddings on the weekends," the photographer said. "Surrounded by beautiful little cabins, the main lodge provides a beautiful setting with vaulted ceilings and a quaint fireplace. The dining hall was filled with long family-style tables and gorgeous gold and pink place settings."
We LOVE the color scheme of this one, and the bride and groom seem over the moon! See the sweet pictures ahead.
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April 13 Biolase Inc
* Biolase to raise $10.5 million from institutional and individual investors in a private placement
* Biolase - As per private placement, co agreed to sell 80,644 shares of a newly created series of convertible preferred stock at per share price of $124.00
* Biolase Inc - Proceeds will be used for working capital, including but not limited to new product development, launch and subsequent scale-up Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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* Clarke Inc announces change in Chief Financial Officer
* Says Stephen Cyr appointed CFO
* Says CFO Kim Langille resigned
* Clarke Inc - ‍kim Langille has resigned as Chief Financial Officer, effective August 30, 2017​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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One (1) winner will receive an autographed Carson Wentz jersey! The winner must stop by WPVI-TV to claim their prize.
A security researcher is showing that it's not hard to hold industrial control systems for ransom. He's experimented with a simulated water treatment system based on actual programmable logic controllers and documented how these can be hacked.
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April 3 CHC Student Housing Corp
* CHC Student Housing announces termination of proposed business combination with Dundee Acquisition Ltd.
* CHC Student Housing - arrangement agreement with Dundee Acquisition in respect of proposed business combination between CHC, DAQ has been terminated
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Las Vegas police said a man was shot to death in the east valley on Sunday night.
Officers responded about 8:33 p.m. to 4823 Boulder Highway, a Siegel Suites north of Flamingo Road. Lt. David Gordon said a man was shot and transported to a nearby hospital where he later died.
Circumstances or motive for the shooting were not yet known, Gordon said.
Stay with FOX5 for updates.
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So many reboots and spin offs of some of our favorite shows and movies are coming out. Just this week, Tisha Campbell-Martin spoke about a “Martin” reboot happening and fans are pretty excited about it. According The Source, F. Gary Gray will be working on a “Men In Black” spin off.
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The first three films featured Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones, but they won’t be returning. At one point Sony was going to combine “Men In Black” and “21 Jump Street,” but decided to do something different. The cast will have new characters and one of them will be a woman most likely. “Men In Black” spin off is set to be released in the summer of 2019.
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A potent storm system will move out of Texas this morning, possibly spinning up tornadoes in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama today. Much of this reason has a level-3 risk of severe storms on our five-point scale. In addition to tornadoes, large hail, and damaging wind will be possible. And while tornadoes are possible in this region, damaging straight-line wind may be an even more significant threat.
If you have family or friends in the areas shaded, be sure they know of the storm risks. In addition, those who are traveling could be in harm's way. The StormTrack 8 Weather App is great for tracking storms when you're on the go! Click here for the iOS version and here for the Android version.
Spanish stocks - Factors to watch on Thursday
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In a photo from Tuesday, June 13, 2017, House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, R-La., joined by Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, R-Wis., far right, and Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., comments on health care for veterans during a news conference at Republican National Committee Headquarters on Capitol Hill in Washington. In a photo from Tuesday, June 13, 2017, House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, R-La., joined by Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, R-Wis., far right, and Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., comments on health care for veterans during a news conference at Republican National Committee Headquarters on Capitol Hill in Washington.
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For those with outstanding traffic tickets and other citations in Texarkana, AR now is the time to come forward and pay. (Source: Fred Gamble/KSLA News 12)
Anyone with an outstanding warring in Texarkana, AR for failure to appear or probation violations, they can get their fees and jail time wiped clean.
To clear the fee, show up to the Bi-State or Miller County Correctional Facility to make your full payment.
There will not be any fees or jail time.
The amnesty program will run through April 30.
Last year Judge Autrey added a new opportunity for people with non-violent charges that have had three or more contempt warrants to clear these warrants by paying 50 percent of the amount owed.
Many of these warrants stem from unresolved traffic violations from as long as five years ago and have since had fees and cost added to their fine.
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YANKTON, S.D. — Authorities are investigating after five people died in a two-vehicle crash in South Dakota.
The South Dakota Highway Patrol says a 12-year-old girl was also seriously injured in the crash early Wednesday near Yankton, about 80 miles (130 kilometres) southeast of Sioux Falls.
A Yankton police officer was trying to stop an Acura Integra on Highway 50 when the car’s headlights shut off and it crossed into oncoming lanes, colliding with a Nissan Sentra.
The 27-year-old man driving the Acura and the car’s passenger died at the scene. Three people in the Nissan also died: a 40-year-old woman, a 43-year-old man and a 10-year-old girl. A 12-year-old female passenger was airlifted to a hospital in Sioux Falls for life-threatening injuries.
Officials haven’t released the victims’ identities, pending family notifications.
JACKSON, Mississippi (WJTV) The cause of a fire at an abandoned home located on Capitol and Longino Streets in Jackson is still being investigated.
The fire was reported after 6:00 o’clock this morning and under control a short time later.
No injuries were reported.
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The staff at the Soldiers Memorial Military Museum is busy working behind the scenes to collect oral histories of St. Louis-area veterans.
On Thursday’s St. Louis on the Air, host Don Marsh will discuss the effort with two staff members at the museum: Julia Lacher, an oral historian, and Patrick Allie, the military and arms curator. Also joining the conversation will be Sgt. Clayvon Wesley, a Vietnam veteran who shared his story with the museum.
St. Louis on the Air brings you the stories of St. Louis and the people who live, work and create in our region. St. Louis on the Air host Don Marsh and producers Mary Edwards, Alex Heuer, Evie Hemphill and Lara Hamdan give you the information you need to make informed decisions and stay in touch with our diverse and vibrant St. Louis region.
Crawford stopped 46 shots in Monday's Game 3 against Nashville, only to take a 3-2 overtime loss.
He conceded a 2-0 third-period lead to a pair of Filip Forsberg goals, and then Kevin Fiala netted the winner deep in overtime. Still, other than his five-goal Game 2 implosion, Crawford has largely held down his end in the Chicago net; his teammates have let him down by scoring just two goals in three games on opposing minder Pekka Rinne. That puts Crawford in the unenviable position of facing elimination in Thursday's Game 4 on the road.
CAIRO Egypt on Wednesday received the third batch of Rafale warplanes from France as part of a 5.2 billion euro ($5.5 billion) contract signed in 2015.
Cairo has sought to boost its military power in the face of years of insurgency in northern Sinai and fears the conflict in neighbouring Libya could spill over.
The deal includes 24 Rafale jets, France's first overseas export of the fighter jet made by Dassault Aviation SA, a Fremm naval frigate and MBDA air-to-air missiles.
Last year, Egypt also received the first of two French Mistral helicopter carriers and signed separate deals worth about 2 billion euros with France during a visit by French President Francois Hollande to Cairo.
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Lancaster County filed a federal lawsuit March 7, alleging that three major drug companies should have noticed – and stopped – “suspicious” orders of opioids in South Carolina. MichaÅ Getty Images/iStockphoto
South African Airways (SAA) has cancelled flights between Johannesburg and Mauritius due to a tropical storm.
Tropical storm Fakir was reported to have brought heavy rain‚ strong winds and caused a landslide on the island of Reunion on Tuesday. Schools remained closed on the island.
SAA said in a brief statement that it had cancelled flights on Tuesday and Wednesday to nearby Mauritius.
The following flights are affected:
- Tuesday 24 April 2018: SA190/MK950 of April 24 2018 from Johannesburg to Mauritius SA191/MK949 of April24 2018 from Mauritius to Johannesburg
- Wednesday 25 April 2018: SA190/April 25 from Johannesburg to Mauritius SA191/April 25 from Mauritius to Johannesburg to operate with A340-600 (42 Business and 275 Economy seats) instead of the A330-300
Video footage of the impact of the storm was posted on YouTube on Tuesday.
YNaija Editorial: What President Buhari must do in 2017
At the start of every new year, there is a burst of hope and optimism that the year will be better than the ones before it. Goals are set and plans are made to make the hopes of a great year a reality. The year 2016 was a pretty rough one for Nigeria: for the first […]
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Kampala 3-1 Bunyoro
Kampala Province overcame Bunyoro 3-1 at Lugogo in Kampala during a FUFA Drum match on Sunday at the KCCA Stadium, Lugogo.
Kampala Province’s goals were scored by Soana’s Willy Kavuma as early as the third minute, Vipers’ Tony Odur (45th) and second half substitute Daniel ‘Muzeyi’ Sserunkuma, also of Vipers Sports Club in the 80th minute.
Bunyoro’s consolation came from Onduparaka newly signed striker Malish Jamal in the 48th minute.
Vipers stylish midfielder Frank ‘Zaga’ Tumwesigye was named man of the match.
Uganda Cranes head coach Sebastien Desabre watched the poorly attended game.
This was Kampala’s second win of the campaign following a hard fought 1-0 away win to Bukedi in the opening match.
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SPARTANBURG, SC (WSPA)- It’s been almost a year and a half since Latonia Hollis lost her son Rico Matthews after his moped crashed with a truck on Pearl and Wood streets in Spartanburg. The truck was driven by an off duty city of Spartanburg employee.
Hollis says her son’s death brought more questions than closure. She is now working with a civil rights activist group who will bring a panel of investigators to investigate her son’s death.
Spartanburg Police and Highway Patrol have both conducted separate investigations and they have both ruled Matthews at fault for the crash.
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Ontario’s newly elected Progressive Conservative government has halted changes to sports and concert ticket price legislation that would have capped resale values for events across the province.
A spokesman for the Tories confirmed Wednesday that the law passed by the previous Liberal government to address escalating ticket prices will not immediately move ahead.
The Tories say the law attempted to put a cap on ticket resale prices but had no mechanisms to enforce the measure.
The new government, which was officially sworn in last Friday, says it will review the section of the consumer protection law that deals with ticket resale.
The law would have capped sports and concert ticket resale prices at 50 per cent above original face value.
It was set to come into effect on July 1.
Detroit Tigers pitching prospect Franklin Perez is expected to miss at least three months with a right lat strain.
The Tigers say Perez was injured in a minor league game Sunday. There is no surgery recommended at this point, but the recovery is expected to take a minimum of 12 weeks.
Perez, a 20-year-old right-hander, was acquired by Detroit in the trade that sent Justin Verlander to Houston last season. Perez went 6-3 with a 3.02 ERA across two levels of the minors last year. He made 10 starts at Class A and six at Double-A. Baseball America tabbed Perez as Detroit's top prospect this off-season.
The rebuilding Tigers aren't expected to contend this year, but Perez figured to be a prospect to watch, no matter where in Detroit's system he ended up pitching.
That's why it's no surprise that her daughter, Stephanie Bellanova, is exhibiting just as much love for the profession and finding just as much success as owner/partner of ERA Central Realty Group. Bellanova is a charter member of the ERA Young Leaders Network, and a member of the board of directors of the Mercer County Board of REALTORSA .
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British opposition Labour Party backs May’s election plan
“We look forward to showing how Labour will stand up for the people of Britain,” Jeremy Corby said.
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See this bunch of college kids to take part in a guess that song challenge in this new video from the popular YouTube React channel.
LOS ANGELES, July 4 — Popular React channel are back with another cool video in which they got a bunch of college kids to participate in a round of guess that song challenge.
The channel often includes videos of kids, teens and adults reacting to anything and everything on their YouTube channel which boasts quite a large following.
Some of the songs they had to guess included Attention by Charlie Puth, Heathens by Twenty One Pilots, Look What You Made Me Do by Taylor Swift and more.
Watch the video below and see what your score is when it comes to these songs:
PESHAWAR, Pakistan — Pakistani police say three gunmen have shot and killed a female singer who refused to accompany them to a private party.
Police official Saeed Khan says the incident happened in the northwestern city of Mardan on Saturday.
He says the artists, known only as Sumbul, was shot multiple times and killed at her home after the gunmen broke in and asked her to perform for them at a private party.
Khan says the perpetrators fled the scene of the killing and that he police are searching for them.
There have been similar attacks on female artists in this part of the country in the past.
Last year, indie adventure Night in the Woods captured the hearts and minds of game developers by telling a small, personal story with clever mechanics and an amazing art style. This week, developer Infinite Fall and publisher Finji were able to team up to release the game on Nintendo Switch, translating the game's experience to make sure it worked on the popular mobile console.
Since we didn't get to stream the game last year, and we're still curious about how developers are faring with the Switch, we've invited Night in the Woods co-creator Scott Benson onto the Gamasutra Twitch channel at 3PM EST answer our questions about making the game! If you ALSO have questions about ~crimes~ or anything else around the game's development, be sure to ask them in Twitch chat.
And while you're at it, be sure to follow the Gamsutra Twitch channel for more developer interviews, editor roundtables and gameplay commentary.
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The South Okanagan Flames Lacrosse team will be giving away a car to a lucky fan next week.
Everyone in attendance at the final Flames regular season game on June 19 against the Kamloops Venom will be entered in a draw to win a 1999 Mercury Sable.
Flames Lacrosse will also donate $2 for every person in attendance to the School District 67 breakfast program, which provides a nutritious breakfast for kids every morning.
Cannery Brewing is also hosting a beer garden, with DJ Joey cranking out the music.
Game time is 7:30 p.m. at Memorial Arena.
Salah faces former club Roma for the first time since moving to Liverpool for around £37million last summer but is unlikely to receive a warm welcome from his pals.
“He’s a great player and a good friend, we often speak on the phone,” Manolas told UEFA.com.
“I congratulate him for what he’s done this season, but I and my teammates will give our all to stop him and the other Liverpool players.
“It doesn’t happen every day, being in a Champions League semi-final, so we won’t lack for concentration.”
Liverpool are favourites to win the Champions League tie against Roma and Manolas is aware of the threat Jurgen Klopp’s side possess.
“Liverpool are a great team who play attacking football, have quick players and fight from the first minute to the last,” the Greek defender said.
“As I said, it’ll be a very difficult match, but it was against Barcelona too. Nothing is impossible if we believe.”
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After serving a year as the Courier’s editor-in-chief, John Orona is stepping down and moving on from Pasadena City College. He joined the CourierCast to talk about his time with the Courier as well as his thoughts on the transition from print to digital. We’re also joined by new editor-in-chief, Amber Lipsey, who served as the Courier’s managing editor this past semester.
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - Rapier Gold Inc:
* RAPIER TO BE ACQUIRED BY GFG RESOURCES INC.
* RAPIER GOLD - GFG WILL ACQUIRE ALL OF ISSUED AND OUTSTANDING COMMON SHARES OF RAPIER ON BASIS OF 0.15 OF A COMMON SHARE OF GFG FOR EACH RAPIER SHARE
* RAPIER GOLD - GFG ALSO ENTERED INTO SEPARATE AGREEMENTS TO ACQUIRE WEST PORCUPINE PROPERTY FROM PROBE METALS INC FOR C$3.5 MILLION PAYABLE IN GFG SHARES
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METHUEN, Mass. – Authorities in Massachusetts say a 10-month-old baby had to be revived twice after she was exposed to fentanyl.
Police arrived at the Methuen residence early Saturday afternoon after receiving a report of a child not breathing.
READ MORE: Survivors of fentanyl overdoses often suffer devastating brain damage
First responders took the child to Lawrence General Hospital, where police say she stopped breathing twice and had to be resuscitated. She was later airlifted to Tufts Medical Center in Boston, where she’s in stable condition.
Authorities say hospital tests indicate the baby had the potent synthetic opioid fentanyl in her system.
The Department of Children and Families says it has taken custody of the baby. The incident remains under investigation.
Mayor Stephen Zanni says, “The opioid epidemic knows no boundaries.”
READ MORE: Ontario Provincial Police join fentanyl awareness campaign on social media
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Real Betis have completed the signing of Javi Garcia from Zenit for an undisclosed fee.
The 30-year-old midfielder has joined the Seville-based club on a three-year deal.
"I am very excited," Garcia said after Betis announced the deal.
💬 @javigarcia06: “I’ve been several teams but I never felt this eagerness to get started” 😊🔜⚽️
➡️ https://t.co/cudsGJlgM5 pic.twitter.com/djN1rP5XN6 — Real Betis Balompié (@RealBetis_en) August 14, 2017
"Betis were my first choice because the club is making a great effort to put a competitive team together."
The former Real Madrid and Manchester City man spent three years with Zenit, winning one Premier League title, two Super Cups and the Russian Cup.
He is the seventh permanent signing Betis have made in a hectic transfer window to date. They have also brought in Jordi Amat and Antonio Barragan on loan.
An Austin police officer talks with a woman at a barrier near the site of Sunday's explosion, Monday, March 19, 2018, in Austin, Texas. Multiple people were injured in the explosion Sunday night, and police warned nearby residents to remain indoors overnight as investigators looked for possible links to other package bombings elsewhere in the city this month. Eric Gay AP Photo
Representative church leaders have met with the Prime Minister and Government ministers to ask for more action in the areas of immigration, housing and social investment.
Their views are influenced by the experience of their church congregations and church based social agencies in most New Zealand communities.
The church leaders that met with the Prime Minister included: Anglican Archbishop Philip Richardson, Baptist Daniel Palmer, Catholic Cardinal John Dew, Methodist Rev Prince Devanandan, Presbyterian Rev Richard Dawson, and Salvation Army Commissioner Andrew Westrupp.
Church social policy advisors also attended the meeting. Read more
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From Trussville Tribune staff reports
TRUSSVILLE — The once wildly popular teen clothing store Rue 21 has confirmed via Twitter it is closing nearly 400 of its physical locations, including the location at the Promenade at Tutwiler Farms.
The retailer recently prepared itself to file bankruptcy on a $1 billion debt.
No set date has been established for the closings.
Here is the list of closings:
Thousands of Sydneysiders got out of bed early this morning to commemorate Anzac Day dawn services across the state.
Police presence was high for what will be the final dawn service in a five-year commemoration of the centenary of Anzac - 100 years since the First World War.
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Taymor McIntyre, 17, known as the rapper “Tay-K 47,” is accused in killings in San Antonio and Mansfield. U.S. Marshals Service Courtesy
BTS first K-pop band to top Billboard album charts
NEW YORK (AP) — K-pop has finally hit the top.
The South Korean boy band BTS is now the first K-pop group to reach No. 1 on the Billboard top 200. "Love Yourself: Tear" sold 135,000 units for the week ending May 24, as tallied by Nielsen Music. According to Billboard, "Love Yourself: Tear" is also the first primarily foreign language album to top the charts since Il Divo's "Ancora" in 2006.
The seven-member group, also known as the Bangtan Boys, has a devoted core of fans known as "the army" and its appeal has been likened to Beatlemania in the 1960s. BTS is at the heart of a global trend known as "Hallyu," or "Korean Wave." Their albums include "Dark & Wild" and "2 Kool 4 Skool."
Gianfranco Zola resigns as Birmingham City manager after winning just two of his 24 league games in charge at St Andrew's Stadium.
Gianfranco Zola has resigned as Birmingham City manager after a disastrous four month spell in charge of the Championship club.
The Italian made the decision to step aside in the wake of the Blues' 2-0 home loss to Burton Albion on Monday afternoon - their third defeat in four outings.
Former West Ham United and Watford chief Zola controversially replaced popular boss Gary Rowett at St Andrew's Stadium in December, taking over a side sitting outside the playoff zone on goal difference alone at the time.
A run of just two wins in 24 league outings has seen the West Midlands outfit plummet down the division, however, with their latest home loss at the hands of lowly Burton leaving them three points above the drop zone.
Birmingham, without a win in any of their last nine matches, take on neighbours Aston Villa in their next outing on Sunday lunchtime.
Wizz Air's Nov-2017 order for 72 A320neos and 74 A321neos made it the number one European airline group by number of aircraft orders. With a total of 282 aircraft on order, Wizz Air's first place contrasts with its 13th place in the list of European airline groups by current fleet in service.
Airline groups, such as Wizz Air, Turkish Airlines and Norwegian, whose ranking by orders outstrips their ranking by aircraft in service are typically those that are growing rapidly. By contrast, airline groups such as Air France-KLM have a lower ranking by orders than by aircraft in service, indicating slow growth.
This report delves into the CAPA Fleet Database, first to compare Europe's fleet with other regions by total aircraft in service and on order (Europe is fading); then to look at the ranking of leading airline groups by current fleet and by orders (traditional business models are fading, relatively).
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The Rams have formally requested permission to interview both Bills offensive coordinator Anthony Lynn and Falcons offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan for their vacant head coaching position, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Monday.
PFT reported Sunday night that the Rams would have interest in both Lynn and Shanahan, and both have also received interest from other teams.
Lynn is considered a strong candidate to stay with the Bills as their head coach. He served as the interim coach for the season finale and said after that game that his No. 1 choice would be to stay with the Bills.
The Jaguars plan to interview Shanahan, who will have through this weekend to interview with interested teams because the Falcons earned a first-round bye as the No. 2 seed in the AFC playoffs.
Schefter also reported that the Rams have sought permission to interview Patriots coordinators Josh McDaniels and Matt Patricia.
Among Christian Siriano's lineup of models for Fall '18, Audrey Acosta stood out. "What I remember is her spirit," the designer said after his NYFW presentation last month. "It was almost like she was from another time." Dressed in a sophisticated black gown with an embellished collar and slicked-back hair, Acosta certainly evoked classic Old Hollywood glamour. But as a breakout model originally from Oklahoma, her success story is anything but traditional. Learn more about her, below.
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HELSINKI (AP) — A fawn that became stranded on a patch of ice in Finland's Inkoo archipelago has gotten a hand from members of the Finnish coast guard.
They spotted the unsteady animal from their hovercraft during a regular patrol on Saturday.
Senior Coast Guard officer Sebastian von Bruun filmed colleague Kristian Rasted pulling the "helpless white-tailed deer on the slippery ice" back to shore. Rasted gave a thumbs-up after the fawn rushed into the woods.
Von Brunn said: "The mother deer was very happy and grateful to get her baby back."
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The Coast Guard said while animal rescue missions are not part of its personnel's normal duties, they do occur from time to time.
The Finnish Border Guard, of which the coast guard is past, posted the rescue video on social media.
Warm air will surge back north across the area early Sunday so count on it being a little warmer. Few storms are possible Sunday afternoon with a line of storms rolling after 10 PM Sunday night. There is a risk these storms could be strong to severe. Primary threat looks to be straight line winds up to 70 mph. There will also be torrential rainfall and lots of lightning. Stay alert Sunday evening!
Rain will linger into Monday morning but will clear out by the afternoon. A brief shot of cooler air comes in Tuesday. Rain chances come back mid week with the heaviest staying to our southeast.
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Samsung unveils water-resistant Galaxy A phones with USB-C Engadget - 4 hours ago After the Galaxy Note 7 debacle, Samsung can't afford a product misstep this year, and it seems to have gotten off to a good start with the 2017 Galaxy A smartphones. The 5.2-inch ...
Samsung Galaxy A (2017) Series Announced Ubergizmo - 5 hours ago When Samsung introduced the Galaxy A series a few years ago, they proved that just because a phone is of the mid-range variety doesn’t mean that they have to be made of plastic. If you are ...
Assistant Johnson County attorney appointed judgeship Podhajsky 02/14/17 Andy Chappell is now a former assistant Johnson County attorney after being appointed as a judge by Gov. Terry Branstad. Branstad on Friday appointed Chappell to Iowa's Sixth Judicial District, covering Johnson, Linn, Benton, Iowa, Jones and Tama counties.
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To what can we attribute the Uttar Pradesh government’s decision to demote the Taj Mahal as a tourist attraction? Bigotry? Stupidity? Forgetfulness? It is not easy to say, though given the atmosphere and the times we are living in, the answer is obvious. However, we should not be particularly concerned by this act of spitting at the sun from our Hindutva-minded friends. The Taj needs no marketing and it is one of only three man-made structures that are instantly recognisable anywhere in the world, the other two being the Great Pyramid of Giza and the Eiffel Tower. These ...
Luwawu-Cabarrot (illness) will remain out Saturday against Indiana.
While the Sixers haven't issued an update on Luwawu-Cabarrot's status, he's listed as "out" on the team's game notes, which also indicate that he didn't make the trip to Indianapolis. As such, expect Justin Anderson and Jerryd Bayless to pick up a few extra minutes off the bench.
CAIRO (AP) - Madiha Yousri, an Egyptian actress known for her iconic film roles, has died. She was 97.
The state MENA news agency says Yousri suffered age-related health problems and died late on Tuesday.
Hundreds of mourners, including prominent film figures, attended Yousri's funeral, which was held Wednesday at a historic mosque in Cairo's Sayedah Nafeesa district.
Prime Minister Sherif Ismail mourned Yousri's passing and offered his condolences.
Yousri had more than 90 films to her name, dating back to the 1940s. She also starred in musicals featuring iconic Egyptian singers of the 20th century: Mohamed Abdel-Wahab, Abdel-Halim Hafez, Farid Al-Atrash and Mohamed Fawzy.
Born in 1921, Yousri was married three times. Two of her marriages were to film stars Mohamed Amin and Fawzy, with whom she co-starred in several movies.
Diamondbacks at Dodgers Monday 7:10 p.m., D-Backs LHP Robbie Ray vs. Dodgers RHP Brandon McCarthy D-Backs game day: Diamondbacks look to split Dodgers series in LA Diamondbacks at Dodgers Monday 7:10 p.m., D-Backs LHP Robbie Ray vs. Dodgers RHP Brandon McCarthy Check out this story on azcentral.com: http://azc.cc/2pv1e8h azcentral sports' Jay Dieffenbach and Dan Bickley discuss Zack Greinke's slump and the Cardinals and Sun Devils continuing their preparations for the season. Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo talks about Fernando Rodney's save, Taijuan Walker's performance and his team's win against the Dodgers on Sunday.
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In the video taken by United States Geological Survey (USGS) scientists, sparks are hurtled about in high winds in what looks like a fireworks display gone wrong.
The phenomenon was filmed in the Leilani Estates subdivision of Kilauea volcano’s Lower East Rift Zone.
USGS said in a statement: “The vortex of rapidly swirling air entrained hot lava, flinging it meters away.
“The scientists maintained a safe distance, using a telephoto lens to take this video.
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WILMINGTON – The Town of Wilmington and the Barkeater Trails Alliance will host the Wilmington Mountain Bike Festival from Sept 1-3 with support from Community Bank Wealth Management.
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RCMP said four people have been charged after a home in Dauphin was raided last Friday.
Officers armed with a warrant searched a home on Jackson Street at about 5 a.m., recovering 80 grams of cocaine, a sawed off firearm, cash and drug paraphernalia.
Police arrested two men from Camperville aged 26 and 30, and two men from Dauphin aged 25 and 30.
All men are charged with a number of offenses, including possession for the purpose of trafficking.
The investigation continues.
March 31 Alaska Communications Systems Group Inc -
* Alaska Communications announces amendment of purchase price and satisfaction of the financing condition in connection with its tender offer for its outstanding 6.25% convertible notes due 2018
* Alaska Communications Systems - amendment to increase purchase price to $1,037.50 per $1,000.00 principal amount of notes validly tendered prior to April 14
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Corpus Christi detectives need the publics help Wednesday to locate 28-year-old Jermell Bilall Williams who has an outstanding warrant for aggravated assault with deadly weapon-family violence.
Williams is described to stand five feet and five inches tall, weighs approximately 120 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.
According to police, the warrant originates from a shooting on May 21 at the intersection of Up River Road and Palm Drive.
MORE: Police respond to shooting near Miller High School, looking for suspect
If you know how to locate Williams, call police at 361-886-2600. The information you provide to police is anonymous.
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By Doug Powers • February 14, 2017 12:50 PM
**Written by Doug Powers
After the resignation of Michael Flynn as President Trump’s National Security Adviser, House Dems held a press conference that featured in part Elijah Cummings followed by Nancy Pelosi both citing a tweet from a fake Flynn Twitter account as proof the “scandal” runs deep. Here’s Pelosi dialing the “fake news” amp up to eleven:
Too bad she’s not as skeptical of the authenticity of tweets from unverified accounts as she is about videos involving Planned Parenthood.
Later, Pelosi was informed that what she said was about as accurate as most everything else that comes out of her mouth:
You could play the “caption Pelosi” game with just about anything: “What do you mean you can’t keep your plan if you like it?”
**Written by Doug Powers
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National security adviser H.R. McMaster waves as he walks into the West Wing of the White House in Washington, Friday, March 16, 2018.
National security adviser H.R. McMaster waves as he walks into the West Wing of the White House in Washington, Friday, March 16, 2018.
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Rising Australian star Rob Whittaker believes his seventh consecutive UFC victory has earned him a shot at the middleweight title after taking down veteran Ronaldo Souza.Whittaker has set his sights on champion Michael Bisping after sending a jolt through the middleweight division by stopping third-ranked Souza with a second- round onslaught in Kansas City. Robert Whittaker claims upset TKO victory A vicious head kick has helped the Australian earn a second round TKO of Brazilian Ronaldo 'Jacare' Souza in their UFC middleweight match-up.
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Visitors throng Taiwan’s soap box race
TAIPEI: Hundreds of brightly coloured soap box cars came out on the streets in Taiwan for a race, in which people clad in different costumes took active part.
The teams participating in this race presented their skills by displaying unique home-made cars of different make and models, which the audiences relished alike.
Completely powered by human force instead of fuel, the cars swiveled across roads swiftly.
Since the cars were not equipped with brakes, many of them lost their balance on difficult and uneven terrain which the spectators enjoyed a lot.
GARFIELD COUNTY, Colo. — Three backcountry skiers were caught in an avalanche in Colorado’s Garfield County on Tuesday afternoon, CBS Denver reports.
One did not survive and one skier escaped and was able to get help. A search for a third skiier continues.
“In the area of the avalanche, rescuers located a male deceased,” Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office said in a Facebook post.
Rescuers further searched the area and “located the other party who was tired and not injured,” the post said.
AVALANCHE MEDIA RELEASE Tuesday FEB 14, 2017 5:31 p.m. Information Contact: Undersheriff Brice Glasscock … Posted by Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday, February 14, 2017
The snow slide occurred near Sheriff’s Reservoir in the Flat Tops Wilderness Area in Garfield County.
The incident marked the first fatal slide this season in Colorado, reports CBS Denver’s Matt Kroschel.
What's The Big Frigin' Difference?!
What's the Big Frigin' Difference?!
Don't let these two almost identical images of Tom Brady cause you to fumble ... tackle the tricky pics by spotting the differences between these two super similar shots.
**HINT -- There are THREE differences in the above photographs!**
Release Me And I’ll Turn A Pastor – Teenage Student Robber Caught With 3 Guns Cries Out
A teenage robbery suspect, Emmanuel, who was recently arrested by the Police in Lagos shocked detectives when he knelt down, weeping and begging to be set free; he promised become a pastor. According to Vanguard, The suspect, a student of Government Model Secondary School in Lagos, was paraded by Lagos Police boss, Imohimi Edgal, alongside […]
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Russia's embassy in Ankara expressed fury on Tuesday over the awarding of the prestigious World Press Photo Award for an image of an off-duty Turkish policeman assassinating the Russian envoy to Turkey last year. The embassy, whose ambassador Andrei Karlov was shot dead in the December 19 killing, said the decision by the jury was "demoralising" and showed a "complete degradation of ethics and moral values".
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Chili Night in Beckley is coming up on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. It is busy, and parking is limited, but there are ways to find parking and avoid any hassle.
"We've got the big Beckley Intermodal Gateway parking garage here available it's open free parking. Any of the parking along the streets we don't have blocked that are meter parking is always free. In the evenings and weekends you don't have to pay for that." Director of Beckley Events, Jill Moorefield, said.
There are also a few lots off of Kanawha street that can be used. Jill Moorefield said parking shouldn't be a problem.
"There's more parking down beside the YMCA there's a big parking lot there. Yeah people could car pool. If they're close enough to walk along the trail come on up you know that kind of thing."
Streets surrounding the event will start being blocked off at 2:30 for vendors to set up. Moorefield recommends getting there early so you can find that perfect spot.
1. Listen to architect Frank Gehry, LACMA director Michael Govan, former Massachusetts governor Bill Weld and former Guggenheim director Thomas Krens discuss urban design during Three Cities: Transformations in the Urban Environment at LACMA. Free standby reservations are available beginning at 6:30pm.
2. Indulge your late-'90s musical obsessions as Incubus and Jimmy Eat World play the Hollywood Bowl. Tickets to the 6:45pm show cost between $40 and $140.
3. Watch an assortment of short films from around the world at the Hollyshorts Film Festival. Five programs of screenings take place throughout the day at the TCL Chinese 6 Theatres; pay $20 for each or $70 for the day.
For more events, check in with Time Out throughout the day.
The Economic Freedom Fighters is taking Speaker Baleka Mbete to court to force Parliament to discipline President Jacob Zuma for failing to uphold the Constitution.
EFF leader Julius Malema said they want direct access to the Constitutional Court.
"We have taken the decision to approach the ConCourt directly," Malema said on Tuesday.
This is after the court found that Zuma failed to uphold the Constitution when he failed to implement the Public Protector's remedial action that he pay back the money spent on non-security upgrades at his Nkandla home.
The EFF has been calling on Parliament to take action against Zuma following the March 2016 Constitutional Court decision.
EFF MPs were thrown out of Parliament during the State of the Nation Address (SONA) last Thursday, while demanding that Mbete takes action against Zuma.
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DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Decatur City Manager, Tim Gleason is one of three finalists for City Manager in Bloomington Illinois.
Gleason has been the City Manager for Decatur for almost four years.
In March, the city voted to give Gleason a six percent raise, making his salary $176,507 annually. The contract also states that Gleason would have to give a 30 day notice if he decided to leave his position.
Bloomington received 31 applications and narrowed it down to the final round. The finalists include, Gleason, Jim Culotta from Washington Illinois and Steve Rasmussen who was hired as Assistant City Manager of Bloomington in 2014.
Finalists were selected base on their qualifications. likely fit for the community and organizations and compelling reasons and desire to be in Bloomington, the city said.
As part of the final selection, the public can meet the candidates on June 5 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at City Hall.
CUMBERLAND, Md. (NEWS10) – A man was arrested after police say he stole a fire truck from the Ephratah Volunteer Fire Department in Fulton County.
The fire truck was found all the way in Maryland.
Police say Claude Emmerson Bruce admitted to taking the truck without permission to meet with a person he met online.
Bruce is facing multiple charges and is being held without bail.
Members of the fire department are traveling to Maryland to get their engine back.
Experts: Keystone XL Pipeline Power Lines Will Hurt Cranes
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) – Environmental experts in Nebraska say transmission lines to power pumping stations for the planned Keystone XL pipeline would threaten endangered whooping cranes.
Representatives from environmental groups including the Sierra Club and Bold Nebraska submitted written testimony on Monday to the Nebraska Public Service Commission.
They say they object to the $8 billion pipeline’s impact on natural resources. The commission regulates the pipeline route through Nebraska.
Bird expert Paul Johnsgard says the preferred route of the pipeline would mean nearly 70 miles (110 kilometers) of new power lines in the state would pass through migration areas where whooping cranes roost and feed. He says that increases the risk of bird deaths from collisions.
Pipeline developer TransCanada says it’ll review comments but that the route doesn’t cross critical habitat for whooping cranes.
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PHOENIX (AP) - An ex-lawmaker who was kicked out of the Arizona House of Representatives because of a lengthy pattern of sexual misconduct has filed signatures to be on the ballot for state Senate.
Don Shooter, a Yuma Republican, said he filed more than 900 signatures to run in the state Senate primary in Legislative District 13.
He wouldn’t comment on the circumstances surrounding his expulsion. He said he wants to talk about policy issues, such as the water needs of the agriculture industry and public education.
Incumbent State Sen. Sine Kerr and Brent Backus are two other Republicans who filed signatures to run for the seat.
Democrat Michelle Harris is also running.
The deadline for filing petitions for candidacy is 5 p.m. on May 30.
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Chelsea has NEVER seen The Princess Bride. A guy gave her crap about it the other day…
Kelly has NEVER seen Mean Girls…
And Ben has NEVER seen The Nightmare Before Christmas….
What classic movie have you never seen that you get crap for?!?!
The Los Angeles Clippers are looking at moving out of Staples Center and building their own stadium in Inglewood.The city of Inglewood has scheduled a vote Thursday on a negotiating agreement on the development of a "premier and state-of-the-art" basketball arena with seating capacity of 18,000 to 20,000.The property is located on about 22 acres of land between Prairie and Yukon Avenue and bordered on the north by Century Boulevard. Much of the land is owned by the city of Inglewood, according to city documents.The location is across the street from a planned new stadium for the Los Angeles Chargers.The team's lease at Staples Center runs through 2024.DEVELOPING: We will provide details as they become available.
After suffering a pair of double-digit defeats without Lonzo Ball, the Los Angeles Lakers got back on their feet with a 102-99 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night.
How did the Purple and Gold get one over on D’Angelo Russell’s new team (and Brook Lopez’s old one) at the Barclays Center? Let “Hollywood Hoops” co-hosts Eric Pincus and Josh Martin explain in their latest “Laidback Reaction” presented by Highfive.
Georgian Bay District Secondary School co-op students Joel Worthen and Christian Maurice constructed a picnic table as part of their on-site demonstration at their placement at TIM-BR Mart Midland from materials donated by TIM-BR Mart.
Once the picnic table was complete, TIM-BR Mart graciously donated the picnic table to the high school for all students and staff to enjoy.
Yandle set up two goals in Florida's 3-2 win over Detroit on Saturday night.
Yandle is on a three-game, six-point scoring streak that includes four helpers. And he has 10 points in his last 10 games. Yandle is on pace for his first 50-point season since 2013-14.
Grammy award-winning singer and member of The Temptations Dennis Edwards has died, his wife, Brenda Edwards, confirmed to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Edwards was 74 years old.
His wife told the Post that the Motown legend died at a Chicago area hospital after suffering complications related to meningitis.
“My uncle Dennis Edwards passed away this morning,” Edwards’ nephew, Jason Quebec, posted on social media Friday. “Please keep my family in prayer.”
Edwards was born in Fairfield, Alabama on February 3, 1932, near Birmingham. He was a Lifetime Achievement recipient in 2013.
The Temptations were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1989. The band’s best-known hits include “Papa was a Rollin’ Stone,” “Ain’t no Mountain High Enough,” “My Girl” and “I Can’t Get Next to You.”
Saturday would have been the singer’s 75th birthday.
Many people have asked: Is Donald Trump simply crazy or crazy like a fox? Upon further analysis, I think it's fair to say: He's crazy unlike a fox.
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Winnipeg police say a stretch of Portage Avenue in west Winnipeg will remain closed for several hours Friday night after a crash earlier in the afternoon.
Emergency crews were called to the scene of a three-car crash near the corner of Portage Avenue and Overdale Street around 4:30 p.m.
Police can't yet say what led to the crash or whether anyone was injured.
Around 9 p.m., Friday, deputies conducted a traffic stop at California Court and West Virginia Trail in Lake Granbury Harbor, said Public Information Officer Lt. Johnny Rose. They found Kyle Jameson Hand, 34, of Walnut Springs in possession of just under 4 grams of methamphetamine. Hand is charged with possession of a controlled substance.
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WINTERSET, Iowa (AP) – An iconic Madison County covered bridge – pictured on the cover of the best-selling novel “The Bridges of Madison County” – has been destroyed by fire.
The Madison County Sheriff’s Office says that the fire at the Cedar Bridge was reported around 6 a.m. Saturday. Officials say the bridge was fully engulfed by the time firefighters got to the bridge near Winterset in south-central Iowa.
The original Cedar Bridge was built in 1883 before it burned in 2002. Investigators determined the fire to be arson, but no arrests were ever made. It was rebuilt and reopened in 2004. The bridge was featured in the movie adaptation of “The Bridges of Madison County.” The novel was written by Rockford native Robert Waller, who died in March.
Just how much fun can I have at my work Christmas party? I know some senior people are going but does that really mean I have to have a boring night?
Is ‘fun’ a code word for how much can I drink? If so, then how much ‘fun’ you can have depends a lot on the type of work Christmas party that you are attending.
If it is the glitzy all-firm...
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Officials have identified a teen who died in a shooting that happened on Grand Avenue in Louisville.
The victim was 18-year-old Chatariona Harrison, according to Deputy Coroner Scott Russ.
According to officials, Harrison was shot in the 2100 block of Grand Avenue, near Dr. W.J. Hodge Street.
The shooting was first reported Friday around 12:15 p.m.
Police do not have any suspects in the case. Anyone with information about the case is asked to call the anonymous police tip line at (502) 574-LMPD (5673).
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April 20 Medapp SA:
* Omegia has its stake in the company lowered to 16.29 percent from 20.24 percent following capital increase
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LONDON, April 13 At least four countries in the euro area are scheduled to sell bonds next week.
* On Tuesday, Slovakia will offer two bonds due in 2026 and 2031.
* Germany, the bloc's benchmark bond issuer, on Wednesday will auction 1 billion euros of bonds maturing in 2044.
* France and Spain are expected to sell bonds on Thursday, with details of the auctions yet to be released.
(Reporting by Dhara Ranasinghe, Editing by Abhinav Ramnarayan)
Event time: Sept 7, 2017- January 31, 2018. Hours of operation are Monday-Saturday 10:00-4:00 and Sunday 12:00-4:00
The Cedarburg History Museum is proud to announce its fall exhibit "A Cedarburg Immigrant Story" beginning September 7th. The exhibit will allow visitors to travel back to the days of Cedarburg's early pioneers and learn the story of Dr. Theodore E.F. Hartwig, the first doctor to arrive in 1847. Through his story and others, artifacts and recordings, visitors will discover what it was like to venture into unknown territory and experience an untamed world.
Hours of operation are Monday-Saturday 10:00-4:00 and Sunday 12:00-4:00.
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The Center's participation in one program, which aims to provide children with skills in traditional handicrafts by the work of several educational workshops, in addition to participating on stage by presenting cultural heritage competitions.
Brussels Sprouts Salad
(Serves 4)
INGREDIENTS:
16 oz Brussels Sprouts shredded
1/4 cup Red Onion chopped
1/4 cub Fennel Bulb chopped
1/2 cup Pancetta small diced
1/4 cup Sunflower seeds
Good Seasons Italian Vinaigrette Dressing
DIRECTIONS:
Shred brussels sprouts and place in a salad serving bowl and set aside. Mix onions and fennel in a bowl and add 1/4 cup of salad dressing and let it marinate while cooking the pancetta. Heat a skillet and cook the pancetta over medium heat until browned and crispy. Pour hot pancetta and liquid into the bowl with the marinated onions and fennel and mix. Immediately pour the mixture over the brussels sprouts and toss. Top the salad with sunflower seeds and serve immediately. Serves 2 as a main dish or 4 as a side dish.
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MARAWI, Philippines — An Australian journalist says he is fine after being hit by a bullet in his neck while covering the Philippine military's assault against militants aligned with the Islamic State group in a southern city.
A tweeted video showed ABC journalist Adam Harvey wearing a neck brace and putting on his helmet after receiving treatment Thursday in Marawi. He told reporters he was fine and that he was to get an X-ray.
Harvey was hit at the provincial capitol building, where government officials hold briefings on the progress against the militants who've laid siege to Marawi since last month.
Also Thursday, a suspected militant bomber was arrested in Cagayan de Oro City, about 100 kilometres (62 miles) from Marawi.
HAMPDEN, Mass. (WWLP) – Hampden residents got to enjoy a night out with their local police department.
Hampden Police Department held a Public Safety Night Out Friday night at the Thornton W. Burgess Middle School.
The Hampden Fire Department demonstrated the jaws of life and several emergency vehicles were on display.
“So it’s a good time for all the people in town to come out and meet the police officers and law enforcement,” said Officer William Jacques. “We have Springfield here with a SWAT Team and ambulance crews so they can get to know all the crews so when they come to their house they’re comfortable.”
State Police also did a demonstration with one of their helicopters.
SAN ANTONIO - CPS Energy on Mondayrevealed a new vehicle that detects natural gas that will be used in day-to-day operations.
A spokesperson for CPS Energy said Smart Sniffer technology has been installed in a 2017 Ford Explorer. The new technology is capable of identifying gas molecules as it travels through neighborhoods in San Antonio.
CPS Energy's President and CEO Paula Gold-Williams said the SUV will help improve the quality of the environment.
"(The vehicle) helps us in terms of prevention, finding places we can do better maintenance and plan it out, be more efficient," Gold-Williams said. "And, we can also save our customers money."
Gold-Williams said CPS Energy hopes to acquire more Smart Sniffers. She said CPS Energy will also use the vehicles to educate students.
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Cagney and Lacey will be reporting to Captain Ving Rhames.
The Mission: Impossible scene-stealer has joined the cast of Cagney & Lacey, CBS’ in-the-works reboot of the classic cop drama, in the series-regular role of Capt. Stark, the LAPD Homicide Coordinator who is unflappable and a leader who inspires loyalty in everyone around him.
As previously reported, Grey’s Anatomy‘s Sarah Drew and Blindspot‘s Michelle Hurd have been tapped to succeed Sharon Gless and Tyne Daly as the iconic cops.
Penned by Bridget Carpenter (Parenthood, Friday Night Lights), the pilot — based on the 1982-88 cop show starring Gless and Daly — moves the action from New York to Los Angeles, but keeps the central conceit of two female police detectives teaming up to keep the streets safe.
Roberts re-signed with the Raiders on Monday, Matt Kawahara of the Sacramento Bee reports.
Roberts earned the one-year deal after a 38-catch, five-touchdown 2016 season. The 26-year-old will likely have to outperform what he was able to do last season if he hopes to secure a long-term deal in the near future. As for the immediate, Roberts projects to function as a depth receiver for the Raiders in 2017.
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SYDNEY Australian police said on Tuesday they had found the body of a woman they believed to be a German tourist who had gone missing in the remote northern outback.
The body of an elderly man, believed to be her husband, was recovered in the same area a day earlier.
"The cause of death has yet to be established and a file is being prepared for the coroner," a spokesman for the Northern Territory police said.
A ground and air search was launched on Sunday after a ranger found a car thought to belong to a German couple, aged in their 70s, at Trephina Gorge Nature Park, 1,500 km (900 miles) from the Northern Territory capital of Darwin, according to media reports.
Temperatures at the park over the weekend soared to as high as 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit).
(Reporting by Cecile Lefort; Editing by Randy Fabi)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A passenger on board a plane scheduled to fly to Kansas City died as a result of a medical emergency.
A KCI spokesman said a woman on board Alaska Airlines flight 478 from Seattle to Kansas City had a medical emergency and was not able to be resuscitated.
The flight arrived at KCI at 3:50 p.m. Tuesday.
KCPD said emergency personnel responded to the airport, where the passenger appeared to be in cardiac arrest. She was pronounced dead a short time later. Police said there appears to be no foul play. An autopsy will determine the exact cause of death.
Airport police are investigating.
FOX4 will update this story as information becomes available.
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MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico's governmental rights agency says many of the country's prisons are unsafe, overcrowded and understaffed.
The National Human Rights Commission says it surveyed conditions at over 190 state, local and federal jails.
It found that inmates often controlled some areas of prisons, or had contraband inside.
The report released Wednesday cited insufficient staff, unsafe procedures and poor medical care at many facilities.
The conclusions come as no surprise. In recent months, inmates in Mexico have staged mass escapes, battled each other and shot it out with police and guards with guns smuggled into prison.
SARASOTA, Fla. -- Dozens of Baltimore Orioles baseball fans came out to watch the first day of pitchers and catchers working out for Spring Training at Ed Smith Stadium.
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A man was yesterday charged with fondling a three-year-old girl, which resulted in prisoners beating him after they were placed together in a holding cell.
The charge against William Gomes states that he committed the crime in May, 2016. Subsequent to the charge being read at an in-camera hearing before city magistrate Judy Latchman, Gomes was remanded to prison.
The matter was then adjourned by the magistrate until February 13th.
Subsequent to Gomes being escorted to the prison lock-ups, he could be heard screaming as he received a beating from other prisoners.
Officers, having heard the screams, made their way into the lockups and removed Gomes.
NORWICH  Chobani, LLC, announced yesterday, February 13, that it earned a spot on Fast Company magazine's annual ranking of the world's 50 Most Innovative Companies for 2017, landing it among the leading enterprises and rising newcomers that best exemplify nimble business and impactful innovation in the world.
In addition to being listed as one of the 50 Most Innovative Companies, Fast Company also has deemed Chobani as one of the Top 10 Most Innovative Companies for 2017 in two particular categories: Food, and Social Good. This is the second time Chobani has been honored on the Most Innovative list.
In a letter to employees obtained by The Evening Sun, Chobani Founder and CEO Hamdi Ulukaya said, As some of you might know, one of my favorite magazines is Fast Company. It's a very credible national magazine that highlights and celebrates businesses doing unique things while disrupting industries and conventions.
Tinley Park said that concrete patching along 171st Street between Oak Park and Harlem avenues will begin Monday and continue for several weeks.
Work will be done in both of the westbound lanes, but only one lane will be closed at a time, the village said in a news release.
Two-way traffic will be maintained on the street for the duration of the project, according to the village.
Drivers can expect delays while the work is ongoing, and access to turn lanes from 171st east to northbound Oak Park Avenue, and from southbound Oak Park to westbound 171st will be restricted at times, the village said.
Property owners will never lose complete access to their driveways during the project, the village said.
The concrete will need to cure for several days before it can be driven over with a vehicle, so a lane will remain closed for a period of time even after the construction appears to be complete, the village said.
Ben Sullivan, who has died aged 96, was senior toastmaster of the Society of London Toastmasters, the leading society in its field.
In his long career Sullivan officiated at 27 Lord Mayor’s Banquets and at more than 200 state banquets. He deemed it a special honour to serve the Royal family at celebrations which included various wedding anniversaries and birthdays of the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh.
He officiated at many visits by other heads of state and at some 240 semi-state banquets, a confidential friend who got on equally well with bishops, judges, actors, actresses and entrepreneurs. Sophia Loren, whom he met at Variety Club International in Monaco and at the launch of the P & O cruise liner Crown Princess, was one of his favourites and a fan.
As an amateur boxer in his youth Sullivan was delighted when in 1964 he was asked, when toastmastering the Boxing Writers’ Dinner, if he...
The road will remain open for the winter but close again in the spring. This should repeat again for the 2018-2019 winter with full completion in June of 2019.
Parseq, a business process outsourcer, has won four new contracts worth £1.8 million, set to create 15 jobs.
The new work involves document management, data capture and cheque and invoice processing from its base in Hellaby, Rotherham.
The business has invested £275,000 in new technology and software to support the contracts and has plans hire 15.
Parseq clients include FTSE 100 financial services companies, big six energy providers and local authorities.
In 2017, Parseq’s finance and administration division processed 25m customer correspondences and handled £15bn in electronic payments.
The firm employs 2,000 at five sites in the UK, with partnerships on six continents. It also runs call centres handling 70 million calls a year.
In the animal kingdom there are no tabus in one's own race sexual intercourse.
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Pentagon Contract Announcement
(Source: U.S Department of Defense; issued Dec 23, 2016)
United Technologies Corp. - Pratt and Whitney, East Hartford, Connecticut, has been awarded a $313,879,396 modification (P00180) to previously awarded contract FA8611-08-C-2896 for sustainment of F119-PW-100 engines.
Contractor will provide parts necessary for engine sustainment.
Work will be performed at East Hartford, Connecticut; Edwards Air Force Base, California; Elmendorf AFB, Alaska; Hickam AFB, Hawaii; Hill AFB, Utah; Holloman AFB, New Mexico; Langley AFB, Virginia; Nellis AFB, Nevada; Sheppard AFB, Texas; Tinker AFB, Oklahoma and Tyndall AFB, Florida, and is expected to be complete by Dec. 31, 2017.
Fiscal 2017 operations and maintenance; and research, development, test, and evaluation funds in the amount of $51,380,834 are being obligated at the time of award.
Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, is the contracting activity (FA8611-08-C-2896).
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ST. LOUIS, MO (KTVI)–Smokers have the opportunity to quit cigarettes once and for all with an all new program at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis. February is Heart Health month, and tobacco is a large contributor to heart related issues. Road To Freedom is dedicated to helping those who struggle with nicotine and tobacco addiction to finally quit for good.
Tobacco Treatment Specialist Erin Fleming, RN, explains how the program works and urges smokers to partake in this innovative program if they are serious about quitting smoking.
The program will specialize in identifying the unique triggers and behaviors of each smoker, on a personal level, so that treatment can be tailored to the individual’s unique situation.
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Sarka Naivertova, director of Distinct Estate Agents, climbed to the top of the 5,895 metre tall Mount Kilimanjaro, in Tanzania, to raise money for Banbury Young Homelessness Project . It was also a personal challenge for Miss Naivertova, who wanted to prove to herself she could climb the peak.
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During a few short weeks in the summer of 1967, thousands of hippies descended on San Francisco's Haight-Ashbury neighborhood to experiment with sexual freedom and mind-blowing drugs, debate social and economic utopias, and listen to loud rock music.
Marco Werman looks back at those hedonistic times through the music and recollections of those who were there 50 years ago, and hears why the world has never been quite the same for many of them. From the BBC.
Lockheed Martin's logo is seen during Japan Aerospace 2016 air show in Tokyo, Japan, October 12, 2016.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Lockheed Martin Corp (LMT.N) has won an $8 billion U.S. defense contract for global logistics support services for special operations forces, the Pentagon said on Friday.
The U.S. military often relies on outside contractors to perform support services including logistics at warehouses and depots as well as maintenance, modifications and repairs on equipment like airplanes and vehicles.
The contract will support the Army's Green Berets, Rangers as well as Navy SEALs, the U.S. Department of Defense said in a statement.
The 10-year award will extend Lockheed Martin's current support contract which was set to expire in September 2018.
The Pentagon said multiple companies competed for the contract.
Construction is now underway on a long-planned cultural project in San Benito. After more than 20 years in the works, ground has been broken on the San Benito Cultural Heritage Museum.
The museum will bring together the San Benito History Museum, the Texas Conjunto Hall of Fame, and the Freddy Fender Museum.
The 7-thousand square-foot building, which is designed in the shape of a guitar, will sit adjacent to the Narciso Martinez Cultural Arts Center in San Benito Plaza. San Benito officials are hoping the museum will be a tourist draw to the city many consider to be the birthplace of conjunto music.
× Bicyclist injured in Penn Township hit-and-run
PENN TOWNSHIP, YORK COUNTY, Pa.–Police are searching for the driver who failed to stop after hitting a bicyclist with an SUV in York County on Tuesday afternoon.
It happened around 1:30 p.m. along West Granger Street in Penn Township.
Investigators say an adult male was riding a bicycle when he was truck by a white SUV, possibly a Mazda. The bicyclist suffered non life-threatening injuries, consisting mostly of abrasions.
As the SUV drove away, it continued to drag the bicycle until it was discarded in the area of West Granger and Westminster Avenue. Police say the driver of the SUV was seen talking to another person wearing dark clothing near that intersection.
The driver is described as a white male, between 20 and 40 years of age, balding with black hair and a black goatee. The driver also had two small children in his vehicle.
Anyone with information on the driver’s identity is asked to call Penn Township Police Department at 717-637-8751.
© AFP 2017/ JOSE JORDAN Ecuador Leader Calls for Pro-Gov't Rally Amid Protests Against Election Results
MEXICO CITY (Sputnik) — The second round of Ecuador's presidential election was held on April 2, with candidate from the ruling left-wing PAIS Alliance party Lenin Moreno having received 51.15 percent of votes and his opponent Guillermo Lasso from the opposition Creo-Suma alliance having got 48.85 percent.
Lasso demanded full recount of votes immediately after announcement of preliminary results of the presidential election explaining his request by a 8-percent gap between the results of voting and exit-polls. The National Electoral Council agreed only on partial recounts of votes.
Last week, the National Electoral Council confirmed Moreno's victory after having recounted 296,000 votes. On Tuesday, about 1.2 million votes will be recounted.
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United handed Juan Mata a one-year contract extension on Tuesday, tying the playmaker to the club until June 2019.
Mata joined from Chelsea in 2014 and has established himself as a key member of the squad under Jose Mourinho, who sold the Spaniard to United when Chelsea manager.
"When I arrived one-and-a-half years ago, (they said), 'Mata is in trouble, in trouble, in trouble,' and now he's getting an extension of one more year," Mourinho said. "An important player for me. Important player for the club. Important player for the other players."
Police in Florida are investigating an incident at a nightclub where a photographer said he was "sucker punched" by singer Chris Brown.
Tampa police spokesman Stephen Hegarty says 28-year-old Bennie Vines Jr. was hired by Aja Channelside to take photos during an event hosted by Brown.
Vines told officers that while he was snapping photos early Monday, Brown punched him. Brown was gone by the time officers arrived. Vines refused medical treatment and told officers he wants to prosecute because of a minor lip cut.
The club confirmed the incident on its Facebook page Monday and apologized to patrons.
Brown, singer of the hits "Run It!" and "Deuces," completed probation in a 2009 felony assault case for an attack on singer Rihanna, his then-girlfriend.
An email to the representative listed on Brown's website was not immediately returned.
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TWO people are being treated by paramedics after their car plunged into the Gold Coast canal system overnight.
The pair, believed to be a man and a woman, were found at the scene after the car entered the water on Pizzey Drive at Mermaid Waters just before midnight.
Swift water teams winched the car to safety a short time later.
A Queensland Ambulance Service spokesman said one of the people was taken to Robina Hospital with minor injuries while a second patient was still being assessed at the scene.
Teenager Erika Mihaylova Naydenova, aged 14, from Bulgaria has been reported missing from her Nicosia home since February 1, police said on Friday.
The young girl is described as 1.60m tall, of average physique, with long black hair, brown eyes and a nose piercing.
Anyone with any information is advised to call Nicosia police HQ at 22802222 or 22802231. Alternatively, they can use the citizen’s line 1460, or contact the police station closest to them or digitally through the force’s app.
Dubois scored the first goal of his NHL career in his first game during Friday's 5-0 win over the Islanders. He also recorded three shots and finished with a plus-1 rating over 14:07 of ice time.
While Dubois is currently being deployed in a middle-six role, if Columbus is going to repeat last season's success, its 2016 first-round selection will need to be an important contributor. Dubois might struggle to be a consistent fantasy asset, but there is a lot of potential. He should see soft five-on-five matchups, and he's obviously a talented offensive player after recording 63 goals and 154 points through his final 110 games in the QMJHL over the past two seasons. It wouldn't be shocking if he hit the ground running and generated Calder Trophy buzz.
Scientists say they're several steps closer to perfecting a method for saving the northern white rhino from extinction.
Writing in the journal Nature Communications, researchers said Wednesday that they had succeeded in creating embryos using frozen northern white rhino sperm and eggs from a southern white rhino.
It's the first time such hybrid embryos have been created, and the scientists from Europe and the United States hope it will provide a pathway to saving the northern white rhino subspecies, of which only two females remain.
They plan to harvest the females' egg cells soon and produce "pure'' northern white rhinos to be borne by a southern white surrogate in three years. They're also working on a second method that would see sperm and eggs produced from preserved cells of northern white rhinos.
Gardaí are appealing to the public for assistance in locating a teenager who has been reported missing from Portarlington, Co Laois.
Ronan Quinn (13) was reported missing to gardaí on Monday, May 28th and was last seen at approximately 8.30pm on that date in Portarlington. He is known to frequent Athlone and Dublin city centre.
He is described as approximately 5ft in height, of slight build with brown hair.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Portlaoise Garda Station at (057) 8674100, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
TONASKET – The Tonasket City Council will be holding a special meeting on Wednesday, April 19th, 2017 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Tonasket City Hall. The purpose of this meeting is to host a public workshop to review the cost/benefit analysis prepared for an area proposed for annexation.
The area under consideration include those properties lying east of US Highway 97, south to Midway Lumber and east to Longanecker Road. All interested persons are invited to attend. Those with special language, hearing or access needs should contact city hall, 509-486-2132, 24 hours prior to the meeting.
Police are warning of a phone scam impersonating them. (Source: Pixabay)
Chesterfield and Colonial Heights police departments are warning of a phone scam impersonating them.
Police said a scammer is leaving a message saying you're in trouble and to call them back before they are forced to take legal action.
The scam is nothing new, but unfortunately, it tends to work on the young and elderly alike.
Officials said no law enforcement agency works this way, so if you get a call - consider it a red flag.
Crime Solvers says if you've done something illegal, law enforcement will knock on your front door.
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A quokka has celebrated its fifth birthday with gifts and a selection of flowers to chew on.
Thank you for following Wednesday's LIVE Derby County blog from Derbyshire Live.
We kept you up to date with all the Rams' transfer activity as it happens, with the club's first outgoing announced yesterday as Andreas Weimann left Pride Park Stadium to join Championship rivals Bristol City.
Florian Jozefzoon was linked with a move from Brentford - with a report suggesting Derby had a bid of around £1.5 million rejected. Craig Bryson's future has once again been the subject of speculation - and we have more for you below.
There's all that and more from a full day's work covering every inch of the Rams in Wednesday's live rolling blog.
We want you to get involved with tomorrow's blog by tweeting us @dcfc_live or joining the conversation on Facebook . You can also leave us a comment below.
press release: A historical marker, “Robert M. La Follette: The Early Years” will be dedicated on Sunday, October 15, at 2 pm in the Town of Primrose, a few miles from his birthplace. The Dane County Historical Society is placing this marker at the intersection of County Hwy G and Oak Grove Road, 2 miles south of the Village of Mt. Vernon. At the dedication, in cooperation with Township officials, the Society will unveil its 47th marker. A 3pm reception with light refreshments will follow at Primrose Town Hall. All are welcome!
2pm-4:30pm, Sunday, October 15, 2017, Intersection of County Hwy G and Oak Grove Road
Reception: Primrose Town Hall, 8468 County Hwy A, Verona, WI 53593
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Reader Cameron Way of Fort Collins, Colorado sent a passel of photos that, he said, depicted “playing” in his backyard. He identifies them as fox squirrels (Sciurus niger), but isn’t sure.
When I asked him if they were playing or fighting, he responded, “I don’t know if they were fighting, but there was a lot of this, also,” and sent two more pictures. Now I have no idea if this is mock copulation between two same-sex squirrels, real copulation, or simply a wrestling hold, but it seems that it wasn’t merely playing. It could have been “practicing.”
Lee (ribs) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Steelers, Ryan O'Halloran of The Florida Times-Union reports.
Fortunately for those considering Lee in Week 5 lineups, the Jaguars kick off at 1:00 ET on Sunday. If the wideout -- who has logged 13 catches for 159 yards over the team's first four games -- doesn't play (or is limited) opposite fellow starter Allen Hurns, some combo of Arrelious Benn, Keelan Cole and Max McCaffrey will be called upon to help fill in.
Rest in peace Robert Clyde Drew, 86, a Wichita Falls man whose obituary feels very relatable right now. A sample:
Robert Clyde Drew, beloved husband, father, and Papa, drew his last breath January 25, 2018, mainly, we suspect, to prevent himself from having to watch the Patriots and Eagles in the Superbowl. A loyal Cowboys fan, he died peacefully with his daughter by his side, knowing full well that Dez, did, in fact, catch the ball.
Hideki Matsuyama announced on Monday that he has been married since January and is now a father, news that caught Japanese media and fans by surprise.
Though numerous Japanese reporters follow Matsuyama every second of the day that he spends on a golf course, the world number two was able to keep his nuptials and fatherhood under wraps for months.
He said in a statement his child, a girl, was born in July, but did not reveal details of the identity of his wife.
Matsuyama announced the news only hours after falling short in his quest to become the first Japanese man to win a major championship.
Leading with nine holes to play at the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow on Sunday, he had three consecutive bogeys on the back nine and finished equal fifth behind winner Justin Thomas.
Matsuyama, 25, is one of the most popular sports figures in Japan.
CHANDEL, Mar 19 : Anal Lenruwl Tangpi (Anal Naga Students’ Union) has expressed disappointment regarding the failure of the electricity department to take up necessary action against the prolonged power shut down in Chandel district bazar area.
A press release issued by general secretary of ALT stated that the power shut down has caused immense inconveniences to the people especially the students who are presently appearing exams. It urged the department concerned, district administration Chandel and the State Government to bring a solution at the earliest and cautioned that the union will take up stringent actions against the department concerned if the issue is not solved immediately.
COPPER MOUNTAIN, CO – DECEMBER 09: Chloe Kim of the United States looks on after the finals of the FIS Snowboard World Cup 2018 Ladies’ Snowboard Halfpipe during the Toyota U.S. Grand Prix on December 9, 2017 in Copper Mountain, Colorado. Kim finished in first place. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
BEIRUT (Reuters) - A magnitude 6.0 earthquake hit western Iran on Monday, state media reported.
The center of the quake was near the town of Ezgele, but tremors were also felt in Kermanshah, the largest city in the area.
Last month, a magnitude 7.3 earthquake hit western Iran, killing at least 530 and injuring thousands.
A male police officer will be charged with rape and sexual abuse in the coming hours following an internal investigation of allegations made by two female police officers, the police said.
In a statement on Monday evening, the police said the 27-year-old police constable is expected to be charged in court with raping a fellow officer and violent indecent assault and sexual abuse of another officer.
Sources have told MaltaToday the alleged case of rape happened at the Msida police station, where the male officer was stationed. The other charges are related to another case involving a different female officer, who alleged sexual abuse while in the district police car with the male colleague.
A 25-year-old motorcyclist has succumbed to his injuries sustained in a crash May 11, according to Las Vegas Metro police.
Police said the Clark County Coroner's Office informed the department on Thursday of Edwin Lima's death. His death marked the 51st traffic-related fatality in Metro's jurisdiction in 2018.
Citing witness statements and evidence at the scene, police said Lima was riding a 207 Yamaha motorcycle southbound on Valley View approaching El Camino Avenue. A 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe was traveling northbound on Valley View and stopped in a single left turn lane. As Lima entered the intersection, the Chevrolet turned left into his path and the two collided. Lima overturned with the motorcycle and came to a stop a short distance from the collision.
Lima was taken to University Medical Center at the time with critical injuries. The driver and passengers of the Chevrolet remained a the scene.
An investigation is ongoing.
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CHICAGO (AP) — Investigators say communication problems between flight attendants and pilots put evacuating passengers at more risk after an American Airlines plane caught fire in 2016 at Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
The National Transportation Safety Board said Tuesday that flight attendants didn't know how to use the intercom system to speak with pilots before they directed passengers to use an emergency exit behind an engine that was still running.
One passenger was hurt after being knocked to the ground by a jet blast from the engine.
The NTSB says the fire started when pieces of an engine disc broke off and pierced a fuel line with such force that one piece was found a half mile away. The board recommends that federal regulators require improved high-tech inspections of the discs during manufacturing.
Press Secretary: Trump Fired Flynn As National Security Adviser
The resignation of national security adviser Michael Flynn hasn't stopped the questions about his calls to the Russian ambassador. White House press secretary Sean Spicer told reporters Tuesday that President Trump asked for Flynn's resignation.
SEOUL, April 3 Daily net trading in shares on South Korea's main stock exchange by three major categories of investors as of 0727 GMT, in billions of South Korean won (a negative figure indicates net selling): FOREIGNERS INSTITUTIONS RETAIL April 3 -22.0 31.2 -59.2 ^March 31 25.7 32.9 -111.0 March 30 89.4 -169.2 65.6 March 29 -61.8 -26.4 36.8 March 28 20.7 -81.8 1.9 March 27 36.4 -104.7 16.7 March 24 -89.1 220.7 -186.8 March 23 52.6 18.2 -128.4 March 22 -96.2 -116.9 181.3 March 21 362.7 -189.9 -234.8 March 20 -84.8 -51.7 85.0 March 17 251.2 -210.4 -93.5 March 16 279.8 -89.3 -237.4 March 15 128.9 -268.8 84.7 March 14 405.7 -406.5 -50.1 Month to date -22.0 31.2 -59.2 Year to date 5,430.4 -4,916.7 -2,745.5 ^ March 31 figures revised. ($1 = 1,114.9900 won) (Reporting by Jeongeun Lee)
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Microbix Biosystems Inc
* Microbix reports record third quarter & nine month sales
* Q3 revenue rose 23 percent to C$2.773 million
* Qtrly earnings per share ‍$0.002​
* Microbix Biosystems - ‍ongoing litigation between major participants in animal genetics industry slowed progress of partnering discussions relating to asset​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Kim Kardashian’s Cooking Stumps Twitter
Ever so often, something simply so disgusting hits the timeline it becomes a mystery within itself. Kim Kardashian showed off what looks like the beginning stages (we hope) of a meal she was cooking on her insta-story and not only does it look cheese and bodily fluids mixed around in a pan, but it’s irking folks who can’t guess what it is!
Tell me what Kim K just cooked pic.twitter.com/WIBM48MMjh — 🇩🇪ACKSHUALLY JOSHUA🇩🇪 (@ACKSHUALLYNAH) July 4, 2018
What IS that??? Hit the flip to see how folks are freaking out over this mystery “meal”.
SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — The smoke from the County Fire is filling the Sacramento Valley, hanging over roads, and homes, and threatening Fourth of July backyard barbecues.
Robert Garrufaldi works in the Sacramento National Weather Service nerve center, tracking the smoke across the valley.
“We’re looking at a model that forecasts smoke,” Garrufaldi said.
The bright colors show where smoke is the worst and where it is clearing.
Garrufaldi says the National Weather Service is forecasting more smoke in overnight hours, and is calling for a change in wind direction around noon on the Fourth of July, sending smoke north and helping clear the air in the Sacramento region.
”There should be improvement for a lot of people in the air quality,” Garuffaldi said.
It’s an Independence Day forecast that should make backyard barbecue parties a little more pleasant.
So long smokey skies. Let the celebrations begin.
B.C.’s civilian police watchdog has been deployed to South Surrey, where a man died after a struggle with police.
According to the Independent Investigations Office, police were called to the intersection of 10th Avenue and 161A street around 1:30 p.m., to reports of a distraught man screaming in the street.
The IIO says when police arrived at the scene they tried to arrest the man, which led to a physical struggle.
The man then went into cardiac arrest and died at the scene.
Anyone with information is asked to call the IIO at 1-855-446-8477.
More to come…
Two people were injured Thursday afternoon in a collision on Highway 101 near Santa Maria, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The accident occurred about 1:40 p.m., when a vehicle rear-ended a green BMW driving on the right shoulder just south of the Stowell Road offramp, according to CHP dispatch.
One vehicle ended up in the center divider.
One person sustained major injuries and the other moderate, according to dispatch traffic.
The CHP advised Santa Maria police to close the northbound Betteravia Road onramp.
No other details were available while crews clear the scene.
Check back with Noozhawk for more information.
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DELAWARE COUNTY, Ind. – The school shooting in Florida last month is forcing schools to re-evaluate how to keep children and staff safe.
A Delaware County Sheriff's deputy hosted a free handgun class for teachers and staff, complete with realistic scenarios.
Trainers stressed everyone should undergo extensive training before carrying a gun.
They also used the active shooter training to show how much would likely be needed to effectively stop an attack.
Teachers spent five hours total in the classroom, learning shooting techniques and safety at the Muncie Threat Assessment Center. They spent two more hours aiming at targets.
“I`ve been around guns my whole life, but I think that that training component was really important,” said Nancy Horvath, school speech pathologist.
Many of the teachers say they now feel better-prepared to face threats both inside and outside the classroom.
170212-N-CF105-043 ATLANTIC OCEAN (FEB. 12, 2017) Sailors assigned to USS James E. Williams’ (DDG 95) conduct a visit, board, search, and seizure exercise. James E. Williams is currently underway preparing for a scheduled deployment. (U.S Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Patrick Morrissey/Released)
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Dec 12 (Reuters) - Evry Asa:
* CONTRACT WITH LEADING SWEDISH RETAILER SYSTEMBOLAGET FINALIZED AND SIGNED
* ‍CONTRACT WITH SYSTEMBOLAGET HAS NOW BEEN SIGNED AND WILL RUN FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE YEARS​
* ‍OPTION FOR CUSTOMER TO PROLONG AGREEMENT FOR TWO MORE YEARS​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
The 14 Best Concealers for Covering Acne Scars
The only thing that's more frustrating than watching a monster zit rudely set up shop on your face is dealing with the scar it leaves behind. (We like to call them "zombie zits.) We got the pros to tell us the top concealers they always have on hand when dealing with pockmarks, bumps, and splotchy scars.
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New Delhi: The Rs 4,230-crore initial public offer of state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics was subscribed 45 percent on the second day of bidding on Monday.
The offer is in a price band of Rs 1,215-1,240 and will close on March 20 (today). The defence behemoth is offering 3.41 crore equity shares of Rs 10 face value. Retail investors are offered Rs 25 discount per share.
The issue through which the company aims to raise Rs 4,230 crore received bids for 1,53,89,868 shares against the total issue size of 3,41,07,525 shares, as per data available with the NSE till 1700 hrs on Monday.
The Bengaluru-based firm's IPO is of up to 34,107,525 shares. SBI Capital Markets and Axis Capital are managing the IPO. The shares are proposed to be listed on BSE and NSE.
The average cost of acquisition of equity shares by the aerospace firm is Rs 152 per share after the buyback in March 2016 and November 2017.
Whiteside will not return to Friday's game against the 76ers due to an illness.
Whiteside provided four points (2-6 FG), nine boards, and three blocks across 18 minutes before exiting the contest. The Heat will play the second game of a back-to-back set against the Pistons on Saturday, so the big man's status for the contest is certainly up in the air. It will likely depend on how he is feeling closer to tip-off. Expect an update on his status once the team provides more information.
Sept. 22 networking event will be held on the rooftop patio of the new campus
Antioch University will host a Antioch University will host a Santa Barbara Hispanic Chamber of Commerce business networking mixer from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22 on the school’s rooftop patio at its new campus, 602 Anacapa St.
The mixer is a kickoff for Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, according to chamber President Luis Villegas.
Also at the mixer, businesses that join the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will reap the benefits of SBcoupons.com, a free website that provides discounts for a variety of South Coast companies. Joining the chamber will mean $100 off SBcoupons.com service, a free business website and free TV ads.
The cost for the mixer is $5 for chamber members and $10 for nonmembers.
For more information, click here or call 805.233.3690.
— Luis Villegas is board president of the Santa Barbara Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
JLo and Drake High Stakes Gamble
EXCLUSIVE
So much for JLo wanting to spend time at home with her family in L.A. ... she stayed in Vegas with Drake New Year's Day, betting against the house.
JLo hit the MGM Grand tables with Drizzy, at the high roller table, of course. She played for more than a half hour. Don't know if she won or lost,.
The night before, JLo rang in the New Year by watching Drake perform at the same hotel.
It's smelling a little more like a real hookup.
× Hawaii man says he’s devastated about sending missile alert
HONOLULU — The ex-Hawaii employee who sent a false missile alert last month says he’s devastated about causing panic, but he believed it was a real attack at the time.
The man in his 50s spoke to reporters Friday on the condition he not be identified because he fears for his safety after receiving threats.
He says the on-duty call he received on Jan. 13 didn’t sound like a drill. However, state officials say other workers clearly heard the word “exercise” repeated several times.
He said it felt like he had been hit with a “body blow” when he realized it was just a drill and he has had difficulty eating and sleeping since.
The agency fired him.
A 51-year-old man was killed over the weekend following a hit-and-run in Sumter County, according to investigators. Steve Allen Sumter was riding his bike near South Harvin and Bee streets when he was struck by a 2004 white Alero Oldsmobile.
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Carlos Nuzman, President of the Brazilian Olympic Committee, center, is escorted by federal police officers after being taken into custody at his home, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017. The president of the Brazilian Olympic Committee was arrested amid an investigation into a vote-buying scheme to bring the Olympics to Rio de Janeiro last year. Silvia Izquierdo AP Photo
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is rallying voters in Georgia's 6th Congressional District to "get out and vote" Republican ahead of Tuesday's special election.
In a tweet early Tuesday, Trump urged voters not to vote for Democrat Jon Ossoff for the House seat vacated by Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price.
Trump says, "Democrat Jon Ossoff would be a disaster in Congress. VERY weak on crime and illegal immigration, bad for jobs and wants higher taxes. Say NO."
In a second tweet, he wrote, "Republicans must get out today and VOTE in Georgia 6. Force runoff and easy win! Dem Ossoff will raise your taxes-very bad on crime & 2nd A."
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Authorities say a man has been killed in a hit-and-run crash in Wichita.
Police Lt. Rick Moscicki says the man was pronounced dead at the scene after officers responded around 9:20 p.m. Monday. After the driver who hit him took off, three other vehicles stopped to keep other drivers from running over the man.
The victim’s name wasn’t immediately released. Police don’t know why he was in the road.
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According to your news report, the CSRD is giving away $7500 in funding to Tappen and White Lake for Halloween celebrations.
Give us a break.
The CSRD certainly knows how to waste our tax dollars but this must be a new low.
The local food banks, SPCA, Women’s Shelter and others could make more use of this money than a handout to local youth followed by a trip to the Dentist. There is something wrong here if your report is accurate, even if it’s a smaller amount of money.
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(AP) - Fraternity chapters at the University of Missouri say they're still studying a consultant's October report warning the school to change the culture of Greek life on campus.
University Dean of Students Jeff Zeilenga told the Columbia Daily Tribune on Friday that the school is still looking at the recommendations from Dyad Strategies.
Dyad says the university should change Greek life recruitment, ban freshmen from living in chapter houses and require residents' rooms to be open for inspection during parties.
Zeilenga says one of the objections to banning freshmen is that many fraternities are in debt for large new houses and need the revenue.
Two fraternities have been shuttered by their national governing organizations since the university received Dyad's report. Two more fraternities have been put on disciplinary probation for hazing.
—Photo by AP
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi will represent Pakistan at Extraordinary Summit of Organization of Islamic Cooperation on Al-Quds Al-Sharif being held in Istanbul on Wednesday.
The summit will discuss the recent US decision to shift its Embassy from Tel Aviv to occupied Jerusalem.
The OIC leaders will also explore ways to deal with the situation.
The Prime Minister will convey the sentiments of the people and Government of Pakistan of the unequivocal support to the people of Palestine.
He will stress upon the OIC for a united stance on the issue of Al-Quds Al-Sharif and call upon the US Administration to review its decision.
The Summit will be preceded by the Council of Foreign Ministers Meeting which will be attended by Foreign Minister, Khawaja Muhammad Asif.
The Extraordinary Summit has been called by the President of Turkey in his capacity as the Chair of OIC. Most OIC Member States are expected to attend.—Radio Pakistan
Sacramento Kings guard Buddy Hield, center, tries to fight through the screen set by Detroit Pistons forward Blake Griffin, left, as he guards Pistons forward Reggie Bullock, right during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, March 19, 2018, in Sacramento, Calif. Rich Pedroncelli AP Photo
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Simon Ostrovsky, a friend of Arkady Babchenko, told BBC Radio 5 live that he feels anger and relief in equal measure after discovering the Russian journalist is alive and well.
Mr. Babchenko turned up at a news conference less than 24 hours after it was reported that he’d been shot dead in Kiev.
Ukraine said it staged the fake murder as part of a sting operation to foil a Russian assassination plot.
Mr. Ostrovsky said: “From being incredibly gloomy and sad yesterday to frankly anger today, that we’ve all been hoodwinked and made to believe our friend died.
“It’s a very confusing time.”
This clip is originally from 5 live Drive on 30 May 2018.
An altercation between two brothers has resulted in one man dying of head trauma in hospital overnight.
Police were called to an apartment on Léger Boulevard in Montreal North around 11:30 p.m. Thursday.
When they arrived at the apartment, the younger brother, 62, had suffered head trauma and they arrested the older brother, 64, police said.
Police say no weapons were used.
The suspect will meet with investigators today.
The homicide is the 18th in Montreal this year.
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Photo submitted by Tammi Bradley A youth conference held in October with Bishop Jeffrey Monforton included a Procession March that will be very similar to the event coming up at the Basilica of St. Mary of the Assumption on June 24. Area Catholics, other religious communities and lay persons will have reason to celebrate on June 24 as the Immaculate Heart of Mary makes her pilgrimage through the different parishes of the Diocese of Steubenville. The statue, a beloved symbol of the faith, is traveling to Marietta after having spent time in Nelsonville, Carrollton, Steubenville and Adena.
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A senior Iranian military official stated that Iran will not allow any foreign states, especially the U.S., to visit the country's military centers.
"Both the great Iranian nation and the U.S. and the world should know that if there is only one demand in the whole world which will be rejected and if there is only one wish that will be taken to the grave, it is the Americans' demand to visit our military centers," Lieutenant Commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC), Brigadier General Hossein Salami, said in a televised interview on Saturday.
× Woman Found Dead in Stairwell on Campus of San Francisco General Hospital
A woman was found dead Wednesday in a stairway of the power plant building on the grounds of Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, officials said.
A hospital staff member made the discovery about 1 p.m., according to the San Francisco Department of Public Health. The woman was not identified, and it’s unclear if she was a patient.
“We don’t know how this woman gained access to the area where she was found, and we are absolutely looking into that,” Rachael Kagan, a spokeswoman for the health department, told reporters.
Wednesday’s discovery evoked a similar incident at the city-owned hospital five years ago that raised questions about safety and security at the sprawling hospital campus. In 2013, a patient was found dead in an emergency stairwell 17 days after she vanished from her hospital room.
Read the full story on LATimes.com.
The focus will be on the Fed's policy language about "gradual and timely" rate hikes in the U.S., says Tony Boyadjian of Compass Global Markets.
Walter F. Aerne, 86, of Glen Carbon, died surrounded by family at 4:26 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville.
Visitation will be 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15, at Irwin Chapel, 591 Glen Crossing Road in Glen Carbon, where services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 16. Burial with full military honors will follow at Sunset Hill Memorial Estates in Glen Carbon.
Dougherty County's Emergency Operation Center or EOC is fully activated as of Sunday morning. With wind speeds picking up, Emergency Management employees are on standby.
GUJRANWALA : Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Amir Jaan inaugurated polio vaccination campaign by administering anti-polio drops to children of nomadic families.
On the occasion, he informed that a total of 1,586 teams will administer anti-polio drops to 885,000 children of under five years age in the district. He appealed to the citizens to cooperate with the anti-polio teams so that the set target of the campaign could be achieved.
He also advised the officials to perform duty honesty and dedication, adding that no child the age of five should be left unvaccinated. He also urged Ulema to play their role in this regard.
Christopher Plummer Nominated For Golden Globe After Replacing Kevin Spacey The 75th Golden Globe nominations were announced on Monday. Among the nominees is actor Christopher Plummer, for his role replacing Kevin Spacey in All the Money in the World, after Spacey faced allegations of sexual misconduct.
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OGDEN, Utah (AP) — Authorities have identified the Ogden man who died after he was thrown from a utility task vehicle that rolled onto him over the weekend.
The Standard-Examiner reports the Weber County Sheriff’s Office identified the man as 19-year-old Jaden Parent who died following the crash Saturday in rural northern Utah.
Authorities say Parent was riding with his 18-year-old brother in a private area called Sunridge north of the Pineview Reservoir when the crash occurred.
Sheriff’s Sgt. Chad Allen says the brothers returned to where they were camping and Parent lost consciousness as they headed for the hospital.
Allen says a medical helicopter responded to their location. Emergency personnel treated Parent for about 50 minutes before he died.
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Conor McGregor Open to Career in Politics ... And a Rematch w/ Floyd!
Conor McGregor Says He's Open to Career in Politics And a Rematch with Floyd!
EXCLUSIVE
"The Notorious" might be "Minister McGregor" in a matter of years ... 'cause Conor McGregor tells TMZ Sports he's open to a career in politics!
We got Conor chillin' in NYC with his GF, Dee Devlin ... and the UFC mega-star was positively giddy when we asked him about potentially running for office -- something he teased on social media earlier this week.
"Maybe, who knows?! I know they're shakin' in their boots anyway!!" Conor said.
He was clearly in a joking mood, but Conor seemed dead serious is his cryptic message criticizing the Irish government.
There's more ... when our guy tried (emphasis on "tried") asking about a fight with Khabib Nurmagomedov ... McGregor immediately brought up Floyd Mayweather, saying he "needs to fight again."
With Floyd teasing an MMA fight all week, ya gotta wonder ... could Floyd vs. Conor 2 actually happen in the UFC?
The 26-year-old broke the course record at Carnoustie to climb into a share of the lead after two rounds of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship.
His nine-under 63, which contained a run of five straight birdies from the 11th hole, was one shot lower than the record shot by nine players in the last 23 years, including Colin Montgomerie.
However the European Tour money list leader finds himself up against another young Englishman in Tyrrell Hatton, whose chances of becoming the first man to defend this title were improved by a 65 at Carnoustie to join Fleetwood at the top of the leaderboard on 11 under par.
Paul has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Jazz due to back spasms, Paul Garcia of TheSportsDaily.com reports.
Paul has played more than 10 minutes in just one game this month, so his absence won't have much impact on the Spurs' rotation for Saturday's tilt. His next chance to return will come Wednesday against the Suns. In the meantime, Danny Green, Bryn Forbes and Manu Ginobili should continue to see the majority of minutes at shooting guard.
Hilary Duff and Ely Sandvik are over and she and her ex Matthew Koma are back together, E! News has confirmed.
The actress and singer and the fellow musician had dated for a few months before calling it quits in March. In July, Duff was photographed packing on the PDA with Sandvik, the CEO of SOLr Energy Consulting.
But on Thursday, she posted on Instagram Thursday a photo gallery of pics from her recent 30th birthday party and Koma, who is also 30, is featured with her in one of the snaps. He also posted a photo of the two at the bash, looking lovingly at each other.
"#tBt birthday girl," he wrote.
"Since Matt got back from tour, they've been seeing each other again," a source told E! News exclusively. "Him being gone on tour was the main reason things didn't work out the first time around so now that he's back they picked up right where they left off."
National Night Out is an annual campaign that to strengthen ties between law enforcement officials and communities. A near-drowning incident this year proved how important those ties can be. When residents pulled 6-year-old drowning boy out of a swimming pool at an event on North Stemmons, Dallas police officers attending the party sprung into action. Officers performed CPR for several minutes, and boy started breathing again on his own. It's a reminder that while we often discuss the lives lost to police violence, the truth is our officers save many more people, often without much notice or fanfare.
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Security was heightened ahead of a verdict scheduled for Wednesday against godman Asaram in a rape case.On April 17, the Rajasthan High Court ordered a Jodhpur trial court to deliver its verdict inside the jail premises.Jodhpur Police Commissioner Ashok Rathore said Section 144 had been enforced in the city."We are glad the court accepted our request to deliver the judgement from inside the jail premises," he added.The police are also seeking support from neighbouring states following reports that Asaram's followers plan to arrive in Jodhpur on or before the verdict.Paramilitary forces will be deployed if required, he said.Asaram was arrested in 2013 after a minor girl from Saharanpur in Uttar Pradesh had reported sexual assault by him in his ashram on the outskirts of Jodhpur.Thereafter, he was then brought from Indore and jailed in the Jodhpur Central jail. Several clashes have been reported between the police and his followers since then.Asaram can face a maximum of 10 years in jail if found guilty.
April 10 Burkhalter Holding AG:
* FY operating result (EBIT) was 44.2 million Swiss francs ($43.80 million)(previous year 42.3 million francs, up by 4.6%), group profit was 36.5 million Swiss francs(previous year 34.8 million francs, up by 4.9%)
* FY sales came in at 512.6 million Swiss francs (previous year 509.7 million francs, up by 0.6%).
* Financial success of burkhalter group will allow board of directors to ask shareholders' meeting on 19 May 2017 to approve a dividend of 5.50 francs(previous year 5.25 francs) per share
* Management assumes that slight improvements in operating activities can be expected again in current year Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 1.0091 Swiss francs) (Gdynia Newsroom)
Ambiciti, a global environmental data service combines pre-modelled noise and air pollution data with crowdsourced obtained noise data from application users' smartphones. Ambiciti has already been introduced in "Ambiciti is the first worldwide free collaborative application for noise and air pollution data at a street-level resolution.
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In accordance with the health policy of the Punjab government, as many as 513 charge nurses have assumed their duties in Lahore General Hospital after their selection by the Punjab Public Service Commission.
The recruitment of these nurses has not only provided employment to hundreds of families but will go a long way to enhance the standard of health care in the hospital.
Post Graduate Medical Institute Principal Prof Ghiyas Un Nabi Tayyab said that the nursing administration has been directed to arrange daily lectures for the newly recruited nurses to inform them of government health policies, infection control, campaigns against dengue, polio, and other diseases, and nurse-patient interaction.
He also said that the educational documents of the newly selected nurses would be verified from the concerned educational boards at the earliest.
Concert to benefit veterans
The mission of “Veteran Benefits America” is to make sure every veteran and their family knows about the benefits available to them. This weekend, you can help them with that cause. Country music star Josh Turner is headlining a special concert right here in Southwest Florida. More information and tickets are available at http://www.vetbenamerica.org/events/joshturner-td7ex.
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Doreen L. Hermsen, 52, of Green Bay, passed away Thursday, June 8, 2017. Born Oct. 3, 1964 in Green Bay, to Betty Behnke and the late Raymond Behnke, formerly of Lena area, she graduated from West High School in 1983 and worked at Brennen Buick for many years and most recently at Nestle in Little Chute.
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WASHINGTON — Former Republican presidential candidate and U.S. Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole is home from the hospitalized. On September 13, doctors hospitalized the 94-year-old Dole at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center outside Washington, D.C. for low blood pressure
Dole’s wife, former North Carolina Sen. Elizabeth Dole, tweeted a request for prayers. He then tweeted that he hopes to be home in a few days, “sipping a cosmo.”
Happy to be home. Cheers to all the well wishers, care givers and staff at Walter Reed for taking good care of me. #cosmotime pic.twitter.com/BSpkuP0Hiu — Senator Bob Dole (@SenatorDole) October 5, 2017
Welcome home Bob, with barks and hugs! – EHD pic.twitter.com/9z4VEOT6sI — Dole Foundation (@DoleFoundation) October 5, 2017
Dole served in Congress for 35 years. He left the Senate in 1996 for his campaign against President Bill Clinton. Congress recently voted to award him a Congressional Gold Medal.
The Empower Academy is a place where mutants can be safe and educated with others that are alike.
About ReachingOUT
The ReachingOUT project is a five year Big Lottery funded project being run by the Carers Centre for Brighton and Hove. The project aims to identify and offer information and support to carers from Black and minority ethnic, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities and those living in deprived areas of Brighton and Hove.
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. (AP) — Barge and towboat manufacturer Jeffboat LLC has notified the state of Indiana it will lay off 226 workers at its Jeffersonville shipyard because of slumping demand.
Jeffboat notified the Indiana Department of Workforce Development of the layoffs on Friday. They are expected to begin Monday.
The News and Tribune reports it’s the second round of layoffs announced at Jeffboat in the past few months. The company announced in November it would lay off approximately 278 employees. Jeffboat employs between 800 and 1,000 people at the shipyard at any one time, depending on the projects the company is working on.
Jeffboat is owned by American Commercial Barge Lines.
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Information from: News and Tribune, Jeffersonville, Ind., http://www.newsandtribune.com
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Earth Day 2017 is Saturday, April 22. The annual recognition started in 1970, when President Richard Nixon created the Environmental Protection Agency. Today, people can honor the day by making changes that are kind to the planet and their wallets.
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North Korea tests more missiles, Turkey's president gains more power
Early Tuesday morning, North Korea tested another intercontinental ballistic missile. It blew up shortly after take-off. But North Korea keeps working on a nuclear missile that could reach the U.S. Also in Turkey, a close vote has given sweeping new powers to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Turkey is an important Western ally in the region, but its leader is becoming increasingly authoritarian.
Wellingborough’s Tingdene Homes and Leisuredays joined forces for their annual Charity Golf Event at Kenilworth Golf Club, raising £510 for the Alzheimer’s Society.
A total of 21 golfers hit the green for an enjoyable afternoon, with six all looking to be the winners.
Hot buffet was served in the club house afterwards, where prizes were awarded to the winners, those ‘nearest the pin’ and various other categories.
Steve Ekins, business development manager for Tingdene Homes and Gareth Walker, head of Leisuredays development said they were thrilled to hand over such a substantial cheque to Lloyd Butcher, community fundraiser for Alzheimer’s Society.
'I wasn't like those pretty girls with those nice little noses': Barbra Streisand, 75, says she has never been sexually harassed and jokes it may be because of her looks
Following an in-person intervention by the Canadian government’s labor minister, WestJet management and its pilots, as represented by the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), agreed to federal mediation of the two sides’ heated contract negotiations, averting a threatened pilot strike action.... More
TE Connectivity Ltd. (NYSE: TEL) today announced that the $0.37 per share quarterly dividend for the second quarter of fiscal year 2017 will be payable on March 10, 2017, to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 24, 2017. The dividend was approved by shareholders at the company’s annual general meeting held on March 2, 2016.
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Police have two men in custody after a pursuit ended in a crash Friday afternoon.
TPD says officers responded to a larceny call at a Dollar Store near 31st and Mingo around 2:30 p.m. Friday.
Reports say one of the suspects took off in a Honda van before officers got there.
Officers later learned that the suspects were likely at a motel near 21st and I-44.
When they arrived, police saw the suspects in the Honda van.
Police say the suspects took off, leading officers on a high-speed chase that ended when the van crashed into 3 cars.
The driver, Christopher Polhamus ran from the crash but was quickly caught and arrested, say reports.
The passenger, Jamal Pasha, was arrested at the crash.
Polhamus was charged with felony eluding, unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, and traffic charges.
Pasha was arrested for possession of a controlled substance.
The condition of the bystanders hit during the chase is unknown at this time.
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There's nothing like a new baby in the family to make a person pay attention to the state of the world.
As godfather to my recently baptized niece, the #MeToo campaign is especially grabbing my attention these days.
My greatest hope for the movement is that baby girls born today will not have to navigate a world of men who are predatory or indifferent.
There's also nothing like a new baby in the family to make a person more sensitive to the suffering of those who have lost their children. During a recent public lecture at Wilfrid Laurier University, I listened to Beverley Jacobs, an Indigenous lawyer and activist, recount the toll of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls across Canada. And I was finally struck by the indifference their families have suffered.
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by Tabitha Armstrong
Rhoda Alberghini Benson turns 102 this Friday. Her life spans two world wars, countless conflicts, women’s suffrage, the Great Depression, the moon landing, and the coming of modern technology. And yet, when you ask her about her life, family, faith, and love are the topics Mrs. Benson wants to talk about.
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Conor McGregor (R) and Floyd Mayweather (L) stare each other down
Earlier this week, the former five-weight world champion teased a shock move to mixed martial arts world on Instagram and Twitter.
Mayweather's hints came in the form of videos him entering a cage and looking on menacingly.
The most recent video saw the boxer briefly discuss the possibility of him entering the MMA world.
"2018. Floyd 'Money' Mayweather. MMA. What are the odds, Paddy?" he asked while donning a pair of Paddy Power shorts.
Nebraska is sending its first shipment of beef to China under an agreement that allowed the U.S. to resume exports after a 14-year hiatus.
The first boxes from Greater Omaha Packing went out Wednesday.
Governor Pete Ricketts and Nebraska Department of Agriculture Director Greg Ibach helped load the first boxes.
China cut off exports in 2003 after mad cow disease affected some American herds.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Monday that it had finalized an agreement with China to restart exports.
Ricketts says Nebraska is the nation’s top beef processor and exporter, and China is the world’s second-largest beef importer.
A must-have toy this Christmas is flying off the shelves faster than they can make it, after thousands of children asked Santa - for UNICORN POO.
The sparkly slime-like substance is one of the most popular toys this festive season, as the popularity of slime-related videos on YouTube has soared.
Britain's main manufacturer of unicorn poo, H Grossman Ltd, say they are struggling to keep up with demand for the glittery slime.
Company director Martin Grossman said: "Unicorn poo is rare stuff, a bit like hens teeth.
"It's been amazing that we have sold nearly half a million pots of the stuff.
"Of course, we know where all the wild, free-range unicorns live, and in January I will be bringing even more pots of Unicorn Poo complete with little unicorns inside."
So far the company have sold almost a tonne of the 99p pots of sparkly poop.
Here is a very short history of Donald Trump’s long-standing war on the press: He has called reporters “dishonest,” “crooked,” “lying,” “scum,” “disgusting,” “crazy,” and “bad.” He has blacklisted news organizations and thrown reporters out of political rallies. “Good job,” he told Corey Lewandowski, his campaign manager, after Lewandowski forcibly ejected reporter Michelle Fields from an event, leaving her bruised. Trump has vowed to revise libel laws to make it easier to sue media companies—“Believe me, if I become president, oh, do they have problems,” Trump told his supporters—and he has suggested jailing journalists who print classified information. In July, he tweeted a video of himself body-slamming a man with a CNN logo superimposed on his face. The media, Trump has said, “is the enemy of the American people.”
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* Qtrly profit attributable $2.7 million versus $960,000
* Qtrly total income US$25.2 million, up 11 percent
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It appears Ketchikan seafood processors will be paying more for water - 35 percent more a year for three years - following a Thursday vote by the Ketchikan City Council. The ordinance raising rates for that industry passed in first reading by a 5-1 margin.
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Orlando Pirates defender Edwin Gyimah has been included in Ghana's provisional 26-man squad for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations despite concerns about his health.
He was involved in a serious car accident on Boxing Day and suffered minor cuts.
The centre back cum defensive midfielder crashed his Hyundai salon car into a taxi at his hometown in Obuasi.
But that did not prevent Gyimah from training with his international teammates in training at the St Thomas Aquinas Park.
He looked fit, covering every grass and scything into tackles on the training ground.
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YORK, Pa. (WHTM) – A 27-year-old York man is in police custody after a New Year’s Day shooting in the city.
Chayanne Ramirez has been charged with aggravated assault and tampering with evidence in connection with Monday morning’s shooting near the area of S. Duke and E. Cottage Place.
Police say Ramirez shot 35-year-old Rahun Page in the arm after the two had a disagreement. He and another person then returned to the scene to collect shell casings.
A search warrant was later executed at a residence in the first block of E. Cottage Place where police found seven guns and a significant amount of ammunition.
Page was treated in the hospital for non-life threatening injuries.
Anyone with information is asked to call the York City Police Department at 717-846-1234. Police say sending texts to 847-411 is the best method of sharing tips related to the case.
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Fitch Ratings expects credit growth to start recovering in 2018.
Dollarization of loans and deposits is slowly declining, also reflecting some improved confidence in the currency, Fitch said.
The restructuring of the country's largest bank, International Bank of Azerbaijan (IBA) has neared completion. The next steps will involve the closing of a significant net open FX position and privatization of the bank.
The IBA is at the stage of recovery since July 2015, which is related to the preparation for the privatization of the bank’s state-owned shares.
In July 2017, creditors of the IBA adopted a plan of voluntary restructuring of the bank’s foreign liabilities.
As a result of the restructuring, the bank exchanged foreign currency liabilities of about $3.34 billion for new bonds of the bank and the state.
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Appointment of guards in limbo
Rawalpindi: The appointment of 36 candidates, selected for the post of security guards in Murree Forest Division some nine months ago, still hangs in balance despite the fact that they have already submitted their surety bonds worth Rs50,000.
According to the details, the Forest Department published an advertisement for recruitment of the security guards in Murree Forest Division nine month ago. In all, 200 candidates applied out of which 36 were selected for these posts. They were then asked to submit their surety bond worth Rs. 50,000. But now after passage of a long time the Forest Department is not issuing their appointment letters. All selected candiates have been running from pillar to post but to no avail.
A two-star prospect at Watertown, Staats spent last fall at Navy’s prep academy.
The 6-foot-5, 265-pound tackle had committed to Air Force during his senior year at WHS before flipping to Navy. He also had an offer from Western Kentucky.
Staats will be classified as a freshman and eligible to play this fall.
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URBANA, Ill. -- A former central Illinois fire captain has been sentenced to 36 years in prison for drugging and raping a probationary employee during a party at his home last year.
The News-Gazette reports former Savoy fire Capt. David "D.J." Dunn apologized to his victim and the community during his sentencing hearing Tuesday.
Dunn's 22-year-old victim said that after the assault he thought about how satisfying it would have been to kill Dunn, but he decided to be the kind of person who does the right thing.
He told Dunn Tuesday that "If I wasn't your first victim I will be your last."
The 44-year-old was convicted in May of aggravated criminal sexual assault, criminal sexual assault and aggravated criminal sexual abuse.
Judge Tom Difanis called it "a reprehensible and horrible offense."
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West Indies secured a four wicket victory over Zimbabwe in an International Cricket Council World Cup qualifying match played in Harare.
Marlon Samuels scored 86 as his side reached their target of 290 with an over left despite a late collapse. Brendan Taylor had earlier scored 138 for Zimbabwe but Jason Holder took 4-35 to bowl the hosts out. West Indies are now a point clear of Zimbabwe and Scotland at the top of the Super Sixes table with one game left.
They face third-placed Scotland on Wednesday and a win for them or Scotland will secure one of the two qualification places. Ireland are in fourth place, a point behind Zimbabwe and Scotland, but even a win against Afghanistan on Friday may not be enough to qualify. Zimbabwe will qualify if they beat United Arab Emirates on Thursday.
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America in better shape now than it has been in years — Jan. 29
I must say that the response put forward by Michael Fox regarding the good old U.S.A. sounds distinctively like it came out of Donald Trump's mouth rather than a Canadian's. Or more selectively, from a Fox News reporter.
The USA is more divisive now than ever, caused by the reflective right. But that is their country, not ours. If they are better off, how come Canadians and the world no longer want to vacation there? Because it is a scary place. Oh and I saw "The Post," it was quite good.
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Toronto paramedics say one male is in serious condition in a hospital trauma centre and another male was hurt after a stabbing incident in the Malvern area of Scarborough on Friday night.
Toronto police say they were called to the corner of Scotney Grove and Foregate Avenue, in the Sheppard Avenue East and Morningside Avenue area before 9 p.m. for a report of a man stabbed in the arm.
They arrived to find two males suffering from stab wounds.
One was transported to a trauma centre in serious condition, Toronto paramedics said.
No suspect information was provided by investigators.
A former Bossier Parish Schools employee resigned following her arrest on Monday.
Shaletta "Sha" Kirkendoll, 44, was charged on Monday with one count of felony theft and malfeasance in office.
According to Sonja Bailes, spokeswoman for Bossier Parish School District said Kirkendoll was employed as a Child Nutrition Supervisor. Bailes did not say which school she was employed at.
Bailes wrote in an email to KSLA News 12 that an internal investigation uncovered "improper transactions involving an association account held outside the school system and not affiliated with school district funds."
The Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office's investigation is ongoing.
Her bond has been set at $35,000.
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The Dow Jones industrial average closed more than 600 points lower Friday, only the ninth time in history that has happened.
The index posted a loss of nearly 666 points, its sixth-worst decline ever on a points basis.
The last time the index posted a drop of more than 600 points was June 24, 2016, the day after the Brexit vote.
The eight other times the Dow closed more than 600 points lower all took place in the last 18 years. Half occurred during the financial crisis in 2008.
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Police in Tennessee say a teenager has been charged with kidnapping after a car with a baby girl inside was stolen outside a Memphis restaurant.
Memphis police said on its Facebook page that 18-year-old James Williams was charged Sunday with kidnapping and theft of property.
Williams was being held in the Shelby County Jail. Jail records didn't indicate whether he has an attorney.
The 10-month-old infant appeared unharmed when she was found Saturday morning, hours after an Amber Alert was triggered. Police say the baby apparently spent the night in the car and was found in a residential area.
Police say the car was taken when the girl's mother went into the restaurant to pick up an order and left her car running.
Baby and mother have been reunited.
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The Town of Cary says a developer will relocate a section of the American Tobacco Trail through a pedestrian tunnel so Yates Store Road can be extended across the trail to East Ferrell Road.The work begins August 14 in the area at the Wake County/Chatham County line.Cary says the trail will remain open during the work, which will take place daily between 7 a.m. and 5:30 p.m; flaggers will direct foot traffic as needed.Visitors to the trail should expect temporary closures where the trail meets the extension of Yates Store Road through spring 2018.
The Hays High Indians football team took the field Monday morning in helmets to open up the fall season. Coach Randall Rath in his third season worked on installing new working parts on both the offensive and defensive side of the ball. In all 53 players took the field on the first day of practice.
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Hays is coming off a 2-7 season that did not include a Western Athletic Conference victory. This season will open with back to back home games, the first against Scott City on September 1st. This will also be the last year of district football to qualify for the playoffs as the post season format changes following this year. Hays will still play McPherson, Abilene, and Wamego for chance to go to the 4A-D1 playoffs. This will also be the final season that 4A-D1 exists.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Lear Corp:
* Lear announces offering of senior notes
* Intends to commence an underwritten public offering of senior unsecured notes due 2027​
* To use proceeds from offering, cash on hand, to redeem outstanding $500.0 million aggregate principal amount of 4.75% senior notes due 2023​
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WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States condemns the violence against protesters by the government of Nicaragua, as well as the closing of media in the country, the White House said in a statement on Tuesday.
"As a nation that supports free speech as a human and civil right, the United States condemns the violence and repression propagated by the government of Nicaragua and any closing of media," the statement said.
© REUTERS / Oswaldo Rivas Nicaragua Scrapping Reform Which Led to Mass Protests
More than 30 people have died in violent protests against the government of President Daniel Ortega and its reform of the social security system.
The White House noted that the United States joins the international community in calling for dialogue and support for the citizens of Nicaragua.
On Monday, the State Department authorized the departure of US government personnel and ordered their family members to leave the country.
DNC Chair: Socialist Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is “The Future of Our Party” (VIDEO)
“She represents the future of our party,” DNC Chair Tom Perez said, about Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
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Fireworks and parades will be held this weekend and of course on the Fourth of July.
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Shaw was reassigned to minor-league camp Monday, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
While Shaw is one of the team's better prospects, he was always expected to open the season in the minors given the Giants' outfield depth ahead of him. The 24-year-old will return to Triple-A Sacramento to open the season, where he hit a respectable .289/.328/.530 with 18 homers in 88 games last season. If he continues to excel with the River Cats, look for Shaw to possibly make his major-league debut something later this summer.
LONDON (Reuters) - A British couple whose possible poisoning is being investigated by counter-terrorism police are showing “very similar” symptoms to those suffered by Russian former double agent Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia, the Sun newspaper reported on Wednesday.
“Doctors have determined that the pair have been poisoned by toxins and are showing very similar ... symptoms to the former Russian military intelligence colonel and his daughter,” the newspaper said.
British police said on Wednesday they suspected the two people who were found in a critical condition near the English city where the Skripals were poisoned earlier this year may have been exposed to an unknown substance.
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The Travelers Championship winner donated $200,000 of his winner's cheque
Bubba Watson Donates $200,000 To Charity
Bubba Watson won his 12th PGA Tour title at the Travelers Championship, the third time he has won that tournament and his third victory of 2018.
Bubba shot a closing 63 on Sunday to win by three strokes.
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He picked up a winner’s cheque of $1.26m and donated $200,000 of it to the tournament’s charities.
Most of the money will go to the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp which provides medically-supervised summer camps and programmes free of charge to children with serious illnesses and their families.
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The 39-year-old’s donation took the money raised for the week to $2m. Well played all.
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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — With Mardi Gras just around the corner, Huntsville Animal Services hopes you’ll let the good times roll by adopting a shelter pet.
From February 5 through the 13, dogs, puppies, cats and kittens will be available for half price. Each adoption will include a rabies vaccination, microchip, spay or neuter surgery, and heartworm test. Restrictions may apply on some pets.
If you are unable to adopt but would like to support Huntsville Animal Services, you can do so through volunteering, fostering or donating pet toys and supplies.
The shelter is located at 4950 Triana Boulevard, Huntsville 35805. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. They are open Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The shelter is closed on Sundays.
For more information, call 256-883-3783 or visit their Facebook page.
× Thornton homicide suspect arrested in Phoenix
A homicide suspect wanted in connection to a Thornton death has been arrested in Arizona.
23-year-old Brandon Sugg was arrested in Phoenix on June 14. He’s awaiting extradition hearing.
Thornton Police identified Sugg as the assailant in the death of 47-year-old, Brian McGreevy.
Detectives say both men were homeless.
Police found McGreevy’s body on May 25, behind the Sunrise Village Shopping Center on Washington Street.
Thornton police say they’ve had numerous contacts with Sugg.
Sugg served three days in jail in August 2014 on a conviction for petty theft under $50, according to Colorado Bureau of Investigation records.
Moss Point residents are reacting to the dismissal of the domestic abuse case against Mayor Mario King and his wife Natasha King.
The teen told her parents that she was going to the cinema with her friend Jessica but instead headed to a party.
She could be seen flirting with a teenage boy, who tried to pressure her into “going upstairs” with him.
But as Amy (played by Elle Mulvaney) grew closer to the red-haired boy, her parents Tracy Barlow (Kate Ford) and Steve McDonald (Simon Greyson) tried to locate her.
With the youngster’s mobile phone damaged, they had no way of contacting her and instead had to call her friend’s parents.
He who fights and runaway lives to fight another day.
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Van Halen’s “Jump” spikes the adrenaline in a new trailer for Steven Spielberg’s ‘Ready Player One.’
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April 17, 2017, 6:56 PM | Monday’s Boston Marathon was 70-year-old Kathrine Switzer’s 40th marathon. It marked the 50-year anniversary of her first, when she blazed a 26.2-mile trail for women by being the first to compete in the prestigious race. Don Dahler reports.
Police searching for gunman after 3 people shot in Kent
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Police are searching for a gunman after three people were shot at an apartment complex in Kent Tuesday night.
It happened just after 10:00 p.m. at the Highland Green Apartments near SE 237th Street and 104th Place.
Police said it started as some sort of fight when one person pulled out a gun and fired shots.
Two women and one man were injured and taken to the hospital. No word yet on their conditions.
Detectives have not yet released a suspect description.
Man fatally struck by vehicle in Melrose Park
A 37-year-old man died Friday from injuries he suffered when he was hit by a vehicle in west suburban Melrose Park.
Michael Acierto was a pedestrian at the intersection of Grand and Wolf Street when he was struck by a vehicle, the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office said. He was taken to Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood and was pronounced dead at 5:28 p.m.
An autopsy found Acierto had died from injuries he suffered when he was struck, the medical examiner said. He was a resident of Melrose Park.
Melrose Park police did not immediately respond to a request for more details.
Brian Gionta scored on a breakaway to give the Rochester Amerks a 2-1 lead over Toronto on Hometown Heroes night. Gionta signed a one-game contract with his hometown team prepare for the Olympics. Andy Lipari
Omaze.com(LOS ANGELES) — Ben Stiller, Vince Vaughn, and their co-stars from the 2004 comedy hit Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story have reunited — in character — for a new Omaze charity video.
Stiller and Vaughn explain that the charity site will give one lucky donor and a friend the chance to “dodge, duck, dip, dive, and dodge” in an epic game of dodgeball, playing either for Globo Gym — the team headed by Stiller’s “protein-forward” villain White Goodman — or for Vaughn and his pals on the Average Joe’s Gym team.
As always, the minimum donation for a chance to win is $10, but other price points give donors access to additional chances to win, as well as other goodies like including autographs, exclusive memorabilia, and more.
All proceeds benefit The Stiller Foundation, which provides educational opportunities for children all over the world.
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Biafra: IPOB mulls referendum
Leadership of Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has decided to organise a referendum for the liberation of Biafrans from Nigeria. The organisation in a statement made available to newsmen, signed by the director of Media and Publicity, Emma Powerful, said the referendum would be a peaceful one and would be held in all Biafraland. According […]
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It may be the start of a new year, but after the one that just ended we’re rightly a little suspicious. But at least every morning this week, we can pretend it’s 1997.
In a welcome bit of deja vu, Katie Couric is back at the “Today” show in the co-anchor chair next to Matt Lauer. "Welcome back to Studio 1A, January 1997, apparently?" Lauer joked. "It just feels like I never left,'' said Couric, who started on the program as a special correspondent in 1989 and left in 2006.
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Enjoy the deja vu while you can — Couric is only around through Friday, keeping the chair warm for Savannah Guthrie while she’s on maternity leave.
Dana Woldow, who drew national attention when she began a fight to rid California schools of junk food, has died. Dana Woldow, who drew national attention when she began a fight to rid California schools of junk food, has died.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has signed legislation that would help people with deadly diseases try experimental treatments.
Trump signed the Right to Try bill on Wednesday. He called it a "fundamental freedom" that will provide hope and save lives.
The bill cleared the House last week following an emotional debate in which Republicans said it would help thousands of people in search of hope. Many Democrats said the measure was dangerous and would give patients false hope.
Trump embraced the plan during his State of the Union address, saying people who are terminally ill shouldn't have to leave the country to seek cures.
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The measure gives people diagnosed with life-threatening conditions who have exhausted treatment options access to unproven drugs without needing permission from the Food and Drug Administration.
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SACRAMENTO (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the California Lottery's "Daily 4" game were:
8-9-5-8
(eight, nine, five, eight)
¶ Ticket-holders with all four winning numbers in the order given win the top prize. Lesser amounts are also awarded to ticket-holders with other varying combinations of the winning numbers.
More airports will be made available for night operations this year, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines said. CAAP Chief Captain Jim Sydiongco said they are preparing more Philippine airports capable of operating at night to help solve air traffic congestion especially at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport .
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A COURT hearing the case of a police officer facing a charge of attempted murder wants his lawyer to come to court to make an oral submission before a ruling is made.
Waigani Committal Court Magistrate Cosmas Bidar adjourned the case to Oct 18 and said the lawyer should be in court personally.
Bidar said written submissions had been made but he wanted the lawyer to come to court and make an oral submission.
Jeffery Napao, 25, from Wabag district in Enga is facing an attempted murder charge.
His lawyer is from Lakakit and Associate Lawyers.
It is alleged that on May 19, 2016, between 10pm and 1am, Napao was drinking with colleagues at the Morata police barracks.
A fight began between two police officers with one falling unconscious to the ground.
Napao then had an argument with another police officer.
He chased him and stabbed him with a knife.
Other police officers stopped him.
The police officer was later taken to the hospital.
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A woman is in a serious condition after suffering severe burns to 25 per cent of her body in a car fire.
Emergency services were called to Kohu St in Parahaki, Whangarei, about 7.30pm.
A northern fire communications spokesman said the victim suffered serious burns to 25 per cent of her body and was taken to hospital.
He said they were called to reports of a car fire.
It is understood the woman and her partner had been attempting to start their vehicle when the accident happened.
Local fire senior station officer, Paul Ballentine, told Stuff.co.nz the woman had been standing near the engine as her partner poured petrol into the carburettor when it backfired on her.
"The fire mostly consumed the poor lady,'' he told the publication.
"Her partner had done the right thing beforehand. He put the fire out and put her in the shower for 20 minutes.''
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The Bradenton Police Department has issued an alert for a missing man. Kahlil Mustafa Graves, 46, was last seen by America's veterans.
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Olsen played 59 of 64 offensive snaps, but failed to haul in his lone target in Sunday's 31-24 win over the Vikings.
Olsen's activity level is certainly encouraging, as it seems his foot injury didn't prevent him from filling his usual role. Going against a sticky Vikings secondary, however, the tight end was unable to get involved in the passing game. As long as he avoids any setbacks, Olsen will hope this Sunday's game versus the Packers allows him play and produce at his established level.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — U.S. authorities are investigating Apple's slowing of older iPhones, according to published reports.
The Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg reported Tuesday that the Department of Justice and the Securities and Exchange Commission are probing whether Apple violated securities laws. In December, Apple apologized for the slowdown after a blogger's tests revealed the secretive practice.
Apple has previously been rebuked by lawmakers, and faces a French probe and a slew of lawsuits that allege the company aimed to juice sales of newer models.
Apple shares fell 0.6 percent to close at $166.97 and are down 7 percent since Thursday. Wall Street is also worried about weak demand for its flagship iPhone X.
The Justice Department and SEC declined comment. Apple did not respond to a request for comment.
Members of the community served hot meals to families in need Saturday afternoon.
A family and organization handed out chicken, hot dogs and drinks to people on Highland Avenue.
More than 50 people came down to pick up a plate.
Robert Ponder organized the event.
He says after seeing the devastation in his neighborhood, he had to do something to help the community he calls home.
"We want to do this because we love Albany, Georgia. It's Albany strong. We want to let everybody know, East, north, south west, it's Albany, Georgia," said Ponder.
The group started cooking early this morning and planned to stay out there until all the food was gone.
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IT was already billed as the wedding of the year but the April nuptials of Rhonda Wyllie and Jeffrey Browne may have some karma to add to the glitz.
Confidential understands Boy George has been booked to headline the entertainment at the no-expense spared celebration.
George is in Australia until June filming the seventh season of The Voice alongside Delta Goodrum, Kelly Rowland and Joe Jonas.
Now it appears the Culture Club front man will visit the Wyllie’s 1526ha Murray River Farm in April to perform a special set for wedding guests that is bound to include his smash hit Karma Chameleon .
Former Nine Network boss Browne proposed to Wyllie, Australia’s second-richest woman, at St Kilda’s Cafe Di Stasio on Valentine’s Day 2014.
After planning to tie the knot on Italy’s Amalfi Coast, the pair decided on the Wyllie family farm in Coolup to make it easier for older family members to attend.
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Fernandinho's third red card in his last six appearances for Manchester City will see him miss the team's next four domestic fixtures.
The Brazil captain was dismissed in the first half of City's clash with Burnley for a lunge on Johann Berg Gudmundsson.
Fernandinho has recently served suspensions after picking up red cards against Borussia Monchengladbach and Chelsea.
He will miss City's FA Cup third-round trip to West Ham next weekend as well as Premier League games against Everton, Spurs and the Hammers.
City are already light on options in central midfield, with summer signing Ilkay Gundogan sidelined for the remainder of the season with knee ligament damage.
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The Oregon Ducks look for the Bay Area sweep on Saturday with a game against the Stanford Cardinal. Follow the this post for live updates from today's game.
Pregame information:
Time: 2 p.m.
Location: Maples Pavilion, Stanford, California
On the air: 95.3 FM Eugene, 750 AM Portland. FOX
Projected starters:
Oregon (15-7, 5-4)
Troy Brown, 6-7, Fr. (11.5 ppg, 6.6 rpg)
Kenny Wooten, 6-9, Fr. (7.0 ppg, 4.4 rpg)
MiKyle McIntosh, 6-7, Sr. (10.1 ppg, 6.5 rpg)
Payton Pritchard, 6-2, So. (14.8 ppg, 4.6 apg)
Elijah Brown, 6-4, Sr. (13.6 ppg, 3.4 rpg)
Stanford (12-11, 6-4)
Reid Travis, 6-8, Jr. (19.6 ppg, 7.7 rpg)
Michael Humphrey, 6-9, Sr. (11.1 ppg, 7.9 rpg)
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There are 20 people waiting on trolleys today at University Hospital Kerry.
That’s according to the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation, which says 470 patients are waiting on trolleys or additional beds in hospitals across the country.
University Hospital Limerick is the most overcrowded with 51 people.
January was the busiest month ever with record numbers of people waiting.
Figures of people waiting in UHK peaked at 26 on January 4th and again on January 9th.
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Before the first robin arrives in southwest Wisconsin, I know spring is approaching when the calls about “what’s pasture renting for” questions start coming in. According to the USDA-National Ag Statistics Survey, the simple answer is that the average was $44/acre dollars for Iowa County in 2016. We can look up that value for every Wisconsin county. While this is a technically correct answer, it paints an incomplete picture. Not every acre rents at this rate. If some pasture rents for $10/acre this implies other pasture rents for $78, and the average is still $44. There can be a wide... Read more »
The weekslong tour starting in early March, with possible stops in Washington, Boston, San Francisco, New York and Houston, aims to demonstrate that Riyadh is open for business after Mohammed led a purge of more than 40 members of the royal family last year. The 32-year-old prince also serves as his country’s defense minister and is close to Donald Trump's son-in-law and senior adviser Jared Kushner.
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WASHINGTON U.S. President Donald Trump warned Democrats on Sunday that Obamacare was in trouble and would die without government funding, apparently referring to the possibility of ending federal subsidies to help lower-income people buy health insurance.
"Obamacare is in serious trouble. The Dems need big money to keep it going - otherwise it dies far sooner than anyone would have thought," Trump said in a Twitter post. Republicans want to repeal the 2010 Affordable Care Act but have not agreed on a replacement.
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This is proof it is never too early to start teaching your kids about kindness and compassion.
8 year old Maurice Adams from Georgia has gone viral online after he was caught on camera helping an older woman and her walker go up the stairs.
Story goes he was driving around with his mom when he told her to stop the car so he could help a struggling lady. No one had a clue a stranger by the name of Riley Duncan was recording the whole thing!
Duncan later tracked down Maurice's mom on Facebook and has plans to meet up with them so he can reward the little boy with $100 for that selfless act of kindness!
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Chesterfield FC fans writer Roland Gent is full of praise for Robbie Weir in his latest column.
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PHILADELPHIA — Caleb Wood had 17 of his 22 points during the second half and overtime to help Pennsylvania beat Brown 95-90 on Friday night.
The Quakers (14-6, 4-0 Ivy League) closed on a 6-0 run over the final 1:11 of overtime.
The Bears (9-9, 2-3) trailed 93-90 when Zach Hunsaker missed a 3-point attempt with five seconds left. Wood made 1 of 2 free throws with four seconds left and Max Rothschild added another free throw in the final second.
Penn also scored the final six points of regulation, all on free throws, while Brown missed three field-goal attempts over the final three minutes of the period.
Interserve has recruited United Utilities director Sally Cabrini to help leads its turnaround.
Sally Cabrini joins the executive board of Interserve on 15th January 2018 as director of transformation, IT and people.
At United Utilities she was business services director, having joined in 2007 as human resources operations director. She started her career in HR with Rowntree Mackintosh, before going on to work for Northern Foods.
Interserve chief executive Debbie White said: “Sally is an experienced senior leader who has a strong track-record of getting the best out of people and technology. I am delighted to welcome Sally, who will bring her strong transformation, commercial and relationship building skills to support the transformation already underway at Interserve.”
Ogier has advised Serena Data Ventures, Europe’s first Big Data and AI-focused fund, on its investment in CybelAngel International.
An Ogier team, led by the firm’s head of Luxembourg corporate law advice Bertrand Geradin, provided Luxembourg legal advice on the investment to acquire a 17 per cent stake in the company by way of subscription of series A preference shares.
CybelAngel is a high-profile French cyber security start-up that specialises in using Big Data solutions to detect data leaks.
Serena Data Ventures is an 80 million euro venture capital fund established in January to invest in tech firms in the fields of Big Data, artificial intelligence, machine learning and internet of things. Bertrand said: “This project is representative of the work that we are seeing in the tech space – there is significant interest in investing in European tech start-ups, and we expect to see more activity in this innovative area.”
Monza, July 4 - The body of a man appearing to be about 70 years of age was found in a canal in the northern Italian city of Monza on Wednesday. The body did not have any ID.
Some areas across the US are celebrating the Fourth of July by using drones rather than fireworks.
With a major heatwave affecting a majority of the country, many regions have turned to drones to avoid wildfire hazards.
USA Today reports cities in California, Colorado and Arizona are eliminating fireworks displays in drought-prone regions.
Can the Fourth truly be honored without loud booms and dazzling sparkles?
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first drug to slow kidney decline in patients with the most common inherited kidney disease.
Jynarque (jihn-AR’-kew), from Japan’s Otsuka Pharmaceutical, was approved Tuesday for autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease.
The progressive genetic disorder is the fourth-leading cause of kidney failure. It causes fluid-filled cysts to develop in and damage kidneys.
The FDA rejected it in 2013 but approved it after the drugmaker did an additional study. That one-year study, involving 1,370 patients with advanced disease, found the drug on average slowed kidney function decline about 35 percent more than dummy pills.
Otsuka says the drug, also known as tolvaptan, will cost $13,041 per month without insurance.
Jynarque can cause serious, even fatal liver injury, excessive urination and other side effects.
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This story has been corrected to show the drug’s price will be $13,041 per month, not $13,401.
April 12 Beijing Jingxi Culture & Tourism Co Ltd :
* Sees Q1 FY 2017 net profit to be 4.5 million yuan to 5.5 million yuan
* Says Q1 FY 2016 net loss was 25.0 million yuan
* The main reasons for the forecast are gains from subsidiary acquisition and decreased marketing expense
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KNOTTS ISLAND One of two Virginia motorcyclists injured in a weekend collision in the Mackay Island National Wildlife Refuge has been released from a Virginia hospital. Francis Robert Wissert, 56, of Norfolk, Virginia, remained on the critical list Tuesday evening at Sentara Norfolk, a hospital spokeswoman said.
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NEW YORK, March 29 The U.S. Federal Reserve, which has amassed some $4.5 trillion in bonds since the recession, could begin trimming that portfolio after this year's raft of interest-rate hikes and will aim to keep cutting it for "a number of years," a Fed official said on Wednesday.
Some $2.5 trillion of that record total offsets excess reserves in the banking system.
However the U.S. central bank ultimately decides to shed the bonds, it will take place "in the background" yet still influence the pace with which the Fed continues to raise rates, said San Francisco Fed President John Williams. He added only that the portfolio will shrink to a level "significantly below" the current portion of excess reserves. (Reporting by Jonathan Spicer; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
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Police investigating a blast that rocked the northern Athenian suburb of Ano Liosia in the early hours of Monday are looking into the target’s personal and professional ties, a report by the ANA-MPA news agency said.
The blast occurred around 4 a.m. by a batch of dynamite being detonated outside the front entrance of a detached home on Sina Street. It blew out neighbors’ windows and caused damage to the property and a few cars parked in the vicinity, but no injuries.
A police source quoted by the ANA-MPA said the house belongs to a 70-year-old man who was released from prison in Germany about a year-and-a-half ago, where he had been sentenced for illegal tobacco smuggling.
Police arriving at the scene of the blast questioned a security guard – a family relation of the owner – who claimed that he did not see the perpetrators, and found that the power had been cut, immobilizing the security camera. The 70-year-old was not at home when investigators sought him for questioning.
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Liberty Township Trustees held a meeting on Monday evening at the administration office to discuss improvements for the road department.
Zoning commission member, Arnie Clebone says trustees approved two part time positions for the road department.
Those positions require no more than 25 hours a week.
Clebone says they do hope to hire one or two more, when they find them. Township officials say they need more people out there working to fill the potholes.
In a later meeting on Monday, officials also discussed the township's tethering laws. The meeting was expected to have a lot of people from the community present, after a woman's dog was killed by an unchained dog earlier this month.
A township trustee told 21 News this topic was "tabled" for a second time at the meeting.
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Nottinghamshire Police have arrested a teenager following reports that a man was stabbed 'several' times in the city centre.
The 17-year-old was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of an imitation firearm following the incident in St Mary's Court in the Lace Market.
A spokesman for Nottinghamshire Police said: "We were called to reports that a man had been stabbed several times just before 5.40pm today (Tuesday 24 April 2018) in St Mary's Court.
"He was taken to the Queen's Medical hospital where his condition is said to be stable."
The 17-year-old boy remains in police custody and an investigation is ongoing.
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Benevola, Ala., – Bruce Hughes of Aliceville is now in custody after escaping from police Thursday.
Hughes is accused of assaulting Aliceville’s chief of police in court.
According to the Pickens County Jail’s website, Hughes was booked into the jail at 9:30 a.m.
After the assault, Hughes, 33, fled from the Pickens County Courthouse Thursday and escaped in a vehicle. Authorities said Hughes wrecked that vehicle in the Benevola community and proceeded on foot from there.
He is facing four counts of attempting to elude, four counts of leaving the scene of an accident, four counts of third-degree assault and four counts of reckless endangerment. He’s being held in the Pickens County Jail on a $60,000 bond.
The Resolution stipulates that the Department of Human Resources of the Dubai Government shall announce the dates of public holidays, as declared by competent authorities in the UAE. The Department shall specify the dates concerning the declared holiday, taking into consideration the working mechanisms and hours of governmental bodies and organisations.
The Director-General of the Human Resources Department shall issue the necessary circulars to implement the provisions of this Resolution.
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March 29 CFI Holdings Ltd:
* Says it has received notice that its shareholder Stalap Investments (Private) Ltd has acquired further shareholding in the Co
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Kimbrel struck out three consecutive batters on just 15 pitches to collect his sixth save of the season during Monday's win over Tampa Bay.
The veteran closer has allowed just three hits and two walks through seven innings while fanning 12 batters, and after Monday's spotless outing, Kimbrel's ERA is down to 1.29. After pitching three consecutive days, it's unlikely the hard-throwing righty takes the mound Tuesday against Toronto.
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As we grow older, our looks begin to change in various ways. For 41-year-old mother Shimmi Munshi though, she claims that she hasn’t aged in more than 20 years. However, as a result of that, the people around her often confuse her 20-year-old son for her boyfriend.
A resident of Bolton, England, Shimmi was 20 when she gave birth to her son Ameen, raising him as a single mother. Although that particular job brings with it many stresses and strains, she also faced another tough challenge in the form of a debilitating medical condition.
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MEXICO CITY — Mexico's former first lady Margarita Zavala has announced she is resigning from the country's conservative National Action Party, known as the PAN.
Zavala is the wife of ex-President Felipe Calderon, who governed from 2006 to 2012. She had previously announced her intention to run for the party's presidential nomination.
But in a video Friday, she said the party's current leadership has cancelled internal elections and "handed the party's most important decision to others."
That was an apparent reference to last month's announcement of an alliance between the PAN and centre -left Democratic Revolution Party for the July 2018 presidential elections.
BEIJING (Reuters) - Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said on Tuesday he is willing to consider a formal visit to Japan amid signs of improving ties between the two nations.
Chinese President Xi Jinping, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang and other officials sing national anthem during the closing session of the National People's Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China March 20, 2018. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj
China hopes to see continuing improvements in China’s relations with Japan, Li told reporters at his annual news conference.
ASUNCION, Paraguay — Paraguay’s President Horacio Cartes has suffered at least a temporary a setback in his effort to take up a Senate seat once his term ends in August.
Opponents both outside his own party and within it boycotted a congressional session on Wednesday. The lack of a quorum blocked a vote on his resignation request.
He needs to leave office by June 30 to be sworn in with other senators because Paraguay’s constitution says he can’t hold two offices at once.
Cartes couldn’t seek re-election and the Senate seat would be a way to extend his political influence. Some experts argue it also might help block any possible prosecution on corruption allegations.
Analysts say Cartes still has plenty of time before the deadline to win enough votes.
JOHANNESBURG – KPMG’s audits remain under intense scrutiny.
UK watchdog, the Financial Reporting Council, is investigating work the firm carried out for a British beverage company.
Conviviality is that country's largest, franchised off-licence and convenience chain.
It entered into administration two months ago.
The watchdog has already criticised work KPMG's done for other top British companies, citing an unacceptable deterioration in quality.
KPMG denies any wrongdoing.
It said the Conviviality audit was above board and it will be co-operating fully with the investigation.
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HONG KONG, April 25 (Reuters) - BAIC Motor Corporation Ltd said on Wednesday it planned to sell new shares for HK$3.3 billion ($422 million) to replenish funds for working capital.
The automaker said it would sell 420 million shares or 5.2 percent of its enlarged share capital to third party investors. They will be sold at HK$7.89 apiece, or an 8 percent discount to the previous close.
BAIC Automotive Group Co Ltd’s stake in the Hong Kong-listed firm will be reduced to 42.6 percent on completion of the deal from 44.98 percent, while Daimler AG’s holding will fall to 9.55 percent from 10.08 percent. ($1 = 7.8465 Hong Kong dollars) (Reporting by Donny Kwok; Editing by Edwina Gibbs)
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* Rating outlook stable -R&I
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In their first season since Dexter Fowler's departure, the Cubs entered Tuesday ranked 24th in the majors with a .306 on-base percentage from the leadoff spot. So on Tuesday night, 240-pound slugger Anthony Rizzo became the seventh Chicago player to start atop the batting order this year - and responded with a leadoff homer against Mets right-hander Zack Wheeler.
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Nurkic finished 8-of-11 from the field for 20 points while adding seven rebounds, three assists, and two steals in 26 minutes during Friday's 130-105 loss to the Raptors.
This game was out of control from the opening with the Trail Blazers having no answer to the Raptors offense. Nurkic was solid, however, recording his first 20 point game since January 9th. He has been inconsistent this season, failing to live up to the hype from the preseason but is still putting up some nice big man stats when afforded the playing time and avoiding foul trouble.
The manhunt for Steve Stephens continues, says Cleveland Police Chief Calvin Williams. Police say Stephens fatally shot an elderly Cleveland man in a gruesome video posted on Facebook. They are urging anyone who knows his whereabouts to contact them.
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A man walks past the logo of Asahi Group Holdings at the company's headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, May 17, 2016. REUTERS/Toru Hanai
TOKYO Japanese beer maker Asahi Group Holdings Ltd (2502.T) said on Tuesday it will take on 7.4 billion euros (6.36 billion pounds) in bank loans to finance its acquisition of European assets from Anheuser-Busch InBev SAC NV (ABI.BR).
The brewer, known for Japan's best-selling "Super Dry" beer, in December agreed to buy a group of eastern European beer brands, including Pilsner Urquell, from AB InBev for 7.3 billion euros.
In a statement, Asahi said it will take on short-term loans from Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp (8316.T) and Mizuho Bank Ltd (8411.T).
Companies typically borrow on a short-term basis as bridging loans before securing permanent financing through, for instance, syndicated loans or bonds.
An Asahi spokesman said nothing has been decided about permanent financing.
(Reporting by Taiga Uranaka; Editing by Christopher Cushing)
FILE- In this Aug. 3, 2017, file photo, Scott Phillips, left, looks on as his wife Theresa Mullen, center, talk to their attorney Susan Brandt McCrea during the trial in Newark, N.J. The parents of Sydney Phillips and her younger sister, Kaitlyn are seeking a court order to allow the girls to return to their Catholic school in Kenilworth after a dispute over one of them wanting to play on the boys basketball team. A judge on Monday, Aug. 14, refused to overturn a decision to banish the two sisters from their Roman Catholic school after a dispute over one of them wanting to play on the boys basketball team. NJ Advance Media via AP, Pool Aristide Economopoulos
Kevin McCall Says Beef Between Him And Eva Marcille Is False
Eva Marcille’s ex-boyfriend and father of her child is now denying having any issue with her…he says blogs are making it up. The singer went on social media recently and aired out his frustration after Marcille’s pregnancy announcement. He told folks he had “dodged a bullet”. He then started to sketch over the face of their daughter and delete her off of his social media page, seeming to claim that she doesn’t exist.
He also says that never was the case. Take a look at his IG video explanations below.
While I get ready for this @iamcardib session I had to get this off my chest! I don’t gotta Hate. I make money moves 💰💰💰💰🤫 @theshaderoom @balleralert @thejasminebrand_ 😘 A post shared by KËVÎN MCÇAŁŁ (@kevinmccalljrofficial) on Dec 8, 2017 at 4:54pm PST
Kevin ‘clearing up’ the incident after deleting all of Marley’s photos.
We stand correct…we guess. So we shouldn’t expect any more immature outbursts? SMH.
Bitcoin, the biggest cryptocurrency by market cap, has been making news for rapidly breaking new price barriers. Even as more investors join the cryptocurrency bandwagon, the latter are also attracting attention from hackers.
NiceHash, a Slovenian cryptocurrency mining marketplace, recently lost about $64 million worth of bitcoins in a hack. Last week, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) also reiterated its warning to the public about cryptocurrencies. Besides highlighting the risks from price volatility and the absence of a regulator, the central bank also referred to the risk of losses ...
Lois Riess, of Blooming Prairie, Minn., who was arrested by federal deputy marshals Thursday, April 19, 2018.
It will be first come, first served for two states wanting to take custody of a Minnesota woman who is suspected in two killings.
Lois Riess waived extradition Monday before a judge in Brownsville, Texas. The 56-year-old fugitive was the subject of a national hunt after her husband, David Riess, was found fatally shot last month at their home in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota.
Authorities believe Lois Riess fled to Florida and killed Pamela Hutchinson to assume her identity. Hutchinson was found dead with gunshot wounds earlier this month in Fort Myers Beach, Florida.
Minnesota and Florida have 10 days to move Riess. The first state to send their authorities to retrieve her will get her.
Peel police had briefly closed southbound Goreway Drive from Nashua Drive, in area of Goreway Drive and Rexdale Road, after a vehicle struck a male pedestrian around 6 p.m. this evening (April 24).
According to police, the victim was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Details about the driver of the vehicle were not immediately available.
More details will be published as they become available.
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LONDON (Reuters) - Uber’s [UBER.UL] appeal against the loss of its London license should begin on Apr. 30 for five days but might be delayed until June, a British judge said on Monday at a preliminary hearing.
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There will be two further preliminary hearings on Tuesday and Wednesday next week to decide whether a trade union and the London Taxi Drivers’ Association can join Uber and transport regulator Transport for London (TfL) in the case.
TfL ruled in September that the ride-hailing service’s approach and conduct was not fit and proper to hold a private vehicle hire license.
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Luke Bryan chalks up another number-one hit with, “Light It Up,” the lead single from his new album, What Makes You Country.
He says having a number-one hit these days isn’t easy. “I’ve heard it said, having a number-one song is a series of a lot of miracles that happen. Whether you’re the writer, or whether you’re the artist. I’m good on the miracle category, but I still want some miracles.”
Blake Shelton leaps from number-four to the number-two with “I’ll Name the Dogs.” Brett Young also makes a significant jump, from five to three with “Like I Loved You.” Eric Church goes from six to four with “Round Here Buzz.” And Lanco drops from number-three to round out the top five with “Greatest Love Story”
Perisic has been strongly linked with a move to Manchester United.
Jose Mourinho wants to add more pace to his wings and believes Croatia international Perisic fits the bill.
Recent reports have suggested Manchester United are growing increasingly confident of securing a deal for the 28-year-old, and are aiming to thrash it out by next week.
Supposedly personal terms have been agreed and Mourinho is prepared to double his wages to £100,000 a week in order to push through a deal.
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Catalina Brewing Company is throwing their hat into the educational ring, offering specials for all teachers and their allies. The support may a bit seem odd until you learn their staff is mostly made up of former or current teachers. This week they’ll be hosting a few events for #RedforEd.
Wednesday, April 25, 4 to 9 p.m.: A pre-strike special will be open for everyone who wants to show their support. CBC will sell two slices of pizza and a pint for $7. Owner and brewmaster Hank Rowe, who is a retired social studies teacher from Coronado and Amphi, will be pouring and serving!
Thursday, April 26: Teachers can get a beer and a sandwich from The Jersey Grill for $10.
This week CBC is also releasing their "Hop For Teacher" Session IPA, and their "Teacher's Aid" Scottish Ale will be kegged in the coming weeks. In addition, they always offer a 10 percent discount to all those involved in education, both current and former.
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The mixed ensemble at the Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts in Natchitoches won the district sweepstakes trophy after competing in the Louisiana Music Educators Association District II large ensemble assessment in March. Ensemble director Al Benner, front left, joins members, front row from left, Shona McCullough, Kathy Barrios, Bethany Jenkins, Genesis Lambert, Emma Shupe, Sarah Green, Veronica Jimenez, Elyse Duplantier and Carrie Thomas; and second row, Ian Sager, Daniel Metzger, Garett Byrne, Jonas Truax, Julian Hunter, Marcos Cecchini, Juan Cecchini, Christian Hairr, Clara Kolterman and Abby Pace.
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WASHINGTON, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein is expected to remain in his job, a White House spokesman said on Friday, after a memo by congressional Republicans was released alleging bias against President Donald Trump in a probe of Russian meddling in the U.S. presidential election.
"No changes are going to be made at the Department of Justice. We fully expect Rod Rosenstein to continue on as the deputy attorney general," White House spokesman Raj Shah told CNN.
(Reporting by Eric Beech; Editing by Tim Ahmann)
The Irish living abroad have always loved buying products from home at exceptionally high prices.
Forking out a tenner for a slab of Kerrygold isn't unheard of and Irish shops around the world have made a comfortable living setting up in places like Australia and the US.
One shop in Vancouver, Canada, (located in British Columbia) obviously has excellent taste in crisps and they stock possibly the most Irish product of them all, Tayto.
However someone decided that having the Union Jack on display so close to the iconic Irish product wasn't good enough, and so they were removed.
What's actually the craziest part of this story is that people are paying $2.49 for a packet of the good stuff in Canada.
Madness.
In this Sunday, March 18, 2018, photo, a one-horned rhinoceros stands inside the Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary in Assam state, India. A tiny wildlife sanctuary in northeastern India has reported a jump in the number of one-horned rhinoceroses. Anupam Nath AP Photo
India on Monday successfully test fired the nuclear-capable Agni IV ballistic missile from the Abdul Kalam Island off the Odisha coast.
The missile was launched at about 11.50 a.m., from a mobile launcher off the Balasore coast, defence sources said.
This is sixth test of the missile and second user associate launch.
The two-stage solid-propelled, surface-to-surface ballistic missile is designed to carry a 1-tonne payload to a distance of 4,000 km.
The test comes within a week of the successful test firing of Agni V intercontinental ballistic missile.
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has designed and developed the missile.
The missile's length is 20 meters and launches weight 17 tonnes.
It is equipped with state-of-the-art technologies, which include indigenously developed ring laser gyro and composite rocket motor.
Agni-IV has undergone one failed and five successful tests over the course of five years, said sources.
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Tom Virgili surveys the damage from broken limbs of pine trees after a heavy snowfall Saturday, in Kennesaw, Ga. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Thousands remain without electricity across the Deep South days after a winter snow storm snapped power lines across the region.
At least 18,500 homes and businesses in Georgia were still in the dark Monday according to Georgia Power and Georgia Electric Membership Corporation. Metro Atlanta got several inches of snow Friday and Saturday, while some areas farther north saw up to a foot of snowfall.
Utilities in Louisiana reported that at least 1,000 customers were still waiting for power to be restored. Mississippi had about 700 outages and Alabama roughly 500.
Several school systems closed Monday in Georgia because of a lingering threat of icy road conditions.
The unusually heavy December snow storm brought flurries to New Orleans and dumped several inches in Mississippi and Alabama.
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An Albertville police car and suspect vehicle crashed during a chase on Oct. 6, 2017. (Source: WAFF)
A police car and suspect's vehicle wrecked in a police chase in Albertville early Friday.
It happened around 5 a.m. off Half Section Line Road.
The officer wasn't injured.
Both people in the other car were taken to the hospital after one of them was trapped inside and the other was ejected. There is no word yet on their conditions.
Police are trying to decide on charges involving the driver.
“He had a gun on his person, and we're going to explore charges on that. Of course, there's going to be traffic infractions that's going to be issued but we're going to look into the possibility of a felon in possession of a firearm,” said Albertville Assistant Chief J.T. Cartee.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — GOP Rep. Tim Murphy of Pennsylvania, caught up in tawdry revelations of an extramarital affair, is resigning from Congress.
That's the word from House Speaker Paul Ryan. Murphy, an anti-abortion lawmaker, allegedly urged his mistress to get an abortion when he thought she was pregnant.
Ryan says Murphy has sent him a letter announcing his resignation, effective Oct. 21.
Ryan says the decision was Murphy's but he supports "Murphy's decision to move on to the next chapter of his life."
Murphy is serving his eighth term representing a district in southwestern Pennsylvania, including parts of suburban Pittsburgh. The district is a safe Republican seat, with Republican Donald Trump beating Democrat Hillary Clinton by a margin of three-to-two in last November's presidential election.
In this May 17, 2016, file photo, a cat named Rubio walks in front of the podium during a news conference in Albany, N.Y. New York lawmakers may decide to ban the once common practice of declawing cats in 2017. less FILE- In this May 17, 2016, file photo, a cat named Rubio walks in front of the podium during a news conference in Albany, N.Y. New York lawmakers may decide to ban the once common practice of declawing cats in ... more FILE - In this Oct. 20, 2015, file photo, Josh Mohrer, general manager for Uber NY, speaks during a news conference at the Capitol in Albany, N.Y. Uber currently operates in New York City but lawmakers in Albany could consider allowing Uber and Lyft to expand in 2017.
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"Feel So Close" – Calvin Harris
"I Will Follow" – U2
"Why I Am" – Dave Matthews Band
"Praise You" – Fatboy Slim
"Bills, Bills, Bills" – Destiny's Child
"Baby I'm A Star" – Prince
"One More Time" – Daft Punk
"New Sensation" – INXS
"Pompeii" – Bastille
"Work" – Rihanna, Drake
"Come See About Me" – The Supremes
"Real Wild Child" – Iggy Pop
"Den Epitrepete" – Natasa Theodoridou
"Pretty In Pink" – The Psychedelic Furs
"Clocks" – Coldplay
Who doesn’t like a good old-fashioned hot dog eating competition?
Joey “Jaws” Chestnut will hold on to the Mustard Belt as the winner of the 2018 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Competition.
Chestnut has now won for the 11th time in 12 years; he beat his previous record of 72 by downing 74 hot dogs in 10 minutes. Coming in second was Carmen Cincotti with 63 dogs, while third place went to Geoffrey Esper with 43 dogs.
TMZ reported that Joey Chestnut started prepping for today’s competition on the 3rd by starving himself and was drinking nothing but water for the last 24 hours. "I've already stopped eating. No more solid food. Probably get a little sugar, maybe a little liquid amino acid but I'm gonna be empty and loose and ready to just tear it apart."
He truly is the king of competitive eating.
Via: SB Nation
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean prosecutors said Monday that the daughter of the confidante of impeached President Park Geun-hye has been arrested in Denmark, and that authorities were working to get her returned home in connection with a huge corruption scandal.
Park was impeached last month by lawmakers amid public fury over prosecutors’ allegations that she conspired to allow her longtime friend, Choi Soon-sil, to extort companies and control the government.
Denmark police arrested Choi’s daughter, Chung Yoo-ra, over the weekend on charges of staying there illegally.
South Korea had asked Interpol to search for Chung because she didn’t return home to answer questions about the scandal.
South Korea’s Yonhap News Agency reported that Chung, a former member of the national equestrian team, allegedly took advantage of her mother’s relationship with Park to get unwarranted favors from Seoul’s Ewha Womans University.
BRUSSELS (AP) - The chief of the European border and coast guard agency says migrant deaths in the Mediterranean on the Libya-to-Italy smuggling route have increased to a record level despite ever more rescue vessels trying to prevent mass drownings.
Frontex Executive Director Fabrice Leggeri said Wednesday "we face a kind of sad paradox" that as the international community increases efforts to send more rescue ships close to Libya, smuggling rings pack ever more people onto unseaworthy boats and push them out toward the open sea.
He said the recorded number of migrant drowning deaths in 2016 - 4,579 - might be much less than the true loss of life. He says this "is tragic and the reasons are well known: the number of migrants now (arriving) on very small dinghies."
Cristiano Ronaldo scored the game-winning goal in Sunday’s Spanish Super Cup match, but what he did afterward may cost him big-time.
Ronaldo entered the match as a sub and scored the go-ahead goal in the 79th minute, and you really need to see it. It was a beautiful strike that he placed perfectly in the upper-90 quadrant of the net.
If I'm Christiano Ronaldo I'm taking my shirt off like this after every goal pic.twitter.com/AJYua6TAwe — Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) August 13, 2017
He received a yellow card afterward, though, for removing his shirt, which seems a bit petty but is within the rules.
Later, he received a second yellow for what was perceived to be a dive, which warranted a red card. Ronaldo was furious about it, so she shoved the ref in response.
Ronaldo will wait for the Spanish federation’s competition committee to review the play, and could miss up to 12 matches as a result.
Did you know that out of the 400 National parks spread throughout the nation, there is one right here in the Midlands? The Congaree National Park, which is located just off Bluff Road in Hopkins, will be hosting several events this week to celebrate National Park Week. National Parks across the nation will be waiving entrance fees for the week, although Congaree National Park never charges entrance fees.
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A Manistee Man was recently charged with operating a meth lab in Manistee County.
His arrest came from an investigation that began in September of last year when members of the Mansitee Police Department were called to a medical emergency in the 100 block of 12th Street.
Once on scene officers said they saw many of the items used to make meth in the home.
SSCENT detectives were contacted and search of the home found several meth making materials.
As a result of that investigation, 36-year-old Peter Jedadiah Wittlieff of Manistee, was arrested on May 28th.
He was arraigned on a three count warrant, facing charges of two counts of maintaining a meth lab and one count of possession of meth.
He has since posted bond.
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A severe ice warning has been issued for Sutton Coldfield as freezing temperatures are set to plummet to even further.
After several inches of snow covered the town on Sunday, weather forecasters on Monday said temperatures would fall to a low of minus six degrees centigrade.
A clear night was forecast by the Met Office with sunny spells throughout Tuesday. But with temperatures not rising above ZERO the snow and ice is set to remain over the next couple of days.
Temperatures could rise slightly by Wednesday and Thursday, with some rain being forecast before the end of the week.
Drivers are being warned to be aware of icy roads and pavements, and say travel disruption will continue.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Telenor Asa:
* PURCHASED 219,046 OWN SHARES AT AN AVERAGE PRICE OF NOK 178.05 PER SHARE
* AFTER THIS TRANSACTION, TELENOR OWNS A TOTAL OF 11,152,391 OWN SHARES Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom)
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Jenna Pickett Stephen Magyar, both of Delaware, were united in matrimony at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Delaware.
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During a stop on his sold-out 24K Magic World Tour, Bruno Mars surprised the audience in Auburn Hills, Michigan, and announced that he’s donating $1 million from the show to provide aid to the victims of the Flint water crisis.
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April 28 Kuangda Technology Group Co Ltd
* Sees H1 FY 2017 net profit to increase by 10 percent to 40 percent, or to be 146.3 million yuan to 186.3 million yuan
* Says H1 FY 2016 net profit was 133 million yuan
* Says that increased sales and decreased expenses as main reasons for the forecast
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The homeless camp just north of DeLand where a shooting suspect was staying will be wiped out and its inhabitants were told Tuesday that they have up to 48 hours to leave, Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood said. Chitwood and Sheriff's Capt.
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This weekend, Lana Del Rey attended Coachella, where she geeked out over Father John Misty’s Friday set. She has now shared a video on Instagram of a new song she wrote on her way home from the festival. “I’m not gonna lie—I had complex feelings about spending the weekend dancing whilst watching tensions w North Korea mount,” she writes, “On my way home I found myself compelled to visit an old favorite place of mine at the rim of the world highway where I took a moment to sit down by the sequoia grove and write a little song.” She states that she’s shared the song “in hopes that one individual’s hope and prayer for peace might contribute to the possibility of it in the long run.” Watch the video, and read her full post below.
Lana Del Rey recently announced her new album Lust for Life and shared its cover art. Read Pitchfork’s interview with the director of her mysterious, witchy album trailer.
Floyd Mayweather on Twitter shoots down fight rumor
Floyd Mayweather Jr. went on Twitter Tuesday to shoot down a rumor that he is close to reaching an agreement to fight Conor McGregor.
Here’s the note sent from Mayweather’s account:
A report from The Sun that circulated on Tuesday said the two sides had agreed on a deal but were waiting on a third party that’s holding things up (likely the UFC). The speculation was kicked into a new gear when Stephen A. Smith said the fight was very close to happening.
Long seen as a publicity ploy from both sides to generate buzz, it now seems that a crossover boxing match is very much a possibility. McGregor facing Mayweather in his first career professional boxing fight sure would be a big stretch for him.
A Louisiana teen is facing jail time for allegedly dropping the f-bomb in front of an elderly woman.
Jared Smith, 18, was busted last week for disturbing the peace in West Monroe, Louisiana, according to a Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office arrest report.
Officers said that Smith shouted “f–k” while standing near a 75-year-old woman in a residential area. There were no witnesses of the April 8 incident.
“While standing next to my 75-year-old complainant, Jared yelled the word ‘f–k’ and clearly disturbed her peace,” an officer wrote in the report.
Smith reportedly denied yelling the expletive.
He was booked at Ouachita Correctional Center and released on $200 bail.
If convicted, Smith faces up to 90 days in jail and could be fined $100.
On- and off-ramps at San Ysidro and Olive Mill roads will be closed overnight through Friday morning
A project to repave the ramps along Highway 101 at San Ysidro and Olive Mill roads in Montecito will begin Monday night.
The northbound Highway 101 on- and off-ramps at San Ysidro Road and the northbound Highway 101 on-ramp at Olive Mill Road will be closed Monday night through Friday morning during the overnight hours from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.
The northbound Highway 101 off-ramp at Olive Mill Road will remain open.
The contractor for the $200,000 project is Granite Construction of Goleta. The project is expected to be completed in December.
Click here for traffic updates on other state highway projects in Santa Barbara County.
— Susana Cruz is a public information officer for Caltrans.
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Trial is set to resume this morning in a federal lawsuit filed against the Sergeant Bluff-Luton School District.
The plaintiffs are parents of an autistic child who claim their son was physically abused by a teacher.
According to court documents, the child left his desk, and laid on the ground.
After he refused to go back to his desk, the parents say the teacher dragged their son across the carpeted floor.
The parents are seeking damages for excessive use of force, violations of the federal Americans with Disabilities Act and Rehabilitation Act, negligence, battery, and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
April 12 Dallas Federal Reserve Bank President Robert Kaplan said Wednesday that the central bank's plans to begin trimming its $4.5 trillion balance sheet as soon as this year do not alter his view of the appropriate rate hike path.
Speaking to reporters in Fort Worth, Texas, Kaplan said he still expects three rate hikes this year as his "baseline" case. Some Fed officials have talked about pausing rate hikes when the balance sheet reductions begin, but Kaplan called such talk confusing. Kaplan is a voter on the Fed's policy-setting panel this year. (Reporting by Marice Richter, writing by Ann Saphir; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
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FORT WAYNE, Ind. — Workers at an Indiana zoo needed a couple of hours to corral a young giraffe that escaped from her enclosure.
The 7-month-old female got loose Monday from the African Journey exhibit at the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo. Zoo spokeswoman Bonnie Kemp says the giraffe, Thabisa, never left the property.
It wasn't immediately clear how the youngest in the zoo's herd of nine giraffes escaped.
Staffers were able to trap the giraffe in a fenced parking lot in a non-public area of the zoo. Zookeepers calmed her down before returning her to the enclosure.
The zoo just opened to the public for the season on Saturday.
Miley Cyrus and her father Billy Ray are the latest in a line of celebrities to pay homage to the late Tom Petty. They performed a country-tinged version of 1994’s “Wildflowers” on last night’s episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
Miley recently return to her country roots on her new album Younger Now. Watch the father-daughter duet below and check out other tributes from artists like Drive By Truckers, Kesha, and Father John Misty here:
ROBBY SOAVE: ‘These Institutions Are Betraying Their Own Values’—Here’s How Offended Students Seized Power on Campus: At Middlebury, Claremont, Wellesley, and elsewhere, censorship is winning because faculty and administrators won’t fight it.
Hell, many of them are ginning it up. It will not end well.
Related: Sexual Paranoia Comes to Campus: Future generations will look back on the recent upheavals in sexual culture on American campuses and see officially sanctioned hysteria. They’ll also ask “what’s a campus?”
What would you do if your husband cheated on you…again?
Taraji P. Henson stars as Melinda, a loyal wife whose husband’s latest infidelity sends her down a vengeful path, in Tyler Perry’s upcoming thriller Acrimony.
In this EXCLUSIVE clip, Melinda suspects her husband Robert, played by Lyriq Bent (She’s Gotta Have It), is cheating on her because they haven’t had sex in months. While he co-worker asserts Robert learned his lesson the last time Melinda caught him in the adulterous act, her intuition is telling her otherwise. And by the looks of the trailer, all hell is about to break loose.
Acrimony hits theaters March 30.
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Danny Murphy tore into Arsenal on Sky Sports' the Debate.
The former Liverpool midfielder was discussing the Arsenal's January transfer window activity on Sky Sports’ The Debate.
And he was not happy with the way the Gunners recruited in the defensive areas despite that being their key weakness.
Arsenal bolstered their attacking ranks with the additions of Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, from Manchester United and Borussia Dortmund respectively.
However, they failed to add any more first team defenders to their squad despite being regularly linked with West Brom’s Jonny Evans.
× Walmart U.S. CEO Greg Foran Encourages Employees To ‘Add Your Creative Flair’
FAYETTEVILLE (KFSM) — Greg Foran, CEO of Walmart U.S., encouraged about 6,000 Walmart U.S. employees to lead with heart and explained the difference between those who do and those who do not as the difference between being good and being great.
On Wednesday (May 30), he spoke in the Walmart U.S. Associates Meeting at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville after other executives discussed programs that have led to increased sales and added incentives for employees. Also, Julie Murphy, executive vice president of people for Walmart, explained a program allowing its employees to earn a college degree for $1 per day and how those enrolled in existing Walmart Academies earn credits toward a college degree.
In the meeting, Foran showed a YouTube video of the director and cast of “The Greatest Showman” that lead the movie studio to produce the film. He explained some elements of heart include, skill, confidence, trust, courage and creativity.
Podcast | Joey Crown Talks about Southwick
Podcast | Joey Crown Talks about Southwick
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Joey Crown just raced the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship round at Southwick.
He finished 29-12 for 13th overall and we grabbed him to talk about his experience.
President Donald Trump continues to turn up the heat on trade, a tactic that he insists will result in better deals for the American people. But the president’s rhetoric has economists concerned about a trade war. White House Correspondent Patsy Widakuswara has more.
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Bob Mereny was gifted with the impressive talent of impersonating sport commentators.
Through the power of social media his videos have gained traction and fans worldwide ensure his talent is shared with the world. When Bob showed off his skills to friend David, David was sure to capture the hilarious footage. Credit: David Gregorio via Storyful
Rockers Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson have announced ticketing details for their co-headlining ‘Twins of Evil’ tour.
The 29-date co-headlining North American summer tour produced by Live Nation will make a Las Vegas stop at the MGM Grand Garden Arena Saturday, Aug. 25 at 7 p.m. The pair of rock icons will perform in support of their recent albums.
Rob Zombie continuously challenges audiences as he stretches the boundaries of music. He has sold more than fifteen million albums worldwide across six studio albums and two live releases.
Marilyn Manson's sensationalist music and art that rejects conservative values created an icon who has infiltrated fashion, television, film and music, and whose fingerprints coat modern culture.
Tickets ranging in price from $45 to $99.50 (not including applicable service charges or fees) will go on sale to the general public beginning Saturday, March 24 at 10 a.m. (PST). You can buy them here.
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Gökmen Altuntas is like a woodworker’s answer to a Von Neumann machine (a machine that replicates itself). Over the coarse of the videos on this channel, you get to see a whole workshop being homemade, one tool at a time. In one of the recent videos, it’s a benchtop jointer that gets constructed out of some scrap wood to hold an inverted Makita KP0800 planer.
As one of the YouTube commenters summarizes the build:
How to build a jointer:
Step 1: Build a table saw
Step 2: Use table saw to build a drill press
Step 3: Use the drill press to build a table jig saw
Step 4: Use all to build a jointer
On the Gökmen ALTUNTAŞ channel, you can see that table saw, drill press, jig saw, and other shop tools being fabricated from plywood and other basic stock, using the previously-constructed tools.
“The plan would fund projects inspired by the island’s unique features: its name; its “vantage point” amid an iconic bridge and two great cities, surrounded by an inland sea; its history as a site of innovation — a world’s fair, an early nexus of commercial aviation, a military installation; and its environmental and ecological conditions. Projects will be solicited from local, national and international artists.”
As the new branch of Greggs opened in Kirkcaldy this morning, a very special guest was on hand to cut the ribbon.
Raith mascot Roary stepped in to help open the new store, which is located at Fife Central Retail Park.
He met staff at the new outlet, which features indoor and outdoor seating.
And he wasn't shy about sampling the goods of the new store either.
The captains settle old scores and forge fresh beginnings as they fight for bluefin tuna.
Sound mixer Kevin O’Connell finally won his Oscar!
After 21 nominations, O’Connell got his statue for his work on “Hacksaw Ridge” and following his win (and emotional speech) social media went crazy with congratulations.
If you’re reading this on a mobile device, use this link to view the whole story.
A light plane crashed on take-off at Queenstown Airport this morning.
It was understood four people were on the plane. One has been taken to hospital with minor injuries.
Airport communications manager Jen Andrews said all flights were on hold.
"The airport's emergency response plan was immediately activated and Rescue Fire service is at the scene and the ambulance is on its way."
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Details of the operator were not available.
Police said the crash happened at 8.51am.
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Anderson Media becomes majority owner of B.A.S.S.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Anderson Media Corp., a 100-year-old family business founded in Alabama, has acquired a majority interest in B.A.S.S., LLC, the company announced earlier this week.
Anderson Media has been an investor in B.A.S.S. for several years. It increased its share of the company this week, and in a statement, said it would be “business as usual” for B.A.S.S., which celebrates its 50th anniversary next year.
Founded in 1917 in Florence, Ala., as a corner bookstore and newsstand, the Anderson Companies are now a diverse global organization. B.A.S.S. platforms include magazines (Bassmaster and B.A.S.S. Times), the website Bassmaster.com and television programming (The Bassmasters on ESPN2). Its Bassmaster Elite Series is the premier bass tournament circuit in the world, the company said, and the annual Bassmaster Classic is widely considered the “Super Bowl of bass fishing,” B.A.S.S. added.
— B.A.S.S. Communications
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Movie producer Harvey Weinstein was indicted on Wednesday on charges of rape and a criminal sexual act, Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance said, the first case to emerge from a slew of sexual misconduct allegations against him.
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About Manchester Games for the Brain
Activity groups give people affected by dementia the opportunity to take part in structured activities. Run by a facilitator, who encourages and supports people to take part, the groups are also a chance to relax and socialise. Games for the Brain provides the opportunity to keep active and take part in low impact sporting activities in a social environment.
CHICAGO — Chicago police have arrested three people in connection with an attempted carjacking Friday night in Streeterville.
One of the suspects is 15-years-old.
The incident happened around 7 p.m. Friday in the 300 block of East Ohio St. A man left his car running while unloading luggage outside the DoubleTree Hotel and the teen reportedly jumped into the car and tried to drive off.
Police say the man pulled the teen out of the car, subdued him, and called 911.
Police say the other two suspects drove the teen to the scene in a stolen car.
NEW YORK (AP) — Fifth Harmony is going on “hiatus.”
The girl group announced Monday on Twitter that Ally Brooke, Normani Kordei, Dinah Jane and Lauren Jauregui will pursue “solo endeavors.” The group says the break will allow them “to gain new experiences, strengths and perspectives that we can bring back to our Fifth Harmony family.”
The group says it will perform remaining 2018 shows.
Camila Cabello left the group in 2016.
The singers auditioned as solo artists on “The X Factor” in 2012, but they were formed into a group and finished third in the competition.
Fifth Harmony released their debut album “Reflection” in 2015. They released their third album “Fifth Harmony” in 2017
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Sanmina: Fiscal 2Q Earnings Snapshot
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) _ Sanmina Corp. (SANM) on Monday reported fiscal second-quarter profit of $24.6 million.
On a per-share basis, the San Jose, California-based company said it had profit of 33 cents. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to 50 cents per share.
The electronics manufacturing services company posted revenue of $1.68 billion in the period.
For the current quarter ending in July, Sanmina expects its per-share earnings to range from 53 cents to 61 cents.
The company said it expects revenue in the range of $1.7 billion to $1.75 billion for the fiscal third quarter.
Sanmina shares have declined 16 percent since the beginning of the year. In the final minutes of trading on Monday, shares hit $27.70, a decrease of 28 percent in the last 12 months.
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Martin (suspension) reported Monday for the start of offseason workouts, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports.
Martin rejoined his teammates Monday after being suspended four games for violating the league's substance abuse policy and subsequently spending time in rehab this offseason. Those troubles followed Martin signing a lucrative five-year, $35.75 extension last March, and then going on to average just 2.9 yards per carry in his mere eight appearances in 2016. Because of Martin's suspension, which has three games remaining, the Bucs could cut him and save $7 million. However, in light of positive feedback from his time in rehab, it appears they'll give the 28-year-old a chance to redeem himself, starting with Monday's first workout session.
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Sex and the City star Cynthia Nixon has announced she is launching a bid for New York governor in the upcoming Democratic primary.
Nixon, who played Miranda Hobbs on the HBO series, has long been rumoured to run against Governor Andrew Cuomo.
The actress announced her plans to challenge the incumbent governor on Twitter.
Ms Nixon has said she was exploring the possibility of running, but did not publicly announce until Monday.
In her campaign launch video, the actress said: "I love New York. I've never wanted to live anywhere else, but something has to change."
Tickets go on sale Dec. 18 for PIGS: Canada’s Pink Floyd, in concert Feb. 16 at the Broadway Theatre.
The tribute band is touring the country on its LEFT + RIGHT Canada Tour.
It was formed in 2008 in Victoria and prides itself of recreating the Pink Floyd experience with authentic gear, lights, lasers, visuals, mannerisms and sound.
The set list spans the entire Pink Floyd catalogue from albums like Dark Side Of The Moon, Wish You Were Here, Animals and The Wall. There will also be rarely- or never-perform songs.
Tickets cost $29.50 and $36.50 plus service charges at the Broadway Theatre. Phone 306.652.6556, online broadwaytheatre.ca
BlackRock executive Rick Rieder tells CNN's Maggie Lake that he doesn't expect US interest rates to rise much in the near future.
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* Unaudited financial results for the quarter ended Dec.31 2016
* No dividend has been declared for period under review.
* Recorded a net loss after tax for quarter ended Dec.31 2016 of 584,621 rand
* Basic and headline loss per share for quarter 94 cents per share, for six months ended dec.31 2.05 cents per share Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom)
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Luzhou Bio-chem Technology Ltd:
* Qtrly revenue rmb508.6 million versus rmb430.2 million
* Qtrly total comprehensive income attributable to equity holders of company rmb39.7 million versus loss of rmb13.0 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Hurricane Nate is sending U.S. Gulf Coast residents scrambling to prepare as hurricane warnings cover the region.
Louisiana's Gov. John Bel Edwards urged his state's residents to take Nate seriously Friday, saying the storm "has the potential to do a lot of damage."
The National Hurricane Center in Miami has issued hurricane and storm surge warnings for southeast Louisiana and the Mississippi and Alabama coasts.
States of emergency have been declared in all three states as Nate — which has already killed at least 21 people in Central America — became the latest in a succession of destructive storms this hurricane season.
The storm is expected to strengthen as it moves over the Gulf and make landfall in the U.S. late Saturday or early Sunday.
A photographic exhibition, highlighting sculptures from artist Stanley Greaves that explore the myth of El Dorado, is inviting viewers to make their own discoveries about the tale.
The exhibition, titled “Extending the Myth” and which is part of the El Dorado Series, opened at the Castellani House in Georgetown on Saturday June 23rd, and will continue until July 21st.
The pieces showcased by the exhibition, numbering 14 in total, were produced by Greaves between 1993 and 2017…..
The king of Saudi Arabia is a rich man. With an estimated net worth of $1.4 trillion, his family has enough money to buy just about whatever they want.
One of the perks of the position is a gold escalator that crews roll up to his gold jumbo jet so that the 81-year-old doesn't need to bother with stairs when disembarking (Are you taking notes, President Trump?).
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But sometimes things don't go according to plan. Like on Tuesday, when the escalator got stuck after the king touched down in Moscow.
Saudi Arabia king's golden escalator stairs got stuck coming out of his airplane into Moscow in Russia yesterday. pic.twitter.com/xGKYtSvEUs — Anna Massoglia (@annalecta) October 5, 2017
After standing on the broken stairway for a seemingly interminable 27 seconds, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud grabbed hold of the handrail and walked the rest of the way down, proving that sometimes royals really are just like the rest of us.
Seems like Carmelo Anthony & Lala have separated according to TMZ. After seven years of marriage Carmelo and Lala are living in separate homes in NYC. Reports say that the split is amicable and that the couple have no plans to uproot their son Kiyan from his home base of friends and school but talks of trade might have Carmelo relocating soon.
Divorce papers have not been filled yet. The couple were last seen in public together at their son’s basketball game last weekend.
Number of licenses issued 2015-16: 2,400 Percentage of dogs licensed: 67 Sources: Connecticut Open Data; American Veterinary Medical Association Pet Ownership calculator Number of licenses issued 2015-16: 2,400 Percentage of dogs licensed: 67 Sources: Connecticut Open Data; American Veterinary Medical Association Pet Ownership calculator In this sense, Stamford is not unusual. The state Department of Agriculture estimates 75 percent of Connecticut canines are not in compliance.
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During a recent visit to Zimbabwe to meet with President Emmerson Mnangagwa, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa expressed confidence in his country's ability to overcome the era of apartheid and address the unequal land distribution.
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NORFOLK, Va. - In this week's edition of the award-winning Locker Room show, Adam Winkler and Mitch Brown take you around Hampton Roads for News 3's Friday football frenzy.
Wink & Mitch air highlights of 12 games around our area with a spotlight on the six unbeaten teams in Hampton Roads. The show includes highlights from: Landstown vs. Salem (thrilling finish between the unbeaten Eagles and 4-and-1 Sun Devils), Bethel vs. Phoebus, Tabb vs. Poquoson, Norview vs. Norcom, Nansemond River vs. Oscar Smith (Tigers trying for 96 straight wins in the Southeastern district), Hickory vs. Indian River, Western Branch vs. Grassfield.
Plus, Cox vs. Kellam, Green Run vs. Ocean Lakes, Princess Anne vs. Kempsville and Broad Run vs. Booker T. Washington.
And, Mitch delivers the Hercules Fence 757 Showdown featuring Lakeland vs. Deep Creek.
Baku. 27 December. REPORT.AZ/ A powerful earthquake occurred in Bolivia.
Report informs referring to Interfax.
According to information, 5.7-magnitude quake recorded in the western part of the country, 30 kilometers from the border with Chile. Earthquake focus located in 132 km from Takna city.
No information reported on casualties.
A two-car Amtrak train rolled into Roanoke on a training run Monday morning as Amtrak prepares to offer service to Roanoke this fall.
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Winston & Strawn Grabs 8 Energy Attys From Norton Rose
Law360, Grand Rapids (February 2, 2018, 7:40 PM EST) -- Winston & Strawn LLP has brought aboard eight energy and infrastructure lawyers from Norton Rose Fulbright, whose work covers mergers and acquisitions, project development, finance, energy trading and enforcement, and who include a pair of former practice heads, the firm said Thursday.
The five partners and three of counsel have joined Winston & Strawn’s offices in New York, Washington, D.C., and Houston.
Michael Yuffee, a partner who focuses on enforcement work before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and Commodity Futures Trading Commission, said that the group...
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Nightforce 3.5-15x50 questions. I have a NF 3.5-15x50 with zs and npr-1 reticle I plan on putting on a 6.5-284 I'm having built. I plan on using this gun for hunting. Shots would be no farther than 7-800 yards on whitetail and that would be a streatch as there isn't that many opportunities to shoot that far here in the piedmont of NC. Most realistic shots would be 1-500yds. Years down the rd I may go out west on an elk hunt, you never know.
So the questions are this, is the 3.5-15x50 enough for hunting out to 800 on medium to large game? And good enough to bang steel out to 1k? Or should I get a 5.5 NF? I just worry about close shots with the 5.5x?
The other question is my 3.5 does not have HS turrets. Is it worth the $400 to have NF change them to HS turrets?
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MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Mexico’s foreign minister said on Friday that Mexico would never support a violent solution to the crisis in Venezuela, whether internal or external, a day after U.S Secretary of State Rex Tillerson raised the prospect of a military uprising.
Foreign Minister Luis Videgaray made the comments in a news conference with Tillerson and Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland in Mexico City.
Tillerson said on Friday that he wanted to see a free, fair election in Venezuela and a return to the constitution. He added that Mexico should pay attention to Russian intervention in elections around the world ahead of its July presidential election.
Female stunt driver dies on Vancouver set of 'Deadpool 2'
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A female stunt driver has died on the set of “Deadpool 2” in downtown Vancouver during the filming of a stunt on a motorcycle, Vancouver police said on Monday, Reuters reported.
Local media reported that the stuntwoman appeared to lose control of the vehicle, which drove off the set and through the window of a building across the street.
A representative for movie studio 20th Century Fox, a unit of Twenty-First Century Fox Inc., did not immediately respond to Reuters for comment.
The sequel to the 2016 superhero movie “Deadpool” starring Ryan Reynolds is being filmed in Vancouver.
Customs and Jus Fuh De Fun won matches in the East Kingstown Twenty/20 Softball Cricket Championship at the Grammar School Playing Field at the weekend.
Customs defeated United Two by 25 runs. The scores: Customs 120 off 13.2-overs; Roger Gibson 38 not out, Ronique Harry 20; Javon Seales 2 for 9, Cornelius Trimmingham 2 for 24.
United Two 95 off 14.5-overs; Troy Bullock 23; Ronique Harry 2 for 21.
Jus Fuh De Fun won from Snipers Re-Load by 1 run in a Super Over after the match ended in a tie.
The scores: Snipers Re-Load 89 off 17.5-overs; Carlson Davis 3 for 21, Julius London 2 for 8, Jus Fuh De Fun 89 off 17.2-overs; Raymon Sayers 4 for 24.
In the Super Over, Jus Fuh De Fun made four without loss and Snipers Re-Load replied with 3 for 2.
The other scheduled matches were abandoned because of rain.
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Snow is forecast to fall in Hull and East Yorkshire across Monday.
The Met Office has issued a yellow warning of snow and ice for the region, meaning be aware, stretching from 3pm on Monday afternoon until Tuesday morning.
A flurry of the white stuff hit Hull city centre just before 2pm.
The warning stretches right across the east coast as a storm coming in from across Europe hits Britain.
The Met Office have said although the showers will not be “extensive,” there could be some “isolated and somewhat random” snow showers.
It comes after Hull and East Yorkshire missed the bulk of the heavy snow which fell on Sunday, and left much of the Midlands covered.
Highways England say they are ready for the "unpredictable" weather across the UK.
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WHITE HOUSE SAYS DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE REVIEWING LEGAL OPTIONS TO ENSURE TRUMP'S DIRECTIVE ON TRANSGENDER RECRUITS IN THE MILITARY CAN BE IMPLEMENTED
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* Receives clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market Philips Intellisite pathology solution for primary diagnostic use in the U.S. Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
Good Morning America took an exclusive tour through Fisher's estate in Beverly Hills, California with her brother Todd Fisher and Profiles in History CEO Joe Maddalena to look at the personal treasures, memorabilia and items from the set of Star Wars. Many of the items will be hitting the auction block soon.
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A road was closed for two hours after a large vehicle crashed and flipped on to its side.
Firefighters had to cut the elderly motorist from the vehicle following the crash on the B5426 in Gyfelia, Wrexham , at 11.30am.
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CHICAGO - There are a pair of second place surprises in Chicago this June - and both were very much unexpected.
Many expected the Cubs to be in first place in a weak NL Central - but instead they are looking up at the Milwaukee Brewers. It's gotten a number of fans upset as they hope for a repeat World Series title.
A more positive surprise has been the Chicago Fire, who've stunned the MLS with their strong start to the 2017 season. At the moment, they sit in second place in the entire league after not making the playoffs the last four seasons.
Paul M. Banks at TheSportsBank.net discussed those topics during his latest appearance on Sports Feed Wednesday with Jarrett Payton.
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Happy Friday! Looking for a weekend event in Kansas City? Gina Bullard has a few suggestions.
When Josh Norman left Monday's game against the Chiefs in the second quarter with a rib injury, he originally was listed as questionable to return.
Now after a few days to assess the damage to his rib and lungs, Norman indicated Friday on Twitter that he'll miss the next four weeks.
The Pro Bowl cornerback went to the locker room for X-rays just before halftime after assisting on a tackle of Chiefs receiver Chris Conley. A few plays earlier he laid a big, yet clean, hit on Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.
Josh Norman make Travis Kelce go booooom. pic.twitter.com/qqHLfXePiY — Troy Machir (@TroyMachir) October 3, 2017
Norman will miss games against the 49ers, Eagles and Cowboys after a bye this Sunday.
In an important book, Surjit Bhalla (The New Wealth of Nations) has estimated the human capital stock through education in the world, and shows it is greater than financial wealth and more equally distributed.
Thus, in the US the total stock of education wealth is $81 trillion PPP (purchasing power parity), with the share of the top one per cent at 10.4 per cent, and the Gini coefficient of education wealth at 51.6; for China the respective figures are $56.8 trillion, 11.9 per cent and 63.4, and for India $6.9 trillion, 19.2 and 63.3. As Bhalla argues, education is the new wealth, and as ...
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Signs that a long-awaited correction may have arrived on Wall Street will keep investors on edge on Monday after the S&P 500 closed off the week with its biggest percentage drop in two years.
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20th Century Fox obviously has a ton of faith in their animated film,, which is why they've placed it in a prime December slot. But everything we've seen of it so far, including this new trailer, suggests a pretty forgettable effort. Then again, I thought the same thing aboutandlast year, and both turned out to be huge and pretty darn good.WWE posterboy John Cena leads a voice cast that includes Kate McKinnon, Gina Rodriguez, Daveed Diggs, Gabriel Iglesias, Bobby Cannavale, David Tennant, Anthony Anderson, and more, playing a lovable bull who is mistaken for a monstrous beast and stolen from his quiet home.opens December 15th.
Matt from 'The Bachelor' is our co-host, the longest flight, restaurant music, and babies in Hollywood!
Action Bronson is currently working on his upcoming album Blue Chips 7000. Here is his new single “Let Me Breathe”. Produced by Harry Fraud.
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) — A four-year-old is recovering from injuries he suffered while in the South Carolina Department of Social Service custody at the Medical University of South Carolina.
Charleston attorney David Aylor says the child’s family was stranded without money while moving from Florida to North Carolina.
Eighteen hours after surrendering their son to DSS, the family learned their four-year-old was hit by a car while in a foster home in Saint George.
Aylor says the parents are being denied access to their son at MUSC.
They are now asking for help from Governor Henry McMaster.
FIVE jobs were created when a new branch of upmarket shoe shop chain Charles Clinkard opened in Burford last month.
It is the fourth in the county and joins others in Summertown, Witney and Banbury.
The family-owned business spent £900,000 on the new store, which is in the town’s High Street unit previously occupied by Rose Dodds shoes.
Managing director Charles Clinkard said: “We are delighted to open our new store in such a desirable location.
“Burford is a great shopping location that provides excellent opportunities to grow our business. We’re also thrilled to welcome five new members of staff.”
March 31 Vantage Development SA
* Fedha sp. z o.o. (Fedha) has bought 15.1 mln shares in the tender bid for Vantage Development shares, the intermediary in the transaction DM PKO BP said on Thursday
* In Feb. Fedha announced the tender offer for 18,783,120 shares representing 30.08 pct stake in Vantage Development
* On March 24 Fedha hiked the price for the shares to 3.70 zlotys per share from 3.25 zlotys
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LONDON, Feb 2 (Reuters) - British aerospace and defence electronics group Cobham said on Friday it has agreed to sell its AvComm and Wireless test businesses to Viavi Solutions for $455 million, as part of the latest stage of a turnaround plan.
Cobham, which had said in August that it may divest the units, plans to use the proceeds to reduce debt.
Communications equipment maker AvComm is based in the U.S., while the Wireless unit, which does 5G mobile network testing, is based in Britain, said Cobham, adding that the deal is expected to complete in the first half of this year. ​ (Reporting by Sarah Young, editing by James Davey)
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Attorneys for the woman accused of murdering her ex-husband several years ago will appear in court to try to convince a judge to let her out of jail.
Sherra Wright and a co-defendant Billy Ray Turner both face murder charges in the 2010 shooting death of Lorenzen Wright.
Sherra Wright’s attorneys plan to put witnesses on the stand to vouch for her character. They are also trying to prove she has enough connections to the community and is therefore not a flight risk.
A list of witnesses has not been released.
WREG’s Stacy Jacobson and April Thompson will be in the courtroom.
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Fans heading to the Bomber game Friday night may spot a new addition to Investors Group Field.
Concrete barriers have been installed between the road and the sidewalk outside of the stadium.
In a statement, a Bombers spokesperson said they “always review our procedures after incidents occur around the world at sporting and large-scale events, and continue to hold fan safety at Investors Group Field as our highest priority.”
The statement said the barriers were added as a “continued effort to ensure the safety of all patrons” at the stadium.
The latest updates from the National Hurricane Center as of 10 PM Friday evening bring Tropical Storm Nate to land as a Category 1 hurricane. The track has shifted slightly east, which brings the possibility of one landfall, somewhere between Mississippi and Alabama, versus the possibility of a Plaquemines Parish landfall, before a second along the MS/AL Coast.
Overall the storm surge threat has changed little, and we still expect the possibility for a 5-8′ storm surge in our eastern parishes, and 3-5′ possible towards the western portions of the storm surge warned parishes.
We will continue to expect the worst conditions from Nate for Louisiana to move in by late evening Saturday through early Sunday. Nate as of 10 PM is just shy of hurricane strength, and is moving quickly at 22 mph to the north west, with a central pressure of 990 mb.
The center of Nate will already be inland by early Sunday afternoon. New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landreau has issued a parish wide curfew from 6 PM Saturday through 6 AM Sunday.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Charles Manson's cremated remains have been scattered nearly four months after the cult leader died in prison. A funeral was held Saturday following a court battle for the 83-year-old's remains.
Pastor Mark Pitcher of the Church of the Nazarene in Porterville, California, says 20 to 25 people attended the funeral.
Among them were Manson's grandson, Jason Freeman, and Freeman's wife, Audrey.
Freeman prevailed last week in a months-long court fight for custody of Manson's remains.
His grandfather was cremated after the service and his ashes scattered.
Pitcher said Monday he agreed to lead the service because Freeman and his wife are Christians.
Manson was sentenced to life in prison for orchestrating the 1969 murders of actress Sharon Tate and eight others.
He died in November.
On April 23, 2018, Janice Tomach Layton, age 100, beloved wife of the late Samuel R. Layton; cherished mother of of Susan (Ronald) Grudziecki and Roxy (Norman) Buchsbaum; devoted sister of the late Manfred Tomach; dear daughter of the late Sarah and Samuel Tomach; loving grandmother of Steven (Kelly) Grudziecki, Jeffrey (Robyn) Buchsbaum, Emily (Alex) Kaufman and the late Amanda Grudziecki; adoring great-grandmother of Noah, Simon, Caroline and Zoe. Funeral services and interment will be held at Arlington Cemetery, Chizuk Amuno Congregation, North Rogers Ave on Wednesday, April 25, at 11 a.m. Please omit flowers. Contributions in her memory may be sent to Alzheimer’s Association of Maryland, 1850 York Road, Suite D, Timonium, MD 21093. The family will be receiving at the home of Roxy Buchsbaum, Wednesday and Thursday.
PHUKET: An unidentified young man speeding on the Thepsrisin Bridge, on the outskirts of Phuket Town near Saphan Hin, has died in hospital from serious injuries sustained when his motorbike collided with a palm tree at high speed at about 1pm today (April 17).
Phuket City Police officers together with Kusoldharm rescue workers arrived at the crash scene to find the young man lying unconscious on the road, bleeding profusely.
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Members of the Mississippi National Guard wish the communities of Mississippi happy holidays and thank them for their continued support.
Titans head coach Mike Mularkey indicated that a determination on the status of Mariota (hamstring), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's contest against the Dolphins, will come down to a game-time call, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
The Titans will kick off at 1:00 p.m. EDT this weekend, affording those considering Mariota in Week 5 lineups a degree of flexibility in the event that he's unable to suit up Sunday. Veteran Matt Cassel is on hand to start at quarterback for the Titans in such a scenario. Per Cameron Wolfe of ESPN.com, Mariota was able to do a "little more" Friday than he had been able to do during the Titans' first two practices of the week, but at this stage, the franchise signal caller "hasn't truly tested" out his hamstring this week.
A TROUBLING QUESTION FOR CBS NEWS: What if Trump is right and there is no collusion?
Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Casey DeSmith, left, stands in the crease as New Jersey Devils celebrate a goal by Travis Zajac 19) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, in Newark, N.J.
Under Belgian law employers are bound to report the practice to the privacy commission. Last year the commission received 1,057 reports. The number of cameras and locations where employees are being filmed is far greater because e.g. a chain store that films its workers in all its outlets up and down the country is only counted once.
The privacy commission believes more and more employers are jumping on the bandwagon. Piet Van den Bergh of the Christian union told De Tijd that cameras on the work floor have become commonplace, especially at check-outs and other sensitive locations.
Employers are installing cameras for several reasons: to safeguard the health and safety of employees, to protect their belongings, to check the production process and to keep tabs on staff. However, filming staff is not allowed on a permanent basis.
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TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio zoo’s polar bear is off to Chicago to find love.
The Toledo Zoo says its 21-year-old female bear named Nan has been moved to the Brookfield Zoo near Chicago to see if she will breed with the zoo’s male bear.
Nan moved into her new home this week where she’s separated by a fence from her potential mate named Hudson.
The Brookfield Zoo says the bears will spend a little time getting to know each other before moving in together.
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The move was arranged by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and its polar bear species survival program.
Keepers at the Toledo Zoo say Nan is genetically important because she was born in the wild and discovered as an orphan cub near Barrow, Alaska.
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WAND) - Three Chicago teenagers were arrested following an investigation by the Bloomington Police Department into counterfeit $100 bills.
Officers received forgery complaints at five stores east Bloomington on May 12.
Police found vehicle matching the description given by witnesses and stopped it at Eastland Dr. and Prospect Rd. Officers said counterfeit $100 bills were found inside the vehicle along with items purchased with the fake money.
18-year-old Kayonna Howard was arrested for multiple counts of Burglary without Causing Damage, multiple counts of Theft by Deception with Intent less than $500, and multiple counts of Obstruction of Justice/Destroy Evidence.
18-year-old Denokey Midderhoff, age 18 was arrested for Obstruction of Justice/Destroy Evidence.
A 17-year-old boy was arrested for Theft by Deception.
Howard and Midderhoff were transported to the McLean County Jail. The juvenile was released.
Listen to The Tommy Show at 8:40 a.m. and Darik Kristofer at 4:10 p.m. on 94.7 Fresh FM this week for your chance to win a pair of tickets to Matchbox Twenty and Counting Crows on September 3 at Jiffy Lube Live.
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The former heavyweight champion was suspended for a year in January by the USADA for a positive drugs test and was no longer on the UFC roster. The fighter, who's focus now is on his high-profile role with the WWE, has not made any statement.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Interior Department says it is withdrawing protections for 10 million acres of federal lands used by the threatened sage grouse to open it up for energy development.
The plan would allow mining and other development in areas where it now is prohibited in six Western states: Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah and Wyoming.
The Bureau of Land Management, an Interior agency, said a recent analysis showed that mining would not pose a significant threat to sage grouse habitat. The proposal would affect less than one-tenth of 1 percent of sage-grouse-occupied range across 11 states from California to the Dakotas.
The change comes as the Trump administration moves to reconsider an Obama-era plan to protect the ground-dwelling sage grouse, which has suffered dramatic population decline in recent decades.
Edwin Clendennen, age 69 of Blair, passed away February 14 at his home in Blair.
Arrangements are pending under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home and Crematory, Altus.
To sign the online guest book and share memories with the family please visit www.Lowell-Tims.com.
Spanish fashion house Balenciaga is being mocked by social media users for its newest product, a $1,300 shirt that's attached to the front of a T-shirt.
Pakistani authorities said Monday they have arrested 22 people involved in the lynching of a university student who was accused of blasphemy and detained a teenage woman who had been recruited by the Islamic State group for a foiled attack on a church. Word of the arrests came as U.S. President Donald Trump's national security adviser arrived for talks on combatting militants in South Asia, highlighting Pakistan 's struggle with Islamic extremism.
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Over 300 people came out to raise money for several local charities and families in need. Chenango Valley High School held their annual ‘Big Gifted Give’ Saturday night with singers and dancers performing for the cause.
A goal of $7,000 will help several organizations including the Chenango Valley Warrior Fund, the Chenango Valley Food Pantry, and two local families with loved ones battling cancer.
Members of ‘The Dance Connection’, a local dance organization came out in support. Ann Szymaniak, owner, and director of The Dance Connection said she’s happy to watch the dancers give back to the community.
“It’s my favorite day of the year to do this and to just see the kids dance. It’s just a time for light-hearted fun and everyone just coming together. And that is, for me, the greatest thing. To see our dancers just be part of the family of life here, is awesome. It’s a feeling of love and generosity in the air.”
SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT
COUNTY OF BERNALILLO
STATE OF NEW MEXICO
No. CV 2017 08493
IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF
Marie Archuleta
FOR CHANGE OF NAME
NOTICE OF PETITION TO CHANGE NAME
(ADULT)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Marie Archuleta, Resident of the City of Albuquerque, County of Bernalillo, State of New Mexico has filed a Petition to Change Name in the Second Judicial District Court, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, wherein he/she seeks to change his/her name as follows:
Current Name Marie Archuleta
Proposed Name
Connie Archuleta
This Petition will be heard before the Honorable NAN G. NASH, District Judge, on the 28 day of December 2017, at the hour of 10:00 am, at the Bernalillo County Courthouse, 400 Lomas NW, Albuquerque, New Mexico. (7th Floor)
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Marie Archuleta
Marie Archuleta
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Plymouth’s newest electrical store has launched a wonderful initiative as they aim to give something back to the community.
HBH Woolacotts have teamed up with Samsung to donate an amazing 49” 4K Smart TV to a local charity or community cause.
But they want to know which cause you believe will be the most worthy benefactor. To tell us your views simply comment on the Facebook post with the Plymouth charity or organisation you believe should receive the donation and why.
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Alternatively, you can email your choice and reasons to Richard.Amofa@plymouthherald.co.uk
The television will then donated to the selected charity at the end of the month.
Deadline to vote is Wednesday, October 18 at 5pm.
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The Trump administration's aggressive starting points on trade were likely meant to get parties to the table for discussions, says Eric Robertsen of Standard Chartered Bank.
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A big ‘thank you’ to the operations department of White Rock.
I live on Beachview Drive, which is a small secondary street. Without the ploughing and sanding of our street, we would not be able to get out.
Keep up the good work.
Thomas Corless, White Rock
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A genuine ‘thank you’ to everybody who kept their sidewalks shovelled during these recent snowstorms.
Your effort is sincerely appreciated!
Brenda Webster, Surrey
A statement from the U.S. military said the service member was killed on Monday, without providing further details. It did not identify the individual or give a nationality.
According to the Pentagon, there are 4,815 U.S. troops in Iraq, including special operations forces. They are mainly providing logistical and other support to Iraqi combat forces, but have been operating closer to the front lines as part of a massive operation to retake the IS-held city of Mosul.
TEHRAN, Iran — Iran's state TV says that a magnitude 6.2 earthquake has jolted the country's southern province of Kerman.
The report says the temblor rocked the village of Hajdak, about 700 kilometres , or 400 miles, south of Tehran on Tuesday. It says the quake's depth was 10 kilometres , or 6.2 miles. There were no immediate reports of casualties or major damage.
The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake's magnitude was 5.9.
In November, a 7.2 magnitude quake hit western Iran, killing more than 600 people.
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DENVER -- Friday marked the first time the Colorado State Sheriff's Posse Association ... and their horses ... provided an honor guard during the funeral procession for a fallen law enforcement officer.
Kevin Torres spent some time with them Friday morning, during the memorial for Adams County Sheriff's Deputy Heath Gumm.
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A boy aged 11 has been injured following a collision with a car in Cleethorpes this evening.
The collision, which took place on Grimsby Road at the junction with Tiverton Street in Cleethorpes, is understood to have involved one car and a boy riding a pedal scooter.
It happened at around 9pm and the young boy involved in the collision has been taken to hospital for treatment by paramedics.
A Humberside Police officer at the scene confirmed that the 11 year old was not seriously injured but has been taken to the Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital.
Three Humberside Police vehicles also attended the scene and traffic was diverted around the section of road when the collision took place.
Crowds of people gathered in the street as emergency services responded to the collision.
The road was fully reopened by 10pm.
Three passengers were arrested on Monday at the airport in Manipur capital Imphal on the charge of smuggling after they were found to have concealed gold bars worth Rs 51 lakh in their rectums, a CISF official said.
Noor Mohammed, Azmal Hussain and Sahid Ahamed were held around 2.30 p.m. after frisking in the security hold area of the airport. They were to take an IndiGo flight to Kolkata.
“During frisking, we found the presence of some metal in the body of the three passengers, following which they revealed they had concealed two gold bars each in their rectums,” Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) Assistant Inspector General Hemendra Singh told IANS.
The passengers were handed over to Customs officials, who seized six gold bars weighing approximately 1,730 gm from them, he added.
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Galway Bay fm newsroom – A website has been relaunched to support the campaign to provide a light rail system for Galway City.
The long-running campaign is spearheaded by Galway West TD Catherine Connolly, who believes such a system is crucial to solving the city’s traffic problems.
However, previous studies have ruled out the potential for light rail in Galway due to the projected high costs and low uptake.
Last month, National Transport Authority Chief Anne Graham ruled out the idea at an Oireachtas hearing – dismissing it as unfeasible.
However, campaigners claim light rail for Galway – the so-called GLUAS – remains a real and viable solution that is supported by recent appraisals.
After being offline for several years, a website to support the bid has now been relaunched and can be viewed at www.gluas.ie.
A former East Tennessee State University student indicted last month on charges of wearing a gorilla mask to a Black Lives Matter rally at Borchuck Plaza in September had a not guilty plea entered by his attorney on Monday in Criminal Court in Jonesborough. Tristan Rettke, 19, of Hendersonville, Tennessee, must appear for his next court appearance on June 20. He is charged with one count of civil rights intimidation, disorderly conduct and disrupting a meeting.
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The strongest reduction was recorded in construction. Jobs in this sector fell by 3%. Construction companies projected a decline in employment for March, although in a smaller proportion than the previous two months. That situation is reflected in the streets. From 08:00 until 18:00, Fulton Meldranda, a 48-year-old father of four, holds a sign that can read: electrician, plumber, and builder in downtown Guayaquil.
“The situation remains difficult. There is no work,” he said last Thursday. Since 2016 the job offer has been reduced for this worker and so far in 2017, the situation has not changed. In the best of weeks you can earn up to USD 200, but there are also bad days.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Waffle House has offered to pay for the funerals of the four people killed when a half-naked suspect opened fire in a restaurant in Nashville Sunday morning, according to TMZ.
Police say 29-year-old Travis Reinking was naked except for a green jacket when he opened fire at a Waffle House about 3:25 a.m. in Antioch, which is part of the Nashville area. A customer managed to grab the weapon away from him.
A tip led to Reinking’s arrest just after 1 p.m. Monday in a wooded area near his apartment. He has been charged with four counts of criminal homicide.
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - The Old King's Orchard Community Center is offering free summer programs for children.
Children who have finished kindergarten through sixth grade can register.
The program will be Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday for the month of June.
Space is limited.
A parent or guardian must register the child before they can attend.
Registration is from 1 to 3 today, Tuesday, May 29 at 815 N. Church St.
The program will participate in the Summer Reading Program at the Decatur Public Library.
The program will focus on safety and feature guest speakers and activities for children to learn about safety topics.
Lunches and snacks will be provided every day.
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Connecting mind and body is a big part of improving your overall health. We learn more about creating optimal energy circulation and balance through basic breathing exercises and dynamic meditation as we pay a visit to Body and Brain Yoga Tai-Chi.
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Pope Francis co-presided on April 24 a New Mass in Santa Marta with the nine cardinals who are members of his council.In his homily, Francis railed again against “doctors of the law” denouncing their “rigidity” and “close-mindedness”.He then complained that there are “oppositions to novelties and changes”.Francis' polemics reminded of anti-Catholic street propaganda which disparages faithfulness as "rigidity" and logical thinking as "close-mindedness". At the same time heresy is branded as "change" and lapsing into the old mistakes as "novelties".
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Police say they are concerned for the welfare of a 32-year-old woman.
North Wales Police say they have concerns about Rebekah Parkinson whose car was last seen driving in Gwynedd.
Originally from Lancashire in England, Ms Parkinson is described as slim built with long straight blonde hair.
North Wales Police said on tonight that her black Ford Fiesta with the registration MV05 NLL was last seen on the A470 near Dolgellau.
Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting reference number V054208.
April 5 The following financial services industry appointments were announced on Wednesday. To inform us of other job changes, email moves@thomsonreuters.com.
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The bank named chief executives for its wealth management businesses in Asia Pacific, Switzerland and emerging markets as well as Luxembourg & international Europe markets.
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO
Michele Colocci is to rejoin the investment bank from rival Morgan Stanley to co-lead Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) industry coverage with Harry Hampson.
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The British investment manager for the Railways Pension Scheme appointed Steve Mitchell as a compliance and risk director within its investment business. (Compiled by Aishwarya Venugopal in Bengaluru)
According to coach Frank Vogel, Fournier (knee) is "not close" to playing in games, Josh Robbins of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
Fournier sprained his knee at the start of March and he's now missed five straight games because of it. Despite being seen putting up some free throws recently, coach Vogel indicated Fournier isn't close to returning, though an exact timetable wasn't provided. Either way, Fournier appears likely to sit out at least another week or two, so fantasy owners shouldn't be banking on having him back soon. In the meantime, guys like Shelvin Mack and Mario Hezonja should see added minutes.
Halle Berry took to Twitter Friday to express her sadness and anger regarding allegations of sexual harassment against her former manager, Vincent Cirrincione.
The Oscar-winning actress responded hours after The Washington Post published a story in which nine women accused Cirrincione, 70, of harassment. Most say he tried to impress them by mentioning the names of Berry and another client, Taraji P. Henson, while pressuring the acting hopefuls for sexual favours.
Several say Cirrincione, who is white, presented himself as a gatekeeper for black actresses in a mostly white industry.
“Yesterday I was saddened by the (allegations) against my former manager, Vincent Cirrincione, but today I’m sick after reading the horrifying detailed accounts of his abuse toward 9 women,” she tweeted.
The tweet continued as Berry expressed anger at Cirrincione for using her Hollywood status to try to persuade women of colour that he could help them become stars.
Over a thousand people mounted a protest in the Swedish city of Halmstad on Friday afternoon to stop the city forcibly moving a man who styles himself the city's "sausage king". Rajko Stankovic, 56, said so many people had turned up the protest - which featured a brass band, singer-songwriters, rousing speeches and a lot of sausages - that the chairman of the municipality had promised to review the decision.
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Check out the postgame comments from Virginia head coach Joanne Boyle, South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley, and Gamecocks senior forward A'ja Wilson following USC's win over the Cavaliers.
Removal Of 50 Indonesian Christian Immigrants Put On Hold
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 1:58 PM EST) -- A Massachusetts federal judge Thursday blocked immigration officials from deporting a proposed class of 50 Indonesian Christians living in New Hampshire under a now-defunct humanitarian program, saying they’re entitled to stay in the U.S. while the government decides whether they should be deported based on their fears of torture and persecution.
U.S. District Judge Patti B. Saris granted the immigrants’ bid for a preliminary injunction to halt U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement from deporting them in the wake of the termination of the program, known as...
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BUT WHO WILL WATCH? Obama Plans Farewell Speech From Chicago.
The address is set for the evening of Jan. 10 at McCormick Place, a hulking convention center overlooking Lake Michigan. In an email to supporters, Mr. Obama said the speech would give him “a chance to say thank you for this amazing journey, to celebrate the ways you’ve changed this country for the better these past eight years, and to offer some thoughts on where we all go from here.”
After all this time, Obama still seems to believe that all he needs to do is make one more speech.
There are on the Coastal Breeze News story from Friday, titled Supporting Lupus Awareness. In it, Coastal Breeze News reports that:
The Marco Island/Naples Lupus Support Group held a Purple Party in the Park at Sugden Regional Park in Naples on March 11. The purpose of the gathering was to raise awareness and help raise funds for research of the cruel and unpredictable malady. Approximately 250 people turned out to offer support and walk the one and a half mile route around the beautiful sixty-acre fresh water lake in honor of current patients and those lost to the disease.
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Cape Town - All Blacks star Ben Smith has attracted a big money offer from French outfit Pau, according to reports.
Midi Olympique claims the utility back is on the verge of signing a deal which would reunite him with former team-mate Conrad Smith. Ben Smith's contract with the New Zealand Rugby Union expires this year.
The full-back is still only 30 years old and had an outstanding 2016 season for club and country, resulting in him being voted into various Team of the Year publiscations.
There is also uncertainty over Israel Dagg's future with various French clubs rumoured to be after his signature. Like Smith, Dagg's contract runs out in 2017.
Smith has played 60 Test matches for the All Blacks between 2009 and 2016 and is largely considered one of the best fullbacks in the world right now.
MACHIAS, N.Y. (WIVB) – A Machias man has pleaded guilty to vehicular manslaughter in a Aug. 2013 motorcycle accident that killed his wife.
Michael Baker, 53, pleaded guilty to first degree vehicular manslaughter and aggravated driving while intoxicated in Cattaraugus County Court.
Authorities said that Baker was intoxicated Aug. 11, 2013, when he lost control of his motorcycle while making a turn on McKinstry Road in Machias. Both Baker and his wife, Dianne Baker, 43, were thrown from the bike.
Dianne Baker died at the scene. Michael Baker suffered severe injuries and were airlifted to Erie County Medical Center in Buffalo.
New York State Police alleged at the time that Baker had a blood alcohol content of .20 percent, more than twice the legal limit.
Baker’s sentencing is scheduled for Aug. 7.
Organized by the National Archaeological Museum in cooperation with the Piraeus Bank Group Cultural Foundation at its Silversmithing Museum, “The Countless Aspects of Beauty” explores humanity’s need for finery and embellishment through man's propensity for making even the most mundane object a thing of beauty. Located in the southeastern citadel (Its Kale) of Ioannina Castle, the museum is open daily (except Tuesdays and public holidays) from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and admission costs 3 euros.
Silversmithing Museum, Its Kale,
Ioannina Castle, tel 265.106.4065, www.piop.gr
The recent drop in demand for law firms accelerated in the fourth quarter of 2016, according to a report released on Monday by Thomson Reuters Peer Monitor.
The report found that demand fell by 1.4 percent in the fourth quarter of 2016 — the third consecutive quarter where demand has declined.
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Cleanup underway at Okla. farm where spill led to fish kill
MIAMI, Okla. (AP) — Workers in the northeast Oklahoma city of Miami are repairing a faulty drainage line that caused compost liquid to spill into a creek and kill thousands of fish.
State inspectors responded June 22 to J-M Farms, which is a mushroom farm where they found that the spill had turned Tar Creek dark for about two miles.
The spill was a setback for a creek recovering from decades of contamination from zinc and lead mining operations unrelated to J-M.
The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality says high levels of ammonia and other compounds, coupled with large amounts of organic matter, caused oxygen levels to drop, resulting in the fish kill.
J-M says in a statement that it takes pride in "being environmental stewards" and is committed to correcting the problem.
ROCKY RIVER, Ohio — The Rocky River Police Department has issued a missing adult alert for an 81-year-old man.
They are asking the public to be on the lookout for Anatole Kurkov. On Monday at around 3 p.m., Mr. Kurkov left his home on Inglewood Ave. in Rocky River, and has not returned.
Police say Mr. Kurkov has suffered a stroke in the past and they are concerned for his safety.
He is 5’11” and weighs about 170 lbs.
The vehicle involved is a silver 2007 Mazda MZ3 with OH plate number GKU2264.
Call 911 if you see him or the vehicle. You can also call 1-866-693-9171 or 911 to be transferred directly to the investigating law enforcement agency or to hear the alert information.
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ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – The Washington Avenue Armory filed action against the hip hop group Migos for incidents that took place at a concert on March 7, 2015 inside the arena.
In a statement the Armory stated:
“The significant, unfortunate actions by Migos on March 7, 2015 have led to considerable business disruption to the Washington Avenue Armory and its parent, the Albany Basketball and Sports Corporation. The unwarranted negative media attention and subsequent government actions against the Armory stemming from the event has placed an undue burden upon the Armory’s operations and its ability to attract programming. Therefore, on the eve of the three year anniversary of that fateful concert, the Armory is taking this important action to remedy the losses incurred from and arising from that event.”
The St. Lucia Workers Credit Union hosted its 35th annual general meeting on Saturday, June 30th under the theme; “people, purpose, passion – the pathway to success.
Members assessed the union’s growth, record, achievements and shortfalls for 2017.
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Green Bay's quarterback aims to last longer in the NFL than his counterpart in Dallas has, but avoiding major injury will certainly be a key component of that plan. After weeks of back-and-forth and speculation about his future, we finally know what Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo plans to do in 2017.
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NYON: UEFA says Hapoel Be'er Sheva defender Shir Tzedek is banned for eight months after testing positive for a stimulant at a Champions League qualifying game.
UEFA says the verdict is "final and binding" because neither the player nor the World Anti-Doping Agency appealed the verdict.
Tzedek reportedly tested positive for the stimulant octopamine after a Champions League playoff game in August against Maribor.
Hapoel Be'er Sheva was eliminated and switched to the Europa League.
Tzedek scored in a 2-1 win over Lugano to begin the Europa League group stage in September, then did not play again in the competition.
The 28-year-old Israel international had his case heard at UEFA in December.
Hapoel Be'er Sheva currently leads the Israeli league.
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According to Namdaemun Police Station, the black backpack was stolen while its owner was ordering food at the restaurant.Investigators say that the suspects may have planned the theft and followed the bag owner into the restaurant.CCTV footage shows the suspected thieves playing different roles to commit the crime, with some diverting the public’s attention and others preparing getaway cars.Police said the suspects escaped from the scene on two separate taxis.They believe the suspects may have already left Korea.According to police, the number of theft cases committed by foreigners in Korea is on the rise, from 1,735 cases in 2012 to 2,306 cases in 2015.By Kim Da-sol ( ddd@heraldcorp.com
A federal magistrate judge has denied bail to a conspiracy theorist charged with a weapons violation after telling a Texas church that the killing of more than two dozen of its worshippers was a hoax.
The judge ruled Tuesday that Robert Mikell Ussery must remain in custody on a charge of being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm. He already faced a charge of making a terroristic threat over the hoax comment.
Ussery, who's 54, was convicted in 1984 and sentenced to four years in prison for burglary of a vehicle in Brazoria County, Texas.
The weapons charge centers on his armed presence March 5 at the First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs, about 30 miles (48 kilometers) southeast of San Antonio. Worshippers have said he and his girlfriend claimed the U.S. government fabricated the November 2017 mass shooting.
May 1 Australian shares are expected to ease on Monday, trailing weakness in Wall Street the previous session on weak economic data. The local share price index futures fell 0.14 percent, or 8 points, to 5905, a 19.1-point discount to the underlying S&P/ASX 200 index close. The benchmark rose 1.2 percent last week. New Zealand's benchmark S&P/NZX 50 index fell 0.3 percent, or 22.17 points, to 7,356.58 at 2211 GMT. For a summary of overnight action across global markets, double click on For a digest of the day's business stories in Australian newspapers, double click on (Reporting by Rushil Dutta; Editing by Peter Cooney)
SEOUL South Korea said on Sunday U.S. President Donald Trump's national security adviser reaffirmed the two countries' pre-existing agreement on the expenditure for the deployment of the THAAD anti-missile system.
In a telephone call on Sunday, H.R. McMaster reassured his South Korean counterpart, Kim Kwan-jin, that the United States' alliance with South Korea was its top priority in the Asia-Pacific region, South Korea's presidential office said.
Trump said in an interview with Reuters on Thursday that he wanted South Korea to pay for the THAAD deployment, but South Korean officials responded that the cost was for Washington to bear, under the bilateral agreement.
(Reporting by Ju-min Park; Editing by Clarence Fernandez)
The driver of this car suffered potentially life changing injuries after he crashed while over the drink drive limit.
He has now been convicted of careless driving and drink driving.
A blood sample from the driver wast taken following the incident and he was found to be 1.5 times over the legal limit for alcohol.
Last week, he was convicted of careless driving and drink driving, disqualified for 15 months and fined £235.
The crash, pictured above, happened in June near Kirkbymoorside.
Luckily, no one else was injured, but it could have been a very different outcome.
North Yorkshire Police is warning motorists not to drink and drive as the festive season begins.
The U.S. Women's Open is trying its hardest to get going down in Alabama this week; Mother Nature just isn't cooperating.
Nearly six inches of rain has fallen on Shoal Creek throughout the last week, soaking the course such that players weren't even allowed to play on Tuesday. Losing a full day of course prep is hardly the way to start your major week.
Alas, players are doing their best to get themselves ready for Thursday’s first round. Take defending champion Sung Hyun Park for example, who grabbed some time at the local Topgolf to get some cuts in.
So with rain wiping everything out today @ShoalCreekAL #USWomensOpen I figure a visit to @Topgolf #Birmingham is in order. So I wind up beside defending #USWomensOpen champ Sung Hyun Park. So, yeah. pic.twitter.com/fXIIAAr9IQ — Chris Stevenson (@CJ_Stevenson) May 29, 2018
And when you don’t have TopGolf at your disposal, roll some putts in the hotel room. Be sure to keep your dog on a leash, though, as Jessica Korda failed to do.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – The Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network is working to reach more people who might be in the middle of a crisis and thinking of hurting themselves.
They’re partnering with the crisis text line to offer a free text-messaging support line, which would be available 24 hours a day.
Anyone who needs help can text TN to 741-741 and they will be connected to a counselor.
Not everyone is comfortable voicing their problems, so everyone with the Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network is hoping this will help them reach more people.
An estimated 950 Tennesseans die from suicide every year.
Photo: Andreas Boll Dumped car between Kelowna mountain and the Upper Mission area.
Andreas Boll was out on hike by the reservoirs in the Upper Mission, when he stumbled upon something that didn't belong.
Boll came across an abandoned car on Friday evening. It looked like it had been in area for a few months and was stripped and sitting on its roof.
"It really shocked me," he said.
Boll couldn't understand what a car could be doing in the natural grassland/wetland area.
"This makes me really very angry seeing this, and clearly whoever did this did not care at all about anything. Car parts are all over, engine still in it. Many birds are nesting in that area and water is flowing down from the slopes
into a little creek there. And that junk is right in the middle of it," he said.
"It is very unfortunate there are still people who don't appreciate what Mother Nature is giving us. I am wondering what they would say if somebody would drop a car in their backyard or lawn. Shame on them," Boll said.
Tom Weber interviews Dan Gunderson and Tim Nelson
This month marks the 20th anniversary of the massive flooding of the Red River. MPR's Dan Gunderson spent several weeks covering it as did MPR's Tim Nelson, who was reporter for the Pioneer Press at the time. The two of them discussed the catastrophic event.
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Saint Mary's reserve Tanner Krebs had struggled all season with his 3-point shot, but San Diego coach Lamont Smith wasn't surprised when the redshirt freshman from the Australian island of Tasmania made all four of his attempts Saturday night. "We knew he could shoot the basketball.
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Clinton will once again participate in “The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson” this year, beginning at 9 a.m. Thursday, June 22,
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SINGAPORE, April 12 Singapore's retail sales in February fell from a year earlier for the first time since August, due to a sharp drop in the sales of food, beverages and apparel and a decline in sales at department stores and supermarkets, data showed on Wednesday.
Total retail sales fell 2.5 percent from a year earlier, after increasing by a revised 2.3 percent in the previous month, according to data from the Singapore Department of Statistics.
Retail sales fell 17.4 percent in the food and beverages sector in February from the year earlier, while department stores sales dropped 15.0 percent. Supermarket sales fell 15.4 percent and apparel and footwear sector sales declined 12.5 percent.
However, total retail sales rose 2.3 percent in February On a month-on-month and seasonally adjusted basis, after falling by a revised 1.1 percent in the previous month. (Reporting by Fathin Ungku; Editing by Amrutha Gayathri)
Bablyon VIV (formerly known as Diego Mill) gives fans his new single “Young Michael Jackson”. His new project Love Songs 4 Demons is coming soon.
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TAMARAC, Fla. — Florida deputies say a man meant to kill himself — and accidentally killed his roommate and their dog as well — by running his car in their garage.
Broward sheriff’s spokeswoman Gina Carter told reporters that the first man was found dead with a suicide note in the garage Wednesday morning. They found the bodies of his roommate and dog inside the townhome in Tamarac, also apparently killed by carbon monoxide fumes from the car.
Carter said the deaths of the second man and the dog appeared to be an accident. The men’s names have not been released.
Firefighters evacuated the connecting townhomes, but no one else required treatment.
Pittsburgh Pirates third base coach Joey Cora (28) separates Pirates' Joe Musgrove (59) and Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez, rear, as benches clear during the third inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, May 30, 2018. Baez took exception to a slide into second by Musgrove, who was out on ball hit by Josh Harrison, who was safe at first on the play. Gene J. Puskar AP Photo
Pope Francis has said that men who frequent prostitutes are criminals with a “sick mentality” who think that women exist to be exploited.
“This isn’t making love. This is torturing a woman. Let’s not confuse the terms,”Pope insisted on Monday.
He further asked forgiveness for all Christians who buy sex from women.
Francis spoke during a four-hour long listening session with 300 young people invited by the Vatican to brief church leaders about what kids these days think about the Catholic Church.
It’s a preparatory meeting for a big synod of bishops on the fall of young people.
Francis had urged the delegates to speak with courage. He insisted: “Young people must be taken seriously.”
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In Loving Memory of Gary Roque Debassige “Rocky,” a resident of M’Chigeeng who passed away peacefully at Manitoulin Health Centre Mindemoya Site, on Tuesday, April 17 at the age of 64, with his family by his side. Dear son of Virgina (nee Peltier) and Lawrence Debassige (both predeceased). Loving father of Renee (Earl), Suzanne, Troy, Buford, Donovan (Michelle). Proud grandfather of Gina (Zachary), Zackery, Myiingan, Roque, Angele, Valdimer, Diago, Warren, Raeanne and North. Will always be remembered and loved by siblings Annamae, Wilma, Isla, Rosemary, Laurie (Perry); predeceased by Lorne, Melvin and Andrea (Dolphis predeceased). Will always be remembered by many nieces, nephews and friends. Rocky liked to drive his Spyder, work in his store “Down the Road”, tell jokes, go camping and fishing. He used to make maple syrup and play hockey. Cremation Memorial started, Wednesday, April 18. Record your thoughts, memories and photos at www.islandfuneralhome.ca.
They Are Tracking Everything and Feeding It Into the Beast System ~ AWAKEN Video – DAHBOO
With daily advancements in technology globally, it is no secret the big governments have the ability to track people anywhere with tech.
The most important thing at this point, is wakening those around you to what is happening. Awaken them to what this world really is and how it is really being ran. Help give others the chance to know the full truth before their time is up.
Just think of all the souls that lived on earth, that lived their entire life in a lie. Let break that trend. Lets awaken as many as we can to what is really happening before they try and trick the whole world into a false peace. A false peace that will be geared toward fighting an incoming enemy .. They will say non human.
But it will be the forces of good. And it will be the ultimate trickery and deception. They will try to fool the whole world into thinking what is coming is evil, when it will be the opposite! #Awaken
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Aaron and Lauren Paul welcomed daughter Story Annabelle in February.
The couple announced they were expecting in September.
's The Bill Monroe reader was published twelve years ago, and since then his full-scale biography of Bill Monroe has been eagerly awaited.now brings the welcome news on Bluegrass Today that Ewing's Bill Monroe: the life and music of the Blue Grass Man is scheduled for publication by the University of Illinois Press in September this year, inpages with thirty monochrome photos, at $34.95 in hardback.For a comprehensive and meticulously accurate picture of the Father of Bluegrass, based on years of personal experience and an encyclopedic knowledge of all manner of other sources, it is unlikely ever to be equalled. More details are on the University of Illinois Press web page and the Bluegrass Today feature.
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* Says has resubmitted the new drug application (NDA) for fast-acting insulin aspart as a class II re-submission to the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
* Says FDA requested in October additional information related to the assay for the immunogenicity and the assay used to generate the clinical pharmacokinetics data before the review of the NDA could be completed
* Says has now evaluated the content of the Complete Response Letter and completed the End-of-Review meeting with FDA
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TORONTO May 2 Canada's biggest non-bank lender, Home Capital Group Inc, has delayed its first-quarter earnings to after close of market on May 11, the company said in a statement on Tuesday.
Home Capital, which secured emergency funding last week after investors pulled out nearly three quarters of its deposits, said the delay would give the management time to update events that have occurred since the close of first quarter..
Home Capital was scheduled to release earnings after close of market on Wednesday. (Reporting by Denny Thomas; Editing by James Dalgleish)
Believe it or not… Jubal is a MAN… and as a man, he can say with 100% confidence that sometimes men can be really dumb, especially when trying to impress a woman… Well, the guy in today’s Second Date update is a perfect example He tried what he calls one of his “patented moves” on a woman… and instead of ending the night with a kiss. his date DISAPPEARED… Find out why here!
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — If you’re looking for a job, there’s a job fair coming up at the Scope that will host 75 local employers.
The Pathway to Prosperity Job Skills Training and Job Fair also offers four workshops in May ahead of the hiring event.
The workshops will touch on interview techniques, resume preparation and how to navigate a job fair. They will be held on:
5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on May 15 at Huntersville Community Center
9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on May 16 at Mount Gilead MB Church
3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on May 17 at Southside Aquatics Center
12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on May 18 at Second Calvary Baptist Church
The job fair will be held June 1 at Scope’s Exhibition Hall from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. You can find more information and register here.
The Norfolk Pastors’ Coalition, Opportunity Inc. Norfolk Redevelopment & Housing Authority, Virginia Employment Commission and the City of Norfolk partnered to make these events happen.
On the weekend of June 9th through June 11th, 2017, Chicago is hosting The People's Summit -- a summit to "enhance and expand issue campaigns and hold all elected officials accountable to popular demands for justice, equality and freedom" and to "deepen...the relationship between participating organizations rooted in principled anti-corporate politics, development of community leaders, direct action not based on partisan identification, and strategic organizing to build power"-- at McCormick Place.
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ST. LOUIS – A nonprofit formed by supporters of Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens has begun running a 30-second TV ad promoting his tax plan.
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that the Republican governor is featured in the ad touting the benefits of his plan announced last week that would cut taxes by an estimated $787 million.
The ad is funded by the group A New Missouri, which also is paying for a website to promote the proposal. A Greitens spokesman estimates the total cost of the ad campaign at $1 million, with ads planned for television, radio and digital platforms.
Critics have cited concerns about so-called “dark money” groups like A New Missouri since they can accept an unlimited amount of money from donors without having to reveal the contributors.
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Tonight’s WWE RAW will take place from the Schottenstein Center in Columbus, Ohio with the fallout from last week’s “Superstar Shakeup” episode.
No word yet on matches for tonight but WWE Universal Champion Brock Lesnar is not advertised. WWE has announced that Braun Strowman will open the show.
WWE is focusing on the following points for tonight’s show:
Is Braun Strowman unstoppable?
Has Elias Samson “drifted” to Raw?
Is Nia Jax in line for a Raw Women’s Title opportunity?
Which Raw newcomers will “shake up” Team Red the most?
Will Seth Rollins and Samoa Joe settle their unfinished business?
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Young Kenyan men hang out in front of closed shops in Nairobi's Kibera slum Monday, Aug. 14, 2017. Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga urged his supporters to skip work on Monday to protest what he charged were rigged elections that gave victory to President Uhuru Kenyatta. The government denounced violent demonstrations as unlawful and urged Kenyans to return to their jobs. Jerome Delay AP Photo
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Flames spreading across an apartment building called dozens of firefighters to Fairlea late Thursday night, May 24.
As of press time, there are no reported injuries to any of the estimated 50 or more occupants of the 24 apartments. The residents were evacuated from the complex and brought to a shelter set up by the Red Cross and Rhema Christian Center.
Read more in the Friday, May 25, edition of The West Virginia Daily News.
A British soldier has died in Iraq but not “as a result of enemy activity”, the Ministry of Defence said.
The soldier was serving with the 2nd Battalion, the Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment.
The MoD said the incident, which took place in Taji, a rural district north of Baghdad, is being investigated.
A spokesman said: "The death occurred in Taji following an incident that is currently under investigation, but we can confirm that it was not as a result of enemy activity."
Officials have informed the soldier's family, who requested a period of grace be given before the name is released.
The Taji area has been used by British troops as a training base over the past year.
Earlier today, at least 36 people were killed when a suicide bomber attacked a market in Baghdad.
ISIS has claimed responsibility for the attack, in which a further 52 people were injured.
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Art Zuidema is no longer City Manager for the City of London.
The news comes via a press release sent out just midnight Wednesday.
City Council made the announcement late in their meeting Tuesday according to the release but did not expand on the sudden departure.
Council also announced that Martin Hayward, Managing Director of Corporate Services, City Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer, has been appointed Acting City Manager.
In recent months Zuidema had come under fire for his battles with inside workers during their strike and more recently with the Police Board during their budget dispute.
Queensland Fire and Rescue are responding to a cattle truck rollover near Clermont.
BREAKING 9AM: EMERGENCY services are responding to a truck crash north-west of Emerald.
It is understood a cattle truck has rolled on the Clermont-Alpha Road, Clermont.
A QFES spokeswoman confirmed crews were alerted to the crash just before 9am and a crew from Clermont QFES was en route.
The severity of the crash is at this stage unknown.
Motorists are urged to avoid the area or expect delays.
More to come.
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YORK COUNTY, Pa. – The York County Coroner is responding to a fatal crash in Jackson Township. The crash with reported entrapment happen at about 6:32 p.m. along the 1800 of Route 116, near Little Creek Road.
Northern York County Regional Police say there was one victim.
"This was a real test of our team and how much fight we have in us because Auto Club Speedway was not kind to our Twisted Tea Camaro ZL1 today. It’s such a rough and old surface that it wears out your tires and can make car control incredibly difficult. Like a lot of other cars this weekend, I tagged the wall early in Stage 1 and got some pretty heavy right-side damage. We adjusted around that as best we could, but then we had to deal with a broken track bar at the end of Stage 2. It was certainly not the day we wanted to have, but I’m proud of my guys for battling back and not giving up. It’s easy to get down, but our team kept going. Even though it’s disappointing, we will not let this get to us. We will turn our focus to preparing for Martinsville and be ready for them next weekend."
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For Max Hernández, a winemaker and former fashion entrepreneur, and his wife, retired actress Silvia Hernández, the desire to be near Madrid but not part of the bustle meant rethinking the buildings and grounds of a centuries-old mill some 30-minutes outside the city.
The couple turned the water mill, which used to grind grain, into a 6,200-square-foot, four-bedroom mansion on nearly 7 lush acres, with a pool, custom greenhouse, a garden and a private forest. A guesthouse, fashioned out of a wood shed, has an additional...
The association representing Virginia hospitals wants state lawmakers to consider a series of mental health care proposals when they reconvene next week. More from WLNI’s Evan Jones.
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Mohammed Apabhai of Citi also says the FTSE re-balance and the expiration of U.S. options will be major liquidity events for investors to tidy up their portfolios.
The action marked the end of a monthlong pilot program by the city to get help for those living in the encampments and make the city's Kensington neighborhood safer.
PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia city workers have moved in and cleared out two homeless encampments populated mostly by men and women addicted to heroin.
On Wednesday, residents packed up their belongings, stuffing some in shopping carts. Sanitation workers moved in and threw mattresses, tents, tables and other debris into garbage trucks and power washed the areas.
The action marked the end of a monthlong pilot program by the city to get help for those living in the encampments and make the city’s Kensington neighborhood safer.
City officials say more than 120 people from the encampments have accepted services, and nearly four dozen entered treatment.
But they acknowledge some of those forced to move will not have access to shelter and will likely just move on to other homeless encampments.
- Braun Strowman will be kicking off tonight's RAW following his violent prolonged attack on Roman Reigns last week.
Emma and Renee Young were partying with former WWE Diva Kelly Kelly at Encore Beach Club at the Wynn in Las Vegas over the weekend. Below are photos of the WWE stars at the pool party, taken by Tony Tran.
Emma, Renee Young, Barbie Blank and David Guetta at Encore Beach Club in Wynn Las Vegas this pat weekend A post shared by Wrestling Inc. (@wrestlinginc) on Apr 17, 2017 at 1:51pm PDT
Emma, Renee Young and Barbie Blank backstage at Encore Beach Club in Wynn Las Vegas this past weekend. Photo by Tony Tran A post shared by Wrestling Inc. (@wrestlinginc) on Apr 17, 2017 at 1:50pm PDT
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Colville will soon welcome two new statues by area artist Jerry McKellar. The statues will be placed in the downtown area, with a projected completion date at the end of 2018.
The first statue, named Huckleberry Daze, is a happy grizzly bear, content after eating a lunch of huckleberries. The statue is accessible to children to touch, sit on and interact with.
“Kids love to come up and hug the bear and sit on him. It’s really touching to watch,” McKeller said. Huckleberry Daze is in the permanent art collection of Sheridan, Washington and Mason City, Iowa.
Read more about the city's plans online here or by picking up the Jan. 31, 2018 edition of the S-E.
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Two Navy ships are preparing to respond to the Gulf Coast region ahead of Tropical Storm Nate.
The Associated Press reports Nate has been blamed for 22 deaths in Central America, and is now threatening Mexico. The storm could make landfall in Louisiana on Sunday.
Navy officials say the the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) and the amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) are now being directed to be in position in case they are needed after the storm.
Navy and Marine Corps. teams will be prepared for any disaster relief efforts needed, according to the Navy.
The two ships recently responded to relief efforts after Hurricane Irma battered the state of Florida. They returned to Naval Station Mayport on Sept. 19 following their efforts in Florida.
Stay with WAVY.com for updates on the forecast of Tropical Storm Nate.
March 28 (Gracenote) - Scoreboard at close of play on the fourth day in the fourth and final Test between India and Australia on Tuesday in Dharamsala, India Australia 1st innings 300 (S. Smith 111, M. Wade 57, D. Warner 56; K. Yadav 4-68) India 1st innings 332 (R. Jadeja 63, L. Rahul 60, C. Pujara 57; N. Lyon 5-92) Australia 2nd innings 137 India 2nd innings (Overnight: 19-0; Target: 106 runs) L. Rahul not out 51 M. Vijay c Wade b Cummins 8 C. Pujara run out (Maxwell) 0 A. Rahane not out 38 Extras (b-4 lb-5) 9 Total (for 2 wickets, 23.5 overs) 106 Fall of wickets: 1-46 M. Vijay,2-46 C. Pujara Did not bat: K. Nair, R. Ashwin, W. Saha, R. Jadeja, B. Kumar, K. Yadav, U. Yadav Bowling P. Cummins 8 - 2 - 42 - 1 J. Hazlewood 6 - 2 - 14 - 0 S. O'Keefe 4.5 - 1 - 22 - 0 N. Lyon 5 - 0 - 19 - 0 Referees Umpire: Marais Erasmus Umpire: Ian Gould TV umpire: Chris Gaffaney Match referee: Richie Richardson Result: India won by 8 wickets
No one was injured after a fire destroyed an RV camper north of Port Hope on Tuesday.
Port Hope firefighters were called to the fire at a home on County Road 10 in the hamlet of Canton, a few kilometres north of Port Hope, at around noon.
READ MORE: Fire ravages Bonter Marine recreational vehicle dealership in Marmora
When crews arrived they discovered heavy smoke billowing from the camper, which was parked in a driveway.
Port Hope FD responded to a camper fire on County Road 10 north of Canton. Firefighters extinguished the fire quickly but there was heavy damage to the camper. pic.twitter.com/YeS6V6aJJI — Pete Fisher (@NT_pfisher) April 24, 2018
Crews quickly extinguished the blaze, but damage to the vehicle was extensive.
Deputy fire chief Reno Levesque ruled the fire as accidental in nature. No other details were provided.
A damage estimate was not available.
The Belgian Brussels Airlines has been licensed by the General department of Civil Aviation of Armenia to operate regular Brussesl-Yerevan-Brussels flights fron June 2.
The flights will be carried out once a week from June 2 to July 2, as well as between August 29 and October 27. Two flights a week will be operated between July 3 and August 28.
The possibility of resuming flights between Yerevan and Brussels was discussed during a meeting during a meeting in Yerevan between Chief of the General Department of Civil Aviation of Armenia Sergey Avetisyan and Brussels Airlines Vice-President Herman Carpentier last month.
Kimi Raikkonen says he will not judge Liberty Media until the next generation of F1 cars emerges in a few years’ time.
Already, top teams are threatening to quit the sport and complaining about declining revenue, even though new owner Liberty says more spectators watched F1 in 2017.
Ferrari driver Raikkonen said: "They are trying to make it better, easier to follow and more involving the public.
"But it will only be in a few years, when the new regulations are in force (in 2021), that we will really see the impact of their arrival," he is quoted by Auto Hebdo.
"I think they’re putting a lot of effort in, listening to everyone and asking the right questions. I think we’ll see if it has been good when we get the new cars," Raikkonen added.
A lady named Nicole Johnson is the co-director of the Butterball Turkey Talk-line…
She and over 50 operators are standing by, ready to answer your calls regarding your thanksgiving bird. Nicole says over the 10,000 plus calls regarding Thanksgiving have some into her call centre…
she’s had to un- recommend a few things; for example, Don’t swaddle your frozen bird in an electric blanket or toss it in the bathtub with your toddler twins…Nicole has even had calls with people unable to find the breast! (giggle)
Most asked questions include:
How long to thaw
How long to roast
To Stuff or Not to Stuff
What’s the secret to tender meat
To reach the Butterball Turkey Talk-Line, call 1-800-BUTTERBALL (1-800-288-8372) or text 1-844-877-3456.
Until recently the cataloged satellites totaled 67 in number. But only the innermost 15 of these orbit Jupiter in a prograde sense (in the direction of the planet's spin). The rest are retrograde, and are likely captured objects - other pieces of the solar system's solid inventory that strayed into Jupiter's gravitational grasp.
That population of outer moons is mostly small stuff, only a few are 20-60 kilometers in diameter, most are barely 1-2 kilometers in size, and increasingly difficult to spot. Now astronomers Scott Sheppard, David Tholen, and Chadwick Trujillo have added two more; bringing Jupiter's moon count to 69.
These additions are also about 1-2 km in size, and were spotted in images that were part of a survey for much more distant objects out in the Kuiper Belt. Jupiter just happened to be conveniently close in the sky at the time. The moons are S/2016 J1 and S/2017 J1, and are about 21 million km and 24 million km from Jupiter.
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) - Voting began in the election for governor of the Indonesian capital after a months-long campaign in which the monumental problems facing Jakarta took a backseat to religious intolerance and racial bigotry.
More than 13,000 polling places opened at 7 a.m. to accommodate the 7.1 million people eligible to vote. The election is one of dozens taking place Wednesday across Muslim-majority Indonesia.
Incumbent Gov. Basuki "Ahok" Tjahaja Purnama, a minority Christian and ethnic Chinese, is vying against Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono, who is the son of a former president, and Anies Rasyid Baswedan, a moderate now courting the votes of conservative and hard-line Muslims.
Ahok's chances appeared dashed after accusations of blasphemy led to criminal charges and his ongoing blasphemy trial but he has recently rebounded in opinion polls.
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first drug to slow kidney decline in patients with the most common inherited kidney disease.
Jynarque (jihn-AR'-kew), from Japan's Otsuka Pharmaceutical, was approved Tuesday for autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease.
The progressive genetic disorder is the fourth-leading cause of kidney failure. It causes fluid-filled cysts to develop in and damage kidneys.
The FDA rejected it in 2013 but approved it after the drugmaker did an additional study. That one-year study, involving 1,370 patients with advanced disease, found the drug on average slowed kidney function decline about 35 percent more than dummy pills.
Otsuka says the drug, also known as tolvaptan, will cost $13,401 per month without insurance.
Jynarque can cause serious, even fatal liver injury, excessive urination and other side effects.
Four Marietta High School JROTC cadets and a chaperone were ultimately unharmed after being pulled by a rip current while swimming off a Florida beach during a school trip Friday night, school officials said.
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Beer Man is a weekly profile of beers from across the country and around the world. This week: Shiner Cold-Brew Coffee Ale, Spoetzl Brewery, Shiner, Texas, www.shiner.com.
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There’s something about Vegas we hate, and we love. Lights, gambling, crime, food, free alcohol, long nights (or mornings) and more. You go loving, you leaving hating. At least for us. Until recently craft beer was shunned from the lights. The big brands would push them out of the casinos, but times have changed and the demand for craft beer changed the face of the strip. We got invited to sample this new found “gold mine” and see what a few of the big name casinos had to offer. But that’s not all this issue has to offer. We packed it full of “stuff.” Just like Vegas you might start reading loving us, and then stop hating us. Maybe.
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The three men arrested in connection with actor Dumi Masilela's attempted hijacking are appearing in the Benoni Magistrate's Court on charges of murder on Friday.
Gauteng police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Lungelo Dlamini said the three men who had been held in connection with the failed hijacking of Masilela had been charged with murder as well.
The 29-year-old Rhythm City actor died in August after he was shot at by the occupants of a black Jeep.
The actor and former professional football player was shot once, but still managed to drive himself to hospital, where he had surgery. He died later that day as a result of his injuries.
Three people were arrested shortly after Masilela's death.
Dlamini said following further investigation, the three men had been charged with murder as well as attempted hijacking.
Source: News24
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On today’s bonus hour, they talk about Bill’s treatment of his recently torn calf muscle, John Hamm’s thoughts on being single, and much more.
You can find Bill and Wendy on Twitter at @billwendyshow, and on Facebook at Bill Leff and Wendy Snyder. The Bill and Wendy Show airs Monday through Friday from ten a.m. to noon, then streaming from noon to one p.m.
Cristiano Ronaldo banned for 5 games for pushing referee
Real Madrid's Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo (R) gestures after receiving his second yellow card by referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea (2R) during the first leg of the Spanish Supercup football match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid CF at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on August 13, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Josep LAGOJOSEP LAGO/AFP/Getty Images
BARCELONA, Spain — Cristiano Ronaldo has been banned for five games after shoving a referee following his red card during Real Madrid’s 3-1 victory over Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup on Sunday.
The Spanish football federation said on Monday that Ronaldo has been suspended for one game for the red card and four games for pushing referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea in the back.
Ronaldo will miss Wednesday’s return leg of the Spanish Super Cup in Madrid plus the first four matches of the Spanish league season.
We got in a quick post-race chat with Michael Mosiman, which you can listen to by clicking the start button below.
Want to listen in to a post-race chat with Kyle Peters? Click the start button below to listen to Saturday's fourth-place finisher in the 250s.
For 25 years, Robert Scott has lived in a house four miles east of Durango, Colorado, where he also repairs clocks and makes jewelry. Scott has been self-employed for more than 30 years, and as one who never cared to have colleagues, he likes it that way.
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LONDON – Prince William has brought Lady Gaga on board with in his efforts to persuade people to be more open about their mental health and crush the stigma associated with the issue.
The heir to the throne released a video on Tuesday in which he speaks with the pop superstar in a FaceTime call from his home in London to her home in Los Angeles.
READ MORE: Prince Harry tells British paper he sought counselling after Princess Diana’s death
William says it is “time that everyone speaks up and really feels very normal about mental health. It’s the same as physical health.”
Lady Gaga says that talking more openly about mental health would allow people to feel like “we are not hiding anymore.”
William, his wife the Duchess of Cambridge and his brother Prince Harry have made mental health a focus of their charitable work.
UNITED NATIONS, April 28 China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged North Korea on Friday to stop its nuclear and missile development activities and cautioned all parties that "the use of force does not solve differences and will only lead to bigger disasters."
Wang also told the U.N. Security Council: "China is not the focal point of the problem on the peninsula. The key to solving the nuclear issue on the peninsula does not lie in the hands of the Chinese side."
He said the deployment of a U.S. anti-missile system in South Korea "seriously undermines" China's strategic security and damages trust among parties on the North Korean issue.
(Reporting by Michelle Nichols and Lesley Wroughton; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
Arsenal produced the perfect response against Everton just days after a shock 3-1 defeat to Swansea at the Liberty Stadium.
The Gunners took the lead in the 6th minute with Ramsey tapping in from close range after good work from Henrikh Mkhitaryan.
Their lead was doubled just eight minutes later when Laurent Koscielny scored after a corner.
Arsenal made it three with just 19 minutes on the clock, with Ramsey grabbing his second of the game via a deflected shot from the edge of the box.
Prior to the game, all eyes were on Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who arrived from Borussia Dortmund on deadline day.
CARSON, Calif. (AP) — Ryan Hollingshead had a goal and an assist, helping FC Dallas beat the Los Angeles Galaxy 3-2 on Wednesday night.
Dallas (6-1-5) is unbeaten in its last six games against Los Angeles (5-7-1).
FC Dallas scored two goals seven minutes apart in the first half. Mauro Díaz sent a pass along the top of the 18-yard box and Ryan Hollingshead curled it inside the post in the 33rd minute. It was Díaz's seventh assist of the year. In the 40th minute, Hollingshead passed it across goal to find Cristian Colman at the far post for a bouncing header.
Carlos Gruezo added a breakaway goal in the 66th for a 3-0 lead.
Los Angeles got on the board in the 69th when Zlatan Ibrahimovic rolled a shot inside the far post following a defensive turnover. He scored on a volley in stoppage time after FC Dallas was reduced to 10 men following Colman's red card.
More than 700 diverse musical acts have held sessions for the self-described "world's first solar powered music discovery vehicle" Jam In The Van . With over 250 sessions conducted each year, the mobile recording facility often captures jam scene performers doing what they do best: playing live music.
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WORDS OF WISDOM: Author Peter Watt talks to the audience at Beerwah Community Hall.
WORDS OF WISDOM: Author Peter Watt talks to the audience at Beerwah Community Hall. Contributed
THE community came out in force when Sunshine Coast Libraries invited keen readers to enjoy an evening with acclaimed Australian author Peter Watt.
At the Beerwah Community Hall on May 24, Watt talked about his latest book From the Stars Above and life as an author with special guest and local radio journalist Bruce Atkinson.
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The author has been a soldier, private investigator, police sergeant and adviser to the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary. When not writing, Watt spends time volunteering with the Australian Rural Fire Service, which sees him fighting fires around Australia.
This special literary event was part of a series of Sunshine Coast Libraries author events hosted at various locations across the region.
NJHP’s second unit starts generation
LAHORE: Consequent upon the completion of its mechanical-run tests, Neelum-Jhelum Hydropower Project (NJHP) Unit-2 was successfully synchronised on Wednesday with the national grid.
The unit has generated up to 185MW electricity on trial basis. The unit will gradually attain its maximum generation capacity of 242.25MW in due course of time. The Unit-2 will also undergo reliability test and reliability period in accordance with the contractual obligations.
Unit-3, currently in its 30-day reliability period since May 18, has also been contributing 242.25MW (full capacity) to the national grid. NJHP has so far injected about 90 million units of electricity to the system, which equals to a revenue of one billion rupees.
The 969MW NJHP has four generating units, each of them having a generation capacity of 242.25MW. Overall completion of the project is scheduled by July this year.
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Torii Station, Okinawa (Feb 12, 2017) –Sgt. Maj. Juan Rosario-Montalvo (left) and Sgt.Keila Hernandez run together to the finish line of the 12-mile ruck march during the US Army Japans best warrior competition. The top competitors of this competition will continue on to compete in a pacific-wide competition in Hawaii. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Taylor Mohr)
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Middlesbrough manager Steve Agnew praises his side's "fighting spirit" despite their 2-1 loss at home to Arsenal.
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Johnathan Motley: the Mavericks' next undrafted rookie steal?
Fresh off his game-winner in the Orlando Summer League, the former Baylor standout is making a name for himself in the Mavs' organization. Video by Matthew Martinez.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – Democratic U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin has built a significant fundraising chest in his bid for a second full six-year term, far outpacing West Virginia Republicans hoping to defeat him this fall.
Filings with the Federal Election Commission show Manchin’s campaign has raised $4.5 million since the start of 2017 and had $5.4 million cash on hand at the end of March.
Manchin faces Paula Jean Swearengin in the May 8 Democratic primary. Swearengin reports raising $179,000 and has $54,000 cash on hand.
Six candidates are running in the GOP primary. Former Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship has self-funded his campaign with $2 million in loans. U.S. Rep. Evan Jenkins and state Attorney General Patrick Morrisey each has raised more than $1.4 million and has about $1.3 million cash on hand.
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It is only fitting that the last scheduled event, or finale, of the State Bar of Michigan’s NEXT Conference, organized for the general purposes of serving, educating and improving the quality of life and practice for legal practitioners in the State of Michigan, focused on honoring attorneys who have been admitted to practice in the state for 50 years.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation honouring National Manufacturing Day, saying his administration is helping "compete and win on the world stage."
He says he's sending some Cabinet secretaries around the country to talk to American workers.
Trump appeared in the Oval Office with members of the National Association of Manufacturers, including BTE Technologies Inc. and Eagle.
 Two people were injured in a two-vehicle north of Toppenish on U.S. Highway 97 this past Sunday, April 22.
The crash at the intersection with Progressive Road happened just prior to 1 p.m.
Jhon L. Schei, 73, of Yakima is believed responsible.
He and 61-year-old Rosanna E. Ervin, also of Yakima, were injured in the crash, Washington State Patrol troopers said. Both were transported by ambulance to Yakima hospitals.
Schei was driving a 2006 Cadillac DTS westbound on Progressive Road and failed to yield the right-of-way while crossing the highway, troopers said.
The Cadillac collided with the northbound 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt in which Ervin was a passenger.
The driver of the Cobalt was Wayne L. Ervin, 63, of Yakima. He was not injured, troopers said.
Troopers do not believe either driver was under the influence of drugs or alcohol, stating the cause was failure to yield the right-of-way.
Schei as cited for failing to yield.
His vehicle was deemed totaled, and the Ervin’s vehicle sustained reportable damage.
An Arizona lawmaker who repeatedly harassed women has become the first since the swell of the #MeToo movement to get kicked out of office by colleagues but likely will not be the last to face repercussions.
The heightened focus on sexual harassment and misconduct in state legislatures across the country has led to growing calls for change in a year that already has seen an unusually large number of women expressing interest in running for office.
An Associated Press tally shows that 15 state lawmakers have resigned or been removed from office since the start of 2017 after being accused of sexual misconduct. About 20 others have faced lesser consequences.
Sexual harassment investigations are ongoing against other state lawmakers, including in California, Hawaii, Kentucky and Oregon.
Police in New York City are looking for a suspect who they say robbed a 68-year-old in a walker and put him in a chokehold before stealing $300. The same person is accused of robbing a 48-year-old man in the same way and at the same apartment complex in February. New York Police Department
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In this episode of Old Kentucky Tales, we will hear listener feedback in Old Kentucky Voicemails and the Main Event will take a look at the early schools in the communities of Kentucky, and see what the lessons, students and schoolhouses were like.
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VALLEJO (KRON) — A large, 2-alarm grass fire was burning near a Vallejo Smart & Final store, firefighters said.
The fire is now contained, firefighters said.
The blaze was a “large spot fire” and was burning in the area of the 3900 block of Sonoma Boulevard.
Firefighters also said “wire down” in the area of Amador and Nebraska.
No other information has been made available by firefighters.
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While Europe and other countries of civilized world strengthen democracy, passing the route of development, the fully opposite processes are underway in Asian countries. If the situation is hopeless in Central Asia and Middle East regions, as there dictatorship is as strong as a nut, the immediate neighbors of European civilization is also taking that gray way.
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The cost of hedging USD assets has however risen due to a flattening USD yield curve and dislocations in FX forwards. As shown below, their effective yield on a 10 year US Treasury (UST) hedged with a 3 month USDJPY FX forward has fallen to 0.17%. As this is below the roughly 1% yield many financial institutions require to generate profits they have been selling USTs, even as unhedged 10 year UST yields rise. The effective yield will fall dramatically for here if 3 month USD Libor rises in line with the Fed's "Dot Plot" forecast for short term rates, assuming other variables like 10 year UST yields remain constant.
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PRAGUE May 2 Czech Prime Minister Bohuslav Sobotka said on Tuesday he would resign along with the whole cabinet in response to a row with his Finance Minister Andrej Babis.
Sobotka said the resignation would allow a reformation of the cabinet with the same three-party centre-left coalition but without Babis - or lead to an early national election.
(Reporting by Prague newsroom; Editing by Andrew Heavens)
Konnie Metaxa, the daughter of popular Greek singer Lefteris Pantazis has without question one of the hottest Instagram accounts of Greek showbiz. The sexy artist often shares provocative photos with her followers disregarding any negative criticisms she might be receiving. She has posted very racy photos with lingerie and sensual poses on her social media profiles.
Although it is the spring and Arizona's team is still on a break for the time being, it is not a down time for the program. Tuesday the Wildcats added a new offensive lineman into the mix for the u...
Police have appealed for witnesses after a man approached a child in an Aberdeenshire village.
The incident was seen in the Whitehall area of Insch at about 16:15 on Monday. Police said the child was not injured but was left shaken.
The man was described as being 5ft 10in tall and was wearing black clothing and a hooded top with the hood up.
Police appealed for anyone who saw the man, or anything suspicious, to contact them.
Fulmer took the loss in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Orioles, but went five innings and allowed just two runs on six hits. He struck out five and walked one.
This was Fulmer's first appearance in 10 days and just his third this spring after dealing with elbow soreness, so it was good to see him look sharp. He ramped up to 83 pitches in this one and looks on track to be ready to go for the start of the regular season, though he won't start Opening Day, as Jordan Zimmermann will get that honor.
SOUTH HAVEN – The South Haven/Van Buren County Convention and Visitors Bureau is holding their 2017 South Haven Lighthouse Photo Contest this month. Amateur and professional photographers are invited to submit their photos of the South Pierhead Lighthouse. Photos must be received by August 28.
The ten best entries will be made available for a public vote on the Visit South Haven Facebook page to determine the top three. First place will be determined by South Haven CVB judges. The winning photo will be featured in the 2018 South Haven/Van Buren County Convention and Visitors Bureau official travel guide, and the photographer will receive a $500 Visa Gift Card.
Full contest rules are online at http://www.southhaven.org/lighthouse-photo-contest-2017
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Street Eats is back for Summer 2017! Join us on June 2nd at Catalano Square Park in the Historic Third Ward for the first Street Eats of the season.
Enjoy food from area food trucks and carts, live music from J. Ryan Trio and a Lakefront Brewery beer tent! Guests will receive a special Lakefront beer koozie and an Irish Fest frisbee plate while supplies last.
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After falsely claiming President Trump didn’t condemn the Charlottesville violence when in fact he did, CNN is now backpedaling by claiming the president’s response was “tepid.”
Let that sink in: First the network claimed he didn’t condemn at all, but now they’re saying he did, albeit “tepidly.”
“Trump’s tepid condemnation of neo-Nazis disappoints the world,” declared CNN’s Frida Ghitis. “…Despite the White House claim that Trump’s statement in fact included criticism of white supremacists and neo-Nazis, many Europeans had little patience for the fuzzy language.”
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Indecency with a child report under investigation
The Kerrville Police Department is investi-gating an outcry of indecency with a child reportedly perpetrated against a 4-year-old boy in December. …read more
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OTTAWA — Canada’s manufacturing sales were up sharply for a second month in December, rising 2.3 per cent to $53.5 billion — far more than analysts expected.
“This is a much stronger than expected report in terms of both the headline and details especially after such a soft report on exports,” said Scotiabank economist Derek Holt. “The implication is that it further weakens the case for the BoC to be talking about cut risk still being “on the table” as Governor Poloz put it, especially after the Trudeau-Trump meeting that allayed many of the fears of a protectionist turn by the US being applied to Canada.”
Statistics Canada says the growth was mainly the result of higher sales of transportation equipment, petroleum and coal products.
Sales were up in eight of the 21 manufacturing industries tracked.
Analysts had estimated growth of 0.2 per cent, according to Thomson Reuters.
Statistics Canada also revised its November manufacturing sales figures to $52.27 billion, up from its initial report of $51.8 billion.
Kathy Griffin was fired for posting a fake picture of Trump missing his head.
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Alpio Barbara, owner of Redwood General Tire Pros, advises other tire dealers to have daily or monthly safety meetings with their staff to go over any safety hazards in the garage that need to be addressed in this week’s Top Shop Tip, presented by Coats.
More than 120 pregnant female whales were among 333 killed during Japan’s recent annual summer hunt off the coast of Antarctica, according to a new report.
The report, released by the International Whaling Commission this month, said 114 of the slaughtered minke whales were considered immature.
The last hunting season in the Antarctic for Japan ran from Dec. 8 to Feb. 28.
Conservationists said the new report was further evidence that Japan was killing whales for commercial purposes under the guise of scientific research.
Whether the annual hunt is legal is unclear, as some federal and international laws are in conflict with one another.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – You can bring home a new family member during the Furever After Rescue Summer Splash happening this weekend.
The community fundraiser will be held at First Christian Church of Macon Saturday.
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You’ll find some free activities for people of all ages including outdoor water play, local food, artist, and other vendors.
There will also be a Doggy Fashion Show. 41NBC’s Jerry Shannon and Tanya Modesitzki are some of the judges for that part of the event.
There will also be a raffle and door prizes.
The event is from 10 AM to 3 PM.
41NBC’s Ty Wilson talked with Monica Springer and Haley Hudson.
A statement from Dave Barrett’s family says the former NDP premier has died after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Barrett was elected eight times as a member of the B.C. legislature. He was B.C.’s first NDP premier when his government held power in the province for three-years in the seventies, 1972 to 1975.
He was also elected as a federal New Democrat MP in 1988 in the former Victoria-area riding of Esquimalt-Juan de Fuca.
Many of Barrett’s reforms are still law, including the Agricultural Land Reserve, changes to B.C.’s liquor laws, and Pharmacare. Barrett’s government passed a reported 357 bills, including public automobile insurance, and creating a provincewide ambulance service.
Barrett received the Order of Canada in 2005 and the Order of British Columbia in 2012.
In 2014, it was announced that Barrett had Alzheimer’s disease and was living in a care facility in Victoria.
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March 19 (Reuters) - ENEL:
* SELLS ENERGY FROM U.S. WIND FARM TO FACEBOOK AND ADOBE
* AGREEMENT WITH FACEBOOK EXPANDS PREVIOUS DEAL TO INCLUDE GRADUAL PURCHASE OF RATTLESNAKE CREEK WIND FARM’S FULL 320 MW OUTPUT BY 2029
* ENERGY PRODUCED BY 10 MW OF RATTLESNAKE CREEK WILL BE SOLD TO ADOBE BETWEEN 2019 AND 2028 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
Among the European nations surveyed, Serbians are the most concerned about divisions in their society.
Spring has sprung here in our city, so it's officially brunch season in L.A. We're here to help you maximize your mimosa and breakfast consumption skills. Where to Go for Easter Brunch This Weekend There are some pretty good Easter brunch options this year.
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The Illinois House has sent the governor a measure raising public school teacher salaries to a minimum of $40,000 a year.
The House voted 65-47 Wednesday to increase minimum full-time teacher salaries over the next five years. Rep. Christian Mitchell is the sponsor.
The Chicago Democrat says the measure is a way to attract and keep more teachers in a state that's facing a growing shortage. He adds that teachers in southern Illinois have masters' degrees but still receive poverty wages.
Rep. Jeanne Ives opposes the plan. The Wheaton Republican says that teacher salaries should be negotiated between teacher unions and school districts.
The legislation comes as teachers in states across the country are striking for higher wages among other issues.
On a warm, sunny day in early June, volunteers gather at the Chatfield Community Garden to weed, water, plant and prepare the soil for the upcoming season. A flower is pollinated at the Chatfield Community Garden at St. Gregory's Episcopal Church.
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April 24 (Reuters) - Auburn National Bancorporation Inc :
* AUBURN NATIONAL BANCORPORATION, INC. REPORTS RECORD QUARTERLY NET EARNINGS
* Q1 EARNINGS PER SHARE $0.60
* AUBURN NATIONAL BANCORPORATION - NET INTEREST INCOME (TAX-EQUIVALENT) WAS $6.3 MILLION FOR Q1 OF 2018, A 7% INCREASE COMPARED TO $5.9 MILLION FOR Q1 OF 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The West Australian government is supporting a Victorian law banning protests outside abortion clinics, which is being challenged in the High Court.
Anti-abortion campaigner Kathleen Clubb brought the case to the nation's highest court after she became the first person to be charged under the law for handing a pamphlet to a couple entering an East Melbourne clinic.
A written submission on behalf of WA Attorney General John Quigley argued the 150 metres "safe access zone" did not impede a person's ability to protest or communicate their political views on policy.
TORONTO — Neil Young is joining his legendary backing band Crazy Horse for a pair of special performances next month.
The "Heart of Gold'' musician announced on his website that he'll play shows on May 1 and 2 at the Warnors Center in Fresno, Calif.
It marks the first time Neil Young & Crazy Horse have played together since a concert four years ago in Iceland.
Young says the band won't rehearse for the show beforehand.
Man shot in Park Manor
A 19-year-old man was shot Sunday afternoon in the Park Manor neighborhood on the South Side.
The man was entering a vehicle about 2:35 p.m. in the 6700 block of South Indiana when two people in a passing vehicle fired shots in his direction, according to Chicago Police.
The man suffered gunshot wounds to the left leg and back and took himself in serious condition to St. Bernard Hospital before being transferred to Stroger Hospital, police said.
Vermont Edition's annual summer reading show is here! We're offering up a smorgasbord of book recommendations from readers, which means we want to hear from you.
For some, summer is the perfect time to escape the daily grind by diving into a good novel. Others might prefer checking out a new work of nonfiction on history, science or politics. Whatever your literary preference, we'll spend the program sharing recommendations – and we'd also love to hear yours!
Tell us what you're reading, or looking forward to reading. Post below or email us at vermontedition@vpr.net.
We're joined for the show by two librarians:
Starr LaTronica, director of the Brooks Memorial Library in Brattleboro
Mary Danko, director of the Fletcher Free Library in Burlington
Plus, we'll hear from Andrew Liptak of Geek Mountain State, who also writes for the science, technology and culture website The Verge.
Broadcast live on Thursday, June 15, 2017 at noon; rebroadcast at 7 p.m.
In a dystopian not-too-distant-future of New York City, Gotham will be filled exclusively with surge-priced Uber rides, $5K-a-month one-bedrooms and mile-long food halls. Love 'em or hate 'em, we're one step closer to becoming Food Hall Land™ thanks to the team behind Urbanspace Vanderbilt, the dining conglomerate near Grand Central, announcing a second branch opening about ten blocks north or the original.
Names after its location at 570 Lex (51st St between Park and Lexington), the new food hall will have 19 vendors. Lookout for standbys like Taim, Roberta's and Bobwhite Counter, as well as completely new concepts of Go Fish, a sushi place from the chef and owner behind NoHo's BondST, and Rockaway Clam Bar, a seafood spot from the owner of Red Hook Lobster Pound. Drink places include the not-so-good-for-you Top Hops Beer Shop and the very-good-for-you Liquiteria.
The new midtown lunch spot officially opens on Wednesday, March 28.
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Jo Konta got her 2017 campaign off to a bright and confident start as she breezed into the second round of the Shenzhen Open.
The British No 1, seeded third here, looked sharp as she beat Cagla Buyukakcay 6-2 6-0.
Konta broke Buyukakcay on her opening serve and then again on her third to go 4-1 up.
Jo Konta is through the first round of the Shenzhen Open after beating Cagla Buyukakcay
Although the Turk broke back to make it 4-2, Konta immediately returned the favour for a 5-2 lead, and she was never troubled again.
Konta looked in ruthless mood throughout the second set, and Buyukakcay finished the match having saved only two of the eight break points against her.
Taylor Swift broke down in tears on Monday during the closing statements in the trial of a man she accuses of assaulting her, as her lawyer said Swift was taking the action on behalf of all women.
Douglas Baldridge, representing the pop singer, said that the trial was intended to send a message that "no means no".
Swift, 27, claims that David Mueller, a Colorado radio host, grabbed her bottom while posing for a photo at a meet-and-greet in Denver in 2013, after her concert.
You remember Crossroads, right?
The movie, released on Feb. 15, 2002, starred Britney Spears as a high school graduate named Lucy. The sweet, naïve brainiac with pop star dreams was—you guessed it!—at a crossroads in her life. Not yet a girl, not yet a woman, she and two childhood friends, played by Taryn Manning and Zoe Saldana, reunited for a cross-country road trip after previously going their separate ways. The comedy, co-starring Dan Aykroyd, Kim Cattrall, Justin Long, and Anson Mount, earned $61.1 million on a $10 million budget. Crossroads also gave Shonda Rhimes her first major screenwriting credit.
To celebrate the number of women involved in its production (and to find out how the film was made), Broadly interviewed Rhimes, producer Ann Carli and others last year.
May 2 North Arrow Minerals Inc-
* North Arrow announces non-brokered c$5 million private placement financing
* Company has arranged to complete a non-brokered private placement of up to 20 million units at a price of c$0.25 per unit
* North Arrow Minerals- net proceeds of private placement will be used to fund continued evaluation of north arrow's canadian diamond exploration properties Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Only 5 of 11 NFL players show up for Israel-sponsored trip
JERUSALEM (AP) In an embarrassment to the Israeli government, only five of 11 NFL players have arrived on a sponsored trip aimed at improving the country's image.
The ministry for strategic affairs and public diplomacy issued an press release after the Super Bowl boasting that the visit would bring "influencers" who would serve as "goodwill ambassadors" when they returned home.
The announcement led Seattle Seahawks defense lineman Michael Bennett to pull out. He accused the government of trying to use him for PR purposes and cited sympathy for the Palestinians. Several others players followed suit.
Rambam hospital spokesman David Ratner says Wednesday that only five players arrived for a planned visit to the hospital. The ministry declined to comment.
When three parents stumble upon their daughters’ pact to lose their virginity at prom, they launch a covert one-night operation to stop the teens from sealing the deal.
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As comedy shows take bigger steps into the realm of politics, they’re becoming more aware of how fast news can break and how soon something can feel old. Seth Meyers tells Sunday TODAY’s Willie Geist about one of the times his “Late Night” team had to rewrite a lot of their show after President Donald Trump held a news conference.
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Pop star Madonna has lost her battle to prevent an auction of her personal items, including a love letter from her ex-boyfriend, the late rapper Tupac Shakur, a pair of worn panties and a hairbrush containing her hair.
Last year, a judge ordered Gotta Have It! Collectibles to pull the items from its impending rock ‘n’ roll-themed auction after the Material Girl sought an emergency court order.
In a decision revealed Monday, the judge dismissed the case on grounds the statute of limitations to recover the items had passed.
The auction house told The New York Times it had done due diligence on the items and was confident Madonna had no claim.
The company says the auction will be in July.
Starting bid for the Tupac letter is $100,000.
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ORLANDO -- A couple moving a gas grill in an SUV was injured on Sunday when one of them lit a cigarette and an explosion happened.
Orlando police released photos of the Kia Sorento that showed extensive damage to the SUV with the roof blown out and the airbags deployed. The windshield was lying on the ground. All of the other glass was blown from the vehicle.
A gas grill being transported inside this car exploded when passenger lit a cigarette. 2 in car sustained burns; not life threatening. pic.twitter.com/76OaeJiCiv — Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) August 13, 2017
Police said the couple in the SUV sustained burns but their injuries were not life threatening.
The grill was turned on and the propane tank was open and connected, according to the Orlando Sentinel, The wife lit a cigarette and the SUV exploded according to police. After the explosion, the vehicle crashed into a pole.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Outgoing Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is meeting with CIA Director Mike Pompeo, the man President Donald Trump has chosen to replace him.
A State Department official says that Tillerson and Pompeo were sitting down at the department's headquarters in Foggy Bottom. The official wasn't authorized to comment by name and demanded anonymity.
It's the first known meeting between the two men since Trump fired Tillerson on Twitter and announced he was nominating Pompeo to replace him.
Pompeo also plans to meet Monday with Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Bob Corker of Tennessee. Corker's committee will eventually vote on whether to confirm Pompeo before his nomination goes to the full Senate.
Tillerson has already handed over all authorities to his deputy but remains secretary in name only until March 31.
Tragedy hit the city of Toronto on Monday when a van turned down a busy street in North Toronto, jumped the curb and struck several pedestrians, killing 10 and injuring 15 in what appears to be a possible terror attack.
The driver was apprehended and is in custody.
Naturally, the scene prior to Game 6 between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Boston Bruins at Air Canada Centre was very emotional, as the two teams shared a moment of silence to honor the victims before the fans belted out a beautiful rendition of “O Canada.”
Watch the moving performance of ‘O Canada’ in the video below:
We are Toronto. pic.twitter.com/7SQphtidDb — Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) April 23, 2018
The Leafs evened the series with the Bruins at three games apiece by winning Monday’s contest 3-1.
Thumbnail photo via Tom Szczerbowski/USA TODAY Sports Images
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – At the top of Pennsylvania’s campaign outlook for 2017 are two elections that won’t even occur next year – Republican jockeying for position to become the party’s nominees for governor and for U.S. senator.
The fact that the two Democratic incumbents, Gov. Tom Wolf and U.S. Sen. Bob Casey, plan to run for re-election may not scare away ambitious Republicans. They’re eager to build on Donald Trump’s win in Pennsylvania and a string of Republican electoral successes in the Legislature.
It’ll be another year before the governor’s re-election campaign gets underway in earnest.
In the meantime, Wolf and legislative leaders have to get through what’s expected to be a brutal year in Harrisburg, where another projected deficit threatens to trigger another budget standoff.
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Eco Action will be hosting Eco Palooza, an Earth Day celebration, on Sunday, April 23 on the HUB lawn. The celebration will kick off at 12:30 p.m. and will run until 4:30 p.m. Starting at 12:45 p.m., Erica Kaufman - the director of Lila Yoga - will lead a free yoga session until 1:30 p.m. Eco Palooza will also include musical performances from Nathan Cutshall, Eric Ian Farmer, and LowJack.
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The conclusion to Sense8 has an official release date!
The epic two-hour movie is set to become available on the streaming service on June 8. Netflix made the announcement today on social media, and fans immediately began retweeting the news.
In addition, Netflix confirmed that the finale movie will be available worldwide on June 8, not just in the US.
Netflix announced that they were cancelling Sense8 back in June. Fans began social media campaigns to try and save the show – and it worked! The two-hour special was announced later in the month.
It was the third night of the Britain's Got Talent semi-finals and eight performers took to the stage.
The DMU Gospel Choir, gymnastics group Acrocadabra, swing crooner Aleksandar Mileusnic, stripping act Mr Uekusa, opera singer Gruffydd Wyn Roberts, dance group Rise Unbroken, magician Marc Spelmann and comedian Robert White, all were out to impress Britain's Got Talent judges David Walliams, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon, David Walliams and Simon Cowell.
It was absolute chaos from the beginning of the episode though, after a crew member appeared on stage as Acrocadabra performed.
Pop songstress Rita Ora performed on the night and sang her controversial new track, Girls.
And with eight talented acts on show, only two could go through.
Columbus, OH – Ohio State safety Malik Hooker announced on Twitter Monday afternoon that he will forgo his final two seasons at Ohio State and will enter this year’s NFL Draft.
According to Hooker’s twitter page, the redshirt sophomore stated, “It’s been a pleasure to be able to compete at the highest level with the best fans and band in the nation! I can’t wait to build upon the legacy that is THE Ohio State University each and every Sunday on the gridiron. OH-IO.”
Hooker recorded 74 tackles this season and a team leading seven interceptions, including three for touchdowns. Hooker and center Pat Elflein were named unanimous All-Americans for the 2016 season.
(Reuters) - Brighton and Hove Albion’s record signing Jurgen Locadia has begun training with the first team after shaking off a hamstring injury but is unlikely to play in Saturday’s Premier League clash with West Ham United, manager Chris Hughton said.
“He’s been training... which is good news for us,” Hughton told the club’s website (www.brightonandhovealbion.com) of the 24-year-old Dutchman, who arrived from PSV Eindhoven on a four-and-a-half-year deal.
“It’s not early enough to consider him for the game this Saturday because he’s been out for around six weeks.”
Locadia, who has 45 goals from 82 Eredivisie starts and 45 substitute appearances and nine in 15 league games this season, is in line for a return to action when 15th-placed Brighton take on Stoke City in the league next weekend.
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A man's body found in a Rexdale apartment on Wednesday has been deemed a homicide by Toronto police and investigators are asking the public for more information.
Officers responded to a call for an "unknown trouble" at 12 Arbordell Road, near Kipling Ave. and Albion Rd., on Wednesday at 9:44 a.m., the Toronto Police Service said in a news release Friday.
Abdinasir Hussein, 42, of Toronto was found dead inside the apartment. A post-mortem examination was conducted Thursday.
Police say there appears to have been an altercation and are asking witnesses to come forward.
Investigators would like to speak with anyone who observed anything out of the ordinary in the Arbordell Road area between Tuesday, October 3, 2017, at 5 p.m., and Wednesday, October 4, 2017, at 10 a.m.," the news release read.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7400, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com or text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637).
× New Tennessee law to require AEDs at all high schools
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) — A Tennessee law could save your child’s life in an emergency situation while they’re at school.
AEDs are now required inside every high school statewide. The law went into effect on Sunday.
The AED, or automated external defibrillator, delivers an electric shock to your chest. It can steady an irregular heartbeat or restart a heart if someone goes into sudden cardiac arrest.
The AED can make the difference between the life or death, helping to keep the person stable until a paramedic can arrive.
Experts say more than 6,000 people under the age of 18 go into cardiac arrest in the U.S. every year. More than half of them are students of the high school age.
Officials with the American Heart Association stress that they hope schools will never have to use an AED, but it’s better to have one just in case.
Students will also be required to receive training on how to use the device.
Zeller underwent surgery to repair the torn meniscus in his left knee Tuesday and is expected to miss six weeks, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Zeller is set to remain sidelined for roughly a month and a half, which would put a potential return at the end of January. That will ultimately depend on how the recovery process goes, so look for updates to provided along the way. With Zeller out for the foreseeable future, Dwight Howard should get the bulk of the center workload, while Frank Kaminsky and Johnny O'Bryant also see added minutes off the bench in the frontcourt.
Mayor Vi Lyles gives remarks after being sworn-in at the Oath of Office Ceremony in Charlotte on Monday, December 4, 2017. Joshua Komer Joshua Komer
JOHANNESBURG, March 31 The leader of South Africa's opposition Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) said on Friday the ultra-left party wanted a no confidence vote in parliament against President Jacob Zuma after he roiled markets by sacking Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan.
Zuma's ruling African National Congress has almost two thirds of the seats in parliament and similar motions have failed in the past. But EFF leader Julius Malema told a televised news conference that it was not a waste of time to try because the country was in crisis. (Reporting by Tiisetso Motsoeneng; Writing by Ed Stoddard; Editing by James Macharia)
Two years ago this week, we embarked on our new adventure to Glasgow from Grand Forks, N.D. With a two-week old baby girl in tow, and a caravan consisting of a U-Haul and three vehicles stocked full with most of our belongings, we started the long nine-hour journey. Moving weekend didn't start out very easy or stress-free, never mind the fact we were also moving a baby and all of her belongings.
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Sometimes, Norbert “Rev. Norb” Rozek wrote entertainingly about rumblings on the punk-rock underground, catapulting from his indie-level notoriety with the band Boris The Sprinkler during his five years writing a column for MaximumRockNRoll . But while the Green Bay native occasionally touched upon that trope, his collected columns, Fear of a Norb Planet , is more often about a self-proclaimed goofy, possibly genius intellect given to sharing copious autobiographical detail while drawing iconoclastic cultural connections. If one can successfully navigate the lack of paragraph breaks and font tinier than that of his own often hilarious ’80s fanzine, Sick Teen , among the rewards are a nostalgic rewind for those who inhabited a similar subcultural sphere as the Rev. during the Clinton presidency and the workings of a singular mind preoccupied with an array of subjects that filled his Wisconsin life. Norb Planet is a compelling read from a strangely, amusingly obsessive dude.
Former First Congregational Church Senior Minister Dale Rosenberger has announced the engagement of his daughter, Lise Rosenberger, to Wells Hamilton, son of Paige Hamilton of Austin, Texas, and Brock Hamilton of Ridgefield. Ms. Rosenberger is also the daughter of the late Patty Rosenberger.
Ms. Rosenberger, a graduate of Middlebury College, is an executive recruiter for Investment Banking with Choi & Burns in New York, N.Y. Mr. Hamilton, a graduate of the United States Naval Academy, is a United States Marine Corps captain in Cherry Point, N.C., where he is a tactical jet pilot.
A January wedding is planned.
Oleh — Gospel preacher, Evangelist Francis Owebor has said that President Muhammadu Buhari was on track to make Nigeria great, lamenting that his efforts were being frustrated by bad cabinet members surrounding him.
Owebor, in a statement, said: "Buhari's intention is to rid the country of corruption, ensure security of lives and properties, embark on people oriented projects, create employment for our youths, ensure payment of salaries of workers and pensioners.
"Buhari means well for Nigeria and has the genuine intention of bringing the desired changes where the people will have the impact of good governance, but his cabinet members are dragging him back."
Decrying the incessant killings in some parts of the country, Owebor urged Buhari to declare a state of emergency in the troubled states.
"To move the country forward, Buhari must listen to advice from leaders that have the interest of the country at heart and carry people along in decision making," the statement said.
Activists stage a demonstration against the so-called CETA trade deal outside the European Parliament in Strasbourg, eastern France, Wednesday, Feb.15, 2017. (Photo: Jean-Francois Badias, AP)
BRUSSELS - The European Union’s parliament approved a trade deal with Canada on Wednesday, extolling the pact as a sign of cooperation at a time when many political forces, including U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration, are trying to halt globalization.
After three hours of debate on Wednesday and years of negotiations preceding that, the legislature approved the deal by a margin of 408 for, 254 against with 33 abstentions.
The vote should close the drawn-out approval process across the 28 member states, where some governments and legislations had tried to modify or scupper the deal. The Netherlands could still block it if it demands an advisory national referendum on the deal.
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It was a mini-Blackhawks reunion this weekend courtesy of a former player tying the knot.
Andrew Shaw, the winger who helped the Hawks win Stanley Cups in 2013 and 2015, got married near Toronto on Saturday and the guest list included some current and former Hawks.
Jonathan Toews was there and the captain posted a photo on his Instagram account of the group that included Daniel Carcillo, Trevor van Riemsdyk, Bryan Bickell and Andrew Desjardins along with Shaw’s current teammate on the Canadiens, Shea Weber.
Toews captioned the photo “The Mutt getting the boys back together. Congrats @shawz65 and Chaunette on your big night!”
On Monday, Shaw posted photos of the bride, the former Chaunette Boulerice, in her wedding gown with the caption “Fairytale wedding! Love you Chaunette Shaw!”
By the way, the couple was registered at “Bed, Bath & Beyond” and requested that guests did not take photos or ask for autographs during the event.
March 30 Silgan Holdings Inc:
* Silgan Holdings Inc - co , units completed an amendment and restatement of our existing senior secured credit facility
* Silgan Holdings - amended and restated senior secured credit facility extends maturity of existing senior secured credit facility, dated as of Jan 14, 2014
* Silgan Holdings Inc - amended and restated provides multicurrency revolving loan facility for an aggregate of $1.19 billion of revolving loans, letters of credit and swingline loans Source text (bit.ly/2nEZg6n) Further company coverage:
CLINTON, Ill. (WAND) - Police are investigating after a haunted house was vandalized.
A vandal or multiple vandals hit the Clinton haunted house, Terror on Washington Street, on Saturday in the 500 block of E. Washington St.
If you have any information that could help catch the criminal/s call the Clinton Chamber of Commerce at 217-935-3364
Patton Township Police Chief John Petrick is stepping down after 15 years in the position and 22 years with the department. Petrick submitted his resignation to township manager Doug Erickson on March 30 and his last day will be April 25. He is leaving to take a position with Penn State University Police and Public Safety.
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WASHINGTON — A lawsuit against a North Carolina city for allegedly discriminating against an African-American-owned television network will go forward after the Supreme Court declined to get involved in the case.
The Supreme Court’s announcement Monday that it would not get involved in the dispute leaves in place a ruling of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit earlier this year that revived the lawsuit. A trial court had initially dismissed it.
Black Network Television claims the City of Greensboro rescinded a $300,000 economic development loan because of race. The city says race had nothing to do with it. Appeals court judges ruled 2-1 that the lawsuit had been improperly dismissed.
Melissa Barto of Butler, Pa., was reported missing Friday. Police focused on her boyfriend, Ishemer D. Ramsey, 21, whose vehicle reeked of bleach and who a witness said had been fuming that Barto has been cheating on him.
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A man and woman were wearing little and remembered even less when they were arrested after a night of drinking at Topgolf in Oklahoma City. Haley Harris, 27, was clad in just a bra and leggings and Matthew Martin, 24, of Edmond, was wearing nothing at all when an Oklahoma County Sheriff's deputy happened upon the pair, walking walking down Memorial Road near Meridian Road around 1:30 a.m. on Easter Sunday.
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New Orleans Pelicans guard Rajon Rondo was forced to leave Friday's preseason game against the Oklahoma City Thunder early with a left groin injury.
Rondo, who had six points and two rebounds before his departure, left the game in the first quarter after playing only seven minutes and didn't return.
Rondo is entering his first season in New Orleans after signing a one-year, $3.3 million during the offseason. He played 31 minutes in the Pelicans' preseason opener agains the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday and ended the game with five points and eight assists.
The severity of the injury is still unclear.
May 3 Sage Group Plc
* Interim dividend 5.22 penceper share
* H1 underlying basic eps rose 2 percent to 14.45 pence
* H1 17 organic 1 revenue growth of 6.4% (excluding north american payments) with stronger organic revenue growth in q2 of 7.0% (h1 16: 6.6%
* H1 17 underlying 1 revenue growth (including north american payments) of 5.7% with underlying growth in q2 of 6.3% (h1 16: 6.2%)
* Organic operating margin of 25.2% (h1 16: 25.6%) achieved, in line with front-loading investment into h1 which will support accelerating momentum in h2
* Organic operating profit £211m, up 5.0 percent
* Underlying basic eps 14.45p, up 2.0 percent
* We are very confident of exceeding our full year guidance of 6% revenue growth
* Reconfirm our guidance of at least 27% operating margin on an underlying basis Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting By London Bureau)
Kroger is getting into the home grocery delivery game. One of the Richmond-area's largest grocers is now testing home grocery delivery from the Carytown Kroger in Richmond and Stonebridge Kroger in Midlothian.
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FT: West Brom 2-2 Liverpool
West Brom came from 2-0 down to get two goals in six minutes - as it ends all square at the Hawthorns.
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NEW YORK (AP)  A former New York prosecutor who illegally wiretapped phones in a love triangle gone bad has been sentenced to prison.
Tara Lenich was sentenced on Friday to a year and a day by a federal judge in Brooklyn. The extra day qualifies her for credit for good behavior that could reduce her stay behind bars.
The 42-year-old Lenich pleaded guilty last year to obtaining the illegal wiretaps on the cellphone of a police detective with whom she was having an affair and on the phone of a colleague.
Federal prosecutors had sought a two-year sentence for Lenich. They say her scheme damaged the reputation of the Brooklyn district attorney's office and betrayed the public trust.
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Lenich's attorney says she's thankful for the lesser sentence.
May 30 (Reuters) - Two United Parcel Service Inc employees were injured in an explosion on Wednesday at one of the package delivery company’s freight facilities in Lexington, Kentucky, a UPS spokesman said.
UPS said a gas leak from propane tanks inside a trailer may have caused the blast at the facility.
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NOMANS ISLAND, Mass. (AP) — Federal officials want to use an uninhabited island off Martha’s Vineyard to help boost the New England Cottontail population.
The Cape Cod Times reports that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed establishing a population of the rabbits on Nomans Land National Wildlife Refuge.
They would do that by releasing rabbits that were caught in the wild on the mainland or those that were raised in captive breeding programs.
The island was once used as an aerial bombardment and gunnery range for the U.S. Navy. The island is closed to the public due to concerns about unexploded ordinance.
While the cottontail’s population has rebounded, wildlife officials say continued conservation efforts are necessary because its habitat is shrinking.
Officials say the island could support more than 600 cottontails.
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Information from: Cape Cod (Mass.) Times, http://www.capecodtimes.com
ORANGE CITY, Fla. (AP)  A Florida police officer is charged with threatening to kill a woman and her 5-year-old brother, and to rape her sister if she didn't send him nude photos of herself.
The Daytona Beach News-Journal reports that 25-year-old Orange City officer Joshua Fancher resigned Tuesday after his arrest by Volusia County sheriff's deputies on charges of making terroristic threats. He had been an officer since December.
An arrest warrant from Lowndes County, Georgia, says Fancher began threatening the woman in January through Instagram and text messages.
Local media reports Fancher was being held without bail at the Volusia County jail. It could not be determined if he has an attorney.
× The Nunes memo – an FBI agent’s perspective
Yesterday President Trump declassified a controversial secret memo alleging anti-Trump bias within the FBI and Department of Justice. The release of this memo, which was compiled by Republican staffers on the House Intelligence Committee, comes out against strong objections by the FBI, which has expressed “grave concerns about the memo’s accuracy”.
Following the release of the now unclassified memo, FOX61’s Ben Goldman spoke with a retired FBI special agent about the use of sources, and the fallout of a memo like this being released to the public.
Everyone, with the recent snowfall and below freezing temps, we need a little cleanup time tomorrow morning so we will be pushing the racing start time to 2 PM. Thank you all for understanding this. We hope that everyone is ready for some great Enduro racing. Pit gates will open at 11:30 AM
NOTICE: Due to broken boards on the bridge north of the speedway is closed to all traffic. While vehicles over three ton are always forbidden to use this bridge, speedway officials wanted to let the rest of their fans, drivers, and crewmembers know about the road closure. The track can be accessed by using Butler Drive or Old Turnpike Road to Mill Mountain Road.
Sources: Gene Ostrowski/Evergreen Raceway PR
Last night on RAW Braun Strowman and Big Show squared off in the main event. The highlight came when they collapsed the ring.
Strowman superplexed Show and the force collapsed the ring, rigged of course, but it was still amazing to see. WWE put out a slo mo highlight of the match.
Exercise has mental health benefits and can help stave off depression
An international team of researchers, including experts from King's College London, also found that, compared to people with low levels of physical activity, those who were more active had less chance of developing depression in the future.
Dr Felipe Barreto Schuch, of the Universidade La Salle in Brazil, said: "This is the first global meta-analysis to establish that engaging in physical activity is beneficial for protecting the general population from developing depression.
"People who are more active have a lesser risk of developing depression.
"The evidence is clear - regardless of your age or where you live, physical activity can reduce the risk of having depression later in life."
In total 266,939 individuals were included in the data and 47 per cent were men.
BOTH protectionism and mercantilism rely on shielding a country's domestic industries from foreign competition by taxing imports, but the two policies are not exactly the same. Policies pursued by advanced industrialised economics like the US that are aimed at protecting the producers,
$462 Payment For Fighter Jets: House of Reps Mulls Buhari’s Impeachment – Nigeria Today
$462 Payment For Fighter Jets: House of Reps Mulls Buhari's Impeachment
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Smartphone-maker Alcatel on Thursday launched a new tablet ‘A3 10’ at Rs 9,999 in India which is now available on Flipkart.
The 4G/LTE device is powered by 1.1 GHz quad-core processor alongside 2GB RAM and 16GB ROM storage, which can be further expandable up to 128GB via microSD card. It runs on Android Nougat operating system.
“The new ‘A3 10’ is designed to provide our users with a complete immersive experience. The tablet comes with an array of features, that are unprecedented at this price and shall change the shape of this segment entirely,” said Praveen Valecha, Regional Director, Alcatel India, in a statement.
The tablet with 10-inch IPS display also sports 5MP primary camera and 2MP front camera along with 4600mAh non-removable battery.
“The device provides up to seven-hours of battery time on a single charge,” the company claimed in a statement.
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico City prosecutors say they have arrested a man who signed off on an apparently faulty construction project that collapsed in the magnitude 7.1 earthquake of Sept. 19 and killed two women.
Prosecutors have not identified the suspect, who faces homicide charges.
But they said Monday he was in charge of ensuring the seven-story apartment building was constructed according to approved plans in 2016.
The prosecutor's office says the building's foundations didn't meet specifications approved for the site. It says the structure had "little resistance" and didn't meet specifications.
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The quake killed 369 people in all, 228 of them in the capital.
Experts say recently built structures should have been able to withstand the quake.
Another suspect was arrested previously in the case.
EDINBURGH May 2 The gas leak at chemicals firm Ineo has been contained, Police Scotland said on Tuesday.
"(Police) can confirm that the incident has been contained on site and expert personnel are in attendance," it said in a statement.
Ineos said earlier that the emergency services were dealing with a gas leak in a pipeline inside its large Grangemouth site in Scotland, forcing the evacuation of non-essential staff. (Reporting by Elisabeth O'Leary, editing by Elizabeth Piper)
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement spokesperson Bryan Cox says the agency has recently been able to obtain travel documents to execute deportations to Somalia.
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14-year-old girl missing from Clearing
A 14-year-old girl was reported missing since Sunday from the Clearing neighborhood on the Southwest Side.
Alexa Saavedra was last seen about 8 p.m. Sunday near the 6200 block of South Neenah, according to a missing person alert from Chicago Police. Her family is concerned for her well-being.
Alexa is described as a 5-foot-6, 160-pound white Hispanic girl with a medium complexion, brown hair and brown eyes, police said. She was last seen wearing a black jean jacket, black leggings and white Converse high top shoes.
Anyone with information should contact Area Central detectives at (312) 747-8380.
LOWER EAST SIDE, Manhattan — Dozens of people were arrested and a gun was found after the group attempted to make a rap video on a building’s rooftop in the Lower East Side on Saturday, according to police.
Police received numerous calls about people being on the roof of a building on Baruch Drive near East Houston Street, police said around 7: 15 p.m.
Responding officers arrested 44 people, including 37 men and seven women, who were attempting to make a rap video, police said.
All 44 are facing criminal trespassing charges, according to police.
Two imitation rifles and one firearm were located at the scene, according to police. It was not clear if additional charges will be brought.
PIX11’s Joe Marino contributed to this report.
Cameron Hageman, a graduate of the College of the Sequoias Tulare-Kings Counties Basic Police Academy in January, will be on the streets of Stockton after completing a six-week probation program. Three trainees will be going to the San Joaquin Delta College Basic Police Academy beginning in May. The training there is expected to take six months, after which they will join the force.
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SAN FRANCISCO — The mother of a girl at the center of a medical and religious debate over brain death says she doesn’t regret moving from California to New Jersey so her daughter could receive care after being declared dead.
Nailah Winkfield told reporters Tuesday that she gave up everything for daughter Jahi McMath, but it was worthwhile. The San Francisco Chronicle reports that Jahi will be buried Friday in Hayward, California.
Winkfield says doctors declared Jahi dead on June 22 after an operation to treat an intestinal issue.
McMath had already been declared dead in December 2013 after suffering irreversible brain damage during routine surgery in California when she was 13.
Winkfield refused to accept the conclusion and took McMath to New Jersey, which accommodates religions that don’t recognize brain death.
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP)  A Southern California man who says a woman died after their bondage sex went wrong has been convicted of killing her and raping three other women.
Kevon Ross of Gardena was convicted Wednesday of 25 felony counts, including first-degree murder and sodomy of an unconscious victim.
He could face nearly 300 years to life in prison.
Prosecutors say Ross suffocated a woman at a Gardena hotel in 2015. Authorities say Kelli Nolan was wrapped in cellophane and duct tape from her abdomen to her hair. Ross later called 911 and his attorney said the death was accidental.
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Prosecutors say that in other sexual encounters, Ross had women hanging from cloths around their necks until they were unconscious.
The defense argued that the women consented to the acts.
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CHICAGO – Grammy award-winning singer and member of The Temptations Dennis Edwards has died, his wife, Brenda Edwards, confirmed to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Edwards was 74 years old.
His wife told the Post that the Motown legend died at a Chicago area hospital after suffering complications related to meningitis.
"My uncle Dennis Edwards passed away this morning," Edwards' nephew, Jason Quebec, posted on social media Friday. "Please keep my family in prayer."
Edwards was a long-time resident of Florissant, Missouri. He was a Lifetime Achievement recipient in 2013.
The Temptations were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1989. The band's best-known hits include “Papa was a Rollin’ Stone,” “Ain't no Mountain High Enough,” “My Girl” and “I Can’t Get Next to You.”
February 3 would have been the singer’s 75th birthday.
Ingram rushed for 103 yards and a touchdown on 20 carries and added 29 yards on six catches in Sunday's loss to Atlanta.
Ingram's one-yard touchdown dive pulled New Orleans to within two scores late in the fourth quarter. It also represented his 10th all-purpose touchdown of the season, setting a new career-high. This season was full of career bests for Ingram, including rushing yards, all-purpose yards and scores. Though the Saints continue to use a full stable of backs more so than many other teams, Ingram held onto a lead role in a greater way than in years past.
LITTLE EGG HARBOR – Voters will be deciding on fire commissioners and fire department budgets in three districts this weekend.
Elections will take place on Saturday, February 18, from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m.
In Little Egg Harbor’s Fire District 1, there are three people running for two, three-year terms as fire commissioners: John L. Mathis, Jr., Christopher Pietsch, and Mario Vitulli.
Voters will also have to decide on the budget, which would be $593,366. All but $100 of this would be raised by taxation.
In Fire District 2, there are three people running for two, three-year terms as fire commissioners: Jeffrey Chaplin, William Stenger, and Michael Tompkins.
Voters are being asked to approve a budget of $886,186, of which $719,686 would be raised by taxes.
In Fire District 3, John O’Brien is running for a three-year term as fire commissioner.
Voters there will decide on the $466,944 budget, of which $433,000 would be raised by taxes.
50TH ANNIVERSARY : Terry and Mary Jean Pigman, Worthington, will celebrate their 50th anniversary on Saturday.
Cards may be sent to them at 28159 Paul Ave., Worthington 56187.
1893 is named for the year that Pepsi founder Caleb Bradham invented the soft drink. This is the line of blue ribbon sodas that brings together premium ingredients and 100 years of soda making for a great blend of past and present. It comes in four flavors: original, ginger cola, citrus cola, and black currant.
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British Prime Minister Theresa May has called a snap general election to be held on June 8, 2017.
May made the surprise announcement on Tuesday in front of 10 Downing Street.
“I have concluded that the only way to guarantee certainty and stability for the years ahead is to hold this election,” she said.
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May added that Britain needed an election because while the country is coming together, parliament is not.
She accused her opponents’ “political game-playing” of undermining country in Brexit talks.
Mel Brooks’ outrageous western send-up “Blazing Saddles’’ was truly groundbreaking — and wind-breaking, during the famous campfire bean-eating scene — when it hit theaters 40 years ago. Though it almost...
SHERIDAN — The Wyoming State Loan and Investment Board approved a $2,500,000 Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan for the city of Sheridan Emergency Hillslides Stabilization Project at its meeting in Cheyenne Thursday. SLIB, comprised of the top five elected officials of the state of Wyoming, approved the funding to help the city of Sheridan address four major hillslides. The $2,500,000 loan comes with a 2.5 percent interest rate over 20 years, with 50 percent principal forgiveness, which is considered a grant that does not need to be paid back.
“It’s a huge win for our community,” city public works director Lane Thompson said in a press release.
Secret Service Director Joseph Clancy plans to retire next month, just more than two years after he was brought back to fix the scandal-plagued agency.
Clancy informed his staff this morning that he plans to step down from his post on March 4, a spokesperson confirmed.
"As all of you know, President Trump and his administration have been very supportive of this agency and of me personally which makes this a very difficult decision,” Clancy wrote in a letter to agency personnel, according to USA Today.
Then-President Obama asked Clancy, a former presidential-detail head, to return to the Secret Service in 2014 after a series of security breaches and a prostitution scandal marred its reputation.
Inspired by Osha Gray Davidson’s 1996 nonfiction book that chronicles the unlikely friendship between black activist Ann Atwater and C.P Ellis, grand cyclops of the Durham chapter of the Ku Klux Klan, Mark St. Germain’s play Best of Enemies is the latest selection by Different Strokes! Performing Arts Collective. In choosing the work nearly a year ago, managing artistic director Stephanie Hickling Beckman says she was drawn to “what these two angry, opposite people have to go through in order to find common ground and how relevant that is to the divisive times we’re going through in 2017.” Directed by Ashleigh Millet-Goff, the play’s cast features Sean David Robinson, Janet Oliver, Bjorn Goller and Molly Graves. Best of Enemies runs Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings from Aug. 17 to Sept. 2 at BeBe Theatre. $18 in advance/$21 day of show. Advance tickets for opening weekend are $15. differentstrokespac.org. Photo by Lupé Perez
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About Newport Carers' Forum
The Newport Carers' Forum provides an opportunity for carers to socialise, share knowledge and expertise, and develop informal networks. Carers are able to discuss issues affecting them and the forum can represent their views at a local and national level. There is usually a guest speaker, such as a representative from the Department of Work and Pensions or the Open University.
Never said when an attack on Syria would take place. Could be very soon or not so soon at all! In any event, the United States, under my Administration, has done a great job of ridding the region of ISIS. Where is our “Thank you America?”
Big races are great because they promote fitness, attract visitors and, if on the box, are a perfect showcase for the city.
Most of us can live with a little inconvenience but in a complex, old place like Edinburgh it doesn’t take much for things to go wrong.
Sunday’s marathon was a case in point, where the road closures and the Leith Street diversions combined to cause problems across the east of the city.
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I heard from a Craigentinny resident who ordered a taxi the night before for 10am to take two elderly visitors to Waverley to catch an 11am train.
The taxi firm called at 9.30am to say it might take an hour to get there and so they set off by car and arrived with just ten minutes to spare.
What will happen next year if the whole of Leith Walk is up is anyone’s guess.
READ MORE: Cars face ban from parts of Edinburgh city centre in major shake-up
Walking down the aisle just got a whole lot more comfortable thanks to Kate Spade and Keds.
Bringing a whole new meaning to a bride’s “something new,” the brands teamed up to create a collection of bridal sneakers, and dropped the cute kicks in late January.
The wedding collection has a little bit of everything for brides who want to step away from the traditional heel for their nuptials. From gold and cream glitter sneakers laced up with satin ribbons to metallic kicks and pearl and floral embellished loafers, there’s a design to suit every taste, even if the bridesmaids want a pair of their own.
The wedding collection, which retails from $40 to $120, also includes glittery kids sneakers as well, for the flower girl and ring bearer who might also want to make sparkly statements. Shop them on keds.com and katespade.com now.
While wearing a heel down the aisle is often the go-to move, dancing the night away in shoes you can take along for the honeymoon, doesn’t sound like a bad idea to us.
BOSTON (AP) – A former executive at a Massachusetts compounding pharmacy blamed for a national meningitis outbreak that killed 64 people in 2012 is headed for trial.
Barry Cadden is charged with 25 counts of murder and other offenses under federal racketeering laws. His trial is scheduled to start Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Boston, with jury selection expected to get underway Friday. Cadden was the co-founder and head pharmacist of the New England Compounding Center in Framingham.
Prosecutors say the center used expired ingredients and failed to follow cleanliness standards, resulting in tainted steroid injections. More than 750 people in 20 states fell ill in 2012, and 64 died. Cadden pleaded not guilty and is free on bail. His lawyer has said that federal prosecutors overreached in charging him with murder.
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St. Francis of Assisi Gospel Music Workshop
Saturday, March 11, 2017 (8:30 AM â€“ 3:30 PM)
St. Francis of Assisi Parish, 1927 N. Fourth Street, Milwaukee WI, 53212
Nationally known clinician Thomas W. Jefferson encourages anyone who appreciates Gospel music to attend his workshop at St. Francis of Assisi Parish. He has a doctorate of music from Northwestern University and is the author of Spirituals for Piano, Volumes 1 and II. Choir members, directors, cantors, and pastors are encouraged to attend. The $10-per-person fee includes all music materials, a continental breakfast, and lunch. Reserve your spot by March 3 by calling 414.374.5750, ext. 10 or email: stfrancismil@gmail.com
Learn more: http://www.stfrancismil.org/events/gospel-music-workshop
Priciest home sales in Setauket (11733)
May 2017
The three highest-priced home sales in Setauket last month ranged from $780,000 to $1.098 million.
The priciest Setauket home sold in May was a 5-bedroom, 5.5-bath colonial on .92 acres at 11 White Pine Lane that sold for $1.098 million. It was listed and sold by Michael O’Dwyer Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty.
A 5-bedroom, 2.5-bath home on .59 acres at 4 Diploma Place fetched $810,000. The home was listed by Ryan Gehris of USRealty.com and sold by Lyssa Gugliotta of Coach Realtors.
At 1 Ingrid Road, a 4-bedroom, 3-bath home on 1 acre went for $780,000. It was listed by Michael O’Dwyer of Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty and sold by Daniel Gale’s Marianne Koke and Denise Voelker.
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The Eagles offensive line was supposed to be one of the team’s top groups heading into the 2017 NFL season. After a few tweaks, they haven’t fallen short.
The Eagles finished the year with the NFL’s No. 3-ranked rushing attack, averaging 132.2 yards per game. The group was named the Built Ford Tough Offensive Line of the Year at the NFL Honors show on Saturday night.
Inserting veteran left guard Stefen Wisniewski into the lineup was the first move that put things into motion for the guys up front. They were cruising along until left tackle Jason Peters was put on injured reserve after tearing ligaments in his knee.
Losing the likely future Pro Football Hall of Famer was a big blow, but second-year Halapoulivaati Vaitai has done a solid job in his place.
With right tackle Lane Johnson and right guard Brandon Brooks having been selected to the Pro Bowl, it is little wonder the offensive line was selected as a top group. In addition to Johnson and Brooks, Jason Kelce was selected as an All-Pro.
March 31 S&P Global Ratings :
* S&P revises Spain sovereign credit outlook up to positive from stable; Current rating is BBB+
* S&P on Spain - Positive outlook signals the possibility that we could raise our ratings on Spain within the next 24 months
* S&P says Kingdom of Spain outlook revised to positive on strong and balanced economic performance; 'BBB+/A-2' ratings affirmed
* S&P says project Spain's strong, balanced economic performance will continue in 2017 and 2018, with real GDP growing by 2.5% and 2.1%, respectively
* S&P on Spain says expect general government debt will broadly stabilize over 2017-2020
* S&P on Spain - Despite the strained relations we anticipate that Catalonia will remain part of Spain
* S&P on Spain - In 2017, forecast Spain will operate its fifth annual current account surplus of just below 2% of GDP
* S&P says do not expect the Spanish government will incur additional significant fiscal costs linked to its banking system Source text : (bit.ly/2nnsZNW)
The Senate gave preliminary approval to the state budget Wednesday, with Republicans using a parliamentary maneuver to block all amendments and force a simple up-or-down vote.
Wolfeboro Police Capt. Mark Livie responded to 337 South Main St. for the report of a fight at 9:01 p.m. Saturday, according to a statement from Wolfeboro Police.
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Selena Gomez has released the music video for her new single “Bad Liar.”
Related: Selena Gomez on ‘Intentional, Refreshing, & Moody’ New Album
The visual, which was directed by Jesse Peretz, features Gomez playing multiple roles including a high school student, her blonde alter-ego, and her own parents (both the man and woman).
The clip ends with a title card that reads “Coming Soon,” followed by the word “Fetish.” Is this the title of Selena’s new album or next single? Only time will tell.
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AS Roma warmed up for their Champions League semi-final showdown at Anfield - just a mile down the road at Walton Hall Park.
The Italian giants took over a large portion of the 130-acre park for a gentle warm up on the morning of their huge showdown with Liverpool.
Stars like Daniele De Rossi, Edin Dzeko and Kostas Manolas jogged up and down pitches usually used by Liverpool Business Houses Sunday League sides like Walton Hall Park FC.
(Image: James Maloney)
Two years ago Borussia Dortmund warmed up for their Europa League quarter-final second leg against the Reds at Marine's College Road ground.
Just a few hours later the Reds produced a remarkable fightback to overcome the Germans and reach the last four of the Europa League.
The Reds will be hoping that's an omen ahead of tonight's showdown.
6:54 by ENCA Have your say: Court to rule if Grace Mugabe can be assault case respondent
PRETORIA - AfriForum and Gabriella Engels will hear on Friday whether Grace Mugabe can be added to their court application for a review of government's decision to grant Zimbabwe's first lady diplomatic immunity after she was accused of assault.
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Supreme Court said no politician can seek votes on the basis of caste, community, religion or language
In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court on Monday said no politician can seek votes on the basis of caste, community, religion or language. Such exercise would be considered illegal and corrupt practice.
If you are a family physicians whose practice is trying to find a path through Medicare's new Quality Payment Program , here's some great news: You have easy access to free technical assistance programs. Practices eligible to participate in the Merit-based Incentive Payment System or an advanced alternative payment model have several options because CMS wants to be sure they get the help they need to succeed.
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Twelve-year old Matilda Pethrick of Stratford received several awards at the Connecticut Science & Engineering Fair held last week (March 12-17) at Quinnipiac University.
Matilda, a student at Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School in New Haven, submitted her experiment “From Biomass to Biogas.” The purpose of her project was to demonstrate how biogas can be produced from organic waste materials. Biogas digesters are helpful because they can turn organic wastes from farms, factories, and cities into a valuable source of renewable energy.
Matilda was awarded 1st Place Middle School for the Energize CT/eesmarts Alternative/Renewable Energy Award, 3rd place for Environmental Sciences Award, 3rd place Middle School for the Future Sustainability Award, and 5th place for 7th Grade Physical Sciences.
She also received special awards for her work including the Meyerand Young Woman Scientist Award, and the Frank J. Link Family Award for Energy Related Research.
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The Southern California utilities that oversaw a nuclear plant that was shut down has reached a $775 million settlement with attorneys representing consumers who felt they were footing too much of the bill for the closure.
A traffic stop in Boaz led to a drug trafficking arrest. The incident happened around 3 a.m. October 2.
Cesar Cortez was also charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and receiving stolen property.
Boaz police say he was initially stopped for not having a tag. They then discovered his driver’s license was suspended.
Police say they found just over an ounce of methamphetamine when they patted him down which he claimed was not his.
They also found him in possession of a gun that was reported stolen out of Albertville.
He’s being held in the Marshall County Jail on a quarter million dollar bond.
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press release: Enjoy a relaxing evening of seasonal music with the Madison Flute Choir at the Verona Public Library on Tuesday, May 2, from 7-8 p.m. This spring performance features Sounds from Outside: Music Inspired by Nature’s Soundboard. Founded in 2002 and celebrating 15 years, the Madison Flute Choir is a year-round flute choir with more than 20 adult flutists performing on piccolo, alto, bass, and contra base flute, in addition to the traditional C-flute. As part of the Madison Flute Club, the choir promotes music education and passion for the flute.
This performance is free and open to the public. For information, visit www.veronapubliclibrary.org, or call 845-7180. The Verona Public Library is located at 500 Silent Street.
SAN DIEGO (AP) - San Diego State canceled Monday night’s football practice to try to quell an outbreak of chickenpox among players.
The school said that would give workers time to clean and disinfect the weight room and locker room.
Practice is scheduled to resume Tuesday afternoon.
SDSU spokeswoman Gina Jacobs said there are five confirmed cases and the school is in touch with the County Public Health Services.
The first case was reported Friday.
Friday, officers from the Roane County Sheriff’s Office and the Rockwood and Harriman police departments, assisted the Tennessee Highway Patrol in arresting a man following a brief pursuit.
A state trooper tried to pull over a car after seeing the driver not wearing a seatbelt at the intersection of Highway 70 and Loop Road near Rockwood, but the driver identified as 35-year-old Johnny Spears of Harriman, refused to stop and sped off.
The pursuit lasted only six minutes, though, before Spears pulled into the driveway of a home on Woody Avenue in Harriman and surrendered without further incident.
He was arrested and charged with felony evasion, violating the seat belt law and other moving violations.
WASHINGTON — The White House says the United States "condemns the violence and repression propagated by the Government of Nicaragua."
Spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders says in statement that the administration "joins the international community in calls for broad-based dialogue and support for the people of Nicaragua, who yearn for the political freedom of expression and true democratic reforms they so richly deserve."
Nicaragua has been rocked by a week of protests in which over two dozen people have been killed. The protests were triggered by tax hikes and benefit cuts meant to shore up the ailing social security system.
On Sunday, President Daniel Ortega said the government would withdraw the pension changes. But he rejected demands to free detained protesters, withdraw the police and lift some censorship.
Although medical marijuana sales are supposed to be available in more Florida venues starting this week, the City of Gulf Breeze is considering a one-year moratorium on dispensing and treatment centers within its borders.
Acknowledging that 71 percent of state voters approved an amendment to the Florida Constitution in November that legalizes a stronger form of medical marijuana for use by individuals with an expanded list of conditions, the proposed Gulf Breeze ordinance would put that on hold for up to a year within city limits.
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FILE PHOTO: A combination of file photos showing Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence outside Moscow, Russia, January 15, 2016 and U.S. President Donald Trump posing for a photo in New York City, U.S., May 17, 2016. REUTERS/Ivan Sekretarev/Pool/Lucas Jackson/File Photos
MOSCOW Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump will speak by phone on Tuesday, RIA news agency quoted Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov as saying.
Trump will speak with Putin on Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. EDT (1630 GMT), the White House said on Monday night.
A senior Trump administration official said the two leaders would likely discuss the civil war in Syria, where Moscow backs the government of Bashar al-Assad and the United States supports rebels trying to overthrow him.
(Reporting by Jack Stubbs; Writing by Dmitry Solovyov; Editing by Jack Stubbs)
The Palms Casino Resort is seen in this image from May 10, 2016. (Source: FOX5)
Workers at the Palms casino have voted to unionize, according to the Culinary Union.
Eight-four percent of the more than 600 workers that voted approved joining the union; affecting more than 900 workers at the Palms.
The Palms is operated by Station Casinos.
Culinary Workers Union Local 226 and Bartenders Union Local 165 represent more than 57,000 workers in Las Vegas and Reno, according to the union.
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The soldier was one of four who were hurt on Wednesday afternoon in an area used for tank training manouevres by the Royal Armoured Corps.
Defence minister Tobias Ellwood said: "It is with deep sadness that I can confirm the death of a soldier from the Royal Tank Regiment who died as a result of injuries sustained in an incident at Castlemartin Ranges.
“His next of kin were by his bedside."
On Monday, June 19, folks will gather at Elan South Park Meadows to toast Reuel John Perdue Cron, who turns 100. Reuel John Perdue Cron at his Elan South Park Meadows home where he is very much into exercise and physical fitness.
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Feb. 3 (UPI) -- Harvard's Hasty Pudding Theatricals honored Ant-Man and Wet Hot American Summer icon Paul Rudd as its 2018 Man of the Year.
"The Pudding is proud to honor such a talented actor, whose career has spanned genres. He has starred in indies, mainstream films, acclaimed and often heartfelt comedies, and now he currently plays one of Marvel's biggest [and smallest] superheroes," a press release noted.
Previous recipients of the all-male theater troupe's annual award include Robert Downey Jr., Tom Hanks, Chris Pratt, James Franco, Jason Segel, Robert De Niro, Harrison Ford, Justin Timberlake and Ryan Reynolds. Founded in 1795, Hasty Pudding Theatricals is the oldest collegiate theater group in the United States.
Mila Kunis was recognized last week as the 2018 Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year.
April 28 Home Capital Group Inc
* Home Capital provides update on deposit withdrawals
* Says HISA withdrawals for day were approximately $290 million as compared to $472 million on Wednesday, April 26
* Says balance of HISA deposits is expected to be approximately $521 million on Friday, April 28 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Juventus' Paulo Dybala says he struggles to play alongside Lionel Messi
Barcelona have chased Dybala for months and were only blocked from signing him in the summer by a resolute Juventus backlash.
Juve refused to consider selling Dybala, who signed a five-year contract at the Turin club in April.
But Barca remain open to landing the Argentine at some point in order to reunite him with international team-mate Messi at the Nou Camp.
Having Dybala alongside Messi was seen as the optimum strike partnership for Barca, with technical director Robert Fernandez sounding out the 23-year-old.
But the La Liga giants’ interest may wane following comments made by Dybala on international duty.
Today's installment of Atlanta Hawks Headlines looks at the best individual performances of 2016, grades from the win over Detroit, and reasons for optimism for the Hawks. Thank you for joining us for today's edition of Atlanta Hawks Headlines.
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Marjorie K. Nugent, 84, of Greenport died Aug. 4 at San Simeon by the Sound in Greenport.
The daughter of Marguerite Eldridge (Brown) and Lewis Kalin, she was born Aug. 16, 1932, in Greenport and graduated from Greenport High School in 1950.
In 1970, she married Robert Nugent in Greenport.
Family members said Ms. Nugent enjoyed crossword puzzles, canasta, Scrabble and needlepoint and her cat, Elliot.
Predeceased by her husband in 2002 and her son Lewis Whitecavage in 2014, Ms. Nugent is survived by her sons, Joseph Whitecavage of San Francisco and Robert Nugent of Mastic; her sister Barbara Ostroski of Virginia Beach, Va.; her brother, Donald “Bud” Kalin of Murfressboro, Tenn.; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
A service will take place at 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29, at St. Agnes R.C. Cemetery in Greenport, officiated by the Rev. Ann Van Cleef.
Memorial donations may be made to Orient Congregational Church.
Arrangements are in the care of Horton-Mathie Funeral Home in Greenport.
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On February 2, the Kurdish community of Armenia held a protest action in front of the UN Office in Yerevan. The aim of the protest was to voice about the crimes committed by Turkey in Afrin.
They were chanting “Terrorist Erdogan”, demanding from the UN and world powers not to keep silent.
Knyaz Hasanov, the Kurdish community representative, stated that the Turkish Armed Forces planes bombarded the Afrin city and the peaceful population of the surrounding villages with banned weapons.
Meet some of the pooches who frequent non-league football matches in Britain.
Having a pooch with you to watch West Didsbury & Chorlton against Squires Gate on Saturday will get you reduced priced entry, for it is Non-League Dogs Day there.
WENDOVER — A Bountiful man is accused of stealing $10,000 in winnings from a woman by ripping her purse from her hands in a casino parking lot late Sunday.
Tad Marshall, 33, was booked into Tooele County Jail early Monday for investigation of theft and having drug paraphernalia, the Wendover Police Department said in a prepared statement Monday.
The woman, whose name has not been released, was returning to her car in the parking lot of the Montego Bay Casino & Resort about midnight Sunday after winning $10,000 in the casino, according to the statement.
Wendover police said most of the stolen money was recovered following an investigation, including reviewing surveillance footage.
No further details were provided.
The COSCO Development, the largest container ship to visit the East Coast, will call on the Port of Charleston next month. File/Provided The COSCO Development, the largest container ship to visit the East Coast, will call on the Port of Charleston next month.
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A Thai court of appeals has dismissed criminal defamation charges against a British labor rights activist who was sued by a fruit packaging company after he alleged human rights violations at its factory.
Andy Hall's protracted legal battle stemmed from a 2013 report he researched for Finnish consumer organization Finnwatch that alleged labor abuses at Natural Fruit's pineapple canning operation. It employed migrant workers from Myanmar who said the company abused them and broke labor regulations.
Sunya Joongdee, a lawyer for Hall, said Thursday's court ruling dismissed the criminal defamation case, which also resulted in the collapse of a related computer crime case.
He says the court accepted that Hall's interviews with migrant workers revealed information that should be made public.
May 3 Partners Real Estate Investment Trust
* Partners announces results for the first quarter of 2017
* Partners Real Estate Investment Trust - qtrly FFO per unit $ 0.08
* Partners Real Estate Investment Trust qtrly NOI of $8.2 million, a reduction of $0.2 million when compared with q1 of 2016
* Qtrly AFFO per unit $0.06
* Partners Real Estate Investment Trust qtrly same property NOI was $8.2 million, unchanged from Q1 of 2016
* Occupancy of 95.3% as at March 31, 2017, versus 95.1% as at December 31, 2016 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The Pelicans listed Anthony Davis as questionable to play Monday against the Houston Rockets one day after he logged 40 minutes and scored 29 points Sunday in a win against the Philadelphia 76ers.
The injury report released Monday also listed guard Jameer Nelson and guard-forward Tony Allen as out for the game.
Nelson (left ankle) did not play Sunday, and Allen (left knee) walked off the floor early in the Pelicans' 131-124 home win against the Sixers.
The report also listed Alexis Ajinca (right knee), Solomon Hill (left hamstring tear) and Frank Jackson (right foot fracture) as out.
Davis played in the last two games after his three-game absence due to a adductor injury in the thigh of his left leg. He walked with a limp late in the game Sunday and declined to talk about it afterward.
April 13 Sap Se
* Says promotes proven leaders to strengthen company
* Says robert enslin and bernd leukert will shift and expand their portfolios as members of executive board of sap se
* Says supervisory board of sap se has named adaire fox-martin and jennifer morgan to executive board Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Frankfurt newsroom)
March 30Hangzhou Century Co Ltd :
* Says net profit for FY 2017 Q1 to increase by 0 percent to 30 percent, or to be 27.1 million yuan to 35.3 million yuan, compared to net profit of FY 2016 Q1 (27.1 million yuan)
* Says increased revenue and software refund as main reasons for the forecast
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/9ABmkK
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
A murder enquiry has been launched after a man was stabbed to death in north London today.
The 22-year-old victim had suffered fatal wounds in the incident in the early hours of Saturday ( 3 February) morning.
Emergency services, including a London Air Ambulance and paramedics, arrived at the scene of the knife attack in a quiet residential street off Hartington Park, Tottenham, at 1.30am.
Leading the murder investigation, DCI Andrew Packer appealed for any witnesses to come forward.
"I am keen to hear from anyone who was in the vicinity of Kemble Road and St Mary's Close in the early hours of Saturday morning," he said.
No one has yet been arrested and the identity of the victim has not been released by police. His next of kin have been informed.
Anyone with information should contact 020 8345 3865 or, to remain anonymous, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. You can also tweet information to police via @MetCC.
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An Ivybridge man is set to appear at court later this week charged with drink driving, dangerous driving, failing to stop after a road traffic incident and child neglect.
Scott Puleston, of Yeolland Park, was arrested in Sandy Lane, Plympton, following an incident on the evening of Saturday, October 28.
It is understood a vehicle was involved in a road traffic collision in Exeter Street at around 9pm followed by another road traffic collision near Deep Lane.
The 28-year-old appeared at Plymouth Magistrates Court on October 30. His case was adjourned until December 4 at Plymouth Crown Court, then adjourned again to December 11. The case has now been moved to December 12 Tuesday afternoon.
Puleston has been granted unconditional bail.
If Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan is even the slightest bit perturbed about Julio Jones missing OTAs, he’s doing a great job of hiding it.
Ryan spoke with the media after Wednesday’s practice session.
Naturally, the first question was about No. 11’s absence. Ryan looked a little annoyed but still gave an answer.
Julio and I keep in touch all the time. So, he’s in great shape and things are going to be well prepared and ready to go for the season, but practice has been good.
Ryan also spoke highly about first-round pick Calvin Ridley.
Here’s the full video.
LIVE: Matt Ryan speaks to the media following Wednesday OTAs. https://t.co/Wn9KpZmSep — Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) May 30, 2018
Applications For Rowlett Tornado Assistance Coming To A Close People affected by the tornado that hit Rowlett in December 2015 have a few more weeks to apply for financial help from a fund set up by the local community.
Students Go Back To Class In Fast-Growing Prosper ISDMonday is an important day for students in the Prosper ISD, as they head back to school a week earlier than normal. That is just one of many new things happening in the district at the start of the new school year.
Witsel has been linked with a move to both clubs in recent months.
Antonio Conte wants the midfielder at Chelsea as he sets about winning the Premier League title at the first attempt.
Ronald Koeman, meanwhile, is determined to sign the Belgium international at Everton to help revive their faltering season.
However, the Sun claim that both sides are set to lose out in the race for his signature.
When it comes to colour, staying on trend in the automotive sector requires suppliers to pay close attention to everything from electrification, to consumer electronics, to fashion. By Xavier Boucherat
Every year, BASF’s coatings division hosts its automotive colour trends show, in which the supplier showcases new colours, along with its own understanding of current trends and the drivers behind them. The 2016 show featured a collection of 65 colours, exploring themes such as self-expression, and public fascination with digital technologies.
Chris Toomey is Senior Vice President for Coatings Solutions at BASF North America. He began by underlining that colour remains a fundamental way for OEMs to move vehicles from the dealer forecourt to the road.
What are some of the key trends affecting the way you approach doing business with OEMs?…
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It's not that they're realists, it's that they're skint realists. I wouldn't care if they were surrealists, hairstylists or even unicyclists, if they had a decent amount of liquid assets to build the club.
If there is any truth in any of the reports that proliferated at the end of the admin, there were other bidders who did (claim to) have a wedge of cash available to put in. But again, a known potless bid wins the day.
It is ludicrous to whine on about "cloth cutting" without considering who's the tailor. This seems like cloth cutting bu Harold Steptoe. You must concede that if the new owner were (for example) George Soros, we could obtan some damn fine cloth.
I am surprised I would even need to state the obvious, but skint owners who bring no money to the table will never get us anywhere but the knackers yard, whether in grand style,Marc Green stylee, or death by a thousand cuts like this looks like being
WASHINGTON, March 19 (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate's No. 2 Republican, John Cornyn, said on Monday that he agreed with colleagues who have said it would be a mistake for President Donald Trump to fire Special Counsel Robert Mueller, who is overseeing a probe into Russian meddling in the U.S. election.
Speaking to reporters outside the Senate, Cornyn said that for Trump to fire Mueller "would produce all sorts of unintended consequences," which the senator declined to identify. He added he did not believe it would happen and that he did not therefore believe legislation to protect the special counsel was necessary. (Reporting by Susan Cornwell; Editing by Peter Cooney)
Manchester United legend Ferguson retired in 2013 after steering the club to the Premier League title.
The Scot announced the decision with two games of the campaign remaining, stunning the footballing world in the process.
Ferguson would later reveal he chose to leave Manchester United to focus on spending more time with his family.
However, the Manchester Evening News say the Scot was still eyeing transfers in his final months in charge.
And Bayern Munich hitman Lewandowski was firmly on his radar.
No matches have been announced for this week’s WWE 205 Live but it appears WWE Cruiserweight Champion Neville will feud with Akira Tozawa next. Titus O’Neil, who is trying to recruit Tozawa to The Titus Brand, tweeted about Tozawa becoming the next WWE Cruiserweight Champion before RAW. That led to Neville warning Tozawa to tread lightly on RAW right after he destroyed Rich Swann before their match could begin. Below is video from that segment:
The chief executive of MENTA has been announced as a finalist for a top accolade.
Alex Till is in the running for Director of the Year in the public and third sector category by the Institute of Directors, Eastern Region.
It recognises his work to expand the Bury St Edmunds based enterprise agency.
The winner will be announced at the IoD East of England Awards luncheon in Newmarket on Friday, April 28.
UFC champion Conor McGregor didnt waste any time trolling upcoming opponent Floyd Mayweather, just moments after the date for their superfight was reported.
McGregor took to Instagram to not only confirm the fight had been made but to take a shot at 40-year-old Mayweather.
THE FIGHT IS ON. A post shared by Conor McGregor Official (@thenotoriousmma) on Jun 14, 2017 at 2:21pm PDT
For those who dont know, thats Floyd Mayweather Sr. pictured above, not multi-time boxing legend Floyd Mayweather Jr., who McGregor will be fighting on Aug. 26 in Las Vegas.
This surely isnt the last jab either fighter will take at one another, as were now officially just 73 days away from one of the most talked about fights in combat sports history.
(WESH) An Orlando, Florida man and his wife were burned Sunday when the woman lit a cigarette, sparking an explosion of a propane barbecue grill being transported in her SUV.
The wife lit a cigarette as they left a barbecue at the Central Florida Fairgrounds. The grill exploded moments later, police said.
Police said the grill was turned on and the propane tank was open in the back of the red Kia Sorento as the couple left the barbecue.
The blast caused the driver to crash into a pole. The vehicle sustained extensive damage.
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Abortion advocates will not accept ‘No’ vote in Irish referendum, government minister says
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CWN Editor's Note: An Irish government minister has said that the pro-abortion campaigners will not accept a loss in the country’s coming referendum. “The people who have... been very local on this issue for a number of years, they are certainly not going to accept a No,” said Regina Doherty, the secretary for social protection. She said that proponents of abortion would “redouble their efforts” to make the practice legal.
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The labor union at BHP Billiton’s (BHP +1.6% ) Escondida copper mine in Chile says it has made little progress on an early contract deal with management, making it “highly likely” that no agreement would be struck before official talks begin in June.
The union accepted an offer to begin early negotiations with BHP in March in an effort to avoid another episode similar to last year's 44-day strike at the mine that jolted the global copper market, but a union spokesperson tells Reuters that the company had made only “marginal and insufficient” concessions to union proposals.
The price of copper on the LME has climbed more than 50% since hitting a nine-year low in 2016, boosting profits globally and potentially providing unions with more leverage in negotiations.
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Corporate bond week ahead: Columbus to affect supply, not Catexit
After effectively a three day week this week, due to the German Unity Day holiday, syndicate desks are expecting the corporate bond market to operate for at least four days next week, after the Columbus Day holiday in the US. Some syndicate managers are saying the days off have come at a good time.
A knifeman who 'stabbed a man' outside a pub in Sheffield this weekend remains at large.
Police were called out to Arundel Gate at 6.05pm on Saturday evening to reports that a man had been stabbed.
The man was rushed to hospital in a 'serious condition' and police say he is now in a stable condition.
Enquiries into the incident remain ongoing and officers are continuing to speak to witnesses and review CCTV footage.
No arrests have been made as of yet.
A South Yorkshire Police spokesman said: “The 38-year-old was found with two stab wounds, and was taken to hospital, where he currently remains in a serious condition.
“The incident is thought to have occurred outside of the Mulberry Tavern and extensive enquiries are now ongoing in the area to identify the offender and speak to key witnesses.
Anyone with information is asked to call 101, quoting incident number 835 of December 9, 2017.
Playdead's bleak platformer Inside releases on iOS this Friday
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iOS owners waiting to play Playdead's follow-up to Limbo won't have to wait much longer; Inside is arriving on the App Store on December 15th.Amid a first wave of available App Store preorders, Inside is a unsettling and tense cinematic platformer through a dystopian landscape, following a boy through a harsh world where death lurks around every corner. Roaming hunters, brutal security systems, and other weird threats can kill you in an instant; quick reflexes and hiding are your own only advantages as you solve physics-based puzzles.Much like its predecessor, Inside tells a minimalist tale through its bleak tone and aesthetic, its disturbing deaths, its increasingly surreal and odd imagery. You can find Inside's App Store page here . The game will be a free download with an in-app purchase.
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Patrick Brown is returning to politics. The former PC Leader and member of Simcoe North will run to be the first elected chair of the Region of Peel. The 40-year-old lawyer lives in Mississauga’s Lorne Park neighbourhood with his fiancée, less than six months after his stunning resignation as Tory leader following allegations of sexual impropriety with two women.
BEIRUT, April 29 Lebanon's Blom Bank reported a 3.5 percent year-on-year rise in first-quarter net profit, it said in a statement on Saturday.
Net profit for the three months to the end of March was $112.03 million, it said. The bank had reported a $108.23 million net profit for the same period a year ago.
It is Lebanon's second-largest bank by market capitalisation, according to Thomson Reuters data, just behind Bank Audi.
It said assets rose to $30.15 billion at the end of March.
Customers' deposits increased to $25.13 billion and private loans stood at $7.1 billion, the statement said. (Reporting by Lisa Barrington; Editing by Toby Chopra)
Nigeria’s foreign currency reserves is expected to hit $57 billion by year-end, several analysts and a senior official at the central bank told BusinessDay over the weekend. That works out to a 29.5 percent surge from current levels of $44 billion- which compares to South Africa’s $50.5 billion reserve and Egypt’s $38 billion as of…
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Ex-staffers allege harassment by Cleveland commission leader
CLEVELAND (AP) — Three female employees allege in a lawsuit that they were repeatedly sexually harassed by the executive director of a Cleveland commission intended to give community input on policy as police reforms are made.
Cleveland.com reports the Cleveland Community Police Commission director, Jason Goodrick, couldn't be reached for comment about the lawsuit filed against him Tuesday by the former employees. A spokesman for the city said it doesn't comment on pending lawsuits.
The city put Goodrick on paid leave for a month while investigating concerns about sexual harassment and his work.
The lawsuit says a commissioner told the women Goodrick didn't "do anything serious." He returned to work, and the three women resigned.
The city-funded commission was required under a court-monitored agreement between Cleveland and the U.S. Department of Justice.
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The A50 has been closed in both directions after a lorry burst into flames.
Emergency services have been called to the dual carriageway near Uttoxeter following the incident.
The lorry is understood to be between the Shell garage and McDonald's restaurant near the Little Chef roundabout.
Traffic monitoring system Inrix reports: "The A50 is closed in both directions due to broken down lorry between B5030 Ashbourne Road (Little Chef roundabout) and A521 ( Blythe Bridge Roundabout / Draycot).
"The lorry is smoking suspiciously and traffic is being held as a precaution."
No injuries have been reported thus far.
Nestled on an iconic tree-lined street, this classic California tudor with Mediterranean flair is a home to love. When there is a chill in the air, stay indoors where there is plenty of space for entertaining and play in the inviting formal rooms and spacious family room. As the days grow longer, head outdoors to the expansive level yard for a dinner party on the patio or a game of catch under the towering oak tree. Should you want to leave the nest, you're a few blocks to the shopping and dining on Lakeshore Ave. Grand living room with gleaming inlaid parquet floors, 9-foot rounded ceilings, elegant fireplace flanked by windows bathing the room in natural light. As you prepare a holiday feast, you won't miss a word of the conversation in the dining room that has been opened to the kitchen for contemporary living. Renovated eat-in kitchen with glass front cabinetry, five-burner gas range, counter seating and a breakfast nook. Magical backyard with a level turf area for play.
March 29 Kangmei Pharmaceutical Co Ltd :
* Says its Hong Kong-based unit will invest C$1 million to set up a wholly owned subsidiary in Toronto named Kangmei(Toronto) Health Technology Co Ltd, which will be engaged in R&D and selling business of American ginseng and other health foods
* Says its health unit will invest 100 million yuan to set up a wholly owned subsidiary in Guangzhou, which will be engaged in logistics warehousing and smart pharmacy business
* Says its information unit will invest 50 million yuan to set up a wholly owned subsidiary in Shenzhen, which will be engaged in factoring business
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Manager John Gibbons said Donaldson (shoulder) could embark on a minor-league rehab assignment later in the week, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Donaldson, who recently resumed throwing, continues to make solid progress as works his way back from inflammation in his throwing shoulder. The Blue Jays are expected to reevaluate him Wednesday, and if everything checks out, the stud third baseman could be cleared to return to game action by the end of the week. A timetable for his return to the big-league lineup will hopefully come into focus once he kicks off a rehab assignment.
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PREMIERSHIP-WINNING former Rabbitohs coach Michael Maguire is set to be appointed as NRL referees’ coach, with polarising boss Tony Archer to be given a new role.
And the deck chair shuffling has prompted a stunning swipe from former whistleblower Luke Phillips, who took to Twitter to urge Maguire to stand up to the establishment.
“Hopefully he has the balls to stand up to Archer, (Bernard) Sutton and (Russell) Smith or nothing will change,” Phillips tweeted.
Phillips also criticised Archer for creating “a new role for himself which he always wanted to do”.
Archer is expected to be appointed as National Manager of Referees.
The NRL was contacted by foxsports.com.au but is yet to confirm the new positions in the referee hierarchy.
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HUBBARD — There is a precautionary water boil advisory after repairs were made to the water main located in the Elmwood Drive and Moore Street area.
City officials said there is nothing wrong with the water, but they have to issue an advisory until their tests confirm the water is safe.
Residents living on Elmwood Drive from Ruth Drive to Gary Drive and on Moore Street from Elmwood Drive to Elizabeth Street are advised to boil their drinking water for three to five minutes.
It took a move, a change in location, to fully unlock Adna's artistry.
The Swedish born artist packed her things and headed to Berlin, allowing the emotional events in her life to gently decompress.
Unpacking her baggage across a 12 month stint in the studio, Adna gradually began to bring her new album 'Closure' into focus.
Out now on Despotz Records, it's a brave, intensely personal record, one that fuses sparse folk textures with something more.
The title cut has gained a full video, and it's a vivid portrait of a tender, breathlessly creative artist.
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Nerds and HBO fans can relax: Those headlines this morning were about the other George Martin. George R.R. Martin, the author of the Game of Thrones anthology, took to his...
March 19 (Reuters) - Hopfed Bancorp Inc:
* JOSEPH STILWELL SAYS BELIEVE HOPFED BANCORP INC’S CEO AND DIRECTOR, JOHN PECK, SHOULD BE REMOVED AND/OR HOPFED BANCORP “SHOULD BE SOLD” - SEC FILING
* JOSEPH STILWELL REPORTS 9.5 PERCENT STAKE IN HOPFED BANCORP INC AS OF MARCH 12 Source text (bit.ly/2FUOHmo) Further company coverage: (Reuters.Brief@thomsonreuters.com)
BERLIN A German judge on Thursday approved an arrest warrant against an Iraqi man detained after an attack against a bus carrying players belonging to the Borussia Dortmund football team, the Federal Prosecutor's Office said in a statement.
Prosecutors earlier said the 26-year-old man is suspected of having been a member of the Islamic State militant group in Iraq before arriving in Germany in early 2016.
They added that there was no proof yet that the man had taken part in the attack in Dortmund.
The judge who approved the arrest warrant is from the Federal Court of Justice, the country's highest court for criminal and civil jurisdiction.
(Reporting by Joseph Nasr; editing by Richard Lough)
April 25 (Reuters) - High Fashion International Ltd :
* TRADING IN SHARES OF CO TO BE HALTED AT 9:00 A.M. ON APRIL 25 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
TORONTO (AP) - Adonis Stevenson of Canada will defend his WBC light heavyweight title against Badou Jack of Sweden in Toronto on May 19.
The bout at Air Canada Centre will be the ninth title defense for Stevenson, who is from Quebec. His promoter had hoped to have the fight in Montreal, although his manager wanted it in Toronto.
Stevenson (29-1) is a 40-year-old power puncher eyeing a 25th career knockout. He made a title defense in Toronto in 2015 against unheralded Tommy Karpency at Ricoh Coliseum.
Jack (22-1-2) is a former WBC super middleweight champion who moved up one weight class to become the WBA's light heavyweight champ with a win over Britain's Nathan Cleverly in August. He vacated that title rather than face mandatory challenger Dmitry Bivol.
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Sheriff’s deputies arrested three individuals early Sunday, Jan. 1, in Coachella on suspicion of negligently firing gun shots, apparently to celebrate the arrival of the new year.
In a news release, Riverside County sheriff's Sgt. Robert Castro said deputies responded shortly after midnight to a report of weapons being discharged in the 5000 block of Saltillo Circle in Coachella.
After arriving, the deputies observed a man discharging a firearm and detained him without incident. Authorities identified him as Rolando Zamora, 26, of Indio.
While investigating, the deputies heard shots fired from a residence next door and detained two men there, identified as Nicholas Ordorica and Damian Cruz, both of whom are 23-year-old Coachella residents, the release states. The officers seized two handguns and ammunition.
No one was injured and no property was damaged, according to the release.
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The California primary election is Tuesday June 5. Democrats want to take over Congress this election cycle, and California Democrats are making a big push to do their part. They‘ve targeted a number of Republican-held seats. One of them is the 45th district in northern Orange County, which includes Irvine and Mission Viejo. Republican Mimi Walters currently represents that district.
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The Gunners edged past Middlesbrough 2-1 tonight at the Riverside in a must-win game.
Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil found the net to keep fans hoping of an unlikely push for Champions League football.
Arsenal are now up to sixth and seven points behind fourth-placed Manchester City, although they do have a game in hand.
Having achieved what they needed to against Boro, Wenger is now focusing attention back on the FA Cup.
Chris Benoit Accidentally Mentioned on “Ellen” Last Week
According to Screen Geek, last week’s episode of Ellen featuring the show host playing a game called “Coachella Band or Pro Wrestler.” In the game, Ellen had to pick if a given name was for a band or a pro wrestler, and a photo of “The Pegasus Kid” was shown. Ellen correctly guessed that “The Pegasus Kid” was the name of a pro wrestler, and for those unaware, Pegasus Kid was a masked character played by the late Chris Benoit.
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It has been seven decades since India won its independence from the British Empire. That victory also marks the creation of Pakistan, and a legacy of hostility between the two countries. CNN's Mallika Kapur reports.
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Canada's main stock index rose on Monday as investors jumped back into riskier assets as some tensions eased over North Korea, with heavyweight financials leading gains, while lower oil prices weighed on energy shares.
The Toronto Stock Exchange's S&P/TSX composite index unofficially closed up 86.53 points, or 0.58 per cent at 15,119.91. Seven of the index's 10 main groups ended higher.
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March 19 (Reuters) - Intelgenx Technologies Corp:
* INTELGENX ANNOUNCES PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF LABOVAL
* INTELGENX TECHNOLOGIES CORP - DEAL FOR TOTAL CASH CONSIDERATION OF UP TO CA$5 MILLION
* INTELGENX TECHNOLOGIES CORP - INTENDS TO FINANCE ACQUISITION AND RELATED FEES AND COSTS BY WAY OF PRIVATE PLACEMENT EQUITY FINANCING
* INTELGENX TECHNOLOGIES CORP - CO’S OBLIGATION TO CLOSE ACQUISITION IS CONDITIONAL UPON CO RAISING AT LEAST US$10 MILLION UNDER OFFERING
* INTELGENX - PROCEEDS RAISED IN ADDITION TO THOSE REQUIRED FOR DEAL WOULD BE USED TO FINANCE CO’S MONTELUKAST PHASE 2B CLINICAL TRIAL, WORKING CAPITAL Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The city received a number of calls from Calgarians who noticed a significant amount of smoke in the air on the west edge overnight.
The calls came in just before midnight with people wondering if there was a fire in the area.
The Calgary fire department investigated the situation and confirmed a strong shift in wind direction pushed smoke into Calgary from the Verdant Creek fire, which is still raging in the Rockies.
READ MORE: Verdant Creek wildfire grows; smoke could impact visibility through national parks
The Verdant Creek wildfire has been burning since mid-July, covering more than 18,000 hectares along the Alberta-B.C. border.
Phillies slugger Rhys Hoskins could be facing a stint on the disabled list.
Hoskins left Tuesday night's game early after fouling a ball off his face. Manager Gabe Kapler informed the media Wednesday that a CT scan revealed a fracture in Hoskins' jaw and he will now undergo further evaluations.
Rhys Hoskins is a likely DL situation, Gabe Kapler said. A CAT scan revealed a fracture in the jaw. Hoskins will fly to Philly to see team physician for further evaluation. There are surgical and non-surgical options for recovery. — Todd Zolecki (@ToddZolecki) May 30, 2018
Hoskins, 25, is slashing just .229/.360/.406 this season with six home runs, 28 RBIs and 13 doubles. He belted 18 home runs in just 50 games last year.
If Hoskins is forced to miss extended time, the Phillies could look to add a first baseman, meaning Hanley Ramirez may be a good fit after being designated for assignment by the Red Sox.
Top seed Dominika Cibulkova suffered a shock first round defeat to world number 161 Antonia Lottner at the Ricoh Open in s'Hertogenbosch. The former Australian Open champion struggled on her serve throughout and her German opponent took full advantage to pull off a 7-5 2-6 6-4 upset win.
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Rich Taggert of Wadena has spent a lifetime collecting items of pure Americana. He opens his private museum and grants a tour of his eclectic history collection. Then, Vietnam veteran & author Jim Crigler begins a canoe journey of the Mississippi River, starting at Lake Itasca’s Headwaters, to raise awareness for gold star families.
Authorities say a driver overdosed on heroin behind the wheel and crashed into a police cruiser leading a funeral procession in West Virginia.The Herald-Dispatch reports that Huntington police say a green sedan ran a red light and struck the cruiser driven by a reserve officer about 3:40 p.m. Saturday. No one was injured and the cruiser was damaged but still drivable.Criminal complaints from Cabell County Magistrate Court say the driver is identified as a 44-year-old Hurricane woman who told police she'd injected heroin before driving. She was found unconscious and revived with naloxone.The woman refused medical attention and was arraigned for a misdemeanor DUI charge before being held in Western Regional Jail.Police Chief Joe Ciccarelli says two passengers in the sedan also were cited for misdemeanors.
April 28 Exxon Mobil Corp
* Says expects to spud first well on newly-aquired Permian basin acreage 'shortly'
* Says it is current high bidder on 19 blocks in U.S. Gulf Of Mexico
* Says it expects global liquefied natural gas demand will grow 250 percent by 2040
* Says remains in full compliance with sanctions on Russia
* Says underlying oil demand growth has been strong
* Says still expects 2017 capital budget of $22 billion
* Says liza 4 well in Guyana still being drilled, expects final investment decision on project by mid-year
* Says recent dividend increase reflects board's confidence in efficiency of integrated business model Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting By Ernest Scheyder)
Vatican City, January 2 - Pope Francis urged bishops to "protect the innocent" and not forget priestly child abuse in a letter to bishops on December 28, the Vatican said Monday. Francis asked bishops for "the courage to protect the infancy from the new Herods of our times, who devour the innocence of our children".
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LITCHFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - Litchfield High School was placed on a lockdown Wednesday after ammunition was found inside the school.
Two pieces of ammo were found in the men's bathroom around 8:40 a.m.
Students were taken to a safe location, and parents were notified.
Litchfield police, Illinois State Police, the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, and ILEAS Swat Team were brought in to assist in searching the school.
Officials said that due to juveniles being involved in the situation, this is all the information they are able to release at this time.
No students, staff, or law enforcement officers were injured.
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“Our commitment to South Florida guides every decision that our organization makes. From ownership to staff and partners, we were proud to work closely with heroes and first responders in the days following Irma’s landfall,” said President & CEO Matthew Caldwell. “We’re honored for these heroes to join us at BB&T Center for our home opener.”
Everyday heroes such as Sister Margaret Ann will be in attendance and honored for their work during Hurricane Irma. She is the principal of Archbishop Coleman F. Carroll High School and was seen using a chainsaw to remove a tree that had fallen during the hurricane that was blocking a lane. A special guest will drop the puck prior to the start of the 7 p.m. match up.
“Carpool Karaoke: The Series” is coming and now, we’ve got our first very star-studded look at the Apple Music show!
James Corden of course makes some appearances, including singing “I Believe I Can Fly” with Will Smith in a helicopter, but that’s just the tip of celebrity singing iceberg.
The other musicians that pop up in the clip include John Legend, Metallica, Alicia Keys, Blake Shelton, and Ariana Grande.
Some non-muscians also take their turn singing, including Taraji P. Henson, Chelsea Handler Seth Meyers, Michael Strahan, Shaquille O’Neal, and Jeff Gordon.
An exact premiere date hasn’t been announced.
LAGOS, March 29 The Nigerian arm of South Africa's Standard Bank, Stanbic IBTC Bank, has an exposure of $24 million to Etisalat Nigeria, it said on Wednesday, adding restructuring talks were "ongoing".
The Nigerian arm of Abu Dhabi-listed telecoms company Etisalat has been discussing with 13 local banks about renegotiating the terms of a $1.2 billion loan after missing a payment.
"The members are continuing discussions with Etisalat with the hope of restructuring the loan," the bank told an analysts' call. (Reporting by Chijioke Ohuocha; Editing by Mark Potter)
NEW YORK — Harvey Weinstein won’t testify before the New York grand jury that’s weighing whether to indict him on rape and other sex charges.
A statement issued through a spokesman Wednesday says Weinstein’s lawyers decided there wasn’t enough time to prepare him to testify. They say he learned the specific charges and the accusers’ identities only after turning himself in Friday, with a deadline set for Wednesday afternoon to testify or not.
They say his request for more time was denied.
Prosecutors declined to comment.
Weinstein faces rape and criminal sex act charges involving two women in New York. Dozens more women have accused him of sexual misconduct ranging from harassment to assault in various locales.
The 66-year-old former movie mogul has consistently denied all allegations of nonconsensual sex.
Ottawa police are investigating a shooting that occurred at the 1 – 100 block of St. Claire Avenue at approximately 8:30 p.m. Monday night. Police are asking anyone who witnessed the shooting to contact them.
Calls came in Monday night reporting an exchange of gunfire between two vehicles. Once on the scene, officers found a number of spent shell casings. No reports of injuries were made and a suspect has not been arrested.
READ MORE: 21 people charged in Ottawa sweep of alleged street-level drug dealers
The West Criminal Investigations Unit is looking for additional witnesses who could assist police with any information prior to and during the incident.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to call West Criminal Investigation Unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 2166. Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or by downloading the Ottawa Police app.
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Tanga. Police in Tanga Region have arrested 25 women over claims of engaging in commercial sex.
Briefing reporters on Saturday, February 3, Senior Assistant Commissioner of Police (SACP) Edward Bukombe said the women were arrested in separate incidents in various places of the city.
He said prostitution is prohibited in the country and therefore anybody involving themselves in the business will be dealt with according to the law.
“Anybody found prostituting, will be arrested and taken to court,” he said.
He said that the Police Force was currently in patrol searching for anybody involving themselves in the illegal business either in Tanga Region or other parts of the country.
Meanwhile in another development, Police has also arrested 22 illegal immigrants who were hiding in various parts including Horohoro in Mkinga District and Amboni Mikocheni in Tanga City.
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Breaking News: Mobile Police officers responded to the intersection of Crenshaw Street and Senator Street Tuesday night for a shooting involving a teenager. The call was made around 6:12 P.M.This is in the Maysville area of Mobile near Government Street. Paramedics rushed to the area and took the victim to the USA Medical Center. Officers are talking to witnesses and collecting evidence. WKRG News 5 will have more updates here on wkrg.com and on our facebook fan page.
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Pokemon Go Valentine's event is coming to an end
Pokemon Go Valentine's event is coming to an end, so you'd better hurry if you want to catch those additional Pink Pokemon.
The Pokemon Go Valentine's event ends at 7pm UK time tonight (February 15).
The Pokemon Go Valentine's event sees Buddy Pokemon earn candy twice as fast, while players receive double the amount of Candy every time they catch, hatch, and transfer Pokemon.
Other bonuses include increased spawn rates for Pink Pokemon like Chansey and Clefable, while Cleffa, Igglybuff, and Smoochum are more likely to hatch from Eggs.
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Lures dropped just before the event ends will last until midnight tonight.
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Let this be a lesson to all of you out there: while most of its power is located in the legs, kangaroos still have a vicious jab.
A boy was trying to feed a kangaroo at a wildlife park in Australia when the kangaroo laid a quick one on him right on the chin.
Thankfully, the kangaroo didn’t fully connect the jab, and the boy walked away shocked more than anything. His poor sister, though. She wants absolutely nothing to do with those animals anymore!
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FILE PHOTO: Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during a news conference after the G20 summit in Hamburg, northern Germany, July 8, 2017.
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed energy projects and the situation in Syria during a telephone call with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, the Kremlin said in a statement on Monday.
The Kremlin said the conversation was about "joint projects in the oil and gas, electricity and transport sectors", while some issues on the international agenda were also discussed.
TOLEDO >> Police in an Ohio city say unseasonably warm weather might have contributed to a spike in killings.
The Blade reports that Toledo has had 14 homicides in the first three months of the year, the highest number in at least 20 years.
Police say homicides are less common in winter months. Lt. Joe Heffernan, a spokesman for Toledo Police, says warm weather creates more opportunities for conflict.
Over the past seven years the city has averaged five killings in the first three months of the year. Before this year; the highest total the newspaper could find in its records was 11, in 2004.
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Heffernan said drugs appear to be a factor in more killings this year as well.
FIVE OAKS, England, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Drivers donned their suits and climbed into their cockpits at the weekend for a 12-hour endurance race with a difference: they weren't driving rallying cars, but lawnmowers.
The annual race in Five Oaks, a hamlet in West Sussex, England, started at 8 p.m. on Saturday and saw 51 three-driver teams take to the 1.4 km (0.87 mile) circuit, with the winning team completing 363 laps.
The lawnmowers can reach speeds approaching 50 mph but a week of rain preceding the race left the surface of the dirt track soft and difficult to navigate.
"This track will find out any weak points on a mower," previous winner Andy Rostron told Reuters. For the fifth year in a row the race was won by the Northerners Kick Grass team.
Lawnmower racing came out of a meeting of motor-sport fans in a pub in 1973 who wanted to create an inexpensive class of racing. Teams are forbidden from accepting sponsorship or modifying engines. (Writing by Mark Hanrahan in London; Editing by Mark Trevelyan)
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – A Pennsylvania Senate committee is advancing a bill to force people with a domestic violence ruling against them to more quickly give up their firearms.
The Judiciary Committee passed the bill unanimously Monday.
Under the bill, people convicted of domestic violence would have 48 hours to give up their firearms to a law enforcement agency, a federally licensed firearms dealer or their lawyer. Under current law, people convicted of domestic violence have 60 days and can give their guns to a relative, friend or neighbor.
In addition, defendants in final protection-from-abuse cases would have to give up their guns in 24 hours. Current law leaves forfeiture to a judge’s discretion.
Failing to hand over a firearm would be a second-degree misdemeanor, punishable by up to two years in prison.
Lifepointe Church was burglarized Sunday, just hours before worship teams arrived to prepare for the coming service. John Marks
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PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY, Va. — Police are investigating an accident that left a VDOT worker dead on Interstate 95 Saturday morning.
The accident occurred at approximately 11:15 a.m. in the southbound lanes on Interstate 95 at mile marker 35 in Prince George County. Police say that a VDOT contractor employed by DBI Services was struck by a vehicle while working with a mobile pothole repair work zone.
The contractor succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
The investigation is ongoing.
TORONTO (AP) – Josh Donaldson homered for the second consecutive game, Nick Tepesch won for the first time in almost three years and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the slumping Tampa Bay Rays 2-1 on Monday night.
The last-place Blue Jays have won 10 of 14 at home.
Wilson Ramos homered to provide the only run for the offense-starved Rays, who lost their fourth straight. Tampa Bay arrived in Toronto on the heels of a 2-7 homestand in which they totaled 11 runs and were shut out five times during an eight-game span.
Tepesch (1-2) had not won since Sept. 16, 2014, when he beat Oakland while pitching for Texas. The right-hander allowed one run and four hits, giving way to Aaron Loup after the first two batters reached safely in the seventh inning.
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The shooting at a congressional GOP baseball practice is just the latest in an escalating pattern of violence and intimidation against Republicans.
James T. Hodgkinson opened fire on GOP lawmakers and staffers with a rifle on Wednesday morning as they prepared for the annual summer baseball game between Republicans and Democrats. The shooter wounded several victims, including House Majority Whip Steve Scalise and a staffer for Texas Rep. Roger Williams, before heroically being taken down by Capitol Police.
If not for the attendance of Scalise — whose leadership position comes with a security detail — “it would have been a massacre,” said Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul, who managed to avoid getting shot. “I felt like I was back in Iraq but without my weapon,” said Ohio Rep. Brad Wenstrup, a former combat surgeon.
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Durham police are investigating after a 14-year-old male was shot Monday morning.Police said it happened at the intersection of E. Pettigrew Street and S. Plum Street. They found the teen just after 11 a.m. at a nearby BP gas station at 308 S. Alston Avenue.He had a gunshot wound to his hip, officers said.The teen was taken to the hospital with injuries that do not appear to be life-threatening, according to police.No word yet on any suspects.Anyone with information is asked to call CrimeStoppers at (919) 683-1200. CrimeStoppers pays cash rewards for information leading to arrests in felony cases and callers never have to identify themselves.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Republican U.S. Rep. Diane Black has named two prominent former politicians from either end of Tennessee as co-chairman for her gubernatorial bid.
Black says former state Senate Speaker Ron Ramsey and former U.S. Rep. Stephen Fincher will hold the leadership positions in her campaign. Ramsey, an auctioneer from the northeastern corner of the state, retired from the Legislature last year after presiding over vast Republican gains that took the GOP from an afterthought to near complete control. He is also a former gubernatorial candidate who fell short in the 2010 GOP primary.
Fincher, a farmer from the West Tennessee community of Frog Jump, was part of the 2010 GOP class that won back control of Congress just two years after Barack Obama was elected president. He retired last year.
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This week on the WUNCPolitics Podcast, a conversation with WUNC Political Reporter Rusty Jacobs.
It was another wild week in the General Assembly. Lawmakers returned to Raleigh on Wednesday and stayed through late Thursday. They tackled a wide array of topics and bills and gubernatorial vetoes in that short period of time.
Managing Editor Dave DeWitt talks with Jacobs about judicial redistricting, ballot access, and the ongoing rift between the Legislature and Attorney General Josh Stein.
April 28 Russian Economy Minister Maxim Oreshkin said on Friday he expected the central bank to make more interest rate cuts this year.
The central bank lowered its key rate to 9.25 percent from 9.75 percent on Friday.
"I expect the continuing softening of monetary and credit conditions in the next months through real interest rates and exchange rates," said Oreshkin. (Reporting by Darya Korsunskaya; Writing by Kevin O'Flynn; Editing by Andrew Osborn)
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The Ghana international has been targeted to replace Colombian Tomas Rincon who has been sold to Juventus.
Genoa president Enrico Preziosi, who tried to sign the 26-year-old last summer, is a long-time admirer of the battling midfielder.
Badu however has his eyes fixed on only one thing and that is playing in the Africa Cup of Nations to be staged in Gabon with his nation Ghana.
The midfielder will however be given the opportunity to decide his future while he is still at the AFCON as Genoa are willing to wait on him.
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For 30 years, half a dozen Lincoln Park neighbors have taken care of a piece of public property behind their homes. They've added a picnic table, wishing well, gardens and more.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An appeals court has upheld the conviction of a former Ohio sheriff imprisoned for public corruption.
Ex-Athens County Sheriff Patrick Kelly was accused of pocketing cash by selling county vehicles to a salvage yard and spending public money on clothes and meals. He was sentenced to seven years in prison.
His attorney argued there was insufficient evidence to convict Kelly on several charges, including theft and engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity.
Defense attorney Scott Wood also questioned instructions to the jury and alleged the court wrongly found Kelly guilty of contempt.
The Fourth Ohio District Court of Appeals rejected those arguments in a unanimous ruling last week, saying there was sufficient evidence to support the convictions.
Prince Philip is signing off from royal duties with one special portrait.
The 96-year-old Duke of Edinburgh announced in May that he would no longer carry out public engagements beginning in the fall. As the year marks the end of a chapter in his life, the royal is looking forward to the future with help from a newly painted portrait by Australian-born artist, Ralph Heimans.
Against a backdrop of The Grand Corridor at Windsor Castle, the royal was captured sporting a sash of the Order of the Elephant, Denmark's highest-ranking honor.
"I feel very fortunate to have been given the opportunity to paint Prince Philip and hope the portrait does justice to his unique character," the artist said. "Aesthetically, the natural light and heritage backdrop of the Grand Corridor at Windsor Castle provided a compelling mood. I hope people enjoy the work as much as I enjoyed producing it."
CANFIELD, Ohio (WYTV) – Saturday, more than 50 teams from 18 different schools brought their best robots to a competition at the Mahoning County Career and Technical Center.
This is the third time MCCTC has hosted a VEX Robotics Competition. Students are tasked with building and piloting robots that can do various things.
This year, the robots needed to be able to stack cones, then take them to different goals around a ring for points.
Walter Baber, engineering instructor at MCCTC, says the students have total control over how they build their robots.
“This is 100 percent student driven. The students design, build and program their robots. They test them and troubleshoot them, and they keep engineering journals and notebooks for the robots,” he said.
The top six teams from this event will continue on to the state tournament in Marion, Ohio.
BRASILIA, March 30 Brazilian central bank director Carlos Viana said on Thursday that it is unlikely that the government will revise down its 2018 inflation target even as price increases continue to ease.
Finance Minister Henrique Meirelles said earlier on Thursday that the government would analyze inflation data to decide whether to revise its 2018 inflation target later this year.
(Reporting by Alonso Soto; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
HOLYOKE -- Two people had to be extricated from the wreckage of a pickup truck after it crashed into a tree Tuesday afternoon on Northampton Street near its intersection with Lincoln Street.
Holyoke Fire Department spokesman Kevin Cavagnac said the 3:30 p.m. crash pinned the two occupants of a Nissan pickup in the wreckage until firefighters were able to use hydraulic cutters, spreaders and rams to peel the top of the truck away and lift the dashboard off the lap of one of the occupants.
Cavagnac said the two occupants were transported to an area hospital with what he called "non-life threatening" injuries.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
Jacob Rees-Mogg has been caught in the middle of a scuffle at a university campus.
Video footage posted to social media captured the scenes at the University of the West England, in Bristol.
The Tory MP for North East Somerset appears to step in to separate rivals as onlookers call for them stop.
Mr Rees-Mogg, who has been tipped as his party’s next leader, had been speaking at the University’s Politics and International Relations Society.
A post advertising the event on the group’s Facebook page said: “This will be a chance to talk to an experienced parliamentarian about the issues of the day, what it’s like to be an MP and how you can get there, or perhaps how exactly one pronounces ‘Floccinaucinihilipilification’.”
The society declined to comment on the incident. A spokesman for the MP has been contacted for comment.
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New Yellowstone dam challenged over sturgeon worries
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Wildlife advocates plan to challenge the approval of a new Yellowstone River dam to benefit farmers that critics say could kill off a dwindling population of a fish dating to the time of dinosaurs.
A bypass channel for the irrigation dam would be built near the Montana-North Dakota border to let endangered pallid sturgeon reach upstream spawning grounds.
But scientists don't know if the fish would use the channel.
Defenders of Wildlife and the Natural Resources Defense Council said in a court filing Friday they are negotiating with officials on how to proceed following last month's dam construction approval by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Bureau of Reclamation.
The groups have a lawsuit pending over the $57 million project.
U.S. District Judge Brian Morris temporarily blocked it in 2015.
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GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. (AP) — Authorities are searching for a 14-year-old boy and a 62-year-old woman missing in Grand Canyon National Park after they were swept down a creek while crossing it in a remote part of the park.
Chief Ranger Matt Vandzura of the National Park Service says two fellow hikers alerted authorities by setting off an emergency GPS locator beacon in the backcountry area below the canyon’s North Rim.
He says the two lost their footing and were swept away Saturday in Tapeats Creek, a tributary of the Colorado River.
Vandzura declined to identify the missing, the other hikers or their relationship to each other.
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A helicopter and a drone on Monday were assisting searchers on the ground.
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BILLINGS — The Northern Cheyenne Constitutional Court has declared that ongoing efforts to remove Tribal President Jace Killsback from office are illegal.
The Billings Gazette reports that the court on Thursday said the ousting efforts violate Killsback’s right to due process.
Tribal Council member Dana Eaglefeathers filed a complaint with the Tribal Council seeking Killsback’s removal in late-September. The complaint accused Killsback of failing to perform the duties assigned to him and claimed he is “guilty of gross neglect.”
The court said the complaint included no “details of explanation,” though.
Eaglefeathers declined to comment on the court’s decision, while Killsback said the complaint is an attack on voters’ rights to pick their leader and is not based on facts.
The ruling came after Killsback filed an Emergency Complaint for Declaratory Relief.
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More than three months after Denver officially opened the gates, the first application to allow social marijuana use in a business has landed.
The applicants seek to take advantage of 2016's voter-passed Initiative 300, which made Denver the first in the nation to launch a program allowing limited public consumption at businesses and at permitted events. Patrons must bring their own cannabis.
Entrepeneurs Rita Tsalyuk and Kirill Merkulov plan to open a coffee shop called The Coffee Joint in coming weeks in a gritty industrial area southwest of downtown. The owners have connections to a dispensary next door.
Dan Rowland, the spokesman for Denver's licensing department, confirmed the application for the first cannabis consumption establishment license Monday. He said a public hearing on the license would be set in the next two or three months.
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4. Despite the emergence of Javale McGee, the Warriors would love to have a young, cheap, rim protector who also shoots threes. 5. The Warriors really like Patrick McCaw , but he is not currently in the rotation, and losing him will not in any way hurt their championship aspirations.
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WINNIPEG, MB. – A 61-year-old Manitoba Man dies in single vehicle accident in the RM of North Norfolk.
Yesterday around 5:30 pm, Portage La Prairie RCMP responded to a single-vehicle rollover on PR 242 at Municipal Road 60 North, located 10 KM south of the Trans-Canada Highway in the RM of North Norfolk.
Upon arrival, RCMP found an SUV in the ditch and discovered that the driver had been ejected from the vehicle.
The driver, a 61-year-old male from the RM of North Norfolk, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Police believe the driver, who was southbound on PR 242 at the time, lost control of his vehicle, which entered the ditch and rolled.
Police say, the driver was not wearing a seatbelt and alcohol is believed to be a factor in the collision.
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The H&M group’s sales including VAT increased by 8 percent in local currencies in January 2017 compared to the same month last year. The company said, sales in January were negatively affected by approximately 2 percentage points.
The total number of stores amounted to 4,380 on January 31, 2017 compared to 3,958 on January 31, 2016.
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DEFIANCE CO., Ohio (WANE) – A 52-year-old woman has been arrested for felony assault after police responded to a report of a man being shot. This all happened around 5 p.m. Monday.
Police said Linda Brandeberry-Osting was arrested at the scene. It happened in the 24-thousand block of Nagel Road in Defiance.
The victim, 52-year-old Mitchell Osting was flown to a hospital in Toldeo. Police said his condition is unknown right now.
The incident remains under investigation. Brandeberry-Osting will appear in court on Wednesday.
"The FSB's initial assessment is that crypto-assets do not pose risks to global financial stability at this time," wrote Mark Carney, chairman of the FSB. The FSB is an international watchdog that makes recommendations about the global financial system.
"This is in part because they are small relative to the financial system. Even at their recent peak, their combined global market value was less than 1% of global GDP," wrote Carney, who is also governor of the Bank of England.
The first vote on a $3 billion tax incentive package for Taiwan-based Foxconn Technology Group is planned in a Wisconsin state Assembly Committee.
The Assembly's jobs and economy committee planned a vote Monday afternoon on the bill. Approval by the Republican-controlled committee would set up a vote by the full Assembly on Thursday.
The proposal must clear both the state Assembly and Senate in identical form and be signed by Gov. Scott Walker before taking effect. Passage of the bill is needed for the state to fulfill its end of a deal struck with Foxconn for it to build a $10 billion display panel manufacturing plant that could employ up to 13,000 people.
Democrats, environmentalists and other critics have said the state gives away too much under the deal.
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DC Circ. Weighs NLRB, Union Fight Over Resignation Policy
Law360, Washington (February 2, 2018, 5:31 PM EST) -- A D.C. Circuit panel pressed both the National Labor Relations Board and an International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers local Friday on their positions in attempting to balance the union’s “legitimate concern” of identity theft against a union resignation policy the NLRB held as so restrictive it dissuades members from invoking their rights.
Detroit-based IBEW Local 58 is appealing a split February 2017 ruling in which the NLRB voted 2-1 to declare that the policy illegally restricted the rights of union members to resign from the union and...
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MILAN, April 10 A spokesman for Italian oil major Eni reiterated on Monday that the group and its personnel had not been involved in any wrongdoing in Nigeria.
The comments followed a media report about alleged illicit payments in a case revolving around the purchase of a Nigerian oilfield by Eni and Royal Dutch Shell in 2011 for about $1.3 billion.
In emailed comments, an Eni spokesman said the allegations in the report were not supported by the facts, the underlying agreements or the independent investigations conducted to date.
"Neither Eni nor Shell paid any monies other than as contemplated and recorded by the Block Resolution Agreement and did not pay to Malabu, to Chief Dan Etete or to any public officer," the spokesman said. (Reporting by Stephen Jewkes; writing by Francesca Landini)
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In episode 5 of the National Podcast of Texas, political editor R.G. Ratcliffe examines Governor Greg Abbott’s curious behavior as he approaches his re-election bid, senior editor Abby Johnston and writer-at-large Doyin Oyeniyi introduce a new regular segment called “In Case You Missed It,” and the Texanist discusses a 70 mile per hour gesture of goodwill.
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The Wichita Falls Police Department has seen an increase in the use of counterfeit bills. (Source: RNN Texoma)
The Wichita Falls Police Department has seen an increase in the use of counterfeit bills.
They say the majority of the counterfeit bills are 100's and they have few leads on any suspects.
Officials say a way to help avoid becoming a victim is to know about what security features are in each bill. You can do that here.
There is also a free online training course that will teach you more about the money you handle. You can find that course here.
Police are asking anyone with information on these crimes to please call the WFPD at 940-761-7792. You can also call Crime Stoppers at 322-9888.
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Five injured in accident
Five people were injured when two cars collided along Applewaithe Road, St Thomas last night.
They have been identified as 59-year-old Hainsley Codrington of Darrel Plantation, St Michael, 39-year-old Alicia Howard of Jackman Development, St Michael, and her children Sadisha Howard, 15, and Nya and Aidna Howard, both nine.
Codrington was the driver of one of the motor cars while Alicia Howard, who was accompanied by her children, was driving the other.
Howard and her children were transported by ambulance to the QEH while Codrington opted to seek medical attention at a private facility.
The Broncos open this week’s football festivities when they play the Colts on Thursday. (Photo: Jack Dempsey / Associated Press)
Airs Saturday, January 7, 2017 at 12 noon. The 2016-17 Metropolitan Opera Radio Broadcast season continues with Verdi’s Nabucco, conducted by Met Music Director Emeritus James Levine, with Plácido Domingo in a network role debut as the title character, the King of Babylon. The legendary duo has worked together many times over the past four decades, but this season marks the first time they have collaborated on Nabucco. Liudmyla Monastyrska sings the ambitious Abigaille, who is determined to seize control of the Babylonian empire. The cast also includes Jamie Barton as Fenena, Nabucco’s heroic daughter; Russell Thomas as Ismaele, nephew to the King of Jerusalem; and Dmitry Belosselskiy as the high priest of the Jews, Zaccaria. Nabucco will be heard live over the Toll Brothers-Metropolitan Opera International Radio Network at 12:00 p.m. CT on Saturday, January 7.
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HOUSTON (KXAN) — Former Houston Texans receiver Andre Johnson will retire with the franchise that drafted him. Johnson is set to sign a one-day contract with the Texans Wednesday 14 years after signing his first contract with Texans.
Johnson, drafted in 2003, spent 12 seasons with the Texans becoming the franchise’s all-time leader in receptions and touchdowns.
Johnson signed with the Indianapolis Colts following the 2014 season, and spent eight games with the Tennessee Titans in 2016. According to John McClain of the Houston Chronicle, the Texans are planning a future ceremony to honor Johnson.
Collins, a 2016 fifth-round pick, struggled in the preseason opener Sunday with nine yards on six carries, taking a backseat to undrafted free-agent Chris Carson.
Collins scored a touchdown in the fourth quarter, but it took him three carries from 3-yard line to convert. He also dropped a fourth-down pass. Carson, who has impressed in camp, entered the game before Collins and ran much tougher, though he gained only 19 yards on seven carries (and two scores). It's too early to count Collins out, but he's on the roster bubble.
The Me Too campaign has torn through 2018, where more women have been sharing their stories of abuse in a movement started by Hollywood actress Alyssa Milano.
× 21-year-old accused of juvenile sexual assault
SHILOH, IL (KTVI) – The St. Clair County State’s Attorney’s Office charged a Fairview Heights man for allegedly sexually assaulting a juvenile acquaintance.
According to Detective Zachary Green, a spokesman for the Shiloh Police Department, said officers received a report on March 10 from a local hospital about a young female who was treated and released for a suspected sexual assault. The victim told doctors the assault happened March 9 at a parking lot in the 700 block of North Greenmount Road.
Investigators determined the suspect drove the girl to a parking lot and sexually assaulted her while in the vehicle, Green said.
Prosecutors charged David Hall on April 12 with criminal sexual assault/force. He was jailed on $40,000 bond.
Hall was taken into custody at the Shiloh Police Department, posted bond, and was released.
OAK PARK, Mich. (AP) – A team of four middle-schoolers from southeast Michigan is winning awards for a robot designed to fix potholes.
Berkley School District spokeswoman Jessica Stilger tells the Oakland Press that Team Equalizer won first place in May at the State Robofest contest in Lawrence Technological University.
The team went on to win fourth place this month at the World Robofest competition in Florida.
The team is made up of Norup Middle School seventh-graders Max Fagenson and Izzy Jansen, and eighth-graders Ellie Haenick and Max Rontal.
Silger says the students were assigned to solve real-world problems with a robot. The students’ research included studying injury and mortality rates of highway workers who fix crumbling roads.
A national transportation research group ranks Michigan’s roads as fourth worst in the nation.
Popular COOLFM Port Harcourt base on-air-personality, Sandra Ezekwesili, has warned that people should try to check the food stuffs they buy before eating after she had an ugly experience recently.
Sandra was full of regrets after she consumed a large amount of garden egg she bought only to discover after almost finishing it that there were maggots inside.
Sharing her ugly experience she wrote, “I think I already swallowed some. I tasted the slime too late.. shebi dem say na protein? Don't be like me, look in your eggplant before you eat.”
Baku. 24 February. REPORT.AZ/ The Joint Declaration of the III Ministerial Meeting of the Southern Gas Corridor Advisory Council has been signed in Baku.
The Joint Declaration was signed by representatives of Azerbaijan, Albania, Bulgaria, Georgia, Greece, Italy, Turkey, Croatia, Montenegro, Great Britain, the US and Vice-President of the European Commission.
Report was informed in the press service of Azerbaijani Ministry of Energy.
The participants calls upon to strenghten support to the Southern Gas Corridor project.
Notably, the III Ministerial Meeting of the Southern Gas Corridor (SGC) Advisory Council has started at the Heydar Aliyev Center in Baku, February 23.
President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has attended the meeting.
Energy ministers from the Southern Gas Corridor member-states and representatives of a number of organizations, as well as European Commission Vice-President for Energy Union, co-chair of SGC Advisory Council Maros Sefcovic have participated in the event.
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A NSW coroner has urged the national body for water-ski racing to consider bolstered safety measures four years after champion water-skier Sarah Teelow died in a high-speed race on the Hawkesbury River.
But two-time world champion water-skier Tania Teelow said recommendations from an inquest into her "amazing" daughter's death didn't go far enough and there were "a lot of inadequacies and shortfalls at all levels of ski racing".
Tania Teelow addresses the media outside the NSW Coroner's Court. Photo: Megan Gorrey
She called for more research to develop helmets and flotation devices for water-skiers.
Ms Teelow, 20, suffered head and neck injuries when she crashed soon after the start of the 121-kilometre Bridge to Bridge race in November 2013.
She was travelling between 120km/h and 136km/h when she hit a small wave that flipped her ski into the air and sent her cartwheeling along the water's surface as her helmet came off.
Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez has made it clear to the club that he wants out, according to Goal.
The Chile international reportedly has no intention of staying at the Emirates Stadium beyond next summer, when his contract expires, and has informed the club of his position.
Talks over an extension have come to a complete halt as a consequence.
Sanchez, aged 28, came close to joining Manchester City on transfer deadline day. Arsenal accepted a £60m bid, but the deal fell through when they were unable to sign Monaco’s Thomas Lemar as a replacement.
City remain the favourites to sign Sanchez, who is keen on a reunion with his former Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola at the Etihad Stadium, even though fellow suitors Paris Saint-Germain would be able to tie him down to a pre-contract agreement from January.
While they look set to see Sanchez go, Arsenal fans have more encouraging news about Mesut Ozil, who is also out of contract next summer.
These men — because they are almost exclusively men — have a plan for what to do with the wealth: They want to build a crypto utopia, a new city where the money is virtual and the contracts are all public, to show the rest of the world what a crypto future could look like.
The Masontown Water Works have issued an emergency announcement for part of Preston County.
The Lumberport/Shinnston Gas Company hit a 10" main water line that services the area East of Elkins Ave.
This main line affects all customers from Elkins Ave., along Veterans Memorial Hwy to and including the Bretz, McKinney Cave Road and Giuliani Road area will be without water.
Officials are currently working to fix the leak. There is no estimated time for the line to be fixed due to the size of the line.
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Robert J. Crawford Jr., staff secretary for the commander, Marine Corps Installations Capitol Region, hugs his wife during his retirement ceremony at The Clubs at Quantico on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Jan. 31, 2017. Crawford retired after 23 years of honorable military service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brian Domzalski)
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THE LEFT ELEVATES THE VIEWS OF YOUNG PEOPLE BECAUSE YOUNG PEOPLE ARE GULLIBLE ENOUGH TO FALL FOR THE LEFT’S LIES: Let’s stop treating the young as political sages: We should be challenging the naive, unaffordable views of many under-25s, not kowtowing to them.
Hannibal Middle School held a carnival to raise money for classroom supplies on Friday. Games and bounce houses were activities available along with prize giveaways.
The school plans to use the money to help fund new technology for students and fund field trips. The carnival was organized by Hannibal parents, students and teachers.
Principal Matt Nimmo believes the new tools with help improve education.
"I think everyone knows technology has been a big factor in learning it's definitely not the primary factor," Nimmo said. "Teaching is the primary factor but technology definitely helps out with that."
Hannibal Middle School hopes to host more f undraisingevents in the future.
Miller scored a goal and an assist, both on the power play, in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Predators.
He's got two multi-point efforts in the last three games, although Miller was held off the scoresheet entirely in the game in between -- as well as the three games before that. The 24-year-old is on pace to fall just short of his third straight 20-goal campaign, and he might need the rest of the Rangers' roster to snap out of their doldrums if he's going to add more consistent production down the stretch.
Mady Gardner, 6, received a gift no little girl can resist. A doll with a prosthetic arm, just like her own.
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THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — A Dutch appeals court has convicted a man for helping his ailing, 99-year-old stepmother to take her own life a decade ago, a case that has become a focal point in the fierce debate in the Netherlands about end-of-life issues.
The city court in Den Bosch gave Albert Heringa a suspended six-month sentence Wednesday, meaning he will not go to prison unless he commits another crime.
While euthanasia by a physician under strict conditions is legal in the Netherlands, helping someone take their own life is punishable by up to three years in prison and a fine.
Heringa was convicted in 2013 of giving his stepmother, who took her own life in June 2008, "a combination of medicines." He was not punished, but an appeals court ordered a retrial.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Line Corp:
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Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan have made a major donation to a group helping teachers buy homes near Facebook’s headquarters. Bryan and Jeff think Silicon Valley may need to think even bigger and build some company towns. They also dive deep into Tim Cook’s Apple Car plans, including his three vectors of autonomous vehicles, electric vehicles, and ride sharing services.
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With Tuesday's 1.2% gain shares of Raytheon have strung together a nine-day winning streak. This impressive run has included nine straight higher lows, a very bullish run to begin the month.
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Thunder Bay, Ont., police say they are investigating after a video began circulating on social media showing what appears to be a teenage male knocking a person to the ground with a punch.
The eight second video shows three youth, two with scooters and a third wearing a backpack, two of whom appear to be confronting the victim. The victim appears to point a finger at one of the youths, after which the youth takes a massive swing at the victim, knocking the individual to the ground.
The police investigation is preliminary at this point, said Chris Adams, the director of communications with the Thunder Bay Police Service.
Police cannot yet confirm the identity or condition of the victim, he said.
× After Hours with Rick Kogan: Larry Broutman, Linda Gartz & the Studs Terkel Radio Archive
Tonight on the program, Rick is joined in studio by author Larry Broutman to talk about his new book, “Chicago Eternal.” Linda Gartz discusses her new book “Redlined: A Memoir of Race, Change and Fractured Community.” Rick also shares interview selections throughout the show from the Studs Terkel Archive.
A Gallery Of Celebrity Blackface Offenders
Blackface’s historical roots were planted in minstrel shows where white performers used black stereotypes to get giggles from racists. It’s been taboo since to use dark makeup to “express” yourself as any other race or skin color besides the performer’s own — but, that hasn’t stopped certain celebrities from using blackface to be funny, fashionable or “cool”.
From Beyonce to Christina Aguilera, hit the flip to see some celebrity blackface culprits.
As a boy, my husband was obsessed with war games. Growing up amid the violence of Troubles-era Northern Ireland, he looked up to the omnipresent squaddies on the streets of his hometown with wide-eyed admiration. His favourite toys were weapons - primarily toy guns.
These days, he refuses to harm even an insect. He is non-violent to the point that it irritates me. (“Oh don’t spend ages gently chasing it around the room, just swat it,” I’ll sigh when he’s on fly-catching duty.)
The lack of correlation between his childhood games of choice and his adult disposition is backed up by a string of studies that have found no link between playing with toy weapons and adulthood aggression. So why, then,...
Third time's a charm for Terrell Owens.
After being denied his first two years, former UTC receiver Terrell Owens was voted in to the Pro Football Hall of Fame Saturday.
The six-time Pro Bowler was one of only five men to be voted into this year's class.
The 44-year-old posted a picture on instagram congratulating the 2018 Hall of Fame class and showing off his "HOF" hat.
Owens' 15,934 career receiving yards rank second all-time. He is also third on the all-time touchdowns receiving list with 153.
Owens joins Ray Lewis, Randy Moss Brian Urlacher, and Brian Dawkins as the modern-era selections to be enshrined. Those five players join longtime personnel executive Bobby Beathard (contributor) and seniors committee nominees Jerry Kramer and Robert Brazile for enshrinement.
Mom, boyfriend, babysitter accused of abusing toddler
BOYCE, La. (AP) — A woman and her boyfriend are accused of severely injuring the woman's 2-year-old, and the toddler's juvenile babysitter is accused of sexually abusing the child.
The Town Talk cites a Rapides Parish Sheriff's Office news release that says deputies responded to a Louisiana hospital on April 10 because of the toddler's injuries, which included an infection on the back. The injuries were so severe that the child had to be taken to another facility out of Boyce to be treated.
The release says the 25-year-old mother and her 31-year-old boyfriend were arrested April 17 on charges including second-degree cruelty to a juvenile and criminal conspiracy. The child's babysitter is charged with sexual battery. The investigation is ongoing.
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April 7 Avita Medical Ltd:
* Asx alert-FDA approves more compassionate use cases & sites for recell-AVH.AX
* U.S. FDA approved further increase in number of patients who can be treated in U.S. With recell regenerative medical device under Avita Medical
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Monsanto (NYSE:MON) says it is developing the first product that deactivates the dicamba weedkiller inside spraying equipment after it is used, in the company's latest attempt to prevent unintended crop damage associated with the controversial herbicide.
MON says the product - which aims to stop farmers from accidentally applying traces of dicamba on crops that cannot tolerate it when the chemical’s residue remains in spraying equipment - will be launched in the coming weeks as U.S. farmers advance crop plantings.
Growers in the farm belt said last summer that dicamba herbicides, which also are sold by BASF (OTCQX:BASFY) and DowDuPont (NYSE:DWDP), vaporized and drifted away from where they were sprayed on soybeans and cotton that MON had engineered to resist the chemical.
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STUTTGART, Germany, Jun 14 – Roger Federer suffered a shock defeat to 39-year-old Tommy Haas at the Stuttgart grass court tournament on Wednesday in the Swiss great’s first match after almost three months out of action.
Haas, a former world number two but now down at 302, won 2-6, 7-6 (10/8), 6-4 for just his fourth victory in 17 meetings against his close friend.
Federer, building up for an assault on an eighth Wimbledon title, hadn’t played since March and skipped the entire clay court season.
It was just the second defeat of 2017 for 35-year-old Federer, who claimed the Australian Open for his 18th major in January,
“It’s always special to play a close friend like Roger on grass, always lots of emotion,” said Haas.
“I saved a match point in the second set so was able to play more freely after that.
“I even shocked myself.”
Team Canad Inns are the 2016/17 Big Four Hockey League champions after knocking of team Hub International 12-8 last week in the league final.
Canad Inns posted a league best 12-6 record in the Big Four regular season before going undefeated throughout the playoff round.
This marks the third straight season team Canad Inns has won the league championship.
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ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — The Washington Redskins have restructured the contract of their longest-tenured player, DeAngelo Hall.
Hall, who is from Chesapeake and went to Deep Creek High School, said Wednesday he agreed to a pay cut in the hopes of remaining on the roster after missing most of last season with a torn ACL in his right knee. Hall, who has been in Washington since 2008, was set to count more than $5 million against the salary cap.
The 33-year-old converted from cornerback to safety midway through the 2015 season and is still recovering from surgery last fall. Asked about restructuring to stick around, Hall said, “We worked something out” this week.
Achilles tendon, toe and knee injuries have limited Hall to 17 games the past three seasons. Coach Jay Gruden called Hall a mainstay who “keeps the boat from sinking from time to time.”
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Mischa Zverev has withdrawn from Germany's Davis Cup team for the first round tie against Australia, starting Friday, with a continuation of the illness which brought him a record fine for his first round retirement at the Australian Open.
Zverev was fined A$45,000 (US$36,000) in Melbourne when he quit while trailing Korea's Hyeon Chung 6-2, 4-1, citing illness. He was fined most of his first round prizemoney under tennis's new First Round Performance rule which requires players to "perform to a professional standard".
Germany team captain Michael Kohlmann said Tuesday Zverev is still affected by a viral illness but had made a desperate effort to prove his fitness for the World Group tie.
Kohlmann said "I am feeling bad for him. He was trying everything to be here but in the end it didn't make sense".
Country singer and former The Voice contestant RaeLynn has posted through Instagram that her husband Joshua Davis has enlisted in the military. She mentioned Joshua “left for basic training to serve in our military and serve his country”.
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[India], Jul 4 (ANI): A Pune Court on Wednesday extended the judicial custody of all the five accused in Maharashtra's Bhima-Koregaon violence case till August 2, 2018.
The court has also directed to produce all the accused before it on next date of hearing.
Earlier all the accused, arrested for allegedly inciting violence were in police custody.
For those unversed, the 200th anniversary of the Bhima-Koregaon battle took a violent turn when a youth died in clashes that broke out during an event to mark the day in January.
The violence also left several injured, including 10 policemen. Subsequently, the four accused - Sudhir Dhawale, Rona Jacob Wilson, Shoma Sen and Mahesh Raut - apart from Gadling, were arrested by the Pune police on June 6 from Mumbai, Nagpur, and Delhi. According to the Pune Police, Naxal links emerged during the interrogation of the accused in the case. (ANI)
March 19(Reuters) - Oro Co Ltd
* Says it will offer an off-floor distribution of 324,000 shares of its stock at the price of 2,110 yen per share, on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on March 20
* Says the limitation for distribution is up to 500 shares for each customer
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Jason Dufner entered the final round of the RBC Heritage with the lead, but after going par-birdie-bogey-par-bogey, things kind of fell apart for the four-time PGA Tour winner and 2013 PGA Champion. After tapping in for bogey on the par-5 fifth hole, Dufner dropped his putter on the green, forcing his caddie Kevin Baile to walk over and pick the club up.
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President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the assailant in the shooting at a congressional baseball practice has now died from his injuries. House Majority Whip Steve Scalise was among those shot in the incident.
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March 30 First Credit Finance Group Ltd :
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* Lender has agreed to grant facility in principal amount of up to hk$6.5 million to borrower
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More than 80 young people ages 8 to 18 will bring to life the beloved story "Shrek The Musical" in Fredericksburg's Christian Youth Theatre production, running this weekend and next at Chancellor High School. "It's just a delightful show," said director Todd Pristas.
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Beautiful spacious home featuring a very spacious and private backyard with an amazing view! The backyard has a pool perfect for San Diego summers, spa, and patio fireplace. Backyard also offers a bathroom, rinse off area and double deck with wired designated area for a DJ perfect for when entertaining guest. Property has a wine closet that can showcase up to 300 wine bottles. Home is located near shopping malls, Bonita golf course, and beautiful trails in it's surrounding.
Area firefighters battled this house fire that began as a nearby grass fire Wednesday afternoon. The fire call came in about 1 p.m. on State Highway 174 near U.S. Highway 81 behind Covenant Church. Bowie Rural Volunteer Fire Department responded along with the City of Bowie, Stoneburg, Sunset and Montague VFDs. Officials report while the house was listed as a total loss some of the contents were salvaged. The residents were not injured.(Photos by Dani Blackburn)
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A 22-year-old man has been arrested at Sydney Airport as he was allegedly attempting to leave for Syria.
It is a crime for Australian citizens to travel to parts of Syria, including areas controlled by the Islamic State (IS) militant group.
New South Wales Police said the man was arrested at 10:00 local time on Thursday (midnight GMT).
They said it was part of an ongoing investigation and there was no impending threat to the public.
The police shared a picture on Twitter showing two plainclothes officers outside the terminal leading the man in handcuffs.
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Bombardier, Inc. has been given an average rating of "Hold" by the fourteen research firms that are covering the firm. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a sell recommendation, four have given a hold recommendation and six have given a buy recommendation to the company.
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Electric Picnic have announced some exciting news today…
For the first time in the festival’s history in 2018 it will host an all female comedy line up on The Hazel Wood stage.
The special comedy stage will be open to the 5000 early entry campers who arrive on Thursday night before EP opens its gates on Friday so they can check out some of Ireland’s best female acts.
The line-up includes
The line-up includes; Joanne Mc Nally MC, Aoife Dooley , Lisa Casey, Sharon Mannion, Aine Gallagher, Harriet Braine , Ashlee Bentley, Sahar Ali, Blaithin DeBurca, Aoife O’Connor, Christina McMahon, Orla O’Doherty Brown, Fiona Frawley and Grace Mulvey.
Lowry had 15 points (5-13 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five assists, four rebounds and one steal in 26 minutes during Friday's 130-105 victory over the Trail Blazers.
Lowry saw reduced minutes in this one due largely to the nature of the scoreline. He has been struggling a little with his shot of late and apart from his 10-of-19 outing in the last game, he has only shot above 50 percent in two of his last 10 games. He remains a very solid fantasy option without being too flashy and owners will just be hoping he can stay healthy as the fantasy playoffs approach.
BERLIN — Scientists say they’re several steps closer to perfecting a method for saving the northern white rhino from extinction.
Writing in the journal Nature Communications, researchers said Wednesday they’ve succeeded in creating embryos using frozen northern white rhino sperm and eggs from a southern white rhino.
It’s the first time such hybrid embryos have been created, and the scientists from Europe and the United States hope it will provide a pathway to saving the northern white rhino sub-species, of which only two females remain.
They plan to harvest the females’ egg cells soon and produce “pure” northern white rhinos to be borne by a southern white surrogate in three years. They’re also working on a second method that would see sperm and eggs produced from preserved cells of northern white rhinos.
Richie's former pal was sentenced to 45 days in jail after a judge ruled that she violated of the terms of her probation in an alcohol-related reckless driving case.
Devoran Metals has become the first reinforcing steel company in the UK to achieve Fit for Nuclear status.
The Fit for Nuclear programme (F4N) helps UK manufacturing companies get ready to bid for work in the civil nuclear supply chain – in new build, operations and decommissioning.
In order to achieve the status, companies must measure their operations against the rigorous standards required within the nuclear industry.
Devoran Metals MD, Richard Orsman, said: “Having F4N status means we have benchmarked our performance against the standards demanded by the civil nuclear industry’s top tiers.
“We are one of only two companies in the whole of Cornwall to receive F4N recognition, which is a fantastic achievement for us as we are committed to driving continuous improvement in all areas.”
WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House is preparing a series of financial steps targeting Iran's affiliates in the country and beyond.
The move comes even as President Donald Trump quietly steps back from his campaign pledge to rip up the nuclear deal with Iran.
New measures to be announced in the coming days include financial sanctions on anyone who does business with Iran's Revolutionary Guard and rewards for information leading to the arrest of two operatives of the Iranian-backed militant group Hezbollah.
President Donald Trump speaks before signing a National Manufacturing Day Proclamation in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Friday, Oct. 6, 2017. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
The measures were described by two administration officials and a person familiar with the unfolding policy. The administration officials spoke on condition of anonymity in order to discuss the actions before they are officially announced. The third person was not authorized to speak about private conversations.
Massachusetts state police say they’ve recovered a stolen car believed to have been used by a former Army reservist who was charged with stealing 16 guns from a U.S. Army Reserve Center and escaped from a Rhode Island detention center.
They say James Morales remains at large.
U.S. marshals say the Cambridge, Massachusetts, native scaled a building and climbed over razor wire and was reported missing Saturday night. They believe he’s wounded and bleeding from the razor wire.
Police say they believe Morales fled to Attleboro, Massachusetts, and stole the car. They found the car Sunday afternoon.
The FBI says Morales stole assault rifles and handguns from an armory in Worcester (WUS’-tur), Massachusetts, in 2015.
Morales also faces child rape charges.
Morales is black, bald, 6 feet tall and 175 pounds. He’s 35 and has brown eyes and an eagle neck tattoo.
The film, starring Nicole Kidman, Kirsten Dunst and Elle Fanning, made Coppola the second woman to win Cannes' best director award. Sofia Coppola's Cannes competition entry The Beguiled will screen as the closing night film at the Moscow Film Festival on June 29. Set at a girls' school in Virginia during the U.S. Civil War and starring Nicole Kidman, Kirsten Dunst, Colin Farrell and Elle Fanning, the film won Coppola the best director's award at the Cannes film festival last month, making her only the second woman to win that honor.
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KVRR Roundtable: UND Hockey Taking Advantage of Bye Week
UND Tied for third in the NCHC
FARGO, N.D. — The UND Fighting Hawks hockey team is taking advantage of a bye week to get healthy and prepare for one last push toward the Penrose Cup and a bid for the NCAA tournament. North Dakota currently sits in a tie for third in the conference at 24 points with Western Michigan and UMD.
The KVRR sports team analyzes what has been going well for the Hawks and what needs to improve to try and get home ice in the NCHC playoffs.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - JSW Pacific Corp :
* Says it plans to own 100 percent stake in US-based Atoms Labs LLC, with investment of up to $3.5 million
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Police are investigating after a car crashed into a Shoppers Drug Mart in Scarborough this morning.
It happened near Ellesmere and McCowan roads at around 7 a.m.
Police said it is not clear what caused the vehicle to lose control.
No injuries were reported.
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George Michael’s long-time boyfriend Fadi Fawaz’s tweeted to allegedly claim that “All the Wham! singer wanted to do was die.”
Talking about the evening before he found George dead, Fadi said he had slept in his car after spending a weekend at George’s place.Fadi said that he never saw him. fall asleep in his car and he never saw him that night.
The aforementioned tweets stated that the singer tried to kill himself many times earlier and had finally managed to do so. However, Fadi denied saying his account had been hacked and closed.
“I am shocked with what’s going on with the Twitter thing. My Twitter account has been hacked and closed,” said Fadi
“It’s a bit scary, to be honest. I did not send those tweets. I woke up at 11.30am to the news. I am not going to worry about these things,” he said.
On the line-up among chart-toppers and Pitchfork darlings at Coachella this year was super-composer Hans Zimmer, who nabbed an evening slot on the main stage backed by a full orchestra.
The crowd seemed pretty hyped to see Hans shred over some of his most notable scores, which included movements from the Inception (that chunky riff starts at around 2:20), The Dark Knight Rises, The Thin Red Line and Gladiator soundtracks (though this isn't particularly evident in the video as the crowd sound was turned down).
Zimmer's oeuvre got a kind of prog rock reworking live, with added electric guitar and thumping percussion.
The composer is currently targeting the geek dollar with a tour across the US.
Live performances of film scores are becoming increasingly popular, with Jonny Greenwood having performed his work on There Will Be Blood several times now in the UK.
Kendrick Lamar closed Coachella on Sunday night, you can watch excerpts from his performance here.
A storm system tracking near the Gulf Coast Tuesday night spreads clouds and rain across most of Alabama and Southern Tennessee before midnight. Some of that rain could be locally heavy at times producing more than a half-inch of rain.
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A man who was arrested following a lengthy search in a remote part of Grey County is now facing charges.
OPP say the man, a 23-yer-old Hanover resident, has been charged with possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose, possessing a weapon with no licence, and two counts of failing to comply with probation.
The man was arrested last week, after a 13-hour police search in the Desboro area of Chatsworth Township.
Roads in the area had been closed for much of the search, and kids were left in one nearby school well past the end of the school day.
Milwaukee Bucks guard Malcolm Brogdon will be sidelined six to eight weeks after suffering a partially torn left quadriceps tendon during Thursday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
The Bucks announced the extent of the injury on Friday after Brogdon underwent an MRI exam and visited a team physician.
Brogdon was injured during a non-contact sequence during Thursday's game while diving for a layup. He left the arena on crutches following the contest.
Brogdon, the NBA Rookie of the Year last season, is averaging 13.3 points, 3.3 rebounds and 3.2 assists in 46 games this season.
The severity of Brogdon's injury was announced the same day that forward Jabari Parker will make his season debut against the New York Knicks after recovering from a second ACL tear in his left knee.
Parker, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2014 draft, has been sidelined nearly 12 months. He is slated to play approximately 15 minutes against New York.
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This weekly summer mainstay draws the Midwest’s finest jazz musicians to Cathedral Square every Thursday from 5-9 p.m. Pack your own picnic basket or sample food and drinks from local vendors and enjoy cool jazz in the summer heat. Musicians featured this year include Extra Crispy Brass Band, Legends of Milwaukee Jazz, The Blues Disciples, Bastille Days, Josh Hoyer & Soul Colossal and many more.
A massive blow to the most powerful cricketing body in the world.
In a sensational announcement, the Supreme Court on Monday removed Anurag Thakur and Ajay Shirke from their positions of President and Secretary of the BCCI respectively.
After being at loggerheads with the Lodha Panel that was set up in 2015 to investigate discrepancies in the IPL season, the verdict comes as a massive blow to the BCCI.
The apex court asked why the duo should not be tried for perjury and contempt. "Why shouldn't prosecution be initiated against him (Thakur)"?
The court said the duo hadn't complied with its July 18, 2016 order and were thus removed.
Speaking to reporters in the capital, retired Chief Justice RM Lodha, who heads the Lodha Panel, expressed his satisfaction at the result, and declared it was not surprising the Supreme Court had made such a strong decision.
Firefighters were called to the Hamilton-Wentworth Detention Centre Tuesday night after a fire broke out in a dryer.
Fire crews were called to the jail at 165 Barton St. E. just after 6 p.m.
By 6:30 p.m., the fire had already been extinguished, said Hamilton Fire Department spokesperson Claudio Mostacci.
Neither staff nor inmates were evacuated, said Andrew Morrison, spokesperson with the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services.
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Police are appealing for information after cash was stolen from a business premises in Long Stratton.
The incident is thought to have happened in The Street, between 6pm on Friday, August 11, and 9am the following morning.
Anyone with information should contact police on 101.
Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Pershing Square Capital Management:
* Pershing Square Capital Management dissolves sole share stake in Air Products and Chemicals Inc‍​ - SEC filing‍​
* Pershing Square Capital Management says change in holdings are as of June 30, 2017 and compared with the previous quarter ended as of March 31, 2017‍​‍​ Source text for quarter ended June 30, 2017: (bit.ly/2fE0RrP) Source text for quarter ended March 31, 2017 (bit.ly/2pQhtMt)
Trump Threatens Iran Over Nuclear Program in Macron Meeting
President Donald Trump warned Iran not to restart its nuclear program as French President Emmanuel Macron urged him to remain in the multi-nation nuclear deal reached in 2015. Bloomberg's Bill Faries has more on "Bloomberg Markets: Balance of Power." (Source: Bloomberg)
A United Airlines employee knocks an elderly man to the floor??!!
This is from 2015, but it’s just gone viral. It’s video of a United Airlines employee pushing a 71-year-old man so hard that he falls flat on his back. It’s at Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston. The employee was charged with a felony for injuring an elderly individual, and the man is currently suing United for $1 million.
The exterior of a Schlumberger Corporation building is pictured in West Houston January 16, 2015. REUTERS/Richard Carson
OSLO Schlumberger (SLB.N), the world's top oil services provider, has bought a stake in upstart rig operator Borr Drilling BORR.NFF.
The investment was made through a newly created venture fund, which has the ultimate goal of securing more activity for Schlumberger, Chief Executive Paal Kibsgaard said in a statement.
He did not disclose the size of the investment and the company was not immediately available for comment.
Norwegian financial daily Finansavisen reported on Tuesday that Schlumberger had taken a 20 percent stake in Borr through a $220 million investment.
(Reporting by Terje Solsvik, editing by Gwladys Fouche)
Big Bear Lake, CA – Bear Valley Electric Service will host its annual Customer Service Week Barbecue on Friday, Oct. 6, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. The event will take place at the BVES office, located at 42020 Garstin Drive in Big Bear Lake.
BVES Director Paul Marconi said, “Customer service is our top priority at Bear Valley Electric Service, and this annual Customer Service Week Barbecue provides an opportunity to engage with customers and strengthen our relationships in the community. This is just one way we say thank you throughout the year, and represents the culmination of a week of activities that celebrate our customers and the employees who support them each day.”
This free event is open to the public and will have complimentary hot dogs, hamburgers, drinks and giveaways, while supplies last. Attendees will have the opportunity to interact with BVES employees and visit displays to learn more about steps customers can take to improve their energy efficiency through BVES’ programs.
AMMAN • Lawmakers in Jordan have tasked a parliamentary committee to review all agreements with Israel, including a 1994 peace treaty, following the United States decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
Jordan, which is the custodian of Muslim holy sites in Jerusalem, accused US President Donald Trump of violating international law with the decision last week.
Meeting late on Sunday, Jordanian lawmakers voted unanimously to authorise the judicial affairs committee to "review all agreements with the Zionist state including Wadi Araba", official news agency Petra reported. When it was signed in 1994, the Wadi Araba treaty made Jordan one of only two Arab countries to have reached a peace agreement with Israel, along with Egypt in 1979. Under Jordan's constitutional monarchy, only King Abdullah II has the power to eventually rescind the peace deal with Israel.
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A rather snowy Super Bowl weekend is on the way.
Environment Canada says that a low pressure system currently over the Dakotas is forecast to track across Georgian Bay early Sunday.
Although it is a relatively weak system, it will absorb some moisture from the Great Lakes tonight and Sunday. Some patchy light snow will develop today but more organized snow is expected tonight and Sunday.
Snowfall amounts will not be heavy, but total weekend amounts may reach 8 to 12 centimetres.
In addition, a sharp Arctic cold front is forecast to sweep across the region Sunday afternoon. A sudden drop in temperature from near the freezing mark may make snow-covered roads rather icy late Sunday afternoon.
Motorists should allow extra time to reach their destination especially on Sunday, with particular heed to slippery road conditions.
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* Northwest Pipeline Llc - is offering senior notes to certain institutional investors
* Northwest Pipeline Llc - intends to use net proceeds from offering to repay $185 million of 5.95 percent senior notes due 2017 upon maturity on April 15, 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Approximately 68 acres for prime development. Approx 1.25 mile of road frontage including Highway 75, 61st St and S Union Ave. 2 hard corners. Utilities on or adjacent to property. Owners are now willing to parcel out. Call for lot plans.
The Surinamese partner in the SleepIn Hotel’s stalled casino yesterday packed up half of the gaming machines at the Church Street, Georgetown business, saying that if local partner and manager Clifton Bacchus does not get concrete word on approval in two months, it will take the remainder.
“The people came and asked back for their machines because they say it seems I don’t have anything sensible to tell them. It has been two years. We have a [Memorandum of Understanding], promised 300 persons jobs but I haven’t started a single thing there,” Bacchus lamented when contacted by Stabroek News.
“I can’t blame them because they explained that while the machines costing millions of US [United States dollars] are here wasting, a new casino was opened in Suriname to take off the tourists now going there from St. Maarten and other countries ravaged by hurricane,” he added…..
About seven miles away from John Tyler off the loop, Tyler Lee held its first practice of fall camp. Clayton George gave up on the Red Raiders program after just one season, but Tyler ISD athletic director Greg Priest connected on a Hail Mary by hiring Kurt Traylor in June.
The longtime Gilmer assistant is teaching his kids to "Pound the Stone" during preseason practices. A lot of learning is going on, but Traylor wants
the players to stay focused and give maximum effort.
The Red Raiders haven't finished above .500 since 2008, won a postseason game since 2009, or made the playoffs since 2014. But the only thing Traylor knows is how to win. He did capture three state titles with the Buckeyes under his brother Jeff.
Quarterback and Houston commit Chance Amie along with star running back LaDarius Wickware gives Lee a potent one-two punch on offense. So the objective right now, get everyone to believe in the process.
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Previous gene therapy trials for hemophilia B didn't go well, either because patients' immune systems destroyed the modified cells or the cells didn't make enough factor IX. In the new trial, sponsored by Spark Therapeutics and Pfizer, researchers gave the patients' liver cells the gene for an unusually potent version of the factor IX protein. That allowed the team to lower the vector dose, minimizing immune responses. Two patients had elevated liver enzymes in reaction to the vector, but those levels came down after they received steroids. Only 20% of hemophilia patients have the B form, but efforts are also underway to use gene therapy to treat the most common type, hemophilia A.
Just one year prior, Jackson Lilly was diagnosed with stage four lymphoma, endured chemotherapy, radiation and ten surgeries; his teammates shaved their heads in solidarity.
By COLLEEN LONG
Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) – A law enforcement official tells The Associated Press that a man had a pipe bomb strapped to him when it went off on a New York City subway platform.
The explosion happened around 7:30 a.m. Monday. Details were still developing.
The person was arrested and has non-life-threatening injuries. Another person on the platform sustained non-life-threatening injuries
The official spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly about the incident.
White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders has tweeted that President Trump has been briefed on the explosion.
ATHENS, April 9 Greece will implement additional austerity measures agreed with its official creditors on condition of further debt relief that will enable the country to be included in the ECB's bond buying scheme, Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said on Sunday.
Athens struck a deal with its international lenders on Friday on the key elements of a reform package that could unlock bailout funds for the country, helping it repay debt that matures in July.
"Medium-term debt relief measures, able to include us in (the ECB's) quantitative easing, and a fiscal path that will not be unattainable, is the condition for us to implement the measures we decided," he told his leftist Syriza party's central committee. (Reporting by Renee Maltezou and George Georgiopoulos)
The Good Morning Britain favourite was almost sick in front of fans as she took part in a revolting smoothie challenge on Global’s Make Some Noise Day, which was broadcast online.
To raise money for disadvantaged youngsters living with illness, disability or lack of opportunity, the 50-year-old was tasked with drinking blended leaves and sprouts, then a full English breakfast as well as fish guts and fish eyes.
Despite holding her nose, the Smooth Radio presenter was left seemingly looking around for a place to be sick in her studio after tasting the final two drinks.
Kate looked in a terrible state as she tried to down them as quickly as possible, before telling her producer she had “bits” of scales in her teeth.
I think that Netflix needs to send me an email every month and let me know what the heck is new and what’s going… BUT THEY NEVER DO! So I’ve gotta do the whole internet search, then comes the pop up’s, the log in’s and god knows what.
So that’s why I am putting this here. To save you all the pain and personal anguish of searching for what is new on Netflix. And come on Netflix, send me a mailer would ya?
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Exposing himself at the Rock Glen Conversation Area put a Sarnia man in jail for 11 days.
Ryan William Stuart, 35, previously pleaded guilty to an indecent act and violation of an alcohol ban but sentencing had been delayed until Friday.
On July 26, 2017 police were called to Rock Glen in Arkona because a man in a kilt and cowboy hat had been exposed himself.
During a prior court appearance defence lawyer Don Henderson said Stuart admits exposing himself but children were not involved.
The jail time of 11 days included the equivalent of six days of pre-sentence custody.
A year's probation was imposed when Stuart must stay away from Rock Glen and take counseling for substance-abuse.
Stuart must also give police a DNA sample.
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THOMANN, Robert H.
THOMANN - Robert H. March 18, 2018, age 81. Beloved husband of Maryann T. (nee Haas) Thomann; dear father of Dale (Flori) Thomann, Ann (Robert) Barton and Dennis (Lisa) Thomann; loving grandfather of Dale Thomann, Melinda (Shane) Schissler, Connor Barton and Ryan Thomann; great-grandfather of Luca and Gianna; brother of Donna (late Stanley) Tomczak, the late Irving (Jane) and Shirley Thomann; also survived by nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at St. Leo the Great Church, 885 Sweet Home Rd., Amherst, Thursday at 11:00 AM. Please assemble at church. If desired, memorials may be made in Robert's memory to Hospice Buffalo, Inc., 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY 14227. Please share your condolences online at www.AMIGONE.com
Charlotte Mangold, almost three, is happy to announce that she is a big sister! Hans Matthias Mangold was born on Sept. 13, 2017. He weighed 9 lbs. 8 oz. and was 21 1/2 inches long. They are the children of Tim and Michelle Kurt-Mangold of Dubuque, Iowa. Proud grandparents are Ivan and Bette Kurt of Cascade, Iowa and Wayne and Mary Mangold of Plevna.
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AC Milan rejected several offers for Musacchio in the January transfer window, reports in Italy claim. The Argentinean defender joined the rossoneri forand was expected to be one of the most exciting new players in Serie A this season.The former Villareal ace, however, failed to live up to expectations and lost his starter status even before Gennaro Gattuso’s appointment in November.​When the Italian tactician switched AC Milan to a four-man defence, Musacchio became a regular bench-warmer but theSeveral European clubs are reported to have made enquiries to sign Musacchio in the January transfer window but AC Milan blocked his exit.​Musacchio is not for sale andgot injured, not to mention that the rossoneri need a deep squad to face the rest of the Coppa Italia and Europa League campaigns.
90%Benedict Cumberbatch stars as Dr. Stephen Strange in this gorgeous adaptation of the beloved Marvel comic. After a car accident, Strange is forced to set aside his ego and dive into a world of alternate dimensions and mystic arts. To protect New York City and the rest of the worlds from threats across dimensions, he must utilize his newfound abilities and learn lessons about his power along the way. This gorgeous, thrilling flick is bound to appeal to comic lovers and the general public alike.
When viewers said goodbye to "American Idol" two years ago, everyone believed it was the end of an era -- but it turns out the show must go on. Fans were delighted and surprised when, in 2017, TV execs announced that "Idol" would be returning in 2018. This newest season will be judged by R&B icon Lionel Richie, who served as a guest judge in 2003, plus country singer Luke Bryan and pop superstar Katy Perry, who served as a guest judge in 2010. In celebration of the "American Idol" premiere on March 11, Wonderwall.com is taking a look at all of the stars who have served as judges on the show. Keep reading to see which celebs judged contestants on "American Idol"...
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Ryan Bobb-Semple, who admitted to raping and killing nine-year-old Shaquan Gittens, whose genitals he severed, was yesterday sentenced to 23 years in jail for the crime.
Shaquan, who had left his home sometime during the day on April 1st, 2015, to fly a kite, was also strangled by his killer.
Bobb-Semple, who originally faced a murder charge, was allowed to plead guilty to the lesser offence of manslaughter, for which he was sentenced yesterday by Justice Sandil Kissoon at the High Court in Georgetown…..
FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — It’s going to be weekend of both fast and gorgeous-looking wheeled vehicles at Northern Lights Raceway.
Raceway president Mark Brush says that to celebrate Father’s Day weekend, the drag strip next to the North Peace Airport has confirmed that both the Fort St. John Cruisers and Mile Zero Cruisers will be bringing their classic machines to the raceway for a show ’n’ shine.
Brush says that for the second weekend this season, the races will kick off with street legal races on Friday evening. Anyone with a street legal vehicle that is clean and can pass an inspection can bring it down to race on the 1/4 mile strip. Admission for racers is $20, and drivers must also bring an approved helmet.
The Northern Lights Raceway opening weekend action starts at 10:00 a.m. on both Saturday and Sunday with time trials, before races begin in the afternoon.
ROME — Police in Florence say a bomb squad officer lost an eye and had to have a hand amputated after a suspicious package he was examining exploded before dawn Sunday.
Florence Police Chief Alberto Intini told reporters that the package left outside a shuttered bookshop with links to a group of extreme right activists, CasaPound, had caught the attention of a passing police patrol.
The explosives squad was called to intervene, at about 5 a.m., and that’s when the officer was gravely injured, police spokesman Cesare Taraschi said.
The blast was under investigation.
Italy occasionally sees explosions that authorities have blamed on political extremists. The country suffered bombings, slayings and kidnappings during a period of domestic terrorism in the 1970s and early 1980s.
Mayor Dario Nardella says peaceful Florence “isn’t represented by the horrors” of the blast.
Florence Cardinal Giuseppe Betori decried criminals who wanted a “bloody passage from the old year to the new.”
Males who were overweight in childhood, but who lost the weight by young adulthood had a similar risk of developing type 2 diabetes as young adults who were not obese as children, according to a study presented at the American Diabetes Association 's 77th Scientific Sessions in San Diego, California. "These findings suggest that adverse metabolic health consequences of being overweight in childhood may possibly be reversed," lead study author Lise G. Bjerregaard, PhD, Department of Clinical Epidemiology, Frederiksberg Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark, said in a press release about the study.
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From the City of Ottawa, here is the most recent Main Street construction newsletter in PDF format – Construction Newsletter No 37 (EN)
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The 4th Annual Craft Fair will be held at the Sacred Heart Gymnasium, Saturday, November 4th, from 9am-4pm.
This event will feature local artists, handmade and unique items. Many treasures to be found for your home and gift giving. Knit and Crochet to painted rocks and hand produced beauty items.
For more information contact Susan Goodale at 541-273-0559.
Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman rejected on Wednesday evening the criticism voiced by Education Minister Naftali Bennett and Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked over the planned 14,000 residential units in Qalqiliya at the expense of Area C.
"The statement by the ministers of the Jewish Home is very surprising, since the so-called 'sticks and carrots' plan was introduced six months ago to all the cabinet ministers, including the ministers of the Jewish Home. Raising the issue today of all days, including the statements and demands, sounds too much like the conduct of the Tehiya movement in 1992, when it toppled the right-wing government headed by Yitzhak Shamir, which in turn brought the Oslo Accords upon us,” said Liberman.
Demarcus Cousins just got traded to the Pelicans by the kings in a last ditch effort to get something for the dominant big man. The Pelicans already have that with Anthony Davis, and while having two can never be bad, they will both commend hefty paychecks and valuable minutes at the same spot ans saw no change in record once Boogie was added.
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Nowadays customers for farmland don’t just look at the agricultural potential of the property but the tourism and heritage potential of the buildings and the yard are also taken into account.
Nowadays customers for farmland don’t just look at the agricultural potential of the property but the tourism and heritage potential of the buildings and the yard are also taken into account.
Bellewstown Bridge Farm at Bellewstown in Co Meath is such a place.
The 41.65ac farm fronts on to the Rivers Nanny and Bradden and has the remains of an old water mill and a dormant millpond. The property is for sale by public auction with a guide price of €450,000. Located 2.5km from Bellewstown Racecourse and 50m off the Duleek to Julianstown Road the farm
has almost 500m of road frontage along with lane access. A yard is located at the centre of the farm and includes a three-column lean-to cattle shed, an old stone cow byre, a three-column walled and covered haybarn with a two-bay lean-to.
March 29 Intec Pharma Ltd:
* Intec Pharma provides update on phase III accordance study of the accordion pill carbidopa/levodopa in parkinson's disease patients
* Intec Pharma Ltd says also reported that patients who have completed accordance study have continued into open-label extension portion of trial
* Says company expects to complete enrollment in accordance study in Q4 of 2017
* Intec Pharma-current pace of patients recruitment in accordance study,reduction in study's sample size enabled reducing expected number of study's clinical sites Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
In this enhanced episode, Alaskans take advantage of warm conditions to hunt and gather resources to improve their homesteads.
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Allied World Global Markets has appointed Karsten Buescher as assistant vice president for onshore construction business in Australia.
Buescher will report to Clifford Scott, the company's head of onshore construction in the Asia Pacific region.
The assistant vice president has held roles at companies including FM Insurance Company and Munich Re and has two decades of experience in engineering, underwriting and risk engineering, Allied World said.
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Carers Support at NET working in partnership with Carers Leeds can provide in-depth one-to-one support to individual carers where appropriate. This includes emotional support, information, advice and advocacy. NET can work with people to explore the options that are available to them as a carer. They can help with form filling, applying for specific benefits such as Disability Living Allowance, Attendance Allowance and Carers Allowance and making applications to Charitable Trusts. They can support carers as appropriate at formal meetings. NET offer one-to-one appointments at their offices, through drop-ins and, in some cases, by a home visit.
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Lala Nasir Masih Kabaddi Club Gokhowal won the “3rd All Punjab Gospel Youth Mission Christian Kabaddi Tournament” by defeating Gill Kabadi Club with 32-27 points.
Chief Organizer Pastor Rizwan Saqib said here Sunday that eight christian kabaddi clubs participated in the tournament played at Penta Ground Warispura.
District Sports Officer Tariq Nazir and President Divisional Kabaddi Association Chaudhary Javaid Kamal witnessed the final event and later on distributed cash prizes and trophies among the position holders.—APP
Iron Maiden Offshoot British Lion Expand Tour Plans
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(hennemusic) Iron Maiden offshoot British Lion have extended a fall 2018 tour with newly-announced dates in Canada and South America. Led by bassist Steve Harris, the events follow previously-revealed news of the band's first shows in Japan in late November.
The group will begin the fall run with a series of Canadian concerts where they'll be joined by Coney Hatch for gigs that start in Toronto, ON on November 1 before hitting Waterloo, Ottawa, Quebec City and Montreal.
British Lion will then head to South America for five shows, including three in Brazil (Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo and Porto Alegre) and appearances in Buenos Aires, Argentina and Santiago, Chile. See the dates and ticket details here.
The movie is based on virtual reality technology and the OASIS (Ontologically Anthropocentric Sensory Immersive Simulation) system. It is directed by Steven Spielberg, written by Zak Penn and Ernest Cline, based on the novel of the same name. The film stars, Tye Sheridan, Olivia Cooke, Ben Mendelsohn, T. J. Miller, Simon Pegg, and Mark Rylance.
The film is set in 2045, with the world on the brink of chaos and collapse. But the people have found salvation in the OASIS, an expansive virtual reality universe created by the brilliant and eccentric James Halliday (Mark Rylance). When Halliday dies, he leaves his immense fortune to the first person to find a digital Easter egg he has hidden somewhere in the OASIS, sparking a contest that grips the entire world. When an unlikely young hero named Wade Watts (Tye Sheridan) decides to join the contest, he is hurled into a breakneck, reality-bending treasure hunt through a fantastical universe of mystery, discovery and danger.
Brighton sealed promotion to the Premier League yesterday and they're on the front and back pages of today's national newspapers.
The Sun and Daily Mirror have both splashed the Seagulls over the front page, while the club also cover the back pages of every national paper as well.
Albion are back in the top flight of English football for the first time since 1983, after they beat Wigan 2-1 at the Amex yesterday and Huddersfield drew at Derby County.
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The Washington Capitals and Toronto Maple Leafs have provided fans with thrilling hockey through two games of their first-round Stanley Cup playoff series.
The top-seeded Capitals picked up Game 1 with an overtime goal from Tom Wilson, but the Maple Leafs responded in Game 2 with a double-overtime tally via Kasperi Kapanen.
The two clubs will battle it out in Game 3 at Air Canada Centre in the first postseason game played in Toronto since 2013. Given the outcomes of the first two matchups, we have a feeling Monday night’s contest is going to be pretty exciting.
Here’s how you can watch Capitals vs. Maple Leafs online.
When: Monday, April 17, at 7 p.m. ET
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April 10 Declout Ltd
* Refers to article published in Straits Times on 8 April 2017 titled "Declout Aiming To Complete More Acquisitions By Year End"
* Not commenced formal listing process nor has company engaged any professional parties to advise on potential spin-off of unit, Beaqon Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The James Bond star’s wife risked flashing a little too much as she stepped out in a low-cut look while enjoying some rare time off with her film star husband.
Wearing her tresses down in a natural wave, the 53-year-old showed off her curves in a navy swimsuit as she took a dip in the sea at Porto Cervo.
Keely’s ample assets were impossible to miss as she strutted along the sand while her spouse read in the shade.
Clutching a white baseball cap, the journalist kept her tortoiseshell sunglasses firmly on while wowing in the scallop-edged one-piece.
FORT SMITH (KFSM) — Crews were on the scene of a fire at The Golden Rules Clothes Closet in Fort Smith Tuesday night (April 24).
According to dispatchers, the call came in about 8 p.m. at the business on North 3rd street. Firefighters said the back of the building sustained the most damage.
According to United Way of Fort Smith, The Golden Rule Clothes Closet provides low-income families and victims of fires and natural disasters with clothing, furniture and household items free of charge.
Crews said no one was inside the building at the time of the fire.
The cause of the fire is under investigation. According to Battalion Chief Skip Matthews, it’s unclear at this time if the fire was set, or if it was an accident because there was some trash and couches outside of the building, which is where the fire started.
Stay with 5NEWS as this story continues to develop.
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Whitehead (pectoral) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Carolina.
Whitehead logged 53 of 56 defensive snaps in a Week 4 win over the Vikings, finishing with five tackles and two fumble recoveries in a game Jarrad Davis (neck) missed. Whitehead and Davis were limited practice participants all week, leaving it unclear whether the Lions will have both (or neither) available for Sunday's matchup with the Panthers.
May 3 Yum Brands Inc reported a better-than-expected quarterly profit, boosted by strong demand at its Taco Bell restaurants.
The company's income from continuing operations rose to $280 million, or 77 cents per share, in the first quarter ended March 31, from $226 million, or 54 cents per share.
Excluding items, the company earned 65 cents per share, beating the average analyst estimate of 60 cents per share, according to Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S.
Total revenue fell 1.8 percent to $1.42 billion. (Reporting by Sruthi Ramakrishnan in Bengaluru and Lisa Baertlein in Los Angeles; Editing by Supriya Kurane and Saumyadeb Chakrabarty)
× West Haven police warn parents about bike-riding dangers
WEST HAVEN — The West Haven Police Department is issuing a warning to parents about dangerous bike riding that they’ve seen in town.
West Haven police said they’re making the request to the parents because they’ve seen kids riding their bikes directly in front of cars.
“Speak to them before we do,” they warned parents.
“If you need assistance visit with them to WHPD,” they posted on their Facebook page. “We will gladly show them the confiscated bicycles from other young individuals, some are very $$$$$.”
This is clearly not only illegal but unacceptable and dangerous behavior, according to the police department.
South Korean shares traded higher late Monday morning as local institutional investors snatched up market heavyweights amid signs of abating tension between North Korea and the United States.
The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index gained 11.72 points, or 0.51 percent, to 2,331.43 as of 11:20 a.m.
(Yonhap)
Large caps traded mixed with market kingpin Samsung Electronics adding 0.85 percent, and global chipmaker SK hynix up 3.91 percent.AmorePacific, the largest cosmetics maker, declined 0.18 percent.Top automaker Hyundai Motor rose 1.76 percent, and its smaller affiliate Kia Motors traded 1.85 percent higher.POSCO, the No. 1 steelmaker, advanced 1.89 percent.The local currency was trading at 1,137.60 won against the US dollar, up 5.9 won from the previous session's close. (Yonhap)
We have The 4-Hour Work Week to thank for Silicon Valley entrepreneurs’ fervent embrace of the now famous Beckett quote on failing better but the pragmatic words of (probably) Einstein seem more apt for sinking start-ups: “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.”
Google has taken this very much to heart with its method for learning from failure: an internal process in which it deep dives into the least desirable effects that occurred as a result of the failure and how it can learn from that. It’s not simply “fail better” so much as dissecting the failure to see what went wrong and it is aptly known as the postmortem.
Root causes
An example postmortem on Google’s reWork blog breaks down the process: identifying the impact of the failure, root causes, trigger, and finally, resolution that leads to “action items” or, if you’re feeling Beckettian, “fail betters”.
https://rework.withgoogle.com/blog/postmortem-culture-how-you-can-learn-from-failure/
Washington out of postseason
LANDOVER, Md. — Facing a team with nothing to play for, Washington blew its chance to make the playoffs. Washington would have been a wild card with a win as long as the Packers-Lions night game didn't end in a tie. Instead, Kirk Cousins was intercepted twice in the second half by Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, leaving Washington to go into an offseason filled with questions. "You don't come out and lose like that," cornerback Josh Norman said. "That right there was just disgusting, it was despicable. … That right there, it's not football."
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WHAT COULD GO WRONG? Gov. Jerry Brown signs bill, makes California a sanctuary state.
Old and busted: Confederate-era Democrats believe they can pick and choose which federal laws they wish to enforce.
The new hotness? Err, pretty much the same in the Trump era.
The special counsel overseeing the investigation into Russia's role in the 2016 election is interviewing senior intelligence officials as part of a widening probe that now includes an examination of whether President Donald Trump attempted to obstruct justice, officials said.
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) -- The Hy-Vee food store chain has recalled store branded candy distributed to 242 stores in eight states after learning an ingredient from another company could be contaminated with salmonella bacteria.
West Des Moines-based Hy-Vee says a milk powder ingredient used in chocolate coating has the potential for contamination and the candy's manufacturer, Palmer Candy Co., announced a recall of some of its products.
The candy is in a clear plastic container with sell-by dates between Jan. 26 and Feb. 23. It includes chocolate almond bark, chocolate almond pretzels, dazzled peanut brittle, holiday candy trays and others fully listed on the FDA recall website .
The candy was distributed to Hy-Vee's eight-state region, including Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin.
No illnesses have been reported.
Andersen will take on the Bruins in Boston for Game 7 of the conference quarterfinals Wednesday, NHL.com reports.
This confirmation won't catch anyone by surprise, as Andersen has been phenomenal and arguably the main reason why the Buds have forced a seventh game in an exciting series between Original Six clubs. Specifically, Andersen posted a .949 save percentage between Games 5 and 6 (denying 74 of 78 shots), and he helped his team kill off seven of eight power-play opportunities from the B's while earning first-star honors in each of those must-win contests.
Big clash over Memorial Oval
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By Michael Murphy
A deep rift between City Council and the Memorial Oval Community Committee has been revealed in “highly emotive” meeting minutes published on council’s website at the weekend.
Council has ordered the committee to evict a business from one of the pavilions and seek approval from a council officer before taking bookings for events.
The released documents cover committee meetings dating back to September and detail some bizarre claims and counter-claims, including one about dead mice and a bucket of urine.
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Economist Don Klepper-Smith addresses the Greater Danbury Chamber of Commerce's annual Economic Forecast breakfast at Michael's at the Grove in Bethel on Wednesday. Economist Don Klepper-Smith addresses the Greater Danbury Chamber of Commerce's annual Economic Forecast breakfast at Michael's at the Grove in Bethel on Wednesday.
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As Bill Monaghan prepares to become the first coach to lead West Perth in 200 matches, he tells The WAFL Show of the tough call he needs to make about his future and identifies the best player at the club in his time.
GS Chairman Huh Chang-soo urged the group to diversify its business portfolio and make various attempts to explore new markets.“With the uncertainty growing over the management environment, we should diversify profit-oriented platforms by making drastic investments and explore new business opportunities and new markets by encouraging (employees) to make various attempts,” he said during his New Year’s address delivered at a meeting at GS Tower in Seoul.Citing the unfavorable political situation in markets around the world, Huh asked GS executives to establish a new corporate culture for the group that would evolve through self-reflection.“To overcome the hardship we are facing today and to make a leap forward, we need to have some time for introspection,” he said.The nation’s ninth-largest conglomerate has been focusing on energy, retail and construction, but has been seeking merger and acquisition opportunities to widen its business portfolio.By Cho Chung-un (christory@heraldcorp.com)
San Bernardino County Sheriff’s deputies are searching for Phuong Le, 54, of Highland, who suffers from dementia and only speaks Vietnamese, according to a sheriff’s news release.
She was last seen about 4 p.m. Monday, Feb. 26.
Good Evening Highland. Missing 54 Phuong Le 5'5 110. Wearing same top in pic. Last seen on Peacock street at 1600. Only speaks Vietnamese has dementia. Please call dispatch if you see her or have seen her. 909-387-8313. pic.twitter.com/GMFYdCHtp8 — Highland Police (@HighlandPolice) February 27, 2018
She is described as 5-feet, 5-inches tall, 110 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. She only speaks Vietnamese.
She was last seen wearing an aquamarine blouse, like the one in the photo distributed by deputies covering Highland.
Call dispatch if you see her or have seen her: 909-387-8313.
Familia (shoulder) is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment for the Gulf Coast League Mets on Tuesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
This is encouraging news, as Familia is set to return to game action for the first time since landing on the disabled list back at the beginning of May. Given the length of his absence, he's expected to need multiple games on a rehab assignment before ultimately being ready to rejoin the big-league bullpen. This likely puts his return date near the beginning of September, though a clearer timetable for his return should be available as he progresses through his rehab stint. With recently acquired A.J. Ramos in the ninth inning picture for the Mets, it's unclear if Familiar will reclaim his role as the closer upon activation.
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CAÑON CITY, Colo. — Cañon City Police were dispatched to the McDonald’s located at 2305 Fremont Drive on reports of a shooting around 6:30 p.m.
Officers found one man dead from a gunshot wound. A suspect was taken into custody in the area, a short time later.
Cañon City Police says there appears to be no danger to the public at this time.
The investigation is ongoing.
FOX21 Local News Right Now has a crew there working to get more information.
The owner and operator of the McDonald’s in Cañon City released a statement regarding the incident:
“The safety of our employees and our customers is of utmost importance and we are cooperating with the police to ensure they have all the information they need for their investigation. Please direct any questions to the Cañon City Police Department. Our thoughts and prayers are with all involved in this unfortunate incident.” — Dave Napier, McDonald’s Cañon City Owner/Operator
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Russia does not have enough time to launch three Soyuz-ST launch vehicles from French Guiana before the end of 2018 as planned.
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Dec 12 (Reuters) - Publity AG:
* PUBLITY AG SELLS 41,000 SQUARE METRES OF OFFICE SPACE IN ESCHBORN NEAR FRANKFURT AM MAIN Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
Dense grey smoke was visible for several kilometres near a barn fire at a pork farm southwest of Stratford on Monday.
Nineteen West Perth firefighters aboard five trucks responded to the blaze on Perth Line 16 near Highway 23 just before the noon hour, said Fire Chief Bill Hunter of West Perth and Perth East Departments. The call quickly went out for two more water-tanker trucks from Sebringville, as well as one from St. Marys and another from Granton departments, he said.
“There was no livestock lost,” he said. “There was no livestock in the barn.”
Chief Hunter described the fire—which affected a main barn and two attached smaller buildings—as being “fully involved” when firefighters arrived on scene.
“Our main goal then is to contain it so it doesn’t spread to any other buildings,” he noted.
An excavator was on its way to the site to help pull apart debris so firefighters could douse any remaining hotspots after getting the blaze under control.
– WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross recently spoke with Busted Open about Samoa Joe and Brock Lesnar’s upcoming match at Great Balls of Fire, check out the highlights below:
“I believe those two guys are gonna have a whole hell of a lot to say about their presentation in Dallas. I really do. I also believe that each guy is an alpha male. They’re going to bring each other their best, there’s gonna be locks up that would make some people leave wrestling school. So, I believe Samoa Joe and Brock Lesnar is going to be a classic.”
“I believe it’s going to be a great match, ya know, I’ve lobbied to call it, like a goof. I will ‘Talk for food.’ From Oklahoma to Dallas, I can be there in two and half hours.”
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Russian farming conglomerate Rusagro (Ros Agro Plc) said:
* Its Board of Directors has recommended a first-half dividend payment of 69.2 roubles ($1.15) per share or 13.84 roubles per GDR ($0.23);
* The extraordinary general meeting of shareholders will be held on September 14;
* The dividend record date is September 14. Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting by Moscow Newsroom)
MONMOUTH, Maine (AP)  A Maine apple orchard employee's attempt to channel the soul of Bill Murray's character in "Caddyshack" has ended with a similar result.
Authorities say the orchard employee started a fire on Saturday to try to smoke a woodchuck out from a hole in the ground in Monmouth. The Kennebec Journal reports he accidentally started a brush fire that burned almost 2 acres (0.8 hectares) of grass and brush.
Monmouth assistant fire chief Ed Pollard describes the effort as "not the way to get rid of a woodchuck." Pollard says it's unclear if the woodchuck was harmed or scared off by the fire.
In the 1980 film "Caddyshack," Murray's Carl Spackler character fails in an attempt to use explosives to kill a pesky gopher and causes a lot of damage.
The Angels agreed to a one-year $1.45-million deal with reliever Blake Wood, just hours ahead of Friday’s deadline for offering arbitration to eligible players.
Wood, 32, was a likely candidate for an early signing because the Angels were interested in keeping him, but his projected arbitration salary of $2.2 million was perhaps a little high.
In situations like that, teams try to reach agreements early at lesser amounts, or else non-tender the player.
Wood pitched just 17 innings for the Angels after they claimed him from the Cincinnati Reds on waivers in August. Although he had a 4.76 ERA, his 22 strikeouts and four walks encouraged the Angels to bring him back.
As expected, the Angels offered arbitration to their other 10 eligible players: starters Garrett Richards, Matt Shoemaker, Tyler Skaggs, Andrew Heaney and JC Ramirez, relievers Cam Bedrosian, Blake Parker and Jose Alvarez, catcher Martin Maldonado and first baseman C.J. Cron.
SINGAPORE: Malaysia’s Qualitas Medical Group aims to launch a Singapore Exchange IPO of up to S$200m (RM603.8m) sometime between January and February, according to two persons with knowledge of the plans.
We are tentatively looking to lodge the prospectus in January, said one of them.
Majority shareholder Southern Capital postponed a similar-sized Bursa Malaysia IPO in March 2015, following tepid response from investors. The IPO was pulled at the premarketing stage. In addition to Malaysia, Qualitas runs healthcare services in Australia, India and Singapore.
CIMB, Credit Suisse and DBS are working on the IPO. DBS was not part of the original syndicate.
The healthcare services provider was earlier listed on Singapore’s Catalist exchange for small companies before delisting in 2011. – Reuters
Mario Batali is stepping down from daily operations at his restaurant empire following reports of sexual misconduct by the celebrity chef over a period of at least 20 years.The online site Eater New York reported Monday that the incidents involve at least four women, three who worked for Batali. In a prepared statement sent to The Associated Press, Batali said the complaints match up with his past behavior.A spokesperson for Batali & Bastianich Hospitality Group says an employee reported inappropriate behavior by Batali in October. The company told Eater it was the first formal complaint against Batali and that he was reprimanded and required to attend training.ABC said Monday that it has asked Batali to step away from the show, "The Chew" while the allegations are investigated.
The teams go into the final elimination challenge ready to give it their all in the season finale of, KICKING & SCREAMING.
North Korea has placed its army on “maximum alert”, as it disclosed United States interests it will attack if provoked “from the remote US lands to the American military bases on the Korean peninsula”. This followed the US vice president, Mike Pence, visit on Monday to the heavily militarised border between North Korea and South […]
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Stream or download Tuesday’s edition of MMAjunkie Radio with guests Evan Dunham and Simon Samano.
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FILE - In this March 22, 2010, file photo, basketballs are seen before Northern Iowa's NCAA college basketball practice, in Cedar Falls, Iowa. College basketball spent an entire season operating amid a federal corruption investigation that magnified long-simmering problems within the sport, from unethical agent conduct to concerns over the "one-and-done" model. Now it’s time to hear new ideas on how to fix them. On Wednesday morning, April 25, 2018, the commission headed by former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will present its proposed reforms to university presidents of the NCAA Board of Governors and the Division I Board of Directors at the NCAA headquarters in Indianapolis. And that starts what could be a complicated process in getting changes adopted and implemented in time for next season. Charlie Neibergall, File AP Photo
Alewive’s Golden from Lift Bridge Brewing: I’m a little late to this party, given that this beer was released last month, to celebrate Women’s History Month, but I finally got around to trying it, and it’s so good I just had to write about it.
Lift Bridge’s lab technician and quality control expert, Daniella Majerus, took the brewery equipment reins to brew this lovely beer, which gets its tart-sweet flavors from hibiscus and pomegranate, and its spicy undertone from Belgian yeast.
A portion of the proceeds go to the Minnesota Women’s Consortium and the Pink Boots Society, which helps women in the beer industry advance their careers through education. It’s available in the brewery’s taproom or a few select restaurants in town, and it’s an extremely limited run, so hurry.
International Bittering Units (IBU): 22; Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7.5 percent
Lift Bridge Brewing Company: 1900 Tower Drive W., Stillwater; 888-430-2337; liftbridgebrewery.com
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Cam Newton is straight-up apologizing for a comment he made to a female reporter that many branded sexist and belittling ... going so far as to make a video for it. Cam posted the apology…
" Brazil's army will deploy soldiers in Rio de Janeiro's metropolitan area until Feb. 22, one week before Carnaval ends. Temer only partly agreed with Rio de Janeiro Gov. Luiz Fernando Pezao's request to have troops police the entire state until March 5. The soldiers will help amid police officers' strike threats and riots led by anarchists during state legislature votes on austerity measures.
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The pop star's new self-titled album will be the follow-up to their 2016 album "7/27" and is will also be the group's first music release since they become a quartet.
The current lineup, Dinah Jane, Normani Kordei, Lauren Jauregui and Ally Brooke -- parted ways with Camila Cabello in December 2016. Watch the new video here.
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An elderly man is in hospital after he was hit by a bus as it pulled away from a stop on Westgate Road in Newcastle on Monday morning.
Westgate Road was closed by police after the collision, at approximately 10am, while emergency services treated the casualty.
Police, paramedics and firefighters were all called to the collision near the old Newcastle General Hospital and drivers were diverted while the road was closed.
The North East Ambulance Service sent an ambulance, a trauma paramedic and two hazardous area response team crews to the scene.
A spokeswoman said they took one person to the Royal Victoria Infirmary and police later added he is thought to have only suffered minor injuries.
Firefighters from Colby Court and Gateshead fire stations were also on the scene before the road was reopened at around 10.50am.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Central Bank Of India Ltd:
* GETS SHAREHOLDERS' NOD FOR ISSUE OF 38.8 MILLION SHARES WORTH 3.23 BILLION RUPEES TO GOVERNMENT OF INDIA ON PREFERENTIAL BASIS Source text - bit.ly/2nvKhLK Further company coverage:
Find gifts for the art enthusiasts in your life. Ticket-holders have the opportunity to walk away with small affordable works of art by Propeller members, invited guests and other artists starting at only $50. Dec 15 from 6:30-9:30 pm (preview Dec 12-15 from noon-6 pm).
Ronald D. East, 77, of Shelton, owner of the East & Waldhaus Insurance Agency, husband of Susan Sharpe East, died June 11.
Born March 20, 1940 in Derby, son of the late Stanley and Ruth Vedder East.
Besides his wife, survivors include a son, Ronald D. East Jr. of Oxford, daughter, Lori Michalak of Shelton, brother, Stanley East of La Plata, Missouri, sister, Ruth Koenig of Myrtle Beach, S.C. and grandchildren, Alyssa and Jennifer East, Ronald East III and Kimberly and Michael Michalak.
Services: Friday, June 16, 11 a.m., Jenkins King & Malerba Funeral Home, 12 Franklin St., Ansonia at 11 a.m. Calling hours: Friday, 9-11 a.m. before the service. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery, Shelton.
Memorial contributions: The First Baptist Church of Abington MA for the The Good Samaritan Hospital Mission, mail to P.O. Box 111, Shelton, CT 06484.
PRECIOUS-Gold gains as stocks fall after report of Trump probe
BENGALURU, June 15 Gold edged up early on Thursday from a near three-week low hit in the previous session, as Asian stocks fell on a report that U.S. President Donald Trump is being investigated for possible obstruction of justice. FUNDAMENTALS * Spot gold rose 0.2 percent to $1,263.70 per ounce by 0107 GMT. * U.S. gold futures for August delivery fell 0.8 percent to $1,265.90 per ounce. * Spot gold hit a session low of $1,256.65 on Wednesda
A woman has been threatened by a knife wielding couple who entered her Brisbane home before taking her car keys and stealing her car.
The man and woman entered the Annerley home about 2am on Tuesday and threatened a woman with a knife, but she was not injured, police say.
The woman flagged down a passing police car and they are now searching for the couple and a blue Honda Trax sedan with Queensland registration 254-WMO.
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel is condemning an Irish bill that would outlaw the import of goods from West Bank settlements and plans to summon the Irish ambassador over the legislation.
If passed, Ireland would become the first European country to ban settlement products, though several countries already label them.
The European Union in 2015 approved guidelines to label settlement products. It said the move was meant to differentiate between Israel, a close trade partner, and the settlements, which it considers illegal.
Although the Irish bill makes a similar distinction, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said it aims to harm his country and would bolster an international movement advocating boycotts against Israel.
The bill, debated in Ireland's senate Tuesday, must pass several hurdles to become law.
The Irish Foreign Ministry had no immediate comment.
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Juventus finally drew Tottenham as the English side will be their upcoming opponents in the UEFA Champions league round of 16. This won't certainly be an easy match-up for Juve as Tottenham proved their worth by finishing ahead of Real Madrid in their group. Even so, it could've been worse for Allegri's men as their was a risk of them drawing PSG, Manchester City and Manchester United. The first game will be played in Turin as the return leg will be played in London England. Mehdi Benatia posted a message on Twitter as he now seems fully focused on facing Tottenham in the UCl. You can view the tweet bellow right here on Calciomercato.com.
Tom Petty influenced so many in music, and I was definitely one of those. My buddy Tom Pritchett turned me on to his music when I was about 15. He had a low riding Honda prelude that had a stereo system I've yet to see matched and he would crank this song as loud as it would go… we felt like kings riding those back roads and Petty was the reason for that feeling…. thank u Tom for all the inspiration. RIP #manchester
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Man asleep in parking lots gets second felony OVI charge
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A Boardman man who police say fell asleep in two Midlothian Boulevard parking lots Tuesday received his second felony OVI charge.
Robert Burton, 56, of West Parkside Drive, fell asleep in the parking lot of a gas station, got in his car and drove to a dollar store where he again fell asleep in the parking lot, according to a police report.
Officers reported smelling a strong odor of alcohol, but Burton did not submit to a breathalyzer.
Records show that Burton has a previous felony OVI charge, and he has not had a valid driver’s license since 1984.
Up until Haig's name emerged, the only other person of interest named in the Vegas shooting was Paddock's girlfriend, Marilou Danley. She last issued a public comment three days after the shooting and has kept a low profile since then. She said she had been "devastated" by Paddock's crime, and she has cooperated with authorities during the investigation. Authorities have said that Paddock, who killed himself with a shot through the mouth, was the only gunman to fire on the crowd.
FRANKFURT, Feb 15 (Reuters) - General Motors Chief Executive Mary Barra and President Dan Ammann are at Opel's headquarters in Ruesselsheim, Germany, Opel said on Wednesday.
PSA and GM on Tuesday said they were exploring a potential deepening of strategic initiatives, including a sale of Opel to the French company.
German monthly Manager Magazin reported that Barra and Ammann were visiting Opel to brief top management there about the talks with PSA.
Manager Magazin also said Opel CEO Karl-Thomas Neumann was in parallel working on a strategy to turn Opel into a pure electric car brand by 2030. (Reporting by Ilona Wissenbach and Edward Taylor; Editing by Maria Sheahan)
Sky Plc is set to issue its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, April 19th. Analysts expect the company to announce earnings of $14.67 per share for the quarter.
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Stassi went 2-for-4 with a home run, double and three RBI in Wednesday's 5-3 loss to the Yankees.
Stassi provided all of Houston's offense in this one, smacking a two-run homer in the fifth before tacking on an RBI double in the ninth off closer Aroldis Chapman. With Brian McCann (knee) on the disabled list, Stassi is set to take on the primary catching responsibilities in his stead. Even with the injury to McCann, Stassi has earned his playing time, slashing .303/.367/.562 through the opening two months.
DECEMBER 20: Stevie Donatell #87 of the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers gestures after scoring a touchdown during the first half of the game against the Memphis Tigers at FAU Stadium on December 20, 2016 in Boca Raton, Florida. BOCA RATON, FL - DECEMBER 20: Stevie Donatell #87 of the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers gestures after scoring a touchdown during the first half of the game against the Memphis Tigers at FAU Stadium on December BOSTON, MA - JUNE 21: New England Patriot's rookies Steven Scheu, Bryce Williams, Cre'von Leblanc, and Jonathan Jones visit Andrew at Boston Children's Hospital June 21, 2016 in Boston, Massachusetts.
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MEDIA – Legislation to help fight Pennsylvania’s opioid epidemic by further encouraging people to pursue treatment following an overdose is being proposed. The bill would amend the Controlled Substance, Drug, Device, and Cosmetic Act to require a person experiencing a drug overdose to receive a screening and referral for treatment from a certified recovery specialist or other trained medical professional to avoid criminal charges. The measure would help ensure that those suffering from addiction have another opportunity to discuss their treatment options in hopes that they pursue recovery. Drug overdoses have eclipsed all other causes of unintentional injury death in the United States, exceeding the number of deaths from motor vehicle crashes and gunshots combined. In 2016, there were 4,884 drug-related deaths in Pennsylvania.
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WATERTOWN TWP., MI -- Tools were stolen from an auto shop over the weekend after police say the culprits rammed a vehicle into the side of the building, allowing them to get inside.
The tools were stolen sometime between 3 p.m. April 21 and 8:30 a.m. Monday, April 23, from A.J's Auto and Truck Service in Fostoria, an unincorporated community in Tuscola County near the Lapeer County border, officials say.
Tuscola County Sheriff's Office Glen Skrent said it's believed the culprit or culprits were able to get inside by ramming a vehicle into the west side of the building.
Skrent said "considerable damage" was done to the building's exterior.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call Tuscola County Sheriff's Office Sgt. Michael Mattlin at 989-673-8161 ext. 2230.
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A helicopter has crashed in Yorkshire this afternoon, police have confirmed.
Officers were called to the scene near Aldborough, Boroughbridge, in the north of the county, around 1.23pm.
Emergency services including police, fire and ambulance crews are in attendance.
Police are not yet able to confirm any information about casualties, reports the Yorkshire Evening Post.
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Recently I got into a situation where I hit a bug with Jenkins where Jenkinsfile locks were not released if the job was terminated.
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Restarting Jenkins
Reinstalling the plugin
Removing the locks manually from the top level Jenkins page
Raising a bug
None of these worked.
I found a solution that involved manually hacking files.
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April 3 Warsaw Stock Exchange (WSE):
* Said on Friday that it resolved to suspend trading of Equitier SA shares on the NewConnect market of the Warsaw Stock Exchange as of April 3
* WSE obliged the company to analyze and publish a document concerning its financial situation
* Trading on the company's shares to be suspended until the end of the second trading day following the day of the publication of the document mentioned above
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Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, on his first multination tour of Latin America, has sought to present a message of cooperation and engagement while struggling to keep President Donald Trump’s views from overshadowing his trip.
As Mr. Tillerson met with President Enrique Peña Nieto and other top Mexican and Canadian officials in Mexico City on Friday, Mr. Trump was in Virginia, chastising countries that are sources of illegal drugs in the U.S.
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Onlookers catch this hardcore elder rocking out to some metal and despite critics calling it a dangerous move for the metalhead, it’s safe to say the act of rocking out really has no age limit.
For those about to rock, as always, we salute you!
Mike Pence has flatly denied rumors and reports he is preparing to succeed President Donald Trump as the 46th president of the United States. But that didn’t stop Anthony Scaramucci, the former White House communications director, from coining a potentially prophetic nickname for the vice president. Scaramucci revealed that, during his brief stint in the White…
(AP) - Rosalie Sorrels, a Grammy-nominated folk singer and native of Idaho who recorded more than 20 albums and performed at top folk festivals around the country, has died. She was 83.
She died on Sunday in Reno, Nevada, at the home of her daughter, Holly Marizu.
Marizu told The Associated Press on Wednesday that her mother had been diagnosed with colon cancer in 2016 and also suffered from dementia, but a cause of death hadn't been determined.
Sorrels started traveling to performances with her five children after her marriage broke up in 1996. She received Grammy nominations for two of her albums.
In the 1980s she moved to a cabin near Idaho City about 60 miles (96 kilometers) northeast of Boise.
Memorial services are being planned, one of them in Boise later this month.
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The Stone House on Ridge Road offers serene surroundings and privacy nestled in between towering aspen stands, lush green meadows and pastures on 16 acres in Lake Creek yet only an easy 15 minute drive from downtown Edwards. The property consists of a four bedroom main house with an over-sized balcony offering privacy and a commanding forest view; a separate two bedroom Guesthouse with full bath, kitchen and living area; and two large storage barns.
Local news channel WABC cited police sources as saying a possible pipe bomb detonated in a passageway below ground at Port Authority. (Reuters)
New York emergency authorities were responding to reports of an explosion at New York’s Port Authority, one of the city’s busiest commuter hubs, during Monday morning’s rush hour. Local news channel WABC cited police sources as saying a possible pipe bomb detonated in a passageway below ground at Port Authority. Media reported several people were injured, and WPIX television reported, citing sources, that a man with a “possible second device” has been detained in the subway tunnel. The New York Police Department said in its official Twitter feed that there was an explosion of unknown origin and that some subway train lines were being evacuated.
(Further details awaited)
This March 15, 2018 photo shows apartment buildings in the Astoria section of Queens, N.Y. The Kushner Cos. routinely filed false paperwork with the city declaring it had zero rent-regulated tenants in dozens of buildings it owned across the city, including these, when it, in fact, had many of them. Bebeto Matthews AP Photo
West Lothian Clarion have won praise for their organisation of the recent Scottish senior circuit and youth road race championships.
The club hosted the events at Ingliston with Matthew Ball and his helpers earning plaudits for their work in making the prestigious event such a success.
Clation's Orla Burn was second in the under-8s race
And things didn’t just go well for Clarion on the organisational side - they also enjoyed success on the bike.
In the girls’ under-12 race Katie Galloway took bronze for the host club, finishing behind Anna Reid (Speedflex RT) and Christina McGoram (Peebles) who both finished ahead of a number of the boys.
And Orla Burn also gave Clarion something to celebrate by taking second place in the under-8s race.
Unfortunately Christopher Hordon missed out as he crashed out at the final corner of his last race as a youth racer, but more seems sure to be seen of him in the junior men’s events in the years to come.
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1:02 Remembering David Fear: 'A Grover Beach hero'
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1:42 Water gushes at California's Lake Oroville dam
2:52 What you need to know about the massive Oroville dam emergency in California
March 31 Golden Minerals Co-
* Golden Minerals announces Hecla lease extension and Santa Maria ni 43-101 filing details
* Golden Minerals-Minera Hecla S.A. de C.V. exercised right to extend lease of co's oxide mill in Mexico for additional 18 months, through dec 31,2018
* Golden minerals Co -at hecla's anticipated average 400 tonnes per day production rate,co anticipates net cash of about $0.4 million per month in 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- Rob Gray scored 20 points, Devin Davis had key points late and Houston held off UCF 69-65 on Saturday.
Davis split two UCF defenders and laid the ball in just before the shot clock ran out for a 65-61 lead with a minute to go and added two free throws with 34 seconds remaining for a six-point lead.
Gray was 7-of-15 shooting with five assists. Corey Davis Jr. had three 3-pointers and 15 points while Breaon Brady grabbed nine rebounds.
The Cougars (17-5, 7-3 American) led the whole way and were up 10 with 15:21 remaining before the Knights (14-8, 5-5) got within two, the final time at 63-61 on B.J. Taylor's bucket with 2:13 left.
A.J. Davis had 13 points and 10 rebounds with Taylor adding 15 points and Ceasar DeJesus and Davon Griffin 10 points each for UCF.
In the middle of calling Mulder to discuss their missing son, Scully falls to the floor and loses control of her phone.
Fordville Man Dies After Icy Rollover Crash in Ramsey County
It happened 3 miles east of Crary
RAMSEY COUNTY, ND — Icy roads led to a fatal rollover in Ramsey County.
The North Dakota Highway Patrol says a truck was traveling on County Road 2 around 8:30 this morning when it spun out of control, went into the ditch and rolled.
It happened 3 miles east of Crary.
The driver died on the scene.
He is being identified as a 90-year-old man from Fordville, North Dakota.
Authorities will release his name after family has been notified.
BIG RAPIDS — The Ferris State softball team dropped a tight game to No. 23 Saginaw Valley State 4-2 in game one of a doubleheader, but rebounded to […]
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Man charged with robbing NW Indiana restaurant
A man has been charged with the armed robbery of a restaurant Monday morning in northwest Indiana.
Jeffery John Smar, 47, is facing felony robbery charges for a hold-up at 11:46 a.m. at Country Kitchen, 120 N. Main St. in Hebron, Indiana, according to a statement from the Porter County sheriff’s office.
Investigators identified Smar as a suspect and were in the process of obtaining a search warrant for his Hebron home at 3:15 p.m. when officers conducting surveillance saw him walking down the driveway, the sheriff’s office said. He was arrested without incident.
Smar is also suspected in a series of armed robberies over the past few weeks in the Center Township, Hebron and Lake County areas, the sheriff’s office said. A vehicle spotted at a previous robbery was seen inside Smar’s garage.
Smar is being held at the Porter County Jail on the initial robbery charges, and further charges against him were pending in Lake County, the sheriff’s office said.
April 6 Kddl Ltd
* KDDL Ltd says strategic partnerships with Nomos Glashutte SA and Oris SA
* KDDL Ltd says Oris Sa will end its partnership with existing retailers
* KDDL Ltd says partnerships for exclusively retailing nomos glashutte watches and oris watches in india Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The Sea of Thieves release date time has been confirmed for the UK
Sea of Thieves will be the first of a new wave of Xbox One exclusive to launch in 2018.
Unlike in the past, the new titles from Rare will be available as part of Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass from day one.
The Xbox One Sea of Thieves release date is March 20, however, what region you are in does play a role in when you will get to start playing.
The official Sea of Thieves release times have also been confirmed by Microsoft, and it’s good news for those in the UK.
The new Pirate adventure game will be available at midnight on March 20, meaning that will be when servers will go live in the region.
A lot of other regions are actually getting access a little earlier, below you can find a list for other European territories:
Two studies in the February 14 issue of JAMA examine hair loss among women with breast cancer who received scalp cooling before, during and after chemotherapy.Chemotherapy may result in hair loss (alopecia), which women rate as one of the most distressing adverse effects of chemotherapy. Scalp cooling is hypothesized to reduce blood flow to hair follicles and reduce uptake of chemotherapeutic agents. Modern methods to prevent hair loss use devices that circulate fluid in a cooling cap using refrigeration.
Syrian President Bashar Assad is threatening to attack a region held by U.S.-backed Kurdish fighters in northeastern Syria if talks fail to bring the area back under Damascus’ authority.
Assad said in an interview with Russia Today television which aired on Thursday that the U.S. troops, who operate air bases and outposts in the Kurdish-administered region, will have to leave country.
He says he has opened the door to negotiations with the Kurdish-run administration while also preparing to “liberate by force.”
Forces loyal to Assad, who is backed by Russia and Iran, and the Syrian Kurds have clashed sporadically over the eastern oil province of Deir el-Zour. They led rival fronts against Islamic State militants last year, and they maintain a protracted front against each other along the Euphrates River.
The Botts Fiorito American Legion Auxiliary 576 announces 2017 Poppy Girl Ellison Williams is in the 3rd Grade at Wolcott Street School in Le Roy. She is the daughter of Dave and Mindy Williams, Granddaughter of Dave and Bee Hyde and Jim and Peggy Williams.
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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanth will visit Darbhanga district in Bihar on Thursday, where he will address a public meeting.
The event is a part of various activities the BJP has organised across the country to mark the completion of three years of the Narendra Modi government. Former Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar, Sushil Kumar Modi of the BJP, and party state president Nityanand Rai will also be present at the public meeting. Adityanath will leave for Darbhanga from Gorakhpur on Thursday after inaugurating a yoga training camp .
A PTI report said Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday urged Adityanath not to come ‘empty handed’ but implement the liquor ban and 50 per cent reservation for women in local bodies.
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Two men suspected of a carjacking in Connecticut were killed when the stolen car crashed into a synagogue following a police chase.
New Haven police say the two suspects claimed to have a handgun and took the victim's 2005 Toyota Highlander around 12:15 a.m. Monday. The victim was not injured.
A little more than an hour later an officer spotted the stolen car, called for backup, and began pursuing the suspects.
The stolen car crashed into the Congregation Beth El Keser Synagogue.
The suspects' names have not been released. New Haven police say the investigation has been turned over to the Connecticut State Police and the state's attorney's office.
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Rest stop feud prompts Taste NY change Shops at Broome County, Long Island rest areas will shift to self-checkout system. Check out this story on pressconnects.com: http://press.sn/2lMqc1n The state DOT will shift to a self-checkout system at the I Love NY Gateway Center in Kirkwood, Broome County, in a bid to avoid federal sanctions in an ongoing feud with the Federal Highway Administration.
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Iran UN Consultant Gets 3 Months For Tax, Sanctions Crimes
Law360, New York (February 2, 2018, 10:06 PM EST) -- A researcher for Iran's mission to the United Nations who copped to tax evasion and sanctions violations was sentenced by a Brooklyn federal judge to three months in prison on Friday after he testified at length to rebut prosecutors' insinuations that he worked for Iranian intelligence.
Ahmad Sheikhzadeh, 61, a U.S. citizen who was hit with seven counts in early 2016 and took a plea deal that November, faced a sentence in the four- to five-year range under sentencing guidelines, and the government pushed for longer....
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John Ojo is one of the top available free agents this off-season but according to a report from the Toronto Sun's Scott Mitchell, isn't expected to sign with a CFL team anytime soon if at all.
CB John Ojo should have his Achilles cleared in about 6 weeks and has at least 8 NFL workouts, per source. Non-factor in #CFL FA right now. — Scott Mitchell (@ScottMitchellPM) February 14, 2017
Ojo, who missed all of 2016 with a torn Achilles, is expected to be cleared in about six weeks, according to Mitchell's report, and already has at least eight NFL workouts lined up.
Ojo was named a CFL All-Star in his rookie season in 2015, finishing with 41 tackles and five interceptions for the Edmonton Eskimos.
Thanks to third-period goals by Tyler Bertuzzi and Martin Frk , the Griffins rallied for a 4-3 victory over the Syracuse Crunch in Game 6 of the Calder Cup Finals on Tuesday to win the hard-fought series 4-2 and become just the fifth active AHL franchise to claim multiple Calder Cup titles. Bertuzzi, who set the Griffins' franchise record with 23 career playoff goals, was awarded the Jack A. Butterfield Trophy as the most valuable player in the Calder Cup Playoffs.
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Bank account set up for family of murdered teen
The father of Yosif Al-Hasnawi, the 19-year-old who was shot and killed while trying to protect a stranger, spoke with CHCH for the first time yesterday.
A bank account for donations to Al-Hasnawi’s family has been set up to help with funeral expenses and returning his remains to their native Iraq.
The remaining funds will go towards a Brock University scholarship fund in Al-Hasnawi’s name.
The fund is called the Yosif Al-Hasnawi Trust. It’s at Scotiabank, branch transit number 55236, account number 55236 01194 15.
Plans, charts, coffee, budgets, documents, negotiations, deadlines... it's just another day in the life of ordinary office clerk Pavel Makarov. He wears a shirt with cufflinks, a slim tie, trousers, a jacket and sunglasses. His responsibilities include putting coffee in the coffee machine.
But outside the office, Pavel's life is rather different. Still donning his suit and tie, he plunges into the world of extreme sports, adrenaline, and adventure travel. With the aid of a camera, he began documenting his activities in his Instagram travel blog "The Office Plankton" (@macpava), which currently has more than 25,000 subscribers. It's worlds away from life at the office.
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Josh Sargent converted a penalty kick in the first half, Chris Durkin and Andrew Carleton added goals in the second and the United States opened the Under-17 World Cup with a 3-0 win over host India on Friday in New Delhi.
Sargent, a forward from O'Fallon, Missouri, who signed with Germany's Werder Bremen last month, was tripped in the penalty area and beat Dheeraj Moirangthem to the goalkeeper's right with the penalty kick in the 30th minute.
Durkin, who debuted for D.C. United in the 2016 U.S. Open Cup, doubled the lead in the 51st with a left-footed volley from just past the penalty spot that deflected in off a defender after India failed to clear Blaine Ferri's corner kick.
Carleton, who made his Major League Soccer debut for Atlanta United in May, rounded Moirangthem to score in the 84th.
The U.S. outshot India 19-8 and leads Group D on goal difference over Ghana, which opened with a 1-0 win over Colombia. The Americans play Ghana on Monday in New Delhi and Colombia on Thursday at Navi Maubai.
The Riverside County Boys Athlete of the Week:
Name: Steven Howe
School: Great Oak
Sport: Tennis
Year: Senior
Noteworthy: Howe swept his singles matches against Chaparral and Temecula Valley last week and surpassed the 200-sets-won milestone for his high school career. Howe has not dropped a set in league play this season and has helped the Wolfpack to an overall record of 16-0.
Voting: Athletes of the week are chosen by the Southern California News Group staff. You can vote for Southern California’s Athletes of the Week at the SoCal Prep Legends website at socalpreplegends.com.
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Police said an argument between two men led to the stabbing on Norcross Road in which one man was left in critical condition.
Maximiliano Hernandez Cordova, 23, of 200 Cranberry Way, is charged with attempted first-degree murder and aggravated assault.
Roberto Trujillo Jr. went into emergency surgery after the incident on Saturday night in the driveway of his home.
Police found him suffering from a stab wound to his abdomen.
The victim's son said during the argument he saw Cordova stab his father in the stomach. He said Cordova had been brandishing a gun as well as a knife.
He fled the scene in a white sedan, but was picked up by Red Bank Police a short time later.
The victim on Sunday picked Cordova out of a lineup as the man who stabbed him.
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WILLIAMSPORT — An apartment building fire has left tenants displaced in Lycoming County.
The fire broke out around 6 p.m. Friday evening along Brandon Avenue in Williamsport.
According to the fire chief, the fire started when a stove caught on fire in one of the three units in the building.
Everyone got out safely but the building is a total loss.
The families affected by the fire are being helped by the Red Cross.
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Has the exit of former Chief Minister, Shankarsinh Vaghela helped the BJP in the Gujarat assembly elections? The BJP feels that it would be able to improve its tally in Central Gujarat thanks to Vaghela quitting the Congress.
Party leaders said they were also banking on the candidates who had switched over to the BJP from the Congress, and the consolidation against the Patidar agitation in the region, which is often called the KHAM (Kshatriya-Harijan-Adivasi-Muslim) belt. Union Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said the absence of Vaghela's outfit Jan Vikalp Morcha from the contest would benefit the BJP.
However, Dhamesh Mehta, the RSS organisational secretary in charge of the region, felt the fight was tougher this time. He agreed with Tomar on the Vaghela factor. "Vaghelaji's absence will help the BJP. Otherwise, it would have been difficult because he is a dominant figure among all castes of the Kshatriyas and has a hold over 8 per cent of the vote, Mehta said.
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Havenstein (ankle) will move from right tackle to right guard for the 2017 season, Myles Simmons of the Rams' official site reports.
Havenstein has started 28 games at right tackle since joining the Rams as a second-round pick out of Wisconsin in 2015, but after the signing of Pro Bowl left tackle Andrew Whitworth this offseason, the team has opted to move fellow tackle Greg Robinson to the right side, which will force Havenstein to kick inside to guard this season.
Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run crash
UNION SPRINGS, Ala. (AP) — A Georgia man has been killed after being struck by a vehicle in Alabama.
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency said that 42-year-old William Gregory Bell of Cuthbert, Ga. was killed Tuesday when he was struck by a vehicle. The law enforcement agency said that Bell was standing outside his automobile on U.S. Highway 82 when he was struck by another vehicle. The incident occurred near Union Springs, Ala.
The driver of the vehicle that struck Bell left the scene of the crash. Alabama State Troopers are asking anyone with any information about the crash to contact 334-242-0700.
Bell was pronounced dead at the scene.
A freight train was trapped by landslides north of Kaikoura as a result of the 7.8 magnitude earthquake on November 14. A Timaru transport engineering company that has been named a finalist in an international business award is expanding into new premises this year. Transworxa owner Jeff McLennan said the company has seen record turnover during 2016 with another three months of the financial year to go.
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo is again blasting the U.S.-Canadian panel that controls the outflow of water from Lake Ontario, saying the agency bears much of the blame for flooding in New York's lakeside communities. "I think they pulled the trigger too late" on increasing outflow, Cuomo said in the Rochester suburb of Greece on Tuesday.
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#BBNaija3 – Day 5: House vs Khloe, First Arena Games & More Highlights
Did you watch day 5 of the Big Brother Naija 3 reality show? If you missed it, we’ve got the highlights for you! .. Stakes have risen This glorious morning saw most of the Housemates (excluding Bitto, K.Brule and DeeOne) making the most of their groove-packed, high intensity dance work out. The morning bump and grind left everyone feeling high off all […]
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May 3 Benchmark Puerto Rico general obligation bonds traded higher on Wednesday in the wake of the U.S. territory's filing for a form of bankruptcy protection.
Bonds due in 2035 with an 8 percent coupon traded at 67 cents on the dollar, up from a high of nearly 65 cents on Tuesday, according to Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board trading data.
Puerto Rico filed under Title III of the PROMESA law, which allows an in-court debt restructuring process akin to U.S. bankruptcy protection. The case was filed in U.S. District Court in Puerto Rico.
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Coronation Street spoilers have confirmed that one cast member will die this week, and following last night's episode it could be cheeky Jack.
Rosie Webster's (Helen Flanagan) half-brother stumbled upon the serial killer while looking for his toy helicopter in the builder's yard.
Jack opened the door and saw a dishevelled looking Phelan – who was kidnapped and taken back to Weatherfield by Gary Windass (Mikey North) and his friend Joe – bound to a chair in the store room.
Phelan tried to coax Jack into releasing him but he seriously underestimated the youngster.
"This is Hide and Seek, well it's a bit more like Cops and Robbers actually," he began.
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Nashville, TN – Christy Sutherland and Matt Dudney are very proud to announce the birth of their baby boy.
Kenneth John Matthew Dudney was born on March 27, 2018 at 8:01 AM, weighing 5lbs 14oz.
It’s been a very long road to this joyous moment – 11 artificial inseminations, three rounds of in-vitro fertilization, three surgeries and two miscarriages. On November 23, 2017, Dudney and Sutherland exclusively announced their pregnancy through Faithwire
Father, Mother and Baby are resting and doing well. Matt & Christy thank you all for your encouragement, prayers and thoughts.
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As of yesterday, Denmark became the first nation in the world to no longer define transgendered as being mentally ill.
The official change has sent a dramatic signal to the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) community in Denmark.
“The change is symbolic, but important. It’s important for transgendered people to not be branded mentally ill when we are not,” said Linda Thor Pedersen, a spokesperson for LGBT Danmark.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City Police are looking for a man they said broke into his estranged wife’s home early Friday morning and seriously injured her and her young daughter with a knife.
KCTV reported police officers, around 1:45 a.m., responded to Scarritt Avenue and Lawndale Avenue in response to a break-in and cutting.
The woman at the home had serious lacerations to her hands and arms, along with a cut on the left side.
Her 8-year-old daughter — who stood between her mother and the assailant during the assault — received minor injuries, police said.
The mother’s injuries are considered non-life-threatening.
Shortly after the cutting, police described both the mother’s and her daughter’s conditions as serious but stable.
The estranged husband is not in custody, and police have not released his name or a description of him.
Oliver should reclaim his role as the Chargers' No. 3 running back after Andre Williams sustained a broken wrist in Sunday's win over the Redskins, Eric D. Williams of ESPN.com reports.
Oliver has been a healthy scratch of late after recovering from the hamstring injury, since Williams provides more value on special teams. The veteran running back is likely to be active as the team's third running back going forward but a significant offensive role should not be expected, barring an injury to Melvin Gordon or Austin Ekeler.
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A city centre pub became an English enclave on Wednesday night as England progressed to a World Cup quarter-final.
• READ MORE: ITV’s coverage of England’s win over Colombia infuriated viewers in Scotland
Footage emerged on social media of raucous England football fans at the popular Three Sisters pub in the Cowgate.
Gareth Southgate’s team defeated Colombia on 4-3 penalties - the first time England have won a shootout at the World Cup - after a 1-1 draw to set up a last-eight encounter with Sweden.
With its outdoor screen, the Three Sisters was packed with England fans who celebrated wildly, singing ‘football’s coming home’.
England are back in action on Saturday afternoon against the Swedes in Samara.
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TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) - Rains across Kansas have given emergency responders a respite from a wave of wildfires that have charred more than 27 square miles across several counties in recent days.
The Adjutant General's Department said in a news release Monday that the wildfire outbreak began March 14 in Rice County and later included fires in Barber, Butler, Kiowa, Labette, McPherson, Montgomery, Reno and Seward counties.
Damage reported to the State Emergency Operations Center include a bridge destroyed in Marshall County. Four non-residential structures were destroyed in Kiowa and Barber counties.
The Operations Center monitored 62 fires reported over the course of four days.
Celtic’s hopes of signing Patrick Roberts in time for Wednesday’s clash with Astana have been dealt a fresh blow after the midfielder was named in Manchester City’s squad for a friendly with Spanish side Girona.
The friendly will take place at 5pm on Tuesday, just over 24 hours before Celtic’s crunch Champions League play-off match and only six hours before the 11pm deadline to register the play in time to play.
Celtic were hoping City would allow the player, who wants to move back to Parkhead on loan, to sign before the deadline.
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That now looks unlikely to happen with Pep Guardiola wishing to have another look at the 20-year-old as part of City’s 25-man first-team squad. City travelled out on Monday for their short summer break in Girona, a city in the north east region of Catalonia.
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Two 20-year-old soldiers who were best buddies left an Army base in Texas in a Camaro almost two weeks ago and haven’t been heard from since.
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A cyclist has been involved in a collision with a car in Woking.
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Stephen Gallo, European head of FX strategy at BMO, argues that a general election is a positive development for the pound.
He added: "Yes, the election adds a layer of uncertainty, but from what I can see, the Conservative Party stands to pick up a decent amount of seats, which will ultimately strengthen its current 17-seat majority.
"I would therefore expect the current working majority to expand by a number of seats after the June 8 result, although a key risk, which I would not rule out, is that the majority is thinner. Recent by-elections have generally been in the Conservative Party's favour, and Labour is still in an internal crisis."
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Authorities say an Idaho man tried to crash a car into a courthouse in downtown Boise because he was upset with the court system.
The Ada County Sheriff’s office says 37-year-old Jonathan Joseph Locksmith drove toward the courthouse in the state’s capital city Sunday morning.
According to authorities, Locksmith apparently made it onto the courthouse plaza in the car, spinning it around in a “doughnut” before landing the vehicle in a fountain.
There were no injuries reported.
Locksmith has been arrested on a misdemeanor reckless driving charge and is now in jail.
It’s unclear if he has an attorney.
The sheriff’s office says Locksmith told a passer-by that he was upset with the court system and wanted to be arrested to go back to jail.
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Two men were arreted Wednesday morning after New Hampshire State Police, monitoring Route 101 traffic from the air, spotted them racing, clocking one of them at more than 100 mph.
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Police in a New Jersey beach town have released body camera footage showing the violent arrest of a Philadelphia woman accused of underage drinking over the Memorial Day weekend.
A bystander posted video online showing a Wildwood police officer punching Emily Weinman in the head during the Saturday arrest. The 20-year-old woman faces several charges, including aggravated assault on a police officer.
The body camera footage released on Wednesday shows an officer as he confronts and argues with Weinman over the discovery of alcoholic iced tea drinks in her possession. Wildwood officials say the videos show Weinman assaulting the officers first.
Police have identified the officers involved as Thomas Cannon, John Hillman and Robert Jordan.
Weinman's lawyer say the videos show police overreacted.
PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenians showed to the world a great model of soft power and today they are demonstrating unity in remembering the victims of the first Genocide of 20th century, Armenian midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan said in a Facebook post on Tuesday, April 24.
On Tuesday, Armenians worldwide are commemorating the 103rd anniversary of the Genocide which began in the Ottoman Empire in 1915 and continued until 1923. Some three dozen countries, hundreds of local government bodies and international organizations have so far recognized the killings of 1.5 million Armenians in the Ottoman Empire as Genocide. Turkey denies to this day.
"It is time to internationally recognize this crime against humanity and to empower modern society’s commitment to prevent the repetition of such atrocities," the Arsenal playmaker said.
"Our gratitude to dozen of countries that have recognized the Armenian Genocide."
The 50-year-old singer reportedly split from her estranged husband Wissam Al Mana earlier this month, and is now said to be focusing all of her energy on writing new "positive" uplifting music about becoming a mother to the estranged couple's three-month-old son, Eissa Al Mana. The 'Scream' hitmaker is also going to play the shows she postponed to become a mother last year under a new run of dates named the 'State Of The World' tour, which will hit North America later this year.
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BRISBANE (AFP) - Australia will play Germany in the opening round of the Davis Cup World Group on hard court in Brisbane in February, organisers said Monday (Dec 11).
The tie is expected to pit two of the world's leading young players against each other - Australia's Nick Kyrgios and German Alexander Zverev, the current world No. 4.
Kyrgios led Australia to the Davis Cup semi-finals this year, while Zverev had his best year on Tour, winning 55 matches and five titles, including two ATP Masters 1000 trophies.
"Our tie against Germany will be no mean feat and the boys will need to be in their very best form," Australia captain Lleyton Hewitt said.
The clash will take place from Feb 2 to 4 at the Pat Rafter Arena.
The man who wrote the screenplays for the popular sports films "Rudy" and "Hoosiers" will now be turning his attentions to small town Iowa.
Brian J. Borland, the writer of the novel "Maynard 8 Miles," made the announcement on Twitter and Facebook that Angelo Pizzo will be taking on the project.
The movie will be an adaptation of the novel, a story about the Maynard, Iowa Girls Basketball team that went on to win the state title in 1956. The book features the author's mother and her three sisters who were all on the team at the same time.
The story is described on the book's website as an "uplifting story of the triumph of family, hard work, and talent in basketball and in life." Borland said in his announcement that more details will be released soon. Formore information on the book, visit Maynard8Miles.com.
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WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Wilmington Police arrested a man they say shot into a home with children inside.
WPD spokeswoman Linda Thompson said Daniel Chon Corbett VI told officers he was trying to shoot a suspected robber trying to take something off of his truck, but the bullets went through an apartment that was occupied with children instead.
Thompson said officers responded to the 3600 block of Metting Road after receiving reports of gunshots in the area. No one was injured in the shooting, she said.
According to the New Hanover County Jail, Corbett, 27, is charged with two counts felony discharge firearm into an occupied dwelling, two counts misdemeanor injury to real property and one count misdemeanor city ordinance violation.
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Future’s Coachella set on Saturday night (April 15) attracted a lot of superstar fans; the V.I.P. section was filled with Travis Scott, Wiz Khalifa, G-Eazy, A$AP Rocky, Solange, Tyga, Katy Perry and Play.it podcaster Amber Rose were all there.
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A few even joined Future on stage; Migos joined for “Bad and Boujee,” and soon after, Future’s collaborator and one-time tourmate Drake joined for a three-song set, starting with “Jumpman.” And predictably, the Coachella crowd went crazy.
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COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Columbus Police say one person is in critical condition after a crash on the city’s southeast side.
It happened around 10:05pm in the area of State Route 104 near the Alum Creek Drive ramp.
Dispatchers with Columbus police say a car flipped over in the area. One person was taken to Grant Medical Center in critical condition.
State Route 104 is closed in the area while police investigate.
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The Federal Reserve and other U.S. regulatory agencies proposed Wednesday to revise the Volcker Rule to apply to financial firms based on their trading activity, CNBC reported.
"This proposed rule will tailor the Volcker rule's requirements by focusing the most comprehensive compliance regime on the firms that do the most trading," Fed Chair Jerome Powell said in a statement. "Firms that do more modest amounts of trading will face fewer requirements."
The Volcker Rule was proposed during the financial crisis in an effort to prevent banks from speculating in markets. The rule went into effect four years ago and generally prevents banks from trading for their own profit or having stakes in a hedge fund or private equity fund.
Rape case going to jury; deal rejected
By MELINDA WILLIAMS
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A Pulaski County prosecutor wants a jury to decide the fate of a Draper man accused of abducting and raping a woman last summer.
Pulaski County Commonwealth’s Attorney Mike Fleenor requested a jury in Dustin Scott Farmer’s trial after Farmer rejected a plea deal Tuesday.
It was the second time this month Farmer was scheduled to enter into a plea agreement, but changed his mind at the last minute. As such, Fleenor says, he withdrew the deal offer and requested a jury hear the case.
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This week’s best business quotes cover an airliner accident, health care costs, a new Seattle landmark and a local business icon.
National Transportation Safety Board Chairman Robert Sumwalt, criticizing passengers who impeded evacuation of a burning 767 so they could grab their luggage.
Costco co-founder Jim Sinegal, 82, after stepping down from the company’s board of directors.
Warren Buffett, on the rising cost of health care, as he joined Jeff Bezos and JP Morgan’s Jamie Dimon in forming a new enterprise to cut employees’ medical costs.
Amazon global real estate chief John Schoettler, on reactions to the company’s Spheres project opened in Seattle this week.
FCC Commissioner Michael O’Rielly, one of many critics of the presumed “trial balloon” proposal to have the government roll out 5G wireless network technology.
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A Democratic land surveyor says he will challenge Republican U.S. Rep. Garret Graves for Louisiana’s 6th Congressional District seat in next year’s election.
Justin DeWitt announced his candidacy Monday to represent the Baton Rouge-based district, saying that the 2016 flooding that swamped the region persuaded him to run for Congress. DeWitt, whose home flooded, says the nation’s disaster response system doesn’t work for victims, and he wants to push for changes.
DeWitt’s announcement also cites the need to improve traffic flow and lessen congestion in the region.
Graves, a former state coastal official, is in his second term representing the district. The election will be held Nov. 6.
HERNDON, Va. — Police say a 19-year-old suspect is in custody after the slaying of a gas station clerk in northern Virginia.
Fairfax County police said in a news release Wednesday that officers were called overnight to a Sunoco in Herndon for a reported robbery. They found the clerk, 40-year-old Resham Bajgain, had suffered blunt force trauma to the upper body.
The news release says officers arrested Mohamed A. Abdullahi of Herndon in the shopping center parking lot.
The department tweeted that detectives believe the suspect approached several people in the area. They would like to speak with anyone who may have information, including the driver of a Pontiac GTO who was nearby around the time of the killing.
Police say Abdullahi was being held without bond. It wasn’t immediately clear if he had an attorney.
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EDMONTON — The Alberta legislature has passed a bill that bans protesters from standing, demonstrating or taking pictures within at least 50 metres of an abortion clinic.
The governing NDP, the Alberta party, Liberal David Swann and Independent member Richard Starke voted to pass Bill 9 in third reading.
The lone dissenter was Independent Derek Fildebrandt, who says women and staff should not be harassed outside clinics, but the bill goes too far in limiting free speech.
The Opposition United Conservative caucus again refused to participate in the debate and walked out en masse during the votes.
UCP Leader Jason Kenney is against abortion and said his caucus would not debate or vote on the bill, calling it nothing more than divisive political gamesmanship by Premier Rachel Notley’s government.
Kenney’s caucus walked out of the house 14 times when the bill came up in the house over the last two months, and only one member, Angela Pitt, spoke to it in debate.
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CHICAGO -- A Bucktown rabbi is making a plea to the thief who broke into his car over the weekend and stole several of his personal religious items.
Rabbi Yosef Moscowitz said someone stole a prayer shawl and two sets of leather boxes with scriptures inside.
It happened while the van was parked in the 1600 block of North Milwaukee.
Those boxes were inside a pouch and the thief may have thought it contained jewels or a laptop.
To the rabbi, the stolen items were much more valuable.
The rabbi says whoever stole the items can drop them off at City Soles in the 1600 block of North Milwaukee. He says he just wants them back, no questions asked.
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Smart (thumb) will play in Game 5 against the Bucks on Tuesday, Adam Himmelsbach of the Boston Globe reports.
Smart is set to return to the lineup a little sooner than expected Tuesday after going through morning shootaround without any issues. Coach Brad Stevens did say a final check on Smart would be made following pregame warmups, so despite being cleared at this point, it would be smart to keep on eye on his status all the way up until tip-off just to be sure. What sort of workload the 24-year-old guard will have in his first game back is somewhat unclear as well, which makes him a very risky option for Tuesday's DFS slate.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said it's "highly likely" the Senate intelligence committee will investigate former national security adviser Michael Flynn's discussions with the Russian ambassador to the US.
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Southampton's bid for Lazio centre-back Wesley Hoedt could see the Rome club shut the door on selling Liverpool and Juventus target Stefan de Vrij this summer.
The Saints have gone in with an offer of €17m for Hoedt and are hoping to take the Netherlands international to England.
De Vrij is another Lazio defender who has been linked with the exit door, amid interest from Liverpool and Juventus, but according to Italian broadcaster Premium Sport, what happens with Hoedt is likely to impact his future.
It is claimed that if Lazio do sell Hoedt to Southampton then they are unlikely to agree to also sell De Vrij and could slam the door on clubs wanting to sign him.
De Vrij has a further year left on his contract with Lazio and has so far refused to sign an extension.
Rutgers engineers have invented a “4D printing” method for a smart gel that could lead to the development of “living” structures in human organs and tissues, soft robots and targeted drug delivery.
The 4D printing approach here involves printing a 3D object with a hydrogel (water-containing gel) that changes shape over time when temperatures change, said Howon Lee, senior author of a new study and assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Rutgers University-New Brunswick.
The study, published online today in Scientific Reports, demonstrates fast, scalable, high-resolution 3D printing of hydrogels, which remain solid and retain their shape despite containing water. Hydrogels are everywhere in our lives, including in Jell-O, contact lenses, diapers, and the human body.
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Director Ann Marie Lizzi, right, work with her actors during the production of "Rapunzel" for Amazon TV is underway on North Broadway Wednesday, June 14, 2017, in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. less Director Ann Marie Lizzi, right, work with her actors during the production of "Rapunzel" for Amazon TV is underway on North Broadway Wednesday, June 14, 2017, in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. less Actor Demetria Zorbas, 14, has her costume adjusted during the production of "Rapunzel" for Amazon TV which is underway on North Broadway on Wednesday, June 14, 2017, in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. The production of "Rapunzel" for Amazon TV is underway on North Broadway on Wednesday, June 14, 2017, in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. Created and show runner Nicole Coady speaks to media during the production of "Rapunzel" on Wednesday, June 14, 2017, in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. Created and show runner Nicole Coady speaks to media ... (more)
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Tue, Feb 14: Investigators were still on scene of a fatal plane crash for most of the day Tuesday, as Gary Bobrovitz reports, it will be up to the Transportation Safety Board to find out what went wrong.
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Former German chancellor Gerhard Schroeder (SPD) has been nominated to the board of Russia's largest oil company Rosneft, according to a decree by Russian prime minister, Dmitry Medvedev. Rosneft shareholders will vote on the changes at the end of September. Schroeder is also chairman of the shareholders' committee of Nord Stream AG, a Gazprom-led consortium building a pipeline carrying Russian natural gas across the Baltic to Germany.
Molina went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Sunday's 9-3 loss to the Yankees.
Molina's round tripper was one of the few bright spots for the Cardinals on Sunday, as their offense continues to struggle as a whole. The veteran backstop hasn't exactly been exempt, as Sunday's blast was only his second extra-base hit of the season and his average still sits at a pedestrian .229. However, given his established track record of success at the plate, it's reasonable to assume that Molina should progressively push his numbers back to his normal levels as the season unfolds.
Lorde's Bonnaroo set was one of the final performances of this year's fest as well as one of its most anticipated. Lorde triumphs over technical trouble at Bonnaroo Lorde's Bonnaroo set was one of the final performances of this year's fest as well as one of its most anticipated.
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MILFORD, Pa. (AP)  Alex Douglass was a CrossFit and running enthusiast who ran a 50-mile ultra-marathon when he wasn't working his day job as a state police trooper.
All of that was ended by a sniper's bullet.
Douglass survived the ambush that took his comrade's life on Sept. 12, 2014, but the devastating wounds caused by that single rifle shot still haven't healed.
On Monday, Douglass got a chance to confront his alleged assailant, describing years of pain and rehabilitation for a jury weighing capital murder charges against the man he called a coward. Douglass testified against Eric Frein (freen), the anti-government survivalist who prosecutors say targeted the Blooming Grove barracks in hopes of sparking a revolution. Frein was caught after a 48-day manhunt.
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Tonya Jameson held at gunpoint by off-duty cop as she picks up new SUV
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PITTSBURGH (AP) - Former President Barack Obama will be among the mourners attending the funeral of Pittsburgh Steelers owner Dan Rooney.
Tuesday’s Mass will be celebrated at St. Paul Cathedral in the city’s Oakland section.
Rooney served as ambassador to Ireland in the Obama administration.
There was a public viewing for family and fans on Monday at the PNC Champions Club at Heinz Field.
Rooney died Thursday at 84.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia, and seven of the couple’s nine children.
The family is asking that memorial contributions be made to Rooney’s alma mater, Duquesne University, or the United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania.
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Claudette Colbert chases millionaires in screwball masterpiece ‘The Palm Beach Story’ The year in classic film on video gets off to a laugh-filled start with Criterion’s Blu-ray debut of Preston Sturges’ screwball classic “The Palm Beach Story’’ (1942) in a gleaming...
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SHANGHAI, April 9 Lewis Hamilton took victory for Mercedes in Sunday's Chinese Formula One Grand Prix ahead of Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel in second and Max Verstappen of Red Bull taking third.
Hamilton crossed the line 6.2 seconds ahead of Vettel, the winner of last month's season-opening race in Australia. (Reporting by Abhishek Takle; Editing by Peter Rutherford; peter.rutherford@thomsonreuters.com; +822 3704 5698 Reuters; Messaging: peter.rutherford.reuters.com@reuters.net)
It was as if the clocks had been turned back in time when more than 2,500 vintage car enthusiasts took over the M Resort’s pool and parking lot where nearly 300 classic cars went on display. Every type of vintage vehicle imaginable was on show for the first annual Beers, Gears & Bikinis Car Show hosted by Nostalgia Street Rods, Vegas Lugnut and KM Classics.
Vendors brought a wide range of parts and supplies for the classic car owners and fans. The cars were judged on their condition, their shine, their curb appeal, their wheels and interiors with 18 winners awarded trophies for Best In Show, Peoples Choice and M Resort Choice. In addition, $2,000 in cash prizes was handed out in six different voting categories.
Our thanks to contributing photographer Tom Donoghue for his gallery collection of the cars and their admirers.
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* Deutsche Konsum Reit-AG has acquired Neiße-Center in Guben for a purchase price of 7.0 million euros ($7.64 million) Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9164 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
Speaking of families, in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Star-Lord finally meets his father, Ego (Russell). Adding him to the ensemble was a casting coup. "It was one of those things where I said, 'Let's shoot for the stars. Let's get, like, Kurt Russell or something. Since he probably wouldn't do it, who could we actually get?'" Pratt recalled, adding that his mind was blown when the living legend agreed to play the part. Russell, pretending to share a spoiler, said he was game for whatever: "When I read the script, I'm only in it for about 15 seconds and I die."
After a big laugh, Russell joked, "Oh, I shouldn't have said that!"
Keeping secrets can be tricky. So Kimmel, who'd screened the film before taping Monday's episode, asked, "For instance, can I say Sylvester Stallone was in the movie? Is that OK to say?"
According to the arrest affidavit obtained by E! News, the arresting officer claimed he was working during Art Basel when the star allegedly approached him with bloodshot eyes and the smell of alcohol on his breath. The officer also claimed that Buress had asked him to call an Uber, which the officer said he could not do. The actor allegedly became "angry" and "belligerent," per the affidavit.
Buress allegedly went into a "venue," which the officer asked him to leave because he was allegedly drunk. According to the report, the officer claimed Buress yelled profanities and a crowd began to form. The officer said he asked Buress to leave five times before making the arrest.
Ariana Grande has just announced that she’s becoming a video game character!
The 23-year-old entertainer’s likeness will be featured in the mobile game Final Fantasy: Brave Exvius.
“I’m SO so excited to finally share that I’ll be featured in FINAL FANTASY BRAVE EXVIUS *crying* 🌌♡ check out my character in the game, it’s the cutest thing i’ve ever seen in my entire life and i’m so excited and in love with it i cannot contain myself,” Ariana wrote on Instagram.
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× Warriors’ Andre Iguodala out for Game 1 of NBA Finals against Cavs
OAKLAND, Calif. — The Golden State Warriors will be without one of their top defenders as they take on LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers for a fourth straight NBA Finals.
Andre Iguodala is out for Game 1 Thursday night as he recovers from a bone bruise in his left knee, which caused him to miss the final four games of the Western Conference finals against Houston.
Cleveland’s All-Star forward Kevin Love may not be ready, either. He’s in concussion protocol.
The Warriors say Iguodala will be re-evaluated again ahead of Game 2.
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said those who have looted the nation and the poor are now not able to sleep peacefully.
Addressing the nation from the Red Fort on Independence Day, he also said that those who own "benami" properties were facing difficult times.
"Soon after the Benami Act was implemented, the government has seized benami properties worth Rs 800 crore," he said.
He said his government had implemented the demand for One Rank One Pension (OROP) for military personnel after it had been kept pending for 30-40 years.
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March 28 Hytera Communications Corporation Limited:
* Says it plans to set up Hytera Technology (Hong Kong) Company Limited, with registered capital of HK$1,000
* Says Hytera Technology (Hong Kong) Company Limited will set up HYTERA PROJECT CORP in Canada, with registered capital of C$1
* Says the co's wholly owned information system subsidiary will sell its 100 percent stake in Hebi-based electronics unit for
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Team Bardiani pictured during a previous race. Photo: Josep Lago/AFP
Italian cycling team Bardiani were banned from all competition for 30 days by the UCI on Tuesday, after a review of the case of two riders who tested positive on the eve of the Giro d'Italia.
Stefano Pirazzi and Nicola Ruffoni were immediately thrown out of the race, before being sacked by Bardiani after confirmation of the positive tests for growth hormones.
Second-tier Bardiani were a wildcard invite to the 100th edition of the Giro, and said they would not appeal the decision even though they had been expecting a lighter sentence.
Bardiani however claimed they were innocent in the matter and described the pair's actions as 'infamous'.
Infowars’ Millie Weaver breaks down the day’s biggest news stories including the latest on the left wing terror attack against Republicans in Virginia.
Photo by Dennis Marshall/submitted content The 2017 Reserve Class completed 133 hours of instruction last week. Each individual committed three evenings a week and every Saturday from mid-April through the end of May. Subjects covered included Arkansas Law, Domestic Violence, Accident Investigation, DWI and Drug Enforcement, Defensive Tactics, Testifying in Court, First Aid and Haz-Mat, Pistol and Shotgun drills and Qualification, OC Spray exposure, and much more.
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If your heart is set on seeing the Cougars tear it up in Kansas, you have just hours to get your ticket requests in.The University of Houston will face off against the San Diego State Aztecs on Thursday in Wichita, Kansas.UH ticket requests opened at 11 p.m. Sunday, and will close at 3 p.m. Monday.You can put in a request for two tickets per account. Tickets are going for $100 each and will be given based on the Cougar Pride point system, which gives priority to those who donate or have season tickets.Winners will find out they scored tickets by 5 p.m. Monday.
BOCA RATON, Fla. — Tyree Griffin scored 21 points, Dominic Magee added 16 more and Southern Miss held off Florida Atlantic in the second half for a 77-66 win Saturday night.
Southern Miss (12-12, 5-6 Conference-USA) closed out the first half with a 22-6 run that included a pair of 3-pointers from D'Angelo Richardson to take a 38-21 advantage into the break, but had to scramble in the second half as Florida Atlantic closed in. The Owls (10-13, 4-7) outscored Southern Miss 45-39 in the final 20 minutes and cut the deficit to 71-66 after a pair of free throws from William Pfister with 37 seconds left.
Cortez Edwards, who finished with 15 points, dropped in a layup at the other end to stretch the Southern Miss advantage back to seven and the Owls were held scoreless the rest of the way as the Golden Eagles sealed it from the free throw line, snapping a two-game skid.
Richardson had 10 points for Southern Miss, which shot 52 per cent from the field, including 8 for 12 from 3-point range.
Actress Scarlett Johansson says her Avengers character Black Widow is "right" for a standalone movie.
The 32-year-old actress stars as Natasha Romanoff and her superhero alter-ego in the Marvel Comics ensemble movie franchise and has already had a word with Marvel boss Kevin Feige about the possibility of giving the character her own film, reported Female First.
"I've talked to Kevin Feige about it. We're creatively really compatible. I think we both agree that the character is right for a standalone, it's just a case of timing at this point for both Marvel and myself," Johansson said.
But the actress feels Marvel's "really huge roster" of planned projects could make it difficult for them to plan a Black Widow movie.
"Marvel has a really huge roster. They're looking four years ahead. I also have a lot of things that I want to do. If I did it, I would dedicate myself completely to making it amazing. It would have to be the best version that movie could possibly be. Otherwise, I would never do it," she said.
Filmmaker Judd Apatow met comedian Garry Shandling as a budding talent on the comedy scene and for 25 years, Shandling remained both a consistent mentor and a complete mystery to Apatow. After Shandling’s passing in 2016, Apatow delved into a passion project exploring the life and unfolding the mysteries of Shandling. In “The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling," Apatow reveals the complex relationships that Shandling held, including one with his own mother, and his deep practice of Buddhism fulfilling his need to love, let go, and simply be zen.
Viola Davis has captivated audiences with her portrayals of strong and complex characters. Now, Davis may bring home Oscar gold for her performance as Rose Maxson in "Fences."Davis first portrayed the loving but neglected matriarch in the 2010 Broadway revival of the August Wilson play. The actress won a Tony Award for the role.Davis looked at the film adaptation as a opportunity to revisit her role from a new perspective."It was a chance and an opportunity to fix some things I never got right on stage," Davis told IndieWire . "I became a mother. And then everything changed. My heart changed, your whole being changes. All of a sudden, I got it."Davis made history in 2017 by becoming the first African American woman to be nominated for an acting Oscar three times. Experts have Davis as a frontrunner for the Best Supporting Actress Oscar, an effort that has truly been years in the making."When the camera is on her no one will be wanting to look elsewhere," wrote Los Angeles Times film critic Kenneth Turan.
Ahi Tuna Tacos
(Serves 2)
INGREDIENTS:
1/4 cup Mayonnaise
1 tbls. Sriracha
8 oz. Ahi Tuna
2 Hass Avocados
1 package Wontons
1 qt. Vegetable Oil
4 oz. Seaweed Salad
DIRECTIONS:
In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise and Sriracha. Dice tuna and avocado into small cubes and fold into mayonnaise mixture. Cover with plastic wrap and place in fridge until ready to assemble. Heat vegetable oil to 350 degrees in a heavy pot. Using a cookie cutter, cut out the wontons to form a circle. Wrap one wonton around a wooden spoon to form a semi circle. Place in deep fryer for 30-45 seconds, until wonton is a light golden brown. Repeat with remaining wontons. Drain and cool for 15 minutes.
To assemble, take one wonton taco shell and stuff with avocado mixture. Then top with seaweed salad and enjoy!
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Quarterback Davis Beville plans to release his favorites list soon, and a recent visit to Northwestern has reserved a spot for the Wildcats on his short list.
“I enjoyed everything about my visit,” said the three-star signal caller from Greenville (S.C.) who has been a hot recruiting commodity during the evaluation period.
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FILE - In this Jan. 8, 2018, file photo, Roseanne Barr participates in the "Roseanne" panel during the Disney/ABC Television Critics Association Winter Press Tour in Pasadena, Calif. ABC canceled its hit reboot of "Roseanne" on Tuesday, May 29, 2018, following star Roseanne Barr's racist tweet that referred to former Obama adviser Valerie Jarrett as a product of the Muslim Brotherhood and the "Planet of the Apes." AP, File Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision
Race Sat., 10/7 @ 9 a.m.; Brief Delays/Detours Near Davis Sq. Beginning at 9 a.m., the annual road race benefitting the Somerville Homeless Coalition will be held in and around the Davis Sq. area. Very short delays may occur in the areas of Holland St., Broadway in Teele Sq., North St., and Powderhouse Blvd., Broadway in Ball Sq., and Cedar St. MBTA buses will be temporarily rerouted, and signage will be placed at affected bus stops with information on temporary bus stop locations. For full rerouting details, visit www.mbta.com.
The entire race is expected to be complete by approximately 9:45 a.m., and any closures or delays are expected to be very brief.
If you have questions or concerns about the race route, please contact Kathryn Benjamin at the Homeless Coalition at 617-623-6111.
Raj and Shilpa Shetty Kundra
Shilpa Shetty and Raj Kundra are a match made in heaven! They’ve had a rock solid marriage, look incredibly good together, and of course, are also business partners. The two are often seen out on dates, movie nights, and at various parties together. Of course, Shilpa had to wish her hubby dearest for Valentines Day, so she took to Instagram to share this lovely picture of the two with an even cuter caption. It read “Dread to think what life would be without you @rajkundra9. This day is no different from the others, U r my Valentine everyday .. but what the heck.. Happy Valentine’s Day.. Cheesy but true.”
Dread to think what life would be without you @rajkundra9 . This day is no different from the others,U r my Valentine everyday ..but what the heck..Happy Valentine’s Day..Cheesy but true 😘😍#valentine #loveofmylife #hubbylove #gratitude A post shared by Shilpa Shetty Kundra (@officialshilpashetty) on Feb 13, 2017 at 8:01pm PST
How cute are these two!
Long-term U.S. government bond yields topped 3% for the first time in more than four years, a sign investors’ confidence in the stability of economic growth is outpacing fears about the longevity of the postcrisis expansion.
It is a climb with significant implications for financial markets. The 10-year yield is a barometer that influences borrowing costs for consumers, corporations and state and local governments. Its half-percentage point climb to similar heights earlier this year contributed to the tumble in the Dow Jones...
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Harmony. Chemistry. Balance. Grit. Dexterity. Determination. Solidarity. Terms that describe a Super Bowl champion? Well, almost. These are words that define the core essence of Styx, the multi mega million-selling rock band that has forged an indelible legacy both on record and onstage. The six men comprising Styx have committed to rocking the Paradise together with audiences far and wide by entering their second decade of averaging over 100 shows a year, and each one of them is committed to making the next show better than the last.
Saweetie just release her buzzing new project High Maintenance EP. She decides to premiere the visuals for her fan favorite “B.A.N.” You can download High Maintenance now on iTunes/Google Play.
Reed finally realizes the difficulties of being a mutant and apologizes to Polaris, but she doesn't want to hear his sentiments.
Policy thinking for the next 50 years
Our politicians need to be pushed to think long-term, even as the world seems impossible to predict.
When Lester B. Pearson lit the Centennial Flame in front of Parliament Hill on January 1, 1967, Canada was on the cusp of major change in many areas. At that time, the country was still fundamentally white (only 3.2 percent of the population did not report European heritage in the 1961 census), but it would begin to see substantial increases in immigration. Women were starting to have a sustained foothold in the workplace, including as members of Parliament. And a national unity crisis was on the horizon.
Rome, July 4 (IANS/AKI) Italy’s hardline Interior Minister Matteo Salvini said on Thursday he had signed deportation orders for three alleged Islamic extremists, vowing “zero tolerance” for jihadists.
“I have signed expulsion orders for three Islamic extremists. Zero tolerance for those who want to bring war onto our soil,” Salvini wrote on Facebook, adding a photo showing him signing documents at his desk at the Interior Ministry.
Italian authorities on Saturday deported 29-year-old Tunisian suspected Islamic extremist, according to the interior ministry.
The Tunisian was the 60th alleged religious extremist expelled from Italy this year and the 297th since 2015, the Ministry said.
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The Morinville and District Chamber of Commerce will be holding their Annual General Meeting June 6 at the Morinville Community Centre from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The Chamber is currently looking for nominations for four director positions on the board.
Those interested are asked to send a brief resume to the office prior to May 18. The nominations can be emailed to diane@morinvillechamber.com or mailed to Box 3130, Morinville AB T8R 1S1.
For more information on regarding duties and time commitment, call Shaun Thompson at 780-887-1020 or Diane at 780-939-9462.
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MEPs at their plenary session in Strasbourg have approved the first modernisation of voting rules for European Parliament elections since 1976. The update will allow for postal and electronic voting, and member state citizens living outside the EU to vote. Countries will have the option to also display European political groupings on the ballot papers. The adopted provisions must now be approved by all member states.
Finbond Group, a provider of short-term personal loans and other banking products, wants 70% to 80% of group earnings to be US dollar-based within three to five years.
Currently, 59% of the mutual bank’s revenues are US dollar-based, although the company said on Wednesday it saw "significant growth opportunity in the North American short-term lending industry".
Expansion there would also diversify risk and provide a hedge against the rand, while the alternative financial services market in the US was worth as much as $46bn.
Finbond planned to add 60 more branches in North America by February 2019. It has 257 branches in the US and Canada, in addition to an online offering in that market.
A FEMALE driver was taken to Bundaberg Hospital after crashing her Holden Commodore ute through a fence on Barolin Homestead Rd.
The P-Plate driver last control of the vehicle while negotiating a bend just after noon at Innes Park.
A blue Holden Commodore ute crashed at Innes Park today.
Ambulance officers treated the girl at the scene for an injured arm before transporting her to hospital.
A blue Holden Commodore ute crashed at Innes Park today.
While those of us who marinate in this movie stuff all day probably have a good handle on the separation between the Marvel's cinematic universe and the one Sony is building, it makes sense there would be some confusion for those who don't. What we know is that Sony is moving forward on a franchise using Spider-Man supporting characters, but at this point no version of Spidey exists in it. And the kickoff to that new universe is, with Tom Hardy set to play the brain-eating alien symbiote.Since Marvel and Sony were able to strike a deal with Spider-Man, perhaps the same thing can be done with Venom? Nope, not so, according to Kevin Feige in his comments to Allocine , saying point blank...So much for that. Then again, things could always change, right? If you see some weird, black, alien goo turn up inthen all bets are off.
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United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit False arrest Qualified immunity – Interlocutory appeal Kass v. City of New York, et al. 15-2053-cv Judges Walker, Chin, and Lohier Background: The defendants appealed from an order that denied their motion for judgment on the pleadings. At issue is whether the officers are entitled to qualified immunity on the plaintiff’s false ...
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 3 Evening' game
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the New Mexico Lottery's "Pick 3 Evening" game were:
5-2-7
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The City of Edmonton has set up a model train car to let people test out a seat on what will be the new Valley Line LRT. But as Vinesh Pratap reports, some wonder if the manufacturer will be able to deliver the real cars on time.
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A Wilkes-Barre police officer walks by Sunday morning’s accident scene on North Main Street.cv11crash2DAVE SCHERBENCO / staff photographer DAVE SCHERBENCO / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER A Wilkes-Barre firefighter walks by two vehicles involved in a crash at North Main and North streets on Sunday.
WILKES-BARRE — A two-vehicle crash near King’s College late Sunday morning left three people hurt, according to city Assistant Fire Chief William Murtha.
At 11:02 a.m. Sunday, city firefighters responded to a report of a two-vehicle accident with rollover and entrapment at the intersection of North Main and North streets, Murtha said.
Firefighters used the Jaws of Life to extricate one of the victims, who was trapped in one of the vehicles, he said.
Three people were transported to area hospitals for treatment, Murtha said. The names, ages and medical conditions of the victims were not available as of Sunday night.
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Fresh off winning the Best New Artist Grammy, Chance the Rapper will embark on a spring tour which includes a stop at Tampa's Amalie Arena. Chance will perform June 14 at Amalie, a giant step-up from his previous visit to the Tampa Bay area.
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Bruno Mars has announced new dates as part of his 24K Magic tour, now featuring a number of performances with Cardi B. The two performed together at this year’s Grammy Awards, where they played their collaborative track “Finesse (Remix).” The new dates take the duo from Boston to Brooklyn, Dallas, Nashville, and more, with stops in St. Paul, Philadelphia, and Toronto in the tour’s second leg. Mars was recently awarded numerous Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year, Record of the Year, and Song of the Year. Check out the full list of tour dates below.
The Rashtriya Sena on Tuesday claimed that the Lingayat community in poll-bound no longer sees former as a leader.
"Lingayats are not very supportive of the This is mainly because, in spite of many people bagging seats in 2014, not many ministers were appointed to the central cabinet. While the has indicated Yeddyurappa as its chief ministerial candidate, Lingayats do not see him as a leader and have no faith in him anymore. They are more supportive of incumbent Siddaramaiah, who has been a follower of philosophy for many years," Rashtriya Sena General Secretary AP said.
Ahead of the Assembly polls in Karnataka, the Siddaramaiah-led government in March had declared minority status to the Lingayat community.
However, the move was seen by many, including the Opposition, as one to garner votes in favour of the Party.
On a related note, will go to polls on May 12 to elect representatives to the 225-member state assembly.
The results will be out on May 15.
Dar es Salaam — Drivers in Dar es Salaam have become more reckless on the road, police said on Wednesday.
Motorists in the city of nearly 5 million people committed twice as more offences recorded in the second half of 2016.
The acting Dar es Salaam Special Police Zone Commander Mr Lucas Mkondya said the number of road offences increased from 246,695 between May and December in 2016 to 404,571 between January and May this year.
"The number of traffic offences has been on the rise partly due to an increase in the number of road users in Dar es Salaam," said Mr Mkondya.
However, he said the number of deaths caused by traffic incidents has declined from 149 to 91 in the same period.
On the flipside, the traffic department collected Sh12.8 billion in fines from the reckless motorists, equivalent to 38.9 per cent more of the amount collected from May to December 2016. Police then collected Sh7.03 billion.
What emojis are the biggest TURN-ONS and the biggest TURN-OFFS when dating?
A dating app called Clover just analyzed which emojis are the biggest turn-ons and turn-offs. Here’s what they found…
The emojis that women are most likely to reply to are the faces with the tongue sticking out or smiling . . . that one of the woman holding her hand up . . . the monkeys covering their eyes or mouth . . . and the smiling devil.
Women are most turned off by the EGGPLANT . . . the hands clapping . . . the flexed bicep . . . and the fist bump.
The emojis that men are most likely to respond to are basically all the faces that are smiling or laughing . . . and also the “okay” hand symbol . . . and the kissing lips.
And men are turned off by the crying face . . . the pile of poop . . . and the diamond engagement ring.
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David Ortiz traded in his baseball bat for a tennis racket, but don’t worry—not professionally.
The former Red Sox slugger stars in a new ad for TurboTax.
The commercial showed off his super strength and tennis skills.
The commercial debuted Sunday on YouTube. The ad shows Ortiz as a newfound tennis instructor.
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Three people killed in crash outside Merced Three people were killed Tuesday, May 29, 2018, in a head-on crash on the eastern outskirts of Merced, authorities have confirmed. Rob Parsons/Merced Sun-Star ×
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Attacks on persons with Albinism decreases, more action needed
Children with albinism attend class – File Photo Dowa, October 5, 2017: Association of People with Albinism in Malawi (APAM) has said attacks on …
Ryan Palmer, an Amarillo native and 1995 graduate of Amarillo High, will tee it up Thursday in the U.S. Open Championship. Palmer, 40, is one of six players added to the U.S. Open field. He qualified as the first alternate after competing in the Texas USGA sectional played in Dallas.
Palmer will tee off with Shugo Imahira and Matthew Wallace at 6:56 a.m. Thursday morning. This is his 26th appearance in a major tournament. His top major finish was a tie for fifth at the 2014 PGA Championship played at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky.
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MARION COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Marion County school bus driver Kelly Ross has been fired after the district looked into complaints that he used profanity while transportating students.
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A passenger recorded video of the driver’s outburst.
The student’s family turned the video over to school officials.
Director of Schools Mark Griffith says Ross will no longer be allowed to drive for the county.
Bank of England Governor Mark Carney will have to write a letter to Britain’s Treasury chief explaining why inflation in the country is running by more than a percentage point above target.
Official figures Tuesday show that the annual inflation rate in Britain rose to 3.1 percent. The increase was unexpected — most economists predicted a modest decline to 2.9 percent from the previous month’s 3 percent.
Because inflation is more than a percentage point above the bank’s 2 percent target, Carney has to explain to Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond what he and his colleagues are doing about getting inflation down.
In November, pre-empting the increase, the bank raised its main interest rate by a quarter-point to 0.5 percent, its first increase in a decade.
× Shell Casings Found at Site of Monday Afternoon Drive-By Shooting
DES MOINES, Iowa — Des Moines police responded to a drive-by shooting on Monday afternoon.
Neighbors reported a person in a dark SUV firing multiple shots near 38th Street and Aurora Avenue.
Police found several shell casing in the street, but say no one was injured and no homes were hit.
Officials are still trying to identify the suspect.
The Mississippi Gaming Commission is monitoring Tropical Storm Nate and its potential impact on coast casinos.
Executive Director Allen Godfrey told WLOX News Now the commission is watching the weather forecast carefully and working with coast emergency managers. As of Friday afternoon, casino resorts are operating as usual.
"We have people on the coast monitoring things and attending emergency management meetings. We are watching it and being very fluid about everything," Godfrey said.
Godfrey said any decision about possible closings would be made in conjunction with emergency managers on the coast.
Coast casinos have extensive storm plans in place and are ready to take action to protect patrons, employees, and their properties.
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Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva has revealed he will thrash out his future with Jürgen Klopp next month.
Lucas is poised to hold talks with Klopp, the Liverpool manager, at the end of the season and could bring his 10-year association with the club to a close.
The Brazilian made only his sixth Premier League start this year in the 1-0 victory at West Bromwich Albion on Sunday and admits his lack of game time may prove pivotal in the final decision.
Inter Milan wanted to sign him in January but he opted to stay for the remainder of the campaign to assist Liverpool in their bid to secure a place in the top four.
Lucas, 30, has one year left on his contract and is keen to resolve his future with Klopp ahead of the summer.
“There is no doubt about my commitment to Liverpool, I just need to wait until the end of the season, work hard and make a decision together with the club,” he said.
Quintillion Holdings recently finished installing 250 miles of fiber optic cable connecting Prudhoe Bay to Fairbanks, company spokesman Tim Woolston said.
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BERLIN (AP) — The head of Germany’s domestic intelligence agency says North Korea has used its embassy in Berlin to acquire equipment apparently intended for its missile or nuclear programs.
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McCollum scored 43 points (16-25 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 8-9 FT) and added five rebounds, three assists, three steals, and one block in 39 minutes during the Trail Blazers' 95-89 win against the Timberwolves on Sunday.
McCollum was a man possessed, accounting for the vast majority of his team's offense while swiping at least three steals for the fourth time this season. McCollum posted career highs in scoring and made field goals, and he should be expected to keep shouldering a larger load until Damian Lillard (ankle) is able to return.
In this Dec. 13, 2016, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers' Kevin Love drives past Memphis Grizzlies' Troy Williams in the first half of an NBA basketball game, in Cleveland. The Cavaliers are concerned about All-Star forward Kevin Love's injured left knee.
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FILE - In this Aug. 4, 2015, file photo, the Wassataquoik Stream flows through Township 3, Range 8, Maine, on land owned by environmentalist Roxanne Quimby, the co-founder of Burt's Bees personal care products company. Quimby's foundation donated the area in August 2016 to the federal government for the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument. U.S. Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke is slated to visit the Katahdin national monument on Wednesday, June 14, 2017, as part of a tour of national monuments that are under review. Robert F. Bukaty, File AP Photo
The New Ulm Economic Development Authority discussed the potential purchase of property on North Broadway for the construction of a new meat market downtown. The request came from Dan Stratman of Chaska.
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MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australian Open organizers have given 17-year-old Alex De Minaur and Andrew Whittington wild-card entries to the season’s first grand slam tournament.
De Minaur, a Wimbledon junior finalist last year, beat top-seeded Mikhail Kukushkin in the qualifying tournament for the Brisbane International, where he is set to make his ATP main draw debut this week. Whittington, 23, achieved a career-high ranking of No. 170 last November after winning six ITF titles and reaching semifinals at two ATP Challenger events.
Other wild cards already granted for the Australian Open men’s main draw include Denis Istomin, the Asia-Pacific Wildcard playoff winner from Uzbekistan, and Quentin Halys of France and Michael Mmoh of the United States, who were given reciprocal wildcards for the French Open and the U.S. Open.
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NORTH ST. LOUIS, Mo. -- Police are investigating a six-person shooting that left one dead in North St. Louis Tuesday evening.
CBS affiliate KMOV reports the shooting took place in the 1700 block of Billups in the Ville neighborhood.
Police told KMOV the suspect drove by and began firing a rifle from the car. Police say one victim, a male who was sitting on a porch, has died. One victim is in critical condition, two are in serious condition, and another victim is in stable condition according to police.
An additional victim, one of two located the 4300 block of St. Ferdinand, is in an unknown condition. Homicide detectives have been called to the scene.
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Several hundred persons attended the Power of More Business Expo Sept. 28 at the Market Square pavilion at Crocker Park in Westlake, according to John Sobolewski, executive director of the association of West Side chambers of commerce that work together on promotional activities.
“We sold out 113 booths,” Sobolewski said. Crocker Park proved to be a good, centralized location that drew the entrepreneurs and professionals exhibitors hoped to meet, he added. “It was the business audience we wanted.”
The Power of More group includes the chambers of Fairview Park, North Ridgeville, North Olmsted, Olmsted Falls and Olmsted Township, as well as the West Shore Chamber – which encompasses Westlake and Bay Village – and the North Coast Chamber – which includes Avon, Avon Lake, Sheffield and Sheffield Lake.
WASHINGTON, April 23 White House budget director Mick Mulvaney said talks between Republicans and Democrats in Congress could reach an agreement to avoid a government shutdown as early as Sunday.
"The negotiations are ongoing and there's no reason we can't have an agreement there as early as today," Mulvaney said in an interview on Fox News Sunday. (Reporting by David Morgan; editing by Grant McCool)
RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) – Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Monday called the U.S. ambassador to Israel a “son of a dog” because of his support for Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank.
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A Florida man has been sentenced to six years and five months in prison for accidentally shooting a gun while taking a selfie in a strip club restroom.
The U.S. Attorney's Office in Tampa announced 34-year-old Rorn Sorn's sentencing Monday. The Asian Pride Gang member pleaded guilty in April to possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.
Court documents say Sorn was at Club Lust in St. Petersburg in December when his gun discharged. The bullet went through the mirror and into the adjacent women's restroom. No injuries were reported.
A security guard approached Sorn as he was leaving, and Sorn reportedly told the guard that it was an accident and that he "was just trying to take a selfie." Police responded, and officers found a handgun, ammunition and drugs on Sorn.
Sorn has prior felony convictions for burglary and attempted first-degree murder.
BALDWIN — The 2018 Troutarama Committee is pleased to announce that the 2018 Firemen’s Water Battle and a new car show will be on Michigan Avene/M-37 immediately following the […]
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BERLIN (AP) — Germany's Siemens says it has signed contracts worth some 700 million euros ($824 million) to build two gas-powered electricity plants in Libya.
The Munich-based industrial conglomerate said Monday that the plants will be built in Misrata and Tripoli and that the value of the contracts with the state-owned General Electricity Company of Libya includes long-term service agreements.
It said the deal will expand Libya's power generation capacity by about 1.3 gigawatts, but didn't specify in a statement when the new plants will start operation.
The deal comes weeks after Siemens AG announced plans to cut about 6,900 jobs worldwide at its power, gas and drives divisions, half of them in Germany. It pointed to a sharp decline in earnings amid increasing pressure from renewable energy sources.
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It’s a taco with a…croissant shell. The croissant is baked to golden brown and filled with meat, veggies, and salsa. They can be tried at Vive Le Tarte’s Ferry Building location,
The croissant shell is salty and savory & has been creating a bit of buzz online.
It’s only been served for a few weeks, but you’ll undoubtedly see them on a viral Facebook video in the near future.
You can get ’em with pork, chicken, or BBQ jackfruit and topped with things like pineapple & mango.
Might be worth a try.
US, South Korean and Japanese forces have begun joint military exercises, the South Korean army said, quoted by the France press.
On November 29, North Korea conducted an intercontinental ballistic missile test, according to Pyongyang, capable of transferring a war effort to a random spot in the United States, and the North Korean leader said his country was already a nuclear state in the full sense of the word.
The two-day maneuvers are the sixth of this type since June 2016. They are along the Korean Peninsula and Japan, the South Korean Ministry of Defense said. In the doctrine, warships equipped with the IGIS on each of the three countries will simulate detection and tracking of North Korean ballistic missiles and exchange information, a message from the ministry said. Two American warships and one South Korean and Japanese will participate in the teachings. Last week, the United States and South Korea have carried out their largest common aerial exercises so far.
Willowtip Records has announced the return of Lecherous Nocturne with Occultaclysmic, the fifth chapter in the band’s legacy and an album that is both genre defying and technically vicious. The album will be available on April 6th.
Comments guitar player Krieshloff:
"Occultaclysmic is darker, more chaotic, and much more brutal, drawing more influence from blackened and atmospheric masterpieces than previous releases. The structured evolution of our musicianship is at an all-time high, resulting in a torturous opus that will leave death metal fans craving more!”
New track “Quantum Mysticism” is streaming below.
Tracklisting:
“By Conquest Or Consent”
“Quantum Mysticism”
“Occultaclysmic”
“Tower Of Silence”
“Remembrance”
“Unidimensional Eclipse”
“Psionics”
“Time’s Ceaseless Onslaught”
“Planet Of The Crossing”
“Quantum Mysticism”:
Police responded to a scene in Coral Gables where shots were fired Tuesday evening.
The incident happened around 6:30 p.m. on US-1 and Red Road which is near the University of Miami campus.
Coral Gables police said the gunman fired shots at a police department issued speed-limit reader that was on the road.
Officers said the suspect was taken into custody.
University Police tweeted there was no threat to "life safety," but asked students and staff to avoid the area.
GABLES CAMPUS - Police Activity in the southeast section of campus. No threat to life safety. Avoid the area. — Univ of Miami Police (@UMPolice) February 15, 2017
No other information was released.
Duma recommends registering journalists as 'foreign agents'
MOSCOW (AP) — A committee of the Russian parliament has recommended the adoption of a proposed law that would require journalists working for media outlets designated as foreign agents to register as agents themselves.
The measure, which the lower parliament's information committee recommended on Tuesday, follows a law adopted last year under which Russia can designate media outlets receiving foreign government funding as foreign agents.
Naming an outlet as a foreign agent does not block its work but casts aspersions on its credibility. Demanding that individual journalists register as agents could produce a chilling effect.
The proposed law "is the latest step in the Russian authorities' systematic policy towards obstructing the free flow of news," said Gulonoza Said of the Committee to Protect Journalists in a statement Tuesday.
PERDIDO KEY, FL- The Perdido Key area at Gulf Islands National Seashore is one of the most popular beach destinations on the central Gulf Coast.
But over the years, the park’s primitive camping area has become a popular place for public nudity and lewd behavior. Last year, more than 50 people were cited for indecent behavior at the camping area.
The camping area has also become an eyesore. Campers are leaving behind piles of trash and beach supplies. The mess, along with the reports of lewd behavior, have forced rangers to suspend primitive camping inside the park.
New rules and regulations will be put into place and overnight guests will probably be required to buy a camping permit before rangers re-open the area.
The primitive camping ban does not impact the park’s developed campgrounds.
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Multiple fire crews are responding to a business fire on the northwest side of Grand Rapids.
The fire broke out Monday afternoon at Enterprise Iron & Metal Company in the 800 block of Pannell NW.
No injuries have been reported, but smoke can be seen for quite a distance.
We’ll have more details when they become available.
FRANKFURT May 3 German healthcare group Fresenius SE & Co KGaA on Wednesday lifted its guidance on strong demand in the United States for its generic infusion drugs.
For 2017, it now expects adjusted net income to grow by 19 to 21 percent, excluding the effect of currency swings, compared with a previous target for a 17 to 20 percent gain.
That excludes one-off charges from the last week's deals to acquire U.S. generic drugmaker Akorn Inc for $4.75 billion and the biosimilars arm of Germany's Merck KGaA .
First-quarter adjusted net income jumped 28 percent to 457 million euros ($500 million), also bolstered by the acquisition of Spanish hospital chain Quironsalud, coming in above the average estimate of 422 million euros in a Reuters poll of analysts.
($1 = 0.9146 euros) (Reporting by Ludwig Burger; Editing by Maria Sheahan)
A supposed container of potato salad prompted a police response on the southwest side of the metro, Friday evening.
According to the Oklahoma City Police Department, the suspicious side dish was spotted in a mailbox of a home in the 3100 block of SW 94th Street, just to the south of the Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC) campus.
The OKC Police Bomb Squad was called out to investigate. In the end, nothing dangerous was found inside the container. Authorities did not say if there was actually potato salad left, or if it had spoiled.
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This is one of the many ways that grass root organizations can make a difference. Two important points: they are inclusive of many groups and they are persistent.
A new household economics study from Hiroshima University suggests that financially literate people are more capable of accumulating wealth and worrying less about life in old age.
This study is the first of its kind to examine how financial literacy influences anxiety about life in old age in the United States.
“Anxiety is bad for one’s health, and it is bad for the economy,” Yoshihiko Kadoya said. Kadoya, Associate Professor of Health Economics at Hiroshima University, is the primary author of this study.
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A Nigerian couple whose wedding held at the tail end of the previous year 2016 released some suggestive photos ahead of their wedding.
Augusta and Donald Ilobinso who got married on 27th of December 2016 in Owerri, Imo state released the suggestive photos ahead of their big day in which the bride was captured going down on her husband.
The Groom, an officer in the United States Army also lent his uniform to his hearthrob as she donned it on in one of the shoot.
The couple have their white wedding scheduled for January 4th.
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(WLNS) – There are some road closures beginning today in the Lansing area.
Crews are closing a portion of Jolly Road today and it’ll stay closed for months.
Re-surfacing, sewer repairs and water main installation will close in Lansing.
That closure will last until early November so get used to finding a way around it.
The posted detour will take you south to Miller Road adding about five minutes to your drive time.
And that’s not the only closure that could affect you.
Starting today Colombia Road will be closed between North and South Waverly Roads while crews work on the aging bridge over the Grand River.
That’s right on the Eaton-Ingham county line.
That project should wrap up in December.
Detours will be posted for people driving along Colombia and for people trying to head north or south on Waverly.
Feb 14 The world's no. 2 container line Mediterranean Shipping Company is in talks to acquire a stake in smaller Italian counterpart Messina, the Swiss-headquartered group said, in another sign of consolidation in the sector.
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TEHRAN, Iran — Iranian state TV says police have arrested a man who was hoarding two tons of gold coins in order to manipulate the market.
The Wednesday report quotes Tehran police chief Gen. Hossein Rahimi as saying the 58-year-old suspect had accomplices who helped him collect the coins over the past 10 months. He did not identify the suspect, who state media referred to as the “Sultan of Coins.”
Two tons would be the equivalent of around 250,000 coins.
Iranians have stocked up on gold coins and other safe haven investments as the local currency has plummeted in recent months. The Iranian rial has plunged to 90,000 to the dollar — double the government rate of 42,000.
 A Camano Island woman was hospitalized Tuesday following a crash on state Highway 240.
Teresa M. Roseane, 53, was transported to a Richland hospital after her eastbound 1989 Nissan Pulsar left the roadway, the Washington State Patrol reported.
The crash occurred at Milepost 19, where the vehicle struck a state Department of Transportation fence, the patrol reported.
The driver was cited for improper lane travel.
Neither drugs nor alcohol are believed to be a factor, the patrol said, noting she was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash.
Area kids teamed up with local law–enforcement to do a little fishing this Morning.
Over 20 kids were practicing their angling skills at the fourth annual Cops and Bobbers event at Lions Park Wednesday.
Organizers say it's a great way for children and law–enforcement to interact and get to know each other.
"Our goal is to teach them a healthy outdoor activity at the same time building a relationship them so they feel comfortable speaking and talking with the police," said Police Officer Keith Mortensen.
"I heard one of the kids saying that this is the best experience of their life," said intern Jessica Goettl. "They're pretty young, but so fun seeing their reactions, it's really exciting. It's just a great opportunity get to know the sport of fishing. I think it's been great."
If you missed this morning's fishing action, no worries.
Cops and Bobbers will be going on every Wednesday from 9 till noon for most of the summer until August 9th. The cost is free.
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Police are hunting for two men who robbed a Sheffield shop armed with a machete.
The men entered the The Kiosk shop in Wickfield Grove, Frecheville at around 10.15am yesterday.
Police said they threatened staff and one of the men was carrying a machete.
The pair fled the scene with cash, cigarettes and alcohol.
No-one was injured during the robbery.
The suspects are described as being white, in their early 20s and of slim build.
One of the men was wearing a dark-coloured fur lined hooded coat, and the other was wearing a black hooded top and grey bottoms.
Anyone with information is asked to call South Yorkshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 300 of February 2, 2018.
The parking lot at the city's Sixth Street Bridge Park has 66 metered, 2-hour parking spaces. About one-third will become permit-only spaces for employee parking.
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OTTAWA — How much does it cost to send a child to daycare in your city? A new report from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives looks at the fees parents pay for daycare. Some of the findings:
Click on the video player above on Saturday beginning at 6 a.m. ET to watch live action from the World Cup snowboard cross event in Feldberg, Germany.
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Manitowoc Police and Fire officials were called to the 2300 block of Western Avenue shortly before 4 pm for an accident outside the main entrance to Holy Family Memorial Hospital. Investigators say a 71-year-old Manitowoc man lost control of his vehicle, backed into another vehicle, and struck three pedestrians.
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MADISON (WKOW) -- Alumni and community members will celebrate the grand opening of a new park on the UW-Madison campus on Friday night.
Alumni Park is opening in the green space between Memorial Union and the Red Gym with a special event from 5:30 to 9 p.m. At 5:30 there will be a mini-fest at Library Mall with Bucky, samples of Memorial Union foods and the ice cream "Alumni Park after Dark".
At 6, the UW Marching Band kicks off the program. At 7:15, they'll unveil a sculpture of Bucky Badger. For the rest of the night, you can see exhibits telling the stories of alumni and UW traditions.
Click here for more information on the new park and how it honors notable alumni from UW.
Langdon Street between N. Park and N. Lake streets will be closed from noon until 9 Friday ahead of the park opening ceremony. If you just plan on walking in the area, you should be okay.
Ryanair, rocked by rostering errors that have forced the Irish LCC to cancel thousands of flights over the next five months, has appealed to its pilots to stand by the company. The LCC has also offered to increase salaries to match or exceed those of competitor airlines, a move that CEO Michael O’Leary hopes will help attract new personnel from other carriers. In the letter dated Oct. 5, a copy of which has been seen by ATW, O’Leary first apologizes to pilots for disruptions to ...
Naples, December 11 - Police charged a group of people in Naples on Monday protesting against a visit by Premier Paolo Gentiloni on Monday to clear the area of the city's Teatro Mercadante where he was speaking. Protestors shouted "Out of Naples" and hung a banner calling for "work for all" off a crane near to the theatre.
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Russian journalist Arkady Babchenko, who had been reported shot and killed in the Ukrainian capital Tuesday, has shown up at a news conference very much alive.
Vasily Gritsak, head of the Ukrainian Security Service, told a news conference on Wednesday the agency faked Babchenko's death to catch those who were trying to kill him.
Kyiv and national police had said Babchenko, a strong critic of the Kremlin, was shot multiple times in the back at his apartment building and found bleeding by his wife.
He showed up at Gritsak's new conference on Wednesday and thanked everyone who was mourning his death.
Babchenko, 41, one of Russia's best-known war reporters, spoke and wrote year about leaving the country because of repeated threats that he and his family would be harmed.
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Ripley Council met in regular session April 10 and spend a portion of the meeting discussing village plans to put a new roof on the Ripley Metal Works building. The building is owned by the village but is leased by Metal Works.
During a previous special meeting held on April 3, Ripley Mayor Tom Leonard said he had received a quote from Mike Mootz of $50,000 for building demolition provided he gets the scrap metal and has a local dumpsite for the bricks. Councilwoman Nowana Bingaman said at the meeting that she really disliked the idea of putting a nice roof on an old building like the old Pants Factory structure that houses Ripley Metal Works. Councilman Charles Poole reminded council, that if Metal Works leaves the Village of Ripley, it will never come back and that it is important to the economy of the village.
A health and wellness fair is scheduled Saturday, March 20 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hope Fellowship Church, 869 Derbyshire Road, Daytona Beach.
It will include free health screenings, vendors, food, and activities for children.
Vendors will include the Daytona Beach Black Nurses Association, Alzheimer’s Association, Progressive Medical Research, Angels Senior Living, All at Home Health Care, Health Market, Blossom’s Work Force Academy, Bethune-Cookman University’s Odessa Chambliss Center for Health Equity,Daytona Beach Fire Station, BPHIT Fitness and Quanita’s Ballroom and Fitness.
For more information, call 386-527-5918.
Drake had a typically busy weekend — he played two sold-out arena dates, won two Grammy Awards, and might have been caught up in a suicide bid.
A newspaper in England reports that Toronto’s own rap superstar offered to help talk down a man who was standing on a Manchester overpass early Saturday in what’s been described as a suicide attempt.
The Manchester Evening News reported that Drake’s tour bus was caught before 6 a.m. in a traffic jam caused by road closures as police tried to talk to the man standing on the Mancunian Way “on the wrong side of the barriers.”
Insp. Phil Spurgeon told the newspaper: “One officer was approached by a male from a tour van caught up in the traffic congestion, claiming to be part of Drake’s entourage.
“He offered for Drake to speak to the male on the bridge, if that would help. The offer was declined with thanks.”
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The search for an 8-year-old who disappeared in rough surf Saturday in New Smyrna Beach resumed Monday morning and continued until evening, according to Volusia County Beach Safety Ocean Rescue. Hezekiah Whyte of Orlando was swimming in the water with his 11-year-old sister around 3:15 p.m., about a quarter mile south of Flagler Avenue when he went missing, Capt.
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Randy Haynes scored 16 points with four 3-pointers, B.J. Stith, Ahmad Caver and Xavier Green added 11 points apiece, and Old Dominion held off UAB 65-60 on Saturday night.
Trey Porter scored 10 points with nine rebounds for the Monarchs (17-5, 8-2 Conference USA), who scored 23 points off of 18 Blazers turnovers.
Chris Cokley scored eight straight and UAB led 39-34 early in the second half, but the Monarchs stayed close and led 52-51 on Caver's 3 with 5:19 to go. The lead traded hands until Porter's jumper put Old Dominion up 60-58 with 1:58 left. UAB closed to 63-60 on Nick Norton's layup with eight seconds left, but B.J. Stith iced it with two free throws and Norton's 3 at the buzzer missed.
Old Dominion led 30-29 at halftime on Haynes' 3-pointer after eight lead changes and 10 ties.
Cokley scored 16 points, Zack Bryant had 14 and William Lee 10 for the Blazers (15-9, 6-5). UAB has lost four of its last six games as it struggles through CUSA play.
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Luxury online shopping site Matches Fashion is opening up a new studio in east London.
The studio in the former Olympic media centre Here East will cover 24,000 square feet (sq ft) and is set to bring 150 jobs to London over a four year period.
Matches Fashion is a portal for high-end brands such as Alexander McQueen and Burberry, and the new studio will allow the website to boost its content by 50 per cent to 2,000 products per week.
Read more: High street fashion sales sag as shoppers shun discount season
Ulric Jerome, chief executive of Matches Fashion, said the move was essential to help the firm produce the innovative content required for selling luxury products online.
Justine Simons, deputy mayor for culture and creative industries, said: "London has the best ingredients as a centre for fashion. It is home to leading fashion colleges, is renowned for growing the next generation of talent, has wonderful established brands and is a world-leading tech hub."
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — A rescue ship carrying 60 migrants has arrived in a Spanish port after being refused entry by Italy and Malta, the second time in a month that a humanitarian group has been forced to travel for days to unload people rescued in the central Mediterranean.
The Open Arms ship docked Wednesday in the northeastern port of Barcelona, where the group — including 5 women, a 9-year-old toddler and four teenagers — will be going through health checks and identification procedures.
The Spanish aid group Proactiva Open Arms said the migrants come from 14 countries and are in good health.
Doctors Without Borders says more than 500 people have died in the Mediterranean since the Aquarius, another rescue ship, was blocked from ports in Italy and Malta in June.
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City sources say the fracas that followed their 2-1 win in Sunday’s derby would not have happened if United manager Jose Mourinho had not poked his nose into their dressing room to tell their jubilant players to tone down their celebrations.
United sources claim City’s celebrations were excessive, showed a lack of respect and were unlike anything seen before at Old Trafford by a visiting team.
The FA have written to both clubs asking for their observations – they have until tomorrow tea-time to submit them.
Up to 20 players and coaching staff were alleged to have been involved in the fracas which started when Mourinho is alleged to have had an angry exchange in Portuguese with City’s Brazilian goalkeeper Ederson.
By JEREMY McGUIRE
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Garden City 2, Hays High 1
GARDEN CITY, Kan.-Tressa Becker scored in the third minute of Monday afternoon’s match-up in Garden City to give Hays High the early 1-0 lead. Little did the Lady Indians know that blast would be the only goal they would get the rest of the way. Garden City tied the game in the 19th minute on a goal from Goretti Mendez and took the lead on a Abigail Jarmer goal in the 32nd minute.
The two teams went scoreless in the second half. Hays High had some late chances but could not find the back of the net. The Lady Indians drop to 5-3 on the season and 1-2 in the Western Athletic Conference and will hit the road again on Thursday to take on Liberal.
Former NHL player Bobby Carpenter and NWHL player Denna Laing teamed up to finish the Boston Marathon in 4:32:30 on Monday.
Laing, 25, sustained a serious spinal cord injury during the 2015 Winter Classic while playing for the Boston Pride, paralyzing her and forcing her to use a wheelchair.
Carpenter, 53, last played in the NHL in 1999 with the Devils. Over his 16-year career, he played with the Devils, Capitals, Rangers, Kings and Bruins.
Here's video of the pair crossing the finish line.
Hockey star Hilary Knight also snapped a picture with her fellow players on the course.
Congratulations to former NHL star Bobby Carpenter and NWHL player Denna Laing on completing this year’s race in 4:32:30! pic.twitter.com/jXlSvQGhu9 — Boston Marathon (@bostonmarathon) April 17, 2017
Team Denna has raised more than $80,000 for Journey Forward Inc., an organization that helps people who have suffered spinal cord injuries. The team's original goal was to raise $53,000.
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DES MOINES, Iowa – Tuesday’s strong storms caused some damage to Principal Park in downtown Des Moines.
Scott Sailor, the Director of Communications for the Iowa Cubs, says the damage to the park meant some high school games that had been scheduled to be played Wednesday had to be postponed.
The wind snapped off the right field foul post near the base and carried a picnic table about 20 feet from a club seating area down to the seating behind home plate. Outfield signage along the fence was also damaged.
Sailor also says the winds ripped away some of the tarps on the field, allowing the heavy rain to cause some damage to the playing field.
The high school games are being rescheduled.
The damage to the park should be repaired before the I-Cubs return for a home game next Tuesday.
The girl thought it would be fun to pose for a snap hanging off a building girder. Photo: Guárdia Urbana BCN
A 14-year-old girl had to be rescued from an eighth floor ledge in the Eixample district of Barcelona where she had climbed out to pose for a photograph.
FORT MEYERS, Fla. – One eaglet was welcomed into the world last week, but all eyes are focused on an egg that hasn’t hatched yet.
The eagle cam, which was provided by Dick Pritchett Real Estate, was launched in 2012 as over 16 million viewers watched Eagles Harriet and Ozzie raise their two eaglets.
Ozzie and Harriet continued to expand their family each fall, until Ozzie’s death in 2015.
Harriet and M15 (male 2015) bonded in October, and Harriet laid two eggs that successfully hatched.
Harriet laid two eggs on Nov. 22 and Nov. 25.
Last week, one eaglet hatched, but the other egg has not.
Eagles have a 35-day incubation period, so the second egg could hatch any day.
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Authorities in Toronto identified Alek Minassian as the man suspected of using a rental van to run down several pedestrians in Canada’s largest city, killing at least 10 people and injuring 15 others while leaving carnage in his wake.
In a story June 14 about Japanese military equipment sales, The Associated Press omitted the name of a Mitsubishi Heavy Industries official quoted in the story. It was Shoji Sato.
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BERLIN (Reuters) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel played down a bruising dispute about immigration policy with her Bavarian allies, saying in a televised interview on Wednesday that the row did not risk the stability of her coalition government.
FILE PHOTO: German Chancellor Angela Merkel attends a Christian Democratic Union (CDU) leadership meeting in Berlin, Germany July 1, 2018. REUTERS/Axel Schmidt
“I can’t promise that there won’t be disputes again about other issues, as this is usual when a government includes three parties,” Merkel told ARD television when asked if her coalition would a full four years.
“This time it was a heavy dispute about a topic that is also very emotional. But I firmly expect and I’ll do my part to ensure that we do our government work in a good way, and not only now but also in the coming years,” she said.
He allegedly shot a woman several times with a BB gun and struck her with a stick.
57-year-old Kenneth Rapolla was arrested over the weekend and charged with family violence as a misdemeanor.
Court documents state the victim reported Rapolla came home yelling for no reason.
That's when he allegedly lashed out at her.
When police arrived to the scene, they observed injuries consistent with the victim's report.
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Jury selection is underway in the Isaiah Hagan murder trial.
[Hagan murder trial set to start again Wednesday]
Hagan is accused of killing Halee Rathgeber last year. A judge declared a mistrial earlier this month in the case.
Before jury selection could begin, the court agreed to keep the "motion of limine" that was put in place during the first trial. The motion deals with any evidence that could impact the fairness of the trial and determine whether certain testimony should be excluded.
So far 10 jurors have been picked. We're told 14 jurors will be selected. Two of the 14 will be alternates.
Court officials are choosing from a pool of about 200 potential jurors.
Hagan is charged with four counts in this case, including murder and robbery resulting in serious bodily injury in connection with the death of Halee Rathgeber.
The remaining 4 jurors will be picked on Thursday. Opening statements will begin Monday.
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I wonder how I would have been had I been raised where my parents were raised. Yet I would not be “me” without this American-ish life.
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The San Antonio Spurs reportedly have interest in re-signing veteran point guard Tony Parker, according to ESPN's Michael C. Wright.
Wright noted that the Spurs would like Parker back in a mentorship role "if the numbers work for both sides."
He also reported that Parker's camp is "shopping for a deal," which means a return to San Antonio isn't guaranteed.
This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.
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There's a good turnout at the Shrine for this year's service. The forecast for some early drizzle has not deterred those who are here to pay their respects.
MC Peter Meehan has begun addressing the crowd, starting off proceedings by reading some words from Australian military commander John Monash.
He has also cited the various battles being remembered this year, as well as the efforts of women in war.
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TDs and Senators are being invited to take part in a seminar on Sexual Consent this morning at Leinster House.
The information session is being led by facilitator Elaine Brynes, who delivers training in schools and workplaces.
The seminar is organised by Solidarity, which has tabled legislation on reforming sex education for young people.
Party spokesperson Paul Murphy says consent is an issue for everybody, including politicians.
"I would suspect that there are gaps in knowledge about consent that exist in society that would be reflected in TDs and Senators and will back up the point about the need for radical change in how sex education is delivered," he said.
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Below are on the spot ZimEye pictures of Mnangagwa aide, Josiah Hungwe Monday afternoon officiating the Heroes Day celebration in Masvingo. This follows speculation around Hungwe’s life which ZimEye.com dubunked early Monday morning. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL STORY..
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Baku. 28 July. REPORT.AZ/ The US Senate has adopted the bill on imposing new sanctions on Russia, Iran and North Korea with the majority of votes, despite objections from the White House, Report informs citing tte BBC.
Some 98 senators have voted in favor of and 2 against the bill.
The House of Representatives approved the bill early this week with the majority of votes as well. Now, President Donald Trump has to sign it.
Approximately, half of 184 pages is dedicated to Russia. Everything that American politicians accuse Moscow of: actions towards Ukraine, impringement on the cyber security of the United States and other countries and attempts to influence the results of the elections, supporting Bashar Asad in Syria, corruption, human rights violations and so on, is listed in the document.
The most important thing in the new law is that it deprives the President of the opportunity to cancel the sanctions against Russia without the Congress' permission.
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Germantown-based MGS Mfg. Group, Inc. has named Derek Murphy the company’s new chief financial officer.
Murphy is a certified public accountant and holds a master’s degree in management/accounting. He has more than 20 years of experience in fiscal management and operation controls, most recently at Milwaukee-based Rexnord.
He will have overall responsibility for all financial-related activities at MGS.
MGS is a global manufacturer of high precision plastic products and provides engineering, tooling, injection molding, and equipment solutions for the health care, electronics, automotive, consumer and industrial industries. The company employs over 1,100 people throughout locations in the United States, Mexico and Europe.
Fort Mill elementary students learn about reptiles, meet a snake
On Monday, the Greenway’s education staff visited Riverview Elementary in Fort Mill. The students got to interact with Miller, the Greenway’s box turtle, and Cornelius, a corn snake. Thanks to a $46,300 Duke Energy Foundation Grant, the Anne Springs Close Greenway in Fort Mill is bringing nature into Fort Mill, Rock Hill and Lancaster second-grade classrooms.
Donor countries, aid organisations and UN agencies are gathering in Brussels for the seventh annual conference on Syria's future as international inspectors probe a suspected gas attack in the town of Douma, highlighting the brutal nature of the war.
The meeting comes in the wake of strikes by the United States, France and Britain on Syrian military installations, carried out in response to the alleged chemical weapons incident in Douma which has been widely blamed on Damascus.
EU officials hope to beat the $6 billion (5.6 billion euros) pledged at last year's gathering, as forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad launched a new offensive against Islamic State jihadists entrenched in a southern district of Damascus.
The UN has warned that its own appeal for money for humanitarian work in Syria this year is less than a quarter funded, receiving less than $800 million of the $3.5 billion needed.
MOSCOW (AP) - A committee of the Russian parliament has recommended the adoption of a proposed law that would require journalists working for media outlets designated as foreign agents to register as agents themselves.
The measure, which the lower parliament's information committee recommended on Tuesday, follows a law adopted last year under which Russia can designate media outlets receiving foreign government funding as foreign agents.
Naming an outlet as a foreign agent does not block its work but casts aspersions on its credibility. Demanding that individual journalists register as agents could produce a chilling effect.
The proposed law "is the latest step in the Russian authorities' systematic policy towards obstructing the free flow of news," said Gulonoza Said of the Committee to Protect Journalists in a statement Tuesday.
Former Indiana Senator Evan Bayh discusses Facebook, consumer privacy and the possibility of a 'phase 2' of tax cuts.
The Austin Schoenstatt Community will host a Walk with Christ, a Good Friday pilgrimage, through the streets of Austin on April 14 beginning with Mass at 12:30 p.m. at St. Mary Cathedral in Austin. The 9-mile solemn walk from the Cathedral to the Marian Shrine of Our Lady of Schoenstatt will focus on Jesus Christ's sacrifice. For details visit www.schoenstatt.us.
According to the gathering's Facebook event, "the people of Red Wing will gather to join in solidarity with the people of Charlottesville to let their community — and ours — know that we are united against racism, fascism, and white supremacy."
All are welcome to the event. Due to road construction on West Ave., organizers encourage people to enter the parking lot from East Ave. or park along the road.
Childrens Place Inc insider Bradley P. Cost sold 7,304 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction dated Friday, March 24th. The stock was sold at an average price of $118.48, for a total transaction of $865,377.92.
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Darling will be in goal on the road against the Ducks on Monday.
Darling was brought in from Chicago to stabilize things in net for the Canes, but instead he's posted a 2.70 GAA and a .900 save percentage in 21 contests. The Ducks rank 29th in goals for per game, but they're getting Ryan Getzlaf (face) and Jakob Silfverberg (upper body) back for this one. That'll likely make things a little harder for Darling.
A gas leak was reported near the intersection of Lanier Rd. and Commerce Cir. in Madison around 2:30 this afternoon.
The area is directly behind the Walmart on Madison Blvd.
Crews have already stopped the gas leak and are currently working to repair the line.
The leak was caused by an unidentified party, who we're told struck a T-connector while digging, making it difficult to shut off the gas.
Avoid the area if possible as repairs continue. They expect to have the scene cleared before 5 p.m.
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Getting your sleep schedule ahead of the clocks turning forward
Just when you thought you were fully adjusted to the end of daylight saving time last fall, it's time to turn those clocks forward this weekend.
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The students of Joan’s Dance Studio will present ‘Steps up on the Stage’ at 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 9 at Clarks Summit Elementary School on West Grove Street. Tickets are available at the door for $10. Breanna Wood and Samantha Morgan are this year’s graduates.
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NEW HAVEN — Police said the public safety non emergency phone lines are not working, however the 911 lines are operational.
Police officials said, “The non-emergency phone line (203-946-6316) and its many roll-over extensions are not working. The 911 system is working. Until further notice, the public should use the city’s ten-digit emergency number (203-781-8200) for police, fire and EMS. Service technicians are working to restore the downed service.”
The Boston Bruins got on the board first in their win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday, thanks to Patrice Bergeron’s 12th goal in 14 games.
Danton Heinen used some nice forechecking to get the puck away from Auston Matthews, then he and Bergeron ultimately connected for a nice goal less than five minutes into the game.
To see Bergeron’s goal, check out the “Berkshire Bank Exciting Rewind” video above, presented by Berkshire Bank.
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After asking about drug and alcohol use at your next checkup the doctor may ask similar questions about gun safety, part of an effort to further curb gun violence by treating it as a public health issue and involving medical professionals in gun safety discussions. Attorney General Maura Healey on Monday announced that her office and the Massachusetts Medical Society joined forces to make informational brochures and online training opportunities available to physicians who want to engage patients in discussions of gun safety.
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NEW YORK (AP) - Scandal-plagued Weinstein Co. files for bankruptcy protection with buyout offer in hand.
Colleges' new test The glimmers of change in US higher education are starting to pile up. This could — should — be the start of a tidal wave of reform so that colleges...
Sorrell scolds companies for short-term thinking Company executives are acting more like politicians looking for short-term success so they can get re-elected than long-term stewards of brands, according to ad boss Martin Sorrell. The 69-year old...
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× Wisconsin to meet Western Michigan in the Cotton Bowl
MAC champion Western Michigan will play Big Ten runner-up Wisconsin in a matchup of teams making their first Cotton Bowl appearances.
The game is set to be played at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Monday, January 2nd.
Western Michigan (13-0), at No. 15 in the final CFP rankings, beat two Big Ten teams on the road early this season, Northwestern and Illinois.
Wisconsin (10-3) was No. 8 in the CFP and in the AP poll, where they were behind three other Big Ten teams. The Badgers had a six-game winning streak before the conference championship game, where they had a 28-7 lead before losing 38-31 to Penn State while giving up the most points they had all season.
It’s the fifth time Western Michigan and Wisconsin have played, the first since 2000.
Well this is weird. Question: if a toilet gets clogged, what’s the first solution that typically pops into your head? Probably using a plunger, right? And, let’s just say you didn’t have one, what would you do? Maybe buy one, right? Not if you’re this Cleveland, Texas woman. She tried to save a few bucks and decided to un-clog the toilet herself…with her hand, according to ViralHog. She could’ve even called a plumber for the proper assistance but she didn’t.
From first glance, it looks like she’s trying to save something from being flushed away. Unfortunately, the toilet would not let her go. Luckily the police was there to save her and turn this crappy day upside down!
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LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLA.—The New York Yankees have acquired NL MVP Giancarlo Stanton from the Miami Marlins.
The Yankees announced the trade Monday, getting the slugger and cash from Miami for Starlin Castro and two minor leaguers, right-hander Jorge Guzman and infielder Jose Devers.
Stanton is still owed $295 million over the final decade of his record $325 million, 13-year contract. The outfielder was to be introduced later Monday at baseball’s winter meetings.
The 28-year-old Stanton led the majors with 59 home runs and 132 RBIs last season.
The 27-year-old Castro was an All-Star last season, hitting .300 with 16 homers and 63 RBIs. There’s speculation the Marlins will try to trade him to the New York Mets.
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Former Auburn coach Pat Dye says his onetime Alabama counterpart Gene Stallings has suffered a mild stroke.
Dye says Stallings was taken to a Dallas-area hospital Monday morning. Dye says Stallings was at the Dallas/Fort Worth airport at the time awaiting a flight to Alabama for speaking engagements.
Both were scheduled to speak in Huntsville, Alabama, Monday night and in Montgomery Tuesday. Dye says Stallings told an event organizer that he wanted to reschedule "so he's optimistic about it."
Stallings, who led Alabama to the 1992 national championship had a stroke in May while in Montgomery to introduce Clemson coach Dabo Swinney at a banquet.
Stallings was the Crimson Tide coach from 1990-96. He's also a former Texas A&M and St. Louis/Phoenix Cardinals coach.
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A five-alarm fire is burning through a row of stores in the Fordham section of the BronxThe fire broke out on East 194th Street just after 5:30 a.m. Tuesday. 250 firefighters responded to the scene to fight the massive blaze.Aerial ladders helped knock down a lot of the visible flames around 6:15 a.m. The fire is not yet under control.The fire appears to be affecting a Laundromat, pizza shop, and a grocery store among others.So far, no injuries are reported.Stay with Eyewitness News and abc7NY for the latest on this story.----------
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – Crews spent time Monday cleaning up at the Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park after Nashville’s annual New Year’s Eve bash.
The city estimates around 100,000 people attended the Jack Daniel’s Music City Midnight New Year’s Eve on Saturday night. Country crooner Keith Urban headlined the event, and even paid tribute to some of the legendary artists who passed away in 2016, including Prince and George Michael.
After the hours long event, which included the iconic Music Note drop, workers are now dismantling the remnants of the celebration in muddy conditions after rain has fallen the last few days.
The economic impact of the event is expected to be around $20 million. The event was free to attend.
A woman who police say was reaching for a makeup bag while she was driving in Costa Mesa ended up in a hospital Monday morning after her car struck a parked vehicle and rolled over, authorities said.
Costa Mesa police responded to reports of a crash at about 9:30 a.m. on Vanguard Way, said police Lt. Vic Bakkila.
Bakkila said the woman was reaching for a makeup bag when her vehicle veered to the right, struck a parked car and rolled onto its side.
The woman, who police said is in her late 30s, was taken to Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach after complaining of pain.
Police are continuing to investigate the crash.
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May 3 Whitecap Resources Inc:
* Whitecap Resources Inc announces first quarter 2017 results
* Qtrly earnings per share $ 0.07
* Whitecap Resources Inc - average production in Q1/17 increased to a record 55,886 boe/d, 10% higher than Q4/16
* Whitecap Resources Inc - anticipate Q2/17 production volumes to be 57,000 - 59,000 boe/d
* Whitecap Resources Inc - remain on track to meet full year guidance of 57,000 boe/d on $300 million of development capital
* Q1 earnings per share view c$0.05 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Qtrly funds flow per share increased by 50% from $0.22 per share for comparable period to $0.33 per share in Q1/17 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Two soldiers have been left dead and six others injured in the accident.
Officials at the base have said two of the soldiers who were hit are currently in critical condition.
Specific details surrounding the tragedy are yet to be released, but officials have branded in the incident as a "tragic accident".
The base confirmed the news in a public statement, which said: “A tragic accident involving a military vehicle and a troop formation resulted in the deaths of two soldiers and injured six others, two critically.
Gardaí are looking for witnesses to a serious assault in Clonmel.
The incident happened on Monday evening in the Cooleens Close housing estate between 7.45 and 7.50pm
Superintendent Willie Leahy outlines what happened.
Clonmel Gardaí can be contacted on 052 6177640 while the Garda Confidential Line is 1800 666 111.
Police are investigating several suspicious notes found Monday morning at two Glen Ellyn schools that prompted one of the schools to cancel classes for the day.
In a news release, Glen Ellyn police said the notes were found at St. Petronille Catholic School, 425 Prospect Ave., and at Glenbard West High School, 670 Crescent Blvd.
St. Petronille officials made the decision to cancel classes prior to school starting. Glenbard West and all other Glen Ellyn schools are open and operating a normal schedule, police said.
The release said, “The content and quality of the notes are part of an ongoing investigation and will not be revealed at this time.”
No other notes were found.
Glen Ellyn police continue to investigate.
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Four people died in lightning strike Sunday in Afar regional state in northeastern Ethiopia, police said Monday.Afar regional state Police Sergeant Ali Buto said five other people who were injured in the lightning strike are being treated for their injuries at nearby medical centers.Ethiopia's arid Afar regional state has been experiencing a spate of deadly lightning strikes as the rainy season which starts from June and continues until early September seems to increase incidences of lightning strike, according to Afar regional state office of Disaster Risk Management and Food security.
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There are on the The Janesville Gazette story from Tuesday Jun 6, titled Public record for June 7, 2017. In it, The Janesville Gazette reports that:
QUENTEN LLOYD OLSON , 19, of 11 S. Chatham St., Janesville, at 9:13 p.m. Monday at home on a charge of physical child abuse. --MALIJAH ALISE ROBERTSON , 17, Milwaukee, at 5:30 p.m. Monday at 104 N. Marion St., Janesville, on a charge of theft of personal identity information/documents, entering land without consent, battery and disorderly conduct.
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Yellowstone's Mammoth Hot Springs are a wonder of geology ... or just magic.
Looking like waterfalls frozen in time, the travertine terraces of Yellowstone's Mammoth Hot Springs, like all travertine terraces, are formed from limestone. As described by the National Parks Service, "thermal water rises through the limestone, carrying high amounts of the dissolved limestone (calcium carbonate). At the surface, carbon dioxide is released and calcium carbonate is deposited, forming travertine, the chalky white mineral forming the rock of travertine terraces. The formations resemble a cave turned inside out." What a splendid thing Mother Nature has done there!
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Jets cornerback Nick Marshall has been suspended without pay for the first four games of the 2017 regular season for violating the NFL policy on performance enhancing substances. Marshall, who played quarterback at Auburn before converting to defense in the NFL, had just five tackles in eight games played for the Jets last season.
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The Merrill Police Department with the help of the Lincoln County Sheriff's office arrested seven people Monday and removed children from a home in Merrill after a drug investigation.
Authorities carried out the search warrant at 300 1/2 North Genesee Street in Merrill.
As a result, four adult males, one adult female and two juveniles were taken into custody on related and unrelated charges. 41-year-old Shawn R. Boyd, a resident of the property was charged with maintaining a drug trafficking property, possession of drug paraphernalia and multiple counts of child neglect.
The Lincoln County Department of Social Services has placed the affected children in a safe environment.
No other details are being released at this time.
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Welcome to the 96th Episode of Collider’s Heroes, hosted by Jon Schnepp, with guests Robert Meyer Burnett, David Griffin and Hector Navarro. We bring you the latest news about the World of Heroes and Villains! On this episode of a heart-warming Valentines Day Collider’s Heroes (Tuesday Feb. 14th, 2017):
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A man was fatally shot Sunday night in Banning, and police are asking for information about the incident, the department said Tuesday.
Officers were called to the 300 block of East Barbour Street on the report of a man being shot. Paramedics treated the unidentified man, but he died at the scene.
Shortly before that, at about 8 p.m., police were called to the 500 block of Navajo Drive on several reports of shots being fired. Police confirmed there was a shooting at that location as well, but don’t know if the two incidents are connected.
The department’s detective bureau has taken over the investigation. Anyone who has information about the case is asked to call them at 951-849-1511.
March 31Wangfujing Group Co Ltd :
* Says it signed cooperate agreement with a Henan-based e-commerce firm and Beijing-based media firm on convenient store business
* It will invest 20 million yuan to set up a Beijing-based trading JV with the two partners
* The JV will be capitalized at 50 million yuan and the company will hold 40 percent stake in the JV after transaction
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MISSOULA, Mont. — Wildlife officials in Montana have found a new home in Canada for three grizzly bear cubs that were orphaned in June when their mother was killed by a vehicle.
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks announced plans on Tuesday to send the cubs to Zoo Sauvage de Saint-Felicien in Quebec.
The Missoulian newspaper reports that the cubs have been at a Helena wildlife rehabilitation centre since being captured in early June.
Authorities have been searching for a new home for the cubs since, hoping to avoid euthanizing them.
The centre only holds animals that cannot be released into the wild for four weeks but the cubs are too young to survive alone. Grizzlies around humans quickly equate them with food.
They will remain the state of Montana’s property, on permanent loan to the Quebec zoo.
After decades of search, Bill Gillespie got the chance to connect with Ken Cummins, a half-brother he never knew he had.
TORONTO (AP) — Climate change will be on the agenda for this year's Group of Seven summit in Quebec despite Canada's difference of opinion with the Trump administration.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's personal representative for the summit said in an interview Wednesday that implementation of the Paris climate accord will be discussed even though U.S. President Donald Trump has pulled the U.S. out of the agreement. Peter Boehm said if countries agreed on everything, there wouldn't be a reason to meet.
The June gathering of leaders from seven wealthy democracies will mark Trump's first trip to Canada.
Gender equality and women's empowerment will also be major themes.
Boehm is hosting a meeting with the representatives of each country in Waterloo, Ontario, and says Trump's representative is happy with Canada's focus.
A woman was injured late Sunday night after she was impaled by a branch of a tree that fell on a house in Corbett.
Around 11:30 p.m., Corbett Fire responded to a tree into a house on East Knieriem Road. Crews were told a branch impaled a 65-year-old woman inside the home.
When crews arrived, they found the woman alert and conscious. She had a tree limb in her lower torso.
The woman was transported to a hospital and her condition is not known. She is expected to survive.
Everyone else inside the home, including pets, all made it out safely.
Tough to see in the dark, but @MultCoRoads crews are busy clearing down trees around Corbett. This is E. Knieriem Road. pic.twitter.com/UvzegTDikO — Kandra Kent (@KandraKPTV) December 11, 2017
The home was described as having “extensive damage.”
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Organization Lends Holiday Helping Hand To Struggling ParentsA group in Lakewood is helping ensure 3,500 children will get presents under the Christmas tree this year.
Denver Coffee Shop Aims To Be First Business To Allow Social Pot UseMore than a year after Denver voters passed an initiative to let business allow social marijuana use, the City has its first application.
Paramedics Cure Boredom By Crocheting For A Good CauseA pair of Denver Health paramedics have come up with a way to pass the time between emergencies. It isn't busy work, rather handiwork with a purpose. When they are not on a call, they are answering a calling to help others.
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MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — The Alabama Senate will vote on legislation that would allow people to carry a concealed handgun without a permit.
Some law enforcement officers are critical of the bill, saying that permits are necessary for public safety.
The bill’s sponsor, Senator Gerald Allen, says people should not have to pay to exercise their second amendment rights.
Bonnaroo doesn't skimp when it comes to country and Americana artists. Dierks Bentley, Zac Brown Band, Kacey Musgraves and Hayes Carll have all performed at Roos past, and this year's festival, held June 8th through 11th in Manchester, Tennessee, boasted everyone from Luke Combs to Lukas Nelson.
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Qatar National Bank sees no significant outflows of deposits, other funds
DUBAI, June 14 Qatar National Bank (QNB), the largest lender in the Middle East and Africa, has seen no significant outflow of deposits since the diplomatic rift started between Qatar and other Gulf countries, it told Reuters on Wednesday.
Dubai (AFP) - Afghanistan suffered a blow ahead of their 2019 World Cup qualifying campaign Monday when captain Asghar Stanikzai was ruled out of the start of the tournament after undergoing surgery to have his appendix removed, the International Cricket Council announced.
Afghan skipper Stanikzai to miss start of World Cup qualifiers
The 30-year-old middle order batsman will miss the warm-up games this week as well as the tournament opener against Scotland on March 4 although officials expect him to be fit to face hosts Zimbabwe two days later.
Stanikzai has played 83 one-day internationals and made 1,565 runs.
Afghanistan are in Group B of the qualifying tournament which is being staged in Zimbabwe and will face the home country, Nepal, Hong Kong and Scotland in the first round.
The top three teams from the two groups will qualify for the second stage with the best two countries at the end of the event booking their places at the 2019 World Cup being held in England and Wales.
× Cubs announce starting lineup for NLDS Game 1
CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs announced their starting lineup for Game 1 of the National League Division Series against the Washington Nationals:
Ben Zobrist, RF
Krist Bryant, 3B
Anthony Rizzo, 1B
Willson Contreras, C
Kyle Schwarber, LF
Addison Russell, SS
Jason Heyward, CF
Javy Baez, 2B
Kyle Hendricks, P
The game starts at 6:30 p.m. Friday on TBS. LET’S GO CUBS!
× Packaging error forces recall of popular birth control pill
MADISON, N.J. — Allergan is voluntarily recalling packs of its birth control pills in the U.S. because of a packaging error with placebos, increasing the possibility of unintended pregnancy.
The company says four placebo pills were placed out of order in the Taytulla packs. Allergan says the first four days of therapy had four non-hormonal placebo capsules instead of active capsules.
The recall involves lot 5620706, which expires in May 2019. Consumers who have those birth control pills should arrange to return them to their physicians.
Consumers with questions about the recall are being asked to contact Allergan at 800-678-1605, Monday through Friday.
A much cooler and chillier feel compared to last week with temperatures way lower. After a bright start in places, clouds rolling in ahead of blustery April showers, charging in from west to east - these hit and miss but many will be lucky to stay totally dry. Intense, prolonged bursts will mean rumbles of thunder or hail thrown in too and it'll feel chilly for the time of year with the brisk winds.
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BUNKERVILLE, Nev. (AP) — Supporters of cattleman and anti-federal figure Cliven Bundy are protesting a presidential decision to give national monument protection to public land where Bundy grazes cows near his southern Nevada ranch.
The Spectrum of St. George, Utah, (http://bit.ly/2iVR3K7 ) reports that Bundy family members and friends staged a peaceful rally of about a few dozen people on Saturday near the Bundy home.
Family matriarch Carol Bundy is expressing fear that the government will ban grazing in the Gold Butte area — although the U.S. Interior Department says grazing will be allowed.
An armed standoff in April 2014 stopped a federal roundup of Bundy cattle and led to the arrest on federal charges of 19 people including five Bundy family members.
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Trial is set to begin Feb. 6 in Las Vegas for the first six defendants in that case.
Using the Arabic word for "catastrophe" in a statement to mark the 10th anniversary of the Hamas takeover of Gaza, the Palestinian Authority said, "This is a second Nakba for our people," the first one being the creation of the modern state of Israel.
The statement continued, "Since Hamas took over the Strip, the lives of the residents there have become worse."
Man, 41, shot in arm in Burnside
A man was shot Wednesday night in the Burnside neighborhood on the South Side.
About 8:25 p.m., the 41-year-old was sitting on a car in the 9000 block of South University Avenue when a white SUV pulled up and someone inside fired shots, Chicago Police said.
He was struck in the right forearm and taken to Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn in good condition, police said.
A Las Vegas woman has consumed 37 hot dogs to win her fifth straight title in the women’s side of the annual July 4 contest.
The Las Vegas competitor fell short of the 41 hot dogs she ate last year but still easily beat second-place finisher Michelle Lesco, of Tucson, Arizona. Ms Lesco ate 28 sausages and buns.
Thousands of people braved high temperatures to witness the Nathan’s Famous July Fourth hot dog eating contest on the Coney Island boardwalk, New York.
The trophies and champion belts were on display ahead of the contest (Mary Altaffer/AP)
Ms Sudo was a fan favourite, drawing big cheers from the crowd during her performance, which was slightly delayed after she requested new water to soak her buns.
OCALA, Fla. (AP) - A Tennessee man accused of a Florida murder and an assassination attempt four decades ago is set to go to trial early next year.
A judge has set a January 2018 trial date for 67-year-old William "Clay" Claybourne Taylor of Chattanooga, Tennessee. The Ocala Star-Banner reports (http://bit.ly/2r4vISt ) that Taylor is charged with first-degree murder and aggravated battery from the 1977 incident.
Authorities say Taylor tried to kill then-Williston, Florida Mayor Eugene T. Bailey. Bailey was wounded but survived. Killed in the attack was 64-year-old Walter H. Scott, who was driving the car in which both men were riding.
William Taylor's brother, lawyer Raymond Taylor, was convicted of plotting the crime. Prosecutors say he sought to kill Bailey so he could represent the family's estate and collect legal fees.
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And then there were eight! With the round of 16 in the bag, the 2018 World Cup field has been whittled down significantly; just a quarter of the initial 32 teams are left.
Uruguay, France, Brazil, Belgium, Russia, Croatia, Sweden, England. That's your remaining lot.
As always, we've evaluated each team still in and assessed their likelihood of winning the tournament, ranking them on that basis. Strength of performance through this stage is a natural indicator of that, though there's still a little room for general ability, clout and, importantly, which side of the round-of-16 bracket they've landed on.
The 24 eliminated sides are ranked in order of how well they played and how heavily they impressed. The 16 that exited before the second round are simply listed. You can view the post-group-stage rankings here for more flavour on how they fared.
Residents who have been affected by floods in Lilongwe have expressed concern over lack of hygiene at Chimbalame C.C.A.P Church where the victims are staying.
According to one of the victims, the state of the place is unhealthy and very worrisome since there is no toilet.
“It is very worrisome that we have no toilets to use even temporary ones which is not healthy,” she said
The woman added that they are afraid of contracting diseases since there are many families in the church.
She also observed that the items support that they have received is not enough considering the huge number of the affected families.
“We really appreciate for the support but is not that enough to accommodate everyone here,” she said.
The floods in Lilongwe which occurred last week have seen over 1000 families being affected in some way with many being displaced. Two people also died due to the floods.
Salima district is another districts where floods have led to families being displaced.
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KALAMAZOO, MI – From defeating Andy Roddick to qualifying for an International Tennis Federation Grand Slam, it has been a whirlwind week for 17-year-old Patrick Kypson.
The North Carolina native captured the U.S. Tennis Association 18U National Championship with a five-set win over Ohio State freshman J.J. Wolf on Sunday at Kalamazoo College’s Stowe Stadium, qualifying the junior player for a spot in the 2017 U.S. Open, which begins Aug. 28 in Flushing Meadows, New York.
“It is my favorite tournament in the world, and I am really looking forward to it,” Kypson said of the U.S. Open. “It’s another stepping stone in the life of a tennis player, and I’m just going to try to keep building from this tournament.”
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As thousands of protesting farmers rallied in Athens over spiralling costs and unpopular reforms, the Hellenic statistical authority revealed that Greek GDP shrank by 0.4% in the last three months of 2016. After growth of 0.9% in the previous three-month period the fall was steep and unforeseen''
A "Celebration of Life" was held on Wednesday to remember the three women -- Dr. Jennifer Gray Golick, Christine Loeber and Dr. Jennifer Gonzales Shushereba -- who died at a veterans center in Yountville. At the memorial, Yountville Mayor John Dunbar said the three victims had an "unwavering commitment to helping others."
Punk legends The Undertones will play Plug in Sheffield next month on their new UK tour.
The Northern Irish band, whose debut single Teenage Kicks famously became the late John Peel’s favourite song, will play Sheffield on November 23.
Tickets are available now at http://bit.ly/2fPpsGK
When Will Goldberg’s WWE 24 Special Debut?
PWInsider.com is reporting that the WWE 24 special covering Goldberg’s last WWE run will be released on November 13th following Monday Night RAW.
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April 5 Zeder Investments Ltd:
* Sees FY recurring headline earnings per share between 42.2 cents and 43.0 cents, or between 0.5 pct lower or 1.4 pct higher
* Sees FY headline loss per share between 47.0-48.0 cents, versus HEPS of 36.5 cents reported year ago Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom: +91 806 749 1136)
Reports are emerging this afternoon that a young child and a young man have been shot in west Dublin.
Gardai say they're at the scene of an "incident."
It's understood two young people may have been injured after shots were fired.
Officers are currently investigating the reports in the Parlickstown area of Blanchardstown.
It's believed the injuries are not life threatening.
Reports came in about two dogs on the side of a busy highway in New Jersey, and police were quickly dispatched. Once they arrived, they found a pit bull dead, and a German shepherd alive but unwilling to leave her friend.
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Finally, the dog was coaxed from the side of the road and taken into police custody. The New Jersey State Troopers found she was unhurt and made sure to give her food, water and a game of catch.
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The dog is safe at a shelter, but those troopers may never forget the sweet tribute she gave her fellow canine.
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A procession of vessels left Biloxi Bay on Friday afternoon ahead of Tropical Storm Nate, which is expected to make landfall this weekend.
One-by-one, the pleasure crafts, charter boats and shrimp trawlers cruised under the Popp's Ferry Bridge headed to safe harbors.
The cities of Biloxi, Pass Christian, Long Beach, and D'Iberville have ordered all boat owners to move their vessels from public harbors. With the expected storm surge, these vessels are vulnerable to damage from Nate.
According to the city, nearly 300 vessels in Biloxi's four public harbors and marinas are expected to cause traffic delays at Popp's Ferry Bridge.
Officials said maritime law mandates bridge tenders to open spans for marine traffic.
The WLOX weather team is keeping a close eye on the threat of severe weather. Download the WLOX First Alert Weather app or visit wlox.com/weather for the latest updates, and click here to view the WLOX Hurricane Center.
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Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday extended greetings to the people of Pakistan on the country’s 70th Independence Day.
Dost ve kardeş ülke Pakistan’ın ve tüm Pakistan halkının 14 Ağustos Bağımsızlık Günü’nü en içten dileklerimle kutluyorum. #PakistanZindabad — Recep Tayyip Erdoğan (@RT_Erdogan) August 14, 2017
In a message posted to Twitter, the Turkish president said, “best wishes to the friendly and brotherly country of Pakistan and all its people.”
The founder of the Turkey’s ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) also said Long-Live Pakistan (#Pakistan Zindabad) in his Twitter message.
Erdogan had previously served as prime minister of Turkey from 2003 to 2014 and as Istanbul Mayor from 1994 to 1998.
He founded the Justice and Development Party (AKP) in 2001, leading it to general election victories in 2002, 2007 and 2011 before standing down upon his election as President in 2014.
Authorities say a Florida man pulled a gun on a martial-arts instructor at a church during an argument over using firearms for self-defense.
A Port St. Lucie police report says martial-arts instructor Christopher Lasala was at Grace Christian Academy on Sunday discussing with parents an afterschool class he is starting.
When one asked about guns, Lasala replied they aren't always the best choice for self-defense.
Lasala and witnesses told police that 61-year-old George Meyer overheard Lasala and said martial arts are useless.
They say he then pulled a handgun, pointed it at Lasala and said, "Bang, you're dead." Meyer soon put his gun away and left.
Meyer later told police he pulled the gun but didn't point it. He has been charged with aggravated assault.
Rafael Devers is at it again.
The Boston Red Sox rookie already launched a solo home run during the second inning of the Red Sox’s game against the Cleveland Indians at Fenway Park on Monday, and Devers wasn’t finished.
Devers came to the plate in the fourth inning with Boston trailing 3-2, and he punished Trevor Bauer again, this time by crushing a towering blast over the right field wall.
The round-tripper came one inning after Andrew Benintendi tattooed his 17th home run of the season over the right field fence.
Devers now has hit three home runs in his last two games, the most impressive of which came off New York Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman on Sunday night.
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(WHDH) — Police in New Hampshire say they are searching for three thieves wanted in connection with the recent theft of two totem poles.
Windham police say a 14-foot and a 12-foot totem pole were stolen three weeks ago from property on Gardner Road off Enterprise Drive.
The handcrafted poles were loaded onto a black-framed trailer, which was towed away by a dark pickup truck, according to investigators.
The three individuals involved in threat were described as a man in his late 20s, a female with blonde hair and an Asian man in his 40s.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Windham Police Department at 603-434-5577.
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Callie C. Guy, 43, is wanted by the Sullivan County Sheriff's Office for a Level 6 felony of failing to register. Her last known residence was in Farmersburg.
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NEW YORK, March 30 A JPMorgan economist said on Thursday he expected the U.S. Federal Reserve to start paring the size of its $4.5 trillion balance sheet in early 2018 with a focus on ending its reinvestment in mortgage-backed securities.
"In our baseline projection, the Fed slowly phases out MBS reinvestments beginning in the spring of next year, never halts reinvestments of Treasuries, never sells MBS, and reaches its new optimal size of the balance sheet in early 2024, with excess reserves in the banking system of $500 billion," JPMorgan economist Michael Feroli wrote in a research note. (Reporting by Richard Leong; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
From the days when he exploded out of North Carolina with the alt-country band Whiskeytown to his steady growth into one of America's great songwriters, Ryan Adams has always floated just below superstar status.
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FREETOWN, SIERRA LEONE—Relatives dug through the mud in search of their loved ones and a morgue overflowed with bodies Monday after heavy rains and flooding early in the day killed at least 200 people in Sierra Leone’s capital.
Bodies were spread out on the floor of a morgue, Sinneh Kamara, a coroner technician at the Connaught Hospital mortuary, told the national broadcaster.
“The capacity at the mortuary is too small for the corpses,” he told the Sierra Leone National Broadcasting Corp.
Kamara urged the health department to deploy more ambulances, saying his mortuary only has four.
Sierra Leone’s national television broadcaster interrupted its regular programming to show scenes of people trying to retrieve their loved ones’ bodies. Others were seen carting relatives’ remains in rice sacks to the morgue.
'Two days too late': Thousands furious at President's response to Charlottesville violence gather to protest outside Trump Tower as he lands in New York for the first time since inauguration
The City of Falls Church is offering free Christmas tree collection on Wednesdays in January and February, except for on City-observed holidays. City residents can place their tree at the curb in front of their house. Doing so during the first two weeks in January will ensure speedy collection, according to a press release from the City of Falls Church.
Those who want their tree collected should remove plastic bags, rope and all decorations, including tinsel, before placing their tree on the curb. Residents who live in apartments and condominiums that receive private trash and recycling service may recycle trees by taking them to the brush collection area at the Fairfax County Citizens’ Disposal and Recycling Facility, located at 4618 W. Ox Road, Fairfax. For more information, call 703-248-5160.
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Barbato was traded Monday from the Yankees to the Pirates in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations.
Barbato, 24, was designated for assignment last week after the Yankees needed to clear up a 40-man roster spot for Jordan Montgomery. The Yankees were probably hopeful to sneak him through waivers, but the Pirates expressed a willingness to take a chance on the intriguing right-hander, who boasts a mid-90s fastball to go with two other offerings. Barbato will report to Triple-A Indianapolis with his new organization and could soon earn a call-up to the big club if he performs well in the minors.
During a hearing for civil contempt of court, Randall Margraves apologizes for lunging at former doctor Larry Nassar, saying it was the first time hearing the details of his daughters' abuse.
× First Look at Renée Zellweger as Judy Garland in Upcoming Biopic, Resemblance Is Uncanny
LOS ANGELES — Producers behind an upcoming biopic about Judy Garland have released the first image of Renée Zellweger as the late screen icon and it is striking.
“Judy,” currently in production, is set in 1968 as the singer arrives in London to perform a series of sold out shows. Zellweger stars in the title role, with Rufus Sewell (“The Man in the High Castle”) cast as Garland’s ex-husband, Sidney Luft.
Garland died of an accidental overdose in the summer of 1969 at age 47.
Rupert Goold (“True Story”) is set to direct. “Judy” is a joint production between Pathé, BBC Films and Ingenious Media.
No release date has yet been announced for the project.
Ashton Agar has produced an absolutely stunning piece of fielding that has resulted in just two runs.
MORE: WATCH: Billy Stanlake destroys New Zealand with serious heat | Australian fans are desperate for Kevin Pietersen to go home
Agar was selected as one of the two spin-bowlers for Australia along with Adam Zampa, and is also an incredibly skillful batsman.
His moment in the field has shown us all that he can do everything.
Andrew Tye was bowling and sent a full ball down to Colin de Grandhomme who smashed it down to long-on.
Agar sprinted across to save it, but somehow managed to get two hands on it while jumping way over the boundary rope.
With some quick thinking and unbelievable skill, he managed to throw the ball back into the field of pay.
Mark Taylor claimed it should go down as a dropped catch.
Easy on Tubby.
New Zealand ended scoring just 117 for the loss of nine wickets throughout the innings.
Watch Agar's effort in the video player above.
Kiera Lyons, CTV Edmonton
27-year-old Brandon Stucka has pleaded guilty to three counts of criminal negligence causing death after he stole a vehicle and crashed into a minivan in September 2017.
According to RCMP Stucka was driving a stolen truck when he hit a minivan on Highway 16, east of Lloydminster.
The crash killed three Edmonton women: Jeannette Wright, Glorious David, and Eva Tumbay and injured Janet Gaye.
Officers were chasing the truck but called off the pursuit about half an hour before the crash.
Stucka was charged with 13 offences, he pleaded guilty to nine in total including injuring Janet Gaye, break and enter, possession of stolen property and fleeing police.
Sentencing submissions are scheduled for July 2018.
A two-year-old boy is fighting for his life after being hit by a car in Rainham, east London.
The youngster and two pedestrians were struck by the vehicle on South End Road at around 3.24pm on Tuesday.
Two women, aged 32 and 25, were taken to hospital with injuries that are not thought to be life-threatening, the Metropolitan Police said.
Police made clear that they did not believe it to be a terrorist-related incident.
A two-year-old boy is fighting for his life after being hit by a car in Rainham, east London
The driver of the car, a dark blue Mercedes A180, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of drug driving.
He was taken to an east London police station where he remains in custody.
Detectives from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) appealed for witnesses, or anyone with dash-cam footage, to come forward.
A Metropolitan Police spokesman said: 'Immediately following the collision members of the public assisted in detaining a suspect.
'Police are particularly keen to hear from those people.'
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) – A local animal shelter trying to get a rogue rooster back to his rightful home.
The Saratoga County Animal Shelter posted on Facebook: “this is not a joke.”
They took in the lost rooster Saturday on Bullard Lane in the town of Wilton.
They want to get him back home, if anyone knows who he belongs to please contact the animal shelter.
Keep your headlights on
Put the sun visor down to block your view of the sun
DO NOT wear eclipse glasses while driving
DO NOT try to photograph or video the eclipse when you're behind the wheel
AAA has some important safety tips for anyone who may be driving during the solar eclipse.And if you want to stop to view the eclipse, exit the roadway and park in a safe area away from traffic.----------
Mandisa Nduna isn't just a great actress, it seems she has some hidden talent in the form of rapping.
She posted a video of herself spitting some bars, and although the original track overpowers her voice, there's no doubt that she doesn't miss a beat.
Watch out Nasty C, you have some competition coming your way.
When Ayse Yusufoglu was a girl, she and her friends in southeast Turkey tried to win the hearts of young men in their village using breast milk and soot to tattoo themselves.
El Salvador's Foreign Minister Hugo Martinez and Taiwan's Ambassador to El Salvador Florencia Hsie participate in a news conference in San Salvador, El Salvador, June 13, 2017. The remaining Central American allies of Taiwan on Tuesday offered guarded responses to Panama's decision to embrace the "One China" policy and switch allegiance to Beijing, deflecting the question of whether they could follow suit.
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4.23.18 – On this episode we tried to answer the question, “Could we train for a full marathon?” because of the upcoming Illinois Marathon. We also discussed this week’s weird stories!
NANTERRE, France (AP) — French investigators believe a team of four or five loyal accomplices carried out the brazen prison helicopter escape of one of France's most notorious criminals.
The armed, masked men took a helicopter pilot hostage, forced him to land Sunday in the Reau Prison yard, used power tools to break through the doors and hustled Redoine Faid to freedom.
Faid, a serial robber and murder convict, hasn't been seen since then.
Philippe Veroni, head of France's organized crime police unit, said Tuesday that Faid had clearly planned the prison break carefully and had a band of accomplices willing to risk everything. He said staying on the run will become increasingly expensive for Faid as he tries to avoid capture.
Faid has escaped from behind bars before — the previous time he used hidden explosives.
New York City FC will have no excuses for lax training sessions anymore as the club is set to move into a brand new training complex in Orangeburg, New York.
The club revealed their new first team training facility, the Etihad City Football Academy on Tuesday with a video posted to Twitter. They showed off the state of the art facility with all the bells and whistles that a professional, footballer could ask for.
📍 | Welcome home to the @EtihadAirways City Football Academy in Orangeburg, New York pic.twitter.com/IRbjQWHjyK — New York City FC (@NYCFC) April 24, 2018
It features training pitches complete with undersoil heating so they can be used all year, a state of the art communal dining hall, sports science technology, top class workout facilities, and much more.
Click here for high-resolution version / EINPresswire.com / -- TAIPEI, TAIWAN-- - "5, 4, 3, 2, 1!" With nearly a million people counting down together at the City Hall Square, the 13th TAIPEI 101 New Year Fireworks Show lit up the dark sky with light beams in blue and red! This was the brand new "2017 TAIPEI 101 New Year Light and Fireworks Show" presented by TAIPEI 101 to mark a perfect ending for the previous 12 years. For the first time, lighting and fireworks were combined, and 800 computer moving-head lights had been installed for the magnificent display, making the show one of the world's most exciting.
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DURANGO, Colo. (CBS4) – The bear cub that was burned in the 416 Fire still burning in Durango got a special visit from an icon and advocate for fire safety.
Smokey Bear visited the wildlife rehabilitation center near Del Norte which is taking care of the injured animal.
Nearly three weeks ago, firefighters first noticed the young bear wandering alone through a burned area. After a couple of days, they didn’t see a mother bear nearby, so they called Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
“We weren’t optimistic at first,” Matt Thorpe, area wildlife manager in Durango, said. “It probably hadn’t eaten in a couple of days, but it had survived on its own so we wanted to give it a chance.”
The female cub is being treated with a salve for her paws, an antibiotic to fight infection and pain medication.
Officials say it will be a while until the bear will be well enough to be released into the wild.
Right now, the plan is to release the cub with other orphaned cubs from the same center.
NFL's Kareem Hunt Pat Mahomes is My Homie!! ... We're Playoff Bound!!
NFL's Kareem Hunt Stoked to Play with BFF Pat Mahomes
EXCLUSIVE
Did Kareem Hunt and Pat Mahomes just become best friends??
YEP!!
TMZ Sports spoke with the K.C. Chiefs breakout star about his new QB, now that Alex Smith got shipped to Washington ... and Hunt says he's totally stoked to play alongside Mahomes -- his "best bud on the team."
Hunt -- who led the entire NFL in rushing yards in his rookie season -- says he's gonna miss Smith ... but already has his eyes set on a return to the playoffs with Mahomes.
No word on whether Hunt and Mahomes have done karate in the garage.
LONDON, Dec 11 (Reuters) - British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said on Monday he urged Iran to release detained dual nationals during a visit to the Islamic Republic.
“I urged their release, on humanitarian grounds, where there is cause to do so,” Johnson told the British parliament.
“These are complex cases involving individuals considered by Iran to be their own citizens, and I do not wish to raise false hopes. But my meetings in Tehran were worthwhile,” he said. “It is too early to be confident about the outcome.”
Johnson said he raised with Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif “the official harassment of journalists working for BBC Persian and their families inside Iran.” (Reporting by Guy Faulconbridge and Alistair Smout, editing by Andrew MacAskill)
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ITALIAN football is sticking to its game plan to pull itself out of a steady decline: keep passing the ball to China.
The league that runs Italy's Serie A top division is likely for the first time to sell a separate Chinese package of media rights to try to maximise
A brand new trailer for the upcoming 'Venom' movie, staring Tom Hardy, has just dropped and we finally get a peek at what the infamous anti-hero will look like.
Video of VENOM - Official Trailer (HD)
Most of the trailer sets up the plot of the movie, its nothing new but knowing Tom Hardy, it'll be worth the watch either way. What is new is the 'costume,' though its not really a costume... its hard to say what this mysterious really is but it sure does look awesome.
We also get a look at the actual venom character, that is the stuff that turns Hardy's character into Venom. We're not exactly sure who voices the strange black substance, but he gets the job done.
The only question is whether 'Venom' will fit into the larger MCU or just be a standalone film.
'Venom' hits theaters on 10/5/18!
On April 23, 2018, Ronald B. Levine, beloved husband of Melanie Levine (nee Dennis); loving father of Brandon Levine, Jordan (Melissa) Levine, Alex Levine (Jon Reitzel) and Tyler (Catie) Levine; devoted brother of Gary (Deborah) Levine; dear brother-in-law of Craig (Eileen) Dennis and Mark (Beth) Dennis; loving son of the late Shirley and Leonard Levine; beloved son-in-law of Rosalind and the late Irving Dennis; adored grandfather of Liam and Jack Levine. Services at SOL LEVINSON & BROS., INC., 8900 Reisterstown Road, at Mount Wilson Lane, on Tuesday, April 24 at 11 a.m. Please omit flowers. Contributions in his memory may be sent to the Sports Boosters of Maryland, 1 Emerald Ridge Court, Baltimore, MD 21209 or Camp Shoresh, 3723 Old Court Road, Suite 206, Baltimore, MD 21208 or to the charity of your choice. In mourning at 2809 Baublitz Road, Owings Mills, MD 21117.
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Route 322 has been reopened after a fatal crash in Dauphin County Friday evening.
The crash happened at around 5:20 p.m. on Friday near the ramp to Interstate 81 southbound in Susquehanna Township. The crash was cleared at around 9:10 p.m.
Initial dispatches from the scene indicated the crash involved a "motorcycle into a truck."
No further information was available at the time of this post.
Two of the world’s largest and most successful quantitative hedge funds have won approval to launch domestic funds in China, becoming the latest in a steady stream of western firms to gain onshore status in the vast and fast-growing market.
Winton, with $30bn under management, and Bridgewater Associates, the $160bn US firm often referred to as the world’s largest hedge fund, have both been granted authorisation from the Asset Management Association of China, an organisation that combines the roles of trade body and semi-official...
JACKSON, Miss. — Maurice Rivers had 16 points and 11 rebounds to help Jackson State beat NAIA member Fisk 60-53 on Monday night.
Jeremiah Bozeman added 14 points for the Tigers (3-7), who needed a 9-2 run to pull away to a 58-48 lead on Jordan Berry's 3-pointer with 1:30 to go.
Tyran Davis had 11 points and Ryainni Scott added 10 for the Bulldogs. The game counted as an exhibition for Fisk.
Jackson State was home for the first time since winning its season opener over a month ago and the victory snapped a three-game skid.
March 19 (Reuters) - United Malacca Bhd:
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Central Otago produces about 60 times more wine than the Waitaki Valley but impending intellectual property rights registration for Otago’s two wine regions has benefits for both, Hamish MacLean reports for Otago Daily Times.
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas has posted a final draft of its plan for overhauling special education across the state.
The Texas Education Agency has been working on the plan since federal officials found that the state had illegally denied services to students with disabilities for years. The posting sets an April 6 deadline for public comment before it’s submitted to the U.S. Department of Education.
The plan posted Monday would create a professional statewide special education deployment system. It also calls for increasing special education staffing, providing better special education training for teachers and creating more tools for parents of children with suspected disabilities. Meanwhile, it would help school districts identify and help thousands of students who were previously denied special education services.
It seems like fashion trends just getting weirder and weirder! The latest trend has many people scratching their heads, but also questioning why this is even a trend to begin with. Behold, ‘crotch charms.’ Yes, charms for your crotch. Started by a Japanese trailer called BoDivas, these “charms” consist of a small metal chain to be worn inside your bikini bottoms. Once attached from the inside of the bikini bottoms, four chains adorned with stones will dangle from your crotch.
This almost sounds like a joke, but see for yourself.
Ranging in price from $19.50 to $22.50, you can find these via BoDivas’ Amazon and Ebay stores.
Young visitors explore a variety of bird specimens from the collections of the University of Alaska Museum of the North.
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External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj attended the 'Contribution of Hindi in the Friendship of India and China' event in Beijing' on Monday. While speaking at the event Swaraj asserted on the importance of understanding the language of both nations.
Paige Spiranac may be new to the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit family, but you better believe she came prepared to werk!
It's time for our next installment of SI Swimsuit 2018 outtakes and everyone's favorite golfer babe did not disappoint. Shooting with photographer James Macari in beautiful Aruba, Paige looked like a seasoned pro as she rocked barely-there black bikinis on the beach.
But it wasn't until she put on a unique one-piece that we realized how much homework she'd done to prepare for her big moment. "There's the 'one arm,'" Paige said as she demonstrated her "hand bra" positions. "There's like a 'single hand.' Maybe there's the 'no hand.' You know, there's options."
Talk about being a natural! And the proof is in the photos.
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To see all of our favorite moments from Paige's shoot, be sure to check out her full outtakes reel in the video above!
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - Opgen Inc:
* OPGEN ANNOUNCES PRICING OF $12 MILLION UPSIZED PUBLIC OFFERING
* ‍THE UNITS ARE BEING OFFERED AT A PUBLIC OFFERING PRICE OF $3.25 PER UNIT​
* ‍PRICING OF A PUBLIC OFFERING OF AN AGGREGATE OF 3.7 MILLION UNITS
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April 13 Root9b Holdings Inc
* Root9b Holdings names Eric Hipkins chief executive officer
* Root9b Holdings Inc - Hipkins succeeds Joseph J. Grano, jr., who will remain with RTNB as non-executive chairman of board
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NCDOT staged and videotaped a simulation showing a remote-controlled car trying to beat a train at a railroad crossing.
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Thomas Rhett’s new record will feature a duet with pop star Selena Gomez.
Related: Thomas Rhett and Wife Announce Double Baby Surprise
“I took all of January and made album three, Rhett explains. “We cut 22 songs, which is way too many songs, and I think the next few months is going to be singing all those, getting them all mixed and then trying to narrow down which ones are the keepers.”
In addition to Gomez, the new album features an appearance by Rhett’s father Rhett Akins, and Maren Morris, his duet partner on his current single “Craving You.”
ATHENS, March 31 Piraeus Bank turned loss-making in the fourth quarter after booking higher provisions for impaired loans, Greece's largest lender by assets said on Friday.
Piraeus, which is 26.2 percent owned by the country's bank rescue fund HFSF, reported a net loss of 18 million euros ($19.2 million) after net profit of 31 million euros in the third quarter.
For 2016 as a whole, Piraeus reported a net loss of 4.0 million euros after a loss of 1.85 billion in 2015.
The group, with a current market value of 1.53 billion euros, said bad debt provisions rose to 310 million euros in October-to-December from 242 million in the third quarter.
Non-performing credit dropped to 37.7 percent of its loan book at the end of December from 38.8 percent in the previous quarter. (Reporting by George Georgiopoulos and Lefteris Papadimas)
Popular spiritualist Nana Kwaku Bonsam has reacted angrily to Pastor Owusu Bempah for claiming he prophesize the death of Vice President’s.
Accoring to Kwaku Bonsam, Pastor Owusu Bempah was fake but then he always wants to use the word of God to deceive people.
He went further to say, the Pastor always like to use the death of prominent people in the society to become popular.
I support Kwaku Bonsam on this. This so called Pastor is fake.
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A woman in Deltona, Florida, paid a water utility bill worth $493 with pennies on Monday, February 26. Dana McCool shared a number of Facebook Live videos showing her entering the Deltona Water Department and paying her bill using a small wheelbarrow load of pennies. Speaking to Storyful, McCool said she paid the bill with pennies because she thinks that her, along with others in her municipality, have been receiving “over-inflated water bills”. She said they have had water bills as high as $700 for a month. McCool said Delton Water Department told them that they “have a leak”. However, a plumber and a leak detector have since told McCool they don’t have a leak.McCool added that she paid in pennies because she wanted to protest in a meaningful way.
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A 63-year-old doctor went on trial in the southern German state of Bavaria Monday, accused of having sex with his patients.
The prosecution claims the physician, who has not been identified under Germany’s strict privacy laws, exploited the trust of three of his mentally unstable patients to have sex with them, sometimes without treating the women.
A trained psychotherapist, the doctor committed the acts either in his practice or in the women’s homes, the prosecution said, adding that he could face imprisonment of between three months and five years.
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Prosecutors said in an earlier statement on the case that the doctor had regularly asked mentally ill patients to come to his surgery between 2012 and 2015, usually in the late evening hours.
He is alleged to have told the women that sex was part of the therapy.
Eventually, one of the women called the police.
The accused admitted the allegations in a statement made through his lawyer in February.
“Why is it that the city hasn’t approached the Post Office on Whitehead St over the total lack of outside maintenance. They collect parking fees and the visitors to this fine city are forced to look at the trash and garbage. Let a residents yard look like that and see how far that would go.” ~Anonymous
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SAN DIEGO (CNS) - San Diego police Thursday were seeking the public's help in locating a man suspected of attacking a student near campus.
At about 10:30 p.m. Sunday, an unidentified female student was approached by a man she did not know while walking in the 4900 block of Campanile Drive, according to a community safety bulletin sent out by university officials.
The woman told police the man threw water in her face before wrestling her to the ground. She was able fight off the man, who then fled the scene in a faded, dark blue car, officials said.
The suspect was described as a Hispanic man, about 6 feet tall and weighing about 180 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He was seen wearing a dark long-sleeve shirt and dark pants.
The university released the bulletin, but the San Diego Police Department -- not SDSU police -- is investigating the attack.
Anyone with information on the incident was asked to contact SDPD at (619) 531-2000 or Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477.
Police want to talk to this man after a Plymouth schoolboy was punched to the ground and then kicked in the head.
The public are being asked for their help to identify the man pictured in connection with the serious unprovoked assault.
The 13-year-old Plymouth boy was set upon by a man in Penrith Gardens, Estover, on 25 September.
He was punched repeatedly to the head, held on the ground and stamped on. He sustained a black eye, cuts to his mouth and numerous swellings to his head.
Police are appealing for information and have released the image of a man they would like to speak to in connection with the offence.
Anyone who recognises the man pictured in asked to contact police quoting CR/082983/17 .
Prime Minister Theresa May is to make an unscheduled statement at Downing Street this morning amid speculation she could call a snap general election.
Mrs May will speak to the media at 11.15am after her Cabinet meets. In an unusual move, Number 10 did not announce what subject she would address but statements by the PM in the street are usually reserved for big announcements.
Downing Street has always denied Mrs May will call a snap general election but speculation is rife among national media that she will announce this.
The Fixed-Term Parliaments Act sets the general election date as the first Thursday in May every five years, meaning 2020 is the next expected contest.
But Mrs May could call an early election if two-thirds of MPs in the Commons vote for it. Jeremy Corbyn has previously indicated Labour would support such a move.
Optus Stadium management has denied there is an issue with the ground's surface or hardness despite asking Fremantle, West Coast and their weekly AFL opponents to refrain from training at the venue for three weeks.
Concerns about the firmness of Perth's dazzling $1.8 billion stadium hit a new high this week when Sydney coach John Longmire blamed it for an injury to one of the game's superstars: WA-born Lance "Buddy" Franklin.
Lance "Buddy" Franklin lines up a goal during the Swans' round 1 game against West Coast. Swans management claim the star player's injury woes began at that game, and have pinned the blame on Optus Stadium's playing surface. Photo: AAP
Longmire said Franklin had sustained his injury against West Coast back in the first round, saying it would be "a reasonable conclusion" to assume the surface at Optus Stadium played a part.
"We had probably the most amount of players cramp in that game as what we've had," Longmire said.
"He (Franklin) hasn't done any training of any substance since then.
AUSTINTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – The American Cancer Society is showing off its “Pinktober” spirit at Greenwood Chevy in Austintown.
A pink Camaro rolled into the dealership on Friday, ahead of the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk on Saturday.
Dollars raised by Making Strides supporters help the American Cancer Society with research and education, and making sure that no one faces breast cancer alone.
Last year, 750 walkers in the Tri-County area helped to raise more than $60,000 at the event.
“We’ve worked really hard to make a phenomenal event to come together in a sea of pink to support all of those touched by the issue,” said
The Making Strides walk will begin 10 a.m. Saturday at Austintown Fitch High School, located at 4560 Falcon Drive. Check-in begins at 9 a.m.
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — Another Ohio city has lifted its moratorium on cultivating medical marijuana as the state accepts applications from potential growers in that newly legalized sector.
The Blade reports the Sandusky City Commission this week rolled back its ban on medical marijuana cultivation. The city manager says it wasn’t a response made for any particular grower, but people have reached out with interest about potential grow sites in Sandusky.
Further west in Oak Harbor, the village council is considering a measure to allow cultivation and processing of medical marijuana but prohibit dispensaries there. Officials in Stryker also are considering a measure to support a tentative agreement with a potential grower.
Ohio legalized medical marijuana last year, but some communities have chosen to ban medical marijuana businesses.
This year, St Mary’s Church annual Teddy Bears’ Picnic developed into something altogether more exciting.
Daring teddies - together with the odd furry rabbit, cat and dog - risked their inanimate lives by descending from the top of the church tower by a zip-wire that extended to Church Lane.
Teddy zipwire at St Mary's Church EMN-180207-231423001
Other smaller animals, for their own safety, descended by parachute.
To the launchers standing in scorching hot sun on the tower, the queue to take part seemed endless, but it was all for a good cause.
Each animal contributed to the 2018 Children in Need Appeal.
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Teddy zipwire at St Mary's Church EMN-180207-231519001
After some good snow melt today, temperatures overnight will be close to freezing in western North Carolina, so roads could once again be slick up there.
The Upstate should be in the upper 30s, so there won’t be as much concern for that down here. A fast-moving cold front will bring another quick batch of snow showers in the mountains giving some folks near the Tennessee border another inch or two on Tuesday.
Highs as a result will only make it to around 40 in Asheville and closer to 50 in Greenville with strong northwest winds up to 30 miles per hour.
Wednesday will be sunnier, but colder with mountain highs in the upper 30s to middle 40s and morning lows in the teens and 20s.
We should bounce back quickly Thursday bringing highs back in the upper 4s to middle 50s.
Friday will bring another chance for mountain snow showers with a better chance for rain on Sunday.
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The head of the Bambino Gesu hospital said the Italian Defense Ministry had a plane ready to transport Alfie to Italy if he were allowed to seek treatment. In an interview with Italy's Radio 24, Mariella Enoc, who traveled to Liverpool to personally try to intervene on behalf of the parents, said she spoke to the Italian ambassador in London. The ambassador said the plane could leave with him in a matter of minutes.
Sanders Won’t Run as a Democrat in 2018: Party Model ‘Obviously Is Not Working’ (VIDEO)
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Sen. Bernie Sanders (I., Vt.) told Chuck Todd Sunday he will not be filing as a member of the Democratic Party when seeking re-election to his Senate seat in 2018.
Todd told Sanders on NBC “Meet the Press” he is in some ways the “most influential member” of the Democratic Party without technically being a member of it. Sanders is currently leading the charge for “Medicare For All” that has rumored 2020 Democratic presidential hopefuls jumping onboard.
The filing deadline to register as a Democrat comes three months before having to declare as an Independent in Vermont. The senator was asked what party he plans to register with during his run for reelection 2018. – READ MORE
BlackRock Fund Advisors boosted its position in shares of Oshkosh Corporation by 4.8% during the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission . The firm owned 2,667,378 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 122,751 shares during the period.
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CHICAGO (AP) - An Illinois environmental group is suing the owner of a shuttered power plant where contaminants from old coal ash ponds are seeping into a river used for recreation.
Prairie Rivers Network claims in the suit Wednesday that Dynegy Midwest Generation is violating the Clean Water Act by allowing heavy metals to seep from the riverbank along the Middle Fork of the Vermilion River.
A 17-mile portion of the river designated as a National Scenic River flows along the eastern boundary of the former Vermilion Power Station about 135 miles (217 kilometers) south of Chicago.
The plant, closed in 2011, left more than 3 million cubic yards (2.29 million cubic meters) of ash.
Dynegy didn't immediately respond to a request for comment, but has said it's working on a closure plan.
Anglers and resort owners on Mille Lacs Lake face a third consecutive catch-and-release-only season for walleyes.
The Department of Natural Resources said Monday that maintaining the restriction for the open-water season that opens May 12 will let it keep the popular lake open to walleye fishing all year, instead of closing it midway as it did last summer.
The Mille Lacs walleye population has undergone a long-term decline that has coincided with significant changes in the lake, including more invasive species and declines in forage species.
But DNR Fisheries Chief Don Pereira says the lake's walleye spawning stock has increased significantly, and it can support more walleye fishing in 2018 as long as a catch-and-release rule is in place.
The DNR allowed ice anglers to keep some walleyes this winter.
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The rocker’s name came up as a possible candidate at a Michigan Republican Party convention last weekend. There have been no official decisions announced as of yet.
Kid Rock, whose real name is Robert Ritchie, once said he tended to vote Republican but qualified himself as “more libertarian” to Rolling Stone in 2013. But he has supported several major Republican candidates.The Michigan native threw his support behind Mitt Romney in 2012 and supported Ben Carson in the 2016 presidential election. He later switched to Donald Trump as he became the party’s nominee.
Rock — or Ritchie — even started to sell pro-Trump merchandise in his official online store including t-shirts with the phrase “God, Guns & Trump” in red, white and blue-colored text.
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BERLIN, Dec 11 (Reuters) - The German Defence Ministry said on Monday that the European fighter jet was in poll position to replace its Tornado jets, which it wants to phase out starting in 2025.
It added in a statement that Boeing’s F-15 and F-18 fighters, as well as Lockheed Martin’s F-35 aircraft, were secondary options. No final decision has been made.
The Eurofighter Typhoon is a joint project between British defence group BAE, France’s Airbus and Italy’s Finmeccanica.
France and Germany said earlier this year they plan to develop an European fighter jet as they seek to tighten defence and security cooperation. (Reporting by Sabine Siebold; Writing by Joseph Nasr; Editing by Alison Williams)
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MADRID — Asier Illarramendi scored two second-half goals as Real Sociedad routed Deportivo La Coruna 5-0 to end a four-match winless streak in the Spanish league on Friday.
Willian Jose, Aritz Elustondo and Sergio Canales also scored for Sociedad at Anoeta Stadium.
The hosts hadn’t won since a 3-1 result against Sevilla last year.
The winless streak for relegation-wary Deportivo increased to seven matches. Deportivo is 18th in the 20-team standings.
Sociedad moved to 14th place. Its next league game is at defending champion Real Madrid.
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SUNCOAST – Chilly temperatures cover the Suncoast Monday, December 11. Highs will be in the mid 60s later in the day with abundant sunshine and no rain. Overnight lows will be in the mid 40s.
At 6 A.M., the Suncoast saw temperatures in the low 40s… 44° in Palmetto, 41° in Bradenton, 42° in Sarasota, 41° in Venice, 47° in Englewood and 41° in Port Charlotte.
At 7 A.M., the Suncoast continued to see temperatures in the low 40s… 44° in Palmetto, 44° in Bradenton, 43° in Sarasota, 41° in Venice, 46° in Englewood and 38° in Port Charlotte.
At 7 A.M., the Suncoast continued to see temperatures in the low to mid 40s… 45° in Palmetto, 46° in Bradenton, 45° in Sarasota, 43° in Venice, 48° in Englewood and 39° in Port Charlotte.
Overnight lows for the next seven days stay in the 40s and 50s.
A priest at a California Orthodox church is pleading for a burglar to return thousands of dollars worth of religious items that were swiped from the building during an early morning “targeted event.”
Los Angeles police said around ten crosses and other items were taken from the St. Nicholas Orthodox Church early Wednesday after a burglar broke in through a back door and ransacked drawers inside.
“While they can be replaced monetarily, the sentiment will be very, very hard to replace,” Father Michael Prevas told FOX11 Los Angeles, adding that he was “very saddened that it’s come to the point that churches can be targeted.”
Prevas said surveillance video shows a man parking a white truck in the church’s parking lot and that he “had been in and out in about just slightly what seems like over one minute.
“It makes us a little more uneasy that it seemed to be such a targeted event,” he added.
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State Senator Toni Boucher commended the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles and its employees after the agency announced that customer wait times have been dramatically reduced. "I was hopeful that the appointments of former Deputy Commissioner Michael Bzdyra to Commissioner and former Voya Financial COO Judeen Wrinn as Deputy Commissioner would bring about positive changes," Sen. Boucher said.
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MIAMI — A Florida woman accused of killing her toddler son in what became known as the "Baby Lollipops" case has taken the stand in her third trial after remaining silent during her first two.
The Miami Herald reports that 56-year-old Ana Maria Cardona testified on Monday that her former girlfriend, Olivia Gonzalez, took the boy from her and eventually killed him.
Cardona's latest trial began last week. Two previous convictions and death sentences were tossed by the Florida Supreme Court. Prosecutors decided against seeking death a third time.
The death of her 3-year-old son Lazaro Figueroa was huge news after the boy's body, weighing 18 pounds (8 kilograms) and badly beaten, was discovered in the bushes of a Miami Beach home in November 1990. Police initially could not identify the boy and called him "Baby Lollipops" after a design on his T-shirt.
Cardona previously said the boy's death was an accident.
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After Gov. Henry McMaster released a proclamation asking South Carolinians to stand during the National Anthem on Super Bowl Sunday, a fellow GOP gubernatorial candidate is asking NFL players to stand, too.
Titled "Stand Up," the new web-only ad from Republican Catherine Templeton calls out NFL players who don't stand during the anthem.
"It is spoiled, entitled, ridiculous, for people living under the freedom that was provided by the people who defended that flag to kneel," Templeton said.
Templeton's ad comes after McMaster's proclamation on Tuesday that asks state residents to stand.
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CHICAGO (AP) — The sole suspect in a 2015 theft of guns off a Chicago train who chose to go to trial has changed his mind and pleaded guilty just as jury selection was to start.
A federal judge was to begin trial Monday but accepted Dandre Moody’s guilty pleas instead, sending would-be jurors home.
Moody and seven others were arrested for stealing some 100 new guns from a Norfolk Southern yard. Several accomplices were scheduled to testify against Moody.
Judge John Tharp told Moody he’d be “beyond the point of no return” by pleading guilty and couldn’t again change his mind. Moody said he understood and went on to plead guilty to cargo theft and other charges. Sentencing is March 27.
Tharp has said such thefts contributed to “an epidemic” of violence.
× Man stabbed in stomach at party in Willowbrook apartment complex, police say
HOUSTON – A man was stabbed during a party at an apartment complex in the Willowbrook area Friday night, according to the Houston Police Department.
The incident happened around 11 p.m. at The Abbey at Grant Road apartment complex in the 9600 block of Grant Road.
According to police, a man showed up to a party in the apartment complex and became aggressive. The apartment owner got into an altercation with the man, grabbed a knife and stabbed him in his stomach.
The suspect explained to police that it was self-defense. The victim was transported to a local hospital in critical condition, but is expected to survive.
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Nancy Daisey listens as the "On Occasion" barbershop quartet sings to her on Tuesday. Nancy's husband Bob Daisey hired the singers to treat his wife on Valentine's Day.
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Movie producer Harvey Weinstein has been indicted on charges of rape in the first and third degrees, and criminal sexual act in the first degree, Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance said in a statement on Wednesday.
NEW YORK: Movie producer Harvey Weinstein has been indicted on charges of rape in the first and third degrees, and criminal sexual act in the first degree, Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance said in a statement on Wednesday.
Weinstein's indictment by a grand jury follows his arrest and court appearance last Friday. Weinstein has been accused of sexual misconduct by more than 70 women, with some allegations dating back decades.
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“Bluetooth is what your Mac uses to connect to wireless devices like keyboards, mice, trackpads, speakers, and other peripherals,” Tim Hardwick writes for MacRumors.
“Generally, it’s a reliable technology,” Hardwick writes. “At some point however, the chances are you’ll run into difficulty establishing a Bluetooth connection with one or more of your devices.”
“Most problems can be fixed by unpairing and repairing the Bluetooth device, changing its batteries, rebooting your Mac, or performing an SMC reset,” Hardwick writes. “But if none of these methods work, you can always try resetting your Mac’s Bluetooth module.”
How to reset your Mac’s Bluetooth module to fix connection issues by using hidden Bluetooth Debug menu here.
Aug 13 (Gracenote) - Standings from the Motorcycling Grand Prix Moto3 on Sunday 1. Joan Mir (Spain) Honda 215 2. Romano Fenati (Italy) Honda 151 3. Aron Canet (Spain) Honda 137 4. Jorge Martin (Spain) Honda 105 5. Fabio Di Giannantonio (Italy) Honda 95 6. John McPhee (Britain) Honda 93 7. Marcos Ramirez (Spain) KTM 92 8. Andrea Migno (Italy) KTM 83 9. Juanfran Guevara (Spain) KTM 71 10. Enea Bastianini (Italy) Honda 65 11. Philipp OEttl (Germany) KTM 64 12. Nicolo Bulega (Italy) KTM 59 13. Bo Bendsneyder (Netherlands) KTM 38 14. Tatsuki Suzuki (Japan) Honda 38 15. Livio Loi (Belgium) Honda 37
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SAO PAULO, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Brazil’s federal police are serving 14 search warrants on Monday in connection with a bribery probe implicating meatpacker JBS SA and tax authorities, they said in a statement.
The raids are based on plea bargain testimony by JBS executives who suggested that 160 million reais ($49 million) in bribes were paid to speed up the release of tax credits to the company, police said.
The police are serving the warrants in the cities of Caraguatatuba, Campos do Jordão, Cotia and Lins in Sao Paulo state, according to the statement.
JBS said in an emailed statement to Reuters that tax credits received by the company were legitimately owed to it.
The investigation implicates an unnamed federal revenue service auditor, a businessman, an accountant and a lawyer who died in 2016, police said.
Authorities in charge of the probe estimate that the total tax credits released to JBS under the alleged scheme may have reached 2 billion reais.
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From Steve Jobs to Tim Cook, this series charts the lives and careers of leaders in the technology sector, taking in their early successes, greatest defeats and the innovations that made them famous.
In this episode we take a look at American-born entrepreneur Jimmy Wales and his rise to fame, examining his initial production and launch of Wikipedia, as well as revealing his net worth.
The open-content encyclopaedia site just keeps on growing, in 2014 it had almost 500 million unique monthly visitors and it was ranked the fifth most popular website in the world in 2016.
Next week's final episode will take a closer look at the career of Amazon chief Jeff Bezos, while last week’s episode focused on the career of Google CEO Sundar Pichai.
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…so someone said to me at lunchtime. Sometimes, you just have to laugh.
Anyway. These are the Ontario Throne Speech “priorities.” If anyone can see a big re-election victory somewhere in there, drop us a line, okay?
WWE taped this week’s edition of Main Event in Dallas, Texas at the American Airlines Center before Raw went live on Monday night. Down are below the spoilers for the show:
* Gran Metalik, Kalisto and Lince Dorado defeated TJP, Ariya Daivari and Tony Nese
* Heath Slater defeated Curt Hawkins
As the country nation gets lost in the politics of electing the next lot of representatives to the east African legislative assembly, it is probably time to take stock of dividends the out going team delivered to the nation
With the storm that characterized Margaret Ziwa’s impeachment where the Ugandan team turned against their own, still fresh in the minds of Ugandans , we ask is there reason to pay attention to the east African legislative assembly anyway?
"You are what you eat." We've all heard it, and many of us have jokingly used the common saying amongst one another. But there really is a kernel of truth there. Eating healthy can help us be healthy. Memorial Hospital Chef, Rodney Williams shows us how to make a healthy meal at home.
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They were greeted by the country’s Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit at Oslo’s Gardermoen Airport and went on to meet well-wishers waving Union Jacks in the winter cold.
William and Kate - expecting their third child in April - toured a children’s sculpture park at the start of their two-day trip and were due to visit the Ski Museum, dedicated to Norway’s national sport.
They were also expected to meet students to discuss mental health - an issue that William and his brother Harry have campaigned on in the past.
Prince William, second-in-line to the throne, is also a relative of Norway’s King Harald, as both descend from Britain’s Queen Victoria.
Britain is Norway’s largest export market through its purchases of natural gas.
Word of the Day – June 15 – Defray
Verb: Defray (di-FRAY)
Definition: To help pay for; cover the cost or expenses of something.
Example sentence: I am using the extra money I saved from my last bonus to defray the costs of the trip.
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GREAT FALLS, Mont. — Cascade County authorities have identified a Canadian man who was killed after his minivan struck a tractor-trailer that left the scene of the crash on Interstate 15 in northern Montana.
Sheriff Bob Edwards says 72-year-old Marvin Knutson of Swift Current, Saskatchewan, died late Saturday when his van hit a truck as it used an "authorized vehicle only" area to cross the median to enter a weigh station near Great Falls.
Investigators with the Montana Highway Patrol say the truck driver stopped briefly near the weigh station and then continued north on I-15.
The Great Falls Tribune reports (gftrib.com/2oPBbL7) officers are searching for the driver of the truck. The truck was hauling two-by-four lumber and should have damage on the right rear side of the trailer.
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The Seattle Sounders took the lead out West courtesy of a Clint Dempsey winner. Only hours later Houston overtook the defending champs with a resounding victory over San Jose. In the East, Toronto continued to roll while NYCFC climbed into second place.
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HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut restaurant manager charged in the fatal workplace shooting of a cook is set to return to court and possibly enter a not guilty plea to murder.
James Goolsby is charged in the Dec. 30 killing of Norris Jackson, who was shot four times inside the Bonchon Chicken restaurant in Manchester. Police say negative reviews of the restaurant on the Yelp website may have been factors in the shooting.
Related: Suspects wanted in Manchester restaurant murder arrested
Goolsby, of Hartford, is scheduled to appear Monday in Hartford Superior Court. His public defender, John Stawicki, said Friday it hadn’t been decided whether Goolsby will enter a plea.
Goolsby’s girlfriend, Leanne Robitaille, also worked at the restaurant and was charged with hindering prosecution. She has pleaded not guilty.
Related: Manchester police hunt for man’s killer
Witnesses said Goolsby and Robitaille argued with Jackson before the shooting.
As a result, U.S. gold futures took a bit of a hit, and as of 3:55 PM EST, prices were down 0.73% to $1,259.30 an ounce. Earlier, futures traded only 0.07% lower, near $1,268.60 an ounce, when Fed chairwoman Janet Yellen spoke, notes CNBC. When interest …
The city of Oroville is empty after an evacuation was ordered for communities downstream from the Lake Oroville Dam, in Oroville, California, U.S. February 13, 2017. REUTERS/Beck Diefenbach
The evacuation of nearly 200,000 people living down river from the tallest dam in the United States remains in effect but officials are working on a plan to allow the residents to return to their homes, Butte County Sheriff Kory Honea told a news conference on Monday.
California water officials were draining water from the Oroville Dam to relieve pressure on a damaged spillway that threatened public safety and led to a sudden evacuation order on Sunday.
(Reporting by Gina Cherelus; Editing by Sandra Maler; Editing by Daniel Trotta)
Less than a week after the U.S. House of Representatives voted to dismantle much of the Dodd-Frank banking regulations Act, the leaders of Maryland's General Assembly named the majority of members to a state panel created to monitor changes to federal financial consumer law. House Speaker Michael E. Busch and Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller Jr. named ... Complete access to news articles on this website is available to Daily Record subscribers who are logged in.
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NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) – Nearly 3,000 production workers at Boeing’s South Carolina plant are deciding if they want to unionize, writing the next chapter in efforts to organize labor in large manufacturing plants across the South.
If successful, Wednesday’s balloting on whether employees should join the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers would send a significant message to politicians both in the region and Washington that workers here are demanding the same protections and benefits as their colleagues in other areas.
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And, to the leaders trying to recruit businesses by promoting their states’ lack of union presence, it’d make their jobs more difficult.
Labor experts say a “yes” vote would have repercussions throughout the South, potentially inspiring other workers to think about unionizing.
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* ImmuCell announces financial results for second quarter of 2017
* Q2 loss per share $0.05
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"I hate it," Nance said of the turn toward showmanship. "But at the same time that's, I got to get out of my comfort zone a little bit. That's something that the NBA and whoever I have helping me is going to help me out with."
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Lincoln officials are paving the way for a new bike-sharing program similar to one already in place in Omaha.
The City Council is expected to decide on a $775,000 equipment contract and a $659,500 operation contract with BCycle on Monday. The company also operates Omaha's bike-share program.
A Lincoln-Lancaster County official says the company will likely begin setting up equipment in late February. The program aims to launch 100 bikes and 18 stations downtown in April.
The bikes will have three speeds and adjustable seats to accommodate riders of different heights.
Federal grants and sponsorship donations are covering the costs of the bikes and about one-third of operation costs. Officials are still working to determine the costs of rides and memberships.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) - Two teenagers are in custody after leading authorities on a high-speed chase across East Tennessee over the weekend.
Local media outlets report that Sevierville police spokesman Bob Stahlke says the 14- and 17-year-old boys were staying at the Smoky Mountain Children's Home in Sevierville when they stole one of the home's vans.
Several law enforcement agencies pursued the vehicle through Knox County, eventually heading south on Interstate 75 into Bradley County and then into Hamilton County.
The chase ended when the van hit another vehicle and then ran into a barrier wall.
Hamilton County deputies say no one was seriously injured and the juveniles were arrested. It's unclear what charges the teens are facing.
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Last night, the press got to see Avengers: Infinity War, the culmination of a decades worth of Marvel movies that unites all your favorite heroes (and also Hawkeye) in one big mishmash of epic proportions. Although reviews aren’t available yet, critics have taken to social media to laud the movie—especially all the surprises it holds.
Stay tuned to io9 later today for our full review of Infinity War, but for now, to whet your appetite, here’s a flavor of some of the reactions out of last night’s premiere, starting with our very own Germain Lussier and Jill Pantozzi:
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But perhaps one Twitter user put it best—famously noted movie critic Brie Larson, who also moonlights as the star of Captain Marvel:
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Turns out this movie might be pretty good, who could have guessed? Not long to go now for the rest of us to see it—Avengers: Infinity War finally hits theaters April 27.
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Communication Issues In Puerto Rico Make It Hard To Register Deaths The official death toll in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria is 36. But the actual toll is suspected to be much higher, with uncounted bodies piling up in places that still have no way to communicate.
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× ‘Showtime at the Apollo’ to be weekly Fox series next season
NEW YORK (AP) — The Fox network says it has picked up “Showtime at the Apollo” as a one-hour weekly series set to debut next season. The show will feature as its host Steve Harvey, who presided over two “Apollo” specials earlier this season.
Performers on those specials included John Legend, Ja Rule, Doug E. Fresh, Chaka Khan and Flo Rida.
Along with more guest stars, the upcoming series will feature elements from the Apollo’s legendary Amateur Night, the live talent competition now in its 82nd year.
The Apollo Theater launched the careers of legendary artists including James Brown, Stevie Wonder, Lauryn Hill and The Jackson Five.
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The Detroit-Bangladeshi hybrid creations that come from Amar Pizza will soon be available in the suburbs.The takeout pizzeria known for its variety of South Asian-inspired pies, including its scorching "Ghost Pizza" has announced that it will add a second location in Fraser.Meanwhile, the original Conant Street location is gearing up to move to new digs at 12195 Joseph Campau, at Carpenter in Hamtramck in the next few weeks.Co-owner Khurshed Ahmed tells us he's hoping to the keep the Conant location open until the Campau spot is ready for business.Amar has garnered national acclaim from the likes of the Travel Channel'sfor its use of tandoori, dry fish, and sweat-inducing ghost peppers, as well as other unique takes on the pizza pie, like Philly steak, gyro, and seafood.A grand opening for the new location - at 32046 Groesbeck - is set for Jan. 14. In the meantime, the store is soft open.
Montreal, Aug 14 (IANS) German rising star Alexander Zverev handed Swiss great Roger Federer a rare defeat in this season, producing a solid effort in the final of the Rogers Cup here to win 6-3, 6-4.
Sunday's final was the second ATP World Tour Masters 1000 title for the 20-year-old, who also won the Rome Masters earlier this year on clay as part of his breakthrough season, reports Efe.
The second-seeded Federer went 0-for-3 on break-point opportunities in the final of this hard court event, while the fourth-seeded Zverev earned one break in each set to hand Federer his third loss this season.
The 36-year-old Swiss, winner of a record 19 Grand Slam titles, has turned back the clock in 2017 with major titles at both the Australian Open and Wimbledon.
Both he and Zverev will be among a handful of favourites in the final Grand Slam event of the tennis season, the US Open, which gets under way on August 28.
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FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) - A South Florida man who said he was only trying to protect his property is facing a serious charge.
Fort Lauderdale resident James Tenney was charged Friday with attempted manslaughter with a firearm.
Officials said Tenney, 35, fired at two fleeing teen burglars, injuring one of them after the suspects broke into his vehicle near Southwest Sixth Court and Sixth Street.
Surveillance cameras in Tenney’s own home captured the Dec. 12 incident.
Paramedics transported the injured teen with an injury that was not life-threatening.
Tenney is being held on $15,000 bond.
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The City and the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee are inviting the community to the second workshop for the Comprehensive Plan update. This community-wide event will focus on plan goal setting and will be held in two segments: 4 - 6 p.m., and 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., on Monday, March 6th, at the New Braunfels Civic/Convention Center.
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MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama parents can now view report cards for their child’s school and school system.
The Alabama Department of Education in December released the report cards. The system gives scores in four areas: learning gains; student achievement, local indicators and the graduation rate for high schools.
Parents can see how their school, or school system, compares to the rest of the state.
The report cards don’t yet include the letter grades that lawmakers mandated. The state will add letter grades in December of 2017.
Alabama legislators followed in the footsteps of Florida and others states when they approved legislation in 2012 requiring that schools be graded on an A-F scale.
The report cards can be viewed at: https://ap.alsde.edu/accountability/atof
North Carolina flooding sweeps truck off road
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North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper declared a state of emergency in North Carolina after heavy rains caused flooding, mudslides and road closures, leading to a mandatory evacuation for thousands of residents.
HUMANSOFT announces results of General meeting (KSE) Date: 23 Apr 2018 Humansoft Holding Co. announced results of General meeting held on April 23, 2018. Shareholders approved the distribution of 175 Fils cash dividends per share. Extraordinary General meeting was not held due to insufficient quorum.
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) -- The Detroit Lions have re-signed defensive tackle Christian Ringo.
Detroit made the move Monday, addressing a need by adding depth on the defensive line. Ringo has five career tackles and has forced one fumble.
He played in six games for the Lions last season.
Ringo was a reserve in eight games in 2016 with Green Bay. The Packers drafted the former Louisiana-Lafayette standout in the sixth round in 2015.
LATHAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) – What better way to break in a new car than with a new pet?
Fuccilo Nissan in Latham, Sunday hosted a pet adoption event to raise awareness for the work that goes into finding forever homes for rescue animals and to let people meet some adoptable pets.
Fuccillo offered a $500 dealer discount to any customer who took home one of the many dogs, cats and birds available for adoption.
At least 10 animal rescue organizations participated in the event.
HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) — Police say they are investigating a bank robbery at an Old Point National Bank branch in Hampton.
Hampton police spokesperson Ashley Jenrette tells WAVY.com the robbery was reported just after 9:30 a.m.
The robbery happened at the Old Point Phoebus branch on Mellen Street.
No injuries have been reported, according to Jenrette.
Stay with WAVY.com for the latest developments.
The Fantasy crew assembles to give you all the latest news of Brandon Marshall who was shockingly signed by the Seahawks to a one-year deal. The 34-year-old played in five games last season for 154 yards (4:52). The crew also discusses a roster reset of the NFC North (15:15). As always, they close a show with Daily Daps. (40:45) Like, Share, Subscribe!
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Nine talented young ladies took the stage at the Civic Auditorium on Friday evening for the Firth/Shelley Distinguished Young Women program. Emily Turpin from Shelley High School received the DYW medallion for 2018.
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FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) - New York Jets rookie wide receiver ArDarius Stewart is recovering from recent operations on a thumb and his groin.
The third-round draft pick out of Alabama had the injuries before joining the Jets, coach Todd Bowles said. Although Stewart participated in rookie minicamp last month, he needed to have the procedures during the past two weeks.
Bowles says Wednesday that Stewart should be “good to go” for the start of training camp in late July.
Fellow rookie receiver Chad Hansen, a fourth-rounder from California, hurt a knee Tuesday and didn’t participate in practice Wednesday. Bowles says only that the knee is sore and it’s not a serious injury.
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Laine notched the game-winning goal on the power play in Saturday's 3-0 win over the Avalanche.
Laine now has 24 snipes in 53 games, including six in his last 10 games. He scored the goal from his office -- the circle on his off-wing, just like Steven Stamkos and Alexander Ovechkin. At this point, Laine is on pace to repeat his 36-goal, 64-point success from 2016-17.
‘The Wiz Live’ is a step in the right direction After last year’s “Peter Pan Live” crashed and burned, NBC changed course for its broadcast of “The Wiz Live”: Bring on the stars! Gone were the Allison Williamses and Christopher...
Witch ’em luck: NBC hopes to avoid critical pan for 'Wiz Live!' The hyperbole is flying on the set of “The Wiz Live!” at Grumman Studios in Bethpage, where the backstage personnel and the cast have come to talk to the press....
10 facts about Amber Riley When the cast for Season 17 of “Dancing With the Stars” was first announced, Amber Riley was almost immediately thrown into the underdog pile. Going up against Corbin Bleu of...
Harban-Bhasha in Kohistan district gets tehsil status
PESHAWAR: In exercise of the powers conferred by Section-6 Sub-Section(1) and (2) of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Land Revenue Act, 1967 (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Act XVII of 1967), the government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has declared Harban-Bhasha area in Kohistan district as tehsil with immediate effect.
“The said area shall have the status of tehsil and shall consist of two wards and eight village councils,” said a handout, adding, “Harban-Bhasha shall consist of two union councils/wards namely Sazeen and Harban while union council Sazeen shall consist of village councils namely Sazeen, Shuri Nala, Sumer Nala and Shatyal village and Harban Union Council shall consist of village councils namely Harban, Dargah, Basha and Ghee.”
Titan Lacaden's prowess on the football field caught the eye of University of Hawaii football coach Nick Rolovich, who offered the 11 year old a scholarship for when Lacaden attends college.
Cal State Fullerton outfielder Scott Hurst was the first pick of the St. Louis Cardinals in the 2017 MLB Draft at no. 94 overall. Matt Brown Cal State Fullerton Athletics
MOSCOW The United Nations special envoy for Syria, Staffan de Mistura, will visit Moscow for talks on Feb. 16, RIA news agency quoted Russia's foreign ministry as saying on Tuesday.
"During de Mistura's Moscow visit, discussion will focus on forming a unified delegation of the Syrian opposition for the talks in Geneva," the ministry said.
A new round of U.N.-backed peace talks on the Syrian conflict are due to begin in Geneva next week.
(Reporting by Jack Stubbs; Writing by Alessandra Prentice; Editing by Jack Stubbs)
JOHANNESBURG, March 29 South Africa's finance minister Pravin Gordhan said on Wednesday he will "open a new chapter" of his life if speculation that President Jacob Zuma is set to sack him proves correct.
Speaking after the funeral of anti-apartheid icon Ahmed Kathrada, Gordhan told eNCA television: "You deal with it in a professional way ... and if one is told one's services are not required any longer, that's the end of one chapter, and we open a new chapter." (Reporting by James Macharia; Editing by Catherine Evans)
Harvey Weinstein borrowed $1 million from his company last year in the months before public revelations of his alleged sexual misconduct plunged the movie studio that bore his name into bankruptcy.
In all, Mr. Weinstein took home nearly $3 million during his last half year at the award-winning studio, new court papers say. Additionally, Weinstein Co. paid nearly $2 million to service a debt Mr. Weinstein personally guaranteed, which was owed to a company controlled by billionaire Len Blavatnik.
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Gordon and Bullock set off to learn the identity of a clever thief who has committed a series of bank robberies around the city of Gotham.
A British tech company whose app allows patients to video-call doctors on demand plans to open its own private GP surgeries, built by the architecture firm behind Apple's space-age headquarters.
Babylon Health, which lets people book virtual appointments with GPs and receive subscriptions through its app, is working with architecture firm Foster and Partners to design futuristic versions of GP surgeries, its chief executive Ali Parsa said.
The plan is an extension of Babylon's ambitions to upend the traditional relationship between GPs and patients on the NHS. Babylon allows people to have unlimited virtual appointments for £5 a month, or pay £25 per consultation.
While patients can typically...
Not sure I like the way this one is going.
The two cases are 'handled' by two different owners. They are entitled to different opinions.
More importsntly, I can't imagine the comparison with Johnson is going to affect Moore's case particularly but it shouldn't be done like this either way. So I'll lock the thread.
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Along for the glide in Venice
In this Italian city of water, cars are useless and boats are king, writes Sunday Times reader Neville Green
In this Italian city of water, cars are useless and boats are king, writes Sunday Times reader Neville Green
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) -- A SpaceX capsule is rocketing to the International Space Station -- carrying a few tons of research, plus ice cream.
SpaceX launched its unmanned Falcon 9 rocket Monday from Florida's Kennedy Space Center.
Experiments make up most of the 6,400 pounds of cargo. That includes 20 mice.
The Dragon -- due at the station Wednesday -- is also doubling as an ice cream truck this time. There was extra freezer space, so NASA packed little cups of vanilla, chocolate and birthday cake ice cream for the station's crew of six, as well as ice cream candy bars. Those treats should be especially welcomed by U.S. astronaut Peggy Whitson, who has been in orbit since November.
U.S. President Donald Trump responds to a reporter's question after signing a memorandum directing the U.S. Trade Representative to complete a review of trade issues with China at the White House in Washington, U.S. August 14, 2017.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday signed a presidential memorandum authorizing an investigation into China's alleged theft of American intellectual property, declaring it "one big move."
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The order directs U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer to determine whether to investigate Chinese trade practices that force U.S. companies operating in China to turn over intellectual property.
"Ambassador Lighthizer you are empowered to consider all available options at your disposal," Trump said before he signed the memo. "This is just the beginning," Trump added.
Woman arrested with abuse of vulnerable adult
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division says they have arrested 52 year old Angela Harrington and charged her with abuse of a vulnerable adult. According to authorities, around March 22nd of this year, Harrington was working as a Behavioral Health Assistant when she’s accused of grabbing the victim by the hair, pushing her to the ground and kicking her in the back several times.
SLED agents say the incident was captured on surveillance video and then reported to SLED. SLED agents say Harrington denies committing the alleged incident.
She is currently being held at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center.
Stay with ABC Columbia News for updates on this developing story.
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WHEN it comes to learning the importance of teamwork and being an effective leader, the journey is often more important than the result - a thought that wasn't lost on Nurul Asyikin binte Rahim, a student from Hua Yi Secondary School.
She was among 110 youths who had been
ROME (AP) — Italy's populist 5-Star Movement says it's open to finding agreement with the Democratic Party on forming a government, but that its members would have to vote on any such alliance.
The country's March 4 parliamentary election produced an inconclusive outcome. A new round of consultations on creating the next Italian government began on Tuesday.
Five-Star leader Luigi Di Maio declared all negotiations with the right-wing League dead. He said the League was "condemned to irrelevance" by refusing to break with former Premier Silvio Berlusconi's Forza Italia.
The 5-Stars, the election's single biggest vote-getter, now are looking to the center-left Democrats, who are badly divided. Some want to be in opposition, while others are open to a 5-Star deal.
Di Maio says Italians should vote again, if no deal is reached.
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The government of Bihar has approached the Supreme Court seeking the transfer of a petition against the liquor ban it had enforced in the state in 2016. A number of alcohol manufacturers had filed a plea in the Patna High Court challenging the legislation.
The Bihar government had enforced the Prohibition and Excise Act two days after the Patna High Court had declared the state’s law prohibiting alcohol, the Bihar (Amendment) Act, illegal. The new legislation ensures that only special courts will try cases related to violations. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar had said he would counter the high court’s decision by filing a special leave petition in the Supreme Court.
The Bihar (Amendment) Act was passed in the state Legislative Assembly on March 31. In April, the state government had claimed that crime rates in Bihar had dropped by 27% after the ban on the sale of alcohol came into effect on April 5.
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As southern Ontario continues to assess the state of its parks following a winter of wild weather, the Grand River Conservation Authority has added many of its parks to the list of public properties expected to open late this year.
The GRCA says issues including wet ground conditions, tree damage and cold weather have all factored into delays for camping and recreational uses of parks.
Brant Park, Byng Island, Pinehurst Lake, and the Rockwood Conservation Area are expected to open as scheduled on May 1.
The parks at Guelph Lake and the Elora Gorge are now scheduled to open May 4, followed by parks at Conestogo Lake and Laurel Creek on May 11. The Elora Quarry is expected to open in mid-June, once warmer weather arrives.
Belwood Lake and Shade’s Mills, which were closed following last week’s ice storm, have both reopened.
The GRCA says people visiting open parks in the near future may encounter trail closures and service disruptions.
Semi ended up in the westbound ditch for a number of hours
Only minor injuries occurred in a motor vehicle accident on Saturday that left a semi truck in a highway ditch for a number of hours.
On Saturday, March 17, just after 7 a.m., Port Alberni RCMP responded to a single vehicle rollover crash on Alberni Valley Highway near Maebelle Rd.
A semi tractor and trailer was travelling westbound, coming into Port Alberni on Highway 4, when the driver lost control and the semi ended up in the westbound ditch, resting on its passenger side.
The driver, a 43-year-old Nanaimo man, exited the truck on his own and received only minor injuries.
Witnesses said the semi was in the ditch until late afternoon, as its contents had to be unloaded before it could be towed.
Analysts expect MGP Ingredients, Inc. to announce $0.41 earnings per share for the current fiscal quarter, Zacks reports. Two analysts have provided estimates for MGP Ingredients' earnings, with estimates ranging from $0.41 to $0.42.
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Manchester City are in Spain where they are preparing to take on La Liga side Girona in a friendly this evening.
The squad travelled on Sunday and have been enjoying some warm weather training after a successful opening weekend in the Premier League.
One big name who was missing from the travelling squad was Kyle Walker who requested to stay at home for personal reasons.
Ilkay Gundogan could make his long awaited return from injury after Guardiola said he would speak to the club doctors over the possibility of a few minutes.
The game kicks off at 5pm and we will bring you all the action here.
In transfer news it's all gone pretty quiet but City are still being linked with Alexis Sanchez and Nigerian striker Olarenwaju Kayode is said to be close to a deal.
Stick with us for all the news, transfer rumours LIVE from the Etihad.
Midland High tennis results
MIDLAND HIGH 6, BAY CITY CENTRAL 2
Singles: No. 1 — Ashley Welsch won, 2-6, 6-3, 6-3; No. 2 — Paige McCollister won, 6-2, 6-1; No. 3 — Trinity Looker won, 6-0, 6-1; No. 4 — Katie Berchert won, 6-3, 8-6.
Doubles: No. 1 — Beth Welter-Mady Sherman won, 6-1, 7-5; No. 2 —Julia Faught-Bitsy Mammel lost, 2-6, 4-6; No. 3 — Whittney Duford-Hannah Smith won, 6-1, 6-0; No. 4 —Rebekah Stanley-Megan Phillips lost, 6-1, 5-7, 2-6.
India's High Commissioner to Singapore Jawed Ashraf on Thursday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Singapore is very significant at many levels. Reacting on Act East policy, he further asserted that there is great deal of anticipation and expectation in Singapore and around the world on what PM Modi's vision is about Indo-Pacific region. "This is PM Narendra Modi's second visit to Singapore, it's important at many levels, PM Modi is going to deliver the keynote address at the Shangri-La dialouge and he is doing this at a very significant time for the region," said Ashraf. "India has been intensely engaged as a part of PM's Act East policy in the region. There is great deal of anticipation and expectation in Singapore, in the region and around the world on what PM's vision is about Indo-pacific region," added Ashraf.
A 23-year-old Waukegan man who police say was involved in a stabbing Friday at a local McDonald's is being held on $1 million bail. Officers on Tuesday spotted Luis M. Medina, of the 700 block of Hickory Street, wearing the same clothing and black mask from the stabbing last week in downtown Waukegan, authorities said.
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Rapper PartyNextDoor was arrested on charges of drug possession in Niagara County on Thursday.
According to local news affiliate WIVB, New York State Troopers arrested Party, real name Jahron Brathwaite, and a second man named Jerome Nevins after Xanax and Oxycodone were discovered on their bus.
Speaking of NextDoor, the pair were driving in from our neighbor to the North when they were stopped at the border by U.S. Customs on the Lewiston-Queenston Bridge. It was then that State Troopers were called to assist and found the prescription drugs.
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Nevins, an Ontario native, was found in alleged possession of Xanax while PartyNextDoor is said to have had both Xanax and Oxy on him.
Both men were reportedly charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, cited, and released.
[Image via Instagram/NY State Police.]
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× Madison man charged with statutory sex offense with child
MADISON, N.C. — A 55-year-old Madison man has been charged with sex crimes with a child, according to a Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office press release.
On Monday, Michael Dale Bowman was arrested and charged with two counts of statutory sex offense with a child. Due to their age, information about the victim(s) will not be released.
Bowman was taken to the Rockingham County Detention Facility on a $250,000 secured bond. He has a May 2 court date.
Anyone with information about the crime is asked to contact the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office at (336) 634-3232.
PARIS New shots where fired near Paris' Champs Elysees avenue, more than an hour after a police officer was killed on the avenue earlier, a police source told Reuters on Thursday.
The counter-terrorism office has opened an investigation into the shooting, the prosecutor's office said. One of the gunmen was killed and a police source said that the attacker was known to security seervices.
(Reporting by Emmanuel Jarry, John Irish; Writing by Ingrid Melander; Editing by Leigh Thomas)
CHENNAI : Two days after the AIADMK party mouthpiece Namathu Puratchi Thalaivi Amma carried an article that suggested an AIADMK-BJP alliance, the publication, on Tuesday, carried a clarification saying that the column was ‘taken out of context.’ It said that the article did not reflect the party’s stand and that a decision will be taken only by the party’s decision makers.The note from the Editor said disciplinary action was being taken against those responsible for publishing the article.
An article carried by the newspaper on Sunday said the DMK’s protests were not for the Cauvery cause but to jeopardise the Centre-State relationship. It went on to suggest that the AIADMK and BJP were working like a ‘double-barrel gun’, sparking debate on whether the two parties were set for an alliance.
The clarification also said that cordial relationship with the Centre was essential to the State’s interests.
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PARRY SOUND-MUSKOKA — The Parry Sound-Muskoka NDP riding association plans to unveil its provincial candidate in May.
Diana McConnell, riding association president, said the association recently held its first annual general meeting in almost two years and was now in full provincial election mode — which included vetting its candidate for the Parry Sound-Muskoka election ballot.
“We’re planning to have a nomination meeting May 12,” said McConnell. “We will have a candidate.”
The location of the nomination meeting was unknown at the time of publication.
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BOGOTA:- At least 36 people were injured after a grenade detonated inside a nightclub in the Colombian town of San Pedro, officials have said. Two of the injured were hospitalized at an intensive care unit in the town, which is located in Valle del Cauca state. Local police said the attack late Saturday may have targeted the owners of the establishment, although authorities said there are no known threat against them. Police are also investigating whether the attack was provoked by a rivalry between warring drug traffickers in the area. AFP
OUAGADOUGOU (Reuters) - At least 17 people were killed and eight wounded in a provisional toll from an attack on a restaurant in Burkina Faso's capital, Ouagadougou, overnight, Communications Minister Remi Dandjinou told a news conference on Monday.
Gunmen attacked the Aziz Istanbul restaurant late on Sunday and security forces were deployed to try to end the attack.
The pair have sailed together at the last two international regattas after Boniface stepped in for the injured Katie Dabson – and have come away with silver medals both times.
They have now decided to continue their allegiance towards Tokyo 2020.
Saxton went to the Rio 2016 Olympics with Nicola Groves before pairing up with Katie Dabson in mid 2017.
Saxton and Dabson enjoyed an impressive run, winning bronze at the Nacra 17 European Championships then following it up with victory at the inaugural foiling World Championships.
When Dabson suffered an injury prior to the Princess Sofia Trophy in Palma in April, Boniface – stepped in at the last minute.
Saxton and Boniface will be competing together at the World Cup Series Final in Marseille, France, from Sunday June 3.
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(WOMC) 20-year-old Dylan McWilliams of Grand Junction, Colorado, has pulled off quite the feat - over the last four years, he's been bitten by a shark, a bear, and a rattlesnake.
The shark attack happened last Thursday in Hawaii. He was bitten on the leg and had to swim back to shore while hoping the shark didn't follow. He ended up with seven stitches, according to his Facebook post.
In 2017, the Honolulu Star-Advertiser reported McWilliams had to get nine staples in his scalp after a bear attacked him at a Colorado campsite. A little over three years ago, he was bitten by a rattlesnak in Utah.
McWilliams told a Honolulu newspaper "My parents are grateful I'm still alive."
NEW ORLEANS — Roddy Peters scored 27 points to lead Nicholls to an 81-64 win over New Orleans on Saturday and into a first place tie atop the Southland Conference.
Kimani Jackson added 15 points and eight rebounds, Jahvaughn Powell had 14 points and Tevon Saddler scored 12 for Nicholls, which shot 53 per cent. Peters was 10 for 19 from the field, dished out six assists and had three steals.
Nicholls (14-9, 8-2) dominated inside during the first half, outscoring New Orleans 20-10 in the paint to take a 35-23 advantage into the break. The Colonels opened the second half with a 20-9 run that included 3-pointers from Peters, Sadler and Powell to snap New Orleans’ four-game win streak.
New Orleans (12-11, 9-3) got 22 points from Bryson Robinson and Travin Thibodeaux had 20. The loss knocked the Privateers out of sole possession of first place.
Jose Ramirez posted his team-high eighth game with multiple extra-base hits last night (3rd in MLB), and he is batting .327 (32-98) in May with nine homers, 12 doubles, 23 RBI and 23 runs scored...he leads MLB this month in extra-base hits (21), while he ranks 2nd in doubles (12), T2nd in home runs (9), T3rd in runs scored (23) and T3rd in OPS (1.151).
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ANDOVER TOWNSHIP, N.J. (AP) - Authorities have identified the pilot injured when his small plane crashed into a lake near a New Jersey airport.
John Wells was alone in the Bellanca CH7A model plane when it went down shortly before noon Monday near the Aeroflex-Andover Airport in Sussex County. It ended up in the state's deepest natural lake, Lake Aeroflex, in Newton.
The 49-year-old Wells freed himself and swam away before a police rowboat plucked him from the water. He was being treated at a hospital for back and neck injuries, but further details on his condition were not available Tuesday.
Authorities have said Wells was taking off when the crash occurred. The airport is in Kittatinny Valley State Park and is owned by the state's Forest Fire Service.
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating.
When it was announced that Scarlett Johansson had been cast as a trans male in her new movie, the Internet and LGBTQ+ activists were there ready to criticise - saying it's about time trans actors were cast in trans roles. And this certainly isn't the first time a straight, non-trans actor has portrayed someone LGBTQ+ in a huge film. In fact, many have even nabbed Oscar nominations and awards for their roles. So here are 23 straight and non-trans celebs who scooped awards for LGBTQ+ roles.
Nassau County Legis. Carrié Solages appeared in court Monday in his domestic violence case following his November re-election, with his lawyer signaling the Democratic official wanted to explore the possibility of a plea bargain.
The Hempstead court conference followed District Court Judge Joy Watson’s recent decision denying a defense motion to dismiss the third-degree assault and endangering...
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - Nearly 3,000 production workers at Boeing's South Carolina plant are deciding if they want to unionize, writing the next chapter in efforts to organize labor in large manufacturing plants across the South.
If successful, Wednesday's balloting on whether employees should join the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers would send a significant message to politicians both in the region and Washington that workers here are demanding the same protections and benefits as their colleagues in other areas.
And, to the leaders trying to recruit businesses by promoting their states' lack of union presence, it'd make their jobs more difficult.
Labor experts say a "yes" vote would have repercussions throughout the South, potentially inspiring other workers to think about unionizing.
Take today to bask in the warmth of the sun… and last night’s win.
With clear skies and a high of 9 C, today’s forecast is ideal for high-fiving between Sens fans.
The clouds – and the Bruins – might have other ideas for the rest of the week.
Wednesday, Thursday and most of Friday will bring healthy amounts of rain.
Another 20-25mm could be added to April’s rainfall totals when it’s all said and done.
Hopefully, water levels in the area will recede enough today to keep things civilized during the wetter part of the week.
Tonight’s low is expected to be around 2 C.
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A Rock Springs man was arrested on Saturday after allegedly stabbing another man during an altercation.
Mario Moreno, 56 of Rock Springs, was arrested in the early morning hours on Saturday for one count of Aggravated Assault, according to a press release from the Rock Springs Police Department.
The RSPD was called to 414 F Street for the report of a stabbing, and an investigation found that Moreno and 32-year-old Wesley Carter, also of Rock Springs, were involved in a verbal disbute which escalated. Moreno allegedly stabbed Carter in the chest one time.
Carter was treated for his injuries at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County.
Moreno was transported to the Sweetwater County Detention Center. The investigation is ongoing.
I was an early adopter of the land-ownership chips from OnX—I’ve had one in my GPS for seven years now.
You’d think it’d be hard to sing praise for this handy device every other year, but each time I get the latest version, I’m amazed at the improvements in functionality.
In this release, you’ll find current land-ownership info, hunting boundaries, block management, and even restricted hunting areas; plus, you get the mobile app for one year. So now you can research areas on your home computer, share the information with your mobile device or GPS, then head out to scout on foot.
Or maybe you’re on the road and see an area you want to learn more about—simply mark a waypoint on your phone and you’ll find it on your home computer, ready to research. You can also update your GPS chip periodically, which is a good idea as land seems to be changing hands often these days.
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GARDAÍ ARE APPEALING for witnesses to a single-vehicle collision in which a man in his 70s died to come forward.
At about 1.45pm today gardaí and local fire and emergency services were called to the scene of the collision at Lakeview, Castleblayney, Co Monaghan.
It is understood that the man’s car left the road and struck a wall. He was the sole occupant of the car and was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later.
His body was removed to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda, where a post-mortem examination will be carried out. Garda forensic collision investigators are examining the crash site and local diversions are in place. The local coroner has been notified.
Anyone with information has been asked to contact Castleblayney Garda Station on 042 974 7902, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any garda station.
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Alexander, Doss pace RHS efforts at McCush Relays
By Russ Green/Sports Editor
Trevon Alexander and Sherri Doss each won two events Thursday for the Richmond track team at the Jack McCush Relays held at Boonville High School.
Both Alexander and Chillicothe’s Brett Shaffer ran personal-best times of 23.38 seconds to tie for first in the 200-meter dash. Alexander then added the 100-meter victory to his day when he crossed the line in 11.71, which was .17 seconds ahead of Boonville freshman Trammel Coleman. Josh Goodloe also chalked up a victory for the Spartans. The Richmond senior ran the 800 meters with his personal-best time of 2:03.19, which was more than 2 seconds ahead of the runner-up. Goodloe also placed second in the 400 with 52.51 – less than one second out of the top spot.
Doss added a pair of victories in her specialties – the 100- and 200-meter dash.
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A 500-year-old watermill in northern Iraq produces tahina, a dip made from toasted and ground sesame seeds, with an ancient recipe. People register and wait for months to get hold of some.
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Officials with the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) will hold community meeting Monday night to address upcoming rail construction near the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport.
The meeting starts at 7 p.m. at Radford High School's cafeteria. Businesses and residents are encouraged to attend.
HART officials will address traffic changes, noise levels and other impacts that may stem from the project along Kamehameha Highway between Aloha Stadium and the H-1 interchange.
Crews are expected to be use bulldozers, excavators, pumps and other large construction equipment 24 hours a day.
Construction on the Airport Guideway and Stations (AGS) segment of the Honolulu Rail Transit Project will begin in September.
The stretch of the line from Aloha Stadium to Middle Street is being handled by three mainland firms, Shimmick, Traylor and Granite.
They won a $875 million contract to finish the work by 2021.
This story will be updated.
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Dr. Richard Bryan has been named chairman of the board for Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center.
Dr. Bryan also serves as medical director of Saint Mary’s Center for Cardiovascular Care.
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The Texans turned the page from Brock Osweiler earlier this offseason when they tied a second-round pick to their 2016 free agent bust and shipped him to Cleveland after one disappointing season in Houston.
Osweiler’s play last year provided plenty of reason for the Texans to move on without him, but he probably sealed the deal off the field. Osweiler and head coach Bill O’Brien had an altercation at halftime in Week 17 to complete an uncomfortable year that returning quarterback Tom Savage cited while talking to reporters on Monday.
Savage was asked about what it will be like to work with Sean Ryan, who has made the move from wide receivers coach to quarterbacks coach.
“It’s going to be a fun room; it’s going to be a peaceful room,” Savage said, via the Houston Chronicle.
Fun and peaceful are all well and good, but they’ll only go so far if the on-field play doesn’t take a turn for the better over the course of the 2017 season.
Tomorrow, February 14th, Governor Rick Scott will host a Fighting for Florida Jobs Roundtable with business owners, economic development leaders, tourism leaders, and community members to discuss the local economic impact of VISIT FLORIDA and Enterprise Florida.
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Addressing the nation from Red Fort, New Delhi, PM Narendra Modi said, "In this 'New India', people will be the new rulers." (Express Photo by Tashi Tobgyal)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing the nation from the ramparts of Red Fort, New Delhi. (Express Photo by Tashi Tobgyal)
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DAVENPORT, Iowa — Work on manholes in Davenport will force several lane closures on a couple of downtown’s busiest streets beginning the evening of Monday, March 19.
Starting Monday, the right northbound lane of Brady Street will be closed between River Drive and 2nd Street and 2nd Street between Main and Brady will be down to one lane as well. Drivers will need to be cautious because the turn lane from 2nd to head north on Brady will be used for both turning and through traffic.
Delays are expected, especially on 2nd Street, so drivers may want to find an alternative route if possible.
The work is scheduled to be completed by Monday, April 9.
EUREKA, Fla. (AP)  Authorities say a driver who crashed his car on a Florida bridge and then crawled out a window has plunged more than 70 feet (20 meters) to his death.
News outlets cite a release from the Florida Highway Patrol as saying 20-year-old Chad Lee Melnyk struck a concrete railing with his car Sunday night on the State Road 40 bridge, spanning the Ocklawaha River near Silver Springs.
The statement says it appears Melnyk crawled out of the driver's side window and then fell over the guardrail to the ground below.
Authorities say it's unclear why the car had crossed from an eastbound direction into the westbound lane, striking the railing with its left side.
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Melnyk was pronounced dead at the scene by a fire rescue official.
A small non-profit has fallen victim to a burglary and can’t afford to replace the item.
Sustainable Coastlines Hawaii operates out of a home office in Kaimuki.
Executive director Kahi Pacarro says when he got home from vacation Thursday, he found his office ransacked.
One of the most important items taken was a new $1,300 drone.
“It’s more or less a top-notch DJI Mavic Pro that we use to document all of our beach cleanups, a lot of our outreach activity, some of the large art installations we do, etc. and more or less bring awareness to the problem and how we at Sustainable Coastlines Hawaii make cleaning up fun,” he said.
Pacarro says this is the first break-in in 11 years and he has since installed new locks and more security cameras.
Surveillance footage shows one person broke in and walked off within six minutes. Police now have that footage.
Michael is an 11 year old who is full of energy. He spent a fun day at Get Air in Harrisburg.
Michael loves sports. He is an Orioles fan. Michael does well in school. In fact, his teacher said she would love to have a roomful of students who are just like him. Micheal is proud of his accomplishments at school. He earned student of the much and had lunch with the principal. Michael would love a two parent family with some siblings and a dog. Michael has been in foster care for a while and it has been tough on him. “His brothers have been adopted his sister and brother have been adopted and his other sister is adopted. Micheal needs a male role model.” Joan Taormina, Michael’s caseworker said.
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Gordon (hip) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Wizards, Josh Robbins of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
Gordon has missed the last two games with a strained hip flexor, and while he was listed as questionable Saturday morning, the Magic have since ruled him out. Gordon attempted to go through a practice Friday, but he was forced to exit with some lingering pain in the hip. Marreese Speights started in place of Gordon in Wednesday's win over the Lakers, so both he and Wesley Iwundu will be in line for increased minutes Saturday.
WINNIPEG (AP) — The Winnipeg Hawks appointed controversial Australian opening batsman David Warner as captain of their Global T20 Canada team on Wednesday.
The 31-year-old cricketer replaces the injured West Indian Dwayne Bravo as skipper.
Hawks coach Waqar Younis told the BBC: "He's going to be a good leader. He's a team man. He's up front and he likes to give whatever his knowledge is."
Earlier this year, Warner was banned from international and domestic state cricket for 12 months by Cricket Australia following the ball-tampering row that blew up during the national team's tour of South Africa.
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The former Australia vice-captain has made only six runs in three innings for the Hawks, his first competitive action for three months.
NEW YORK — Six current or former employees have filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against The Plaza Hotel.
The bartenders, servers and hospitality co-ordinators say they were groped, catcalled and propositioned by managers and other co-workers while working at the New York City hotel's Palm Court restaurant.
The suit says a manager cornered and forcibly kissed one of the women in a coat-check closet and shoved his hands down her pants during a performance review.
It says the women's complaints were ignored and they were subjected to retaliation.
Various claims involve a period from late 2014 until the present.
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts manages The Plaza and says harassment "has not and never will be tolerated."
The company also says it doesn't retaliate against employees who raise claims "in good faith."
The employees are seeking damages to be determined at trial.
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Former Malaysian leader Najib Razak charged in court with 3 counts of criminal breach of trust
A Florida man arrested for an an armed carjacking in Hannibal was released because of "cooperation issues with the alleged victim", according to the prosecuting attorney.
Marion County Prosecutor David Clayton said no charges were filed against Kenneth Suggs, 40, of Jasper, Florida. He said future charges were possible.
Suggs was arrested Monday after a search by the Ralls County Sheriff's Office and other agencies. Authorities said Suggs forced a woman to drive him from Hannibal to New London this past Saturday.
The sheriff's office said Suggs was released Tuesday after the victim declined to press charges.
Bonnie L. Trail, 72, of Godfrey, died at 8:18 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017, at Christian Hospital.
Cremation rites will be accorded.
Pitchford Funeral Home in Wood River is handling arrangements.
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Conservative MEP Charles Tannock says the detention of dual EU nationals "places a strain" on the bloc's relations with Iran.
Dual nationals are often denied consular access because Iran does not recognise their second nationality, he says.
Belgian Liberal MEP Frédérique Ries says the EU's position in implementing the nuclear deal with Iran gives it "leverage" to get the dual nationals released.
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OTEGO- The lady Spartans basketball team from Unatego defended their home court against the girls from Unadilla Valley eventually cruising to a 52-26 victory in the first round of the MAC league tournament on Friday.
The Spartans dominated in the first half, with offensive explosions of 14 and 18 points in the first and second quarters, respectively. Meanwhile, the visiting Storm had issues with getting their offensive unit started only scoring 11 points over the first 16 minutes.
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Home Kentucky Suspect in Custody Following a Shooting Last Night May 30th, 2018 Mitch Angle Kentucky, Owensboro
Two people were allegedly shot last night in Owensboro, and the suspect is now behind bars.
Jahil Barrett is currently at the Daviess County Detention Center on assault charges. He was booked into jail earlier this morning.
According to police, one of the victims knocked on their neighbor’s door on East 20th Street, told them that they had been shot and needed to get to the hospital. They also told their neighbor that someone else had been shot as well.
The other victim later showed up at the hospital, and both victims were treated for their non-life threatening injuries.
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Kristin Kibbe's son avoided possible abduction Sept. 27, 2017, when a woman tried to get him to get into her car near his Irmo home. Police say two other boys reported similar encounters this week.
Dermody was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on Monday, Mike Wilner of 590 The Fan reports.
Dermody was sent back after making just one appearance with the Blue Jays where he allowed five runs on four hits (three homers) while walking one and recording only one out. It's unclear who will take his place on the big league roster, but Toronto should announce the corresponding move Tuesday.
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The latest GOP effort to repeal and replace "Obamacare" was fatally wounded in the Senate Monday night when two more Republican senators announced their opposition to legislation strongly backed by President Donald Trump.
Yellen Repeats Hawkish Remarks After Inflation Data
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Yellen yesterday told the Senate Banking Committee: "Waiting too long to remove accommodation would be unwise, potentially requiring the FOMC to eventually raise rates rapidly, which could risk disrupting financial markets and pushing the economy into recession."
Her prepared remarks to the House Committee on Financial Services were identical this morning.
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Ireland has three home games in a row in the middle of the tournament, which could give them a huge edge this Six Nations
Ireland Six Nations Fixtures 2018
The 2018 Six Nations fixtures have been unveiled giving rugby supporters the chance to get super excited about the tournament.
Ireland are one of the favourites to win the championship this season, and have a chance to get off to a great start.
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Ireland has France away in their first match, followed by a home game to Italy in round two and another home game to Wales in round three.
They complete a hattrick of home fixtures against Scotland in round 4 and hope to finish off on a high on St Patrick’s Day v England at Twickenham.
The England team has been announced for the first game v Italy, check it out at the Ireland Six Nations Squad page.
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Brook Lopez already had one dessert in his locker after the game — a Nutella calzone from a shop down the street from the Barclays Center. Then a Nets employee brought him an Oreo cake, a gift from an arena worker. They always gave Lopez the cake on his birthday, but Friday night marked Lopez's only trip this season to the arena where he spent the first nine years of his NBA career, and his birthday is in April.
Mitch Osur (city parking manager, who ultimately is a tool of City Council) wants to take more money from parkers who return to the meter every 59 minutes to re-up parking hour by hour. Meanwhile, City Council is rushing to give the President For Life of Aspen (a.k.a. City Manager Steve Barwick) a whopping raise. Irony oozes.
City Council rewards inertia and mediocrity in city management while punishing the resourcefulness and energy of parkers. Instead, the indolent mayor and council members should be replaced by any five of those parkers who have the adaptability, initiative, drive and ingenuity to minimize their personal parking expenses. We need a council with the vigor and imagination to install better a city management, not a council whose idea of progress is rewarding unremarkable management while punishing imagination.
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Alaska governor reconsiders judge appointment for attorney
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska Gov. Bill Walker rescinded a judge appointment for a Juneau defense attorney after reading comments from a legal brief.
The Juneau Empire reports Walker had initially chosen attorney Julie Willoughby to fill the Juneau Superior Court vacancy, but instead selected municipal attorney Amy Mead.
According to a statement from the governor's Chief of Staff Scott Kendall, Walker informed Willoughby that he was going with Mead two hours after telling the defense attorney that she had the job.
Kendall says the governor saw the brief Willoughby had filed on a child sexual abuse case.
Kendall says Willoughby argued that a man's sexual assaults against a 12-year-old girl were a "mutually satisfying sexual adventure" and did not harm the child.
Willoughby did not respond to the newspaper's phone call seeking comment.
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In a clash between undefeated super middleweight prospects, Ronald Ellis (14-0-2, 10 KOs) and Junior Younan (13-0-1, 9 KOs) battled to a ten round draw on Friday night at the WinnaVegas Casino Resort in Sloan, Iowa. It was a close fight with some good exchanges. Scores were 96-94 Ellis, 96-94 Younan, 95-95.
Unbeaten lightweight Thomas Mattice (11-0, 9 KOs) scored a seventh round TKO over two-time ShoBox winner Rolando Chinea (15-2-1, 6 KOs). Chinea built up a big lead, but Mattice turned the tables in round seven with a big shot, then got the stoppage with a barrage of unanswered punches culminating with a knockdown. Time was 1:31.
Undefeated super lightweight Montana Love (9-0, 4 KOs) scored an eight round majority decision over Philadelphia prospect Sam Teah (12-2-1, 5 KOs). Scores were 78-74, 78-74, 76-76. Love was originally scheduled to fight on a non-televised undercard bout, but he stepped in for Wellington Romero, who was forced to withdraw on Monday with a back injury.
Lehtonen saved 24 of 25 shots and two of three shootout attempts during Monday's 2-1 win over the Rangers.
This was a solid road showing from Lehtonen, and he now sports a 4-4-1 record, .909 save percentage and 2.49 GAA for the campaign. Ben Bishop returned to action Sunday after a brief absence due to a back injury, so Lehtonen's starting opportunities are likely to return to being few and far between. However, it doesn't mean the veteran Finn should be ignored as a streaming candidate or option for daily contests when patrolling the blue paint against favorable opponents.
Smoke could be seen from miles away.
Fire crews responded Monday afternoon to Crop Production Services in Quincy for a structure fire.
The Adams County Sheriff's Office said the call came in at 4:59 p.m. The business is located at 5014 Gardner Expressway.
It appeared one building was on fire and smoke was billowing from the structure. The smoke could be seen from miles away.
Tri-Township Fire was the responding fire department. Fire officials have not released information on the incident.
A man in Union county has been sentenced to 8 years in prison for drug charges.
Zatek Thomas of Jonesboro is charged with Possession with Intent to Deliver Methamphetamine.
He’ll be serving a two year term of mandatory supervised release. He was arrested back in January of 2017.
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French President Francois Hollande has arrived in Iraq amid a fierce fight against the Islamic State group.
During his one-day visit which started on Monday, Hollande is scheduled to meet with Iraqi President Fuad Masum and Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi in the capital, Baghdad. Later, he’ll travel to the country’s self-governing northern Kurdish region to meet French troops and local officials.
The visit comes as Iraqi troops, backed by the U.S.-led coalition, are fighting IS in a massive operation to retake the northern city of Mosul.
France is part of the U.S.-led international coalition formed in late 2014 to fight IS after the extremist group seized large areas in Iraq and neighboring Syria and declaring an Islamic “caliphate.” Like some European countries, France has suffered terrorist attacks claimed by IS.
April 24 (Reuters) - Hersha Hospitality Trust:
* Q1 ADJUSTED FFO PER SHARE $0.06
* AFFO PER DILUTED COMMON SHARE AND OP UNIT IN Q1 2018 WAS $0.06
* REVENUE PER AVAILABLE ROOM AT COMPANY’S 37 COMPARABLE HOTELS INCREASED 0.2% TO $154.94 IN Q1 2018
* EXCLUDING ITEMS, COMPARABLE REVPAR GREW 11.5% TO $173.82 DURING Q1
* FOR Q2 2018 SEES ADJUSTED FFO PER SHARE $0.70 -$0.74
* SEES 2018 ADJUSTED FFO PER SHARE $1.96 TO $2.14
* Q1 FFO PER SHARE VIEW $-0.02 — THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S
* SEES Q2 NET INCOME PER SHARE FROM LOSS OF $0.02 TO PROFIT OF $0.02
* SEES 2018 NET INCOME PER SHARE FROM LOSS OF $0.56 TO LOSS OF $0.36
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PLAQUEMINE, La. (AP) — Louisiana officials say one man drowned while another man made it to safety after a boating accident.
KATC-TV reports that Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents are investigating Friday’s accident on Little Bayou Pigeon in Iberia Parish in which 48-year-old Malcolm Perera was killed.
Agents say Perera lost control of the boat, causing both men to be ejected into the water. His passenger made it to shore and found an abandoned camp, and was able to flag down a passing boat about 5:30 a.m. Saturday.
A spokesman for the department says Perera was found near the capsized boat about 9:30 a.m. Saturday.
Agents say neither man was wearing flotation devices. Further details have not been released.
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South Korea‘s daily traffic volume increased 17.4 percent from 10 years ago as of last year, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport said Tuesday.The data was collected by counting vehicles passing through select sections on highways and major roads.The number of registered vehicles reached 21.80 million in 2016, from 20.99 million in 2015.Price of gasoline, meanwhile, declined from 1,405 won ($1.23) per liter in 2015 to 1,293 won the following year.Passenger cars accounted for 72.1 percent of the entire traffic volume, followed by cargo vehicles at 25.1 percent. Buses counted for 2.7 percent.By month, traffic was heaviest in August.By day, traffic volume remained generally steady from Monday to Thursday before peaking on Friday and Saturday.The heaviest traffic was recorded between 5 and 6 p.m.
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The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is looking into a domestic disturbance incident that left a man in critical condition following an officer-involved shooting in Auburn, Georgia, according to CBS 46. Shortly after 4 p.m. on Easter Sunday, April 16, Auburn police officials responded to a domestic disturbance call in the 300 block of Wages Road. When Officer Billy Willis arrived at the scene, an unidentified woman at the home stated that the suspect fled into a wooded area behind the home.
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Director of Information Gideon Munthali has commended the Malawi Regulatory Authority for reviewing its broadcasting licensing framework, a development that has seen 50 radio stations getting licenses in the country. Speaking Monday in Mzuzu during commemoration of this year's World Radio Day, Munthali said the review has eased the way people that want to establish radio stations get licenses.
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More than half of American adults have tried marijuana, poll finds
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) A majority of American adults have tried marijuana at least once in their lives, according to a new Marist poll that was conducted in partnership with Yahoo.
The poll found that 52 percent of U.S. adults have tried marijuana at least once and 56 percent of Americans find the drug “socially acceptable.”
While eight out of 10 Americans strongly support legalizing medical marijuana, there is a clear divide over the legalization of recreational marijuana; Forty-nine percent of American adults support legalization while 47 percent oppose it.
Dr. Donald Abrams, an oncologist at University of California San Francisco who has studied marijuana, …read more
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A car was written off after ploughing into a speed camera on a busy Coventry road.
The car struck the camera on London Road, just by the Ferodo bridge, shortly before 7am this morning.
Police and ambulance attended the scene where they found a man , in his 20s, who needed medical treatment.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “We were at the scene where a car has crashed into a speed camera.
“One ambulance is on scene. We were called at 6.55am.
“We are treating one patient, a man in his 20s.”
It was unclear if any other vehicle was involved but a Thrifty transit van was parked a short distance away with its hazard lights on.
Police confirmed they were called to a crash this morning on London Road.
A spokesman from West Midlands Police said enquiries were ongoing.
While TJ and John Osborne didn't go home GRAMMY winners, the brothers were part of one of the most poignant GRAMMY moments, sharing the stage with Maren Morris and Eric Church to honor the lives lost at Route 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas after a gunman open fired on the festival crowd on October 1, 2017.
It appears the brothers also had a good time backstage, the duo met Bono from U2 and astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson. Check out their posts - here.
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Clemson continues to chase one of its longest-standing inside linebacker targets.
Wake Forest (N.C.) Heritage's Drake Thomas was slated to attend the Tigers’ spring game earlier this month but said he had to cancel the trip late because of a family situation.
This week on The Disclaimer, WMSE's weekly culture chat with hosts Ryan Schleicher, Matt Wild and I, we're talking about the anti-charm offensive Arcade Fire has launched behind their latest LP, Everything Now . The band has pulled stunt after stunt, including planting a fake news story and launching a site to satirize their own critics, but is any of their satire landing? How, exactly, did one of the most beloved indie-rock bands of their genre become such divisive curmudgeons? Was this tone def PR campaign meant to drum up excitement for their music, or to distract from it, given the diminishing returns of their last couple of albums? We go meta and discuss it all, and in the process anger one of our peers at WMSE.
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TOPEKA (KSNT) – Police are looking for the suspect in a shooting at a Topeka Dollar General.
The gunman hit a woman in the leg, leaving her with minor injuries. The shooting happened at 25th and California, in southeast Topeka.
The parking lot of the business is surrounded in crime tape.
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - BIOARCTIC AB:
* BIOARCTIC RECEIVES US PATENT PROTECTION FOR A METHOD WITH A MEDICAL DEVICE FOR TREATMENT OF PATIENTS WITH COMPLETE SPINAL CORD INJURY
* NOTIFICATION STATES THAT US PATENT 9,895,234 WILL BE GRANTED AND ENTERS INTO FORCE ON FEBRUARY 20, 2018.
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BEIJING, April 18 (Reuters) - China's economy grew 6.9 percent in the first quarter, the fastest pace since the third quarter of 2015, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Monday. Below is a table of NBS data published on Tuesday showing a breakdown of first quarter GDP by major sector, with year-on-year growth rates for each. 1Q2017 4Q2016 3Q2016 2Q2016 1Q2016 GDP 6.9 6.8 6.7 6.7 6.7 Primary industry (agricultural) 3 2.9 4 3.1 2.9 Secondary industry (manufacturing 6.4 6.1 6.1 6.3 5.9 and construction) Tertiary (services) 7.7 8.3 7.6 7.5 7.6 Agri/forestry/animal 3.2 3.1 4.1 3.3 3.1 husbandry/fishery Industrial 6.5 6.1 6.1 6 5.7 Construction 5.3 5.9 6 7.3 7.8 Retail/wholesale 7.4 7.2 7 6.5 5.8 Transportation/storage/postal 8.7 9.9 6.5 5.7 3.3 Catering and accommodation 7.4 7.3 6.5 6.8 7 Finance 4.4 3.8 5.6 5.3 8.1 Real estate 7.8 7.7 8.8 8.8 9.1 (Reporting by Elias Glenn; Editing by Richard Borsuk)
3 puppies found mutilated in Northern California trash heap
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Three puppies have been found mutilated on a trash heap in Oakland and an animal rescuer says she fears an animal torturer hurt the animals.
KPIX-TV reports two of the dogs had badly broken jaws and a third was missing a paw on one of her hind legs.
Pali Boucher of Rocket Dog Rescue tells the television station two of the dogs were found Saturday night and the other on Monday.
She says the dogs are German Shepherd puppies about four months old and all three were found in the same place.
Bay Area based Pet Food Express is offering a $5,000 reward for information about the cases.
Oakland police are now getting involved in the investigation.
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Over 150 contestants take part in a competition to determine who has the 'greatest mullet of all'.
One of the four faces of the Great Clock of the Elizabeth Tower is seen at the Houses of Parliament in central London on Monday. Britain's much-loved Big Ben will fall silent for four years staring next week as conservation work is carried out on the famous 19th century bell. Photo: AFP
Lots of celebrities were coupled up for the countdown to 2017 on Saturday night, ringing in the New Year with their boo and a sweet smooch!
In fact, E! News has learned Kendall Jenner and A$AP Rocky spent the evening together at The Nice Guy in West Hollywood, continuing to make headlines with their romance, though we’ve already reported they’re not “exclusively” dating.
The supermodel looked gorgeous in a silk and lace ensemble, which she paired with a leopard, floor-length robe and strappy heels.
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A Libyan armed group has claimed victory over Italian-backed militias paid to staunch the flow of migrants to Europe from the coastal city of Sabratha.
The Anti-ISIS Operations Room, created last year to clear Sabratha of Islamic State militants, said in a statement that they have taken control of the city from the Martyr Anas al-Dabashi and Brigade 48 militias after a weeks-long battle.
Over the summer, Italy began funneling resources to the two militias after they agreed to stop facilitating the flow of migrant boats and start blocking them instead.
All factions are nominally under the control of the U.N.-backed Government of National Accord, which hailed the developments as "positive."
Libya has plunged into chaos since a 2011 uprising that toppled and later killed longtime ruler Moammar Gadhafi.
Zion National Park trail remains closed after 2nd rock fall
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A trail at Utah's Zion National Park remains closed after a second rock fall occurred in the area in two days.
Park spokeswoman Aly Baltrus says the Hidden Canyon Trial will stay shuttered on the July 4 holiday and at least through the following day until a hazard geologist can examine the area and the trail can be cleared.
A rock fall first occurred Monday afternoon in a 45-foot section of the strenuous trail where hikers must hold onto chains.
A second rock fall occurred Tuesday.
No injuries occurred in either rock fall.
The Twin Counties has been plagued with unemployment and stagnate economic growth for so long it's no wonder everyone was jumping up and down with excitement when CSX announced in July plans to build a major shipping terminal in Rocky Mount. CSX is set to build the $270 million Carolina Connector, a state-of-the-art trains-to-trucks terminal expected to create 300 short-term construction jobs during the development phase and another 300 long-term positions once the terminal becomes operational.
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Juana Molina's music is haunting and hypnotic. The Argentine singer brought her experimental pop artistry to our studio, sharing songs from her excellent new album Halo — including the standout "Sin Dones."
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Not “Just Another Big Band”, the All-Star SUPERband is a seventeen piece rehearsal jazz band that plays every Thursday night to benefit Easter Seals of Southeast Wisconsin.
Seating is first come first served with doors open at 5:30 P.M. $5.00 Cover. The All-Star SUPER band does a collection at each performance to benefit Easter Seals of Southeast Wisconsin.
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Fast bowler Junaid Khan Telling why he Jumps before running in to bowl in a show on Geo Super. Junaid Khan tells interesting story behind this.
Junaid Khan said that in a domestic match at Faisalabad. I was playing for WAPDA against Port Qasim. Wicket was very flat and good for batting. I was getting no help from the pitch.Junaid said that I removed Khurram Manzoor early in the match but after that till lunch nothing happened. After lunch I started my run up with a jump and I got wicket. I realize that this is lucky thing for me. He said that I tried it again after few overs and again I removed another batsman. In that whole season I took more than 40 wickets. That’s why I make it a habit in my bowling.
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Labour says National's policy to create a new boot camp for youth offenders is excessively harsh. The policy also aims to hold negligent parents to account.
Binghamton firefighters are collecting pocket change for Muscular Dystrophy. The department's annual Fill The Boot Drive took place on Friday in the city's downtown.
Over the years, the drive has raised over $37,000 for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. The money goes towards treatments, research, care centers, and summer camps for kids dealing with muscular disorders.
The firefighters will be out collecting donations from 8am to 5pm on Friday at the corner of State and Hawley Streets.
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Darnell Edge scored 18 points with four 3-pointers, Noah Morgan and Kaleb Bishop added 15 points apiece, and Fairleigh Dickinson beat Robert Morris 73-67 on Saturday to even the season series with the Colonials.
Jahlil Jenkins scored 11 points with seven assists for the Knights (8-15, 5-7 Northeast Conference), who shot 42.2 percent from the field in winning their third road game of the season.
Trailing by 11 at halftime, Robert Morris closed to 46-41 on Charles Bain’s 3, but Edge and Morgan each hit 3s for a 56-43 FDU lead. The Colonials trailed 68-62 on Koby Thomas’ 3-point play with 1:06 to go, but got no closer from there.
FDU led 37-26 at halftime after outscoring the Colonials 20-8 in the paint and scoring 13 second-chance points off of 10 offensive boards.
Dachon Burke scored 19 points, Thomas added 18 and Bain had 15 for Robert Morris (13-12, 7-5), which has lost three straight.
Democrats extol health care law in bid to derail GOP repeal
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senior House Democrats are extolling the benefits of President Barack Obama's health care law in hopes of derailing Republican plans to gut the statute.
Speaking to reporters Monday, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi says the GOP will begin its "assault" on the law when the 115th Congress convenes Tuesday.
She says abolishing so-called Obamacare as Republicans have promised will force people to pay more for their health insurance while getting much less coverage than they receive through the law. She says undoing the law also will undermine Medicaid and Medicare.
Pelosi is urging people to "take a second look" at how the law has improved their lives.
The Chicago Cubs have recalled catcher Victor Caratini from Triple-A Iowa, the team announced on Wednesday.
In a corresponding move, struggling catcher Chris Gimenez was designated for assignment, leaving the team's 40-man roster at 38 players.
Caratini started the season with the Cubs, but was sent down on May 25 after a 17-for-65 start. Caratini batted .313 with four home runs and 22 RBIs in 32 games with Iowa, while also logging time at first base (12 games) and third (1).
Gimenez, 35, was batting .143 with one RBI in 12 games with the Cubs.
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Authorities say a woman broke into the Philadelphia-area home of another woman she believed was romantically involved with her husband and killed the victim before killing herself.
Radnor Township police officials said the murder of 33-year-old Meredith Chapman was carefully planned by her assailant, whose name hasn’t been released.
Superintendent William Colarulo said “she broke into the house, she was lying in wait, and she shot her as soon as she walked in, and then she shot herself.”
Officials believe the assailant may have disguised herself and taken a train from Delaware.
Chapman, a 2007 graduate of the University of Delaware, worked for the school in media relations and marketing and was recently hired as an assistant vice president at Villanova University. She ran unsuccessfully for a state Senate seat in Delaware in 2016.
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This story has been corrected to change the dateline from Radnor to Wayne.
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Comedian Ralphie May died Friday morning after suffering cardiac arrest. He was 45.
"Ralphie had been battling pneumonia and had cancelled a handful of dates over the last month in an effort to recover," his rep said in a statement to E! News. "Earlier this morning at a private residence in Las Vegas his body was discovered, cause of death is cardiac arrest."
The funny man is survived by his wife Lahna Turner and children April June May and August James May.
Back in 2003, Ralphie received a huge break when he appeared on the NBC reality competition show Last Comic Standing.
He finished in second place during the first season. Ralphie would later receive comedy specials on Comedy Central including Girth of a Nation and Too Big to Ignore. He also tapped specials on Netflix such as Unruly and Imperfectly Yours.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A study says the nation's largest public utility has given large businesses breaks on electric rates over six years while residential customers' rates increased.
The Synapse Energy Economics Inc. study says the Tennessee Valley Authority's industrial and direct-serve customers have received almost a 20 percent rate cut from 2011 to 2016, while residential customer rates increased 5 percent.
The report released this week says if the increases were applied equally, residential customers would've saved $1.4 billion.
Southern Alliance for Clean Energy Executive Director Stephen Smith said that's a complete distortion of TVA's mission.
Utility spokesman Scott Brooks said TVA also has an economic development mission. He said large manufacturing and commercial customers have used a 2015 change incentivizing off-peak power usage.
Brooks said TVA's residential rates are lower than 70 percent of competitors.
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BARCELONA, Spain — A rescue ship carrying 60 migrants has arrived in a Spanish port after being refused entry by Italy and Malta, the second time in a month that a humanitarian group has been forced to travel for days to unload people rescued in the central Mediterranean.
The Open Arms ship docked Wednesday in the northeastern port of Barcelona, where the group — including 5 women, a 9-year-old toddler and four teenagers — will be going through health checks and identification procedures.
The Spanish aid group Proactiva Open Arms said the migrants come from 14 countries and are in good health.
Doctors Without Borders says more than 500 people have died in the Mediterranean since the Aquarius, another rescue ship, was blocked from ports in Italy and Malta in June.
NAPLES, Fla. Crews are battling an 8-acre brush fire that broke out near Lee Williams Road on Saturday, according to the Caloosahatchee Forestry Center.
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Dead rats are thrown at FC Copenhagen players during the Danish League derby with Brondby on Monday. At least three rats were thrown down on to the pitch in the final minutes as Copenhagen player Ludwig Augustinsson prepared to take a corner. Augustinsson remained largely unfazed and went on to help Copenhagen see out a 1-0 win
The Chicago area has been in somewhat of a snow drought with only 10” officially on the books so far this season through February 3rd. A typical snow season would have about 21” of snow by now.
But, a far more active weather pattern over the coming week is likely to erase much, if not all, of that deficit. The first snow arrives later Saturday into Sunday with accumulations of 1-4” expected.
At least three additional snows are likely beyond Sunday, making this a far different beginning to February than a year ago when only a trace of snow occurred for the entire month!
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ÁKK sells HUF 20 bln of 3-month bills at unchanged yield
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Hungary’s Government Debt Management Agency (ÁKK) sold HUF 20 billion of discount three-month T-bills at auction Tuesday, in line with the original offer. The average yield was unchanged now for the third auction in a row, wire service MTI reported.
Primary dealers bid for HUF 35.7 bln of the papers expiring on July 26, down from HUF 56.3 bln at the previous weekly auction.
The average yield was 0.04%, unchanged since the April 4 auction and 2 bps under the secondary market benchmark calculated on a bill expiring one week earlier.
Ask any of my friends and they’ll tell you how obsessed I am with the Borderlands franchise. The best game in the series is Borderlands 2, and a huge part of the game’s appeal is the creative assortment of characters. One of the game’s original four Vault Hunters, Zer0, is a ninja who communicates with emojis, numbers, and symbols. I’ve always wanted to cosplay as him, and, now thanks to Casey Gartung’s build, I think I’ll be able to.
Gartung’s construction of Zer0’s iconic glowing sword is incredible. It even shines with the same style of dangerous looking blue energy. Besides his helmet, Zer0’s sword is arguably the hardest part of his cosplay to build. Kudos to Gartung for doing such a good job! The rest of her Zer0 cosplay is coming along pretty well too:
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The Pittsburgh Penguins won the Stanley Cup June 11, the first team in almost 20 years to repeat as champions. In 2018, what’s the most likely scenario?
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Williams, the original owner of Liverpool's Jacaranda Club, died on Friday (30Dec16).
He helped the Fab Four land gigs in the U.K. and Germany in the early 1960s, and drove the Beatles to Hamburg for their first overseas shows in 1960.
He parted company with John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Pete Best and Stuart Sutcliffe in 1961, just before the band signed a management deal with Brian Epstein.
He later co-wrote the memoir, Allan Williams: The Man Who Gave The Beatles Away.
In the Beatles Anthology book, MCCartney recalled the band's first manager, calling him "a little Welshman with a little high voice - a smashing bloke and a great motivator, though we used to take the mickey out of him."
The number of killed near the Ruhot Junction in the Negev Desert has risen to 3.
Initial investigations indicate that the accident was the result of a collision between 4 vehicles.
3 who were moderately injured are being treated at the hospital.
Route 40 near the scene of the incident is closed to traffic.
Hey, vacation time is coming, and you’re probably planning to take a short rest from current events, too. Perfectly natural — I’ve noticed you’ve begun to twitch every time you hear the word “Spygate.”
But you’re not gone yet. So let’s see how well you’ve been keeping up over the past few months.
An afternoon rush-hour Sig Alert was called Monday for the eastbound 10 Freeway in Fontana just west of Sierra Avenue after a multi-vehicle accident, which involved at least two big-rigs, closed all but one of the lanes.
The alert was called at 3:49 p.m. and was no longer in effect as of 7 p.m.
California Highway Patrol logs indicated a car was stuck under one of the semi tractor-trailers, with a motorist trapped inside.
An Aurora couple is celebrating a big cash windfall.
Eduardo and Margot Juarez of Aurora won the prize by playing Encore in the Jan. 26 Lotto Max draw. They matched the last six of the seven Encore numbers in the exact order to win the $100,000 prize.
Encore can be played with most online lottery games for an extra $1. There is an Encore draw every day.
The winning ticket was purchased at Shoppers Drug Mart on Yonge Street in Aurora.
Transfer of shares of unlisted stressed companies at a price below its fair market value might soon be exempt from the tax net, according to the government’s plans. The move, if implemented, would bring down the cost of investment and benefit buyers.
Fair market value is the company’s adjusted book value. The government is also deliberating on allowing carry forward of losses if over 51 per cent shares of a stressed company change hands. The tax on transfer of shares in unlisted companies was becoming an issue in insolvency cases. Under Section 56 of the ...
BEIJING (AP) — China says it's "fully prepared" for a trade war with the United States if it kicks off in earnest on Friday.
Hopes are dwindling for the world's two biggest economies to reach a breakthrough this week before Washington starts charging tariffs on $34 billion in Chinese imports. Beijing has pledged to retaliate with equal tariffs on $34 billion in U.S. goods.
The Foreign Ministry said Tuesday that China will be "fully prepared to take a package of necessary measures" to safeguard its national interests.
U.S. companies ranging from whiskey distilleries to automakers like Ford and Tesla could be hit if China ramps up retaliatory measures.
President Donald Trump has accused China of unfairly acquiring U.S. technology and limiting market access for finance and technology firms — claims that China denies.
Marks & Spencer is thought to be searching for a new fashion head to turn around its ailing clothing business.
According to the Mail on Sunday, M&S is in talks with headhunter JCA Group to find it a new fashion boss.
The JCA Group is one of London's leading executive search companies, and has been set the task of finding a candidate suitable to run Marks & Spencer's 4 billion pound fashion division. Some have suggested only a candidate who previously worked at M&S would be able to steer it's fashion division back on course.
According to the Mail, candidates could include Mothercare boss Mark Newton-Jones; former Next product director Christos Angelides; or Fat Face boss Anthony Thompson, who worked at M&S as recently as 2007 as retail director.
HONOLULU (AP) — Remains recovered in 2016 from mountainous terrain near Kahuku Point have been identified as a lost World War II aviator.
The Star-Advertiser reported Wednesday that 21-year-old Navy Reserve Ensign Harold P. DeMoss was circling Oahu on a night training flight with two other F6F-3 Hellcats on June 23, 1945, when his plane became separated from the others in cloud cover.
The crashed and burning plane was spotted from the air the next day.
DeMoss’ niece, Judy Ivey, said the family was told earlier this month by military officials that their relative had been identified. She said his wedding ring and pilot’s wings also were recovered.
James DeMoss, Ivey’s father, is the pilot’s only sibling. He is 85 years old.
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Information from: Honolulu Star-Advertiser, http://www.staradvertiser.com
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Roy Moore once suggested getting rid of every amendment after Tenth Alabama GOP Senate candidate Roy Moore once suggested getting rid of every amendment after the Tenth — saying “that would eliminate many problems.” The proposal came in June 2011 during...
Why 'moral outrage' over the Electoral College outrages me Kate Upton is feeling a bit like a Hillary Clinton supporter: morally outraged that her man, Detroit’s Justin Verlander, lost the Cy Young award even though he got the most...
Nativity scene with Bill of Rights as Baby Jesus booted from Texas Capitol AUSTIN, Texas – A mock nativity scene at the Texas Capitol in which Baby Jesus was represented as the U.S. Constitution’s Bill of Rights was removed on Tuesday after Governor...
Valtteri Bottas believes he can beat Lewis Hamilton to the Formula One championship after declaring he has not joined Mercedes to settle for second place. Hamilton will be partnered by the 27-year-old Finnish driver for the new season, which gets under way in Melbourne next month.
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The Athletics have placed starter Kendall Graveman on the 10-day disabled list with a strained right shoulder and promoted catcher Bruce Maxwell from Triple-A Nashville, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. Slusser notes that it’s possible that Graveman only misses one start before returning.
Graveman, 26, has gotten off to a great start, posting a 3.00 ERA with a 12/5 K/BB ratio in 18 innings over his first three outings.
Maxwell, 26, impressed in his major league debut last season, hitting .283/.337/.402 in 101 plate appearances in the second half.
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TOPS Ohio 1341 met April 10 at the Glenmoor Presbyterian Church, with leader Dorothy Garn presiding. The meeting opened with the pledges and roll call.
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Thibaut Courtois has yet to sign a new deal with Chelsea
Courtois has been one of the Blues’ most consistent performers over the past few seasons and he was central to their title success last term.
The Belgian along with his team-mate Eden Hazard were linked with his moves to Real Madrid in the summer.
Reports earlier this week suggested the west London outfit have offered Courtois a vastly superior deal to keep him at Stamford Bridge.
However, according to Spanish paper Marca, Courtois isn’t keen to extend his contract.
The report says the preferred option of the 25-year-old is to head back to Spain and more specifically join Real Madrid.
To find out how the Toronto Maple Leafs are going to do this season, Rob Leth has simulated the entire 82-game schedule using the video game NHL 18 on his Xbox One.
Paginas Amarillas HP Moto2 rider Alex Rins of Spain rides on his way to winning the Australian Grand Prix on Phillip Island, October 18, 2015. REUTERS/Brandon Malone Picture Supplied by Action Images
LONDON Suzuki's MotoGP rookie Alex Rins has broken his right ankle in an accident while training on a motocross bike, the team said on Friday.
Suzuki said a scan in Barcelona had revealed a partial fracture of the Spaniard's talus bone.
The medical team decided against surgery and will examine the rider again on Monday before he is due to travel to Argentina for the second race of the season.
Rins was the top MotoGP rookie in last Sunday's Qatar season-opener, finishing ninth.
(Reporting by Alan Baldwin; editing by Mark Heinrich)
Bernardo Pizarro, 61, of Bridgeport was getting on to the I-95 on-ramp at near exit 34 in Milford Friday at 11:30 a.m. when police stopped him for a license plate violation, police said. Police said that Pizarro was found to be in possession of 21 grams of cocaine, as well as clear plastic baggies.
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The Association of Resident Doctors in Yobe, on Wednesday issued a 21-day ultimatum to the state government, to address some issues they raised or they embark on industrial action.
Dr Ali Mohammed, chairman of the association, stated this in a press conference in Damaturu.
He said the doctors at a congress meeting noted with dismay the reduction in their salaries for the month of May, at a time when government approved 100 per cent CONHESS salary structure for medical workers.
The doctors demanded full implementation of allowances and automatic promotion of all the doctors.
They also demanded for upward review of residency package and deployment of more doctors to medical facilities in the state.
The doctors are also seeking for the commencement of Housemanship and Residency in government hospitals and the deployment of more facilities to the emergency unit.
Global wine production dropped to 25 billion liters last year—the lowest level in six decades
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Global wine production dropped 8.6% to 25 billion liters last year, reaching its lowest level in six decades, the International Organisation of Vine and Wine said Tuesday (Apr. 24).
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SAN FRANCISCO, April 6 Twitter co-founder Ev Williams said on Thursday he is selling a minority of his shares in the social media company, which has been losing ground to Facebook and other fast-growing rivals.
"It actually pains me to be selling at this point, but this sale is all about personal context, not company context," Williams wrote. (Reporting by Noel Randewich)
I've been highly critical of the A's front office lately, both for what I consider to be a dreadful off-season followed by puzzling roster decisions, so I am especially pleased to be able to write a positive, hope-filled article around the A's choices and direction. Brent Rooker was there for the taking and it was disappointing not to land him, but ultimately I am on board with each of the A's first three picks: Austin Beck at #6, Kevin Merrell at #33, Greg Deichmann at #43.
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× Rick Kogan shares Studs Terkel Radio Archive
Rick shares an interview from the Studs Terkel Radio Archive. The interview is a selection of Studs with Sidney Poitier, as Poitier speaks on life and work. The archive will be launching May 16, 2018.
St. Mary Cathedral School is hoping to cash in on their inaugural Trivia Night this Saturday the 7th in the school gymnasium. Coordinator Amber Prasanphanich says doors open at 630 for teams of 8 who want to compete for the top 2 prizes in ten categories. She tells KZIM KSIM you can bring your own food and beverages… and you can even bring the kids…
There will be a 50-50 raffle and mulligans are available. Call the school for reservation or email amberprasanphanich@gmail.com The cost 120$ per team. All proceeds go toward school needs.
The Yesha Council on Wednesday evening described the construction plans aimed at expanding Qalqiliya at the expense of Jewish areas as “outrageous”.
"The approval of the Arab construction plans in Area C is outrageous because in areas A and B, the Arabs are building as much as they want and without plans. At the same time, the construction in Israeli areas is limited to certain areas only. We do not accept this distorted equation and will not agree to it. The rights of the Israeli residents in Judea, Samaria and the Jordan Valley are no less than those of the Arab residents," the Council's said in a statement.
Hillary Clinton was treated briefly at a hospital in western India after suffering a minor injury at her hotel, the head of the hospital said Friday
Adama Diomande‘s historic week got even better on Tuesday.
The LAFC forward was named the MLS Player of the Week following his hat trick vs. Philadelphia on Saturday.
Diomande scored 3 goals in just 55 minutes during the 4-1 vcitory. The 25-year-old from Norway currently has 7 goals in his first five MLS matches.
LAFC sits at third place in the Western Conference at 9-4-3 (30 points).
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Authorities say a New Jersey woman tried to poison her grandmother with liquid anti-freeze.Morris County prosecutors say Elise Conroy was arrested Saturday on an attempted murder charge. A possible motive has not be disclosed.Authorities say the 26-year-old Roxbury Township woman lives with her 84-year-old grandmother.Conroy allegedly bought the anti-freeze in July with the purpose of poisoning the older woman. Prosecutors say Conroy eventually poured it into some juice and gave the juice to her grandmother.Authorities have not said whether Conroy's grandmother was harmed by the alleged poisoning attempt.Conroy was being held pending a detention hearing, which has not yet been scheduled. It wasn't known Saturday if she has retained an attorney.
With Christian Bergman continuing to be perhaps the least consistent starter in baseball, the M's again turn to Sam Gaviglio for help in stabilizing a struggling rotation. With yesterday's disastrous start, Bergman now has game scores of 1 and -21 on the year, but also starts of 86 and 73. This means that Bergman's tossed the third-best start of any Mariner this year , but also the two WORST starts .
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× Mitt Romney expected to come to Colorado to campaign for Doug Robinson
DENVER – Technically he isn’t on the ballot in the Governor’s race – but that’s not stopping the campaign of Republican Doug Robinson from bringing in a big name to Colorado.
Sources tell FOX31’s political reporter Joe St. George, former Presidential candidate Mitt Romney is expected to campaign and fundraise in Colorado for his nephew Doug Robinson in early May.
Official details will be forthcoming and are still being sorted out according to sources.
Robinson was not certified for the primary ballot by the Secretary of State last week – falling 22 signatures short in one congressional district.
The campaign, which believes they have the proper signatures, has filed a lawsuit and is expecting a ruling as early as this week.
If Robinson qualifies for the ballot, Romney’s visit would provide energy – and cash – ahead of the June primary.
Romney is also running for Senate in Utah.
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An Alliance, Canal Number 2, West Bank Demerara family was terrorised by armed bandits early yesterday morning in a brazen attack that ended when the victims fought back and the men fled with almost $1 million in cash and jewellery.
Their escape was not an entire success, however, as the suspected getaway driver was later intercepted by the police.
The attack unfolded around 2 am yesterday at Lot 77 Alliance, Canal Number 2, which is the location of three houses occupied by members of the Sumdhat family…..
During the last race at Long Beach, there was buzz that IndyCar officials wanted a superstar to commit to the Indianapolis 500 and make the 101st running a must-watch race. The 500 is one of the most iconic events in America, and it was going to be difficult for the speedway to top last year's centennial celebration.
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All phone pricing may not be equal. Here's why you may be paying too much or too little for your new Samsung Galaxy phone. USA TODAY
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Washington’s Department of Fish and Wildlife offices in the Department of Natural Resources building on the Capitol Campus in Olympia on Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2017. WDFW announced a new acting director on Friday. Tony Overman toverman@theolympian.com
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PDP reveals how Saraki caused Dino Melaye’s arrest, tells lawmakers what to do
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has claimed that the Senator represent Kogi West, Dino Melaye, is being harrassed by the All Progressives Congress (APC) led federal government because he supports the Senate President, Bukola Saraki and also criticizes the current administration. This was stated in a series of tweets posted on their verified Twitter handle […]
PDP reveals how Saraki caused Dino Melaye’s arrest, tells lawmakers what to do
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An incident involving a hazardous material spill at Tesla's Gigafactory , outside of Reno, Nevada, is under the microscope, after emergency crews were alerted.According to, citing the company's spokesperson, Dave Arnold, a drum of "standard construction cleaning solvent" was spilled onto a loading dock at the battery plant.The Country's Emergency Operations Director for the Fire Department's hazardous materials team, Joe Curtis, responded to the call and confirmed tothat "there's no threat to the public, there's no plume, it's in an isolated area near a vehicle".Following the safety protocols, Tesla evacuated a small portion of the building, and a few employees, who could have been exposed to the chemical, have been transferred to the hospital. About nine of them reported symptoms such as upset stomachs, Curtis explained.The incident was confirmed by Tesla's spokesman, who issued a statement: "
March 30Tangrenshen Group Co Ltd :
* Says net profit for FY 2017 Q1 to increase by 110 percent to 140 percent, or to be 50 million yuan to 57.1 million yuan, compared to net profit of FY 2016 Q1 (23.8 million yuan)
* Says increased revenue as main reason for the forecast
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Theresa May has called an early general election for June 8 in an announcement which has stunned Westminster.
The Prime Minister had repeatedly denied that she would call an election before the next scheduled poll in 2020.
But following a Cabinet meeting at Downing Street she said she would go to the country this year.
This is a breaking news story. More to follow.
April 13 Smart Information Technology Global :
* Says it will issue 3.4 million shares of the company in private placement, at 580 won/share, to raise 2.0 billion won in proceeds for operations
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× Sheriff’s deputy passes away after falling ill on duty
Bartow Co., GA (WGCL) — A Bartow County Sheriff’s deputy has passed away after becoming sick while on-duty on June 30.
Deputy Jennifer Dawn New, 42, of Cartersville was working at the Bartow County Detention Center when she became sick. She was taken to an area hospital where she later passed away.
It is unclear how she became sick. New, who began working for the sheriff’s office in March of 2016, was a mother of three children.
Family will received friends on Thursday from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Owen Funeral Home in Cartersville. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday at the Church at Liberty Square in Cartersville and she’ll be laid to rest at Clay Hill Baptist Church in Somerset, Kentucky at 3:30 p.m.
A GoFundMe page has been set up to help pay for funeral expenses.
OLDSMAR, Fla. (WFLA) — One person is dead and another is behind bars after a shooting early Wednesday morning at Hennessy’s Bar and Grill in Oldsmar.
Deputies say Brian Mytych, age 43, walked into the bar and shot David Brown, age 33, several times, killing him. Brown was a cook at the restaurant.
Sergeant Spencer Gross with the Pinellas County Sheriff’s office said the men were involved in an incident on February 6.
Deputies responded to the bar. Mytych was cited for disorderly conduct and told not to return to the bar.
Mytych returned to the bar early Wednesday morning and was told to leave.
He did leave, but deputies say when he returned, he walked back in with a gun and shot David Brown multiple times.
Mytych then told everyone to leave the bar and he called 911 and waited for deputies to get there.
Deputies arrested Mytych. Detectives are continuing to investigate the shooting.
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Caldwell-Pope recorded 12 points (3-10 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 3-3 FT), seven rebounds, an assist, a steal and a blocked shot in 39 minutes during Monday's 110-100 loss to the Pacers.
Despite playing doe almost 40 minutes, Caldwell-Pope converted only three shots on Monday night, with all three of them coming from beyond the arc. He's averaging 14.2 points and 7.1 rebounds so far this month, and at least for now he is fending off Isaiah Thomas for a spot in the starting five.
Mill Creek MetroParks is partnering with the Youngstown Phantoms Hockey Team and the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation to renovate the former ice skating rink.
The plan is to turn the former ice rink at the Wick Recreation Area into a street hockey rink, also known as Dek Hockey. It's usually blue in color and players can use inline skates or just regular sneakers to hit a ball into the nets.
The goal is to provide an additional 4-season form of recreation for both youths & adults. "
The project comes 15 years after the closing of the original skating rink in 2002.
March 19 (Reuters) - Carlisle Companies Inc:
* CARLISLE COMPANIES SAYS CEO CHRISTIAN KOCH'S FY 2017 TOTAL COMPENSATION WAS $5.9 MILLION VERSUS $9.6 MILLION IN FY 2016 - SEC FILING Source text: (bit.ly/2pnsfwc) Further company coverage:
CNBC's Sue Herera reports on the collapsed bridge that killed several pedestrians at Florida International University.
Due to limited salary cap space, the Pittsburgh Steelers have been as quiet as any team on the free agent market. However, despite that notion, many fans of the Steel Curtain have been clamoring for Pittsburgh to spend what little money they have on a player to fill the team’s void at inside linebacker or safety.
While many of the top ILB’s on the market have already signed for overpriced deals, there are still plenty of quality safeties available for Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert to snatch up, including Morgan Burnett, Tre Boston, and Kenny Vaccaro.
Tim Benz believes while although the signing of LB Jon Bostic remains underwhelming now, the Steelers may be able to make a splash in their secondary with what could be a shrinking price on the top available safeties.
Tony Fiore, a Monmouth GOP Vice Chairman and a Middletown Township Committeeman announced his endorsement of Assemblyman Declan O'Scanlon to replace Senator Joe Kyrillos in the State Senate next year. "As a Republican elected official in the largest municipality in the 13th legislative district, the upcoming retirement of Middletown's Senator Joe Kyrillos is vitally important to us," Fiore said.
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Union supporters hold up signs near the Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga, Tenn., on Friday, Dec. 4, 2015. Skilled-trades workers at the plant were voting on whether to be represented by the United Auto Workers for collective bargaining purposes.
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RALEIGH, N.C. — Authorities in North Carolina have accused a woman of filing nearly 300 insurance claims for cancer even though she didn't have the disease.
The North Carolina Department of Insurance said in a statement Tuesday that 60-year-old Susan Leigh Huebotter is charged with insurance fraud and obtaining property by false pretenses over $100,000.
The statement says Huebotter presented 287 cancer and hospitalization policy claims that were fraudulent. According to the arrest warrants, Huebotter made the claims between 2009 and 2017 without being diagnosed, treated or undergoing surgery for cancer.
Warrants say the false claims totaled $231,306.
Huebotter was arrested March 22 in North Carolina's Lenoir County and jailed on a $250,000 secured bond.
Online records didn't indicate whether she has an attorney.
The Senator representing Kaduna Central constituency at the National Assembly, Shehu Sani has thrown his weight behind the commencement of the indefinite nationwide industrial action by members of Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU.
Shehu, who took to his Facebook page, on Monday urged the executive to meet up with the demands of the body.
He wrote: “First, I wholeheartedly support ASUU strike. Secondly, I call on the executive to dialogue and meet up the demands of the Union.
“Thirdly, the need to declare emergency on the state of public universities, polytechnic and colleges of education is now.”
DAILY POST had earlier reported that ASUU’s national President, Dr. Biodun Ogunyemi, had during a meeting of the National Executive Council of ASUU in Abuja announced the commencement of a nationwide industrial action.
Ogunyemi said that during the strike, there shall be no teaching, no examination and no attendance of statutory meetings of any kind in any of the union branches across the country.
Police are investigating a shooting that happened on Monday (WFSB)
Hartford police are investigating after a man was shot and killed on Monday afternoon.
The shooting happened around 12:30 p.m. in the area of Westland Street.
Police said the 20-year-old man was found inside a car suffering from several gunshot wounds.
He was taken to St. Francis Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
His identification has not yet been released and there is no word on a suspect at this time.
Stay updated with Eyewitness News as more information becomes available.
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GARFIELD HEIGHTS, Ohio -- Officials have identified a 22-year-old man who was shot dead at a Garfield Heights bar Saturday morning.
Michael Jones Jr. was shot shortly after 1 a.m. at Topicz Sports Lounge near Garfield Parkway, according to police and the Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner's office.
Five others were injured in the shooting. Their current conditions were not immediately available.
Officers responded to the bar on a report of a shooting.
Investigators found a Jones lying on the sidewalk outside of the bar unresponsive, police said.
He was taken to Marymount Hospital where he was pronounced dead, police said.
Agents with the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation responded to the scene to gather evidence and process the scene.
Police have not said if anyone has been arrested in connection to the shooting and no other information has been released.
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BROOKFIELD, Ohio (WKBN) – Brookfield police are investigating an armed robbery that happened in the township on Wednesday night.
At 11:19 p.m., officers were sent to the 8000 block of Addison Road for a reported armed robbery of an occupied home.
Police do not believe it was a random act. They’re currently investigating the incident.
Those with information on the robbery are asked to call the police department at (330) 448-6960 or the crime tipline at (330) 969-1110.
YEREVAN, APRIL 17, ARMENPRESS. As of 10:00, all highways and roads in Armenia are passable, the ministry of emergency situations reported.
According to Georgian authorities the Stepantsminda-Lars highway is open for all types of vehicles.
If Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross’s goal when he flies into Beijing Saturday is merely to pressure the Chinese to buy more American goods, the Trump administration is wasting an opportunity.
A pledge by China to reduce its trade surplus with the U.S. is difficult to enforce and easily discarded. It distracts from the underlying problems in the U.S. trading relationship with China while giving the Chinese more time to dominate the technologies of the future.
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CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn — Police are searching for the man involved in a gunpoint robbery in Brooklyn last Sunday.
The incident occurred at 10:08 a.m. along Nostrand Avenue and St. Johns Place when an unidentified man approached two 23-year-old women, pulled out a handgun, and demanded their property, police said.
The victims complied and the man fled, getting away with two purses, an iPhone, and a total of $350 in cash.
The man is described as 5 feet 7 inches, 150 pounds, and was last seen wearing a red coat, a black-hooded sweatshirt and blue jeans.
Submit tips to police by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), visiting www.nypdcrimestoppers.com, or texting 274637 (CRIMES) then entering TIP577. Spanish-speaking callers are asked to dial 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).
The release of the various videos of the shooting in North Carolina have been conflicting and have not resolved a great deal. There needs to be a full accounting. It needs to start with what started the incident and the how and why that it got out of control so quickly.
Happ homered in his only at-bat off the bench during Sunday's win over the Diamondbacks.
Happ connected off Arizona reliever Jake Barrett in the eighth inning for his 15th home run of the year, which came right after a three-run bomb from teammate Javier Baez. Happ has been getting most of his playing time at second base lately, but he's also proven capable in the outfield. His versatility and strong production have gotten him in the starting lineup most days. Expect to see him back in there Monday against the Reds.
ATLANTA, Ga.-- An Atlanta rapper is showing his appreciation for a man he says helped save his life with a very generous gesture.
Migos member Offset, real name Kiari Kendrell Cephus, was injured in a single car-wreck earlier this month when his Green Dodge Challenger collided with a tree. Cephus says he swerved to avoid hitting a person walking in the street.
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That's when Offset says the Good Samaritan, called Jamar in his Instagram video, ran in to assist the rapper as he crawled out from the damaged vehicle.
Offset says Jamar was walking to work at the time, so to express his gratitude he purchased a Nissan Altima for him.
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Baker Hornets defeated the Harrison Central Red Rebelettes 6-3 at the Harrison Central-West Harrison Softball Invitational on Thursday. Plus, highlights from the West Harrison Track & Field Invitational.
Amid tears and cheers, a small group of Georgetown business and civic leaders gathered at the Coffee Break CafA© on Front Street found out at 7 a.m. Thursday that their community was one of the five finalists for $500,000 in goods and services to revitalize Front Street and the town's central business district. Also on the list are Bristol Borough, Pa.; Kingsburg, Calif.; North Adams, Mass.; and Red Wing Minn.
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Bitcoin Appreciates By 4.4% To USD 6,613 On Tuesday
In the last 24 hours, Bitcoin has appreciated by 4.4% to USD 6,613.
Ukrainian News Agency learnt this from the CoinMarketCap data.
At that the capitalization of Bitcoin, which is leading in terms of this indicator, was USD 113.7 billion as at Tuesday.
The volume of transactions over the last 24 hours has made USD 4.6 billion.
In terms of capitalization, the second currency is still Ethereum (USD 47.9 billion).
According to the report, a total of 17.128 million Bitcoin coins have already been received.
As Ukrainian News Agency earlier reported, the National Bank of Ukraine, National Commission for Securities and the National Commission for Regulation of Financial Services Markets have refused to recognize cryptocurrencies as a payment instrument, cash equivalent or currencies of any value.
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas-based operator of addiction treatment centers will pay $25,000 to settle a complaint that it treated its clients with HIV or AIDs differently than other patients.
U.S. Attorney Tom Beall announced Friday the policies of Valley Hope Association in Norton violated the Americans with Disabilities Act.
The company was accused of requiring people with HIV or AIDS to stay in separate rooms during residential treatment unless they revealed their status to potential roommates. The clients also were not allowed to participate in some work activities.
Valley Hope Association operates 16 addiction treatment centers in seven states.
The company will be required to adopt a non-discrimination policy and to provide mandatory annual training to its employees and contractors.
Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez was satisfied with where his team sat in World Cup qualifying despite a dull 0-0 draw against Venezuela.
Tabarez's side struggled to create chances and eventually had to settle for a point in San Cristobal on Thursday.
But the 70-year-old, whose team occupy second in the CONMEBOL standings, said he was happy with where Uruguay were placed ahead of hosting Bolivia on the final matchday on Tuesday.
"We are in a home game to get what we want, which is to go to Russia," Tabarez said.
Uruguay rarely threatened against Venezuela, who will finish bottom of the standings.
But Tabarez insisted his team wanted more than just a draw out of the clash.
"We came here to try to win," he said. "I've had four campaigns already, I never went to draw a match.
"A 0-0 leaves us with possibilities and that is important.
"Without playing well according to the potential we have, in the end we generated chances. We improved in midfield."
UPDATE: The Nevada Highway Patrol said that all roads to Mt. Charleston are back open as of 4:45 p.m.
Tomorrow is expected to be another heavy traffic day on the mountain, but with more locals going than tourists. Troopers advise that travelers dial 511 for road conditions before heading up the mountain.
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LAS VEGAS (KTNV) -- The Nevada Department of Transportation says that Lee Canyon and Kyle Canyon Roads are closed due to extremely heavy traffic.
Closures started around 2:30 p.m. Drivers are advised to avoid the area.
Earlier today travel to Mount Charleston was limited to residents and Lee Canyon ticket holders, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol.
International Star Eugenio Derbez talked about his prolific career, which began at age 12, and his upcoming film, "How to be a Latin lover."For more on Derbez, visit: eugenioderbez.tv/
Date Filed Monday, October 2, 2017 Case Number 2017EST229052 Date Died June 9, 2017 Filing Code AD2
Text 2017 EST 229052—Estate of Patrick W. Earle. Will probated. Application to administer estate filed. A. Sirvaitis, atty.
1:18 Fireworks on last night of Botanica's Illuminations 2016 Pause
2:39 Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback talks about his work with lawmakers
0:22 Tammy Reid, Eric Stonestreet and the Chiefs celebrate the AFC West championship
1:49 Chiefs on-field celebration of AFC West title
2:45 Lutz and Suellentrop dissect Shockers' win over Bradley
1:16 Tour the Home On The Range cabin
10:34 Shockers dismantle Bradley in 100-66 blowout
1:26 Getting to know Shocker freshman Austin Reaves
3:50 Andy Reid, Alex Smith on Chiefs' AFC West title, playoff bye
× Crews battle fire at New Haven home
NEW HAVEN — Twelve people managed to escape a fire Wednesday morning at 20 Arthur Street in New Haven.
In total, there were seven adults, and five children who were in the residence. A firefighter was taken to the hospital, and four were treated at the scene for most likely heat exhaustion.
There was heavy damage done to the home from the fire, and officials are investigating the cause.
The Red Cross has been notified to help the displaced family.
Joplin's Ozark Christian College today celebrated an expansion. 10 months of hard work culminated in a ribbon-cutting, marking the opening of the school's larger chapel. The $1.6 million project added some bathrooms and increased the size of the sanctuary by 200 seats. Officials tells us enrollment hasn't increased, but the number of people coming to campus for events has.
The president of Ozark Christian College, Matt Proctor says. "This expansion to our college chapel is certainly a great encouragement to our college family. It is always great to see progress being made facilities been upgraded. And for our larger Ozark family we have thousands of Alumni that love to come back to our campus every year for various events."
The expansion was paid for through fundraising.
Kerry farmer, Dermot Donovan, is delighted with himself after 24 missing sheep returned home over the the weekend.
30 sheep disappeared from Mangerton mountain on 12 April, with tracks indicating that they had been led away from Dermot's land by a single person with a dog.
Dermot and his family searched high and low for the missing sheep and managed to locate four hoggets that day, but 26 others remained on the missing list.
A Kerry farmer had 24 hoggets missing for more than four days, he believes they were stolen and moved on foot https://t.co/NCfOWu1iEQ — Farmers Journal (@farmersjournal) April 17, 2017
Eventually 24 of the 26 missing sheep managed to make their own way home on Saturday.
According to Dermot a sheep will always return to the area of a mountain where they were born.
Two hoggets are still missing but Dermot is hopeful they too will make their way home safely.
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – The Indianapolis Colts announced Monday they have signed free agent tight end Eric Ebron.
Ebron appeared in all 16 games (nine starts) for the first time in his career and caught 53 passes for 574 yards and four touchdowns last season with Detroit.
The Lions on the first day of free agency released Ebron. He was Detroit’s 2014 first-round draft pick.
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Michigan's Charles Matthews is removing his name from consideration for the NBA draft.
Matthews announced his decision Wednesday, saying he's learned a lot through this process. He says he'll now focus on finishing his education at Michigan and leading his teammates to more success next season. The Wolverines made it to the NCAA title game this year before losing to Villanova .
Michigan already lost big man Moe Wagner, who left early for the draft. Matthews declared for the draft without hiring an agent, but he's now withdrawing.
The 6-foot-6 Matthews averaged 13 points a game this past season, his first with the Wolverines after transferring from Kentucky and sitting out a season. He has two seasons of college eligibility remaining.
Gurira shared memorable fan run-ins and discussed her process for getting into character at the 'Avengers: Infinity War' premiere.
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A Champaign woman who a prosecutor said allowed her girlfriend to batter her child with a belt has been sentenced to 18 months of probation. Tesia Jones, 28, of the 1400 block of West Bradley Avenue was also ordered to engage in anger-management counseling, perform 50 hours of public service and serve 13 days in the county jail with credit for time already served.
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CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) - Another federal prison inmate serving a sentence for trafficking in child pornography has admitted possessing child sex abuse images and videos inside the prison.
Federal prosecutors in New Jersey say Brian McKay pleaded guilty Tuesday. The 47-year-old Brookhaven, Pa. man faces at least 10 years in prison when he's sentenced Aug. 6.
Prosecutors say McKay was among several Fort Dix inmates who used contraband cellphones and removable storage cards to share child porn. Three other inmates have pleaded guilty to possessing child porn and are awaiting sentencing, while charges are pending against four others.
McKay admitted having memory card that contained about 593 images and 645 videos of children being sexually abused, including sadistic and masochistic sexual conduct involving infants and toddlers.
Trumps welcome France's Macrons to state dinner
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump has welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron to the administration's first state dinner.
Macron and his wife, Brigitte, arrived at the White House as a light rain fell Tuesday evening.
Trump and his wife, Melania, exchanged hugs and air kisses with the Macrons before going inside the White House for the festivities. About 130 guests have been invited.
Macron opened a three-day state visit to the U.S. on Monday.
The French leader is scheduled to deliver an address to a joint session of Congress on Wednesday.
There should be Classic clues aplenty at Newmarket Racecourse’s Craven Meeting this week.
We’re on the live blog to keep you up to speed with all the news, tips, results and reaction to the big races over three days on the Rowley Mile.
The Craven is the first significant meeting of the Flat season and today’s big race is the Feilden Stakes, which gets under way at 4.05pm.
The race, which is run over a mile and a furlong, should give pointers towards the Derby.
The Feilden Stakes was won by Ventura Storm in 2016, and Salouen, ridden by Ryan Moore, is tipped to go well this time around.
The Ed Dunlop-trained Apex King, who is ridden by Andrea Atzeni and won two races as a two-year-old, could also have an outside chance.
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Competitors got one final practice round in at Erin Hills Golf Course. Now, it's time for the real deal. The U.S. Open begins early Thursday morning.
Among those drawing the biggest crowds for the practice sessions was Steve Stricker. The Edgerton native is slated to tee off of the No. 1 tee at 2:20 p.m. in the opening round. He's scheduled to play with Stewart Cink and Phil Mickelson. However, Mickelson will likely miss the tournament to attend his daughter's high school graduation.
Dream Theater keyboardist Jordan Rudess has posted the following update:
"Here is a taste of a video I posted to my Artistco site. To view this entire video, gain access to exclusive content and hear the largest collection of Jordan Rudess music anywhere, join me as a FAN or VIP subscriber at Artistco.com."
Jimmy Kay from Canada's The Metal Voice recently spoke to Rudess. He discussed his classical training as a child, his induction into the Hall Of Heavy Metal History, how he joined Dream Theater, their latest album The Astonishing, the departure of Mike Portnoy and the bands future plans.
When asked about the future plans for Dream Theater, and a possible new album, Rudess reveals: "We have been on the road for almost two years and now we are going to take a break and go to the studio and make a new album around May and see what happens."
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Arlington Heights Library to host World Cup viewings
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The Arlington Heights Memorial Library is catching World Cup fever, hosting live screenings of matches starting Friday, along with programs and recommended book lists.
The library's Hendrickson Room will hold viewing parties of Brazil vs. Belgium at 1 p.m. Friday and Croatia vs. Russia at 1 p.m. Saturday, complete with snacks from competing countries. Additional viewing sessions, with teams still to be determined, are scheduled for 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 10 and Wednesday, July 11.
The library and park district are also hosting a free drop-in soccer clinic for kids of all ages from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday, July 12, at Patriot Park, 700 N. Schoenbeck Road.
For more details and curated book lists that match countries playing in the World Cup, visit ahml.info/node/380660.
After a series of paranormal deaths occur at a Mexican migrant camp, Mulder and Scully go on the trail of a mythical creature known as “El Chupacabra.”
Stocks paused Thursday, having recovered some of the ground lost amid the political upheaval in Europe early this week.
The Stoxx Europe 600 index was flat as markets opened in the region, with Italy’s FTSE MIB down by 0.3%.
S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average futures edged down by 0.1% Thursday after a rally in U.S. equities Wednesday.
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Gas prices up 65 cents higher than a year ago
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The price of gasoline in Rhode Island is up another four cents per gallon.
AAA Northeast says Tuesday its weekly survey found self-serve regular selling for an average of $2.99 per gallon.
That's three cents above the national average of $2.96. The average price of gasoline in Rhode Island is 65 cents higher than it was a year ago.
AAA found gas in the state selling for as low as $2.78 per gallon to as high as $3.19.
AAA Northeast Senior Vice President Lloyd Albert says there is hope for lower prices because reports indicate that OPEC may raise production levels to help ease global supply concerns.
Motorists are paying the highest prices to fill up since 2014.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Tennessee Highway Patrol is exploring the idea of equipping its troopers with body cameras.
The Tennessean reports (http://tnne.ws/2kEaTr5 ) that the idea is included in a request for information about the possible purchase. The request also seeks out new cameras in police cars that record incidents on the road.
It says body cameras are necessary for trooper protection and accurate, complete documentation.
Highway Patrol spokesman Lt. Bill Miller says the move doesn't indicate a policy shift, but a search for more cost-effective in-vehicle equipment.
The request says the Highway Patrol will test out some equipment in April. The agency would still need to solicit bids for a body cameras contract.
Information from: The Tennessean, http://www.tennessean.com
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German savings banks to roll out mobile payment service
Germany's savings banks are planning a mass-market roll out of contactless mobile payments technology in 2018.
Using technology developed by S-Payment, a subsidiary of the Deutscher Sparkassen Verlag (DSV) group, the product is currently undergoing pilot trials with ten Mastercard issuing savings banks.
In the nation-wide commercial phase, girocard mobile, Germany's most-used payment card and other schemes will be supported.
The banks are working with G+D Mobile Security to provide on-air provisioning and connections to the Mastercard tokenisation services MDES (Mastercard Digital Enablement Service) for securing transactions.
The El Dorado County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution to accept a $57 million loan for construction of a new public safety facility during a special meeting Dec. 28. Offered through a program of the United States Department of Agriculture, the vote allowed the county to take advantage of a lower interest rate that was set to rise by one percentage point Jan. 1. Thus the Dec. 28 vote gave county officials the time to sign off on a volume of loan-related documents before the deadline.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — The powerful Hollywood talent agency CAA is canceling its annual Golden Globe Awards party and planning to form a legal defense fund to assist workplace harassment victims across all industries.
A person with knowledge of the plans who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly said Monday that the funds normally used for the Globes party, which would celebrate nominated clients like Meryl Streep, Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman and Tom Hanks, will be instead be redirected to establish the fund.
The agency has also committed itself to establishing gender parity in its leadership by the year 2020, following the lead of ICM Partners.
The Hollywood Reporter first reported the news.
The Golden Globes will be handed out Jan. 7 and will be followed by several after-parties.
COLUMBIA, SC (TheBigSpur.com) -- Former South Carolina Gamecocks ace Jordan Montgomery will make his Major League debut on Wednesday afternoon.
A New York Yankees farmhand, Montgomery has won the No. 5 spot in the rotation, something the team was undecided on entering the year given multiple off days in the first week of the season.
Wow what a day — Jordan Montgomery (@Gumbynation34) April 10, 2017
The young left-hander will take the mound at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday at 1:05 p.m. against the Tampa Bay Rays.
The Sumter native was drafted in the fourth round of the 2014 MLB Draft by the Yankees. Over the last three years, Montgomery has amassed a 2.57 earned run average with 294 strikeouts while holding opposing batters to a .232 batting average.
Montgomery had a combined 14-5 record for two Yankee minor league teams in 2016. He pitched 139.1 innings with a 2.13 ERA and had 134 strikeouts and 45 walks.
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Cardiff transfer news: Neil Warnock is keen to sign Craig Bryson on a permanent deal
The Premiership new boys have agreed a fee with Derby County for the transfer.
Express Sport understands the Premier League new boys have still to be given permission to open talks with the Scotland international over personal terms.
The 31-year-old spent the second half of last season on loan with the Bluebirds, helping them to automatic promotion.
Cardiff boss Neil Warnock was keen on a quick fire deal but a fee has now been thrashed out and is hopeful terms can be quickly thrashed out.
Alrosa has agreed to work more closely with Dubai to expand the Russian miner's business in the emirate's trading center. Recently appointed Alrosa president Sergey Ivanov and Ahmed Bin Sulayem, executive chairman of the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre , discussed options for increasing the rough producer's trading activities at the Dubai Diamond Exchange, a platform within the DMCC.
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Qi (calf) is considered doubtful for Monday's game against the Pelicans, Mark Berman of Fox 26 Houston reports.
Qi has been dealing with a sore left calf since the end of November and is set to miss yet another game while going through the recovery process. That said, even when healthy, Qi has been outside the regular rotation and is not someone to consider for fantasy purposes.
Dom: Kudos to her for giving it a try; and kudos to the SEALS for not lowering the bar simply to allow her to make it.
Eating out and finding something on a menu that doesn’t contain animal products can sometimes be challenging. However, if you know where to look, there are seven places near Chapman that are vegan friendly. Whether you are looking for breakfast, lunch, dinner or dessert, Growl Juice Pub, Mead’s Green Door, Green Tomato Grill, Jamba Juice, A la Minute, Rutabegorz and Loving Hut have a variety of vegan foods at low prices.
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"Breaking Bad" (Season 5). AMC The most critically acclaimed TV shows in history have earned their praise by repeatedly producing innovative and memorable seasons.
Shows like "The Wire," "Breaking Bad," and "The Larry Sanders Show" consistently won over critics, and their best seasons have set a standard for what great television should look like.
To find out which series have been the most influential, we turned to the review aggregator Metacritic for its list of the all-time best TV seasons, which ranks shows by their composite critical reception. We used audience scores to break any ties.
Check out the 50 best TV-show seasons of all time, according to critics:
This week on Josh Gates’ Destination Truth, the team search for the legendary Irish Banshee.
The banshee or fairy woman is a spirit that often acts as a herald of a death in Irish mythology. This typically takes the form of the banshee wailing or crying.
The banshee herself can take many forms and although often portrayed as an old woman, she can also appear as a beautiful young woman if desired. Her clothing is typically red or green and her long hair can be red or even appear to be on fire.
The wailing or keening actually has some grounding in reality as in parts of Ireland and Scotland it was common for women to lament, wail or keen when someone died. Some were even hired for their wailing skills!
Can Josh and the team get to the bottom of this legend? Let’s hope they don’t hear the banshee cry themselves!
Josh Gates’ Destination Truth airs Fridays at 9 P.M. on Travel Channel.
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iranian state TV says police have arrested a man who was hoarding two tons of gold coins in order to manipulate the market.
The Wednesday report quotes Tehran police chief Gen. Hossein Rahimi as saying the 58-year-old suspect had accomplices who helped him collect the coins over the past 10 months. He did not identify the suspect, who state media referred to as the “Sultan of Coins.”
Two tons would be the equivalent of around 250,000 coins.
Iranians have stocked up on gold coins and other safe haven investments as the local currency has plummeted in recent months. The Iranian rial has plunged to 90,000 to the dollar — double the government rate of 42,000.
The Grapevine illustrators are working hard at the coalface of amusing art, as always. Here are their latest creations.
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‘The Fencer’
Halifax Film Society
The Finland/Estonia/Germany co-production ‘The Fencer’ (PG) will be shown by Halifax Film Society at Square Chapel arts centre, Halifax, on Sunday, February 4 at 7.15pm. The film tells the story of a young Estonian fencer who is forced to return to his homeland while on the run from the Russian secret police. He becomes a teacher - but his past catches up with him and gives him a difficult dilemma.
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If you’re on the hunt for a new coffee table, skim through this Simpli Home sale on Amazon. They have some rustic solid wood tables, some more industrial, and this cool mango wood table that includes nesting end tables, so you can slide them out when you need them. Everything is at its all-time low price and they all ship for free. So what are you waiting for?
DEL VALLE, Texas (KXAN) – A vehicle struck and injured an officer who was working the scene of a crash Saturday night in Del Valle, said the Austin Police Department.
It happened on Farm to Market 973 just south of State Highway 71 near the Travis County Jail, police said.
That driver fled the scene, and police said they are actively looking for that vehicle. They did not have a description of it.
The officer was not seriously injured, police said, but he was transported to St. David’s South Austin Medical Center for evaluation.
Police said that the crash the officer was investigating had happened about 8:53 p.m. The officer was hit about an hour later, they said. He was awake and talking after being struck, police said.
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Leighton Meester kicked off the new year by facing one of her biggest fears – popping a bottle of champagne!
The 30-year-old former Gossip Girl actress took to her Instagram account to share a video of herself popping a bottle to celebrate New Year’s Eve 2017.
“Facing my fears for the new year,” she captioned the video. Leighton looks so proud of herself when the bottle is popped!
Leighton has kept a low-profile over the past couple years. She tied the knot with Adam Brody back in 2014 and they welcomed son Arlo in 2015.
GRAND RAPID, Mich. — Turner Elson scored a goal and set up three more to lift the Grand Rapids Griffins to a 5-2 win over the Manitoba Moose on Friday in the American Hockey League opener for both teams.
Colin Campbell had a goal and two assists for the Griffins (1-0-0) and Ryan Sproul, Dylan McIlrath and Dominic Turgeon also scored.
Cam Maclise, while shorthanded, and Peter Stoykewych supplied the offence for Manitoba (0-1-0).
Jared Coreau made 27 saves in the win. Eric Comrie turned aside 17 shots in defeat.
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SPOKANE, Wash. — Higher rents are becoming an issue in Spokane County, where a new report says half of renters are spending over 30 percent of their income on rent.
Rents in the Spokane market have increased notably over the past year and a half. That’s according to Terri Anderson, co-director of the Spokane Tenants Union.
The Spokesman-Review reports that rents in Spokane are rising while wages remain stagnant.
Besides stagnant incomes, Spokane is facing another factor that’s driving up rent: low apartment vacancy and high demand.
Spokane has a 2.9 percent apartment vacancy rate with an average rental rate of $886, according to a September 2017 report by the University of Washington’s Runstad Center for Real Estate Studies.
Inter can snatch Szczesny from Juve
By Football Italia staff
Inter are trying to intercept the Juventus deal for Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny, claim Sportitalia, after his loan at Roma.
It has been all but confirmed that the Bianconeri have chosen Szczesny as the heir to Gianluigi Buffon when he retires next year.
However, the transfer isn’t sealed yet and Sportitalia maintain Inter are now attempting to dive in with their own proposal for the Poland international.
Szczesny would effectively be on the bench until 2018-19, as Buffon is still at the height of his powers, even though he turns 40 in January.
It’s reported that Juventus only offered around half of Arsenal’s €15m asking price.
He spent the last two seasons on loan at Roma and is therefore familiar with Serie A and particularly with former Giallorossi director Walter Sabatini, who is now at Inter.
A week after warning rugby risked turning into a "nanny state" if Israel Folau was suspended for his role in an aerial challenge with Ireland's Peter O'Mahony, Waratahs assistant coach Simon Cron has promised the high-flying NSW fullback will continue to do what he does best against the Sunwolves on Saturday.
After losing an appeal last Thursday, Folau served a one-match suspension, missing the Waratahs' match against the Rebels on Friday.
Star: Israel Folau in action for the Waratahs earlier this year. Photo: Ross Setford
There has been no shortage of debate around whether World Rugby’s decision was the right one after Folau was cited for a mid-air collision with Ireland's captain in the third Test.
Early last week Cron said he would have been “stunned” if Folau was suspended and that is exactly what transpired.
The Waratahs have put the Folau issue to bed for now and are adamant he won’t be perturbed by his time out of the game.
iStock/Thinkstock(Clarksville, Ind.)– A wild goose chase in Indiana involving law enforcement involved an actual goose.
Video released by the police department in Clarksville, Indiana, shows a detective strolling back to his office on Thursday when his feathers were ruffled by a Canada Goose.
The vigilant goose can be seen flapping its wings while in flight, directing its aim at the head of the detective.
Speaking to ABC affiliate WHAS in Louisville, Kentucky, lead birdkeeper at the Louisville Zoo, Craik Mikel, said the large waterfowl was protecting its nest when the detective made his approach.
Mikel described the technique captured on video as “wing slapping.”
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Residents of several northern Utah cities and towns faced a second day of limited water use after flooding as rain and melting snow overwhelmed sewer systems. Officials from multiple cities - including Logan in Cache County, Plain City in Weber County, and Bear River City in Box Elder County - asked residents to be conservative in the amount of water they send down drains.
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MILWAUKEE (AP) - Relatives of a black man shot by Milwaukee police officer walked out of a courtroom crying after seeing video from another officer's body camera showing a foot chase that quickly turned fatal.
The video shown Wednesday during the trial of former officer Dominique Heaggan-Brown was the first time the public saw how a shooting that sparked riots last year unfolded. Heaggan-Brown is charged with first-degree reckless homicide for the death of 23-year-old Sylville Smith.
The video shows Smith fleeing from a traffic stop holding a gun before being shot seconds later as he approached a chain link fence.
Prosecutors say Smith had thrown his gun over the fence and was no longer armed when Heaggan-Brown shot him in the chest. But Heaggan-Brown's defense attorneys say he feared for his life.
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ATHENS Greece said on Tuesday it wants to tap bond markets soon after reaching a comprehensive deal with its international lenders, including debt relief.
Greece expects to conclude talks on fiscal issues and reforms by May 22 to conclude a crucial bailout review which will pave the way for the disbursement of vital loans.
"The Greek government is aiming at tapping the markets as soon as possible after wrapping up the second (bailout) review and a comprehensive deal on the medium-term (measures) for the debt," government spokesman Dimitris Tzanakopoulos told a news conference.
(Reporting Renee Maltezou, Writing by Lefteris Papadimas)
New York City bartender Austin Rogers has made an impressive run on "Jeopardy," winning eight straight games and more than $300,000.
He has the chance to extend his streak on Friday night.
The 38-year-old, whose quirky personality and risky bets have made him a fan favorite, doesn't even own a TV.
So what's his secret? Watching a ton of "Jeopardy" episodes. "If you watch enough, you'll start seeing things repeat," he tells Good Morning America. For example, "if it ever says Romanian poet, it'll be Eminescu. I have no idea who Eminescu is, but I've seen that come up three times in episodes across the decades."
Tricia Fipps, 31, disappeared in November of 2002. Now her boyfriend has been arrested in her death.
A Malaysian fighter jet has gone missing and lost radar contact triggering emergency measures. The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) said search and rescue operations are underway.
According to a brief statement released by the air force, the Hawk 108 lost contact with the ground at about 11.30am (local time) on Thursday, 15 June. The aircraft took off from Malaysia's foremost Kuantan air force base – located close to the South China Sea – just half an hour before it disappeared.
The two-seater plane, a modified version of Hawk 10, is fitted with a BAE Sky Guardian Radar warning receiver and wingtip air-to-air missile rails. Defence Minister Hishammuddin Hussein wrote on Twitter that he is aware of the "troubling news" and hoped all on board were safe.
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The supermodel turned heads as she walked the red carpet in an eye-popping ensemble ahead of the star-studded Intimissimi On Ice event.
Wearing her brunette tresses tied up, the 31-year-old let her incredible dress do all the talking before suffering an epic wardrobe malfunction.
Irina accidentally flashed what appeared to be her knickers as she strode into the bash in her risqué, emerald look.
The girlfriend of Bradley Cooper ran into problems thanks to the thigh-high split at the front of her gown.
Celeb couples were spotted packing on the PDA at Coachella 2017!
The first weekend of the music festival just came to an end, and we have all the details on Hollywood's hottest duos heating up the desert.
Selena Gomez and The Weeknd were photographed hanging out at the festival together on Friday while attending Travis Scott's performance. Then on Saturday, Selena took to Instagram to share a photo of herself and The Weeknd at the festival.
And it seems like her followers approve, because the photo already has 6.5 million likes!
So who else was heating up this past weekend?
The first one deserved a sequel, which Cleveland won in the biggest comeback in NBA Finals history to even things up with Golden State.
Then with Kevin Durant joining Stephen Curry on one side and LeBron James leading the other, the Warriors and Cavaliers sent interest soaring as they rampaged toward the tiebreaker last season.
But the rubber match was a mismatch, and the Warriors are expected to win just as easily this time.
So as Round 4 of the record-setting rivalry begins Thursday night, has Warriors-Cavaliers become too much of a good thing?
Environment Canada has issued a snowfall alert for Midland, Coldwater, Orr Lake, Orillia, Lagoon City and Washago.
Widespread snowfall is likely tonight.
A low-pressure area will sail across Southern Ontario tonight into Tuesday. This weather disturbance will bring a general snowfall of five to 10 centimetres with it by Tuesday morning.
The snow is expected to begin late this afternoon and taper off Tuesday morning. Although localized amounts of 10-15 centimetres are possible, the snowfall warning criterion of 15 centimetres of snow in 12 hours is not expected to be reached.
Poor winter driving conditions are likely. Untreated roads may become snow covered and slippery.
Environment Canada will continue to monitor this situation and update statements accordingly.
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Hospital employees train during a mock disaster at St. Luke’s Health Education Center in 2008. Washington is well-equipped to detect emerging diseases, deliver medical supplies and coordinate a health response to an emergency, according to a federal index of state emergency preparedness released last week. Staff The Bellingham Herald file
Medics carry a wounded person at the scene after an attack at a popular nightclub in Istanbul. (Photo: AP)
Istanbul: 39 people were shot dead at a posh Istanbul nightclub on New Year's Day by a lone gunman who has been described as 'smiling'.
The partial video of the attack has surfaced on social media. It is a CCTV footage from moments before the attacker stormed the nightclub.
The clip, released by the Turkish police, was from the camera right outside the nightclub, and it recorded the man shooting indiscriminately at people standing at the entrance.
The attacker stepped out of a taxi outside the venue and started shooting with an AK-47 which he had brought in a bag, a witness reported.
Besides the 39 killed in the attack, 65 were reported injured.
An estimated 600 people were celebrating inside the club that is also frequented by famous locals, including singers, actors and sports stars.
An Orange County girls basketball record that had stood for 25 years was tied twice in two weeks this season.
On Jan. 18, Beckman senior Katrina Metcalf sank 11 3-point baskets while scoring 41 points in a 64-39 victory over Northwood at Northwood.
The 11 3’s tied the mark set by Brea Olinda’s Nicole Erickson during the 1992-93 season against Savanna. The CIF-SS record book has listed that number as the county record ever since.
On Thursday, Feb. 1, Aliso Niguel senior Suzette Quinlan joined those two record-holders with 11 3-pointers in a 77-37 victory against visiting El Toro. Quinlan’s 33 points in the game also tied a school record.
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MEMPHIS -- Grizzlies Center Marc Gasol, sidelined with a high ankle sprain suffered while playing for Spain's National team in last months Eurobasket, went through a full workout with the Grizz today and hopes to make his preseason debut Monday in Atlanta.
Gasol, though, continues to preach patience with the regular season opener now less than two weeks away.
New Year’s resolutions
As the New Year rolls in, many people are thinking about making a fresh start, in hopes of self-improvement. For more, see the Saturday-Sunday, December 31, 2016 & January 1, 2017 edition.
By John Lee.
Iraq’s Ministry of Oil has announced final oil exports for March of 107,050,000 barrels, giving an average for the month of 3.453 million barrels per day (bpd), a slight increase from the 3.426 bpd exported in February.
The exports were entirely from the southern terminals, through 39 international companies, with no exports registered from Kirkuk via Ceyhan.
Revenues for the month were $6.435 billion at an average price of $60.114 per barrel.
February export figures can be found here.
(Source: Ministry of Oil)
SPARTANBURG, SC (WSPA) – The SFC Charles A Judge, Jr. Memorial Stand Down will be held on Friday April 28.
WHEN: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
WHERE: Piedmont Interstate Fairgrounds in Spartanburg, SC.
The event is for homeless veterans, veterans at risk of homelessness, and any vet in need and their family members.
The event is named for a native of Landrum, SC who was killed in July 2016.
The say Judge was stationed at Fort Jackson in Columbia, SC and was killed defending a woman escaping violence.
For more information, visit their website at http://www.charlesjudgestanddown.com or call toll free 1-844.978.2633.
Southern Momma is a social media start and Friday he's performing in Memphis.
Southern Momma, whose real name is Darren Knight, will perform for a sold out house at Orpheum Theatre.
Knight sold has sold out more than 110 straight comedy shows. That record spans more than a year.
His Southern Momma videos have gotten more than 100 million views on YouTube.
Click here to visit his YouTube channel to watch his Southern Momma videos.
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Netflix, the big video on demand company, committed what amounts to a raid on the content stable of Disney. It has signed a multiyear production contract with Shonda Rhimes —creator of hit TV series such as "Grey’s Anatomy" and "Scandal." With more than 50 original shows under its belt just this year, Netflix is doubling down on the old notion that content is king. However, creating shows costs a lot of money, and with $20 billion in debt already, how many more shows can Netflix bankroll?
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London police have released a suspect description following an early-morning robbery.
According to a media release issued Wednesday morning, a lone male entered a Mac’s Milk convenience store located at 900 Oxford St. E. at around 3 a.m. and demanded cash and merchandise from the cashier.
The suspect was in possession of a weapon, though police did not disclose what type of weapon it was. No one was hurt.
The suspect ran away with an undisclosed amount of money and merchandise.
The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 6’0″, with a medium build, unshaven, between 30 an 35 years of age.
The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to call the London Police Service at (519) 661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Information can also be sent in on-line anonymously to www.londoncrimestoppers.com.
Griefologist and Founder of the Australian institute for Loss and Grief Rosemary Wanganeen, continues to investigate the attitude toward individuals who are grieving . Today she examines the subject of Suppression within an unresolved Loss and Grief perspective.
Russell Westbrook's OKC team look likely to be heading out of the NBA playoffs
That’s the opinion of former NFL star Cris Carter, who slammed Westbrook for his performance against the Utah Jazz last night.
The Oklahoma City Thunder once again endured a horrendous night from the floor, shooting just 19.2 per cent from three with Utah winning 113-96 to take a 3-1 lead in their first-round playoff series.
Westbrook struggled to impose himself on the game and instead got in foul trouble just before halftime.
Only 11 teams in NBA playoff history have overturned a 3-1 deficit, the last being Cleveland back in the 2016 Finals against Golden State.
They still have a chance with two home games if they are able to force a Game 7.
NEW YORK, April 13 The U.S. bond market's gauges on inflation expectations on Thursday clung to their earlier gains even as data on domestic producer prices unexpectedly fell in March.
The 10-year inflation breakeven rate, or the yield difference between 10-year Treasury Inflation Protected Securities and regular 10-year Treasury notes, was last at 1.93 percent, up 1 basis point from Wednesday. It touched 1.89 percent on Wednesday, which was the lowest since Dec. 20, Tradeweb and Reuters data showed. (Reporting by Richard Leong; Editing by Bernadette Baum)
WASHINGTON—The Trump administration and the Chinese government squared off Tuesday at the Supreme Court in a price-fixing case that raised questions about how U.S. judges should consider legal submissions by foreign governments.
The case centers on a lawsuit by vitamin C purchasers, including a Texas animal-feed company and a New Jersey vitamin distributor, that alleged Chinese manufacturers of vitamin C conspired to fix prices and supplies in the U.S.
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The thing to do
says the artist,
is to begin anywhere—
so get going
and make something up.
That’s how it starts.
But there are two keys to ongoingness.
The first key
is withholding judgment
about your beginning,
going and making.
The second key
is moving it forward
by asking “Why not this?”
over and over again.
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Today's stories: Many Airmen have the choice to opt into the new Blended Retirement System, and the 327th Airlift Squadron at Little Rock AFB, Arkansas reached full operational capability for the C-130J.
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Kids are free all October at the San Diego Zoo and Safari Park. And stay out late for Hal-GLO-ween, October 27-29. Visit SanDiego.org for details.
× Garrett’s Blog: Overnight/Morning Rain Chances
The summerlike weather pattern has set up shop for the next week or so with a few rain chances as the result of either a complex of overnight/morning storms or pop-up storms with daytime heating.
A better chance for more widespread rain will arrive on Sunday with a weak cold front pushing into the area.
This image shows an area of rain to our west after midnight, early on Thursday morning. This could continue to move SE with a chance of a shower or thunderstorm for the greater River Valley.
By Thursday morning, yet another complex that started in Missouri could clip NW Arkansas early in the day.
After that, the afternoon is expected to return to mostly sunny skies with high humidity and only the chance for a pop-up storm in the late afternoon.
-Garrett
One person is dead in Saluda County after a fatal car wreck involving a tractor-trailer and a child.
The collision happened just after 8 a.m. Saturday morning on Newberry Highway about 4 miles from Saluda.
Troopers with the South Carolina Highway Patrol say a tractor-trailer that was carrying an empty log trailer was traveling north on Newberry Highway when it struck a car that was attempting to make a left turn onto the highway.
The driver of the tractor-trailer and a 4-year-old passenger were both wearing seatbelts and were not injured in the crash. Troopers say both of them are from Kentucky.
The driver of the car was also wearing a seatbelt, however, they were fatally injured in the wreck. SCHP Troopers say the driver became entrapped in the car and had to be mechanically extracted. The coroner has not yet released their identity.
No charges are being filed in this collision.
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A day after four soldiers - among them an army major - died in Kashmir, Army Chief Bipin Rawat indicted it was time terror was controlled from the grassroot level in Kashmir. The army, he said, was not getting support from the local population despite conducting "people-friendly operations". At a time the terrorists have migrated to villages, "harsher measures" were needed to control the local boys."We request local population... people who have picked up arms, who are local boys, need to either drop weapons or they will be treated as anti-nationals and dealt with accordingly," General Rawat said. "We request the parents of these boys to counsel them... We will have to continue with harsher measures, will target them if need be."General Rawat's warning also comes after Kashmir witnessed five-month-long protests following the death of HIzbul Mujahideen terrorist Burhan Wani.
Some months ago, in a zeal of cooking up a storm in the kitchen, my wife decided to bake some dinner rolls, pictures of which she posted on social media. Hundreds of likes and comments followed about the lucky family, and the talented Mrs Singh glowed in the praise but refused requests for supplying any leftover rolls among her considerable group of friends and followers. For, truth was, either for lack of sufficient yeast and fermentation, or because the proportions were wrong, the bread that looked so good in pictures was unpalatable in real life — even the dog refrained from ...
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Set To Meet Trump
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits Washington, D.C., on Wednesday to meet President Trump, who might be changing U.S. policy on settlements, Jerusalem and Israel's adversary — Iran.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The widow of a Washington state dockworker killed when a mooring line snapped on a cargo ship has filed a $15 million wrongful death lawsuit against the ship’s owner and operators.
Byron Jacobs, of Longview, was killed June 28 while he was attending the vessel at the Port of Longview.
The Oregonian/OregonLive says Megan Jacobs filed a lawsuit on behalf of her husband. The lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court in Portland, Oregon, names SE Harmony Corp., the Taiwan-based vessel owner, and Bright Charter Shipping Ltd., which managed and operated the ship.
The lawsuit alleges they repositioned the ship without checking if the crew was in danger and did not provide safe lines to shift the ship.
The vessel owner and operators couldn’t be immediately reached for comment.
No injuries were reported after the explosion and gas leak. Jonathan Gonzalez reports for Today in LA on Wednesday May 30, 2018. (Published 54 minutes ago)
A major gas leak closed access to two streets in Downtown Riverside Tuesday through Wednesday after a construction crew accidentally ruptured a main.
Construction crews ruptured the main at 11:45 p.m. near Market Street and 10th Street, according to Riverside Fire Department Chief DeLaurie. The gas came in contact with a power line shortly after, which resulted in two minor explosions and power outages.
Riverside Public Utilities is assisting Riverside firefighters and police in barricading the area while Southern California Gas Company works to repair the break. Officials believe the repair may take several hours.
No injuries were reported.
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Ava DuVernay tapped as honoree at American Black Film Festival Honors DuVernay will receive the Industry Visionary Award at the ceremony, which will take place Feb. 25, 2018, at the Beverly Hills Hotel.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A court document says a doctor prescribed oxycodone for Prince under the name of the musician’s friend to protect his privacy.
Prince was 57 when he was found alone and unresponsive in an elevator at his Paisley Park home on April 21.
Autopsy results showed he died from an accidental overdose of fentanyl, a synthetic drug 50 times more powerful than heroin.
According to search warrants unsealed Monday, authorities searched Paisley Park, cellphone records of Prince’s associates, and Prince’s emails to try to determine where he got the fentanyl that killed him.
The documents suggest Prince was struggling with prescription opioid addiction.
One affidavit says Dr. Michael Todd Schulenberg admitted he prescribed oxycodone for Prince in a Prince’s associate’s name “for Prince’s privacy.”
A message left with Schulenberg’s attorney wasn’t immediately returned.
Joey Chestnut Breaks World Record! Eats 74 Wieners!!!
Joey Chestnut Breaks World Record at Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest
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Joey Chestnut is undeniably the GOAT of hot dog eating contests because he just broke his own freakin' world record!!!
Chestnut scored another victory at the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest in Coney Island Wednesday afternoon after shoving 74 wieners down his mouth, a new world record. Chestnut's previous record was 72.
Chestnut recently told us how he prepares for competition and looks like his method paid off because he out did his competition by almost 30 hot dogs. Carmen Cincotti came in second place with 45 dogs.
The win is Chestnut's third straight victory and 11th overall in the last 12 years, but it didn't go without incident. Officials first said he only ate 64 dogs after a plate of 10 dogs hadn't been counted, not that it would've mattered for the win.
Dude is gonna need some antacid.
Kanye West has been quite these past couple months working on new music. In addition, West is consistently trying to do something different to push the limits when it comes to music and fashion.
West recently teamed with Nigo who is known for “creating unique street-wear for BAPE, Billionaire Boys Club and Ice Cream brand”.
Nigo posted a photo alongside Kanye West saying ” Always good to see you Kanye”.
Blue Jays GM Mark Shapiro suggested Monday that Happ's current elbow injury will end with a "positive outcome" and won't cause him to miss significant time, Jamie Campbell of SportsNet reports.
Happ went in for an MRI on Sunday, and while the results haven't been released yet, Shapiro's comments suggest that Happ may have avoided the worst -- which, when the elbow is under discussion, is usually Tommy John surgery. We'll wait for a more detailed report on Happ's situation before speculating further, but it sounds like Happ could be back in the Blue Jays rotation sooner rather than later.
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The speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Justin Okonoboh, has been impeached.
It is not immediately clear what led to the development, but senior state government officials confirmed it to PREMIUM TIMES at noon Monday.
Over the past two months, speculation had flared that Mr. Okonoboh, who assumed office barely a year ago, might be impeached.
Mr. Okonoboh’s predecessor, Victor Edoror, was impeached under similar circumstances in June 2016.
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Built in 1974 by the Marinette Marine Corporation of Marinette, Wisconsin for the United States Navy, this 107 foot long tug was purchased from the Navy in 2002 by McAllister Towing and Transportation of New York, and named Daniel McAllister. In 2015, she was purchased by Great Lakes Towing and renamed Huron. She arrived Duluth to join the Great Lakes Towing Twin Ports fleet on January 2, 2017.
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bowlingboy wrote: Where's frank Whitcombe gone?
Was expecting a prediction for tomorrow.
Possibly one of the new aliases that has popped up in the last couple of days
FREETOWN, Sierra Leone (AP) - A morgue official in Sierra Leone's capital says more than 200 bodies have been brought in following heavy flooding and mudslides.
Sinneh Kamara, a coroner technician at the Connaught Hospital mortuary, told the national broadcaster early Monday that the number of corpses brought in has overwhelmed the facility.
He told the Sierra Leone National Broadcasting Corp. that bodies were on the floor of the morgue. Kamara also called on the health department to deploy more ambulances, saying his mortuary only has four.
Footage on television showed family members digging through mud in a desperate bid to free their loved ones.
Many of the impoverished areas of Sierra Leone's capital are close to sea level and have poor drainage systems, exacerbating flooding during this West African country's rainy season.
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Francis Drouin, MP for Glengarry-Prescott-Russell, said in a statement on Tuesday that the accusation is the result of mistaken identity.
Neymar has been linked with a move to Real Madrid since he joined PSG from Barcelona last summer.
The Paris club paid £200m up front to sign the forward and may already be looking to sell their superstar.
Real on Monday denied a £275m bid for Neymar had been lodged, stating: “Given the information issued by TVE on a supposed offer of Real Madrid to PSG and player Neymar, Real Madrid CF said that this information is outright false. Real Madrid has not made any kind of offer to PSG or the player.
“Real Madrid is surprised that Spanish public television has been able to broadcast absolutely false information without anyone from this medium has contacted any of the parties to contrast the alleged information that could easily have been denied.”
But Spanish newspaper El Confidencial claim that statement is all part of Real’s plot to secure a deal.
Winning numbers drawn in 'SuperCash' game
MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Wisconsin Lottery's "SuperCash" game were:
07-11-22-24-35-39, Doubler: N
(seven, eleven, twenty-two, twenty-four, thirty-five, thirty-nine; Doubler: N)
¶ Maximum prize: $350,000
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Blac Chyna was spotted enjoying a day of pampering with her new boyfriend Mechie in Los Angeles, Cali. on August 12. According to reports, the pair started dating a month ago following her explosive split from baby daddy Rob Kardashian.
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Eddie Rosario hit three home runs and drove in five runs and the Minnesota Twins set a franchise record with 28 hits while batting around in two different innings of a 20-7 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night. Max Kepler and Brian Dozier also went deep, Eduardo Escobar had five hits and two RBIs and Jason Castro had four hits and four RBIs for the Twins, who are in first place in the AL Central despite an AL-worst 13-19 record at Target Field.
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Senate approves new Russia sanctions as punishment for meddling in election
Amendment imposes new sanctions against Moscow and also establishes a process for Congress to review any attempt by Trump to relax or end sanctions
The Senatehas approved new sanctions against Russia, as punishment after it was found to have meddled in the 2016 presidential election. The legislation also restricts the White House from easing sanctions without congressional approval.
Related: 'Nervous' Jeff Sessions' attempt at Trump-like bravado falls flat
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A nine-year-old boy has shot and wounded his 13-year-old sister after an argument over a video game controller, according to authorities in Mississippi.
Monroe County Sheriff Cecil Cantrell said the girl would not give up the video game controller when her brother wanted it on Saturday.
He said the boy shot the girl in the back of the head and that the bullet entered her brain.
The girl was rushed to a children’s hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.
Authorities said they do not yet know how the firearm used in the shooting had been accessed. The sheriff added that the circumstances of the shooting are still being investigated. – (PA)
JERSEY CITY -- A 20-year-old was robbed of his sneakers and cellphone at gunpoint late Tuesday night on Kennedy Boulevard, officials said.
Julian Johnson, 18, Samir Craig, 23, and Cheriff Gordon, 23, were arrested shortly after the 11:30 p.m. robbery, city spokeswoman Kimberly Wallace-Scalcione said.
The suspects approached the victim near Communipaw Avenue and held him at gunpoint until he handed over his iPhone 5, phone charger, and Air Jordan 5 sneakers, officials said.
All three of the suspects are facing robbery, conspiracy, and weapons charges. Authorities say the men had hollow point bullets with them during the robbery.
The victim was not injured during the incident.
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Police: Naked man burglarizes Utah home in attempt to steal clothing
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SALT LAKE CITY — Authorities responded to a call about a naked burglar in Salt Lake City on Monday afternoon.
Around 5 p.m. officers went to a house near 800 West and 200 North in the Rose Park neighborhood. A homeowner had called saying he caught the burglar in the house.
“The guy in the house was naked, he was looking for a change of clothes,” Salt Lake City Police Department Lt. Russ Ammott said. “The homeowner found a man in his home and was holding him at gunpoint waiting for us to arrive.”
As police came to arrest the naked burglar, another man took off running.
“Another guy in the area saw officers coming in and started running because he had multiple warrants,” said Lt. Ammott.
Police were able to track that man down as well. Both were taken to the Salt Lake County jail.
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New Delhi: Stingrays are a part of the shark family, therefore, their behaviour and habits are, quite evidently, similar to them too.
They also like to feed primarily on molluscs, crustaceans, and occasionally on small fish. However, a video posted by a Twitter user from Japan has gone viral, which shows a stingray mercilessly munching on a squid.
The video was shot at a Japanese aquarium and visitors who witnessed the incident were horrified.
The stingray trapped the cephalopod against the glass and started to devour it, after making sure that it couldn't escape.
The video was retweeted over 93,000 times. Check it out below:
Tokens from the ICO will be listed on digital exchanges beyond Macau and can also be cashed out, explains Chakrit Ahmad, CEO of Wi Holding Group.
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MANATEE — A 20 year old Sarasota woman riding a motorcycle was killed in a crash Tuesday night.
The Florida Highway Patrol says, the woman was riding a motorcycle east on State Road 70 near 56th Court East at around 10 p.m.
A 21 year old Bradenton man travelling west bound on 70 made a U-turn, not seeing the motorcyclist the biker struck the rear of the vehicle and died at the scene.
The Florida Highway Patrol says the motorcyclist was speeding the crash is under investigation.
Ed gives Kelly command of a team to find two Union anthropologists who disappeared on a planet similar to the Earth in the 21st century.
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Leo gets Trish to agree to help with the case and take matters into their own hands.
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reposing in The Chapel of Our Lady of Fatima Home, Oakpark, Tralee on Tuesday from 5 to 6.30pm. Requiem mass in St. Brendan’s Church, Ardfert on Wednesday at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in The Abbey New Cemetery, Ardfert.
April 13 Shandong Shanda Wit Science and Technology Co Ltd :
* Sees Q1 FY 2017 net profit to increase by 70 percent to 100 percent, or to be 79.2 million yuan to 93.2 million yuan
* Says Q1 FY 2016 net profit was 46.6 million yuan
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Lebanon finishes 4th at McGavock Invitational
Lebanon finished fourth in the McGavock Invitational last Saturday. Eli Clemons and Evan Clemons each won his individual weight classwhile Jaxon Whittaker finished second and Dejuan Williamson, Dewayne Williamson and Eli Nelms were fourth. The Blue Devils will next wrestle at 5 p.m. today at Hendersonville.
BOSTON—The New England Holocaust Memorial in Boston has been vandalized for the second time this summer.
Police said a 17-year-old Malden, Mass. boy smashed a glass panel on the memorial Monday evening. He was detained by two bystanders until officers arrived on the scene. Police said he will be charged with wilful and malicious destruction of property. The police department’s civil rights unit also is investigating to determine if additional charges are warranted.
It is the second time the memorial has been damaged in the past few months.
In June, police said James Isaac used a rock to shatter a roughly 9-foot-tall (3-meter-tall) glass panel on one of the memorial’s six 54-foot-high (16-meter-high) towers. Isaac has pleaded not guilty to vandalism charges.
The six glass towers are lit internally and etched with millions of numbers that represent tattoos on the arms of many Jews sent to Nazi death camps.
Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport is now open again following Mount Agung’s latest explosive activity, but the volcano rages on in the background.
A total of 690 people were evacuated from the surrounding area, and a 4km exclusion zone is in effect.
The lava streaming from the volcano has started to pose a risk, igniting a forest on the mountain’s slopes as it dribbles down the side.
Authorities have been closely monitoring and upgrading its activity as it progresses, and have assigned it a warning level.
With Premier League spending already passing the £1bn mark, this summer's transfer window is on course to be the biggest yet in outlay.
Nine clubs have broken their transfer records already in the window but this number could increase before the end of transfer deadline day on 31 August.
Keep track of all the Premier League transfers so far with our nifty interactive which will be updated as the window progresses.
Sports writers normally pick the middle of the season to dole out grades for players on the teams we cover, but with the Blackhawks off for five days, this seems like a better time for such a column. Rather than plodding through the entire team, I'll share my thoughts on the squad's seven rookies.
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MOSCOW (Reuters) - Former militants from “bandit units” in Syria are now a real threat after the defeat of Islamic State, as many of them may be now planning to return to Russia, the RIA news agency cited the head of Russia’s FSB security service as saying on Tuesday.
The FSB head, Alexander Bortnikov, also told a meeting of Russia’s National Anti-Terrorism Committee the security service had uncovered an underground cell of extremists from Central Asia planning to carry out “terrorist acts” during the New Year and Russia’s 2018 presidential campaign in the Moscow region.
LANCASTER – A Sunday morning robbery at the Turkey Hill at 870 Manor Street in Lancaster is under investigation. Around 6:10 a.m., a suspect approached the cashier and demanded cash. The cashier claimed the suspect had what appeared to be a hand gun and complied with his demands. The suspect then fled in an unknown direction. The robber is described as a white male, 20-30 years of age, about five five, wearing a red hooded sweatshirt with the hood over his head and black zip up jacket over the sweatshirt with a logo over the left chest area, blue jeans, and black sneakers. He was also wearing a black face mask that covered the lower half of his face and a blue latex style glove over his right hand. Anyone with information is asked to contact Lancaster Police at 717-735-3300.
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While Chrissy Teigen may have announced that she was expecting her second child with hubby, John Legend, only a few weeks ago, her sultry style has not missed a beat. From skintight minidresses to waist-cinching gowns, the former model knows how to dress her bump without sacrificing the sexy. And, her latest red carpet appearance at the Nobel Prize Banquet in Norway on Sunday was no exception.
Teigen, who attended the academic celebration with Legend, was one hot mama in a curve-hugging pink velvet gown from Tadashi Shoji’s fall 2017 collection. The dress in question featured lace details on the sleeves and shoulders, and, most importantly, a keyhole that displayed some major cleavage.
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The mom of one accessorized the ensemble with a geometric clutch and quiet gold jewelry, ensuring all eyes were on her growing bump and ample assets. Smoky eye makeup and a rumpled updo with face-framing pieces upped Teigen’s sex appeal.
Let the pregnancy style streak continue!
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AUBURN, Calif. — Northern California authorities say the body of a 33-year-old Sacramento woman was apparently disturbed by a mountain lion after she died.
The Placer County Sheriff’s Coroner’s Office said Friday that it’s not yet clear how Yin Wong died, but there is no evidence the lion killed her.
She went missing for four days, despite an extensive search, until her remains were found Wednesday in the American River canyon near Auburn.
Her car was found nearby early Sunday. Officials say it’s not clear why she wandered barefoot into the rugged area.
Officials say the lion likely found her body after her death. State Parks and Fish and Wildlife officials say that’s not abnormal behavior for a mountain lion and there is no reason to believe the public is in danger.
WARSAW, Poland — A renowned Arabian horse breeding program in Poland has held a disappointing auction, selling fewer horses and raising less money than in the past, after a political purge of its managers by the country’s conservative ruling party.
The yearly Pride of Poland auction at Janow Podlaski, in eastern Poland, was world-renowned, drawing horse breeders from around the world.
The 200-year-old program suffered a blow to its image in 2015 when the newly elected Law and Justice party fired the longtime managers and replaced them with party loyalists with little experience.
Government critics on Monday described this year’s auction as a fiasco. Of 25 horses, only six were sold and 410,000 euros raised on Sunday. The last auction before the purge, in 2015, raised 4.5 million euros.
Stajan notched four goals and a career-low 12 points through 68 games in 2017-18.
At one point, Stajan was a top-six center that racked up over 50 points twice in his career. However, in his eighth full season with the Flames, Stajan has been relegated to a fourth-line role where he played less than 11 minutes per game. Stajan is making $3.125 million per year, and he's set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer and will likely take a hefty pay cut on his next contract.
Branstad Signs Laws Restricting Distracted Driving In Iowa
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – Gov. Terry Branstad has signed into law enhanced penalties involving the use of cellphones while driving.
Branstad signed the bills Monday surrounded by law enforcement. Both pieces of legislation take effect July 1.
One law determines that a driver who uses a cellphone and causes the death of another person has shown evidence of reckless driving and could face a felony conviction that includes up to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000. The law also establishes a 24/7 sobriety and drug monitoring program for drivers.
The other law will allow officers to pull over drivers specifically for texting. It was previously a secondary offense, which meant an officer needed another reason to make a traffic stop.
Texting drivers would face a $30 fine.
Neil's drinking during a task in the show's second episode sees him clash with Culture Club singer Boy George, when the team is asked to create an original song and video for a toothpaste company.
"I was complaining about him drinking in the studio," explains George, who has had his own history of substance abuse issues. "I just didn't want to be around that."
"I'm way over 21," responds Neil, whose history with drugs and alcohol abuse features a series of DUI convictions that includes a 1984 fatal collision where his actions killed Hanoi Rocks drummer Nicholas "Razzle" Dingley. Earlier this year, the rocker pled guilty to misdemeanor battery charges in Las Vegas stemming from an incident in the city on April 7. Watch the clip here.
Edward Cowan, 67, of Columbus, PA., and formerly of Sheffield, PA., died surrounded by his family, Friday evening, December 30, 2016 at suffering an apparent heart attack at the home of his granddaughter in Woodlawn Development, Warren, PA., after spending a great afternoon with his grandchildren, seeing the new Star Wars movie. He was born December 6, 1949 in Kane, PA.
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At least 25 people were killed and 22 injured when a passenger bus crashed into a deep ravine in the mountainous northern Philippines Tuesday, authorities said.
The bus plunged about 24 meters (80 feet) in the upland province of Nueva Ecija before noon after its brakes failed while travelling on a windy road, police and local officials said.
Authorities were still investigating the cause of the accident but Carranglan Mayor Mary Abad told ABS-CBN television there were 60 passengers onboard although the bus had a capacity of only 45 .
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Leave it to Lin-Manuel Miranda to bring some of the biggest names in music together. The 37-year-old Hamilton creator rounded up a slew of Latinx artists for an extremely good cause: the song "Almost Like Praying," which is about the devastation in Puerto Rico. It includes vocals from Marc Anthony, Ruben Blades, Camila Cabello, Gloria Estefan, Fat Joe, Luis Fonsi, Juan Luis Guerra, Jennifer Lopez, Rita Moreno, Gina Rodriguez, and many more.
In an interview with NPR, Miranda said he incorporated "Maria" from West Side Story because he knew it "would forever have a different connotation on the island as a result of that," and it's his favorite song from the play. He also incorporated the names of 78 Puerto Rican towns into the song lyrics. All of the sales from the track will go to the Hispanic Federation's Hispanic Relief Fund. Listen to it above, and get ready to have it on repeat because it's not just for a good cause — it's really good, period.
De Minaur, Whittington get wild cards for Australian Open
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australian Open organizers have given 17-year-old Alex De Minaur and Andrew Whittington wild-card entries to the season's first grand slam tournament.
De Minaur, a Wimbledon junior finalist last year, beat top-seeded Mikhail Kukushkin in the qualifying tournament for the Brisbane International, where he is set to make his ATP main draw debut this week. Whittington, 23, achieved a career-high ranking of No. 170 last November after winning six ITF titles and reaching semifinals at two ATP Challenger events.
Some game-used items from the World Series commanded big bucks from bidders in auctions offered by Major League Baseball that closed Monday night.
The top item was the first base used for the final two innings of Game 7 of the 2016 World Series, in which the Cubs won their first title since 1908. That base sold for $101,237, the most ever paid at auction for a baseball base.
The second base that was used in the ninth inning of Game 5 at Wrigley Field, when the Cubs won their first World Series game at home since 1945, went for $43,025.
The Cubs' on-deck circle used for games 1, 2, 6 and 7 topped $20,000.
Not everything was for Cubs fans.
Jon Lester's wild-pitch ball that brought in two runs in the form of Carlos Santana and Jason Kipnis in the fifth -- and gave the Indians a 5-3 lead in Game 7 -- sold for more than $10,000.
The items were authenticated by Major League Baseball and auctioned by the league on its website.
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Feb 14 MCUBS MidCity Investment Corp:
* Says it will issue 29,100 new units via public offering and 1,500 new units via private placement
* Says it will raise 10.18 billion yen in total
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Los Angeles, April 25 (IANS) Reality TV personality Kim Kardashian’s latest fragrance comes in a bottle inspired by her own body shape.
The “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” star’s latest KKW scent is set to hit markets next month and Kim is particularly thrilled by the packaging, reports aceshowbiz.com.
“The next fragrance I have coming out is so amazing. It is a sculpture, basically, of my body. It’s really cool. The scent is so good. I’m so proud of it. It smells to me like what I would think golden smells like, even though that’s a colour and something that’s just luminous,” she told Business of Fashion magazine.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Prosecutors have charged a suspect in a shooting death that occurred on July 21.
Eric H. Womack, 30, is charged with 2nd degree murder and armed criminal action in the fatal shooting of Anthony Clark.
Court records state that Clark was found shot to death in a vehicle near Independence and Lawndale on July 21. An individual provided information on the case that led Kansas City detectives to investigate Womack.
The witness said Womack and at least one other person came to Kansas City to buy drugs. A second witness told officers that Womack had stated that he killed a man at a car wash in Kansas City. Womack said he intended to rob the victim, but shot him after he grabbed a woman that accompanied Womack.
A third witness said he saw Womack shoot Clark, then flee on foot.
Prosecutors have requested a $250,000 cash bond.
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas Senate committee has advanced a budget-balancing proposal from Democrats to raise $1.2 billion over two years by increasing income taxes.
The Assessment and Taxation Committee on Tuesday forwarded a bill to the Senate that contains the plan. But the Republican-controlled panel specifically did not endorse the measure in its voice vote.
Majority Leader and Overland Park Republican Jim Denning said the Senate would debate tax issues Thursday.
The bill ends an income tax exemption for more than 330,000 farmers and business owners and restores a third tax bracket eliminated in 2012. It sets the top rate at 6.45 percent instead of the current 4.6 percent.
The committee refused to advance a plan from Republican Gov. Sam Brownback to boost cigarette and liquor taxes and business filing fees.
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Fire crews are currently fighting an active fire on Ozark Street in Springfield.
Dennis Leger, Spokesperson for the Springfield Fire Department, confirmed the fire a little after 4 a.m. on Monday.
Western Mass News has a crew on the way to the scene and will update this story as more information becomes available.
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Lucapa Diamond Company Limited (ASX:LOM) and its partners, Empresa Nacional de Diamantes E.P. and Rosas & Petalas, announced that they have completed the first sale for 2018 of alluvial diamonds from the Lulo diamond project located in Angola.
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The sale of 4,170 carats of Lulo diamonds achieved gross proceeds of US$9.14 million (A$11.43 million), representing an exceptional average price per carat of US$2,192. The latest sale takes total sales of Lulo diamonds, from exploration and mining, to US$106.81 million at US$2,118 per carat. With the latest sale completed, the next cash distribution to the Lulo partners and loan repayment to Lucapa will be considered as soon as the 2017 accounts of Lulo alluvial mining Sociedade Mineira Do Lulo are finalized.
Click here to read the full Lucapa Diamond Company Limited (ASX: LOM) press release.
HOUSTON, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Exxon Mobil Corp, the world’s largest publicly-traded oil producer, said on Friday its quarterly profit jumped more than four-fold on rising oil prices and cost cuts.
The company posted net income of $8.4 billion, or $1.97 per share, compared to $1.7 billion, or 41 cents per share, in the year-ago quarter.
The company saw a $5.9 billion non-cash benefit related to recent U.S. tax reform to revalue deferred taxes.
Production fell 3 percent to 4 million barrels of oil equivalent per day. (Reporting by Ernest Scheyder; Editing by Nick Zieminski)
Thomas (ankle) was ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Michael Cohen of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Thomas did not participate in practice this week after sustaining the injury against the Bears last Thursday. Jake Ryan and Blake Martinez are the only other inside linebackers on the Packers roster, making safeties Morgan Burnett or Josh Jones likely to see even more snaps closer to the line of scrimmage.
Sheriff: Homeowner Holds Burglar at Gunpoint
KERSHAW, SC (WOLO)–Kershaw County Deputies say an armed homeowner held down a burglary suspect at gunpoint after the stranger attacked his 11 year old.
Deputies say Nathaniel Roberts faces several charges including assault and battery. It happened at 1:30am on Whiting Way when the home security alarm and the child’s screaming woke up the family, say officials.
As the parents approached their son, Roberts allegedly assaulted the boy.
We’re told by deputies a 16 year old friend began fighting Roberts while the homeowner got his gun.
When deputies got there, they say the homeowner was holding Roberts at gunpoint.
Thursday evening, Tyler police got reports of a vehicle that caused three separate accidents and fled the scene at all of them.
Someone followed the vehicle and suspected that the driver was intoxicated by the way he was driving.
A press release states that "officers caught up to the vehicle at E. Erwin outside the Loop where they attempted to pull the suspect vehicle over."
The driver, Eugene Johnson, 36, tried to get away by driving into the county and fleeing on foot. The police officers chased the suspect then took him into custody.
Johnson, who already had an extensive criminal history, was charged with three counts of leaving the scene of an accident, DWI with an open container, evading in a vehicle, and evading on foot.
The Tyler Police Department says that no injuries were reported in the hit and run collisions.
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A New Haven woman was killed in a crash on Interstate 95 in Guilford overnight.
According to state police, 38-year-old Kelly Reynolds was driving south on I-95 near exit 57 shortly after midnight Tuesday when for some reason she drifted off the road and into the shoulder. The car struck the guide rail and a sign before crashing into several trees.
Police said the damage was “catastrophic,” and Reynolds suffered fatal injuries. She was pronounced dead on scene.
I-95 south was closed in the area for several hours while crews investigated and cleared a tree that fell across the road during the crash.
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SEOUL, March 30 The South Korean won ended at a near one-week low on Thursday as gains in the dollar slightly pressured the local currency.
The won was quoted at 1,117.2 to the dollar at the conclusion of onshore trade, down 0.3 percent compared to Wednesday's close of 1,114.2. It was the lowest closing level since March 24.
South Korean shares dipped as local investors took profits, but losses were limited by continued stock purchases from foreign investors.
The Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) closed down 0.1 percent at 2,164.65 points.
Offshore investors marked a fourth straight buying session, purchasing a net 88.5 billion won ($79.23 million) worth of KOSPI shares for the day. (Reporting by Dahee Kim; Editing by Kim Coghill)
DUBAI: Following fixing scam, Pakistan Super League (PSL) and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) officials have decided to bar Mohammad Irfan from using cell phone.
Mohammad Irfan who is the third player named in mega-spot fixing syndicate has been barred from using either his or any other phone until he gets clearance from the board.
He can only contact to his family after taking permission from the board and PSL officials.
It is pertinent to mention here that, Sharjeel Khan and Khalid Latif were provisionally suspended by the board after being named in the alleged fixing scam.
However, Zulfiqar Babar and Shahzaib Hassan were cleared from the board after brief interrogation while Irfan is still under observation.
Students in the Shawnee Mission School District returned to school on Monday to kick off the 2017 school year.
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DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Fire officials say up to 10 infants have been relocated safely away from smoke in a southwest Ohio hospital.
Dayton District Fire Chief James Rose tells the Dayton Daily News that Miami Valley Hospital staffers moved the babies from the Berry Women’s Center before firefighters arrived in response to the smoke. He says the smoke came from an overheated motor and that crews were able to clear the smoke with ventilation.
Rose said early Monday that most of the smoke was contained from spreading.
He says there were no injuries.
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Fire companies responded to a two-shed fire in Walker Township Tuesday. The fire was extinguished before it could spread, however the exteriors of two houses were damaged. Jeremy Hartley
They gather. They jump in the ocean together. They have their reasons.
WATD’s Charles Mathewson attended the annual News Year’s Day polar plunge on Rexhame Beach in Marshfield:
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Even a sell-out home crowd in Buenos Aires’ La Bombonera was not enough to rally a side including Lionel Messi, who slipped further from the qualifying places.
Coach Jorge Sampaoli said the team was “angry” with the result, that came in front of a sell-out home crowd in Buenos Aires, but the coach remains confident they will make it to Russia in 2018.
The two-time World Cup champions reached the final against Germany three years ago and Sampaoli said: “I am very confident that if we play with the conviction with which we did it today we will be in the World Cup.
“The situation is not comfortable. But the ranking still depends on us. We are very hopeful for everything that comes.”
French for "outdoors," plein air painting is the act of painting outside. This method contrasts with studio painting or academic rules that might create a predetermined look. Artists will be located in areas around downtown River Falls and the Kinnickinnic River. Visit the library lower level for a map of artist locations the day of the event. Work created Oct. 7 will be featured in the River Falls Public Library gallery Nov. 11 to Dec. 15 in an exhibition titled "Waters Between Us," with an opening reception 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11.
In addition, the opening reception for "Under the Surface," underwater photography from Northwest Passage, will also be in the gallery 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7. Stop in and enjoy a hot coffee or cocoa. For questions, contact River Falls Public Library event and gallery coordinator Cole Zrostlik at 715-426-3496 or colez@riverfallspubliclibrary.org.
The Israel Defense Forces have confirmed reports from Gaza that tanks attacked positions belonging to the Hamas terrorist organization in southern Gaza, in response to the high trajectory fire that was carried out at an open area in the Eshkol Council Region.
The IDF said the Air Force was also involved in the retaliation.
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Don’t be too rushed when you are traveling, especially with kids. Taking it slow helps you to experience everything going on around you and cuts down on the stress that comes from rushing from place to place. Don’t worry about missing out. Live in the moment and soak it all in.
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Police in Broughty Ferry are appealing for information after a masked man threatened a shopkeeper with a hammer.
The incident happened at Premier Stores in Campfield Square, Barnhill, when a man wearing a balaclava entered the shop at about 21:45 on Monday.
Police said the shopkeeper was left shaken but unhurt by the incident and nothing was stolen from the shop.
Officers are in the process of reviewing CCTV from the Camperfield Shipping Centre to trace the attacker.
Det Sgt Mark Lamont said: 'We are keen to speak with a young male in connection with the incident.
"He is described as being 5ft 4in tall, wearing an Adidas zip-up top with hood, grey jeans, and black trainers."
Holder, the first black U.S. attorney general, served under President Barack Obama from 2009 to 2015. The panel discussion will be held at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library in Atlanta.
The event co-sponsored by The Miller Center at the University of Virginia and is part of that institution's First Year Project, which is described as a three-year initiative to develop bipartisan insight and recommendations for the first year of the new administration.
Burwell, Neb. — Authorities have released the name of an 18-year-old man who is believed to have accidentally shot himself in Loup County.
Loup County Attorney Jason White identified the man as Colten Jensen, who lived in Hoskins.
Officers were sent the night of May 22 to a rural residence about halfway between Burwell and Taylor. They found Jensen and three people who witnessed the shooting. He died the next day.
White says the shooting appears to be accidental. He told The Grand Island Independent that “it doesn’t look like there was any foul play.”
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There should be a vote in the Welsh Assembly on the M4 relief road at the conclusion of the public inquiry, Plaid Cymru AM Adam Price has said.
Mr Price said a "common-front" would be formed among the opposition in the assembly on a range of issues.
Plaid has called a debate in the Senedd on Wednesday, on calling for a vote on the financing of the project once the public inquiry ends.
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DALLAS (AP) — Two Dallas police officers have been critically wounded in a shooting outside a hardware store.
The shooting happened about 4:30 p.m. Tuesday outside a Home Depot in northern Dallas.
The Dallas Police Department tweeted about the shooting, giving the conditions of the officers. But it did not immediately provide other details.
The department tweeted that a civilian was also shot. That person's condition wasn't immediately known.
Aerial video showed police using a helicopter and trained dogs to search for a suspect in a wooded area next to the store parking lot.
If you have an iPhone, chances are last month you updated your phone to iOS 11 and asked one question: Where are the new emojis? After all, we've been promised new ways to replace our words with pictures by the Unicode Consortium for multiple months now. Luckily, we've finally got confirmation that the new emoji are coming sooner than we thought. As in, next week.
In June, we got a preview of what's to come: new emoji ranging from mythical creatures like vampires and mermaids, to more practical everyday emoji like gender neutral people (finally!) and women wearing headscarves. We'll also be seeing some new animals — a zebra, giraffe, and dinosaur — and some new foods as well, like a dumpling, pie, and broccoli.
Everything is coming to iPhones next week as part of the iOS 11.1 software update, meaning you can text your friend about your Halloween fairy costume using only emoji before you know it.
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Sean McDermott could be under a lot of heat tonight if LeSean McCoy didn't score late in overtime. After receiving the ball to start overtime, the Bills were able to drive all the way to the Colts' 41-yard line. Facing a 4th and 1 with 4:13 remaining, McDermott sent in his punt team before calling a timeout. After a short break. the Bills' head coach still decided to punt the ball away. Buffalo ended up getting a stop and winning the game, but burning a timeout and punting so late in overtime could have led to a tie or loss in a must-win game.
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (NEWS10) – Police are investigating a possible murder after a 22-year-old Binghamton University student is found dead in her apartment and authorities now say they have a person of interest.
Officers discovered the body of Haley Anderson after they were sent there to check on her.
Police now say a male nursing student who had a previous relationship with Anderson is a person of interest.
The man left the country on an international flight before the victim’s body was found.
Anderson was a senior at the university and majoring in nursing.
Police aren’t releasing a cause of death at this time.
Austin's comedy ambassador Chris Cubas is hosting an amazing lineup of fellow local comics that will have you giggling all night with their stand-up performances. Highlights from the evening include Kath Barbadoro , who was a correspondent on the late CW show ATX Uncensored , and Duncan Carson , who co-owns comedy recording company Sure Thing .
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VR is about to get a creative filmmaker's touch.
Ridley Scott's RSA Films production company is launching a new imprint "dedicated exclusively to the creative development and production of VR (virtual reality), AR (augmented reality) and mixed media." It's called RSA VR.
RSA VR's first project is a VR Experience for "Alien: Covenant," in partnership with Twentieth Century Fox and Technicolour.
"We have been heavily involved in VR for the past few years, and having a dedicated stand-alone division underscores our commitment to immersive media in both the brand and entertainment space," RSA Films' president Jules Daly said.
Previously, RSA Films produced "The Martian VR Experience," a companion piece to Scott's "The Martian," the director's highest-grossing film to date at $630 million worldwide.
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Contaminated heroin putting users at risk in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Authorities say black tar heroin in Los Angeles may be contaminated with bacteria that can cause death, putting injection drug users at greatest risk.
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health says Tuesday it's investigating three suspected cases of wound botulism from heroin use.
The illness can be mistaken for a drug overdose and includes symptoms including drooping eyelids, blurred vision and trouble breathing.
Officials warn that contaminated drugs look the same as drugs that do not contain bacteria. And "cooking," or heating, the heroin will not kill the bacteria.
Botulism can spread between users who share needles.
Black History Month, as the late president Gerald Ford eloquently said in 1976, encourages Americans every February to “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of black Americans...
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COUNTY OF Bernalillo
STATE OF NEW MEXICO
CAUSE NO. CV 2017 08691
IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF
Mikel Lee Bailey-Avila
FOR CHANGE OF NAME
NOTICE OF PETITION TO CHANGE NAME
(ADULT)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Mikel Lee Bailey-Avila, a resident of the City of Tijeras, County of Bernalillo, State of New Mexico, and over the age of fourteen years, has filed a Petition to Change Name in the Second District Court, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, wherein he/she seeks to change his/her name from Mikel Lee Bailey-Avila to Mikel Lee Bailey, and that this Petition will be heard before the Honorable C. SHANNON BACON, District Judge, on the 10 day of January 2018, at the hour of 11:00 am, at the Bernalillo County Courthouse, Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Mikel Lee Bailey-Avila
Mikel Lee Bailey-Avila
Petitioner, pro se
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The final of the ICC Under-19 cricket World Cup was halted for a short while by rain as India began their chase of a 217-run target at the Bay Oval ground in Mount Maunganui here on Saturday.
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Three-time champions India were on 23 for no loss with skipper Prithvi Shaw on 10 and Manjot Kalra on 9, before the interruption.
Earlier, India's bowlers bundle out Australia for 216 in 47.2 overs.
All-rounder Jonathan Merlo was the highest scorer for Australia with 76.
Ishan Porel, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Shiva Singh and Anukul Roy chipped in with two wickets apiece while, Shivam Mavi claimed one.
BAGHDAD (AP) — An influential Iraqi Shiite cleric is urging his fighters to hand state-issued weapons back to the government following the declaration of victory against the Islamic State group.
Muqtada al-Sadr also called on his forces to hand some of the territory they control to other branches of Iraq’s security forces, but said his men would remain as protectors of a holy Shiite shrine in Samarra, north of Baghdad.
Al-Sadr’s speech was broadcast on Iraq television on Monday.
Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi declared victory over IS in a national address on Saturday evening, after Iraqi forces cleared the last IS strongholds from Iraq’s western desert.
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Al-Sadr’s fighters took up arms against IS in the summer of 2014 after the fall of Mosul and are officially part of the government-sanctioned Popular Mobilization Forces.
Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) meets with Saudi Arabia's King Salman in the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia October 5, 2017. Sputnik/Alexei Nikolsky/Kremlin via REUTERS
RIYADH (Reuters) - Saudi King Salman said there was consensus with Russia's leadership on broadening the scope of relations between the two countries following a meeting with President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, the Saudi state press agency reported on Friday.
"We note with complete full satisfaction the matching opinions we sensed from the Russian leadership towards working to move the level of relations to a broader perspective," the king told business officials in Moscow on Thursday evening.
Putin hosted King Salman for talks at the Kremlin earlier in the day, cementing a relationship that is pivotal for world oil prices and could decide the outcome of the conflict in Syria.
(Reporting by Stephen Kalin; Editing by Peter Cooney)
Will Butcher is laying low, done with school and just enjoying his final months at DU. He'll split his training at DU and back home in Wisconsin this summer. Will was awful good to me and my requests about the Avs the last two years but he's in decision-mode time now and he doesn't want to negotiate his NHL career through the press. I respect that.
During his junior year at the Frozen Four in Tampa, I learned through someone else the Avs told his agent the NHL club would never sign him. I didn't understand it then and still don't now. But we strongly assume those orders came from Patrick Roy and we know Joe Sakic definitely wants to sign the player now. We don't know if Roy's mistake will cost Sakic a solid professional prospect. But Butcher can be UFA Aug. 15 and the ball is in his court.
Butcher might not be a long-tenured NHL D but I guarantee you he will have a long professional career. What he lacks in size he makes up for in skills you can't teach. Just a terrific hockey player and good person.
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The Falcons will hire Bush Hamdan as their new quarterbacks coach, Alex Marvez of The Sporting News reported.
Hamdan had been the wide receivers coach and passing game coordinator at the University of Washington.
The Falcons are remaking much of their offensive staff following the departures of offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan to become head coach of the 49ers and quarterbacks coach Matt LaFleur to become offensive coordinator of the Rams. Shanahan has taken several Falcons assistant to San Francisco.
The Falcons last week hired Steve Sarkisian as their new offensive coordinator.
This will be Hamdan’s first NFL coaching job. A former Boise State quarterback, he spent the last two seasons at Washington under his college coach, Chris Petersen, and prior to that held two college offensive coordinator jobs.
(THE COLLEGE FIX) — There’s a rehab in Evanston, Illinois, for millennials struggling with “failure to launch” syndrome and other issues such as mood and anxiety disorders that prevent them from becoming functioning adults in society.
Called Yellowbrick, it aims to address “the unique challenges of the emerging adult population through programs that emphasize multi-specialty evaluation, therapeutic residences, research-based strategies and life-skills interventions,” its website states.
The 10-year-old facility reportedly costs about $27,000 a year. A few weeks ago, Fusion published a lengthy investigate piece on the institution, noting it serves people between 18 and 30, “some of whom suffer from a Problem only recently attributed to American youth: the failure to launch from childhood onto the shores of something recognizably, functionally adult.”
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Volunteers try to rescue an injured passenger after a bus apparently lost its brakes and plunged into a deep ravine killing dozens in Carranglan township, Nueva Ecija province in northern Philippines Tuesday, April 18, 2017.
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Federal accident investigators are set to determine the probable cause of the sinking of the cargo ship El Faro in 2015, the worst maritime disaster for a U.S.-flagged vessel in decades in which 33 mariners were killed.
The National Transportation Safety Board will meet Tuesday to issue more than 50 safety recommendations related to the loss of the 790-foot-long (240-meter) ship on Oct. 1, 2015.
The El Faro sank 34 hours after leaving Jacksonville, Florida, on a cargo run to Puerto Rico. The freighter lost propulsion while sailing through Hurricane Joaquin, coming to rest 15,000-feet (4,570 meters) on the sea floor.
The NTSB says it will address problems with weather forecasting, management of the ship, the suitability of the ship’s lifeboats and the oversight of the vessel by its owner, TOTE Maritime, Inc.
Others are so closely associated with a place that it's hard to know whether the city left its mark on an author, or if it was the other way around. Some places have returned the love with museums and monuments.
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fuveau, near the village, charming renovated and enlarged house of 250 m2 on a beautiful flat plot of 4,700 m2 with large reception room with terracotta floor and high ceilings, contemporary kitchen, 5 bedrooms including a master suite with dressing room and bathroom upstairs. large covered terrace with pizza oven, swimming pool double garage of 50 m2, college walk, school bus
FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Car and truck maker Daimler (DAIGn.DE) on Friday said it was open to considering a broader alliance and a partial listing of its mobility services operations, which include car sharing.
Speaking to analysts, Chief Executive Dieter Zetsche, who is also head of Mercedes-Benz Cars, said he was open to combining his company’s mobility services, Car2Go, with that of a rival.
“To the extent that it would be more successful in a partnership, we would consider that”, Zetsche said.
Daimler wants to expand its mobility services which includes the Moovel, MyTaxi and Car2Go business and may tap shareholders to fund the expansion, Chief Financial Officer Bodo Uebber said on Friday.
“We do not exclude that we go for external funding”, Uebber said.
BMW (BMWG.DE) and Daimler are discussing a broader car-sharing and driverless taxi alliance, a source told Reuters last week.
Uebber on Friday declined to comment on the prospects of a combination with BMW’s DriveNow mobility services unit.
"Gen. Tony Thomas, head of the military’s Special Operations Command, expressed concern about upheaval inside the White House. “Our government continues to be in unbelievable turmoil. I hope they sort it out soon because we’re a nation at war,” he said at a military conference on Tuesday."
The president angrily provoked the cancellation of a summit meeting with the Mexican president, hung up on Australia’s prime minister, authorized a commando raid that resulted in the death of a Navy SEAL member, repeatedly lied about the existence of millions of fraudulent votes cast in the 2016 election and engaged in Twitter wars with senators, a sports team owner, a Hollywood actor and a major department store chain. His words and actions have generated almost daily protests around the country.
Destructive insect that targets ash trees is found in Maine
MADAWASKA, Maine (AP) — A destructive forest pest that has killed hundreds of millions of ash trees in many states has been found in northern Maine.
The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry says the emerald ash borer had not previously been found in the state despite aggressive searches. The agency says the beetle, which is originally from Asia, has been found in more than 30 additional states since its discovery in Michigan in 2002.
Officials with the U.S. Department of Agriculture said the insect was discovered last week in Madawaska, in far northern Maine.
Officials say state and federal officials are meeting to implement an emergency response plan to protect the state's ash trees, which are estimated to have an unprocessed commercial value of about $320 million.
DENVER — The federal government has withdrawn about 43 square miles (110 square kilometres ) of public land from a June auction for oil and gas leases in western Colorado after challenges were filed.
The Bureau of Land Management said Monday the land is in Grand County near Rocky Mountain National Park.
The Grand County commissioners, a dude ranch, The Wilderness Society and others filed challenges to the auction.
The agency cited those challenges and low interest from the industry in announcing the withdrawal.
A lease gives a company the right to drill for oil and gas on the land.
The bureau still plans to offer leases on 115 square miles (295 square kilometres ) in western Colorado at the June 8 auction.
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A UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter with three crew members on board experienced a hard landing Monday, crashing in Leonardtown, Maryland.
One of the crew members was medevaced from the scene, Ft. Belvoir spokesperson Jimmie Cummings told CNN.
No additional details were provided about the other crewmembers or why the helicopter, which came from Ft. Belvoir, crashed at approximately 1:50 p.m.
The owner of the Breton Bay Golf and Country Club told CBS News the helicopter went down between the third and fourth holds of the golf course.
One witness, Garrett Bowles, told CNN he thinks the helicopter hit some trees as it went down. One other helicopter was at the scene when it crashed, Bowles told CNN.
Another witness, Bianca Melton, told CNN the helicopter looked like it stalled out before crashing.
The UH-60 Blackhawk is an Army utility helicopter used in air assault, air cavalry and aero-medical evacuation units.
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Photo illustration by JANELLE PATTERSON The Marietta Times Recidivism, nature of offense, flight risk and whether a weapon was used to commit a crime all play into the setting of a defendant's bail. If a defendant is unable to make bail, they remain in the custody of the Washington County Jail while awaiting trial.
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NBC TV news producer Lahia Hatutale on Friday spoke to Zambezi Governor Alufea Sampofu to gauge his views on the Demolitions.
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Alongside Spider-Man, the Hulk, Captain America, Black Widow and the other superheroes of the Marvel Universe is Ms. Marvel...a young shape-shifting crusader for today's diverse American society. Ariadne Budianto has more on the first Muslim superhero to have her own dedicated series.
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) – If you’re having trouble finding solar eclipse glasses, or if you want a fun craft activity to do with your kids, you can easily make a pinhole viewer with materials found around the house.
Meteorologist Marla Branson sat down with her son Owen to walk through the steps of creating a pinhole viewer out of a cereal box, some white paper, aluminum foil and tape.
Marla says she actually prefers the pinhole viewer over eclipse glasses for children, as kids have to face away from the sun to use it, and there’s no chance of them accidentally being exposed directly to the sun if they’re not using the glasses properly.
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The government to provide Rs 100,000 compensation for families of dead and up to Rs 2.5 million for property damaged in the Meetotamulla garbage dump collapse, our news sources sai
Geoff wrote: Silly as that may sound with our current state, I believe that's true if we get most of the team back and don't lose any more to new injuries! With Tomkins, Bateman, Farrell, Lockers, Gelling and Powell due this week or next, and possibly Clubb and Manfredi later on, a lot of the others who are clearly playing with knocks can get a much needed breather.
I think we would need to go on a 12 game unbeaten streak to make the top 4 now unfortunately, and even then it would be close. The season now is all about avoiding the middle 8s and maybe an outside chance of the challenge cup
The Jigawa state annual fishing festival was conducted today at Kalgwai village in Auyo local government area. According to reports, 48.1kg fish was caught in this year’s festival.
The Jigawa state government awarded a new motorcycle and cash of one hundred thousand naira to one Saleh Dan Gaduwa who performed better (came first) at the festival.
The fishing festival attracted thousand of peoples from different parts of Jigawa state and Nigeria
Cultural events such as fishing, sink, swimming, Ropes-pulling among others were the things performed at the event.
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Steven Gerrard has called for Liverpool and Roma fans to behave themselves tonight
Liverpool were widely criticised for throwing objects at Manchester City’s team coach in the first leg of their quarter-final clash at Anfield last month.
The Reds host Roma tonight in the Champions League semi-final first leg.
Roma players will soon be arriving at Anfield as fans also converge on the stadium.
And Liverpool legend Gerrard has implored supporters to behave.
“I think this is a fantastic fixture for Roma, I think it’s a fantastic fixture for Liverpool,” Gerrard said on Roma’s Twitter account.
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The Fairborn Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual banquet April 20, awarding individuals for their accomplishments over the last year. The Fairborn Senior Center was awarded the President’s Award.
Fairborn City Schools Superintendent Mark North was awarded the Jack Huelsman Civic Award
Jon Moeggenberg, code enforcement supervisor, was given the City of Fairborn Award.
The late Wendi Kirsch was given the Greene County Career Center Award. Her husband, Tom Kirsch, accepted the award on her behalf.
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Solar Panel Co. Suniva Seeks Emergency Ch. 11 DIP Hike
Law360, Wilmington (October 6, 2017, 7:31 PM EDT) -- Solar panel maker Suniva Inc. sought emergency bankruptcy court approval late Thursday to extend its debtor-in-possession budget and hike its DIP loan by $2.8 million, or more than 50 percent, after tapping out its original borrowing.
Company officials said they reached the limit with reorganization efforts unfinished and a petition review for new tariffs on solar panels from all suppliers outside the United States likely to last longer than the company’s original 26-week budget.
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New fish cakes aimed at controlling invasive Asian carp
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BATON ROUGE- A Louisiana chef hopes to control invasive Asian carp by marketing them as Silverfin fish cakes.
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says in a news release Thursday that Chef Philippe Parola's Silverfin Group Inc. will sell the fish cakes nationally to restaurants, caterers and schools, primarily through SYSCO food distributors.
Parola has also been working with Illinois' Department of Natural Resources and the University of Illinois' food service director, and a recent launch luncheon was held at the University of Illinois.
Illinois' fisheries chief, Dan Stephenson, says Asian carp are now in or can get to most waterways between the Appalachian and the Rocky Mountains.
Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Secretary Jack Montoucet says that if fighting an invasive species can bring jobs to Louisiana, that's a win-win.
(AP) – The Medicaid health care program for low-income people is a 1960s Great Society creation long reviled by conservatives. But Medicaid seems to have emerged even stronger after Republicans were unable to pass health care legislation that tried to roll back President Barack Obama’s expansion of the program and impose new spending limits.
Yet, Medicaid hasn’t achieved the status of Social Security and Medicare, which are considered practically untouchable by politicians. But the federal-state program has grown to cover about 1 in 5 U.S. residents, including many newborns, Alzheimer’s patients in nursing homes, and young adults trying to shake addiction.
Middle-class working people are now more likely to personally know a Medicaid beneficiary.
Medicaid’s increased acceptance means any new GOP health care legislation is unlikely to achieve deep cuts.
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Image copyright Google Image caption The woman was attacked while running in Tanners Lane, near Emmer Green, Reading
A man has pleaded not guilty to attempted murder and causing actual bodily harm after a jogger was assaulted.
The women was attacked on Tanners Lane, near Emmer Green, Reading in July.
She passed a man on a skateboard who assaulted her a few moments later, Thames Valley Police said. The victim managed to get away and hide.
Callum McPhee, 29, of Chalkhouse Green Road, Kidmore End, Reading entered the pleas at Oxford Crown Court earlier.
His trial is scheduled for 5 January.
The attack happened at about 08:00 BST on 25 July and the woman received treatment from a paramedic and her GP.
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - A man freed after 30 years on death row will undergo a competency evaluation as a judge considers whether his lawyers in a lawsuit are properly representing him.
U.S. District Judge Terrence Boyle ruled Friday that Henry McCollum must be evaluated before his lawsuit can proceed against investigators who put him behind bars.
A court-appointed advocate argues McCollum was steered into dubious financial arrangements by his lawyers and he lacked the mental capacity to understand his representation agreement with them.
McCollum and his half brother were released from prison in 2014 because of DNA evidence and later pardoned of a 1983 killing. Their 2015 lawsuit notes both have intellectual disabilities.
McCollum testified last week that he can take care of his own affairs and he trusts his lawyers.
April 10 Shanghai Tofflon Science and Technology Co Ltd :
* Sees net profit for FY 2017 Q1 to decrease by 20 percent to 40 percent, or to be 51.8 million yuan to 69.1 million yuan, compared to net profit of FY 2016 Q1 (86.4 million yuan)
* Says extended cycle and progress of revenue as main reason for the forecast
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A wet pattern developing today will continue through Thursday. This will bring periods of rain with light higher elevation mountain snow accumulations.
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New Delhi: To promote digital payment, the Income Tax (IT) department is developing an app that will soon allow assessees to pay taxes or apply for PAN using smartphones.
The department is also working on a project to issue PAN to assessees within minutes by way of e-KYC authentication using Aadhaar, a move that will help bring more people under the tax net by making it easier for people to get Permanent Account Numbers.
Aadhaar-based e-KYC facility would allow individuals or entities wanting to apply for PAN to verify details such as date of birth or address by way of biometric identification using thumb impressions.
So far, more than 111 crore Aadhaar numbers have been issued.
As per the government estimate, every year 2.5 crore people across the country apply for PAN cards. There are currently more than 25 crore PAN cardholders in the country.
Government has made PAN quoting mandatory for cash withdrawals of Rs. 50,000 and cash purchase of above Rs. 2 lakh.
Jay Pharoah is one funny dude!
The former Saturday Night Live cast member added to his budding resume today (Dec. 29) with his hilarious Eminem and Jay Z impressions. But not only is the Chesapeake, Virginia native insanely funny, the kid can rap is ass off,too. The actor recently stopped by DJ Whoo Kid’s Shade 45’s The Whoolywood Shuffle for a Christmas special — and put his skills on front street.
For about ten minutes, Pharoah spit crazy freestyles as different artists over numerous beats from the likes of Eminem, J. Cole, Drake and Pusha T. But it was Pharaoh’s Jay Z impression along with the freestyle that was the most entertaining–he really sounds like Hov.
Back in August Pharoah along with actors/comedians Taran Killam and Jon Rudnitsky were cut from SNL. Killam claims that he was not given a reason for being cut, according to an interview Variety.
Watch the freestyle above.
Don’t forget this, though. Aaries Spears is the originator of Hov impersonations.
TDs have called on Ulster Bank to explain why money has disappeared from some bank accounts.
The bank has confirmed some money lodged after Friday isn’t showing up in accounts and some customers are incorrectly overdrawn.
Ulster Bank say emergency cash is available to customers and they’re trying to fix the issue.
Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty says it’s not the first time Ulster Bank customers have had issues:
Boxberger pitched a hitless ninth inning to earn the save against the Cardinals on Tuesday, striking out two while walking one.
Pitching for the first time in six days, Boxberger retired the Cardinals to pick up his 20th save of the season. The right-hander now has 41 strikeouts in 30.1 innings but has also issued 16 walks in the process, accounting for the relatively high 1.32 WHIP. Boxberger blew three saves in nine chances in the month of June, and he'll look to right the ship and assert himself as the trusted closer for the Diamondbacks going forward.
Firefighters spent several hours battling a brush fire south of Saskatoon that threatened three homes.
The call came in just before 6 p.m. Monday of the fire near Highway 60.
One fire engine, a water tanker and a brush truck were initially sent out by the Saskatoon Fire Department and another water tanker and a brush truck were called out after the first crews arrived.
READ MORE: Major structure fire at Saskatoon hotel construction site
One home west of the fire was initially threatened and two more homes were threatened as the fire progressed south, driven by 24 km/h wind that gusted up to 37 km/h.
Volunteer firefighters from the Merrill Moon Lake area assisted city crews and no structures were damaged.
The blaze travelled over three properties before being brought under control two hours later, burning between 80 and 100 acres.
No injuries were reported and the cause of the brush fire remains under investigation.
Firefighters put out a fire at a Tulsa home Monday afternoon.
The Tulsa Fire Department was called to the 2500 block of East 38th Street around 1:00 p.m. Monday, August 14, 2017.
At least one person was being looked at by EMSA but the extent of any injuries is unknown.
The cause of the fire has not been determined and the investigation is ongoing.
News On 6 has a crew at the scene gathering information.
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Tidjane Thiam, chief executive of the Swiss-based financial services company, said his position on the UK’s divorce from the EU had not changed since last summer.
The lender has a large operation in Luxembourg and last year opened a presence in Dublin, which it has been looking to expand.
Speaking on Bloomberg, Mr Thiam appeared unconcerned over financial uncertainty in the bloc following Brexit and ahead of national elections in France, the Netherlands and Germany.
Asked when he would have a Brexit ‘plan’ and how much he thought the bank's UK business would be affected, Mr Thiam said: “On Brexit our position has always been that we’re flexible.
The family of missing McAlester mother has set up a reward fund account with hopes that a cash reward might help bring her home.
It's been more nearly three weeks since anyone has seen or heard from Holly Cantrell. She works at the McAlester hospital as a physical therapist, and police said Cantrell got into someone's green truck and left the hospital on her lunch break on January 20, 2017.
2/3/2017 Related Story: Search For Missing McAlester Mother Enters Third Week
She hasn't been seen or heard from since and her family said they fear the worst.
The family wants answers, which is why the set up a reward fund at BancFirst in McAlester.
Donations can be mailed to:
Tommy Cantrell Special Account
BancFirst
P.O. Box 1107
McAlester, OK, 74502
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Spring is in full bloom! A time when many homeowners start tackling home improvement projects. Unfortunately, there is a down side. Warm weather wakes pests that have been hibernating in Winter hiding spots. Now is the time they get out, mate, and settle in somewhere for the Summer, which many times ends up being your home! Not only are they a nuisance, may are destructive, posing serious risks to your family's health and your property. In fact, termites alone cause more than $5 billion in damage each year, costs that are typically not covered by homeowners' insurance policies. We asked remodeling and restoration expert Bob Vila how to cut off their highways in your home.
April is National Pest Management Month. If you'd like to find out which pests are most prevalent in your area, and get more information on how to protect your home's investment and integrity, visit PestWorld.org.
Dwell on Design brings together the brightest people, latest products, and curated content in modern design under one roof. Held each year at the Los Angeles Convention Center, the exhibition and conference showcase the best in modern design materials, furniture and accessories, home technology, garden and outdoor materials, kitchen & bath, and international design. Dwell on Design features world-class speakers, continuing education classes for interior design professionals, and talks for design-seeking consumers on Saturday and Sunday.
Title Dwell on Design 2017
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From June 23, 2017 03:59 PM
Until June 25, 2017 03:59 PM
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Address 1201 S Figueroa St Los Angeles, CA 90015
1:25 O'Fallon girls swim coach talks about proposed budget cuts at the school Pause
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3:43 Coroner, state police trooper talk about importance of diversity at Wolf Branch
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1:48 Bob Daiber candidate for governor
0:25 Dealey Plaza, changed and unchanged since 1963
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Plaintiffs' law firm Grant & Eisenhofer has sued a former Celgene Corp sales manager and the lawyers who represented her in a whistleblower lawsuit against the drugmaker, claiming it is owed a cut of a recent $280 million settlement in the case.
Grant & Eisenhofer filed the lawsuit on Thursday in federal court in Los Angeles, claiming that two other law firms conspired to induce former client Beverly Brown to breach her contract with it.
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A Missouri soldier gave his son a special birthday present when he returned home early and surprised the boy at school this week.
Sgt. David Meyer of St. Charles, Mo., was deployed for about a year before he returned home in time to celebrate his son’s birthday Wednesday, FOX 2 Now reported.
The emotional reunion, captured on film at Orchard Farm Elementary School, showed the young boy running over to his father and giving him a long hug while crying. Meyer tells his son he missed him.
The boy’s classmates then sung “Happy Birthday” to the surprised child as he stood close to his father.
Australia's biggest poker machine operator Woolworths is under fire for telling staff to do "whatever it takes" to keep gamblers losing money.
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Two train services from Essex to London have been cancelled today due to engineering works.
The Greater Anglia line between Ingatestone and Liverpool street and Billericay and Liverpool Street are both not running today (February 3).
Tickets are being accepted on local bus routes and London Underground services.
Replacement buses are in place between Ingatestone and Billericay and Newbury Park Underground station so passengers can use the Central Line to get to and from the city centre.
The planned works were announced on January 19 and are only expected to last today.
Engineering works on the TfL Rail service between Shenfield and Liverpool Street has also meant that the line will not be running over this weekend.
Replacement buses are in operation between Stratford and Shenfield.
Shorter, high-intensity workouts offer the same benefits as longer, moderate ones — here’s how to get started and how it could transform your body
In rural areas in Morocco, school enrollment rarely rises over 50 percent. It’s a real challenge for teachers posted to schools in these regions, but some of them really rise to it. Hicham El Faquih is one of them. In September 2017, he was posted to the small village of Tafsast, in northern Morocco.
In the time since, he has made a big impact on his student’s lives. He refurbished the school, taught his students about basic hygiene and personal care, and changed the traditional teaching methods: “Before, it was the ruler and the belt, but I think dialogue is most important,” he said.
Our show tells the story of this superhero teacher.
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We saw some concession to the unusual as the Super Eagles opened the scoring against DR Congo in Port Harcourt on Monday. The set-piece routine did not look like it came off quite as perfectly as envisioned on the training pitch, but it does give an indication that Gernot Rohr is looking in that direction. It seems that, for so long, using set-pieces has been a weakness for the national team. In a tough group at the World Cup, Nigeria will need every advantage they can get.
Similarly important will be setting the team up to defend dead-ball situations. Iceland, in particular, have a lot of prowess in that area, and it would be in Nigeria’s interest not to show any weakness leading up to the Mundial.
Devers entered Sunday's game as a pinch hitter and went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Sunday's 3-2 extra-inning win over the Yankees.
The Red Sox looked dead in the water in the ninth inning against New York closer Aroldis Chapman, who showed none of the command problems he had in Friday's series opener. Behind 1-2 in the count, Devers connected on a 103-mph fastball, depositing into the bullpen in left-center to send the game into extra innings. It was easily the biggest hit of his young career and comes at a time when opponents are learning how to pitch to the rookie. Manager John Farrell told Tim Britton of the Providence Journal that opponents are pitching him hard in and soft away. As such, Farrell wants Devers to play two or three consecutive days, then give him a day to watch and learn. That was the plan for Sunday before he entered as a pinch hitter during the middle innings.
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WARSAW, April 24 (Reuters) - Poland’s biggest lender PKO BP booked 228 million zlotys ($66.27 million) in charges for a bank guarantee fund and bank restructuring fund in the first quarter of 2018, the bank said on Tuesday.
The state-run bank said it booked a 65.6 million zloty charge for a bank guarantee fund, and 162.1 million zlotys in fees for a compulsory bank restructuring fund, as requested by the state Bank Guarantee Fund.
PKO releases first quarter results on May 23.
La La Anthony and Carmelo Anthony have reportedly separated. According to TMZ, the two are now living apart and the former MTV VJ moved into her own place in NYC last week. The pair has allegedly had their fair share of ups and downs in the past, but the current NBA season with the New York Knicks has put a strain on their marriage for the past few months. Sources claim their split is amicable, and the two have yet to comment on the breakup. La La and Carmelo tied the knot back in July 2010 and are parents to 10-year-old son Kiyan.
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Illinois opened its third and final week of training camp Monday. Hear from coach Lovie Smith on his running backs and cornerbacks, Gabe Megginson on the offensive line and Ahmari Hayes' on the daily goal for the Illini defense.
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 3 Morning' game
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday morning's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Pick 3 Morning" game were:
6-7-3, Sum It Up: 16
(six, seven, three; Sum It Up: sixteen)
Despite Legal Fights, Arkansas Pushes To Carry Out Delayed Executions
Several judges have delayed executions in Arkansas that were supposed to have begun Monday night. The legal wrangling continues as the state's lethal injection drugs expire at the end of the month.
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Memphis, Tenn. — Sadly, many children do not get the support they need to make it through bullying.
Just this month, there have been two high-profile suicides involving a 13-year-old girl in California and a 10-year-old in Colorado.
It's become such a problem, there's even a name for it now: Bullycide.
UCAN of Memphis works to address bullying among students here.
Leshundra Robinson and Cordette Hubbard stopped by to talk about the program on Live at 9.
The Mt. Jewett 2 Kinzua Bridge T(rail) Club plans to meet Thursday, Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. in the back room at the Mt. Jewett Memorial Library on East Main Street.
The meeting is open to the public.
Benedict XVI, who resigned as pontiff in 2013, has celebrated his 90th birthday with a mug of beer and the company of visitors from his native Bavaria in Germany.
Photos by the Vatican newspaper L'Osservatore Romano of the celebration showed Benedict sipping a beer. His brother, Monsignor Georg Ratzinger, also joined the party and enjoyed a beer.
Looking happy, the frail Benedict also admired a gift basket whose goodies included pretzels.
He was born on April 16, 1927, in southern Germany. But since the birthday coincided this year with Easter Sunday, Benedict was feted on Monday.
On a sunny, mild day, guests sat outside the monastery on Vatican City grounds where Benedict has lived since he became the first pontiff to resign in 600 years, stunning the Catholic Church.
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This story has been corrected to show that the gift basket contained pretzels, not sausages.
Robert D. “Bob” Haller, 62, of Pocahontas, died Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017, at Old Ripley Township in Pocahontas.
Visitation will be 9 a.m. until service at noon Saturday, Dec. 16, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland.
Though it seemed like it would never come summer has finally arrived, and with it the opportunity for summer camps.
There’s no denying that early exposure to different sports not only helps with skill development, but also offers younger athletes the opportunity to explore and discover where their talents and passions lie.
Newcastle basketball and soccer are once again putting on camps for elementary and middle school aged children. Dogie basketball will be hosting their annual camp this Wednesday through Friday, June 6th-8th at the Dogie Dome, while the Dogie soccer camp is scheduled for June 18th-20th.
Coaches of both programs expressed their commitment to providing young athletes with affordable and local skill development opportunities.
NOTE: The national semifinals from San Antonio will be televised Saturday, March 31, on TBS with team-specific “TeamCast” broadcast on TNT and truTV. The national championship will air Monday, April 2, on TBS.
Jim Nantz, Grant Hill, Bill Raftery and Tracy Wolfson will be on the call for the Final Four and national championship games on TBS. Veteran play-by-play voice Ian Eagle will be on the mic for the regional semifinals and finals for the first time.
Sweet 16/regional semifinals
THURSDAY
7:07 p.m., CBS: No. 7 Nevada vs. No. 11 Loyola-Chicago (Brian Anderson, Chris Webber, Lisa Byington)
7:37 p.m., TBS: No. 3 Michigan vs. No. 7 Texas A&M (Kevin Harlan, Reggie Miller, Dan Bonner, Dana Jacobson)
A company out of the UK called CLR CFF, introduced the world to a new, transparent, caffeinated cold drink.
It’s the first of its kind in the world, and it’s made from high-quality Arabica coffee beans, with some kind of treatment that’s never been done before.
Right now its being sold for $7.50 for two 200-ml bottles… a bit pricey, but might save you money in the long run in teeth whitening products.
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Sheriff
ARRESTS, CITATIONS
• Latriece S. Jackson, 36, of East Moline was booked into the Morgan County Jail at 11:30 p.m. Sunday on a charge of driving while license is revoked or suspended.
Jacksonville Police
ARRESTS, CITATIONS
• Leslie Gomez, 40, of St. Charles was booked into the Morgan County Jail at 6:45 p.m. Sunday on charges of possession of a controlled substance and driving while license is revoked or suspended.
South Jacksonville Police
ARRESTS, CITATIONS
• Brooke R. Johnson, 26, of 101 E. Fifth St., Concord, was booked into the Morgan County Jail at 3:50 p.m. Monday on a charge of retail theft.
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April 28 Max 21 AG:
* For 2017 expects a clear increase in the group turnover and a corresponding improvement in the earnings situation
* FY consolidated net loss of 6.4 million euros ($6.97 million) Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9186 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
March 19 (Reuters) - WAWEL SA:
* FY REVENUE 618.5 MLN ZLOTYS VS 645.9 MLN ZLOTYS YR AGO
* FY OPERATING PROFIT 97.5 MLN ZLOTYS VS 98.7 MLN ZLOTYS YR AGO
* MANAGEMENT TO RECOMMEND ALLOCATING PART OF 2017 PROFIT FOR PAYMENT OF DIVIDENDS
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Baku. 6 March. REPORT.AZ/ Five Pakistani soldiers were killed on March 6 in the Mohmand tribal region near the Afghan border during an attack by unknown militants.
Report informs citing the Anadolu.
The assailants had crossed the border from Afghanistan the night before, the army said, adding that 10 of the attackers are believed to have been killed before the rest retreated.
Militants in Pakistan's tribal regions have been targeted in several military offensives, and several of the groups have taken up sanctuary across the Afghan border. No one has claimed responsibility for the attack.
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Lionel Messi is the highest-paid player in world football, with a staggering value of €126 million!
The figure, which includes bonuses and commercial revenue, far outstrips Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar and Gareth Bale, who trail in Messi's wake.
Goal takes a look at the highest-paid players in world football, according to France Football's latest list!
The Celtics “have a legitimate chance” to reach the NBA Finals, according to Mavs head coachRick Carlisle.
Carlisle on the Celtics: "They've got a legitimate chance to get to the Finals with that team." — Bobby Karalla (@bobbykaralla) February 14, 2017
Dallas suffered a 111-98 loss in Boston on Monday night, and Carlisle came away very impressed by Isaiah Thomas and company.
The defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers remain the favorites to come out of the Eastern Conference, of course, but Carlisle cautions everyone not to sleep on the C’s:
WARREN, Ohio (WKBN) – The Warren Family Mission is asking for your help making sure local kids have the best Christmas possible.
Hundreds of children are served by the mission’s toy giveaway each year, but right now, they’re short on toys.
The giveaway is December 16.
You can drop off new, unwrapped toys at the mission, located at 155 Tod Ave. NW. in Warren. The Mission is collecting toys for children ages 0 to 18 (as long as the teenager is still in high school).
If you don’t have enough time to shop, you can drop off donations and gift cards and a staff member will do the shopping for you.
Now through December 16, donations can be dropped off from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. All donations are tax deductible.
For more information, call 330-394-5437.
A jury will return this morning to hear opening statements and testimony in an alleged fatal fight at a Gainesville apartment last year. Eric Aurelio Reyes, of Gainesville, is facing a murder charge among other counts in a Feb. 11, 2016, indictment.
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States has been engaging in back-channel diplomacy with North Korea for several months, the Associated Press reported on Friday, as President Donald Trump stepped up his warnings to Pyongyang amid rising tensions in the region.
The dialogue involved Joseph Yun, the U.S. envoy for North Korea policy, and Pak Song Il, a senior North Korean diplomat at the United Nations, the AP reported, citing unidentified U.S. officials and others briefed on the process.
Schools can choose to offer brekkie, says the department.
Schools can choose to offer brekkie, says the department. RichHobson
THE Department of Education has responded to a NewsMail story about breakfast programs in local schools.
Bargara man Barry Stick ruffled feathers with a Facebook post claiming that some parents send their children to school hungry.
A department spokeswoman said principals, in consultation with the school community, could choose to offer a breakfast program and determine how it would operate.
"Breakfast programs may be delivered in a variety of ways including by the tuckshop, by the chaplain or student welfare worker, or through other community organisations,.”
"The operation of a breakfast program is specific to each school and information is recorded locally.”
Last year the Queensland Government committed an extra $1 million over four years to expand school breakfast programs.
Members Of U.S. Army Special Forces Killed In Niger Three Green Berets were killed and two more were wounded in an ambush in Niger. The U.S. special forces are in Niger to train local forces in anti-terrorism tactics to battle violent extremists.
MILWAUKEE (AP) — It has been a hot holiday weekend across areas of the Upper Midwest.
Record high temperatures were recorded Sunday across Wisconsin, Minnesota and the Dakotas, where authorities have reported concrete roads buckling from the heat.
Several cities reported highs in the mid- to upper-90s.
The heat took its toll on many roads. In Wisconsin, the southbound lane of Interstate 41 near Fond du Lac was shut down for about two hours after the concrete broke apart. In South Dakota, a similar situation was reported along Interstate 90 near Chamberlain.
A new site has taken a large chunk of TV shows and movie series available on streaming networks and calculated exactly how many hours it will take to binge watch the entire thing up until now! The website, called BingleClock even gives suggestions. For example, if you wanted to sit down and get caught up on all things Game of Thrones, you need to set aside 2 full days, 15 hours and 29 minutes. Never watch a single episode of The Office (what’s wrong with you??) you can get up to speed in 4 days, 3 hours and 30 minutes!
I feel like my own calculations using the chili stains on my sweatpants also generates pretty good estimates.
Visit BingeClock here.
Miami Dolphins offensive lineman Jesse Davis says trying plan a wedding is "hectic and hell". All he wants to do is watch training film when he gets home and she wants to plan the wedding.
After the draw between Tyrone and Dublin at the weekend for many Tyrone folk it’s back to HQ on Sunday as Rock St Patrick’s go in search of the all Ireland junior club title. Our special edition of RHW looks ahead to the Rocks date with destiny
HARTLAND, MI - The left lane of northbound U.S. 23 at M-59 was shut down Friday afternoon after a truck spilled tomato pomace over the freeway.
A semi-truck spilled a load of the by-product of tomato manufacturing on the expressway just north of M-59, and the lane was closed at 4:17 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6, the Michigan Department of Transportation reports.
Michigan State Police were on scene Friday evening.
Traffic on northbound U.S. 23 was backed up to Lee Road near Brighton.
No further information was immediately available.
March 30 Helvetia Holding AG:
* Has successfully placed an inaugural 500 million euros ($536.25 million) subordinated hybrid-bond on EUR capital market through its subsidiary, Helvetia Swiss Insurance Company Ltd.
* Bond bears a fixed coupon of 3.375 pct until its first optional call date in September 2027
* Proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9324 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
NEW YORK — Sinclair Broadcast Group will sell nine TV stations to Standard Media Group for $441.7 million as part of its plan to meet regulatory approval for its pending $3.9 billion acquisition of Tribune Media.
The sale of the stations is contingent on the Tribune deal closing. Sinclair said it expects that deal to close by the end of the second quarter.
The moves come after Sinclair received widespread attention after news reports earlier in April showed dozens of Sinclair news anchors reading an identical script expressing concern about “one-sided news stories plaguing the country.” At the time, President Donald Trump tweeted his support of the network.
The stations include one each in Oklahoma, Michigan, North Carolina, Virginia and Iowa and four in Pennsylvania.
Sinclair owns 193 stations across the country.
WARREN, Mich. (AP) - Police who found a badly decomposed body in bed in a Detroit-area home believe a 62-year-old woman may have shared the home with her dead roommate for months.
Police in Warren found the body of 68-year-old George Curtis on Monday. An autopsy will be performed.
WJBK-TV and The Macomb Daily of Mount Clemens report Tuesday that relatives contacted police after hearing nothing from Curtis for months.
The woman has been hospitalized for a psychiatric evaluation.
Police Commissioner Bill Dwyer tells the newspaper "it's just bizarre (that) she stayed in the home like that and didn't report anything."
Police say Curtis may have been dead for months.
Dwyer says the house may have to be condemned and demolished due to the condition inside and the odor.
July Fourth baseball game pays tribute to WWI baseball game
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The ceremonial first pitch at a July Fourth baseball game in Rhode Island will be reminiscent of the same ritual at a game played during World War I a century ago.
U.S. Navy Adm. William S. Sims organized a baseball league in Europe in 1917.
King George V watched the Navy triumph in the Army versus Navy World Series on Independence Day in 1918 in London.
The Newport Gulls game Wednesday night in Newport will begin with Sims' grandson throwing the first pitch to great grandchildren of men who played for the Navy in the championship.
Artifacts will be displayed, including a baseball the king signed, commemorative watch presented to the winning players and the 1918 scorecard.
The Navy organized it to teach people about history in a different way.
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FILE - In this March 5, 2009 file photo, Michael Jackson announces upcoming concerts at the London O2 Arena in London. The estate of Michael Jackson is suing Disney, saying an ABC television special on the singer’s last days infringed on its intellectual property. The estate filed the lawsuit Wednesday against the network and parent company Disney in federal court in Los Angeles. It alleges that last week’s special “The Last Days of Michael Jackson” illegally uses significant and repeated excerpts of his most valuable songs including “Billie Jean,” and “Bad,” substantial excerpts of his music videos including “Thriller” and “Black or White,” and excerpts from a documentary and feature film that belong to the estate. Joel Ryan, File AP Photo
er, nobody can pre-empt Mr President, adding that it was still premature.
The recovered money found in various currencies is being claimed by the National Intelligence Agency (NIA).
The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), said he has not been directed by President Muhammadu Buhari to investigate the N15 billion recovered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Lagos.Speaking during a telephone chat yesterday, the AGF said the security agencies involved were directly answerable to the president.According to the minist
Paris: Ashleigh Barty hopes to strike a delicate balance between offence and defence in her bold bid to cut short Serena Williams' much-hyped grand slam return in Paris.
Tennis's two comeback queens clash in a centre court showstopper at Roland Garros on Thursday night, with bookmakers handing Australia's 17th seed slight favouritism against the returning three-time French Open champion.
Blessed with one of the sharpest tennis minds in the business, Barty's game plan will be to boss Williams from side to side in an attempt to exhaust the underdone grand slam colossus.
Williams conceded she was unable to fully gauge her level in her first major championship outing in 16 months against big-serving Czech Kristyna Pliskova , such was the soaring ace tally and lack of extended rallies in their first-round tussle on Wednesday.
A second arrest has been made in the fire of a billboard sign in Princess Anne. 19-year-old Joy Shuford, of Owings Mills, turned herself in after her partner was arrested earlier this week for setting the political sign on fire they didn’t agree with. Shuford was charged with malicious destruction of property and commission of a hate crime, but was released on $20,000 bond.
This week on the Blitz with Dean Blevins and John Holcomb:
-The latest on the Cowboy's first fall scrimmage. Head Coach Mike Gundy praised the defense and addressed positions which still need to be decided as the team hits the halfway point of camp.
-Viewer Question of the Week: "What impact do you think Dimitri Flowers will have with the Sooners this season?"
-Dean and John discuss the recent speculation regarding OSU WR James Washington's health, and what that means for the Cowboys.
-Thunder announce last week Patrick Patterson underwent a successful knee procedure and will be out 6-8 weeks.
-Three dates for upcoming Thunder season released. The Thunder's Christmas match is also set.
-Tour OU Football's new 132,000 sq. ft. complex
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LOS ANGELES (AP)  A Southern California man who wanted to smuggle fighter jet parts to Iran has been sentenced to nearly 3 ½ years in federal prison.
City News Service says Zavik Zargarian of Glendale was sentenced Monday.
Authorities say Zargarian tried to buy aircraft parts used in F-18s and other jets from an undercover Homeland Security agent posing as a parts supplier.
Prosecutors say he and an Iranian citizen wanted to buy more than $3.5 million worth of parts.
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Zargarian pleaded guilty last year to violating the U.S. embargo on Iran.
The Iranian citizen, Hanri Terminassian, was charged in the case but remains in Iran.
Dean Elgar scored his fifth Test half century as South Africa reached 147/4 at tea on Day 1 of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Newlands, Cape Town, a venue where they have lost very rarely. Catch live cricket score of South Africa vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test day 1 here.
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PARIS (AP) — French carmaker Renault says half of its models will be electric or hybrid by 2022 and it's investing heavily in "robo-vehicles" with increasing degrees of autonomy.
A strategic plan released Friday aims to boost Renault annual revenues to 70 billion euros ($82.2 billion) by 2022 from 51 billion euros last year, in part through an effort to double sales outside its traditional markets in Europe, notably in China and Russia.
The plans reflect the vision laid out last month by the Renault Nissan Mitsubishi alliance, the world's No. 1 carmaker by sales. Many of Renault's new aims depend on saving money through sharing platforms and development.
CEO Carlos Ghosn said Renault is aiming for 20 electric or hybrid models by 2022, more than half of its 39 models overall.
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Twins have placed outfielder Byron Buxton on the 10-day disabled list with a left big toe fracture.
The Twins announced the move before Wednesday night’s game against the Kansas City Royals.
Buxton has played in 28 games this season, hitting .156 (14-for-90) with four doubles, four RBIs and five stolen bases.
To replace Buxton on the 25-man roster, the Twins recalled right-handed pitcher Aaron Slegers from triple-A Rochester.
Slegers made nine starts for the Red Wings, going 5-2 with a 3.27 ERA, eight walks and 31 strikeouts. The 2017 Twins minor league pitcher of the year was recalled by the Twins earlier this season, but did not appear in a game.
NORWICH  Relay for Life of Chenango County will be holding a team captains meeting on Tuesday, April 18 at 5:30 p.m. in the Community Room at the Morrisville State Norwich Campus to discuss important information regarding this years venue change from the Chenango County Fairgrounds to Norwichs East Park, as well as other logistical information pertaining to the event.
Step into a dream! That is exactly what Pentatonix Grammy winner Kirstin Maldonado did on February 2. The powerhouse vocalist took her first bow in the Tony-winning best musical Kinky Boots as Lauren alongside leading lads Jake Shears and J. Harrison Ghee. Maldonado marks her Broadway debut in Kinky Boots through April 8. Check out the pics from her first curtain call, and then go see her in the show!
Bravo! Catch Kirstin Maldonado in Kinky Boots at the Al Hirschfeld through April 8.
Wind gusts of up to 70 km/h were recorded at Melbourne Airport this morning and further afield in the Alpine regions gusts have reached 100 km/h.
We're also expected to get some rain with the Bureau saying there's a 70 per cent chance of showers.
At least this morning has been quite warm. It's already 15 degrees, very close to our expected top of 17.
Aukey is offering its 20000mAh portable USB-C battery pack for just $33.29 when you check out using coupon code AUKEYB07 at Amazon. This battery pack normally retails for $45 and rarely drops from that price. It has support for Qualcomm's Quick Charge 3.0 and a max output of 5V at 3A on the USB-C port or 5V at 2.4A on the USB-A port. The USB-C port can be used to charge the battery pack itself or to charge a connected device, and the two full-sized USB ports are outputs only.
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The banking watchdog is aiming to increase competition with a new licensing regime that would reduce barriers for new entrants while maintaining adequate safeguards.
Treasurer Scott Morrison, commenting on a discussion paper released by the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority on Tuesday, said the proposed changes complemented the government's plan to enable all authorised deposit-taking institutions to call themselves a bank, rather than just those with capital greater than $50 million.
"A more competitive and innovative financial sector means more choice, lower prices and better service for Australian customers," Mr Morrison said in a statement.
Originally published as More plans for bank competition: Treasurer
Three Rescued after Stranding at Little Susitna River Mouth
Alaska Native News May 29, 2018.
On Sunday night troopers were alerted to three men stranded near the mouth of the Little Susitna River and were requesting assistance, the trooper dispatch revealed on Monday.
26-year-old Logan Koerner of Wasilla called in at 10:50 pm on Sunday night to report that he and two companions became stranded at that location after their watercraft had drifted away on the incoming tide.
Koerner reported that the party was wet but otherwise uninjured and were still capable of starting a fire. Troopers were unable to travel to the location with a boat or by air because of darkness. Troopers maintained contact with the party throughout the night and on Monday morning responded to the stranded group’s location and transported them to the boat launch.
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A HUGE crowd and record prices were the order of the day at the Myrtleford Autumn sale run by Paull and Scollard last month.
A strong field of buyers pushed the top price of the sale to $3110 for a cow and calf raising concerns that current cattle prices are not sustainable.
Prices averaged $2782 across a line-up of 149 heifers (mostly Angus with some Hereford, Simmental-cross and Charolais-cross) which had young calves aged a few weeks.
In all more than 1100 cattle were sold.
Stock agent Dan Ivone said cows and calves had been too cheap for too long.
“I think they are just getting to be where they should be,” he said.
Ever wanted to kick some verbal ass like Kellyanne Conway always seems to do?
Well, there’s a method to her madness.
Class, take note…
Most news anchors–as noted above–give up on a line of questioning and move on to the next question due to time constraints.
And it’s Kellyanne who leaves the interviewers scratching their heads wondering what just happened.
Not with Matt Lauer, however. He actually flustered HER.
Seems the Today show host has been doing his homework, as usual!
A big community fundraiser for the University of Vermont Children's Hospital wrapped up Monday.
The Big Change Roundup is a three month long coin collecting campaign. Folks are asked to donate their spare change to support programs for patients and families. The final change was counted during a party in the hospital lobby. There was also a bake sale and silent auction.
"We use this change every year to make our patients smile and at the same time to buy lifesaving equipment if needed. It reaches out to the entire North County wherever children are we want to be able to be there for them to keep the care local and keep the care the best," said Dr. Lewis First, Vermont Children's Hospital.
This year the Big Change Roundup for Kids collected $314,667.16. That's down from last year's total of just over $350,000.
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - The local bakery owner caught up in a legal battle over her refusal to make a wedding cake for a lesbian couple is heading to Kern County Superior Court on Friday.
Cathy Miller, the owner of Tastries Bakery, is facing a discrimination case filed by the state.
Prosecutors say she discriminated against the couple in August because they are gay. Miller said because of her religious beliefs, she would not design a cake for them. She did refer them to another baker who would.
Miller filed an opposition brief last week. The California Family Council will be leading a prayer in support of Miller before her court hearing on Friday.
The couple was also already married for at least six months before they approached Miller, according to court documents.
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A small group of anti-death penalty protesters, nearly outnumbered at times by the press, gathered this evening at the Arkansas Governor's Mansion in a slow drizzle. Then there was this man, in a t-shirt with "Trump 45" on the back and "He's My President" on his chest. He refused to give his name. Emotions do, of course, run high over the issue of the death penalty, but it has got to be painful to walk around with this kind of rage in your guts.Video by Arkansas Times photographer Brian Chilson
Justice, police, jails, pot: The words don’t appear at all in the Ontario throne speech. These are odd omissions, considering Premier Kathleen Wynne’s government has made progress on law and order, from bail reform to the promise of a new Ottawa jail. And the province is providing cash to cities to deal with marijuana legalization.
It appears Wynne is ceding the crime agenda to PC leader Doug Ford, who proposed private sales of marijuana before rethinking himself.
Public safety concerns Ontarians. Voters will want to know what all parties plan.
The Brown Deer Police Department was called out to a home after a woman called to report that her daughter used her credit card without her knowledge.
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It happened around 5 p.m. on Sunday.
The 48-year-old woman told police that her 12-year-old daughter took her credit card without permission and bought a cell phone. The mother wanted the daughter removed from her home.
The phone was turned over to the 48-year-old woman. The girl's father was called and agreed to pick up the daughter.
Police counseled those involved on their behavior.
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Glynn Watson Jr. and Jack McVeigh scored 15 points apiece to lead four Nebraska players in double figures, and the Cornhuskers used their best shooting half of the season to set the tone in an 82-66 victory over Penn State on Tuesday night.
Jordy Tshimanga and Tai Webster had 12 points each for the Huskers (11-14, 5-8 Big Ten), who ended a three-game losing streak.
Tony Carr had 15 points and Lamar Stevens added 13 to pace Penn State (14-13, 6-8), which lost for the first time in three games.
The Huskers shot 63 percent in the first half. McVeigh scored five points at the start of a 10-3 spurt that got them out to a 34-25 lead, and he beat the buzzer with a swish from the half-court line to make it 45-37 at half.
LAHORE: Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted scattered rains in the country including the provincial capital from Tuesday to Saturday.According to a spokesman for the department, a westerly wave is likely to approach upper parts of the country on Tuesday. Under the influence of this weather system, intermittent rain/ thunderstorm and snowfall are expected over upper parts of the country from Tuesday to Saturday.
Scattered rain is also expected over Islamabad, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, FATA, Upper Punjab (including Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Sargodha and Lahore divisions), Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir.
Isolated light rain/ snowfall over hills is expected in Quetta and Zhob divisions, while light-to-moderate snowfall is also expected over the hills of Malakand, Hazara divisions, Galliyat, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir during this period.
“Intermittent rain may trigger landslides in the mountainous areas of KP, GB and Kashmir,” he said.
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CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Wearing a Cleveland Browns polo, newly retired Joe Thomas received a standing ovation during the first timeout of the Cleveland Cavaliers' national TV matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks Monday night.
Then shortly before play resumed, while Thomas was being shown on the video board, Thomas shared a big bear hug with Cavaliers star LeBron James, who went over to greet the Browns legend.
Following Thomas' retirement announcement last week, James showed his admiration for Thomas.
Helleva career @joethomas73!!! Next stop Canton for you brother!! [?] https://t.co/QtoT0DKUwP -- LeBron James (@KingJames) March 14, 2018
"Helleva career Joe Thomas," James tweeted. "Next stop Canton for you brother!!"
Trucks delivered water to people displaced to rudimentary camps in al-Rafeed, a town on the Syrian border with Israel in al-Quneitra province, on July 2. In this footage, water trucks, including those from the Syrian Civil Defense, deliver water to people in al-Rafeed, who say there is a severe shortage of water, food and basic supplies. A man described as a refugee from Daraa calls on anyone who can help, including Arabs or international organizations, to supply water for the displaced people. Other footage shows tents built out of basic materials. On July 2, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs said, an estimated 271,800 individuals have been displaced from the Daraa and Quneitra governorates since June 17. Credit: Bawaba Quneitra via Storyful
HIGASHISHIRAKAWA, Japan (AP) — The Latest on a U.S. veteran returning a fallen Japanese soldier’s flag to the man’s relatives (all times local):
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A U.S. World War II veteran has returned to a fallen soldier’s family a Japanese flag he took from the man’s body 73 years ago.
Marvin Strombo knew the calligraphy-covered flag was more than a keepsake of the war. It was a treasure that would fill a void for the dead man’s family.
The flag he handed over Tuesday to Sadao Yasue’s siblings is the first trace of their brother. The Japanese authorities only gave them a wooden box containing a few rocks, a substitution for the remains that have never been returned.
Strombo has said he also plans to explain to Yasue’s relatives how their brother died.
An investigation is now underway after a car smashed into a police cruiser at Denman and Alberni streets in Vancouver around 2 a.m. Reporter Tanya Beja is live from the scene with the latest details.
The U.S. Army Ranger who died in an accidental shooting Wednesday at a training facility near the Oregon coast had just celebrated his birthday days earlier.
Officials identified Spc. Devin James Kuhn as the soldier who died after a shot was fired Wednesday night in the housing area at Camp Rilea. The shot was fired during a training, according to officials.
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LINCOLN – Niagara Regional Police shut down two marijuana grow operations, which had medical marijuana licences, but obtained extra licences after Health Canada was provided with fraudulent information.
At about 3 p.m. on Oct. 4, police executed search warrants at 5377 King St., where 10 people were arrested.
However, of those arrested, only two people were charged.
Li Jun-Yi ,60, and Lin Jie-X, have been charged with unlawful Production of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Proceeds of Crime.
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. (AP) – A Michigan woman wants to send her daughter to college – and she’s not afraid to beg.
Lori Truex began standing on a busy street corner in Battle Creek this week with a handmade plea for donations. Kendall Truex has been accepted to Michigan State University but needs $24,000.
Truex tells the Battle Creek Enquirer that she’ll share her daughter’s high school and community college transcripts and her Michigan State admission letter. Her sign says Kendall is a 4.0 student.
Truex says she drives a school bus, and her husband works in a factory. She says soliciting money for her daughter is out of her “comfort zone” but “you do what you have to do for your kids.”
Kendall says her mom is an “inspiration.”
Christina Hammock Koch is set to launch to the International Space Station in April 2019.
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The 2017 Calder Cup Playoffs kick off this week, and with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms qualifying for the first time since they were called the Philadelphia Phantoms in 2009, we're all a bit excited. But how can you actually watch these games? There are a few different ways, of course.
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Did your favorite movies and TV shows make the cut for a Golden Globe nomination? Click through for nominees for the upcoming Golden Globes, hosted by Seth Meyers on January 7, 2018.
NEW YORK (AP) — A shade of purple inspired by the late superstar Prince and his custom-made Yamaha piano was announced Monday by the icon’s estate.
The royal hue created by the Pantone Color Institute was dubbed “Love Symbol #2,” paying tribute to the graphic Prince began using as his name in 1993 in a testy battle with Warner Bros. Records over ownership of the master recordings of some of his biggest hits. He switched back to Prince in 2000 after his Warner Bros. contract expired.
Prince also used the symbol on the cover of a 1992 album before he took it as a name and it was his signature early on after release of his hit “Purple Rain.”
Prince died in April 2016 at age 57 of an opioid overdose, according to authorities.
A new vendor is being sought to provide security at Union Station after the Worcester Redevelopment Authority and the firm that has been providing those services agreed to terminate their contract. Michael E. Traynor, the city's chief development officer, said there have been reoccurring issues regarding security coverage at Union Station because Rhode Island-based RIBI Security has been having trouble hiring people to provide enough coverage for the station.
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March 19 (Reuters) - DarioHealth Corp:
* DARIOHEALTH - QTRLY REPORTS ON FORM 10-Q FOR QUARTER ENDED MARCH 30, 2017, JUNE 30, 2017 AND SEPT 30, 2017 FILED WITH SEC SHOULD NO LONGER BE RELIED UPON​
* DARIOHEALTH SAYS CO’S MANAGEMENT IDENTIFIED CERTAIN ERROR RECORDED FOR RELEVANT PERIODS - SEC FILING
* DARIOHEALTH - ‍ERROR RELATING TO RE-MEASUREMENT OF LIABILITY WARRANTS BEFORE RECLASSIFICATION FROM LIABILITY TO EQUITY IN PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2017​
* DARIOHEALTH CORP - CO TO REFLECT INCREASED NET LOSS FROM PRIOR PERIODS BUT RESTATEMENTS TO NOT HAVE IMPACT ON S STOCKHOLDER S EQUITY FOR PRIOR PERIODS​ Source text: (bit.ly/2FKmL8R) Further company coverage:
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Current break of indicated support at 1.2437-40 (61.8% Fibonacci retracement of 1.2347-1.2582 and previous support) adds credence to our view that the rebound from 1.2347 (last week’s low) has ended at 1.2549 and bearishness remains for the fall from 1.2582 to extend weakness to 1.2400-10, below there would encourage for further decline to 1.2375-80 first.
In view of this, would not chase this fall here and would be prudent to sell cable on subsequent recovery as 1.2500 should limit upside. Only break of said resistance at 1.2549 would abort and shift risk back to upside for another rise towards last week’s high at 1.2582.
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence on Sunday condemned the violence during a march by white supremacists in Charlottesville, Virginia.
“We have no tolerance for hate and violence, white supremacists or neo-Nazis or the KKK. We condemn them in the strongest possible terms,” he said.
Conjoined twins from North Carolina are sleeping side-by-side for the first time, following separation at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.Last week, a 30-member team co-led by neurosurgeon Gregory Heuer, MD, PhD and plastic surgeon Jesse Taylor, MD separated Erin and Abby Delaney in surgery lasting more than 12 hours."Separating conjoined twins is a very complex surgery followed by a long and complicated recovery, but we are very hopeful for a positive outcome," said Taylor. "Erin and Abby are now recovering in our Pediatric Intensive Care Unit under close monitoring by our expert teams."The 10-month-old twins, who were born at CHOP last July, were joined at the top of their heads.It took months of planning and preparation for the risky surgery.Erin and Abby will need follow-up procedures, but they should go home later this year.
LONDON, April 12 (IFR) - Japan's Nomura has appointed Adam Islef as head of telecoms, media and technology in Europe, Middle East and Africa.
Islef had been co-head of EMEA financial sponsors, and his co-head Guy Hume will now take sole responsibility of financial sponsors for the region, a bank spokesman said on Wednesday.
The changes are effective immediately.
Islef will be responsible for developing the TMT franchise in EMEA by building client relationships and originating and executing key deals, the bank said. He will report to EMEA investment banking head Charles Pitts-Tucker; Yutaka Mogi, co-head of investment banking in EMEA; and Roy Kabla, global head of media and telecoms.
Hume will continue to report to Patrice Maffre, global head of acquisition and leveraged finance. (Reporting by Steve Slater)
Pilot ejects from Arizona-based fighter jet south of Las Vegas
A pilot was in good condition after ejecting from an F-16 fighter jet while attempting to land this morning in Lake Havasu City, Ariz., about 150 miles south of Las Vegas, according to officials at Luke Air Force Base.
The pilot of the jet, assigned to the Arizona base, was on a training flight when he diverted about 10:30 a.m. to Lake Havasu City Municipal Airport following an unspecified issue, officials said.
The pilot, who was not identified, was hospitalized but was OK, officials said.
The incident comes on the heels of an F-16 crash earlier this month at the Nevada Test and Training Range northwest of Las Vegas that killed Air Force Thunderbirds pilot Maj. Stephen Del Bagno.
Del Bagno, based out of Nellis Air Force Base near North Las Vegas, was conducting a training flight April 4 when his aircraft went down, officials said.
Carrie Fisher's only daughter, actress Billie Lourd, posted an emotional and downright gut-wrenching Instagram regarding the tragic passing of her mother, Carrie Fisher, and grandmother, Debbie Reynolds, only a day apart.
All our love to Billie and her family.
There are on the WATE-TV Knoxville story from 12 hrs ago, titled US official: Russia deployed missile in violation of treaty. In it, WATE-TV Knoxville reports that:
Russia has deployed a cruise missile in violation of a Cold War-era arms control treaty, a Trump administration official said Tuesday, a development that complicates the outlook for U.S.-Russia relations amid turmoil on the White House national security team. The Obama administration three years ago accused the Russians of violating the 1987 Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty by developing and testing the prohibited cruise missile, and officials had anticipated that Moscow eventually would deploy it.
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A record number of passengers travelled through the YYC Calgary International Airport this year, the airport authority announced this week.
More than 16 million people flew in or out of Calgary’s airport in 2017 – 16.3 million, to be exact – which represents a 3.8 per cent year over year increase from 2016.
Cargo deliveries also increased: an additional 147,000 tonnes were moved through the airport last year compared to 2016.
Bob Sartor, president and CEO of The Calgary Airport Authority, called the growth ‘a very optimistic' sign.
“The strength of our passenger and cargo volumes indicates a positive economic future for the city, as people continue to come to Calgary to experience our famous hospitality,” Sartor said in a news release.
The GeForce website now offers new GeForce game-ready 385.28 WHQL drivers, saying these are the drivers for tomorrow's release of, offering an NVIDIA Tech in Agents of Mayhem trailer . Also, Hypothermia has word on new AMD Radeon Software Crimson ReLive Edition drivers on the AMD Download Drivers Page . We can't find these ourselves amid their confusing redesign, but you may have better luck.
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - A local church hosted hundreds for a 4th of July Celebration.
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New Life Fellowship, on the east side of Terre Haute, holds their annual celebration every year. It's on the Sunday before the 4th of July.
The packed event included free admission, along with food, vendors, music and a fireworks display.
Organizers said the event normally draws in 1000 to 1500 people every year.
"This event is just to remember all the beautiful things that the Lord has provided for our country," said Pastor Jeff Harpole, "and we're very patriotic tonight."
As a hearing continues today for a teenager who killed four people and injured seven in La Loche, Sask., no motive for the devastating crime has yet emerged. The teen, who can't be named because he was just under 18 at the time, has pleaded guilty to two counts of first-degree murder, two counts of second-degree murder and seven counts of attempted murder.
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NORTH BAY - The North Bay and District Humane Society is appealing to the public for assistance in paying for surgery for a tabby cat named Sage.
"Sage is a friendly, sweet cat in need of surgery to better her quality of life," a GoFundMe page outlines.
Sage came to the Humane Society on May 5 and staff quickly discovered that she would require hernia surgery as soon as possible.
The treatment plan covers an initial surgery, which will cost approximately $1,100 and includes IV, anesthetic and the surgery itself, but she may require additional vet care so the goal for the fundraising page has been set at $1,500.
COLUMBIA, Tenn. (WKRN) – Columbia firefighters worked a large house fire Saturday morning on South Main Street near Highland Avenue.
Authorities cautioned residents to avoid the area since roads were closed for emergency vehicles.
Large plumes of smoke were visible for miles just after 8 a.m.
No word on a cause or any injuries was immediately available.
This is a developing story. We will have updates as they are made available to us.
Apple sunk into correction territory Tuesday, shedding more than a percent and falling below $163 for the first time since February.
Shares were off more than 11.5 percent since March 13 — when the stock hit an all-time intraday high of $183.50.
Wall Street is increasingly wary of the stock as evidence piles up that iPhone demand will soften going forward. The company is also is reeling from reports of currently weak iPhone sales and one analyst's prediction that the high-end iPhone X would be killed off this year — though not everyone agrees with the premise.
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Arizona 0 0 1—1 Chicago 0 0 3—3
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Third Period_1, Chicago, Wingels 4 (Oesterle, Hayden), 7:36. 2, Arizona, Duclair 7 (Goligoski, Chychrun), 14:02. 3, Chicago, Anisimov 13 (Seabrook, Kane), 15:13. 4, Chicago, Schmaltz 5 (Kane), 16:58.
Shots on Goal_Arizona 9-10-13_32. Chicago 13-7-17_37.
Power-play opportunities_Arizona 0 of 1; Chicago 0 of 2.
Goalies_Arizona, Wedgewood 3-5-3 (37 shots-34 saves). Chicago, Crawford 12-7-2 (32-31).
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Referees_Ghislain Hebert, Chris Lee. Linesmen_Steve Barton, Derek Nansen.
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North Bay Ice Boltz player Chloe Gravelle (88), right, and Sudbury Lady Wolves' Meghan Papineau (24) battle for the puck during an OWHA bantam A playdown match at the Sam Jacks Recreation Centre, Friday.
Sudbury won 4-1, finishing a closely-fought 2-1 game with a pair of empty-net tallies. The two teams continue the series to earn a berth in the provincials this April with another match in Sudbury Saturday.
In Lower Lakes Female Hockey League action, Sudbury is second in the Central Division with a 12-4-6 record while North Bay is seventh at (6-9-1).
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The violence in Virginia on Saturday is an indication of just how divided America has become since the Republican takeover of Congress during the Clinton administration. Their "Contract with America" began the era of the rabid right wing talk show hosts like Limbaugh and Hannity stirring up bigotry and hatred. Spineless, hypocritical politicians like Newt Gingrich saw opportunity and furthered their careers riding the coattails of hatred. Suddenly political discourse became personal and the angry white voter was born.
If America doesn't temper its violence by engaging in meaningful dialog, we are heading for a civil war that will pit brother against brother. Forget about the slogans and catch phrases; Americans must search for the real facts on the issues that so divide this great country, as there is great danger in ignorance. The old saying is true, "the truth will set you free."
Robert J. Pietraroia,
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A truck driver says the economy is booming for him personally and although he sees the threat of driverless trucks, he believes it will come after his lifetime. Will it?
1:13 It's a girl! First local baby of the new year born at St. Elizabeth's Pause
2:41 Kristen Poshard talks about personal tragedy and her new position with Madison County
1:20 Blues forward David Perron talks about the NHL Winter Classic
1:07 Edwardsville football coach talks playoff loss to Glenbard West
2:08 The Sandwich Shop leaves a legacy in Collinsville
1:48 Water skiing in front of the Arch to raise money
2:00 Estes, Thomas connect to give East St. Louis playoff win
1:40 State champion high school football team comes home as heroes
0:30 Edwardsville basketball stars honored after tourney title
Bret Weinstein, a faculty member at The Evergreen State College, says he has relocated his family for their safety, and he's unsure about his future at the liberal arts college in Olympia. Bret Weinstein, a faculty member at The Evergreen State College, says he has relocated his family for their safety, and he's unsure about his future at the liberal arts college in Olympia.
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Old Navy plans to open 60 stores in the U.S. this year, CNBC reports. Long-term U.S. government bond yields crossed the 3 percent threshold, according to the Wall Street Journal. These are among today’s must reads from around the commercial real estate industry.
Julie Madden works her dog Leo. They are searching for scents that leads to treats for the dog at Henry Farm in Jacksonville .
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Police are appealing for information after thieves targeted a property in the Doagh Road area this morning.
Detailing the incident, a PSNI spokesperson said: “Just after 3am on Tuesday, February 14, police received the report of a burglary at a residential premises in the Hillcrest Crescent area of Croughfern.
“As a result of the break in a silver vehicle was stolen from the property. Investigations into this incident are ongoing.”
WHICH TEAM MATE…
…would you WANT to kick for goal to win after the siren? Richmond Spanner
...would NOT WANT to tackle you at training? David Adeang
...would you NOT WANT to eat their cooking? David Adeang
...spends MOST TIME getting their hair just right? Mikey Hiram
Favourite AFL team? Carlton
Favourite AFL Player? Anthony Koutoufidis
Anthony Koutoufidis
Your best other sport? Rugby 7s
DO YOU...
…Bounce the ball or tap on the ground Bounce
…wear footy socks up or down Down
...prefer AFL Grand Final? Day/Twilight/Night? Night
Most Embarrassing Footy Moment Practice Match in Brisbane vs PNG, didn’t get a touch
Any Footy Superstitions? Clean boots – every game
How did you end up playing this game? Grew up in Nauru. Got to love the game in Nauru as a child.
Best Footy moment? Nauru AFL Grand Final premiers 2017
PREDICTIONS
Mens Div 1 PNG
Womens Ireland
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Meet Missouri Team for Breakfast - courtesy of the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce
Make 2018 Your Year to Export (or Enhance What You Already Do)!!
Meet Missouri Team for Breakfast December 13th at the Joplin Chamber.
Representatives from Missouri's export offices in Europe, Middle East and India want to meet
companies interested in exporting or that already export and want to expand opportunities..
The team will be at the Joplin Chamber for a roundtable on their market areas beginning at
7:45 am. Roundtable will be followed with one on one discussions with anyone interested beginning at 8:45.
NOTE. You do not have to attend the roundtable to have a one on one meeting.
Missouri Export Roundtable- Wednesday, December 13th
7:30 am: Doors Open
7:45 am: Round table
8:45 am: One on One
RSVP to Lisa or Lea at 624-4150. Or email Lea at: lea@joplincc.com
A commercial fire was reported in southwest Oklahoma City.
The fire happened about 12:45 p.m. Wednesday near SW 29 and Portland Avenue.
The fire was at a large metal building which was reportedly an auto body shop.
Firefighters were able to quickly knock down the fire.
Stay with News 9 and News9.com for more information as it becomes available.
Teacher Teresa Danks who has panhandled for classroom supplies in Tulsa, attended a school supply drive event held by Judge Sergio de Leon and UEA on Thursday, September 28, 2017. Joyce Marshall jlmarshall@star-telegram
BREC is hosting a family-friendly archery course for families called Guardian and Me Archery.
Scheduled from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on April 25 at BREC’s Plank Road Park, the class serves as a one-day introduction archery. Participants are encouraged to bring a family member or friend to join them learning a new skill.
RELATED: BREC hosting 2 Sunset Paddles at University Lakes in April
The cost is $20 per pair. Participants must be 8 years of age or older. The deadline to register for this event is April 23.
You can register for Guardian and Me Archery other BREC Outdoor Adventure events by clicking here. For more information email outdooradventure@brec.org.
This event is sponsored by Subaru of Baton Rouge.
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MONTREAL — The Quebec government says it hopes to greatly reduce the use of paper in the province’s judicial system in order to make it much more efficient.
The emphasis on making sure documents and files are computerized is part of a $500-million investment over five years in the justice system that was announced in last month’s provincial budget.
Justice Minister Stephanie Vallee also said today there will also be more use of video conferences between detention centres and courthouses when an arraignment is expected to be brief.
The goal is to cut costs related to the transfer of people who face charges.
April 20 Gosuncn Technology Group Co Ltd :
* Says it will issue 43.6 million shares at 13.32 yuan per share and pay cash of 100 million yuan in exchange for 84.1 pct stake in a ZTEWelink Technology, a wireless communication firm
* Transaction price valued 681.0 million yuan
* It will issue shares via private placement, to raise up to 330 million yuan for payment of the transaction
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/zKpfGx
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
In this photo taken Jan. 26, 2016, the empty playground at Trinity Lutheran Church in Columbia, Mo. Justice Neil Gorsuch's first week hearing Supreme Court arguments features a case that's giving school choice advocates hope for an easier use of public money for private, religious schools in dozens of states.
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Trade body Ocean Energy Europe (OEE) and monitoring organisation Copernicus Marine Service have entered into a partnership to help wave and tidal companies create export opportunities.
EU-backed Copernicus Marine Service uses the Copernicus satellite network to generate data on seas and oceans.
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25 Jan 2018 OEE said the three-year partnership will improve access to this data for the ocean energy industry, with a strong focus on export markets.
It will also help inform the next iteration of Copernicus Marine Service for the marine energy sector by leveraging knowledge from the industry, it added.
“Precise data such as current speed is paramount to assessing electricity production and reducing costs,” said OEE chief executive Rémi Gruet.
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Rebecca Jo Williams, 65, died Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017, at the Jewish Hospital in Louisville.
Born Feb. 10, 1952, in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late Walter Carroll and Marjorie Marie Grubbs Williams.
She was a retired employee of Createc, and a member of the Battle Baptist Church.
CHINO HILLS LaMelo Ball, the younger brother of UCLA's star freshman Lonzo Ball, scored 92 points 41 in the fourth quarter to help Chino Hills beat Los Osos, 146-123, on Tuesday night. He only had 29 points at halftime.
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After Carla Brookman took the oath of office in a crowded Des Plaines city council chamber nearly two decades ago, the rookie 5th Ward alderman unintentionally began to return to the audience rather than advancing to the council dais. "I waited four years to get up here, and I walk the other way," Brookman quipped after taking her seat on the city council in April 1997.
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A court has banned the ride-sharing service Uber from operating in Brno, the second largest city in the Czech Republic.
The Brno regional court issued the ban after a legal complaint by a taxi company with support from Brno City Hall.
Uber, which has been operating in Brno since Feb. 1, can yet appeal the ruling.
In a statement issued Tuesday, Brno City Hall said it is not against mobile applications and new taxi services but they have to be provided in line with the law.
Uber argues it is not a common taxi company but the court ruled that it is.
Some of Uber's services are banned in other European cities. But the company still operates in the Czech capital, Prague.
Explore further: Uber smartphone apps provisionally banned in Italy
[India], Mar 20 (ANI): External Affairs Minister (EAM) Sushma Swaraj on Tuesday confirmed that 39 Indians, who went missing in Mosul in Iraq in the year 2014 have been killed.
Speaking at Rajya Sabha, Swaraj said that the dreaded terror outfit Islamic State (IS) had killed all the Indian nationals.
In July last year, Swaraj had firmly said in the Parliament that she would not declare the 39 Indians dead without concrete proof or evidence.
"It is a sin to declare a person dead without concrete evidence. I will not do this sin," Swaraj said in a statement in the Lok Sabha in 2017.
Earlier, India had asked Iraq for help in locating the missing Indians after Iraqi forces recaptured Mosul from IS. The 39 persons, most of whom hailed from Punjab, were working on projects near Mosul, when they were kidnapped during their evacuation. (ANI)
There are 12 parades taking place tonight - according to the Parades Commission website.
According to the Parades Commission the events taking place are:
Drumquin Pipe Band Drumquin
LOL 1043 Clough
Charity Band Parade for Autism NI Bushmills
Pettigo no 10 Kesh
Pride Of The Village Beragh
Pound Bridge & District Community ...Ballylesson
Hamiltonsbawn Silver Band Hamiltonsbawn
Broughshane LOL No503 Broughshane
Ballynafeigh District LOL No 10 Belfast
Schomberg Society Kilkeel Limited Kilkeel
Milltown Arch Committee Milltown
Carrickfergus District LOL No 19 Carrickfergus
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The Richmond Police Department is investigating an armed robbery that took place near VCU’s campus Tuesday night.
Authorities say the armed robbery occurred in the 900 block of N. Lombardy Street just before 6:30 p.m.
According to police, the suspect approached the victim displaying a knife, taking the victim’s wallet. The suspect then fled westbound on W. Broad Street.
The suspect is described by police as a black male in his 30’s, 6 foot tall, weighing 190 to 200 pounds, and has facial hair. The suspect was wearing a dark skull cap, dark long sleeve shirt, and dark baggy pants.
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Aug 15 (Reuters) - Leisure And Resorts World Corp:
* Hy consolidated net income 362 million pesos which is 40% lower Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Feb 2 (Reuters) - KohYoung Technology Inc :
* Says it plans to pay annual cash dividend as 700 won/share to shareholders of record on Dec. 31, 2017
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/Bu7w9e
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Austin Dillon and The Dow Intellifresh Camaro ZL1 Team Finishes 37th at Chicagoland Speedway Despite Solid Showing
37th
14th 19th "All I can say is what a race. We started off Stage One with a deficit when we decided to gamble and late-pit, which put us one lap down. Luckily, the Dow Intellifresh Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 was decent on the long run and we were able to get back on the lead lap. Our car was really solid and we were racing in the top-12. Shortly into the third stage, my foot went flat down to the floorboard when I pressed the brakes. We came down pit road, but it was evident we needed to retire to the garage. The entire right-front hub burned up and was on fire. It's definitely not the ending we were hoping for, but we're heading to Daytona next week and we love that place so we have confidence leading into next week." -Austin Dillon Ryan Newman and the Okuma Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Team Battle Back from Handling Challenges to Finish 15th at Chicagoland Speedway
Marvin Bagley III, the consensus top recruit in the nation, commits to Duke after reclassifying to the 2017 class. Time_Sports
President Donald Trump speaks about his plan to combat opioid drug addiction at Manchester Community College, Monday, March 19, 2018, in Manchester, N.H. Elise Amendola AP Photo
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Washington's annual Downtown Holiday Market is open for business. For the last 13 years, this unique seasonal market has provided shopping and entertainment from just after Thanksgving until right before Christmas. VOA's Eunjung Cho reports.
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Teams representing Shoreham and Bognor competed in a water polo first.
Shoreham Stingrays and Bognor Barracudas played out a 6-6 draw in the newly-formed Drenched Mini Under-13 League.
Officials said it was the first time either town had had a team represent them in the sport for years, if ever.
Officials said it was the first time either town had had a team represent them in the sport for years, if ever.
Matthew White and Tony Gray – both members of Worthing Swimming Club – came up with the idea to grow water polo in Sussex.
Bognor Barracudas set the pace, moving 3-1 ahead in the first quarter. But Owen Halligan and Tristan Roderick scored three goals each for Barracudas, who led 6-4 heading into the final quarter.
Stingrays rallied in the closing stages, scoring twice to salvage a draw.
Jamie Miles was the man to get both goals as it finished 6-6 in the end. Both teams will be looking forward to their next match.
If you would like to try the sport, visit www.drenchedschool.co.uk for more information.
TAIPEI, April 20 Taiwan stocks were little changed on Thursday, as electronics and financials held steady. The main TAIEX index was flat at 9,638.76 points, as of 0353 GMT, after closing down 1.1 percent on Wednesday. The electronics subindex was up 0.1 percent, while the financial subindex added 0.3 percent. The Taiwan dollar softened T$0.005 to stand at T$30.423 to the U.S. dollar, with investors watching if the rate would touch the 30.50 intraday level. (Reporting by Jess Macy Yu; Editing by Amrutha Gayathri)
Police have denied reports of widespread attacks and killings in Nairobi’s Mathare slum yesterday night.
According to Inspector General of Police Joseph Boinnet, police have launched an investigation on the source of the reports that caused panic in Nairobi, following claims of mass killings in the slum.
He termed as fake reports circulating on social media that members of a particular community were killing others, and assured that there’s adequate security there.
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission Chairperson (NCIC) Francis Ole Kaparo has also urged Kenyans to maintain peace and restrain from inciting others or engaging in acts of violence.
The second May Bank Holiday saw two of the UK’s largest festivals open – and in one case close – its doors: the BBC’s Biggest Weekend drew crowds to four cities representing England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales, while the Hay festival (which runs until this Sunday) once again built its own tented conurbation just down the road from the famed “town of books”.
Both elicited the same sort of excitement in their respective audiences, drawn together by their love of music or manuscripts respectively. But what united them further was the due diligence required when it came to choosing appropriate clothing.
Although both events alluded to it, neither dress code was ever likely to be a walk in the park. Apparel capable of going from high summer to a sudden deluge in minutes is necessary, all the while managing the recent uptick in festival-goer decorum that would have appeared fanciful to those who considered mud-wrestling the only viable offstage attraction just a few years ago.
(Amy Beth Bennett/South Florida Sun-Sentinel via AP, Pool, File). FILE - In a Wednesday, March 14, 2018 file photo, Nikolas Cruz is lead out of the courtroom after an arraignment hearing at the Broward County Courthouse in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Cruz is...
Science proves why a Bloody Mary tastes better on a plane Cornell researchers studying Blooby Marys found that sweetness is suppressed “in noisy situations — like the 85 decibels aboard a jetliner” while the taste of umami-rich foods like tomato juice...
You don’t have to be a vampire to enjoy a Bloody Mary Drinking Bloody Marys isn’t just a brunch-time pursuit ­— the tomato cocktail is also perfect for Halloween. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the French drink’s arrival in the...
UPDATE 1-Iceland cuts rates again as tourism strengthens crown currency
COPENHAGEN, June 14 Iceland's central bank has cut its key interest rate for the fourth time in less than a year in response to a tourism boom that has strengthened the crown currency to levels not seen since a major banking crisis struck the North Atlantic island almost a decade ago.
Pranks are all fun and games, unless someone actually thinks it’s real. In a worst case scenario, pranking your spouse could cause the relationship to end.
them cheating pranks & breakup pranks highkey emotional abuse. i’m not fw it at all. let a mf do that to me & we really done lol but y’all do you — poet (@fiineapplepizza) February 23, 2018
Fortunately, this famous Youtube couple didn’t split after the wife’s disgusting, but hilarious prank — but her husband was livid:
Are you breaking up? Or nah.
Check out the 2XFamily on Youtube for more hilarious videos.
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When we as a people can genuinely support each other amazing is possible. I was able to watch The Maharaja do his thing in Vancouver and now I'm excited to announce @wwe Champ @jindermahal will be taking time away from his busy schedule to accompany the Team for my debut fight in his home province of Alberta. Shout out to the boss @danawhite for hooking up the VIP treatment #indian #onebillionstrong #punjabi #pride #support #loyal #humble #respect #wwe #ufc
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MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – There’s a new coach in town in Perry for the Panthers: Kevin Smith replaces the previous coach after being a longtime assistant at Northside.
Last year, the Panthers finished 3-7, with a 9-31 record for the last four seasons.
The Panthers have had a revolving door of head coaches recently, as Smith is the 4th coach in the last 6 seasons for the school.
Perry will be in Region 2-4A along with Howard, Mary Persons, Spalding, Upson-Lee, and West Laurens.
OFFENSE:
Five starters returning on offense.
This includes quarterback Christian Corbett, and running backs Jay Watkins and Tyrell Owens.
The Panthers will also have WR’s Davion Ross and Malik Mullins on board.
DEFENSE:
Another set of five starters back for the defense.
OL Jamati Harris, DL Antwan Fann, DE Cameron Johnson, DB Jecory Burks, DB Keinjus King.
FIRST GAME: August 25th at Rutland.
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Murray State University has announced its dean’s list recipients for the fall 2017 semester. The list recognizes the academic accomplishments of the university’s undergraduate students.
"We take great pride in our students' academic achievements,” said Dr. Mark Arant, provost and vice president for academic affairs. “This recognition is a testament to their hard work, dedication, and excellence during the fall 2017 semester."
A sortable table by city and state is located at https://www.murraystate.edu/commencement/graduates/
MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich. (AP) – About 1,700 business, political and civil leaders are gathering on Mackinac Island for an annual policy conference hosted by the Detroit Regional Chamber.
The four-day meeting began Tuesday with receptions and orientation but kicks into gear Wednesday.
Main themes include whether Michigan is prepared competitively for major business investment, how to make the state ready for disruption from the autonomous vehicle industry and restoring trust in government, media and business.
A debate featuring the Democratic and Republican gubernatorial candidates also will be held on the island. Two Democrats, Gretchen Whitmer and Shri Thanedar, have unveiled policy initiatives to talk up at the conference.
We didn't know it was possible, but after Sunday night's Grammy Awards, we love Adele even more than we ever have before.
LONDON — The Daily Mail is branching into television, hiring Canadian ESPN football analyst Jesse Palmer to host a daily U.S. syndicated show starting next month.
The New York-based show seeks to replicate the blend of news, sensation, human interest and entertainment that has made the brand's online offering a trans-Atlantic success.
Britain's Daily Mail newspaper has expanded internationally with websites based in the U.K., U.S. and Australia that claim 244 unique visitors a month.
The TV show promises a diet ranging "from exclusive stories to breaking news, showbiz, politics, crime, health and science and technology."
It starts Sept. 18. and is distributed through CBS Television Distribution.
April 10 Damac Properties Dubai Co Psc
* Announces results of tender offer in respect of outstanding $650 million trust certificates due 2019 issued by alpha star holding limited
* Says as at expiration deadline, co received valid tenders of $197,7 million in aggregate face amount of certificates for purchase pursuant to offer Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Home prices rose 0.6 percent month-over-month in February, according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s (FHFA) recently released House Price Index (HPI). The HPI year-over-year—based on prices for homes with Fannie Mae- or Freddie Mac-backed mortgages—was up 7.2 percent.
Per the Index, month-over-month home price changes ranged from 0.1 percent in the West North Central Census division to 1.6 percent in the East South Central division. Home price changes year-over-year ranged from 4.8 percent in the Middle Atlantic Census division to 10.3 percent in the Pacific division.
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA)
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Law enforcement authorities in South Florida want to talk to a 22-year-old man wanted as a "person of interest" in the shooting death of rising rap star XXXTentacion.
Broward Sheriff's Office spokeswoman Veda Coleman-Wright said in a news release sent Tuesday night that detectives want to ask Robert Allen what he knows about the rapper's death.
She says he's also wanted on a felony warrant for violating probation for possession of flakka and carrying a concealed weapon.
XXXTentacion, whose real name is Jahseh Dwayne Onfroy, was shot June 18. Detectives said a SUV blocked the 20-year-old rapper's luxury sports car in the driveway of a Fort Lauderdale-area motorcycle dealership and two masked men confronted him during an apparent robbery attempt.
Twenty-two-year-old Dedrick Williams faces murder charges. He hasn't entered a plea.
JERUSALEM, Aug 15 (Reuters) -
* First International Bank of Israel (FIBI), the country's fifth-largest bank by assets, reported on Tuesday a 13 percent rise in quarterly profit on higher interest income and lower credit loss expenses.
* FIBI posted net profit of 151 million shekels ($42 million, up from 134 million a year earlier.
* Net interest income rose to 583 million shekels from 534 million.
* Expenses from credit losses slipped to 53 million shekels from 92 million.
* FIBI declared a dividend of 70 million shekels for the second quarter.
* The bank's tier I equity ratio to risk-weighted assets rose to 10.25 percent from 10.09 percent at the end of 2016.($1 = 3.5889 shekels) (Reporting by Steven Scheer; Editing by Edmund Blair)
A news outlet’s investigation into missing persons in Humboldt County, California turned up a surprising find: one of them is currently appearing on "The Bachelor." Buzz60
GEORGETOWN, Texas (KXAN) — A new Georgetown school replacing its 50-year-old predecessor had its grand opening Monday.
Annie Purl Elementary School’s new building was built in the parking lot of the old building. Glass walls line part of the building, as students and teachers get excited for “maker spaces.”
They are rooms teachers can take their students to with a lot of fun tools to solve problems.
Denisse Baldwin, the school’s principal, says, “Our maker space is about robotics, engineering, problem solving, they can create with cardboard, playdough, pipe cleaners and really solve challenges.”
All Georgetown ISD students — including those at Annie Purl — go back to school on Thursday.
The Port Authority Bus Terminal remains closed and New York City Police continue to investigate after Monday morning's would-be suicide bombing in a subway passage underneath the terminal.
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said, “This was an attempted terrorist attack. Thank God the perpetrator did not achieve his ultimate goal.”
Christina Bethea was at the the end of the passage that connects the 7th and 8th Avenue subways when Akayed Ullah detonated what New York Governor Andrew Cuomo called a "low level" device.
“I saw smoke and I got the hell out of there. I ain’t see no one, I ain’t look for no one I know, I said Christina, this is not the place to be right now. Whatever happened you will see it on the news.”
Ullah has been seriously burned. Three other people, including police who responded, suffered minor injuries.
The NYPD and FBI will investigate how the pipe bomb, attached to Akayed Ullah, was made.
Guilty of capital murder and attempted capital murder – the verdict handed down Wednesday afternoon in the death penalty trial of one of two men charged in the killing of Border Patrol agent Javier Vega. The Cameron County jury deliberated less than two hours before convicting Gustavo Tijerina-Sandoval.
Jurors sided with prosecutors who over the last 11 days worked to show that Tijerina-Sandoval was one of two men who tried to rob Vega and his family as they were fishing in a remote area of coastal Willacy County four years ago. Vega confronted the two, and was shot and killed. Vega’s father was shot and wounded.
The sentencing phase of the trial is expected to begin soon. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty.
Observers questioned Mrs Trump's choice of project given that her husband berates people on Twitter.
Observers questioned Mrs Trump's choice of project given that her husband berates people on Twitter.
US first lady Melania Trump is hosting executives from major online and social media companies to discuss cyberbullying and being safe on the internet.
During the 2016 presidential campaign, she identified online bullying as the issue she would pursue as first lady if Donald Trump were elected.
Tuesday's White House meeting will mark her first public event on the issue, and it comes more than a year after Mrs. Trump's announcement.
Some observers questioned her choice of project given that her husband often berates people on Twitter.
The White House said the first lady was looking forward to discussing both the positive and negative ways the internet is influencing children.
Amazon, Snap, Facebook, Google and Twitter are among the companies that were expected to attend the meeting.
This column has been searching for the optimistic case for high-tax jurisdictions like New Jersey suffering from slow growth and massive unfunded pension liabilities. The search often results in less-than-optimistic commentary like the report from a money manager who emailed, “My clients are fleeing NJ like it’s on fire.”
But now a faithful reader points to the latest issue of School Leader, the magazine of the New Jersey School Boards Association. As the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to decide whether government employees can...
Cape Breton Regional Police are reporting that the man was found inside the duplex by police and fire fighters not long after they responded to the report of a fire at 1:02 a.m. The man was removed from the building and transported to the Glace Bay Hospital by EHS, where he died from his injuries. Police say he was the only person in the residence.
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Former Joplin Police Chief Lane Roberts (pictured) is out as Missouri director of public safety. Governor-elect Eric Greitens announced Monday (1/2) that Drew Juden, director of public safety in Sikeston, will be his director of public safety. Greg Favre, command staff officer for the St. Louis Fire Department, will be deputy director. Roberts had held the position since March of 2015. Prior to that, he’d been Joplin Police Chief for seven years.
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The Wisconsin Singer/Songwriter Series will present AMY SPEACE in concert Saturday, Sept. 23rd. The event will take place at the UNITARIAN CHURCH - NORTH, 13800 North Port Washington Road in Mequon - just south of Pioneer Road. Tickets are $16 in advance, $10 for students ( at all times) or $20 at the door.
Discounts of $1 (off at the door price) per donated food items ( up to a maximum of 4 ) will be given at the door.
Coffee, water, juices, and snacks will be available. All seating is general admission.
Price: Tickets are $16 in advance, $10 for students ( at all times) or $20 at the door. Discounts of $1 (off at the door price) per donated food items ( up to a maximum of 4 ) will be given at the door.
Potton Fire Station is holding a free Family Open Day on July 22 from 10am-2pm.
Learn about the work firefighters do and how they can help to improve your safety.
Activates include emergency vehicle display and meet the crews, Fire and Rescue demonstrations, safety advice, Face Painting, Toy Stall, Bouncy Castle, BBQ, and much much more….
In aid of the Firefighters Charity
Two men have been detained after an alleged armed robbery at a store in Anjou.
At around 2:30 a.m. Monday, an employee was threatened with what appears to be a firearm, according to Manuel Couture, Montreal police spokesperson.
The store is located at the intersection of Metropolitain Boulevard East and des Ormeaux street.
The 20 and 21-year-old suspects allegedly asked for money and were fleeing the scene by the back of the store when police arrived.
Both suspects were arrested after a short foot pursuit.
Watch the official lyric video for “Here I Am” (buy single) by Lincoln Brewster on this page by clicking “play” above. Brewster’s current radio single, “No One Like Our God” (buy single) and “Here I Am” will be featured on his upcoming Integrity Music LP God Of The Impossible, expected this year.
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BAMAKO (Reuters) - The Ivory Coast extended their lead at the top of Group C in their World Cup qualifying campaign on Friday, but the 0-0 draw away to Mali means they can now be overtaken by Morocco.
Russian-based striker Moussa Doumbia missed a first half sitter and struck the crossbar in the second half as the hosts, already out of contention for a place at next year's finals, came close to their first win of the campaign.
The Ivorians, who lost several key players to injury on the eve of the game, moved to eight points from five matches, two more than Morocco who play on Saturday at home to Gabon.
Should the Moroccans win, they will go top by a point and set up a potentially dramatic conclusion to the group next month when they travel to the Ivory Coast for their last match.
The Ivorians have been to the last three World Cup finals but turned in a listless showing on Friday.
(Reporting by Mark Gleeson in Cape Town; Editing by Christian Radnedge)
DENTON, Texas (AP) — Roosevelt Smart had 28 points and DJ Draper scored 10 of his 12 points in the final five minutes to help North Texas rally for a 74-70 win over Rice on Saturday.
Allante Holston scored 13 points on 5-of-7 shooting for North Texas (13-10, 6-4 Conference USA), which has won three in a row.
Connor Cashaw's 3-pointer gave Rice (5-18, 2-8) a 56-47 lead with 8½ minutes to play, but the Mean Green scored 13 of the next 17 points, tying it on a Draper 3. Draper made a layup and a 3-pointer and Smart made a pair of free throws for a 71-67 lead with 1:11 left. Bishop Mency hit a 3 for Rice but the Owls had two turnovers while North Texas was 3 of 4 from the foul line.
Cashaw had 18 points and eight rebounds, and Mercy scored 17, for Rice, which had 18 turnovers that cost 22 points.
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AS the Bundaberg Regional Council 2017-2018 Budget was handed down this morning, only one councillor made any objections.
Water and wastewater portfolio spokesman Jason Bartels said he could not support a budget with a general rates and services increase of 3.45%, as was his election commitment.
"I made a promise when elected not to support rate rises,” Cr Bartels said.
"This year we should have been the ones to show restraint ... we've gone too far.”
Cr Bartels said while he understood it was a balancing act and we all wanted to live in a community that was prospering, raising rates this year was not good for the community.
Mayor Jack Dempsey said he understood Cr Bartels dilemma but the budget was later adopted by the council.
Speaking after the meeting, Cr Bartels said "I campaigned on lower rates and I'll continue that stance”.
However now the budget has been adopted, he will show his support and get on with the job.
BERLIN (Reuters) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Monday that welfare and social spending must take precedence over the increased military expenditure demanded by U.S. President Donald Trump.
The conservative leader's Social Democratic (SPD) rivals in an election on Sept. 24 have accused her of bowing to the U.S. administration's demand that Germany meet NATO's spending target of 2 percent of national output on defense.
The SPD, who lag Merkel's Christian Democrats in the polls by some 15 percentage points, said Germany would have to nearly double current defense spending from 37 billion euros ($43.65 billion) to meet the NATO target.
Merkel's ruling coalition, which includes the SPD as junior partner, has approved defense spending hikes that fall short of the NATO target.
(Reporting by Andreas Rinke; Writing by Joseph Nasr, editing by Thomas Escritt)
NEW YORK (AP) — Police in New York City are searching for a driver involved in a hit-and-run crash that killed one man and injured another.
WABC-TV reports the crash happened around 5:30 a.m. Monday in the Tremont section of the Bronx. Police say the driver of a BMW struck 27-year-old Wally Dominguez and another man, pinning them between the car and another vehicle. Investigators say the driver and a passenger in the car fled on foot.
Dominguez was pronounced dead at the scene. The second victim was treated for an ankle injury at a nearby hospital.
Police say they found shell casings under the abandoned BMW along with a gun that belonged to one of the victims.
An investigation continues.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Reality TV star Kim Kardashian West is en route to the White House to advocate on behalf of a great-grandmother serving a life sentence in prison.
That’s according to a person familiar with the visit who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss it publicly.
Kardashian West has urged the president to pardon 62-year-old Alice Marie Johnson, serving a life sentence without parole for a non-violent drug offense.
She’s been in touch with Jared Kushner, Trump’s son-in-law and senior adviser. He oversees the administration’s push to overhaul the nation’s prison system.
It’s unclear whether Kardashian West will meet with President Donald Trump, but the president often invites visitors into the Oval Office.
She tweeted Wednesday, “Happy Birthday Alice Marie Johnson. Today is for you.”
GRANITEVILLE, S.C. (WJBF) – A new Charter school could be coming to Graniteville.
The Aiken County Board of Education will be discussing an application from the Cotton Mill Charter School on Tuesday night.
According to the institutions Facebook page it will be open for students from kindergarten to 5th grade.
The public charter school is set to open by August of 2018.
Although Kanye West was among a high profile group of artists who reportedly no-showed the Grammys in protest over a lack of diversity among its nominees, the awards show wasn’t a complete bust for fans hungry for an update about the mercurial musician’s recovery from his hospitalization last November.
The 39-year-old rapper-producer spent nine days at UCLA Medical Center after suffering “temporary psychosis due to sleep deprivation and dehydration.”
PopSugar caught up with West’s co-producer and frequent collaborator Malik Yusef on the red carpet, and he shared news about West’s recent condition. “His memory’s coming back,” Yusef said. He added that West is currently “going through processes” while at home focusing on his health and recovering with his family by his side.
As Stereogum points out, West is scheduled to premiere his Yeezy Season 5 collection tomorrow at New York Fashion Week. Let’s hope he’s mentally and physically ready for the challenge.
The daughter of one of Malaysia's most powerful sultans married her Dutch fiance Monday in a ceremony steeped in centuries of tradition during a day of lavish celebrations.
Princess Tunku Tun Aminah Sultan Ibrahim, 31, the only daughter of the Sultan of Johor, tied the knot with Dennis Muhammad Abdullah, 28, capping a romance of over three years.
The Dutchman, who has converted to Islam, and the princess wed according to Muslim Malay custom at the Serene Hill Palace, the royal family's residence in the southern city of Johor Bahru.
Malaysia has a unique arrangement in which the throne of the Muslim-majority country changes hands every five years between the rulers of the nine states which are still headed by Islamic royalty.
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Valerie Jarrett And Ambien Responds To Roseanne Barr
Nah, nah, nah. Keep that same energy, b.
Yesterday Roseanne Barr‘s world came crashing down around her after she used her Vienna sausage fingers to hurl racist bulls#!t at former Obama adviser Valerie Jarrett.
After “apologizing” and “taking responsibility” this lumbering tub of margarine then went on to point the finger…at a pill.
Yeah well, the folks who make Ambien have a lil sum’n to say about that…
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($14.5 million in awards distributed)…The grants were distributed by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
The CDCRC says the grants are to expand Rehabilitative Programs. The Calipatria State Prison will use their grant for their Anti-Recidivism Coalition, the Place 4 Grace Program, Giving Back to Lifers, Mothers with a message and their Prison Education Project. The Centinela State Prison will use their grant monies for the Old Globe-Reflecting Shakespeare program, Anti-recidivism coalition, Giving back to lifers, and Mothers with a message. The grants are funded from the CDCR general fund, and awarded in two phases, 50 % each phase.
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Washington was near the bottom of the Pac-12 in rebounding this season. Adding four-star center Bryan Penn-Johnson could change all that. Ted S. Warren The Associated Press
PENDLETON, Ore. (AP) – A tally of the homeless in four Eastern Oregon counties found 557 people without a permanent shelter – 10 times more than a year ago.
Advocates say the surge likely reflects a major undercount in last year’s point-in-time census.
Nearly all the homeless were in Umatilla County, which includes Hermiston and Pendleton – the most populous cities in Eastern Oregon. Homeless were also counted in Athena, Milton-Freewater and Echo.
Nearly 50 homeless people were found in Morrow County, mostly in Heppner. The other counties in the survey – Gilliam and Wheeler – had no documented homeless population.
Case managers for Community Action Program of East Central Oregon tell the East Oregonian newspaper that the organization added more volunteers to get a better picture of the area’s homeless situation. They went to where the homeless gather, from churches to The Salvation Army to the banks of the Umatilla River.
A party turned violent last night, with dozens involved in a street fight. More than 60 teenagers had to be moved on when a 16th birthday party got out of hand in Seville Grove.
NESHANNOCK TOWNSHIP, Pennsylvania – Patricia A. Leonhardt, 75, of Neshannock Township passed away Sunday, December 10, 2017, at her residence.
Patricia was born in New Castle on December 26, 1941 to the late Russell and Anne Weppler McKnight.
She married the late Robert P. Leonhardt, Jr. who preceded her in death in 2016.
Patricia had worked at the former Shenango Pottery.
Patricia is survived by her son, Todd (Sharon) Leonhardt of Medina, Ohio and her granddaughters, Megan and Jacqueline Leonhardt.
No services are planned at this time.
Arrangements handled by Turner Funeral Home.
New Jersey snow lovers are probably feeling the same way as fans of the New York Jets -- disappointed by this dismal season. After all, not much snow has fallen in the Garden State since Dec. 1, the start of the three-month meteorological winter.
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May 3 Labrador Iron Ore Royalty Corp:
* Labrador iron ore royalty corporation - results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2017
* Q1 earnings per share c$0.67
* Q1 earnings per share view c$0.65 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Qtrly revenue $43.4 million versus $22.3 million
* Total concentrate production in q1 of 2017 of 4.8 million tonnes was 12% higher than q1 of 2016
* with strong q1 production performance, ioc expects to meet 2017 plan of 22 million tonnes of concentrate produced. Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Motorists will be stuck in "long delays" after roadworks have overrun on the A52 Clifton Boulevard.
Traffic website Inrix has said that night works have overrun due to problems with the tarmac setting.
This has caused congestion on adjacent roads including West Bridgford , Ruddington and Bunny.
A spokesman for Inrix said: "A52 Clifton Boulevard Westbound closed queueing traffic, long delays due to resurfacing work between A60 Loughborough Road (Nottingham Knight Island) and A453 Queens Drive, congestion on A52 Gamston Lings Bar Road to A6011 Radcliffe Road.
"Night works have over-run due to problems with the tarmac setting.
"Surrounding routes around West Bridgford, Ruddington, Bunny are heavily congested as a result. Could stay closed until 9am but that could change."
Trappin ain't easy, ya dig? Shout out to all my credit card scammers in the club tonight.
DGM wrote: They used to have a handle on it, but the rules were changed to allow such moves between tier 1 & 2 nations, and without it, we wouldn't see these guys playing for Tonga at the WC.
The main failing is the international calendar - have often between world cups do Tonga play, and how often do they get an opportunity vs top tier nations?
No and I get that, but we can't have it where players get selected for one country and then at the last hour just get to change their mind to another one. Or worse don't get selected for a country, having previously played for them, and then go and get picked for another just because that is where their heritage lies.
The city of Venice has acted as a catalyst for artists for centuries, energizing an array of talents—from Titian to Henry James, Palladio to Luchino Visconti—and resulting in some of their most enduring work. Here they discovered inspiration in the winding alleys of the floating city and in the glow of gothic palazzi washed in sunlight. That vibrant tradition of imagination is nowhere more evident than at the Venice Biennale, whose 57th edition runs through November, gathering artists and visionaries from around the world to share their unique practices and ideas. Here, the leading lights of today’s artistic...
These local kids built cardboard boats. But could they keep them afloat?
Students at the Hilton Head Island School for the Creative Arts' STEAM Camp held a "Carboard Regatta." Each team had to build a life-size boat using recycled materials - mainly cardboard. The kids then placed the boats in the Island Rec Center's pool and hopped aboard. But could they make it across the pool without sinking?
Two French tourists who had alerted rescue services on Sunday that they were lost near a hiking trail linking Falasarna and Palaiohora on the island of Crete, eventually found their way out, without, however, notifying the relevant authorities until many hours later, when they arrived back at their hotel.
The pointless rescue operation lasted until the next morning.
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Chatham-Kent OPP say westbound lanes of Highway 401 have reopened after a transport collision.
Police say a transport and a minivan collided on the 401 near Highway 40 on Tuesday.
Investigation revealed an eastbound tractor trailer had a front tire blow out causing it to collide with a passing vehicle.
As a result of the collision, both vehicles crossed through the centre median and came to rest blocking both westbound lanes of the highway.
Police say a Chatham-Kent OPP officer saw the collision and was able to stop westbound traffic from being involved in a head on collision.
Minor injuries were reported.
The road reopened a few hours after the crash.
KABUL: Some very precious stones, belonging to ministry of mines and petroleum and had been kept in one of rooms in Arg, were identified by engineers from ministry of mines, directorate of preservation and maintenance, procurement and services of presidential office and re-preserved.
The stones have been found recently while reviewing one of the rooms in Arg (presidential palace). The stones had been taken to presidential palace in late 1992 due to a rocket attack on one of rooms where the stones were being kept in ministry of mines and petroleum.
According to Eng. Mohammad Nabi and Eng. Mirza, two personnel of directorate of survey of geology and mines, the stones had been confiscated while being trafficked abroad in previous governments and their confiscating documents were also existed.
Ronnie thinks about exposing a regular passenger when she realizes that he may be cheating on his wife.
A routine traffic stop turned into a “crazy incident” for a Walton County, Georgia, deputy on March 18, as the suspect wrestled him to the ground before driving off.The Walton County Sheriff’s Office said that the suspect was stopped for speeding. His initial escape resulted in a high-speed chase that ended when the suspect’s car had to be forced off the road. Police thanked the driver of a truck who saw the incident and followed the suspect’s car while the police were catching up.The suspect was charged with aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer, and drug charges for possessing a large amount of Zanax, police said.The officer involved suffered a broken toe, police said. Credit: Walton County GA Sheriff’s Office via Storyful
MOSCOW, March 19 (Reuters) - Russia's Foreign Ministry said on Monday it regretted comments made at a meeting of European Union foreign ministers on Monday about the poisoning of a former Russian double agent in Britain.
European Union foreign ministers meeting in Brussels called on Russia to answer questions on the use of a toxin against one of its former spies in Britain and offered London "unqualified solidarity".
"We regret that the European Union ... once again obeyed the misconstrued considerations of 'eurosolidarity' and accumulated anti-Russian reflexes," the ministry said in a statement.
"This state of affairs, of course, does not honour the common foreign policy of the EU." (Reporting by Jack Stubbs Editing by Alison Williams)
Aug 14 (Reuters) - IAMGOLD Corp
* IAMGOLD Corporation announces acquisition of common shares of TomaGold Corporation
* IAMGOLD Corp - ‍acquired 27.8 million common shares of TomaGold Corporation​
* IAMGOLD Corp - ‍common shares were purchased at a price of $0.09 per common share, for an aggregate purchase price of $2.5 million
* IAMGOLD Corp - ‍27.8 million common shares of TomaGold from treasury represents about 19.98% of outstanding common shares of TomaGold​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
In my profession in Minnesota, which is therapy and addiction counseling, the state requires a certain number of continuing education credits in cultural diversity to maintain a license.
When I attended the cultural diversity course a few years back I found it to be enormously informative and helpful. The course was well-researched and professionally presented.
Our understanding of the historical plight of Native American people can inform the past, present and future, improving relations and respect for all people.
The best we can come up with is a proposed bill which allows us to run over individuals (protesters) who block entry with no legal consequences? This is a moral and humanitarian disgrace.
Please tell us you can do better. There is nothing to fear with education and becoming informed, at a minimum.
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Booker posted 18 points (7-24 FG, 0-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six assists, four rebounds and one block across 32 minutes in Friday's 129-97 loss to the Jazz.
Booker has now shot 35.7 percent or less in five of the last six games, draining just two his 14 attempts from behind the arc over the last two contests in the process. That slump has been largely responsible for Booker scoring under 20 points in all five of the aforementioned outings, a stretch during which rookie Josh Jackson has also started taking on a more prominent role. While Booker figures to continue serving as the team's offensive linchpin on most nights, his occasional struggles coupled with Jackson's improving play could result in his production taking a slight hit overall.
The Blue Smoke Vape Shop was robbed twice in a few weeks when the front door was smashed and cash taken from the register drawer. Nov. 19, 2016. The shop was allegedly broken into Tuesday, May 29, 2018, and more than $1,000 of CBD oil was stolen. Jason Lee jlee@thesunnews.com
Harlem’s most famous stage is making a comeback to the small screen.
Fox said Monday it will revive “Showtime at the Apollo” starting in the fall, after a nine-year hiatus. Comedian Steve Harvey, who hosted the syndicated talent show for seven seasons in the ’90s, will be returning to the stage as the emcee.
The show originally ran from 1987 to 2008 and featured performances from up-and-coming amateur contestants and big name black artists and groups including Destiny’s Child, Martin Lawrence and The Notorious B.I.G.
Fox aired two specials in December and February that were major hits.
Auditions for the show will be held Sunday at the Apollo and at various locations throughout the country in the coming weeks.
FILE - This July 16, 2013, file photo, shows a Wall Street street sign outside the New York Stock Exchange. Solid U.S. jobs data on Friday, Feb. 2, 2018, did little to improve the mood in global stock markets as investors continued to worry about rising U.S. bond yields. Mark Lennihan, File AP Photo
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April 5 Concert Pharmaceuticals Inc
* Concert Pharmaceuticals Inc - announced an unexpected delay in initiation of CTP-543 phase 2a trial for alopecia areata
* Concert Pharmaceuticals Inc - concert is investigating issue and is working to remedy situation
* Concert Pharmaceuticals Inc - expects to initiate and enroll trial in 2017 with topline data expected in Q1 of 2018
* Concert Pharmaceuticals - delay in initiation of CTP-543 phase 2a trial for alopecia areata due to a late emerging clinical tablet appearance issue Source text for Eikon: (bit.ly/2oCuCfv) Further company coverage:
PUBG gets a new Community event on Xbox One
PUBG developer Bluehole has launched a new community event on Xbox One.
The latest Battlegrounds event is called Snipe City, and challenges the PUBG community to make a collective 400,000 kills using the M24 and Kar98 sniper rifles.
"You don’t have to hit them in the head, as long as they’re not moving by the time you hear the satisfying metal clank of that bolt-action sliding back," reads a Bluehole post.
"Everyone who plays at least one round during the event period (and earns at least 1 BP) will be eligible for the prize, should the community complete the task."
And speaking of rewards, players will receive the Bloody Tank Top, Padded Jacket and two Militia Crates, but only if the community is successful.
The event runs from now until July 10. Updates will be posted on July 6 and July 9, while the results will be revealed on July 11.
In the meantime, Bluehole has posted a preview of its next major update.
BRASILIA May 3 Brazil's pension reform proposal should clear a congressional committee on Wednesday with support of nearly two-thirds of its 37 members, Arthur Maia, the lawmaker in charge of drafting the bill, said in a radio interview.
"We will have at least 22 votes and could get 24 votes," Maia told Brazilian news radio network CBN. His remarks confirmed comments to Reuters by sources in the presidential palace on Tuesday, who said the government could count on around 23 votes.
The margin of approval for the measure in the commission - which was never in doubt - suggests the government is still scrambling to get the two-thirds votes needed to pass the measure on the floor of the Chamber of Deputies. Maia told CBN that a floor vote, expected next week, would be delayed as many lawmakers still need more information to support the changes. (Reporting by Silvio Cascione; Editing by Daniel Flynn)
The New Year's Eve celebration presents more than 50 musical and theatrical performances at multiple indoor locations in Old Town Warrenton.
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Gray lasted just 3.1 innings and allowed four runs on six hits and three walks despite five strikeouts in a no-decision Wednesday against the Giants.
Gray collapsed in the fourth inning, as he walked three batters interrupted only by a successful sacrifice bunt by Giants starter Derek Holland. His final line could have been much worse, as he left the bases loaded upon his departure, but Harrison Musgrave managed to induce a double play to get out of the jam. Gray has been struggling mightily of late, as he has allowed 22 runs over his past four starts and failed to complete the fourth inning twice. He'll try to turn things around Wednesday against the Reds.
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Russia's military chief warned on Monday that military exercises by Japan, the United States and South Korea aimed at countering North Korea only raise hysteria and create more instability in the region.
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The Second Coming wouldn’t have shut my school, yet alone a few inches of snow. So it was with some envy that I looked upon the news that a majority of schools in seven counties, as well as in the city of Birmingham, were closed by snow on Monday.
I’m sure that marks me out as immature, lacking in empathy for the unfortunate parents suddenly lumbered with children for the day, and ignorant of the utter chaos facing our transport system. This mild outrage will be accompanied by the usual grumbling about how a little bit of snow causes havoc all across Britain, and questions about why we aren’t better prepared; we must be the laughing stock of Scandinavia.
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PORTAGE, Mich -- Austin McCullough became Portage Central's all-time leading scorer in last Friday's win over Loy Norrix, Tuesday night he scored his 1,000th career point on the first basket of the game as Portage Central (13-2) beat Battle Creek Lakeview 44-40.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - BALOISE HOLDING LTD:
* HANS-JÖRG SCHMIDT-TRENZ IS TO JOIN BÂLOISE HOLDING LTD‘S BOARD OF DIRECTORS
* WERNER KUMMER HAS DECIDED NOT TO STAND FOR RE-ELECTION AT ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING IN 2018 Source text - bit.ly/2C1RiJT Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
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90.3 KAZU is a proud media sponsor of the 60th Annual Monterey Jazz Festival, featuring 500 artists, performing over 3 nights and two days,September 15th -17th, at the Monterey County Fairgrounds. Weekend ticket packages go on sale May 1st. Single day tickets go on sale May 15th. (Discounts available for military and students under 18.) This year’s artist line up will be available online, March 31st at montereyjazzfestival.org
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Trinseo Sa
* Trinseo announces offering of senior notes to refinance existing indebtedness
* Trinseo Sa - ‍intends to raise $450 million in gross proceeds through offering of senior notes due 2025 by its units
* Trinseo-‍net proceeds from notes offering, term loan borrowings will be used to repay issuers' 6.375% senior notes (EUR), 6.750% senior notes (USD), each due 2022 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
CityPOST is launching a new nationwide postal service for businesses.
The independent postal service said its €0.79 PostPICK-UP cost will undercut the annual costs of existing providers by up to 21%.
The company is offering free postal collection from businesses and delivery to anywhere in Ireland, or in 200 countries globally.
Outside of Ireland, CityPOST also operates in Portugal and Northern Ireland.
It has invested over €1m in a sorting facility in Greenogue Business Park, which the company says is Ireland’s largest independently owned digital sorting infrastructure.
Commenting on the new service, CityPOST CEO Ian Glass said: "It is clear that post still has an important role to play for businesses.
"It is also clear, that Irish businesses want to pay less for their postal service."
Knowing what assets each operator will accept and with what conditions is becoming increasingly difficult The recent well-publicised events concerning Sipp operator asset acceptance have focused the mind of a number of advisers. We have been fielding enquiries about our own Sipp and the asset classes we as a Sipp operator would consider. But this […]
CHICAGO — A man is in custody after opening fire at Chicago police officers.
The shooting happened around 2:40 a.m. Wednesday at Augusta and North Massasoit.
Police say they saw the man armed with a gun and chased him.
The man fired at police, and the officers returned fire. Police say no one was hit.
Two officers were taken to the hospital in good condition.
The suspect was not hit by gunfire.
Police recovered two weapons at the scene.
Speaker Paul Ryan announced that this year will be the last one in Congress, and that he will retire in January. He said he counts his time as speaker as one of the two "greatest honors of my life."
Clovis police are asking for the public's help in locating a wanted fugitive.
Michael Cordova, 22, is wanted for a probation violation.
He has allegedly violated his probation on an original charge of receiving a stolen firearm.
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The best bakery cafes in Toronto bring together exquisite baked goods, comforting savoury dishes and energizing beverages. They not only serve these items but often make them from scratch in house, many baking their own cookies, pies, cakes and even bread for sandwiches.
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British Prime Minister Calls For Snap Parliamentary Elections
David Greene talks to British journalist Michael White, who writes for the New European magazine, about what Theresa May has to gain from early elections, which are now scheduled for June 8.
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Qualcomm agreed to pay $110 per share for chip maker NXP more than a year ago. Photo: mike blake/Reuters
Qualcomm got a good deal with NXP—perhaps too good.
That argument was formally made on Monday in the form of a letter from activist investor Elliott Management Corp. stating that NXP is worth $135 per share—a 23% premium to the $110 that Qualcomm agreed to pay for the chip maker more than a year ago. Such a move has been rumored for months, lifting NXP’s share price above the deal price since late July. The Wall Street Journal reported last month that Elliott hired UBS to help it make its case.
Elliott’s timing is good. Qualcomm’s need to diversify its business from mobile phones has taken on new urgency given its escalating war with Apple Inc. over patent royalties. And Qualcomm—with $29 billion in cash parked offshore—can afford to pay more.
As people around the world rang in 2017 with celebrations, two of North Carolina's highest-profile leaders took their oaths of office.
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J. Crew Group Inc disclosed terms on Tuesday of a debt restructuring deal that would roughly cut in half the value of its nearly US$567 million in bonds, as well as extend their maturity by two years, after receiving the backing of some key creditors. A J.Crew store logo is pictured on a building along the Lincoln Road Mall in Miami Beach, Florida March 17, 2016.
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MOBILE, Alabama (WKRG) – The City of Fairhope announced Friday that water service along County Road 1 from Highway 98 to the dead end will be shut off beginning Saturday at 5:30 p.m. City officials have determined that this is
City officials have determined that this is necessary in anticipation of a storm surge affecting the water system from Tropical Storm Nate.
Any damage to private water lines on piers situated near, or over, the Mobile Bay can cause a loss of water in the system and low pressure, or no water pressure at all. This situation can affect water customers throughout our system and could potentially trigger a water boil notice once water is restored.
We also ask wastewater customers with grinder pumps, who live in low lying areas along Mobile Bay or in drainage ways susceptible to flooding, to be aware of rising water flooding near your grinder pump system. If this occurs, please turn off the breaker to your grinder pump to avoid pumping Bay water or stormwater into our sewer system.
A Pennsylvania wife allegedly shot a woman she believed was having an affair with her husband in an ambush that ended in a murder-suicide, police said.
Radnor Township Police said Jennair Gerardot, 48, meticulously planned the grisly slaying Monday night that left 33-year-old Meredith Chapman dead, according to he Philadelphia Inquirer.
“[Gerardot] went to great lengths to disguise herself,” Police Superintendent William Colarulo said. “She wore a wig, and took a train from Delaware to Radnor. She broke into the victim’s house, and cleaned up the glass so the victim didn’t realize someone was in her home.”
Police said Gerardot shot Chapman around 7 p.m. when she walked in the door. The jilted wife then turned the gun on herself.
The alleged assailant’s body was found near the kitchen, not far from Chapman’s, news station WACU reported.
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Parliament issues bid to determine feasibility of relocating to another province
The winning bidder would have to look at the feasibility of moving parliament from Cape Town to another city. The applicant would have to look at the economic implications for Cape Town.
CAPE TOWN - Parliament has issued a bid to determine the feasibility of relocating the national legislature from Cape Town to another province.
The winning bidder would have to look at the feasibility of moving parliament from Cape Town to another city.
In the bidding process, the applicant would have to look at the economic implications for Cape Town. This includes the possible economic gains and losses for the Western Cape and Gauteng.
The comprehensive feasibility study will also look at the socio-economic impact and cost-effectiveness of the project.
Moving Parliament from Cape Town to Gauteng could cost government R7 billion.
The deadline for the bidding process is 23 February.
LONDON, June 14 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Theresa May said talks with Northern Ireland's Democratic Unionist party aimed at securing their support for her minority government were continuing but that a fire in London had taken priority on Wednesday.
May's Conservative Party, which failed to win a majority in an election last week, has been holding talks with the DUP on securing the support of its 10 members of parliament to pass legislation.
"We are continuing to have talks, but today as you will imagine, there has been a real focus on this terrible tragedy in London," she said in a televised statement.
At least 12 people died and dozens more were injured when a fire ripped through a tower block. (Reporting by Kate Holton; editing by Michael Holden)
On the Economy, Trump Needs to Get His Statistics Straight
Job growth under Trump's presidency so far, writes Keith Boykin, is due to the continuation of Obama's successful efforts, but Trump is trying to take all the credit.
Apr 8, 2017; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Chicago Cubs center fielder Albert Almora Jr. drives in a run with an infield hit in the fifth inning during the game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports Baseball is a tricky game.
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Arsenal boss Emery is keen to sign Torreira, who has caught the eye for Uruguay at the World Cup in Russia.
The 22-year-old is wanted to add steel to the Gunners’ midfield, with reports claiming Emery wants a player in the mould of PSG and Chelsea players Marco Verratti and N’Golo Kante.
Yet Football London have claimed that reports Torreira is already an Arsenal player are wide of the mark.
The player has done little to dispel talk of a move to the Gunners, recently saying: "Arsenal are a good team, one of the most important in the world, but at this moment I am focused on playing for my country."
That has led to some publications to claim the youngster has already signed a Gunners deal.
In a story June 14 about Japanese military equipment sales, The Associated Press omitted the name of a Mitsubishi Heavy Industries official quoted in the story. It was Shoji Sato.
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Six rinks of ladies from Galloway Province took to the ice recently to play for the Scott Trophy.
At the end of a hard-fought competition, the President of Galloway Ladies Curling Club, Isabelle Howatson, congratulated the winning rink of Christine Cannon (skip), Margaret Ramsay, Emma Vance and Lilian Brunton and presented them with the trophy and sets of china mugs with a Christmas theme.
A similar thing has been happening in Australia. While prime minister Malcolm Turnbull will not countenance putting a price on carbon, and is only grudgingly supporting renewable energy, the Australian public and private sectors are enthusiastically embracing renewable technologies while abandoning coal fired energy options.
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Police in a Phoenix suburb say one of Uber’s self-driving vehicles has struck and killed a pedestrian.
One of Uber’s self-driving vehicles struck and killed a pedestrian in Phoenix. (Eric Risberg/AP, File)
TEMPE, Ariz. — Police in a Phoenix suburb say one of Uber’s self-driving vehicles has struck and killed a pedestrian.
Police in the city of Tempe said Monday that the vehicle was in autonomous mode with an operator behind the wheel when the woman walking outside of a crosswalk was hit.
Sgt. Ronald Elcock says in an email that the accident happened overnight but did not say whether it occurred Sunday night or Monday morning.
The woman died of her injuries at a hospital and her name was not made public.
Uber has been testing the self-driving vehicles in Tempe and Phoenix for months.
Uber says on Twitter that it is “fully cooperating” with the investigation and expressed condolences to the family of the victim.
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The musician and multimedia artist has created an immersive experience designed to make people aware of their implicit biases. It's called "The Institute Presents: NEUROSOCIETY."
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* Sees H1 FY 2017 net profit could rise up to 30 percent, or to be 20.2 million yuan to 26.2 million yuan
* Says H1 FY 2016 net profit was 20.2 million yuan
* The reasons for the forecast are increased revenue of new shop “SATURDAY MODE” and contribution from subsidiaries
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Kentucky forward Kevin Knox (5) soared to the hoop in the Wildcats’ 95-75 victory over Buffalo in the NCAA Tournament South Region round of 32 Saturday at Taco Bell Arena in Boise, Idaho. Knox finished with eight points and three rebounds in the win. Alex Slitz aslitz@herald-leader.com
An architecture firm has been picked to take part in the redevelopment of one of Charlottesville's affordable housing neighborhoods.
Monday, Piedmont Housing Alliance announced Grimm and Parker will lead the design phase for Friendship Court.
The firm specializes in mixed-use and mixed-income spaces.
The estimated $90 million redevelopment plan includes bringing the neighborhood's capacity from 150 apartments to 480 units, and includes some retail and business plans.
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Our showery pattern will only slowly fade on Wednesday, but improvement in the form of brighter, sunny breaks are possible, especially WEST of I-77 Wednesday afternoon.
One more minor system may toss a few showers our way late Friday or early Saturday before another delightful taste of springtime.
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When it comes to jobs advertised online in the Waterloo-Wellington area, positions related to the sales and service industries lead the way.
The Workforce Planning Board of Waterloo Wellington Dufferin says there were 20,179 local jobs advertised online between April 1 and June 30 – a number slightly lower than in the same time period one year earlier.
Based on standardized classifications, 5,237 of those jobs were in sales and services occupations.
A further 3,859 positions were classified as tradespeople, transportation and equipment officers, while 2,891 jobs went to business, finance and administration positions.
According to the planning board’s report, 89 per cent of the jobs advertised were permanent positions, and 85 per cent were full-time.
REVERE, Mass. (AP) — Police in Massachusetts are investigating a shooting at a carnival in Revere
Police say the shooting happened at a spring carnival in the parking lot of Showcase Cinemas around 9 p.m. Sunday.
Police say people were held inside the theater as officers searched the complex and surrounding areas.
Officials say crowds were eventually told to disperse.
Police say no one was hurt. Officials say several cars were struck by gunfire during the shooting.
No arrests have been made. An investigation is ongoing.
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This week's Argo Minute features men's basketball players Wacey Thompson and Jarred Burr. The duo answered ten questions correctly.
Icy conditions have led to a spike in complaints about newly resurfaced pavements which are proving to be especially slippery due to the tarmac used. A Streets Ahead spokesperson told Sheffield Live! “Although a rough surface can sometimes be advantageous during periods of snow and ice, we do have to maintain footways in order to ensure that, at any point in the year, they do not provide a trip hazard and they are compliant with national standards. The surfaces we apply are smoother than the old surfaces but they are standard materials which are used extensively across the country.” Baillor Jalloh reports.
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- A woman was killed Monday night on Cleveland's West Side, police said.
The 57-year-old woman was stabbed about 9:30 p.m. in the 3100 block of West 48th Street, in the city's Stockyards neighborhood, police said.
The woman's name was not provided.
Police said homicide detectives were investigating the woman's death.
Authorities have not said whether anyone was arrested, whether there are any suspects in the stabbing or if they remain at large.
This story is developing and cleveland.com will provide an update if information becomes available Monday afternoon.
To comment on this story, visit Monday's crime and courts comments page.
CROW clinic to release orphaned otters
SANIBEL, Fla. Six river otters are almost ready to be released into the wild after nearly four months of rehab at the Clinic for the Rehabilitation for Wildlife.
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One of advisors’ most important jobs is keeping clients calm when markets are, well, like they’ve been this week. But that job is really time consuming, which is why Morgan Stanley is using artificial intelligence to tackle it.
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Another West Virginia mining death is being investigated in Boone County. State officials say Rodney Osborne died last night while working at Gateway Eagle Mine operated by Kentucky based Rockwell Mining. The 32-year-old is the fifth mining death this year in the state and the eighth nation-wide. Governor Tomblin and the state’s first lady are offering condolences and asking West Virginians to join them in praying for Osborne’s family and friends.
Medtronic Plc said on Thursday it was recalling devices used to manage build-up of the cerebrospinal fluid that surrounds the brain due to increased complaints.
Medtronic's StrataMR adjustable valves and shunts are used in the management of hydrocephalus or 'water on the brain'.
Cerebrospinal fluid acts as a cushion or buffer for the brain's cortex, providing basic mechanical and immunological protection to the brain inside the skull.
The company said it was conducting the voluntary recall due to an issue that can occur after implantation, potentially leading to under-drainage of cerebrospinal fluid.
The medical device maker said the affected StrataMR valves and shunts were manufactured from Oct. 27, 2015 to Nov. 11, 2016.
(Reporting by Akankshita Mukhopadhyay in Bengaluru; Editing by Maju Samuel)
Aug 14 (Reuters) - DataWind Inc-
* DataWind reports fiscal 2018 year Q1 results
* DataWind Inc - ‍"company continues to recover from impact of November 2016's demonetization by indian government​"
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Ryan Brown’s big game helped the York Simcoe Express to bronze.
Brown scored one goal and assisted on two others to help the host Express to a 4-0 victory over Peterborough Petes in the bronze medal at the OMHA atom triple-A championships March 18 at St. Andrew’s College.
After Brown opened the scoring, he helped arrange goals by Connor Sooley and Cayden Smith as York Simcoe rode shutout goaltending from Amelia Wilkinson to the victory.
York Simcoe squeezed into the medal round on the strength of a 2-1 win over Peterborough the previous night in the completion of the round-robin portion of the five-team tournament.
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A man has been arrested after being brought back to safety from the High Level Bridge.
Emergency services were called to the bridge over the Tyne at around 10pm on Tuesday after a man was seen on the wrong side of the railings.
The bridge, which is used by buses and taxis, was closed to traffic and late night bus services had to divert away from the area.
The man was brought back to safety, after around two hours, just after midnight.
He was then arrested and has been charged with causing a public nuisance.
David Thompson, 23, of Illingworth House, Percy Main is due to appear in court at Bedlington Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday afternoon.
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David Moyes insists he is fully enjoying his return to management with West Ham, while also agreeing with a journalist’s view that it bears similarities to that of a soap opera.
CNN's Will Ripley takes you to the streets of Pyongyang, North Korea -- one of the most secretive countries in the world.
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A police officer examines a motorcycle after a female stunt driver working on the movie "Deadpool 2" died after a crash on set, in Vancouver, B.C., on Monday Aug. 14, 2017. Vancouver police say the driver was on a motorcycle when the crash occurred on the movie set on Monday morning. The Canadian Press via AP Darryl Dyck
Generals All-Star earns 8th save
JACKSON, Tenn. — Our Jackson Generals have won three of their last five games, getting the series win against the Tennessee Smokies.
Our boys are on the road Wednesday, starting a five game series against the Birmingham Barons. With the all-star break next week, we wanted to recognize the Generals who’ve earned the opportunity to represent the north division in Pensacola. Tuesday night pitcher Gabriel Moya added to his all-star season, earning his 8th save.
In 30 innings this season the relief pitcher has 50 strikeouts and only 11 walks.
“He’s gotten over the years, gotten to know him self a lot better,” Generals’ pitching coach Doug Drabek said. “As far as a pitcher, what’s good for him what’s bad for him. What to do, what not to do. And it just shows now by his performances.”
The all star game is next Tuesday in Pensacola, Florida.
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Russian metal band Nu-Nation has released a new video for the song “Flies” from their Insomnia album.
The video was made in collaboration with Ukrainian director Volodymyr Shtun who worked with Jinjer (Napalm Records) for their “Sit Stay Roll Over” video which reached more than 2 million views in a year.
Intensive and dark song with brutal parts for the fans of Whitechapel, The Acacia Strain and melodic ones that might be liked by the fans of Parkway Drive and In Flames.
YOLA, Nigeria — Nigeria's defence minister says it may take years to find all the Chibok schoolgirls kidnapped by the Nigeria-based Islamic extremist group Boko Haram.
The group kidnapped 276 schoolgirls from a school in the northeastern town of Chibok in April 2014. Some escaped and 21 were released last year after negotiations with Boko Haram, but 195 remain missing.
Gen. Manir Dan Ali told Voice of America's Hausa language service on Tuesday that Nigeria's military is searching Boko Haram's hideouts in the Sambisa Forest, a vast area covering parts of three states in the northeast.
He said even the United States needed a long time to find Osama bin Laden, the mastermind of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.
A third goalless draw on the trot for Nottingham Forest would go someway to suggesting Aitor Karanka has sorted out the Reds’ defence in recent weeks.
A 0-0 draw at Sheffield United followed the same scorelines against Derby County and Norwich City, so what has the new boss done to correct the problems Forest were having at the back in the first half of the season? Fan columnist Steve Corry discusses...
Walker went 1-for-1 with three walks in Sunday's loss to the Marlins.
He's hitting only .239 (11-for-46) so far, but Walker has lived up to his name, taking seven free passes in 12 games to give him a respectable .333 OBP. With the Mets struggling to find someone who can handle the leadoff spot right now, don't be surprised if the second baseman gets his turn at the top of the order.
A California Highway Patrol helicopter crew filmed an Oakland sideshow at 42nd Avenue and Interstate 880 on Sunday morning. The sideshow, or public car stunt, involved approximately 50 vehicles. Shortly thereafter, the sideshow dispersed and moved to another area, involving about 200 vehicles. There were fireworks being shot into the air and multiple reports of gunfire. The chopper was also struck multiple times by a green laser. The photos at the end of the video are of the suspect in the laser incident being arrested.
March 19(Reuters) - Infoteria Corp
* Says it will be listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) first section from TSE Mothers, effective March 26
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Jackson recorded 17 points (8-15 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and two steals in 34 minutes during Friday's 119-104 loss to the Warriors.
Jackson has now put up two double0digit scoring performances in two of his last three games as it appears the Kings are making good on their promise to feature more of their younger players. Jackson still largely flies under the fantasy radar due to lack of production, but the rookie may become a bit more relevant moving ahead, as the Kings will test their young talent frequently as the season comes to a close.
March 19 (Reuters) - Heilan Home Co Ltd:
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* Says it will sell its entire 2.2 million shares of Dream T Entertainment Co., Ltd for 7.41 billion won
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"She already had two Olympic medals, so I knew I was going to be OK," Gibbs said of Meyers Taylor, who had won bronze in 2010 and silver in 2014. "I just didn't know what to expect. I think that was the scariest part about bobsled, is when you just don't know what's happening, you don't know where you are on the track, you don't know when it's going to be over and you don't know what it's supposed to feel like. So you're going down and it's like, 'Is it supposed to be this loud? Are we supposed to hit that wall? Is my head supposed to hit my knee?' It was a new sensation, but now it's just a normal day at the office."
The owner of Nunzio Ristorante Rustico, a popular New Jersey restaurant, is looking at Hilton Head Island for a new restaurant. facebook
URBANA — An Urbana woman who admitted taking part in mugging a woman in Champaign last year has been sentenced to a form of probation.
Danasia Burnside, 22, whose last known address was in the 900 block of Country Squire Drive, pleaded guilty Monday before Judge Tom Difanis to battery, admitting that she took part in hitting a woman at a party in the 0-100 block of East Armory Avenue on July 24.
She was sentenced to a year of conditional discharge, a form of probation that requires no reporting to a probation officer, and 25 hours of public service.
In return for her guilty plea to the misdemeanor offense, more serious charges of aggravated battery and robbery, alleging that she broke the woman's nose and took her purse, were dismissed.
Assistant State's Attorney Tim Sullivan said Burnside had no prior criminal convictions.
Police are still looking for co-defendant Leondra Hopkins, 19, of Urbana, who was arraigned on the charges but failed to show up at a court hearing in early November.
Speech to Text for Alabama Rallies in the 2nd Half to Upset #23 Florida
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last season. alabama basketball coming off a huge win where they upset #12 oklahoma at home... now back in play and on the road taking on #23 florida. florida leading the entire first half but in the 2nd half alabama has a chance to change the tide... dazon ingram with the steal and fastbreak layup...bama goes up 35-33. florida goes on a little spree and regains the lead but then it's bama who goes on a run... collin sexton this time with the steal...he works it inside and makes the layup look easy...the tide take a 7 point lead. and to put the icing on the cake...avery johnson jr with the bounce pass to donta hall for the slam!! and alabama put's the gators in the swamp. final score from gainsville 68-50. the tide are now 4-1 against top 25 teams this season...i think we're gonna see alabama in the rankings
Oct 6 (Reuters) - Tesla Inc Chief Executive Elon Musk said the electric carmaker has rescheduled the unveiling of its semi-truck to Nov. 16 as it diverts resources to fix Model 3 bottlenecks and increase battery production for Puerto Rico and other affected areas.
Tesla has delayed the unveiling of the truck, called Tesla Semi, for the second time this year.
Earlier in the day, Musk said the company will send more battery installers to Puerto Rico to help restore power after Hurricane Maria knocked out power on the island over two weeks ago. (Reporting by Munsif Vengattil in Bengaluru; Editing by Anil D'Silva)
In a recent Facebook Live chat with fitness expect Rujuta Diwekar, Kareena Kapoor Khan got candid about her blue eyes baby boy Taimur Ali Khan and her post pregnancy fitness regime. Here’s an excerpt:
“It doesn’t matter what size and shape you are in during or post pregnancy. I had this amazing child and I had an amazing support system from family and friends. He is the most gorgeous child not because he is mine, he is very good looking. He has Pathan genes of course because I had a lot of ghee. I wanted to do it very conventional way."
While talking about fitness she said, “The process has started. I wanted to lose weight. It’s about eating the right food, walking. I am very dedicated. I am trying to do without comprising it’s important. ”
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Everton and Brighton & Hove Albion reportedly enquire about AC Milan striker Gianluca Lapadula.
Everton and Brighton & Hove Albion have reportedly expressed an interest in AC Milan striker Gianluca Lapadula.
The 27-year-old joined the Italian outfit from Pescara last year, but struggled for game time, starting just 12 Serie A matches and scoring eight goals in 27 appearances in total.
According to Calciomercato, Everton asked about Lapadula while discussing a potential deal for M'Baye Niang in Italy, while Brighton have also enquired.
The report claims that the Italian has no intention of moving to the Premier League and does not currently want to play in England at this stage of his career.
It is believed, though, that he has numerous offers to consider this summer.
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MEPs and the Council agreed on Monday in a trilogue new rules for people posted to work in another EU state. If the worker stays more than 18 months, it will be the host country's rules on remuneration, set by law or certain collective agreements, that shall apply to the worker. Posting increased by 69% between 2010 and 2016, when there were 2.3 million posted workers in the EU.
This is not a good time to be spending $250 on eBay for McDonald’s Szechuan Sauce.
The fast food giant will bring back its legendary condiment on Monday Feb. 26 to go with its semi-new menu item, Buttermilk Chicken Tenders. the chain’s bid to compete with Chick-fil-A, Wendy’s and Raising Cane’s in the sizzling fried chicken market.
Szechuan Sauce, launched in 1998 as part of a promotion of the Disney’s animated film “Mulan,” became a pop culture phenomenon when it was featured in an episode of the Adult Swim cartoon series “Rick and Morty.”
McDonald’s capitalized on it with a stunt on Oct. 7, but the sauce was only available for one day at a few locations.
Now McDonald’s says it wants to make amends by handing out 20 million packets of the stuff, and it has launched a website, www.wewantthesauce.com, explaining the product’s whole, cartoonish history.
MIDDLEBURG — The Snyder County courthouse is now open after a bomb threat was made this morning. Snyder County Commissioner Chairman Joe Kantz says the courthouse was evacuated after a bomb threat was made around 9:45 Monday morning.
Snyder County Sheriff John Zechman is heading the investigation, and a state police bomb detection dog was brought to the scene this morning.
Route 104 and Route 522 were both closed coming into the borough shortly after the threat was reported. All roads and the courthouse are now open. We will give you updates on what happened this morning in Middleburg when information becomes available.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A semi-truck fire on Interstate 295 on Jacksonville's Southside forced authorities to briefly shut down some lanes of the interstate late Wednesday morning.
The vehicle fire was initially reported at 11:24 a.m. on I-295 south of the Dames Point Bridge near the Merrill Road exit, according to the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department.
The fire department said two units responded to the incident. No injuries were reported at the scene and crews were able to bring the situation under control shortly after arrival.
The incident forced authorities to temporarily divert traffic from the interstate to the Merrill Road exit.
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WASHINGTON — A Pentagon spokesman says the two U.S. soldiers killed Sunday in Iraq were casualties of a U.S. artillery “mishap.”
The spokesman, Army Col. Rob Manning, said an Army artillery unit was firing on an Islamic State mortar position “when a mishap occurred.” He said there is no indication that IS played a role in the deaths. In addition to the two soldiers killed, five others suffered injuries that Manning said were not life-threatening.
The spokesman said he could provide no other details because the incident is under investigation. The names of those killed have not been publicly released.
When the deaths were announced Sunday, the U.S. military said the incident did not involve enemy fire, but provided no other details.
Service has once again become the major focus of the bonus short present in Hibike Euphonium 2‘s latest BD release, which dresses some of its cute characters up in a maid outfit (whilst giving them a bit of a bust up) and will likely make the BD coveted for that sole reason alone.
The magnificent maid extra:
Omake:
The 3rd musical BD for schoolgirl drama anime Hibike Euphonium 2 is available now.
Archaeologists urge Albania to protect underwater heritage
TIRANA, Albania (AP) — Researchers are urging Albanian authorities to build a museum to display hundreds of Roman and Greek artifacts and ancient shipwrecks that are sitting under Albania's least explored coastline.
Archaeologists at the Albanian Underwater Archaeology conference warned Tuesday that the wealth of underwater artifacts in the country's southwestern seabed, near the border with Greece, could easily fall prey of looters or treasure hunters.
James Goold, chairman of the Florida-based RPM Nautical Foundation, said the objects — dating from the 8th century B.C. to the two World Wars — would be a great tourist attraction if properly displayed.
Albania is trying to protect and capitalize on its rich underwater heritage, long neglected by a former communist regime offering little financial and other support. Its preservation still receives scarce funding from the government.
AUSTIN (KXAN) — After activists were able to successfully petition the city of Austin to remove Butler Shores as a possible location to build Austin’s next Major League Soccer park, they are advocating to remove another popular metropolitan park from the list as well.
The Montopolis Neighborhood Association, along with other homeowner associations and groups want to remove the Roy Guerrero Colorado River Metropolitan Park as a possible location for what is supposed to be a 20,000-seat stadium.
They will hold a protest and press conference on Saturday in an effort to get their message to Councilman Renteria and other Austin City Council members.
Among those who oppose the MLS stadium to be built at the park are Linda Guerrero, who is the daughter of Roy G. Guerrrero, of who the park is named after. She will be speaking at the press conference along with other activists who live in the area.
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March 19 (Reuters) - Blackstone Group Lp:
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WASHINGTON (AP) – The hospital where Rep. Steve Scalise is recovering after being shot says the congressman remains in critical condition and will require several more operations.
MedStar Washington Hospital Center is also providing a more detailed description of Scalise’s wounds. The hospital says he was shot in the left hip, after which “the bullet traveled across his pelvis, fracturing bones, injuring internal organs and causing severe bleeding.”
Scalise was among several people wounded early Wednesday when a rifle-wielding attacker fired on lawmakers on a baseball field in Alexandria, Virginia, outside Washington. The attacker was shot and later died.
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CHARLESTON, SC (WCBD) – The Coast Guard and FBI are responding to an incident at the Wando Terminal.
We are told by a source that law enforcement has identified four containers with possible explosives inside. Those containers are in the process of being removed from the ship and searched.
We are told that terminal employees are in a safe place at this time.
The ship has come in from Norfolk, Virginia, however the original location of the ship is unknown at this time.
The Wando terminal is currently shut down.
We have a crew at the scene and will continue to update you with the latest on air and online.
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U.S. House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence ranking member Representative Adam Schiff (D-CA) speaks with reporters at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S., March 24, 2017. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst
WASHINGTON The top Democrat on the House of Representatives intelligence committee said on Thursday the chamber's investigation into Russian meddling in the U.S. election needs to go forward despite whatever obstacles it may face.
"One way or another, the investigation has to take place," Representative Adam Schiff told reporters. "We're carrying on."
Schiff, who on Monday called the panel's Republican chairman, Devin Nunes, to recuse himself, said it was up to House Speaker Paul Ryan and Nunes to decide who leads the probe, but that they would have to "articulate why and how they feel that can be done credibly."
(Reporting by Timothy Ahmann)
Frontman Trevor Phipps had this to say, "'Incinerate' brings the raw aggression and heaviness of our early material while also showcasing elements of where we've gone as a band since.
"Lyrically, it is meant to be a song of unity in a time of great polarization around the world. We are constantly being told to not like our neighbor because they might have different views. The theme is a faith in humanity to come together and combat and rid the world of those that are intentionally dividing us." Listen to the song here.
Rachel Crooks, left, Jessica Leeds, center, and Samantha Holvey attend a news conference, Monday, Dec. 11, 2017, in New York to discuss their accusations of sexual misconduct against Donald Trump. The women, who first shared their stories before the November 2016 election, called for a congressional investigation into Trump's alleged behavior. Mark Lennihan AP Photo
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BERLIN, July 4 (Reuters) - Germany and France have offered Spain “observer status” on a programme to develop a new European fighter jet, but want to keep the project as a binational endeavour for now to ensure it moves ahead quickly, according to a German government source.
Spain had sent a letter to its NATO allies asking to participate in the critical industrial undertaking in December, according to the government source and several industry sources.
The German and French defence ministries then responded in April, offering Madrid the opportunity to observe the fledgling programme as it took shape, but without the ability to shape its initial parameters. No reply had yet been received from Spain, the government source said.
MADRID, March 28 The new head of Spain's Banco Popular, Emilio Saracho, is in talks to sell the lender's property portfolio and also a stake to Libra Group , online newspaper El Confidencial reported on Tuesday.
The talks with the Greek conglomerate, which has its origins in shipping, are at an advanced stage, the paper said, citing unnamed sources close to the bank. bit.ly/2osPbY2
Libra could invest at least between 350 million and 400 million euros ($380-435 million) in cash.
Banco Popular and Libra Group officials were not immediately available for comment.
Popular, considered a weak link in Spanish banking due to its high exposure to troubled real estate assets, posted a record 3.5 billion-euro loss in 2016 while soured property loans eroded the bank's capital position. ($1 = 0.9200 euros) (Reporting by Paul Day; Editing by Vyas Mohan)
Laguna Beach Republicans announce monthly meeting Oct 12
The Laguna Beach Republicans, otherwise know as the LBGOP, will hold their monthly meeting on Thu Oct 12, at Mozambique located at 1740 S Coast Hwy. The Social hour will be at 5 p.m, followed by the meeting at 6 p.m. that will end promptly at 7:15 p.m.
Laguna Beach Republicans set their monthly meeting for Oct 12
Emil Monda, President of the LBGOP, invites all Republicans, Independents and Libertarians to attend the meeting. “We will discuss the attempts to repeal Prop 14 (Top two primary), signature gathering for John Cox’s Neighborhood Legislative Initiative and review the Measure LL “Oversight Committee” and its true powers.” according to Monda.
Those interested to attend, RSVP to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. as space is limited.
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After a rocky start to 2017, Mariah Carey seems to have hit her stride with new music and a new boyfriend. The elusive chanteuse split with Australian billionaire James Packer last year and quickly moved on with Bryan Tanaka, a backup dancer who appears on her docuseries Mariah’s World. The pair shared an intimate Valentine’s Day photo in a large copper bathtub.
Related: Mariah Carey Shares Music Video for ‘I Don’t’ Featuring YG
Mimi wished her followers a happy Valentine’s Day and selected some hashtags: #happy, #moments and #bubbles. She seems to have put a public breakup and humiliating technical difficulties on New Year’s Eve behind her. Cheers!
Take a peek at Mariah’s carefree, festive Valentine’s Day here:
Stratford High’s No. 1 doubles team of Dan Schaefer and Ben Andrade improved to 5-1 on the season the Red Devils’ 6-1 loss to host Brookfield High on Monday.
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A fire caused extensive damage to a car in Mesa Geitonia in Limassol on Tuesday morning.
The fire service was called to the scene in Pavlou Liasides street where the vehicle was parked at 3.36am and the fire was under control 15 minutes later.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Apart from extinguishing fires over the Easter weekend, the fire service was also busy due to the weather. Because of rain and hail on April 14 and 16 the Nicosia fire brigade helped to pump rainwater and open clogged drains in 26 cases in Aglantzia, Latsia, Lakatamia, Strovolos and Palouriotissa.
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — When Ernie Barnes played with the San Diego Chargers, his teammates nicknamed him “Big Rembrandt” because he was always scribbling on pieces of paper.
After he retired, he went on to become a famous painter. His “Sugar Shack” painting was on the cover of a Marvin Gaye album and was used in the closing credits of the sitcom “Good Times.”
Now the North Carolina Museum of History in Raleigh is exhibiting 38 of his paintings.
Many aren’t known because Barnes often painted for people who commissioned his work.
Barnes played professional football in the 1960s before pursuing his art career. He’s famous for his elongated figures of African-Americans in uplifting scenes.
The exhibit is the first since he died at age 70 in 2009. It continues through March 3.
Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Shirley MacLaine are also among the stars set as presenters.
At the ripe old age of 26, Aaron Taylor-Johnson is setting the bar pretty high for feminist fatherhood. The British actor, whose Iraq-set thriller “The Wall” opens Friday, is the...
Liberal Democrats leader Vince Cable says Brexit is not inevitable and that it could still be stopped despite the triggering of Article 50.
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Lawyers who espouse a conservative Christian agenda have found plenty of opportunities in Texas, suing on behalf of Bible-quoting cheerleaders and defending a third-grader who wanted to hand out Christmas cards that read in part "Jesus is the Christ!" But for the First Liberty law firm, the last few years have been especially rewarding.
Russia's Federal Air Transport Agency (Rosaviatsiya) reported (08-Dec-2017) the following traffic highlights for Russian carriers in the 11 months ended Nov-2017, according to preliminary information:
Passenger numbers: 97.5 million, +19.1% year-on-year;
RPKs: 238.9 billion, +20.2%;
Load factor: 83.3%, +1.8pps.
The results exceeded the record of 93.1 million passengers achieved in calendar year 2014. 105 million passengers are expected in 2017. [more - original PR - Russian]
Davido Set To Drop R. Kelly’s Version Of IF? (See Details)
Davido is all over the media at the moment and for the right reasons. Prior to the release of his hit tune FALL, fans were grooving to what became a national anthem “IF” and believe me when the “30 Billion” part comes on, then, you get the feeling!! However, IF broke local boundaries as it …
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Black Stars coach Avram Grant is today naming his squad for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations.
The Israeli coach had scheduled to announce his 23-man squad on Saturday but had to reschedule the press conference to the New Year.
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia lawmakers are calling on the U.S. secretary of transportation to reverse the Federal Transportation Commission’s decision to withhold millions of dollars in funding.
Del. James LeMunyon and Sen. George Barker sent a letter signed by dozens of other lawmakers to Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao after federal officials announced they would withhold funding from Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia until they create a new Metro safety commission. The letter was signed by dozens of other lawmakers.
In the letter, they say a February 2016 deadline was unreasonable and want Chao to suspend the FTA’s decision.
All three jurisdictions must pass identical legislation for the commission to be formed. The Virginia House and Senate have passed versions of the bill, but additional votes are needed.
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Canadian Pacific Rail’s more than 3,000 conductors and engineers walked off the job late Tuesday night.
1st Annual Kampsville Knap-in at the McCully Heritage Project (1 mile south of Kampsville). Flintknapping demonstrations and tutorials, vendors, atlatl range, other demonstrations of primative skills, native plant walks.
Tent camping, fishing, hiking available at the 940 acre McCully Heritage Project. Showerhouse and restroom available on site.
Interested vendors contact the McCully Heritage Project at 618-653-4687 or mccullyheritage@gmail.com.
This event is not for buying, selling or trading of relics. No local chert collections without property owner permission.
ACCRA, April 13 Ghana is committed to ending its three-year $918 million programme with the International Monetary Fund as scheduled in April 2018, Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta told a news conference on Thursday.
The comment rebuffs reports that the government, which took power in January after winning an election, would ask for an extension of the programme to give more time for the country to stabilize government finances. (Writing by Matthew Mpoke Bigg; Editing by Nellie Peyton and Toby Chopra)
BOSTON (CBS) – Geoffrey Kirui won the men’s 2017 Boston Marathon Monday with an official time of 2:09:37.
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His victory completed a Kenyan sweep, as Edna Kiplagat took the women’s title in her first Boston Marathon.
“I’m very happy,” Kirui told WBZ-TV’s David Wade. “As Kenyans, I’m happy to see we have performed well.”
It was Kirui’s first time running Boston.
Kirui and Galen Rupp of Oregon separated from the lead pack in Newton, but Kirui pulled away and took over the race in mile 23 and never looked back.
Rupp finished second in 2:09:58. It was his first Boston Marathon and just his third marathon overall.
Suguru Osaki of Japan finished third in 2:10:28.
2014 champion Meb Keflezighi, the last American to win Boston, finished 13th in 2:17:00.
Crowds cheered as he crossed the finish line.
It was his last competitive Boston Marathon. He will retire from racing after running the New York Marathon in November.
Greg Sestero, who played the supporting role of Mark in the cult classic "The Room," is in the spotlight for his experience working on the movie.
Greg wrote "The Disaster Artist," which tells the story of the making of "The Room," known as the "best worst movie ever made."
Greg and Tommy Wiseau, his co-star in "The Room," have been friends for 20 years.
Their friendship is the core story of "The Disaster Artist," now a major motion picture in which James Franco plays Tommy and Dave Franco plays Greg.
"The Disaster Artist" is in theaters now and is nominated for two Golden Globe awards: Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy and Best Musical or Comedy Motion Picture.
While in Portland Friday, Greg spoke with MORE's Stephanie Kralevich about how his life has come alive on the big screen and how "The Room" has found a whole new following.
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State police are looking for information about two local schools, Glover Community and Brighton Elementary that were damaged over the weekend.
John Castle, superintendent of North Country Supervisory Union wrote in an email that a school staff member discovered the vandalism Sunday morning. (Read about it Tuesday in the NDE)
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MILWAUKEE -- It's easy to get caught up with all the hustle and bustle of the holiday -- and this time of year can be especially difficult for parents. Jessica Lahner, child development exert with Carroll University, joins Real Milwaukee with ways to keep family priorities in check.
× Fire Forces Four From Apartment Building in Luzerne County
WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP — Four people need a new place to stay after their apartment building went up in flames in Luzerne County.
Flames on Pulaski Street near Wilkes-Barre could be seen for miles when the home caught fire just before 1:30 Wednesday morning.
Everyone made it out safely, but one of those tenants lost their cat.
A neighbor spotted the flames and called for help.
“I ran down the street. I saw flames coming out of the house. I called 911 and I saw people and they said everyone got out safely,” said William Gates of Wilkes-Barre Township.
The fire marshal is expected to look into how that fire got its start in Luzerne County.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Incoming White House press secretary Sean Spicer is defending cryptic comments by President-elect Donald Trump that he knows “things that other people don’t know” when it comes to allegations of Russian hacking.
Spicer tells Fox News Channel’s “Fox & Friends” that Trump is getting national security briefings “on a daily basis” and “there doesn’t seem to be conclusive evidence” Russians were behind the hacking of Democratic emails during the election.
Spicer also dismissed on Monday a report released by the FBI and Homeland Security Department supporting the accusations against Russia, calling it a “how-to” manual on basic cybersecurity for Democrats.
In an interview on NBC’s “Today Show,” Spicer said President Barack Obama only punished Russia after Democrat Hillary Clinton lost the election and that the recent sanctions were politically motivated.
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A truck and three car crash has caused traffic woes for early morning drivers heading towards Brisbane.
Police received reports of a four-vehicle nose-to-tail just before 6am this morning on the Ipswich Motorway.
The crash, which occurred at Goodna, caused early morning traffic congestion.
Police say the vehicles are being cleared from the road now but are warning drivers to be careful when travelling through the area.
Queensland Ambulance officers assessed six people on scene.
Two people have been transported to Ipswich Hospital in stable conditions.
GREENSBURG, Pa. (AP) – A trial is underway for an 18-year-old Pennsylvania man accused of fatally shooting a friend in the face and then taking a selfie with the victim’s body.
Two officers testified Tuesday that Maxwell Morton, then 16, showed little emotion or concern about the Feb. 2015 shooting of 16-year-old Ryan Mangan.
Westmoreland County Detective James Williams told jurors “when he described pulling the trigger, he had a little smirk on his face.”
Police contend Morton took a photograph of himself with Mangan’s body minutes after the shooting and an hour later sent the image via Snapchat while he played online video games with a teen in Wisconsin.
The defense has argued that the teens were playing with the gun and it accidentally fired.
The judge ruled Monday the selfie can be seen by the jury.
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Growing frustration on the part of BC NDP leader John Horgan and BC Green Party leader Andrew Weaver. The pair accusing Christy Clark of hanging onto power while she attempts to sow discontent between them. Keith Baldrey has details of the press conference the two leaders held.
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Milwaukee's Historic Mitchell Street between 1st and 2st Streets in front of the Butters Fetting Co. building.
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This mural is a culmination of a year-long project partnership between ArtWorks for Milwaukee, artist Raoul Deal, urban historian Michael Carriere, students from the Community Arts program at UWM's Peck School of the Arts, United Migrant Opportunity Services (UMOS), and others.
ArtWorks interns researched histories of Wisconsin’s Latino immigrant workers and the 50-year history of UMOS through individual interviews and an oral history project.
Interns conducted oral history interviews, learned about translating words into images and how to brainstorm design ideas, and paint the mural’s final design. The large-scale mural is being installed in the spring of 2017.
× A busy Wednesday afternoon for weather buffs
All the ingredients were in place – a moist unstable air mass overhead, temperatures warming into the upper 80s and lower 90s, and an upper-air disturbance accompanied by cool air aloft – and the Slight Risk of Severe storms that had been issued early by the National Storm Prediction Center verified across the entire Chicago area Wednesday afternoon.
Once the cumulus clouds formed midday, they became towering thunderheads in a matter of minutes and continued to pulse up and die down quickly the remainder of the afternoon. Hail the size of quarters and half-dollars were first reported in the Belvidere area, and soon after damaging winds downed trees and power lines across McHenry and Lake Counties. Heavy downpours led to flash flooding in many areas with over an inch accumulating in a half-hour at many locations. By the end of the day, every county in northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana had been hit by either large hail, strong winds or flooding downpours.
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Melbourne man makes incredible recovery after one-punch attack The West Australian
The father had his life support switched off before waking up.
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Denver’s legendary restaurant and bar The Cherry Cricket opened a second location on April 17 at 2220 Blake Street. The new restaurant will bring the iconic Cherry Cricket experience that is enjoyed by guests of all ages to the Ballpark neighborhood.
Everton have a host of representatives, led by director of football Steve Walsh, currently in Italy attempting to secure summer deals for a number of targets.
Carlo Jacomuzzi, an Everton scout, was quoted as telling Italian station Radio CRC that both Bacca and Zapata are "interesting" propositions.
But he ruled out moves for either Dries Mertens or Faouzi Ghoulam.
“Bacca and Zapata have interesting profiles, but [a move] for one would exclude the other,” Jacomuzzi is quoted as saying.
The National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) announced their Division 3 All Americans last week. A few NJ Hoopers were honored.
NEW YORK (WTEN) – AOL announced that it is shutting down AOL Instant Messenger after 20 years.
AIM will be discontinued on December 15, 2017. After this date, you will no longer be able to access or sign in to AIM services on any platform.
“AIM tapped into new digital technologies and ignited a cultural shift, but the way in which we communicate with each other has profoundly changed. As a result we’ve made the decision that we will be discontinuing AIM,” AOL said in a press release.
Learn what happens with your data once AIM shuts down.
AIM was released in 1997.
Central Health released its strategy for an aging population on Friday. NTV’s Colleen Lewis reports.
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Sources from the Iraqi province of Nineveh report that local Daesh militants threaten to execute anyone who would celebrate Valentine’s Day.
According to Babil24 news website, during an angry sermon at a Mosul mosque a Daesh preacher went on a hateful rant about young people and adolescents who were apparently talking about the upcoming 'festival of love'.
"The preacher then produced a red teddy bear and decapitated the toy in front of the congregation with a knife, threatening anyone who would dare to celebrate the 'festival of debauchery' with that act," the website reports.
Mosul, Iraq’s second largest city, was captured by Daesh in June 2014. Despite the fact that Iraqi and US-led coalition forces liberated the eastern part of the city in late January 2017, the western part of Mosul remains under the control of the terrorist group.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Supreme Court halts executions for 2 men set to die Monday in latest setback for state.
Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. (MPTC) targets to get the green light from Indonesian authorities for the conduct of a tender offer in favor of minority shareholders of infrastructure firm PT Nusantara Infrastructure Tbk by August.
“We are filing sa Indonesia with their SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission). Yun ang magde-determine ng actual, it should be August when we get the final clearance sa Indonesia,” MPTC President and Chief Executive Officer Rodrigo E. Franco told reporters in an interview on Wednesday, July 4.
The Indonesian counterpart for the SEC is called the Financial Services Authority. — Arra B. Francia
The pair have been in terrific form for Liverpool this season as they sit fourth in the Premier League table.
Manager Jurgen Klopp has got his side playing fluid forward-thinking football with Salah at the head of the attack.
But Murphy has analysed both players and thinks they “cheat” because they do not track back when the opposition full-backs attack.
That is because it leaves the Reds with more numbers going forward when they get the ball back, hence improving their counter-attacking threat.
LANCASTER, Texas (AP) — Police in a city outside Dallas have fatally shot a man they say struck and dragged an officer with a vehicle.
Lancaster Police allege they were conducting a traffic stop Sunday night when the driver they made contact with reversed his vehicle and drove toward officers.
Police say those officers moved out of the way, but the driver then accelerated, striking and dragging another officer.
The dragged officer shot the driver as he attempted to flee. Police say the driver lost control, hit a pole and was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The officer was injured but is now in stable condition. Police won’t release the identities of the officer or the driver.
The Department of Public Safety and the Texas Rangers are assisting in the investigation.
Clear Lake’s Chloe Mueller and Mac Adams participated in the State Co-Ed Tennis Tournament on Tuesday, June 6, in Des Moines. The pair won the first match against Shenandoah, 7-6, 6-1. They dropped the second match to Waverly, 7-5, 6-3. Mueller and Adams are cousins and named their team, “Pralle Power,” which was in honor of their mothers’ maiden name. “Chloe and Mac played well together, considering they don’t play together often,” said Coach Rich Peters. “They were very consistent and they looked like they had a fun time together.” -Submitted photo
Federal Agriculture Minister has announced an investment of $360,521 for the Ontario Ginseng Growers' Association.
He said the money is “to help promote and pursue new markets, including India which provides potential to further increase demand for Canadian-grown ginseng beyond its traditional Asian markets.”
This July 21, 2012, photo shows Equifax Inc., offices in Atlanta.
NPR Correspondent Chris Arnold joined the program to discuss the data breach at Equifax.
That breach exposed the personal information of up to 143 million people and led to the resignation of the credit agency's CEO Richard Smith.
They were also joined by University of Minnesota Extension Educator Sharon Powell.
New Morning Market in Woodbury held a special customer appreciation celebration May 19 to commemorate the stores 47th anniversary. Since 1971, New Morning Market has been the premier spot for natural and organic food in Connecticut. They have grown to offer the largest selection of organic produce in the state as well as local humanely raised meats, supplements and skin care products, gourmet cheeses, an organic juice bar, grill, and more thanks to the support of their customers, owners said in a release. less
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Bermuda police confirm they have found the body of missing US student Mark Dombroski, no cause of death announced
The death has occurred of Jimmy Sloan of North Commons, Carlingford, Louth
Peacefully at Our Lady Of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda. Predeceased by his parents James and Rosie and brothers Willie and Hughie.
Very deeply regretted by his beloved sister Betsy, nieces Christina and Carol, nephews Albert and Raymond, relatives and friends. Also by Sean and Rose and family.
Reposing at his residence. Removal tomorrow evening (Thursday) to St. Michael's Church, Carlingford arriving for Evening Prayers at 7.00pm.
Funeral Mass on Friday morning at 11.00am. Burial afterwards in St. Michael's Cemetery.
House private please.
Family flowers only, donations, if desired, to North Louth Palitive Care.
May He Rest In Peace
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Jack Gallagher holding Neville's cruiserweight title. Credit: WWE.com
The Valentine's Day episode of 205 Live featured the return of Gran Metalik following an impressive showing in last year's Cruiserweight Classic.
The show is still suffering from being placed right after SmackDown because some of the fans leave before it gets started, and those who stick around are worn out.
However, the competitors of the cruiserweight division never let this get them down. They still come out every week and put on great matches knowing they will only be seen by a fraction of the audience Raw and SmackDown get.
WWE has put together a great roster of talents. Now it just needs to figure out how to use each Superstar in the most effective way possible.
Let's take a look at everything from this week's episode of 205 Live.
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HARRISBURG – If you haven’t purchased your 2018-19 Pennsylvania hunting license, now might be the time. The new license year began July 1, so only 2018-19 licenses are valid when hunting or using Game Commission shooting ranges. The sale of 2018-19 antlerless deer licenses is about to begin and only hunters holding valid general licenses may apply. Pennsylvania residents are given preference in applying for antlerless licenses and resident hunters may apply for their first antlerless licenses beginning Monday, July 9. Non-residents may submit their first applications a week later, beginning Monday, July 16.
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JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South African media say about 900 miners are trapped underground at a gold mine after a shaft elevator stopped working because of a power outage.
The African News Agency reports Thursday that the miners are believed to be safe while they await evacuation from the Beatrix mine in Free State province.
Mine unions are expressing concern, saying some of the trapped miners could suffer from dehydration or might lack access to medication. Colleagues of the miners say they are helping to deliver food and water to them.
A thunderstorm caused the power outage at the mine, which is run by the Sibanye-Stillwater company.
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The Latest on Venezuela's political crisis (all times local):
2:45 p.m.
Germany is calling on Venezuela to release all political prisoners and end its forceful crackdown on the opposition.
Government spokesman Steffen Seibert says Germany backs last week's resolution by a dozen mostly Latin American countries and Canada condemning the breakdown of democracy under Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
Seibert said Monday that Venezuela's new constitutional assembly is "illegitimate."
He told reporters in Berlin that Germany wants "a peaceful return to democratic order. There must be an end to indiscriminate arrests and excessive violence against the opposition."
Seibert also called for deposed chief prosecutor Luisa Ortega Diaz to be protected and political prisoners to be released.
Houston police are looking for three men who shot and killed an innocent 10-month-old boy outside a southwest Houston apartment complex.Family members identified the victim as Messiah Marshall."That baby smiled every time you looked at him, every time you looked at him. He was just the sweetest baby you want to see. You take an innocent life...it's cowardly," said Willie Mason, the boy's grandfather.Houston police arrived on the scene in the 5300 block of North Braeswood just after 1:30 p.m. Wednesday. According to investigators, the child was outside with his father when three men started shooting.The father ran to a nearby Valero gas station for help. A woman recorded the frantic moments as the father cradled his dying son in his arms."He was screaming and said 'somebody shot my baby,'" eyewitness Mari Hidalgo said.Police are still searching for the three suspects. The father told police he did not know the gunmen.Anyone with information is asked to call the Houston Police Department.
Gowon, Obasanjo, Shonekan, Ekwueme, others form choir, sing for greater Nigeria
Video clip shows past Nigerian leaders and current Vice President singing hymn for a greater, united and peaceful Nigeria in the year 2017.
Singing Isaac Watts hymn, “Our God, Our Help in Ages Past,” were the former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon; Former President Olusegun Obasanjo; Former Chairman of Nigeria Interim Government, Ernest Shonekan, Former Vice President Alex Ekwueme; Former Chief of Staff, Real Admiral, Ebitu Ukiwe, General Oladipo Diya and the current Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo. Enjoy the hymn and type your comment below.
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March 19 (Reuters) - Dohia Group Co Ltd
* Says it plans to pay a cash dividend of 0.26 yuan (pre-tax) for every 10 shares and use additional paid-in capital to distribute 7 new shares for every 10 shares, as the dividend payment plan for 2017
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The state prosecution says Monday it has asked the court to declare Thomas Joseph Gross fit for extradition. The American extradition request says Gross travelled to Florida in 2012 to visit his mother. The night before his return to Israel he allegedly drugged her and stabbed her to death in her car outside her Lakewood Ranch home. The next morning he called 911, saying he had found her body, and tried to portray the scene as a suicide or robbery gone wrong.
The great, world-changing actions are the decision of Britain to leave the European Union - Brexit - and the election of Donald Trump as president of the United States. Both pointed to electorates that had had it with the status quo and the elites who run things.
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After almost ten years of being on air, Game of Thrones will come to an end in 2019, leaving an enormous hole in HBO’s yearly schedule.
Luckily for them, writer, director and producer JJ Abrams will return to TV for the first time since 2013’s Fringe.
Most recently working on Star Wars: The Force Awakens, the visionary has moved back to TV with an original idea.
HBO has reportedly picked up JJ’s brand new television project, titled Demimonde.
Owning the No. 1 pick in the NFL isn’t always a sure thing, though it has certainly worked out for a number of teams lately.
Let’s rank every No. 1 pick from 2000, going from worst to best.
18. JaMarcus Russell, Raiders, 2007
Come on, you knew it had to start here, right? Russell, the No. 1 pick out of LSU, held out his entire rookie training camp, which never goes well. He then lasted just three years in the NFL thanks to issues with injuries, weight problems, and just not being a good enough QB.
KZN 'leaving nothing to chance' as Dineo gains momentum
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Durban – KwaZulu-Natal disaster management teams are “leaving nothing to chance” as cyclone Dineo grows, Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs MEC Nomusa Dube-Ncube said on Wednesday.
She said emergency response teams, including the army, were on high alert. The public had to be ready to evacuate. She appealed to motorists not to try to cross flooded bridges.
“Persons with chronic illnesses such as diabetes, high blood pressure must ensure that their medication is easily accessible, especially in the event of a quick evacuation.”
Residents should stock up on canned food and have torches ready. The water supply to homes could be affected by flooding.
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Berlin police are trying to determine the source of 200 rounds of ammunition found in an underground parking lot in the German capital.
Officers were called after a tenant of the building in the western district of Charlottenburg discovered a bag containing the bullets late Sunday.
German news agency dpa reports that police searched the surrounding area with sniffer dogs but found no further ammunition.
Germany is nearing the first anniversary of a terror attack in Berlin in which 12 people were killed by a Tunisian man who drove a stolen truck into a crowded Christmas market. The attack was later claimed by the Islamic State group.
Security officials have said Germany could be the target of further attacks but there are no indications anything specific is planned.
NOT THAT THERE’S MUCH SENSE IN THE WHOLE SITUATION: Making Sense of the Russian Hacking Saga.
Galway United have been drawn away to North end United in the First Round Of The Irish Daily Mail FAI Cup with the game taking place on the weekend of the 12th of August.
Newly appointed Galway United manager Alan Murphy gave his thoughts of the draw to John Mulligan and also stressed the importance of a good home crowd next Friday night when Galway United face Athlone Town in the SSE Airtricity League First Division at Eamon Deacy Park
LONDON, March 29 Britain is still willing to walk away from the European Union with no Brexit deal, a spokesman for Prime Minister Theresa May said on Wednesday.
While May was addressing parliament after triggering formal divorce talks with the EU, her spokesman told reporters there could be varying timetables for different areas in the talks when asked why she referred to implementation periods in her letter to European Council President Donald Tusk. (Reporting by Kylie MacLellan, writing by Elizabeth Piper, editing by Estelle Shirbon)
A number of wild parrots were shipped to New York in the 1960's destined for pet stores. Many escaped and their descendents live in the trees of Brooklyn as CNN's Richard Roth discovered.
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The death toll from a fire in a tower in London has risen to 17.
Firefighters in the city said that the forces did not expect to find additional survivors inside the building, but the number of casualties was expected to rise.
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Cold and breezy today with sunny spells and scattered showers.
The showers will be heaviest and most frequent in the north and west of the country with the risk of hail and thunder here.
Some wintry falls are possible over high ground.
Maximum temperatures of 4 to 7 degrees in fresh and gusty northwest winds.
Tonight
Showers will become isolated overnight with most areas becoming dry.
Good clear spells will develop and frost will form widely.
Later in the night it will turn cloudier along the east coast with a few showers moving in here.
Minimum temperatures of -1 to +3 degrees in moderate north or northwest breezes.
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Richmond - In a game that more closely resembled basketball than football, Thomas Jefferson had their most prolific performance in well over 15 years in a 55-49 win against Glen Allen on homecoming.
Jalen Jackson had 295 yards rushing and 4 scores while quarterback Anwar Bradley added another 314 yards on the ground and 4 touchdowns. They were the only two players to carry the ball for the Vikings.
Glen Allen was led by Devon Flowers who had 355 yards rushing and 5 TDs. The Jaguars had 434 total yards on the ground.
The 55 points scored by the Vikings (3-3) are the most since at least 1999. They are on the road at Deep Run next week. Glen Allen falls to 1-5 and will host John Marshall in week 8
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Area pastors hosting Community/Unity Prayer services at 6 p.m. Tuesdays at alternate churches. Feb. 6 will be One Faith Fellowship International, 5314 La. 182 West, Patterson. All churches and public invited.
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That Just Takes the Cake Golf Tournament is April 28 at St. Mary Golf & Country Club. Three-man teams compete. Cost $300, team; mulligans, $5. For info call Oren Dupre, 985-498-2926; Barry Bolner, 985-384-8500 or Jim “Twister” Williams, 985-759-8802. Silent Cake Auction held in club house. Benefits the American Heart Association; money stays local.
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The Brunswick County Sheriff's Office has arrested a second man in connection to an armed robbery of a teen in Leland in June.
Dondre Omar Shaw, 23, was taken into custody Friday and charged with robbery with a dangerous weapon and conspiracy to commit robbery with a dangerous weapon.
Justin Ray Justice was arrested in connection to the case on June 7, the day of the alleged armed robbery.
According to the incident report, the robbery took place shortly after 6 p.m. on Miller Road.
An arrest warrant states that Shaw and Justice threatened the 16-year-old victim with a handgun and took $200 from him.
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Galway Bay fm newsroom – UHG is the most overcrowded hospital in the country today.
There are 41 patients on trolleys at the hospital this afternoon.
Nationally, there are 461 patients waiting on trolleys at public hospitals across Ireland this lunchtime.
Last week, the HSE was criticised for allegedly taking steps to reduce UHG’s trolley figure before the arrival of An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar.
VIENNA — Austria’s Social Democratic Party has announced that it is severing business relations with an Israeli political consultant after Israeli authorities arrested him on suspicion of money laundering, obstruction of justice, bribery and related crimes.
Tal Silberstein was one of four suspects arrested Monday in Israel following a joint investigation with Swiss and American authorities.
Social Democratic Party official Georg Niedermuhlbicher says his party’s move is a result of “the legal accusations that have been made known from Israel.” The party is the senior partner in the coalition now ruling Austria.
The development comes ahead of October national elections and could hurt the Social Democrats, who are trailing behind centre-right and right-wing rivals in polls. The other parties are criticizing the Social Democrats for choosing Silberstein as a consultant.
The heat wave that broke records in New Jersey for the past three days ends Wednesday with a big drop in high temperatures. There's a chance of showers and thunderstorms Wednesday morning before the sun breaks through later.
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Bridgewater-Emery Opens Title Defense With 27th Straight Win
Huskies Take Season Opener At Dell Rapids-Saint Mary 69-54
DELL RAPIDS, S.D. — Despite a game challenge from a Dell Rapids-Saint Mary team that started several freshman, defending State B Champion Bridgewater-Emery opened their title defense with a 69-54 win over the host Cardinals on Monday night in boy’s high school basketball action.
It’s the 27th straight win for the Huskies who led by only four points at half before pulling away in the second. Jamin Arend led all scorers with 18 points while Carter Dye added 16 points and eight rebounds.
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Dec 12 (Reuters) - Maoye Commercial Co Ltd :
* Says it plans to use 5 million yuan to set up a wholly owned commercial factoring unit in Shenzhen
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Greenbrier Companies, Inc. has received an average recommendation of "Hold" from the thirteen analysts that are currently covering the company. Two analysts have rated the stock with a sell recommendation, nine have issued a hold recommendation and two have given a buy recommendation to the company.
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Snow avalanches are expected from February 3 through February 5 due to precipitations in the mountainous areas of Kyrgyzstan. Press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations reported.
The avalanche hazard persists at 198-265 km of Bishkek-Osh road (Ala-Bel pass, Chychkan gorge), at the 45-90th and 145-150th km of Myrza-Ake-Kara-Kuldzha-Alaykuu road, at 74-78th km of Tamchy area.
The Emergency Situations Ministry strongly recommends the drivers planning to travel along the mountain roads of Kyrgyzstan to keep a distance of 500 meters between vehicles and replace summer tires by winter ones.
Tathra residents say their community 'will never be the same'
Bushfires have ravaged the NSW coastal town. Sam is live on the scene.
BOSTON — Reigning New York City Marathon winner Shalane Flanagan will run in Boston next year in a fourth attempt to win her hometown race.
The four-time Olympian and reigning Chicago Marathon champion will be joined on the men’s side by Galen Rupp in a field of elite Americans announced Monday by race sponsor John Hancock. Olympians Desiree Linden, Dathan Ritzenhein, Abdi Abdirahman, Deena Kastor and Molly Huddle also are signed up for the 122nd edition of the world’s oldest annual marathon, which is being held April 16.
Last month, Flanagan became the first American woman to win New York since 1977. No U.S. woman has won Boston since 1985. But last year the Americans had their best finishes since then, grabbing two of the top four women’s spots and six of the top ten for men.
Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano Has Now Destroyed 70 Homes As of Tuesday, authorities are reporting 71 homes have been destroyed by lava with 20 burning in the last few days alone. According to Civil Defense Administrator Talmadge Magno, the lava has crossed a major highway and is encroaching on a geothermal energy conversion plant which has already shut down 11 wells. Additionally, officials are warning residents on Hawaii‘s Big Island to be careful of “Pele‘s hair,” small, thin strands of volcanic glass fibers that can cause injuries to the eyes and lungs.
Speculation about former Mobile Mayor Sam Jones' possible plans to re-enter politics appears to be ending, as Jones has advised supporters to expect "an important Campaign announcement" on Saturday. While the email sent out by Jones on Tuesday did not explicitly state that Jones would run, it did express a need to build "a strong, organized and aggressive grassroots operation," and asked supporters "to join our team as a campaign volunteers."
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On Friday the Senate passed Joint Memorial 3, which would form a committee to study any changes the state would need to make in order to allow for the sale and operation of self-driving cars, while also ensuring their safety on the roads.
The joint memorial's sponsor, Republic State Sen. Jim White, said he believes autonomous cars will make New Mexico's streets safer, citing data that states 94 percent of crashes are caused by human error.
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Lucky Day Lotto' game
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Illinois Lottery's "Lucky Day Lotto" game were:
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LINCOLN, Neb. (AP)
A state commission that will review a proposed route for the Keystone XL pipeline through Nebraska has set another public hearing to gather input.
The Nebraska Public Service Commission says it will hold the hearing at the Divots Conference Center in Norfolk on June 28, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Doors will open at 9 a.m.
Commissioners will accept comments on a first-come, first-served basis. Speakers will have three to five minutes to give their comments.
The commission has held similar public hearings in York and O'Neill and will hold a more formal hearing with legal arguments Aug. 7-11 in Lincoln.
The pipeline would transport oil from Canada, across Montana and South Dakota to Nebraska, where it would connect with an existing pipeline to Texas Gulf Coast refineries.
The 2-year-old boy was last seen at a park in the Wallacedene community on Sunday.
CAPE TOWN - Cape Town Police are searching for a missing Kraaifontein toddler.
The 2-year-old boy was last seen at a park in the Wallacedene community late yesterday afternoon.
The Pink Ladies' Dessie Rechner is appealing for anyone with information to contact her or the police.
“He is a little male, small built, dark eyes, dark hair and average weight and height. If you see him or have any information please contact the local SAPS Constable Oshela 0219805516 or 0798939857.”
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Sometimes in movies, a character dies, and sometimes in real life, it's the actor whose life comes to an unexpected end. Such was the case for Anton Yelchin, who's best remembered in his role as Chekov in the last three "Star Trek" films. In 2017, the actor was crushed to death when his Jeep Grand Cherokee rolled down an incline, slamming into Anton and pinning him to his security gate after he'd gotten out of the vehicle. Before his sudden death, Anton had wrapped several movies, including the thriller "Thoroughbreds," which debuts in theaters on March 9, 2018. In the film, Anton (seen here with co-star Anya Taylor-Joy) plays Tim, a disturbed young man who's pulled into a dark and deadly plot by two teenage girls. In honor of Anton, Wonderwall.com is taking a look at the last films made by celebrities who died unexpectedly. Keep reading for more...
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Don't miss Hilburn's BBQ next to the Lakeridge in Fort Peck. Now serving breakfast sandwiches on Wednesdays and Fridays thru Sunday.
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Gobert contributed 16 points (7-11 FG, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block across 34 minutes during Utah's 113-96 win over the Thunder in Game 4 of their Western Conference first-round playoff series.
Gobert continues to win the battle down low against Steven Adams, with Monday representing his third straight double-double in the series. The 25-year-old rim protector also took a series-high 11 shot attempts Monday, helping him to his second-best scoring total of the first four games against the Thunder. Gobert will look to provide a similar caliber of production when the Jazz try to clinch the series in Game 5 on Wednesday.
According to my sources, the Teen Choice Awards were held in LA last night and Bella Thorne showed up with her ex or something and blah blah blah, who cares, because I’ve got way more important news to share with you all today. Like the fact that Bella finally #freedthenipple on Instagram. I always knew this day would come! Time to break out the champagne and box of Kleenex I’ve been saving for the occasion.
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A British healthcare worker has been arrested on suspicion of murdering eight babies and trying to murder six others after an investigation into deaths at a neonatal unit in northern England.
In celebration of Independence Day 2018, American musician Cooper Carter, wearing patriotic clothing, performed 25 versions of the National Anthem on 25 different guitars that he mixed to play simultaneously for a “star spangled orchestra” of one. Jimi Hendrix would be proud.
The National Anthem played on 25 electric guitars…Happy Birthday, America!
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Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Matt Murray blocks a shot during agame against the Ottawa Senators Feb. 13 in Pittsburgh. Murray looks ready to return from a concussion thats kept him out for the last three weeks. Murray practiced with his teammates on Monday and could be available on Tuesday night when the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions visit the New York Islanders. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
ROWING, archery and spinning were just some of the activities personnel at HMS Sultan got to explore at a wellbeing fair.
The HMS Sultan NAVYfit, Clubs and Wellbeing event was set up to show the different extra-curricular activities and support services on offer to them.
There were a number of stalls representing clubs and charities at the fair. Healthy lifestyles were also being promoted, with the trainees even able to enjoy some freshly-cooked food.
Lieutenant Stu Moss, who was at the event to promote the Sub7 Indoor Rowing Club, said: ‘I think it’s good to hold these events as there are so many sports within the navy. There’s a lot of focus on getting work done, but if you can also interest people in participating in sport and the physical side of things, they tend to be happier.’
Who’s hiring across County Laois this week? Check out the Leinster Express recruitment pages for a roundup of the best jobs in Laois.
FDC Group is recruiting for a Financial Consultant
People First Credit Union is seeking a Clerical Officer
Mediaforce Ireland is seeking a Junior Account Executive
Aptus Ireland is recruiting for a Sales Manager
The HSE is seeking a Project Manager
Qualified Plumbers are required in the Portlaoise area
A Welder/Fabricator is sought in the Portlaoise area
A Part-time Stock Person is wanted in the Abbeyleix area
A PreSchool Assistant is required in the Killeigh area
For details on all the above positions and how to apply for the roles, see this week's Leinster Express- out now!
Lawson (groin) was able to participate in part of Sunday's practice, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.
He missed some of the drills so apparently the starting DE isn't all the way back after missing Thursday's preseason opener, but it sounds as if the team has an eye on him being healthy soon.
Property prices are expected to slow to near-zero in 2018 nationally with some regions expected to experience falls.
Rightmove, the online property portal, yesterday predicted annual price growth of just 1pc across Britain with falls in London and the commuter belt of 2pc.
So is now really the right time to buy a first property or move up the housing ladder?
Last month’s Budget gave first-timers some fresh impetus to take the plunge: stamp duty was scrapped entirely on first purchases priced up to £300,000. Those paying up to £500,000 could also benefit, but not by a full waiver.
Ultra-low mortgage rates are another incentive. The most popular mortgage deals – which typically fix the borrower’s rate for the first two years – remain near all-time lows.
Like Rightmove, most forecasters suggest the market is subdued and slowing, with total transactions and lending at approximately half the levels...
Major hat tip to Cosmopolitan UK for pointing out that your favorite rapping mathlete from Mean Girls, Rajiv Surendra, has blossomed into one rather handsome chalkboard artist and calligrapher (wipes sweat off brow). Based off of Rajiv's Instagram, he spends a lot of time hanging out with animals, traveling, and thoughtfully writing calligraphy on a number of surfaces (a sexy skill in a man, yes?). You can follow Rajiv's work account here, and it will either make you aspire for a more aesthetically pleasing lifestyle or, well, make you acutely aware of your own terrible handwriting. Keep reading for some of Rajiv's sexiest moments.
— Additional reporting by Monica Sisavat
Germany's interior ministry is already working on preparing agreements with other European Union countries to return refugees to the countries in which they first registered their asylum claims, a ministry spokeswoman said on Wednesday.
Interior Minister Horst Seehofer is due to travel to Vienna on Wednesday, where he will hold talks with Austria's Chancellor Sebastian Kurz, and Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban is scheduled to meet Chancellor Angela Merkel in Berlin.
Ministry spokeswoman Eleonore Petermann added that there was as yet no timetable for the signing of any agreements.
Senator resigns to focus on governor's race
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania Republican Sen. Scott Wagner says he's resigning from his Senate seat on Monday to focus on the governor's race.
Wagner submitted his resignation letter on Wednesday to Senate President Joe Scarnati.
Wagner's spokesman Andrew Romeo says the senator realized the best way to "bring about the most change and do the most good for the commonwealth" is by devoting all of his time and energy to the election.
He will face Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf, who is seeking a second, four-year term.
Wolf says Wagner's decision to resign after missing key votes and one month before the budget deadline "proves that he is the very worst of Harrisburg."
Wagner has held his Senate seat for the past four years.
An unmanned SpaceX mission scheduled to blast off Monday highlights the expansion of scientific research on the international space station.
In addition to routine supplies such as replacement parts and food, the more than three tons of cargo headed to the orbiting laboratory includes nearly two dozen ambitious government and corporate experiments on questions from the causes of Parkinson’s disease to the origins of cosmic rays.
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Valentine’s Day has always been the traditional time of year when we celebrate love both new and blossoming as well as a love that is seasoned with time. This past Saturday at the Résidence Memphré seniors’ home in Magog, a special celebration of an 80-year love story was held for Adrien and Simone Laplume who now live in Magog after spending the majority of their life in Potton.
See the February 14 issue of Brome County News for the complete story.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says there continues to be issues with Legionnaire’s disease at an Illinois Veterans Home despite improvements.
The Herald-Whig reports that the state Department of Public Health released the findings Tuesday.
The report was created in February following the investigation of cases of Legionnaire’s disease at the Quincy facility. CDC experts tested more than 20 water samples and had one sample test positive for the presence of Legionella bacteria.
The report says continued cases of the disease in a few of the buildings on campus are likely tied to aging pluming and materials. The report also says the age and underlying medical conditions of veterans at the residence make them more susceptible to Legionnaire’ disease.
According to the report, the facility has improved pneumonia surveillance and testing protocols.
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Information from: The Quincy Herald-Whig, http://www.whig.com
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Rapper Meek Mill is back in a Philadelphia courtroom, hoping to get his appeal moved to a different judge and get a new trial.
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ordered Mill’s release from prison last month where he was serving a two- to four-year sentence on a probation violation related to a decade-old gun and drug conviction.
A team of lawyers and public relations consultants had waged an all-out battle to get him freed on bail.
Mill’s lawyers will ask Tuesday that Judge Genece Brinkley be removed from his case. They allege she’s been waging a vendetta against the rapper, including sending him to prison for the probation violations.
She has strongly defended her impartiality.
Prosecutors say they believe Mill should get a new trial because of questions raised about the credibility of his arresting officer.
April 24 (UPI) -- The Senate unanimously confirmed Lt. Gen. Paul Nakasone to lead the National Security Agency and U.S. Cyber Command on Tuesday.
Nakasone was President Donald Trump's nominee to replace Navy Adm. Mike Rogers, who announced his retirement from the dual role in February.
The Senate used a process called "hotline" for Nakasone's confirmation, which speeds up the voting process for a nominee considered non-controversial.
Prior to taking over as director of the NSA and Cyber Command, Nakasone was head of U.S. Army Cyber Command. He previously served in positions at the NSA and Cyber Command and he has been praised by both Democrats and Republicans for his experience in the field, The Hill reported.
His new job will come with a fourth star, a promotion after the Trump administration put Cyber Command on the same level as Central Command.
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Hollywood actor Jeff Golblum is due to release his debut jazz piano album later this year.
The Jurassic Park star is a regular performer with his band the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra.
The Guardian reports that he switched from classical piano to jazz as a child - and has been playing in cocktail lounges in Pittsburgh from the age of 15.
Executives from Decca Records sounded the 65-year-old about signing a deal after seeing him perform with Gregory Porter on the Graham Norton show.
In a statement, Decca's head of A&R, Tom Lewis said "as far as I can tell, everyone loves Jeff Goldblum."
"He is a fantastic jazz pianist, a great band leader and just about the loveliest man in the world," he said.
"His love of jazz is infectious and whenever he plays he makes you feel very happy. "If we can take Jeff's music into people's homes then we will be helping, in our own small way, to make the world a happier place.”
Goldblum will also star in the upcoming Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom
In a major twist to the ongoing battle for leadership over the ruling AIADMK party, the Chennai police on Wednesday has booked party's general secretary VK Sasikala and its new legislative party leader Edappadi Palanisamy on charges of detaining party MLAs at a resort near Chennai.
The Koovathur police, in whose limits the Golden Bay resort is located, had registered an FIR based on the complaint of MLA Saravanan, who is currently part of Chief Minister O Panneerselvam's camp.
Saravanan had on Monday claimed that he had managed to escape from the resort after disguising himself.
Nearly 95 MLAs of the Sasikala camp have been staying at Golden Bay resort since Wednesday, a day after Panneerselvam revolted against the party's leadership.
Panneerselvam and his supporters had said that the MLAs were being held in the resort under threat by Sasikala's supporters.
Gudbranson (upper body) is still a week out from returning to the lineup, Dan Murhpy of Sportsnet reports.
It seems every week, the news remains the same that Gudbranson is a week away from being available for the Canucks. The news comes at a bad time for the club as Sven Baertschi (jaw) has been ruled out for 4-6 weeks and Brandon Sutter (undisclosed) is still working his way back. Gudbranson has already missed the last eight games and appears set to miss another four.
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CLEVELAND — A gun range owner says the suspect in a random Cleveland killing that was recorded and posted to Facebook had shot at his facility, and video shows he was warned for breaking rules by practicing “rapid fire.”
Owner Blake Frederick said suspect Steve Stephens visited Sherwin Shooting Sports within the past year. Frederick tells Cleveland.com he recalls Stephens as nice and jovial, not negative.
WEWS-TV reports that a video Stephens posted to Facebook last year showed him rapidly firing at targets at the range in Willoughby and being warned to stop by an employee.
Police said the 37-year-old Stephens had a permit to carry a concealed weapon.
The multistate manhunt for him stretched into a third day Tuesday. He’s wanted on an aggravated murder charge in the Sunday shooting death of a 74-year-old retiree.
ISSUE: Phillips Company is voluntarily recalling all lots of Tetrastem, Diabecline, Tetracycline-ABC, VenomX, Acneen, StaphWash, StringMed, NoPain and LidoMed distributed by Phillips Company, with business offices located in Sun City, Arizona, to the retail level. The products are being recalled after an FDA inspection found significant manufacturing practices that calls into question the safety, identity, strength, quality and purity of unexpired drug products made at the firm during the past three years.
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Humans have been trying to conquer malaria, Zika, dengue, and other mosquito-borne diseases for centuries. But with malaria alone still claiming more than 1 million lives every year, it’s clear we have a long fight ahead.
But now there’s a new weapon in the war against mosquitoes, and it’s not a vaccine or a new insecticide — it’s aerial drones.
On the east African island of Zanzibar, drones are being used to map the small, often hidden pools of water where mosquitos breed, so they can be sprayed to kill larvae before they mature.
At Rutgers University in New Jersey, engineers are developing “skeetercopters” that can detect and map mosquito-infested sites from the air — and douse them with insecticide.
Lucknow : Admitting that he has taken a ‘tough’ stand, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday justified the turn of events in the Samajwadi Party.
“Sometimes to protect the ones you love you must make the right decision. What I did today was a tough decision but one that I had to take,” Akhilesh tweeted.
Meanwhile, the battle between the two factions of the Samajwadi Party is likely to reach the Election Commission’s office tomorrow, with Akhilesh camp hinting that it will stake a claim to the party’s symbol ‘cycle’.
Sources said the new president has to approach the Election Commission according to the party’s convention, claiming to be the real Samajwadi Party and stake claim on the party symbol.
As per the party’s constitution, the president of the party allots symbols in election. The party split earlier in the day with a national convention declaring Akhilesh the new national president, a post that was held by his father Mulayam Singh Yadav. ANI
He’s alleged to have inappropriately touched a young girl known to him, as his wife was sleeping in the same bed.
27-year-old Marcelino Santos Lucena is charged with second degree criminal sexual conduct.
Court documents state the incident happened sometime in the Summer of 2015. The victim reported that she was sleeping between the suspect and his wife at a home in Dededo when she felt him rubbing her leg. The victim then moved to the floor, but later reported she awoke to the suspect allegedly putting his hand up her dress and touching her breast. She moved his hand and moved away.
The victim was only 12 at the time of the alleged incident.
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The school attended by President Donald Trump’s youngest child, Barron Trump, is calling on lawmakers to pass stricter gun laws in the wake of the Parkland massacre.
The Seahawks opted to pick up Britt's team option that extends through the 2020 season, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.
The 26-year-old center has started all 63 games that he has been active for Seattle since the team drafted him back in 2014. Britt appears to be the guy up front for Russell Wilson and this Seahawks bunch for the foreseeable future.
Government Cooling Measures Slowed Chinese Property Investment in July The growth rate of property investment in China slowed to 4.8% in July, dropping from 7.9% in June, according to numbers pulled from the National Bureau of Statistics. New construction starts also slowed for the first time in nearly a year, falling 7% year-over-year in July, compared to a 14% increase in June. The slowdown is seen as a victory for various government cooling measures that have been put into place to curb rapid-fire growth and protect against a bubble, and experts now expect growth in the real estate sector to settle in at a “new normal” of around 2% for the remainder of the year. Reuters
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Protests in Berkeley California have reached a dangerous new level as the arrests and injuries begin to pile up. Our Co-hosts discuss who's to blame and if this situation could get worse. Vice President Mike Pence lands in the Korean Hot Zone and reiterates the hard-line rhetoric of his boss. Garland Nixon and Lee Stranahan talk about the current state of affairs, the end of "strategic patience," and China's response. They also discuss the United Airlines debacle, the most recent case of a couple being removed from a United Airlines flight in route to their wedding, and whether this is connected to the Airline market dominance in the United States.
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CHICAGO (CBS) — New guidelines have been released to help prevent colon cancer.
The American Cancer Society changed their recommended age to begin screening for colorectal cancer to age 45. Previously, screening tests were recommended starting at age 50.
The American Cancer Society says the change come sin response to an increase in colorectal cancer rates.
“If we can identify patients with early onslaught colon cancer earlier, we have a better chance of curing them,” explained Dr. Manish Shah, a Gastrointestinal Oncologist.
The new guidelines also call for screening through the age of 85, rather than stopping at 75.
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This third and final CSR video of the weekend episode starts off with the future of Big Cass and looking at his SummerSlam match against Big Show. Then, we toss it out to Josh Isenberg who talks about some of what we need to see tonight on RAW. Here’s an excerpt: Josh Isenberg: You gotta end it with the fatal four way feud and those involved. Who gets the upper hand? This past week Samoa Joe got it even though Braun won the match. Roman doesn’t ever need it because he’s Roman Reigns and established. I want to see Brock Lesnar destroy the other 3 guys because I think he’s the favorite to retain. Let him do what Brock does. Let me see him in more than one segment. For the full conversation, watch the video below:
ROWAN COUNTY, N.C. -- A volunteer firefighter was killed in a crash in Rowan County Wednesday afternoon.
A firefighter with Liberty Volunteer Fire Department was on his way to a call of another accident when his vehicle hit another car in the 1000 block of Gold Knob Road in Salisbury.
Two girls in the other car were seriously hurt and airlifted to the hospital. NBC Charlotte's Xavier Walton reports the two girls were on their way home after mourning the loss of their father.
Pineville Fire Department took to social media to offer their thoughts and prayers for Liberty Volunteer Fire Department.
Officials have not released the deceased volunteer firefighter's identity.
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The brokerage set an "overweight" rating and a $100.00 price target on the stock. Barclays PLC's price target suggests a potential upside of 22.07% from the company's previous close.
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ANN ARBOR, MI - Police are searching for a suspect wanted in connection with an armed robbery early Tuesday morning at a Buffalo Wild Wings in downtown Ann Arbor.
Police were dispatched about 2 a.m. Tuesday, April 24 to Buffalo Wild Wings, 205 S. State St., for a report of an armed robbery, Ann Arbor police Sgt. John Dunlap said.
A man reportedly entered the location during closing time and pulled a gun on employees before demanding unknown items, Dunlap said.
The suspect fled on foot before police arrived. Dunlap said authorities currently do not have a description of the man.
No one was injured and police are investigating. Further details were not immediately available.
Albany Police are looking for the man who shot a woman inside a South Albany convenience store.
Reports suggest that 61 others were injured in the attack that took place in a busy square in Baghdads predominantly Shia Muslim district of Sadr City.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. –Indianapolis Colts players and coaches wore “Noblesville Strong” shirts during OTA practice on Wednesday morning.
All proceeds from the shirts will go to Jason Seaman and Ella Whistler, who were injured in the Noblesville West Middle School shooting on May 25. The shirts have Seaman’s college football number and Whistler’s initials printed on the front.
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Speculation about Akihito's future emerged last year with reports he had told confidantes that he would like to step down Japan's Emperor Akihito delivered his traditional New Year address Monday with tens of thousands of people flocking to the Imperial Palace for what could be his last such appearance after he expressed his desire to abdicate. It was his first New Year message since he announced in August that his advancing age and weakening health mean he may no longer be able to carry out his duties, setting the stage for Japan to prepare for an historic abdication.
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The Oakville & Milton Humane Society is asking for the public’s help in determining how a dead puppy came to be in the Cornwall Road and Cross Avenue area on April 11.
OMHS animal protection officers were called to the area April 11 where they discovered the remains of a fluffy tan and white mixed breed dog with black around its face.
The puppy weighed approximately five pounds and was found next to a puppy pee pad.
It is unclear how long the puppy was dead, however, officers suspect it died recently.
Hart recorded one point (0-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), one rebound and one assist across 14 minutes during Tuesday's 89-74 summer league loss to the Heat.
Hart was originally expected to play in just one game during the Sacramento Summer League, but he talked his way into getting some action Tuesday despite seeing a full complement of minutes in Monday's opener. Perhaps Hart should have just sat the game out, however, as he missed all of his attempts from the field and notched his only point by going 1-for-2 from the free-throw line. The Lakers pulled their second-year guard off the court for the second half entirely, which is why he only logged 14 minutes. At this point, it seems likely Hart won't play Thursday, but it's still a situation to keep an eye on just in case.
Photo of Alfred J. Glenn Jr. and a photo of a black KYMCO scooter similar to the one Glenn may be driving (Images provided by St. Johns County Sheriff's Office)
ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. - Deputies are asking for the public's help locating a missing man.
Alfred J. Glenn Jr. has not been seen or heard from by his family since April 1, the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office said Tuesday evening.
Family members told deputies it is out of character for Glenn not to contact them for extended periods of time, and has always notified them regarding his whereabouts in the past.
Deputies said Glenn may be traveling on his black 2013 KYMCO scooter with Florida tag 08655RR.
Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts is asked to call Detective Rodney Erdman at 904-209-3515 or the Sheriff’s Office at 904-824-8304.
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WINNIPEG, MB – Police aren’t sure yet but it looks like a man in his 30’s was shot Saturday night in the Burrows area of Winnipeg.
The victim is in stable condition now but he’s not co-operating with investigators.
Officers were called to Parr Street between Boyd and Redwood Avenues just after eight o’clock.
No arrests have been made yet.
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Rep. Kevin Brady said Tuesday there is potential for major economic growth if lawmakers use the tax reform bill to their advantage.
“I do think we can be well above 3 percent. I think it really depends on ensuring that we’re building off the momentum from tax reform,” Mr. Brady, Texas Republican, said on Fox Business.
He also said the new tax code gives Americans a chance to compete globally and opens up opportunities to compete against countries like Mexico and Canada.
The Ways and Means Committee chairman was a key architect in the new tax bill passed late last year.
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FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) - Police have arrested a juvenile after they say he called 911 and lied about shots fired at a Fort Lauderdale elementary school.
According to the Broward Sheriff’s Office, a 10-year-old boy was arrested and appeared in juvenile court Tuesday morning. Deputies charged the boy with misusing the 911 system by calling in a fake report of shots fired at North Andrews Gardens Elementary on Monday.
A Broward County judge ordered the boy to be released to home detention. A follow-up hearing will take place sometime in May.
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Iran’s coastguard seized 21 fishermen and their three boats from neighboring Arab nations for trespassing into its territorial waters.
Colonel Rahim Jahanbakhsh, the coastguard commander of Kish Island, said the vessels entered Iranian waters near the island in the Persian Gulf for fishing rare species including an endangered white shark, IRIB reported on Monday.
Jahanbakhsh said fishing white sharks is illegal under Iran’s law and violator could be fined up to $10,000.
The detained fishermen were handed over to the court.
The commander noted that Iran has seized 12 boats in its waters over similar charges in recent months.
1,300-year-old bones may reveal secrets of pre-Incan society
Archaeologists are excited at finding the remains of two adults and a baby from a civilization that flourished in Lima from A.D. 100 to 650.
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The Ms. Veteran America Competition is going down on October 8, 2017, and Lamman Rucker is happy to attend!
“It’s a competition where 25 young women from across the country all compete basically for the title of Ms. Veteran America. And it’s raising money for an organization called Final Salute which basically supports women who are veterans,” explains Rucker.
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Yes it means traffic misery and disruption galore - but there’s snow denying it looks good.
The first major widespread snow of the winter has prompted a flurry of fine photos.
From the roads and rooftops of Grangetown to a snowy Seaton seafront, our photographer Ian Cooper has been out and about to capture Teesside in its winter coat.
Roads around places like Billingham were passable - but it was much snowier just off the beaten track.
And perhaps the birds at Seal Sands are wondering why they didn’t fly somewhere warmer for the winter.
Joey Lawrence Bankruptcy Ain't Crampin' My Style
Joey Lawrence Goes to Fancy Restaurant in Pricey Car Post-Bankruptcy
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Joey Lawrence officially settled his bankruptcy case, but it's not hurting his game in Hollywood ... at all.
Joey, who got the bankruptcy judge's sign off 2 weeks ago, hit up Craig's restaurant in WeHo Monday night ... an expensive proposition for sure. He left in a brand new Dodge Challenger Hellcat, which retails for around $60k minimum.
It's interesting, considering Joey had a 2014 Bentley, a 2016 BMW i8 and a 2015 Ford Flex repoed.
According to the bankruptcy docs, Joey claimed he had $8k to his name in the bank and $60 in cash.
Impressive Hollywood rebound.
Three hospital workers have been charged and accused of stealing pharmaceutical products from the Hospital Pharmacy as part of an alleged ring to manufacture methamphetamine or ice.
This was confirmed by Police Superintendent and Media Spokesperson, Auapa’au Logoitino Filipo, yesterday.
The employees face charges of theft as a servant.
“They are now in the custody of the Police and will appear in Court sometime this month,” Auapaau said.
The three workers join another woman who was charged earlier this week.
“The woman in her 40’s has also been criminally charged with receiving stolen property,” said Auapa’au.
“That is all I can say for now.”
He added that the Police investigation is continuing.
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MADRID — Palma on the island of Mallorca plans to become the first Spanish city to prohibit the rental of apartments to tourists.
Palma mayor Antoni Noguera says Tuesday that his government will vote for the ban in a city council because “there is nothing worse than having residents who can’t live in their city nor afford a rent.”
Rents in Mallorca and in most Spanish cities have increased in recent years. Many residents and local lawmakers blame the price rise on internet sites and apps that allow travellers to rent apartments short-term directly from homeowners.
Noguera says that houses will be excluded from the ban, unless they are in protected areas, near airports or in industrial areas.
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) Christian Pulisic was set to start in central midfield flanked by Paul Arriola and Darlington Nagbe in the United States’ World Cup qualifier Friday night against Panama.
Pulisic, playing his first international match since turning 19 last month, had been at wide midfield in the September qualifiers.
Tim Howard was in goal, and DeAndre Yedlin returned to right back after recovering from a hamstring injury.
Omar Gonzalez and Matt Besler were in central defense for the fifth time this year, the most frequent duo for the U.S. in 2017, and the 15th time overall.
Jorge Villafana was at left back and captain Michael Bradley in central midfield. Bobby Wood and Jozy Altidore started up front.
Defender Michael Orozco and midfielder Juan Agudelo did not dress.
How can economies forget? How is it that once we have learned to do something better, that knowledge can be lost and economies move backward? How can productivity decline? Viewing productivity as knowledge, it would seem almost impossible for it to do so -- and real business cycle theory was often derided on that point. Yet middle ages eurpoeans lost the recipe for concrete, and time after time we have seen economies get worse. How can our own productivity be growing so slowly overall when so much we see around us is progressing so fast?
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY/WRIC) — A man was arrested in Newport News Monday in connection to a rape in Richmond last summer.
According to police, 34-year-old Defrederick Young, Jr., of Richmond, was taken into custody without incident at a home in the 600 block of 46th Street.
“The RPD Major Crimes Division and the U.S. Marshals Regional Fugitive Task Force would like to thank people from Richmond and Newport News who provided information that led to Young’s arrest,” Richmond police said in a release.
Police say the alleged incident occurred last July and that the victim is known to Young.
Fair weather blesses Parade of Lights
Posted 12/07/17 (Thu)
By Jerry W. Kram
It’s fair to say that in its 25 years of existence, the New Town Parade of Lights has witness just about every extreme of weather. From last year’s six inch snowfall to bone-chilling wind chills, most of those extremes have been a challenges to participants and spectators.
This year was different. This year was extreme – extremely nice.
With temperatures in the mid 40s during the afternoon and little wind and no snow, it was more like a beautiful fall day rather than the beginning of December. That brought out good sized crowds for the the Annual Craft Show and Bake Sales at the New Town Civic Center. When Santa showed up at 1 p.m., the line was longer than usual. But every good little boy and good little girl had their chance to tell the Jolly Old Elf what they wanted in their stocking on Christmas Day. The New Town Chamber made sure that every child got a sack of treats, and a lot of the parents got treats as well.
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What the law-abiding and tax-paying citizenry of SA are asking the president and the ANC is where SA is heading. Under their leadership all we’re witnessing is deliberate and planned murder and rape (domestic and political); unabated protests going hand-in-hand with violence, looting and arson; taxi wars that result in daily killings; no arrests of felons responsible for looting the Treasury, municipalities and state-owned enterprises. So far, the Guptas are seen to be getting away with it.
It’s as if we are living in a dark vacuum without any escape in sight. How long can this go on? Or, put another way, how long will the good people of the country put up with this rot, which is eating into the moral fibre of the rainbow nation promised, ironically, by the very party that is the culprit?
One thing is for sure — the present situation is a recipe for a revolution initiated by those who are fed up with the status quo.
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In this Jan. 5, 2017, file photo, Jionni Conforti, a transgender man who filed a federal lawsuit after uterus removal surgery as part of his sex transition was canceled by St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center in Paterson, N.J., poses for a portrait by The Associated Press in his home in Totowa, N.J. Saint Joseph's Healthcare System denies unfairly discriminating against Conforti, arguing in the Catholic hospital's Friday, Feb. 10, 2017, response to the lawsuit that a court ruling in the transgender man's favor would violate freedom of religion.
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LOS ANGELES (AP)  A Los Angeles County Superior Court jury has convicted a San Joaquin Valley man of killing a UCLA student whose body was discovered after a fire in her Westwood apartment.
Alberto Hinojosa Medina of Fresno was convicted Tuesday of first-degree murder, and the jury also found a special-circumstance allegation of murder during a burglary to be true.
The 24-year-old defendant was also convicted of arson, two counts of first-degree burglary and animal cruelty.
Prosecutors say Medina burglarized an apartment on Sept. 21, 2015, went into a second apartment and fatally stabbed 21-year-old Andrea DelVesco, then set her apartment on fire. DelVesco was a fourth-year student from Austin, Texas.
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Medina will be sentenced July 20. Another defendant previously pleaded guilty to burglary and being an accessory after the fact.
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Manny Oyeleke made his debut for Canvey Island last night (Tuesday February 14) as the Ryman Premier Division side drew 1-1 with Burgess Hill Town.
Aldershot Town's new signing has been loaned to the Ryman outfit until March 14 in a bid to regain match fitness ahead of the business end of the National League season.
He made his bow as 74th minute sub, replacing Ryan Blackman as Danny Heale's side went looking for a winner after Tyrell Richardson-Brown cancelled out Simon Thomas' opener.
Oyeleke couldn't help his new side grab that winner as they shared the points, with his next game coming against Folkestone Invicta at home on Saturday.
Meanwhile, Luca Wrightman-David was not in the squad for the draw and hasn't featured for his loan club since a 5-0 defeat to Bognor Regis Town on January 21.
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Derek Rae’s progress across the past 12 months was laid bare at the weekend.
A year ago his coach, Ron Morrison, identified the Haddington Half Marathon as being key to his preparations for the Paralympic Games in Rio.
The Fife AC runner completed that race last year, and took to the starting line again at it at the weekend.
Derek finished in second position overall, ran 70 seconds faster than last year and was only 30 seconds outside his PB for the half marathon.
Derek finished in 72.25 and was pleased with his performance.
Training has been rigorous but Derek is never less than 100 per cent committed to every session set by his coach.
Listed three on the International Paralympic Committee World Para Athletics Official World Rankings for the T46 class, Derek has come a long way in the last few years as an international sportsman.
In London earlier this year, his time of (2.32.24) took him to that top three position.
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Attorney General Jeff Sessions late Friday night fired former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe, a little more than 24 hours before McCabe was set to retire.
Sessions announced the decision in a statement just before 10 p.m., noting that both the Justice Department Inspector General and the FBI office that handles discipline had found “that Mr. McCabe had made an unauthorized disclosure to the news media and lacked candor — including under oath — on multiple occasions.”
He said based on those findings and the recommendation of the department’s senior career official, “I have terminated the employment of Andrew McCabe effective immediately.”
The move will likely cost McCabe a significant portion of his retirement benefits, though it is possible he could bring a legal challenge.
Every now and then there’s a visual exploration of the Choose Your Own Adventure series. It seems that each gets a bit more complex, so I appreciate the simplicity of these official maps from Chooseco, which shows the structure of each book. Atlas Obscura provides the details.
On the official maps, however, the endings aren’t coded in any way that reveals their nature. Instead, they operate according to a simple key: each arrow represents a page, each circle a choice, and each square an ending. Dotted lines show where branches link to one another.
The one above is for Journey Under the Sea. I need to dig up my CYOA collection.
Nasarawa lawmakers say striking teachers’ union illegal, decline intervention
The Nasarawa State Assembly has declined teachers’ request to intervene in the ongoing strike, citing the non-registration of their body – the Academic Staff Union of Secondary Schools (ASUSS). “We actually wanted to intervene on behalf of the teachers; we wanted to make a case for them, but we have found out that their umbrella…
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Prime Minister Theresa May has announced her intention to call a general election in less than two months' time.
In an address on the steps of Downing Street that took Westminster by complete surprise, she revealed a motion will tomorrow be tabled to parliament proposing a poll on June 8.
Under current legislation that will require the support from two thirds of MPs in order for it to go ahead - meaning she has thrown down the gauntlet to opposition parties.
She said Labour and the Liberal Democrats face a 'simple challenge' to back a general election in which all sides can put forward their alternative platforms for government.
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What time is Ackley Bridge on TV?
The new series continues on Wednesday 14th June at 8pm on Channel 4.
What is it about?
Ackley Bridge is set inside a new multicultural academy formed by the merging of two previously segregated Yorkshire schools with a sparkly headmistress on a mission to achieve racial integration and academic greatness. Of course, it doesn't all go to plan...
Who is in the cast?
Jo Joyners (EastEnders) plays the headmistress, with Paul Nicholls (The C Word) as her husband and the school's PE teacher. Liz White (Life on Mars) plays another teacher and single mother, while Adil Ray (Citizen Khan) is the school's sponsor and Sunetra Sarker (Broadchurch) co-stars as a dinner lady.
Is there a trailer?
Yes, and you can check it out here:
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The future shortfall of some $600,000 is blamed on state cuts and some revenue losses, but city leaders are working now to avoid any money crisis in the future. Bowling Green is looking at options to balance their budget for 2018.
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One of the defendants was a 42-year-old woman who instigated a shooting over a dispute about a card game. Another defendant was an 18-year-old Racine boy who had fired off shots at a group of teenagers sitting on a porch because he was angry about a beef on social media.
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Major parts of Accra were flooded after the heavy rainfall on Friday morning in the nation’s capita
A man believed to be in his 30s has been found dead at Abuakwa Manhyia in the Ashanti Region after the Friday rains that sent devasting floods pouring into major areas in the country.
Residents told Joy News’ Ashanti Regional Correspondent, Ohemeng Tawiah the deceased jumped into the rainwater and was found dead hours later.
Also, a six-year-old girl was rushed to a hospital in Kumasi after a collapsed building left her injured.
The stories in the other regions are not different as what appeared a normal rain in the morning, took on a different character turning streets into rivers navigable by boat.
From Accra in the Greater Accra Region to Cape Coast in the Central Region, the wreaks caused by the rains are visible, Joy News has gathered.
The rains left turbid water everywhere one passes and some buildings were submerged by the heavy downpour.
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CHITTAGONG, Bangladesh — Sri Lanka extended its first innings lead to 192 runs by reaching a record 705-7 at tea on the fourth day of the opening test against Bangladesh on Saturday.
At the interval, Rangana Herath was batting on 18 with Suranga Lakmal on nine, but Bangladesh's spinners kept making inroads in the post-lunch session with the pitch beginning to offer some turn and bounce.
Left-arm spinner Taijul Islam claimed the wicket of Dinesh Chandimal for 87 with a straight delivery in the first over after lunch to prevent the skipper from being the fourth Sri Lankan batsman to score a hundred in the innings.
Off-spinner Mehidy Hasan then had Niroshan Dickwells caught behind after the batsman made a fluent 61 ball-62, with nine boundaries, before Dilruwan Perera (32) was undone by an arm ball from left-arm spinner Sunzamul Islam (1-153) for his maiden test wicket.
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The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors will meet for a fourth consecutive NBA Finals series.
The Finals start 6 p.m. PT Thursday at the Oracle Arena in Oakland. Tickets are available to watch the game live but it will be up to the fans to find the best value.
The good news for fans interested in the 2018 series, early sales data from Vivid Seats has shown that the average ticket price is the lowest since 2015.
What’s still available?
An upper level seat will cost at least $485 each on StubHub but if you are looking for something closer to the court, individual ticket cost at least $3,000.
If you don’t mind standing in the upper level throughout the game, tickets were on sale for as low as $409 on StubHub.
If you are looking to treat yourself, a single VIP courtside (row BB) ticket is available for $11,703.
For the big ballers looking to attend Game 1, the most expensive ticket available on Vivid Seats is a pair of VIP courtside (row AA) tickets worth $47,723 each.
The Snake River Panthers, top ranked team in Idaho in 3A all season long, needed one more win to guarantee them the top seed in the District 5 3A tournament which begins on Feb. 13. Their opponent on Friday night were the Beavers from American Falls and while on paper the game should not have been much of a contest, they make them the the games for a reason.
The Panthers came out in attack mode from the tip and quickly forged a double digit lead on their way to a 66-31 win over the Beavers.
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Oklahoma City investigators are working to determine who is responsible for the death of an infant.
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol says a crop-dusting airplane clipped a support wire to a radio transmitting tower and crashed in central Oklahoma, killing the pilot.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court says foreign businesses cannot be sued in U.S. courts by foreign victims of human rights abuses and extremist attacks.
The justices voted 5-4 on Tuesday in favor of Arab Bank, which is based in Jordan. The bank was sued by Israeli victims of attacks in the West Bank and Gaza who claim that it helped finance the attacks.
The victims had tried to use the 18th-century Alien Tort Statute to hold the bank accountable for its role.
The decision continues the court's paring back of a three-decade-old strategy by human rights lawyers to use civil suits to pursue individuals who may be responsible for torture and other atrocities, as well as companies with operations in countries with poor records in the area of human rights.
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The man and his wife had a gas barbecue grill in the back of their Kia Sorento, according to Lt. Cindy Lane, of the Orlando Police Department.
The grill was turned on and the propane tank attached to the grill was open and connected. Police said the wife went to light a cigarette and the SUV exploded.
The vehicle continued westbound and crashed into a pole. The driver and the passenger, who weren't identified, were transported to an area hospital with burns. Their injuries are non-life-threatening, Lane said.
Pictures sent out via the Orlando Police Department's Twitter account show severe damage to the SUV.
Dennis Edwards, the former lead singer of the United States-based band The Temptations, died on Friday, CBS News reported. Edwards, who would have turned 75 on Saturday, died in Chicago, his family told the network. Information about the cause of his death has not been shared.
Edwards became the lead singer for The Temptations in 1968, replacing David Ruffin, The Guardian reported. Edwards was sacked from the group in 1977, but returned in 1980. In 1984, Edwards quit the group to start a solo career. His first solo album, “Don’t Look Any Further,” reached number two on the R & B charts.
The singer returned to The Temptations in 1987 but left again two years later. The group won Grammy awards for two songs –“Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone,” and “Cloud Nine” – while Edwards was part of the band.
Edwards was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with The Temptations in 1989. In the 1990s, he began a tour under the name The Temptations Review featuring Dennis Edwards.
A kidnapping. A ransom. And the family with its hands tied. Trust, FX's new series from Academy Award winners and Executive Producers Danny Boyle, Simon Beaufoy and Christian Colson, premieres 3/25.
The Forest Hills Local School District is looking at options for a later start time. A survey for community feedback has been posted online. (Photo: File photo)
The Forest Hills Local School District wants feedback on school start times. It has launched a survey to get input from parents and students on whether a later start time would be viable.
According to research by the American Academy of Pediatrics, the National Sleep Foundation and the Centers for Disease Control, a later start time for middle and high school students can be beneficial. This research weighed in factors such as academic success as well as social and emotional wellness.
The district is currently exploring options regarding start times for grades 7 through 12.
A survey has been posted to get feedback from the community.
The survey takes five minutes to complete, and responses will be anonymous. The deadline for responses is Monday, Feb. 12.
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NSW's new batch of State of Origin players will have no problem developing a hate for Queensland ahead of next Wednesday's series opener in Melbourne.
The hard-running Klemmer will start for the first time in a Blues jersey at the MCG, but will do so with 11 rookies playing their first game against the Maroons.
"We get told about it every day. We've got Block (Steve Roach) in my ear walking over here and he reminded you of where you are at. You know how much hatred there is," Klemmer said.
Erath High 2017 Homecoming Court—Erath High will play Berwick tonight in the annual Homecoming Game. Kick off is set for 7 p.m. The presentation of the court will take place at 6:15 p.m. The queen will be announced at the game that night. Senior members of the Erath High Homecoming Court are: (Back row): Gracie Langham, England Tallmore, Alexis Alario, Taylor Hebert, Morgan Alleman, (Front) Alaina Stephen, Caroline Poche', Kenzie Hargrave and Olivia Borel. Photo courtesy of Lynn Broussard. The Erath Homecoming Parade will be held today at 12:30.
Expect an extravagant celebration should the Super Eagles beat Zambia to earn a 2018 Fifa World Cup berth.
Gernot Rohr’s men take on the Chipolopolo on Saturday at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, knowing that a draw at least would guarantee their passage to Russia.
Should that happen, the Nigeria Football Federation will throw up a luxury bash with special bottles of wine.
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MIAMI — Forecasters say Gert has strengthened to become the second hurricane of the season in the Atlantic Ocean.
The National Hurricane Center says Gert was about 445 miles (720 kilometres ) west of Bermuda late Monday and had maximum sustained winds of 75 mph (120 kph). The storm was moving north at 8 mph (13 kph).
Gert is expected to strengthen in the next 48 hours. The forecast calls for it to turn toward the northeast and increase its forward speed Tuesday night.
Swells generated by Gert will begin to affect portions of Bermuda and the U.S. East Coast — from North Carolina to New York — over the next couple of days.
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota's attorney general is suing an Arizona-based pharmaceutical company, alleging it illegally marketed a painkiller made from the synthetic opioid fentanyl.
The lawsuit was filed Wednesday against Insys Therapeutics. The suit accuses the drugmaker of encouraging physicians to prescribe the painkiller Subsys at higher doses than recommended.
The drug is used to manage pain for cancer patients, but Attorney General Lori Swanson says the company promoted it for improper uses.
The lawsuit also alleges the company paid doctors speaking fees to avoid gift-giving restrictions.
Several other states have sued Insys. Some have reached settlements.
Minnesota health officials have growing concerns about fentanyl abuse. Preliminary numbers show that fatal overdoses caused by the potent narcotic are increasing, with the drug contributing to more than 150 deaths in the state last year.
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Hundreds of homes and businesses in Cambridge have been plunged into power cut chaos.
The reason is reported as a faulty underground electricity cable.
UK Power Networks says 1,668 customers are affected in the CB4 1, CB4 2, CB4 3, and CB6 2 areas.
The company says it engineers are heading to the site and they hope to have power restored by 11am this morning (Thursday June 15).
There are reported power outages in the CM14 5 area as well but no timeframe to fix it has been established.
A spokesman for UK Power Networks said: "An underground electricity cable has faulted on our high voltage network, causing an area wide power cut."
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ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – A popular fundraiser for people living with muscular dystrophy returns to Albany.
Professional firefighters will be posted at various locations, asking you to “fill the boot” to help battle the debilitating genetic disease.
Here is where you can donate on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday:
August 14
4 to 6:30 p.m.
Colvin & Central Avenues
The Point at Western Ave., Madison Ave. & Allen St.
August 15
4 to 6:30 p.m.
Clinton Ave. & N. Pearl St.
New Scotland Ave. & Manning Blvd.
Shaker Road & Northern Blvd.
August 16
4 to 6:30 p.m.
Western Ave. & Brevator St.
Delaware & Morton Avenues
State & Pearl Streets
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Port Isabel High powerlifters Julianna Barrera and Dagan Wise each took home gold medals from last Saturday’s meet at Brownsville Porter High School.
It was a return trip to Brownsville for the Port Isabel High men’s and women’s teams, and Wise and Barrera both improved on the total lifts they recorded two weeks earlier in the season’s first meet at Lopez High.
Barrera’s total lift at Porter on Saturday was 935 pounds and Wise totaled 1,300 pounds for his three lifts. That was a 65-pound improvement for Barrera and 50 pounds for Wise. It was each lifter’s first gold medal.
“Dagan is a returning letterman and so is Julianna,” P.I. powerlifting lifting coach Johnathan Bodden told the Press Monday. “They’re our two team captains. They work hard and they have big goals.”
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Atlantic City's casinos saw gambling revenue increase 4.3 percent in May compared to a year ago, to more than $229 million.
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And if the now-shuttered Trump Taj Mahal were removed from the equation, the seven surviving casinos would have posted a 12-percent increase last month.
Figures released Wednesday by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement also show the continued steady rise of internet gambling revenue in the largest online market in the country. Online gambling revenue was up more than 27 percent in May.
Only Bally's saw a revenue decrease in May, and it was a minuscule decline.
Through the first five months of this 2017, Atlantic City's casinos have won $1.07 billion. That's an increase of 3.9 percent compared to the same period last year.
GILBOA, N.Y. (NEWS10) – A 30-year-old Schoharie County man is facing charges after he’s accused of having inappropriate contact with a 14-year-old girl.
Police say the victim came forward to police.
While investigating that case, deputies say they found indecent material on Christopher Machia’s computer.
He’s facing several charges in the initial report and will likely be charged for the alleged computer crimes.
Police are concerned there are more victims that haven’t come forward. They’re hoping to hear from anyone with more information.
Students and faculty of Marine Corps University (MCU) attend the Gen. Graves B. Erskine Distinguished Lecture Series at the Warner Center, MCU, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Jan. 18, 2017. The series was established in February 1984 and was instrumental in the development of modern Marine Corps professional military education. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Yasmin D. Perez)
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President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived Paris, France, for the One Planet Summit. At least 50 other world leaders are expected at the summit. The Nigerian leader arrived in the French capital on Monday evening after departing the Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano, earlier yesterday.
He was accompanied by governor Bindo Jibrilla of Adamawa state; his colleague in Kano state, Abdullahi Ganduje, and Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo state. The Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Environment also accompanied the president to Paris.
The world leaders at the summit are expected to make presentations based on the four sub-themes: Scaling-up Finance for Climate Action; Greening Finance for Sustainable Business; Accelerating Local and Regional Climate Action; and Strengthening Policies for Ecological and Inclusive Transition.
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) – State employees working in the Albany office building that’s the tallest in upstate New York are drinking bottled water after a chemical used in mothballs was detected in water samples.
The Office of General Services says trace amounts of naphthalene were found in samples taken from faucets inside the 44-floor Corning Tower, located on the Empire State Plaza in downtown Albany.
OGS, headquartered in the tower along with the health department, says the amounts were well below the state and federal drinking water standard for naphthalene.
The tests were conducted Friday after workers complained the water from sinks and fountains was cloudy and had an odor.
OGS is supplying bottled water for workers.
The agency says it’s looking into whether work being done on several water tanks led to the problem.
JUNEAU, Alaska — Marijuana tax revenue in Alaska fell for the second straight month in December, though a state tax auditor says the slide may be short lived.
The state says it collected about $784,000 in marijuana tax revenue in December.
That compares to about $869,000 in November and about $920,000 in October, which is the most that has been collected in a single month since the collection of marijuana taxes from state-licensed businesses began in October 2016.
The tax is imposed when marijuana is sold or transferred from a marijuana cultivation facility to a retail pot shop or marijuana product manufacturing facility.
Tax auditor Dustin Heintzelman says preliminary reports indicate tax revenue for January will be around $1 million. He declined to speculate on why revenue tumbled in November and December.
Police are looking for a man who caused significant delays to the Metro after trespassing on the tracks in North Tyneside.
At approximately 11am on Saturday, July 29, police received a report that a man had trespassed on the tracks at Monkseaton Metro Station. Police attended the scene but the man had left the area.
CCTV footage shows the incident and police are now circulating his image. If anyone recognises the man or knows of his whereabouts, they are asked to contact Northumbria Police on 101 and quote reference number 452 29/07/17.
** Activist investment fund Engaged Capital LLC urged the board of furniture retailer Rent-A-Center Inc to start evaluating strategic alternatives, including a sale. ** Two of Russian food retailer Lenta's top shareholders may sell some of their holdings in the near future, banking sources told Reuters, capitalising on early signs of economic recovery in Russia and higher oil prices.
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There is one area that the Yankees fall in line with the rest of baseball and that's the demise of the emphasis placed on starting pitching, along with a corresponding move that accents relievers and closers. As proof of this, one only needs to look at the starter like contract given to Aroldis Chapman to be the closer for the team over the next five year.
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MOSCOW (AP) — Russian officials and Google have reached an agreement to settle a two-year-old case against Google for requiring the pre-installation of some of its apps on mobile devices using the Android system.
The agreement was announced Monday by Alexei Dostenko, deputy head of Russia's Federal Anti-Monopoly Service, according to Russian news reports.
Under the settlement, Google is to pay 439 million rubles ($7.8 million) in fines and will not limit the pre-installation of third-party apps, the reports said.
The case was brought to the FAS in 2015 by Yandex, which is Russia's dominant search engine and offers various apps including a popular one for ordering taxis. Yandex's shares surged 6 percent on the Moscow stock exchange after the settlement was announced.
March 19 (Reuters) - Medicure Inc:
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South Korean basketball players train in Pyongyang ahead of friendly games with their North Korean counterparts.
PANAMA’S civil defense agency Sinaproc has warned of high levels of UV radiation throughout Monday Apr 17 across the country, and in some areas listed as near extreme
In the Darien and Emberá­Wounaan, it is estimated that the UV index will be between 8 and 9.
A UV index of 10 will affect Colón, Panama, West Panama, Veraguas, Chiriquí, Bocas del Toro and the Comarca Ngäbe Buglé.
The provinces of Herrera and Los Santos and the maritime sectors of the country will also have extreme levels of radiation.
KITCHENER — You can find some bargains while helping seniors with dementia at a garage sale in Kitchener on Saturday.
The Sunnyside Auxiliary is holding its annual garage sale fundraiser at the Sunnyside Campus, 247 Franklin St. N., from 8:30 a.m. to noon.
Items up for grabs include books, household items, toys and more. People can also enter a draw to win a miniature Victorian house.
Proceeds will help fund opportunities for older adults living with memory loss to feel joy and purpose by doing things that are meaningful to them each and every day.
TV/radio: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday; NBCSCH, WGN-AM 720.
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Image copyright Google Image caption The boy was attacked in St George's Street at about 17:00 GMT, police said
A 17-year-old boy has died after suffering serious neck injuries in a street assault.
The teenager was attacked in St George's Street, in Northampton town centre, at about 17:00 GMT on Tuesday, police said.
He was taken to hospital where he later died from his injuries, Northamptonshire Police said.
The force has launched a murder inquiry and appealed for witnesses to come forward.
Det Insp Phil Mills said: "This occurred in a residential area, a number of people would have been in the area at the time.
"We want these witnesses to come forward and contact us with any information they have."
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* Endurance International Group reports 2017 first quarter results
* Q1 loss per share $0.26
* Q1 revenue $295.1 million versus I/B/E/S view $286.9 million
* Q1 earnings per share view $-0.22 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Endurance International Group Holdings Inc - total subscribers on platform were approximately 5.304 million at March 31, 2017
* Endurance International Group Holdings Inc sees 4 - 5 pct increase in GAAP revenue for fiscal 2017
* Endurance International Group Holdings Inc sees 12 - 14 pct increase in adjusted EBITDA for fiscal 2017
* FY2017 revenue view $1.16 billion -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Endurance International Group Holdings Inc - average revenue per subscriber, or ARPS, for Q1 of 2017 was $18.43, compared to $15.41 for Q1 2016
* Endurance International Group Holdings Inc - excluding impact of constant contact, ARPS for Q1 of 2017 was $13.71, compared to $13.72 for Q1 2016 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
She’s been open about trying to keep this one as private as possible, but Taylor Swift was out holding hands with boyfriend Joe Alwyn and of course it was caught on camera!
She wrote her song “Gorgeous” about him…so cute!
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The Canadian dollar got a reprieve. USDCAD was threatening to break resistance at 1.3040 overnight. If it had been successful, a test of 1.3125 was likely. The reprieve was granted in Europe. A mix of better-than-expected Eurozone and German economic …
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Claire's, the mall chain that has pierced the ears of millions of teens, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.The company said Monday that its stores will remain open as it restructures its debt.It's just the latest retailer to seek bankruptcy protection, close stores or go out of business entirely. Toys R Us announced last week that it would close or sell all its stores after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last year.Claire's said Monday it is "confident" it will emerge from bankruptcy protection in September, having reduced its debt by nearly $2 billion. It said it can compete with the shift to online shopping, arguing that its "iconic ear piercing services are unmatched and cannot be replicated online."Claire's, based in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, said it has pierced more than 100 million ears since it began offering the service 40 years ago. The company was founded in the 1960s.------
The leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Gwagwalada Area Council, Alhaji Abubakar Jibrin Giri, has said that the party remains intact despite losing the last council poll in the area.
Giri, who is also the chairman that was unseated during the poll, spoke to newsmen after he summoned the party's stakeholders meeting, including, ward executives at his Giri residence.
He said the decision to summon the stakeholders and executives was to dispel rumours that some members from other political parties were planning to join APC to displace its members.
"Some are saying people are coming to join APC in order to displace the original members, which is not true. I want to make it clear that APC in Gwagwalada and its executives right to the ward level remain intact," he said.
LAHORE - Post Graduate Medical Institute/Lahore General Hospital arranged a workshop on Colonoscopy on Monday in collaboration with North East School of Endoscopy UK, Pakistan Society of Gastroenterology and GL Endoscopy and Digestive Disease Foundation.
Principal PGMI/LGH Prof Ghiyasun Nabi Tayyab chaired the workshop attended by experts from the country and abroad. Prof Ghiyasun Nabi said that such workshops always prove to be very useful towards the successful career of young doctors. Such activities set right approach of doctors through enhanced knowledge about medical advancements and new therapies. Dr Raheel Queshi, Dr Mumtaz Hayat, Dr Farooq Khan and Dr Kamran Shafiq who came from UK also delivered lectures.
Dr Israr ul Haq Toor, Dr Ghiyas ul Hassan, Dr Asif Gul and Dr Bilal Nasir represented the local medical experts.
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CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – A section of East Street in Chicopee was closed for most of the day Saturday because of that devastating fire that began late Friday afternoon at a furniture company.
22News cameras were rolling as the fire ripped through the T & L Pre-owned Furniture and Antique company.
And because the building was filled with furniture, it only added fuel to the fire and took hours to put out.
A fire department dispatcher told 22News, the owner of the furniture company was inside when the fire started, but fortunately he was able to get out safe.
No one was injured.
NEW YORK (AP) " Longtime "Today" show viewers are being treated to a familiar sight this week as Katie Couric returns to the co-anchor chair for the first time in more than a decade.
Couric rejoined Matt Lauer on Monday to begin a weeklong stint on the NBC morning program. She told Lauer, "It just feels like I never left." She has made cameo appearances on the show in recent years, but Monday was her first time as a guest co-anchor.
Couric co-hosted "Today" with Lauer and his predecessor, Bryant Gumbel, from 1989 to 2006. She left NBC to become anchor of the CBS Evening News and is now with Yahoo News.
Couric is filling in for Savannah Guthrie, who's on maternity leave. Another former "Today" co-anchor, Meredith Vieira, will fill in next week.
An Irish dietician has hit out at Kim Kardashian for promoting an extreme 10-day detox.
The reality TV star tweeted that she lost 5 pounds after a 4 day cleanse.
Today is day 4 of the cleanse and I am 5 lbs down. I didn’t see any weight difference until today so that’s motivation I needed today. I am only 5’3 so this makes a big difference and for the next 3 days it’s all liquids. Pray for me please 😜 — Kim Kardashian West (@KimKardashian) April 20, 2018
Orla Walsh says the message is feeding into disordered eating and says that she would have only lost water weight.
She said: "Kim's tweet about her detox diet was very irresponsible.
"She was also promoting quick weight loss - several pounds in a couple of days.
"We know that this isn't fat loss, we know that this is predominantly carbohydrate and water which is naturally found in our muscles.
"Therefore, this promotes an ideal which doesn't exist."
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54 year old management consultant, Penney Frohling, looks to a wardrobe full of fabulous basics punctuated by pops of print to see her through the working week. ''In the same way that you aspire to have a well-stocked pantry, I think your wardrobe needs to be filled with things you’re going to love and wear all the time,'' she tells The Telegraph. ''Invest in a really good foundation and then have fun with blouses and accessories.''
Frohling isn't afraid of spending on clothes, but urges that one should do so wisely. ''If I see that a designer I like is doing something funky one season, I won't buy them just because I'm loyal to the brand,'' she says.
Part of her clever spending scheme is also knowing what really works for her. ''My whole wardrobe is full of neutrals - navy, black, camel, grey - and then in the summer I will mix in a bit of khaki and white depending on how hot it is, and when I wear colour I wear red,'' she says matter-of-factly.
WASHINGTON Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen on Tuesday defended the central bank's annual tests that assess how ready banks are to face financial shocks, saying they are a key part of banking supervision."Stress testing has greatly strengthened our process of supervision," Yellen said in a hearing before U.S. senators.
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The Orlando Sentinel reports that the AIDS Healthcare Foundation in Los Angeles commissioned the float for Monday's parade in Pasadena, California. Foundation spokesman Ged Kenslea said the float honors the 49 people killed in the June 12 shootings.
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TAIPEI, March 30 Taiwan stocks fell on Thursday tracking Asian shares, weighed down mostly by automobile and plastics subindexes. Earlier in the day, Asian shares edged up to their highest in near two years before losing some of those early gains, while the dollar benefited from waning expectations that the European Central Bank was poised to end its easy policy. As of 0402 GMT, the main TAIEX index was down 0.19 percent at 9,837.12, after closing down 0.2 percent in the previous session. The automobile index took the biggest hit among the sectors and slipped as much as 1.08 percent, while the plastics index declined up to 0.7 percent. Additionally, the financial subindex was also down 0.27 percent. Among actively traded shares, Taiwan's integrated steel maker China Steel slid as much as 0.59 percent. The Taiwan dollar softened T$0.034 to stand at T$30.319 to the U.S. dollar, distancing itself from a near 29-month high hit earlier this week. (Reporting by Jess Macy Yu; Editing by Sherry Jacob-Phillips)
National Instruments Aust & NZ announces that new videos on leveraging features in NI AWR DesignEnvironment to streamline power amplifier (PA) and module design have been added to the AWR.TV YouTube channel.
The short, informative videos include PA Design: Advanced Source Pull, Harmonic/Modulated Signal Load Pull and Circuit Envelope, and Module Design: Multi-Technology Design Flow Improvements.
These videos can be viewed at AWR.TV within the PA (MMIC) Design and Module Design playlists.
NEW YORK (AP) — Burger King is adding spicy nuggets to its menu and firing up a rivalry with burger chain Wendy's, which pulled the peppery snack from most of its restaurants earlier this year. Burger King says its version of spicy nuggets will roll out nationwide this week. Some locations in Miami, New York and Los Angeles will give a free 10-piece to anyone who can prove their name is Wendy on Oct. 13. Back in March, Wendy's Co. wrote to fans in an open letter that its spicy nuggets weren't that popular, and it would only sell them at restaurants in seven cities. Burger King, owned by Restaurant Brands International Inc., says it saw on social media that there was demand for spicy nuggets and started developing them about four months ago.
A 15-year-old was injured by gunfire in a shooting that took place near the LAPD's 77th Division station in South Los Angeles.The shooting was reported just after 4 p.m. near the station, located at 7600 S. Broadway.There was one male teen victim at the scene, described as conscious and breathing but suffering from a gunshot wound and in critical condition.Three male suspects who appeared to be teenagers were seen running from the scene.Police are investigating.
Robbie Williams will be reuniting with his former Take That bandmates for the final of the BBC singing show Let It Shine.
Williams, who departed the boyband at the height of their fame in 1995, will join the panel as a guest judge as well as taking to the stage with current Take That members Gary Barlow, Mark Owen and Howard Donald for a special performance.
The final of the singing competition will see three groups of singers battle it out for the chance to star in a West End musical based on Take That's greatest hits.
Each group will perform twice in front of judges Williams, Barlow, Dannii Minogue and Martin Kemp, before their fates are left up to a public vote.
Williams said: "I'm looking forward to being back with Gary, Mark and Howard on Let It Shine and am excited to be a guest judge for the very special final."
Let It Shine continues this Saturday at 6.55pm on BBC One while the final airs on February 25.
The latest update to YouTube seems to be showing new content suggestion thumbnails when watching a video in fullscreen mode. I myself haven’t been able to get the content suggestions to pop up on any of the videos I’ve watched with the new app, but Android Police reports multiple people have showcased the new behavior.
The new thumbnail cards pop up from the bottom of the app giving you ideas about what you watch next. Each thumbnail can be tapped to bring it into focus and get you started watching something new. Since this update doesn’t seem to be rolled out for everyone on the newest version of the app, it’s likely a server-side update that will roll out slowly to users in the coming weeks.
If you don’t have YouTube 12.05 directly from the Google Play Store yet, you can head over to APKMirror and download the file yourself to see if you’ll get these new suggestions when you watch a fullscreen YouTube video.
[via Android Police]
The former CEO of Intuit and PayPal, and now running Personal Capital, Bill Harris is tired of cautioning folks to be careful about bitcoin (BTC-USD).
Not mincing words anymore, he calls bitcoin/cryptos a "colossal pump-and-dump scheme, the likes of which the world has never seen."
His arguments aren't exactly original: Bitcoin is lame as a means of payment, extreme volatility makes it a poor store of value, and there's no actual intrinsic value. About the only thing bitcoin is good for, he says, is criminal activity.
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FREE showing of Star Wars: The Last Jedi
Star Wars: The Last Jedi will be shown for free on the Lawrenceburg Green as part of the Movie Nights on the Green series this summer. There will be inflatables for the kids to play on before the movie begins and free snacks during the movie. Just bring a chair or blankets and enjoy a free night out!
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Khartoum — President of the Republic, Field Marshal Omer Al-Bashir returned home , Sunday evening, after paying a several-day unofficial visit to Kingdom of Morocco where he was accompanied by Director of his Offices and Minister Minister, Hatim Hassan Bakheet.
He was received at Khartoum Airport by the First Vice-President of the Republic and National Prime Minister, Gen. Bakri Hassan Salih and a number of ministers and senior government officials.
During his visit , President Al-Bashir met with the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdul-Aziz at his residence in Tanja and tackled with him bilateral relations and issues of common interests.
HEY, IF ONLY SOMEONE HAD WRITTEN A SCHOLARLY PAPER ON THIS OR SOMETHING: Are some states headed for Splitsville? Movement grows to allow sections of states to break away.
Note this take from Joel Kotkin: “The worst thing in the world to be is the red part of a blue state.”
Grain futures were lower Monday in early trading on the Chicago Board of Trade.
Wheat for March delivery was down 3.20 cents at $4.1560 a bushel; Dec corn lower 1.20 cents 3.3860 a bushel; March oats lost 2.20 cents at $2.3960 a bushel while January soybeans was 4.40 cents lower at $9.8520 a bushel.
Beef mixed and pork was lower on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.
December live cattle was down .05 cent at $1.1553 a pound; January feeder cattle was down .03 cent at $1.4520 a pound; December lean hogs was up .18 cent at $.6385 a pound.
JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Alex Reyes has a sore right elbow and will have an MRI.
The 22-year-old right-hander his major league debut last Aug. 9 and was 4-1 with a 1.57 ERA in five starts and seven relief appearances. His fastball averaged more than 97 mph.
Reyes, a candidate for the final spot in the starting rotation, had been feeling soreness in the days leading up to camp, St. Louis general manager John Mozeliak said Tuesday. Reyes’ participation on the Dominican Republic’s World Baseball Classic team is uncertain.
Adam Wainwright, Carlos Martinez and Lance Lynn are projected as the first three St. Louis starters, and Michael Wacha and Mike Leake also are candidates. Reyes could start the season in the bullpen in an effort to limit his workload.
MADISON, Wis. — Penalties for carjacking would be increased under a bill approved by the Wisconsin state Senate.
The measure passed Wednesday comes amid increasing concerns about carjackings in Milwaukee, especially after a respected city home inspector was shot and killed during an attempted carjacking in March.
The Republican-sponsored bill would make carjacking a felony punishable by up to 15 years in prison. Under current law it’s punishable by up to six years in prison.
Repeat offenders could also face 12½ years in prison rather than six under current law.
Democratic Sen. Lena Taylor, of Milwaukee, says the measure won’t reduce the number of carjackings and that innovative solutions are needed. Bill sponsor Republican Sen. Leah Vukmir says “enough is enough” and carjackers need to be held accountable.
It passed 25-7 with bipartisan support.
LONDON (AP) — London fire commissioner says it's still too early to speculate on cause of blaze at apartment building.
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The Friends of the Key West Library will sponsor the group’s first book sale of the year on Saturday, Jan. 7, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the library’s Palm Garden.
The sale will feature library books, CDs and DVDs. Visitors can choose from books on art, biographies, cooking and recipes, history, hobbies, pet care, nature and geography, as well as novels and non-fict...
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London, Aug 14 (IANS) Chinese youngster Yang Jiayu won the women's 20km race walk in one hour 26 minutes and 18 seconds at the World Championships here.
On the final day of the championships on Sunday evening, Yang, 21, stunned the field to lift the title in a personal best time while her well-known teammate Lyu Xiuzhi, the Rio Olympic bronze medalist and Beijing worlds runner-up, was disqualified meters from the finish line, reports Xinhua news agency.
Rio Games silver medalist Maria Guadalupe Gonzalez of Mexico settled for the silver in 1:26:19 while Italy's Antonella Palmisano was third in 1:26:59.
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On The Mark, Monday, December 11, 2017 Mark Lawrence and Joe McGranaghan spend most of the show talking about a bakery in Ohio suing Oberlin College, alleging the college has leveled false racism accusations against the bakery. The complicated case led to several callers and emailers on the show (Click here to download or listen)
Hospitals prepare for New Year's baby - KXXV-TV News Channel 25 - Central Texas News and Weather for Waco, Temple, Killeen Cindy and Jason Pressley said their newborn son arrived a few weeks early but is healthy. ETMC Nurse Marcie Tunstall said the excitement around for the New Year's baby builds a few days before.
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Gambian leader, Yahya Jammeh, has accused the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, of declaring war against his country for refusing to step down. Jammeh, who chided ECOWAS for putting forces on the alert, has vowed to stay in power despite losing a December 1 election to rival, Adama Barrow. Recall that Marcel de […]
THE Northern Rivers Railway Action Group (NRRAG) has applauded the Federal Government's decision to not provide funding to the Murwillumbah section of the proposed rail trail.
NRRAG spokesperson Beth Shelley said the group had always opposed the idea of a rail trail because it wanted to see rail return to the Northern Rivers.
"Bike paths are all well and good but not when they mean ripping up our railway tracks and losing the whole corridor from Casino to Murwillumbah,” Ms Shelley said.
"Only under the 99A Transport Administration Act are the existing railway tracks protected from being ripped up.”
While the group does support having a bike path built, Ms Shelley said it would be more appropriate to have the infrastructure run alongside a working railway line.
"A bike path could easily go alongside the railway track as proposed by Byron Council,” she said.
"We don't understand why the bike lobby group don't support having both.”
LONDON, April 18 (Reuters) - Britain's timetable for leaving the European Union will not be affected by Prime Minister Theresa May's decision to call an early national election, her spokesman said on Tuesday, adding that work towards a Brexit deal would continue.
"It carries on exactly as it is," he told reporters when asked whether work on the Brexit deal would be affected. "Officials carry on working and you continue to have secretaries of state working on this."
He added that May received full backing for the early election from her top team of ministers at a meeting on Tuesday morning, and that she had spoken to Queen Elizabeth on Monday. (Reporting by William James, Editing by Kylie MacLellan)
RICHMOND, Va. – Chef Seth Goulston visits the kitchen to show us how to properly butcher fresh salmon and prepare salmon cakes. Chef Seth explains the butchering technique for home-chefs, but also mentions that your local Kroger can butcher the salmon for you. For more information you can visit www.kroger.com
Salmon Cakes
1/2 c mayonaise
2 tbsp coleman’s dry mustard
2 egg yolks
1oz worsteshire sauce
1 tbsp old bay
1 lemon, juiced
1/2 bunch fresh parsley
1/16th c panic bread crumbs
1.75 lb of fresh salmon, diced
1. In a mixing bowl combine all ingredients, except bread crumbs
2. Once incorporated add the bread crumbs to ensure it is dry enough and will hold a cake form.
3. Form cakes
4. Bake or fry. Bake at 350 degrees until brown, approximately 15 min. Fry until golden brown, approximately 8 min.
WWE held a live event on Sunday night in Miami, FL at the AmericanAirlines Arena and here are the results.
— WWE Smackdown Tag Team Championship Fatal Four-Way Match: The New Day (c) defeated The Usos, Breezango, and The Hype Bros
— Sami Zayn defeated Mike Kanellis
— Luke Harper defeated Mike Kanellis
— Six-Man Tag Team Match: Tye Dillinger, Sin Cara, and Chad Gable defeated Aiden English, Epico, and Erick Rowan
— Shinsuke Nakamura defeated Baron Corbin
— WWE Universal Championship Match: Brock Lesnar (c) defeated Samoa Joe
— 4-on-3 Handicap Match: Liv Morgan, Naomi, and Becky Lynch defeated Natalya, Tamina, Lana, and Carmella
— WWE United States Championship Match: AJ Styles (c) defeated Kevin Owens
— WWE Championship Match: Jinder Mahal (c) defeated Randy Orton
MELBOURNE, Australia — Australian Open organizers have given 17-year-old Alex De Minaur and Andrew Whittington wild-card entries to the season's first grand slam tournament.
De Minaur, a Wimbledon junior finalist last year, beat top-seeded Mikhail Kukushkin in the qualifying tournament for the Brisbane International, where he is set to make his ATP main draw debut this week. Whittington, 23, achieved a career-high ranking of No. 170 last November after winning six ITF titles and reaching semifinals at two ATP Challenger events.
Last week, Ellen took a rare detour from her usual fun and friendly topics into the world of current events.
One major discussion that’s on her mind is police brutality. Ellen sat down with Van Jones to discuss the issue and she had a lot to say. Peep her commentary below!
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April 10 AmRest Holdings SE:
* Said on Friday that as a result of the issue of Schuldscheindarlehen debt instrument (SSD) the company incurred liabilities for the total value of 26 million euros ($27.52 million)
* The proceeds will be used for the development of the company and refinancing of its debt
* The SSD interest rate is fixed, the maturity date is April 7, 2022, for the issue of EUR 17 million and April 5, 2024, for the issue of EUR 9 million
* Erste Group Bank AG was the lead arranger and paying agent; CaixaBank SA acted as co-lead arranger Source text for Eikon:
Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9447 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
A 25-year-old woman allegedly committed suicide by jumping off a highrise in Malwani on Monday morning. The woman has been identified as Arpita Tiwari who had recently established a start-up for events and advertising solutions, a resident of Mira Road.
It is learnt that Arpita along with her boyfriend Pankaj Jadhav, 30 had gone to Manavsthal building for the party.
At around 7 am, she had a long conversation with her boyfriend after which she went to the bathroom and locked herself in.
When she didn't turn up even after few hours, her friends broke into the bathroom and found that she had jumped out of the window.
According to the police, they did not leave behind any suicide note and an investigation was on to establish why she committed suicide.
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United fell 11 points behind Pep Guardiola’s side with a 2-1 loss at Old Trafford on Sunday.
The scoreline was even kinder than the game suggested, as the Red Devils spent most of the match pinned in their own half.
Mourinho’s reputation was tarnished furthermore by the fracas in the tunnel after the final whistle, where he was accused of trying to storm the City dressing room.
It was reported that the Portuguese boss unhappy with the loud music and ‘over-celebrating’.
And Sky Sports pundit Alan Smith thinks that City will have too much for United this season in the title race.
U.S. 90 east overpass near PPG Drive
All lanes are now opened on U.S. 90 eastbound at PPG Drive.
The U.S. 90 eastbound overpass near PPG Drive was closed earlier following an accident early Monday morning.
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DANCERS came to Maryborough from all around Queensland for an opportunity to learn from the industry's best.
Performers of all ages gathered at the Brolga Theatre for two big days over the Easter weekend.
Teachers came from Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne to conduct workshops and inspire the students.
The event's success has ensured that the festival will become a part of
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While lawyers advised they stopped speaking with authorities, Steve and Marlene Aisenberg spoke to the media in an effort to help find their daughter.
April 12 Ritter Pharmaceuticals Inc
* Ritter pharmaceuticals, inc. Announces end of phase 2 meeting with the fda and initiates phase 3 program development activities
* Ritter pharmaceuticals inc - completed phase 2b/3 trial demonstrated several positive topline results and full analysis of data is underway
* Ritter pharmaceuticals -plans to discuss results of its recently completed phase 2b/3 trial and phase 3 plans in preparation of a nda submission of rp-g28
* Ritter pharmaceuticals - no serious adverse events related to rp-g28 were reported in study, further supporting safety profile previously shown in phase 2a study
* Ritter pharmaceuticals inc- commenced manufacturing efforts and currently anticipates initiation of phase 3 in first half of 2018 for rp-g28
* Ritter pharma- fda has agreed to schedule an end of phase 2 meeting with company which is expected to take place in q3 of 2017 relating to rp-g28 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The Minden Lions Club will welcome longtime Lion and World War II veteran Marcus Wren as guest speaker for Thursday’s weekly Lions Club Luncheon.
Wren will recount his life and the two years he spent defending his country.
Wren was born and raised in Minden. After graduating from Minden High School, Wren was drafted into the U.S. Army and placed in the 32nd infantry. He was deployed to the Philippines in 1945 where he spent the next six months fighting Japanese forces.
After Japan signed the peace treaty to end WWII on Sept. 2, 1945, Wren went to work liberating prisoners in Japan. When he returned home, Wren returned to school, majoring in dairy manufacturing at Louisiana State University.
After taking over his family’s dairy business, Wren’s Dairy, for his aging father, Wren then joined Sanitary Dairy where he served as assistant manager and sales manager, holding that post for 32 years.
The Minden Lions Club meets every Thursday at noon in the American Legion Hall on Pine Street.
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A Petersburg man is facing assault charges after an accident in Springfield Township over the weekend.
Thirty-year-old David Spencer Jr. was arrested Sunday after the car he was driving slammed into a telephone pole on Beard Road.
According to a police report, Spencer's girlfriend told officers that he deliberately hit the pole and aimed the car to hit on the passenger's side where she was sitting. She said they had been having a heated argument over Facebook at the time of the crash.
The girlfriend was taken Saint Elizabeth Health Center in Boardman to be checked out, Spencer was arrested on the scene.
He was taken to the Mahoning County Jail where he was charged with aggravated vehicular assault and vehicular assault.
Spencer was arraigned on the charges in Struthers Municipal Court Monday morning.
Our Koalas are dying! The situation is critical in South Australia, where these beautiful creatures have already once become extinct.
Koala Rescue Coordinator (Fauna Rescue SA) Merridy Montarello and fellow Volunteer Ann Bigham who receive up to 20 calls a day for koalas in need tell us about it, and about how the public can help.
Interviewer Helen Meyer
Note from Helen: Whilst doing this interview Merridy took three telephone calls in regard to Koalas in need. One of those was about a koala near the Knightsbridge Baptist Church on busy Glynburne Road. I witnessed how this gentle Koala was rescued. Probably saving its life.
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One of the best IT stores in town. If they are out of stock, they'll order it for you. Super helpful bunch of guys, I wanna build a gaming rig now just because I'm so informed.
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March 30 China Health Group Ltd
* Refers to announcements in relation to an originating summons against li hong holdings limited
* Defendant has undertaken not to file a winding up petition against co based on alleged outstanding sum
* Company has undertaken to pay sum of us$4 million or its equivalent into court and so paid on 19 october 2016 among other things
* On 30 September 2016, hearing took place during which defendant has undertaken not to file a winding up petition
* It was concluded that plaintiff has shown that there is bona fide dispute of alleged outstanding sum on substantial grounds Source text ( bit.ly/2nzwdQ4 ) Further company coverage: (bangalore.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com)
TimkenSteel (TMST -12.4% ) plunges after cutting its Q1 EBITDA outlook while forecasting sales above analyst expectations.
After Thursday's market close, TMST said it expects Q1 EBITDA of $17M, lower than its original guidance for $25M-$35M, while seeing Q1 net sales of $309M vs $297M analyst consensus on 280K ship tons and a ~$5M net loss, compared with Q4 2016 net sales of $215M and a net loss of $67M.
TMST says the ~$15M improvement in Q/Q structural EBITDA was below expectations due to the timing of capturing manufacturing leverage.
HTC’s Vive Pro , the forthcoming upgrade to one of the leading high-end virtual reality systems, will ship April 5, and cost $799, the company says.
The Vive Pro features integrated headphones (rather than a jack for third-party audio devices), bringing it in line with Facebook’s Oculus Rift. As well, the new headset has duel-OLED displays, with a resolution of 2880 x 1600 combined, a boost in resolution of 78% over the current-generation Vive.
HTC says it’s also lowering the price of a regular Vive by $100, to $499. A comparable Oculus Rift currently costs $399.DT
Southeast Seattle now has a school with a name that reflects its diverse community and goals for students: Rainier Valley Leadership Academy.
Nearly 50 families, students, and stakeholders selected the name for the new charter public middle school that represents the values of the community and school.
“Families chose a name for the school that spoke to them and the kind of school they want for their child,” said Emijah Smith, a community advisory team member.
Leah Africa, a Rainier Beach resident whose son will attend Rainier Valley Leadership Academy this fall, said, “I look forward to him enjoying his middle school experience and thriving academically at his new school.”
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Republic Records has put its president on leave after a former employee accused him of sexual harassment in an open letter posted on her website.
The company released a statement Wednesday saying Charlie Walk is on leave pending an investigation into recent allegations.
Tristan Coopersmith says Walk regularly made lewd comments to her during the year she worked for him. She also says he put his hand on her thigh and once pushed her onto a bed.
Republic Records says it has hired an independent law firm to investigate the matter and encouraged any affected employees to meet with them.
Walk's status as a cast member on Fox's "The Four" remains unclear. The show debuted earlier this month.
A representative for Walk did not immediately respond to messages seeking comment.
BAGHDAD (AP) — The United Nations says nearly half a million civilians have fled Mosul since U.S.-backed Iraqi forces launched a wide-scale military operation last October to retake the city from Islamic State militants.
The U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs said Monday that 493,000 people have been displaced from the city. As many as 500,000 others are in IS-controlled parts of western Mosul, where fighting is still underway.
The U.N. says food, water and medicine stocks are running low in the western half of the city, and that the fighting there is much heavier than it was in eastern Mosul, which the Iraqi government declared "fully liberated" in January.
Border patrol agents in Arizona have found a device on the southern border fence they believe is used to smuggle drugs.
They say it is a catapult from the fence on the U.S – Mexico border in Douglas, Arizona.
Agents believe it was being used to hurl bundles of marijuana into America from Mexico.
In fact, Douglas Station border patrol agents recently seized two bundles of marijuana catapulted across the border.
Mexican authorities seized the dismantled catapult system and border patrol agents took possession of the marijuana that weighed more than 47 pounds combined.
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PARIS (AP) - France's anti-terrorism prosecutor says three men are facing charges in an elaborate, failed bombing in a high-end Paris neighborhood that could have been "devastating."
Paris Prosecutor Francois Molins told reporters that two of the suspects had been under surveillance for ties to radical Islam. He said the three are meeting Friday with investigating judges expected to file preliminary terrorism charges.
Molins said the three have denied involvement and refused to answer investigators. Three others held in the investigation were released Friday for lack of evidence.
Alerted by a resident, authorities found canisters, buckets of gasoline and a detonation device connected to a telephone in a building in Paris' 16th arrondissement, or district, Saturday.
It's unclear why the explosive didn't detonate. Molins said investigators don't know why the building was targeted.
The Palestinian president has called the US ambassador to Israel a “son of a dog” in an angry rant against the Trump administration.
In a speech on Monday, President Mahmoud Abbas pre-emptively rejected an expected White House peace proposal.
He criticised the US recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, the American plan to move its embassy to the city and the cutting off of hundreds of millions of dollars in aid to the UN agency for Palestinian refugees.
Mahmoud Abbas
He also condemned ambassador David Friedman’s close ties with the West Bank settler movement, describing him as a “son of a dog”.
“Some say wait for their plan,” Mr Abbas said. “What shall we wait for? No, we will not wait, and we will not allow that.”
Jamario Moon, a 6'8" small forward from Goodwater, AL, attended college at Meridian Community College in Mississippi. Born on June 13th, 1980, he played just one competitive season before graduating.
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The Muley Fanatics Foundation is hosting a Flag Day Open House. The event is free and open to the public.
The Open House will take place from 5-7 p.m. today at the Muley Fanatic Foundation Office located at 520 Wilkes Dr. #1 in Green River, Wyoming.
The Foundation will be discussing the status of the D.E.E.R. Project, Support for Public Lands, a status update for the RMP being developed in the Little Mountain area.
BSA Troop 312 out of Green River will be holding a flag presentation at 6 p.m.
There will be Free Food, Beverages and Door Prizes.
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Canada’s plan to legalize marijuana could lead confusion and even banishment at the U.S. border, a Washington state-based immigration lawyer warns.
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4:11 What you need to know about the massive Oroville dam emergency in California
5:01 Trump talks about Russia accusations, business dealings in first post-election press conference
0:48 Trump counters on Putin question, says 'Our country's so innocent?'
4:25 Seattle Channel segment examines rights of sanctuary cities, features undocumented mother of three
2:43 Haley on Russia: I don't think we can trust them
1:20 Washington AG calls apellate ruling against travel ban a 'complete victory'
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The woman in this video couldn’t believe what she was seeing.
RELATED: Massive seal decides to stop and lounge on Alaskan airport runway, and flies into our hearts
It was a beached seal, white in color, and flailing on the shore.
As she tries to coax the seal back into the water, the woman increasingly becomes distressed. The seal seems to be trying to swim back to sea, but is trapped in the shallow water.
The onlooker soon realizes it is a newborn seal, as she tries to get the animal to deeper water.
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But by the end of this clip, as day turns to night, it’s undetermined if the seal is able to reunite with its mother.
HAVRE, Mont. — A Montana resident who wrote “sexual favors” in the memo line on a check to pay his property taxes is complaining that the check hasn’t been cashed.
Scott Dion of the city of Havre says he sent the check for $745.77 to the local treasurer last November.
Dion tells the Billings Gazette that tax checks he sent in the past with similar memo line notes have been cashed.
Dion’s lawyer sent a letter to Hill County Treasurer Sandy Brown, saying that not cashing Dion’s check amounts to official misconduct and the treasurer should be prosecuted.
County Attorney Jessica Cole-Hodgkinson declined to comment on Dion’s situation specifically, though she said in general the treasurer can’t cash a check if it isn’t clear what the funds should be applied to.
BoltBus is rolling out new service for Philadelphia travelers heading south to the Inner Harbor or nation's capital.
The express line announced Tuesday a new route – Philly to Baltimore to Washington, D.C. – that will serve travelers from Thursday to Monday. Fourteen round-trips are scheduled weekly.
Arrival and departure will be from the current hub at 3101 JFK Boulevard in University City.
Round trip runs $40-$44 for the three-hour-and-15-minute trip to Union Station in Washington. (It's a two-hour trip if you are getting off in downtown Baltimore.)
On Fridays, there are departures from Philadelphia at 8:45 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m. and 5:45 p.m.
BoltBus, which is operated by Greyhound Lines, offers free wi-fi and power outlets.
For fare and schedule information, or to purchase tickets, visit BoltBus.com.
A new report released today by the Oregon Center for Public Policy says that undocumented Oregonians pay $81 million a year in various Oregon taxes. Janet Bauer, the analyst for OCPP, a left-leaning think tank, who prepared the report, writes that 116,000 undocumented residents in Oregon would pay nearly 50 percent more in taxes-up to $119 million a year-if they could gain legal status.
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LIMA (Reuters) - A 5.6-magnitude undersea earthquake struck the Pacific Ocean off of Peru's southern coast on Friday, triggering landslides on local roads that killed one person and wounded two, a regional governor said.
Arequipa Governor Yamila Osorio added on Twitter that authorities were working to clear roads affected by landslides from surrounding hills.
The 41-kilometer deep (25.5 miles) quake struck the Pacific some 89 km (55.3 miles) from the coastal city of Canama late on Friday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Korean consortium led by Newlake preferred bidder for Arrium - source
SYDNEY, June 15 A South Korean private equity syndicate led by Newlake Alliance and JB Asset Management has been named as the preferred bidder in the sale process for troubled Australian steel group Arrium Ltd, a source with direct knowledge of the process told Reuters on Thursday.
Council members are set to vote at any moment on whether to allow companies like Uber to take to the city's streets. The council will either adopt, amend, or reject a proposal to amend the city's transportation ordinance that would open the door to "transportation network companies" including services provided by Uber, Lyft and Fare.
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A man views the electronic stock indicator of a securities firm in Tokyo, Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2017. Asian shares rose Tuesday as both Koreas and the U.S. appeared to indicate a willingness to defuse the crisis over North Korea's nuclear program. A rally on Wall Street, on the back of strong technology shares, also helped. Shizuo Kambayashi AP Photo
The first known Girl Scout Troop to sell cookies was the Mistletoe Troop in Muskogee, Oklahoma in the year 1917. The practice caught on, and five years later in 1922 the original Girl Scout Cookie recipe was published in The American Girl magazine.
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WICHITA – A Kansas man pleaded guilty Wednesday to producing child pornography, according to U.S. Attorney Tom Beall.
Brett Nolan Cico, 31, St. Francis, Kan., pleaded guilty as charged to three counts of producing child pornography and three counts of sexual exploitation of a minor while registered as a sex offender. Two of the victims were 14 years old and the other victim was 15 years old.
Sentencing is set for Sept. 11. He faces a penalty of not less than 15 years and not more than 30 years on each production count and 10 years (consecutive) on the other counts. Beall commended the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, Homeland Security Investigations and Assistant U.S. Attorney Jason Hart for their work on the case.
A fire was reported in the early morning hours of Friday, May 25, at the farm of George Wilson in Bugtussle.
Firemen from Gamaliel, Flippin and Fountain Run responded to the Wilson farm where 500 rolls of fresh hay had been burned. The heat from the curing hay is believed to have begun the fire, which destroyed all the hay, two tractors, bush hog, mowing machine and the hay roller.
More information concerning the fire will be released as it becomes available.
Rounds: Fairer, Lower, Simpler Tax Code Will Unleash the Full Potential of the American Economy
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) today delivered remarks on the Senate floor calling for a simpler, lower, fairer tax code that will improve our economy, create new jobs and increase wages for the American people.
“It is our intention to deliver policies that will jolt our economy, allow hard-working families to keep more of their paychecks and provide financial opportunities to lower and middle-class families,” said Rounds on the Senate floor. “I am encouraged by the ongoing discussions and progress being made to alleviate the tax burden on American businesses and hardworking families, and I will continue to work with anyone serious about lowering taxes and reforming the code to provide a much-needed jolt to our sluggish economy.”
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Police in Christchurch are assisting the Fire Service with evacuations of Worsleys Road and the streets intersecting with Worsleys Road, because of a concerning wind shift.
Currently, Worsleys Road is closed from Cashmere Road to all members of the public.
Residents may be permitted access, but will need to report to Police staff at the cordons at the location.
If anyone has any concerns, they are advised to speak to Police at the cordons or phone emergency services.
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A new study out of the University of Michigan just found that married couples are happier if the guy has a good relationship with his wife’s parents. It’s much less important for the woman to get along with her husband’s parents.
The researchers think it’s because an adult woman tends to be closer to her parents than a man, so when her husband likes them, that eliminates a potentially huge source of stress and conflict.
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New York: An explosion was reported in Manhattan’s Midtown at an intersection near the Port Authority Bus Terminal on Monday morning, here.
The New York Police Department tweeted: “The NYPD is responding to reports of an explosion of unknown origin at 42nd Street and 8th Ave, #Manhattan. The A, C and E line are being evacuated at this time. Info is preliminary, more when available.”
The NYPD is responding to reports of an explosion of unknown origin at 42nd Street and 8th Ave, #Manhattan. The A, C and E line are being evacuated at this time. Info is preliminary, more when available. pic.twitter.com/7vpNT97iLC
— NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) December 11, 2017
The Port Authority Bus Terminal, which bills itself as the world’s busiest bus terminal, is not far from Times Square.
While an evacuation is underway, photos appearing from the site suggest that there is possibly a stampede.
Further details are awaited.
39-day, weekends-only recreational red snapper season
NEW ORLEANS - The U.S. Commerce Department says recreational anglers in the Gulf of Mexico will have 39 more days to fish federal waters for red snapper, a popular catch that's still recovering from nearly disastrous overfishing.
Gulf state officials praised the decision to reopen the federal season off Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida for three-day weekends through Labor Day, plus three holidays.
However, an environmental group and a charter captains' association estimate that anglers will take nearly triple their allocated quota of the sport and panfish under the plan, potentially canceling next year's recreational season entirely.
A three-day anglers' season that started June 1 had been set because anglers went over last year's quota.
The VLCC market continues to disappoint expectations and slide to new lows. The freight market in the Middle East Gulf is nearing the earlier
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VP Chiwenga says the government is working towards ensuring that the Hwange Colliery pays employees outstanding salaries. "The problems that dogged Hwange Colliery Company Limited to the point of almost closing in 2016 will not happen in this dispensation."
DENTON, Texas — Roosevelt Smart had 28 points and DJ Draper scored 10 of his 12 points in the final five minutes to help North Texas rally for a 74-70 win over Rice on Saturday.
Allante Holston scored 13 points on 5-of-7 shooting for North Texas (13-10, 6-4 Conference USA), which has won three in a row.
Connor Cashaw’s 3-pointer gave Rice (5-18, 2-8) a 56-47 lead with 8 1/2 minutes to play, but the Mean Green scored 13 of the next 17 points, tying it on a Draper 3. Draper made a layup and a 3-pointer and Smart made a pair of free throws for a 71-67 lead with 1:11 left. Bishop Mency hit a 3 for Rice but the Owls had two turnovers while North Texas was 3 of 4 from the foul line.
Cashaw had 18 points and eight rebounds, and Mercy scored 17, for Rice, which had 18 turnovers that cost 22 points.
Canberra goal attack Amy Pascoe says she's happy her side has already suffered its first loss of the state league season because it means there's no pressure to back up their undefeated campaign last year.
Canberra won every game last year and were on track to complete a perfect season when they led by three points at the start of the last quarter in the grand final clash against Tuggeranong.
Canberra's Amy Pascoe says an early season loss will serve the team well later in the season. Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong
But the players were left heartbroken when Tuggeranong stole the lead and ruined their unblemished record. That's why the grand final re-match on Friday night is a chance for redemption.
But Pascoe says having lost already this season means they go into the match without any pressure.
"It was very disappointing losing the grand final last year," Pascoe said. "At least now we have lost that one game there is a bit less pressure on us."
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Nano cap Cerecor (NASDAQ:CERC) is up 24% premarket on robust volume in response to the news that it has inked an agreement with Janssen Pharmaceuticals to sell all rights to CERC-501 for $25M. Janssen will assume responsibility for all ongoing clinical trials and any new development and commercialization.
CERC-501 is a selective kappa opioid receptor (KOR) antagonist under development for adjunctive treatment of MDD and substance abuse disorders. KORs are located in areas of the brain involved in reward and stress and are believed to play a key role in mood, stress and addictive disorders.
Previously: Cerecor's CERC-501 flunks mid-stage study; shares off 31% (Dec. 5, 2016)
The Cars self-titled 1978 debut was a daring in-its-moment fusion of underground and mainstream. By the time of their 1979 follow-up, Candy-O , The Cars were as polished as a new model just off the assembly line. They had perfected a slightly subversive contemporary pop sound that would keep them on the charts and arena stages through the ‘80s.
Candy-O has been reissued on CD and vinyl with a half-dozen bonus tracks. Heard after all these years, the album retains strengths: bracing melodies driven by synthesizers; the brightness of pop casting dark shadows, deepened by Ric Ocasek’s neurotic vocals. Producer Roy Thomas Baker engineered a sound that popped and crackled, with enough depth for FM and enough sharpness to cut through the AM static.
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The Police in Niger have announced the arrest of 21 suspected cattle rustlers and kidnappers terrorising residents across state.
The spokesman of the command, Bala Elkalla, said this in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, on Monday in Minna.
According to him, the command also recovered 477 cattle, 90 sheep and various dangerous weapons from the suspects.
He said the suspects would be charged to court as soon as investigation is completed.
Elkalla assured residents that the command was adopting proactive measures to end the activities of cattle rustling, kidnapping and other forms of criminal activities in the state.
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When revealing the revamped Apple TV, Apple CEO Tim Cook bullishly claimed the “future of television is apps”. Which is fine, but that was also the present of television at the time, if you owned a smart TV or rival telly box.
Yet Apple has always been different. Its smartphones and tablets have far more properly good apps than rival systems. Our hope was Apple’s future for the telly would at least involve some we actually wanted to use.
As it turns out, there’s a lot of junk to fish through on the Apple TV App Store, but plenty of gems, too. Here are our favourites.
If it's specifically games you're after, check out our companion feature: the 31 best games for the new Apple TV.
(Note: all apps are universal, working across your iOS devices, unless otherwise stated.)
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Cat lovers, rejoice. It’s time to put away your kitten sweatshirt for good (we know you own one). These days, your cat’s scratcher can double as a modern console, and there are even elegant cat-inspired cheese boards. From decor and clothing to pet furniture, we’ve rounded up 10 stylish cat picks below:
Showers continue this morning following a day of record-setting rainfall around the KGNC listening area. The National Weather Service reports calendar date records were set Thursday in Dalhart (2.18 inches), Borger (1.7) and Guymon (.58).
For Amarillo, Thursday’s total came to 1.04 inches, not a record, but still an impressive contribution to our year-to-date total of 26.46 inches, which is 8.76 inches above normal.
The updated Drought Monitor maps for Texas and the U.S. show a clean slate for our region, even as much of the surrounding territory is struggling.
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ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) – A 7-year-old Alaskan husky is credited with helping rescue an injured woman hiking a trail east of Anchorage.
The Alaska Star reports the dog named Nanook helped pull 21-year-old Amelia Milling after she fell while crossing the Eagle River last month.
Milling, a college student from Tennessee, was hiking the Crow Pass Trail and was injured early in the planned three-day hike. She says the white dog found her after she tumbled down a slope.
She says Nanook guided her back to the trail and later helped her out of the water when she struggled in the swift river. He stayed with her until rescuers arrived.
Owner Scott Swift says Nanook has been taking trips into Chugach State Park for years and accompanies hikers he meets on the trails.
The post Alaskan husky helps rescue injured hiker near Anchorage appeared first on Newstalk 750 – 103.7 KFQD.
A new veterans ward in a Missouri prison is earning recognition for veteran rehabilitation.
The Columbia Missourian reports that the Missouri Veterans Project began at the Moberly Correctional Center six months ago. Its success has led to similar programs at prisons in Jefferson City, Potosi and Boonville.
Department of Corrections spokeswoman Karen Pojmann says mental health treatment for veterans is different than treatment for others, which led the department to try housing veterans together.
The pilot began with a post-traumatic stress disorder program. The ward now offers staff-led training and classes on topics including mental health, parenting, anger management, cognitive behavior training and victim impact.
Case manager Rusty Ratliff says the goal is to help offenders prepare for release.
MAIDUGURI, Nigeria — Nigerian officials say 21 Chibok schoolgirls kidnapped by Boko Haram extremists more than two years ago have been freed. Presidential spokesman Mallam Garba Shehu tweeted Thursday that...
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Every month on the Clickin Moms photography forum, we select a new theme and ask our members to interpret it in their images in any way they wish. Last month, the theme was ‘Together’.
Our members wow’ed us with a beautiful collection of pictures that gave us a glimpse inside their lives and showed up what childhood looks like to them.
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Gullit in Netherlands running?
By Football Italia staff
Legendary Milan midfielder Ruud Gullit is reportedly a surprise contender to become Netherlands’ next Coach.
According to De Telegraaf, Dutchman Gullit is one of three frontrunners, alongside former Chelsea and Barcelona assistant Henk ten Cate and current favourite Roger Schmidt, who was recently sacked by Bayer Leverkusen.
Gullit scored 35 goals in 117 Serie A appearances for Milan in his first stint between 1987 and 1993, winning two European Cups and three Scudetti, and netted a further 24 in two years at Sampdoria.
However, he has been out of managerial work since being sacked by Russian side Terek Grozny in 2011, last coaching in one of Europe’s top five Leagues some 18 years ago at Newcastle United.
Netherlands sacked Danny Blind in March after a 2-0 defeat to Bulgaria left them at risk of not qualifying for a second straight major tournament.
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After a glorious entry into the market, Samsung’s Galaxy Note 7 quickly went down in flames in 2016. The device was one of the nicest looking handsets the company has ever manufactured, but also came embedded with a faulty battery that caused several to explode, bringing on a full recall of its flagship smartphone.
According to a new report by Korean publications JoongAng Ilbo and the Korea Herald, Samsung has concluded its investigation into the Note 7’s issues, with assistance from both the Underwriter Laboratories (UL) and the state-owned Korea Testing Laboratory. The details are not yet known, but Samsung will reportedly make the results public by mid-January.
Health Canada noted Samsung “sold or distributed” approximately 39,000 Galaxy Note 7 smartphones in Canada and received four reports of phone batteries overheating with one incident resulting in a “minor burn injury to a consumer’s forearm.”
Samsung has since deactivated all Note 7’s from operating in the Canadian market.
HILLSBORO, Ore. -- About 50 firefighters are battling a brush fire threatening a nearby home in rural Hillsboro.
Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue said the fire started as a controlled burn on Southwest Holly Hill Road, but the fire spread outside the boundaries once the winds picked up.
The fire has burned approximately 12-15 acres, officials say.
Please avoid the area.
Firefighter say a controlled burn became out of control when the winds picked up. They are trying to protect the house of the homeowner. 12-15 acres estimated. pic.twitter.com/0KIuuL1wtf — Brian Brennan (@BrianBrennanTV) May 30, 2018
Video: Brush fire threatening home in rural Hillsboro
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Journalists from The Oregonian/OregonLive won four first place awards in the annual Society for Features Journalism contest, the society announced Tuesday. The news organization won the Finest in Features Sweepstakes award for medium sized newspapers, winning 10 awards overall in the 2017 Excellence in Features writing competition.
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Manchester City continues its run to the Premier League title at Burnley, where it will look to pad its 15-point lead in the table.
Man City extended its advantage with a midweek win over last-place West Brom, while second-place Manchester United fell at Tottenham, strengthening Pep Guardiola's side's title credentials. Leroy Sane and Gabriel Jesus remain out for City, which broke its club record to sign center back Aymeric Laporte from Athletic Bilbao at the transfer deadline.
Burnley, which sits in seventh place, has fallen on hard times after a strong start, with Sean Dyche's side winless in eight league matches.
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It’s Fargo season.
In the midst of squirting models with Hennessy-filled super soakers, and dropping a pretty penny at prejudice luxury department stores, Tory Lanez has been working on his sophomore album.
The “Luv” singer took to Twitter to notify his fans that his second album is “90% done”
Second album 90% done … — Tory Lanez #SWAVEY (@torylanez) June 14, 2017
Perhaps we can anticipate a Drake collaboration on this project since the beef is dead.
United Way for Southeastern Michigan is announcing the resignation of its President and CEO Dr. Herman Gray, who has accepted an offer to serve as chairman of the department of pediatrics at Wayne State University School of Medicine.
Prior to joining United Way, Dr. Gray spent his entire career focused on the needs of children and families as a pediatrician, business administrator, and executive of health system. While he was not actively seeking a new opportunity, his background uniquely qualifies him for this new role to address a need critical to the care of children in our community.
To ensure continuity and the transition of a new CEO, the United Way board has begun implementing its CEO Succession Plan.
The Board is very appreciative of Dr. Gray’s leadership and impact to United Way and the communities it serves, and wishes him well in the next phase of his career.
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Marquis Bank employees volunteered on a recent Saturday to work alongside youth raised in the inner city for a day of garden cleanup at the Miami Youth Garden (MyG) in Liberty City. While there, they delivered a $1,000 check to support the MyG leadership development program. The Rev. Dr. Joaquin Willis who heads the program (standing center behind the oversized check) received the donation. The MyG, in its fourth successful year, uses a community garden as a live classroom for children in grades 3-11. Operated by Church of the Open Door Miami, where Willis is pastor, the program’s proven “Seed-to-Harvest” curriculum is designed to nurture inner-city youth and prepare them to seek and find their purpose and calling.
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Maize teacher accused of sexual relations with student
MAIZE, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas teacher faces several charges accusing him of sexual relations with a student.
The Wichita Eagle reports that 44-year-old Johnny Paul Yelverton of Maize was charged last week with six counts of unlawful sexual relations between a teacher and a student 16 or older. Yelverton also is charged with one count of sexual exploitation of a child.
Prosecutors say Yelverton had relations with a student in March and April, and possessed a sexually explicit image or recording of a child in May. A preliminary hearing is June 5.
Yelverton taught fire science and law and public safety courses to Maize High School and Maize South High School students. He was named Kansas DARE officer of the year in 2015. At that time, he was working as a police officer.
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Information from: The Wichita (Kan.) Eagle, http://www.kansas.com
From left: Allan Walshe on double bass; singers Wayne Green and Cath Tucker; Carl Woodward on drums and Jochen Mauer on paino. Two Golden Bay singers have paired up to explore their love of jazz music in a new self-directed musical.
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Retired Air Force 1st Lt. Alyn Bell, a seasonal resident of Palm City, celebrated his 94th birthday a day early by taking a ride in Dr. Shawn Engebretsen's Navy SNJ-6 World War II trainer plane, on Sunday, March 18, 2018, flying over Martin County. The veteran flew in 24 WWII combat missions, escorted the chorus line of the "Oklahoma!" musical for a United Service Organizations performance and safely landed a bomber that ran out of gas in the jungle of New Guinea. "Everybody walked away without a scratch," Bell said. LEAH VOSS/TCPALM
Two women are being held on bail on charges they allegedly trafficked women for commercial sex in Massachusetts through an online escort service, according to Attorney General Maura Healey, whose office launched the investigation five months ago. Sonya Palic, 46, of Manchester, N.H., was arraigned last Wednesday in Concord District Court on the charges of: trafficking in persons for sexual servitude , deriving support from prostitution , money laundering and conspiracy to traffic persons for sexual servitude .
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There are tons of scary movies for wimps out there, but Hocus Pocus is, without a doubt, the ultimate Halloween movie. It's basically on TV 24/7 in the month of October (Freeform has that covered), and we're not even mad. It's funny, creepy, and surprisingly relatable. Here are 26 quotes from the movie that still apply to your everyday life, even 22 years after it was released. Check them out, and make sure you have everything you need for a great Halloween this year!
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The University of Missouri’s Kansas City campus is cutting tuition costs for more Kansas students and making it cheaper for students in seven other states.
The Board of Curators said yes Thursday to offering in-state tuition rates to all Kansas students. It’s an expansion of a program that had benefited students from 11 Kansas counties.
The university also will allow residents of surrounding states to pay 150 percent of the in-state rate. The seven new states to benefit from the so-called Heartland Rate are South Dakota, Iowa, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas. Already receiving the discount are students in North Dakota, Nebraska, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Ohio.
Full-time Kansas students save nearly $14,000 a year from the discount. The Heartland Rate saves students about $10,000 a year.
The River City Quartet plays during "The War That Changed Us: Songs and Stories from WWI", at the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul.
100 years ago this month, the United States joined the fight in World War I.
To commemorate the anniversary, Minnesota musician and writer Dan Chouinard created "The War That Changed Us — Songs and Stories of World War I America." It features an all-star cast of local performers. The show was presented April 7, 2017 at the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul.
Produced by Minnesota Public Radio and the Minnesota Historical Society.
To listen to part one of the show, click the audio player above.
Further reading
• Woodrow Wilson's call to war pulled America onto a global stage
• The 'enemies among us' in World War I Minnesota
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MPR News presents offers speeches, documentaries and debates — airing weekdays from noon to 1 p.m.
Web Desk: Skin positivity is a new trend where people accept their skin, the way it is, be it acne or pigmentation and share photos that reflect their actual looks.
The aim of this movement is to encourage people to celebrate their imperfections and also inspires them to embrace it. This trend allows people to use social media to show that they love themselves for who they are, flaws included, be it acne or pigmentation. This will also help to boost confidence.
The Independent reported, “People struggling with skin issues behind closed doors tend to undergo mental health issues, such as negative body image, depression and suicidl thoughts, known as psychodermatology.”
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It is hard to believe that streetfighting was what he left Warrington for. I'm sure Smith would have happily run him up to St Helens on a Monday morning for a rumble with some of the locals if that was what he wanted.
On the positive side it looks like he's over the homesickness
A passenger who died in a crash in Carmarthenshire has been named as 73 year old Linda Allchurch.
Ms Allchurch, from Ammanford, died after the Toyota Yaris she was travelling in was involved in a collision on Tycroes Road in the town at about 15:40 BST on 3 August.
The man driving the car was taken to hospital, but the extent of his injuries are not known.
Dyfed-Powys Police said it was continuing to investigate the crash.
Timothy Bower is wanted on a Missouri probation violation warrant for sex offender registration violation and burglary. (CrimeStoppers)
Timothy Bower is wanted on a Missouri probation violation warrant for sex offender registration violation and burglary.
The original sex offense happened in 1993 in Independence and involved the sexual assault of a 9-year-old girl.
His last known address was near Seventh Street and Virginia Avenue in Kansas City, but his current location is unknown.
He is a registered sex offender in Jackson County.
Bower should be considered dangerous.
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Port Blair, Feb 14: The Private Bus Operators of Port Blair City may go on a strike tomorrow protesting against the cancellation of the Driving License of a Private Bus Driver, it is learnt.
There are several other issues on which the Private Bus Operators will stage protest tomorrow. As per highly placed sources, for such strike no permission has been taken by Private Bus Operators till now.
The Carbondale Annual Neighborhood Alliance Meeting will be held on Saturday, January 13, 2018.
The meeting will take place at the First United Methodist Church, 214 W. Main Street, from 10 a.m. to noon.
The Neighborhood Alliance is a project of the Neighborhood Action Group and is designed to find ways to improve neighborhoods and the community.
There will be a panel discussion with city officials as well as reports from various neighborhoods and community organizations.
The meeting is open to all Carbondale residents and registration begins at 9:30 a.m.
Contact Sarah Heyer at 618-549-5302, ext 386 or 618-525-5525 for further information.
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Soul Rock singer Jessie Galante has signed with Tanzan Music and will make her debut with the Italian Record Label this May with her new Album featuring many amazing guests. About Jessie Galante: Jessie Galante has enjoyed the success of two major bands since she started singing in her hometown, Buffalo, NY and crowned Buffalo's First lady of Rock with the band "Actor".
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VIENNA (AP) – Austria’s food safety agency says it has found the first instances of eggs contaminated with Fipronil in the country.
The AGES agency says eight of 80 samples tested nationwide yielded traces of the insecticide, with the highest level at 0.1 milligrams a kilogram. That’s below the EU limit of 0.72 milligrams a kilogram and AGES says the traces in Austria are 10 times lower than the highest concentration, found in Belgium.
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AGES said Monday the insecticide was found in shipments of egg products for restaurant use from Germany, The Netherlands, Belgium and Poland.
Experts say the risk of getting sick from eating an egg tainted with Fipronil is low. But the illegal use of the insecticide in spray to rid hens of ticks, fleas and lice has prompted European food safety agencies to issue warnings and recalls of possibly affected imports.
SOMERSET, MA (WHDH) - A dangerous drive in Somerset sent a driver to the hospital.
Officials say a car struck a snowbank on Pleasant Street, went airborne and hit a car and a house.
The cause of the crash in under investigation.
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SoCal street racers can find a safe alternative to speeding down neighborhood roads and freeways at the Irwindale Speedway. Each week, during “Thursday Night Thunder,” drivers can pay to race and perform doughnuts in front of a crowd.
Barrel down the strip in 360 as part of our #LAsVeryOwn series, powered by Jeep.
The calendar may say “spring,” but winter has been known to hang around for quite a bit longer around here.
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The Iraqi army’s chief of operations Major-General Mahmoud al-Falahi said the troops have started an operation to drive Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS) from the desert areas of Anbar province, which borders Saudi Arabia, Al-Sumaria TV channel reports. “The army, police, tribal and border forces, backed by the international coalition, began this morning a large operation to clean the Anbar desert all the way down to the Iraqi-Saudi border,” al-Falahi said. The vast desert areas in the province have been used by IS militants since they fled the liberated cities of Iraq.
Samuel A. Landy, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, "This acquisition further strengthens our portfolio of manufactured home communities in the Indiana market. Indiana has been one of our best performing regions."
"These stabilized communities are in good condition. They should benefit from our marketing, sales and rental programs. These communities also present future upside with approvals to develop another 270 sites."
UMH Properties, Inc., which was organized in 1968, is a public equity REIT that owns and operates 114 manufactured home communities with approximately 20,600 developed homesites. These communities are located in New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Indiana, Maryland and Michigan. In addition, the Company owns a portfolio of REIT securities.
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Althought he wasn’t naked like when the went paddle-boarding together.. Katy Perry went to an Ed Sheeran concert over the weekend with her ex Orlando Bloom:
They dated for like 10 months or so before their split.. if they are in fact trying to patch things up, well good for them. 🙂
ROSARIO, Argentina — Canada defeated the Philippines 102-62 on Wednesday afternoon in the round of 16 at the FIBA U17 Basketball World Cup.
Matthew-Alexander Moncrieffe scored a game-high 22 points for Canada and added 11 rebounds.
Teammate Benjamin Krikke chipped in with 13 points and Luka Sakota had 10 points.
Gerry Abadiano scored a team-high 19 points for the Philippines.
Canada will play Australia in the quarterfinals Friday in Santa Fe, Argentina.
The semifinals will go Saturday and the final is set for Sunday.
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Director General, Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) Rana Akbar Hayat Wednesday directed the officers to work hard to complete the ongoing development projects within stipulated time frame.
Chairing a meeting held here to review ongoing and new schemes of RDA, Engineering Wing he directed the officers to complete the ongoing projects swiftly.
Chief Engineer RDA, Athar Hussain Bokhari, Assistant Director (AD) Engineering, Rahat Ali Qureshi, AD Engineering Muhammad Faisal and other officers were present on the occasion.
The Chief Engineer discussed and gave detailed presentation about ongoing and new schemes of the Engineering Wing like Ring Road project, Nullah Lai Expressway, Remodeling of Ammar Chowk, Dualization of Link Road from Tipu Road to Benazir Bhutto Airport Road, Sarwar Road and other projects.—APP
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - A gang leader who has earned a reputation as one of Louisville's most infamous criminals was found guilty of killing two men more than a decade ago.
Lloyd Hammond was convicted of wanton murder in the death of William Sawyers, and facilitation to commit murder in the death of Tarrell Cherry.
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Both men were shot and killed in 2006.
This is Hammond's third trial in this case. A trial in 2009 ended before it began.
Sawyers' girlfriend, Troya Sheckles, was set to testify as a witness but she was gunned down by Dejuan Hammond -- Lloyd's brother.
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Later, a 2010 conviction was overturned.
Hammond is now set to be sentenced on Monday.
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Baku. 18 January. REPORT.AZ/ The Passport Index 2017, released on Thursday, ranks countries based on the number of nations their citizens can visit without a visa or on arrival.
Report informs, Azerbaijan stands at 66th position.
In case of Azerbaijani passport, there are about 60 countries (61 Visa-free point). Armenia took 69th place with 58 points, Georgia - 60 place with 67 points, Turkey - 42nd place with 104 points, Russia - 43 place with 103 points and Iran - 96th place with 36 points.
Germany stands at the top with a visa-free score of 157 while Singapore overtakes South Korea and becomes the highest ranked Asian passport with a visa-free score of 156.
Afghanistan’s is the least powerful passport with a visa-free score of just 23.
Bodine signed with the Bills on Monday.
Bodine has started every game since coming into the league back in 2014. While he's got a long way to go before he can catch up to Joe Thomas, the 25-year-old's durability provides the Bills with much needed reassurance up front.
Brookhaven has been on a tear like Rob Jay's beloved Houston Astros.
The Panthers haven't lost since August 18th, they would continue that streak on Friday.
Ole Brook throttled Forest Hill 45-6 in Jackson. They improve to 6-1 overall, 3-0 in 5A Region 3
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Peter Fonda on thriving in the 'circus' of Hollywood “We’re getting smoked out!” Coming from Peter Fonda, Mr. “Easy Rider” himself, you might suspect he’s talking about the pot he once admitted puffing on the set of that 1969...
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One fun quirk of LeBron James is his decision to go dark on social media for the NBA playoffs. For each of the last few years, James has unofficially kicked off his team’s postseason run with Zero Dark Thirty-23, signifying that he’s not going to post anything until after he’s been knocked out.
But on Tuesday evening, James decided to break with tradition and post something onto social media … kind of. James posted this to his Instagram Story, which looked like a message he was trying to spread to Cavaliers fans.
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It’s not hard to imagine that James would want to motivate people in Cleveland to keep believing in the team as the Cavs are in the first round fight of their lives against the Indiana Pacers. But soon after, James posted a series of videos that feature a young girl named Kheris Rogers, whose organization Flexin’ In My Complexion designs clothing and wants to spread a message of positivity.
The trapeze-artist wife of daredevil Nik Wallenda says she'll be tethered to a helicopter when she hangs from the aircraft by her teeth as it flies over Niagara Falls.
Erendira (eer-ehn-DEER'-uh) Wallenda discussed her plans for the stunt during a news conference Wednesday morning on the American side of the Falls.
Wallenda's stunt is planned for Thursday, the fifth anniversary of her husband's televised 1,800-foot tightrope walk from the New York side of Niagara Falls into Canada.
Nik Wallenda walks the rope over the Niagara Falls on June 15, 2012 in Niagara Falls, Canada. Getty Laurentiu Garofeanu
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Erendira Wallenda says she plans to hold on by her teeth and her toes while on a Hula Hoop-type device suspended from the helicopter as it flies 300 feet (91 meters) above the Falls.
Five members of the famed Wallenda circus troupe fell from a high-wire in Sarasota, Florida, in February while practicing an eight-person pyramid. Everyone survived.
The Wonderful West End: A Christmas Gala is to be performed at Nottingham’s Royal Concert Hall on Thursday, December 14, starting at 7.30pm.
Celebrate Christmas in style with the magic and glamour of London’s West End. Treat yourself to a festive feast of West End showstoppers, performed by the stars of the West End, accompanied on stage by the West End Theatre Orchestra under the watchful eye of musical director Richard Weeden.
With a stocking-full of show-stopping songs from the greatest musicals to include The Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables, 42nd Street, Annie, Jersey Boys, Jesus Christ Superstar, Mamma Mia!, The Lion King, Wicked and An American in Paris, as well as a medley of musical seasonal hits to put you in the Christmas spirit, you’re guaranteed to leave the hall humming.
Call the box office for ticket availability on 0115 9895555.
Over the last year-and-a-half or so, we’ve published quite a few articles that focused on new technologies or market trends we think you should keep an eye on. When the Internet of Things (IoT) discussion exploded on the scene, we tried to cut through the hype and tell you what effect all of the new sensors, software, networking equipment, and data processing/storage equipment being developed and installed would have on your electrical design or construction business. We’ve ...
Williams (ankle) is set to miss his third consecutive game Sunday versus the Suns according to NBA.com.
Williams continues to nurse a sprained ankle. He will presumably be once again replaced in the starting lineup by Frank Kaminsky. His next opportunity to return will be Monday against the Nuggets.
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Officials say road crews are on track to finish rebuilding a large bridge over Interstate 75 by the end of 2018.
The Detroit News reports the Michigan Department of Transportation this week gave an update on the Rouge River bridge project. The southbound lanes of I-75 have been closed for about 8 miles (13 kilometers) from Detroit to Southgate since February for construction.
In mid-November, work will take place in the northbound lanes.
The $220 million project is replacing concrete on the bridge, which carries 37 million vehicles per year, and replacing or repairing 13 other spans. The Rouge River bridge originally was built in 1967 and the bridge deck had deteriorated to the point of needing replacement.
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HONG KONG, March 28 China Southern Airlines Co Ltd said on Tuesday it would issue HK$1.55 billion ($199.6 million) worth of shares to a wholly-owned subsidiary of American Airlines Group Inc., raising funds for general working capital.
The Chinese carrier will issue 270.61 million H-shares, representing 2.68 percent of the enlarged share capital of the airline, it said in a filing to the Hong Kong bourse.
The shares will be issued at HK$5.74 apiece, or at a 4.6 percent premium to the previous close.
($1 = 7.7676 Hong Kong dollars) (Reporting by Donny Kwok; Editing by Shri Navaratnam)
A juvenile from Brooklyn is being charged as an adult, along with two other men, for an armed robbery police say took place at the Glen Burnie Car Wash on April 14.
Officers responded to the Glen Burnie Car Wash at 100 Holsum Way at 10:41 p.m. Friday night. Two men told police they were standing in the parking lot of the car wash when a white Chevy vehicle with three men inside approached them. The men in the vehicle displayed a handgun and demanded money and property. The suspects fled in the vehicle after one of the victims gave them his iPhone, police said.
A short time later an officer saw the vehicle in the area of Morgan Avenue and 6th Avenue in Brooklyn Park, police said.
Officers pulled the vehicle over, and saw a handgun in plain view. The victim's phone was also recovered. The victims identified the suspects, 20-year-old Deronta Howard Jr. of Glen Burnie, 18-year-old Christian Ennis of Glen Burnie and 17-year-old Jayvon Ghim of Brooklyn, as the men who robbed them, police said.
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Mideast envoy says the latest escalation in Gaza between its Hamas rulers and Israel is a warning of "how close to the brink of war we are every day."
Nikolay Mladenov told an emergency Security Council meeting on Wednesday that the international community should "unequivocally condemn" Hamas' rocket and mortar attack against Israel.
But he said "the dangerous escalation" can't be divorced from two months of protests at the Gaza fence in which some 110 Palestinians were killed and large numbers injured by Israeli fire.
The Security Council remained paralyzed, unable to agree on any action.
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U.S. Ambassador Nikki Haley, who called the meeting, said a proposed statement to condemn the Hamas attacks was blocked. The U.S. previously blocked three statements to condemn Israeli killings during the protests.
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Discover has ranked a report about a Taiwanese scientist’s team finding a protein in a 195 million-year-old dinosaur fossil as its 12th top story of last year.
An article about the discovery was published by Nature Communications, a peer-reviewed scientific journal, on Jan. 31 last year, describing how a team led by Lee Yao-chang (李耀昌) of the National Synchrotron Radiation Research Center used a new method to find the protein collagen in a fossil that is more than 100 million years older than previous preserved protein findings.
The team used in situ synchrotron radiation-based Fourier transform infrared microspectroscopy to look inside the rib fossils of the Lufengosaurus specimen.
It was like looking at tiny blood vessels whose diameter was one-third that of a human hair, Discover magazine said.
Discover published its list of last year’s top stories in its January/February edition.
Aug 15 (Reuters) - NIKKEI-
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Amazon Starts Delivering to Car Trunks
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Crestview school board, 9 a.m., town hall meeting, Performing Arts Center, 44100 Crestview Road, Columbiana.
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April 20 Walmart
* Wal-Mart Stores CEO Douglas McMillon’s 2017 total compensation, for fiscal year ended Jan. 31, $22.4 million versus $19.8 million in 2016 - SEC filing
* Wal-Mart - CFO Brett Biggs's 2017 total compensation, for fiscal year ended Jan. 31, $6.4 million versus $8.6 million in 2016
* Wal-Mart announces Carla Harris as a new director nominee
* Wal-Mart - Linda wolf and Pam Craig are retiring from the board and will not stand for re-election
* Wal-Mart says this year’s proxy materials seek shareholders’ vote on 11 director nominees
* Wal-Mart - New independent nominee Carla Harris is vice chair of the wealth management business segment of Morgan Stanley Source text: (bit.ly/2pII5D4) Source text: Further company coverage:
Representatives of the Ministry of Environmental Protection are in the area of ​​the fire which broke out this morning at a diesel filtering facility at Paz Ashdod refinery.
The teams are assessing the effect of smoke on population centers. "Under the prevailing meteorological conditions, the smoke does not reach populated areas," they said.
Firefighting forces are working to control the fire. No injuries were reported.
(Credit: Itai Merez, City Associations - Ashdod)
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WICHITA, Kan. — Court records show a slain Kansas psychiatrist was stabbed about 165 times outside his clinic in Wichita last month.
The arrest affidavit for the suspect, 21-year-old Umar Dutt, was released Thursday. He's charged with first-degree murder in the Sept. 13 death of Achutha Reddy at his Holistic Psychiatry Services clinic.
The affidavit says a clinic employee reported hearing Reddy calling for help and then seeing Dutt stabbing the psychiatrist. The employee was able to briefly separate the two.
The affidavit says Reddy also suffered "blunt force trauma" and may have been run over by a vehicle.
Dutt was a patient of Reddy's. Investigators haven't released a possible motive.
Adam Jones scored the winning and insurance goals as the Peterborough Century 21 Lakers grabbed a 3-2 lead in their MSL semifinal with a 7-5 win over the Brooklin Redmen Monday night at the Memorial Centre.
The series shifts to Whitby for Game 6 on Wednesday night. If necessary, Game 7 is Thursday at the PMC.
Shawn Evans had five assists while Curtis Dickson and Holden Cattoni scored two goals each. Dan Lintner topped Brooklin with two goals.
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* GENERIC-DRUG COMPANIES FACE FIRST CHARGES IN U.S. PROBE - BLOOMBERG, CITING SOURCES
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Dr Govinda KC spent 22 days lying on a gurney in a hospital in Nepal's capital Kathmandu, but he was not a patient. The orthopaedic surgeon was on hunger strike.
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If you are a senior citizen and living in Henderson County, and you have always thought that you should have had been the center of spotlights on a stage, then “The Golden Choir” is a chance to make that dream come true. Gloria Parker and Carol Rice have coordinated with a homespun play along with an application for a grant from the Tennessee Arts Commission. Parker will…
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Lockport Township Clerk is adding her name to a list of democratic candidates for Will County Clerk. Dee Rumchak officially announced her candidacy to replace Nancy Schultz Voots who is retiring in 2018 after serving 16 years as the County Clerk. In her announcement, Rumchak says her duties as the Lockport Township Clerk “mirror the County Clerk’s duties,” including voter registration, budgets and levies.
She’s a lifelong resident of Lockport and Will County. Rumchak says she is “excited about this new endeavor” and “looks forward to meeting people across Will County.”
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Duchess Kate is expected to give birth to her third child with Prince William toward the end of April 2018. While we wait in anticipation, we can't help but marvel at her incredible sense of maternity style. In honor of Kate's flawless pregnancy fashion, Wonderwall.com is taking a look at all the best royal maternity looks over the years... including this creamy JoJo Maman Bebe coat dress with chocolate pumps and a matching clutch that Kate wore in March 2018 while visiting the Pegasus Primary School in Oxford, England. Keep reading to see more...
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May 30 (Reuters) - Investors are the least bearish on longer-dated U.S. Treasuries in more than a year in the aftermath of a dramatic bond market rally as Italy’s political turmoil caused anxiety about European economic growth, a J.P. Morgan survey released on Wednesday showed.
The share of investors who are bearish on longer-dated U.S. Treasuries matched those who are bullish on them on Tuesday. This marked the first time that bearish investors did not outnumber bullish ones since April 17, 2017, according to the bank’s latest Treasury client survey. (Reporting by Richard Leong Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
Ontario’s fiscal watchdog warns the provincial budget is not balanced — due to a difference of opinion over accounting that was first raised by the auditor general last year.
The Financial Accountability Officer (FAO) said Monday that there will be a $4 billion deficit in 2017-18 even though the Liberals maintain the books are in the black.
J. David Wake said the government’s “decision not to adopt the auditor general’s accounting recommendations has contributed to a significant and growing gap between the fiscal outcomes projected by the FAO and the province.”
At issue is whether around $11 billion in the government co-sponsored Ontario Public Service Employees’ Union Pension Plan and the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan can be counted toward the bottom line at Queen’s Park.
Auditor general Bonnie Lysyk and her predecessors booked the holdings as an asset starting in 2002, but she changed her mind last year.
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TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) – Police in Toledo say unseasonably warm weather might have contributed to a spike in killings.
The Blade reports that Toledo has had 14 homicides in the first three months of the year, the highest number in at least 20 years.
Police say homicides are less common in winter months. Lt. Joe Heffernan, a spokesman for Toledo Police, says warm weather creates more opportunities for conflict.
Over the past seven years, the city has averaged five killings in the first three months of the year. Before this year; the highest total the newspaper could find in its records was 11, in 2004.
Heffernan said drugs appear to be a factor in more killings this year as well.
Kushner and MBS: A Tale of Two Princes
Jared Kushner has a vast foreign policy portfolio, including brokering an Israeli-Palestinian peace deal, as well as managing relations with both Mexico and China.
× Garrett’s Blog: Rain Totals, Burn Bans, What If It Was Snow?
Rainfall totals were hefty across the area on Tuesday with many location over 1″ of rain.
This was the wettest Valentine’s Day in over 20 years. The weather data record is more complete for Fort Smith and the wettest Valentine’s Day on record was in 1938 at 2.12″. Today nearly broke the daily record for rainfall.
Since it’s winter, I thought it would be fun to take a look at the snow potential. A standard snow conversion would be 10:1 or 10 inches of snow for every 1 inch of rain. That’s an overly simplistic way of looking at it and many other factors go into play but a standard conversion would have given us around a foot or more of snow.
Instead of posting an image of burn bans, I’m posting the link… I think it’ll update throughout the week in light of the recent rain.
Arkansas Burn Bans
Oklahoma Burn Bans
The next chance for widespread rain will be on next Monday the 20th.
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Those without an Xbox Live Gold membership can currently enjoy the core benefit--online multiplayer--free of charge. Microsoft has unlocked online play to all Xbox Live users for the next few days, which is excellent timing with the Star Wars Battlefront II open beta now live.
From now until Monday, October 9, at 11:59 PM PT (2:59 AM ET/7:59 AM BST), a Free Play Days For All event is active. This allows you to play games online on both Xbox One and Xbox 360 without paying for Xbox Live Gold.
One thing that is not included during this free trial period is Games With Gold. The free titles that Xbox Live Gold entitles you to are restricted to those paying for the service. October's Games With Gold freebies for subscribers include Oxenfree, Gone Home, and Rayman 3.
Following an early access period for those who pre-ordered, the Battlefront II open beta is underway across Xbox One, PS4, and PC. It offers four modes and a decent look at what to expect from the full game, which releases on November 17.
PORTLAND, Maine — A Maine high school student who fled his native Zambia says the experience of participating in a national spoken poetry competition was “heaven” even though he didn’t advance.
Deering High School junior Allan Monga had to go to court to become one of 53 participants Tuesday in the national Poetry Out Loud competition in Washington, D.C.
U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree, who championed his cause, said the asylum seeker learned about “persisting through challenges to chase your dreams.”
A federal judge allowed the 19-year-old Monga to participate in the competition hosted by the National Endowment for the Arts. The NEA originally prohibited Monga from competing because he hasn’t been granted legal asylum.
Monga told the Portland Press Herald that, “Just being here and experiencing this was like heaven.”
The Republican mayor has received lots of positive attention locally and nationwide for his actions and positions - at least three of them in areas that are potential flashpoints with Trump: Relations with Mexico: Faulconer easily reaches across the border and speaks Spanish. He's a booster of the maquiladora industry and related border-economic efforts.
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Tony O. Elumelu, CON keeping fit at the gym in this trending video.
Elumelu, who shared the video on his instagram page said ‘Morning workout @heirsholdings office gym… Health and fitness essential …. What’s your workout routine?
The Columbus Crew saga continues.
A prominent member of the Columbus community was handed a non-disclosure agreement in December to scan the Crew’s financial information after the potential buyer expressed interest in purchasing the team. However, the document was never signed and returned.
The information was revealed in an affidavit that was part of a court filing by Precourt Sports Ventures and Major League Soccer on Tuesday.
“A signed non-disclosure agreement was never returned to Crew SC, nor were any efforts made by the recipient to negotiate over the terms of the non-disclosure agreement,” the affidavit signed by Crew president Andy Loughnane read.
In a separate affidavit, Major League Soccer general counsel William Z. Ordower said the same person with interest was provided a new non-disclosure agreement as was an additional party.
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Carlo Ancelotti will become the new Italy manager after an Arsenal and Chelsea snub
Ancelotti held talks with Italian FA chiefs on Monday night and has been offered a two-year deal to take over the national team.
The former Chelsea boss, out of work since he was sacked by Bayern Munich last September, had been linked with a return to London.
He won a Premier League and FA Cup double with Chelsea in 2010 and still has many friends there at boardroom level.
But it is understood the 58-year-old was never among the preferred candidates to take over at either Stamford Bridge - or the Emirates.
The Italians turned to Ancelotti after being stonewalled by their first choice, Blues boss Antonio Conte.
A tiny, transparent device that can fit into a contact lens has a bright future, potentially helping a range of scientific endeavors from biomedicine to geology. Developed by Northwestern University scientists, the device, called the Micro-ring resonator detector, can determine the speed of the blood flow and the oxygen metabolic rate at the back of the eye.
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April 12 Rogers Sugar Inc:
* Rogers Sugar to repay 5.7 pct convertible debentures in cash at maturity on April 30, 2017
* Rogers Sugar - will be repaying, in cash, currently outstanding $49.565 million in principal of 5.7 pct convertible unsecured subordinated debentures due April 30
* Rogers Sugar - in order for co to satisfy obligations, co's unit lantic inc will lend to co required funds which lantic will draw from revolving credit facility Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
El Salvador, a Central American country, wrestles with one of the region's biggest challenges: the rise of criminal gangs like MS-13. Gangs test the government's policies on policing, detention and crime-prevention initiatives. Different camps debate whether to invest more in strong-hand punitive approaches, social interventions or a combination. Cristina Caicedo Smit has the second of three reports about MS-13.
PROVIDING a show in the sky, Saturday's super storm brought lightning, torrential rain and heavy winds.
There where a number of Coast residents who bore witness to the spectacle of the clouds rolling in and the skies darkening as the storm encroached, some with a camera in tow.
As the massive clean up effort begins across the region and the skies began to clear here are some great shots from our readers of mother nature delivering her vicious battering .
Check them out below.
Un premier test de la console effectué par techradar,et visiblement ils ont aimé.Le test complet dans le lien.
OUR EARLY VERDICT
With six teraflops of graphical horsepower contained within a smartly designed package, the Xbox One X is about as premium as consoles have ever felt. Games look absolutely stunning, with a fantastic level of detail accentuated by the console's HDR support. Yes, it's expensive, but the One X justifies this with a big step up from what's come before.
FOR:
Native 4K gaming
Impressive HDR performance
Dolby Atmos support
AGAINST:
Expensive
Not all games support extra features
Reduced benefit to Full HD TV owners
Some of the top names in the history of the Verizon IndyCar Series will make an appearance at a very special Phoenix Grand Prix weekend April 6-7, when ISM Raceway will celebrate the 25th anniversary of Mario Andretti’s last career win.
Mario himself will be at the track for the festivities, which includes a panel discussion and autograph session with many of the drivers from the field of the 1993 INDYCAR race at ISM Raceway. In this race, Andretti earned what would be his final Verizon IndyCar Series win, and he became the first driver to win an INDYCAR race in four different decades.
The current list of confirmed drivers from the 1993 IndyCar field reunion includes:
Mario Andretti
Jimmy Vasser
Paul Tracy
Arie Luyendyk
Stay tuned, additional drivers from the 1993 IndyCar field at ISM Raceway will be announced soon. Tickets for the 2018 Phoenix Grand Prix on April 7 at ISM Raceway are available and can be purchased through www.ISMRaceway.com.
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× Illinois House sends governor bill raising teacher salaries
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois House has sent the governor a measure raising public school teacher salaries to a minimum of $40,000 a year.
The House voted 65-47 Wednesday to increase minimum full-time teacher salaries over the next five years. Rep. Christian Mitchell is the sponsor. The Chicago Democrat says the measure is a way to attract and keep more teachers in a state that’s facing a growing shortage. He adds that teachers in southern Illinois have masters’ degrees but still receive poverty wages.
Rep. Jeanne Ives opposes the plan. The Wheaton Republican says that teacher salaries should be negotiated between teacher unions and school districts.
The legislation comes as teachers in states across the country are striking for higher wages among other issues.
The Met Office is warning there may be more snow on the way in eastern and south Midland areas today and have extended the area and timeframe where it may fall.
A spokesman for the Met office said: "With cold conditions and some snow lying over parts of England, as well as further rain pushing in from the southeast during the second half of the night, icy stretches have formed on untreated surfaces.
"At the same time some snow will fall over parts of southeast England this morning and early afternoon as well as over parts of East Anglia in the afternoon. However, most accumulations here should be above about 100 m.
"This is only a low impact warning with impacts much less widespread and less significant than across parts of England and Wales on Sunday.
"This is an update to extend the warning into Monday afternoon, pull this a little southwards and to make this a combined snow and ice warning."
Many of those who witnessed the shooting of Rep. Steve Scalise on Wednesday morning were his Capitol Hill colleagues.
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With the year-end holiday season fast approaching, the Nelson Mandela Bay tourism industry will be bolstered by news of three of its most pristine beaches achieving Blue Flag status.
While the accolade carries the undoubted value of a trusted stamp of approval for high standards of safety and cleanliness – recognised globally – there comes the responsibility of living up to that promise.
It is no small feat that Humewood Beach is one of only two in the country that have consistently ticked the boxes for the past 17 years, but there needs to be consistent and concerted efforts to avoid any potential threat.
And these are sadly increasingly ever present.
Water safety concerns are uppermost in people’s minds when bringing their families on a coastal holiday – especially if they include young children – but we have to be constantly aware that the provision of security extends largely these days to crime prevention.
A Hood County deputy crashed into another vehicle while chasing a suspect into Parker County on Thursday.
Around 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Hood County deputies responded to a burglary suspect fleeing north towards Weatherford on Highway 51, said Public Information Officer Lt. Johnny Rose. A deputy was traveling north on Highway 51, topped a hill and was unable to stop before striking a vehicle making a left turn from the southbound lane, Rose said. No one was injured in the accident, Rose said.
The burglary case is still under investigation.
Adaware ad block is a simple but comprehensive ad blocker, based on uBlock Origin and enhanced by the developer of adaware antivirus.
The extension doesn’t need any configuration, good news if you prefer the “set and forget” approach. Install it, carry on browsing as usual, and all you’ll notice is fewer ads and an address bar icon displaying the total blocked on the current page.
Ad block is unlikely to cause any issues, but if you do have problems then it can be disabled for the current site in a couple of clicks.
In a handy bonus feature, ad block uses adaware’s web protection experience to keep you safe from dangerous sites.
The extension doesn’t block pop-ups by default, presumably because the feature sometimes interferes with legitimate sites. If you’d like to try it anyway, click the address bar icon and turn “Block Pop-Ups” on.
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Firefighters responded to smoke pouring out of a home just south of Jacks Valley Road in Indian Hills on Saturday.
The first report came of a kitchen fire at around 11:30 a.m.
When East Fork firefighters arrived they found smoke coming out of the front door and the window of the home on Overlook Court.
Carson City Engine 53 arrived on scene and the Engine 12 crew made entry to quickly extinguish the fire, Deputy Chief Dave Fogerson said. Investigation of the fire shows the cause is electrical. The occupants were not home at the time of the fire.
Firefighters reported they had the fire knocked down at 11:38 a.m.
"We want to remind everyone to test their smoke detectors," Fogerson said. "This was a fortunate case where the neighbors saw the fire during its start so we could quickly extinguish the fire."
Multi-Olympic gold medal winning sprinter Usain Bolt bids an emotional farewell to the fans from his home country after winning his final race in Jamaica.
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Watch today’s Pocketnow Daily as we talk about the new possible launch date of Android O. Then we discuss the possible new jelly effect also happening with Moto Z2 Force devices. The LG V30 follows as we learn that it might bring some sort of Taptic Engine, in addition to the teaser of the company’s new user interface. The Samsung Gear Sport follows according to some leaks from the FCC. We end today’s show talking about the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 and the recent teaser the company has posted on video.
All this and more after the break.
Stories:
– Sources say Android O release on August 21st
– Moto Z2 Force appears to exhibit the same ‘jelly scrolling’ behavior as OnePlus 5
– 3D Touch on the LG V30? More like a Taptic Engine
– LG UX 6.0+ on V30 to feature Floating Bar, facial recognition, better Always-on Display
– Berlin might be the place we may see the Samsung Gear Sport
– Samsung tries to build up some excitement of its own over Galaxy Note 8 announcement (Video)
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala., May 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Encompass Health Corp. (NYSE: EHC), formerly known as HealthSouth Corp., today announced it will participate in the Morgan Stanley Leveraged Finance Conference being held in New Orleans on June 5-6, 2018.
Encompass Health Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Doug Coltharp will present on Tuesday, June 5 at 4 p.m. CDT/ 5 p.m. EDT. The presentation will be webcast live and will be available at http://investor.encompasshealth.com by clicking on an available link.
AUD/USD fell 1.33 percent to 0.7508 last week as the initial run to 0.7650 on the back of retail sales and service sector ran out of steam following the release of weaker third quarter GDP figure. Kathy Lien from BK Asset Management writes, “AUD selling …
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SAN DIEGO (AP) — One of the world's oldest gorillas has died at San Diego Zoo Safari Park.
The park says Vila, who turned 60 in October, died Thursday surrounded by members of her family troop.
Authorities say she was the matriarch of five generations of gorillas and during her life served as a surrogate mother for several western lowland gorillas.
Gorillas typically live to be 35 or 40. They are considered critically endangered because of disease, hunting, war and habitat loss.
Vila had arthritis and other health conditions related to her age and had been under veterinary care.
She was born in the African Congo in 1957. She came to the zoo in 1959 and was moved to Safari Park in 1975.
"It was me, [Chris] Evans, Paul Rudd, [Mark] Ruffalo, and [Chris] Hemsworth. We’d all be huddled in there," he said. "A lot of downtime on the set and it’s a good way to kill it."
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Things are going so well that you're expanding your business, well here are the BEST tips for moving your business abroad.
Doing business in your own country can be tough enough. When you decide to expand overseas, the challenges will multiply at least 10-fold. But if you are committed and persistent, you can be successful. Below, you will find some key tips to getting launched in a foreign country. If you follow them, your path will be much easier and your launch much smoother. Here are the seven most important steps you should take.
WWE Considering Big Turn, Must See New Maryse & Noelle Foley, Triple H Ready to Push Former TNA Star on RAW, WrestleMania 33 Main Events, WWE Star Gets Backstage Heat, New GIFs & Galleries, More
As seen on last night's WWE SmackDown, Royal Rumble winner Randy Orton refused to take his title shot against WWE Champion Bray Wyatt at WrestleMania 33, pledging allegiance to Wyatt. Orton said as long as Wyatt is the master and he is the servant, Orton refuses to face him at WrestleMania.SmackDown General Manager Daniel Bryan announced on Talking Smack that next Tuesday's show from Ontario, California will feature a battle royal with the winner going on to face Wyatt for the title at WrestleMania.Follow Marc on Twitter at @this_is_marc . Send any news, tips or corrections to us by clicking here
An artist rendering shows, Irek Hamidullin, front center, his attorney Robert Wagner, front left, and interpreter Ihab Samra, front right, as Judge Henry Hudson, left, listens in Federal Court in Richmond, Va., on Nov. 7, 2014.
RICHMOND, Va. — A federal appeals court has scheduled arguments for Dec. 5 in the case of a former Russian military officer sentenced to life in prison for leading a 2009 Taliban attack on U.S. forces in Afghanistan.
Lawyers for Irek Hamidullin have argued that he shouldn't have faced trial because he is a lawful combatant. Prosecutors, however, say fighters aligned with the Taliban don't qualify for lawful-combatant status.
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments in December 2016. But in August, the court said it wanted to hear additional arguments after one of the judges announced he was stepping down to serve as Baltimore's city solicitor.
Humber College is launching a new advanced chocolate and confectionery artistry program, which starts this September.
This graduate certificate program offers an opportunity to develop high-level skills in pastry arts. Using advanced techniques and sophisticated equipment, students will design and produce artisinal chocolates and confections, international desserts, frozen preparations and multi-tiered special occasion cakes in Humber’s state-of-the-art Bake Labs.
This program is offered in a flexible learning environment, allowing students to learn online, in class or in a hybrid format. Practical classes take place in the evening to accommodate working professionals.
Check out hrt.humber.ca/programs/advanced-chocolate-and-confectionery-artistry
CANTON, Ohio (WHBC) – It’s Groundhog Day.
Both Punxsatawney Phil and Buckeye Chuck saw their shadows on Friday.
They say that means six more weeks of winter.
So we thought it would be a good idea to see what AccuWeather has for the next six weeks, and you may not like the way it starts.
They’re looking for a 10 day long cold snap starting Monday, with highs only in the 20s and low 30s.
AccuWeather Meteorologist Dean DeVore sees the weather moderating at the end of the month and into March though, with shorter periods of colder weather.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - National Holdings Corp
* National Holdings Corporation reports financial results for fiscal third quarter 2017
* Q3 revenue $48 million versus $46.3 million
* Q3 earnings per share $0.00 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
A Grand Rapids Drive team photo of Zeke Upshaw, left, and, at right, his mother, Jewel Upshaw, becomes emotional as attorney Ben Crump speaks at a news conference in front of U.S. District Court in New York on Wednesday, May 30. Photos: Drive (left); AP | Seth Wenig (right)
All the attention on the Grand Rapids Drive at the end of March surrounded the team's push to make its first postseason as a G League affiliate of the Detroit Pistons.
That changed on March 24, a Saturday night at the Drive's homecourt, when Zeke Upshaw, a 26-year-old forward with the team, collapsed in the closing seconds of the regular-season finale against Long Island.
It happened out of nowhere, and two days later he was dead.
Push ahead a little over two months and, on Wednesday, May 30, the family of Upshaw's filed a wrongful death suit against the NBA, Detroit Pistons, the SSJ Group LLC (owners of the Grand Rapids Drive) and the DeltaPlex Arena.
Here is a chronological look back to when it happened and how it got to this point.
Oct 5 (Reuters) - Yum China Holdings Inc's quarterly same-store sales beat estimates, driven by strong sales at its KFC restaurants, and the company said its CEO Micky Pant would step down.
Joey Wat, currently the company's chief operating officer, will take over as CEO, Yum China said.
Net income rose to $211 million from $192 million in the third quarter ended Aug. 31.
Earnings per share were flat at 53 cents.
Yum China posted a 6 percent jump in same-store sales, while analysts expected a rise of 2.9 percent, according to research firm Consensus Metrix.
Net sales of the company, which also operates Taco Bell chains, rose to $2.04 billion from $1.88 billion. (Reporting by Vibhuti Sharma in Bengaluru; Editing by Martina D'Couto)
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FIFA World Cup 2014 in Brazil : Schedule, Time Table and Results
Following is the Colombia squad for FIFA World Cup 2014:
David Ospina (Goalkeeper)
Cristián Zapata (Defender)
Mario Yepes (Defender) (Captain)
Santiago Arias (Defender)
Carlos Carbonero (Midfielder)
Carlos Sánchez (Midfielder)
Pablo Armero (Defender)
Abel Aguilar (Midfielder)
Teófilo Gutiérrez (Forward)
James Rodríguez (Midfielder)
Juan Guillermo Cuadrado (Midfielder)
Camilo Vargas (Goalkeeper)
Fredy Guarín (Midfielder)
Víctor Ibarbo (Forward)
Alexander Mejía (Midfielder)
Éder Álvarez Balanta (Defender)
Carlos Bacca (Forward)
Juan Camilo Zúñiga (Defender)
Adrián Ramos (Forward)
Juan Fernando Quintero (Midfielder)
Jackson Martínez (Forward)
Faryd Mondragón (Goalkeeper)
Carlos Valdés (Defender)
Coach : José Pékerman
TIRANA, July 4 (Reuters) - An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.1 shook the Adriatic seaboard north of Albania's main port of Durres on Wednesday and was felt in the capital Tirana.
The earthquake struck near Gjiri i Lalezit, northwest of Durres at a depth of 18 kilometres, the Albanian Institute of Geosciences said. It lasted about 10 seconds.
There were no initial reports of damage except for small cracks in buildings. High-rise structures were evacuated following the tremor. (Reporting by Benet Koleka; Editing by Catherine Evans)
JUPITER, Fla. — St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Alex Reyes needs season-ending Tommy John surgery on his right arm.
General manager John Mozeliak confirmed the diagnosis after an MRI. Reyes didn't throw his scheduled bullpen session Tuesday because of a sore elbow.
The 22-year-old Reyes made his major league debut Aug. 9 and was 4-1 with a 1.57 ERA in five starts and seven relief appearances. His fastball averaged more than 97 mph.
Reyes, a candidate for the final spot in the starting rotation, had been feeling soreness in the days leading up to camp. He was also expecting to pitch for the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic.
May 31 (Reuters) - Australian shares are poised to climb on Thursday as global stocks recovered, boosted by optimism that Italy may fend off a potential general election. Italy's two anti-establishment parties were said to be renewing efforts to form a government, rather than force the country to the polls for a second time this year. Energy stocks will likely rise, taking cues from a surge in oil prices on Wednesday. The local share price index futures rose 0.7 percent, a 50.3-point premium to the underlying S&P/ASX 200 index close. The benchmark shed half a percent on Wednesday. New Zealand's benchmark S&P/NZX 50 index rose 0.4 percent in early trade. (Reporting by Karthika Suresh Namboothiri in Bengaluru)
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FILE - In this Jan. 19, 2018 file photo, a man takes photographs near the wire fence decorated with national flags, unification flags and ribbons carrying messages wishing for reunification of the two Koreas at the Imjingak Pavilion in Paju, South Korea. When the North and South Korean leaders meet on Friday, April 27, 2018, the prospect of unification, even if only in the abstract, will loom large around them. Both leaders come to the table with distinct visions of what a future would look like. North Korea’s founder Kim Il Sung had a plan along the lines of what Hong Kong has with China, a unified nation with two separate systems of government. South Korea’s three-step proposal ends in in its own system writ large across the peninsula. Lee Jin-man, File AP Photo
People in one Cape Coral neighborhood are not taking any chances after a brush fire scorched their backyards.
Milwaukee is getting forward Jabari Parker back just as its losing guard Malcolm Brogdon.
The Bucks announced Friday that Brogdon suffered a partially torn quadriceps tendon in the loss at Minnesota Thursday night and would be out 6-to-8 weeks. The injury comes on the heels of guard Eric Bledsoe missing the matchup with the Timberwolves because of an ankle injury.
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The 2017 NBA Rookie of the Year, Brogdon was averaging 13.3 points, 3.3 rebounds and 3.2 assists for Milwaukee this season.
His absence likely means a further increase in minutes for rookie Sterling Brown and veteran Matthew Dellavedova in the team’s backcourt.
Milwaukee had been looking forward to getting its entire preferred rotation on the floor together for the first time in several years with Parker’s return from a torn ACL planned for Friday night against the New York Knicks. That plan will apparently have to wait another month and a half or so.
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HODGEMAN COUNTY – Law enforcement authorities in Hodgeman County are investigating a burglary and asking the public for help.
Sometime after the recent ice storm, suspects took a trailer from the lot at Ruff Stuff Parts and Supply in the 100 Block of Main Street in Hanston, according to a social media report.
The trailer was taken south of Hanston by the creek and stripped it of items including a Hobart welder, 50 feet of ground cable, 100 feet of lead cable, 24-volt 1/2 inch drive impact wrench, Victor torch with acetylene and oxygen bottles, and a darkening welding helmet.
If you know any details or had seen this trailer leaving town, please contact the Sheriff’s Office with your information.
UK calls on social media firms to better protect children
LONDON (AP) — Britain's health secretary says the government will introduce new laws targeting online social media companies if they don't do more to protect children.
In a strongly-worded letter to Facebook, Google, Snapchat, Twitter and others, Jeremy Hunt said their failure to prevent young children using social media and exposing children to its "harmful emotional side effects" was "unacceptable and irresponsible."
Hunt said Sunday he was particularly concerned about the lack of age verification measures, with thousands breaching minimum user age rules.
He gave the companies a week to set out steps they are taking to cut underage use, prevent cyberbullying, and promote limited screen time.
Hunt last year attacked Facebook for releasing a version aimed at children, telling the company to "stay away from my kids."
Abul Hasan replaces Mustafizur for Afghanistan T20s
DHAKA: Bangladesh have called up Abul Hasan as Mustafizur Rahman’s replacement in their squad for the three-match T20I series against Afghanistan in Dehradun.
He is scheduled to arrive in India on June 1, the day Bangladesh play their only warm-up game on the tour.Abul last played for Bangladesh in an ODI in January during the tri-series that also involved Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe.
He has struggled for wickets since his international debut in 2012, taking only five in 14 matches across formats, at an overall average of 144.60.Mustafizur was ruled out on the eve of Bangladesh’s departure for Dehradun, with a toe injury sustained during the last game of Mumbai Indians’ IPL season.
Trolley bus services in the capital will be suspended between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. on Thursday as workers stage a walkout to coincide with a 24-hour general strike that has been called for that day by the country's two main labor unions to protest austerity.
The union representing the workers of the firm operating the Athens trolley buses (ILPAP) said they were joining the action to protest austerity ahead of a scheduled vote on next year's budget in Parliament next week.
It remained unclear if other transport services will be affected by the strike.
The registration process for Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination (BCECE) was announced on February 14 and the filling up of the application form will continue till March 6.
Interested candidates can get themselves registered at the official website www.bceceboard.com.
Aspirants should have passed Class XII or equivalent exam with chemistry, physics and mathematics or biology as compulsory subjects and candidates who are appearing for Class XII board or equivalent examination in 2017 are also eligible to apply.
To get qualified for admission, candidates have to pass both the stages of the entrance test.
The BCECE exam is conducted every year for admission in various UG courses in the field of engineering, pharmacy and agriculture offered by the colleges located in Bihar.
March 31 Empire Resources Inc
* Empire Resources enters into merger agreement with Ta Chen
* Empire Resources Inc - aggregate value of transaction is approximately $58 million for all of outstanding shares of Empire
* Empire Resources Inc - deal for $7.00 per share in cash by a unit of Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co., Ltd.
* Acquisition will be completed by means of a tender offer for all outstanding empire shares
* Empire resources inc - empire board of directors has unanimously approved agreement
* Empire Resources - Nathan Kahn, Sandra Kahn who together own about 46.3 percent of co's outstanding shares, have agreed to tender their shares into offer Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
(AP) – A court document says a doctor prescribed oxycodone for Prince under the name of the musician’s friend to protect his privacy. Prince was 57 when he was found alone and unresponsive in an elevator at his Paisley Park home on April 21.
Autopsy results showed he died from an accidental overdose of fentanyl, a synthetic drug 50 times more powerful than heroin. According to search warrants unsealed Monday, authorities searched Paisley Park, cellphone records of Prince’s associates, and Prince’s emails to try to determine where he got the fentanyl that killed him.
The documents suggest Prince was struggling with prescription opioid addiction. One affidavit says Dr. Michael Todd Schulenberg admitted he prescribed oxycodone for Prince in a Prince’s associate’s name “for Prince’s privacy.” A message left with Schulenberg’s attorney wasn’t immediately returned.
Straxus and Nemesis (Prime) Straxus is a big (well, small now I guess) bully and war profiteer with an interest in perverse experiments.
I'm going to write something more detailed, obviously, but I wrote Sunstorm's bio in one sitting and my eyes aren't co-operating with the screen anymore. I'm writing these bare-bones details down in case he comes up before I write a real profile.
Nemesis is his Titan, but he's new and none of our characters know about him yet. So he probably won't come up before I get the full thing written.
Los Angeles-based band, Mindwars (featuring former Holy Terror guitarist Mike Alvord), have announced their Sworn To Secrecy winter 2017 US tour. Details on the tour flyer below:
Mindwars’ Sworn To Secrecy album was mixed and mastered by Bill Metoyer (Armored Saint, COC, Fates Warning) at the Skull Seven Studios in Los Angeles.
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"Cradle To Grave" video:
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May 2 Sovereign Trust Insurance Plc :
* Q1 gross premiums written 4.14 bln naira vs 2.33 bln naira year ago
* Q1 profit before tax 488.5 mln naira vs 241.1 mln naira year ago Source: bit.ly/2pSda7y Further company coverage: (Bangalore.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com)
Lawyers for the Zimbabwean Embassy in South Africa, which claimed it represents first lady Grace Mugabe in the Pretoria High Court, unexpectedly withdrew from the case on Friday after a ruling gave it seven days to prove they were acting on her behalf.
Advocate Simba Chitando said the embassy withdrew because it received threats since it intervened in the Mugabe case.
Mrs Mugabe is accused of assaulting Gabrielle Engels, a 20-year-old Johannesburg woman, but was subsequently granted diplomatic immunity which meant she could avoid police questioning.
Ms Engels’ lawyers, known as Afriforum, went to court demanding the immunity be withdrawn so that Mrs Mugabe could face civil and criminal charges in South Africa.
When the matter went to to court last month Mr Chitando argued on behalf of Mrs Mugabe via a brief from the Zimbabwean Embassy.
Mrityunjay Bose, Mumbai, DH News Service, Oct 7 2017, 9:25 IST
The fire at the Butcher Island - the oil terminal of strategic importance - continued on Saturday morning.
Teams of Mumbai Fire Brigade and Mumbai Port Trust are continuing operations.
The fire is confined to a 32000 metric ton high-speed diesel storage tank.
According to sources, the fire is expected to be controlled by noon.
People from the eastern coast of Mumbai could see thick smoke billowing out from Butcher Island, located nearly 5 nautical miles off the Gateway of India.
The Disaster Management Unit of the Maharashtra Government is monitoring the operations.
So far, the MbPT has not sought the help of Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard.
HYATTSVILLE, Md. (AP) - A Latino and immigration advocacy group says it will be hosting Maryland Rep. Steny Hoyer at a roundtable discussion about a program that protects young immigrants from deportation.
The discussion about preserving the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program is being hosted by Casa on Monday in Hyattsville.
The group says more than 20 young people will share stories and talk about the future of the program. It gives hundreds of thousands of young people brought into the country as children protection from deportation and a work permit.
A group of attorneys general has called on President Donald Trump’s administration to phase out the program. Trump pledged as a candidate to “immediately end” the DACA program. But as president, he has said those immigrants will not be targets for deportation.
– WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair has launched a new YouTube channel. Above is an introduction video and below is behind-the-scenes footage from a recent music video for “Chambea” that The Nature Boy filmed with Bad Bunny.
– Former WWE Superstar Christian will be appearing on the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation’s “Murdoch Mysteries” series later tonight at 8pm EST. He tweeted the following on the appearance:
Check me out tonight on @CBC 8pm est on Murdoch Mysteries @CBCMurdoch pic.twitter.com/NfzfTCHb6x — Jay 'Christian' Reso (@Christian4Peeps) December 11, 2017
– Below is video of Lilian Garcia singing the National Anthem before the 15th annual WWE Tribute to The Troops. The two-hour special, taped last week at Naval Base San Diego, will air this Thursday night on the USA Network.
Sur la Table's House Smoked Mozzarella with Olive Oil and Summer Herbs
Yield: 4 servings
2 medium balls (8 ounces) fresh mozzarella
Applewood chips, for smoking
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons aged balsamic vinegar
1 cup fresh basil leaves, cut into ribbons
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
Sliced rustic bread or focaccia, for serving
To a medium heatproof bowl, add the mozzarella. Light the smoking gun and direct the tube into the bowl with mozzarella. Cover with plastic wrap to trap the smoke. Fill the bowl with smoke and turn off the gun; remove the tube, resealing with the plastic wrap. Allow the cheese to absorb the smoke for about 20 minutes.
Transfer smoked mozzarella to a serving platter, season with salt and pepper and drizzle with oil and balsamic. Sprinkle the cheese with basil and thyme and serve immediately with sliced bread.
NORTH PORT, Fla. (AP) — A Florida sheriff’s office K-9 has been found dead two days after going missing from his kennel at a deputy’s house.
News outlets report that Edo was found dead Monday morning about a half-mile away from the Charlotte County deputy’s North Port home. The cause of death wasn’t immediately known.
The deputy told officials he latched the German shepherd in his kennel Saturday evening but noticed Edo was missing about 45 minutes later. The kennel was still closed. The deputy said someone else must have opened the door because he didn’t think the dog could open it or escape any other way.
Edo served the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office for two years.
NORTH Korea's failed missile test on Sunday provides an opportunity for the United States to press for more stringent sanctions and for China to demonstrate its willingness to curb Pyongyang's nuclear ambitions.
Even though the missile blew up, the attempted launch was a violation of UN
New York City Police say they are responding to reports of an explosion at a bus terminal in Manhattan.
The incident reportedly happened on Monday morning at the Port Authority Bus Terminal near Times Square.
“The NYPD is responding to reports of an explosion of unknown origin at 42nd Street and 8th Ave, #Manhattan,” tweeted the department.
“The A, C and E line are being evacuated at this time. Info is preliminary, more when available.”
ABC News quotes police sources as saying that a possible pipe bomb was detonated in a passageway below ground at the terminal.
One person is in custody and there is at least one injury, according to cable networks.
The Port Authority Bus Terminal is the largest in the US, serving more than 65 million people a year.
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Kentucky Democratic Attorney General Andy Beshear speaks to reporters on Friday, Feb. 10, 2017, in Frankfort, Kentucky. Beshear and Republican Gov. Matt Bevin traded insults on Friday as they reignited their long simmering feud.
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What: Classic Christmas hymns rewritten to raise awareness and money for women in need.
Who: Grey London, Goldstein Music, Refuge women’s charity
Why we care: As the conversation around sexual harassment and allegations against men of profiles high and low continue, ad agency Grey London teamed with Goldstein Music to add some feminism to the festive season.
Titles include “Kick the Balls” (set to “Deck the Halls”), “Oh Sexism” (set to “Oh Christmas Tree”), “We Want An Equal Salary” (set to “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen”), “Stereotypes” (set to “Silent Night”) and more.
The series of seven songs “Hyrrs: Festive Hymns Made Feminist” covers issues including body shaming, workplace inequality, sexism and harassment, and is available on iTunes, Google Play, Amazon, Spotify, and Apply Music, with all proceeds going to Refuge, a national U.K. violence charity to support women and children in need.
Footage published on September 13 shows female soldiers with the Women’s Protection Units (YPJ) and the Sinjar Women’s Units (YJS) raised their flags over central Raqqa amid an ongoing US-backed offensive to retake the city from Islamic State.
The predominately Kurdish YPJ and the Yazidi YJS units are part of the Syrian Democratic Forces coalition that aims to retake Raqqa from the Islamic State.
Rojda Felat, an SDF and YPJ commander, told Hawar News on September 11 that 70 percent of Raqqa had been recaptured. The operation to retake Raqqa began June 6.
Syrian state media SANA said coalition airstrikes in Raqqa on September 13 killed 11 civilians. Credit: YPJ Media Center via Storyful
Every Tuesday during the NFL season from 3:30-4:00 p.m on 580 Sports Talk we will be discussing all things Chiefs on our Hermans Meat and Smokehouse Chiefs Insider.
Matt Derrick of Chiefsdigest.com will be joining the show to break down all the latest news and notes from the Chiefs weekly press conferences, the latest headlines, plus game recaps and previews.
The draft is about 48 hours away, what will be the philosophy of GM Brett Veach, do they trade up, do they go defensive lineman or corner, what are the players saying about Patrick Mahomes, plus off-season workout.
Norwalk resident and AARP volunteer Iris Kishimoto of Norwalk assists Claudio Tudora of Stamford with his 2015 tax return, in April 2016. Norwalk resident and AARP volunteer Iris Kishimoto of Norwalk assists Claudio Tudora of Stamford with his 2015 tax return, in April 2016.
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Perez´s agent hopes for striker´s Deportivo return
Lucas Perez could yet secure a return to Deportivo La Coruna, according to the Arsenal striker's agent.
The Spaniard has failed to impress since completing a £12.7million move to the club from Depor last August, featuring in only 11 Premier League games and scoring once.
A £10.9m transfer back to the Riazor is on the cards, but the two clubs are yet to agree terms, leaving Lucas - excluded from Arsenal's squad for the 4-3 opening-night win over Leicester City - in limbo.
The 28-year-old's representative Rodrigo Fernandez Lovelle told Sky Sports: "I think the £10.9million that Deportivo La Coruna have offered Arsenal is a great deal. Deportivo received £12.7million when they sold him to them last summer.
"They are giving everything to make this transfer possible. Lucas wants to play but he has a contract with Arsenal. I am hopeful an agreement can be reached."
Pepe Mel's Depor started their LaLiga campaign with Sunday's visit of champions Real Madrid.
Democrats say release of a controversial memo is aimed at disrupting a probe into alleged Kremlin links.
The new McDonald’s Restaurant on West 6th Street is open for business. The former McDonald’s near that location was torn down and a new restaurant was built just to the west of the former site.
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PIERRE, S.D. – The Oahe Capitals hockey team is 1-3-0 in South Dakota High School Hockey League action so far this season and 9-3-0 overall. Spencer Wedin is the leading scorer with 29 points as he has scored 13 goals and garnered 16 assists. The leading goal scorer on the team so far is Riggs Sanchez who has put the puck in the net 16 times to go along with 11 assists on the season. Sanchez is second on the team in total points while Caden Davis is third with 20 points and 9 goals scored. The Capitals have scored 64 goals and given up 42 so far this season with Tristan Fuerst and Tate Mueller sharing duties in the net. The Capitals have lost their last 3 games in league play and look to get into the win column Sunday when they host Watertown at the EXPO Center.
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ORANGE CITY (CBSMiami/AP) — Authorities say a Florida police officer threatened and attempted to extort a Georgia woman and her family.
A Volusia County Sheriff’s Office news release says 25-year-old Joshua David Fancher was arrested Tuesday afternoon at the Orange City Police Department on a Georgia warrant charging him with making terroristic threats.
The victim had told the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Department in Georgia that she was getting threatening messages from an unknown person demanding nude photos from her.
Authorities say the messages included threats to kill and rape her family members if she didn’t provide the pictures.
Francher resigned from the Orange City Police Department after being confronted with the charges.
He was being held without bond on a Georgia warrant. Jail records didn’t list an attorney.
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School bus crash blocks portion of Buckingham Road in Lee County
A crash Monday morning involving a school bus completely blocked a portion of Buckingham Road in both directions, the Florida Highway Patrol.
The crash happened around 5:11 a.m. at the intersection of Bird Road and Buckingham Road, according to the FHP. No children were on the bus at the time of the wreck.
The circumstances leading up to the crash, vehicles involved and severity of injuries were also unclear.
Count on WINK News to bring you more details as they become available.
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April 5 A Canadian court postponed making a decision on whether to grant bail to Karim Baratov, who was arrested in March on U.S. charges that he was involved in a massive hack of Yahoo email accounts, CBC reported Wednesday.
Baratov's lawyer requested that his client be released on bail, promising that he would remain at his parents' home in Hamilton, Ontario. The prosecutor argued the 22-year-old Kazakh-Canadian citizen was a flight risk and a threat to public safety.
Judge Alan Whitten said he would hold off on ruling until Tuesday, following a full-day hearing and private meeting with attorneys, according to a report on the website of Canadian public broadcaster CBC.
The United States has asked Canada to extradite Baratov to face charges that Russian intelligence agents paid him to break into email accounts, resulting in the 2014 theft of some 500 million Yahoo Inc YHOO.O accounts. (Reporting by Anna Mehler Paperny and Jim Finkle in Toronto; Editing by Alistair Bell)
Win a family four-pack of tickets to Childsplay’s “The Snowy Day”
Here’s your chance to win a family four-pack of tickets to see Childsplay’s production of “The Snowy Day” at Tempe Center for the Arts. “The Snowy Day” celebrates the magic and boundless possibilities of the first snowfall. Follow Peter and his friends as they romp and play, starting snowball fights and making snow angels in […]
A priest at a California Orthodox church is pleading for a burglar to return thousands of dollars worth of religious items that were swiped from the building during an early morning “targeted event.”
Los Angeles police said around ten crosses and other items were taken from the St. Nicholas Orthodox Church early Wednesday after a burglar broke in through a back door and ransacked drawers inside.
"While they can be replaced monetarily, the sentiment will be very, very hard to replace," Father Michael Prevas told FOX11 Los Angeles, adding that he was “very saddened that it's come to the point that churches can be targeted.”
Prevas said surveillance video shows a man parking a white truck in the church’s parking lot and that he “had been in and out in about just slightly what seems like over one minute.
"It makes us a little more uneasy that it seemed to be such a targeted event," he added.
A national hosepipe ban is to take effect from Friday morning as the country continues to struggle with water supplies in the midst of the recent dry spell.
The ban, already in place across much of the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) since last Monday, has been extended to all areas due to low water levels.
Irish Water issued a National Water Conservation Order this afternoon which will remain in place until midnight July 31 as a drought continues across the country.
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In a statement, the public utility said: "We thank the public for their conservation efforts so far and we urge them to continue to conserve water to help protect water supplies now and over the coming months.
"Met Éireann advised that there has been little or no rain over the last 30 days, with an average soil moisture deficit of 60mm meaning even if it did rain, no water would reach our water sources for at least a week, as it will be absorbed by the ground."
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According to reports filtering in from Abuja, fierce looking armed policemen led by Jimoh Moshood, spokesman of the Nigeria Police Force, stormed Zankili Medical Center, Mabushi, Abuja, where Dino Melaye, senator representing Kogi west, is being treated.
The senator was admitted into the hospital after he attempted to escape from police custody.
There was tension in the hospital as the policemen arrested two persons — a man and a woman — said to be members of staff for unknown offence.
The policemen summoned the official of the hospital and demanded to know where Melaye was.
A 23-year-old man has been charged with the murder of a grandfather who was attacked as he walked his dogs.
Peter Wrighton, from The Moor, Banham, Norfolk, was repeatedly stabbed in the neck and head.
The 83-year-old's body was found in woodland near the village of East Harling on August 5.
Alexander Palmer, of Bawdeswell, was charged in the early hours of Monday, Norfolk Police said.
He has been remanded in custody and will appear before magistrates in Norwich on Monday.
Mr Wrighton was so viciously assaulted that police initially thought he had been attacked by an animal.
James Michael Warda, 34, of Turlock, faces charges of sexual abuse and molestation of a child under the age of 14. Turlock Police Department
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ISLAMABAD: At least two Pakistani soldiers were killed and three injured today when a security forces vehicle hit a roadside bomb planted by terrorists in northwestern Pakistan.
An improvised explosive device (IED) was planted on a road track near Dattakhel area of North Waziristan abutting the Afghan border, the Army said in a statement.
Two soldiers were killed and three others injured when the security forces vehicle struck the bomb, the military said.
The deceased were identified as Lance Naik Momin Ali and Sepoy Saleem, according to army.
Pakistan has largely cleared the militants from the northwestern region but reportedly rebels hiding in Afghanistan sneak across the border to carry out attacks against the security forces.
It’s been over a year since M83 released its seventh studio album, Junk. Today, however, the Anthony Gonzalez-led outfit has returned with a new video for the track “Do It, Try It”.
In the video, created by David Wilson, a young boy draws his way out of his family’s depressing meal at a fast food restaurant. Watch above.
The video premiered earlier this month at Sundance NEXT FEST, which was held at the Ace Hotel in Los Angeles.
Gonzalez recently penned original music for a new Cirque du Soleil production called VOLTA.
Mattis warns of risk of war, pushes N. Korea diplomacy
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BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Police have released surveillance video and are hoping the public can help them identify the man who carjacked a van that had a 4-year-old inside.
According to the Baltimore Police Department, the carjacking happened on June 25 when the suspect stole a FedEx van that was parked at the gas station located in the 4200 block of Erdman Ave.
There was a 4-year-old inside the van at that time, and a short time after the carjacking, the suspect let the child out on Federal St.
The child was not injured.
Officers later found the van at the intersection of Seidel Ave. and Asbury Ave.
Anyone with information is asked to call detectives at (410) 366-6341 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7Lockup.
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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — A Chesapeake man is facing four years in prison for a DUI crash that killed a Norfolk woman.
Christopher Kita was charged with DUI – involuntary manslaughter for a crash on Interstate 264 in Virginia Beach in early March.
Virginia State Police said a 2012 Mazda 3 was stopped in the left lane with its hazard lights on, and was rear-ended by a 2005 Toyota Tacoma.
The driver of the Mazda, 22-year-old Teja Freeman, died at the scene. Freeman’s mother told 10 On Your Side her daughter was going home after a night out with coworkers when the crash happened.
In court Monday, Kita was sentenced to 10 years, and all but four years and 30 days of it was suspended.
Jason Marks will have more on Kita’s sentencing tonight on WAVY News 10.
A Tennessee jury rules Navistar (NYSE:NAV) must pay $31M in damages for failing to disclose problems with its engines, in the first judgment against the truck maker from dozens of lawsuits filed for damages related to the MaxxForce engine.
Costs related to a faulty exhaust system on the MaxxForce nearly sent NAV into bankruptcy five years ago as customers fled to other truck brands, and lawsuits filed for damages stemming from the engine’s poor performance are just starting to come to trial; NAV abandoned the troubled exhaust-treatment system in 2012 and has taken back thousands of trucks with MaxxForce engines and repaired the engine problems.
NAV says similar suits have been dismissed in half a dozen states, although ~20 complaints reportedly remain active.
A car where police say an off-duty NYPD officer shot himself on Saturday.
An off-duty NYPD officer shot himself while sitting in the passenger seat of a car on Saturday, police said.
The officer was taken to Elmhurst Hospital in stable condition, the NYPD said.
Officers responding to a 911 call found him in a Honda Accord at Wythe Avenue and Williamsburg Street, just off the BQE in Williamsburg, police said.
It wasn't clear whether the shooting was intentional.
The officer's identity wasn't released.
The investigation is ongoing.
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No injuries were reported following an early Saturday morning structure fire at 1508 S. Maple. The fire was reported at approximately 12:45 on Saturday, and upon arrival, the Coffeyville Fire Department reported smoke and flames were visible from the rear of the house. The house was unoccupied at the time of the fire.
Off duty fire personnel along with the South Coffeyville Fire Department were called to assist. The property, owned by Charles Livingston, sustained an estimated $15,000 in damage with $5,000 loss to contents.
The fire is currently under investigation by the Coffeyville Fire Department.
Savage Masters overcame Regal Masters to take Ogle CC softball crown
Savage Masters defeated Regal Masters by three runs to win the final of the Ogle Community Centre softball tournament which was contested on Sunday.
Batting first, Savage Masters managed 131-3 off their allotted 15 overs. Ramo Malone stuck 42 while Rishie Ramsaywack made 31, Unnis Yusuf 30. Raymond Harper claimed 3-27. Regal Masters responded with 128. Mahase Chunilall led with 54 while Eon Abel got 23 and Rudolph Baker 22 not out. Malone snared 3-27.
In the semi-finals, Regal beat Mike’s Wellman by 36 runs, while Savage got the better of Ariel Masters by 17 runs. Ariel rebounded to beat Mike’s in the third place play-off. The top three teams and Most Valuable Player, Ramo Malone received trophies.
The day’s activity was organised by the executives and members of the Ogle Community Centre to raise funds for the club.
Walker vs. Lowry
The Hornets’ guard has tortured Toronto in the past and will likely feel he has something to prove while going against an Eastern Conference all-star.
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It was unclear if the Raptors would have newly-acquired Serge Ibaka in the lineup. He and Terrence Ross will have to pass physicals with their new teams before the trade becomes official. . . . The Hornets have lost three in a row and had dropped to 10th in the East heading into Tuesday night. . . . Toronto was routed by the Hornets earlier this season in Charlotte, but has won the last three meetings between the teams at the Air Canada Centre. . . . Ex-Raptor Marco Belinelli averages 11 points per game for Charlotte.
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All-star break, then Feb. 24 vs. Boston, 8 p.m.
U.S. wholesalers restocked at a fast pace in August, while sales rose at a swift clip.
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Wholesale inventories increased a seasonally adjusted 0.9% in August from the prior month, the fastest pace since November 2016, when inventories rose 1.1%, the Commerce Department said Friday. Economists surveyed by The Wall Street Journal had expected a 1% increase.
Sales in August were up 1.7% from the revised July level. The ratio of inventories to sales fell to 1.28 in August from 1.32 a year earlier.
The Commerce Department said it couldn't "isolate the effect of Hurricane Harvey" on the August wholesale trade numbers, but that some companies experienced a drop in sales or an increase in inventories as a result of power outages and closures, while others reported decreased inventories due to storm damage.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) Dodgers right-hander Kenta Maeda left a start Tuesday night against the Philadelphia Phillies in the second inning with a right hip strain.
Maeda was twice visited by a Los Angeles trainer, including after he struck out Jake Arrieta for the second out of the second inning. Left-hander Scott Alexander then replaced Maeda and allowed a two-run single to Odubel Herrera that made it 3-0 Philadelphia.
Maeda allowed a home run to Nick Williams and a double to Jorge Alfaro before leaving.
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The Dodgers’ rotation has dealt with a number of injuries. Clayton Kershaw (left biceps tendonitis), Rich Hill (left middle finger blister) and Hyun-Jin Ryu (left groin strain) all are on the disabled list, with Kershaw expected to return Thursday
Phillies infielder Pedro Florimon also left Tuesday’s game after he fouled a ball off his right foot in the first inning.
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One lucky UK punter is now €140 million richer following Tuesday's Euromillions draw.
The person, who bought their ticket in the UK, picked the correct five number as well as the two lucky stars numbers.
The exact jackpot amount is €138,724,202.
There was no winner of the Plus top prize of €500,00.
However, 10 people won €5,000 in the Ireland Only Raffle Prize.
The winning Euromillions for the draw on Tuesday April 24 were: 20, 23, 28, 30, 44. The Lucky Stars were: 03, 07.
The numbers for the Plus were: 01, 02, 18, 29, 34.
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The Louisiana Senate has honored six soldiers who died in military service.
The ceremony was part of the Senate’s annual “Military Family Day,” which has honored 228 soldiers since 2005. The veterans commemorated Tuesday were members of the Navy, Army, Marines and National Guard.
Sen. Jonathan Perry, a Republican from Kaplan, read individual condolence resolutions for each soldier. Family members were invited to attend, and those families present were given a state flag.
Perry called the event the Senate’s “humble attempt to pay tribute to Louisiana’s fallen servicemen and women.”
The ceremony is followed with a balloon release on the steps of the Louisiana Capitol.
What isn't there to love about handsome Javier Bardem?! The Spanish actor got his start as a child actor back in 1974 on an episode of the Spanish-language TV comedy "El pícaro." From there, Javier -- who was born into a well-known family of actors that includes mother Pilar Bardem -- quickly rose through the ranks to become one of the most recognizable faces on the big screen. He also happens to be married to one of our favorite Spanish actresses, the lovely and talented Penelope Cruz. On March 1, 2018, Javier turns 49. In honor of his birthday -- and the release of his newest movie, "Thy Kingdom Come," which hits theaters on March 9 -- Wonderwall.com is ranking all of his best movie roles from good to greatest. Keep reading to see where Javier's most infamous characters, like Captain Salazar and Anton Chigurh, landed on our list...
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Smith will be the road starter against the Coyotes on Monday.
Smith has struggled since returning from injury. In four games he's posted a 3.85 GAA and an .867 save percentage. The 35-year-old also has to rebound quickly given that he started against Vegas on Sunday. One point in Smith's favor: Arizona has averaged a league-low 2.37 goals per game.
Jesse the Therapy Dog, also known as Santa Paws, made his annual Christmas visit to Beikirch Care Center to deliver presents and cards to all his friends there.
Dorothy Jones holds her gift, a stuffed dog which looks exactly like Jesse. During the year, residents at Beikirch enjoy seeing Jesse every week, when he visits with his Mommy, Dianne Hickerson.
Photo by Dianne Hickerson.
"My understanding is that there was a complaint made to the Orange County district attorney's office related to an alleged Brown Act violation," she wrote in her memo. "The city attorney's office received confirmation from the district attorney's office that they will not be pursuing the matter due to insufficient evidence related to the allegations made in the complaint. However, since I was directed by the City Council to manage the hiring of the executive search firm, and in the interest of transparency, I am recommending that the closed session item be canceled."
Brooks (ankle) rejoined the Eagles for practice Monday, Tim McManus of ESPN.com reports.
The Eagles had labeled Brooks as week-to-week with the ankle injury over the weekend, but his involvement in practice Monday portends well for his availability by the time the regular season arrives. However, Brooks will likely still be limited in drills for the time being and could miss additional preseason action after sitting out last week's exhibition opener.
Spasovski has been creating and selling greeting cards far more exciting than what you might find in the local drugstore. Her Etsy store bio reads, "Everything you wish you could say without adding 'JK,'" and Spasovski delivers cards that can put a smile--or blush--on anyone's face.
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Jeannette Bunner laughs at a joke made by Louie Reeves in Bunner's apartment at Brookdale Cedar Springs Senior Living in Decatur. Video at decaturdaily.com .
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Moscow Domodedovo International Airport has received approval to begin constructing a third passenger terminal, T3, which is scheduled to open in 2023.
The new T3 terminal, which is in the design phase, will be 235,475 sq. m and will be able to handle 20.5 million passengers per year. T3 will be built on the western part of the airport in accordance with the “under one roof” airport development concept.
Domodedovo is currently developing the T2 terminal, which is scheduled to be completed in 1Q 2018. The T2 terminal project will cost airport private investors RUB32 billion ($500 million) and is expected to nearly double Domodedovo’s existing terminal space, to 500,000 sq m.
When T2 construction is completed, the airport will be able to handle a combined passenger capacity of 55-58 million in the T1 and T2 terminals.
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The Handy Mart property at the southwest corner of 228th Street Southwest and 44th Ave West/Cedar Way was recently sold at auction for $585,000, according NextMLT.
Documents seem to indicate that the property may have been foreclosed on and the property had been listed for sale for over a year. The property last sold in 2005 for $650,000. The Handy Mart business was closed in 2015 due to unpaid tax bills.
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China’s Foreign Ministry spokeswoman, Hua Chunying, came out on the wires earlier today, commenting on the US-North Korea trade relationship at a regular press briefing.
Key Headlines via Reuters:
Issues of US trade and North Korea are not connected
There is no future in a trade war between China and the United States.
Essence of US-China trade is mutually beneficial and win win
A Kamloops man is in hospital after being stabbed on Sunday evening.
He was leaving the 7-11 on Seymour Street in the city's downtown when he was followed by a couple. The woman was on a BMX bike while her male companion was walking behind her.
The woman followed the man and told him that he owed her money and when he did not give her any money, she allegedly stabbed him in the back.
The victim was transported to the hospital and is being treated for non-life threatening injuries.
The woman is described as having blond, shoulder-length hair, but there is no description of the man she was with.
Police are asking for the public's help in identifying the couple and are asking businesses in the area if they have any surveillance footage.
The Sandestin Wine Festival is coming up next week , and while uncorking premier wines from around the world is amazing, we thought our readers might also like to find local wines to take home.
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Crews are responding to a two-alarm commercial fire in the area of Finch Avenue and Weston Road.
The fire started at an abandoned industrial facility near Rivalda Drive and Bradstock Road. Witnesses reported hearing explosions at the facility when the fire started, Toronto Fire said.
Toronto police said the roof of the building was engulfed in flames when crews arrived.
Heavy black smoke could be seen billowing from the scene for kilometres around, with many people sharing images of the rising smoke to social media.
No injuries have been reported so far.
Local roads have been closed around the scene as crews fight the fire.
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THE teams are in for the most crucial trading round of the year, with player prices to change for the first time after this week.
It is therefore your last chance to purchase in-form players before their prices skyrocket, and conversely, your final opportunity to offload underperformers before they leak cash.
Tom Sangster and Nick Campton have the good oil.
While there has been a lot of kerfuffle about plans by Labor to no longer allow refundable tax credit on dividends if it wins government, many people don't realise they are shareholders and missing out on dividend payments.
Health insurer NIB says it has is more than 9,000 shareholders who are missing out on $2.5 million in unclaimed dividends.
NIB has $2.5 million in dividends waiting to be claimed by shareholders Photo: Natalie Grono
About 75 per cent of those with unclaimed dividends live in NSW and the ACT.
NIB says the highest unclaimed monies amount is $14,600, with an average of about $275.
In what is believed to be a first for corporate Australia, NIB is set to transfer unclaimed dividends to its charitable organisation, NIB Foundation, which spports Austalian health and wellness charities.
Liverpool comedian Keith Chegwin has passed away aged 60.
The TV presenter born in Walton, passed away following a "long-term battle with a progressive lung condition", his family said.
In a statement, Chegwin's family said: "We are heartbroken to share the news that Keith Chegwin sadly passed away following a long-term battle with a progressive lung condition, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, which rapidly worsened towards the end of this year."
"Keith died peacefully at home shortly after midnight on the 11th of December. His wife Maria, his daughter Rose and his son Ted were by his side."
"We would like to take this opportunity to thank Severn Hospice for the kindness, support and care they have shown us all over the last few weeks."
"Keith was a loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend. We would respectfully ask to be left to mourn his passing in private."
A crash is seen on April 28, 2018. (Kurt Rempe/FOX5)
A crash is seen on April 28, 2018. (Kurt Rempe/FOX5)
A bicyclist was in critical condition after a crash in the east Las Vegas Valley on Saturday evening.
Las Vegas police responded about 5:29 p.m. to Indios Avenue and Mountain Vista Street, near Boulder Highway. A vehicle and person on a bicycle collided and police said the bicyclist was transported with critical injuries.
The intersection was closed while police investigated. No other information was available.
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The leaks just keep on coming for the OnePlus 5, and the latest seemingly confirms the return of a popular hardware feature. The folks at Android Central have obtained a new render which shows off not only the sleek curves, but also shows off the alert slider on the side of the OnePlus 5.
With all the various leaks and renders that have been appearing, there has been one question – whether the slider would make a return. It seems that is the case, and that the slider will feature some ridges in order to help users to easily switch between sound profiles on the go.
The render also shows off the sleek, rounded edges of the device, only making our mouths water even more. There’s not much else to go off of in this render, but it’s just another example of how the OnePlus 5 will be one of the most highly sought-after devices of 2017.
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The National Weather Service says 2016 was one of the wettest and warmest in Wichita's history.
The National Weather Service says 2016 was one of the wettest and warmest in Wichita’s history.
The Wichita Eagle reports (http://bit.ly/2iUf2VP) Wichita got 50.6 inches of rain last year, the second-most precipitation in the city since records began in 1888. The highest amount was in 2008, when 53.82 inches of rain fell.
The only other year on record that Wichita received at least 50 inches was 1951, when it had 50.48 inches of rain.
The city’s average temperature last year was 60.6 degrees, also the second-highest average yearly temp on record. The highest average temp was 61.4 in 2012. And 1954’s 60.1 was the only other time the average temperature was above 60.
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Information from: The Wichita (Kan.) Eagle, http://www.kansas.com.
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – Saturday night/Sunday morning is the beginning of daylight saving time. Remember to turn the clocks ahead one hour. Time changes at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 11th.
When you change your clock, you should also change the batteries in your smoke detector.
Fire departments also recommend checking every smoke detector to make sure they’re working, and to clean them every month with a vacuum cleaner.
NEW YORK (AP)  Baltimore linebacker Za'Darius Smith and Washington cornerback Bashaud Breeland have been fined $18,231 by the NFL for hits last weekend.
Smith was called for roughing the passer after hitting Pittsburgh's Ben Roethlisberger in the Ravens' loss to the Steelers.
Breeland made a horsecollar tackle of Kansas City running back Kareem Hunt in the third quarter of the Redskins' loss to the Chiefs last Monday night.
Oakland punter Marquette King was docked $9,115 by the league after he threw a football at a Denver Broncos player following a failed fake punt. He was penalized 15 yards for unsportsmanlike conduct.
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Jacksonville linebacker Paul Posluszny was fined $9,115 for taunting Jets linebacker Dylan Donahue after Donahue got hurt during a punt when he hit the Jaguars veteran.
Philadelphia's Vinny Curry and Indianapolis' Jonathan Hankins were also fined $9,115  both for unnecessary roughness.
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Crystal Palace striker Christian Benteke is reportedly offered a £40m move to the Chinese Super League.
Crystal Palace striker Christian Benteke has reportedly received an offer to move to the Chinese Super League this month.
The 26-year-old, who joined the Eagles from Liverpool over the summer, is wanted by Beijing Guoan in a £40m deal, according to The Sun.
The side are also prepared to boost his weekly wage from £100,000 to £165,000 - around £8.5m a year.
Beijing are in the market for a star name this month as they look to compete with Shanghai SIPG and Shanghai Shenhua, who have already completed big-money moves for Oscar and Carlos Tevez respectively.
Benteke has scored eight times in 17 appearances for Palace this season, including five in his last nine games.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Diane Lane and Greg Kinnear are joining "House of Cards" for the political thriller's final season.
Netflix said they'll play siblings in the show's sixth season, which resumed production Wednesday.
"House of Cards," Netflix's first original series, halted production last October amid sexual misconduct allegations against star Kevin Spacey.
Spacey was suspended from the show by producer Media Rights Capital after Netflix said it wouldn't continue with it if he remained. A representative for the actor said previously that he was seeking unspecified treatment.
Robin Wright, who co-starred as wife to Spacey's Francis Underwood, will be the focus of the final season. A debut date has yet to be announced.
Further details on the new characters played by Lane and Kinnear weren't available.
NEW YORK — Many small business owners are open to hiring or want to recruit employees who have disabilities.
Sometimes it’s because they want to expand the opportunities for people who have talent and skills but can’t find jobs.
The unemployment rate for people with disabilities who want to be hired is 8 per cent, more than twice the national average.
Miles Thornback got hired three years ago at the RE/MAX Prestige real estate agency in Costa Mesa, California. The owners heard that Thornback, who has cerebral palsy, had spent six years applying for jobs at hundreds of companies and finding nothing but negative mindsets.
Business owners do need to make reasonable accommodations if employees need help balancing their work and their personal or medical needs.
Hernandez started in center field and went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in an 8-3 win over Pittsburgh on Tuesday.
Yasiel Puig got a routine day off, causing an outfield shuffle that allowed Hernandez to start in center field against a right-handed starter. The 26-year-old rewarded manager Dave Roberts' decision with his 15th homer of the season. The super-utility man has really come into his own as a power hitter this season, putting more balls in the air (51.9 fly ball percentage) and posting a career-best .256 isolated power mark. A poor batting average (.237) and inconsistent playing time is what holds back Hernandez's mixed-league value, as he is usually situated on the bench against righties when all of the Dodgers' starters are healthy and well-rested.
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Valmont Industries, Inc. is scheduled to post its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, April 19th. Analysts expect Valmont Industries to post earnings of $1.64 per share for the quarter.
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LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - The University of Louisville has placed two men's basketball coaches on paid administrative leave.
The leave for associate head men's basketball coach Kenny Johnson and assistant men’s basketball coach Jordan Fair was effective immediately.
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"We are in the process of executing our due diligence as it relates to an ongoing investigation and feel that this an appropriate step at this time," said Vince Tyra, the Acting Director of Athletics. "Our university will continue to fully cooperate with federal authorities in their investigation."
Men's head basketball coach Rick Pitino and Director of Athletics Rick Pitino were placed on administrative leave September 27 by Dr. Gregory Postel, the University's interim president.
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SALT LAKE CITY – The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) stated that a crash had occurred Monday afternoon on westbound I-80 near 3200 W.
According to a tweet made by UDOT at 2:35 p.m. Monday, the accident occurred on the right shoulder of the interstate:
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WB I-80 at MP 117 (3200 W) Salt Lake Co.
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Details regarding the nature of the accident were unknown at the time of this report.
Fox 13 has a crew on the way to the scene. Details will be posted as they are made available.
Mating success follows duet dancing in the Java sparrow Phys.org - 9 hours ago Java sparrows are more likely to mate after dancing together, according to a study from Hokkaido University, contradictory to the belief that songs are the primary sexual signal.
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Ask any NFL scout and they’ll tell you that the University of Utah is a breeding ground for future NFL defensive backs. It’s because they look for a certain skill-set and target guys that have a ph...
CAREY — Big Red Deluxe band will perform from 7-11 p.m. Saturday in the beer garden at Our Lady of Consolation Festival.
The one-day annual event will be held at the school, 401 Clay St., Carey. It will feature a variety of entertainment, games and food available beginning at 4 p.m. Proceeds benefit the school.
There will be a $5 cover charge for the Big Red Deluxe performance.
The schedule includes:
• 4-7 p.m.: Judy Hall Memorial Car Show, register from 2-4 p.m.
• 4-7:30 p.m.: Rosary Altar Society chicken dinners available
• 5:30-6:30 p.m.: Last Minute band.
• 5:30 p.m.: Becky’s School of Dance performance
• 6:30 p.m.: Carey Competition Cheerleaders’ performance
• 7-11 p.m.: Teen dance, with music by Music Men DJ service
• 8:30 p.m.: Auction with Ed Wentling
• 10 p.m.: Grand prize drawing.
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Volstad (0-1) was stuck with the loss Tuesday against the Mariners. He allowed one run on three hits while striking out three over 4.1 innings.
Volstad was thrust into a starting role Tuesday after making his first four appearances in relief this season, including a three-inning outing just three days ago. The 31-year-old was generally effective in Tuesday's loss but was lifted from the contest after throwing 66 pitches. He could be called upon for another start Sunday against the Royals.
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) — A Massachusetts police department is investigating a Facebook comment by an officer who wrote "Hahahaha love this" in response to a story about a car crashing into counter-protesters at a white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, killing one person and injuring at least 19 others.
Springfield Police Commissioner John Barbieri says he received a complaint about the comment Sunday and opened an internal investigation.
Officer Conrad Lariviere wrote in response to the violence: "Hahahaha love this, maybe people shouldn't block road ways."
In a Facebook interview with Masslive.com, Lariviere says he's a "good man who made a stupid comment."
Democratic Mayor Domenic Sarno says: "There is no place for this in our society, let alone from a Springfield Police Officer."
An Ohio man is charged with second-degree murder and other counts over the crash.
TROY, Ala. (AP) — Wesley Person scored 18 points, Jordon Varnado had 17 and Troy defeated rival South Alabama 80-63 on Saturday for the Trojans’ first season sweep of the Jaguars since 2009-10.
Varnado added eight rebounds, four assists and three blocks while Person made four 3-pointers. Alex Hicks scored 14 points, B.J. Miller 13 and Kevin Baker had 11 points and 10 rebounds off the bench for his first career double. The Trojans (10-13, 4-6 Sun Belt) made 10 3-pointers.
Trhae Mitchell and Josh Ajayi scored 17 points apiece for South Alabama (11-12, 4-6) with Rodrick Sikes adding 12.
A 9-0 run with seven points from Miller late in the first half gave the Trojans the lead for good. Leading 61-53 with 8:35 remaining in the game, Troy used a 13-2 run to put the game away.
NEW YORK (AP) — Roseanne Barr is partly blaming Ambien for the tweet that led to her show’s cancellation, but the maker of the insomnia drug quickly retorted that “racism is not a known side effect.”
People of all races, religions and nationalities work at Sanofi every day to improve the lives of people around the world. While all pharmaceutical treatments have side effects, racism is not a known side effect of any Sanofi medication. — Sanofi US (@SanofiUS) May 30, 2018
Hours after ABC axed her show for her offensive tweet about former Obama adviser Valerie Jarrett — and quickly breaking a promise to stay off Twitter — the comedian was back on the social media platform.
She urged people not to defend her and said of her Jarrett tweet that she was “ambien tweeting” at 2 a.m.
That led to the response on Twitter by the drug maker Sanofi.
Sun invasion: Lawyer gives EFCC 7-day ultimatum to apologize, seeks N1b compensation
An Akure-based lawyer and right activists, Morakinyo Ogele, has issued a seven day ultimatum to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to tender a public apology to the management of the Sun Newspaper for invading its premises. Barrister Ogele said the anti graft agency should also be prepared to compensate the media Organisation with […]
Sun invasion: Lawyer gives EFCC 7-day ultimatum to apologize, seeks N1b compensation
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NEW YORK (AP) - Some men see a simple strategy for stemming sexual misconduct at work: Just avoid one-on-one interactions with women.
The idea has gained new currency after an avalanche of allegations against influential men in entertainment, media and politics this fall.
But some women, and men, worry that the same climate that's emboldening women to speak up about misconduct could backfire by making some men wary of female colleagues.
Facebook chief operating officer Sheryl Sandberg recently wrote that she hoped the outcry over misconduct doesn't "have the unintended consequence of holding women back."
To be sure, plenty of people limit contact with the opposite sex. Vice President Mike Pence has long said he doesn't have one-on-one meals with any woman except his wife, as part of prioritizing his marriage.
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HAGERSTOWN — Maryland fishery managers say they're looking for a geological explanation for a historic drop in the flow rate of a spring that feeds the state's largest trout hatchery. The Department of Natural Resources said in a statement Tuesday it's using a seismometer to determine if underground activity is affecting the spring at the Albert ...
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Youngsters have been busy at Peterborough Cathedral this week as two great workshops were set up for half term.
The interactive Cosmos exhibition (until June 3) offered children a chance to learn about the mind and body and the world around them.
Meanwhile the Time Explorers (until June 1) allows young visitors to experience Norman Peterborough through family craft activities
If Jon Jones is ready, Dana White has a fight for him. The UFC president told ESPN.com that the currently exiled former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion has been offered a title shot against current UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Daniel Cormier at UFC 214 on July 29th. This, of course, is the much-anticipated, on-again-off-again rematch between the two hated rivals. Jones won the first fight way back at UFC 182 in January 2015.
Jones’s current USADA suspension ends the starting of July, so he’ll be cleared to fight by UFC 214. However, if he feels like he is needs a “tune up” fight before challenging for the belt again, the title shot will go to Jimi Manuwa instead, probably at UFC 213 on July 8th.
“Cormier is available to fight on July 8, but that time frame doesn’t work for Jon Jones,” White told ESPN. “Cormier already told me he’s willing to fight either Jones or Manuwa.”
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Party hard on humpday with a showcasing of musical artists from Toronto and beyond and try to keep it together for work the next morning.
With this year’s Shootout expected to be bigger and better than previous years, safety is the top priority for participants and spectators. One change for participants to be aware of will be the no-wake zone around the event being extended from near the 31-milemark down to around the 24. Captain Matt Walz says the extended no-wake zone will be enforced between the hours of 2:00-5:30 on Saturday only…
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The extended no-wake zone for the Saturday of Shootout racing, on the 26th of this month, will not affect coves along that stretch.
LONDON (AP) — The bongs will soon be gone. Big Ben — the huge clock bell of Britain’s Parliament — will fall silent next week as a four-year restoration project gets underway. The bongs of the iconic bell will be…
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President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived Paris, France where he is to attend the One Planet Summit alongside over 50 world leaders.
He arrived on Monday evening after his departure from the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano earlier in the day.
President Buhari was accompanied by the governors of Adamawa, Kano and Ondo States, as well as the Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Environment.
He is expected to return to Abuja on Thursday.
A Greenville County woman said on Saturday night, she saw something she didn't expect - a large pack of coyotes.
Linda Mason said around 11:15 p.m. she saw at least 10 coyotes running across Boiling Springs Road. The animals were exiting Carriage Park neighborhood and moving towards the Thornblade area when her headlights were shining on them.
"I was in awe," she said. "It was unbelievable I saw them."
Department of Natural Resources biologist Jay Butfiloski said it is not surprising a coyote pack was spotted in the Eastside because they have been previously documented in the area. But he did say the number of coyotes Mason says she saw is surprising.
He believes the coyotes she saw may have been related.
"It wouldn't surprise me that they're anywhere in Greenville," Butfiloski said.
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BAE Systems’ huge deal to supply nine Type 46 submarine hunting frigates to the Australian Royal Navy has provided some much needed economic good news for UK industry.
The £20bn tender – thought to be the world’s largest naval defence contract in over a decade – saw BAE beat off bids from Spanish and Italian rivals and represents the first time since the 1970s that a British frigate design has been exported.
However, whilst the deal has been widely hailed as a major win for the UK defence industry, the fact that the new ships will actually be built in Australia has led some to question whether it really represents a good deal for UK industry.
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SEATTLE, Washington — An Uber driver who was demanding money before returning a woman’s purse quickly changed his mind Sunday after a Seattle officer sent him a text and a selfie, police said.
The woman contacted officer Eric Michl on Capitol Hill around 2 a.m. saying she’d left her purse, wallet, and ID in the Uber.
She was distraught because she was scheduled to fly home later that day, and worried she wouldn’t be able to without her identification, according to KCPQ. She said she had called the driver and offered to pay his fare if he brought her things back, but he refused and demanded more money.
Michl called the driver and left a voicemail. Then, he sent a text telling the driver he could be arrested and his car could be impounded if he didn’t return the woman’s purse.
To prove he was a police officer, Michl also sent a selfie.
The driver quickly brought the woman’s purse back, saying he’d been busy taking other fares.
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LOS ANGELES (AP)  Weezer has released a cover of Toto's "Africa" after a teenage fan pressed the group for months on social media to record the song.
The teen, known as @weezerafrica, jokingly started lobbying the 1990s band on Twitter in December. The campaign gained followers.
Weezer released a cover of Toto's "Rosanna" on May 24. But the teen was not satisfied. The group rolled out "Africa" on Tuesday.
In a statement, Weezer drummer Pat Wilson called it "victory over culture." He said "The Weez inhabits the boundaries between multiple dimensions."
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Toto guitarist Steve Lukather tweeted he was flattered with the "Rosanna" cover.
The teen has not immediately responded to a request for comment.
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Eight state Assembly Republicans have declined to say whether they would support a gas tax increase to deal with a shortfall in the state’s transportation budget.
Speaker Robin Vos of Racine has floated the possibility, but Gov. Scott Walker has said this is not the time to raise gas taxes.
Eight Assembly Republicans were asked at a Tuesday news conference on rural issues to raise their hands if they support raising gas taxes. None of them did.
Rep. Romaine Quinn says the $500 million of additional borrowing in Walker’s budget proposal to pay for transportation projects was too much but declined to share an alternative when questioned further.
The representatives were Quinn, Ed Brooks, James Edming, Joel Kitchens, Bob Kulp, John Spiros, Rob Swearingen and Ron Tusler.
At Dexter, Kayli Cunningham and Megan Peach each tallied 14 points to lead the fifth-ranked Tigers to the win.
Abby Webber added 11 points for Dexter.
Anna Sewell No. 12 Schenck of East Millinocket with 9 points.
Schenck: Sewall 4-0-9, Noddin 3-1-7, Gallant 2-1-5, Falone 1-1-3, Osborne 2-0-4, Russell, Cote, Perreault, York
Dexter: Cunningham 7-0-14, Peach 5-2-12, A. Webber 4-0-11, Deering 2-0-4, K. Webber 1-0-2, Batron 1-0-2, Reynolds, Pratt, Herrick, Cummings, Lewis, Paige
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Iranian culture minister Abbas Salehi said giving more leeway to foreign media and their coverage of issues and events can help nations have more interaction with the world.
“The more support and attention for foreign media, the better interaction with the world,” Salehi said on May 30, according to Trend correspondent in Tehran.
This can help bring up an opportunity for a better interaction with the world, he added.
Salehi further called for the facilitation of various foreign media outlets’ activities in Iran.
More needs to be done with respect to this, he said.
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Fed’s Yellen says Recent Lower Readings on Inflation Driven Significantly by What Appear to be One-Off Reductions in Prices
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A hedge fund that told investors it couldn't lose money is under SEC investigation, according to a Bloomberg News report.
Statim Holdings, a small Atlanta-based hedge fund firm, had previously been investigated by Georgia regulators starting in 2015.
Last summer, Bloomberg reported that Statim's investors weren't sure how the firm made its money – despite the firm reporting strong annual returns.
Statim and the firm's founder, Joseph Meyer, have not been accused of misconduct, and as is usual for SEC investigations, an inquiry doesn't necessarily mean charges will be brought, Bloomberg reported.
A lawyer representing the firm and Meyer referred Business Insider to statements he made in the Bloomberg report, where he said his clients hadn't done anything wrong.
The SEC declined a request to comment from Business Insider.
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FILE - At left, in a Feb. 5, 2017, file photo, Missouri forward Bri Porter 4) attempts an uncontested shot during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Mississippi State in Starkville, Miss. At right, in a March 19, 2017, file photo, Missouri forward Cierra Porter goes up for a shot during the first half of a second-round game of the NCAA women's college basketball tournament against Florida State in Tallahassee, Fla. With 11 pairs of sisters and a mother-daughter combo, the women's NCAA Tournament has definitely been a family affair.
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Wednesday afternoon, the Marlins and Athletics are wrapping up their three-game series at Marlins Park (GameTracker). There was some neat little history made in that game.
In the fifth inning, the great Ichiro Suzuki beat out an infield single to become the all-time interleague hit king. Here is the record breaking hit:
It's fitting Ichiro set the record with an infield single. Since breaking into MLB in 2001, Suzuki has far and away the most infield hits in baseball. He has 545 infield hits in those years. Derek Jeter is second with 294.
Here is the all-time interleague hit leaderboard:
Ichiro, of course, has more professional hits than anyone in history,. Wednesday's infield single was his 4,326th career base hit between MLB and Japan. Last year Ichiro recorded his 3,000th MLB hit overall.
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Spanish police briefly arrested British human rights activist Bill Browder on Wednesday, on Russian charges of "fraud" filed via Interpol, the international police agency. The attack was the sixth time Russia had used Interpol against Browder, who campaigns for Russia sanctions. Interpol dismissed the other ones on grounds they were politically motivated. "Worrying that autocratic Russia can get democratic Spain to go after someone," liberal MEP Guy Verhofstadt said.
SOUTH HACKENSACK, N.J. – Guess how long it took South Hackensack police to pull over 20 drivers and give them each tickets for not stopping for pedestrians in crosswalks?
Try an hour.
“The past two years, the township has had 10 pedestrians struck by motor vehicles,” Capt. Robert Kaiser said Friday. “We’ve also been receiving complaints about vehicles failing to stop for pedestrians in crosswalks."
So on Thursday police in plain clothes stepped into crosswalks over and again. There were no injuries -- just some mild writer's cramp.
In case you were wondering: Conviction is 2 points and a $230 fine.
Then there’s the possibility of an auto insurance boost – in some cases of up to 10% for three years, depending on your record.
South Hackensack police are ready to do it again, Kaiser said, “as long as the violations continue.”
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The 2018 CGA- JRS League concluded this past Saturday with their Grand Tournament. Tournament Champions were the team of Trevor Cole, Analeah Ybarra, Connor Byerly and Townsend Porras. 2nd Place team Erich Byerly, Makayla Chavez, Brooks Wright and Gabriel Granados. 3rd Place team Jacob Marquez, Analisa De Los Santos, Andrew Smith and Kaidan Granados. Also participating Brycen Cervantes, Alisa Ortega, Kian Mulkey, Jayden Green, Brayden Cervantes, Jocelyn Young, Aralius Diaz, Aiden De Los Santos, Jason Ortega, Ryleigh Moore, Mason Ornelas and Kalan Henigan. Tournament Closest to Pin went to Erich Byerly. Longest Drive Champions were Trevor Cole, Andrew Smith and Jayden Green. A special thanks to Gaurdian Energy Services, Chicano Golf Association and Comanche Trail Golf Course.
A nearly century old mahogany tree will remain standing, following the withdrawal of a removal application by city officials at Tuesday’s Tree Commission meeting.
“We understand that the problem still exists, we understand that the clearance will never be what it should be (but) with proper signage, hopefully we can eliminate it being a danger any longer,” Assis...
Souza went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run, two walks and a stolen base in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Indians.
Souza was a one-man wrecking crew, but with the rest of the offense largely being stymied by Corey Kluber and two relievers, his contributions ultimately weren't enough. The slugging outfielder has blasted a trio of bombs thus far in August but struggled otherwise, hitting just .176 and already striking out 15 times over 40 plate appearances.
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - A man diagnosed with schizophrenia who says he was forcibly injected by a health worker in the back of a car is suing Newfoundland's largest health authority. He said two Eastern Health workers arrived at his St. John's home, asking if he wanted his monthly shot.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — The Asian Football Confederation has banned 15 current or former players for life for match-fixing.
They are among 22 people from Laos and Cambodia issued with life bans by the AFC disciplinary committee for manipulating matches involving Laos national teams and club side Lao Toyota. The banned players represented Laos or Lao Toyota.
The AFC says its match-fixing investigation is ongoing so "specific details including the relevant matches will not be disclosed." The regional governing body wants FIFA to extend the bans globally.
Stephanie Eddins (Gibbons), a Class of 1996 Nocona High School graduate, died in a tragic accident on the evening of June 5 in Jasper County.
Eddins, 39, drowned despite the efforts of her husband, Justin, who is a well-known Texas Parks and Wildlife Department game warden.
Justin Eddins tried to save Stephanie’s life after she fell into the Angelina River behind her home before 5 p.m. The home is located on a county road in Bean, in northwest Jasper County.
According to Jasper County Sheriff Mitchell Newman, and relayed to KFDM Channel 6, Stephanie Eddins was mowing with a zero-turn rider.
Justin Eddins left for a few minutes, and when he returned he couldn’t find his wife. Newman reported Eddins’ wife was underneath the mower capsized in the lake.
Stephanie Eddins grew up in Nocona, and graduated from Midwestern State. She was a teacher at both Brookeland and Colmesneil ISDs. Read more in the June 14 Bowie News.
Stephanie Eddins (Gibbons). (Photo courtesy Shultz Funeral Home, Jasper)
CLAY COUNTY, Ind. (WTHI) - A major water main break created problems in Clay County on Friday.
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The Brazil Police Department alerted people about the situation Friday afternoon.
An 18-inch main line burst near the Knightsville flashing lights.
That is just east to Brazil.
Water covered all lanes of US 40.
People in the Brazil area lost water for several hours.
A similar situation happened in late November.
Late Friday night, we talked to Brazil's mayor.
He says there is a boil order in effect for Brazil, Carbon, Center Point, Harmony, and Knightsville.
It is in effect until further notice.
BERLIN May 2 The ultra-loose monetary policy environment raises new risks for the world economy, which is still feeling the effects of the 2008 financial crisis, German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble said on Tuesday, urging a timely exit strategy.
Speaking at a G20 sponsored business conference in the German capital, Schaeuble rejected accusations that Germany was manipulating the euro to boost exports and rejected any form of protectionism as damaging to the world economy.
"If we have learnt anything from the past, it is that nationalism and protectionism are never the right answer," he said. "We have to make our economies more robust. I am confused by those who say that Germany is unfairly manipulating monetary policy."
Schaeuble warned that failure to shield the world economy from future financial shocks could spell turbulence. (Reporting by Joseph Nasr and Paul Carrel)
DALE, Okla. (AP) – Authorities say they’ve captured three of the four inmates who escaped from the Lincoln County jail earlier this week.
The Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office says inmates Jeremy Tyson Irvin and Trey Glenn Goodnight were caught early Wednesday near Dale, which is about 25 miles south of the jail from which they escaped early Monday.
Authorities say Irvin and Goodnight surrendered peacefully at about 2 a.m. Wednesday. An Oklahoma Highway Patrol spokeswoman tells The Oklahoman that a third inmate, Sonny Baker, was captured Wednesday near Carney, about 10 miles northwest of Chandler.
A four inmate, Brian Moody, remains missing. Court records show that Irvin is charged with first-degree murder and the others are accused of property crimes.
Authorities say the four inmates escaped by crawling through the jail’s ventilation system.
Workers end strike at CNR's Ivory Coast oil and gas fields -union
ABIDJAN, Feb 15 Workers at Canadian Natural Resources' (CNR) Baobab and Espoir oil and gas fields in Ivory Coast on Wednesday ended a strike over employment conditions launched last week, the head of their union said.
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Atletico Madrid are in no rush to sign Diego Costa from Chelsea and could look to complete the deal after the transfer window has officially closed.
Costa has made clear to Chelsea that he only wants to join Atletico Madrid and the striker has no concerns over the fact the Spanish giants cannot register new players until 1st January due to a transfer ban.
As such, Atletico Madrid are in no rush to reach an agreement with Chelsea and could do the deal after the window closes, according to El Larguero.
It is claimed that at present Chelsea want €65m for Costa, while Atletico Madrid are only prepared to pay €38m.
The Spanish side view reaching an agreement before the window closes as tough and as such are in no rush to do so.
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Banks Township Supervisor Charles Schalles said Monday that 10 percent of the material collected in recycling dumpsters in 2016 was worthless.
The worst part: the township had to pay to dispose of all the worthless mess.
Solomon Container of Wilkes-Barre, Schalles said, reported 61 tons were collected in the dumpsters in 2016.
The recycling tonnage will be submitted for an Act 101 Pennsylvania recycling grant, Schalles said.
“But 6.71 tons of it was junk — air conditioners, TVs, tires, vacuum cleaners, non-recylables,” Schalles said.
“We got credit for 54.29 tons. That’s about a ton a week. When we file for the Act 101 grant, we will get about $275.”
Because of the trash being left in the dumpsters — and on the ground near them often — the supervisors decided last month to end the program when the contract with Solomon ends April 12, Schalles said.
“This past week, it was worse than before,” Supervisor Joe Clark said of the mess around the dumpsters.
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Valentine's Day 2017 has come and gone, but the gifts are still here.
Some flowers hit it out of the ballpark, while others fell flat and droopy.
And while many said it was the thought that counted to their loved ones, they took to Twitter to complain to one mail order flower company about no deliveries, unbloomed flowers and ones that seem to be destined for a quick trip to the garbage pail.
RIYADH (Reuters) - Two assailants stabbed to death a traffic policeman in the western Saudi Arabian city of Taif and then exchanged gunfire with security forces at a nearby National Guard facility, a local newspaper reported on Thursday.
The attackers stole the policeman's vehicle and service weapon before entering the military site, according to online news site Sabq, which is seen as close to the authorities. One attacker was wounded and detained while the other one fled, the report said.
Sabq reported additional injuries among the security forces without providing details.
The Interior Ministry did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Taif is perched in the mountains just east of Mecca, the holiest site in Islam.
(Reporting by Stephen Kalin; Editing by Leslie Adler)
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Wall Street brokerages expect VCA Inc to report sales of $672.38 million for the current quarter, Zacks reports. Five analysts have made estimates for VCA's earnings, with estimates ranging from $642.2 million to $695.4 million.
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London police have charged four people with first degree murder in connection to Monday's stabbing death of Raymond Beaver.
Police responded to a disturbance at a residence on Lansdowne Avenue on Monday at about 11:40 p.m.
Officers say they found a man who had been stabbed and a second adult male who had sustained non-life threatening injuries as a result of being assaulted.
Following an investigation police indentified seven suspects and by late Wednesday all seven were in custody.
On Friday, police announced that Daniel Cavanagh, 32, Melissa George, 34, Nicholas George, 18, and Peter Townsend, 20, all from London, have been charged with first degree murder.
The four were orginally charged with break and enter and assault with a weapon.
Another suspect, Lisa Sager, 38, is also charged with break and enter and assault with a weapon as well, two male youths are charged with break and enter.
The investigation continues.
The Perry County Sheriff's Department is investigating a missing person's case.
Perry County Sheriff Mitch Nobles said a missing persons report was received on August 12 for Donald Lynn Alford, 58.
Alford was last seen on Sunday, August 6, at a residence on Walls Creek Road in Dixie Community located in Forest County, according to Nobles.
The report states that Alford was visiting his ex wife at the residence. She stated that Alford was driving his Suburban at the time.
Alford is five foot eleven inches tall, weighs 220 lbs, has gray hair, and was last seen driving a 2001 Chevrolet beige Suburban with the license plate number PEL 498.
His family has stated that he has a liver disorder, and needs medication everyday for his symptoms.
Anyone with information can contact The Perry County Sheriff's Department at 601-964-8461.
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The Police Command in Benue has confirmed the killing of 16 people, including two Catholic priests, in fresh attacks on Mbalon community in Gwer Local Government Area.
Mr Owoseni Fatai, its commissioner, told newsmen on Tuesday in Makurdi that unknown gunmen, suspected to be herdsmen, opened fire on Catholic worshipers during morning Mass on Tuesday.
“The worshipers were attacked around 5 a.m. during morning Mass.
“Other victims were killed during a burial ceremony later in the day,” he said.
Fatai, who described the attacks as “unfortunate”, vowed to fish out the perpetrators and bring them to justice.
He said that preliminary investigation had revealed that the herdsmen had stayed around the area for sometime before carrying out the attacks.
The commissioner said that more Police personnel had been deployed to the area to forestall further attacks.
Plans to build 150 new homes in Hatton Park were due to be heard tonight (Tuesday) but have been withdrawn.
Taylor Wimpey, who have submitted the application, want to build 150 homes on land to the north of Birmingham Road.
The plans were due to go before Warwick District Council’s planning committee tonight.
This is the second time that the plans have been withdrawn from a planning committee meeting agenda. The plans were also set to go before the planning committee on March 27 but they were removed from the agenda at the request of the developer.
It has been recommended by planning officers that councillors approve the plans.
On the planning portal the plans received 58 letters of objection.
The site has been identified for housing development in the Warwick District Local Plan, which was formally adopted in September 2017.
To view the plans search W/17/2415 on the planning portal.
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× Compost company Cedar Grove happy with win in odor lawsuit
MARYSVILLE, Wash. (AP) _ A compost company says it’s relieved to have won a lawsuit over odors that might have emanated from its plant in Everett.
The Daily Herald reports (https://goo.gl/pcRHVK ) that a Snohomish County jury ruled earlier this month in favor of Cedar Grove Composting in a case brought by James Moffat, a Marysville resident who was among 350 plaintiffs in four lawsuits filed against thecompany in King and Snohomish counties.
Attorneys agreed to try Moffat’s case first, to get a sense of how the other cases could play out, but the outcome does not directly affect the other cases.
Cedar Grove says it tries to control any odors from its plants. The company argued residents couldn’t prove the odors came from its plants. The area is also home to a topsoil company, two municipal wastewater treatment plants and the Snohomish River estuary.
The Bill Evans Trio Plays With Spontaneity And Grace On 'Another Time' In 1968, jazz pianist Bill Evans led a trio with Jack DeJohnette and Eddie Gomez. They spent five weeks in Europe; a newly unearthed concert recording catches them live in a Dutch radio studio.
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Convicted Ex-SAC Manager Asks Full 2nd Circ. For Rehearing
Former SAC Capital insider trader Mathew Martoma urged the full Second Circuit on Friday to rehear his appeal after a split appeals court panel upheld his conviction for insider trading, arguing that the panel overruled its own precedent and replaced ...read more
The Jets are getting a second opinion on Middleton's (pectoral) injury, but he is still expected to miss an extended period of time.
Middleton tore his pectoral muscle, so regardless of the second opinion he is still in line for a lengthy absence. He was serving primarily as a depth corner and special team's player prior to sustaining the injury.
The late singer was to have filmed new scenes for the TV series, but instead appears in archive footage in a dream sequence
David Lynch has paid tribute to David Bowie in his drama series Twin Peaks, dedicating the most recent episode to the late singer.
The Film Stage 📽 (@TheFilmStage) David Lynch dedicates Part 14 of #TwinPeaks to David Bowie. pic.twitter.com/cIPxwpCV33
Bowie briefly appeared in Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me, the 1992 film prequel to the cult TV series, as the dapper-suited, mentally fraught FBI agent Phillip Jeffries. According to Harry Goaz, who plays Andy Brennan, Bowie was due to appear in the current series of the show, but didn’t film his scenes before his death. Lynch nevertheless included him in the latest episode, using Fire Walk With Me footage in a dream sequence.
The appearance puts Bowie in the company of numerous other musical guest stars in the current series, including Moby, Nine Inch Nails, Sky Ferreira and Hudson Mohawke.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - STARAMBA SE:
* DGAP-NEWS: STARAMBA SE: SUCCESSFUL PRE-SALE OF ITS OWN CRYPTOCURRENCY ROYALTY EXPECTED - CEO CHRISTIAN DAUDERT TO CONCENTRATE FULLY ON STARAMBA SE IN FUTURE
* 11 CHAMPIONS AG CONTINUES TO HOLD 24 % OF STARAMBA SE
* MR. DAUDERT WILL STEP DOWN FROM HIS POSITION AS CHAIRMAN OF MANAGEMENT BOARD OF 11 CHAMPIONS AG
* MR. DAUDERT WILL REDUCE HIS STAKE IN INVESTMENT COMPANY Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
Counting of votes for the by-polls to the Chengannur Assembly seat in Kerala was underway on Thursday (May 31) with CPI-M candidate Saji Cherian taking an early lead with over 1,500 ballots.
Election experts predicted that the signs were positive for Cherian as compared to the 2016 Assembly polls when the Communist Party of India-Marxist candidate had a lead of only 400 votes.
"The signs are good and victory is becoming clear because I have led in all the 14 booths which include strongholds of the Congress-led UDF," said Cherian.
Congress candidate D. Vijayakumar is the second position followed by the BJP's P.S.Sreedharan Pillai.
The by-polls for the Chengannur Assembly seat was necessitated following the death of CPI-M legislator K.K. Ramachandran Nair in January.
Voting for the seat took place on Monday.
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The RSU 9 school board meeting set for Dec. 12 has been cancelled. Another date has not been announced yet.
The Flagstaff RSU school board meeting set for Dec. 12 has been postponed until Dec. 19 at 5:30 p.m. at the Stratton School.
An open house for retiring Franklin Savings Bank president Peter Judkins has been postponed until Dec. 19 from 5 to 7 p.m. at FSB's main office.
Western Maine Transportation has cancelled the inaugural run of its second Tuesday bus to Rangeley, due to all riders cancelling their trips. The next (and now first) Rangeley bus run will take place on Jan. 9.
WINNIPEG - Police are searching for a suspect who threw a large piece of concrete at a Winnipeg transit driver and hit him in the head.
The driver was not badly hurt.
Police say a man got on the bus at the St. Vital Shopping Centre last month, refused to pay and argued with the driver before getting off downtown.
A short time later, the driver stopped to pick up people waiting at a different bus stop and saw the same man.
Officers say that's when the suspect threw the concrete before he fled on foot.
Winnipeg bus driver Irvine Jubal Fraser died in February after being stabbed multiple times by a passenger.
The bus had reached the end of the line late at night and Fraser was trying to remove the man, who had been sleeping at the back of the bus.
In June 2002, Robert Stanley was killed when two teens dropped a boulder the size of a basketball from a bridge over Edmonton's Whitemud Freeway. The rock crashed through Stanley's school bus windshield and struck him in the chest.
(CTV Winnipeg, The Canadian Press)
The New England Patriots are fully healthy heading into Super Bowl LII while playing against the Philadelphia Eagles.
The Patriots removed Rob Gronkowski, Deatrich Wise, Malcolm Butler, and Brandon King from the injury list. This leaves a completely empty injury report for the Patriots and a fully healthy team.
This is a huge positive for the Patriots because Gronkowski, Wise, and Butler are all huge impact players that can dramatically affect the game. The Eagles are in the same situation although, and they no longer have any players on the injury list.
This much anticipated Super Bowl matchup will hold much more excitement now that both teams are at full strength.
The relocation of the Rochester Art Center 13 years ago to a new $8 million home overlooking the South Fork Zumbro River seemed to signal a fresh start, with its staff busily curating a reputation that registered far beyond city boundaries. But recent financial troubles, compounded by staff turmoil over the past 18 months, have put the future of the once-promising institution in doubt, setting off alarms in the local arts community and calling into question the management of the publicly supported organization.
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WHITEHORSE — A taxi driver in Whitehorse has been charged with sexual assault and kidnapping over two alleged incidents.
RCMP say both alleged assaults took place on Sept. 29 when the women had separate trips in a taxi.
Police say the first report came from a 30-year-old woman who claimed she was sexually assaulted in a taxi, while a 19-year-old woman said she was driven to a rest stop and sexually assaulted.
Both women said they were approached by the driver who called himself “Jazz” and were offered a ride even though they told him they didn’t have the money for a trip.
RCMP say 25-year-old Jaspal Singh Tamber was arrested on Oct. 3 and remains in custody.
Police are asking any other potential victims or witnesses to come contact them.
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Loveland recorded the highest hotel occupancy rate among cities in Northern Colorado or the Boulder Valley during February. That’s according to the latest Rocky Mountain Lodging Report, released Saturday by the Colorado Hotel and Lodging Association.
The association’s monthly report revealed occupancy rates for February of 70 percent in Loveland, 65.3 percent in Greeley, 59.2 percent along the U.S. Highway 36 corridor, 58.3 percent in Longmont, 56.9 percent in Boulder, 55.4 percent in Fort Collins, and 29.5 percent in Estes Park.
RELATED: Median home prices climb in Fort Collins, Greeley/Evans markets
In February, the average daily room rate in Estes Park was $143.32, Boulder $145.40, the U.S. 36 corridor $118.28, Longmont $110.53, Fort Collins $103.08, Loveland $115.19 and Greeley $94.90.
Statewide, the occupancy rate in February was 63 percent, identical with a year ago, with an average daily room rate of $169.36, down from $170.45 a year ago.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel made it clear, Monday evening, that she rejects all forms of anti-Semitism and xenophobia.
Merkel added, "The government must fight all these cases with all its might." On Friday, police in Berlin arrested ten demonstrators who took part in a demonstration outside the United States embassy in which they burned Israeli flags in protest of US recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
The Orlando Sentinel reports that 28-year-old Roshad Smith was found guilty Wednesday of attempted first-degree murder. His sentencing is scheduled for Feb. 22. Police say Smith was walking down a federal highway in Sanford, Florida, and pointing a gun at vehicles in January 2016.
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The Samsung Gear 360 ー a 360-degree camera that shoots in 4k — is now in BuzzFeed’s hands.
Here’s what BuzzFeed’s Head of Development had to say:
“We’re excited to partner with Samsung to give our audience engaging, social 360-degree video content. Samsung’s 360-degree technology will enable BuzzFeed to use our ‘test and learn’ strategy to unlock new kinds of shareable content, while learning more about how audiences are consuming and using it.”
The possibilities for stupid, weird, hilarious, shocking and ridiculous videos are endless. But 360-degree video either goes viral or turns into sucky content that comes off as trying too hard. BuzzFeed’s millennial audience already has extremely high expectations, so although this technology is revolutionary ー they’ll need to be smart about meeting the mark.
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Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski took part in his only offseason work with the team at their mandatory minicamp in June and he said at that time that working out on his own was “the best thing for me” to get ready for the 2018 season.
It appears the approach worked. Gronkowski told former Patriot Willie McGinest this week that he is “super excited” for training camp and the 2018 season after a rejuvenating offseason.
“I am refreshed,” Gronkowski said, via NBC Sports Boston. “You know after the season, long seasons, how your body can feel and everything. I just wanted to see where I was at, and see how I can get my body feeling, see if I can handle it, endure it again, and I feel like I’m super ready, man.”
Gronkowski also said at minicamp that his camp was talking to the Patriots about a revised contract. Nothing’s been announced on that front, but it doesn’t look like that’s put a damper on his enthusiasm for his ninth NFL season.
Kate Beckinsale has thanked fans for helping to keep the memory of her father Richard Beckinsale alive, 39 years after his death.
The Porridge and Rising Damp actor died of a heart attack on March 19 1979, when he was 31 and Underworld actress Kate was just five.
To mark the anniversary, Kate posted a picture on Instagram of Richard, her mother and herself as a baby.
In the sweet snap, Kate is yawning as she is held by her parents.
The actress, 44, wrote: “We miss him every single day.
“Thank you to everyone who keeps him alive, with love. It’s really helped xxx #march19th.”
Richard Beckinsale played prison inmate Lennie Godber in classic 1970s sitcom Porridge. He was also known for playing medical student Alan Moore in the sitcom Rising Damp.
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Sgt. Brent Lefever, a field radio operator with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, cleans a cathedral at a soup kitchen in Catania, Italy, Dec. 29, 2016. Marines and sailors volunteered their time to help clean up the area and serve food during the holiday season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexander Mitchell/released)
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Stalock will start in goal Saturday night against host Dallas, Owen Newkirk of Dallas Sports Radio 1310 AM reports.
This makes sense given that starter Devan Dubnyk went to work and defeated the Golden Knights on Friday for the first half of the back-to-back set. Stalock is 8-8-2 with a 2.66 GAA and .917 save percentage this season. He needs just four more appearances to establish a new career high at 25.
Tot Lot is a free program that combines the supervised playground program and the community centers’ play group program offered by Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation into events for children ages 6 years and younger to encourage free play (supervised by parents or guardians) with weekly themes, games, and craft times.
Tot Lot will occur June 11 through July 26, 2018, from 9:00 to 11:00 AM at the picnic shelters of Laurel Oak Park on Mondays and Wednesdays and Spellerberg Park on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
This program is not intended as a child care program. Children ages 6 years and younger must be supervised by someone at least 16 years old. The ratio of children 6 years and younger may not exceed five children per one 16-year-old.
Tot Lot is an outdoor program and is weather dependent. If there is inclement weather, the program will be canceled for the day.
For complete information including special events, call 605-367-8222.
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BREAKING: NYC Bomber ID’d.
Twenty-seven-year-old Akayed Ullah is in police custody. Officials say he sustained burns to his abdomen and hands and cuts after the crude pipe bomb exploded.
Law enforcement officials say Ullah was inspired by the Islamic State, but apparently had no direct contact with the terrorist group. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly about the suspect or incident.
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Toronto and Orlando have finalized a trade that sends Serge Ibaka to the Raptors for Terrence Ross and a 2017 first-round pick.
Ibaka averaged 15.1 points and 6.8 rebounds for Orlando this season. He has long been considered a rugged defensive power forward, and his experience making deep playoff runs with the Thunder should be a tremendous asset to the Raptors.
I'd like to thank the @OrlandoMagic organization, coaches, teammates and fans for my time in Orlando. Best of luck in the future — Serge Ibaka (@sergeibaka_7) February 15, 2017
Ibaka will be a free agent this summer. Ross is in the first year of a three-year, $31 million contract.
Ross averaged 10.4 points and 2.6 rebounds with the Raptors, who entered Tuesday tied for the fourth-best record in the Eastern Conference.
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The GOP are looking more and more like KKK or even Hitler Youth. Oh, they are fucking going to have the dead patriots of WW2 spring out of the ground and eat their Right Wing bigot faces off (Fake Patriots).
The current Republican leaders are going to have to shit or get off the pot sucking corporate tit.
True Americans are getting sick of fake Americans, we know who the Fake Patriots are.
As is happening after Charlottsville, time to out the perpetrators of hate, bigotry, and violence. Remember Timothy McVeigh, that is who we are dealing with. Know a Right Wing Fake, hating bigot, Out Them!
Volunteers from La Canada Flintridge were busy working on a Rose Parade float Friday. La Canada Flintridge remains one of the handful of smaller cities--and one college-- that do it themselves from start to finish, without relying on a professional company to design and build the underlying float.
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Iskra Lawrence Shows Off Her Thickness In Miami
While much of the celeb set descended on Miami this week to partake in Art Basel festivities, plus size model Iskra Lawrence coukdn’t pass up on the chance to frolic on the beach. Iskra was spotted splashing in the ocean and seductively sucking on a popsicle while rocking a black bikini.
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Man critically injured in Avon Township crash charged with DUI
A man was drunk when he crashed his SUV into a utility pole early Monday in the northern suburbs, according to the Lake County sheriff’s office.
Raquel Vazquez-Cordada, 32, was charged with DUI, driving without insurance and driving without a valid driver’s license, according to the sheriff’s office.
About 3:20 a.m., Vazquez-Cordada was speeding east in a Jeep Grand Cherokee on Rollins Road west of Route 45 in Avon Township when he lost control and struck a utility pole, according to the sheriff’s office. The pole was severed and the Jeep sustained major damage.
Vazquez-Cordada, the only person in the vehicle, was taken in critical condition to Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, according to the sheriff’s office.
The Waukegan resident is scheduled to appear in court at 9 a.m. on Jan. 17.
Troy police arrested a McDonalds customer Dec. 2 on suspicion of drunken driving after he allegedly tried to grab a female employee at a drive-through window.
Police say the 33-year-old man drove in circles in the parking lot at the McDonalds at 70 W. Maple Road before leaving.
Officers located his 2006 Jeep in the driveway of a house on nearby Biltmore Drive. Police say he admitted that he got food from the restaurant but denied having a confrontation with an employee.
Police say his speech was slurred and he was unsteady on his feet. He refused a preliminary breath test
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He was arrested and taken to the police station. Police obtained a search warrant for a blood test. His blood was drawn and he was charged with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, third offense, pending laboratory results.
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He craved attention. He killed for fame. The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story premieres 1/17 on FX.
Rev Chimwemwe Mhango holds night of praise and worship- live DVD recording
President of Music Association of Malawi (MAM) Reverend Dr. Chimwemwe Mhango will on October 7 hold night of praise and worship where he will …
Happ homered in his only at-bat off the bench during Sunday's win over the Diamondbacks.
Happ connected off of Arizona reliever Jake Barrett in the eighth inning for his 15th home run of the year, which came right after a three-run bomb from teammate Javier Baez. Happ has been getting most of his playing time at second base lately, but he's also proven capable in the outfield, and his versatility and strong production has gotten him in the starting lineup most days. Expect to see him back in there Monday against the Reds.
– WWE posted the following video of fireworks in honor of Independence Day…
– Here is Daniel Bryan’s daughter Birdie choosing her father’s next opponent…
– WWE posted the following, showing off some of their most patriotic July 4th moments…
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The first Democratic candidate to announce his run for Wisconsin governor made a campaign stop in La Crosse on Monday. 25-year-old Bob Harlow, a recent Stanford graduate, is returning to his home state of Wisconsin to challenge Governor Scott Walker in 2018.
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KAILA! Star Search hopeful Kaliti Buadromo is geared up to raise the bar at next week's first round of competition.
The 21-year-old has never performed in front of an audien­ce before. However, she is re­a­dy to come out of her comfort zone and express her passion for music.
"I will perform Rolling in the Deep by Adele and I chose this song because I felt that was catchy, enjoyable and it would definitely catch a lot of people's attention," she said. "Since this is the first round of competition, I'm determined to bring my A-game and perform my heart out."
Ms Buadromo said she was thankful for her mum and best friends' support.
"I am self-taught and I have been doing a lot of practising at karaoke bars just so I have a feel of performing in front of people," she said.
An accounting student at the University of the South Pacific, Ms Buadromo said time management was crucial to ensure she had time to prepare for the competition and being able to hand in her assignments on time.
PORTSMOUTH, Va. – Get ready to go sledding without a snow storm!
The Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center is transforming an empty parking lot into a sledding paradise at their Snow My Yard event.
The event takes place on Saturday, December 16 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Sleds and snow, of course, will be provided. Just bring your enthusiasm!
Entry to the event will be included in the museum’s Winter Wonderland Museum and free for Portsmouth Museums members.
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There’s one bill before the legislature this session that is focusing on an alternative to criminalizing prostitution. As HPR’s Wayne Yoshioka reports, proponents of the measure just want to be heard.
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Anurag Kashyap and Vikramaditya Motwane were also present at the special screening. The web series is based on Vikram Chandra's 2006 thriller novel Sacred Games. (Source: Photo by Varinder Chawla)
Cape May is considering the implementation of a phone app to pay for time at a parking meter. The Cape May Gazette reports that Council entertained a discussion on the app which would be provided by a public vendor. It would allow drivers to pay for their parking via the app, and extend time at the meter as time was running out. The new app may gain approvals for a pilot project at one of the city’s parking lots.
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DENVER (AP) — Denver's airport is expanding to keep up with a growing number of passengers and flights.
Denver International Airport broke ground Tuesday on a $1.5 billion project to add 39 more gates across its three concourses by the spring of 2021, a 35 percent increase.
Denver's airport opened in 1995. It was built to handle up to 50 million passengers a year but 58 million people passed through last year.
In 2017, Denver also approved contracts to renovate the airport's terminal and expand the capacity of the underground train system that passengers take to and from the concourses.
Denver is the sixth busiest airport in the United States and the 18th busiest in the world.
FORT MYERS, Fla. Tropical Storm Gert is moving throughout the Atlantic Monday morning, the National Hurricane Center said.
Tropical Storm Gert is about 475 miles west-southwest of Bermuda, and has maximum sustained winds of 45 mph, according to the National Hurricane Center. The system formed late Saturday night.
There are no watches or warnings in effect, the National Hurricane Center said.
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NEW ORLEANS - At his high school alma mater, Archbishop Rummel High School, Steve Scalise is the Louisiana hometown hero.
And nobody knows that like Rummel's Director of Alumni Relations, Don Stout.
Don and Steve both graduated from Rummel. Both in the Class of 1983.
WGNO News with a Twist features guy Wild Bill Wood went to Rummel to talk with Don Stout just after the congressman was shot today.
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HARRISBURG – Numerous contests for school boards and county and municipal government, as well as a handful of appeals court races will be on the ballot next month in Pennsylvania's primary election.
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April 24 (Reuters) - Herbalife Ltd:
* HERBALIFE LTD. ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC NAME CHANGE TO HERBALIFE NUTRITION LTD., REFLECTING ITS LEADERSHIP AS A PREMIER GLOBAL NUTRITION COMPANY
* HERBALIFE LTD - SHAREHOLDERS APPROVE TWO-FOR-ONE STOCK SPLIT
* HERBALIFE LTD - COMMON SHARES OF HERBALIFE NUTRITION WILL BEGIN TRADING UNDER NEW NAME ON APRIL 25, 2018
* HERBALIFE LTD - ANNOUNCED ITS NAME CHANGE TO “HERBALIFE NUTRITION LTD.”, AS APPROVED BY SHAREHOLDERS AT ITS ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
* HERBALIFE LTD - RECORD DATE FOR STOCK SPLIT IS MAY 7, 2018 AND STOCK SPLIT DISTRIBUTION DATE IS MAY 14, 2018 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Grays Harbor College has its first All American.
Over the weekend, GHC took their first women’s wrestling team to Oklahoma City for the Women’s Collegiate Wrestling Association National Championships and walked away with the honor.
Choker Kacie Moorehouse, the freestyle wrestler originally from Issaquah, came back from a first round loss against Rachel Watters of Oklahoma City University to face Watters again in the consolation bracket and gain an 8th place finish at Nationals and the selection as GHC’s first female wresting All-American according to coach Andy Cook
GHC says on their website that Moorhouse was a Washington State Champion and 2 time All American before coming to the college.
The WCWA posted their top 24 schools in the nation at the tournament, with Grays Harbor ranked as 18th.
Coventry City this evening welcome promotion rivals Lincoln City to the Ricoh Arena as they look to back up their Friday evening success over Stevenage with another three points here.
The Imps will be stern opponents, however, and already have a Football League Trophy to their name this season after their Wembley win over League One Shrewsbury.
Danny Cowley was very complimentary of the Sky Blues in the build up to this fixture, and admitted his side are heading to the Midlands tonight very much the underdogs - even though both outfits sit in the play-offs on 71 points.
Whoever takes the points tonight can open up a significant gap to eighth placed Mansfield Town and cement their place in the top seven.
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COIMBATORE: Revenue intelligence officials on Tuesday seized 3.67 kgs of gold, worth Rs.1.15 crore, from a passenger who arrived from Sharjah.
Following a tip off, officials intercepted the passenger, M. Amalraj (25) of Ernakulam in Kerala, and found a heavy mild steel roller, weighing over 13 kg in his checked baggage, police said.
Growing suspicious, the officials checked the roller, by drilling and cutting and found 24 gold bars, totally weighing 3.675 kgs, concealed in it. Amalraj was arrested and remanded to judicial custody for 15 days.
The city is likely to witness fog or mist in the morning hours for the coming two days, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted Monday. “Fog/mist likely to occur towards morning hours, sky is likely to be mainly clear afterwards,” read an IMD report.
Meanwhile, the maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to be 29 degrees and 22 degrees respectively on Tuesday, and 29 and 21 degrees on Wednesday.
Pollution levels in the city decreased on Monday with an air quality index of 154, which indicated a moderate level of pollution. Chembur and Colaba experienced ‘good’ air quality while Mazagaon, Andheri, BKC, Malad and Bhandup experienced ‘moderate’ levels of pollution. Borivali was observed to have ‘poor’ levels of air quality with PM2.5 touching 277. Navi Mumbai continued to have ‘very poor’ air quality with PM2.5 levels standing at 313.
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JOHNSON CITY, TN (WJHL) – Two men were arrested early Monday morning after Johnson City police allegedly caught the men red-handed.
Police were called to a burglary in progress at a home located on East Myrtle Avenue. Police arrived and saw the two men running from the home, one of the men was carrying several large items.
The men, Jeffery Hammonds, 46, and Casey Miller, 33, – both of Johnson City, were captured.
Police determined Hammonds and Miller broke the glass at the side of the house and enter entered the home while the homeowner was asleep. The men left the property with about $800 in tools, hunting equipment, and a pistol.
All the property that was stolen was recovered.
Hammonds and Miller are currently being held at the Washington County Detention Center on a $20,000 bond. They were charged with aggravated burglary. The suspects are awaiting an arraignment hearing on Monday at 1:30 p.m. at the Washington County General Sessions Court.
Ford Foundation has adopted Abia State as a key partner State in Nigeria, based on the quality of leadership the State is enjoying at the moment. The sincerity of Governor Okezie Ikpeazu to improve infrastructure in Abia, especially Aba, to promote home-grown technology through the Aba-Made campaign, attracted Ford Foundation and other private and government…
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Every so often, a new record of outstanding debts to the state is announced by the country’s authorities.
What can be clearly seen behind these figures is the intense fatigue of Greeks who are cracking beneath the burden of overtaxation and can simply no longer keep up with demands for payments.
Despite the obvious problem, which will only lead to more arrears building up and more pressure bearing down on taxpayers’ shoulders, the government is doing nothing to rectify the situation, not even admitting that it is a problem.
The government, in fact, acts as though nothing is amiss, which is odd considering the enormous gap between what its plan looks like on paper and the effects it is actually having on the people.
The situation should not be allowed to continue like this, with the cycle becoming increasingly vicious, and the government should take action to ease the pressure on taxpayers who are doing everything in their power and beyond to stay on the right side of the law.
Davyan Martinez says he never imagined a Facebook post of his would get more than 10,000 shares. He said, "It just blew up."Earlier this week, he Googled a random selfie picture of Houston Police officers to add to this text: "Hey Davyan you dropped you phone running from us, come pick it up at 701 North San Jacinto Street.""I guess a bunch of people took it really seriously to have 10,000 shares and all these comments," Martinez said.The address listed is that of the Harris County Jail.Martinez says he never imagined so many people would believe his meme was real.The responses ranged from laughter to anger that HPD had his phone."Some people take social media really seriously and it can spiral out of control out of nowhere," Martinez said. "It started, I was bored and made a post, and now I have all this going on."He says anyone who knows him well knows he is a jokester."I'm pretty sure they would have caught me, there were some pretty big dudes in that picture," Martinez said, with a laugh.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Trillion Grand Corporate Company Ltd :
* ANNOUNCES ‍DISPOSAL OF INDIRECT WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARIES​
* TRILLION GRAND CORPORATE - TOP INSIGHT HOLDINGS​ HAS CONDITIONALLY AGREED TO SELL TARGET SHARES TO FUTURE MASTER INVESTMENTS FOR HK$145 MILLION Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Reports surfaced on Thursday that Shelvey had broken a finger on his left hand in training after X-rays revealed the damage.
The midfielder now has his left arm in a cast, but it was unknown how he sustained the injury.
However, The Sun claim the damage was done as a result of a training-ground bust-up between two his team-mates.
It is said Lascelles and Diame were at each other’s throats during a fiery session at at the club’s Darsley Park centre.
Both were firing insults at each other with Newcastle club captain Lascalles repeatedly calling Diame “lazy”.
Health Canada has announced that some 103,080 baby onesies, supplied by Alstyle Apparel & Activewear and distributed in Canada by Montreal-based Gildan Activewear Inc., are being recalled.
The onesies are fitted with metal snaps that can detach, resulting in a potential choking hazard for children, according to the recall alert. No incidents or injuries have been reported thus far.
The recall covers onesies that feature the words “Alstyle” and “Made in Mexico” printed on a tag sewn near the neck area, and “CAT – # – J” sewn on the inside seam label. The onesies were sold in white, pink, red, blue and black styles in six-month, 12-month and 18-month sizes.
The recall also extends to over 190,000 onesies sold in the U.S.
READ MORE: Choking hazard prompts Health Canada to recall stuffed animals
Health Canada is asking parents to immediately stop using the affected onesies, and return them to Alstyle in exchange for a gift card.
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The Mitchell County Sheriff's Office said a photo of a bank robbery suspect shown on WALB News 10 earlier this week helped lead to his arrest.
Columbia man remains in critical condition after severe stab wound to head
Columbia Police are investigating a stabbing incident that left a man with a severe wound to his head earlier this week.
For a ~limited time only~, M&M's is selling an Orange Vanilla Cream flavor. Per the Amazon description, they are "NEW! 8oz Bag! Delicious! White Chocolate with Refreshing Orange Vanilla Cream! Brand New M&M's!"
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Besides "NEW!" and "Brand New!" the candy is also supposed to be exclusive to Dollar General, says The Impulsive Buy.
The white chocolate outside-y part is supposed to mesh delightfully with the creamy orange inside-ish bits, according to those who've gotten their hands on the flavor since it dropped. If there were any Dollar Generals within a 50-mile radius of my current location, I'd have tried them out and told you myself, but alas.
For now, I guess I'll have to make due with the white chocolate, pumpkin pie, cookies and cream, caramel, strawberry nut, and triple chocolate flavors. Womp.
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It was wonderful to read about Sean Stewart’s Infinity Water Taxi Tours — the peace, tranquility and beauty just minutes from downtown, the eerily quiet islands as seen from the water . . .
But then the dream is shattered when we learn it’s all experienced to the accompaniment of the drearily predictable boom box. So much for peace and tranquility, so much for preserving the essence of what it is he is trying to market.
For this is Toronto and god forbid there should be even one corner of it where you can escape the thump of other people’s taste in “music.”
Two suspects allegedly linked to the PKK terrorist group and one other person were arrested in western Turkey while trying to cross into Greece, a military source said yesterday.
Border troops rounded up the two PKK suspects plus the third suspect near the Pazarkule border crossing in the Edirne province in a restricted military zone. One of the PKK suspects had been carrying out activities in northern Iraq for the terrorist group, while the other had joined the PKK in Germany and was jailed for a year in 2016 for trying to illegally cross from Turkey to Bulgaria.
The PKK is listed as a terrorist organization by Turkey as well as the U.S. and EU. In its three-decade-plus terror campaign against Turkey, more than 40,000 people have been killed. Since the group resumed its armed campaign in July 2015, more than 1,200 people, including security force personnel and civilians, have lost their lives.
Dundalk midfielder Conor Clifford has received a six-month worldwide suspension from all football-related activities for betting offences.
Following the FIFA ruling, the Football Association of Ireland confirmed the news a short while ago, adding that the player's ban had begun (Tuesday October 3). He will be unable to play until April 2, 2018, by which time his contract with Dundalk will have expired.
He has also been fined £600 by the English FA for "112 breaches of FA Rule E8". Clifford admitted all charges, all of which took place during his time in England.
Urshela left Monday's game with right hamstring tightness, Paul Hoynes of Cleveland.com reports.
Urshela had to leave Monday's game after injuring his hamstring while running to second to record a double. Until further notice, consider Urshela day-to-day. The injury comes at an unfortunate time for Urshela, as he's compiled an impressive .500 batting average and 1.369 OPS over 18 games this spring while competing with Erik Gonzalez for a reserve spot on Cleveland's roster.
Bank gains drive stocks to new highs Tuesday
Strong gains by bank stocks pushed major U.S. indexes to more all-time highs.
Banks rallied Tuesday as bond yields rose following comments from Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen. Yellen said the Fed was poised to continue raising interest rates, which would help banks earn more from lending money.
It was the sixth straight gain for the benchmark Standard & Poor’s 500 index.
Goldman Sachs rose 1 percent to close at its own all-time high.
The S&P 500 climbed 9 points, or 0.4 percent, to 2,337.
The Dow Jones industrial average gained 92 points, or 0.5 percent, to 20,504. The Nasdaq composite increased 18 points, or 0.3 percent, to 5,782.
Bond prices fell. The yield on the 10-year Treasury note rose to 2.47 percent.
More comments from Japanese fin min Aso, via Reuters, this time speaking on the Chinese economy; US interest rates hike and fx volatility.
Key Headlines:
If US were to raise rates 3 times this year, risks would rise for emerging economies
It’s clear that China's economic growth won't continue
It's about how and when the Chinese economy turns sour
No one thinks volatile rises or falls in FX is good
In principle, the market decides long-term rates
BLADEN COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — A former West Bladen High School teacher pleaded guilty to sex crimes involving students.
Shanna Harrleson pleaded guilty to crimes against nature, which involved a 17-year old, and disseminating obscene material to a minor under the age of 16.
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She received two consecutive suspended sentences of 8 to 19 months.
Harrelson is on 36 months of supervised probation.
She also surrendered her teaching license.
Storms ripped across Siouxland during Tuesday night's storms.
Now, crews are left cleaning up the mess from the strong winds and all the damage that was caused.
The Woodbury County Fairgrounds, they've seen quite a bit of damage.
The heavy winds caused one camper to tip over.
A power line was also knocked down at the site.
Parts of the fence near the grandstand were also knocked down.
There were a few campers at the fairgrounds during the storm but, everyone is ok.
Officials with the fairgrounds are left to deal with the damages.
"It will take a little longer than it normally would because the insurance company has been notified to look at the damage and repair right away to do their assessments and we have to wait for them until we can start on that." says Randy Hayworth, Manager.
Officials say it's going to take about a week to clean up all of the damage at the fairgrounds.
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Theresa May tells Bercow:
“Mr Speaker-elect, can I congratulate you on your re-election. At least someone got a landslide.”
May 3 Cellect Biotechnology Ltd
* Cellect gets green light from FDA for ApoGraft IND submission in the U.S.
* Cellect biotechnology - U.S. FDA provided Cellect with pre-investigational new drug meeting minutes supporting an IND submission in U.S. for ApoGraft
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As Climate Changes, We Need the Arts More than Ever Art can help us cope with the implications of our collective challenges. It can help prepare society for a possibly traumatic future. It can give voice to suffering and loss, helping people deal with life’s inevitable stress. And it can also offer beauty, which can be especially important in hard times.
Quantifying our Faustian Bargain with Fossil Fuels The climate system will heat well past 1.5 degrees Celsius (°C) and perhaps up to 2°C without any further fossil fuel emissions. That’s the conclusion to be drawn from new research which should also help demystify the rhetoric from the 2015 Paris climate talks of keeping warming to below 1.5°C .
Photo submitted to Times Observer Children from Grace Promise Preschool explore the Young Children's Art Exhibit in Warren Public Library's Wetmore Gallery on April 20. Local preschools and kindergarten classes created all of the projects in honor of Month of the Young Child. Each class based their project on a favorite book; many projects are made from a variety of textures and children are encouraged to touch.
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BROKEN ARROW: The Broken Arrow Police Department is asking for the public’s help after a video of a road rage incident surfaced on social media.
In the video, an extended cab Ford flatbed can be seen pulling in front of a car and slamming on its brakes.
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The incident happened on State Highway 51 in the westbound lanes between 193rd near Elm Street.
Broken Arrow Police say they went to the scene as a hit and run, but later discovered neither of the vehicles were contacted.
Anyone with information in the road rage incident is asked to call the Broken Arrow Police Department at 918-259-8400.
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A Brampton man faces firearm and drug charges after being stopped by city police Sunday evening in Barrie.
Officers stopped a 2008 Infinity at 5 p.m. on Anne Street and arrested its driver for unauthorized possession of a firearm and seized the vehicle, as part of an ongoing investigation.
A search warrant was used to find cocaine, heroin and a loaded handgun in the vehicle.
Police say the street value of the drugs exceeds $10,000.
A 24-year-old man faces six weapon charges, two drug possession charges, two drug trafficking charges and three charges for breaching the terms of his release on other charges.
The vehicle was also seized for further investigation.
SoCal Prep Legends Girls Athlete of the Week
Name: Shalee Reynolds
School: Glendora
Sport: Track
Year; Senior
Notable: The Long Beach State commit performed well at the Mt. San Antonio College relays over the weekend. Reynolds was fourth among the best of the best in the 300 meter hurdles invitational, finishing in 44.14. She also performed well in a girls 100 meter hurdles seeded race, finishing seventh at 18.78.
What is SCPL: The best athletes in Southern California will be honored at an end-of-the-school-year awards show. For more details visit socalpreplegends.com, where you can also vote for the SoCal Athletes of the Week, as well as Play of the Week.
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The caring for our elderly persons is the responsibility of all role players of our community. On Friday 11 August, Mr Michael Zolile Nongqosa, a 77-year-old man went missing from Ikamvelihle area. He was last seen waiting for a lift from family to his home at Ntolosi Street, Veeplaas. He was sitting inside the safety of Ikamvelihle SAPS station waiting, and when he left, it was presumed his lift arrived. However when family later arrived at 11:50, it was suspected that he left to visit elsewhere or possibly wandering the streets of Ikamvelihle.
At that point his daughter informed police that her elderly father suffers from an intellectual disability and opened a missing persons report at the police station. He was last seen wearing black pants, navy jersey, blue shirt and black shoes.
Any person that has information on the whereabouts of Mr Nongqosa to please contact the Ikamvelihle station at 083 730 3923.
March 31 Mulpha International Bhd:
* One&Only Hayman Island has incurred significant damage on 28 March 2017 as a result of wind and water damage from Cyclone Debbie
* "Confirm that all guests and staff on the island are safe with no injuries sustained"
* The resort will be closed while reinstatement works are undertake
* Final timing of the resort's re-opening to be confirmed once the extent of damage and rectification are clearly known Source text: (bit.ly/2mUxS5X) Further company coverage:
CHICAGO, April 6 Minnesota's agriculture department said on Thursday that one company, Green Valley Seed, sold the seed planted on all the land in a U.S. conservation program in Minnesota that is infested with Palmer amaranth, an invasive weed threatening cropland.
The federal Conservation Reserve Program pays farmers to remove land from production to improve water quality, prevent soil erosion and protect endangered species. It has also triggered the spread of the fast-growing weed in the U.S. Midwest. (Reporting by Renita D. Young and Tom Polansek; Editing by Bill Rigby)
The winners take their awards and tens of thousands of area runners from around the world make their way to the finish line. (WABC)
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March 19 (Reuters) - Group Lease Pcl:
* REFERS TO PETITION FOR BUSINESS REHABILITATION OF CO MADE TO THE CENTRAL BANKRUPTCY COURT BY J TRUST ASIA PTE
* CENTRAL BANKRUPTCY COURT EXAMINED PETITION FOR BUSINESS REHABILITATION OF CO & DISMISSED PETITION
* PETITION DISMISSED AS DEBT AMOUNT CLAIMED BY J TRUST ASIA PTE IN CIVIL COURT IS NOT DEFINITE AS THE CIVIL COURT HAS NOT ISSUED ANY ORDER Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Parker Hannifin Corporation , the global leader in motion and control technologies, today announced that it will release its fiscal 2017 third quarter earnings before the market opens on Thursday, April 27, 2017, followed by a conference call at 11:00 a.m., Eastern time. During the call, the company will discuss fiscal 2017 third quarter financial performance and respond to questions from institutional investors and security analysts.
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Photo-Me suffered a torrid response to a warning on profits today.
The photo booth operator said while earnings for the year to April 2018 would be in line with expectations, 2019 profits would be hit by the restructuring of its Japanese operations.
Shares ended the day 26.55 per cent lower.
Annual turnover is expected to grow by six per cent, boosted by a one-off investment gain of £3.7m from its sale of Max Sight Group.
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Photo-Me has decided to restructure its Japanese unit due to increased competition following the launch of the Japanese government’s “My Number ID” card programme.
Photo-Me operates around 50,000 photo units in 17 countries.
Analysts from N+1 Singer said the bulk of Photo-Me’s operations were “progressing well” but yesterday’s update implies a downgrade of 15 per cent of profits.
Read more: Booth operator Photo-Me posts higher earnings despite sales dip
Mastermind of lethal 1981 Brinks heist denied parole again
NEW YORK (AP) — A federal panel has again denied parole to Mutulu Shakur, mastermind of a lethal 1981 Brinks robbery and stepfather of slain rapper Tupac Shakur.
Mutulu Shakur led a revolutionary group responsible for a series of armed robberies in New York and Connecticut, including the 1981 Brinks robbery in Nyack that resulted in the slayings of an armed guard and two police officers. He's serving 60 years in the federal penitentiary in Victorville, California, for operating a criminal enterprise and other charges.
He was first denied early release in April 2016.
The 67-year-old Shakur led the Black Liberation Army and the Republic of New Afrika movement. Many of his supporters believe he's a political prisoner.
The U.S. Parole Commission says Shakur's next parole hearing is in May 2020.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Willie Simmons is the new Florida A&M coach. The Tallahassee native will be formally introduced during a news conference on Tuesday.
Simmons has been the head coach at Prairie View A&M the past three seasons. The 37-year old played at Clemson and The Citadel before starting his coaching career. Simmons had a 21-11 in three seasons at Prairie View, including 6-5 this past season.
Simmons will take over a program that has not had a winning record since 2011.
Alex Wood resigned on Nov. 20 after going 8-25 in three seasons. The Rattlers were 3-8 this past season and 2-6 in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference.
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ALLENTOWN, Pa. — A contractor became trapped underneath a piece of machinery that was being removed from the pressroom of a Pennsylvania newspaper, suffering fatal injuries.
The Lehigh County coroner says the man became trapped at The Morning Call in Allentown on Tuesday afternoon. Crews have been dismantling the printing press after the paper’s printing operations moved to Jersey City, New Jersey.
The coroner says the victim is a 32-year-old man from Cape Coral, Florida. His name wasn’t immediately released.
The Morning Call reports that newsroom workers heard a loud boom shortly after 5 p.m. The cause of the accident is under investigation.
Publisher and editor Robert York expressed “heartfelt sympathy” to the man’s family and says the company is co-operating with authorities. The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration has been notified of the contractor’s death.
Nizhny Novgorod will be the priciest World Cup host city to stay in, according to a new ranking of expensive accommodation in Russia next year.
One night in the city on the Volga, which will host matches during the group stages through to the quarter-finals will cost an average of 3,711 rubles ($63) next year, according to the St. Petersburg tourism committee.
During the group stage, Nizhny Novgorod will host Argentina, Croatia, Switzerland, Costa Rica, Sweden, South Korea, England and Panama.
Moscow was the second most expensive, according to the ranking, with one night in the capital costing an average 3,459 rubles per night ($58). Kaliningrad was third at 2,927 rubles ($49).
Samara, St. Petersburg, Sochi, Kazan and Yekaterinburg ranked in the middle of the list, while the cheapest city to stay in was Saransk at 1,550 rubles ($26), followed by Volgograd and Rostov-on-Don.
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* Revenues in Q4 2016 of 50.6 million Norwegian crowns ($6.03 million), compared to 35.6 million crowns in same quarter in 2015
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With a winning leap of 2.35 metres, Qatar's Mutaz Essa Barshim completed a faultless run in the Championships with his maiden world title. The Olympic silver and bronze medallist holds the record for the second-highest jump of 2.43 metres. AP
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When pressed, he said that if U.S. radars and other detection and tracking systems determine that a missile was going to fall into the sea, short of Guam, then the matter would be taken to President Donald Trump for a decision on how to respond.
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The peer support group gives people the opportunity to meet with others who understand some of what they are going through. Run by a facilitator, the sessions offer a chance to ask questions, get information and share experiences in a safe and supportive environment.
Florida Power & Light this week claimed the $3 billion of work the company has done in recent years to hurricane-proof its system made a substantial difference in recovery from Hurricane Irma in the state.
FPL made its point by comparing Irma to 2005's Hurricane Wilma, which was the last major storm in many Miamians' memories. Though Irma was more powerful (Category 4 versus Category 3 for Wilma) and affected a larger swath of the state (35 counties versus 21), recovery was on average quicker.
"By all accounts, the hardening really did work," FPL public affairs director Mark Bubriski says.
A young man who got behind the wheel after smoking cannabis has been disqualified from driving.
Neil Williams, 22, pleaded guilty to drug driving at Wigan and Leigh Magistrates’ Court and also admitted driving a vehicle with no insurance.
Police stopped the Vauxhall Vectra on Nel Pane Lane in Leigh on January 20 after using technology to work out it should not be on the road.
They spoke to Williams, of Glebe Street in Leigh, and smelt cannabis. A sample revealed the level of component THC was 7.7 microgrammes, compared to the legal limit of two.
Williams said he drove the car after an argument with his partner.
He was banned from the road for 15 months and fined a total of £415.
COLUMBIA, Tenn. - A couple was able to make it out of their house safely with their young grandson when a fire burned most of the home.
The fire happened at a home in the 1400 block of South High Street, off of Highland Avenue, before 7 a.m. Saturday.
The female resident woke up to an alarm clock and smelled smoke. She discovered the kitchen was on fire.
She was able to get out of the home with her husband and 8-year-old grandson. The woman was taken to Maury Regional Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries.
Authorities said 70 percent of home was involved in the fire. The couple has been displaced. Reports stated the grandson had just been visiting.
Siding on a nearby house was damaged, as well as some vehicles in the driveway.
Reports stated there were possibly two pets inside inside the home.
The house was considered a total loss. The cause remained under investigation.
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Trump administration is pushing back on claims that President Donald Trump's travel ban is soon set to expire.
The White House released a memorandum Wednesday declaring that the effective date of the president's executive order banning travelers from six Muslim-majority countries "is delayed or tolled" until all relevant court injunctions "are lifted or stayed."
Some critics of the travel ban have said that the policy's 90-day halt to visitors from Iran, Yemen, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Libya is due to expire in mid-June, even though the ban itself has never taken effect.
The memorandum instructs the secretary of state, the attorney general, the secretary of homeland security, and the director of national intelligence to implement the ban 72 hours after all applicable court injunctions are lifted or stayed.
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RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - DowDuPont Inc. says it is investing $50 million in its global operations that make Kevlar, a high-strength fiber that's manufactured at a Virginia plant, among other locations.
The Richmond Times-Dispatch reports the investment will go toward upgrading and modernizing equipment to improve production, quality and automation.
The company didn't say how much of the $50 million would be invested at the company's Spruance plant in Chesterfield County. John Richard, a company executive, says the money won't mean additional hiring at the plant, which employs about 1,800 people.
Kevlar also is manufactured in Ireland and through a joint venture in Japan.
It is used in bullet-resistant vests and other protective apparel such as gloves and boots. Richard says the investment is the result of "strong demand" in global markets.
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Information from: Richmond Times-Dispatch, http://www.richmond.com
A Terminal High Altitude Area Defense interceptor during a successful intercept test. Thomson Reuters
The US State Department on Friday approved a sale of Terminal High Altitude Area Defense missile-defense systems to Saudi Arabia, according to a press release from Defense Security Cooperation Agency.
The State Department approved Saudi Arabia's request for 44 THAAD launchers, 360 THAAD interceptor missiles, 16 mobile fire-control and communication stations, and seven THAAD radars, DSCA said.
The sale will also include 43 trucks, generators, electrical power units, and other equipment. The total package is worth about $15 billion, but the sale has yet to be finalized, DSCA said.
The two contractors supplying the air-defense systems and military equipment are Lockheed Martin and Raytheon.
King Salman of Saudi Arabia also agreed to purchase Russia's S-400 missile-defense systems on Thursday. Salman is currently in Moscow discussing the global oil market and Syrian crisis with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
It’s dangerous to make predictions about European rugby. It’s even more dangerous to make predictions about the knockout stages. So, I’ll content myself with the vaguest expression of hope and an unusual one at that. I hope that La Rochelle are at least finalists in this year’s Champions Cup.
I’m not prone to outpourings of pro-French sentiment and, to be fair, this French side has its smattering of foreign talent just like any other top French club. Setting aside all questions like money, sustainability and so on, it is what they are doing with the ball on the pitch. That is the main attraction.
They presently lead the French Top 14 and are doing so without a plethora of well-known internationals. What they have done is recruit wisely from abroad with players who have not necessarily made it at a particular club or have not found consistent favour with their national team selectors. What...
President Moon Jae-in will visit India and Singapore starting from Sunday.
Presidential Spokesman Kim Eui-kyeom said in a news briefing on Monday that the president will make a state visit to India from Sunday to next Wednesday at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Moon will then head to Singapore for a three-day state visit at the invitation of President Halimah Yacob.
Moon will hold summits with the presidents and prime ministers of both countries.
Kim cited that India is the first South Asian country for Moon to pay a visit to since he took office and that Singapore is chairing the Association of Southeast Asian Nations(ASEAN) this year.
The spokesman said that through the upcoming trips, the government is aiming to expand its diplomatic horizon and to fully launch its New Southern Policy that seeks to boost the country's relations with ASEAN nations.
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ROCKFORD, MI -- Thousands are mourning the loss of a Rockford landmark, destroyed in an early morning blaze on Monday, Aug. 14.
The iconic Corner Bar has been part of Rockford since 1935. It is housed in the downtown's oldest brick building, constructed in 1873.
Over the decades, the Corner Bar has developed a following for its famous chili dogs and Hot Dog Hall of Fame, which awards a nameplate on the wall to anyone who can eat a dozen dogs in one sitting.
The longtime restaurant is one of the most popular gathering spots in Rockford, a suburb 15 miles north of Grand Rapids.
Catalan police have already identified the alleged perpetrator and said it is a man originally from Mali.
Elite officers from the Special Intervention Group (Special Grup d'Intervencio), who work on rescue and anti-terror missions, are on the scene.
They have sealed off an area around the Mali Consulate on Josep Tarradellas in the west of the city.
Officers rushed to the consulate in the Catalan capital after receiving a phone call from the diplomat, José Luis López Fernández, warning that his wife was being held inside at 3pm (2pm GMT) this afternoon.
Child dies after baby sitter's alleged assault
CINCINNATI (AP) — A 3-year-old Ohio girl who was hospitalized after her baby sitter's alleged assault has died.
Hannah Wesche was hospitalized after emergency crews found her unresponsive at her baby sitter's home March 8 with labored breathing and bruises on her face.
The child's father previously said Hannah was left brain dead and not expected to survive. Hannah's father says the girl died at 12:15 a.m. Sunday.
A grand jury has indicted the baby sitter, 35-year-old Lindsay Partin, on charges of felonious assault and felony child endangering. She is likely to face additional charges following Hannah's death.
Hannah's father says he had taken her to Partin's home for months before the alleged assault.
Partin's attorneys have not responded to requests for comment.
Solano was reassigned to the minor leagues following Monday's game against the Athletics, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.
Solano went 9-for-32 with six RBI and three extra-base hits in 16 spring training games. Although he could find himself on the major-league squad in the near future following Justin Turner's broken wrist, he'll likely head to Triple-A Oklahoma City for now.
ARLINGTON, Va. — Washington Capitals forward Nathan Walker is set to become the first Australian player to dress in an NHL game when he makes his debut Saturday night against the Montreal Canadiens.
Walker grew up in Sydney after he and his family emigrated from the United Kingdom when he was 2. After his brother Ryan was exposed to the sport, it became clear Nathan had pro potential and he moved to the Czech Republic at age 13 to play minor and then junior hockey.
The Capitals made Walker the first Australian selected in the NHL draft when they took him in the third round in 2014. After a few seasons in the minors, the 23-year-old developed into a strong penalty killer and earned a spot on Washington's season-opening roster.
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Stabbing victim still hospitalized, hearing continued
The preliminary hearing for a Shenandoah man charged with stabbing another man in Frackville on Jan. 22 was continued Wednesday because the victim is still hospitalized and unable to testify.
Felix Fermin Bermejo, 25, of 322 W. Penn St., was scheduled to appear before Magisterial District Judge Christina E. Hale on one felony count of criminal attempt to commit criminal homicide, two felony counts of aggravated assault, three misdemeanor counts of simple assault, one misdemeanor count each of recklessly endangering another person and possessing instruments of crime, and a summary count of harassment.
After learning the victim — Jacon Allen Schopfer, 24, of Ashland — was unable to attend due to medical reasons, Hale rescheduled the hearing until Feb. 26.
Bermejo remains in Schuylkill County prison on $500,000 straight cash bail.
St. Louis-area state lawmaker dies
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Republican state Rep. Cloria Brown has died.
Her legislative assistant, Brenda Frank, on Monday said she had died at age 75 after battling cancer.
Voters first elected Brown to the Legislature in 2010. She represented part of suburban St. Louis, including Mehlville.
Brown was known for sponsoring legislation to require businesses to hang posters advertising the national human trafficking hotline. Another lawmaker took up the measure following her illness, and Gov. Eric Greitens signed the bill into law this month.
Republican Senate Majority Leader Mike Kehoe in a Monday statement touted Brown's work on the bill and said she worked "tirelessly" to help women, children and other vulnerable groups.
Brown previously worked as vice president of information systems for MasterCard International and as a software tech manager.
Saudi Arabia on Monday announced a lifting of the kingdom’s decades-long ban on cinemas, a landmark decision part of a series of social reforms ushered in by the powerful crown prince.
The culture and information ministry announced in a statement that “commercial cinemas will be allowed to operate in the kingdom as of early 2018, for the first time in more than 35 years,” adding that the government will begin licensing cinemas immediately.
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MOSCOW — A Russian lawmaker says that he and colleagues who recently visited Pyongyang were shown North Korean calculations indicating that their missiles could reach the U.S. West Coast.
Anton Morozov of the nationalist Liberal-Democratic Party said in remarks carried by Russian state news agency RIA Novosti on Friday that North Korea is preparing to test-fire a long-range missile “in the nearest future.”
Morozov, who visited North Korea with two fellow lawmakers earlier this week, said that their interlocutors told them that Pyongyang has the technology that would allow missile warheads to survive the heat while entering the atmosphere.
He said North Koreans also showed them “mathematical calculations which they say prove that their missile is capable of reaching the U.S. West Coast.”
A dream year for Jessica Harrington and Robbie Power just keeps on getting better.
Exactly one month since they brought Sizing John to Cheltenham Gold Cup glory, the duo added the 2017 Irish Grand National to their list of major wins in recent months, with an emphatic 14 length victory for Our Duke at Fairyhouse.
Going off the 9/2 favourite in the richest ever running of the Irish national, Our Duke led by just a couple of lengths from Abolitionist two-out, before pulling further and further clear to coast to victory.
Great reception for the winner of the €500k @BoyleSports Irish Grand National @Fairyhouse for Our Duke owned by the Cooper Family Syndicate! pic.twitter.com/4WyZWPIj8l — Racehorseownership (@HRIOwners) April 17, 2017
Bless The Wings was second at 12/1 for Gordon Elliott and Jack Kennedy, while third went to Abolitionist at 12/1.
Thunder and Roses was the best of the 13 Gigginstown runners, finishing fourth at 25 to 1 for last year's winning trainer Mouse Morris.
Rest in peace, Hervè L. Leroux.
News of the French designer's unexpected death broke on Friday and was confirmed by the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode. He was 60.
Leroux was best known as the creator of the bandage dress, made famous in the '90s and '00s on the red carpet by countless stars like supermodel Cindy Crawford and Kim Kardashian West.
Davis had a team-high nine tackles (eight solo), including a sack and a fumble recovery in the Steelers' overtime win against the Browns on Sunday.
This was another solid effort by the rookie safety, helping to lead Pittsburgh to their seventh straight victory after a 4-5 start. Davis finished the season with 70 tackles (55 solo), including 1.5 sacks and two interceptions.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Sharpspring Inc:
* SHARPSPRING INC FILES FOR MIXED SHELF OF UPTO $50 MILLION - SEC FILING
* SHARPSPRING INC IN ADDITION, OFFERING OF UP TO 746,288 SHARES OF COMMON STOCK OFFERED BY SELLING SECURITY HOLDERS Source text: (bit.ly/2EzbnsH) Further company coverage:
A pop-up performance by well-known Canadian artists Elijah Woods x Jamie Fine on Wednesday marked the official countdown to this year’s Canada Day celebrations. Following the noon performance at the Bank of Canada Plaza, Minister of Canadian Heritage Mélanie Joly unveiled this year’s program for Canada Day celebrations in Canada’s Capital Region.
Want to know who will be performing on June 30 and July 1 in the capital region? Find it all here.
April 10 Endo International Plc
* Endo International PLC announces proposed private offering of senior secured notes
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DOVER, Del. (AP) - Teenagers can vote and drive in Delaware, but they may have to wait a few more years before being able to buy a rifle to plink away at a target or go squirrel hunting.
House lawmakers were set to vote Tuesday on a bill raising the age for a person to buy a rifle from 18 to 21.
Although the legislation would prohibit most young adults from buying a rifle, it exempts active members of the military, law enforcement officers, and people with permits to carry concealed weapons.
The bill also would not apply to shotguns or muzzleloading rifles.
Under the proposal, which was released from a House committee last week, a parent would also still be allowed to buy any type of firearm for a child of any age.
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The Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra announced Friday that Maestro Glen Cortese will depart from the program after the conclusion of the 2018-2019 season, according to a news release.
Cortese will have served as the GPO's music director and conductor for 12 seasons.
"It has been my pleasure and privilege to serve as music director of the GPO since 2007," Cortese said in the release. "The musicians and the audiences have always made me feel welcome and at home. I will miss my regular visits to Greeley and treasure the years I have spent in the community."
Cortese will pursue other composing and conducting opportunities, including his first commission for an opera, according to the release.
The Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra will begin searching for a conductor in the summer of 2018.
UNICOI COUNTY, TN (WJHL) – The 40th annual Unicoi County Apple Festival is expected to bring in more than 100,000 visitors to our region this weekend.
The event has been named one of the Southeast Tourism Society’s “Top 20 events in the Southeast.”
Expect big crowds in downtown Erwin for a fall festival that features everything apple, plenty of good food, as well as arts and crafts.
This year’s events also include a 4-mile race, an apple dumpling contest and a Miss Apple Festival Pageant.
Tonight, the festival wraps up at 8 p.m. and on Saturday, the apple festival kicks off at 8 a.m.
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This is the moment a hungry pigeon was duped by a car windscreen.
The bird seized his moment to try and pinch a chip from our Gazette photographer on a day out at the seaside.
But what he couldn’t understand was why he couldn’t access his tasty treat.
The pigeon spent several minutes trying to claim his reward, while his friend looked on from behind.
The footage was filmed at Seaton Carew while our photographer enjoyed his lunch.
And on a grey and windy day on the North Sea coast, what could be better than a hot bag of chips?
Unfortunately this feathered friend had to search elsewhere for his fish and chip supper.
Johnson's goal at the end of the second period erased a Moose 2-0 lead and Sowada's goal 43 seconds into the third forced the overtime.
Nick Zwack punched in the winner 1:43 into OT for Monticello, which is 9-0-1 in its last 10 games.
Goalie Justin Pekula recorded 26 saves for the Flyers, who were outshot 29-17 and have lost four of their last five games.
MAML 0 2 0 1—3
Little Falls 0 1 1 0—2
Second period: MAML-Tanner Mros (Devan Lyons) 5:40; MAML-Jaden Jarmuzek (Mros) 6:28; NL-Landon Johnson (Brett Czajkowski, Sia McQuillian) 14:42
Third period: NL-Ben Sowada (Remington Retka) ppg 0:43
Overtime: MAML- Nick Zwack (Ben Ward) 1:51
Shots on goal: LF 17, MAML 29
Goalies: LF-Justin Pekula (26 saves); MAML-Tyler Klatt (15 saves)
Overall: LF 15-9. Next: Little Falls at Detroit Lakes 7:15 p.m. Thursday.
Up to six men have allegedly attacked a truck driver, damaging his windscreen with a metal pole and pulling him from his vehicle, in a road rage incident that started on the Bolte Bridge and ended in Port Melbourne.
Police said a truck driver clipped the side of the van travelling south on the Bolte Bridge just after 8am on Thursday.
The occupants of the van followed the truck to Inglis Street in Port Melbourne where they allegedly used a metal bar to damage the windscreen of the truck, Leading Senior Constable Kendra Jackson said.
Police at the scene of the road rage incident. Photo: Joe Armao
Witness Andrew told radio 3AW host Neil Mitchell he was dropping off a delivery nearby when he heard the commotion.
“I ran around the corner and there was three vans, one parked in front of the truck and one behind the truck and one on the side of the truck. They seemed to have him blocked in,” he said.
Council of Economic Advisors Chair Kevin Hassett discusses whether the imposed trades are meant to target China for so-called unfair trade practices with the United States.
It’s time to get all aboard for some spooky tales as a new season of Ghost Tram trips gets underway.
Hosted by Stephen Mercer, of Blackpool’s Supernatural Events, fans of phantoms and fables will get their fix on Friday nights from July 20.
Taking a round trip on one of Blackpool’s heritage trams, from North Pier to Fleetwood and back, travellers will get a gripping and spine-tingling look into the ghostly goings-ons along the Fylde coast.
“The Ghost Tram has certainly captured people’s imagination,” Stephen said. “Having presented the Blackpool Ghost Walks for the last seven years, telling tales of hauntings and the paranormal around Blackpool’s promenade and town centre areas, it really is fantastic to go further afield on a heritage tram and tell even more stories all the way across the Fylde coast.
“There are lots of new stories to tell and one or two old favourites.”
The 90-minute family-friendly tours set off at 7.30pm.
Visit www.TheGhostTram.co.uk for details and to book.
Man goes to police station, says he killed his dad
ELSBERRY, Mo. (AP) — An eastern Missouri man is jailed after allegedly banging on a police station door and confessing: "I murdered my father."
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that 23-year-old Brandon Spies of Elsberry is charged with second-degree murder and armed criminal action. He is jailed on $500,000 bond. Officers found 53-year-old Richard Spies dead in the basement of a home. He had been stabbed.
Police say Brandon Spies was frantically banging on the door of the Elsberry police station Saturday night. When an officer answered, Spies allegedly said, "I murdered my father." He told the officer he and his father had been in a fight when he stabbed him in the neck.
Elsberry, a town of 2,000 residents, is 60 miles north of St. Louis.
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Information from: St. Louis Post-Dispatch, http://www.stltoday.com
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SALT LAKE CITY - Dense fog is causing traffic problems in the area near the Salt Lake International Airport.
There have been several slide-offs and crashes near westbound I-80 and I-215.
A pickup trucked rolled near Bangerter Highway and the driver was ejected, but suffered only minor injuries.
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PARIS, July 4 (Reuters) - Credit Agricole SA said on Wednesday it doesn’t intend to sell its banking unit in Poland after two sources in Warsaw said the French bank believed its bank there lacked the necessary size to compete with larger local players.
“We don’t plan to sell our bank in Poland,” a spokeswoman for Credit Agricole said.
Given its relative lack of clout in the fragmented Polish banking industry, Credit Agricole is seen as facing a choice between selling up or making an acquisition to strengthen its position.
Last month Reuters reported that Credit Agricole was among investors interested in buying Societe Generale’s Polish unit Eurobank, which also struggles to compete with bigger players.
Credit Agricole on Wednesday declined to comment on whether it was interested in buying Eurobank. (Reporting by Inti Landauro and Marcin Goclowski and Pawel Sobczak)
The PGA Tour Champions are coming to South Mississippi for the Rapiscan Systems Classic. Here to talk about the tournament and its huge economic impact, Tournament Director Stephen Schoettmer.
Google’s trying to chip in when it comes to helping you get a Chromecast and a Google Home.
Through February 25, you can save $15 off a Google Home if you pair it with a purchase of a Chromecast, Chromecast Audio or Chromecast Ultra. That takes the price of the Google Home down to $115.
Best if you pair that with a Chromecast Ultra, though, if you really want to stack on the savings: through March 4, you can save $10 on one. The 4K streaming peripheral is typically $70.
Both deals are accessible through the Google Store and Best Buy — with the latter, you’ll find the “Build a Bundle” button.
April 24 (Reuters) - Tetra Bio Pharma Inc:
* TETRA BIO-PHARMA SIGNS LANDMARK COMMERCIALIZATION TERM SHEET FOR ITS LEAD PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCT, PPP001, IN ISRAEL
* TETRA BIO PHARMA - SIGNED BINDING TERM SHEET FOR MARKETING & DISTRIBUTION OF PPP001 IN ISRAEL WITH KAMADA LTD
* TETRA BIO PHARMA INC - UNDER AGREEMENT TERMS, KAMADA WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR REGISTERING PRODUCT, MARKETING & DISTRIBUTION, IN ISRAEL
* TETRA BIO PHARMA - CO TO BE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE CERTAIN MILESTONE PAYMENTS, UNDISCLOSED PERCENTAGE OF SALES OF PPP001 GENERATED BY KAMADA IN ISRAEL Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Total Wine & More will feature four of its top wines of 2017 during the Brookfield store’s weekend tasting, October 13-15. Total Wine & More releases its list of the top 20 wines each September. This year, the selections ranged across numerous regions and varieties. During the weekend tasting, guests will have the opportunity to try the Josh Cellars Family Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Tesora della Regina Pinot Grigio, ReLusso Rosso Frizzante and the Valserrano Rioja Crianza.
Tastings will be available from 12:00 to 6:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday. Every weekend, Total Wine offers a special beer, wine or spirits tasting from its selection of more than 8,000 bottles of wine, 3,000 spirits and 2,500 beers available in store.
To read the full Top Wines of 2017 list, visit http://www.totalwine.com/top-20-wines-of-2017.
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ANKENY, Iowa -- The City of Ankeny is helping kids stay active with proper sports gear this spring.
Starting on Monday, the community is invited to participate in the Parks and Rec Department's third annual Play it Forward event. The city is asking for donations of gently used and new sporting equipment. Children in need can come and pick out items to take home at the end of the month.
"That's the best part, when we see families come in and their kids just run all over and then pick out what they wanna play with and things like that. So it's been a really fun program that we just want to continue to keep going," said Whitney Garcia, recreation supervisor at Ankeny Parks and Rec.
Donations can be dropped off from Monday, March 19th through Friday, March 30th. The equipment will be given away to area families on a first come, first serve basis on March 31st at 9 a.m. For a list of drop-off locations, click here.
There was great excitement for Evolution Stage School on Monday morning as two of its students were announced as the winners of the annual Christmas FM Song Contest.
Aishling Farrell (14) from Ardagh and Maeve Newton (14) from Leitrim recently penned the song, 'This Christmas', which was voted the top Christmas song of 2017 on the popular holiday Christmas station.
“Christmas inspired us to write this song as it’s our favourite time of year,” the girls explained.
“We love writing songs together, we also love Christmas so over FaceTime we decided to write our song about our favourite time of year.
“We are absolutely delighted that our song has won the Song Contest and we want to thank everyone who voted for us and all the people who helped us along the way."
The girls didn't just write the song; they recorded a video to go alongside it too:
For more on this story, see this week's Longford Leader.
St Paul’s Cathedral risked being caught up in the fallout over the Grenfell Tower tragedy after Conservative councillors were banned from a memorial service.
The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC) said all elected Tories on the council had been told to stay away from Thursday’s service while Labour councillors have been invited.
The Bishop of Kensington, who is co-ordinating the service at St Paul’s Cathedral on Thursday, said that "ongoing tensions" between the victims’ relatives and the Conservative-run council had led to a decision to exclude its leadership from the service.
A council spokesman later said that “all Conservatives” had been asked to stay away.
The council has been blamed for the disaster in which 71 people, including a stillborn baby, died in the blaze on June 14 in the 24-storey tower block.
Firefighters with the Mountain View Fire Protection District extinguished an electrical fire that injured three people in Dacono.
Emma Douglas, a spokeswoman for Mountain View Fire Protection District, said firefighters were dispatched at 9:26 a.m. Tuesday to a report of a structure fire in the 1200 block of Mac Kenzie Court in Dacono. Douglas said one engine company and an ambulance responded and extinguished the electrical fire. Frederick-Firestone Fire Protection District assisted Mountain View with the incident.
Three people evacuated the residence and were treated on-scene for minor injuries. Douglas said there was significant smoke damage to the residence.
The origin and cause of the fire is under investigation.
BLUEFIELD, WV (WOAY) – Police Arrested and charged a man for solicitation prostitution.
The Bluefield Police Department says, On March 19,2018, Joshua Bowman of Narrows, VA was arrested by Detective J.B. Fox with the Bluefield West Virginia Police Department and charged with Solicitation Prostitution.
The events occurred in February and March of 2018 it is alleged, Bowman spent nearly $4000.00 on prostitution.
Bowman self-reported to the Bluefield City Jail where he was processed and now awaits arraignment.
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Authorities are investigating the death of a woman found in Clear Lake Park.According to family members, a 25-year-old college student went missing last night.This morning, a deputy patrolling the park found an abandoned vehicle at about 4 a.m. Family members called to the scene filed a missing persons report.About two hours later, the woman's body was found a short distance away in the park.The cause of death is under investigation by the Harris County Sheriff's Office.There are no known suspects or motive at this time.
Chef Kaiwah Mui, Owner of Little Viet Bep Jackson Zheng, Man Yee Yeung. New Vietnamese restaurant, Little Viet bep on Margaret Street. October 2017
Chef Kaiwah Mui, Owner of Little Viet Bep Jackson Zheng, Man Yee Yeung. New Vietnamese restaurant, Little Viet bep on Margaret Street. October 2017 Bev Lacey
ONE of Toowoomba's most popular restaurants is preparing for a huge expansion just months after opening.
Little Viet Bep has proved a hit in the Garden City, offering a taste of authentic Vietnamese dishes.
Its popularity has surged so much since opening that the restaurant now plans to expand to the shop next door to its current location at 160 Margaret St.
Toowoomba has new Vietnamese restaurant : Toowoomba has new Vietnamese restaurant
Owners of Little Viet Bep plan to grow the business due to the amount of customers who rush through its doors every day.
No date has been confirmed for the completion of the restaurant's expansion.
April 28 Scorpio Gold Corp:
* Scorpio Gold says gold and silver production for Mineral Ridge Operation in Q1 2017 totalled 5,741 ounces and 2,854 ounces, respectively
* Lower metal production in Q1 2017 is attributed to fewer tons being mined and processed from existing pits Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
A fatal crash has shut down part of Interstate 20 east in Lexington County.
The crash is at mile marker 59, which is one mile east of the U.S. 1. The South Carolina Department of Transportation says two vehicles are involved and all lanes are blocked.
Drivers should avoid the area.
The South Carolina Department of Public Safety says eastbound drivers should detour on to U.S. 1, exit 58.
WIS is working to get more information.
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For a cast of Republican mayors and first selectmen, running for governor is contagious, and Shelton's Mark Lauretti has caught the bug - again. The 26-year mayor is gearing up for another run, which he said he will announce in late March, for the state's highest office in 2018.
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - PANION ANIMAL HEALTH AB:
* PANION‘S EPILEPSY PRODUCT CLASSIFIED AS MUMS IN EU FOR DOGS AND CATS
* ‍CLASSIFICATION IS VALID FOR FIVE YEARS AND MAY BE RENEWED​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A federal judge in Philadelphia heard arguments Wednesday in the NFL’s request for a special investigator to look into what the league says are fraudulent claims in a $1 billion concussion settlement.
The league last month cited an independent study it said found that more than 400 claims had been recommended for denial based on evidence of fraud by attorneys, doctors and former players.
Plaintiffs’ lawyers contend the league is not awarding settlement funds fast enough, and at least two of the attorneys Wednesday said the investigator is unnecessary.
The league says attempts to scam the system are responsible for delays.
The NFL has asked that the investigator be granted subpoena power and the ability to compel testimony to determine whether more punitive actions are necessary upon fraud findings.
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Ahmed Musa has got off to a flying start at former club CSKA Moscow after he scored in a friendly against FC Nordsjaelland of Demark.
Nigeria star Ahmed Musa has returned to the Russian army club CSKA on loan from Premier League side Leicester City, where he has failed to settle down after a big-money transfer two years ago.
And he could not have dreamt of a better start when he put the Russian club in front after 33 minutes against Nordsjaelland.
It’s a start that will lift his confidence as he fight’s to make Nigeria’s final squad for the World Cup, which incidentally will be staged in Russia.
The Danish club drew level just before the interval.
Deposed champions CSKA Moscow are fifth on the Russian league standings on 35 points after 20 rounds of matches, far adrift of leaders Lokomotiv Moscow, who have recorded 45 points.
Ashwani Gujral of ashwanigujral.com told CNBC-TV18, "Gas stocks have been in the bull market of their own and chances are that continues. Indraprastha Gas (IGL) is a buy with a stop loss of Rs 910 and target of Rs 945. Tata Chemicals is also a buy with a stop loss of Rs 498 and target of Rs 520." India Cements is a buy with a stop loss of Rs 112 and target of Rs 124. L&T Finance Holdings is a buy with a stop loss of Rs 84 and target of Rs 96. Arvind is a buy with a stop loss of Rs 347 and target of Rs 365," he said."Oil & gas overall is probably the leading sector of the market and commodities including metals should do well in this year. So, let us see if we can get past Rs 1,100 – Rs 1,120 zone on Reliance Industries and then the markets can really come out of this rut because it appears that globally focused sectors are likely to do better this year than the domestic focused ones.": Reliance Industries owns Network 18 that publishes Moneycontrol.com
Many Kansas City area residents will be heading to the lake, pools and water parks to enjoy the holiday weekend. One place that's opening for the season on Friday is Schlitterbahn WaterPark in Kansas City, KS.
Malkin scored two goals and added two assists during Friday's 7-4 win over Washington.
Now up to seven goals and three assists through his past three games, Malkin has collected 21 tallies and 38 points through 27 games since returning from an upper-body injury Dec. 1. He's also improved to a high-end 3.85 points per 60 minutes for the campaign and should continue to be viewed as an elite asset in all settings.
Nicholas Castellanos' solo homer in the 1st gives the Tigers the first lead of the game for the 7th time in the last 9 games. (They've won only two of those games.)
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Diggs recorded seven tackles, one interception and one forced fumbled during Sunday's 24-21 victory over Tampa Bay.
Making his second consecutive start at strong safety, Diggs -- who's transitioning from nickel corner -- was visibly more comfortable than he was last week. It wasn't a perfect outing, as Diggs was seemingly responsible for allowing a handful of Tampa Bay first downs through the air, but the Lions have to be encouraged by his progress thus far. Next up is a matchup with a Bears team that's averaged the 10th most rushing attempts per game in 2017, which should require Diggs to be particularly active as a tackler.
First, we must clear something up: At Pilates Methodology's Oct. 14 party to celebrate its expansion, the "high-flying Pilates demonstrations" mentioned in the news release have zero aerial connotations.
"Haha!" responded owner Rachael Lieck Bryce to my email query about that very thing. "It is real hardcore Pilates, some of the archival work that is rarely done. It looks like circus tricks and definitely drops jaws, but aerial, no. They may be suspended on the Cadillac though!"
The Cadillac, I also found out, is a piece of Pilates equipment.
David Sanger, national security correspondent for the New York Times, talks with Joy-Ann Reid about the evolution of U.S. defense strategies against North Korea's nuclear pursuits, including the possibility of cyber attacks.
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A man along with four members of his family have been killed in a fatal car crash in Nasarawa state on New Year Day.
Residents of workers village in Nassarawa State were thrown into According to the reports, the man and his family were on their way to his eldest daughter, Fatiha's wedding when they got involved in a head-on collision with a tanker along Lafia-Agyaragu road.
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A staff of Dalhatu Specialist Hospital confirmed the accident and said two persons sustained varying degrees of injuries and have been admitted to the Accident and Emergency Unit of the hospital.
May the soul of the deceased rest in peace.
ALTON — Ameren Illinois representatives are joining together with the City of Alton and the Alton Police Department to replace 100 porch lights with LED bulbs for residents in a pre-selected neighborhood in Alton.
These new porch lights will better illuminate the neighborhood, helping to promote safety, Ameren said in a news release. Additionally, LEDs have a longer lifespan and are more energy efficient than older incandescent bulbs.
These bulbs will be replaced at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, April 18. Representatives from Ameren Illinois will be present along with Alton Mayor Brant Walker, First Ward Alderman-elect Brian Campbell and a representative from the Alton Police Department at the staging location at Corner Market, 1269 State St. (Corner of State and West 9th) and at the exchange location at West 9th Street (East and West).
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“The most important things are the hardest to say. They are the things you get ashamed of, because words diminish them. words shrink things that seemed limitless when they were in your head to no more than living size when they're brought out"
John E Dunn has covered cybersecurity since 2003, long before anyone was worried. He was co-founding editor of industry title Techworld and security editor at Computerworld UK. Other editor stints included Network Week, Network World, LAN Magazine, Personal Computer Magazine, start-up title Tornado-Insider Magazine, as well as the usual blogs, freelance articles, glum appearances on BBC TV/Radio, and expert opinion for the magnificent CBC Canada.
Group likely to keep contract after deadly school bus crash
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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) – A Tennessee school board will likely extend its contract another year with the company that provided school bus services in a crash that killed six children.
The Chattanooga Times Free Press reports the Hamilton County school board said Wednesday that it would be almost impossible to find a new contractor before the coming school year.
Durham School Services, which operated the bus that crashed in November while carrying Woodmore Elementary students, has been under a four-year contract with Hamilton County Schools since 2013.
Lee McDade, assistant superintendent of student services, said finding another bus service would take months. He said Durham has made safety strides since the crash.
School board member Rhonda Thurman said few companies could handle Hamilton County’s system of about 20,000 students riding buses.
Justin Timberlake is scheduled to perform as part of the Super Bowl Halftime show tomorrow night, but unlike his 2004 Super Bowl performance alongside Janet Jackson, it looks like Timberlake has a different collaboration in mind. According to TMZ, the halftime show will feature a hologram of Prince, in honor of his hometown of Minneapolis, where the Super Bowl is being held. Prince performed at the Super Bowl in 2007, where he played songs like “Let’s Go Crazy,” Purple Rain,” “All Along the Watchtower,” and “We Will Rock You” in the pouring rain of Dolphin Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. Timberlake released his new album Man of the Woods on Friday.
WASHINGTON (AP) - A new poll shows that most Americans think President Donald Trump has little to no respect for the country's democratic traditions.
The survey conducted by the Associated Press and the NORC Center for Public Affairs Research also found that more than 6 in 10 Americans disapprove of the job Trump is doing. Two-thirds of Americans, or 65 percent, think Trump doesn't have much respect for the country's democratic institutions and traditions, or has none at all.
One-third, or 34 percent, thinks he has a great deal or even a fair amount of respect for them. Overall, 64 percent disapprove and 35 percent approve of how Trump is handling the presidency.
Nearly all the interviews were conducted after former FBI Director James Comey's testimony before the Senate Intelligence Committee last week.
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Angels outfielder Mike Trout became the first player this season to reach double-digit home runs, blasting No. 10 on Tuesday night off of the Astros’ Charlie Morton in the top of the first inning.
Trout drew unintentional walks in his next two plate appearances.
Trout entered the night batting .307/.410/.670 with nine homers, 17 RBI, 19 runs scored, and five stolen bases in 105 plate appearances. He appears to be well on his way to another year of contention for the American League Most Valuable Player Award.
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© AFP 2016/ PHILIPPE DESMAZES Some 100 Gypsies Burn Cars, Block Railways in Eastern France
MOSCOW (Sputnik) — On Sunday, the French Interior Ministry said that 650 vehicles were set on fire on the New Year’s Eve compared to 602 cars last year. The number of torched vehicles has decreased by 20 percent over the past five years, the ministry noted.
The following day, the Parisien newspaper reported, citing the ministry’s spokesman, Pierre-Henry Brandet, that as much as 945 vehicles were set alight or damaged as a result of arson from 6 p.m. [17:00 GMT] on December 31 to 6:00 a.m. on January 1, which shows that the number of torched vehicles has increased by 17.5 percent compared to the last year.
Car-burning on the New Year’s Eve has become an annual "tradition" in French suburbs since urban riots in 2005.
May 2 Bilia
* Says Q1 net turnover amounted to SEK 6,815 m (5,433).
* Q1 - operational earnings amounted to SEK 267 m (195).
* Says we believe that demand for cars and service during Q2 of 2017 will be slightly better compared with corresponding quarter last year
* Says there will be more than 3 fewer working days during Q2 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Stockholm Newsroom)
A Nebraska state agency that awards grants for environmental projects has logged another uptick in applications, and the executive director expects to see even more in the fut...
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IRVING - After just two months, Big Beat Dallas in Irving is closing it's doors.
In a now-deleted Facebook post to employees, Big Beat's owner shared this unexpected news saying,
"We have been advised by our attorneys that we should discontinue our business as a result of the inability to operate with any efficiency..."
He went on to blame parking problems, landlord interference, and other "material factors" for the closing.
If you never made it out to the Big Beat, it was a live music, restaurant and bar complex located at Toyota Music Factory!
For now, the beat will still go on at other venues located at the factory!
The medical board alleged that Puliafito “would return to his medical office to see patients within hours of using methamphetamine” and supplied drugs to Warren and her then-minor brother Charles Warren, among others. Puliafito provided Charles Warren with methamphetamine and pipes for smoking the drug when he was only 17, the filing said. Osinoff said Wednesday the doctor never illegally supplied drugs, was never high while seeing patients and has never been the subject of a patient complaint. He stopped using methamphetamine last July, he said.
When Springfield Ohio born and raised Griffin House left for college, he shocked his family by turn turning down a sports scholarship to focus on music. The talented high school athlete took his $100 guitar and taught himself how to play and write songs.
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Ben Benzer, who’s just only 17 years old, will be going home to the Texas panhandle with $200,000 in his pocket.
Benzer sold his grand champ European Crossbred steer to Hillwood Properties at the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo. Mufasa, the name of the steer, weighed in 1,329 pounds and got the prestigious grand champion award. On Saturday, bidders came out to the sale of champions from the junior Stock Show.
Usually the starting bids start off around $200,000.
Last year’s grand champ was Rocco, who is also a European Crossbred, was sold for $240,000, tying the Stock Show record.
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Ode to Bacon
How you lend
yourself
to others,
enhancing even
the sweetest fig
in your embrace
over coals,
or consider
your rendered
self, how it
deepens flavor
with piggish
essence, coating
or absorbed,
blended or
sopped. O belly
of delight, o wonder
of tongues,
how could I not
love you
and your infinite
charms, even
when you resist
my efforts and
shoot sizzling bits
of yourself
onto my naked
hands? I pay
this toll
gladly,
today and
next year
and all those
days to follow,
till the last piece
is swallowed
and our sun
goes dark.
Hyperbole
becomes you,
smoked beauty,
salted love,
and I shall never
put you down
or leave you
behind
on a plate
to be discarded
or forgotten,
unloved.
“Ode to Bacon” first appeared here in July 2017, thanks to T.S. Wright’s challenge.
Hailey Baldwin struts her way into Gigi Hadid‘s birthday party on Monday night (April 23) in New York City.
The 21-year-old model looked super glam in a shimmering gold dress while her date for the night Joan Smalls flaunted her underwear in a sheer outfit.
PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Hailey Baldwin
Also in attendance was Cara Delevingne who hid behind a fan while arriving at the party while Suki Waterhouse flaunted her abs in a yellow plaid outfit.
Inside the party, Joan took to Instagram to share a photo with Gigi and Hailey having some fun in the photo booth!
10+ pictures inside of the ladies arriving at the party…
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The boards for Lexington Utilities and for the Lexington Electric System met Tuesday evening, June 26th at Lexington City Hall. Sandra Wood, chair for the Lexington Electric System, called the board to order, and budget items for a 3.05% cost of living raise, and retirement options were approved to match other city employees. Director Jeff Graves reported that an extensive outage in the Sand Ridge area had been caused by a line belonging to Southwest Tennessee Electric, which had tripped the substation in Henderson County. He also reported that there was still…
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The only thing that comes close to trumping this Singapore couple's love for each other is their unbridled passion for Apple products. Self-professed Apple megafans Jermyn Wee and Chia Suat celebrated their marriage earlier this month by visiting the only Apple store in Singapore. They used the retail outlet as a backdrop for their cute []
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Jennifer Garner works up a sweat as she runs a marathon on Sunday (February 12) in Brentwood, Calif.
The 44-year-old actress took part in the run for a fundraiser charity event in her neighborhood.
PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Jennifer Garner
On Valentine’s Day, Jen was all smiles as she picked up her three kids – Violet, 11, Seraphina, 8, and Samuel, 4 – from school while she carried their jackets and backpacks.
Jen is currently working on her new animated film Amusement Park – which is set to hit theaters in 2018.
10+ pictures inside of Jennifer Garner over the weekend…
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Health coach Nikki Levine is back to give us tips on how to stay healthy and fit at work.
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April 20 Brookfield Property Partners Lp :
* Brookfield Property Partners enters into definitive agreement with Brookfield Canada Office Properties for going private transaction
* Brookfield Property Partners - bpy to acquire about 17 pct equity interest in box that it does not own for $32.50 cash per unit
* Brookfield Property Partners Lp - transaction provides total consideration to minority unitholders of box of approximately $515.7 million
* Brookfield Property Partners -unitholders of box will receive $32.50 in cash per unit, which is 8 pct more than bpy's initial jan 23 offer
* Brookfield Property Partners Lp - box board of trustees intends to unanimously recommend that unitholders of box approve redemption
* Brookfield Property Partners-unitholders will be entitled to receive monthly distributions through to closing at current rate of $0.1092 per unit Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The NFL Show's Osi Umenyiora, Jason Bell and Mark Chapman take a tour of the Atlanta Falcons' $1.6 billion stadium before their game with the New Orleans Saints.
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May 3 Molson Coors Brewing Co
* Molson Coors reports 2017 first quarter results
* Qtrly U.S. GAAP net income from continuing operations attributable to co was $0.93 per diluted share
* Qtrly net sales $2.4 billion, decreased 0.5 pct, and increased 1.0 pct in constant currency
* Qtrly worldwide brand volume was 19.706 million hectoliters, increased 2.1 pct
* For FY, expect transaction-related cash tax benefits of nearly $390 million and transaction-related amortization of about $45 million, net of tax
* Q1 earnings per share view $1.30, revenue view $2.46 billion -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* qtrly underlying after-tax income was $0.76 per diluted share Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Inc interviewed Todd Handy, a UBC cognitive science professor, about the benefits of storytelling in cover letters.
Handy said “storytelling taps into the same neural systems we use for recalling the past and imagining the future. That’s probably why it’s such an effective mnemonic for us.”
The story also appeared on MSN.
A relief program is helping local veterans put food in their stomachs Friday morning.
Soldiers' Angels is hosting a veteran mobile food distribution for homeless, at-risk and low-income veteran families from Charleston. The group partnered with the Lowcountry Food Bank and the Ralph Johnson VA Medical Center for the event.
Over 200 veteran families will receive food as part of the program.
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Thousands remain without electricity across the Deep South days after a winter snow storm snapped power lines across the region.
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At least 18,500 homes and businesses in Georgia were still in the dark Monday according to Georgia Power and Georgia Electric Membership Corporation. Metro Atlanta got several inches of snow Friday and Saturday, while some areas farther north saw up to a foot of snowfall.
Utilities in Louisiana reported at least 1,000 customers were still waiting for power to be restored. Mississippi had about 700 outages and Alabama roughly 500.
Several school systems closed Monday in Georgia because of a lingering threat of icy road conditions.
The unusually heavy December snow storm brought flurries to New Orleans and dumped several inches in Mississippi and Alabama.
EMBED >More News Videos Bomb squad investigating suspicious package at postal store in W. Harris Co.
A suspect is in custody after reports of a suspicious package in northwest Harris County were unfounded, according to deputies.A bomb squad responded to a pack and ship business in the 6000 block of North Fry Road Thursday afternoon.According to deputies, a manager at the business reported a suspicious package.The Harris County Sheriff's Office said there was no evidence of a suspicious package, but that one person was taken into custody.We do not know much about the suspect, except he or she was not employed at the store.The suspect is facing charges of making a terroristic threat.
PITTSBURGH — Darnell Edge scored 18 points with four 3-pointers, Noah Morgan and Kaleb Bishop added 15 points apiece, and Fairleigh Dickinson beat Robert Morris 73-67 on Saturday to even the season series with the Colonials.
Jahlil Jenkins scored 11 points with seven assists for the Knights (8-15, 5-7 Northeast Conference), who shot 42.2 per cent from the field in winning their third road game of the season.
Trailing by 11 at halftime, Robert Morris closed to 46-41 on Charles Bain’s 3, but Edge and Morgan each hit 3s for a 56-43 FDU lead. The Colonials trailed 68-62 on Koby Thomas’ 3-point play with 1:06 to go, but got no closer from there.
FDU led 37-26 at halftime after outscoring the Colonials 20-8 in the paint and scoring 13 second-chance points off of 10 offensive boards.
Dachon Burke scored 19 points, Thomas added 18 and Bain had 15 for Robert Morris (13-12, 7-5), which has lost three straight.
Rick Jolly saved countless soldiers' lives on both sides of the Falklands War
The Royal Navy surgeon, the senior medical officer of 3 Commando Brigade, ran the field hospital at Ajax Bay where 1,000 troops, including around 300 Argentines, were treated in freezing and basic surroundings as war raged outside for three weeks.
Two unexploded bombs remained lodged in the roof as surgical operations went on below.
When HMS Ardent was devastated by Argentine fighter bombers on May 21, 1982, Dr Jolly was lowered from a helicopter to pluck a drowning sailor from the sea.
“I tapped my crewman on the arm, leant across and shouted ‘Me – down’,” he said.
Plumes of smoke poured from the frigate as he was lowered into the near-freezing water and bearhugged the sailor as they were winched to safety.
Getting a float ready for a parade is always a big job, but it's an even bigger challenge for 57-year-old Mark Reece from Ocean Springs.
Lil B not only has a passion self expression but apparently for eating as well. The first episode of his cooking show Food Makes Me Happy is here.
In what seems to be a nod to the 90’s programming (think Pee-Wee’s Playhouse) the online series is full of playful sound and visual effects. In the first installment the Bay Area native goes paleo diet friendly with a mango tart recipe.
Joined by chef Mary Shenouda, the “Wonton Soup” rapper keeps the conversation lively with questions that either results in insightful information being shared or very awkward moments. We still can’t figure out why he chooses to eat in a corner though.
Regardless of the Based behavior the end result looks very appetizing. He invites food critics The Chonga Girls for their official review. You can view the episode in full below.
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May 2 China Everbright Bank Co Ltd
* Says it aims to raise up to 31 billion yuan ($4.50 billion) via H-share issue to China Everbright Group, Overseas Chinese Town
Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2pATfa9
Further company coverage: ($1 = 6.8944 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
Feb 2 (Reuters) - ESA Co Ltd :
* Says it lowered conversion price of 7th series convertible bonds to 3,377 won/share from 3,435 won/share, effective Feb. 1
Source text in Korean: goo.gl/5EeMk4
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
LEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – More information is coming out about a missing child from Alabama, who was found all the way in Lee County.
Police say, the missing 5-year-old boy was reportedly abducted from a bus stop in Alabama.
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Around 11pm last night, Lee County dispatch received a call about the non-custodial abduction.
A safety checkpoint was set up on the Natchez Trace in Lee County. The first car to approach contained the suspect, Stephen Bradley Quintanilla, 27.
He was arrested and the child was placed in the custody of Child Protective Services.
Quintanilla remains in the Lee County jail on a warrant for his arrest from the Coosa County, AL Sheriff’s Office from December 2017.
Local Alabama media outlets are reporting that police, do not believe the abduction was random.
The U.S. Marshal’s Service, and the FBI, assisted in the investigation.
Savannah, GA (WSAV)- Students marched around campus Monday to protest the announcement of a division change for Savannah Statue University athletics.
They are unhappy about the school moving from a division one to division two.
The president of the school, Dr. Cheryl Dozier, says the change will happen over a two year period.
The athletic scholarships offered by the school will be cut significantly, from 63 to 35.
Students already attending SSU on athletic scholarships will not be affected.
To read the statement issued by SSU leaders, click the link below:
Athletics to Div II April 2017
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We're getting ready to announce the parade route for the 2017 Mardi Gras Parade. Especially in these troubled times it's important to show that we can go out and express ourselves with our costumes and finery and tootin' our horns! On February 28th we will parade between Art Bar, Black Husky Brewing, Art Bar and other establishments TBA, led by puppets and torches and fire spinners and the Mardi Gras King and Queen.
Price: Free!
HICKMAN COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) – A woman’s body was recovered from a Hickman County pond early Monday afternoon.
According to Sheriff Randal Ward the discovery was made at the pond near Clearview Church of Christ and Three Rivers Clinic, at Clearview Church Lane and Highway 100.
The woman’s identity has not yet been released and investigators are working to notify her next of kin.
Her death is under investigation.
Additional information was not immediately released.
MASHPEE, Mass. (AP) — The Massachusetts tribe that was the first to encounter the Pilgrims is renaming Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples Day.
The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe’s council unanimously voted this week to change its holiday calendar to recognize ‘Indigenous Peoples Day’ on the second Monday in October each year.
A tribe spokeswoman said Friday that no formal activities were planned to mark the new holiday this coming Monday.
Tribal Council Chairman Cedric Cromwell said in a statement the decision was not a “repudiation of Italian American heritage” but an “affirmation and reclamation” of Native American history.
The Cape Cod-based tribe gained federal recognition in 2007 and has nearly 3,000 members.
Cambridge is among a number of communities around the country that has recently taken steps to rename the holiday.
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Storylines: After losing five in a row, the Hawks have won two straight entering their third consecutive home game. The Panthers have allowed 104 goals, second-most behind the Coyotes, and will be the Hawks’ third straight sub-.500 opponent as they try to gain position in a crowded Central Division.
Trending: Center Artem Anisimov leads the Hawks with 13 goals, six of them game-winners. That ties him with Brandon Saad for the team and league lead. … Tommy Wingels has scored a goal in two straight games, the first time he has done that since November 2016 with the Sharks.
Assists enable Patrick Kane to move up Blackhawks points list »
Amazon offers the LEGO Creator Expert Brick Bank kit (10251) for $145.70 shipped. Also available at Target and Walmart. That’s good for a 14% discount from the going rate, but more importantly is the first price drop that we’ve tracked on the 2,380-piece set. The kit stacks up to two fully-furnished floors and includes five minifigures.
LEGO Creator Expert Brick Bank features:
A local dive bar - the business - was operating with an unpermitted bar - the physical stand where drinks are served - and was shut down by a county health inspector recently. “You are currently operating without a valid health permit and must close this facility immediately,” wrote the inspector with San Bernardino County Environmental Health Services to the owners of Gilberto's Bar, 10028 Foothill Blvd., Rancho Cucamonga on May 31. According to the inspector's report, someone from the county's Plan Check Department visited the establishment April 24, finding a new bar that the new owners had not received permission to build.
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David continues his series of meeting the Perl Mortgage family. Today he chats with mortgage banker Scott Ellis. Scott discusses some changes in the market including those that own a small business and struggle to demonstrate their take home pay.
Divers hope to confirm this summer they have found the Lake Serpent, which went down in 1829.
Researchers have found what could be the oldest shipwreck ever discovered in Lake Erie, partially buried in silt in a body of water believed to be home to at least 200 other wrecked ships yet to be found.
Shipwreck hunter Tom Kowalczk thinks that...
The Apple Valley Kiwanis Foundation will host a Miniature Golf Family FUN-draiser at 9 a.m. on May 13 at the Scandia Family Fun Center in Victorville. There will be miniature golf for all ages, music, games, a free continental breakfast and each player will be entered into a prize drawing.
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1 can (15.5 oz.) GOYA Low Sodium Black Beans, drained and rinsed2 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and grated1 cup GOYA Organic Quinoa cooked1 tbsp. GOYA Salsita Chipotle1 tsp. GOYA Ground Cumin1 tsp. GOYA Adobe Seasoning to taste2 tsp. GOYA Minced Garlic2 green onions, sliced1/2 cup cilantro, chopped2 large eggs1 cup GOYA Bread Crumbs with Sazonador Total- Peheat oven to 400 F. Mash half of beans in large bowl; mix in remaining beans, sweet potatoes, quinoa, Salsita, cumin, Adobo, garlic, green onions, cilantro, eggs and bread crumbs.- Form mixture into patties about " thick and place on lightly oiled baking sheet.- Bake until each patty is lightly golden brown on both sides, about 8-12 minutes per side. Serve over wilted greens.
A few months ago, some draft pundits said the Denver Broncos shouldn’t select quarterback Baker Mayfield as high as fifth overall. Now it appears that Mayfield may not even be available at fifth overall.
The Cleveland Browns are “definitely” considering Mayfield with the first overall pick, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter (via Browns Wire). And even if the Browns decide to go a different direction, Mayfield seems unlikely to get the New York Jets at No. 3.
Many mock drafts have Mayfield going off the board to the Jets at third overall, but those are, of course, merely mock drafts. Still, Mayfield landing in New York is a logical prediction and it’s hard to picture him falling to Denver.
All the speculation will finally turn to action when the draft begins at 6 p.m. MT on Thursday. ESPN, NFL Network and Fox will air every round of the draft live this year.
The East Ridge Optimist on Tuesday night honored Curtis D. Adams, who was a longtime member of the County Commission.
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Federal prosecutors brought terrorism charges Wednesday against the Uzbek immigrant accused in the truck rampage that left eight people dead, saying he was spurred to attack by the Islamic State group’s online calls to action and picked Halloween because he knew more people would be out on the streets.The charges against 29-year-old Sayfullo Saipov could bring the death penalty.Even as he lay wounded in the hospital from police gunfire, Saipov asked to display the ISIS flag in his room and said “he felt good about what he had done,” prosecutors said in court papers as Saipov was brought to court in a wheelchair to face the charges.
A high-level policy conference, which is addressing ways tackle plastic pollution in Rwanda, decided to practice what it preached and refused to provide disposable plastic water bottles.
Delegates were instead provided glasses and jugs of water.
“The world is changing and we need to change with it. Refusing single-use plastic is possible if we work together,” Vincent Biruta, Minister of Environment, told Rwanda’s New Times newspaper.
“Why should one use a straw to drink juice in a glass? We should abandon such habits which contribute to plastic pollution in Rwanda.”
Rwanda banned plastic bags in 2008. Rwandans can be fined, jailed or forced to make public confessions if caught with non-biodegradable polythene bags.
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Powerball jackpot will continue to grow above $400 million this week because no one matched all the numbers in Saturday’s drawing.
Lottery officials estimate that the jackpot for the next Powerball drawing on Wednesday will be $430 million.
The Powerball prize will be the only big lottery jackpot this week because someone who bought a ticket in Palos Heights, Illinois, won Saturday’s $393 million Mega Millions jackpot.
But remember that the odds of winning Powerball remain long at one in 292.2 million.
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Sandy Brondello has been hired as head coach of the Australian Opals in a deal that will allow the three-time Olympic medalist to combine her international duties with her coaching role at Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA.
Basketball Australia announced the deal Tuesday, saying the signing marked the start of the road to the Olympics at Tokyo in 2020.
Brondello, who started her international playing career as a teenager and played 302 games for the Australian women’s team, has four seasons of experience as a head coach in the WNBA and led the Mercury to the championship in 2014, when she was voted the league’s coach of the year.
She will start with the Opals on May 1, two days before the squad gathers in Phoenix for a camp.
CHICOPEE, Mass. (Mass Appeal) – Raising awareness and providing support for those dealing with breast cancer is crucial, and we’re extremely lucky in Western Massachusetts to have an abundance of outreach fundraisers and events. The Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Pioneer Valley walk is coming up, and American Cancer Society’s Development Manager Mahsoun Choudhury and Participant Tammy Glynn visited the show to talk about the exciting event!
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Pioneer Valley
Sunday, October 29, 2017 at Stanley Park.
Registration opens at 10:00am walk begins at 11:00am.
If you’d like to sign up or volunteer, visit their website
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Birmingham Firefighters controlled a fire that consumed two tractor trailers early Monday morning.
According to Battalion Chief Williams, a call came in around 2 a.m. of a tractor trailer fire in the 2200 block of 27th Avenue North. Upon arrival, crews noticed two 18-wheelers were on fire.
Fuel in the trucks made it difficult for crews to put out the fire quickly. The trailers were parked near a building that sustained minor damage on the outside. Both trailers are a total loss.
No one was injured.
The fire is still under investigation. WIAT will continue to bring you updates as more information becomes available.
Dion James Beard Jr. bought milk on Friday, shot a man with whom he had an ongoing dispute and then dropped off the milk, police said. York homicide suspect bought milk just before shooting, cops say Dion James Beard Jr. bought milk on Friday, shot a man with whom he had an ongoing dispute and then dropped off the milk, police said.
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Tobias Enrique Carrero, a partner in the MIami Marlins from Venezuela, during an interview posted on YouTube in 2012. He was revealed as the person who set up the British Virgin Islands company the Marlins are using to claim international status in a dispute with Miami-Dade County. YouTube
TOKYO, April 5 Daishi Bank and Hokuetsu Bank, two small locally operating Japanese lenders, said on Wednesday they had reached a basic agreement to merge their operations.
The banks, based in Niigata prefecture on the Sea of Japan coast, will set up a holding company in April 2018, they said in a statement.
Japan has roughly 100 so-called regional banks. A shrinking population and the central bank's negative interest-rate policy have created a tough business environment, prompting some to merge or take other steps to shore up their operations. (Reporting by Chris Gallagher; Editing by Himani Sarkar)
Inflation is justifiably a big concern for anyone who relies on income from their investments, and this week’s announcement that the consumer prices index had risen by just under 3pc over the past year will have made sobering reading.
It’s at times like this that we pay particular attention to the ability of investment funds to grow their dividends, and Questor has been on the hunt for the most promising quoted portfolios in this respect (income-seekers should be sure to read Questor’s Income Portfolio, in this space each Friday).
The trade body for investment trusts, the Association of Investment Companies, has a useful tool on its website that aids the process of identifying dividend growers.
You can, for example, order “equity income” trusts by their dividend growth over the past five years. When we did this, several highly regarded portfolios appeared. However, our remit is to look for...
Hooters of Boca Raton will donate a portion of its sales to Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
BOCA RATON, Fla. - A Hooters located about 15 miles from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School is hosting a fundraiser to benefit the Parkland school.
Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School will receive $2 from every purchase of $10 or more made Tuesday at the Hooters in Boca Raton.
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There will also be raffles throughout the day for a chance to win a two-night stay at the Courtyard by Marriott in Aventura and other prizes.
The proceeds raised will be donated to the fund established for the students and faculty of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, where 17 people were killed in a mass shooting on Valentine's Day.
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Mona Piper was Toronto’s longest-serving crossing guard, and loyally protected kids crossing near the corner of Millwood Rd. and Cleveland St. in Leaside for 43 years.
Piper died Wednesday aged 88, spending more than 40 years of her life helping children cross the road on their way to Maurice Cody Junior Public School. She was born Oct. 9, 1929 on Guernsey Island, in the English Channel.
Piper’s daughter Ann told the Star that working as a crossing guard was her mother’s “raison d’être.”
“When I asked her why she didn’t retire long ago, she told me that the children keep her young and give her a reason to get out of bed in the morning,” Ann said.
Josh Matlow (Ward 22, St. Paul’s), posted on Facebook Wednesday about Piper’s death. “On behalf of our community, we are so deeply grateful to Mona and will continue to celebrate her legacy together,” Matlow wrote.
Sharing a bed with your child can be dangerous. It's something parents have been told for decades. Local medical experts are warning parents not to believe the hype over a new study on that very subject.
April 2 National Bank of Abu Dhabi
* Completes merger of First Gulf Bank and National Bank of Abu Dhabi by issuing 1.254 new NBAD share for each 1 FGB share, for FGB shareholders as of close of 30 March 2017
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SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. >> In a full slate of sub-regional contests across Eastern New York Wednesday afternoon the Section II boys and girls lacrosse champions split their sub-regional outcomes.
In reported scores for the Section II girls lacrosse champions playing at Fox Lane High School in Section 1 (Dutchess, Putnam, Rockland and Westecher counties).
Class A: North Rockland 14, Saratoga Springs 6
Class B: John Jay 17, Queensbury 10
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Class C: Brewster 17, Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake 9
Class D: Bronxville 13, Schuylerville 4
Section II hosted the boys sub-regionals at two sites, Columbia High School and Schuylerville High School.
Class A: Niskayuna 21, Kingston 7
Class B: Ballston Spa 19, Warwick Valley 8
Class C: Glens Falls 18, Highland 11
Class D: Schuylerville 8, James O’Neill 7
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Denver Broncos coach Gary Kubiak stepped down from his dream job on Monday because of health concerns, saying ”the demands of the job are no longer a good fit for me.”
Kubiak missed a week of work in October after suffering a complex migraine, his second health scare in three years.
Kubiak went 24-11, including a victory in Super Bowl 50, but a 9-7 finish this season kept the Broncos out of the playoffs.
General manager John Elway said he was saddened and disappointed in Kubiak’s resignation, ”but I understand and respect Gary for doing what’s right for him and his family.”
Elway now embarks on his third head coaching search in his six seasons as Broncos GM.
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Kerri Miller talked to David Kang, North Korea expert and professor of international relations and business at the University of Southern California.
Kerri Miller talked to David Kang, North Korea expert and professor of international relations and business at the University of Southern California. They spoke on April 17.
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* Genesee & Wyoming reports traffic for January 2017
* G&W's traffic in January 2017 was 278,268 carloads, an increase of 59,837 carloads, or 27.4 pct, compared with January 2016
* G&W's same-railroad traffic in January 2017 was 240,801 carloads, an increase of 22,370 carloads, or 10.2 pct, compared with January 2016
* For North American operations traffic in January 2017 was 138,551 carloads, an increase of 11.4 pct compared with January 2016 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
FILE - In this Friday, Feb. 23, 2018, file photo, Los Angeles Dodgers' Justin Turner runs to third from second after a throwing error by Chicago White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada during the third inning of a baseball spring exhibition game, in Glendale, Ariz. Turner has a broken left wrist after being hit by a pitch during a spring training game, Monday, March 19, 2018. Carlos Osorio, File AP Photo
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Fans of Peter Capaldi will want to tune in to BBC America’s spotlight on the veteran actor; the NYCC panel will be streaming live right here! Whether you know Capaldi from Torchwood, Getting On, the most excellent comedy The Thick of It, The Musketeers, or his recent spin as the Twelfth Doctor on Doctor Who, this hour of highlights may just introduce you to the many and varied roles from his filmography.
The panel also serves as a special teaser for this holiday season’s Christmas special, “Twice Upon a Time”, which will be Capaldi’s last appearance as the Doctor before Jodie Whittaker takes on the role. Here’s where and when you can see the panel:
October 06, 2017, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM – The Theater at Madison Square Garden
WASHINGTON (AP) – The U.S. lost 33,000 jobs in September after Hurricanes Harvey and Irma hit Texas, Florida and other Southeastern states. It was the first decline in six years.
The Labor Department says the unemployment rate fell to 4.2 percent from 4.4 percent, the lowest level since February 2001.
Looking past the hurricanes’ impact, the job market and economy generally look healthy. Some economists expect job growth to rebound in the coming months as businesses in the area reopen and construction companies ramp up repair and renovation work.
Last month’s drop was driven by huge losses in a restaurants and bars, which shed 105,000 jobs, a sign of the damage to Florida’s tourism industry.
CHRISTOPHER RUGABER, AP Economics Writer
By Dr. B. Joyce Stallworth, who retired from the University of Alabama in April. Until then, she served as the associate provost for special projects and as a professor of English education.
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MOSCOW (AP) — Tass says Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived at a Russian air base in Syria.
LLEIDA, Spain (AP) — Clashes have erupted between police and protesters in Spain's northeastern Catalan city of Lleida after a judicial ruling ordered the city's museum to return 44 pieces of religious art to the neighboring regional government of Aragon.
Regional police cordoned off the area around Lleida Museum early Monday as technicians prepared to remove the disputed artwork.
Several hundred people turned up to protest the transfer and there were brief scuffles and police baton charges as officers tried to move them further away from the museum.
An Aragon provincial court had given till Monday for the museum to hand over the art — which was originally housed in the region's Sijena monastery — following a 2015 court ruling.
Catalonia bought the art from nuns in 1983 but the court ruled the sale illegal.
Chennai, March 20 (IANS) M. Natarajan (74), the husband of sidelined AIADMK leader V.K. Sasikala, died in a private hospital on Tuesday.
According to a statement issued by Gleneagles Global Health City, Natarajan died at 1.35 a.m.
“Every possible clinical attempt was made to sustain his revival. However, despite our best efforts he was unable to recover,” the statement from the hospital said.
A former public relations official in the Tamil Nadu government, Natarajan was ailing for sometime.
He was admitted to the hospital on March 16 for chest infection and was on ventilator support. Late last year he underwent a dual-organ operation.
The body would be taken to his native village in Thanjavur district.
Sasikala, now in a Bengaluru jail convicted in a corruption case, is expected to come out on parole.
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KENTWOOD, Mich. (WOOD) — Authorities are investigating after a woman threatened violence and demanded money at a Kentwood Islamic center, according to officials at the center.
Dispatchers say police were called to the At-Tawheed Islamic Center at 3357 E. Paris Ave. at 8:46 a.m. on a report of an armed robbery.
The center’s chairman of the board says the woman demanded money and threatened violence. Kentwood police say the woman said she had a weapon and talked about “blowing up.”
Kentwood police say the center was locked at the time and the woman was never inside the building.
A Michigan State Police bomb squad was called in and a police robot was on-scene checking what appeared to be a purse and jacket outside the center, however, Kentwood police say no weapons have been found.
Police say the woman, a Grand Rapids resident in her 30s, was taken to the Kent County jail.
An inexpensive, solar-powered ambulance that can fit down narrow laneways is set to hit the road in rural Bangladesh this year, its manufacturers say. The three-wheeled van, as well-equipped as ambulances used in Bangladesh's cities, runs entirely on solar power - including solar battery power at night - and can be used in rural areas with no grid electricity, according to the developers.
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SHEBOYGAN — The Sheboygan County Sheriff’s Office is looking for assistance in identifying a male subject involved in a possible child enticement case in the Waldo area over the weekend.
The subject is described as a male, white, in his mid 40s to 50 years old, balding with a heavy build and glasses.
Officials believe he is driving a dark-colored Jeep SUV style vehicle with loud exhaust. The suspect may also have ties to the Tennessee area and might have current or previous relatives in the Waldo area.
If anyone has any information regarding this subject, you’re urged to call the Deputy Chad Schoen at the Sheboygan County Sheriff’s Office at 920-459-3112 or Sheboygan Countywide Crime Stoppers at 1-800-CUFTHEM (283-8436).
The changing of the guard at Goldman Sachs — and with it, the prospect of the US banking giant retreating from fixed income trading — sent tremors through its London office last week.
The first ripples came in the form of a frantic rush of news. It began March 9 with a report that CEO Lloyd Blankfein would step down by 2019, and accelerated the following Monday when the bank announced that Harvey Schwartz, co-president and co-COO, was stepping down, leaving his counterpart David Solomon as the lead contender for the top job.
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Garrett Smithley, driving the No. 0 VehicleKEYS.com Chevrolet Camaro, brought home a top-25 finish in Saturday’s Roseanne 300 at Auto Club Speedway.
Smithley had a strong lap in NASCAR Xfinity Series qualifying and started the race in 25th place. The No. 0 JD Motorsports with Gary Keller team finished the race in 23rd place.
“I’m so proud of how this team has done in every race out west,” said Smithley. “The West Coast Swing is always tough on teams this size, but every single one of these guys worked their tails off to get us through. We ran three clean races, and we got a solid finish today at Auto Club Speedway. I’m so thankful to VehicleKEYS.com for giving me a chance. I’m really hoping to see them on for more races this year. I’m ready to be home for a couple weeks, and I’m looking forward to racing in Texas.”
The NASCAR Xfinity Series will take a two-week break before heading to Texas Motor Speedway for the My Bariatric Solutions 300 on April 7th, 2018.
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KUALA LUMPUR: A Malaysian air force plane is missing, the Royal Malaysia Air Force said on Thursday (Jun 15).
The aircraft departed from the Kuantan air base at 11am and lost contact at 11.30am near the Pahang-Terengganu border, the air force said in a media statement.
A search and rescue mission has been launched.
Defence Minister Hishammuddin Hussein said in a tweet that he has received the "troubling news" and hopes all are safe.
Royal Malaysian Air Force says a Hawk 108 fighter jet is feared missing around north Kuantan after losing contact at 11.30am pic.twitter.com/gWCBKJlwgL — Amy Chew (@AmyChewCNA) June 15, 2017
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The 2017 rookie class appears to be a very strong one for the NBA and, on the whole, that is fantastic for the league. However, the group of talented young players, headlined by those at the point guard position, appear to be leaning in something of a controversial direction with regard to one particular point of view regarding all-time NBA greats.
First, Lakers guard Lonzo Ball sided with Kobe Bryant in the seemingly eternal debate concerning L.A.’s long-time centerpiece when compared to LeBron James, although he said for his whole life he’d thought it was James before donning a Laker uniform changed his opinion. Now, No. 1 overall pick Markelle Fultz is doing the same and he said as much in an interview with SiriusXM NBA Radio.
Between a flurry of acquisitions, strong digital sales and an increased international presence, Walmart is going toe-to-toe with Amazon in the online retail battle.
Saw on the news this morning that Tom Brady was caught with his MVP speech already written. This solidified my cheering for the Eagles on Sunday. #FlyEaglesFly #fb
Free Senior health fair at Charles R. Drew Wellness Center
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Looking to get a health screening? The Charles R. Drew Wellness Center will host a free health fair for Seniors on Wednesday, May 30.
It is open to ages 50 and older in recognition of National Senior Health & Fitness Day
Officials say the event will include free health screenings (blood pressure, A1C, kidney & more), an activity zone (Zumba, yoga, chair exercises & more), and exhibitors. Guests can enter to win several prizes including a Fitbit, NutriBullet, gift certificates, exercise equipment and more!
WHEN: Wednesday, May 30 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
WHERE: Charles R. Drew Wellness Center, 2101 Walker Solomon Way
For more information, contact the Drew Wellness Center at 803-545-3200
Yesterday Barrie Mayor Jeff Lehman showed off some pictures showing the results of the on-going waterfront construction that has dominated Lakeshore since the winter…
With Barrie’s first official in water boat show this weekend..
Barrie will be home to Ontario’s first splash on water park debuting on June 24th…
Don’t forget about the Canadian Forces Snowbirds who will put on an amazing display over Kempenfelt Bay on June 28th headed into the Promenade Days Festival and Canada 150 celebration.
A LORRY driver found himself stuck in Camber Docks after the barrier to get to the end of the road was not dropped to grant him access.
According to Eric McLeod, who was watching the scenario unfold, the lorry was trying to get into Camber Docks to load fish up from fishermen in the harbour.
Eric said: ‘A lorry like that cannot reverse up the whole road with all the parked cars around, it is impossible.
‘I think the bollard should always be lowered for lorries.’
The decade-long feud between billionaire Louis Bacon and Canadian fashion designer Peter Nygard over their neighboring properties lives on, as a New York appeals court on Tuesday reinstated Bacon’s defamation lawsuit claiming Nygard forced him to flee the Bahamas.
A lower court tossed out the case in 2016, saying it should be heard in the island nation because the dispute arose from their relationship as neighbors.
Bacon sued Nygard in January 2015 as part of a dispute over plans to expand his property on the exclusive Lyford Cay, claiming the clothing magnate staged rallies targeting him and had employees vandalize his property. Nygard countersued, accusing Bacon of pursuing a vendetta.
Billionaire Bacon Can’t Sue Nygard in N.Y. Over Bahamas Feud
BlackArch, a leading mergers and acquisitions advisory investment bank, is pleased to announce that Adam Tindel has been promoted to Director and Josh Ollek and Ryan Popp have been promoted to Vice President. Mr. Tindel has more than a decade of experience in middle-market mergers, acquisitions and capital raising transactions and joined BlackArch in 2011 after earning his master's degree in business administration with distinction from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.
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The Salvation Army to Receive $1,000 in Fresh Fruits, Vegetables, and Dairy Products in addition to 1,000 Toothbrushes and a $2,000 Grant MILWAUKEE, WI A balanced, nutritious diet is essential to healthy living, as well as a healthy smile. To celebrate National Smile Month and Smile Power Day , Delta Dental of Wisconsin, the state's largest dental insurance provider, is contributing healthy food and toothbrushes to five food pantries across Wisconsin, including The Salvation Army in Milwaukee.
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The Basak Lapu-laLapuity Jeepney Operators and Drivers Association (Balacjoda) will ask the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB-7) to speed up their decision for their P4 increase on minimum fare.
Balacjoda Spokesperson Boboy Belarmino said that their petition has been stalled for over a year already and considering the soaring oil prices at present, LTFRB-7 should grant their petition.
Belarmino will submit their appeal for early resolution before the LTFRB office this afternoon.
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The excitement around Idaho’s state capital culinary scene has nothing to do with potatoes. Tour one of the area’s more than 30 wineries—like much-lauded Cinder and Split Rail—in the Snake River Valley. Book a room at the Modern, a former seedy motel turned hip hotel, and kick back and plot your next meal—try a Belgian breakfast at Waffle Me Up. (Get the recipe for their Liège Waffle HERE.) At night venture out to the Central Idaho Dark Sky Reserve, which offers some of the best stargazing on the planet.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Ventas Inc:
* VENTAS INCREASES FOURTH QUARTER 2017 DIVIDEND
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4pm: This is the first of 4 totally different events Saturday of the fest. Don’t let the afternoon time-slot fool you, this one is sure to be a hit with a line up of great stand up, sketch comedy and improv all in one show!
Host is Matt Werner with Two, Too (Improv), Funeral Twins (Sketch) and headliner Jake West.
6pm: A show bringing comedy from across the country right to Brew City, check out some stand up from San Francisco, Chicago and improv coming from Minneapolis.
Host David Roth with Miles Hendrix and headliner Last Action Movie (Improv).
11pm: Two amazing Milwaukee talents join the stage with a Pittsburg powerhouse! This late night show is not to be missed, featuring an impressive set of stand up comics.
Host is AJ Grill with Carter Deems and headliner Davon Magwood
IHEARTRADIO JINGLE BALL 2017 – Thursday, December 14, 2017 at 8pm on CW50 – CELEBRATE THE SEASON – This 90-minute holiday music event celebrates the season with performances by the year’s biggest recording artists. The star-studded concert event will feature performances from Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, The Chainsmokers, Fifth Harmony, Liam Payne, Camila Cabello and Niall Horan, among others. Original airdate 12/14/2017.
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WHEN David Page looked out into his paddock this morning, a tragedy he had been dreading for years began unfolding in front of him.
SRINAGAR: A group of lawyers today took out a march in protest against the recent killings of three civilians allegedly in firing by security forces in Shopian district, police said.
The lawyers assembled outside the court complex here and took out the march, a police official said.
A spokesman of the Jammu and Kashmir High Court Bar Association expressed concern over the killings in Shopian last week and the "war-like situation" along the border.
"The Bar Association, while condemning the killings, demands immediate arrest of the guilty Army officials," the spokesman said.
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HOUSTON — Good morning, Houston! It's Tuesday, April 24th, 2018 and Morning Dose's Maggie Flecknoe has your full forecast plus, the latest on President George H.W. Bush's condition, a historic Houston Rockets win and more. Click play to check it out!
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Data analytics firm Cambridge Analytica, which says it can “change audience behaviour,” had access to information on millions of Facebook users, according to the Observer and New York Times.
Cambridge Analytica worked with the Trump campaign prior to his 2016 presidential election victory, however, the firm has said it did not use any Facebook data.
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Christopher Wylie, who used to work for Cambridge Analytica, has claimed that University of Cambridge professor Aleksandr Kogan privately built an app …
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will visit Japan on March 20-21 to discuss bilateral relations and international issues including the situation on the Korean peninsula, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Monday.
FILE PHOTO: Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov speaks during a press conference with his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu in Moscow, Russia, March 14, 2018. REUTERS/Sergei Karpukhin
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The aircraft is understood to have crashed at just after 1.20pm today.
North Yorkshire Police, the fire service and paramedics are all currently at the scene near Aldborough, Boroughbridge.
A police spokesman said it was not yet possible to confirm any information about casualties.
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said on social media that four fire crews had been sent to the scene.
Aldborough is close to RAF Dishforth - a site used by both the RAF and the British Army, and formerly home to Apache and Lynx helicopters.
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edit: I only found this within the documents. A more tv savvy person can pitch in?
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(AP) — Police officers in St. Louis have come under gunfire for the second time in three days. The Post-Dispatch reports that officers exchanged gunfire with someone inside a car who had been firing an assault rifle at a pickup truck Friday afternoon. Police say that immediately after that shooting, the car turned onto a street where officers were investigating an earlier incident. Police say shots were then fired from the car at the officers. The officers returned fire.
No officers were injured. Police say the car sped off, and police are searching for it. On Wednesday, police say four people were arrested who had been in a car from which shots were fired at officers.
MIAMI COUNTY, Ind. – Authorities seized orange ecstasy pills shaped like President Trump’s head during a large drug bust in Indiana, police announced Friday.
Indiana State Police said 129 people were arrested over the course of the operation, which was dubbed “Blue Anvil.”
Nine different departments in north central Indiana teamed up for six days to make the arrests, targeting drug trafficking on Indiana highways.
“This is the eighth straight year we have organized summer driving season kickoff patrols,” said Indiana State Police Sergeant Dan Prus, who organized and oversaw the patrols. “Summer is a peak travel time with an increased volume of people traveling thought-out Indiana.
The ecstasy pills depicting the president’s face were orange and had the phrase “great again” written on the back.
In addition to the ecstasy, officers found cocaine, heroin, LSD, methamphetamine, marijuana, psilocybin mushrooms, MDMA, prescription medication and numerous drugs that have yet to be identified, according to WXIN.
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By Hayden Wright
Sam Smith has an Oscar, four GRAMMYs and two albums’ worth of his own music to perform. But when it comes time to sing karaoke, he doesn’t reach for “Stay With Me” or “Latch”—he’s all about Fifth Harmony.
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During a Tonight Show interview with Jimmy Fallon, Smith confessed that he’s uncompromising in his desire to get wasted and sing “Work From Home” before small crowds… whenever he finds himself in a situation where he has to sing karaoke.
“I hate karaoke,” Smith said. “I don’t think karaoke works if you…can sing.”
Nevertheless, Sam had a discography of choice. “I’d only ever do Fifth Harmony—ever—ever,” he said.
Sam and the ladies of Fifth Harmony have a karaoke history. Last year, the girl group appeared during his segment of Carpool Karaoke with James Corden.
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The brother of Nikolas Cruz, Zachary Cruz, center, leaves the courtroom after his brother's arraignment, March 14, 2018. The Broward Sheriff’s Office arrested Zachary Cruz March 19, and charged him with trespassing at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, the scene of last month’s mass shooting by his brother Nikolas. Wilfredo Lee AP
FILE- In this May 16, 2017 file photo, Maria Herrera, a mother who became active in the search for Mexico's missing after four of her sons disappeared, weeps after speaking about murdered journalist Javier Valdez during a protest against the killing of reporters, in front of the Interior Ministry in Mexico City. Mexico's interior Alfonso Navarrete Prida said via Twitter late Monday, April 23, 2018, that federal authorities have arrested a suspect in the killing of internationally recognized journalist Javier Valdez. Rebecca Blackwell, File AP Photo
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The Clear Lake boys golf team started off their season a little shaky, graduating eight seniors and bumping up to Class 3A this 2018, but things quickly turned around for the boys in black and gold. Hours of practice and hitting the course later, the young, but much improved, Lions cut 80 strokes off their team score from the start of the season to the end to place third in the state. Click on the video tab for the full story.
Microsoft's Cortana refuses to sit idly by as Amazon's Alexa hogs all the skills. Even though the two digital helpers are best buds (by way of their upcoming partnership), Cortana is feeling competitive. The AI can now connect to your Gmail account via Windows 10, allowing it to access multiple calendars, contacts, and -- of course -- mail, as spotted by Windows Central.
U.S. television network CBS announced Thursday it will explore a possible merger with Viacom amid accelerating consolidation in the media industry. The CBS board "has established a special committee of independent directors to evaluate a potential combination with Viacom," CBS said in a news release after the stock market closed.
The move opens the potential to rejoin two companies that were split in 2006, combining CBS with Viacom's networks which include Nickelodeon, MTV, BET and Comedy Central. The companies previously explored a combination in 2016, but later abandoned the effort. Big media companies are under pressure to lock in top-flight creative content as the traditional broadcast industry is disrupted by Netflix and other streaming options.
Big transactions outstanding include Disney's proposed $52.4 billion acquisition of key 21st Century Fox assets, and AT&T's proposed takeover of Time Warner, which is in litigation following an antitrust complaint by the Department of Justice.
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The Premier League has finally returned, but that has only sharpened the need for some clubs to complete urgent transfer business.
The transfer window still has more than two weeks to run, and defending league champions Chelsea look most in need of reinforcements after an opening-day defeat and with the Diego Costa saga rumbling on.
Liverpool are also battling to keep hold of Philippe Coutinho, while there are many other deals involving clubs all over the country - and the continent - in the pipeline.
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Dominica-born Mary Alice Prosper, is the 2017 St. Thomas USVI 2017 Centennial Carnival Queen.
Prosper beat four other competitors to win the beauty contest which formed part of carnival celebrations organized by the St. Thomas Carnival Committee.
A crowd favorite, according to reports, Ms. Prosper won the awards for Ms. Cooperative and Ms. Intellect.
The competition, which forms part of the annual carnival celebrations, was organized by the St. Thomas Carnival Committee.
The event was held last weekend at at the Lionel Roberts Stadium in St Thomas USVI.
Ms. Prosper is the daughter of Judy Turney and Cowin Prosper of Wesley, Dominica.
20 arrested for disrupting Legislature at California Capitol
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Highway Patrol officers have arrested 20 people who disrupted proceedings in the state Assembly.
The Assembly paused proceedings Tuesday while demonstrators from the Poor People's Campaign chanted.
CHP officials say the demonstrators did not resist arrest and officers did not use force to detain them. They'll face charges that include refusing to leave a public building, demonstrating without a permit and disobeying a lawful order.
The Poor People's Campaign is a national movement protesting gun violence and corporations that profit from war. Campaign leaders say 18 people were arrested during a demonstration outside the governor's office last week.
The group says it plans more protests in the coming weeks.
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Mudéjar temple in Guadalupe, Cáceres. Guadalupe’s Royal Monastery of Santa María was witness to one of the most important moments in Spain’s history – it was here that Queen Isabella I of Castile and King Ferdinand II of Aragon offered the caravel ships to Columbus for his trip across the Atlantic. Among the town’s highlights are the Santa María de Guadalupe plaza, the children’s college, the baroque Santa Trinidad church and the five medieval arches which adorn two ancient walls.
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The executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota always carries a copy of the document in the breast pocket of his suit jacket. And under his leadership, the ACLU-MN gave away tens of thousands of the pamphlet that guides the country and guarantees our civil rights.
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A full-day workshop exploring this 19th-century printing process with Dan Estabrook draws from the very beginnings of photography on paper, from the early “Photogenic Drawings” of William H. F. Talbot to the later advancements in the process. Participants will dive right in, making photograms on plain salted paper, then work their way up to gelatin-sized and toned prints, looking at the variations in salt printing formulae along the way. Dan will also discuss how to create the right negatives, using the students’ own images, to best show the beauty of this wonderful technique.
Limited to 12. Participants should bring no more than 5 images on a flash or external hard drive to work with for the day.
$350 to participate.
Located at Columbia College Chicago at 600 S. Michigan Ave.
Police kill ‘Ben Ten’: Central Division officers bracing for protest
Officers of the Central Division have been placed on alert after the shooting of 26-year-old Dillon Matthews aka "Ben Ten", during a police exercise in Manoo Trace, off Crown Trace in Enterprise this morning.
Officers of the Central Division Task Force visited Matthews' home at around 2.30 am to execute an arrest warrant for guns and ammunition, when upon entering the home, they were greeted with gunfire from Matthews, sources said.
Officers reportedly returned fire, hitting Matthews several times, killing him on the spot.
Investigators said a .9 mm pistol and ammunition was recovered.
In light of protests by Crown Trace residents over the killing of Keon Moore last Wednesday, senior Central Division officers told Newsday they were placed on high alert after the killing and were anticipating similar action from residents today.
It also organised Run for National Integrity on August 14 at 6.30 am from Kokrajhar Government HS and MP School. Besides, sports competitions are being held among the youth and school children on the occasion.
The prizes for the winners of these competitions will be distributed during the main function of the Independence Day on August 15.
In this connection, Kokrajhar Deputy Commissioner Bibekananda Choudhury has appealed to all the people to participate in the Run for National Integrity programme.
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* Majesco announces fiscal 2017 year-end financial results
* Q4 loss per share $0.02
* Q4 revenue $28.2 million versus $32.3 million
* Majesco says 12-month order backlog at march 31, 2017 was $64.0 million as compared to $62.1 million at December 31, 2016. Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
March 31 Essar Steel Algoma Inc:
* Essar Steel Algoma extends stay of proceedings and debtor-in-possession financing
* Essar Steel Algoma - obtained order on march 30 from ontario superior court of justice extending stay of proceedings under companies' creditors arrangement act
* Essar Steel Algoma Inc -lenders under existing dip have also consented to an extension of scheduled maturity of dip to april 30, 2017
* Essar Steel Algoma Inc - Ontario superior court of justice extended stay of proceedings under companies' creditors arrangement act to April 30, 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
BEIJING (China) April 18 (APP): Shanghai-listed steel manufacturer
‘Baosteel’ has won the bid for supplying steel material to Karachi Coastal Power Station, which is the first export deal for China-designed third-generation nuclear power technology.
China has become the fourth country after the US, France and South Korea to independently export third-generation nuclear power technology, a Chinese news portal reported on Tuesday.
Under the Chinese government’s plan for nuclear power, Baosteel has been developing steel for nuclear power plants since 2006.
The company’s products are in line with all nuclear safety regulations and have been widely applied in the domestic market, the report said.
The nuclear power plant in Pakistan’s Karachi broke ground in 2015, the report concluded.
SNOW CAMP, N.C. — Twelve students were injured in a school bus crash in Alamance County Wednesday morning, according to Highway Patrol Master Trooper Chris Knox.
The wreck occurred around 7:29 a.m. at Beale Road and Mt. Hermon Rock Creek Road in the Snow Camp area of Alamance County. The bus was carrying 41 students. The school is unknown.
Trooper Knox says a passenger vehicle pulled out in front of the bus, which led to the crash. Students sustained minor injuries as a result.
The investigation is ongoing.
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Polish authorities have charged a Tunisian citizen with murder in the stabbing death of a 21-year-old Polish man on New Year’s Eve, a case that sparked violent protests over the weekend.
The trouble began Saturday evening when the Pole, identified only as Daniel, got into a quarrel with the employees of a kebab restaurant in Elk, in northeastern Poland.
Prosecutor Wojciech Piktel said Monday that investigators are still unsure of all the circumstances, but it appears Daniel took two bottles of a beverage from the restaurant without paying. In the ensuing brawl, a 26-year-old cook in the restaurant used his knife to deliver two fatal stabs to Daniel.
The following evening people protesting the man’s death threw stones at store windows and at police, sparking the arrest of 28 people.
Former Talking Heads frontman David Byrne, actor Macaulay Culkin and director Ariel Schulman were also in the audience for the show, which benefitted Opus 118 Harlem School of Music.
The first two of 20 3-foot-tall statues of Nipper as part of A'Downtown is Pawsome,A' outside the Albany Center Gallery Friday June 9, 2017 in Albany, NY. The first two of 20 3-foot-tall statues of Nipper as part of A'Downtown is Pawsome,A' outside the Albany Center Gallery Friday June 9, 2017 in Albany, NY.
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The murder trial for Isaiah Hagan is set to start again Wednesday.
Hagan is accused of killing 20-year-old Halee Rathgeber. Halee's body was found last year at the Alcoa Soccer Fields in Newburgh.
Four days into Hagan's murder trial earlier this month, the judge declared a mistrial.
The jury pool had been selected, opening statements from both attorneys were given, and some evidence had even been presented. On the fourth day, one of the jurors mentioned seeing Hagan outside the courtroom.
The juror commented that it was odd to see the defendant because he thought the jury would have been escorted a different way to where that couldn't happen. The juror said it made him feel uncomfortable.
In response to the incident, the judge said the "impact on all parties was significant" and then granted the defense's motion for a mistrial.
The trial is set to start at 8:30 a.m.
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Baltimore Social, the adult sports league that brought bocce to the under-60 crowd and made it cool to join a cornhole team, is back for the summer with a new name, Volo City, and an expanded focus.
In 2015, Volo City launched a youth sports league for kids aged six to 12. This year, the league established the Volo City Youth Foundation that allows kids to play sports for free for each adult that registers to play a Volo City sport.
Nationwide, the Baltimore-based Volo City has more than 175,000 members in seven cities who play everything from soccer to flag football to bocce in casual matchups that are meant to be about socializing as much as physical activity.
The organization plans to continue growing by adding fitness and wellness classes, nutrition program and competitive performance leagues, CEO Giovanni Marcantoni says.
For information about their youth sports program and Volo City Youth Foundation, visit volocityfoundation.org/baltimore/
Image courtesy of Volo City.
Gaza Terrorists fired rockets at the civilian town of Sderot on Friday night.
One of the rockets fired from Gaza on Friday night landed in the courtyard of a kindergarten in the southern town of Sderot, police said.
The missile caused damage to the kindergarten building, including smashing a window, but no injuries. No one was in the building when the rocket struck.
On Friday night, several rockets were fired at southern Israel, and security forces had been searching the area to find where they landed.
In addition to the missile found in the kindergarten, another hit a Sderot street, causing damage to nearby cars and a house, officials said late Friday.
A third incoming rocket was intercepted by Israel’s Iron Dome missile defense battery, the army said.
There were no serious injuries caused by the rockets, but some Israelis suffered anxiety attacks and received medical treatment, ambulance services said.
Posted a couple of days ago we need a Masilla/McMeeken type of big fast second row and that we could let Thompson go.
Can see us picking someone up at the World cup
Washbrook next to move out as we have Dean Hadley back who can fulfill what Washbrook gave us.
While we have been hearing quite a few rumours about the next generation Mi Max, the press renders of the handset have now surfaced.
The press renders of the alleged Xiaomi Mi Max 2 have surfaced giving the first look to the upcoming smartphone. For starters, the handset seems to have a slightly refreshed design and a few changes. The edges have been smoothly rounded off making it curved and easy to hold. More importantly, Xiaomi seems to be adding the USB Type-C port instead of the regular micro USB port.
The Xiaomi Mi Max 2 is said to retain the 6.44 inch display but would get a slightly bigger 5000 mAh battery. The handset is expected to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 chipset. Also expected is a 16 MP rear facing camera and a front facing 5 MP camera. Xiaomi may unveil the device on April 19 alongside the flagship Mi 6.
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Just east of downtown, or "Eado" as many people know it, 8th Wonder brewery sits among the warehouses and graffiti walls.It's a fun destination with production facilities, a taproom, and beer garden where the dream of two college friends meets the reality of running a business together... all based on beer.The brewery will host their annual "Celebr8ion of Beer" event on March 17 from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
PARIS, March 19 (Reuters) - Societe Generale SA said on Monday that it had entered into a “more active” phase of discussions with U.S. authorities over their investigation into IBOR submissions and transactions made by the French bank involving Libyan counterparts.
The bank said it hoped for a resolution to the two matters in the coming weeks.
Societe Generale said that it could not yet determine the financial impact of the dispute and that it had booked in a 2.3 billion euro ($2.8 billion) provision for all disputes into its financial statements.
Within this provision is approximately 1 billion euros that is allocated to IBOR and Libyan matters, the bank said.
​ ($1 = 0.8154 euros) (Reporting by Richard Lough; editing by Laurence Frost)
Reno police arrest 22 for alcohol violations at bar crawl
RENO — Reno police arrested 22 people at an annual bar crawl over the weekend where participants dress as Santa.
The arrests were for various crimes but more than half were alcohol-related charges, including DUI, intoxicated pedestrians in the road and open containers of alcohol.
The Reno Police Department says it visited 64 businesses during the event and used underage volunteers to check compliance with alcohol ID laws. Police say they cited five bars and restaurants for serving drinks to minors.
The Reno Gazette-Journal reports 10,000 people attended the Santa Crawl on Saturday.
It was the 17th annual event.
The Strafford County Drug Task Force announced the following arrests, as a result of Granite Hammer Operations over the past three months. The arrests were made with the assistance of the Dover, Rochester, Somersworth, UNH, Milton Police departments, and US Marshals.
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Odell Beckham Jr. Says He Wants to Be Highest-Paid NFL Player
The good news for the Giants secondary is that practicing against Odell Beckham Jr. will definitely make almost any in-game assignment feel like a breeze. The bad news is you might end up on the wrong side of a highlight at practice.
Beckham has already made plenty of spectacular one-handed catches in his career, but each new one-handed grab is always a sight to see.
So this just happened at #GiantsCamp 👀🔥 pic.twitter.com/w3kFtK7gbK — New York Giants (@Giants) August 14, 2017
Beckham leaping and pulling the ball down with one hand isn't even the best part of this video. The way he makes it look so effortless is what is truly amazing about this play.
The only thing that could make this play any better is if Josh Norman was the defender.
Just two weeks ahead of next month's introduction of tighter tailpipe emissions standards for petrol vehicles, some car dealers here are still trying to get rid of their older, more polluting models.
Some, for instance, are slashing prices to move their older stock.
Others, however, said they had begun selling Euro 6-compliant models, having already sold their older models earlier this year.
With the aim of improving air quality here, the National Environment Agency first announced three years ago that petrol vehicles sold here must meet Euro 6 standards - referring to vehicular emissions standards defined by European Union directives - by September of this year.
Diesel vehicles will also be expected to meet these standards by January next year.
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Indian ADRs ended mostly higher on Wednesday. In the IT space, Infosys was up 0.78 percent at USD 18.14 and Wipro was down 0.22 percent at USD 4.55.
In the banking space, ICICI Bank was up 1.55 percent at USD 8.53 and HDFC Bank added 8.62 percent at USD 105.17.
In the other sectors, Tata Motors shed 0.42 percent at USD 21.09 and Dr Reddy's Laboratories was up 0.03 percent at USD 28.96.
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April 10 Activist investor Jana Partners LLC disclosed an 8.3 percent stake in Whole Foods Market Inc and said that it intends to hold discussions with the company's board about exploring possible strategic options.
Jana, which is the second biggest shareholder in the organic and natural food grocer, said it was also prepared to nominate members to Whole Foods' board, a regulatory filing showed on Monday. (bit.ly/2okbH8b)
(Reporting by John Benny in Bengaluru; Editing by Anil D'Silva)
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DENVER — The San Francisco Giants placed right-hander Jeff Samardzija on the 10-day disabled list with shoulder tightness.
Samardzija left his start Tuesday after throwing 23 pitches and giving up two runs in the first inning. He’s 1-4 with a 6.56 ERA this season.
The 33-year-old Samardzija said the shoulder ailment is one that “comes and goes. It’s one of those things, where you have to deal with it.”
To take his place on the roster, the Giants recalled righty Tyler Beede from Triple-A Sacramento. Beede made two starts with San Francisco in April, going 0-1 with a 8.22 ERA.
He was selected by San Francisco in the first round of the 2014 draft.
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Los Angeles tourism officials are launching an advertising campaign Tuesday with the message “Everyone is welcome” — a clear response to President Trump’s proposed travel ban.
The campaign features a 93-second music video showing people of various ethnic backgrounds hugging, dancing and skateboarding near iconic L.A. tourism spots including the Original Farmer’s Market, Walt Disney Concert Hall, Venice Beach and Olvera Street.
As “Real Love Baby” by Father John Misty plays, two young men share a kiss on a rainbow-colored staircase and a jogger greets a friend sitting on a restaurant patio in a wheelchair, holding the world’s calmest Chihuahua.
The video will play on the social media sites for Discover Los Angeles, the tourism board for the region. It will also appear in social media feeds in Canada, Mexico, China, Britain and Australia. Discover Los Angeles doesn’t have any plans currently to buy TV advertising time for the message.
Read the full story on LATimes.com.
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Last year, Australian pop-punker Alex Lahey’s infectious album title track “I Love You Like a Brother” captured the very special love-you-always, hate-you-sometimes dynamic of having a sibling pretty close to your own age. Her latest video offers a chance to meet the real-life sibling who inspired the song: younger brother Will Lahey, who’s gamely agreed to co-star both as an adult and in old home-video footage with his sister. Is it true that “people say we look the same but I don’t think we do”? Watch below.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio State University says all of its new undergraduate students will be getting an iPad beginning next fall.
The university says it's part of a new collaboration with Apple.
The tech giant and Ohio State will create an iOS design laboratory for the university and help students learn coding skills and mobile app development.
The school says Apple employees will work at the lab to help with the partnership.
Apple CEO Tim Cook tells The Columbus Dispatch that he loves the idea because state universities are important to serving the community as well as a large number of students.
He says Ohio State's leaders impressed him with their forward thinking and hopes many others will follow.
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DICKSON, Tenn. — A Tennessee sheriff’s deputy was fatally shot during an altercation Wednesday, and police were searching for a suspect believed to be “armed and dangerous,” authorities said.
Authorities identified the suspect as Steven Wiggins, who is described as a white male with balding brown hair.
The deputy was killed following a traffic stop early Wednesday, authorities said.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and other police agencies searching for Wiggins say he’s armed and dangerous.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — UPDATE 9:45 PM 3/19/2018: Police say Jerry Yarber has been found and is safe.
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Kansas City police are looking for a missing man who can't communicate verbally due to a stroke.
Police say Jerry L. Yarber was last seen at about 3 p.m. Monday at his residence near the 6900 block of E. 85th Terrace in Kansas City, Missouri.
He's described as 6'2" and 245 pounds. He was last seen wearing glasses, a black coat, blue shirt, blue jeans and black shoes. He also walks with a cane.
Anyone with any information on Yarber's whereabouts is asked to call 911 or the KCPD Missing Persons Unit at 816-234-5136.
BELFAST, June 15 (Reuters) - Talks between British Prime Minister Theresa May's Conservative Party and Northern Ireland's Democratic Unionist Party to secure support for a minority government are to continue in London today, a DUP spokesman said on Thursday.
Deputy Leader Nigel Dodds is leading the DUP delegation to London as party leader Arlene Foster has returned to Northern Ireland, the spokesman said.
Dodds will meet May at Downing Street on Thursday afternoon for one of a series of meetings May is having with the leaders of Northern Ireland parties in an effort to reach agreement on setting up a new power-sharing government for the region, he said. (Reporting by Amanda Ferguson; Writing by Conor Humphries; editing by Guy Faulconbridge)
REYKJAVIK, Iceland — For nine years in a row, the World Economic Forum has ranked Iceland as having the world's smallest gender-equality gap. It has a female prime minister and some of the world's strongest laws on workplace equality and equal pay.
It also has one of Europe's highest per-capita levels of reported rapes, according to statistics agency Eurostat, although legal definitions differ from country to country, complicating comparisons.
A 2010 University of Iceland study found that 30 per cent of Icelandic women aged 18 to 80 reported having been physically attacked by a man at least once, including 13 per cent who reported suffering rape or attempted rape.
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MILWAUKEE – The Jewish Museum Milwaukee is looking for volunteer docents.
The museum is looking for people who love history, talking with other people, learning and teaching, to be volunteer docents at Jewish Museum Milwaukee, 1360 N. Prospect Ave.
“Our volunteers have the chance to make an impact on the community, educating students from throughout the community about Jewish life and history,” said Ellie Gettinger, education director for Jewish Museum Milwaukee, a program of Milwaukee Jewish Federation. “The majority of our group visitors are not Jewish and docents provide for them a sense of what it means to be Jewish — what could be more important in 2017 than to be able to address diverse groups and try and build empathy and understanding?”
Training will start in November and docents will make their own schedule based on availability. If interested, contact Gettinger at 414-390-5742 or EllieG@MilwaukeeJewish.org.
New Delhi: Three Army jawans have been reported missing after an avalanche in Jammu and Kashmir’s Bandipora, according to reports.
The avalanche occurred in the Mani Post Bagtor Gurez sector near the Line of Control (LoC). The search operation has been launched.
On January 26 this year, at least 10 soldiers were killed and several of their colleagues went missing after avalanches hit an army camp and a patrol in Bandipora.
In April, three soldiers died after being buried in an avalanche in Jammu and Kashmir’s Batalik.
German prosecutors are staging a reconstruction of last week's attack on the Borussia Dortmund soccer team's bus as they look for clues about the perpetrators.
The federal prosecutor's office said the reconstruction was being conducted Tuesday. It said in a statement that the exercise is aimed at shedding light on what happened and on evidence found at the scene.
Three explosions went off near the bus in suburban Dortmund last Tuesday, wounding a player and a police officer.
Three copies of a note containing Islamic extremist rhetoric were found at the scene, but officials suspect it might be a red herring.
Prosecutors say a large surrounding area has been combed for further clues.
Two other possible claims of responsibility surfaced, one suggesting a far-left and the other a far-right motive.
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Syrian government blames power cuts on militants
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BEIRUT -- Syria's state news agency says al-Qaida militants have knocked out electricity towers near the capital, causing power cuts in a southern province.
SANA said Monday that fighters from the Fatah al-Sham Front bombed three towers southwest of Damascus, causing electricity cuts in the Quneitra region.
The report came as a cease-fire brokered by Russia and Turkey held for the fourth day amid sporadic violations. Fighting has raged in the water-rich Barada Valley northwest of Damascus over the past two weeks.
The Fatah al-Sham Front and the Islamic State group are not included in the truce.
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Leitrim's Emlyn Mulligan.
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Leitrim star Emlyn Mulligan has transferred back to his home club Melvin Gaels for 2017.
The experienced forward - who is in his ninth season with the Leitrim footballers - returns to the Donegal border club after having spent five years playing with St Brigids in Dublin.
Mulligan moved to the Russell Park based club in 2012 after helping Melvin Gaels to their first county SFC title in fourteen years earlier that year.
His return will be a major boost for the Kinlough outfit who were relegated from the senior ranks in 2014 but bounced back to the top flight twelve months later.
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Police have captured the teen they believe carjacked a woman while her young children were in the car.
The crime happened Aug. 8 in front of the Dollar General in the 3100 block of South Perkins.
Police said Erendira Galvez, 29, left her 3-year-old and 2-month-old in the car with it still running while she went into the store. When she came back, the suspect pulled her away from the car and drove away in it.
Officers found the vehicle crashed in the 4400 block of Willow Creek shortly after. The children were unharmed.
The suspect had fled, but police later identified him as Gerald Robinson Jr., 14. He was arrested and charged with theft of property $2,500-$10,000, two counts of especially aggravated kidnapping and evading arrest.
Police cited Galvez for misdemeanor child endangerment/neglect following the incident.
Like the fellow who narrowly escaped drowning, executives of architectural and engineering firms in Nevada are really cautious as they venture back into the water.
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Just months after she struck a plea deal to avoid time behind bars, the fiancee of Marion “Suge” Knight was sentenced to three years in jail Friday for a probation violation linked to the former rap mogul’s pending murder trial.
Guardian photographer Carly Earl visited the scene as some residents return to inspect the destruction from a blaze that ripped through the New South Wales far south coast town on Sunday. It is feared up to 100 buildings, including dozens of homes and businesses, were destroyed
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Customers may visit any Twice Daily location to get a free pair of eclipse glasses with no purchase necessary. One pair will be provided per person while supplies last.
Eclipse glasses are necessary because looking at the sun directly can cause permanent damages to your eyes. Official eclipse glasses are the glasses that conform to and meet the requirements of ISO 12312-2.
“[ISO 12312-2] are sets of criteria that were developed for any solar lenses to significantly cut infrared radiation and ultraviolet radiation,” said Dr. Ming Wang, an optometrist from Nashville.
The certified glasses were developed by NASA to assist astronauts in outer space when they had to look into the sun.
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New traffic lights are being installed around the city to ultimately handle new signal timing software. Right now, Green Light Project crews are working on signals along Highway 2, including vertical traffic signals and flashing yellow arrow signals for left turn movements.
Once signal lights have been changed, Green Light Project crews will change signal timing with new censors, keeping main corridors open for traffic with little to no stopping for red lights. You probably won’t see difference in signal timings until the project is completed in July or August.
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* Cuts production at Long Lake oil sands facility because of synthetic crude shortages - two market sources.
* Nexen spokeswoman says company "does not publish production or maintenance operations information on an individual asset basis". Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting By Nia Williams and Catherine Ngai)
ABC/Image Group LA It looks like there’s a new country “power couple” in the works.
Over the holiday weekend, Runaway June‘s Jennifer Wayne confirmed she’s engaged to William Michael Morgan, tweeting “It’s you and me… Forever 🙂 @WMMorgan,” along with a photo of the pair’s hands that shows off her engagement ring.
Back in October, William Michael scored his first number one with his debut single, “I Met a Girl.” Right now, Runaway June is enjoying their very first top-40 hit with “Lipstick” as well.
Jennifer also happens to be the granddaughter of Hollywood icon John Wayne.
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A Canadian man was charged Tuesday with 10 counts of premeditated murder after a driving rampage in Toronto that left 10 people dead and 15 others injured along a busy sidewalk.
The front end damage of the van that the driver used to hit several pedestrians in Toronto, Ontario, on Monday on April 23, 2018.
At least nine people were killed and 16 others wounded Monday when a driver rammed his rental van into a crowd of pedestrians in downtown Toronto, police said, without revealing a possible motive.”This is going to be a complex investigation,” deputy police chief Peter Yuen told reporters. “We have one person in custody and the investigation is ongoing.””We can confirm for you tonight right now we have nine people that are dead, 16 injured,” Yuen said.
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In his first court appearance, Alek Minassian, 25, stood in the dock, wearing a white prison jumpsuit, his head shaved and his arms behind his back.
He was also charged with multiple counts of attempted murder.
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Suffolk Police have warned of possible delays in the A14 in tomorrow’s rush hour as they escort a 76 tonne abnormal load through the county to Felixstowe Docks.
The 5.66m wide, 18.05m long and 4.42m high cases will be met by their Suffolk Police escort at 9am on Tuesday at A1303 Quy Bridge layby east of Cambridge.
The load will join the A14 at junction 35, Cambridge East, and take the road to the Felixstowe Dock exit where it will use local roads to the docks.
Get VIP Tickets for An Evening with Garrison Keillor, Just Passing Through
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Join St. Louis Public Radio for a special evening with An Evening with Garrison Keillor, Just Passing Through. Using his unique blend of wit, wisdom and humor, Keillor will share stories about growing up in the midwest, the people of lake Wobegon, and late-life fatherhood.
St. Louis Public Radio has a limited number of premium orchestra tickets for An Evening with Garrison Keillor, Just Passing Through. Tickets are $100 each. Proceeds from all tickets sold by St. Louis Public Radio will benefit the station and will be mailed within two weeks of the show.
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We’ve made it to episode 150 and we’re bringing plenty of guests for this edition of The Scoop! Vikings running back Latavius Murray joins Doogie. Minnesota native and former Gopher, and now current Buffalo Sabre, Casey Mittelstadt stops by. We round out the guests with current Minnesota resident and 14-time Winter X-Games medalist Tucker Hibbert. Doogie has plenty of notes on the Vikings, Wolves, and Twins as well as local NBA and MLB draft prospects. All that right here on episode 150 of The Scoop podcast!
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — At least 15 Mississippi companies are heading to the Middle East next month in the hopes of establishing new partnerships.
The Clarion-Ledger (http://on.thec-l.com/2lPofQX ) reports that the businesses will be visiting Dubai and Jordan in late March as part of a Mississippi Development Authority trade mission.
Citing Dubai's expansive and continual growth, MDA Executive Director Glenn McCullough Jr. said the region was ripe with opportunity for partnerships with Mississippi companies.
Companies that will be going on the trip include Belmont-based air compressor manufacturer Wood Industries, as well as Hattiesburg-based Bio Soil Enhancers, a company that manufactures microbial products to improve crop production without fertilizers.
More than 100 Mississippi companies, large and small, went on MDA-hosted trade missions last year. The group has 10 international trade missions planned for 2017.
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Information from: The Clarion-Ledger, http://www.clarionledger.com
YELLOWKNIFE (February 2, 2018) – The Department of Infrastructure is anticipating heavy industrial traffic along the Ingraham Trail (Highway 4), 24 hours per day until the end of March. Simultaneously, the Yellowknife area continues to see an increase in tourism and related traffic on Highway 4.
Department officials regularly patrol highways in the Northwest Territories to monitor conditions. Additionally, we have increased the number of Highway Transport Officer Patrols to ensure commercial carriers are operating in a safe manner.
Drivers are reminded to drive according to conditions, particularly around turns, and to stay in their lane. For those wanting to travel Highway 4 to view aurora borealis or access recreational activities, you’re asked not to stop or park along highway. Please visit this page for information on safe parking locations.
If you have any questions or concerns, contact Greg Hanna, communications coordinator, at greg_hanna@gov.nt.ca or 867-767-9082, extension 31046.
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LAS VEGAS — Behind steady play from goalie Marc-Andre Fleury, the Vegas Golden Knights notched victories in their first three regular-season games and created a believer in John Lytle.
Lytle strolled over to the sports book at Texas Station Gambling Hall & Hotel in North Las Vegas to make a futures bet that the new N.H.L. franchise would capture the Stanley Cup in its inaugural season. When Lytle, an Air Force veteran who served in Iraq, posted his $100 ticket on Instagram, a few of his friends purchased their own, locking in odds as high 200-1.
Lytle is among a contingent of Las Vegas residents in line for a massive payday if the Golden Knights prevail in the best-of-seven series against the Washington Capitals. Vegas leads the series 1-0. Game 2 is scheduled for Wednesday night in Las Vegas.
While the winnings will not be the windfall the soccer club Leicester City delivered to fans who got 5000-1 odds on the middling club winning the Premier League two years ago, the money will be nothing to sneeze at.
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ROME (AP) - The Italian news agency ANSA says a Spanish non-governmental organization's migrant rescue ship has been sequestered in Sicily by prosecutors' orders.
The seizure took place Sunday in Pozzallo port, where a day earlier the Proactiva Open Arms' vessel brought 216 migrants it had rescued last week in the Mediterranean north of Libya.
ANSA says Catania Prosecutor Carmelo Zuccaro is investigating three people for suspected criminal association for illegal immigration, including the commander of the boat.
Officials of the NGO couldn't immediately be reached for comment. ANSA quoted lawyer Rosa Emanuela Lo Faro, representing the commander, as saying "I guess they've instituted the crime of solidarity."
The NGO has said a Libyan coast guard vessel threatened to shoot its rescue dinghies if they didn't offload the migrants rescued in international waters.
Willzay wrote: Some of the conspiracy theories on the nutjob forum are a decent lunchtime read. My particular favourite is the suggestion that Brett Ferres is the mastermind.
It is a rather amusing read. I do feel for them too though, some posts smack of desperation for it to be just a ruse or clearedup easily with an apology - can't really blame them for that.
LOS ANGELES — Charles Manson’s cremated remains have been scattered nearly four months after the cult leader died in prison. A funeral was held Saturday following a court battle for the 83-year-old’s remains.
Pastor Mark Pitcher of the Church of the Nazarene in Porterville, California, says 20 to 25 people attended the funeral.
Among them were Manson’s grandson, Jason Freeman, and Freeman’s wife, Audrey.
Freeman prevailed last week in a months-long court fight for custody of Manson’s remains.
His grandfather was cremated after the service and his ashes scattered.
Pitcher said Monday he agreed to lead the service because Freeman and his wife are Christians.
Manson was sentenced to life in prison for orchestrating the 1969 murders of actress Sharon Tate and eight others.
He died in November.
WESTERVILLE, Ohio (WCMH) — Oh, deer! The Westerville, Ohio, police caught some pretty intense video responding to a fight in progress call.
Video captured by a Westerville police officer’s dash cam shows two deer fighting in the street.
As the officer comes around the corner, the deer can be seen running into the street before raising their hooves in combat.
The two then quickly run into the woods and off screen.
No information was available if either deer was arrested in the incident.
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Wheat exports from the country during first four months of current financial year witnessed 100 percent increase as compared the exports of the corresponding period of last year.
During the period from July-October, 2017-18, about 906 metric tons of wheat worth US $ 254,000 exported as against the exports of the same period of last year, according the data of Pakistan Bureau of Statistics.
Meanwhile, the exports of sugar also recorded 100 percent increase as about 141,409 metric tons of sugar costing US $ 60.922 million were exported as compared the exports of same period last year.
In first four months of current financial year country earned US $457.663 million by exporting about 915,228 metric tons of rice, which were recorded at US $858,135 metric tons valuing US $391.595 million of same period last year showing an increase of 16.87 percent. During the period under review, about 112,779 metric tons of basmati rice valuing US $116.455 million exported as compared.
× Singer Trey Songz Arrested on Suspicion of Domestic Violence: LAPD
Barely a month after R&B performer Trey Songz was accused of punching and choking a woman at a Hollywood Hills party, Los Angeles police have booked the performer on suspicion of domestic violence.
Songz, whose real name is Tremaine Neverson, was arrested early Monday morning by Hollywood Division officers, according to Los Angeles police Lt. Chris Ramirez.
Soon afterward, the 33-year-old was released from custody on $50,000 bail, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s inmate information center.
In a statement posted to his verified Twitter account just before he surrendered to police, Songz said he was being falsely accused.
Read the full story on LATimes.com.
I won’t be speaking too much more on this but would like to thank you for all the prayers and support. 🙏🏾❤️💪🏾 — Trey Songz (@TreySongz) March 19, 2018
Mic quoted Jiaying Zhao, a UBC professor of psychology, in a story about payday loans.
Zhao, who has studied the scarcity mindset that leads people to take out these kinds of loans, said people “end up in the cycle of poverty, in the debt cycle, and they never get out of it.”
Volvo Trucks asked a lot of drivers a lot of questions about what they wanted in a truck. The answers to those questions became the VNL. Check out this video in which Jack Roberts, senior editor at Heavy Duty Trucking, and equipment editor, Jim Park exchange opinions on the New VNL.
Turkish authorities are close to identifying the suspect responsible for an attack on an Istanbul nightclub in the early hours of New Year's Day.
Deputy Prime Minister Numan Kurtulmus told a press conference: "Information about the fingerprints and basic appearance of the terrorist have been found. In the process after this, work to identify him swiftly will be carried out."
Mr Kurtulmus said Turkey's continuing involvement in Syria, which began in August, clearly annoyed terror groups and those behind them.
He said the offensive to push back so-called Islamic State militants from its border and prevent Kurdish militia fighters from taking ground in their wake would continue until all threats to Turkey were removed.
Earlier on Monday, authorities in Istanbul detained eight other people in relation to the 'terror attack'.
Public nuisance
A 58-year-old Bloomington man was cited for public nuisance Dec. 18 after he urinated on a garage in the 8500 block of Grenadier Avenue. A witness said the man got out of his truck, walked up to the side of the house and urinated, according to the report. The man told police he thought he was at his friend’s house, and he’d stopped his truck because he had to use the bathroom so badly.
Disturbance
A 35-year-old Cottage Grove woman was cited for disturbing the peace after she yelled obscenities at employees of Holiday gas station, 8101 Hadley Ave., during an incident Dec. 19. The woman was upset because she prepaid for gas but then pumped more than the prepaid value. She screamed at staff and threw money at them before leaving, the report said. Police mailed her the citation.
Man Pleads Not Guilty To Using Golf Club In Assault
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) – A Wounded Knee man accused of using a golf club as a weapon has pleaded not guilty in federal court.
Authorities allege 50-year-old Virgil Left Hand Sr. used a golf club to assault another man in Wounded Knee in September, causing serious injury.
Left Hand is scheduled for trial Feb. 6. He could face up to 10 years in federal prison if convicted.
Gallery: In Extremo - Chemnitz 2017
Wasserschloss Klaffenbach, Chemnitz, Germany11th August 2017On their “10 Jahre Burgentour”, IN EXTREMO stopped also at the Wasserschloss Klaffenbach (Castle Klaffenbach) near Chemnitz last Friday. In front of this beautiful location, the audience could look forward to an extra class concert experience. In the morning, the weather in the region was very rainy. But when the event was finally to start, there was luckily no more drop from the sky. The fans were happy that they stayed dry the whole evening so they could enjoy the bands even more. First of all, MANNTRA from Croatia entered the stage and the band managed to pull the audience very quickly. Afterwards, the IN EXTREMO fans got the chance to enjoy an ingenious concert with great sound and hot pyro effects.http://www.manntra.hr/ https://www.facebook.com/ManntraOfficial/http://www.inextremo.de / https://www.facebook.com/officialinextremoMore on In Extremo and Manntra All pictures by Silvio Pfeifer Fotografie
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WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump will be meeting with the families of the victims of a Texas school shooting during a visit to the state Thursday.
White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders made the announcement at the White House briefing Wednesday.
Eight students and two substitute teachers were killed during the shooting at Santa Fe High School on May 18.
The president will be traveling to Houston and Dallas on Thursday.
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The Musical of Musicals (The Musical!) is a tribute — wait for it — to the musical genre. Featuring five performances in the style of different theater masters, from an Andrew Lloyd Webber rock show to a bubbly Rodgers & Hammerstein offering, it’s a masterpiece made for musical lovers. “What’s really appealing about this musical is the fact that you’re getting five musicals for the price of one,” says Misty Theisen, who will direct Asheville Community Theatre’s production. The show — or rather, shows — tell the tale of June, a victim of a greedy landlord, in five distinct renditions. It’s a romping, riotous, 90-minute staging for all ages, rife with puns and subtle references to other famed Broadway shows. Performances will take place at 35below on Fridays and Saturdays, Jan. 6-22, at 7:30 p.m., and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. $20. ashevilletheatre.org. Photo by Alan Theisen
"When I stay in the zone, I do pretty well, and so does everybody," Davidson said. "You want to swing at the ones in the zone."
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Baku. 2 November. REPORT.AZ/ As one of the budget deficit financing sources in the 2018 state budget draft of Azerbaijan, funds from privatization of state property mentioned in the amount of 100 mln AZN.
Report informs citing the draft, this figure is more by 68.768 mln AZN or 3.2-fold than corresponding figure in 2016 and less by 100 mln AZN or 2-fold than forecasted in 2017.
Notably, in first 6 months of this year, 52.324 mln AZN was transferred to the state budget from privatization of state property, which makes 26.2% of the annual forecast for 2017 (task makes 95.38 million AZN).
The UK staged the lowest number of strikes last year
This is a stark contrast to the levels seen when the miners went on strike in the 1970s and 1980s
Some 33,000 workers were involved in disputes, also a record low since statisticians began counting this figure in 1893.
The 276,000 working days lost to industrial action was the sixth lowest on record.
Transport and storage sectors accounted for about a third of stoppages and more than two thirds of days lost, in a year when rows over the role of train guards sparked a series of walkouts.
Wage disputes accounted for about half the total stoppages in 2017 and three quarters of working days lost.
The Office for National Statistics' senior statistician David Freeman said: "While the number of days lost wasn't quite a record low, it has significantly reduced since the early 1990s.
A fire that gutted several homes in Uganda Electricity Board Village, in Njeru Municipality, Buikwe District, destroying property worth millions of shillings has left residents in tears. Mr Zabuloni Mukama, the area Local Council Chairman said although property was lost, nobody was injured or killed in the inferno that broke out at about 2 am on Saturday.
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At least six people have died after a huge fire destroyed a tower block in west London, with the death toll expected to rise. Flames tore up the 24-storey Grenfell Tower in north Kensington, leaving people trapped on upper floors, some holding babies from windows and others jumping from their flats.
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A woman died in a mobile home fire in Crete early Monday morning. The Crete Fire department and Police Department answered a call reporting that smoke was coming from the windows of a mobile home at 2200 Hawthorne Street just after 3 am on Monday morning.
The only resident of the mobile home, 80 year old Jana Johnson, was found inside. The State Fire Marshall’s investigation determined the likely cause of the fire was the resident falling asleep while smoking.
CARACAS, Venezuela — President Nicolas Maduro is looking to expand the number of civilians involved in armed militias as tensions in the crisis-wracked nation continue to rise.
Maduro on Monday said that he hopes the number of militia members will reach 500,000 compared to 100,000 currently. He said each new member would be equipped with a gun.
The Bolivarian militias were created by the late Hugo Chavez with the goal of training 1 million civilians to assist the armed forces in the defence of his socialist revolution from external and domestic attacks.
(CNN) "All the Money in the World" apparently has all the awards momentum in the world, too, despite its proximity to controversy after now former star Kevin Spacey was accused of sexual misconduct.
The Ridley Scott-directed thriller scored three Golden Globe nominations on Monday, including one for Christopher Plummer, who plays billionaire J. Paul Getty in the film.
Plummer stepped into the role after the filmmakers decided to remove Spacey from the film entirely and reshoot the character's scenes again with a new actor, a costly and rare move for a motion picture.
The decision to do so came about six weeks before the film was set to hit theaters in late December.
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The Cass County Board of Supervisors are set to discuss changing the County Attorney status from part-time county officer to a full-time county officer, and then act on Resolution providing that the County Attorney IS a Full-time County Officer. Dave Wiederstein, is the Cass County Attorney.
He also serves as a private practice attorney, Acting Audubon County Attorney, and provides services to the City of Atlantic, through the his partner law firm, Otto-Lorence-Wiederstein, P.L.L.C.
In other business, the Cass COunty Supervisors will discuss and then act on changing the status of the current part-time courthouse custodian to full-time custodian. The meeting takes place 8:30-a.m. Tuesday at the courthouse, in Atlantic.
Kyle Schwarber's first MLB bunt was seriously perfect
Kyle Schwarber had never successfully bunted in his MLB career, and after Monday's game against the Brewers, he should never bunt again because he has achieved perfection.
In the first inning against the Brewers, Schwarber pushed a bunt to third base against the Brewers' shift. The ball trickled down the third-base line as the Brewers players let it roll, expecting it to go foul.
The ball, however, did not continue into foul territory.
It stayed perfectly on the line until eventually hitting the bag for a bunt single. Bunts are usually boring, but if you're going to bunt, you might as well bunt perfectly. Kyle Schwarber did just that.
Bunts seriously don't get any better than that.
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The DFW South Asian Film Festival will return for its third year this March, as interest in cinema from that part of the world c ontinues to grow in North Texas . Closing night at the AMC Village on the Parkway theater in Addison, audiences will be able to catch the North American premiere of Doctor Rakhmabai, a biopic about one of India's first women doctors, and a feminist figure who fought for gender equality in that country.
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TUCSON, Ariz. — Erica McCall had 19 points and 16 rebounds, Karlie Samuelson hit five 3-pointers and scored 17 points and No. 13 Stanford defeated Arizona 77-55 on Sunday.
The Cardinal (12-2, 2-0 Pac-12), winners of four straight, outscored the Wildcats (9-4, 0-2) 20-5 in the second quarter — to lead 40-26 at the half — and 26-16 in the fourth.
Trailing 21-20 after one quarter, Stanford started the second with a 3 from Anna Wilson and after Breanna Workman scored for Arizona, the Cardinal reeled off nine straight. The Wildcats went 1 for 9 from the field and had six turnovers.
Nadia Fingall made 4 of 5 shots and all four of her free throws to score 12 for the Cardinal. Stanford finished 10 of 25 from 3-point range and 13 of 18 from the line. Arizona was 4 of 14 from distance, 9 of 16 on free throws and outrebounded 43-25. Workman had 13 points and nine rebounds. Lucia Alonso and Malena Washington added 12 each for Arizona.
The Reds' four-man outfield rotation has come to an end, with Winker moving to the bench on a regular basis, C.Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports. Winker entered Wednesday's play hitting .245/.354/.325.
Interim manager Jim Riggleman believes that the rotation has hurt the offensive performances off all four Reds outfielders, and emphasized some of the previous offensive contributions of Adam Duvall and Scott Schebler as a rationale for choosing to play them over Winker. Duvall has been suggested as a trade target, but to have any leverage to trade him, the Reds need to play him and see him produce, so in the long run that still may be a path for Winker to gain playing time. Also in defense of the decision, Winker's power has once again disappeared - he has just one homer in 178 plate appearances this season.
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Kilkenny Arts Festival has announced the appointment of Olga Barry as Festival Director.
Her appointment comes following the announcement in recent months that current Festival Director Eugene Downes would complete his five-year tenure with the event’s 45th edition this August.
Olga is currently the Festival Producer for Kilkenny Arts Festival but will take up the new role from September.
Work has begun to raise the only surviving German World War 2 Dornier plane from the bottom of the sea.
The historic aeroplane has been lying at the bottom of the English Channel for more than 70 years!
It's the biggest recovery of its kind ever in British waters and is expected to last three weeks.
Once the Dornier is out of the water it will be restored and put on public display.
A team of divers have been surveying the wreck to make sure there is no unexploded ammunition still on board.
As the plane is so fragile, the salvage team need to pump away the sand that covering the wreck before carefully lifting the plane to the surface.
A three-car crash at Bubbenhall has caused traffic chaos for those driving into and out of Leamington this morning.
The incident took place on the A445 Leamington Road between Spring Hill and Pitt Hill.
Traffic officers are at the scene.
More to follow.
Nationals’ No. 5 prospect Andrew Stevenson and Rockies’ No. 8 prospect Ryan McMahon each collected five hits in Harrisburg’s win over Hartford.
A mobile home is a total loss after a fire broke out Monday morning.
It happened around 4:00 a.m. on Green Street, south of Brandon.
When firefighters arrived, the mobile home had burned to the ground.
We're told no one lived there, and no one was hurt.
The cause of the fire is being investigated.
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CORONADO — Police identified the victim who arrived at Coronado hospital with a gunshot wound Tuesday.
The victim has been identified as 17-year-old Fernando Rosa-Sanchez of San Diego.
Anyone with information is asked to called the San Diego Police Department homicide unit (619) 531-2293.
Pusha T broke out the big guns. In his latest Drake diss, “The Story of Adidon,” the G.O.O.D. Music MC claimed that the 6 God has a secret son via a porn star.
Say what now?
Back in May 2017, a former porn star, Sophie Brussaux, came forward to allege that Drizzy knocked her up. She reportedly hired lawyers and had texts to back up her claim.
And then the story went away.
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Sophie reportedly gave birth to a son named Adonis on October 24, 20017 in Los Angeles—Vulture notes that Drizzy was in town.
Worth noting, Drake’s birthday is October 24.
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QUEBEC — Premier Philippe Couillard is promising to create a guaranteed minimum income for certain Quebecers as part of a $3 billion anti-poverty plan.
Couillard and Employment Minister Francois Blais presented the government’s five-year anti-poverty strategy in Quebec City on Sunday.
The plan would boost the annual income of those who are unable to work by more than $5,000 to about $18,029 a year and establish a guaranteed minimum income for them.
Those deemed able to work would not receive increased benefits under the plan but could be eligible for subsidized training or job search bonuses.
The Quebec government says the plan would help lift about 100,000 people out of poverty by 2023 but anti-poverty groups are already denouncing it, saying it creates two classes of poor by punishing those who are deemed able to work.
The next provincial election is set for October 2018.
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — “Jersey Shore” star Michael “The Situation” Sorrentino and his brother are set to appear in court to face additional tax fraud charges.
Michael and Marc Sorrentino are scheduled to be arraigned on Monday morning in federal court in Newark.
Michael Sorrentino was indicted this month on charges including tax evasion, structuring bank deposits to avoid reporting requirements and falsifying records. Marc Sorrentino was charged with falsifying records to obstruct a grand jury investigation.
The brothers previously pleaded not guilty to charges they filed bogus tax returns on nearly $9 million and claimed millions in personal expenses as business expenses.
Michael Sorrentino appeared on all six seasons of the MTV reality show, which followed the lives of a group of young housemates and ran from 2009 to 2012.
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Communities Across The West Cancel Fireworks Because Of Wildfire Threats A geography professor at the University of Colorado Boulder says that the single biggest day for wildfires to start is July 4.
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BERLIN: The German Defence Ministry said on Monday that the European fighter jet was in poll position to replace its Tornado jets, which it wants to phase out starting in 2025.
It added in a statement that Boeing's F-15 and F-18 fighters, as well as Lockheed Martin's F-35 aircraft, were secondary options. No final decision has been made.
The Eurofighter Typhoon is a joint project between British defence group BAE, France's Airbus and Italy's Finmeccanica.
France and Germany said earlier this year they plan to develop an European fighter jet as they seek to tighten defence and security cooperation.
(Reporting by Sabine Siebold; Writing by Joseph Nasr; Editing by Alison Williams)
YEREVAN. – The National Assembly (NA) of Armenia on Friday ratified the bill on ratifying the agreement regarding the procedure for overseeing the availability and targeted use of military products that are supplied within the framework of the agreement with respect to technico-military cooperation between Armenia and Russia.
The said draft law passed by a vote of 80 for and 7 against.
In addition, the Parliament quickly voted on more than a dozen other law proposals, and completed its activities for the week.
In particular, the NA of Armenia passed the bill on ratification of the agreement regarding cooperation with South Korea in culture, sports, and education.
Never have we seen such a heinous LOSER at just about everything, except being a misogynist, racist, bigot, liar, and narcissist.
In an interview to CNBC-TV18, Laurence Balanco of CLSA spoke at length about Indian market.
Balanco said that at this point, if we have broken the 200-Day (moving average) and we are not getting any signs of slowing down of momentum at this stage, so, your next support there is going to be the August 2017 and September 2017 lows around the 9,680-9,700 area.
According to him, Nifty bank can see some support around 23,600.
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CONCORD, N.H. (AP) - House and Senate budget negotiators have agreed on an $11.7 billion two-year spending plan, and members are expected to sign off on the deal Thursday.
The compromise bills - the spending plan and a companion bill making necessary policy changes - will then go back to the full House and Senate for a vote.
The committee of conference started its work last week with an $11.8 billion budget passed by the Senate and an $11.9 billion plan that was backed by House leadership, but defeated by a small group of conservative Republicans and Democrats.
Republican negotiators said the deal addresses critical problems such as mental health care and the opioid drug crisis. Democrats complained that it cuts taxes for businesses while leaving too many others in need.
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A 23-year-old University of Akron accounting student has been named the nation’s top grocery bagger after claiming the Ohio title two years in a row.
The Medina Gazette reports Brady Long returns to Wadsworth with a $10,000 prize after winning the National Grocers Association’s Best Bagger championship.
Long packs up groceries at Buehler’s Fresh Foods. He competed against nearly two dozen others during the bagging championship in Las Vegas, where they were judged on speed, technique and other factors, including style and attitude.
He says he’ll use the prize money to help him replace his current vehicle, a 1996 van.
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Christian Craig has lived a life well beyond his years, going from the son of a top pro to an amateur recruit who didn't work out to leaving the sport and getting a real job to returning stronger than before.
He's also a dad who brings his wife and son to most of the races, and there's a reason for that—Christian has battled through the mental game of racing and says his son helps keep his mind off of the pressure and danger of racing motorcycles for a living. Before his unfortunate exit from the series due to a torn ACL, he opened up in a very revealing episode of the Racer X Exhaust podcast, presented by Yoshimura.
Subscribe via iTunes or your favorite podcast app by searching for the Racer X Podcast Network. It's also available on the Racer X Illustrated YouTube channel and Google Play Music and is coming soon to Spotify.
MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. - The Martin County School District has released their school bus routes.
Last Friday, the school board reinstated the bus stops from last year. Earlier this year, around 90 stops were eliminated to be in compliance with the state law, but parents and Martin County Sheriff William Snyder said it was too dangerous.
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Caroline Wozniacki will look to win her second Slam in a row in Paris. (Source: AP) Caroline Wozniacki will look to win her second Slam in a row in Paris. (Source: AP)
Australian Open champion Caroline Wozniacki was done with hanging around on Wednesday as she walloped Georgina Garcia Perez 6-1 6-0 in double quick time on Wednesday to reach the French Open third round. With the first three matches scheduled on Court Philippe Chatrier on day four of the claycout major all going the distance – and lasting a combined eight hours 46 minutes – Wozniacki did not even make it into the arena till shortly before 7pm local time.
Fifty one minutes later the Danish second seed was offering Spain’s Garcia Perez a consolation handshake after she secured a round three meeting with the winner of the all-French tussle between Alize Cornet and Pauline Parmentier. (Reporting by Pritha Sarkar, editing by Ed Osmond)
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A 15-year-old accused of masturbating while watching a 71-year-old woman sunbathe was arrested Sunday night, according to Boynton Beach Police.
The boy is accused of committing the lewd act on Dec. 29 at a community pool in the city, according to an arrest affidavit and department spokesperson Stephanie Slater. He is also accused in an April burglary, according to a separate affidavit.
Slater said in an email that an anonymous tip helped lead to the teen's arrest.
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A unanimous resolution was passed by the Tamil Nadu Assembly urging the Centre to get Presidential assent to make Tamil the official language of the Madras HC (File)
Chennai: A long-standing plea to make Tamil the official language of the High Court of Madras will not be accepted, Minister of State for Law and Justice & Corporate Affairs PP Choudhary, said. In response to Rajya Sabha MP Sasikala Pushpa’s query on the same, the Minister said, “This proposal was referred to the Chief Justice of India for advice.
The Chief Justice of India intimated that the Full Court of Supreme Court, after due deliberations, decided not to accept the proposal.” A unanimous resolution was passed by the Tamil Nadu Assembly urging the Centre to get Presidential assent to make Tamil the official language of the Madras High Court.
Boston Police responded Monday morning to a report of a stabbing at 39 Boylston St.
One male victim was transported to Tufts Medical Center. Boston Police say the injuries appear to be non-life threatening.
No further details were immediately available.
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) – Talk show host Wang Ben-hu was in critical condition at the National Cheng Kung University Hospital in Tainan Wednesday, with reports saying a priest had been called in to pray with him.
Earlier in the day, hospital officials rejected media reports that the veteran supporter of Taiwan independence had already passed away.
Last month, reports emerged that Wang, 63, suffered from a rare disease which needed a bone marrow transplantation to cure. He was taken to hospital where his situation apparently deteriorated, but out of respect for his and his family’s privacy, the institution refused to comment on the precise details of his condition.
A news team visited Wang’s church Wednesday morning and was reportedly told the local priest and other members of the congregation had visited him in hospital to pray and sing hymns.
His current disease was reportedly not related to a cancer from which he recovered in 2013.
Giving out hugs along the way, LaToya Thomas (middle) made her way through a crowd of supporters as she arrive for a candlelight vigil to remember her daughter Gemesha Thomas and to raise awareness for suicide prevention on Friday, October 6, 2017, in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. Thomas was the Lee’s Summit North student that shot herself inside school Sept. 29. SHANE KEYSER skeyser@kcstar.com
Feb 14 Charles Schwab Corp
* Schwab reports monthly activity highlights
* Net new assets brought to company by new and existing clients in January 2017 totaled $11.1 billion
* Charles Schwab -total client assets were a record $2.83 trillion as of month-end January, up 17% from January 2016 and up 2% compared to december 2016
* Charles Schwab Corp - client assets receiving ongoing advisory services were a $1.43 trillion as of month-end January, up 17% from January 2016 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Now a couple of college students from this hub on Lake Erie have pooled their passion for the big water and its bounty to put together a unique fishing tournament, one where the fish themselves could be the ultimate winners. The Golden Walleye Tagged Fishing Tournament carries a grand prize of $100,000, plus more than $25,000 in guaranteed payouts.
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Man charged with possession of stolen goods
By Rochelle Moore
Published in News on February 14, 2017 9:57 AM
A Princeton man is facing additional charges related to a break-in that took place in November after already being arrested for a separate break-in that same month.
The release said Brian Christopher Casey, 35, of 1828 Old Rock Quarry Road in Princeton, was arrested on Nov. 17 and is charged with breaking and entering a storage unit off of Claridge Nursery Road.
During the investigation, multiple items stolen during that break-in were found in Casey's vehicle, the release said.
Authorities have now discovered some of the stolen items they recovered were taken during a separate break-in that also happened in November 2016. Casey is now also charged with possession of stolen goods.
He was given a $10,000 secured bond.
All lanes are open on Interstate 24 after truck with a broken axle caused officials to restrict a portion of the interstate to one lane.
Officials with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet said this affected westbound traffic on I-24 at the 39 mile marker in Lyon County, Ky.
The truck had a broken axle, causing the trailer to lean. It was hauling a hazardous material but there was no spillage or leakage.
The site has since been cleared and traffic is running normally.
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A 42-year-old Oakland County man died Thursday when his pickup truck collided with a garbage truck in Montcalm Countys Ferris Township.
The Holly man, who police did not name pending notification of family, was driving a GMC Sierra north on Crystal Road when he entered the intersection of McBride Road at 8:04 a.m., according to troopers from the state police post in Lakeview.
His truck was hit by an eastbound Waste Management truck driven by a 31-year-old Hudsonville man, who was uninjured and refused medical treatment, police said.
Both drivers were wearing seat belts and alcohol is not believed to be a factor.
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The crash investigation continues; Lakeview Post troopers were assisted by the state police 6th District traffic crash reconstructionist.
The Richland Township Fire Department, a Home Township officer and Montcalm County EMS assisted at the scene.
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Media headlines about Ceragon Networks have been trending somewhat negative this week, AlphaOne Sentiment Analysis reports. The research firm, a unit of Accern, identifies negative and positive news coverage by analyzing more than 20 million news and blog sources.
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However, the fact that HMD Global is attending MWC 2017, is giving rise to speculation Nokia may unveil a high-end phone. And that could up the excitement in the smartphone segment dominated by the iPhones and the Galaxies.
After years of floundering in the wilderness (the forgettable Windows partnership), it does look like Nokia is trying to regain lost glory by embracing the Android platform. “Nokia is a trusted and well-loved brand across the world. It enjoys unrivalled brand awareness and an iconic status for design, reliability and usability. Our goal is to take the brand to a new generation of mobile users, with a new standard in design, material quality and manufacturing innovation for a true Nokia phone experience,” Ekman said.
Police say they are still investigating an armed robbery reported Monday in North Lawrence.
Officers were dispatched shortly before 4:40 p.m. Monday to 1130 N. Third St., Motel 6, regarding an armed robbery that had just occurred in one of the guest rooms there, Sgt. Amy Rhoads said.
According to initial reports, no one was injured during the incident, Rhoads said. It was reported that someone pointed a firearm at the victim during the robbery, and "an item" was taken, Rhoads said.
As of Tuesday afternoon, no arrests had been made and the incident remained under investigation, Rhoads said.
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A comedian who is 3ft 6in (109cm) tall because of a bone disorder says she has been shouted and laughed at in the street.
Tanyalee Davis says she is shocked by British attitudes towards disability and has been speaking to primary school pupils in Norfolk as part of an anti-bullying campaign.
Marietta police went into a grocery store on Franklin Gateway and left with $250,000 in cash, a large tote bag full of gold jewelry, eight computers, one cellphone and five high-end vehicles, according to a news release from the department.
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CHIANG RAI, 4 July 2018 (NNT) – Preparations are being made to retrieve the 13 members of Moo Pa Academy youth football team from inside Tham Luang cave, where they were lost for over nine days from June 23.
The Department of Highways and the Department of Rural Roads have begun creating a 200 meter path from the mouth of Tham Luang cave so that the 12 children and one adult can be efficiently moved. Royal Thai Navy SEALs have also been installing oxygen tanks along the route the 13 will be led out of the cave with four tanks devoted to each team member.
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March 28 Shanghai Haixin Group Co Ltd :
* Says it will close a Nanjing-based clothing unit and dispose assets due to the unit's heavy losses
* Says it will buy 35.4 percent stake in a Jiangxi-based pharma unit from 2 subsidiaries, to raise its stake in the pharma unit to 61.0 percent from 25.6 percent
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The Momofuku spin-off Milk Bar is opening its ninth location in New York today, and to celebrate the new spot is selling their popular cereal milk soft serve (some of the best ice cream in NYC) for just $1.
The latest outpost of Christina Tosi’s mini-chain is located at 110 Wall Street and will be open daily from 7am to 10pm. The location will feature Milk Bar’s classic menu and two walk-up service windows.
Stop by them today for a sweet, and super cheap, treat.
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Jeremy Corbyn has welcomed Theresa May's decision to call an early general election on June 8 despite predictions that Labour could suffer a rout.
The Labour leader said he will offer the country an "effective alternative" to the Conservatives.
He said: “I welcome the Prime Minister’s decision to give the British people the chance to vote for a government that will put the interests of the majority first.
“Labour will be offering the country an effective alternative to a government that has failed to rebuild the economy, delivered falling living standards and damaging cuts to our schools and NHS.
“In the last couple of weeks, Labour has set out policies that offer a clear and credible choice for the country. We look forward to showing how Labour will stand up for the people of Britain.”
The ex-Hawaii employee who sent a false missile alert last month says he's devastated about causing panic, but he believed it was a real attack at the time.
The man in his 50s spoke to reporters Friday on the condition he not be identified because he fears for his safety after receiving threats.
He says the on-duty call he received on Jan. 13 didn't sound like a drill. However, state officials say other workers clearly heard the word "exercise" repeated several times.
He said it felt like he had been hit with a "body blow" when he realized it was just a drill and he has had difficulty eating and sleeping since.
The agency fired him.
Orange, California — Marjon Beauchamp continues to have a solid spring with Team Bradley NW Panthers on the travel ball circuit. His team was once again in action in California over the weekend at ...
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — A Maryland police detective who was addicted to opioids and solicited prostitutes while on duty has been sentenced to five years of probation after pleading guilty to two misconduct charges.
The Capital Gazette reports that Brian Houseman also agreed to resign from Anne Arundel County’s force after more than a decade as a detective.
Houseman choked through tears at his sentencing as he apologized for the “embarrassment” he caused the police department. Defence attorney John Robinson III says his client has now “lost the career he loved.”
The newspaper reports that prosecutors dropped two other misconduct allegations as part of a plea agreement.
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Steffen Stuffs the Stat Sheet for Play of the Week
Congrats to Maggie Steffen for winning AM FAM HS POTW
FARGO, N.D. — The winner of the DJ Colter – Ken Kraft high school play of the week featured the all-around play of basketballers turning defense into offense.
Red River’s Maggie Steffen grabbed an offensive rebound and scored. She then stuck around for the press. Credit her with the steal and then another bucket!
An impressive six seconds with a steal, a rebound and four points! Congratulations to Steffen, winner of the high school play of the week.
McCourty accumulated a team-high 10 tackles (eight solo) during Sunday's 27-21 overtime loss to Green Bay.
A week after posting a season-high nine tackles, McCourty bested that effort against the Packers. The nine-year pro has 19 tackles over his last two contests and 51 for the year. He'll look to continue his hot streak Sunday against the Ravens.
Never hurry and never worry.
Sensible advice from Charlotte, the renowned spider, weaver and heroine. But it's a tall order — never?
I decided to start slow, swearing off the hunch-shouldered hustle for an evening. Instead of hurtling through traffic, I stayed put. Instead of banging through dinner prep, I attempted attentive.
Turns out that radishes, like toddlers, are proud of their big bellies. They enjoy a good scrub behind the stems. And their greens can be snipped into all sorts of daring 'dos. Also of note: smearing a platter with herb butter and dotting the butter with fancifully coiffed radishes is compelling, time-consuming work.
“The NFL is more concerned about their brand taking a hit,” says national legal and political analyst A. Scott Bolden who weighs in on the apparent NFL blackball imposed against his Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity brother, quarterback Colin Kaepernick. Follow Scott on Twitter, @asbthelaw. (Coverage provided by Global Social Media News.)
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is welcoming French President Emmanuel Macron to the White House in a formal arrival ceremony.
The president and first lady are greeting Macron and his wife, Brigitte Macron, on rolled-out red carpet on the South Lawn.
The arrival is heavy on pomp, with nearly 500 U.S. service-members from all five military branches participating in the ceremonial welcome, which includes a “Review of the Troops.”
Vice President Mike Pence and several members of Trump’s Cabinet, lawmakers, and military families are in attendance. The audience includes students from the Maya Angelou French Immersion School in Temple Hills, Maryland.
The two leaders are spending the morning in meetings and then will hold a joint news conference. On Tuesday night, Macron will be feted at Trump’s first state dinner.
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PERTH AMBOY, N.J. (AP) — Officials say a 9-year-old New Jersey boy is dead and his 13-year-old cousin is in the hospital after they fell from a second-floor balcony.
The fall occurred around 5 p.m. Thursday in Perth Amboy. Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office spokeswoman Andrea Boulton says the surviving boy is currently in stable condition.
Middlesex County Prosecutor Andrew Carey tells WABC-TV the fall appeared to be a “tragic accident.” Both children were playing on the home’s deck when they fell about twelve feet.
Prosecutors said the 9-year-old died soon after the fall.
It’s unclear what caused the collapse. Prosecutors and police say they are investigating.
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — A black Mercedes flipped over in a two-car crash in front of the Public Safety Building in Jacksonville Monday.
It happened around 1:30 p.m., and crews finished clearing up debris shortly before 2:45 p.m.
Traffic was backed up for more than 30 minutes along Marine Boulevard with police directing.
Traffic has improved, but there is still a slight slow-down.
WNCT’s Elizabeth Tew is gathering more information. Stay with 9 On Your Side for more details as they become available.
A former pharmaceutical benefits manager has pleaded guilty to engaging in a kickback scheme involving a Tyler firm, HealthFirst, and its former CEO Tom Slack. Douglas M. Pick, 57, of Omaha, Nebraska, pleaded guilty Monday in federal court to making unlawful kickback payments, according to a news release from the U.S. Department of Justice.
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Australian pacer Billy Stanlake has been ruled out of the remainder of the Sunrisers Hyderabad campaign in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) after he suffered a finger injury while fielding in a match against Chennai Super Kings two days back.
"Sunrisers Hyderabad fast bowler Billy Stanlake has been ruled out of the remainder of the eleventh edition of the ongoing IPL," a media release from the franchise said.
Indian and Australian orthopaedic specialists have advised Stanlake against playing the remaining tournament owing to an injury that he sustained in the match against Chennai Super Kings played at Hyderabad on 22 April, it added.
"Billy sustained a displaced fracture on the fifth finger of his right hand whilst fielding. Surgical reduction and fixation was required to restore the function to that finger," the release said.
Stanlake has flown back to Australia for further treatment.
The 23-year-old fast bowler had taken five wickets in the four games, which he played for Hyderabad in this IPL.
Miley Cyrus’s weeklong stint on The Tonight Show continued Thursday night with a beautiful cover of Tom Petty’s “Wildflowers.” It was a breathtaking tribute; Cyrus’s voice is perfectly suited for the song. And it was made even more special by her accompaniment—her father, Billy Ray Cyrus.
Petty died on Monday after being found unresponsive in his Malibu home Sunday night. Since Petty’s death, there has been an outpouring of tributes and covers from musicians including Coldplay, Sheryl Crow, and Wilco.
Cyrus’s week with Jimmy Fallon has been a fruitful one: she and Adam Sandler performed a surprisingly moving tribute for Las Vegas on Monday night, and on Wednesday she and Fallon’s female writers got to thank Hillary Clinton in person. Cyrus even got a hug. Oh, and there was the moment she and Fallon performed together—as Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers singing “Islands in the Stream.”
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[India], July 4 (ANI): In a display of communal harmony, people from the Muslim community donated money and land for constructing a temple in Bihar's Gaya district of Guraru area.
Mansood Ahmed, one of the locals, contributed six decimal land while another donated Rs. 3.5 lakh for the construction.
Elated locals from the Budhpur village said, "We all live together here. This message should go across the country. The whole village came out to help in building this temple for which we are very happy."
The Budhpur village consists of Muslims in majority and was earlier recognized as a Naxal dominated area too. The village had a mosque but not a temple in the area, which brought concern to the Muslim community as the Hindu rituals used to be practiced in the open. (ANI)
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Police in Cambodia have announced the arrest of a British man suspected of involvement in the killing of another Briton in the Thai resort town of Pattaya.
Deputy National Police Chief Gen. Chhay Sinarith confirmed the arrest of Toby James Nelhams, who was taken to Phnom Penh Municipal Court on Wednesday for questioning.
Nelhams was one of three men sought by Thai police in the Jan. 24 shooting death of Tony Kenway as he sat in his car. Kenway’s widow described him as a web developer, but Thai media suggested he had connections with a gambling website, among other activities.
Thai police have said the other two suspects, a South African and a Briton, are believed to have fled to Cambodia.
Authorities say a woman in labor and her unborn baby were killed along with two other people and another baby still in the womb after a SUV ran off the side of a road into a ditch in South Carolina.
Highway Patrol Lance Cpl. Judd Jones says all 11 people inside the vehicle were ejected in the wreck around 10 p.m. Friday on a two-lane road in Darlington County.
Judd says the eight people injured were taken to the hospital, but he didn’t have their conditions.
Darlington County Coroner Todd Hardee said 28-year-old Chikari Douglas-Rouse was in labor and trying to get to the hospital. Troopers say the 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer ran off the right side of the road and overturned. The cause of the wreck was still under investigation.
President Trump told Fox News Sunday that he is "seriously considering a pardon" for Joe Arpaio, the former Arizona Sheriff who was recently charged with contempt of court for refusing to obey a state judge's order to stop traffic officers from racially profiling suspected undocumented immigrants.
Ving Rhames has been tapped to co-star opposite Sarah Drew and Michelle Hurd in CBS’ drama pilot Cagney & Lacey, a reboot of the iconic 1980s police procedural.
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Written by Bridget Carpenter and directed by Rosemary Rodriguez, the new Cagney & Lacey will follow the two female police detectives, Cagney (Drew) and Lacey (Hurd), and friends who keep the streets of Los Angeles safe.
Rhames will play Police Capt. Stark, the LAPD Homicide Coordinator who is unflappable and a leader who inspires loyalty in everyone around him.
Carpenter executive produces the CBS pilot with Rodriguez. CBS TV Studios is co-producing with MGM Television.
Rhames, a Golden Globe winner for Don King: Only in America, has appeared alongside Tom Cruise in every film from the Mission: Impossible franchise. On TV, he headlined a 2005 reboot of a classic CBS crime drama series Kojak for USA Network. Rhames is repped by Kramer Management.
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A state-backed newspaper in the United Arab Emirates that was bought by an Emirati who oversees the English soccer club Manchester City is undergoing layoffs. Those with knowledge of the layoffs told The Associated Press that staffers at The National were informed Sunday they had been let go.
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A Fairbanks man was sentenced Tuesday to serve 34 months in prison after reaching a plea deal with the state in three cases.
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* EGP 852 million loan is jointly provided by National Bank of Egypt and National Bank of Abu Dhabi at interest rate of 1.5 percent
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‘Treat your water’
Professor Peter Waterman. Professor Peter Waterman.
By Craig Brealey
Safe drinking water was a right that everyone should enjoy but in parts of outback Australia the quality of the water was third-world standard, a visiting professor told a public meeting last night.
Peter Waterman, Adjunct Professor with the Institute for Land Water and Society at Charles Sturt University, said places like Broken Hill that had a supply that was tested, filtered and treated were well served.
However, on station properties and some townships in the Far West it was often a different story, Prof. Waterman said at the meeting held at the Democratic Club.
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So much of the way we eat and drink is bound up in personal ritual: ketchup or brown sauce? Milk first or after? Cucumber or lime (never lemon)?
A ritual that one of my oldest friends and I observe with almost religious fanaticism is to go to the pub, then after a few pints sit down for a curry and have a totally ludicrous argument. The last time it was about the IRA. The time before it was Brexit.
We’ve rowed about cider (sweet v dry), whether middle-aged men should be wearing combat trousers past the age of 40 (he still does), and whether the Isle of Wight should be declared an independent republic (he’s in favour).
The one other thing that never changes is what we end up eating. For wherever we are, however 'special’ the Indian restaurant claims to be, it’s always something brown. Or something orange. Both of which taste pretty much the same.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) – An appeals court is upholding Philadelphia’s 1.5-cent-per-ounce tax on sweetened beverages, saying it doesn’t duplicate the state sales tax.
The Commonwealth Court’s 5-to-2 decision Wednesday backed a decision by a city judge in December.
The court majority says the beverage tax, imposed on distributors, doesn’t hit the same subject or people as the sales tax.
The two-judge dissent says the ordinance that allows the beverage tax duplicates the sales tax because it can only be imposed “in relation to the retail sale of sugar-sweetened beverages.”
If fully passed onto consumers, the tax is $1.44 on a six-pack of 16-ounce bottles.
City officials say the tax has brought in more than $25 million since taking effect in January but will likely fall short of projected revenues this year.
Despite assurances that Vanuatu has ruled out allowing China to build a military base on its shores, Australian diplomats aren't complacent.
China is building a wharf in Vanuatu funded by a concessional loan and in April there were reports it was seeking a military base. Beijing dubbed the reports "sheer fiction".
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade official Daniel Sloper told a Senate estimates hearing there were concerns any potential bases could lead to strategic competition in a region that doesn't experience that at present.
Secretary Frances Adamson said there were concerns it could also lead to a direct military threat to Australia.
The job of diplomats was to ensure the region remains peaceful and uncontested and that the "distant prospect of a foreign military base" in the Pacific remains that way, Ms Adamson said.
Asked if she considers it distant: "We never want to be complacent about these things".
Police are investigating a report of a naked man who tried to coax a young girl into a truck east of Mount Forest over the weekend.
Two men in a pickup truck approached a eight-year-old girl who was riding her bike in the Township of Wellington North on Saturday about 9:30 a.m., police said.
The men asked the girl to get into their vehicle. The passenger, who was naked, then got out of the truck, and invited the girl again to get inside, police said.
The girl rode away and went to a neighbour’s house, police said.
The naked passenger was described as a white man with white hair and a white beard.
Anyone with information should call police at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
FC Porto defender Ivan Marcano has landed in Rome ahead of his proposed move to Serie A giants AS Roma.
Marcano, who is out of contract with Porto at the end of the month, will complete a free transfer to join I Giallarossi in the coming days, with the veteran Spanish defender being viewed as an experienced mind that can either play at the heart of the defence or at left back.
The 30-year-old defender landed in Rome on Wednesday night and is set to be officially unveiled as a Roma player before the end of the week, despite already posing with Roma scarves at Fiumicino airport.
Assuming everything goes to plan, Marcano will become I Giallarossi's second signing of the window, with Ante Coric having joined from Croatian side Dinamo Zagreb on Monday.
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Under a darkening afternoon sky at Augusta National on Friday, Ben Crenshaw, at age 63, played his 138th and final round in the 44th Masters of his...
Uber has proven to be a safe way to get around the city, but there's always something wary about getting into the car of a complete stranger for a ride.
Noting that some users may have some safety concerns, yesterday Uber launched a brand new feature on their apps, 911 button that allows riders to call police dispatch and sends their real-time location to the police as well.
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Tim Delong rides Uber every day for work, and though he's never had any safety concerns, is glad Uber is implementing this feature. "There should always be an easy out or a safety button for anybody riding with a stranger." Even Uber drivers are excited. One driver said, "It makes the riders comfortable and then it makes me as a driver also comfortable knowing that if anything happens, it's just a button away to get help."
Uber confirmed the 911 button will be available to every rider's phone in the United States beginning in July, and will be fully operational.
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TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — Attorneys general from three states say a $275 million federal plan for keeping Asian carp from migrating into the Great Lakes is too pricey and rejects the most effective solution.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is recommending technologies such as electric barriers and water cannons at the Brandon Road Lock and Dam near Joliet, Illinois, which stands between the carp-infested Illinois River and Lake Michigan.
Attorneys general Bill Schuette of Michigan, Lori Swanson of Minnesota and Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania say a better way is replacing the lock gates with a concrete wall that would divide the Great Lakes and Mississippi River watersheds. That would cost only about $5.9 million.
They say the Corps plan favors the needs of shipping companies over those of the Great Lakes fishing industry.
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Enough alcohol is sold in Michigan to supply every state resident, regardless of age, with eight alcoholic drinks a week, according to data from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
Alcohol is a $6 billion industry in the state, and those sales are going up, according to the MLCC's most recent reports.
MLCC has detailed information on liquor sales because retailers and establishments such as bars that sell liquor by the glass must purchase the stock of spirits from the state's wholesale distribution system.
That system doesn't include beer and wine, but the MLCC knows how much was distributed statewide through collection of the state's beer and wine tax.
Below are some highlights from the MLCC's most recent reports.
ST LANDRY PARISH, La. (KLFY) – A second man has been arrested in connection with the August 2016 shooting death of an Opelousas man.
The shooting happened on Della drive in Opelousas.
Deputies found Rodney Savoy, Jr. Dead and another person hiding in a bedroom closet.
DNA blood evidence from the scene was analyzed and led authorities to Tevonte Jenkins.
He was arrested last week.
Deputies say Jenkins confessed to the murder.
Detectives later learned that Tyrone Ned drove Jenkins to and from Savoy’s home during the murder
Ned was arrested and charged with second-degree murder.
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DNO has just received information that a house collapsed a short while ago on Independence street in Roseau between Kennedy Avenue and Great Marlborough Street.
Reports are that there were no injuries.
An eyewitness to the incident told DNO that workmen were carrying out repairs to the building when it came crashing to the ground. Fortunately, according to the eyewitness, there was no one inside the building at the time. He said the men, who were working on the outside, and the occupants of a beauty salon next door, hurriedly got out of the way.
A citizen helped Sheboygan Police flush out the Deland Park Toilet Clogger.
Sgt. Joel Kuszynski says for over a year there have been numerous incidents of property damage at the Community Center. It involved a toilet being clogged with a plastic soda bottle, causing damage and driving up labor costs to remove the clog.
On Sunday police arrested a 33 year old man for the damage. He was identified by a tip provided by a citizen.
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The Sultanate plans to borrow OMR2.1 billion from the overseas market and another OMR400 million from the domestic market this yearto meet its projected deficit of OMR3 billion. - Times file picture The Sultanate plans to borrow OMR2.1 billion from the overseas market and another OMR400 million from the domestic market this yearto meet its projected deficit of OMR3 billion.
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This young lady is all smiles as she gets ready to work on a mural made of bottle tops on Saturday during the Jumbo Jam that was held at the Inner Peace Center for the Arts. The event was held on Saturday.
This young lady is all smiles as she gets ready to work on a mural made of bottle tops on Saturday during the Jumbo Jam that was held at the Inner Peace Center for the Arts. The event was held on Saturday. http://robesonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/web1_BottleCap2-2.jpg This young lady is all smiles as she gets ready to work on a mural made of bottle tops on Saturday during the Jumbo Jam that was held at the Inner Peace Center for the Arts. The event was held on Saturday.
A scientist is warning that within months Tāne Mahuta, New Zealand's largest kauri tree, could be dead from kauri dieback disease.
Two weeks ago a kauri dieback infected tree was found in the same vicinity as Tāne Mahuta in Northland's Waipoua Forest.
Dr Amanda Black, from Lincoln University's Bio-Protection Research Centre believes immediate action is needed to stop the disease from spreading.
"The forest is declining and it really is a matter of months based on our experience before Tāne is infected," Dr Black says.
The tree killing disease is spread by mud and humans are the main culprits
Methods to combat it include track improvements, hygiene stations, targeted closures and ongoing scientific research.
The Ministry for Primary Industry admits the existing kauri dieback programme isn't sufficient.
MPI is now pursuing a national pest management plan due by the end of 2019.
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Couple out for morning walk heard motorcyclist calling for help
Motorcyclist survives night in woods after crash in rural Maine
A motorcyclist was found alive several hours after crashing his motorcycle in Anson, according to the Somerset County Sheriff's Office.
Deputies said a couple were out on their morning walk Wednesday when they heard someone calling for help at about 7 a.m.
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The couple found the motorcyclist and called 911.
Deputies said David Gorey, 52, of Anson, told first responders that he crashed his motorcycle between 8:30 and 9 p.m. Tuesday.
Gorey said he missed a curve on Pease Hill Road, crossed over Dinsmore Road and came to a rest in the woods.
Gorey said he remained in the woods all night until the couple heard him yelling for help.
He was taken to a Skowhegan hospital and later flown by helicopter to Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor with serious injuries.
The crash remains under investigation, but deputies said speed is a possible factor in the crash.
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Michaela Morris explores the differences between two of Masi's crus with tasting notes from four vintages spread across three decades...
To what extent can Amarone express terroir? That depends on your definition: when referring to Amarone, the ‘della Valpolicella’ – its region of origin – is typically dropped. Instead, it’s more commonly associated with the technique of drying grapes before vinification.
And surely no producer has invested more in studying this appassimento process than Masi. ‘Their technical and scientific research has benefitted the entire sector,’ said Veronafiere’s general director Giovanni Mantovani, as he introduced Masi’s 30th anniversary technical seminar at Vinitaly 2018.
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KOLKATA: Trinamool Congress (TMC) candidate Dulal Chandra Das is leading by a huge margin of over 33,000 votes from Maheshtala Assembly constituency after six rounds of counting. Communist Party of India (Marxist) candidate is on the second spot, followed by BJP.
The seat fell vacant after TMC MLA Kasturi Das' death in February 2018.
Amid a tight layer of security, the counting of votes for bypolls to 10 crucial Legislative Assembly constituencies began on Thursday morning.
BRUSSELS An international law firm failed to produce evidence to back up an unusual accusation that EU officials investigating trade dumping had "bullied" managers at big Russian steelmakers, the EU executive said on Friday.
The European Commission said its Disciplinary Office (IDOC) had decided not to open an inquiry into two staff cited in a complaint made by Dentons last May on behalf of two big Russian steel firms, NLMK (NLMK.MM) and Severstal (CHMF.MM), both of which have since been hit by punitive tariffs from Brussels.
"No elements of proof were found by IDOC, even to justify the opening of an inquiry," the Commission said in a statement, adding it held staff to the "highest ethical standards".
"There was no element of proof ... put forward by the law firm."
A partner at Dentons' Brussels office, contacted by email, said the firm would not comment before next week.
(Reporting by Philip Blenkinsop; Editing by Alastair Macdonald and Mark Potter)
City of Miami firefighters, clockwise, from top left, William Bryson, Kevin Meizoso, David Rivera, Alejandro Sese, Harold Santana and Justin Rumbaugh were fired over an incident in which someone hung a noose over a black lieutenant’s family photos inside a fire station. City of Miami
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Political parties will have an opportunity to test their likability to the electorate when they contest the 16 ward elections that are underway.
Campaigns have been going on with the intensity in some areas giving an impression of higher stakes despite being a local government contest.
The ruling Patriotic Front will be testing whether its dominance still holds ahead of its competitors while their bitterest rival the UPND also are hot their heels.
It is the newly formed National Democratic Congress (NDC) that will be in the spotlight with their inaugural baptism in electioneering on the cards.
The NDC has done all the talking and will now have to walk their talk to see if their message has sunk with the electorate.
Elections will be held in Luapula, Kansuswa, Chiweza, Chiwuyu, Ntumbachushi, Munwa, Nampundwe, Mikunku, Kalebe, Kakoma, Kanongo, Mushima, Kalilele, Mudyanyama, Mwanza East and Lealui Lower wards.
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has delivered a foreboding message, telling reporters that a photo-op with his senior military leaders might be "the calm before the storm."
Trump had dinner Thursday night with his highest-ranking military aides and their wives. As they posed for a group photo, Trump asked reporters: "You guys know what this represents? Maybe it's the calm before the storm. Could be the calm, the calm before the storm."
On reporter shouted, "What storm Mr. President?"
Trump responded, "You'll find out."
He also praised those assembled for the photo, saying, "We have the world's great military people in this room, I will tell you that."
An official has denied that planning for a F1 race in Las Vegas is obviously racing ahead.
With Liberty Media often mentioning the desire for a second annual grand prix in the US, the local Las Vegas Review Journal says the sport has now made a series of trademark applications for Las Vegas GP-related items.
"As far as we know, there is nothing new with formula one," the president of Las Vegas events said.
However, a F1 spokesman confirmed that Las Vegas is on Liberty’s radar.
"We have made no secret that we are looking for destination cities, and regarding the US, Las Vegas has been mentioned alongside Miami and New York," said Luca Colajanni.
Indeed, the Las Vegas Review Journal said F1 has also made similar trademark applications for New York and Miami.
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Milan’s situation is getting more complicated by the minute,
Li Yonghong is, in fact, still baulking at the offer made to him by Rocco Commisso. Trouble is, the Rossoneri have until Friday to find the money to avoid the club falling into the hands of Elliott Fund.
The Italian-American has offered €32 million in order to repay Elliott, €380m more to cover Milan’s debts with them, as well as €150m to be invested in the club, as well as 30% of the shares.
Rocco Commisso is frustrated, as his appeal to meet directly with Li has been turned down. He is tired of dealing with middlemen, but the Chinese businessman hasn’t given him any satisfaction.
There’s another problem: as Tuttosport report, UEFA aren’t so convinced by Mauro Fassone’s recent statements. Milan were allowed to bring two representatives from the Elliott Fund to their FFP summit in Nyon on June 19th, but Paul Singer’s people refused to show up.
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Anti-government militant Ammon Bundy is awaiting trial in Nevada, but an Oregon Democrat is giving oxygen to one of Bundy's favorite ideas: transferring federal lands to state ownership. Oregon House Bill 2365—which would create a task force on federal land transfers—gets a Feb. 16 hearing before the House Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources, chaired by state Rep. Brian Clem (D-Salem). Ironically, the bill arrives at a time when the State Land Board is selling the 82,500-acre Elliott State Forest north of Coos Bay because it is incapable of managing the forest profitably. Clem acknowledges the paradox of contemplating acquiring federal lands while selling the Elliott. But he says the Oregon Board of Forestry, which manages most state forest lands, is more effective than the feds and the Department of State Lands, which manages the Elliott. "The Board of Forestry does a better job—maybe because they are apolitical," Clem says.
Officers were called to a report of shots fired at the 513 Lounge on North Verity Parkway just before 2:30 a.m. Police said they arrived to find a vehicle trying to leave the scene. Officers ordered the driver to stop, but the the driver instead sped away.
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A federal bankruptcy judge on Wednesday delayed ruling on a motion that would open a 30-day bidding process for the purchase of the Charleston Gazette-Mail.
U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Frank Volk said he and involved parties hadn’t had enough time to review a motion outlining the the procedures related to submitting bids and the actual sale of the newspaper during a hearing in the Robert C. Byrd United States Courthouse.
April 10 Shenzhen Emperor Technology Co Ltd :
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* To use additional paid-in capital to distribute 15 new shares for every 10 shares
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LONDON, Feb 14 Pernod Ricard would have to pass a proposed U.S. tax on imported goods onto consumers, the chief executive of the French spirits group said on Tuesday.
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TAYLORVILLE, IL. – A manhunt is underway in Taylorville, Illinois after three people were shot including a 13-year-old child. According to WRSP FOX 55/27 Illinois, it happened Monday morning in the 500 block of South Walnut Street.
According to a press release sent to the station, all three victims were taken to Taylorville Memorial Hospital before being transferred to Springfield area hospitals for treatment.
The man wanted in connection to the shootings is 43-year-old Lee Wayne Kennedy. Police say he should be considered armed and dangerous.
Kennedy was last seen driving a white 1996 GMC Sierra extended cab truck, with Illinois registration 2363510B. He may be headed back to the Southern Illinois area.
WRSP says one victim has a valid Order of Protection against Kennedy. This has been an ongoing domestic violence situation.
Anyone with information on Kennedy’s whereabouts is asked to call 911 immediately.
After the hearing was delayed because of another shooting, the House will vote to deregulate gun silencers.
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As details emerge about the carnage at a Las Vegas country music concert, the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history, the House is set to move forward with a vote on a gun lobby-backed bill that would deregulate the sale of gun silencers, which makes it harder to detect the origin of gunshots.
Gunman Stephen Paddock killed at least 50 people and injured hundreds more using what experts say sounded like an automatic weapon from the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay Hotel. Witnesses described chaos on the ground, with concertgoers and law enforcement running in all directions, unclear about where the shots were coming from.
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A three-year-old boy has died after he was knocked down by a tractor on a farm in Fife.
The incident happened at about 5.10pm on Tuesday in the village of Crossgates.
The boy died at the scene and police are investigating the circumstances.
A Police Scotland spokesman said: "Police in Fife are investigating after a child was killed during a collision on a farm in Fife.
"The incident happened around 5.10pm on Tuesday February 14 at a property in Crossgates.
"A three-year-old boy sustained fatal injuries after he was involved in a collision with a farm vehicle and was pronounced dead at the scene.
"Inquiries into the full circumstances surrounding this matter are continuing."
Na Maloom Afraad 2 banned in Punjab
Lahore: Pakistani film Na Maloom Afraad 2 has been banned in Punjab after five weeks of its release.
According to a notification issued by Secretary Punjab Film Censor Board, the film has been banned after various complains from different quarters came to the board.
A notification by secretary Punjab Film Censor Board reads the movie screening has been stopped under the “The Punjab Motion Pictures (Amendment) Act 2012 (x of 2013) earlier passed by the Punjab Film Censor Board Lahore.”
It further states that decision has been taken “in view of persistent complaints from different quarters.”
Earlier on, the UAE had barred the screening of the movie in the country due to alleged misrepresentation of Arabs.
Film stars Fahad Mustafa, Javed Sheikh, Urwa Hocane and Mohsin Abbas Haider.
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PARIS (AP) — French baby-milk maker Lactalis has ordered a global recall of millions of products over fears of salmonella bacteria contamination.
The company, one of the largest dairy products group in the world, says it has been warned by health authorities in France that 26 infants have become sick since Dec. 1.
Spokesman company Michel Nalet told The Associated Press on Monday that the “precautionary” recall both in France and abroad affects “several million” products made since mid-February. The company said a possible source of the outbreak has been identified in a tower used to dry out the milk at a production site.
Lactalis employs 75,000 employees in 85 countries, with a turnover of 17 billion euros ($20 billion.)
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Nick Cannon might have a new boo thang! We know he has a thing for women who are a little older than him so when we saw that hot pic of the Real Housewives of Atlanta star Cynthia Bailey all over him we were’t surprised at all.
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Jimmy Kimmel made an emotional return to his show on Monday, after taking a week off to spend time with his family following his son Billy's second heart surgery. The late-night host brought out his 7-month-old son during his opening monologue and fought back tears as he gave the audience a health update. "This guy had heart surgery, but look — he's fine, everybody!" he told the audience. "He may have pooped, but he's fine. . . . Daddy cries on TV, but Billy doesn't. It's unbelievable." Jimmy then went on to thank the "talented doctors and nurses at Children's Hospital" and explained how a program called CHIP (Children's Health Insurance Program) is at risk of being defunded.
Jimmy and his wife, Molly McNearney, welcomed Billy back in April, and a month later they revealed that he was born with a congenital heart defect. Billy recently underwent his second heart surgery and still has one more to go. Our hearts go out to Jimmy and his family!
Trump, speaking to reporters at the White House, also said the United States was engaged in serious trade talks with the European Union, and negotiations with Mexico and Canada over North American Free Trade Agreement(NAFTA) were going nicely.
A Flint judge has sentenced a 19-year-old to spend the rest of his life in prison without the possibility of parole for murdering the owner of Stanley's Meat Market in 2015. In Genesee Circuit Court on Tuesday, Feb. 14, Judge Judith Fullerton sentenced Jawone Laquan Watkins of Flint to life in prison without parole after a jury convicted him of the first-degree felony murder of 66-year-old George Assaf.
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McDonald’s is testing out a vegan burger but there’s one catch. They are only testing it in one location. The McVegan (of course) is being tried out in Finland. There’s no going around the corner to pick this one up. The McVegan is a soy patty with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, ketchup and mustard. Veganism and vegetarianism has risen in the U.S. from 1 percent in 2014 to 6 percent in 2017. Sadly, they will have to wait and see if McDonald’s brings the concept to the States.
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Julius Agwu pictured with his wife in Texas
Ace comedian, Julius Agwu who was hospitalized for months in the U.S. and recently in the U.K is finally back to his feet. The top entertainer was pictured with his wife, Ebiere and a friend at a cross over service in Houston, Texas. Watch video HERE.
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So, a sequel to Coming to America seems to be in the works according to a recent report from The Hollywood Reporter. Paramount Pictures has picked up the film and has gone as far as employing the original writers of the first film, which includes Barry Blaustein and David Sheffield. In addition, Kevin Misher of Public Enemies and Mirror Mirror fame has been brought along to be a producer.
Now, if this is truly happening, Eddie Murphy needs to be apart of this in some capacity in order for this to have any kind of success. You can’t film a sequel to such an iconic movie without the lead actor from the original. It’s just blasphemous to even think it.
Can you believe it’s almost been 30 years since the classic Coming to America hit theaters? Well, let’s hope Paramount and company can get a lot of the original cast together to make sure this thing is done right.
“The thing is, all he (Lynch) has to do is stand up for two minutes and he can still have whatever beliefs he wants. Go with what looks good for the game and to the people,” Olson said. “He (Goodell) makes rules and, ‘You do this, you do that,’ why can’t he just say ‘You stand up. You can believe what you want or do what you want. Just stand up like a man.’”
Exxon aims to boost production even with any climate rules
Exxon aims to boost production even with any climate rules
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Exxon's CEO says the company can more than double its earnings by 2025 and will invest in new oil and gas production even if policymakers adopt rules to combat climate change.
Pope Francis delivers his "Urbi et Orbi" message from the balcony overlooking St. Peter's Square at the Vatican April 16, 2017. People march in a procession with the white cross of the TV broadcast "The Passion" through the streets of Leeuwarden, Netherlands, on April 13, 2017.
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Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has provided to the status of star attackeraccording to the Red’s official website. Rumours have been circling for several weeks about how Coutinho could be making the move to La Liga side Barcelona, after the club lost one of their star players, Neymar, to Paris Saint Germain in a world record breaking deal.Coutinho is currently out of action with a back injury and manager Klopp spoke to journalists at a press conferences, providing an update.“Nothing has changed in the last few days, not on the one side, not on the other side,” said Klopp.“He is not available for us in the moment, that’s the main issue if you want. He cannot play for Liverpool in this moment and, how everybody can imagine, that’s quite a blow for us.“We’ve known for a few days about it so we can prepare this game without him, like we have to prepare the game without Adam Lallana and Daniel Sturridge.”Jacque Talbot
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — A federal judge in Florida has reversed his own order and will keep a self-professed neo-Nazi accused of collecting bomb-making materials in jail during legal proceedings.
U.S. Magistrate Judge Thomas McCoun III on Wednesday vacated his previous order that set terms of release for 21-year-old Brandon Russell.
Russell was arrested last month after authorities investigating the murder of two of his roommates by a third roommate found explosives and other materials consistent with bomb-making in his Tampa apartment.
McCoun said the government proved Russell would pose a danger after presenting evidence, including two rifles and hundreds of rounds of ammunition found in Russell's car during his arrest.
Russell's roommate, Devon Arthurs, faces two murder charges for slaying two other roommates. Arthurs told investigators Russell was planning a bombing.
April 10 Adler Real Estate AG:
* Decides to tap the 2015/2020 corporate bond (350 million euros ($370.44 million); 4.75 pct) with target proceeds of 100 million euros and to call the 2014/2019 corporate bond (130 million euros; 6.00 pct) Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9448 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
Prosecutors want the maximum 15-year prison term for a young Chicago-area man who sought to join an al-Qaida-linked group fighting Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria.
They requested the sentence in a court filing Thursday for Abdella Ahmad Tounisi, who was 18 when arrested in an FBI internet sting in 2013. He has pleaded guilty to attempting to offer material support to foreign terrorists.
Tounisi's lawyers want a seven-year term. They say their client felt isolated as a Muslim in the U.S. and that his decision to travel to Syria reflected his immaturity. They insist he's tried to change since then.
Prosecutors say Tounisi persisted even after a friend was arrested on terrorism charges in 2012, and after relatives expressed concern about his interest in Syria.
About London Taxicard Scheme
Taxicard scheme offers subsidised travel in licensed taxis and private hire vehicles to London residents with serious mobility impairments or who are severely sight impaired. It enables members who have difficulty in using buses, trains and tubes to get out and about. The scheme provides trips for social purposes, for example going shopping, visiting friends, and family, and going out to events.
There is currently only a few full For Honor Reviews to be found online, with most of the major websites waiting longer to give their final verdict.
This is due to the game being unavailable to review ahead of its release date, a move made by Ubisoft due to the massive important of online gameplay.
Attack of the Fan Boy have provided the first look at For Honor following both closed and open beta earlier this year.
Giving its For Honor review a 4.5/5, here’s what the site had to say about the game single-player campaign: “For Honor is heavily focused on the multiplayer components, but it has a surprisingly strong single player campaign.
“The story is kind of a confusing mess, presenting you with a world that saw some sort of calamity a thousand years ago. This caused the globe to become embroiled in conflict for that thousand years, with peace only becoming a reality in the last few years.
(AP) – Officials in states like Oregon where marijuana is legal are trying to curtail smuggling of pot to other states. Meanwhile, U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions is pushing for a more aggressive approach in these states, noting the drug is being diverted to other states.
The U.S. attorney for Oregon, Billy Williams, told The Associated Press that insufficient enforcement has led to marijuana overproduction and diversion.
Under a bill Oregon Gov. Kate Brown signed into law, all marijuana grown for sale in the legal market must be tracked from seed to store by the Oregon Liquor Control Commission, which regulates recreational marijuana.
Washington state is replacing its current tracking system with a better one. Voters in California last November approved recreational marijuana, and a software system to keep track of it.
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Downtown San Antonio will look like a scene from an old western movie Saturday when longhorn cattle mooooooove down Houston Street.
It’s part of the Western Heritage Parade, which promotes the kickoff of the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo February 8.
Saturday’s festivities begin at 9 a.m. with the Stock Show Stampede 5K Run/Walk at La Villita. The Rodeo Wrangler Breakfast is scheduled from 9 to noon at La Villita, featuring chuck wagon biscuits and gravy, games for the kids and family activities.
The Western Heritage Parade and Longhorn Cattle drive will step off at 11 a.m. on West Houston Street under IH 35. Participants will head east on Houston Street and south on Alamo Street, stopping at La Villita.
Look for the Fort Hood 1st Cavalry Division, the Fort Sam Houston Caisson, the Jefferson High School Lassos and of course, a herd of longhorn cattle.
President Trump and SC Senator Lindsey Graham talk Taxes and Golf
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) – The White House says President Donald Trump and Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham are discussing tax legislation and upcoming budget talks during a golf game at one of Trump’s Florida clubs.
Trump tweeted about the tax bill Sunday before heading to the club in West Palm Beach. House and Senate lawmakers are meeting this week to begin the difficult process of agreeing to a single version of the bill they can send to Trump for enactment.
Trump tweeted: “Getting closer and closer on the Tax Cut Bill. Shaping up even better than projected. House and Senate working very hard and smart. End result will be not only important, but SPECIAL!”
Trump spent the weekend at his Palm Beach estate. He arrived after a Friday night campaign rally in Pensacola, Florida.
Win a pair of tickets to Indiependence Music and Arts Festival at Deer Farm, Mitchelstown, Co. Cork.
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VIGO COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) Monday afternoon just before 12:30, Indiana State Police and Terre Haute City Fire/Rescue/Paramedic units responded to a one-vehicle crash in the eastbound lanes of Interstate 70 near the eight mile marker.
The preliminary investigation determined the driver of an eastbound 2014 Subaru failed to slow or merge at the entrance to a construction zone and struck an electronic sign indicating traffic was merging to one lane.
Devin R. Snyder, 29, of Jackson, New Jersey,was transported to Terre Haute Regional Hospital on suspicion of a fractured wrist and abdominal pain.
Driver fatigue is believed to have been a contributing factor in this crash. Snyder was cited for Failure to Yield to a Traffic Control Device.
The crash was investigated by ISP Detective Michael Featherling. Assisting were ISP Master Trooper Jason Owen and the city of Terre Haute Fire/Rescue/Paramedic units.
Home-price gains accelerated in February for the 70th-consecutive month, creating increasingly challenging conditions for buyers as interest rates also rise and inventory remains tight.
The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller National Home Price Index, which covers the entire nation, rose 6.3% in February, up from a 6.1% year-over-year increase reported in January.
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For the fifth straight year, the tower of Pat Neff Hall at Baylor University will be illuminated in red light in support of the American Heart Association's National Wear Red Day on Friday night.
The tower will show the red lights around 6 p.m.
Baylor University is joining other local landmarks such as Baylor Scott & White - Hillcrest, Dr Pepper Museum, I-35 bridges, McLennan County Courthouse, Providence Healthcare Network and MarathonNorco Aerospace in showing red lights.
The American Heart Association also will host its annual Go Red For Women luncheon with guest speaker Jenna Bush Hager on Thursday, March 29, at the Waco Convention Center. The luncheon focuses on the strides in the fight against heart disease in women in the past decade and the ongoing need to educate Central Texas women about their health risks.
For more information on the luncheon, visit Waco Go Red or click here.
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T12 R15, Maine — Police say a Maine man died in the North Maine Woods when his pickup truck rolled backward over him and then caught fire.
Police say they responded to the scene in unincorporated Aroostook County about two hours west of Ashland on Tuesday evening. They say 74-year-old Bruce Morang of East Winthrop died shortly after arriving at his camp with his wife.
Police say Morang was leaving the driver side of his truck when it began to roll backward, after which he was knocked to the ground and rolled over. The vehicle then came to a rest after hitting a fire pit.
Police say the pickup appeared to have caught on fire when a cigarette inside ignited the interior, where several oxygen tanks had been located. It was consumed by fire.
Fast Break Freestyles features rappers discussing culture, basketball and their cities. Cambridge, Massachusetts, MC Millyz discusses Isaiah Thomas and picks his top 5. Hosted by DJ Set Free (creator of the AND1 mixtapes), Fast Break Freestyles is a collaboration between The Undefeated and The Compound.
An explosive device has been set off on a New York subway platform, US police have confirmed.
The explosion happened at around 7.30am on 40th Street and Eighth Avenue near Times Square.
A suspect has been arrested and has non-life-threatening injuries.
One other person suffered a non-life-threatening injury, New York Fire Department said.
Passengers were evacuated as a precaution from the subway line where the explosion happened.
President Donald Trump "has been briefed on the explosion in New York City", his press secretary Sarah Sanders said.
Andre Rodriguez, 62, told the New York Times that he heard an explosion shortly before 7.30am.
He added: "I was going through the turnstile.
"It sounded like an explosion, and everybody started running."
There are few injured, ABC reported.
Andre Rodriguez, 62, told the New York Times that he heard an explosion shortly before 7.30am.
He added: "I was going through the turnstile. It sounded like an explosion, and everybody started running."
A gallant police officer Akinola Ola Rotimi is filled with appreciation after returning back to base in Lagos after a special assignment for more than 3 months in the north-east. The policeman and his colleagues were spotted on their knees as they thanked God in a church for safe return.
Akinola Ola Rotimi who shared the photos wrote;
"……3 months,3 weeks ago….my humble self and 62 gallant officers left for the north east on a special assignment…… and 3 months,3 weeks,we are back to Lagos……NO ONE, I mean NO ONE WAS MISSING………..its really a BIG TESTIMONY….. please help me thank the Good Lord!!!!"
Source; http://www.nationalhelm.net/2017/04/policemen-thank-god-after-returning.html
Rugby: Australia have continued their amazing form from Sydney over to Hamilton beating Spain and Wales.
Baku. 14 December. REPORT.AZ/ According to the implementation of the Action Plan of the "State Program on Development of Cotton Growing for 2017-2022", the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) has held a meeting with representatives of “MKT İK” and “CTS AQRO” LLCs, engaged in cotton growing and processing, with the participation of senior officials of the Ministry of Economy.
Report informs citing the MoA, in order to encourage cotton-growers and further improve the material well-being, it was agreed to increase current purchasing prices for raw cotton species by 100-110 AZN per tonnes next year and define as follows:
Bourbon Barons: The Pepper's
This tour traces three generations of the Pepper family starting with Captain Elijah Pepper and his first small distillery to Oscar and James Pepper enlarging the business and becoming bourbon aristocrats in the process. Our tour includes visits to sites connected with this first family of bourbon including; the site of Elijah’s first distillery, tour and tastings at Woodford Reserve, the Barrel House Distilling Company and the newly restored Pepper Distillery.
We will pick you up at a local hotel in Lexington or the Lexington Visitor Center for the drive to Versailles, Kentucky. The tour is approximately 4-5 hours long with a moderate amount of walking.
Water and snacks will be provided.
Price: $50 (includes tours and tastings at Woodford Reserve, Barrel House Distilling Co, and the Pepper Distillery).
For more information call (606) 548-2181 or visit stonefencestours.com
Workers use a crane to move a piece of metal on the deck of the Chimacum, a new Washington state ferry being built at the Vigor Industrial Shipyard in 2016 in Seattle. Finding workers to sail Washington State Ferries will be an issue, as for years young people haven’t been entering the maritime trades in numbers sufficient to fill holes left by aging workers. Ted S. Warren AP
LONDON (Reuters) - The dollar slipped against the yen on Monday after the New York Police Department said it was responding to reports of an explosion of unknown origin in midtown Manhattan.
FILE PHOTO: U.S. Dollar and Japan Yen notes are seen in this picture illustration June 2, 2017. REUTERS/Thomas White/Illustration/File Photo
The dollar slipped to 113.245 yen JPY= against the safe-haven Japanese currency, down 0.2 percent on the day.
The Swiss franc, which investors also buy at times of uncertainty or heightened risk, hit the day’s high of 1.16755 francs per euro, up 0.1 percent on the day EURCHF=.
The New York fire department said it was responding to an incident at the Port Authority bus terminal in midtown Manhattan.
European shares hit a session low, last down 0.1 percent on the day .
Sgt. Bryant Davis, a motor transport operator with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, carries plates of pasta to tables at a soup kitchen in Catania, Italy, Dec. 29, 2016. Marines and sailors volunteered their time to help clean up the area and serve food during the holiday season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexander Mitchell/released)
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Micah Conlon, second from left, administrator and former student and teacher at Faith Christian Academy, looks through yearbooks from the school's nearly 50 years in operation, with, from left, Sam Davis, 1975 graduate, Dottie Gurley, a teacher at the school since 1969, Mike Pendergraft, 1974 graduate and Joyce Corbett, a business teacher from 1968-1993. A 1966 vote by the members of the Faith Free Will Baptist Church establish a Christian school and thus was born Faith Christian Academy.
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Jim and Emma had a great first date but then things went a little crazy! Was it Emma’s phone or is she completely lying to Jim? (Wait till you hear part 3!!!!)
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I am an advocate for victims and survivors of sexual assault, domestic/dating violence and stalking. Sen. Dean Heller isn't listening to his constituents.
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Houston Astros’ Jose Altuve (27) celebrates with George Springer (4) after they scored on teammate Carlos Correa’s double in Game 2 of baseball’s American League Division Series against the Boston Red Sox, Friday, Oct. 6, 2017, in Houston. David J. Phillip AP
Experimental outfit Animal Collective are coming back with The Painters EP, a companion project to last year’s LP Painting With. The EP comes with three original songs recorded during the Painting With sessions. “Kinda Bonkers,” a trip of a song with a title that undersells itself, is out now. Listen to the new song and view the EP’s track list—which includes a cover of Martha and the Vandellas’ “Jimmy Mack”—below. The Painters is set to drop via Domino on February 17, two days before Painting With’s anniversary.
The Painters track list:
1. “Kinda Bonkers”
2. “Peacemaker”
3. “Goalkeeper”
4. “Jimmy Mack”
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve could begin trimming its holdings of bonds "relatively soon," Fed Chair Janet Yellen said on Wednesday.
"We could put this into effect relatively soon," Yellen told a news conference, referring to the Fed's plan to reduce reinvestments of maturing securities later this year.
(Reporting by Jason Lange; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
NEW YORK (AP) — Actress Uma Thurman has accused embattled Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein of forcing himself upon her sexually and director Quentin Tarantino of making her perform a dangerous car stunt that injured her.
Thurman is quoted in The New York Times on Saturday as saying Weinstein attacked her in London. She says he pushed her down and tried to shove himself on her and expose himself.
Weinstein’s representatives say he acknowledges making an “awkward pass” but denies physical assault.
Thurman says when she expressed fear about driving a possibly faulty car in Tarantino’s “Kill Bill: Vol. 1” he insisted.
Video shows Thurman crashing into a tree. She says she left a hospital in a neck brace with damaged knees and a concussion.
Tarantino hasn’t responded to a request for comment.
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The man who killed former New Orleans Saints star Will Smith in an argument following a traffic crash avoided a mandatory life sentence last year when a jury convicted him of manslaughter instead of second-degree murder.
But 29-year-old Cardell Hayes may still be locked away for a very long time if prosecutors get their way at Wednesday’s sentencing hearing.
New Orleans District Attorney Leon Cannizzaro has said he believes Hayes deserves a 60-year sentence: the maximum of 40 years for Smith’s death, followed by another 20 years for wounding Smith’s wife, Racquel.
The hearing in state District Judge Camille Buras’ courtroom in New Orleans is likely to echo the drama of Hayes’s December trial. That trial was attended by Saints stars past and present.
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WAILUKU, Hawaii (AP) — A man who ditched a backpack containing methamphetamine while fleeing from police has been sentenced to 10 years in prison.
The Maui News reported Wednesday that 43-year-old Kainoa Duarte said in court he had let his addiction control his life. He pleaded no contest to second-degree promotion of a dangerous drug.
Police reported finding more than one-eighth ounce of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia in the backpack he dropped while fleeing from police in 2016 in Wailuku.
Duarte also pleaded no contest to two counts of second-degree theft in another case. He pawned a camera that was among more than $9,000 in belongings stolen from a vehicle that was parked at Lahaina Cannery Mall in September 2015.
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Information from: The Maui News, http://www.mauinews.com
The Total Package Tour: NKOTB + Paula Abdul + Boyz II Men
Look, this is going to a really fun show and you know it, even if you just go for the people watching and “Cold Hearted“. Also plenty of tickets left. 7:30 PM. $40-138. —Paul Cajun
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Some of what might have been the most successful shopping destinations in years past now are being gored by online competition.
Brick-and-mortar stores, especially department stores and big-box retailers, are in rapid decline due to Internet sales. Many are making adjustments as their market shares shrink.
But others aren't as fortunate, unable to survive and forced to close doors on hundreds of stores. The Lehigh Valley is seeing more and more of the latter.
Such distressed chains as Staples, Sears and Bon-Ton all announced the closure of 40 or more national locations in recent months. Gymboree, Rue 21, Toys 'R' Us and Payless ShoeSource all filed for bankruptcy this past year. RadioShack filed for a second bankruptcy in March.
And many other major retailers could experience the same demise in the New Year.
Scott Devitt Stifel Research analyst discusses what the fallout and risk of the Facebook allegations is having on the company and stock price.
Several pigs that were left four years ago on a small island within the California Delta have become the center of residents' debate after an animal-rights group took them off the island.
The Sacramento Bee reports 10 people from Farm Sanctuary used a trailer and barge on Tuesday to ferry six pigs off the island under the land owner's permission. Susie Coston, the group's national shelter director, says the pigs were not in good health and were being mistreated, but residents in the area disagree.
Several boaters have been feeding the pigs and say on the island, the animals are truly "free."
Delta boater Erlyn Lucas-Payne says the pigs were "stolen," not "rescued." But Coston says the pigs starved in the winter and were fed beer in the summer.
The pigs were taken to UC Davis for veterinary care.
The Ashland County Sheriff's Office needs your help in finding a missing Upper Michigan woman.
Authorities say Jody Lynn Newberry, 54, was last seen attending the "Mellen Jam" music festival around noon on Saturday.
The festival is held on Gilgen Road, just north of Mellen.
She is described as 5'3, weighs 115 pounds, and has brown hair and brown eyes.
Newberry was last seen wearing a hooded sweatshirt and long pants, and also has a skin tag on her nose and has several missing teeth.
If you know where Newberry might be, you're asked to call the Ashland County Sheriff's Office at 715-682-7023, Option 1.
The Ashland County Sheriff's Office has additional information in the following release:
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MOSCOW, March 29 Russian gas giant Gazprom has raised 850 million pounds ($1.05 billion) through a Eurobond, two sources close to the deal told Reuters on Wednesday.
Gazprom has set the yield at 4.25 percent for its seven-year sterling benchmark bond, IFR, a Thomson Reuters news and market analysis service, reported earlier.
Gazprom has mandated Deutsche Bank, Gazprombank, JP Morgan and VTB Capital as lead managers.
A deal in sterling would cement the company's return to its main international funding markets, which also include euros, U.S. dollars and Swiss francs.
Earlier this month, Gazprom sold its first bond denominated in U.S. dollars since autumn 2014, a $750 million ten-year issue.
The company has an external borrowing plan for 2017 of 288.26 billion roubles ($5.1 billion).
($1 = 0.8059 pounds)
($1 = 56.7945 roubles) (Reporting by Kira Zavyalova and Oksana Kobzeva; writing by Vladimir Soldatkin; editing by Katya Golubkova and Alexander Smith)
SAO PAULO, April 13 Bank of America Merrill Lynch tapped Eduardo Alcalay, currently the head of private equity at GP Investimentos Ltda, as its new Brazil chief executive officer, the bank said in a statement on Thursday.
Alcalay will replace Rodrigo Xavier, who will pursue "an academic opportunity" at Stanford University, after a transition period ending in late July, the statement added. (Reporting by Bruno Federowski and Silvio Cascione; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
BERLIN (AP) — The German government is condemning anti-Semitic incidents that took place during protests in cities across Germany in recent days.
The demonstrations were called in response to President Donald Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital and the announced move of the American Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. Trump's decision has been widely condemned as undermining efforts to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
German government spokesman Steffen Seibert said on Monday that the burning of Israeli flags and anti-Semitic insults directed at Israel and Jews were "shameful."
Seibert said Germany feels a close affinity to Israel and Jews around the world, and will therefore counter anti-Semitic incitement whenever it occurs.
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Saraki: Ozekhome hails CCT, mocks EFCC, Sagay
Human rights activist, Chief Mike Ozekhome (SAN) has lauded the acquittal of Senate President Bukola Saraki by the Code of Conduct Tribunal. Ozekhome also mocked the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission which was the key witness against Saraki. DAILY POST report that the CCT discharged and acquitted Saraki on Wednesday, saying that he has no […]
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× What did Trump mean by ‘calm before the storm’?
While taking photos alongside military leaders and their spouses before a dinner at the White House, President Donald Trump made an ambiguous statement, citing “the calm before the storm.”
“You guys know what this represents? Maybe it’s the calm before the storm,” Trump said at the photo op Thursday night, following a meeting with his top military commanders.
When reporters present asked what he meant, Trump replied: “It could be, the calm, the calm before the storm.”
Reporters asked if the storm was related to Iran or ISIS.
Trump replied: “We have the world’s great military people in this room, I will tell you that. And uh, we’re gonna have a great evening, thank you all for coming.”
When asked again what he meant, Trump said only: “You’ll find out.”
Reporters in the room asked for a hint, but Trump concluded the questioning.
“Thank you everybody,” Trump said.
The White House has not immediately responded to CNN’s request for comment or clarification.
DALLAS — Part of Heritage Auctions August 10-12 comics and comic art Signature auction was a collection of comic art from Graham Nash (think Crosby, Stills, Nash), which sold in total for over $1.1 million. Topping the day was an unpublished Robert Crumb cover for the cover of Zap Comix (which Crumb himself decided was too risqué for publication) that sold for $525,800.
Also from the Nash collection, another piece of cover art by Robert Crumb–this one for ID #2 (Eros/Fantagraphics, 1991)–sold at $101,575. This ink and whiteout on Bristol board, with an approximate image area of 9 ½ by 13 ½ inches, is signed and in excellent condition. To clarify what the source of the title “ID”— it is one-third of the psyche as described by Sigmund Freud, along with the ego and super-ego; the id is the mind’s “set of uncoordinated instinctual trends.”
The prices given include the buyer’s premium. A full review of the auction will appear in a future issue. For further information, www.ha.com or 877-437-4824.
Gov. Jerry Brown announced Saturday that he has granted 72 pardons and seven commutations to people convicted of crimes in California.
Pardons granted by Brown include three people who served in the U.S. military. They reported that they were honorably discharged and promised citizenship for their service but were deported after completing sentences
for individual crimes committed after their service.
Brown also granted seven commutations to current inmates. Six of them have earned a chance to make their case before the Board of Parole Hearings, which will determine whether they are ready to be released from prison.
Individuals who are granted pardons have completed their sentences and most were originally convicted of drug-related or other non-violent crimes.
Gubernatorial pardons are granted to people who have demonstrated exemplary behavior and have lived productive, law-abiding lives following their conviction, according to the governor's office.
Adam Hegsted, photographed at the Gilded Unicorn in downtown Spokane, is the subject of this week's Chef Spotlight. We'll learn about where they dine out and who or what inspired them in their culinary careers.
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SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) – A local business owner has been convicted of multiple charges in connection to a crash.
John Cole, the owner of Cole’s Collision, drove his BMW into a tree last March on Sitterly Road in Halfmoon.
One of the passengers in the backseat suffered injuries that left her paralyzed.
He was found guilty of: assault, driving while ability impaired and reckless driving. However, he was not found guilty of vehicular assault.
The trial last two weeks and the jury deliberated for two days.
Cole is scheduled to be sentenced in April.
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According to Michael Scotto of Basketball Insiders, the Chicago Bulls are in search of a first-round pick in exchange for either Robin Lopez or Doug McDermott. The NBA's trade deadline is just 10 days away and the Chicago Bulls are starting to become linked to rumors all over the place.
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GREEN TOWNSHIP, Ohio -- Green Township police and Hamilton County deputies are searching for an unknown suspect in a gas station robbery that happened early Monday morning.
Police said a man entered the Speedway gas station on Glenway Avenue shortly after 1 a.m. and handed a note to the cashier demanding money, saying he had a gun. The employee complied and the suspect fled on foot with an unknown amount of money, Green Township police said.
The suspect is described as a 5-foot-7 male with strawberry blonde hair and facial hair. He was last seen wearing blue sweatpants with a white stripe down the leg, a tan jacket and a blue and white ball cap.
Cincinnati police K9 units attempted to track the suspect, but he was not located.
Green Township police and Hamilton County deputies are investigating the incident, which they classify as an aggravated robbery.
Anyone with information on this incident or the suspect is asked to call Crimestoppers at 513-352-3040.
57:11 Dave Barry and Carl Hiaasen talk politics, Florida and a presidential bid at the Miracle Theatre Pause
2:27 Dave Barry discovers something other than fish in the ocean off Rio
1:28 The day Cassius Clay and The Beatles shared the ring
1:20 The United States of Powerball
5:48 Dave Barry's 2016 Holiday Gift Guide
1:38 Dave Barry goes searching for protesters on the campaign trail
3:03 Talkback: Mark Young talks about Vice Mayor Gene Gallo's tragic loss of his wife
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FRANKFURT, April 6 German drugs-packaging maker Gerresheimer expects confusion over U.S. healthcare policy to continue to be a drag on revenues this quarter, with a normalisation coming in the second half of the year, its chief executive said on Thursday.
Gerresheimer earlier said it expected full-year sales at the lower end of its guidance range as major customers waited to see what measures new U.S. President Donald Trump might impose, sending its shares down 5.7 percent by 0827 GMT.
"The effects are mainly temporary, but in primary packaging in America we may not recover over the course of the year," CEO Uwe Roehrhoff told journalists on a conference call, adding that the effect on full-year profit should be "manageable". (Reporting by Georgina Prodhan; Editing by Maria Sheahan)
Miniso, Japan-based fast-fashion designer brand has stepped into India and announced its first store will open at the Ambience Mall.
The brand, which has established strategic relationships with nearly 60 countries, has stores in over 30 countries including the US, Canada, Australia, Russia, the United Arab Emirates, Singapore and South Korea.
Co-founded by Japanese designer Miyake Junya and young Chinese young entrepreneur Ye Guofu in Tokyo, with the former serving as chief designer, the brand retails products over twelve categories to target every aspect of life.
“Miniso is popular around the world, which means our design concepts have been widely accepted by consumers and what they seek can be satisfied by our designs. Our designs are derived from the most essential and realistic demands from life rather than those of extravagant and environmentally harmful. This is what we always emphasize — ‘back to nature, return to basic’,” Junya said
Aditi Rao Hyadri will launch the store on August 18.
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Drew Brees likely earns some MVP votes, as well he should. But rookie running back Alvin Kamara showed his worth to the Saints by remaining in the locker room for most of New Orleans’ 20-17 loss to the Falcons on Thursday.
Kamara played only six snaps, taking a hit to the head in a collision with Falcons linebacker Deion Jones. Kamara immediately grabbed his facemask after the 4-yard loss, showing signs of a concussion.
The Saints scored only 14 points without him.
Kamara, though, expects to return to the lineup Sunday against the Jets.
With extra days between games, Kamara said, via Josh Katzenstein of the New Orleans Times-Picayune, that he would be “good to go.” Kamara said the same thing on Twitter a few days ago, tweeting, “Right back at it next week.”
Kamara, a candidate for offensive rookie of the year, has 608 yards rushing, 639 yards receiving and 11 total touchdowns.
Pakistan’s 70th anniversary was marked by the children’s at a flag-raising ceremony and pop concert in the Norwegian capital this Monday.
Local Government Minister Jan Tore Sanner (H), the Oslo Bishop Ole Christian Kvarme and Pakistani Ambassador Riffat Massod were among several prominent guests attending the celebration of National Day.
Also present was Pakistani pop star Shehzad Roy, who held a concert.
The party was organized by the 14th August Committee Norway, which works with building bridges between the Norwegian and Pakistani society.
“Let there be no doubt – we, the Norwegian- Pakistani people are very keen to protect our country Norway, which we are very fond of – we will build this country together on trust, fellowship and generosity and protect democracy in the country, the organization writes in a press release.
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A brick wall and window show some of the progress being made as construction continues Friday on the Campus Commons at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley. The project, expected to be finished Fall 2018, will house a 600-seat performance hall in addition to a number of student facilities.
Nemanja Matic made his Premier League debut for Manchester United after he made the £40million switch to Old Trafford from Chelsea.
The Serbian was praised for his role in Manchester United’s 4-0 win over West Ham on Sunday as fellow debutant Romelu Lukaku scored twice.
Speaking on talkSPORT former Chelsea player Wilkins demanded to know why 29-year-old Matic was allowed to leave Stamford Bridge.
He said: “The level of performance is surprising. When you stick one guy in the middle of the midfield and allows so many people just to go and do their own job.
A driver led King County, Washington, police agencies on a chase March 13, even though it turned out he wasn’t the man wanted in connection with a shooting earlier in the day. Seattle police said officers had attempted to stop the vehicle, thinking the driver was the suspect, but the driver took off at a high-rate of speed. “The suspect vehicle drove through stop signs and red lights without stopping,” police said in a press release. “During the pursuit, the suspect vehicle was involved in multiple collisions in the Seattle city limits.” Police determined the driver was not the suspect in the shooting, but determined the vehicle he was driving was stolen. He was arrested for the stolen vehicle and also several hit-and-run collisions.
With a new year brings a new set of laws to Missouri.
As of of January 1st, most adults can now carry concealed weapons without a permit on a weapon they legally own.
In addition, the Castle Doctrine expands to include house guests, meaning you can stand your ground in any place you are legally allowed to be.
Missouri’s minimum wage will be getting a nickel bump, to $7.70 per hour
Nonviolent drug crimes will loosen up on first time offenders, specifically, those convicted of possession of a small amount of marijuana will no longer face jail time.
A group of special needs athletes in the Hawke's Bay are on a mission to make it to Argentina for the World Championships of Taekwondo.
Taekwondo instructor Ben Evans said the group of athletes have, "autism, down syndrome, some are in a wheel chair, a huge range of special needs".
"Taekwondo is for everyone and it's to help those who may need the support or to become stronger minded. So taekwondo has developed them mentally and physically."
Amongst the group is a second degree black belt, Johann Landkroom, who has down syndrome.
"His fitness in general, his balance has improved...the social skills that go with it, team work, working with others, thinking about others," said Johann's Mother, Peggy Landkroom.
Mr Landkroom's efforts are attracting the eye of the International Taekwondo Federation and the son of the creator of the martial art.
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Feeling sick today? You’re not alone. Area health officials tell the Courier respiratory illnesses have been an issue this winter. Colleen Abrams is an infection preventionist at Blanchard Valley Health System. She tells the newspaper they’ve seen plenty of flu cases, but adds RSV, another respiratory ailment, is also making the rounds. Some people test negative for the flu and RSV but still have a respiratory infection.
Abrams says doctors have seen more flu cases this year, but the number is lower than it was two years ago. St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima recently restricted visitors at the hospital because of the number of flu cases. Blanchard Valley Health System hasn’t taken that step yet.
Health officials say it’s not too late to get vaccinated against the flu this season. If you do come down with the flu, stay home. Abrams says you’ll recover faster, and will help stop the spread of the virus.
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Kyrgyzstan is only the 30th in the ranking of popular countries for traveling among the Russians. Agency Turstat compiled a rating on statistics of outbound tourist trips from Russia abroad for 9 months.
The top five includes Turkey (3,944 trips), Abkhazia , Finland , Kazakhstan and Ukraine .
Families in the Deepings and Bourne are being reminded to put the right things in their green, garden waste bin.
Flowers, plants, leaves, grass cuttings, weeds, twigs and small branches are among the items that can be collected by South Kesteven District Council (SKDC).
Bark and hedge trimmings can also be collected, but soil and compost, egg shells, fruit and vegetables, sawdust, stones, animal waste or bedding should all be left out of the bins.
Tea bags, paper, cardboard, plant pots and carrier bags should also be separated out.
Coun Dr Peter Moseley, SKDC’s Cabinet Member for Environment, said: “Contamination in green bins increases the cost of disposal which can pass down to green bin fees.
“Ensuring that customers put the correct items in their green bins is very important and it will help us keep the cost of our very successful green waste collection low.”
Parts of Abbotsford were evacuated Monday evening after an ammonia leak at Abbyland Foods.
Central Fire District chief Bert Nitzke says the evacuation started around 7 pm Monday night after a gas leak in an ammonia line that helps refrigerate parts of the plant. “Created a plume of ammonia gases that went up in the air, and then consequently across the area and affected not just the employees but some of the residents as well in the area.”
Emergency crews took 18 patients to local hospitals, and Nitzke says they were lucky to have so few victims. “Many things were in our favor. Weather was in our favor. They executed their plans right to the T of what they were supposed to do.”
Emergency crews were able to reach valves in order to shut down the leak, and the evacuation order was lifted after about two hours.
If anyone in the area is still suffering symptoms of ammonia poisoning or feeling sick in any way, they should contact their healthcare provider or emergency services.
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The new plastic fiver has become part and parcel of everyday life - but how well do you know it?
There are, of course, always going to be people to try it on and fake the notes.
Experts claim the new notes are resistant to dirt and moisture so stay cleaner. The plastic notes are also more secure making counterfeit notes more difficult to create.
There are, however, a number of things that you need to keep an eye on to make sure you haven't been conned.
This is the official guide from the Bank of England to spotting whether the note is real of fake.
Welcome to Tuesday.
Stay tuned as we provide you with all the latest news from across Bath in our daily rolling news blog.
We'll be keeping an eye on all the latest traffic, travel, sport and weather information for Bath and the surrounding area.
Whether it is a traffic alert, the latest crime case or the best Bath Rugby news, we'll bring it straight to you right here.
We will also drop in news from the wider world if we think it's something you'll be interested in.
If you've seen something going on, please let us know by calling the newsdesk on 01225 322217 or tweet us @BathChron
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon official tells The Associated Press that transgender people can enlist in the military beginning Jan. 1, despite President Donald Trump’s opposition.
The new policy reflects growing legal pressure on the issue and the difficult hurdles the federal government would have to cross to enforce Trump’s demand to ban transgender individuals from the military. Two federal courts already have ruled against the ban.
Potential transgender recruits will have to overcome a lengthy and strict set of physical, medical and mental conditions that make it possible, though difficult, for them to join the armed services.
Maj. David Eastburn says the enlistment of transgender recruits will start Jan. 1 and go on amid the legal battles. The Department of Defense also is studying the issue.
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The fluffy cat skin for League of Legend’s Katarina has served as the basis for this deadly new cosplay, the cosplayer making sure to not only express the assassin’s fierceness but also mixing in some cuteness by way of her outfit’s cat-inspired elements.
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ROCK ISLAND, Ill. (AP) - Authorities say two people have died after a tree branch fell on spectators during a fireworks display in western Illinois.
The Rock Island County Sheriff's Office says the branch fell from a large oak tree outside the county courthouse in Rock Island around 9:40 p.m. Tuesday.
Dozens were sitting near the tree watching the fireworks when the branch fell about 25 feet (8 meters) and crushed some of the spectators. Some of those who weren't hurt tried to lift the branch to free the people trapped beneath.
Authorities said 61-year-old Daniel Mendoza Sr. of Rock Island was pronounced dead at the scene. Seventy-two-year-old Lawrence Anderson of Moline died at a hospital.
Authorities have not provided the causes of death.
Five other people were injured.
Police in Cedar Rapids say a “domestic situation” early this morning on the city’s southeast side left one man dead and another injured.
Investigators believe a 30 year old man shot himself and later died – after he shot a 35 year old man inside a home. The man inside the home is expected to survive.
Police say the 30-year-old man had a prior relationship with a woman living in the home. The woman and several children were in the home at the time, but none of them were not injured. None of the names have been released.
Arthurine V. (Sime) Haupt, 89, of Dows passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at The Western Home in Cedar Falls.
Memorial services for Arthurine Haupt will be held on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at 11:00 AM at First Lutheran Church, 206 West Ellsworth in Dows, with Pastor Laurel Meester officiating. Burial will take place at Fairview Cemetery in Dows.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church on Saturday.
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NTVs Mark Masai interviews the Kisumu governor, Jack Ranguma on President Uhuru Kenyatta's visit in Kisumu and the upcoming ODM nominations.
Hoge & Jahns Podcast: Debating the Bears’ reasoning to keep Kyle Fuller and more
In episode 149 of their podcast, the Chicago Sun-Times’ Adam L. Jahns and WGN Radio’s Adam Hoge discuss the Bears’ decision to keep cornerback Kyle Fuller and their other moves in free agency. They also look ahead to the draft.
The Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) announced on Tuesday the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the 4th quarter of 2016 (flash estimates).
The available seasonally adjusted data indicate that in the 4 th quarter of 2016 the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in volume terms decreased by 0.4% in comparison with the 3rd quarter of 2016, while it increased by 0.3% in comparison with the 4th quarter of 2015.
The available non-seasonally adjusted data indicate that in the 4th quarter of 2016 the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in volume terms increased by 0.2% in comparison with the 4th quarter of 2015.
Ôhe present flash estimates are expected to be revised when provisional estimates are produced and disseminated on 6/03/2017 on the basis of updated primary data that will have become available at that point.
The "Squawk on the Street" crew talks about the rise in interest rates and its impact on bonds.
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A statue of abolitionist John Brown was crudely defaced recently with a swastika and a racist slur. But the overall site, the Quindaro ruins, is being prepared for consideration as a National Historic Landmark. Keith Myers The Star
CAIRO (Reuters) - Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has invited Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to Cairo on Monday to discuss U.S. President Donald Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, a presidential statement said on Sunday.
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi speaks during a news conference with Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras (not pictured) and Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades (not pictured) at the Presidential Palace in Nicosia, Cyprus November 21, 2017. REUTERS/Yiannis Kourtoglou
The statement said Sisi wanted to discuss “ways to deal with the crisis in a manner that preserves the rights of the Palestinian people and their national sanctities and their legitimate right to establish an independent state with East Jerusalem as its capital”.
Henderson police are investigating after somebody broke into a youth baseball complex and stole thousands of dollars in equipment from the league.
Windows remain broken on the second floor of the Henderson PCMA concession stand. League leaders say someone busted that window to get inside.
We now know the burglars stole nine bats, a total value of about $3,000. Seven of them were black and gold Rawlings and the other two were a blue and grey Rawlings.
A total of 12 bats were bought this year because of changes in regulations but the remaining ones were with coaches.
If you have information that would help investigators, call Henderson police.
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MARTIN, Tenn. — Ja Morant scored 18 points, Jonathan Stark had 17 and Murray State used a late run to pull away from UT Martin 66-53 on Saturday night.
Morant grabbed a game-high eight rebounds and had five assists while Stark made five 3-pointers in the first half for the Racers (18-5, 10-2), who remained alone in second place behind Belmont (11-1) in the Ohio Valley Conference.
Morant’s 3-pointer with nine minutes left gave the Racers the lead for good but it took a 12-0 run over the final 5:22 to put the game away. Terrell Miller Jr. and Shaq Buchanan scored 10 points each.
Matthew Butler scored 19 points and Fatodd Lewis 12 for the Skyhawks (8-17, 3-9).
The Racers had a 20-5 advantage on points scored off turnovers and were 15 of 24 at the line to 6 of 8 for UTM.
The teams combined for 59 3-point attempts, making 16.
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Buckeye Grove will add at least one more tree to its collection this season because Ohio State cornerback Denzel Ward was named a first-team AP All-American on Monday.
An Ohio State player who is named a first-team All-American by a reputable list such as the AP gets a tree planted in Buckeye Grove.
Ward had two interceptions, 15 passes defensed and 30 solo tackles this season. He stepped into the top corner role after Gareon Conley and Marshon Lattimore left school early last season.
Billy Price was the other Buckeye to be named to the AP All-American first team. Nick Bosa was a second-teamer.
The other four lists recognized by Ohio State for consideration to get a tree in Buckeye Grove are from the Walter Camp Football Foundation, the Football Writers Association of America, the Sporting News and the American Football Coaches Association.
See the full list of Ohio State's All Americans from the 2017 season.
A national animal rescue organization boarded 90 animals from Tupelo's animal shelter and prepared them for transport to no-kill shelters throughout the country. Wings of Rescue, a nonprofit organization based out of California, rescues thousands of pets from high-kill or overcrowded shelters and flies them to no-kill shelters in the United States and Canada.
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CHAMPAIGN -- Illinois had one final chance to finish this week on a recruiting strong note. After missing out on three Class of 2018 forwards early in the week, the Illini were still in the running for four-star Georgia prospect Landers Nolley.
Until Friday morning. Nolley, a 6-foot-7 wing who played his sophomore season at Curie in Chicago before moving to Georgia, narrowed his choices to Georgia and Virginia Tech.
Nolley's almost final decision left Illinois 0 for 4 on 2018 targets this week after Lukas Kisunas (UConn), George Conditt (Iowa State) and Colin Castleton (Michigan) all committed elsewhere. That leaves the Illini in further pursuit of in-state targets like Morgan Park's Ayo Dosunmu, who will start an official visit at Illinois on Oct. 13, and Simeon's Talen Horton-Tucker.
Monday night, Cleveland battled CMC in the North Sub-Section 2A Finals in St. Peter. The Cougars led 32-21 at halftime and held on for the 70-50 win. CMC advances to the Section 2A Finals. The Cougars will face Springfield on Friday at MSU at 6PM.
Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives remained three points ahead of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), with 34 percent, the Forsa survey for Stern and RTL showed.
The poll showed Frau Merkel pipping Herr Schulz if there were a direct vote for chancellor, winning by 38 percent to his 37 percent.
That result marked a one percentage point rise in support for Frau Merkel from a week ago, with Herr Schulz unchanged.
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SCRANTON — Police are searching for a man they say slashed the hand of his mother’s husband with a knife.
Timothy Peterson, 18, of Scranton is charged with misdemeanor simple assault and harassment.
An argument between his mother Christine Everett and her husband Thomas Everett upset Mr. Peterson, leading to the attack at 341 Locust St. early Sunday morning, police said. The suspect tossed the knife on the ground afterwards and departed.
Responding officers observed a small laceration on the hand of Thomas Everett, who they said was intoxicated. Paramedics treated the minor injury.
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Hope Academy wants to purchase a new jungle gym for Grand Harbour.
And they are asking for your help to do, not just for students to use, but families who visit Grand Harbour as well.
Dean of Students Michael Myles says the previous jungle gym stationed outside of Salty’s restaurant is in disrepair and he wants to have it replaced. He says a new gym will cost 10-15 thousand dollars.
The Cayman Islands Skatepark Association will be donating all the proceeds it makes from anyone who goes to the skate park on the first Friday of the month for the next 6 months starting from tonight (02 February.)
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A senior Iranian military leader claims the Islamic Republic has developed the “father of all bombs,” a 10-ton bomb that is said to rival the United States’ ‘mother of all bombs,” or MOAB, according to regional reports.
Iranian General Amir Ali Hajizadeh, commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corp’s airspace division, claimed in an interview over the weekend with the country’s state-controlled media that Iran has developed the 10-ton bomb and has the capability to drop them from aircraft.
The announcement coincides with other saber-rattling comments by senior Iranian military officials claiming that they have infiltrated the American military.
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CAMPBELL RIVER, B.C- A wildfire burning near the Strathcona dam, west of Campbell River, is growing in size and is reported to be person-caused, according to the BC Wildfire Service.
According to Coast Fire Service, the fire is located half a kilometer from the BC Hydro Campground.
On Thursday morning, the fire was reported by the Wildfire Service as 0.01 hectares in size, it has since grown to .5.
There is currently a three-person fire suppression crew and one helicopter at the scene.
Coastal Fire Service said the fire is rank two, which means some open flame that is up to a foot off of the ground.
Crews are working to establish control lines, and at this time do not anticipate any problems.
We will keep you updated as information becomes available.
The Crown is appealing the stay of proceedings the B.C. Supreme Court granted accused killer Jamie Bacon earlier this month.
The B.C. Prosecution Service (BCPS) said it has reviewed the decision by Justice Kathleen Ker and the ruling included errors in its interpretation of the law and that a "reasonable argument can be made that the ruling would not necessarily have been issued if the errors were not made."
The BCPS will not comment further as details of the Dec. 1, 2017, decision remains sealed by the courts but said the appeal is in the public interest.
Bacon was charged with first degree murder and accused of orchestrating the violent "Surrey Six" murders on Oct. 19, 2007, in which two innocent bystanders were killed.
This is not an anti-bullying project. It’s a project to create self-accountability while loving ourselves and all involved in a traumatic situation.
We are collecting stories of pain, regret and joy. These stories will then be printed onto t-shirts for sale. The proceeds from selling the t-shirts will help fund a peer-run bullying project in the TDSB.
Dec 14 from 1-8 pm. Free. See Facebook page for more info.
USD/JPY: Japanese Yen Trading A Tad Higher In The Asian Session
For the 24 hours to 23:00 GMT, the USD rose 0.47% against the JPY and closed at 114.30.
In the Asian session, at GMT0400, the pair is trading at 114.28, with the USD trading marginally lower against the JPY from yesterday’s close.
The pair is expected to find support at 113.49, and a fall through could take it to the next support level of 112.71. The pair is expected to find its first resistance at 114.78, and a rise through could take it to the next resistance level of 115.29.
With no economic releases in Japan today, investors will look forward to global events for further direction.
The currency pair is trading above its 20 Hr and 50 Hr moving averages.
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There was no winner in the Morris VFW “Queen of Hearts” drawing on Monday night. The pot has now reached a total of $1.5 million. Only three cards remain in the drawing after the 10 of clubs was selected. Whoever eventually wins the game will walk away with 70% of 1,596,843 with 15% of the money going to the Morris VFW Post and the final 15% rolling over into the next pot when the game restarts.
Part seven of our coverage: The race reaches Times Square, and a look at the new NYC Half course.
CAIRO (AP) - Sudan's official news agency says archeologists have reopened burial chambers in an ancient pyramid north of the capital, Khartoum.
SUNA says Tuesday the chambers are located at a depth of 10 meters (about 33 feet) under a pyramid in the Meroe area. The UNESCO world heritage site is home to pyramids ranging from six meters (20 feet) to 30 meters (100 feet) tall.
It says archeologists from a Qatari mission discovered artifacts, including human and animal bones, inside the chambers.
The pyramids, with narrow bases and steep angles on the sides, were built by the ancient Nubian civilization between 720 and 300 B.C.
Qatar has pledged $135 million to renovate and support Sudan's antiquities.
After working with Santa Barbara's Braille Institute, Santa Barbara County manager returns to full-time job supervising solid-waste operations After losing his eyesight and leaving his job for eight months to attend classes at Santa Barbara's Braille Institute full time, Travis Spier is back as Santa Barbara County's operations manager for solid-waste transfer stations in Santa Barbara and the Santa Ynez Valley. "I'm not looking for a free ride," he says.
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In his frustration, Dike developed a heroin addiction that would tether him for the rest of his life. Ross experienced Dike's gradual decline firsthand: "It was tough for me, because he was my best friend, he was my partner, we built this thing together. We achieved this thing that we wanted to do, and we were doing it. And then, all of the sudden, it was over, as far as having his energy and his partnership with me."
An ammunition dealer who has acknowledged selling hundreds of rounds of tracer bullets to a gunman responsible for killing 58 people in Las Vegas was charged on Friday with conspiracy to make and sell armor-piercing ammunition without a license.
Douglas Haig, 55, of the Phoenix suburb of Mesa, Arizona, became the first person arrested and charged in connection with the Oct. 1 massacre, which ended when the perpetrator, Stephen Paddock, killed himself.
But Haig told a news conference at the office of his attorney on Friday that none of the surplus military ammunition he sold Paddock in September was ever fired during the killing spree, which ranks as the deadliest mass shooting in modern US history. Nearly 500 people were injured.
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A man has been remanded in custody accused of attempted murder after 13 people were injured when a car ploughed into a nightclub.
Mohammed Abdul, 21, appeared at Medway Magistrates Court in Chatham, Kent, accused of driving a Suzuki Vitara into a number of people at Blake’s nightclub in Gravesend, Kent, on Saturday.
The court heard how many people were left with injuries including broken knees, dislocated knees and dislocated pelvises, after the incident.
Abdul sat hunched in a green hooded jacket with a plaster on his forehead, and appeared in court via a videolink from North Kent Police station.
He showed no reaction as Dr Sola Adeyemi, chairman of the bench, remanded him in custody until April 16.
Abdul spoke only to confirm his name, date of birth, residence and his nationality, British.
Abdul initially told officers he had no fixed address but then gave his residence as Gilbert House, McMillan Street, south east London.
April 20 Anadolu Efes:
* Decided to suspend its brewing operations located in Merter, Istanbul, which has 15 percent share in total capacity, as of May 22
* Says to transfer these operations to other facilities in Adana, Ankara and Izmir
* Says the total estimated employment termination benefits for all of employees in our Merter plant amounts to 14 million lira ($3.82 million)
* This decision was taken considering the environmental and logistic effects of company's factory that remains in the city center after urbanization
* Says to consider the options about the land where the Istanbul factory is located Source text for Eikon:
Further company coverage: ($1 = 3.6646 liras) (Gdynia Newsroom)
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) - Afghan officials say bombs attached to motorcycles have killed four people in separate attacks.
One struck outside a sports stadium in eastern Nangarhar province, killing three on Monday. Akramuddin, a provincial police official, says the explosion occurred as former warlord Gulbuddin Hekmatyar was holding a rally at the stadium in Jalalabad, the province' capital.
Akramuddin, who like many Afghans uses only one name, says the blast took place as the rally ended. Ten people were wounded.
Hekmatyar, previously a declared terrorist by the United States, signed a peace deal with President Ashraf Ghani in 2017 and was removed from the list.
The second motorcycle bomb exploded in western Herat province. Spokesman Jelani Farhad says one person was killed and seven were wounded.
No groups have taken responsibility for the attacks.
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It used to be ok to make fun of people because of their weight.
But thanks to the body positivity movement, a growing number of people are proudly standing up and proclaiming that big is beautiful.
One guy who clearly missed the memo and paid for it dearly is Leyton Mokgerepi from South Africa. Mokgerepi not only tried to fat shame a woman on Twitter, he chose to do it to Lesego Legobane, a plus-size model, blogger, and body positivity activist.
Big mistake.
Mokgerepi created a meme that compared Legobane with a thinner model, Joëlle Kayembe, that reads, “Girls that I like vs. girls that like me.” The sizeist joke claims that he likes thin women but only larger women like him in return.
Girls that I like vs Girls that like me pic.twitter.com/3TDfKVs7bo — Leyton Mokgerepi (@imleyton) September 19, 2017
Legobane tweet-slapped Mokgerepi back to the womb with one perfect sentence.
Our second instalment of the opening day of this year's Six Nations sees us head to Paris where France entertain Ireland.
It will be a battle of the fly-halves with France handing a debut to 19-year-old Matthieu Jalibert - who will face Ireland's world-class No 10 in Johnny Sexton.
France have won just once in seven meetings with Ireland (drawn two, lost four) but the latter has only won three times out of 32 games on French soil he Five/Six Nations since 1954.
You can follow all the action from the Stade de France as it happens withSportsmail's GLEN WILLIAMS. Kick-off is at 4.45pm.
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PISTOL….Well, bawd I'll turn,And something lean to cutpurse of quick hand.To England will I steal, and there I'll steal:And patches will I get unto these cudgell'd scars,And swear I got them in the Gallia
(WCMH) — If you ever owned an original PlayStation 3 console, you may be eligible for a $65 refund as part of a legal settlement.
According to PC Magazine, the settlement applies to owners of the original release of the console, or the ‘phat’ PS3. The slim PS3 is not eligible.
When the PS3 first launched in 2006, it included the ability to install another operating system on the console. When the slim model was released, that feature was no longer included. A firmware update to the original consoles removed the feature from the older devices as well.
The removal of the feature led to a class action lawsuit, which was eventually settled in 2016.
You may be eligible for the settlement if you purchased a PS3 between November 1, 2006 and April 1, 2010 from an authorized retailer. You have until April 15 to file a claim.
Tap here for more information about how to file a claim.
So Chaponda is Malawi's sacred cow, Mr. President?: Borrow a leaf from White House' General Flynn
Honourable Dr. George Chaponda has constantly faced criticism for his alleged fraudulent involvement in the procurement of Zambian maize. In fact …
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A group of bicyclists is about to attempt a ride across Iowa in 24 hours.
The Sioux City Journal reports that about 30 bicyclists will start at 4 a.m. Saturday in Sioux City. They have one day to complete the 335-mile journey to Dubuque to officially complete the Ride Across Iowa in a Day event, known as RAID.
This year marks the seventh time riders will attempt the trans-Iowa trek.
Darren Johnson, the event's organizer, is riding himself for the sixth time and has finished the full ride once, last year. Eighteen bicyclists finished the ride in 2016.
Factoring in stops, riders will have to average 14 mph for all 24 hours to reach Dubuque in time. Johnson says he doesn't recommend stopping.
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - The NCAA's Board of Governors will discuss electronic sports at its next scheduled meeting in October after holding a preliminary conversation last week.
University administrators want to better understand what role the NCAA can or should play in the popular video gaming sports world.
Esports are usually described as multiplayer competitions. The Next Level, an organization dedicated to covering the business of esports, estimated in May that 40 schools were devoting more than $4 million in scholarship money to 655 players.
It issued a report that included a graphic showing that two schools, the University of Pikeville in Kentucky and Maryville University in Missouri, offer scholarships that can cover the full cost of tuition, room and board.
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A historic cottage in Belford has been listed for sale, with a starting price of just £20,000 – but prospective viewers need to sign a disclaimer before entering the property for health and safety reasons.
The two-bedroom mid-terrace house on West Street was up for auction on National Residential, with the deadline for online bids closing at 7pm on Thursday.
The 16th-century property was originally a lodging house for the drayman who drove wagons for the former brewery next door.
Chris Tague, of National Residential, said that the cottage has already attracted much interest from around the country and as far away as Dubai, but added: ‘Once you step through the front door, it is clear an enormous amount of work needs doing. It is no task for the faint-hearted.’
When asked what she remembers about the first time she met her husband, Helen Crockett's eyes light up. She smiles, and raises both hands in the air.
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May 3 Restaurant Brands International Inc
* Restaurant Brands International Inc announces pricing and upsizing of first lien senior secured notes offering and revised sizing of additional borrowings under its existing first lien term loan facility
* Restaurant Brands International Inc - issuers priced their previously announced offering of 4.250% first lien senior secured notes due 2022
* 2017 senior notes were priced at 100.000% of their face value
* Upsized offering of 2017 senior notes from an aggregate principal amount of $1,000 million to $1,500 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Actress Patricia Arquette is a keynote speaker during a week of science and technology events at Illinois State University.
University officials say the events at the campus in Normal this week will include a professional development dinner and a conference on women in leadership.
Arquette’s talk is scheduled for Thursday evening. It’s free and open to the public. She’s expected to talk about a public health organization she founded in 2010 after a deadly earthquake in Haiti.
Arquette won an Academy Award in 2014 for her supporting role in the movie “Boyhood” and a 2005 Emmy Award for her leading role in the television show “Medium.”
Roughly 20,000 students attend Illinois State in graduate and undergraduate programs.
12-year old shoots 10-year old friend
A 10-year old boy has been shot to his abdomen by his 12-year old friend At Monkey Mountain, Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni), police said.
The injured boy, John Isaacs, of Taruka Village, Monkey Mountain was shot to his abdomen. His condition was listed as stable.
“The suspect and the victim are known to each other…the victim and the suspect were playing with a 12-gauge shotgun which is owned by a relative of the suspect when the said gun accidentally went off and shot the victim to his abdomen,” the Guyana Police Force said.
The incident occurred at about 4 PM on February 1, 2018 at Taruka Village.
Adams is said to be in a stable condition at the Monkey Mountain health centre.
WINONA, Minn. (KTTC) - The Winona boys hockey team played Mankato West on Saturday at a brand new outdoor rink built on the site of the Bud King Ice Arena.
Mankato West jumped out to a 1-0 lead, bit Winhawks forward Zeb Trombetta tied the game in the second period. The Scarlets won the contest, 6-2.
A person was killed in a collision involving a freight liner truck in Newberry County Friday afternoon, the South Carolina Highway Patrol said.
The crash happened at about 4 p.m. on Highway 34 at General Henderson Road about half a mile east of the Town of Newberry.
Troopers with SCHP said a car traveling south on General Henderson Road failed to stop at a stop sign and struck a freight liner truck traveling east on Hwy 34.
The driver of the car suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene of the collision.
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ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WIVB) — A man who admitted to planning a terror attack at a Rochester bar on New Year’s Eve, two years ago, now wants to “take back” his plea.
Earlier this year, Emanuel Lutchman pleaded guilty to conspiracy to provide material support to ISIS.
He was sentenced to 20 years in prison.
In court papers that were recently filed, Lutchman claims he was “duped” into the plea deal by a Jewish attorney.
Lutchman was represented in federal court by an assistant federal public defender who is not Jewish.
ABUJA, March 19 (Reuters) - Nigeria’s central bank plans to hold its next interest rate meeting April 3-4, a spokesman said on Monday, contingent on the upper house of parliament confirming the president’s nominees for the monetary policy committee (MPC).
“The new dates for the MPC are April 3 and 4,” the spokesman told Reuters by phone. “We are hoping that between now and then the members of the committee would have been confirmed by the Senate.”
A political spat over nominations for the MPC meant Nigeria’s Senate had not approved President Muhammadu Buhari’s candidates, leaving the committee unable to form a quorum to set interest rates. The Senate will consider a report into the nominations this week and could approve them, paving the way for the first rate-setting meeting this year. (Reporting by Camillus Eboh Additional reporting by Chijioke Ohuocha Writing by Paul Carsten Editing by Catherine Evans)
SAN DIEGO (CBS 8) - Two earthquakes rattled Southern California Monday night, according to the United States Geological Survey.
The first earthquake of a 3.6 magnitude hit the Loma Linda area just after 10:06 p.m.
Shortly after the Loma Linda earthquake, a second quake, a 3.0 magnitude, hit the Banning area around 10:08 p.m.
There were no initial reports of damage or injuries.
One woman intentionally got arrested so she could quit smoking cigarettes in jail. Flickr / Dave Gingrich
Most people don't ever want to set foot inside a jail.
But in rare cases, some people actually get arrested on purpose so they can go to jail.
Some of the more outlandish cases include a woman who wanted to quit smoking, and a man who simply wanted to find out what jail was like.
Most people try to avoid getting caught breaking the law.
But in some unusual cases, people go out of their way to get caught committing a crime, all because they want to go to jail.
Some of them saw jail as a way to get healthcare, or escape the cold. Others simply wanted to find out what jail was like, to name a few.
We've compiled seven cases in which people intentionally got arrested. Read on to find out why:
Many locations below 32 this morning, has allowed for refreezing on roads for areas in north Georgia this morning.
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Four current and former American officials have said the Trump campaign had repeated contact with Russian intelligence officials before the November election, The New York Times reported Tuesday.
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According to the Times, phone calls from members of now-President Donald Trump’s campaign and other associates were intercepted by the FBI.
Only one of the individuals accused of having contact with Russian intelligence officials was identified: Paul Manafort, who was Trump’s campaign chairman for several months during the presidential campaign.
The contacts were uncovered as the FBI investigated suspected Russian hacking aimed at disrupting the presidential election, the Times reported.
The preceding Defense Minister of Armenia, Vigen Sargsyan, is not speaking about the most recent corruption disclosures that were made at the Ministry of Defense (MOD).
Reporters at parliament on Wednesday asked Sargsyan about these shocking discoveries at the MOD. But he advised them to ask such questions to the ministry, and recalled that he no longer was a minister.
Also, he did not respond to the query as to whether he was summoned for questioning.
As reported earlier, Seyran Ohanyan, who preceded Vigen Sargsyan as Defense Minister, was questioned within the framework of the criminal case that was launched into these corruption disclosures.
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There are many fall blooms around the county, such as these along the roadside by Weyerhaeuser in Bruce, showcasing the season more so than the still warm temperatures. The forecast does show some cooling off next week as rain is scheduled to move in over the weekend.
Bank of China will be open for operations in India following the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) approval on Wednesday, according to a report by News18.
Security clearances were given earlier in June.
This is the second Chinese bank to have received approval after the Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Ltd.
According to the report, the decision was reached after a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jingping on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit on June 9-10 in Qingdao.
The 106-year old bank has market capitalisation of $158.6 billion and is one of the four major state-owned banks in China.
According to the report, banks from Netherlands, Iran, South Korea and Malaysia had sought permissions from the RBI to open a branch in India as well.
There are 45 foreign banks with branches in India, with the UK’s Standard Chartered having the highest number at 100.
The Illinois man who shot a Republican congressman and several other people Wednesday while they practiced baseball outside the nation's capital had a number of run-ins with police in recent years, including arrests for battery, resisting arrest and drunken driving.
James T. Hodgkinson, who was 66, was fatally shot by police. Court records show that his legal trouble started in the 1990s. His most serious problems apparently came in 2006, when he was arrested on the battery charge. Records indicate he has not been involved in any legal cases since 2011.
Hodgkinson's Facebook page indicates that, until recently, he ran a home-inspection business out of his home in Belleville, in the southwestern corner of the state, across the Mississippi River from St. Louis.
LONDON, June 15 (Reuters) - Singer Adele was among people who gathered on Wednesday night close to a London tower block that was destroyed in a catastrophic fire, according to posts on social media.
Twelve people have been confimed dead and the toll is expected to rise further after fire engulfed the 24-storey Grenfell Tower in west London in the early hours of Wednesday.
The London-born pop star was spotted by Instagram user FourMee, who posted three blurry photographs. FourMee said the singer's husband Simon Konecki was with her.
"Just spotted @Adele and Simon Konecki visiting the Grenfell Tower, she was dressed in an abaya. Respect to both of you," FourMee wrote in her post.
Adele, one of the biggest selling artists in the world, did not announce her attendance or make any public statement. Her Twitter account made no reference to it.
Adele fans praised her compassion and discretion on social media. (Reporting by Estelle Shirbon; editing by Kate Holton)
RICHMOND, Ind. (AP) — Indiana University will offer six weeks of paid parental leave for certain employees, both male and female, beginning July 1.
The Herald-Times reports President Michael McRobbie announced the new benefit Friday during the IU Trustees meeting in Richmond.
Eligible will be all staff employees working at least 30 hours per week who have been continuously employed in a benefits-eligible position for at least one year prior to the birth or adoption of a child. If both parents are eligible IU staff members, both are still entitled to six weeks of paid leave.
Staff employees do not have to take all six weeks at once but must use it within six months of the birth or adoption. They can use the benefit twice during their IU tenures.
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Typically we don’t need to physically write rules out for a relationship. They should be obvious: have respect for one another, be honest, don’t cheat, etc.
Well, Twitter user @kkeyes96 found a list of rules, in a used car he bought, apparently written by a girlfriend to her boyfriend.
Some of the highlights:
You are NOT to hang out with your friends more than two times a week.
You’re NOT to look at a single girl.
If girls come up to you at any place or anytime you are to WALK away.
You are NOT allowed to get mad at me about a single thing ever again.
If I say jump you say “how high princess”.
You are to NEVER take longer than 10 mins to text me back.
Now we don’t know the circumstances or even if they’re real!
If you want to see the entire list click HERE (some of the rules are NSFW).
Pham (groin) is back in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mets, Jim Hayes of FOX Sports Midwest reports.
Pham had been out of the lineup for three of the last four games while battling a minor groin injury. He'll bat second and play center field Tuesday. The 30-year-old is off to a hot start this season, hitting .318/.444/.455 through 19 games, with a pair of homers and five steals. He's also increased his walk rate from an already-high 13.4 percent last year to 18.5 percent so far this season, the 10th-highest figure in the league among qualified hitters.
India’s economic growth is faltering. Part-II of the Economic Survey, just released, thinks that growth in 2017-18 is likely to be closer to the lower end of its projection of 6.75-7.5 per cent than to the higher end. Many commentators have a ready explanation for the worsening outlook: The disruption caused by the demonetisation of the rupee last November. They are wrong. There was little deceleration on account of demonetisation in 2016-17 and there is likely to be even less in 2017-18. Former prime minister Manmohan Singh had said in Parliament that he ...
NEW YORK, NY – Women who have previously accused President Trump of sexual harassment will speak together for the first time today.
The women will call on Congress to investigate their sexual misconduct claims against the president, according to USA Today.
Brave New Films released a documentary last month highlighting these women’s stories.
President Trump has denied the reports, and the White House’s official position in the matter is that the women are lying.
Susan Schrantz takes part in "Crusin' the Gut" with her family in a VW Bug on Main Street in downtown Vancouver in 2016. Phil Medina, who has organized the event since 2009, told city officials he wouldn't be sponsoring it this year, according to Julie Hannon, director of Vancouver Parks and Recreation.
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - BOLSAS Y MERCADOS ESPANOLES SOCIEDAD HOLDING DE MERCADOS Y SISTEMAS FINANCIEROS:
* STUDENT PROPERTIES SPAIN SOCIMI RECEIVES FAVORABLE OPINION TO INCORPORATE TO SPAIN‘S ALTERNATIVE MARKET MAB
* COMPANY SET A REFERENCE PRICE OF 1.15 EURO PER SHARE WHICH MEANS TOTAL COMPANY VALUE OF 12.7 MILLION EUROS Source text: bit.ly/2BzniIq Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
As part of its strategy to overhaul the catering business to supply quality food to passengers, Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) this year has taken over the operations of 333 out of 335 mobile pantry cars that were run by contractors. This is the railway public sector undertaking’s alternative revenue model.
After demonetisation, the government disallowed the company from imposing service charges on online tickets. Experts say this can be seen as a strategy to compensate the company, which had lost Rs 500 crore per annum in ...
This shows the four lots known as the Department of General Services Annex - one of which houses the former Harrisburg State Hospital buildings - that the state no longer needs and is looking to sell. A consultant hired to study the best use for 295 acres of excess property, including land where the former Harrisburg State Hospital sat, says selling it is a prudent path for the commonwealth to go.
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YEREVAN, MAY 31, ARMENPRESS. Armenia’s law enforcement agencies have seized a meeting of “thieves-in-law” in a downtown hotel in Yerevan.
Police warned the participants of the meeting to refrain from organizing such meetings in the future.
Police said they will continue keeping the issue under the spotlight.
This phenomenon, known as thief-in-law, emerged in the infamous Soviet gulags and became a prison culture in most of post-Soviet states.
“Thief-in-law” is a specifically granted formal status of a professional criminal who enjoys an elite position within the organized crime environment and employs informal authority over its lower-status members. Criminals are “crowned” as thieves-in-law by senior members of the organized crime syndicates for many years of contributions to the criminal business or long record behind bars.
Thieves-in-law are known for their tattoos and code of conduct.
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Columnist with The Saturday Paper, Paul Bongiorno, joins RN Breakfast from our Parliament House studio to discuss the latest developments in federal politics.
House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, R-LA, was among multiple people shot at a baseball practice for GOP lawmakers and staff Wednesday in Alexandria, VA. A bullet hole form the shooting at a YMCA field in Alexandria, VA, where a shooting hapened during a baseball practice with GOP members of Congress.
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One person injured in Crockett County crash
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn.–At least one person was injured in a crash in Crockett County Monday afternoon.
The Tennessee Highway Patrol Memphis District responded to the crash at the intersection of Highway 88 and Highway 54 around 5 p.m.
According to the THP, one person was taken to an area hospital by ambulance for treatment of injuries sustained in the crash.
The crash happened between Maury City and Alamo.
March 29 Westinghouse Electric Company:
* Co, and certain of its subsidiaries and affiliates, filed voluntary petitions under chapter 11 of u.s. Bankruptcy code
* Files for chapter 11 protection and secures $800 million in dip financing to fund operations
* Seeking to undertake strategic restructuring as result of some financial, construction challenges in u.s. Ap1000 power plant projects
* Existing letters of credit have been cash collateralized in full, will remain in place; financing to allow for new letters of credit to be issued
* Reached an agreement with each owner of the U.S. AP1000 projects to continue these projects during an initial assessment period Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
NBL: The Breakers have beaten the Hawks in the NBL. The win means the Hawks cannot make the finals, while NZL will go to Melbourne to start their finals series.
Michael A. Trotto Sr., of Shrewsbury, died peacefully with family gathered by his side Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2016. He was 81. Family and friends will honor and remember Mike's life by gathering for calling hours Sunday, Jan. 1, from 2-7 p.m., at Heald & Chiampa Funeral Directors ~ The Sumner House, 5 Church Road, On the Common, Shrewsbury Center.
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BarakBlueSky/Shutterstock If you want to understand what happens when people stop having kids while life expectancy keeps rising, look no further than Japan.
The country's population is falling faster than ever before, and it's prompted economists to call the nation a "demographic time bomb"— defined as a place where fertility rates are falling at the same time that longevity is increasing.
Some experts have even created their own doomsday clock for when Japan will go extinct.
But Japan just happens to be the most extreme case of what's happening in a number of countries around the world. People are working longer hours, fertility rates are falling, and future economies are being put at risk.
Here are just some of the countries that could become demographic time bombs over the next 20 years.
The incident began when officers located a stolen vehicle near the intersection of Woodward Avenue and N. Graham Street, which is near the Double Oaks neighborhood in north Charlotte. Police said the man in the vehicle jumped out near Carter Street, but was quickly taken into custody.
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DUBAI, June 15 (Reuters) - Houthi militants attacked a United Arab Emirates ship off the coast of Yemen, wounding one crew member, Saudi state news agency SPA reported on Thursday.
"A UAE ship was attacked by a missile fired by the Houthi militias, causing no damage to the ship. ... One crew member was injured," SPA said, citing a statement by the Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen.
The ship was attacked upon its departure from the Yemeni port of Al-Mokha, SPA said. The Red Sea port of Al-Mokha is close to the Bab al-Mandab shipping lane through which much of the world's oil passes. (Reporting by Mostafa Hashem; Writing by Rania El Gamal; Editing by Leslie Adler)
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Do you have the cutest rescue pet? We want to see your pictures!
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Boston Winter festival canceled for City Hall upgrades
BOSTON (AP) — Boston's City Hall Plaza will not be a winter wonderland this year.
City officials said Tuesday the mayor is moving forward with a $60 million overhaul of the plaza, which means Boston Winter is canceled.
More than 300,000 people visited the festival last year for activities such as outdoor skating, a Bavarian village and a Christmas tree maze.
The city says while the festival showed the potential for activating the space, it also underscored a need for system upgrades.
The new design for the plaza includes a seasonal fountain, a renovation of the North Side entrance of City Hall and infrastructure improvements.
Mayor Martin Walsh says the improvements are necessary for the long-term viability of City Hall and the plaza.
Construction is expected to begin in 2019.
There are on the Connecticut Post story from 4 hrs ago, titled College presidents ask Trump to protect - Dreamers'. In it, Connecticut Post reports that:
Edwin Gutierrez, a past Norwalk Community College student who was undocumented during much of his time as a student, at the college Saturday, March 11, 2017, in Norwalk Conn. NCC President David Levinson he will take a stand against any ICE action on campuses and support a protocol put forward late last month by Mark Ojakian on behalf of the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities which states how the campuses should deal with President Donald TrumpA's executive orders on illegal immigration.
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IWO — THE Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Adewale Akanbi, has advised government at all levels to co-opt traditional rulers in effective tax collection.
He said the notion will command more revenue to government purse as monarchs are the closest to the grassroots.
In a statement by the palace press secretary, Mr. Alli Ibraheem, the monarch said: “Monarchs are the closest rulers to the grassroots. Many of us are trusted and respected by the people. Monarchs in the past were key actors in tax collection. They were co-opted because people trust them than any other authority.
“Today, there are still trusted monarchs. I’m one. My people listen to me because I serve them. They listen to me than the government. One of the means we can assist the government is to serve as intermediary in tax collection but there should be regularized platform to effect the arrangement.”
I’m so tired of women especially–but men too–comparing themselves to photos online.
Let’s get honest. Most selfies require like 50 tries before you get the right one. Also, don’t forget about the lighting and filters.
And even the so-called no-makeup “natural” pictures are not natural at all–they still have perfect lighting and camera angles-n-s**t.
So here’s my no-makeup, no smile, allergy-suffering, no-good-lighting selfie. This is what 45 looks like on me. See what a little concealer, fake lashes, eyeliner and a smile can do?! (Allergy medication helps too.)
The point is, stop thinking people look like their selfies ALL. THE. TIME.
And be kind to yourself. You’re beautiful.
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The Indiana Department of Transportation announce the I-70 Bridge over U.S. 41 will be painted beginning Wednesday night. The contractor will begin by closing the far left lane in each direction and working nightly between the hours of 10 p.m. until 5 a.m. It is anticipated to take two weeks to complete the painting.
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Natalie Portman’s brave response to being invited to accept Genius Prize in Israel
“Portman will not accept Israeli prize” (Page A2, April 21):
Kudos to Natalie Portman for opting not to travel to Israel to accept the Genesis Prize. As an Israeli, proud of her Jewish heritage, it was courageous to take such a public stand “against violence, corruption, inequality and abuse of power,” as she said in a statement.
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SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Salem Police say a 34-year-old man has drowned after he ran from police following a traffic stop and attempted to hide under a bridge in the water.
The police department says Christopher Free, of Salem, died early Sunday morning. Police say officers tried to negotiate with him for 20 minutes to get out of the water before he submerged. An officer jumped into the water and pulled him out. He died at a local hospital.
An officer spotted a speeding car at about 12:40 a.m. and attempted to stop the driver. As the officer approached the car on foot, the vehicle took off and later crashed. The driver fled on foot and was later found hiding under the High Street bridge.
An autopsy is planned for Monday.
Special Meeting This Afternoon
(Special meeting this afternoon)….It is being held by the County Board of Supervisors.
The closed session is to discuss significant exposure to litigation. Rumors are running wild around the county, but the agenda does not say any more than a Significant Exposure to Litigation is being discussed. If the Board takes any action, it will be announced once they come out of the closed session.
Monday, April 17, 2017
An agreed order has been signed directing that the demolition of the partially-collapsed Cheeburger Cheeburger building at 138 Market St. proceed.
The order signed by Circuit Court Judge Marie Williams says "immediate demolition shall be required" on the former flour mill that dates to 1876.
The work is to be performed by a city contractor or a contractor paid by owner George W. Walls Jr.
The order was signed after the owner of Cheeburger Cheeburger, Charles Eich, said he "no longer had an interest in entering" the building.
One northbound lane of Market Street in front of the building has been closed since the collapse. Also closed is the block of Aquarium Way (2nd Street) between Cherry and Market.
FIRCREST, Wash. – Pierce County sheriff’s deputies and Fircrest police are looking for a suspect who tried to run over a Fircrest officer and fired several shots at the officer Friday night.
The Pierce County sheriff’s office said anybody in the area should stay inside and lock the doors.
The incident began when somebody called 911 to report a suspicious truck, and the officer tried to pull the truck over near Monterey Ln. and Contra Costa Ave.
The suspect fired shots at the officer at 5:24 p.m., then fled the scene. The suspect took off in a white Ford F250 pickup, which was found abandoned nearby a few minutes later.
There was a large police response in the area and a K-9 was being brought in to track the suspect.
No further information was immediately available.
This breaking news story will be updated.
The new Volkswagen Polo leaves the factory equipped with Kumho tyres. Already a supplier for the fifth generation of the model, Kumho is now supplying its Ecowing ES01 KH27 in 185/65 R15 88H size for fitment to the sixth generation cars that are being manufactured at Volkswagen’s plant in Pamplona, Spain.
The KH27 has been especially developed to meet the needs of compact and medium sized vehicles and is characterised by its notably low rolling resistance - the low fuel consumption and equally low rate of wear that result, have already been duly acknowledged in one of the highly-renowned ADAC tyre tests (ADAC Motorwelt 03/2016).
For further information on Kumho and its products for road and track see www.kumhotyre.co.uk.
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Hill caught five of seven targets for 46 yards and scored on a 95-yard punt return in Sunday's 37-27 win at San Diego. He also had three carries for 15 yards.
Hill increased his touchdown streak to four games with his long punt return, which essentially put the game out of reach, helping the Chiefs earn a first-round bye in the postseason. He's one of the most dangerous and explosive players in the league, and will look to do something special during a home playoff game in a couple of weeks.
Lon Allan has lived in Atascadero for nearly five decades, and his column is published every week. Reach him at 805-466-8529 or leallan@tcsn.net .
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Deuce and Jim Henderson Does anyone listen to the games on 870? I have to sometimes and Deuce is an absolutely horrible color guy. He has zero enthusiasm and zero chemistry with Jim Henderson. Henderson has even taken to screwing with him a little bit and it goes completely over his head. He says the same **** over and over again.
Loved the guy as a player but good god he is aweful.
I knew Hokie would be hard to replace but there has to be an alternative
I wish they would move Kristian Garic up from the sidelines. Deuce seems better suited for that anyway.
Officials: Delaware Man Injured In Istanbul Nightclub Attack
by Adel Toay
Emrah Gurel / AP
GREENVILLE, Del. (AP) – The State Department has confirmed that a Delaware business owner originally from Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, was one of nearly 70 people injured during a New Year’s Eve celebration in Istanbul.
WCAU-TV reports that the brother of William Jacob Raak says the 35-year-old was visiting friends in Istanbul.
Michael Raak, of South Philadelphia, says his brother, a small business owner from Greenville, Delaware, called about 7:30 p.m. ET on New Year’s Eve to say he had been shot in the leg.
Istanbul Gov. Vasip Sahin has said the attacker, armed with a long-barreled weapon, killed a policeman and a civilian outside the Reina club around 1:15 a.m. before entering and firing at people partying inside.
At least 39 people, mostly foreigners, were killed and close to 70 others were injured.
Ottawa Senators defenseman Dion Phaneuf is congratulated by teammate Ottawa Senators right wing Mark Stone on his goal during overtime of game two NHL Stanley Cup hockey playoff action against the Boston Bruins, in Ottawa, Saturday, April 15, 2017. Boston Bruins right wing Drew Stafford celebrates his goal with teammates John-Michael Liles , Ryan Spooner and David Backes during the second period of game two NHL Stanley Cup hockey playoff action against the Ottawa Senators, in Ottawa, Saturday, April 15, 2017.
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Outbreaks of rain are likely through the day, with some heavier bursts possible, especially across Cornwall this afternoon. A few drier spells are possible, with breaks developing in the cloud, especially across eastern Scotland. It will be a windy day, making it feel chilly, despite temperatures reaching highs of 18 Celsius (64 F).
INTRUST BANK ARENA, Wichita, Kan.— Both Marine and Air Force hockey team players shake hands after an inter-service exhibition hockey game, February 11, 2017. The game ended with the Air Force winning 9 to 4. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Debrah Sanders, 366th MPAD)
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Cristiano Ronaldo has received an offer to leave Real Madrid and join Italian champions Juventus, a source close to the player told Reuters on Wednesday.
Ronaldo, who joined Real from Manchester United in 2008 for a then world record $105.65 million, is the Spanish club's all-time top scorer with 451 goals in all competitions and has won two La Liga titles and four Uefa Champions League trophies with them.
Despite the glut of silverware, however, the five-times world player of the year has had frequent fallouts with Real and has declared on several occasions that he wants to leave the club.
Recreation enthusiasts will have to forgo any weekday thrills and beauty of Waterton Canyon for a couple of weeks starting Monday so that Denver Water can carry out its annual dust mitigation work.
Weekday access to the south metro area attraction will be nonexistent starting Monday and lasting through June 15, though the canyon will be reopened June 9-10.
Otherwise, officials will close the parking lot at the canyon’s entrance during the 10 weekdays it will shut down. Hikers and bikers on the Colorado Trail should seek alternative access points, which can be found at www.coloradotrail.org/waterton.
April 10 Doubledragon Properties Corp:
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WASHINGTON (AP) - The Latest on diplomacy between the United States and North Korea (all times local):
2:50 p.m.
A North Korean official has arrived in New York for talks with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo ahead of what the White House says is an “expected” summit between President Donald Trump and North Korea’s Kim Jong Un.
Kim Yong Chol is a former military intelligence chief and one of the North Korean leader’s most trusted aides. He is the highest-level representative from the North to set foot in the United States since 2000.
South Korea’s Yonhap news agency reported that Kim landed shortly after 2 p.m. on an Air China flight from Beijing. Associated Press journalists saw the plane touch down at New York’s JFK International Airport and the North Korean delegation get off the plane.
The visit comes ahead of a summit planned for June 12, which Trump canceled but now says may take place after all.
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U.S. stock-focused funds took in $38.3 billion in fresh cash over the past week, a new record, according to Bank of America Merrill Lynch.
Although the official start of summer is not until June 20th, temperatures it the 90s this week. St. Mary's Nurse Educator of the Emergency Department.
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London: Brazil star Neymar is getting fitter every day as the striker recovers from a broken foot, Brazil teammate Danilo said from their pre-World Cup training camp in London on Wednesday.
The Paris Saint Germain forward was injured in February and is yet to play a match since then, with two weeks to go before the World Cup kicks off in Russia.
"He's getting better every day, getting faster, more agile and more difficult to defend against," said Manchester City's Danilo, who knows Neymar from his Santos days.
"He's so fast you wouldn't know whether to go, left, right, forwards or backwards," Danilo said of Neymar's trickery.
"We hope he'll be 100% ready or as ready as is possible."
Brazil play Croatia at Liverpool on 3 June and against Austria in Vienna on 10 June before their opening World Cup game with Switzerland 17 June.
"Information about the fingerprints and basic appearance of the terrorist have been found. In the process after this, work to identify him swiftly will be carried out," Deputy Prime Minister Numan Kurtulmus told a news conference.
He said it was clear that Turkey's military incursion into Syria, launched in August, had annoyed terror groups and those behind them, but said the offensive would continue until all threats to Turkey were removed.
Turkey sent tanks and special forces into Syria just over four months ago to push back Islamic State militants from its border and prevent Kurdish militia fighters from taking ground in their wake.
Kurtulmus also said Sunday's attack bore significant differences to previous attacks in Turkey and that it had been carried out to create divisions within Turkish society.
Middle school students used theater to get equipped to handle some of the tough situations they could encounter when they return to school in the fall.
Climb Theatre put on special performances about anti-bullying and dealing with cliques and exclusion for incoming sixth graders Wednesday morning at Willow Creek Middle School and John Adams Middle School.
The performances are interactive and allow the students to participate in scenario skits.
On Wednesday afternoon, other middle school students joined the incoming sixth grade class to record some anti-bullying service announcements.
Eighth grade students Sarah Strauss and Alicia Fogarty invited the theater group to perform as a way to earn their silver award for Girl Scouts, the second highest award in girl scouting.
RICHMOND, Ind. (AP) — Indiana University will offer six weeks of paid parental leave for certain employees, both male and female, beginning July 1.
The Herald-Times reports President Michael McRobbie announced the new benefit Friday during the IU Trustees meeting in Richmond.
Eligible will be all staff employees working at least 30 hours per week who have been continuously employed in a benefits-eligible position for at least one year prior to the birth or adoption of a child. If both parents are eligible IU staff members, both are still entitled to six weeks of paid leave.
Staff employees do not have to take all six weeks at once but must use it within six months of the birth or adoption. They can use the benefit twice during their IU tenures.
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Hopefully we can get the banner to switch out soon as the seasons are about to flip on the calendar. But for now, SnowTALK! will remain.
Having said that, it will be the risk for some gusty t-storms this afternoon/evening across southern KY that the video will start with today. Tornado outbreak looking likely for Nashville to Atlanta. Let's hope people are fully aware and stay safe!
The low pressure with this severe threat will transfer to the east coast. Meanwhile, the upper low will split off over the Ohio Valley Tuesday PM into Wednesday. This will be a colder core system that will help promote any rain to snow with the precipitation rate. Another wet, slushy snow event. Since the timing for majority of it to fall will be nocturnal, there will be a risk at some accumulation. Once the sun gets above the horizon Wednesday, it will fade into memory.
Here is the video to break all of this down.
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MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) – Kansas State is discussing a contract extension for basketball coach Bruce Weber, who was thought to be on the hot seat last season before guiding the Wildcats back to the NCAA Tournament.
University President Richard Myers said during a news conference Monday to introduce new athletic director Gene Taylor that he thought Weber was deserving of an extension. Weber has two years left on a deal that will pay him $2.15 million next season. Weber is 100-68 in five seasons with the Wildcats.
Taylor was hired last week to replace John Currie, who departed for a similar role at Tennessee. It was Currie who hired Weber to replace Frank Martin and subsequently signed him to two contract extensions. Myers declined to discuss parameters of a contract extension.
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Q: When I told my manager I had cancer, she was initially supportive and asked a lot of personal questions, which I foolishly answered. Since then, she's become increasingly critical of my work performance in areas that she used to call "not a problem."
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A person was killed Sunday when a car collided with an MBTA Commuter Rail train in Holbrook.
Transit Police said they responded to a call at 1:20 p.m. for a vehicle struck by a train. When they arrived on scene, they found a car driven by a 63-year-old man was hit by an inbound Middleborough Commuter Rail train, WCVB reported.
The 63-year-old man died from his injuries.
Police said the man was trying to drive around the crossing gates when his vehicle was struck by the train.
Approximately 42 passengers were on board the train at the time of the collision.
Police shut down Route 139 near the station and passengers were taken off the train and put on a shuttle bus.
LONDON (AP) — The man in charge of Britain’s departure from the European Union says the chances the country will leave the 28-nation bloc with no trade deal have “dropped dramatically” after the two sides reached a preliminary agreement on divorce terms.
David Davis told the BBC on Sunday that the deal hammered out by British Prime Minister Theresa May last week means Brexit talks can now move onto the next phase, giving Britain enough time to negotiate a free-trade agreement before it leaves the EU in March 2019. He says that makes it highly unlikely Britain will have to fall back on World Trade Organization rules that would impose tariffs on trade.
Davis says, “The odds, as it were, against a WTO, or no-deal outcome, have dropped dramatically.”
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Toronto police are searching for a suspect after an early morning shooting left one person injured in the city’s downtown. Officers say up to six men got into a dispute shortly before 3 a.m. Tuesday, near the intersection of King St. West and Portland Street.
Toronto police is asking anyone who witnessed the shooting or has information about the suspect to contact them. ( Andrew Lahodynskyj / Toronto Star file photo )
They allege one of the men drew a gun and fired nine shots during the dispute, hitting another man once in the hip. Police say the shooter then fled the area. Officers say they have no description of the man, but they believe he is violent, armed and dangerous.
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - Castec Korea Co Ltd :
* Says it lowered conversion price of 2nd series convertible bonds to 4,554 won/share from 4,913 won/share, effective Dec. 9
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Shine and the Lincolnshire Autistic Society will be supported at the Ice Yule Ball in Stanhope Hall on Saturday, December 16, 7pm to 10pm.
Tickets cost £7.50 for adults and £4 for children, from Flange and Prong in West Street, Horncastle.
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A construction worker has died in a fall at a co-op elevator in western Minnesota.
Authorities say the 21-year-old man fell about 150 feet from a platform at the Wheaton Dumont co-op elevator in the Wilkin County community of Tenney Thursday afternoon.
The victim was working with two other men and they were adjusting another platform when the accident occurred. The man who died worked for Gateway Building Systems of Fergus Falls.
CAIRO (Reuters) - Islamic State claimed responsibility on Wednesday for a knife and shooting attack in the Belgian city of Liege, but provided no evidence for its claim.
It said in an online statement a “soldier of the caliphate” had carried out the attack on Tuesday which killed two policewomen and a bystander.
Islamic State regularly claims attacks that are thought to be Islamist-inspired, often without providing any proof the group was involved.
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Elkhart's mayor to host three town hall meetings in March
Elkhart Mayor Tim Neese will be hosting a series of town hall meetings to give residents a chance to ask questions and give feedback to help improve the city.
There are three scheduled for March:
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, March 20
City Court Room at City Hall (3rd floor)
229 S. 2nd St.
Elkhart
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 23
Fellowship of Hope Mennonite Church
1618 S. 6th St.
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1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Monday, March 27
Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce
418 S. Main St.
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Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dustin Vaughan is transitioning to life out of the NFL, and shows what is motivating him to succeed in an exciting new venture in Plano. (Published Friday, Feb 2, 2018)
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LANSING, Mich (WLNS) – Today at Lansing Community College it’s Manufacturing Day.
This morning students, lawmakers and community leaders met to draw attention to the opportunities a career in manufacturing can bring.
Michelle Cordano, executive director of the Capital Area Manufacturing Council, says “Manufacturing is on the rise and I think it’s also important to break old stereotypes about what manufacturing used to be and really introduce people and students and parents and counselors into what manufacturing is today and it’s more advanced, there’s more robotics, automation.”
Students got to check out new, cutting-edge technology and get some hands-on experience during the day’s demonstrations.
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:50 P.M.) – The Islamist rebels released video this afternoon that confirmed the death of the Russian pilot that was shot down over the Idlib countryside.
In the video, several Islamists head towards the pilot’s body in the Idlib countryside and as they encounter the fallen airman, they yell insults at him.
The group claiming to have shot down the Russian Su-25 jet was the Islamist group, Jaysh Al-Nasr, which is a group that was formerly armed by the U.S. military.
Below is the video that was released by the Islamist rebels that shows the dead Russian pilot – viewer discretion is advised:
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March 31 Mullen Group Ltd
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ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan's Charles Matthews is removing his name from consideration for the NBA draft.
Matthews announced his decision Wednesday, saying he's learned a lot through this process. He says he'll now focus on finishing his education at Michigan and leading his teammates to more success next season. The Wolverines made it to the NCAA title game this year before losing to Villanova .
Michigan already lost big man Moe Wagner, who left early for the draft. Matthews declared for the draft without hiring an agent, but he's now withdrawing.
The 6-foot-6 Matthews averaged 13 points a game this past season, his first with the Wolverines after transferring from Kentucky and sitting out a season. He has two seasons of college eligibility remaining.
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Here’s why we are sneezing…POLLEN.
My husbands car was caked with pollen this morning. It looked like we had a pollen shower overnight.
My blue car looks green.
I want to sneeze just looking at these pictures. haha
I hope we get some good rains today to wash away this pollen.
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Red Sox insider, Evan Drellich, of NBC Sports Boston joined the show on Tuesday to discuss the reasons behind Cora, Dombrowski and Co. opting to DFA Hanley Ramirez.
× House Speaker Paul Ryan to hold first public town hall in nearly 2 years
MADISON — House Speaker Paul Ryan is planning to hold a town hall meeting Aug. 21, his first open to the public in nearly two years.
The town hall in Racine is being organized by CNN and will be hosted by Jake Tapper. Ryan’s office says CNN will be in charge of attendance for the event and is inviting attendees from Ryan’s southeastern Wisconsin congressional district.
Republican and Democratic opponents have criticized Ryan for not holding a public town hall since October 2015. Ryan has defended himself by saying he doesn’t want opponents from outside his district bussed in to disrupt any such meeting.
Ryan has instead opted to hold invite-only town halls at businesses in his district and over the telephone.
Following a racist tweet by Roseanne Barr early Tuesday morning that caused the comedian's revived sitcom to be canceled by ABC, late night hosts criticized Barr for her comments.
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The Panthers made official what everyone expected, that 2015 first-round draft pick Shaq Thompson‘s fifth-year option has been exercised.
Thompson, a linebacker who started 14 games last season, has definitely played well enough in his three NFL seasons that the Panthers wouldn’t want him to walk in free agency next year.
The 25th overall pick in the 2015 NFL draft, Thompson is set to make a base salary of $936,000 this season. In 2019, his fifth-year option salary will be $9.2 million. That salary is guaranteed for injury, meaning the Panthers would have to pay it even if Thompson suffers a serious injury this year and can’t pass a physical next year.
The full list of fifth-year options from 2015 first-round picks is right here.
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VAUGHAN, Ont. — Swiss Chalet Rotisserie & Grill will accept voice orders through the Google Assistant App.
The restaurant chain owned by Cara Operations Ltd. says the voice order feature allows customers to place an order for pick up or delivery through the app.
Users need to open the app and say "Ok Google, order from Swiss Chalet," which will prompt them to select from menu options or reorder their last meal.
Swiss Chalet's announcement comes as the company has been making a concerted effort to integrate technology into its operations.
Owner Harriet Roughan shows items for sale in her consignment store, Estate Treasures, in the Riverside section of Greenwich. Click through the slideshow to see the top 10 things people can do to declutter their lives.
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A state official is contradicting Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder about when the governor learned about a Flint area Legionnaires' disease outbreak.
Harvey Hollins, who was coordinating the state's response to the Flint water crisis, says he told Snyder by phone in December 2015. But the governor has repeatedly said he didn't know until the next month when he announced the outbreak.
Snyder's office declined to comment Friday.
The issue emerged as Hollins testified at a court hearing involving Nick Lyon, head of the Department of Health and Human Services. Lyon is charged with involuntary manslaughter and misconduct. Prosecutors say he failed to alert the public quickly about Legionnaires'.
A judge must decide whether to send Lyon to trial. Some experts have linked Legionnaires' to Flint's poor water quality in 2014-15.
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An office/flex building in Norwalk has sold for $2.225 million.
The 18,500 square-foot building is located at 507 Westport Ave.
“The buyer will be putting substantial capital improvements into the building over time and will occupy part of it for their own use,” Brett A. Sherman, senior vice president of Angel Commercial, said in a statement.
Sherman represented the buyer in this transaction.
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Here is a question: what do the following have in common? A Kigoma fish wholesaler. The manager of a lakeside resort in Entebbe.
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It’s still a question of whether Samsung will be able to include an in-display fingerprint sensor for the Galaxy Note 9, but it sounds like next year’s Galaxy S10 will definitely feature the technology.
etnews is reporting that as competitors such as vivo, which already has a product out, and Huawei are moving fast to include the technology, the chaebol may feel urged to compete and include a sensor. And while it hasn’t been ten years since the first Galaxy S phone, the number “10” will leave a big impression consumers just as the tenth-anniversary iPhone X was seen as an important and innovative release.
Samsung Display will provide the Super AMOLED display while Qualcomm will likely serve up its ultrasonic solution, going against vivo’s optical solution. Both methods will allow for the sensor to be placed under the display.
LOS ANGELES — The Eagles are heading out on tour with a son of founding member Glenn Frey stepping in for his late father.
The band announced Monday that it will visit Greensboro, North Carolina; Atlanta; Louisville, Kentucky; and Detroit in October. The shows will follow a Sept. 30 date with The Doobie Brothers in Seattle.
The Eagles played concerts in Los Angeles and New York last month for their first shows since Frey died at the age of 67 in January 2016.
The Kaibab National Forest will implement Stage 1 campfire and smoking restrictions across the entire Williams and Tusayan Ranger Districts beginning at 8 a.m. Friday. Due to different weather and fuel conditions, the North Kaibab Ranger District, north of Grand Canyon National Park, will not be implementing fire restrictions at this time. Coconino National Forest is also going into Stage 1 restrictions across the entire forest on Friday morning; up until this point only the Red Rock Ranger District had been under restrictions. Go to www.firerestrictions.us to find current restrictions for the area you’ll be visiting.
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A Baltimore police was charged with assault and misconduct on Wednesday.
According to Baltimore Police spokesman T.J. Smith, Ofc. Carlos Rivera-Martinez was charged with first-degree assault and misconduct by the State’s Attorney’s Office.
The officer was charged for an incident in 2016, according to WJZ media partner The Baltimore Sun.
He is being moved to suspended without pay status per the Law Enforcement Officer’s Bill of Rights.
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The world’s longest commercial flight will be launched in October, Singapore Airlines has announced.
Passengers will fly non-stop between New York and Singapore, covering a distance of around 9,500 miles.
New Airbus A35-900ULR (ultra long range) aircraft will be used for the flights lasting up to 18 hours and 45 minutes.
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ORNL develops prototype device to alert drivers of vehicle cyberattacks
6 October 2017
Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have built a prototype plug-in device designed to alert drivers (or autonomous vehicles) of vehicle cyberattacks. The prototype is coded to learn regular timing of signals in the communications network of an individual vehicle and to detect abnormalities in timing frequency that could indicate a network intrusion or malicious software.
Initial prototype testing in ORNL’s Vehicle Security Laboratory demonstrated near-perfect intrusion detection rates.
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× ‘Bandit’ steals hearts from local nursing home residents
ALLEGAN, Mich– A pit bull named Bandit has been staying busy while waiting for his furever home.
Recently, the Allegan Shelter posted on Facebook that a volunteer walker took him to a local nursing home where he visited residents in beds and wheelchairs. That volunteer, Melissa, told the shelter that some people had been intimidated by his size until they saw Bandit interact with the senior citizens.
Bandit is one of several pets available for adoption through the Allegan Shelter.
The facility says he’ll steal your heart and is a dog helping to change the perception about pit bulls.
Fibon was the final player to take part in the round, which asked for contestants to name countries starting with letters in the first half of the alphabet.
He told the presenter that he had a few countries in mind but eventually settled on the Central African Republic, which he hoped would be a pointless answer.
When Alexander heard his choice he was left open-mouthed before revealing he wished a choir was in the studio for moments like this.
He explained that he had been hoping that someone would offer Central African Republic as an answer and was thrilled Fibon had chosen it.
Maryland Varsity has updated our list of the top in-state baseball players within the Class of 2020 now!
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What is it?
This is the draw for the last-32 stage of the Europa League.
When is it?
The draw will take place on Monday, December 11, 2017.
What time is kick-off?
The balls will be drawn at 12pm (GMT) in Nyon, Switzerland. You can follow all the action right here when this page turns into our live blog.
Which British teams are involved?
Arsenal and Everton were the only two British sides to contest the Europa League group stage, with the former advancing as group winners and the Merseyside club failing to progress.
Arsenal will be one of the seeded sides in Monday's draw, while Celtic - who dropped into the competition after failing to progress from their Champions League group - are unseeded.
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – The Powerball jackpot will continue to grow above $400 million this week because no one matched all the numbers in Saturday’s drawing.
Lottery officials estimate that the jackpot for the next Powerball drawing on Wednesday will be $430 million.
The Powerball prize will be the only big lottery jackpot this week because someone who bought a ticket in Palos Heights, Illinois, won Saturday’s $393 million Mega Millions jackpot.
But remember that the odds of winning Powerball remain long at one in 292.2 million.
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CHELSEA, Manhattan — More than a dozen bicyclists rode against traffic Saturday, damaging vehicles and allegedly injuring a driver who proceeded to chase the group before accidentally hurting an officer.
About 14 to 16 people made up the “roving band” of bicyclists spotted riding against traffic on Seventh Avenue near West 23rd Street around 4:54 p.m., police said.
The group damaged at least two vehicles, including one with a dented fender and another with a broken window, according to police.
Tim, the driver of the vehicle with a broken window, tells PIX11 one of the bicyclists hit his head, causing him to become nauseous.
Once he collected himself, Tim said he pursued the bicyclists.
During the pursuit, police said the driver made a U-turn, going against traffic, on Seventh, and struck an officer who suffered an injured leg.
It is not clear if the officer was in a vehicle, or if Tim will face charges.
No arrests have been made.
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MIAMI – Times Square might be the most hashtag-worthy spot for ringing in the new year, but it’s certainly not the best if you’re a frugal partier seeking an equally grand experience.
Local businesses are notorious for hiking up their prices when big crowds are in town for a major event. The cheapest hotel rates in New Orleans and Atlantic City, for instance, can rise in excess of 300 and 500 percent, respectively, on New Year’s Eve compared with their normal prices.
The last thing you want to do in the final hours of 2017 is ruin your finances over one night of entertainment.
Fortunately, you have plenty of fun yet affordable options for celebrating #NYE2018.
To help you decide where to count down to the new year, WalletHub compared the 100 biggest cities based on 25 key indicators of an epic New Year’s Eve celebration.
Torreyes (personal) is on the temporary inactive list at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and hasn't appeared in any games for the affiliate since June 25, Brendan Kuty of NJ.com reports.
Torreyes has been away from the club for more than a week to be with his wife, who is dealing with a health issue. The utility man struggled to find at-bats behind everyday middle infielders Didi Gregorius and Gleyber Torres earlier this season, but the Yankees may have more of a need for Torreyes' services after Torres exited Wednesday's game against the Braves with right hip tightness. In any case, Torreyes won't be an option for the big club until he's first activated at Triple-A, and it's not known when that might happen.
Handel’s operas are teeming with animals! Stroll the grounds of the Lynden Sculpture Garden in search of the lion, bee, nightingale, snake, elephant, frog, dove, stag, tiger – even a phoenix! Come explore the menagerie created when Danceworks Performance Company, Milwaukee Opera Theatre and Lynden Sculpture Garden reunite in a new collaboration featuring dance and opera by an intergenerational cast of creatures ages 7-77!
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LONDON Activist hedge fund TCI Fund Management on Monday called on Safran (SAF.PA) to set up an ad-hoc independent directors' committee to review the company's valuation of Zodiac Aerospace (ZODC.PA), according to a letter seen by Reuters.
London-based TCI said in its letter to the board of Safran, which is planning a $9 billion takeover of Zodiac, that such a committee was required by French law and under the recommendations of the local regulator.
The hedge fund firm said this committee should appoint a major international financial institution to perform an independent fairness opinion on Zodiac shares.
(Reporting by Maiya Keidan; editing by Carolyn Cohn)
A pursuit through residential Salina ended with a crash early Saturday morning.
Police Capt. Paul Forrester said that around 3:30 a.m. Saturday, an officer attempted to pull over a black sedan for speeding near the intersection of Ohio and Republic. The driver sped off, taking the officer on a pursuit down several residential streets.
The chase ended when the driver struck a power line pole on the 1000 block of Sunrise, flipping the 1997 Infiniti I30. Gage DeWitt, 20, was transported to Salina Regional Health Center for minor injuries and was released shortly after.
DeWitt faces multiple charges, including flee and elude, reckless driving, failure to stop at a stop sign and not wearing a seatbelt.
Buehler tossed five shutout innings and allowed just four hits and three walks while striking out five in a no-decision Monday against the Marlins.
Buehler made his first major-league start in place of the injured Rich Hill (finger) and did not disappoint. His fastball was clocked as high as 101.3 mph, but Buehler didn't overwhelm the Marlins by inducing swings and misses -- Miami whiffed just four times against 89 pitches from Buehler. But he did induce eight groundballs as the Marlins weren't able to draw enough hard contact to get any rallies going. Buehler's time in the majors may be short-lived, as Hill isn't expected to be out for long, but the rookie righty is under consideration to start one game of Los Angeles' doubleheader Saturday against San Francisco.
KALAMAZOO, Mich. (WOOD) — An 18-year-old man is in critical condition after being stabbed in Kalamazoo Thursday.
Kalamazoo police say a man showed up to the hospital with a stab wound to his abdomen. He was taken into surgery and remains in critical condition.
When he arrived to the hospital, police say the victim shared little information with officers.
Investigators were able to find out that the stabbing happened in the 800 block of N. Rose Street. Officers tried to find witnesses in the area, but have very little information to go on.
Anyone with information asked to call the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 269.337.8994 or Silent Observer at 269.343.2100.
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NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — A New Haven man has been found guilty of murder for shooting another man in the face during an argument over a bag of marijuana.
The New Haven Register (http://bit.ly/2kwQAue ) reports that Jaquwan Burton was convicted by a jury on Tuesday for the 2014 slaying of Kyle Brown-Edwards.
Prosecutors say the 22-year-old Burton shot Brown-Edwards as the victim stood in the front hallway of his family home during what witnesses said was an arranged drug deal. The suspect was also linked to the victim through cellphone records.
Burton’s attorney argued that the key witness’s testimony was unreliable because he initially told police Burton had nothing to do with the shooting.
Burton faces up to 75 years in prison at sentencing scheduled for April 11.
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Paul Manafort, Rick Gates Back In Court For Bail Negotiations Donald Trump's former campaign chairman Paul Manafort and a former top aide Rick Gates were in court again on Monday to negotiate a bail agreement. The two have been confined to their homes since pleading not guilty to charges stemming from the Russia investigation.
Grapevine police are searching for a man they say dressed as a Wal-Mart employee to steal merchandise.
On November 21, surveillance photos show a man walking into the Wal-Mart located on State Highway 114.
The man eventually puts on a blue Wal-Mart employee vest over his shirt.
The man filled up two shopping carts with merchandise and walked out of the store without paying, according to police.
He was last seen driving a dark colored Dodge Ram pickup truck.
If your recognize the man in the photos or have additional information, contact Grapevine Police Sgt. Spillers at 817-410-3243 or wspillers@grapevinetexas.gov.
KING CITY, Ont. — Australians Peter Siddle and Moises Henriques led the way as the Montreal Tigers secured their first victory of Global T20 Canada tournament with a 15-run win over Edmonton Royals on Wednesday at Maple Leaf Cricket Club.
Henriques had 50 runs and Siddle claimed two key wickets for Montreal, which improved to 1-3. Edmonton fell to 1-2 in the six-team table.
Edmonton took the field first and quickly dispatched Montreal's opening pair of Dwayne Smith (eight runs) and Sunil Narine (nine).
The Tigers rallied, and Henriques' half century along with 20 runs from Sikander Raza and 22 from Najibullah Zardan gave Montreal a respectable total of 129/6 through 20 overs.
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MK Ofer Shelah [Yesh Atid] said on Saturday that the current tactical co-ordination level between Israel and Russia and the Israeli reactions to rockets fired from the Gaza Strip are lacking when one thinks about the potential deterioration on both fronts.
Shelah said that an act of statesmanship is needed to bring the US back to the Middle East and turn Israel into a partner in shaping the region, including post-Civil War Syria. He said these things during a cultural event held in Modiín.
Speaking out against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Shelah said that Israel is responding to provocations from the Gaza Strip but is not trying to act in ways that will prevent ‘the next round’.
“Government Ministers, such as Minister Yisrael Katz, are calling on Netanyahu to act…but he is afraid and does not do anything – the result might be a war nobody wants,” Shelah said.
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On Monday night, the Vancouver City Council approved annexing the area known as Van Mall North, an area of approximately 2 square miles or 1,270 acres, effective at the end of the summer. The annexation has long been controversial, with residents joining forces to testify against the move.
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FORT PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — Authorities have rescued nearly all of the bison that were in a semi-trailer that overturned near Fort Pierre.
Pierre Fire Chief Ian Paul says the rig was northbound Sunday on Highway 1806 when it rolled into its side in the ditch. The people in the cab got out unhurt.
However, Paul says, around 40 bison were in the trailer. He says about a dozen got out on their own through a small hole. He says firefighters from the Pierre and Fort Pierre departments cut a hole in the trailer to safely remove most of the other bison. Video on the department’s Twitter feed shows some bison running out. One animal died.
Paul says the owners were keeping an eye on the herd to make sure there were no further injuries.
Old Mutual Life Assur. Co. (South Africa) Ltd -- Moody's affirms Old Mutual's ratings following separation of key subsidiaries; Outlook for OM Wealth Life Assurance changed to stable from negative
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Troy Aikman wants a raise to add Thursday Night Football to his workload, Michael McCarthy of SportingNews.com reports.
It seems a reasonable request considering FOX was willing to pay Peyton Manning as much as $10 million a year. Manning turned down FOX and ESPN because he said last week he wasn’t ready to be a “critic,” especially given his brother, Eli Manning, still is playing.
FOX wants Joe Buck and Aikman to call its newly acquired Thursday Night Football in addition to their Sunday work. McCarthy reports that FOX’s A-Team is expected to “cherry-pick the best TNF games” because of Buck’s work in the MLB playoffs and World Series.
FOX, which outbid CBS and NBC for the package with a five-year, $3.3 billion deal, hopes to have a new deal with Aikman and Buck by next month, the New York Post reports.
Aikman recently told TMZ Sports he was “worth a little more” than Manning was offered because the former Cowboys quarterback was “doing more games.”
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* Says Anne Renevot, Co's Chief Financial Officer, will leave the company at the end of April Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9429 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
WASHINGTON UK financial firms are well prepared to face risks associated with the general election unexpectedly called by the British government this week, the governor of the Bank of England said on Thursday, contrasting this year's vote with last June's Brexit referendum.
"I would make a distinction between last year's referendum, which was a binary decision for which markets and institutions were potentially not prepared... and the normal political process, which is what we're seeing happening in the UK and for which institutions are well prepared," Mark Carney said at an event of the International Monetary Fund in Washington.
(Reporting By Francesco Canepa; Editing by Toby Chopra)
WASHINGTON (AP) — One congressman says he’s going to start carrying a gun in public. Others want beefed-up security at town hall meetings.
Wednesday’s shooting of a top Republican while he was practicing for a congressional baseball game has jolted lawmakers.
It also highlights their vulnerability when they are in public. Only the leaders of Congress get security details. Rank-and-file members do not.
That’s why Republican Rep. Chris Collins of New York says he is going to start carrying a gun in public.
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On Wednesday morning, Rep. Steve Scalise of Louisiana was shot as the Republican baseball team practiced for its annual game against congressional Democrats.
Two members of the Capitol Police were injured along with a congressional aide and a lobbyist. The assailant died after the incident.
It was indeed a pleasure to read, Saturday June 10, John Guilaumier’s praise of our Prime Minister’s sartorial improvements. It was indeed a change from his usual anti-religious epistles.
I was thinking, perhaps my prayers for his conversion are being answered.
If you've already watched Psych: The Movie more than once... join the club.
The TV movie follow-up, which picked up three years after the events of Psych's series finale,premiered just last week on USA Network, but we've already watched it multiple times. We won't tell you how many times, because we'd like to at least pretend we have social lives, but that's how much we've missed the crazy antics of everyone's favorite psychic detective, Shawn (James Roday), and his partner Gus (Dulé Hill).
Psych: The Movie Is the Perfect Example of How to Do a Revival
Creator Steve Franks hopes Psych: The Movie, which ended on a crazy cliffhanger, is just the first of a number of feature-length TV movies. But until we receive word on whether or not more adventures are on the way, we'll be over here watching the best film's callbacks, including Gus' amazing and totally on-point nickname for Shawn. Check it out above before hitting play on the movie for the, um, *mumbles* time.
West Virginia University says it installed an interim general manager of the student-run U92 radio that was temporarily shut down from a job action by student workers on Thursday.
School officials say while their investigation continues, assisted by an outside counsel, the current general manager won't be reporting to work on campus.
Some students say the issue has been inappropriate comments and sexual innuendo by station general manager Matthew Fouty.
Fouty, a WVU employee, told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette he's the subject of complaints to the university's Title IX office by five current and former students, complaints which he says are unfounded.
WVU says it won't tolerate harassment or sexual misconduct and it's also committed to creating an environment where faculty, staff and students feel safe and free to express themselves.
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Harry Kane's penalty against Colombia in the World Cup last-16 tie made him the first England player to score in six consecutive internationals since 1939.
Having been fouled by Carlos Sanchez, Kane - after a lengthy delay caused by Colombia's protests to referee Mark Geiger - duly kept his cool to break the deadlock from 12 yards.
It brought up the Tottenham star's sixth goal of the tournament, and also saw England's captain equal Tommy Lawton's 79-year-old record.
Kane's strike also sees the 24-year-old match Lionel Messi's total record of World Cup goals, on his debut at the tournament.
It was one true act of kindness after an employee from a Texas Chick-Fil-A saved a customer's change for nearly a month after he left it behind.Marcus Henderson, a cashier at the fast food chain, noticed that Danny Cadra forgot his $3 change behind after he ordered at the drive-thru.Instead of putting the money back in the register, Henderson put the money aside and took it with him to work every day to give it back to its rightful owner.That day finally came last week, and the sweet gesture did not stop there. Henderson and Cadra have become friends.
July is here and people once again are hungry for the Fourth, finding all of the best deals on fireworks and sending them off with family and friends. The local firework dealers should expect a lot of great business, especially with the national holiday landing in the middle of the week.
Find out more about fireworks ordinances, safety tips and where to buy them locally in the July 2 edition of the Times-Record.
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Mount St. Mary (NY) 81, Old Westbury 63<
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Villanova 77, La Salle 68<
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This year marks the 25th continuous year Kiwassee Kiwanis Club of Midland has participated in the MDOT Adopt-A-Highway program.
Designed to keep county roads and major highways trash free, the program recruits volunteers from many community organizations, churches, and service clubs throughout the state to complete the work. The groups donate time on roadsides twice a year. The Kiwassee Kiwanis Club's assigned area is west M-20 from Currie Parkway to Sandow Road, a two-mile stretch on both sides of the road. For many years, members of the Dow High Key Club have joined Kiwassee in the project. This year's spring pickup was in late April.
Pictured are H.H. Dow High Key Club members who helped Kiwassee Kiwanis members with the April 28 highway pickup. From left, Abigail Farnum, Naisha Hasan, Sean Anderson, Jenna Wray and Anna Malvaganam.
The Sarasota-based restaurant chain First Watch was recently named one of the country's best place to work by Business Intelligence Group, a New Jersey organization that uses crowd-sourced research to recognize top businesses. The honor was created to highlight companies that challenge their employees in environments that make work fun and engaging. First Watch now has more than 320 restaurants in 29 states, including more than 250 First Watch restaurants, 75 The Egg & I restaurants and one Bread & Company restaurant.
The game is from the one-man studio Wizard Fu and is the brainchild of Nathanael Weiss. It's described as a love letter to the RPGs of old. Players control Roq, who travels to different planets on his spaceship. One day, he wakes up on a strange planet with his robot companion Jib at his side (Jib is playable by a local second controller). He has to figure out why he's on this planet, and in the process, he manages to awaken an evil ancient army.
Songbringer features real-time combat, powerups, online leaderboards and item crafting. If you've been itching to play an old-school RPG, it sounds like this game is just the ticket.
Hawaii has taken the first step towards banning the sale of sunscreens that contain chemicals toxic to coral in a bid to safeguard its reefs.
"This new law is just one step toward protecting the health and resiliency of Hawaii’s coral reefs," David Ige, the Hawaiian Governor, said as he signed the bill bringing the proposed ban into law.
Scientists found that oxybenzone and octinoxate can cause young developing coral to die, as well as bleaching, DNA damage, and deformities to the reefs.
While Hawaii says it coral reefs are currently relatively healthy, mass bleaching seen in underwater ecosystems such as Australia's Great Barrier Reef has raised the profile of these potentially fragile habitats.
Anthony Giaccio, the village administrator, said the site where the boat is moored is under the jurisdiction of the Army Corps of Engineers, from which he said the boat's owners were in the process of getting a permit. Giaccio also said the local building department had notified the pier's owners that they will have to amend their site plan for the gangway, subject to a public hearing.
Okay. I like it. Not as much as Deth Red Sabaoth, but I like it. Its much better than Skeletons but has a lot in common with it. The mix and production are really bad. The vocals are way up front and when I played the opening track and cranked it as the music was really good, then when the vocals came out I jumped out of my skin they were so ridiculously loud.
The music is dark, heavy and has that slow groove I love so much. There’s some amazing guitar work on this one.The songs do their best to capture “classic” Danzig but the lyrics fall a little short. All and all its better than most of the crap that has been released so far this year. Unlike 2016, ’17 is off to a slow start but with new releases from Cheap Trick, Prong and some expanded editions of 2 early releases from the Cars it looks to be a pretty rockin’ summer.
Standout Tracks:
“Devil On Hwy 9” , “Last Ride” , and “The Witching Hour”
So if you’re wondering, yeah, buy this one.
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2:52 What you need to know about the massive Oroville dam emergency in California
0:37 American Red Cross operates shelter at Cal Expo
0:31 Watch incredible water releases from Oroville Dam - 15,000 cubic feet per second
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CINCINNATI – Echoing decisions from several other federal appeals courts, the Sixth Circuit ruled that the inscription of “In God We Trust” on U.S. currency does not violate the constitutional rights of atheists or humanists.
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PJ Tucker is as tough as they come.
The Rockets versatile forward apparently played Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals after getting three root canals, per Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle:
P.J. Tucker played Game 7 after three root canals. Didn’t even tell teammates. Was unreal. — Jonathan Feigen (@Jonathan_Feigen) May 30, 2018
Played Game 6 with multiple cracked teeth. https://t.co/Cxpz8qjhIJ — Jonathan Feigen (@Jonathan_Feigen) May 30, 2018
Tucker, by the way, has played in 483 games since he returned to the NBA in 2012, the most in the league in that stretch. https://t.co/JN2AM93LA5 — Jonathan Feigen (@Jonathan_Feigen) May 30, 2018
Despite playing hurt, Tucker had 14 points and 12 rebounds in Houston’s 101-92 loss to the Warriors.
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The anti-terrorist unit stormed the prison after information about they had received
The EKAM (the Greek SWAT team) prevented an escape attempt from Korydallos Friday night.
A prosecutor’s order was issued after information became known to the authorities of an escape plan that would include taking hostages.
The EKAM search focused on the cell of the detained Fabio Dusco, who was previously charged with involvement in the Gorgopotamos case, the attempt by Christodoulos Xiros and “Conspiracy of Fire Nuclei” terrorist organization to help members of the terrorist organization escape in January of 2015.
Police officers found in the cell of the Albanian detainee knives and laptop connected to the internet with USB connections, but no guns, despite the relevant information they had.
Police sources, however, are investigating how a criminal such as Dusko was found in the First Wing of the Korydallos Prison, where there are no serious criminals housed.
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A Georgia man who police believe is responsible for a string of church burglaries is now in police custody.
Between February 21 and March 14 police say Darrius Vassar broke into at least 11 churches and stole several belongings.
The 22-year-old was apprehended at a Morrow, Georgia, Walmart where police noticed he had several injuries.
Upon further inspection it was determined that the injuries were congruent with a church burglary a short distance from the super store where shattered glass and a large amount of blood were discovered.
Detectives also learned of several pawn shop transactions made over the past month, including a transaction for an iPad Mini which was reported stolen by a church.
Vassar confessed to committing the string of burglaries and told detectives where to find other stolen items.
He is facing multiple burglary and criminal trespassing.
The investigation is ongoing and additional charges are pending, according to police.
I call upon our members of Congress, Rep. Scott Tipton and Sens. Michael Bennet and Cory Gardner, to immediately cease accepting contributions from the National Rifle Association.
According to polls, a majority of Americans think gun laws should be more strict, and very large majorities agree with specific policies such as closing the gun-show loophole and banning assault-style weapons. Yet Congress can't even muster the votes to ban bump stocks.
The NRA isn't the only culprit, but its campaign contributions are a corrupting influence. Our elected officials should not want to be tainted by it. They must publicly renounce it, or else face the wrath of voters.
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The pound to euro exchange rate remains highly vulnerable to the policy meeting which will unfold today.
Interest rates are on the agenda and while they are tipped to remain unchanged, any outcome is possible.
The Bank of England (BOE) will reveal the decisions made by its Monetary Policy Committee after its meeting at 12pm.
If there are doubts raised in lieu of these talks, the pound could slide back to lows seen in the immediate aftermath of the general election vote.
Sterling is buying €1.136 after dipping to weekly lows of €1.128 on Monday.
BALTIMORE (AP) — E. Clinton Bamberger Jr., a Baltimore attorney who argued a precedent-setting U.S. Supreme Court case about prosecutors’ duty to turn over evidence, has died.
Former Maryland Secretary of Human Resources Kalman Hettleman confirmed that the 90-year-old Bamberger died Sunday in Baltimore. Hettleman says he had pneumonia.
Bamberger argued at the Supreme Court in 1963 on behalf of a man named John Brady, who was convicted along with an accomplice of murder. Both men were sentenced to death, even though Brady’s accomplice confessed he alone had committed the murder. Prosecutors withheld that confession from defense lawyers.
The Supreme Court ultimately ruled that prosecutors must turn over any evidence they have that could exonerate the defendant. It’s known as the “Brady rule.”
The death was first reported by The Baltimore Sun.
LONDON, March 29 Prime Minister Theresa May said on Wednesday she would not try to "cherry pick" parts of European Union membership as Britain leaves the bloc, saying she respected its four freedoms.
In a sign that May wants to foster goodwill in the talks, she wrote in a letter to European Council President Donald Tusk that she knew there would be consequences from Brexit and Britain would lose influence over the rules that govern the European economy.
"We understand and respect your position that the four freedoms of the single market are indivisible and there can be no 'cherry picking'," she said in the letter.
"We also know that UK companies will, as they trade within the EU, have to align with rules agreed by institutions of which we are no longer a part – just as UK companies do in other overseas markets." (Reporting by Elizabeth Piper, editing by Estelle Shirbon)
The city of Gering is looking at a proposed 2017-18 budget that would not have any increases in utility rates or user fees.
Mayor Tony Kaufman admits the city has had a history of consistently raising utility rates to meet its needs. But he says as the staff and council began looking at this year’s budget, the goal was to mirror what he says the public and private sector are doing in response to a difficult local economy.
The only additional fee residents may see is a $1.25 monthly stormwater surcharge fee for an unfunded federal mandate.
Kaufman said at one time the shortfall in the upcoming fiscal year’s general fund budget was $1.2 million. But he says it was whittled down to $460,00 by the final budget workshop last week. Kaufman says staff is confident coming out of that meeting they can make more adjustments to reach the council’s goal.
Hospital industry has mixed views
The hospital industry has at times been critical of the report cards, saying the data and methods fail to reflect what actually goes on inside a hospital. However, Leapfrog relies on stakeholders for input on methodology, its conclusions are peer-reviewed, and there are plenty of doctors and experts say such reports, while none are perfect, are valuable tools for consumers, and provide hospitals with information and motivation that drive improvements. Moreover, hospitals which receive an A often tout it in their advertising.
Two men have been arrested and charges are pending in relation to a 2016 homicide.
Calgary police said the arrests stem from their investigation into the death of 20-year-old Harsimran Singh Birdi, who was found dead in an alley in the 9700 block of Harvest Hills Link N.E. on April 7, 2016.
It's believed Singh's death was the result of a targeted attack, according to police.
The two suspects were arrested on Monday, but their names and specific charges are not being released until they face a justice of the peace.
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* NORTHWEST HEALTHCARE PROPERTIES REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST ANNOUNCES SIGNIFICANT ACQUISITION, DISPOSITION, AND REFINANCING ACTIVITY AND TIMING OF FOURTH QUARTER 2017 RESULTS
* TO BUY THREE GERMAN MEDICAL OFFICE PROPERTIES AND TWO GERMAN POST-ACUTE CARE HOSPITALS AND FIVE HOSPITALS FOR C$314M​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
ATHENS, Ala. (AP) — Authorities say a 5-year-old girl was shot and killed during a New Year’s Eve party in Athens.
Local media report that Limestone County Sheriff Mike Blakely says officers went to a home a few minutes after midnight and found the girl shot in the chest.
A news release from the sheriff says investigators determined that a man, identified as Fidel Rodriguez, was suspected of firing several rounds into the yard where the girl was found.
The sheriff says they don’t believe at this time that it was an intentional shooting.
The release says Rodriguez left the scene before deputies arrived but was found at his home Sunday morning. He was taken into custody but no charges have been filed.
BEDMINSTER, N.J. (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump asked Americans to rise above hatred and bigotry to silence violent protests like those seen in Charlottesville, Virginia on Saturday.
U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks on the protests in Charlottesville, Virginia, from his golf estate in Bedminster, New Jersey U.S., August 12, 2017. Jonathan Ernst
Violence erupted between white nationalists and counter-demonstrators over the fate of a monument that honors a hero of the Civil War that ended slavery. One person was killed.
"We condemn in the strongest possible terms this egregious display of hatred, bigotry and violence on many sides," Trump told reporters at his New Jersey golf course.
Pakistani military: Roadside bombing kills 2 soldiers
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistan's military says a roadside bombing has killed at least two soldiers and wounded three in the country's northwestern tribal region that borders Afghanistan.
A military statement says that Wednesday's bombing took place in the Datta Khel area of North Waziristan.
It says the bomb exploded as a vehicle ferrying soldiers drove near it. The casualties were transported to a military hospital in Peshawar, the capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
The tribal region was a sanctuary for militants until several massive military operations claimed to have pushed them out of the safe havens. The army claims to have cleared the area but militants in North Waziristan sporadically strike back, targeting security forces.
Experts say Australia is in the midst of its worst ever flu season, with more than 4000 cases recorded in Queensland just in the past week.
Australia is experiencing its worst ever flu season with the total number of cases so far exceeding 70,000.
In the past week alone there were more than 4000 notifications of influenza just in Queensland, taking the state's total to 19,216.
"It looks like we will again get the greatest number of notified cases in Australia we've ever seen," said Professor Paul Van Buynder from Gold Coast Health and the Immunisation Coalition.
Aug 12 (Reuters) - Honda's Marc Marquez recorded his third consecutive pole of the season after setting the fastest time in qualifying at the Austrian Grand Prix on Saturday.
Spaniard Marquez topped the session with a flying lap of one minute 23.235 seconds at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg ahead of the factory Ducatis of Andrea Dovizioso and Jorge Lorenzo, who completed the front row.
Yamaha's Maverick Vinales produced a late recovery to climb up to fourth on the grid, with Ducati's Danilo Petrucci rounding out the top five.
Johann Zarco finished sixth on his Tech3 Yamaha followed by Valentino Rossi, who has struggled with flu heading into the weekend.
Last year's winner Andrea Iannone will start 10th on the grid after finishing almost a second off the pace on his Suzuki.
Defending world champion Marquez leads the championship standings on 154 points, 14 ahead of second-placed Vinales and 21 ahead of Dovizioso.
CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. - Camden County deputies arrested Shane Wall on Friday after officers were dispatched to the 1400 block of Thousand Acres Road for reports of a disturbance.
The victim said he and Wall were making moonshine when Wall became mad. Wall was accused of grabbing the victim by his head and squeezing it.
According to the probable cause statement, Wall said he was squeezing the victim's head for the grace of God.
A few hours later, Wall grabbed the victim and caused the moonshine to fall over.
Officers said they saw no visible marks on the victim's neck.
Deputies said when they made contact with Wall, he asked them if they believed in God and started blessing them.
After officers arrested Wall, he kept cursing and saying "God loves you."
Wall was charged with domestic assault.
April 12 China Oil & Gas Group Ltd:
* China Oil & Gas-issuance Of US$350,000,000 4.625 pct Senior Notes Due 2022
* On 11 April 2017, co and subsidiary guarantors entered into purchase agreement with Deutsche Bank and Morgan Stanley in connection with notes issue
* Gross proceeds of notes issue, before deduction of underwriting commissions and other estimated expenses, will amount to US$350 million
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Google said Monday that a vendor mistakenly told staffers working for the search engine that InfoWars should be ranked as a low-quality site. The prominent right-wing website - which has been known to stoke conspiracy theories - blasted Google on Monday after pro-Trump media personality Mike Cernovich shared screenshots that showed a Google contractor saying InfoWars should be rated as a "low-to-medium" reliable site since its stories are "often debunked."
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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Indianapolis Metropolitan police are looking for a suspect who stole a car and led officers on a short chase.
According to IMPD, a person delivering newspapers early Thursday morning noticed that someone had gotten into the car and stolen it at 5301 W. Washington Street.
The suspect then led officers on a short chase before getting out of the car and running off. The search effort is concentrated on Rockville Road and Gasoline Alley, police said.
Block 276 at Tampines Street 22 where a 78-year-old woman was found dead on Feb 13, 2017. SINGAPORE: A 37-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with the death of a 77-year-old woman in a Tampines Street 22 flat on Monday afternoon .
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MAQUOKETA, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say a teacher who showed up drunk at his eastern Iowa classroom has lost his teaching license for two years.
The Dubuque Telegraph Herald reports that Brendon Good signed an agreement last month with the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners. Good received a formal reprimand and must complete at least 15 hours of an ethics course in addition to losing his license.
Good was an industrial tech teacher for the Maquoketa Community School District. An investigation determined that, on Oct. 10, Good was under the influence of alcohol at Maquoketa High School.
Maquoketa Superintendent Chris Hoover said Monday that Good was sent home that day. Hoover says Good resigned after the incident.
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DEM, partners preparing for fish study
PAWTUCKET – Representatives for the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management, U.S. Geological Survey, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers began preparations for a study of anadromous (migrating) river herring in the Blackstone River last Thursday. The telemetry study, which will track fish movement and provide detailed information on their behavior, will inform the design of future fish passage.
As part of preparations, brackets were installed below the dam at Main Street in Pawtucket. Those brackets will eventually hold 12 acoustic receivers used to track fish movement.
As part of the study kicking off later this month, approximately 100 herring will be tagged downstream of the dam for four separate collections during the fish migration this spring. The study will wrap up in June, with equipment removed from the river in July.
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To watch a movie outside at a neighborhood park offers a distinctly summery feeling. This week, Portland's Movies in the Park series begins with "Moana" and some pre-show tunes.
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Queen and Adam Lambert to release virtual reality concert The band has teamed up with VRTGO, Universal Music Group’s VR platform, for “VR The Champions,” a 360-degree 3-D performance.
Beck gets funky, disco king Giorgio Morodor is back and more new music In this week’s new releases, Beck rediscovers his groove, Giorgio Moroder revisits his past, and fun.’s Nate Ruess remembers how to be happy. Check out our roundup. Downloads of the...
Mariah Carey attempts a career resurrection and other music reviews In this week’s new music releases, Mariah Carey and Adam Lambert attempt career resurrections, Blur put personal differences aside, while Zac Brown Band get jazzy. Here’s our roundup. Downloads of...
Star snaps of the day Ariana Grande gives a truly cold shoulder, Drake cheers, Dakota Fanning and Michael B. Jordan pal around, Madonna gives back and more.
Sgt. Duane Downing is in serious but stable condition after being struck by a vehicle on May 21, 2018, according to the sheriff's office. (Source: NCSO)
A Nye County sheriff's deputy was seriously injured when he was struck by a car while responding to a vehicle fire on a highway in Tonopah.
Nye County Sgt. Adam Tippets said Sgt. Duane Downing was in serious but stable condition Tuesday at University Medical Center in Las Vegas.
He says Downing was knocked unconscious when he was hit by a vehicle at about 9:30 p.m. Monday while on the scene of the vehicle fire near the intersection of U.S. Highways 95 and 6 in Tonopah about 200 miles (320 kilometers) northwest of Las Vegas.
Tippets says Downing was breathing on his own when he was taken by ambulance to a local hospital and later flown by helicopter to the hospital in Las Vegas.
No one else was hurt.
The Nevada Highway Patrol is investigating the accident.
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MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Rebel Wilson has won a defamation trial in Australia against a magazine publisher that the Australian actress accused of costing her Hollywood roles.
Articles claimed she lied about her age, origins of her first name and her upbringing in Sydney.
The Victoria state Supreme Court jury of six women deliberated for two days before delivering its verdict on Thursday against Bauer Media, publisher of Australian magazines Woman’s Day, Australian Women’s Weekly, NW and OK.
Justice John Dixon will decide how much money to award the 37-year-old actress, best known for her work in comedies such as “Pitch Perfect” and “Bridesmaids.”
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Wilson said outside court she feels the “stain” had been removed from her reputation.
Oct 5 (Reuters) - Toronto-based Brookfield Asset Management Inc is in advanced talks to buy Abengoa SA's 41.5 percent stake in its U.S. unit Atlantica Yield Plc, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter.
Brookfield's clean energy unit, Brookfield Renewable Partners LP, and Spain's Abengoa could reach an agreement within weeks, the people said, according to the report. (https://bloom.bg/2y3H4Jv)
Shares of Atlantica Yield Plc were up 4.3 percent at $20.28 on Thursday, giving the company a market cap of $2.03 billion.
Brookfield declined to comment on the report while Abengoa was not immediately available.
Reuters had reported in April that renewable energy company Abengoa had started a process to sell its 41 percent stake valued at $900 million.
Dozens of Abengoa's subsidiaries filed for U.S. Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last year and the company had completed a restructuring of its business in March. (Reporting by Anirban Paul in Bengaluru; Editing by Martina D'Couto)
Third time's a charm is an old adage that can be applied to many things, but it works well when it comes to celebrity marriages.
Sure, Hollywood marriages have become known for their short-lived tenures, but that certainly doesn't stop anyone from trying again...and again. But it's nothing to be ashamed about—some celebrities just love being in love, so they open up their hearts and souls to more than one person in the hopes that it will finally be The One. So who are the stars that continuously fall head over heels?
Here are seven celebrities who've tied the knot (or have gotten engaged) three or more times:
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – Close to 100 kids and teenagers got the chance to see one of the hottest movies in the world on Thursday for free!
The Boys and Girls Club of Albany brought the kids to see Black Panther. The kids got to see the movie, have dinner and a snack.
Capital Region native Meghan Usmani made this all possible by raising almost $4,000 for kids to see the movie.
As Wildfires Approach, 'Everyone's Just Trying To Get Out Of Here' A student in Southern California talks about the spreading wildfires.
A young stroke victim is suing one of Brisbane's largest hospitals after being sent home by doctors, who allegedly told her she had probably had her drink spiked.
Channel Nine's inaugural season of Love Island will come to an end on Thursday night, with just three remaining couples facing off for the $50,000 cash prize.
The show has been something of a sleeper hit for the network, with huge online views and plenty of watercooler fodder making it one of the most talked-about programs on air - and the conversation is about to intensify.
The Australian public will decide which of the remaining couples should be crowned the winners. Whoever it is better hope they're on the same page romantically - because what follows is sure to cause a scene if things go pear-shaped.
Once the winning couple has been announced, they'll each be given an envelope. Within just one of those envelopes will be a cheque for $50,000.
Whoever gets the cheque will need to - on the spot - make a choice: split the cash with their partner, or "steal" it for themselves, thus revealing they were just playing the game all along.
VICTORIA - The leaders of British Columbia's New Democrats and Greens say it is not unprecedented for an Opposition member to serve as Speaker as they prepare to navigate a potentially tricky political situation in the provincial legislature.
NDP Leader John Horgan and Green Leader Andrew Weaver are using former Liberal MP Peter Milliken as an example, saying he served as Speaker in the House of Commons during a minority Conservative government.
B.C.'s election last month did not produce a clear winner with Christy Clark's Liberals winning 43 seats, the NDP 41 and the Greens three.
Clark says when politicians return to the legislature on June 22 there will be a Speaker.
But if her government is defeated as expected, political tradition dictates a new Speaker be elected and that person normally comes from the government side of the house, which would mean electing a New Democrat to the position.
The Speaker's vote will be crucial in the legislature because of the tight election result.
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) Congressman Rodney Davis gathered with Decatur officials to tout the designation of several Central Illinois communities as opportunity zones.
The designation, allowed under the 2017 Federal Tax Law, gives tax incentives for investments in distressed communities.
“Areas of our country that have a lot of extra capital to invest are looking for incentives to be able to get a return on that investment,” Davis said. “Now we're going to give them a better return on that investment by not charging them capital gains taxes or reduced capital gains tax rates.”
A map showing those opportunity zones is available here. It shows such zones in Springfield, Decatur, Champaign, Shelbyville, Sullivan, Pana, Clinton, rural Douglas County and other areas.
Firefighters are tackling a caravan fire - and have issued a smoke warning to people in the area.
The incident started around half an hour ago on Common Lane in Pleasley Vale.
The fire service say the incident is still ongoing and have issued a smoke warning to drivers on the nearby A617.
They are using breathing apparatus and hoses to tackle the blaze.
More information will follow as and when we get it.
TEGA CAY, S.C. (AP)  An anonymous person dropped a single gold coin worth about $1,200 in a Salvation Army kettle in South Carolina.
Multiple media outlets report the one-ounce South African Krugerrand was dropped into a Salvation Army kettle during a fundraising drive at a Walmart store in Tega Cay.
The coin will likely be sold to a jeweler's store with proceeds going to Salvation Army programs.
Mike McGee of the Salvation Army in Rock Hill says a typical kettle fundraiser will raise about $300 a day.
Dozens of volcanoes are lurking underneath the ice of Antarctica, possibly making one part of the frozen continent the biggest volcanic region in the world. Scientists reported in the Geological Society Special Publications that they have identified 91 new volcanoes below the surface of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet, after using topographical information from radar data…
Baku. 4 May. REPORT.AZ/ Pope Francis decided to auction his Lamborghini Huracan off, Report informs citing the Gazeta.ru.
The Huracán RWD Coupé was given to the Pope from Lamborghini last year, and he plans to auction it off via Sotheby's, according to the Vatican. 70 percent of the proceeds will go to Nineveh, a city in Iraq that is under siege by ISIS.
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Philippine mayors seek a 'dialogue' with President Rodrigo Duterte following the back-to-back assassinations of General Tinio Mayor Ferdinand Bote, and Tanauan City Mayor Antonio Halili. Basketball legend and Australia assistant coach Luc Longley blames Philippine coach Chot Reyes. After just over two months of rehabilitation, Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu claims Boracay is no longer a cesspool. A new video of a youth football team trapped in a Thai cave shows the boys laughing and saying they are well. Former American Idol runner-up Katharine McPhee will marry musician David Foster.
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OTTAWA, April 10 Canadian housing starts jumped far more than expected in March, data from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation showed on Monday in a report that suggested the real estate market was continuing to defy expectations of a slowdown.
The man shot in a drug deal gone bad last fall in Janesville suffers emotional and physical scars and fears further attacks by friends of the suspects in the case, his grandmother said in court Wednesday. Frederick E. Johnson, 26, of 422 Lincoln, Janesville, pleaded guilty to a reduced charge at the hearing in Rock County Court.
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BOARDMAN — State Sen. Joe Schiavoni, a Democratic candidate for governor, was given a “gun sense candidate distinction” from Moms Demand Action, a group that organized in 2012 after 26 people were killed in a Newton, Conn., school shooting.
“Most Ohioans understand that you can support the Second Amendment while also taking basic measures to keep our kids alive. It’s way past time for state leaders to act,” said Schiavoni of Boardman, D-33rd. “I’ve got a real plan that will help prevent these tragedies. Every life saved is worth the fight.”
Schiavoni said his plan includes increased school safety, access to mental-health resources, background checks without loopholes and basic regulations for firearms.
On the second trip abroad since her re-election, Mrs Merkel met Polish President Andrzej Duda and Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki to emphasise the importance of bilateral ties and the need for European unity despite the nations’ different point of view on judicial reforms, open borders and a new gas pipeline.
The visits aims at bringing the two countries closer after their relations cooled off following Poland’s 2015 elections, which brought to power the national-conservative Law and Justice Party (PiS).
Ms Merkel also wants to resume the 'Weimar Triangle', an alliance startd in 1991 which includes France and aims to promote co-operation between the three countries.
Head of the Polish prime minister’s office, Michal Dworczyk, told private broadcaster TVN24 the two sides had a lot to discuss.
CinemaCon is taking over Las Vegas this week and Disney's Tuesday presentation brought a little something for Marvel, Stars Wars, Pixar and Disney classics fans alike.
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Milton Bradley Charged w/ Battery Allegedly Beat Wife
Milton Bradley Charged with Battery, Allegedly Beat Up Wife
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Milton Bradley's in trouble with the law -- charged with battery -- for allegedly beating up a woman he's married to once again ... TMZ Sports has learned.
We broke the story ... cops were called to Bradley's L.A. home back in January. When they arrived, his wife told them Bradley roughed her up during an argument ... before fleeing the scene.
Officials investigated ... and the L.A. City Attorney decided to charge the ex-MLB All-Star with battery on a spouse -- a misdemeanor. If convicted, M.B. could face up to a year in jail ... and a fine.
FYI -- this ain't Bradley's 1st brush with the law ... he spent 15 months behind bars after he was convicted of beating up his previous wife.
Bradley is due in court mid-April.
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The New England Patriots released linebacker Shea McClellin on Monday.
McClellin missed the entire 2017 season due to a concussion.
The Patriots released McClellin with a failed physical designation, according to an ESPN report.
New England also officially announced the acquisition of receiver/returner Cordarrelle Patterson from the Oakland Raiders. Patterson has 163 receptions for 1,625 yards and seven touchdowns in five NFL seasons (four with Minnesota, 2017 with Oakland) and also has five career kickoff return scores.
Meanwhile, the move involving McClellin reportedly frees up $2.35 million in salary cap space.
McClellin, 28, was entering the final season of a three-year, $9.05 million deal.
McClellin played his first four seasons with the Chicago Bears. He was a first-round pick out of Boise State in 2012.
McClellin has recorded 8.5 career sacks in 66 NFL games.
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In recognition of Black History Month, The Falmouth Outlook will feature articles on several notable African Americans.
John Ayers Merritt, one of Tennessee's most successful football coaches, was born on January 26, 1926 to in Falmouth, Kentucky to Bradley Merritt and Grace Ayers Merritt.
He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1994.
After completing grade school, he moved to Louisville to live with an aunt in order to be eligible to attend Central High School, where he played football. Merritt joined the U.S. Navy after graduation. When he returned from military service, Merritt earned a football scholarship to Kentucky State College. He is an alumnus of Kentucky State University, where he played offensive guard on the football team from 1947 to 1949. He earned the nickname "Big John". He graduated in 1950 and earned a master's degree from the University of Kentucky in 1952.
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Michael Iseman looking through a 3D printer at some of the game pieces it produces for the prototype of a board game he is promoting through a $10,000 Kickstarter funding campaign.
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Roger Federer squandered a match point as he was shocked by German veteran Tommy Haas in the second round of the Mercedes Cup in Stuttgart.
The 39-year-old Haas, who is playing his final season on the tour after a series of injury problems, battled to a 2-6 7-6 (8/6) 6-4 win in just under two hours.
Federer was playing his first tournament since he won the Miami Open in April after choosing to skip the clay court season to prepare for his favoured grass.
The Swiss star cruised through the first set in just 23 minutes and broke early in the second, but Haas deployed all of his considerable experience to fight back.
Federer hit a backhand long on a Haas second serve when he held match point in the tie-break, and the German punished him by converting his fourth set point.
Haas stepped up in the final set, saving three early break points before breaking for 3-1 and maintaining his advantage to clinch a memorable victory.
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Tobago-born Calypso Rose performs on stage during the 32nd Victoires de la Musique French music awards ceremony in Paris, France on Friday. Calypso Rose is making waves in France in a good way - with a top-selling album, a concert tour of the European country and a very special award.
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South Orange County Gem and Mineral Society (SOCGEMS) will hold its monthly meeting from 7:15 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on June 23 at the San Clemente Community Center, located at 100 N. Calle Seville.
The topics of discussion will center on turquoise, which will be presented by Dayton Simmons, a turquoise trader from New Mexico who has spoken throughout the U.S. Simmons speaks around the country on the criteria of education from the Gemological Institute of America. He will bring many samples and will have items for sale. Bring your own turquoise to be identified. Admission is free, and refreshments will be served.
For more information, visit www.socgems.com.
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There's also an element in the beta which uses the camera app to scan for a QR code and ask for your Apple ID, although there's even less known about how that would work.
It's not certain when this feature will be ready, assuming it survives. While it could show up in the finished version of iOS 11.3, Apple has been known to push back or cut features. AirPlay 2 was originally expected to show up in an iOS 11.2 release, but Apple pulled it and eventually moved it to 11.3. Mind you, it's easy to see this showing up soon. The company already has a single sign-on option for Apple TV users with a similar goal: take the headaches out of logging in to all the services you use.
Vanita Gupta, the former head of the U.S. Justice Department Civil Rights Division in the Obama administration, speaks on June 22, 2017. As head of the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, Gupta is working on protecting voting rights and against gerrymandering.
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Outrage is brewing over a pair of stickers on a cooler at a Milwaukee construction site.
A picture of the Ku Klux Klan and Confederate flag stickers on a cooler were posted on social media.
Milwaukee Alderman Bob Bauman says the city public works department confirmed to him the cooler belonged to an employee of the city contractor American Sewer Services. That's the same company whose workers were carrying guns in a picture at a different worksite last week.
"If this company sees fit to hire individuals who basically either ascribe to belong to or sympathetic with terrorist organizations, we're going to have to take some action on a city level," said Bauman.
Someone wrote "racist" and "go home" on the crew's construction equipment. Bauman says the employee has been laid off for the rest of the year.
SEATTLE (AP) - A man who was brought to the U.S. illegally as a child but was protected from deportation by the Obama administration has been taken into custody in the Seattle area in what could be the first case of its kind in the country.
Northwest Immigrants Rights Project Legal Director Matt Adams told The Associated Press Tuesday that 23-year-old Daniel Ramirez Medina was arrested Friday by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. Adams says he believes the young man was apprehended by mistake.
Adams says agents were at the Seattle home to arrest the man's father and that they took both men into custody. Ramirez Medina has a work permit under Obama's Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. He's being held in Tacoma.
Adams says the man is the first person he knows of with DACA status who has been detained.
Senator John McCain, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, said the ouster of President Donald Trump’s National Security Advisor “is a troubling indication of the dysfunction of the current national security apparatus”.
McCain, an Arizona Republican, has been strongly critical of Trump.
He said that retired Gen. Michael Flynn’s resignation over revelations that he discussed sanctions in December with the Russian ambassador, raised “further questions about the Trump administration’s intentions toward Vladimir Putin’s Russia”.
McCain insists that the U.S. must “maintain sanctions on Russia so long as it continues to violate the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine”. (dpa/NAN)
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Contracting authority Cork County Council has published details of the 22km upgrade to the main Kerry – Cork route which is to be constructed. Minister of State, Brendan Griffin, spoke to Jerry about the development. He’s happy with the news but urges caution.
Nike Popoola Mutual Benefits Assurance Plc says it has engaged the services of KPMG to channel new focus for its organisation in the next five years to reposition the company for future opportunities and challenges. The Managing Director, Mutual Benefits, Mr. Segun Omosehin, said this during a recent brokers’ evening organized by the Nigerian Registered […]
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NIAGARA, N.Y. — Jamaal King scored 26 points, including the go-ahead 3-pointer in overtime, Keith Braxton added 24 points to go with 12 rebounds and St. Francis (Pa.) edged past Niagara for a 93-87 win Sunday.
St. Francis (4-5) opened the extra period with King’s 3, his second of the game, to spark a 7-0 burst that made it 85-78 and put the Red Flash in front for good.
Niagara (4-6) trimmed the gap back to four, 91-87, with its final bucket of the game, a 3-pointer from James Towns, but King stretched the advantage back to six with a pair of free throws with nine seconds to go and St. Francis hung on.
Andre Wolford finished with 16 points for St. Francis, which shot 52 per cent from the field, including 8 of 15 from long range, and controlled the glass 43-35.
Kahlil Dukes led Niagara with 25 points and 11 assists, Matt Scott added 22 points — including the layup at the end of regulation to tie the game at 78 and force OT — and Dominic Robb had 17 points.
Last week, Apple announced a battery replacement program for the 13-inch MacBook Pro, the cheaper model without the Touch Bar. Some laptops built between October 2016 and October 2017 include a component that could cause its battery to swell, Apple said.
The swelling is not a safety issue, Apple promises, but it will replace eligible batteries, free of charge.
If you own a 13-inch MacBook Pro and want to verify your laptop is free of any potential battery issues, visit this Apple Support page.
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You'll need your MacBook Pro's serial number, which can be found by clicking on the Apple logo in the Menu Bar and selecting About this Mac. Double-click the serial number to highlight it, then press Cmd-C to copy it. Paste the number into the text box on the support page and click Submit.
If your laptop is eligible, Apple will provide instructions on what steps to take next.
March 31 Concord Medical Co Ltd:
* Says it will use undistributed profit to pay cash dividends of T$ 0.4 per share to shareholders for 2016
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Barnsley star Andy Yiadom is a surprise inclusion in Ghana's provisional 26-man squad for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations.
The full back cum winger was handed his maiden call-up last month for Ghana's crucial 2018 World Cup qualifier at Egypt.
But he was an unused substitute in the 2-0 defeat at the Military Stadium in Alexandria.
Yiadom has made 22 appearances including 19 starts for the Championship side this season so far.
The 25-year-old would like to follow in the footsteps of striker Kwesi Appiah who was surprisingly named in squad for the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations finals and went on to excel at the tournament in Equatorial Guinea.
For more Ghana football news visit www.ghanasoccernet.com
New Music: Shatta Wale: All Eyes On Me
Hot on the heels of his track “419,” Ghanaian dancehall act Shatta Wale has come out with another track for all his fans.
This new one is titled “All Eyes On Me,” and it’s produced by Shawers Ebiem.
Listen to the track below:
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More than 8,000 migrants trying to reach Europe were rescued in the Mediterranean Sea during the Easter weekend. The Associated Press news agency said that 8,300 people were saved, including 1,300 in 13 search-and-rescue missions by the EU's border agency Frontex. CNN, citing the Italian coastguards, said that 8,500 people were saved. Seven people were confirmed dead on Sunday after their boat sank off the Libyan coast.
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Iowa State's starting quarterback at the start of the season, Jacob Park, says he wants to transfer out of Iowa State.
Park took a leave of absence for personal health reasons after Iowa State's loss to Texas. The Cyclones then won four straight games, including a shocking upset at Oklahoma with Kyle Kempt at quarterback.
Park says he failed a drug test for marijuana use after feeling the pressures of school, football, and fatherhood.
Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell says he'll support Park.
The Des Moines Register's Tommy Birch broke the story, and here's the article:
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Police Commissioner George Quallo, says the JCF are still grappling with Jamaica’s “informer fi dead culture”.
The Commissioner was speaking at a Rotary Club of Kingston meeting at the Pegasus Hotel last week.
Commissioner Quallo cited an example of a recent murder where a witness refused to testify.
The Commissioner says information available to the JCF was that the witness was later gunned down by the perpetrators of the first murder.
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One person is dead and a suspect is on the loose after a hit and run near the Fas Gas in Thorsby, Alta., that occurred around 3:45 p.m. on Friday.
A medium-sized commercial vehicle was leaving the area, RCMP "K" Division spokesman Sgt. John Paans said.
Paans said Mounties are trying to obtain security footage of the hit-and-run collision.
Circumstances surrounding the deadly collision are still being investigated.
Thorsby is 70 km southwest of Edmonton.
More to come...
South Carolina man charged in weekend hit-and-run death
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina man has been arrested in a weekend hit-and-run wreck that killed a woman.
South Carolina Highway Patrol Lance Cpl. Gary Miller told local reporters that 45-year-old Andrew Grant Whetstone II of Greer has been charged with leaving the scene of a wreck with death, traveling left of the center lane and possession of a stolen vehicle.
Greenville County deputy Coroner Jeff Fowler said 32-year-old Dianna Lisett Deleon of Greenville died in a two-vehicle wreck around 8:45 a.m. Saturday.
Miller said Deleon was driving a car that was struck by a sedan being driven by Whetstone.
It was not known if Whetstone has an attorney yet. He is being held in the Greenville County jail.
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Kirstjen Nielsen was sworn in Friday as the next Homeland Security secretary.
In a statement, Nielsen said that it’s her “greatest honor to serve” in the role. She said the country faces “a complex threat landscape that is constantly evolving” and that she will do her “utmost to ensure that the department meets the threats of today and tomorrow.”
Nielsen formerly served as deputy White House chief of staff and as former DHS Secretary John Kelly’s No. 2 at the department.
Secretary Elaine Duke had been serving as acting secretary since President Trump tapped Kelly to be his chief of staff.
What Everyone Can Learn From This Girl's Assumption That a Stranger Was Royalty
When Steve White was out to dinner for his daughter's birthday, an unexpected stranger approached his table.
"While we are all just enjoying the moment, the little girl runs down to where my daughter was, looks and smiles real big, then runs back to her mom and dad," Steve shared with Frank Somerville's Facebook page.
A few minutes later, the little girl returned, but this time her dad was carrying her and her head was buried in his neck. The man tapped the teenager girl's shoulder and shared that his daughter was convinced that she was a real princess and, although she was too shy to ask, would love to give her a hug. Steve explained that his daughter happily agreed to give the young girl "the biggest" hug, and it brought both tears and cheers to the room.
"That little girl saw just a 'princess' not a black one or white one but simply a princess," he wrote. "Kids don't have hate in them they are taught it."
PORTLAND, Maine (AP)  The parent company of Poland Spring water is asking a judge to dismiss a lawsuit that accuses it of providing water that's not actually from springs.
The filing Friday says the matter was already litigated in 2003 in Illinois and that a federal court can't pre-empt a state court ruling. It also says the plaintiffs should be taking up the matter with the Food and Drug Administration instead of turning to the courts.
The original lawsuit filed in Connecticut and a similar one in Maine contend Poland Spring water comes from wells or municipal sources.
FDA rules allow a bottler to call its product "spring water" if it is drawn from the same source as a natural spring and meets certain requirements for chemical composition.
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Sheffield utility infrastructure firm Fulcrum has acquired the Dunamis Group for £22m.
The move will significantly increase the company’s capabilities in the electricity services market, bosses say.
The Dunamis Group will become part of an enlarged Fulcrum group and continue to trade under its existing brands.
With its headquarters in Bury St Edmunds, the Dunamis Group was founded in 2012 by Chairman Wayne Hayes and has quickly become one of the UK’s leading independent electrical connections providers.
Mr Hayes will join the board of Fulcrum as a non-executive director.
It's Tennessee Rescue Squad Week, and local officials say that both prayers and donations are welcome from area residents looking to honor the Blount County Rescue Squad. "We're entirely publicly funded, with no government funding," said BCRS Division Chief of Daily Operations John Whitton.
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Fant, wearing a hat and thick, tan coat, sat alone on a float during the eighth annual Freedom Day Parade, which was organized by the Stockton Black Leadership Council to celebrate the 154th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation, issued by President Abraham Lincoln, declaring "that all persons held as slaves within the rebellious states are, 'and henceforward shall be free.' ” The parade started at 1 p.m. at the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds, 1658 S. Airport Way, and traveled south on Airport Way to East Eighth Street, then south on Pock Lane, and ended at Kennedy Park.
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GGWP, @team_empire . Unfortunately, our run in the @dotasltv Minor is over. Now, it's time to collect our thoughts, to identify key mistakes and correct them before ESL ONE Katowice 2018
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REUTERS: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) accepted Indivior's application for its new schizophrenia treatment, the British drugmaker said on Tuesday, boosting hopes of marketing the drug in the country.
The London-listed company, which specializes in heroin addiction treatment, said the FDA had accepted its application for RBP-7000, an investigational once-a-month injectable to treat schizophrenia.
Earlier this month, the company's experimental drug to help fight America's growing opioid addiction crisis was approved by the FDA, boosting its sales prospects as competitors threaten revenue from an older product.
Shares in Indivior were expected to rise about 3 percent at market open.
(Reporting by Justin George Varghese in Bengaluru; editing by Jason Neely)
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Jones (Achilles) will return to practice this week, Chris McPherson of the Eagles' official site reports.
The team has three weeks to place Jones on the 53-man roster or lose him to IR for the season. Since his next practice will be the first of his year and pro career, it is unlikely that the rookie will make it back in time to help for fantasy purposes in 2017. The former Washington standout could be an interesting IDP flyer come draft season 2018, however.
Nigerian Soldiers Clear Boko Haram Out of Jarawa, Borno State, Rescues 1,623 Persons
Troops of 3 Battalion, 22 Brigade Nigerian Army on Operation Lafiya Dole, assisted by 10 Civilian JTF based on information received, today,
Monday 16th April 2017, embarked on an offensive on suspected location
of Boko Haram terrorists at Jarawa general area, Kala Balge Local
Government Area of Borno State.
According to a statement released by the Director, Army Public Relations, Sani Usman,
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LONDON (Reuters) - The investigation into a nerve agent attack on former Russian double agent Sergei Skripal and his daughter is likely to take several months as it is one of the most complex undertaken by British counter terrorism officers, police said on Monday.
“This is one of the largest and most complex investigations undertaken by British counter terrorism policing,” the Metropolitan Police said in a statement. British counter terrorism police were involved in investigating five major attacks last year.
“The investigation is highly likely to take many months,” the statement said.
If reports are to be believed, India's cricket captain Virat Kohli and Bollywood actor Anushka Sharma got married on Monday morning in Italy after four years of courtship. An official confirmation is expected soon.
Reportedly, Virat and Anushka tied the knot in a private ceremony at a heritage resort called Borgo Finocchieto, a 800-year-old village that's one of the famous destination wedding locations near Tuscany.
While we wait for the confirmation, here's all that transpired since the Virushka wedding rumours first surfaced last week...
Just in!@AnushkaSharma and @imVkohli
official statement and wedding pictures to be released soon. Stay tuned for more updates from us.https://t.co/SoEsVFlJbe — Filmfare (@filmfare) December 11, 2017 More to follow...
Manson Fire Commissioners Firm Up Policy On Use Of Aircraft In Wildfire Events
The Board of Commissioners for Chelan County Fire District 5- Manson Volunteer Fire Department, finalized a policy at their meeting this month on use of aircraft- as we head into another wildfire season.
Manson Fire Chief, Arnold Baker, says the policy refers to the district ordering aircraft from the Forest Service to fight a wildfire within District 5…
052518 CCFD5 Aircraft Policy 1 :36 ‘..that’s a good policy.”
Baker explains that when a fire breaks out- one of the biggest factors in the outcome revolves around time and the initial attack…
052518 CCFD5 Aircraft Policy 2 :32 “…we’re spending money.”
Of primary concern to the district, Baker says, is the hillside up lake from Willow Point Park.
Disney has become such a dominant force that they no longer need to worry about releasing their movies too close to other studios' big projects, they need to worry about crowding themselves out. Good thing they've got that subscription streaming service launching next year, and now one of their upcoming live-action adaptations is heading there rather than theaters. THR reports that Charlie Bean, director of, will get behind the camera for. The film will be penned by Andrew Bujalski, yep the guy behindand fitness comedy, and will be a live-action/CGI hybrid. The original 1955 film is best known for a particular scene in which street-wise mongrel Tramp shares a plate of spaghetti with Lady, an upper-class Cocker Spaniel. The two suck down noodles before accidentally sucking face. Awwwww.I'd say this is another big get for Disney's subscription service, but it's not like they had to fight for it or anything. They can put all of the huge movies and TV series they want on this thing, and probably will.
They’re at the top of their games — and hope to top Olympic podiums this month in PyeongChang. But first, the United States’ finest open up to Us Weekly.
Monde went looking for love on this week's episode of Date My Family, but sadly ended up with a Twitter roasting and a spot in the friendzone.
The bachelor was the talk of social media on Sunday as he sat down with the friends and family of three potential dates, before deciding on which person to take out.
He had audiences in stitches with his quirky personality and slick moves but not everyone was impressed.
Fans dragged him for everything from being a "player" to having unrealistic expectations and eating with his hands.
Sunday afternoon the Wild played on national television for the third time in a row, when they took on the Detroit Red Wings. Late in the second period, centerman Charlie Coyle split the defenders and got out on a breakaway.
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A New Jersey man who was 19 when he snatched a sleeping 6-year-old neighbor from her bed and killed her has died in prison. State officials say 42-year-old Kevin Aquino was found unresponsive in his cell at New Jersey State Prison in Trenton on March 11. Corrections Department spokesman Matt Schuman tells the Asbury Park Press Aquino was last seen alive 20 minutes earlier after he took a shower.
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A familiar face will lead the Milwaukee Bucks' opponent Monday night as his team's head coach battles medical problems.
Larry Drew will coach the Cavaliers tonight against Milwaukee (5:40 p.m. on 620 WTMJ) as Tyronn Lue takes care of issues including chest pains.
"After many conversations with our doctors and Koby (Altman, Cavaliers GM) and much thought given to what is best for the team and my health, I need to step back from coaching for the time being and focus on trying to establish a stronger and healthier foundation from which to coach for the rest of the season.I have had chest pains and other troubling symptoms, compounded by a loss of sleep, throughout the year. Despite a battery of tests, there have been no conclusions as to what the exact issue is," Lue said in a team statement.
Drew coached the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2013-14 season.
Welcome to today’s Newcastle United live blog for Saturday, October 7.
There has been plenty of takeover talk at Newcastle United in recent days - and it's ramped up since Amanda Staveley's appearance at St James' Park last Sunday for the Liverpool game.
And Tuesday night brought fresh revelations that she'd spoken to three of the main power brokers at United - Justin Barnes, Lee Charnley and Keith Bishop and now reports from the gulf suggests Staveley could 'get a deal done quickly'.
Rafa has this week spoke to the local media about the takeover talk, and about his future plans.
As ever we want to hear from you, so please send us your thoughts over Facebook at www.facebook.com/chroniclenufc/ or on Twitter at @ChronicleNUFC.
Join Stuart Jamieson, Chris Waugh and Craig Johns for live updates throughout the day as we bring you all the latest news, views and transfer gossip on all things Newcastle United.
A more than two-thirds surge in Chinese investment last year into Europe’s high-tech manufacturing, infrastructure and energy sectors has prompted European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker to set up a group “to elaborate first possible actions”.
In September he will announce a tranche of measures to tackle perceived gaps in the EU’s protections compared to other major economies such as the US, people briefed on the talks said.
The EU is concerned about China buying-up European knowledge yet placing heavy restrictions on how Europeans invest in the Asian nation.
Last year’s surge led to Chinese foreign direct investment (FDI) into the EU reaching £32billion, a report by the Mercator Institute for China Studies and the Rhodium Group revealed.
Jury selection continues in the trial of two men, Jervarceay Tapley and Rufus Leonard Burks IV, charged in the brutal 2016 homicides of a grandmother, son and granddaughter in Columbus’ Upatoi Community. A third defendant, Raheam Daniel Gibson, agreed Monday to plead guilty. About 130 prospective jurors were summoned for the pool from which attorneys will select the panel to hear the murder case. The court is bringing the prospective jurors into the court in groups of about 14 for questioning from each attorney. They then are brought back individually for more specific questions on such matters as pretrial publicity. Jury selection is expected to take most of this week.
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Bulldogs opening spring practice rescheduled for Wednesday
ORANGEBURG, SC— Per SC State, the football team has rescheduled its opening spring football practice to Wednesday (March. 21st), beginning at 6:15 a.m. at Oliver.C. Dawson Stadium/ Willie Jeffries Field.
The Bulldogs will conduct its first of 15 practice sessions in shorts and helmets.
For more information on South Carolina State Athletics visit www.scsuathletics.com or call the Office of Athletic Media Relations at (803) 536-7060.
Norwalk has shut down a spa on Main Street after it was raided in March in a prostitution sting for the 10th time since 2007, according to the Hour. The Emerald Spa at 118 Main St., which was formerly known as the Nirvana Spa, was raided on March 23 in a prostitution sting that led to one woman being arrested.
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Strickland worked around a hit in a scoreless ninth and struck out a batter to pick up his 12th save Wednesday against the Rockies.
Strickland has been perfect in four save opportunities in May, but that's disguising some poor performances in non-save situations. In 11 appearances, Strickland has just an 8:5 K:BB and has allowed five earned runs. Strickland owns a 2.63 ERA on the season, but keep an eye on him if he shows this kind of shakiness as the calendar flips to June.
In the wild, snakes usually hunt rats; however, the video below proves that the opposite can prove to be true.
The unusual behavior of a rat fighting with a snake was caught on camera in the south-east Chinese province of Guangdong. The rat bit the reptile, which was several times as big as the rodent, in the head.
The struggle ended up with the rat winning; he proceeded to drag the defeated snake in the bushes. It is unknown whether the snake was poisonous.
The Nashville Predators cleaned out their lockers Tuesday at Bridgestone Arena, and some players, like Colin Wilson, wondered if it was for the final time. "It's in the back of my mind right now, you know.
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When Robin is hesitant to break up with Nick, Barney takes matters into his own hands. Meanwhile, Lily and Marshall are desperate for some private time.
The “pocket-sized” babies, which haven’t yet been named by keepers, were born to mother Mali and father Con-Fetti after a four-month pregnancy.
The zoo posted a video of the three-week-old triplets to Twitter, where it already has over 3,000 views.
You NEED to see these pocket-sized piglets 🐷🐷🐷 pic.twitter.com/SMg3eIGRqt — Chester Zoo (@chesterzoo) May 30, 2018
Sarah Roffe, team manager at the zoo, said: “It’s early days, but the piglets are doing great so far. They’re so small at the moment and their coats are covered in spots and stripes, which will slowly start to fade after about six months when they’ll take on their more iconic rusty colouring.
Earlier this week, Apple announced the newest addition to its smartphone family, the (Product)Red iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus.
The striking new iPhone marks the first time the company has released a handset under the (Product)Red banner. It also arrives 10 years after the Apple’s first (Product)Red offering, the Product(Red) iPod Nano special edition. In that time, Apple says it has donated $130 million USD to Global Fund through its (Red) partnership, making the company the initiative’s most generous corporate donor.
Started in 2006 by U2 frontman Bono and Bobby Shriver, (RED) license its brand to companies like Apple, Nike and Starbucks to raise money and awareness in the fight against AIDS and HIV.
The (Product)Red iPhone 7 is available now at both the Apple Store and through Canadian carriers.
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0:51 Intrepid souls take the Polar Bear Plunge into 2017 on Hilton Head Island Pause
1:25 What did Beaufort kids ask Santa for?
1:17 Matthew topples oaks at Gullah cemetery
0:54 Mr. 500: Ridgeland-Hardeeville's Faber talks milestone
1:36 What's your New Year's resolution? Locals, visitors share
2:52 A new bedroom, a new bathroom and four Atlanta Hawks. What wheelchair?
1:50 Video: Lauderdale visits the likely site of Dr. Buzzard's grave
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In the last 24 hours, Bitcoin has appreciated by 7.45% to USD 8,324.
Ukrainian News Agency learnt this from the CoinMarketCap data.
At that, Bitcoin's capitalization as at Monday made USD 140.8 billion.
In the last 24 hours, the cost of transactions has made USD 6.9 billion.
The second in terms of the capitalization is the Ethereum cryptocurrency with a capitalization of USD 53.5 billion.
It is noted that totally 16.927 million Bitcoin coins have already been received.
As Ukrainian News Agency earlier reported, the National Bank of Ukraine, National Commission for Securities and the National Commission for Regulation of Financial Services Markets have refused to recognize cryptocurrencies as a payment instrument, cash equivalent or currencies of any value.
From washing dishes at Del Frisco's to having a top 10 hit (and being an accomplished dancer), Leon Bridges, has had quite a journey over the past couple of years. Seriously, he was washing dishes when he signed his first record deal. Yet, that's not even the craziest thing we just learned about the "Coming Home" singer.
So we asked Leon himself to share with us five things that we never knew in our exclusive video:
Ah, yes, the ballet classes certainly explain his smooth moves on stage!
Meanwhile, ​Leon's second full studio album, Good Thing, drops on May 4. Three of the album’s singles (“Bet Ain't Worth the Hand,” “Bad Bad News,” and “Beyond”) are available now by clicking here.
Clayton Kershaw extended his unbeaten string and rookie Cody Bellinger hit two home runs, including a tiebreaking shot in the eighth inning off Andrew Miller that lifted the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers to victory over the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday night. Kershaw allowed two runs in seven innings and has not lost in his last eight starts.
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ASK HN: Will we ever return to variable residences? Lately I keep thinking about a world with containerization of houses. This could enable transportation of entire houses and stimulate people to live at multiple locations with the same house. When people want from their relax weekend spot to their work in a city, they tell their home. The home takes care of the rest and registers itself for transport at for example a train. The house will be loaded automatically on the train and so the travel begins. Benefits of variable residences are more frictionless travelling and it could also brake the large countryside to city movement of the last few decades. What would be the challenges for culture, standarization or society if we ever embrace such a way of living?
The gunfight took place in a forested area of the district of Pulwama when a team of the army and Jammu and Kashmir state police intercepted a group of militants.
A militant was killed in the exchange of fire while a soldier and a policeman were injured and later died in hospital, police sources said.
The area has been cordoned off and reinforcements sent. Two to three militants are still suspected of hiding in the forest, police said.
The disputed Kashmir region is divided into two parts: one administered by India and the other by Pakistan.
A United Airlines aircraft bound for San Francisco was diverted back to Honolulu today due to a mechanical issue.
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A United Airlines aircraft bound for San Francisco was diverted back to Honolulu today due to a mechanical issue.
United Flight 372 carrying 351 passengers landed safely at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, said spokeswoman Maddie King.
The aircraft departed at 7:06 a.m. and landed back in Honolulu at 8:22 a.m. due to a mechanical issue with one of the engines.
A maintenance crew has inspected it and the aircraft was returned to service. King declined to disclose additional information on the mechanical issue.
In an e-mailed statement, King said, “We’re working to get our customers to their final destinations as quickly as possible.
SABETTA, Yamal, Russia, March 30 Russia can and will become the world's largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) producer, President Vladimir Putin told the chief executives of Novatek and Total via video link on Thursday.
Russia's Novatek and France's Total, along with Chinese partners, are preparing to launch Yamal LNG, which will be Russia's second LNG plant, this October.
Putin said on Thursday that he would continue to support projects such as Yamal LNG. Novatek is currently studying the possibility of building another LNG plant, Arctic LNG-2. (Reporting by Olesya Astakhova; Writing by Katya Golubkova; Editing by Alexander Winning)
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LONDON, March 19 (Reuters) - The premium demanded by investors to hold Russian sovereign dollar bonds over safe haven U.S. Treasuries widened on Monday to a year-to-date high amid ongoing tensions with the West and an upcoming U.S. rate decision.
The average yield spread of Russian dollar bonds over U.S. Treasuries on the JPMorgan EMBI Global Diversified index widened by 3 basis points (bps) from Friday’s close to as much as 175 bps.
Moscow has come under increasing international pressure following a nerve toxin attack on a former Russian double agent on British soil. Investors are also eyeing this week’s U.S. Federal Reserve meeting at which it is widely expected to raise rates. (Reporting by Claire Milhench, editing by Karin Strohecker)
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GENEVA (AP) — Russian officials say that some 25,000 Christians have returned to eastern Aleppo since the city was fully retaken by Syrian government forces backed by Russia.
In a conference organized in Geneva Wednesday on the sidelines of the U.N. Human Rights Council meeting, Russian officials sought to generate another narrative about the country’s war that has left at least 400,000 people dead and driven over 12 million people from their homes.
The two hour presentation entitled “Aleppo: A city free from terror. New life, new hopes,” included a video uplink to speak with several Syrians on the ground in eastern Aleppo as well as images of Russian medics helping the injured.
The Russian event was also an appeal for greater support from Western nations for Aleppo’s reconstruction.
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WHISTLER, B.C. — RCMP say human remains linked to a missing Australian woman have been found near the resort town of Whistler, B.C.
Police say in a news release that Alison Raspa was reported missing last November.
Visitors to Alpha Lake Park called police on Friday to say they'd found what appeared to be human remains in the partially frozen lake.
Mounties say the cause of death has not been confirmed, but it does not appear suspicious.
Raspa's family has been notified in Australia.
Divas do it better! Christina Aguilera is the latest pop diva to join James Corden on his morning commute to work in the latest Carpool Karaoke episode on The Late Late Show and she brought it.
As Aguilera tried to teach Corden how to do her iconic growl on "Fighter" and then went into "Dirrty"—with a surprise guest appearance by Melissa McCarthy in the backseat—we couldn't help but think about all of her fellow pop princesses who've found themselves rocking out in Corden's musical car. The real question is: who did it best?
Xtina has some stiff competition for the best carpool karaoke party because there have been some big names in the pop diva genre in the past. For example, Jennifer Lopez busted out her "Jenny From the Block" alter ego and even sang in Spanish on her episode, while Kelly Clarkson commented on her dramatic "Since You've Been Gone" track and left us feeling so nostalgic for her throwback songs.
Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has marked the country's 37th anniversary of independence with a call for tranquility even as the economy has collapsed to the point where livestock is being accepted in place of cash.
The 93-year-old Mugabe broke his tradition of walking the 100 meters to the podium and instead was driven in his official car before soldiers helped him into place.
Mugabe has been in power since the end of British colonial rule.
This once-prosperous country now faces a cash crisis and high unemployment. A bill presented to parliament last week would have banks accept livestock as collateral for loans. And an education official has said livestock can be accepted as school fees.
World leaders including Russian President Vladimir Putin sent congratulatory messages to mark the independence anniversary.
KENDALLVILLE, Ind. (WISH) — A Michigan woman is facing one charge of theft after police say she allegedly stole more than $51,000 from a man for whom she was guardian.
Michelle Alexander, 45, of Reading, Michigan, was a court-appointed guardian for a 59-year-old Kendalville man whose physical and mental health was declining.
Alexander accessed the victim’s bank account and used his disability checks for herself between October and December of 2015, according to Indiana State Police. The victim lost more than $51,000 in all.
Alexander transferred the victim to a Jay County mental health facility in July 2016. The victim was appointed a new guardian after that due to a lack of communication from Alexander, police say. An audit revealed discrepancies in the victim’s finances.
An Indiana State Police detective was made aware of the theft in May 2017, after a four-month investigation, a charge was filed against Alexander.
Alexander turned herself into the Noble County Jail Sept. 24 and has been released on bond.
Gareth Southgate's team won 4-3 on spot-kicks after the match finished 1-1 following extra time.
Skyzoo never fails to bring inspiration to his fans across the world. After weeks of fanning the flames with singles like “Baker’s Dozen with Raheem Devaughn and his collaboration with Onyx, the Brooklyn native has finally delivered his fourth studio album In Celebration Of Us.
READ: Brooklyn’s Youth Help Apollo Brown & Skyzoo Recreate Their “Stretch & Bobbito Show” Freestyle
The CEO of First Generation Rich starts off by clarifying that “Everybody’s Fine” in the 8-minute long intro followed by 14 motivational, feel-good records which boast emotional messages like “Love Is Love” and “Crown Holder.” Aside from Devaughn, Skyzoo also calls on other contributors like Kay Cola, WordsNCurves, Saba Abraha, and Jake&Papa to add their touch to the album.
Stream Skyzoo’s refreshing new album In Celebration Of Us below.
April 12 Oncolytics Biotech Inc -
* Announces registration pathway and clinical development plan
* Announced initial registration pathway and clinical development plan for reolysin, proprietary immuno-oncology viral agent
* Trial will recruit approximately 44 patients across up to six myeloma UK clinical trial network centres in UK
* Oncolytics and Celgene UK & Ireland are providing respective products for muk eleven
* Oncolytics is providing Reolysin and Celgene UK & Ireland is providing imnovid and revlimid Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
About Carers Support Group Monmouthshire
The peer support group gives people the opportunity to meet with others who understand some of what they are going through. Run by a facilitator, the sessions offer a chance to ask questions, get information and share experiences in a safe and supportive environment.
Nairobi county leaders led by Senator Johnston Sakaja and Starehe MP Charles Njagua have condemned the Gikomba fire that happened last week, claiming it might have been triggered by people who have selfish interests, with claims rife that they had been issued with fake title deeds. However the two leaders have vowed to work with all stakeholders involved to ensure the matter is resolved amicably.
MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Somalia’s breakaway northern territory of Somaliland is asking the United States for an exemption to President Donald Trump’s executive order on travelers from seven predominantly Muslim nations.
Somalia is one of the affected countries, but Somaliland considers itself an independent state after breaking away in 1991. It continues to seek international recognition for its claim.
A statement by Somaliland’s foreign affairs minister, Saad Ali Shire, says the republic wrote a letter Monday to Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly requesting the exemption to the travel ban.
The statement says Somaliland argued it “has not experienced the emergence of terrorist organizations,” in contrast to Somalia, where homegrown extremist group al-Shabab continues to carry out deadly attacks.
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A vehicle that was involved in a burglary in Monroe and led police on a chase early Tuesday morning was caught in Janesville, according to a Monroe Police Department news release. The vehicle, a Kia Optima, was one of two getaway vehicles used in a burglary at Radio Shack, 301 Sixth Ave., Monroe.
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PORTLAND, Maine — A Scarborough man has been charged with manslaughter in connection with a November hit-and-run that left a bicyclist dead.
Devin Brown, 33, was charged Tuesday with manslaughter, aggravated criminal OUI, aggravated assault and leaving the scene of an accident involving serious bodily injury or death.
According to police, Brown struck with his vehicle bicyclist Brandon Dumond, 26, of Windham outside his home and then fleeing the scene last November.
Brown crashed his car less than a mile from the scene of the hit-and-run, according to police.
Brown is being held at the Cumberland County Jail in Porland.
We reported earlier on the site that Global Force Wrestling announced on Monday morning that Alberto El Patron had been stripped of their World Heavyweight Championship following the conclusion of the internal investigation of the July 2017 incident with Paige at the Orlando International Airport.
El Patron issued the following statement on being stripped of the title on his official Instagram account:
About Barnstaple Memory Cafe
This monthly Memory Cafe provides a safe and welcoming environment in which people with memory problems or dementia, and their carers or relatives, can share experiences with others in similar circumstances. They can also obtain advice, information and signposting to other services from health, social care and carer support professionals who attend the cafe.
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The General Assembly has agreed to start overhauling North Carolina’s child welfare and social services system to encourage more regional oversight and correct problems identified in a recent federal review.
The House voted Wednesday to accept changes approved by the Senate, sending the bill to Gov. Roy Cooper’s desk.
The measure would create a working group of experts and organizational leaders to make recommendations, including how to improve collaboration and accountability. The measure would allow counties to combine social services departments but doesn’t mandate consolidation.
The bill also requires a social worker to observe a child who’s been removed from a home at least twice with his or her parent before recommending a return of physical custody. This proposal follows the death of a Moore County toddler named Rylan Ott.
UPDATE 1-Bank of America targets growth in international cash management
June 14 Bank of America Corp sees continued room to grow in international cash management, a low margin business that can lead to lots of other revenue opportunities with corporate clients, Chief Operating Officer Tom Montag said at an industry conference on Wednesday.
STAFF at Woodcot Primary School are currently very proud of their students.
As well as the netball team representing Gosport in the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Games, a recent Ofsted report has presented the school in a positive light.
The Ofsted report cited the school as being ‘Good’.
Headteacher Marion Clist, says that she is thrilled for the school and the students.
She said: ‘I am incredibly proud of all the hard work children and staff have put in to making this such a successful year.
‘Ofsted has recognised staff commitment to the school – it also reports that children enjoy coming to school and are proud to belong to Woodcot.
‘Our netball team now have an amazing opportunity to go and represent Gosport in the upcoming Hampshire and Isle of Wight Games on Thursday, June 29.’
Janhvi Kapoor Was Quoted As Saying
"As for my Instagram, I used to have a private profile and then I was told I need to open it up, so I deleted everything to start from the beginning," said Janhvi Kapoor.
On The Work Front
Janhvi Kapoor is all geared up for the release of her upcoming debut movie Dhadak. She is paired alongside Ishaan Khatter in the movie.
Full On Promotions
Janhvi Kapoor is all over the place promoting her movie Dhadak along with Ishaan Khatter. The duo were spotted in several malls all across Mumbai and shook a leg with the fans as well.
High Energy Janhvi
Going by the way how Janhvi Kapoor is promoting her upcoming movie, we can assume that she is taking her work seriously and is filled with high energy!
Grand Release Of Dhadak
Dhadak, which is a remake of the superhit Marathi movie Sairat, is all set to hit the theatres on July 20,2018.
ANKARA – Turkish authorities said on Friday they had detained eight people in connection with a bomb which rocked the capital Ankara on Thursday, injuring three people.
A ninth suspect was killed during the operation to round up the group, they said.
Soon after the blast on Thursday night, authorities had reported the explosion took place in the gas boiler room of a tax office in the Cukurambar district.
But after investigating security footage, police said a man had placed a bag they believe contained explosives at the entrance to the building, the governor's office said in a statement on Friday.
A Hizbullah member was killed on Tuesday in a blast inside his home in the Sidon neighborhood of Haret Saida.
A terse Hizbullah statement only said that the militant, Bilal Ahmed Hassan, was killed in "an explosion inside his house."
A Lebanese Army expert said the blast was caused by a rocket-propelled grenade, according to the National News Agency.
Hassan was taken to the Labib Medical Center in Sidon for treatment but shortly died after.
Quoting Hizbullah sources, LBCI TV said the man was killed in "a house accident."
On the other hand, security sources described the incident as “mysterious,” saying: “Bilal Hassan has died as a result of a mysterious explosion in Haret Sidon. He is a member of Hizbullah.”
Officials from the Internal Security Forces told The Associated Press that Hizbullah members inspected Hassan's house after the blast and were later followed by policemen who opened an investigation in the case.
Tribute To Biker Killed In Stockbridge Crash
A family's paid tribute to a biker from Andover, who died in a crash with a car near Stockbridge at the weekend.
They say 61-year-old Andrew Mayer was a devoted family man - and a friend to many.
Andrew, from Fairways, died as a result of the two vehicle collision at the crossroads with the B3420 and Newton Lane, on 30 June.
The collision, which happened at around 1.40pm, involved a blue Hyundai and Mr Mayer's motorbike.
Today his family have paid tribute to him.
They said:
"He was a devoted father, son, brother, grandfather, uncle, and friend to many.
"His family and friends are left devastated by the sudden loss. No words can truly describe how deeply missed he will be."
Investigations into the exact circumstances of the collision are ongoing.
Anyone with information about the collision is asked to call us on 101, quoting 44180244928.
She wants the feds to investigate the Department of Corrections. Public safety oversight chair Senator Telena Nelson has asked US Attorney for Guam and the CNMI Shawn Andersen to send a request to the justice department to conduct an independent review of the recent events at the prison. Nelson wants them to find out if there have been any violations of the Civil Rights of Institutionalized Persons Act. Some of the things she points out include the assault on detainee Katlyn Scully,...
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On the mats, the IHSAA wrestling post-season continues with the regional round for individual wrestlers.
Last week, the top four wrestlers in each weight class advanced from the sectionals into Saturday's regionals.
Those top finishers came from both the Central and Castle sectionals, and Saturday's regionals work the exact same way.
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Full and Part time Positions available. We are growing and are looking to hire 50-60 people. All full time positions feature health insurance after 60 days, 401K, and travel benefits. For specific information, please visit the following site: https://careers.interstatehotels.com/marriott-pontiac/flyer
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Join the fun! Friday, July 13th at 7:30pm and watch “Coco” at the Viejas Outlets, 5005 Willows Rd.
FILE - In this May 13, 2001, file photo, race driver Michael Andretti, of Nazareth, Pa., gets a hug and a kiss from his mother, Dee Ann Andretti, after his qualification run at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis. Dee Ann Andretti, the wife of legendary driver Mario Andretti and matriarch of one of the most prominent families in motorsports, died Tuesday, July 3, 2018. She was 76. Dee Ann Andretti mostly stayed in the background and raised their three children while her husband became one of the world's most successful and famous race car drivers. Tom Strattman, File AP Photo
Amazon has brought an end to its Lovefilm By Post DVD rental service due to “decreasing demand” as customers move towards streaming.
The move to close Lovefilm comes six years after Amazon took full control of the service in a deal that was seen at the time as an attempt to protect itself against the rise of streaming rival Netflix.
Founded in 2002, Lovefilm had more than 1.4m subscribers by the time it was acquired by the US internet giant, having grown through the acquisitions of similar services such as Screenselect and Video Island.
It’s high time to pen down some words for former PM of Pakistan, Nawaz Sharif.
His centre has been a force in Pakistan’ s turbulent political for decades.
The investigation on Nawaz Sharif linked him of moving money away to offshore accounts and buying overseas property now owned by his three children.
The thing was not declared on his family’s wealth statements to Election Commission but appeared in the panama paper leak in April 2016.
Pakistan was on route to development but a little blunder caused to deteriorate image of Pakistan.
Nonetheless, Nawaz Sharif’s game is over and we hope the new government to be transparent.
MAHGANJ MOHAMMAD BALOCH,
Turbat, August 1.
SOCHI, Russia May 3 President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday after talks with his Turkish counterpart Tayyip Erdogan that a Russian import ban on Turkish tomatoes would stay in place for now because time was needed to lift it.
Putin, speaking at a joint news conference with Erdogan in the southern Russian resort of Sochi, also said that visa restrictions with Turkey would also remain in place for now. (Reporting by Denis Pinchuk; Writing by Christian Lowe; Editing by Andrew Osborn)
A young woman aged in her 20s has been bitten by a snake at Bindi Irwin's zoo, reports say.
The woman was taken from Australia Zoo at Beerwah in the Sunshine Coast to Caloundra Hospital with a reported snake bite.
The zoo is yet to comment, while the Queensland Ambulance Service could only confirm an ambulance transported the woman from a property on Steve Irwin Way.
More to come.
Jankowski was designated for assignment by the Astros on Monday, Jake Kaplan of the Houston Chronicle reports.
With Brian McCann (knee) headed to the disabled list, a roster spot was need for Max Stassi, and Jankowski was the corresponding roster casualty. The 28-year-old owns an unsightly 12.46 ERA through 4.1 big-league innings this season, and his 5.13 ERA across 40.1 innings with Triple-A Fresno isn't much more appealing. He'll likely serve as an organizational depth piece wherever he ends up.
Spring Shop Hop on Start Date: April 22, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. to 7 pm
The Carlsbad Village Association (CVA) will celebrate its Spring Season with the Spring Shop Hop on Saturday, April 22, 2017 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The event will take place in downtown Carlsbad Village with check-in at the fountain located on the corner of Grand Avenue and State Street. The first 100 people to check in will receive complimentary swag bags.
The event will feature merchant hospitality, food sampling, live music and giveaways. Participants will have a chance to win one of two free nights at the Carlsbad Inn, a $100 gift card from Visit Carlsbad and a Jayden Presleigh Spa Package. A list of participating vendors and giveaway details is available online at www.carlsbad-village.com.
Website: www.carlsbad-villagecom
Christine Davis – info@carlsbad-village.com – Phone: 760.644.2121
The weather is set fair for Saturday’s fete - a fun family event, with great entertainment for adults and children. There’s a dog show with various serious and fun classes, family games & races, the Maidenhead Lions train, and the Advertiser bouncy castle for the kids to lose some energy! Featured games include “It’s a Knockout” (for teams of four), and competition for the Tug-o-War Shield. Email fete@wsl.link to enter. For those with more sedate interests, there are vintage cars & bikes, crafts and stalls, Waltham St Lawrence Silver Band, delicious tea & cakes, barbeque, and our famous fete bar, plus the bottle Tombola, Sideshows, and Raffle - first prize £200.. We’re hoping for another visit from the Fire Engine! From 5pm there’s live music from local band Kinkade, and award-winning curries from Haweli.
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BROWN DEER--Brown Deer high school's football team looking to play spoiler against Milwaukee Lutheran. It was a great start for the Falcons, as they recover a fumble and then Darius Anderson hits Sam Wallisch and they're up 7 early. But the Red Knights return the favor on the next drive, Ken Daniel JR. takes the hand off and he scores from 5 yards out to even the score. Milwaukee Lutheran again on the move, this time QB Josiah Hedrington keeps it and he scampers into the end zone, 14 to 7 Red Knights. And they go on to the victory.
Milwaukee Lutheran 46
Brown Deer 13
Final
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – Hunger is closer than you think.
Each year, hundreds of thousands of people, including children, go hungry in Middle Tennessee.
More than 1 million people across the Volunteer State, including 1 in 5 children, are food insecure. Of that number, 380,000 can be found right here in Middle Tennessee.
All day Thursday News 2 is bringing you stories of the impact hunger has right here at home.
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Over 70 flights from Scottish airports to England have been cancelled due to the country's sudden cold snap.
Glasgow , Edinburgh and Aberdeen airports racked up a total of 74 cancellations for flights to and from England and are expecting disruptions to continue throughout the day.
Edinburgh Airport reported 46 cancelled flights this morning alone.
Scottish airports are also anticipating receiving diverted flights due to the icy conditions at other airports.
The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for snow and ice across parts of the UK, including the Highlands, Aberdeen, and large swathes of England.
Temperatures in Scotland are forecast to plummet as low as minus 12 degrees today - lower than Mount Everest.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, AMERICA!
242 years ago on this day, an event of massive historical significance happened! The new nation, United States of America was born by declaring independence from the British Empire. Benjamin Franklin wisely said, “Freedom is not a gift bestowed upon us by other men, but a right that belongs to us by the laws of God and nature.” Americans knew that in their hearts and had the courage to step up and fight for what they believe in. FREEDOM. We at Mikroelektronika decided to celebrate this great day with you!
While fireworks are blowing up in the skies, Mikroelektronika is blowing out the prices for US customers for one whole day. While celebrating with your family and friends on barbeques and picnics, take a moment and run to our web store to get all MikroElektronika stuff you always wanted at 10% discount.
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A golden opportunity to own on a large, (80 x 172.5) level lot in UBC. Never before on the market, this home was built in 1947 and has been beautifully maintained. Large principle rooms and three bedrooms on the main floor, and a fully finished basement. The garden has been professionally landscaped and there are no large trees. Pacific Spirit Park is at your doorstep and blocks to the main campus of UBC. Rent out now and build later.
KL Nagarkoti picked up the big wicket of Jack Edwards. (Twitter | Cricket World Cup)
Ishan Porel struck twice, while KL Nagarkoti removed the settled Jack Edwards, giving India the advantage in the much-awaited final of the ICC Under 19 Cricket World Cup 2018 against Australia.
Earlier, Australia won the toss and elected to bat first. The Indian colts aim to rewrite record books with a fourth title as they take on a formidable Australian side.
With strong victories throughout, the Prithvi Shaw-led side will be looking to put up a tough fight against an equally-matched Australia.
India and Australia are the two most successful teams in the history of the tournament having won the coveted trophy thrice each.
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SEOUL, April 25 (Reuters) - S-Oil Corp, South Korea's third-biggest oil refiner, on Wednesday said that strong demand growth in the region would support refining margins in the second quarter of this year.
"Refining margins will be held up at a healthy level given 0.6-0.8 million barrels per day of strong year-on-year demand growth in the region and spring maintenance," the refiner said in an earnings statement.
"In the longer term, market fundamentals will be continuously supportive given that capacity additions are lagging behind demand growth," it added.
(Reporting by Jane Chung Editing by Joseph Radford)
After gaining traction last year with a remix of Cardi B’s “Bodak Yellow,” 20-year-old artist Melii comes through with a new track titled “Icey.” Comparisons to Cardi will be imminent but unfair, as Melii comes through with her own style and swag which permeates all throughout the track. The track has already been featured on DJ Booth and Worldstarhiphop, so it’s worth a listen. To check out Melii’s, watch the video above.
Only eight teams remain in the World Cup, narrowing your Fantasy Football options considerably ahead of the quarter-finals.
Harry Kane has fired his way ahead of the crowd in the race for the Golden Boot with six goals to his name, but he isn't the only forward you should be looking at for your team.
Kylian Mbappe proved his incredible pace and talent once again during France's victory over Argentina, while Belgium have a range of options to choose from.
Romelu Lukaku and Dries Mertens have both notched during the tournament, though Eden Hazard could be the best bet given his knack of creating goals as well as scoring them.
Take a look through the gallery to reveal our top tips on signing forwards for your World Cup Fantasy Football team.
Some 500 jobs are expected to be announced for Dublin this morning.
It is understood jobs site Indeed will confirm the investment at its EMEA headquarters in the city centre shortly, doubling its Irish-based workforce.
Recruitment is already underway in a process expected to be rolled out over the next two years.
The company's EMEA headquarters was set up in the city five years ago.
CHICAGO -- The fast-spreading flu virus closed another school today.
British International School near Halsted and Clybourn shut down Friday due to “a stomach related illness.”
The school released a statement saying:
The health and wellbeing of our students and families is always our highest priority. After careful consideration, it was decided to close school to help prevent the spreading of a stomach related illness on campus. School will resume on Monday.
The Book of Henry Trailer Reaction
I was not ready for #TheBookofHenry. I plopped down in my chair, hit play, and proceeded and experienced a modicum of amusement with premise and setup of some hyper smart kid and how people drool over his intelligence. Then, about halfway through the trailer things make a sharp shift in focus and tone and my inner child is unleashed, introduced, and smitten with The Book of Henry in less than 60 seconds. It was unreal, see for yourself!
Trailer Reaction
Just the Trailer
Geez man. How can you not fall in love with that? Plus, it’s Colin Trevorrow’s next film after his success with Jurassic World and right before he delivers Star Wars episode 9 in a couple years. I imagine that this film is a bit of a labor of love for him since his days with Safety Not Guaranteed since it doesn’t seem to be on the same scale as a film like Jurassic World or Star Wars. Let me know what you guys think in the comments. That’s all for now…
TITUSVILLE, Fla. - Two people were injured during a wreck involving three vehicles Monday evening, News 6 partner Florida Today reported.
Titusville fire rescue personnel responded to the scene at Garden Street and Christian Street near the McDonald's at approximately 6:30 p.m.
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Two people were transported by ground, and a trauma alert was issued for one of the patients, according to Titusville Fire Department.
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West Lindsey Planning Committee approved plans for 69 homes in Caistor’s Brigg Road at their meeting last night (Wednesday).
The controversial application, which has received many comments and had been previously refused, has now been granted subject to a number of conditions.
The development must include no less than 15 per cent as affordable housing (70 per cent rented – 30 per cent shared ownership) or equivalent housing contribution if no registered provider can be identified.
There must be measures to secure the delivery, and ongoing maintenance and management of public open space, drainage features and ecological areas.
There must be a capital contribution towards primary education (based on a set formula relating to housing size and numbers).
Additional funds must also be provided through the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL).
COME AND SEE THE VIOLENCE INHERENT IN THE LEFTISM: Democrat suggests ‘Second Amendment’ remedy vs. Trump.
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ST. LOUIS (KPLR) – A St. Louis man has been charged with assault for trying to run over two St. Louis police officers with a car this weekend.
Police say they fired at 23-year-old Edward Montgomery during the incident Friday night at an apartment complex on Goodfellow near Gladys.
Officers says it happened while they approached Montgomery’s car after responding to a call for shots fired in the area.
Police say one of the officers shot at the car in fear of his own safety, as the Montgomery’s car came at him, but the suspect drove off.
The shooting is now under investigation by the Force Investigative Unit.
Adam Roberts, skier killed by avalanche, shown in 2014 as man living off the grid in self-made "gypsy wagon" Kadlec's auxiliary group presented a gift of $260,000 to the Richland hospital. The gift is possible because of the work by volunteers through personal donations, proceeds from the Kadlec gift shop and other fundraisers.
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WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Hawks appointed controversial Australian opening batsman David Warner as captain of their Global T20 Canada team on Wednesday.
The 31-year-old cricketer replaces the injured West Indian Dwayne Bravo as skipper.
Hawks coach Waqar Younis told the BBC: “He’s going to be a good leader. He’s a team man. He’s up front and he likes to give whatever his knowledge is.”
Earlier this year, Warner was banned from international and domestic state cricket for 12 months by Cricket Australia following the ball-tampering row that blew up during the national team’s tour of South Africa.
The former Australia vice-captain has made only six runs in three innings for the Hawks, his first competitive action for three months.
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The Palos Verdes estates house in California is where Bennington took his own life on July 20th of last year. His family has since moved out of the home.
The singer bought the home in May 2017 for $2.4 million dollars, according to Redfin.com. The house has five bedrooms, four bathrooms, gourmet kitchen, pool and a spa. The rent on the space is $8,800 per month. Read more - here.
Lucas Warren of Dalton, Ga. is the Gerber baby food company’s first spokesbaby with Down syndrome. AP
Carlos Gomez provided some Fourth of July fireworks in the Tampa Bay Rays' dugout Wednesday, destroying a water cooler in a display of frustration after striking out in Wednesday's game against the Marlins.
The Rays had runners at first and second with no outs in the second inning when Gomez squared to bunt on an 0-1 pitch from Marlins right-hander Jose Urena.
The ball appeared to hit Gomez's right hand, but plate umpire Chris Segal called it a foul ball, saying that Gomez had offered at the pitch. Gomez struck out on the next pitch and appeared to say something briefly to Segal as he headed to the dugout.
Once in the dugout, Gomez smashed a small rectangular cooler with his bat. He then punched a larger cooler.
Gomez, 32, is struggling through a rough season with the Rays. He entered Wednesday's game with a career-worst .198 batting average.
Morning Becomes Eclectic, hosted by Jason Bentley, celebrates innovation, creativity and diversity with a daily serving of the best music from across the globe.
Rask is in line to square off against Frederik Andersen in Wednesday night's Game 7 of the Bruins' playoff series against the Maple Leafs, NHL.com's Amalie Benjamin reports.
The Bruins, who had been up 3-1 in the series, will now look to close things out in Boston on Wednesday. Working in Rask's favor is that during the regular season, the Bruins recorded a 28-8-5 record at the TD Garden. In six playoff games thus far, Rask has logged a 2.74 GAA and .909 save percentage, while Andersen has turned in marks of 3.30 and .909 overall, but has been outstanding in each of Toronto's three series wins.
The South Cle Elum resident was the first - and so far only - U.S. Coast Guardsman to earn the nation's highest award for valor. Like many Medal of Honor recipients, Munro was awarded the medal posthumously, having been killed while evacuating U.S. Marines from an island in the South Pacific.
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DETROIT (AP) — A Detroit-area man has been charged with reckless driving causing death in a hit-and-run crash that killed an 8-year-old boy.
The Wayne County prosecutor’s office says 27-year-old Stephen Williams of Ecorse was arraigned Tuesday.
Brandyn Starks was crossing a street Thursday in southwest Detroit when witnesses say he was hit by an SUV that disregarded a red traffic light.
Police have said the boy’s parents were searching for him after he left home with a wagon while apparently heading to a park.
Williams was arrested over the weekend. He also is charged with driving on a suspended license causing death and failing to stop at the scene of an accident when at fault resulting in death.
Williams faces a May 1 probable cause hearing and a May 8 preliminary examination.
Faviola Dadis said at a news conference that she had recently moved to the US from the Netherlands when she was invited to a Beverly Hills hotel room in 2002 to audition for Seagal for a film he planned to make about Genghis Khan.
The 33-year-old former model said only the Hollywood star and his bodyguard were in the room when the actor reached under her bikini top and then grabbed her genitals.
Ms Dadis said she ended the audition and immediately left.
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Due to a report that a student was dressed in camo with a military style vest, had a gun and was making threats at school, Jenkins Jr./Sr. High went into a Stage 1 lockdown on Thursday morning, Feb. 9. According to school officials, a “code red” or Stage 1 lockdown means students are taken to a secure location like a classroom, the door to the classroom is locked, the lights are turned out and students are removed from vulnerable locations at the discretion of the teacher or adult in the room.
Jenkins Jr./Sr. High Principal Shawn Anderson said after the threat was reported, local law enforcement was called to detain the student. The student, who is now facing disciplinary actions, did not have a gun. The school started lockdown around 10:15 a.m. and was in lockdown for under an hour. Classes resumed as normal once the student was detained.
JERSEY CITY -- A 30-year-old man was arrested for drinking and driving after crashing into a police car on Friday evening, officials said.
Denny Veerden was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving with a suspended license, careless driving, and having an open container in his vehicle, city spokeswoman Kimberly Wallace-Scalcione said.
The incident occurred at about 6 p.m. near Sherman Avenue and Franklin Street, she said. Veerden was allegedly driving east on Franklin Street when he struck a cruiser driven by a North District sergeant, she said.
He was released from custody after being issued the summonses.
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LAFAYETTE, Colo. (AP) — Police say they’re investigating an allegation that a Colorado middle school teacher assaulted a student who refused to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.
KUSA-TV reports the teacher has been placed on paid administrative leave while officers look into the alleged incident, which occurred Thursday at Angevine Middle School in Lafayette, about 22 miles (35 kilometers) north of downtown Denver.
Police did not give details about the nature of the alleged assault.
Boulder Valley School District spokesman Randy Barber says district policy allows students to stand or sit for the flag pledge.
Barber identified the teacher as Karen Smith, a 20-year employee of the district who teaches physical education. No phone number could be found for her.
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Aug 11 (Reuters) - Tiansheng Pharmaceutical Group Co Ltd :
* Says it plans to use 5.1 million yuan to acquire 51 percent stake in a Hubei-based medical instruments firm
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Aguayo connected on a 33-yard field goal but missed a 46-yarder and also had a 48-yard attempt blocked in Sunday's 17-16 win over the Panthers. He made both of his extra-point tries.
A rollercoaster rookie season for Aguayo fittingly ended with a little bit of everything sprinkled in. While he was true once again from a modest distance of 33 yards, consistent success on field goals of over 40 yards continued to evade him. Aguayo misfired wide left on his 46-yard try late in the first half, and then saw Kawann Short get a hand on his 48-yard attempt early in the fourth quarter. The 2016 second-round pick had come in to Week 17 having made all 12 of his kicks in the previous three games, but his final performance of the season continues to leave the door open for some doubt as to his long-term viability as the Bucs head into the offseason.
Each week, David and Leah Valvo of Wineforecaster sample New York state wines. Here, they try a non-vintage wine from Keuka Spring Vineyards, located on Keuka Lake south of Penn Yan.
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Young Dro stopped by the studio to kick it with Mz. Shyneka to talk about his new project “Day 3” with DJ Drama, what its been like being a full time dad, and what is in store with Hustle Gang. Check out the interview below…
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Conte: Chelsea will drop points
Antonio Conte says Chelsea will struggle to repeat the winning run which has propelled them to the top of the Premier League.
The Blues have reached the halfway point in the season having dropped just eight points and Conte doubts his side will be able to repeat that feat in the second half of the season.
The Chelsea manager said: “To win 16 out of 19 games is a great achievement. It won’t be easy to repeat this run.
“The light is on Chelsea after a great first part of the season, and for this reason we must work more.”
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NORTON, Ohio - As students across the nation voice concerns over issues by staging walkout, one local school's students are taking a very different approach.
They are using their voices, along with percussionists, to sent a powerful message: Never Again.
Fox 8 photojournalist Dave Bradford introduces us to Norton Percussion .....and a performance that will not soon be forgotten.
Phillies outfielder Rhys Hoskins, center, leaves the game after he was hit in the mouth by a foul ball. (Photo: Jayne Kamin-Oncea, USA TODAY Sports)
There are injuries ... and their are really painful injuries.
The Philadelphia Phillies have put outfielder Rhys Hoskins on the disabled list after he suffered a broken jaw on a foul ball to the face. Fantasy owners are suffering as well with Hoskins hitting .233 with six homers and 28 RBI.
Who can fantasy owners find to take Hoskins' place? And are there other players on your fantasy team who need replacing?
BaseballHQ.com co-editor Brent Hershey is standing by to offer his expert advice from a fantasy and an analytic point of view.
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Sam Taylor Johnson is over Fifty Shades of Grey & she would never work with EL James ever again. She sounds like she completely regrets it. [Dlisted]
Sienna Miller is on Instagram now. This should get gloriously messy. [LaineyGossip]
Olivia Munn was promoting beef jerky? [Go Fug Yourself]
Kate McKinnon is a national treasure. Protect her! [Pajiba]
I would literally have nightmares about this for years. [Jezebel]
I guess we’re still calling Hailey Baldwin a model? [Celebslam]
Kylie Jenner & Travis Scott got tattoos together. [The Blemish]
Is Kenya Moore secretly married? Hm. [Reality Tea]
Penelope Cruz & Lily Collins are shooting a Lancome ad together. [Moe Jackson]
Jessica Alba looks like she’s wearing a silk robe. [Popoholic]
Lady Gaga has teamed up with Starbucks for a good cause. [OMG Blog]
At least four people were killed after a bus rammed into a car and bike in Kerala’s Kochi in wee hours on Monday. (Source: Express Photo) At least four people were killed after a bus rammed into a car and bike in Kerala’s Kochi in wee hours on Monday. (Source: Express Photo)
At least four people were killed after a bus rammed into a car and bike in Kerala’s Kochi in wee hours. The untoward incident took place on Varappuzha bridge when a bus collided with a car and a bike at around 2 a.m. on Monday.
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The deceased have been identified as Akshay, Jijisha, Harisankar and Kiran. Harisankar and his son Kiran were the ones who were riding the bike while Akshay and Jijisha, students of Cochin University of Science and Technology were sitting in the car.
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Expert Patients Programme (EPP) builds on the principal that people who live with long-term health problems know best how their condition affects the way they feel on a day to day basis, their lifestyle and ability to accomplish activities important to them. The course also looks at ways to positively manage symptoms and changing emotions that can be brought about by living with long-term health conditions. The UK and international evidence into the effectiveness of the programme has been excellent - EPP is the leading self-management/self-care programme in the UK. The course consits of six weekly sessions lasting two and a half hours, once a week with a 20 min refreshment break.
Apple confirmed on Monday that it would buy music recognition app Shazam.
News of the deal was first reported by TechCrunch on Friday. No price was disclosed, but Recode has reported the price around $400 million, a significant discount from its last valuation, which was reportedly around $1 billion .
"We are thrilled that Shazam and its talented team will be joining Apple. Since the launch of the App Store, Shazam has consistently ranked as one of the most popular apps for iOS," the company said in a statement.
"Apple Music and Shazam are a natural fit, sharing a passion for music discovery and delivering great music experiences to our users," it said.
It's one of Apple's largest deals to date, though still a drop in price from the $1 billion Shazam was valued at during its last funding round.
Shazam is already integrated into Apple's Siri voice assistant, but the deal likely signals Apple's interest to expand its use of the technology.
Queen of Aso Ambassador 2017, Queen Jane Ezenwa flagged off her Pet Project on 30th Nov at LEA Primary school Jabi Abuja.
She was received by the Head Teacher where she distributed exercise books, text books and writing materials.
She also paid the common entrance fees of 4 best students in the school as part of her Pet Project designed to promote education for the girl child in Nigeria.
Queen Jane hopes to take the project to other schools in the Fct and around the country
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NEW YORK (AP) - New York's Empire State Building will go dark to honor the victims of the deadly van attack in Toronto.
The lights atop the world famous tower in midtown Manhattan will darken on Tuesday night.
A van plowed into pedestrians on a Toronto sidewalk on Monday, killing 10 people and injuring 15 others.
The driver, 25-year-old Alek Minassian, has been charged with multiple counts of first-degree murder and attempted murder.
Alabama voters go to the polls Tuesday with an increasingly heated Republican primary underway to fill the seat left empty when Jeff Sessions was appointed attorney general.
Right now that job is held by Sen. Luther Strange, who is backed by key players in Washington, including President Trump and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. But it's not going to be an easy win for Strange: His top challenger is former Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore, unseated twice from the bench on religious stances he's taken.
Gigi Douban (@gdouban) from Here & Now contributor WBHM in Birmingham has the story.
There's a new studio in town where you can combine aromas like maple syrup, cake batter and hot cocoa to make your own personal candle. Jimmy V. stopped by Candle Fusion to see how they're lighting up the Central West End.
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Bluefield Regional Hospital hosted a program designed to support a healthy mind, body and spirit for local women.
Ky. Court Affirms Doc's Win In Suit Over Patient's Death
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 9:26 PM EST) -- A Kentucky appeals court on Friday affirmed a verdict in which a jury cleared a doctor accused of providing poor care to a patient who died in the aftermath of a gallbladder surgery, saying though it was a close call in some instances, the trial court did not abuse its discretion.
The Commonwealth of Kentucky Court of Appeals refused to undo the verdict or grant a new trial after a jury cleared surgeon Donald E. Brown in a suit over a gallbladder removal for Roger Wayne...
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The sale - one of the largest of the year in North Texas - was quietly completed in the final hours of 2016, Collin County deed records show. A partnership headed by investor Sam Ware's Drien Opportunity Partners paid more than $400 million for the 1.8 million square-foot head office complex located just west of the Dallas North Tollway.
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Feb 13 CME Group Inc
* CME Group Inc - On Feb 8, 2017, board of directors of cme group inc amended and restated company's bylaws primarily to implement "proxy access"
* CME Group Inc - Bylaws amended to permit shareholders, owning 3 percent or more of co's common stock for at least 3 years, to nominate director candidates Source text: [bit.ly/2l1yl1F] Further company coverage:
Kershaw struck out seven, but the ace left-hander’s frequent inability to match his regular-season brilliance in October remains a constant presence. He struggled with the long ball again after serving up a career-high 23 homers during the regular season, but still earned his fifth victory in 15 postseason starts thanks to teammates who gave him a big cushion.
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Chief Master Sgt. Shelina Frey, Air Mobility Command command chief, learns about the 726th AMS recent accomplishments from Lt. Col. Justin Swartzmiller, 726th Air Mobility Squadron commander, at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Feb. 13, 2017. Frey visited with different mobility Airmen and sections during her tour of Spangdahlem AB, and recognize individual Airmen for their dedication to the AMC mission at the 726th AMS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dawn M. Weber)
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Former Senators goalie Robin Lehner made 39 saves as the Buffalo Sabres rallied past Ottawa 3-2 on Tuesday night.
Lehner is now 4-0-2 against his former team. He was traded with David Legwand by the Senators in June 2015 to Buffalo for the 21st overall pick in the 2015 draft
Justin Bailey, Ryan O'Reilly and Matt Moulson scored for the Sabres (24-23-10).
Bobby Ryan, pointless in his last five, had a goal and an assist for the Senators (29-19-6). Dion Phaneuf also scored as Craig Anderson made 22 saves.
Ottawa wraps up its four-game homestand 2-2-0.
After a solid start to the third period Buffalo kept pushing and was rewarded as Bailey tipped Jake McCabe's point shot to take a 3-2 lead at 7:38.
Joyner (ankle) was inactive for the Rams' season finale Sunday against the Cardinals.
Joyner ended the 2016 campaign with two consecutive DNPs but should return in full form next season.
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May 2 (Reuters) -
* ShotSpotter Inc files for IPO of up to $34.5 million - SEC filing
* ShotSpotter Inc says applied to list its common stock on Nasdaq under the symbol "SSTI"
* ShotSpotter Inc - Roth Capital Partners, Northland Capital Markets, Imperial Capital are underwriters to the IPO Source text: (bit.ly/2qvO4bU)
Barcelona have agreed a deal with Guangzhou Evergrande to sign midfielder Paulinho for 40 million euros (US$47.16 million), the Spanish club announced on Monday.
REUTERS: Barcelona have agreed a deal with Guangzhou Evergrande to sign midfielder Paulinho for 40 million euros (US$47.16 million), the Spanish club announced on Monday.
The 29-year-old Brazilian will have a release clause of 120 million euros in a reported four-year contract, and will undertake medical tests before being presented on Thursday at the Nou Camp.
(Reporting by Rik Sharma, editing by Pritha Sarkar)
FANROCK, WV (WOAY) – A Wyoming County man is in jail after he hit stepson and pushed his wife off the porch.
Larry Lester, 44, of Franrock, is accused of coming home intoxicated and fighting with his wife and stepson. The wife hit Shawn in the head with a baseball bat after he hit her son in the face to defend herself and her son. Lester told the Deputy that he, in fact, hit the boy and pushed his wife off the porch.
Lester has had three prior convictions of domestic battery dating back to 2011.
Lester is being held in the Southern Regional Jail under a 10,00 dollar bond.
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April 5 HyAS&Co. Inc :
* Says co plans to offer an off-floor distribution of 38,000 shares on Tokyo Stock Exchange between April 13 and April 19
* Offering price will be determined based on the closing share price of the day before the distribution
* Says the limitation for distribution is up to 100 shares for each customer
Source text in Japanese: goo.gl/4xux5a
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Fashion Faux Pas Or Fashion Forward? New Jeans Divide Internet
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A new pair of jeans has a strategically placed zipper on the back side. Greg and Abbi talk about some of their biggest fashion faux pas.
March 31 New West Energy Services Inc:
* New West Energy Services Inc announces its third quarter results
* Q3 revenue rose 8 percent to C$4.0 million
* New West Energy Services Inc - EBITDA for quarter was $203,000, representing a decrease of $20,000 compared to same period last year Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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A man was left seriously injured after the car he was driving crashed into a house.
The incident happened at 1pm on Tuesday, July 3 on Bailey Street in Mountain Ash at the junction with Victoria Street.
In a statement South Wales Police said: "The road was closed for sometime whilst the investigation took place.
"The vehicle had collided into a house.
"The driver received serious injuries and was taken to UHW via Helimed."
South Wales Police are appealing for anyone with information about this incident, or any witnesses, to contact them on 101 quoting ref: 1800244497.
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This week on Kasam, we're set to find out the equation between Ranbir and Kritika after the him saving her. Malishka extends a hand of friendship towards Ranbir which he politely declines. Ranbir's lawyer has found a loophole in the Batra case agreement which may help them win the case. Ishani gets a once in a lifetime opportunity to feature in an advertisement.
At home, Kritika is hurt when she hears Arun say that their marriage means nothing and in the Kapoor mansion Ranbir feels her pain through their soul connection.
The next day Jiya asks Kritika to drop her off at the Kapoor mansion where Ranbir sees her. What will
Ranbir's reaction be?
Prince Philip is featured in a brand new image from the year of his retirement, just released by Buckingham Palace!
In the photograph, the 96-year-old is seen in The Grand Corridor at Windsor Castle with him depicted wearing the sash of the Order of the Elephant, Denmark’s highest-ranking honor in 2017 in England.
The portrait was created to celebrate Prince Philip‘s heritage and will be placed in the Museum of National History at Frederiksborg Castle in Denmark.
Prince Philip announced his retirement from public appearances earlier in the year.
O SAY CAN YOU NOT The Music Theory Behind Why The National Anthem Is So Hard To Sing
"The Star-Spangled Banner" has a wide range, difficult vowels and a bunch of unexpected notes. This is either the reason it sucks or the key to its genius, depending on who you ask.
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The Luncheonette Northside, offering comfort food with a twist, is scheduled to open today at 10 E. Brookland Park Blvd. in Richmond. Owner Brad Barzoloski said the menu will be similar to the food served at his other restaurant - The Luncheonette at 104 N. 18th St. in Shockoe Bottom.
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HONOLULU — The FBI is investigating four Honolulu police officers who are accused of forcing a man to place his mouth on a urinal inside a public restroom.
Honolulu Police Chief Susan Ballard says another officer reported the suspected misconduct after the officers responded to a complaint Sunday of a person trespassing in the restroom.
Ballard says the department referred the case to the FBI on Wednesday following an initial internal investigation.
All four have been placed on restricted duty. They have not been identified.
According to the department, the officers have between three and 16 years of law enforcement experience.
Ballard says she is "appalled at the behaviour,'' and the department will take appropriate action if the allegations are true.
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The FDA approves Otsuka Pharmaceutical's (OTCPK:OTSKF)(OTCPK:OTSKY) JYNARQUE (tolvaptan) to slow the decline in kidney function in patients with rapidly progressing autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD), an inherited disorder characterized by the formation of cysts in the kidneys that affects ~140K Americans. It is the first drug approved here for the indication.
The labeling contains a boxed warning about the risk of liver injury.
Tolvaptan decreases cyst cell proliferation and fluid secretion by blocking vasopressin from its V2 receptor. Vasopressin is a hormone that regulates the body's retention of water by increasing water reabsorption in the kidney's collecting ducts.
Previously: European Commission clears Otsuka Pharma's Jinarc for kidney disease (May 27, 2015)
He pledged Jimmy Fallon's money to charity.
After auctioning off a portrait of himself for $26,000, Colbert went on his show and announced that Jimmy Fallon had agreed to match those funds. Only problem was, he never told Jimmy he was going to do that . As Fallon explained in an interview with our own Arianna, "Literally he did not call me or ask me or consult with me and see if I would ever match $26,000 to a charity." We guess Colbert just KNEW his BFF for six months would come through.
Veterans Affairs Minister Seamus O'Regan is recovering after emergency surgery.
His department says the minister underwent surgery Wednesday for a sudden and serious issue, but it wasn't life-threatening.
No further details were provided but the minister is expected to make a full recovery.
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His department says he anticipates being able to attend the National Remembrance Day ceremony in Ottawa later this month.
The Nov. 11 commemoration mark O'Regan's first as the minister in charge of veterans' issues.
The Liberal MP from Newfoundland and Labrador was appointed to the position in August.
Gad swung by two Midtown theaters Thursday night ahead of Friday's release of "Beauty and the Beast."
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Several SEPTA trains were briefly stopped Tuesday after reports of smoke on a train at the 15th Street Station.
Firefighters were called to 15th and Market Streets, around 12:30 p.m.
No word on what may have caused the smoke but SEPTA did stop trains for about 30 minutes due to “equipment issues.”
SEPTA says trains in both directions on the Market/Frankford Line may experience delays of up to 30 minutes.
All trolleys are on diversion to 40th and Market Streets due to the incident.
There were no reported injuries.
D.R.A.M., who’s getting ready to tour Europe next week, has finally dropped the video to “Cute,” a highlight from his 2015 debut LP Big Baby D.R.A.M. The new flick is obviously pegged to Valentine’s Day, with D.R.A.M. and his Muppet double looking for romance. D.R.A.M. has rarely been cynical, so the quest goes well. Watch the video below.
April 12 The U.S. Air Force will extend the service life of its F-16 fighter jet to 12,000 Equivalent Flight Hours, much more than the aircraft's original service life of 8,000 hours.
Validation of the extended flight hour limit will help extend the service life of up to 300 F-16C/D Block 40-52 aircraft, Lockheed Martin Corp, which makes the F-16, said in a statement on Wednesday.
Following the extension, the U.S. Air Force could safely operate Block 40-52 aircraft to 2048 and beyond.
The F-16 service extension comes as the U.S. looks to save costs on its key weapons program, including the F-35 fighter jet. (Reporting by Rachit Vats in Bengaluru; Editing by Sriraj Kalluvila)
Funny Car driver John Force slams into the retaining wall as he hits Jonnie Lindberg during the quarterfinal round of eliminations Sunday February 25, 2018 at the NHRA Arizona Nationals at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park in Chandler, Arizona. Force was awake and alert and was transported to a local hospital. Lindberg was not injured. (Staff Photo by, Will Lester-Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)Funny Car driver John Force explodes his engine resulting in a high speed crash with Jonnie Lindberg during the quarterfinal round of eliminations Sunday February 25, 2018 at the NHRA Arizona Nationals at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park in Chandler, Arizona. Force was awake and alert and was transported to a local hospital. Lindberg was not injured. (Staff Photo by, Will Lester-Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)
Congratulations to our co-players of the week, Daniel Boone High School basketball players Chad Heglar and Eric Rigsby. The two were leading scorers for the Boone Blazers and combined their efforts to defeat David Crockett’s squad.
An international student initially charged with assaulting another international student during a hike on a Signal Hill trail earlier this month has been charged with attempted murder, The Telegram has learned. He first appeared before a judge on April 8 and was charged with assault.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - A woman critically injured in a deadly ride accident at the Ohio State Fair would get nearly $1.8 million in a proposed settlement of her claims against the ride operator and companies that had inspected it.
A carriage on the spinning, swinging Fire Ball ride broke apart last July, killing a teenager and injuring seven people, including 18-year-old Jennifer Lambert.
WBNS-TV reports court documents say Lambert suffered a traumatic brain injury, remains in a care facility and has had medical expenses totaling more than $455,000. She would get about $1.1 million from the proposed settlement, with the rest going toward attorneys' fees and other expenses.
The settlement would need court approval.
A court filing says some victims are still considering claims against the ride's designer, manufacturer and supplier.
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TWENTY-FIVE people died when the bus they were riding fell into a ravine in Barangay Capintalan, Caranglan, Nueva Ecija around 11 a.m. Tuesday.
Caranglan chief of police Robert de Guzman said that the Leomarick bus with plate number AVZ 757 was traveling from Isabela province to Candon town in Ilocos Sur province when the accident happened.
Witnesses told the police that they saw the bus speeding downhill before it plunged into the 100-meter ravine. Witnesses also said that the bus conductor was able to jump out of the bus before it fell but rescuers have yet to recover his body.
De Guzman said the bus shattered into pieces. Injured victims were brought to the Bambang Hospital in Nueva Vizcaya. Search and rescue operations are still ongoing. CIELO CANCEL
California utilities PG&E (NYSE:PCG) and Edison International (NYSE:EIX) rose by a respective 1.6% and 1.2% in today's trade as state lawmakers advanced a bill to address future wildfire damages that the companies may be on the hook to cover.
Legislation that cleared a key California Senate committee today would shield utilities that comply with approved safety plans if one of their power lines spark a wildfire; however, the utilities would remain subject to potential civil lawsuits, and the bill would not be retroactive, meaning PCG and EIX could still face billions of dollars in costs from wildfires that destroyed thousands of structures last year, Bloomberg reports.
But shares of both utilities rallied on news of the amended legislation, as it at least offers investors some clarity as to how California’s utilities will be held responsible for wildfires.
Analysts have estimated that last year's wildfires alone could cost PG&E more than $15B in claims and Southern California Edison more than $4B.
NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. A large brush fire has ignited near U.S. 41 and Diplomat Parkway East, the Lee County Dispatch said.
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Vice President of Sierra Leone Victor Foh said on Monday that 200 people have likely been killed in a mudslide in the outskirts of Freetown.
“It is likely that hundreds are lying dead underneath the rubble,” Foh told Reuters at the scene of the mudslide in the mountain town of Regent, adding that a number of illegal buildings had been erected in the area.
“The disaster is so serious that I myself feel broken,” he added.
“We’re trying to cordon (off) the area (and) evacuate the people.”
The mudslide happened in the early morning in the mountain town of Regent, where dozens of houses were submerged after a night of heavy rain.
A major rescue operation is now underway although emergency workers are struggling to reach the worst-affected areas.
Mudslides and floods are fairly common during the rainy season in West Africa, where deforestation and poor town planning put residents at risk
Vancouver police are searching for 70-year-old Henry Holst, who has dementia, Parkinson’s, and other medical ailments.
He was last seen at around 3 p.m. on Sunday in the area of Fraser Street and East 16th.
Holst is about 5-feet-5 inches tall, weighs 120 pounds, has a slim build, short straight grey hair, and blue eyes.
He was last seen wearing a black hoodie and long pants.
If you see him, you’re asked to call 911 and stay with him.
Floods force closure of three schools in Sarawak
MIRI, Aug 15 ― Sarawak today closed three schools and is keeping a close watch on six others due to floods.
The State Disaster Management Committee Secretariat said Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Kuala Kebulu, SK Kuala Sigu and SK Bukit Balai in the interior were closed, forcing 444 pupils to stay away.
“Besides the three schools, six other schools were also affected by the floods but they remain open,” it said in a statement.
It named these schools as SK Sungai Genaam, SK Bukit Mawang, SK Kuala Binyo, SK Long Bemang, SK Ng Balingiau and SK Ukong.
“These schools have a total enrollment of 435. The floods there are under control,” it said. ― Bernama
The three soldiers killed Wednesday in an attack in southwest Niger were assigned to Fort Bragg, the U.S. Department of Defense said Friday.
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Meal kit delivery company Blue Apron has served up little but disappointment since it went public last summer—but can it turn the corner? That’s the thinking at Gabelli & Co., which on Friday started coverage of the company with a Buy rating and a price target that gets at an exit many investors would probably be glad to see.
That idea—a possible deal with Walmart —helped the shares to gain nearly 4% as of early afternoon.
SE Asia Stocks-Singapore rebounds, led by Thai Beverage
By Geo Tharappel Feb 15 Singapore shares bounced back on Wednesday, mainly driven by gains in Thai Beverage Pcl on strong quarterly earnings, while most other Southeast Asian markets were flat after U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen signalled a faster pace of rate hikes. Yellen said on Tuesday delaying rate increases could leave the Fed policymaking committee behind the curve and also flagged considerable uncertainty over economic policy under President Donald Trum
March 30 Monrif SpA:
* FY revenue 167.3 million euros ($179.45 million) versus 179.2 million euros a year ago
* FY net loss 2.5 million euros versus profit 3.7 million euros a year ago
* In FY 2017 sees maintenance of profitability recorded in FY 2016, when there will be no unforeseeable events Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9323 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
"I do wish I had gotten to play with all those characters", Whedon told THR at the latest 'Avengers' premiere. Whedon directed 2016's 'Avengers: Age of Ultron.'
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A 25-year-old man sustained minor injuries after a bullet grazed his head at a home on Saunders Circle in Belvedere, in Tongaat, on Sunday.
Just after midday, Reaction Unit SA (Rusa) received a call from a man who informed them he had shot an intruder, North Coast Courier reported.
Reaction Officers and Rusa medics were dispatched, and upon arrival at the home it was established that the injured man was not an intruder, but rather someone who had been hired by the homeowner to erect a boundary wall.
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FREMONT, Ohio (AP) — U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan says he never knew of sexual abuse by a now-dead doctor who examined wrestlers Jordan helped coach decades ago at Ohio State University.
Ex-wrestlers Mike DiSabato and Dunyasha Yetts say the powerful Republican congressman from Ohio knew back then that Richard Strauss was groping male wrestlers.
Jordan spoke to reporters at a July Fourth rally in Fremont and said he knew Strauss but wasn't aware of abuse by him. Jordan says if he'd learned of such allegations he would have reported them.
Ohio State male athletes from 14 sports have alleged sexual misconduct by Strauss, who was on the faculty and medical staff. An independent investigation is underway.
Jordan says he's willing to talk with investigators. He says if abuse occurred victims deserve justice.
Episode 844: Nice Game
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Bob Axelrod was teaching political science at the University of Michigan in the 1980s, and he was obsessed with one idea: how to get countries to cooperate. Back then, it looked like the United States and the Soviet Union might be headed towards nuclear war. Axelrod wanted to figure out how to keep that from happening. And he found inspiration in an unlikely place, computers that could play chess, and one of the greatest thought experiments of all time, the prisoner's dilemma.
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Bogdanovic had a post-season MRI which revealed a slight tear of the meniscus in his left knee. As a result, he will undergo a "minimally invasive meniscus debridement procedure", Sean Cunningham of ABC 10 Sacramento reports.
This news is relatively out of the blue, as the rookie missed just four games this past year and there was no word of him dealing with knee soreness towards the end of the season. He also played well, averaging 11.8 points on 44.6 percent from the field and 39.2 percent from deep, 3.3 assists and 2.9 rebounds in 27.9 minutes. More information on a recovery timetable should be provided after the surgery.
History and transport enthusiasts took a step back in time at a World War II Home Front event held over the Easter weekend.
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A cyclist appears to have escaped unscathed after an incident with a tour bus in Blackhall on Monday evening.
Police said they were dealing with an ongoing road traffic incident in which a onlooker described seeing back wheel of a cyclists bike “crumpled under the front of a tour bus” opposite the Farmer Autocare garage.
Police Scotland road traffic officers responded to an incident on Hillhouse Road/Queensferry Road.
There appears to be no injuries.
The adorably innocent Alice to Zouroku has unleashed another salvo of cuteness with its 3rd episode, a tranquil moment unfortunately interrupted by drama as more foes have surfaced in the search for the valuable test subject that is the anime’s main heroine.
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Fuller House is “going to blow your mind!”
On Dec. 22, the family comedy returns to Netflix for the second half of season 3 — and PEOPLE has the exclusive sneak peek at the trailer featuring Full House original cast members, including D.J. (Candace Cameron Bure), Stephanie (Jodie Sweetin), Kimmy (Andrea Barber), Joey (Dave Coulier), Becky (Lori Loughlin), Jesse (John Stamos) and Danny (Bob Saget).
When the latter half of the third season drops, fans will see the majority of their favorite characters travel around the globe together and take on Tokyo, Japan.
Audiences are also guaranteed to see lots of hugs, original dance numbers, cute babies with dogs, the possibility of a pregnancy — “My oven is preheated and easy-baked. We’re getting pregnant,” Kimmy tells Stephanie before hugging Danny, whom she refers to as “grandpa” — D.J.’s proposal and lots of love (and smooches!).
The second half of Fuller House season 3 returns Dec. 22 on Netflix.
This raised the ire of the police union.
However‚ at a media briefing in Cape Town on Friday‚ Mbalula said he never talked about testicles.
“I said balls. Squeeze the balls it is figurative. It does not mean we must kill people. It means you must make it unbearable for those who practise crime to basically have a space to manoeuvre‚” Mbalula said.
Mbalula maintained that this was a figurative speech.
“If you squeeze the balls ... you play with balls‚ you squeeze them because you want to squeeze the ball. There is language that is idioms. I am communicating to say we must be intolerable to criminals who are making our country and citizens not to enjoy their freedom.”
“Our police must not be tolerant to dangerous criminals who kill cops‚ who are rogue in what they do‚ who display everyday ill-gotten wealth. We must never be tolerant to that‚" Mbalula said.
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May 2 Paycom Software Inc
* Paycom Software Inc reports first quarter 2017 results
* Q1 non-GAAP earnings per share $0.47
* Q1 GAAP earnings per share $0.43
* Sees Q2 2017 revenue $94.5 million to $96.5 million
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.41 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Paycom Software Inc qtrly total revenues of $119.5 million represented a 33% increase compared to total revenues of $90.1 million in same period last year
* Paycom Software Inc sees Q2 adjusted EBITDA in range of $22.0 million to $24.0 million
* Paycom Software Inc sees FY 2017 adjusted EBITDA in range of $117 million to $119 million
* Q2 revenue view $94.7 million -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Sees FY 2017 total revenues $426 million to $428 million
* Q1 revenue view $115.8 million -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Q2 revenue view $94.7 million -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* FY2017 revenue view $423.2 million -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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press release: As part of a UW academic conference, "Frankenstein and Popular Culture," the UW Department of Medical History and Bioethics welcomes the public to a free showing of the 1935 classic film, "The Bride of Frankenstein".
Friday, October 27, 2017 at 7:30 pm, in the H. F. DeLuca Forum in the Institutes for Discovery Building, 330 N. Orchard Street
Adnerys De Jesus has scored over 1,000 points in her 3 years as a member of the Cardinals’ team
The Ketchikan School Board will hold a public hearing and first vote Wednesday on a school-boundaries policy that would allow the district to shift students from schools with high enrollment. The policy states that while the district supports a parent's right to choose a preferred school, the district can, in the case of overcrowding, deny enrollment to a student from outside that school's enrollment area.
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Prince Charles says it is a "great joy" to be a grandfather once again, issuing a statement to express his pleasure with the arrival of a boy to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.
The 8-pound, 7-ounce boy was born Monday morning. The new prince is fifth in line to the throne and is a younger brother to 4-year-old Prince George and Princess Charlotte, who turns 3 next week.
Charles said in a statement Tuesday that "it is a great joy to have another grandchild, the only trouble is I don't know how I am going to keep up with them."
The birth is being marked by bell ringing at Westminster Abbey and a gun salute in London's Hyde Park.
Los Angeles, April 25 (IANS) Actor Hugh Jackman has thanked Indian fans for supporting him during his journey as Wolverine.
The actor thanked the fans by posting a video on Twitter after seeing a tribute video of his fans made by Star Movies as part of #OneLastTime campaign, read a statement.
In the video, he said: “To all my fans in India, I just saw that incredible compilation, thank you so much it means the world to me. It’s been an amazing journey and your support over 17 years, honestly it touches me. So thank you so much for sending me that video, I’ll keep it forever.”
“The Wolverine” film saga started 17 years ago. Jackman appeared as Wolverine in nine of the “X-Men” sagas. He played the character for the last time in the 2017 film “Logan”, which was aired on the channel as part of the campaign.
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Ed Gillespie won Virginia's Republican primary election Tuesday night. Gillespie won 43.7 percent of the vote with 99 percent of precincts reporting, while opponents Corey Stewart and Frank Wagner won 42.5 percent and 13.7 percent, respectively.
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April 24 (Reuters) - Chemical Financial Corp:
* CHEMICAL FINANCIAL CORPORATION REPORTS 2018 FIRST QUARTER NET INCOME OF $70.2 MILLION, REPRESENTING $0.97 OF EARNINGS PER DILUTED AVERAGE SHARE
* Q1 EARNINGS PER SHARE $0.97
* Q1 EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW $0.92 — THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S
* NET INTEREST INCOME WAS $151.9 MILLION IN Q1 OF 2018, 16.7%, HIGHER THAN Q1 OF 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The Bulldogs drop to 1-7 on the year after a 55-14 loss to Reitz.
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CHARLESTON, Ill. (AP) — A public defender has been appointed for a Charleston woman facing first-degree murder in the death of her 2-year-old son.
The (Charleston) Times-Courier and Mattoon Journal-Gazette report that Savannah M. Weiss made her first court appearance on Monday and requested an attorney.
Authorities allege the 22-year-old left the child unattended in a playpen for three days and awoke to find the him unresponsive.
Police records say the child was found among old food and “accrued filth.” Authorities say an autopsy found the child’s cause of death was due to dehydration and malnourishment.
Weiss could be sentenced to life in prison if convicted.
Calls placed after business hours on Monday for her attorney, Anthony Ortega, went unanswered.
Weiss is due back in court next week.
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Information from: Mattoon Journal-Gazette, http://www.jg-tc.com
1. Traffic apps like Waze and Google Maps might be making traffic worse.
By Robert Sanders at the University of California Berkeley
2. Could there be a treatment for the social deficits related to autism?
By Ellen Goldbaum at the University at Buffalo
3. The information age is over. Welcome to the reputation age.
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4. What can we learn from Einstein’s self-doubt?
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5. This technology aims to help teachers decode the thinking of young math students.
By Leslie Morris at the Cornell Chronicle
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Man, woman sought in $400,000 fraud case in Toronto
Toronto police are seeking a man and a woman in a fraud case involving hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Police say a woman went into a bank on June 29 and, using false identification, posed as a client to gain access to that person's account.
They say she then transferred $400,000 from there to another account.
Police say a few days later, a man went into another bank and used a fake ID to pose as a client.
It's alleged he accessed the account in which the money had been transferred and used the funds to buy a large quantity of gold.
Security camera images of the two have been posted on the Toronto police website.
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BELTON, Texas — A murder suspect who had been booked into a Central Texas jail with bond initially set at $4 billion bond has been released after he posted a reduced bond of $151,000.
The Bell County Sheriff's Office says Antonio Marquis Willis of Killeen was released Monday afternoon.
Bell County Justice of the Peace Claudia Brown said Friday that she set the multibillion-dollar bond as a protest to exorbitant bonds, which she said force too many people to remain in jail until trial.
A state district judge lowered the bond to $151,000 on Friday. Brown had acknowledged her bond amount could be seen as a constitutional violation.
In the case of two women accused of using nerve agent VX to murder Kim Jong Nam, the half-brother of North Korea’s dictator, one question has puzzled authorities: How could the alleged attackers unleash a chemical weapon in a crowded airport without harming themselves or passersby?
Chemists reviewing evidence presented at the trial this week say it appears the plot worked by using a method of combining mildly toxic, relatively unstable elements of VX that don’t require heat to synthesize into the deadly nerve agent.
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Aug. 6: Aaron Judge hits a three run home run off Indians relief pitcher Mike Clevinger. He becomes the first Yankee age 25-or-younger to hit at least 35 homers in a season since Don Mattingly (35 at age 25 in 1985). Ron Schwane, AP
Fans of famous York-based band Live got to kick off 2017 with a bang as the band got together for a performance in York. Live kicks off new year with performance Fans of famous York-based band Live got to kick off 2017 with a bang as the band got together for a performance in York.
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TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - A pug named Guido is back at home more than a month after his owner's car was stolen with the dog inside.
The reunion happened thanks to an anonymous tip called into Florida's Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
Spokesman Danny Alvarez said in a news release that Donald Murray's car was stolen on May 29, with no sign of Guido.
Murray's car was found abandoned behind a grocery store and an employee at a dry-cleaning business found Guido wandering around. Another employee, Karlene Rowell, took Guido home and cared for him.
When a tip came in, investigators took Murray to Rowell's house on Tuesday night. He confirmed the dog was Guido. Alvarez said Rowell and her family were sad to say goodbye, but happy Guido was reunited with Murray.
Sonora, CA — Sonora Police responding to a report of a domestic violence near a downtown bar made an arrest during the wee hours following St. Patrick’s Day.
According to police officials, around 12:22 a.m. Sunday officers arriving in the area of Theall and South Washington Street located the involved parties near the Office Bar.
They report that 32-year-old Solomon Ray Storment of Sonora allegedly choked his wife during an argument, causing minor injuries and then shoved her backward into a rock wall, which also injured the back of her head although she declined medical assistance at the scene.
Storment was arrested for felony domestic battery with injury and booked into the Tuolumne County Jail. His bail was set at $35,000.
Middle school students in Gulfport get a special message about the realities of the internet.
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Feb. 15, 2017) - Star Yield Managers Trust (TSX:XYM.UN) announced today a cash distribution for the month of March. Unitholders of record at the close of business on February 28, 2017, will receive a cash distribution of $0.05 per unit, payable on or about March 14, 2017.
Further information about Star Yield Managers Trust can be found at www.bmocm.com/investorsolutions under "Closed-End Funds".
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced today that CFTC Chairman Timothy Massad signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) regarding cooperation with respect to derivatives clearing organizations (DCOs) established in the United States that have applied or that may apply to ESMA for recognition as central counterparties (Recognized CCPs).
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Nollywood actress, Tonia Nwosu, has stated that she has never been sexually harassed by film producers in the industry.
The Anambra State-born thespian, said no producer has ever demanded sex from her before giving her a role.
She also said men should get sex dolls instead of raping women.
Sun quoted the actress as saying, “Producers can’t ask me for sex or give me some conditions just to be in their movies.
“No! Never! I didn’t experience such while I was starting, even till now, I have still not experienced it.
“This is because I am not desperate and I am good with my craft.”
She added, “I want to take my career to another level. In fact, I’m planning to shoot more movies of my own. I will start soon. Once I finish one third of the jobs I have now, I’ll kick off my own productions.’’
“I don’t have problems with sex dolls as long they are not raping people. It’s a personal sex life.
“When ladies buy and use vibrators do men complain? If it’s going to stop rape cases in the world, then I’m good with it.”
Three Inland colleges are among 20 California community colleges chosen for a project to help more students earn degrees and certificates.
Riverside City College, Norco College and Chaffey College will participate in the California Guided Pathways Project, which aims to help students who face barriers to finishing a college education.
The project, launched in December, is paid for by College Futures Foundation, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the James Irvine Foundation, the Teagle Foundation and participating colleges. The program aims to help students explore academic and career options, choose a plan of study and stay on the path until they reach their goal.
Teams of educators at the colleges will create the programs to be offered to students by 2019.
DETROIT - Local 4's Devin Scillian and singer-songwriter Jill Jack are one of five "Detroit Duets" that will be performing live on Monday, June 26 on Local 4's broadcast of "The Ford Fireworks" presented by The Parade Company. The show will also be live streamed on ClickOnDetroit.com beginning at 8 p.m.
Find out more about Devin and Jill here:
Devin Scillian:
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Facebook: Devin Scillian
Twitter: @DevinScillian
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Facebook: @JillJackFanPage
Twitter: @jilljackmusic
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Girl, mom cut out of car during border smuggling attempt
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Officials say a 10-year-old girl and her mother allegedly being smuggled across the border had to be cut out of a car after the compartment they were hiding in failed to open in San Diego.
The Union-Tribune reports a police dog alerted authorities to the rear of the convertible Nissan at the Otay Mesa Port of Entry early Tuesday.
After several unsuccessful attempts to open the compartment, firefighters were called to cut it open.
The mother and daughter, both Mexican citizens, were not injured.
Customs and Border Protection says the driver, a 27-year-old U.S. citizen, was arrested on suspicion of human smuggling.
The newspaper says the woman and the girl will remain in the U.S. as material witnesses against the driver before being returned to Mexico.
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Information from: The San Diego Union-Tribune, http://www.utsandiego.com
Romanian state-owned auto-mechanical plant Moreni (UAM) and German military vehicle producer Rheinmetall signed yesterday the document for establishing a new company called Romanian Military Vehicle System, which will produce 8X8 armored vehicles in Romania.
Romanian Military Vehicle Systems will manufacture, sell and maintain the armored 8×8 (TBT 8×8) vehicle, which will be produced in joint venture with the plant Moreni, reports local Economica.net.
The future TBT 8×8 vehicle is an armored transporter of superior mobility, which will be made available to the Romanian Army and other interested customers.
The UAM-Rheinmetall agreement to manufacture TBT 8×8 involves the transfer of know-how and the development of technology.
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Fernando Alonso is playing down the criticism of his decision to skip Monaco next month to race in the Indy 500 . The surprising news created a buzz in the motor racing world.
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Police on Saturday arrested a teenager accused of raping and murdering his seven-year-old brother inside a coaching center in Karachi.
The body of the slain child was found from the building of a coaching centre near National Stadium on Thursday.
After investigating the matter, police today arrested the victim's brother, claiming that he had murdered his sibling after their father had beaten him up.
Police say the accused, who is also a drug addict, had himself informed the family of finding his brother's dead body.
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After 44 years of reporting the news and ruffling local conservatives with his politically charged columns, Mike Sweet officially will retire Tuesday from The Hawk Eye. After 44 years of reporting the news and ruffling local conservatives with his politically charged columns, Mike Sweet officially will retire Tuesday from The Hawk Eye.
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NAPLES, Fla. City leaders may be raising the boat slip rates by 25 percent to pay off the $6.5 million loan the city took out for the rebuild of the new Naples City Dock.
Harbormaster Roger Jacobsen said he is excited for the new facility but believes the city price increase is justified because the dock gets at least 20,000 people walking on it every month. After the rebuild he expects more business.
“Me, I’m looking at $400 a month for three slips, that’s not a lot of money when you look at the whole picture,” he said.
Even with the price increase, Jacobsen says he has 60 boaters on the waiting list.
The dock is supposed to be open to charter boat captains by the end of December.
The Naples City Dock is located at 880 12th Ave S.
ELMIRA, N.Y. (18 NEWS) – Harriette Hoyt, the mother who abandoned her eight-month-old baby in a garbage bag outside of a home on Walnut St., in the City of Elmira last August, has been sentenced to serve nine years in prison.
Hoyt agreed to plead guilty to attempted murder in the second degree back in December in order to receive a lesser sentence.
If Hoyt had gone to trial and was found guilty of attempted murder, she could have faced up to 25 years in prison.
Along with her sentence, Hoyt will also serve five years of probation following her release. She also signed an order of protection stating that she not have contact with her child for the next nine years.
The baby, Sabrina, who was found after 72 hours, has been placed with a foster family and is doing well.
BRIEF-Megawin Technology to pay cash dividend of T$0.5 per share for 2016
Feb 15 Megawin Technology Co Ltd: * Says it will pay cash dividend of T$0.5 per share for 2016 Source text in Chinese: https://goo.gl/PZlQsI Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
Srinagar: In a tragic incident, three people died and 20 others were injured after the mini-bus they were travelling in met with an accident in Budhal near Jammu’s Rajouri on Saturday.
A chopper was also brought to airlift the critically injured passengers, who were then taken to the state-run hospital in Jammu.
More details are awaited.
Winston Churchill was prime minister of Britain during the Second World War. British europhiles and Eurosceptics both claim he would support them.
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP)  Prosecutors say an Alabama man who planned to hire someone to kidnap a woman and her 14-year-old daughter has pleaded guilty to child sex-trafficking charges.
A U.S. Department of Justice statement says 48-year-old Brian David "Blaze" Boersma was arrested in October by undercover FBI agents. The Decatur man believed they would kidnap the mother and child and had given them more than $3,000. Boersma entered his guilty pleas before U.S. District Judge R. David Proctor on Monday.
The statement says Boersma boasted to his co-worker that he would sell the girl to a pimp he knew in Memphis, Tennessee, who offered $8,000.
A sentencing date has not been set. U.S. Attorney Jay E. Town says Boersma will spend most, if not all, of the remainder of his life in prison.
Emma Maltais’ reclaimed her hold on the Western Collegiate Hockey Association rookie-of-the-month award.
The Ohio State centre won the award for the third time this season after claiming the honour in both October and November.
Despite missing two games while playing for Canada’s national women’s development team in the Nations Cup in Germany, Maltais finished second among all WCHA players with eight points in six games. Four of those games were against teams ranked among the top 10 in the country.
In her first game back, Maltais had a goal and an assist in a 5-0 win over No. 9 Robert Morris. The next day she helped the Buckeyes complete the sweep with a goal and two assists in a 5-2 victory.
MOSCOW There was an explosion in the southern Russian city of Rostov-on-Don early on Thursday, and one person was hurt, a law enforcement source told TASS news agency.
REN-TV cited witnesses as saying that the explosion happened near a school on Sadovaya Street and that a maintenance worker was injured in the blast.
(Reporting by Anton Kolodyazhnyy; Writing by Alexander Winning, editing by Sujata Rao)
MIDDLEBURG — A bomb threat Monday closed the Snyder County courthouse for about 90 minutes. Snyder County Sheriff John Zechman says a bomb threat was phoned into the courthouse around 10 am Monday morning.
The courthouse and surrounding area was evacuated. A search was conducted with the Union County Sheriff’s K-9 unit but no bomb materials were discovered. Sheriff Zechman says an investigation is currently being done by the Middleburg police department. We will keep you updated on this story as it develops.
Casey Moser from ABM Cabinets joined us to talk about a hot topic in the Austin area, home renovation. ABM is a design/build firm that can take your kitchen, bath, outdoor area, or addition from and idea or dream in your head to an integral part of your home. ABM’s design team can help you make this space be an true extension of your personality but with true functionality. You can visit the ABM Cabinets showroom at the north west corner of 183 and 620 at 13000 N FM 620, Suite 104 in Austin, Texas or check out their gallery online at ABMCabinets.com.
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Nottinghamshire Police stopped, checked and examined more than 30 vehicles in one day as part of a special road safety operation.
Operation Transporter, which aims to combat illegal and dangerous vehicle use, took place on Friday, May 25 in the north of the county and resulted in 10 drivers reported for offences including vehicles being in dangerous and unroadworthy conditions as well as using mobile phones.
Four vehicles were also banned from the road for being in too much of a dangerous condition.
The regular multiple agency event involves divisional officers, special constables, the roads policing team and police cadets working alongside the Environment Agency and the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).
Feb 14 Credit Suisse Group Ag
* CFO says expects to operate with cet1 ratio in 2017 between 11-12 percent pre-IPO of Swiss bank-newswires call
* Credit Suisse CFO says due to tax programmes and external asset manager exits, expect gross 2017 outflows of 5 billion Sfr in IWM, around 3 billion in SUB, around 1 billion in APAC Further company coverage: (Reporting by Zurich Newsroom)
Lawmen are trying identify a pair of burglary suspects caught on store video while using the victim's credit card.
Jefferson County sheriff's deputies responded on April 10 to a home in the 6900 block of Lou George Loop in McCalla, said Chief Deputy Randy Christian. The victim told deputies that he and his wife were at work when someone forced open the door of their home and stole checks, credit cards, and a shotgun.
Detectives learned that one of the credit cards had been used at a CVS, a Walgreens, and a McDonald's in the Pelham and Alabaster areas. They were able to obtain surveillance photos from the Walgreen's showing the suspects with the stolen credit card.
Anyone with information about the identity of these suspects is asked to call Sgt. Curry with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office at 205-481-8011 or Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777.
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky’s criminal ban on medical marijuana is being challenged in a lawsuit that says its use could help combat the state’s opioid addiction woes.
The suit, filed Wednesday in Franklin County Circuit Court in Frankfort, lists three plaintiffs who have used medical marijuana to help ease health problems.
The suit says the medical marijuana ban violates constitutional privacy rights.
It says Kentucky treats anyone turning to medical marijuana as “criminals rather than patients in need of safe relief.” It says that states legalizing medical marijuana have seen drops in hospital admissions for opioid abuse.
Defendants are Republican Gov. Matt Bevin and Democratic Attorney General Andy Beshear.
Twenty-nine states and the District of Columbia have authorized medical use of marijuana.
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Patna, May 31 (IANS) Counting of votes for the byelection to the Jokihat Assembly seat in Bihar was underway on Thursday with the ruling JD-U candidate Murshid Alam taking an early lead with over 33,500 ballots, according to Election Commission officials.
Opposition Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) candidate Shahnawaz Alam is trailing behind Murshid Alam.
The Jokikhat seat fell vacant following the resignation of JD-U MLA Sarfaraz Alam, who joined the RJD.
A third Independent candidate Mohammad Shabbir is also in the fray.
Voting for the seat took place on Monday.
The JD-U was backed by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), while the RJD had the support of the Congress and Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular) of former Chief Minister of Jitan Ram Manjhi.
Jokihat is a Muslim-dominated Assembly constituency, considered stronghold of former Union Minister and Shahnawaz Alam’s father Mohammad Taslimuddin, who died last year leading to bypolls in Araria Lok Sabha seat.
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RICHMOND, Va. — Two weeks ago, we chatted with Reba Hollingsworth about where she eats in her free food time (spoiler alert: Chinese food is her thing!) This morning, we snagged Rob Cardwell to talk food stuffs and learned he loves pizza and burgers.
Where does Cardwell eat locally? His secret off-the-grid spot is El Patron in Chester, Virginia.
He lauds the fajitas, the table-side guacamole and the warm, salty crisp tortilla chips.
Where else does Cardwell eat? Watch for his picks for good food in Richmond.
Have suggestions on what food questions Robey should ask? Comment and we will try and include them next time.
Wednesday was a much quieter weather day with temperatures a little cooler than most days this past week with highs mostly in the low 80s.
The clouds that we've seen during the day will clear out tonight and lows will be pretty comfortable in the low 60s.
Warming will once again get going tomorrow with highs hitting around 90 by the late afternoon hours.
Friday will warm up even a bit more with lots of sunshine and highs in the low 90s. Changes come our way Friday night.
A storms system will cause thunderstorms to move in from Friday night into Saturday, a few of which could be strong.
The best chances of rain on Saturday will be during the first half of the day.
Then we'll be drying out again by Saturday night and Sunday is looking to be a gorgeous day with highs in the low 80s with very low humidity levels.
We'll stay dry through Monday and Tuesday with highs getting back into the upper 80s.
Wednesday will give us a slight chance of a few thunderstorms.
Motorcyclist critical after crashing in central valley
A motorcyclist suffered critical injuries in a central valley crash Tuesday afternoon, according to Metro Police.
Officers and medical crews were called about 4:15 p.m. to the 2500 block of Valley Street, near Eastern Avenue, north of Charleston Boulevard, police said.
The rider was taken to University Medical Center in critical condition, police said. Further details were not immediately available.
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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Federal wildlife officials say the only wild population of endangered red wolves is unsustainable and could be wiped out within years.
The prediction comes in a five-year review of the status of the species released Tuesday by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The report says only about 40 wolves remain in the wild in North Carolina, down from a peak of about 120 a decade ago. Another 230 wolves live in captivity.
The main purpose of the report was to evaluate the wolves' endangered status, which it says should be maintained. More detailed recommendations for conservation efforts will come in a separate document.
Environmentalists contend the decline is due to neglect by federal officials who have halted releases of captive-born wolves and other actions that bolstered the wild population.
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Harley-Davidson still looms large over Milwaukee motorcycle culture, but Harley’s annual gathering is no longer the only big motorcycle gathering in town. Now in its third year, the Brewtown Rumble pairs a ride-in vintage motorcycle show with food and music from the Milwaukee acts The Grovelers and Devil Met Contention. Admission is free, and if you haven’t checked out Pabst’s newly expanded brewery yet, this is as good a chance as any.
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BERLIN (AP) — German Chancellor Angela Merkel says she thinks the internal combustion engines that are the mainstay of her country's auto industry will eventually have to be phased out.
Merkel told German weekly Super Illu that bans on new gas or diesel cars planned by other European countries are right in principle, but declined to say if Germany should head in that direction and if so, when.
An extract of her interview published Monday quotes Merkel as saying: "I can't give you a precise year yet, but the approach is the right one."
Merkel reiterated her criticism of the car industry over the Volkswagen diesel emissions scandal, saying it was up to automakers to repair the damage done.
Her comments come a month before a national election in which Merkel is seeking a fourth term.
Red Bank, NJ June 14, 2017 Hackensack Meridian Health Riverview Medical Center today announced it is the first hospital in New Jersey to earn The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for Advanced Certification for Total Hip and Total Knee Replacement. The advanced certification is for Joint Commission-accredited hospitals, critical access hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers seeking to elevate the quality, consistency and safety of their services and patient care.
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March 31 Jbf Industries Ltd
* Says JBF Petrochemicals has commissioned its purified terephthalic acid (PTA) plant at Mangalore SEZ, Karnataka
* Says production of PTA is a backward integration for JBF Industries Limited and its subsidiaries abroad
* Says plant, with capacity of 1.25 million tonnes per annum, uses British Petroleum's (BP's) BP technology
* Says plant will increase competitiveness of co in polyster chain, expected to improve margins
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State sues former Fargo home remodeling contractor
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — The state is suing a former Fargo home remodeling contractor for failing to complete projects for which customers had paid.
Studs to Rugs owner Tim Rosene suddenly closed the business last fall. KFGO says a lawsuit filed in district court in Fargo accuses Rosene of 43 violations of consumer protection laws.
Ten customers have filed complaints claiming losses of about $324,000 for projects that were never completed. Asst. Attorney General Parrell Grossman says he doesn't know whether those seeking restitution will see any money.
A phone listing for Rosene was not available.
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End Week 2: 53.9 percent
The 2-0 record with a 1.42 ERA and 0.71 WHIP have fantasy owners drooling over the Reds' 24-year-old pitcher. However, the 3.73 xFIP and 93 percent left-on-base percentage is a signal that his other shoe will drop at some point.
Brickley notched his first goal of the year in the second period of his team's 5-3 loss to Tampa Bay.
Brickley doubled his career total with the goal, as his only other NHL goal came two seasons ago. With 13 minutes of ice time and a positive plus-minus rating, he's off to a better start than his first stint in Florida. However, he'll have to show a lot more before he's worth trusting in the majority of fantasy leagues.
The University of Vermont Hoopcats will face Purdue in the first round of the NCAA tournament.
The selection for the first round of March Madness was made Sunday evening on CBS' Selection show. The 13th seed Catamounts will play the 4th seed Boilermakers in Milwaukee Thursday. The game will take place at 7:30 p.m. and can be seen on TruTV. WCAX WILL NOT BE CARRYING THE GAME. We have aggregated a listing below of TruTv channels on various providers in our market. If you don't see your provider listed, check here .
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FCC Report Of Good Broadband Buildout Raises Hackles
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 8:40 PM EST) -- The Federal Communications Commission released a controversial final report late Friday that found internet service is being reasonably and quickly rolled out nationwide, prompting criticism over the accuracy of the picture painted by the agency’s Republican majority.
The so-called Section 706 report, which annually updates Congress on the state of nationwide broadband deployment, says the FCC has concluded that broadband service is being effectively extended to all Americans, noting that the commission has taken steps to remove barriers to deployment and that it expects a boon...
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"Although Zach was completely comfortable doing the shoot, I was terrified. After having children, the last thing I wanted to do was shed clothes in front of a stranger. I went because he encouraged me. However, photographers Jennifer and Bryan made me feel awesome. They boosted my confidence and coached me very well. It ended up being more like a date for Zach and me. I came out of the shoot feeling really good about myself. Getting the photos back made me even happier. It wasn't all pose and shoot. A lot of the photos were taken when we had no idea and they really showed the way that we looked at each other. It was amazing." -- Denise R.
Photos of Rotimi Amaechi’s Lawsuit To Femi Fani Kayode and Fayose’s Aide, Lere Olayinka
Here are Letters by counsel to the minister of transportation, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN) to Femi Fani-Kayode and the special adviser to Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti State, Lere Olayinka.
The document citing character defamation, issued a 7-day ultimatum to the duo to retract their statements on social media pages and other publications including National dailies, or face
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Another day, another blunder. Today half man, half stale scone Sean Spicer took the press conference podium to comment on President Trump meet and greet with Justin Trudeau.
Except Spicer didn't call him Justin Trudeau, he called him Joe Trudeau and the Internet, our unforgiving mistress, was not here for more alternative facts.
Here's ol' Rick, incorporating multiple things the current administration has got wrong in one big zinger.
RIP Joe Trudeau, one of the many lives lost at the Bowling Green Massacre
— Rick Helpa (@RickHelpa) February 14, 2017
Joe doesn't have social media he doesn't believe in it so crazy hey but trust me he's hot.
Joe Trudeau exists and is my Canadian boyfriend from camp and you don't know him
— Pixie Casey (@pixie_casey) February 14, 2017
You know what I like this a whole lot
Joe Trudeau is Justin's suave mirror-verse twin. pic.twitter.com/eXNFzyMcaG
— Kayleigh Anne (@Ceilidhann) February 14, 2017
Who doesn't love a good mash-up à la Glee?
Who is this "Sean"?
FRESNO, Calif. (AP) " Federal prosecutors say a man was arrested in central California for allegedly uploading the Marvel film "Deadpool" to his Facebook page days after its February 2016 release.
The United States Attorney's Office for the Central District of California says 21-year-old Trevon Maurice Franklin was arrested Tuesday on a federal criminal charge of copyright infringement.
The arrest follows an FBI investigation.
The office says the film copyrighted by the Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation was viewed more than 5 million times on Franklin's Facebook page.
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It says Franklin used the screen name "Tre-Von M. King" to upload the film, which was one of the highest-grossing movies in 2016.
If convicted, Franklin faces a statutory maximum penalty of three years in federal prison.
The digital economy has become increasingly entwined with our physical world. It is influencing social interactions, payments, entertainment, and even trading and investing. The Indian digital economy is expected to be worth about USD 35 billion and it is growing at a pace of 24-25 percent a year.
Given the huge disruption that digital has brought about and its blistering growth rate, a key question arises -- how should the digital ecosystem be taxed, how can governments earn revenue from services that span borders, as some of the world's most valuable enterprises like Google, Facebook, and Amazon spread their reach in emerging markets like India, what share of their revenue can the Indian government look at taxing?
In a special show, The Future of Taxation, a panel of experts decode India's approach to taxing digital companies.
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Chris Steele is rated as the second-best cornerback in the 2019 class.The five-star from Bellflower (Calif.) St. John Bosco is also very serious about finding the right fit in his recruitment after...
A Brockport woman has been charged with offering a false instrument for filing in connection with a motor-vehicle accident where she allegedly gave false information about another vehicle hitting a pedestrian on Route 33 in Stafford.
Katelyn Marie Brown, 23, of Falling Leaf Trail, Brockport, is accused of saying a silver SUV struck the pedestrian at 3:21 p.m., March 19.
Brown allegedly told deputies that a silver SUV had been driving in front of her and struck the pedestrian before leaving the scene.
There's no evidence a silver SUV was involved in the accident.
Brown had previously been issued citations for alleged aggravated unlicensed operation, 2nd, failure to use due care and caution for a pedestrian, and moving from lane unsafely.
The accident was investigated by investigators Chad Minuto and Joseph Graff.
While most of the UK will have spent today nursing their hangovers with extra coffee, the England team will have had an altogether healthier day.
“The next few days will be all about recovery for the England team and they’re likely to be having ice baths, sports massages and keeping their feet elevated to get all the lactic acid out of their system,” says Bradley Simmonds, a former professional footballer player, and now fitness coach to Premier League stars including John Terry and Theo Walcott.
“The team around the players, which will include the managers, trainers, sleep coaches, physiotherapists and nutritionists, will be keeping an extra eye on the players who were on the pitch for most...
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Patriotic Front deputy spokesperson Frank Bwalya has been appointed Zambia's Ambassador to Australia.
Bwalya was sworn in this morning. He is due to take up his posting soon.
Before joining active politics after successfully campaigning with the PF in 2011 as CSO Agenda for Zambia boss, Bwalya served as Misa Zambia president.
The former priest who quit his role in church after forming an opposition political party that lasted a very short time will now be a diplomat representing the country in Australia.
Bwalya is confident of marketing Zambia to the outside world.
JANESVILLE (WKOW) -- Activists came out Saturday night in protest, hoping to send a message to House Speaker Paul Ryan to not repeal Obamacare.
Members of ADAPT, a grass roots program that organizes campaigns to fight for people with disabilities, gathered outside Ryan's church in Janesville.
The group says the Affordable Care Act bans discrimination against people with preexisting conditions, and has policies allowing people with disabilities to avoid staying in nursing homes.
"I'm not sure what any American with or without a disability can find as a good thing in repealing an act that has guaranteed many of us a place to live in our own homes. We didn't have that before this act," says Roxan Perez, with ADAPT.
The group plans to hold a series of gatherings in Janesville, focused on getting their message out to Paul Ryan.
In an October 2017 interview with BuzzFeed News, Rapp said that when he was 14 and Spacey was 26, the House of Cards actor made a sexual advance on him at a New York party in the 1980s.
Since then, at least 14 more men have come forward with their own Spacey allegations, while Spacey has been erased from projects or his future films have been shelved.
TOKYO, May 31 (Reuters) - Japan's industrial output rose 0.3 percent in April from the previous month, government data showed on Thursday, casting some doubt on the strength of corporate activity.
The rise was less than a median forecast for a 1.2 percent increase and followed a 1.4 percent rise in the previous month.
Manufacturers surveyed by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry expect output to rise 0.3 percent in May but fall 0.8 percent in June, the data showed.
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Gambian President Yahya Jammeh has closed down two private radio stations in Banjul, as post-election crisis continues.
Head of the Gambia Press Union, Emil Touray said Teranga FM and Hilltop Radio were closed on Sunday.
“Teranga FM and Hilltop Radio were closed on Sunday.
Teranga’s headquarters were shut down by a police officer and four members of the National Intelligence Agency,” Touray said.
He added, “It is a slap in the face of the country’s democratic process.
“People will not have access to information in this critical period of our history.”
Jammeh had refused to relinquish power after losing the Presidential election to head of the opposition, Adam Barrow.
Jammeh had earlier conceded defeat but reversed his decision a week later, stating that there were errors in the results.
Jammwh who has ruled for 22 years has also accused ECOWAS of declaring war against him.
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The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet on Saturday approved release of 8 per cent interim relief to the regular government employees and pensioners of Himachal Pradesh with the salary of February on March 1, 2018. Arrears from January 1, 2016, to January 31, 2018, will be credited in the GPF account of the employees.
Those who have retired during this period or under new pension scheme (NPS) will get their arrears in cash on March 1, 2018 in one installment.
A spokesman of the state government said it was the biggest financial benefit that state government had given to its employees and pensioners since coming to power at a cost of Rs 700 crore to the exchequer.
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The Devnarayanji phads are the best-selling ones now. That’s because the Gujjars are a rich community,” says Kalyan Joshi, a 30th-generation phad painter. It’s interesting what socio-political nuggets a piece of cloth with traditional artwork on it can offer, but phads — horizontal scrolls from the Bhilwara region in Rajasthan — fall into a shadowland between religion, mythology, folktales, decoration and economics. Traditionally, phads are long horizontal scrolls that are painted with natural colours. Meant to be “read” from left to right, ...
Drivers facing a roadside suspension of their license for texting or talking on the phone will get a bit of a break.
On Friday the province announced drivers using a handheld device behind the wheel will lose their license for three days. A second offence within ten years will net a seven day suspension.
The legislation tabled Monday says a driver whose license is suspended receives a temporary driving permit valid until the end of the next day. The suspension takes effect when the permit expires.
The law also makes careless driving an offence. Some motorists may be required to complete driver improvement measures if their driving is deemed careless.
The Minnesota Building and Construction Trades Council and Minnesota Chamber of Commerce today called on the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission to approve the Certificate of Need and Preferred Route Applications for Enbridge's proposed Line 3 Replacement Project. The recommendation from these groups came in advance of a Minnesota Department of Commerce public meeting in St. Paul on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the project.
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Intolerance is in the "sick mind of politicians and the dirty blood of criminals," Palermo Mayor Leoluca Orlando said.
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Great Falls pair accused of kidnapping, tormenting man
GREAT FALLS, Mont. (AP) — Great Falls authorities say a man and a woman kidnapped a man they claimed stole their property, then assaulted and tormented him.
The Great Falls Tribune reports Jared Neal Mell and Courtney Cain-Howell were charged Monday with aggravated kidnapping and assault with a weapon.
Court documents say Mell and Cain-Howell forced the victim to put on women's underwear, then beat and dumped trash on him.
The pair are also accused of burning and urinating on him, and injecting Cain-Howell's blood into him after telling him she has HIV and cancer.
The victim escaped when the couple forced him to wear a harness made of straps and walk across a bridge.
It is not clear whether Mell and Cain-Howell have attorneys. Documents say Mell told officers he was under the influence of methamphetamine.
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As Budah said, "If The Place were a dating site, our success rate would be 100 percent, a dating site for careers."
Chef Cynthia Roberts of Salt Lake was on The Place just two years ago making cinnamon rolls. At that same time, Ian was at home watching that specific segment on The Place, decided to "stop chasing the money and start chasing the dream" and pursued his dream of becoming a chef.
Now, Ian learns from Cynthia in the Baking and Pastry Department at Salt Lake Community College, and today Ian gets his time-to-shine by showing us how to make some awesome Belgian Sugar Cereal Waffles.
Check out the video above to hear the match-making story and watch how the delicious waffles are made!
Wardle is okay, above average, but so was Rhys Evans a few years ago. Can't see what he offers unless a different coach can get the best out of him.
Hiku is very good at finishing moves on the wing. So I guess he'll be a bit of a failure here these days. I've not seen him scoot for an entire match though. Not because he can't, but because his coaches have employed other tactics to get their teams from one end of the field to the other. Could be brilliant at scooting for all I know.
Memphis Grizzlies coach David Fizdale will have a hefty fine to pay in the next couple days. The first-year head coach blasted officials following Monday's Game 2 loss in their first-round series against the Spurs.
After trailing by as much as 25, the Grizzlies clawed their way back to cut the deficit to five points in the fourth quarter. However, the Spurs and a dominant Kawhi Leonard were just too much, winning 96-82. Leonard shot a perfect 19-19 from the free throw line compared to the Grizzlies who shot just 15 free throws overall as a team the entire game. Fizdale wasn't pleased.
“I know Pop’s got pedigree and I’m just a young rookie coach but they’re not gonna rook us.”
Watch the whole rant below.
Grizzlies coach David Fizdale goes off on the refs after the Game 2 loss: 'Take that for data!' pic.twitter.com/kBaGytjyyW — Sports Illustrated (@SInow) April 18, 2017
Game 3 is Thursday night in Memphis.
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Welcome to global warming! Whoever said that a warmer planet would bring a gentle rise in temperature evenly across the globe? We’vea been trading warm air for cold with the Arctic, where temperatures have been above freezing for many days this winter. Last week, Pakistan and six other Asian countries set record high temperatures. If they’re at 114F in April, what’s their summer going to be like? “Global warming” is a term for scientists looking at the whole planet. For people, farmers, cities, and businesses having to deal with the changes, we should be calling it global weirding.
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WHY LATE-NIGHT TV GOT GRIM AND POLITICAL: “If the big, broad, general audience you used to have is gone, and deep down you think it’s never coming back, then why not make a harder bid for the loyalty of the smaller audience you’ve got left? . . . What were once cultural institutions with a broad, bipartisan audience are becoming niche players with a narrow fan base. They no longer view partisan politics as a dangerous move that will shrink their audience. Instead, they’re using partisan politics as a lure to secure the loyalty of their audience, or what is left of it.”
The Art Experiments of Jonathon Keats Explore What’s Next for Science and Tech
A self-described ‘experimental philosopher,’ Keats has sought to genetically engineer God and reverse the one-way exchange of biomimicry by providing human technologies to plants and animals.
Volunteers will converge on Bellevue and Dayton, Kentucky, to paint about 40 homes as part of the 17th annual Paint the Town event June 10.
The exteriors of dozens of owner-occupied homes will be painted that day. The homes are sponsored by local companies such as Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Fifth Third Bank, Kroger, Toyota and General Electric. They provide funding and the volunteers needed to transform the homes.
In 16 years, the Paint the Town event, which is part of Give Back Cincinnati, has painted 489 houses in 17 communities in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky.
Give Back Cincinnati, a Cincinnati-based nonprofit organization of approximately 5,000 young professionals, works to enhance communities through volunteerism.
Applications from homeowners: apply.paintthetowncincinnati.org through Tuesday, Feb. 21
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Roaming charges end in the EU, but Brexit confusion may dampen celebrations
EU citizens traveling to other EU countries will pay the same as they do at home to use their phones, as roaming charges end in the region. However, there is still confusion over whether the new rules will apply to the U.K. after Brexit.
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MT. JULIET, Tenn. (WKRN) – At least three people including a Mt. Juliet officer were injured in an overnight chase that ended in a crash.
Just after midnight Mount Juliet police were called to a break in at Don Pancho Mexican restaurant.
Police say the arriving officer caught 2 men in the act of burglarizing the restaurant. Those men reportedly fled the scene in a stolen truck to Interstate 40 westbound.
The pursuit ended when the suspects hit a minivan near Nolensville Road and Thompson Lane.
Police arrested both men at that scene.
Two people in the van were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment of minor injuries, say police.
One Mt. Juliet officer was also injured while taking the suspects in to custody,
Police say both men have lengthy criminal histories, full of felonies. One of the men arrested had over 19 active warrants.
Authorities believe both men could be suspects in many restaurant burglaries in Middle Tennessee, including two recent ones in Mt. Juliet.
KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) - A semi carrying transformers spilled its load on I-77 in Kanawha County, resulting in the southbound lane being closed.
The incident was reported at around 3:30 p.m. Monday in the southbound lanes of I-77 near the Tuppers Creek exit at mile marker 111.
According to dispatchers at the scene, there were no injuries reported in the load spill.
However, the transformers that spilled also had oil in them, which spilled onto the highway.
Reports indicate that around 20 gallons of oil spilled.
Our crew at the scene says that at 4:15 p.m. street sweepers were working on finishing the cleanup job.
Our crew indicates that the road should reopen soon.
We will provide more information on this story as soon as we receive it.
Tyson Ross, who has been on the disabled list since having surgery in October to repair thoracic outlet syndrome, is scheduled to make his Rangers’ debut Friday against the Mariners at Globe Life Park. Max Faulkner mfaulkner@star-telegram.com
Top seed Dominika Cibulkova suffered a shock first-round defeat to world No. 161 Antonia Lottner at the Ricoh Open in s'Hertogenbosch.
The former Australian Open champion struggled on her serve throughout and her German opponent took full advantage to pull off a 7-5, 2-6, 6-4 upset win.
In second-round action, seventh seed Lesia Tsurenko made it safely through with a 6-2, 6-3 win over Petra Krejsova of the Czech Republic.
Germany's Andrea Petkovic fell 6-3, 5-7, 6-2 to Natalia Vikhlyantseva and there were also wins for Anett Kontaveit and Carina Witthoeft.
“A drummer around whom a cult of admiration has formed.”—NYTimes
His playing on David Bowie’s ‘Blackstar’, showed his prowess, conceptual approach and unmistakable sound. What happens when you add hard bop drum masters Elvin Jones and Art Blakey to a 1980s Roland 808 drum machine, divide the result by J Dilla and then multiply to the power of Squarepusher? Answer: Mark Guiliana
OKLAHOMA CITY — A Texas woman has been awarded $760,000 after she was badly injured in a skydiving accident in Oklahoma.
Mackenzie Wethington was 16 in January 2014 when her parachute malfunctioned and she fell more than 3,000 feet to the ground in Chickasha. Her injuries included damage to her liver and a kidney, some bleeding in her brain, and a broken pelvis, lumbar spine in her lower back, shoulder blade and several ribs and several teeth.
Court records show the now-19-year-old Wethington of Joshua, Texas, was awarded $760,000 last week.
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“Right before Easter weekend Apple received a permit in California to turn three Lexus RX 450h hybrid SUVs into driverless cars, and for six drivers to take control if the cars misbehave,” Yoram Solomon writes for Inc. “Apple has been toying with the idea of a self-driving car for a while. Initially, through the internal, secretive Project Titan, and more recently through rumors of partnering or outright acquiring automakers McLaren and/or LIT Motors.”
“I don’t believe that Apple’s self-driving car, once released, will be safer, faster, consume less energy, or anything like that. The underlying technology will be on par with its competitors,” Solomon writes. “But I’m willing to bet that Apple will excel in the user interface, the iTunes and app-store-like infrastructure, and the design. I expect Apple to do things that were never done before. And for that — I expect customers to be willing to pay more.”
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One playoff series is through, and another two may be on the way. The Pelicans eagerly await the winner of the Warriors vs. Spurs series, and Tuesday could see that series to conclusion as Golden State tries to close out at home. Meanwhile, the 76ers hope to do the same against the Heat in Philadelphia.
The third game Tuesday is a cornerstone rather than a closeout: The Celtics host the Bucks in a 2-2 series, a Game 5 follow up to one of the best games of the playoffs.
Below are the schedules, scores and TV channels for every first-round series (info on live streaming here):
Eastern Conference
Playoff series breakdown
Playoff series breakdown
Playoff series breakdown
Playoff series breakdown
Western Conference
Playoff series breakdown
Playoff series breakdown
New Orleans wins series 4-0
Playoff series breakdown
2018 NBA Playoff Bracket
2016 County Water Quality Report is Positive
Michaela Madison Reporting
(New Philadelphia, Ohio) The 2016 water quality report is now available to the public and according to experts, the results are positive.
Tuscarawas County Metropolitan Sewer District Director, Mike Jones, says the county did not receive any recording or health-based violations.
“This is the type of report we want to see every year. And typically, that’s what we do see. We do, I feel, a very good job of maintaining the standards of drinking water quality and safety for all of our customers.”
The report offers detailed information regarding the quality of water delivered to customers in each of the county’s four water systems and characterizes risks from exposure to contaminates.
You can see the full report here: www.co.tuscarawas.oh.us/Water&Sewer/WQR16.pdf.
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Crystal Palace v Newcastle
Palace take on Newcastle on Sunday 4th February, 2018, with kickoff at 14:115. This match is currently being shown LIVE on Sky Sports.
Nether of these teams are particularly glamorous, with Newcastle teaming a top level manager with some Championship players for that ‘not really thinking about it’ look every club wants. Many people with opinions drawn straight from twitter mocked Palace when they hired Roy Hodgson, which is another great example of why you should avoid twitter if you want to actually understand the game they call beautiful.
This will probably be a home win, but there is always a chance the Newcastle boys will have one of those rare days when they actually look like they belong at this level.
Palace v Newcastle is LIVE on Sky Sports.
Montgomery County police are continuing their search for a missing 45-year-old Uber driver and say the key to finding her is locating her car. Krysten Laib, of Abington, was last seen about 4:45 a.m. Tuesday when she dropped of Uber customers on Axe Factory Road in Northeast Philadelphia.
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The Gazette is Colorado Springs's most trusted source for breaking news, sports, weather, obituaries, politics, business, art, entertainment, blogs, video, photos. What to watch on TV for the week of April 16-22 - Bald and out of shape Obi-Wan Kenobi, Bill Nye, Project Genesis and much more FILE -- In this March 28, 2017, file photo, a Federal Police soldier moves towards the front line near the old city, during fighting against Islamic State militants on the western side of Mosul, Iraq.
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SANAA, Yemen — Yemen's Central Bank, based in the country's south, is accusing a Saudi-led coalition of blocking flights bringing cash to the country and "strangling" its economy.
Governor Mansr al-Qaiti says the blockade deprives Yemen's internationally-recognized government of the ability to pay salaries for 1 million civil servants.
He says the coalition, which is fighting Shiite Houthi rebels to restore al-Qaiti's government, banned 13 flights carrying cash to the southern port city of Aden since April, "without justification or clear reason."
Sunday's statement expressed "deep regret for such impediments," saying they undermine the bank's daily business and accusing the coalition of "strangling" Yemen's economy.
Since the Houthis overran northern Yemen and seized the capital, Sanaa, the government has worked from Aden.
File Photo iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Lava continues to flow out of Mount Etna in Sicily, Italy.
The National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology Observatory Etneo spotted the lava at an altitude of about 3,000 meters above sea level.
This drone footage offers a closeup view of lava flowing from the volcano.
In early March, Mount Etna erupted, spewing magma into the air and injuring 10 people, including a BBC television crew and scientist.
Etna’s eruptions, often visible from far away, are reminders to those living or hiking on its slopes that the volcano is quite active.
Mount Etna is the highest point in Italy south of the Alps and one of the most active volcanoes in the world.
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West Chester and North Penn school districts will extend their academic years because of excessive snow days. (Published 33 minutes ago)
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American Farm Bureau Federation members raised more than $1.1 million and donated a record of more than 28.9 million pounds of food to assist hungry Americans in 2016. The donations were part of Farm Bureau’s Harvest for All program. Combined, the monetary and food donations also reached a record level of the equivalent of more than 31 million meals. In addition to raising food and funds for the initiative, farmers and ranchers tallied more than 9,000 volunteer hours assisting local hunger groups in 2016. Now in its 15th year, Harvest for All is spearheaded by members of Farm Bureau’s Young Farmers & Ranchers program.
The former Milan star Marcel Desailly looks to the Italian side's next game in the Europa League, noting the tournament's strong teams.
Animal’s name: Moe
Animal ID: 112217/R210740
Gender, breed: Male Great Dane/pit bull mix
Age: About 4 years old
Weight: 58.2 lbs
About the animal: Moe came to the shelter as a stray. He is a good boy. He also walks really well on a leash, is neutered, good with other dogs, up to date on shots and dewormed.
Agency: Ramona Humane Society
Location: 690 Humane Way, San Jacinto
Information: 951-654-8002 or ramonahumanesociety@yahoo.com
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April 20 Treasury Metals Inc:
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Lions' Golden Tate and Verizon IndyCar champion Josef Newgarden resume their ping-pong rivalry for charity at Detroit's Drive Table Tennis Social Club. Orion Sang, Detroit Free Press
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There’s nothing better than starting the new year with a new version of Android. OnePlus has announced that the Android Nougat updates for the OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T are officially available. The new software builds for the two phones are slowly rolling out to devices around the globe, but OnePlus is planning to open the floodgates within the next day or two.
While the two devices feature slightly different specifications, their software builds appear to be identical. The Nougat updates for the OnePlus 3 and 3T include the usual notifications drop-down redesign, settings menu redesign, multi-window support, direct-reply from notifications, doze on the go and more in addition to additional tweaks layers on top of OnePlus’ OxygenOS 4.0.
If you haven’t yet received the update notification on your onePlus 3 or 3T, you can go into Settings > About > Software updates to see if you can download the update manually.
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BANGOR, Maine — A Maine man who killed his ex-girlfriend before leading police on the longest manhunt in state history is due to be sentenced this week.
The sentencing hearing for Robert Burton is scheduled for Friday.
He was convicted in October.
Burton spent weeks in the woods after fatally shooting 37-year-old Stephanie “Ginn” Gebo in her Parkman home in June 2015. He was on the lam for 68 days before turning himself in.
Police say Gebo feared Burton and slept with a gun under her pillow after they broke up.
Defence attorneys say Burton acted in self-defence after Gebo shot him in the shoulder. A medical examiner has said Gebo was shot in the back.
During the summer season, Vancouver Island can be frequented by fog and flat spells. But by the look of this new edit from Michael Darling and Marcus Paladino, the coastline looks like it hasn't gone completely dormant over the past few months. Press play and enjoy a few minutes of Darling indulging in his home turf's playful peaks.
Boxcar
Whose voice lingers
among the gathered stones,
raised then lowered as if
to ensnare followers?
This is not the issue.
Nor should we speak of paper
shuddering in the wind
and the dense glare of shovels
in the night underfoot.
Pray that the road continues
beyond the next curve
or increment of time.
Trust in motion,
the reticence of trees.
“Boxcars” first appeared here in November 2015. It had been moldering in a folder for three decades when I uncovered it. I have no idea what originally sparked it.
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Igor Morgulov said Moscow had not had high-level contacts with the new North Korean leadership but they were possible, the Interfax news agency reported on Friday.
"In theory they (contacts) are possible," Interfax quoted Morgulov as saying.
Morgulov said Russia had many communication channels with North Korea, which "in one way or another are bearing fruit".
(Reporting by Maria Kiselyova; Editing by Nick Macfie)
Lobby hacks often move over to the dark side of spin, but travelling the other way is generally a bit of a no-no – especially if it’s a paid-up party hand heading to the BBC. Katy Dillon was Labour’s head of broadcast for three years until October and worked for the party since 2010. Guido hears she is now working on the BBC newsdesk at their Millbank politics base. It’s not like Katy is recusing herself from reporting on Labour – she has bylines on pieces about Jeremy Corbyn and has been sending out copy about internal Labour politics. Fair to say this is causing concern among her new colleagues. It may be that the Leader’s Office has more to worry about though – Dillon is certainly not a Corbynista…
Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) called (08-Dec-2017) on the UK Government to focus on the following central points in relation to travel during the next stage of Brexit negotiations:
Maintain ability to travel freely within Europe and beyond;
Ensure businesses can post staff to support holidaymakers;
Visa free travel for holidaymakers and business travellers;
Protect valuable consumer rights.
ABTA CEO Mark Tanzer added: "It is vital that the importance and scale of the travel industry are recognised in the discussions. The UK outbound travel industry generates over GBP37 billion for the economies in the EU, and GBP28bn for the UK. It also supports hundreds of thousands of jobs and businesses, both here and abroad". [more - original PR]
DUBAI (Reuters) - The United Arab Emirates said on Saturday that four of its soldiers died after their helicopter crashed during a routine mission in Yemen, the official news agency WAM reported.
They were "carrying out their normal mission in the Shabwa governorate in Yemen, where their helicopter had technical failure, which led to an emergency landing and hitting the ground," the agency said.
The UAE is part of a Saudi-led coalition formed in 2015 to fight the Iran-aligned Houthi group, which controls most of northern Yemen and the capital Sanaa, in a war that has killed more than 10,000 people and displaced more than 3 million.
K&L Gates Nabs Mills Oakley Infrastructure Duo In Melbourne
Law360, New York (February 2, 2018, 1:47 PM EST) -- K&L Gates LLP has added two projects and infrastructure partners from Mills Oakley to its ranks in Melbourne, one of whom advised Spanish energy company Elecnor SA on one of Australia’s biggest solar projects and the other with experience advising on billion-dollar transportation infrastructure deals.
Zac Kerr, left, and Luke Westmore join K&L Gates. Luke Westmore and Zac Kerr started at K&L Gates’ energy, infrastructure and resources team on Jan. 29. The pair joined after more than two years at Mills Oakley, where they had been...
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Boy (13) shot, killed in Strand
The child was shot and killed on Sunday evening in Petunia Avenue. There have been no arrests.
MILAN (AP) — Italian police say drive-by shooting has left wounded in central city of Macerata; citizens warned to stay indoors.
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Okay, we the biggest fans of nachos and/or queso and/or any combination thereof but this might be too much for us.
I don’t know if I can rock with being covered in queso and beans and chips, specially as a spa treatment.
Members of Wolverton’s senior citizen coffee club held an Easter parade at Thursday’s meeting.
“Everyone donned their beautiful hats making it so colourful, tables were decked out in green and yellow, and there were lots of daffodils, Easter eggs and hot cross buns,” said secretary Bernice Taylor-Brown.
After the group photograph (pictured) members did a lap of honour around the hall to the song In your Easter Bonnet.
“Chairman Bernard Dackcombe also celebrated a special birthday and by the smiles all round it was a super party,” Bernice added.
Wynn Encore
It's hard to find a bigger event for connoisseurs of fine scotch in Las Vegas. The Whisky Experience is four days of events dedicated to the very best of the brown stuff. You'll meet distillers, master blenders, and other experts. The main event is the Nth Grand Tasting at the Wynn Encore Beethoven Ballroom with pourings of premium spirits -- including two ultra-rare "super pours" -- and food bites prepared by the Wynn culinary staff. And if you want to bring along a date who's just not into whisky, you can get a lower priced "companion ticket" that covers wine tastings instead.
Cost: Tickets begin at $295
Owen Farrell faces a race against time to be fit for the British and Irish Lions’ first Test against New Zealand after suffering a quadriceps strain.
The England fly-half will miss Saturday’s Maori All Blacks clash with a “grade one” quad injury - and the Lions will hope he can recover in time to face New Zealand in Auckland on June 24.
Wales fly-half Dan Biggar will replace Farrell on the Lions’ bench for Saturday’s Maori clash in Rotorua.
Owen Farrell will miss the Maori All Blacks clash with a quad injury (David Davies/PA)
Following its post-Super Bowl series premiere which attracted 17.6 million viewers in Live+same day, Fox’s 24 reboot, 24: Legacy, grew its audience to 21.5 million total viewers in Live+7. That marked Fox’s largest 7-day multi-platform audience since The X-Files’ January 24, 2016 premiere, which drew 22.8 million P2+. In adults 18-49, Legacy drew a 7.1/25 rating.
For the week of January 30, Fox dramas Lucifer (1.9/6 L7) and Gotham (1.8/6 L7) were Monday’s highest-rated scripted telecasts, while on Tuesday The Mick (1.8/6 L7) ranked No. 1 (tied w/Flash). The Season 16 finale of Hell’s Kitchen delivered a 1.5/5 L7, steady with last season’s closer (1.5/6 L7).
The Gabon international moved to the Emirates Stadium on deadline day for a club-record fee of £55million.
There were doubts over whether Aubameyang would start against Everton as he struggled with illness but Arsene Wenger gambled and allowed him to lead the line.
And his faith was rewarded as he scored an exquisite chip as Arsenal romped to a 5-1 win.
Keown, who has played with the likes of Thierry Henry and Dennis Bergkamp, believes Aubameyang will be well loved in north London.
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Baku. 11 December. REPORT.AZ/ “The international law in the context of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement is clear”.
Report informs, American professor James Kveil told reporters during his visit to a new settlement built for IDPs in Tartar district, Azerbaijan.
“I became in the first hand familiar with conveniences created by Azerbaijani Government for IDPs and this is incredible. I wish we had such a school in the place where I live in USA,” said political scientist.
Touching upon the solution of Nagorno Karabakh conflict, he said that it is necessary to respect the territorial integrity and sovereignty of countries. Professor said the conflict should be settled in accordance with the principles and norms of international law.
He added that if someone has a willing for self-determination they should appeal to the leadership of the country where they live.
BOSTON — Andrew Benintendi hit a go-ahead, two-run single as Boston scored three unearned runs following a dropped throw by second baseman Brad Miller, and the Red Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 on Monday in the annual Patriots' Day game.
Knuckleballer Steven Wright (1-1) allowed three runs — one earned — and nine hits in six innings as Boston won its third straight. Craig Kimbrel struck out the side in the ninth for a save for the third straight day, his sixth this season.
BY SHERI RADFORD
Dec. 2017
When a new musical premieres to rave reviews, scooping up every local theatre award in the process, it’s hard to imagine any subsequent performances living up to all the hoopla. But the new production of Onegin at the Granville Island Stage succeeds.
Alessandro Juliani is absolutely riveting as the self-centred Evgeni Onegin. His real-life wife, Meg Roe, lights up the stage as Tatyana Larin. Josh Epstein is pitch-perfect as Onegin’s friend Vladimir Lensky. Rounding out the stellar cast are Lauren Jackson, Caitriona Murphy, Andrew Wheeler and Andrew McNee, each switching seamlessly between various roles that demand singing, dancing, comedy and drama.
Don’t miss Onegin, at the Granville Island Stage to Dec. 31, 2017.
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Priyanka Chopra stepped out looking stunning as ever in an ivory and nude shaded anarkali by designer Manish Malhotra. The floral lacework anarkali featured three-quarter sleeves and a round neck, which was teamed with a matching semi-sheer dupatta that had beautiful fringe detail on the hem. Styled by Ami Patel, the accessories were kept minimal with a pair of gold statement earrings and a ring. Just like her outfit, we couldn’t find any fault with the make-up and hairdo. A nude palette with well-defined eyes and soft wavy hair rounded off her look. We like how the marsala lip shade added a pop of colour to her light-hued outfit. (Source: Express Photo by Varinder Chawla)
Students of the month
Karen Brainard
From left: Rotary president Kim Lasley, Montecito High student Devin Rowe and teacher Adam Vickery, Mountain Valley Academy student Parker Hicks and teacher Maria Williams, Ramona High teacher Christine Hill and student Tristian Franco, and Rotarians Amber Ramirez and Bob Murray.
From left: Rotary president Kim Lasley, Montecito High student Devin Rowe and teacher Adam Vickery, Mountain Valley Academy student Parker Hicks and teacher Maria Williams, Ramona High teacher Christine Hill and student Tristian Franco, and Rotarians Amber Ramirez and Bob Murray. (Karen Brainard)
MEXICO CITY — The Latest on Tropical Storm Nate (all times local):
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Damage caused by Tropical Storm Nate has prompted Costa Rican officials to postpone a World Cup qualifying soccer match between that country and Honduras, which had been scheduled for Friday night.
The president of the Costa Rican Football Federation says the game will now be played Saturday afternoon in San Jose, the Costa Rican capital.
The tune follows the lead single, "Connected By Love", and "Respect Commander" as the third song issued in advance of the March 23 release of his third album.
White self-produced his first record in four years, which he recorded at his Third Man Studio in Nashville, TN, as well as Sear Sound in New York, NY, and Capitol Studios in Los Angeles, CA.
The rocker will support this set with an extensive North American tour that will open in his hometown of Detroit, MI on April 19. White has imposed a ban on cell phone use during the tour in an effort to focus fans' attention towards the stage; phones will be locked in Yondr pouches that fans can unlock is designated secure zones away from the action, if necessary.
"We think you'll enjoy looking up from your gadgets for a little while and experience music and our shared love of it IN PERSON," reads a statement posted by Live Nation that can be seen on every tour stop's ticket page, while fans "enjoy a phone-free, 100% human experience." Stream the song - here.
LEXINGTON, N.C. — Lexington police are searching for a man who robbed an Internet cafe early Wednesday morning.
At about 1:04 a.m., police responded to a reported armed robbery at R&R Internet Café located at 804-E South Main Street.
The suspect entered the store and displayed a handgun while stealing an undisclosed amount of money from the cashier.
No one was injured during the incident.
Anyone with information on the incident or the suspect’s identity is encouraged to call Lexington Area Crime Stoppers at (336) 243-2400.
By AFP
PARIS: Second seed Caroline Wozniacki cruised into the French Open third round on Wednesday with a 6-1, 6-0 thrashing of Spanish qualifier Georgina Garcia Perez.
Reigning Australian Open champion Wozniacki, who can regain the world number one ranking from Simona Halep by winning a second Grand Slam title in Paris, will next play the winner of the all-French clash between Alize Cornet and Pauline Parmentier.
World number 219 Garcia Perez, 26, was playing in the main draw of a major tournament for the first time and was totally outclassed on Court Philippe Chatrier, as Denmark's Wozniacki won in just 51 minutes.
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McLemoresville Welcomes Two New Companies
The citizens of McLemoresville welcomed two new companies to their community on Thursday, April 13, at 12:30 p.m., hosted by the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce.
Wilson Heating and Air Conditioning and Rogers Hydrant Service have co-located in a previously vacant industrial building, located at 98 Industrial Lane,near downtown McLemoresville.
Mayor Phil Williams said he, the city’s aldermen, and the citizens are excited with the announcement. The former cut and sew factory building was one of many vacant garment buildings throughout the southeast. Williams said the building started as a Duckhead overall company, and was later occupied by Magnolia Manufacturing, and last by Bills Sills/Varsity.
British police said officers shot a woman and arrested four other people in London and nearby Kent during a counter-terrorism investigation on Thursday.
All four people were arrested on suspicion of the commission, preparation and instigation of terrorist acts, metropolitan police said in a statement, adding that the incident was not connected to the arrest in Whitehall, where a man carrying knives near Prime Minister Theresa May's office was arrested on suspicion of preparing an act of terrorism. (bit.ly/2prwOXb)
The woman who was shot is in serious but stable condition, police said. She has not been arrested yet and is under police guard at the hospital, according to the statement.
Police did not release the names of the five people, who the police said had been under observation by counter-terrorism officers as part of an ongoing intelligence led operation.
(Reporting by Rama Venkat Raman in Bengaluru; Editing by Lisa Shumaker)
Gyms are the new weekend nightclubs Although Alex Ifill works out at least five times a week, his favorite class is Noho Nights, Barry’s Bootcamp’s Friday night session that combines cardio, high-intensity interval training and a...
Baby on the way for Barry's Bootcamp CEO Joey Gonzalez and husband Jonathan Rollo are expecting a little girl.
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Get Ready! Get Ready for Fine Foods ‘Big Truck’ Sale this Saturday from 5:00am at the Roseau market.
A variety of goods are available at incredibly low prices – Pepsi, Mountain Dew, 7-Up, Saltfish, pasta and more. Miss it and blame yourself….Get to the Roseau Market this Saturday from 5:00am for the deals from Fine Foods.
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Plucky Milwaukee indie-rockers Paper Holland are hard at work on their next album—details coming soon on that one—but in the meantime they’ve shared a video for a standout track from their breezy 2016 EP Fast Food.
The band’s “Jazz" video stars Milwaukee comedian Tim Higgins as an overbearing director who, in the process of shooting the music video, shares some very blunt feedback, pitches some unwelcome casting suggestions, and takes entirely too much interest in saxophonist Sean Hirthe. (Mason Berkshire was the video’s actual director, and presumably he was much easier to work with).
You can stream the video below, and catch Paper Holland live on Friday, Aug. 25 at Company Brewing, where they'll perform as part of a kickoff party for the Milwaukee Fringe Festival, along with Strangelander, King Courteen and a bunch of comedians.
There's more recycling going on in Harrison County under a new service with Team Waste.
Kidnapping incident: Johar Town police receive application
LAHORE: Johar Town police have received an application about the kidnapping of Saifuddin of World Exchange, and his cousin and release after giving Rs7.9 million ransom. According to the application, the kidnappers were clad in police uniform who took the victims to an office and demanded ransom and also tortured them. Further investigation is under way.
× Upper Sandusky Police Department mourns loss of K-9
UPPER SANDUSKY- The Upper Sandusky Police Department is mourning the loss of their beloved K-9, Hunter.
Hunter passed away Tuesday morning after a long battle with cancer.
The Department posted a tribute to Hunter on their Facebook page and asked everyone to keep Hunter’s handler, “Officer Silcox and his family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.”
Hunter retired from the department last June. He was recognized for being an outstanding narcotics detection dog and friendly face in the community.
In their post, the department said, “His easy going disposition afforded many people throughout our community the opportunity to interact with him on a personal level and come to know that he was much more than a working K9. Hunter will be greatly missed by the staff of the police department but will be fondly remembered as a loyal friend and co worker.”
The difference is remarkable.
The Jaycee/Kleinow Ball Diamonds Renovation Project, which began in 2013, has resulted in the kind of youth ballpark area in which Monticello can take pride.
It couldn’t have happened without a whole lot of work, and a whole lot of money.
Much of the work – and the money – came from Bud and Georgia Johnson. They donated $90,000 to the project, as well as an additional $100,000 combined through MinnTex Citrus and the Eastern Iowa Sports Facility.
May 2 NAVAMEDIC ASA
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* HAS ENTERED INTO A FIVE-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH OREXIGEN THERAPEUTICS IRELAND, LTD., FOR NORDIC MARKETING AND DISTRIBUTION OF MYSIMBA®, A PRESCRIPTION PHARMACEUTICAL.
* NAVAMEDIC EXPECTS TO BEGIN MARKETING PRODUCT DURING Q4 2017 FOR AN INITIAL PERIOD OF FIVE YEARS, RENEWABLE FOR AN ADDITIONAL FIVE-YEAR PERIOD, ACCORDING TO TERMS OF AGREEMENT Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
An Arizona man fishing out of Westport caught the sport fish record for the largest blue shark in Washington waters according to fishery managers with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Zachary Jackson, from Show Low, Arizona, caught the 27.63-pound blue shark on July 30.
Jackson caught the fish, which measured 55 ¾ inches, while fishing for albacore tuna using anchovies as bait.
“We were mainly trying to keep the bait away from the shark,” said Jackson. “The shark bit my friend’s line, then I noticed my line going in the wrong direction and kept thinking he would cut it, but eventually I slowly brought him to the boat.”
This was the first blue shark submitted for a state record in Washington.
Jackson was fishing in the Pacific Ocean 57 miles off Washington’s coast.
Jackson makes the trip to Washington to fish for albacore tuna out of Westport about every other year, and describes Westport as “one of the more consistent places to catch albacore on the West Coast.”
The head of the United Nations' International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said Tuesday that the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has yet to be in touch with him or others about their criticism of the Iran nuclear deal.
Speaking to The Associated Press, Yukiya Amano said his organization was "in constant touch" with the U.S., but had yet to hear from the new administration on their concerns.
First, it was Gordon Hayward. Now, it's Jeremy Lin.
The freshly-tipped off NBA season may still have that new car smell, but it stinks for some high-profile players.
On Wednesday night, Brooklyn's Jeremy Lin, 29, went down with a knee injury late in the team's season-opening loss to Indiana as he drove to the basket. He knew right away something was wrong, saying, "I'm done."
And he is indeed done: he'll be out for the entire season.
After the game, Lin tried to remain optimistic with a post on Twitter.
On Tuesday night, Gordon Hayward broke his ankle in what may be one of the most gruesome injuries you'll ever see.
100’s of the Worlds Best Snowmobile Snowcross and Snow Bike Race Teams converge in Innisfil this weekend to compete for the Royal Distributing Cup at Georgian Downs.
This is one of the top races on the C.S.R.A. race circuit and draws competitors from across Canada, the U.S. and Europe. You’ll see pro-racers flying their snowmobile over 60 feet in the air over huge jumps and moguls. There’s tons of thrills and spills and you can catch all of the action from inside the heated grandstand at Georgian Downs.
600 trucks loads of snow are required to construct the Georgian Downs snowcross racing track. You’ll see organizers getting the track ready this week passing Georgian Downs on Highway 400. Racing goes Saturday and Sunday from 9am-5pm each day. Advance tickets are available at St. Onge Recreation in Barrie, Royal Distributing in Innisfil and at the gate at Georgian Downs on race days.
The Warriors' Kevin Durant was blunt when asked about Bryan Colangelo's alleged burner accounts.
"I ain’t got nothing to say about that," Durant said to ESPN's ESPN's Chris Haynes. "It ain’t got s--- to do with me."
NBA players, coaches and personnel found out in real time with the rest of the Internet about the allegations surrounding Colangelo's Twitter burner accounts.
After the report about the 76ers president of basketball operations was published Tuesday, Twitter began to do its thing. Sixers center Joel Embiid had the best reaction of the night, and plenty of others got involved too.
Durant's thoughts are interesting because Durant was caught in a Twitter mess when he used fake accounts to defend himself against critics and also bashed his former coach Billy Donovan and the Oklahoma City Thunder. Durant later apologized for the incident saying that he was "disappointed in myself."
The Warriors take on the Cavaliers in Game 1 on Thursday at 9 p.m.
Bids were opened for the Tyler Shop at the June 6 Commissioners meeting.
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Bids were opened for the new Lincoln County Highway Depart­ment maintenance building, which will be located in Tyler, during the Tuesday, June 6 meet­ing of the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners.
Bidders were requested to submit bids on four alternatives. The first, listed as Alt 1A, was on a 50×60-foot engineered build­ing with fiberglass insulation; the second, listed as Alt 1B, was on a 50×60-foot engineered building with closed cell spray foam insu­lation; the third, listed as Alt 2A, was for a 50×70-foot engineered building with fiberglass insula­tion; and the fourth, listed as Alt 2B, was for a 50×70-foot engi­neered building with closed cell spray foam insulation.
For the full story, read this week’s Lake Benton Valley Journal.
Rohingya Muslim refugee take shelter from the rain at the registration center in Teknaf in Bangladesh's Ukhia district. Bangladesh on October 5 announced it would build one of the world's biggest refugee camps to house all the 800,000-plus Rohingya Muslims who have sought asylum from violence in Myanmar.
Wicomico County Public Schools is conducting a feasibility study on Mardela Middle and High School on Wednesday night. They are planning a discussion with families, alumni and the community to hear their concerns and talk about possible improvements that could be made in the future.
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ATLANTA (AP) - The state of Georgia has agreed to no longer put voters on the “inactive” list when they fail to confirm their new addresses after moving within the same county.
The American Civil Liberties Union of Georgia said in a news release Friday that it had reached a settlement with Secretary of State Brian Kemp.
The ACLU says the state should have been automatically updating the addresses of voters who move within the same county, instead of declaring the voters “inactive” if they forgot to mail back a letter to confirm their new address.
Inactive voters are eligible to vote but are removed from the rolls if they don’t vote any time during the next two federal election cycles.
Kemp says the settlement ensures that the state’s voter rolls are “up-to-date and preventing voter fraud.”
Microsoft's E3 2017 briefing took place earlier this week, delivering a lot of big news, game reveals, new trailers, and more. But it also finally revealed Xbox One X, its most powerful console yet. Suffice to say, there was a lot to see.
In this feature we go over our favorite moments from the show, a few of the things we wish Microsoft had done differently, and a handful of its biggest games. This is the spot for a high-level analysis of all things Microsoft had at E3.
To get more information about all of Microsoft's E3 announcements, check out all of the news and from the Microsoft press conference, all of the new Microsoft trailers, and a list of all the Microsoft games seen at the show!
And for our analysis of the other press conferences, check out the roundup of right here of all the highs, lows, and biggest games for the other big publishers and developers, including Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo.
If you’re looking for an artist with a 2017 industry standard sound, look no further than Bando Wavey, from New Orleans, LA. Bando Wavey stops by The Source today, to lace us with a Wavey Wednesday exclusive, his newest mixtape ‘Made In NOLA’, featuring $leazy EZ, Teezy Baby, and Young Lyxx. On this tape, you can hear Bando float on beats that mirror those most successful in today’s musical landscape. It seems as though Bando Wavey has found a pocket in the game, and he’s working towards mastering it. “Made In NOLA” is a brand that Bando has made extremely popular, first exclusively in New Orleans, and it has now since spread across the country, and the world to be honest. With In NOLA We Trust gear flying off the shelves of local boutiques in New Orleans, it seems as though Bando Wavey is primed for a great run for the remainder of 2017.
You can check out ‘Made In NOLA’ in its entirety on Bando Wavey’s soundcloud below.
The 2-2 Vikings are three-point favorites against the 1-3 Bears in Chicago on Monday Night Football to cap off week 5 per Bovada.
This is without knowing whether or not Sam Bradford (limited this week in practice with a knee injury) or Case Keenum will start at quarterback for the Vikings.
We do know that rookie Mitchell Trubisky will be making his first career start against the Vikings.
A bet on the spread for the Vikings is even, while a bet on the Bears is at -120.
A bet on the moneyline for the Vikings is at -145, while a bet on the Bears is at +125.
The over/under for the game is at 40. A bet on either side of that is at -110.
As far as the rest of the NFC North is concerned, the Lions are three-point home favorites against the Panthers and the Packers are two-point road underdogs against the Cowboys.
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It was touch-and-go tonight, but Coira fans got the ending that they had hoped and prayed for.
During this evening's episode of Emmerdale , Moira ditched her plans to leave the Dales for Scotland and met Cain on the bridge.
Cain had given the farmer one last ultimatum to meet him by the bridge if she was still in love with him.
Thankfully, she did!
Walking up alongside him with their son, she leaned against the bridge.
"It's one minute after five," he said, remarking on the fact she was late.
She smiled and replied: "Well, we've got the rest of our lives together - if you fancy it."
The couple then smiled happily at one another before they turned to face each other.
"I love you so much it hurts," Moira finally admitted.
"I know," he said and the pair leaned in for a long kiss.
Took long enough!
*Emmerdale returns tomorrow at 7pm on ITV
A 96-year-old great grandmother says she thought she was going to die when she found an intruder in the bedroom of her St Albans home.
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A frenzied search for clues in the case of four bombings in Austin, Texas, has authorities pleading for whoever's behind the blasts to talk to them.
The police chief's direct appeal, complete with promises to listen to the bomber and try to understand the reasons, reflects the stubborn progress of the investigation in which there's no known motivation. It may also represent a ploy to coax a response that could give clues or help police prepare for what might come next.
Experts say it may help give the bomber a sense of power and help build confidence that leads them to release a note or other communication. It could also tap into the bomber's possible desire for more publicity.
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A waterfowl hunter is in stable condition after a dead goose fell from the sky and knocked him unconscious.
Robert Meilhammer of Dorchester County was hunting with three other people when one of them fired at a flock of Canada geese overhead in Easton, near the Miles River on Maryland’s Eastern Shore.
Maryland Natural Resources Police spokeswoman Candy Thomson said a falling goose hit Meilhammer, knocking him out and causing head and facial injuries.
The Washington Post reports that when he came to, he knew who he was, but “little else,” according to a Natural Resources police officer.
The agency tweeted Friday that Meilhammer was in stable condition and awaiting more tests at a Baltimore trauma center.
CINCINNATI (AP) — Police in Cincinnati say two people have been died after an early morning shooting.
Police responded at around 1 a.m. EST Monday in the city’s Roselawn neighborhood after a call of a shooting and a crashed vehicle.
One adult was pronounced dead at the scene and another died at a hospital.
Police say they are still investigating and have witnesses to question.
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Firefighters have knocked out a 2-alarm fire at a north Austin apartment complex.
Just after 5 p.m., the Austin Fire Department were called to the Avesta Apartments located along Interstate 35 just south of Rundberg Lane. When firefighters arrived, there was a fire in a unit on the second floor.
Within 30 minutes, crews were able to put out the fire.
The traffic on the southbound frontage of I-35 is backed up due to the inside lane being blocked by fire trucks.
Rondon allowed a walk and an infield single while striking out two over 1.1 innings to earn his sixth save of the season in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Rangers.
The Rangers made it hard on Rondon, who needed 35 pitches to navigate the final four outs, a season high in any outing. He entered with two men on in the eighth inning and engaged dangerous lefty Joey Gallo in an epic 12-pitch sequence that ended with a walk. He then struck out Robinson Chirinos, stranding the bases loaded. Since nominal closer Ken Giles picked up his last save June 12, Rondon has been given the three save opportunities that have arose.
Jason Quate appears in court Friday, June 9, 2017, in Las Vegas. Quate has been is jailed in Las Vegas on suspicion of sex trafficking, a prostitution-related allegation and suspicion of child abuse.
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SPRINGFIELD -- The road to the Division II softball World Series goes through the Capital City.
Illinois-Springfield will host Southern Indiana in the super regional. The winner moves on to the World Series in Salem, Virginia.
The best of three series gets underway Thursday at 1:30 pm. Game two is set for Friday at noon, with game three to follow if necessary at 2:30.
US Warns It Will Defend US-Backed Militias From Russian Airstrikes
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The U.S. sent a veiled warning to Russia on Monday, saying that it will not hesitate to defend the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces, which Russia reportedly hit Saturday with airstrikes.
“@CJTFOIR will defend itself and # SDF against threats; continue to defeat # ISIS in Syria,” Army Col. Ryan Dillon, spokesman for Operation Inherent Resolve, tweeted out Monday.
Dillon’s tweet is clearly in reference to the Pentagon’s claim that Russian airstrikes targeted the U.S.-backed, Kurdish-led SDF in Deir Ezzor east of the Euphrates River.
“Russian munitions impacted a location known to the Russians to contain Syrian Democratic Forces and coalition advisers,” the Pentagon said in a statement. “Several SDF fighters were wounded.” – READ MORE
Six western Kentucky superintendents came together in Owensboro Friday to talk pension reform. They say Governor Matt Bevin is considering a swap from their current pension system to social security.
The superintendents were adamant that the current plans works, and a switch to social security could hurt the state’s ability to recruit teachers.
Right now, Kentucky teachers get an average of $38,000 per year in pension money without any social security benefits.
The superintendents hope for a shared responsibility approach instead.
“Where we work together both as employees and employers as well as retires on what is best for Kentucky and most importantly what is best for Kentucky’s kids,” says Matt Robbins.
Governor Matt Bevin was not available for comment on the issue.
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NBC10’s Tracy Davidson gets expert tips from Patricia Hasson, president & executive director of Calrifi, on how to knock down debt that might have piled up over the holidays.
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Over 700 homes in downtown Kitchener were left without power on Wednesday morning.
READ MORE: Drunk driver to blame for Sunday power outage in Kitchener: police
The cause of the outage? It was animal contact, according to Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro.
Power has been restored to all customers affected by this morning's power outage in #Kitchener. Cause was an animal contact. Thanks for your patience. — KWHydro (@KWHydro) July 4, 2018
The outage lasted for around two hours and affected 712 homes in an area between Weber Street East and King Street East, just west of Cedar Street North.
An investigation is underway after construction workers found a burned body inside a closed restaurant near the Philadelphia Mills Mall Monday afternoon.
The workers were at the former Sushi Kingdom restaurant on the 400 block of Franklin Mills Circle when they found an unresponsive man who was badly burnt inside. The man was pronounced dead at 2:24 p.m.
Officials have not yet revealed the victim’s identity or a cause of death. They continue to investigate.
MOAB, Utah (AP) – University officials say they’ve named a dinosaur that they found hidden in Utah.
Brigham Young University professors have created a full picture of the sauropod from thousands of fossilized bones and published a paper Tuesday in the University of Michigan’s Contributions from the Museum of Paleontology.
The creature has been named Moabosaurus because it was found near Moab. Like other sauropods, researchers say it was an herbivore with a long neck and tail and a small brain but it was much smaller, at 32 feet.
The paper says the Moabosaurus is 125 million years old and its skeleton was found in a quarry. Geologist Brooks Britt and his team have been excavating the bones since the late 1970s.
The skeleton is on display at BYU’s Museum of Paleontology.
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This powerhouse in deep Southeast Portland is possibly the only shop so busy it uses a numbered ticket system to organize the customers milling around the waiting room to get a glimpse of Canna-Daddy's 100-deep strain menu. Founder Brad Zusman also created Busy Bee Distributing, which manages vendors like Wicked Kind and Eugene's sustainable TJ's Organic Gardens. Product from those and dozens of other growers line the shelves of the brimming bud room, organized by grower and price tier, from $7 to $18 for a preweighed gram. You have to occasionally yell over the trap music playing on the portable speakers, but whether it's your first or hundredth visit, you'll walk out with free swag like branded silicone dab mats and joint rollers.
NEW YORK (AP) — Darren Baker got scooped up by dad’s team again.
The son of Washington manager Dusty Baker was drafted by the Nationals in the 27th round of the Major League Baseball draft Wednesday – 15 years after he first made headlines on the baseball diamond.
The younger Baker, now an 18-year-old shortstop at Jesuit High School in California, was just 3 when he was a bat boy for the San Francisco Giants, managed by his father, in the 2002 World Series. During Game 5 against the Angels, Darren Baker had run to the plate to pick up a bat when J.T. Snow scored – and David Bell was flying down the third-base line and heading home.
Snow quickly plucked Baker out of the way , a moment that instantly became a part of World Series lore.
The three-day draft concludes Wednesday night.
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Part of Bridge Street in Spalding was being dug up today (Tuesday, April 24) for emergency repairs to an underground cable.
Workmen were carrying out the repairs to the fault in the ground outside the M&Co store and opposite the Halifax Bank.
A spokesperson for Western Power Distribution said: “We had an underground cable fault in Bridge Street on Friday (April 20) and had to carry out some immediate repairs to the cable.
“We hope to get that fault fixed today.”
He added that the aim was for contractors to have reinstated the road for normal use by Thursday.
The damaged cable normally provides electricity supplies for lighting and general use to homes and businesses in the nearby area.
Syrian opposition activists claim rebels have shot down a warplane in the country's northwest where Government forces and their allies are advancing with the help of intense airstrikes.
The Russian media quoted an official source confirming that an SU-25 has been shot down.
It is the first SU-25 to have been shot down for two years.
There are reports that the pilot survived and other that he was burned alive.
Reports say a Turkish team tried to recover the downed Russian pilot but FSA jihadists executed before they could reach the downed plane.
The opposition's Aleppo Media Centre says it was a Russian SU25 but did not say whether it was Russian.
There is no immediate word from Moscow.
MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) – Buildings near Port Manatee have been evacuated as firefighters battle a blaze at the port.
There are conflicting reports about what is on fire.
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office says the fire is actually a brush fire and piles of sulphur are in danger of catching fire.
Manatee County EMS reports that a dump truck caught on fire at the port and set three small piles of sulphur on fire
North River Fire Rescue crews and a hazmat team have responded.
Nearby buildings have been evacuated.
U.S. 41 is also closed in both directions at Piney Point Road in Palmetto.
Stay with WFLA.com for updates about this breaking story.
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Rihanna's Met Gala may have ended with a romantic spark. According to the New York Post, the singer spent much of the afterparty she hosted at 10ak hanging out with Miles Chamley-Watson, a British-born, Philadelphia-based Olympic fencer who was named the Individual Foil World Champion in 2013. "It was like they were a new couple," said one partygoer. "She was canoodling and getting chummy. They sat together at the ball and partied at 1Oak until the place closed at 7 a.m." Rihanna split with Drake again last year because she reportedly didn't want to be tied down.
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MANAGUA, Nicaragua — Influential business leaders in Nicaragua are calling for early elections to resolve a political standoff between President Daniel Ortega’s government and protesters demanding his exit from office.
Carlos Pellas Chamorro is the country’s most prominent businessman. He said Wednesday that the Ortega government’s political model is “worn out” and the solution is moving up the next election, due to take place in 2021.
Conglomerate Grupo Lafise Bancocentro also issued a statement calling for the will of the people to be heard through “the advancement of elections.”
Protests that began in April over now-scrapped social security changes have since expanded into a broader movement seeking Ortega’s exit.
Human rights observers say more than 80 people have been killed amid a harsh crackdown by government security forces and allied civilian groups.
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Advocate Nelson Chamisa’s bid to stop former MDC-T deputy president Dr Thokozani Khupe from using the party’s name and logo was thwarted today after a High Court ruled that the matter was not urgent.
Justice Francis Bere threw out the application for lack of merit.
Dr Khupe, who is engaged in a nasty power wrangle with Nelson Chamisa’s faction of the MDC-T following the death of party founder Morgan Tsvangirai, argues that she is the bona fide leader of the country’s largest opposition party.
Adv Chamisa was endorsed as the leader by the party’s national council, but Dr Khupe has refused to recognise him, arguing the organ that endorsed him had no such powers according to the party’s constitution.
She then formed a splinter group using the MDC-T name and logo.
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NORTON SHORES, Mich. (WOOD) — A suspect who police say broke into several unlocked vehicles over the last two weeks in Muskegon County has been arrested.
Police say the arrest happened Saturday when an off-duty Norton Shores police officer spotted the suspect at the Lakes Mall.
The 26-year-old Dalton Township resident was arrested when on-duty officers arrived on scene, according to a Norton Shores Police Department news release.
The suspect, who was recently released from jail and on parole, stole several items from unlocked vehicles, the release said.
Police say several items have been recovered. If you have items missing from your vehicle and have not yet made a police report, please call the Norton Shores Police Department at 231.733.2691.
The suspect’s identity will not be released until arraignment.
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Nelson Police are investigating after a 14 year-old female was assaulted while out walking with her 12 year-old sister in Stoke last night (Sunday 1 January 2017).
The incident happened in the vicinity of the Stoke library, near the public toilets at about 10.30pm.
The 14 year-old fought off the attacker, kneeing him and pushing him away.
The male has been described as:
Caucasian
Aged between 40 and 50 years-old
Approximately 5ft 7 inches tall
Medium build
Brown or blond hair cut very short
Wearing a blue t-shirt with black on the shoulder, black shorts and white sneakers.
Police would like to hear from anyone who may have been in the area at the time and saw the male.
The young girl and her sister were left shaken by the incident.
Any information can be passed onto Nelson Police on (03) 546 3840 or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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Paris Saint-Germain have reportedly expressed an interest in making an audacious move for Manchester United target Leonardo Bonucci from AC Milan, according to Le Parisien as quoted by Daily Star.
The Ligue 1 champions will attempt to lure the Italy international to the French capital with the promise of lucrative wages and the chance to reunite with former Juventus teammate Gianluigi Buffon.
Bonucci, 31, was a marquee signing for Rossoneri last summer, but the Serie A giants’ financial crisis has reportedly forced them to listen to offers for the defender.
Manchester United are said to view the centre-back as a potential replacement for Chris Smalling, who is reportedly on a move away from Old Trafford this summer.
Bonucci racked up 48 appearances during his first season at San Siro.
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — A Cirque du Soleil performer has died after falling during a show in Tampa.
The theatrical company announced on Twitter Sunday that Yann Arnaud fell Saturday night while performing an aerial straps number during the show VOLTA.
Arnaud was taken to a hospital after the fall, where he later died. Cirque du Soleil canceled its final two Tampa shows Sunday while the company and authorities investigate how the accident happened.
The entertainment group’s President Daniel Lamarre said, “the entire Cirque du Soleil family is in shock and devastated by this tragedy.”
Arnaud had been a performer with Cirque du Soleil for more than 15 years.
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Paul Hennis, age 91 of Brentwood, Tenn., passed away June 14, 2017.
Born in Coffeyville, Kan., to the late Jack and Anna Mitchell Hennis. Veteran of the U.S. Navy serving during World War II.
Preceded in death by his brothers, Bill Hennis, Jack Hennis and Richard Hennis; sister, Winifred Walters; mother in-law, Mary Ellen Lynch and son in-law, John Mongrain.
Survived by his wife of 69 years, Dorothy Hennis of Brentwood, Tenn.; daughters, Paula (Bob Clinard) Joyner-Clinard of Hermitage, Tenn., and Rebecca Mongrain of Kingston Springs, Tenn.; grandchildren, Richard Paul (Raquel) Joyner, Jacob John Mongrain, Matthew Evan Clinard and Jessica June Mongrain.
Graveside service will be 3 p.m. Thursday, June 15, 2017 at Williamson Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at Williamson Memorial Funeral Home.
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Officers found a man bleeding profusely from a severed artery when they were called to a family disturbance June 4 in the 100 block of South Jupiter Road. The man lost consciousness as police arrived, but officers "immediately applied a tourniquet and other first aid procedures to slow the bleeding," the department said in a statement.
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ROXAS City – The establishment of a solar power plant was proposed in Barangay Santa Ana, Tapaz to address power interruptions in the municipality, Mayor Roberto Palomar said.
Power loss affects the delivery of public services at the municipal hall, especially at the Rural Health Unit which houses electric-powered laboratory, dental, and optical equipment, among others.
“We will put our own system of generating electricity by putting up a solar plant. Its feasibility study is underway,” Palomar said.
The proposed solar power plant is projected to supply at least 10 megawatts (MW) daily, the mayor added.
The power supply will be then sold to the Capiz Electric Cooperative (Capelco), Palomar explained.
Capelco, which distributes 38 MW daily to its member-consumers, has yet to accept the offer. (PIA/PN)
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What’s more impressive than Nicholas Brown’s sculptures—which seem to breathe life into giant lumps of clay—is the fact that Brown has only actually been sculpting since 2017. I’ve been using my hands for 40 years now, and I only just recently consider myself proficient in using a spoon.
Brown’s latest sculpting subject is Guardians of the Galaxy’s Groot, for which he uses a coarse brush to quickly and convincingly give the smooth clay a wooden texture. There’s a lot more work than that involved with creating a masterpiece like this, but thankfully Brown films fascinating time-lapse compilations of his entire process. It makes me feel like I could sculpt my own Groot, when in reality I’m barely able to use the aforementioned spoon without spilling on myself.
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A smartly presented, welcoming terraced house, with four bedrooms, located on a quiet, tree-lined residential street in the heart of Fulham. The property combines elegant styling with a warm, welcoming feel throughout, with sash windows, wood flooring and original detailing, including an open fireplace with a tiled surround. The drawing room is a substantial living space, with a bay window to the front, with plantation blinds. To the rear of the ground floor, the dining room and kitchen benefits from a part-glass roof, welcoming plenty of natural light, while the kitchen suite offers integrated appliances and an island with a breakfast bar. There are four bedrooms, three of which are generous doubles, with a further single bedroom, plus two bathrooms. To the rear there is a pleasant, south-facing, low-maintenance courtyard garden.
KOCHI: The three-day All-India Moot Court competition for T S Venkateswara Iyer memorial ever-rolling trophy has begun at the Government Law College here.
Kerala Lok Ayukta Justice Pius C Kuriakose, who inaugurated the competition, said students should remember nobility and service mindedness are the basic principles of the legal profession.
Former Supreme Court judge Justice P K Balasubramanian, Guru Ghasidas Central University Chancellor N R Madhava Menon, Saiby Jose Kidangoor and PTA vice-president G Sukhadev spoke. Principal K R Reghunathan presided over the function.Coordinator S S Girishankar, convenor S Meenakumary, treasurer K P Neena Kumari, joint coordinator Sithara Shamsudeen, student conveners Joe S Adhikaram, S Mohammed Ali Khan, and Reshma R Krishnan were present on the occasion. As many as 30 teams from various law colleges across the country are participating in the competition.
The team is promising a fast experience, too, with "fully optimized" code that runs at 60FPS if you're fortunate enough to own a PS4 Pro.
In many ways, H1Z1 is effectively the PUBG substitute on the PS4 with a semi-realistic setting and the weapons to match. However, the speed is arguably closer to that of Fortnite. Where a PUBG match can go on for ages if you make it to the final few players (that's changing with the new Savage map), H1Z1 is designed to wrap up in 15 minutes or less. That might be alluring if you're more interested in a thrill ride than the slow-building tension that tends to define the battle royale genre.
Collison will rejoin the starting lineup at point guard for Monday's game against the Lakers, Mike Trudell of Lakers.com reports.
Since returning from an injury in early March, Collison has come off the bench over the last five games, averaging 12.0 points, 2.0 rebounds and 5.4 assists across 24.2 minutes. However, the Pacers are finally ready to re-insert Collison into the top unit now that he's had time to get back into the flow of things, which likely means he'll push for a 30-plus minute workload. In the corresponding move, Cory Joseph heads back to the and could see a slightly decreased role.
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As we get closer to the start of the 2017 regular season, we get closer to the end of it. And at the end of it, someone will be selected as the Comeback Player of the Year.
So who do you think it will be? That’s our question of the day for Wednesday.
As you may have noticed (if you even care), we’ve migrated away from using polls in this spot, for now, allowing for a more open-ended response not limited by the four or five choices we may pick in advance. Drop your responses in the comments with an explanation for your prediction, and we’ll swipe some of the best ones for the show.
Thursday’s show features visits from Rams defensive coordinator Wade Phillips, Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor, Vikings guard Alex Boone, and former Vikings (and Chiefs, Bears, and Panthers) defensive end Jared Allen.
The show starts at 6:00 a.m. ET on NBC Sports Radio, before heading over to NBCSN at 7:00 a.m. ET.
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HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf’s administration says it’s making $35 million available to encourage telecommunications companies extending high-speed internet service to areas that lack it.
Wolf’s administration said today it is hoping to expand broadband internet to every part of Pennsylvania by the end of 2022.
The administration wants to make the incentives available ahead of a Federal Communications Commission auction that subsidizes the build-out of broadband internet to unserved areas.
Residents in sparsely populated areas say it’s next to impossible to stream TV shows, telecommute, do videoconferencing or consistently access their cloud-based email. The FCC says about 800,000 Pennsylvania residents lack access to high-speed internet access, including one in five people living in rural areas. About two-thirds are in rural areas while one-third are in urban areas.
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ISLAMABAD: Meeting of Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee for sighting the crescent of Shawwal would be held on June 25th in Peshawar.
According to a statement, the meeting would take place in the office of the Administrator (Auqaf), Khyber Paktunkhwa located on Eidgah Charsadda Road.
Meetings of Zonal and District Ruet-e-Hilal Committees would be held at their respective headquarters at the same time.
The statement said the chairman of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee would announce the decision of crescent sighting or otherwise subsequently on the basis of information received.
Eid ul Fitr marks the end of Ramzan and is celebrated on 1st Shawwal after sighing of moon.
Baku. 2 September. REPORT.AZ / OPEC and a number of non-member countries agreed at the end of 2016 in Vienna to reduce their oil production by a total of 1.8 mln barrels per day from October level, of which 336,000 barrels or 3% fall on Russia.
Report informs citing the Bloomberg agency.
The information says that in August Russia produced 10.911 mln bpd, which is 0.4% lower than in July and 1.9% higher than the same period last year.
At the same time, the average daily oil production in Russia in October 2016 was 11.247 mln barrels.
LANSING, Mich (WLNS) – Drivers in the Lansing area saw prices at the gas pump jump in the past week, just in time for the holidays.
According to online gas price monitor GasBuddy.com. the average price of a gallon of gas in Lansing rise 8.9 cents to an average of $2.49.
That price is 16 cents higher than the same day one year ago but still 20 cents lower than one month ago.
“With the exception of some Great Lakes states where prices tend to be volatile, average gas prices moved lower in nearly the entire country in the last week,” said Patrick DeHaan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy. “Thank a large build in gasoline inventories and gasoline demand numbers that have finally seen a reprieve from levels that were more consistent with summer months than autumn.”
Statewide AAA reports gas prices have risen by about 7 cents per gallon in the past week.
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WASHINGTON, Oct 6 (Reuters) - The U.S. State Department has approved the possible sale of a THAAD anti-missile defense system to Saudi Arabia at an estimated cost of $15 billion, the Pentagon said on Friday.
The proposed sale "will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a friendly country" and will not alter the basic military balance in the region, the Pentagon's Defense Security Cooperation agency said in a statement.
Lockheed Martin Co and Raytheon Co are the principal contractors for THAAD or Terminal High Altitude Area Defense. (Reporting by Mohammad Zargham; Editing by Eric Walsh)
A new video released Wednesday filmed in the bowels of a northern Thai cave showed members of a football team greeting the camera and saying they were in good health after their astonishing discovery by divers.
The footage, published by the Thai Navy SEAL Facebook page, runs by 11 of the 13 members of the team, each ‘wais’ the camera — a traditional Thai greeting — before introducing themselves by nicknames and saying “I’m in good health”.
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April 3 Turk Telekomunikasyon AS
* The maturity of $100 million loan agreement with Bank Of Tokyo Mitsubishi UFJ announced via 26th March 2014 dated regulatory disclosure and maturing on 31st march 2017 has been extended for 3 years
* Annual interest rate of the new 3-year loan is libor + 1.75 percent
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PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A federal judge granted a temporary restraining order, barring an Oregon high school from preventing a student from wearing a pro-border wall T-shirt to school for the rest of this school year.
The Oregonian/OregonLive reports Liberty High School in Hillsboro had prohibited senior Addison Barnes from wearing his “Donald J. Trump Border Wall Construction Co.” shirt on school grounds. But U.S. District Judge Michael W. Mosman found Tuesday that the Hillsboro School District could not justify its censorship.
Barnes can wear the shirt for the rest of the school year. He is scheduled to graduate June 7.
Barnes earlier this month sued the high school, the principal and district, arguing they violated his First Amendment rights when he was told to go home or cover up the shirt in class.
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× 2 Dallas police officers shot, critically injured near a Home Depot store
DALLAS — Two officers with the Dallas Police Department and a civilian were shot Tuesday, police said, and a search for at least one suspect was underway.
This happened around 4 p.m. CT near a Home Depot in northeast Dallas, Fox 4 reported.
The police department said on Twitter that two officers were “critically wounded” in the incident, however the condition of the civilian was “unknown.”
We can confirm that two @DallasPD officers have been shot and critically wounded. We will provide updates as we get them. Please pray for our officers and their families. — Dallas Police Dept (@DallasPD) April 24, 2018
A civilian was also shot in this incident. The condition of the civilian is unknown at this time. — Dallas Police Dept (@DallasPD) April 24, 2018
The civilian was reportedly a loss prevention officer from the store, sources told Fox 4.
This story is developing and it will be updated when we get additional information.
Feb 13 Arch Capital Group Ltd
* Arch Capital Group reports 2016 fourth quarter results
* Q4 operating earnings per share $1.13
* Q4 earnings per share $0.50
* Q4 earnings per share view $0.97 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Says book value per common share was $55.19 at December 31, 2016, a 3.5 pct increase from $53.30 per share at September 30, 2016
* Says annualized return on average common equity of 8.7 pct for 2016 Q4, compared to 9.9 pct for 2015 Q4
* Net investment income for 2016 Q4 was $0.56 per share, or $70.0 million, compared to $0.53 per share, or $67.0 million in Q4 2015
* Qtrly net premiums earned $968.9 million versus $943.5 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Umbro has chosen its first major female ambassador: U.S. National women's soccer player Ashlyn Harris. Her first campaign, for fall, was shot in Harris' hometown of Cocoa Beach, Fla., and features the champion goalie wearing both on- and off-field apparel.
“My first memory of Umbro was when I refused to take off my orange and purple Umbro checkerboard shorts for church at five years old,” said Harris, who is also a FIFA World Cup champion. “I won that battle, and that drive to express myself and stay true to myself, even as a kid, is why I’m so excited about my partnership with Umbro. The brand is the original, and they understand the way the culture of football and the product they create inspires passion, commitment and courage on-and-off the field."
Want to look Peng on a budget? | Here’s 5 ways to without breaking the bank
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– Carmella posted to Twitter to hype her match at WWE Extreme Rules, noting she’s ready for Asuka. You can see her post below:
I was ready at #MITB I was ready last night I’ll be ready at #ExtremeRules https://t.co/61bVrpJre9 — Smackdown Womens Champion (@CarmellaWWE) July 4, 2018
– Speaking of Asuka, she shared the following picture of herself with a crowd of WWE cosplayers:
A municipal assemblyman from Kaga, Ishikawa Prefecture, is facing pressure to resign for posting slanderous comments online about a local restaurant that was eventually forced to close.
On Monday, the assembly agreed unanimously on a resolution requesting the resignation of Hiroto Inui of the Liberal Democratic Party. Inui, 47, said he would make the decision after consulting his supporters.
According to the Ishikawa Prefectural Police, Inui in May anonymously posted slanderous comments about the restaurant on about 10 different occasions, saying things like “there are cockroaches in the food.”
Fuji Television Network reported that the restaurant was forced to close in August, and the owner filed a complaint with the police.
The police later sent the case to prosecutors on suspicion of defamation, and the Komatsu Summary Court ordered Inui last month to pay a fine of ¥300,000. Inui said he paid the fine on Dec. 5.
Inui apologized last week, saying he and the owner were involved in a personal dispute.
John Brecknock, who has died aged 79, was a popular tenor with English National Opera in the 1970s; among his specialities were the operas of Massenet, notably Werther, which he sang opposite Janet Baker.
Opera magazine described him in that new production in 1977 as “the undoubted star of the evening”, adding that he “has all the technical resources necessary for him to be an ideal interpreter of the title role”.
He had made his Covent Garden debut in 1974 as Fenton in Falstaff with Tito Gobbi. Three years later he was at Paris Opera with Teresa Berganza in Rossini’s La Cenerentola and in 1978 sang Don Ottavio in Mozart’s Don Giovanni at the Met in New York with Joan Sutherland, who wrote of his “beautiful glossy voice and easy technique”.
John Leighton Brecknock was born at Long Eaton, Derbyshire, on November 29 1937, recalling accompanying his carpenter father on “firewatching” duties...
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Kourtney Kardashian is over Scott Disick's behavior.
On Sunday's Keeping Up With the Kardashians, Kourt returns home from her birthday vacation in Mexico and catches up with Kris Jenner.
"How was Scott?" Kourt asks.
"I think that he was jealous because you were having fun spending time with other people," Kris explains.
"Well that's really not fair," Kourtney says. "It's just like I can't even live my life. I can't even go anywhere. He needs to get a f--king life and leave me alone. All he does is try to make everybody else feel bad for him and try to make me look like the bad guy in this situation when clearly I'm not from 10 years of this going on."
Manager Alex McLeish praised Scotland's seven debutants for coping with the atmosphere and the conditions in a 2-0 defeat to Peru.
The Estadio Nacional de Lima was noisy as the home fans delivered a World Cup send-off to the players, while the temperature was stifling.
McLeish started with four new caps, while three more came off the bench.
"I'm proud of the mentality they showed in a cauldron of a place," he told BBC Scotland, "They embraced it."
'This is Our Nation, Now Get the F**k Out': Not the First Time America's Witnessed Hate, Not the Last
PHOENIX (AP) — One of three firefighters who suffered burns battling a brush fire outside Yuma remains hospitalized.
Authorities say two State Forestry firefighters were burned last Friday after falling into an ash pit 14 miles northeast of Yuma.
They say one firefighter suffered second- and third-degree burns and was flown to a Phoenix burn center where he was still being treated Monday.
The second firefighter was treated at a Yuma-area hospital and released.
Authorities say a third firefighter was injured Saturday on the same fire. He suffered minor burns and was also treated at a hospital and released.
The firefighters weren’t identified, but authorities say two are part of State Forestry’s crew in Phoenix and the other is a member of the State Forestry and the Department of Corrections’ crew in Yuma.
Travis Reinking, who attacked Waffle House in Nashville, was detained by police a number of times, including by the Secret Service at the White House. Reinking’s guns were taken away by the state after that, but they were given to his father, who eventually gave them back to his son. There are questions about the do-not-sell lists and other efforts that are supposed to keep guns from those who shouldn’t have them.
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Medical teams are working to contain a new Ebola outbreak in central Africa. Opposed to previous epidemics, they now have more tools at their disposal.
Moose chases group of snowboarders in Colorado Moose chases group of snowboarders speeding down mountain in Breckenridge, Colorado. "I was more concerned with not falling and being trampled," said one.
Moose transfixed by tire swing Every day for the last two years at his home in Colorado, John Woods has been visited by a friendly moose that plays with his backyard tire swing.
The death of a 92-year-old Montgomery woman whose body was found inside her home Monday is being investigated as a homicide, the Montgomery Police Department has confirmed.
Investigators say Mary Gedel's body was found in her home in the 1900 block of South Court Street after an acquaintance reported they hadn't seen her in several days.
Gedel's death was initially called only a death investigation but has since been upgraded to a homicide after a forensic evaluation confirmed the elderly woman's death came as a result of blunt-force trauma. There were also indications forced entry had been made into the home.
No arrests have been made at this point. The circumstances of the homicide remain under investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to call CrimeStoppers at 215-STOP, Secret Witness at 625-4000, or the Montgomery Police Department at 625-2831.
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Enjoy the CAPITOLA lifestyle! Here it is! In the coveted "Jewel Box" neighborhood! With an easy walk or bike ride to "Capitola Village" shops, restaurants and beaches, 41st Ave. shopping, or you can be out the door to one of Central California's premier reef surfbreaks at "Pleasure Point". This fabulous three bedroom, two bath home. Built in 1979 with a clean and well-planned 1500 sqft REVERSE floorplan is ready for you. Always well maintained, and now freshend for that next owner to really enjoy. This beautiful, Turn key, staged home.. will sell fast! Make it Yours!
For Goat 4-H we did goat yoga with the Explore 4-H Club.
At first when we got there we laid down on our yoga mats and sat down. If you don’t know what goat yoga is its pretty self-explanatory, you do yoga with goats around you. So, anyway we did this for Goat 4-H and we started with a relax pose, the relax pose was just laying down on your back and looking up. After this we did some animal poses like the dog, the cat/cow, the swan, and the cobra. After that we did the tree pose, which was having your leg up on your side and your hands up and you would just sway in the wind. The goats did not bother us much.
After all these poses and goat yoga was over and we did goat showmanship. I learned that you switch sides by going in front, not behind or over, and then we were done and that’s the meeting.
GROWING US fiscal deficits could not only accelerate the pace of interest rate hikes, but also generate turmoil where they intersect with the politics of trade. Even as we shift away from the age of easy money, central bank decision-making will rightly continue to hold the market's attention.
The ballot question on recreational marijuana may have gotten the approval of Massachusetts voters in November, but there seem to be more questions than answers about the implementation of the law.
Representative Tom Calter says a meeting of members of the delegation is being scheduled for early January with Plymouth Selectmen… :
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We asked Calter if the decision by the state Legislature to delay several key provisions of the law, including the licensing of pot shops goes against the will of the people:
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For now, it is still illegal in Massachusetts to sell marijuana except to registered medical marijuana patients.
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Three-division world champion Vasyl Lomachenko has undergone surgery to fix a torn labrum in his right shoulder.
The two-time Olympic gold medalist from Ukraine hopes to return to the ring later this year, according to a statement Wednesday from his promoter.
Lomachenko (11-1, 9 KOs) had arthroscopic surgery at the Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute in Los Angeles by orthopedic surgeon Neal ElAttrache.
Lomachenko says he hurt his shoulder during the second round of his 10th-round stoppage victory over Jorge Linares in New York on May 12 to defend his WBA lightweight title.
ElAttrache says Lomachenko had an "extensive" tear in his labrum along with cartilage damage, but the surgeon believes Lomachenko will make a full recovery.
Lomachenko initially planned to fight again Aug. 25, but won't make that date while recovering.
Jacob Eason, the newest Washington Huskies quarterback, spoke Monday with KJR 950-AM. Eason comes to UW after spending the last two seasons with the Georgia Bulldogs. John Bazemore The Associated Press
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Police who had issued an urgent appeal for information to trace a man who has gone missing in Leeds say he has been found safe.
Adam Spenceley, aged 34, was reported missing shortly after 2am today (Wednesday) from Leeds General Infirmary after he had attended the A&E department.
images from the hospital CCTV this morning.
West Yorkshire Police was "very concerned" for him and believed he may be sleeping rough in a vehicle.
The force has tweeted that he has been found safe and well.
April 12 Savanna Energy Services Corp
* Savanna announces receipt of demand for payment pursuant to second lien credit facility
* Savanna energy services -reviewing impact of notice and refinancing options, will look to engage with total with respect to refinancing options
* Savanna energy services corp - received notice of event of default pursuant to credit facility with aimco as result of acquisition by total energy services
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When Andrew McCabe (“McCabe and a Lower Loyalty,” Review & Outlook, April 14) said “divisive politics and partisan attacks” played a role in his firing, it is apparent he was correct. Unfortunately, those attacks and politics emanated from the FBI itself—him in particular. Thomas Jefferson’s warning that we should love our country but mistrust our government was well-founded. My fear is that our mistrust, stoked by the abuse of power by the very people who are supposed to protect our freedom, will lead to despair and surrender to the perceived inevitable collapse of representative government.
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WARWICK, R.I. (WPRI) — Concerns of Listeria have temporarily closed down the deli counter at the Stop & Shop store on Quaker Lane in Warwick.
A Stop & Shop spokesperson confirmed the closure to Eyewitness News, saying it was recently discovered that deli sliced meat and cheese sold at the location between January 18th and February 2nd may have been exposed to Listeria.
The supermarket chain has not received any confirmed illnesses, but decided to close the deli out of an abundance of caution.
Customers who purchased meats during this time may contact the Warwick store management.
The Rhode Island Department of Health said it is working with Stop & Shop and did the testing at its lab.
While the deli remains closed, the rest of the Quaker Lane location is open.
Deputy Prime Minister Ghassan Hasbani Tuesday met with Prime Minister Saad Hariri to discuss a trip to Washington on Wednesday where he is set to hold talks with World Bank officials on providing aid to Lebanon due to the refugee crisis.
Hasbani's trip follows the Brussels Conference On Supporting The Future of Syria And The Region earlier this month, which a Lebanese delegation headed by Hariri attended.
Turning to the contentious vote law debate, Hasbani said that he was not sure if a ministerial committee tasked with following up on the matter would hold meetings soon.
Hasbani, who is also Lebanon's health minister, also said that there have been no calls for the Cabinet to convene.
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There’s a little daffodil
well, there are so many things, really
there’s doctors and dentists
and baby teeth still connected
where they shouldn’t be,
dying post-maturely.
There’s a patient who’s an anomaly
and she’s annoying-
she cries and cries but refuses medication-
she doesn’t want to let her guard down.
There’s lots of cities with different
things and people in them,
I can’t imagine why I chose this one
but I was mistaken and now I’m stuck here-
But there is a rocky layer
on the shore of the ocean,
it’s good for balancing on
during difficult conversations
or trying to redirect neural pathways
through positive thinking
via your therapist’s instructions
or whatever, it’s good for walking.
And there’s a little daffodil
I can’t see it, but I know it’s there
it’s strong, upheld and vibrantly yellow
and someday,
I’ll pluck it from somewhere.
Authorities are searching for an inmate who escaped the George County Regional Facility at 7:00 p.m. Saturday.
According to the Mississippi Department of Corrections, Eugene Robinson escaped in a stolen champagne 2000 GMC Sonoma truck with a Greene County tag GR7 315.
WANTED: ESCAPEE STATE INMATE EUGENE ROBINSON, from George Co. Regional Facility 7 p.m. today. Convicted of armed robbery in Choctaw Co. & burglary in Oktibbeha Co. Fled in stolen champagne 2000 GMC Sonoma truck, Greene Co. tag #GR7 315. Call 662-745-6611, ext. 4200, or local LE pic.twitter.com/FgwwbHK3XD — MDOC (@MS_MDOC) February 4, 2018
Robinson was convicted of armed robbery in Choctaw County and burglary in Oktibbeha County.
If you have any information, please call 662-745-6677, ext. 4200 or your local law enforcement.
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A priest, rabbi, imam and Buddhist monk walk into a football game … That's the premise of one of three Toyota Super Bowl ads.
The 60-second spot, by Saatchi & Saatchi was released Saturday and melds religion and sports to to make a lighthearted appeal for unity. The four religious figures flee their respective houses of worship in a Toyota Tundra to arrive at a football game together only to be chastised by a couple of nuns for running late.
The spot, called "One Team," will run prior to the halftime show, with an on-air introduction from NBC Sports anchor Dan Patrick. The ad joins two other Toyota ads in the game that were released Friday that carry Olympic and Paralympic themes.
Cooler than normal temperatures this week. And then some weekend rain chances. Click and watch the forecast video for details.
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I can't speak for all the NRL clubs, but I do know that's not the case for Melbourne - who, incidentally, have never shirked a WCC following a Grand Final win.For them it is not about not caring, it's mainly that the game is a week out from the start of the season andentails shipping a squad half way around the world to play in frigid weather when you have been conditioning the guys to start a season at the end of an Aussie summer.Storm have previously tried to have a couple of their WCC played in Oz to no avail.Most of the Aussie fans, however, don't give a damn unless their club is involved.Anyway, I have said for years - since 2000 in fact when storm played St Helens(and beat them 44-6 iirc) - that it didn't count unless it was played 2 weeks after the respective Grand Finals with the full Premiership squads.it'd be a trophy that mattered.
A 29-year-old man who told dispatchers his name was Rumpelstiltskin was arrested at a Mt. Pleasant hotel last week after making several 911 calls to hurl insults at law enforcement.
Calls from the Davison area man began coming in to Isabella County Central Dispatch shortly before 3 a.m. Friday according to reports from the Isabella County Sheriff’s Office.
The man became belligerent during the calls and began to curse, calling police “German shepherds,” according to the report.
Despite telling dispatchers his name was Rumpelstiltskin, deputies eventually located the man in the Days Inn, where he was arrested for misuse of the 911 system, according to the report.
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Police noted the man was highly intoxicated at the time of arrest.
NEW YORK (AP) — Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has made fixing Facebook his personal challenge this year, and the company has already announced several changes to that end.
For example, it's showing users more posts from friends and family instead of businesses and publishers.
But it's far from clear if these tweaks will produce lasting change, or if they're merely cosmetic adjustments designed to generate goodwill while keeping people glued to Facebook.
Critics such as Roger McNamee, a venture capitalist and early Facebook investor, say the recent changes don't address the threats to elections or public health that Facebook needs to address.
Zuckerberg says it will take some time — "months," perhaps — for its changes to make their way to users.
Victor Moses to begin Premier League title defense with Chelsea against Burnley
The fixtures for the upcoming campaign were announced on Wednesday.
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(NBC News) The man accused of driving into a crowd of protesters in Charlottesville, Virginia Saturday, killing one person and injuring 19 more was denied bond during his first court appearance Monday.
Heather Heyer, 32, was killed in the attack. She was among a group protesting a gathering of white nationalists.
Police say 20-year-old James Alex Fields, Jr. Intentionally crashed into the crowd.
The organizer of the white nationalist rally that drew the large crowd of counter-protesters blamed law enforcement.
“What happened yesterday was the result of the Charlottesville Police officers refusing to do their job,” Jason Kessler said Sunday.
He was quickly drowned out by shouts, then punched and chased before police moved in.
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Ethiopian Airlines has started services to Barcelona, its 13th destination in Europe.
A colorful inaugural ceremony was held at the VIP Salon on July 1, 2018 in the presence of Ethiopian Group CEO Mr Tewolde GebreMariam, H.E. Mr Borja Montesino Martinez, Spanish Ambassador to Ethiopia, Ethiopian Executive Management members, invited guests and members of the press.
Tewolde GebreMariam
Group CEO Mr Tewolde GebreMariam expressed their delight over the launch of services to Barcelona.
Borja Montesino Martinez
Spanish Ambassador to Ethiopia H.E. Borja Montesino Martinez also commended Ethiopian Airlines for the contribution in providing seamless connectivity options for business people as well as tourists from Barcelona to the airlines’ 58 destinations in Africa via its main hub in Addis Ababa.
It's hard to even imagine finding out you are expecting a baby and all the joy that comes with it and then finding out you have cancer.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Louisville senior running back Jeremy Smith plans to transfer after sustaining a season-ending foot injury in September.
Cardinals spokesman Rocco Gasparro said Monday night in a text message that coach Bobby Petrino granted Smith’s request for a release to transfer. Louisville’s top returning rusher entering this season played one game and was injured in practice two days before the team faced defending national champion Clemson.
The 6-foot-2, 224-pound Smith transferred from Fresno City Community College after one season and rushed for 270 yards and three touchdowns as a sophomore. He had 382 yards rushing in 2016 and ranked third on the team with eight TDs.
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OTTAWA — Student and library associations are voicing their support for a section of the Copyright Act that allows materials to be used for educational purposes without infringing copyright.
The Canadian Alliance of Student Associations is telling a House of Commons committee today that restrictions on the scope of that exception will hurt students and educators, especially if it leads to higher costs.
The law is currently being reviewed by the Commons commitee on industry, science and technology.
The association says increased tuition costs for students and limited resources available to teachers would have a chilling effect on education.
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A man admitted possessing a psychoactive substance – formerly known as a ‘legal high’ – while in Dartmoor prison.
Luke Hale appeared at Plymouth Crown Court today where he pleaded guilty to possession of the synthetic cannabinoid, which aims to mimic the class B drug cannabis, between November 2 and November 10, 2016 and while he was imprisoned at HMP Dartmoor.
The now-banned drug is more frequently referred to by its street name of 'Spice'.
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Hale, aged 27 and of Winterborne in Bristol, pleaded not guilty to being in possession of a bladed or sharply pointed article, namely two syringes, during the same period while in HMP Dartmoor.
The Crown Prosecution Service had not yet determined whether it will accept both pleas and the case was adjourned until a later date.
Hale was granted bail pending the adjourned hearing.
HUNTINGTON STATION, N.Y. (AP) — The last living member of a pioneering unit that paved the way for the U.S. military's first black paratroopers has died. Clarence Beavers was 96.
The A.L. Jacobsen Funeral Home in Huntington Station, New York, says Beavers died Dec. 4.
Newsday reports the Harlem-born Beavers joined the segregated U.S. Army in 1941 and rose to the rank of sergeant. In 1944, he and 19 other black soldiers became part of a test platoon for airborne training. Beavers and 16 others passed, setting the foundation for what became the all-black 555th Parachute Infantry Battalion, known as the Triple Nickels.
Beavers, who lived in Huntington Station on Long Island, was the last of the original 17.
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The 555th spent the last year of the war fighting forest fires set in the Pacific Northwest by Japanese balloon-transported bombs.
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Four men armed with explosives and guns broke into the Langlaagte Driving Licencing Testing Centre (DLTC ) on Sunday, Johannesburg's public safety MMC Michael Sun said.
The suspects had allegedly overpowered the security guards at gunpoint and got into the DLTC, Sun said in a statement on Monday.
The suspects stole face-value documents used to print licences and licence discs. They also bombed three drop safes, but only managed to access money from one safe, Sun said.
"This crime of targeting our DLTC, where we serve residents, will not be taken by us lying down. This will not be tolerated under my watch, and as the department we will ensure that we and SAPS will put these criminals behind bars."
The centre remained closed on Monday, however, those who had booked their driver's licence tests would be assisted, as that section of the centre was not affected.
The public were requested to make use of the Florida or Randburg DLTC for other licencing needs.
Source: News24
Speaking about his memories of the incident recently , Southgate said: "I was a volunteer, really [in Euro '96]. The type of character I was, I felt you should put yourself forward. It is probably braver not to, if you are not confident."
Javier Mascherano wants to leave Barcelona in the January transfer window. This is no secret anymore. The Argentinean ace wants to have more game time in order to make it into Argentina’s World Cup squad.Hebei Fortune are reported to have offered Barcelonato sign El Jefecito in the January transfer window but Barcelona want more money if they are to offload the experienced centre-back. Mundo Deportivo ​According to , however, Barcelona have also identified Mascherano’s replacement. Palmeiras’ starlet Yerry Mina, in fact,but Barcelona may need to ask Palmeiras to anticipate the signing of the Colombian centre-back if Mascherano leaves in January.Mina, 23, will move to Barcelona in a € 9 million deal next summer butIf Mascherano leaves in January, Barcelona already know who would replace him.
Nintendo Switch consoles have been given another new update by Nintendo.
Version 2.2.0 is available to download now, following a period of offline maintenance by Nintendo.
Nintendo is yet to reveal exactly what the update does, but it is said to improve the user experience.
Here's what it says on the Nintendo website: "General system stability improvements to enhance the user's experience."
The Nintendo Switch has already been taken offline once this week, and will be down once again on Wednesday, April 19.
The next period of maintenance begins at 6.45pm (PT) and runs until 8pm (PT), which means UK users won't be affected until 1.45am until 3am on April 20.
According to Nintendo, "some network services may become unavailable", including online play and rankings. It will also impact 3DS and Wii U.
It's possible Nintendo is laying the foundations for the Nintendo Switch Online Service, which is scheduled to launch this autumn.
Inspirational readings and poetry will be interwoven with great choral music and contemporary songs in the Larimer Chorale’s one-of-a-kind production of seasonal favorites on the evenings of December 15 and 16, both at 7:30 p.m,, at First United Methodist Church, 1005 Stover Street, Fort Collins. Join the Larimer Chorale and guest artists in a unique, surround-sound presentation of holiday pageantry and wonder, featuring glorious seasonal music and our signature candle-lighting vignette. Members of the audience will also have the opportunity to join in the singing of traditional carols. The perfect way to celebrate the holiday season! Tickets are $25; $15 for students and first responders; children 8 and under, free. Details and tickets at http://lctix.com/candlelight-christmas
Firefighters rescue paratrooper from tree at military base
EDINBURGH, Ind. (AP) — Firefighters have rescued a paratrooper who became stuck in a tree during a training exercise at a central Indiana military base.
Bargersville Fire Chief Jason Ramey says two firefighters and a member of the military used an aerial ladder to reach the paratrooper stuck about 50 feet off the ground about 11 p.m. Friday at Camp Atterbury.
Ramey tells the Franklin Daily Journal the firefighters used ropes to secure the paratrooper before cutting away the parachute and tree branches, Ramey said. The paratrooper was freed uninjured from the tree around 12:15 a.m. Saturday.
Camp Atterbury is located about 30miles south of Indianapolis.
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St. Lucie County sheriff's deputies took part in annual active shooter training Monday, march 19, 2018. Sheriff Ken Mascara talked about being prepared in the wake of the Parkland school shooting. WILL GREENLEE/TCPALM Wochit
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An investigation into the damage of a mailbox in rural Montgomery County, Sunday, resulted in the arrest of 47-year old Mark D. Berggren, of rural Red Oak. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office charged Berggren with Criminal Mischief in the 4th Degree following the incident, which happened on 230th Street. Berggren was taken into custody at his home, at around 8:50-a.m., Sunday, His bond was set at $1,000. Sheriff’s Deputies were assisted in their investigation by Red Oak Police.
Passers-by helped free the boy from under the car by jacking it up before firefighter paramedics arrived. He was transported to the hospital, where he was listed as critical.
April 28 PZ Cormay SA:
* Said on Thursday that in the course of discussions concerning changing a cooperation formula, Diagdev SAS renounced a cooperation with company's unit Orphée SA which was signed in 2015 and concerned creation of a new 3-DIFF hematologic analyzer
* Diagdev SAS expressed a will to negotiate the rules of terminating the cooperation Source text for Eikon:
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March 29 Katrina Group Ltd
* katrina to expand overseas footprint, enters into mou with leading restaurant chain operator, Ajisen China
* Proposed collaboration expected to be by way of franchise or joint ventur
* Parties shall negotiate and determine manner of proposed collaboration, whether by way of franchise or joint venture
* Definitive agreement is expected to be negotiated and finalised by first half of 2017
* Katrina and Ajisen China to collaborate in opening restaurants under "so pho" brand in hong kong and prc Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
BOSTON (CBS) — A new study says the workplace can be physically and emotionally taxing.
Researchers at Harvard surveyed more than 3,000 working Americans.
About half said their job spilled over into their personal lives and they often had to work during “off” hours.
A third said they have no control over their schedule and sadly, a fifth of workers said they face a hostile or threatening social environment at work.
While the survey revealed red flags for both white-collar and blue-collar workers, it wasn’t all bad.
American workers, in general, say they enjoy a certain amount of autonomy, feel confident about their skill sets and most said they had supportive bosses and good friends at work.
But obviously, employers have a lot of work to do to ensure everyone feels both safe and fulfilled on the job.
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A man has died following a three-vehicle crash north of Tracadie, N.B., Monday afternoon.
New Brunswick RCMP say the crash happed along Highway 11 near Six Roads, N.B., around 1:30 p.m.
Police believe a car crossed the centre line and collided with a transport truck hauling logs.
Police say the driver of the car, who was from Cantons de Basque, died at the scene.
A female passenger in the car was taken to hospital with serious injuries, according to the RCMP.
“A second vehicle was also involved in the crash when it was unable to avoid the collision,” police said in a new release. “The driver, a 27-year-old woman and two children under the age of five, were not injured."
Police say during the crash, the driver of the transport truck lost control and went off the overpass into the road below.
The 43-year-old driver was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
Police say the investigation remains ongoing.
Reps. Sean Duffy and Mark Meadows react on 'The Ingraham Angle' after the FBI's Andrew McCabe is fired as DOJ and FBI face questions of misconduct.
Superstar Zion Williamson scored 37 points Tuesday for Spartanburg (S.C.) Day, leading the Griffins to a 105-49 win against Oakbrook Prep and the SCISA Region I-2A title.
And, of course, he had some amazing dunks.
Williamson also set a record Tuesday, notching his 27th 30-point game, breaking the mark that stood for more than 25 years. And he’s just a junior.
Check out full highlights from the game below from Ballislife.com.
Apple is making a push into original video content for Apple Music with Planet of the Apps and other shows. John Martellaro and Dave Hamilton join Jeff Gamet to look at how reality TV fits in with Apple’s plans. They also look at the state of personal privacy with smart TVs and more.
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Chevron (NYSE:CVX) is set to reconfirm its commitment to the North Sea, restarting a bidding process to develop the Rosebank field and considering extending the life of one of its main assets in U.K. waters, Financial Times reports.
CVX has been working to cut its North Sea project costs since the 2014 oil price crash, but its cancellation of a $1.8B order last year of a floating production and offloading vessel for the field raised fears it would abandon development; CVX now tells FT it expects to relaunch the tender process for the Rosebank FPSO later this year.
A final decision may be several years away, but the move likely will be viewed as a positive sign that CVX and its partners, including Suncor Energy (NYSE:SU), are committed to the Rosebank development, which is estimated to hold more than 300M recoverable barrels of oil.
CVX also will soon make a final investment decision on extending the life of its Captain field northeast of Aberdeen, which has been producing since 1997.
Two area organizations are planning candidate forums in February in preparation of the March 6 Texas party primaries.
“Get out and vote” will be at 6 p.m. on Feb. 5 at The Carpenter Shop in Nocona. Join them for a soup supper and baked goods auction.
This is a fundraiser for Meals on Wheels, which will receive all the proceeds. Cost will be $5 for adults and $2.50 for children age 10 and under.
Organizers invite guests to bring questions for the candidates, but advise they will be monitored so the evening can be enlightening and enjoyable for voters and candidates states their flier.
The Amity Club will have its biennial Candidates Forum and Soup Supper on Feb. 15 at the Bowie Community Center, west end. Serving will begin at 5:30 p.m.
Price of admission is a donation to the club’s scholarship fund. There also will be a baked goods auction. Make plans to attend the events.
If you are interesting in writing and live in the New Orleans area join Southern Christian Writers in the Gospel Bookstore. Published authors offer insights bi-monthly. Critique sessions bi-monthly to refine the craft of writing. All genre of Christian writing welcome.
April 24 (Reuters) - First Industrial Realty Trust Inc :
* FIRST INDUSTRIAL REALTY TRUST REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2018 RESULTS
* Q1 EARNINGS PER SHARE $0.30
* Q1 EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW $0.13 — THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S
* Q1 FFO PER SHARE $0.38
* FOR 2018 SEES NAREIT FFO $1.53 -$1.63 PER SHARE
* FY2018 FFO PER SHARE VIEW $1.61 — THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
DELPHI, Ind. (AP) — Authorities are performing autopsies on two bodies found near a northern Indiana creek during a search for two missing 13-year-old girls.
State Police Sgt. Kim Riley says the autopsies are set for Wednesday morning in Terre Haute.
Riley said Tuesday that authorities haven’t identified the bodies that were found during a search for teenagers Liberty German and Abigail Williams, but that they suspect foul play.
The bodies were discovered along Deer Creek near Delphi, about 60 miles northwest of Indianapolis and about three-quarters of a mile from an abandoned railroad bridge where the two girls were dropped off Monday to go hiking. They were reported missing hours later after they did not appear at a predetermined meeting place.
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Capelli Salon Studio owner Alicia Soulier explains why now was the time to undergo renovations and what clients will experience.
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No Glasses, No Problem! How To View The Solar Eclipse Using Cereal Box
No Glasses, No Problem! How To View The Solar Eclipse Using Cereal Box
Viewing the solar eclipse is something we can all enjoy, come August 21st. NASA released a video showing you how to safely view the eclipse using a cereal box. Greg and Abbi walk you through the process.
A big shoutout to the Riverton Chamber of Commerce for hosting a fabulous Easter Egg hunt for hundreds of kids this afternoon at Jaycee Park. When the horn went off, kids raced past the barriers scooping up the candy-filled eggs and other pieces of candy placed around the grounds.
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Riverbend Players presents “Vintage Hitchcock: A Live Radio Play” by Joe Landry, which includes The Lodger, Sabotage and 39 Steps. This is a reader’s theater presentation, so even if you have no experience in theater, please come to the audition on one of the following dates:
Thursday, August 24 at 10:00 a.m. or 5:00 p.m.
Friday, August 25 at 10:00 a.m. or 5:00 p.m.
Saturday August 26 at 10 a.m. or 5:00 p.m.
Auditions will be held at North Coast Recreational District, 36155 9th Street in Nehalem, Oregon. No preparation is needed — auditions consist of readings from the script. If the above dates are not convenient for you, please contact Director Brian McMahon at the numbers listed below.
Rehearsals begin in September. The seven performances will be at the NCRD Performing Arts Center for three weekends, from November 3 to November 19.
This will be fun so don’t miss it.
Let’s make this a true community event!
The Tennessee Department of Transportation announced that the new interchange in Cleveland on APD 40 will be officially opened with a dedication ceremony on Friday, May 5. The interchange, which will open up a large industrial park and a 200 acre commercial area, will be named the Mayor Tom Rowland Interchange.
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April 28 Sonae Capital SGPS SA:
* Said on Thursday that via the unit CapWatt SGPS SA it has reached an agreement with Tecneira Tecnologias Energeticas SA to acquire the company Ventos da Serra Producao de Energia SA (Ventos da Serra) for 29.1 million euros ($31.8 million)
* Ventos da Serra owns and operates a photovoltaic plant with an installed capacity of 10 MW, located at Ferreira do Alentejo
* It has also acquired, from the same entity, the company Lusobrisa Producao de Energia Electrica SA (Lusobrisa) for 5.4 million euros
* Lusobrisa owns a wind farm located in Loures and Arruda dos Vinhos, with installed capacity of 5 MW
* Following these acquisitions, the total installed capacity held or operated by CapWatt's controlled companies will be of 73 MW
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Hooters is experimenting with a restaurant that doesn’t feature waitresses in tight tops, but instead will operate like a fast food joint.
The Hooters Management Corporation opened the “Hoots” restaurant Monday just outside Chicago, where patrons order from a front counter as opposed to a table.
Hooters CEO Neil Kiefer says the Hoots restaurant is a test that will only serve about a dozen menu items, including chicken wings.
The NPD Group says fast food places are expected to gain more traffic since sit-down restaurants are at a stand-still in number of customers.
The nearest Hooters locations for Ken Tenn residents are in Memphis and Clarksville.
Crawford’s daughter, Kaia Gerber, proved to be the breakout star not only on the runway , but off of it as well.
While the New York Rangers have surprised with how well the defense has played, the right side is still a weakness. The Buffalo Sabres may have the solution to this problem.
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RENO, Nev. (AP) — A federal lawsuit accuses the ex-wife of Oklahoma energy tycoon T. Boone Pickens of racial discrimination at her rural Nevada dude ranch.
The lawsuit says wealthy philanthropist Madeleine Pickens told the African-American chef she recruited from the country club she owns in California to cook “black people food,” not “white people food,” at the Elko County ranch.
Armand Appling says Pickens listed off fried chicken, BBQ ribs and corn bread as good examples.
Appling says Pickens’ stereotypical references were commonplace at the ranch stretching across 900 square miles, about 50 miles west of the Utah line. He alleges he was fired 2014 in retaliation for complaining about a hostile work environment.
Pickens’ lawyers say the comments were not racially motivated. At worst, they say, the remarks were rude and insensitive.
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SAO PAULO (AP) — Police have searched the offices of Philips in Brazil and are executing arrest warrants for two people linked to the Dutch electronics company.
Wednesday’s operation is part of an investigation into suspected fraud in the supply of medical equipment to the National Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedics and the Rio de Janeiro Health Department.
Prosecutors allege that several companies formed a cartel to win and inflate contracts. In all, 22 arrest warrants were issued and 44 addresses searched.
Prosecutors say two warrants are for people linked to Philips. The company says one had been an executive who has left the company, while the other works in sales. It says the current employee was brought in for questioning and that the company is cooperating with the authorities.
MOViN 92.5 Street Team was partying it up outside of the Tacoma Dome for the Katy Perry Concert! They had a make-up artist giving fabulous make-overs for the concert, a photo booth with fun props and left shark putting down awesome dance moves and taking pictures!! Did you stop by the tent and get your photo taken? If you did, find it below!
MILAN, Feb 14 European shares steadied on Tuesday, as gains in the auto sector on news that PSA Group is in talks to buy General Motors' European auto operations and stronger banking stocks offset weaker consumer and pharma stocks. The pan-European STOXX 600 index ended flat at 370.2 points, staying near 13-month highs hit in the previous session when the index rose for its fifth session in a row.
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ATLANTA (AP) – Atlanta is a bit closer to having an official record of how close its mayoral election runoff was.
Fulton County election officials on Monday certified the county’s portion of the votes from the Dec. 5 runoff. Officials in DeKalb County, which also includes part of Atlanta, planned to certify their results later Monday.
The official Fulton County results show Keisha Lance Bottoms with 42,887 votes, or 51.33 percent, and Mary Norwood with 40,668, or 48.67 percent.
That represents a slight bump for Bottoms in Fulton County. She had 42,747 votes, compared with Norwood’s 40,612, in unofficial tallies released the day after the election.
Norwood said Monday she plans to ask for a recount.
Fulton elections director Richard Barron said a recount could be completed by the end of the week.
Police: Man shot to death in Evanston
A man was shot to death early Monday in north suburban Evanston.
Officers responded about 2:45 a.m. after a 25-year-old man suffered a gunshot wound to the head during a fight with another male on Howard Street near Chicago Avenue, according to Evanston police. The shooter then ran away northbound.
The man was taken to Saint Francis Hospital in Evanston, where he was pronounced dead, police said. The Cook County medical examiner’s office has not confirmed the fatality.
Several witnesses have been located and were speaking to investigators, police said. Additional details were not available.
At least one car of a New Jersey Transit train derailed at Penn Station in Manhattan at about 8:55 p.m. Thursday. About 100 people were on board the train. The FDNY said no one was hurt. Penn Station is the nation's busiest train station.
Federal Trial Begins For Leaders Accused Of Occupying Wildlife Refuge
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Federal prosecutors in Oregon are getting a second chance to prove the armed occupation of a wildlife refuge was illegal. Jury selection is underway in Portland, Oregon.
HENLEY put in a good performance as they draw their match against a strong Camberley A team last week.
Undaunted by the grading difference in Camberley’s favour, Henley’s Ed Batstone and David Lindsay scored wins for Henley, while Andy Eagle and Graham Sexton both drew to level the score at 3-3.
Since their promotion to Division 1, Henley has had a difficult season where they picked up just one point in the matches played against Reading A and B sides, with draws from Andy Eagle and David Lindsay.
NEW ALBANY, Ohio (AP) — A pub owner outside of Columbus says he can’t understand why someone put racist fliers on vehicles at an apartment complex saying black people aren’t welcome at his establishment.
WCMH-TV the fliers placed on windshields concerning Average Joe’s Pub in New Albany included a racial slur.
Average Joe’s co-owner Paul Rockwell says the fliers have created distress for him and his staff as they answer calls from people who have read Facebook posts about the racist message.
Rockwell says he’s sorry it happened and that Average Joe’s opens its doors to everyone. He says “we’re not going to allow hate to be spread in our name.”
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Tamala Edwards sits down with Octavius Catto biographers Daniel Biddle and Murray Dubin to discuss the life and legacy of this Philadelphia Civil Rights Hero. (WPVI)
Four Dead in Apparent Murder-Suicide
The coroner says a mother, her two children aged 4 and 1 and the children's father were found shot to death in a home in South Carolina.
A non-profit organization is working to improve the state of Georgia city-by-city and this year they're focusing on Albany.
No offense to "The Big Four" fashion capitals, but―subtle differences aside―the street style in New York, London, Milan, and Paris all kind of tends to blend together. Such is not the case in Tokyo, where wildly creative dressing is a way of life for men and women alike. While the hardcore punk and kawaii Harajuku looks still remain popular in Japan, we're seeing a lot more streetwear, logos, and magpie eccentricity à la Gucci. Here, 50 of the most inspiring outfits from Tokyo Fashion Week.
Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa has announced that a general election will be held on July 30 - a vote that could be crucial to securing foreign investment. David Doyle reports.
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Check out Heather McDonald headlining Punch Line Sacramento this weekend!
Tickets available at www.PunchLineSac.com or at the Punch Line box office 916-925-8500
One show tonight, Friday 2/2 and early and late shows Saturday 2/3
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Re: Forming 6.5-06 AI brass For a 6.5-06, you can go either way, 270 or 25-06. The easiest is using a 25-06, lube inside of necks and just run a 6.5 expander in the neck and trim to 2.484", chamfer, prime, and shoot. For 270 brass, you anneal if you can (not terribly important on new brass, but more consistent forming), trim to 2.484", lube inside necks and case, run them thru your 6.5-06 die and check trim length again. Chamfer,prime and shoot. The 270 cases will have some slightly thicker necks after forming. Use the best brass you can afford. Happy shooting. __________________
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Green County authorities say an 18-year-old Monroe girl was injured in an early Sunday morning crash on Buckeye Road. A news release Sunday says Jennifer R. Wild was taken to the hospital for injuries sustained in the crash that investigators say was the result of her failing to negotiate a curve, veering off the road and hitting a utility pole.
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Since late summer, Bergen’s Health Authority (Helse Bergen) have treated patients of all ages diagnosed with scabies.
‘This isn’t common’, said communications advisor, Marthe Stangenes, of Helse Bergen, to VG newspaper.
Section Senior Doctor, Turid Thune, at Haukeland University Hospital, told the newspaper that they might usually get one case per month of scabies, which are a type of mite.
‘Maybe less than that, but now we are continuing to get referrals, or questions from general practitioners, after many people have tried treatment and not been cured,’ said Thune.
She said that scabies are highly contagious, and typically contaminate through skin contact, but also via objects, and clothing.
So far this year, Helse Bergen has dealt with 87 cases.
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There's always a competition among expectant mothers to deliver the first baby in the new year. Each year's firstborn gets a place in history -- name and picture in the newspaper and, nowadays, wide social media exposure.
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The Laurence Manning Academy junior varsity boys’ basketball team defeated Orangeburg Prep 37-25 on Friday evening. Kyle Horton led the team with 15 points, while Trey Sharpe had nine, Denzell Sigler had eight, A.J. Nelson had three and Buddy Gales had two points.
A lot of businesses are finding it hard to find workers in the Vernon area, but the company behind the planned salad products operation in Coldstream said it has a strategy for finding labour.
Vegpro International will be hiring up to 200 staff for the $60 million operation on 700 acres purchased from the Coldstream Ranch.
President Gerry Van Winden said they hope to hire as many locals as possible, but they will look elsewhere if needed.
READ MORE: Quebec salad company expected to create over 150 jobs in the north Okanagan
“We can count on foreign labour. Especially on the farming side,” he said.
Van Winden said at least 50% of their farm workers in Quebec are from Mexico.
He said most of the jobs will be year round, starting at $15 an hour.
I'm looking to implement a StackOverflow style QA web-app for a client. They are a medium sized enterprise software company with knowledgeable people across support, professional services, sales, and development. Each department has deep knowledge across all the verticals into which we sell, but that information is relatively silo-ed. I can see in our internal communications all of the knowledge that is lost or hidden because it cannot be easily found when needed. There are lots of products out there (open source and otherwise). I'm looking at a few. * https://marketplace.atlassian.com/plugins/com.atlassian.confluence.plugins.confluence-questions/cloud/overview * http://meta.stackexchange.com/a/37953 My question to the HN community here is: Have you implemented one of these systems before? If so can you share any tip or pitfalls to avoid? How did you sell this up the chain of command? Or did it come from upon high? (This is a bottom-up initiative) Thanks!
Chelsea new boy Tiemoue Bakayoko has made his mark on the Premier League this season, and certainly hasn't been scared of the top flight's infamous physicality.
The 23-year-old midfielder is a talented star in the making but he remains raw, proven by his high foul count so early in the season.
But while he ranks highly among the dirtiest players in 2017/18, several aces are higher in the charts than him.
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This is part two of Crikey's look into alternative border protection and asylum seeker policies. Read part one here.
Regional cooperation and pathways in the Asia Pacific
Any long-term solution would require regional cooperation, phasing out people smugglers with new governmental pathways, and identifying asylum seekers at their source. For example, responding to Myanmar’s Rohingya crisis with anything other than a “nope nope nope” would go a long way to reducing people's need for riskier options.
Follow Kevin Hart through a day after his cheating scandal in J. Cole’s new music video from his KOD album.
J. Cole dropping his latest album, KOD only a few days after its announcement, releasing the excellent video for “ATM,” and now releasing yet another video from the album, this time for “Kevin’s Heart.”
The song’s title is an obvious play on Kevin Hart who is staring in the music video. Cole opts to take on the director’s chair for this video, co-directing the video with Scott Lazer, and appearing only in a brief cameo of Cole and Hart stroller shopping.
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Tiger Woods had five drugs in his system when he was arrested in May on suspicion of driving under the influence, according to a report Monday. At the time, Woods told authorities that he was taking Vicodin and Xanax, but per ESPN, a toxicology report from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office indicated the additional presences of Ambien, Dilaudid and THC, the chemical responsible for marijuana’s psychoactive effects.
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US congressman hosted fake hearing for Ukrainian TV Let’s go to the Capitol where a panel discussion conducted in a window-less room in the basement of the building has taken fake news to a whole new level. RT’s Marina Portnaya explains.
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SALT LAKE CITY — Willie Nelson is blaming Utah’s high altitude for forcing him to cut a performance near Salt Lake City short.
Nelson ended his show early at the USANA Amphitheatre in suburban West Valley City on Sunday night.
He later apologized in a statement posted to his Twitter and Facebook accounts. The 84-year-old country music legend explained: “The altitude got to me. I am feeling better now and headed for lower ground.”
Nelson’s publicist didn’t immediately respond to a request for further comment Monday.
Nelson was forced to cancel several concerts earlier this year because of what his publicist said was a bad cold.
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NexTracker has delivered solar trackers totalling 754MW to Enel Green Power's Villanueva photovoltaic project in Mexico.
Swinerton Renewable Energy has been subcontracted by NexTracker to help with the installation at the project site in Torreón.
Villanueva will also feature NexTracker’s NX data management and control platform, as well as 26,000 piers and 2614km of torque tubes.
NexTracker chief executive Dan Shugar said: “This announcement demonstrates NexTracker’s ability to massively scale and innovate with our customers in new markets, of which Mexico is especially promising.
“Our installation partner, Swinerton Renewable Energy, has been instrumental in supporting array construction.”
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Google has confirmed that it's working on an update for the Chrome web browser to fix a bug that leaves users open to phishing attacks. The vulnerability will be patched on all versions of Chrome, including those on iOS and macOS.
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In a few weeks, teenagers will stumble bleary eyed and yawning into middle and high schools to beat that early morning bell. But in California, that could change by 2020. That’s if the state legislature passes a bill next month which would require all middle and high schools to open at 8:30 a.m. or later.
Here & Now‘s Robin Young talks with California State Sen. Anthony Portantino (@Portantino), a Democrat representing the San Fernando and San Gabriel Valley areas, who proposed the bill, and with Nancy Chaires Espinoza, a legislative advocate for the California School Boards Association, which opposes it.
Folks in power wheelchairs may get a charge from a decision out of Barrie City Hall. Council on Monday night voted to have staff start figuring out how to install wheelchair and mobility scooter charging stations at key city-owned locations. Staff will study the feasibility of installing these devices at locations such as City Hall, the libraries, and city recreation centres, and report back in the coming weeks.
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Arguing about money can be a strong predictor for divorce, research has shown.
To avoid spats over spending, Janine and Dom Detore — stars of CNBC's "Staten Island Hustle," who have been married for 27 years — say there is a simple mindset couples can cultivate.
They would know — with seven kids and two businesses (Dom is a general contractor and owner of 2D Construction in Staten Island and Janine owns a children's boutique) the Detores have had to learn how to make it all work.
The key, Janine explains, is respecting each other's financial decisions, even when you disagree.
"It's when you work together as a team that this works," Janine says. "Once you start disrespecting each other, and each other's space and each other's feelings and their thoughts, your marriage is lost."
ALAMEDA, Calif. — The Oakland Raiders have signed quarterback Garrett Gilbert to the practice squad ahead of their first playoff game in 14 years.
Agent Leigh Steinberg announced the move on his Twitter account Monday. Gilbert spent time on the Raiders practice squad last season and was cut by the team in the offseason.
The Raiders were seeking a quarterback familiar with their offense with starter Derek Carr sidelined with a broken leg and backup Matt McGloin’s status in question with an injured left shoulder. That leaves rookie Connor Cook as the only healthy quarterback under contract.
Oakland (12-4) opens the postseason Saturday at AFC South champion Houston (9-7).
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MUNICH, April 12 Cristiano Ronaldo struck twice as holders Real Madrid came from behind to win 2-1 at Bayern Munich in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final on Wednesday.
Bayern's Arturo Vidal opened the scoring and missed a penalty but Ronaldo volleyed the equaliser in the 47th minute and scored the winner 13 minutes from time when he was picked out by Marco Asenio and finished calmly.
Vidal struck in the 25th minute when he evaded Nacho and met Thiago Alcantara's corner with a thumping header to cap off a spell of Bayern dominance, but he blazed a penalty over the bar in first-half stoppage time following Dani Carvajal's handball.
Bayern keeper Manuel Neuer denied Ronaldo and Gareth Bale with fine stops but after Javi Martinez was sent off in the 61st minute following two quick-fire yellow cards, Real took control, leaving Bayern with much to do ahead of the second leg in Spain on Tuesday. (Reporting by Ed Dove, editing by Ed Osmond)
On 2 February Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received the “Hayastan” All-Armenian Fund executive director Ara Vardanyan, the fund’s deputy director Ararat Khlghatyan and representative of the Tashir Group of Companies Narek Karapetyan.
The meeting addressed issues related to the implementation of diverse projects in Artsakh.
President Sahakyan highlighted that the Tashir Group of Companies and philanthropist Samvel Karapetyan always paid particular attention to Artsakh, and numerous programs of strategic importance were implemented in our republic with their direct involvement, voicing hope of continuing the high-level cooperation in future too.
State minister Arayik Haroutyunyan, minister of labor, social affairs and resettlement Samvel Avanesyan attended the meeting.
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A 29-year-old woman has been arrested in Newry, County Down, on suspicion of human trafficking for sexual exploitation, police have said.
She is also being held on suspicion of controlling prostitution and money laundering.
The woman was arrested by officers from the modern slavery and human trafficking unit during the early hours of Saturday morning on the Tandragee Road.
She remains in custody.
Detective Chief Inspector Mark Bell said the arrest was part of a "pro-active investigation into human trafficking for sexual exploitation and the activities of a criminal gang believed to be operating in Northern Ireland".
Motorists have been left stranded due to protests by taxi drivers, affecting major roads across Gauteng.
Taxi drivers have blocked the N1 highway at various interchanges – motorways affected include the N1, N3, N14, and Johannesburg M1.
The Gautrain bus service has been suspended due to the protests, and some Gautrain stations are reportedly blocked off.
There have been reports that Gauteng schools have told parents to keep their children at home, while further reports stated that several trucks were hijacked to form part of the taxi blockade.
South African National Taxi Council-affiliated drivers have gone on strike due to unaffordable monthly instalments on Toyota Quantum vehicles.
Police are working to clear the highways and alleviate traffic delays.
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PARIS (AP) – French police say an 8-year-old girl was killed and at least five people were injured when a driver slammed his car into the sidewalk cafe of a pizza restaurant in a small town east of Paris.
An official with the national gendarme service said the driver was arrested soon after the incident Monday night in the town of Sept-Sorts.
The official said it is unclear whether the act was deliberate. The official was not authorized to be publicly named according to police policy.
An Algerian man drove his car into a group of French soldiers last week, and a truck attack in the French city of Nice left 86 people dead a little more than a year ago. Several other countries have seen cars used as weapons in recent years.
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TORONTO - Ontario's new Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford is addressing supporters at a rally in Toronto tonight.
Christine Elliott, who placed second to Ford in the leadership race and initially contested his victory, is expected to introduce him at the event.
Members of the Tory caucus are also expected to attend the so-called "unity rally."
The Progressive Conservative leadership contest was triggered by the resignation of former leader Patrick Brown amid sexual harassment allegations.
The Tories have been leading in the polls despite the turmoil they've been in since Brown stepped down in January.
Ontario's provincial election is expected to be held on June 7.
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Could Baker Mayfield be the first quarterback to go in this year's NFL Draft?
According to sources with ESPN.com, the Browns, who have the first and fourth overall picks, are heavily weighing drafting Mayfield first.
Apparently the Browns already know who they are drafting first. And Mayfield was discussed as a serious consideration before that decision was made, so there is a chance the former Oklahoma QB could be the 2018 overall top pick.
The Browns' quarterback woes have been heavily documented, and the team became the second franchise in the modern era to go 0-16 last season. Mayfield, who won the Heisman Trophy this past season, would be the Browns' 29th starting quarterback since 1999 if he posts up in Cleveland.
Other quarterbacks that could be drafted in the first round or by the Browns include Josh Allen and Sam Darnold.
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The 19-year-old has been one of the most talked about prospects at the Emirates ever since he joined in 2013. In the 2015/16 season, Zelalem spent the campaign on loan at Scottish side Rangers to gain first-team experience.
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But he has struggled to break into the first-team at Arsenal, making two just substitute appearances in EFL Cup. With his hopes of more action slim, Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger could consider sending him out on loan again in the transfer window.
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Authorities reopened a bridge between Longview, Washington and Rainier, Oregon, that had been shut down for hours because of suspicious backpacks on the Oregon side.
Oregon State Police say that authorities responded at about 10:20 a.m. Monday to reports of a man lowering backpacks from the bridge over the Columbia River.
Police say the Oregon State Patrol Bomb Unit deployed a robot which was used to x-ray the bags but the results were inconclusive. The team then used a high pressure water cannon mounted on the robot to reveal the contents. Police say the bags contained clothing and miscellaneous personal property.
Police say 61-year-old Samuel Owen of Rainier was arrested on suspicion of disorderly conduct. Police say the incident was related to a dispute between Owen and another person.
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Adam Voges is expected to be unveiled as Western Australia's new head coach on Thursday.
WA have been on the lookout for a new coach since Justin Langer was appointed head coach of the Australian side earlier this month.
Voges retired from first-class cricket last year and decided to quit the T20 ranks earlier this year.
The 38-year-old was keen to step straight into coaching and it seems he has won the race to replace Langer.
Current Warriors assistant coach Kade Harvey was another in the running for the top job but it's believed Voges has been given the nod.
The WACA will hold a press conference at 10am in Perth (12pm AEST) on Thursday to announce the new head coach.
Voges has big shoes to fill given Langer's success with the Warriors and Perth Scorchers.
ANDERSON, S.C. (WYFF) — A South Carolina teenager has died of complications from the flu.
19-year-old Sydney Hanks passed away Tuesday after being diagnosed with Type A influenza on Sunday.
She was a recent graduate of Westside High School in Anderson.
Sydney also battled with epilepsy since she was an infant, which the coroner says put her at higher risk after getting the flu.
Her father, Jerry, says Sydney went into cardiac arrest on Tuesday.
“She was 19 years old, and she was full of love,” he said. “She was just a special, special lady, special child. If you ever met her, she had a whole lot of love to give you.”
Sydney’s father said the highlight of her life was her graduation from Westside.
This is the second flu-related death in Anderson County this year.
The coroner says a 73-year-old man also died after being diagnosed with Type A influenza.
During a recent segment on FS!’s “First Things First,” co-host Cris Carter grilled Ray Lewis on why he decided to kneel down on both knees during the national anthem…..eventhough he does not support Colin Kaepernick’s stance.
In the usual Ray Lewis form when asked about kneeling, Ray tried to passionately explain why he dropped to both knees during anthem, but ended up fumbling over his words while trying to make his point by mixing the bible in with his decision.
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TORONTO – Neil Young is joining his legendary backing band Crazy Horse for a pair of special performances next month.
The “Heart of Gold” musician announced on his website that he’ll play shows on May 1 and 2 at the Warnors Center in Fresno, Calif.
It marks the first time Neil Young & Crazy Horse have played together since a concert four years ago in Iceland.
Young says the band won’t rehearse for the show beforehand.
They’ll be joined by E Street Band guitarist Nils Lofgren who confirmed on Twitter that he’s signed on for the gig.
Lofgren has worked with Young on various projects over the years, and was a member of Crazy Horse in the early 1970s.
Tickets for the event are being sold through Young’s website.
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You can see that the driver of the vehicle marched through several stop signs and now focus your attention on the passenger side of the stolen white Honda. Here you'll see the passenger they are identified as 24 year old Andrew Guerrero. What a shotgun out of the window and shoot the officers. The driver officers then broadcast officer needs help. And notifies the responding. At the suspects are armed with a shotgun and fired at least vehicle. I. Yeah. PT yeah. To be torturing. After a search of the area both suspects were found nearby and arrested. Salinas was transported to the hospital where he was treated for superficial gunshot injuries and was cleared by medical personnel for booking in an LE PD jail facility.
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Apparel and home decor retailer Gordmans announced Monday that it has filed a voluntary petition for relief under Chapter 11 Bankruptcy.
Gordmans also announced that it has entered into an agreement with Tiger Capital Group and Great American Group for the sale in liquidation of the inventory and other assets of Gordmans' stores and distribution centers.
In a statement, company CEO Andy Hall said, “Until further notice, all Gordmans stores are operating as usual without interruption. The management team and all of our associates remain committed to continuing to provide great merchandise and service to our guests during this process.”
The company says all stores remain open and serving customers until further notice.
Gordmans was founded in 1915 and currently operates 106 stores in 62 markets and 22 states, including Mankato.
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ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - A Minnesota judge will hear oral arguments on whether to dismiss the case against the officer who shot and killed Philando Castile during a July traffic stop.
St. Anthony police Officer Jeronimo Yanez is charged with manslaughter and other counts. His attorneys will argue at Wednesday's hearing that the case should be dismissed. They've said in court papers that Castile was reaching for his gun and the shooting was justified.
Prosecutors disagree. They've filed documents saying issues raised by the defense should be decided by a jury.
Castile, who was black, was killed July 6. The shooting's gruesome aftermath was streamed live on Facebook by his girlfriend. Prosecutors have said the 32-year-old was shot after telling Yanez he was armed. Authorities later discovered Castile was licensed to carry a weapon.
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ASHEBORO, N.C. -- There's always so much to see at the North Carolina Zoo.
But, two-year-old Ellie discovered you can also learn a lot about animals with your other senses -- like touch and hearing.
That's why the zoo organized a new event called Celebrating the Senses.
To open the zoo up to a lot more people to make it a little more inclusive, we realize the zoo has a lot of wonderful animals to see, but we don't take it that next step sometimes.
Steve Gerkin says the idea came when a group of deaf students visited the zoo.
During Celebrating the Senses day, American Sign Language interpreters will be set up at 11 stations throughout the park.
Guests will visual impairments will have a chance to touch things like a Harbor Seal's fur. Or hear the sounds of certain animals, like birds.
The zoo will also set up several quiet zones around the park for guests who struggle with autism.
YEREVAN, JULY 4, ARMENPRESS. The Investigative Committee has revealed several details over large-scale embezzlement cases in separate military unites of the Armed Forces, the Investigative Committee told Armenpress.
8 people have been charged for embezzlement.
The damage caused to the state has been completely recovered.
According to the preliminary investigation, the commander of N military unit, by using his official position, reached a preliminary agreement with a Mayor, ordered the respective employees to use the military equipment less than has been set, as a result of which he sold the diesel fuel saved during February-June 2018. As a result, 8.856.000 AMD property damage was caused to the state.
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A New Jersey family cheated death when they pulled off a wild move — straight out of an action movie — and escaped the clutches of an opening drawbridge.
Terrance Naphys and his family were en route by car to Cape May earlier this month when they found themselves caught in a terrifying situation as they were crossing the Middle Thorofare Bridge, which connects Wildwood and Cape May.
Suddenly, the steel grate of the bridge started to open underneath them, rising between 3 and 6 feet in the air — and Naphys made a quick decision to gun it over the bridge.
“He accelerated, and of course then we landed with a big impact on the concrete on the side,” the man’s wife, Jackie Naphys, told CBS Philadelphia in an interview this week.
A babysitter is facing kidnapping charges after a 4-month-old boy was reported missing in New Jersey.Nadajia Hill, 22, is charged with kidnapping and child endangerment.Investigators say the baby was taken into Hill's care Friday night. The child's mother contacted police after failed attempts to reach the babysitter.Investigators say Hill had taken the baby to Newark using public transportation. She and the child were later located traveling southbound on a New Jersey Transit RiverLine train.Hill was arrested when the train stopped just after 12:30 p.m. Saturday.The baby was found to be in good health and was returned to his family.Hill was remanded to the Camden County Jail.
LONDON, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Jacobs Douwe Egberts has offered to buy Malaysian coffee company OldTown Berhad for 1.47 billion ringitt ($361 million) as the private company looks to further expand its global coffee empire.
JDE has offered 3.18 ringgit per share for the operator of the OldTown White Coffee chain, which has 232 outlets, mostly in Malaysia, the companies said on Monday.
Owners of 51.45 percent of OldTown’s shares have agreed to tender them in acceptance of the offer, which represents a premium of 10.42 percent to their last trading price on Thursday, they said.
OldTown’s shares were suspended on Friday pending the announcement.
JDE, with brands including Jacobs, Tassimo, Douwe Egberts and Kenco, is part of JAB Holding, which has built up a global coffee business through a string of deals over the past few years. This would be its second deal in Asia this year, following its acquisition of Singapore-based Super Group.
OldTown was advised by Evercore.
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NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi urges people to help him build a prosperous and united India, promising to wipe out corruption and usher in good governance.
In an hourlong speech Tuesday to mark the anniversary of India's independence from British rule, Modi pledged to bring in transparency to end decades of graft.
"We may have grown up in despair, but now we have to move ahead with confidence," he said as he addressed the nation from the Red Fort, a sprawling 17th century fortress in the heart of New Delhi.
In announcing the release of a declassified four-page memo prepared by the House Intelligence Committee, which he chairs, Representative Devin Nunes said, “The committee has discovered serious violations of the public trust, and the American people have a right to know when officials in crucial institutions are abusing their authority for political purposes. Our intelligence and law enforcement agencies exist to defend the American people, not to be exploited to target one group on behalf of another.”
This Aug. 23, 2015, photo courtesy Santa Fe Indian Market shows two participants in the Female Adult category of the 2015 Santa Fe Indian Market Fashion Challenge of the Native American Clothing Contest at the Santa Fe Indian Market in Santa Fe., N.M. For nearly a century, American Indian jewelers, potters and other artists have been gathering in the heart of northern New Mexico to show off their creations at one of the nation's most prestigious art markets. The annual Santa Fe Indian Market begins Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017. Phil Karshis
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JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. — A 16-year-old North Carolina boy is accused of fatally stabbing a man who was fighting with his mother Tuesday afternoon, WTVD reports.
Deputies with the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office went to a home in the 1800 block of Mamie Road around 1:30 p.m. and found that 40-year-old Timothy Paul Ledford Jr. had been stabbed by Logan Kane Yeargin.
Ledford was pronounced dead while being taken to a local hospital.
Officials believe Ledford and Yeargin’s mother got into a fight and the 16-year-old intervened.
Charges have yet to be filed.
FRANKLIN, Va. (WAVY) — Three young men have been charged with murder in connection with the death of Kenneth Moore, a Franklin man whose body was found in a ditch wrapped in trash bags in Sussex County.
24-year-old Eric Obando, 18-year-old Christopher Crowder and a juvenile suspect have all been charged with first-degree murder and robbery.
Sussex County Sheriff Earnest Giles says investigators believe Moore was killed in Prince George County, where Obando is listed as residing before his body was dumped in a ditch off Jerusalem Plank Road in Sussex County.
Deputies said Moore was last seen alive in Franklin on Jan. 11, the night before his body was found.
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MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Foxconn Technology Group officials say the state Department of Natural Resources has approved air permits for a $10 billion flat-screen manufacturing campus in Pleasant Prairie.
The Taiwanese company issued a news release Tuesday that the agency has approved air permits for the plant campus. The company has applied for a half-dozen air permits but the release doesn’t offer any details.
The DNR’s website indicates the agency approved an air permit for a Foxconn employee training facility in October and signed off on a permit for two cement processing plants on April 10. The site doesn’t show any other approvals.
DNR spokesman James Dick didn’t immediately reply to an email seeking more information.
May 3 Entellus Medical Inc
* Entellus Medical announces first quarter 2017 financial results
* Q1 loss per share $0.40
* Q1 revenue $19.1 million versus I/B/E/S view $19.6 million
* Q1 earnings per share view $-0.42 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Sees FY 2017 revenue up 14 to 18 percent
* Sees FY 2017 revenue $86 million to $89 million
* Entellus Medical Inc - Expects Q2 2017 revenue will be at lower end of its projected annual revenue
* Entellus Medical Inc - Q2 2017 net loss is expected to be in a range of $7.0 million to $9.0 million
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Just when we thought yoga trends couldn't get any more bizarre, a video circulating over the internet unveils goat yoga.
In the bizarre clip , yoga fans can be seen participating in a fitness session with a bunch of goats jumping all over them.
The video has been viewed nearly three million times since being uploaded to Facebook.
The session took place at Jenness farm in New Hampshire.
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Pastrnak scored a goal while seeing 16:36 worth of ice time in Thursday's 4-3 win over the Predators in the Bruins' season opener.
Pastrnak, who was on the ice for 4:25 worth of power play time in the contest, fired four shots in the game. The dynamic winger is slated to see plenty of ice time in his top-six role with the B's this season and his speed and willingness to shoot make the 21-year-old a threat to score every game.
Part of a ventilation shaft has fallen into the pool area of an Ohio water park, injuring five people.The Erie County Sheriff's Office described the injuries as minor after a large piece of the air conditioning duct, roughly three feet in diameter, fell on Monday into the wave pool and an adjacent pool for children at Kalahari Waterpark Resort in Sandusky.Kalahari says two associates were treated and released from a hospital, while three guests refused treatment.Sheriff Paul Sigsworth says the water park will remain closed until local and state officials finish their inspections.Kalahari says its top priority is the safety and security of its guests. Water park officials say it will reopen when "all safety regulations are not only met, but exceeded."
CAIRO (Reuters) - Egypt’s government approved its 2018/19 fiscal year budget on Sunday, targeting a budget deficit of 8.4 percent of GDP, Prime Minister Sherif Ismail said.
People shop at Al Ataba, a popular market in central Cairo, Egypt March 13, 2018. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany
A statement from the cabinet said the budget would target GDP growth of 5.8 percent.
Egypt’s fiscal year begins in July.
(This version of the story was corrected to change GDP growth from 5.2 to 5.8 percent)
This weekend the annual Texas bigfoot conference is being held in Jefferson. A piece of film shot 50 years ago supposedly by a cowboy in a California forest, sparked a mystery that remains to this day.
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Cas fan in worrying about bottling it shocker.Sounds like more utter nonsense from the RFL. If they are zeroing the points after 23 rounds, what exactly is the point trying to finish higher once you are in the 8? The LLS is a nonsense, waste of time trophy that none of the big teams even try to win. Why make it worse by giving teams an incredible amount of dead rubbers?
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University of California, Merced students gather to protest President-elect Donald Trump
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This week marks the midway point of the Pac-12 men's basketball season. While there is plenty of parity in the standings, it looks like the Arizona Wildcats have a firm grasp on the conference at the midway point.
Does that mean the Wildcats have a stranglehold on the Pac-12 Player of the Year race, too? Here's a look at some of the conference's best candidates, ranked in three different tiers.
La Vergne Police warn citizens that a company is contacting people claiming it is collecting money for the National Police Support Fund.
Police said a resident contact them saying the National Police Support Fund contacted her and asked for donations that would then be delivered to the La Vergne Police Department.
La Vergne Police Chief Mike Walker said the department is not affiliated with the National Police Support Fund.
Police said if you receive a call like this, contact the police non-emergency line at 615-793-7744. You can also contact the BBB at 703-276-0100 or file an online complaint.
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Have you ever wondered what exactly a wine professional looks for when tasting a wine for the first time? Join us as instructor James Koennicke teaches the class about all the different aspects of professional wine tasting. In addition to color and clarity, this class will walk you through everything a wine professional looks for, including aromas, flavors, alcohol, tannins, acidity and more! You will taste through five wines to identify the elements that make each wine unique.
In case you missed it, The God MC had some words on the current state of Hip Hop.
To put it short: He’s not a fan. The original God MC tweeted:
You are now witnessing the devolution of rap music,” Rakim said. “The death of poetry and smoothness, they use this. The absence of a message. The inability to create meaningful change through words and verses, but the worse is, they don’t even know they hurt this artful purpose, it’s tragic.
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Mrs. Marianne Barfield, 83, of Alabaster, (formerly of Opp) died Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017 in Alabaster.
Many knew Mrs. Barfield for her love of cooking, whether at Opp Middle School, First Baptist Church, or fighting over her German chocolate cakes during the annual band fundraisers.
Although called “mom” by many of her children’s friends, Mrs. Barfield is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Carmen (Brad) Baum, Sonya (Doyle) Toups, Debra (Dave) Horton, and Caroline (Jens) Bussemas; son and daughter-in-law, Mannston (Tanya) Barfield; and grandchildren, Christopher Hall, Kayla Hall Mitchell, Jonathan and Brandon Toups, Brittany Horton, Dilan, Ally and Marly Barfield, Tristan and Ellagrace Bussemas.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Julius Theodore Barfield; and son, George Erwin Barfield.
A graveside service for Mrs. Barfield was held at 3 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017 in Peaceful Acres Memorial Gardens, with Wyatt Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.
John Millman has bowed out to 2016 Wimbledon finalist Milos Raonic. Photo: AP
A battling John Millman has been edged out of Wimbledon by 2016 finalist Milos Raonic.
The big-hitting Canadian prevailed 7-6 (7-4) 7-6 (7-4) 7-6 (7-4) on Court 2, hurling down 34 aces in a serve-dominated second-round contest that saw each player broken just once.
Raonic, who leads the championship's aces chart with 52, took out a tight opening set despite having only scored two points off Millman's serve before the tiebreak.
The second set followed a similar pattern before the 13th seed broke to take a 4-3 lead.
But the battling Queenslander fought back, repelling one 236.5kph bullet from Raonic - the fastest of the week - on his way to levelling the set at 5-5.
Prime Minister Allen Chastanet believes the region’s fore-most tourism body should be revamped.
Chastanet declares that when the 2017 Atlantic Hurricane season wrought unprecedented levels of destruction across the Caribbean, there was no reliable source to obtain real-time information on the situation on the ground.
The Prime Minister met with the World Tourism Organization in December to discuss tourism on a global basis.
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HOUSTON (KPRC) — Investigators in Harris County, Texas have recovered nearly $1 million worth of meth-laced lollipops.
Deputies were responding to a call Monday about a burglary to a home in Spring when they discovered the drugs.
Two suspects, Evonne Mick and David Salinas were caught leaving the residence and loading a vehicle with the drug-laced candy.
Deputies said the suspects couldn’t even close their car door because there were so many drugs packed into the vehicle.
Read the full story from KPRC here.
A man said to be a Mali national was negotiating with police officers after taking a woman hostage in his country's consulate in Barcelona. By Josep LAGO (AFP)
A man from Mali was holding a woman hostage in the African country's consulate in Barcelona, police said Monday.
A spokeswoman from the Mossos d'Esquadra, the regional police force in Catalonia where the seaside city is located, told AFP they received an alert mid-afternoon "that a woman was being held against her will inside Mali's consulate in Barcelona."
Police officers are negotiating with him, the spokeswoman said.
Spanish media said the woman being held is the wife of the honorary consul, adding the man was requesting the necessary legal papers to be able to return to Mali, but the Mossos spokeswoman would not confirm these details.
It is unclear whether he is armed or not.
Attention all minion lovers! We have some exciting news for you.
E! News can exclusively confirm that Despicable Me 3 is coming to Netflix on April 5.
Fans of all ages will be able to hear the sounds of minions from the comfort of their couch, bed or family room. And yes, the talented voices of Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig and Miranda Cosgrove will also be blasted loud and proud for movie watchers to enjoy.
For those who may have missed the box-office hit, Despicable Me 3 is centered around Gru who meets his long-lost charming (and more successful) twin brother Dru who wants to team up with him for one last criminal heist.
The story would ultimately allow the film to earn a whopping $264 million at the box office. And yes, the cast and crew received a Kids' Choice Award nomination for Best Animated Film.
A three-year-old boy in Saudi Arabia had a lucky escape after a wolf bit his hand, leaving a deep wound. The wild animal was kept captive in a cage placed inside a shopping mall in Arar, in the north-east of the kingdom, near the Iraqi borders.
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New Orleans-area inmates freed weeks or months early begin their new lives
The average inmate released on Wednesday is gaining 60 to 90 days of freedom, according to the Department of Public Safety and Corrections. Fallen, who was convicted of theft and bank fraud, was released 11 days ahead of schedule. Story by The New Orleans Advocate. WWL-TV did a story about an inmate that was released Wednesday as well. (Photo by Brett Duke, Nola.com | The Times-Picayune)
Westport tech guru David Pogue tonight reflected on the 10th anniversary of release of the iPhone at the Westport-Weston Chamber of Commerce 1st Citizen Awards dinner at the Saugatuck Rowing Club. "We're past the gadget era," he said.
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"We're very excited. We're best friends," said Brown, who plays Eleven on Netflix's hit Stranger Things. The "It" girl made sure to let her quirk shine, donning a sunny yellow dress by Kenzo and shoes by Pierre Hardy.
When asked if they got ready together, the former Dance Moms star, who was decked out in a matching Zac Posen ensemble, said they didn't, but admitted, "We FaceTimed like three times while getting ready..."
Brown added, "And we painted each other's toenails last night!"
When Scoles asked the newly Emmy nominated Brown if she'd picked out what she was wearing to the 69th Primetime Emmy Awards on Sept. 17—the actress bashfully admitted, "I don't know what I am wearing yet, but hopefully it'll be great."
National Express Group is set to become the largest public transport operator in Morocco after striking a 15-year, €1bn (£880m) deal to run bus services in three of the country's cities.
The contracts will be served by National Express’s Spain and Morocco-focused Alsa division in partnership with local operator CityBus and will cover 61 routes, carrying 109 million passengers in Rabat, Salé and Temara per year.
Dean Finch, National Express’s chief executive, said the deal would help the company in its strategy of diversifying revenues by focusing on fast-growing urban areas.
But Russ Mould at investment firm AJ Bell warned investors against expecting a big shot in the arm, given the long-term...
Lady Gaga dropped a surprise new song at Coachella Saturday as the singer premiered her single “The Cure”. “The Cure” Arrives six months after her fifth LP.
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Albuquerque man hoping to reunite family with lost photos
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — An Albuquerque man is hoping to return more than 100 family photos, letters and documents that he found alongside a road to their rightful owner.
Ernest Baca tells KRQE-TV that he spotted the photos and papers as he was driving off slowly from the Route 66 Casino earlier this week.
He says some photos and papers date back as far as the 1940s.
He says the photos came from a money pouch that was also abandoned on the side of the road.
The only clues he has on their origin are the names Robert Stiff and Ross Kinkade written on an envelope and Illinois, a location written behind most of the photos.
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Today is tax day. If you’re among the 40-million Americans that hasn’t filed yet, the IRS says you have until midnight.
The tax filing deadline is late this year because April 15th fell on a Saturday and Monday was a local holiday in Washington, D.C.
Here are a few tips from experts if you still need to file.
Make sure you proofread.
Break out the calculator to check your math.
Remember to sign and date your tax return.
Missing any of those details can kick back your return and potentially make you late.
Lorain detectives are investigating the death of a 3-month-old child as a homicide, police said in a news release. Nicholas Cooper was found unresponsive March 26 at a house on Cromwell Drive near Euclid Avenue in Lorain, according to a police report.
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Cowboys QB Tony Romo and wife Candice Romo expecting third child in August
Candice Romo announced on Tuesday morning that she and Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo are expecting a third child.
The Romos already have two children, Hawkins, 4, and Rivers, 2.
Tony is likely looking for employment elsewhere if he wants to continue his NFL career as a starting quarterback. He lost his starting job to rookie Dak Prescott this season after suffering a preseason back injury.
In winter, the daily commute is a drab affair. Black coats, black boots, ashen, vitamin D-deprived skin. But oh, what a difference a little sunshine makes. Suddenly, the train carriage is awash with florals, stripes, leopard print. There are wedge espadrilles and embroidered blouses at the school gates, and jewelled sunglasses at the golf club. The ladies loos at my office could be the oyster tent at the polo, for the amount of tea-dresses in view.
But if you think this is bad, best brace yourself - it’s about to get worse. Once the summer holidays begin, there’s really no living with your fellow woman. Who could possibly need a monogrammed straw bag, I wonder, but also - why don’t I have one? Instagram, usually my favourite tool for finding new brands, researching street style trends, and, erm, watching videos of puppies eat strawberries, becomes simply unbearable in the summer months,...
More than a dozen members of local law enforcement carried the Special Olympics torch on a run from Elba to Batavia this morning, starting at the Arc of Genesee Orleans center in Elba to the facility on Walnut with a stop at the Arc Comunity Center on Woodrow Road.
Gaurang Shah of Geojit BNP Paribas told CNBC-TV18, "I do not think one need rocket science to have a rethought about investments in Suzlon Energy . We do a lot of investor awareness programmes and every second retail portfolio that I look at would have this particular stock and that too would be in deep red. So no specific views on this company because it is not worth.""If the investor wants to make a change, then shift on to Ashok Leyland . We have a positive coverage and after the correction this particular stock is much favourable in terms of risk reward ratio," he added.
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND): 60 cats saved from a hoarding situation last week are finding their "fur"ever homes. Organizers says about 40 of those cats have been adopted.
The Champaign County Humane Society has taken in 11, but the shelter is bursting at the seams. They currently have 140 cats.
Hospice Hearts is encouraging the community to keep adopting, if possible.
"If it weren't for these other organizations stepping in even though they're overwhelmed, we couldn't have done this," Terri Fields with Hospice Hearts says. "So what we need now is for you to pick out a new love at one of these other organizations and step up and adopt your new best friend from them."
Champaign County Humane Society will hold a special adoption event this Saturday.
It will be $25 for all cats and kittens.
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The state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) and the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) will hold a public hearing on Thursday Aug. 17, regarding Gov. Malloy’s executive order initiating a study of Millstone’s role in Connecticut.
This is an opportunity to share your perspective about Millstone Power Station.
Those who wish to testify may attend the public hearing at 9:30 a.m. in the Gina McCarthy Auditorium, 79 Elm Street, Hartford.
RSVP to DEEP.EnergyBureau@ct.gov by Tuesday, Aug.15, by 4 p.m. if you plan to attend and/or present oral comment at the meeting.
You can also submit written comments by emailing them to DEEP.EnergyBureau@ct.gov .
For more information on the public hearing click here .
DALLAS (AP) — Exxon Mobil has told shareholders that it doesn’t think policies to combat climate change will have much effect on its business and that demand for fossil fuels will remain strong for decades. In a report released Friday, the company does acknowledge that some of its most costly oil and gas reserves might not be developed. Exxon’s report comes in response to pressure from shareholders who voted last May to urge the company to issue a report on the matter every year.
Steven Oliveira‘s very fast Honda Civic called “Section 8” just joined the 7-sec club and set a record at FastFest Live with a 7.88 sec at 186.77 mph quarter-mile. The Civic is able to achieve this thanks to a built 2.0 L K20 inline-four that makes 1,000 horsepower. The engine features a JBR Engines K-Series block, 4P Pro TSX ported cylinder head, and 72 mm turbocharger. Power goes to all four slicks through a custom AWD system.
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A year after a deal between the B.C. NDP and the B.C. Green Party sealed her political fate, former B.C. premier Christy Clark has a new job.
There are no clean countries. That’s my opinion and I am sure you are very politely disagreeing with me right now.
But hear me out first. You see, I am yet to discover or read about a country or city that was created clean by the Almighty God. However, I have many stories to share today about Countries that are CLEANED UP and they have made it their culture to constantly clean up.
Ghana is now trying to embark on this journey of cleanliness. And oh, we are trying to achieve this, with our obsession with freedom and the usual political blackmail from voters.
I will dare say, that there are interesting times ahead.
Tune in tonight, as I lay down the full consequences of even thinking about cleaning ‘our happy home’ Ghana. Can we afford the price of neatness?
My name is Nana Ansah Kwao IV and I say "asem seb3".
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Outlander fans know that Sam Heughan is a hunk, but they also know he is way more than just a pretty face. So while we love celebrating his smoldering good looks, we also want to take a look at his brave, heart-pounding, and even gut-wrenching work on the Starz drama. Here are his 10 best scenes on Outlander . . . so far.
GREENE  Two late strikes from Greenes Claire Moxley helped lift the Trojans to a big win at 3-1 on Thursday night.
The Trojan field hockey team is ready at their shot to make some school history and it seems all around that players are stepping up to try to make the season the best it can be.
On Thursday, October 5, Greene hosted the Maine-Endwell Spartans and played them to the tune of a 1-1 tie.
We came out flat in the beginning of the first half and were on our heels. M-E scored so we took a timeout and adjusted in some areas which seemed to help and we were able to even things up before half, said Greene head coach Christine McCabe.
In a matter of a few days, the Stanley Cup playoffs could be without two of the five best teams from the 2016-17 season. That is after the Minnesota Wild and Columbus Blue Jackets stuck out on Easter Sunday for all the wrong reasons.
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A Delhi Police head constable committed suicide on Monday by shooting himself with a service revolver at the Supreme Court gate.
The head constable was identified as Chand Pal.
He shot himself at Gate G of the Supreme Court.
A hearse van is currently at the spot to carry the body for the funeral.
Delhi Police head constable committed suicide by shooting himself with his service revolver near SC gate G; hearse van reaches the spot pic.twitter.com/OKprGR9j12 — ANI (@ANI_news) January 2, 2017
Delhi: Delhi Police head constable, Chand Pal, committed suicide by shooting himself with his service revolver near Gate G of Supreme Court — ANI (@ANI_news) January 2, 2017
More details are awaited.
LANCASTER – The Pennsylvania Family Council has informed us that the “Together PA: An Evening with the Candidates for Governor” originally scheduled for Sunday, February 11th at 7 p.m. at Lancaster Bible College has been postponed. The postponement is due to a scheduling conflict with Senator Scott Wagner and he is not able to participate in the forum that evening. Please stay tuned and we will announce a future time and date when he and all the Republican candidates for governor are available before the primary.
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Hi there! Today is the last full day that the Haney Bakery in Haney Place Mall is open. This bakery has been part of the heart and soul of Maple Ridge and truly a treasure in this town. I thought I would submit a photo of me with my Grade 5/6 class from Eric Langton elementary today getting our last happy face cookies forever. I think it would be great if you could highlight Haney Bakery in some way for all their contributions to this town!
Erin Sands
Grade 5/6 teacher at Eric Langton elementary
FRANCONIA, Pa. (AP) - Authorities say a man was driving drunk when he crashed his car into a Pennsylvania home earlier this month, killing an 86-year-old woman who was sleeping inside the residence.
Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin Steele says 21-year-old Joseph Bezanis, of Telford, faces vehicular homicide charges and other counts stemming from the April 6 crash in Franconia, about 35 miles (56 kilometers) northwest of Philadelphia.
Mary Lambert was crushed against an interior wall and was pronounced dead at the scene. Steele said she lived in the home with her son.
Bezanis was released on $100,000 bail after his arraignment Monday. Authorities say he was under the influence of alcohol and marijuana when he drove across several lawns and crashed into the home.
A telephone number Bezanis could not be located Tuesday
April 28 U.S. Food and Drug Administration :
* FDA approves new combination treatment for acute myeloid leukemia
* Says granted approval of Rydapt to Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
* Approved Rydapt for treatment of adult patients with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia with genetic mutation FLT3, in combination with chemotherapy
* Rydapt was also approved for adults with certain types of rare blood disorders
* Rydapt is approved for use with a companion diagnostic, LeukoStrat CDx FLT3 mutation assay
* Granted approval of LeukoStrat CDx FLT3 mutation assay to Invivoscribe Technologies Inc Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Singer, Timaya, is just one happy and proud father that will seat back and smile at his offspring as they are already growing so fast.
The singer might be very busy traveling around the world but at every given time he has, he ensures he spends it with his girls.
He does not have marriage on his mind for now but he is getting along well with his babymama who has been playing a very good and humble role in his life and that of his kids.
Well, in the spirit of Easter, the two lovely girls, Emmanuella and Grace, rocked matching outfit as they look good and happy together.
A man in his 70s has died in a single vehicle crash in Co. Monaghan. It's believed his car left the road and struck a wall.
Gardai and the emergency services were called to the scene at Lakeview, Castleblayney, at about 1.45 this afternoon.
The driver and sole occupant of the car was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later.
His body was taken to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda where a post mortem will be carried out.
A forensic examination of the crash site is taking place and diversions are in place.
Gardai are appealing for witnesses to the crash to come forward.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee man who was convicted of planning an attack on a New York mosque has been sentenced to nearly 20 years in federal prison.
WTVC-TV in Chattanooga (http://bit.ly/2rt2nlq ) reports that a judge sentenced 65-year-old Robert Doggart of Signal Mountain to 235 months on Wednesday.
He was convicted in February of solicitation to commit a civil rights violation and solicitation to commit arson of a building. A judge threw out two other guilty verdicts for threats in interstate commerce.
Doggart was convicted of recruiting about 10 people to attack a Muslim community called Islamberg. But the judge wrote that Doggart did not make “true threats” because he did not personally intimidate the community’s residents.
Doggart ran for Congress in 2014 in East Tennessee and finished with 6 percent of the vote.
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March 29 KUNGSLEDEN AB
* FINAL RESULT OF KUNGSLEDEN'S RIGHTS ISSUE
* RIGHTS ISSUE HAS BEEN FULLY SUBSCRIBED, THEREBY RAISING GROSS PROCEEDS OF APPROXIMATELY SEK 1,638 MILLION BEFORE ISSUE COSTS
* SUBSCRIPTION PERIOD ENDED ON MARCH 24, 2017
* IN TOTAL, 35,696,520 ORDINARY SHARES CORRESPONDING TO APPROXIMATELY 98.1 PERCENT OF RIGHTS ISSUE WERE SUBSCRIBED FOR WITH EXERCISE OF SUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
Since Suits' famous actress, Meghan Markle, got engaged to Prince Harry of Wales, every girl on the planet became obsessed with her. Girls actually look up to her, because besides being an actress and a future duchess, she's also a successful and accomplished woman. So, no wonder many of you would love to copy her Meghan Markle's style.
With a little bit of window shopping and internet research, I was able to find pieces that look close to what Meghan Markle has been wearing lately when seen with her prince charming, Prince Harry.
Items from left to right:
- Coat: DKNY
- Turtleneck sweater: Zara
- Boots: Topshop
- Skirt: Debenhams
Items from left to right:
- Dress: Mango
- Coat: Lipsy London
"I sat directly next to Niall from One Direction for 9 hours on my flight home from London last night. He was sick and asked for no selfies, but here is a pic I snapped when he was sleeping lol he was so friendly!" the fan writes alongside a photo of Horan asleep on the flight.
Horan was not happy when he saw the photo and spoke his mind on Twitter. "I think this s- is unreal," he writes. "I mean if you can't sleep on a plane without people taking photos of you, what can u do." See the photo here.
By The Associated Press
BERLIN (AP) — Swedish comedy “The Square” has swept this year’s European Film Awards, winning six prizes, including for best film, director and screenwriter.
Ruben Ostlund’s film already took the Cannes Film Festival’s coveted Palme d’Or earlier this year, raising hopes it might be a contender at the upcoming Oscars.
Claes Bang, who plays a museum director whose life goes awry in the film, received the best actor award at the ceremony in Berlin late Saturday. Josefin Asberg was honored for the production design.
This year’s best actress award went to Alexandra Borbely of Slovakia for her role in “On Body and Soul.”
The European Film Awards are decided by a vote of more than 3,000 members of the European Film Academy.
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CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The same jury that last month unanimously found Dylann Roof guilty in the slayings of nine black parishioners at a South Carolina church is returning to court to begin contemplating his punishment.
The sentencing phase of Roof’s trial begins Tuesday in Charleston. He could face the death penalty.
With Roof representing himself, the process is sure to be unconventional. The 22-year-old said he plans to call no witnesses or introduce any evidence.
Prosecutors plan to call up to 38 people related to the nine people killed and three who survived the June 2015 slaughter during Bible study at Emanuel AME Church.
Even if Roof is sentenced to death, it’s highly unlikely he’d be executed anytime soon. The federal government hasn’t carried out a death sentence since 2003.
Aug 15 (Reuters) - ORASCOM HOTELS AND DEVELOPMENT:
* H1 STANDALONE NET LOSS EGP 17.2 MILLION VERSUS LOSS OF EGP 4.8 MILLION YEAR AGO
* H1 CONSOL NET PROFIT EGP 176.3 MILLION VERSUS LOSS OF EGP 135.8 MILLION YEAR AGO
* H1 CONSOL REVENUE EGP 1.09 BILLION VERSUS EGP 618.1 MILLION YEAR AGO
* IN EL GOUNA, PLANNING TO LAUNCH LUXURY REAL ESTATE APARTMENT PROJECT WITH A TOTAL INVENTORY OF $19.5 MILLION IN Q4 2017
* WITH DEMAND PICKING UP IN TABA HEIGHTS, PLANNING TO OPEN MORE ROOMS IN BAY VIEW HOTEL, STRAND BEACH & HOTEL DURING Q3 2017
* HOLDING ADVANCED DISCUSSIONS WITH PRIVATE OWNERS OF A LAND PLOT IN NORTH COAST TO ENTER SECOND HOME MARKET Source:(bit.ly/2vX9PGU) Further company coverage:
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The Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate (NVE) have issued a snow report warning at Spitsbergen, and in Jotunheimen and Vest-Telemark.
With low temperatures, glorious sun, and great snow, this weekend there are excellent conditions to get out all over the country.
However, NVE warned people not to travel on steep terrain in Nordenskiöld Land on Spitsbergen, as well as Jotunheimen and West Telemark. There is a danger of avalanches, creating the main problem.
The snow forecast is valid for Saturday and Sunday.
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New York’s Empire State Building will go dark to honour the victims of the deadly van attack in Toronto.
The lights atop the world famous tower in midtown Manhattan will darken on Tuesday night.
A van plowed into pedestrians on a Toronto sidewalk on Monday, killing 10 people and injuring 15 others.
The driver, 25-year-old Alek Minassian, has been charged with multiple counts of first-degree murder and attempted murder.
Can Brandon Trimble score 50-plus points every night out for the St. Joseph-Ogden boys' basketball team? Who wins this Friday night's boys' basketball game between Centennial and Central? Will the Monticello girls' basketball team hold onto the top spot in The News-Gazette's rankings next week? What area wrestlers and boys' swimmers are having stellar season? Preps coordinator Anthony Zilis is back in his first chat of 2017, starting at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, so feel free to pepper him with questions.
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Former Iranian weightlifter, Mohammad-Ali Falahatinejad passed away at the age of 41 on Monday in Tehran.
Falahatinejad, a former 77kg world gold medalist in 2003, had been suffering from kidney renal failure and was bedridden for nearly a month.
Falahatinejad was a bronze medalist at the 2002 Asian Games in Busan, South Korea, and also claimed a silver medal at the 2003 Asian championships.
After his retirement he joined Iran’s coaching staff and was even appointed as Iran’s head coach for a short spell in 2010.
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At a White House event honoring Hispanic Heritage Month on Friday, President Trump appeared to mock Hispanic people by using an exaggerated Spanish accent to say, "We are also praying for the people of Puerto Rico." Trump repeated it three times, to cheers and laughs from the crowd.
Trump has been lambasted for the federal government's response to the aftermath of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico. During his visit there Wednesday, Trump attempted to downplay the chaos and suffering that was occurring in the territory by passing out paper towels and supplies, but San Juan's mayor has loudly called out Trump for failing to respond adequately.
GayStarNews reports that Constantino Saporito, an Italian firefighter, faces a disciplinary hearing after he wore his work uniform to Pride in Rome in June.
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Aerial antics for Ford in Air Force One.
Harrison Ford has narrowly avoided crashing his light aircraft into a passenger plane after accidentally heading for the taxiway instead of the runway at California's John Wayne airport. It's the fourth time the Star Wars star has got in trouble while flying. He survived crashing a plane into a golf course just two years ago.
In Monday's incident, Ford skimmed over the top of an American Airlines Boeing 737 containing 110 passengers and six crew members. "Was that airliner meant to be underneath me?" he asked air traffic control.
The Federal Aviation Administration is now investigating the incident.
Benfica president Luis Filipe Vieira has warned Manchester United that defender Victor Lindelof will not be sold on the cheap.
United retain an interest in the Sweden international, according to reports in Portugal, despite claims United boss Jose Mourinho was ready to delay plans to make a bid until the summer due to the form of Marcos Rojo and Phil Jones in central defence.
Benfica are certainly in no rush to sell and Vieira hinted United would have to meet the player's release clause of around €45m (£37.8m) for him to leave Lisbon for Old Trafford.
He told A Bola: "Lindelof is a Benfica player with a contract which contains a termination clause. Let's wait."
Vieira also addressed speculation linking goalkeeper Ederson with a move to Manchester City.
He added: "At this moment we do not want to sell any of our players except, of course, if a proposal that serves the interests of Benfica and the player arises."
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday said the Centre must announce a farm loan waiver across the country and claimed that the farmers were in distress "due to demonetisation".
"When the farmers are agitating, GOI cannot be silent. This farmer distress is the effect of #DeMonetisation," she wrote on Twitter.
"An assurance was given by the ruling party and now they must fulfill their commitment without trying to pass the buck to the States (sic)," she said.
Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley had stated on Monday that the Centre would not extend financial help to the states in waiving the farm loans and made it clear that the cost had to be borne by them.
The Centre's stance assumes significance in the backdrop of the Maharashtra government announcing a farm loan waiver as violent protests were staged by the farmers in Madhya Pradesh recently demanding a loan waiver.
Peter Yarrow, left, Mary Travers, center, and Noel Stookey of the legendary folk trio Peter, Paul & Mary, rehearse at the Riverside Church in New York, Thursday, Dec. 8, 2005. Noel Stookey, left, Mary Travers, center, and Peter Yarrow, members of the legendary folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary arrive at the 2006 Songwriters Hall of Fame induction ceremony Thursday, June 15, 2006 in New York.
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Two weeks after he reunited with his beloved piggy squeaky toy after five years, the very vocal Finn the Dachshund hilariously performed his very best impression of Chewbacca and growled at his own sneezes whenever he was excited, per his filmmaker human Kyle Simpson.
Our dachshund Finn just being his goofy self. He gets overly excited and sneezes and sounds like Chewbacca. …Our little weirdo.
A familiar story played out in the market this week as a sharp two-day decline in tech stocks quickly reversed . It was the latest example of an equity market shock being quickly forgotten, with investors using weakness as an opportunity to buy.
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If former Dragons’ Den star Robert Herjavec is on your shopping list this Christmas, you might want to add dancing shoes to your gift basket.
Herjavec’s second wife Kym Johnson Herjavec – who he met on Dancing with the Stars – is pregnant. She confirmed the news in an Instagram post on Monday with an ultrasound snap showing her unborn child giving a thumbs up.
The upcoming baby will be the first child for Kym, 41. Robert is already a dad to three children from a previous marriage.
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The chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Edo State, Barrister Anselm Ojezua has explained reasons for the party’s decision to suspend the State Publicity Secretary of the party, Comrade Godwin Erhahon.
Best Mbiere, however reports that the suspended publicity secretary, Godwin Erhahon says he will not contest the decision of the party.
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The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria has appealed to the government to resolve its 29 billion naira electricity tariff dispute with the Electricity Distribution Companies and the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission. George Etomi, Director at Eko Electricity Distribution Company joins CNBC Africa to discuss this.
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NORWOOD, Mass. — The Fourth of July holiday is a time when many Americans like to break out the patriotic displays, but Arthur McCann takes it to another level.
The Norwood resident has transformed his front lawn on Earle Street into a red, white and blue American flag complete with 50 stars and 13 stripes. He used field paint, stencils and measuring tape to get the job done.
“If you’re going to do it, you have to do it right,” McCann said.
He tells WBZ-TV that he comes from a patriotic family, with a grandfather who served in World War II, and wants to show respect for veterans and others serving their country.
“I just love America and the freedom and opportunities it gives and I love to be creative,” McCann said.
McCann has a big Independence Day party ever year. He said the response to the lawn flag from those in town “is through the roof.”
“I’m blown away. People stand on the roof of their car and take pictures with their kids here,” he said. “It’s so cool to see a good, positive response.”
As we ring in 2017, let's celebrate with songs that peaked at No. 17 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The solar eclipse will sweep through Nebraska later this month, and some professors and institutions see it as an opportunity to teach students about astronomy, space and science.
The Omaha World-Herald reports that the University of Nebraska at Kearney and Concordia University in Seward will invite students and visitors into their stadiums for the solar eclipse Aug. 21.
Some universities have encouraged instructors to allow students to observe the eclipse or have cancelled classes that day. Other colleges have planned viewing parties with drinks and snacks. Some professors are holding events leading up to the eclipse.
The moon will cover the sun for about 2 ½ minutes in the eclipse's roughly 70-mile-wide path.
The last total eclipse to cross the U.S. from coast to coast occurred nearly 100 years ago.
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In a desperate effort to discredit Donald Trump and create mass hysteria across America's gullible left, the Washington Post has, for the last several months, deliberately engaged in a shameless campaign of fabricating fake news stories . Even as each story is proven to be based on pure fiction, the Washington Post rolls out yet more fake stories to try to justify their previous fake stories.
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An overhaul of the honours system will be carried out by Theresa May after she made clear that controversial appointments in the New Year's list had been put forward under David Cameron.
The prime minister will give priority to people who have the economy or boosted social mobility, according to The Times.
It comes amid criticism of the latest honours for "rewarding failure" by civil servants who can earn £165,000 for their jobs.
Mark Lowcock, permanent secretary at the Department for International Development, was given a knighthood despite his department come under fire for the way it spends its £12 billion foreign aid budget.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump condemns KKK, neo-Nazis and white supremacists as ‘criminals and thugs,’ says ‘racism is evil.’
Acclaimed American acoustic guitarist and singer-songwriter Brooks Williams makes his debut at Faldingworth Memorial Hall this Saturday, November 18.
Hailing from Statesboro Georgia - made famous by the blues legend Blind Willie McTell - his style combines roots, jazz, blues, classical and folk, all enhanced by his ‘beautiful’ voice.
These talents have enabled him to work extensively for 25 years, making 24 CDs in the process.
Some of his CDs are of contemporary folk and some are entirely instrumental.
He combines his own songs with carefully selected covers.
Support at Faldingworth will be from Lincoln-based Richard Gray
The concert starts at 8pm and tickets cost £10, which can be reserved from Andy Watkins on 01522 535770 or email:watkins.folk@gmail.com.
Last month was the hottest June in Kerry since 1940.
Valentia Observatory says the average temperature for the month, 15.3 degrees Celsius, was just shy of the hottest ever recorded, which was 15.7 degrees, 78 years ago.
It also confirmed the hottest day of the month was last Thursday (June 28th) when temperatures reached 28.4 degrees Celsius.
The county was one day short of officially having a heatwave, with 4 days in a row recorded over 25 degrees.
TunnelCraft-Con host a lot of games and activities however, Homer doesn't seem to be as excited as Bart and Millhouse.
There’s been a major breakthrough in a homicide investigation that started more than 15 years ago.
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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – A Huntsville bus driver is now facing charges in connection to a deadly bus crash in Atlanta, Ga. Members of Mt. Zion Church were on a bus on the way to a mission trip when the wreck occurred on June, 8.
17-year-old Sara Harmening was killed in the crash, 40 others were hospitalized.
Fulton County Georgia authorities have charged the driver with 2nd degree homicide by vehicle and failure to maintain lane.
At this time authorities have not released the name of the driver.
Traffic investigators are still working on the crash report.
A confrontation between a private security officer and several people near the Burnside Bridge led to a shooting currently under investigation by Portland police, the bureau said in a news release.
Officers responded to the bridge just before 1:30 a.m. Saturday and, after speaking with witnesses, found the private security officer. The guard had fired several warning shots during the confrontation, police say.
A search of the area near Skidmore Fountain yielded evidence of gunfire and one person was reported to sustain minor injuries nearby.
This is the second shooting investigation Portland police have undertaken this week. Davonte D. Kerney, 22, sustained fatal injuries in another incident in the Pearl District Wednesday night.
The agency asks anyone with information about the Skidmore Fountain shooting to contact detectives at 503-823-0479.
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Liverpool’s players have travelled to Germany ahead of their Champions League qualification playoff first leg against Bundesliga side Hoffenheim.
The Reds left Liverpool John Lennon Airport at around lunchtime to get ready for the first half of their crucial tie.
Goalkeeper Simon Mignolet shared a selfie of himself sitting on the plane preparing for takeoff.
Fellow keeper Loris Karius also posted a photo, but it looks like he was still in his car or possibly on the team bus.
You can see video footage of the Reds’ travelling party boarding their flight below.
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Past honorees have fought child sex trafficking and helped the homeless and marginalized. Chelsea chairs the money laundering Clinton Foundation which keeps the Clintons rich and powerful. It also funds charity in a small way but it’s mostly the Clinton nest egg.
She authors, reportedly ghost-written, childrens’ books that no one will buy like, She Persisted. She is a member of various boards – no-show jobs.
Her sarcastic and left-wing tweets are another achievement along.
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A San Bernardino middle school student who got a little bit too excited about her brother collecting her from school early probably regrets her enthusiasm after suffering a nasty fall.Twitter user @Skeezieskank shared a short video of the incident on February 26, writing, “Picked my little sister up from school early & I guess she got a little bit too excited.”In the video, the girl is running out of her school building but trips and falls flat on her face. Her brother can be heard laughing as he recorded the video. Credit: @Skeezieskank via Storyful
A plan to generate revenue for West Virginia could save state residents money but some are concerned it could cost businesses in the long run.
Governor Jim Justice offered alternatives to the state budget that he originally proposed during his state of the state address but his plan would still include doubling the price of tolls for out of state drivers on the West Virginia Turnpike.
Some people are concerned the move could hurt businesses along the busy road.
"Income is limited and they might not have but enough to pay the tolls so that can't stop and make purchases somewhere," said Linda Lewis, traveling through the area from South Carolina.
The governor proposed raising the tolls on the turnpike from $2 to $4 for out of state drivers.
The proposal would allow anyone to buy an easy pass for $8 offering people who travel the road frequently the opportunity for significant savings.
Alaska man faces murder charge in death of baby daughter
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (AP) — A man has been charged with murder in the death of his infant daughter after allegedly shaking the baby.
The Fairbanks Daily News-Miner reports that a criminal complaint states that 22-year-old James Lee Jimieson of Fairbanks took the baby to a hospital on May 11, saying she was lethargic and wouldn't eat.
Tests showed the baby had extensive internal bleeding and bruising in her brain that was likely the result of non-accidental trauma. She died days later.
Police say Jimieson gave multiple explanations for what could have caused the baby's injuries before telling investigators that he had shaken her, causing her head to hit his own once or twice.
The state's online court record system did not immediately show an attorney for Jimieson.
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MOSCOW Russia has issued search warrants for two people for their possible role in Monday's deadly metro blast in St Petersburg, Interfax quoted a security source as saying.
"Two people are being sought on suspicion of planning the blasts, one of whom is thought to have placed the explosive device in the metro wagon and the second person for leaving a bomb at the metro station 'Ploshchad Revolutsii'," the source told Interfax.
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Srinagar, May 31 (IANS) Two militants were killed on Thursday in a gunfight between security forces and militants in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district, police said.
Police sources said militants fired at a patrol party of Rashtriya Rifles in Kralgund forest area of the district late on Wednesday.
“Army retaliated the fire after which an encounter started there. During searches on Thursday morning bodies of two militants were recovered with weapons,” police said.
Identity of slain militants was being established.
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Fox News founder Rupert Murdoch has reportedly joined the growing calls for Donald Trump to fire his chief strategist Steve Bannon.
Known for his nationalist and "America First" views and once one of the president's key advisers, Mr Bannon, 63, has for months seen his star wane in the White House.
When Mr Trump appointed him chief strategist, he was put on the same level as the president's chief-of-staff Reince Priebus, a nod to the populist base that helped Mr Trump reach the White House.
Now, the president has a new right hand man, John Kelly. The retired Marine general has reportedly told Mr Trump's top staff that he intends to rein in Mr Bannon, who has been accused of leaking damaging stories about Lt. Gen. H. R. McMaster, the national security adviser, and feuding with Mr Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner.
Lt. Gov. Mike Parson was on his farm when he got the call the Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens was stepping down. He quickly returned to Jefferson City. He is in line to become Missouri's 57th governor.
Bourne was on the field for 31 of 73 offensive snaps Sunday, finishing with two receptions for 29 yards in a win over Houston.
The undrafted rookie has carved out a regular role in this offense by averaging over 29 snaps over his previous seven contests after beginning the season as a member of the special teams unit. He has has only seen more than three targets once over that span, but the distribution of playing time suggests that the 49ers want to get a better look at the possession receiver. It's tough to recommend Bourne in almost any fantasy format considering the high-stakes nature of this time of year, but deep-league owners and those in dynasty formats should at least make note of Bourne in the event an injury propels him into a high-usage role in the future.
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A 49-year-old woman was kidnapped and then assaulted in Hoffman Triangle early Wednesday (May 30), according to an initial report from New Orleans police.
The woman was leaving a home in the 2800 block of South Rocheblave Street just before 2 a.m. when a man approached her from behind, according to a preliminary police report. The woman told police the man grabbed her legs and forced her into a car, where he "physically assaulted her," for about 20 minutes, according to NOPD.
After assaulting her, the man drove to a different location and let the woman get out of the car. The woman was able to escape and call the police, while the man fled the scene.
According to NOPD, the woman knows the man who kidnapped her. The woman did not report being sexually assaulted, according to NOPD spokeswoman Ambria Washington.
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It’s been over six months since Jennifer Lawrence and Darren Aronofsky called it quits, but it seems like everything is fine, just fine. Totally fine. Why wouldn’t it be? What? These are just two, totally fine people being fine together. The exes were photographed Wednesday night at the BAM Gala in New York City, where the director was being honored alongside Jeremy Irons, Nora Ann Wallace, and Jack Nusbaum. Lawrence even introduced Aronofsky when he came out to receive his honor.
They first met when Lawrence starred in Aronofsky’s controversial film Mother! and continued to date for almost a year. But it was not meant to be. And while we can never be sure what went down between the couple, we can know that here, tonight, JLaw rocked a white corset in front of her ex for all of us. Everything is fine.
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The 49ers signed a pair of veteran linemen Monday, while sending a rookie to injured reserve.
The team announced the additions of defensive lineman Leger Douzable and offensive lineman Andrew Gardner to one-year deals. To clear the roster spot, they waived-injured rookie safety Chanceller James.
The 31-year-old Douzable has been in the league since 2008, and has spent time with the Vikings, Giants, Rams, Jaguars, Titans, Jets, and Bills. He started five games for the Bills last year, and appeared in all 16.
Garnder started last year’s season finale for the 49ers at left guard, and while his suitcase doesn’t have as many stickers as Douzable, he has been with the Dolphins, Ravens, Vikings, Bengals, Texans, and Eagles.
BOULDER, Colo. — Boulder police say 22-year-old Christopher Seth admitted to taking a box of REI socks worth $200 from someone’s porch and they have surveillance video to back up the claims.
When they pressed him about more thefts, Seth eventually fessed up to stealing 44 packages worth a total of more than $6,500 .
He had women’s boots, a Roku ultra, an Xbox one, a Goole voice, bike helmet, silverware, a Star Wars toy, shampoo, and a whole lot more.
The most expensive item Seth stole was an Arcteryx parka for $700.
The packages were from Boulder, Longmont, Louisville, Englewood and Erie. Police have them in their possession and they will be used as evidence.
Oklahoma City police still seek suspects in death of 2 men
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma City police say no arrests have been made in the deaths of two men found inside a sport utility vehicle that had been reported stolen.
Police said Monday they are still trying to identify suspects in the deaths of 39-year-old Shaun Ruddle and 23-year-old Cody Dwayne Early, Jr.
The two were found inside a stolen SUV that had crashed into a mailbox Friday morning and police consider the deaths to be homicides.
Police said the SUV had been reported stolen early Thursday in Oklahoma City.
JOHNSON CITY, TN (WJHL) – A Johnson City woman has been charged with criminal simulation after she allegedly purchased a car with counterfeit money.
Police said Emma Boone, 19 of Johnson City, met a woman at the Walgreens parking lot on Broadway Street on the evening of April 13. The woman sold a car to Boone after, police said, the victim posted the vehicle for sale on ‘various online sources’.
After the transaction, police said the woman realized she was paid a very large amount with fake money.
Boone was identified as the person that gave the fake bills to the victim as payment.
Boone was arrested the next day and taken to the Washington County Detention Center where she is being held on a $30,000 bond.
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The Bee's Joe Cortez and James Burns break down the big games of Week 3 in the Stanislaus District football season. They take an up close look at the Modesto Metro Conference, which opens league play next week.
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FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) Fort Wayne Community Schools officials sold the former Elmhurst High School for $600,000. The building is being sold to Hansen Aggregates Midwest LLC, a company runs the rock quarry next to the former high school.
Last month, the district received two offers for the property. The building went on the market after the school board voted in February to sell the 23-acre site along with 12 acres of vacant farmland next to the property on the city’s southwest side.
The Elmhurst building dates back to 1929 and had about 900 students when it was closed in 2010 in a budget-cutting move. District officials say insurance and electricity for the school are costing about $15,000 a year.
FWCS officials don’t know what the company plans to do with the building. The money the school district will received from the company will go into FWCS general fund.
A large wildfire north of Athens is threatening homes as it sweeps through pine forest for a second day, uncontained due to high winds.
Fire Service officials two planes and five helicopters are fighting the blaze at Varnava, 45 kilometers (28 miles) north of the Greek capital, while a main road in the area is closed to traffic to give fire trucks better access.
The fire burned out of control for a second day Monday after damaging at least 20 homes the previous day and forcing the evacuation of holiday campsites used in the area for children's vacations.
No one was hurt, and Fire Service spokeswoman Brigade Manager Stavroula Maliri described all the evacuations as precautionary.
SEOUL, April 28 There was been no change in South Korea's position that the United States bears the cost of the THAAD anti-missile defence system, the country's defence ministry said on Friday.
It was responding to remarks made by U.S. President Donald Trump in an interview with Reuters, that he wanted South Korea to pay for the THAAD system.
"There is no change in South Korea and the United States' position that our government provides the land and supporting facilities and the U.S. bears the cost of THAAD system's deployment, operation and maintenance," the ministry said in a statement. (Reporting by Ju-min Park; Editing by Clarence Fernandez)
White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders responded to a flurry of questions from reporters who asked for the president’s reaction to the show Roseanne getting canceled on Tuesday.
“That’s not what the president is looking at. That’s not what’s he’s spending his time on,” she told reporters on Air Force One on Tuesday. “I think we have a lot bigger things going on in the country right now.”
Sanders said the president was more concerned with the ongoing plans for the possible summit with Kim Jong-un and ongoing trade negotiations with China.
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SWATARA TOWNSHIP, DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa.– A police officer suffered a minor injury while responding to a fire on Monday night.
At approximately 11:15 p.m. on April 17, police were dispatched to the 3500 block of Rutherford Street for an active structure fire.
Police evacuated residents in surrounding homes while awaiting assistance from the fire department.
Within minutes, the fire spread across Pear Street and two more garage structures became engulfed in flames in the rear of the 3500 block of Brisban Street.
A police officer was treated for a minor injury and was released from a local hospital.
Detectives are continuing to work to discover the source of the fire.
Anyone with information relative to this investigation is asked to call Swatara Township Police at 717-564-2550. You may also submit a tip at SwataraPolice.org.
Chris Chelios and Brian Leetch will be facing off once more, this time as opposing coaches.
USA Hockey has appointed the two Hall of Fame defensemen to serve as coaches at the sixth annual All-American Prospects game in Buffalo on Sept. 21. The game will feature 42 of the top U.S.-born prospects eligible for the 2018 NHL draft.
Chelios and Leetch are both American and have combined to play 44 NHL seasons plus five Winter Olympic Games.
Chelios is a three-time Stanley Cup champion and already is making the shift to coaching. He was recently named an assistant for the 2018 U.S. Olympic men's national team.
Leetch is among seven defensemen to score more than 1,000 points, and was only the NHL's second player to win the Calder (rookie of the year), Conn Smythe (playoff MVP) and Norris (top defenseman) trophies.
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A joint parade of Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary and Correctional Services officers was conducted in Port Moresby to mark the launch of the election operation.
The official launch by Police Commissioner Gari Baki yesterday marked the start of the joint election operations for the Southern Command.
A total of 219 officers from the police headquarters and 33 Correctional Services officers took part in the parade at Konedobu Oval.
Speaking during the launch, Baki urged the forces to perform their duties and honestly without fear and favour to ensure a safe environment for the people to exercise their right to vote.
One hundred and eighteen officers would be sent to Milne Bay, 50 to Northern and 51 to Gulf.
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OSLO, May 31 (Reuters) - Some 1,200 staff at Norwegian banks will go on strike on Thursday after negotiations over wages, pensions and other conditions broke down, the industry and the LO labour union said.
However, banks and insurers averted the threat of a much bigger strike by agreeing to demands from the industry's largest labour union, the Finance Sector Union of Norway, which had threatened to pull more than 20,000 members off work.
While the larger union's demands had primarily centred on pay, the LO, which went on strike, had also demanded a reform of pensions and broader rights to negotiate on behalf of its members. (Reporting by Terje Solsvik; Editing by Himani Sarkar)
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FREDERICTON -- Bell Canada is locating a national service centre in Fredericton that's expected to create up to 150 jobs over the next five years.
Premier Brian Gallant says it's great news that will help strengthen New Brunswick's information technology sector and the economy.
The employees will be working with some of Bell's largest customers across the country on technical issues and network security.
Bell Canada will be eligible for up to $3.6 million from the province in the form of payroll rebates once the jobs are created and maintained for at least a year.
Bell also announced it is investing $100,000 in the Canadian Institute for Cybersecurity at the University of New Brunswick.
Bell currently employs more than 1,500 across New Brunswick.
Bell Canada is a division of BCE Inc, which owns and operates CTV Atlantic through Bell Media.
Kim Glass, who competed for USA’s indoor volleyball team in Beijing, and Leryn Franco, a Paraguayan model who threw javelin in the 2004, 2008, and 2012 Games, did Sports Illustrated swimsuit shoots in Canada that the magazine recently chronicled in videos. Both women went natural, meaning that they did not wear make-up for these shoots.
April 20 Shandong Tyan Home Co Ltd
* Says it plans to buy Shandong Tianye Group Bid Co Pty Ltd from controlling shareholder in order to own Hanking Australia Pty Ltd's gold assets
* Says it will pay 1.83 billion yuan ($265.93 million) for Shandong Tianye Group Bid Co Pty Ltd via share issue
* Says share trade remains suspended
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Further company coverage: ($1 = 6.8815 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
Westinghouse Electric Co LLC, the U.S. nuclear technology unit of Toshiba Corp, said on Monday it expects bids for its assets within days as it justified its request for an extra 90 days to control its bankruptcy.
“At this critical juncture, it is paramount that the debtors maintain control over the process and continue to advance these efforts,” Westinghouse argued in court papers.
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Hundreds of homes in the New Zealand city of Christchurch have been evacuated as wildfires threaten some suburbs.
Selwyn Mayor Sam Broughton tells The Associated Press he's planning to declare a state of emergency, as was the mayor of adjacent Christchurch. He says changing winds have made the fires unpredictable.
Displaced residents are staying at evacuation centers or with relatives.
A helicopter pilot died in a crash Tuesday while fighting the blaze.
The New Zealand military on Wednesday revealed the pilot, Corporal David Steven Askin, was a soldier who had won one of the country's top awards for bravery in Afghanistan. A member of the elite Special Air Service, Askin's identity was kept secret at the time he won the Gallantry Star medal.
ESCONDIDO, Calif. (AP) — Authorities have arrested a suspect in the stabbing death of a 75-year-old retiree more than three decades ago in Southern California.
Police in Escondido say technology led to new analysis of fingerprints from the apartment where Richard Finney was stabbed 31 times in 1986.
The San Diego Union-Tribune reported Monday that Nathan Eugene Mathis faces a charge of murder and an allegation that he used a knife in the attack. The 62-year-old retired security guard pleaded not guilty last week.
Investigators haven't named a possible motive or said whether the defendant and the victim knew each other.
Gina Turi Curry, Finney's granddaughter, tells the newspaper she burst into tears when police informed her of the arrest.
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Information from: The San Diego Union-Tribune, http://www.utsandiego.com
Protomartyr will play a gig at Chicago’s Lincoln Hall on Sunday, October 8th. Consequence of Sound and Audiotree.tv are teaming up to live stream the band’s performance. Fans can watch live on our Facebook page beginning at 9:45 p.m. CT.
Sunday night’s performance comes in support of Detroit post-punk outfit’s excellent new album, Relatives in Descent, which was released in September. Below, watch the video for “A Private Understanding”:
NORTHPORT, Ala. — WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder meets with the media in anticipation of his Feb. 25th fight against Gerald Washington at Legacy Arena in Birmingham.
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Indonesia booked $270 million trade deficit in July, swinging from $1.63 billion surplus in June due to a surge in imports of raw and semi-finished goods, the official Statistics Agency said Tuesday.
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The result came as a surprise, as the median forecast from a Wall Street Journal poll of 10 economists was for a $964 million surplus.
The agency said imports rose 39.0% from a month earlier to $13.89 billion, and rose 54.0% from a year ago.
Imports of raw and semi-finished goods, which are usually used for the production of goods for export, rose 75.1%, meanwhile capital good imports increased 17.0%.
Exports rose 16.8% from June to $13.62 billion, and jumped 41.1% a year ago.
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Cleveland named to National Geographic Traveler's 2018 'Best of the World' list was a good article about some positive happenings for Cleveland and it was on the front page of the Nov. 28 issue of The Plain Dealer.
This is the type of information we need to hear and I hope the PD is planning to cover some of the items mentioned in the National Geographic Travel magazine. As Clevelander's we need to know more about the various reasons for Cleveland being selected as one of the 21 "Best in the World" list. Hopefully The Plain Dealer will run a series of articles focusing on each of the reasons Cleveland was selected. That would be a big service to all of us and such a series should be front page news!
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India Post has released a special cover on Konark Temple on 3rd February 2017 from Konark.The special cover is cancelled with My Stamp of Konark Temple.
Amazon has the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller on sale for $59. While we see discounts on these from time to time, they normally sell for $70 and rarely drop below this price. They have great reviews too.
The Pro Controller is perfect for anyone who feels like the Switch's Joy-Con controllers are too small for their hands. The Pro Controller is a bit larger than standard gaming controllers today, but it feels great to hold and it's not big enough where players with small hands wouldn't enjoy using it too. It takes the guesswork out of "how do I use these Joy-Cons?" and lets you focus on the game at hand.
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Hiring Event
(CBP Hiring Event)…It is this Friday in Brawley
. It is being held at the American Job Center on Main Street. The event will run from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm. Customs and Border Protection recruiters will be on hand to answer questions, and to assist with completing the online application. Computers will be available on site for job applicants to use. As a key component of the US Department of Homeland Security’s frontline defense, a CBP officer’s primary responsibility is to detect and prevent terrorists, their weapons and other threats from entering the US, while facilitating legitimate trade and travel.
× Waukee Morning Fire Labeled ‘Suspicious’
WAUKEE, Iowa – Investigators are looking into a suspicious fire at a Waukee home under construction.
The Waukee Fire Department says the fire was called in around 5:45 a.m. Monday at 550 NE Brookshire Drive.
Firefighters were able to put the fire out quickly but there was damage to the first floor.
Officials say it does appear there was forced entry into the home.
April 24 Pacific Consortium
* to permit further dividend payments to tatts shareholders in addition to its all-cash $4.21 per share proposal in the event transaction completion delayed beyond second half of 2017
* $4.21 per share proposal superior in value to tabcorp proposal on 44 days of 57 trading days since Tabcorp’s last results announcement"
* believes Tatts independent chairman and board should consider this proposal seriously and allow the consortium to conduct due diligence
Police say one man has been killed and two people injured in a knife attack on a train in the northern German city of Flensburg.
Federal police said in a statement the incident took place Wednesday at around 7 p.m. local time.
They said the details of the attack were not clear yet, but that one of the injured was a 22-year-old female police officer. The statement said she appeared to have used her pistol, suggesting she may have killed the man.
German daily Bild reported that following a dispute, one man attacked another man with a knife and then a police officer who was called to intervene.
The German news agency dpa reported the Flensburg main train station had been evacuated and service to Flensburg had been interrupted temporarily.
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Starry Nights is a series of free outdoor concerts performed at our Gerlach/Haack Outdoor Theater on Friday evenings in the summer. Gather your family & friends, pack your lawn chairs & picnic baskets, and find your perfect spot in the Wilson Center’s beautiful backyard!
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June 30, 2017 • 6:30 PM
Celebrate the start of our 2017 Starry Nights Concert Series with one of the most seasoned and successful orchestras in Southeast Wisconsin.
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Commuters heading home from Sydney CBD are facing a slow and crowded journey home on Thursday after a signal failure temporarily halted trains in and out of the city circle.
Major delays are currently affecting the T1, T2, T3 and T8 lines.
Frustrated commuters reported no trains were moving around the city circle around 4pm.
Brinkmanship over North Korea opens policy debate in China
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WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has tweeted a military-themed, Independence Day video greeting to the nation.
In a short recording, President Trump said Wednesday he and first lady Melania Trump wished everyone a happy holiday.
President Trump noted the day marked the 242nd anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. But his focus was on the U.S. military and veterans. President Trump declared, “Our freedom has been earned through the blood and sweat and sacrifice of American heroes. And these are great American heroes.”
President Trump is to hold a picnic Wednesday afternoon for military families at the White House, followed by a concert and with a view of the National Park Service’s fireworks display.
Belgian black metal band Saille have premiered the lyric video for their new track "Benei ha'Elohim". The song is taken from their forthcoming album Gnosis which will be released on March 17th via Code666.
The band commented, "The Benei ha'Elohim (translated: ‘Sons Of God’) were a group of beings that descended from the Heavens to mate with the Daughters of Men and thereby defying the will of God. They gifted mankind with great knowledge, including that of crafts and magic, but their deeds resulted in the birth of the Nephilim, destructive giants that wreaked havoc upon the earth."
Tracklisting:
“Benei ha’Elohim”
“Pandaemonium Gathers”
“Blôt”
“Genesis 11:1-9”
“Before The Crawling Chaos”
“Prometheus”
“Thou, My Maker”
“Magnum Opus”
“1904 Era Vulgaris”
"Benei ha'Elohim" lyric video:
“Genesis 11:1-9”:
They now have a $9.50 price target on the stock. 12/19/2016 - Hudson Technologies had its "buy" rating reaffirmed by analysts at B. Riley.
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Mazara went 2-for-4 with a double, three RBI, a stolen base and a run scored in Monday's 7-0 win over the A's.
The two-hit performance raised Mazara's season slash line to .352/.397/.630 to go along with four home runs, 16 RBI and one steal. The left-handed hitter is off to one of the strongest starts of any hitter in the league, and he seems well on his way to besting his 20-homer season in 2016. The 21-year-old is locked in at the plate and is in a good spot to continue rewarding his owners in the middle of a strong Texas lineup.
RIYADH May 2 Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, its top sovereign wealth fund, will make half of its investments in the domestic economy, Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said on Tuesday.
In a nationally televised interview discussing the government's economic policies, Prince Mohammed also said authorities would announce a housing programme in the third quarter of this year.
The government will provide over 1 million housing units through soft loans or the Saudi Real Estate Development Fund, he said without giving a time frame.
Prince Mohammed said the government was committed to providing medical treatment to its citizens but would not necessarily manage hospitals. (Reporting by Riyadh team; Writing by Andrew Torchia)
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Tbilisi. 24 November. REPORT.AZ/ "I would like to thank all media for providing detailed, accurate and impartial information to the society, international community about anti-terrorist operation in Georgia".
Georgia bureau of Report News Agency informs, Georgian president Giorgi Margvelashvili said commenting on the anti-terrorist operations on November 24.
The head of the Georgian state said that terror is a source of danger to all countries: "We condemn terrorism. I think we must jointly fight against terrorism".
G. Margvelashvili once again expressed his condolences to the family of the special forces officer, killed during the antiterrorist operation and wished the injured a speedy recovery.
He once again thanked media representatives for detailed, accurate and impartial information on the anti-terrorist operations.
The open-source Darktable RAW photography software that's long been available for Linux and macOS has finally been ported to Microsoft Windows. But fortunately that's not all to be found in Darktable 2.4.While Windows support is their big headline feature of Darktable 2.4, the RC1 release that came out today is also packed with other improvements.Darktable 2.4-RC1 has OpenCL fixes/improvements, new camera support, a new haze removal module, new/improved file format support, and a wide variety of smaller features and tuning. There's also a number of smaller improvements.More details on the Darktable 2.4 release candidate via GitHub
‘We are going to compete, both Democrats and Republicans…and then we’ll all come together as Americans afterwards,’ says Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, along with his Republican colleague Leonard Lance, in the wake of the shooting at a congressional baseball pr
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ATLANTA (AP) — World Wrestling Entertainment says pro wrestling legend Ric Flair is out of surgery and resting after being hospitalized.
The statement Monday did not give details about the nature of the surgery.
A representative for the showman known as “Nature Boy” says the 68-year-old wrestler was admitted to the hospital for routine monitoring. Melinda Morris Zanoni of Legacy Talent asked on Twitter Monday for “prayers & positive energy” because Flair has “tough medical issues.”
Former pro wrestler Mick Foley and wrestling executive Eric Bischoff are among numerous wrestlers wishing Flair well on Twitter.
Known for his flamboyant outfits and “Woooo!” catchphrase, Flair made his professional debut in 1972 and was inducted into the World Wrestling Entertainment Hall of Fame in 2008.
On the markets at midmorning (ET):
The Toronto Stock Exchange’s S&P/TSX composite index was up 120.35 points to 15,153.73, after 90 minutes of trading.
In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 154.13 points to 22,012.45. The S&P 500 index was up 25.93 points to 2,467.25 and the Nasdaq composite index was up 78.78 points to 6,335.34.
The Canadian dollar was trading at 78.76 cents US, down from Friday’s average price of 78.83 cents US.
The September crude contract was up 26 cents to US$49.08 per barrel and the September natural gas contract was down four cents to US$2.94 per mmBTU.
The December gold contract was down $6.30 to US$1,281.40 an ounce and the September copper contract was down one cent to US$2.91 a pound.
Imagine a high-speed chase - in slow motion. That's what authorities in Alabama say they had on their hands - because a thief couldn't figure out how to get the truck he swiped out of first gear.
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Manchester United have been drawn against Sevilla in the last 16 of the Champions League, while Real Madrid must overcome Paris Saint-Germain if they are to defend their title.
The draw, which took place at UEFA headquarters on Monday, also paired Liverpool with Porto and Manchester City with Basel.
Tottenham must travel to Italy after being drawn against Juventus, while Roma face Shakhtar Donetsk.
Chelsea, meanwhile face a daunting task after they were handed a tie against Barcelona. Bayern Munich, meanwhile, will take on Turkish giants Besiktas.
Champions League last 16 games are provisionally scheduled to take place in February and March 2018.
The first legs will be contested on February 13/14/20/21 and the second legs will be played on March 6/7/13/14.
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE LAST-16 IN FULL
Interesting. #Boca manager Guillermo Barros Schelotto attended #MEXvsWAL at the Rose Bowl last night. The former #CrewSC star spoke to media about still following #MLS, how league has evolved and improved, and his interest in coaching in MLS in the future. https://t.co/7JcYFWZyDT
0:51 ESPN GameDay at TCU for Saturday broadcast Pause
2:00 ESPN's David Pollack impressed with Fort Worth, TCU and that Mexican restaurant he keeps hearing about
1:49 Cam Newton apology: "Word choice was extremely degrading and disrespectful towards women"
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2:13 Grapevine PD releases new parking lot video to help ID Target man accused of lewd comments
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0:26 OU fraternity sued over injuries to son of former Dallas Cowboys star
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ISLAMABAD, July 4 (APP):President Mamnoon Hussain Wednesday said with a huge potential of cooperation existed between Pakistan and Kazakhstan in pharmaceutical sector, the purchase of medicines from Pakistan was mutually beneficial for the both countries.
He said this while talking to Ambassador-designate of Pakistan to Kazakhstan Dr Imtiaz A Kazi who called on him here at the Aiwan-e-Sadr.
He said Kazakhstan was a very important country of Central Asia which had friendly relations with all countries including Pakistan.
The president emphasized that Kazakhstan was a very close friend of Pakistan. There were vast avenues of cooperation between the two countries and the relations could be further strengthened by focusing on these areas, he added.
He directed the ambassador-designate to work towards increasing the bilateral trade and starting joint ventures between the both countries.
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More than 200 bodies have been brought to Sierra Leone's morgue after floods and mudslides brought a trail of chaos to West Africa, a coroner official has said, quoted by The Independent.
Authorities say at least 21 people have been killed with many more fatalities expected.
Storms swept through the capital of Freetown early on Monday, flooding downtown streets and creating mudslides in hilly areas.
Sierra Leone's national television broadcaster interrupted regular programming to show scenes of people digging through mud to retrieve the dead bodies of loved ones.
Officials said military personnel have been deployed to help in the rescue operation currently ongoing.
Deputy Information Minister Cornelius Deveaux said officials are still trying to compile casualty figures.
Many of the impoverished areas of Sierra Leone's capital are close to sea level and have poor drainage systems, exacerbating flooding during this West African country's rainy season.
Just over two months ago, as winter landed its final blows of snow in New York City, Michael A. Walrond Jr. of Harlem's 10,000-member First Corinthian Baptist Church landed an ideological blow of his own in traditional Christendom.
Walrond, who was named "One of the Lord's Foot Soldiers" by Newsweek magazine, told his congregants that the belief that anyone who doesn't believe in Jesus is going to Hell is "insanity."
"There was a time when you would see people in the pulpit say, 'Well, if you don't believe in Jesus you going to Hell. That's insanity in many ways because that is not what Jesus even believes," he said in a viral clip posted to Facebook.
Read more at: https://www.christianpost.com/news/why-jesus-is-no-longer-only-way-for-many-american-christians-223601/
It has become obvious that Democrats are suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder.
PTSD is a mental health condition that’s triggered by a terrifying event. Common symptoms are irritability, angry outbursts and aggressive and self-destructive behavior. Often, several years of therapy are required to overcome these symptoms.
After therapy, the Dems might realize that our populist president was elected by the common people who were abandoned by the Democrat elite. They might also realize that the president, behind the bombast, is historically a fiscal and social moderate and, if his daughter and son-in-law have their way, might end up a liberal.
After therapy, the Dems might also realize that in their aggressive and self-destructive effort to get rid of President Donald Trump they might end up being responsible for electing a real conservative as president — and then needing another several years of therapy.
Reminds me of the famous country song, ....
If You Think You,be Reached The Bottom, Just Look Down."
FUCK DONALD TRUMP
Michigan Democratic leaders plan to introduce legislation to help the thousands of workers who were wrongly accused of fraud by the state Unemployment Insurance Agency. House Democratic Leader Sam Singh made the announcement Tuesday.
“I’m hopeful that there will be support on the other side of the aisle on this because it’s doing what’s right by these people,” Singh told Michigan News Network. “I haven’t found a single person on the other side of the aisle that thinks we should be taking that money wrongly, and I want to make sure that these people are kept whole.”
Singh says the agency has a $150 million budget. He believes there’s enough money there to help those affected.
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His luck apparently ran out on a video poker machine and it's not getting any better for a man who is now wanted by police.
The Oregon City Police Department released surveillance images Monday of a criminal mischief suspect.
Officers said the man was caught on camera hitting and damaging the screen of an Oregon Lottery video poker machine at Abby's Legendary Pizza on South Beavercreek Road.
Investigators said the incident happened around 6 p.m. Sunday.
The suspect is described as a white man in his mid-60s, around 5 feet 10 inches tall and 200 pounds with gray hair.
Anyone with information about the suspect is asked to call the Oregon City Police Department tip line at 503-496-1616.
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The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a flood warning for the following river in Kansas…
Cow Creek near Hutchinson affecting Reno and Rice Counties.
Do not drive into flooded areas or go around barricades. Nearly two feet of water will carry most vehicles away. Turn around don`t drown.
The warning is from late tonight until Monday afternoon.
At 8:15 a.m., Friday the stage was 6.0 feet. Flood stage is 9.5 feet. Minor flooding is forecast.
Forecast…Rise above flood stage by early Saturday morning and continue to rise to near 10.2 feet by early Sunday morning. The river will fall below flood stage by Monday morning.
Impact…At 9.0 feet…Water will cross 95th Avenue in a small section, between Dean and Sallee Roads. Water spreads over low spots across cropland or fields. More sections of the banks will overflow.
May 2 Owens & Minor Inc
* Owens & minor reports 1st quarter 2017 financial results and announces acquisition
* Q1 adjusted non-gaap earnings per share $0.41
* Q1 earnings per share $0.31
* Q1 revenue $2.33 billion versus i/b/e/s view $2.38 billion
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.42 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Reaffirms fy 2018 adjusted earnings per share view $2.05 to $2.20
* Sees fy 2017 adjusted non-gaap earnings per share $1.75 to $1.85
* Owens & minor inc - is affirming its guidance for 2017 earnings on an adjusted basis
* Owens & minor inc - domestic segment quarterly revenues were $2.19 billion compared to $2.32 billion a year ago Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
REUTERS: Irish-trained horses look set to repeat last year's dominance of the Grand National as they were given the top five weights for the famous marathon steeplechase at Aintree, Liverpool on April 8.
Five of last year's top six finishers were trained in Ireland and the weights for April's race announced on Tuesday contains 20 horses trained in the country out of the top 40 entries - the maximum runners allowed - on the list.
Michael O'Leary's Gigginstown House Stud won with Rule The World last year and the businessman appears intent on staging a repeat with 12 of his 16 entries on the 109-horse list guaranteed a run if trainer Gordon Elliot opts to race them.
(Reporting by Shravanth Vijayakumar in Bengaluru)
Using music to heal, teach
‘Cultural worker’ believes in employing improvisation as a form of divination
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Outgoing Air Force Commander Amir Eshel said, Monday evening, "The Air Force gives the Israel Defense Forces unprecedented power," according to Yediot Ahronot.
Speaking at the ceremony for handing over command of the Air Force to General Amikam Norkin, Eshel continued, "Our enemies do not imagine its quality and scope. If we have to fight, they will be seriously surprised by our timing and the results."
No one was injured during a home invasion late Monday evening in Saskatoon.
Police said two men, with bandanas over their faces, forced their way into the home in the 1500-block of Central Avenue just after 10 p.m. CT.
They then took off in a vehicle.
READ MORE: 2 facing charges after Saskatoon home invasion
Both men are described as indigenous. The first has short hair, brown eyes and possibly two piercings. The second was armed with a knife and was wearing a black jacket.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Saskatoon police at 306-975-8300 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
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2:11 Baby goats and wine at yoga class? We're not kidding
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0:50 Watch kids hunt for eggs in Bellingham
2:04 Olympia girl and dog Spitfire form world-class diving team
2:48 Activists call for President Trump's tax returns at Olympia rally
1:01 Lion cub discovered smuggled in van full of parrots
1:35 Bellingham man sentenced for child molestation
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New Partnership Audit Rules Affect Many Family Partnerships
Law360, New York (February 2, 2018, 3:48 PM EST) -- The use of partnerships in estate and wealth transfer planning can provide a number of benefits, such as the consolidation of investment assets, centralized control over those assets, increased creditor protection, a mechanism for management succession and valuation discounts.
Entities taxed as partnerships are “pass-through” entities, meaning that they do not pay federal income taxes themselves. Instead, partnerships pass their items of income and loss through to their partners, who report those items on their individual tax returns and pay income tax at their individual rates....
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CBS the Green Tralee students are calling for the right to a home to be enshrined in the Constitution.
The Tralee secondary school students are petitioning Kerry County Council on behalf of the housing agency NOVAS, for everyone to have the right to have a house, and that no family should be in temporary accommodation for more than 90 days.
CBS the Green is taking part in a Homeless Awareness and Advocacy Campaign where 16 of them slept out on the streets last Friday night.
The school has collaborated with Fr Peter McVerry, and the High Hopes Choir from Cork Penny Dinners performed at a concert there today.
Student Liam Óg Kingston explains what they hope to achieve with the petition.
Caitriona Twomey is one of the organisers of Cork Penny Dinners which helps the homeless; she’s also involved with the High Hopes Choir, which comprises members of the homeless community.
She says the students of CBS the Green, Tralee are inspiring.
But even Webber diehards might not recognize the Beyonce song "Learn To Be Lonely"; that's because it's one of a handful of previously unreleased tracks that didn't make it to Broadway.
Beyonce performed the number at the 2005 Academy Awards, but it was never released. The Lana Del Rey track on Unmasked: The Platinum Collection is the more recognizable "You Must Love Me" from Evita, a song previously performed by Madonna. Read more - here.
Two points was the difference in deciding a winner between Larry Nance Jr. and Donovan Mitchell.
Mitchell used his final dunk to not only pay homage to Vince Carter but to seal his first Slam Dunk Championship.
#NBAAllStar: Donovan Mitchell of the Jazz after winning the 2018 Slam Dunk Contest. pic.twitter.com/5tpqIFtUkj — James H. Williams (@JHWreporter) February 18, 2018
#NBAAllStar : More from Donovan Mitchell of the @utahjazz after winning the 2018 Slam Dunk Contest. pic.twitter.com/ge1vE4xWzY — James H. Williams (@JHWreporter) February 18, 2018
PETOSKEY, Mich. (AP) - A northern Michigan woman has been sentenced up to 22½ years in prison for suffocating her infant daughter, her second criminal case in the death of a child.
The Petoskey News-Review reports 32-year-old Lisa Rae Bryan learned her punishment on Tuesday in Emmet County Circuit Court.
Bryan last month pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter. She was charged with second-degree murder in the 2016 death of her daughter, Isabella.
Bryan admitted that she was sleeping with Isabella close to her chest when the child died just weeks after birth.
In 2010, another infant died in Tulsa, Oklahoma, while Bryan was taking a bath with her. She served slightly more than a year in prison for second-degree manslaughter.
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Information from: Petoskey News-Review, http://www.petoskeynews.com
× Student struck by a car near North Scott High School
ELDRIDGE, Iowa – A girl was taken to the hospital after being struck by a car near North Scott High School on April 24.
The accident happened at the end of the school day, around 3:00 P.M.
Superintendent Joe Stutting said the girl taken to the hospital only suffered “bumps and bruises” and that she is expected to be okay.
The cause of the accident is unknown at this time.
This is a developing story. We will update this story as information becomes available.
BANGKOK, 1 January 2017 (NNT) – Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has instructed all government units to urgently develop “Thai people 4.0” in preparation for the changing world. He suggested that they use technology to create jobs and propel the economy.
Government Spokesman Lt.Gen. Sansern Kaewkamnerd said in 2017 the government would focus on developing people for the “Thailand 4.0” policy that would move Thailand forward with innovation, knowledge and technology. The PM emphasized that the heart of the policy was to develop Thais to have more knowledge and higher skills with responsibility for the society, said the government spokesman.
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The annual Scripps Spelling Bee is underway in Maryland, and a champion speller will emerge from the more than 400 still remaining by Thursday night, when the finals begin at 8:30 p.m. ET on ESPN.
You can stream the preliminary rounds via Watch ESPN and test your own knowledge by playing along online. The Spelling Bee’s official Play Along game syncs with the live broadcast and challenges you to a multiple-choice spelling quiz – but you only have until the child competing spells the word to make your choice. It’s a fast-paced game, and you can track your best spelling streak. Check out the game here.
The teen clothing store Rue21 has filed bankruptcy and will close its stores in West Fargo, Grand Forks and Bismarck. The company plans to close 400 stores as they try to get their finances under control.
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Members of the California Legislature on April 17 commemorated the 102nd anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.
“We commemorate the anniversary of the Armenian Genocide to remember the 1.5 million souls lost and to celebrate the Armenian’s contributions to California,” stated Assemblymember Adrin Nazarian. “Through vigilance and education we can banish genocide to our history books.”
“Armenian-Americans have not only survived, they have thrived and enriched the fabric of our communities. The genocide is about real people and real stories. For me it is about my wife Vanessa and her family, people I love and who are Armenian-Americans,” said Senator Scott Wilk. “By remembering the horror of the genocide we are taking steps to ensure it never happens again.”
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Improving its record to 7-1, the Joel Barlow High boys volleyball team defeated Fairfield Ludlowe 3-0 (25-9, 25-13, 25-11) on Monday, April 17.
Austin Hauser led Barlow with 25 assists. He also had four aces.
Matt Cruz had eight kills and one block. Reed Wilkerson had five kills and three blocks.
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) – Police in Hartford say a fleeing drug suspect struck four parked cars and caused minor injuries to a woman and several children who
were in one of the vehicles.
The incident began shortly before 8 a.m. Friday, when detectives pulled over a 19-year-old driver as part of a drug investigation in the city’s South End.
Police say the suspect threw his car into reverse, almost hitting an officer, and later crashed into four parked vehicles near a school.
A woman in one of the parked vehicles was cut by flying glass and taken to a hospital for treatment. Three children in the car were also taken to a hospital
as a precaution.
Police say the suspect, who was not immediately identified, was arrested and faces drug and motor vehicle charges.
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India launches record 104 satellites at one go
NEW DELHI, Feb 15 India successfully launched 104 satellites in a single mission on Wednesday, setting what its space agency says is a world record of launching the most satellites at one go.
Robert Whittaker has grown accustomed to underestimation. "The Ultimate Fighter: The Smashes" winner at UFC on Fox 24 shined as an underdog -- he closed at +225, according to BetDSI.com -- and made a career-defining move in the Ultimate Fighting Championship middleweight division, as he disposed of Ronaldo Souza with a second-round head kick and follow-up punches on Saturday at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Missouri.
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No injuries were reported in the fire. (Source: NBC12)
Everyone made it safely out of a trailer fire on Monday afternoon on Jeff Davis Highway.
Firefighters arrived to the scene around 2:20 p.m. at the Shady Hill Trailer Park to find a trailer on fire.
There's currently no information on what sparked the blaze.
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VERONA (WKOW) -- Working in concert with each other, the Verona Police Department apprehended a fugitive Monday, wanted for prostitution and human trafficking, by the FBI in Arizona.
Police say they received information that T'Shaun Jones had been occasionally residing in an unfurnished apartment in the city of Verona, since December of last year.
The department says the FBI was notified shortly after Jones's arrest. Jones is currently being held in the Dane county jail on a federal warrant.
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan will resume hearing of Panama Papers case on Wednesday (today).
A five-member larger bench headed by Justice Asif Saeed Khosa is hearing the case.
Earlier, the hearing was adjourned due to illness of Justice Azmat Saeed.
The counsel for Hussain and Hassan Nawaz, Salman Raja was presenting his arguments during the last hearing.
Before resuming his arguments, Salman Raja welcomed to Justice Sheikh Azmat, who joined the bench after recovery from illness today.
Raja observed that the case had three aspects.
This is a developing story and will be updated accordingly.
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The Green River Lady Wolves will face off with the Natrona County Fillies, tonight at 6 p.m. in Casper.
The Lady Wolves head into Casper carrying a four-game losing streak but hope to turn that around. The Lady Wolves are 6-9 overall and 0-3 in conference play.
Team Leaders
The Lady Wolves are led in scoring by sophomore Ashelynn Birch. Birch drops in 14.5 points per game and sits fifth in the 4A West Conference. Birch also leads the team and sits second in the conference in rebounds averaging 12.3 rebounds per game. Senior Andri Dewey is second on the team with 13.6 points per game and leads the team and conference in assists with 6.1 assists per game.
Tomorrows Matchup
The Lady Wolves will take on the Kelly Walsh Lady Trojans (3-0, 10-4) at 1 p.m. at Kelly Walsh High School.
Successful Kodi add-on repository TVAddons has shared a new blog post that warns users about the dangers of downloading forks of popular add-ons.
Kodi is a neutral media player which can be installed on a wide range of hardware, including desktop computers, servers, smartphones, HDMI streaming dongles.
The media player is capable of streaming content from the internet, a home network or local HDD storage.
Third-party developers can bring additional functionality to Kodi software via apps – dubbed Add-Ons – downloaded from the internet, from repositories like TVAddons.
The latter has warned users of the dangers of downloading cloned or “forked” add-ons onto their hardware.
In open-source software, the act of “forking” refers to borrowing the source code from one app and using it to develop an entirely new program.
GETTY Diego Costa could sign a new contract at Chelsea
Diego Costa had a bust-up with Chelsea boss Antonio Conte last month after he was offered nearly £600,000 a week to move to China.
Costa and Conte have since reconciled with the striker starting Chelsea’s last four Premier League games.
The Sun claim Costa has agreed in principle a new five-year deal at Chelsea worth £220,000 a week.
But Sky Sports say although Chelsea are in advanced talks over a contract extension for the 28-year-old, a deal is yet to be agreed.
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BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. (AP) - A group pushing for completion of a rail trail connecting Pittsburgh to Parkersburg, West Virginia, says the project has the potential to boost tourism by attracting hikers and bikers and the money they spend in local communities.
The Washington, D.C.-based Rails-to-Trails Conservancy released a feasibility study Tuesday. It shows filling gaps in Harrison, Marion and Wood counties in West Virginia would complete the 238-mile trail, referred by proponents as "P2P."
The study was presented to lawmakers, planners and trail advocates in Bridgeport. The conservancy says the goal is to obtain commitments and support, and the study identifies funding sources, partnership opportunities and other steps needed to complete the work.
The conservancy says negotiations by trail groups and municipalities over the past 18 months will fill eight miles in the 22-mile gap.
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DUBAI, April 12 First Abu Dhabi Bank has made up to 20 job cuts in its global markets division following the merger of National Bank of Abu Dhabi and First Gulf Bank, sources told Reuters on Wednesday.
The merger, which was completed April 1 and created an lender with assets of more than 670 billion dirhams ($182.4 billion), was expected to produce cost savings of 500 million dirhams.
The bank is interviewing people for various roles since there is duplication, according to one of the sources familiar with the matter.
Those who do not qualify are asked to apply for junior roles and are asked to leave if they do not make the cut, the source said.
First National Bank of Abu Dhabi declined to comment when contacted by Reuters.
The sources declined to be identified because the information is not public.
($1 = 3.6730 UAE dirham) (Reporting by Hadeel Al Sayegh, Saeed Azhar and Tom Arnold; editing by Jason Neely)
A couple in Texas have been arrested after police found them with so many drug-filled lollies in their car they couldn't close the doors properly.
Meth sweets found in Harris county Source: 1 NEWS
Officers had been called to a burglary at a property in Harris County, Texas.
On leaving the scene they saw Evonne Mick and David Salinas loading the sweets into the back of their car.
Meth sweets found in Harris County Source: 1 NEWS
Harris county sheriff's office say 600lbs of 'meth-pops' were recovered and that they would have a street value of over $1.3million (NZD)
Meth sweets found in harris county Source: 1 NEWS
Police believe there were others involved in the operation and say 'it appears the candy was intended to be distributed amongst children or sold to juveniles' as the lolles are moulded into Batman and Star Wars shapes.
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Texas A&M University cancelled white nationalist Richard Spencer’s “White Lives Matter” event Monday, citing security concerns.
The university cancelled the event scheduled to take place outdoors on Sept. 11 at Texas A&M, following a notice event organizer Preston Wiginton sent to the media titled “Today Charlottesville, Tomorrow Texas A&M,” according to a university statement.
“Linking the tragedy of Charlottesville with the Texas A&M event creates a major security risk on our campus,” said the university. “Additionally, the daylong event would provide disruption to our class schedules and to student, faculty, and staff movement (both bus system and pedestrian).”
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PLYMOUTH, Mich. - Jesse Sheridan led a trio of women's golfers to break 100 in the opening round of the league's first jamboree, hosted by Madonna University at Fox Hills Golf Club. The Golden Eagles posted a team score of 394 and sit just one shot behind Lourdes for seventh place. The 10 teams will resume action on Saturday.
Head coach Heather Marks and the women's golf team finished with a 394 team score on Friday afternoon in wet and soggy conditions at the 5,901 yard Fox Hills Golf Club. Northwestern Ohio fired the best score by 18 shots as they finished at 313, followed by Madonna (331), Indiana Tech (342) and Lawrence Tech (343).
Jesse Sheridan was the top individual for CU as the junior posted a 93 and she was followed by Claire Niergarth (94), Katrina Goebel (99) and Monica Anderson (107).
A plane attempting a takeoff from Lacombe Airport late Sunday afternoon crashed near the airport, but neither the pilot nor passenger were injured.
Lacombe Police Service said at about 5:30 p.m. it appeared that the plane encountered strong wind gusts and the pilot was forced to land the plane in a field about 182 metres east of the airport where wind gusts overturned the plane causing extensive damage.
Transportation Safety board will be investigating the incident.
Donuts and dogs delivered to your workplace? It was a reality today across the Richmond area through a program called Work Day Paws. "It can be very stressful for them in the shelter, so it's good for them to have time outside of that," explains Victoria Poe, who works with both RACC and Canine Adventure.
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A Fontana man accused of setting 11 fires near the 15-215 interchange in the Devore area in January pleaded no contest to one felony arson count and was sentenced to four years in custody on Friday, Feb. 16, San Bernardino County Superior Court records show.
Ricky Russell Whipple’s no-contest plea carries the same legal weight as a guilty plea but cannot be used against him in a subsequent civil or criminal case.
Judge Richard V. Peel ordered Whipple to be incarcerated at California Institution for Men in Chino. Under state law, Whipple will receive a credit of two days for every four days served.
Whipple, a 29-year-old transient, set the small fires the morning of Jan. 15 before he was apprehended.
MACON COUNTY, Ill. (WAND) - The Macon County Board will consider the county's first solar farm.
The farm would cover 15 football fields just west of Oreana.
If the board approves the new farm, it could be in place by the end of 2019.
The meeting starts at 6 Thursday evening in the county office building.
A bill introduced in February by Sen. Ben Allen would prohibit businesses from serving prepared food in plastic containers that can't be recycled locally. Allen's legislation, SB 705, would prohibit food providers from using containers made of expanded polystyrene as well as other plastic material beginning in 2020.
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BEIRUT (AP) - Lebanon’s police say they have detained a Syrian citizen who was a military commander with the Islamic State group in the central Syrian province of Homs.
The Internal Security Forces said in a statement Tuesday that the man was detained earlier this month in the northern town of Zgharta after entering Lebanon illegally from Syria.
It identified him as a Syrian citizen born in 1982 without giving his name.
The statement said the IS fighter confessed to being “a military cadre” who took part in many battles in Syria including the capture of the historic town of Palmyra that the extremists held for months and destroyed some of its invaluable archaeological sites.
IS carried out many deadly attacks in Lebanon in recent years that left scores dead.
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PORTLAND, Maine — Police say an absent-minded shopper at a Maine grocery store took somebody else’s cart with a sleeping baby inside, causing a lockdown and a police investigation.
Portland police say the shopper was mortified when he realized his mistake but didn’t bother to alert anyone on Friday. Instead, the shopper left the cart in another part of the store and retrieved his own cart. Police say store video backs up his claim.
Police Chief Michael Sauschuck says grocery store staff quickly locked down the store. Police determined the conduct didn’t warrant criminal charges.
The baby was restrained in a car seat and slept through the entire scare.
Registration Begins for UMD
Classes Begin at UMD Aug. 28
DULUTH, Minn.-Today new students for UMD’s Fine Arts Department registered for classes and got advisement from campus counselors.
It’s all done with the goal of making the students feel more comfortable on campus.
“It’s important because everyone gets to be in this space, meet each other, said Asher Carlson, lead student advisor. “We’re all kind of in the same boat figuring out our classes; figuring out what life is going to be like as a college student here at UMD.”
Classes officially begin at UMD Aug. 28.
To find out more about UMD’s schedule, visit http://www.d.umn.edu/calendar/academic_cal.html.
The Siloam Springs Board of Directors will return for their first meeting of 2017 on Tuesday.
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Popular rock band Kasabian have announced that they will be performing as part of the Forest Live summer concert series next summer.
The band, who are also headlining the Isle of Wight Festival 2018, will take to the stage on Sunday, June 10 at Thetford Forest, near Brandon.
Forest Live is a major live music series, managed by the Forestry Commission.
It is held in seven forest locations across the country and income from ticket sales goes towards looking after the nation’s forests.
Tickets cost £46 plus £5.10 booking fee. They go on sale at 9am on Friday and can be bought from the Forestry Commission box office by calling 03000 680400 or visiting forestry.gov.uk/music.
On the verge of crying, Hannah Baca, just shy of one year old, quivers in the lap of the Easter Bunny at the Mesilla Valley Mall in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Send us your (now) funny Easter Bunny photos. (Photo: Norm Dettlaff/Sun-News)
Ever take your child to a photo shoot with the Easter Bunny that resulted in crying or looks of panic?
Although traumatic at the time, such a photo is probably more treasured than most as the years go by.
If you agree, share your digital photos of Easter Bunny meltdowns by emailing them to rtodd@enquirer.com. We'll share these moments in an upcoming photo gallery.
Feel free to include your name and a short description of the photo.
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Ruth Wilson is pretty in pink while attending the 2017 LAMDA Royal Gala at LAMDA on Wednesday (June 14) in London, England.
The 35-year-old star of The Affair recently opened up about the gender wage gap in Hollywood.
“It’s also up to agents, producers. And I have to be strong and refuse to take jobs unless I get the same as the man with the same experience,” Ruth told the Evening Standard. “Though when I do, they say, ‘We’re not going to go above X’. So am I willing to throw the job away?…It’s a hard fight to fight because it’s difficult to measure your value in the industry.”
“There’s a pressure to be a product, to sell outfits,” she also said. “This is a privileged problem but if you’re being papped or on the red carpet, you’re a commodity. You could decide to wear jeans and a T-shirt, but no one does. Fashion magazines won’t put you in, and there’s pressure to build up your brand. Men can just wear a suit.”
Trinity Industries, Inc. is set to release its Q416 earnings data on Thursday, February 16th. Analysts expect Trinity Industries to post earnings of $0.37 per share and revenue of $1.11 billion for the quarter.
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The Chargers are slated to pick up Gordon's fifth-year option, a move that would keep the 25-year-old under contract with the team through the 2019 season, the Los Angeles Times reports.
Gordon logged 284 carries for 1,105 yards and eight rushing TDs in 16 games last season, while adding 58 catches for 476 yards and four receiving scores. The 2015 first-rounder remains firmly atop the Chargers' running back depth chart, with Austin Ekeler and Russell Hansbrough also under contract with the team. Given that context, it's inevitable that depth at the position will be added, either through this week's draft or via free agency, with the likes of C.J. Anderson, DeMarco Murray and Alfred Morris all still looking for new teams.
QUEENSLAND Ambulance Service dispatched a helicopter to Fraser Island this afternoon following reports three people including a child were stung on the legs by bluebottles.
The patients were assessed at the scene and reported by QAS to be in a stable condition.
The incident follows a spate of people being stung by jellyfish, including the deadly irukandji, at the Island over the holiday period.
The Washburn Center for Children is hosting its 8th annual Washburn Games, a noncompetitive sports sampler, to raise money for therapeutic care for kids with mental health challenges. Bring the kids and let them kick the soccer ball, shoot a couple baskets, and do whatever it is you do to a wicket in cricket. Tickets are $10/child online, $15/child at the event.
Oakville’s Bronte Legion Club Room is the place to be for jazz lovers this Sunday (July 8).
That’s when Halton JAZZ Singers are set to perform some new arrangements during its afternoon concert.
Members Darcea Hiltz, Siona Neale and Jason Miller will be joined by the little ‘big’ band Swingline for a tribute to the blues and swing era of the ‘40s.
Tickets for the 3 p.m. show are $15 in advance — available at www.eventbrite.ca — or $20 at the door.
A beautiful moment was captured in Milledgeville, Georgia, when an 8-year-old boy assisted an elderly woman up the stairs in a random act of kindness.Riley Duncan posted a video of the boy on Facebook with the caption "Thank God for our youth."The young boy, named Maurice Adams Jr., was leaving a high school graduation with his mom and sister when he saw the woman crossing the street, according to WSB-TV His mother, Contricia Hill, said he asked if he could step out of the car to help. She was unaware that anyone was filming the act of kindness."It's touching. It's very touching," she told WSB-TV. "(It just shows) respect and raising your kids right goes a long way."
Mike Lorig is an experienced governmental financial professional with a real depth of understanding about how to manage staff. It’s no secret that the Humboldt County auditor-controller’s office has serious staff management issues. We need an experienced and well qualified individual as our auditor-controller. That’s why four members of the current Board of Supervisors and many county employees are supporting Mike Lorig. That’s why I’ve voted for him. Urge you to do the same.
Mary Cruz, Eureka
This custom creation is called the “Crudebaker” and was built by David Colvin. The project’s basis is a 1946 Studebaker M16 previously used for septic service. Under the body is a custom chassis built with International school bus axles in front and back. The custom chassis allowed him to install a 14.0 L (852 ci) Detroit Diesel 12V-71 V12. This engine produces around 450 horsepower and 1,290 lb-ft (1750 Nm) of torque. Behind the large engine sits an Allison four-speed automatic transmission. Listen as David explains how the project came to be.
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× Any scattered showers to end this evening… Heating up again Thursday
Still a few showers out there, but should be drying out quickly as we go through the evening hours. A few clouds will linger through most of the night as overnight lows drop around the upper 60s.
The summer sun returns as well as the high heat on Thursday with high temperatures around 90 degrees. Added humidity will make it feel close to 100 degrees.
A back door and welcomed cold front arrives on Friday which will not only slowly drop the humidity in the air but even our temperatures as well. After seeing highs in the mid 80s on Friday comes numbers around 80 both Saturday and Sunday. I still see a few showers and thunderstorms as we head toward Saturday evening, but that is the only chance I see for the rest of the weekend.
Chief meteorologist James Zahara
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BEIRUT – The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said an air strike killed 15 children and two women sheltering in the basement of a school in the Syrian rebel-held town of Arbin in eastern Ghouta on Monday.
There was no immediate comment from Damascus, which says its forces only target militants and accuses the Ghouta factions of holding civilians against their will—a charge rebels deny.
The British-based monitoring group said the strike wounded more than 50 people in the enclave, where an offensive by the government and its allies has seized much of the insurgent territory.
Virgil E. Thurston, 90, of Collinsville, died Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017.
Viewing will be 9-11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 9, at Irwin Chapel Funeral Home, 591 Glen Crossing Road in Glen Carbon. A celebration of life service will follow the viewing at 11 a.m. Graveside service will be at Valley View Cemetery in Edwardsville.
Breaking news right now out of Benzie County. Deputies are searching for a missing child who may have been abducted.
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Congressman Jason Smith’s mobile office will visit Crawford County on Thursday, Feb. 23.
The office is staffed by a member of Smith’s staff and allows area residents a chance to discuss problems and concerns.
Smith’s staff will visit Bourbon City Hall at 453 Old Highway 66 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
From 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., Smith’s staff will visit Cuba City Hall at 202 North Smith Street.
His staff will finish the day at the Crawford County Courthouse from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., located at 302 West Main Street in Steelville.
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The Oakland Raiders will attempt to take another giant leap in gaining league-wide respect as Super Bowl contenders in 2017. Like any other team, including the New England Patriots, the offseason brings a new set of issues.
Along with roster question marks, the Raiders will keep tabs on an investigation involving pass-rusher Aldon Smith, per TMZ Sports. As details emerge, the front office should move forward accounting for the players on the active roster.
During the offseason, Oakland should also think ahead when drawing up extensions. How many players have earned new contracts?
Despite putting together a 12-4 season, the Raiders will make changes to their game-planning in the upcoming year. Oakland will have a new offensive coordinator and another respected defensive coordinator on its coaching staff. What does this mean for both sides of the ball?
Here, we delve into each challenge facing the Raiders in the offseason.
Rock is prepped to be used on the Lake Oroville Dam after an evacuation was ordered for communities downstream from the dam, in Oroville, California on Feb. 13, 2017. Jim Urquhart / Reuters
Since the threat of a spillway failure was identified, reinforcing boulders have been placed at the rate of 40 truckloads per hour, and helicopters also moved reinforcements every minute and a half, Croyle said.
Croyle added that design teams were in place to reconstruct parts of the spillway, which was built in the 1960s, and that there would be a seamless transition into rebuilding the infrastructure.
“There’s about 125 construction crews on point. So there’s a lot of people, a lot of equipment. … We’re not holding back on addressing this issue,” he said.
Flags lowered in Montana to honor newspaper shooting victims
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Flags in Montana are being lowered to half-staff in honor of the five people killed in a shooting at a Maryland newspaper last week.
Gov. Steve Bullock says the flags will be lowered Tuesday until sunset, in line with an order by President Donald Trump for U.S. flags on federal property.
Four journalists and a staffer at the Capital Gazette newspaper were killed Thursday by a gunman with a grudge against the newspaper.
Bullock said in his proclamation that a nation cannot be free and a democracy cannot thrive without a free and independent press, and that journalists should never be threatened or killed for doing their jobs.
He adds that the nation must work toward a society without mass shootings.
Lucious tells Cookie he wants to be there for her and starts to act like his old self.
Terry and Gina deliver bad news to Captain Holt and tell him he must create a social media presence.
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Two defendants have pleaded no contest to 36 counts of involuntary manslaughter in a California warehouse fire
The state Supreme Court dealt the Legislature a major blow Thursday by ruling that it unconstitutionally passed the $1.50-per-pack cigarette fee during the final days of this year's session.
The legislation was the single largest revenue-raising measure in a package of bills and budget cuts that lawmakers accepted in order to close a $869 million budget shortfall.
Revenue from the fee was expected to raise $225 million, with $214 million of that amount eligible for appropriation, for the fiscal year budget that began July 1.
But that money now comes off the books. And Gov. Mary Fallin and the Legislature will now face some tough decisions as they decide how to respond.
Here are some of the options that lawmakers could consider during the coming days and weeks.
The second episode of the drastically shortened Nanatsu no Bitoku has provided viewers with the lewd antics of another heavenly angel, this time focusing on some omorashi action as the girl fights back her desire to urinate – unfortunately disappointing some at the lack of public urination.
Omake:
1 trillion yuan
The total revenue that cultural tourism industry in Southwest China's Yunnan Province is projected to reach in 2020, the Xinhua News Agency reported on Monday, citing a provincial document. In 2020, the added value of Yunnan's cultural tourism industry is expected to hit 320 billion yuan (446.05 billion), accounting for 15 percent of the provincial GDP.
2.19 trillion yuan
The decrease in market capitalization in the Chinese mainland stock market during 2016, the Shanghai Securities News reported on Monday. On average, each account saw its market value fall 43,000 yuan ($6,187) during the year.
45.7 billion yuan
Total revenue of China's box office in 2016, up 3.73 percent compared with the previous year, according to data from the State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television.
BUFFALO, N.Y. — CJ Massinburg scored 26 points Friday night and Buffalo shot 59 per cent from the field on its way to a 92-86 win over Western Michigan.
Massinburg hit a 3-pointer to make it 84-72 with 1:45 left and made 8 of 10 foul shots in the final minute to help the Bulls (17-6, 9-1 Mid-American Conference) hold on for the win.
Buffalo made 34 of 58 from the field, including 10 of 21 from 3-point range. Jeremy Harris made all four of his 3-point attempts and scored 16, Nick Perkins added 17 points and Wes Clark had 13 points, six rebounds and nine assists.
Thomas Wilder led the Broncos (13-10, 5-5) with 34 points. He made 10 of 17 from the field, 3 of 5 from 3-point range and 9 of 12 from the foul line.
Court documents say Damien Peterson put a gun to 16-year-old Frank Woodford's chest and pulled the trigger, then threatened a witness if he didn't say Woodford shot himself. The documents were filed Saturday with second-degree murder charges against 19-year-old Peterson in Palmer Superior Court.
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First look of Malala’s biopic ‘Gul Makai’ revealed!
Based on the life of youngest Noble Laureate Malala Yousufzai of Pakistan, filmmakers of 'Gul Makai' have recently revealed its much-awaited motion poster.
The poster showcases Reem Sheikh in the titular role holding a burning book in hand with imagery school blowing up.
The voice over in the clip says, “This is about those days when the Taliban was destroying Pakistan and Afghanistan in the name of Jihad and religion. When from a very small village in Pakistan, a voice arose."
Produced by Anand Kumar and directed by Amjad Khan, ‘Gul Makai’ chronicles the struggles of Malala spending her life in Taliban-occupied Swat while she strived to practice her right to education.
Gul Makai’s release date is not known yet.
The Prince of Wales was joined by a supermodel and an Olympic swimmer as he opened a "decidedly splendid" refurbished open-air pool which was saved from demolition. Rio 2016 double silver-medallist Duncan Scott dived in as local schoolchildren jumped into the water to celebrate the re-opening of the pool in New Cumnock, East Ayrshire.
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Chicago now requires 'panic buttons' for hotel workers
CHICAGO (AP) — Workers at Chicago hotels now have "panic buttons" to summon help if needed.
An ordinance that took effect this week requires hotels to provide the buttons. They're intended to protect housekeeping staff and others who work alone in guest rooms from sexual harassment and other crimes.
A survey of 500 workers conducted by Unite Here Local 1 found 58 percent reported they've experienced at least one incident of sexual harassment by guests. The most common was guests answering their door naked.
The buttons trigger a message to the cellphone of the employee's supervisor, manager and human resources department and provide the employee's name and location.
Karen Kent is president of Unite Here Local 1. She says it's "a new day for women working in Chicago hotels."
Severe storms including at least one tornado slammed Alabama's Jacksonville State University on Monday night, as reports of serious damage started to emerge.
Strong winds downed trees and damaged buildings throughout the southern state as the National Weather Service (NWS) confirmed a "damaging and possibly large tornado" near Jacksonville and Calhoun Counties, predicted to be moving east into northern Cleburne County.
"Tornado warning in effect! Take this seriously and shelter now!!" the NWS Birmingham tweeted.
Early and unconfirmed reports on Twitter seemingly indicated that the roof of JSU's Pete Mathews Coliseum was heavily damaged from the storm.
Jacksonville fire officials confirmed to the Anniston Star newspaper that the roof of a Dollar Tree store nearby is also "gone."
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
FARMVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Principle of the year – you can add that to Allison Setser’s title. Setser is the principle of H.B. Sugg and Sam D. Bundy elementary schools.
The award was announced last night at the Rock Spring Center.
Setser was up against five other principles.
When asked what the key is to being a great principle, she said passion.
“I think I bring passion and motivation and enthusiasm. I throw myself into everything I do, school is my hobby. It’s what I do. It’s what I take pride in. I have high expectations and we’re really doing a lot of innovative things here at the school.”
Setser also won another award yesterday – the media, technology administrator of the year for the state of North Carolina.
Recent figures from the National Centre for Statistics and Information stated that 3,793 road accidents were reported, as of November 2016. Recent figures from the National Centre for Statistics and Information stated that 3,793 road accidents were reported, as of November 2016.
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Top House Intel Democrat: Even if McCabe firing 'justified, it can also be tainted'
Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., ranking member of the House Intelligence Committee, is interviewed on "This Week."
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first drug to slow kidney decline in patients with the most common inherited kidney disease.
Jynarque (jihn-AR'-kew), from Japan's Otsuka Pharmaceutical, was approved Tuesday for autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease.
The progressive genetic disorder is the fourth-leading cause of kidney failure. It causes fluid-filled cysts to develop in and damage kidneys.
The FDA rejected it in 2013 but approved it after the drugmaker did an additional study. That one-year study, involving 1,370 patients with advanced disease, found the drug on average slowed kidney function decline about 35 percent more than dummy pills.
Otsuka says the drug, also known as tolvaptan, will cost $13,401 per month without insurance.
Jynarque can cause serious, even fatal liver injury, excessive urination and other side effects.
That’s The Trend — Gaillard at it again, scares jogger in park along with ‘T-rex’
Buffoon and public menace at large, Remi Gaillard, was at it again. Known for disguising himself in bizarre costumes and also using accomplices to heckle people, Gaillard, in a latest YouTube post, is seen scaring the living daylights out of a man jogging in a park.
The video shows the victim jogging, when all of a sudden Gaillard emerges from the bushes juggling a ball, followed by a T-Rex. The unwary jogger is stumped by the sudden emergence of Gaillard, but his surprise turns to terror at the sight of the rather lame T-Rex. The jogger fumbles and falls and scampers to the bushes only to land in a pond.
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TORONTO — Ontario's fiscal watchdog says the Liberal government will run a deficit this fiscal year, despite claims it has balanced the budget.
In a new report today, the Financial Accountability Office says the Liberals will run a $4 billion deficit in 2017-2018.
By 2021-2022, the FAO projects the government's budget deficit will grow to $9.8 billion.
The FAO also says the government's new Fair Hydro Plan, which cuts hydro rates by 25 per cent, will add $3.2 billion to the budget deficit by 2021-2022.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Guillermo del Toro’s Cold War-era fairytale “The Shape of Water” swam away with a leading seven nominations from the Golden Globes, while the HBO drama “Big Little Lies” led the television nominees with six nods.
The nominees for best picture drama are: “Call Me By Your Name,” `’Dunkirk,” `’The Post,” The Shape of Water” and “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.”
The nominees for best picture comedy or musical are: “The Disaster Artist,” “Get Out,” “Lady Bird,” “The Greatest Showman,” and “I, Tonya.”
The Globes are the most prominent platform yet in Hollywood’s awards season to confront the post-Harvey Weinstein landscape. Among the supporting actor nominees is Christopher Plummer, who has replaced Kevin Spacey in Ridley Scott’s “All the Money in the World.” Scott, too, was nominated for best director.
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Mass shooting in Alexandria, Virginia
The Republican House Whip, Steve Scalise, has been shot and wounded in a mass shooting incident in Alexandria, Virginia, USA. Five people were shot and wounded during a baseball practice session early on Wednesday morning. Two police officers are among the wounded and the gunman was among five persons hospitalized.
The incident happened as Congressmen were practising for the annual congressional baseball game (scheduled for Thursday) in which at least 25 Republican congressmen were taking part. Steve Scalise is the third most senior Republican in Congress, elected in 2008. He is married with two children. Hospital sources say he is in a critical condition.
Between fifty and a hundred shots were fired between the police and the attacker, a middle-aged male armed with a rifle and a pistol. The shooting went on for a full ten minutes.
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Loto-Québec is looking for the person or persons who purchased a Quebec 49 ticket in the Outaouais region for the Sept. 6 jackpot draw, because that ticket won $2 million.
The numbers of the winning ticket are 02-03-12-29-40-43 (07), and if it happens you are in possession of that ticket, you are urged to call Loto-Quebec’s customer service line at 1-866-611-5686 or show up at Loto-Québec’s payment offices in Montreal or Quebec City to claim your prize. You have until 4:30 p.m., Sept. 6, 2018, to do so.
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NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — Two men suspected of a carjacking in Connecticut were killed when the stolen car crashed into a synagogue following a police chase.
New Haven police say the two suspects claimed to have a handgun and took the victim’s 2005 Toyota Highlander around 12:15 a.m. Monday. The victim was not injured.
A little more than an hour later an officer spotted the stolen car, called for backup, and began pursuing the suspects.
The stolen car crashed into the Congregation Beth El Keser Synagogue.
The suspects’ names have not been released. New Haven police say the investigation has been turned over to the Connecticut State Police and the state’s attorney’s office.
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Lindsay Hilton is a CrossFit extraordinaire and a full contact rugby player – she also happens to have been born without limbs. The 31-year-old from Halifax, Nova Scotia has never let a lack of arms and legs hold her back from achieving her sporting dreams. As a child she learnt to ski, swim and play rugby, which she continues to play to this day. But a few years ago Lindsay started training at her local gym, discovered CrossFit and set her heart on a new sport to test her limits with.
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A narcotics task force says it seized more than $60,000 worth of marijuana Wednesday after a traffic stop on Highway 59 in Richmond.The Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office said a deputy and his K-9 partner allegedly found the drugs inside a number of compartments built into a truck bed.In all, Deputy Tondera and Kaja discovered 71 pounds of marijuana.One suspect was taken into custody and faces charges of felony possession of marijuana and unlawful use of a criminal instrument.The suspect's name was not released by deputies."The Narcotics Task Force members do a remarkable job interdicting, then arresting people who are in the illicit drug business," said Sheriff Troy Nehls.
This week on Trivial Takedown, Kid Ink and Brittany Furlan partake in the fastest music and pop culture quiz show on the planet. But prior to the main event, the two contestants engage in a quick pre-show battle.
The disembodied host asks the rapper and former Vine star to name hip-hop artists who have been shot and survived. "See I probably know a lot that just you guys don't know," Kid Ink replies. Watch above to see who can list at least three artists.
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The Sharks' coaching staff has the luxury of knowing that Tomas Hertl can effective wherever they decide to play him in the lineup. Right now, Hertl is back at center, and it's tough to imagine Hertl moving back to the wing anytime soon.
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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP)  Space Age hand-me-downs are soaring to a whole new level.
On Tuesday, SpaceX plans to launch its first rocket for NASA. The unmanned Falcon 9  last used in June  will carry up a Dragon capsule that's also flown on a previous space station supply run.
NASA's International Space Station manager, Kirk Shireman, says the risk of launching a recycled rocket is about the same as for a brand new one. He says he'll be just as anxious as he always is at every launch.
As before, the first-stage booster will attempt to land back at Cape Canaveral, Florida.
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This will be the first launch in more than a year from Launch Complex 40. The pad was ruined when a SpaceX rocket exploded during testing in September 2016.
CNN desperate for ratings: Don Lemon downs shots, gets ear pierced in bizarre broadcast
New Year’s viewers got an earful from CNN anchor Don Lemon, who started to rail about a dreadful 2016 after downing tequila shots and getting his ear pierced. And then the network cut off his mic. Reporting live from a New Orleans bar, the tipsy 50-year-old ushered in the new year alongside Brooke Baldwin by lambasting the old. More…
Kamiakin High School's Unique Zier, center, stands with Aric, right, and Gina Ellison, the parents of her boyfriend, Cooper Ellison, after they were crowned homecoming queen and king during the school's homecoming game against Walla Walla at Neil F. Lampson Stadium in Kennewick in October. Bobby Dale, a Vietnam veteran and member of Combat Veterans International, looks at the details on a new statue for the Final Tribute veterans memorial to be installed at Flat Top Park in West Richland.
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When Gloucester's tuna fishing season ends, some of the boat captains who were disappointed in their quest for a profit head to North Carolina's Outer Banks for another try, and they learn Southern fishermen do things differently.
Two bridges in Rowan County have reopened after being shut down for several months due to crews replacing the culverts.
According to the North Carolina Department of Transportation, the bridges on Turkey Road and Shive Road in Kannapolis have opened after the replacement projects detoured traffic for several months over the summer.
Shive Road was closed in June and Turkey Road was closed in July.
"The design of the original bridges were outdated, but now both meet the demands of traffic in the area,” Larry Shaver, who is a senior assistant resident engineer, said.
NCDOT officials said the replacement projects were apart of the department's bridge program "to improve the condition of the state's bridges and ensure the safety of drivers who rely on them."
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Pavithra Ramamurthy (right) and Tingyu Li pitch their "Buddy" speech therapy robot for children with cleft lip and palate. The team won first prize and $7,500 at the third annual Cheng Wu Innovation Challenge. (Kelly Sedlacek/Iu.edu photo)
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Valdosta State's Beau Justice has one more year of eligibility left, but he's swiftly running out of space in his trophy case.
The National Association of Basketball Coaches named Justice an all-American.
He's one of 16 Division II basketball players to grace the prestigious list.
Justice averaged 20 points per game, while shooting 90.3 percent from the free throw line and 41.1 percent on 3-point field goals.
Earlier this month he was named the Gulf South Conference player of the year, and the D2CCA Division II South Region Player of the Year.
Valdosta State's season ended 26-5 in the Division II national tournament.
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Butte County Superintendent of Schools Tim Taylor has called for a closure of all schools on Monday, except for Chico Unified School District and Paradise Unified School District.
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The dynamic duo have united on a brand new joint track, "Um Yea," , which contains explicit lyrics, taken from the new Quality Control mixtape, Control The Streets.
Control The Streets is the same mixtape that features the Nick Minaj and Quavo from Migos collaboration, "She for Keeps." Listen to Listen to the new collaborative track here.
NASA's Cassini spacecraft has captured a stunning image of Saturn, showing the whole northern region of the ringed planet bathed in sunlight.
The image from late 2016 obtained at a distance of about 1.2 million kilometres from Saturn shows a hexagon-shaped jet-stream which is fully illuminated.
The planet appears darker in regions where the cloud deck is lower, such the region interior to the hexagon, NASA said.
Mission experts on Saturn's atmosphere are taking advantage of the season and Cassini's favourable viewing geometry to study this and other weather patterns as Saturn's northern hemisphere approaches Summer solstice.
The view looks towards the sunlit side of the rings from about 51 degrees above the ring plane, according to NASA.
The image was taken with the Cassini spacecraft's wide-angle camera on September 9, last year using a spectral filter which preferentially admits wavelengths of near-infrared light centred at 728 nanometres.
A protester picked a patriotic location to demonstrate today by climbing the Statue of Liberty.According to the U.S. Parks Police, the female protester is scaling the statue.Liberty Island, where the statue is located, is being evacuated and all visitors are being taken off the island via ferry.The climbing protester is not the first to demonstrate there today. Earlier this day, seven people were arrested for holding a banner that read "ABOLISH ICE" off the base below the statue, which is technically called Fort Hood.
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Mohammed Bashiru believes the determination of Government Secondary School, Yobe saw them triumph 2-1 over Government Secondary School, Borno.
Goals from Umar Abdullahi and Umar Yahaya handed the Dorawa based boys a comeback win despite Hassan Abu-Furera's first half strike at the Sa'adu Zungur primary school field.
"We are very happy. We came here with believe they we can succeed," Bashiru told Goal.
"We were losing 1-0 in the first half but we say within ourselves that we will not give up.
"We lost a lot of chances in the first half but the coach told us to take our chances and we did better in the second half.
"We were very determined and luckily we score two goals in the second half and we won. It was good for us and we hope to put in our best in next games.
"We want to make Yobe proud in this competition and we will work hard to achieve it."
StarCraft needs no introduction. StarCraft Remastered, on the other hand... it's a brand-new version of the cult-classic PC strategy game with 4K-resolution graphics, remastered sound, cloud save games, online matchmaking, and 100% multiplayer compatability with the original. You can press a button (F5) at any time to switch between new and old graphics on the fly.
And it's available, today, right now, for US $15 (roughly £12 or AU$20 converted), at Blizzard's website.
If you want to follow along, Blizzard is celebrating the launch with a livestream on Twitch right here.
July 4 (Reuters) - General Motors Co said on Wednesday its total vehicle sales rose 1.8 percent in Canada in June from a year earlier.
Detroit-based GM sold 27,638 vehicles in Canada last month, the company said here. (Reporting by Arunima Banerjee in Bengaluru Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
Sunday's Oregon lottery numbers, for those who played are:
Pick-4:
4-1-6-0 at 1 p.m.
3-9-2-5 at 4 p.m.
7-1-1-0 at 7 p.m.
9-2-2-4 at 10 p.m.
Lucky Lines numbers were from left to right:
1-8-12-13-17-24-25-32
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May 3 U.S. agricultural trader Bunge Ltd reported a fall in its first-quarter profit as weak demand from South America weighed on margins in its agribusiness.
Net income attributable to Bunge fell to $47 million in the first quarter ended March 31, from $235 million, a year earlier.
On a per share basis, profit from continuing operations was 31 cents in the latest reported quarter, down from $1.60 per share, a year ago. (Reporting by Swetha Gopinath in Bengaluru and Karl Plume in Chicago; Editing by Shounak Dasgupta)
Do you know that Giuseppe Bergomi played in four World Cups but did not appear in any qualifiers? The former inter defender played for Italy at the 1982, 1986, 1990 and 1998 World Cups without exerting himself in any qualifiers. He was introduced in the Italian World Cup squad of 1982 as an 18-year-old. It was a surprise late addition and he was not in the team that qualified for World Cup. In 1986 Italy qualified as holders. Italy hosted the 1990 World Cup hence the team qualified as the host country. In 1998, at the age of 34, he was a late and surprising call to the squad again.
GAINESVILLE (AP) – Two Texas youth prison guards are accused of choking a teenager in custody until he became unconscious and asking him if he was “ready to go sleep.” Court documents released Friday also accuse a third correctional officer at the same state-run juvenile lockup in North Texas of walking up to another teenager and punching him in the head and body four times with a closed fist. All three were arrested this week and charged with official oppression as part of a state investigation into the troubled Texas Juvenile Justice Department. Since last year, at least nine Texas juvenile correctional officers have been arrested on abuse or misconduct charges. It was not immediately clear Friday whether the latest correctional officers arrested had been arraigned or entered a plea.
In August 2017, The Oregonian/OregonLive published “Benefit of the Doubt: How Portland Public Schools Helped an Educator Evade Sexual Misconduct Allegations.”
That investigation reported Portland Public Schools’ botched handling of students' first-person complaints about Mitch Whitehurst, an educator who had a 32-year career in the district. It found Oregon’s largest school district protected Whitehurst, not children. Whitehurst ultimately left under a cloud and surrendered his license in 2016, but only after a male colleague complained that Whitehurst mistreated him.
After reading this story, recently elected school board chair Julia Brim-Edwards said the district has been too slow and tepid in making fixes. She pledged an independent investigation, and the school board subsequently hired a team of former prosecutors who will carry it out.
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ASHEVILLE, NC (WSPA) – Police say human remains were found off of Hill Street in Asheville, Saturday.
According to police, the remains were found down an embankment at that scene.
The investigation is expected to take several days.
The identity of the remains is not known at this time.
We will update this story as more information becomes available.
ZAGREB, Croatia — Croatia’s state television says one man died as heavy rains and strong winds slammed the country, also flooding some roads.
The report says that the man died Monday in northwestern Croatia when his ladder was knocked down by the wind as he was trying to repair damage to his house caused by the weather.
Torrential rains have also caused rivers to swell in the area and flood roads.
In neighbouring Slovenia, about 1,000 people have been left without power near the capital, Ljubljana, and houses and roads have been flooded along the Adriatic coast.
In some areas, emergency services sounded sirens to warn people about the dangers of trees falling due to strong winds.
More rain is expected in the next two days.
Milwaukee's top three scorers from the 2017-18 season were granted their releases from the program, the school announced Monday.
Junior guards Jeremiah Bell (14.1 points per game) and Brock Stull (13.4 ppg) and sophomore forward Bryce Nze (10.3 ppg) will be allowed to "pursue and explore other basketball and academic opportunities," the school said in a statement.
"Our staff wishes this group of players nothing but the best," coach Pat Baldwin said in the statement. "We never like to see players leave, but each student-athlete has a unique set of circumstances and feels what is best for them is somewhere else. As they all wish to pursue options at the high-major level, we do want to thank them for their contributions to the Milwaukee basketball program."
Milwaukee finished 16-17 last season, fifth in the Horizon League standings. The Panthers advanced to the conference tournament semifinals before losing to eventual champion Wright State 59-53.
SINGAPORE stocks finished 0.3 per cent higher on Wednesday, with the Straits Times Index moving up 8.99 points to close at 3,244.89.
SINGAPORE stocks finished 0.3 per cent higher on Wednesday, with the Straits Times Index moving up 8.99 points to close at 3,244.89.
Losers edged out gainers 188 to 177, as some 1.98 billion shares worth S$1.01 billion in total changed hands.
The most actively traded counter was Genting Singapore, which fell S$0.03 to S$1.18 with 56.2 million shares changing hands. Other actives included Ezion and ThaiBev.
Among active index stocks, DBS advanced 0.73 per cent to close at S$26.34 and UOB similarly advanced by 1.57 per cent to close at S$27.15.
NEW YORK — Roseanne Barr is partly blaming Ambien for the tweet that led to her show's cancellation, but the maker of the insomnia drug quickly retorted that "racism is not a known side effect."
Hours after ABC axed her show for her offensive tweet about former Obama adviser Valerie Jarrett — and quickly breaking a promise to stay off Twitter — the comedian was back on the social media platform.
She urged people not to defend her and said of her Jarrett tweet that she was "ambien tweeting" at 2 a.m.
That led to the response on Twitter by the drug maker Sanofi.
× L.A. County Sheriff’s Department Keeps Secret List of Some 300 Deputies With Histories of Dishonesty, Misconduct
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department keeps a secret list of about 300 deputies with histories of dishonesty and similar misconduct that could undermine their credibility when testifying in court. Even prosecutors and many high-ranking sheriff’s officials can’t see this so-called Brady list.
When Sheriff Jim McDonnell attempted to give the list to the Los Angeles County district attorney’s office, the deputies’ union sued him. Lower courts ruled that the list is confidential, and the California Supreme Court has announced it will decide the issue.
The Times reviewed a version of the list from 2014 and obtained government and court documents that detail the accusations against the deputies.
Read the full story on LATimes.com.
Three years ago, my wages were stolen. I worked for $15 an hour with no penalty rates in a local restaurant. I can still smell the sweat and food scraps stuck to my clothes, hear the screaming from the hot kitchen and feel the sinking disappointment when opening my weekly envelope of cash, poorly hidden beneath the register. “They must have made a mistake,” I thought at first. But it was no mistake.
My bosses were cordially duplicitous. They offered staff free pizza, as if this compensated more than halving our weekend wages. They were mostly friendly and light-hearted, as if this excused forgoing breaks and superannuation. Their image as benevolent "regular mums and dads" slowly crumbled as precarity, trying conditions and poor recompense left a sour taste in my mouth.
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Police continue to search for the alleged killer Steve Stephens. Local, state, and federal authorities are searching 5 states, but so far have come up empty handed.
Here’s what we know:
The FBI announced a reward of 50 grand for info leading to his arrest.
His phone pinged in Erie, Pennsylvania – approx 100 miles east of the murder scene.
Authorities are now searching for him in 5 states.
Police received multiple calls of possible sightings in Philadelphia. Authorities determined they were all false.
He claims to have killed 15 people, but so far police have found only one victim.
His ex Joy Lane is in protective custody and issued a statement saying she was sorry foir all this.
Facebook says they will review their policies about violent content.
Kendall Jenner and A$AP Rocky brought their romance to the desert for the 2017 Coachella Music and Arts Festival.
E! News can confirm the rumored couple were spotted getting close during the #WeedmapsOasis party presented by Brass Knuckles, West Coast Cure, FlavRX and Nameless Genetics.
"As soon as she arrived [to the party], Kendall asked where [A$AP] was and went straight over to him," a source told us. "She definitely came just to see him."
Once they met up, we're told they spent the rest of the night together. "They danced together and were very couple-y. It was obvious to everyone," our source described. "At one point while they were dancing, Kendall took his googles off and put them on."
PTI September sales rise 27% on year
Rodney Chan, DIGITIMES, Taipei [Friday 6 October 2017]
Powertech Technology Inc (PTI) has reported consolidated revenues of NT$5.573 billion (US$183.55 million) for September 2017, representing a 0.2% drop on month and 27.4% increase on year.
The company has totaled NT$42.916 billion in year-to-date revenues, up 23.7% compared with the same time last year.
For the year of 2016, PTI totaled NT$48.344 billion in consolidated revenues, up 13.69% sequentially on year.
Centennial topped Bishop Macdonell 29-20 in District 10 football play at the University of Guelph in what was the first of three games on Thursday.
In other games, Guelph CVI defeated John F. Ross 30-9 and St. James topped Our Lady of Lourdes 24-17.
Guelph CVI is the lone undefeated team so far this season with a 3-0 record. Centennial, Ross and St. James are all 2-1 while Bishop Macdonell and Lourdes are both 0-3.
Games next week: Lourdes at Ross, Thursday, 3 p.m.; Centennial at St. James, Friday, 3 p.m.; Bishop Macdonell versus Guelph CVI, Friday, 7 p.m., at the University of Guelph.
Principal Gay Voelz, right, gets a hug from teacher Courtney Landwehr at Grewenow Elementary School on Monday. Voelz is retiring after 37 years in education with the Kenosha Unified School District.
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Saturday temperatures soared into the 90s. The highest temperature in the U.S. for February 11, 2017 was in Mangum, Oklahoma at 100 degrees. The temps dropped into the 50s Sunday and Monday. We had a nice rain on Monday and snow on Tuesday. It was big pretty snowflakes and most melted when they hit the ground. Crazy Oklahoma weather, but we are thankful for the moisture. Congratulations to Ashlea, Nehemiah and Tristan Yager on their new baby girl, Cora Ann, born Monday, February 13, 2017.
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Efforts to seek out and preserve old-vine Chenin Blanc are currently reaping rewards for South Africa’s winemakers. Tim Atkin MW finds out how one of the country’s oldest varieties has become its newest source of world-class wines...
The Cape winelands is one of the most beautiful vineyard regions in the world, all craggy peaks, sweeping vistas and cobalt blue skies.
By these dramatic, almost cinematic standards, the Mev (Mrs) Kirsten vineyard is something of a disappointment. Situated in the Jonkershoek Valley, close to the untidy urban sprawl of Stellenbosch, it has none of the grandeur of some of South Africa’s greatest crus.
And yet this 0.7ha parcel of Chenin Blanc is undeniably special, a distinction that’s reflected in its historical importance as well as the quality of its wine.
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PHOENIX (AP) — Authorities say a toddler has been found wandering in a Phoenix apartment complex and they're trying to locate the boy's family.
Police say officers responded to a complex about 7 a.m. Sunday for a report of a two- to three-year-old boy wandering in the complex.
Officers say they've been unsuccessful in locating the child's parents or relatives.
Police say the boy currently is in the care of the Arizona Department of Child Services.
A coroner says the seven inmates killed during a South Carolina prison riot earlier this month all bled to death from stab wounds.
Lee County Coroner Larry Logan said Tuesday all the inmates had several stab or cutting wounds inflicted inside Lee Correctional Institution on April 15 and 16.
Authorities say inmates in three wings of the maximum-security prison fought uninterrupted for several hours in a battle over territory and contraband. Inmates reported seeing fellow prisoners slowly die as prison officials tried to gather enough people to restore order.
At least 20 inmates have been killed by other inmates in South Carolina prisons in the past 16 months.
The State Law Enforcement Division continues to investigate the riot. No charges have been filed.
Twenty-two inmates were hurt.
LANSING, Mich. (AP) – The launch of Attorney General Bill Schuette’s 2018 gubernatorial campaign may not be imminent, but the Republican clearly is preparing to run as he enters the final two years of a tenure that most recently has been dominated by his criminal investigation of Flint’s water crisis.
Schuette told The Associated Press recently he intends to be “part of the conversation” about Michigan’s next generation of leadership.
He’s focused on two “big” issues – the economy and education – and warns against returning to Democratic leadership. He says state taxes should be lower.
Schuette’s probe of how Flint’s tap water became contaminated with lead has led to charges against 13 current or former government officials. The investigation isn’t over, though Schuette says “we’re far closer to the end than the beginning.”
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Best Art Museums In The SouthwestMany of America's best art museums can be found in the American Southwest.
Planning Your Summer Music Festival CalendarHeadliner acts in 2018 at big music festivals between Memorial Day and Labor Day include Eminem, Bruno Mars, Jack White, Blake Shelton, James Taylor, Bonnie Raitt and more. Across the country, from NYC to Chicago to SF, summer festival tickets are on sale now.
Eat Your Way Across The US At America's Best DinersA look at five very carefully selected classic diners that are among the best in the US.
The Ultimate Traveler's Guide To Coachella 2018Coachella is a huge annual music festival in Greater Palm Springs, California. About a quarter of a million will attend over two weekends in April 2018. The website is a goldmine of information and answers to dozens of FAQs; highlights are here.
The reading series celebrates 50 nights with Tess Liem and Eli Lynch, followed by an open mic. 9 pm. Pwyc.
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Recent online rumblings have called into question Santa Monica City’s strict advertising and billboard sign codes while referencing the often-colorfully-adorned Metro station steps.
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Advertisers in bright colors are frequently gracing Santa Monica with their messages, all which get around City statutes due to the structures being other-government owned.
“Neither our zoning not our building codes apply to properties owned by other governments, such as the school district, State DMV or Metro properties,” Santa Monica City Manager Rick Cole told The Mirror. “They do not require permits to build and are not governed by our local rules. Just like our police don’t patrol Metro trains or station platforms…Our codes do not apply to Federal, State, County, College or School District property. “
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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. -- Winston-Salem police have released surveillance video and pictures in connection with a homicide last month.
Officers went to 133 Columbine Drive around 6 p.m. July 18 and found Jack Eugene Atkins deceased inside the apartment.
Investigators say Atkins sustained injuries consistent with stab wounds and blunt force trauma.
Surveillance cameras captured a man trying to use Atkins' financial transaction cards in the Mocksville and Lexington areas a short time after the homicide, police said.
Anyone with information is asked to call Winston-Salem police at (336) 773-7700.
Matt Barrows breaks down the three San Francisco 49ers who have the most on the line as the season nears its end.
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The first rendition of Black Sage by the Fest Series was hosted by Kyle Jameson and Carson Storch east of Bend, OR at the Oregon Dirt Park. All the boys travelled from the corners of the earth to enjoy a week and a half of shredding the Black Sage course, and all that Central Oregon has to offer. Kyle and Carson spent 6 months carving the line out of the earth, and it was enjoyed by all. Thanks to all the fans that came out to support the boys on the public day.
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Nicole was only 23 when she had a double mastectomy following a breast cancer diagnosis. After she recovered, Nicole got a chest tattoo that symbolizes how she wants to live life after cancer.
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CHICOPEE, Mass. (Mass Appeal) – Spending time with your dad on Father’s Day is extra special when food is involved! Cathie Cappa, Owner of Auntie Cathie’s Kitchen showed us how to make a taco bar for dinner and flan for dessert!
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WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (AP) Tina Charles scored 34 points and grabbed 10 rebounds and New York beat the Dallas Wings 94-89 on Tuesday night for Liberty coach Katie Smith’s first victory.
New York was outscored 11-0 to start the game and trailed until Shavonte Zellous scored in the paint to tie it at 76 with 3:58 remaining in the game. Charles gave New York its first lead on their next possession and she finished with 18 points in the quarter.
Zellous added 19 points with nine assists for New York (1-2). Charles has seven career games with at least 30 points and 10 rebounds.
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Elizabeth Cambage had 28 points and 16 rebounds for the Wings (2-3). Skylar Diggins-Smith scored 20 points with five 3-pointers and seven assists.
Diggins-Smith made four 3-pointers in the first quarter and she finished the half with 16 points to help the Wings build a 46-37 lead.
A Toronto hospital and research centre fired dozens of employees for alleged misuse of its employee benefits plan.
St. Michael’s Hospital spokesperson Leslie Shepherd said in a statement Tuesday that 31 employees were fired after $200,000 in irregularities was discovered during a routine audit.
“The hospital takes its role as custodian of the public trust very seriously,” the hospital said. “St. Michael’s has a strict policy for its health benefits plan.”
Doctors are not covered by the health care plan.
St. Michael’s is one of the top 15 research hospitals in Canada. It is home to the Li Ka Shing Knowledge institute. Known as the “Urban Angel,” the Catholic hospital was founded in 1892 by the Sisters of St. Joseph.
Stick with me through this introduction, girls and boys, because the wild and wacky music I'm about to discuss is worth it! Scan any "A" list of living American composers, and the names of two Pulitzer Prize in Music recipients with the last name of Adams inevitably appears: John Adams , and John Luther Adams . Although a third Adams, John Adams' son Samuel Adams is fast emerging as a major composer, we'll spend the next two weeks exploring new recordings of music by the two elder Johns.
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UGHELLI – ONE person was last Tuesday killed by unidentified gunmen in the Ojokor area of Ughelli, Delta State in what sources described as a cult related attack.
Though, details of the deceased could not be ascertained as at press time, witnesses at the scene of the incident disclosed that he was shot twice by his assailants who fled the scene of the incident after shooting their victim.
One of the witnesses, a resident in the area, told Vanguard that the incident occurred at about 2p.m.
The source who spoke on condition of anonymity, said: “We heard gunshots in the area only to be told that some cultists shot a boy who was drinking with others at a bar.
“He was shot on the head but was later confirmed dead on his way to the hospital.”
Herrera struck out one in a perfect ninth inning Wednesday to pick up his 12th save of the season in an 11-8 win over the Twins.
The Royals didn't look like they would need their closer after jumping out to an early 9-0 lead, but when the Twins made things interesting, Herrera stepped in and shut the door. The 28-year-old has only one blown save so far this season, and his 0.83 ERA, 0.74 WHIP and 18:0 K:BB through 21.2 innings remain impeccable.
Rabbi Aharon Leib Shteinman, the spiritual leader of Israel’s non-Hassidic ultra-Orthodox Jews of European descent, has died. He was 104.
Shteinman died on Tuesday from a heart attack after falling ill weeks ago.
Shteinman was one of Israel’s most influential rabbis and a political kingmaker whose orders were strictly followed by his representatives in parliament.
Following the 2012 death of his predecessor, Rabbi Yosef Shalom Elyashiv, he was widely regarded as “Gadol Hador,” or “leader of the generation.” Hundreds of thousands are expected to attend his funeral in the central Israeli ultra-Orthodox city of Bnei Brak.
Shteinman was known for his rabbinic scholarship, relatively pragmatic rulings and extremely modest lifestyle.
Israeli President Reuven Rivlin called him a leader who “carried on his shoulders the existential weight of the Jewish people.”
AMESBURY, England, July 4 (Reuters) - Britain's counter-terrorism chief said on Wednesday that two people who are critically ill in hospital in Wiltshire were exposed to the Novichok nerve agent, the same toxin that was used in an attack on ex-Russian spy Sergei Skripal.
The man and woman, both British, were found unwell at a house in Amesbury on Saturday, close to Salisbury where Skripal and his daughter were poisoned with nerve agent in March (Writing by Kate Holton and Michael Holden; editing by Guy Faulconbridge)
Witnesses tell KFBB a 7-year-old girl was hit and killed by a car Wednesday August 9th. The young girl has been identified as Isabella Stone.
Events leading to the accident are still unclear, but neighbors near the incident say it happened around 6:00 P.M. Isabella was hit at the corner of Avenue C NW and Valley View Drive, on the Northwest side of Great Falls.
Isabella died of her injuries in the emergency room.
The incident is still under investigation but as of right now, police do not believe the incident stems from any criminal action or activity.
The Great Falls police department would like to extend their gratitude to the community for the outpouring of support and prayer for the family of the child and emergency responders.
Happy Valentine's Day, dear BetaNews readers! Please know that I love you all very much. On this day of romance, restaurants will be crowded with couples celebrating the holiday.
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Moorhead Legion Tops East Grand Forks in Double Header
The Blues won 13-1 and 5-4
MOORHEAD, Minn — The Moorhead Blues took an early, commanding lead over East Grand Forks in game one of a doubleheader, and rode that to a 13-1 victory in five innings.
As a team, Moorhead collected 15 hits in the win.
The Blues’ dominant offense continued in game two as they jumped out to an early 3-0 lead.
A grand slam for East Grand Forks in the top of the fifth gave them their first lead of the game, but Moorhead fought back for a 5-4 win.
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Former Malaysian leader Najib Razak charged in court with 3 counts of criminal breach of trust
An ex-Barclays banker found guilty of Libor-rigging offences last year is understood to have submitted his case to an independent criminal review body with the hope of having his conviction overturned.
Jonathan Mathew, who was sentenced to four years in prison after being convicted of attempting to manipulate the London interbank offered rate last year, has appealed to the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC), his lawyer said in an interview with Bloomberg on Monday.
The move comes months after CCRC, which looks into cases of miscarriages of justice and has the power to refer cases to the Court of Appeal, accepted the case of the first trader jailed over Libor-rigging, Tom Hayes.
Mr Hayes, the former UBS and Citigroup trader who is currently serving an 11 year sentence after being convicted in 2015, went to the body earlier this year and had his application accepted.
The Massachusetts Senate has approved legislation to provide all state and municipal workers with the same protections provided under the federal Occupational Safety and Health Act.
OSHA was passed in 1970 with the option to provide employees occupational safety before an incident occurs.
State Senator Adams Hinds, a Pittsfield Democrat, says only 26 states have laws ensuring OSHA-level protections for state and municipal employees.
“Massachusetts has not been one of them,” Hinds says.
The state Department of Industrial Accidents says roughly 28 municipal workers a week suffer injuries serious enough to be out of work for at least five days. A bill sponsored by State Senator Marc Pacheco, of Taunton, could change that, Hinds says.
“We have a whole range of protections that are provided, but this is making the statement that we are going to go along with those OSHA-level protections as well,” Hinds says.
The legislation is under review in the House.
There are a select group of New Zealand cricketers whose careers for one brief moment took them to the pinnacle of the sport in this country.
These are the "one test wonders" - and we celebrate them because for that one moment in their lives they were the best this country could produce for the international stage.
They are the conduit between those who go on to revered test careers… and the rest of us who toil at club or social level long after such dreams have passed.
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When kids arrived at Conder Elementary School Friday, Richland County Sheriff's Deputies were there to greet them.
Sheriff Lott and his deputies kicked off High Five Fridays at the school Friday morning. The program has deputies greet the students as they arrive at school with high five and fist bumps to start the day.
Lott says the program promotes trust between cops and kids and is an encouraging way for kids to begin their school day.
Friday was the roll out of the program. Through the end of the school year, deputies will be at various schools throughout the county for High Five Friday.
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DeShields went 2-for-5 with a stolen base in Sunday's 2-1 loss to the Astros.
Despite handling a part-time role for much of the season, the speedy DeShields has collected 20 stolen bases, trailing only Elvis Andrus (22 steals) for the team lead. The outfielder, who manned the leadoff spot Sunday with Shin-Soo Choo resting, also had a defensive highlight in the loss, making a diving stab in the left-field corner to rob the Astros' Derek Fisher of a potential extra-base hit and then doubling off Carlos Beltran to end the fifth inning.
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BROOKLINE, Mass. — Residents of a Boston suburb have voted to rename the elementary school once attended by John F. Kennedy because it was named for a former slave owner.
Town meeting members in Brookline voted Tuesday 171-19 to change the name of the Edward Devotion School.
It will be known as the Coolidge Corner School, after its neighborhood, until a new name can be approved at next spring's town meeting.
Deborah Brown, who proposed the change, said, "No child should have to walk into a school named for someone who enslaved people."
Opponents called the name change an empty gesture that doesn't address racism's underlying causes.
Devotion, who died in 1744, left money to the town on the condition it is used for a school.
The future president attended from kindergarten through third grade.
Marshall Loeb, a pioneering business journalist who turned Money magazine into a personal-finance juggernaut and later helped put a fledgling MarketWatch on the map as a personal-finance columnist, died on Saturday in New York. He was 88.
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The Lake Wilderness Park playground will be undergoing a complete renovation from December 5 – December 29, as the old playground equipment will be removed to make way for new equipment.
The City of Maple Valley urges citizens to find alternative places for their children to play during this time.
A ribbon cutting event to celebrate the new playground will take place on Friday, December 29, at 2:00p.m. Please join us!
Many cities have faced the ire of Trump and his administration for policies they say are too lenient toward those here illegally. The president slammed San Francisco over its sanctuary law, which he said had allowed a Mexican national who fatally shot a tourist to remain on the streets. And Oakland's mayor is now the subject of a federal investigation after she sent out an alert warning residents of an immigration sweep.
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Don't get the party poppers out just yet consumers.
While consumers will get some relief from falling inflation last year, the squeeze is expected to continue to put pressure on incomes.
Last week's services PMI, in which selling prices rose at their fastest rate since February 2008, suggests that inflationary pressures will remain strong and the Bank of England expects inflation to ease at a painfully slow pace.
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STAR Repertory Theatre brings composer Lionel Bart’s musical gem Oliver! to life at the AVO Playhouse in Vista one weekend only, from December 14-17, 2017.
Performance dates and times are Thursday and Friday at 7 pm; Saturday at 2 pm & 7 pm; and Sunday at 12 pm & 5 pm.
STAR Repertory Theatre’s mission is to teach, develop, create, promote, and present compelling and impassioned works that bridge communities through entertaining artistry. Tickets are available on STAR Repertory Theatre’s website at www.starrepertorytheatre.com, goldstar.com and groupon.com. Prices start at $14.50 per ticket.
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OTTAWA — A quick look at September employment (previous month in brackets):
Unemployment rate: 6.2 per cent (6.2)
Employment rate: 61.6 per cent (61.6)
Labour force participation rate: 65.6 per cent (65.7)
Number unemployed: 1,214,100 (1,226,600)
Number working: 18,454,100 (18,444,100)
Youth (15-24 years) unemployment rate: 10.3 per cent (11.5)
Men (25 plus) unemployment rate: 5.8 per cent (5.5)
Women (25 plus) unemployment rate: 5.1 per cent (5.2)
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Weather advisories have been issued for Southern Ontario, where up to 15cm of snow is expected by Tuesday morning. The City of Toronto says plows and salters are ready. Ashley Molnar reports.
The mother of The Pogues’ frontman Shane MacGowan has died in a car crash, police in Ireland have said.
Therese MacGowan, 87, became the first person to die on Co Tipperery’s roads when the car she was driving struck a wall in Ballintoher on New Year’s Day.
MacGowan, the car’s sole occupant, was pronounced dead at the scene near her home in Silvermines at around 3pm, the force added.
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A spokesman for An Garda Siochana, the Republic of Ireland’s national police force, said the crash was being treated as an accident.
“It would appear to be a single car collision with a wall,” he added.
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PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid had 25 points and 19 rebounds and Ben Simmons had a triple-double to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 108-94 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night.
Simmons had 11 points, 12 rebounds and 15 assists to help the Sixers keep alive their shot at finishing fourth in the Eastern Conference and earning home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs.
The 76ers have one of the easiest schedules of any team the rest of the season. The Sixers would have to pass Washington and Indiana to grab the No. 4 seed and stave off a potential Toronto or Boston matchup for at least a round.
"Our goal is to make the playoffs," coach Brett Brown said. "Now, seemingly, we are pretty close to doing that. Now we all get greedy and say, 'Let's get a home court.' And I'm the captain of that new club. And it can only happen if we guard. And that's the message to our team."
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Larry Hawley from CLTV’s Sports Feed talks with Jarrett and Ernie about the Cubs searching for consistency and the Bears future at the QB position.
Press Release- The SLNCA will be hosting the 7th round match between the Windward Islands Volcanoes and Jamaica Scorpions in the CWI Regional 4 day Championship. The match which will be a day/night fixture will bowl off from 2pm this coming Thursday.
In an effort to increase spectator support for the match, the SLNCA has made entry for all national players free. The Association has also extended the courtesy to spouses or partners accompanying national players. Children under 12 attending the match will enter free. Entry charge to the match will be $10 daily.
Man Utd transfer news: The Red Devils fly to Los Angeles later this month
Manchester United boss Mourinho has sealed transfers for three players so far this summer.
The 55-year-old moved swiftly to tie up the signing of Fred, with the Brazil international joining from Shakhtar Donetsk in a huge £52million deal.
Diogo Dalot then followed with the youngster signing from Porto, where he established himself as one of Europe’s most promising defenders.
Manchester United have added a third player to their ranks in the form of Lee Grant, who will jostle with David De Gea and Sergio Romero for a starting berth next term.
Mourinho is understood to want more signings as he eyes the Premier League title.
He is also likely to sell a few players too, with Daley Blind and Matteo Darmian regularly tipped with moves away.
Nearly a year after cancelling her revival tour, to check herself in a rehab facility, Selena Gomez has opened up.
“Everything I cared about I stopped caring about,” she said of the experience in an interview with InStyle.
“ I came out, and it felt like, ‘OK, I can only go forward. And there are still (bad) days. I go to therapy, I believe in that and talking about where you are”
She has also talked about her struggles with anxiety, depression and the autoimmune disease lupus, and last summer it all came to head again.
“ I went away for 90 days and it was the best thing I could have done,” she said
“ I was in the countryside and never did my hair, I took part in equine therapy which is so beautiful.”
“ I thought, Ok, I think this has helped me become stronger for other people”
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – The moment is global to raise awareness about domestic violence and sexual assaults. Their voices could be heard Tuesday night in Nashville.
A rally was held at Legislative Plaza for One Billion Rising, which says it is “the biggest mass action to end violence against women in human history.”
The group says one in three women will be raped or abused at some point in her lifetime.
Their Nashville rally included music, dance, and inspirational messages—and they chose the plaza for a reason.
“Right over in this corner, there’s a statue of the women of the confederate and holding one of their sons, and we’re surrounded by all of the fallen soldiers. As a mother, and grandmothers behind me, we stand in rights for peace, not just for women, but for all people,” said Alyzabeth Anath.
If you’d like to join a rally or learn more about the movement, click here to visit their website.
TOKYO:- A 6.0-magnitude earthquake hit off the coast of Fukushima in Japan on Friday but there was no risk of a tsunami, officials said. The quake hit at a relatively shallow depth of 10 kilometres (six miles) at 04:59 pm (0759 GMT), 255 kilometres east of Ishinomaki, according to the United States Geological Survey. The Japan Meteorological Agency said the quake posed no tsunami risk. A 9.0-magnitude earthquake in March 2011 triggered a massive and deadly tsunami, which smashed into the Fukushima nuclear power station and sparked the world’s worst atomic accident since Chernobyl in 1986.
I know Victoria Justice never misses a Coachella weekend, because I never miss the pictures of her dressing like a sexy wannabe hippie to pretend to listen to music. It’s kind of our annual tradition. You know, like her pretending I don’t exist, or not to receive any of my monthly Twitter marriage proposals. Anyway, here’s to another successful year. Enjoy.
Progress is being made towards development of a space port in the Canso area according to the companies president. Steve Matier says that Maritime Launch Services has been working feverishly to complete environmental assessments, signing deals with partners and listening to public feedback.
Matier says that the process is slow for submitting assessments, but the group is working hard to achieve their goal of groundbreaking in the Spring of 2018:
Matier says that he and other representatives from MLS will be holding a public engagement session in Canso on October 14th to gather more information from the public. One issue MLS is seeking to clarify is the moose population in the area where they intend to launch the Cyclone 4M Rockets.
On Saturday from 2 p.m.-3:30 p.m., TAUNY invites children of all ages, as well as their parents and friends, to The TAUNY Center for Jewelry Making with Sara Lynch. Sara is an artist from Potsdam whose pottery and paintings are currently on display as the Folkstore Artist Spotlight in The TAUNY Center's mini gallery.
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LONDON, Ont. — A fire chief in southwestern Ontario has retired amid allegations that his department was plagued by a culture of harassment and retaliation.
The City of London says in a press release that Chief John Kobarda is retiring "effective immediately" after 27 years as a firefighter in the city, 14 of which he spent in the top job.
London Abused Women's Centre executive director Megan Walker says she has received more than 30 complaints in less than a week from London firefighters alleging that they are shouted at or discriminated against by superiors, and punished for standing up for their colleagues.
Walker says the allegations do not name Kobarda specifically, but that he bears responsibility as the leader of the department.
With pre-draft workout after pre-draft workout, it's obvious the Utah Jazz are thinking of ways to fill their roster as they evaluate talent leading up to the June 22 draft. But all of their work isn't just for their 2017-18 team.
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Broken Arrow Police have met with a woman who was reported missing with a man who has a history of domestic violence. They say 29-year-old Morgan Rower is safe.
Last weekend, six Hood River Valley High School FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) robotics teams competed in Super Qualifiers in Portland. Out of a field of 96 teams, five Hood River teams qualified to advance to state. Steel Head (above) won The Inspire Award (the highest award in First Robotics). Men In Green won the field competition first place. Team Fig Neutrons won first place second selected alliance team, Team Duct Tape and Challenge Accepted also advanced to state. State competition is Feb. 25-26. A total of 48 teams will compete for 13 advancements to Super regionals in Seattle.
Security firms Dragos and ESET on Monday highlighted a new malware framework, CrashOverride, which targets industrial control systems to take down electric grids. U.S. infrastructure security firm Dragos alleged that this malware was used in a cyberattack that briefly shut down power in parts of Kiev, Ukraine in December.
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Tyrone have named their team to face Dublin this Saturday in Division 1 of the Allianz Football League.
There are five changes to the team which lost to Galway last weekend.
Ciaran McLaughlin makes his national league debut coming in at corner back.
Cathal McCarron returns alongside McLaughlin in the full-back line.
While Declan Mc Clure, Richie Donnelly and Lee Brennan also come back into the starting 15.
TYRONE: Niall Morgan; Ciaran McLaughlin, Cathal McCarron, Hugh Pat McGeary; Tiernan McCann, Padraig Hampsey, Peter Harte; Mattie Donnelly, Declan McClure; Richard Donnelly, Niall Sludden, Kieran McGeary; Lee Brennan, Cathal McShane, Connor McAliskey.
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Civil rights icon, entertainer and Harlem native Harry Belafonte will have a library dedicated to him, city officials announced Monday. The 115th Street branch library will bear Belafonte's name to honor his "drive and impact in the realms of social justice, civil rights, culture, and activism, especially in the Harlem community," Mayor Bill de Blasio said in a statement.
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CONCORD, N.C. — Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s final weekend as a full-time driver at Charlotte Motor Speedway got off to a rough start when he crashed moments into Friday's opening practice.
Earnhardt drove into the high line of the track and slipped in the grippy substance Charlotte officials had used on the surface. It caused him to hit the wall and his Hendrick Motorsports team had to pull out his backup car.
Earnhardt wasn't very happy about his misfortune and felt the substance — known as PJ1 — was too slick.
He had to make a quick visit to the care centre before he was cleared to return to practice.
As seen on WWE Raw last night and in the video below, Emma made her long awaited return to WWE TV, but instead of debuting the new Emmalina character which has been promoted for the past 17 weeks, Emma announced she’s now beginning the transformation back to “Emma”.
According to Pro Wrestling Sheet, there were big WWE plans in place for the Emmalina character, but after multiple rehearsals, producers realized she couldn’t pull off what they were looking to accomplish.
Sources note Emmalina was intended to be a throwback to characters like Sable and The Kat, however, officials felt like she wasn’t committing enough to the role and ultimately they decided to just let Emma be evil again.
Producers are reportedly high on the concept of the character, however, so it’s possible it could be brought to life at some point down the line.
They don’t want no education — especially if it’s at August Martin HS in Queens. The troubled Springfield Gardens school is the least popular in the entire city, Department of...
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England's Wayne Barnes has replaced Jerome Garces as the referee for Saturday's opening Bledisloe Cup clash in Sydney.
The Frenchman, who sent Sonny Bill Williams off in the second test against the Lions, didn't travel to Australia after suffering a calf injury while taking charge of a friendly between Bayonne and Racing 92 last weekend, L'Equipe reports.
Barnes was originally named as an assistant referee. Nigel Owens will replace Barnes for next weekend's test in Dunedin.
Garces is set to take charge of the October 7 clash between the All Blacks and South Africa in Cape Town.
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Garces gave Williams a straight red card in the Wellington defeat, following a high no-arms tackle on Englishman Anthony Watson.
 Grandview School District schools are locked down today following a threat on social media.
District officials and law enforcement became aware of the threat this morning, officials said, announcing classrooms were in a "secure and teach" mode.
"All school shave been placed in a secure-and-teach mode until further notice," a flash alert issued by the district said. "Secure-and-teach mode means classroom doors are closed and locked, but teaching and student movement within the building continue as usual."
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You all have undoubtedly seen (and probably purchased) these magnetic smartphone vent mounts by now, but why buy a 2-pack? My advice: Keep one in your car, and one in your luggage, because these are awesome for rental cars, and also work as handy phone stands on airplane tray tables if you want to watch a movie.
The Nigerian Equities market began the week, yesterday in the red zone to profit taking on high capitalised stocks. In summary, the All Share Index (ASI) shed 343.54 absolute points, representing a decline of 0.88 per cent to close at 38,913.99 points.
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Top South Dakota Republicans are moving to stem the flow of out-of-state money into its ballot question campaigns after millions of dollars poured in last fall seeking to influence a long list of voter initiatives.
An amendment to South Dakota’s bill set to be considered in committee Wednesday would limit ballot question campaigns to $100,000 in out-of-state contributions per general election cycle.
South Dakota along with Arizona are considering such legislation, which experts say likely wouldn’t survive a legal challenge.
An aide to South Dakota Gov. Dennis Daugaard said that the Republican executive believes it’s a concept worth defending in court.
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A 36-year-old man is due in the Hamilton District Court this morning charged with attempted murder, following an incident in Thames yesterday evening.
The woman who suffered stabbed wounds as a result remains in Waikato Hospital in a stable condition, ahead of surgery.
The child involved is back in the care of family.
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GUELPH, Ont. - Canadian Solar Inc. of Guelph, Ont., has received a non-binding takeover offer from its chairman, Shawn (Xiaohua) Qu, who is also the company's CEO and president.
Qu is tentatively offering US$18.47 in cash for each share not already owned by him and his wife.
That's about seven per cent above Friday's closing price of US$17.25 on Nasdaq, when Canadian Solar was worth about US$1 billion.
Founded in 2001, Canadian Solar is one of the world's largest solar power equipment manufacturers and solar utility developers.
The United Way of Amarillo &Canyon announced a 31 percent cut, across the board, this week for 2016-2017 community allocations. New programs that applied for funding had to be turned away, and existing programs dropped from 33 to 26. All of this is the effect of a drop in community donations, by as much as $300,000, for United Way's annual campaign and an increase in specified donations.
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Clinton baseball jumped back above .500 Friday afternoon beating Mangum 12-4 and district opponent Anadarko 10-5 improving the Reds’ record ...
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UPDATE 1-Qatar National Bank sees no big deposit outflows
DUBAI, June 14 Qatar National Bank (QNB), the largest bank in the Middle East and Africa, has seen no significant outflows of deposits since a diplomatic rift started between Qatar and certain other Arab countries, it said on Wednesday.
Police are looking for nine masked thieves who broke in and stole motorcycles, ATV's and dirtbikes from a Findley, Ohio business. The suspects would have taken more but left multiple vehicles outside because there was no more room for them in the trailer.
April 28 Peace Map Holdings:
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This time of year can be stressful for high school juniors. Between the ACT, SAT and the start of their college search, it can be daunting for both students and parents.But a new program called "Overgrad" aims to help take some of that stress away. It was designed and developed in Chicago and is free for all students.Overgrad co-creator Ryan Hoch, who was recently named "30 Under 30" by Forbes magazine, explained how the program came about and how it works.He also shared five tips for students starting the college process:1. Create a list of colleges where you plan to apply.2. Start writing your personal statement.3. Choose two or three people who you know can write you strong letters of recommendation.4. Start researching general and school-specific scholarships options.5. Sign-up and study for the ACT/SAT if you plan to retake either. CLICK HERE to learn more about Overgrad.
Probe: LSE directors should be prepared to confront bad behavior, a report has advised
Directors must be prepared to confront bad behaviour at the London Stock Exchange, according to a report conducted after the ousting of its chief executive.
The probe by former KPMG chairman Simon Collins looked at the departure of boss Xavier Rolet, who was forced to quit following claims about his authoritarian and controlling behaviour.
Other suggestions in the report included better engagement with shareholders and a more balanced approach to bonus payments rather than focusing on financial performance.
The LSE unveiled profits of £464million in the first quarter of 2018, up 13 per cent on a year earlier.
PAHOA, Hawaii — The U.S. Geological Survey said on Twitter on Monday that roasting marshmallows over the lava oozing out of Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano is not a good idea.
As the volcano continues spewing lava and toxic gas, the USGS has been sharing information and updates on Twitter on the activity and also answering questions.
Twitter user asked if it was safe to roast a marshmallow near a volcano vent.
Um, no.
“Erm…we’re going to have to say no, that’s not safe,” the USGS wrote on its verified Twitter account, urging users not to do this.
“If the vent is emitting a lot of SO2 [sulfur dioxide] or H2S [hydrogen sulfide], they would taste BAD. And if you add sulfuric acid (in vog [volcanic smog], for example) to sugar, you get a pretty spectacular reaction.”
On Monday, March 27, at approximately 12:30 p.m., officers of the Goldsboro Police Department responded to the Speedway Convenient Store, 1501 U.S. 70 West, in reference to a robbery and shots fired call. Once officers arrived on-scene, they made contact with the victim, who stated he was meeting a person to possibly buy some shoes.
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AS Roma and Fnatic are teaming up in the creation of a FIFA esports team.
The partnership kicks off with the signing of three players, Sam “Poacher” Carmody, Aman “Aman” Seddiqi and Nicolo “Insa” Mirra, who will wear the Roma jersey donning a Fnatic logo.
“Not many opportunities like this come around,” Aman said in an interview on the Italian soccer club’s website. “Especially with FNATIC powering the team. … I can’t wait to have a great, long-term relationship with both Roma and FNATIC.”
The Fnatic organization will handle the day-to-day operation of the team and players.
Roma joins a growing list of professional soccer franchises investing in esports. Paris St-Germain, FC Schalke 04, Manchester City, Ajax and Valencia have all signed FIFA players in the last year.
Bishop Charles Agyinasare and his family
Presiding Bishop of Perez Chapel International, Bishop Charles Agyinasare was the happiest on earth after he witnessed a ceremony of his daughter being called to the BAR in Ghana.
What made his day a very memorable one was the fact that his daughter has also been called to the BAR in the United Kingdom.
Announcing his joy in a post on Facebook, the Pastor said “What a day? My baby girl Charlene, today was called to the Ghana Bar as a Lawyer to practice law both in the UK and Ghana”.
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As you may have noticed, fellow Mainers, we've had a bit of snowfall lately. And while this has been a doozy of a storm, I'm here to tell you about when Maine had it worse.
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Jackson County elementary students are working on a project that could help an injured animal recover, and they're coming up with a pretty high tech solution.
CHANGES to the Native Title Act regarding Indigenous Land Use Agreements (ILUAs) have passed the Senate, with Labor supporting the Government’s amendments. Changes to the Native Title Act were introduced earlier this year in response to a successful Federal Court challenge by four Noongar people that ruled all native title claimants must sign off on an ILUA. The Greens opposed the changes, insisting they were being rushed through to appease Indian mining Adani – whose ILUA on Wangan and Jagalingou land is the subject of four court actions – without proper consultation with traditional land owners. Labor senator Pat Dodson said the changes would restore certainty to the native title system, insisting they were made after extensive consultation with Indigenous groups. “Labor recognises that the Indigenous community is not united in its support for this bill,” he said in a statement.
Bet she wants to take that back now.
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Then-First Lady Michelle Obama praised movie mogul Harvey Weinstein, now facing accusations of decades of sexual harassment, as a “wonderful human being” and a “good friend” in 2013.
The New York Times reported Thursday on extensive sexual harassment claims made by women against Weinstein, including unwanted contact and inappropriate remarks. According to the report, the Democratic megadonor has reached at least eight settlements with women.
Weinstein has donated nearly $600,000 to Democrats and hosted high-priced fundraisers for Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. Democrats have been pressured to return the donations and some already have.
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Play3 Day' game
ROCKY HILL, Conn. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday afternoon's drawing of the Connecticut Lottery's "Play3 Day" game were:
5-7-9
(five, seven, nine)
BEIJING (Reuters) - Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said on Tuesday that China is happy to see signs of easing tensions on the Korean peninsula and China will continue to play its role.
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang speaks at the news conference following the closing session of the National People's Congress (NPC), at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China March 20, 2018. REUTERS/Jason Lee
He was speaking at his annual news conference at the end of the meeting of parliament.
Apple today debuted three new television advertisements featuring the device’s TrueDepth Camera system and Face ID.
In “Adapts to Your Face,” Apple explains that iPhone X recognizes you, even when you change.
“Introducing Portrait Lighting,” has Apple showing off Portrait Lighting on iPhone X. Studio-quality portraits without the studio.
In “Opens with a Glance,” Apple spotlights Face ID. The most unforgettable magical password ever created: Your face.
INDIANAPOLIS (WAND) – A woman drove a brand-new car through her own apartment, firefighters say.
The Indianapolis Fire Department says it happened before 8 p.m. Monday. Crews say the woman hit the gas instead of her brakes and put the car through what appears to be a window.
Debris from impact can be seen all over the apartment’s living room. The window in the brick wall was reduced to an open hole.
The woman, who is in her 40s, was not injured.
Firefighters say the were still working to assess damage on Monday.
Feds Lose Bid To Exclude AIG's Evidence In $306M Tax Fight
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 7:26 PM EDT) -- A New York federal judge on Friday denied the government’s motion requesting the exclusion of evidence that insurance giant American International Group sought to introduce in an almost decadelong $306 million tax fight.
The government wanted to exclude evidence of certain domestic transactions AIG claimed were materially identical to foreign transactions for which the IRS had denied AIG foreign tax credits due to their purported non-business purpose.
“Such evidence bears so directly on [this case] … that it cannot be excluded in advance of trial,” wrote...
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BEIRUT (AP) — Tens of thousands of people have turned out for a Hezbollah rally in southern Beirut called to protest President Donald Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
The rally on Monday, one of several large demonstrations recently held across the Middle East to protest the move, was called by Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah.
The protesters marched through the southern suburbs of Beirut, a Hezbollah stronghold, waving flags and chanting in support of the Palestinians, who claim east Jerusalem as the capital of their future state.
The rally came a day after a violent protest outside the U.S. Embassy in Beirut, where security forces fired tear gas and water cannons at rowdy protesters who pelted them with stones. The protesters were hundreds of meters (yards) from the embassy.
A massive 16th century map made up of 60 individual sheets has been assembled for the first time, after more than 400 years bound as an atlas.
The remarkable map is said to be the largest of its kind, and was created in 1587 by Urbano Monte.
Experts at the David Rumsey Map Center at Stanford Libraries, where the original is now bring housed, have digitally joined its many separate pieces, revealing stunning illustrations of the continents, oceans, and even mythical creatures.
The enormous ‘planisphere,’ which stretches more than nine feet by nine feet in its entirety, also contains numerous examples of the geographical misconceptions of the time, National Geographic reports.
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NUECES COUNTY, Texas – Authorities have arrested a woman accused of selling one child and trying to sell two others.
KRIS reported that 29-year-old Esmeralda Garza was jailed under a $100,000 bond in Nueces County on a charge of sale or purchase of a child.
The suspect is accused of selling a 7-year-old boy to two men. Authorities said two more children were in the process of being sold, a 2-year-old girl and a 3-year-old girl.
Garza was arrested after a raid Friday morning in the Corpus Christi area and may face additional charges. Two other people with the suspect were arrested on drug charges.
SUGAR LAND, Texas - A partial power outage was reported at First Colony Mall in Sugar Land on Tuesday.
VIDEO: First Colony Mall power outage
Mall officials said the outage affected parts of the mall.
It is unknown what caused the outage.
It is not known when the power will be restored.
At least one couple was turned away from entering Dick's Sporting Goods while Sky2 was over the mall.
CenterPoint Energy said it is looking into the issue. According to an outage map on the company's website, there were more than 1,000 outages reported.
The outage also affected a nearby hospital.
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Armed with umbrellas and coffees, the people of Brisbane gathered at dawn under heavy clouds to remember the fallen.
Families, veterans and locals met in a darkened Anzac Square in the CBD to commemorate Anzac Day, with the solemn service beginning at 4.28am.
Bugler Corporal Aaron Madden at the dawn service in Anzac Square
Among those were first-time attendees Finn McNeil, 9, and his brother Rhys, 7.
Their great great uncle, Patrick Joseph Delacour, went to France with the 41st Battalion in World War I at age 25.
He never returned.
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Where an attorney has been named to the board of a not-for-profit organization that in the last five years has filed two administrative complaints against a client of the attorney’s law firm, Rule 6.4 of the Rules of Professional Conduct permits the inquiring attorney to serve on the board, but Rule 1.7 may apply should ...
Manchester United are being heavily linked with a move for Ozil as his Arsenal career draws to a close.
The Germany international’s contract at the Emirates expires next summer and a parting of the ways is growing increasingly likely.
Jose Mourinho wants a reunion with the player who previously worked under him during a successful stint in Spain at Real Madrid.
And BetStars have made the Red Devils favourites to sign the midfielder should he, as expected, decide to leave Arsenal to pursue a new challenge elsewhere.
You can get odds of 3/1 for Manchester United to land him, with Barcelona at 5/1 and former club Real Madrid at 7/1.
A Korean survivor of the Japanese military's sexual slavery during World War Two died on Sunday, at the age of 100.
The Korean Council for the Women Drafted for Military Sexual Slavery by Japan, which represents the victims, said Kim Bok-deuk passed away at around 4 a.m. on Sunday.
Kim was 21, when she was forcibly taken by the Japanese military to work as a sex slave in different locations, including China and the Philippines.
After seven years abroad, she returned to her hometown of Tongyeong, South Gyeongsang Province, where she actively spoke out against the Japanese military’s war crimes.
With Kim's death, the total number of Korea's registered sexual slavery victims has been reduced to 27. Five victims have died so far this year.
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The 23-year-old has been linked with a move away from Arsenal after an indifferent season at right-back.
Manchester United are understood to be monitoring his situation while Barcelona, who he left in 2011 to join Arsenal’s academy, remain in the market.
Bellerin currently wears the number 24 shirt with the number two unoccupied since the departure of Mathieu Debuchy in January.
The number two is commonly worn by defenders and Bellerin appears to have informed Arsenal that he intends to change for next season.
COLUMBIANA COUNTY, Ohio (WYTV) – The Ohio Department of Health is helping a local coroner’s office cover pricey lab tests.
It’s all because of the state’s drug epidemic.
The Columbiana County Coroner’s Office received over $5,000 from the state. It will go toward toxicology tests that have been ordered for suspected overdoses.
There were a record 40 overdose deaths in Columbiana County in 2017.
This photo provided by the Franklin County Sheriff's Office in Columbus, Ohio, shows Marina Lonina, who pleaded guilty to one count of obstructing justice under a deal with prosecutors after she was accused of using the social media app Periscope to livestream images of Raymond Gates raping a 17-year-old girl on Feb. 27, 2016. Lonina was sentenced Monday, Feb. 13, 2017, to nine months in prison.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Small businesses created fewer jobs during May, joining larger companies in a slowdown that may be due to a lack of qualified candidates.
Payroll company ADP said Wednesday it counted 38,000 new jobs at its customers with 49 or fewer employees. That's down from an average of nearly 59,000 in the first four months of this year.
ADP's tally of new jobs at companies of all sizes fell to 178,000 from a four-month average of nearly 229,000.
Some companies have said in surveys they want to hire but struggle to find candidates with the right skills. A survey released Wednesday by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and MetLife showed that 32 percent of the 1,002 small business owners questioned between late March and late April expect to hire.
In a separate survey taken in early April by Wells Fargo and Gallup, 43 percent of the 603 owners questioned want to hire.
Greta Van Fleet have drawn both praise and ire for their striking similarities to Led Zeppelin--so much so that many listeners struggled to tell the bands apart!
But in an interview with FaceCulture, guitarist Jake Kiszka and drummer Danny Wagner dismiss the claims that they intentionally ripped off the sound of the '70s rock gods. They explain that while they hadn't even realized the extent of their similarities, it's "one of the greatest compliments that could ever be given" to a band.
Watch the full interview below:
It’s a wrap for now…
La La And Carmelo Anthony Separation
One of our favorite couples might be on the brink of a permanent split. La La and Carmelo Anthony have separated, this according to TMZ who spoke with a source close to the Anthonys.
La La reportedly moved out of their NYC home last week and has her own separate place.
According to the site, the stress of the current NBA season has put a strain on their marriage for several months. They’re reportedly still amicable and were spotted at their 10-year-old son Kyan’s basketball game this past weekend.
They also reportedly have no plans to uproot Kiyan from his friends and school.
Mind you there might still be hope for these two, so far they’re just separating and the divorce papers aren’t in yet. Hopefully, they can work it out!
They married in 2010 in that lavish NYC ceremony.
What do YOU think about La La and Carmelo’s split???
Obamacare is stuck in limbo, and insurers and state regulators are struggling to set their plans for what's increasingly shaping up as a chaotic year for the health-care program. After the failure of Republicans' first attempt to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act and President Donald Trump's subsequent threats to let the program "explode," more health insurers are threatening to pull out next year, while others may sharply raise the premiums they charge.
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SYDNEY, April 5 Iron ore shipments to China from Australia's Port Hedland terminal, used by BHP Billiton and Fortescue Metals Group, rose to 31.50 million tonnes from 30.19 million in February, port data showed on Wednesday.
Overall shipments from the world's biggest iron ore export terminal increased to 39.09 million tonnes from 35.67 million in February, according to the Pilbara Ports Authority. (Reporting by James Regan; Editing by Tom Hogue)
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THREE abandoned puppies are still hoping their owner will turn up to reclaim them.
The trio were abandoned outside a property on Peers Way, Huncote, on Wednesday June 7 at around 4am.
They have been taken in by officials at Blaby District Council who are urging the rightful keepers to come forward.
The puppies, believed to be Labrador cross-breeds, are not micro-chipped or tagged and are estimated to be between four and six months old.
A spokesman for the council said: “While the puppies, two dogs and one bitch are in good condition, we are particularly concerned that no owner has come forward.
“The puppies appear to have been abandoned due to the unusual circumstances and it is important that we find out how and why this happened.”
If you know the owner, or have any information about the puppies call 0116 272 7555. Any information can be left anonymously.
Police cleared an illegal refugee camp in Paris on Wednesday, in the French government’s latest attempt to deal with a migrant influx the country has been facing for the past three years.
At the Millenaire camp northeast of Paris, riot police flanked migrants as they boarded buses to temporary housing around the city. Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo said some 1,000 migrants out of the 1,600 counted on site had been evacuated.
A prefect for the greater Ile-de-France region said other dismantling operations at smaller camps in and around Paris would take place “as soon as possible.”
The migrants were being moved out of the camp for general welfare and security reasons, French Interior Minister Gerard Collomb said in a statement.
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Footballer Obafemi Martins recently moved into his new luxurious home in Lagos.
Actress Eniola Badmus paid him a visit on Saturday and shared photos of his expensive customized interior.
Source: http://naijavibes.net/2017/01/photos-footballer-obafemi-martins-fully-customized-luxury-mansion-lagos/
The hunt for a man sought on a Canada-wide warrant turned up what police believe to be a chop shop operation on a rural Abbotsford property. Abbotsford Police say they visited a property in the 27600 block of Downes Road Sunday to revoke the parole of Dean Andrew Douglas Sykes, who was wanted on warrants from Vancouver and Langley.
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A massive housing development near the Kelowna landfill will not be going ahead.
Home Kentucky Special Olympics in Need of Volunteers in Owensboro April 17th, 2017 Maggie Lamaster Kentucky, Owensboro Pinterest
The Special Olympics is coming to Owensboro next Saturday, and the organization is looking for volunteers.
The event is taking place at Apollo High School and College View Middle School.
Olympics participants can start signing up at College View at 11:45 a.m. before the opening ceremonies.
The Special Olympics needs volunteers for sign ups, participant buddies, and the event itself.
Games are expected to end around 4 p.m.
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Bureau of Statistics Monday announced to hold population census from March this year.
Briefing media in Islamabad, Chief Statistician of the Bureau, Asif Bajwa said the census will be conducted in two phases simultaneously in all the four provinces.
Asif Bajwa said services of forty-five thousand security personnel will be sought for this exercise.
He said in first phase in Khyber Pakhtunkhawa, census will begin from Mardan and Peshawar, in Punjab from Faisalabad, Dera Ghazi Khan and Sargodha, in Balochistan from Quetta, Zhob, Sibbi and Makran and in Sindh from Karachi and Hyderabad.
The census in the federal capital Islamabad will also be conducted in the first phase.
He said in the second phase, census will be conducted in AJK, Gilgit Baltistan and FATA.
Feb 14 Natco Pharma Ltd:
* Dec quarter consol net profit 1.95 billion rupees
* Natco pharma ltd consensus forecast for dec quarter consol net profit was 818.4 million rupees
* Dec quarter consol net sales 6.43 billion rupees
* Declared second interim dividend of inr 6 per share
* Consol net profit in dec quarter last year was 369.3 million rupees as per ind-as; consol net sales was 2.75 billion rupees Source text:(bit.ly/2krYpBh) Further company coverage: (Bengaluru newsroom)
NEWARK - Sheriff's officers seized heroin, marijuana and more than $7,500 in cash believed to be the proceeds from drug sales while arresting a Newark man Friday at his residence, authorities said.
Nicholas Weegar, 49, faces multiple drug distribution charges and is being held at the county jail, said Sheriff Armando Fontoura.
The sheriff's officers executed a search warrant at an apartment on the 200 block of Mount Prospect Avenue and arrested Weegar, Fontoura said.
"In a dresser, our officers discovered 15 bundles of heroin, stamped 'CHARGED UP' in black ink, narcotic ledger sheets of Weegar's customers and $5,945 in cash," Sheriff Fontoura said. "In searching Weegar, an additional three bundles of heroin, eight grams of marijuana and an additional $1,642 were found in his pants pocket."
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Police are investigating a drive by shooting at Mount Pritchard after shots were fired into a home overnight.
The New Jersey Division of Investment has issued a Request for Proposals for Real Estate Consulting Services for the State of New Jersey. For a copy of this RFP, its relevant documents, and the State's required forms visit the Division's website at http://www.state.nj.us/treasury/doinvest/rfp.shtml .
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A 45-year-old homeless man sleeping near a bus stand in Chhatarpur was run over by a car, driven allegedly by an inebriated driver. Two others were injured.
Initial investigation revealed that the accused, working with a businessman in south Delhi, was caught by locals and handed over to police.
Police said the victim, Kanhaiya, was rushed to AIIMS Trauma Centre, where doctors declared him brought dead. “The victim worked as a scrap dealer,” police said.
April 24 (Reuters) - Otsuka Pharmaceutical:
* U.S. FDA APPROVED JYNARQUE AS DRUG TREATMENT TO SLOW KIDNEY FUNCTION DECLINE IN ADULTS AT RISK OF RAPIDLY PROGRESSING ADPKD Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Liverpool have been heavily linked with Roma goalkeeper Alisson following the woes of Loris Karius and Simon Mignolet.
Mignolet is expected to leave Anfield for a new challenge elsewhere, while Karius conceded two howlers in Saturday’s 3-1 Champions League final defeat to Liverpool.
Earlier today, ESPN pundit Steve Nicol claimed Liverpool were interested in signing Alisson and had bid for him.
“This is basically about the price. I would love to have Alisson at Liverpool,” he said.
“As far as I know Liverpool have already made an offer for this guy. It’s about the price now.
The Belgian netted twice on his first league start for the Red Devils in their 4-0 win over West Ham yesterday.
Elsewhere in the Premier League on the opening weekend, Alexandre Lacazette, Alvaro Morata and Wayne Rooney all found the back of the net.
And Mourinho believes an early goal for their new clubs will help boost their confidence for the season ahead.
"He [Lukaku] is playing well, he is working hard. He likes the team and the team likes him," Mourinho said.
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People, ideas, nature and creativity — they're the four themes that guide the annual PINC conference at Sarasota Opera House.
Conferencegoers heard from women's rights activists, chefs, teachers and even an everyday astronaut, all sharing their stories and reenforcing their shared experiences.
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An investigation has been launched after a man died after being hit by a train between Llanelli and Carmarthen.
The 26-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene near Kidwelly.
The British Transport Police is investigating the incident which happened at about 5:00 BST on Wednesday.
Commuters had faced severe rush-hour delays following the incident, Arriva Trains Wales said the disruption had ended.
Routes between Llanelli and Carmarthen, Cardiff and Shrewsbury, Cardiff and Swansea, Shrewsbury and Manchester and Swansea to Pembrokeshire had been cancelled or delayed.
Microsoft is releasing a free preview version of its Quantum Development Kit . "The kit includes the Q# programming language and compiler and a local quantum computing simulator , and is fully integrated with Visual Studio," reports ZDNet. "There's also an Azure-based simulator that allows developers to simulate more than 40 logical qubits of computing power, plus documentation libraries, and sample programs, officials said in their December 11 announcement ." From the report:
SAN FRANCISCO — Milestones hit by the Sustainable Apparel Coalition this year mark a turning point toward progress and transparency in the apparel industry, chief executive officer Jason Kibbey said.
Launched in 2011, SAC has worked on sustainability standards called the Higg Index that now offer modules to assess facilities, brands, products, design, and social and labor impacts. But until last year, Higg Index assessment methods were confidential and their implementation wholly optional.
April 13 Capitaland Ltd
* Unit entered into conditional sale and purchase agreements with Nikko Zenith GK9 and certain of its related corporations
* Aggregate purchase consideration under sale and purchase agreements for tbi of properties is JPY12.0 billion
* SPA to divest trust beneficiary interests of eighteen rental housing properties in tokyo, Japan under Zenith TMK's portfolio
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Actor Shakti Kapoor says the family is not paying any heed to reports of his daughter, actor Shraddha Kapoor’s affair with filmmaker-actor Farhan Akhtar. “I am not bothered about anything. There’s no pressure on any of us, because we know the truth. When we known the truth, I don’t care what the world thinks,” he says speaking to HT City.
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A week ago, there were reports that Shraddha had moved in with Farhan and Shakti had to drag her out of his house to bring her back home. However calling this untrue, Shakti says, “I was holidaying in Goa when I got to know about this report. She (Shraddha) is sick and can’t even step out. She was at home resting when this rumour surfaced. How does one react to it? By ignoring it,” he explains.
Shraddha has dismissed the rumours in a recent interview. “Yes, I am living in... with my parents! I have no intention of moving out of my parents’ home. I have no plans of shifting out to my own apartment, let alone someone else’s.”
Maybe She’s Born With It. Maybe It’s . . . Something Else.
Some women seem to have it all. How do they make it look so effortless?
Police respond to a report of an explosion near Times Square on Monday, Dec. 11, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Charles Zoeller)
NEW YORK (AP) -- A law enforcement official tells The Associated Press that a man had a pipe bomb strapped to him when it went off on a New York City subway platform.
The explosion happened around 7:30 a.m. Monday. Details were still developing.
The person was arrested and has non-life-threatening injuries. Another person on the platform sustained non-life-threatening injuries
The official spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly about the incident.
White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders has tweeted that President Trump has been briefed on the explosion.
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MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia cricket captain Steve Smith will return home from the team's tour of India with a right shoulder injury, Cricket Australia said Saturday.
The Australians lost their five-match one-day series against India 4-1 and begin a three-match Twenty20 series later Saturday.
Marcus Stoinis will replace Smith in the squad and vice-captain David Warner will stand in as captain in Smith's absence.
Australian team doctor Richard Saw said: "Smith landed awkwardly on his right shoulder while diving in the field during the fifth ODI against India last Sunday. Following the match he complained of shoulder soreness.
"Subsequently he has had an MRI scan which has excluded serious injury, but we believe the best course of action is for him to not continue to aggravate his shoulder."
The bill made public Tuesday is sponsored by Rep. Romaine Quinn and Sen. Howard Marklein. It would allocate $15.5 million in grants for rural areas.
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The MTA is testing a program that would allow subway riders who also take the Long Island Rail Road or Metro-North to purchase a combined ticket that they can keep on a phone app.
The commuter-railroad conductors would scan the app to validate the tickets while the riders would scan their phone over a special reader at a subway turnstile.
For now, the MTA is testing subway turnstiles that accept the app at Bowling Green and the two Wall Street stations, although only with employees.
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HALIFAX -- Former Nova Scotia premier Darrell Dexter has received an appointment to teach a public policy course at Dalhousie University.
Dexter, who was the province's first NDP premier between 2009 and 2013, is taking on the role through the MacEachen Institute for Public Policy and Governance.
His course will offer graduate students the chance to discuss public policy challenges with a variety of guests, with Dexter chairing the gatherings.
Dexter says in a news release he expects topics ranging from healthcare, economic growth and civic engagement to be discussed during the weekly classes.
Dexter is currently a vice-chair at Global Public Affairs, the country's largest privately owned government relations firm.
In March, the former premier announced he'd be heading up the firm's work on the legalization of marijuana.
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CORTLAND, Ohio (WKBN) – Lakeview rolled past Ashtabula Lakeside 16-0 in five innings in high school softball action Monday evening.
Tori Wells led the way at the plate, finishing the game 2-2 with a 3-run home run. Kylee Mann tallied three hits and 2 RBI’s in the victory. Avrey Steiner and Sam Marino had two hits and two RBI’s apiece for the Bulldogs.
Cait Kelm picked up the win in the circle. She tossed five shutout innings, piling up a grand total of fourteen strikeouts with just two walks in the game.
Lakeview improves to 7-3 overall on the season. The Bulldogs return to action on Tuesday on the road at Lakeside, before hosting Howland on Wednesday.
LIVERPOOL, England — Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp says Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain likely sustained a "really bad" injury in the 5-2 win over Roma in Champions League on Tuesday, potentially jeopardizing his chances of playing in the World Cup for England.
The midfielder came off on a stretcher in the 18th minute at Anfield after injuring his right leg in a tackle on Aleksandar Kolarov.
Klopp says it was "probably a really bad injury. That is bad news for us. The squad doesn't get bigger at the moment so we need to be creative in the next few games."
Liverpool is also currently without midfielders Emre Can and Adam Lallana.
“I could not have done it without my offensive line,” Hollingshead said after he was told about his career night. “With it being senior night, all the guys were ready to go, and we left it all out on the field. Grand is a great football team, but our guys stepped up and made big plays.”
HOT SPRINGS, Ark. — Interns at a national park in Arkansas have discovered species of a crustacean that hadn't before been documented in the park's waters.
The Sentinel-Record reports that Hot Springs National Park interns Paul Solis and Meg O'Connor found new species of Ostracod in the park's thermal waters. The seed shrimps are a class that thrives in extreme conditions.
The interns discovered at least five species that hadn't previously been seen in the park and rediscovered two species.
They spent months locating, sampling and documenting the waters. Solis says most of the samples are from thermal water pools near drainage gates in the park.
O'Connor will continue the research project for another two months. The project is now focusing on more specific identification from Ostracod experts.
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About 125 volunteers helped ensure a successful Dundas Community Services food drive for the Dundas Salvation Army food bank last month.
Derek Collins, a Dundas Community Services board member, said the effort collected slightly more than 11,500 pounds of food donations, plus approximately $7,500 in cash donations. Collins said the financial contributions included $5,000 from the Dundas Lions Club.
"We exceeded our totals from last year's food drive," Collins said.
The food bank also recently received a $15,000 grant from the Dougher Community Fund of Hamilton Community Foundation.
YEREVAN, APRIL 15, ARMENPRESS. Russian “Match TV” channel has presented a short film about midfielder of Armenia national football team and “Manchester United” club Henrikh Mkhitaryan. “Armenpress” reports the author noted that Mkhitaryan is one of the most important Ambassadors of Armenia in the world, if not the most important. “It can be disputed that Kim Kardashian or Charles Aznavour are figures of larger popularity, but during the parliamentary elections of Armenia some people even voted for the footballer by writing his name on the ballot”, “Armenpress” reports the author saying.
The film refers to the childhood of Mkhitaryan, his father – famous footballer Hamlet Mkhitaryan, the football career development of Mkhitaryan from Yerevan’s “Pyunik” to “Manchester United”. It’s mentioned that Henrikh’s entire family is somehow linked with football. His mother is employed at the Football Federation of Armenia, while sister works at UEFA.
BRUSSELS — The next few days for Defence Secretary Jim Mattis will be a reassurance tour with a twist.
He'll tell allies the U.S. is committed to NATO. But he also is expected to visit Europe with a hand out, hoping to secure bigger defence spending commitments and greater assistance in military campaigns in Afghanistan and elsewhere.
Mattis also will field questions about national security adviser Michael Flynn's resignation over his pre-inauguration discussions with Russia.
Speaking to reporters on the way to a NATO defence ministers' meeting, Mattis said Flynn's departure "has no effect at all" on him.
Mattis also reinforced earlier comments he's made on NATO's importance.
MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian state news agency says that the children of Russian diplomats expelled by the United States are being invited to a holiday gathering at the Kremlin.
The White House on Thursday ordered 35 diplomats out of the country as part of measures aimed at punishing Russia for alleged hacking interference in the U.S. presidential election. Many of them and their families arrived in Moscow early Monday.
Some officials complained that the expulsion ruined families’ celebrations of New Year’s Eve, Russia’s main gift-giving festivity.
Elena Krylova, a spokeswoman for the presidential affairs administration, was quoted by the Tass news agency as saying that a visit for the children to see the holiday tree in the State Kremlin Palace is being organized.
Facebook plunged to its worst loss in four years Monday and led a rout in technology companies. The social media company’s stock fell following reports that a data mining firm working for the Trump campaign improperly obtained data on 50 million Facebook users.
On Monday:
The S&P 500 index lost 39.09 points, or 1.4 per cent, to 2,712.92.
The Dow Jones industrial average slid 335.60 points, or 1.3 per cent, to 24,610.91.
The Nasdaq composite retreated 137.74 points, or 1.8 per cent, to 7,344.24.
The Russell 2000 index of smaller-company stocks skidded 15.49 points, or 1 per cent, to 1,570.56.
For the year:
The S&P 500 is up 39.31 points, or 1.5 per cent.
The Dow is down 108.31 points, or 0.4 per cent.
The Nasdaq is up 440.85 points, or 6.4 per cent.
The Russell 2000 is up 35.05 points, or 2.3 per cent.
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Louisville football is set to take the field March 20th for the start of spring practice. As the Cardinals look to find guys to step up and replace key departures from the 2017 team that include La...
Fox News Channel: No longer tagged as “Fair & Balanced.” Now it’s “Most Watched-Most Trusted.”
The cable news network has dropped its longstanding “F&B” marketing tag in favor of a new one, so as to further distance itself from ousted chief Roger Ailes.
The tag has been with the network since Ailes launched it in 1996, noted New York mag’s All-Things-Fox-News reporter Gabe Sherman, who broke this story.
Ailes was shown the door in August. A Fox News spokesperson tells Deadline the tagline hasn’t been used in external marketing or on-air promos since August, adding, “the shift had nothing to do with programming or editorial decisions.”
Serious students of FNC may have noticed the network also hasn’t much used its “We Report, You Decide” and “Most Powerful Name In News” tags much lately. But “Fair & Balanced” definitely was the best known, and most mockable, tag. Or, as Sherman described it: “Ailes’ cynical genius at its most successful.”
The footage shows the two women – identified as Black Juicy and Lizzie – yelling insults at each other.
Lizzie – wearing a pink playsuit – decides she’s had enough so whips off her knickers and exposes her bum to her counterpart.
“You’re a sl*t, an utter sl*t,” the brunette woman known as Black Juicy responds.
The pair then square up to each other before Black Juicy throws her mug of tea at her rival’s face.
But Lizzie manages to show expert agility to kung-fu punch the projectile away.
The two enraged women start flinging punches at each other’s heads.
Black Juicy then takes a moments rest to have a go at a man watching from the other side of a short wall.
Vera Zvonareva will play her first WTA Tour final in six years after proving too good for Vitalia Diatchenko in the last four of the Dalian Women's Open.
Former world number two Zvonareva spent two years away from the court, during which time she had a baby and healed past injuries, before returning in New Haven last month.
The Russian is now just one match away from a 13th career title after earning a 6-4 6-2 victory over her 250th-ranked compatriot.
There were five breaks of serve in a back-and-forth opening set, but the second was decidedly more one-sided as Diatchenko struggled to hold.
Awaiting Zvonareva in the final is fifth seed Kateryna Kozlova, who defeated Zarina Diyas 6-4 7-5.
A suburban Oklahoma City public school system has reached an agreement with the families of seven children killed in a tornado, ending three years of litigation.
The May 20, 2013, tornado leveled large portions of Moore, including Plaza Towers Elementary School, and killed 24 people. Another 377 people were injured by the tornado, which was rated at EF5 — the most severe on the National Weather Service scale.
In a statement, Moore Public Schools said the families have agreed to accept $14,000 each to settle the lawsuit arising from the destruction of a Plaza Towers classroom addition where the children were killed. The families had alleged the addition was defectively built.
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Idaho's smallest counties are falling behind the rest of the state in employment growth. But they might have the means to fix that, according to a new report by the Idaho Department of Labor. Idaho has 24 micro-counties, described as counties without a town of at least 5,000 residents. These micro counties have historically experienced labor ...
Toronto FC will hold its victory parade through the downtown core of the city today, two days after winning its first MLS Cup in franchise history.
Toronto beat the Seattle Sounders 2-0 in the championship game at BMO Field Saturday night, becoming the first Canadian team to win the MLS Cup.
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The parade is scheduled to start outside Toronto’s Air Canada Centre around noon ET and wrap up with a fan rally at Nathan Phillips Square.
Toronto (20-5-9) was the best team during the regular season and set a record with 69 points – the most ever in MLS history.
Led by captain Michael Bradley and forwards Sebastian Giovinco and Jozy Altidore, the Reds set franchise records for wins (20), goals scored (74), fewest goals allowed (37), shutouts (13), home wins (13), home points (42), road wins (seven) and road points (27).
Toronto also won the Voyageurs Cup as Canadian champions, beating the Montreal Impact in a two-game series in June.
Nine people were killed over the holiday weekend. That’s the same number as last year’s Memorial Day Weekend.
There were 294 traffic crashes from Friday night to Monday. 124 people were injured in those, and they resulted in eight of the fatalities.
121 people were arrested for driving while intoxicated.
102 people were tested for drugs.
March 19 (Reuters) - Atento Sa:
* ATENTO REPORTS FISCAL 2017 FOURTH-QUARTER AND FULL YEAR RESULTS, HIGHLIGHTED BY REVENUE AND EPS GROWTH
* Q4 LOSS PER SHARE $0.12
* Q4 NON-GAAP EARNINGS PER SHARE $0.21
* Q4 EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW $0.24 — THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S
* SEES ‍CONSTANT CURRENCY REVENUE GROWTH OF 3% TO 6% AND ADJUSTED EBITDA MARGIN OF 11%-12% FOR FISCAL 2018​
* QTRLY REVENUE $478.3 MILLION VERSUS $442.0 MLN‍​
* ‍NATURAL DISASTERS IN MEXICO AND PUERTO RICO IMPACTED ADJUSTED EBITDA IN Q4 BY $0.9 MILLION​
* Q4 EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW $0.24, REVENUE VIEW $508.5 MILLION — THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
PHOTO SUBMITTED BY LADAWN DRAKE Southwest City school is proud to announce the Art Class of the Month, Ms. Duffin’s first-grade class. Front row from left: Pablo Vela, Raedayen Cowger, Mariah Bourg, Haeven Cunningham, Sherlyn Mendoza Garcia, Daniel Alejandro, Ty Russell and Robert Menchaca; and back row from left: Eliazar Ocampo, Angel Ruiz, Jaicee Jennings, Jeyni Vasquez, Unidentified and Mark Novella.
PHOTO SUBMITTED BY LADAWN DRAKE Southwest City school is proud to announce the Art Class of the Month, Ms. Duffin's first-grade class. Front row from left: Pablo Vela, Raedayen Cowger, Mariah Bourg, Haeven Cunningham, Sherlyn Mendoza Garcia, Daniel Alejandro, Ty Russell and Robert Menchaca; and back row from left: Eliazar Ocampo, Angel Ruiz, Jaicee Jennings, Jeyni Vasquez, Unidentified and Mark Novella.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Huntsman Corp:
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Morgan Park Man Rescues Drowning Woman on Saint Louis River
Noah VanRiper overheard an emergency on his scanner and rushed to the river near Blackmer Park
DULUTH, Minn. – A Morgan Park man is being called a hero after he saved a woman from committing suicide yesterday.
36–year–old Noah VanRiper overheard an emergency on a scanner and rushed to the Saint Louis River near Blackmer Park.
It was there he found a 52–year–old woman trying to drown herself in the river. VanRiper told officers at the scene he was comfortable swimming out to rescue her and .
According to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office, the patient was alert and talking with emergency personal once back on shore and taken to a nearby hospital with non–life threatening injuries.
Lavadome Productions have announced another outburst of massive death metal destruction in the form of Execration Diatribes, the debut album from Portuguese trio, Pestifer.
The album contains nine raging compositions of the finest death metal havoc and will be released on February 14th. The new song, "Mars Exult”, is available for streaming below. Pre-order the album here.
Tracklisting:
“March Of The Dead Orchestra”
“Mars Exult”
“Brutal Eruption Of Chaos”
“Dark Dimensions”
“Enslavement Of God”
“Awaken By Death”
“Nothing Remains”
“Riding The Storms Of Hate MMXVI”
“Confront Death”
“Mars Exult”:
Pestifer is:
Pedro Silva - Guitars and Vocals
Jorge Marinho - Bass
Diogo Pereira - Drums
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SEATTLE (AP) — Ichiro Suzuki received a rousing ovation Monday for his first at-bat in Safeco Field as a member of the 3,000-hit club.
The Japanese star spent his first 11 1/2 American seasons with Seattle, getting 2,533 hits before heading to the New York Yankees and Miami Marlins.
He batted ninth for Miami on Monday in his first appearance at Safeco since June 12, 2014, when he was with the Yankees.
With the Mariners leading 3-0, Suzuki grounded out to second to end the third inning.
The 43-year-old got his 3,000th career hit last season, and the Mariners had a pregame video tribute for him on the scoreboard, followed by an introduction at home plate with several former Seattle teammates. Suzuki also had 1,278 hits in nine seasons in Japan.
Suzuki entered with one hit in 12 at-bats this season.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Police are looking for the man who assaulted and robbed two women in an eastern Colorado Springs mobile home park Tuesday evening.
Police said it happened around 9:30 p.m. at the Canyon Ridge mobile home park on Airport Road near Powers Boulevard. The victims were in a car when they were accosted by a masked man who demanded money from them, according to police. When the women refused to hand over the money, the man hit both of them with a pistol, took one of their purses, and ran away.
Police said the women sustained minor injuries.
Police and K9s searched the area, but could not find the robber.
NORTH PORT, Fla. (WFLA) — A missing K9 from the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office was found dead on Monday.
K9 Edo went missing Friday night after he escaped his latched kennel in his handler’s garage. Investigators do not know how he got out, but say the garage door was open due to the cooler weather.
The sheriff’s office announced Monday morning on Facebook that they were “heartbroken” to report that K9 Edo was found dead in North Port.
“We are overwhelmed by the support we have received from the community while searching for K9 Edo, both in North Port and Charlotte County,” Sheriff Bill Prummell said in a statement. “This was not the outcome we had hoped for, and our thoughts and prayers are with the handler and his family at this time.”
Investigators are working to figure out if K9 Edo got out or was removed from his kennel.
K9 Edo served the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office for two years.
A 2-year-old Colorado boy reported missing after playing outside with his older sibling has died after he was found with life-threatening injuries.The El Paso County Sheriff's Office has released very few details about the circumstances behind Nain Dominguez's death and disappearance,Investigators said Nain was reported missing on Saturday night, only to be found with serious injuries.Deputies did not elaborate how Nain was injured, but said he died after he was rushed to the hospital for treatment.
The Application Of Bizarre Monetary And Fiscal Policies And The Nigerian Recession
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Phife Dawg lives on through the new posthumous song “Wanna Know,” from R&B artist Dwele. It’s a smooth two-step single that features some of Phife Dawg’s signature plainspoken wordplay (“Skin softer than a roll of Charmin”). Dawg’s posthumous appearance comes after April’s “Nutshell” and his patois-inflected verses on A Tribe Called Quest’s We got it from Here… Thank You 4 Your service.
Okayplayer says that “Wanna Know” is expected to appear on Dwele’s Same Book…New Chapter and Dawg’s Forever, his first posthumous LP and second solo effort overall. Check out the new song below and catch the Tribe’s part-tribute Grammys performance here.
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Care Quality Commission registered Crossroads Care provides comprehensive training for its employed care workers. Unpaid, informal carers are invited to join in any of these training sessions. Topics they might find useful include: understanding of dementia, moving and handling, managing medication, mental capacity. Informal carers only training session are planned in response to demand. Alternative care for the person with support needs can be arranged to enable the informal carer to attend.
Enter a library room at Penn State University on Wednesday and you'll hear junior Brian Anthony Davis describe his transformation from gang member, dodging bullets by age 16, to college student who has studied in eight countries. Patrons that day can "borrow" the 21-year-old student to ask questions and learn about a life different from theirs.
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A Camden County man was arrested Monday after attempting to set an RV on fire while a woman was inside. Camden County deputies received a call just after midnight that a female had locked herself in the RV, located on Rabbit Road, to avoid contact with 46 year old Wesley Dickey of Camdenton. The woman says she smelled smoke and called a neighbor for assistance. While attempting to stop Dickey from lighting the fire, the neighbor was assaulted. Dickey then fled into the woods after the neighbor called 911. Upon arrival to the scene, a deputy ordered Dickey to come out of the woods. He complied with the order but then resisted arrest. He was eventually detained and taken to the Camden County Jail where he faces charges of 1st Degree Arson, 3rd Degree Assault, and Resisting Arrest. He also had a warrant for Contempt of Court.
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According to weekend estimates, the Aaron Woodley-directed film grossed an estimated $112,352 from 365 theaters, a per-theater average of $308. To put into perspective how little that amount is, The Lost City of Z outgrossed Spark this weekend with $112,633, and that film was playing in just four theaters.
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Raw video: New Hampshire Vietnam War veteran and avid 'Star Wars' junkie Ron Villemaire receives private screening of 'The Last Jedi.'
Wall (knee) is listed as out for Tuesday's game against the Nets, Zach Rosen of Wizards.com reports.
The designation comes courtesy of the team's game notes, which are subject to change before Tuesday night, so it's still somewhat possible that Wall could return to action. That said, it appears that, at this point, Washington is prepared to again be without Wall, who is working back from inflammation in his left knee. The All-Star went through a five-on-five practice Friday, and if he doesn't play Tuesday, the belief is that he'd likely return Wednesday against Memphis.
World President Jim Yong Kim participates in a discussion ''Investing in the Early Years: Identifying Synergies and Catalyzing Action'' at the World Bank headquarters in Washington, U.S., April 19, 2017. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas
WASHINGTON World Bank President Jim Yong Kim said on Thursday he is "encouraged" by the Trump administration's interest so far in the multilateral lender's mission and its plans to harness more private capital for development finance.
Kim told Reuters in an interview that Trump administration officials, including U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, have been asking questions about the bank's views on solving development problems.
"Speaking with President Trump directly, I told him about the need to make this shift, to work more effectively with the private sector, he was very enthusiastic about that," Kim said.
(Reporting by David Lawder; Editing by Paul Simao)
Watch five of the best shots as Jack Lisowski pulls off a superb 10-7 win over Stuart Bingham, including the "shot of the tournament so far".
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New Delhi: In an obvious attack on cow vigilantes, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said violence in the name of one`s values was unacceptable.
"Violence in the name of one`s belief is not something to be happy about. It will not be accepted in India. India is about peace, unity and amity. Casteism and communalism will not help us," he said in his Independence Day speech from the Red Fort here.
Modi added: "The poison of casteism and communalism can never be beneficial for our nation and should not be endorsed."
April 24 (Reuters) - Alliance Developpement Capital SIIC SE :
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* FY NET LOSS GROUP SHARE EUR 0.06 MILLION VERSUS LOSS EUR 1.9 MILLION YEAR AGO
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Complaints keep pouring in about a Utah judge who called a convicted rapist a “good man” during his sentencing hearing.
A federal appeals court has scheduled arguments for Dec. 5 in the case of a former Russian military officer sentenced to life in prison for leading a 2009 Taliban attack on U.S. forces in Afghanistan.
Lawyers for Irek Hamidullin have argued that he shouldn't have faced trial because he is a lawful combatant. Prosecutors, however, say fighters aligned with the Taliban don't qualify for lawful-combatant status.
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments in December 2016. But in August, the court said it wanted to hear additional arguments after one of the judges announced he was stepping down to serve as Baltimore's city solicitor.
The Chicago Tribune reports that there were a total of 779 homicides between January 1, 2016, and December 31, 2016. That is an increase of 287 homicides over 2015 totals.
Feb 14 Okasan Securities Group Inc :
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Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield is always optimistic, but lately he's been coming to the defense of his receivers.
Mayfield tweeted last week about what he felt was a lack of respect the Sooner receiving corps has been getting.
On Monday, he talked about it with the media after practice.
Michael Hughes: Taliban insider attacks designed to sow distrust between U.S. and Afghan forces are likely to provoke a contrary reaction by strengthening America’s commitment to the war, Brookings Institution scholar Michael O’Hanlon told Afghan Online Press (AOP). On Tuesday, June 13, Defense Secretary James Mattis told the Senate Armed Services Committee that the United States was “not winning” the war against a surging Taliban movement. The Pentagon chief’s remarks come in the wake of a so-called “green-on-blue” insider attack that left three U.S. troops dead in Nangarhar Province over the weekend. Click here to read more.
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ST. LOUIS (AP) — Police say a man has been killed and five other people injured in a drive-by shooting in St. Louis.
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that someone in a sport utility vehicle began shooting about 5:30 p.m. Tuesday in a neighborhood on the city's north side. A man sitting on a porch was fatally wounded. Police did not immediately identify him.
Two other men were critically wounded as they sat inside a car.
Three women were also hurt. One was listed in stable condition and the other two sustained graze wounds.
The SUV drove off after the shooting. No arrests have been reported.
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - The newest 41 graduates of the Kentucky State Police Academy have received their diplomas and are ready for their first assignments.
Their addition to the force brings KSP's strength to a total of 866 troopers serving Kentucky.
But state police Commissioner Rick Sanders says the addition of the newly graduated troopers doesn't come close to resolving the agency's personnel shortage.
He says KSP is like other police agencies in dealing with retirements and attrition.
The new troopers who graduated last Friday are part of the agency's 95th cadet class.
Their training included more than 500 hours of classroom and field study in subjects such as constitutional law, juvenile and traffic law, use of force, weapons training, defensive tactics, criminal investigations, high speed vehicle pursuit and first aid.
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POND INLET, Nunavut — The federal government and Inuit groups are celebrating a deal on the boundaries of what will be Canada’s largest national marine conservation area.
Lancaster Sound on the eastern gate of the Northwest Passage teems with fish, whales and seabirds, and Inuit have fought to preserve it for decades.
Political efforts to protect the area date to 2009, when the Harper government launched a study into how big it should be and where to put its boundaries.
Last summer, Shell Canada gave up exploration permits it held in the region that is home to most of the world’s narwhal.
The Lancaster Sound conservation area will be twice the size of Nova Scotia.
Oct 6 (Reuters) - All-rounder Ben Stokes will not travel with the rest of England's squad for the Ashes, though no final decision has been taken on his participation in the test series in Australia, the England Cricket Board (ECB) said on Friday.
The 26-year-old Stokes, England's vice captain and one of their most important players, was suspended after he and team mate Alex Hales were arrested following an altercation outside a Bristol nightclub last month and released under investigation.
Pace bowler Steven Finn has been added to the Ashes squad and will travel to Australia with the rest of the team on Oct. 28, the ECB said in a statement on its website. (www.ecb.co.uk)
The five-test series starts in Brisbane on Nov. 23. (Reporting by Simon Jennings in Bengaluru, editing by Ed Osmond)
Watch two ventriloquists swap voices.
Two ventriloquists posted a video where they have a conversation, but use each other as the dummy. One of them is a guy, and the other’s a woman. So it looks like he has a woman’s voice, and she has a man’s voice.
The Cavaliers have reportedly explored trades involving veteran guard JR Smith, according to The Cleveland Plain Dealer‘s Terry Pluto:
I have heard J.R. Smith is being offered to various teams. Smith is paid $13.7 million this season, with $14.7 million in 2018-19. He has a $15.7 million salary ($3.9 million guaranteed) for 2019-20.
The 32-year-old Smith has been with the Cavs since 2014 and is averaging 7.8 points in 29.8 minutes per game this season.
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One of two people airlifted from the scene of a serious collision has died of her injuries, police say.
She has been identified as Elizabeth Hibbert, an 81-year-old woman from St. Marys.
Perth County OPP say she was one of two people in a car that collided with a transport truck at Perth Road 130 and Perth Line 32, west of Stratford and southeast of Sebringville, Monday afternoon.
The other person in the car remained in hospital as of Tuesday afternoon. The truck driver was not seriously hurt.
Police say they do not expect to lay charges in connection with the crash.
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The City of Middleville is celebrating its heritage with three days of fun and entertainment at Middleville Heritage Days this weekend.
All down Main Street, there will be all kinds of family-friendly activities such as a car show, crafts, food, a parade, human Foosball, a 5K and more.
There will also be live concerts all three days of the celebration, including performances from Slim Cypsy Baggage, Mad Bertha, The Bert Jones Band, the Leaky Tikis and The Birdsongs.
The festival will also have an opening and dedication ceremony to the Veterans Memorial Park on Saturday at 11 a.m.
Middleville Heritage Days is happening August 18-20. For more information on events, visit their Facebook page.
TOORMINA REAL ESTATE PRINCIPAL AND SELLING AGENT CHRIS SERCOMBE'S Property Pick of the Week is this lifestyle Toormina home.
Chris, tell us about this home:
Formerly an exhibition home, it has three-bedrooms, chair rails, walk-through bathroom to the main bedroom.
There is an extra toilet in the laundry, walk-in pantry, dishwasher, air-conditioner, covered entertainment area, converted garage and parking spaces.
The property also features solar hot water and is on a minimum maintenance block of 357m2.
What is your favourite feature of the home?
The neo-federation styling and the northerly aspect.
Who will be interested in buying this home?
Small families, investors - the home is currently tenanted - and retired couples.
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Are you and your date Whataburger fans? Well, here's your chance to win free food from Whataburger for an entire year!
Whataburger has launched their #WhataloveContest where couples on a date share their experiences on social media while at their restaurants.
You'll be judged on originality and creativity of submission, caption or story-telling in the submission and quality/clarity of detail in the submission.
If you are a winner, you'll receive a Whataburger gift card worth $1,040, which is equivalent to the value of dinner for two at Whataburger once a week for a year.
Better hurry and visit a Whataburger as the contest runs until Feb. 8 at 12 p.m. CST.
There are additional rules for the contest. Click here to view the official rules.
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CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) - Venezuela's ruling socialist party has officially tapped President Nicolas Maduro as its candidate for this year's election.
Socialist party chief Diosdado Cabello on Friday announced the unanimous decision. The government has said the election will be held by the end of April.
Maduro succeeded the late President Hugo Chavez, leading the oil-rich country into a deepening crisis marked by soaring inflation and shortages of food and medicine.
The United States says it will reject the "snap" election. Several Latin America countries condemned holding a vote before Maduro's government and its political opposition complete negotiations aimed at resolving the crisis.
Venezuela's opposition coalition hasn't selected a candidate or decided if it will participate.
Maduro says that in his second term he'll wean Venezuela's economy off of oil production.
PHENIX CITY, Ala. (WRBL) – On Friday, December 8th, the Phenix City Police Department responded to a wooded area between Brickyard Road and Colin Powell Parkway in reference to a deceased person, according to Lt. Darrell Lassiter.
Upon arrival Officers observed the body of a deceased male lying on the ground in the area of a campsite. Investigators arrived on scene and this is an ongoing investigation.
The body was sent to the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences in Montgomery, AL for an autopsy.
Klamath County youth Cheer will be performing at Henley High school tomorrow, Saturday, October 7th, during halftime at the football game.
October is breast cancer awareness month and coach Jessica Phelps is recently recovering from breast cancer. The girls are trying to raise over $1,000 for breast cancer testing and treatment in the Klamath Basin.
They will be selling bracelets and raffle tickets and 100% of the proceeds will be donated. The girls will be dressed head to toe in pink to show their support.
Local businesses around the basin are sponsoring this event. The sponsors include:
Euphoria Hair and Nail Salon
Nibbley’s Cafe
Trekker Designs
Eddie’s Great Outdoors
Tiny Tots
Steel Sensations
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A former clerk for Judge Alex Kozinski said the powerful and well-known jurist, who for many years served as chief judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit, called her into his office several times and pulled up pornography on his computer, asking if she thought it was photoshopped or if it ...
Toddlers as young as two should be taught about transgender issues, the National Union of Teachers (NUT) has said.
Delegates at the NUT’s annual conference in Cardiff called on its members to promote LGBT+ issues to children starting from nursery school.
They urged ministers to make proposed sex and relationship education (SRE) “inclusive” to so that lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students “are told explicitly in the law that their lives are important too”.
Teachers noted that there are currently a “lack of policies which promote LGBT+ within schools” which they said can have a “significant negative impact” on the well-being of students and teachers in this group.
The Vancouver Sun reported on a robot created to help people with disabilities.
Aether, a “collaborative service robot,” was a collaboration among post-doctoral students at UBC and SFU and developers with JDQ Systems. Sina Radmard, a Mitacs post-doctoral fellow at UBC, said researchers are working on the robot’s autonomous navigation system.
The story also appeared in the Times Colonist.
Our early summer preview continues today. Today will be at least 10 degrees warmer than normal for Mid April. In fact, we could be at or close to 90 by late week. Spotty pop up showers will be rather scarce. Our attention turns to an important cold front over the weekend which could bring a line of some strong/severe storms, followed by sharply cooler air. I have the latest on timing, strength, and the cool down that follows the front. Wochit
A major weekend checkpoint was carried out on the M7 motorway.
Gardaí in Kildare, along with the Road Safety Authority and Revenue, seized four cars.
Two motorists were arrested during the checkpoint.
378 roadside breath tests were carried out.
21 fines were handed out, and 10 defects on Heavy Goods vehicles were found.
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Celebrating their induction to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Yes featuring Jon Anderson, Trevor Rabin and Rick Wakeman are proud to announce that after a hiatus of 25 years the are reforming the definitive line-up of YES.
Elon Musk’s Space Exploration Technologies Corp. said it plans to resume rocket launches on Jan. 8, using revised operational practices developed in response to a fiery accident that occurred during routine ground preparations last fall.
The tentative blastoff date for the Falcon 9 from California’s Vandenberg Air Force Base is subject to results of testing later this week, industry officials said, and still could change.
But...
Even on rainy days, the Kingfield Farmers Market draws a loyal following at 4310 Nicollet Ave. S. The market runs Sundays from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. through Oct. 29.
Skip in Skip x Embed x Share CLOSE Noah Nathan was clutching the two leases of his Goldendoodles when he heard shots ring out across the Eugene Simpson Stadium Park in Alexandria, Va. Wednesday morning. Time
First responders on the scene following a shooting in Alexandria, Va. (Photo: Shawn Thew, European Pressphoto Agency)
Noah Nathan was walking his two Goldendoodles (cross between a Golden Retriever and a Poodle) Wednesday morning in Alexandria, Va., when shots rang out, he told NBC News.
At first, he thought he was hearing fireworks, but then he realized he was hearing gunshots and he dropped to the ground and held his dogs, Coco and Jazz, he said in an NBC interview.
Nathan said he saw Congress members trying to hop the fence and get away as police and alleged shooter James Hodgkinson exchanged gunfire.
The nearly six-minute video includes the first shots and views of law enforcement and someone in a baseball uniform running.
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Cancer survivor Corrine Schelle explains how the Canadian Cancer Society wig bank program helped her as she battled the disease.
A widely shared story that claimed Pope Francis called for merging Islam and Christianity is false.
The story quotes Francis as telling a Vatican audience: "Jesus Christ, Mohammed, Jehovah, Allah. These are all names employed to describe an entity that is distinctly the same across the world. For centuries, blood has been needlessly shed because of the desire to segregate our faiths."
Another quote it attributes to Francis: "We can accomplish miraculous things in the world by merging our faiths, and the time for such a movement is now."
Vatican spokesman Greg Burke tells The Associated Press the quotes are "invented."
(CNN) Iran's newly re-elected President Hassan Rouhani has threatened to quit the 2015 nuclear deal "within hours" if the United States continues to impose new sanctions on the country.
Rouhani issued the warning in a televised speech to Iran's parliament Tuesday, kicking off a vote-of-confidence session for nominated ministers of his second-term cabinet.
"Iran could quit the nuclear deal within hours if the US imposes more sanctions," Rouhani said, according to Iran's state-run Press TV.
"Iran has remained and will remain committed to the deal, though any breach of promise by other parties will receive appropriate responses," he added, according to Iran's semi-official MEHR news agency.
He also suggested the US was an unreliable partner, according to MEHR, citing the Trump administration's withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement and new restrictions imposed by the US on Cuba.
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Donegal hurlers are back in action on Sunday following their defeat to Mayo last Sunday when they host Derry, in the O’Donnell Park, this Sunday. (12.30 pm)
Due to Setanta’s All-Ireland semi-final on Saturday last, it was a very understrength Donegal that lost 2-16 to 1-9 to Mayo in Ballina.
However, the Setanta contingent of Danny Cullen, Niall Cleary, Bernard Lafferty, Declan Coulter, Kevin Campbell and Martin Bonner are all back on board and in the squad for Sunday’s clash with Derry. Derry lost their opener against Down in Celtic Park.
Donegal will be without veteran defender Jamesie Donnelly following his red card in Mayo last weekend.
Russian journalist Arkady Babchenko held a news conference in Kyiv on May 30, a day after it was reported that he had been assassinated.
MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Research commissioned by state officials shows tourism has a $19 billion impact on Wisconsin's economy.
Gov. Scott Walker told tourism industry representatives gathered in Milwaukee Monday that the economic impact measured in 2015 has increased 30 percent from five years earlier. Walker says tourism accounts for 190,000 jobs in Wisconsin.
Innkeepers, restaurant owners, state and local tourism officials and others in the hospitality industry are attending the Governor's Conference on Tourism.
The Department of Tourism is launching new summer and fall ad campaigns. Tourism Secretary Stephanie Klett told attendees the summer commercials focus on a real family that has vacationed in the state for decades. The fall ad will have new drone video of the seasonal colors.
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A new piece of malicious software for Mac computers called Xagent has been recently found by the Bitdefender security experts. It is a modular backdoor that penetrates into the system and can steal browser passwords, take desktop screenshots, and even steal iPhone backups stored on the computer. The malware was reportedly created by a group of hackers called APT28.
The virus gets on macOS via the Komplex downloader. Once it is downloaded, the malware checks the system. If no tools preventing it from work are found, Xagent connects to the remote server and activates its modules, stealing user’s data and sending it to the hackers.
Bitdefender researchers say that they are investigating this new malware. They will release a more detailed report about Xagent once they are ready with their analysis.
Be careful and make sure you don’t click on suspicious ads and popups in your browser. Also, never download files from unknown websites as they may contain viruses.
An appeals court says federal disability law requires movie theaters to provide interpreters to patrons who are deaf and blind.
The Philadelphia-based 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against Cinemark, the nation's third-largest movie chain.
The case involved a Pennsylvania man who wanted to see the movie "Gone Girl" and sought a "tactile interpreter" from a Cinemark theater in Pittsburgh. The theater denied his request.
The plaintiff, Paul McGann, reads American Sign Language through touch.
The appeals court concluded Friday that tactile interpreters are covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act. It says Cinemark can still argue that providing the interpreters would be an "undue burden."
The interpreters cost a few hundred dollars per showing. Plano, Texas-based Cinemark earned $257 million in 2016.
Cinemark officials didn't immediately return an email seeking comment on the ruling.
Jerry Kramer, who played 11 seasons (1958-68) for the Green Bay Packers and was a member of teams that won five NFL championships and two Super Bowls, was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame as a senior candidate.
It was Kramer's 11th nomination to get into the exclusive group. He was a Seniors Committee finalist in 1997, but he did not get enough votes to gain admission.
The announcement was made today by the Hall of Fame’s selection committee in Minneapolis.
Kramer is the 25th member of the Packers to be elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Kramer will be inducted in Canton, Ohio, on August 4.
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Rainfall in Southern Africa is expected to bring some relief to dryness
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Since November, rainfall has been belowaverage in South Africa. Significant moisture deficits have strengthened and expanded into several parts of Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Zambia, Namibia, and southern Angola.
Although rainfall has increased in some areas of Madagascar since mid-November, the negative impacts of the delayed onset of the rainfall season is still present.
Rainfall is below average in several western provinces of the island.
Below-average rain during the past month has resulted in large moisture deficits and below-average vegetation conditions in northwestern Angola.
Antonio Sabàto Jr.'s estranged wife claims he's on drugs The former "General Hospital" star denied the claims and is seeking joint custody of 6-year-old son Antonio.
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The Justice Minister and Acting Garda Commissioner are again being urged to intervene to increase Garda Numbers in the Donegal Division, with 384 in the county at present..
Deputy Pat The Cope Gallagher says the present government has allowed Garda numbers in county to fall to what he calls “new low and alarming levels”.
Last week saw the latest graduation ceremony at the Garda College in Templemore, but of 1,400 new Garda Recruits taken on since September 2014, only 24 have been posted to Donegal, according to the Leas Cheann Comhairle.
That’s just 1.7%.
Deputy Gallagher says since 2009, there’s been a 21% drop in the number of gardai based in Donegal, but what’s most concerning of all is that there are only two community gardai employed across the county.
There are 18 members of the garda reserve in the county, and 33 civilian staff.
We’re a long way from Ireland, but you wouldn’t have guessed it Saturday (17 March) afternoon as scores of revelers toasted St. Partrick’s Day at Fidel Murphy’s on West Bay Road.
The music, dancing, and making merry started early in the morning and went through until midnight, with many in attendance wearing the traditional St. Patty’s Day green.
The holiday marks the passing of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, way back in AD 451.
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MOSCOW (AP) — Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has denied reports of intercepted phone calls between Russian intelligence officials and members of Donald Trump’s presidential campaign.
The New York Times said that the Russians made contact with Paul Manafort, who briefly served as Trump’s campaign chairman. Current and former U.S. officials interviewed by the Times declined to identify other Trump associates contacted by the Russians.
Speaking to reporters in Moscow, Peskov, spokesman for President Vladimir Putin, pointed to the anonymity of the sources, saying that the reports “are not based on any facts, do not point to actual facts.”
The report comes a day after U.S. National Security Adviser Michael Flynn resigned following reports he misled Vice President Mike Pence and other officials about his contacts with Russia.
JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli government has acknowledged it cannot expel African migrants against their will and has canceled all pending deportation orders.
In a statement to the Supreme Court on Tuesday, the state says: "It is not possible to implement expulsions to a third country without (migrants') consent."
Some 35,000 African migrants, mostly from Sudan and Eritrea, are in Israel. The government wants most of them to leave, but has not been able to find a way to expel them lawfully.
Last month, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reached a deal with the U.N. to resettle half of the migrants in Western nations and absorb the rest. But hours later, he called it off, caving in to nationalist critics who said it wasn't enough.
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Court records show a slain Kansas psychiatrist was stabbed about 165 times outside his clinic in Wichita last month.
The arrest affidavit for the suspect, 21-year-old Umar Dutt, was released Thursday. He's charged with first-degree murder in the Sept. 13 death of Achutha Reddy at his Holistic Psychiatry Services clinic.
The affidavit says a clinic employee reported hearing Reddy calling for help and then seeing Dutt stabbing the psychiatrist. The employee was able to briefly separate the two.
The affidavit says Reddy also suffered "blunt force trauma" and may have been run over by a vehicle.
Dutt was a patient of Reddy's. Investigators haven't released a possible motive.
Dutt is jailed on a $1 million bond. His attorney tells The Wichita Eagle "more evidence will be coming to light."
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue coach Matt Painter said he does not expect starting centre Isaac Haas to play again this season — even if the NCAA approves a brace to protect his fractured right elbow.
The 7-foot-2 senior was injured in an NCAA Tournament win over Cal State Fullerton. Team trainers fitted Haas with a large brace to protect his arm and he worked out with his teammates Saturday but he was wearing a brace that would not have allowed him to play for safety reasons.
Painter also says Haas also has yet to demonstrate he can grab two-handed rebounds and shoot free throws with his right hand.
Second-seeded Purdue beat Butler without Haas to reach its second straight Sweet 16. The Boilermakers play Texas Tech on Friday in Boston.
× Utah ‘too high’ for Willie Nelson, will be ‘on the road again’ soon
SALT LAKE CITY – Willie Nelson will be “On The Road Again” soon after a bit of a scare in Salt Lake City over the weekend.
Claiming Utah was too high for him, the singer-songwriter said the altitude got to him and he was forced to cut the show short.
The 84-year-old said he had breathing issues.
Nelson released his latest album “God’s Problem Child,” in May and it became the 17th chart-topper on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart.
This is Willie I am sorry to have to cut the SLC show short tonight The altitude got to me I am feeling better now & headed for lower ground — Willie Nelson (@WillieNelson) August 14, 2017
It's about the course. From the starting line off the Balboa Pier to the breakwater off the Hotel Coral Marina in Ensenada is 125 nautical miles. Along the way are the Coronado Islands, and the skipper must choose to go either outside or inside those islands. Usually there is more breeze outside the islands, but sometimes an offshore breeze fills in after midnight and the inshore track may be more favored. Other years, sailing the rhumb line directly to the finish, and thereby sailing fewer miles, works best.
NEW YORK (AP) — “The Most Interesting Man in the World” is giving up beer for tequila.
Actor Jonathan Goldsmith appeared as the sophisticated, eccentric and worldly pitchman for Dos Equis beer for nearly a decade. He’s now promoting Astral Tequila.
In a new ad, the 78-year-old Goldsmith nods at his Dos Equis days by raising a glass of tequila and saying, “I told you I don’t always drink beer.”
Dos Equis announced Goldsmith’s departure from the long-running ad campaign last year. It has continued the campaign with a younger actor.
The Sip Safe wristband lets you dab on a drop of your drink to test if it's been spiked.
You learn the rules early when you go to gigs, festivals and bars: Always keep an eye on your drink. Watch out for strangers. Be careful who you leave your glass with.
But now an Australian invention could change that (and put less onus on young people -- especially women -- to completely change the way they act when they're out).
The Sip Safe is a wristband designed for concerts and festivals that lets you test for drugs in your drink. Dab a drop of your drink onto the two spots on the band, wait two minutes till the liquid dries, and if the spots turn darker blue, that's a sign that your drink could have been spiked.
It's not the first invention designed to make drink safety easy -- we've seen drug-testing drinkware, sensors that look like swizzle sticks and even nail polish that tests for date-rape drugs.
Aetna Suit Over HIV Drug Disclosures Lands In Pa.
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 1:37 PM EDT) -- A California policyholder’s proposed class action against Aetna Inc. landed in Pennsylvania federal court Thursday, where it joined the first action to be filed over the exposure of confidential HIV-related information through a window on envelopes mailed to roughly 12,000 individuals.
U.S. District Judge John F. Walter signed off on a request by a policyholder identified as S.A. and Aetna to send the suit to the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, the venue for the first action thought to be filed over the mailing that contained instructions on...
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Bradley Beal holds back John Wall as they celebrate a dunk by Daniel Ochefu during the Wizards' win over the Brooklyn Nets on Dec. 30. On a Thursday night in December, the Washington Wizards hosted the Denver Nuggets. The game revealed in high definition everything that went wrong in the apathetic start of the season.
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Two teenage girls begin attacking each other when they believe that the other is a monster.
Hall (knee) was placed on injured reserve Friday.
The rookie third-round pick only played nine defensive snaps in Week 1 before suffering a knee injury that kept him out the next three weeks. Hall will now shift his focus to rehabbing for the 2018 season where there may be more opening on the Panthers' defensive line.
If "America First" means anything, it must mean preventing a virulently anti-American criminal enterprise from perpetuating its existence next door and reproducing itself throughout the hemisphere. And since this is precisely what President Obama's opening to the Castros accomplished, President Trump is duty-bound to reverse this mistake.
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The second annual Blue and Gold Affair, a fundraiser for Porter Elementary School, will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 25 at Maryville College Alumni Gym. Tickets for the catered buffet dinner are $40 per person.
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Seattle firetrucks collide, 8 firefighters sent to hospital
SEATTLE (AP) — A collision between two Seattle firetrucks responding to a call sent eight firefighters to the hospital.
Fire department officials tell the Seattle Times (http://bit.ly/2iWU8W5) that the firefighters suffered no serious injuries in the Sunday morning crash and were treated and released.
Department spokeswoman Alice Kim says a fire engine and ladder truck responding to an automatic fire alarm collided just before 8 a.m.
The ladder truck went through an empty parking lot and smashed the storefront of a massage business.
Seattle Police Department Detective Mark Jamieson says the cause of the crash is under investigation.
Kim says the fire department will conduct an internal investigation.
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A small aircraft has crashed into a radio tower north of El Reno in Canadian County.
SOUTHAMPTON, England (AP) — Southampton says it has sacked Frenchman Claude Puel after one year as coach of the Premier League club.
The south coast club said in a short statement that it had "terminated the contract of Claude Puel with immediate effect" and that "the search for a new management team is underway."
Puel guided the team to last season's League Cup final, where it narrowly lost to Manchester United in February, and an eighth-place finish in the Premier League.
Following its recent successful launch in April 2016, True Malawian Art enterprises brings back the True Malawian Art (TMA) awards this year.
The activity will run from the 5th to 15th December with the fundamental aim of promoting up-and-coming artists such as poets, graphic designers and musicians.
Founder and operations director of True Malawian Art enterprises Lusu Manda told Malawi24 that last year’s TMA awards launch was a success and this year they are expected to be even greater.
“Last year we had 35 artists participating and this year we have roughly about 45 artists participating,” he told Malawi24.
In expressing his excitement about TMA awards he said: “It’s truly an honour to be taking part in this life changing event.”
He then urged all artists to look forward to having a proper awards ceremony next year.
Early goals are killers. On Saturday the Tampa Bay Rowdies found that out the hard way against the Rochester Rhinos. Despite a goal from Joe Cole in the 19th minute it wasn’t enough to wash away Jochen Graf’s early strike in the 6th minute only giving the Rowdies a point Al Lang Stadium in Tampa, Florida.
On hand to cover the match was Prost Amerika photographer Nelson Lucindo. You can check out some of his photos from the match below and his full Tampa Bay Rowdies gallery on SmugMug.
The San Francisco 49ers newest pass-rusher says he has a clean bill of health and is ready to show he's got plenty left in the tank.
A crew wearing full hazard suits were called out to an emergency in Massachusetts - to find a teenager had suffered an overdose.
Officials say yesterday's emergency was the first suspected fentanyl overdose call they have received in Saugus.
The 19-year-old man was taken to hospital after the reports of an overdose.
Chief Michael Newbury told Boston25 News: 'Well I'm proud of my men and women of police and fire in this town and they respond to hazardous scenes every day.
'And this is one of those situations. Hopefully this is a case of exercising caution.'
WASHINGTON — The Federal Trade Commission says it plans to hold hearings about technology, competition and privacy of a kind it hasn’t held in more than 20 years.
The hearings were announced by the FTC’s new chairman, Joseph Simons, a Republican appointed by President Donald Trump.
The antitrust lawyer says he wants input on a wide range of topics, including enforcement actions the FTC can take to deter unfair and deceptive conduct related to data collection. The agency will also look at corporate mergers, market power of tech platforms and the effect algorithms and artificial intelligence have on consumer welfare.
The commission plans to hold up to 20 public hearings from September through January after hearing comments about what it should focus on by August.
While engaging in a playful fight, a defensive cat tapped a little dog on the back, evidently activating his turbocharger , which sent him racing across the top of the stairs at full speed. The concerned but somewhat perplexed feline went to see what was going on, but decided to opt out instead.
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Huntington, WV resident & Marshall University student Malak Khader talks with i.Am.huntington! about why she's so vocal about her faith and religion, hope for our country, diversity in Huntington and on the MU campus, her plans for the future, and her passion of helping others.
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A spokesperson for the Los Angeles Police Department claimed the act was a New Year's prank.
The incident was caught on surveillance cameras and is being investigated as a misdemeanour trespassing crime.
California voters approved recreational marijuana in November (16), but weed business owners won't be licensed to sell the drug until 1 January, 2018.
It's not the first time the Hollywood Hills' most famous landmark has been changed to read 'Hollyweed' - a Cal State Northridge student hung curtains over the 'O's on 1 January, 1976.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – The Alabama Senate will vote on legislation that would allow people to carry a concealed handgun without getting a permit.
Senators on Tuesday evening will debate the proposal by Republican Sen. Gerald Allen of Tuscaloosa.
The bill has been heavily criticized by some law enforcement officers who say the permits are needed for public safety. Allen argued that people shouldn’t have to pay to exercise their Second Amendment rights.
According to the Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence, 11 states allow people to carry concealed weapons in public without a permit. Most of those states still issue concealed weapon permits, as would Alabama, for people who may want them to carry in other states.
The Senate convenes at 2 p.m. Tuesday.
Paul Otellini was the only chief executive of Intel Corp. not trained as an engineer, yet he presided over advances in semiconductor design that cemented the company’s dominance in the computers found in countless homes and businesses around the world.
In nearly 40 years at Intel, an era that saw computers shrink from room-size mainframes to pocket-size smartphones, Mr. Otellini moved through roles in finance, sales and strategy—experience that paved his way to the executive ranks.
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OTTAWA, Dec 11 (Reuters) - The Canadian government and the 10 provinces on Monday agreed on a deal on how to split a proposed federal tax on the sales of marijuana once the drug is legalized, Finance Minister Bill Morneau said.
Morneau told reporters that for an initial two years, 75 percent of the revenue would go to the provinces and 25 percent to Ottawa. The government had initially suggested a 50-50 split, an idea the provinces rejected on the grounds it was not enough to help cover the extra costs of enforcing the new rules once they come into effect next July. (Reporting by David Ljunggren; Editing by Chris Reese)
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Image caption Sir Kyffin Williams died in 2006, aged 88
The first of a series of events to mark 100 years since the birth of Sir Kyffin Williams will get underway on Saturday.
An exhibition at Oriel Mon, in the artist's hometown of Llangefni, Anglesey, starts on Saturday and runs until 1 July.
Oriel Mon is home to more than 400 of Williams' paintings and works.
Sir Kyffin, who died aged 88 in September 2006, is widely regarded as the defining artist of Wales during the 20th century.
Further events will take place throughout the year across Wales, as well as in London and China.
Image copyright National Library of Wales Image caption Farmer on the Mountain - Sir Kyffin Williams
2017 Teen Choice Awards – August 13, 2017 Teen Choice Awards 2017 - Arrivals LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 13: (L-R) Ally Brooke, Normani Kordei, Dinah Jane and Lauren Jauregui of Fifth Harmony attends the Teen Choice Awards 2017 at Galen Center on August 13, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Traditional December schedule
By Diana McFarland
Managing editor
Isle of Wight County Tourism officials have decided to return the Smithfield Christmas parade to the traditional second Saturday in December.
The parade will again be paired with the annual Kiwanis Breakfast with Santa on Dec. 9.
The Christmas Evening Market will be held the night before the parade, Dec. 8, from 6-9 p.m.
The return to the traditional schedule for the parade comes after two years of shifting December holiday events and schedules that, at times, had resulted in traffic snarls and general confusion.
Tourism has applied for those dates through the Smithfield Special Events Committee, according to Judy Winslow, director of tourism for Isle of Wight County.
Chief Executive Jeff Immelt will give up control of General Electric Co. later this year. His colleagues were relieved to learn that he will also relinquish command of the office thermostat.
Mr. Immelt, who said this week he will end his 16-year captaincy of the conglomerate, is famous for preferring refrigerator-like temperatures in GE offices and meeting rooms. “He keeps it very cold,” one person who has regularly endured the...
A car has hit a tree and rolled on Manukau Rd, in Royal Oak.
A Fire and Emergency spokesman said the car may have hit a gas plinth so the area is cordoned off and emergency services were waiting for the gas authority to arrive.
One person has been taken to Auckland Hospital in a moderate condition after the 6.30am crash.
Batum (elbow) will consult with a specialist Monday on whether or not to undergo surgery, Rick Bonnell of The Charlotte Observer reports.
While surgery may be better for Batum' long-term health, it could certainly extend his timetable for a return this season. Fantasy owners in a league that drafts between Friday and Monday will likely have a tough choice to make in regards to Batum, who averaged a quality 15.1 points, 6.2 rebounds, 5.9 assists, 1.8 threes and 1.1 steals per game during 2016-17. Jeremy Lamb is set to begin the year in the starting five in Batum's stead and is the candidate to benefit the most from Batum's absence. Malik Monk could also see additional run as a result, though is certainly a risky pickup as a rookie.
SEATTLE (AP) – The Coast Guard rescued two people and four dogs from a vessel that was sinking east of Point No Point in Puget Sound.
Officials received a call for help at about 8:30 p.m. Tuesday from the captain of a 26-foot (8 meter) pleasure craft. He said his vessel was taking on water.
The Dolphin aircrew arrived on scene at about 9 p.m., and a boat crew arrived soon after.
The crew of the Victoria Clipper, a catamaran-style passenger vessel was in the area and stood by in case the other passengers had to abandon ship.
A crewmember climbed aboard the distressed vessel, located a hole in the stern and plugged it before draining water from the vessel.
The boat crew towed the vessel to safety at Edmonds Marina.
At a news conference after the meetings, Tillerson defended Trump's attempts to "modernize" the NAFTA agreement, and to crack down on both legal and illegal immigration. He said the president wants to "clean up" the troubled U.S. immigration system and "lift the cloud of uncertainty" on immigrants living without proper documentation.
Car fleeing traffic stop hits median on Lake Shore Drive
Two people were injured when a car sped away from a traffic stop and hit a median early Wednesday on Lake Shore Drive. | Network Video Productions
Two people were injured in a crash early Wednesday on Lake Shore Drive on the Near North Side.
An officer stopped a Chrysler Sebring for speeding about 1 a.m. in the 1500 block of North Lake Shore Drive, according to Chicago Police. The female driver then sped away and the Sebring crashed into the center median.
The driver and a female passenger were both taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital with injuries that were not thought to be life-threatening, police said. Citations against the driver were pending.
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Cano went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and three RBI in Monday's 6-1 victory over the Marlins.
It was just Cano's second home run of the season, and his average sits at .232, but he has driven in 11 runs in 61 plate appearances. Better days are likely ahead for the 34-year-old, just don't expect him to match his 39 home runs from a breakout 2016 campaign.
St. Elizabeth's Hospital president and CEO Patti Fisher along with Michael Miller, human resources director, congratulate Dianne Cowden (center) of HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Pharmacy Department for 45 years of service. The recognition took place at a special Hawaiian theme Awards Ceremony during St. Elizabeth’s Colleague Recognition Week. Provided
A family moves into their seemingly-perfect new suburban home, only to find themselves terrorized by malevolent spirits.
Winning numbers drawn in 'MassCash' game
BRAINTREE, Mass. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Massachusetts Lottery's "MassCash" game were:
04-09-13-14-20
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Evaluating Personality Tests A drive to better understand ourselves and the people around us has led to the creation of a thriving industry built around personality testing.
It's coming home!
England's dramatic victory was celebrated by football fans up and down the country. We've picked out some of the best videos from around the county and the wider world... check out how the Three Lions sent us all mad below!
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The NFL’s playoff schedule for the first two weeks has been set.
The postseason kicks off next Saturday, Jan. 7 with Oakland at Houston at 4:35 p.m., then Detroit plays at Seattle at 8:15 p.m.
Next Sunday, the Steelers host the Dolphins at 1 p.m., and the Packers host the Giants at 4:40 p.m.
The schedule for the divisional playoffs has also been set. On Saturday Jan. 14, Atlanta will host the 4:35 p.m. game, and New England will host the 8:15 p.m. game. The Falcons play the NFC’s highest-remaining seed; the Patriots will play the AFC’s lowest-remaining seed.
Kansas City will host the early game on Sunday Jan. 15, and Dallas will host the late game.
A 12-year-old boy reported missing from the Lawndale neighborhood has been located, Chicago police said Friday morning.Shaquille Harrison went missing Thursday from the 3800-block of West Grenshaw, police said. Friday morning, police said he was located.
Cardi B appears on the new cover of Cosmopolitan, where she gets candid about the #MeToo movement and how certain women—like those who appear in music videos—might not receive support. “A lot of video vixens have spoke about this and nobody gives a fuck,” Cardi tells writer Jazmine Hughes. “When I was trying to be a vixen, people were like, ‘You want to be on the cover of this magazine?’ Then they pull their dicks out. I bet if one of these women stands up and talks about it, people are going to say, ‘So what? You’re a ho. It don’t matter.’” Cardi also doesn’t believe many of the men claiming to support the movement. “These producers and directors, they’re not woke, they’re scared,” she says. Read more excerpts from her interview here.
Cardi B will make her “SNL” debut as musical guest on April 7. She also recently shared that her debut album would arrive that same month. Read “Why Cardi B’s No. 1 Matters” on the Pitch.
Liberals were quick to point out that Virginia, which is just across the Potomac river from the capital, has liberal gun laws with no permit required for concealed weapons and background checks that are not considered stringent. WASHINGTON: A Republican Congressman was among five people shot and wounded by a white gunman on Wednesday morning in a state with liberal gun laws that adjoins Washington DC.
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New Zealand driver Andrew Bagnall has been transferred to hospital during a yellow-flag dominated first six hours of the Bathurst 12 Hour race at Mount Panorama.
Bagnall, competing in the Pro-Am class of the Intercontinental GT event in an Audi R8 for the International Motorsport team was involved in an incident on lap 42.
He was conscious and responsive while being treated on the scene for neck and chest injuries before being transferred to the circuit medical centre, where it was determined he would be taken to hospital for further tests and observation.
At the halfway - six-hour - mark, German driver Christian Haase was leading in an Audi R8 he is sharing with co-drivers Christopher Miers and Markus Winklehoc.
Veteran Supercars driver Garth Tander was running second in another Audi ahead of Australia's Phillip Eng in a BMW.
Eng's team, which includes Supecars driver Steven Richards, was yesterday disqualified from qualifying for a technical breach and pushed from second place to the rear of the grid.
The appeal of Hong Kong Entertainment (Overseas) Investments Ltd., which does business as Tinian Dynasty Hotel and Casino, to amend the dismissal of its lawsuit against the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services was denied in the U.S. District Court for the Northern Mariana Islands on Nov. 14.
Hong Kong Entertainment, which relies heavily on foreign workers to operate the hotel and casino, applied for permission to hire foreign workers under the NMI-only Transitional Worker (CW-1) visa classification in 2014. All petitions were denied by USCIS on the grounds that the company was not engaged in a . . .
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Canha went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in a win over the Padres on Tuesday.
Canha's 398-foot shot to left in the sixth capped a five-run comeback during the inning for the Athletics. The outfielder has somewhat quietly coaxed his season average up 18 points to .256 over the last 12 games, a stretch during which he's slashed .333/.426/.718 with seven extra-base hits (three doubles, four home runs) and 11 RBI. Canha currently sports a career-best .256/.332/.478 line, and he's now just five home runs away from equaling the career-high 16 he slugged over 253 additional plate appearances in his rookie 2015 campaign.
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The Better Business Bureau of Williamson County will host Secure Your ID Day on Oct. 21 at The UPS Store of Cool Springs from 9 a.m.- noon (or until the trucks are full).
Two shred trucks from sponsor Shred On The Run will be parked in front of The UPS Store of Cool Springs with onsite, secure shredding. Businesses and individuals are welcome to participate and are encouraged to bring outdated, high risk documents including cancelled checks, old credit card statements, free credit card offers and tax records. This shredding event is free and documents will be shredded on the spot.
This event is part of Better Business Bureaus’ National Identity Theft and Fraud Protection Day.
The BBB of Middle Tennessee, Inc. was founded in 1961 as a non-profit Tennessee organization serving 38 counties in Middle Tennessee and seven counties in southern Kentucky. The first BBB was founded in 1912. Today, BBBs serve communities across the U.S. and Canada.
The shred day will take place at 2000 Mallory Lane in Franklin
SARTELL -- Two local students are moving on to the State Spelling Bee later this month.
Sauk Rapids-Rice 6th grader Lydia Johnson took first place during the morning session of the Regional Spelling Bee held at Resource Training and Solutions Monday.
Johnson's winning word was "hygiene." The 2nd place winner this morning was 8th grader Tomisin Ajayi from South Jr. High.
During the afternoon session North Branch 8th grader Kobe Yang took the victory by correctly spelling the word "vernacular." Coming in second place was 8th grader Mark Palmquist from Chisago Lakes.
The morning session went 12 rounds with 96 words, while the afternoon session wen 19 rounds with 145 words.
Johnson, Ajyai, Yang and Palmquist will represent their schools at the Multi-Regional State Spelling Bee on February 20th.
The top spelling from the State Spelling Bee will then attend the National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C. May 27th through June 1st.
CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Reds traded right-hander Dylan Floro and a minor league pitcher to the Los Angeles Dodgers for two minor league pitchers on Wednesday.
The Reds also optioned utility player Brandon Dixon to Triple-A Louisville and recalled Tanner Rainey and Cody Reed from Louisville to bolster a depleted bullpen.
The Dodgers sent James Marinan and Anerurys Zabala to the Reds for Floro, Zach Neal and international signing bonus pool space. Marinanwill report to Billings of the rookie-level Pioneer League andZabalato Single-A Dayton.
Floro was 3-2 with a 2.72 earned-run average in 25 relief appearances this season with Cincinnati.
Lisa Teresi Harris announces the publication of her upcoming book Building Your Enduring Fitness. Lisa is an author, international speaker, Registered Dietitian and Fitness Professional. A member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, American Council on Exercise, and American College of Sports Medicine, she has been published in Shape Magazine, Men’s Fitness, and The North County Times.
Lisa is the owner of Enduring Fitness 4U, an award-winning business in which she has helped hundreds of Baby Boomers and older adults get stronger and more independent through strength training and nutrition coaching.
Just let the statement sink in. If you are a Cubs fan who spent any amount of time waiting for the championship trophy, savior it and get ready to experience life rooting for the team to beat.
Start the conversation, or Read more at UPI.
Meeting and facing a possible future partner is an exciting aspect if negotiations hold up. Here are some ways you can part ways with more than a handshake.
April 24 (Reuters) - Six Flags Entertainment Corp:
* SIX FLAGS ENTERTAINMENT CORP - ANNOUNCED CONTINUED GROWTH IN CHINA MARKET WITH PLANNED ADDITION OF THREE NEW BRANDED PARKS
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CHETWYND, B.C. — The B.C. River Forecast Centre is has ended the Flood Watch and High Streamflow Advisory for the South Peace Region.
The River Forecast Centre issued the Flood Watch over the weekend for surrounding areas in the South Peace, including the Pine Pass and tributaries around Tumbler Ridge, Chetwynd, and Mackenzie.
According to the Centre, river levels have been dropping across the region and are below levels of concern. Conditions are expected to continue to improve through the week.
You might have seen a story making the rounds about a 30-year-old forced by a court to leave his parents' house. It's an oddball example of what is an increasingly common arrangement: adult children living with their parents.
We're talking about reasons people might choose this situation, and how they make it work (or alternatively, ways it can go wrong).
We want to hear about your experiences: post below or email us at vermontedition@vpr.net.
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EMBED >More News Videos ABC's Michael Strahan headlines this year's Womens Empowerment conference.
EMBED >More News Videos The Great Human Race takes place on March 24.
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QUITO Ecuador's conservative challenger Guillermo Lasso had 53.02 percent of votes versus 46.98 percent for leftist government-backed candidate Lenin Moreno, leading exit poll Cedatos showed on Sunday afternoon.
But a separate exit poll by Perfiles de Opinion showed Moreno garnering 52.2 percent of the vote versus 47.8 percent for Lasso.
Both candidates were already celebrating, according to Reuters witnesses.
(Reporting by Alexandra Ulmer and Alexandra Valencia; Editing by Sandra Maler)
Brett was promoted to Triple-A Charlotte on Tuesday.
After signing a minor-league deal with the Rangers back in January, Brett was released by Texas partway through spring training. The White Sox picked him up shortly thereafter, and now he'll head to the Triple-A level to replace Daniel Palka, who recently headed up to the majors. Brett seems like nothing more than an organizational depth piece at this point, especially after his slow start with Double-A Birmingham this season (7-for-29, nine strikeouts in 10 games played).
Retired Van Wert High School Principal Wally Grimm is returning as emcee of Ohio Has Talent at 7 p.m., Feb. 18, at Niswonger Performing Arts Center. Grimm has had a love for the stage throughout his life, performing at Heidelberg University, Fremont Community Theatre, Actors Community Theatre, Van Wert Civic Theatre, Bowling Green State University, Fort Wayne Grand Wayne Center, and in various roles in Van Wert and his current home of Wapakoneta.
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WASHINGTON (AP) - Trump warns Iran that restarting nuclear program will yield 'bigger problems' than ever before.
Torey Knight of Kīhei has been appointed marketing representative for Xerox Maui.
In his new position, Knight will be responsible for providing new and existing clients in the Kīhei, Kahului and Upcountry districts with solutions and services to effectively manage their document workflow, allowing customers to focus on their core business.
Prior to joining Xerox Maui, Knight worked as a Direct Sales Representative for Oceanic Time Warner Cable where he was responsible for promoting the company’s services to new and existing subscribers.
Xerox first opened its doors in Hawaiʻi in 1961 as a one-person office to serve Hawaiʻi’s businesses. Since that time, it has grown into the State’s largest document-product sales, service and support team with more than 200 employees, offering a variety of technologically advanced business equipment, from copiers, fax machines, and color copiers and printers to high-speed laser printers and fully networked digital document solutions.
Web Desk: The animated family film Coco has topped the box office for a third time in theatres. The movie managed to earn $18.3 million last weekend. It brings its domestic total to $135.5 and it’s worldwide total reached to $389.5 million.
Warner Bros. and DC’s Justice League stand at second with $9.5 million and domestically earned $212 million. Wonder stands at third with $8.4 million. The Disaster Artist managed to earn $6.4 million, with a worldwide total $9.7 million.
Marvel Studios’ movie Thor: Ragnarok occupied fifth position in theatre with $6.2 million.
Source: Indianexpress
* India take first innings lead of 352
* Kuldeep takes four wickets
* Touring side posted 487 (Updates after Sri Lanka innings)
PALLEKELE, Sri Lanka, Aug 13 (Reuters) - Left-arm wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav picked up four wickets for 40 as India bundled out hosts Sri Lanka for 135 in their first innings for a lead of 352 on the second day of the third test on Sunday.
India were earlier all out for 487 in their first innings in the first over after lunch after Sri Lanka left-arm spinner Lakshan Sandakan took a five-wicket haul for the first time in tests.
All-rounder Hardik Pandya was out for 108 after scoring his first test hundred and was the last batsman to be dismissed for India, who lead the three-match series 2-0.
Sandakan finished with 5-132, while left-arm spin colleague Malinda Pushpakumara took 3-82 for the hosts. (Reporting by Sudipto Ganguly in Mumbai; Editing by John O'Brien and Pritha Sarkar)
By Bennett Oghifo A maritime expert, Prince Olusegun Ologbese has hailed the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) for the discovery of arms and ammunition in Lagos ports since the beginning of the year. Not less than 1, 000 pump action rifles had been discovered by officers and men of the NCS in the nation’s seaports, especially the […]
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The Cincinnati Bengals happen to be one of the hottest properties in the world of fantasy football.
Thanks to outright fantasy studs like A.J. Green and Tyler Eifert, the Bengals see the team’s name pop up often in fantasy football mock drafts.
The trick for fantasy football owners, of course, is figuring out how in the world to prioritize the skill players stuck in the spread-it-around offense, not to mention the incredibly deep backfield behind an offensive line that just underwent major changes.
Within, let’s outline how fantasy football has valued the Bengals at skill positions by looking at the average draft position (ADP) of those players in 12-team standard scoring leagues. Scoring information courtesy of ESPN.com. ADP courtesy of Fantasy Football Calculator.
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The Rockford IceHogs wrapped up the 2016-17 AHL season on Saturday night with a loss to the Milwaukee Admirals. It completes an underwhelming 25-39-9-3 season for the IceHogs, who finished last in the Central Division a year after making the playoffs with a 40-22-10-4 record.
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Dr. Maria Pane didn’t set out to be a neonatologist, but during her last medical school rotation, she fell in love. Now her days are spent treating and caring for some of the “sickest and tiniest patients” at GBMC.
Dr. Pane takes a cohesive approach to pediatric patient care – she often invites parents to join her on rounds so they can be included and up to date on their child’s treatment.
“I try to put myself in their shoes”, she says of the parents. It helps her understand what new moms and dads are going through on the unit, and how to best care for both patient and parents.
PHOTOS: GBMC Neonatologist Dr. Maria Pane
Dr. Pane looks forward to the Father’s Day 5K every year, a fundraiser that contributes to the neonatal intensive care unit.
“I couldn’t be more proud of the members of this team. Everyone works together, and we value everyone’s input.”
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NEWSFLASH!! Nene Leakes will be appearing on Masterchef Celebrity Showdown tonight alongside her hubby Gregg Leakes.
The cute couple will be battling ‘Empire’ stars Trai Byers (Andre Lyon) and his wife Grace Byers (aka Boo Boo Kitty) in a cook off in Chef Gordan Ramsey’s kitchen!
Chef Ramsay and renowned pastry chef Christina Tosi invite the celebs into the kitchen to show off their culinary skills in an exciting head-to-head battle for charity.
Check out a few sneak peek clips of the two-hour special Masterchef Celebrity Showdown below…
According to the press release, you’ll see brother vs brother, friend vs friend and couple vs couple during the 2 hour special.
Will you be tuning in the check out who wins the Masterchef battle between Nene & Gregg vs. Trai & Grace?
Jordan Pickford, 24, became the hero of the hour last night as his magnificent save secured England a spot in the World Cup quarter-final.
England faced Colombia in the first knockout stage of the tournament, and the teams were level at 1-1 at full-time.
After extra time England and Colombia were still even, meaning the dreaded penalty shootout was imminent.
After a tense round of penalties, Pickford made a crucial save sending the Three Lions to the quarter-final.
The goalie’s girlfriend, Megan Davison, was visibly a nervous wreck as she watched from the stands.
The stunning blonde is supporting her boyfriend in Russia during the World Cup.
Most schools across Banburyshire are expected to reopen tomorrow but some are yet to declare officially after closing today (Monday, December 11).
North Oxfordshire Academy is one of a few across the county to reopen later than usual, at 9.50am for second period.
While Sibford School will be shut tomorrow (Tuesday) due to the snow, as will King’s Sutton Primary School.
All other schools will be either open, expected to be open or are yet to announce and parents may have to wait to find out.
For a full list of Oxfordshire school closures, click here. For Northamptonshire, click here. And for Warwickshire, click here.
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Oil prices dipped on Thursday after the United States reported record crude exports, although traders said that efforts led by OPEC and Russia to cut production meant markets remained well supported overall.
U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures were trading at $49.86 per barrel at 0206 GMT, down 12 cents, or 0.24 percent, from their last close. Brent crude was down 4 cents, or 0.07 percent, at $55.76 a barrel.
The declines came after the Energy Information Administration (EIA) said late on Wednesday that U.S. crude oil exports jumped to 1.98 million barrels per day (bpd) last week, surpassing the 1.5 million bpd record set the previous week.
The increase has been triggered by the wide discount in U.S. WTI prices against international Brent crude prices, which makes U.S. oil exports attractive.
Wrestlers from 12 area schools competed at Saturday’s Lancer Invitational at Lincolnview High School. Parkway went on to win the team title (see related story). Featured above is simultaneous action from four different mats. Video by Scott Truxell/Van Wert independent
"I let Drake hear it, and Drake was like, 'Yo, this song is crazy,' and he ended up hopping on that joint," Mike Will Made It told L.A. Leakers about the track during an interview earlier this year.
Hear Drake's fiery verse on the explicit new track via the online stream of "Bring it Back" here.
Glen McCallum was very surprised to find his name in a government report that stated he had trust issues.
He was alarmed to discover he had been "sized up" along with other residents who might have concerns about the redevelopment of prime land in Melbourne's inner-north.
Mr McCallum was included in a list of names and phone numbers accidentally published by the Andrews government in a report about "stakeholder relations" on the sale and redevelopment of the old Fitzroy Gasworks on Alexandra Parade in Fitzroy North.
More than 1000 apartments are planned for the site.
The old Fitzroy Gasworks site on Alexandra Parade. Photo: Simon Schluter
The report identified residents and outlined the objections they might have to the project. It also explained how best to deal with any outrage the proposed redevelopment might spark.
Penn State freshman linebacker Micah Parsons yells as he does squats surrounded by his teammates during a football winter workout. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Fire officials have concluded their investigation into the cause of the fire at 191 Elizabeth Street.
By the time it was put out, the fire, which was reported on the back deck, led to around $10,000 in damage to the home. The Guelph Fire Department said it was caused by improper disposal of smoking materials.
On June 29, police and fire blocked off the street between Morris and Wheeler streets and placed yellow caution tape up around the front of the home. The road was closed for about an hour and when it was reopened, only westbound traffic was allowed through for a time.
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Iowa lake drained as part of $2.9M restoration project
OXFORD, Iowa (AP) — Re-digging has begun at a popular eastern Iowa lake that was drained last year due to bacteria and algae blooms.
The Iowa City Press-Citizen reports that Kent Park drained its lake as part of a $2.9 million restoration project seven years in the making.
Issues that contributed to the lake draining included runoff from livestock operations upstream; built up phosphorus from row crops and livestock in the park's catch basins; and waste from geese.
Johnson County Conservation Department Director Larry Gullett says the "park is literally torn apart right now."
Reversing the damage requires a major overhaul to the park. New catch basins have been built and the depths of the lake are being remade.
Park officials say it will be at least another year before the lake is refilled and open for public use.
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Peter Ingram of Hawaiian Airlines discusses the rationale and possibilities for the airline following its acquisition of 10 Boeing 787-9 "Dreamliner" planes.
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About £130,000 has been raised so bells at a church in Suffolk can chime for the first time in 200 years.
One of the bells has been purchased by Lesley Ford-Platt in memory of her son, Michael, who died aged 30 in 2010.
Liverpool host Roma at Anfield this evening in the semi-final of Europe’s elite competition.
And ahead of kick-off, Danielle de Rossi led the tributes by laying a wreath for the 96 with Roma legend Francesco Totti also in attendance.
Their actions have gone down well with Liverpool supporters, and Roma’s chief executive Umberto Gandini has revealed it was all the players’ ideas to pay their respects, not the club.
“It was absolutely the duty we had within the brotherhood of football,” he told talkSPORT.
“It was something the players really wanted to do.
“But not only that, we felt it was necessary.”
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* U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has instituted an inter partes review (IPR) proceeding filed by Acrux against U.S. Patent no. 7,214,506
* Patent relates to methods of using various antifungal compounds, including efinaconazole, for treatment of onychomycosis
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The pool is 12-feet deep with a diving board and a smaller 2-feet wading pool for children.
Through Aug. 1, hours of operation will be Tuesdays through Fridays and Sundays from 11 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. The pool will be open Saturdays from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. From Aug. 1 through Labor Day, the pool will be open Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. until 6:30 p.m.
Admission is $5 per person for 2 year olds and older and $2.50 per person for campers and cabin guests. Pool parties are welcome and may be scheduled by contacting the park office at 615-443-2769.
More information may be found at tnstateparks.com/parks/about/cedars-of-lebanon.
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ISLAMABAD: A magnitude 5.5 earthquake jolted several cities in Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan early Tuesday, spreading panic among the masses.
Tremors were felt in several cities including Lahore, Islamabad, Nowshera and Ghizer Valley. People came out of their houses in search of safer places.
The earthquake struck at 4:05 am, according to the seismological center. Its epicenter was located in Hindukush region, Afghanistan, at a depth of 180 kilometres.
Fortunately, no loss of life or property was reported in its wake.
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SAN DIEGO (KGTV) - Adam Shacknai testified Monday in the wrongful death civil lawsuit filed by the family of Rebecca Zahau, whose body was found hanging at the Spreckels Mansion in Coronado.
The San Diego County Medical Examiner’s office ruled Zahau’s death was a suicide. Zahau’s family believes she was murdered at the home on 1043 Ocean Blvd.
Adam Shacknai, the brother of Zahau’s boyfriend Jonah, told investigators he removed Zahau’s body from the balcony about 6:45 a.m. the morning of July 13, 2011.
In testimony, Shacknai said he called 911.
Investigators found her body on the ground, her hands and feet bound with red rope. The same red rope was discovered hanging over the balcony.
Shacknai had been staying in the mansion's guest house at the time of Zahau's death.
RELATED: Interactive timeline of Rebecca Zahau case / Lead investigator testifies in wrongful death lawsuit / Coronado death investigation photos
Shacknai testified Monday he liked Zahau, and she liked him.
Motorists coming off the A14 at Rothwell have faced delays after a lorry overturned.
The vehicle overturned on the roundabout just off Junction 3 at about 8.15am this morning (Wednesday).
The scene this morning. Credit: Highways England
The slip road will remain closed until the lorry’s load and diesel spillage is cleared.
A Highways England spokesman said: “The A14 eastbound and westbound exit slip roads at J3 Rothwell are closed due to an overturned HGV on the island just off the A14.
“The slip road is likely to remain closed for some time due to load and diesel spillage.
“Recovery and clean up work continues at the scene.”
Within less than two years of the partnership between Awqaf and Minors Affairs Foundation and Emirates Auction, 230 assets owned by minors under the Foundation's care have been sold for a total value of AED58.5 million. The assets that have been auctioned include properties worth AED50,951,975 million, as well as distinguished number plates worth AED4,071,800 million, vehicles estimated at AED2,819,600 million, and other shares and assets valued at AED710,148.
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Frank Ocean has been a Jeopardy! clue at least twice before, and his name came up on the show again last night. This time, the prompt required a depth of knowledge about Ocean’s catalog that’s probably beyond that of a casual music fan: “On this song from Channel Orange, Frank Ocean sings to a cab driver of his unrequited love for a man.” The song is critically acclaimed and socially important, but it’s not exactly a hit. So it’s not that surprising that none of the contestants were able to correctly respond, “What is ‘Bad Religion’?” Still a little disappointing, though.
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Frank Ocean was a $2000 dollar Jeopardy answer and none of the old contestants got it SMDH pic.twitter.com/hEZnhNzoQy — jordan (@JAC23_) June 13, 2017
An appeals court has ruled the federal government cannot legally stop trade of Burmese pythons and other giant exotic snakes within the continental U.S. However, snake owners are cautioned not to move their reptiles just yet, as other legal challenges may remain. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is reviewing the ruling.
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Ariana Grande has had a lot of time for reflection in the almost five months since the Manchester Arena bombing.
“I don’t think I’ve been through anything as traumatic as [what] we’ve been through,” the pop star, 24, told Coveteur. “So … [tour] can be a lot.”
As hard as it can be to focus on something like performing in the wake of such a shocking tragedy, the singer also knew it was important to regroup and finish the final leg of the “Dangerous Woman” tour.
“Calling it off and going home was not an option. The message of the show was too important. For the crew and everyone involved, it’s become more than just a show for us,” she said. “We are really grateful to be here and really grateful for this show.”
In June, Grande participated in the “One Love Manchester” benefit concert to raise money for the victims of the attack. The city made her an honorary citizen in July.
From left: Stephen Riady, Tony Tan Keng Yam and David Gerald. Mr Riady, the executive chairman of OUE, will become a patron of the SIAS with effect from June 1.
STEPHEN Riady, the executive chairman of property group OUE, will become a patron of the Securities Investors Association Singapore (SIAS) with effect from June 1.
The appointment is honorary with no executive functions. Tony Tan Keng Yam, the former president of Singapore, became the first chief patron of the shareholder watchdog group in October 2017.
"Dr Riady has supported SIAS investor education programmes and he has the heart to promote knowledge in our investor community," said SIAS founder and chief executive David Gerald.
Mr Riady said SIAS plays an "invaluable" role in Singapore's investment community.
"For many years, it has advocated positive engagement between listed companies and retail investors, and actively promoted investor education and fair corporate governance practices," he added.
Barbados Co. Can't Revive $150M Claim Against Venezuela
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 2:04 PM EDT) -- A Barbados company has lost its bid to revive its $150 million claim against Venezuela over the 2010 nationalization of a fertilizer production company in which it held a minority stake by then-Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez.
An International Centre for the Settlement of Investment Disputes ad hoc committee on Oct. 3 nixed Gambrinus Corp.'s bid to annul a June 2015 award rejecting its claim for lack of jurisdiction, Law360 has learned. The decision on annulment had not been made public as of Friday.
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BERKELEY, Mo. — Demonstrators took to the streets for a second night after a white police officer in Berkeley, Missouri, killed a black 18-year-old who police said pointed a gun...
BOSTON (AP) — Boston is looking to add housing to its existing fire stations, police stations, libraries and community centers.
Mayor Marty Walsh announced this week his office is seeking concepts for turning city-owned properties into mix-use developments. He says the idea could help improve city services while also creating more affordable housing in neighborhoods that sorely need it.
Chicago, San Francisco, New York City, Washington, DC and other cities have taken similar steps, according to Walsh’s office. The mayor’s office says it has identified hundreds of locations where housing could be placed above or beside public assets.
Walsh has committed to creating 53,000 new housing units by 2030 as Boston’s population swells. His office says 13,551 new housing units have so far been completed and another 8,412 are currently under construction.
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The Los Angeles Rams not only lost to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, but they also lost their No. 2 cornerback, Kayvon Webster. He suffered a season-ending Achilles injury in the game, forcing the Rams to go to their backup corners.
With Webster sidelined for the remainder of the season, who will the Rams turn to? There are a few guys who need to step up in the coming weeks.
Nickell Robey-Coleman
Robey-Coleman’s best position is in the slot. He’s undersized at 5-foot-8, but he plays with an edge and isn’t afraid to stick his nose into the action with his sure-tackling ability. He’s also quick inside, which is a necessary asset when trying to cover the smaller shifty receivers in the middle of the field.
With Webster out, expect Robey-Coleman to shift outside in the Rams’ base defense, keeping him on the field with Trumaine Johnson, assuming he’s healthy. When the Rams go into their nickel defense, Troy Hill will take over outside and push Robey-Coleman into his more natural position in the slot.
Tushar Ved is the President of Major Brands India Pvt. Ltd. a leading franchisee for premier international fashion brands such as Bath & Body Works, Aldo, Aldo Accessories, Call it Spring, Charles & Keith, Inglot, La Senza, Bebe, Nine West, Guess, BHPC and New Balance.
With 150 plus stores in India Major Brands is fast moving on expansion mode with new brand launches.
Mastered with Majors in Finance & Marketing from Boston University, Ved is a veteran in the retail sector. An active leader, his vision is to give Indian customers the best of International brand experience with a plush service and attain global edge.
With 15 years of experience in retail, Ved is an influential retailer coming from a successful background of entrepreneurs.
New York's governor says a former radical who drove a getaway car during a 1981 Brinks armed car robbery that led to three deaths impressed him as community-minded when they met before he commuted her sentence to let her seek parole.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Monday he believes Judith Clark should be able to make her case for freedom. But the Democratic governor emphasized that the decision will rest with a parole board.
The robbery led to the killings of two police officers and a security guard.
Cuomo notes that some of her co-defendants served less time.
The commutation from will allow the 67-year-old to appear before the parole board in early 2017. Under her previous sentence, she would not have been eligible for parole consideration until she was 106.
Road work continues on the Lowndes Hill project that includes a portion of South 2nd Street and Van Buren Street in the Chestnut Hills district of downtown Clarksburg.
Extensive paving and tree removal have made the project expensive and time consuming, but the Superintendent of Public Works for Clarksburg said the project was made possible because of the recent tax increase.
"We are getting ready to launch another phase of it and it is all as a result of the one percent sales and use tax that was most recently agreed to by our citizens and our city council and the project will be exceeding a million dollars," said Anthony Bellotte, superintendent of public works.
Bellotte also said that the public works crews have been able to take down more than 100 trees in recent weeks thanks to mild weather.
Wayne Swan has intervened in the foreign interference debate with a warning to intelligence agencies and the government to stop using the issue to attack Labor and instead aim to achieve a bipartisan approach to preventing foreign intervention in politics.
In a Facebook post this morning, Swan criticised "a series of leaks targeted at selected members of the Labor Party, which appear to have come from security agencies and others associated with an investigation ordered by the Prime Minister." "It’s critical," Swan says, "that the security agencies and the government get this discussion back onto a political framework that works in the interests of all Australians -- not just the Liberal Party."
Thompson was waived by the Giants on Monday after undergoing an appendectomy, Michael Elsen of Giants.com reports.
Thompson figured to have slim odds for making the final roster before the procedure. He is expected to clear waivers, and subsequently revert to the team's injured reserve. The 23-year-old will spend the entire 2017 there unless he and the team reach an injury settlement.
Dean Meeker (1920–2002) was instrumental in shaping the world of printmaking. In 1950, he established the first university class in serigraphy at University of Wisconsin–Madison, which moved serigraphy from the commercial realm to wider use as a fine art process. Myths and Masquerades presents a collection of larger-than-life characters drawn from literature, history, and mythology. Meeker’s works have been shown in exhibitions at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York City, and the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston.
A declassified House Intelligence Committee memo authored by committee chair Devin Nunes (R-California) that alleges government surveillance abuse has been released and includes testimony from a high-ranking government official who says without the infamous Trump dossier, which was unverified, the FBI and DOJ would not have secured surveillance warrants to spy on at least one member of the Trump team during the 2016 election.
The memo, which has been at the center of an intense power struggle between congressional Republicans, was declassified around 11:30 a.m. Friday.
Barry Davies looks back on England's 1986 World Cup match with Argentina which became one of his most memorable commentary games for the BBC.
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April 20 Allstate Corp
* Estimated catastrophe losses for month of March 2017 of $516 million, pre-tax ($335 million after-tax), estimated $781 million, pre-tax ($508 million after-tax) for q1 2017
* Catastrophe losses in Q1 comprised 28 events at estimated pretax cost of $777 million & unfavorable reserve reestimates of prev reported catastrophe losses
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A sentencing hearing Wednesday will determine how long a Hunt County man will be in prison after being convicted of killing a two-year-old child.
Joe Everett Autry III was found guilty of murder for the death of two-year-old Jordan Lumsden.
On July 31, 2015, the Hunt County Sheriff's Office responded to a call of an unresponsive child on Wright Way Circle in Quinlan.
The child lived at the residence with his mother and her boyfriend at the boyfriend’s parents’ home. American Medical Response was dispatched to the scene and found that CPR was being administered to the child on the scene. The child was transported to Hunt Regional Medical Center, where he was pronounced deceased. The Dallas County Medical Examiner’s Office performed an autopsy on the child.
The final autopsy report showed that the cause of death was a homicide.
Autry was later charged with capital murder.
Related: Bond set at $1 million for mother's boyfriend accused in toddler's death
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Live streaming at the touch of a button: Brian Stelter explains why Facebook has been slow to respond to the recent string of violent videos depicting rape, murder, and torture on the social network.
A restaurant is serving up a massive steak which weighs more than a newborn baby lamb - and costs £179. Cattlemans Steakhouse serves the 200oz monster along with garlic bread, chips, onion rings, mushrooms, tomatoes and coleslaw. It is designed to be shared by four people and any group which completes the meal within one hour gets it free of charge. So far 10 groups have attempted it - but only two have finished it.
A crash in Polk County claimed the life of a Georgia man on Friday.
The Tennessee Highway Patrol said 71-year-old Larry Underwood from Tennga, Georgia was driving south on Highway 411 when his car hydroplaned, went across the northbound lane, and struck a tree.
Troopers said he died at the scene.
The Shivaji Nagar police on Tuesday registered a case of medical negligence against two doctors in connection with the death of a pregnant woman in 2013. As per the police, on May 6, 2013, Shabana Parveen Khan (35) who was pregnant died during delivery at Navjeevan hospital in Baiganwadi, Shivajinagar. The case was referred to the Medical Board, JJ Hospital.
Earlier this week, the police received the report pointing out that negligence of doctors treating her had led to her death.
Accordingly a case was registered at Shivajinagar police station against Dr Jafar Shaikh and Dr Mehtab Khan under section 304(A) (causing death due to negligence) of the IPC read/with section 6, Bombay Nursing Home Act as it was not a registered hospital.
“The FIR has been registered. We are yet to arrest the accused doctors,” said DCP Shahaji Umap.
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A bill filed on Thursday, at the Tennessee General Assembly would make drivers exempt from any civil responsibility if they hit a protester. The bill, submitted by Republican State Sen. Bill Ketron, states the following:
"A person driving an automobile who is exercising due care and injures another person who is participating in a protest or demonstration and is blocking traffic in a public right of way is immune from civil liability for such injury."
In Nashville, recent protestors have adopted the idea of taking their disapproval to various parts of major roadways and eventually blocking them.
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SCRANTON — Police investigating a marijuana odor at a city apartment arrested a man they say fought with officers.
Evaristo Ujque-Vega, 21, 100 Colan Court, Apt. 2, closed and locked the door of a Skyview Park apartment Saturday after opening the door to police investigating the smell. When a female occupant opened the door later, Mr. Ujque-Vega began to yell and scream, police said.
Police then attempted to detain Mr. Ujque-Vega, but he broke free and charged at the officers. He was arrested after a brief struggle, police said.
Mr. Ujque-Vega is charged with attempted simple assault, resisting arrest and related counts. He was released on $10,000 unsecured bail. His preliminary hearing is scheduled for Feb. 21.
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Campos inked a minor-league deal with the Angels.
After being released by the Angels on Sept. 12, they have evidently had a change of heart. Campos struggled with injury in 2017, having surgery to remove a bone spur in June which shut him down for a couple weeks. He finished the year at Triple-A Salt Lake, where he posted a respectable 3.18 ERA across 16.1 innings. The 25-year-old right-hander needs to stay healthy in 2018 if he hopes to make his way back to the major leagues.
CLARKESVILLE, Ga. — Authorities say a sheriff’s deputy shot and killed a carjacking suspect during a traffic stop in Georgia.
Habersham County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Mike Wurtz tells local news outlets that a deputy pulled over a silver Ford Explorer on Sunday afternoon that matched the description of a vehicle that had been carjacked in White County. He says that during the stop the driver, 24-year-old Christopher Collins, failed to show his hands when the deputy asked him repeatedly.
Wurtz says Collins exited the vehicle and the deputy shot him.
Collins was pronounced dead at the scene. No officers were injured.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating the shooting.
Costco Berry Blend Gave Woman Deadly Hepatitis, Jury Told
Law360, Los Angeles (October 6, 2017, 9:26 PM EDT) -- Costco Wholesale Corp. and the makers of an organic berry blend must pay millions of dollars for the hepatitis A-caused death of an 89-year-old woman because they failed to warn the public when they discovered contaminated ingredients, counsel for the woman's children told a California jury during Friday opening statements.
During the first day of the trial before Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge John Shepard Wiley, Ron Simon of Ron Simon & Associates, representing the six children of the deceased Virginia Jolson, told the jury...
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OH, THAT RADICAL CHIC: New York Times opens its opinion pages to an honest-to-God terrorist:
The New York Times opened up valuable space in its opinion section this weekend for the accused terrorist Marwan Barghouti.
Born in the Palestinian village of Kobar, Barghouti, 57, is currently serving five consecutive life sentences.
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None of the reasons for why Barghouti is currently in an Israeli prison are mentioned by the Times.
Rather, at the end of his rather lengthy op-ed, the U.S. paper describes the convicted murderer thusly: “Marwan Barghouti is a Palestinian leader and parliamentarian.”
That’s one way to put it.
A member of the public rescued a dog after it fell through ice on a frozen river in Hawes.
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service were called to Market Place in North Yorkshire town shortly after 9.20am this morning.
A spokesperson said: "Hawes fire crews responded to a Labrador that had fallen through the ice on a frozen river.
However a member of the public rescued the dog prior to Fire Service arrival."
MILWAUKEE (AP/WCMH) — Prosecutors allege a Milwaukee woman killed her 4-year-old son by setting him on fire in a bathtub in an apartment.
Amelia DiStasio, 23, faces a charge of first-degree intentional homicide. She remains jailed with bail set at $400,000.
According to the complaint, authorities were called about smoke at DiStasio’s south side apartment Thursday morning and found her son Antonio’s burned and lifeless body in the bathtub. His hands had been bound behind his back with several belts, and a plastic garbage bag was over his head. An open bottle of cooking oil was in the bathroom.
According to WTMJ, the night before the fire, the criminal complaint said a neighbor heard the child say, “Please mommy, stop! I won’t do it again!” She heard Distasio yell, “Shut up!”
The mother was not home. A witness says she saw DiStasio climb out of the apartment window and run away.
A police officer later found DiStasio walking. It’s unclear if she has an attorney.
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New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) Three members of a Manipur-based banned terror outfit, including its self-styled commander-in-chief, have been arrested in Delhi, police said on Monday.
Kangleipak Communist Party chief Laishram Ranjit Meitei, 45, Khumanthem Naobicha Singh, 36, and Thoidam Chaothoi, 30, were arrested from near the Inter-State Bus Terminus in north Delhi on Sunday evening, Deputy Commissioner of Police Pramod Kushwah said.
A laptop, a tablet, two mobile phones and extortion letters were seized from the men who were looking for a safe hideout in Delhi after their hideout on the India-Nepal border was busted by security forces.
"They target schools, businessmen and owners of oil tankers to extort money for funding their terror activities," the officer said.
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VIRGINIA 59, SYRACUSE 44
By Chris Carlson
Syracuse, N.Y. — No. 2 Virginia defeated the Syracuse basketball team 59-44 on Saturday at the Carrier Dome. The Orange dropped to 15-8 (4-6 ACC) with the loss.
Check out the best and worst from SU's performance against the Cavaliers (22-1, 11-0).
JOHANNESBURG, April 12 South Africa's parliament said on Wednesday a motion of no- confidence in President Jacob Zuma has been postponed until a court decides whether the vote should be taken by secret ballot.
Opposition parties have said that a no-confidence vote could have a chance of success if it is held by secret ballot, but the ruling African National Congress party, which has a majority in parliament, has said it will vote against it.
(Reporting by Tanisha Heiberg; Writing by James Macharia; Editing by Angus MacSwan)
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LAS VEGAS (AP) — In keeping with tradition, dozens of couples have obtained marriage licenses in Las Vegas this Valentine’s Day.
The Clark County Marriage License Bureau reported issuing more than 110 marriage licenses by Tuesday afternoon.
Its main office in downtown Las Vegas closes at midnight.
A county spokesman, Dan Kulin, says the bureau issues about 120 licenses on a normal Tuesday.
Nearly 380 couples obtained licenses last year’s Valentine’s Day, which fell on a Sunday.
In an area where people can get married in venues that range from a shooting range to a Denny’s restaurant, the bureau is one of the busiest in the nation. It issues more than 80,000 marriage licenses every year.
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Ready for this, maybe one of our busiest -- and hopefully most informative -- shows of the year? We recap Tuesday's action and discuss Jacob Faria, Andrew McCutchen, Jason Vargas and so much more.
Are we concerned about Marco Estrada? Is Yasiel Puig overowned? Who is benefiting from being moved around in their lineups? We're also grading your trades at the end of the show! But first we talk about fringy starting pitchers.
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Who to drop for Faria
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Andrew McCutchen! Is he back?
Our thoughts on Yasiel Puig, Billy Hamilton and Corey Dickerson
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Agencies, Balasore
India today test fired the most advanced long range missile system “Agni-4” from a Road Mobile System from the Abdul Kalam Island off the Odisha coast.
The missile, having a target range of 4000 kms and considered as one of its kind with many new technologies having capability to carry Strategic Warheads for the Forces, was test fired at 11:50 hours from the launch complex 4 of the Abdul Kalam island inside the Bay of Bengal.
Defence sources said the Missile System is equipped with modern and compact Avionics with Redundancy to provide high level of reliability.
The indigenous Ring Laser Gyros based high accuracy INS (RINS) and Micro Navigation System (MINGS) complementing each other in redundant mode have been successfully flown in guidance mode.
All the Radars and electro-optical systems along the Coast of Odisha have tracked and monitored all the parameters of the vehicle.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses after an attempted robbery at the Carry Out Off Licence at the Mountmellick Road, Portlaoise on Monday night.
A lone male entered the premises at 9pm brandishing a knife and threatened staff. After failing to prise open the cash register, he proceeded to smash a number of bottles.
He then left the premises, heading out of town. He was wearing a high vis vest, a balaclava and dark coloured tracksuit.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Portlaoise Gardaí at 057 86 74100.
Join Examiner reporter Joelle Kovach for live video streaming and live blogging coverage from Monday night's Peterborough city council meeting, starting around 6:15 p.m.
City council is expected to give final approval to the 2018 city budget which calls for an all-inclusive increase of 2.85 per cent for property owners.
Agenda items include:
Watch for updates online later and see full coverage in Tuesday's print and e-edition editions of The Examiner.
LA CRESCENT, Minn. (AP) _ Two Wisconsin men suspected of firing at Minnesota police officers during a car chase are facing felony charges.
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety said Wednesday that 19-year-olds Wyatt Robert Helfrich and William Gerald Wallraff are in jail facing seven charges, including attempted first-degree murder of a police officer.
Authorities say two La Crescent police officers stopped a vehicle early Monday after seeing two men behaving suspiciously at a convenience store. Police say one of the men began shooting as one of the officers approached their vehicle on foot. Authorities say the suspects drove off and continued to fire at the officers in pursuit.
Police say Helfrich and Wallraff surrendered after their car was disabled with spike strips.
HYDERABAD: The High Court sought details of the ongoing survey across the State to create a database of criminals from State police officials.The court asked the department to furnish details of the officers who called petitioner, Abdul Hafeez, a resident of Kalwakurthy in Nagar Kurnool district, to the police station and questioned him about his criminal past. Petitioner Abdul Hafeez on Friday told the HC that he was being threatened by the Kalwakurthy police to withdraw the petition filed by him relating to “Sakala Nerasthula Samagra Survey”.
In reply, government counsel for home T Srikanth Reddy termed the petitioner’s allegations vague. He submitted a copy of details furnished by the police in the petition by Hafeez, alleging police harassment.
Later, the judge directed the petitioner’s counsel to file an affidavit mentioning the issues which he wanted to raise by Monday.
COMPTON, Calif. (AP)  After years of oversight by a state-appointed trustee, the Compton Community College District has won back the authority to govern itself.
Los Angeles Times reports (http://lat.ms/2lM07OV ) the state announced Tuesday that the college will be run once again by its own elected board of trustees.
State legislators stripped the board of its power after the discovery of serious administrative failure and widespread corruption on campus. The process of revoking its accreditation began in 2005 and a year later the school became a satellite campus of Torrance's El Camino College.
A trustee pleaded guilty to siphoning more than $1 million in public funds to himself and his family members.
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Officials say the district met a comprehensive list of requirements for two straight years. Even after control reverts back, the state-appointed trustee will stay on to assist.
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Soon you can watch the NFL free on your phone on Yahoo
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NEW YORK- Watching NFL football games on your phone used to be mainly limited to Verizon customers. Soon anyone will be able to watch football games on the go for free on Yahoo's app, now that Verizon owns Yahoo.
But people who want to watch football through online-TV services like Sling will have more problems. An NFL game on ESPN will still be blocked on the Sling app on a phone - and starting next season, on tablets, too.
Verizon apps will have the exclusive rights on phones and tablets. Verizon bought Yahoo in June and is trying to build a digital ad business to rival Facebook and Google. Verizon's multi-year deal with the NFL takes effect in January. Playoffs will stream on Yahoo, Verizon's app go90 and the NFL's own app.
2nd powered test flight for Virgin Galactic spaceship
MOJAVE, Calif. (AP) — Virgin Galactic has conducted the second rocket-powered test flight of its tourism spaceship in the skies over California.
The company says VSS Unity fired its rocket motor for 31 seconds and climbed to an altitude of 114,500 feet (34,899 meters) on Tuesday, then glided to a landing at Mojave Air and Space Port.
Virgin Galactic founder Richard Branson was on hand to greet pilots Dave Mackay and Mark "Forger" Stucky as well as the crew of the carrier aircraft that launched the spaceship.
Tuesday's flight came less than two months after the first powered flight on April 5. Virgin Galactic says that brings the company closer to its goal of being able to fly its spacecraft more frequently than has been typical for human spaceflight.
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The RFS have received a barrage of phone calls from concerned residents in relation to pile burns.
ROYAL Fire Service Mid North Coast have issued a warning for the public to notify the service if they intend to undertake pile burns.
The RFS have received a barrage of phone calls from concerned residents in relation to pile burns, unnecessarily taking up the brigade's time.
The team were called out to an apparent structure fire burning in Upper Orara at around 3:20 this morning however it was found to be a larg pile burn behind a home.
An RFS spokesperson said even though it may not be summer anymore, people need to notify the service of their pile burns all year around.
"We need to be informed at least 1 hour before lighting in order to avoid confusion,” said an RFS spokesperson.
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HANOVER TWP. — A Hanover Area grad missing since the end of March has been found dead in a Boston area river, according to reports and a post shared by his parents on Facebook.
Massachussetts state police said they pulled the body of an adult male from the Charles River just after 9 a.m. Sunday after a passerby spotted it. They did not immediately confirm the body’s identity, but Lori and Mike Kelleher confirmed in the statement that it was their son.
Michael Kelleher, 23, of Southborough, Massachusetts, was last seen on March 29 after attending a Celtics game with a friend.
Michael Kelleher’s cause of death remains under investigation.
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Just left hospital. Rep. Steve Scalise, one of the truly great people, is in very tough shape - but he is a real fighter. Pray for Steve!
The Town of LaSalle is hosting Kylie Masse Day in LaSalle this Friday, August 18th, 2017 at the LaSalle Outdoor Pool.
The free family event will celebrate LaSalle resident Kylie Masse and her World Record and Olympic Bronze Medal in backstroke swimming! There will be free swimming, a BBQ and activities for kids. Stop by to meet Kylie and help LaSalle celebrate one of our own.
Line up along Front Road (west side of the road) and welcome Kylie home at 4pm. Ceremony by the LaSalle Outdoor Pool at 4:15 pm.
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(Adds expected deal size and book size)
By Robert Hogg
LONDON, April 12 (IFR) - Saudi Arabia is expected to raise a total of about US$8bn in its debut US dollar sukuk offering, according to a lead.
The sovereign is selling five and 10-year tranches, which are expected to be about US$4bn each. The lead managers have set the spread at 100bp over mid-swaps for the shorter-dated note and plus 140bp for the longer-dated sukuk.
The five-year was initially marketed at plus 115bp area, and guidance was set at plus 105bp area.
Initial price thoughts for the 10-year were at plus 155bp area, and guidance was set at plus 145bp area.
The final order books are in excess of US$33bn, evenly split.
The deal will be priced later today.
Citi, HSBC (B&D) and JP Morgan are global coordinators. They are joined as leads by BNP Paribas, Deutsche Bank and NCB Capital.
The 144A/Reg S deal will be rated A1 by Moody's and A+ by Fitch. (Reporting by Robert Hogg; editing by Sudip Roy)
April 10 Zhong Fu Tong Co Ltd:
* Sees net profit for Q1 2017 to increase by 10 percent to 30 percent, or to be 8.1 million yuan to 9.6 million yuan, compared to net profit of the same period in 2016 (7.4 million yuan)
* Comments that increased sales of main business is the main reason for the forecast
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/W9q9zf
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
U.S. President Donald Trump (L) and China's President Xi Jinping walk along the front patio of the Mar-a-Lago estate after a bilateral meeting in Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., April 7, 2017. REUTERS/Carlos Barria
WASHINGTON A senior Trump administration official said on Wednesday that the positive bond developed between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping last week in Florida helped lead to China's abstention from a U.N. Security Council vote on Syria.
The official, who briefed reporters on condition of anonymity, would not say whether Trump personally asked Xi that China not veto the resolution.
The official said Xi's decision not to veto the resolution spoke to China's determination not to obstruct the U.N.'s ability to sanction Syria for a chemical weapons attack last week.
(Reporting By Steve Holland; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
Russian army to adopt Terminator 2 tank support vehicle
The Russian army will soon adopt the latest version of BMPT-72 tank support fighting vehicle, also known as Terminator 2, local news reported Tuesday.
"The principal decision on the adoption of the Terminator has been made. The signing of relevant documents is expected soon," Sputnik news agency quoted a source in the Russian defense industry as saying.
Terminator 2, invented to protect tanks from rocket attacks in an urban environment and fitted with a guided missile weapon system, can destroy enemy tanks, infantry fighting vehicles and other armored objects.
The new vehicle was spotted at the Russian-run Hmeimim air base in northwestern Syria last year, and is believed to have been first deployed in the Syrian campaign against the Islamic State terrorist group, Sputnik said.
(AP) – Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has denied reports of intercepted phone calls between Russian intelligence officials and members of Donald Trump’s presidential campaign.
The New York Times said that the Russians made contact with Paul Manafort, who briefly served as Trump’s campaign chairman. Current and former U.S. officials interviewed by the Times declined to identify other Trump associates contacted by the Russians.
Speaking to reporters in Moscow, Peskov, spokesman for President Vladimir Putin, pointed to the anonymity of the sources, saying that the reports “are not based on any facts, do not point to actual facts.”
The report comes a day after U.S. National Security Adviser Michael Flynn resigned following reports he misled Vice President Mike Pence and other officials about his contacts with Russia.
Covington (knee) will draw the start during Friday's preseason game against the Celtics, Jessica Camerato of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
Covington had previously been listed as probable for the contest with knee soreness. He's seemingly shaken it off, however, and will draw the start.
Feb 14 Hanon Systems :
* Sees FY 2016 revenue to be 5.8 trillion won and EBITDA to be 680 billion won
Source text in Korean: goo.gl/pYI73z
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Sometimes life smacks you in the face and that's what happened recently to Village of Fishkill Police Officer Michael Beaulieu when he suffered a sudden heart attack. An officer with the department for 17 years, Beaulieu, the father of three young girls, underwent emergency surgery at St. Luke's Hospital in Newburgh and is expected to make a full recovery.
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× Wind blows shed at Utah Home Depot store, injuring teen girl
WASHINGTON CITY, Utah — A teenage girl suffered injuries Sunday afternoon when an apparent microburst lifted two sheds at a Utah Home Depot store, leaving her pinned underneath one of the sheds, St. George News reports.
The gust caused the sheds to move about 50 feet, and one of them struck the girl and another person, the report said.
“She had injuries to her left side, including clavicle, arm and knee,” said Julio Reyes, a spokesman for the Washington City Fire Department. “Witnesses described sudden high winds that passed through the area, which is believed to be a microburst.”
The girl was able to free herself before emergency crews arrived. The other person hit by the shed was treated and released at the scene.
The sheds had been on display in the store’s parking lot.
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The Butler Avenue Dark Horse leaders in second grade for the second nine weeks are JaNiyah Hicks, Palmer Williams, Tanner Thompson, Wilson Diaz, Zi’Ariyah Smith, Nadia Maradiaga Dubon, Aryanah Wright, Alexa Herrera, Daniel Tellez, Jada Oates and Piper Owens.
The Butler Avenue School Dark Horse leaders in third grade for the second nine weeks are Jessica Messinord, Caiden White, Honesty Howard, Aliana McCall, Ji’Asia Smith, Jenna Jackson, Genesis Ocampo, Zachary Daggs, June Claire Little, Cooper Avery, Qamaria Boomer, Juanita Gomez Sanders, Gabriel Bizzell, Ocsar Munguia and Manual Hernandez-Perez.
The Durham Willing Workers had their February meeting on Tuesday the 7th at the Baptist Fellowship Hall. They completed the pecan sales, finalized the expenses for the fireman’s dinner, and discussed two new projects for next year. We will review scholarships next month. Hostess Janna treated the members to Valentine refreshments of red velvet cupcakes, red wrapped candies, and mini pecan pie muffins and hot red punch.
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Soldiers wear mask sas they take part in a military exercise simulating a chemical weapons attack during the international Eager Lion military event on June 2, 2014 at Prince Hashem Bin Abdullah II training center, in Zarqa, 30 km east of Amman, Jordan. The US and the Kingdom of Jordan are conducting Exercise Eager Lion, which has been conducted annually since 2011, and includes countries from five different continents and more than 12,500 participants.
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YEREVAN, APRIL 14, ARMENPRESS. On the occasion of the 102nd anniversary of the Armenian Genocide regional MPs of Zaporozhye have urged the MPs of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine to declare April 24 Remembrance day of Armenian Genocide victims.
“Armenpress” reports, citing analitikaua.net, during the 11th session of the regional council of Zaporozhye took a decision to call on the MPs of the Verkhovna Rada to declare April 24 Remembrance day of Armenian Genocide victims.
Deputy Chairman of the Union of Armenians of Ukraine in Zaporozhye region Rudolf Hakobyan stated that the heads of all the factions of Zaporozhye regional council have voted in favor of the bill, which speaks about the aspiration to reach historical justice and prevent such crimes in the future.
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Anglers reminded of safe practices when ice fishing
As fishing holes freeze over, anglers are being reminded of safe practices when dropping a line on the ice.
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources says those planning an ice fishing trip should follow these guidelines:
• stay off the ice unless it is at least 4 inches thick;
• carry and rope and/or flotation device for assistance if someone falls through the ice; and
• wear a personal floatation device or life jacket when out on the ice and when fishing from shore.
More information about ice fishing and safety guidelines are available at http://www.ifishillinois.org/programs/ice.
Political tensions in Catalonia continue to simmer after Banco Sabadell confirmed its intention to relocate its legal headquarters, while Caixabank is due to hold a meeting to discuss the issue later on Friday.
Shares in both banks rallied yesterday on the news but have today given up some of those gains.
Fernando Sanchez Costa, Catalan parliament deputy, and member of Spain's ruling Partido Popular, told CNBC Friday that Catalan independence leaders are now in a difficult position.
"The Catalan high-class and middle-class have played to a revolution," he said. "And now they are discovering that revolution is not a joke. We have been telling them for years 'Please keep calm.'"
"So it is legitimate to defend independence, but what is not normal, what is not good, is to break everything — the rule of law, constitution," he added.
THE excitement has been building for many weeks now, but finally the Prep feature is only one sleep away.
Launching in Wednesday's Fraser Coast Chronicle, the My First Year 2018 liftout is an annual photo feature showcasing all of the Fraser Coast region's Prep classes for this year.
The feature is designed as a keepsake for friends and families of the Prep students to remember the major milestone of their first year at school.
More than 75 Prep classes have been photographed to show off the Coast's next generation.
Some students marked the occasion by making signs, while others decided to have their photographs taken in their play areas - all to show off the amazing learning environments experienced at school.
All the children have been excited for their moment of fame in the newspaper.
Don't forget that all Prep photos can be purchased online or by visiting the Fraser Coast offices in the Bay or Maryborough.
Next look at WWE Network subscriber numbers
The next WWE investor call will be held at the end of the month on October 26 at 11:00 a.m. ET (10:00 CT) with Vince McMahon, Michelle Wilson and George Barrios.
This call will revealed the latest WWE Network subscriber totals as of September 30. Network subscribers currently sit at 1.63 million subscribers as of Q2 2017. That figure was a drop from the 1.949 million subscribers WWE revealed in April following WrestleMania.
New network show to debut
A new series called “365” is currently in development for the WWE Network.
According to a report by PWInsider.com, the series will follow a specific WWE star for a full year in a documentary style. The first episode of the series is scheduled to focus on Kevin Owens and premiere following the Survivor Series PPV this year on November 19.
LOS ANGELES — A spokeswoman for Ralphie May says the comedian has died. He was 45.
In a statement Friday, publicist Stacey Pokluda says May died of cardiac arrest. She said he had been fighting pneumonia, which caused him to cancel a few appearances in the past month.
His body was found Friday morning at a private residence in Las Vegas.
On Wednesday, the round-faced May was named casino comedian of the year at the Global Gaming Expo. He was booked through the rest of 2017 at Harrah's Las Vegas.
May, a Tennessee native who was raised in Arkansas, parlayed a second-place finish on TV's "Last Comic Standing" in 2003 into TV and club appearances.
His publicist said May's survivors include his wife, Lahna Turner, and children April June and August James.
There is a tragic inconsistency in US President Donald Trump's response to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's use of sarin gas against his country's people. Trump said that he was moved to act by images of innocent children in Idlib province who had been killed by the deadly nerve agent.
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Even before a round of U.S. tariffs levied on China comes into force Friday, there are signs that the long-feared slowdown in global trade is under way.
Business surveys published this week show that global export growth, strong in 2017, has slowed to a relative crawl—helping to drive sharp stock market falls in big exporting nations like South Korea and Japan.
The...
WASHINGTON, Dec 11 (Reuters) - The U.S. State Department on Monday condemned Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s threat to ban opposition parties from participating in next year’s presidential elections.
“The Venezuelan people deserve the right to express their views and consent to governance through a free and fair democratic process that is open to all candidates,” the department said in a statement.
After three opposition parties boycotted mayoral elections on Sunday, Maduro said on Monday they should be banned from participating in future elections. (Reporting by Eric Walsh Editing by Sandra Maler)
Laguna Beach’s Open for Business workshop is set to take place on February 15
Ever wonder what the realities are of starting a business in the local area? No need to wonder anymore with the upcoming workshop that will cover any myths and engage within the community about these topics on Thu, Feb 15 from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. located at the Susi Q Center, 380 Third Street.
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Let’s get downtown buzzing by supporting local businesses
There will be informal conversations with representatives from City staff and Planning Commission, Chamber of Commerce and current business members. Commercial real estate agents, commercial building owners and managers, prospective business owners and their representatives are invited to attend these free workshops.
For more information, contact Anthony Viera at (949) 497-0398 or at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Erik Karlsson is putting on quite a show for the Ottawa Senators in their first-round series against the Boston Bruins. After helping them complete their come-from-behind win in Game 2 with a sensational play to set up Derrick Brassard on Saturday, he was back it again in the first period of Game 3 on Monday night when he set up a pair of goals just 25 seconds apart.
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The hotel is run by the fourth generation of the Gallinotto Cavagnera family, which has managed the hotel since 1902. Affable Maria Carla Gallinotto personally greets guests with a genuine warm welcome. The staff, meanwhile, are exceptionally courteous and professional, and many have worked here for years.
Tucked away at the back of the hotel in an internal courtyard with an outdoor heated swimming pool. There are free bikes, a tennis court a short walk away (€14/£12 per hour), and a rowing boat that can be used to visit the Castelli di Cannero. Guests can use the steam room, sauna and gym of sister-hotel Park Hotel Italia located a two-minute walk away. Afternoon wine tasting sessions take place daily, and there’s a small meeting room with a computer for guests’ use. There’s indoor parking (€14/£12 per day).
The head of the agency that issues identification codes to trading firms has said it is shifting its focus to capital markets firms from derivatives specialists, a move that will bring into scope an extra one million European and North American firms.
The Frankfurt-based Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (Gleif) is charged by its regulatory...
Several Valdosta transportation projects will be on the "to do list," starting in October, after a majority vote last week approved T-SPLOST funding.
Quilting Arts promises a new look for quilting television, with something for everyone who loves quilting. The show combines basic traditional quilt techniques every quilter needs to know with contemporary art designs and techniques.
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The winning numbers in Monday mornings drawing of the Tennessee Lottery’s “Cash 3” game were:
1-6-3
Lucky Sum: 10
The winning numbers in Monday mornings drawing of the Tennessee Lottery’s “Cash 4” game were:
5-2-5-3
Lucky Sum: 15
In this photo provided by Lands' End, a model wears a pink bikini from the Lands' End Sea & Sky collection. For those looking for the right swimsuit shopping experience that includes more size options, versions under $100 and generous return policies, there are plenty of stylish choices.
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"If a drug can tackle any serious illness with a 92% success rate, you'd expect the government to fund it," says co-chair of Rainbow Labour, Ian Pattison. "Taken daily, pre-exposure prophylaxis has been proven to reduce an HIV negative user's risk of contracting the virus by over 90%.
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Microsoft is calling for a Digital Geneva Convention, as global tensions over digital attacks continue to rise. The tech giant wants to see civilian use of the internet protected as part of an international set of accords, Brad Smith, the company's president and chief legal officer, said in a blog post.
The manifesto, published alongside his keynote address at the RSA conference in San Francisco on Tuesday, argued for codifying recent international norms around cyberwarfare and for establishing an independent agency to respond to and analyze cyberattacks.
And I thought unicorns were rare, this guy looks like a one of kind.
The moose is not albino, but instead appears to have a genetic mutation that turns its fur white. The moose, discovered in Varmland, Sweden, appears to be just one of the 100 white moose that exist in the country. Watch the video below and see the moose take a brief stroll through a stream.
BEIJING (AP) — China’s civil aviation authority says it has fined Dubai-based airline Emirates and barred it from adding new routes in China over the next six months after two of its flights were cited for unsafe operations.
The Civil Aviation Administration of China said in a statement Wednesday that the flights occurred on April 17 and May 18 over the city of Urumqi in China’s western Xinjiang region.
It said in the first instance an Emirates plane flew at the wrong height, and in the second a plane temporarily lost contact with air traffic control.
It has imposed a fine of 29,000 RMB ($4,300) on the Middle East’s largest airline.
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Authorities temporarily closed a stretch of one Detroit freeway to search for shell casings or other evidence in the apparently random shootings of four vehicles last week.
State police Lt. Michael Shaw says Monday likely would be the final day for such a search because snow is expected and snowplows will be clearing the pavement.
About two miles of westbound Interstate 94 on Detroit's east side was closed late Monday morning. Due to the weather, state police decided not to shut down a stretch of Interstate 96 where two of the shootings occurred.
Authorities have said they believe Thursday's shootings are linked. A motorist on I-94 was shot in the leg. No one was hurt in the other three vehicles that were shot.
Police say they're looking for a silver or gray sedan.
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A woman is behind bars after a vehicle pursuit Monday night in Marion County.
It started around 8 p.m. on Country Club Road in Fairmont and ended in the vicinity of Muriale's, according to 911 officials.
The woman hit a police cruiser, according to officials. She is currently in the North Central Regional Jail.
Fairmont police are investigating.
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Racism is a bitter pill to swallow, and the manufacturer of Ambien isn’t taking Roseanne Barr’s excuses lying down.
After the sitcom star blamed the insomnia drug for a racist tweet she sent Tuesday, global pharmaceutical giant Sanofi fired back:
People of all races, religions and nationalities work at Sanofi every day to improve the lives of people around the world. While all pharmaceutical treatments have side effects, racism is not a known side effect of any Sanofi medication. — Sanofi US (@SanofiUS) May 30, 2018
“People of all races, religions and nationalities work at Sanofi every day to improve the lives of people around the world,” the company said in a tweet Wednesday. “While all pharmaceutical treatments have side effects, racism is not a known side effect of any Sanofi medication.”
For Roseanne’s sake, hopefully Sanofi also manufactures something for severe burn treatments.
A father of three daughters who were sexually assaulted by Larry Nassar tried to attack the former USA Gymnastics doctor during a sentencing hearing.
Cross your fingers, Browns fans. Pray to your favorite deity and summon whatever good vibes you can…
Myles Garrett went down in Wednesday’s practice. Preliminary reports from the minicamp are it’s his left foot or ankle, and he tried to walk it off before getting more help.
#Browns Garrett limping off after would-be sack of Osweiler in 2 minute. Down on field in pain for a few moments — Mary Kay Cabot (@MaryKayCabot) June 14, 2017
Myles Garrett's left foot/ankle being examined by athletic trainer — Nate Ulrich (@NateUlrichABJ) June 14, 2017
#Browns Garrett on one knee after looking to walk it off — Fred Greetham (@FredGreetham) June 14, 2017
We will keep you posted as further details become available. Garrett has had lingering issues with that foot throughout the OTAs and missed some time as a precautionary measure.
WASHINGTON May 2 The U.S. Commerce Department said on Tuesday it plans to open investigations into possible dumping and subsidization of imports of tool chests and cabinets from China and Vietnam.
It said the decision follows a petition from Missouri-based Waterloo Industries Inc, a subsidiary of Fortune Brands and Home Security Inc.
In 2016, imports of tool chests from China and Vietnam totalled $990 million and $77 million, respectively, the department said in a statement. (Reporting by Eric Beech; Writing by Eric Walsh; Editing by Eric Beech)
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With the deer hunting season ending and many hunters bringing home bucks with antlers, there may be some who don’t know how to measure them. The Winnebago County Conservation Board will be hosting a free Deer Antler Measuring Workshop on Saturday morning, February 17th. It will take place in the multi-purpose room at the Forest City YMCA, 916 West “I” Street. Winnebago County Naturalist Lisa Ralls explains what the program entails.
The program will allow for all types of antlers to be measured, from deer mounts to shed antlers.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Public tours of the White House are scheduled to resume on March 7.
The tours had been temporarily suspended during the change in government and the beginning weeks of President Donald Trump’s administration.
But first lady Melania Trump announced Tuesday that the popular tours will resume early next month.
The tours of public areas of the White House are self-guided, and requests for a ticket must be submitted through a member of Congress.
Mrs. Trump says in her announcement that the White House is “a remarkable and historic site” whose beauty and history she is excited to share with the public.
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In this July 24, 2013, file photo, demonstrators rally in front of the White House in Washington, in favor of immigration reform. With just weeks left in office, the pressure is mounting for President Barack Obama to do something to solidify the future of hundreds of thousands of immigrants brought to the country as children who could face imminent deportation under the Trump administration.
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Most of us can only imagine, but as an athlete it must be pretty cool when you garner praise from your fellows at the top of their game – and when it comes to reflexes, David De Gea is the man you’d want to hear from.
Luckily for Tom Moores, the Spanish goalkeeper is just the man showing appreciation for this wicket-keeping performance the Nottinghamshire cricketer put in against Yorkshire.
Those diving catches are reminiscent of the remarkable saves De Gea has been pulling off in the Premier League this season.
So, naturally, De Gea’s response was to be expected – he gave Moores a big hand.
Whether or not De Gea is a big cricket fan isn’t clear, but Moores certainly appreciated the recognition – and even spotted an opportunity for some training experience.
Need to sort me out with a training session @D_DeGea ⚽️🏏 #GOAT https://t.co/Wm2UxWOq5Z — T O M M O O R E S (@TomMoores23) April 24, 2018
Get that keeper down to Old Trafford.
No, the other one.
× Police: Woman at Indianapolis airport smacked Delta employee, says ‘God told me to’
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Police arrested a woman at the Indianapolis International Airport after she allegedly smacked a Delta Air Lines employee and claimed God told her to do it.
Officers with the Indianapolis Airport Police Department (IAPD) responded to a report of battery at the Delta Air Lines ticket counter on Tuesday, April 11 around 10:25 p.m.
Police located suspect Shamanika Howard at the scene.
Howard told police she was at the ticket counter because she wanted to purchase a ticket. A Delta employee told Howard that she couldn’t purchase a ticket at that time because the counters were closed.
According to police, Howard said she smacked the employee because, “God told me to.”
The victim reported having a headache and pain on her head where she had been hit.
Howard was arrested and transported to the Adult Processing Center.
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We spoke to Lafayette Mayor-President Joel Robideaux about Congressman Steve Scalise.
Robideaux served with Scalise in the Louisiana Legislature.
Mayor-President Robideaux says he sends his thoughts and prayers to the congressman and his family.
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GREEN, Ohio -- A 17-year-old student posted a fake threat on social media that caused a lockdown at Green High School, sheriff's deputies said.
The Summit County Sheriff's Office is reviewing the Friday incident to determine whether the student will face criminal charges, sheriff's deputies said in a news release.
School officials placed the building on lockdown after they received a report of "threats of violence" posted on social media. The lockdown was lifted shortly before 10 a.m., sheriff's deputies said.
The student claimed to be in the building when he posted the threats, but deputies later found him at a house in Akron.
The investigation is ongoing.
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Fire officials in Thunder Bay, Ont., say a blaze in a north side apartment building was accidental and "smoking related."
Investigators have completed their probe of the Wednesday fire at Clark Towers — fire officials have also referred to it as Regency Towers — at the corner of Regent Street and Red River Road.
The occupant of the third-floor apartment unit where the fire reportedly started was admitted to the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre and is in stable condition, city officials said.
The fire prompted warnings from Thunder Bay Fire Rescue about leaving a building when the fire alarm sounds. Some residents reportedly were wondering the corridors during the fire, putting themselves at risk and making it more difficult for firefighters to rescue people and put out the blaze.
Season 11 End & Season 12 Start Dates
You can sort through your rollover rewards and review your progress on the Leaderboards between Seasons. It’s a great time to reflect on the accomplishments you’ve made and enjoy the fruits of your pre- and post-Season loot hunts!
Season 11 will be ending on the following dates and times:
North America: Friday, October 20 @ 5:00 p.m. PDT
Europe: Friday, October 20 @ 5:00 p.m. CEST
Asia: Friday, October 20 @ 5:00 p.m. KST
Season 12 will begin about three weeks afterward on the dates below:
North America: Thursday, November 9 @ 5:00 p.m. PDT
Europe: Thursday, November 9 @ 5:00 p.m. CEST
Asia: Thursday, November 9 @ 5:00 p.m. KST
Note: Season 12 will begin on a Thursday to ensure there is adequate time to respond to potential issues with Seasons before the weekend begins.
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GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) – The Greenville Police Department says a Battleboro woman who was taken to the hospital after being hit by a car Sunday evening has died.
Mary Price, 52, of Battleboro, was struck by a vehicle around 9 p.m. Sunday in front of the Taco Bell on Stantonsburg Road.
She was transported to the Vidant Medical Center where she later died as a result of her injuries, officers said.
Greenville police say low lighting and not crossing within a crosswalk may have been a factor in the crash.
The driver in the accident has not been charged at this point, officers said.
Members of the Greenville Police Department Traffic Safety Unit are investigating.
Any witnesses are encouraged to call the Greenville Police Department at 252-329-4315.
Farmington Hills based PAPA Weeze Productions presents the Michigan premiere of "Getting Ed Laid," an award-winning short film starring Ed Asner and Jean Smart , on April 27, 2017 at 8:30 pm at the Maple Theater, 4135 W. Maple Rd., Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301. Ed Asner, winner of multiple Emmy and Golden Globe Awards, will be in attendance for the film and a Question and Answer session following the 23 minute film, which won the Garden State Film Festival's Abbott and Costello Best Short Comedy of 2016.
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Bernalillo County Sheriff’s deputies are looking for a suspect who shot a convenience store clerk in northwest Albuquerque.
BCSO says it happened Friday night around 7:40 p.m. at the Chevron Station near Unser and Paradise.
When they arrived, deputies found the clerk who had been shot in the groin. The man was taken to the hospital while conscious and breathing.
Deputies say the suspect fled from the scene on foot. He is described as a Hispanic male, but no other information is available at this time.
Earlier on Friday, another convince store clerk was shot during a robbery at a northeast Albuquerque Circle K . Police say the suspect in that case has since been arrested.
'Roseanne' is done, but the Conner family may not be
'Roseanne' is done, but the Conner family may not be
A hazardous materials unit went to a home in Chino early Sunday, March 11 after several large storage containers of pool chemicals in the garage began giving off what was described as large amount of smoke, the Chino Valley Fire District reported.
Residents of the home in the 12000 block of Roswell Avenue were evacuated after the 4:15 a.m. call, and neighbors were advised to shelter in place while the hazardous materials team got the fuming chemicals under control. No injuries to residents or firefighters were reported.
Because of the large amount of chemicals at the home, the San Bernardino County Fire Department Hazardous Materials Division and the City of Chino Building Division were each notified, according to a news release from the district.
Ronaldo wants out of Real Madrid, nine years after signing from Manchester United in a then world-record £80million transfer deal.
The 33-year-old is understood to be furious at the La Liga giants for their refusal to grant him pay parity with Lionel Messi and Neymar.
Juventus appear to be in pole position to sign Ronaldo, with former club United and Ligue 1 side PSG both cooling their interest.
And Marca suggest Ronaldo’s determination to leave Real may stem from what happened during their Spanish Super Cup showdown with Barcelona last August.
Real Madrid thumped their Catalan rivals 3-1 at the Nou Camp.
Gerard Pique scored an own goal for Barcelona with Messi then equalising from the penalty spot.
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Solveig Johnson, who has 140 homes sales in under four years, has joined The Muljat Group in Bellingham as a real estate broker.
Johnson has earned the ASP Home Staging certification. She also been involved in three successful house flips, during which she gained practical knowledge about the costs and added value of making improvements to a property.
The Muljat Group has the highest volume of sales per agent in Whatcom County, and is located at 510 Lakeway Drive. For more information, call Johnson at 360-303-8048 or visit www.muljatgroup.com
Austin is on edge after the fourth explosion in less than a month injured two young cyclists late Sunday. Police asked residents of the Travis Country neighborhood to stay home as they investigated the blast, which may have been triggered by a tripwire.
It is not yet known if Sunday night's explosion is related to the three package bombs that killed two people and injured two more in recent weeks.
Here & Now's Robin Young speaks with Matt Largey (@mattlargey), managing editor at KUT.
Tinkler: No title advantage for City
The Citizens temporarily sit at the summit of the league standings a point ahead of Kaizer Chiefs, but have played more games than fellow championship challengers SuperSport United, Bidvest Wits and Mamelodi Sundowns, who all have CAF commitments to honour in a busy period for South Africa’s top clubs. And Tinkler, having previously guided former club Orlando Pirates in the CAF Confederation Cup, knows all too well the rigours of playing on the continent while juggling domestic fixtures simultaneously. “It’s a very, very tight programme – I’ve been there,” h Read Full Story
Both the Clinton County Bat Dawgs and Lady Bat Dawgs were defeated in the opening rounds of the district tournament last week, but had several members announced to the All District Tournament Teams.
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YEREVAN, June 13. /ARKA/. The Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs of Armenia and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Armenia have opened an official representation office in the Chinese city of Ningbo, the Armenian Ministry of Economic Development and Investments said today.
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MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – While the Minnesota Vikings’ season didn’t end the way they or the fans hoped it would, they can take solace in the fact that they pulled off one of the greatest football plays of all time in the Minneapolis Miracle.
Or at least the best play of the year. That’s the award the Minneapolis Miracle received at the NFL Honors Saturday night.
KEENUM.
DIGGS.
GAME OVER. The Minneapolis Miracle is the @Bridgestone Elite Performance Play of the Year! #NFLHonors pic.twitter.com/b0ImnRYZk5 — NFL (@NFL) February 4, 2018
The play – also known as Buffalo Right Seven Heaven – shocked the Saints (and, probably, the Vikings too) as Case Keenum heaved a pass to Stefon Diggs, who caught it and – thanks to a whiffed tackle by Saints safety Marcus Williams – took it to the house for a walk-off touchdown.
Let’s not talk about what happened one week later – for now, let’s bask in the glow of the Minneapolis Miracle, the NFL’s Play of the Year.
April 20 Nikkei:
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GETTY Ben Woodburn burst onto the scene at the end of the season
Recent reports suggested Welshman Bale wants Real to sign Woodburn. It is thought he sees the 17-year-old as the natural heir to Cristiano Ronaldo. Woodburn made a name for himself when he became Liverpool’s youngest-ever goalscorer in the EFL Cup win over Leeds in November.
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Bale is already believed to have been vocal about voicing his transfer suggestions to Real. And according to Spanish news outlet Diario Gol, Bale is well aware interest will rise for his compatriot. It is thought Woodburn could fetch around £1million.
Fifth Third Bank branch robbed in Melrose Park
Surveillance photo of the suspect who robbed a Fifth Third Bank branch Monday morning in Melrose Park. | FBI
A bank was robbed Monday morning in west suburban Melrose Park.
The non-takeover robbery happened at 9:10 a.m. at the Fifth Third Bank branch at 2501 North Ave. in Melrose Park, according to FBI spokesman Garrett Croon.
The suspect was described as a 5-foot-10 black man with a medium build in his 30s or 40s, Croon said.
A reward up to $1,000 is being offered for information leading to his arrest. Anyone with information is asked to call the FBI at (312) 421-6700.
× Suspect charged with murder in Governor’s Inn shooting
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A suspect connected to a murder at the Governor’s Inn has been taken into custody.
On Monday, Christopher Mabry was booked into the Shelby County jail and charged with first-degree murder in the death of Donnell Love.
Love was killed on February 12, 2017, inside a motel room in the 2400 block of Mt. Moriah.
Shortly after the murder, police released surveillance images of three men they say rushed into Love’s room and killed him. That’s when a witness came forward claiming to have seen the trio shoot the victim multiple times. After the shooting, the suspects reportedly turned the gun on them, demanding cash and their other belongings.
Mabry has a criminal history that includes aggravated robbery, aggravated assault, possession of a handgun and theft of property charges.
Just like last year, the White House has released a national budget proposal that drastically slashes foreign aid. What would this money do? For starters, it ensures that millions of people get treatment for tuberculosis, which is currently the world's biggest infectious killer. It helps babies get the medical care and nutrition they need to grow into healthy kids. It gives girls a chance to go to school.
Cutting these programs denies millions of people a future. This is not who we are. Congress knows it, which is why it fought back last year to stop the proposed cuts. It must do the same now.
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RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - A Richmond man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison in the killing of a 19-year-old woman who was found bludgeoned to death in a driveway.
Mark Sheppard Jr. entered an Alford plea to second-degree murder Thursday in the 2016 death of Shy'nisha Walker of Richmond. Under an Alford plea, defendants do not have to admit guilt, but acknowledge that prosecutors likely have enough evidence to convict.
Prosecutors alleged that Sheppard killed Walker because he feared she would implicate him in a fraud scheme.
Walker's body was found in Amelia County. She had been bludgeoned in the head with a mallet.
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It may have been a tap in from 12 yards into an empty net by Lee Brown will forever be remembered as the man who sent Bristol Rovers back to League One.
Brown hit the injury-time winner, following up a rebound off the post from a Matty Taylor strike, in the 2015/16 season to earn Rovers automatic promotion from League Two with a 2-1 victory over Dagenham & Redbridge.
Tonight, after the 1-1 draw with Wigan Athletic, Rovers manager Darrell Clarke revealed the defender will leave the club at the end of the season .
Brown, 27, is one of the longest serving players at the club, having played 301 games in seven seasons, netting 22 goals.
And Gasheas reacted with an outpouring of emotion to the news he will leave at the end of the season.
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Samsung Electronics will announce this month the results of an investigation into what caused some of its Galaxy Note 7 smartphones to catch fire, the JoongAng Ilbo newspaper reported on Monday citing unnamed sources.
The South Korean firm said in October it was examining all aspects of the phone, suggesting there may be a combination of factors that contributed to one of the costliest product safety failures in tech history.
The world's top smartphone maker warned of a $5.1 billion hit to its operating profit over three quarters following its decision to permanently halt Galaxy Note 7 sales in October.
Investors and analysts have said it is critical for Samsung to identify the root cause of the fires in order to rebuild consumer trust and avoid repeating the same mistakes.
A Samsung Electronics spokesman declined to comment.
Who among us hasn't dreamed about being on the receiving end of a private serenade from NSYNC? Surely, we aren't the only ones.
In this sneak peek of the highly-anticipated upcoming Lifetime original movie Britney Ever After, exclusive to E! News, fans get their first glimpse of the flick's version of everyone's favorite boy band as they surprise Britney Spears (played by Natasha Bennett) on her birthday with some sweet, sweet harmonies before she blows out her candles.
It's cheesy and adorable and everything we'd expect from the real thing. Who cares if we have to squint to make the boys look like their real-life counterparts?
ARLINGTON, Va. -- The Washington Capitals have acquired forward Tyler Graovac from the Minnesota Wild for a 2018 fifth-round pick.
Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan announced the trade Wednesday night. The deal gives Washington a second forward under contract for next season to satisfy the minimum exposure requirements for the upcoming Vegas Golden Knights expansion draft.
Because they have Graovac, the Capitals can protect center Lars Eller.
Graovac has one year left on his contract at a salary-cap hit of $625,000. He played 52 games for Minnesota last season, scoring two goals and adding two assists.
In addition to helping with the expansion draft, the 24-year-old could be a fit on cap-strapped Washington's roster next season.
Charles Jenkins, a U.S Army deserter to North Korea who married a Japanese abductee and lived in Japan after their release, has died. He was 77.
A group representing families of Japanese abductees to North Korea said Tuesday that Jenkins died the day before.
Jenkins, of Rich Square, North Carolina, was found collapsed outside his home in Sado, northern Japan, rushed to a hospital and later pronounced dead. The cause of death wasn't released.
Jenkins disappeared in January 1965 while patrolling along the Demilitarized Zone dividing North and South Korea. He came to Japan in 2004 to be with his wife Hitomi Soga, who was kidnapped to North Korea in 1978 but allowed to visit home in 2002 and stayed. The two met in North Korea and had two daughters.
ROCK SPRINGS — Governor Matt Mead​ spoke at the Rock Springs Chamber of Commerce​ December Connections Luncheon today.
He discussed the budget and other topics. You can watch the Governor’s comments in their entirety.
The Russian spy ship Viktor Leonov is treading water on the East Coast of the United States, just within international waters. Meanwhile, Russia has also deployed a new ground-launched intermediate-range cruise missile in violation of a 1987 treaty with the US
FLINT, Mich. (AP) — A state official is contradicting Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder about when the governor learned about a Flint area Legionnaires’ disease outbreak.
Harvey Hollins, who was coordinating the state’s response to the Flint water crisis, says he told Snyder by phone in December 2015. But the governor has repeatedly said he didn’t know until the next month when he announced the outbreak.
Snyder’s office declined to comment Friday.
The issue emerged as Hollins testified at a court hearing involving Nick Lyon, head of the Department of Health and Human Services. Lyon is charged with involuntary manslaughter and misconduct. Prosecutors say he failed to alert the public quickly about Legionnaires’.
A judge must decide whether to send Lyon to trial. Some experts have linked Legionnaires’ to Flint’s poor water quality in 2014-15.
Poverty is a big deal – it affects about 41 million people in the United States every year – yet the federal government spends a huge amount of money to end poverty. How can this be? And how do we even measure poverty in the first place? This week on Words and Numbers, Antony Davies and James R. Harrigan answer these questions and delve into what can be done to help the poor.
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Transportation Security Administration officers say a gun was recovered in a Southwest Airlines co-pilot's carry-on bag Monday morning at Albany International Airport. The .380 caliber handgun was loaded with six bullets, the TSA says in a news release.
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McLaren chassis among best in 2017 says Alonso
McLaren's 2017 chassis is "one of the best" on the grid.
That is the claim of Fernando Alonso, who is apparently pinning the team's ongoing competitive crisis solely on engine partner Honda.
"With the power deficit that we have, we have proved in these races that we have one of the best chassis in the championship," the Spaniard is quoted by AS newspaper.
Alonso was speaking after the latest reliability problems struck by the flagging Honda 'power unit' in Bahrain.
"It's a shame that we have to change the engine for reliability and not when it is out of kilometres, but that's what we have right now," he said.
"It was going to be a difficult race, and now it will be even more difficult," added Alonso.
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With the warm weather approaching, many residents will pick up around their yards. Staring Monday, households can take that to the yard waste site.
The waste site opened to La Crosse city residents only Marco Drive on Isle La Plume. Residents can drop off yard waste Monday through Friday from 11 am to 7 pm and on Saturday and Sunday from 11 am to 4 pm.
Things like brush, leaves, grass clippings and garden plants will be accepted. This year households can also drop off food waste.
"I just think it's cool that this year we're allowed to put in food scraps into the yard waste system," Harter's Quick Clean-Up manager Gary Harter said. "I think that's a big plus for our system."
The drop off side won't accept proteins, like meat. Also, you can't drop off concrete, plastics, logs, tree trunks or stumps. You can learn more at the City of La Crosse website.
A Westchester County man has been found guilty of fatally shooting a college student in a park.
Stivenson Desir of New Rochelle was convicted of murder and criminal possession of a weapon on Tuesday in the death of 19-year-old Brandon Lawrence.
The Iona College freshman from Yonkers was found dead on a ballfield at Lincoln Park in New Rochelle on April 3.
Prosecutors say the two had attended a party hours earlier at off-campus housing. They then joined three other men at the park where two of the men engaged in a pre-arranged fist fight.
While watching the fight, prosecutors say Desir pulled out a gun and fired, striking Lawrence in the torso.
Desir is to be sentenced May 3. The 20-year-old man faces 25 years to life in prison.
Esports stars are pairing with NBA All-Stars, NFL playmakers and big-time celebrities in a Fornite celebrity pro-am in Los Angeles with millions of dollars going to charity.
Paul George headlines the list of athletes picking up a set of joysticks, with Bears running back Tarik Cohen, Pistons guard Reggie Jackson, boxer Tyron Woodley and MMA fighter Demetrius Johnson also getting in on the action.
George has been known to play Fortnite online with strangers, while Cohen is an admitted addict of the survival game.
Fortnite is ruining my sleep pattern 😂 — Tarik Cohen (@TarikCohen) February 2, 2018
The winning pro-am pair gets $1 million to split among charities of its choice.
As noted in the release, the $3 million in prize money for the pro-am will not come from the $100,000,000 Epic Games is using to fund Fortnite competitions around the country.
Epic Games will live stream the pro-am at 6:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, June 12.
LONDON — Big Ben will fall silent next week in London as a major restoration project gets underway.
The bongs of the iconic bell will be stopped on Aug. 21 to protect workers during a four-year, 29-million-pound ($38 million) conservation project that includes repair of the Queen Elizabeth Tower, which houses Big Ben and its clock.
Steve Jaggs, keeper of the Great Clock, said Monday that the mechanism will be dismantled piece by piece and its four dials will be cleaned and repaired.
Big Ben has been stopped several times since it first sounded in 1859, but the current restoration project will mark the longest period of silence for the bell.
It will still sound on big occasions, such as Remembrance Sunday.
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HANOVER TOWNSHIP, Pa. -- The victim in a decades-old cold case in Luzerne County has been laid to rest.
The body of a woman who went missing in 1970--but wasn't identified until earlier this year--was taken to her final resting place Wednesday.
Lucille Frye was buried at Maple Hill Cemetery in Hanover Township.
Her body was found in a wooded area off Interstate 81 near Nuangola back in 1970. It was too badly decomposed for police to identify her.
Experts used DNA evidence to positively identify her remains earlier this year.
Police in Luzerne County say they consider this a homicide case that remains unsolved.
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Firefighters have been called to a tractor ablaze in Badwell Ash.
A crew from Elmswell is using two hose reel jets to extinguish the fire, in Langham Road.
A spokeswoman for Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service said the tractor was ‘well alight’.
The fire service was called at 12.52pm.
ST. LOUIS (AP) — The Blues and Blackhawks took to the outdoors Monday, with Vladimir Tarasenko scoring twice in a 1:53 span of the third period and Jake Allen stopping 22 shots to lead St. Louis to a 4-1 victory over Chicago in the Winter Classic at Busch Stadium.
It was 46 degrees when play began before a sellout crowd of 46,556, the sixth largest for a Winter Classic. This was the 21st regular-season outdoor NHL game.
The Blues went ahead 2-1 when Tarasenko made a backhand pass that hit Nilas Hjalmarsson’s skate and slipped by goalie Corey Crawford at 12:05 of the third period. Tarasenko then scored on a wrist shot over Crawford’s shoulder at 13:58, giving him 18 goals this season. Robbi Fabbri assisted on both goals.
The Blues added an empty-net goal by Alexander Steen at 18:46.
Rachel Maddow reports on what is known so far about the mass shooting at a Republican congressional baseball team practice, the shooting suspect, James Hodgkinson, killed by police, and the heroics of those who responded to the shooting.
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Tow truck driver, 2 others steal Mercedes Benz G-Wagon
A tow vehicle driver, Abiodun Olaniyi, and two others were on Tuesday charged before an Ikeja Chief Magistrate’s Court for allegedly stealing an accident vehicle — a jeep — valued at N3.5 million. The accused — Olaniyi, 40, and his accomplices, Ahmed Jimoh, 26, And Yusuf Nazif, 28 — who all reside at Magodo area […]
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BERLIN (AP) — The German government says the leaders of Germany, Russia, Ukraine and France have renewed their commitment to implementing a faltering peace deal for eastern Ukraine.
Chancellor Angela Merkel’s office said the German leader spoke by phone Monday night with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko and French President Francois Hollande.
A 2015 peace deal brokered by France and Germany has helped reduce the scale of fighting, but violence has continued and attempts at a political settlement have failed.
The German statement early Tuesday said the four leaders stressed their commitment to implementing the “security and political aspects of the deal,” underlined the importance of respecting a cease-fire and urged progress on the exchange of prisoners.
They voiced hope that the four-country format will continue under France’s next president.
In practice, failures in system development, like unemployment in Russia, happens a lot despite official propaganda to the contrary. -- Paul Licker
BJP President Amit Shah on Monday sought the support of the people of Uttar Pradesh to bring about a "parivartan" in the state in the coming assembly elections.
Addressing the 'Maha Parivartan' rally at Ramabai Sthal here, Shah said the state had been ruined by both the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) and the Samajwadi Party.
The time had come to change the destiny of the country's most populous state, he said.
Take potshots at the ongoing feud in the Samajwadi Party, Shah said the "chacha" and "bhatija" were squabbling while the development of the state had taken a backseat.
And referring to BSP chief Mayawati, he said even the "bua" had not contributed positively to the state and it was because of these two parties that Uttar Pradesh remained backward.
He said an all round development of Uttar Pradesh would become possible only when the BJP was voted to power.
Smer will not permit serious personnel changes simply due to students' protests, according to expert on civic campaigns, Juraj Rizman. Students organising protests against corruption did not choose the best possible strategy, according to expert on civic campaigns, Juraj Rizman of Via Iuris NGO.
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A hostile man wearing a pink hoodie, one gardening glove and a scarf has threatened to 'DC' a passer-by.
The unusual altercation was captured on camera outside a shopping mall in Perth.
'You want me to bust your a*** for you brah?,' the furious man asks with his fists raised, seemingly holding a key between his fingers.
'You want to get DC'd or what? You want to get DC'd brother?' the man continued.
A hostile man wearing a pink hoodie, one gardening glove and a scarf has threatened to 'DC' a passer-by
'Do you want me to blow your globe for you brother? I'm gonna blow your globe c***.'
Passers-by can be heard asking the man to calm down, telling him there were children around.
When the other man walked away, the aggressor lowered his fists and began mumbling about 'Elvis' and 'king hits.'
The video has been viewed close to one million times since it was uploaded on Saturday.
'Do you want me to blow your globe for you brother? I'm gonna blow your globe c***,' the man said
Mayweather, UFC star McGregor agree to August fight
Undefeated boxer Floyd Mayweather and mixed martial arts champion Conor McGregor, two of the most popular athletes in their respective sport, have agreed to a crossover fight in the ring on August 26 in Las Vegas, Mayweather said in a tweet on Wednesday.
Molestation saga: I meant no harm,Shina Peters apologizes
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Authorities say three tanker cars of ethanol remain in a rural creek, three days after a fiery train derailment in northwestern Iowa.
Officials with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources say the fire finally went out midday yesterday.
The blaze erupted after the derailment around 1 a.m. Friday on a trestle bridge spanning Jack Creek near Graettinger.
Federal safety officials say 15 of 20 tanker cars filled with ethanol left the tracks, with five plunging into the creek.
Officials say two of the five cars have been pulled out, but three were left in the creek yesterday after recovery work was suspended because of a snowstorm.
The department says creek water checks downstream found no obvious signs of a spill.
Washington (CNN)The US military dropped America's most powerful non-nuclear bomb on ISIS targets in Afghanistan Thursday, the first time this type of weapon has been used in battle, according to US officials.
A GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast Bomb (MOAB), nicknamed the "mother of all bombs," was dropped at 7:32 p.m. local time, according to four US military officials with direct knowledge of the mission. A MOAB is a 30-foot-long, 21,600-pound, GPS-guided munition
President Donald Trump called it "another successful job" later Thursday. The bomb was dropped by an MC-130 aircraft, stationed in Afghanistan and operated by Air Force Special Operations Command, Pentagon spokesman Adam Stump told CNN.
With March Madness in full effect, P.J. Tucker decided to get in on the action with a pair of the very exclusive “Georgetown” Air Jordan III Retros for Houston’s game against Minnesota. In the heated affair, it was James Harden leading the way for the Rockets as he finished the night with 34 points and 12 dimes in the adidas Harden Vol.2.
OKC’s big three continued their parade of PE signature models with Russell Westbrook in his navy Jordan Why Not Zer0.1, Melo in his team-colored Jordan Melo M13 and Paul George donning his yellow Nike PG2s. Also getting some shine in the sneaker spotlight was Terrence Ferguson as he brought out another fire colorway of the Under Armour Heatseeker.
Other standouts on the evening included Tobias Harris with the fresh “3D” Nike Zoom Kobe 11 EM, Montrezl Harrell rocking both the Jordan Melo 5.5 and the Nike Zoom Kobe VII “Wolf” and C.J. Miles staying on the Jordan tip with the Air Jordan XIII Retro “Dirty Bred.”
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Bader has gone 0-for-14 in his last five games for Triple-A Memphis and is slashing .288/.345/.594 with the Redbirds this season.
The 23-year-old outfielder was sent back down to Memphis on Aug. 1 after having slashed .286/.348/.381 over his first 23 big-league plate appearances. Bader did start off hot in his second Triple-A stint of 2017, hitting .333 (5-for-15) over his first four games. One of those hits was Bader's 20th round tripper of the season, making it the first time he's reached that milestone in his professional career. He also slugged 16 homers with Double-A Springfield last season before a promotion to the Redbirds, so his power profile is certainly trending in the right direction.
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Located in the bustling neighborhood of the 6th district in Vienna, this 300sqm apartment is a place of retreat for a well-travelled design aficionado.
The apartment is divided in two units with seamless connection through wooden sliding doors. High ceilings and big windows create an overall spacious feel. The bright open-plan living, kitchen and dining space is the center of the apartment where friends come together for long dinners and endless talks.
A composition of custom-made interiors, wooden furniture, rough linen and carpets, selected mid-century vintage finds and unique objects complement the general monochrome and understated design concept.
New York man takes his turtles on leashes for a walk
A man was spotted recently taking an “only in New York” walk with his beloved pets — a pair of turtles on leashes.
A video posted to Twitter by CeFaan Kim shows the Harlem resident out for a stroll with his two turtles, who are walking down the sidewalk on leashes.
“This guy… in East Harlem walking his turtles. #OnlyInNewYork” Kim tweeted.
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WASHINGTON (Sputnik)The United States’ benchmark interest rate will increase by 25 basis points to a range of 1 percent to 1.25 percent, now that the nation’s labor market and inflation have reached expected levels, the US Federal Reserve’s policy-setting Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) said in a statement on Wednesday.
"In view of realized and expected labor market conditions and inflation, the Committee decided to raise the target range for the federal funds rate to 1 to 1-1/4 percent," the statement said.
WASHINGTON (AP) - A D.C. Council member apologized for a social media post in which he claimed that Jewish financiers control the climate.
The Washington Post reported Sunday that Trayon White Sr. (D-Ward 8) posted a video to his official Facebook page as snow flurries were hitting the nation's capital.
He said, "D.C. keep talking about 'We are a resilient city.' And that's a model based off the Rothschilds controlling the climate to create natural disasters they can pay for to own the cities."
White apologized, saying he didn't realize his remarks were anti-Semitic.
The newspaper reported Monday that White contended that the Rothchilds' control the World Bank and the federal government, making those remarks during a February gathering of top officials.
The Rothschilds are a famous European business dynasty that has been subject to anti-Semitic conspiracy theories.
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Police don't know how the thief of thieves entered the unoccupied room to remove the jewelry. TMZ, which first reported the news, said Stamos rushed to the hotel after the incident to comfort McHugh.
IREDELL COUNTY, N.C. An Iredell County woman is in jail after deputies say she shot her boyfriend following an argument on Saturday night. According to the Iredell County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to a domestic disturbance that led to a shooting in the 100 block of Kite Lane in Statesville just before midnight Saturday.
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Aptos/La Selva FD and Central FD are conducting a joint recruitment/promotional opportunity for the position of Fire Inspector. The Aptos/La Selva Fire Protection District is the host agency for this joint recruitment. The District is accepting applications on behalf of both agencies from individuals who meet the requirements of the position.
The deadline to apply is no later than 1700 Hrs. (5 PM) on Friday, February 2. Postmarks, emailed or faxed copies will not be accepted. For more information, including application materials and detailed job description, visit the Career Planning page of our website at: http://aptosfire.com/Default.aspx?tabid=123
Meek Mill is a free man but he hasn’t escaped the grasp of Judge Genece Brinkley yet. TMZ reports the controversial judge who has presided over his case will remain in the seat going forward.
The report shares a different state judge was petitioned and the bid to strip the case from Judge Brinkley was denied. The judge stated he couldn’t go against the ruling of a judge of equal stature before sharing “I wear the same robe as she does.”
Meek’s legal team approached the debate in court with a different tactic, they recalled Judge Brinkley’s claim of sustaining a head injury, which led her disabled and incapacitated. The claim was in a civil suit against another woman that resulted in the “severe head trauma.”
Unfortunately for Meek, an adjustment to his case will not be happening. On the brighter side business has picked up for the MMG star and he will be taking the Hot 97 Summer Jam stage this year in New York City.
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China's New Mine Hunter Enters Service
(Source: People's Daily Online; issued Dec 30, 2016)
By Sun Wenyu
The PLA navy's mine hunter, Donggang, officially entered active service on Dec. 29. The vessel consists of a mother ship and three 100-ton distant-control minesweepers. The displacement of the mother ship is close to 600 tons.
With an advanced design and mine-hunting system, the vessel is able to locate and destroy various types of underwater mines.
With its low cost and easy maintenance, operation of the ship doesn't require a large crew. In the future, the ship will be mainly responsible for investigation, seabed monitoring, patrolling and escorting. Dozens of missile operators have already been selected and intensively trained for work on the vessel.
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Five key pieces of evidence led Hillsborough County deputies to a Riverview father who is now accused of killing his teenage daughter.
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – Jury selection is underway Monday in the trial of two former UAlbany students in the 2016 CDTA bus assault case.
Asha Burwell, Ariel Agudio, and a third woman, Alexis Briggs, claimed to have been the targets or a racially motivated attack in January 2016.
After an investigation, police say it became clear that the three women were, in fact, the aggressors.
Briggs has already taken a deal in the case.
Burwell and Agudio are facing multiple charges, including assault and falsely reporting an incident, and say they plan to have their story heard in court.
News10 ABC will continue to bring you the latest developments throughout the trial.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Taylor Fritz saved three match points in a third-set tiebreaker to beat No. 8 seed Yen-Hsun Lu 4-6, 7-6 (4), 7-6 (7) on Tuesday night in the first round of the Memphis Open.
Fritz, the runner-up in this event last year, won without ever breaking Lu's serve.
Earlier Tuesday, qualifier Darian King defeated No. 5 seed Bernard Tomic 6-4, 6-4. King, ranked 140th in the world, dropped just 12 points in 10 service games against the 32nd-ranked Tomic.
Other winners Tuesday included No. 7 seed Steve Darcis, Ryan Harrison, Matthew Ebden and Tim Smyczek.
Harrison won 6-3, 7-5 over Konstantin Kravchuk to advance to a second-round matchup with No. 3 seed Sam Querrey. Darcis won 7-5, 3-6, 6-4 over Radu Albot. Smyczek beat Frances Tiafoe 6-3, 5-7, 6-3.
Ebden rallied from a break down in each of the last two sets to beat Peter Polansky 6-7 (4), 6-3, 6-1.
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Atkinson, who watched Saturday's game against the Coyotes from the press box, will return to the lineup for Tuesday's home game versus the Oilers, Steve Gorten of The Columbus Dispatch reports.
Blue Jackets coach John Tortorella evidently has no trepidation about sitting star players when they're caught in a lengthy point drought -- Atkinson hasn't marked the scoresheet in six straight games -- but fortunately for him, the Blue Jackets shut out the 'Yotes on home ice, 1-0. Atkinson has been an extremely frustrating player to own in fantasy since he's only collected nine points (six goals, three assists) in 25 games, though there's hope that his short break away from game ice has allowed him to clear his head and come back stronger.
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LONDON, April 10 (IFR) - Romania is set to raise €1.75bn via a dual-tranche euro offering, according to a lead.
The sovereign has launched a new €1bn 10-year bond at 170bp over mid-swaps. The notes were initially marketed at 185bp area over, and guidance was set at plus 175bp-180bp.
Romania has launched a €750m reopening of its €1.25bn 3.875% notes due October 2035 at a yield of 3.55%. That compares to an initial marketing level of 3.65% area, and guidance at 3.60% area. The total outstanding size of the bond will increase to €2bn.
The aggregate order books were over €3.25bn at the last update, with a skew to the 10-year. The deal is today's business via Barclays, Citigroup, Erste Group, ING and Societe Generale.
Romania is rated Baa3/BBB-/BBB-. (Reporting by Robert Hogg; editing by Sudip Roy)
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump has signed legislation that would help people with deadly diseases try experimental treatments.
Trump signed the Right to Try bill on Wednesday. He called it a "fundamental freedom" that will provide hope and save lives.
The bill cleared the House last week following an emotional debate in which Republicans said it would help thousands of people in search of hope. Many Democrats said the measure was dangerous and would give patients false hope.
Trump embraced the plan during his State of the Union address, saying people who are terminally ill shouldn't have to leave the country to seek cures.
The measure gives people diagnosed with life-threatening conditions who have exhausted treatment options access to unproven drugs without needing permission from the Food and Drug Administration.
Stephen Brook provides individual reports on the latest releases from Barolo, Barbaresco and Roero, with tasting notes and scores for more than 170 wines...
The great Nebbiolo wines of Piedmont have an avid following, so the release of new vintages always generates some excitement – and occasionally some disappointment.
The starting gun is triggered at an event in Alba now known as Nebbiolo Prima. It’s not an official launch, but is the first opportunity for the press and sommeliers to taste the new releases of Barolo, Barbaresco and Roero at a leisurely pace.
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ABC/Tyler GoldenIt looks like John Legend and family took a break from their busy schedule of jet-setting around the world to stay in for a movie night over the weekend.
Wife Chrissy Teigen took several Snapchat photos, captured by Elle.com, of her hubby, daughter Luna, and their dog, Puddy, as they enjoyed several movies.
“saturday,” wrote Chrissy for her Instagram picture of John and Luna staring at the TV screen.
Luna, John and Chrissy have been enjoying a family vacation in Italy, chronicled by their recent Instagram pictures.
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Israel Defense Forces tanks have opened fire at a Hamas observation post, in response to rocket fire into Israel, according to Gaza sources.
The Gaza rocket apparently exploded in an open area, causing no casualties or damage.
The flight instructor and student pilot were practicing landings to a full stop at the airport in Kankakee, Ill.
During the sixth landing, the student overcontrolled the Cessna 172 during the landing flare.
The flight instructor attempted to correct the flight control inputs, however he was unable to overcome the strength of the student pilot on the flight controls.
The airplane hit a bank of snow on the left side of the runway and nosed over.
The left wing and fuselage were substantially damaged.
Probable cause: The student pilot’s improper flight control inputs, resulting in the loss of control during the landing flare.
NTSB Identification: CEN15CA151
This February 2015 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others.
Environmental Education Specialist Rick Wiltraut of the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources leads a group Sunday on a First Day Hike at Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center in Bushkill Township. Environmental Education Specialist Rick Wiltraut of the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources leads a group Sunday on a First Day Hike at Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center in Bushkill Township.
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Big Ben will fall silent for four years as it closes its doors to visitors for a major £29million refurbishment project.
The iconic London landmark will stop chiming as it undergoes a series of repairs under plans to stop the clock from grinding to a halt.
It will be the third time that the chime has not rung out over London for 150 years, having previously stopped for nine months of repairs in 1976 and six weeks in 2007.
Billionaire kidnapper, Evans must be well protected – Femi Falana tells IGP, Idris
Human right lawyer, Femi Falana, has called on the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris to ensure that arrested kidnap kingpin, Chukwudi Onwuamadike also known as Evans is well protected in custody. In a statement he signed, the activist lawyer said Evans should be adequately protected so he can face justice squarely. Falana commended the […]
Billionaire kidnapper, Evans must be well protected – Femi Falana tells IGP, Idris
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A tired Ibrahimovic was dropped to the bench for Sunday's 2-0 win and his replacement Rashford opened the scoring after seven minutes. The goal was part of an impressive all-round display by the young striker which led critics to suggest United were better without Ibrahimovic.
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But the 35-year-old remains United's top scorer this season and Carragher thinks he can still contribute at Old Trafford. Carragher said on Sky Sports: "You shouldn't get carried away with one game.
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MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian speedskater says she's refusing her place at the Winter Olympics after several teammates weren't invited.
Olga Graf, a double bronze medalist from the 2014 Games in Sochi, had targeted a medal in the team pursuit race in Pyeongchang next month, but says that's no longer possible after teammates were excluded. She now says she won't race in any events.
In a statement on social media, Graf says "all my hopes to compete for the Olympic podium are fated not to be realized because sport has become a bargaining chip in filthy political games."
Graf is the first Russian to refuse an IOC invitation. That means there are now 168 "Olympic Athletes from Russia," who must compete under a neutral flag due to IOC sanctions for doping at the Sochi Olympics.
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Shocked & disturbed to hear reports of Kashmiri students being assaulted in Mahendargarh, Haryana. I urge the authorities to investigate & take strict action. @mlkhattar
As Ohio seeks to recover over $60 million from a giant online charter school that closed, the attorney general says the school founder and his two businesses should be on the hook for that public funding.
Founder Bill Lager's for-profit companies were paid to provide management and software services for the Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow.
In a court filing, Attorney General Mike DeWine argues that violated Lager's fiduciary duty to ECOT and that the public contracts were void. DeWine indicated he'll seek to recover money from Lager and the companies.
An ECOT attorney isn't commenting on that.
ECOT has challenged how Ohio tallied student participation to determine a clawback of nearly $80 million, some of which already was collected. ECOT is awaiting an Ohio Supreme Court ruling in that case.
Cincinnati is replete with the arts, from museums to dance to theater to music.
This weekend, the Macy's Arts Sampler returns with a variety of free events like musicals, museum tours and painting classes taking place at parks, libraries, art centers and other locations throughout 18 Greater Cincinnati neighborhoods. Presented by ArtsWave and sponsored by Macy’s, this weekend is your opportunity to explore the arts in our region.
Here to talk about this free weekend of family fun, the importance of the arts in the community and new arts developments are ArtsWave Corporate Campaign Senior Director, Lisa Wolter; Producing Artistic Director at The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati, Roderick Justice; and Director of Education at the Cincinnati Contemporary Jazz Orchestra, Matt Anklan.
March 19 (Reuters) - Britain’s Financial Reporting Council (FRC) said on Monday it commenced an investigation into the conduct of two former finance directors of bankrupt construction firm Carillion plc.
The investigation is in relation to the preparation and approval of the financial statements of Carillion for the years 2014 to 2016, the first half of 2017 and the preparation and reporting of other financial information during the period 2014-2017, the watchdog said.
The investigation into Richard Adam and Zafar Khan will be conducted under the Accountancy Scheme, FRC said. (Reporting by Arathy S Nair in Bengaluru; Editing by Gopakumar Warrier)
7 West Tap House Open’s New Tap House At 2510 Maple Grove Road In Duluth, Minnesota On Top Of Miller Hill In Old Nevada Bobs Golf Location Across From Bust Buy
New Tap House Opens 3rd Location
The newest location of 7 west tap house has officially opened their doors.
It’s the companies 3rd location with the 7 west name attached and is located at 2510 Maple Grove Rd, also better known at the old Nevada Bob location near Miller Hill Mall.
The owners also own Grizzly’s Steak house in both Superior and Duluth…
The expansion of the tap house allows for a wider array of customers from around the Twin Ports.
“bring it up on the hill. Bring the people to this neck of the woods. Good tap selection, some great burgers and were adding pizza.” Jen Wright, 7 West General Manager said.
You can check out any location as they’re open daily from 11 a.m. to 12p.m. except on Sundays as they close at 10 p.m.
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Police have sent out a warning message after catching a driver sending an EMAIL while heading along the M1.
Officers pulled over a van driver suspected of using his phone on the motorway - only to find he was trying to work and commute at the same time.
The driver told officers he was "sending an email to work" when nabbed near Junction 23 yesterday morning, Thursday, February 1.
A post from the Tactical Roads Policing Team covering Leicestershire said: "Van stopped on the M1 motorway this morning in @leicspolice area near to Shepshed.
"Driver using mobile phone whilst driving. Stated he was sending an email to work! Driver reported."
Motorists caught using their phones behind the wheel can be fined £200 and given six penalty points.
For drivers who have had their licence for less than two years this can see them face a ban.
The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) says the new Ohio state budget has nearly $50 million in it to help save babies' lives.
According to a new report by the ODH, infants who died before their first birthday in the state continues to rise, from 1,005 in 2015 to 1,024 in 2016.
The $50 million in next year’s budget is in addition to $87 million dollars spent over the last six years.
The majority of the state funding will go to supporting local community-driven proposals to end infant mortality in high-risk areas.
According to the study, nine metro areas, including Toledo/Lucas County, accounted for 59 percent of all infant deaths and 86 percent of African-American infant deaths.
At the same time there were 22 percent fewer sleep-related infant deaths last year than in 2015.
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Six people were killed and dozens injured after a car ploughed into a crowd at Bulemia Market, Busia County, last evening.
Roscommon Senior Football Team Manager Kevin McStay has named Conor Devaney as Captain of the Roscommon Senior Football team for 2018. Conor, a member of the Kilbride GAA Club, was an All-Star nominee this year 2017, won an All-Ireland minor medal in 2006 and has to date made 85 appearances in the Roscommon Jersey.
In addition, Conor was Roscommon’s leading scorer from play in this year’s Connacht championship scoring 2-4 from half-back
Conor replaces Ciaráin Murtagh who has captained the Roscommon team for the past two years.
As well as naming a new Captain the Roscommon management has also named Diarmuid Murtagh and David Murray as the two vice-captains for 2018.
Everybody’s favorite road trip detour with the cleanest bathrooms in the world is expanding outside of Texas!
Trying to explain Buc-ee's to non-Texans is hard. "It's huge and the bathrooms are legit and there's also a beaver." — Texas Humor (@TexasHumor) March 10, 2016
Buc-ee’s is set to open a brand new location in Daytona, Florida, joining the 32 other locations already established inside of the Lone Star State. Along with 120 gas pumps, and enough snacks, kolaches, and beaver nuggets to fill the store’s 50,000 square feet, the Florida location will also feature “Florida products that Floridians will love” according to Jeff Nadalo, the company’s general counsel.
Construction on a new location usually takes about nine months, although Nadalo said they currently do not have a timetable when the Daytona location will be open.
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Former footballer Michael Owen thought he was being clever when he parked his car under a tree in order to shelter it from snow.
However, gravity was not his friend when the snow-laden branches collapsed under the weight, causing the tree to lean over onto his car.
He wrote on Twitter: "Not ideal at 5:30am when you’ve got a train to catch! Thought I was clever sheltering my car from the snow!"
The snowy conditions have caused many people travel chaos, as planes and trains were delayed and cancelled and motorists faced dangerous conditions on 'black ice Monday'.
In the least likely story of 2017 so far: a photo has emerged which sees Prince Charles inadvertently photobombing Kasabian's Serge Pizzorno.
The band took to Twitter to pose the amazing photo on their official Instagram, writing: "Photo bombing zone ...#HRH"
Photo bombing zone ... #HRH A post shared by Kasabian (@kasabianofficial) onFeb 14, 2017 at 7:48am PST
According to the Daily Mail, the Kasabian guitarist was tucking into his lunch at the same pub as the Prince Of Wales in Stoke-Sub-Hamdon, near Yeovil, Somerset.
And if that wasn't amazing enough, the pub is believed to be called The Prince Of Wales!
The royal is believed to have stopped off at the pub after visiting local businesses in the area.
LOS ANGELES — Justin Johnson scored 23 points and Western Kentucky won consecutive NIT games for the first time since 1948 with a 79-75 victory over USC on Monday night.
Johnson spun in the paint and hit his patented hook shot with 1:03 remaining to give WKU a 76-73 lead and after Nick Rakocevic answered with a layup, Johnson went 1 of 2 at the free-throw line at 33.1.
USC freshman Jordan Usher air-balled a 3-pointer with 24.2 left and the Trojans didn't foul, allowing Dwight Coleby to seal it with a dunk at 11.3.
Coleby finished with 13 points, Lamonte Bearden had 11 and Josh Anderson 10 for WKU (26-10), which plays Oklahoma State in the quarterfinals on Wednesday night.
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of David Slater after PETA sued the photographer for publishing a selfie taken by a monkey.
NFL free agent defensive tackle Kona Schwenke died Sunday at home in Laie, Hawaii. He was 25.
Schwenke played college football at Notre Dame and the school confirmed his passing on Monday.
The cause of death isn't immediately known.
Schwenke never appeared in a regular-season NFL game but was on the rosters or practice squads of five teams: Kansas City Chiefs, New England Patriots, New York Jets, Oakland Raiders and Seattle Seahawks.
Schwenke recently participated in the Spring League and forced quarterback Johnny Manziel to fumble on April 8.
Schwenke wasn't selected in the 2014 NFL Draft after playing 31 games for Notre Dame. He had 23 tackles as a senior in 2013.
He was a member of the 2012 Fighting Irish squad that lost to Alabama in the national championship game.
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Born beneath a loaf of ‘wry’ bread that took time to rise, Dag Barkley came into the world on the Fourth of July. A long-time patriot of the American flag-waving sort, his cartoons are about opening the eyes to what is happening in the world, one panel of sadly-true humor at a time.
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An Easter Sunday rollover in the RM of North Norfolk has left one man dead.
At about 5:30 p.m. April 16, Portage La Prairie RCMP responded to a single vehicle rollover on PR 242 at Municipal Road 60 N., located 10 kms south of the TransCanada Hwy. On scene, officers found a SUV in the ditch and discovered that the driver had been ejected. A 61-year-old male driver, from the RM of North Norfolk, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Investigators believe the driver, who was southbound on PR 242 at the time, lost control of his vehicle, entered the ditch and rolled.
The driver was not wearing a seatbelt and alcohol is believed to be a factor.
MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — A suicide bomber detonated an explosives-laden vehicle at the gate of a popular restaurant in Somalia’s capital, and gunmen were fighting their way inside, police said Wednesday night.
A hostage situation was under way at the Pizza House restaurant, said Capt. Mohamed Hussein. Many of the restaurant’s workers are foreigners, mostly from Ethiopia.
Hussein had no immediate information about any casualties.
The Somalia-based extremist group al-Shabab often targets high-profile areas of Mogadishu, including hotels, military checkpoints and areas near the presidential palace. It has vowed to step up attacks after the recently elected government launched a new military offensive against it.
Al-Shabab last year became the deadliest Islamic extremist group in Africa, with more than 4,200 people killed in 2016, according to the Washington-based Africa Center for Strategic Studies.
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BEIRUT — Syria's state news agency says al-Qaida militants have knocked out electricity towers near the capital, causing power cuts in a southern province.
SANA said Monday that fighters from the Fatah al-Sham Front bombed three towers southwest of Damascus, causing electricity cuts in the Quneitra region.
The report came as a cease-fire brokered by Russia and Turkey held for the fourth day amid sporadic violations. Fighting has raged in the water-rich Barada Valley northwest of Damascus over the past two weeks.
Four dead in San Francisco shooting after UPS worker opens fire at facility
Witnesses describe ‘chaos’ after gunman fatally shot three and injured two others before turning the gun on himself
Four people are dead after an employee opened fire at a UPS facility in San Francisco on Wednesday morning, killing three and injuring two before turning the gun on himself, police said.
Officers responding to the scene encountered multiple shooting victims before cornering the shooter, whose identity was not divulged, assistant police chief Toney Chaplin said at a news conference.
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- Above is a promo for this week's WWE SmackDown with General Manager Daniel Bryan returning to deal with the fallout from last week's attack from Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens' to Shane McMahon.
- Michael Cole announced a sold out crowd of 16,167 fans in attendance for tonight's WWE RAW from the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. WWE rarely announces weekly RAW attendance on TV.
- The fifth annual Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal was confirmed for WrestleMania 34 on tonight's RAW as Scott Dawson & Dash Wilder declared that they will be the first tag team in history to win the match. Below is video from that announcement, which took place during a post-match interview with Charly Caruso after The Revival defeated Titus Worldwide:
Prophet Bushiri named best crowd puller after successful 'Night of Honey' event at Africa's largest …
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Our Animal Rescue Team in Solvang has been busy far sooner than expected. These 3 orphaned California Grey Foxes are extremely lucky to be alive.
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March 30 Ekinops SA:
* Ekinops and OneAccess negotiate coopearation
* The transaction would take the form of an acquisition of OneAccess by Ekinops
* Enterprise value of OneAccess would be 60 million euros ($64.52 million), or approximately 1.0 time turnover
* The acquisition of OneAccess by Ekinops would be partly in cash and partly in shares of Ekinops Source text: bit.ly/2mRAsJU Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9299 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
Police have ended their search for missing serviceman Corrie McKeague at a landfill site in Cambridgeshire.
The 23-year-old, who was based at RAF Honington, disappeared on a night out in Bury St Edmunds in September 2016.
The search of an extended area of Cell 22 in Milton began in October.
Police say they are 'content' Corrie is not in the landfill areas which have now been searched.
ATHENS, March 30 Greece's second largest lender by assets National Bank (NBG) was profitable for a second straight quarter in October-to-December, helped by lower bad debt provisions.
NBG, 40 percent owned by the country's bank rescue fund HFSF, reported on Thursday a net profit of 73 million euros ($78.4 million), excluding assets held for sale and discontinued operations, versus net earnings of 6 million euros in the third quarter.
For 2016 as a whole, the bank posted a net profit of 53 million euros after a loss of 2.49 billion in 2015.
Non-performing credit eased to 32.9 percent of its loan book in the fourth quarter from 34.3 percent at the end of September.
NBG said loan impairments for the full year dropped to 684 million euros from 3.52 billion in 2015. ($1 = 0.9315 euros) (Reporting by George Georgiopoulos)
SINGAPORE, April 20 (IFR) - A Rs7.9bn (US$122m) block trade has been launched in India’s Max Financial Services at a floor price of Rs607.
The transaction comprises a base deal of 10m shares with an upsize option of 3m shares.
The vendors are Xenok and GS Mace Holdings and there is a 90-day lock up.
The floor price represents a 6.75% discount to the pre-deal close of Rs650.95.
Citigroup is the sole bookrunner. (Reporting by Anuradha Subramanyan)
A missing woman has been found after the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office asked for help locating her.
Deputies said 47-year-old Patricia Lynn Murray was reported missing on Oct. 2. She was last seen on Sept. 29 on Seitz Drive in Forest City around midnight.
Her family said she was located Friday at a restaurant in Hickory and is safe.
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AFAQ commences dividend distribution effective February 19, 2017 (KSE) Date: 14 Feb 2017 AFAQ Educational Services Co. commences, effective February 19, 2017, distribution of 10 Fils cash dividends per share over registered shareholders as of February 8, 2017 at Kuwait Clearing Company.
Mariah Carey and Bryan Tanaka shared a cozy moment on Mariah's World.
On Sunday's episode, Tanaka surprised Mariah with a sexy lap dance during her "anniversary" party and the duo had everyone talking with their intimate moment together!
After witnessing the lap dance, Mariah's creative director Anthony said, "So I look around and I see everyone witnessing Tanaka over there, all over Mariah. I'm like, 'Dude! You're walking on dangerous ground here, the woman is engaged about to get married. This is your job for goodness sake!'"
Then during a talk, the dancers confront Tanaka and ask him why he "disappeared" on them at the party!
What did Tanaka have to say?
Take a look at the recap to find out and to see more shocking moments from this episode of Mariah's World!
Jones signed a 10-day contract with the Pelicans on Friday, Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports reports.
Jones' signing with New Orleans comes on the heals of the team missing out on acquiring Greg Monroe. Jones figures to be a depth power forward for the team and shouldn't be expected to see a significant role with the team, barring injuries force him up the depth chart.
People are being urged to take extra care on roads and paths tomorrow after a weather warning for ice was issued.
The Met Office is forecasting temperatures to drop sharply overnight, and as moister care comes into contact with cold surfaces frost could start to form.
This will mean that many surfaces, including pavements and minor roads, will turn very slippery.
Forecasters have also said there may be some freezing fog patches possible.
The weather warning will be in place from 2am tomorrow morning until 10am.
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NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — New Haven is welcoming a new executive director for the non-profit, Liberty Community Services.
LCS provides a range of housing and support services.
The new director, Jim Pettinelli says there is a lot to be done.
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“Trying to identify and locate as many resources as we possibly can, diversifying our portfolio around that so we can help as many people as we can,” said Pettinelli.
Liberty Community Services helps people experiencing homelessness, substance abuse, mental health issues, and those with aids and HIV.
WASHINGTON—With the rules governing internet services set to be rolled back this week, service providers and their detractors are envisioning new models that could translate into a wider range of fees—both lower and higher.
The current rules, expected to be all but eliminated by the Federal Communications Commission, require that internet service providers treat all traffic on their networks equally, a concept known as net neutrality. The FCC’s vote, scheduled for Thursday, has far-reaching implications for the way consumers...
LINCOLN COUNTY — The Bridger Teton Avalanche Center Nowcast has issued a general avalanche advisory for the Southwest Trails/Grey’s River Area, in effect all day on March 19.
At the higher elevations skiers and riders could trigger small pockets of wind slab up to 18 inches in depth.
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PHOENIX (AP) — Joshua Braun had 20 points and seven rebounds to help Grand Canyon beat North Carolina Central 64-59 on Monday night.
Pablo Rivas pulled NCCU within 60-59 with 44 seconds remaining and Casey Benson had his shot blocked at the other end. But Raasean Davis missed the front end of a 1-and-1 and Benson made two free throws to give GCU a three-point lead. NCCU’s Reginald Gardner Jr. missed a 3-pointer and Benson sealed it with two more foul shots.
Keonta Vernon and Roberts Blumbergs each added nine points for Grand Canyon (7-2), which led for the final 32-plus minutes. Benson had six points, seven rebounds and seven assists.
The Antelopes will play their first road game of the season on Wednesday night at Boise State (9-1).
Davis led NCCU (4-8) with 16 points and nine rebounds. Rivas added 13 points and eight rebounds, and Gardner scored 11.
Trevor Noah returned from an eventful trip to Spain for a new slate of episodes for The Daily Show this week and he had plenty to catch up on. He had some time to cover the White House’s weird introduction to the annual Easter egg roll, but the real prize was his coverage of all the impending wars we’re about to trip into. People like to say that Donald Trump’s Twitter is going to start World War III but the bombs and public statements by the administration might do a better job.
Noah whips out his trusty “button of doom” to run down all of the different locales we’re itching to start a fight, featuring a few surprises. We’ve got our current situations in Iraq and Afghanistan to consider, the president telling the media that North Korea needs to behave during the Easter egg roll, and whatever the deal with Syria is at this point. We’re apparently one Ivanka Trump request away from conflict at any moment, at least we are according to Eric Trump and the folks at Infowars.
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Volatility, all but absent from the market last year, has returned in spades.
On Friday, fears of rising inflation and interest rates sent investors scrambling for the exits, as the Dow fell 2.5%, its biggest reversal since the surprise Brexit vote in June of 2016. The index ended the week off 4.1%.
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NEW YORK (AP) — The New York City Parks Department says a cluster of trees in a Manhattan neighborhood can keep their crocheted sweaters.
The Parks Department says it has reversed a prior decision to remove the trees’ sweaters after residents of the West Village neighborhood told The New York Post that the colorful threads on about two dozen neighborhood trees increased business and foot traffic.
Parks spokesman Sam Biederman says the department had a change of heart and the sweaters will not be removed by officials.
Local business owner Holly Boardman installed the sweaters last Thanksgiving in order to beautify the neighborhood street.
NEW YORK (AP) — New York Police Department says it is responding to report of explosion near Times Square.
April 20 Versus Capital Multimgr Real Estate Inc FD LLC
* Versus Capital registers an additional $2 billion of shares and raises the investment minimum of its multi-manager real estate income fund to $10 million
* Versus Capital Multimgr Real Estate Inc FD LLC - Registered an additional $2 billion of shares, bringing total registered share value to $4 billion Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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GUWAHATI, Jan 2 - A meeting held today under the chairmanship of Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) chairman Dhiren Baruah had an interactive session among the officials and employees, where various issues related to the functioning of GMDA were discussed. Taking a pledge to strengthen the GMDA and work for the interests of the people of Guwahati, GMDA employees also extended their best wishes to the people of Assam on the New Year.
Neko Case will help honor this year's inductees into the Austin City Limits Hall of Fame in October. Erika Rich for American-Statesman 2013 Neko Case, Brandi Carlile and Trombone Shorty have been added to the lineup for the fourth annual Austin City Limits Hall of Fame show at ACL Live on October 25, the long-running television show announced Tuesday.
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House fire on Alyce Place in Long Beach has sent two people to the hospital and officials think there may have been someone trapped inside. Community members gathered for a panel discussion on the Mississippi state flag on Thursday, February 9, 2017, at the University of Southern Mississippi Gulf Coast.
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Baku. 27 October. REPORT.AZ/ The Russian Cabinet of Ministers confirmed on Friday that Turkey and Russia would start trading tomatoes on November 1.
Report informs, a statement by the Cabinet of Ministers declares.
The amendment will allow Turkish tomatoes to be delivered to the Russian market from November 1, 2017 in the volume determined by the Russian Ministry of Agriculture.
Earlier, Minister of Agriculture Alexander Tkachyov said that 50,000 tons of Turkish tomatoes to Russia would not affect the market in general. According to him, Russia exports tomatoes from many countries, including Morocco, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan and Belarus.
Prom royalty crowned Saturday
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There were three candidates from Prom Queen and three for King, but at the end of the senior introductions only one name was called for each at Pulaski County High School prom Saturday at Edwards Hall. The event was held on the campus of New River Community College. Queen is senior Taylor Dickerson, daughter of Jenny and Johnny Dickerson of Dublin. King is senior Jake Winesett, son of Brad and Martha Winesett of Fairlawn. Other candidates for Queen were seniors Amiah Stables and Emily Southern. Other candidates for King were seniors Trent Blankenship and Jon Osteen.
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Non deMello, former owner of Agnes’ Portuguese Bake Shop, closed his 48-year-old Kailua bakery in January and almost immediately went to work for Down to Earth.
Police are hunting this armed robber who had Minnie Mouse-style ear buns when he burst into a shop and threatened staff at gunpoint. CCTV footage shows the thief walking behind the counter of the newsagents after he sprayed a member of staff in the face with an unknown liquid. He then threatened staff and customers with a handgun while he emptied the till. The raider held up the News and Booze shope in Ablewell Street, Walsall, West Mids., at 5.55pm in March 6.
WWE RAW is live tonight from Columbus, Ohio.
Tonight is the first episode following last week’s Superstar Shake Up that saw notable names such as current WWE Intercontinental Champion Dean Ambrose, The Miz and Alexa Bliss come over to RAW from Smackdown Live.
Nothing has been officially announced for tonight as of this writing.
Wrestleview.com will have live coverage of RAW beginning tonight at 8:00 p.m. ET.
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The federal government says the oceanic whitetip shark will be listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act to help the species recover.
The shark lives along the East Coast of the United States, off southern California and in international waters. Conservation group Defenders of Wildlife called on the government to list the species.
Scientists say the sharks have declined by 80 to 90 percent in the Pacific Ocean since the 1990s. They've fallen 50 percent to 85 percent in the Atlantic Ocean since the 1950s.
Conservationists blame commercial fishing and demand for their fins.
A statement in the Federal Register about the listing of the shark says a threatened species is "not presently in danger of extinction, but is likely to become so in the foreseeable future."
Where did you hear about the Black Lightning?
I had been aware of the bike for some time when it was under its second most recent ownership. I’d read about it in a couple of magazines, and a Black Lightning was always top of my list of bucket-list bikes. For the past ten years, it was nothing but a pipe-dream and was totally out of my reach financially. In the meantime, I purchased a Series A Vincent Rapide from the Black Lightning’s then-owner, and asked him to let me know if ever considered selling it.
And did he?
He assured me that he would, but it slipped his mind and the guy who had the bike before me got in first. I phoned him about it, and he was very upset that he had forgotten our conversation. It would have cost me much less to have bought the bike from him five years ago, but then I wouldn’t have the world record for the most valuable bike at auction! I try to see the positive wherever I can, and it is certainly the only world record that I’ll ever get.
Third assault reported at MIT this month
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — Police at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology are investigating the third report of a sexual assault this month.
A woman told campus police she was sleeping at a fraternity house when she awoke to find a man next to her touching her leg around 5:30 a.m. Sunday. Police say the man ran out of the room and down a stairwell.
Police searched the house but couldn't find the suspect.
A woman reported being raped in a campus dorm on May 5. Another woman reported an assault at a different fraternity two weeks later.
MIT officials didn't respond to a request for comment.
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Globe Trekker "Tough Trains: The Transcontinental Railroad, USA" This episode takes on one of the greatest engineering feats of the 19th Century - the Transcontinental Railroad. Intrepid traveler Zay Harding explores the rich history of railroads on this incredible 3, 000-mile journey across America.
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Until 2012, ebooks were new. Indie authors sold because in many popular categories and genres, the cupboard was bare, so to speak. Readers had few choices, so indies made sales by pricing low, and publishing frequently in those popular categories/ genres. Some authors scored enormous paydays; millions of dollars annually.
That got the attention of mainstream publishers, naturally enough.
Those mainstream publishers have now had over three years to take indie authors’ strategies and make them their own. Many indies have left self-publishing because they can’t cope. Simple marketing strategies like “free” and 99 cent ebooks stopped working years ago.
Today, the challenges for indie authors are enormous.
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SEVEN SPRINGS, Pa. (KDKA) — Seven Springs Mountain Resort needs hundreds of summertime employees.
The resort has open seasonal, part-time and full-time positions for the summer season.
Jobs range from ziplines guides and lifeguards to cooks and retail professionals to massage therapists and nail technicians.
Seven Springs employees receive discounts on a number of resort activities, including golfing, spa services, swimming and more.
A job fair will take place on Saturday, March 31 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the human resources education room at the Seven Springs Convention Center.
Interested applicants who can’t make it to the job fair in person can view available positions at 7springs.com/employment or call (800) 452-2223, ext. 7930, for more information.
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MOODY — The Moody Police Department is currently investigating a fatal stabbing that occurred around 1 a.m. on Sunday.
Police say a 57-year-old man was stabbed by a woman in the Acton Road area. The stabbing is under investigation, but authorities believe this could have been an act of self-defense.
The St. Clair County coroner identified the man as Eugene Curtis.
More information will be added as it is received.
He's developing the full set of skills you want in a point guard, and stepped up bigtime on the biggest stage he's played on. His lack of proven experience as the primary ball-handler makes him a risk, but once he transitions to the speed of the NBA game and gets a real chance as the floor general, he could end up a star.
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ABC/Fred LeeCheers to Lady Gaga! According to celebrity site The Blast, the singer may be launching a new signature wine.
Reps for Gaga have reportedly filed the necessary paperwork to trademark two wines: Joanne Trattoria Vino Blanco and Joanne Trattoria Vino Rosso.
Joanne Trattoria is the New York City restaurant owned by Gaga’s father, Joe Germanotta. The eatery, as well as Gaga’s latest album, was named after Gaga’s late aunt.
Earlier this year, Gaga’s reps also reportedly began the process of registering a line of wine under the name “Grigio Girls,” which is the name of a song on Gaga’s Joanne album.
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Who will Zinedine Zidane pick to start for Real Madrid against Bayern Munich?
Welsh star Bale has been ruled out with an ankle problem prior to the second leg of Real's Champions League quarter-final clash with Bayern, but manager Zidane claims he knows who will come in as a replacement.
Pepe and Raphael Varane are also injured for the Spanish giants, who are looking to defend their 2-1 advantage from the first leg in Germany.
Scroll through the gallery above to see how we think Real Madrid will line up against Bayern Munich - do you agree?
A 24-year-old man was shot early Friday on Broadway in Jersey City, a city spokeswoman said.
The man's injuries were not considered life-threatening, city spokeswoman Jennifer Morrill said, who noted that the shooting occurred just before 5 a.m.
The victim, who Morrill said was uncooperative with police, was treated at the RJWBarnabas' Jersey City Medical Center.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House on Sunday said U.S. President Donald Trump was condemning all forms of "violence, bigotry and hatred" when he spoke about the violence in Charlottesville, including "white supremacists, KKK, neo-Nazi and all extremist groups," after he came under fire for not naming those groups specifically.
“The president said very strongly in his statement yesterday that he condemns all forms of violence, bigotry, and hatred, and of course that includes white supremacists, KKK, neo-Nazi, and all extremist groups," the White House spokesperson said. "He called for national unity and bringing all Americans together.”
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says drug shortages are possible because of expected long-term power outages in Puerto Rico.
According to the agency, factories in Puerto Rico make nearly 10 per cent of the medicines used by Americans, plus numerous medical devices.
FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb said in a statement Friday that the agency is working to prevent shortages of about 40 medicines. He didn’t name the medicines involved.
The FDA said it is working with drugmakers, who are trying to restore partial operations with backup generators. In the most urgent cases, the FDA is helping companies get fuel to keep their generators running and ship finished products.
Most of Puerto Rico lost electricity when Hurricane Maria hit the island territory two weeks ago.
Macon police officers take Bibb sheriff's oath in 2013
Three dozen Macon police officers were sworn in as Bibb County sheriff's deputies on Nov. 6, 2013, in advance of the consolidation of the departments on Jan. 1, 2014. Officer Jayson Kenneth Randle also swore to uphold the law on that day. On Aug. 12, 2017, Randle was arrested in Houston County on family violence charges of aggravated assault and simple battery. His future with the department was uncertain.
Mississippi’s top elections official says a “disappointing” number of absentee ballots have been requested for the June 5 party primaries for U.S. House and Senate.
Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann said Tuesday that in a state with 1.8 million registered voters, only about 6,000 people have requested absentee ballots.
His office did not have information about how many absentee ballots were requested a week before the last federal midterm election in 2014.
Republicans and Democrats each have a party primary for a U.S. Senate seat now held by Republican Roger Wicker.
Each party has a primary for central Mississippi’s 3rd District House seat, where Republican incumbent Gregg Harper is not seeking re-election.
Republicans also have a primary in south Mississippi’s 4th District, with Republican incumbent Steven Palazzo facing one challenger, E. Brian Rose.
Russia will respond to U.S. attempts to encircle it – Putin
Putin says the move will be another “strategic mistake”.
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SACRAMENTO — Police are investigating after a severely decomposed body was discovered near Garden Highway in the Natomas Park area on Monday night.
Police are not calling the death a homicide at this point, but officers on scene said it did not appear to be a natural death.
The identity of the person is not not known.
Stay with FOX40 and FOX40.com for updates on this developing story.
OAKLAND, Calif. — The Texas Rangers placed right-hander Sam Dyson on the 10-day disabled list with a right hand bruise Monday, one day after the closer blew a save for the third time this season.
According to manager Jeff Banister, Dyson was hurt while trying to field a comebacker in the ninth inning of Sunday's 8-7 loss in Seattle. Dyson allowed two runs in the inning despite not allowing a ball out of the infield and suffered his third loss.
Dyson is expected to go on a rehab stint in the minors once his hand is healthy.
Banister said that right-hander Matt Bush will initially assume the closer duties.
Kyle Lowry relishes any chance to raise his offensive game in the fourth quarter. The Toronto Raptors needed just about every one of his big baskets to hold off the Los Angeles Lakers.
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There will be 14 new additions to the Berkshire County Girls Basketball Hall of Fame on Saturday.
The event will take place at Berkshire Hills Country Club with a social hour beginning at 1 p.m., with the ceremony kicking off at 2 p.m. IBerkshires.com was first to report the news.
This will be the sixth straight year that the event will be hosted "to celebrate the dedicated efforts and noteworthy achievements of the inductees who have made significant contributions to the rich history of girls basketball in Berkshire County."
Coaches, players and contributors from all over the Berkshires will be inducted this weekend.
The 2018 Berkshire County Girls Basketball Hall of Fame class will include:
A Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni) miner was remanded to prison on a charge of attempted murder when he faced Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts on Tuesday.
Shawn Fillicene, 43, of Ewang Creek, Potaro, Region Eight, is accused of unlawfully and maliciously wounding Manuel Dosantos with intent to murder him, at Ewang Backdam on February 11, 2017.
According to the prosecution’s case, the Virtual Complainant received multiple stab wounds to his neck. The court was also told that the VC was still hospitalised in a critical state. As such, Fillicene was remanded to prison.
The case will continue on April 18 at the Mahdia Magistrate’s Court.
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A reminder, there are still some closures in effect on Jan. 2 for the observed New Year’s holiday.
Most banks will be closed today.
Government offices and libraries are also closed. The Vancouver Public Library will be open however.
Canada Post offices are closed with no collection or delivery of mail. However, post offices operated by the private sector will be open according to the hours of service of the host business.
TransLink will also be operating on its regular weekday schedule, not its Sunday schedule.
However, the West Coast Express will not be operating today.
B.C. liquor stores will be open today.
Most malls and grocery stores are also open today.
Witnesses describe the scene of the shooting that injured Representative Steve Scalise and others Wednesday morning. President Trump and Senator Bernie Sanders made statements.
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INDIANAPOLIS — Vice President Mike Pence is still expected in Indianapolis Thursday after an event hosted by America First Policies has been rescheduled for May 18. Originally the organization had planned a Thursday morning event with the vice president focused on tax cuts.
Instead White House officials said Pence will join Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb along with officials from the Indiana Economic Development Corporation for a jobs event at InfoSys in Indianapolis.
Specific details have yet to be provided.
Nairobi - A Kenyan court has released seven doctors who are officials in the medics' union and who were jailed earlier this week for not calling off a strike by doctors working in public institutions.
The decision to free the seven was made on Wednesday by three judges of the appellate court.
About 1 000 doctors outside the court celebrated the officials' release and held a peaceful march to Parliament and Nairobi's Freedom Park.
More than 5 000 doctors from public hospitals are on strike over pay and to protest Kenya's dilapidated health care system.
Health minister Dr. Cleopa Mailu told the Senate committee for health that he had agreed to the release of the officials.
The union had said that no negotiations would be held until the seven were freed.
Griffin Ballet Theatre will be having its second annual 5K run/walk, also know as the "GBT Tutu Run" through Third Ward area of Griffin on March 4. Registration is $20 and will include a 5K T-shirt for each participant as long as you are registered by Feb. 15. T-shirt sizes will be collected during your ticket purchasing process.
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Police: 1 Suspect In Custody In N.Y. An explosion in the subway beneath the New York Port Authority bus terminal shook Midtown Manhattan on Monday morning. The NYPD reports one suspect in custody.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Daily 3 Evening' game
SACRAMENTO (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the California Lottery's "Daily 3 Evening" game were:
8-5-7
(eight, five, seven)
¶ Ticket-holders with all three winning numbers in the order given win the top prize. Lesser amounts are also awarded to ticket-holders with other varying combinations of the winning numbers.
A student was found dead in Bermuda, local police said in a press conference.
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MONROVIA, July 4 (Reuters) - Liberia's central bank governor has resigned midway through his five-year term, the president's office said.
President George Weah had received and accepted Milton Weeks' resignation and a successor would be appointed shortly, it said late on Tuesday in a statement that gave no further details.
Weeks was appointed by former president Ellen Johnson Sirleaf in April 2016.
Former soccer star Weah, who took the helm of the west African nation in January, has said he inherited a broken economy and government, and a currency in free fall. (Reporting by James Giahuye Writing by Bate Felix; editing by John Stonestreet)
Paraguay's President Horacio Cartes says he will not run for a second term next year, after signs that he would try to hang onto power sparked deadly riots.
Cartes made his intentions known in a letter Monday to the Archbishop of Asuncion, saying he always puts Paraguay first.
Pope Francis earlier this month urged all parties in Paraguay to seek a peaceful settlement to their political differences.
Paraguayan presidents have been limited to a single five-year term since 1992, following the brutal 30-year military rule of dictator Alfredo Stroessner.
With little fanfare, the senate passed a bill last month to change the constitution to allow Cartes to run again.
Opposition activists stormed the congress, setting fires and wrecking lawmakers' offices. One protester was killed.
The lower house has yet to pass the bill.
But the Stroessner dictatorship left a bad taste in the mouths of many Paraguayans for anyone who desires to remain in power.
Along with the rest of the world, South Africa is currently in the grip of a storm of fake news reports. And the real thing is no longer easy to spot. From paid tweets to websites set up to spread propaganda, sources with sinister motives are increasingly manifesting online. Carte Blanche investigates how to determine if what you’re reading is true.
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For anyone who’s ever said “I like beer,” this Michelob ULTRA Super Bowl commercial’s for you.
Related: Jon Pardi’s ‘Dirt on My Boots’ Gets Classic Little Kid Remix
The beer company’s new Super Bowl spot features Jon Pardi’s version of Tom T. Hall’s 1975 hit, “I Like Beer,” which peaked at No. 4 on the U.S. country singles chart back in the day.
“This past year has been filled with so many milestones and bucket list items, and when Michelob Ultra reached out with an opportunity to be part of this Super Bowl commercial, I was all in,” Pardi raved in a press statement. “It was such a fun experience to record this version of the song and it’s awesome to be a part of it.”
While Pardi doesn’t appear in the ad, there are cameos from actor Chris Pratt, golfer Brooks Koepka, surfer Kelly Slater and 2017 NYC Marathon winner Shalane Flanagan.
Watch the new “I Like Beer” ad ahead of the big game below:
Starting from next Tuesday, May 1 the summer rate for night electricity will take effect.
As announced by the Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator (HEDNO), summertime night rates for electricity will apply from 1 May until 31 October, while the times it will take effect are from 23:00 till 7:00.
For more information, consumers are advised to conatct their power contact their electric providers.
A large fire in the centre of Blackpool is tonight throwing huge plumes of black smoke across the town.
The fire, which broke out just after 7pm this evening has been confirmed in the premises of Elite Laundry just off Lytham Road, South Shore.
Huge clouds of black smoke could be seen from miles around, with social media comments saying the smoke could be seen from Southport.
Nearby homes have been evacuated and an aerial platform ladder is being used to try to bring the flames under control.
Visit the Gazette’s Facebook page for a live video from the scene.
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Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Marco Verratti denied he wants to leave the Ligue 1 champions.
Verratti's agent Donato Di Campli spoke before Tuesday's 4-0 rout of Barcelona, warning his client will leave PSG if the club cannot win the Champions League.
However, the 24-year-old Italy international - who signed a five-year contract with PSG in August - dismissed his agent's comments post-match in Paris.
"I'm pleased to attract interest from the big clubs, but I don't want to change," Verratti told Mediaset Premium.
"I am part of a great project and we want to become one of the top three in Europe."
Verratti was one of PSG's best as the French giants put Barcelona to the sword in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie.
The Italian has made 17 Ligue 1 appearances this season, while he has played in six Champions League matches.
Free-agent guard Raymond Felton has agreed to a one-year, $2.4 million deal to return to the Oklahoma City Thunder, league sources told ESPN.
Felton's signing will push the Thunder's payroll and luxury tax hurtling past an historic NBA threshold: $300 million. The Thunder are responsible to pay $150 million in tax on the 2018-19 season's roster, if the roster stays intact through the end of the season.
Felton was an important part of the Thunder as their backup point guard a season ago, enjoying a career revival in his role. He has been a popular teammate and is considered a strong part of the team's good chemistry.
The Thunder are Felton's eighth NBA team in 13 seasons. He averaged 6.9 points and 2.5 assists in 82 games a year ago with the Thunder -- on the heels of playing 80 games two seasons ago with the LA Clippers.
For his career, he has averaged 11.4 points and 5.4 assists.
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Dear Mr. Berko: In November 2016, my stockbroker had me buy 200 shares of Qualcomm at $71.25 for income and growth. It’s now $51, and my broker wants me to sell the stock and take a $4,050 loss. He said Qualcomm is being sued by Apple, and he thinks it could really hurt the company. ...
The U.N. Mideast envoy says the latest escalation in Gaza between its Hamas rulers and Israel is a warning of “how close to the brink of war we are every day.”
Nikolay Mladenov told an emergency Security Council meeting on Wednesday that the international community should “unequivocally condemn” Hamas’ rocket and mortar attack against Israel.
But he said “the dangerous escalation” can’t be divorced from two months of protests at the Gaza fence in which some 110 Palestinians were killed and large numbers injured by Israeli fire.
The Security Council remained paralyzed, unable to agree on any action.
U.S. Ambassador Nikki Haley, who called the meeting, said a proposed statement to condemn the Hamas attacks was blocked. The U.S. previously blocked three statements to condemn Israeli killings during the protests.
(AP) – Iranian state TV says a 6-magnitude earthquake has jolted a western region near the border with Iraq. There were no immediate reports of casualties or major damage from the temblor, which struck Monday near the site of a 7.2-magnitude quake that caused more than 600 deaths in November. Iran is prone to near-daily quakes as it sits on major fault lines. In 2003, a 6.6-magnitude quake flattened the historic city of Bam, killing 26,000 people.
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Good morning and welcome to the Business Breakfast live blog for Tuesday, August 15.
I'm Coreena Ford and I'm running our blog this week, to bring you updates on all the breaking business news from across the North East and beyond.
The blog covers the latest big stories from the region's business community as well as national news - anything and everything from the world of business basically.
News involving Wood Group, which owns Gateshead's Wood Group Industrial Services, is up first.
Amec Foster Wheeler, which also has several bases in the North East, has offered to sell off a number of assets as part of attempts to allay competition concerns over its proposed £2.2bn takeover by Wood Group.
There's also news from several other national businesses and, as usual, I'll drop in a few links to stories you may have missed.
If you'd like to contribute, tweet at @jnlbusiness to share your opinions, drop me a line at coreena.ford@trinitymirror.com or tweet me at @Scoopford
Liverpool star Mohamed Salah has been linked with a move away from Anfield
That’s the opinion of Premier League legend Shay Given who believes the likes of Real Madrid will be interested.
But ultimately he thinks Salah will opt to stay put at Anfield after a successful first season.
The Egypt international has netted 41 times in all competitions since his switch from Roma last summer.
“I think there will be clubs sniffing around him,” Given said.
“But it will be interesting to see what Liverpool do.
TORONTO — The Roughriders are ranked last overall in rushing, but Toronto defensive back Jermaine Gabriel says he expects the ground game to be a key element of Saskatchewan's offensive attack Saturday.
The Argonauts (7-7) host Saskatchewan (7-6) at BMO Field looking for a fourth straight win.
Trent Richardson, a former first-round pick of the NFL's Cleveland Browns, will make his CFL debut with a Saskatchewan team averaging a league-low 69.8 yards rushing per game.
Saskatchewan comes in having won its last two road games.
SHAWINIGAN — Former Bloc Québécois MP Réjean Lefebvre is facing sex-related charges involving a minor.
Lefebvre was arraigned in Shawinigan Monday on charges of sexual assault, sexual touching and invitation to sexual touching involving someone under the age of 16.
Lefebvre was elected in the central Quebec riding of Champlain in 1993 and re-elected in 1997. He later became an Independent MP before deciding to not run in the 2000 election.
The 74-year-old is to return to court Oct. 16.
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In this edition of Love Talking, Erica & Warryn Campbell talk about how they’ve kept their love alive throughout their marriage. They go into detail about the work that love requires, especially in marriage, and break down the traditional wedding vows as an example. But most importantly, Warryn explains why friendship is the key to a lasting and loving relationship.
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Bayern Munich have announced their assistant manager Paul Clement will hold talks to become Swansea's new manager.
The Bundesliga champions confirmed the news in a statement on the club's website.
It is not the most conventional diet for tennis stars, but for Djokovic eating the All England Club turf is part of his weird and wonderful tradition.
The Serbian does not hide the fact that it is has always been his dream to win the Wimbledon title and he has gone on to achieve that feat on three occasions.
After each of his three memorable victories he has grabbed a handful of the Centre Court grass and chewed until his heart was content.
And if he is to do the same this year then it would mean he would add Grand Slam number 13 to his name – and that is an accomplishment he is keen to achieve.
MOSCOW (Sputnik) — The bus was carrying some 40 people from a family event along the Gariyaband-Raipur road when it collided head-on with a tractor, the media outlet said, quoting local police, the India.com news website reported.
Those injured, some critically, are undergoing treatment in local hospitals, according to police.
Andreus Fain, 16, of Madison, has run away from home and Marshall County.
Authorities are looking for him.
They suspect that he may be going to Grant, a small town in Marshall County, north of Guntersville.
Fain is white; 5-foot-4; about 110 pounds; has brown hair with blonde tips.
He was last seen wearing a dark shirt and Chicago Bulls sweatpants.
If you have any information call Madison police at 256-772-5658.
Best known for their hit Into The Valley, Scottish punk stars The Skids are back on the road to celebrate their 40th anniversary.
And they will be at Rock City in Nottingham on September 1.
Championed by John Peel, The skids supported The Clash on tour and released four albums – Scared to Dance, Days in Europa, The Absolute Game and Joy before splitting.
Founder member, the late Stuart Adamson, went on to have worldwide success with his new band Big Country.
The band briefly reformed in 2007 to celebrate their 30th anniversary with concerts in their native Scotland at T in the Park and in their hometown of Dunfermline.
This new 40th Anniversary Tour will feature founder members Richard Jobson and Bill Simpson with Mike Baillie, Bruce Watson and Jamie Watson.
Tickets are available at http://bit.ly/2uIoKQP
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Edmonton police are investigating a suspicious death after a body was found at a residence in the Clareview area.
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Art sale dispute heads to Massachusetts' highest court
BOSTON (AP) — The battle over the proposed sale of dozens of works of art by a Massachusetts museum is headed to the state's highest court.
A single justice of the Supreme Judicial Court is scheduled to hear from both sides of the dispute Tuesday.
The Berkshire Museum in Pittsfield says it needs to sell the 40 pieces of art, including works by Norman Rockwell, to stay open and refocus its mission.
Several people opposed to the sale say the art is a public resource.
Lawyers for both sides will be given 10 minutes to speak to the court.
The museum last month won the support of Attorney General Maura Healey to petition the court for permission to allow the sale, expected to raise up to $60 million.
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Inditrade Capital share price hit a 52-week high of Rs 59.20, rallying 20 percent intraday Thursday after the wife of ace investor Porinju Veliyath picked up a stake in the company.
As per bulk deals data on the Bombay Stock Exchange, Shilpa Porinju Veliyath has purchased 1.42 lakh equity shares (representing 0.6 percent of total paid up capital) at Rs 45.74 per share.
Foreign portfolio investors also have 2.84 percent shareholding in the company, out of which 2.16 percent stake is held by CLSA Global Markets as of March 2017.
Incorporated in 1994, Inditrade Capital (formerly known as JRG Securities) is engaged in equity and commodity broking businesses, with strong presence in South India.
At 10:56 hours IST, the stock price was quoting at Rs 58.75, up Rs 9.40, or 19.05 percent amid high volumes on the BSE.
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“The Shape of Water,” an amphibious love story between a mute woman and a captive merman, emerged strong as the awards season started Monday with the Golden Globe nominations—a list that affirmed many establishment names and snubbed some critically lauded newcomers.
The lyrical movie by Mexican filmmaker Guillermo del Toro received seven nominations, more than any other film. “This was a solution to a quest for a love story that started when I was six years old and watching ‘Creature from the Black Lagoon’ for the first time...
James looks at the headlines of the day, including Jared Kushner losing his access to top-secret information and President Donald Trump's unusual idea for someone to run the FAA.
Considering that the line at Supreme's SoHo, New York storefront can usually be seen snaking down the block on Lafayette Street on any average weekend afternoon, rivaling the crowd of coffee aficionados outside its neighbor, La Colombe, it's stunning that the streetwear brand took this long to open a second New York City outpost. But Supreme did finally stake a claim to a piece of Williamsburg real estate, inaugurating its new Brooklyn outpost—just its third storefront in the United States—with a blowout party complete with a skating bowl, where the actual pros among the guests took turns showing off for the admiring crowd. Also in attendance were photographer and Gucci muse Petra Collins , basketball star Amar'e Stoudemire, football player Victor Cruz, and designer Heron Preston , as well as Supreme founder James Jebbia, the godfather of the hypebeasts. Take a look at what goes on inside Supreme after the lights are turned out and the doors locked up, here.
Fresh from winning approval Monday from the Longboat Key Town Commission for his density increase referendum request, Orlando-based developer Chuck Whittall was in full campaign mode Tuesday trying to win over island voters. Speaking before fewer than 10 people at the Lazy Lobster, Whittall touted the benefits of his proposed five-star hotel and condo resort and even promised to buy the town a ferry to establish a water taxi service.
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Officials rescued two people from a flipped car Saturday afternoon.
The crash happened after 3 p.m. on the I-85 SB ramp onto I-485 near Concord.
The two victims were both transported to Carolinas Medical Center for serious injuries.
No word on the cause of the crash.
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Just two days into his first mandatory minicamp with the Oakland Raiders, wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson already recognizes the greatness of his new quarterback.
“He’s one of the greats, and there’s a lot of great quarterbacks out there,” Patterson said, per ESPN’s Paul Gutierrez. “To get a chance to play with Derek Carr, it’s an honor.”
Patterson’s praise is understandable given the level of talent he has become accustomed to out of the quarterback position during his career. In his four years with Minnesota Vikings, Patterson caught passes from six different signal callers — none that were anywhere near Carr’s level.
With sub-Carr level quarterbacks, Patterson has managed to haul in 132 receptions for 1,316 yards and seven touchdowns in his 64 career games.
Now, with “one of the greats” at the helm, Patterson should be poised for his true breakout campaign.
A law firm is considering a class action against an income protection insurer amid claims a dying prison officer has been denied benefits.
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"In today’s episode, host Marc Clair is joined by actor, director and long-time progressive radio personality, the host of 'The Majority Report,' Sam Seder! Marc and Sam manage to have a nearly hour-long dialogue about politics without devolving into yelling and name-calling. Yes, folks, it can be done!" [various formats] (04/17/17)
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Movie Synopsis:
A 'pop-u-mentary' following award-winning performance artist Bryony Kimmings and her 10-year old niece Taylor as they try to combat the hyper-sexualised and commercialised world of pop by creating their very own alternative popstar role model for Tweens.
They launch their creation into the world and measure her impact against a series of 'Fame Aims', including one million hits on YouTube and national radio play for one of her songs. Bryony and Taylor's adventure sees them perform to thousands of children, garner national media attention, and takes them to the other side of the world and back. But the impact it has closer to home is perhaps the most powerful of all.
TORONTO — Eric McCormack and the animated film “The Breadwinner” are among the Canadian nominees for this year’s Golden Globe Awards.
Toronto-born McCormack is nominated for best actor in a musical or comedy series for “Will and Grace.”
And “The Breadwinner,” a Canadian co-production produced by Angelina Jolie, is up for best animated film.
Meanwhile, the HBO series “Big Little Lies,” directed by Montreal’s Jean-Marc Vallee, is in the running for several trophies.
The series was named in the category of best television limited series or motion picture made for television this morning.
Also nominated in that category is the Alberta-shot series “Fargo.”
Last week, Australian journalism lost one of its greats.
Liz Jackson, who won multiple Walkley awards, is perhaps best known for her work at Four Corners, but she cut her teeth in investigative journalism here at Background Briefing.
In 1992, Liz travelled to Somalia to document the violence severely hampering aid efforts and costing hundreds of lives daily.
In this podcast special, you’ll hear what made Liz always so great at her job: her fearless questioning, her beautifully precise storytelling, and her overwhelming interest in - and care for - other people.
YEREVAN, APRIL 17, ARMENPRESS. At least 12 people have suffered burns from a suspected "noxious substance" at a club in east London, police say, BBC reported.
Hundreds of revellers were evacuated from Mangle E8 in Sidworth Street, London Fields, after police were called at about 01:10 BST.
Police said 10 of those affected were taken to hospital by ambulance, while a further two presented themselves at A&E.
Their injuries are non life-threatening.
It is understood about 600 people had been attending an event at the nightclub before it was evacuated.
A Scotland Yard spokesman said the 10 people were treated for minor burns at the scene before being taken to hospital.
No arrests have been made and officers are continuing to investigate, he added.
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) – At least eight states currently have laws requiring that schools notify parents when their child is being bullied or is bullying other kids.
But such policies have come under attack from LGBT advocates who argue that schools officials could inadvertently be put in the position of outing gay, lesbian or transgender students to their parents.
At least one state is now rethinking its law. In New Jersey, education officials have suggested a revised rule that steps back from automatic notification of parents. Instead, it requires schools to consider incidents on a case-by-case basis before contacting parents.
Still, the push for such laws continues. In New York, a bullying notification bill is being pushed by parents of a 12-year-old who committed suicide after repeated physical and verbal harassment at school.
New traffic pattern Oct. 9 at Rt. 20-53 intersection
On Monday, Oct. 9, motorists are advised to use caution traveling through the intersection of Route 20 (Scottsville Road) and Route 53 (Thomas Jefferson Parkway) in Albemarle County while traffic adjusts to a new traffic pattern.
Crews recently repaved the intersection and will make adjustments to the pavement markings on southbound Route 20 to reduce lane-changing for through traffic and improve safety and traffic flow. Drivers should expect intermittent lane closures between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Monday.
Roads scheduled for paving in the Culpeper District can be viewed on VDOT’s website. For more information about VDOT’s paving program or to ask questions about resurfacing in your neighborhood, call VDOT’s Customer Service Center at 1-800-FOR-ROAD.
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Russell Stokes named President and CEO of GE Power
GE has named Russell Stokes, current president and CEO of GE Energy Connections, as president and CEO of GE Power, effective July 3, 2017.
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, Mo. (AP) — The Humane Society of the United States is offering a $5,000 reward for information about the fatal beating of a Missouri dog named Snowball.
The Kansas City Star reports that the 17-year-old dog was severely beaten last month on the front porch of his owner’s Excelsior Springs home and died three days later from internal bleeding.
The Humane Society’s Missouri state director, Amanda Good, says the “savage act shows complete contempt for an innocent creature.”
The new reward is contingent upon information that leads to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or people involved. An anonymous donor had previously put up $500 for information about those responsible.
Police have said it is possible that the suspect recorded the beating on video.
Slack Technologies , a corporate messaging and collaboration software startup, has received inquiries about a potential takeover from technology companies including Amazon , Bloomberg reported on Thursday.
A deal could value the company at at least $9 billion, Bloomberg reported citing people with knowledge of the matter.
Slack is a platform where employees can send messages, collaborate, organize and share files . The technology also integrates with a wide variety of business software—such as Salesforce.com ( crm ) and Skype from Microsoft ( msft ) —so employees can do all their work within Slack.
San Francisco-based Slack has raised more than $500 million from venture capitalists and was valued at $3.8 billion at its last private financing round a year ago.
Both, Amazon ( amzn ) and Slack were not immediately available to comment outside of regular U.S. business hours.
Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose yesterday berated the Federal Government for refusing to pay the state’s monthly Federal Allocation and Budget support for the month of January.
Fayose, who addressed journalists at Government House complex in Ado-Ekiti, yesterday said “it is a deliberate attempt to fight me politically and give the opposition party All Progressive Congress (APC) in the state a soft landing in the gubernatorial poll in Ekiti in 2018.”
Fayose went on: Federal Government was applying the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFFC) to frustrate ongoing projects in the state through frivolous petitions.
“It is unavoidably necessary to bring to the public domain the current harassment, oppression and intimidation of my office and the good people of Ekiti State by the Federal Government because of my stand on national issues.
CORVALLIS, Ore. — Brittany McPhee had 18 points and 12 rebounds and scored No. 24 Stanford's last four points as the Cardinal held on for a 60-57 win over No. 16 Oregon State on Friday night.
Stanford (15-8, 9-2 Pac-12) led 51-42 on DiJonai Carrington's layup with 7:58 left in the fourth quarter. Mikayla Pivec made a pair of free throws at 1:17 and Taya Corosdale split a pair at 53 seconds to cut Oregon State's deficit to 59-57.
McPhee made 1 of 2 free throws with 7.7 seconds left and Carrington stole it from Kat Tudor for the final play of the game.
Kiana Williams added 14 points and Alanna Smith scored 11 for the Cardinal, who made just 2 of 19 from 3-point range, but had 17 offensive rebounds and a 44-35 edge on the glass overall.
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The best IPAs from across Wisconsin will be here for you to sample. Pick your own favorites and see whom the brewers choose in a double blind judging to crown Wisconsin's best IPA. Admission is free and sampling tickets will be available for purchase on site.
POLICE are investigating damage to a jetty gate.
The gate leading to the jetty and promenade in Emsworth was vandalised overnight on June 10.
The damage was reported to police by Emsworth Sailing Club.
It comes as officers have received recent reports of youths causing anti-social behaviour in the area.
Anyone with information or more reports of problems should call Hampshire Constabulary on 101.
Herbalife has secured a $1.45 billion senior secured credit facility, The Post has learned.
Under terms of the loan, the Los Angeles nutritional supplement company will be able to access $150 million for working capital, according to a term sheet obtained by The Post. The remaining $1.3 billion will be used for general corporate purposes, share repurchases over the next 18 months and transaction costs.
Credit Suisse and Rabobank acted as joint bookrunners on the transaction. The new facility replaces an Herbalife credit facility that was set to expire next month. The working capital loan matures in 2022 and the term loan matures in 2023.
Hoop it Up Blood Drive
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — When it comes to saving lives, donating blood is a slam dunk.
Today the City of Columbia held its annual “Hoop It Up” Blood Drive at the Columbia Convention Center.
Organizers say it’s critical to collect donations to make sure they’re able to maintain enough blood for those in need.
If you were not able to roll up your sleeves Friday, you can always call to make an appointment to stop by their headquarters on Bull Street to make donation.
Killer of Dutch politician Fortuyn freed from parole order
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — A judge has ruled that the man who murdered populist Dutch politician Pim Fortuyn no longer has to report to parole authorities, freeing him to emigrate.
Volkert van der Graaf was convicted of murder for gunning down Fortuyn on May 6, 2002, and sentenced to 18 years in prison. He was released in 2014 after serving two-thirds of his sentence but ordered to report every six weeks to a parole officer.
Tuesday's written ruling says that the reporting order is no longer justified. Van der Graaf, an animal rights activist, applied to have the reporting order removed, saying he wanted to move overseas.
Fortuyn, an outspoken academic, shook up the Netherlands with his anti-immigrant rhetoric. He was hated by many on the left but popular among blue-collar Dutch.
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Dylan Germick hoped things had turned a corner at Mission Beach Cafe, the restaurant where he’s worked as a server for almost a decade.
For years, Germick and his colleagues at the popular San Francisco dining spot had been frustrated over their paychecks. Some checks came in a few days late, he said; sometimes it would be weeks — stretches of time when he would have to live off his tips. And it wasn’t unusual for the checks to bounce.
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A former teacher's aide who pleaded no contest last fall to oral copulation with a 15-year-old student will avoid prison time against the wishes of his victim and prosecutors. On Friday, Gustabo Rodriguez, 23, of Redwood City, was sentenced to five years of supervised probation on condition of two years in county jail, according to the San Mateo County District Attorney's Office.
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temperatures soared today-- making it pretty kq2's chief meteorologist mike bracciano is us what to fourth of july. noon on tuesday and last through as the heat index please once again stay cool! day, highs will mostly sunny skies so it looks like it will be a nice & warm evening for some firework displays.return to the forecast thursday and friday of next week with highs in the 90s. we do cool down, a bit this next week with 80s and mostly sunny skies.>> now to sports...
New Inter striker Lautaro Martinez has talked to the club’s official tv channel: “I am ready to play because it was one of my biggest desires. I am looking forward to playing with Inter.”“I am here to learn from my team-mates and my manager. It’s a new kind of football for me and I will have to settle in quickly. Serie A can really improve my skills.I want to follow the example of Milito and Zanetti, they left their mark here.”
(LOS ANGELES TIMES) — Standing on the front steps of First Congregational Church of Oakland late last month, Nichola Torbett issued a declaration.
“We can no longer tolerate the trauma inflicted on our communities by policing,” Torbett, a white church volunteer, said in front of churchgoers who held photos of African Americans shot dead by law enforcement. The church, she promised, would never call the cops again in nearly every circumstance. Dozens of members had agreed to do the same.
“How do police help? They often don’t,” Torbett later said in an interview. “So, especially as white people, why call them?”
[India], Mar. 19 (ANI): Amidst protests staged by Jawahar Lal Nehru (JNU) students against a professor accused of sexually harassing multiple students, clashes broke out between police officials and the students in front of Vasant Kunj Police Station where the students were agitating.
"Matter is being dealt according to law. Notice has been issued and he (JNU professor accused of sexual harassment) has been called tomorrow to join the investigation," said Milind Dumbere, Deputy Commissioner of Police, South West Delhi.
At least nine women now have filed FIRs against Professor Atul Johri from the School of Life Sciences, accusing him of sexual harassment. The students have deemed the suspension of the professor as important, because he continues to hold several academic and administrative posts and also that there is a possibility of his interference with the investigation yet to be conducted against him. (ANI)
TULSA -- The mother of Terence Crutcher's children, Frenchel Johnson, 39, was arrested Tuesday on a drug complaint.
According to the police report, Johnson was found barely responsive in a vehicle after a single-vehicle crash near an off ramp of Highway 11 and Apache Street.
Officers said there was a strong chemical odor in the vehicle. They found a PCP test kit and a portion of a cigarette which tested positive for PCP.
Johnson was transported to the hospital and then arrested and booked into Tulsa County Jail on a complaint of possession of a controlled drug.
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America's biggest business group is warning the Trump administration that a withdrawal from the North American Free Trade Agreement would be a "political and economic debacle" that would cost hundreds of thousands of U.S. jobs.
MUSKEGON, Mich. – Muskegon Police are investigating an apparent incident of a noose being hung on an area school playground.
Police say they were informed that a local man had posted a photo on Facebook claiming that it had been attached to the playground of Glenside School on Hackley Avenue. Police went to the school Sunday night and did not find a noose. They contacted the school and Muskegon Public School officials confirmed to police that they had removed a noose from the playground earlier in the day.
Muskegon Public Schools have sent a note home to parents informing them of the incident. They say a Head Start teacher found it, took a picture, took it down and notified her supervisor. No other incidents were reported at the school. Head Start teachers report to school this week and students report on September 5.
Police now have the noose as evidence. Anyone with information is asked to contact Muskegon Police at 231-724-6750 or Silent Observer at 231-722-7463.
Something To Think About
6/14/17
By H. Randolph Holder
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Today is Flag Day and as American statesman Charles Evans Hughes noted: “This flag means more than association and reward. It is the symbol of our national unity, our national endeavor, our national aspiration. It tells you of the struggle for independence, of union preserved, of liberty and union one and inseparable, of the sacrifices of brave men and women to whom the ideals and honors of this nation have been dearer than life.”
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WVEC) — Police said two people were hurt in a shooting after a fight started in front of a hotel at the Oceanfront Wednesday morning.
Officers said there was a fight in front of Best Western Plus Sandcastle Beachfront Hotel, located at 1307 Atlantic Avenue. Master Police Officer Tonya Pierce told 13News Now the argument led to a shooting. One person who was shot and had injuries that weren't considered life-threatening. The second person who was hit by the gunfire was grazed by a bullet and refused help.
Pierce said officers took three people into custody. 13News Now saw two people in handcuffs blocks away at 11th Street near Pacific Avenue.
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The i newspaper says the PM is still clinging to power "for now". It says there is "open warfare" within the Tories and that MPs calling for her to stand down will now "regroup and try again before Christmas".
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JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli media is reporting that police are expected to question Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on a pair of corruption allegations.
A black screen was placed Monday in front of Netanyahu’s official residence in apparent anticipation of the police investigators’ arrival and to obstruct the view of journalists seeking to film them.
Netanyahu has denied what he calls the “baseless” reports that he received gifts from two businessmen.
Israel’s Channel 2 TV has reported that Netanyahu accepted “favors” from businessmen in Israel and abroad. It said Netanyahu was the central suspect in a second investigation that also involves family members. It said a criminal probe is expected next week.
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An opposition lawmaker is also campaigning for Netanyahu to be investigated over suspicions that donors improperly transferred money for his personal use.
U.S. stocks faded a bit from their record highs on Friday after telecom and energy stocks sank. The loss for the Standard & Poor's 500 index was small, but it was the first in nearly two weeks.
On Thursday:
The Standard & Poor's 500 index fell 2.74 points, or 0.1 percent, to 2,549.33.
The Dow Jones industrial average slipped 1.72, or less than 0.1 percent, to 22,773.67.
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The Nasdaq composite added 4.82, or 0.1 percent, to 6,590.18.
The Russell 2000 index of smaller-company stocks fell 1.87, or 0.1 percent, to 1,510.22
For the week:
The S&P 500 is up 29.97 points, or 1.2 percent.
The Dow is up 368.58 points, or 1.6 percent.
The Nasdaq is up 94.22 points, or 1.5 percent.
The Russell 200 is up 19.35 points, or 1.3 percent.
For the year:
The S&P 500 is up 310.50 points, or 13.9 percent.
The Dow is up 3,011.07 points, or 15.2 percent.
The Nasdaq is up 1,207.06 points, or 22.4 percent.
The Russell 200 is up 153.09 points, or 11.3 percent.
Dietrich is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Padres, Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald reports.
Dietrich will take his usual seat on the bench with the Padres sending out a left-handed starter (Clayton Richard). Cameron Maybin will start in left field and hit sixth in his stead.
FARMINGTON, N.M. Crooks were very busy in Farmington recently, hitting three businesses along one street in the same night. The video is short but Gino Martinez, owner of Next Century Gadgetry, said it shows the two people who broke into his business Friday morning, as they are trying to break into another business on the same street.
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PARIS — A French legal official says five people have been released by police without charges after a Tunisian man stabbed two young women to death at the Marseille train station.
The official stressed the “absence of incriminating evidence at this stage.” He spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss an ongoing investigation.
Four men and a woman close to the attacker have been in custody since Tuesday.
French and Tunisian authorities say they have not confirmed any links between the attacker and the Islamic State group or radical Islam. A counterterrorism probe has been opened, but the attacker’s motive remains unclear. He was shot dead after the attack on Sunday.
Remember when you were in high school and the cool thing to say was ‘music is my boyfriend’? We’re here to assure you it’s still cool.
Rod Stewart on his womanizing past: Singer admits fans used to throw themselves at him but says he would 'never touch a girl unless she wanted him'
Prime Demolition has added Rhonda Schroeder as its new estimator/supervisor. Her responsibilities will include managing field operations, estimating and other miscellaneous items.
For more information, visit www.primedemolition.net or call (281) 549-4001.
NEW YORK (AP) — Small businesses created fewer jobs during May, joining larger companies in a slowdown that may be due to a lack of qualified candidates.
Payroll company ADP said Wednesday it counted 38,000 new jobs at its customers with 49 or fewer employees. That’s down from an average of nearly 59,000 in the first four months of this year.
ADP’s tally of new jobs at companies of all sizes fell to 178,000 from a four-month average of nearly 229,000.
Some companies have said in surveys they want to hire but struggle to find candidates with the right skills. A survey released Wednesday by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and MetLife showed that 32 percent of the 1,002 small business owners questioned between late March and late April expect to hire.
In a separate survey taken in early April by Wells Fargo and Gallup, 43 percent of the 603 owners questioned want to hire.
(WLNS) – There is a “Missing Endangered Advisory” for you this morning.
Police are searching for 14-year-old Merissa Rose Logwood who they say went missing near Roosevelt High School in Taylor.
She’s 5’2″ tall with black hair and brown eyes.
The girl was last seen wearing a pink sweatshirt/jacket, gray leggins, gray Nike shoes and carrying a backpack.
She was last seen in the Monroe area.
She was recently released from the hospital and does not have her medication with her.
If you see her, or know where she might be, call “9-1-1.”
MUMBAI: The Indian equity markets closed on a flat note on Monday as bearish global cues, coupled with caution over the ongoing fourth quarter results season, eroded investors' risk-taking appetite.
The wider 51-scrip Nifty of the National Stock Exchange (NSE) inched down by 11.50 points or 0.13 per cent to provisionally close at 9,139.30 points.
The 30-scrip Sensitive Index (Sensex) of the BSE closed lower by 47.79 points or 0.16 per cent.
The S&P BSE Sensex, which opened at 29,470.27 points, provisionally closed at 29,413.66 points (at 3.30 p.m.) from its previous close at 29,461.45 points.
The Sensex touched a high of 29,494.08 points and a low of 29,363.28 points during the intra-day trade.
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DETROIT (AP) — Authorities say an anthropologist will perform an autopsy on a severely decomposed body found inside a parked car in Detroit.
Wayne County Medical Examiner’s Office spokesman Lloyd Jackson says a Michigan State University anthropologist is scheduled to conduct the autopsy Tuesday. He said Monday that medical examiners concluded an anthropologist will have to determine the gender, age, timing of death, and perhaps how the person died.
Police say a man interested in buying a house made the gruesome discovery Thursday in the home’s garage. Jackson described the bones as dark and leathery and covered in a sweater, shirt and pants.
Detroit police spokesman Dan Donakowski says tenants of the home told officers they never entered the garage because the landlord prohibited it. Donakowski had no further updates on Monday.
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× Teen Gets 20 Years On Explosives Charges In “Columbine Style” School Attack Plot
FREDERICK, Md. (CBS News) — Authorities say a Maryland teen accused of meticulously planning a violent attack at her high school has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty in the case.
Prosecutors say 19-year-old Nicole Cevario of Thurmont was sentenced after entering the guilty plea Tuesday to possessing explosive material with the intent to create a destructive device.
Cevario was arrested in March after authorities were alerted by officials at Catoctin High School of a journal that contained entries describing a plan to commit a “Columbine style” act of violence. The journal was discovered by Cevario’s parents at their home.
Investigators say Cevario admitted buying several items to assemble pipe bombs and planned to detonate them at the school, and that she also planned to commit suicide with a shotgun during the attack.
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* Said on Friday that it ended negotiations and started process of signing an agreement with Ministry of Defense of Egypt for delivery of overalls to disarm explosives
* The deal is worth 3.8 million euros ($4.15 million)
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FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) The New York Jets have re-signed backup linebacker Julian Stanford, three days after releasing him.
The team also announced Monday that cornerback Marcus Williams has signed his restricted free agent tender, worth $2.75 million.
Stanford played in nine games for the Jets last season, including three starts in place of the injured Darron Lee. The former Wagner College star, who has also spent time with Jacksonville, Detroit and Tampa Bay, had 28 tackles before finishing the season on injured reserve with an ankle injury.
Williams has a team-high eight interceptions over the past two seasons. He has started 14 games in three years with the Jets and is a possible replacement for Darrelle Revis in the starting secondary.
Williams was signed by Houston out of North Dakota State in 2014 before being cut during the preseason and signed to the Jets’ practice squad.
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Wall Street has taken a first step to try to reign in Bitcoin’s “Wild West” reputation. It is rolling out a new way of trading the cryptocurrency that allows investors to bet on its future price, which is going through wild swings, using a well-known U …
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A car caught fire on the 2200 block of Wisconsin Avenue just before 7 p.m. April 24 in front of Planned Parenthood, which is next to an apartment building owned by Wiegand Enterprises LLC.
No one from Marquette was involved in the incident, university spokesperson Chris Jenkins said in an email. The Milwaukee Fire Department responded to the incident and no injuries were reported.
An officer from Marquette University Police Department spotted the fire while out on patrol, Jenkins said.
MUPD said it cannot comment on the situation.
Chris Carter helps count down the Top 25 UFO sightings from ten seasons of The X-Files.
Twin sisters have been ordered to pay restitution and complete community service after vandalizing Newport's famous Cliff Walk.
Jocelyn and Jenna Senecal pleaded no contest to misdemeanor graffiti and conspiracy charges on Wednesday. The 22-year-old East Providence residents each were ordered to pay $1,050 and complete 25 hours of community service.
The sisters turned themselves in to police in December after the department posted photos online showing them with spray paint cans at the Cliff Walk in November.
Jocelyn Senecal has apologized for her actions but says they didn't justify the online harassment that followed.
The 3 ½-mile walk is designated as a national recreation trail and is one of Rhode Island's most popular tourist attractions. It runs between the Atlantic Ocean and many of Newport's most spectacular mansions.
Trouble Within Davido’s Gang As Brother And Hypeman, Special ED Fight It Out
Trouble seems to have reared it head once again within Nigerian singer, Davido’s group coming months after the singer called his crew members out for stealing from him. More recently, it looks like the singer’s brother, Adewale is involved in a bitter play with hypeman, Special ED. Both parties took to their social media pages…
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South African investment holding company, PSG Group delivered its financial results sighting a 7 per cent increase in recurring earnings per share to R9.94 per share despite Zeder being negatively affected by particularly tough conditions.
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April 24 (Reuters) - Markel Corp:
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* Q1 EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW $8.77 — THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S
* BOOK VALUE PER COMMON SHARE OUTSTANDING OF $671.05 AT MARCH 31, 2018, DOWN 2% FROM $683.55 AT DECEMBER 31, 2017
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It’s getting late in the game for baseball’s best available players.
With spring training reporting dates just around the corner, a slew of talented players are still without teams. As angst rises among agents and the players, the jam should soon be broken with deals.
But where will the top players left sign? Here’s a look at the best fit for each of the top players left on the market. It’s not necessarily where the player will land, but which franchise would be the best fit.
John Treharne, founder of low-cost fitness pioneer The Gym, will step down as its boss in September after a decade in charge.
The former England squash player, who grew the business from a single site in Hounslow to 133 gyms, will remain on the board as a director but chief financial officer Richard Darwin will step up to run the business.
Mr Darwin joined the company prior to its 2015 initial public offering, which saw it valued at £250m based on its 195p a share listing price.
Mr Treharne was reported to have made £3.3m at the time of the stock market flotation after offloading 1.7m shares. He still owns 3.5pc of the shares.
The company is now valued at £334m after a 28pc rise in the stock to 250p, which fell nearly 4pc on the back of the news of Mr Treharne’s move onto the board.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Daily 4' game
DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Daily 4" game were:
7-6-0-4
(seven, six, zero, four)
Apart from doing sensational business at the domestic market, Aamir Khan’s Dangal is performing excellently at the overseas box office as well. This biographical sports drama has grossed approx $ 20.50 million (139.42 crores) in the international markets.
With this total, Dangal has surpassed the overseas collections of Chennai Express, which was $ 19.30 million. The film has now become the 8th highest overseas grosser of all time.
The film is all set to beat the collections of My Name Is Khan ($ 23 million) to grab the 7th spot in the list.
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Dangal also stars Sakshi Tanwar, Fatima Sana Shaikh and Sanya Malhotra in key roles.
SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Chile's Supreme Court has approved a transgender person's request to change their name and registered gender without reassignment surgery.
Chile's judiciary announced Wednesday that the top court had decided to strike down an earlier ruling by an appeals court in the capital. The statement from the judiciary did not provide the person's name.
A bill that would give adults the right to change the gender listed on their official records has stalled in Congress. The measure is facing challenges from the Roman Catholic Church.
Conservative lawmakers say they would approve the bill as long as it excludes underage minors and teenagers.
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Lorena Lorca, a law professor who led the case, said the ruling is historic because it adheres to international human rights principles that allow judges to make the change.
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Air Busan Co. said Friday it will launch charter flights to Vientiane later in the day.
The budget carrier, which is an affiliate of Asiana Airlines Inc., will fly flights to the Laotian capital from Gimhae International Airport at 10:05 p.m. every Friday and Monday until Aug. 29.
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The Busan-based low-cost carrier also began flying charter flights to Hanoi from Daegu on Thursday.The charter flights to the Vietnamese capital will be flown at 10:20 p.m. every Thursday and Sunday until Aug. 28.Air Busan said it will consider launching regular flights to Vientiane and Hanoi after reviewing the number of passengers using the charter flights.Air Busan currently operates a fleet of 20 planes -- six 152-seat A320 jets and 14 larger A321 jets. (Yonhap)
ROME (Reuters) - Italian Prime Minister-designate Carlo Cottarelli will move slowly in trying to form a technocratic government in order to give parties time to try to agree on a more “political” administration, a source close President Sergio Mattarella said.
Mattarella gave Cottarelli a mandate on Monday to form a government, but the former International Monetary Fund official has not yet come up with a cabinet team and all the main political parties have said they will not back him in parliament.
At the same time, parties have called for fresh elections while negotiating over a possible coalition deal to end almost three months of political deadlock accompanied by market turmoil.
Mattarella and Cottarelli met on Wednesday and “decided together not to rush things (to favor) a possible political government,” the source said.
The Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities has announced a discovery of an Old Kingdom tomb of a lady called Hetpet who was a top official in the royal palace during the end of the Fifth Dynasty.
"The latest attacks on the FBI and Department of Justice serve no American interests — no party's, no president's, only Putin's," McCain said in a statement, referring to Russian president Vladimir Putin. "The American people deserve to know all of the facts surrounding Russia's ongoing efforts to subvert our democracy, which is why Special Counsel Mueller's investigation must proceed unimpeded. Our nation's elected officials, including the president, must stop looking at this investigation through the warped lens of politics and manufacturing partisan sideshows. If we continue to undermine our own rule of law, we are doing Putin's job for him."
The Victoria Racing Club has announced a change to its leadership structure with track manager Mick Goodie leaving the club.
Goodie and Martin Talty, the executive general manager of racing, are both leaving as part of a new strategy rollout by the club.
Liam O'Keeffe takes over from Goodie while chief executive Neil Wilson will oversee the VRC's racing portfolio until a permanent replacement for Talty is found.
O'Keeffe was Goodie's assistant manager for four years, having previously been track manager at Warrnambool.
His experience also includes six weeks of intensive track management and preparation in the UK at Ascot, York, Newmarket, Windsor and Goodwood racecourses.
"We are delighted Liam has accepted the role," Wilson said.
"His leadership qualities and extensive experience will enable the VRC to deliver on our short-term operational requirements and long-term racing strategy objectives."
The floats for the 128th Rose Parade moved slowly toward Pasadena late Sunday evening preparing for their worldwide debut on Monday.But for one float, the trip got a little bumpy when it struggled to make a turn because it was too long.The 80-foot Lucy Pets float couldn't make a turn around a lamppost and officials had to call in a tow truck to help maneuver the float which will feature surfing dogs during the parade.Fiesta Parade Floats has a dozen floats that will be seen by millions of people watching the parade on TV.But before they can be seen by the world, they had to travel 19 miles from Irwindale to Pasadena at about 3 mph.ABC7's live coverage of the Rose Parade beings at 8 a.m.If you're on-the-go Monday morning, take ABC7's coverage with you using the free ABC7 Los Angeles app. Click here to download
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State Comptroller Kevin Lembo is predicting the last fiscal year has ended with a lower than anticipated deficit.
In his monthly report to the governor released Monday, Lembo estimated the fiscal year ended with a $594.5 million deficit. Last month, Lembo predicted Connecticut was on track to end the fiscal year June 30 with a $721 million deficit. The new fiscal year began Sunday.
Lembo attributes the decrease to a combination of lower spending by state agencies and a net improvement in revenues, including a one-time personal income tax windfall.
Lembo noted in his report that Connecticut continues to lag behind the nation’s economic recovery from the recession. The state has recovered 81 percent of its overall jobs lost, but the wages attached to those new jobs are weaker.
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Liberty Island evacuated after woman scales Statue of Liberty
The Statue of Liberty in New York. | AP Photo
NEW YORK — Liberty Island has been evacuated because of a climber at the Statue of Liberty.
A person climbed the statue’s base on the Fourth of July shortly after several people were arrested after hanging a banner from the statue’s pedestal calling for abolishing Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
News helicopter video showed the climber sitting Wednesday by the bottom of the statue’s robes, about 100 feet above ground. Police nearby tried to persuade the climber to descend.
Earlier, National Park Service spokesman Jerry Willis said at least six people were taken into custody for the banner, which read “Abolish I.C.E.,” referring to part of the Department of Homeland Security.
Willis says federal regulations prohibit hanging banners from the monument.
Banner organizing group Rise and Resist says the climber isn’t connected to its demonstration.
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But enough of talking about how Jeremy Corbyn was seen prior to the 2015 election. There is, after all, another politician, with a very different outlook on life, who nonetheless fits the above description; Jacob Rees-Mogg.
A month ago, during an interview on the LBC radio station, Theresa May was asked whether there might be a place in the cabinet for the double-barrelled MP for North East Somerset. The Prime Minister responded by laughing. It is true; it does, on the face of it, seem quite ridiculous. But in fact it is no more bizarre than Jeremy Corbyn...
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DENVER -- Aurora Police Chief Nick Metz helped plan the funeral for Adams County Sheriff's Deputy Heath Gumm that took place Friday.
Chief Metz offered our viewers some incredible insights ... not just of the planning it took to put it all together in one week, but he also explained the symbolism and the traditions that make law enforcement funerals so powerful to watch.
See and hear what he had to say in the video clip.
Former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper said Wednesday if the White House released the memo alleging FBI surveillance abuses, it “would certainly be a very serious affront” to Director Christopher Wray and the agency.
“It’s kind of an assault on the principles of the FBI,” Clapper, who served under former President Barack Obama, told Jake Tapper on CNN.
He also praised Wray for opposing the document’s release in a rare public statement.
“Good for Director Wray, for no other reason than to try to defend the great men and women of the FBI,” Clapper said.
“The fact that the FBI would put out a statement with that concern, rather than disclose the sources and methods, that struck me as quite significant.”
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Kaul comes back to bowl his last of the evening. He gets the first delivery to rise, Bumrah gets an edge to it and the ball flies just wide of Dhawan who is positioned at wide slip. Dhawan flies to his right but only gets his fingertips to it. What a catch that would have been.
CAUGHT! The pressure was building on Hardik who played out the maiden over. He goes for the big one but is only able to slice it up for Thampi to take a catch at third man. Bumrah swings at the next delivery which is bowled short and sends it for a four. Mumbai need 34 runs to win from 12 balls.
MI 85/9 after 18 overs
State officials say the basketball coach and athletic director at a Fayetteville Christian school is accused of embezzling nearly $400,000 from the religious organization. The Fayetteville Observer reports the N.C. Department of Revenue said 48-year-old Heath Curtis Vandevender is accused of embezzling and converting to his own use state withholding taxes totaling $388,422 while he was vice president at Truth Outreach Center from 2008 to 2015.
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ANDERSON Co., S.C. (WSPA) – One woman was injured Saturday morning after colliding into the back end of a tank truck filled with gasoline.
According to our crew at the scene, the collision happened on Beaverdam Rd. SC Highway Patrol reports that the collision happened around 9:52 a.m.
The report at the scene is that the tank truck was stopped at the intersection of Ellison Lake Rd. waiting for a vehicle to turn when a van hit the truck from behind.
Our crew reports that the driver of the van was taken from the scene by ambulance to a nearby hospital. The driver of the truck was reportedly uninjured.
There was no reported leak from the truck after the collision.
SC Highway Patrol is investigating this collision.
× ‘Signature Move’ is the Chicago-based movie you should see this weekend
Brian Hieggelke, editor and publisher of New City, and actress Sari Sanchez, join Justin to tell us about the new Chicago-based movie, “Signature Move.” Brian talks about why he wanted to produce this project, what drew him to the story, taking the movie to countless film festivals across the world and the great reception the movie has received in Chicago. Sari talks about how she got involved, how the film captures the neighborhoods in Chicago that often go unrepresented, how much she knew about the underground wrestling scene in the city and what it means to her to have the film playing in Chicago. Go see it at The Music Box Theatre this week!
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Bruce Kamau's double did the damage as Melbourne City began the new A-League season in triumphant fashion against Brisbane Roar.
Melbourne City made a strong start to the 2017-18 A-League campaign as Bruce Kamau scored both goals in a 2-0 win over Brisbane Roar in Friday's season opener.
City handed a debut to Scotland international Ross McCormack following his arrival on loan from Aston Villa, but it was Kamau who stole the show at AAMI Park.
The winger broke the deadlock just before half-time, coolly slotting in from the edge of the penalty area after Brisbane could only partially clear a corner.
McCormack played a significant role in Kamau's second, picking out Nick Fitzgerald on the left, with Kamau turning in the eventual cross with the help of a deflection to wrap things up 16 minutes from time.
Feb 14 Golden Queen Mining Co Ltd
* Golden Queen announces 2016 preliminary operating results
* Sees 2016 production totaling 19,030 ounces of gold and 194,792 ounces of silver
* Golden Queen Mining Co Ltd - site operating costs for 2016 were $13.02 per ton processed for 2016
* Golden Queen Mining Co Ltd says sustaining capital investment is expected to peak during first half of 2017 and decline sharply in future years
* Golden Queen Mining Co Ltd - approximately $20 million of sustaining capital investment is budgeted for 2017
* Golden Queen Mining Co Ltd - "Expect second half of 2017 to be strongly cash generative"
* Golden Queen Mining - anticipates increasing gold production levels, decreasing unit costs throughout 2017, 2018, driven by transition to mining in east pit Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
A brutally honest Craigslist ad for a 1999 Toyota Corolla has been making the rounds online the last few days & it is absolutely worth your time:
The Fine AF 1999 Toyota Corolla, wasn’t going to put this on twitter but the guy took it off of Craig’s list so I felt the need to keep the story alive-- pic.twitter.com/7Pbrayqn58 — Brendan Tokarski (@btredwing98) April 23, 2018
The ad was taken down, but thankfully Twitter user Brendan Tokarski has preserved it in all of its glory.
The car does seem to be reliable as hell and oil is "optional".
Anyone who's ever driven a used car from the 90s, or 2000s should appreciate the honest owner of that '99 Corolla.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Force Motors Ltd:
* JAN TOTAL DOMESTIC SALES OF 2474 UNITS
* JAN DOMESTIC SCV & LCV SALES OF 1333 UNITS
* JAN DOMESTIC UV, SUV AND TRACTORS SALES OF 1141 UNITS
* SAYS JAN TOTAL EXPORTS SALES 193 UNITS Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Broncos coach Gary Kubiak officially steps down
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ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Denver Broncos coach Gary Kubiak stepped down from his dream job on Monday because of health concerns, saying "the demands of the job are no longer a good fit for me."
Kubiak missed a week of work in October after suffering a complex migraine, his second health scare in three years.
Kubiak went 24-11, including a victory in Super Bowl 50, but a 9-7 finish this season kept the Broncos out of the playoffs.
General manager John Elway said he was saddened and disappointed in Kubiak's resignation, "but I understand and respect Gary for doing what's right for him and his family."
Elway now embarks on his third head coaching search in his six seasons as Broncos GM.
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After Meijer added multiple pickup locations in southeast Michigan last year, retail and grocery giant Walmart is now offering free grocery pickup service in metro Detroit. According to the company, you can fill up your grocery list on their website and then set a pickup time.
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The Jersey City Medical Center and the city police department are seeking the public's help in finding relatives of a 51-year-old patient.
Edain Ramirez was born on Oct. 19, 1966, officials said, and his last known address was from two years ago on Reservoir Avenue in Jersey City.
Anyone with information is asked to call Nancy Floom, assistant director of social work at the hospital at 201–577-8423.
April 20 Nautilus Minerals Inc
* Nautilus delivers $2 million financing notice for May 2017
* Nautilus Minerals Inc - Private placement of an aggregate of 11.2 million common shares of company at an issue price of c$0.239 per share Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The mountaintop estate, built in 1976 and since renovated, is a world away from the hustle and bustle of Hollywood life. Reached by a winding cobblestone drive, the property spans close to two acres overlooking Wilacre Park and the Santa Monica Mountain Reserve. Views from the property extend from the San Fernando Valley to the Sierra Pelona Mountains.
A chocolate factory in south Kerry was closed for three days because the product was melting in the heatwave.
Staff at Skelligs Chocolate were given the days off when production was stopped last week.
Full production resumed yesterday.
The owner of the factory told the Irish Examiner that it was the first time in 20 years that the factory was forced to close because of the heat.
Starting 6:40 AM passengers were once again allowed into the terminal but only in groups of 40.
Brussels Airport spokeswoman Anke Fransen: "The power failure occurred shortly before 5 AM. Emergency generators took over, but not all systems were able to use these from the start. Baggage handling had to be done by hand triggering delays."
All flights have delayed, but the airport company has an important message. Anke Fransen: "We are asking passengers to arrive on time."
Brussels Airlines is asking passengers to travel "light" when possible and only to take hand luggage if this is an option.
Clowney (knee) isn't expected to return to the field until training camp, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.
On the mend from arthroscopic knee surgery, Clowney is under no pressure to hurry himself back into action. It's possible he won't be ready to go from the first day of training camp, but head coach Bill O'Brien doesn't sound concerned about the defensive end missing too much of the Texans' finite amount of practice time this summer. In the meantime, Clowney and the Texans are expected to progress in talks over a lucrative contract extension. The former No. 1 overall pick is currently entering the last year of his rookie deal.
Robert W Taylor, who was instrumental in creating the internet and the modern personal computer, has died. Taylor, who had Parkinson's disease, died Thursday at his home in the San Francisco Peninsula community of Woodside, his son, Kurt Taylor, told the Los Angeles Times and the New York Times.
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A handful of tech companies - Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Facebook and Apple - dominate their respective markets, with a growing number of critics arguing they should be broken up or regulated as monopolies. Here's what you need to know.
Mitigating Securities Litigation Risk From Software Problems
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 11:32 AM EDT) -- Public companies can face significant securities litigation risk over defective algorithms, data errors and software glitches. As securities class action filings continue to increase across the board, plaintiffs lawyers have attacked numerous companies over stock price declines that occur after software problems are revealed. Recent court decisions denying dismissal in securities class actions against Fitbit and OSI Systems illustrate the risks that technology companies face when there is a gap between their public disclosures and the actual status of their software, including undisclosed defects in software...
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At the international “Tradewise Chess Festival” in Gibraltar, where Levon Aronian divided 1-7 places by 7.5 points and took the 4th place with additional points at the end of the main fight, according to the rules of the tournament, a tie-break was held between the first four players.
Aronian defeated Hungarian Richard Rapport with 2: 0, and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave gained a victory over Hikaru Nakamura, representing the USA by 2.5:1.5 score. In the final Aronian-Vachier-Lagrave fight ended with the victory of Armenian grandmaster, by 2.5: 1.5, and Levon Aronian took another victory in major international tournaments.
Ashot HAKOBYAN
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HAMPTON ROADS, Va - If picturesque views, painting, wine and music pique your interest, it's time to check out Gloucester.
We sit down with folks from the Gloucester Arts Festival and get a taste of the art, music and more from the now month-long celebration in June.
Presented by The Gloucester Arts Festival
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KALAMAZOO, Mich. – The Komets allowed two goals in the first period and never recovered, falling at Kalamazoo 3-1 on Tuesday night.
Josh Pitt and Dajon Mingo each beat Komets goalie Garrett Bartus in the first frame to make it 2-0 after one.
After a scoreless second period Jason Binkley netted his seventh goal of the season at 6:11 in the third period to cut the Wings’ lead to 2-1.
However, an empty-netter with 15 seconds left by Peter Schneider would set the final at 3-1.
Bartus stopped 24 of 26 shots in goal.
The Komets and Kalamazoo play again on Friday at 8 p.m. at War Memorial Coliseum. It will be the third straight game between the two clubs, having played each other Sunday and Tuesday already.
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — A former Delaware teacher has pleaded guilty to attempting to entice a minor into engaging in sexual activity.
U.S. Attorney David C. Weiss announced Monday that 37-year-old Joshua Rutherford entered his plea Monday. He was initially charged with two counts each of seeking child pornography and attempted inducement of a minor but reached a plea deal with prosecutors in January.
According to statements made in court, the former Smyrna High School teacher and track coach chatted online with an undercover investigator posing as a 14-year-old girl’s father and expressed interest in having sex with the girl while her father watched. Authorities say Rutherford demanded the father have sexual contact with the minor first to prove he wasn’t law enforcement.
Rutherford faces 10 years in prison when he’s sentenced in June.
For the Chiefs on Sunday, the difference was defense.
The Kansas City Chiefs played physical, aggressive football against the Oakland Raiders during Sunday's 26-15 win.
The defensive line pressured Raiders quarterback Derek Carr and sacked him twice. The defensive backs helped force three turnovers and the linebackers limited Marshawn Lynch to only 70 yards rushing.
"I can’t worry about what he or the other guys did on the field," said Chiefs linebacker Reggie Ragland. "I have to come in, play tough and strong. That’s what I did - Marshawn is one of my favorite backs and it was a blessing to play against him.”
Perhaps the signature play of the game came in the fourth quarter when linebacker Derrick Johnson leveled Lynch.
“When you get a chance to hit Beast Mode, you’re going to hit him as hard as you can," Johnson said. "I thought we played very well today. We played as a unit and I’m proud of our guys.”
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DAVOS, Switzerland — Maurice Manificat of France and Davos specialist Ingvild Flugstad Oestberg won long-distance freestyle races in the cross-country skiing World Cup on Sunday.
Manificat completed the 15-kilometre men’s course 4.0 seconds faster than two-time world champion Sergei Ustyugov of Russia.
Another Russian, Alexander Bolshunov, was third trailing 14.6 behind Manificat’s time of just under 34 minutes. Bolshunov closed the gap on overall World Cup leader Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo of Norway.
Oestberg won the 10-kilometre race 5.9 seconds ahead of fellow Norwegian Ragnhild Haga. Third-placed Krista Parmakoski of Finland was 7.9 back.
“Davos is my favourite place, it’s almost the only venue I can win a World Cup,” said Oestberg, who has three wins at the Swiss resort.
World Cup leader Charlotte Kalla of Sweden was eighth, 26 seconds back.
A retired Marshall, Texas, fire captain is the pilot who was hurt in a plane crash Monday morning near the Panola-Harrison county line in East Texas.
Charles Mayo was taken to a hospital for treatment of a severe head laceration in the wake of the crash south of Marshall, authorities said.
Crews were called to a location off Highway 59 around 11 a.m.
Mayo was walking without assistance when he was found, a Marshall Fire Department official said.
Mayo reported to emergency officials that the small plane crashed while he was checking pipelines, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
The aircraft is registered out of Arbela, Mo.
Harrison and Panola county first responders and personnel from Marshall fire EMS, the Beckville and Carthage fire departments, the Texas DPS and Allegiance EMS responded to the crash.
PHOTOS: Plane crash south of Marshall, Texas
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STORM WARNING
Wind-swept sheets of rain, notes
gusting from Oscar Peterson’s fingers, grounded,
soaked up by rock-steady Ray Brown, the night’s pulse,
and the swaying, whispering bushes—brushes
in Ed Thigpen’s hands, thunder rumbles miles off,
a drumroll beneath the music’s surface.
No weather report, this, it is a front
moving through, leaving everyone and
everything changed.
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Michael L. Newell is a retired secondary school English/Theatre teacher who currently lives on the south-central Oregon coast. He has had poems recently published in (among other places) Verse-Virtual, Culture Counter, The Iconoclast, Ship of Fools, and Red Eft Review.
A ribbon cutting was held Friday morning for a new car dealership at the University Town Center development in Monongalia County.
The dealership combined Freedom Volkswagon, Freedom Kia and Freedom Ford Lincoln Car Dealership is located just off of the I-79 exit 153 in Granville. The dealership has over 600 cars the lot.
"All of the growth that's happening right now in Morgantown at the University Town Center is just mind blowing, so we're glad we could be one of the first people in with a leap of faith when we started this project two years ago. We're just excited to be here and we look forward to the great things to come in the future," said Michael Wood, owner.
Light refreshments and music were provided for those attending this special occasion and launching of the new site.
Researchers at Brookhaven National Laboratory measured the behavior of charm quarks as they emerged from a trillion-degree fireball meant to recreate the early moments of the universe.
John and Amanda Kalkwarf of Webster City are the parents of a daughter, Charlotte AnnMarie Kalkwarf, born April 13, 2017, weighing 7 lbs., 7 oz. She has a brother Garrett, 20. Brett and Bethanie Ratcliff, Webster City, are the parents of a son, Royce Roger Ratcliff, born April 11, 2017 at ... Joshua and Bethany Farrell of Brayton are the parents of a son, Benjamin Wayne, born April 6, 2017, weighing 6 lbs.
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Barnwood Park Arts College pupils celebrated the night away at Bowden Hall Hotel
YPSILANTI, Mich. (AP) — Elijah Minnie scored 16 of his 22 points in a close first half and Eastern Michigan used a big run in the second half to roll to a 58-41 win over Ball State on Saturday.
Minnie’s layup gave the Eagles (13-10, 4-6 Mid-American) a 27-26 halftime lead. James Thompson IV scored the first five points on a 15-0 run and Minnie had six points, making it 56-36 with just over five minutes remaining. Ball State missed six shots and had three turnovers in a drought that last almost seven minutes.
Thompson and Tim Bond both had nine of their 11 points in the second half with Thompson also grabbing 14 rebounds. Bond had seven rebounds, four blocks, three steals and three assists.
Eastern Michigan shot 53 percent and held Ball State to 27 percent, blocking 13 shots.
Trey Moses had 17 points for Ball State (14-9, 5-5).
We’ve made it to episode 150 and we’re bringing plenty of guests for this edition of The Scoop!
Vikings running back Latavius Murray joins Doogie. Minnesota native and former Gopher, and now current Buffalo Sabre, Casey Mittelstadt stops by. We round out the guests with current Minnesota resident and 14-time Winter X-Games medalist Tucker Hibbert.
Doogie has plenty of notes on the Vikings, Wolves, and Twins as well as local NBA and MLB draft prospects.
All that right here on episode 150 of The Scoop podcast!
Toronto Raptors DeMar DeRozan shoots as Portland Trail Blazers Jusuf Nurkic defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Feb. 2, 2018, in Toronto. The Canadian Press via AP Chris Young
FRANKFURT, April 24 (Reuters) - Deutsche Bank has appointed Frank Kuhnke as new chief operating officer, the German lender said on Tuesday, amid a continuing reshuffle of its executive suite.
Kuhnke replaces Kim Hammonds, who stepped down last week, having come under pressure after critical comments she made about the bank became public.
Unlike Hammonds, Kuhnke will not be a member of the management board, but he will regularly attend its meetings, Deutsche Bank said. (Reporting by Tom Sims Editing by Maria Sheahan)
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — Two more music legends will be rocking the grandstand stage at the 2018 Illinois State Fair.
Organizers announced Foreigner and Joan Jett & the Blackhearts will take the stage on Aug. 12.
Foreigner has been making rock hits for more than 40 years with a discography that includes classics such as “Juke Box Hero,” “Cold As Ice” and “I Want to Know What Love Is.” The band has also begun reaching a younger audience through its music featuring prominently in television shows and movies.
Joan Jett & the Blackhearts played their way into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, collecting eight platinum albums along the way. With nine Top 40 singles to their name including “I Love Rock ‘N’ Roll,” “I Hate Myself For Loving You” and “Bad Reputation,” the group will bring their hard-rocking ways to Springfield this August.
Tickets for the Sunday show range from $25 to $45 and will be up for sale at a later date.
Westinghouse Electric has voiced no objection to disclosing its nuclear contract with S.C. Electric & Gas. The bankrupt company responded to state regulators that it feels it has no accountability to them or anyone else in South Carolina.
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Fog continued to envelop various cities of Punjab and Sindh causing delay of flight as result of which hundreds of Pakistani passengers were stranded at Saudia Arabia’s airports.
The visibility was zero in Multan, Sahiwal, Cheecha Watni, Peer Mahal, Arifwala, Pakpattan, Khanewal and Bahawalpur due to dense fog.
The flights bound to Pakistan and India from Saudia Arabia faced delay as a result of which hundreds of passengers were stranded at the airport. Islamabad-bound flight from Riyadh took off at 9pm after a delay of five hours.
Flight operation was suspended at Multan airport.
According to motorway police, thick fog affected the traffic flow on Bahawalpur and Lahore road.
Met office has predicted intense fog in plain areas of Punjab and upper Sindh.
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Former Ajax star Kenneth Perez has told Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur target Davinson Sanchez that he cannot stop playing for the Dutch giants while he hopes for a move away.
The Colombian centre-back reportedly refused to join up with the Ajax squad for the club's Eredivisie meeting with Heracles Almelo at the weekend, which the Amsterdam giants lost 2-1.
Ajax have rejected an offer of €40m for Sanchez from Tottenham and are keen to keep him with the carrot of a new bumper contract.
But Sanchez, who is also interesting Chelsea and Real Madrid, wants out and refused to play against Heracles, something Perez thinks is unacceptable.
"Yes, yes [he wanted to go to Tottenham], but he's still employed by Ajax at this time", Perez said on FOX Sports.
CHINA: Jack Ma’s Libertarian Talk Approaches Red Line.
Sigh. I remember when America’s tech titans were libertarians instead of crony-socialists. You know, back when they actually invented new and interesting stuff.
This photo provided by Febreze shows a scene from the company's Super Bowl spot. For the 2018 Super Bowl, marketers are paying more than $5 million per 30-second spot to capture the attention of more than 110 million viewers. Courtesy of Febreze via AP)
DARLINGTON, Wis. (AP) — A judge in Lafayette County says his decision that a state ban on selling home-baked good is unconstitutional applies to all bakers, not just the three plaintiffs who challenged it.
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Lin-Manuel Miranda has rounded up an all-star posse of musicians and celebrities including Jennifer Lopez, Gloria Estefan, Camila Cabello, Fat Joe, Luis Fonsi, Marc Anthony, Ruben Blades, Dessa, and Gina Rodriguez for “Almost Like Praying,” a new benefit single for Puerto Rico. All proceeds from the song will go to aid victims of Hurricane Maria through the Hispanic Federation UNIDOS Disaster Relief Fund. Listen below.
Uber slammed the breaks on its self-driving car program on Monday after one of its vehicles struck and killed a woman in Arizona. Jane Lanhee Lee reports
Mike Regan was not expecting one of his first pieces of legislation as a state Senator to cause this much controversy. Earlier this month, Regan, elected to his first term as a Senator representing parts of Cumberland and York Counties, wanted to honor former colleague and role model Harold Mowery, a former longtime state lawmaker who died in 2014.
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Jubal calls one of Ed Sheeran’s super-fans who says “she will do ANYTHING” for Ed… Well Jubal has a very exciting offer for her. Not concert tickets, or even the chance to meet him… but she gets to watch his 14 cats. FOR FREE!
Mon, Jan 2: Parks Canada is preparing for an increase in visitors this year as people across the country and around the world request free annual passes to explore the nation’s natural treasures as part of Canada’s 150th anniversary celebration. Global’s Gord Gillies reports.
March 30 Panram International Corp:
* Says it will use undistributed profit to pay cash dividends of T$ 0.53 per share to shareholders for 2016
* To use undistributed profit to distribute stock dividend worth T$ 0.53 for every one share
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Chris Brown has found himself in legal turmoil once again.
E! News can confirm the singer punched a photographer at the Tampa, Fla., nightclub Club Aja in the early hours of Monday morning. We're told the photog, Bennie L. Vines, suffered a busted lip and will take legal action.
Per the Tampa Police Department, "During an after party event, Mr. Brown and his crew came into the club for a 'showing' for which he was paid. Mr. Vines is a photographer for Club Aja. As he was taking photos, Vines reported Mr. Brown 'sucker punched' him for allegedly taking photos. By the time officers were contacted and arrived, Mr. Brown left the scene. Mr. Vines wishes to prosecute for a minor laceration to his lip. Medical attention was refused. The investigation continues."
Saturday, Albany's Downtown Development Authority announced the third of three new businesses that will open in downtown: Renaissance Art Cafe. The business is a full-service art, graphics and consultation company that also features a paint and sip service known as the “Let’s Paint & Party Art Experience.”
FILE - In this March 4, 2015 file photo, Illinois Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner speaks at an event in Springfield, Ill. Heated debates over income taxes and abortion funding in the state Capitol Tuesday, May 29, 2018, belied what legislative leaders said was a collegial negotiation over the full budget which made lawmakers optimistic they could complete their work by Thursday's deadline. Seth Perlman, File AP Photo
Opelika police are trying to identify the gunman involved in Saturday's robbery in the 500 block of South Fourth Street. Authorities said a man was standing near the roadway when a white Chevrolet of a newer model pulled up beside him.
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STARS Air Ambulance flies, on average, five times a day in Alberta, transporting critically ill or injured patients to care centres throughout the province where they can receive necessary life-saving treatment at a much quicker response time than ground transport.
Since the first flight in 1985, STARS has been involved in countless operations where quick critical care meant the difference between life and death, full recovery or permanent damage.
STARS pilot Jennifer Thiel recalls one such flight that included a nighttime search for someone lost in the river. “It was a unique experience for us to be a part of the life-saving mission at the front of the aircraft, usually all the magic is in the back,” she said.
“It’s definitely a rewarding feeling to work with a team that contributes to bettering people’s lives every day.”
The organization is funded mainly through private donations and numerous fundraising programs, including the annual STARS lottery, which runs until midnight on March 22, 2018.
Event time: 1pm and 3:30pm Sat. and Sun. 7pm Friday, Jan. 12.
With his handmade silk suits, wide array of hats and tiny gold pocket watch, Edward Tulane is the most exceptional toy in Abilene’s room. He is adored and he is happy. But when Edward is thrown overboard on a cruise ship by mean boys, he begins a remarkable journey of discovery across Depression era America. Based on Newberry-winner Kate DiCamillo’s celebrated book and brought to life through imaginative storytelling and folk music, don’t miss this breathtaking story of finding friendship, finding yourself, and eventually finding your way home. Suggested for families with young people ages 7 – 16+
Price: Tickets begin at $14 and can be purchased at www.firststage.org
NEVER TAKE NUMBERS ON FAITH WITHOUT SEEING THE WORK: Holiday sales disappoint after DC misleads us again.
** The biggest U.S. bank by assets' shares up 0.70 pct at $86 premarket
** Reports better-than-expected profit boosted by increase in fixed-income trading
** Fixed-income revenue up 17 pct at $4.22 bln
** EPS $1.65 vs est. $1.52/shr; Rev rises 6.24 pct to $25.59 bln
** Investment banking revenue up 34 pct at $1.65 bln
** Wells Fargo & Co and Citigroup Inc are also scheduled to report results on Thursday
** Up to Wednesday's close, stock had risen 22 pct since President Donald Trump's election on Nov 8
After 20-odd years of "marriage" in China, Ford Motor Co is having relationship issues. As Sara Hemrajani reports, the U.S. automaker, losing ground in the world's largest car market, is reportedly struggling to maintain trust and respect with its mainland Chinese partners.
Thanks to a newly enacted law in the state of Colorado, renters in the state on short-term leases will now receive more advanced notice of rent increases or lease terminations.
The new law requires landlords to provide a 21-day notice to short-term renters (those on month-to-month leases or those with lease terms under six months) of rent hikes or terminations of their lease.
Previously, landlords were only required to provide a 7-day notice to short-term tenants.
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The 1980's cult movie classic, Heathers, went from the big screen to the big stage on Broadway. And now, Downstage Productions has a local cast bringing it to the stage in South Mississippi.
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ONGWEDIVA – An 11-year-old boy died on the spot after a 40mm grenade he and other children were playing with reportedly exploded at Epinga village in the Ohangwena Region.
Three other children between the age of four and seven were injured in the process and were taken to Eenhana District Hospital for treatment after receiving first aid at the local Epinga clinic. The deceased was identified as Petrus Shitemu.
The incident happened at the end of last week. According to the regional crime coordinator in Ohangwena Region, Deputy Commissioner Zacharia Amakali, the children found the military ordinance in the mahangu field and took it in the house. One of the boys, aged four, sustained injuries on the arms and legs, while the five-year-old girl was injured on the arm.
The third child, a four-year-old boy, was injured on the left foot.
Amakali urged parents to refrain from playing with strange objects and to report explosive ordinance to the police on time.
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The RBA Minutes contained nothing new, although there appeared to be a sharper focus on rising levels of household debt (hawkish) rather than ongoing spare capacity in the labour market (dovish), according to analysts at TDS.
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“Overall, we took a clearer message from last Friday’s semi-annual testimony from Governor Lowe, where he claimed that a lower currency was required before the RBA could hike. The ANZ weekly confidence rally didn't last, today back to 111 compared with the end-July 'peak' of 118.4. Economy one year ahead a big step down from 101.4 to 95.3, despite no clear trigger.”
A suspicious package was reported found at Rose Administration Building on the University of Alabama campus Friday morning.
Rose and adjacent buildings have been evacuated.
UA is asking people to avoid the area and to report anything suspicious to University of Alabama Police at (205) 348-5454.
UAPD is investigating.
We will update this post as soon as new information is provided.
Private wealth in is set to fall behind the Asia-Pacific region for the first time this year, partly as a result of the political and economic uncertainty unleashed by Brexit, according to
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The blood drive went from nine to two and was held in celebration of the founding of Sikhism. In the New York-Penn region that includes New York and 10 counties in Pennsylvania, approximately 1000 units are collected every day to serve patients in about 90 hospitals.
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Amarillo police are asking for information after a motorcycle was stolen.
Police say this motorcycle, along with two other motorcycles, was stolen from 1700 East I-40. Police say the motorcycle has been seen on the north side of Amarillo and may have been painted by now.
If you have any information on where to find this motorcycle, call Amarillo Crime Stoppers at (806) 374-4400 or submit a tip online.
If your anonymous tip leads to the suspect's identification and arrest, you could be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.
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The President and the Minister for Foreign Affairs have conveyed their condolences to the people of Turkey following the tragic loss of life in...
In just four days, the ”dumbest” — and largest — proxy fight hedge funder Nelson Peltz ever fought will come to a close.
Procter & Gamble shareholders will vote on Tuesday whether Peltz deserves a seat on the consumer-goods company’s 12-person board.
Peltz announced a $3.5 billion stake in P&G through his hedge fund Trian Partners in July. He has argued that his presence is needed on the board to chip away at P&G’s “insular” culture.
“This proxy fight is probably the dumbest thing I’ve ever been involved in,” Peltz told CNBC on Friday, citing the estimated $100 million P&G is spending to keep him off the board.
P&G is opposing Peltz, saying it “is on the right track, with the right management team, the right Board and the right plan.”
Police: Man shot in both legs during armed robbery
LOWELL, Mass. (AP) — Police are investigating the shooting of a man in Massachusetts.
Lowell police say they responded to the scene on North Street to find a 21-year-old man shot in both legs early Tuesday morning.
The victim told officers that he was approached by an armed suspect who robbed him of his cellphone and money.
The man then shot him.
Investigators say the suspect is described as a male wearing dark clothing and a mask.
The victim was taken to an area hospital with injuries that are not life-threatening.
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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - APRIL 25: George Sharp, 7, takes part in Anzac Day commemorations at Auckland War Memorial Museum on April 25, 2018 in Auckland, New Zealand. In 1916 the first Anzac Day commemorations were held on 25 April. It's been 102 years since the Australian and New Zealand Army Corp (ANZAC) landed on the shores of Gallipoli during World War 1. Anzac day is a national holiday in New Zealand, marked by a dawn service held during the time of the original Gallipoli landing and commemorated with ceremonies and parades throughout the day. (Photo by Fiona Goodall/Getty Images)
Trump spokesman: President-elect wants more info on Russia
WASHINGTON (AP) — Incoming White House press secretary Sean Spicer is defending cryptic comments by President-elect Donald Trump that he knows "things that other people don't know" when it comes to allegations of Russian hacking.
Spicer tells Fox News Channel's "Fox & Friends" that Trump is getting national security briefings "on a daily basis" and "there doesn't seem to be conclusive evidence" Russians were behind the hacking of Democratic emails during the election.
Spicer also dismissed on Monday a report released by the FBI and Homeland Security Department supporting the accusations against Russia, calling it a "how-to" manual on basic cybersecurity for Democrats.
Marshall (hamstring) is currently considered day-to-day by the Redskins, Master Tesfatsion of The Washington Post reports.
Marshall sustained the injury in Sunday's blowout loss to the Chargers and was unable to return. No other specifics have been offered on the injury at this point, but the 23-year-old's status should become clearer once the Redskins resume practice Wednesday.
April 6 PacWest Bancorp:
* PacWest Bancorp and CU Bancorp agree to merge
* PacWest Bancorp - transaction valued at approximately $705 million
* PacWest Bancorp - transaction was approved by PacWest and CU Bancorp boards of directors
* PacWest Bancorp - CU Bancorp shareholders will receive 0.5308 shares of PacWest common stock and $12.00 in cash for each share of CU Bancorp
* PacWest Bancorp - total value of merger consideration is $39.45 per CU Bancorp share
* PacWest Bancorp - total value of merger consideration is $39.45 per CU Bancorp share
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Just looked at the Whinos board and have to say I am really worried. In their league predictions majority of posters have us finishing 6th, 7th or 8th. Some even have us finishing above them! The worlds gone mad!
HAMPTON, Va. – Hampton police are investigating an armed robbery that took place at the Little E’s Convenience Store in the 300 block of Buckroe Avenue.
Officers were dispatched to the scene Tuesday night at around 9 p.m. The suspect entered the business and displayed a firearm, then fled on foot into an alleyway behind the business towards East Pembroke Avenue.
Police describe the suspect as a white male between 5’10” and 6′, weighing approximately 160 pounds. He was last seen wearing a red baseball cap, a blue and white bandana, a black and grey jacket and black pants.
If you or someone you know has information that can assist police, take action and call the Hampton Police Division at 757-727-6111 or the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP.
This photo provided by Bob Baer and Sarah Kovac, participants in the Citizen CATE Experiment, shows a "diamond ring" shape during the 2016 total solar eclipse in Indonesia. For the 2017 eclipse over the United States, the National Science Foundation-funded movie project nicknamed Citizen CATE will have more than 200 volunteers trained and given special small telescopes and tripods to observe the sun at 68 locations in the exact same way. The thousands of images from the citizen-scientists will be combined for a movie of the usually hard-to-see sun’s edge. Citizen CATE Experiment via AP R. Baer, S. Kovac
Tens of thousands have been displaced throughout Nepal by flooding and landslides that destroyed an estimated 62,000 homes and killed at least 150 people.
The IFRC visited Nepal’s Morang, Sunsari, and Japha districts on August 29, and found many people living in displacement camps or just using tarpaulins for shelter, as seen in this footage.
As floodwaters recede, the IFRC said it found communities that have “lost homes, identity documents – everything.”
Severe flooding has also swept through Bangladesh and India, the UN estimates at least 40 million people have been affected by the flooding in South Asia. Credit: IFRC via Storyful
The number of strikes in the UK has hit a record low with just 79 walkouts taking place in 2017, the lowest number of labour disputes since 1891, according to official figures released on Wednesday.
The transport and storage industry was the most discontented part of the workforce, data suggested. It had the largest share of industrial action with 68pc of the total 276,000 working days lost to strikes. Some 34pc of walkouts were in this sector. This was the highest rate of strikes in this industry since the 2009 downturn.
Long-running disputes such as that involving train staff and Southern Rail contributed to the sector turmoil. There was also industrial action taken by workers on the London...
For the first time since its acquisition by L’Oréal in 2012, Baxter of California is making serious strides to grow its business.
The Los Angeles-based men’s brand has a new global president — Yann Joffredo — and a new campaign aimed at Millennial men. Industry sources estimate the brand does about $25 million in sales, but with increased efforts in digital and social media marketing, it could triple that number by 2020.
Michigan State University has suspended longtime women's gymnastics coach Kathie Klages in the midst of a sexual assault investigation related to former team doctor Larry Nassar, according to an email the State Journal obtained. MSU suspends women's gymnastics coach Michigan State University has suspended longtime women's gymnastics coach Kathie Klages in the midst of a sexual assault investigation related to former team doctor Larry Nassar, according to an email the State Journal obtained.
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DENVER (AP) – Thousands of people turned out to honor a Colorado sheriff’s deputy shot and killed while chasing a suspect.
People lined streets Friday north of Denver to watch a large procession of law enforcement vehicles led by dozens of motorcycles taking Adams County Sheriff’s Deputy Heath Gumm’s body to Flatirons Community Church in Lafayette. A large U.S. flag flew from the ladders of two fire trucks on an overpass on Interstate 25 as it passed.
Authorities say Gumm and other deputies were called to a residential area on Jan. 24 for a reported fight and chased a man who ran behind a house. They say 22-year-old Dreion Martise Dearing pulled out a handgun and fired.
Gumm’s death came less than a month after 29-year-old Douglas County sheriff’s Deputy Zackari Parrish was fatally shot in suburban Denver.
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OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Washington Lottery's "Keno" game were:
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Unable to close a one-goal gap, the Joel Barlow High hockey team eventually lost a 6-2 decision to Bethel-Brookfield-Danbury (BBD) on Monday, Feb. 13, at the Danbury Arena.
The Falcons trailed 2-1 after one period with a goal from Kyle Converse and the assist going to Ryan Lauter. The Icecats increased the lead to two with another goal in the next frame.
Converse struck again in the third with seven minutes to go with Grant Ciccarello assisting but BBD picked up the pace in the time remaining, netting three more goals.
Zac Gormley made 32 saves in goal for the Falcons.
BEIJING, Aug 14 (Reuters) - China's Foreign Ministry said on Monday the issues of U.S. trade and North Korea are not connected and there is no future in a trade war between China and the United States.
Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying made the comment at a regular press briefing.
President Donald Trump on Monday will order his top trade adviser to determine whether to investigate Chinese trade practices that force U.S. firms operating in China to turn over intellectual property, senior administration officials have said. (Reporting by Ben Blanchard; Writing by Michael Martina)
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The famous neon sign of a cowgirl in downtown Las Vegas has been taken down as part of the construction of a planned casino-resort.
After more than two decades on Freemont Street, "Vegas Vickie" was dismantled Tuesday.
Casino owner Derek Stevens says his company is looking for a home for the neon sign. It was created in 1980 and originally dubbed "Sassy Sally" after a casino of that name.
Stevens' company is planning to transform the space previously occupied by the Las Vegas Club.
MCALLEN, Texas — I was in Southern Texas covering the immigration crisis and separation of families for nearly a day when I got word that I had secured a Border Patrol ride-along.
"The Rio Grande sector accounts for about 40% of the apprehensions in the United States," a Border Patrol agent named Chris Seiler told me as we drove away from the station a few days later. "The McAllen station specifically is about 20% of the entire nation, and we catch about 300 individuals a day just in this 50-mile span of border."
For nearly five hours last Monday morning, I followed Seiler and another agent, Rene Quintanilla, around as they patrolled on and around the Rio Grande, which separates the US and Mexico.
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QUEBEC — A forensic psychiatrist hired by Alexandre Bissonnette’s lawyers says he didn’t think they could successfully mount a defence of not criminally responsible for their client.
Sylvain Faucher met with Bissonnette twice in 2017 to determine whether such a defence would be possible.
He concluded it wouldn’t be because the man who killed six worshippers in a Quebec City mosque in January of that year understood his acts and was capable of knowing if they were good or bad.
Faucher said Bissonnette’s mental state wasn’t altered in any major way.
The psychiatrist was testifying today at Bissonnette’s sentencing arguments in a Quebec City courtroom.
Bissonnette, 28, pleaded guilty in March to six charges of first-degree murder and six of attempted murder related to the deadly mosque shooting.
His first-degree murder conviction carries an automatic life sentence with no chance of parole for 25 years.
But he can also receive consecutive sentences, which means he could spend up to 150 years in prison.
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Police arrested a 29-year-old George Town man today in connection with the armed robbery of an armored van in the Foster’s Food Fair grocery store parking lot on April 8.
He was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and being in possession of an unlicensed firearm, according to the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service.
Police think he is one of the two suspects being sought in connection with the robbery.
The man remains in police custody.
Close to a dozen shots were fired in the incident at the store’s Airport location. Two of those bullets hit the arm and the leg of a security guard working for the armored van company.
The RCIPS released descriptions of the two suspects on April 11.
Suspect No. 1 – About 6 feet tall, wearing black or dark colored clothing; Suspect No. 2 – Between 5 feet, 6 inches and 5 feet, 8 inches tall, wearing jeans and a grey/white hoodie shirt.
The Honda CR-V used as the getaway vehicle was found in eastern George Town days later.
Hilda Solis, then secretary of labor, tours Florida Power & Light’s Lauderdale Power Plant in Dania Beach with FPL workers, on July 13, 2011. FPL proposes to take two aging power-generating units offline at that site and replace them with modern, natural-gas-fueled units. Emily Michot emichot@miamiherald.com
SHANGHAI: Volkswagen's China Chief Jochem Heizmann said the carmaker plans to launch a pure battery electric vehicle in China this year amid continued uncertainty over how China's electric car quotas will be applied.
VW's Heizmann said a lack of clarity about whether electric car quotas would be softened, is forcing VW to push ahead with an aggressive launch schedule for electric cars in China.
"The rules look like they are being revised," Heizmann said, adding that Chinese authorities have not yet clarified how a system of credits for so-called New Energy Vehicles (NEV)'s will be formalized.
A lobbying campaign from Berlin to persuade Chinese authorities to water down the proposals, may prove to be helpful, Heizmann said.
In China, policymakers have put forward proposals forcing carmakers to meet sales targets for electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid vehicles of 7 percent in 2020 and 15 percent in 2025.
(Reporting by Edward Taylor; Editing by Harro ten Wolde)
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“It burns intensely for a few minutes,” admits David Stallings, president of the Henderson County Beekeepers Association, who gets stung quite a bit. But the benefits of beekeeping last a lifetime. Honoring National Pollinators Week, Stallings appears at the Hendersonville Community Co-op (60 Charleston Lane) on Saturday, June 17, 9:30-11am, to lead a free “Intro to Beekeeping” class.
Glean more nuggets in Bold Life’s Q&A with Stallings in this month’s issue: www.boldlife.com/one-hundred-pounds-honey/
Good news that the police/fire brigade have taken action. Can’t believe for a second we’ve heard the last of this though.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WJBF/AP) – South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster wants to fire the man who leads the state owned utility involved in the abandoned construction of two nuclear reactors in Columbia.
McMaster wrote a letter to Santee Cooper Chairman Leighton Lord.
It says he plans to remove him in 10 days unless he responds by this Friday.
The Governor says Lord purposefully did not turn over all the documents he has asked for concerning the two nuclear reactors that were being built at the V.C. Summer plant and has avoided legislative hearings on the failed reactors.
Lord says the letter is wrong but hasn’t decided what to do about fighting the firing.
Pat Robertson at the Military Aviation Museum in Virginia Beach, Virginia on Sept. 8, 2012. Charles Dharapak / AP file
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an online news release, The Christian Broadcasting Network, which Robertson founded, says he was rushed to the nearest stroke center Friday after a family member recognized the onset of symptoms.
The release says that within minutes of receiving clot-busting drugs, Robertson was awake, responsive and able to move all his limbs.
The Virginia-based network says 87-year-old Robertson is alert and expected to make a full recovery.
In addition to founding The Christian Broadcasting Network, Robertson hosts its flagship show “The 700 Club.”
U.S. President Donald Trump called the 2015 nuclear agreement between Iran and six world powers "a disaster," and warned that if Iran restarts its nuclear program, "they will have bigger problems than they have ever had before." Trump made the comments at the start of a White House meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron.
WASHINGTON — Federal health officials are cracking down on underage use of a popular e-cigarette brand following months of complaints from parents, politicians and school administrators.
The Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday it has issued warnings to 40 retail and online stores as part of a nationwide operation against illegal sales of Juul (JOO’-uhl) to children.
Like other e-cigarettes, Juul is an electronic device that vaporizes liquid nicotine into an inhalable vapor.
Thanks in part to its resemblance to a small computer flash drive, Juul has become popular with some teenagers as a discrete way to vape at school and in public.
As part of the FDA initiative, regulators are asking Juul Labs to turn over documents about the design and marketing of its devices.
The San Francisco-based company says it monitors retailers to ensure they are following the law.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Photronics Inc
* Photronics Inc - ‍plan to invest a minimum of $160 million over next five years​
* Photronics Inc - through unit, will build and operate a facility to engage in research and development, manufacture and sale of FPD photomasks​
* Photronics Inc- ‍financing for project will be a mix of transferred capital and cash, with option of local financing​
* Photronics Inc - unit ‍has signed an investment agreement with Hefei State High-Tech Industry Development Zone​
* Photronics Inc - ‍under terms of agreement, Photronics, through its subsidiary, will build and operate a facility to engage in research and development​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A federal judge has ordered a Tennessee schoolteacher accused of kidnapping a 15-year-old student held until trial, saying he is a flight risk and a danger to the community.
That decision came after an FBI agent testified that the teacher told authorities he had sex with the girl most nights during the 38 days he was on the run with her.
The agent said health science teacher Tad Cummins said the sexual relationship began after they disappeared March 13.
The testimony came during a detention hearing in a federal courtroom in Nashville. The 50-year-old married teacher is facing a federal charge of crossing state lines to have sex with a minor. He also faces a state charge of aggravated kidnapping.
Cummins was arrested and the girl was found safe in a remote area of Northern California last month.
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Exit polls suggest Vladimir Putin has easily won a 4th term, keeping him as Russia's president for 6 more years
Catawissa (Pa.) Southern Columbia 2020 five-star wide receiver Julian Fleming named Clemson one of his top six schools on Wednesday via social media.
Georgia, Ohio State, Penn State, Southern Cal and Virginia Tech also made the cut for Fleming, who holds close to 20 scholarship offers.
Clemson offered Fleming in early June, and he told TCI afterward that it was a big offer for him especially considering Clemson’s label as “WRU”.
“It means a lot, especially with that label on it,” he said. “Just to be a receiver and have a school like that offer you, that’s like a receiver’s dream. So, it’s a really big offer.”
As a sophomore last season, Fleming recorded 69 receptions for 1,462 yards and 20 touchdowns. As a freshman in 2016, he had 36 catches for 956 yards and 13 scores.
He is ranked by 247Sports as the No. 1 prospect in Pennsylvania, No. 1 wide receiver and No. 2 overall prospect for the class of 2020.
Cerbus operates five Liberty Tax Service offices in Onslow County - four in Jacksonville and one in Swansboro - plus five in Wilmington and one in Havelock while Cowell manages the H&R Block office on Brynn Marr Road in Jacksonville.
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SARASOTA, Fla. (WFLA) – A jury ruled on Friday that former Sarasota County Deputy Frank Bybee is not guilty of attempted first degree murder of a 79-year-old woman.
The jury did rule that Bybee is guilty of kidnapping and other charges.
The jury deliberated for seven hours on Friday.
Bybee faced 18 felony charges that included attempted murder, kidnapping and exploitation of the elderly.
Prosecutor Karen Fraivillig said Bybee befriended 79-year-old Marcia Sohl in October 2016 when he had to Baker Act her.
Over the next few months, prosecutors say Bybee took advantage of Sohl, accessing her bank accounts and retrieving money from her account numerous times to buy items like gas.
Bybee’s sentencing date has not been scheduled.
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While the Sonic Mania remixes old zones from previous games, it also sports a fair number of new zones, such as Metallic Madness. Here is the first act!
Police are investigating a vandalism at a catholic cemetery in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. (Published 2 hours ago)
An investigation is underway after more than two dozen gravestones were vandalized at a Catholic cemetery in Cherry Hill, New Jersey.
Police say about 30 gravestone statues were beheaded at the Calvary Cemetery on 2398 Marlton Pike W. The vandalism was discovered on Easter Sunday though police are unsure when it actually took place.
No arrests have been made and police have not released a description of any suspects. They continue to investigate.
Sergei Bobrovsky had an incredible regular season for the Jackets, going 41-17-5, with.931 save-percentage and a 2.07 goals-against average. Werenski, who had scored his first career postseason goal in the first period, was bleeding heavily and struggling to get to the bench after Kessel's shot opened a gash under Werenski's right eye.
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Southampton's Jack Stephens, left, and West Bromwich Albion's Daniel Sturridge chase the ball during their English Premier League soccer match at The Hawthorns in West Bromwich. | AP
WEST BROMWICH: Southampton moved out of the relegation zone and left West Bromwich Albion in deeper trouble in last place in the English Premier League by winning 3-2 at the Hawthorns on Saturday.
Goals from Mario Lemina and Jack Stephens turned the game around for Southampton in the final five minutes of the first half after Ahmed Hegazi's opener.
James Ward-Prowse sealed a 3-2 victory with a free kick in the second half, then Salomon Rondon pulled a goal back with a header in the 72nd minute.
But West Brom couldn't level and is four points from safety, while Southampton moved two points clear of the relegation zone.
West Brom paid tribute to the late Cyrille Regis before kickoff. Regis, who endured racist abuse while forging a career with West Brom and defied threats of violence to represent England, died aged 59 last month.
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Today's Photo of the Day features a sunset view of Toronto's Humber Bay Shores skyline. Captured from Lake Ontario, this view captures Eau du Soleil in the process of overtaking Lago at the Waterfront as the tallest building on the neighbourhood skyline.
Sunset view of Toronto's Humber Bay Shores skyline, image by Craig White
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How to prepare for an earthquake FEMA released a video on tips on what people should do in the event of an earthquake. FEMA Monty Davis ×
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Opportunistic thieves have been targeting cars which have been abandoned in the snow and smashing the windows to search for valuables.
Overnight, between Saturday, December 9 and Sunday, December 10 three cars have been targeted on Ringinlow Road in Hathersage all of them have had the front offside window smashed.
Three vehicles have been targeted already
A spokesman for the Derbyshire Rural Crime Team said: “Please can we also take this opportunity to urge motorists to only make journeys in the severe weather conditions when absolutely necessary.
“If you have no choice but to abandon your vehicle, please ensure it is emptied of all valuables, alarms are set and recovery is arranged at the earliest opportunity.”
HAGATNA, Guam — Dozens held signs and waved Guam's flag during a rally for peace in the U.S. territory.
Monday's demonstration came days after North Korea threatened to fire four intermediate-range missiles into the ocean near Guam. The protest also followed a week of heated exchanges between Pyongyang and Washington.
Participants chanted "Peace, not war, that's what our island is for." Demonstrators sang Guam's hymn and blew kulo or shell trumpets.
Melvin Won Pat-Borja says many people in the community are frustrated, scared and worried. The 35-year-old says it's not a good feeling to have your life threatened.
The deadline for payment of the first installment of Bond County real estate taxes is Friday, July 6.
The treasurer’s office will be open during regular business hours Thursday and Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Bond County Treasurer Katie Weiss said taxes can be paid by mail, in person at the treasurer’s office at 203 West College Avenue in Greenville, or at participating banks in Bond County.
The second installment deadline is September 6.
Trump to slap tariffs on EU steel and aluminum
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The United States will soon announce plans to impose tariffs on steel and aluminum from the European Union, possibly as early as Thursday, the Wall Street Journal is reporting.
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Clemson quarterback Kelly Bryant was added on Friday to the Maxwell Award Watch List. Bryant is one of 13 players added to the list of candidates for the 81st annual award that goes to the National Player of the Year as selected by the Maxwell Football Club of Philadelphia.
SAMUI: Police in Koh Samui are hunting for a hit and run suspect who injured a motorcyclist and shot at police officers before escaping last night.
Lt Col Denduang Thongsrisook of Bor Put Police said traffic police officers were in the area and went to check.
A golden brown pick-up truck crashed into a motorbike in Chaweng at about 11:50pm, landing the motorcyclist in the hospital.
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A Des Moines bride-to-be says thieves broke into her car and stole the dress she planned to wear at her wedding. "So nothing really brings you down a few pegs, like some low-life thief stealing a priceless family heirloom from your car.
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The meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company will be held on Thursday, the 27th April, 2017 at 03.30 P.M at the registered office of the Company to consider inter-alia, 1. Consider and approve the Audited Financial Results of the Company for the financial year ended 31st March, 2017. 2. The proposal for declaration of Second Interim Dividend for the financial year 2016-17.Source : BSE
Stephen Brook takes a look at the latest vintage of Barolo Riserva to be released. Read on for tasting notes and scores...
Barolo Riserva 2012
Drink or keep Sunburn and hail were just some of the problems this year, and growers had to respond adroitly in the vineyards. Some fine wines, but others are soft and forward. 4/5
2012 was an inconsistent vintage, complicated by a cool and rainy spring, sporadic summer hailstorms, and rainfall in late August and early September.
Variable weather in the spring had led to an uneven flowering, which complicated the vintage and required growers to be vigilant and attentive in the vineyard. There were periods of intense heat, and there were reports of sunburn in some exposed vineyards.
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FLINT, Mich. (AP) – A federal appeals court has rejected a challenge to Michigan’s age limit for judges.
Candidates can’t run for election if they’re 70 or older. Genesee County Judge Michael Theile can’t run again in 2020 because he’ll be 71.
He says the age limit in Michigan’s Constitution is irrational, noting there’s no age restrictions on governors, state lawmakers or federal judges. The appeals court found Theile’s arguments to be eloquent, but it said Tuesday that it must follow the results of similar cases.
The court and the U.S. Supreme Court have upheld age restrictions in the past. The Supreme Court said Missouri’s age limit was rationally related to concerns about judges’ mental fitness.
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HIGH POINT, N.C. — A woman accused of trying to abduct babies from hospitals across the Carolinas has been arrested in High Point, WTVD reports.
A New Hanover Regional Medical Center spokesperson said 36-year-old Linda Everett was trying to take babies from neonatal units across North and South Carolina.
She has been charged with felony breaking and entering and larceny.
WWAY reports the woman entered New Hanover Regional Medical Center without authorization earlier this month.
According to Carolyn Fisher with the hospital, a woman presented herself at the check-in desk on April 5 at the Betty H. Cameron Women’s & Children’s Hospital, where she was denied entry. The woman later entered patient care areas without authorization.
Seeing she did not have a visitor’s badge, staff alerted hospital police, who responded and questioned her.
She was wanted on four warrants from hospital police.
In this March 4, 2017 photo, Oregon State pitcher Luke Heimlich delivers a pitch against UC Davis during an NCAA college baseball game in Corvallis, Ore. Heimlich, a standout pitcher for Oregon State's top-ranked baseball team, pleaded guilty to a single count of molesting a 6-year-old girl when he was a teenager.
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Max writes: I would like you to order my 14-year-old daughter, Baby, to get rid of her fart corner: the corner in her bedroom she goes to whenever she needs to fart. I find it disgusting, but more important, it’s right where our cat, Hobbes, likes to sit.
I have changed your daughter’s name to protect her privacy and to set up a bad dad joke at the end of this column. It is a father’s right to embarrass his teenage daughter (mostly with puns), but this is dad harassment of a higher order. No one can deny another human’s right to flatulence. And while you do presumably own or pay for the home that contains her room, it is critical to her emergent independence and your own sanity to appreciate that you cannot control every aspect of her life any more than you can catch a fart and pin it down. Or, to make another cultural reference: Nobody keeps Baby from her fart corner. Sorry, Hobbes.
LATROBE, Pa. -- On T.J. Watt's first half-day of rest Mike Tomlin's steady stream of jokes with his players hit its training camp peak.
Ben Roethllisberger got in on the act, the Steelers' injury list got a little shorter, one punt returner set himself apart from the rest, among plenty of other sprinklings.
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Toronto FC says defender Nick Hagglund will be out of action for six to eight weeks with a left medial collateral ligament sprain.
Hagglund suffered the injury in the first half of Toronto's 4-1 Major League Soccer home win over the Portland Timbers on Saturday. Hagglund was chasing down a Timbers attacker when he fell awkwardly and caught his left leg underneath his body.
Hagglund had torn the same ligament on May 13, and was making just his second start since returning.
Toronto returns to action Saturday at Chicago.
The recent update on Hurricane Irma has downgraded the Mega storm to a Category 3. However as the storm moves across the open and very warm waters of the Florida Straits it is expected to intensify again. The Florida Keys will be the first to be hit by Irma, then a west coast track will bring what is expected to be catastrophic winds and flooding to the Sunshine State. 15 million residents are under a Hurricane Warning as rain from IRMA's outer bands has already arrived in Miami.
MILAN, Ohio — The Ohio hometown of Thomas Edison now has two statues honoring the inventor.
A new statue sits in the town square of Milan (MY'-lan), where Edison spent the first seven years of his life.
It was made by Ohio sculptor Alan Cottrill and is similar to another Edison statue Cottrill created and is now displayed at the U.S. Capitol.
The new statue in Milan shows Edison holding a light bulb in one hand and a phonograph in the other.
The Sandusky Register reports a large crowd showed up for the unveiling on Monday.
There's a second statue of Edison in the town square that depicts him as a child with his mother.
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Tobago celebrates with Calypso Rose as she picked up the coveted French equivalent of a Grammy for Album of the Year in the World Music category. The Tobago House of Assembly congratulated the Tobago daughter, born Linda McArtha Monica Sandy-Lewis, on conquering world music with her latest album, Far From Home, at the prestigious Victoires de la Musique awards in Paris, France, last Friday.
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Don't drink like a fish and drive in Anaheim tonight. Jay Brockman
The Anaheim Police Department Traffic Unit holds a DUI/drivers license checkpoint tonight from 8 p.m. through 3 a.m.
It will be held near South State College Boulevard and Lincoln Avenue, according to an APD advisory.
Why? The department cites research showing that crashes involving an impaired driver can be reduced by up to 20 percent when well-publicized DUI checkpoints and proactive DUI patrols are conducted routinely.
Checkpoint funding is provided to the Anaheim Police Department from a California Office of Traffic Safety grant, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Two legislative committees have scheduled a joint hearing on a Republican bill that would allow developers to build on state wetlands without a permit.
The Senate Committee on Natural Resources and the Assembly Committee on Regulatory Licensing Reform have scheduled the hearing for Dec. 21 in the state Capitol.
The bill, authored by Sen. Roger Roth and Assembly Majority Leader Jim Steineke, would eliminate the Department of Natural Resources wetland development permit system. Builders would still have to create 1.2 acres of wetlands for every acre filled, however.
Estimates of how many of Wisconsin's 5 million or so wetland acres fall under state jurisdiction vary from 10 percent to 30 percent. The rest are under federal jurisdiction because they're generally part of navigable waters such as Lake Superior.
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Bella is a young lady full of energy who is just simply happy! She loves to be outside and run. Her favorite thing is to play ball — well, fetch the ball and carry it around the play yard.
Bella would be great for a family on the go and that could take her with them.
Bella prefers to be the only dog in the family.
She is two years old, 35 pounds, and a catahoula mix. Visit Bella at Helping Strays today.
To learn about the process of adding a new pet to your family, click here.
To fill out an adoption application on the Helping Strays website, click here.
For more information about how you can help out at Helping Strays, click here.
Helping Strays shelter is located at 4221 Hanover Road, off the west side of Route 3, between Waterloo and Columbia. Their hours are Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Sunday, from noon to 4 p.m. The shelter is closed Monday and Tuesday. The shelter can be reached at 618-939-7389.
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Police are searching for suspects after thieves made off with more than $210,000 in silver bars from an acreage north of Edmonton.
About 5:45 p.m. on April 11, police were called to the acreage of an Edmonton retiree after a complaint about a break and enter.
Police were told the thieves cut the lock off a vehicle gate in the driveway before breaking into the residence. Inside, the thieves made off with $20,000 worth of registered firearms and a large amount of ammunition.
Police said the thieves then broke into a garage on the property where they found and broke into a safe which contained a large amount of silver bars valued at more than $210,000.
Police are asking anyone with information to contact them at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a cellphone.
To submit a tip anonymously, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or go to www.tipsubmit.com
Flashy colour blocking, glitter and volume were reminiscent of style in the early part of the decade and designer Tamara Ralph said she wanted to celebrate the strength of the era, taking her inspiration from French fashion icon Jacqueline de Ribes.
The label's creations have been worn in recent years by British royals including the Duchess of Cambridge and her sister-in-law Meghan Markle, though they missed out on designing the dress she wore for her wedding to Prince Harry in May.
Ralph said the show came at a time the brand was expanding with its latest store opening in Dubai in late June, while its ready-to-wear line was launched last summer.
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The Kids from Wisconsin are back at the Schauer for their 49th show season! Sit back, buckle up, and see these talented performers from around the state take you on a musical journey through America’s greatest music destinations of all time. Performing a mix of disco, country, and jazz, the tour features 20 singer/dancers, a 13-piece band, and Broadway-style choreography. The two-hour show features hits from Gershwin, Elvis, Stevie Wonder, The Eagles, classic TV shows, today’s hits and more! The tour showcases a little “hometown flavor” as the 33 KIDS involved in the show represent 29 different hometowns from all around Wisconsin.
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Heavy downpours are expected to hit southeast Michigan Wednesday afternoon, with hail and 40 mph wind gusts possible in some areas, according to the National Weather Service.
The storms will develop slowly throughout the day, with the most severe weather expected around 4 p.m. Some regions may see hail up to 1 inch in diameter, the report said.
Flooding on some local roads are likely, so motorists are urged to take caution.
Wednesday’s high will be around 84 degrees, with highs the rest of the week expected to hang around the mid-80s. Thunderstorms will continue sporadically into the weekend.
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It's no wonder people are looking to boost their endurance and stamina. With the newfound rise of obstacle course races endurance and stamina are in demand like never before. The thing is, “people tend to focus on cardio activities like running or cycling,” says Will Torres, a New York-based personal trainer and founder of the personal training studio, Willspace. But that’s only a small part of the endurance-building equation. "You also need to improve your strength,” notes Torres.
When you build your leg muscles, Torres explains, you’ll better able to propel yourself further in every step you take while running. “The added muscle also helps absorb the impact that would otherwise put stress on your joints,” he adds. If you're looking to take on a Tough Mudder, Spartan Race, or any other endurance race, take a look through Torres' sneak tactics. You're probably not doing these seven training techniques—but once you do, you'll significantly boost your endurance and stamina.
Pieter Tritton transports cocaine in the rubber of tents. He's caught in Quito and sent to one of the world's most violent prisons.
Lucas Vikings basketball star Sarah Donovan, and John Paul II Jaguars track star Ruach Padhal are the 2017 SPECTRA Award winners.
The awards honour a graduating male and female athlete who also displays excellence in academics, leadership and community involvement.
Donovan is a member of Team Canada’s national development program, and will attend Davidson University in North Carolina on scholarship.
Padhal is two-time defending 800 metre OFSAA champion, and a TVRAA and OFSAA West record holder.
Not only is the 4th of July celebrated as Independence Day all across the country, but it’s also National Bell-Ringing Day. At the request of the American Legion, President John F. Kennedy proclaimed July 4th, 1963 as National Bell-Ringing Day. An observance is planned tomorrow in St. Helens, with American Legion Post 0042 ringing bells in eight locations at 2 pm. The “featured bell” will be the 800-pound bell at the Christ Episcopal Church on East Division Road, but they will also be ringing bells at the Columbia County Courthouse, the Warrior Rock Lighthouse replica, the Fog Bell on the steps of the Courthouse, United Methodist Church, St. Frederic Catholic Church, Columbia River Fire and Rescue, and at Plymouth Presbyterian Church. This is the 4th year for observing National Bell-Ringing Day.
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NEW ORLEANS – The NOPD is looking for a man accused of stealing more than $10,000 worth of merchandise from two different Lowe’s Home Improvement stores.
The unidentified man was caught on surveillance camera stealing from the Lowe’s in the 2500 block of Elysian Fields and the location in the 5700 block of Read Boulevard, according to the NOPD.
The man’s most recent shoplifting spree occurred on August 11.
If anyone has any information on the identification of pictured suspect, please contact any Fifth District detective at (504) 658-6058, or contact CrimeStoppers at 822-1111, or toll free at 1-800-903-7867.
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Put a bunch of RuPaul’s Drag Race fans together in a cabin in the woods with a camera and a bit of inspiration and you just might come up with a viral video.
As has happened. It’s clocked nearly half a million views as of this posting:
And here’s the original (from the RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars finale (spoilers) for some comparison:
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Aug 14(Reuters) - Shanghai Dragon Corp
* Says it sells 21.1 percent stake in a science park management firm for 164 million yuan
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Victoria Beckham has a lot to smile about. Yes, smile. It's the celebrated fashion designer and UN International Goodwill Ambassador's 43rd birthday today, and turns out, she's getting more fabulous with every passing year. Besides her amazing designs and fashion icon status, she's well known for the intense looks she serves the camera each time she's photographed. Sadly, such inherent fierceness has given her a reputation for not being much of a smiler. Beckham takes the jokes in stride, even poking fun at herself for her typically serious glances – she's selling a t-shirt as part of her latest Victoria Victoria Beckham collection, reading, " Fashion Stole My Smile ." Well, that smile she's speaking of? We've found it. Below, proof that Victoria Beckham does smile (with teeth, too,) and her grin is totally radiant.
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The Patriots have released linebacker Shea McClellin with a failed physical designation, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
McClellin missed all of last season because of a series of concussions, but he intends to keep playing, Jeff Howe of the Boston Herald reported last week. McClellin tried to return at midseason but had a setback in practice.
A first-round pick of the Bears in 2012, McClellin has played 66 games with 35 starts. He has 200 career tackles and 8.5 sacks.
He appeared in 14 games with four starts with the Patriots in 2016, playing 37 percent of the defensive snaps.
McClellin was scheduled to make $2.2 million in base salary and count $3.2 million against the team’s salary cap. His release saves the Patriots $2.4 million against the cap.
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Before Ronda Rousey’s debut match at WrestleMania 34, nobody was really sure how she’d do. There was no doubt about her athletic prowess, but her abilities as a performer and a safe worker were very much up in the air. Her performance in a contract signing segment at Elimination Chamber didn’t impress most viewers, and there were some doubts about her Samoan Drop.
Once the actual WrestleMania match occurred, however, it put all doubts to rest. Like her or not, Ronda Rousey did a great job in her first match, and should be an interesting wrestler to follow going forward.
One wrestling legend was particularly impressed with how Ronda did. WWE Hall of Fame announcer Jim Ross was effusive about Rousey in a brief interview with TMZ Sports.
Missing Sally Rowe from Steyning has been found, according to police.
Police said the 51-year-old went missing from her home on Tuesday (May 29).
A spokesman for Sussex Police said she was found safe in Eastbourne.
The 41-year-old woman was visiting Khao Yai national park when she reportedly squatted down to take a selfie near the reptile.
A tourist has been bitten by a crocodile after reportedly posing next to the enormous reptile while taking a selfie.
The 41-year-old French woman was visiting Khao Yai national park in Thailand with her husband.
Reports suggest the woman wanted a picture near the crocodile and the pair squatted down near the animal.
The crocodile then reportedly bit the woman in the thigh while the picture was being taken.
Pictures from the scene show the woman being taken away from the area by rescuers.
She can be seen with a large bandage on her leg as worried onlookers watch on.
She was rushed to hospital where she is now being treated for her injuries, Matichon online reported.
The park where the attack happened is thought to have many warnings encouraging visitors to stay on paths and not detour.
The current condition of the woman is not yet known.
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Plans are underway to transform the Kenyan Premier League Under Twenty Tournament into a fully operational league within the next two years.
Documentary about Joseph Beuys stars at Berlin Film Festival
A documentary about Joseph Beuys shows previously unpublished audio and video footage of the 20th century German artist known for his signature hat, performance pieces and use of fat and felt as materials.
The film, titled “Beuys,” premiered Tuesday as one of 18 films competing at the Berlin International Film Festival’s Golden Bear award.
Director Andres Veiel has created a portrait of the provocative artist he calls “the hero of my youth.” The documentary shows Beuys at performances, as an art professor, a social activist and an early member of the Green Party.
Beuys, who famously declared that “everyone is an artist,” is presented close-up as he explains his philosophy, talks about his plane crash during world War II or plants trees for his “7,000 Oaks” project. (AP)
US President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron showed a clear and strong bond as they appeared during a joint press conference to discuss the US-Iran deal.
The pair has been seen sharing affectionate body language for the past three days culminating in what seemed a sincere hug at the end of Macron's speech.
The French President kindly thanked Mr Trump for his hospitality, claiming talks between the two leaders had been successful thanks to the "sincere friendship" they share.
He said: “Allow me to say, once again, that the discussions we had today and the ones we will have tomorrow are fed not only by the strength of our historical bond but also by a sincere friendship which I believe we share.
“So, thank you, once again, Mr President, for this extremely warm welcome for this three days spent with you.
“And thank you as well for being there to meet the challenges which are important for the United States of America, for France, and for Europe, and important for our people.
“Thank you.”
England's footballers have won their first World Cup penalty shootout, to reach the quarter-finals in Russia in dramatic style.
Leading 1-0, England let in an equaliser by Colombia in the 93rd minute to take the game into extra time and then onto penalties.
England eventually won 4-3 with Eric Dier scoring the winning penalty.
Newsround's World Cup reporter Ben Shires was there and sent us this report.
Over the past month, I have been producing this video for Tornado Media, the Journalism Department at Herbert Hoover High School in Glendale, Calif. Though it was initially intended for the Hoover student body, the message is sure to strike a cord with any student who has stepped foot on school grounds.
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 Jazz music and picnicking in the park are at the top of the list for Omak High School’s first-ever jazz picnic on June 1, but mosquito repellent runs a close second.
The high school jazz choir and jazz band will headline the event, which starts at 6 p...
The researchers found that participants with their phones in another room significantly outperformed those with their phones on the desk, and they also slightly outperformed those participants who had kept their phones in a pocket or bag. The findings suggest that the mere presence of one’s smartphone reduces available cognitive capacity and impairs cognitive functioning, even though people feel they’re giving their full attention and focus to the task at hand. —The University of Texas at Austin
© AFP 2017/ DELIL SOULEIMAN Kurdish-Led Forces Liberate Daesh-Held Qabsh Arbey Village Northwest of Syrian Raqqa
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MOSCOW (Sputnik)Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have killed two suspected suicide attackers from the Daesh jihadist group in the northern Syrian city of Al Tabqah, local media reported Tuesday.
According to the Firat news agency, the SDF troops have also managed to thwart a car bomb attack in the area late on Monday.
Two SDF troops were reportedly injured in the clashes, the news agency added.
In November 2016, the SDF, which predominately consists of Kurdish fighters but also includes members of the Syrian Arab Coalition, launched an operation called the Wrath of Euphrates to seize control over Syria's Raqqa, the de facto Daesh capital. Al Tabqah is located some 27 miles to the east of Raqqa.
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A Kiowa couple were injured and a Wichita man died as a result of a two-vehicle collision New Year’s Day a few miles west of Anthony.
According to the Kansas Highway Patrol accident report, Dean Mark Melton, 29, of Wichita was westbound on K-2 highway in a 2013 Ford Fusion when for an unknown reason the vehicle went left of center and struck a 2008 Buick Enclave driven by Cynthia J. Archuleta, 60, of Kiowa, which was eastbound.
The accident happened at 10:05 a.m. about 12 miles west of Anthony.
Melton was taken to Anthony Hospital where he was pronounced dead. Cindy Archuleta received serious injuries and was transported to Via Christi Medical Center in Wichita. Her husband, Danny Archuleta, 63, was taken to Anthony Hospital with less serious injuries.
According to the KHP, Melton was not wearing a seatbelt, while the Archuletas were wearing safety restraints.
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TAMPA, Fla. — A Florida police officer has been shot and wounded while serving an arrest warrant at the home of a man facing charges for making violent threats to his family.
Tampa police announced on social media that Officer Richard Lehr was released from a hospital Monday afternoon.
Police say Lehr and Officer Leigh Smith were serving the warrant at an apartment complex early Monday morning when 35-year-old Walter Richard Jeziorski opened fire.
Tampa police Chief Brian Dugan pointed to “mental health issues,” adding that the shooting is an example of what “officers deal with every day.”
Jeziorski surrendered to police shortly after the shooting. He had several previous arrests on charges that include battery and domestic violence. It’s not clear whether Jeziorski has a lawyer.
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One person is trapped following a crash in Sperry.
Sperry Fire requested assistance from Owasso after a crash in the 1900 block of East 96th Street North.
The Owasso Police Department said a person is trapped and unresponsive.
An air-ambulance has also been requested.
We have a crew headed to the scene to gather more information.
On the palate, just after the initial sensation of warmth, an Armagnac will be light, rounded, and mellow. Cerbois VSOP is aged an average of eight years with smooth mellow flavors.
Among the nearly 20,000 residents who were forced to evacuate their homes Sunday due to the possibility of the Oroville Dam spillway collapsing were six patients of a Yuba City Nursing home, who were relocated Tuesday morning to Vacaville. The patients, who were transferred from the Yuba Skilled Nursing Home, were briefly housed at the Beale Air Force Base during the weekend before the move to Vacaville.
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Nigerian forward Sone Aluko has expressed his delight after winning the Man-of-the-Match award in Fulham's 3-1 home win against Aston Villa in the English Championship on Monday.
Aluko was on target for Fulham, netting their second goal to put them 2-1 ahead.
Other scorers for Fulham were Ryan Sessegnon and Neeskens Kebano, while Jack Grealish scored Aston Villa's goal.
Reacting to the award, Aluko said every player in the Fulham's team deserve the award.
Aluko also said he is happy to have scored a vital goal for Fulham.
"I've never heard this till now, appreciate it. Fantastic result, clinical team performance and great to be back in top six.
"Think this award could have gone to many of the Fulham FC team today, but very happy to receive it. Delighted to score another important goal," Aluko wrote on his Twitter handle.
The win takes Fulham to sixth in the Premier League play-off spot on the log with three games remaining.
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JD.com (NASDAQ:JD) is 3.5% lower following a Q2 earnings report that beat expectations on top and bottom lines with strong revenue growth, but indicated some quarterly slowdown ahead.
The company swung to a net loss from continuing operations of 287M yuan (about $42.3M), from a year-ago gain of 127.6M yuan. But net income on a non-GAAP basis rose 59% to 976.5M yuan (about $144.1M.).
Non-GAAP operating margin was just 0.6%, however.
Operating cash flow rose more than sixfold to 26.6B yuan ($3.9B), and free cash flow was up 214% to 28.9B yuan ($4.3B).
For Q3, it's guiding to revenues of 81.8B yuan to 84.2B yuan (growth of 36-40% Y/Y); in line with consensus for 82.49B yuan but representing a sequential drop of 9.7-12.2%.
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Thomas Thackery, Skull Valley, Utah, passed away Monday, April 23, 2018. A full obituary will be in the Thursday edition of the Tooele Transcript Bulletin. Services are pending under the direction of Didericksen Memorial. For more information, call 435-277–0050.
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* MARATHON PARTNERS SAYS SENT LETTER TO CHAIRMAN OF THE J ALEXANDERS’ BOARD OF DIRECTORS
* MARATHON PARTNERS SAYS RESTATING BELIEF APPOINTMENT OF NEW INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS TO BE BEST PATHWAY FOR J. ALEXANDER’S TO MAXIMIZE SHAREHOLDER VALUE
* MARATHON PARTNERS SAYS ENGAGEMENT OF INVESTMENT BANK TO EVALUATE STRATEGIC ALTERNATIVES TO BE BEST PATHWAY FOR J. ALEXANDER’S TO MAXIMIZE SHAREHOLDER VALUE
* MARATHON PARTNERS SAYS REQUESTED J. ALEXANDER'S CHAIRMAN TO RECONSIDER CO'S COSTLY AND CONFLICTED ADVISORY DEAL WITH BLACK KNIGHT ADVISORY SERVICES Source text (bit.ly/2HUnKRD) Further company coverage:
Former National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Timi Frank, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to use the resources of the Department of State Services, DSS, to fish out the owners of the $43m recently uncovered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in an apartment in Ikoyi, Lagos State. The […]
OXON HILL, Md. (AP) — Minority coaches like Clemson co-offensive coordinator Tony Elliott are getting help from the NCAA in their pursuit of head coaching positions.
The NFL’s Rooney Rule compels pro teams to interview minority candidates for head coaching jobs, but college football as a public entity can’t institute something similar. Instead, the NCAA is putting some of its rising candidates through its Champion Forum to better prepare them for the interview process.
It is an effort to increase the diversity in the Power Five conferences and across the country.
Minorities make up only 19 percent of Division I head football coaches and less across the Power Five conferences. In contrast, 61 percent of Division I players are minorities.
The Champion Forum has helped Penn State’s James Franklin, Vanderbilt’s Derek Mason, Stanford’s David Shaw and others get head jobs with the aim of pushing along the next generation.
Jake Guentzel had a hat trick, including a goal at 13:10 of overtime, to lift the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 5-4 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday night and give them a 3-0 lead in their first-round playoff series.
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PARIS (AP) — Paris’ prosecutor’s office says that three suspects in a thwarted attack last week in the southern French city of Montpellier have been handed preliminary terrorism charges.
Authorities gave only the suspects’ first names. A teenage girl, Sara, and a man called Thomas were charged with terrorist association and possessing explosives Tuesday night. Another man, Malik, was also charged with justifying terrorism.
Last week, anti-terrorism forces uncovered a makeshift laboratory for fabricating a bomb. France’s top security official Friday said the raid thwarted an “imminent attack.”
A police official said the teenage girl — among several arrested — had pledged loyalty to the Islamic State group in a recent video.
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France is still under a state of emergency after several deadly attacks in 2015 and 2016.
A seal surprised a delighted group of kayakers in the Firth of Forth when he jumped on board.
It had followed the kayakers for a mile.
The kayakers said it was an "amazing experience".
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Darian King, a qualifier from Barbados, knocked off No. 5 seed Bernard Tomic 6-4, 6-4 on Tuesday in the first round of the Memphis Open.
King, ranked 140th in the world, dropped just 12 points in 10 service games and never faced a break-point situation against the 32nd-ranked Tomic.
Other first-round winners Tuesday included No. 7 seed Steve Darcis of Belgium, Ryan Harrison of the United States and Matthew Ebden of Australia.
Harrison won 6-3. 7-5 over Russia's Konstantin Kravchuk to advance to a second-round matchup with No. 3 seed Sam Querrey. Darcis won 7-5, 3-6, 6-4 over Radu Albot of Moldova.
Ebden rallied from a break down in each of the last two sets to beat Canada's Peter Polansky 6-7 (4), 6-3, 6-1 in a matchup between two qualifiers. Ebden won the last six games of a match that featured a total of 14 service breaks.
FILE - In a Friday, Feb. 2, 2018 file photo, Terri Herring, left, a long time Mississippi abortion foe, speaks with House Judiciary B Committee chairman Andy Gipson, R-Braxton, center, and Rep. Chris Brown, R-Nettleton, outside chambers at the Capitol in Jackson, Miss., following the passage of House Bill 1510, which makes the state the first to ban most abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy. Mississippi's governor signed the nation's most restrictive abortion law Monday, March 19, 2018, and was slapped with a lawsuit less than an hour later. Rogelio V. Solis, File AP Photo
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``... in total, since the beginning of the QE Unwind, the balance of Treasuries has plunged by $30 billion, to hit the lowest since August 27, 2014... the Fed is shedding [Treasuries and MBS] -- after everyone had said for years that it could never shed them. The Treasury market may be finally paying attention: The 10-year yield closed today at 2.78%, the highest since April 2014. Just as the Fed accelerates its QE Unwind, and as Treasuries react, the government is planning to sell a massive pile of new debt... ''
Sales of new U.S. homes jumped 4 percent in March, propelled by a surge of buying in the West.
The Commerce Department says sales last month were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 694,000. The two prior months had their sales revised upward with the annual rate being 667,000 in February and 644,000 in January. For the first three months of the year, sales are running 10.3 percent higher than a year ago.
The March increase was driven almost entirely by a 28.3 percent leap in sales in the West. New-home purchases rose slightly in the South, fell in the Midwest and plunged in the Northeast.
The median sales price of a new home rose 4.8 percent from a year ago to $337,200.
Beaverlodge RCMP were called to a robbery at the Grand Marshall Inn. Tuesday, April 24 at 1:14 a.m.
The suspect pointed bear spray at staff as he entered the building, demanding cash from the register. He fled with an unknown amount of cash. No injuries were reported.
He is described as white man, 5’6”, slim build, dark hair with blonde high lights and was wearing a red sweatshirt and a red bandana covering his face.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Beaverlodge RCMP detachment at (780)-354-2995 or contact their local police unit. You can also remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Harford's Amtrak bridges
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The New Year's Day sunrise is seen through Amtrak's bridge crossing the Susquehanna River between Perryville and Havre de Grace. The railroad plans to replace the bridge with a new, wider span, which will cost an estimated $1.1 billion. The bridge is one of three on the Amtrak line in Harford County.
Premier League club West Brom has been handed boost in their pursuit of signing out-of-favor Leicester City winger Jeffrey Schlupp after the Ghana snubbed him ahead 2017 Africa Cup of Nations.
The former Chelsea trainer released his provisional squad for the competition without the Jeffrey Schlupp who contributed towards the team's qualification to the continental showpiece.
West Brom want to sign Schlupp, who is keen to leave Leicester for more game time, in January, however, signing him and losing him for one month was discouraging the Baggies.
But now that he is not part of the Ghana squad they will pursue him since he wont go to Gabon.
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VANCOUVER - A woman who says her ex-husband harassed her online for years told a B.C. Supreme Court jury that she was willing to try anything to get him to stop.
Patrick Fox faces two charges, including criminal harassment, over online communications and publications regarding his ex-wife Desiree Capuano.
She told the court in Vancouver that one of the ways she addressed the harassment was by "giving it back" with insults or sarcasm in her replies to Fox's emails.
A number of emails from Capuano were read in court, including some where she calls Fox an "impotent child," insults his intelligence and says Fox's actions portray him as a "stalker ex-boyfriend."
Capuano said the emails from Fox were like a daily beating and at some point, she felt like she could no longer take it.
Fox is also accused of possession of firearms in a place where he was not authorized to do so.
Natalie Sawyer was a main stay of the popular sports channel for 18 years.
But Sawyer, 38, left the global media giant last month after reported differences over her role.
However, it hasn’t taken Natalie long to return to our screens in a big way.
The raven-haired beauty appeared alongside former Spurs player Ryan Mason on William Hill’s social media channel.
The brilliant Terry McAuliffe
The brilliant Terry McAuliffe stated publicly that we lose 93 million Americans per day – which means our population is wiped out in less than four days. Why would we worry about a one-degree temperature rise in 100 years since we are all long dead? That was actually a pretty close estimate for any Democrat, but especially one with such close ties to the Clintons.
I believe he meant 93 per day, so he was off by only around 100%. I bet the reporters cover this as much as they cover Pelosi when she repeatedly calls our current chief executive "President Bush." I know that Colbert, Fallon, Kimmel, and Meyers will all make fun of him.
Concept artists have mocked-up what a system-wide dark mode could look like
Apple is hard at work on the next update to its iOS 10 mobile operating system.
According to renown leaker Sonny Dickson, the Cupertino company is gearing up to launch the first beta for iOS 10.3 on January 10th 2017.
The codename for the next operating system update is Erie, he claims.
The .3 software updates often mark a mid-cycle software revision from Apple, and as a result, tend to include an exciting new headline feature.
When Apple pushed-out iOS 9.3 in March 2016, it introduced the new Night Shift feature, which modifies the amount of harsh, blue light emitted from your screen throughout the day, to improve the quality of your sleep. And it appears that 2017 will be no different.
LeVert played 18 minutes and had seven points (3-5 FG, 1-2 3PT) to go with two rebounds and an assist in Friday's loss to the Lakers.
LeVert returned after missing the previous three contests and didn't appear overly comfortable, as he turned the ball over four times, his highest total since Jan. 13. LeVert will likely see his playing time increase gradually over the next few games after he averaged 26.0 minutes per game in the month of January.
Schneider will protect the cage against the visiting Kings on Tuesday, Andrew Gross of The Bergen Record reports.
The Massachusetts native took a game off after yielding five goals on 28 shots to the Blue Jackets on Friday, and it figures to be tough sledding for Schneider once again as his next draw comes against a Kings team that has rattled off eight consecutive wins.
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OTTAWA — The federal justice minister has asked for an independent review of an extradition that led to Ottawa professor Hassan Diab spending three years in a French jail, only to be suddenly released.
A spokesman for Jody Wilson-Raybould says the external review — which has not started — is in addition to an internal "lessons learned" examination already underway.
Diab and his supporters have been urging the federal government to hold a full public inquiry into the case and to reform the Extradition Act to ensure individual rights are respected.
French authorities suspected Diab, 64, was involved in the 1980 bombing of a Paris synagogue that killed four people and injured dozens of others, an accusation he has always denied.
Halton police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a 55-year-old Burlington man.
Arron Phillips was last seen on January 1 around 11 a.m. in the area of Hager Ave. and Ghent Ave. in Burlington.
Phillips is described as male, white, large build, grey moustache, glasses, 5’6, 200 lbs, short grey hair, wearing a red Nike t-shirt, dark hat, dark pants, dark colored coat and walking with a cane.
Police are asking anyone with information about his whereabouts to contact the Halton Regional Police Service at 905-825-4747 ext 2310.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A Knox County jury has convicted a woman on charges that she tortured and starved two teenage stepsons.
Forty-year-old Jessica Ann Cox was convicted Saturday of 23 counts of aggravated child abuse and one count of reckless endangerment following a six-day trial.
Prosecutors say the victims were 14 and 16 when they escaped their home in handcuffs in May 2013.
According to court testimony, the boys were malnourished, beaten, had wrist injuries due to repeatedly being handcuffed, and were submerged in ice baths and forced to kneel on uncooked rice.
Sentencing has been set for April 21. Aggravated child abuse carries a punishment of up to 12 years on each count. Prosecutors say they will seek consecutive sentences.
The boy's father also awaits sentencing in the case.
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SAN ANTONIO - You can now give the Selena fan in your life a Selena Valentine's Day card.
MissHoTShop on Etsy created the cards with sayings on them like "Eres mi Amor Prohibido."
The set of cards run for $10 and the shop also makes an "Anything for Selenas" Loteria game, and a La Cantante car air freshener.
Over the past several year, Selana merchanise has grown in popularity.
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Terry (personal) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against Brooklyn.
The veteran was held out of Friday's win over the Knicks while attending to a personal issue, but the Bucks' game notes for Saturday's game indicate that he'll be back in the mix. Terry has seen an increase in minutes since the Bucks changed coaches, and he could maintain that role going forward after the Bucks lost Malcolm Brogdon to injury on Thursday.
Chance the Rapper is coming to Valley View Casino Center on Monday, April 24th. His show is SOLD OUT, but ENERGY 103.7 is hooking you up with tickets to the show and we’re sending you to his official after party at FLUXX Nightclub! Listen to Sonic’s show this week from 3p-7p and when he tells you to call in, be the 20th caller at 888-388-1037 to win!
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U.S. stocks dipped Wednesday as investors worried about weak retail sales and oil prices sank. The Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the third time in six months.
On Wednesday:
The Standard & Poor’s 500 index fell 2.43 points, or 0.1 percent, to 2,437.92.
The Dow Jones industrial average gained 46.09 points, or 0.2 percent, to 21,374.56.
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The Nasdaq composite declined 25.48 points, or 0.4 percent, to 6,194.89.
The Russell 2000 index retreated 8.41 points, or 0.6 percent, to 1,417.57.
For the week:
The S&P 500 is up 6.15 points, or 0.3 percent.
The Dow is up 102.59 points, or 0.5 percent.
The Nasdaq is down 13.03 points, or 0.2 percent.
The Russell 2000 is down 4.13 points, or 0.3 percent.
For the year:
The S&P 500 is up 199.09 points, or 8.9 percent.
The Dow is up 1,611.96 points, or 8.2 percent.
The Nasdaq is up 811.77 points, or 15.1 percent.
The Russell 2000 is up 60.44 points, or 4.5 percent.
India has gone through many cycles of economic growth since its independence from British rule in 1947. But one thing has remained constant through the economy in the last seven decades: the dominance of family-owned businesses in India. Most of the country’s largest companies across sectors continue to be family owned despite the rise of government-owned and institution-owned enterprises in the last 70 years. Starting as an open market economy, India became a planned economy by the mid-1950s where private enterprise was forced to play second fiddle to the newly ...
A science textbook used in Hardin County schools in 2012 still listed Pluto as a full-fledged planet – six years after it was reclassified as a dwarf planet. Bruce Schreiner Associated Press file photo
Georgia state trooper involved in shooting near Atlanta
HAPEVILLE, Ga. (AP) — Authorities say a Georgia State Patrol trooper shot a person while helping Atlanta police chase a vehicle just south of the city.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation said on Twitter Monday that the trooper is "ok," and that the wounded person was in stable condition at Grady Memorial Hospital.
The GBI said the trooper was assisting Atlanta police with a chase of a vehicle that had a stolen license plate.
Authorities said the vehicle drove in the direction of the trooper, who fired multiple times and struck the person.
Hapeville is about 7 miles (11 kilometers) south of downtown Atlanta, near Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators are "hopeful" that Erik Karlsson will be ready for the start of the 2017-18 season following surgery to his left foot on Wednesday.
Senators general manager Pierre Dorion announced that Karlsson's recovery from surgery in Charlotte, N.C., to repair torn tendons in the foot would take approximately four months.
The 27-year-old suffered the injury during the club's surprising post-season run, which ended in the Eastern Conference final against the eventual Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins.
Karlsson thrived despite the injury, piling up 18 points in 19 games while soaking up more than 28 minutes per-game.
Ottawa said the tears to Karlsson's foot were found during an MRI following the season.
After the first round against Boston, Karlsson revealed that he had been playing through hairline fractures in that same left foot — an injury suffered in late March, he said.
DAME Judi Dench will appear at the Mill at Sonning theatre to help raise money for Dunsden village hall.
The award-winning actress will be in conversation with actor Simon Williams, from Bix, on April 22.
All the money raised will go towards the transformation of the village hall, which has been renovated at a cost of £390,000.
The work on the main room at the hall in Dunsden Way has finished but work on the Palmer Room will continue until next month.
The hall committee says there is still more work to do so is continuing to fund-raise.
Tickets for the event with Dame Judi will include dinner and early booking will be available for locals. They will go sale in the New Year.
April 28 Tribune Media Co:
* Tribune Media Co - on April 24, compensation committee of board of directors of co approved amendments to employment agreements of CFO Chandler Bigelow
* Tribune Media Co - amendments will extend term of agreements, from December 31, 2017 to December 31, 2018 - sec filing
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Police officers kneel to thank God for their safe return from the North after 3 months
Nigerian police, Akinola Ola Rotimi shared a photo with his colleagues kneeling down and thanking God for their safe return three months after being in the North.
He wrote;
“……3 months,3 weeks ago..
..my humble self and 62 gallant officers left for the north east on a special assignment…… and 3 months,3 weeks,we are back to Lagos……NO ONE, I mean NO ONE WAS MISSING………..its really a BIG TESTIMONY….. please help me thank the Good Lord!!!!”
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YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – Mahoning County will be getting more beds for people recovering from addiction to help deal with the opioid epidemic.
The State of Ohio will provide $250,000 for 14 detox beds on the sixth floor of St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown, which will be operated by the Neil Kennedy Recovery Center.
“We consider it our seed money, our good faith down payment by the government,” said Don Koenig, with Mercy Health Youngstown. “When we can show success, we will use that to help, hopefully, pull down additional funds so that the state concludes this is money very well-spent in the Mahoning Valley.”
The beds should be in place sometime next month.
Several people at Monday’s meeting said 14 beds were not enough — we could use more. The hope is to get more possibly next year.
Proper parking facilities must be provided at a popular Killarney walking trail.
That’s according to Councillor Brendan Cronin, who brought a motion to yesterday’s monthly meeting of the Killarney Municipal District, asking for improved parking to be provided adjacent to the Cardiac Hill walk at Muckross.
Councillor Cronin says the current situation at the Cardiac Hill walk is extremely dangerous and, if it continues, lives will be lost due to unsafe parking conditions.
He adds the popular walk is located on a busy tourist route, which gets even busier during the summer.
The Independent councillor also brought photographs of the current parking situation to the monthly meeting to highlight the case.
In response, Kerry County Council will arrange to meet with the NPWS in relation to the parking situation adjacent to the popular walking trail.
The Trail Blazers begin a three game road trip in Toronto today, KLOG 3:35 pm……The Washington Huskies beat Arizona State 68-64 last night…..The Kelso boys can clinch the league title outright with a win at Prairie tonight, KLOG after Blazers. Also in boys play tonight, R.A. Long is at Ridgefield and Mark Morris hosts Hockinson, 6:45 pm on FM 101.5 The Wave…..Last night in girls play, RAL beat Ridgefield 56-38 and Hockinson defeated MM 61-48. The Kelso girls also play at Prairie tonight, 5 pm start time…..The girls State Bowling championships are underway in Tacoma, led by defending 2A champ Brooklyn Boudreau of MM…..The LCC Athletics Hall of Fame Induction is tomorrow night. Kelly Smith, Robert Key, Bill Waag and Michelle (Wiitala) Roy will be honored.
It's time to celebrate the greatest influencers in and out of Hollywood.
Just a few short days after TIME released their annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world, several honorees are coming together for a star-studded event in New York City.
Held at Lincoln Center, the annual gathering is expected to feature performances by Jennifer Lopez and Shawn Mendes. In addition, several familiar faces featured in the issue will celebrate the accomplishment amongst their peers.
Before you assume that celebrities were the only ones to make the list, we're happy to report that athletes, politicians, world leaders, student organizers and more made the special issue.
And as we wait to pick up the new issue available this Friday, take a look at our red carpet fashion gallery updating throughout the night below.
October 9
The Great Bend High School orchestras will perform on Monday, Oct. 9 at 7 p.m. at the high school auditorium.
Orchestra Director Jennifer Demaree said the Chamber Orchestra will play “To Tame the Raging Rapids,” “I Remember” and “Geometric Dance.” The Concert Orchestra will play “Dance Diabolique,” “Summer Stomp” and “Simple Squaredance.”
October 14
Come enjoy the fall weather, pick a pumpkin and relax with some fun music when the Great Bend High School orchestra and Great Bend Middle School String Rhapsody group play fiddle music in the barn at Long Pumpkin Patch.
Orchestra Director Jennifer Demaree said the string musicians will play from 10:30-11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 14 at the pumpkin patch located at 163 NE 30 Road in Great Bend.
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A local museum will explore a crucial period in American history next month. WFIR’s Bob Clark reports
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April 12 Morgan Stanley's chief compliance officer Billy Fenrich is leaving the firm just over a year after being named to the position.
Fenrich will be replaced by Raul Yanes, according to an internal Morgan Stanley memo reviewed by Reuters, which was confirmed by a firm spokesman.
Yanes was most recently a litigation partner at the law firm Davis Polk & Wardwell and has also served in a number of senior positions under president George W. Bush, including staff secretary and assistant to the president and senior counselor to the attorney general. (Reporting by Olivia Oran in New York)
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HAMDEN, Conn. (AP) — A black bear has been spotted at a Connecticut college.
Hamden police say a bear was seen Tuesday morning near one of the gates at Quinnipiac University’s main campus.
The bear waddled back to Sleeping Giant State Park. The State Department of Energy and Environmental Protection reports 14 bears were spotted in Hamden during the past year.
Black bears are becoming increasingly common in Connecticut as the population grows.
Police say the recent storms have heavily damaged the bears’ natural habitat, making sightings more likely.
State officials say you should never try to feed a bear intentionally, and should remain vigilant of food sources, like unsecured trash bins.
DOHA (Sputnik) - Qatar is obliged to send its troops to Syria if the country does not want to lose the military protection of the United States, Saudi Foreign Minister Adel Jubeir said Wednesday.
On Tuesday, US President Donald Trump said that he wants countries in the Middle East to pay for what is happening in the region, and also wants those wealthy states to put soldiers on the ground, apparently referring to the fighting in Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan.
"Qatar… must send its troops to Syria before the US president [Donald Trump] denies US protection for Qatar, which is represented by a US military base on its territory," Jubeir said as quoted by the Saudi Foreign Ministry’s media center.
He stressed that if the United States ceased to ensure security to Qatar, the government of that country would be overthrown in less than a week.
TOWN OF TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) — A vehicle crashed into the Burger King at the corner of Delaware Ave. and Sheridan Dr.
It is not clear what caused the crash, but Town of Tonawanda police were seen responding to the restaurant.
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On this edition of “Old Kentucky Tales,” the only podcast that solemnly swears that none of its participants have ever shipped a possum to a London zoo.
In this episode of Old Kentucky Tales, we will hear the words behind U.S. Grant’s invasion of Paducah present in our “Rock the Quote” segment, and for our “Main Event” we will hear how John James Audubon first described the Opossum.
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Maryland Rep. Steny Hoyer, the second highest-ranking Democrat in the House of Representatives, has been admitted to the hopital with a case of pneumonia, a spokesperson told CBS News.
"Mr. Hoyer was admitted to the George Washington University Hospital yesterday and was diagnosed with pneumococcal pneumonia," said Hoyer's communications director, Katie Grant. "He is being treated with antibiotics and resting, and is expected to make a full recovery quickly. He looks forward to being back at work very soon."
The 79-year-old Hoyer is the House Minority Whip. Originally elected in 1981, he is the most senior member of the Democratic caucus.
Contract Status: Completed one-year, one-way contract , becomes a restricted free agent in 2017-2018. Klas Dahlbeck certainly wasn't front and center throughout the season.
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Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner suffered a broken left wrist Monday night and is out indefinitely, perhaps several weeks.
Turner was hit by a Kendall Graveman pitch in the first inning of a spring training game against the Oakland Athletics. Turner said X-rays showed a "small, non-displaced fracture."
Turner, 33, was about to begin his fifth season with the Dodgers. Last year, he made his first All-Star team and finished eighth in the National League MVP voting. He finished third in the NL with a .322 batting average. He finished ninth in the NL MVP voting in 2016.
Turner has hit six postseason home runs with the Dodgers, including one that decided Game 1 of the 2017 World Series, and a three-run walk-off blast in Game 2 of the 2017 NLCS. His career postseason batting average is .321.
The injury means the Dodgers will probably have to shuffle their defensive lineup until Turner returns.
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CHICAGO - It was a bit longer of a stay for the Bears this season than it was in 2016, but either way the team is probably a bit excited to leave the dorms today.
Training Camp is a grueling few weeks for NFL players - a necessary evil for a team to get ready for a 16-game season - and when it comes to an end there is a bit of relief for everyone involved.
Yet many questions that were there when the Bears got to Olivet Nazarene University are still there as they move the workouts back to Halas Hall for the rest of the preseason.
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Jeremy Stoltz of Bear Report watched a lot of the workouts and the team's first preseason game on Thursday. He appeared on Sports Feed to give his thoughts on a number of topics with the team with Jarrett Payton and Josh Frydman.
Watch Jeremy's segments on Monday's show by clicking on the video above or below.
The on fire stable, Hammer Entertainment is hosting an All Female lineup tonight as a way to give back to its female patrons who always fill up the Block 6 based club.
In the past the club managed to bring the likes of Dr Malinga, Heavy K, NaaqMusiq and many others, but this time it will be a night for females.
United Lounge Club Manager, The Great Micky, told Big Weekend that the club has decided to come up with Women’s Month Party which will have an all female line up comprising of South Africa’s best female DJ, DJ Cindo, Jam-n-I, Lady K, Foxxy and Cupid. Gate pass is P70.
An Afghan military spokesman says elite commando units have freed dozens of prisoners held by the Taliban, including women and children, in an early morning operation in southern Helmand province.
The spokesman, Abdul Qadeir Bahadorzai, says Thursday’s operation took place in the district of Kajaki and freed 103 people held in two prisons there run by the Taliban. He says four Taliban fighters were killed in the gunbattle.
Bahadorzai says five women and two children were among the freed captives, most of whom were civilians.
Meanwhile, also in Helmand, a district governor says a suicide car bomber wounded six people, including three policemen, on Thursday morning.
Mohammad Salim Roodi says the attack took place in Girishk district when the police tried to stop a suspicious vehicle outside the governor’s compound.
The Village’s Shea Announces Green Restaurant Certification on LIVE’s The Taste
Chef Maura Shea of The Village joins Rick Simone on The Taste and discusses the restaurant's Contemporary American faire.
Chef Maura announced they recently received Green restaurant certification. The Green Restaurant Association (GRA) "standards reflect 25 years of research in the field of restaurants and the environment. Thousands of restaurants and hundreds of thousands of restaurant personnel have provided the living laboratory for the continued evolution of the GRA Standards."
She also announced they now feature a rotating comedy show the first Friday of every month.
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After Mickey gives Chip and his friend lessons on how to gamble, they lose a significant amount of money.
Domonique Battle, 27, is standing trial Tuesday on accusations that he robbed an Algiers gas station-convenience store at gunpoint last March. Battle faces 15 to 104 years in prison if convicted of armed robbery with a firearm.
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With minimum wage going up in B.C., a labour shortage, and the elimination of the liquor service differential, the restaurant industry is facing some tough times.
× Police: Buffalo Wild Wings robbed in Muncie early Wednesday morning
MUNCIE, Ind. – Police say that two gunman broke through a window at Buffalo Wild Wings early Wednesday morning and robbed the restaurant.
Muncie Police were sent to the restaurant, located at 838 E. McGalliard, at around 3:04 a.m. on a report of an armed robbery.
Authorities say that the men used a baton to break through a window to access the restaurant, which had closed for the night.
The men are being described as armed black males wearing black clothing. They reportedly demanded cash from a manager.
No injuries were reported.
Anyone with information regarding the robbery is urged to call Muncie P.D. at 765-747-4867
(CNN) Lady Gaga has canceled the remaining dates of her Joanne World Tour due to "severe pain," Live Nation announced Saturday.
Gaga apologized to her fans on Saturday through a statement posted on Twitter , saying she needed to put her "well-being first" and plans to recover at home.
"All I know is that if I don't do this, I am not standing by the words or meaning of my music," she said.
In a statement posted on the promoter's site , Live Nation said the final 10 dates of the European leg of the tour -- including next week's shows in London and Manchester -- were canceled because the severe pain that Gaga is experiencing has "materially impacted her ability to perform live."
"Last night, with strong support from her medical team, Lady Gaga made the tough decision to immediately come off the road," the statement read. "She is extremely sorry and deeply saddened that she cannot perform for her European fans, who have waited so patiently.
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Warner Bros. unveiled their updated slate for the DC universe of films, having restructured since the release of Justice League. The much-anticipated convergence of DC’s biggest superheroes — Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, the fish guy, the fast guy, and the red-eyed robot — underwhelmed expectations at the box-office, and so Warners is once again tinkering.
The updated slate — revealed over the weekend at a Comic Con in Sao Paulo, Brazil — includes two high-profile sequels to two wildly divergent films: we’ll be getting a sequel to the much-beloved Wonder Woman and the much-reviled Suicide Squad. Also, Justice League will spawn two spinoff movies: Aquaman, coming next year starring Jason Momoa, Amber Heard, and somehow Nicole Kidman, and Flashpoint, which will see Ezra Miller’s The Flash speeding around in an alternate universe.
Other DC films on the horizon include Batgirl (currently attached to Joss Whedon), Shazam (starring Zachary Levi), and Green Lantern Corps. The full slate of DC movies:
(CBS) — Authorities said Tuesday that more than 20 explosions during the early-morning hours are the reason for the booms happening in the area since April 2.
Police also say they are still working with federal law enforcement to uncover the source and culprit behind the explosions.
This is the Denver7 breaking and developing news blog. Throughout the day, this story will be updated with both minor and large breaking news events that our readers care about. Check back as we continue to update this story.
4:12 p.m.: Thornton Police are securing an area in the 1600 block of East 78th Avenue after a report of shots fired. Police say someone shot a gun in the air and ran back inside the house. Police are not clear if the person is still inside the house. Welby Elementary is on lock out status due to the 78th Avenue police activity. Parents can pick their kids up at Valley View Elementary, located at 660 West 70th Avenue.
Buses lined up to pick up kids at Welby Community School. pic.twitter.com/16d1dI4CVd — Lance Hernandez (@lancehernandez7) February 2, 2018
3:59 p.m.: The Adams County Sheriff's Office is warning residents to avoid the 1600 block of East 78th Avenue because of what they call a "developing incident." No other details were immediately available.
Liquidity, harmonisation in focus as Bond Connect turns one One year since the launch of Bond Connect, central bank officials say increasing liquidity on the bond link and harmonising the scheme with other access programmes are the key tasks at hand.
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“Jonathan Martin, 60, a native of Atlanta, is coming from Dallas, where he has served as president and CEO of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra since 2012. He also served for nine years as general manager of the Cleveland Orchestra, including the period when the Ohio orchestra moved back into Severance Hall following a major renovation.”
While Beyoncé has a history of stealing the show at the annual Grammy Awards, this year certainly did not disappoint or break that tradition.
While this year's performance was made even more sweeter by the fact that Queen Bey is carrying twins, it also served as a reminder that, at the end of the day, there's too many reasons to count the ways why Beyoncé is one of the most influential, groundbreaking and iconic entertainers of our time. For those who for whatever reason may not be totally convinced, such as the Game, her singing voice definitely is a key ingredient to her untouchable legacy.
“I understand the Zimbabwe Republic Police has made some arrests in connection with this, which is commendable. The law must therefore take its course. His Excellency, President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa has consistently and persistently appealed to all Zimbabweans, irrespective of political parties they belong, to refrain from any form of violence in their day today activities. Peace is a prerequisite for development.”
The search to find a Te Reo speaking Moana ends today, as director Rachel House continues to review auditions for the hit Disney film to be dubbed into Maori.
It is hoped dubbing of the film into Te Reo will be finished in time for Maori Language week in September.
"It promotes our language in a really big way I think, and it's already been so popular with our kids so it's going to be fantastic to now implement Te Reo into that," House said.
Here’s why you should have coffee, dark chocolate and fat every day in 2017
Surprise — you don’t have to deprive yourself to get healthier this year.
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MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin won a landslide re-election victory on Sunday, extending his rule over the world’s largest country for another six years.
Russian President and Presidential candidate Vladimir Putin at a polling station during the presidential election in Moscow, Russia March 18, 2018. Yuri Kadobnov/POOL via Reuters
Here are official preliminary results after nearly 50 percent of the votes had been counted*:
Vladimir Putin - 75.0 pct
Pavel Grudinin - 13.3 pct
Vladimir Zhirinovsky - 6.3 pct
Ksenia Sobchak - 1.4 pct
Grigory Yavlinsky - 0.8 pct
Sergei Baburin - 0.6 pct
Maksim Suraikin - 0.6 pct
Boris Titov - 0.6 pct * Source: Central Election Commission of the Russian Federation
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuelan officials are abandoning their most highly overvalued foreign exchange rate, which has been used for state imports of food and medicine as the nation's economic crisis worsens.
Authorities announced in the nation's official gazette that all transactions will instead utilize a second official exchange rate known as Dicom.
The Dicom rate still contrasts sharply with the current black market exchange rate: One U.S. dollar buys 3,345 bolivars at the Dicom rate while Venezuelans are paying an average of nearly 250,000 bolivars per U.S. dollar on the black market.
The rate being abandoned was set at 10 bolivars per dollar.
Venezuela has been operating with two official exchange rates, though most Venezuelans can only buy dollars on the illegal black market.
You can never have too many babies on your Instagram feed.
On Tuesday evening, Lauren Conrad decided to brighten up social media by sharing a photo of her first child with husband William Tell.
Simply captioned, "My dinner date," the post featured Liam James Tell staring into the camera as he held his parent's hand.
In less than an hour, the post received more than 185,000 likes with fans sharing just how cute the fashion designer's son is.
It got us thinking of all the other famous parents who have shared some fun photos with their adorable kids. We compiled just a few of our favorites in the gallery below.
The UAE is the third least complex jurisdiction in the world for accounting and tax compliance after the British Virgin Islands and Cayman Islands as the emirate emerged as a nil-tax haven with zero per cent tax, no personal tax and no limits on repatriation of capital or profits, says a latest study. TMF Group's inaugural Financial Complexity Index 2017 shows the UAE secured 92 points compared to 94 by British Virgin Islands and 93 by Cayman Islands.
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This past weekend we remembered Marguerite Alvik. I worked with Marge at the Chamber of Commerce when I was the interim director in the late 1990s.
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London’s iconic Big Ben will fall silent for four years starting August 21 to allow major conservation work on The Elizabeth Tower, which houses the clock, BBC reported on Monday.
The 19th century bell will, however, chime for important events such as New Year’s Eve, the United Kingdom Parliament said. It will silently tell the time on other days.
Big Ben, one of England’s most famous attractions, has kept time for 157 years. It last fell silent in 2007. Officials have said that stopping Big Ben will protect the workers renovating the structure.
“Big Ben falling silent is a significant milestone in this crucial conservation project,” the clock’s keeper, Steve Jaggs, said. He said that the project will safeguard the clock on a long-term basis and preserve its home.
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Ukraine doubled the exports of peas
According to recent statistics figures, for 9 months of the season-2017/18 (July-March) Ukraine exported 659.2 thsd tonnes of peas, an increase of 2 times compared with the same period last season.
In the reporting period, India and Turkey provided the main growth rates, and increased their purchases by 139.3 thsd tonnes (to 263.9 thsd tonnes) and 93.8 thsd tonnes (to 126.1 thsd tonnes), respectively. Therefore, the countries took the 1st and 2nd positions in the rating of importers of Ukrainian peas in the current season. At the same time, in July-March period Pakistan lowered its purchases by 24.7 thsd tonnes compared with the previous year, and imported 36.9 thsd tonnes of the crop, which moved its figures to the 4th position in the rating.
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"I think what you are seeing is the result of bad decisions in the past," Frederick says. "The people who made the decisions aren't around to be held accountable. So folks are trying to solve problems they didn't create."
Been pondering a new feline sweetie to welcome into your home and your heart? Do you have a lot of love to give? Your moment has arrived: Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA is holding a special adoption event over the first weekend in February, centered on 54 beautiful cats.
The "Fabulous 54" were "...rescued from a single Pasadena residence last week," and to expedite these sweet cats finding homes, the society has waived all adoption fees through Feb. 4. Need to know more? Phone or stop by the Raymond Avenue animal center, and talk to a staff member or volunteer.
PAWNEE, Okla. – Two earthquakes have struck in the area of northern Oklahoma that was rattled last year by the largest earthquake in state history.
The U.S. Geological Survey says the back-to-back earthquakes hit Monday morning near Pawnee, about 75 miles northeast of Oklahoma City. The USGS says the quakes had magnitudes of 3.2 and 3.3 and there are no reports of injuries or damage.
In September, a 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck Pawnee and caused widespread property damage. Scientists have linked Oklahoma's recent spate of earthquakes to oil and gas production, and state regulators have issued new regulations on the practice of injecting wastewater into underground disposal wells.
LITTLETON, Colo. (CBS4)– A boat helped pull a hot air balloon in distress to safety on Wednesday morning.
Dive rescue teams from the Littleton Fire Department and South Metro Fire Rescue rushed to Chatfield State Park to help the balloon.
It was low on fuel over the water with no wind to help push it to land.
The people in the balloon dropped a rope to the boat which towed it to the shore.
No one was injured in the rescue.
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Police in Florida say two visiting New York first responders helped save a 3-year-old girl who was drowning in a hotel swimming pool.
WFTV in Orlando reports that New York State Trooper Matthew Colwell and Jessica Campeta, a firefighter from Hudson, New York, pulled the child from the deep end of the pool at the La Quinta Inn in Daytona Beach on Tuesday evening.
Authorities said Colwell and Campeta revived the child before paramedics arrived.
Police said in a statement that the girl was taken to a hospital and is expected to make a full recovery.
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WASHINGTON (AP) - A bipartisan group of five senators will travel to Puerto Rico Saturday to survey damage from Hurricane Maria and monitor relief efforts.
The hurricane has killed at least 34 people and most residents are still without electricity.
Democratic lawmakers participating in the trip are Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand of New York, Tim Kaine of Virginia and Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut.
Republican Sens. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin and Cory Gardner of Colorado will also make the trip. The Department of Homeland Security is coordinating the visit.
The government is spending almost $200 million a day for emergency hurricane response. Lawmakers in the coming weeks will likely consider a $29 billion disaster aid package to pay for recovery efforts and federal flood insurance claims.
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× Man shot when he refuses to hand over money during armed robbery in KC
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Police hope to find the gunman and the accomplices who shot a man when he refused to give them money during an armed robbery late Sunday night.
It happened at 55th and Forest at about 10:45 p.m. Police found the victim lying on the sidewalk, suffering from a life-threatening gunshot wound. The victim and witnesses say the suspects were armed with a handgun. They approached the man and demanded money. When the victim refused, the gunman shot him.
Officials of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum say the state is suspending a project searching the National Archives for papers written by Abraham Lincoln. Library spokesman Chris Wills said in a statement that the search is on hold while the library focuses on handling 100,000 collected documents and deciding what additional material to gather.
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Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May speaks in Parliament as she announces that she has sent the letter to trigger the process of leaving the European Union in London, March 29, 2017. Parliament TV handout via REUTERS
LONDON Britain has formally triggered the process of leaving the European Union, Prime Minister Theresa May said on Wednesday.
European Council President Donald Tusk received a letter from the British ambassador to the EU on Wednesday. The notification letter, handed over in Tusk's Brussels office in the presence of journalists, triggers a two-year countdown to Brexit under Article 50 of the EU's Lisbon Treaty. [nB5N1CU022]
"The Article 50 process is now under way and in accordance with the wishes of the British people, the United Kingdom is leaving the European Union," May told parliament.
May said Britain would seek to agree its future partnership with the bloc alongside the withdrawal terms.
(Reporting by Kylie MacLellan, Elizabeth Piper and William James, editing by Estelle Shirbon)
BOSTON — J.D. Martinez hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer over the Green Monster and out of Fenway Park, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Toronto Blue Jays, 6-4, in American League baseball action Wednesday to complete a three-game sweep.
Martinez tied for the major-league lead with his 18th homer, breaking a 2-2 tie in the sixth.
Eduardo Nunez had a solo homer and RBI double, and Jackie Bradley Jr. had a run-scoring double for Boston, which has won nine of 11 and has the best record in the major leagues at 39-17.
Toscar Hernandez hit a two-run homer for the Blue Jays, who have lost 13 of 17 and dropped to 2-7 against the Red Sox this season. Toronto, which opened the season 13-6, is a season-high five games under .500 at 25-30.
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) is evaluating external asset managers who applied to manage $800 million worth of investments in a move to diversify its funds.
“We’re looking at the resumes of the external fund managers. We want to make sure that they’re really qualified. We have to be able to trust them,” GSIS President and General Manager Jesus Clint O. Aranas said in a press conference Wednesday, July 4.
Mr. Aranas said more than 40 fund managers applied for the trust fund, with the state pension fund only hiring two.
Qualifications for the pension fund’s wealth managers include proven track record, global presence and an experience of at least 10 years in the financial markets, Mr. Aranas said.
GSIS has extended its search for external asset managers by a month until April 13 as it wants to receive more applicants. — Karl Angelo N. Vidal
Gordon Hayward has received most of the free-agency buzz this offseason, but The Vertical's Adrian Wojnarowski believes the Boston Celtics are also a real threat to sign Blake Griffin from the Los Angeles Clippers. On the latest episode of The Vertical Podacst with Woj, published Wednesday , Wojnarowski broke down the Clippers' complicated situation, which includes the free agency of three starters, Griffin, Chris Paul and J.J. Redick.
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A 27-year-old man has been arrested after a car was driven into a crowd of people outside a bar in Cardiff, injuring a man.
The arrested man, from Ely, Cambridgeshire, was held at Gatwick Airport and is being transferred to Cardiff for questioning.
The incident happened outside the Miss Jones bar in the Whitchurch area of the city in the early hours Saturday.
As a result of the incident, a 34-year-old man suffered a serious leg injury.
He is recovering at home following surgery at the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff.
Twin City Little League Gets Grant
Mary Alice Reporting:
Around $53,000 will be used for improvements at the Uhrichsville ball field.
Mayor Rick Dorland explains the Twin City Little League was awarded a grant from the Reeves Foundation.
Improvements will include the concession stand, fencing, new dirt, and more.
The city owns the field and are in a lease agreement with the Little League.
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The Sabino senior is the top returning quarterback in terms of passing yards in Southern Arizona.
LYNN, MA (WHDH) - A child was taken to the hospital Monday after falling out of a window in Lynn.
Police say the child fell from a second-floor window at a home on Houghton Street.
The young girl was said to be conscious when she was taken to Mass. General Hospital.
The incident is under investigation.
No additional details were immediately available.
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April 24 (Reuters) - Cesca Therapeutics Inc:
* CESCA THERAPEUTICS ANNOUNCES EVALUATION AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA LINEBERGER ADVANCED CELLULAR THERAPEUTICS FACILITY FOR X-SERIES™ PRODUCTS THAT PROVIDE AUTOMATED, CLOSED SYSTEM CELLULAR PROCESSING
* CESCA THERAPEUTICS INC - CESCA WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING ITS X-SERIES PRODUCTS, ALONG WITH REQUIRED TRAINING AND SUPPORT Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Majority Leader Mitch McConnell was measured in assessing the latest efforts to repeal or revamp Obamacare. Speaking to reporters, McConnell said discussions are underway. (Sept. 12)
The horrific murder of Dale Bloom is spotlighted tonight on Investigation Discovery’s The Coroner: I Speak for the Dead.
Bloom was found dead in his home in Harrisburg, PA, in 1993, with multiple wounds on his mutilated body, including his neck having been sawn.
Dauphin County Coroner Graham Hetrick believed there were multiple weapons used in the attack.
Hetrick had to read the “language”of Dale’s wounds to figure out why he was killed.
Watch our exclusive clip below as detectives work on the case and try to figure out whether the murder was carried out by someone Dale brought home.
Hetrick — whose case files form the basis for The Coroner series — also talks about how vital it was that they found Dale’s Ford Mustang, which they believed his killer stole.
They also needed to figure out whether the murder took place because the killer was expressing rage at Dale — or at something within himself.
The Coroner: I Speak for the Dead airs Mondays at 10/9c on Investigation Discovery.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Laurentian Bank Of Canada:
* Laurentian Bank Of Canada - On Dec 5, co disclosed issues arising from a review of mortgages that it had sold to a third party purchaser
* Laurentian Bank Of Canada says does not believe matters related to the mortgages are material to business, capital, operations, funding
* Laurentian Bank - the disclosed issues resulted in co repurchasing some mortgages & may result in it being required to repurchase additional mortgages
* Laurentian Bank Of Canada says has available liquidity on hand to repurchase affected mortgages
* Laurentian Bank Of Canada - affected mortgages are performing “in line” with co’s overall residential mortgage portfolio
* Laurentian Bank - estimated value of mortgages that may be repurchased from third party buyer is about 1.6 pct of co’s total residential mortgage portfolio Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The team-up extends to Microsoft's Azure cloud platform. BlackBerry Dynamics and a handful of other services are now available through Azure for those outfits that mostly live in a Microsoft world.
The two are betting that this alliance will be particularly helpful for banks, governments, health care providers and others that often count BlackBerry and Microsoft as customers. Of course, it's also a hedge against Google -- both of them see G Suite and other Google services as a threat to their bottom line, and working together could give them an edge where they might struggle on their own.
March 30 Starpharma Holdings Ltd
* Vivagel BV phase 3 trials for prevention of BV completed
* Starpharma expects topline results of trials to be available in Q2 of 2017
* Has been granted a special protocol agreement by FDA which provides company with binding FDA agreement on trial design including primary endpoint Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
iMobie updates PhoneRescue to recover los data from all Android phones
iMobie has updated PhoneRescue (https://tinyurl.com/ydxegk6q), its Mac-compatible data recovery tool, to version 3.6.0, allowing users to recover data from all Android phones and tablets.
They include Samsung, Huawei, Xiaomi, LG, and Sony brands. PhoneRescue allows you to recover lost messages, photos, contacts, app data and more.
The app costs $49.99 for a single user license and $69.99 for a family license. A demo is available for download.
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Meditations in Color at 1801 California in downtown Denver features large paintings by Richard Carter of Aspen and Amy Cheng of New Paltz, NY that are distinct in their overall visual presentation but similar in their use of geometric and repetitive shapes, heightened color, and an association to the meditative qualities of the ancient form of the ‘mandala.’ Amy Cheng’s jewel-colored paintings are luxurious, intricate, and geometric with a use of patterns and repetition that references floral ornamentation and cosmology. Richard Carter’s works incorporate intense color and invoke geometry, science and meditations while zeroing in on the idea of a central focus, the circle, and a disrupted border.
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The Route 136 bridge in West Newton will be reduced to one lane starting Feb. 19 for bridge inspection work by PennDOT workers.
The bridge, which spans the Youghiogheny River, will be restricted to a single lane of traffic from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Feb. 19-23.
Crews and cranes will be visible on and around the bridge. One alternating travel lane will remain open at all times.
The inspection work is being done in anticipation of a future project, PennDOT District 12 said.
Motorists can check conditions on major roadways by visiting www.511PA.com or by following PennDOT on Twitter at www.twitter.com/511PAPittsburgh .
Stephen Huba is a Tribune-Review staff writer. Reach him at 724-850-1280, shuba@tribweb.com or via Twitter @shuba_trib.
Last weekend, small children in the protest camp played with bubbles as their parents crafted protest signs and bopped to dated rock jams near a police line keeping protesters away from the entrance of the federal building. There are no weapons permitted inside the nonviolent camp. Young boys made cardboard shields Saturday afternoon, but their parents wouldn't let them make cardboard swords.
DENVER (AP) Lawyers are expected to make closing arguments Monday in a trial concerning allegations that a former radio host groped Taylor Swift backstage before a concert in Denver, and competing allegations the singer’s mother and her radio liaison set out to destroy the DJ’s career after the photo op took place.
A federal judge on Friday determined that former DJ David Mueller didn’t prove that Swift personally tried to end his career, but identical allegations against Andrea Swift and Frank Bell are expected to go to jurors.
Mueller sued the three after Swift’s team reported the 2013 encounter to his bosses. He’s seeking up to $3 million, saying the allegation cost him his job.
Swift countersued for a symbolic $1. The jury will also consider her assault claim.
She called the encounter with Mueller despicable.
A Metro bus is seen at 14th and K streets NW on April 19, 2016. (Jonathan Newton/The Washington Post)
Metro said Wednesday that a job action by the system’s largest union was causing delays on some bus lines but that managers had stepped in to keep the subway system running on schedule as thousands attended the July 4 parade and planned for a fireworks display on the Mall.
Metro called it an “unauthorized labor action” by Amalgamated Transit Union Local 689 workers. It was unclear what provoked the action. The union could not be reached for comment.
“Management is doing everything possible to continue to minimize delays to customers,” Metro said in a statement, “as well as to ensure compliance with WMATA’s collective bargaining agreement, including seeking legal remedies through the courts.”
(PRESS RELEASE) – The YPG in Saint Lucia continues working and visiting communities, schools and rehabilitation centres to help the youths in Saint Lucia.
“To help the young people is not an easy task; we know it takes time to change someone’s mind to do what is good and right. The difference in the YPG Saint Lucia is that the youths and leadership are trained to not give up on the troublesome youths, as one day the YPG never gave up on me taking me from the life of crime and today to be the leader in my community.” – Said the coordinator of the YPG in Saint Lucia, Leandro Santos.
The Leaders of the YPG Saint Lucia took food, snacks, drinks and games to play with the boys at BTC, after giving a speech of motivation and praying with the youths, they went to play football and some others played domino.
The doors are open for those who are in need of help.
Somalia security forces have captured several rural areas in Somalia's southwestern Gedo region from Al-Shabaab, an official said Monday.
"The government troops retook locations between Garbaharey and Bardere and are now in full control," Abdi Ali Mohamed, a Somali military official in the region, told Radio Shabelle.
Al Shabaab has not released a statement regarding the military claim.
Mohamed said the capture followed an operation by the security forces, noting there was no resistance as Al-Shabaab militants vacated the area following reports of troops' movement.
The move came ahead of an expected military offensive against Al Shabaab that was announced by President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed after Oct 14 truck bombing in Mogadishu which left 512 people dead.
The attack was the deadliest ever single day tragedy in Somalia's history.
Once again, the Spokane community has banded together to provide assistance, joy and dignity to those less fortunate during the holiday season. A flood of donations over the past week meant good news for The Spokesman-Review Christmas Fund, which surpassed its 2016 goal by thousands of dollars.
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Story highlights President Barack Obama will deliver a farewell address in Chicago on January 10
It's a tradition stretching back to George Washington's departure from office
Honolulu, Hawaii (CNN) President Barack Obama will deliver his farewell address to the nation on January 10 from his home city of Chicago, the President announced in a statement Monday.
"I'm thinking about them as a chance to say thank you for this amazing journey, to celebrate the ways you've changed this country for the better these past eight years, and to offer some thoughts on where we all go from here," Obama wrote.
President Obama said he was following the precedent set by George Washington, who penned a farewell address to the American people over 220 years ago.
George W. Bush also delivered a farewell address in 2009 from the White House.
"Since 2009, we've faced our fair share of challenges, and come through them stronger," Obama wrote Monday.
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Fast food CEO Andrew Puzder's confirmation hearing is Thursday before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee. Four senators on that panel have said they want to hear why Puzder didn't pay taxes on a housekeeper not authorized to work in the U.S. until five years after he fired her.
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The first dialogue promo of OK Jaanu starring Shraddha Kapoor and Aditya Roy Kapur is now out. The film which is a romantic drama, is an official remake of Mani Ratnam’s OK Kanmani.
The promo features Shraddha’s character pulling off a prank on Aditya. The duo are new-age lovers who have no plans to marry each other.
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Directed by Shaad Ali, the film is slated to release on 13th January,2017.
Demon Eye are back with their third offering of heavy classic rock, proto metal, and traditional doom. Prophecies And Lies will be released August 11th via Soulseller Records on CD, vinyl, and digital.
The new album was recorded by Mike Dean of Corrosion Of Conformity in the band's hometown of Raleigh, North Carolina, and displays a strong musical progression with mighty riffs, haunting melodies and fist-raising anthems. Demon Eye are bringing vintage heavy darkness for modern times and current day evils. New track “The Waters And The Wild” is streaming below.
Tracklisting:
“The Waters And The Wild”
“In The Spider’s Eye”
“The Redeemer”
“Kismet”
“Infinite Regress”
“Dying For It”
“Politic Devine”
“Power Of One”
“Vagabond”
“Prophecies And Lies”
“Morning’s Son”
“The Waters And The Wild”:
PITTSBURGH (AP) - Charlie Partridge is back with the Pittsburgh Panthers.
Coach Pat Narduzzi hired Partridge on Tuesday to serve as the team’s defensive line coach. Partridge replaces Tom Sims, who left the program earlier this month.
Partridge served as head coach at Florida Atlantic from 2014-16, going 9-27 during his time with the Owls. He spent four years as the defensive line coach and one as the linebackers coach during his first tenure with Pitt, from 2003-07. Partridge’s previous assistant coaching stops include Arkansas (2013) and Wisconsin (2008-12).
Narduzzi called Partridge’s familiarity with Pitt “a major asset.” The Panthers are retooling the defensive line after losing Ejuan Price to graduation. Pitt went 8-5 last season.
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Police in Belgium have arrested a man who is suspected of trying to ram with his car an Orthodox man and a child on a street in Antwerp, JTA reported Saturday.
The incident occurred on Saturday morning while the man and the child were walking to synagogue and was filmed by security cameras.
U.S. businesses stockpiled more goods in December and posted the biggest sales increase in nearly six years.
The Commerce Department says that business inventories rose a seasonally adjusted 0.4 percent in December, led by an increase in stockpiles at stores that sell food and beverages. Auto and auto parts dealers trimmed inventories 0.6 percent; furniture and appliance stores also cut back.
Companies also reported a 2 percent monthly sales increase, best since March 2011.
Manufacturers reported that sales rose 2.2 percent in December; retailers posted a 1.2 percent gain.
U.S. economic growth was hobbled much of last year by inventory cutbacks. But businesses rebuilt stockpiles in the October-December period, accounting for more than half of fourth-quarter economic growth.
Fewer children than ever are writing letters to Father Christmas as the tradition is replaced by email, the head of a literacy charity has warned.
The centuries-old custom is a valuable part of childhood and is “paramount to a child's development," Matthew Hickey, chief executive of the Children's Literacy Charity, said.
But he expressed fears that technology was “taking over” as time-pressed parents found it easier to help their offspring type an email rather than put pen to paper before taking a trip to the local post box.
"For me, being able to write a letter to Santa has a certain nostalgic feel to retaining what this time of the year is all about - which is making sure that children are able to be children,” he said.
"It is about developing children who are multifaceted, who can do everything to prepare them for the future.
"Not just being able to be prepared for the digital age, but actually being prepared to put pen to paper and use those multiple skills."
A man who was shot yesterday on Syracuse's north side has died from his injuries, the Syracuse Police Department announced today. Authorities identified the man as 26-year-old Wynban C. Goddard of Syracuse, said Sgt.
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The city of Victoria hopes the third time will be the charm when it comes to the sale of the Navarro del Norte property. Since 2008, two deals to sell the 6-acre lot located across from Lowe's on North Navarro Street have fallen through.
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Rapper NBA YoungBoy Young Thug Hangs With Me Forever It Only Cost Me $150k!!!
Rapper NBA YoungBoy Drops $150k on Pendant Honoring Young Thug
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Rapper NBA YoungBoy's setting the bar high when it comes to friendship and loyalty ... immortalizing Young Thug with this SICK pendant.
We're told YoungBoy reached out to Joe the Jeweler, aka "Shyne," in Philly and requested the custom pendant ... encrusted with 95 carat VVS diamonds worth around $150k. Shyne needed about 2 months to complete the masterpiece, which btw is a replica of an actual YT pic.
So why Young Thug? YoungBoy considers him a great friend and an idol. It's that simple.
Here's hoping he doesn't need to have JoJo Capone on standby.
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Baku. 19 March. REPORT.AZ/ Traffic movement has been restricted on some roads of Baku city this morning.
Report informs, for example, entrance to capital's Nobel and Neftchilar avenues are closed.
Drivers were directed to other destinations.
Baku Transport Agency (BTA) is expected to issue a statement in this regard.
Haunted by a traumatic past, Jessica Jones uses her gifts as a private eye to find her tormentor before he can harm anyone else in Hell’s Kitchen. Just don’t get in her way. Marvel’s Jessica Jones Season 2 coming March 8, only on Netflix.
This is so dope! Ranveer Singh who plays a rapper in Zoya Akhtar’s next alongside Alia Bhatt has now taken it a step ahead. Our epitome of versatility aka RS is going to write his own raps for the film. The Internet is going abuzz with this news and true blue RS fans simply can’t contain their excitement (us included)
We hear that Ranveer, in the midst of the Padmavati hoopla has already begun his preps. A source told Mumbai Mirror that his character requires a lot of energy, sense of rhythm and the knack for understanding street poetry. “Both love the fact that he will be playing this crucial role while he is trying to understand their body language and what drives their music. He wants to prep up extensively for the part so that he becomes the character by the time, the film roll sin November,” the source reveals further.
Baku. 8 December. REPORT.AZ/ Although practice of onion exports from Azerbaijan characterized by annual export of small quantities of early products, export of onions has sharply grown since 2017 and reached a record high.
Report informs citing the review of the export markets of the Ministry of Agriculture.
According to official statistics, only in January-August this year, onion exports increased by 13-fold to 39,058 tonnes compared to 12-month indicator of last year. Notably, 61% of total onion exports accounts for Russia. Besides, Turkmenistan, Iraq, Georgia, Ukraine, Iran and the UAE are the main countries exported.
Currently, wholesale price of onion in local market makes about $ 160/tonnes (0,27 AZN/kg).
A Stockton road is closed following an incident.
Emergency services are on the scene after a man climbed on to the roof of a property in Hartington Road, Stockton .
The road has been closed at both ends to allow officers to deal with the situation.
According to Gallup, views of President Trump's have plummeted since February:
On the other hand, according to Pollster his approval rating has been improving for the past couple of weeks:
I guess a couple of high-profile bombings can do wonders even if people don't really trust you much anymore.
GREENSBORO (AP) — Police in Greensboro say a 19-month-old buy was injured in his own backyard after two dogs attacked the child.
Spokeswoman Susan Danielsen said in a statement that police were alerted to the incident after the mother called 911 Tuesday morning. Danielsen said when officers arrived, they saw two large pit bulls lying beside the boy. An officer shot and killed one of the dogs after it moved away from the toddler.
The other dog fled but was captured.
Danielsen said it’s not clear who owns the dogs. She said the toddler was taken to Brenner’s Children’s Hospital in Winston-Salem. She said the boy is in serious condition, but his status is not life-threatening
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AMSTERDAM Recent acts of violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo, including the killing of foreign United Nations experts, could constitute war crimes, the International Criminal Court's prosecutor said on Friday.
About 400 people have been killed in the Kasai region, including two U.N. experts from Sweden and the United States and their interpreter.
"There have been reports of violent clashes between local militia and Congolese forces, a large number of killings of both civilians and non-civilians, kidnappings and summary executions," Fatou Bensouda wrote in a statement. "Such acts could constitute crimes within the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court."
(Reporting By Thomas Escritt; Editing by Andrew Heavens)
It's lucky that the eyes are among the most adaptable and resilient organs. Friday night's game had the Eyeball Scout gouging out his left eyeball with a rusty pair of scissors, then the second half of Saturday's game forced the Eyeball Scout to grab a nearby serrated knife and carve a "sad emoji" design into his right eyeball.
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The peer support group gives people the opportunity to meet with others who understand some of what they are going through. Run by a facilitator, the sessions offer a chance to ask questions, get information and share experiences in a safe and supportive environment.
A 39-year-old man accused of murder was today (Monday) remanded in custody following a hearing at Lincoln Crown Court.
Steven Feeley, of Eudo Road, Skegness, is charged with the murder of Gareth Bailey, 29, of Chapman Court, Ingoldmells on December 6.
Mr Bailey was found with serious injuries after police were called to a property in Chapman Court and was pronounced dead shortly afterwards.
Feeley, who appeared in court via video link, spoke only to confirm his name, date of birth, and nationality at this morning’s hearing.
He made no application for bail and was remanded in custody to appear at the Crown Court for a plea and trial preparation hearing on January 18.
A 25-year-old woman who was arrested in connection with the incident has been released from custody but remains under investigation.
NEW YORK — The American quartet of Crishuna Williams, Raevyn Rogers, Charlene Lipsey and Ajee Wilson set a world record in the 4x800-meter relay Saturday at the 111th Millrose Games.
Their time of 8 minutes, 5.89 seconds topped the mark of 8:06:50 set by the Russian team of Aleksandra Bulanova, Ekaterina Sharmina, Elena Kotulskaya and Anna Balakshina on Feb. 18, 2011.
Kendra Chambers, Lynsey Sharp, Ce'aira Brown and Cecilia Barowski of the United States finished second, and the Jamaican team of Fellan Ferguson, Simoya Campbell, Kimarra McDonald and Natoya Goule came in third.
Lolo Jones finished seventh in the women's 60-meter hurdles. She was clocked in 8.37 seconds, three weeks after she was passed over for a spot on the U.S. bobsled team for the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics.
United Technologies (NYSE:UTX) CEO Greg Hayes tells Bloomberg he has discussed a plan with the company's board to leave after completing the integration of its acquisition of Rockwell Collins (NYSE:COL), a process expected to take about three years.
Hayes says he could stay as long as five years, depending on the pace of the merger and whether UTX pursues the breakup it promised to explore later this year.
The transaction is on track to close in the next few months, Hayes says, adding that he wants to stick around long enough to ensure that the COL integration is successful, including getting “all the synergies recognized.”
The days of throwing out food once it reaches its use-by date could soon be a thing of the past thanks to new hi-tech labels that go bumpy when a product has spoiled.
The innovative packaging, developed by UK start-up company Mimica, is smooth when the food is fresh, but signifies a product is no longer safe to eat when bumps can be felt on the label.
The labels are designed to cut the amount of food waste we generate by providing a more accurate sense of freshness based on product quality, rather than estimated dates. According to the Food Standards Agency, the UK throws away more than seven million tonnes of food every year and almost 50% of this comes from our homes.
Arla Foods, a dairy cooperative owned by 11,200 farmers, who supply milk, cheese and other dairy products to major UK supermarkets, is currently conducting consumer research on the labels to gauge public interest.
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City police have arrested 18 one wheelers from various areas of the city on the eve of new year and cases have been registered against them.
According to details, police station New Town arrested 11 persons involved in one wheeling while Civil Line police held seven one wheelers.
He said no one would be allowed to violate rule of law.—APP
Owners of five structures built on the beach behind the Asia Hotel have been told to remove their property within 30 days.
Lt. Suwit Laklang of the National Council for Peace and Order’s Banglamung division, and Pattaya city inspector Chaiwat Jangsawang brought a squad of soldiers to check the Pratamnak Hill beachfront Aug. 4.
They found five makeshift structures built on a dam area that the NCPO claimed was public property. In fact, the Chonburi Land Department is still surveying the area and has yet to render a determination.
However, the property owners were unable to provide land deeds nor proof they had permission to erect the buildings, which they claimed have been standing for years.
The vendors in that area have been a favorite hangout for golfers after a round at the Asia Pattaya Par 3 course for nearly 20 years.
The army asked the property owners to cooperate by removing their buildings within 30 days or face legal proceedings. Once again, say goodbye to another of Pattaya’s hidden charms.
Michigan bill would change how state funds Medicaid share
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The Michigan Legislature is sending a bill package to Gov. Rick Snyder that would restructure the way the state funds its Medicaid program for low-income people.
On Wednesday the Senate approved legislation to repeal Michigan's Health Insurance Claims Assessment, a revenue system that foots Michigan's share of the bill for its Medicaid program by taxing most paid health insurance claims.
The package creates a new Insurance Provider Assessment to levy taxes on private insurers and Medicaid managed care organizations, also known as HMOs, in a way that taxes the latter at a higher rate in order to alleviate private health insurance taxes.
HICA was originally ushered in to replace an expired tax on Medicaid HMOs but has fallen short of revenue goals and increased insurance costs for patients and businesses.
Though marijuana is legal in the state of Washington, a person must be 21-years of age and can only buy it in restricted amounts. For edibles, adults can purchase up to 16 ounces of marijuana-infused edibles in solid form.
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Netflix on the Verge of Hitting 100 Million Subscribers
by Darryl Hood
Netflix is on the verge of surpassing 100 million subscribers, a testament to how much the video streaming service has changed the entertainment landscape since its debut a decade ago.
The milestone will be reached this weekend if Netflix’s projections are correct. Netflix made the prediction Monday with the release of its first-quarter earnings.
The video service added nearly 5 million subscribers during the first three months of the year to end March with 98.7 million customers in roughly 190 countries.
Netflix still has a ways to go to catch up with HBO, the popular pay-TV channel that has served as its role model. HBO has 134 million subscribers worldwide, including viewers who now get the channel on an internet-only service that was inspired by Netflix’s success.
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The European Commission is taking Ireland to court over its failure to ensure urban waste water is being properly dealt with.
It says the necessary steps aren’t being taken to prevent serious risks to human health and the environment.
Under EU law, towns and cities are required to collect and treat waste water.
38 locations across Ireland are cited in the EU action, including Ballybofey/Stranorlar, Gaoth Dobhair and Killybegs.
– WWE posted this video with Cathy Kelley looking at 5 things we need to know before tonight’s SummerSlam go-home edition of RAW.
– WWE has a new poll asking fans which SummerSlam match are they most looking forward to seeing this Sunday in Brooklyn. As of this writing, 64% voted for Roman Reigns vs. Samoa Joe vs. Braun Strowman vs. WWE Universal Champion Brock Lesnar while 11% voted for Shinsuke Nakamura vs. WWE Champion Jinder Mahal, 9% voted for Kevin Owens vs. WWE United States Champion AJ Styles with Shane McMahon as special referee, 7% for Finn Balor vs. Bray Wyatt, 3% for John Cena vs. Baron Corbin and 2% for Natalya vs. SmackDown Women’s Champion Naomi. The rest received 1% or less.
– RAW General Manager Kurt Angle and “son” Jason Jordan were doing media in Boston earlier today for tonight’s RAW. It’s believed that Jordan vs. WWE Intercontinental Champion The Miz will be announced for SummerSlam tonight. Angle tweeted this photo with Jordan:
LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Theresa May is due to make an unexpected statement in Downing Street, triggering speculation that she plans to call an early election.
May’s office says she will speak at 11:15 a.m. (1015 GMT) Tuesday, after the weekly meeting of her Cabinet.
Such statements are generally reserved for major news, such as resignations and election calls.
May, who took office in July after predecessor David Cameron stepped down, could be tempted to go to the polls to secure her own mandate as she negotiates Britain’s withdrawal from the European Union.
But she has previously said she will stay in office until the next scheduled national election, in 2020.
Under Britain’s Fixed-Term Parliaments Act, the prime minister can call an election if two-thirds of lawmakers vote for it.
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A Toledo man accused of shooting a mother and daughter in Fostoria won’t seek an insanity plea after all. The Review-Times reports 35-year-old Terrance Williamson withdrew his insanity defense this week. Williamson faces two counts of felonious assault, two counts of kidnapping, one count of aggravated robbery, and four counts of attempted murder in the case stemming from the February 2016 incident.
Williamson is set to go to trial on September 19.
Police say Williamson used a gun to force Norman to drive him to Norman’s home in Nye’s Trailer Park. Investigators say Williamson hit Norman in the head with the gun, and then shot her when she wouldn’t give him money. Williamson then shot Norman’s daughter when she tried to help her mother.
Both Norman and her daughter survived the attack.
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VALLETTA, March 29 The EU's chief negotiator in the talks on Britain's exit from the European Union said on Wednesday that "today is day one of a very difficult road".
Michel Barnier was in Malta on the day British Prime Minister Theresa May was due to formally trigger two years of exit talks under the EU's Article 50 divorce process.
Barnier, who held talks with Maltese prime minister Joseph Muscat, told reporters this was a "key moment" for the EU, and it was important to achieve a "fair agreement" not only on the Brexit issue but also for the long-term future of the EU itself.
Muscat said any deal for Britain had nevertheless to be inferior to membership. He said Malta, which holds the rotating presidency of the council of the European Union, would deliver official guidelines for the Brexit talks to Barnier within 48 hours.
"We will rely on your good judgment. This is a sad day for the EU," Muscat told Barnier. (Editing by Crispian Balmer and Catherine Evans)
MCCONNELSVILLE, Ohio (AP) — Authorities are working to identify human skeletal remains found by a man searching for mushrooms in a wooded area of rural southeastern Ohio.
The Morgan County Sheriff’s Office says the mushroom hunter found the bones Saturday in a recreation area near a campsite east of McConnelsville, roughly 70 miles (113 kilometers) east of Columbus.
The sheriff’s office said the Licking County coroner’s office would conduct an autopsy and try to help identify the remains.
The sheriff’s office also says personal items were found with the remains, but authorities aren’t releasing details about those.
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St. Patrick’s Day is only a few days away and Monica Metz was channeling her Irish heritage on MORE Good Day Oregon with her Shamrock Shake 2.0.
She says the frozen treat is a spinoff of a McDonald’s shake she loved when she was a child.
The Shamrock Shake involves a yummy dose of mint and dark chocolate.
To see the full recipe, visit MonicaMetz.com.
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Your daily look at late-breaking California news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today:
1. LAS VEGAS SHOOTING
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2. HARVEY WEINSTEIN
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Doctor who replaced disgraced head of Keck School of Medicine resigns after less than a year.
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The FBI is asking for help identifying possible victims of a murder suspect with ties to Asheville.
The FBI said Ronnie Leon Hyde, 60, was arrested for a 1994 murder in Florida and may be connected to other killings or disappearances.
On June 5, 1994, investigators found a a dismembered torso behind a gas station dumpster in Columbia County, Florida. The victim was only recently identified as a 16-year-old male from Yulee, Florida.
Hyde was a known associate of the victim’s family at the time of the teen’s disappearance, the FBI said.
Hyde is from Jacksonville, FL but has traveled extensively, and FBI agents said he spent time in Asheville, North Carolina.
Hyde’s employment history includes providing counseling services at multiple organizations, and the potential for extensive access to children.
Anyone with information is asked to call the FBI’s Jacksonville Field Office at (904) 248-7000.
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Re: ‘We’ll miss the people,’ March 24.
What a surprise to see a writeup about the storehouse garage my grandfather, Frank Calkins, had built in Clayton.
I did not realize it had been designated “heritage.”
I remember this house as bright, joyous and so light as it faced southwest – lots of sunshine those days. I have some pictures of three one-year-old cousins at the grassy side of the property.
Thank you for the memory.
Peggy (Calkins) Cave, Surrey
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The Omaha Storm Chasers knocked off New Orleans 5-3 at home on Monday.
Omaha won the last two games of the series after dropping the opener.
The Storm Chasers begin a four-game series at Round Rock on Tuesday at 7:05 p.m.
GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — Mark Warburton has asked Rangers to explain why it said he resigned as manager of the Glasgow club.
Rangers announced last week that it had accepted the resignation of Warburton and two of his backroom staff, but they say "at no stage did we resign from our positions."
They added in a statement that "despite its detailed public statements, the club has not answered key questions put to it by the LMA (League Managers Association) ... requesting an explanation of why it suggested that we resigned."
Rangers is third in the Scottish league — 27 points behind leader Celtic — in its first season back in the top division after being forced to start again in the bottom tier in 2012 after a financial meltdown.
The 124th annual Canyon Charter School Fiesta will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 29 at the elementary school, 421 Entrada Dr. There will be a silent auction, fiesta food such as fire-roasted corn on the cob and carnitas and healthy options such as fresh fruit, açaí bowls and fresh salads, a chili cookoff, a cake decorating contest and carnival games.
For more information, visit https://www.canyoncharter.com/pages/fiesta.
Police: Suspect arrested after slaying of gas station clerk
HERNDON, Va. (AP) — Police say a 19-year-old suspect is in custody after the slaying of a gas station clerk in northern Virginia.
Fairfax County police said in a news release Wednesday that officers were called overnight to a Sunoco in Herndon for a reported robbery. They found the clerk, 40-year-old Resham Bajgain, had suffered blunt force trauma to the upper body.
The news release says officers arrested Mohamed A. Abdullahi of Herndon in the shopping center parking lot.
The department tweeted that detectives believe the suspect approached several people in the area. They would like to speak with anyone who may have information, including the driver of a Pontiac GTO who was nearby around the time of the killing.
Police say Abdullahi was being held without bond. It wasn't immediately clear if he had an attorney.
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Former Director-General of National Human Rights Commission Chidi Odinkalu is worried over the Federal Government’s handling of the killing of Nigerians abroad.bHe spoke on the sidelines of Human Rights Fiesta on Monday in Abuja.
According to him, the Federal Government did not do anything over the death of six Nigerian females abroad recently.“If one white person gets killed in France, our president sends a condolence message,” Odinkalu said.
"It is disappointing that our president does not take it seriously when Nigerians are killed. Rather, we get condolence messages being sent out to the rest of the world when their own people are killed. "If all the Nigerians being killed don’t matter, and one white person killed matters to our president, that tells that you we have a lot of work to do.
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11-year-old runaway Daniel Ray Hensen who Bossier City police's juvenile unit is attempting to locate. (Source: Bossier City Police Department)
The Bossier City Police Department found a missing 11-year old boy who was believed to have run away from his home.
Police say 11-year old Daniel Ray Hansen Jr. of Bossier City was found Wednesday afternoon.
Before that he was last seen Tuesday when he left his home.
Daniel is described as being 5’1” tall and 100 pounds with sandy colored hair cut short.
Police say there was no indication of foul play but they were concerned about his welfare.
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Police: Man robs Waukegan Papa John’s at gunpoint
Surveillance footage of a suspect involved in an armed robbery reported Monday night at a Papa John’s in north suburban Waukegan. | Waukegan police
A man with a gun robbed a Papa John’s Pizza restaurant Monday night in north suburban Waukegan.
An employee called for help about 10:30 p.m. after the man entered the pizza place in the 1300 block of North Green Bay Road, showed a silver handgun and made off with an unspecified amount of cash, according to Waukegan police.
The robber was described as a thin black man standing about 5-foot-11, wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt with a zipper, a black winter mask covering the lower portion of his face, dark blue jeans, white tennis shoes and white gloves.
Anyone with information should call police at 847-360-9001.
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Baku. 16 June. REPORT.AZ/ " I see no prospects until US and Russia will contribute to the settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict”.
Report informs, expert, ex-co-chairman of the OSCE Minsk Group Matthew Bryza told journalists.
According to him, the United States and Russia should keep this issue on the agenda: "The co-chairs can come to the region, hold meetings, but there will be no progress between the US and Russia until the relationship is improved".
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Houston Texans defensive end and noted philanthropist J.J. Watt received an honorary doctorate from the Baylor College of Medicine during Tuesday’s commencement.
The honor was initially announced back in February. Watt walked the stage in Houston and picked up his new honor in full graduate garb.
I’ve had a lot of big dreams in my life, but not even I dreamt that I could one day become a Doctor. I am truly humbled and honored to receive the degree of Doctor of Humanities in Medicine from the Baylor College of Medicine! #CanTheyPutMDonMyJersey pic.twitter.com/7TyNKrvhh7 — JJ Watt (@JJWatt) May 30, 2018
Watt received the honor for his humanitarian effort to aid Hurricane Harvey victims in the greater Houston area. His foundation raised over $37 million to help those in need. He has since offered to pay for the funerals of the victims of the school shooting in nearby Santa Fe, though that did not factor into Baylor’s honor.
Congrats, Dr. Watt!
The 20-year-old man injured in the car crash on Middle Road in Southampton on Sunday [April 16] remains in stable condition in the intensive care unit.
A police spokesperson said, “At last check earlier this morning [April 17th] the 20-year-old man believed to be from Pembroke injured in the car crash that occurred around 2am Sunday on Middle Road in Southampton near the junction with Granaway Heights Road remained in the hospital’s Intensive Care Unit in stable condition.
“Inquiries continue regarding the circumstances of the crash and witnesses or persons with relevant information should now contact‎ the Roads Policing Unit on 247-1788.”
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The news will come as a massive stumbling block to the potential fight with Deontay Wilder, which they are hopeful of scheduling later this year.
Eddie Hearn has confirmed it is highly likely Joshua will fight in September but if they cannot come to an agreement with Wilder then Povetkin will be the Brit’s next opponent.
Talks have been ongoing with the American since April and Joshua knocked back a $50million (£37m) offer to fight in the USA.
The 28-year-old is hopeful of bringing Wilder to the UK but if they cannot agree by next week then Povetkin will be given his shot at the title.
(AP) – New guidelines recommend that U.S. adults begin colon cancer screenings earlier, at age 45 instead of 50. The new advice was issued by the American Cancer Society on Wednesday. The lower age puts the cancer group out sync with recommendations from an influential government advisory group, which says screenings should start at 50.
Cancer society officials acknowledge the shift to 45 could cause confusion but felt strongly that they needed to act now. The group was influenced by its study, published last year, that found rising rates of colon cancer and deaths in people younger than 50. Experts aren’t sure why there has been a 50 percent increase in cases in younger adults since 1994.
Fatima Al Mansouri, Director of the Zayed Center for Studies and Research, praised the cultural mobility in Sharjah under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohamed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, explained for the delegation about the efforts of the center to protect a UAE heritage.
Al Mansouri explained that the Zayed Center for Studies and Research depends on documenting the history of the UAE on the archival resources it owns. Zayed Central Library is rich in important sources. The center has an important experience in this field and has a large audio archive.
Amna Al Suwaidi, head of the delegation, thanked the Emirates Heritage Club, headed by His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, for his role in preserving cultural and historical heritage.
RICHMOND, Va. — State police have increased patrols on Virginia roads for the busy Independence Day holiday.
Virginia police have joined law enforcement around the country for Operation C.A.R.E., Crash Awareness and Reduction Effort. It’s a state-sponsored national program intended to reduce crashes, fatalities and injuries caused by impaired driving, speed and failing to wear a seat belt.
During last year’s four-day Independence Day Operation C.A.R.E. Initiative, Virginia state troopers cited more than 10,000 speeders and nearly 2,700 reckless drivers. They also cited more than 300 people for child seat violations and nearly 1,000 people for failing to wear their seat belts.
Troopers also arrested 115 drunken drivers during the 2017 holiday period.
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Laura Avant, joined by a few Occupy Denver activists, delivers two boxes of petitions calling for a repeal of the city's unauthorized camping ban and to "stop the war on Denver's homeless." Repeated calls by homeless advocates for the Denver City Council to repeal the nearly 5-year-old urban camping ban have met with no success so far.
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Cook was assigned to the G-League's Santa Cruz Warriors on Saturday, Connor Letourneau of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Cook served as backcourt depth for Friday's game against the Kings with Shaun Livingston unavailable, but he played just one minute and will head back to the G-League with Livingston back with the team for Saturday's tilt.
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The R460 will be closed at Kilmacduagh tomorrow to facilitate roadworks.
Lagan Asphalt is resurfacing the road on behalf of the County Council.
The R460 will be closed from 7.30am to 7pm tomorrow, and motorists are advised to take an alternative route.
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* Says co's wholly owned plastic unit plans to invest 10.4 million yuan in a Guangdong-based precision tech firm, raising stake in it to 51 percent from 0 percent
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Former Bears great Brian Urlacher was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame Saturday, an honor that was well-deserved for the eight-time Pro Bowl linebacker.
Urlacher was named All-Pro four times during his 13 season with the Bears, a career that started after he was selected in the first round of the 2000 NFL Draft.
Urlacher ended his career with 1,080 tackles, 22 interceptions and four defensive touchdowns.
Here’s the moment he learned he was officially joining Dick Butkus and Mike Singletary as the next great Bears linebacker to go from Soldier Field to Canton, Ohio.
.@PFHOFPrez makes the rounds to the doors of the new #PFHOF18 class members. This is how they learned they were officially elected to the Hall. pic.twitter.com/iSJQeHiLWv — Pro Football HOF (@ProFootballHOF) February 4, 2018
His Highness Sayyid Fahd bin Mahmoud Al Said affirmed fundamentals of the Omani policy in international relations that aim at supporting the sincere efforts for maintaining security and stability, which are the basis to achieve sustainable development in various regions of the world. Photo- ONA His Highness Sayyid Fahd bin Mahmoud Al Said affirmed fundamentals of the Omani policy in international relations that aim at supporting the sincere efforts for maintaining security and stability, which are the basis to achieve sustainable development in various regions of the world.
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Senator Dino Melaye on Tuesday reportedly jumped out of a police moving vehicle conveying him to Kogi state and ran into a thick bush. It was gathered that police operatives also jumped out of the vehicle and gave the fleeing lawmaker a hot chase.
CKN had reported that the senator from Kogi West was arrested by police operatives and then detained in a facility opposite the old Central Bank of Nigeria junction along the Area 1 Expressway in Abuja.
Melaye was on Monday barred from travelling to Morocco for an official assignment by men of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) due to an order from INTERPOL.
The lawmaker was recently declared wanted by the police after he was accused of supplying arms to some murder suspects. The senator has since denied the allegations, describing it as politically motivated.
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ANKARA The results from Turkish autopsies on the victims of a suspected poison gas attack in northwest Syria will be sent to the Dutch capital of The Hague for an additional examination, Turkish Health Minister Recep Akdag said on Thursday.
The suspected chemical attack believed to have been carried out by Syrian government forces killed at least 70 people in the rebel-held Idlib province on Tuesday. Thirty-two victims have been brought to Turkey and three have subsequently died during treatment.
(Reporting by Tuvan Gumrukcu; Editing by David Dolan)
Colby alumnus makes $2.5 million donation for financial aid
WATERVILLE, Maine (AP) — Colby College says an alumnus has given the school $2.5 million to help students needing financial aid to graduate from the college.
Steve Ford has now donated a total of $3.5 million to the Waterville college he graduated from in 1968, saying Colby helped him financially when he needed it so he wanted to give back. Ford tells the Bangor Daily News that the new money is earmarked toward the general financial aid pool at the college to help students from Maine.
Steve Ford had a lifelong career as a corporate attorney, including 20-plus years with Scott Paper and S.D. Warren, working with their Maine operations and timberlands.
Colby offers about $6 million per year in financial aid to students from Maine.
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Biden to GOP: Go ahead, repeal Obamacare
Vice President Joe Biden tells CNN’s Jake Tapper that Republicans eager to repeal Obamacare should “go ahead and repeal it” and “see what happens.”
MOSCOW — Russian journalist Arkady Babchenko, who had been reported shot and killed in the Ukrainian capital Tuesday, has shown up at a news conference very much alive.
Vasily Gritsak, head of the Ukrainian Security Service, told a news conference on Wednesday the agency faked Babchenko's death to catch those who were trying to kill him.
Kiev and national police had said Babchenko, a strong critic of the Kremlin, was shot multiple times in the back at his apartment building and found bleeding by his wife.
He showed up at Gritsak's news conference on Wednesday and thanked everyone who was mourning his death.
Babchenko, 41, is one of Russia's best-known war reporters.
WASHINGTON (AP) - House Majority Whip Steve Scalise threw out the ceremonial first pitch before Game 1 of the NL Division Series between the Washington Nationals and Chicago Cubs.
The Louisiana Republican made a triumphant return to the House last week - more than three months after he was wounded while practicing for an annual charity baseball game featuring members of Congress.
Scalise wore a red Nationals jersey Friday night with his name and No. 3 on the back. He threw to U.S. Capitol Police officer David Bailey while holding onto a walker stationed a few feet in front of the mound.
Scalise, Bailey and two others were wounded when a gunman opened fire at the practice. Zack Barth and Matt Mika, the other shooting victims, were honored after the pitch.
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North Park Elementary students returned to school, a week after Cedric Anderson, 53, of Riverside, entered the campus with a gun, killing his estranged wife Karen Elaine Smith, 53, student Jonathan Martinez, 8, and wounding student Nolan Brandy, 9, before turning the gun on himself, in San Bernardino, California, on April 17. North Park Elementary students returned to school, a week after Cedric Anderson, 53, of Riverside, entered the campus with a gun, killing his estranged wife Karen Elaine Smith, 53, student Jonathan Martinez, 8, and wounding student Nolan Brandy, 9, before turning the gun on himself, in San Bernardino, California, on April 17.( On Sept.
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In this Sunday, July 24, 2016, file photo, New York Yankees starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi throws during the first inning of the baseball game against the San Francisco Giants at Yankee Stadium in New York. The Tampa Bay Rays have finalized a $2 million, one-year contract with injured pitcher Nathan Eovaldi.
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$12,000 to go toward improvements to Ramsdell Park
The Minnesota Twins Community Fund and the Columbia Heights Athletic Boosters contributed a combined $12,000 to improve the Ramsdell Park ball field. Thanks to their generosity, the Columbia Heights Public Schools Athletics and Activities Department extended the home dugout, added roof tops and custom logo windscreens on both dugouts, customized the backstop and added artificial turf inside the batting cage.
Big Update on Braun Strowman's WrestleMania Segment, WWE Legend to Wrestle at WM, Vince McMahon Giving More Power to Triple H, WWE Brand Change Plans Leaked, Alexa Bliss Heat with Another RAW Superstar, Must See New Nikki Bella & Lana Bikini Photos, More
Thursday's Impact Wrestling episode, featured the Feast or Fired match as the main event, drew 350,000 viewers. This is up from last week's 325,000 viewers.Impact ranked #119 on the Cable Top 150 this week. Last week's show ranked #128.College basketball topped the night with more than 17 million viewers across more than 10 airings.Below is our 2018 Impact Viewership Tracker:: 309,000 viewers276,000 viewers309,000 viewers310,000 viewers (Genesis edition)319,000 viewers (Reboot)294,000 viewers300,000 viewers262,000 viewers365,000 viewers325,000 (Crossroads edition)350,000 viewers16.147 million viewers311,000 viewers per episodeFollow Marc on Twitter at @this_is_marc . Send any news, tips or corrections to us by clicking here
Explosion damages UPS freight hub in Kentucky
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) - A Kentucky fire official says about a dozen people received medical attention after an explosion damaged a UPS freight hub in Lexington.
Lexington fire department spokeswoman Jessica Bowman told news outlets that two people were taken to a hospital for non-life threatening injuries Wednesday morning and 10 more were taken to the hospital as a precaution.
Bowman says the building's structural stability is being checked as part of an effort to determine what happened and how. The back of the building appears to be damaged. Businesses near the site on Blue Sky Parkway reported a loud explosion shortly before 8 a.m. EDT in Kentucky's second-largest city.
Emergency crews rushed to the scene and restricted access to the area. The blast was felt inside other buildings.
Parole board, appeals court, won't stop Wednesday execution
HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) — The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles unanimously has refused a clemency request from a Texas prisoner set for execution this week for the shooting deaths of a 5-year-old girl and her grandmother at a home in Fort Worth a decade ago.
The six-member panel rejected convicted killer Erick Davila's request for a 30-day reprieve from his scheduled Wednesday lethal injection and also refused to recommend his death sentence be commuted to life.
Also Monday, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals refused to allow his attorneys to file a new appeal focusing on claims that Tarrant County prosecutors improperly withheld some evidence from Davila's trial lawyers.
That issue also is among several in an appeal before the U.S. Supreme Court for the 31-year-old former Fort Worth street gang member.
Oxlade-Chamberlain was stretchered off the pitch after just 18 minutes of the first leg of Liverpool’s Champions League semi-final tie against Roma at Anfield.
The England international appeared to jar his knee after a collision with Aleksandar Kolarov and he was replaced by Georginio Wijnaldum.
Despite the early blow, Liverpool were rampant for nearly 70 minutes as they were 5-0 up.
A double from talisman Mohamed Salah, two from Roberto Firmino and a Sadio Mane goal had put clear distance between themselves and their Serie A opponents.
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LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - More than 6,000 New Albany residents are without power after a substation failure Wednesday night.
A Duke spokesperson confirmed that a substation suffered some sort of damage which led to its failure and the power outage shortly after 8 p.m.
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International Sign Language - FIFA World Cup Russia 2018
3rd July 2018 - Sweden vs. Switzerland
FIFA will publish short summaries of all 64 World Cup matches in sign language.
This is a service especially for the deaf and hard of hearing. This gives some 70 million people who are deaf or hard of hearing around the world the opportunity to see a short summary of the matches in sign language after the final whistle.
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Ukraine International Airlines launched daily nonstop Kiev-Kherson Embraer E145 and E190 service.
Hong Kong Airlines and Asiana Airlines began codeshare flights on flights between Hong Kong and Seoul, South Korea.
Ural Airlines began twice-weekly year-round Sochi-Tel-Aviv Airbus A320 service.
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will launch twice-weekly Amsterdam-Costa Rica Boeing 787-9 service Oct. 31.
India’s Jet Airways and Virgin Atlantic will further expand their codeshare agreement. From April 19, Jet Airways’ passengers traveling between India and the US can connect through London Heathrow on to nine US destinations operated by Virgin Atlantic—Atlanta, Boston, Newark, Washington Dulles, New York, Los Angeles, Miami, San Francisco and Seattle.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Tiffany & Co:
* TIFFANY & CO - ON DEC 8, JANA AGREED TO INCLUSION OF 3 DIRECTORS -ROGER FARAH, JAMES LILLIE & FRANCESCO TRAPANI- ON SLATE FOR 2018 ANNUAL MEETING
* TIFFANY & CO SAYS DUE TO JANA‘S INCLUSION OF THREE DIRECTORS, STANDSTILL PERIOD WILL BE EXTENDED - SEC FILING
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ash fell like snow and heavy smoke had residents gasping for air Monday as a huge Southern California wildfire exploded in size again, becoming the fifth largest in state history and driving celebrities from a wealthy hillside enclave.
Tens of thousands have fled their homes as flames churn through foothill towns near Santa Barbara, the latest flare-up after a week of wind-fanned wildfires throughout the region.
With acrid smoke thick in the air, even residents not under evacuation orders were leaving, fearing another shutdown of a key coastal highway that was closed intermittently last week.
THESSALONIKI, Greece — Greece’s prime minister has hosted a regional summit of four Balkan countries in the northern city of Thessaloniki, amid peaceful protests against a deal for neighboring Macedonia to change its name.
Alexis Tsipras met Wednesday with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, and the prime ministers of Romania and Bulgaria, Viorica Dancila and Boyko Borissov.
Talks focused on energy and local road and rail transport networks, which, Tsipras said, together with harbor projects in the Aegean and the Black Sea, would help sea-borne trade bypass the congested Bosporus Straits in Turkey.
Several hundred Greeks who oppose the country’s deal for Macedonia to be renamed “North Macedonia,” which is set to end a 27-year dispute, tried to reach the meeting venue but were prevented by robust police forces.
No clashes were reported.
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There was no winner of tonight's Lotto Jackpot with a value of over €3.5m.
Over 25,000 players won prizes.
There was no winner of the Lotto Plus 1 Jackpot woth €500,000.
Noone took home the €250,000 Lotto Plus 2 top prize but one player won €2,500.
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday appeared to dial back a promise to withdraw US troops from Syria immediately, saying it was important to not allow Iranian influence to grow in the country.
Stating that troops would be coming home soon, Trump nonetheless said that the United States wanted to "leave a strong and lasting footprint​" in the country.
"We don't want to give Iran open season to the Mediterranean," Trump told a joint press conference with his visiting French counterpart Emmanuel Macron.
"We're going to be coming home relatively soon. We finished at least almost our work with respect to ISIS in Syria, ISIS in Iraq, and we have done a job that nobody has been able to do."
"But with that being said, I do want to come home, but I want to come home also with having accomplished what we have to accomplish."
Calgary's smoky summer continues as another haze from the B.C. wildfires settled in Cowtown on Monday.
According to a special air quality statement from Environment Canada, Alberta Environment and Parks and Alberta Health smoke from the fires burning nearby is reducing visibility and causing the poor air quality that could irritate your throat.
The smoke is expected to lift later today as a cold front moves through the city.
The statement by Environment Canada warns that individuals may cough more, get headaches or have shortness of breath because of the air quality.
Children, seniors and those with cardiovascular or lung diseases are at a higher risk. The air pollution can aggravate diseases and lead to increased medication use, doctor, emergency room and hospital visits.
Last August during a meeting in the Oval Office, President Donald Trump reportedly pressed aides on the possibility of invading Venezuela.
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The suggestion stunned those present at the meeting, including US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and national security adviser General H.R. McMaster, who have since left the administration.
This account of the previously undisclosed conversation comes from a senior administration official familiar with what was said. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the discussions.
Trump then raised the military option twice more with Latin American leaders.
The behind-the-scenes talks, coupled with belligerent comments from Trump, highlight the White House's focus on forcing Venezuela's president from power. But critics say it also underscores how his "America First" foreign policy at times borders on being reckless.
Man Loses Pickup After $2,800 Worth of Fireworks Ignites
Jorgen Nokleberg was driving along Highway 18 Near Wyndmere
RICHLAND COUNTY, N.D. — A Leonard, North Dakota man lost his pickup and $2,800 worth of fireworks.
67-year-old Jorgen Nokleberg was driving along Highway 18 around 1:30 Wednesday afternoon when the fireworks somehow ignited in the back of his pickup.
The fireworks started several small grass fires along the highway near Wyndmere.
His pickup is considered a total loss due to the fire.
Nokleberg only had minor injuries and refused medical treatment at the scene.
Sateri will start in the home crease Saturday against the Red Wings, Jameson Olive of Fox Sports Florida reports.
Sateri is coming off of back-to-back solid performances between the pipes for the Panthers, shutting down both the Sabres and Islanders to pick up two straight victories. Saturday marks just the second home start for Sateri this season, taking a loss to the Caps in a 42-save performance Jan. 25. He will attempt to back that up with another strong showing Saturday against a Red Wings club riding a two-game win streak.
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VAUGHAN, Ont. - Recipe Unlimited Corporation will eliminate plastic straws from its 19 restaurant brands including Swiss Chalet, Harvey's, Kelsey's and East Side Mario's.
The restaurant giant formerly known as Cara Operations will start phasing out its plastic straws in August.
Recipe Unlimited says it will dump plastic straws because of their impact on the environment and wildlife and the company's commitment to recyclable materials.
It hopes to offer paper straws in all of its restaurants by the end of March 2019.
The compostable and biodegradable straws will automatically be provided with drink orders at the brand's quick serve restaurants, including New York Fries and St-Hubert.
Patrons will have to request paper straws to receive one at its full-service restaurants like the Pickle Barrel and Milestones.
The segment included birthday and half-birthday announcements, the weather and the awarding of the Golden Dustpan for cleanest classroom. For their Talking Books segment, Amberson and Spencer reviewed "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH."
The kids work under the supervision of media specialist Bay Shock and reading specialist Peggy Rollins. Other fifth-graders rotate into the crew each month.
Preparation is the key to doing a good show, Spencer said.
"The transitions are the hardest part," Kleinheinz, said.
"It's pretty easy unless you drop the cue cards," Casner said.
By Johnny Edward: Super Eagles captain Mikel Obi handed Gernot Rohr a major boost ahead of the 2018 World Cup qualifier against Cameroon after he featured in Tianjin Teda's 2-0 defeat at home to
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The Curry’s are expanding the family! Ayesha and Steph Curry will welcome their third child sometime later this year, the 28-year-old CoverGirl ambassador announced on Instagram Friday (Feb. 2).
The NBA wife kept her baby reveal pretty simple by wearing a “preggers” T-shirt alongside the caption, “Hey how did this happen?”
“Curry party of 5,” Ayesha wrote adding, “Feeling very blessed.”
READ: ABC Pulls Ayesha Curry-Hosted Series, ‘Great American Baking Show’
The happy couple, who tied the knot in 2011, are already parents to two adorable daughters: 5-year-old Riley and 2-year-old Ryan.
Congrats on the new baby!
READ: Ayesha Curry Responds To Drake’s NBA Awards Skit Of Her Marriage
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Fire officials say up to 10 infants have been relocated safely away from smoke in a southwest Ohio hospital.
Dayton District Fire Chief James Rose tells the Dayton Daily News that Miami Valley Hospital staffers moved the babies from the Berry Women’s Center before firefighters arrived in response to the smoke. He says the smoke came from an overheated motor and that crews were able to clear the smoke with ventilation.
Rose said early Monday that most of the smoke was contained from spreading.
He says there were no injuries.
Who will break out?
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Jim Harbaugh said prior to the 2016 season anywhere between 10 and 15 freshman would see the playing field by the time everything was said and done.
This year, in 2017, he's not as definitive. The Michigan football team welcomed in a class of 30 true freshmen this time around; some in January, others over the summer. Those who arrived early and practiced in the spring got a jump start on their introduction to the program. That helps.
Now with the season fast approaching and preseason camp in full swing, here's a list of 14 true freshmen Harbaugh has identified as potential candidates to play right away. Or at least some point this season.
Chandler (illness) is in the starting lineup Saturday against the Warriors, Gina Mizell of the Denver Post reports.
Chandler had been questionable to play due to an illness he's been battling all week.
The Indianapolis Colts today released running back George Winn with a failed physical designation.
Winn, 5-11, 215 pounds, was signed by the Colts as a free agent on August 9, 2017. He has played in 19 career games in his time with the New York Giants (2016), Detroit Lions (2014-16), Dallas Cowboys (2013), Pittsburgh Steelers (2013), Oakland Raiders (2013), New England Patriots (2013) and Houston Texans (2013). Winn has compiled 23 carries for 74 yards (3.2 avg.) and two kickoff returns for 28 yards. In 2017, he spent the entire season on Indianapolis’ Injured Reserve List.
BOSTON (AP) - A purported psychic who charged an elderly Massachusetts woman more than $3.5 million for exorcisms and "spiritual cleansing" has pleaded guilty to evading taxes.
Federal prosecutors say 41-year-old Sally Ann Johnson of south Florida ran businesses that claimed to offer "psychic readings" and "spiritual cleansing and strengthening."
Between 2007 and 2014, prosecutors say a Martha's Vineyard woman paid Johnson more than $3.5 million for services that claimed to rid the woman of demons.
Prosecutors say Johnson didn't report the income and tried to hide the money so she wouldn't have to pay taxes on it.
Johnson pleaded guilty in the federal court in Boston Thursday and has agreed to repay the woman. She's expected to be sentenced in January.
Johnson's attorney declined to comment.
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* REG-TARGOVAX ANNOUNCES THAT FIRST COMBINATION TRIALS WITH ONCOS-102 HAVE PASSED THEIR INITIAL, PLANNED, INDEPENDENT SAFETY REVIEWS
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TORONTO — An east Toronto highrise was evacuated Monday morning due to a gas leak.
Police say five buses were sent to shelter residents of the 17-storey building at Mornelle Court and Morningside Ave. shortly after 8 a.m.
No injuries were immediately reported.
A faulty heat exchanger was blamed for the leak, according to police.
The gases were vented and residents were allowed to return home around 9:45 a.m., police say.
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-Gas leak attributed to faulty heat exchanger
-All gases vented by Fire crews
-Building has been deemed safe for re-entry
-People allowed back in
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This a transaction you don’t often see.
The Chiefs initially waived WR Jordan Smallwood and replaced him with Davon Grayson. Now the opposite is happening.
Per the NFL transaction report the Chiefs are waiving East Carolina wide receiver Davon Grayson with an injury designation. This means he was likely injured during OTA practice. Grayson is eligible to have his contract revert to the Chiefs if he goes unclaimed on waivers.
Following the injury waiver of Grayson the team re-signed former Oklahoma WR Jordan Smallwood who the Chiefs initially waived to make room for Grayson.
I know I was excited about Grayson given his comments at the NFL Scouting Combine, but if he isn’t healthy then this was the obvious choice for the Chiefs.
Smallwood rejoins the team and has another opportunity to stick throughout training camp, but he already knows the harsh reality of his roster standing. He’ll have to make a hell of an impression if he doesn’t want to be the 90th man on the roster from here on out.
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March 30 The burrito chain Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc said on Thursday its shareholders agreed to withdraw a proposal to split the chief executive and chairman roles.
Two union-affiliated shareholders of the company, Amalgamated Bank and CtW Investment Group, filed a proposal in November to strip board leadership from Steve Ells, who is also the founder and chief executive, by instituting an independent chair.
Chipotle said in a filing that it was not only "appropriate but also important" for Ells to serve as both the chairman and CEO. (bit.ly/2oe9hZn) (Reporting by Aishwarya Venugopal in Bengaluru and Lisa Baertlein in Los Angeles; Editing by Shounak Dasgupta)
Flowers (ribs) is officially inactive for Monday night's game against the Dolphins.
Flowers was a limited participant in practice all week and was listed as questionable, but will miss his second consecutive game. The 24-year-old leads the Patriots with six sacks on the season, and the team will have to look beyond the usual suspects for production with leading tackler Kyle Van Noy (calf) also inactive Monday.
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The weeds break through concrete, cover medians and are a blight on our otherwise fair city - but they're not the problem. We're the problem.
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Lab 4 of 7: Functions
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You will code, build, and execute a program that simulates a coin toss and a dice roll.
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1. Write functions using parameters.
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Charles Albert Vogt, 81, a long time resident of Elkhorn, died Friday, April 14, 2017, at Just Like Home Assisted Living of Elkhorn, WI. Charles was born on May 14, 1935 in Lyons, WI, the son of the late George and Mathilde Vogt.
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MADISON, Wis. — A Wisconsin man convicted in a homicide featured on the "Making a Murderer" documentary has asked a judge to toss out her ruling that he doesn't deserve a new trial.
Sheboygan County Circuit Judge Angela Sutkiewicz rejected Steven Avery's request for a new trial on Tuesday, saying he had failed to establish any grounds to warrant a new proceeding.
Avery attorney Kathleen Zellner filed a motion with Sutkiewicz on Friday seeking to vacate the ruling, arguing her analysis of the evidence hasn't been completed.
Avery was sentenced to life in prison after he was convicted of first-degree intentional homicide in the 2005 death of Teresa Halbach, a 25-year-old photographer.
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What does the world’s most iconic soft drink brand do to transform its image into being more than that while not undermining what still brings in the great majority of its revenue? New Coca-Cola CEO James Quincey thinks repositioning as a “total beverage company” is the way to go.
MovieTowne Guyana today announced that international restaurant chain Hard Rock Café will be one of its tenants when it opens up at Turkeyen.
The Trinidad-based MovieTowne will host cinemas and a range of entertainment and restaurant offerings. It is still months away from completion.
In an advertisement in today’s Stabroek News it described Hard Rock Café as a haven for fans of music, food and great times.
Hard Rock on its website says: “Whether you are down for a Legendary Burger, live music, a Classic Tee, a Rock Star Suite, or the latest collectibles there’s something for everyone. Every Hard Rock Cafe, Hotel & Casino, or Live around the world serves up authentic experiences that rock. Since its establishment in 1971, Hard Rock has also been committed to a wide variety of philanthropic causes and activities. Love All – Serve All.”
Progressive groups are banding together in an effort to defeat the judicial nomination of John Bush, a Kentucky attorney who took pot shots at liberals and others while blogging under the pseudonym G. Morris , and once mounted a sign warning vandals who "trespassed and stole my Palin-McCain sign," that if they do it again, "you will find out what the 2nd Amendment is all about!!!" Bush, 52, chairs the Louisville chapter of the conservative Federalist Society and is on the list of potential Supreme Court nominees assembled by the conservative Heritage Foundation for then-candidate Donald Trump when he needed to convince evangelicals of his bona fides on abortion rights.
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Kabul - An Afghan official says that a Taliban attack on a village in northern Faryab province has killed five members of the local police force.
Karim Yuresh, spokesperson for the provincial police chief, says the Taliban gained control of the village, located in the Shirin Tagab district, following the surprise attack on Wednesday.
He says five insurgents were also killed and two others were wounded in the battle.
Qari Yusouf Ahamdi, a Taliban spokesperson, claimed responsibility for the attack.
In neighbouring Jawzjan province, insurgents abducted about 50 local farmers in Darzab district.
Mohammad Reza Ghafori, spokesperson for the provincial governor, says the tribal elders are trying to secure their release. He says the motive behind the kidnapping isn't yet clear.
The Taliban have not made any statements on the abducted farmers.
China congratulates Kenyatta on re-election as Kenyan president
China congratulates Uhuru Kenyatta on being re-elected as Kenya's President, a foreign ministry spokesperson said on Monday.
Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta was formally declared winner of the country's presidential election on Friday night, after Independent Electoral and Boundary Commission (IEBC) chairman Wafula Chebukati announced that Kenyatta had garnered 8.20 million votes, or 54.27 percent of the total votes cast.
"We respect the choice made by the Kenyan people," spokesperson Hua Chunying said Monday at a daily press briefing, extending congratulations to Kenyatta.
China and Kenya are good friends, partners and brothers, and China stands ready to strengthen cooperation and boost bilateral ties with the Kenyan side, she said.
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Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho praises Huddersfield Town's organised defence but feels his side's 2-0 win was fully deserved.
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(CNN) Yemen’s former President Ali Abdullah Saleh has been killed in the capital Sanaa, dealing a blow to hopes of an end to the country’s protracted conflict.
Saleh died after days of intense street fighting between his forces and Houthi rebels, a senior aide to Saleh told CNN. CNN has also seen footage and video that appeared to show Saleh’s dead body. The images could not be independently verified.
Sanaa’s Houthi-controlled Interior Ministry announced Saleh’s death in a statement. “The militias of treason are finished and their leader has been killed,” the statement said.
His death comes two days after Saleh announced he was parting ways with his former Houthi allies, and that he wanted to “turn the page” on relations with the Saudi-led coalition that launched a military intervention in Yemen in 2015. The coalition welcomed the move and granted Saleh’s forces air support in fierce battles that later transpired.
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26-year-old Adam Smith was cited for driving under the influence after police found him passed out in a car near 56th and La Salle Street.
Police say Smith hit two parked cars before falling asleep in the car.
There were no injuries.
SAO PAULO (Reuters) - A Brazilian judge has ordered units of Monsanto Co to deposit royalties related to the Intacta RR2 pro genetically modified soy seed technology, according to a copy of the decision seen by Reuters.
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The ruling relates to a patent dispute between Brazilian soy growers and the U.S. seeds company, now a unit of Bayer AG. The Monsanto royalty decision is effective immediately, a lawyer for the plaintiffs said.
The White House and Department of Health and Human Services say they will broaden rules to let more employers deny birth control coverage for religious or moral reasons. NBC’s Peter Alexander reports.
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The Wood County Health Department broke ground today for a new dental facility.
Right now the department says residents need more options for dental care. Ben Batey of the Wood County Health Department said the space will sufficient for residents.
“It should have plenty of capacity for however many residents need the services and were excited because we actually work on a sliding fee scale. So individuals who don’t have dental insurance or super high deductibles, we can help them with that and make it affordable for care,” said Batey.
The health department said no individual will be denied dental care due to money issues.
The building expansion will have five chairs available for patients. Construction for the space is expected to be done in October.
The health department said hope to offer their services by the end of the year.
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The New York Islanders announced on Monday that forward Shane Prince will be sidelined four to six months after undergoing ankle surgery.
Prince, 24, missed the last four games of the regular season with a high ankle sprain. The team notes that Prince felt "increasing discomfort" as his rehabilitation continued during the offseason. After seeing a team specialist, surgery was recommended.
A native of Rochester, New York, Prince is entering the final year of a two-year, $1.7 million pact.
He appeared in 50 games last year, scoring five times and adding 13 assists.
Drafted with the 61st overall selection of the 2011 National Hockey League Entry Draft by the Ottawa Senators out of the Ontario Hockey League's Ottawa 67's, Prince has notched 11 goals and 25 assists in 114 NHL games over three seasons with the Senators and Islanders.
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Atty Seeks Out Of Country Club's Time-Share Contracts Suit
Law360, Miami (October 6, 2017, 4:35 PM EDT) -- A Florida lawyer targeted in a suit by a country club and time-share seller asked a federal judge Thursday to dismiss the suit, saying the club has shown no evidence that he interfered with its contracts with time-share owners.
Attorney Mitchell Sussman said Orange Lake Country Club Inc.'s claims that he helped a time-share exit company deceive time-share owners and interfered with their contracts should be dismissed because he had no contact with the time-share owners and no role in convincing them to stop paying for...
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In amongst the 3am cheesy chips and various text book commitments (and that little thing called tuition fees), being a student can be pretty expensive - which is why SpareRoom have collated data on the average price of monthly rent in the 24 Russell Group University towns, and ranked from from most expensive to cheapest.
Gippsland Power teams announced
LAST Wednesday, March 13 the Gippsland Power Under 18 boy’s and women’s teams were presented with their jumpers at the 2018 season launch.
Six Leongatha players are featured in the final cut of the men’s team with Kyle Reid, Mitch Bentvelzen, Jack Hume, Boadie Motton, Mason McGannon and Zake Van Der Plight all making it through.
Foster’s Xavier Duursma was honoured to be announced as captain for 2018.
Other boys who made the squad from this area were Matt McGannon of Fish Creek, in the leadership group, Brett Thorson, MDU and Bailey Patterson, Korumburra Bena.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday unfurled the national flag at Red Fort in Delhi to mark the 71st Independence Day.
Security was tightened in the national Capital, especially around the Red Fort. Nearly 70,000 police personnel have been deployed across the city, PTI reported. Around 9,100 police personnel alone have been stationed at the Red Fort.
At least 11 Parakram Vans, with National Security Guard-trained commandos, have been deployed at the Red Fort and other two dozen have been stationed in other areas of the city. “The area will be multi-tier security checks in place for people coming to the area,” an unidentified police official told PTI.
Delhi: PM Modi unfurls the tricolor at Red Fort #IndependenceDayIndia pic.twitter.com/RQBXlsFKe8 — ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2017
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New Zealand isn't generally known for its mature wines at present, but there are some gems worth trying if you can find them. Rebecca Gibb MW picks out 15 examples for drinking now...
The success of New Zealand wine has relied heavily on one variety that’s best consumed young for its flamboyant fruit and youthful vigour.
Sauvignon Blanc has been both a blessing and a curse, placing New Zealand firmly on the world wine map but also strengthening the perception that New Zealand wines are not ageworthy.
This perception, however, is a misconception that needs to be detonated.
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By ANDY WOLF STAFF WRITER Brock Reinhard put himself through the ringer just to get back into pole vaulting form. So far, all of his hard work has paid off. The Elmwood senior endured an injury-plagued junior year that prevented him from even competing last spring. Now, he’s back on course. Re…
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Indebted business tycoon Vijay Mallya has been arrested in London, the Metropolitan Police has confirmed.
He was arrested by the force's extradition unit "on behalf of the Indian authorities in relation to accusations of fraud", the Met said.
India has been pushing for the extradition of Mr Mallya, who faces charges of financial irregularities at his defunct Kingfisher Airlines.
Mr Mallya is said to owe banks $1bn (£600m), but he denies any wrongdoing.
The businessman made his fortune selling beer under the Kingfisher brand before branching out into aviation and Formula 1 racing.
Mr Mallya also owns an Indian Premier League cricket franchise.
It is not clear on what grounds Mr Mallya has been arrested.
He is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court later on Tuesday.
HAMBURG, N.Y. (AP) - When it comes to chowing down on kale, Gideon Oji is once again the top dog, beating back a challenge from hot-dog-eating champ Joey Chestnut.
Oji gulped down 22½ 16-ounce bowls of the leafy green vegetable in eight minutes during Sunday's Kale Yeah! Competition at the Erie County Fair in New York. The kale was served raw with oil and vinegar.
The contest is billed as the world's healthiest eating competition.
Chestnut, of San Jose, California, consumed 20 kale servings. He is the reigning hot dog-eating champion at the Nathan's Famous in New York City.
Oji is Nigerian and now lives in Marrow, Georgia. He took the inaugural kale-eating title last year, consuming 25½ servings.
Sunday's event was an unlikely partnership between the Independent Health Foundation and Major League Eating.
Local theatre is one of four finalists in the 2017 Victorian Training Awards
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THE Mansfield Armchair Cinema (MAC) has further enhanced its reputation as a great training ground for young people in the local community, after receiving a nomination for the Victorian Small/Medium Employer of the Year Award.
The Victorian Training Awards (VTA) recognise and honour the outstanding achievements of Vocational Education and Training (VET) students, teachers, training providers and employers.
If MAC wins the award, the cinema will go into the running for the Australian Training Awards in the same category.
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Once Upon a Time's rebooted seventh season finally premieres tonight, introducing the ABC fantasy hit's viewers to a whole new town of characters...even if they are played by some of the actors they've grown to know and love over the previous six seasons.
When OUAT returns, a new curse will be placed on a new town--the Seattle neighborhood of Hyperion Heights--with the grown-up version of Henry (now played by Andrew J. West) becoming one of the victims, forgetting all about magic.
The Kelowna Fire Department responded to a house fire in Kelowna around 6:30 a.m. on Friday.
When crews arrived they found smoke coming from the eaves of the residence.
When firefighters went inside, they found the fire originated in the basement.
The fire was knocked down quickly, but not before there was some damage to the main floor of the house.
Four people were at home at the time of the fire. Two females were taken to hospital to be checked out with smoke inhalation.
The fire is under investigation.
We don’t have miles of golden sand or the sound of crashing waves, but Aylesbury Town Council brought Palm Trees to climb, donkeys to ride, sand pits to play in, and all round fun in the sun at Aylesbury on Sea last Sunday.
Revellers were treated to a performance of Wind in the Willows, tea-cups to ride in, singing to enjoy, deck chairs to relax in, a gyroscope, a caricaturist to pose for and a visiting family out for a “Jolly Holiday” who had you in stitches.
Sun and sand at Aylesbury on Sea
On top of all this seaside entertainment there was face painting, balloon modelling, make and take crafts and a wide range of games to play, suitable for all ages and abilities.
To top this off, the event was entirely free!
Ladies entertained with a sing song
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Ryan Lindsay, assistant professor at Idaho State University-Meridian, is the new president of the Idaho Public Health Association. He began a one-year term Jan. 19.
Lindsay, who joined ISU three years ago, teaches in the Master of Public Health program in the Kasiska Division of Health Sciences. He earned his Ph.D. in public health through a joint program offered by the University of California in San Diego and San Diego State University. He holds a master’s degree in public health from Brigham Young University.
The Idaho Public Health Association was established in 1952. It supports improvements in the health and welfare of Idaho citizens and provides a forum for the expression and dissemination of health issues, trends, and technologies.
Out in cinemas on Friday 13th July, THE SECRET OF MARROWBONE stars George Mackay (Captain Fantastic, Pride), Anya Taylor-Joy (Split, The Witch) and Charlie Heaton (Stranger Things)
Four siblings seek refuge in an old home after the death of their mother, only to discover that the house has another, more sinister, inhabitant, in this haunting directorial debut from Sergio G. Sánchez, screenwriter of The Orphanage and The Impossible.
For those hoping to score a permit to climb Mount St. Helens, the rules are about to change. Permits to climb the 8,328-foot mountain go on sale on Feb. 1, and most of the weekend permits are expected to sell out in a matter of minutes. Only 500 p
Armed police and negotiators are at a property in Newton Abbot.
A large police response, including riot vans, was called to the Mount Pleasant Road area of the town at 12.30pm today.
They remain at the scene six hours later, and the incident is ongoing.
A police spokesperson said the incident involves "the concern for the welfare of a man inside the property."
Police say no one else is believed to be inside the property with them.
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WASHINGTON - The White House said on Wednesday that negotiations at the demilitarized zone along the border between North and South Korea for a potential summit between President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un are going well and it expects the historic meeting to take place on June 12.
"The US delegation led by Ambassador Sung Kim met with North Korean officials today as well and their talks will continue. So far the readouts from these meetings have been positive and we'll continue to move forward in them," White House press secretary Sarah Sanders said at a regularly scheduled briefing.
"We're going to continue to shoot for the June 12th and expect to do that," she said, referring to the original date scheduled for the summit.
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Willoughby-based vocalist Antoinette Tredanary makes her Nighttown debut to showcase the range of her talents. She’s got an affinity for the Great American Songbook, as well as swing, big band music, R&B, Latin music, country and contemporary pop. Her latest CD, Italian Songbird, features beloved Italian ballads. And she writes her own tunes as well, seven of which were featured on her self-titled debut CD.
Expect to hear a variety of material when she performs at Nighttown, accompanied by John Petrone on piano. Admission is $10.
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Novant Health has filed two lawsuits - in state and federal courts - against two insurance companies, claiming the firms breached contracts by not providing coverage for a $32 million settlement for a prior case.
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STANTON, N.D. — The National Park Service has named a new superintendent for the Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site at Stanton.
The Minot Daily News reports that Brenda Todd is a10-year veteran of the National Park Service. She's currently the program manager at the Public Lands History Center at Colorado State University.
Todd holds a doctoral degree in anthropology with a specialization in archaeology from the University of Colorado. She has worked with tribes and agencies throughout the country.
Yemi Alade gets invited to the Grammy Awards 2017 holding on Sunday February, 2017 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, USA.
She shared the letter of invite via her Twiiter account:
Just GOT MAIL #grammys2017 Wayyyy up https://t.co/45IFRjTVHO — Yemi Alade #Johnny (@yemialadee) 2013-07-22 14:22:09.0
Yemi is being acknowledged by the Grammys Recording Academy. for her hardwork and African appeal among other qualities
Her feat in 2017 is one deserving of commendation - from the release of singles on her album, to promoting the album when it dropped, touring cities across Africa and Europe.
The singer bagged Female Artiste of the Year at the MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMA) 2016 as well as at the Soundcity MVP Awards 2016, attesting to her undeniable efforts in the past year.
I haven’t posted about Christina Hendricks in a while but it’s Valentine’s Day and that makes me think of chocolate and chocolate reminds me of Christina Hendricks. And Christina Hendricks attended the Fist Fight premiere last night. It’s the movie with Ice Cube and the dude from It’s Always Sunny and they play teachers. Why are you even still reading this did you see that banner pic, like why are you gay.
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HARLEM, Manhattan — The family of a special needs student abused by his teacher is calling on the city for justice.
Osman Couey, a teacher at Harlem's Public School 194 was convicted for shoving a 7-year-old boy.
The incident happened on Dec. 23, 2015 when Ka'veon Wilson tried getting back into Couey's classroom. The child had been kicked out of class by Couey.
A judge sentenced him to 30 days at Rikers Island.
His family claims Couey is still collecting money while at Rikers from his six-figure salary. He will also be allowed to teach after finishing his sentence.
There is a push to have Couey removed from the position.
The teacher is protected by union due process rules and therefore cannot be fired. Until then, Couey will continue to draw his pay.
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A man has been arrested following an alleged stabbing incident in Derby in the early hours of this morning.
Police said the male victim sustained a knife wound to his chest and has been taken to hospital where he remains.
No details about his condition have been yet been released by Derbyshire police.
A spokesman for the force said the alleged attack happened at a house in Kitchener Avenue, in the Sunny Hill area of Derby. It is understood to have taken place at around 4.30am this morning.
A 49-year-old man has been arrested and remains in police custody.
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CEDAR PARK, Texas (KXAN) — Vista Ridge beat Leander, 35-28 in a 25-6A matchup.
Rangers improve to 2-0 in district play, 4-2 on the season. They’re on a bye next week.
The Lions are still without a win this season. They’ll host Vanegrift on Friday.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Prosecutors say an Alabama man who planned to hire someone to kidnap a woman and her 14-year-old daughter has pleaded guilty to child sex-trafficking charges.
A U.S. Department of Justice statement says 48-year-old Brian David “Blaze” Boersma was arrested in October by undercover FBI agents. The Decatur man believed they would kidnap the mother and child and had given them more than $3,000. Boersma entered his guilty pleas before U.S. District Judge R. David Proctor on Monday.
The statement says Boersma boasted to his co-worker that he would sell the girl to a pimp he knew in Memphis, Tennessee, who offered $8,000.
A sentencing date has not been set. U.S. Attorney Jay E. Town says Boersma will spend most, if not all, of the remainder of his life in prison.
Gordon (back) will not in Saturday's matchup versus the Cavaliers, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Gordon logged just 10 minutes in Tuesday's victory over the Magic, but failed to log a single statistic. He subsequently sat out Thursday's win over the Spurs and will now miss his second consecutive game while nursing a sore back. In his absence, Gerald Green figures to continue seeing increased run off the bench.
× For first time in 53 years, Angola Rodeo will be canceled thanks to Nate
ANGOLA, LA — Due to the impending landfall of Tropical Storm Nate, this Sunday’s Angola Rodeo is canceled. Prison workers say the decision was made out of an abundance of caution. Nate is forecast to become a category one Hurricane in the hours before it arrives along the gulf coast.
It’s the first time in the rodeo’s 53 years that it has been canceled, workers say.
Ticket holders will be issued refunds. At this time, prison workers say, they’re still working on the process to return the money.
The rodeo will continue on October 15, 22, and 29. Anyone wishing for additional information should visit the Angola Rodeo’s website.
× Carlisle Law Firm a victim of theft by deception
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa.– A Carlisle Law Firm is the victim of a theft by deception that occurred late last month.
The firm wrote a check to the sellers of a property for $49,986.50 for closing costs.
However, the firm received an email that was apparently from the sellers asking for the money to be wire transferred instead of depositing the check.
The firm stopped the payment on the check and wired the money to a Bank of America account that was given in an email.
The next day, the firm was contacted by the sellers in reference to the check being cancelled.
The sellers told the firm that they did not request the money to be wired and that the email address provided was not their own.
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The North Knox girls basketball team beat Linton 42-34 to win their fourth sectional championship in the last five years.
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Roman Reigns to make SummerSlam announcement next Monday night
The Big Dog has some big plans for The Biggest Party of the Summer.
Live on Raw next Monday night, Roman Reigns will make an announcement concerning his involvement in this year’s SummerSlam, which will emanate from Brooklyn, N.Y.’s Barclays Center on Sunday, Aug. 20.
Although Reigns was unsuccessful in earning the right to challenge Brock Lesnar for the Universal Championship at the WWE Great Balls of Fire pay-per-view — that honor went to Samoa Joe at WWE Extreme Rules — The Big Dog remains focused on ruling over and defending his “yard” on Team Red. No matter what it entails, Reigns’ proclamation will surely change the landscape of WWE’s annual summer spectacular.
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Indianapolis Colts coach Chuck Pagano says Andrew Luck is "making progress" as he continues to undergo rehab in Europe.
Pagano made the announcement Monday. He says the Colts have been in touch with Luck through email and text messages.
Luck has not played since having surgery in January on his throwing shoulder after playing the entire 2016 season with a partially torn labrum.
It looked like Luck might return after returning to practice in October. But when the pain lingered, Luck sought additional opinions and eventually Indianapolis put him on season-ending injured reserve in November.
LEAVENWORTH — A Leavenworth woman has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for at least 25 years for raping a 16-month-old girl.
Forty-one-year-old Mahogany Jaelene Payne was sentenced Friday.
Leavenworth County prosecutor Toff Thompson says a crime occurred when Payne was babysitting the girl and a 5-year-old girl in January 2016.
Payne was convicted in October of one count of rape. She was acquitted of a second rape charge.
The Leavenworth Times reports Payne was given a life sentence under Jessica's Law, which calls for harsh sentences for people convicted of sex crimes involving children.
Payne's attorney, Curtis Holmes, had sought a sentence of probation. But Assistant County Attorney Katie Devlin argued against that, noting that Payne was convicted of child abuse in 1999 in Sedgwick County.
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FIVE men are in custody after ranks of the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) intercepted 7 kilograms of suspected cocaine under a shipper’s vehicle on Monday at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA).
According to a release from CANU, the drug was intercepted under the vehicle of the shipper by ranks while it was parked inside the compound of the CAMEX Bond at CJIA , Timheri.
The shipper was scheduled to ship ground provisions and pumpkins on a cargo flight destined for Canada.
SEVEN students of the South Ruimveldt Secondary School were on Friday robbed by two armed men on bicycles during their lunch break.
Reports are that the teens, four girls and three boys between the ages of 16-15, were robbed of cash and their mobile phones , valued at over $158,000 at a shop located nearby at Macaw Lane , South Ruimveldt Park in the city around 12:15 hrs.
According to reports the teens left the school compound and visited the shop to purchase snacks during the lunch break. While at the shop they were confronted by the armed men who were on bicycles.
The teens were held at gun point and were relieved of their cash and valuables before the two gun-toting men made good of their escape. A police investigation is ongoing.
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Dutch bank ABN Amro says its underlying net profit, which strips out exceptional items, rose 23 percent in the fourth quarter of 2016 to 333 million euros ($351 million).
The bank, which has been restructured and re-privatized following its bailout by the Dutch government in 2008 during the global financial crisis, said Wednesday that operating income for the fourth quarter rose 7 percent to 2.2 billion euros ($2.3 billion).
CEO Kees van Dijkhuizen says that in the last quarter the bank "achieved loan growth in all of our major loan books: we were the number one provider of new mortgages in the Netherlands for the second consecutive year."
BEIJING, April 13 Following is a breakdown of China's exports and imports with its biggest trade partners in March. (Monthly balance in $ billion, percent changes year-on-year): For the story on March trade data, click Exports Imports Balance Exports Imports +/- Exports Imports +/- +/- % y/y % y/y +/- % m/m % m/m Japan 12.1 14.1 -2.0 8.5 13.6 52.9 14.2 Korea 9.3 14.3 -5.0 13.7 7.3 41.8 9.8 Taiwan 3.5 11.7 -8.2 -3.2 5.6 34.3 10.8 European Union 28.7 21.0 7.7 16.6 9.3 36.7 28.0 USA 32.5 14.8 17.7 19.7 15.1 49.8 30.9 Australia 3.3 8.8 -5.5 19.2 74.8 57.6 28.8 ASEAN 24.2 19.0 5.2 11.9 22.7 65.6 21.4 (Reporting by Elias Glenn)
RENO COUNTY – Fifteen of sixteen employees briefly hospitalized following a carbon monoxide leak at a Reno County manufacturing business on Monday returned to work Tuesday.
Fire crews evacuated employees from the building located in the 1600 Block of East Wasp Road south of Hutchinson after they confirmed elevated levels of carbon monoxide.
Employees thought something was wrong at the business and began complaining of headaches, according to Alex Birkenfeldt, SYT USA CEO.
Emergency room staff tested and treated employees and then sent them home.
Birkenfeldt said a gas heater responsible for the leak is being replaced.
The business manufactures fiberglass parts, according to Birkenfeldt.
Close to 81 lakh Aadhaar numbers have been deactivated by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), according to Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology PP Chaudhary.
"Till date, approximately 81 lakh Aadhaar numbers have been deactivated," the minister informed the Parliament on Friday.
The Aadhaar numbers were deactivated for a number of reasons stated in Section 27 and 28 of Aadhaar (Enrolment and Update) Regulations, 2016. "Prior to enactment of the Aadhaar Act, 2016, the deactivation (suspension) of Aadhaar numbers was done as per the Aadhaar Life Cycle Management (ALCM) guideline," Chaudhary said.
He added that the regional offices of the UIDAI have authority to deactivate the Aadhaar numbers.
An Aadhaar number is 2-digit biometrics based identity number issued by the UIDAI.
On UIDAI's website, there is an option available to check the status of one's Aadhaar number, as in whether the number is still valid or not.
Following is the stepwise guide to check the same:
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Henan Huaying Agricultural Development Co Ltd:
* SAYS IT PLANS TO ACQUIRE WEIFANG LEGANG FOOD CO'S DUCK MEAT RELATED ASSETS, SHARE TRADE TO RESUME ON DEC 12 Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2yevMhU Further company coverage: (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
May 2 Granite Construction Inc:
* Granite reports first quarter 2017 results
* Q1 loss per share $0.60
* Q1 revenue $468.4 million versus I/B/E/S view $458.7 million
* Q1 earnings per share view $-0.21 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Granite Construction Inc total contract backlog at $3.4 billion at the end of Q1, up 1.5 percent year-over-year
* Granite Construction Inc - maintaining our growth and guidance expectations for 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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From a building smaller than a lot of Homer dry cabins to a modern, heated animal shelter, Animal Control Officer Sherry Bess has seen the city's pet-care facility grow. This Saturday, Bess, 66, retires after 22 years as the city animal control officer and 27 years working for or volunteering at the shelter.
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Strong storms with heavy rain, high winds and hail move through North Texas Monday morning.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 9 a.m. Quarter- to golf ball-sized hail and wind gusts exceeding 60 mph are possible in the strongest storms.
The storms will end by 8 a.m. in the metroplex. Areas east may see storms until 10 a.m.
The Federal Aviation Administration said there was a ground stop in effect at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport just after 5 a.m.
A strong cold front will arrive Tuesday so much of the new week will be progressively colder. The threat for any winter precipitation is slim to none.
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The Lee County Fire and Emergency Services Command staff took part in a National Weather Service briefing Thursday afternoon at 2:30 p.m. EMA teams from Georgia and the Florida panhandle took part in the call.
Watch as these animal mothers wage war to protect their young, and disputes over territory turn toxic.
LANCASTER, N.H. (AP) — A Florida-based circus operator has agreed to pay $25,000 in fines to resolve criminal charges in New Hampshire following a tent collapse in 2015 that killed two people and injured dozens.
The Caledonian-Record reports (http://bit.ly/2lhdfyS) a prosecutor says the plea agreement resolves eight charges, including operating without a license, and ensures the state will receive money from a defendant who has limited funds.
Sarasota-based Walker International Events initially faced more than $200,000 in fines.
The agreement will need court approval. A March 8 hearing is scheduled.
The company, now out of business, also settled some lawsuits and agreed to pay federal safety fines.
Forty-one-year-old Robert Young and his 6-year-old daughter, Annabelle, of Concord, Vermont, died when a storm with 75 mph winds blew through the Lancaster Fairgrounds, toppling the tent.
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SUMAS, Wash., Feb. 14, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- RVT.com, the leading Internet classifieds ad site for new and used RVs for sale, travel and 5th wheel trailers, motor homes and campers, reports that its RV shopper traffic has increased more than 70% in January 2017 compared with one year...
Manchester United have signed Swedish defender Victor Lindelof from Benfica, the club confirmed on Wednesday. 22-year-old Lindelof is José Mourinho’s first signing of summer and makes the move to Old Trafford for a reported fee of £31m. He made 32 league appearances in 2016-17 as Benfica won the Portuguese title
April 5 Intel Corp
* Intel commences cash tender offer for all outstanding shares of Mobileye
* Intel commences cash tender offer for all outstanding shares of Mobileye
* Intel Corp - tender offer will expire at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on June 21, 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
A new partnership announced on Wednesday will help the Palmetto State prepare for the unknown, just in time for the 2018 hurricane season.
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – Clarksville police are searching for a runaway teen they say may be suicidal.
Taylor Binker was last seen at a home in the 100 block of Malibu Drive and was reported missing last Monday. According to a release, a handwritten note was found at the home a week later, saying the 17-year-old was suicidal.
Binker is 5 feet 4 inches tall, has brown hair and weighs about 165 pounds.
Anyone with information on Binker’s whereabouts is urged to call 911 or 931-648-0656 Ext. 5391.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously by calling 931-645-8477 or online.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Suraj Industries Ltd:
* Says approved appointment of Sujeet Kumar as CFO Source text: (bit.ly/2wItA2B) Further company coverage:
I don't know what it will take for Travis County to wipe the stain of the Fran and Dan Keller prosecution from our local history, but at a minimum, it appears it's going to take more time.
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× Pacers fall to the Cavs 117-111 in second game of playoff series
CLEVELAND — Kyrie Irving scored 37 points, Kevin Love added 27 and the Cleveland Cavaliers avoided another fourth-quarter collapse in Game 2, beating the Indiana Pacers 117-111 on Monday night to take a 2-0 lead in the series.
After squeaking out the opener by a point, LeBron James and Co. showed more intensity on defense, more swagger in general and won their 10th straight first-round game over the past three seasons.
However, they nearly blew an 18-point lead in the fourth as the Pacers got within four before Cleveland closed it out at the line.
James added 10 rebounds and seven assists, but had eight of Cleveland’s 19 turnovers.
Game 3 is Thursday night.
Paul George scored 32 and Jeff Teague 23 for Indiana, which showed more fight, but now has a steep hill to climb to get back in the series. Cleveland is 12-0 when starting 2-0 in the postseason.
Queen Elizabeth II honours Malawian
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has recognised Corled Nkosi, a Malawian as the Commonwealth Point of Light in honour of his exceptional voluntary service—building a hydroelectric power plant to supply electricity to his local community. According to a statement from the office of the Queen made …
SALT LAKE CITY — Anti-police brutality groups in Utah are livid after a prosecutor this week determined police were legally justified in a fatal shooting of a black man captured on body camera.
Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill said Friday that while one video appears to show Patrick Harmon shot from behind as he ran from police, a slowed-down version shows he pivoted toward officers with a knife.
Officer Clinton Fox told investigators Harmon threatened to stab him before he fired the fatal shots. Body camera video shows Harmon shot at close range after Fox yells, “I’ll f….ing shoot you.”
The 50-year-old Harmon died Aug. 13 after he tried to run away following a stop for biking without a light.
Lex Scott, a Black Lives Matter organizer in Utah, said the community wants the district attorney to resign.
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PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) - A Port Canaveral harbor pilot and a sheriff's deputy teamed up to rescue two spring breakers on a personal watercraft as a Carnival Cruise ship moved toward them.
A cruise ship passenger captured the rescue on video as Brevard County Sheriff's Deputy Taner Primmer pulled the women to safety Saturday.
A Canaveral Pilots Association statement says Capt. Doug Brown spotted them while navigating the Carnival Magic out of the port and alerted Primmer. As he approached in a marine patrol boat, one woman fell off the jet ski. It flipped as she tried to get back on, sending both women into the water.
With the ship bearing down, Primmer pulled them out and steered his boat away.
Area news outlets identified them as 19-year-old Skylar Penpasuglia and 20-year-old Allison Garrett, both students from West Virginia.
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Friday, Sep 22, 2017
Capturing a powerful portrait goes well beyond the press of a button. In this workshop, Rania will explore all aspects of portraiture and delve into the process of working with people. Participants will learn attention to detail, postures and expressions, approaching potential subjects, establishing trust and developing a relationship. She will discuss working through the entire process and all of the details of creating a great portrait and working with people. Other topics include how to frame your image, how to observe moments in between moments, body language, expressions, relationship to the environment: light, texture, location, background, and the importance of the gaze. The group will also look at iconic portraits and the work of well-known artists and discuss the relationship of the photographer to the subject throughout the entire process.
Limited to 18 participants. Bring 15-20 images to share.
$350 per person for entry.
Located at the Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel.
March 30 Federal National Mortgage Association
* Fannie Mae - Book of business increased at a compound annualized rate of 0.8 percent in February.
* Fannie Mae - Gross mortgage portfolio decreased at a compound annualized rate of 16.9 percent in February
* Fannie Mae - Conventional single-family serious delinquency rate decreased one basis point to 1.19 percent in February
* Fannie Mae - Multifamily serious delinquency rate remained flat at 0.05 percent in February Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
SANAA, Yemen — Yemeni security officials say local forces backed by the United Arab Emirates are expanding their reach in the country’s south, where they have clashed with forces loyal to the internationally recognized president.
The UAE is part of the Saudi-led coalition battling Yemen’s Shiite rebels on behalf of President Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi, but has been at odds with Hadi for months.
The security officials said Monday that hundreds of Security Belt forces — fighters trained and financed by the UAE, have deployed in the Dhale province. They spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to brief reporters.
The UAE and Hadi maintain separate security forces based in the southern city of Aden, which have clashed in recent months.
May 3 Trican Well Service Ltd
* Trican Well Service Ltd. reports first quarter results for 2017
* Trican Well Service Ltd qtrly revenue $149.4 million versus $99.8 million
* Trican Well Service Ltd qtrly loss per share $0.25
* Trican Well Service - "with current commodity price environment,we believe that demand is sufficient that two more fracturing crews can be added in q3"
* Trican Well Service Ltd - "hiring remains a significant challenge" Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
About Good Neighbour Schemes
Age Concern Cardiff & Vale of Glamorgan operate a number of Good Neighbour schemes in Cardiff, Barry, Llantwit Major and the Western and Rural Vale. A volunteer can provide befriending, help with daily life and small practical tasks, information about local services, transport, and light shopping. Age Concern Cardiff & Vale of Glamorgan also run a Let's Get Out project, which aims to assist isolated people over 60 in gaining the confidence to take part in community activities. A Rural Connections project focuses on setting up social groups for older people in the rural Vale. They also run a number of Healthy, Wealthy & Wise activity groups in the area.
Members of Air Mobility Command’s “Aerial Port of the Future” study team from Scott Air Force Base, Ill., observe 436th Aerial Port Squadron personnel build up a pallet Feb. 7, 2017, on Dover Air Force Base, Del. Super Port personnel placed protective plastic sheathing over the palletized cargo prior to securing the cargo to the pallet with cargo netting. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)
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OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Omaha police say a man has died after officers took him to a detoxification facility to sober up.
Officers had taken 31-year-old Charles Switch to Campus for Hope Alcohol Treatment Center on Sunday evening after he was found on a residential porch, smelling of alcohol and slurring his speech. His blood tested out there at more than three times the legal limit to drive.
Police say that about 2½ hours later center employees found that Switch was experiencing a medical emergency. Police say he was taken to Creighton University Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.
A grand jury will be reviewing investigational findings, because Switch’s death occurred while he was considered to be in custody.
20th Century Fox has announced that everyone’s new favourite dysfunctional family will be hitting the big screen.
According to the series creator Loren Bouchard, the team behind the film understands how important it will be to get it right.
We’re still kicking around titles, but “Horseplay, the Horsening” is definitely in the running. https://t.co/hZfndfVcs2 — loren bouchard (@lorenbouchard) October 4, 2017
“We know the movie has to scratch every itch the fans of the show have ever had, but it also has to work for all the good people who’ve never seen the show,” said Bouchard. “We also know it has to fill every inch of the screen with the colors and the sounds and the ever-so-slightly greasy texture of the world of Bob’s—but most of all it has to take our characters on an epic adventure. In other words, it has to be the best movie ever made. But no pressure, right?!”
The Belcher family is scheduled to hit theatres on July 17, 2020.
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazilian state authorities say at least 60 inmates have died during a prison riot in the northern state of Amazonas.
State public security secretary Sergio Fontes says it’s the biggest prison massacre in the state’s history. And an unconfirmed number of inmates also escaped during the riot that extended from Sunday afternoon to Monday morning.
Two of the biggest crime gangs of Brazil began fighting last year over control of several prisons and authorities in Amazonas believe that’s the reason behind the first riot of 2017.
Fontes says the inmates made few demands to end the riot, which hints at a killing spree organized by members of a local gang against those of another that is based in Sao Paulo.
MOBILE, Alabama (WKRG) — President Donald Trump was active on twitter Monday morning, tweeting about Alabama politics.
The President tweeted around 5:40 a.m. that “Luther Strange of the Great State of Alabama has my endorsement.” President Trump says Strange “is strong on Border & Wall, the military, tax cuts & law enforcement.”
Luther Strange of the Great State of Alabama has my endorsement. He is strong on Border & Wall, the military, tax cuts & law enforcement. — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 14, 2017
The Mobile Municipal elections are on August 22nd. But before that, there’s a special senate election that takes place August 15th in Alabama.
Nine republicans and seven democrats are vying for the seat of former Senator Jeff Sessions, who stepped down to become Attorney General.
Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. To win outright, a candidate has to get at least 50% of the vote. A runoff is scheduled for September 26th. The general election will be on December 12th.
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Service has been halted along a portion of GO Transit’s Barrie line after a person was hit by a train near Barrie South GO Station.
The incident was first reported shortly before 7:30 a.m.
It is not immediately clear whether the person has been pronounced dead at this point, though GO Transit says that it is a “possible fatality.”
Service on the Barrie line was initially suspended entirely, however trains are now servicing all stations south of Bradford GO Station.
“Undoubtedly during rush hour this is going to cause a major disruption. There are a lot of people on that line and it is likely going to cause a lot of headaches. We cannot replace train service with bus service. That is completely impossible,” Metrolinx spokesperson Anne Marie Aikins told CP24 on Friday morning.
Aikins said the delay on the Barrie line could last for upwards of two hours, though the last scheduled train until the afternoon rush hour departed Bradford GO Station at 8:19 a.m.
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A man will appear before magistrates tomorrow (March 20) charged with murdering a mother and daughter in St Leonards.
Craig Savage is accused of murdering Heather Whitbread, 53, and Michelle Savage, 32, on Friday.
A Sussex Police spokesman said: "Following authorisation by the Crown Prosecution Service, Craig Savage, 35, of no fixed address, has been charged with the murders of Michelle Savage and Heather Whitbread at their home in Bexhill Road.
"He is also charged with committing robbery in relation to the theft of a .22 calibre rifle firearm and ammunition from the 1066 Target Sports, Sedlescombe Road North, St Leonards, on Friday (16 March)."
Savage has been remanded in custody to appear at Brighton Magistrates' Court via videolink tomorrow.
ORANGE CITY, Fla. — A Florida police officer is charged with threatening to kill a woman and her 5-year-old brother, and to rape her sister if she didn't send him nude photos of herself.
The Daytona Beach News-Journal reports that 25-year-old Orange City officer Joshua Fancher resigned Tuesday after his arrest by Volusia County sheriff's deputies on charges of making terroristic threats. He had been an officer since December.
An arrest warrant from Lowndes County, Georgia, says Fancher began threatening the woman in January through Instagram and text messages.
Local media reports Fancher was being held without bail at the Volusia County jail. It could not be determined if he has an attorney.
Honor 7C with a 5.99-inch display and Snapdragon 450 to go on sale exclusively on Amazon at 12 pm on 31 May
Ryan completed 27 of 36 passes for 331 yards and four touchdowns in Sunday's win over the Saints.
Ryan came out gunning early, capping his MVP campaign with four touchdowns to four different receivers in the first half. In the final quarter of the season, he's thrown 11 touchdowns without a pick. A pessimist could point to the sub-par competition he's faced in such games, but Ryan has generally stepped up when Atlanta's competition has been the stiffest. In Atlanta's four games against teams that made the playoff field, Ryan completed 71 percent of his passes, averaged 329 yards per game and posted a 10:3 touchdown:interception ratio.
Brown (ankle) was limited in Friday's practice and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Giants.
Brown didn't practice all week up until Friday, and the fact that he was just a limited participant to close out the week certainly leaves some serious doubt surrounding the linebacker's status. The NFL's leading tackler should be seen as a game-time decision heading into Sunday's contest.
Musicians to be feted are Chuck Berry, Glen Campbell By Brent Lindquist [email protected] BLAINE — Tributes to Chuck Berry and Glen Campbell will headline the second half of the Haynie Opry’s summer season. The season begins on Friday, June 8, and continues the next day, with the opry’s gospel and patriotic weekend, featuring guest artists…
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March 19 (Reuters) - Newell Brands Inc, in which activist investor Carl Icahn disclosed a 6.86 percent stake on Friday, said on Monday it would appoint Icahn’s four nominees to its board immediately.
Patrick Campbell, Brett Icahn, Andrew Langham and Courtney Mather are the Icahn’s nominees elected to the board, with Campbell to serve as the new Chairman, Newell said.
The company is in a proxy battle with another activist investor, Starboard Value LP, who is pushing to replace Newell’s entire board of directors and its chief executive officer. (Reporting by Aishwarya Venugopal in Bengaluru; Editing by Savio D’Souza)
‘The Battle of Long Tan’ will be shot in Kingaroy and on the Gold Coast under a deal finalised by Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk in Los Angeles.
Gunshots fired, car crashes at wedding reception; 4 arrested
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A wedding reception at a New Hampshire hall has turned chaotic, with gunshots fired and a deliberate car crash outside.
The Concord (KAHN'-kard) Monitor reports police officers arriving at the Bektash Temple in Concord on Sunday found numerous fights breaking out among more than 300 people attending the reception. Police say shots were fired and someone intentionally crashed a car into another vehicle as it tried to leave the scene.
Police say no one was hurt by the gunfire but one person was injured in the car crash.
Four men from Tennessee, Ohio and Pennsylvania have been arrested and charged with felony riot. Two of the four also have been charged with reckless conduct with a firearm.
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BETHLEHEM, N.Y. (NEWS10) – A man is facing charges after police say he sexually abused two teenagers under the age of 15.
Police say David Wood, 52, of Delmar, had sexual contact with two victims, both known to him.
Wood was charged with one count of second-degree sexual conduct against a child, third-degree sexual abuse, and sexual misconduct, forcible touching, and endangering the welfare of a child.
Police say Wood was a volunteer with clubs associated with the Bethlehem Central School District at the high school. He worked on after-school activities at the school.
Police say there is no indicated that any of the offenses took place on school property or that he met the victims through his volunteer work at the school.
The department is working with the school district to inform the school community of the incident.
Wood was arraigned and released on $30,000 bail.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Bethlehem Police Department at (518)-439-9973.
Poor Alec Hardy, it's fair to say, isn't a natural "dater".
The third season of ITV's Broadchurch drew to a close last night, providing a chilling solution to the central mystery of who had raped local woman Trish and carried out a string of other sex attacks.
But while the crime the show explored was a horrifying one, earlier on in the season there were several lighter moments, including a scene in which viewers got to see David Tennant's Detective Inspector sit through a gently awkward Tinder date.
His dinner partner, the lovely Zoe, seemed a little surprised to discover that a) Hardy's profile had been written by his daughter and b) that Hardy had a daughter, but took things in her stride.
As the first blast of wintry weather is expected to hit the region Monday night, it’s all hands on deck for Public Works.
More than 30 trucks will be working around the clock. First, they’ll hit the main arteries, plowing, salting and sanding.
On Tuesday morning, plows will move onto residential areas and sidewalks.
READ MORE: ‘Tis the season for — fake snowfall warnings, apparently
“We also apply anti-icing liquid — which we put on tonight in preparation of this storm — which helps prevent snow or ice from bonding to the road,” operations manager Bill Linnen said.
Public Works is reminding drivers to allow for extra time in the morning to get to final destinations. Officials are also reminding people to give snow plows a lot of space.
READ MORE: First significant snowfall of season arrives in Toronto
“They’ll keep the road clear,” Linnen said. “And you’re safest behind them.”
Experts are predicting a winter that could be colder, with above-average snowfall in eastern Ontario.
Tom Tate has been accused of telling a council CEO not to discipline a staff member.
Video: Sassy Rebel Wilson charms media after huge defamation win, thought about 'pashing' Liam Hemsworth to keep her mind off case
"I didn't deserve it and if they knew me personally, they'd know that I've worked so hard for everything I've ever got."
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Federal funds to help with road repairs from UP flooding
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The federal government is injecting $2 million to help patch up flood-damaged roads in Michigan's western Upper Peninsula.
On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration announced the emergency relief funds that will reimburse the state for initial repairs.
The money will be used to repair roads and bridges that were wrecked by heavy rainfall last month. The rain swelled waterways that washed away large chunks of concrete and asphalt, littering roads with debris. Some residents used boats to get around.
Gov. Rick Snyder issued disaster declarations for Gogebic, Houghton and Menominee counties. That made them eligible for state resources.
Long-term damage assessment is still ongoing.
Syrian President Bashar Assad is threatening to attack a region held by U.S.-backed Kurdish fighters in northeastern Syria if talks fail to bring the area back under Damascus' authority.
Assad said in an interview with Russia Today television which aired on Thursday that the U.S. troops, who operate air bases and outposts in the Kurdish-administered region, will have to leave country.
He says he has opened the door to negotiations with the Kurdish-run administration while also preparing to "liberate by force."
Forces loyal to Assad, who is backed by Russia and Iran, and the Syrian Kurds have clashed sporadically over the eastern oil province of Deir el-Zour. They led rival fronts against Islamic State militants last year, and they maintain a protracted front against each other along the Euphrates River.
Yadier Molina reached for a ball in the dirt the other day at Yankee Stadium, the sort of pitch he usually smothers with ease using his chest protector and a square set of shoulders. Poor technique, to be frank, from an eight-time Gold Glove winner widely considered one of the greatest defensive catchers in baseball history.
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Earlier this week, Twitter was abuzz after hearing a snippet of Quavo‘s Joe Budden jab on the song “Ice Tray” from the Quality Control Control The Streets Vol 1 compilation. Now it appears that a video could be in the works and that Migos are looking to cast lookalikes of all three hosts of Everybody Struggle (Joe Budden, Nadeska Alexis, and DJ Akademiks).
The two crews faced off in a now-infamous interview at the 2017 BET Awards in June.
Nadeska herself first brought attention to the ad that appeared on casting website Backstage. Though the specifics of the roles have since been removed from the listing, screenshots are forever.
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Golf-loving sneakerheads, rejoice! This week, Nike announced the upcoming debut of the comapny's latest iteration of its popular Jordan golf shoes, the Jordan Trainer ST G.
First released in 2016, the Jordan is back in two brand new colorways: white and wolf gray. Additional features include a drop-in sockliner, flexible sole and the Jordan brand's iconic elephant print.
The original Air Jordan III marked its 30th anniversary earlier this year, which Nike commemorated with the release of a golf version in both white and brown leather.
The Jordan Trainer ST G will be available on Nike.com and at select retailers on June 4. A price has not yet been released.
Stamford Symphony musical director and conductor Eckart Preu conducts during his final concert "Northern Lights" inside the Palace Theater in Stamford, Conn. on Sunday, April 9, 2017.
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Things got weird on ESPN’s College GameDay on Saturday morning in Texas. The show was in Austin for Texas’ matchup against Oklahoma, and the broadcasters put on some special costumes for the occasion.
Jay Williams had a tie dye shirt, while Seth Greenberg dressed up like a Cowboy.
But nothing beats Jay Bilas putting on a wig and showing everyone what he would look like with a slightly different hairline. He even joked: “I haven’t had hair in my eyes for a long time.”
Bilas clearly had a good time hanging out on Texas’ campus, especially when he helped shoot off Smokey the Cannon.
In July of 2008, as a national broadcast correspondent, I reported on environmental conditions in Newtok, a remote community of roughly 400 Yup’ik people in Northwest Alaska. Newtok was losing forty to a hundred feet of coastline a year to erosion, and sinking because of “permafrost” that is no longer permanent, the direct result of a warming climate.
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HARM’S WAY: a dangerous place or situation.
—Merriam-Webster Dictionary
What were they thinking?
In the shocking video of the Toronto Police takedown of suspected killer Alek Minassian, one thing stands out: bystanders.
As a high noon scenario played out on Yonge St. midday Monday with gutsy cop Const. Ken Lam pointing his gun at Minassian, who also at first appeared to be armed, some people wanted a peek.
They strolled by, had a gander and didn’t for a minute think they were about to be blasted.
Instead of thinking: “Holy s—!”, our merry lunchtime loungers paused and took a long look at the action.
It all could have ended with a toe tag in the morgue, proving the adage that curiosity killed the cat.
One man standing near the veteran cop decided it might be a good idea to film the extravaganza.
Eventually Minassian put down what turned out to be a cellphone and was arrested.
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GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Coyotes have claimed center Alexander Burmistrov from the Winnipeg Jets and recalled defenseman Kevin Connauton from the Tucson Roadrunners of the AHL.
The moves were announced on Monday.
Burmistrov had two assists in 23 games with the Jets this season and has 30 goals with 51 assists in 298 career games. The 25-year-old Russian was the eighth overall pick of the 2010 NHL draft by Atlanta.
The 26-year-old Connauton appeared in nine games with the Coyotes earlier this season, with one assist. He had a goal and two assists with the Roadrunners.
State health department officials are ordering McLaren Hospital in Flint to comply with new recommendations stemming from a deadly Legionnaires' disease outbreak. A majority of the people who got sick and died during the Legionnaires' outbreak from 2014 to 2015 were patients at McLaren.
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I am writing to thank the city of Concord, particularly code administration and the zoning board of adjustment, for teaching me a valuable lesson in civics. It is important to know how my government functions.
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Cemeteries played a key role in the the fight to contain the Ebola outbreak that began in Sierra Leone in 2014. The traditional burial practice of washing bodies by hand was banned in order to prevent the disease spreading, and families were unable to witness the interment of loved ones. Finally, though, they are able to visit the country’s Ebola cemeteries and seek closure
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Google Maps is one of the most useful tools available on the internet, allowing people to visit all areas of the world from the comfort of their own home.
But as well as its informative qualities, the site also provides countless entertaining images.
Alongside the ordinary looking residential streets and national parks is everything from the amusing to the downright bizarre.
One particular image shows an isolated iceberg off the coast of Antarctica.
Matt Czuchry, Emily Van Camp and Bruce Greenwood share reviews for the gifted and outrageous surgeon Dr. Okafor on Fox’s new medical drama THE RESIDENT.
Harold Richardson, Vincent Thames, Terrill Swift and Michael Saunders, were wrongly convicted of the 1994 rape and murder of Nina Glover. (WLS)
BRUSSELS (AP) — Belgian Interior Minister Jan Jambon says that a man who shot dead two police officers and a bystander in Liege on Tuesday had already killed another person the day before the attack.
Jambon told broadcaster RTL Wednesday that the shooter, identified as Benjamin Herman, "also committed a murder the night before."
Jambon confirmed that the person was a former inmate who did prison time with Herman. Herman is alleged to have killed the man on Monday evening by hitting him over the head with a blunt object.
Herman was killed in a shootout with police on Tuesday after stabbing two female police officers, stealing their handguns and shooting them. He also shot dead a man sitting in a nearby car.
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MINERAL POINT -- A Patriotic Rosary will be prayed on Sunday, July 8, at 1 p.m. at Mary's Rosary Garden at the Wiesbrook Farm, 775 Hwy. DDD in Mineral Point. For more information, call 608-574-1344.
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MCA Project To Enhance Forest Management In Malawi … Management of forest areas among communities in Malawi’s central region of Ntcheu is …
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Port Blair, Feb 14: The Chief Secretary, A & N Administration visited at Gram Panchayat Mannarghat along with Deputy Commissioner, South Andaman District/ Secretary (RD, PRIs & ULB), A & N Admin. on 11/02/2017, with officers of the line departments. During his visit after inspection Mannarghat, Gram Panchayat Office, inspected various work sites such as Community hall Wright Myo, Fish Market Wright Myo etc. Regarding allotment of land for construction of Panchayat Bhawan, Gram Panchayat Mannarghat, he inspected proposed site also. He also enquired about the feasibility of developing tourism at Wright Myo Jetty that already proposed for eco friendly tourism for boating, scuba diving etc
The Pradhan expressed his gratitude on the behalf of gram panchayat/general public for in initiative positive steps taken by the Chief Secretary for prospective development of the gram panchayat.
PALMYRA, Mo. (WGEM) -- Savannah Nix is the latest area athlete to overcome adversity for a shot at competing at the next level.
The Palmyra senior has bounced back from a pair of significant knee injuries to get an opportunity to continue her basketball career.
Nix signed on with the John Wood women's basketball program Monday afternoon.
"It's kind of a dream come true which sounds cheesy and typical. But after the past two years, and two surgeries, I kind of put it behind me and I didn't really know if it was going to be a possibility," Nix said.
"I didn't think I was even going to get to play my senior year. To get this chance it's everything I imagined."
Nix joins a local heavy Trail Blazer recruiting class which already includes Monroe City's Asjia Troy, Clark County's Tressa Campbell, and Alaina Vance from Central-Southeastern.
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CeeLo Green showed Beyonce love this Valentine’s Day.
Green (under his new moniker Gnarly Davidson) dropped a cute video called “Jay Z’s Girl,” a flip of Rick Springfield’s classic ’80s jam “Jessie’s Girl.”
Starring Little Fun as a miniature CeeLo, the video features Fun as a Queen Bey stan. He sits in his room and fawns over posters on his wall.
“Jay Z is the king,” he sings. “And I’m probably his biggest fan / But there’s a feeling inside that I’m sure he’d understand / I’m in love with Bey, and I wanna be her man,” Green sings.
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Ten years ago, the thought of an SUV that could accelerate to 100 km/h in 4 seconds, reach a top speed of over 300 km/h all while carrying its passenger in extreme luxury would seem absolutely absurd. However, with the Bentley Bentayga , that formula has become a reality.Unveiled in the latter half of 2015, the Bentayga is not only the fastest SUV on the planet, but also the most opulent and most expensive. Just how quick is the Bentayga off the line? Well, ludicrously quick.This onboard video perfectly highlights just how rapid the Bentayga is with it launching from a standstill so ferociously you could be mistaken for thinking the video is filmed inside a Ferrari or Lamborghini.Additionally, the clip shows the British SUV accelerating from 120 km/h (74 mph) to 199 km/h (123 mph) in less than 10 seconds, a seriously impressive feat for a vehicle that weighs 2,440 kg (5,379 lbs).
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Saraland Police are defending the arrest of Chikesia Clemons in an Alabama Waffle House, viral video of which has spread across the country. Police released new information, including surveillance video from the restaurant. Fox 10/Screenshot
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Ep 11: Half-Blind Dovetailed Drawers In this video, Matt takes some of the lessons learned in episodes 3 & 4 and builds on them to demonstrate the North Bennet Street method for the half-blind, or half-lapped, dovetails on the toolbox drawers.
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Jury Hears Closing Arguments In Bill Cosby's Sexual Assault Trial Closing arguments in Bill Cosby's sexual assault trial took place Tuesday. He's accused of assaulting Andrea Constand in 2004, but five other women were allowed to testify about their own alleged assaults.
An increase in wind speeds for our area is causing some concerns at mobile home parks as potentially severe weather heads into the area.
Think it's the AEV 2.5" dual sport lift.
Wheels are AEV pintlers 17x8.5
What size tyres do you have. I'm guessing they are 285/70/17 as I find it hard to believe someone would spend that coin on the lift and wheels and use stock size rubber.
35s should fit worst case is you would need bigger bumpstops
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Avid Bioservices (CDMO +10.1% ) is up on average volume on the heels of its update on its buildout of process development capabilities and lab space in Southern California.
The company says the revamp, including the expansion of process development lab space to more than 6,000 square feet, infrastructure and equipment upgrades and implementing state-of-the-art technologies, will directly improve its cell line development capabilities. In order to avoid disrupting current projects, the upgrades will come online in stages beginning next quarter.
It has also added three new unnamed customers who have engaged the company to rapidly advance certain biologic candidates into the clinic. It has closed four new clients so far this year, equaling its total for all of 2017.
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Barry Bates begins his testimony about how the pipe came through the windshield and hit Barb Kendhammer.
NEW YORK — James Comey’s “A Higher Loyalty” had a very big opening week.
Flatiron Books announced Tuesday that sales topped 600,000 copies, a number that includes print, audio and e-books. The former FBI director’s memoir has been one of the year’s most anticipated releases. It includes his accounts of investigating Hillary Clinton’s emails and of his awkward encounters with President Donald Trump.
Comey, fired by Trump a year ago, has likened the president to a crime boss who values personal loyalty over service to the country. Published April 17, “A Higher Loyalty” is the hottest political book since Michael Wolff’s million-selling “Fire and Fury,” which came out in January.
Both books were published by imprints of Macmillan.
“Definitely — a lot of stuff changed in there,” she says of how motherhood played into the design process. “We changed some of our silhouettes, we changed some of our pieces; it’s just been an evolving work. Because at one point I was going to come out with it in November before I got married, and I remember thinking, ‘I don’t want to do that because I want to be able to enjoy my honeymoon and enjoy the wedding,’ so we just kept putting it off and changing and adding, and I’m glad we waited.”
Nik Wallenda has become the first person in history to walk on a high-wire over a section of the Grand Canyon in the USA.
Barnhart is starting at catcher and hitting sixth Tuesday against the Braves, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic Cincinnati reports.
Barnhart was originally scheduled to get the game off, but he'll rejoin the starting lineup after Devin Mesoraco was scratched with neck stiffness. The 27-year-old backstop is hitting .250/.348/.417 with two homers in 70 plate appearances this season.
× Police: 15-year-old killed on Easter Sunday in possible gang retaliation
HELENA-WEST HELENA, Ark. — The teen killed on Easter Sunday has been identified by police.
Fifteen-year-old Quantazious Stringer was in the 100 block of North Fourth Street when shots were fired.
He was discovered by first responders on the front porch and pronounced dead a short time later.
Three persons of interest are in custody, but so far no charges have been filed.
Police told WREG this could be gang retaliation, but they are not sure if Stringer was the intended target.
WREG’s Luke Jones is working to learn more on this case.
#GarethSouthgateWould is the latest viral joke doing the rounds on Twitter.
It's fair to say that England fans are beginning to warm to their latest manager.
When Gareth Southgate first took over as England manager, many supporters bemoaned his lack of managerial experience, while others questioned his leadership qualities and overall personality.
However, after Tuesday night's nerve-wracking penalty shootout win against Colombia in England's World Cup Round of 16 tie, the general opinion of Southgate seems to have finally turned.
As people begin to open their arms (and their hearts) to Gareth, Twitter users have started sharing the positively heart-warming hashtag #GarethSouthgateWould to come up with a load of hypothetical situations where Southgate would showcase his inherent good nature.
Here's some of the best tweets so far...
A man has been sentenced to 16 to 20 years in prison for second-degree murder in the fatal hit-and-run of a Detroit police officer.
Fifty-five-year-old Steve Guzina of Lincoln Park also received 10-15-year sentences on each of two other charges: operating under the influence causing death and not stopping at the scene of an accident. The sentences will run concurrently.
Guzina pleaded guilty last month to hitting 40-year-old Officer Myron Jarrett and causing the officer's death Oct. 28 on the city's west side while Jarrett was assisting other officers with a traffic accident investigation.
Prosecutors have said Guzina was under the influence of crack cocaine while driving at a high speed past the accident scene.
Guzina will receive 290 days credit for time spent in jail while awaiting trial.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional Democrats are starting to send thousands of dollars in contributions to charity, hoping to distance themselves from disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein.
The nonpartisan Center for Responsive Politics says Weinstein and his family have given candidates and political groups more than $1.4 million since the 1992 election. Nearly all has gone to Democrats and their allies.
Several Democrats have announced plans to donate money to charities, including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and two possible presidential candidates, Sens. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and Kirsten Gillibrand of New York.
Republican Party Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel says “returning this dirty money should be a no-brainer.”
The New York Times reported Thursday that the 65-year-old film executive has reached legal settlements with at least eight women over alleged sexual harassment.
No airing condom ad before 6 pm: Modi govt. No airing condom ad before 6 pm: Modi govt.
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About Activities for Bereaved Carers
If you are a bereaved carer then you may be interested in meeting other people in a similar situation. The Carers Centre run activities for bereaved carers. These take place approximately every 2 months in various locations and have so far included singing workshops, a game of petanque, a coffee morning, line dancing and a craft session. Due to the level of demand, these activities are only open to carers who have been bereaved within the last year.
Authorities in Guatemala have raised by more than 130 the number of people officially missing from last month's deadly eruption of the Volcano of Fire.
The country's disaster agency says in a statement that the new figure is 332, up from 197 previously.
It said Wednesday that the revision followed a review of nearly 200,000 records and verifying lists of people living in shelters.
The Volcano of Fire is one of the region's most active, located to the southwest of Guatemala City.
Authorities have confirmed at least 113 deaths from the June 3 eruption, which sent superheated flows raging through small villages. Eighty-five of those bodies have been identified.
There's a roll of toilet paper hanging from the ceiling in Cleveland's oldest bar, just how did it get there?
Harvey Weinstein’s name is synonymous in Hollywood for winning Oscars and making stars, but accusations of sexual harassment have created a whole new image. Weinstein has posed as a champion for liberal causes and has raised millions for Democratic politicians over the years. Jamie Yuccas reports. …read more
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It looked like White Sox’s Yolmer Sanchez was going to have a two-run homer against the Cincinnati Reds in the top of the 12th inning Tuesday night, only adding to the damage Chicago did against the home team in the extra inning.
Enter Reds’ outfielder Brandon Dixon, who technically did rob Sanchez of a home run deep into right field, but he did it in the most bizarre way possible. Dixon chased the hit back to the wall and went up for the ball, but not only did he not catch it, but he lost his glove and still managed to keep it in play.
It was weird.
There are home run robberies and then there's this… pic.twitter.com/xQRiYFSe2J — Cut4 (@Cut4) July 4, 2018
Even the broadcasters were fooled by this odd sequence of events. As you can see, Dixon slammed into the wall before picking the ball up as Sanchez settled for an RBI triple.
The White Sox still won, 12-8, in 12 innings and will play the last of their three-game series vs. the Reds on Wednesday at 7 p.m. ET.
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Four peacocks have escaped from the Philadelphia Zoo and casually took a stroll on a nearby highway.
The birds were spotted walking on Interstate 76 around 8:30 p.m. Wednesday. State police arrived and shut down two lanes of traffic on the highway, causing backups for miles.
Police say they managed to get the birds off the highway, but they were unable to capture them.
Zoo officials say the peacocks have gone to roost for the night, and they will work with police to recapture the birds Thursday morning.
The zoo says the flock roams freely on its grounds, and it is cared for by veterinary staff. The zoo says the birds sometimes venture past its gates, but they normally return home on their own.
The current two-way trade volume between Australia and ASEAN is "nothing compared to the opportunity" available, says Christine Holgate of Australia Post.
A man showed up at an Ottawa hospital with a gunshot wound Tuesday evening, but police haven't yet found the crime scene.
A 30-year-old man went to hospital with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound around 6 p.m. Tuesday.
Hospital staff notified Ottawa police, who showed up at the hospital to interview the victim, according to police spokesman Const. Chuck Benoit.
The victim told investigators he was shot in the area of Arch Street and the Canterbury Recreation Complex. Police hadn't discovered any evidence of a crime scene there as of 8 a.m. Wednesday.
No arrests have been made.
A bipartisan trio of senators is urging the Trump administration to take tougher action to counter Chinese militarization in the South China Sea, voicing “grave concerns” over Beijing’s regional encroachment.
Sens. Marco Rubio, Cory Gardner, and Ed Markey stated in a letter sent last week to the secretaries of state and defense that the administration’s response to China’s illegal maritime claims has been inadequate and is increasing the risk of conflict.
“We believe there is strong bipartisan congressional support for taking significant actions in response to the Chinese government’s continuing militarization of the South China Sea,” the senators said in the May 24 letter.
The letter was sent to Defense Secretary Jim Mattis and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo three days before the Navy sent two warships to the South China Sea on Sunday in a show of force.
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In this Dec. 10, 2015 file photo, President Barack Obama signs the "Every Student Succeeds Act," a major education law setting U.S. public schools on a new course of accountability, in Washington. States are grappling with as they are working to submit blueprints of how they will implement the Every Student Succeeds Act, or ESSA, a landmark education law meant to help struggling schools.
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 Kansas is rolling out the welcome mat after "Star Wars" actor Mark Hamill tweeted about wanting to visit.
Gov. Jeff Colyer suggested Monday in a tweet that Hamill come on May 4, which fans call Star Wars Day for the wordplay on "May the Force be with you."
Kansas Highway Patrol Trooper Ben Gardner responded with "I only let Jedi Warriors drive my patrol car." The state touted its roads in a tweet that included a video clip of Batman's archenemy, the Joker, whom Hamill has voiced.
The love fest began after Hamill was asked in Twitter where he'd never been but wanted to go. He responded with the one-word answer of "Kansas." One fan photo edited the Cowardly Lion, Tin Man, Scarecrow and Dorothy into the Millennium Falcon's cockpit.
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On the markets at 9:55 a.m. (ET):
In Toronto, the S&P/TSX composite index was up 83.27 points to 16,005.88.
The Dow Jones industrial average was up 121.43 points to 24,482.88.
The Standard & Poor’s 500 index was up 13.60 points to 2,703.46.
The Nasdaq composite index was up 30.77 points to 7,427.36.
The Canadian dollar was trading at 76.91 cents US, up from Tuesday’s average value of 76.80 cents US.
Experience a mesmerizing mix of technology and theater at Siro-A! As seen on “America’s Got Talent,” the company fuses mime, dance, visual effects and a techno soundtrack for a mind-blowing show.
Often described as Japan’s answer to the Blue Man Group, Siro-A is a revolution in live entertainment. Through dance, mime and puppetry, the company’s six performers interact with technology in a way never seen before. Featuring spectacular video projection, light animation, stunning laser effects and a pulsating electro beat, Siro-A is family entertainment like no other.
Tickets start at $20.00.
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Several unions in Puerto Rico have sued a federal control board overseeing the U.S. territory's finances and are demanding that it be declared unconstitutional.
The lawsuit filed Tuesday in federal court also names the U.S. government and Puerto Rico's governor and seeks that a fiscal plan the board approved last week be suspended until the island's debt is audited. The fiscal plan contains several austerity measures that the local government has refused to implement.
In addition, the lawsuit states that two of the board's seven members should be removed because of an alleged conflict of interest. It also seeks that the board and Puerto Rico's government be temporarily barred from selling the island's power company.
A board spokesman declined comment, saying it is an ongoing legal matter.
Now Worthington, who starred as Jake Sully in the original, has revealed some juicy plot details.
The Oscar-winning director is currently busy filming four sequels back-to-back in New Zealand, with the first being pushed back a year.
Back in 2009, Avatar became the highest grossing film of all time.
In a recent interview with We’ve Got This Covered, he said: “I’ve read all the scripts, they're great. This is going to be Jake eight years later, and he's got a family now.
“This film is going to be like nothing you've ever seen. The world is bigger than the first one, but essentially, it's a movie about family.
“Jake will still have that essence of a kid seeing the world for the first time, but he's been living in the world for a while now, so what's this world he's seeing now for the first time?
The film will explore that within this family dynamic.
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Mike Sumpter is the new executive director of the Boise State University Venture College, an off-campus program for students who want to start their own business or nonprofit. Students can take part in the four-year-old Venture College for credit or not for credit. In cohorts of about 35 at a time, the students receive mentorship, workshops, ...
LONDON, April 28 Japanese Prime Minister pledged on Friday to face down threats to international order from North Korea and building tensions over the South China Sea by working with British Prime Minister Theresa May.
In a visit to May's official residence, Abe said that Britain was Japan's number one ally in Europe, and that they would work together in face of destabilisation from North Korea's missile programme and a dispute with China in the South China Sea.
"The world is faced with serious threats to the international order... including those posed by the nuclear and missile development of North Korea, and the situation in the eastern South China Sea," Abe said.
"It is extremely significant that the Prime Minister and I agreed that the UK and Japan should closely co-operate on a global scale in the face of this situation." (Reporting by Guy Faulconbridge, writing by Alistair Smout; editing by Michael Holden)
Neem and black buck have been declared as the state tree and animal respectively of Andhra Pradesh. (Express Photo)
Neem and black buck have been declared as the state tree and animal respectively of Andhra Pradesh. Rose-ringed parakeet will be the state bird while jasmine the flower, Principal Secretary of Environment and Forests G Anantha Ramu said in an order today.
“The government felt that it is necessary to have separate symbols for the state after the bifurcation. Accordingly, the symbols have been notified for Andhra Pradesh,” the order added. Andhra Pradesh was bifurcated to create Telangana in June, 2014.
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RACINE- A battle of two heavy hitters in the Southeast Conference, as undefeated Franklin paying a visit to undefeated Racine Horlick. Horlick leading 14-0 at half and driving in the 3rd quarter, when Sabers Alek Reistra causes the fumble and gets the recovery. But Franklin can't turn it into points. Later in the 3rd, Joe Garcia keeping a good grip and using some fancy footwork, along with a little guidance to his blockers, to go 31 yards for his second score of the night, 21-0 Horlick. But Franklin will not go quietly as Brad Tobin gets loose for 50 yards on this run. That leads to this short touchdown and the score is 21-7. And that's the way this one would end.
About Stokesley Community Care Transport Scheme
A local transport service, organised by Stokesley Community Care Association, which enables older people to attend social activities and day-to-day appointments by offering them door-to-door transport by car or minibus. The scheme covers all the villages within a 15 mile radius of Stokesley. Minibuses run a series of regular local services, allowing people to go shopping. From March to December, there is also an Excursion Club.
ISLAMABAD, June 14 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz
Sharif has congratulated the Pakistan Cricket Team and the
entire nation over superb victory against England in Champions
Trophy Semi Final on Wednesday, eventually making it to the
finals.
The entire team demonstrated extraordinary resilience
and courage in the match under the captaincy of Sarfraz Ahmad
for which all the players deserve immense appreciation, he
added.
The Prime Minister extended his best wishes to the team
for Champions Trophy’s final and expressed hope that the team
would display the same team spirit and magnificent performance to
prove that it was the best cricket team.
Shares of Hummingbird Resources opened at 25.50 on Tuesday. Hummingbird Resources has a one year low of GBX 16.00 and a one year high of GBX 29.46.
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The Shreve Town Walking Parade in Shreveport and the Krewe De Les Feemes Mystique children's parade at Pierre Bossier Mall in Bossier City help round out Mardi Gras 2018.
The 36-year-old pop star took the festival by storm once again on Saturday when she headlined for the second time, but things did not go quite so smoothly when she lost her footing and tripped […]
The ABC's election analyst explains what's going on with Section 44, where the current interpretation of that part of the constitution actually came from, and what might flow from the current set of vacancies.
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The Villa Beausejour in Falher held its annual volunteer appreciation lunch on April 11.
Approximately 30 people attended the event, which included a performance by the GPV high school band.
Look for a story about the event in this week’s Smoky River Express.
Day Two of the Concorso d’Eleganza at Lago di Como: The historic cars and concept cars are moved from Villa d’Este to the premises of the nearby Villa Erba. Added to the mix are models from BMW’s history and cars with a history on the screen, befitting this year’s “Hollywood on the Lake” motto.
The Villa Erba allows for a sizeable crowd of visitors. GTspirit is showing the most beautiful cars, captured by our photographer Matthias Knödler, on the second day of Europe’s most elitist classic car event.
Alfa Romeo 6C 1750
Aston Martin DB3 S
Aston Martin DB3 S
Alfa Romeo T33 Stradale
Alfa Romeo T33 Stradale
Fiat 8V
Bugatti 35
Lamborghini Miura
Maserati 250F
Tyrrell P34
Jaguar XK 120
Mini “Mr. Bean”
BMW 3,0 CSL
BMW M1
Genesis Essentia Concept
Mazda Vision Coupé
Ferrari SP38
Villa Erba
Photos: Matthias Knödler
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Footage has emerged which appears to show what some are dubbing the “eye of God.”
The clip was filmed in China’s Inner Mongolia and shows a menacing looking cloud formation in the shape of a glaring eyeball.
The video is currently going viral on Chinese social media after a resident filmed it in the Hulunbuir Region.
No other details appear to be available on the extraordinary clip which was shot on June 25.
But it does seem like the sky is clear, apart from a single cloud which weirdly hovers over the sun.
It comes after incredible footage claims to show God walking across the sky between clouds in a patch of brilliant white light.
The astonishing clip begins by showing a storm gathering in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, as huge grey clouds loom.
The woman who posted it said: “Hey, we’ve got a storm over here.
“We got no power, everything blowing over here, boxes, trees.”
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Colin Kaepernick Wins NFLPA’s ‘Community Outreach’ Award
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The NFL Players’ Association union is still bestowing accolades upon Colin Kaepernick. The NFLPA awarded him a “community outreach” award for 2017, even though Kaepernick is no longer an NFL football player.
Last week, the NFL Player’s Association (NFLPA) awarded Kaepernick its Community MVP after he gave away $900,000 to various liberal causes and organizations.
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The Art Gallery of Ontario has posted an apology on social media after it says an artist included racist costumes in a performance featured at a recent fundraiser party.
In photos posted to Instagram, outfits sported at their Annual Massive Party on Thursday bore resemblance to traditional Asian rice hats as well as kimono-styled dresses.
According to the statement issued on the AGO’s Facebook and Instagram pages, the performance was intended to “play with stereotypes.”
“The artist’s performance included racist costumes that are deemed offensive to the East Asian community. The end result was that the costumes in the artist’s performance perpetuated negative stereotypes, regardless of the artist’s intent. This is not acceptable,” it read.
Donahue's arrest in Weehawken, N.J. last month was his second related to alcohol and driving in the last year, Darryl Slater of NJ.com reports.
On the morning of Feb. 26, Donahue allegedly drove the wrong way in the Lincoln Tunnel and induced a crash with a bus. He subsequently was charged with DWI and reckless driving, the former of which could subject him to discipline under the NFL's substance abuse policy. Monday's news included another accusation in the same realm. Last May 9, or 10 days after he was selected in the fifth round of the draft, Donahue's SUV was discovered on its roof with the linebacker behind the wheel in Billings, Mont. For that infraction, he was charged with misdemeanor DUI. Both cases will have to play out before the league makes a judgement, but a suspension is likely with two transgressions on his record.
LONDON, July 4 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Theresa May said welfare minister Esther McVey will correct a statement to parliament after McVey was accused of making misleading remarks about problems with the roll-out of a controversial welfare reform.
"It is very clear that ministers should correct the record in parliament, and the welfare secretary will be correcting the record," May told lawmakers on Wednesday.
McVey's correction will come after Britain's spending watchdog took the unusual step of publicly criticising the minister, saying she had misinterpreted a report to make it look as though the new welfare reform is working well. (Reporting By Andrew MacAskill and Paul Sandle; editing by Stephen Addison)
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The Sandy Springs Police Department is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect charged with murder and arson in a May 26 homicide.
Patrick Joseph Nolan, 43, of Sandy Springs is wanted on charges of murder; aggravated assault with intent to murder; and first-degree arson in the May 26 incident at 501 Hammond Drive.
He is accused of killing Amber Marie Holliman, 39, and setting the house on fire. Holliman was found by firefighters dead of blunt-force trauma and a gunshot to the head, according to police.
Police say Nolan is considered armed and dangerous and may be accompanied by his large dog, a 160-pound Presia Canario mastiff. He may be driving a 2006 Ford Explorer with Georgia license plate PYZ1420.
Anyone with information about him can contact Sandy Springs Police Detective J.T. Williams at 404-456-9343 or immediately call 911.
FILE - In this Jan. 7, 2017, file photo, Willie Nelson performs in Nashville, Tenn. Nelson blamed Utah's high altitude for forcing him to cut a suburban Salt Lake City show short on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
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Willie Nelson is blaming Utah's high altitude for forcing him to cut a performance near Salt Lake City short.
Nelson ended his show early at the USANA Amphitheatre in suburban West Valley City on Sunday night.
He later apologized in a statement posted to his Twitter and Facebook accounts. The 84-year-old country music legend explained: "The altitude got to me. I am feeling better now and headed for lower ground."
Nelson's publicist didn't immediately respond to a request for further comment Monday.
Nelson was forced to cancel several concerts earlier this year because of what his publicist said was a bad cold.
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Houston Texans star defensive end J.J. Watt has won the NFL’s Walter Payton Man of the Year Award.
The recipient of the award recognizes a player’s contribution in his community and to society in general.
Watt, in his seventh NFL season and a three-time Defensive Player of the Year, had the goal of raising $200,000 for Hurricane Harvey relief in Houston.
His fundraising did a whole lot more, bringing in an incredible $37 million in 19 days. Watt has dedicated himself to finding organizations that will apply the funds in a way he has promised both donors and victims of the storm.
PUPPY BOWL WILL FEATURE PUPPIES FROM AREAS HIT BY NATURAL DISASTERS
Animal Planet’s Puppy Bowl is returning for its annual Super Bowl Sunday aww-fest, with puppies set to take to a “field” and look adorable as they run around. Each year, all the dogs are up for adoption, and this year, Animal Planet teamed up with animal shelters to get dogs from areas that were hit by natural disasters last year, including Houston and Puerto Rico, which were struck by devastating hurricanes.
Check out the Puppy Bowl starting line-up here!
FORT MYERS, Fla. An urban and small stream flood advisory was issued Wednesday afternoon for portions of Collier County and Hendry County, the National Weather Service of Miami said.
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The Clay County Sheriff's Office has confirmed the body found in an abandoned shed in Petrolia on Tuesday is that of 18-year old Brice Coates. He had been missing since last Tuesday.
The cause of death is still under investigation. There are no signs of foul play in his death.
Stay with Newschannel 6 as we continue to follow that investigation.
A woman was taken to Carroll Hospital with minor injuries after her vehicle struck a house Monday afternoon in Taneytown. Sgt. Brian Dayton, of the Carroll County Sheriff's Office, said a woman was driving a vehicle in the 3500 block of Harney Road in Taneytown when she lost control of the car and hit a house.
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Drawing inspiration from a 1990s hip-hop label, Markieff Morris gave the Wizards their nickname, Death Row DC.
That was back in January, and the Wizards slowly started to embrace that edgier side as the season wore on.
“It just fits us,” Morris said. “They out to get us, that’s how we feel. We feel like we’re the team that everybody’s out to get, because they doubt us. They always doubt us.”
According to the Washington Post, Kieff even handed out Death Row DC alter egos to some of his teammates:
John Wall – Tupac Bradley Beal – Dr. Dre Markieff Morris – Snoop Dogg Kelly Oubre – Daz Dillinger Jason Smith – Vanilla Ice Trey Burke – Kurupt
Washington looked the part in their 114-107 Game 1 victory over the Hawks on Sunday. Morris scored 21 points and added 4 blocks in his playoff debut.
He menaced Hawks forward Paul Millsap into a sub-par 19-point, 2-rebound, 4-TO performance, and played with a tenacity that set the tone for the entire team.
The city of Savannah will host a free history lecture from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday at City Hall. The lecture is titled "The World's War is Georgia's War, 1917-1919" and will explore how the first World War played a significant role in the formation of today's global situation, and in particular how the Great War influenced the state of Georgia.
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The San Diego Chargers have fired Mike McCoy following a second straight last-place finish in the AFC West and a third straight season out of the playoffs. The team announced McCoy's firing about an hour after the Chargers lost 37-27 to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday.
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It’s likely that Ian Fleming’s M was a nod to Maxwell Knight, an MI5 spymaster of renown in the circles traveled by James Bond’s author. An eccentric, jazz-loving Englishman, Knight worked for Britain’s domestic intelligence service from 1932 through the Cold War, all the while penning crime novels and zoological works. He was, briefly, John le Carré’s boss and became the model for that author’s Jack Brotherhood. Using recently declassified files and a host of secondary sources, Henry Hemming reconstructs the life of this mysterious figure. His prose is sometimes clichéd but also sometimes funny as he investigates a man with an outstanding knack for charm and deception.
With the Mesa 17.1 branching now having happened plus in prepping for Radeon RX 500 series Linux graphics benchmarks this week, for your viewing pleasure now are tests on nine different AMD GCN GPUs under a range of Linux gaming tests when using the 4.11 kernel and Mesa 17.1 Git trees. NVIDIA comparison results will follow plus planned RX 560/580 Linux benchmarks.
For the Linux benchmark numbers to look at tonight are for the Radeon HD 7950, R7 260X, R9 270X, R9 285, R9 290, R7 370, RX 460, RX 480, and R9 Fury. The selection of cards was based upon the available AMD GCN cards I had handy for testing. Stay tuned for the NVIDIA and Polaris RX 500 numbers in the days ahead.
All tests were done using a Linux 4.11 and Mesa 17.1-dev Git snapshot as of this past weekend atop Ubuntu 17.04 with X.Org Server 1.19.3. All benchmarks were automated using the Phoronix Test Suite.
OTTAWA — Canada's national unemployment rate was 6.2 per cent in September. Here are the jobless rates last month by province (previous month in brackets):
— Newfoundland and Labrador 15.1 per cent (14.7)
— Prince Edward Island 9.5 (8.8)
— Nova Scotia 9.0 (8.9)
— New Brunswick 7.8 (7.8)
— Quebec 6.0 (6.1)
— Ontario 5.6 (5.7)
— Manitoba 5.5 (4.9)
— Saskatchewan 6.2 (6.4)
— Alberta 7.9 (8.1)
— British Columbia 4.9 (5.1)
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Editor's Note: The following is written by Dallas artists Darryl Ratcliff and Carol Zou. Ratcliff also writes a weekly arts column for DMagazine.com.
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Columbia Water customers continue to reach out to WIS over what they say are outrageous fees for water they did not use.
Chinese workers evicted in massive housing crackdown
A city-wide eviction order following a deadly fire has left tens of thousands of rural migrant workers who came to Beijing homeless. As they scramble to find somewhere to live, they are left to demolish their own settlements.
Dec 12 (Reuters) - Wedge Industrial Co Ltd
* Says it will sell Shenzhen-based wholly owned investment fund to Shenzhen-based wealth management firm, for 35 million yuan
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Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
Newport Beach Councilman Scott Peotter has received the support of the Republican Party of Orange County in the midst of a recall effort against him , with the group calling his opponents intolerant and opposed to free speech. "The OCGOP stands firmly with Councilman Scott Peotter in opposition to the proposed recall," party Chairman Fred Whitaker in a statement.
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NORFOLK, Va. – The Norfolk Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the two suspects who robbed a 7-Eleven at 1511 E. Little Creek Wednesday.
Around 2:30 a.m. on October 4, two adult men – one of them armed – entered the 7-Eleven and demanded money from the employee. The clerk complied with their demands, and the suspects fled the location before police arrived. No injuries were reported in this incident.
One suspect is described as a black male who stands approximately 5 feet 11 inches tall and has a thin build. The other suspect, also a black male, stands approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall. Both were last seen wearing black hooded sweatshirts and black pants. Age-wise, they are believed to be in their 20s.
Anyone who has information about this incident is encouraged to call the Norfolk Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP (1-888-562-5887) or text “NORFOLK” and tip information to 274637 (CRIMES). You can also submit a web tip at www.norfolkcrimeline.com.
(Corrects headline to show demand topped five times supply, not five times demand)
SAO PAULO, April 10 Investor demand for shares in Brazilian airline Azul SA's initial public offering in São Paulo and New York surpassed five times the amount of stock on offer ahead of pricing later on Monday, three people with knowledge of the transaction said.
Hours ahead of pricing, the people said that the IPO could price at 21 reais per preferred Brazilian share and $19.90 per American depositary share, both at the middle of a suggested price range for the transaction. Robust demand for the transaction could lead Azul to offer additional and supplementary allotments, the people said.
Azul could not be immediately reached for comment. (Reporting by Guillermo Parra-Bernal; Editing by Meredith Mazzilli)
CHAMPAIGN, Ill (WAND)-- On May 13, 2018 The Muslim American Society (MAS) held an event at the Champaign Public Library to bring communities together to celebrate diversity and unity. The event titled: Know Your Muslim Neighborhood was created for the Champaign community to get to know their Muslims through food, music, henna tattoos, art activities, and posters exhibiting Ramadan.
"I think it's important for the community to understand our religion because their are often assumptions and misunderstandings about what we represent. This event was created to educate non-Muslim's about our culture and to explain how we are not so different. Today is especially important because we are educating people about fasting and why we fast" , says volunteer member Lara Sweid.
MAS hopes to continue to educate the public about their religion and hopes that more people will attend future events. MAS can be contacted through the President of the organization, Ahmed Taha at president@masuc.org.
NEW YORK, Dec 10 (Reuters) - Ascension Health and Providence St. Joseph Health are in discussions about a merger that would create the largest hospital chain in the United States, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday, citing people familiar with the situation.
A deal between the two non-profits would give the combined entity 191 hospitals in 27 states and annual revenue of $44.8 billion, the paper said. That would surpass the nation’s current largest operator, HCA Healthcare Inc, a for-profit company.
Ascension and Providence did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
The two have been in talks about a deal for months but have not reached an agreement, the Journal reported. The paper said that unlike for-profit companies, mergers of nonprofit hospital operators do not typically involve one entity buying the other.
The merger talks come at a pivotal time in the industry, as a series of deals, changes to the Affordable Care Act and rising drug prices have shifted the healthcare landscape.
Bulgarian’s national group team won a silver medal in 3 balls and 2 ropes at the World Challenge Cup, 2017 in Kazan, Russia.
The Bulgarian rhythmic gymnastics team came second only to the host country – Russia.
Simona Dyankova, Elena Bineva, Teodora Alexandrova, Laura Traats and Madeleine Radukanova received 18,250 for their performance. The judges gave them a total score of 10,000 for difficulty, reported bTV.
In the 5 hoops the Bulgarian girls came fourth, with the Russian team again coming first.
In the individual apparatus Nevyana Vladinova and Katrin Taseva made many errors and were left without medals.
LONDON (AP) — Prince William has brought Lady Gaga on board with in his efforts to persuade people to be more open about their mental health and crush the stigma associated with the issue.
The heir to the throne released a video on Tuesday in which he speaks with the pop superstar in a FaceTime call from his home in London to her home in Los Angeles.
William says it is “time that everyone speaks up and really feels very normal about mental health. It’s the same as physical health.”
Lady Gaga says that talking more openly about mental health would allow people to feel like “we are not hiding anymore.”
William, his wife the Duchess of Cambridge and his brother Prince Harry have made mental health a focus of their charitable work.
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Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper shoots robbery suspect
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — Authorities say a Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper chasing two robbery suspects on foot returned fire and shot one of them.
The Missouri Highway Patrol said in a news release Monday that it was alerted at 10:46 a.m. Monday of a theft in progress at a home in Ridgeway, Missouri. The Harrison County Sheriff's Department provided a vehicle description and advised the suspect vehicle was southbound on Interstate 35.
A trooper gave chase to a vehicle matching the description before it crashed into a ditch.
A preliminary investigation has found the male driver and a female occupant fled, with the trooper pursuing on foot. The male suspect shot at the trooper, who returned fire. Both suspects were taken into custody.
The male suspect was transported to a Kansas City hospital.
April 5 Etalon Group Ltd says:
* H2 2016 profit for the period amounted to 3.594 billion roubles ($64.22 million), up by 11 percent year-on-year
* EBITDA for H2 2016 was 5.586 billion roubles, up 24 percent year-on-year, with an EBITDA margin of 19 percent
* Revenue rose by 21 percent year-on-year to 29.280 billion roubles. Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 55.9635 roubles) (Reporting By Moscow Newsroom)
2 Reno businesses caught serving alcohol to minors
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Authorities say two Reno businesses were caught serving alcohol to minors during St. Patrick's Day festivities in the downtown.
The Reno Gazette-Journal reports the Regional Street Enforcement Team conducted an underage alcohol compliance check during the Leprechaun Crawl on Saturday.
During the operation, four volunteers between 18 to 20 years old went to 25 businesses in the area to see if staff would ask for their state-issued identification and check that they were of drinking age.
Authorities say only the Thai Corner Cafe and The Jungle failed and served alcohol to the underage volunteers.
The Regional Street Enforcement is made up of detectives from the Reno Police Department, Sparks Police Department and University of Nevada Police Department.
It is partnered with Join Together Northern Nevada, a nonprofit community organization.
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Information from: Reno Gazette-Journal, http://www.rgj.com
Journey's Neal Schon worked two songs into a guitar solo on Memorial Day at their show with Def Leppard at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland. When it came time to pay respect he played a free-form version of ‘America the Beautiful’ and ‘Amazing Grace.’ Check out the video below:
Video of Journey Cleveland 2018 Neal Guitar Solo
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HIGH POINT, N.C. -- High Point Central High School and Ferndale Middle School are on lockdown after reports of shots fired, according to High Point police.
High Point police said this is not an active shooter situation.
The lockdown is safety protocol, police said.
HPPD is on scene at HP Central on reports of shots fired. This is not an active shooter, any reports of same are false. The lockdown is safety protocol. — HighPoint(NC)Police (@HighPointPolice) December 11, 2017
High Point Central and Ferndale Middle on lock down until further notice. HPPD securing location at this time. No Traffic Please — HighPoint(NC)Police (@HighPointPolice) December 11, 2017
Pedro delivers heartfelt ode to Montreal, Griffin, Feb. 2
Two players were just elected to Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame: Pedro Martinez, four seasons with the Montreal Expos and Lloyd Moseby, 10 seasons with the Toronto Blue Jays.
The Toronto Star’s coverage: 14 column inches and a glowing interview with Martinez, then five column inches and a perfunctory interview with Moseby.
I realize sports is never a priority among the newspaper sections, but Toronto sports fans deserve better than this.
Rich Griffin is a competent, if self-involved, baseball writer, but he drives this reader (and I suspect many others) crazy with his never-ending, always-referencing love affair with the defunct Montreal Expos, from whence he came.
JERUSALEM, April 6 (Reuters) -
* Israel's Delek Group said on Thursday it was raising the price it wants for a majority stake of insurer Phoenix Holdings in a deal with China's Yango Group Co after an initial deadline passed.
* Delek said the price for its 52.3 percent stake in Phoenix had risen to 2.152 billion shekels ($590 million) from the initial 1.971 billion shekels.
* The binding deal signed last August set a target closing date of March 31, and Delek said the deal has since been ammended to reflect the new price.
* The last date for completion of the terms for closing has been set as June 4, 2017.
* ($1 = 3.6481 shekels) (Reporting by Ari Rabinovitch)
DUBAI (Reuters) - Abu Dhabi state investor Mubadala Investment Co and Mubadala Infrastructure Partners (MIP), an emerging markets infrastructure fund manager, have reached a deal to sell their combined 50 percent stake in Abu Dhabi Terminals to Abu Dhabi Ports, the remaining shareholder, for an undisclosed amount, the two companies said on Tuesday.
Abu Dhabi Terminals operates and manages a 30-year concession at Khalifa Port Container Terminal in the emirate.
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A police press statement indicates that the Office of The Inspector General of Police in the execution of its duty on 31 January 2018, invited Dr. Ismaila Ceesay to the police headquarters for questioning over statements he made that were published on Wednesday, 31 January edition of The Voice Newspaper.
It also stated that the comments he made had connection with intelligence that the police were looking into and needed clarifications.
Dr. Ceesay was interviewed until 22:00 hours when he was granted self-bail which he declined to accept. Meanwhile Dr. Ceesay has been released unconditionally.
The release went on: ‘‘The Office of IGP wishes to make it clear that it will carry out its functions whenever it has reasonable belief of any circumstance that would amount to a threat to national security.’’
When this reporter asked the PRO whether or not Dr Ceesay was charged, he simply referred him to the statement.
This coming Saturday, April 22nd is the GRAND OPENING of Sugar Factory’s NEWEST location which comes to us by way of Fashion Show Mall! The event will be incredible for obvious reasons but to add more sauce on top, Kylie Jenner will be there!
The candy themed celebration will take place from 6p-8p and we cannot wait to see you there! Reservations are also able to be made for the event so feel free to get your eat/drink on by calling 702-685-0403.
Last week we gave you $100 gift cards to Sugar Factory and this weekend we’ll be out there for the grand opening with Kylie – come on out and have a good time with us!
Dr. Oakley's expertise is needed to treat a disgruntled mother pig and her neglected piglet, and a calf banding sends the team on a wild cow chase.
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A motorcyclist involved in a crash last week has succumbs to his injuries.
Emergency crews were called to a collision on Catherine Street west of Shaw Road in Thames Centre around 3:40 p.m. on Sept. 27.
An SUV was slowing down to enter a driveway, when it was struck by a three-wheeled motorcycle.
The rider, Michael Voogt, 55, of London was taken to hospital.
He has since died from his injuries.
No charges have been laid.
Alonso not commenting on Catalonia issue
Fernando Alonso is refusing to weigh into the political turmoil in Spain.
In his native country, an argument is raging between the region of Catalonia - which is seeking independence - and the Spanish government.
"Everyone has his own opinion," Alonso said at Suzuka, "but I prefer not to get involved. That is my position."
According to the Spanish sports daily Diario Sport, Alonso had a similar response when asked about the progress of his 2018 McLaren-Renault contract.
"There's nothing new to say for now," he said.
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No injuries reported in Hendry County school bus crash
All passengers on a school bus are safe after a hit-and-run accident in Hendry County on Tuesday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Around 7:10 a.m., a school bus with 10 students on board was driving south on County Road 833 towards the intersection with County Road 835.
A person driving an Isuzu Rodeo tried to pass the school bus in a no-passing zone. The school bus tried to correct but was still struck by the driver of the Rodeo, according to the FHP.
There were no reported injuries among the students on the bus.
The driver and any passengers in the Isuzu Rodeo had fled on foot by the time law enforcement arrived, according to FHP deputies.
If anyone has any information in regards to this crash, they are asked to contact Trooper S. Rongish with the Florida Highway Patrol at 239-938-1800
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March 19 (Reuters) - Carry Wealth Holdings Ltd:
* ‍WANG KE HAS BEEN APPOINTED AS AN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND VICE PRESIDEN​T Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
NEWARK, N.J. — A detention hearing for rapper Juelz Santana has been postponed until authorities decide who will prosecute the drug and gun charges he faces following an incident at Newark Liberty International Airport.
A judge was due to decide Monday whether Santana would remain jailed until his trial. Officials say that hearing will likely now occur sometime this week.
Santana pleaded not guilty to state charges last week. He also faces federal charges in the same incident
Authorities say security personnel found a loaded .38-calibre handgun and oxycodone pills he didn’t have a prescription for in a carry-on bag containing his identification.
They say he fled the area, leaving two bags behind. He turned himself in three days later.
The 36-year-old New York City-born rapper lives in Totowa, New Jersey. His real name is LaRon James.
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Two men were lucky to escape with minor injuries after the car they were travelling in ended up on its side in a field in Warwickshire this morning.
Dramatic pictures released by the ambulance service show a silver SUV on its side in a frosty field having suffered extensive damage to the roof.
It is thought the vehicle careered through a hedge and rolled over before landing on its side.
A spokesman for West Midlands Ambulance Servic e said: “Two men have escaped with remarkably minor injuries after this crash outside Wixford, near Alcester, in Wawickshire this morning.
“The driver, aged 44, was shaken. The 37-year-old was immobilised and taken to the Alexandra Hospital in Redditch with back pain, cuts and bruises.”
A man has appeared in court accused of stabbing a woman inside a Dundee wallpaper shop.
Gordon Ayre is alleged to have assaulted a woman to her severe injury, permanent disfigurement and danger of her life at the Select Wallpaper store in Dundee’s West Pitkerro Industrial Estate on August 2.
He appeared at Dundee Sheriff Court to face a single charge on petition.
During a brief private hearing he made no plea or declaration and the case was continued for further examination.
Ayre was remanded in custody meantime and is due back in court later this week for a further hearing.
Chief Rabbi David Lau published a condolence announcement in the wake of the death this morning of Rabbi Aharon Yehuda Leib Shteinman.
"The passing of Rabbi Steinman is a loss for the entire generation, for millions of Jews worldwide, for those who knew him and those who knew him less. He was a leader of the generation who defended the entire generation with his prayers and concern for the public."
Rabbi Lau added that "I went to visit Rabbi Shteinman many times for critical decisions. The clarity, greatness of thought and wise leadership in the way of the Torah together with a deep understanding of life's complications and the different challenges we face were unforgettable. Rabbi Shteinman was a leader who was one of a kind in the generation.
"The Jewish nation lost this morning one of the greatest spiritual leaders of the past generations."
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Pete Rose reportedly earns $1 million a year -- and blows a substantial amount of it on high-stakes gambling, according to his estranged wife.
Rose, 77, earns most of his money from autograph signings and appearance fees, according to documents filed by Carol Rose and obtained by TMZ Sports.
Carol Rose reportedly made the allegations as part of a new filing in an ongoing divorce case with the Cincinnati Reds legend. Pete Rose initially filed for divorce in 2011, but proceedings have dragged out, according to TMZ Sports.
Carol Rose also alleged her husband owes money to various casinos and the IRS.
Rose was banned from baseball in 1989 after an investigation found he had bet on baseball games while he was playing for and managing the Reds.
The all-time leader in hits was inducted into the Reds Hall of Fame in 2016, according to MLB.com.
MATTOON, Ill. (WAND) – A Mattoon man stands accused of being forceful with a woman at a gas station.
Officers say that after 3 a.m. Monday, 28-year-old Lee Hearns went into Huck’s Gas Station at 601 Charleston Ave. and approached the woman. Police say he made sexual contents to her then put her hand in his pants.
Police came to the scene and arrested Hearns after they say he tried to resist them. He’s charged with aggravated battery and resisting a police officer.
Hearns is in the Coles County Jail.
Kayode Fayemi has stepped down as the Minister of Solid Minerals Development.
The minister publicly disclosed his resignation at a press briefing
He said President Muhammadu Buhari accepted his resignation which he turned in a few weeks ago. The resignation is effective May 30.
Mr Fayemi emerged the candidate of the All Progressives Congress in the upcoming governorship elections in Ekiti on May 12.
The election is scheduled for July 14.
If Mr Fayemi wins, he would only be able to serve one term. He was denied a second term by Ayo Fayose in the state's 2014 governorship elections.
He is expected to be the major challenger to the candidate of Peoples Democratic Party, Kolapo Olusola-Eleka, Mr Fayose's preferred successor.
Airtel, Facebook Partner To Increase Internet Access In Northern Uganda
Facebook and Airtel have partnered to establish a fibre optic network that runs from Gulu to Koboko, in a move that underlines the fact that digital information transmission is becoming the newest frontier for competition in the telecom sector
Industry stakeholders say the move will boost internet connectivity, business development and offer more support for mobile operator’s base stations across the greater northern Uganda region and further afield.
The Airtel Managing director is optimistic that this partnership will also go a long way in bridging the infrastructural gap currently affecting the equality of internet.
In his speech, Godfrey Mutabazi, the Executive Director Uganda Communication Commission said; “ICT is the fastest growing economic element in Uganda and I would like to applaud the organizations making this kind of investment and I believe it will develop the northen community.”
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Republican Gov. Chris Christie has signed legislation aimed at protecting developmentally disabled people living in group homes.
Christie signed the bill known as Stephen Komninos’ Law on Friday in Trenton.
Lawmakers named the new law after Komninos, a man with intellectual disabilities who died in 2007 at age 22 after he was left unsupervised in a residential program.
The legislation requires Department of Human Services workers to conduct two unannounced site visits annually. It also requires family members or a guardian to be notified within two hours if neglect or abuse is uncovered.
Legislative estimates say the law could require 200 extra officials with price tag of about $24 million.
The administration estimates nearly 2,000 programs provide residential assistance to nearly 9,000 people.
The WWE Greatest Royal Rumble event takes place on Friday, April 27, 2018 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia at the King Abdullah International Stadium and will air on the WWE Network.
Bryan Alvarez said the latest edition of Wrestling Observer Radio (transcript via Ringside News) that Jinder Mahal and The Miz could win their matches at the event which would switch the titles between brands as Mahal is set to face Jeff Hardy for the US Title while Miz will be against Samoa Joe, Seth Rollins and Finn Balor in a ladder match for the Intercontinental Title.
Dave Meltzer said that there could be more changes than those two at the event. “Well, they’re going to get several [title changes]. They’re going to get the Raw Tag Team Title change no matter what. And yeah, they’re going to get some changes for sure.”
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JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP -- Folks in Lackawanna County are prepping for the Super Bowl and supporting their local fire department.
The Jefferson Township Fire Department held their annual wing and pizza sale for the Super Bowl.
They were expecting to make about 1100 pounds of wings and 150 trays of pizza for the big game.
Members make hot wings and two different types of pizza as a fundraiser for the fire company.
"This is our 10th annual wing sale so it's been getting bigger and bigger every year. People come looking for our products, our pizza and our wings. The only time we offer them is now and our annual carnival in June. So, people know our sauces, they know our pizza and they come looking for it," said Assistant Fire Chief Jason Crambo.
All of the money raised will benefit the fire department here in Lackawanna County.
NEW YORK, April 6 Wall Street's major indexes ended slightly higher but well off session highs as investors grew nervous about a meeting between China's President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 14.87 points, or 0.07 percent, to 20,663.02, the S&P 500 gained 4.54 points, or 0.19 percent, to 2,357.49 and the Nasdaq Composite added 14.47 points, or 0.25 percent, to 5,878.95. (Reporting by Chuck Mikolajczak; Editing by Nick Zieminski)
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar travels to Berlin to meet with German Chancellor Angela Merkel today.
Discussions will focus on the agenda for this week's meeting of the European Council, including Brexit.
They will be discussing their approach to the future of the European Union following yesterday's Brexit treaty deal.
A spokesperson for the Taoiseach says Britain's commitment to a Brexit border 'backstop' is legally firm and will apply until something better is agreed.
The 'transition' deal allows talks on the UK's future trade relationship with the EU to be triggered later this week.
Some issues remain undecided - including the border - but Tánaiste Simon Coveney says that does not mean it has been kicked into the long grass.
Labour Party leader Brendan Howlin has warned that we are no closer to coming up with a way to put the ‘backstop’ in place that would be agreeable to all sides.
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UNITED NATIONS – Russia on Monday blocked a meeting of the United Nations Security Council to discuss the human rights situation in Syria.
"We do not see any justification for this meeting since human rights is not a subject on the agenda of the security council," said Gennady Kuzmin, deputy permanent representative of Russia to the United Nations.
Russia is the largest international backer of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
France and six other members had called for the meeting, which was expected to include a briefing from Zeid Ra'ad al-Hussein, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.
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Bitcoin futures surged more than 20% on their debut on Monday, forcing a major US derivatives exchange to halt trading twice as Wall Street seeks to ride a wave of interest in the controversial digital currency.
HAMILTON, New Zealand — CFL speedster Tevaughn Campbell scored his first try in the World Rugby Sevens Series, but there was little else to celebrate for Canada on Saturday.
The Canadian men, who stand 10th overall after three events, lost 28-14 to the seventh-ranked Americans, 19-14 to No. 9 Kenya and 22-14 to No. 11 Samoa. They will play No. 12 Wales in the Challenge Trophy quarterfinals next.
A rash of injuries at last weekend's stop in Sydney, Australia, opened up spots for Campbell, Josiah Morra and Luke Bradley on coach Damian McGrath's squad.
Campbell, a defensive back who has played for Calgary, Saskatchewan and Montreal the last three seasons, opened his scoring account against Samoa, speeding past Silao Nonu down the touchline to score under the posts.
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The makers of Fortnite: Battle Royale decided to have a little fun in response to conspiracy theories that the island will be changed forever by meteors that have recently been spotted shooting across the skies in the game.
In a scheduled update yesterday, Epic Games added a conspiracy-themed easter egg to the scenery on top of a building in Tilted Towers, the games most heavily-populated area, and the rumored target of the meteor.
For a few weeks now, Fortnite players have been panicked over the fate of Tilted Towers, the game's most heavily-populated area, as meteors--ever-growing in size and frequency--seem to be closing in.
If you land on the top of a building toward the center of Tilted Towers right now, this is what you'll see:
NYC Hoops (powered by Rivals.com) ranks the top 10 Except for Pre-Season Rankings, basketball teams in New York City based on wins & loses (league & non-league), taking into account how many games were played and competitive level of teams played. Relative weight, in order, is given to wins or losses against nationally ranked out of state teams, other teams in The NYC Top Ten (NYC, Long Island or Westchester/Upstate) and against the 6 "bubbling under" teams. Less weight is given to teams that are not ranked. Upcoming Games & Results. Rankings are updated every Monday after the regular season begins .
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Aside from its risqué annual publication, Pirelli has made a name for itself as a performance tyre manufacturer, being the sole tyre supplier to Formula 1 and the standard specification equipment brand for a variety of high-end sports and supercars.
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Playing with only nine healthy bodies in uniform and with three starters out including center Hassan Whiteside for the first time this season, Miami dropped its fifth in a row and eight of nine overall with a 107-98 loss to Detroit Pistons at AmericanAirlines Arena. James Johnson led the Heat with 20 points and seven rebounds off the bench, Wayne Ellington added 18 and two combined to make eight of the team's 14 three-pointers, which tied a team season-high.
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The indefinite general strike, which has crossed the two-month mark, will continue, said GJM assistant general secretary Binoy Tamang. Photo: AP
Kolkata: The Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) on Monday said it was withdrawing a hunger strike by its youth wing, in the first sign of the GJM reining in activists fighting for the creation of a separate state of Gorkhaland.
The decision was taken following Sunday’s meeting in New Delhi between union home minister Rajnath Singh and Gorkha leaders.
Singh asked Gorkha leaders to restore peace, while appealing to West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee to start a dialogue. However, the indefinite general strike, which has crossed the two-month mark, will continue, said GJM assistant general secretary Binoy Tamang.
The Sigma Alpha Epsilon chapter at Northwestern University has been suspended by its national headquarters f ollowing allegations of sexual assault at the local fraternity house The Chicago Tribune reports that the suspension was confirmed Friday Sigma Alpha Epsilon spokesman Brandon Weghorst says the chapter has to "cease and desist all operations," meaning it can't hold chapter meetings, attend fraternity social events or take part in other activities under the fraternity's banner.The newspaper has reported that Northwestern administrators issued a security alert on Feb. 6 after reports that as many as four female students were possibly given a date rape drug last month during an event at the fraternity's house. Two of the women said they were sexually assaulted.The reported sexual assaults are under investigation.
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IDAHO SPRINGS, Colo. - There are changing conditions in the high country. On Saturday, high winds and snow made it out west.
“It was like a brown dusty cloud it was so windy,” traveler Jim Tiemann said.
Travelers say the wind wasn't too bad, but it was definitely breezy outside.
If you're heading up to the ski slopes, that's where the wind may hold you back. Some resorts put lifts on hold because wind gusts were so high.
“It was very windy,” Heidi Reasoner said.
Heidi Reasoner and her family spent Saturday at Winter Park.
Even with sign along the highway warning drivers of high winds, traffic was still heavy. Trucks still made their way up the highway as well.
As day turned to night, snow started to fall.
Justice Eberechi Suzzette Nyesom-Wike visited Baby Egba Jeremiah, at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital on Sunday. Baby Egba Jeremiah is the first baby of the year and was born at 00.50 hours on January 1st 2017. He weighed 2.2kilogrammes at birth. The Rivers First Lady went ahead to give cash and gifts to all the mothers in the maternity ward.
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Tommy Orange reads his story “The State,” from the March 26, 2018, issue of the magazine. Orange is a graduate of the M.F.A. program at the Institute of American Indian Arts. Orange will publish his first novel, “There There,” from which this story was adapted, in June. This is his first piece of fiction in the magazine.
Sasa Basta, the uber-sexy singer has posted a brief comment that rally threw everyone off. Showing a ring on her finger she wrote: “It was about time…” leaving everyone wondering whether she was finally taking the big leap to walk down the aisle.
Everything seems to point towards the happy news being true. However, there are some questions about the real reason that this photo was taken. For the observant ones, the ring is placed on the middle finger, which is not the one an engagement or marriage ring is worn on. used to marriage or engagement. The sexy singer’s production manager has given a different take on the matter, making reference to a pending huge hit for the winter season, giving rise to the possiblity that it might be a marriage after all, but something else.
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Toluse Olorunnipa, Bloomberg news White House Reporter, discusses President Trump’s Tuesday comments about North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, where he changed his rhetoric and called Kim "very honorable." He speaks with Bloomberg’s Amy Morris and Peter Barnes on Bloomberg Radio’s "Politics, Policy, Power and Law."
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When Apollo 11 landed the Moon in 1969, the government discovered an alien spacecraft with technology it kept secret from the Autobots.
CHICAGO/BENGALURU, April 24 (Reuters) - Citigroup Inc Chairman Mike O'Neill said on Tuesday all options were being considered for his replacement, when he will retire in the next 12 months.
The options include having Citigroup Chief Executive Officer Mike Corbat taking on the additional role of chairman, O'Neill said at the Wall Street bank's annual shareholder meeting.
O'Neill has said is preparing to retire from Citi's board because he will turn 72, the company's retirement age for directors. (Reporting By Aparajita Saxena in Bengaluru and David Henry in Chicago; Editing by Sai Sachin Ravikumar)
In this photo taken Wednesday, June 7, 2017, South Sudanese refugee children, one carrying a baby, walk barefoot across a dirt field towards the Ombechi kindergarten in Bidi Bidi refugee settlement, northern Uganda. There is an urgent need to educate children in this overcrowded settlement that is home to over 270,000 refugees from South Sudan's civil war, despite them often having to walk long distances to the nearest school, funding shortages and a reduction in food rations for some refugees.
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In discussion last week, the Chickasaw County Board of Supervisors heard that the disaster declaration announced by the governor that included Chickasaw County for severe weather beginning June 7 and continuing was, again, done at the state level, not the federal.
For this reason, Engineer Dusty Rolando expressed doubts his department would be able to recoup related road repair costs.
“We’ll probably have to eat all that,” Rolando said.
In case you missed it, the governor’s proclamation on June 11 announced availability of an Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program of up to $5,000 for households with incomes up to 200 percent of federal poverty level or a max annual income of $41,560 for a family of three. In addition to Chickasaw, the bordering Bremer, Floyd and Howard counties were included.
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Whole Foods' founder and CEO had harsh words for an activist investor hedge fund that criticized the grocery chain as it struggles to improve its business. CEO John Mackey called activist investor Jana Partners "greedy bastards" in an series of interviews with Texas Monthly .
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We never got a sequel to the classic Dodge Ball but this clip from Omaze could be the next best thing.
Omaze has launched a new charity campaign featuring the original cast of the iconic film, including Ben Stiller as Globo Gym chief White Goodman, Vince Vaughn as Average Joe’s owner Peter LaFleur. You can go to Omaze’s Website and choose a team and enter for your chance to play with or against these legends. Proceeds will benefit the Stiller Foundation, which supports education initiatives for children around the world. If you don’t feel like picking a team you can just watch the hilarious clip below.
SEOUL, March 19 (Reuters) - Shares of Hyundai Motor fell as much as 4.8 percent on Monday after a U.S. regulator said it had opened a probe into why some air bags failed to deploy in Hyundai and Kia vehicles following crashes.
The probe came after four people were reportedly killed and another six injured in the crashes.
Shares of Hyundai Motor affiliates lost ground, with Kia Motors losing 2.8 percent and Hyundai Mobis down 5.4 percent. (Reporting by Hyunjoo Jin and Dahee Kim; Editing by Stephen Coates)
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WORDEN — Huntley Project High School volleyball coach Iona Stookey officially joined the Montana Coaches Association Hall of Fame last week.
Her induction with the Class of 2017 was announced in April.
Stookey, who has coached at the school for 27 years, is also a member of the Montana State University Billings Hall of Fame and was a finalist this year for the volleyball coach of the year award from the National High School Athletic Coaches Association.
Stookey didn’t win that award, but said it went to a coach from Connecticut who was well-deserving, with 1,249 wins and 17 state championships.
“It was an awesome experience,” Stookey said of the national … Read full story on Yellowstone County News website here.
SANTEE (CNS) - A possible threat posted on social media against a school in Santee was determined Wednesday to not be valid.
Deputies at the sheriff's Santee Station were made aware of the threat Tuesday night, said Sgt. James Golembiewski of the San Diego County Sheriff's Department.
The post was not specific to any school, but was spread online by students from Santana and West Hills high schools, Golembiewski said.
Deputies investigated the threat and concluded it was not valid, Golembiewski said.
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JOURNALISTS at The Boston Globe searched for patterns in public records to uncover priests in the Catholic church who had sexually abused children. Now, researchers think artificial intelligence could do the same job faster, more accurately and on a much wider scale.
The Boston Globe investigation, depicted in the film Spotlight, involved looking for clues like priests suddenly going on sick leave or moving around a lot. Joelle Casteix at the Zero Abuse Project, a non-profit …
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AKRON - A local community comes together to create a patriotic display just in time for the Fourth of July.
Thirty four American flags will welcome visitors to Akron as they pass under the Wilbeth Road bridge above I-77.
And as Dave Nethers found, this stunning tribute also honors the sacrifice made by fallen police officers.
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Roughly 250 Canadian troops will head to Mali by the end of this summer to take part in a newly-announced helicopter task forces, but how dangerous will their mission be?
[India], December 12 (ANI): Three suspected United Liberation Front of Assam (Independent) (ULFA-I) cadre dressed in army fatigues have shot dead a Village Defence Force (VDF) president and his son in Simaluguri area of the district.
Simaluguri Village Defence Force (VDF) president Anteswar Mahanta and his son W. Mahanta were killed on Monday after they were dragged out of their house and were shot dead by AK-47.
"We reached the spot as soon as we received the information and we have started the investigation. The attack was carried out with an AK-47 whereby it seems that there are suspected ULFA militants behind the incident," District Superintendent of Police (SP) Mugdhajyoti Mahanta told ANI.
Further details are awaited. Earlier on Saturday, one ULFA cadre was arrested here by Dangri Kumar Army Camp of Dao Division. The said cadre, identified as Abhay Deka, was involved in the Dillighat firing incident in November 2015. (ANI)
Investment funds attorneys Erica Berthou and Jordan Murray have joined Kirkland & Ellis as partners in New York. They join from Debevoise & Plimpton.
Lisa Radetsky, who represents developers and nonprofits in condominium or cooperative ownership issues, has joined Phillips Nizer as partner in the firm’s real estate practice in New York.
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Selecting the right candidate for a specific role is challenging for any business, and that's especially the case in an industry as volatile as how finance can be.
Senior management at one investment company, however, knows exactly what criteria they have in mind when it comes to selecting future hedge fund managers.
"We focus on specialist managers in London and New York and we're looking for the younger, hungrier hedge fund managers," Erik Serrano Berntsen, CEO and co-founder at Stable Asset Management, told CNBC last week.
"We think the more established names perhaps give you a feeling of safety. But why should you be investing with people who have already been successful, are probably quite rich and are probably wanting to do other more interesting things with their life?"
The CEO said investors should consider the longevity of individuals managers. For instance, what is a manager's incentive to perform? Is there a legacy program in place for other managers to take over the reins of a project?
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Kevin Gates Sucks Wife’s Toes
There’s a video of Kevin Gates licking the lint between his wife’s toes floating around. First of all, here is Dreka Gates, does she look like she has delicious feet to you???
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Carlos and Mary Butler Padron have been presented one of Patterson Garden Club’s Yard of the Month awards for October. The Padrons’ yard is landscaped with hibiscus, crotons, fern, Mexican heather, potato vine and more.
THIEVES have stolen items from two cars.
Both incidents happened in Crisspyn Close, Horndean.
The first saw someone break into a car between 10.30pm on April 12 and 7am on April 13. Nothing was taken.
In the second incident police said items were taken from a car between 12.10am on April 13 and 7am the same day.
PCSO Rob Earl said: ‘Should you have information in relation to these incidents please ring 101 and quote either of the above crime numbers.
‘May I take this time to ask that you keep an eye on your local area, report anything that you feel is suspicious to police on 101 for non-emergencies or 999 for an emergency.’
He added: ‘Also please take care to ensure your vehicle is locked and secure when unattended.’
The most exciting part of the baseball season has begun – it’s the playoffs! Eight teams are battling to play in the World Series.
Will the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox meet in the American League Championship Series? Our special sports panel will discuss the outlook for the playoff teams.
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Crews are responding to a brush fire that is threatening a home in Hillsboro.
Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue crews responded to the brush fire, which was originally a controlled burn, on Southwest Holly Hill Road around 11:10 a.m. Wednesday.
About 15 acres are burning, according to TVF&R.
TVF&R said their primary concern is one home that is near the brush fire, and firefighters are focusing their full attention to protect it.
The public is asked to avoid the area while crews work to extinguish the fire.
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The Rock Springs City Council will meet for their regularly scheduled meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at the City Council Chambers located within Rock Springs City Hall. The Rock Springs City Council meets at 7 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of every month.
The meeting agenda is below. The agenda and meeting packet can be found online at: http://www.rswy.net/egov/documents/1492023570_32157.pdf
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The Pirates' Josh Harrison watches his fly ball to Baltimore Orioles right fielder Joey Rickard during the second inning of a spring training baseball game Monday, March 12, 2018, in Bradenton, Fla.
The Pirates' Josh Harrison watches his fly ball to Baltimore Orioles right fielder Joey Rickard during the second inning of a spring training baseball game Monday, March 12, 2018, in Bradenton, Fla. (Chris O'Meara / AP)
A man accused of assaulting a woman at a rally for then-candidate Trump last year said in a new court filing Friday that he was only following Trump's directions when he helped remove her from the raucous crowd. Alvin Bamberger, 75, filed a countersuit in U.S. District Court, saying "he would not have acted as he did without" Trump's "urging and inspiration."
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Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty has formed a campaign committee to run for his old job.
The two-term Republican governor announced Monday he created a campaign committee for the 2018 election. It's not official yet, as Pawlenty still needs to formally file for the office.
But it's the surest sign yet that Pawlenty plans to enter the race after starting to raise money recently. He says he'll make a final announcement soon.
Pawlenty would bring widespread recognition in Minnesota and unparalleled fundraising ability in the race to replace Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton. But his five years lobbying in Washington for the nation's biggest banks also brings political risk.
It would be a return to politics for Pawlenty, who left office in 2011 and ran a short-lived 2012 presidential campaign.
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A Green Dolphin Jazzy Christmas Concert - Spearfish
Dec 15, 2017 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Club Matthews presents the final Jazz Sessions event, “A Green Dolphin Jazzy Christmas,” at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 15, at The Matthews Opera House & Arts Center. Performed by the local jazz quartet, Green Dolphin, this event is sure to bring holiday spirit to all of our patrons. Many traditional jazz songs will be performed along with many more standard and contemporary tunes.
Tickets are $35 for cabaret table seating and $20 for balcony seating. Tickets are available at The Matthews’ art gallery during business hours, Monday-Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., or by phone at 605-642-7973. Buy tickets online anytime at www.matthewsopera.com.
Interstate 40 was closed for several hours Tuesday because of a mudslide by the Buncombe/McDowell County line.
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Fire officials said the slide hit the vehicles at mile marker 67 near Old Fort Mountain.
N.C. Department of Transportation crews from Buncombe and McDowell counties and State Highway Patrol responded to a report of several vehicles being stuck in the mud just after 10 p.m. Tuesday. No serious injuries were reported.
One of the drivers called News 13. She said she was unable to get out of her car and the first responders were there to help.
Authorities are trying to move the barrier in the middle of the road to get traffic flowing again.
Highway Patrol said the interstate reopened at 1:10 a.m.
Chandigarh: The ruling Congress built a formidable lead of over 16,000 votes in the Shiromani Akali Dal stronghold of Shahkot in Punjab after seven rounds of counting in the by-election to the Assembly seat on Thursday.
Congress candidate Hardev Singh Ladi Sherowalia was leading over his Shiromani Akali Dal rival Naib Singh Kohar after the first few rounds of counting.
Ladi received over 34,000 votes while Kohar got only around 18,000 votes.
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidate Rattan Singh was trailing fair behind. He got just over 1,100 votes.
The seat fell vacant following the death of sitting Akali Dal legislator Ajit Singh Kohar in February.
Kohar, a former minister, was elected five times from this seat. His son Naib Singh Kohar was fielded by the Akali Dal.
The Shahkot seat remained a stronghold of the Akali Dal for over two decades in the past.
There were 12 candidates in the fray this time. A total of 76 per cent voting was reported on May 28.
Punjab has a Congress government since March 2017.
LOS ANGELES (AFP) - A thief who made off with cellphones belonging to more than 100 people at the Coachella music festival in California may want to consider a new line of work.
The police said Reinaldo De Jesus Henao of New York was arrested on Friday (April 14) with his booty in his backpack after dozens of festival-goers noticed that their phones were missing and activated their Find My Phone app.
Some of the victims tracked down the 36-year-old and followed him until he was detained by security officers.
He was subsequently arrested by the police who found more than 100 cellphones in his backpack, officials said.
He was charged with grand theft and possession of stolen property and was released on US$10,000 bail.
The Coachella festival is held annually in the desert of southern California and runs two consecutive weekends.
A 13-year old Eagles fan from South Jersey, who is also a cancer survivor, is going to the Super Bowl... and he has a Vikings fan to thank!Cole Fitzgerald, of Sewell, Gloucester County, left Friday morning for Minneapolis with his dad, Bill.As it turns out, a Minnesota Vikings fan had won the tickets in a raffle, but was too heartbroken to go after his beloved team was defeated by the Eagles in the NFC Championship.That anonymous fan found articles about Cole, who beat cancer when he was a younger boy.The fan said it was destiny for Cole had to have the tickets."I am very excited. It's awesome to watch the game with my dad," Cole said."It's been wonderful to be on the receiving end of Minnesota nice and we're hoping we can share some brotherly love on the return trip here," Bill said.In addition to the tickets, someone donated a limousine ride to the airport and Delta Airlines picked up the airfare.------
Home Capital Group Inc. has reached agreements to settle an enforcement case with Ontario’s securities regulator as well as a class action lawsuit launched over allegations of misleading disclosure.
Under a pair of linked agreements, Home Capital and three former senior executives will pay a total of $12-million in penalties to the Ontario Securities Commission and accept responsibility for misleading disclosures to investors about mortgage underwriting problems in 2014 and 2015. About $11-million of those funds will go toward a $29.5-million payment to settle the class action suit.
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Turkey's president Recep Tayyip Erdogan has won a historic referendum that will greatly expand the powers of his office, although opposition parties said they would challenge the results. With nearly all ballots counted, the "yes" vote stood at 51.41%, while the "no" vote was 48.59%, according to the state-run Anadolu Agency.
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April 24 (Reuters) - Cree Inc:
* CREE REPORTS FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THE THIRD QUARTER OF FISCAL YEAR 2018
* Q3 NON-GAAP EARNINGS PER SHARE $0.04
* Q3 GAAP LOSS PER SHARE $2.40
* Q3 REVENUE $356 MILLION VERSUS I/B/E/S VIEW $347.6 MILLION
* Q3 EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW $0.01 — THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S
* SEES Q4 2018 REVENUE $390 MILLION TO $410 MILLION
* SEES Q4 NON-GAAP EARNINGS PER SHARE $0.05 TO $0.09
* Q4 EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW $0.08, REVENUE VIEW $380.2 MILLION — THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Sand Puppy Registration/Information Night
It’s baseball time (although the weather doesn’t look like it is)! Archie Hay Post 24 American Legion Baseball Sand Puppy registration/information night is Tuesday, Dec. 12, from 6 – 7:30 pm at the old American Legion building on Broadway in Rock Springs.
Sand Puppy Baseball is for players 13 – 19 years of age. Come learn more about American Legion Baseball and then sign up to play.
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CHICAGO (AP) - An Illinois environmental group is suing the owner of a shuttered power plant where contaminants from old coal ash ponds are seeping into a river popular with kayakers and canoers.
Prairie Rivers Network claims in the suit filed Wednesday that Dynegy Midwest Generation is violating the Clean Water Act and harming the Vermilion River. It says pollution seeping from the riverbank contains high levels of heavy metals.
A 17-mile portion of the river designated as a National Scenic River flows along the eastern boundary of the former Vermilion Power Station about 135 miles (217 kilometers) south of Chicago.
The plant was closed in 2011, leaving behind more than 3 million cubic yards (2.29 million cubic meters) of coal ash remains.
Dynegy didn't immediately respond to a request for comment, but has said it's working on a closure plan.
St. John’s City Hall and the local airport authority are embroiled in a dispute over taxes. Both sides are waiting on an appeal court ruling that could be worth millions of dollars. NTV’s Heather Gillis reports.
Washington Capitals forward T.J. Oshie was fined $5,000 for cross-checking Kris Letang of the Pittsburgh Penguins, NHL Player Safety announced Saturday. The fine is the maximum allowed under the CBA.
Washington’s T. J. Oshie fined $5,000, the maximum allowable under the CBA, for cross-checking Pittsburgh’s Kris Letang. — NHL Player Safety (@NHLPlayerSafety) February 3, 2018
Oshie and Letang were tangled up along the boards and after Letang fell to the ice, Oshie delivered a cross-check to his back. Both received minor penalties after an ensuing dustup as Pittsburgh would go on to win 7-4.
In 45 games so far this season, Oshie has 12 goals and 18 assists.
The Capitals will be back in action when they host the Vegas Golden Knights Sunday.
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2nd Annual Community Vehicle Check-Up
On Oct. 7, 2017, the Des Moines Police Department will partner with several other organizations to host the 2nd Annual Community Vehicle Check-Up.
The event will be held at North High School, 501 Holcomb Ave., Des Moines. Volunteers will be checking vehicles for burnt out lights (headlights, tail / brake lights, interior lights, license plate lights, etc.), changing worn windshield wipers, checking tires, assessing and assisting with child occupant safety features, and offering an overall assessment of vehicles.
This free event is made possible by the partnerships of several local organizations. O’Halloran International, Fareway Food Stores, Urban Dreams, Quality Services Corp., NAPA Auto Parts Stores, Broadlawns Medical Center, Des Moines Public Schools, and UBER have all contributed to bring the Community Vehicle Check-Up back in 2017.
Rain or shine, the event will be held on Oct. 7, 2017, 8 a.m. to noon, at North High School, 501 Holcomb Avenue.
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PARIS -- French authorities called for calm in France's western city of Nantes, where violent clashes between protesters and police broke out overnight after an officer shot dead a 22-year-old driver who was trying to avoid a police checkpoint.
Interior ministry Gerard Collomb strongly condemned the violence in a written statement Wednesday.
French authorities said prosecutors have opened a judicial investigation. Police also opened an internal probe looking at the officer's actions and his decision to use a firearm.
Protesters in Nantes clashed with police, throwing Molotov cocktails and burning cars and rubbish bins
Protesters also set fire to shops and buildings in three poor neighbourhoods across the city.
The clashes ended early Wednesday morning.
1:26 Royals Daily: Camp opens, bizarre injury follows Pause
5:07 Defense, prosecutor make their case in closing arguments in Van Note murder trial
3:20 A look back at the explosion that killed six firefighters in 1988
4:27 White House press corps grills Sean Spicer over Flynn resignation
3:16 Kelvin Herrera, Joakim Soria discuss this year's Royals bullpen
2:20 KU coach Bill Self on beating West Virginia: 'I still don't know how we did it'
1:00 Blue Valley football coach Eric Driskell on life support
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Vrana assisted on two of Alex Ovechkin's three goals in Thursday's season opener against Ottawa.
While skating on a line with Ovechkin has it's benefits, Vrana had a very strong game personally, firing five shots on goal and seeing time on the second power-play unit. The 21-year-old is one of Washington's top prospects and could finally land a top-six role this season. The sniper forward netted 19 goals in 49 AHL games last year and if he continues to skate alongside a player such as Ovechkin, he's certainly one to keep an eye on.
Two people had been critically injured after a knife attack in Flensburg, Germany
A fight broke out on the intercity train travelling north from Cologne and a man attacked another person with a knife in carriage 10, Bild have reported.
Police were called at around 7pm and when the train arrived in Flensburg at 7.06pm two police officers allegedly entered the train.
The attacker is then said to have attacked and injured a female police officer after which her colleague then shot and killed the man.
A police spokesperson confirmed that there had been a police operation after a knife attack where one person was killed.
Hanspeter Schwartz of the Federal Police said two people had been critically injured and one person had died during a knife attack on a train and that no other information can currently be given.
Additional reporting by Monika Pallenberg
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Laos is investing billions of dollars in a high-speed rail line being built by a Chinese company.
It will run from Yunnan province in southern China to Laos’ capital, Vientiane, before eventually connecting with another line being built in Thailand.
As part of Al Jazeera's series on global trade routes, Wayne Hay reports from Luang Prabang in Laos.
Genealogy of the Kings
I heard that the Three Kings traced their genealogy back to Job, who had dwelt on the Caucasus and had jurisdiction over other districts far and wide. Long before Balaam, and before Abraham's sojourn in Egypt, they had the prophecy of the star and the hope of its fulfillment. The leaders of a race from the land of Job had upon an expedition to Egypt, in the region of Heliopolis, received from an angel the revelation that from a virgin the Saviour would be born … [More]
LG launches new laptop with 24 hours of battery life. January. 02, 2017 07:12. by Ji-Hyun Kim [email protected]
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CLEVELAND -- Cleveland Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith left Game 2 of the Cavs' first-round series against the Indiana Pacers at halftime Monday with a left hamstring injury and will not return, according to the team.
Iman Shumpert, who did not play in the Cavs' 109-108 Game 1 win, started the second half in Smith's place.
Smith finished with three points on 1-for-3 shooting and one turnover in 19 minutes.
Beginning this May, Taco Bell Tortilla Chips will roll out to convenience and grocery stores. Available in Fire and Mild sauce packet flavors, as well as Classic, the brand's latest launch will give fans the chance to enjoy the taste of Taco Bell in tortilla chip form. The Classic tortilla chips are salted and crispy, while the Mild tortilla chips are seasoned with the flavor of Taco Bell's Mild sauce, and the Fire tortilla chips have the flavor of Taco Bell's Fire sauce. The Fire and Mild flavors will be sold in 1-ounce, 3.5-ounce, 11-ounce and 30-ounce bags, while the Classic chips will be solid in 1-ounce, 3.5-ounce, 13-ounce and 30-ounce bags. Fans will notice the familiar Taco Bell sauce packet designs and "saucy wisdoms" on the products' packaging.
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The Lost Garden of Penicuik restoration project is delighted to announce it has bagged £1000 from a Tesco funding scheme.
Tesco teamed up with Groundwork to launch its Bags of Help funding initiative, which sees grants raised from the sale of carrier bags being awarded to thousands of local community projects every year across the country.
The Penicuik Community Development Trust is currently trying to raise £2,900 for the Lost Garden project to create a detailed list of all the work required to restore its buildings and walls. This is the next step in the process of restoring the large Victorian walled garden to its former glory. Volunteers have been clearing the overgrown garden for the past five years and they grow and sell vegetables and fruit, grown without pesticides or chemicals, locally.
You can contribute to the Lost Garden Restoration Fund at mydonate.bt.com/charities/thelostgardenofpenicuik or by leaving a donation at the Pen-Y- Coe Press, 7 Bridge Street, Penicuik.
BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts is joining a coalition of states that are promising to expand existing efforts to share information on illegal guns and ultimately make progress on gun safety measures.
The Boston Globe reports Republican Gov. Charlie Baker says Massachusetts will join the information-sharing group, which consists of Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York and New Jersey.
Four Democratic governors announced the formation of “States for Gun Safety” on Thursday.
They urged other governors to join the group at a National Governors Association meeting this weekend in Washington, D.C.
Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy says they can’t wait for the federal government to act.
Baker, who attended the National Governors Association meeting, says the opportunity to share data among neighboring states is an interesting idea. He says Malloy told him about the coalition.
The syndication in Asia, which kicked off in February, was initially targeting proceeds of $400m. Mandated lead arrangers and bookrunners ABN Amro, DBS, ING Bank and Rabobank increased the loan to $500m after the deal was oversubscribed.
A total of 14 banks chipped in for the financing ...
Fundraiser Paul West and his wife Toni have made another £601 for charity after a retro disco in Sutton Bridge.
This was the second disco the pair, from Queen’s Street in the village, had put on for the Lincs and Notts Air Ambulance.
It was held at the Sutton Bridge Constitutional Club and Paul, who runs the authentic vinyl disco, Mental As Anything, arranged and paid for everything, including a great buffet, staff at the club bar and a brilliant vocal guitarist act, Alan Vibes of Wisbech.
He was supported by Donna and Mark Phillips and various other friends.
Paul has arranged another disco on December 9, this time with a Christmas theme.
This time the money will go to Macmillan Cancer Support, for Donna, who recently lost someone dear to her.
Paul is also arranging another charity classic car show on September 10 at Long Sutton Barns.
Kevin Mayer poses on the podium during the victory ceremony for the men's decathlon athletics event at London Stadium. Photo: Daniel Leal-Olivas/AFP
France's Olympic silver medallist Kevin Mayer won gold in the world decathlon on Sunday.
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Local artist Mark Ludy has written and illustrated some outstanding work if you are looking for a good book to read with your kiddos this summer. You can also add some of his very cool artwork to your home. Mark will also have a booth this weekend, June 1st- 3rd, at the People's Fair at Civic Center Park.
Five-time Grand Slam champion Maria Sharapova has received an invitation to play at the WTA’s Bank of the West Classic at the end of July as the Russian star continues her return from a doping suspension.
Sharapova’s comeback from a 15-month doping ban will include a stop at Stanford University for the July 31-Aug. 6 event, organizers announced on Wednesday.
Officials gave the 30-year-old Sharapova a wild-card entry as she gets set to compete in the tournament for the first time six years.
“I am excited to return to the Bank of the West Classic and would like to thank the tournament for giving me the opportunity to play,” Sharapova said.
Former world No. 1 Victoria Azarenka is also in the 28-player singles draw.
HALIFAX—A federal committee is in Halifax today to hear stories from survivors of human trafficking and people who provide support to victims of what some call a form of modern slavery.
It is the first cross-country stop for the 12 members of the Commons committee, who also plan on holding hearings in Montreal, Toronto, Edmonton and Vancouver.
They are studying the practice of human trafficking in Canada, which involves recruiting, transporting and detaining people for anything from domestic slavery, forced labour to sexual exploitation.
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This is sad news…a contestant that was supposed to air this season on “America’s Got Talent” died in a car accident over the weekend. Dr. Brandon Rogers was originally discovered covering Boyz II Men on Instagram and even toured with the band at one point.
His audition on “America’s Got Talent” is scheduled to air next month, but it’s unclear if they will air it or not. His family reportedly would love to see his episode air. He was 29.
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Miami Dolphins Leonte Carroo (88) catches a mid-field pass from QB Matt Moore as New York Jets Darron Lee (58) watches in the third quarter last season. CHARLES TRAINOR JR ctrainor@miamiherald.com
Last fall, like many people, I felt overwhelmed. A friend I loved had died at the end of the summer, and I had quarrelled with and parted from another.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health regulators want makers of popular anti-diarrhea drugs to sell their tablets in smaller amounts to make them harder to abuse.
The request comes amid a spike in overdoses from large doses of the over-the-counter drugs, which contain a small amount of an opioid.
The Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday it is asking manufacturers to package their medications in smaller quantities, such as eight tablets per package. Currently, some generic versions are sold in boxes of up to 200 tablets.
The key ingredient in anti-diarrhea medications like Imodium is part of the opioid family, an addictive drug class that includes morphine and oxycodone. At low doses, the medicine helps control diarrhea. But recent statistics show a rise in abuse of massive doses to try and get high.
Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort provided maps this month showing the status of ongoing environmental testing in the Laurel Bay housing community as it continues to respond to health concerns . The maps, answers to common questions and information about heating oil tanks were all posted to a website created to update families on the status of an ongoing investigation into possible health hazards at Laurel Bay.
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May 3 Primi sui Motori SpA:
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* Shares to be issued at price of EUR 1.74 per share by May 19
* The capital increase of up to 4.0 million euros ($4.36 million) approved on Feb. 13 will be considered completed on May 19 regardless of whether all the remaining shares will be placed Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9167 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
It was a dogged, gritty and hugely important three points.
Sheffield Wednesday moved a step closer to securing a play-off spot by beating Queens Park Rangers on Easter Monday.
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First half goals from Adam Reach and Daniel Pudil ensured the Owls sealed a fourth straight win to move up to fifth in the Championship table with three matches remaining.
Mid-table QPR switched to three up front in the closing stages in an attempt to rescue a result, but Wednesday, who were backed by over 3,000 fans in the capital, defended resolutely to extend their winning run.
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Boss Carlos Carvalhal said: “We knew that this would be one of our more difficult games. To play away against a technical team like QPR is not easy.
“We had to be very strong mentally, physically and tactically. We are in a good way at this point in the season.”
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James Joseph Martin, a Sacramento-area chiropractor who regularly appeared on local TV, was sentenced to a year in jail and five years' probation for posing as a medical doctor and charging his patients thousands of dollars for over-the-counter treatments. Courtesy of the Sacramento County Main Jail
XENIA TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WDTN) — The Ohio State Highway Patrol says distracted driving caused a single-vehicle crash in Xenia Township on Wednesday morning.
A woman driving an SUV hit a power pole just before 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday in the 1500 block of Jasper Road.
The crash knocked out power to the surrounding area.
Authorities say Jasper Road will be closed for 2-3 hours while DP&L works to restore power.
The woman driving wasn’t seriously hurt.
OSP says she may have been operating her GPS at the time of the crash.
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If you’re still paying your cable company a monthly modem rental fee, stop what you’re doing and buy your own for just $46. This model supports maximum download speeds of 680mbps, which should cover just about every cable internet plan out there. Just be sure to clip the $10 coupon to save.
Fire completely destroyed a double-wide at Town and Country Mobile Home Park on Hwy 34 south of Greenville Thursday. The call first came into the Cash Volunteer Fire Department at about 10:30, and firefighters from six departments, Lone Oak, West Tawakoni, Quinlan, Greenville, Union Valley and Caddo Mills provided mutual aid. No injuries were reported in the blaze. The cause of the fire has not been determined.
ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) — A man who frequently checked a teenager out of school without her parents' knowledge and fled to Mexico with her will soon be in the custody of Pennsylvania authorities.
Federal agents and Mexican authorities found 45-year-old Kevin Esterly and 16-year-old Amy Yu in Playa del Carmen on Saturday and flew them to Miami. The Miami-Dade State Attorney's office says an extradition hearing was held Monday for Esterly, and he will be returned to Pennsylvania in the next two weeks.
The girl arrived Sunday in Philadelphia and was taken home to Allentown, 60 miles (97 kilometers) away.
Esterly faces a felony charge of interference with the custody of a child. Authorities believe Amy willingly traveled with him to Mexico.
The families of six Americans kidnapped and killed in Colombia during the 1990s by the terrorist organization known as FARC are seeking potentially tens of millions of dollars in damages from banana giant Chiquita Brands International because of payments the company made to the group.
Jury selection is scheduled to begin Monday in West Palm Beach federal court in lawsuits that accuse Chiquita of violating the Anti-Terrorism Act.
Chiquita has admitted paying FARC — the Spanish acronym for the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia — about $220,000. But Chiquita insists it did so only to protect its employees and interests from violence.
The families claim Chiquita's financial support of FARC, as a known terrorist group, means it should be held responsible for the Americans' deaths and pay damages.
Former American neo-Nazi and Life After Hate co-founder Christian Picciolini was deeply disturbed by President Trump's decision to stop a U.S. government program that fought violent extremism in all forms from targeting white supremacists. "I think that's a mistake," Picciolini said, acknowledging that prior administrations have "recognized the threat within our own borders."
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LAHORE - The LHC Wednesday sought personal appearance of the secretaries of prosecution and SG&AD departments and other responsible officers on a petition seeking 15 per cent quota for recruitment of female prosecutors. CJ Syed Mansoor Ali Shah took up the matter and directed the officers concerned to explain as to why quota promised earlier by the government was not given to the lady lawyers.
The petitioners, through their counsel, argued that earlier on behalf of the provincial government that female lawyers would be given 15 per cent quota but later refused to honour the commitment. The counsel informed that the government had challenged this quota before Supreme Court.
He asserted that this government decision was based on malafide and should be declared as illegal. He also sought directions to recruit lady prosecutors according to the quota.
The hearing adjourned for today.
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Stuckey injured his knee during the Chargers' season finale Sunday against the Chiefs.
The Chargers' season is over and Stuckey will have plenty of time to return to full health in time for the start of the 2017 campaign.
Feb 3 (Reuters) - Brighton & Hove Albion secured their first Premier League win this year as they beat West Ham United 3-1 thanks to superb strikes from Jose Izquierdo and Pascal Gross in a thrilling game at the Amex Stadium.
Brighton's Glenn Murray opened the scoring with his ninth league goal of the season but Javier Hernandez, who said he had wanted to leave the club ahead of the January transfer deadline, equalised before the break after jinking past three defenders.
But Brighton's second-half goals were stunning. First Jose Izquierdo rocketed a shot past West Ham keeper Adrian from the edge of the area after 59 minutes and then Pascal Gross capped a fine display by scoring from 25 metres in the 75th.
West Ham's midweek signing from Preston North End, striker Jordan Hugill, came off the bench but Brighton held on to complete their first league double over West Ham and move level with the 12th placed visitors on 27 points. (Reporting by Neil Robinson; Editing by Ken Ferris)
Transformers: The Last Knight ? Dashcam
The promotion for The Last Knight continues even when we are really close to the local Premiere. Via Paramount Pictures Australia , we have a*Transformers: The Last Knight – Dashcam. The video is part of a viral campaign on YouTube, which includes content for other important channels. You may find some other videos soon, so keep checking your YouTube Accounts. You can check the video below and then share your thoughts at the 2005 Boards.The post Transformers: The Last Knight – Dashcam appeared first on Transformer World 2005 - TFW2005.COM
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MILWAUKEE -- If you're looking for something different to give as a gift this year, we've got an idea for you. A way to heat things up at your local Benihana. Carl spent the morning checking out their "Be The Chef" program.
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Get behind the hibachi grill and try your hand at being a Benihana chef with our Be The Chef packages. Give a gift that’s as unique as the Benihana experience itself. With Be The Chef gift cards, you’ll have a chance to train with one of our master teppanyaki chefs, then show off your skills in a special performance for three guests.
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Dahlen will be reassigned from AHL Utica to an organization in the Swedish Hockey League.
The Canucks have decided that the 19-year-old winger's development will be best supported by a full season in Sweden's top professional league, so Dahlen's next opportunity to make his NHL debut won't come until 2018-19. The 2016 second-round pick is definitely worth holding onto in dynasty formats, as he has the talent necessary to develop into a legitimate top-six NHL forward.
FLINT, MI - The man killed in a late-night shooting on the city's north side has been identified by police.
Police arrived at 11:16 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 5, to the 2100 block of West Home Avenue after receiving multiple 911 calls for shots fired.
Investigators found 31-year-old old Dewayne Larkin suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest, according to the Michigan State Police.
Larkin was taken to Hurley Medical Center and later died.
Police have not released any suspect information or additional details about the slaying, which occurred about two blocks from the Brownell/Holmes STEM campus.
Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call Detective/Trooper Andy Knapp at 237-6915, can report a tip anonymously to Crime Stoppers at P3tips.com or by calling 1-800-422-5245.
Man gunned down two blocks from north-side Flint elementary school
CLEVELAND (AP) — The leader of a breakaway Amish group in Ohio convicted in hair- and beard-cutting attacks is pushing to get his convictions overturned using arguments already rejected in court.
An attorney for 72-year-old Samuel Mullet Sr. says Mullet’s previous lawyer made mistakes during trial and in prior appeals.
In a Monday court filing, prosecutors say there were no errors that amounted to Mullet’s rights to due process being violated, and a judge should reject his request.
Defense attorneys say the 2011 hair- and beard-cutting attacks stemmed from family disputes. Prosecutors say the motive was religious, as hair and beards have spiritual significance in the Amish faith.
Mullet is serving an 11-year sentence. Of the 16 Amish community members convicted in the case, only Mullet remains imprisoned.
Gene Laoyan, right, celebrates with his son Generoso Vaughn Laoyan, left, after his graduation from Sheldon High School at Golden One Center in Sacramento on Wednesday, May 23, 2018. Renée C. Byer rbyer@sacbee.com
Gul Meena is starting a new life in Sweden after spending five years in a women's shelter in Afghanistan. The 18-year-old was attacked by her family with an ax after leaving her abusive husband.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – A man was seriously injured in a shooting during a robbery attempt at a South Nashville apartment complex
It happened at the Starline Apartments on Massman Drive around 1:15 a.m.
Metro police told News 2 the victim was found with at least one gunshot wound in the driver’s seat of a red car.
A passenger who was in the red car told Metro police three to four men wearing all black and speaking fluent Spanish robbed them at gunpoint.
The victim was taken to Vanderbilt University Medical Center in serious but stable condition.
The suspect left the area in a black GMC Yukon described by police at “loud” toward Murfreesboro Pike.
This is a developing story. Stay with News 2 and refresh this page for updates.
"We’re delighted to finalise the permanent signing of Martin to Newcastle United today."
Rafa has had his say on Martin Dúbravka, who becomes the Magpies' first arrival of the summer.
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MacSween adds their recruitment efforts for women have been successful, as Hamilton’s contingent of female officers has jumped from 21 to 24 per cent since 2014.
Wash and go ride
Got muddy on your last ride? Here’s how to take care of your waterproof riding clothing.
Wash it
Chuck it into the machine on a cool wash, avoiding regular detergents, as they can damage the DWR (Durable Water Repellent) coating that keeps your waterproof waterproof. Instead use a dedicated product like Nikwax, or pure soap powder/liquid.
Proof it
Every winter season (around now in fact) you should restore the DWR coating on your duds. Use Granger’s Proofer — it’s a wash-in product, so you can let the machine do the work again — close up all the zips and flaps and wash it warm, not hot, then tumble dry gently.
Repair it
Sooner or later you’ll probably hole your jacket or shorts on a rock, or particularly vicious bramble… don’t bin it, repair it. Send the garment off to Lancashire Sports Repairs, they’re Gore-Tex approved and can also repair other waterproof materials and footwear.
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Introducing Spare, a collection of poetry by Georgia Lundeen, Georgia will be down from Minnesota to sign books, hang out, and read some of her poems. Come down and have a drink and celebrate excellent written verse.
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Britain's biggest business groups have urged the Government to boost living standards and improve productivity in the country’s poorest regions, as part of an industrial strategy with “bold, focused and specific” objectives to make life better for ordinary people.
The Confederation of British Industry (CBI), British Chambers of Commerce and the manufacturers’ organisation EEF said industrial policies in the past have been vague and ineffective.
They added that the UK must avoid outdated ideas such as “picking winners”, the strategy which led the government to bail out failing companies in the 1970s.
It comes amid widespread concern over the relationship between the public and business. The Prime Minister has highlighted a breakdown of trust and has said that reform of corporate governance and a wider distribution of growth are required.
A woman says she likes GHOSTS better than men??!!
There’s a woman in England who says she’s had relations with 20 GHOSTS, and she likes them better than men! She even split up with her husband so she could just be with ghosts.
Jamie Redknapp has named his Premier League Team of the Week from Gameweek 31
Ex-Liverpool midfielder and pundit Jamie Redknapp has revealed his Team of the Week from the latest Premier League and FA Cup fixtures.
The 44-year-old’s former club stole the headlines with a thumping 5-0 win over Watford, leapfrogging Tottenham into third in the table.
Mohamed Salah is the most obvious pick in the Team of the Week after scoring four goals in the romp, while two of his Liverpool team-mates also make the cut.
Chelsea ace Willian is rewarded for his display against Leicester and Nemanja Matic was one of the few Manchester United players to avoid criticism from his manager Jose Mourinho – but who else makes the cut?
Take a look through the gallery above to see Jamie Redknapp’s Premier League and FA Cup Team of the Week from Gameweek 31.
HIGHLANDVILLE, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri man faces several charges accusing him of aiming a gun at a deputy before being caught with dozens of stolen firearms.
The Springfield News-Leader reports that 33-year-old Jason Roy Anderson of Boonville is held without bond following his arrest on Thursday in southwestern Missouri.
Christian County Deputy Lachlan Hicks was conducting traffic enforcement on Highway 65 when a pickup truck sped by and drove erratically before being stopped.
A probable cause statement says Anderson emerged from the truck and pointed a .22-caliber rifle at Hicks’ car. The weapon apparently jammed at some point. It was unclear if any shots were fired. The deputy was not hurt.
The suspect was subdued with a stun gun. Police say they found 53 firearms and 5,000 rounds of ammunition in the truck.
Dozens of people from Flint had a message for state officials Tuesday night.
They hand delivered "you owe me" notes.
They left more than 1,000 notes for Michigan's governor and attorney general.
The letters were stuffed into empty water bottles.
The residents say they are thirsty for safe drinking water, and demand their public officials do something about it.
Demonstrators demanded answers at the door, but representatives from the governor's and attorney general's offices told them to drop off their delivery and then asked them to leave.
Modest Growth Expected for Health Care IT
Nicholas Jansen joined Raymond James & Associates, Inc., in June 2006 as part of the health care research team focusing primarily on the services space, becoming an Analyst in 2011. During his time at the firm, his coverage broadened to encompass the pharma distribution channel, and his primary coverage responsibility now includes clinical laboratories, the human and veterinary diagnostics field, and health care information technology. Mr. Jansen has been recognized in the StarMine survey for estimate accuracy. He graduated from the University of Florida with a M.S. in finance, with undergraduate degrees in finance and economics as well. Profile
Mr. Jansen: Right now I cover three subsegments: health care information technology stocks, the clinical laboratories and diagnostics, and
April 3 KKR & Co LP
* KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc files for IPO of up to $100 million - SEC Filing
* KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc says it intends to apply for listing of its common stock on nyse under the symbol "KREF"
* KKR Real Estate Finance Trust - Upon completion of IPO, KKR will continue to control a majority of voting power of shares eligible to vote in election of co's directors
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J.D. Soileau stands on the front porch of his truly remarkable bousillage (mud made from a mixture of moss, dirt and water) house in Point Blue. Soileau was given the home, which is roughly 180 years old, by Woodrow Veillon in 1992 and he has since then filled it with antiques he has collected over the years. (Ville Platte Gazette photo by Claudette Olivier)
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VANCOUVER - The troubled inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls has named a new executive director.
Chief commissioner Marion Buller announced late Friday that former Assembly of First Nations adviser Debbie Reid has taken the job.
Reid is from the Skownan First Nation in Manitoba.
She was a special adviser to Assembly of First Nations National Chief Phil Fontaine when he held the job and has also worked for the federal government.
Buller says Reid has focused her entire career on working on behalf of Indigenous people.
The inquiry has run into troubled waters in recent months with criticism that victims' families weren't being adequately consulted about the shape of the inquiry.
March 31 Tivo Corp
* Tivo -on March 27, co, Tivo solutions, Fir Tree Value Master Fund, Fir Tree Capital Opportunity Master Fund and The Driehaus Entities executed settlement agreement
* Tivo Corp - terms of settlement, among other matters, provide that, in exchange for a release and dismissal of all asserted claims, will pay $12.80/share
* Tivo Corp says terms of settlement will be funded from a combination of cash held by exchange agent and cash on balance sheet
* Tivo Corp says terms of settlement will not have a material adverse effect on co's financial position or result of operations
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Former boxing world champion Paulie Malignaggi has kept his name in the headlines thanks to his sparring session with Conor McGregor.
Now, after UFC president Dana White released footage of McGregor appearing to “knock” Malignaggi down during one of those sessions, the boxer wants his chance at revenge.
“Yeah, at this point (we have to fight),” Malignaggi said during an appearance on The MMA Hour. “Now, the bad blood is there. We’ll have a fight.
“When he was landing, (that) was round 12. The round with the knockdown, I don’t remember. It could have been any round.”
McGregor, the reigning UFC lightweight champion, is set to meet Floyd Mayweather next Saturday night. His team has stated plans to return to the Octagon after that, and now Malignaggi is pointing to early 2018 for a bout with “Notorious.”
LARAMIE, Wyo. (AP) — Nate Grimes had a career-high 20 points to go with 12 rebounds as Fresno State thundered past Wyoming 80-62 on Saturday afternoon.
Fresno State sprinted to an early lead and went into intermission holding a 46-30 advantage. The Bulldogs finished with the largest victory margin in their history in a Mountain West road game.
The last time these teams met was last season when Wyoming took a 102-100 victory in four overtimes.
Wyoming had won four straight Mountain West games, including a 104-103 double overtime win over then No. 23 Nevada, before encountering the Bulldogs. The Cowboys have won six overtime contests this year, tying an NCAA Division I record.
Grimes made 8 of 11 field-goal attempts and Jaron Hopkins added 16 points with three steals and a block. Deshon Taylor had 15 points with three steals as Fresno State (16-8, 6-5) swiped the ball 10 times.
Hayden Dalton had 20 points and 11 rebounds for Wyoming (15-8, 6-4).
The end of 2017 is nearly upon us, and with the start of 2018 comes speculation about who will be the next Pritzker Prize winner. Will the jury honor an influential member of the "old guard," as they did in 2015 when they bestowed the award upon the late Frei Otto? Or will they recognize a young architect who is redefining the profession, as they did when they selected Alejandro Aravena? Will the award go to an individual or to two or more architects working together? And will it reward virtuoso spatial design irrespective of context, or will the selection be more political, as it was last year when locally-focused practice RCR Arquitectes took the prize?
We want to hear from our readers – not just about who probably will win the prize, but about who should win the prize, and why. Read on to cast your vote in our poll, and let us know in the comments whose name you'd like to hear announced in 2018.
Riverside’s North High School has a new leader.
Benjamin Nakamura will replace Principal Pamela Mshana, who is taking a job as principal on special assignment in the Riverside Unified School District.
Chuck Hiroto, a retired principal, has been interim principal since Mshana went on leave in late May. Nakamura, formerly principal at Summit Intermediate School in Rancho Cucamonga, starts at North on July 3. Summit is part of the Etiwanda School District.
Riverside Unified trustees recently approved Nakamura’s hire.
Nakamura previously worked as a math teacher before becoming an administrator in 2011. He has a masters of arts in curriculum and instruction from La Sierra University and received a bachelor of arts in liberal studies from Cal State Fullerton, a Riverside Unified news release states.
At Summit, Nakamura created elective classes and after-school programs in science, technology, engineering, arts and math. He also led efforts to improve student and adult teaching and learning, the release states.
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April 10Beijing Hualian Hypermarket Co Ltd :
* Says it issued the first tranche of short-term financing notes for 2017, worth 700 million yuan
* Notes are each with par value of 100 yuan, a term of 365 days and maturity date on April 7, 2018
* Bank of Beijing will serve as the main underwriter
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/Qr1fc8
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Fannie Mae has been hit with a proposed class action in San Francisco federal court by homeowners who say they were rejected for loans because the mortgage financing giant falsely reported that their homes had been in a foreclosure.
Filed on Saturday, the lawsuit said Fannie Mae misreported foreclosures in credit histories for thousands of consumers who had sold their homes in a short sale. In a short sale, an alternative to foreclosure, a bank allows a homeowner to sell a home for less than the amount owed on the mortgage and agrees to accept the proceeds to settle the loan.
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England’s Queen Elizabeth ill
“heavy CoLd” that forced England’s Queen Elizabeth to miss a Christmas Day church service left her unable to go to church again yesterday. The queen missed New Year’s Day church service at Sandringham because of a lingering “heavy cold”, Buckingham Palace has said. The monarch and Prince Philip both fell ill before Christmas, which forced […]
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According to this Billboard article, the BEST Boyband song of all time is…… Backstreet Boys “I Want It That Way.”
Now, even though I’m an NSYNC girl through and through… I totally guessed this song would be #1 on the list! And honestly, I get it. They had to create the “retire” on TRL because of the popularity of this song! I love it. And so does anyone else remotely close in age to me 🙂
What would be YOUR #1 song??
Billboard’s Top 5:
5. NSYNC – Tearin Up My Heart
4. One Direction – What Makes You Beautiful
3. The Beatles – I Want To Hold Your Hand
2. The Jackson 5 – I Want You Back
1. Backstreet Boys – I Want It That Way
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Authorities say an armed man who ran from security at a hotel in downtown San Antonio and tried to force his way into a room has been shot and killed by officers who confronted him.
Police Chief William McManus says hotel personnel became suspicious as the man wandered the lobby early Tuesday.
McManus says he fled to upper floors, attempted to enter one room and was confronted by two officers on the seventh floor.
The situation escalated and the officers fired, killing the unidentified suspect. It's not clear what prompted police to shoot.
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McManus says the suspect was not a hotel guest and appeared to be a laborer based on the clothes he was wearing.
The incident drew a heavy police presence downtown, with some blocks closed to traffic.
CINCINNATI (AP) — Bengals receiver A.J. Green says his injured right hamstring is feeling good, but he won’t play in the Pro Bowl.
Green severely strained the hamstring on Nov. 20 and didn’t play the rest of the season. He practiced without a problem and accompanied Cincinnati (6-9-1) to Houston for a game on Dec. 24, but the front office decided to hold him out.
Green said on Monday that his leg feels fine and he had no problems in practice leading up to the game in Houston. He says the leg doesn’t need surgery and will be fully healed in a couple of weeks.
He was picked for his sixth straight Pro Bowl, but says he won’t play because of the injury.
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April 20 Keycorp
* Keycorp - sees FY 2017 net interest income in range $3.7 billion - $3.8 billion - SEC filing
* Keycorp sees 2017 non-interest expense in the range of $3.65 billion to $3.75 billion
* Keycorp- for FY 2017 sees net charge-offs to average loans below targeted range of 40-60 BPS - SEC filing
* Keycorp says for 2017 expect provision to slightly exceed net charge-offs to provide for loan growth
* Keycorp - sees FY 2017 average deposits in range $104 billion - $105 billion - SEC filing Source text for Eikon: (bit.ly/2opIeqV) Further company coverage:
CHAMA, N.M. (KRQE) – It was a rare animal encounter in northern New Mexico.
A moose was spotted running in Ensenada south of Chama.
John Paul Maldonado got video of the moose — a very rare sight in New Mexico. They were introduced in southern Colorado in the 1990’s and have occasionally wandered into New Mexico, but not very often.
Back in 2004, two bulls wandered into New Mexico. One died of a bacterial infection, the other was tranquilized and returned to Colorado.
Game and Fish is researching to find out when the last sighting was.
ATWOOD, Ill. (WAND) - Atwood authorities responded to a deadly fire on Friday.
The Atwood Police Department and Atwood Fire Protection District responded to the 300 block of North Main Street to investigate a possible structure fire. When crews arrived they say they found that the fire was extinguished, but a body was located inside.
The body has been identified as 60 year old Jeffrey Browning. Mr. Browning was the resident and only occupant of the house. the cause of Mr. Browning's death is has not been confirmed, but will be after a toxicology reports come back.
Authorities say no foul play or suspicious circumstances are believed to be involved. The damage to the residence was contained to the living room.
The Douglas County Coroner and Illinois State Fire Marshal were called to assist in the investigation.
Countess Mountbatten of Burma, who survived the IRA bomb that killed her father, Earl Mountbatten, and her son, has died aged 93.
A statement from the family said: “Patricia Mountbatten died peacefully on Tuesday 13 June at her home in Mersham, Kent, surrounded by her children.”
A great-great-granddaughter of Queen Victoria and cousin to the Duke of Edinburgh, Lady Mountbatten’s life was devastated in August 1979 when the IRA blew up the family’s boat in Co Sligo.
A festival featuring three one-act plays takes place over three days starting on Thursday, July 5.
Guelph Little Theatre’s The Ward One Acts features 10 Ways to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse, Pawn and Three.
Performances take place July 5 at 8 p.m., July 6 at 8 p.m. and July 7 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.
“Locally written, locally directed, locally performed — come and join an amazing evening of theatre!” said a news release.
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It is going to be a long hot summer for the eurozone ahead of expected Italian elections in coming months.
On Wednesday the euro and Italian stocks and bonds staged a brief rally. But with continual uncertainty over Italian politics and Brexit negotiations, investors are
× Guests evacuated from Tacoma motel after man threatens to shoot people
TACOMA — A motel in Tacoma was evacuated Monday morning after police say a man threatened to shoot people.
Officers were called around 9:00 a.m. to Pacific Lodge on Pacific Avenue. According to Tacoma police, a man fired a round inside a room and then stepped outside with a rifle while threatening to shoot people.
Loretta Cool said the suspect then went back inside his room. Officers have been trying to communicate with the armed suspect, but he is not responding.
The motel was evacuated and SWAT was called to the scene.
Police said they were closing both directions of Pacific Avenue from South 88th to 92nd Street.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
ELK GROVE — Police in Elk Grove are searching for an elderly couple who are considered to be at-risk.
Dale and Donna Sassman left their Bradshaw Road home Monday around 6:30 p.m. They were driving their brown 2014 Nissan Altima with the California license plate 7KXS678.
Dale Sassman is said to suffer from Alzheimer’s disease and Donna Sassman has dementia and can easily become disoriented.
The Sassmans were last seen in Lincoln around 12:30 a.m. Tuesday morning.
Anyone with information about where the Sassmans may be is asked to contact the Elk Grove Police Department.
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About 200 pigs were rounded up at Wat King Kaew in Bang Phli district, Samut Prakan, on Wednesday and shipped off to a monastery in the northern province of Nan, following complaints from an adjacent public nursery the unbearable smell. Merit makers saved some pigs from a slaughterhouse years ago and gave them to the temple.
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We've crossed the halfway point of the NEC regular season and the race for the regular season championship, a top-four spot and one of the eight NEC Tournament berths is starting to heat up.
So where do we stand now versus where the teams were predicted by the head coaches back in October?
Seventy years ago, on this day, was our tryst with destiny. The hopes, articulated forcefully by Pandit Nehru in that great speech, seemed reasonable and reachable for those of us who grew up in that era. How far have these hopes been met and how far belied? The consolidation of parliamentary democracy was perhaps the most significant achievement of this era. The effectiveness of the political process in maintaining national unity was seen in the rapid integration of Princely States by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and the management of the linguistic reorganisation of states by Gobind ...
It is in this context that the net gains — from “business combination” and “sale of subsidiary” — should be viewed. The former helped add 2.42 million dinars and the latter brought in another 1.18 million dinars. In 2015, there were no revenues under these heads. Another major contributor to the total was investment income, at 741,826 dinars against the 11,413 dinars in 2015.
Valentina Shevchenko Annihilated Priscila Cachoeira (UFC Belem Highlights)
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Check out highlights from the UFC Fight Night 125 co-main event between Valentina Shevchenko and Priscila Cachoeira on Saturday in Belém, Brazil.
The UFC next makes its first trip to Perth, Australia, for UFC 221: Rockhold vs. Romero. With UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker currently on the sidelines, former titleholder Luke Rockhold faces Yoel Romero in the UFC 221 main event to battle for the interim middleweight title.
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BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) — The South Carolina Department of Transportation will temporarily close one lane of Old Mount Holly Road on Thursday, February 16.
We’re told the closure is to perform bridge repairs.
Signs, barricades, and flaggers will be in place in the construction zone.
The heart of an unborn child beat strong and steady through an amplified monitor, as physician Leslie Hayes examined a pregnant 40-year-old who recently was weaned from heroin with help from anticraving medication. Hayes and her colleagues treat more than 200 patients for drug-use disorders involving heroin and prescription opioid pain medication at a rural clinic in New Mexico's Espanola Valley, where rates of opioid addiction and mortality are among the nation's highest.
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A young dancer from Rathfern was crowned world champion at a recent competition in England.
Ellie Forbes (7), who dances for Fiona McKitterick School of Dance in Glengormley, picked up the prestigious accolade at the World Lyrical Dance Federation ( WLDF) World Championships.
The Kings Park Primary pupil competed in the championships in Stratford Upon Avon between July 28 and July 30.
After participating in preliminary heats, Ellie qualified in solo, pairs, quad and squad for the finals on July 30.
She finished first in solo, making her world champion. She was also first in squad with her five team mates making her a double world champion. She finished second in quad and third in pairs.
The Fiona McKitterick School of Dance is open to girls and boys aged three and over. For more information about the dance school, contact Fiona via Facebook.
TONASKET — The 83rd annual Founders’ Day, featuring a parade, street vendors, fun runs and a ProWest Rodeo is this weekend.
Tonasket Queen Madyson Clark and Princess Madison Miller of Oroville will reign over the festivities, in town and at the Comancheros Rodeo Grounds, 2 Rodeo Road...
It's been a month since Sikh officers in the NYPD have been allowed to wear turbans and grow out their beards - a reflection of Officer Gurvinder Singh in the 76th Precinct is one of about 160 Sikhs on the job citywide. He told News 12 Brooklyn that questions he gets about his appearance in the community represents an opportunity for progress and understanding.
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More jobs are coming to Pittsburg, Kansas. City officials were invited to a groundbreaking Thursday for the expansion of "Apex Stage".
It's owned by "Progressive Products" in Pittsburg which produces items including conveying equipment, storm shelters and mobile stages through "Apex Stage". The company is building a one-million dollar facility and adding ten new jobs including welders, fabricators and general labor jobs.
"We have been running at capacity for a while now but what's difficult is we can't solve our problem by just adding new people" said Progressive Products president Todd Allison. "The equipment that we build is so large we actually physically have to have more space."
The company hopes to have the expansion complete by the end of the year.
RICHMOND, Va. – Social media is a powerful force in the internet age, but when and how should you ‘friend’ your co-workers? Jillian Wagner, branch manager of Robert Half OfficeTeam in Richmond, visits our studio to discuss the options and etiquette for social media co-worker relationships. For more information you can visit https://www.roberthalf.com/va-richmond
The Honorable J Harvie Wilkinson III, associate justice of the Fourth US Court of Appeals in Richmond, Virginia, will speak for Constitution Day. He will draw on his recent memoir, "All Falling Faiths: Reflections on the Promise and Failure of the 1960's," which will be available for purchase. Judge Wilkinson will make timely observations about the current political climate based on his experiences. The Constitution Day address is cosponsored by the Henry H Fowler Program and the Turk Pre-Law Program.
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Goals from Højbjerg and Soares see off plucky Wigan as the Saints reach the semi-final in Mark Hughes’ first game in charge.
Three people have been hurt after a gas explosion destroyed a house and damaged several others.
The blast led to the evacuation of dozens of properties in Birstall, north of Leicester, on Monday morning.
Nearby homeowners described being woken up by a huge "bang" that shook doors and windows.
Leicestershire Fire Service said one semi-detached house had been "involved in gas explosion".
A neighbouring property also partially collapsed and six other properties had been affected, it said, adding that no fire or smell of gas had been reported.
Party-goer punches peer, paterfamilias
Vigilant villagers made a joint citizen’s arrest in the capital early yesterday morning after a drunken brawl erupted at a party meant to ring in the New Year.
The villagers gathered on Saturday evening, but one youth was more interested in confrontation than celebration.
He argued with another adolescent, until his target’s father tried to arbitrate, prompting the punk to punch both father and son in the face.
Nearby neighbours helped restrain the rabble-rouser until police arrived.
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KDE Frameworks 5.37.0 Released for KDE Plasma 5 Desktops with 119 Changes
KDE Frameworks 5.37.0 appears to be a major update compared to previous releases, and it adds a total of 119 changes across various components and apps for the latest KDE Plasma 5 desktop environments, including Plasma Framework, KWayland, KTextEditor, KIO, KCoreAddons, KConfig, KActivities, KArchive, KDeclarative, KDesignerPlugin, KHTML, KI18n, as well as Breeze icons. And the biggest changes included in this release are Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) for the KHTML engine, support to ipv*.route-metric in NetworkManagerQt, updated Akregator system tray icon, Qt5Widgets build support for Sonnet, cross-compilation support for the highlighting indexer, PowerShell highlighting, along with Pug and Jade syntax support.
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The right to freely choose where to live and work, considered a cornerstone of EU rights, is being questioned by Austria's vice chancellor Heinz-Christian Strache, calling for a reform of the European rule. "We must discuss openly, that it is not all good for European development, that all intellectual, well-educated east European potential is drawn to western Europe," the the far-right Freedom Party (FPO) leader said in Vienna.
Increase in road deaths worries Police
Police in Dedza have expressed worry over the increase in number of deaths caused by road accidents in the district. Dedza police spokesperson Edward Kabango said in an interview that last month’s statistics show an increase in number of accidents and deaths than the same period last year a …
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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. -- Whether you love sparkly gems or you have a future paleontologist in the family the 50th annual Jewelry, Gem and Mineral show is a can't miss event.
The Huntsville Gem and Mineral Society will be hosting the event on October 13-15 at the Jaycee Community Building on Airport Road.
There will be about 18 dealers offering a wide variety of minerals, crystals, jewelry, lapidary and rock-hunting supplies for sale. A Gem Dig will be available for the kids along with other family friendly activities.
Dates:
Friday, October 13 to Sunday, October 15
Hours:
Friday, October 13: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday, October 14: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday:, October 15: Noon to 5 p.m.
Prices:
LOS ANGELES (AP)  Sony Pictures Entertainment Chairman Tom Rothman says a "Jumanji" sequel is coming in December 2019, and Quentin Tarantino promised that his upcoming Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt movie will be the closest thing to "Pulp Fiction" that he's made.
Tarantino and DiCaprio just a few of the celebrities the studio brought out Monday night to Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas to hype its upcoming slate to the audience of theater owners and exhibitors at the annual CinemaCon convention.
Sony showed intense new footage from upcoming films such as "Venom" and "The Girl in the Spider's Web."
Its presentation also featured stars such as Will Ferrell, who sang a verse from Celine Dion's "My Heart Will Go On," and Gina Rodriguez, who spoke about the importance of the Latino audience.
TORONTO — Independent electrical power services company Spark Power Corp. has acquired Bullfrog Power, a green energy provider.
Canaccord Genuity Acquisition Corp., which announced a proposed merger with Spark Power last month, announced the deal Wednesday. Financial terms of the agreement were not immediately available.
Spark Power co-CEO Andrew Clark says the combination of the companies gives Spark an integrated capability and depth of expertise to deliver affordable and sustainable power solutions.
The companies are expected continue to operate under their respective brands.
In his cable, His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said expressed his sincere greetings along with best wishes to President Mugabe and his country's friendly people. Photo-File In his cable, His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said expressed his sincere greetings along with best wishes to President Mugabe and his country's friendly people.
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UI VC decries the effects of economic recession on staff
Gbenro Adesina/Ibadan The Vice Chancellor, University of Ibadan, UI, Professor Abel Idowu Olayika has decried the harsh realities of the economic recession confronting the premier university, stressing that its implications on the university community is unimaginable. Olayinka disclosed this in a mail he wrote to the staff of the institution and uploaded on Facebook. According to him, “The Management of the University of Ibadan once again restates its understanding of the harsh realities of the economic recession and its implications on members of the university community.
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ILLINOIS (WAND) - Illinois Department of Employment Security officials say businesses will be able to file reports and pay unemployment insurance taxes online starting next month.
The new features will be available through the department's website, "My Tax Illinois." Officials say businesses will be able to enjoy the upgrades to the tax system starting September 11.
Officials add that the upgrades, despite costing more than $11.5 million, will save an estimated $15 million.
Illinois Department of Employment Security Director Jeff Mays says, "We will have the most modern general tax system and the most modern unemployment tax system in the country on September 11."
For more information about Illinois' tax system, click here.
British police investigating new assault allegations against Kevin Spacey; Paris Jackson granted temporary restraining order against alleged stalker; Miles Teller cast as Goose's son in the long-planned sequel to "Top Gun." (July 4) AP
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Shaanxi Broadcast & TV Network Intermediary Group CO Ltd
* Says it plans to issue up to 800 million yuan ($119.94 million) A-share convertible bonds
Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2uCqoIl
Further company coverage: ($1 = 6.6700 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
April 12 VMware Inc
* VMware to acquire WaveFront to accelerate delivery of its cross-cloud management services
* VMware says terms were not disclosed.
* VMware Inc- VMware does not expect the transaction to have a material impact on its FY18 operating results Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
We have compiled some of the best tax refund images for this year.
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Tomorrow is tax day and there’s a lot of stress associated with filing your taxes, even if you’re getting money back. Tuesday will mark a day where many of us get a boost, while some of us pay taxes for the first time since last year.
We think it’s important to have a sense of humor on a day like today and tomorrow as we approach our times of refunds. Browse through the next few slides and check out what we have in store.
Happy refund.
April 6 IZEA Inc
* Reported bookings of $7.8 million for Q1 of 2017, up 5% from $7.4 million in same year-ago quarter
* Company expects revenue in 2017 to increase to $32-$33 million compared to $27.3 million in 2016
* Gross margins in 2017 are expected to range between 47% to 48% compared to 48% in 2016
* FY2017 revenue view $32.7 million -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The low hills along the coast of southeastern Bangladesh typically receive up to 40 inches of rainfall in a month at the peak of the monsoon — almost as much as Los Angeles averages in three years. To accommodate the masses of refugees who began crossing from Myanmar in August, sandy knolls were flattened and more than 1,000 acres of forests were chopped down, heightening the risk of landslides.
Islamic State claimed a spate of bombings in Baghdad that Iraqi officials said had killed at least 28 people, days after the Iraqi army and allied forces renewed their offensive to retake the group’s stronghold in Mosul.
The terror group on Monday claimed responsibility for three blasts in the Iraqi capital, two at hospitals and another in Sadr City, a predominantly Shiite Muslim neighborhood that is a frequent target of its attacks. In the Sadr City attack, day laborers gathered around a vehicle in front of a market...
NAPERVILLE, Ill. – A member of the Free Beer & Hot Wings radio show has been arrested for an alleged assault.
Joseph Gassmann, who is known on the show as “Producer Joe” was arrested Sunday in Naperville, Illinois, which is just west of Chicago in DuPage county.
He was arrested for two counts of domestic battery, which are Class A misdemeanors in Illinois.
The DuPage County Jail confirmed that Gassmann had been in custody. He was released Sunday morning. He is scheduled to be arraigned on the charges on April 23.
The Free Beer & Hot Wings show originates from Grand Rapids and is heard on radio stations in 26 states, according to the information page on their website. Gassmann is a Chicago native, according to his online biography.
The federal tax deadline is approaching — but you still have two days left to file your returns on time and avoid any penalties. The IRS urges you to do so electronically, because it is much likely to avoid errors. WFIR’s Evan Jones has more.
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If you're looking to adopt a dog, you may want to check out the newly renovated Broome County Dog Shelter.
Broome County Executive, Jason Garnar along with representatives from the shelter spoke about some upgrades to the building including news walls, floors and windows-- just in time to show off some of the dogs ready to be adopted.
Kelly Conlon, Manager, Broome County Dog Shelter said, "If anybody's in the market to adopt a dog, obviously come all over we've got dogs of all shapes and sizes here from Great Danes to little Yorkies"
The Broome County Dog Shelter will be holding its 6th annual open house on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. For more info on dog adoption you can visit: http://www.gobroomecounty.com/shelter/
By Beth Brogan , BDN Staff • April 24, 2018 9:58 am
A Lisbon woman whose body was found in a pond Sunday evening died by accidental drowning, the state medical examiner’s office has determined.
The woman, whose body was found in a small pond off Potter Road in Lisbon, was identified as Carol Plourde, 61, Lisbon police Chief Marc Hagan said in a release Tuesday morning.
Police were called to the pond after the property owner discovered the body, Hagan said Monday.
Maine state troopers and game wardens assisted with the investigation.
Pending new information, the case will be closed, Hagan said. Anyone with additional information can call Lisbon Police Detective Sgt. Bill Tapley.
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Funds will support the Sylvan Lake Spray Park fundraising initiative
The Sylvan Lake Child Care Society donated $5,000 to the Sylvan Lake Spray Park fundraising initiative.
Cindy Pelletier and Josee Kykkanen are shown presenting the cheque to the Sylvan Lake Spray Park Co-Chair, Megan Chernoff-Hanson.
Their donation will help purchase a small water feature, recognition on the Donor Wall, photo opportunities and more.
You are Superheroes! Fundraising is on-going and many sponsor opportunities are available.
The Spray Park will be located at Leader Field.
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Women don't go to abortion clinics to HAVE babies, but that's what happened at Jackson Women's Health Organization Wednesday.
A woman came in for the procedure and complained of back pain. During a preliminary examination, the doctor noticed blood and discovered the woman was actually in labor about to give birth.
By the way, it is a girl and both baby and mother are just fine.
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CLEVELAND (AP) – A daughter of the elderly Cleveland man shot and killed in a gruesome video posted on Facebook says he was a gentle person, with nothing mean about him.
Debbie Godwin says her father, 74-year-old Robert Godwin Sr., was shot Sunday afternoon while he was picking up aluminum cans. She says he “wasn’t harming anyone.”
Authorities are telling people in Cleveland, as well as Pennsylvania, New York, Indiana and Michigan, to be on the lookout for the suspect, 37-year-old Steve Stephens.
Cleveland’s police chief is telling residents to be careful.
Debbie Godwin says her father was retired and had 10 children. She says he spent the day before the shooting doing one of the things he loved most, fishing in Lake Erie.
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — An Ohio man accused of plowing his car into counter-protesters at a white nationalist rally in Virginia is set to make his first court appearance.
Col. Martin Kumer, superintendent at the Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail, says 20-year-old James Alex Fields Jr. has a bond hearing Monday morning.
Fields is charged with second-degree murder and other counts after authorities say he drove into the crowd, fatally injuring one woman and hurting 19 others.
Fields has been in custody since Saturday. Jail officials told The Associated Press they don’t know if he’s obtained an attorney.
A high school teacher said Fields was fascinated with Nazism, idolized Adolf Hitler and had been singled out by school officials in the 9th grade for his “deeply held, radical” convictions on race.
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Treasury Sanctions 6 People, 7 Cos. Over Terrorism Ties
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 9:05 PM EST) -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury on Friday sanctioned six people and seven companies in Africa and the Middle East for supporting terrorism, a decision the agency said specifically targets Al-Inmaa Engineering and Contracting, one of Lebanon’s largest real estate businesses.
The Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control issued its sanctions under a George W. Bush-era executive order that targets terrorists and those supporting them. U.S. citizens and companies are now generally restricted from doing business with the 13 sanctioned people and businesses, the Treasury said....
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April 3 Healthscope Ltd :
* Asx alert-Healthscope announces appointment of new MD and ceo
* Appointment of Gordon Ballantyne as managing director and chief executive officer of Healthscope, effective 15 may 2017
* Gordon Ballantyne to succeed Robert Cooke as healthscope managing director and ceo
* Most recently Ballantyne was group executive of Telstra's domestic retail business
* Cooke will remain available to assist company with a smooth transition to new leadership until april 2018 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil's National Petroleum Agency says that for the first time, the country's pre-salt oil reserves now account for more than half of its production of oil equivalent.
The agency said on its website Wednesday that Brazil extracted 1.685 million barrels of oil from pre-salt reserves. That was 50.7 percent of the overall production of 3.325 million barrels.
The reserves lie offshore in the Atlantic more than a mile (1.6 kilometers) below the ocean's surface and under an additional 2.5 miles (4 kilometers) of soil and corrosive salt.
According to the agency, Brazil's pre-salt reserves accounted for 40 percent of total production in 2016.
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A pollster hired by Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach has testified that he conducted a survey of 500 adults and found just one person who couldn’t produce a document proving U.S. citizenship.
The Topeka Capital-Journal reported Monday his testimony came on the seventh day of a bench trial challenging the Kansas proof-of-citizenship requirement. Pollster Pat McFerron also acknowledged possible bias in his survey under questioning by an attorney for the American Civil Liberties Union.
U.S. District judge Julie Robinson allowed McFerron to testify, even though he was not identified as an expert witness before the deadline that had been set by the judge.
McFerron is president of Cole Hargrave Snodgrass, a firm which primary caters to Republican candidates. He was paid $9,000 for his survey.
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March 31 Da An Gene Co., Ltd. of Sun Yat-sen University :
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9th Circ. Botched Escobar Standard, High Court Hears
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 7:36 PM EST) -- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is pushing the U.S. Supreme Court to review a Ninth Circuit ruling that let False Claims Act litigation proceed against Gilead Sciences Inc., saying the ruling “disregarded” key elements of the high court’s Escobar decision.
In an amicus brief filed Thursday, the Chamber endorsed Gilead’s recent petition for high court review. Gilead contends that the Ninth Circuit erred by reviving a whistleblower suit alleging it fraudulently misled the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and the Chamber strongly agreed on Thursday....
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T.J. Leaf scored 18 points, Domantas Sabonis added 17 and Indiana won at Cleveland as LeBron James missed his second straight preseason game. James hurt his ankle last week but has been practicing. Dwyane Wade led Cleveland with 20 points and Jae Crowder added 17.
INDIANA: Victor Oladipo, who was acquired in the deal that sent Paul George to Oklahoma City, scored 14 points on 6-for-12 shooting and had five assists.
CLEVELAND: Derrick Rose scored 15 points and Kevin Love added nine points, seven rebounds and five assists.
UP NEXT: The Pacers (2-0) play at Detroit on Monday. The Cavaliers (0-2) play at Washington on Sunday.
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The former chief executive of Deutsche Boerse could still receive millions of euros over the next four years, the company disclosed today in its annual report.
Carsten Kengeter, who stepped down at the end of 2017 after an investigation into allegations of insider trading of shares in London Stock Exchange (LSE), will take home €1.5m (£1.3m) in cash until the end of August.
The ex-boss of the German stock exchange received his monthly base salary of €125,000 between January and March, and from April to August he will be handed €222,000 each month in contractually agreed non-competition compensation.
Kengeter will also be able to receive up to €7.5m through his long-term incentive plan in three tranches between 2019 and 2021.
He has no pension claims however, as his previous claims on pension benefits lapsed when he left the company, Deutsche Boerse said.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — New federal data show that black students continue to be expelled and suspended from school much more frequently than their white peers.
The report released by the Education Department on Tuesday is likely to add to an already tense national debate about what causes such racial disparities. Civil rights groups believe that racial bias is at play and insist that federal protections are necessary. Other experts say that imposing discipline restrictions on schools causes chaos in classrooms.
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos is considering scrapping Obama-era rules that were meant to counter those disparities.
Data shows that while black students represented 8 percent of all enrolled students in 2015-2016, they accounted for 25 percent of suspensions. Black girls made up 8 percent of all students and 14 percent of suspensions.
New Delhi: Rahul Gandhi has been elected Congress president unopposed, announces Mullappally Ramachandran, Congress leader. "Eighty-nine nomination proposals were received, all were valid. Since there was only one candidate. I hereby declare Rahul Gandhi elected as the president of Indian National Congress," he said.
The 47-year-old Gandhi will be the sixth Nehru-Gandhi scion to helm the party. His mother and incumbent party president Sonia Gandhi had signed the first nomination paper for the election of her son.
In all, over 90 sets of nominations were said to have been filed supporting Gandhi before the deadline expired at 3 pm on December 4. Had there been any contest, today (December 11) would have been the last date for withdrawal. Since there was no other nomination, Rahul has been declared elected today. The BJP says this was an election that he was bound to win since dynastic succession is the norm. The BJP says this was an election that he was bound to win since dynastic succession is the norm.
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The Left Wing LIVE: Luke Fitzgerald on Grand Slam achievement - and whether Ireland can win the 2019 World Cup
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On tonight's live episode of The Left Wing, Luke Fitzgerald and Will Slattery are joined by Irish Independent rugby correspondent Ruaidhri O'Connor to look back on Ireland's Grand Slam win.
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Police chief: We have "seen similarities" in the latest Austin bomb and three that detonated previously.
My Bloody Valentine have made good on their promise to reissue their first two albums, 1988’s Isn’t Anything and 1991’s Loveless, on vinyl.
Available on January 18th, the fully analog, 180-gram LPs are remastered from the original analog tapes. They come packaged in a heavy weight tip-on style gatefold sleeve with a poly lined printed inner sleeve. Pre-orders are now ongoing through the band’s website.
The reissues come in anticipation of Kevin Sheilds’ appearance at Sigur Ros’ holiday festival, Norður og Niður. On the festival’s artist page for Shields, a bio claims the musician is “working on material for a new My Bloody Valentine album to be released in 2018.” If true, this as-yet-untitled record would mark the shoegaze outfit’s first full-length since the 2013 comeback LP, m bv, and their fourth overall.
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“The Internet Archive is an indispensable resource for web users, backing up websites and documents and providing copies of historical software, such as the earliest home console and arcade games,” Andrew Liptak reports for The Verge. “Now, there’s a new collection that should delight anyone who grew up in the 1980s: an entire cache of Macintosh programs that you can play right in your browser.”
“Earlier today, the site released a new software library: emulated programs from Macintosh computers dating from 1984 through 1989,” Liptak reports. “The best part is that you can emulate the programs right in your browser.”
Liptak writes, “It’s a great way to remember computers from long ago, or to get a feel for what the user experience was like if you weren’t around for them.”
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Asustek Computer nets NT$26 for 2016
Monica Chen, Taipei; Adam Hwang, DIGITIMES [Wednesday 15 February 2017]
Asustek Computer has released its unaudited financial report for the fourth quarter of 2016, leading to net EPS of NT$25.85 (US$0.834) for 2016.
Asustek posted consolidated revenues of NT$126.398 billion, net operating profit of NT$5.068 billion and net profit of 4.937 billion and net EPS of NT$6.65 for the fourth quarter. Own-brand sales revenues for the quarter stood at NT$117.2 billion.
The company recorded own-brand sales revenues of NT$428.725 billion and own-brand net operating profit of NT$17.395 billion as well as consolidated revenues of NT$466.802 billion, net operating profit of NT$18.752 billion and net profit of NT$19.203 billion for 2016.
Hope you enjoyed Sounds of the Season on KFOR Sunday afternoon during the 70th annual State Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. Hundreds gathered in the Rotunda of the State Capitol Building to sing and celebrate. The 24′ Blue Spruce donated by Roger and Vicki Lansman of Ord, who own a house at 34thand Dudley in Lincoln, features ornaments from each of Nebraska’s 93 counties.
There's nothing more effortlessly stylish than throwing on a straw hat and sundress in the summer. But why blend in with the masses when you could combine two easy summer pieces into one complicated-to-move-in lewk?
French designer Jacquemus unveiled a new summer dress this week, made entirely of eight straw hats sewn together. The dress is unlined and made 100 percent of straw, which sounds like an incredibly comfortable and not-at-all itchy experience on a hot summer day. Available to shop exclusively at Ssense, the Jacquemus design retails for $3,050.
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PARIS (AP) - France's Interior Ministry says a man who drove his car into a pizzeria was apparently suicidal and the incident is not believed linked to terrorism.
Ministry spokesman Pierre-Henry Brandet said on BFM television that the man was born in 1985 and was believed to have tried to commit suicide last week.
Brandet said a young girl was killed and four people were injured in a condition of "absolute emergency." He said eight others were slightly injured.
The man was arrested soon after the attack Monday night in the town of Sept-Sorts east of Paris.
A police official said the man was psychologically unstable and had no police record. The official says investigators are not searching for accomplices.
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* India cenbank deputy Mundra says going forward capital will be needed to support growth of banks
* India cenbank deputy Mundra says there will be case specific resolutions required for addressing banks asset quality
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* India cenbank deputy Acharya says part of reason to narrow policy corridor is to anchor money market rate closer to policy rate
* India cenbank chief Patel says farm loan waivers engender moral hazard
* India cenbank chief Patel says need to create a consensus so that loan waiver promises are "eschewed"
* India cenbank chief Patel says more measures on NPA resolution will be put in place
* For the detailed report on the RBI policy review see: (Reporting By Suvashree Dey Choudhury and Devidutta Tripathy)
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Donald Trump was reportedly told that his former national security adviser Michael Flynn had misled the vice president about his contacts with Russia six days into his presidency, but kept it a secret.
Create homeowners. That's the mission behind the Kansas City Land Bank's latest campaign to rid the city of blight and vacant houses.
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The 2017/18 Absa Premiership season is under way. Can Bidvest Wits defend their title? Will Soweto giants Kaizer Chiefs or Orlando Pirates emerge victorious? Or will the bookies' favourites, Mamelodi Sundowns, taste success for a record eighth time? Stay glued to Sport24 to find out!
A collaboration between scientists at University of Washington and University of Michigan has led to the development of a new way of imaging atherosclerosis within blood vessels. The technology relies on delivering a tiny camera into a vessel’s lumen and illuminating the plagues using red, green, and blue lasers. The scanning fiber endoscope (SFE) was originally developed at UW to visualize cancer cells, but its small size and multi-modal imaging warranted testing its capabilities inside of vessels.
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Highway 3 has been blocked to traffic in both directions between the Hativah 7 Junction and Latrun due to a gravel spill.
The congestion is also affecting Route 1. The police are making intermittent adjustments to traffic to help clean the road.
A single approach to the organization of psychological training of combat units will increase the moral and psychological stability of personnel in stressful situations when performing educational and combat tasks, as well as overcome fears associated with taking on the enemy. The participants went through the psychological obstacle course, which included the assault of multi-storey buildings and crossing wired fences, blockages and burning ditches.
Kurtis Drummond didn’t stay unemployed for long. The Houston Texans re-signed the safety to the practice squad less than 48 hours after cutting him to sign linebacker Ben Heeney.
Drummond is now in his third NFL season, all spent in Houston. The former undrafted free agent from Michigan State has seen limited action, playing almost exclusively on special teams in 13 career games.
The move came with odd timing for the Texans. Heeney is sidelined with a lingering knee injury, so he will not be available to play right away. Drummond knows the defense and has the desired experience on special teams.
LOS ANGELES (AP)  Marvel's continuing space opera "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" has yet to hit theaters, but plans are already in the works for the third installment.
On Monday, James Gunn announced on Facebook that he would be returning to write and direct "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3." Gunn also wrote and directed the first and second "Guardians" films.
The franchise stars Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista and features the voices of Bradley Cooper and Vin Diesel.
In his post, Gunn said that "Guardians 3" will come after 2018's "Avengers: Infinity War" and conclude the story of this iteration of Guardians of the Galaxy, helping to launch Marvel's next 10 years.
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Liverpool star Mohamed Salah is the best player in the world right now, according to club great Steven Gerrard.
Salah produced yet another irresistible display to guide Jurgen Klopp's side to a 5-2 win over Roma in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final on Tuesday.
The Egypt international scored a first-half brace and set up goals for Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino after the interval at Anfield.
Gerrard believes Salah, who has netted 43 goals this season, is currently better than Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
"He's in the form of his life," he said on BT Sport .
"It's difficult to compare him to your Ronaldos and Messis because they've done it for so long and they've been consistent year in, year out.
"But without a shadow of a doubt he's the best player on the planet right now."
A late lapse saw Liverpool concede two goals, leaving Roma with hope heading into next week's second leg.
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (AP) — It will be first come, first served for two states wanting to take custody of a Minnesota woman who is suspected in two killings.
Lois Riess waived extradition Monday before a judge in Brownsville, Texas. The 56-year-old fugitive was the subject of a national hunt after her husband, David Riess, was found fatally shot last month at their home in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota.
Authorities believe Lois Riess fled to Florida and killed Pamela Hutchinson to assume her identity. Hutchinson was found dead with gunshot wounds earlier this month in Fort Myers Beach, Florida.
Atiku in secret talks with PDP over 2019 presidential election
Ex-Vice president, Atiku Abubakar has began secret talks with some leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). According to This Day, he is exploring a possible return to the party and to contest on its platform in the 2019 presidential election. The discussions are coming on the heels of the pressure from the Adamawa chapter […] Atiku in secret talks with PDP over 2019 presidential election Read Full Story
Tweets from the president over the weekend reignited questions about whether he will fire special counsel Robert Mueller -- "The View" co-hosts discuss.
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In Brooklyn, a gun-toting killer shot Kester Anthony, 23, around the corner from his home on E 96th St. and Glenwood Road in Canarsie just before 9:30 p.m., police sources said. The shooter fired, dropping Anthony to the ground, then walked up and pumped a second bullet into him, sources said.
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C/League: Salah becomes first African to score 10 goals in single season
Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah has become the first African player to score 10 goals in a single Champions League (CL) campaign, FIFA says on its Twitter handle @Fifacom. The Egyptian has surpassed Samuel Eto’o’s record for most goals scored by an African player in a single CL season. Salah scored two first half goals for his team against AS Roma in the first leg Champions league semi final encounter at Liverpool which eventually ended 5-2 in favour of Juergen Kloop’s side on Tuesday.
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Fire damaged a house and claimed the life of a pet in Ross on Tuesday.
The fire at the home in the 100 block of Varney Street was reported just after 1 p.m.
Smoke was seen pouring out of the home, the Trib's news partner, WPXI-TV, reported. Firefighters from 15 departments responded and had to contend with the heat, which reached into the upper 80s to near 90.
No one was home at the time, WPXI reported, but a neighbor went in the house to rescue a puppy. It later died, Ross fire Marshal John Reubi told WPXI.
According to WPXI, Reubi said firefighters had problems at the back of the building, where the fire was up in a wall. But the heat was said to be the biggest challenge.
The cause of the fire was not known. It was not considered suspicious.
Brian C. Rittmeyer is a Tribune-Review staff writer. Reach him at 724-226-4701, brittmeyer@tribweb.com or via Twitter @BCRittmeyer.
LAS VEGAS (AP)  Testimony has resumed in federal court in Las Vegas in the trial of six men accused of wielding weapons to force federal agents to abandon a round-up of Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy's cattle in April 2014.
A U.S. Bureau of Land Management agent, Rand Stover, returned to the witness stand Tuesday for questioning about escalating tension between government officials and Bundy family members in the weeks before the armed standoff.
Prosecutor Steven Myhre (MY'-ree) asked Stover on Monday about confrontations that led roundup supervisors to ramp up security around federal agents and contract cowboys enforcing court orders to collect Bundy cattle in March 2014.
The six defendants face of charges including conspiracy, firearm offenses and assault on a federal officer.
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The secret behind the Aussie accent revealed
There’s no such thing as a single ‘British’ or ‘American’ accent…
Rather, both countries possess a myriad of different accents within their borders- some subtley different, others vastly dissimilar from one another.
But apparently, it is the same for visitors who come to our country!
We actually have a broad range of accents in Australia- but where did those accents come from and why and how do they vary from state to state?
Dean Frenkel lectures in public speaking and communications at Victoria University. According to him, a little too much grog back in the day might have had a lot to do with how we speak now.
Listen in to hear more of Dean’s controversial statements about our Aussie accent.
Stocks could struggle for the rest of the year to break above January's record levels as volatility picks up and sentiment dwindles, according to Morgan Stanley strategist Mike Wilson.
BRPD looking for gunman in North Harco Drive shooting
BATON ROUGE- Authorities are searching for a man they say is responsible for killing another man earlier this month.
Investigators believe that Marcus Clay and the suspect were involved in an altercation prior to the shooting. The incident happened May 20 in the 1800 block North Harco Drive.
Authorities say Clay was seen in the area suffering from apparent gunshot injuries. Clay was transported to a local hospital but later died from his injuries.
Anyone with any information on the identity of the suspect is urged to contact the Violent Crimes Unit at 389-4869.
The CEO of athletic wear manufacturer Under Armour is resigning from the President's American Manufacturing Council, saying his company "engages in innovation and sports, not politics."
Kevin Plank's announcement comes after Merck CEO Kenneth Frazier announced he was leaving U.S. President Donald Trump's business advisory board.
The resignations come after Saturday's violent confrontation between white supremacists and counter-protesters in Charlottesville, Va. Trump initially bemoaned violence on "many sides," though on Monday he described members of the KKK, neo-Nazis and white supremacists as "criminals and thugs."
Frazier said the country's leaders must "honour our fundamental values by clearly rejecting expressions of hatred, bigotry and group supremacy."
Plank is not specifically mentioning Trump or Charlottesville, but says his company will focus on promoting "unity, diversity and inclusion" through sports.
ANTONIO BERRIOS RYAN ANDERSON Two men were arrested Tuesday after they entered a Burger King Restaurant in Palmetto and robbed the store manager at gunpoint. Both men were dressed in all black at the time of the robbery. Detectives with the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office believe the same two men are responsible for the…
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The CEO of Airbus says it will reveal the first results of its majority stake in Bombardier Inc.'s C Series program at an upcoming international airshow near London.
Tom Enders didn't specifically mention whether new orders will be announced at Farnborough, the premier aerospace show where the world's largest aircraft manufacturers sign important orders.
But he promised 3,000 Bombardier employees who gathered in a C Series assembly hangar that Airbus will fight hard for every C Series deal in every aircraft campaign.
Enders says Airbus needs the C Series to add an aircraft with 100 to 150 seats to its portfolio.
Bombardier CEO Alain Bellemare says the new partnership, which officially took effect on July 1 will ensure the plane's success.
He thanked the federal and Quebec governments for supporting the plane's development and saving 2,000 jobs in Mirabel and Montreal.
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A power outage affecting 471 National Grid customers is reported along Clinton Street Road in Stafford and is also, we are told, causing a power outage at Genesee Community College.
The outage was reported at about 4:30 a.m.
A repair crew has been assigned, according to National Grid. The estimated time of power restoration is 8:30 a.m.
The area affected runs along Route 33 from about Seven Springs Road to nearly Route 237 and includes parts of Horseshoe Lake and up to Byron Road.
UPDATE 8:40 a.m.: The ETA for repairs has been revised to "assessing conditions."
UPDATE 8:57 a.m.: The size of the outage area has been reduced to 137 customers, between Clinton Street Road and Byron Road. The college is no longer included in the outage area.
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Supreme Court has turned down an appeal from a man who committed robbery and other crimes on a single day when he was 16 and now isn’t eligible for parole until he’s 112 years old.
The justices on Monday left in place defendant Bobby Bostic’s 241-year sentence. Bostic’s lawyers argued that the prison term violated the Constitution’s ban on cruel and unusual punishment.
The former St. Louis judge who sentenced Bostic had urged the high court to hear the case. She now believes Bostic’s prison term is unjust.
Missouri Attorney General Josh Hawley said a 2010 Supreme Court ruling that outlawed life sentences for people under 18 who didn’t kill anyone applies only to a sentence for one crime. Bostic was sentenced for his role in 18 crimes.
A 36-year-old man was sentenced to 44 years in prison Thursday after he was found guilty of murdering a man while he slept, pointing a gun at the man’s elderly mother and stealing marijuana.
Ronnie Williams and Corey Carroll, 25, broke into an Adams County home in early December 2016 as Steven Kent, 55, and Marilyn Kent, 80, slept, according to a statement from the Adams County District Attorney’s Office.
Marilyn Kent, who is disabled and was on oxygen at the time, heard yelling in her son’s bedroom followed by six gunshots. Williams next came into her room and held a gun to her head. Carroll told Williams not to shoot her, according to the DA’s office.
The two, who wore ski masks and rubber gloves, left with two freezer bags of marijuana. They were arrested later in the month.
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Marissa Miranda organizes art show featuring student paintings and drawings Art Instructor Marissa Miranda organized an exhibition of painting and drawings completed by her students at Sherwood Elementary School. Check out this story on thecalifornian.com: http://www.thecalifornian.com/story/news/2017/06/02/marissa-miranda-organizes-art-show-featuring-student-paintings-and-drawings/363730001/ Sherwood Elementary has been lucky to have Marissa Miranda as its art teacher since she graduated from CSU Monterey Bay in 2010.
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Lions defensive end Kerry Hyder will miss the remainder of the season with a torn Achilles after he suffered the injury in Sunday's game against the Colts.
Hyder, a breakout star who led the Lions last season with eight sacks, was pressuring Indy quarterback Scott Tolzien in the first quarter when he slipped and hit the ground, immediately clutching his lower left leg.
Trainers attended to him for several minutes before he left the field on a cart.
Lions coach Jim Caldwell would not disclose that Hyder suffered a torn Achilles after the game, though the severity of the injury was later confirmed Monday.
"It's significant. The doctors, that's the initial impression," Caldwell said, via ESPN. "When we have something certain, we'll release it. But I'll tell you it's significant."
A St. Clair teen who was airlifted to St. Mary’s in Rochester with life-threatening injuries after a crash Friday is in serious,but stable condition, the hospital said Monday.
Levi Tyler Toon’s Chevy pickup was hit from behind by a distracted driver when the 17-year-old slowed and activated his left blinker. The impact caused his car to go into the opposite lanes, where it was also hit by a dump truck.
Four vehicles total were involved in the crash, which closed Highway 60 in both directions for over two hours.
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., may have slyly outlined her 2020 presidential campaign platform Saturday at an Atlanta conference. During a speech, Warren pushed the Democratic party to move left and abandon Bill Clinton-era policies. Warren spoke at the liberal activist annual gathering, Netroots Nation, to around 1,000 people according to the New York Times Sunday. The…
People can learn the basics of origami for fun and for free at a June 7 program at Mentor Public Library.
Jenn Cline from Ohio Paper Folders will present a spring-themed, hands-on workshop that teaches the fundamentals of origami at 6 p.m. at the Main Branch — 8215 Mentor Ave. in Mentor, according to a news release.
The program is open to everyone. However, the library requests that people register beforehand at www.mentorpl.org or by calling the library at 440-255-8811, ext. 216.
Andrea Etzel, publication manager for Kansas Magazine, stopped by to share some state parks in Kansas that we should check out this summer.
Cold calls target the most vulnerable members of society
Regulator Ofcom and watchdog the Information Commissioner's Office have powers to fine rogue firms. But Mr Kerr argues loophooles in existing legislation mean too many people are bombarded with unwanted calls with Scots the worst affected.
Nine in 10 households north of the Border receive an unwanted call each month. Many are aimed at vulnerable people, including the elderly.
Today he put down a Ten Minute Rule Bill, a form of Private Member's Bill, in the Commons.
His proposals would mean tougher penalties for those responsible and tighten up the definition of nuisance calls.
NEW YORK, April 23 U.S. stock futures opened sharply higher on Sunday after centrist Emmanuel Macron took the first round of voting in the French presidential election.
Macron will face far-right leader Marine Le Pen in a May 7 runoff and opinion polls on Sunday had him easily winning the final clash.
Futures snapshot at 6:15 p.m. EDT (2215 GMT):
* S&P 500 e-minis were up 22.25 points, or 0.95 percent, with 37,267 contracts changing hands.
* Nasdaq 100 e-minis were up 48.25 points, or 0.89 percent, in volume of 4,702 contracts.
* Dow e-minis were up 185 points, or 0.9 percent, with 3,382 contracts changing hands.
(Reporting by Rodrigo Campos; Editing by Peter Cooney)
Social media may be more detrimental to young girls than boys.
Nearly 10,000 adolescents in the UK were asked about their use of social media and their overall happiness.
Girls who spent more time on social media sites at the age of 10 had more emotional and behavioral problems than less frequent users.
There was no such association among boys.
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Indiana governor planning trips to Israel, Europe in May
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana's governor is planning economic development trips to Israel and Europe that will include taking the first nonstop commercial flight from Paris to Indianapolis in May.
The Indiana Economic Development Corp. says Gov. Eric Holcomb will lead an "agbiosciences-focused" delegation to Israel during a May 6-11 trip. The delegation's activities will include attending the Agritech Israel Conference in Tel Aviv.
Holcomb will lead another group to Europe on May 18, with planned meetings with government and business officials from Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France and Slovakia. The governor is planning his Indiana return May 25 on the inaugural Delta Air Lines flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Indianapolis.
These will be Holcomb's fifth and sixth international economic development trips as governor. He's previously gone to Europe, Japan, India and Canada.
George Clooney is reportedly a bit nervous about his upcoming twin babies with his lawyer wife Amal, but also feeling very excited!
“George is excited but nervous,” a source told People. “He is excited about the kids, but also has the normal amount of nerves that come with being parents.”
He also “knows how brilliant Amal is in her work and how nurturing of a person she is…He knows she will be a wonderful mother.”
As to if George will be continuing his acting career or slowing down a bit for the babies, he “hinted that he might be taking some time off…That would be very rare for him, but now it all adds up. He’s going to be the best dad.”
An Amal insider added that she “strikes me as someone who’ll be a fantastic mother…Intelligent, loving, funny, smart, nurturing. She doesn’t seem someone who will let kids get away with being Hollywood children.”
Congrats again to the happy couple!
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Holby City fans wondering where their favourite Tuesday night medical drama has gone are probably used to blaming the football. So it will probably come as no surprise that it’s the World Cup that has caused this particular rescheduling.
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(REUTERS) - American Serena Williams dropped a large hint that she could soon be back on court competing when she posted an Instagram photo of a pair of dazzling gold and white tennis shoes.
Williams, who won her 23rd grand slam singles title at last year's Australian Open before taking time out to have her first child, has entered next month's tournament in Melbourne.
"Be excited. Be very excited..." the 36-year-old said in the post which attracted 135,000 likes in the space of an hour.
Williams gave birth to Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr. in September and was married to Alexis Ohanian last month.
Few female players have won grand slams after taking a break to start a family, although Kim Clijsters won the 2009 US Open in her third tournament back after having a daughter. Australians Evonne Goolagong and Margaret Court also managed it.
Court's 24 grand slam singles titles remains a record although only 11 of them were in the professional er.
Americans will be drinking a lot of beer this weekend, but will it be great beer? Data from Nielsen reveals that in the two weeks leading up to Super Bowl Sunday, nearly 50 million cases of beer will be sold. Fortunately, there’s much better beer to drink than Bud Light (although you might not know it from the game day commercials). From dark imperial stouts to unfiltered saisons to barrel-aged IPAs, here are some winning new releases to sip while tuning in to the Super Bowl.
Boeing to issue layoff notices to hundreds of employees
EVERETT, Wash. - Boeing will issue hundreds of layoff notices to engineers in Washington state this week.
The Daily Herald reported Monday that a memo from the company's vice president of engineering for Boeing Commercial Airplanes John Hamilton says the cuts are necessary to stay competitive.
Hamilton also said in the memo that more cuts in engineering could come later this year.
In just over the past year, Boeing Commercial Airplanes reduced its workforce by more than 9,000, mainly through buyouts and retirements.
At the end of March, the division employed nearly 74,200 people, down from over 83,000 at the end of 2015.
Image copyright Google Maps Image caption The boy suffered injuries to his eye after the attack at the Green Bear pub in Nuneaton
An eight-year-old boy suffered injuries to his eye after reportedly being attacked by a dog, police said.
The child needed hospital treatment after the incident at on Sunday evening in the Green Bear Pub in Church Road, Nuneaton.
Warwickshire Police want help to track down the owners of the dog, possibly an American Bulldog.
Officers said its owners, a man and woman, had been at the pub for an hour and a half, but left immediately after.
PC Clayton Kelley said officers want to hear from anyone who may have seen the incident or can help identify the owners.
Forget about the ugly Christmas sweater. That’s sooooooooo 2016.
If you want to really wow your friends and family this holiday season, try Christmas tree eyebrows! That’s right, this Christmas turn your brows into trees, using jewels, eye shadow, and lots and lots of glitter!
To begin, grab a decent eyebrow wax and spread your hairs out like tree branches. Next add the ornaments or jewels using a little eyelash glue. Optional, a little green glittery eye shadow to stay true to the theme. Of course, you’ll want to top it with a bedazzled star.
#christmastreeeyebrows A post shared by Rachel Lauren (@_rachel_lauren1211) on Dec 9, 2017 at 3:00pm PST
Sorry I’m late to the party @cobrien200 & @sarahbobrien !!! 🤦🏽‍♀️ I figured since I was just gonna throw on my ugly Xmas jammies we’d be early but then #christmastreeeyebrows happened. 🎄 A post shared by »» ꔘ .🆂🅴. ꔘ «« (@shine.on__) on Dec 9, 2017 at 9:44pm PST
Of course you can also do Holiday Holly brows.
Merry Christmas!
The Latvijas Bankas have issued (5th October) two distinct and creative silver coins to honour one of the country’s more … He was the first Latvian whose poetic ideas did not focus on belonging to a certain community and praising its importance …
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Duggar father-in-law defends Josh amid molestation scandal Michael Seewald, Jessa Duggar's new father-in-law, is standing by Josh Duggar during his recent molestation scandal.
Jessa Duggar pregnant with her first child The 22-year-old "19 Kids and Counting" star and new husband Ben Seewald are expecting their first child.
Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar copy daughter's steamy smooch "This year marks 30 years of marriage, and they're still in that 'honeymoon' stage," read the caption to Jim Bob and Michelle's photo.
Jessa Duggar shares intimate lip-lock photo Just days after her wedding to Ben Seewald, the 22-year-old reality star posted a PDA-filled picture to Instagram.
“Wolves in the Walls “, which I got an early look at, changed my life and changed my expectations of what entertainment will look like over next decade.
If you go to Sundance make sure you experience this.
Why did it change my expectations?
The character talks to you. Looks at you. Interacts with you. Hands you things. You can pick things up. Like a Polaroid camera. Which works.
Edward Saatchi and team have done an amazing job.
It bums me out that so few will get to experience this because so few have Oculus Rift headsets.
That will change all too slowly over next five years, though, and then you’ll get why I’m still so optimistic about VR.
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Scottie Lopez throws a rope to Glenn Greco, both from Delacroix Island, at they tie up their boats before the Caernarvon floodgate closes in St. Bernard Parish in anticipation of the arrival of Tropical Storm Nate in Caernarvon, La., Friday, Oct. 6, 2017. The Advocate via AP Matthew Hinton
MADISON (WKOW) -- A DeForest woman now faces her fourth offense of operating while intoxicated.
Deputies from the Dane County Sheriff's Office pulled over a vehicle with a suspended registration on Hillpoint Road at Mahoney Road in the town of Dunn around 3:40 p.m. Monday. Deputies say Courtlynn Jorgensen, 40, was the driver.
Jorgensen was booked into jail on the operating while intoxicated offense and cited for operating with suspended registration.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Bajaj Auto Ltd:
* SAYS JAN TOTAL SALES OF 353,147 VEHICLES VERSUS 241,917 VEHICLES LAST YEAR
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It's a novel that turned the looking glass to a future not unlike today and now George Orwell's 1984 is on stage. Carly Thomas went along to a rehearsal.
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LONDON (NEWS10) – A new documentary is raising questions about what caused the Titanic to sink.
According to the documentary produced by Channel Four Television, a fire kept secret in the Titanic’s boiler rooms before departure is believed to have led to the tragedy.
“The official Titanic inquiry branded it [the sinking] as an act of God. This isn’t a simple story of colliding with an iceberg and sinking. It’s a perfect storm of extraordinary factors coming together: fire, ice and criminal negligence,“ Irish Journalist and author Senan Molony claims in the documentary and The Times.
The documentary is airing on England’s Channel Four.
The Titanic set sail from Southampton, England for New York City on April 10, 1912.
The ship sank on April 14. Of the 2,223 people aboard, 1,517 perished.
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When police searched a car they found a grinder containing the residue of cannabis which a 24-year-old man admitted belonged to him.
Aaron Sands, Jubilee Court, Dromore pleaded guilty last Thursday at Banbridge Magistrates Court sitting in Newry to unlawful possession of herbal cannabis on July 30 this year.
The court heard that the defendant was a passenger in a vehicle parked in the Commercial Road car park Banbridge.
A grinder containing an amount of cannabis was found and Sands admitted he owned the grinder.
A solicitor representing the defendant said the grinder was found in the central console of the car.
He added that Sands admitted it was his and that it hadn’t been used for some time.
District Judge, Mr Paul Copeland, said the defendant already had two previous drugs convictions but seemed to persist with ‘this illicit material’.
He adjourned the case until November 2 for a specific sentence report regarding the defendant’s suitability for community service.
BLUE ASH >> Two key hearings have been set to discuss if a proposed natural gas pipeline can be built under Cincinnati’s suburbs.
The Cincinnati Enquirer reports a public hearing June 15 at the University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash campus will allow citizens to express thoughts on the proposed 13-mile long pipeline planned to run under multiple suburbs in northern Cincinnati.
A number of community organizations have already announced that they will oppose the pipeline project.
An adjudicatory hearing is set July 12 in Columbus.
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Duke Energy says it wants to extend the pipeline to increase the reliability of natural gas delivery in central Cincinnati.
Another energy company, IGS Energy, has asked to intervene in support of the pipeline project that would begin near the intersection of Butler, Warren and Hamilton counties.
Like a lot of runners, Wallaceburg's Joe Perry struggled with the unseasonable heat at the Boston Marathon on Monday.
Perry, 48, finished in three hours 54 minutes and 57 seconds, which was slower than Perry's personal best of three hours and 19 minutes.
Temperatures were in the mid-20s, plus the sun was out for most of the race.
Wayne Newcombe of Blenheim was the fastest local runner at the Boston Marathon on Monday.
Newcombe, 43, completed the 26.2-mile course in three hours one minute 52 seconds.
Caen Suni, 37, of Chatham had a time of 3:33.13. Chatham's Steve Moore, 48, and Krista Cranston, 36, each finished in 3:35.39.
Jeni Powell, 57, of Chatham crossed the finish line in 4:38.33.
Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn make such a cute couple and they finally are stepping out in public together!
The 27-year-old singer and the 26-year-old actor swayed to the music while watching their friend Ed Sheeran perform at Capitol FM’s 2017 Jingle Bell Ball concert on Sunday night (December 10) in London, England.
Taylor and Joe danced along to songs like “Thinking Out Loud” and “Perfect” and hung out with British star Stefflon Don right next to the stage.
Watch a video that Stefflon posted to Instagram below!
A Las Vegas group is helping those less fortunate take care of their pets. Street Dogz focuses on helping dogs and cats, but volunteers also help their human owners find jobs and housing.
Valdosta Middle School
Valdosta City Schools Press Release:
Valdosta City Schools hosted the Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl on Saturday, January 27 at the Valdosta High School Performing Arts Center.
The following schools placed in the Elementary School Division: S.L. Mason Elementary School Team A, first place, Ben Hill Elementary School, second place and S.L. Mason Elementary School Team B, third place.
The following schools placed in the Middle School Division: St. John Catholic School, first place, Valdosta Middle School, second place and Valdosta Early College Academy, third place.
Valdosta High School and Horne Learning Center teams will compete at VSU in the regional bowl in February.
About the Author: Desiree Carver Valdosta Today Editor-In-Chief Valdosta Today Editor-In-Chief
Of all the mysteries of wine, bottle variation can be one of the most frustrating. In this article from our archive, Richard Hemming MW investigates the science behind the phenomenon, and explains why the old adage that ‘there are no great wines, only great bottles’ often rings true.
Originally published in Decanter magazine's June 2013 issue and now available online and in full for Premium members.
At an apocryphal blind tasting, six bottles of red wine are poured for the assembled experts. In silence, the wines are assessed with the speed and accuracy brought only by many years of olfactory experience.
A discussion ensues – they are Bordeaux, of course, and surely Left Bank. The host concurs. Agreement cannot be reached, however, about which châteaux are represented. The debate threatens to be endless, until it is revealed that they are in fact the grand vin of one château alone.
Originally published in Decanter magazine’s June 2013 issue.
LONDON, July 4 (Reuters) - An Iranian Revolutionary Guards commander said on Wednesday that Tehran will block oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz in the Gulf if the United States bans Iranian oil sales.
“If they want to stop Iranian oil exports, we will not allow any oil shipment to pass through the Strait of Hormuz,” Ismail Kowsari was quoted as saying by the Young Journalists Club (YJC) website. (Reporting by Bozorgmehr Sharafedin Editing by Robin Pomeroy)
The Geauga County Public Library announced that Cleveland author D.M. Pulley will visit the Club Ink writing workshop at the Chardon Branch.
Pulley will take part at 7 p.m., March 7, for a discussion on how history inspires her novels and how she draws the line between fact and fantasy when writing historical fiction. She will review her own historical research techniques and lessons learned in this one-hour seminar.
This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required. The Chardon Branch can be contacted at 440-285-7601.
Motivated by a mysterious encounter with a deserted bank, Pulley drafted The Dead Key and submitted it to an online contest. “The Dead Key” was the Grand Prize Winner of the 2014 Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award and an Amazon #1 Best-Seller. Her newest novel, “The Unclaimed Victim,” recounts the infamous Cleveland “Torso” murders.
These chicks are two weeks old. Source: Jac Bedrossian
Easter baskets will be filled with Peeps, plastics eggs and baby chicks this Sunday.
One veterinarian, Dr. Keith Davis, wanted to remind people in the market for Easter pets that chicks and rabbits require as much work and attention as other furry friends.
"It’s not all peaches and cream," said Dr. Davis. "They still turn into a chicken and you still have to be able to take care for them."
Hub City West Farm and Garden owner, Justin Young agreed.
Young said customers need to know that chicks need coops, feed and water. He says in six months the chicks will grow into eight pound chickens, and in seven months they start laying eggs.
“You can grow your own eggs that way," said Young. "You know where your food comes from that way."
Once grown, the chicks will deliver their own Easter eggs.
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DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — A man was taken to the hospital after an ATV crash in Dayton.
It happened near the intersection of Rip Rap Road and Powell Road just after 1 a.m. on Monday.
Authorities say a 26-year-old man crashed and suffered a shoulder injury.
The man was taken to Miami Valley Hospital, where he is expected to recover.
Investigators say the man was wearing a helmet.
The cause of the crash is under investigation.
× Police in La Crosse fatally shoot carjacker who took vehicle with 1-year-old inside
LA CROSSE— A man who carjacked a vehicle with a young child inside has been fatally shot by police in La Crosse.
Authorities say a woman was in her SUV with her two children at Houska Park about 5 p.m. Sunday when a man approached, showed a handgun and demanded her vehicle.
Police say the mother was able to get her three-year-old out of the vehicle, but the gunman stole the SUV with her one-year-old child still inside.
Officers quickly located the vehicle and began a short pursuit which ended when the man crashed into a parked vehicle. Officers confronted the man as he tried to drive forward. Capt. Jason Melby says the officers saw the suspect with a gun and shot him. He was pronounced dead at a La Crosse hospital about 6 p.m. The child was not seriously hurt.
For more than a decade older high-rise condominiums throughout Florida have been discussing, debating, and exercising their legal rights with regard to sprinkler system retrofitting requirements. In 2003, the Florida Legislature responded by allowing each community to vote to opt out of sprinklers inside their units and the right to opt out of installing an engineered life safety system .
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North Melbourne midfielder Jed Anderson has confirmed negotiations are in train to keep him at the Kangaroos beyond 2018.
The 24-year-old is enjoying his most consistent season of football after his first full pre-season at the club and is rapt that he looks set to have his contract renewed as a result.
Jed Anderson looks for options against the Bombers. Photo: AAP
He joined North Melbourne in 2016 on a three-year deal after being traded from Hawthorn but the deal looked to have delivered little for the Kangaroos after Anderson was plagued by injury in his first two seasons.
However the Kangaroos kept the faith and outlined to him what was required to prepare for 2018. He has since shown rapid improvement as a tough midfielder who rotates forward.
Anderson has played 13 games this year to bring his career tally to 38 since his debut in 2013.
McCall Farms, known for its line of high quality, seasoned southern-style vegetables and fruits, announced that it is acquiring the brands of Sager Creek Vegetable Company, a division of San Francisco-based Del Monte Foods, Inc. The acquired retail and foodservice brands have national and regional distribution and include well-known names like Allens®, Veg-all®, Popeye®, Princella®, Freshlike® and Trappey's®.
"Leading brands like Allens fit perfectly with our heritage of making authentic, southern-style vegetables that can be served as a meal, side-dish or used as a key cooking ingredient," said Woody Swink, Co-President at McCall Farms. "The opportunity we have to expand the branded products we offer is made possible thanks to our employees. They are truly dedicated and passionate about McCall Farms being known as the preferred supplier for the highest quality vegetables available in retail and foodservice," added Swink.
The cause of a series of small night vegetation fires in Jurupa Valley Sunday, Feb. 18, is under investigation, according to a Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire news release.
The multiple reports began coming in at 11:09 p.m. of fires along a flood control channel near Lone Trail in Jurupa Valley.
The largest spot fire was 200-feet by 200-feet. No injuries were reported.
The area is west of Pyrite Street and north of Jurupa Road.
20-year-old Alexander Zverev became just the third man to beat Roger Federer this year as the German won his fifth title of 2017 in Montreal. Zverev, ranked eighth, won 6-3 6-4 to lift up the Rogers Cup and claim a second Masters 1000 title. With the win, the German has now extended his winning run to […] The post ATP Montreal: Alexander Zverev stuns Roger Federer to win Rogers Cup appeared first on BellaNaija.
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Ichiro Suzuki pinch hit in the fifth inning of this afternoon’s A’s-Marlins game. As he so often has in his career, he reached on an infield single. This one to the pitcher.
But this wasn’t just one of his ordinary infield singles. It was a record-breaker. It marked his 365th career hit in an interleague game. That surpasses Derek Jeter on the all-time list:
There it is! Ichiro becomes the all-time leader in Interleague Play hits with 365! pic.twitter.com/NsnKaFAX05 — #VoteMarlins (@Marlins) June 14, 2017
In other news, it was about a year ago that Ichiro passed Pete Rose in total number of hits, if you combine Ichiro’s Japan and U.S. stats. Merely mentioning that fact angered a lot of Pete Rose supporters — and Pete Rose himself —
as they felt that noting it somehow detracted from Rose’s greatness or something. Which is silly.
Whatever the case: Ichiro now has a whopping 365 more interleague hits than Rose ever had, which is so, so telling.
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After it was discovered that third-party apps for Gmail were allegedly accessing users' private emails, has responded to the backlash.
The company has clarified through its blog post that it does not scan emails to target ads, and the third-party apps are mandated to accurately represent themselves to request relevant data, Cnet reported.
It goes on to declare that no one at reads the emails, except in cases where the user had granted the consent or when it is required as a security measure.
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The Falher Curling Club held their annual Farmers’ Bonspiel during the weekend of Feb. 10-12. Here are some action shots of the event.
Look for a story about the bonspiel in the Feb. 22 edition of the Smoky River Express.
Connecticut Tango Festival, July 13-22, various locations. The Tango Festival will feature performances and classes with dancers in Danbury, Milford, Norwalk and Middletown. Tickets vary by day and location $25-$75. Info: CTTangoFest.org.
Ballet Under the Stars, July 15, 7:30 p.m., Ives Concert Park on the WCSU Westside campus, 43 Lake Ave. Danbury. The Connecticut Ballet will present Ballet under the Stars featuring Pulse by Darrell Grand Moultrie. A free onstage Ballroom Class will be offered from 6 to 7 p.m. with Ted Thomas. Tickets $10. Info: ivesconcertpark.com.
Square Dance Party, July 20, 7:30 – 9:30 p.m., Norfield Grange, 12 Good Hill Road, Weston. No experience necessary, casual dress. Suggested donation $5. Info: call 203-761-9939.
Summer Dance Party, July 21, 7-10 p.m., Ballroom Elegance Dance Studio of Westport, 627 East Post Rd., Westport. Includes a merengue lesson, dance show and appetizers. Tickets $30. Info: call 203-454-9400.
Watch The Moment Senator Dino Melaye Sitting On The Floor While Resisting Police Arrest Emerges
A video has emerged showing Senator Dino Melaye sitting on the floor of an expressway while resisting police arrest. Dino was seen sitting on the floor, shouting at the top of his voice that he “Won’t take it”. Timeofgist recall that Dino was reportedly whisked away by thugs while being transferred from Abuja to Kogi […]
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April 17--KANSAS CITY, MO-- Like many Kansas City public high school students, Amauri Steele didn't have a clear career path in mind. So as a senior this year, he signed up for Manual Tech's new emergency medical technician licensing class that had him on an ambulance ride-along this month.
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Europe's car industry is "increasingly nervous" about Brexit, secretary-general Erik Jonnaert of the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (Acea) said on Monday. He presented an Acea position paper, which called for continued mutual recognition of regulatory certificates called 'type approvals', as well as a longer transitional period. But he noted that "everybody will be losing". "We need to prepare for the worst-case scenario," added Acea trade director Jonathan O'Riordan.
Ada Leona (Torgerson) Wagstrom, 86, passed away July 7, 2017. Ada was born in Wyndmere, North Dakota, to Raymond and Carrie Torgerson on March 11, 1931. She married Herbert Wagstrom on September 18, 1949, in Minnesota. Ada loved to have family get-togethers and cook for her family. She liked flowers and gardening, traveling and camping. She enjoyed her church family at Emmanuel Lutheran Church. She is survived by her sons, Neil, Mark and Leon Wagstrom; daughter Linda Shoup; sisters Carol Strouse and Edith Larkin; 9 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Ada is preceded in death by her husband, Herbert; brother, Raymond Torgerson Jr.; and sisters Lois Johnson, Audry Phipps and Juanita Torgerson. A memorial Service will be held August 19, 2017, at 11:00 am at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Rifle, Colorado. In lieu of flowers, family is requesting donation be made to the Emmanuel Lutheran Church, E. Dene Moore Care Center or Hospice of the Valley.
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CHICAGO – Police arrested a teen during an attempting carjacking Friday night in Streeterville.
Police say a person who was unloading a car outside the DoubleTree Hotel in the 300 block of East Ohio St when a 15-year-old allegedly attempted to steal it.
Police say the suspect got into the running car and attempted to drive off.
But witnesses stopped the teen and held him at the scene until police arrived.
Charges are pending.
Cristian A tefA nescu, a multi-talented composer and producer from Bucharest, Romania, who releases music under the moniker Electric Brother, wanted to make a big splash when he released his latest album, Rocks . So he remixed the project in Dolby Atmos and presented it in a movie theater, with no visuals.
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A pride flag is flying at Red Deer College in recognition of Central Alberta Pride Week. (Photo by Susan Zielinski/Advocate staff)
Red Deer College demonstrated its LGBTQ+ pride with the raising of a rainbow pride flag at its main entrance on Monday morning.
About 40 people came out for the flag raising during Central Alberta Pride Week.
More to come.
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DB Records Boss, DBanj, this morning took to his Instagram page to thank everyone who has extended their hands of supports towards his family, since the death of his 1 year old son, Daniel ‘D third.
According to his Instagram post he wrote: “We want to use this medium to thank everyone that has extended a hand of support to us during this period. On behalf of myself and my family, we are awed by the demondstration of love and care from both near and afar. May God Bless you all. From the Oyebanjos.”
Recall that this is the first time Dbanj will be speaking after the loss of his child.
Daniel Oyebanjo III died after drowning at a pool in Dbanj’s Ikoyi residence on Sunday afternoon.
His remains have been moved to a morgue at GRA, Ikeja.
On Wednesday’s “Sean Hannity Show,” host Sean Hannity stated that Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) is “not responsible” for the shooting at a Congressional baseball practice, and most of Sanders’ aren’t violent.
Hannity said, “I’m not going to do what the left does here. Bernie Sanders is not responsible for what one of his stupid supporters has to say. Because most Bernie Sanders supporters are not violent and not out there trying to kill Republicans, and Bernie said he was sickened by the entire anti-GOP massacre here, alright? And I believe him. But, if it’s, you know, the Oklahoma City bombing, didn’t stop Bill Clinton from blaming talk radio.”
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BEIJING, April 28 SAIC Motor Corp Ltd , China's biggest automaker, reported on Friday a 4.1 percent rise in net profit for the first quarter compared to the same period last year, despite slowing sales and the roll back of a government tax incentive.
The Shanghai-based automaker, which has joint ventures with Volkswagen AG and General Motors Co in addition to making its own brands of vehicles, posted a net profit of 8.26 billion yuan ($145.03 million), according to stock exchange filings.
SAIC's revenue rose 6 percent to 196.3 billion yuan from a year earlier. Its vehicle sales rose 3 percent for the quarter.
($1 = 6.8950 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Muyu Xu and Jake Spring; Editing by Randy Fabi)
A Democratic attorney general candidate says his Republican opponent, Ohio Auditor Dave Yost, should have immediately referred to authorities a whistleblower's allegations that Ohio's then-largest online charter school intentionally inflated attendance figures.
Steven Dettelbach, a former U.S. attorney, responded Tuesday to an Associated Press report that an ex-employee of the now-shuttered Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow shared his claims of misconduct with the Ohio Department of Education and Yost's office last year. The ECOT board's attorney says he was unaware of the man's claims.
Dettelbach told reporters Tuesday that critical evidence in a potential criminal case could have been lost during delays in referring the information.
A message was left with Yost's office seeking comment. His spokesman said Monday that the whistleblower's information was considered for an upcoming audit report.
April 3 The National Hockey League said on Monday it will not participate in the 2018 Olympics in South Korea.
The NHL said in a statement it is finalizing a schedule for its 2017-18 regular season without any break to accommodate the Pyeongchang Games and considers the matter "officially closed." (Reporting by Frank Pingue in Augusta, Georgia, editing by Gene Cherry)
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Vans Park Series Huntington Beach Men's Finals Still hanging tough in Huntington Beach—Friday and Saturday saw the men and boys compete in the Vans Park Series. Check out some photos here.
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Three people have died following a mid-air collision between two small planes in Texas, USA, on Saturday.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said the collision occurred shortly after 17:30 near Aero Country Airport.
Two of the victims were father and son, Gregory Barber and Tim Barber.
One of the planes crashed onto a nearby road, while the other went down in a storage facility, a fire official said.
“They were making a turn and one of the planes slid into the other,” eyewitness Rodney Livermore told NBCDFW.
Fluvanna County Treasurer Linda Lenherr will have to wait a few more weeks before her case moves forward.
Lenherr appeared in Fluvanna Circuit Court Monday morning, but because of some paperwork issues her court date was reset for later in the month. The defense had filed some legal motions, but those documents were not properly filed.
Lenherr is accused of costing the county $33,240 due to bid rigging, which is what she is charged with. The long-time county treasurer is accused of providing confidential information to a property seller for her own son's monetary gain.
Court documents show Lenherr had private emails with Anthony Paone, who had been appointed to collect unpaid real estate taxes. They allegedly conspired to keep the cost of two properties as low as possible for MCL Construction, Inc.
Michael Lenherr, the treasurer’s son, owns MCL Constructions.
Lenherr is accused of waiving taxes, penalties and interest costs on those two properties.
She is set to appear back in court at 9 a.m. March 30.
Model Iskra Lawrence continued her tropical Miami getaway with a sexy day at the beach on Monday. The English model appeared to be in a bubbly mood — and likely turned heads — as she walked across the sand in a navy blue bikini with high-cut legs and took a dip in the water with a friend. Iskra touched down in Miami after a quick trip to Tulum, Mexico, last week and hosted an in-store event for Aerie as the brand's global role model. Keep reading for Iskra's latest bikini photos, then check out her hottest Instagram snaps.
Cunningham told AM to DM host Saeed Jones on Friday that even though he hasn't seen any of the scripts yet, he's flying out to Belfast to join the rest of the actors for the table read.
Swiss mining giant Glencore PLC agreed to pay $534 million for stakes in two African copper projects held by its longtime and controversial business partner, the Israeli billionaire Dan Gertler, according to a person familiar with the deal. Glencore will purchase the 31% holding held in Mutanda Mining by Mr. Gertler's Fleurette Group, valuing the stake at $922 million, the person said.
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CORNWALL, Conn. (WTNH) — Police have identified the victim of a fatal weekend crash in Cornwall.
According to police, on Sunday, a vehicle being driven by 66-year-old Christopher Meach was traveling on Hickory Lane in Cornwall.
A second vehicle being operated by 27-year-old Meghan Butler collided head-on with Meach’s vehicle.
Original Story: 1 dead after 2-car accident in Cornwall
Officials say Butler was pronounced dead at the scene. Meach sustained serious injuries and was transported by Life Star to Hartford Hospital.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – The Big Bounce America is visiting Sacramento this weekend!
The 10,000 square foot bounce house is 32 feet tall and is said to be the biggest in the world. Organizers of the bounce house tour say families walk through the inflatable castle and can play on an obstacle course, basketball court, giant slide and ball pit. A DJ booth, dance floor and lights also will keep people entertained.
The Big Bounce America will be at the South Natomas Community Center from April 27-29. Tickets are required for a session/time slot and cost anywhere from $10-$25. There are 2 levels of tickets- Bounce House Only and Bounce House & Bounce Village. You can upgrade to an all-day, unlimited access pass for the Bounce Village. The sessions include: Toddler (children 3 and under), Junior (age 7 and under), Bigger Kids (age 15 and under) and Adults (anyone over age 16). Sessions last an hour. Participants can’t wear shoes or have bare feet, so bring your socks!
MOSCOW (Sputnik) – On Tuesday, The New York Times newspaper reported, pointing at phone records and intercepted calls, that members of Trump’s presidential campaign and several associates contacted Russian intelligence services and members of the government.
"The issue is what this proves yet again, what we spoke of before. Intra-US bargaining, games are taking place. You can call it anything you want," Zakharova told a briefing.
Donald Trump has repeatedly refuted reports about having any relations with Russia
He has been calling for a political dialogue with Moscow, particularly in regards to the fight against terrorism, and expressed readiness to build positive relations with Russia. Moscow has long been promoting the idea of fruitful cooperation with Washington.
After the leaders' phone talks on January 28, the Kremlin and Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said the presidents had noted the importance of respect in relations.
Kids Surprise Classmate Who Was Wearing Shoes 3 Sizes Too Small (WATCH)
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When J.R. Gilbert confided in a classmate that his only pair of shoes was a pair of boots three sizes too small, the whole school chipped in to get him a big surprise.
MORE: Police Officers Turn to NBA to Help Find Size-17 Shoes For Homeless Man
When he told one of the school’s junior year students that he was squeezing into size 10 shoes everyday, the teen started a school-wide donation drive to buy J.R. some new kicks.
Just before Christmas, a crowd of students presented a wrapped box containing two pairs of brand new Nike sneakers.
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NEW YORK — The New York City health department says one person has died and two others have become severely ill after they contracted a rare disease transmitted by rats.
The three cases occurred in the last two months in a Bronx neighbourhood . City officials say it's the first time a cluster of cases has been identified.
The disease is called leptospirosis (lehp-toh-spuhr-ROH'-sihs).
Infections commonly occur through exposure to rat urine. The disease is rarely spread from person to person. It can be treated with antibiotics.
The city says it's reducing the rat population in the area and educating residents about the disease.
The New York Times (http://nyti.ms/2lOMiA9 ) says that from 2006 to 2016, 26 cases were reported in the city; the Bronx had the highest number with eight.
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Shia LaBeouf needs another career reboot. Perhaps "Borg/McEnroe" will be a fresh start: https://t.co/EpUrDyBN1g pic.twitter.com/RytSYIgh2E
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CANADIAN SINGER Justin Bieber will perform in Mumbai on May 10 as part of the Asia leg of his world tour.
According to an official statement from Arjun Jain, director of White Fox India, the promoter of the tour, Bieber will perform at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.
Apart from Mumbai, the Asia leg of Bieber’s highly-successful ‘Purpose World Tour’ will cover Tel Aviv and Dubai. The tour has so far covered the USA, Canada and Japan.
“Justin Bieber will be bringing an extraordinarily epic show that India has not witnessed in recent times,” the statement read.
As part of the tour, the singer, who is currently performing in Mexico, will travel across South America, Australia and New Zealand before proceeding to Asia, Africa and Europe.
In Mumbai, Bieber is likely to perform on some his hits such as Where Are U Now, Boyfriend, and Baby, among others.
Tickets for the concert will be available from February 22 and prices will start from Rs 4,000.
TEMPE, Ariz. - Tempe police are investigating a deadly crash involving a self-driving Uber vehicle overnight.
The crash occurred near Mill Avenue and Curry Road early Monday morning.
The Uber vehicle was reportedly headed northbound when a woman walking outside of the crosswalk was struck.
The woman was taken to the hospital where she died from her injuries.
Tempe Police says the vehicle was in autonomous mode at the time of the crash and a vehicle operator was also behind the wheel.
An Uber spokesperson told ABC15 they are aware of the incident and are cooperating with authorities. The investigation is still active.
Liverpool are trying to fend off Barcelona, who have been unrelenting in their pursuit of Coutinho.
Barca have already made two bids for the mercurial Brazilian playmaker which have been turned down by the Reds.
The Anfield outfit are reportedly anticipating a third bid which could be worth £108million.
Henry left the Gunners for Barca for 2007 and won La Liga twice, the Copa del Rey and Champions League in his three-year spell with the Catalan giants.
While accepting he didn’t want to leave Arsenal, Henry insists it was too difficult to resist the opportunity to play for Barca.
This is a part of the weekend crime report distributed by the Mobile Police Department. These crimes occurred February 10 and February 12. On Friday, February 10, 2017, at approximately 3:58 p.m. officers in the area of Cuba Street at Norman Street spotted a Suspicious Vehicle in the area and attempted to stop the vehicle.
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Unless you’re Amazon (stop booing at the back) – there’s rarely an exponential curve for ecommerce success, and once you hit a critical mass, growing revenue becomes difficult.
Truth be known – online retail can be a very tricky business, but those who survive and prosper, do so with great reward.
If hitting the revenue wall is commonplace for many, how do retailers get ahead of the growth slide?
By courting repeat customers. That’s how.
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WARNING: Possible The Walking Dead spoilers ahead
The news that Andrew Lincoln will be leaving the series after a “handful” of episodes in season nine caught many fans off guard after the news broke on Tuesday. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Lincoln will exit the show “in a fashion similar to co-star Lauren Cohan” who will appear in six episodes of season nine before moving on to her ABC series Whiskey Cavalier.
Rumors about Cohan’s exit spread after the season eight finale, but the loss of Lincoln’s Rick from the series will see it lose the main character that is still the focus of Robert Kirkman’s comic series. But according to THR, Norman Reedus might be primed to step up into the lead role for the series thanks to his lucrative new deal ahead of the next season:
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — Police are on the scene of a fatal shooting in Newport News.
Officers were initally called to an area on Forrest Drive for a fight around 8:30 a.m. Monday. The call was upgraded to a shooting.
One victim, a male, was found dead inside of a home, according to police. The circumstances of the shooting were not immediately clear.
Stay with WAVY.com for updates.
NEW YORK, March 19 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks dropped on Monday, with the S&P and Nasdaq suffering their worst day in just over five weeks, as concerns over increased regulation for large tech companies was spearheaded by a plunge in Facebook shares.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 335.6 points, or 1.35 percent, to 24,610.91, the S&P 500 lost 39.08 points, or 1.42 percent, to 2,712.93 and the Nasdaq Composite dropped 137.74 points, or 1.84 percent, to 7,344.24. (Reporting by Chuck Mikolajczak Editing by James Dalgleish)
[India], December 11 (ANI): The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) held a meeting last week to review the progress of the India-Nepal road connectivity projects.
The meeting was attended by officials from the MoRTH including, National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL), Ministry of External Affairs and Ministry of Commerce.
The Mechi River Bridge project which is currently being implemented at the Indo-Nepal border is on track. A Letter of Intent (LOI) is likely to be issued to the contractor shortly. The project will begin from February 2018, an official statement read.
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has received bids for restoration of Piprakothi-Raxaul Road (NH 57A). The award of contract for the repair is likely to be undertaken by this December-end, the statement added. The NHAI has done a survey of Mirganj Bridge, also located on NH 57A. A proposal for a temporary bridge for strengthening would be formulated in January 2018. (ANI)
Paint Nights coming soon. Paint Nights are fundraisers held by and for the Art Club at Cheyenne High School. When you attend a Paint Night you have a choice of four designs to paint. Each design costs $20. The design you pick will already be drawn on to a canvas, you just have to paint it. You get to choose your own colors.
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The City Council has passed the first of three readings to amend Sioux City’s fireworks ordinance.
The council voted 3-2 to shorten the time residents may set off fireworks.
The new ordinance would allow fireworks to be used from July 3rd through July 4th from the hours of 1:00 P.M. until 11:00 P.M; and from December 31st from 1:00 P.M. until 12:30 A.M. on January 1st.
Councilman Alex Watters and Pete Groetken voted no, with Groetken concerned that the public needed more time to become aware of the change:
OC…….input from everybody. :15
David Johnston lives in Morningside and supports the shorter time period.
He told council members there was plenty of public notice:
OC…be voting on it. :14
Another resident, Brent Watchorn,told council members he opposes shortening the time period and that two days was ridiculous:
OC…….. today because I work. :14
The council will vote on the second reading next week.
14 August, Gorkha: Swine flu has been detected in three persons from Gankhu and two from Laxmi Bazaar here in the district.
The five tested positive for the virus after District Public Health Office (DPHO) decided to send the blood samples to the National Public Health Laboratory in Kathmandu for examinations after multiple patients were treated for cough and cold within a week.
The test detected the deadly H1N1 Swine Flu virus in five of the patients. DPHO Epidemiology Section’s Chief, Nani Babu Dani, said the test was held after around a hundred patients continued to suffer from cough and cold for a long period. RSS
Two suspects failed in their attempts to burglarize a tobacco store in Antioch overnight.
Surveillance video shows the men backing their truck into the window of Hobson Tobacco & Beer.
However, the metal bars on the front of the window prevented their truck from getting all the way through.
The suspects abandoned their truck and ran away from the scene.
Police said nothing was stolen during the incident.
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Earthquake with a magnitude of 3.6 in the epicenter hit Kyrgyzstan today at 6.57 am. The European-Mediterranean Seismic Center (EMSC) informed.
According to it, the epicenter of the earthquake was at a depth of 1 kilometer , 40 kilometers south of Bishkek, 466 kilometers east of Tashkent and 660 kilometers north-east of Dushanbe, Uzbekistan.
If Farhadi’s work has a governing theme, it might well be Renoir’s great, compassionate insight — memorably stated in his 1939 masterpiece, The Rules of the Game that “everyone has their reasons.” This is as true of Babak, who conveniently withholds his former tenant’s history when renting the apartment to Emad and Rana, as it is of their mostly unseen neighbours, whose gossip indirectly leads to the tragedy at hand. And it is surely true of the shamed tenant herself, whose face we never see, but whose possessions remain to bear defiant witness to her own unmistakable humanity.
The state of Wisconsin is giving $33,000 to Prairie du Chien, to convert an old clothing store into an adult day care center. A Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation grant will be used by the city to open an adult care facility and Cafe Hope, in the former Kozelka's Men's Wear store, just off downtown.
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MUSKEGON, Mich. - An 8-year-old is suspected in the death of a 1-year-old boy who was left unsupervised in a home day care in Michigan.
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What I’d Do To Nigeria If I Were God – Popular Apostle Speaks Angrily
Born on Sunday, April 24, 1938, Apostle Hayford Ikponmwonsa Alile, OFR, B.A. MBA (Hon) D.Sc., attended briefly the University of Ibadan as a State Scholar in Physics and thereafter proceeded to Howard University, Washington D.C. where he earned his B.A. degree in Economics and Mathematics. He later attended Rutgers Graduate School of Management, New Jersey, […]
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Seattle Mariners' Nelson Cruz, right, is greeted by teammates including Leonys Martin, second from left, and Guillermo Heredia after Cruz hit a walk-off single in the ninth inning to score Mike Freeman and give the Mariners a 8-7 win over the Texas Rangers, Sunday, April 16, 2017, in Seattle. SEATTLE - Nelson Cruz singled in the tiebreaking run to cap a two-run, ninth-inning rally, and the Seattle Mariners overcame a five-run deficit to beat the Texas Rangers 8-7 on Sunday for a three-game sweep.
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Kamarudeen Ogundele, Ado Ekiti The Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has accused the Federal Government of directing the Federal Ministry of Finance to withhold the January Federal Allocation and the Budget Support Fund due to Ekiti State. The Federal Government, the governor argued, did this because of his criticisms of the President Muhammadu Buhari administration […]
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Williams hit a three-pointer with one minute and 45 seconds left in the game to tie the Kings for the first time in the fourth quarter. A little more than a minute later, he did it again, tying the game at 96 with less than 30 seconds to go.
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NEW MIDDLETOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – Springfield is out to a 13-0 lead against Western Reserve on two long touchdown runs by Luke Snyder.
Midway through the first quarter, Snyder scored on a 37-yard TD run. Minutes later, the Tigers running back then notched a 59-yard TD run.
Snyder now has 11 rush TDs this season.
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WASHINGTON—Nearly 200 congressional Democrats on Wednesday sued President Donald Trump, alleging he is violating the Constitution because his businesses are accepting payments and benefits from foreign governments.
The lawsuit, filed in a Washington, D.C., federal court, is the latest to focus on the president’s decision not to divest in his business holdings. Legal challengers say Mr. Trump’s businesses are benefiting from his...
Alexa Ray Joel is engaged "I just kept staring at this ridiculously exquisite ring- and he was just hysterically laughing at me!!!" Joel posted on Instagram.
New York high school names building after Billy Joel's mother Joel attended a ceremony Tuesday at the newly dedicated Rosalind Joel Conservatory for Music and Theatre.
Billy Joel welcomes third daughter “Alexis and Remy are doing well, and everyone is thrilled," a rep for Joel said.
Billy Joel to become a dad again at 68 "This one is pretty good. She sleeps through the night," Joel said of the couple's older child, 2-year-old Della Rose. "I hope the next one will."
Billy Joel gets competitive with Elton John Billy Joel used to ask Elton John, "When are you going to make less albums?"
How 'The Talk' is getting on without Aisha Tyler The bulk of the new prime time season kicks off later this month (at night) — but it’s a different scenario in daytime. Several daytime shows (“Steve,” “The View,” “Live...
The Navy on Friday thwarted a attack on a ship flying the Indian flag in the Gulf of Aden, Navy sources said.
Twelve suspected pirates were involved in the attack which occurred at around noon, they said.
#Visuals INS Trishul thwarted piracy attempt on Indian ship MV Jag Amar at 1230 hrs in Gulf of Aden: Indian Navy pic.twitter.com/O7PzF7GXhj — ANI (@ANI) October 6, 2017
Stealth frigate thwarted the attack. An operation by navy's special forces to fully secure the ship is on, the sources said.
(Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
April 10 Nevada Zinc Corp:
* Nevada Zinc Corporation announces public offering of units
* Nevada Zinc Corp - proposes to complete on a commercially reasonable efforts basis a public offering of units of company for gross proceeds of $2 million
* Nevada Zinc-to use proceeds of offering for exploration, development of co's lone mountain zinc project in Nevada, gold exploration projects in Yukon Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Whether you're looking for a fun stocking filler or an impressive piece of kit for your other half, there's no shortage of exciting tech ideas to put under your tree this Christmas.
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Zimbabwe’s first post-Mugabe elections will take place on July 30, the president has announced today according to the state-owned Herald newspaper reported.
The general elections referred to as “harmonised election” will allow voters to choose a president, members of the National Assembly and Councillors.
This is the first post-Mugabe polls after the long-serving leader was deposed in a 2017 de facto coup. President Mnangagwa who took over from Mugabe will face Nelson Chamisa of the main opposition Movement for Democratic Change – Tsvangirai (MDC-T).
ALLEGAN, Mich. (WOOD) — Firefighters are responding to a fully-involved house fire in the city of Allegan.
Crews arrived around 2 p.m. to find the house, located at 212 Jackson Street, fully engulfed in flames, dispatchers told 24 Hour News 8.
It’s reported that everyone was able to make it out of the house safely, dispatchers said.
There are reports of fireworks inside the garage.
It’s unknown at this time what caused the blaze.
24 Hour News 8 has a crew heading to the scene. Check back with woodtv.com for updates.
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Editor: In his May 15 essay, Black Press chairman David Black notes that a comprehensive study (overseen by Environment Canada) into the behaviour of diluted bitumen (dilbit) when released into gritty B.C. coastal waters found that most of the spill sinks to the bottom within three hours.
MONTREAL — A Desjardins economist says it’s only a matter of time before Canada’s nickel goes the way of the penny.
Senior economist Hendrix Vachon says that the five-cent piece will seem increasingly less useful because of its low purchasing power and the costs to maintain it.
The same reasons were used as reasons to do away with the penny in 2013, though Vachon says a recycling system for the nickel means the Mint isn’t under as much pressure to produce it as it was with the penny.
He believes that if Canada were to phase out the nickel, cash payments would be rounded to the nearest 10 cents and the quarter would become less relevant.
Vachon adds the introduction of a 20-cent coin could be considered, and that the little-used 50-cent coin would become more relevant.
He points out that New Zealand did away with its five-cent coin more than a decade ago, making cash payments more efficient.
STORRS — It was a great night up in Storrs Wednesday at the Fourth Annual Football 101 Clinic presented by FOX61.
Hundreds of women learned the ins and outs of the game of football. There was a silent auction and a meet-and-greet before taking the field with the Husky team for light drills and on-field fun.
“The UConn Football 101 event is a great opportunity for our program to engage in a truly unique way with a some of our most loyal supporters,” said head coach Randy Edsall. “The night also benefits a very worthy cause in UConn Health and I hope as many of our female fans as possible can join us.”
The event took place at the Burton Football Family Complex and Mark R. Shenkman Training Center in Storrs. All proceeds went to the women’s cancer prevention and research at UConn Health.
FOX61 is a proud sponsor of Uconn Athletics.
Royal Bank of Canada currently has a $101.00 price target on the stock. A number of other research analysts also recently commented on the company.
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After three days of trial and three hours of deliberation, a Greene County jury found a man guilty of robbery, kidnapping and abduction April 13. Bryan Goney, 38, was arrested Nov. 13, 2016, 20 minutes after a masked man robbed a woman at gunpoint at the Circle K on East Dayton-Yellow Springs Road, Fairborn. Goney was found outside a white U-Haul van at the Circle K on Progress Drive, Xenia.
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UltraTech Cement share price rallied more than 2 percent on Monday after the company announced greenfield expansion at Rajasthan.
"The board of directors, on December 9, has approved the setting up of a 3.5 million tonne per annum integrated cement plant at Pali, Rajasthan, at an investment of around Rs 1,850 crore," the Aditya Birla Group-owned cement maker said in its filing.
Commercial production from the plant is expected to commence by June 2020.
"It will cater to the markets in western Rajasthan where UltraTech Cement does not have a significant presence," the company said.
With this expansion, UltraTech will have a foot print across the country with 50 plant locations, alongwith 103 ready mix concrete plants.
The board also approved a proposal for an increase in investment limits by foreign investors from existing limit of 30 percent to 40 percent of paid-up equity.
At 15:17 hours IST, the stock price was quoting at Rs 4,237.80, up Rs 83.75, or 2.02 percent on the BSE.
A self-driving Uber car has killed a pedestrian in Arizona in what is believed to be the first death involving an autonomous vehicle.
The crash occurred in the city of Tempe on Monday morning. Local police said the car was in self-driving mode with a safety driver at the wheel when it hit a woman crossing the road. Nobody else was in the vehicle.
Uber said it had suspended tests of its self-driving vehicles in Tempe, San Francisco, Pittsburgh and Toronto, the four North American cities where it is testing the technology.
Its chief executive Dara Khosrowshahi tweeted: "We're thinking of the victim's family as we work with local law enforcement to understand what happened."
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Toronto Police are looking for a man who allegedly threatened to blow up a subway train at Bloor-Yonge station on the weekend.
Investigators released security footage Monday of the man, who they say was a southbound Yonge line train on Sunday just before 2 p.m. Officers responded to a call for a bomb threat when the man allegedly announced to passengers on board he had a bomb and would detonate it.
This forced the evacuation of the train in an unsafe man, said police.
The man was last seen leaving the station with the crowd.
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× Woman accused of stabbing boyfriend in Harrisburg on Valentines Day
HARRISBURG, Pa.–A Harrisburg woman is facing charges after police say she stabbed her boyfriend on Valentine’s Day.
Aziah Cruz, 18, is charged with aggravated assault.
Officers responded to Harrisburg Hospital on Tuesday afternoon after a man arrived at the hospital with a deep stab wound to his left shoulder.
The unidentified 20-year-old man told police Cruz stabbed him at her apartment in Harrisburg. The man also suffered bite marks, scratches and drag marks to his arm and side, police said.
Cruz was arraigned and taken to Dauphin County Prison in lieu of $50,000 bail.
A preliminary hearing is scheduled for February 24.
SEDONA – Sedona Fire District found a trolley tour bus on fire along State Route 179 while responding to a medical emergency Monday morning.
“Engine 561 was responding from their station in the Chapel area to assist with a medical call in the [Village of Oak Creek] when they discovered a trolley tour bus that had caught on fire,” said Fire Investigator Rick Evans.
Crews quickly notified the dispatch center of the situation and went to work extinguishing the fire, according to an SFD media release. One passenger on the bus suffered a twisted ankle while exiting the vehicle.
“The fire was confined to the engine compartment,” said Evans. “But due to the large amount of electrical wiring, fuel sources and other equipment in the area of origin, we were not able to pinpoint the exact cause of the fire.”
Evans said that it was fortunate SFD discovered the fire when they did as "nearby grass and brush were beginning to burn just as the engine arrived."
-- Information provided by Sedona Fire District
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The Governor says he was close with the two Virginia State Troopers who died over the weekend in a helicopter crash responding to violence in Charlottesville. More from WFIR’s Ian Price:
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The way Chris Froome’s recently resolved ‘salbutamol’ dossier was handled has damaged cycling and may drive fans away from the sport, world champion Tom Dumoulin said yesterday.
Dumoulin beat Froome to the world time trial title in Bergen in October, but came second to the Sky team leader at the 2018 Giro d’Italia. “It’s incredible,” the Dutch Sunweb rider said at a pre-Tour de France press conference yesterday when asked how he felt about the recent UCI ruling on Froome.
“I’m not blaming Froome,” he said. “He’s been cleared. “It’s how the case has been handled.
A new nail salon has opened its doors in the neighborhood. Located at 5440 El Dorado Blvd. in Clear Lake, the fresh addition is called Milano Nails Spa This newcomer--which has another outpost in Pearland--specializes in manicures, pedicures, nail enhancements, and waxing and facials.Children's packages are available and there are complimentary libations, too. (You can check out examples of some of the services offered here .)With a three-star rating out of two reviews on Yelp so far, the fresh addition has received mixed feedback--but it's still early days.Deborah R., who was among the first Yelpers to review the new spot on December 19th, said: "Great service. Have plenty of color choices. It's clean (and new). Everyone seems to know what they are doing and it doesn't feel like they are trying to just move you out for the next customer."Head on over to check it out: Milano Nails Spa is open Monday-Saturday from 9am-7pm, and Sunday from 11am-5pm.
Megan and Kyle’s complicated Hollywood romance has come to an end.
After two years of watching Megan Morrison navigate love and fame — not to mention The Institute of the Higher Mind — as she fell for movie star Kyle West, E! has canceled The Arrangement. Star Christine Evangelista broke the news on Twitter, thanking fans “for watching and sending me lovely notes each week.” Evangelista also thanked showrunner Jonathan Abrahams and her costar Josh Henderson. Evangelista wrote, “These past two and a half years have offered me friendships, personal growth, constant creativity, and so. much. LOVE!”
EW confirmed the news, and a spokesperson for E! released the following statement: “Over two seasons, E!’s scripted series The Arrangement has taken viewers inside the world of an A-list movie star filled with secrets, scandal, and romance. While we have decided not to move forward with the series, we are incredibly grateful to the cast and our production partners.”
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CHAOTIC scenes as police comb a Glen Eden estate after an alleged incident that left a man lying on Dean St with a bloodied head.
One paramedic unit was on the scene attending to a man who had blood pouring down his head, chest and neck.
Police were on scene with the man, but they haven't yet confirmed what the incident was.
Police had stopped to speak with another man on nearby Victoria Ave, but it's not known if it was related.
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A MAN has been found lying on the road with a bloodied head on Glen Eden's Dean St.
Paramedics were called to the scene at 5.02pm.
Police are on the scene.
ALLEGED INCIDENT: Police have discovered a man in the middle of the road with a bloodied head on Dean St.
A Queensland Ambulance spokeswoman said paramedics are on scene but there are no reports they are attending to a patient at this stage.
The spokeswoman said there were reports of an alleged incident but it's not clear what it was.
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DECATUR, Ga. (AP) – All lanes of a major highway in metro Atlanta have reopened after a carpool lane of Interstate 20 buckled and broke apart.
Georgia Department of Transportation spokeswoman Natalie Dale says the lanes heading westbound reopened Tuesday morning, several miles southeast of downtown Atlanta. She said the buckled stretch of the interstate should be fixed by midday.
The 1-20 buckling Monday proved to be another headache for Atlanta area motorists already struggling with the collapse of an overpass on a key north-south route March 30.
DeKalb County Police spokeswoman Shiera Campbell says concrete was being pumped under the highway when a rupture forced the material upward.
A man riding a motorcycle in the carpool lane hit the rising pavement at high speed and was sent airborne. He was hospitalized with multiple broken bones.
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) – Hartford Police arrest a man who they say was carrying a loaded gun without a permit. According to investigators, police detectives from the Focused Violence Reduction Team received a report about the suspect, 25-year-old Edward Perry, and were able to track down his vehicle. Once police pulled Perry over, a search produced a fully loaded Glock 23 .40 caliber handgun containing 13 live rounds, and .8 grams of crack cocaine. Perry is now facing multiple charges. A passenger his vehicle, 26-year-old Keano Jones of Hartford, is charged with possessing a small amount of marijuana.
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While performing over the weekend at the Punk Rock Bowling & Music Festival in Las Vegas, NOFX went a little too far when a joke was made about the Vegas shooting.
According to the band, the good thing about the shooting was that it was only country fans attacked and not punk fans.
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Cleveland police say they are searching for Stephens, a homicide suspect, who broadcast the fatal shooting of another man live on Facebook on Sunday, A... Cleveland police say they are searching for a man they say showed the fatal shooting of another man live on Facebook. Cleveland police say they are searching for a man they say showed the fatal shooting of another man live on Facebook.
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WARREN, Mich. — Police who found a badly decomposed body in bed in a Detroit-area home believe a 62-year-old woman may have shared the home with her dead roommate for months.
Police in Warren found the body of 68-year-old George Curtis on Monday. An autopsy will be performed.
WJBK-TV and The Macomb Daily of Mount Clemens report Tuesday that relatives contacted police after hearing nothing from Curtis for months.
The woman has been hospitalized for a psychiatric evaluation.
Police Commissioner Bill Dwyer tells the newspaper “it’s just bizarre (that) she stayed in the home like that and didn’t report anything.”
Police say Curtis may have been dead for months.
Dwyer says the house may have to be condemned and demolished due to the condition inside and the odour.
There will be no service on the Athens tram on the section of the route between Syntagma and Panagitsa stations on Sunday between 7 a.m. and 2 p.m., as the third annual Nea Smyrni Historic Run gets under way.
A boy whose battle with a rare condition inspired so many in Kansas City to donate to his cause, is now weighing his lofty ambitions as he prepares for college . "Brenden Hill is one of those little guys who immediately captures your eye," said WDAF-TV reporter Meryl Lin McKean, who met Brenden when he was just a toddler.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina church had to evacuate after an electrical fire broke out before a Sunday service.
WBTV reports that the electrical fire happened around 8:20 a.m. Sunday morning at the Park Expo and Conference Center. No injuries were reported.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg police said that while crews battled the blaze, the building had to be evacuated.
The building houses The Park Church.
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Overweight or obese women are up to 38% more likely to give birth to babies with major defects.
A study of more than a million babies born to single mums also revealed the risk rises the more a mum is overweight.
Heart defects were most likely, then defects of the genitals, limbs, urinary system, digestive system and nervous system.
The Karolinska Institute in Sweden said its survey underlined the importance of “having a maternal BMI in the normal range before pregnancy.”
Researchers urged women to shed excess pounds before conception and defined a safe body mass index as 18.5 to 24.
Three in five British women are currently overweight or obese.
Wells Fargo Foundation recently presented a grant award in the amount of $6,000 to Wyoming Valley Children’s Association (WVCA) to support the school’s Together We Grow Preschool program. WVCA’s Preschool offers a rich learning environment, individualized instruction, small class sizes, certified teachers and expert therapeutic support at its location on Wyoming Avenue in Forty Fort. With WVCA students are, from left: Nina C. Zanon, WVCA Executive Director and Kevin Engelman, Wells Fargo District Manager.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - U.S. pipeline operator Andeavor Logistics LP said on Monday it would buy rival Western Refining Logistics LP in a deal valued at $1.5 billion.
As part of the deal, Western Refining unitholders will receive 0.5233 Andeavor Logistics units for each Western Refining unit.
The deal values each Western Refining unit at $25.28, representing a premium of 6.4 percent to Western Refining's Friday closing price. (Reporting by John Benny in Bengaluru; Editing by Sai Sachin Ravikumar)
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Tuesday, 12 December, 2017 - 19:40
A pedestrian has died following a collision with a car at the intersection of Dundas and Great King Street, Dunedin.
Next of kin are being notified.
The intersection remains closed and diversions are in place.
The Serious Crash Unit is on its way.
MILAN, March 31 European shares fell in early trading on Friday, weighed down by losses among mining stocks and by a slump in South African-exposed insurer Old Mutual , but were firmly on track to end the quarter with a gain.
The pan-European STOXX 600 index was down 0.2 percent, on track to end the first quarter with a gain of 5 percent, its third straight quarterly gain. The UK's FTSE 100 fell 0.3 percent and Germany's DAX was flat.
Europe's Basic Resources index, where big miners are listed, fell 1.5 percent, leading sectoral fallers in Europe.
Old Mutual was the biggest loser on the STOXX, down 7.4 percent, as South Africa's rand and government bonds fell after President Jacob Zuma fired his respected finance minister in a late-night cabinet reshuffle.
(Reporting by Danilo Masoni, editing by Kit Rees)
× Sundance: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly, Part
You had to figure that, among all the great films at Sundance, there would be a bunch that just didn’t work…at least, not for me. Of course, just like I couldn’t see all the great films at Sundance, there were probably many other films that weren’t very good that I didn’t get to see. Thus, this list is only of the films that I was able to see and that I thought either didn’t come together, weren’t well done, or I just flat out didn’t get. Listen in to hear my list of a few of the films that you may want to avoid in 2018. For more information, visit http://TheDinnerParty.tv .
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Our own movie reviewer “Melle at the Movies” Richardson went to see the highly acclaimed Winston Churchill move “Darkest Hour” this week. Listen to her review below.
(CNN) Saudi Arabia has said it will indict a group of "radical" Twitter users charged with "harming the public order," according to a statement on its state news agency website on Sunday.
The size of the group indicted and their identities have not been disclosed. However, Saudi Arabia's spokesman for the Ministry of Culture and Information Hani Al Ghufaily tweeted ahead of the statement that radical Sunni cleric Ali Al Rabieei had been summoned to the "committee for publication crimes."
Al Rabieei's frequently tweets about Shia Muslims, who he refers to as "rejectionists," a derogatory term for the minority group. The cleric's profile photo on the social network also features the image of Iran's supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, with devil horns.
Al Rabieei could not be reached for comment.
Saudi Arabia has a sizable Shiite minority whose members reside primarily in the restive eastern province of Qatif.
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Lehner will start in the home net Saturday against the Blues, Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports.
Although Lehner's numbers, on the whole, this season aren't overly impressive, he has compiled a solid streak in goal recently. He has allowed just two total goals over his last three efforts and returns to the cage after a game off Thursday. He will stave off shots from a Blues club that sat mid-pack in the league in goals per game (2.82) during January.
Remember the days when you'd just get a phone call announcing school was closed for snow? Well, now principals and teachers (with the help of some special guests) are kicking those announcements up a notch by singing and rapping your school status.
A 20-year-old woman riding a 2004 Suzuki GSX-R750 motorcycle died in a crash Tuesday at approximately 10:10 p..m. on State Road 70 at 56th Court East in East County.
A Florida Highway Patrol report said the woman, whose identity was not released pending notification of family, was speeding eastbound on S.R. 70 in the left land approaching 56th Court East when a 2008 Infinity driven westbound by Chris Marcelin, 21, of Bradenton, attempted to make a U-turn and failed to see the motorcycle approaching. The motorcycle struck the right rear of the Infinity.
The woman was pronounced dead at the scene.
Marcelin and one of his two passengers suffered minor injuries.
The investigation is pending.
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Kuokkanen is on the Hurricanes' roster for opening night, according to the Raleigh News & Observer.
With Lee Stempniak starting the season on IR with a back injury, the 19-year-old Finn was needed to step in and fill the void, along with 18-year-old Martin Necas. Kuokkanen spent time during the preseason on a scoring line with Victor Rask and Teuvo Teravainen, but is more likely to be used in a checking-line capacity once the regular season starts. As such, he does not boast any significant fantasy value at the current time.
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Manitoba’s chief medical examiner has called an inquest into the death of a 23-year-old who died during a criminal investigation in September 2017.
Winnipeg’s Adrian Lacquette was involved in an altercation with the Winnipeg Police Service on Sept. 13, 2017. He was shot multiple times, according to a news release.
Lacquette was taken to the Health Sciences Centre Winnipeg, where he was pronounced dead.
The news release said the medical examiner’s office conducted an autopsy, which found the immediate cause of death to be gunshot wounds.
Information for the date, time and location of the inquest will be determined by the Chief Judge of the Provincial Court of Manitoba and released at a later date.
PIQUA — Cub Scout Pack 295 out of Piqua held its annual Pinewood Derby on Saturday, Jan. 27 at the Miami Valley Centre.
There were 34 Scouts that participated. Top three overall winners were Owen Quinter, Gavin Short and Alex Giguere.
Top three winners from each den were Emmett Schaeffer, Eli Ross and Xavier Davis (Lions), Noah Moore, Tristan Fox and Braylon Huggings (Wolves), Leon Schwarz, Wyatt Collins and Evan Moore (Bears), Jayden Brush, Dominic Sandison and Noah Bishop (Webelos).
The sibling race winners were Brendan Quinter, William Collins and Ella Collins.
For more information about joining Cub Scout Pack 295, contact Dan Collins at 418-3705 or Al Fledderman at 361-3759.
BERNE FC Basel predictably won the Swiss Super League for the eighth time in a row on Friday, cantering home with six games to spare after a 2-1 win at FC Lucerne.
Ivorian forward Seydou Doumbia gave Basel the lead in the third minute, finishing off an exchange of passes which sliced apart the home defence, and Renato Steffen ensured the three points in style with a long-range effort.
Marco Schneuwly scored Lucerne's consolation goal.
Basel, who led from the first game of the season when they beat Sion 3-0, will qualify directly for next year's Champions League group stage.
The title was never in any real doubt after Basel won their first nine games, opening up a 13-point lead at the top. Friday's win left then 24 points clear of Young Boys.
Despite the win, Basel had already decided not to renew the contract of coach Urs Fischer who has been in charge for two seasons. He will be replaced by Raphael Wicky, currently coach of the under-19 team, next term.
(Writing by Brian Homewood; Editing by Clare Fallon)
TOKYO Bank of Japan policymakers agreed to closely monitor consumer prices because they currently lack upward momentum, minutes of the central bank's March 15-16 policy meeting showed on Tuesday.
Policymakers said that over time, consumer prices will reach the central bank's 2 percent inflation target but the BOJ needs to continue with its quantitative easing, according to the minutes.
One policymaker said the fact that the BOJ had to significantly boost government debt purchases to contain rising yields in February demonstrated weakness in its yield curve control policy, the minutes showed.
The BOJ kept monetary policy on hold at the meeting, and Governor Haruhiko Kuroda dampened expectations that the central bank could start to scale back its quantitative easing.
At a subsequent meeting on April 26-27, the BOJ trimmed its consumer price forecast for this fiscal year slightly as inflation expectations have struggled.
(Reporting by Stanley White; Editing by Chang-Ran Kim)
A high speed car chase in Hattiesburg Saturday afternoon ended in Jones County with a man behind bars.
Demetric Bridges, 34, of Natchez, was charged with felony eluding.
The chase ended on I-59 at mile marker 77 after the suspect's car broke down and caught fire.
It set grass on fire, which spread along the shoulder to a nearby fence-line. A volunteer firefighter estimated that over an acre was burned.
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Fellaini, 29, has emerged as one of Jose Mourinho’s most valued assets in the heart of his Manchester United midfield this season.
He has already scored four goals this term and has filled in for the absent Paul Pogba, who is currently sidelined with a hamstring injury.
But with just less than ten months remaining on his current Manchester United contract, doubt has been cast over his future at Old Trafford.
Talks over a contract extension at United have been ongoing for several weeks, but a conclusion is yet to be reached.
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As college basketball teams were trying to win their first-round tournament games on Friday night, multiple NFL players were striking deals with new franchises. The biggest deal was the decision of defensive back Tyrann Mathieu to join the Texans.
It’s a one-year deal, and Mathieu has said he took less from Texans than the Cardinals were offering.
That’s not a surprise; when a player gets pinched by a team that previously made a contractual commitment to him, the player may decide as a philosophical matter to refuse to take a penny less — and to take even less than the team is offering in order to go to a new team.
It will be no surprise, then, if Mathieu permanently closes the book on the Cardinals and either remains with the Texans in 2019 or looks elsewhere. How he performs in 2018 will have a huge impact on whether and to what extent there’s significant interest in his services a year from now.
If he’s healthy, there’s no reason to think there won’t be.
New Delhi, July 4: The CTET 2018 Online Application process has been delayed. CBSE, the official organiser of the exam, had earlier announced that the CTET 2018 registration process will be delayed due to administrative reasons.
The Board, in a public notice regarding the CTET registration, informed all concerned candidates on June 19 that the submission of online application for the CTET examination which was proposed to begin from June 22 (Friday) through CTET website www.ctet.nic.in was delayed due to administrative reasons.
Though the board then said the next dates would be released soon, but, it has not released any dates even after two weeks.
"The next date will be notified shortly. All the aspiring candidates may watch the CTET Website for the date," then said a public notification published on the CTET 2018 website from the Director, CTET.
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MOUNT BETHEL, Pa. (AP) — A musician whose songs helped teach children on ABC’s “Schoolhouse Rock” has died.
His son, Chris, says 94-year-old Bob Dorough died of natural causes Monday at his home in Mount Bethel, Penn.
According to his biography, the jazz musician “set the multiplication tables to music” as musical director for the educational cartoon series between 1973 and 1985. It was revived from 1993 to 1999.
He also wrote the song “Devil May Care,” which jazz great Miles Davis recorded as an instrumental version.
Dorough was born in Arkansas and raised in Texas. He headed to New York City after graduating from the University of North Texas in 1949. He eventually settled in Pennsylvania.
A funeral is tentatively scheduled for Monday in Mount Bethel.
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Mexico is preparing for roughly 620,000 so-called Mexican “Dreamers” to be deported.
A Thursday report from El Universal documented how Mexican Foreign Minister Luis Videgaray held a meeting Tuesday at the Mexican consulate in New York with a dozen Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) beneficiaries.
Videgaray said at a press conference that Mexican employers might not be able to easily confirm work references from deported illegal immigrants. “The Mexican government can play a part here. We can verify and ceritfy these references to make the incorporation of these young people easier,” Videgaray said.
The DACA program protects nearly 800,000 illegal immigrants who arrived as minors from deportation and grants them work permits. President Trump announced that the program will end in March 2018 with beneficiaries having their status phased out.
G Chad Johnson allowed four goals on 23 shots before he was replaced at the start of the third period of the Flames' 5-0 loss to the Coyotes.
G Brian Elliott saved eight of the nine shots he faced after replacing Chad Johnson to start the third period Monday. The Flames lost 5-0 to the Coyotes.
Will Cumberlidge carries an armload of American flags into the Immaculate Conception Cemetery last week to assist the Southington Veterans Committee to decorate the graves of U.S. and Polish veterans for Memorial Day ceremonies. According to veterans committee member John DeMello, it was no surprise that he showed up to help. Cumberlidge meets weekly with local veterans at the Summit in Plantsville.
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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Alabama forward Braxton Key is declaring for the NBA draft after leading the team in scoring as a freshman.
The school said Monday Key won’t hire an agent, giving him until May 24 to decide whether to return next season.
Key averaged 12.0 points per game last season while ranking second on the team in rebounding and assists. His numbers climbed in Southeastern Conference games, where he averaged 14.0 points and 6.1 rebounds.
He made the SEC All-Freshman team. Key was the league’s freshman of the week on Jan. 30 after posting a combined 45 points and 18 rebounds in games against Georgia and Mississippi State.
He scored in double digits a team-high 20 times.
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Princess Maria-Olympia of Greece's sparkly, lavish birthday party in July brought celebrities, designers, and other royals together to celebrate her 21st. The scale of the event was pretty standard for the princess, who lives in New York City and frequents catwalks and exclusive parties draped in the latest fashions.
She shares her forays into the fashion world, as well as her luxury travels, with 120,000 Instagram followers. Here's a taste of what it's like to be a 21-year-old cosmopolitan princess.
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A by-election for Stanley and Outwood East, prompted by the resignation of a long-standing councillor, takes place next week.
Five candidates are standing in the election which takes place on Thursday, October 12.
The candidates are: Lucy Brown (The Yorkshire Party), Nathan Garbutt Moore (Conservatives), Jack Hemingway (Labour), James Johnston (UKIP) and Nicola Sinclair (Lib Dems).
Last month, long-standing councillor Clive Hudson stood down.
Mr Hudson was first elected to the Stanley and Altofts ward, as it was known then, in 2000.
He cited his work commitments as the catalyst for his decision to give up his seat.
Mr Hudson works full-time as a lecturer in engineering and aviation technology at the University of Leeds
He said: “It’s frustrating.
“It is difficult to have a full-time job and also to be a councillor.
“There’s no exceptions for you if you are busy with work or even if you are self-employed and you miss meetings.”
Polling stations will be open from 7am until 10pm on October 12.
A central Arkansas man is accused of stalking a woman at her home Monday night, police said.
Robert Lee Everett, 40, of Jacksonville was arrested around 10:40 p.m. on charges of second-degree stalking and violation of a no contact order, records show.
An officer responded about 15 minutes earlier to an address on Roosevelt Circle in Jacksonville in reference to a suspicious incident, according to a report from the city’s Police Department.
The victim told police that Everett had been knocking on her doors and windows over a period of about two hours.
Everett remained at the Pulaski County jail as of Tuesday morning, and bail had not been set, according to an online inmate roster.
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Fura Gems Inc. is a gemstone mining and marketing company which is engaged in the mining, exploration and acquisition of gemstone licences. Fura’s headquarters are located in Toronto, Canada and its administrative headquarters are located in the Almas Tower, Dubai. Fura is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the ticker symbol “FURA”.
Fura is engaged in the exploration of resource properties in Colombia and owns a 76% interest in the Coscuez emerald mine in Boyacá, Colombia. Fura is also involved in the exploration and mining of rubies in Mozambique through its 80% effective interest in the four ruby licences (4392, 3868, 3869 and 6811).
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April 22, 2018 – August 5, 2018
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Stories of all kinds are more important than ever to our society and inside of the contemporary art world. But sometimes important narratives can be hidden inside of abstract works. These narratives can often drive the creative process while carrying larger messages that can be overlooked. Fugitive Narrative curated by Mike Nourse, will bring stories to the forefront, by featuring Chicago artists whose works are driven by abstracting narratives.
Summerslam to stream live in several languages
WWE posted the following videos on Monday, announcing that this Sunday’s Summerslam PPV will stream live on WWE Network in several different languages.
New NXT dates set
WWE COO Triple H posted the following on Twitter on Monday, announcing new NXT touring live events for the months of September and October.
10:00 Sportscast New Years Day 2017
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U.S. stocks rallied Monday as technology companies and banks helped indexes regain a lot of the ground they lost last week, although the calm that has defined the market this year wasn't quite restored.
On Monday:
The Standard & Poor's 500 index rose 24.52 points, or 1 percent, to 2,465.84.
The Dow Jones industrial average advanced 135.39 points, or 0.6 percent, to 21,993.71.
The Nasdaq composite surged 83.68 points, or 1.3 percent, to 6,340.23.
The Russell 2000 index of smaller companies leaped 20.08 points, or 1.5 percent, to 1,394.31.
For the year:
The S&P 500 is up 227.01 points, or 10.1 percent.
The Dow is up 2,231.11 points, or 11.3 percent.
The Nasdaq is up 957.12 points, or 17.8 percent.
The Russell 2000 is up 37.18 points, or 2.7 percent.
Eddie Chapman was born in Burnopfield, County Durham, on 16 November 1914. He worked briefly in the shipyards, before joining the Coldstream Guards. After running off with a lover and failing to report back for duty after a period of leave, he ended up in Aldershot military prison, and was then dishonourably discharged.
On leaving the Army, he turned to crime, gravitating from smash-and-grabs to safe-blowing with gelignite as part of a “jelly gang”. His criminal career made him wealthy, and – when not serving time in prison for endless petty crime – he lived the life of a London playboy, rubbing shoulders with famous names of the day including Noel Coward, Marlene Dietrich, and Ivor Novello.
In 1939, while awaiting trial in Glasgow for burglary, he jumped bail and fled to Jersey, where he was soon picked up for another burglary, and sentenced to two years’ hard labour. The term was then...
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — A Romanian auction house is selling memorabilia belonging to former Communist dictator Nicolae Ceausescu to mark what would have been his 100th birthday.
The "Golden Era" online auction kicks off Wednesday evening. Among the 250 items going under the hammer are a fur-lined hunting cap worn by Ceausescu, an avid hunter, and shoes and a purse made for his wife, Elena Ceausescu. There's even toilet paper, which was scarce in the late days of communism.
Iulian Plestiu, research director at Artmark auction house, says potential buyers are middle-aged Romanians collecting memorabilia or younger people looking to acquire one of the now-trendy period posters.
Communism in Romania ended in 1989 when the Ceausescus were executed after a summary trial.
John Guidetti. Photo: Janerik Henriksson/TT
Sweden striker John Guidetti could miss up to six weeks after breaking his collarbone in Celta Vigo's 4-1 friendly win over Roma on Sunday.
“The medical services of RC Celta inform that the player has suffered a fracture in his right collarbone,” Celta said in a statement.
Celta boss Juan Carlos Unzue confirmed Guidetti would be out for “up to six weeks”.
As well as missing Celta's start to the La Liga season, the former Manchester City and Celtic man will be sidelined for Sweden's World Cup qualifiers against Bulgaria and Belarus.
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London: Tim Cahill's hopes of some much-needed game time before the start of the World Cup have been handed a blow after he was slugged with a three-game suspension.
The Socceroos and Millwall striker was charged with violent conduct by the Football League after catching Fulham defender Ryan Fredericks with an elbow to the neck during the Lions' 3-0 defeat at the Den last Friday.
Milwall striker Tim Cahill will miss much-needed game time before the World Cup. Photo: Millwall FC
The incident went unpunished during the game but Cahill was punished retrospectively on Tuesday.
Cahill will now sit out his side's final two games of the season against Middlesbrough and Aston Villa.
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Willie Nelson’s out of the hospital after getting too high, sort of.
The 84-year-old country music legend started having breathing problems during a concert Sunday night in the Salt Lake City, Utah area.
The concert was cut short and Nelson was taken to a hospital.
On Twitter, the singer blamed his respiratory problems on the altitude.
“I am sorry to have to cut the SLC show short tonight. The altitude got to me. I am feeling better now & headed for lower ground,” he wrote.
Jury selection for Bill Cosby retrial is delayed until April 2nd. (Published 50 minutes ago)
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Featuring a blend of acoustic instruments, rural soundscapes, and wistful vocals, Toronto’s Great Lake Swimmers are armed with a deep catalog of sweetly rustic, warmly melancholic folk-pop and have earned critical raves and comparisons to the likes of Neil Young and Iron & Wine.
Washington (CNN) President Donald Trump directly condemned white supremacists and neo-Nazis in a statement from the White House Monday afternoon.
"Racism is evil -- and those who cause violence in its name are criminals and thugs, including KKK, neo-Nazis, white supremacists, and other hate groups are repugnant to everything we hold dear as Americans," Trump said in response to the attacks in Charlottesville, Virginia, over the weekend.
"Those who spread violence in the name of bigotry strike at the very core of America," Trump said.
Democrats and Republicans have excoriated Trump for his unwillingness to condemn the groups behind the violent protests that left one woman dead who was allegedly hit by a car driven by a man with ties to white supremacy groups.
After blaming the violence "on many sides" Saturday, Trump stayed silent for close to 48 hours. letting his trademark bluntness and campaign pledges to call terrorism what it is succumb to silence and vagueness.
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Kassian scored the lone goal in Game 3 against the Sharks.
It was a clutch third-period tally from Kassian, who converted on a turnover with a backhander from the slot area. He was an absolute force in Game 2 and carried that momentum over into Sunday evening. He only scored seven times this season and is playing on the third line, but the playoffs are a new chapter, and Kassian's revamped play is one of the best ongoing stories in the early going.
ONEKAMA — The Onekama Consolidated Schools board of education was given a view of what school districts around the state are facing with the new third grade reading legislation […]
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Ramona Singer: I’m 58 and look fab in my bandage dress! This week, Patrick Couderc, the managing director of Hervé Léger in London, insisted that women of a certain age, as well as lesbians, shouldn’t wear his company’s curve-hugging creations. “What...
Fashion exec axed after lesbian, weight comments Patrick Couderc said “voluptuous” women and lesbians should not wear Hervé Léger’s famous bandage dress.
Vineland has a new mayor this week. Anthony Fanucci was sworn in as the new mayor of Vineland during a reorganization event. Fanucci and his entire five member council slate that he ran with all received four year terms. Fanucci is the past president of the Vineland City Council.
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Pacira Pharmaceuticals Promotes Braunstein to COO, Scranton to CSO
Xconomy New York —
Scott Braunstein, who has been senior vice president of strategy and corporate development for Pacira Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: PCRX) since 2015, is now the company’s chief operating officer. The new role adds oversight of the company’s commercial and medical affairs to Braunstein’s prior responsibilities. Parsippany, NJ-based Pacira also promoted Richard Scranton to chief scientific officer. Scranton was previously vice president of medical health sciences for the company. Pacira’s lead product is a long-acting form of pain drug bupivacaine (Exparel). Used in surgery, the company says its drug reduces the need for opioids to manage post-surgical pain.
NEW YORK — Producers of the Broadway show "Groundhog Day" said the musical will open Monday night with star Andy Karl once again leading the cast despite having to miss the previous show after tweaking his knee.
Karl hurt himself during a preview performance Friday, forcing the cancellation of Saturday's matinee. An understudy filled in for him at the Friday-night performance. The show, at the August Wilson Theatre, doesn't run on Sundays.
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The Gulf Arab states have not made public their demands of Qatar, but an Al Jazeera journalist shared on Twitter a list that includes Qatar severing diplomatic ties with Iran and expelling members of the Palestinian Islamist Hamas group and the Muslim Brotherhood who live in Doha.
The list also includes ending support for "terrorist organizations" and ceasing "interference" in Egyptian affairs, charges that Qatar denies.
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The 'right' and 'left' are at it again, but I have a different view of things this time.
Whatever is the truth in this situation re Qatar, It's not about Religion or supporting people that religiously 'believe' the same---it's about livelihood--peace---separating Religion from government affairs-- do away with the antagonists.
Yes, Turkey leans to the right, but they want to stop the problems that could lead to a World War.
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WSPA/WCBD) — No “dirty bomb” was found at the Port of Charleston.
Several agencies carried out a search Wednesday night and the terminal was shut down and evacuated after claims that one ship had explosives and radioactive material on board.
The Coast Guard says the alleged threats arose from a YouTube conspiracy theorist.
Four containers aboard the Maersk Memphis vessel that were thought to have contained a “potential threat” were scanned and cleared.
The Wando Terminal will reopen and a safety zone was lifted early Thursday morning.
Federal, state and area law enforcement agencies investigated the threat.
Authorities are questioning the “original reporting source of the threat,” according to a Tweet from Coast Guard officials.
Gareth Barry will join West Bromwich Albion on Tuesday in a £1million deal.
The 36-year old midfielder is leaving Everton to sign a one-year contract at the Hawthorns with the option of a further year.
Sportsmail revealed Albion's interest last month and Tony Pulis is delighted to finally land Barry as a replacement for Darren Fletcher who left for Stoke City.
Gareth Barry is set to join West Bromwich Albion on a one-year deal from Everton for £1million
Barry made 155 appearances for Everton after joining from Manchester City in 2013 on an initial loan. He is second on the all time Premier League appearance list on 628, behind Ryan Giggs.
Though a popular figure at Everton, the Goodison club is looking to add Gylfi Sigurdsson this week in a £45million deal and Barry recognised his playing time would be limited.
He will have a medical today as Pulis looks to make him the first of three new signings.
Barry should be fit to face Burnley this weekend, who also enquirer about signing him last month.
SYDNEY (Reuters) - A valet at Sydney’s Hyatt Regency hotel had a bad day at work on Thursday after he accidentally parked a Porsche Carrera underneath another vehicle.
Hotel staff and guests can be seen near a car accident outside the main entrance of a hotel located in the central business district (CBD) of Sydney, Australia, May 31, 2018. REUTERS/Paul Tait
While attempting to park the Porsche, the car reportedly accelerated and ended up under an orange sports utility vehicle (SUV).
Police were called to the hotel to cut out the driver, who was unharmed, as onlookers were treated to the comical sight of the black soft-top Porsche squashed under the larger vehicle.
“When I first saw this, I thought that it was being shot for a TV show or a movie, but apparently it’s real,” said bystander Jonathan Bayle.
Police rescue lifted the SUV to remove the Porsche with its hood crumpled, out from under it.
The investigation into how the accident occurred is ongoing.
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) – The Fort Wayne Fire Department responded to reports of a stove fire in a home on Kelly Drive just before 3:30 a.m. Monday.
Once on scene, the crew found one adult and three children had escaped the fire and were waiting outside.
The firefighters extinguished the stove fire, but found it had extended to the second floor and attic.
No injuries were reported, and the fire was under control by 4 a.m.
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Kent Thompson Jr., along with his brother Kentrell, are charged with attempted murder for a shooting that occurred on Beltline Boulevard in December.
Kentrell Thompson, along with his brother Kent Jr., are charged with attempted murder after a shooting on Beltline Boulevard in December. (Source: Columbia Police Department)
Police have arrested twin brothers in connection with a shooting that occurred on Dec. 5 at a convenience store in the 3900 block of Beltline Boulevard.
CPD says Kentrell Thompson, along with his twin brother Kent Thompson Jr., shot a victim several times outside the convenience store. Kentrell Thompson was arrested Friday night and joins Kent Thompson Jr., who was arrested on Jan. 22.
The Thompson brothers are charged with Attempted Murder, Assault, and Battery.
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Welcome to The Chronicle’s live breaking news blog for Tuesday, April 18, 2017.
Here are our regular updates throughout the day of all the breaking news and sport from across the North East.
We will have pictures, video, tweets and comments covering the latest Newcastle and North East traffic, weather forecasts, crime and council news too.
It’s Tom Eden here and I’ll be keeping you updated on what’s going on across the North East including the latest on the roads for the rush-hour.
If you would like to get in touch with us today about any breaking news, here are my details:
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There is no shortage of choice when it comes to summer camps in the Bay Area. But the most popular ones book up fast, so it’s never too early to plan where your kids will go. Berkeleyside’s 2018 Summer Camp Guide, published recently, and bursting with paid-for listings, is your one-stop shop to a great summer for your kids — and for you.
Want your camp listed in the Guide? Contact Wendy Cohen.
Camps have been shown to help improve kids’ health, improve their ability to get along with others, enhance thinking, problem-solving and resiliency skills, as well as boost self-esteem.
Whether you’re thinking theater or science, nature or music, coding, sailing or skateboarding, our directory of summer camps, with full details provided by the organizers, runs the gamut and offers something for every kid out there, whatever their interests.
The directory is broken out by style of camp, location and activities for your child. Check it out for an entrée into some amazing summer experiences for your kids.
The Portsmouth Herald reported shelter and welfare directors say a lack of affordable housing seems to be a major cause of homelessness among adults who have jobs. The town of Seabrook's welfare director says she saw a 20 percent uptick in homeless clients this year.
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NORTH SMITHFIELD, R.I. - An elderly man was taken to the hospital Monday afternoon after his car struck a telephone pole and rolled over.
According the the North Smithfield Fire Department, crews responded to the area of 886 Eddie Dowling Highway around 6:00 p.m., for the report of a single car into a telephone pole.
The telephone pole was snapped and debris was scattered when crews arrived.
Officials had shut down the northbound lane and diverted traffic while the crash was cleared.
The older man was transported to Rhode Island Hospital with serious injuries.
No further information is available at this time.
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According to an RCMP release, the incident happened just before 4 p.m. in Windsor on Monday — the girl observed the man exposing himself as he stood on an adjacent property.
HALIFAX—A Nova Scotia man has been charged after allegedly exposing his genitals to a 12-year-old girl.
Garnett Frederick Smith, 67, was arrested a short time later by the RCMP and was held in custody overnight.
He appeared in Windsor provincial court on Tuesday to face charges of committing an indecent act and breach of probation. He was released on strict conditions.
Smith will appear in court on June 12 in Windsor.
Authorities are asking the public's help in identifying three women who allegedly stole nearly $5,000 worth of cosmetics from an Encinitas grocery store.
The trio of women entered the Vons at 262 North El Camino Real on May 23 and proceeded to steal 219 items totaling $4,973, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Department's North Coastal Station.
Authorities said the women placed merchandise like cosmetics, shampoos and medicine into their purses. They then exited the store without paying for any items, the Sheriff’s Department said.
Surveillance video captured the incident, and Vons Loss Prevention believes the women are known shoplifters, according to authorities.
The Sheriff's Department has not released suspect information but did provide the above image captured from surveillance video. A vehicle description was also unknown and no weapons were seen.
Anyone with information about the women is asked to call the North Coastal Patrol Station at 760-966-3500.
Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens, ex-Navy SEAL once seen as rising Republican star, resigns amid extramarital affair scandal.
Patel Dam owner Vinoj Jaya Kumar will now face manslaughter charges over the recent tragedy in Solai where 47 people died.
Also to face charges are top officials of the National Environment Management Authority, the Water Resources Management Authority and Nakuru County Government.
Director of Public Prosecutions Noordin Haji says the officials will face various charges for their alleged omissions or commissions that led to the tragedy that also displaced hundreds of people from a village nearby.
The charges include neglecting official duty and failing to prepare an Environmental Impact Assessment report.
ROANOKE, Va. - With snow in the forecast, many churches have canceled services for Sunday. This list will be updated automatically as church submit their closures with us.
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Cam Atkinson scored twice and Brandon Dubinsky had the go-ahead goal in the third period to help the Columbus Blue Jackets set franchise records for wins and points in a season with a 5-3 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday night.
Zach Werenski and Sam Gagner also scored for the Blue Jackets, who have 44 wins and 94 points.
Travis Konecny had a pair of goals and Brayden Schenn also scored for sagging Philadelphia, which has lost 10 of 15 to hurt its fading playoff chances. The Flyers began play six points out of a postseason spot with 15 games remaining.
Dubinsky's power-play goal with 11:14 left snapped a 3-all tie. He beat Flyers goalie Steve Mason on the glove side with a wrist shot into the top right corner after an excellent screen in front by Scott Hartnell. The goal followed a rouging minor on Konecny.
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BEAUFORT, N.C. (AP) - Some good Samaritans who came to help a North Carolina man get his truck out of a ditch discovered the truck held some items stolen from their own store. And when police were summoned, they discovered the man had stolen a big truck to help free his own stuck vehicle.
That's according to the Carteret County Sheriff's Office. Maj. Jason Wank said deputies were called Friday after workers at an auto parts store tried to help 27-year-old Taylor Russell Valentine of Morehead City.
Wank said they discovered items stolen from their business. He also said Valentine had stolen a large truck and used it to try to free his own truck.
Valentine is jailed on multiple charges, with bond set at $20,000. It's not known if he has an attorney.
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A deal between the United States and Qatar for F-15 fighter jets and a visit by two American warships to Doha are showing the vital military links Washington maintains to the country now at the centre of a dispute with Arab nations.
Qatar has signed what it described as a $12 billion for the fighter jets. In November, the U.S. military announced a similar fighter jet deal for $21.1 billion. It's unclear if they are the same deal.
Meanwhile, Cmdr. Bill Urban of the U.S. Navy's 5th Fleet told The Associated Press that the USS Chinook, a coastal patrol ship, and U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Baranof both were in Doha for "a routine port visit" on Thursday.
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BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - South American trade bloc Mercosur rejects the use of force in Venezuela, a statement sent by Argentina's foreign ministry said on Saturday, a day after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened military intervention.
The bloc including Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay and Brazil suspended Venezuela indefinitely last week. The statement said dialogue and diplomacy were the only acceptable means to promote democracy in Venezuela for Mercosur countries.
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Police are investigating after a car crashed into a Shoppers Drug Mart in Scarborough this morning.
It happened near Ellesmere and McCowan roads at around 7 a.m.
Police said it is not clear what caused the vehicle to lose control.
No injuries were reported.
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BRASILIA, April 20 Brazil shed a net 63,624 payroll jobs in March, the Labor Ministry said on Thursday, suggesting the labor market has continued to deteriorate as the economy struggles to pull out of its worst recession ever. (Reporting by Marcela Ayres; Writing by Alonso Soto)
The Morning Mess and the Live 101.5 Entourage partied on the plaza at Talking Stick ResorT Arena for the Pitbull and Enrique Iglesias concert tonight! With DJ Iceman on the one’s and two’s we rocked out and had a salsa dancing competition for tickets to the concert! We also had our own life size cut out of Pitbull himself for everyone to take photos with! Click HERE to see photos from tonight!
MINNEAPOLIS >> Community leaders have come up with a plan to fight sex trafficking during the Super Bowl in Minneapolis.
The Star Tribune reports the 40-member group unveiled a plan Tuesday that includes billboard campaigns and statewide law enforcement stings. The effort is estimated to cost about $1 million.
The group is made up of representatives from counties, nonprofits, hospitals, businesses and law enforcement who have spent the past nine months planning.
Bus drivers, hotel workers and about 10,000 Super Bowl volunteers will also be trained to identify sex trafficking. The effort also includes providing more emergency shelter beds, increased street outreach and a tip hotline for possible trafficking.
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The Minnesota Super Bowl Host Committee asked the Women’s Foundation of Minnesota in 2014 to lead the efforts against sex trafficking.
The gubernatorial campaign for Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has declined to provide more information about blocks of time in her calendar when she works on campaign-related events, arguing that releasing the information could give away strategy.
Phil Valenziano, Reynolds' campaign manager, offered that explanation to questions about 10 items listed on Reynolds' June calendar that reference the campaign. Reynolds' administrative staff released the calendar in response to a public records request by The Associated Press but blacked out information that was campaign-related. Her office made similar redactions for six campaign-related events listed in acting Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg's June work calendar.
The records offer a glimpse at how Reynolds is trying to balance her new job as governor with her efforts to win a full four-year term in the 2018 gubernatorial race.
KINGSPORT, TN (WJHL) – Thrill seekers in Kingsport got to take a dip in near freezing water Sunday afternoon, all for a good cause.
Dozens came out to the Kingsport Aquatic Center for the inaugural Polar Plunge.
The event helped kick off the new year and the city’s centennial.
Participants signed up and then made teams to donate money to local and national charities
A best friend duo tells us they were excited to ring in the new year in a different way.
“It was freezing, it was definitely very cold, and my body was numb. It was something different, and we’ve never done it before and I just feel like that was a great way to start out the new year,” Gracie Bass and Madison Grizzle said.
The water was certainly cold at 43 degrees. The aquatic center raised over $500 for charities.
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75 north is back open after it was shut down for more than two hours just past the Brent Spence Bridge and I-71 Cincinnati police said.
People need to slow down in this rain. You can’t drive fast in this weather… Please be careful!
A two-vehicle collision blocked the left lane on northbound I-471 just before the Big Mac Bridge in Newport, according to Campbell County dispatchers. No one was hurt and the crash has cleared, but be prepared for slow traffic.
A disabled vehicle brought the center lane to a dead halt on southbound I-71/75 on the -Cut-in-the-Hill near the Kyles Lane exit.
The left two lanes were shut down on southbound I-71/75, also on the Cut-in-the-Hill, after two cars crashed about 5:21 a.m., according to Kenton County dispatchers. All lanes cleared about a half hour later. No one was hurt. (FOX19)
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Archaeologists in Egypt say they have discovered a 4,400-year-old tomb near the pyramids outside Cairo.
Egypt’s Antiquities Ministry announced the discovery on Saturday and said the tomb is likely to have belonged to a high-ranking female official known as Hetpet, who lived during the 5th Dynasty of ancient Egypt.
The tomb includes wall paintings depicting Hetpet observing different hunting and fishing scenes.
Mostafa Al-Waziri, leader of the archaeological mission, says the scenes depict a monkey – some were commonly kept at the time as domestic animals – reaping fruit, and another monkey dancing before an orchestra.
He believes Hetpet, who is thought to have been close to ancient Egyptian royals, had another tomb in Giza’s western necropolis, which is home to the tombs of top officials of Egypt’s Old Kingdom.
Mr Al-Waziri says excavation work is under way for the other tomb. – Associated Press
Lee Brice and his wife, Sara, are expecting their third child this summer.
Their family just gets cuter and cuter. This will be their first daughter, and Sara squealed when she found out! Here’s a gender reveal video from earlier this year.
What Is PTSD?
PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) is a mental health problem that some people develop after experiencing or witnessing a life-threatening event, like combat, a natural disaster, a car accident, or sexual assault.
It's normal to have upsetting memories, feel on edge, or have trouble sleeping after this type of event. At first, it may be hard to do normal daily activities, like go to work, go to school, or spend time with people you care about. But most people start to feel better after a few weeks or months.
If it's been longer than a few months and you're still having symptoms, you may have PTSD. For some people, PTSD symptoms may start later on, or they may come and go over time.
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FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — Police have broken up a crowd of about 200 demonstrators at Colorado State University after a group arrived armed with bats and shields.
Campus police say there were no arrests at the demonstration late Friday.
The Fort Collins Coloradoan reports some people were chanting a Nazi slogan but no details were immediately available. The newspaper says some scuffles broke out.
CSU spokeswoman Dell Rae Ciaravola says police were unable to determine any political affiliation for the group armed with bats before officers dispersed the crowd.
CSU President Tony Frank said some groups present had "a goal of violence to spread their fear." He didn't elaborate.
The demonstrators were outside a student center where conservative activist Charlie Kirk was speaking. In his talk, he distanced himself from white supremacists.
"Baywatch": In the hit-and-miss tradition of turning old TV shows into edgy comedy films , the '90s California beach patrol has been resuscitated by stars Dwayne Johnson , Zac Efron and Alexandra Daddario , and features requisite cameos by David Hasselhoff and Pamela Anderson. 1 hr.
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(WTNH) — Social media has had a profound impact on life today.
“Social media plays a wide range of roles in the criminal realm and the things we investigate,” says Sargent Corey Davis of the Connecticut Center for Digital Investigations.
Sgt. Davis digs into cyber crimes and those committed through social media.
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He says the internet can be a safe place if accounts are kept private with a small social media circle.
“But unfortunately, teenagers like to be popular,” explained Sgt. Davis. “And that can make them vulnerable.”
We spoke with some experts on how to keep kids safe while online.
Oil firms increase pump prices today
Flying V and Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corp. will increase their pump prices today.
In an advisory, Flying V and Shell said they will hike gasoline prices by 70 centavos per liter and diesel prices by 60 centavos per liter.
Flying V will apply the price movements at 12:01 a.m. while Shell will implement the changes at 6 a.m.
The oil firms will also hike kerosene prices by 55 centavos per liter.
Other oil firms are also expected to make similar announcements.
Meanwhile, Petron increased liquefied petroleum gas prices by P4.15 per kilogram Sunday and hiked Xtend auto LPG prices by P2.32 per liter. (PNA)
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People often say that I'm hard to buy presents for—they complain that I'm picky, opinionated, and “already have everything.” My response? “If you think I'm difficult to buy presents for, you obviously don't know the location of your local liquor store.” In fact, choosing a bottle of someone's favorite wine or spirit is often the simplest way to buy for a difficult friend or family member (if they happen to be a drinker, of course). Here, a few of the best spirits and wines to gift this holiday season.
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Following the release of Canada jobs data for September at 8:30 am ET Friday, the loonie traded mixed against its major rivals. While the loonie fell against the greenback, it rose against the rest of major rivals.
The loonie was trading at 90.03 against the yen, 1.4680 against the euro, 0.9751 against the aussie and 1.2580 against the greenback around 8:35 am ET.
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Man accused of raping toddler, intended AIDS exposure
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MONROE (AP) - A Louisiana man accused of raping a 3-year-old has been charged in a separate case with intentionally exposing others to the AIDS virus.
Twenty-five-year-old Levon Jennings was charged on April 9 with first-degree rape and oral sexual battery. News outlets cite an arrest warrant that says the toddler told her mother Jennings did something "ugly" to her. The warrant says a medical examination revealed the possibility of sexual assault.
Outlets report that police say a separate investigation spurred the exposure charge. Ouachita Parish Health Unit records say Jennings tested positive for HIV in 2013 and was notified of the results. Jennings' arrest warrant says he denied any knowledge of having HIV.
Amid increasing talk of Steve Bannon’s perilous position within Donald Trump’s White House, a former aide to the president has said that should Bannon be ousted, he will blow his perceived enemies, namely H.R. McMaster and Matt Drudge, “the fuck up.” Related: Trump Defends McMaster After Alt-Right Attacks From Bannon Allies McMaster, Trump’s national security adviser,…
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Pakistan's Ambassador to the United States Ali Jehangir Siddiqui has vowed to take measures to come out of FATF grey list .
In an interview with Bloomberg TV, he said Pakistan has chalked out a 15-month time frame in this regard.
He said after assuming his office in Washington, his main focus has been on promoting trade and economic ties with the United States.
To a question, Ali Jehangir Siddiqui said Pakistan has no problem with growing US-Indian relationship and hoped that India will also not see our ties with the United States through any specific lense.
Ambassador Siddiqui said we have development cooperation with China and every country can have multiple relations with different countries. He said both China and the United States are important for Pakistan.
To a question, he said terrorist activities in Pakistan have decreased by 80 percent. Ali Jehangir Siddiqui said no specific talks were held with the United States on military aid.
A 48-year-old Smithfield woman faces two charges of Felony Theft By Unlawful Taking in Gosper County Court. Sandra Flint is scheduled to be arraigned on Friday June 16, 2017 at 10:30am. It’s the culmination of an investigation by the Gosper County Sheriff’s Office after the owner of Lofquist Welding in Elwood, suspected a false ledger and money being withdrawn from the business account.
According to a Sheriff’s Office news release and court records, Flint was employed as an office and accounts receivable clerk from September 2015 through February 2017. Flint is suspected of taking around $5,000 from the business account during the 17-month period of her employment. Sheriff Dennis Ocken says Flint allegedly produced a false ledger showing she had made payments on a van sold to her by the business. But, the business did not receive money for the vehicle and she apparently had the title of the van issued in her name.
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We sit down with Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School student Samantha Grady to talk about how she's healing in the wake of the tragedy at her school, and how the students and community are coming together to enact change.
WASHINGTON (AP) – A Pentagon official tells The Associated Press that transgender people can enlist in the military beginning Jan. 1, despite President Donald Trump’s opposition.
The new policy reflects growing legal pressure on the issue and the difficult hurdles the federal government would have to cross to enforce Trump’s demand to ban transgender individuals from the military. Two federal courts already have ruled against the ban.
Potential transgender recruits will have to overcome a lengthy and strict set of physical, medical and mental conditions that make it possible, though difficult, for them to join the armed services.
Maj. David Eastburn says the enlistment of transgender recruits will start Jan. 1 and go on amid the legal battles. The Department of Defense also is studying the issue.
A recent report from the Government Accountability Office revealed that some people may be abusing an Affordable Care Act provision by re-enrolling even though their coverage ended due to nonpayment.
A nurse leader discusses strategies to help improve patient satisfaction and patient engagement.
The Food and Drug Administration has issued a report outlining how it plans to improve the safety of medical devices and protect patients from potential risks.
The Office of the Inspector General found that over half of almost $14 million in Medicare telehealth payments examined in its audit failed to meet reporting requirements.
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Equipment
8 lollipop sticks or popsicle sticks
Ingredients
8 Granny Smith apples
4 (4.51-oz.) bags soft caramels
3 Tablespoons heavy cream
Assorted toppings, such as chopped nuts, sprinkles or melted chocolate for drizzling
Directions
Wash and thoroughly dry the apples then press a lollipop stick firmly into the top of each apple. Line a baking sheet with wax paper.
Unwrap the caramels then place them in a medium saucepan set over medium-low heat. Add the heavy cream and cook the caramels, stirring occasionally, until they melt and the mixture is a smooth consistency. Reduce the heat to low.
Dip each of the apples into the caramel mixture, shaking off any excess and scraping any caramel off the bottoms of the apples. Roll the apples in your preferred toppings then place them on the lined baking sheet. Refrigerate the apples for 15 minutes or until the caramel has firmed up. Serve the apples immediately or store them in the fridge until ready to serve.
Sun Prairie Lions event, 11:30 am-8:30 pm, 6/17, Cannery Square, with food & drink by area restaurants, kids' activities, music by Brandon Beebe noon, Nine Thirty Standard 2:45 pm, London Fog 5:30 pm. Free admission. sunprairielions.org.
Monday, April 17, 2017
Weather forecast update at 4:45pm:
An unsettled pattern is in store over the next few days. Expect a bit of everything from now until Friday as a stubborn southwesterly flow aloft stays in place until Thursday.
Although no significant amounts of precipitation is expected, showers will be possible, with the biggest chance on Thursday.
Signs point to a pleasant and stable day on Friday when an upper ridge builds in from the west.
Tuesday’s daytime high range: 6 to 15C
We will have the rest of your weather details coming up at 5pm, 6:30pm and 11pm – Hope you can join us!
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Oil Plus Ltd are seeking a permanent Laboratory Supervisor to oversee the smooth running of their Newbury laboratory.
Should have extensive working experience in laboratory procedures for physical and inorganic chemistry and microbiology, and general laboratory safety procedures. Should have knowledge of COSHH, MSDS, IATA regulations, Cert of Origin preparation.
The person will be responsible for managing the laboratory assistant and workshop technician, assisting the technical team with analysis studies and R&D projects.
Must have minimum HNC or a first degree in chemistry.
If interested please send your cv to careers@oilplusltd.com quoting ref: LS0618
When Congress returns tomorrow, Republicans will control the House and Senate, and have a president coming into office who will likely be on board with signing their bills into law.
NPR's Ron Elving (@NPRrelving) talks with Here & Now’s Peter O’Dowd about Republican lawmakers’ biggest priorities, including health insurance and tax reform, and whether President-elect Donald Trump will stay true to his campaign promises.
March 19 (Reuters) - Chengdu Hi-Tech Development Co Ltd :
* SAYS UNIT'S CONSORTIUM EXPECTS TO WIN BID FOR ENGINEERING PROJECT WITH TOTAL INVESTMENT AT ABOUT 220 MILLION YUAN ($34.75 million) Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2GIhADQ Further company coverage: ($1 = 6.3301 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) - Nevada lawmakers are endorsing a proposal to automate voter registration when people apply for state identification cards.
The Department of Motor Vehicles already voluntarily integrates voter registration with applications for driver's licenses.
The proposal would codify that the department must continue to work with local officials to register anyone eligible who doesn't opt out at the DMV.
Republican Gov. Brian Sandoval will have five days to sign the measure once it's transmitted to him later this week.
If he takes no action or vetoes the proposal, it would go before voters in November 2018.
All Democrats plus one independent passed it 27-15 in the Assembly last month and 12-9 in the Senate on Monday.
Republicans worry it may register people who are either ineligible or do not want to vote.
(Copyright 2017 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)
Our very first Gotta Hear Song of the Year is a heavy, dirgey rock epic, “Machine” by Philly locals Deadfellow, a relatively new addition to our local music scene.
Deadfellow’s lead singer and songwriter is Hayden Sammak. He’s been in and around the local music scene for a few years, and Deadfellow is a project that’s about a year old. With a vocal style reminiscent of Mark Lanegan (Screaming Trees), “Machine” is from a new EP, Love Songs for the Contemporary Listener and was recorded at Kawari Sound with some of our favorite locals including Ross Bellenoit, Matt Muir (who co-produced the EP), and Michael Stec.
The six song EP balances heavier guitar jams and lighter, slower, down-tempo ballads. They show Sammak’s adeptness at building songs with emotional intensity regardless of the volume, and the EP is a beguiling introduction to a talented young Philly musician.
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Beginning in the spring, the Market/JFK pilot project will run for nine months between 15th and 20th Streets.
Hundreds of vehicles are sold at an auction in Saudi Arabia to settle the debt of billionaire Maan al-Sanea and his company, one of the kingdom's longest-running debt disputes. Video provided by Reuters Newslook
DAYTON, Ohio — The president of the University of Dayton has scolded students for disrespecting and attacking police who tried to clear a rowdy street crowd during St. Patrick’s Day revelry Saturday near the Ohio campus.
In a letter sent to students, university President Eric Spina says he saw some of them shoot fireworks into crowds and assault officers on Saturday.
The Dayton Daily News reports there were allegations of people throwing bottles, rocks and firecrackers at police before officers dressed in riot gear eventually dispersed the crowd that evening.
The school says one person was hurt by a thrown object, and a few others reported minor injuries.
Spina says disrespectful students were jeopardizing the safety of other students and officers. He defends the police response as being appropriate and necessary.
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Sears' cautionary history lesson
The pioneering retail company that looks to be rapidly hurtling toward bankruptcy might offer a few hints for internet conglomerates like Amazon and Alibaba, writes Breakingviews' Rob Cox.
A flood of FCC regulation reform
The Republican head of the FCC proposed easing regulatory requirements in the $45 billion business data services market, a win for companies like AT&T and Verizon. Here's why.
Today the Federal Communications Commission also announced that it will vote in April to reverse a 2016 rule adopted by the Obama administration that limits the number of television stations some companies can buy.
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BRUSSELS (Sputnik)The consent signifies that CETA "could already provisionally apply from April," according to the EP website.
The vote took place against the backdrop of criticism and mass protests against the trade agreement in Europe. Opponents fear CETA, aiming to establish a free trade zone, would undermine standards and regulations on environmental protection, health, safety and workers' rights.
Over 90 percent of the deal is expected to provisionally apply within months, while the rest must be ratified by individual EU member countries.
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EPCCO distributes dividends for financial year 2016 (TASI) Date: 14 Feb 2017 Eastern Province Cement Co. distributes SAR 1.5 cash dividends for financial year 2016 over registered shareholders as of end of trade of day of holding General meeting which will be announced later.
SYDNEY (AP) — Australia’s prime minister says the country will scrap a temporary visa for skilled foreign workers, arguing that Australians must be given priority for Australian jobs.
The 457 visa allows foreigners to live and work in Australia for up to four years. Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said Tuesday that it will be replaced with a stricter scheme that requires a criminal background check and includes tougher English language requirements. The list of occupations that qualify for the new visa will be sharply reduced.
The decision comes one day before President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order that will make changes to a visa program that brings high-skilled workers to the U.S. The White House said the current visa program undercuts American workers by bringing in cheaper labor.
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The official re-creation of Buddy Holly, Richie Valens, and The Big Bopper’s final tour, John Mueller’s Winter Dance Party is the ONLY production to be endorsed by the Holly, Valens, and Richardson estates. A tribute experience unlike any other, this concert features unbridled, high-voltage entertainment featuring all the hit songs of the 50s era like “Peggy Sue,” “La Bamba,” and “Chantilly Lace.” Springfield State Journal Register says it’s “an air tight band with energy-packed execution of a long string of classics.”
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LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) _ A Lincoln attorney and former State Board of Education member is running for Nebraska secretary of state.
Bob Evnen announced Monday that he is launching a campaign to replace current Secretary of State John Gale, who decided not to seek re-election in 2018. Evnen is scheduled to travel the state this week.
Evnen has been active in the Nebraska Republican Party for years and worked extensively with the group Nebraskans for the Death Penalty last year to reinstate capital punishment. He served on the State Board of Education from 2005 to 2013.
Evnen made the announcement with U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer and Mark Quandahl, a former state senator and state education board member.
Nebraska state Sen. John Murante of Gretna is also considering a run for secretary of state.
March 18 (Reuters) - Avic Electromechanical Systems Co Ltd :
* SAYS UNIT SIGNS STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT WITH GERMANY'S TECHSAT, FRANCE'S NEXEYA ON CIVIL AVIATION Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2FPvwul Further company coverage: (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
Isaac Vassell joined Birmingham from Luton for an undisclosed fee on Monday
Birmingham City give a debut to new signing Isaac Vassell after the striker joined from Luton on Saturday.
Maikel Kieftenbeld is available after having his red card against Bristol City rescinded, but David Davis, Che Adams and Jonathan Grounds all picked up injuries in that game.
Filipe Morais is unlikely to start for Bolton, having missed much of pre-season with a knee injury.
Josh Vela (ankle) and David Wheater (back) are also out.
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Louis Albanese II recently joined Catamount Wealth Management in Westport as vice president. He will be part of the portfolio management team working on client development and relationships.
Prior to joining Catamount, Albanese was an investment principal at Saudi Aramco Energy Ventures where he was responsible for investing in technology companies in the renewable energy, oil and gas, information technology and water sectors. He had been with First Solar, one of the world’s largest vertically integrated solar companies, and Merrill Lynch in New York and Hong Kong.
Baku. 5 June. REPORT.AZ/ Colonel General Elchin Guliyev was appointed Chief of the State Border Service.
Report informs, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has signed relevant order.
According to the order, Elchin Isagha Guliyev appointed Chief of the State Border Service.
Notably, earlier, E.Guliyev served as a Chief of the State Border Service and Commander of the Border Troops.
SANAA, Yemen (AP) — Yemeni security officials say local forces backed by the United Arab Emirates are expanding their reach in the country's south, where they have clashed with forces loyal to the internationally recognized president.
The UAE is part of the Saudi-led coalition battling Yemen's Shiite rebels on behalf of President Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi, but has been at odds with Hadi for months.
The security officials said Monday that hundreds of Security Belt forces — fighters trained and financed by the UAE, have deployed in the Dhale province. They spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to brief reporters.
The UAE and Hadi maintain separate security forces based in the southern city of Aden, which have clashed in recent months.
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, Jay Som has released “Hot Bread,” a wistful song about a one-night stand with a past love. Featured on Amazon Music’s Love Me Not playlist, the track opens: “Will you dance with me, Jen? / You won’t have to see me leave again.” “The warm and dry ’70s tone inspired me to make a chill but optimistic arrangement with simple lyrics,” she explained to NPR. Listen to the track named after “one of [her] favorite things in the world” below.
Watch the UFC 216: Ferguson vs. Lee Weigh-in Live at 8 PM ET
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The 13 fighters competing on Saturday’s UFC 216: Ferguson vs. Lee fight card will officially weigh-in on Friday. The fight card features two title fights. Watch the fighters step on the scales streaming live at 8 p.m. ET from Las Vegas, Nevada.
Tony Ferguson and Kevin Lee will face off in the fight card’s main event with the interim lightweight title on the line. In the co-main event, flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson looks to make history in his title defense against Ray Borg.
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On "The Tonight Show," actress Anne Hathaway and Jimmy Fallon sang popular song lyrics that had been translated to a foreign language and then back to English
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Two homes under construction in Scarborough have been gutted following a three-alarm fire on Tuesday night.
Firefighters were called to the area of Southlawn Drive, near Kennedy Road and Finch Avenue, shortly after 10:30 p.m. for reports of a fire in the area.
Nineteen trucks responded to the scene at the height of the fire.
No injuries were reported but residents in the homes near the two affected residences were evacuated as a precaution.
The main body of the fire was knocked down at around 11:30 p.m. and the fire was completely extinguished by midnight.
The cause and origin of the fire is still under investigation and Toronto Fire could not confirm if the fire is suspicious.
Crews are still on scene and the Office of the Fire Marshal as well as a Toronto Fire investigator have been notified.
This one-of-a-kind custom home in Montana on the Missouri River gives new meaning to living for the weekend. From projects in the plumbed/heated 30x60 workshop to reading in the expansive library or entertaining on the deck that overlooks your own 1,179 feet of Montana Missouri River frontage. The stunning interior is created with reclaimed woods.Floors are toasty with radiant heat. Gas fireplace up and wood burning fireplace down, double ovens in the kitchen make entertaining a breeze. The master includes a walk-in closet, copper soaking tub and walk-out to the river views. This property entitles you to access to the Boulder Ridge venue for family gatherings or client socials. Across the road from this home is a 3.5 mile private bike/walk section that is yours to enjoy. The property includes beautiful mature trees with room for a horse or two.
ALTOONA, Iowa - A Missouri man is facing serious charges after firing shots into a van that he believed was carrying two missing children.
Police say Matthew Golden was traveling east on Interstate 80, when he heard an Amber alert for two missing children from Toronto, Iowa.
The car described in the Amber Alert was a silver sedan.
Despite this description, Golden spotted a white panel van and decided that he had found the vehicle authorities were searching for.
"After ramming the vehicle probably more than once, he gets out of the vehicle and begins giving commands to the driver, and then he fires two rounds at him," Chief Stallman said.
The driver of the panel van was uninjured.
Police say none of Golden's choices were correct.
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The French giants thrashed Barcelona 4-0 at the Parc des Princes last night in the first leg of their last-16 Champions League tie.
A double from Angel Di Maria and strikes from Julian Draxler and Edinson Cavani has left Barca in serious danger of failing to reach the quarter-finals of the competition for the first time in a decade.
Despite acknowledging the tie is only half completed, Al-Khelaifi reckons he had an inkling that PSG would upset the La Liga heavyweights.
With all respect due to the contestants in our Cutest Pets in Dallas showdown (winner announced Friday), you’ll find equally adorable animals and maybe even truer companions at Dallas Animal Services this week. Good thing, too, because the shelter is full, and is waiving adoption fees until further notice.
DAS presently has about 700 animals up for adoption, including kittens. If you can’t adopt, even fostering a kitten for a little while—the shelter’s cat capacity is at 134 percent—could make a significant difference. But why wouldn’t you adopt? Do you see that picture of Mickey, an already neutered Daschund just looking for a loving family? Please save Mickey.
You can adopt a pet at the main adoption center at 1818 N. Westmoreland Road or at the PetSmart Everyday Adoption Center at 16821 N. Coit Road. Hours and more info here, on the left side of the page. And if you’d really like your heartstrings to be pulled even tighter, you can scroll through pictures of the animals up for adoption here.
April 25 (Reuters) - Bharti Airtel Ltd:
* BOARD EVALUATED ONE OPTION OF OFFER FOR SALE OF SIGNIFICANT STAKE IN BHARTI INFRATEL LTD
* SAYS BOARD EVALUATED OTHER OPTION OF A PROPOSAL FOR MERGER OF INDUS TOWERS LTD INTO BHARTI INFRATEL LTD.
* SAYS APPROVED PROPOSAL FOR MERGER OF INDUS TOWERS LTD INTO BHARTI INFRATEL LTD.
* DECIDED TO ENGAGE WITH POTENTIAL INVESTORS FOR EVALUATING A STRATEGIC STAKE SALE POST COMPLETION OF MERGER. Source text - bit.ly/2Fcjha8 Further company coverage:
A suicide bombing targeted the administrative headquarters of a tribal region in northwestern Pakistan Wednesday, killing three policemen and two passers-by, officials said.
The explosion went off at the main gate of the tribal headquarters in Ghalanai in the Mohmand tribal region, just as the workday was about to start, said Hameedullah Khan, a local government official.
Hundreds of local residents come daily on business to the tribal headquarters, located 45 kilometers (28 miles) outside Peshawar, the provincial capital.
Wednesday's attack, and another suicide bombing that killed 13 in the eastern Pakistani city of Lahore Monday, reflect an uptick in militant attacks after almost a three-month lull.
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The Haunted Mansion begins its 2017 run at the Quietwoods South Camping Resort near Brussels this weekend. Door County’s largest haunted attraction is open from 7 to 10PM on Fridays and Saturdays through October 28th. Sue Marchant credits her son, Mike, for the development of the haunted house and all of its scary sights at Quietwoods South…
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Marchant says funds raised during the four week run of the Haunted Mansion are invested in programming at Southern Door Schools…
Looks like straight sunshine for most of the state this 4th of July.
Highs could near average in the low 90s, with heat index mid to upper 90s. Clear skies continue Wednesday evening/night which will be great for fireworks! The lows will drop into the low 70s.
The high pressure will keep us quiet into Thursday with temperatures in the low 90s, again near normal.
FOURTH FORECAST: Mostly sunny and near normal highs in the low 90s, feels like upper 90s. @NEWS9 pic.twitter.com/qiEpOnyjDu — Robyn King (@RobynKing_news9) July 4, 2018
Later, the heat dome will move west of Oklahoma, and weaken. Storm chances will return by Friday into Saturday.
Highs will range from the upper 80s to low 90s.
Next week will be quiet with mostly sunny skies and low 90s. The pattern will be near average. Potentially hotter conditions could arise by late in the week with highs in the mid 90s.
My take on the new comedy, "Just Getting Started" starring Morgan Freeman, Tommy Lee Jones, and Rene Russo. It's a new movie set in Palm Springs.
Georgia state trooper involved in shooting near Atlanta
HAPEVILLE, Ga. (AP) — Authorities say a Georgia State Patrol trooper has been involved in a shooting just south of Atlanta, though details were not immediately available.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation said on Twitter Monday morning that the trooper shot a person who has been taken to a hospital. The agency says the trooper is "ok," and that the condition of the wounded person was unknown.
No other details were immediately released.
Hapeville is about 7 miles (11 kilometers) south of downtown Atlanta, near Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
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Typewritten Portraits is the result of four years investigating image making with typewritters. Typewritten Portraits" is the result of three years investigating image-making with typewriters. The show consists of 17 portraits of authors and songwriters, typed either on this AEG Olymp or on an Olivetti Linea 80 between 2013 and 201 The limitations of the typewriter are used as language, connecting technique and appearance. The fixed-width alphabet and superimposed letters are used to create detailed images from the illusion of shades of gray, while the analog impressions of the machine make results unforeseeable and irrep roducible. Like those portrayed did, the author arranges letters on a page to produce meaning. Read Less
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SANTA CLARA COUNTY (KRON) — Sheriff’s deputies are searching for a missing 71-year-old legally blind man missing from an RV Park near Morgan Hill, according to Sgt. Rich Glennon.
Jerry Evans uses a cane and has been missing since Sunday. He is about 6 feet tall and weighs 245 pounds. He lives alone, Glennon said.
A neighbor last saw Evans two days ago at Parkway Lakes RV Park at 100 Ogier Ave., off of Old Monterey Road, sheriff’s Sgt. Rich Glennon said.
Anyone who knows of Evans’ whereabouts has been asked to call the sheriff’s office at (408) 299-2311.
Bay City News contributed to this report.
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Commuters are facing delays after a car burst into flames on the M42.
The northbound stretch is closed after a vehicle caught fire on the northbound section of the motorway between J3 and J3A.
Smoke is currently billowing across the carriageway and the emergency services are on the scene.
The burning car is on the hard shoulder and the traffic is managing to get past the scene slowly.
Travel Tom is warning drivers to expect of two hours if anyone is heading in that direction.
Highways England reported: “The #M42 is blocked northbound between J3 and J3A due to a vehicle fire.
“Emergency services are on route to scene, smoke across the carriageway. Please take care on approach, delays are building.”
April 28 Laox Co Ltd:
* Announces the merger of its wholly owned units, MODE ET JACOMO CO LTD and another Tokyo based unit, which is engaged in the shoe manufacturing, processing and sales
* Says MODE ET JACOMO will be the surviving company, and the other Tokyo-based unit will be dissolved
* Effective date July 1
Source text in Japanese: goo.gl/8thJB4
Further company coverage:
(Beijing Headline News)
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Tributes have been paid on social media to the 'brave' London firefighters who worked through the night tackling the Grenfell Tower blaze.
At least 12 people died after the devastating inferno destroyed the block in north Kensington, west London, with the death toll expected to rise.
A 32-year-old man is in custody following a death in a northern Manitoba community early Friday morning.
At around 5:20 a.m., RCMP responded to a report of an unresponsive male at a residence in Pukatawagan, 708 km northwest of Winnipeg. The 32-year-old male from Pukatawagan was transported to the local nursing station, where he was pronounced dead.
The RCMP are investigating this death as a homicide.
A 32-year-old male from Pukatawagan is in custody. No charges have been laid.
The RCMP Major Crime Unit, North District Crime Reduction Enforcement Support Team, and Thompson Forensic Identification Services are assisting with the ongoing investigation.
The Texas mother who allegedly tried to burn a car with her three daughters inside had told a crowd of startled bystanders they should “come with her to go to heaven,” a witness says.
Gerardo Cortez, who owns the El Rey Car Wash in Houston, where the incident unfolded Sunday night, says Ana Ester Segovia made the statement while running away from her burning vehicle.
“That’s when she said – she invited us all to come with her to go to heaven,” Cortez told FOX26 Houston.
Cortez said Segovia pulled one of her daughters by the hair when she tried to escape the car, before revving the vehicle up and setting the engine ablaze with the girls inside.
Other witnesses reported hearing Segovia say to her children “we’re going to see Jesus.”
Segovia currently is facing three counts of aggravated assault on a family member. She ran away from the burning car with her 9, 11, and 13-year-old daughters, all of whom were unharmed in the incident.
AMSTERDAM, April 18 (Reuters) - Dutch construction company VolkerWessels said on Tuesday it would seek an initial public offering of shares and a stock market listing on the Euronext exchange in Amsterdam.
The company is owned by Reggeborgh Holding, which said it would sell a minority stake of a yet-to-be-determined size in the IPO.
VolkerWessels had earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) of 254 million euros ($270.3 million) in 2016 and sales of 5.5 billion euros, it said. ($1 = 0.9396 euros) (Reporting by Toby Sterling; Editing by Amrutha Gayathri)
Members of the Gulfport Fire Department Honor Guard present the colors at the Flag Day ceremony at the Armed Forces Retirement Home on Wednesday, June 14, 2017. Jeff Clark jclark@sunherald.com
SEOUL: Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (005930.KS) will announce this month the results of an investigation into what caused some of its Galaxy Note 7 smartphones to catch fire, the JoongAng Ilbo newspaper reported on Monday citing unnamed sources.
The South Korean firm said in October it was examining all aspects of the phone, suggesting there may be a combination of factors that contributed to one of the costliest product safety failures in tech history.
The world’s top smartphone maker warned of a $5.1 billion hit to its operating profit over three quarters following its decision to permanently halt Galaxy Note 7 sales in October.
Investors and analysts have said it is critical for Samsung to identify the root cause of the fires in order to rebuild consumer trust and avoid repeating the same mistakes.
A Samsung Electronics spokesman declined to comment.
Carpenter, who was recalled from Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday, will start Thursday against the Angels, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.
As anticipated, Carpenter will fill the rotation spot vacated by Francisco Liriano (hamstring), who landed on the 10-day disabled list in a corresponding move. Even if Liriano is sidelined the minimum amount of time, he'll still miss two turns through the rotation, so Carpenter could take the hill for the Tigers again next week if he performs acceptably Thursday. Given that Carpenter has given up eight runs over 8.2 innings in his three appearances for Detroit this season and recently served up 14 hits in a three-inning appearance for Toledo on May 21, he'll be difficult to depend on even in AL-only settings.
WATAUGA COUNTY, N.C. - One person is dead and one other is missing after a landslide destroyed a North Carolina home, according to the National Weather Service.
Authorities report two people were in the home at the time of the collapse.
This happened in the Heaven Mountain area of Watauga County.
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The FUP oil workers union in Brazil said on Wednesday that workers joined the call for a nationwide strike on at least 20 oil rigs in lucrative Campos basin, along with several other areas around the country.
The 72-hour strike was called to protest the fuel pricing policies of Petroleo Brasileiro SA and to demand the resignation of chief executive Pedro Parente. The state-led firm said in a statement that there were no production losses so far. It said contingency crews took over operations at these units, keeping output stable.
Source: Reuters (Reporting by Marta Nogueira; Writing by Marcelo Teixeira)
EXCLUSIVE 'Mystery brunette' seen getting cosy with Olly Murs on her Ibiza hen do says it was 'harmless fun' - and insists her wedding is still on!
During a recent interview with People.com, actress Halle Berry revealed her diet, workout regimen and secrets to staying youthful looking at age 50.
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April 3 Magnegas Corp
* Magnegas reports 50 pct increase in revenue for the fourth quarter of 2016
* Q4 revenue $2.5 million
* Magnegas Corp says gross margins for three months ended December 31, 2016 increased 441 basis points to 46 pct from 41 pct for same period last year Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
March 19 (Reuters) - SKANSKA AB:
* SKANSKA SIGNS CONTRACT EXTENSION FOR MIXED-USE PROJECT IN NASHVILLE, USA, FOR USD 163M
* WILL BE INCLUDED IN US ORDER BOOKINGS FOR Q1 2018.
* CONSTRUCTION BEGAN IN 2017 AND IS SLATED FOR COMPLETION IN MARCH 2020. Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
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Following a special police investigation, a 54-year-old Tel Aviv resident was indicted yesterday on charges of cheating and deceiving another person by means of debit cards.
The investigation began after police received a report at the beginning of last month about a sick man hospitalized at Assaf Harofeh Hospital in central Israel who allegedly stole debit cards from another patient, about 70 years old, hospitalized next to him, and fraudulently withdrew thousands of shekels from the patient’s bank account.
The investigation found that the suspect had acted systematically and with great sophistication to connect with the elderly patient lying next to him, deceitfully taking his wallet, which contained debit cards, and withdrawing tens of thousands of shekels with the cards.
According to the indictment, the defendant committed 21 withdrawals of cash totaling 35,724 shekels, and made 63 attempts to withdraw cash that failed.
According to a report by Music Universe, Living Colour guitarist Vernon Reid is being honoured with his own tribute ESP guitar. The LTD Cult '86 is a tribute to the guitar that gelped put Reid and the band on the map in the late '80s and will be unveiled at NAMM 2017 this month in Anaheim, CA. Go to this location for details on the guitar.
Check out NAMM 2017 details here.
Living Colour performed at the grand opening festivities of the National Museum Of African American History And Culture (NMAAHC) in Washington, DC on September 24th. Video from the performance can be seen below:
Every Tuesday night immediately following Smackdown Live you can listen to WrestleZone Radio’s official post-show, Smackdown Rebellion!
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A fire killed at least 14 people and left another 16 people seriously injured at Kamala Mills, an entertainment and business complex in central Mumbai, India, in the early morning hours of Friday, December 29.
This video shows the fire raging above the London Taxi pub at the complex. The fire broke out at 1-Above restaurant, on the complex’s sixth floor, and spread to two neighbouring bars; Mojo and London Taxi, the Times of India reported.
The injured were taken to King Edward Memorial Hospital, NDTV reported. The compound houses several news channels, which were forced to stop broadcasting after the fire broke out, according to the report. The majority of those killed in the fire were reported to be women; they were believed to have died from suffocation after attempting to shield themselves from the flames inside a bathroom. Credit: Twitter/Shravan Shah via Storyful
Old friends from Mizzou Kim and Johnny always flirted but never “dated” in college. What happened when they found each other again and did Johnny’s secret crush any dreams of a Hook Up???
Judge Peter Xuereb has been nominated by the government to succeed Anthony Borg Barthet as Malta’s sitting judge in the EU’s Court of Justice, the Justice ministry said in a statement.
Borg Barthet’s term comes to end this year, having taken up the role in 2004, having been reappointed to the post a number of times, the ministry said.
It said that Xuereb was currently serving as a Judge for the European General Court, a post he was nominated for in 2016.
Procedures to nominate Xuereb’s replacement will commence once his nomination is accepted, the ministry said, adding that it had faith in Xuereb.
“The government believes that in the same way Professor Xuereb showed his capabilities in his role as a Judge at the EU’s General Court, he will show the same abilities in the European Courts of Justice,” read the statement.
The government thanked Borg Barthet for his service in the European Court of Justice.
The award has been instituted by the Development Foundation of Assam (DFA), a non-profit organisation based out of Guwahati. A jury of five members comprising eminent persons has been constituted by DFA to shortlist and select the first recipient of the award.
DFA general secretary Dr Sujit Bardhan said the award will carry a cash entitlement of Rs 1 lakh, a trophy and a citation. The objective of the award is to honour the unsung heroes from different parts of the region, who have selflessly contributed towards wildlife conservation activities.
Dr Bardhan mentioned that Handique, who was himself a lifelong wildlife enthusiast, was one of the first Parliamentarians to raise important issues like man-elephant conflict on the floor of the Lok Sabha. He was also one the first MPs to contribute towards wildlife conservation activities from the MPLAD fund by building a footbridge for monkeys across a railroad in the Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary at Mariani.
5/26/2018–#Stratford CT–Ashley Jackson age 26 of Bridgeport was arrested following an assault at the Quality Inn located at 1500 South Avenue in Stratford. The altercation involved Jackson and another female who attended a party at the location. During the fight, Jackson stabbed the victim several times in the neck and chest with a knife. The victim was transported to Bridgeport Hospital and is in stable condition. Jackson who also sustained minor injuries was treated at Bridgeport Hospital after surrendering to officers. Jackson was charged Criminal Attempt at Murder and Assault in the First Degree. She was held on a $250,000 dollar bond and is scheduled to appear in Bridgeport Court on 06-08-2018. The investigation is ongoing at this time.
Stratford Police press release — not to be confused with the stabbing in Bridgeport last night.
Metrolinx will be making improvements to some rail tracks, starting Monday.
On April 30, Metrolinx will begin work on upgrading tracks and improving safety infrastructure between Imperial Road and Edinburgh Road. The first phase of the work, which includes setting up a construction trailer, clearing brush and vegetation and installing fencing, will get started that day.
The work is part of “a multi-year construction program to expand and improve the existing GO Transit service network,” according to a post on the City of Guelph’s website.
Metrolinx expects the work will have minimal impact to residents and neighbouring properties. Work will take place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Residents will receive notifications of any upcoming major work.
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April 24 (Reuters) - Telecom Italia Deputy Chairman Franco Bernabe tells shareholders at annual general meeting:
* MANAGEMENT EXAMINES IDEA OF SAVINGS SHARE CONVERSION ON A REGULAR BASIS, ONLY PROPOSES TO BOARD AND SHAREHOLDERS IF CONDITIONS ARE RIGHT Further company coverage: (Reporting by Milan newsroom)
Global markets are reacting to the political chaos in Italy. Over the weekend, the man who was supposed to become the next prime minister failed to form a coalition government after the Italian president rejected his choice of economic minister. The conflict is a symbol of growing skepticism of the European Union, and global stocks have fallen in response.
Here & Now's Robin Young speaks with Roben Farzad (@robenfarzad), who hosts the podcast "Full Disclosure."
The other day, the social media stans (like myself) couldn’t help but obsess over Mama Tina Lawson taking Blue Ivy out, stuntin’ in this black moto jacket with a floral detail. She not only looked chic, but also made a case on why it’s very important to have a jacket like this in your wardrobe. I couldn’t get enough!
I’ve actually dibbled and dappled in black jackets myself, mostly because 1) black goes with everything, and 2) a leather (or faux leather) can go with EVERYTHING. It’s a wardrobe staple item that I personally feel is as important as the white-tee and your favorite pair of jeans. So how can you dress up a leather jacket, you may be asking. Well, here are a few of our favorite celebs and how they’ve rocked the look, plus some savvy alternatives to get you started. Consider this our faux-leather jacket how-to guide:
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A fire in Utah that started on June 17 has grown to 2,700 acres and is 15 percent contained. According to Utah Governor Gary Herbert, the fire was started by the use of a weed torch in dry conditions.
The fire has destroyed one home and damaged another, while about 750 people were evacuated. Strong winds pushed the fire north on June 20, bringing it within a mile of a camp used by the Boy Scouts of America. The fire also threatens land in the Dixie National Forest and has come close to the Cedar Breaks National Monument, as shown in this video. Credit: Cedar Breaks National Monument via Storyful
CALGARY — Sentencing arguments for a world-renowned Alberta ski resort that admitted to cutting down a stand of endangered trees have been delayed for seven months.
The Lake Louise resort in Banff National Park pleaded guilty last week to two charges — one under the Species At Risk Act and the other under the Canada National Parks Act.
The resort had been charged after it came to light in 2013 that employees had cut down some trees along a ski run.
Lawyers spent hours in court Monday trying to find a date for sentencing arguments, which are to hear from expert witnesses about the number of trees cut and the environmental impact.
The earliest date everyone is available isn't until July.
... I am finally deleting all traces of myself from LJ. A ready reckoner for those uninformed about the situation can be found here , if you're at all interested.If you've had the urge to migrate here from LJ yourself, do comment below, especially if you're someone I know well. I made the move years ago, and while I do miss some aspects of LJ, there's loads that's better here, I promise.The other thing you'll notice is that I'm migrating stuff over which I wrote, so there's going to be a few posts in the next hour or so. Hopefully I won't swamp any RSS feeds.
BERLIN, April 6 The European Central Bank should end its expansionary monetary policy soon, the president of the German banking association (BdB) said on Thursday.
Hans-Walter Peters told a banking conference that a rethink was needed at the ECB as soon as possible, adding that German banks were hoping for a reduction in bond buying by the end of the year and the end of negative interest rates next year.
Meanwhile, BdB CEO Michael Kemmer said he did not expect fees for banking services to disappear when low interest rates end. He also said he did not expect the complete deregulation of the financial sector under U.S. President Donald Trump. (Reporting by Gernot Heller; Writing by Emma Thomasson; Editing by Maria Sheahan)
Metal giants ICED EARTH are excited to reveal plans to bring their “pure and absolutely incorruptible heavy metal” (Rock Hard Italy) to fans in Milwaukee.
The band, consisting of founding member and songwriter Jon Schaffer, drummer Brent Smedley, vocalist Stu Block, bassist Luke Appleton, and new guitarist Jake Dreyer, will venture across the U.S. and Canada this spring, with featured support from Sanctuary and Kill Ritual.
“Incorruptible”, marks the 12th studio album from ICED EARTH and was released earlier this year via CENTURY MEDIA RECORDS. It has received raving reviews from fans and media, both stating that the band has managed to write a classic metal opus on par with legendary album such as “The Dark Saga” or “Something Wicked This Way Comes”. Order your copy today at smarturl.it/INCORRUPTIBLE.
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Annual Sacramento Museum Day takes place on Saturday, February 3, 2018. Proudly presented by Sutter Health and sponsored by California Family Fitness, the special day is highlighted by 26 local museums opening their doors for free or half-priced admission to the community from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. More detailed information about participating museums, addresses, limitations, suggested parking and public transit options is available at www.SacMuseums.org (click on “News & Events”), or by calling Visit California at (916) 808-7777. In addition to Sutter Health and California Family Fitness, the 2018 Sacramento Museum Day is proudly supported by active and engaged media partners including Sacramento Regional Transit, FOX40 & Studio40 Live, KSEG 96.9 FM & 106.5FM The End, Outword Media and Sacramento365.com.
More than 50 people were killed in a prison riot in Brazil’s Amazon region when fighting broke out between rival gangs, media reports said Monday, citing local officials.
“Between 50 and 60 bodies have been found, according to an initial count,” the public security secretary for the state of Amazonas, Sergio Fontes, told local radio network Tiradentes.
Madrid, Oct 6 (IANS) A Spanish court on Friday handed Portuguese defender Ricardo Carvalho a seven-month prison sentence for two tax crimes in 2011 and in relation to his image rights in 2012 after a deal was struck with prosecutors.
The court also fined the former Real Madrid player, who acknowledged the charges against him, 142,822 euros ($167,216), although the state attorney had asked for a one-year jail sentence and a 300,000 euro ($351,691.5) fine, reports Efe.
The court said that the player had paid back the evaded taxes amounting to 545,981 euro ($640,146.34) and confessed before his trail.
The 39-year-old Carvalho spent two seasons at Real Madrid between June 2010-June 2012.
Carvalho joined Chinese Shanghai SIPG in 2017 after three years in Monaco.
In Spain, jail sentences under two years tend to be served under probation.
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The Rams filled a potentially huge gap and brought back an important veteran Friday when they signed center John Sullivan to a new two-year contract.
Sullivan became an unrestricted free agent this week but had been expected to return. NFL Network reported that Sullivan’s new deal is worth a total of $15 million.
That’s an enormous increase over last season, when the Rams paid Sullivan $1 million on a one-year contract. At that point, though, Sullivan was coming off an injury-filled period, and his future was unknown.
Sullivan thrived in 2017 and was considered a leader on an offensive line that did a strong job both in protecting quarterback Jared Goff and in blocking for running back Todd Gurley.
Sullivan turns 33 in August, and Rams coaches and executives recently have spoken about their desire to develop younger offensive linemen. Sullivan could serve as something of a mentor to last year’s backup, Austin Blythe, or to any other center the Rams might draft.
Kevin Langeree // I found the endless wave
Kevin Langeree and his friend James found the best way to ride an endless wave at Lighthouse. They used a kite to tow them into some of the longest rides using a foil. Take a sneak peek at their downwind foil surfing session!
DENVER — The San Diego Padres have placed first baseman Eric Hosmer on the family medical leave list.
The Padres hope to have him back in the lineup Friday, manager Andy Green said before Tuesday's game against the Colorado Rockies.
Green said only that Hosmer "had some things he needed to go home and take care of. Respecting his privacy and his family's wishes, we'll just kind of leave it at that right now."
In addition, the team selected the contract of left-hander Eric Lauer from Triple-A El Paso. He will start Tuesday.
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Indianapolis Colts coach Chuck Pagano says Andrew Luck is "making progress" as he continues to undergo rehab in Europe.
Pagano made the announcement Monday. He says the Colts have been in touch with Luck through email and text messages.
Luck has not played since having surgery in January on his throwing shoulder after playing the entire 2016 season with a partially torn labrum.
It looked like Luck might return after returning to practice in October. But when the pain lingered, Luck sought additional opinions and eventually Indianapolis put him on season-ending injured reserve in November.
At the time, general manager Chris Ballard said he did not believe Luck will need additional surgery.
Luck has not answered questions since going on injured reserve.
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THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Finance Minister Thomas Isaac on Wednesday said Kevin P Joseph and his wife Neenu were the victims of a feudalistic mindset that prevails in a state like Kerala. And the support given to this feudalistic mindset which executed the murder, from the police department cannot be justified or played it down.
In a Facebook post, the minister said the head of every people in the state should hang in shame in front of the innocent girl. The entire incident warrants a deep introspection for everyone and the move to single out the chief minister upon the incident cannot be justified, he said.
Cole Doyle, the 10-year-old boy who was bumped from an Air Canada flight, and his mother Shanna speak to CBC about what happened. The airline says it has offered ‘very generous compensation’ after Cole Doyle was not able to join the rest of his family in the plane to Costa Rica
Southern Africa is beginning to come to grips with an invasive species that is wreaking havoc with its corn crops. It's a South American insect called a fall armyworm and in Zambia alone, it may be on the way to destroying about 40 percent of that nation's maize harvest. VOA's Kevin Enochs reports.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Xinjiang Tianshan Animal Husbandry Bio-engineering Co Ltd
* Says it plans to buy 98.8 percent stake in Grand Image Advertising for 2.4 billion yuan ($359.82 million) via cash, share issue
* Says it aims to raise up to 663.8 million yuan in private placement of shares to fund the acquisition
Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2vCeU50
Further company coverage: ($1 = 6.6700 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
Zeman: ‘Pescara? We’ll see…’
By Football Italia staff
Zdenek Zeman won’t be drawn on the Pescara job - “anything could happen”.
The Czech Coach met with President Daniele Sebastiani, and reports suggest he is very close to replacing Massimo Oddo.
“There’s nothing much to say,” Zeman told Sky after the meeting.
“Anything could happen.”
Zeman has already had a spell on the Delfini bench, winning promotion to Serie A before leaving for a second stint at Roma.
Keep up to date with the latest news and action from Spain's Primera Division with Football Espana - from the team behind Football Italia.
Yet two weeks later he was picking up his sixth Australian Open victory and his 20th Grand Slam.
Roger Federer saw off Marin Cilic in five sets to defend the title he won last year but luck was certainly on his side.
The Swiss veteran was fortunate not to have to play rival Rafael Nadal with the Spaniard withdrawing through injury in his quarter-final clash with Cilic.
Federer received further good fortunes in his own semi-final when South Korean Chung Hyeon retired in the second set.
And the 36-year-old admits that was a huge turning point in his tournament where he finally started to believe he could get to a prestigious 20 Grand Slam win.
ROGER FEDERER AND NOVAK DJOKOVIC SECRET REVEALED
Bishop was sidelined for Monday's practice due to a neck stinger, Rich Cimini of ESPN reports.
Bishop played in four games for the Jets last season. He is currently competing for a role providing depth at outside linebacker, so a quick return to practice figures to increase his chances. However, the severity of his injury is unknown at this time.
ISLAMABAD : The transgender representatives will be invited to the next meeting of standing committee.
Convener committee has said that attitude and thinking regarding transgender had to be changed.
He pronounced that this deprived class of people does not get identity from their birth to death. Committee member Mir Kabir said that transgenders should also be considered as human.
Another member Sajjad Tori said that people should change their minds about them.
Sitara Ayaz said that educated people are also present in the transgenders. She stressed that a third box for gender individuality should be made in the identity card.
× IMPD officer expected to change plea in attempted murder case
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – An IMPD officer is expected to change his plea on Monday after he originally pleaded not guilty.
Adrian “Scott” Aurs was arrested back in the summer of 2016 after he was accused of shooting at an on-duty detective who was at his estranged wife’s apartment to take a report on a domestic dispute.
His trial was originally slated to begin on Monday, but now Aurs has a change of plea hearing scheduled.
The details of the plea agreement are unknown at this time, we have reached out to prosecutors for more information.
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White House says President Donald Trump spoke Tuesday to three potential Supreme Court nominees
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KLIX) Twin Falls Police are looking for a couple who walked off with a staff earlier this month from a non-profit art gallery. On the evening of September 12, police say a man and woman were in the lobby of the Magic Valley Arts Council looking at a static art display. The man in the video can be seen reaching over and taking a driftwood staff and walking out, with the girl close behind, of the the art gallery. The female appears to have a tattoo on her upper left arm. If you can help identify the two people or know where the piece of art can be found call Twin Falls Police at 208-735-4357.
Police are hopeful members of the public can point them towards the persons responsible for stealing two signs from a Falkirk pub.
The wooden plaques, costing £600, were taken from above the entrance to the Wheatsheaf Inn, Baxter’s Wynd some time between Monday, June 25 and Friday, June 29.
Police can be contacted on 101.
Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Bartlett"I am indeed honoured to be sharing the stage with some very esteemed speakers a certainly some of the biggest names in tourism and also the travel industry," he said. "I will be using the opportunity to highlight all the wonderful things we have been doing here in Jamaica and pretty much making the case as to why we should be a destination of choice for travellers."
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WASHINGTON (AP) — A government watchdog is urging the Education Department to resume the process of forgiving student loans for tens of thousands Americans who were defrauded by for-profit colleges.
In a report published Monday, the Office of Inspector General, an independent body within the education agency, recommends that the department restart "review, approval, and discharge process" for defrauded students.
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos has come under criticism for stalling the review of over 95,000 claims for loan cancellations. The agency has not approved a single claim during her time in office and DeVos' critics charge that she is looking out for industry interests.
The AP reported in October that the department is considering abandoning the Obama-era practice of full loan forgiveness in favor of partial relief.
The department did not immediately comment.
Inside Meghan McCain and Ben Domenech's wedding The couple tied the knot at the McCain family ranch in Sedona, Arizona.
Meghan McCain got engaged at the Mayo Clinic The "View" co-host opened up about Ben Domenech on the morning show.
This is the portrait of a so-called Christian whose only purpose in life is to lie for the wicked. Monstrous! pic.twitter.com/MeYLTy1pqb — Jim Carrey (@JimCarrey) March 17, 2018
Some Twitter users accused Carrey of shaming because of the unflattering portrait. Others were critical of his use of Christian. Some also claimed Carrey is part of the Illuminati, while others taunted the actor over his ex-girlfriend’s suicide.
A spokeswoman for Carrey confirms it is his painting. But she would not confirm it is Sanders.
Monday afternoon, Carrey tweeted another one of his paintings and wrote, “If you liked my last cartoon you may also enjoy… “THE WICKED WITCH OF THE WEST WING AND PUTIN’S FLYING MONKEYS”
If you liked my last cartoon you may also enjoy… “THE WICKED WITCH OF THE WEST WING AND PUTIN’S FLYING MONKEYS“ pic.twitter.com/slBG7j1s8d — Jim Carrey (@JimCarrey) March 19, 2018
The White House has not returned a message seeking comment.
April 10 Bacanora Minerals Ltd
* Bacanora Minerals Ltd - entered into a strategic partnership with Hanwa Co
* Bacanora Minerals Ltd - Hanwa to acquire an initial 10 percent interest in Bacanora, raising about C$16.9 million in proceeds to company
* Bacanora Minerals Ltd - Hanwa raising about C$16.9 million in proceeds to company via placement of 12.3 million shares at a price of about C$1.37/share
* Bacanora Minerals Ltd - Hanwa shall have an option to increase its equity interest in bacanora to 19.9 percent
* Bacanora Minerals- deal comprised of initial 10 percent equity in co, off-take deal up to 100 percent of battery grade lithium carbonate produced at Sonora lithium project Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The company, Snapped 3D, takes multiple simultaneous photos from every angle and turns them into a three-dimensional GIF file. A miniature figurine made of sandstone is mailed in seven to 10 business days using the scan.
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A Qualcomm sign is pictured at one of its many campus buildings in San Diego, California, U.S. April 18, 2017. REUTERS/Mike Blake
BRUSSELS EU antitrust regulators will decide by June 9 whether to clear smartphone chipmaker Qualcomm's $38 billion (£29.4 billion) bid for NXP Semiconductors NV, which would make it the leading supplier to the fast-growing automotive chips market.
Qualcomm, which provides chips to Android smartphone makers and Apple Inc, sought EU approval for the deal on April 28, a filing on the European Commission website showed on Monday.
The EU competition enforcer can either approve the deal with or without concessions or it can open an investigation lasting about five months if it has serious concerns.
Qualcomm has said the deal, the biggest ever in the semiconductor industry, is a complementary one. The U.S. antitrust watchdog cleared the deal unconditionally last month.
(Reporting by Foo Yun Chee; Editing by Mark Potter)
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Australia's former deputy PM, Tim Fischer, a conservative who oversaw gun control laws there, says the U.S. will face global outrage for inaction on guns.
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Mark Ellwood of Conde Nast Traveler joins Megyn Kelly TODAY to outline some of the innovations travelers can look forward to soon, including biometric boarding technology that will recognize your face, virtual reality entertainment technology in flight, and voice-activated devices like Alexa in hotel rooms.
Valentine's Day is a Roman custom celebrated on February 14. - Photo: TREVOR WATSON Business owners are getting a crash course on the Valentine's Day spending habits of Trinidadians in times of economic hardship. And it appears love is not enough for many to reach too deep into their pockets.
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On Friday, “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” called out what it described as the “repetitive nightmare” of Donald Trump’s presidency with its updated version of the Bill Murray classic movie.
Reverend Doctor Stanley Eugene Jewell, 67 of Westminster, CO died Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at Good Samaritans Hospital, in Lafayette, Co. A Celebration of Life service will be held Saturday, July 8 at 1:30 at Central Presbyterian Church, 1660 Sherman St. Denver, Co.
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The signs are mounting that the Philippines is now a primary target for Islamic State.
The southern reaches of the mostly Roman Catholic country have long been home to Muslim insurgents seeking to carve out an independent state. Until now, counterterrorism officials and experts have largely viewed local declarations of loyalty to Islamic State founder Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi as little more than pleas for attention. That is changing.
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“Journalism that changes lives is my goal,” Alex Otto has said on more than one occasion. That is his career’s guiding principle. Has been since he was a radio journalist in the northern Ugandan town of Gulu in 2009.Otto passionately believes his journalism should bring to the fore the voices of the voiceless like the shooting victims of Apaa. Otto tries in his journalism to ask tough questions to those in positions of authority.Based in the Kampala bureau, Otto is especially interested in covering agriculture, politics, education, human rights, crime, environment and business. He has reported intensively on the post-conflict situation in northern Uganda.A URN staff member since 2014, Otto previously worked with The Observer Newspaper from 2012 to 2013 and later the Institute for War and Peace Reporting IWPR based in Gulu.He was the URN Gulu bureau chief 2014-2016.
Protesters in Charlottesville, Virginia, are struck by a car on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017. Ryan M. Kelly AP
Dear Tom,
I have a childhood memory of a nasty snowstorm which finished off with freezing rain. I’m pretty sure this was in early 1950s. Can you confirm?
Thanks,
John Slager
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We believe that we can confirm your childhood memories. The date was February 13, 1950 when a major winter storm paralyzed the Chicago area. Freezing rain was extensive and in tandem with high winds produced massive glazing that cut power and communication, downed trees, snarled traffic and caused damage in excess of $3 million. Snowfall was minimal in the city, totaling just a few inches with glazing the major problem, but north of the city heavy snow preceded the glaze with six inches reported at Antioch. A series of significant snows followed this storm and February, 1950 closed out with 16.6 inches of snow.
BRASILIA Feb 13 Brazilian President Michel Temer said on Monday that he would not interfere in the country's biggest corruption investigation and denied that he had made a close aide a cabinet minister to shield him against prosecution.
Temer did not mention by name Wellington Moreira Franco, his point man for infrastructure investment who became a minister despite being named in plea bargain testimony by a defendant in the sweeping graft investigation, known as "Car Wash," which centers on state-run oil company Petroleo Brasileiro . (Reporting by Anthony Boadle Editing by W Simon)
The body of a missing Helena man was recovered Monday morning.
The search for the man, whose name and age has not been released, began about 11 a.m. Sunday. Senior Trooper Chuck Daniel said the search Lay Lake centered on an area near Waxahatchee Creek.
Marine police from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency searched all day before calling off the search for the night late Sunday. The search resumed at daylight Monday, and the man's body was recovered shortly before 9 a.m.
This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
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MANATEE COUNTY-Three people, including two teens are arrested after an armed carjacking ended in a crash Friday.
According to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to an armed carjacking and found the stolen vehicle around 5 a.m. in the area of 9th Street East and 301 Boulevard.
A chase ensued and the suspect ran a red light at State Road 70 and 9th Street East, then struck another vehicle with three people in it.
Three people in the suspect vehicle fled, but were arrested a short time later.
The Sheriff’s Office arrested 20-year-old Kevin J. Smith along with a 17–year–old boy and a 16–year–old boy on charges including grand theft auto, fleeing to elude, and possession of cocaine.
Smith and the 16–year–old were hospitalized with minor injuries.
RICHMOND, Ky. (AP) — Delano Spencer scored 20 points with six 3-pointers, Christian Mekowulu added 19 points, and Tennessee State beat Eastern Kentucky 73-60 on Saturday night to win its fourth straight.
Darreon Reddick scored 11 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for the Tigers (12-11, 7-5 Ohio Valley Conference), who shot 50 percent from the field and made 16 of 20 free throws.
Spencer bracketed a 10-1 run with 3s for a 42-32 Tigers lead, then hit back-to-back 3s for a 52-43 lead with 10:10 to play. Zach Charles replied with a 3 and the Blazers trailed by six, but got no closer from there.
The Colonels led 21-19 on Nick Mayo’s 3, but Ken’Darrius Hamilton’s layup sparked a 9-2 run and the Tigers led 32-28 at halftime after holding Eastern Kentucky to 38 percent shooting from the field.
Mayo scored 21 points, Charles had 17 and Dedric Boyd 10 for the Colonels (8-17, 2-10), who have lost six straight.
Brain ‘power cells’ shut down in old age
California: Memory fades as people get older because their brain runs start running out of energy, like old car running out of gas, according to new research.
The key lies in mitochondria, tiny ‘power stations’ that convert our food into chemical energy our cells can use.
Aging does not affect their function in other parts of the body but it does affect function in the brain, said scientists from the Salk Institute for Biological Studies in La Jolla, California. The discovery sheds fresh light on a range of age-related brain diseases including Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s - offering hope of better treatments.
For the study, the researchers took cell samples from people ranging from newborns to 89 years old. They found few age-related changes. However, once the cells were directly converted into neurons, mitochondria from older donors were very different.
Former WBA middleweight world champion Daniel “The Miracle Man” Jacobs, (33-2, 29 KOs), will make his long-awaited return to Brooklyn’s Barclays Center on Saturday in a 12-round clash against undefeated Polish contender Maciej Sulecki (26-0, 10 KOs) in a WBA middleweight world title final eliminator televised live on HBO.
“I’m very aware of how tough Maciej Sulecki is but I do see myself being victorious,” said Jacobs. “Whether it’s by knockout or decision my goal is to win. I’m just staying focused on my fight and not paying too much attention to the Golovkin and Canelo situations. I know I’ll be the mandatory for the WBA if I win this fight and that’s what I’m focused on…I want the champion, I want the belts, I want Golovkin next, if not him than Charlo. My job is to stay focused however on Sulecki.”
Signal Ridge Vineyard, in the Mendocino Ridge American Viticultural Area (AVA), sits 2,742 feet above Anderson Valley. That makes it the highest altitude vineyard in Mendocino County — and it’s higher than any Napa or Sonoma vineyard, as well.
Signal Ridge’s winemaker is Stephanie Rivin, who makes wine for her own label, The Princess & the Peasant, from this vineyard’s pinot noir grapes.
It’s about the Latino community coming out to celebrate their heritage — but its also held to share traditions and culture with all of Roanoke. You can come celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at the Latino Festival on Sunday from noon to 5 pm in Elmwood Park. The event is free. WFIR’s Lillian Boyd has more.
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Does it look like all the schools already on Foster's offer list have something in common? Until VT arrived they were all based in his home state of Texas. That gives the Hokies the honor of being the first national program (and one of the first couple in Power-5) to offer him. There's an advantage to that first-mover status, and with the staff's recent surge in attention to the Lone Star state, there's hope they can build some serious connections there (especially in the far northern portions, close to the Oklahoma origins of many on the staff). He plans to check out every school that offers - and we'll see if Foster sticks to that plan now that the offers have a bit more geographic spread.
The White House on Friday declassified a partisan and bitterly disputed memo on the Russia investigation carrying allegations of what the president and many congressional Republicans say is FBI misconduct involving the secretive Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court, or FISA court, in its Russia investigation.
The memo was ultimately released shortly after noon, D.C. time. It can be read below:
The British Prime Minister says there’s no question about her commitment to avoid a hard border with Northern Ireland.
Over the weekend her Brexit Secretary David Davis suggested last Friday’s agreement was more a guideline than legally binding.
In the House of Commons in the last few minutes Theresa May says they’re firmly committed to the de
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DANBURY, Conn. (AP) — A Republican candidate for Connecticut governor has made his first public appearance since collapsing at a meet-and-greet event.
Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton attended an Irish flag raising at Danbury City Hall Saturday afternoon for St. Patrick's Day. Boughton gave a short speech, saying he plans to rest Sunday and return to his campaign Monday.
Boughton collapsed Thursday night at a GOP candidates' event in Avon. He was treated and given CPR by people at the scene, including state Rep. Prasad Srinivasan who is a doctor and rival gubernatorial candidate.
Boughton was hospitalized and released Friday after receiving treatment for dehydration.
The 54-year-old says his collapse was not connected to his brain surgery last year to remove a noncancerous tumor.
Ethnic Serbs in the northern Kosovo city of Mitrovica used bulldozers to knock down a wall that divided the city and raised tensions between Kosovo and Serbia in recent days. The action on February 5 came after an agreement between the Kosovar government and the country's ethnic Serbian minority, aided by the U.S. Embassy and the European Union.
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Barnaby thinks getting attention is the best treat ever! He loves to greet visitors and sit in laps – sometimes stretching out completely when he's relaxed. He also loves his playtime! If you’re looking for a cat friend who is both affectionate and energetic, Barnaby may be the boy for you! While he has FIV and stomatitis, an inflammation of the gums, and has been doing some overgrooming of one flank, he’s not slowed down a bit and eats whatever he likes. Cats with FIV can live long, normal, healthy lives and can live happily in a home with other cats as long as there is no extreme aggression and a proper introduction is done. Barnaby will be available to meet during our Meet & Greet THIS SATURDAY from 1-3 PM : 46 Floeting Road, Ashford, CT!! If you would like more information about this loving and handsome boy, please contact Donna at 860-242-9999 or email [email protected].
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Pope Francis’ interpretation of Amoris Laetitia is “creating more confusion” and constitutes “a serious problem”, states Father Gerald Murray, canon lawyer and New York priest.Talking toMurray elaborated that Francis is trying to gain acceptance for his [wrong] believe that the previous discipline was "too harsh" and we have to go case by case. But Murray replies that “there is no case by case exception” highlighting the limits of Papal power since a Pope “cannot wake up and say there is a category of adultery that we no longer call adultery”.According to Murray it is not the Pope's task to help people to excuse sinful behaviour. Murray concedes however that, “this is where we are [at the moment].”
The Village Voice Editor-in-Chief Stephen Mooallem has quietly left the company, The Post has learned.
The former executive editor of Harper’s Bazaar, who was hired in December 2016, exited in mid-March under what a company spokeswoman described as “amicable” terms.
A successor has yet to be named, and currently the Voice news side is being run by a four-person team — senior editors Neil deMause and David Swanson, art director Ashley Smestad Vélez and copy editor Nina Pearlman.
The exit comes at a volatile time for the former alternative news leader, which closed the free weekly print edition last August.
Owner Peter Barbey has focused instead on the publication’s digital presence, but in a crowded landscape it has been difficult to retain its relevance.
Mooallem was the Voice’s third editor under Barbey, who in early 2016 replaced top editor with Will Bourne, who ran the paper for eight months before getting the boot.
Kareena Kapoor, Karan Johar's children are the new BFFs in town: Social Media Stalkers' Guide
General Atomics confirmed Monday that it has been awarded a contract for the Advanced Arresting Gear – the device that helps stop aircraft when they land on an aircraft carrier – for the future Gerald R. Ford-class carrier, the USS Enterprise.
Toronto police and fire reported to the Southlawn Dr. and Kennedy Rd. area around 10:40 p.m. after a call came in about a fire on Buena Vista Ave. at Southlawn Dr.
Several houses under construction were extensively damaged after a three-alarm fire blazed through a Scarborough neighbourhood Tuesday night.
Houses on Southlawn at Buena Vista, and surrounding homes on Huntingwood Dr. were evacuated after the fire started spreading, police said. No injuries were reported.
Police blocked off several roads in the area and TTC buses were on site to provide shelter during the evacuation.
Police have since said the fire is out and people in the evacuated homes should be heading back inside shortly.
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Legislation designed to make Kansas schools safer from gun violence has passed a House committee.
The bill endorsed by the Appropriations Committee on Monday would require schools and state agencies to establish guidelines for fortifying schools against armed threats. It also would provide $5 million for safety measures like metal detectors and hardened glass.
The House will consider the bill next.
Kansas education lobbyists called the bill inadequate during a Friday hearing.
Kansas National Education Association lobbyist Mark Desetti said that $5 million is not enough to secure the state’s nearly 1,600 schools.
The committee amended the bill Monday so that school districts must match any funding provided to them from the $5 million.
Republican Rep. Brenda Landwehr of Wichita proposed the amendment and said it would essentially double funding.
General manager Mike Rizzo said the Nationals are "cool with" Severino being their backup catcher next season, Chelsea Janes of The Washington Post reports.
Rizzo seemed hesitant to name Severino as the backup, and it's possible he opens the season in the minors if the team ultimately finds a cheap, veteran alternative. If he does start the year as Washington's backup catcher, however, he could be in line for a modest workload as the Nationals are looking to scale back Matt Wieters' time behind the dish next season. Still, barring any injuries, he won't be viewed as anything more than a backup in 2018, limiting his fantasy value.
Don Chivens of SLO, who helped design the Magellan telescope, signed up for the 2005 burned church rebuilding mission but died unexpectedly. Courtesy photo
Mauro Icardi and Ivan Perisic, is there finally peace between one another? There have been rumors circulating that there is tension between both star players but the Inter Milan captain posted a picture of them together celebrating a goal on Instagram ealirer today. Icardi then wrote : '"Happy Borthday!". As the nerazzurri are set to face Crotone, Icardi and Perisic seem to be on the same page as the Argentine international wished his teammate a happy birthday. View the picture bellow right here on Calciomercato.com.
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Iowa's Gatorade High School Baseball Player of the Year will leave for Arizona soon. The Angels drafted Roosevelt's John Swanda in the 4th round, and since Iowa plays summer baseball, Swanda's prep career ends as his pro career begins.
Michael Admire has more.
NEW YORK (AP) — Guillermo del Toro’s Cold War-era fairytale “The Shape of Water” swam away with a leading seven nominations from the Golden Globes, while the HBO drama “Big Little Lies” led the television nominees with six nods.
The nominees for best picture drama are: “Call Me By Your Name,” ”Dunkirk,” ”The Post,” The Shape of Water” and “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.”
The nominees for best picture comedy or musical are: “The Disaster Artist,” ”Get Out,” ”Lady Bird,” ”The Greatest Showman,” and “I, Tonya.”
The Globes are the most prominent platform yet in Hollywood’s awards season to confront the post-Harvey Weinstein landscape. Among the supporting actor nominees is Christopher Plummer, who has replaced Kevin Spacey in Ridley Scott’s “All the Money in the World.” Scott, too, was nominated for best director.
HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Texans have signed unrestricted free agent safety Tyrann Mathieu and claimed wide receiver Sammie Coates off waivers from Cleveland.
Mathieu was released last week by Arizona after five seasons when the two sides couldn’t rework his contract. The 25-year-old safety was due for $18.75 million of his contract to be guaranteed when the league year officially began and Arizona saved nearly $5 million in cap space by cutting him.
He has 11 career interceptions, four sacks, 41 passes defensed and 303 total tackles in 66 NFL games during a career plagued by injuries. Only last season did Mathieu appear in all 16 games and he finished with two interceptions along with 74 tackles. He was an All-Pro in 2015.
MADRID (AP) — The Spanish parliament’s lower house is debating whether to end Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy’s nearly eight years in power and replace him with the leader of the Socialist opposition.
Rajoy refused to resign after his conservative Popular Party was fined as beneficiary of a large kickbacks-for-contracts scheme. In a damaging ruling last week, the court questioned Rajoy’s claim that he and other top officials were unaware of the party’s illegal accounting.
Socialist leader Pedro Sanchez, who is leading the no-confidence vote against Rajoy, would instantly become the country’s prime minister if he wins 176 or more votes in the 350-seat Congress of Deputies on Friday.
His opening speech Thursday proposing an alternative government will be watched by other opposition lawmakers who are still undecided on whether to oust the government.
Alabama band to march at inauguration, igniting controversy
Organizers of president-Elect Donald Trump's inaugural parade say the marching band of Alabama's oldest private, historically black liberal arts college has accepted an invitation to perform.
The move comes as historically black schools like Howard University, which marched in President Barack Obama's first inaugural parade, said they didn't apply to march at Trump's inauguration.
The move has lit up Talladega College's social media sites with a sharp debate about the band's decision to participate. Some people voiced strong opposition, while others support the band's participation.
The Presidential Inaugural Committee announced Friday that the Talladega College Marching Tornadoes was among 40 groups, including high school bands and military organizations, scheduled to perform in the parade.
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LONDON, Ont. — Chris Merchant threw for 300 yards and two touchdowns as the No. 4 Western Mustangs crushed the Carleton Ravens 51-14 on Friday night in U Sports football action.
The win secured Western (7-0) top spot in the Ontario University Athletics conference standings. The Mustangs will receive a bye into the conference semifinals and have home-field advantage throughout the post-season.
Merchant finished 20 of 34 and was intercepted twice.
Alex Taylor ran for 142 yards on 15 carries with one touchdown. It's his third consecutive 100-plus yard game. He also caught four passes for 50 yards and one score. Cedric Joseph added two rushing TDs after carrying the ball 10 times for 81 yards.
*CeeLo Green took his love for Beyonce to a new level for Valentine’s Day.
In a new music video released Tuesday (Feb. 14) under Green’s new name Gnarly Davidson, the Goodie Mob OG borrows from Rick Springfield’s 1980s classic “Jessie’s Girl” for his new single, “Jay Z’s Girl.”
The John Colombo-directed video stars Little Fun as CeeLo’s stand in, first confessing he’s probably Jay Z’s biggest fan before admitting his love for the man’s wife.
“Jay Z is the king,” he sings in a room plastered with Beyonce posters. “And I’m probably his biggest fan/ But there’s a feeling inside that I’m sure he’d understand/ I’m in love with Bey and I wanna be her man.”
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Green debuted his Gnarly Davidson project last month with the debut single “F**k Me I’m Famous.”
May 2 Libbey Inc:
* Libbey Inc announces first quarter results
* Libbey Inc qtrly net sales $173.0 million, down 5.4 percent versus prior year, or down 3.3 percent in constant currency
* Says revised its full-year 2017 outlook
* Sees 2017 net sales decline in low-to-mid-single digits, compared to full year 2016, on a reported basis
* Libbey Inc sees full-year 2017 capital expenditures of approximately $50 million
* Libbey Inc expects full-year 2017 adjusted ebitda margin in 11 percent to 13 percent range
* Libbey Inc qtrly loss per share $0.30 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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A Laval house was damaged in a fire that police are calling suspicious on Sunday night.
At 9:37 p.m., emergency responders received a call from an alarm company. They arrived at the residence on du Commisseur to find it ablaze.
The fire was brought under control and the residence was placed under police surveillance. At 3:23 a.m., the fire picked back up again and firefighters returned to the scene to battle flames on the second story and roof.
Police said the property’s owners were out of town at the time. A criminal file has been opened and police said there are indications of arson.
With less than a week in theaters, I, Tonya is already an award season force to be reckoned with. Coming off a smashing box office opening, the film has already received three Golden Globe nominations and five Critics' Choice nods. It's an exceptional film in many ways: it bends cinematic rules by breaking the fourth wall, it boasts an electrifying soundtrack and dazzling performances . . . and it gives a beguiling spin on the most contentious scandal in US figure-skating history.
The question in a situation like this, of course, is how much of I, Tonya can we really trust? Well, if you look back on the news coverage and other footage from the time, it's pretty clear how closely the film attempts to hew to reality. So, pushing aside the moments that might contain a dash of creative license, these scenes seem to really bring the story to life in a fantastic and realistic way.
Disruptive passenger banned from Delta after shouting about Trump
New housing construction started at WSU Tri-Cities
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As viewed from Town Hall Plaza, here's what the T-intersection of East Owen Avenue and South Brooks Street could look like after a makeover. The removable bollards would be in place only for festivals and the like. Courtesy Town of Wake Forest
Security forces busted an alleged a terrorist recruitment network involving Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) by arresting six persons allegedly luring youth to join terrorism from Tral area in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir."On a specific information, police along with Army and CRPF conducted a joint operation in Tral and busted a criminal network involving JeM outfit man who were involved in recruiting youth into militant ranks," a police spokesman said.He claimed six people involved in the crime were arrested.They were identified as Ghulam Nabi Shah, Ishfaq Sameer Sheikh, Irfan Ahmad Mir, Ajaz Ahmad Bhat, Bashir Ahmad Sheikh and Junaid Rashid Bhat, the police spokesperson claimed. "They were involved in providing logistic support and facilitating movement of militants in the general area of Tral," he said.On the disclosure of the arrested persons, incriminating materials have been recovered, he claimed adding a case was registered and investigations set in motion.
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Funeral arrangements have been made for Landon Weaver, the Pennsylvania State Police trooper killed in the line of duty Friday night.
According to the John K. Bolger Funeral Home, friends will be received from 12 to 3 p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Jaffa Shrine Center, 2200 Broad Avenue in Altoona. Please enter by way of the rear 22nd Street handicap entrance.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Jaffa Shrine Center, with Rev. Jerry McCuller Jr. and Rev. Tiffany E. Marvich officiating.
Interment, with full honors accorded by the Pennsylvania State Police, will be held at Fairview Cemetery, Martinsburg.
Memorial contributions in memory of Trooper Landon E. Weaver can be made to Troopers Helping Troopers, 3625 Vartan Way, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Read the full obituary notice.
April 24 (Reuters) - HUB International Ltd:
* HUB INTERNATIONAL ACQUIRES THE ASSETS OF WASHINGTON-BASED BK-JET GROUP, LLC
* HUB INTERNATIONAL LTD - TERMS OF ACQUISITIONS WERE NOT DISCLOSED. Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Beijing and other cities across northern and central China are shrouded in thick smog, prompting authorities to delay dozens of flights and close highways.
The Beijing Municipal Environmental Protection Bureau on Monday extended an "orange alert" for heavy air pollution for three more days. Beijing's smog had initially been forecast to lift by Monday.
The "orange alert" is the third level, preceding a "red alert," in China's four-tiered warning system. On Sunday, 25 cities in China issued "red alerts" for smog, which triggers orders to close factories, schools and construction sites.
China has long faced some of the worst air pollution in the world, blamed on its reliance of coal for energy and factory production, as well as a surplus of older, less efficient cars on its roads.
Date Filed Monday, October 2, 2017 Case Number 2017GRD229032 Hearing GUARDIANSHIP HEARING Oct 31, 2017 10:30 AM Filing Code GD1
Text 2017 GRD 229032—Re: Yousief N. Abushatara. Application for letters of guardianship of person and estate filed. Set for hearing Oct. 31, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. A. L. Papesh, atty.
President Donald Trump attacked a pharmaceutical chief executive over "ripoff drug prices" on Monday, but Lundbeck CEO Kare Schultz doesn't anticipate a similar fate for his own company.
Lundbeck, which funds research and development for drugs that combat depression, schizophrenia and other mental illnesses, strikes a balance between high-value products and generic alternatives that shields the company from such criticisms, Schultz said Monday on CNBC's "Closing Bell."
"It does cost billions of dollars to make a new drug, but of course there's also patent expiry and then drugs become very cheap," Schultz said. "And that's the case with, for instance, antidepressants, where the generics are more than 90 percent of the market."
"So we have very cheap therapies, but also new innovative therapies, which will be higher value but also higher cost per patient," he said.
Lee Kleinpeter takes you back in time to the music of the Big Bands and more. Always interesting with a nostalgic radio sound.
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March 19 (UPI) -- A voter in a Russian city turned heads when he showed up to the polls dressed in a bear costume -- and found himself unable to fit inside a booth.
Video captured in Severobaykalsk, Buryatia, during Sunday's presidential election shows a voter in a brown bear costume receiving a ballot and walking to a voting booth, where he discovers he is too large to fit inside.
Witnesses at the polling place said the man was able to coast his ballot despite being too big for the booth.
Locals said the same polling station had earlier been visited by voters dressed as a panda and a yeti.
The Rangers fell nine games below .500 Tuesday and lost another star in the process.
Adrian Beltre exited Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the A's in the eighth inning after suffering a left hamstring strain. The All-Star connected on an RBI hit to the gap in right-center field but could barely reach first base after pulling up lame five steps out of the box.
Beltre, who boosted his average to .310 after the hit, immediately left the game with a trainer and was replaced by pinch-runner Drew Robinson. While the Rangers say the veteran will be re-evaluated Wednesday, he'll likely spend time on the disabled list as he did last season with a similar injury.
Beltre: Left hamstring strain. That will mean a DL, at least for most humans. — Evan Grant (@Evan_P_Grant) April 25, 2018
Beltre is the latest injury for the 8-17 Rangers, who currently have Rougned Odor (hamstring) and Elvis Andrus (elbow) on the shelf.
EL SEGUNDO — Mattel Inc., the world’s biggest toymaker, today announced a new strategic partnership with China’s Alibaba Group -- the world’s largest online and mobile commerce company.
“Leveraging Mattel’s iconic brands and expertise in play as well as Alibaba’s wealth of data and insights into the Chinese consumer base, the expanded partnership aims to re-shape the way parents in China think about play,” the toymaker said in a statement from its El Segundo headquarters.
“With more than 440 million active buyers across its e-commerce platforms, Alibaba is helping Mattel meet the ever-growing and changing needs of Chinese consumers with a strategic omni-channel approach spanning online to offline
Mattel and Alibaba will begin product development immediately, with initial availability planned for mid-2017, the statement said.
LONDON, March 19 (Reuters) - The cost of insuring exposure to Russian sovereign debt hit the highest since February 23 on Monday following rising tensions with the West after a nerve toxin attack on a former Russian double agent on British soil.
Russia five-year credit default swaps added 1 basis point (bps) from Friday’s close to 109 bps, according to data from IHS Markit. (Reporting by Karin Strohecker; editing by Claire Milhench)
LOCKPORT, N.Y. (WIVB) — Police have released few details about what led to a shooting overnight outside their headquarters in the city.
Officers tell News 4 the shooting happened at 1:38 a.m. Monday. The victim was taken to ECMC. Police didn’t say how seriously he was injured.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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A council in Melbourne's inner city has voted to make the Indigenous 'acknowledgment of country' at the start of council meetings optional.
The decision has been revealed only a day after Malcolm Turnbull presented the ninth annual Closing the Gap report on Indigenous disadvantage.
The City of Boroondara says the decision will prevent the acknowledgement from being seen as tokenistic. But critics say it's a sign of disrespect.
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - Kentucky's Republican governor has acknowledged for the first time he might not call a special session of the state legislature to overhaul one of the country's worst funded public pension systems.
Matt Bevin has said repeatedly he would call a special session of the state legislature before the end of the year to address the pension issue. But his proposal has received significant opposition from state employees and even members of his own political party. Last week, 47 Republican House members signed a letter asking him not to call a special session this year.
Monday, Bevin told reporters there is still a chance he could call the legislature back to Frankfort next week to vote on the bill. But he said lawmakers could take up the issue during the session scheduled to begin Jan. 2.
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May 2 Bet At Home Com AG:
* Gross betting and gaming revenue increased by 23.0% in the first quarter of 2017
* Guidance for full year 2017 confirmed
* Q1 gross betting and gaming revenue increased by 23.0% to 37.2 million euros ($40.58 million)
* Q1 EBIT amounted to 4.6 million euros, thus 2.6 million euros down year-on-year (Q1 2016: 7.3 million euros)
* Q1 net betting and gaming revenue therefore increased by 20.2% to 29.4 million euros (Q1 2016: 24.5 million euros).
* In Q1 of 2017, earnings before taxes (EBT) therefore amounted to 4.9 million euros(Q1 2016: 7.9 million euros) Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9167 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The Coast Guard says several agencies are searching for three boaters on the Mississippi River near Memphis, Tennessee.
In a statement released Wednesday, the Coast Guard says officials received a mayday broadcast Tuesday night. The broadcast said a jon boat hit a submerged object and began taking on water near mile marker 744, about 20 miles north of Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park.
Coast Guard Petty Officer Brandon Giles says the three people aboard the 16-foot boat were wearing life jackets.
Giles says crews were searching the area Wednesday by boat and air. Identities of the missing boaters have not been released.
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Citizen-initiated legislation to repeal Michigan’s prevailing wage law will proceed after the state Supreme Court denied an appeal filed by opponents of the bill.
The court on Wednesday said it was not persuaded it should consider the questions presented, letting stand an appeals court order for the elections board to certify the ballot measure.
The law requires that higher “prevailing” union-scale wages are paid workers on state-financed construction projects such as schools.
The Board of State Canvassers is expected to meet Friday to certify the repeal bill. Then the Republican-led Legislature will have 40 days to enact it or lawmakers could let it proceed to the November ballot.
GOP legislative leaders have indicated they want to pass the legislation, which would not need Gov. Rick Snyder’s signature.
Fenway, Gillette lightings to mark World Down Syndrome Day
BOSTON (AP) — Fenway Park, TD Garden, Gillette Stadium and other prominent landmarks will be lighted blue and yellow this week to mark World Down Syndrome Day.
Organizers say Wednesday's colorful displays will commemorate an event the U.N. has observed since 2012, and to underscore how individuals with Down Syndrome need to be valued in their communities.
World Down Syndrome Day is held annually on the 21st day of the third month to signify the tripling of chromosome 21 which causes the condition.
Other prominent Massachusetts venues to be bathed in colored light include Boston's signature downtown Zakim Bridge and the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield.
The Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress says it's also planning an event on March 24 at Worcester's DCU Center to hear about the latest research.
As the newest restaurant he's designed, for Hong Kong's DFS, opens in Venice, the Frenchman talks mega yachts, Steve Jobs, why he stays away from fashion, and designing for Xiaomi despite not owning a mobile phone or computer Philippe Starck is removing the large cardboard sleeve of a Taschen book on Venice that's on a coffee table in front of him. He looks at the sleeve intently, examining the folds that allow it to envelope the hardback, but also curiously allow the sleeve to stand up by virtue of another fold.
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(KGTV) -- Investigators are sifting for clues Monday morning to determine the cause of house fire that quickly spread to a neighboring residence leaving 10 people homeless.
San Diego Fire Department crews responded just after midnight to reports of a structure fire at the home 3075 Polk Avenue in North Park. When crews arrived, they found the home engulfed in flames.
The blaze spread to a truck in the driveway and a home next door. It took firefighters less than half an hour to put out the fire, fire officials told 10News.
One dog died in the blaze, two cats in the home next door were rescued.
A total of 10 people between the two homes have been displaced, authorities said. One person taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation.
The Red Cross is working with the fire victims.
Investigators have not determined the cause of the fire, and they estimate about $305,000 in damages.
In recent years, KFC both looked back at its roots and modernized its founder Colonel Harland Sanders with celebrity appearances including tie-ins with the WWE and a parade of TV-and-movie star colonels.
In so doing, the chain revitalized its brand: U.S. same-store sales have risen for 12 consecutive quarters, KFC U.S. President and Chief Concept Officer Kevin Hochman noted at the Association of National Advertisers "Masters of Marketing" event in Orlando.
Here, he talks about how brands must adapt, including how KFC found a way to make a 40-year-old product line few knew about feel fresh. Wieden & Kennedy Portland Executive Creative Director Eric Baldwin also discusses how KFC's new approach to marketing helped push it into pop culture.
With the Conor McGregor-Floyd Mayweather super-fight fast approaching, McGregor is bringing back his own video blog series.
“The Mac Life” provides behind-the-scenes access to the reigning UFC lightweight champion ahead of his boxing match set for next Saturday night with Mayweather.
In this first edition, McGregor takes part in a media day open workout at the UFC Performance Institute in Las Vegas a day after Mayweather held his own event in Las Vegas.
“Fanny pack sandals” are confusingly appealing in the same way that “flask bracelets” are. It’s a hybrid that really doesn’t need to exist, but since it does, you still kind of want it. Nike just announced that they’re rolling out editions of their beloved (by dads and hypebeasts) Benassi JDI slides with zippered pouches on the top. They’re named the Fanny Pack collection and they seem … kind of great?
Sure, they’re the unholy successor to those sandals that have a bottle opener in the sole. And sure, two years ago we would have scoffed at the idea that either fanny packs or JDI slides would be fashionable. But, think of all the tiny things you could cart around on your feet — a MetroCard, a lone stick of gum, and a year’s supply of clout.
If you’re interested they come in lime green/blue, pink/black, and black. Their release date is currently unknown, but the confusing trend chroniclers over at Hypebeast say it will be “soon.”
If you want to avoid the dreaded photo booth, why not take your own passport photo? We give you the lowdown on passport shooting, production and printing.
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Bayelsa Deputy Governor Gboribiogha Jonah says though Nigeria may have gone through difficult times in 2016, the country’s fortunes will improve in the new year 2017.
Speaking to journalists shortly after the “Cross Over Night” church service in Yenagoa, he sued for peace among youths in the state.
Intense prayers featured prominently at the Mountain Of Fire And Miracles Ministries “Cross Over Night” which had the Bayelsa Deputy Governor Gboribiogha Jonah in attendance… And then the time clocked 12.
Happy to have made it into the new year, members of the church went into raptures.
On the morning of the first day of the new year, Apostle David Wale Feso and members of Charismatic Renaissance International Church celebrated 2017 as “The Year Of Manifested Sonship”.
He prayed for Nigeria and Bayelsa State.
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ABC News' Amna Nawaz and political director Rick Klein check in with Cecilia Vega and Molly Hunter as the president makes his way through Florida, meeting people affected by Hurricane Irma.
When his job is threatened, Walter takes action in the real world embarking on a global journey that turns into an adventure
Openings for seven campers are available in the August sessions of the Happy Adventure Summer Camp, which serves children and youth with developmental disabilities from the greater Santa Barbara area.
Campers ages 5 to 18 are eligible to participate.
Two openings are available for week one, July 29 to Aug. 2. Five openings are available for week two, Aug. 5-9.
The fee for one week of the day camp is $120. Financial assistance is available.
The Happy Adventure Summer Camp is operated by Cornerstone House of Santa Barbara, a nonprofit organization established in 1987.
For more information, call Denise Kephart at 805.684.5840 or click here.
Jose Diaz says the pedestrian bridge was constructed to make students' lives safer at Florida International University.
Rome, December 11 - The supplement imposed on the purchase of medicines at pharmacies open at night has risen from 3.87 euro to 7.50 euro, pharmaceutical association Federfarma said Monday. The hike featured in a ministerial decree of September 22 and has been in vigour since it was published in the official journal on November 9. The system had not been altered for 25 years. The supplement for subsidized rural pharmacies - in towns of under 3,000 inhabitants - is 10 euros.
LONDON (AP) — Budget airline Ryanair is calling on British airports to curb alcohol sales following sharp increases in the number of incidents involving disruptive passengers.
The carrier issued a statement Monday calling for a ban on alcohol sales before 10 a.m. and for limiting the number of drinks in bars and restaurants to a maximum of two.
The airline cited Civil Aviation Authority statistics showing a 600 percent increase in disruptive incidents between 2012-2016 and said most involved alcohol.
Ryanair’s Kenny Jacobs says it’s unfair “that airports can profit from the unlimited sale of alcohol to passengers and leave the airlines to deal with the safety consequences.”
The airline says it has taken steps to prevent disruptive behavior on its flights, including preventing consumption of duty-free alcohol purchases on board.
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President Donald Trump hopped on Twitter Monday to boast that his approval numbers have hit a high of 50 percent.
Following a day in which Trump hit back at this critics and the “fake media,” Trump promoted how well he is doing with the public by citing a Rasmussen poll that also shows Trump lags way behind former President Barack Obama who left office with an approval rating of 62 percent.
In all-caps, the president tweeted: “TRUMP APPROVAL HITS 50%”
Accompanying Trump’s tweet was a link to conservative polling operation Rasmussen Reports that notes this is Trump first time at 50 percent in over a month.
The poll also shows that 39 percent “strongly disapprove” of Trump’s performance.
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A 64-year-old man died after the vehicle he was driving left a road Monday in Polk County, according to the Arkansas State Police.
In a preliminary report, the agency said the wreck happened shortly after 10 a.m. that day on Arkansas 8 East and involved a westbound 1998 Lincoln.
The Lincoln’s driver, Robert Stephan Hayden of Crossett, crossed the highway’s centerline and traveled off the road, according to authorities.
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Hayden died as a result of the crash, the report noted. No other injuries were reported.
Travel conditions at the time of the wreck were described as clear and dry.
Hayden’s death was the 46th reported so far this year on an Arkansas road, according to preliminary figures.
A veteran aerialist fell during a performance in Tampa; he did not survive the fall.
Operation Enable was on the ground in Tralee on Friday last to catch people parking in disabled parking bays who shouldn’t be parking there. The operation is going to spread to other parts of the county.
Farmhouse Culture, the brand known for its probiotic-rich Kraut, Fermented Veggies and Gut Shots, launched a new ready-to-drink sparkling probiotic beverage called Gut Punch. Unique from kombucha options, these drinks are made with a fermented beet base and infused with real fruit essences, no sugar added.
Gut Punch is available in five flavors including Mango Guava, Ginger Lemon, Cola, Strawberry Hibiscus, and Cherry Cacao.
With four of the five flavors now available nationwide at Whole Foods and other natural retailers, Farmhouse Culture’s new Gut Punch provides 4 billion CFUs per bottle, providing consumers with an alternative way to achieve a daily dose of gut-healthy probiotics.
CIF Southern Section Baseball, Softball Championship Schedule
Friday’s Softball Games
At Deanna Manning Stadium, Irvine
Division 6: Mary Star of the Sea vs. Highland, 12:30 p.m.
Division 5: J.W. North vs. Chaminade, 3:3 p.m.
Division 3: West Torrance vs. Redlands East Valley, 6:30 p.m.
Saturday’s Baseball Games
At Cal State Fullerton
Division 3: Maranatha vs. La Salle, 10 a.m.
Division 5: Malibu vs. Temple City, 1 p.m.
Division 2: Beckman vs. Yucaipa, 4:30 p.m.
Division 1: Foothill vs. Capistrano Valley, 7:30 p.m.
At UC Riverside’s Sports Complex
Division 6: Pasadena Poly vs. Moreno Valley, Noon
Division 7: Fillmore vs. Trinity Classical, 3:30 p.m.
Division 4: La Quinta vs. Monrovia, 7 p.m.
Saturday’s Softball Games
At Deanna Manning Stadium, Irvine
Division 7: The Archer School of Girls vs. Serra, 9:30 a.m.
Division 2: Martin Luther King vs. Newbury Park, 12:30 p.m.
Division 4: San Marcos vs. Santa Fe, 3:30 p.m.
Division 1: Norco vs. Gahr/Chino Hills winner, 6:30 p.m.
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - Universal Medical Financial & Technical Advisory Services Co Ltd:
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Vertical integrators such as Cigna and Express Scripts, which hope to build efficiencies of scale and condense the value chain
Employer activists such as Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway, and JPMorgan Chase, who seek a better health care offering for their employees
Technology invaders such as Google or Uber aiming to gain better footholds in the industry
Health retailers such as Amazon looking to gain market share by better understanding consumer desires and behavior and provide some types of health care directly
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Jurors in North Carolina are getting a round-up of testimony in a lawsuit filed by more than 500 neighbors of an industrial-scale swine operation.
The plaintiffs contend that open-air cesspools inflict them with intense, putrid smells that can’t be removed from clothing or household fabrics for years.
Lawyers for Virginia-based Smithfield Foods maintain that the smells, traffic and noise don’t hurt the neighbors’ ability to enjoy their own property.
The jury has heard three weeks of testimony. This is the first of a series of test cases against the low-cost, high-volume methods of hog-production division used by the Chinese-owned company.
Lawyers for the neighbors say alternative methods don’t cause such a nuisance, but the company uses open-air cesspools because they’re cheap.
Not all the Bollywood celebrities are drunkards. There are some celebrities who stay away from drunk parties.
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The Internal Revenue Service recently released updated mileage reimbursement rates for 2017, effective January 1, 2017. Please make note of these, as relevant OPs may not be updated immediately to reflect the changes. The new rates are as follows:
- 53.5 cents per mile for business miles driven
- 17 cents per mile driven for moving or medical purposes
- 14 cents per mile driven in service for a charitable organization
Camel Energy Inc. is planning a $4.6 million North American research and development headquarters in Pittsfield Township, according to a news release from the Michigan Economic Development Corp.
The Washtenaw County project will create 41 jobs, the release said.
"Camel Energy's investment in the Ann Arbor area means good jobs for Michigan residents that could well have gone to other states," said Steve Arwood, CEO of MEDC, in a written statement.
The project will get a $300,000 boost from an MEDC performance-based grant, as well as support from economic development group Ann Arbor Spark.
Camel Energy, a subsidiary of China-based Camel Group Battery Academy Co., is focused on research and development of batteries for cars, electric vehicles, agricultural vessels and other applications.
The Pittsfield Township site was chosen over competing locations in Texas and California, the news release said.
Iowa Governor and new U.S. Ambassador to China Terry Branstad attends an event where U.S. President Donald Trump (R) signed an executive order on education at the White House in Washington, DC, U.S. April 26, 2017. REUTERS/Carlos Barria
WASHINGTON U.S. President Donald Trump's nominee to be the U.S. ambassador to China took a tough line on Tuesday on China's development of "artificial islands" in the South China Sea.
"China cannot be allowed to use its artificial islands to coerce its neighbours or limit freedom of navigation or overflight," Iowa's Republican Gov. Terry Branstad said at his U.S. Senate confirmation hearing.
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RBC | Despite a meager amount of precipitation and unusually warm weather this fall and winter, the Yampa and White River Basins are reporting 108 percent of their median snowpack with 100 percent of water precipitation for the year to date, according to a Dec. 26 report from the United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service. There are three Snowpack Telemetry (SNOTEL) sites in Rio Blanco County. The sites measure snow and transmit the data wirelessly. The SNOTEL site at Trappers Lake, has the lowest reported percentage of snow in the basins with just 57 percent of average, and 87 percent of water precipitation for the year. Ripple Creek, east of Meeker, is reported 134 percent snowpack and 113 percent of precipitation. The site at Burro Mountain, southeast of Meeker, is reporting 115 percent snowpack and 81 percent average precipitation. Last year at this time Trappers Lake had 99 percent, and Ripple Creek had 141 percent.
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WEBVTT HER, WE'LLSEE THAT RAIN HERE IN CENTRALIOWA.ERIC: NEW ON 8, A MUSEUM WITHOUT WALLS LAUNCHEDIN THE METRO A MONTH AGO AND NOWTHE CO-FOUNDERS ARE WORKING TOGET THE WORD OUT. KCCI'S TOMMIE CLARK IS LIVE INTHE STUDIO, AND, TOMMIE, WHAT'STHIS MUSEUM ALL ABOUT? TOMMIE: IT'S CALLED THE DESMOINES CHILDREN'S MUSEUM ANDIT'S A FIRST OF ITS KIND IN DES-- IN THE METRO.IT'S SOMETHING AREA PARENTS SAYTHEY'RE AMAZED THE METRO HASN'THAD UNTIL NOW.
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GRANVILLE, MA (WWLP) – 22News is covering breaking news in Granville, where firefighters are working to put out a fire in a commercial building.
Several Massachusetts and Connecticut fire departments are helping the Granville Fire Department put out the rest of the fire.
Granville Fire Captain Joshua Rutola told 22News they were called to the fire at 407 Granby Road a little before 6 a.m. Saturday morning. Captain Rutola said the building housed a business that was filled with wood-working equipment.
Capt Rutola said the building collapsed in on itself and they will have to tear the the building completely apart to make sure the fire is completely out. He said they are still trying to determine how this fire started.
No one was injured in the fire.
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence traveled to the tense zone dividing North and South Korea, declaring that the "era of strategic patience is over" with North Korea. U.S. Vice President Mike Pence traveled to the tense zone dividing North and South Korea, declaring that the "era of strategic patience is over" with North Korea.
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PONTIAC, Ill. (AP) — A central Illinois jury has awarded $5.2 million to a nurse who claims she was fired from a nursing home after reporting alleged abuse.
The (Bloomington) Pantagraph reports Katrina Wesemann worked as a licensed practical nurse at a Dwight facility in 2012 when she was fired. She alleges she was let go because she wouldn’t follow a director’s orders to increase dosages of anti-anxiety medication to agitated residents and refused to change or omit records of suspicious injuries.
The jury deliberated last week. Wesemann will receive past wages, benefits and $5 million in punitive damages.
A spokesman for the nursing home, Bloomington-based Heritage Enterprises Inc., says officials continue to dispute the allegations and are “deeply disappointed” in the verdict.
An attorney says Wesemann works at another facility.
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RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Police in Richmond are asking for help identifying a suspect who they say used a gun to rob a restaurant on Jefferson Davis Highway Monday evening.
Police said that the incident happened around 6 p.m. at Crown Chicken, which is located at 3202 Jefferson Davis Highway.
Officers said that the suspect entered the business, walked to the counter and pointed a handgun at the cashier, demanding money. The cashier gave the man money from the register and he ran away on foot.
Police said he was last seen heading northbound on Jefferson Davis Highway.
No injuries were reported during the incident.
Anyone with information about the crime should call Second Precinct Detective Jason Pritchard at (804) 646-8158 or Crime Stoppers at 780-1000.
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Russian journalist and Kremlin critic and amp;nbsp;Arkady Babchenko strolled into a and amp;nbsp;press conference in Ukraine and amp;nbsp;Wednesday (May 30), despite reports that he had been murdered a day earlier. and amp;nbsp;According to and amp;nbsp;reports, the journalist said his murder was part of an operation to catch his attempted assassin. He explained the operation was successful after Ukraines security services arrested the suspect. and amp;nbsp;Footage Credit: ReutersMusic Credit: Audioblocks Follow your heart
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Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Co., one of New Orleans' largest home mortgage and small business lenders , has acquired Dallas-based CapitalSpring SBLC, which provides government-backed Small Business Administration loans to small businesses across the country. CapitalSpring SBLC, which was founded in 2012, will be known as Gulf Coast SBA Lending.
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President Trump wishes U.S. a happy Fourth of July
Conservative Rep. Jim Jordan denies he ignored alleged sex abuse
Church puts baby Jesus in a cage as a statement about family separations
Woman,92, shot and killed son who tried putting her in nursing home, says police
IF I HAD A MINE SHAFT, I don't think I would just abandon it. There's got to be a better way. -- Jack Handley, The New Mexican, 1988.
The cast of LA TO VEGAS shares what their character would do if a sick passenger didn’t have a barf bag.
HARRISBURG (AP) – A state court trial over congressional district boundaries is about to get underway in Pennsylvania as a parallel case awaits a decision in federal court. Today’s Commonwealth Court proceeding in Harrisburg was put on a fast track by the state Supreme Court a month ago. The lawsuit by a group of voters says the 2011 Republican-drawn map is too partisan and violates the state constitution. They want a new map. A separate challenge was the subject of a federal trial last week in Philadelphia. In that case, a group of Democrat voters argues the map should be thrown out because no political considerations should be allowed in redistricting. The Pennsylvania cases are proceeding as the U.S. Supreme Court considers whether to set new standards for drawing political district lines.
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This week on The Collider.com Podcast, we’re going through the filmography of director Wes Anderson. We go through each of his films chronologically–Bottle Rocket, Rushmore, The Royal Tenenbaums, The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, The Darjeeling Limited, Fantastic Mr. Fox, Moonrise Kingdom, The Grand Budapest Hotel, and Isle of Dogs–and say where they rank on our personal lists of his films and why. We then finish up with a new, John Grisham-themed installment of Recently Watched.
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In an exclusive interview with CNN's Don Lemon , the family of the man whose killing was posted to Facebook spoke about how their dad was stripped of his dignity.
Pennsylvania's highest court has ordered a judge to free rapper Meek Mill on bail while he appeals decade-old gun and drug convictions.
The Supreme Court directed a Philadelphia judge who had jailed him to immediately issue an order releasing him on unsecured bail.
Mill was sentenced in November to 2-4 years in prison for violating probation.
Mill issued a statement saying his five months in jail have been "a nightmare" and thanking all his supporters.
A team of lawyers and public relations consultants had waged an all-out battle to get him freed on bail.
Prosecutors say they believe Mill should get a new trial because of questions raised about the credibility of his arresting officer.
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(CNS): After giving himself up to police, 19-year-old man from North Side was charged with attempted murder on Friday in the wake of a violent incident in George Town. Police and other emergency personnel were called to an altercation on Watler’s Road just before 11am (11 August) where they found one of two men involved in the incident had received serious injuries from a machete, which had been reportedly inflicted by the teenager. The injured man was taken to the Cayman Islands Hospital where he is now in a stable condition in intensive care with lacerations to his head and back. But his attacker had left the scene.
RCIPS officers said they later tracked down the young suspect and, after speaking to him, he decided to turn himself over to the police. He has since been formally charged with attempted murder, officers stated in a release, and he was due to appear before the court today (14 August).
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Despite a promised pause in the trade war, the US is now planning to hit $50B in Chinese imports with tariffs. Yahoo Finance‘s Alexis Christoforous and Dion Rabouin have more.
The brokerage currently has a neutral rating on the stock. Other analysts have also recently issued reports about the stock.
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NEW YORK — The CEO of the nation's third largest pharmaceutical company is resigning from the President's American Manufacturing Council citing "a responsibility to take a stand against intolerance and extremism."
President Donald Trump lashed out almost immediately Monday at Merck CEO Kenneth Frazier on Twitter, saying Frazier "will have more time to LOWER RIPOFF DRUG PRICES!"
Frazier's resignation comes shortly after a violent confrontation between white supremacists and protesters in Charlottesville, Virginia, that left one person dead and 19 injured.
Frazier said in a tweet on Monday that the country's leaders must " honour our fundamental values by clearly rejecting expressions of hatred, bigotry and group supremacy."
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The Latest on legislation proposed by North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper to repeal a state law limiting LGBT rights : North Carolina's most powerful state senator isn't impressed with legislation proposed by Gov. Roy Cooper that would repeal a state law limiting LGBT rights and which public bathrooms transgender people can use. Cooper's proposal would do away with House Bill 2, increase penalties for crimes in bathrooms and tell local governments seeking anti-discrimination ordinances to give legislators 30 days' notice before doing so.
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More than 100 junior dairy farmers filled the arena of the Hopkins County Civic Center Saturday, coming not just from Hopkins County, but all around Texas and even Louisiana.
This year’s Junior Dairy Show was at least the 80th incarnation of the event. Amy Bowen, organizer of the show for years, said that was the best estimate of sponsors and organizers.
“I grew up as a prodigy of this show. That’s why I push it,” she said. “We’re in a dying era, and that’s why we’re trying to keep the young kids going.”
For the rest of the story, see the June 13 News-Telegram.
Amy and Jake try to make their parents get along, so they decide to get them drunk.
Al-Qaeda to ISIS: How dare you accuse us of working with Christians! It’s a terrorist family feud. The top dog of al-Qaeda, 9/11 architect Ayman al-Zawahiri, is going all jihad on ISIS boss Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, saying the Islamic militant is spreading...
Al Qaeda chief urges lone-wolf attacks against America Al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahri called on young Muslim men in the United States and other Western countries to carry out attacks there and urged greater unity between militants. “I...
Al Qaeda boss pleads for jihadists to join new offshoot in India WASHINGTON — This job is murder. If it includes benefits, guaranteed tenure definitely isn’t one of them. Al Qaeda and ISIS are stepping up their recruiting efforts in Pakistan and...
Young Islamic radicals may be eclipsing al Qaeda's militant prestige In hiding, targeted by drone strikes and unable to land a blow in the West, al Qaeda’s ageing leaders are losing a power struggle with ultra-radical young militants in Iraq...
Dublin has been ranked 31st out of 125 of the best cities in the world in which to be a student.
The fifth edition of the QS Best Student Cities saw the climb six places since last year. No other Irish cities are included.
However, Montreal is now considered to be the ultimate place in the world to go to college.
The Canadians have knocked Paris off the top spot for the first time since rankings began back in 2012.
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Lifeline Project are providing a weekly tea party for residents of Calderdale who are over the age of 50. This project is working to reduce loneliness and social isolation as well as prevent alcohol harm in the over 50's, through providing opportunities for individuals to build and maintain strong social connections.
BARCELONA, SPAIN—Cristiano Ronaldo was banned for five games on Monday after shoving a referee following his red card for diving in Real Madrid’s 3-1 win over Barcelona in the season-opening Spanish Super Cup.
Ronaldo was suspended for one game for the red card in Sunday’s Super Cup first leg at Barcelona, and four games for pushing referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea in the back, the Spanish football federation said.
Ronaldo will miss Wednesday’s return leg of the Super Cup in Madrid plus the first four matches of the Spanish league season.
Madrid opens the league on Sunday at Deportivo La Coruna. Its next three matches after that are against Valencia, promoted Levante, and at Real Sociedad.
Ronaldo and Madrid have 10 days to appeal the federation’s ruling.
World's last male northern white rhino dies, Kenyan conservancy says
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The world's last male northern white rhino has died, the Kenyan conservancy taking care of it says, leaving only two of its subspecies alive in the world.
It is believed the rhino, Sudan, died after 'age-related complications'.
"It is with great sadness that Ol Pejeta Conservancy and the Dvůr Králové Zoo announce that Sudan, the world's last male northern white rhino, age 45, died at Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Kenya on March 19th, 2018," Ol Pejeta said in a statement on Twitter.
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CAIRO, March 29 Egypt's Finance Minister Amr El-Garhy said on Wednesday the country's financing plan for the coming year will include a return to international markets by the end of 2017 or early 2018.
Egypt's cabinet approved on Wednesday the 2017/18 government budget with a targeted deficit of 9.1 percent. (Writing by Asma Alsharif; Editing by Dominic Evans)
BUCHAREST, Romania — Romanian police say a fugitive businessman sentenced to seven years in prison for real estate fraud has been detained by British police.
Police said Gabriel Popoviciu, who was sentenced on Aug. 2 in Bucharest, handed himself in Monday after Romanian police found him at a London address. Justice Minister Tudorel Toader said Romania would start extradition proceedings.
Prosecutors said that the 58-year-old Popoviciu obtained land in north Bucharest from a state university from 2000 to 2004 at a vastly undervalued price where he built the capital's best-known mall. The High Court for Cassation and Justice sentenced him for illegally acquiring the land. He denies wrongdoing.
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WORK is being carried out to repair damaged beaches on the south Costa Blanca and the Mar Menor.
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Chippewa Raiders sniper Gavin Shaw (18) looks for a backhand opportunity as West Ferris Trojans defenceman Burke Walsh (8) and goalie Katie Steeves prepare to repel the attack during NDA high school hockey action at the Sam Jacks Recreation Centre, Friday.
Shaw scored twice with Aydan Poudrier and Andrew Allard adding singles in a 4-2 Chippewa win with Jacob Steringa in net. Brad Geisler and Cam Walters replied for the Trojans.The two teams play again today at Memorial Gardens. Puck drop is 2 p.m.
Other action includes the Algonquin Barons and Scollard Hall Bears at the West Ferris arena. Game time is 8 p.m.
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A man is dead after a fiery crash early Saturday morning in south Toledo.
According to a police report, the crash involved 31-year-old William Furfaro and 36-year-old Roberto Ramirez on Glanzman Road.
Police say Ramirez was turning left onto Glanzman from Frampton just after 2 a.m., when his car flipped and caught fire in the accident.
Other drivers pulled Ramirez from the burning car, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Furfaro was taken to the hospital, but his condition is unknown at this time.
Police say speed and alcohol may be factors in the crash.
The accident is under investigation.
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Regina Lawrence, 85, passed away on Wednesday June 14 2017 at Gates Manor in Montclair.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral from the O’Boyle Funeral Home, 309 Broad St. Bloomfield on Saturday at 9 AM. The funeral mass will be offered at Sacred Heart Church in Bloomfield at 10 AM. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Bloomfield. Visitation will be on Friday from 4-8 PM. Please express condolences at
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Born in Jersey City, Regina was a lifelong resident of Bloomfield. She was a retired secretary for the Occupational Center of Orange.
Regina was the daughter of the late George and Teresa (Hodgekiss) Lawrence; sister of the late Miriam Griscavage, Elizabeth Foley Bernice Pontrantolfi and Ruth Lawrence. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
For those who wish, in lieu of flowers, donations to St. John’s Soup Kitchen, 22 Mulberry St. Newark, NJ 07102.
“The green idyll of the village of Snape and its environs is under threat, menaced by the prospect of a giant car park to serve the increasing number of visitors to the area. As battle lines are drawn, a coalition of local people and music lovers has formed to see off the threat and tempers are becoming frayed.”
Miley Cyrus and Jimmy Fallon got dressed up and went undercover inside a NYC Subway. They performed Dolly Parton's Classic Hit Song 'Jolene' as onlookers started to gather around the two. But the jig was quickly up as Fans quickly realized it was actually Miley Cyrus and soon there was an entire underground concert taking place in the middle of the station.
'The government is killing off the 457 visa class, but skilled migration will continue albeit under tighter conditions.
Skilled migrants will now apply for a two or four year visa, while the the number of professions covered by the system will be greatly reduced.
Labor has long called for reform in this area but will wait for to see if the new policy is "fair dinkum" before giving their support.
May 2 HCA Holdings Inc, the largest U.S. for-profit hospital operator, posted a 5 percent fall in quarterly profit due to higher costs even as patient admissions increased.
Net income attributable fell to $659 million, or $1.74 per share, in the first quarter ended March 31, from $694 million, or $1.69 per share, a year earlier.
HCA Holdings said revenue rose to $10.62 billion from $10.26 billion. (Reporting by Ankur Banerjee in Bengaluru; Editing by Supriya Kurane)
Gillislee (illness) is inactive for Monday night's game against the Dolphins.
With Gillislee inactive for the fifth straight game, Dion Lewis, Rex Burkhead and James White will head the Patriots' Week 14 backfield. Future game plans may lead to Gillislee's power running skills being needed down the stretch, but he's the odd man out for now.
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Several other equities research analysts also recently commented on the stock. Cowen and Company restated an "outperform" rating and issued a $195.00 price target on shares of Constellation Brands in a research report on Monday, April 10th.
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — It was a special day Wednesday as five students graduated from Meeting Street in Providence and the Schwartz Center at Meeting Street in Dartmouth.
Ryan Breslin, Mariam Eletu, Tiffany Vieira and Lesly Zepeda graduated from Meeting Street while Evan Coutu graduated from the Schwartz Center.
Eyewitness News Anchor Mike Montecalvo was the Master of Ceremonies for Wednesday’s festivities.
Meeting Street is where children of all ages and abilities receive individualized attention.
Congrats to the Meeting Street Graduating class of 2017.
See more tonight at 6 @wpri12 pic.twitter.com/aW8NFODkoD — Mike Montecalvo (@mmontecalvotv) June 14, 2017
The Schwartz School at Meeting Street in Dartmouth Graduation. More at 5:30 @wpri12 pic.twitter.com/edrTJlQLFe — Mike Montecalvo (@mmontecalvotv) June 14, 2017
April 6 Vivendi
* Says will pay $26.4 million to settle remaining claims still in dispute in a securities class action lawsuit begun in the United States in 2002, putting the case to rest.
* This amount represents approximately one third of the total $78 million it will pay to resolve the entire litigation, including the judgments previously entered.
* The resolution of this litigation will result in a net reversal of provision of approximately 25 million euros in Vivendi's 2017 financial statements. Given that the provision had been already been deducted for tax purposes, this reversal will be taxed in 2017. Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9394 euros) (Reporting by Adrian Croft)
Pedestrian dies after being knocked by Uber self-driving car
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Arizona - Police in a Phoenix suburb say one of Uber's self-driving vehicles has struck and killed a pedestrian.
Police in the city of Tempe said on Monday that the vehicle was in autonomous mode with an operator behind the wheel when the woman walking outside of a crosswalk was hit.
Seargant Ronald Elcock says in an email that the accident happened overnight but did not say whether it occurred Sunday night or Monday morning.
The woman died of her injuries at a hospital and her name was not made public.
Uber has been testing the self-driving vehicles in Tempe and Phoenix for months.
Police said Uber is cooperating in the investigation.
Bloomberg reports that the company will stop the testing of its self-driving cars in Tempe, Pittsburgh, San Francisco and Toronto.
The company did not immediately respond to an email message sent Monday morning seeking comment.
Put on your party shoes with Jesse Clegg this weekend when he performs at Bridge Street Brewery in the Baakens Valley on Saturday.
The platinum-selling artist returns to the Eastern and Western Cape for a summer acoustic tour fresh from a three-week tour of the US and Canada.
Clegg will be showcasing his music in a variety of unplugged performances with stops that also include the Pig and Whistle in Bathurst on Friday and East London on Sunday at Emerald Vale Brewery.
From there he is off to the Western Cape and then the New Year sees him head east once more to play at the Goat Shed in Kenton on January 3.
BURNABY, B.C. – RCMP say more than a dozen people protesting the expansion of the Trans Mountain pipeline have been arrested at a construction site in Burnaby, B.C.
A B.C. Supreme Court judge granted the company an injunction last week restricting protesters from entering within five metres of two terminal work sites.
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Mounties say 13 people were arrested and later released for breaching the injunction by late Monday afternoon while one other person was arrested for obstructing a police officer.
The incident follows the arrest of at least 28 demonstrators under the banner Protect the Inlet after they zip-tied themselves to
a gate at the site over the weekend.
A spokesperson for Protect the Inlet said then that protesters will continue to loudly voice their opposition to the project.
Burnaby RCMP wouldn’t comment on the nature of the latest protests, but have said the force is not an interested party in the
pipeline debate and officers are there to ensure everyone’s safety.
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Credit up to $1,000 for those paying 10% of income on student loans.
Minnesota Senator Jeremy Miller (R-Winona) has introduced a bill that he believes will help a group that is often overlooked in the college-affordability discussion.
Senate File 941 is a tax credit of up to $1,000 for those individuals paying at least 10 percent of their income in student loan debt.
"I think it's important to look at ways to help offset the debt that students or graduates have already accumulated," Miller told WIZM.
Since both houses are Republican controlled, Miller believes the legislation should pass as part of a larger tax bill.
"I do believe that there is support for this type of proposal and I'm hoping we can get it passed this year," Miller said. "It doesn't solve the issue of student debt but it's a step in the right direction."
Miller sees the discussion on college students is focuses on affordability but those saddled with debt are often forgotten.
A male adult was injured and many others left with bruises when gunmen suspected to be robbers on motorbikes on Sunday evening opened fire on traders at a busy market in Tatale in the Northern region. The attackers fled hauling away millions of cedis but four were ambushed and killed at Nayili in a joint operation by alarmed police and angry residents.
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Colts cornerback Pierre Desir underwent surgery Monday to repair his torn pectoral muscle, according to Stephen Holder of the Indianapolis Star. Desir should return in time for organized team activities, though the question is for who?
Desir becomes a free agent in the offseason.
The Colts placed him on injured reserve Dec. 4 after his injury against the Jaguars.
Desir played in nine games this season, making 32 tackles, seven pass breakups and an interception.
School may be out soon, but the Dougherty County School System will continue to feed students during the summer.
The quarterback carousel continues to spin in Baltimore.
The Ravens on Monday announced the team has waived quarterback Dustin Vaughan and signed free-agent signal-caller Thaddeus Lewis.
Last month, the Ravens waived quarterback David Olson after he spent a week with the team and signed fellow quarterback Josh Woodrum.
The shuffle under center remains ongoing as veteran Joe Flacco recovers from a back injury suffered while lifting weights earlier this offseason. With Flacco hampered by a disc problem in his back, backup Ryan Mallett has been leading Baltimore's first-team offense throughout camp.
Meanwhile, starting guard Alex Lewis will miss the entire season with a shoulder injury that requires surgery, and rookie wide receiver Tim White also will miss the season after injuring his thumb in Thursday's preseason opener against the Redskins.
The Ravens expect Flacco to start under center in their regular-season opener Sept. 10 against the Bengals, but he won't play before then.
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Congolese in the capital city are increasingly turning to street hawkers to feed themselves and their families.
This is as food crisis bites hard in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
From civil servants and students, to construction workers and parents with their children, hungry Kinshasa residents depend on so-called Malewas, or street food sellers, whose numbers have grown as the economy has worsened.
DR Congo has been mired in political and economic unrest for years.
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VALLETTA Talks between the European Union and Britain to negotiate the country's exit will be difficult and sometimes confrontational, EU Council President Donald Tusk said on Friday, adding that there would be no parallel talks on issues outside of that.
"The talks which are about to start will be difficult, complex and sometimes even confrontational. There is no way around it," Tusk said after a meeting with Maltese Prime Minister Joseph Muscat in Valletta.
"Starting parallel talks on all issues at the same time, as suggested by some in the UK, will not be happen," he added.
Tusk said he would meet with British PM Theresa May in London before an April 29 summit in Brussels.
(Reporting by Robin Emmott, writing by Robert-Jan Bartunek; Editing by Alissa de Carbonnel)
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No disciplinary action after JPD officer injured in accidental shooting
JACKSON, Tenn. — Jackson police have released a report on the findings of an investigation into an accidental shooting during a training exercise in October that injured one officer.
In the report, police say the design of the training course contributed to the shooting that injured Firearms Instructor Lt. Shane Beaver.
The shooting happened during a regular training exercise in which officers were instructed to identify threat and non-threat targets, the report says. During that training exercise, Beaver was accidentally shot by Officer Curtis Cozart.
The report lists 10 recommendations to address the training concerns, including a change in target style, recommending body armor and fluorescent vests for instructors, a change in the design of the course and possibly allowing officers to walk through the course before training takes place.
No disciplinary action was recommended.
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The search for the missing fisherman at Lake Ferry has been suspended for the day.
The fisherman went underwater and did not resurface while attempting to cross the Ruamahanga River mouth.
Members of the public informed Police who initiated a search and rescue operation.
Extensive searches by air and by boat were undertaken, however, the man was not located.
The search will resume tomorrow morning.
Setting a New Year's resolution is the easy part—it's sticking to one that is actually hard.
Experts agree that people make resolutions with the best of intentions, but often inadvertently set themselves up for failure. "Change is hard. We are creatures of habit," June Kloubec, Ph.D., a professor in the department of nutrition and exercise science at Bastyr University, previously told SELF .
To set yourself up for success: Write down your goals, share them with someone to help keep yourself accountable, and make sure they are as specific and achievable as possible. Rome wasn't built in a day, people. The most important thing: making sure your goals are actually reasonable.
Here are five small but meaningful changes you could think about making.
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April 24 (UPI) -- A teen golfer playing in a Michigan high school tournament found out how "exciting" the sport can be when he was attacked by a territorial goose.
A series of photos posted to Blissfield High School's Twitter account shows golfer Devon Gilson-Pitts in a physical confrontation with a goose.
"And you thought golf was boring?" the tweet said.
Gilson-Pitts said only his pride was injured.
"At no point in my life, I never thought golf would be fun or exciting till yesterday. We have a great group of kids on the golf team and had some excitement on the course yesterday," he wrote in a Facebook post.
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A security force personnel was injured in an encounter with terrorists in a forest area of Pulwama district in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, officials said.Security forces launched an anti-militancy operation in Laam forest of Tral area in Pulwama district following information about presence of terrorists there, a police official said.He said a gun battle broke out between terrorists and the security forces when the ultras opened fire.A security force personnel has been injured while the operation is still in progress, the official said.
WAHPETON, N.D. (AP) - Three people from Minnesota are facing charges after a drug bust in Wahpeton.
Members of the Southeast Multi-County Agency Drug Task Force who searched a home Tuesday say they seized about 2 pounds of marijuana, along with methamphetamine and heroin. The drugs are worth an estimated $17,000 on the street.
Rain will continue into Thursday, according to the National Weather Service.
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Showers will pick up again after midnight, and lows will reach 70 degrees at night.
To check the forecast for your neighborhood, visit The National Weather Service website and put in your ZIP code.
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The government on Friday sought to ease tensions with the Church of Greece over a bill that would allow people to freely determine their gender identity, saying it respects the Church’s views while making clear that the essence of the reform will not be changed.
“The government accords the requisite respect to the views the Church brings to the public debate,” a government official said.
He added, however, that the government “seeks to keep breaking new ground in its effort to ensure the protection of the civil and political rights of all individuals, without distinction as to religion, national or ethnic origin, gender or sexual orientation.”
Sources said small tweaks might be made but the bill will not be overhauled.
The monks of Mount Athos in northern Greece on Friday followed the example of the Holy Synod by urging the government to withdraw the bill.
A vote on the legislation is due on Tuesday night in Parliament following two days of debate.
RAWALPINDI: Two soldiers were martyred and three injured after their vehicle struck an improvised explosive device (IED) in North Waziristan Agency, said the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Wednesday.
The statement said that the IED had been planted on the track by terrorists near Datakhel.
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Gold prices were lower Friday morning after downbeat jobs data and dovish comments from a Federal Reserve official.
The U.S. jobs count shrank by 33,000 jobs in September, due in part to Hurricane Harvey. It was the first contraction in seven years. The unemployment rate dipped to 4.2% as fewer people were looking for work.
Dallas Fed President Robert Kaplan, a voting member this year on the Fed’s policy committee, said he is not yet in favor of a December rate hike but has an open mind
Kaplan said a lot of the job losses in September will be temporary.
Gold was down $6 at $1267 an ounce, the lowest since mid-summer.
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WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder was arrested and charged with second-degree misdemeanor marijuana possession on Wednesday in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
He was later released on $1,000 bond.
Paul Patterson, Wilder's attorney, told the Tuscaloosa News that the drugs didn't belong to Wilder, citing someone who used his Cadillac Escalade while he was out of town.
Wilder was first stopped for a window-tint violation.
Wilder last fought in February, a fifth-round knockout of Gerald Washington.
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BEIJING, April 25 (Reuters) - China’s Dagong Global Credit Rating Co, one of the country’s major ratings firms, on Wednesday cut the credit outlook of Canada to negative, citing a slowdown in the Canadian economy and relatively high risks in its real estate market.
A persistently high fiscal deficit was also one of the reasons for the downgrade, Dagong said in a statement.
The agency kept its ratings for Canada’s local and foreign currency ratings at AA+. (Reporting by Ryan Woo; Editing by Sam Holmes)
There will be just three cruise ships in the Port of Nanaimo this season.
Speaking for the Nanaimo Port Authority, David Mailloux says the numbers of vessels may be down but the ships are big ones…..
The first ship arrives April 9th, the next is in mid May and the last one of the season will arrive in mid September.
The whole region benefits from the cruise ships as passengers fan out for excursions into the Cowichan Valley, Port Alberni and Parksville Qualicum areas.
Kipp Caddy nonchalantly navigates multiple thick tubes in Australia and Indo in his latest edit “Please Explain.” With one shallow grinder after another, filmer Cam Staunton and art-director/editor Tas Wilson have compiled Caddy’s 2017 barrel hunting exploits into a prog-metaled spit-fest. Perhaps Caddy looks so comfortable in heavy barrels because he spent so much time last year inside them.
Borussia Dortmund squandered chance after chance, including a second-half penalty, before slumping to a 1-0 defeat at Benfica in their first leg match of the Champions League's Round of 16 today.
Kostas Mitroglou scored shortly after halftime and goalkeeper Ederson made some key saves afterward to help Benfica hold on for victory at the Stadium of Light.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang missed the penalty in the 58th minute, when his shot was stopped by the Brazilian goalkeeper.
"That's only possible in football, to play this well and to still lose," Dortmund coach Thomas Tuchel said.
"Luckily, there's a return leg for such games. It is an extremely complicated result, but I am very proud of how we played tonight. Even though I am very disappointed, I am proud of how we presented ourselves."
Dudley Lang knows a thing or two about Cajun cooking. And sometimes, you need a cool counterpoint to all that spicy Cajun cooking.
This broccoli salad has plenty of flavor, and it will cool down your tongue, too.
Dudley's special broccoli salad with bacon by Dudley's Cajun Cafe
Ingredients:
6 cups broccoli florets
1/4 cup chopped purple onion
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
crumbled cooked bacon
sharp cheddar cheese, grated
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Combine mayo, sugar and vinegar. Pour over broccoli florets and onion. Mix, cover, and refrigerate overnight.
Just before serving, add halved tomatoes, crumbled bacon, and cheese. Stir to combine. Enjoy!
Anthony Gelling's Warriors contract will last just one season after he signed a Super League deal with Widnes from 2019.
Gelling has penned a two-year contract, taking him back to England where he enjoyed six productive seasons with Wigan.
The 27-year-old centre has struggled to break into the Warriors' first-choice starting line-up, making six appearances.
He made his third start in last week's loss to Cronulla, when he scored his second try for the club.
The Auckland-born Cook Islands international was a prime target for Widnes according to their interim head coach Francis Cummins.
"He has ability to produce something out of nothing," Cummins told the club's website.
"Players of his quality are few and far between, and we are excited that he will be representing our club."
Widnes, who sacked head coach Denis Betts in May, are bottom of the Super League, having won lost 16 of their 19 league games this season.
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) – A BBQ this weekend will honor a fallen Navy SEAL.
The event, the first annual Devon Grube Memorial BBQ, was created as a tribute memorial for Devon Grube, a highly-decorated US Navy SEAL who lost his life in December 2016.
Petty Officer 1st Class Grube went missing after he went kayaking off of the Cherrystone Inlet, near Cape Charles. When his body was found, it was discovered that he passed away from drowning and exposure.
Grube was a Special Warfare Operator 1st Class with the East Coast Naval Special Warfare unit. He enlisted in 2005 and had several awards and decorations, including the Joint Service Commendation Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, two Navy/Marine Corps Achievement Medals, the Good Conduct Medal, the Sea Service Deployment Ribbon and the NATO Medal.
He left behind a wife and three children.
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There's been no sign of a humpback whale seen tangled in rope off Sydney for more than a day after weather conditions forced search crews to call off their mission.
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service on Wednesday said finding the sub-adult mammal had been "like trying to find a needle in a haystack" after it was first spotted by a whale-watching boat on Tuesday afternoon.
Crews from that vessel managed for cut some of the ropes off but had to leave before the animal was entirely free due to fading light.
Its last known position was about 4km off Bondi Beach, but there's been no sign of the humpback since, despite an extensive search that included helicopter patrols as far north as the state's Central Coast.
The search was called off on Wednesday after rough conditions made observations virtually impossible.
A NPWS spokesman said a decision on whether to attempt further searches on Thursday would be weather-dependent, however crews remain ready to mobilise quickly in case anyone spots the whale.
It's safe to say the Easter Bunny isn't responsible for this family's terrifying surprise.Homeowners in South Carolina were shocked Sunday morning after a 9-foot alligator climbed a 15-foot staircase, broke through a screen, and climbed through a doorway before pushing furniture out of the way and entering the porch, WGHP reports.The family said they heard the noise and thought it was someone breaking into their home, not an alligator trying to attend Easter brunch.During the springtime, alligators are typically making their way out of hibernation and into warmer waters, not making their way into homes, wildlife officials told WGHP.
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Project Manager of the Armenian Youth Foundation Arusyak Poghosyan, artistic director of the 'Baze' gathering Grigor Danielyan and head coach of the gathering Grigori Ambaryan is guest in Sputnik Armenia press center
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. >> Police say an 81-year-old Pennsylvania man who left a phone message threatening to blow up a school says he misdialed and was trying to return a threatening call he’d received from another number.
Online court records don’t list an attorney for Lawrence Stabler, the Loyalsock Township man arrested Thursday night.
Police say Stabler left a message on the answering machine at the Donald E. Schick Elementary School threatening to “blow up” the building near Williamport earlier in the day.
Police say Stabler acknowledged making the call, but told them he was trying to call back another number from which he’d received threatening calls.
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Stabler has been jailed in Lycoming County, after he was unable to immediately post $25,000 bond.
Lawmakers wrap up work on bill to regulate online eye exams
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky lawmakers have given final approval to a bill to regulate online renewals of prescriptions for contact lenses and glasses.
The Kentucky House sent the measure to Gov. Matt Bevin on an 88-0 vote Monday.
Before voting for final passage, the House accepted changes made to the bill by senators.
The original bill required real-time interaction between an eye doctor and a patient seeking a prescription. The Senate voted to strike that requirement and the House accepted it.
The measure comes as more companies offer eye exams through a smart phone app, marketing it as a way to save a trip and some money on something as simple as a prescription renewal. The bill would regulate the industry for the first time in Kentucky.
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The legislation is House Bill 191.
A motorcycle rider witnessed a driver slam into several cars and speed away; he pursued the driver until highway patrol took over.
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The US will celebrate its Independence Day from Great Britain on Wednesday.
America's initial split from the British crown, which was codified in the Declaration of Independence, took a lot of political will and negotiation by the members of the Continental Congress, since many states were not open to the split at first.
But it was the Continental Army, and the militias that took up arms in support, that would go on to win the war — not to mention a little help from the French Navy.
In honor of their service, here is a list of some of the best military movies to watch on the 4th of July.
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Mickey and the kids try to get into the children's great-grandmother's birthday party, but they are having issues getting through the door.
Northmor graduate Shelbie Wiseman received the Greg Riggar Dedicated to Sport award from Muskingum University.
The awards were presented at the third annual Student-Athlete Advisory Committee Golden Hook Awards ceremony held on the campus in New Concord. The athletic honor awards are presented to Muskingum’s most outstanding student-athletes, recognizing their competitive successes, good sportsmanship and commitment to academics, as voted by head coaches.
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Ronaldo cast doubt over his future at Real Madrid after the Champions League final, promising an announcement “soon”.
And according to Sky Sports, Juventus have made the first move to sign the Portugal international.
The Serie A champions are said to have tabled an £88m bid for the former Manchester United man, with Real are yet to accept or reject their proposal.
Sky in Italy claim Juve decided on making a move after evaluating whether it made sense from a financial point of view, with Ronaldo having turned 33 in February.
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Two men have been charged after a man was attacked in his own home in Emmer Green .
Cleon Douglin, 33, of Coley Avenue, Coley Park, and Trishtan Douglin, 31, of Prince of Wales Avenue, West Reading , were arrested on Saturday, December 31.
Both men were charged on Sunday, January 1 with one count of wounding with intent and one count of possession of an offensive weapon.
The charges are in connection with an incident in Marshland Square, on Thursday, December 29 in which a man in his 20s was assaulted at a home.
The man was taken to hospital with injuries to his head and legs.
Both arrested men appeared at Reading Magistrates’ Court on Monday, January 2.
They were remanded in custody and are due to appear at Reading Crown Court on Monday, January 30.
Republican Rep. Tom Cole On Bump Stock Restrictions House Republicans said they will consider restrictions on bump stock gun accessories. Steve Inskeep talks with Republican Rep. Tom Cole of Oklahoma about his position.
WESTFIELD - Police are seeking the public's help as they search for a 16-year-old male who was last seen on the morning of April 20.
John Dyer, last seen before he left his foster home, is approximately 5 feet 3 inches tall and 130 pounds. He was last seen wearing ripped jeans, a jean jacket, a gray sweatshirt and a blue shirt.
Those with information are asked to call detective Mejias at 413-562-6400 or the dispatch center at 413- 562-5411.
Lucroy is not in the lineup against San Diego on Wednesday.
Lucroy will retreat to the bench after going 1-for-3 during Tuesday's contest. In his place, Josh Phegley will catch Sean Manaea and bat ninth.
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A rescued sea-turtle, who’s spent the past five months convalescing at Dingle Oceanworld, will return to her native waters today with the assistance of the Irish Navy.
Sally the turtle was found in need by divers off the coast of Kerry last Easter; she was barely able to move and in need of care.
She’s made an excellent recovery and today will bid farewell to her adopted home of Dingle as she heads to Cobh from where the Irish Navy will take her back to the warm waters of Spain.
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CODY, Wyoming – Prosecutors in northwestern Wyoming have dropped animal neglect charges against two brothers after Park County officials learned the full extent of the efforts the men made to recover the horses that they said were spooked out of their hunting camp by a grizzly bear.
David and Bradley Flint, who live near Cheyenne, have also had their horses returned to them. They were charged with abandoning three horses in the Shoshone National Forest in the fall of 2016. A hunter found two of the horses in April 2017. The third was found dead.
U.S. Forest Service law enforcement officer Ron Ostrom alleged the Flints’ search efforts were insufficient.
Prosecutor Ryan Skoric told the Cody Enterprise Friday that as the investigation continued, it became clear the men had made several attempts to recover their horses during the difficult winter.
In the past four seasons, Washington State's Air Raid offense has rung up 51, 45, 31 and 38 points on the Oregon Ducks.
The Ducks won two of the four by outscoring WSU in 2013 and 2014.
That was then. This Oregon team has a new coaching staff and a different defensive approach.
First-year defensive coordinator Jim Leavitt's unit hasn't been perfect, but it has been better.
As The O's Tyson Alger writes, the real tests for the Ducks' new-look defense start with Saturday's 5 p.m. game against the Cougars in Autzen Stadium.
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Alex Slater, managing director of Clyde Group, a public relations firm in Washington, is hit with Nerf darts by his employees.
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Penguins at the California Academy of Sciences were given hearts to build their nests.Every year handlers give out hearts to the African Penguins on Valentine's Day.It's a part of the "species survival plan" to grow the African Penguin population, which is considered endangered.
A jury convicted a man who broke into a Milwaukie-area apartment and sexually assaulted a sleeping 9-year-old girl.
Deputies identified Isidro Flores-Ramos as the man wanted for the attack that occurred at the Clackamas Trails Apartments in February 2017. He was arrested near the Mexico border after two months on the run, according to investigators.
He was arrested under the name Santiago Martinez-Flores, but investigators said he stole that identity and was known to use multiple aliases.
Detectives said he has a long criminal history dating back to 1994. He was last known to have been deported to Mexico in March 2001 after serving two years in the Oregon Department of Corrections.
On Friday, a jury found Flores-Ramos guilty on charges including first-degree sex abuse, attempted rape, burglary and coercion. He will be sentenced on Monday.
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“A haircut ... can change the way you look at yourself and present to the world a reflection of the person inside," Adel Chabbi said.
NAIROBI (Reuters) - Nine young men were shot dead overnight in post election violence in Nairobi's Mathare slum and have been brought to the city morgue, a security official told Reuters on Saturday.
The official, who did not want to be named, said he understood the men had been shot by police in anti-looting operations.
– WWE has released a new fan poll asking fans who they want to see Ronda Rousey face for her first fight in WWE. Currently Charlotte leads the poll at 32 percent. Asuka was second at 28 percent. Other was third at 10 percent. Nia Jax was fourth at seven percent. Alexa Bliss was last at six percent.
– WWE released a behind-the-scenes video taking a look back at the company’s infamous Super Bowl ad from 1999. The commercial was produced in December 1998 and ran during Super Bowl XXXIII. You can check out the special video released by WWE in the player below.
– WWE released a new video featuring Goldust and his Mixed Match Challenge tag team partner, Mandy Rose, out for a date. You can check out the video in the player below.
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Portland Chinatown Museum Inaugural Exhibition
A brand new museum is coming to Portland, dedicated to the city's storied Chinatown. Get a peek of the inaugural exhibit at the soft opening, where work by Seattle photographer Dean Wong will be on display.
BRASILIA, April 17 (Reuters) - Some Brazilian ministers will very probably step down because of the plea bargain testimonies of engineering conglomerate Odebrecht SA, President Michel Temer said on Monday.
"It is very likely that some ministers will feel uncomfortable and believe that they cannot continue," Temer said in a radio interview. (Reporting by Lisandra Paraguassu; Writing by Silvio Cascione; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
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COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — After impressing at the World Cup, Iceland goalkeeper Hannes Halldorsson has been sold by Danish team FC Randers to Azerbaijan champion Qarabag.
Iceland exited the tournament at the group stage but Randers’ sporting director Soeren Pedersen says the performance of the 34-year Icelander “hasn’t gone unnoticed.” Halldorsson’s tournament was highlighted by saving a penalty kick from Lionel Messi in a 1-1 draw with Argentina.
Pedersen said Wednesday that the club got “a concrete bid from Qarabag, which we have accepted.” Details of the deal were not released.
Halldorsson, who played 69 games for the team, said “it is time for me to try something else and embark on a new adventure.”
As our population is ageing fast, I hope that the Government and the Transport Ministry will take steps to equip all our buses with wheelchair ramps that are automatically deployed.
Currently, almost all our buses are equipped with wheelchair ramps that are manually deployed - the bus driver has to leave his seat and extend the wheelchair ramp by hand.
This is very time consuming, especially if we have more elderly commuters using wheelchairs in the future.
Let us not make the bus driver's job more difficult than it already is.
Buses in other countries are already equipped with automatic ramps.
I hope the Government will seriously look into this and other necessary arrangements to make our island and future lifestyle elderly-friendly.
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MILWAUKEE (AP/WCMH) — Prosecutors allege a Milwaukee woman killed her 4-year-old son by setting him on fire in a bathtub in their apartment.
Amelia DiStasio, 23, faces a charge of first-degree intentional homicide. She remains jailed with bail set at $400,000.
According to the complaint, authorities were called about smoke at DiStasio’s south side apartment Thursday morning and found her son Antonio’s burned and lifeless body in the bathtub. His hands had been bound behind his back with several belts, and a plastic garbage bag was over his head. An open bottle of cooking oil was in the bathroom.
According to WTMJ, the night before the fire, the criminal complaint said a neighbor heard the child say, “Please mommy, stop! I won’t do it again!” She heard Distasio yell, “Shut up!”
The mother was not home. A witness says she saw DiStasio climb out of the apartment window and run away.
A police officer later found DiStasio walking. It’s unclear if she has an attorney.
Air Force scientists hope to have a laser that can defeat drones and missiles ready to put on an F-15 by summer 2019
The US Air Force will this summer begin testing a laser that will be mounted on an F-15 warplane, an official said Monday.
The Pentagon last year awarded a $26 million contract to Lockheed Martin for a laser program called SHiELD (Self-protect High Energy Laser Demonstrator.)
The idea is to put a laser system on aircraft with an output of about 50 kilowatts to test their ability to zap drones or cruise missiles.
"We have got tests starting this summer and the flight tests next summer," Jeff Stanley, deputy assistant secretary of the Air Force for science, technology and engineering, told reporters.
"There are still some technical challenges that we have to overcome, mainly size, weight, power."
Military laser beams are invisible to the naked eye.
By focusing a beam on a target, the technology rapidly heats it up inside, causing it to crash or explode.
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Super Eagles goalkeeper Ikechukwu Ezenwa has been ruled out of the ongoing African Nations Championship (CHAN) in Morocco, due to an Injury.
The shot-stopper suffered his injury when he collided with teammate Stephen Eze in Nigeria's Semifinal victory against Sudan.
The Eagles captain could not continue after the collision and had to be substituted for second goalkeeper Dele Ajiboye.
Reports from Morocco have confirmed that Ezenwa will not be fit in time for the CHAN final.
His absence will be felt by the Eagles team, as Ezenwa has put in an impressive performance at the tournament, which has earned him praise from Super Eagles boss Gernot Rohr .
Ezenwa's performance against Angola in the quarterfinal earned him the man of the match award.
He joins pacey forward Sunday Faleye who was also ruled out of the CHAN after an injury in the quarterfinal game.
The CHAN final holds on Sunday, February 4, 2018.
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FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Long snapper L.P. Ladouceur has re-signed with the Dallas Cowboys, the team he initially joined after a workout in 2005.
Ladouceur will be going into his 14th season, the second-longest tenure among current Cowboys. He has played in 205 consecutive games and made 1,875 snaps without a miscue.
The only current Dallas player with the team longer is 11-time Pro Bowl tight end Jason Witten, who was a third-round pick in the 2003 draft.
Last year Witten matched the franchise record by playing his 15th season with the Cowboys. The 35-year-old Witten is already signed for his 16th season in 2018.
Ladouceur went to the Pro Bowl in 2014. Last season marked the completion of a five-year contract extension.
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'Killers' sing karaoke & salsa dance in cushy ward Some of the city’s most savage criminal suspects are gaming the system at Bellevue Hospital’s prison psych ward, dodging Rikers Island to spend their days singing karaoke and salsa dancing...
Man who killed dad admits rampage was like a 'video game' An Upper West Side schizophrenic accused of killing his dad with a pair of scissors admitted to cops he kept “rampaging like it was a video game,” according to newly...
ROANOKE, Va. (AP) — An Oregon-based brewer that’s planning to make Virginia home to its East Coast operations will also open a pub in downtown Roanoke.
Local media report the Deschutes Brewery tasting room is expected to open in downtown Roanoke in August.
The craft brewing company announced last year that it plans to invest $85 million to build a brewery in Roanoke that’s expected to create more than 100 new jobs. The Roanoke Times reports that construction on the brewery is expected to begin in 2019 and beer distribution will start by 2021.
A trade group says Deschutes was among the top 10 craft brewing companies in the country in 2015, based on sales volume.
ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) — The creditors of Croatian retail and food company Agrokor have voted to approve a settlement deal that includes giving two Russian banks a more than 46-percent share in the country's biggest firm.
The vote by some 450 creditor representatives in favor of the deal was held Wednesday in a sports hall in Zagreb. Some 80 percent voted in favor of the deal that avoids bankruptcy for Agrokor, the largest company in the Balkans with 60,000 employees.
The company, which accounts for 15 percent of EU-member Croatia's GDP, collapsed under the weight of 8 billion euros ($9 billion) in debt, including a disputed sum owed to two Russian state-run banks, Sberbank and VTB.
Who will be the next Rangers boss, according to the bookies?
Warburton denies resigning from his post as Rangers manager, despite the club announcing the departure of the 54-year-old and members of his coaching staff on Friday.
Former Gers manager Alex McLeish is favourite to jump into the hot seat, but who else could potentially take over at the Glasgow club?
Scroll through the gallery above to see the leading candidates to be next Rangers manager, based on odds provided by BetStars.
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A man was checked over by paramedics at the scene but was not injured.
A Welsh Ambulance Service spokesman said: “We were called at approximately 11.55am this morning to reports of a road traffic collision involving a lorry on the A548 near Pandy Tudur. We sent a crew in an emergency ambulance and a man was checked over at the scene, but did not require hospital treatment.”
Martin meets with Maureen and ask her to prescribe him something to help him sleep.
Lincoln Police say an Allo Communications trailer was stolen from the Waterford Estates neighborhood near 98th and “O” sometime last week. The trailer was reported as missing on Friday, but the company says it could’ve been stolen anytime between Tuesday and Friday. Nearly $6,000 worth of cable and interduct was stolen. This is the third time this year Allo has had a trailer and equipment stolen.
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Orange to be on top end of Aussie Monopoly
Move over Mayfair, push off Park Lane, Orange is the new blue chip property on the latest all-Australian version of the Monopoly board game. Nearly 1000 people voted for Orange to beat Coffs Harbour, Byron Bay and Lord Howe Island to score a place alongside Sydney Harbour in the new version. Source, Central Western Daily.
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Wearing a camel jacket with a faux sheep trimming‚ ripped jeans and sandals‚ Dube hugged his knees as he crouched in the dock. He covered his face as photographers took pictures while he consulted with his state appointed lawyer during a short break.
The state did not oppose his bail as he was not considered to be a flight risk and had handed himself over with the help of his father who was also present in court.
His lawyer had requested that bail be set at R500 but the court viewed the crime as serious and set it at R1‚500.
He will return to court on September 14. But the state has set bail conditions that include him not interfering with state witnesses‚ not directly or indirectly contacting the complainant‚ going to her home‚ school or sending someone there.
The court heard that Dube was in an exam room when he had an argument with the complainant's sister and allegedly assaulted her. The two were separated by a teacher and the exam proceeded.
Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce, who stole the show at the team’s Super Bowl parade while wearing a Mummers costume, opened up on a very weird thing that happened while the Eagles were celebrating their championship with fans.
According to Kelce, who spoke with the media along with Nick Foles and Fletcher Cox on Tuesday, a fan poured someone’s cremated remains in a teammate’s hands.
“Walking down on the parade that day, I can’t remember who came up to me but somebody came up to me with ashes in their hand. They said somebody literally… they said ‘Kelc, I don’t know what to do, somebody just poured their grandfather’s ashes in my hands.’ I was like ‘I don’t know what to do either.'”
That’s not cool, Eagles fans. Kelce also said he’s been getting a ton of wedding invitations in the offseason.
April 17th and the grand marketing exercise that is Malbec World Day trundles into play for the seventh year running. Even if you are not joining in the many events, tastings and Argentinean-focused activities Malbec World Day is a mighty fine excuse to crack open a bottle of red on a Monday.
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An Audi has been stolen from a property in Llanymynech.
The white Audi A3 was taken from a property overnight between February 7 and 8.
Anyone who has any information should contact PC Green 739 at Welshpool Police Station on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Prado (hamstring) will travel with the Marlins to Washington and is expected to be activated from the 10-day disabled list ahead of Thursday's series opener with the Nationals, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.
Prado has endured multiple setbacks on the health front this season and has been limited to 24 appearances with the big club. The veteran at least seems optimistic that the strained left hamstring that has sidelined him since late May is no longer as a concern, as he told Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald that he's feeling "great" following a six-game rehab assignment. Once he's formally reinstated, Prado should be in store for at least a semi-regular role at third base, which will likely translate to fewer at-bats for the likes of Miguel Rojas and Yadiel Rivera.
Noel Gallagher was seen celebrating his 51st birthday on Tuesday night at London hot spot Chiltern Firehouse.
Spies told Page Six that the Oasis rocker was seen with a group of 20 pals — including “The Crown” star Matt Smith, Lily James of “Downton Abbey” and Benji Madden.
André Balazs’ Chiltern Firehouse remains a top London hot spot for celebrities: Neil Patrick Harris was also at the hotel Tuesday, and guests at the recent royal wedding partied there after the nuptials.
No we aren’t over the loss to Atlanta last Thursday. The refs were awful, the injuries were worse, and the ending was heartbreak.
WTF is an ex Falcon doing officiating a Saints-Falcons game?
Are the Saints a Kamara based economy now?
Should we be worried about the injuries?
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UPDATE 1-S.Korea's May Iranian crude imports fall to 8-month low
SEOUL, June 15 South Korea's Iranian crude oil imports dropped to their lowest in eight months in May, with Tehran struggling to maintain shipment volumes after exhausting stocks stored on tankers.
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The deadline for President Jacob Zuma to submit his fresh representations to the National Prosecuting Authority has been extended to the end of January.
NPA spokesperson Luvuyo Mafaku confirmed to News24 on Monday that Zuma's legal representatives had written to Abrahams requesting an extension until February 19.
"He [Abrahams] refused and gave them [until] January 31. He said any further extensions won't be entertained," Mfaku said.
The NPA had initially given Zuma until November 30 to make his representations after the Supreme Court of Appeal dismissed Zuma and the NPA's application to appeal a High Court ruling that the 2009 decision to drop corruption charges against him was irrational.
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This letter is for those who may have been dissuaded from seeing "An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power," now in at least one area theater, by the terrible "audience score" on Rotten Tomatoes (a score in the 40's).
This is a fake score. Scanning the audience reviews, more than 70 percent of those who actually saw the film give highly favorable reviews. The preponderance of negative audience "reviews" are simply screeds written by Al Gore haters who did not bother to see the film.
I saw the film last week. It is a compelling documentary following a brilliant man who, after being barred from assuming the presidency to which he had been elected in the year 2000, is devoting his life to helping humanity avert a slowly evolving planetary crisis. It is an inspiring reminder of the moral leadership and deal-making ability that once made this country great and respected throughout the world.
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JERSEY CITY, N.J. — A former New Jersey church pastor who fled the country after he was convicted of sexually assaulting a teenage boy has been sentenced to more time behind bars.
Gregorio Martinez received a five-year prison term Monday for bail jumping. He will start serving the term once he completes a four-year sentence he got last July for the sex assault.
Martinez is native of the Dominican Republic and once was a Pentecostal preacher. He was convicted in February 2015 of molesting a 13-year-old boy he knew through a North Bergen church. Martinez fled and remained at large until he was apprehended in Honduras in August 2016.
Authorities had been searching for him since he failed to appear at a pre-sentencing hearing.
Martinez still faces charges stemming from the alleged sexual assaults of three other males.
Pursuit burns up Hwy. 199 from Springtown through Azle
BY CARLA NOAH STUTSMAN
Motorists on Hwy. 199 – from Springtown through Azle and beyond – found themselves in the midst of a police pursuit on the rain-soaked roadway Friday afternoon, Sept. 29.
The pursuit began on Spring Branch Trail in Springtown and wound its way onto Hilltop Drive, then east on East Hwy. 199 before Springtown police called off the pursuit.
Parker County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) deputies picked up the chase, however, as the suspect continued to flee toward Azle. The pursuit ended on Jacksboro Hwy. at Tenderfoot Trail when the pickup driven by the suspect became disabled.
But there’s a lot more to the story.
Proud royal grandma alert!
A never-before-seen framed photograph of Prince Harry and now-wife Meghan Markle, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, rests on a side table inside a room at Buckingham Palace, one of Queen Elizabeth II's homes. The picture and other royal family photos are seen in the background of a press image of the monarch having a meeting with George Brandis, the Australian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom on Wednesday.
In the picture, Harry and Meghan are seen smiling and embracing, with her hand resting upon his chest. He is wearing a navy suit while the duchess sports a pale blue dress. It is unclear when the photo was taken.
The 52-year-old hit the headlines earlier this month after he revealed he had quit The Wright Stuff after 18 years on the Channel 5 show.
And, following the announcement that Nick would no longer present the morning radio show on BBC Radio 1, Matthew claimed he could have had something to do with it.
Taking to Twitter, the presenter joked that he had “started a trend” after announcing he was departing from his TV show.
In a tweet shared with his 47,000 followers, he wrote: “See @grimmers has quit Radio 1 - looks like I’ve started a trend!”
However, some fans were quick to correct the star, as despite quitting the breakfast show, Nick will not be leaving the radio station.
“Vancouver Police can confirm that a female stunt driver has died on the set of Deadpool during a stunt on a motorcycle,” police said in a statement.
Images posted in local newspapers showed police taping off a black Ducati motorcycle sitting on its side next to a smashed officer tower window in downtown Vancouver.
Actress Zazie Beetz, who is best known for her role in the FX television network series Atlanta, was reportedly spotted driving the motorcycle, or one like it, during filming.
Beetz has been cast in the film as Domino, a mercenary with exceptional marksmanship and fighting skills, and mutant powers.
The first Deadpool movie earned US$783 million at the box office.
Production on the sequel, which also stars Ryan Reynolds as the title character and Josh Brolin, began two months ago.
De Vrij to renew with Lazio
By Football Italia staff
Stefan de Vrij is expected to renew his Lazio contract, but it will contain a release clause under €30m.
The defender has been linked with a move to Inter or Manchester United, but it’s thought clubs are still wary about signing him given his previous knee problems.
Now Gianluca Di Marzio’s website is reporting that the Dutch international will sign a new contract with the Biancocelesti, with an improved salary.
There will, however, be a release clause inserted into the contract, and at a lower level than the €30m President Claudio Lotito wanted.
Di Marzio believes the actual amount will be closer to €20m, meaning De Vrij could well leave for a relatively low fee next summer.
BREAKING: Major Blow to Obamacare Mandate: IRS Won’t Reject Tax Returns That Don’t Answer Health Insurance Question. “As of last year, filers were required to indicate whether they had maintained coverage or paid the penalty by filling out line 61 on their form 1040s. Alternatively, they could claim exemption from the mandate by filing a form 8965. For most filers, filling out line 61 was mandatory. The IRS would not accept 1040s unless the coverage box was checked, or the shared responsibility payment noted, or the exemption form included. Otherwise they would be labeled ‘silent returns’ and rejected. This year, however, filling out that line is optional.”
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Carlisle Companies Inc:
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Lemon Blueberry Thumbprints
(Yields 4 servings)
INGREDIENTS:
1 pound unsalted butter, softened
11/4 cup sugar
4 egg yolks
1 teaspoon lemon rind, grated
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
4 cups flour
1 jar (12 ounces) blueberry preserves
DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Cream butter, sugar, egg yolks, lemon rind, vanilla extract, and lemon extract, mixing until light and fluffy. Slowly add in the flour and mix well. Form the dough into balls and press thumbprint in the center of each either using your thumb or the back of a wooden spoon. Fill the thumbprint with blueberry preserves. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until golden.
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Prior to his upcoming UFC Fight Night 105 main event against Travis Browne, watch Derrick Lewis’ knockout of Gabriel Gonzaga.
Back in April at UFC Fight Night 86, “The Black Beast” was coming off back-to-back wins when he stepped in on short notice and knocked out Gonzaga in the first round.
Check out the full fight above.
And catch Lewis (17-4 MMA, 8-2 UFC) back in action Sunday night, when he faces Browne (18-5-1 MMA, 9-5-1 UFC) in the FS1-televised UFC Fight Night 105 FS1 at Scotiabank Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
For more on UFC Fight Night 105, check out the UFC Rumors section of the site.
If you're willing to weather a little frustration, it's a solid month for Sony's online service.
We're about to hit the middle month of the year, and the European PlayStation Blog has just laid out the details for the next wave of PS Plus 'freebies'.
You know what? This is a nice little collection.
The PlayStation 4 gets two excellent titles, although both fall a bit on the harder end of the spectrum. XCom 2 will test your strategic thinking, while Trials Fusion will see how many time's you're willing to retry landing a motorcycle.
The PS3 and Vita offerings are less exciting, but hey - they're still there for the time being. You can see them in the full list below:
XCOM 2 (PS4)
Trials Fusion (PS4)
Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Future Soldier (PS3)
Zombie Driver HD Complete Edition (PS3)
Squares (PS Vita)
Atomic Ninjas (PS Vita)
The Israel Defense Forces and the Shin Bet Israel Security Agency have arrested Sheikh Bassem Al-Sa'adi, a leader of Islamic Jihad in Judea and Samaria.
Al Sa'adi was arrested as part of the security establishment's preparations for the Passover holiday, which is expected to be tense against a new wave of terror which the Arabs are blaming on the United States declaration of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
It may only be October, but Gwen Stefani is already prepping fans for the Christmas season! On Friday she released her new holiday album, You Make It Feel Like Christmas. The festive record is filled with old classics and new romantic odes, packed with plenty of Blake Shelton references.
MIAMI (WSVN) - A thief riding a tricycle was caught on surveillance video getting away with stolen laundry detergent from as South Florida apartment complex.
The subject could be seen riding his tri-cycle into the parking lot of the complex located near Southwest Ninth Street and 24th Avenue in Miami, Feb. 8.
Officials said the man then went into the laundry room and took off with two large bottles of detergent.
Detective are investigating this incident.
If you have any information, call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a $1,000 reward.
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If you're heading out of Leeds to go home tonight you may end up hitting severe delays on the M1 motorway.
'Very slow traffic' has hit the M1 southbound between Junction 41 A650 (Carrgate) and Junction 40 A638 (Ossett/Wakefield).
The tailbacks could affect drivers leaving Leeds and heading south on the motorway towards Wakefield, Barnsley, Sheffield or beyond.
The news comes as buses are also delayed in Leeds due to a vehicle causing an obstruction.
Keep following for the latest traffic updates.
The NCAA on Tuesday reversed its boycott of North Carolina after lawmakers repealed that state's controversial bathroom law last week. But while the move was made "reluctantly" - and comes with several caveats - supporters of a similar measure in Texas said the about face bolstered their cause.
Start the conversation, or Read more at Dallas Morning News.
There have been scores of books about India that focus on its poverty, some sensitive and soulful, others frankly execrable. In contrast, very few offer a portrait of Indians with wealth. This expository lopsidedness is particularly grating in the present time, when India’s economy has galloped to seventh place in the global rankings, breathing down the creaky necks of France and Britain (precariously perched at sixth and fifth, respectively).
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ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) _ The man who opened fire on Congress members as they practiced for a charity baseball game apparently was living out of a cargo van and kept mostly to himself.
Officials say James T. Hodgkinson wounded House Rep. Steve Scalise and others Wednesday morning. Capitol police guarding the House majority whip then fatally shot Hodgkinson.
Authorities believe the 66-year-old had lived in his van near the scene of the shooting in Alexandria, Virginia, since March. He left his southern Illinois home earlier this year.
Members of a YMCA near the shooting site say Hodgkinson spent time there. But former Alexandria Mayor Bill Euille said Hodgkinson rarely joined in political discussions at the gym.
The man expressed grievances online about President Donald Trump and Republicans, but authorities said they're still working to determine a motive.
NEW YORK (AP) -- YouTube stars KSI and Logan Paul are taking their acts into the boxing ring. They've agreed to a two-fight deal, with the first bout in the Manchester, England, on August 25th and a rematch in the United States.
KSI, whose real name is Olajide William Olatunji, was training with boxers Floyd Mayweather Sr. and Badou Jack in Los Angeles.
The 24-year-old English comedian and actor beat YouTuber Joe Weller in the ring in London last month.
YouTube removed Paul's channels earlier this year after he posted images of what appeared to be a suicide victim online. Paul later apologized. YouTube also temporarily suspended advertising on the 22-year-old's channels in February due to an odd "pattern of behavior."
Paul grew up in Westlake and attended school at Ohio University before he attained his social media fame.
Ukrainians staged a torchlight march through the streets of Kyiv to mark the 108th anniversary of the birth of the late nationalist leader, Stepan Bandera. (RFE/RL's Ukrainian Service)
JOHANNESBURG South African President Jacob Zuma said he was not stressed by calls for him to resign and urged his supporters to ignore the criticism directed against him, hours after more than 30,000 people marched in the capital demanding he quit.
Zuma has faced protests following a much-criticised cabinet reshuffle last month but the president appeared jovial at his 75th birthday celebrations, dancing and cracking jokes.
"The opposition are doing their job, don't be worried," he told his supporters in the Zulu language. "Do not be worried by the opposition marches."
(Reporting by Lynette Ndabambi; Writing by James Macharia)
Baku. 3 May. REPORT.AZ/ Financial Market Supervision Authority (FIMSA) has disclosed 2016 financial statement.
Report informs citing the FIMSA, assets made 8.987 mln AZN as of January 1, 2017.
62.7% or 5.635 mln AZN are long-term assets, 37.3% or 3.352 mln AZN - short-term assets.
At the end of 2016, total capital of FIMSA made 8.352 mln AZN, total liabilities - 635 thousand AZN. All liabilities are short-term.
In 2016, main operating income of FIMSA made 2,222 mln AZN, fixed payments - 1,465 mln. AZN, fees – 755 thousand AZN, other income – 2 AZN, main operating expenses - 4,536 mln. AZN. As a result, the net operating loss made 2,314 mln AZN.
FIMSA directed 14,000 AZN to financial costs and ended last year with net loss of 2,328 mln. AZN.
Notably, FIMSA which is a public legal entity was established by order of President dated February 3, 2016.
The authority's registered capital is 5 mln AZN.
BEIRUT (AP) - Syrian opposition activists say an airstrike has killed at least eight people in an eastern town that borders Iraq.
The activists say the airstrike late Monday in Boukamal was most likely carried out by the U.S.-led coalition that has been targeting the Islamic State group in Syria and Iraq.
Airstrikes by the U.S.-led coalition have killed dozens of civilians over the past several weeks as the battle against the extremists intensifies.
The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said Tuesday that the airstrike killed 13 civilians, including women and children, as well as three IS fighters.
Opposition activist Omar Abu Laila, who is from the province where the strike took place and currently lives in Europe, said eight people were killed, including an Iraqi family of four.
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There’s something wrong with the sunshine. A nine-year survey of the sun’s gamma rays has turned up two surprises: an unexpected dip in low-energy gamma rays, and far more high-energy gamma rays than theory predicts. And we’re not sure what’s going on.
“The sun is much weirder than we thought,” says John Beacom at Ohio State University in Columbus. He and his colleagues examined data from the Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope taken from 2008 to 2017.
Gamma rays are constantly being produced in the sun as high-energy protons …
In the first part of this diff command tutorial series, we discussed the basics of the command, including how it works and how the output it produces can be comprehended. While there's definitely a bit of learning curve involved with this command line utility, it's worth learning especially if your daily work involves performing file-related tasks on a CLI-only Linux machines.
Start the conversation, or Read more at HowtoForge.
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — A former Cheyenne high school teacher has pleaded guilty to soliciting prostitution and has been sentenced to probation.
48-year-old James Zlomke entered the plea on Dec. 19 in Laramie County Circuit Court.
Charging documents say Zlomke, a former science teacher at East High School, solicited an undercover federal agent posing as a 19-year-old woman in an online ad.
The arrest came as part of a police department sex trafficking sting during Cheyenne Frontier Days in July.
Isadora Williams is heading back to the Olympics to represent Brazil in figure skating. John Chandler reports. (Published 5 hours ago)
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CW Announces Fall Premiere Week The CW Network announced its Fall 2017 premiere dates today, as the network’s entire primetime line-up will debut during the week of Monday, October 9.
The CW’s ‘Dynasty’ | First LookFallon Carrington (Elizabeth Gillies) is charismatic, cunning, and poised to become the new COO of her father’s global energy empire – or so she thinks.
A satellite image of the intersection where a fatal crash took place on Aug. 13 (Google Maps).
Henderson police are investigating an early Sunday morning crash that killed a motorcyclist, according to a release.
Henderson fire and police officials responded to reports of a crash at the intersection of Paseo Verde Parkway and Carnegie Street, near St. Rose Parkway at 12:18 a.m. Aug. 13.
Preliminary details indicate a Honda CR-V failed to yield the right of way for the motorcyclist. The driver of the Honda said they did not see the incoming motorcyclist on the roadway, according to police.
The 19-year-old rider of the motorcycle was transported to Sunrise hospital where he was pronounced dead, said police.
Police said alcohol nor speed are not considered factors in the crash.
Authorities continue to investigate the crash.
The Clark County Coroner will release the identity of the decedent after notifying his family.
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LONDON, STOKE CITY 0 WEST HAM UNITED 0
Stoke City and West Ham United both edged towards Premier League survival after Saturday's action-packed 0-0 draw kept them well clear of the relegation struggle below them.
Goalkeepers at both ends shone as Stoke's Jack Butland kept out two efforts by West Ham's Ghana forward Andrew Ayew, notably a spectacular overhead kick in the 36th minute, while he also thwarted Manuel Lanzini.
West Ham's Spanish shot-stopper Adrian denied Marko Arnautovic, Saido Berahino and Xherdan Shaqiri, the latter also missing Stoke's best chance of the match when he dragged his shot wide from close range.
Stoke piled on the pressure in the closing stages as they started whipping inviting crosses into West Ham's penalty area but the visitors held firm to stretch their unbeaten run to four games, albeit three of them draws.
(Writing by Zoran Milosavljevic; Editing by Neville Dalton)
The Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region’s mobile spay and neuter clinic loses power in the middle of an operation.
Raptors forward Serge Ibaka accidentally kneed his former Thunder teammate Steven Adams in the groin during Sunday’s game in Toronto.
Haven’t had a Steven Adams groin shot in a while. Adams to the locker room after the contact from Serge. Was joking with Ibaka after the hit: pic.twitter.com/Q8LXSysrD8 — Erik Horne (@ErikHorneOK) March 18, 2018
After the game—a 132-125 Thunder win—Adams joked that Ibaka “is not the most coordinated guy.”
Steven Adams on his former teammate, Serge Ibaka, accidentally kneeing him in the groin: “Unfortunately, Serge is not the most coordinated guy. So he ended up, yeah, old mate. What a d***” pic.twitter.com/oS5DIF2XZj — Fred Katz (@FredKatz) March 18, 2018
“You have to try to be legal, verticality, so you have to face them. Unfortunately, Serge is not the most coordinated guy. So he ended up, yeah, old mate. What a dick.”
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AT-KABUL: Taliban fighters loyal to Mullah Haibatullah and the Taliban splinter group leading by Mullah Rasoul carried out suicide attack against each other, killing seven from both sides in southern Helmand province, officials said Wednesday.
“A car bomber belonged to Taliban leading by Mullah Haibatullah targeted Mullah Rasoul splinter Taliban group’s seminar in Grishk district of Helmand today early morning,” said Spokesman for Helmand Governor Omar Zwak.
He said that as result of Car bomber attack three fighter of Mullah Rasoul killed and five others wounded.
Shortly after the incident in retaliation a suicide bomber loyal to Taliban splinter group leading by Mullah Rasoul targeted Taliban groups belonged to Mullah Haibatullah, which as result four fighters were killed and three others wounded.
Helmand is one of the most volatile provinces in southern Afghanistan where the Taliban insurgents groups are actively operating and carry out subversive actives in its different district.
Former US President George HW Bush is 'responding and recovering' to treatment at a Houston hospital for an infection that had spread to his blood. Bush has been in hospital since Sunday, a day after attending the funeral of his wife, Barbara, who died last week at age 92. Family spokesman Jim McGrath said he could 'happily' echo his report from Monday that the 93-year-old was 'responding to treatments and appears to be recovering'.
Scaffolding covering a high-rise construction site in the heart of Sydney has caught fire, with dramatic footage showing flames and smoke shooting up the building.
The fire started at the Macquarie Street building, near Hyde Park, about 7.50am Thursday, with fire crews racing to the scene and closing the street.
Footage from Network Nine shows flames quickly rising up the 11-storey building, sending a plume of black smoke into the sky.
"About 20 people have been safely evacuated," a Fire & Rescue spokesman told AAP.
Thirteen fire crew and 70 firefighters are on the scene.
"The fire has been confined to the external scaffold, it hasn't penetrated the internal structure," he said.
"The fire is under control but not completely extinguished."
NSW Police said there have been no reported injuries. Diversions are in place.
As the date for legal cannabis looms over the horizon, many food companies are gearing up to make their presence known when a case of the munchies takes hold (and we suspect there will be many tokers — er, takers).
One such company, the makers of the beloved Oh Henry, is one of the first out of the gate with a limited-edition candy bar made for the occasion. The Oh Henry 4/25 is being introduced at a special pop-up shop in Kensington Market, starting today to coincide with the 4/25 movement (you know, when intense hunger cravings occur five minutes after consumption, or 4/20 in the lingo). There’s a twist to this bar — no chocolate, just more protein-rich peanuts and ooey-gooey caramel. The Oh Henry 4/25 pop-up is open for 11 days starting today at 55 Kensington Ave., with specific hours, and closes May 5.
For additional details, including pop-up hours, check out facebook.com/OhHenryCanada.
Bratislava, 4 July 2018 (MIA) - President Gjorge Ivanov pays Wednesday a working visit to Slovakia to take part at event “Saints Cyril and Methodius Days” in Terchová.
Ivanov will address the traditional event “Saints Cyril and Methodius Days” and will attend the liturgy in SS. Cyril and Methodius cathedral, which is the largest temple in Slovakia dedicated to Slavic missionaries, Ivanov's office said in a press release.
This year’s “Saints Cyril and Methodius Days” featuring cultural, historical and spiritual events, is dedicated to the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the Eparchy of Zilina, whose protectors are Saints Cyril and Methodius.
Saints Cyril and Methodius Day is celebrated on July 5 as a public holiday in Slovakia. sk/11:42
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Trump-branded products may continue to see lower sales as growing consumer boycotts prompt U.S. retailers to back away from the items. The Wall Street Journal reports sales of Ivanka Trump’s fashion line tumbled at Nordstrom, according to internal documents. Now Nordstrom has dropped the products. Ethics experts worry that plunging U.S. retail sales may feed Trump’s need to expand overseas, creating new conflicts of interest.
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - Medivir Ab:
* MEDIVIR HAS COMPLETED A DIRECTED SHARE ISSUE OF APPROXIMATELY 155 MSEK
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LITTLE ROCK — An Arkansas panel has recommended a 3 percent raise for the state's top elected officials and judges.
The Independent Citizens Commission on Tuesday proposed the raise for the state's constitutional officers, legislators, prosecutors and judges. The panel will receive public comments over the next two weeks before taking a final vote on the raise proposal.
The commission was created through a 2014 constitutional amendment changing how officials' salaries are set. The salaries had previously been set in the constitution, which allowed the Legislature to make cost-of-living adjustments.
The panel granted substantial pay raises to officials in 2015.
You can celebrate the first day of spring with free ice cream!
Dairy Queen is giving out small vanilla cones Tuesday.
The promotion applies only to participating non-mall Dairy Queens and DQ Grill & Chill locations all over the country. The offer is valid all day.
I am #FreeConeDay. Coming to your DQ this Tuesday, March 20th. Come catch some summer sun on the first day of spring with one free small vanilla cone. pic.twitter.com/CfHk07mIRK — Dairy Queen (@DairyQueen) March 18, 2018
The fast-food restaurant is also collecting donations for the Children’s Miracle Network hospitals.
The offer is valid for one free vanilla soft serve cone.
Click here for locations.
MOSCOW: A Russian Mi-28 military helicopter in Syria has had to make an emergency landing due to a technical fault, Russia's Defence Ministry said on Friday, the RIA news agency reported.
No crew members were hurt in the incident, RIA cited the ministry as saying.
(Reporting by Maria Kiselyova; Writing by Maria Tsvetkova; Editing by Andrew Osborn)
Since 1908, the Great Neck Record has served the communities of Great Neck, Great Neck Estates, Great Neck Plaza, Kensington, Kings Point, Lake Success, Russell Gardens, Saddle Rock, Thomaston and the unincorporated areas as a source for local news and community events.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kyle Lowry scored 20 of his season-high 41 points in the fourth quarter, and the Toronto Raptors held on to stop a two-game skid with a 123-114 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night.
Lowry also had nine rebounds and seven assists, while DeMar DeRozan scored 31 points in another big game in his hometown as the Atlantic Division-leading Raptors got back in winning form on the fifth stop of their six-game road trip.
Nick Young hit seven 3-pointers and scored 26 points for the Lakers, who emerged from a miserable December with their 15th loss in 17 games despite a stirring fourth-quarter rally.
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David Butler, prosecuting attorney in the 13th judicial district, died Sunday, according to Bob McMahan, Arkansas' prosecutor coordinator.
Butler, 62, of Magnolia was elected prosecutor in 2014. His district includes Calhoun, Cleveland, Columbia, Dallas, Ouachita and Union counties.
Gov. Asa Hutchinson will appoint a new prosecutor to serve the remainder of Butler's term, which ends Dec. 31, 2018, McMahan said. Whoever is appointed is ineligible to later run for prosecutor, he said.
In addition to serving as prosecutor, Butler was president of the Southern Arkansas University Alumni Association. He graduated from the school in 1978.
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Indigenous children make up over 25 per cent of the children in the Canadian Foster Care system. Non-Indigenous foster parents are working to make sure they don’t lose their history in the process.
In this Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, handout photo released by Emirates News Agency, WAM, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, visits Juma Al Kaabi, the UAE Ambassador to Afghanistan, who was injured in the Kandahar terrorist attack at Al Mafraq hospital in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Crown Prince Court via AP)
(Reuters) - Shares of Walt Disney Co fell a bit further on Tuesday after ABC canceled “Roseanne” over star Roseanne Barr’s racist tweet.
FILE PHOTO: Sunlight breaks through clouds near Disney World in Kissimmee, Florida, U.S. September 8, 2017. REUTERS/Gregg Newton
At the time of the announcement, U.S. stocks were broadly lower on concerns about political instability in Italy, and the benchmark S&P 500 was down 1.2 percent. Even before the ABC statement, Disney shares were down more than the rest of the market on a disappointing debut weekend for the film “Solo,” falling $2.32 to $99.87 a share, a loss of 2.27 percent.
In the moments following the ABC statement, the stock ticked down further to $99.50, a loss on the day of 2.63 percent. It closed the day down 2.46 percent at $99.69.
According to Calciomercato.com's sources , a meeting between Juventus and Cagliari has just ended, with several players being the topic.
In fact, the two sides met in a well-known hotel in Milan to discuss the upcoming transfer market. Juventus' sporting director Fabio Paratici mainly discussed the North Korean Han with Cagliari's sporting director Marcello Carli, while the latter was eager to discuss 22-year-old striker Alberto Cerri.
Cerri has had an excellent season with Perugia and Parma as well as Frankfurt are also interested in his services. As for Han, the 19-year-old wonderkid is also being chased by Liverpool and Tottenham, after a splendid season in Serie A, but mainly in Serie B where he spent the first half of the season on loan at Perugia.
The Sardinians also inquired about Juventu's goalkeeper, Emil Audero, who could be the man to replace Cragno in goal ahead of next season.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Sophiris Bio Inc:
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STORRS, Conn. (AP) — Prosecutors have dropped a breach of peace charge filed against conservative commentator Lucian Wintrich after a confrontation with protesters last month during an appearance at the University of Connecticut.
Wintrich, the White House correspondent for the right-wing website Gateway Pundit, was charged after grabbing a woman who took his notes from the lectern as he prepared to give a speech titled "It's OK To Be White."
That woman, 35-year-old Catherine Gregory, of Willimantic, turned herself in Sunday to face charges of attempted larceny and disorderly conduct.
Gregory, who is free on a $1,000 bond, is due in court on Wednesday.
Wintrich, who had argued that he had every right to retrieve his property, tweeted on Monday that justice was finally being served.
Jody Wynn takes over as Washington's next women's basketball coach.
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Markkanen (personal) will remain out Saturday but is expected to play Monday against the Kings, Bulls radio voice Chuck Swirsky reports.
Markkanen will miss a second straight game Saturday following the birth of his first child, but the plan is for the rookie to meet the Bulls in Sacramento for Monday's game. Expect Markkanen to return to the starting five, likely replacing Paul Zipser, who will get the nod in his place Saturday.
Dhaka Tribune’s Baizid Haque Joarder talks to Hema Budaraju, Product Lead, Health and Ritesh Mehta, Head of Programs, South Asia as they share their excitement about introducing a blood donation feature on Facebook in Bangladesh, making it only the second country in the world to have the feature
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How does the feature work?
Why blood donation in particular?
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London lawyer Sandra Davis on celebrity break-ups, the need for pre-nups and divorce tourism
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– Elias reportedly filmed content for an upcoming WWE Network project over the weekend, per PWInsider.
– The site also notes that Roman Reigns vs. Samoa Joe and Braun Strowman vs. Elias are being avdertised locally for the May 7th Raws in Long Island, New York at the Nassau Coliseum.
– Here is video from Jim Cornette’s MLW.com podcast, in which Cornette talks about the accusations of abuse and more against Fabulous Moolah as well as WWE deciding to change the name of the Wrestlemania Women’s Battle Royal:
TNM set for K19.8m Toyota Hilux draw
Launched on November 9, Kwatentha, promotion aims to reward both new and existing customers for switching to TNM and staying on Malawi’s own mobile and ICT network. To qualify for fortnight and monthly draws customers need to top up with a minimum of K200 or more and stay active on the …
Critical care paramedic Neil Noble demonstrates the correct way to treat a snake bite.
A MAN has been flown to hospital after he was bitten by a snake at a popular tourist beach on the Great Ocean Road this afternoon.
Emergency services were called to Loch Ard Gorge beach in Port Campbell, about three minutes’ drive from the Twelve Apostles, just after 3pm.
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Ambulance Victoria spokesman John Mullen said paramedics treated a man aged in his 60s who had been bitten by a snake above the ankle.
“He’s in a stable condition and all observations are good,” he said.
“There’s no sign of the snake, it did a runner.”
The Loch Ard Gorge is a part of Port Campbell National Park and includes walking trails, offshore limestone stacks and towering cliffs.
The CEO of Turkey's first domestic automobile, an initiative launched in Nov. 2017 to manufacture a "Made in Turkey" car, will be announced today, Science, Industry and Technology Minister Faruk Özlü said late Tuesday.
Minister Özlü, who said the CEO has already been determined, informed the media that President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan will announce the CEO of the company during the interview with a television channel.
In early November of last year, the Turkish public witnessed the launch of a groundbreaking initiative to manufacture Turkey's first domestic automobile.
This goal has brought together the country's largest manufacturers and companies in a consortium that includes Kıraça, Anadolu Group, Turkcell, Zorlu and BMC.
The initiative came after repeated calls from President Erdoğan for a car project to be developed jointly by the TOBB and the Ministry of Science, Industry and Technology.
Putin critic Navalny has no chance of running for president - election chief
MOSCOW Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has no chance of taking part in next year's presidential election because of a previous conviction for embezzlement, the head of Russia's election commission told TV Rain late on Wednesday.
Ride-hailing service Lyft will launch its service in Toronto on Tuesday, marking its first expansion outside the United States.
The addition of Lyft brings increased competition to Uber in Canada’s largest city.
The company announced plans to expand to Toronto last month, but had not set a date for its start.
Lyft will operate between Hamilton and Oshawa, Ont., and as far north as Newmarket, Ont.
Uber arrived in Canada several years ago and has fought an uphill regulatory battle ever since.
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Dozens of volunteers lined the hallways of Kelly Elementary School, as the kids started their first day of school. The group was made up of mostly men, who hoped to be positive role models for the students there.
According to the principal of the school, 9 out of 10 of her students are raised by a female family member and may not have a male role model. Principal Alaina Criner says a father figure, or male role model, is crucial to a child's education, and that's why she brought in the volunteers.
"Just so they have someone to look up to," says Criner. "Someone that maybe looks like them, or someone else in their life as a role model."
After tying 1-1 after regular time, England beat Colombia 4-3 on penalty kicks. Farewell Colombia and good-o on England, though I hate seeing matches decided by penalty kicks.
Here’s the schedule for the quarter finals. Not many people who entered our World Cup contest are still eligible to win:
45-year-old man reported missing from West Rogers Park
A 45-year-old man was reported missing Monday from the West Rogers Park neighborhood on the Northwest Side.
Waleed Darweesh was last seen about 7 a.m. Friday and was reported missing from the 6100 block of North Mozart Street, Chicago Police said.
Darweesh is prone to having seizures, police said. He was described as a 5-foot-6, 160-pound man with hazel eyes, brown hair and a medium complexion.
Anyone with information was asked to call Area North detectives at (312) 744-8266.
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Comodo Vice President and Cybersecurity Expert Phillip Hallam-Baker tells John what the possibilities are that the U.S. interfered with North Korean missile test over the weekend. Saturday was North Korean founder Kim Il-sung’s birthday, but it didn’t quite go as planned. Phillip explains how this possible use of force can differ from being an act of war, and how an interference could have been carried out.
Food poisoning: Copper can get into food if used in making pans and cups
Food poisoning has been high on the agenda of late.
In the last fortnight there have been fears over contaminated Dutch eggs, while last week a number of athletes in London for the World Championships fell ill with gastroenteritis.
There are now concern over toxic levels of copper entering foods.
Ingesting large amounts of the metal can lead to vomiting and diarrhoea.
Fight fans were first teased with news of a potential showdown between Joshua, the great British hope, and Klitschko, the heavyweight kingmaker, in October last year. The Ukrainian had been set to fight Tyson Fury for a second time, a rematch of their November 2015 showdown in which Fury emerged a shock winner to scoop the WBA Super, WBO and IBF titles.
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Bradford is welcoming the new year with a bang.
On Dec. 31, the sixth annual Family First Night will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Bradford West Gwillimbury (BWG) Leisure Centre.
“We began the tradition of Family First Night when the BWG Leisure Centre opened in 2012, and it has become one of the highlights of our year,” said Terry Foran, director of community services. “We continue to strive to provide events and activities for people of all ages all year round, to meet the needs of our growing community.”
The event will feature indoor and outdoor activities including music, hot chocolate, swimming, skating, obstacle courses, photo booth, crafts and more. Fireworks will end the evening at 9 p.m.
Calling hours, funeral set for western NY's Rep. Slaughter
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — Calling hours and funeral services are set for longtime Rep. Louise Slaughter, who died last week after taking a fall at her Washington, D.C., home.
The Democratic congresswoman from the Rochester area was 88 when she died early last Friday at a Washington hospital where she was being treated after falling the week before.
Slaughter's Washington office announced Monday that calling hours will be held from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday and from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at Miller Funeral and Cremation Services in Rochester.
Her funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Kodak Hall at the Eastman Theatre in Rochester. The service will be open to the public.
Slaughter was elected to congress in 1986. The Kentucky native was the first woman to chair the House Rules Committee.
Caroline Wozniacki eased into the third round of the French Open with a 6-1 6-0 demolition of Georgina Garcia Perez on Wednesday.
The second seed needed just 51 minutes to see of qualifier Garcia Perez, who struggled to cope in her maiden appearance on Court Philippe Chatrier.
Wozniacki took control early on and did not relent as she put her 26-year-old opponent, who was spirited but well short of the world number two's quality, to the sword.
The Dane raced into a 5-0 lead before Garcia Lopez spared herself the ignominy of a bagel by finally getting a game on the board.
She could not do the same in the second set, however, as Wozniacki - who made only eight unforced errors to Garcia Lopez's 29 - wrapped up a comfortable victory in emphatic fashion.
The result sets up a third-round clash with Alize Cornet or Pauline Parmentier.
FLINT, MI -- The northbound and southbound I-475 ramps to eastbound I-69 are closed due to a crash Saturday afternoon, the Michigan Department of Transportation reports.
The crash was reported around 3:35 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3. It is one of a dozen reported across Genesee County within the past hour, according to Genesee County 911.
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MALAYSIAN stocks closed higher on Wednesday, with the FTSE Bursa Malaysia Kuala Lumpur Composite Index up 8.08 points to 1,688.45.Volume was 2.03 billion lots worth RM1.6 billion.Gainers outnumbered losers by 497 to 322.
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If you're wondering what Edmonton Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli has been up in full buyer mode to with the NHL trade deadline three weeks away, he's been looking at third-line centres. Chiarelli was looking at Lightning unrestricted free-agent Brian Boyle , who's averaging almost 14 minutes a game, is winning more than 50 per cent of his draws and has 12 goals.
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Robert Elliott Thompson, 81, of Trumbull, retired from WT Hight Company in Massachusetts, husband of Arleen Thompson, died Aug. 13, at Bridgeport Hospital.
Born on Dec. 29, 1935, in Brooklyn, N.Y. to the late Mary Ellen and William Thompson.
Besides his wife, survivors include his son, Scott Elliott Thompson and wife, Joanne Thompson, and two granddaughters, Jayme and Nicole, brother, Norman and wife, Bernice of New York, sister-in-law, Lorraine and husband, Charles Griebell, and many nieces and nephews.
Also predeceased by brothers, James and William and sister, Maureena.
Calling hours: Wednesday, Aug. 16, 3-7 p.m., Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, 419 White Plains Road, Trumbull.
Memorial contributions: Treasured Time, P.O. Box 152, Seymour, CT 06483 or visit treasuredtime.org.
Ellington had three carries for six yards and caught one of two targets for an additional 16 yards in Sunday's 26-16 loss to the 49ers.
With Alfred Blue (concussion) inactive, Ellington moved up to second on the depth chart, but a banged up offensive line with guys playing out of position were unable to create running room for either Ellington or starter Lamar Miller. With Houston running backs averaging less than three yards per carry (20 carries, 59 yards), the game plan shifted to the pass. Ellington's status for Week 15 against the Jaguars depends on Blue's recovery.
Thousands of people on Tuesday, April 24, demanded recognition of the 1915-1917 Armenian genocide with two marches through Los Angeles. The march commemorated the 103rd anniversary of the genocide, which Turkey does not acknowledge. Many of those who marched were waving flags, including in Little Armenia, according to a news report. A second march was held to the Turkish consulate. More than 200,000 people of Armenian descent live in Los Angeles County. Turkish officials claim the 1.5 million deaths were part of the chaos of World War I. US presidents have yet to acknowledge the deaths as genocide. Credit: Cameron Feldhaus via Storyful
Government is set to redevelop Janan Luwum church, Kitdgum into a pilgrim site, with a prayer arena.This revelation was made by the minister of ethics and integrity Fr. Simon Lokodo saying the works of the late Arch Bishop need to be reserved.
The robbers have struck several times in Essex County. Wale Aliyu reports.
Police were investigating reports of a gas station robbery and shooting in Essex County Wednesday morning, less than a week after armed thieves targeted five gas stations in the county in one day.
There were reports of a robbery at a gas station in Irvington on Tuesday night or Wednesday morning, but details about the possible robbery were still unclear.
On Monday, four masked men robbed five gas stations in the county — three in Newark and one in Belleville and Orange, respectively, according to authorities.
Gas attendant Parmjit Singh was one of the victims. He said two of the men cornered him, guns in their hands, and stole more than $200.
“I — hands up,” Singh said. “Everybody is scared of gun.”
Police were searching for a gray Lexus with damage to the rear bumper and a Florida license plate.
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Oconee school trustees at their regular meeting next week may vote to move up the start of classes next year—to avoid a total eclipse of the sun. The approved calendar for 2017-18 has classes starting Monday, August 21—the first day that districts are permitted to start school for a new year. But August 21 is also the date for the next total eclipse of the sun—when the moon passes between the earth and the sun totally or partly eclipsing the view of the sun from earth. To have the first day of school on the day of the eclipse, according to Michael Thorsland, would create chaos. So the district superintendent is asking the county trustees to consider changing first day of school to Thursday, August 17—provided the state legislature this month decides to grant the districts leeway.
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Mayor Nir Barkat of Jerusalem told an international rabbinical conference on Monday, "You're all shareholders in Jerusalem. Your role around the world is critical." He cited their "ability to connect to the leadership, heads of state, leaders of opinion in the wider world, to convey the message of Zion to the world."
Barkat wished success to President-elect Donald Trump and expressed hope and belief that Trump would follow through on his pledge to move the United States embassy to Jerusalem from Tel Aviv.
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2 Jan, Solukhumbu: The number of tourists visiting the Mt Everest region shot up by a whopping 33.66 per cent in 2016 as compared to 2015.
A total of 27,465 tourists visited the Everest region in 2015 whereas the tourist number was recorded at 36,694 in 2016, Tourist Police Office, Lukla’s Assistant Sub Inspector of Police (ASI), Sarayug Mahato said. This number is 9,229 more than in the previous year.
The tourist arrival in the Everest region had fallen drastically due to the massive earthquake of April, 25, 2015 and the blockade, but it increased in 2016 as the situation was more favourable, Namche tourist entrepreneur, Lama Kaji Sherpa shared. RSS
A Nottinghamshire RSPCA worker is going the extra mile to help change the lives of animals in the charity’s care.
Rachel McCombie, 23, is taking on the Three Peaks Challenge, together with four of her friends – Bethaney Smith, Georgia Smith, Louise Anyan and Chelsea Ainsley.
The intrepid quartet will kick off the challenge on June 2 on Snowdon in Wales, before moving on to Scafell Pike in England, before finishing with Ben Nevis – a total distance of 660 miles in just 24 hours.
The aim of the challenge is to reach a target of £500 which will go specifically towards the purchase of new toys and equipment for the animals while they are in the RSPCA’s care, and towards the cost of veterinary treatment.
Rachel said: “The Three Peak Challenge is something that I have always wanted to do and the thought of being able to raise money to benefit animals at the same time makes it all the more worthwhile.”
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WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House says President Donald Trump has called Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (REH'-jehp TY'-ihp UR'-doh-wahn) to congratulate him on his country's referendum expanding presidential powers.
The call comes despite concerns from international monitors and opposition parties about numerous voting irregularities. They include an electoral board decision to accept ballots that did not bear official stamps, as required by Turkish law.
The White House says Trump and Erdogan also discussed Trump's decision to bomb a Syrian regime airfield in response to a chemical weapons attack that killed dozens. Trump thanked Erdogan for supporting the action.
Critics argue the reforms in Turkey will hand extensive power to a man with an increasingly autocratic bent and leave few checks and balances in place.
Crews from both Ventura and Santa Barbara countries were trying to locate and reach the crash site, which reportedly is near Jameson Lake in Los Padres National Forest. Welcome to Noozhawk Asks , a new feature in which you ask the questions, you help decide what Noozhawk investigates, and you work with us to find the answers.
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WASHINGTON The White House said on Friday that the United States must accept the political reality that the future of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is up to the Syrian people and the U.S. focus in the region must be on defeating Islamic State militants.
"With respect to Assad, there is a political reality that we have to accept in terms of where we are right now. We lost a lot of opportunity the last administration with respect to Assad," White House spokesman Sean Spicer told a news briefing.
"We need to focus on now defeating ISIS," he said, using an acronym for the group. "The United States has profound priorities in Syria and Iraq and we've made it clear that counterterrorism, particularly the defeat of ISIS, is foremost among those priorities."
(Reporting by Steve Holland; Writing by David Alexander; Editing by Lisa Shumaker)
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With the Jets through one preseason game, after Saturday's meeting with the Titans, let's examine our latest 53-man roster projection. How many receivers will the Jets keep? Which cornerbacks will make the roster? Here is a look at our predictions.
More than 80 University of South Carolina Beaufort undergraduate students will present their research April 17 in the university's Recreation Center on the Hilton Head Gateway campus. Six students were selected for oral presentations from 10 a.m. to noon.
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NEW YORK (AP) — The latest on developments in financial markets (All times local):
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Stocks are opening solidly higher on Wall Street after a number of big U.S. companies reported strong quarterly earnings.
Boeing jumped 6 percent in early trading Wednesday. The aerospace giant has been the biggest gainer in the Dow Jones industrial average over the past year.
Xerox rose 10.5 percent after reporting a strong quarter of its own. Chipmaker Advanced Micro Devices rose 4.7 percent and Electronic Arts rose 8.6 percent.
The early gains recovered some of the ground the market lost a day earlier, when it had its biggest drop since August.
The Standard & Poor's 500 index rose 15 points, or 0.6 percent, to 2,837.
The Dow rose 238 points, or 0.9 percent, to 26,318. The Nasdaq climbed 48 points, or 0.7 percent, to 7,451.
Over the next 5 years, the Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority will provide $1 million to the Rio Grande water fund to help restore forestation in key watershed areas. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Tuesday to celebrate the partnership and the completion of the 11.5 acres of new solar panels, which will power the water plant using renewable energy.
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Penrith's Tyrone Peachey has reportedly agreed sign with Gold Coast on a three-year NRL deal, joining former teammates Bryce Cartwright, Leilani Latu and Mitch Rein at the Titans in 2019.
News Corp Australia reports the Titans will formally announce Peachey's $1.5 million move within the week.
The move follows months of speculation about whether the 26-year-old will leave Penrith, where he has two years left on his current deal.
New Corp reports Peachey wanted to look for a more attractive deal under salary cap rules and Penrith agreed to his request.
Peachey's exit continues a raft of departures from the foot of the mountains over the summer, including that of former star Matt Moylan to Cronulla.
Cartwright left in early February, joining Latu and Rein under former Panthers assistant Garth Brennan at the Titans.
DENVER (AP) — Prosecutors say a Colorado man has been sentenced to five years in prison for growing thousands of marijuana plants on an island in the Colorado River.
U.S. Attorney Bob Troyer’s office says 33-year-old Santos Ramirez-Carrillo pleaded guilty to conspiracy to manufacture and possess with intent to distribute 50 or more marijuana plants.
According to court records, Ramirez-Carrillo and another man began living and working on the island near DeBeque in May 2017 and worked with other people to grow marijuana in the area, including on federally owned land.
Authorities searched the island in September and arrested Ramirez-Carrillo and another man, Santos Ramirez-Alvarez, at a campsite. Agents found more than 9,100 plants.
Officials say the marijuana grows, which are illegal on federal land, can have a severe effect on the environment.
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A couple of sick, skinny peregrine falcons have been brought into Wildwoods Wildlife Rehabilitation recently ... one didn't live to be transported to The Raptor Center but the one pictured at left did.
Hawk Ridge Education Director Clint Nienhaus says mortality is high for young raptors - it's not easy growing into an adult bird of prey.
The weekend forecast with switching winds and sunshine should make for some good raptor watching at the Ridge this weekend, also.
Ponda: It may be recalled that the locals had recently gheraoed Sarpanch Nayan Naik in her cabin demanding that the NOC be revoked.Addressing media persons today, a resident Gurudas Naik showed the copy of the Bandora Panchayat’s letter to SIDCL dated December 28, 2016 revoking NOC granted to STP in December 2015. The copy of the letter stated that SIDCL did not mention in the application, the site of proposed STP and its survey number in which it will be constructed while seeking the NOC for the same.
Naik said that Undir locals are opposed to the proposed STP in residential area as it may pollute the village. The villagers also alleged that the panchayat and SIDCL kept them in the dark about proposed project.was going to be constructed at Undir only when some mangroves were cut in the area recently to make way for construction of STP.The locals said they are not against the STP but want it at isolated place, away from residential area. [H]
LONDON (Reuters) - Some trains were canceled, flights were grounded and a rugby match was called off on Sunday after Britain experienced heavy snow fall in some areas.
Members of the public push a car up a hill in Leverstock Green, Hertfordshire, Britain, December 10, 2017. REUTERS/Paul Childs
Britain’s Met Office said there was an “amber weather warning” particularly across central England and warned travelers that “road, rail and air travel delays are likely, as well as stranding of vehicles and public transport cancellations”.
There was 28 centimeters of snow in Sennybridge, in Wales, and 12 centimeters in High Wycombe, just outside the capital London.
Flights were suspended in Birmingham in central England, while more than 10 train lines reported delays. A rugby match in London was postponed due to “adverse weather conditions surrounding the ground”.
You can purchase gifts to make a difference at Rochester's largest fair trade market this weekend.
For the 11th straight year, Our Savior's Lutheran Church invites the public to shop for fair trade goods that are bought directly from people that make them. Artisans from around the world are paid a fair price for the crafts and items they make.
You can enjoy items from 20 vendors. Many items are unique like bowls made from telephone wire and paper made from elephant dung.
The market runs Friday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m.
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A frequent question people will ask 95-year-old Fran Shedd and 89-year-old Roberta Stoddard is, 'How long have you been together?' Their answer may surprise you.
"This guy said, 'Well hello, how long have you been married?' We looked at each other and said, we're not," Stoddard said.
Fran, a widower and Roberta, a widow, both live at Clermont Retirement Community in Denver.
It's well appointed with lots to do.
But there was just something about Roberta that caught Fran's eye, "We found we had many things in common. We grew up in Iowa, we have Navy experience and we enjoy other things like eating out," Shedd said.
"He's very considerate. I've never been treated this well in my life," Stoddard said.
Shedd and Stoddard are in love, so any advice? "I don't think we're in a position to tell somebody how to run their life. They know what's good for them and we think we know what's good for us."
Maybe Mr. Sinatra got it right, love is lovelier the second time around.
The fate of a street-railroad crossing in downtown Ozark is up to a federal agency -- at least for now. After a two-year legal battle, Ozark is asking the Surface Transportation Board if it has jurisdiction in a dispute over a railroad crossing on Oliver Street that prevents pedestrian access to the Arkansas River.
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Cuba Gooding Jr. recently appeared on The Graham Norton Show alongside Vera Drake actress Imelda Staunton and both couldn’t help but talk a bit about their past Oscars experiences. Staunton recounted how she brought sandwiches with her to the show to keep her family from starving, which is a delightful tale that ends with her losing out to Hillary Swank. That inspires Gooding Jr. to tell his own Oscar tales, one involving the wise words of Jack Nicholson and the feeling in the room after you’ve become a winner for the night.
He starts with the quip from Nicholson that sorta hits at the truth of an Oscar win when you’re not a repeat winner. The pair starred together in As Good As It Gets and Nicholson apparently shared this bit of wisdom:
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Airdrieonians are set to change the name of their home ground to the Penny Cars Stadium, it is understood.
The Diamonds will formally announce the change tonight, which sources close to the club say will be part of a six-figure deal with the Monklands taxi-firm.
The ground, previously known as the Excelsior Stadium , will pick up the Penny Cars name as part of a five-year deal.
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The taxi and private hire company also have an option to extend the deal by a further five years.
Dog attacks family trying to dress it in sweater, 3 hurt
TAMPA - Police in Florida say an angry dog sent three people to the hospital after one tried to put a sweater on it.
Tampa police say the pit bull mix named Scarface bit a 52-year-old woman who was trying to dress him on Friday and her husband was attacked while trying to pull the dog off of her. Police say the couple's 22-year-old son was attacked while trying to stop the dog by stabbing it in the neck and head.
The three people escaped the house and left the dog in the backyard.
Police say animal control officers shot it with a tranquilizer gun, but it managed to get back into the house where there were two children present. Police used a bean bag gun and stun gun on the animal before catching it.
An assailant believed to have been dressed in a Santa Claus cos... . This image taken from CCTV provided by Haberturk Newspaper Sunday Jan. 1, 2017 shows the attacker, armed with a long-barrelled weapon, shooting his way into the Reina nightclub in Istanbul, Turkey on Sunday morning.
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Arkady Babchenko, the Russian journalist whose murder was dramatically announced by Ukraine on Tuesday, emerged very much alive on Wednesday and said he had faked his own death in order to thwart a plot by Moscow to kill him. Smiling, and looking a little sheepish, Babchenko appeared before a surreal press conference held by Ukraine's SBU security service
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VICTORIA — A former Olympic rower who mysteriously disappeared for nearly 18 months has pleaded guilty to fraud.
Harold Backer changed his plea Wednesday in Victoria provincial court on a single charge of fraud over $5,000.
The three-time Olympian had been facing two charges of fraud over $5,000 and pleaded not guilty on both counts.
Backer disappeared on Nov. 3, 2015, when he failed to return home after telling his family he was going out for a bike ride.
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Wednesday we’ll be cooling off but it’s still staying pleasant over the next few days. Highs drop to the 60s through the first part of the weekend. A cold front moving through late Tuesday will mean temps back to the low 60s Wednesday. Thursday night into early Friday we could see some rain showers moving through. This will be followed by more dry weather through the weekend. Sunday and Monday we’ll get back to the 70s with some areas approaching the elusive 80 degree mark on Monday. For a nice change it appears as if the longer range forecast into early May indicates we should be seeing more slightly ABOVE average temperatures.
By Tuesday of next week we have a good shot at widespread 80s. And, later in the day it could be followed by a few rain showers.
A 35-year-old man from Clitheroe who was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder has been re-bailed by police.
Police arrested the man following an alleged stabbing on Salthill Road in Clitheroe on the evening of Monday, November 13th, at around 7-30pm.
A police spokesman said that paramedics were called to an address on Salthill Road following an alleged assault and subsequently informed the police.
Following an argument a 20-year-old man was alleged assaulted with a kitchen knife and was taken to Blackpool Victoria Hospital with a chest injury, but was subsequently said to be in a stable condition.
Investigations are ongoing and the 35-year-old man has been re-bailed until January 15th.
ROME, Ga. (AP) - Authorities say they've arrested a northwest Georgia police officer and charged him with drug trafficking.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation said in a news release that law enforcement officers on Monday arrested 39-year-old Ernest Edward Cox, a 15-year veteran of the Rome Police Department.
The GBI says Cox faces charges of trafficking marijuana, violation of oath of office, tampering with evidence and bribery.
Cox was being held without bond in the Floyd County jail. It wasn't immediately clear whether he had an attorney who could comment on the charges.
Rome police Chief Denise McKinney in October asked the GBI to investigate allegations of police corruption against Cox. The charges against him are the result of a six-month investigation that is still ongoing.
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KITTITAS COUNTY, WA - A man and woman from Yakima are okay after getting stranded on a trail.
Search and Rescue got the call around 12:30 Sunday afternoon. 47-year-old Margaret B. Brown, and 26-year-old Michael A. Guzman had broken the steering on their jeep and got stranded near Shoestring Lake.
Search and Rescue teams used ATV's to get to the area and transport the two out.
No injuries have been reported.
MOREHEAD CITY, N.C. (WNCT) – Police arrest four in purse snatching incident in Morehead City.
Morehead City Police say officers were called to the Tractor Supply parking lot after a woman reported someone stole her purse.
Officers say a woman reported chasing someone who stole her purse from her car. As the suspect ran away he dropped the purse before getting into a car. The woman was able to recover her purse; but, says the car nearly ran her over as it pulled away.
Shortly after, deputies and troopers pulled over a car matching of the description of the one involved in the incident, on Highway 70. As result of the stop, four people were arrested.
The suspects have been identified as Devonta Sutton, Makaylah Dixon, Johnny Scott III, and Dontaja Williams. Sutton faces multiple charges including breaking and entering. The other three suspects face a felony conspiracy charge.
As a result of the investigation, Police also recovered as stolen gun and wallet.
Face 2 Face: Robert Porterfield (Runoff)
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Senior Political Reporter Tim Lennox sat down for a “Face to Face” with District 6 Montgomery School Board incumbent, Robert Porterfield. Porterfield is the current president of the school board. Porterfield is running in a runoff election against Claudia Mitchell. The election in July 17.
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* Endurance International Group announces appointment of new CEO
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Three persons have been held for their alleged attempt to derail a train on December 28 at Surat in Gujarat. They had tried to derail the train by placing benches on the railway track.
Investigations revealed that the attempt to derail a train was made to mount pressure on the police as an increased vigil had made it difficult for them to transport marijuana from Odisha to Surat.
On Sunday another incident had been reported when some persons tried to place a cement block on the track near the Udhna railway station. The Dehradun Express had hit the cement block, but it did not derail as it was moving at a very slow speed.
The police arrested Babla Durjan Das, Biranji Khandal Behra and Balram, all natives of Odisha. The police are on the lookout for a fourth accused, Dilip Pandi.
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A 22-year-old man died after he was struck by an LRT in Edmonton Friday morning.
According to a press release from police, the man accidentally walked into the path of the LRT at 115A Street and 60 Avenue at 11:55 a.m.
Witnesses reported he was wearing ear-buds at the time and was crossing northbound in a marked pedestrian crossing.
The southeast portion of the United States has been blanketed by snow over the past few days, leading to some very scary situations across the entire region. And the Mississippi...
American Sam Querrey serves to Ukraine's Sergiy Stakhovsky during their second round match at Wimbledon in London, England, on July 4, 2018. EPA-EFE/NIC BOTHMA
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Milos Raonic of Canada and Dennis Novak of Austria beat their respective Wimbledon second-round opponents on Wednesday, and are to face each other in the third round.
Despite all three sets going to tie-breaks, world No. 32 Raonic pulled through in the key moments and beat world No. 56 John Millman of Australia 7-6 (7-4), 7-6 (7-4), 7-6 (7-4) in two hours and 38 minutes.
Across 25 years and 10 albums, AFI have defined themselves by their otherness. They came up through the hardcore scene, but their music quickly outgrew their roots: dark, lush, with a gothic glamour and literary lyrical intelligence that elevated them above the identikit punks surrounding them.
This follow-up to 2013’s Burials finds them time traveling back to the 80s and immersing themselves in the new wave movement. The Cure’s influence is writ large in the weighty bass lines and inky atmosphere of Aurelia, and opener Dark Snow even has hints of Duran Duran in its polished synths and inky pop chorus – and in this case that’s not meant as an insult. Get Hurt, on the other hand, sounds like Idlewild at their most cinematic.
The punk energy remains, frontman Davy Havok’s vocal delivery dripping with drama and passion, but with a glorious, gilded production job from guitarist Jade Puget, AFI (The Blood Album) luxuriates in a velvety richness that makes it a sumptuous listen.
Blackhawks G Corey Crawford works out on the ice for the first time since injury
Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford took the first real step toward his return Saturday, working out on the ice for the first time since suffering a head injury in December. Coach Joel Quenneville said there were no reports on how Crawford fared in the workout or how he responded to the activity, but he was encouraged just to have Crawford back on the ice for the first time since a 4-1 loss to the Devil on Dec. 23.
“For sure,” Quenneville said. “And we hope to get him on the ice [Sunday], too.”
Crawford has missed the Hawks’ last 16 games. They are 7-7-2 in that span.
Anton Forsberg has handled most of the goaltending duty in Crawford’s absence, but Jeff Glass — a Calgary native — will start tonight against the Flames. The Hawks (24-20-7) are six points behind the Minnesota Wild for the eighth and final playoff spot in the Western Conference, with three other teams ahead of them.
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SPRINGFIELD – The cause is up for debate but the numbers tell the story at the Illinois State Museum – attendance is down.
After being shuttered for nine months the museum reopened with an admission fee of $5 for most adults, but figures show that tens of thousands fewer people are showing up.
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources says that since a July reopening more than 13,000 people have been in the building but that pales in comparison to the more than 61,000 during the same time in 2014.
Not everyone has to pay to get in. Anyone under 19, a military veteran, senior citizens and museum members don’t pay the admission fee.
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One man was wounded overnight following a shooting near Dutch Square Mall, according to the Richland County Sheriff's Department.
Sheriff's department spokesman Lt. Curtis Wilson said deputies responded to an area near the 1500 block of Omarest Drive.
Wilson said a man was struck by a stray bullet after two vehicles opened fire on each other just before 1 a.m.
The victim was taken to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
If you have any information about this incident, you are urged to contact Crimestoppers in any of the following ways: Call 1-888-CRIME SC (888-274-6372), Text TIPSC plus your tip info to CRIMES (274637), visit www.midlandscrimestoppers.com and email a tip. Your identity will be kept anonymous, and if your tip leads to an arrest, you could be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000.
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KHQ has just confirmed another student was diagnosed with mumps at Spokane Public Schools.
The principal at Ferris High School tells us one student there has been diagnosed with mumps. That makes a total of 269 people in Spokane County.
Last month we told you there was one person from Kootenai County with the mumps, and according to the Panhandle Health District, that number hasn't changed.
For more information on mumps from the Spokane Regional Health District, click here: http://www.srhd.org/feature.asp?id=86
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Central High School is on lockdown following a shots fired incident near the school.
Dawn Saul, with the Davenport School District, tells TV-6 students are moving freely between classes and the lockdown was put in place as a precaution. Parents have been notified. No one will be allowed in or out of the building during this time.
We have reached out to police and they have confirmed they are investigating near Scott and 14th Streets due to a shots fired call. When asked if there were any damages or injuries, police say they were still investigating.
This is a developing story, we will update this story as more information becomes available.
CAIRO, March 28 Telecom Egypt's Chief Executive Tamer Gadallah is expected to step down from his post, two sources inside the company said on Tuesday.
A new CEO will be appointed at the next board meeting while Maged Othman will remain as chairman, the sources said.
The company said on Tuesday it is to pay a dividend of 1 Egyptian pound ($0.0552) per share for 2016. ($1 = 18.1000 Egyptian pounds) (Reporting By Ehab Farouk; Writing By Maha El Dahan; Editing by Greg Mahlich)
Controversies were all over the place in Monday's tape, from Facebook to Uber to the banks, so CNBC's Jim Cramer offered investors some advice on how to navigate the madness.
"The problem is that the controversies are real; they're not faux concerns, which would make this kind of sell-off an easier, more natural buy," the "Mad Money" host said. "The legitimacy of the worries can't be denied. Don't be afraid even to sell something in order to raise cash to prepare for still lower levels."
Cramer was even a net seller for his charitable trust given the widespread weakness in the technology sector, which dragged the whole market down.
"There's just too much that's wrong to be whistling past anything," Cramer said. "It's a more difficult environment and you need to get used to it. There will be some stocks to buy tomorrow, but let's get better prices and more oversold levels before we take the leap."
Engagement rumors hit Sharon Stone and her Italian boyfriend
Is Sharon Stone engaged? Not quite. During a sunny beach hang with her boyfriend, Italian entrepreneur Angelo Boffa, in Miami last week, the "Basic Instinct" star was spotted wearing some serious bling on her left ring finger. According to Celebitchy, the sparkler appears to be an emerald-cut diamond set on a platinum band. A rep tells People, however, that the bauble is not an engagement ring. Sharon, 60, and Angelo, 41, were first spotted together in January, when they shared a kiss at a screening of her new HBO series, "Mosaic." Neither Sharon nor her rep have commented on the ring. Sharon has been married twice before (and has also called off two engagements). She's the mother of three sons.
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[India], July 4. (ANI): In a move to protect the environment and manage the garbage, Surat has installed 43 underground garbage bins, each of which can hold up to 1.5 tonnes of waste.
The city has become a trendsetter in waste management while other Indian cities are struggling with issues of exhausted landfills, unkept dumpyards and foul smell.
The garbage bins are equipped with sensors fitted inside them to alert the control room as soon as 70% of the container is full.
Having a capacity of up to 1.5 tonnes of waste each, the bins have been set up as part of the Smart City Mission.
These garbage bins have been installed on footpaths. Each of them has two openings or inlets. While one opening is for individuals to throw waste, the other is for the municipal carts to collect waste. These huge metal bins are lifted with cranes and emptied mechanically without any direct human involvement. Surat has also emerged as the fourth cleanest city in India as per the Swachh Survekshan in 2017.(ANI)
Democratic Rep. Ormsby pleads guilty to reckless driving
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — State Rep. Timm Ormsby, D-Spokane, has pleaded guilty to reckless driving for a February incident in which he lost control of his vehicle and rolled it into a neighbor's yard in Thurston County.
The 58-year-old Ormsby was initially charged with driving under the influence after tests showed his blood-alcohol content was between 0.11 and 0.09. The legal limit is 0.08.
The Spokesman-Review says that in exchange for the guilty plea, he received a fine of $941, two years of supervision and must meet with victims of DUI cases. He already completed alcohol treatment before entering the plea and lost his license for 90 days.
Ormsby, who has been in the Legislature since 2003, was headed home from a bar on the evening of Feb. 10 when the incident occurred.
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Tributes have poured in for The Black Keys collaborator Richard Swift, who died at the age of 41 on Tuesday.
Richard’s death was confirmed in a post on his Facebook page, which read: “And all the angels sing ‘Que Sera Sera’ Richard Ochoa Swift March 16, 1977 - July 3, 2018.”
Following the sad news, numerous famous faces have shared tributes online, including Kings Of Leon drummer Nathan Followill:
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Northern Men Happy to be at Pentagon For Elite 8
SIOUX FALLS, SD…The Northern State Wolves begin play in the Elite 8 Tuesday night at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls. And it’s a place they have had great success after just winning the NSIC post season tournament. Paul Sather says his team has to be careful not to think of it as too much of an advantage, but knows his players are excited about the venue. And they always lead D-II in attendance so there should be plenty of NSU fans at the game knowing that 3 wins means a national championship.
Williams (foot) is listed as out for Sunday's game against the Raiders.
Williams didn't practice at all this week and has been sidelined since Week 2 with the injury. He's tasked mostly with sealing the edge rather than rushing the passer in the Ravens' 3-4 scheme, so Williams won't carry much value in IDP formats once he heals up.
ST. LOUIS (AP) — The St. Louis Fire Department says a paramedic training officer falsely claimed he ran to the aid victims at the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing.
Shawn Daniel was honored at a St. Louis Blues hockey game in January. A posting on the Fire Department’s Facebook page on Jan. 18 said he was among the emergency workers who hurried to help those injured in the bombing. Daniel was working at the time for a private ambulance company near Boston.
But the Fire Department says in a statement Tuesday that Daniel was never on the scene of the bombing and did not provide medical assistance. The Fire Department apologized.
The statement does not say what discipline Daniel might face. A message left with a department spokesman Wednesday wasn’t immediately returned.
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FPCCI announces election schedule
KARACHI: The executive committee of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has unanimously approved the election schedule of the apex body for the year 2018, a statement said on Thursday.
The approval was given in the meeting held at the FPCCI head office Karachi (chair), Capital House Islamabad and Regional Office Lahore, through video link, presided over by Zubair Tufail, president of the FPCCI, on Tuesday, October 3, it added. The executive committee with the mutual consent has also formed the Election Commission. The FPCCI has issued election notice to its member trade bodies, inviting nominations by October 26, it added.
Emergency responders say a malfunction in a fire-suppression system at a Maine airport filled a building with foam and briefly trapped four people inside.
The Sun Journal (bit.ly/2vVb4qn ) reports firefighters responding to the Lufthansa hangar at Auburn-Lewiston Municipal Airport on Monday morning walked into a wall of foam higher than their heads.
Fire Chief Geoff Low says it appears an error caused the foam to discharge, filling the entire hangar.
Firefighters were able to find people who were lost inside the building. Low says they were on an upper level and were able to stay out of the foam itself.
The Sun Journal reports a few people were covered in the foam and some inhaled it. Two people were taken to a hospital and are expected to be released.
United Nations special mediator Matthew Nimetz on Monday restarted talks between Greece and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) over the latter’s name, following a protracted stalemate.
Athens is guardedly optimistic of progress following statements by FYROM Prime Minister Zoran Zaev suggesting that he is keen for a solution that will pave the way for his country’s accession to the European Union and NATO.
This optimism was further boosted by Sunday’s resignation of former nationalist PM and opposition chief Nikola Gruevski.
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* FILING SHOWS BLOCK TRADE OF OURPALM CO LTD'S 27.9 MILLION SHARES INVOLVING 162.9 MILLION YUAN ($25.73 million) ON MARCH 19 Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2grA0v1 Further company coverage: ($1 = 6.3316 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
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There are a lot of decisions you have to make when getting into a new relationship with someone: when to meet each other's families and friends, how often you should see each other, and when you should have sex for the first time.
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Calls to delay net neutrality vote, Uber settles over rape case In today's news, one FCC member calls for the net neutrality vote to be delayed over fraud claims, Uber settles a legal battle and Star Wars premieres.
There's having an office cat nestled by the computer -- and then there's finding a wild puma under your desk.
Staff at a factory in Itapecerica da Serra, a small town near Brazil's biggest city Sao Paulo, called in the local fire service after discovering a dark brown puma on the office floor.
Pictures posted on the firefighters' Facebook and Twitter pages showed the large feline peeking over the edge of a desk. In a brief video, it can be heard growling and roaring at the emergency services.
"We believe the puma came out of its habitat because of constant wildfires," the Sao Paulo state fire department said on Facebook.
After being captured, the puma was delivered to a non-governmental organization specializing in wild animal rescues.
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ATLANTA—A bitter primary runoff for governor is dividing Georgia’s dominant Republican Party as it prepares to face a well-funded Democratic opponent in the general election.
Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle and Secretary of State Brian Kemp are neck-and-neck in recent polling ahead of a July 24 primary. The winner will face Democratic nominee Stacey Abrams in November. She won her primary with more than 76% of the vote.
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Law360, New York (February 2, 2018, 8:10 PM EST) -- Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.’s antitrust lawsuit accusing Celgene Corp. of stifling generic competition for the brand-name cancer drug Thalomid isn’t barred by the four-year statute of limitations because the clock didn’t begin ticking until the damages were “reasonably concrete and measurable,” the generic-drug maker told a federal judge Thursday.
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Rock Hill shoppers do the Valentine's Day scramble
WWII dog tag lost in 1942 returned to Rock Hill family
York County roads drenched with salt mixture ahead of snow storm
Winthrop students: Rock Hill buses would make city more accessible
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PHILADELPHIA — A Philadelphia man who fell into a sinkhole in Strawberry Mansion says he was putting traffic cones around it because he was worried about the safety of children playing outside.
Eugene Clark tells WCAU-TV he was near the sinkhole Saturday night when the asphalt gave way and he tumbled 10 feet (3 meters) into it.
The 58-year-old calls it a "shocking situation to be in."
Clark has injuries to his ankle, wrist and lower back. He says a city firefighter pulled him out about an hour later with his bare hands "like Hercules."
He says the water department recently came out to deal with other issues on the street but never fixed the sinkhole. The department says there appears to be a sewer line leak and they will look at the hole this week.
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City's deadly helicopter crash has prompted the National Transportation Safety Board to call on federal regulators to prohibit commercial flights that use passenger harness systems that do not allow for easy release.
The NTSB's recommendation on Monday comes after last week's helicopter crash in the East River. Five passengers who couldn't free themselves from their harnesses drowned. The pilot escaped.
The Federal Aviation Administration on Friday temporarily grounded open-door flights involving restraints that cannot be quickly released. It also said it was conducting a review of its rules governing such flights.
NTSB Chairman Robert Sumwalt applauds the agency's move, but says "definitive action needs to be taken."
FAA spokesman Greg Martin says the grounding was a first step and that more formal action is expected.
Moalem, who also has a passion for scuba-diving and karate, says she hopes to be among the first women to drive motorcycles in her country. "To be honest, I was hesitant with what people will say about the sport itself, because it was restricted...more
Moalem, who also has a passion for scuba-diving and karate, says she hopes to be among the first women to drive motorcycles in her country. "To be honest, I was hesitant with what people will say about the sport itself, because it was restricted (allowed only for) men," said Moalem. "But after riding the bike I got many positive comments from people around me, especially friends. My family is encouraging me to do whatever I feel is comfortable and (whatever) I am passionate about." REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed
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Coffs Harbour Anzac day parade 2018: Hundreds of people gather for the 2018 Coffs Harbour Anzac day parade.
HUNDREDS of locals and visitors gathered in the CBD as the Anzac parade filled the streets and led them to the Coffs Harbour Cenotaph.
Wreaths were laid upon the bronze statue of Simpson and his Donkey and a minutes silence was held to commemorate those who served our country for the freedom and life we live now.
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old. Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has unfurled national flag fourth times at Lal Qila. While addressing people from Red Fort, PM Modi said that entire nation stands united with the women who are fighting against Triple-Talaq.
In August, a female police officer with the tiny Muttontown, New York police department sued the village and its police chief because she said she'd faced gender discrimination on the job. Jennifer Lavin's suit alleged that after she was injured while handcuffing an emotionally disturbed person, Chief Phil Pulaski refused to grant her line-of-duty benefits or light duty and blamed her pregnancy for her pain.
The lawsuit is still pending, but now Pulaski is on his way to becoming the Miami Beach Police Department's captain of detectives. That's despite a department policy that says job applicants who are the subject of any legal action "will not be processed until such action is concluded."
Former city commissioner Michael Grieco (who himself resigned his seat and gave up his reelection bid after pleading no contest to a misdemeanor charge related to a campaign finance scandal) shared the news on Twitter along with a link to a story about the Muttontown lawsuit. "Smh," he wrote.
Brown was moved to minor-league camp Monday, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
After slashing .163/.208/.199 over 58 games at Triple-A Sacramento in 2017, Brown's dismal hitting display continued this spring. The 26-year-old backstop went just 3-for-24 (.125) with eight strikeouts over 13 Cactus League games for San Francisco. Look for him to return to Triple-A Sacramento this season.
Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal has described the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, as a promise keeper.
Tambuwal said the Governor was committed to the development of Rivers State.
Tambuwal spoke on Tuesday during a visit to Rivers State, where he also inaugurated the College of Medical Sciences building at the Rivers State University.
He said, “I am tempted to recommend Governor Wike so highly. He is the ‘Ekwueme of Rivers State.
“It only takes a leader with a vision, passion and commitment to come up with this idea and implement it.”
The Sokoto State Governor said that no investment was greater than investments in the area of education, pointing out that Wike deserved praises.
He also lauded Wike for the projects he said were tailored to the needs of Rivers people.
Tambuwal said such projects would enhance the development of the state.
He urged leaders to focus on development and de-emphasise issues that would generate disunity.
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Michael Serrecchia's direction hones the vaudevillian quality of the exchanges among the three principals, while deftly switching focus on multiple suspects to keep the audience guessing. While it's fun to try to figure out whodunnit, this series is always less about the solution than it is about the chance to spend time with favorite characters. You can hang out with them after the show, too, taking photos with the actors in their black and white glory in the lobby.
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Continues through Jan. 22. Pegasus Theatre at Eisemann Center, 2351 Performance Drive, Richardson. $22-$42, $62 Dec. 31. 972-744-4650. eisemanncenter.com. performance reviewed was Saturday. Running time: 1 hour, 42 mins.
On Sunday, Aug. 13, U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) embarked on his second “Walk Across Connecticut,” taking to the streets and dirt roads to listen to and get feedback from Connecticut residents.
Murphy started in Killingly on Sunday morning, and plans to walk 103 miles through 21 towns over the next five days. He will hold a series of pop-up town halls each day along his route where he will hear from Connecticut residents about a variety of topics. Members of the public are invited to attend Murphy’s town halls.
Today, Monday, Aug. 14, Murphy is walking through Columbia, Hebron, Marlborough, and East Hampton and will host a town hall meeting in Portland following his second day of walking across Connecticut.
Yahya Jammeh Accuses ECOWAS Of ‘Declaring War’ On Him
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Differences in years of Remington 700s? Thinking of getting another 700 in 30-06. Maybe back up, maybe a project. Though I am to cheap to dump alot of money. Timney trigger for an older one. Maybe bed it.
Is there a difference in years? My 75 bolt is so smooth. Safety is loud. Not sure if Timney is better.
I don't care about looks. I want one that I don't care about scratches. My other one is my Grandpa's.
Lots of talk of quality going down hill. Things get cheaper. But I also realize metalurgy and technology advances too.
I just saw 68 for sale, and was thinking about it.
Is there a sweet spot in years? Thanks.
Trek through time at this brand-new, hands-on dinosaur event for the whole family! Dinosaur Time Trek: Shark Edition is coming to Anaheim Convention Center December 29 – January 1!
This May 13, 2017 photo shows people relaxing along Boulder Creek in Boulder, Colo. The 8-mile Boulder Creek Path alongside the waterway is a scenic trail where you can stroll, bike or just sit for a few peaceful moments.
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As the battle of Mosul nears an end, fighting extremism in Trinidad and Tobago is just beginning.
Robert Bosch to invest 1 bln euros in Dresden semiconductor plant
FRANKFURT, June 15 Robert Bosch, is investing 1 billion euros ($1.12 billion) in a semiconductor plant in Germany, a company source told Reuters, highlighting the world's largest car parts supplier's ambitions in self-drive cars and the industrial Internet.
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Keep an eye out, Bay Area beachgoers.
Officials have issued a beach hazards statement warning about sneaker waves, rip currents and large swells that could wreak havoc along the coast between early Thursday and late Saturday.
The hazards are primarily expected to impact beaches that face to the south between Sonoma and Monterey counties, according to officials.
Beachgoers are encouraged to stay away from jetties, keep an eye on their pets and never turn their back on the water.
Five neighbours in Biggar have landed People’s Postcode Lottery’s Daily Prize, thanks to their postcode being drawn today (Thursday June 15).
The High Street residents who play with the postcode ML12 6DL have scooped £1,000 each.
People’s Postcode Lottery ambassador, Danyl Johnson, said: “Congratulations to our Biggar players! I hope they enjoy spending their winnings.”
The logo of BP is on display at a petrol station in Vironvay, France, August 2, 2016. REUTERS/Jacky Naegelen
JAKARTA Oil major BP has signed an agreement with Indonesian petroleum and chemicals logistics company AKR Corporindo for the joint development of a "differentiated" domestic fuel retail business, BP said in a statement.
The joint venture will form a company, PT Aneka Petroindo Raya, which will operate as BP AKR Fuels Retail, and expects to open its first retail site in Indonesia in 2018, the statement said.
"We are delighted to be working with AKR to help meet Indonesia's growing demand for fuels and provide superior convenience offers," BP downstream chief executive Tufan Erginbilgic said.
(Reporting by Fergus Jensen; Editing by Christian Schmollinger)
August 14, 2017, 7:00 AM | Protesters across the country denounce white supremacists and mourn a woman killed in an apparent car attack in Charlottesville, Virginia. Also, President Trump faces bipartisan criticism over his response to the racially-charged violence. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Get the Eye Opener delivered straight to your inbox.
Neighbors of the London apartment building torched in an inferno have sprung into action to help survivors of the fire, donating clothes, food and water and offering shelter.
Churches such as the Roman Catholic St. Francis of Assisi and a nearby mosque are serving as gathering points for donations for those who raced out of the burning building in the middle of the night, fleeing with little else than the clothes in which they slept.
Social media sites have also joined the effort, with some Londoners offering a space on their sofas for those affected by the blaze.
Marco Antoniades, who owns MGA Autos on Latimer Road, says "like in most places in England, people get together and help each other in times like this. That's what we're trying to do."
At least 12 people have died and 79 others were injured Wednesday in the blaze at Grenfell Tower.
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New Delhi: Recently, Jacqueline Fernandez celebrated her 32nd birthday and while the whole world was busy showering the Sri Lankan beauty with their love and wishes, a special gift was received by the `Kick` actress from Snapchat.
Snapchat created a special filter to mark the the actress` birthday.
The filter wrote `Happy Birthday Jacqueline` wishing the gorgeous diva on her special day.
Jacqueline is one such actress, who is very active on social media and so she kept her fans posted about her updates throughout her birthday vacation.
Right from her co-stars wishing her, to her Tokyo trip to her watchmen wishing her, the actress actively gave her fans insight into her celebrations.
The `Roy` actress took to Twitter to thank Snapchat for her special birthday gift.
Jacqueline wrote, "The birthday love keeps on cominggg! Thanks for the personalised filter @Snapchat."
On the workfront, the actress is currently gearing up for her upcoming releases, `A Gentleman: Sundar Susheel Risky` and `Judwaa 2`.
The longtime local resident has been an active Rotary member for three years
Sunanda Bhargava has been elected president of the Rotary Club of Goleta Noontime for 2011-12.
She joined the Rotary three years ago and has been an active member ever since. She served as club secretary in 2010.
Sunanda has traveled extensively all over the world for personal and business reasons, and has been associated with Rotary International through family and friends since high school.
She has worked and lived in Santa Barbara for more than 25 years.
She is the chief information officer for Santa Barbara Bank & Trust. She is proud to be one of many Rotarians from the local bank that has served the community for more than 50 years.
Sunanda has a master’s degree in architecture and planning and a master’s degree in business administration from State University of New York.
— Christine LeBon for Rotary Club of Goleta Noontime.
Managing Editor Miles Reed was named Thursday to succeed Editor Judy Patrick in the top newsroom position at The Daily Gazette.
Reed joined The Daily Gazette in 1995 as a reporter and was gradually promoted to copy editor, assistant Sunday editor, assistant features editor, day city editor and city editor. In June 2015, he was named managing editor.
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We’ll have a report on the continued fallout from the resignation of Trump National Security Adviser, General Michael Flynn. Plus, we’ll talk to veteran reporter Charles Robinson of Maryland Public Television’s, State Circle about the alleged altercation between White House correspondent April Ryan and Trump staffer and former reality TV star, Omarosa Manigualt.
These stories and much more on AFRO’s First Edition with Sean Yoes, Monday through Friday, 5-7 p.m.
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For a young band with a modern-rock-radio sound, Clockwork shot to the top of the pile with a slot at 2015’s LouFest — a boon for any band, let alone one with members unable to legally partake of the green room’s beer cooler. But in the months and years after that festival set, the members of Clockwork opted for a reboot and recast themselves as Hounds. Brothers Jordan and Logan Slone and drummer Logan Mohler didn’t start from scratch, of course, but a live-in-the-room production method helped the group strip back, simplify and create its sturdy and streamlined 2017 self-titled debut.Cold War Kids, the Districts, early Arctic Monkeys
EL MONTE, Calif. (AP)  The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department says a deputy fatally shot a burglary suspect who was armed with two large kitchen-type knives.
The shooting occurred Sunday morning in unincorporated South El Monte when deputies responded to a report of a burglary in progress.
The department says deputies encountered a 40-year-old man who walked away from them and into a street, then suddenly turned and advanced toward the deputies with a knife in each hand.
One deputy fired at the man, who was pronounced dead at the scene.
Names of Oregon U.S. Congressional members have been added to a lawsuit filed that claims President Donald Trump has been profitting from his world-wide real estate empire even though such benefits are illegal under federal law.
Although Trump has denied anything of the sort is going on, those filing the lawsuit say they have proof that Trump is lying and has been breaking the law every day since he became President of the United States.
Here’s the story in The Oregonian. Click here.
Paramedics have treated a man who came off his motorcycle at Murrumbateman for a suspected broken leg.
Emergency services received a call at 9.44am on Sunday before arriving at the scene on Barton Highway.
Details remained unclear but NSW Police said that after treating him at the scene, paramedics took the man to Canberra Hospital.
More to come
KABUL—A new wave of Taliban attacks across Afghanistan killed at least 11 Afghan soldiers and policemen on Tuesday, officials said, the latest in a particularly deadly week of assaults by militants.
At least five soldiers were killed when their checkpoint was attacked by the Taliban in western Farah province, according to Mohammad Naser Mehri, the provincial governor’s spokesman.
Two soldiers were wounded in that attack, in the Bala Buluk district. Mehri said six Taliban fighters were killed and three others were wounded in the battle, which lasted several hours.
“Reinforcements have arrived and right now, the situation is under control,” he added.
Earlier on Tuesday, insurgents killed at least four members of the local police force and wounded seven in eastern Ghazni province.
Swindon Town reporter Benjamin Wills gives us his verdict on Mansfield Town’s new signing Matt Preston.
The Stags yesterday won the tug-of-war between the clubs for the young defender’s signature.
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Molly Paxton, 15, won the horsemanship, appearance and photogenic categories of the pageant. She was crowned Wednesday morning at the North Platte Community Playhouse.
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April 5 Gore Spain Holdings SOCIMI I SA :
* Said on Tuesday the sole shareholder, GreenOak Spain Investments Sarl, had agreed to authorize the transfer by the company of 100 percent of shares of GO Spain XXI, GreenOak Spain Solar, Inversiones Baglio, Inversiones Barrow, Inversiones Fraser, Inversiones Grace, Inversiones Mandrem, Inversiones Manly, Inversiones Margarita, Inversiones Ninara, Inversiones Reinga and Inversiones Silang
* The transfer will take place within the following three months in the terms and conditions that the board consider appropriate (including, among others, the transfer price and the corresponding most adequate purchaser)
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SEATTLE (AP) — The Sounders have signed Norwegian midfielder Magnus Wolff Eikrem after a mostly quiet offseason for the club.
Seattle on Tuesday announced the signing, subject to his obtaining a U.S. work visa.
Eikrem spent the past three seasons with Malmo in Sweden's top division, winning league titles in the last seasons. Eikrem also played for the Netherlands' Heerenveen and played parts of two seasons for Cardiff.
Eikrem has 17 appearances for Norway, including six in 2014 World Cup qualifying.
Kingsoft Software has released an updated version of their (proprietary) office productivity software for Linux.WPS Office 2016 for Linux is the company's latest Linux build. This new Linux version adds support for remote file sharing, search functionality, improved I/O, and various other features. More details for WPS Office 2016 for Linux can be found via WPS.com While this office suite for Linux is not open-source, it is available for a free download. More details on their Linux version here Have you used WPS Office? Do you see a need for any other office suite on Linux besides LibreOffice? Let us know your thoughts in the forums.
New Delhi: Bollywood’s Badri and his Dulhania have found a unique way of wishing everyone a Happy New Year as both of them took to their Twitter handle to share with their fans a special poster of their upcoming flick.
Varun Dhawan shared the poster of ‘Badrinath Ki Dulhania’ on his social media and wrote alongside, “#happynewyear from team #BadrinathKiDulhania @aliaa08 @karanjohar @ShashankKhaitan. Let the heart decide”
Varun’s ‘Dulhania’ Alia Bhatt too put across her new year wishes by tweeting the poster and captioned it as, “Happy New Year from Badri and his dulhaniya !!”
The film marks the second installment of a franchise that began with Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania and is all set to release in March.
According to PWInsider.com, WWE will confirm on Raw tonight that Cesaro and Sheamus will defend the WWE Raw Tag Team Titles against Dean Ambrose and Seth Rollins at WWE SummerSlam. The tag match will join the following previously announced PPV bouts: Fatal 4 Way for the WWE Universal Title
Roman Reigns vs. Samoa Joe vs. Braun Strowman vs. Brock Lesnar WWE Title Match
Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Jinder Mahal SmackDown Women’s Title Match
Natalya vs. Naomi RAW Women’s Title Match
Bayley’s replacement TBA (Sasha Banks or Nia Jax) vs. Alexa Bliss WWE United States Title Match
Kevin Owens vs. AJ Styles
Special Referee: Shane McMahon WWE Cruiserweight Title Match
Akira Tozawa vs. Neville SmackDown Tag Team Title Match
The Usos vs. The New Day RAW Tag Team Title Match
Dean Ambrose and Seth Rollins vs. Cesaro and Sheamus Big Cass vs. Big Show
Enzo Amore will be suspended above the ring in a shark cage. Rusev vs. Randy Orton Finn Balor vs. Bray Wyatt John Cena vs. Baron Corbin
How much will a book of Forever Stamps be worth 50 years from now? Of course this is assuming that the U.S. Postal Service is still in existence then.
At Least 17 Injured in Foggy Mountain Pass Crash
At least 17 people were injured in a multi-vehicle crash Wednesday during foggy conditions in the Cajon Pass northeast of Los Angeles.
Two victims required immediate medical help, 15 others were considered to have minor injuries, according to the San Bernardino County Fire Department.
The crash involving about 20 vehicles was on the southbound 15 Freeway during a day of drizzle and heavy fog in the pass between Southern California’s San Bernardino and San Gabriel mountains. The freeway was closed at Ranchero Road in the Hesperia area.
Ten fire engines and 14 ambulances responded to the crash. It was not immediately clear when the road will reopen.
All this week News 3 this morning is testing out those wacky infomercial products to find out if they’re actually worth it.
This time, we’re testing Sani Sticks which claim to deodorize and unclog your drains and the Doberman Security portable door alarm.
And what if you could style your hair while you’re sleeping? We try the Sleep Styler.
We also see if the Simply Fit Board and the Grab It are worth it.
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Kesses constituency aspiring member of parliament Dr. Mishra Kiprop was on Tuesday 18 TH morning attacked near his office by a group of unknown men believed to have been hired by his political rivals.
Mishra who is vying for the seat under the Jubilee Party ticket was meeting his supporters at a local hotel when the attackers approached them and engaged them in a war of words accusing them of trespassing into their territory.
Mishra is currently undergoing treatment at an Eldoret hospital while police launch investigations into the incident.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) “isn’t just a progressive icon, she’s a merchandising industry unto herself,” Politico reports.
“The presidential prospect is at the center of a sprawling business built around her appeal to liberals across the country — a reminder of the unabashed devotion she inspires on the left and the footprint she’ll cast in the 2020 Democratic primary.”
OUR GIRL: Michelle rescued a diner thanks to her life saving training
The actress rushed to help a diner who had collapsed in a restaurant.
The woman had fallen facedown on her plate as her horrified husband looked on.
Michelle – Army medic Georgie Lane in the BBC drama – stopped the woman choking.
The 31-year-old former Corrie star said: “Before Our Girl I would never have done that.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Search Minerals Inc:
* SEARCH MINERALS PROVIDES UPDATES ON DEEP FOX DRILL PROGRAM, ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND FLOW THROUGH PRIVATE PLACEMENT Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Mrs. Lois Evelyn Whaley, 92, of Opp died Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017 in Mizell Memorial Hospital. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017 from Sweetwater Baptist Church with burial following in the church cemetery.
Visitation was held at the church one hour prior to the service. Donald Hall & Wayne Sharpe officiated.
Mrs. Whaley is survived by her son & daughter-in-law, Sammy & Regina Whaley; daughters & sons-in-law, Dianne & Tom Bracey, Mary & Danny Meeks, and Donna & Johnny Mack; and 6 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren & 1 great-great grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Oders Whaley.
Rollie Davis Sr. was killed in an officer-involved shooting after confronting a Quincy Police officer while armed.
On May 15th, 2018, the officer was confronted during a suspicious person check. The officer discharged their weapon, fatally shooting Rollie Davis Sr., 53, of Quincy, Illinois.
An autopsy was conducted on May 16, 2018, in Bloomington, and the results of which are pending analysis. Illinois State Police (ISP) Zone 4 Investigations conducted the Officer Involved Shooting investigation. This incident remains an open and ongoing investigation.
When a deadly, viscous organism is discovered inside a strange rock, the agents race to determine the rock's origin.
A Perryville, Missouri man suffered serious injuries in a head-on crash Sunday, August 13.
The crash happened on Route A just East of Quail Trail in Perry County, Mo. around 4:47 p.m.
According to the Missouri Highway Patrol, 21-year-old Derek Welker was driving a Kawasaki motorcycle and was attempting to pass another vehicle on the crest of the hill, when the front of the bike hit a minivan head-on.
Welker was flown from the crash site to a St. Louis area hospital with serious injuries.
Troopers report Welker was wearing a helmet.
The driver of the minivan, 63-year-old Joel Melka of Uniontown, Mo., was not hurt in the crash.
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Our long-running advice column “Ask Umbra” — once hailed by the New York Times as “the arch online sage of the new green age” — has been helping Grist readers make smarter choices for their homes and families since 2002.
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After being paired with Tottenham Hotspur, Juventus will kick off their Champions League knockout campaign at the Allianz Stadium.
The first leg of the Round of 16 tie will be on February 13 in Turin, with the return at Wembley on March 7.
Roma travel to Ukraine for their first leg on February 21, with the second leg in Rome scheduled for March 13.
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Brave - and right - decision by PM @Theresa_May . My very best wishes to all Conservative candidates. @Conservatives
The Tories see a chance to move the UK to the right, force through a hard Brexit and impose deeper cuts. Let's stand up for Scotland. #GE17
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Free Press columnist Mitch Albom, who operates the Have Faith Haiti orphanage where young Chika lived, brought her to America after she got sick, thinking a short treatment would allow her to return to live among her fellow children. Romain Blanquart, Detroit Free Press
An online petition that garnered 100,000 signatures in support of cyclists being made to ride single-file has been defended against claims its figures were bloated by web-bots.
Bicycle Queensland chief executive Anne Savage said it had received evidence to suggest most of the names on the Change.org petition were false.
The online petition has drawn more than 100,000 signatures after it started four months ago. Photo: Reuters
“There are automated systems, web-bots, that can sign these types of petitions,” she said.
“Change.org has been contacted and made aware of our concerns regarding false names signing the petition.
“They (Change.org) have been contacted numerous times over the past six weeks.”
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — The homicide rate in Wichita so far this year is double that from the same time period last year.
The Wichita Eagle reports 16 people were killed in Wichita between January and April. Three more people have been killed in May. Last year, eight people died from January through April.
District Attorney Marc Bennett said recently that Wichita could be on track to record 55 to 60 homicides this year. Last year, 38 people were killed.
Police say in most cases, the victims and suspects know each other. The homicides are frequently tied to drugs and many of the killings come after arguments that are often fueled by social media.
At least four of this year’s cases were walk- or drive-by shootings. Fourteen of the homicides were shootings.
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Information from: The Wichita (Kan.) Eagle, http://www.kansas.com
Mill issued a statement saying the past months had been "a nightmare," and thanked his many supporters and visitors, who included Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney and New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft.
"Although I'm blessed to have the resources to fight this unjust situation, I understand that many people of color across the country don't have that luxury and I plan to use my platform to shine a light on those issues," Mill said.
He said he would now focus his attention on getting his convictions overturned, and that he looks forward to resuming his music career.
Earlier this month, in a major victory for Mill, prosecutors said they agreed with his lawyers that he should get a new trial because of questions raised about the arresting officer. The now-retired officer was among a list of police officers the prosecutor's office has sought to keep off the witness stand in cases across the city because of credibility questions.
March 19 (Reuters) - Office Depot Inc:
* OFFICE DEPOT INC CEO GERRY SMITH'S 2017 TOTAL COMPENSATION WAS $16.8 MILLION – SEC FILING‍​ Source text - bit.ly/2IBWNC9 Further company coverage:
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March 19 (Reuters) - Oracle Corp reported a quarterly loss on Monday compared to a year-ago profit as the business software maker recorded a $6.9 billion charge due to changes in the U.S tax law.
The company reported a net loss of $4.02 billion, or 98 cents per share, in the third quarter ended Feb. 28, compared to a profit of $2.24 billion, or 53 cents per share, a year earlier.
Total revenue rose to $9.77 billion from $9.21 billion. (Reporting by Laharee Chatterjee in Bengaluru; Editing by Shounak Dasgupta)
Bloomberg’s Lisa Abramowicz is in for Tom Keene while he’s off on a tropical vacation. On today’s show, Isaac Boltansky, Compass Point Research Director of Policy Research, says the data suggests the Democrats have a tailwind at their back heading into midterms. Bob Michele, JPMorgan Asset Management Chief Investment Officer & Head of Global Fixed Income, Currency, & Commodities, says he can’t remember a time when corporate America had as much financial flexibility as it does now. Paul Sweeney, Bloomberg Intelligence Head of North American Research, reports Facebook is ramping up their spending to protect user data. Mark Travis, Intrepid Capital Management President & CEO, says he’s opportunistic when it comes to his allocations.
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Passion Pit unveiled a sprawling and multifaceted new song, “Somewhere Up There,” the synth pop outfit’s second release in as many days.
The track opens with a sparkling synth arpeggio that builds steadily towards the bombastic under the direction of Michael Angelakos’ warped and winding
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Even as the Kolkata-based company powers its national ambitions by taking local brands to the big stage, it has struck nought with a sanitary napkins brand it bought two years ago. ‘She Comfort’, acquired from Royal Hygiene Care in 2014 is almost invisible in the marketplace today.
This despite the fact that two other brands Emami acquired, Zandu and Kesh King have turned into money spinners and the company has just put its weight behind a male grooming brand, The Man Company. Why has Emami stumbled at the hurdles with this one? Known to leverage the strength of local ...
McCaw is questionable for Saturday's game against the Nuggets with a bruised toe, Connor Letourneau of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
McCaw apparently picked up the injury during Friday's win over the Kings, and it could force him to sit out for second half of the team's back-to-back set. His status should clear up closer to tip-off; Quinn Cook could be in for an uptick in minutes if McCaw and/or Shaun Livingston (personal) don't play Saturday.
In “ How Low Will They Go? ,” Amy Davidson Sorkin writes about Roy Moore and the G.O.P.
'I Wrote This Book Because I Love You' NPR's Scott Simon talks to writer and cartoonist Tim Kreider about his new book of nonfiction essays about women he has known called I Wrote This Book Because I Love You.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam has appointed Kyle Hedrick as circuit judge in Hamilton County.
Hedrick will replace Judge W. Neil Thomas III, who retired after two decades on the 11th Judicial District bench.
Hedrick has practiced alongside Glenna Ramer in the Ramer & Hedrick law firm since 2001. He has also served as an administrative hearing officer for the cities of East Ridge, Collegedale, Red Bank and Chattanooga.
Hedrick earned his law degree from the University of Tennessee in 1987 and his bachelor’s from Lipscomb in 1984. The father of three served as youth minister at Mountain Creek Church of Christ from 2007 to 2013.
Hedrick has also pulled a petition to run for a full eight-year term in August.
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March 31 Online betting firm Betsson said on Friday it was lowering its targeted dividend payout ratio to boost its ability to make acquisitions, sending shares lower.
* Betsson said in a statement its new policy, in effect as of 2017, was an ambition to distribute up to 50 pct of net earnings.
* Earlier policy stated an ambition to distribute up to 75 percent of income after tax to shareholders.
* Betsson said decision to change dividend policy in order to increase company's financial capabilities to be active in consolidation of gaming industry.
* Betsson shares down 2.5 pct at 1155 GMT vs a 1.3 pct rise ahead of the news.
* "The new dividend policy gives Betsson increased capabilities to make acquisitions, which the Board believes will add long-term value to shareholders," Betsson Chairman Pontus Lindwall said in a statement. Source text for Eikon: (Reporting by Johannes Hellstrom, editing by Terje Solsvik)
After a fine start for the lucky ones, cloudy skies with rain across northern England, Wales, the Midlands and East Anglia. Brighter skies to the top and tail of the country lifting temperatures to 16-18C in the extreme south-east of England but elsewhere feeling cooler, even chilly for mid April.
“I wonder, what manner of people will say they stand for justice and give money to people who abuse children,” she said. “What manner of people, after all of what we’ve read, do not understand that they have stolen these children — that they’re not their caretakers, that their parents are their caretakers.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Prosiebensat 1 Media SE, Dicovery Networks Deutschland:
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We respect the will of the British people – in March 2019 the United Kingdom will leave the European Union.
We will leave the Customs Union and be free to negotiate the best trade deals around the world as an independent, open, trading nation.
We will leave the Single Market, because there was a vote for change on June 23rd and that is what we will deliver.
Between us, we have visited 30 countries over the last year, which account for billions of pounds in UK exports. Over the last year alone UK businesses have told us that we have assisted them to achieve exports valued at £41.6 billion.
These visits are a chance for us to show our trading partners around the world what we have to offer as a nation.
When we’ve left the Customs Union, we will build on these relationships by negotiating as an independent nation with the freedom to sign bilateral Free Trade Agreements.
The European Commission’s...
Wyre teenagers can learn to run, swing, and jump their way through obstacles with the help of Wyre Council.
The council is launching a 10 week project to offer parkour at Memorial Park in Fleetwood.
Parkour, also known as free-running, is a non-competitive physical sport that sees people moving through open spaces using running, swinging, rolling, jumping, climbing and vaulting.
The sessions are aimed at 14-19 year olds, and will take place every Wednesday evening from 4pm-6pm starting from today.
The sessions will be delivered by Tom Redfern, a level Two UKCC Parkour coach from Project Z Parkour.
As I’m sure you all know by now, the Barenaked Ladies announced earlier this year that they’ll be playing Burl’s Creek event grounds this summer. When the show was initially announced they teased “special guests”. Those special guests have been announced, and BNL will be joined at Burl’s Creek by Kim Mitchell and the Crash Test Dummies!
Tickets can be purchased through Eventbrite.
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Wisconsin lawmakers will once again hear from the public today, as listening sessions on the proposed state budget continue.
Members of the budget-writing Joint Finance Committee will be in Spooner today, where they will hear up to eight hours of testimony on the budget plan presented by Governor Scott Walker earlier this year. The hearing will take place in the auditorium at Spooner High School from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.
Lawmakers will hold two more hearings this week – one on Tuesday at Ellsworth High School and a final one on Friday at Marinette High School. The committee is expected to begin the work of making changes to the budget proposal sometime next month.
"We're about halfway through the rain season, so we've only got February and March, and they better be a miracle," said climatologist Bill Patzert. "If they're not, we just back-flipped into the drought again."
Medical device manufacturer Medtronic plans to lay off 185 people as it closes its Joliet distribution center, the largest mass layoff among nearly 1,500 upcoming job cuts Illinois employers reported to the state last month.Manufacturing employers drove many of the 1,482 layoffs reported in July to the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. State law requires large employers to give 60 days notice when they are closing a plant or laying off at least a third of their workforce.
On sale this Friday, June 1st at 10 AM PT. We’re playing two shows in Ojai this Father’s Day Weekend at the beautiful Libbey Bowl. One’s on Saturday night, the other’s Sunday morning. Probably worth catching both 😉. Richard Pictures (featuring Time Crisis’ Jake Longstreth for all the TC Heads) is opening at both shows. Tickets at vampireweekend.com
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STRIKER Emmanuel Chabula yesterday scored his seventh goal of the season as Kitwe United beat rivals Power Dynamos to get the city’s bragging rights.“We created chances and managed to score one. Last time we drew [1-1 with Power]. I told the players to score and maintain the lead. I am happy we have won two of our last games,” Kitwe coach Steven Mwansa said in an interview.
Chabula, who netted a hat-trick in the 4-1 win over KYSA last Saturday, headed in a Tom Muzech cross beating Power goalkeeper Lawrence Mulenga in the 44th minute in this Super Division Week 22 encounter.http://epaper.daily-mail.co.zm/
As reported by the Washington Post, US President Donald Trump could be announcing as soon as Thursday plans to impose steel and aluminum tariffs on the US’ closest allies, including Canada, Mexico, and the European Union. Citing unnamed sources, the Washington Post stated that the imports could take effect as soon as Friday. Frustrated over […] The post US to impose steel tariffs on closest allies – Washington Post appeared first on Forex Crunch.
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March 19 (Reuters) - UK’s Gambling Commission on Monday said the maximum stake for fixed odds betting terminals (FOBT) in British betting shops should be cut to 30 pounds ($41.78).
The commission also recommended that the stake on gambling machines offering slots games, like traditional fruit machines, should be limited to two pounds ($2.79).
Fixed odds betting terminals (FOTB), which allow players to bet on the outcome of various games, are an important source of income for high-street bookmakers. ($1 = 0.7180 pounds) (Reporting by Arathy S Nair in Bengaluru, editing by Louise Heavens)
Sri Lanka wins toss, send South Africa in to bat in 2nd test
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bowl first in the second cricket test against South Africa at Newlands on Monday.
With overcast conditions and a green tinge on the pitch, captain Angelo Mathews gave his seam bowlers the opportunity to put the visitors back in the series following Sri Lanka's 206-run loss in the first test.
Sri Lanka made two changes to the XI with batsman Kusal Perera replaced by Upul Tharanga, and 19-year-old fast bowler Lahiru Kumara drafted in for Dushmantha Chameera.
South Africa retained an unchanged lineup as it sought to take an unassailable lead in the three-match series.
Lineups:
South Africa: Stephen Cook, Dean Elgar, Hashim Amla, JP Duminy, Faf du Plessis (captain), Temba Bavuma, Quinton de Kock, Vernon Philander, Keshav Maharaj, Kyle Abbott, Kagiso Rabada.
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YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 3, ARMENPRESS. A man, identified as Elmedin Aliyev, has killed his own father in Baku, Azerbaijan.
The murder happened in the Azerbaijani capital’s Zirya Khazarski district.
Azerbaijani media said the son killed his 57 year old father in his uncle’s home, and later set it on fire.
Forensic expertise showed multiple traumas on the body before it was burnt.
The 21 year old son of the victim, along with two others, have been arrested.
NEW YORK, April 23 Becton Dickinson and Co will acquire C R Bard Inc in a $24 billion deal that will give shareholders of the target about 15 percent of the combined entity, the two medical technology companies said on Sunday.
The "definitive" cash and stock agreement, which has been approved by directors of both companies, values Bard shares at $317.00 each.
(Reporting by Jonathan Spicer and Ramavenkat Raman; Editing by Mary Milliken)
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistani police say they have arrested 22 suspects in the lynching of a university student who was accused of blasphemy.
Salahuddin Mehsud, police chief for the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, said Monday that the 16 students and six university employees are believed to have incited or taken part in the mob that killed 23-year-old Mohammad Mashal Khan last week.
He says no evidence has been found to indicate that Khan committed blasphemy against Islam, which is punishable by death in Pakistan and can incite deadly riots.
The student was beaten and shot to death at a university in the northwestern city of Mardan on Thursday.
Pakistan had recently vowed to combat the sharing of blasphemous material on social media.
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The Italian coach has repeatedly fired shots at the club over their lack of transfer activity in the summer.
He wants a bigger squad to be able to battle on all fronts, and they are already 14 points adrift of Premier League leaders Manchester City.
The club spent in excess of £175million on new recruits with Alvaro Morata, Danny Drinkwater, Antonio Rudiger, Tiemoue Bakayoko and Davide Zappacosta all coming in.
But they also let a large number of squad players leave such as Nemanja Matic, Nathan Ake, Juan Cuadrado, Asmir Begovic, Nathaniel Chalobah and Bertrand Traore to name a few while Kurt Zouma, Tammy Abraham and Ruben Loftus-Cheek were headline names to leave on loan.
HERE COME THE JUDGES - The Texas Supreme court is coming to Longview Thursday. It’s all part of Free community education outreach for Texans to see the high court in action as nine justices will hear oral arguments from two cases in the Belcher Center at LeTourneau University. The event is part of a community education outreach on behalf the court to allow citizens a chance to attend the court in session and experience the legal process. The event is free to the public and for more information: http://greggcountybar.com
HERE COME THE JUDGES - The Texas Supreme court is coming to Longview Thursday. and will hear two cases at LeTourneau University.
Aug 15 (Reuters) - Challenger Ltd
* Fy revenue from ordinary activities $‍1,972.3​ million versus $1,813.3 million
* FY net profit for the year attributable to equity holders $397.6 million versus $327.7 million
* Final dividend 17.5 cents per ordinary share Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Griffin scored 16 points (6-19 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT) to go along with nine rebounds, seven assists and one steal across 36 minutes during Saturday's 111-107 win over the Heat.
Griffin struggled from the field, and from down town in particular, but he rounded out his night by leading the team in assists while finishing second in rebounding. Despite facing two of the top defensive teams in the league since arriving in Detroit, Griffin has averaged a versatile 20 points, 9.5 rebounds and six assists in roughly 36 minutes per night. These numbers are all in line with his season averages, indicating that a similar level of fantasy production can be expected moving forward.
Temperatures will hover between 18 degrees Celsius to 25C in Abu Dhabi, between 20C and 24C in Dubai and between 17C and 24C in Sharjah. Humidity along the coast will be 70-85 per cent.
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Kansas residents are broadening the fight over an oil-related waste disposal well in the Flint Hills into a protest of similar wells across several counties and an effort to lobby lawmakers for regulatory changes.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - The 3rd annual blessing of the boats took place Saturday in Springfield. The event is a part of national boat safety week. Boaters lined up in a parade of boats where a priest blessed them to have a safe summer. The priest hope this serves as a reminder to always practice proper boat safety.
This event is hosted by the Springfield Elks Lodge. The Blessing of the Fleet is a tradition that began centuries ago in Mediterranean fishing communities. While the practice is predominantly a Roman Catholic tradition; the Lake Springfield Blessing of the Boats was nondenominational.
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Total income of Bajaj Hindusthan Sugar increased to Rs1,798.06 crore in the first quarter of this fiscal from Rs 1,379.35 crore in the year-ago period. Photo: iStock
New Delhi: Bajaj Hindusthan Sugar Ltd on Monday reported a net loss of Rs25.08 crore for the quarter ended June on higher expenses.
Its net loss stood at Rs77.38 crore in the year-ago period. Total income increased to Rs1,798.06 crore in the first quarter of this fiscal from Rs 1,379.35 crore in the year-ago period, the company said in a regulatory filing.
Bajaj Hindusthan has 14 sugar mills with cane crushing capacity of 1.36 lakh tonnes per day and alcohol distillation capacity of 800 kilo litres per day.
Besides sugar, the Shishir Bajaj-led Bajaj group has interests in power, ethanol, real estate, personal care products and infrastructure.
Feb 14 Scorpio Gold Corp
* Scorpio Gold Corp says reached a settlement with national EWP to end court proceedings involving its 70 percent indirectly owned subsidiary Mineral Ridge Llc
* Scorpio Gold Corp says settlement allows Scorpio Gold to avoid significant legal fees during a potentially lengthy appeals process
* Scorpio Gold Corp says settlement provides for return of $1.3 million of $2.3 million cash security posted with court Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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The Beekeepers are coming to the Bing Arts Center. The alt.folk trio will perform on June 9 at 8 p.m. as part of the Bing's House Concert series.
Tickets are available through the venue website at bingartscenter.org.
The Beekeepers are an award-winning folk trio from Connecticut. The Bing is at 716 Sumner Ave in Springfield.
Scientists say they are several steps closer to perfecting a method for saving the northern white rhino from extinction.
Writing in the journal Nature Communications, researchers said they have succeeded in creating embryos using frozen northern white rhino sperm and eggs from a southern white rhino.
It is the first time such hybrid embryos have been created, and the scientists from Europe and the United States hope it will provide a pathway to saving the northern white rhino sub-species, of which only two females remain.
Fatu, left, and Najin are the only two female northern white rhinos left in the world
They plan to harvest the females’ egg cells soon and produce “pure” northern white rhinos to be borne by a southern white surrogate in three years.
They are also working on a second method that would see sperm and eggs produced from preserved cells of northern white rhinos.
10 against 12 but still fighting - Sagna blasts referee but hails City spirit
Bacary Sagna criticised the performance of Lee Mason after the referee reduced Manchester City to 10 men in their 2-1 home win against Burnley in the Premier League on Monday.
Fernandinho was sent off for a strong tackle on Johann Gudmundsson in the first period, but Gael Clichy and Sergio Aguero put City in control with two goals in four second-half minutes before Ben Mee scrambled in a consolation for the visitors.
Burnley manager Sean Dyche felt Sagna was fortunate not to have been dismissed for kicking out at George Boyd in a scuffle after Mee's goal, but the full-back criticised Mason on social media despite only being booked for the incident.
"10 against 12.. but still fighting and winning as a team #together #mancity #youfreetothinkwhateveryouwant," Sagna posted on Instagram.
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If it sounds sketchy as hell, that’s because it is. But one silicon valley company reckons it’s found the secret to staying young: injecting the blood of children and young adults. But does it work?
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Walmart offers the Kettler Snow Quad Sled in Red for $45.74 with free shipping. That's the lowest price we could find by $38, although we saw it for $12 less in July. It's designed to be safe and stable even on difficult terrain.
Update: The price has dropped to $43.58.
This weekend and next, Windsorites can delight in the tastes, sounds and traditions of many cultures and many nations without leaving the city!
Cultures will present their greatest music, dance, history, art, and especially the food of their country at various stops all over the city.
This weekend’s village are:
Caribbean Village
Filipino Village
Greek Village
Polish Village
Romanian Village
Hungarian Village
Bavarian Village
Scottish Village
Serbian Village Grachanica
Macedonian Village
Slovak Village
To see village links, check out the Windsor-Essex Summer Festival Guide.
Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett shares the joy with Spanish Court's Andres Cope and Andre Reid during the Caribbean Travel Market at the Atlantis in The Bahamas. Spanish Court in St Andrew has been named Expedia's top VIP Access hotel in the Caribbean for offering the Best Member Service in 2016.
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Marcel Albert Paul pickpocketed elderly people and learned personal information about them at grocery stores in Winnipeg, police say. A man who was wanted by police for allegedly pickpocketing people while hugging them, or conning them into giving up personal information, has been arrested and charged.
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Carl Hiaasen joined the Herald in 1976 and worked as a general assignment reporter, magazine writer and investigative reporter before starting his column in 1985.
Council members also agreed to move ahead on the Cook Park Improvements project.
The city requested that council approve a purchase order on the Cook Park splash pad for "Outdoor Recreation Products" of Elkhorn, Nebraska.
The cost?
Just over $105,000.
The spider-themed splash pad is expected to be open for the 2018 summer season.
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Transport Minister Keiichi Ishii said on Friday that unauthorized technicians had been found certifying vehicles at five Nissan plants that the ministry has been inspecting.
The unauthorized technicians included contract workers, Ishii told a news conference.
"It's extremely regrettable, causing anxiety for users and shaking the foundation of the certification system," he said.
The ministry said it has carried out spot inspections at all of Nissan's six assembly plants in Japan and found stamps of certified technicians were used at five plants on documents to sign off final vehicle checks conducted by non-certified technicians.
Nissan has decided to recall all 1.2 million new passenger cars it sold in Japan over the past three years after discovering final vehicle inspections were not performed by authorized technicians.
Ishii said Nissan was expected to file the recall with the ministry on Friday afternoon.
(Reporting by Maki Shiraki; Editing by Michael Perry)
A few months ago, Glasstire reported on the upcoming lower Manhattan New York show, DoGUMENTA, an exhibition for dogs. The three day DoGUMENTA, which took place August 11-13, was a huge hit among the canines, reports the Associated Press.
The sculptures and installations were quite popular, especially if they contained dog biscuits and other treats that attendees were invited to munch on. Sophisticated art lovers were especially drawn to a work called “Fountain.” Art critics were lifting their hind legs and “expressing” themselves while scribbles of blue streaks were left behind on the white blocks.
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A vehicle crashed into a building in Portageville on Highway 61 Friday.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol responded. Crews called an emergency transport, and at least one person was taken to the hospital.
Rick Manning says the Indians need more contributions from their supporting cast to help out Lindor and Ramirez,
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WARWICK, R.I. (AP) - The scheduled auction of the Rhode Island home of five-time world boxing champion Vinny Paz has been canceled.
The auction of the Warwick home was scheduled for Wednesday but the website of Sullivan & Sullivan Auctioneers says it has been canceled. No reason was given. The auction was announced earlier this month following a foreclosure.
The 55-year-old Paz's three-bedroom house has been subject to liens from both the Internal Revenue Service and the Rhode Island Department of Taxation.
Paz was arrested twice earlier this year. He was charged with assaulting a friend in February. He pleaded no contest in March to assaulting his girlfriend.
Paz is known for his comeback after he broke his neck in a car crash. His story was dramatized in the 2016 film "Bleed for This."
The square gallery space, housed in Hollywood's Goya Studios, is divided into three areas. The pink room, Ito says, is inspired by L.A. sunsets "where the sky is on fire." As day transitions into evening, the sky transforms into a cool blue, which inspired the second room. "And then the moment in between is the dinner," Ito says. "So if you see the lighting, you have the pink and the blue, which is like the moment in between. And that's where everyone is breaking bread and hanging out."
OIL PRICE movements will be mixed this week, with gasoline staying unchanged while diesel and kerosene set to move in different directions.
Diesel will be up by P0.40 per liter while kerosene will be down by P0.55 per liter, oil companies that sent their advisories on Monday afternoon said. The price changes reflect the movements in the international petroleum market.
For most companies, the price adjustments will be implemented at 6 a.m. on Tuesday, March 20.
Last week, the prices of gasoline, diesel and kerosene were cut by P0.35, P0.55 and P1.25, respectively. — Victor V. Saulon
Diego Costa has criticised Chelsea's treatment of him this summer and said he is "not a criminal" as he holds out for a return to Atletico Madrid.
The 28-year-old has not reported for training as he does not want to train with the Blues' reserves, and is happy staying in Brazil and paying club fines until his future is resolved.
"I am waiting for Chelsea to set me free. I didn't want to leave. I was happy. When the manager does not want you, you have to go," he told the Daily Mail.
Lime did not respond to questions about the impounded bicycles. The company’s general manager of San Diego, Zack Bartlett, issued a statement: “We would like to work with the city to explore a more productive approach. Lime has never deployed bikes in Coronado, our smartphone app actively warns riders against parking in Coronado, and we collect and redistribute most of our bikes on a nightly basis. Rather than destroying perfectly good bicycles, we can work towards finding real solutions that benefit both residents and riders.”
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Pour Your Heart Out is on Thursday, February 22nd, 2018 at the Union League of Chicago from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Guests will sample an array of wine, beer, and cocktails while enjoying hors d’oeuvres, a wine pull, and a raffle. This event benefits the thousands of homeless animals the Society cares for each year.
Location: Union League Club is 65 W. Jackson Blvd.
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Temperatures are expected to plunge to a bitter -4C
Freezing conditions will grip the nation overnight as temperatures continue to tumble, with forecasters warning of lows of a bitter -4C possible across Saturday night to Sunday morning.
But the nights will get even colder as the freezing blast this weekend could bring one of the coldest nights of winter with temperatures expected to dip below -10C (14F) on Sunday.
Forecasters warned of wintry conditions as they issued a yellow weather warning for parts of Britain.
It affects the Highlands, Grampian, Strathclyde, South West Scotland, Lothian and Borders, Central Tayside and Fife, North East England, North West England, the West Midlands and Yorkshire and Humber.
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LONDON (Reuters) - Counter-terrorism officers are now involved in the investigation of an incident near the southwestern English city of Salisbury which has left two people in critical condition, London’s police force said on Wednesday.
“Given the recent events in Salisbury, officers from the counter terrorism network are working jointly with colleagues from Wiltshire Police regarding the incident in Amesbury,” the Metropolitan Police said in a statement.
“As Wiltshire Police have stated, they are keeping an open mind as to the circumstances surrounding the incident.”
Police in Wiltshire, where Russian ex-double agent Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia were poisoned with a nerve agent in March, took the rare step of declaring a major incident after a man and a woman were found unconscious on Saturday in Amesbury.
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DECATUR -- It's spring on Decatur's northeast side, or as they call it at Robertson Charter: banner season.
The Wildcat basketball program hoisted yet another banner and passed out rings on Thursday night at its annual awards banquet, this one for a 7AA IESA state championship.
1 Avereon Norman
3 Marlin "MJ" Murphy
10 Damarion Phillips
11 Anthony Smith, Jr.
12 Deeantre Woodland
14 Makhi Wright
15 Cameron France
20 Maruli Carson
21 Christion Harper
22 Terry Tinsley
Coaches: Marlin Murphy, Deandre Harper, Moe Dampeer, Ronnie Staples, Kofi Houston
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North West Legislature SCOPA to Hold MFMA Public Hearings for NW405 Local Municipality
On Wednesday, 14 June 2017, the North West Provincial Legislature's Standing Committee on Provincial Public Accounts (SCOPA) will hold public hearings on the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA) financial statements as at 30 June 2016 with NW405 Local Municipality at Legislature Committee Room 2 at 10h00.
The public hearings will be attended by the Mayor, Municipal Manager including senior management of the municipality, Municipal Public Account Committee, representatives from the Department of Finance, Economy and Enterprise Development; Department of Local Government and Human Settlements and the Auditor General's office.
Members of the media interested to attend should contact Namhla Luhabe on 079 527 0628.
Issued by: North West Provincial Legislature
Penn State men's basketball coach Patrick Chambers said, “Some teams have been home for a couple weeks, and we get to still play.” Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
UPDATE 1-UN aviation agency to assess Gulf airspace closure, host states in Montreal talks
TORONTO, June 14 The United Nations aviation agency said on Wednesday it was reviewing a request from Qatar to intervene after its Gulf neighbours closed their airspace to Qatar flights, part of the region's biggest diplomatic row and trade blockade in years.
Newly appointed Vice-chancellor (VC) of Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur (BRUR) Professor Dr Nazmul Ahsan Kalimullah has said the university will become a world standard place for higher education, research and other activities.
"Necessary steps would be taken to turn BRUR into a modern and time- befitting university and place of excellence for higher education, research and all other related subjects," he said after joining at his new office in the campus in Rangpur on Wednesday.
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HYDERABAD, India (AP) - Police say a blaze at a firecracker warehouse in southern India has killed 11 people.
Police Commissioner V. Ravindra Said says the bodies were charred beyond recognition in Wednesday's fire in Kotalingala, a village in Telangana state.
The cause of the fire is being investigated.
Kotalingala is 200 kilometers (125 miles) north of Hyderabad, the joint capital of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh states.
India has a huge demand for firecrackers, which are used in religious festivals and weddings. There are fatal accidents nearly every year as people work in makeshift factories in the absence of proper safety standards.
Three children had to be taken to hospital after they pricked themselves with used syringes in Perth's north. The boys were playing metres from their home in Ridgewood when they found the needles on a vacant block.
Reality tv star Kim Kardashian will be visiting the White House on Monday to see the US President Donald Trump.
According to Vanity Fair, the beauty entrepreneur has been in talks with Trump’s in-law Jared Kushner for a while, and she’s finally visiting.
Kim will be visiting with her attorney, and they will discuss prison reform with Kushner, before they proceed to meet the president.
Kim is expected to request a pardon for Alice Johnson, a 62-year-old great-grandmother serving a life sentence without parole for a first-time drug offense.
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Class of 1957
The sixtieth reunion for Grand Junction High School’s Class of 1957 will be held September 8–10 at the Grand Vista Hotel. For more information, contact Genevra at 778-9429.
Class of 1962
The 55th reunion for Grand Junction High School’s Class of 1962 will be held September 21–24, 2017. For more information, please call Joyce at 242-5482.
A US foundation collaborates with the Government to provide Guyanese from all ten administrative regions with hearing aids. Ayana George reports.
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[India], Feb 3 (ANI): Communist Party of India (Marxist) general secretary Sitaram Yechury on Saturday hit out at the Center for the introduction of the electoral bond, terming it as 'crony capitalism' and 'violation of the Constitution'.
Yechury, while interacting with the media, stressed on the need to repeal the bond.
"This is nothing but crony capitalism of the highest order. It violates the constitution. It has to be repealed and this is what we have appealed to the Supreme Court," Yechury said.
The Supreme Court on February 2, issued a notice to the Central Government after hearing a petition filed by Yechury challenging the electoral bonds. The top court three-judge bench, headed by Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra, also comprising Justices A. M Khanwilkar and D Y Chandrachud, issued the notice to the Centre on the same. The Centre had in its decision introduced electoral bond in elections, which was challenged by Yechury in the apex court. (ANI)
(CNN) A 17-hour uprising at a prison in Brazil claimed the lives of at least 60 people over the weekend, state-run media reported Monday.
The revolt started Sunday afternoon as part of a rivalry between two criminal organizations at the Anísio Jobim Prison Complex in the city of Manaus, Agencia Brasil reported, citing the country's Public Safety Secretary Sergio Fontes.
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Among the hostages were 74 prisoners and an unknown number of prison guards, Fontes said. Bodies were thrown over the wall of the complex, and at least six people were decapitated, the news agency reported.
Authorities said they did not know how many prisoners might have escaped.
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On a serious note,i think hindus should understand they should not provoke us to make them understand things in their own language.I heard a case few days ago where a muslim man was killed in new year day just for protesing louder music.
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The Guest List – Kaye from Minisnap and the Bats
On the back of the new release from the Bats, and ahead of Minisnap’s show at Nostalgia Festival, we’ve got Kaye Woodward in for the Guest List. She picks tracks from Voom and Bachelorette, and we talk about the separation between the two bands, their similarities and differences. With thanks to NZ on Air.
SHARE COPY LINK Fort Mill scored four runs on four hits in the sixth inning to take an 8-7 lead in game three of the series with Nation Ford to seal the sweep. Both teams now turn their attention to the S.C. 2018 playoffs. Mac Banks
Fort Mill scored four runs on four hits in the sixth inning to take an 8-7 lead in game three of the series with Nation Ford to seal the sweep. Both teams now turn their attention to the S.C. 2018 playoffs. Mac Banks
SAN ANTONIO - A judge ordered a 31-year-old woman who was found guilty in a dangerous dog attack to serve 90 days in jail.
Stanyelle Miles-McCloud will serve jail time on weekends.
Miles-McCloud was already sentenced to 10 years probation following her conviction in January on dangerous-animal attack charges.
Judge Joey Contreras also ordered her to never own a dog.
Related: Couple guilty in dog attack trial
A 70-pound pit bull owned by Miles-McCloud and her 37-year-old husband, Alphonso McCloud, attacked the couple's neighbor, Doris Mixon-Smith, 73, in March 2017.
The attack, which prosecutors described as a mauling, was so severe that Mixon-Smith's left arm was severed above the elbow, and her face was punctured by dog bites.
Related: Dog attack victim: Life 'forever changed' after attack
Alphonso McCloud was sentenced in January to four years in prison.
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INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – A woman is in serious, but stable condition following a Tuesday morning shooting on the city’s northeast side.
The shooting happened just before 2 a.m. in the 3400 block of Maura Lane.
Police on the scene say the woman who was shot was inside a home at the time of the shooting and that the bullets came from outside the residence.
The female victim was transported to the hospital for treatment.
Police have not released information on possible suspects.
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Ex-Police Officer r*pes his friend, 9-Year-Old Daughter In Calabar
The Police have arrested a retired officer of the Nigeria Police Force identified as Mr. Christopher Archibong at the Mbukpa Police station for allegedly defiling a 9 year old girl in Calabar, Cross River State. The mother of the victim, Mrs. Peace Edem Okon said she had gone to the market and left instructions with …
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Plans for a community hub on the Sir John A. Macdonald Secondary School property are "down to the wire" after the Ministry of Education refused a request for $30.1 million to start building it.
"We're pushing harder than ever," said Todd White, chair of the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board. "We're at a critical time right now."
He is turning to the Ministry of Infrastructure to save the proposal with funding by April.
"We have this window of opportunity," said White. "We've thrown everything we can at it. But the final stage requires provincial government support and funding."
"These partners must adhere to strict confidentiality obligations in a way that is consistent with this data policy and the agreements we enter into with them," Facebook says. But the Cambridge Analytica case shows that once information gets into the wild, there are few effective means of limiting where it goes.
OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) - Omaha Police have located the guardians of a young boy found alone earlier today.
Witnesses saw the child, with no adult or caretaker nearby, running barefoot close to Q Street and a portion of Highway 75 known as JFK Freeway.
Police said the boy was nonverbal, and therefore could not provide his name or the names of family members. Investigators said they thought him to be 5 or 6 years old.
According to an OPD press release, It is not known at this time whether any charges will be pursued.
Stay with 3 News Now for more details as this story develops.
A new report into school transport has found some children with special educational needs were negatively impacted by some of the schemes.
The Ombudsman for Children's report has found a number of cases where the provision of school transport was not in the child's best interests.
It finds that for some of the most vulnerable children such as those with disabilities, improvements need to be made.
The report says school transport is a children's rights issue, as the availability of it can be a critical part in fulfilling a child's right to an education.
It calls for greater flexibility within the schemes for children with special educational needs and disabilities.
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A mysterious blast was heard near CRPF camp at Tahab in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Monday, police said. “A mysterious blast occurred outside the 182 battalion CRPF camp at Tahab which caused no loss of any kind,” a senior police official of Pulwama district told Kashmir Reader. Earlier people nearby took the blast as a grenade attack at the hands of militants.—KMS
CORRECTS THE LEAR QUOTE In this photo provided by Albania's National Coastline Agency shows a sketch drawn from Edward Lear, the English artist known mainly for "The owl and the pussy-cat" and other literary nonsense, put at an exhibition in the Tirana. The National Coastline Agency on Thursday, June 8, 2017 opened an exhibition of Lear's sketches made in 1848 during his first trip to Albania.
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× “Severely impaired by alcohol:” Pilot who allegedly passed out in cockpit arrested on suspicion of being drunk
A pilot who allegedly passed out in the cockpit of a Boeing 737 in Canada was arrested on suspicion of being drunk, police said.
Capt. Miroslav Gronych was “behaving oddly before he became unconscious in the cockpit,” Calgary Police said. The 37-year-old Slovak national was due to fly the plane, with 99 passengers and six crew members, from Calgary to Regina and Winnipeg, before flying on to Cancun, Mexico.
He was charged with having control of an aircraft while impaired.
“Initial tests conducted by police indicate the pilot was severely impaired by alcohol,” police said in a statement.
Budget airline Sunwing apologized for their pilot’s behavior and commended the rest of the crew for their diligence in handling what they described as a “very unfortunate matter.”
Sunwing said the plane took off a short time after with a different pilot.
Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan speaks to his supporters in Ankara on Monday and criticises international election observers who have cast doubt on Sunday’s referendum result. The vote, which gave Erdoğan sweeping new powers, has been judged by independent observers to have fallen short of international standards
Creatas/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Big Bird and his “Sesame Street” buddies are taking on a new mission: helping kids learn to cope with stress and trauma.
“Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit offshoot of the long-running children’s program “Sesame Street,” launched the powerful new initiative, which was designed with the help of psychologists, the same week that the nation was rocked by the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history.
The initiative includes materials for parents, caregivers and social workers, as well as video elements featuring the beloved “Sesame Street” Muppets demonstrating the simple exercises to help children to feel safe and cope with the …read more
Baku. 28 December. REPORT.AZ/ Currently, there are 300,000 honey bee families in Azerbaijan, each family gives nearly 10 kg of honey a year.
Report informs, chairman of the animal husbandry at the Ministry of Agriculture Galib Abdulaliyev told reporters: “Of course, this is very low figure.”
He added that in the world practice this figure equals to 20.5 kg.
“The average price of honey in the world market is $ 3.5 per kg. But Azerbaijani honey can be easily sold at $ 8 per kg. Per capita consumption of honey in Azerbaijan amounts to 280 grams. We try to increase this figure to 1 kg. 6,000 people are involved in apiculture in our country. We have capability to double this figure and we will work for this,” he said.
"He's changed my entire life. He cooks for me and taught me how to cook," she told Entertainment Tonight. "He taught me how you can feel better if you eat healthier and exercise  even mentally.
"After my second (vocal chord) surgery, I went into this dark place and he was like, 'You want to workout?' and I was like, 'No, but OK.' But now I love it. I'm obsessed with it, and I've never felt better." Read more here.
Infrastructure Minister Stephenson King says the civil servant responsible for the latest leaking of government documents will be taken to task.
Last Thursday, talk show host and former government Minister Richard Frederick made public some 30 letters, indicating the approval of Direct Awards for various services and procurement of goods.
HOUSTON (AP) – A 66-year-old Texas man on death row for the icepick slaying of a 20-year-old woman in Houston in 1979 has been set for execution. Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg says a judge has signed an order setting Danny Bible for lethal injection June 27 in Huntsville. Bible faces execution for killing Inez Deaton. Evidence showed she went to his house in Houston to use a telephone and later was found stabbed 11 times, raped and dumped on the bank of a bayou. Her killing went unsolved for nearly two decades until his arrest in Fort Myers, Florida, for a Louisiana rape. He told authorities about killing Deaton in Houston and a woman and her baby west of Fort Worth in North Texas. Records show he’s confessed to four killings.
The second album in nine years for Milwaukee hard-rockers Blame It On Cain reveals just how much vocals can inform the perception of a band. For all of BIOC’s assured moves that blur the line between classic hard rock and current commercial radio metal, lead singer Sam Boettcher maintains the youthful, urgent tone of a kid fronting a fledgling pop punk band. What could have been an annoyance or distraction turns instead to be a fortuitous dichotomy that doesn’t wear out its welcome over the course of Big Down Under ’s eight songs.
The one song the band claims to be their punk effort, oddly, finds Boettcher in one of his more mature moments. And it still sounds pretty metallic. When Steve Draganchuk and Steven Anderson employ their respective guitar and bass on power chords, riffs and solos, the heaviness quotient increases considerably. The quartet’s versatility extends to a respectable acoustic-led, mid-tempo power ballad and a Stone Temple Pilots remake that isn’t executed to out-grunge the original.
Former NBA basketball star Dennis Rodman presents gifts comprising of autographed basketball jerseys, bath soaps and two books, titled "Where's Waldo?" and "Trump The Art of the Deal" to North Korea's Sports Minister Kim Il Guk, right, Thursday, June 15, 2017, in Pyongyang, North Korea. Standing on his left is Joseph Terwilliger, Columbia University academic. Kim Kwang Hyon AP Photo
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A pair of green sea turtles previously found close to death were nursed back to health at an Auckland marine rehabilitation centre, and released back to the sea on Thursday, March 15.Oscar and Kiwa were released off the shore of Tutukaka, on New Zealand’s North Island, after spending about two years at Sea Life Kelly Tarlton’s. Both were found on Ninety Mile Beach suffering from various ailments, including infections, dehydration and cold shock.Rescuers said the turtles had gained about 15 kg since their rescue, and had been tagged so that their progress can be tracked, Newshub reported. Credit: Sea Life Kelly Tarlton’s via Storyful
Photo highlights: Decanter Italy Encounter 2018
The Decanter Italy Fine Wine Encounter was held at The Landmark Hotel in London, on Saturday 2 June 2018.
See highlights of the day below, or our live social media feed here.
Thanks to all of the producers and partners who helped to make it a great day, including Riedel, Tŷ Nant, WaterAid, and the Wine & Spirit Education Trust.
A New York company that sells soup from the recipes of the chef who was the real-life model of the Soup Nazi on "Seinfeld" has filed for bankruptcy.
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The filing from Soupman Inc. comes less than a month after its chief financial officer was arrested on charges of cheating the government out of employment-related taxes. The CFO has pleaded not guilty.
Soupman Inc. is based in Staten Island and sells soups made from the recipes of Al Yeganeh. He and his New York soup stand were the inspiration for the "Seinfeld" character, with the catchphrase "No soup for you!"
The company said Tuesday it needs to seek bankruptcy protection in part because of "recent company developments" but store shelves will continue to carry its products including lobster bisque and mulligatawny.
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What are you doing for Valentine's Day? Some people are happy with the familiar gifts like candy and flowers, but others are looking for something new.While it's common to celebrate by reaching for the sweets, Porkchop restaurant in Chicago has a savory option: the bacon bouquet.The strips of bacon are rolled into rosettes, deep fried and put on plastic stems. For a dozen, it costs $40. For six, it costs $20. There is already quite a bit of interest in the flowers you can eat."We received quite a few orders. People are actually impressed, they are loving them. And what's not to love? It's bacon," said Jovanis Bouargoub, owner of Porkchop.And it seems that's what Valentine's Day is all about.
The clock is ticking on a million dollars for one lucky Texan who has yet to cash in a winning lotto ticket.
The Texas Lottery Commission says a million dollar mega-millions ticket sold in December of last year will expire at 5pm central time Wednesday.
The ticket was purchased at a gas station in Austin. While the lottery deadline can be extended for some members of the military, most tickets expire 180 days after the drawing, and unclaimed prize money goes back to state programs.
In this case the money would go to the Foundation School Fund, which helps to pay for public education in Texas.
The winning numbers for that drawing were 16-22-40-41-59 with Mega Ball 8.
All the winner has to do is sign the back of the ticket at contact the Texas Lottery to claim their prize.
A suspected organiser of the St Petersburg subway suicide bombing that killed 14 passengers has been arrested.
Russia's Federal Security Service said the suspect was arrested in Odintsovo, a city just outside Moscow. It said the suspect was armed with a pistol and is of central Asian origin.
The bomber in the April 3 blast was from Kyrgyzstan. The impoverished, predominantly Muslim countries in central Asia are seen as fertile ground for Islamic extremists and thousands of their citizens are believed to have joined the Islamic State group.
The FSB said the man arrested on Monday is believed to have helped prepare the suicide bomber.
At least eight other people have been arrested in connection with the bombing.
Senator Fights for Freedom of the Press
Michaela Madison Reporting
(Washington D.C.) A U.S. Senator from Ohio is fighting for the rights of the press.
Following reports this week that reporters’ access to conduct interviews in Senate hallways would be restricted, Senator Sherrod Brown took to the floor to fight for freedom of the press.
“Our founders enshrined freedom of the press in the Bill of Rights for a reason. You can’t have a functioning Democracy without freedom of the press.”
Brown argued that a journalists’ entire job is to ask tough questions and to challenge powerful interests.
“While in church we comfort the afflicted, journalists afflict the comfortable.”
He noted, supporting a proactive press corps has rarely been more important.
“When you hide from the press you hide from the American people.”
Brown called the restrictions, “outrageous.”
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Anthony Joshua's heavyweight title defence against longtime champion Wladimir Klitschko will be broadcast on both Showtime and HBO in the United States.
The two premium cable networks worked out an unusual agreement to televise the April 29 fight from London, with Showtime airing the fight live and HBO doing it later in the evening on a delayed broadcast.
Both networks will use their own announcers for the bout.
Joshua, the British 2012 Olympic gold medallist , has fought exclusively for Showtime, while Klitschko has long had a deal with HBO for his fights.
Scottsdale is hosting its final Green Building Lecture of the season as ventilation and air conditioning specialist Jim Clark will discuss ways to cut cooling costs.
The free program is slated for 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, June 7 at the Granite Reef Senior Center, 1700 N. Granite Reef Road. Mr. Clark will discuss ductless mini-split cooling technology for room-by-room temperature control, comfort and energy savings as well as the advantages to the system, a press release states.
Used for decades in Europe and Asia, “ductless” mini-split heat pumps differ from traditional home cooling and heating systems. Instead of leaky and bulky duct work, ductless mini-split heat pumps use an indoor unit connected to an outdoor unit via refrigerant lines.
Up to eight indoor units can be attached to one outdoor unit, allowing for different temperature settings in various locations in the house, according to a release.
The Scottsdale Independent is published monthly and mailed to 75,000 homes and businesses in Scottsdale.
LOS ANGELES:- Niall Horan has announced an extensive UK and Europe tour. The 24-year-old musician is gearing up for the release of his debut solo album ‘Flicker’ - which hits shelves on October 20 - and after having announced tours in support of the record across America and Australia, the Irish native has now taken to social media to reveal details of a UK and European leg. The shows, which take place in early 2018, will see the ‘Slow Hands’ hitmaker travel around the UK and Ireland in March, visiting cities including Dublin, Belfast, Manchester, Glasgow, London, Cardiff, Bournemouth, and Brighton.
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Samsung Electronics Co Ltd will announce this month the results of an investigation into what caused some of its Galaxy Note 7 smartphones to catch fire, the JoongAng Ilbo newspaper reported on Monday citing unnamed sources. An exchanged Samsung Electronics' Galaxy Note 7 is seen at company's headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, October 13, 2016.
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FAIRBANKS — A man has been charged with murder in the death of his infant daughter after allegedly shaking the baby.
A criminal complaint states that James Lee Jimieson, 22, of Fairbanks took the baby to a hospital on May 11, saying she was lethargic and wouldn’t eat, Fairbanks Daily News-Miner reported.
Tests showed the baby had extensive internal bleeding and bruising in her brain that was likely the result of non-accidental trauma. She died days later.
Police said Jimieson gave multiple explanations for what could have caused the baby’s injuries before telling investigators that he had shaken her, causing her head to hit his own once or twice.
The state’s online court record system did not immediately show an attorney for Jimieson.
So many wonderful things have been happening of late but not everyone is as happy as you about the changes taking place. If you find that you gain from what another person has lost be smart and get some of the benefit back to them.
Later this year, Medicaid expansion initiatives are expected to be on the ballot in at least three more states, including Idaho, Nebraska and Utah. The District of Columbia has also expanded Medicaid eligibility.
LONDON — Roger Federer and Serena Williams are both back on Centre Court at Wimbledon on Wednesday as they look to advance to the third round.
Federer will play Lukas Lacko of Slovakia as he continues his quest for a record-extending ninth title at the All England Club. Williams then faces Bulgarian qualifier Viktoriya Tomova as she goes for a 16th straight match win at the tournament — having missed last year while pregnant.
Australian Open champion Caroline Wozniacki and last year’s men’s runner-up, Marin Cilic, are also back in action as they try to avoid more upsets at the tournament. Three of the top-10 seeded men lost in the first round, while former champions Maria Sharapova and Petra Kvitova also went out on Tuesday.
The forecast calls for more sunny skies, although there is a 30 per cent chance of rain showers in the afternoon.
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A pet bird christened Van Diesel had a lucky escape — after making a detour into a busy car garage.
The feathered friend was spotted flying around Arnold Clark Car and Van rental on Prestwick Road in Ayr.
SSPCA animal rescue officer, Sheena MacTaggart, said: “The mechanics at Arnold Clark were very concerned about the bird being in the cold garage overnight.
“Thankfully they were able to catch the little bird when he flew into a pick up and the mechanic, called Curtis, was able to catch him and get him into a box until I got there.
“He was taken to our centre in Ayr, where he was named Van Diesel, before we were able to reunite him with his owner.”
Anyone concerned about the welfare of an animal should contact the Scottish SPCA animal helpline on 03000 999 999.
Yesterday, Spin Master blew everyone's minds with the announcement that its latest iteration of Hatchimals, Hatchimals Surprise, would include twin creatures within each hatching egg. Whether identical or fraternal, these adorable twins will interact with each other and your child (one twin the chatty sibling, the other the dance-loving sibling). Spin Master revealed that there would be two new species of Hatchimals within the bigger twin eggs — the Peacat and the Giraven — but Walmart is adding even more to the surprise with an exclusive species available only via its online and in-store shelves: the Zuffin.
The adorable creatures have working wings just like the Peacat and Giraven, but they sport sweet zebra stripes on pink, purple, and blue fur. Scroll through to see pictures of these exclusive twins, and grab your kiddos a Hatchimals Surprise Zuffin Egg ($65, includes bonus Hatchimals bracelet inside) today, only at Walmart.
Arnold Allen, a 23-year-old featherweight prospect in the UFC, has avoided serving any jail time for his part in an incident this past Christmas.
Allen will have his five-month prison sentence suspended for 12 months, but he must pay about $4,200 in compensation, perform 150 hours of community service and follow a home curfew for one month, according to the Ipswich Star.
This past December, Allen was defending his girlfriend when he went on the attack himself, according to the report. He was “lashing out as he flailed away,” assaulting and punching six women.
Inside the Octagon, Allen (12-1) is a perfect 3-0, including a recent win over Makwan Amirkhani in March.
If you didn't already think the motorcycle riders at the Isle of Man TT were completely nuts, then watch this and think again. James Hillier lost it coming over a crested sweeper named Ballagarey Corner, going faster than any mere mortal would dare.
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Two patrons were wounded in a shooting at Caprice this morning.
CAPE TOWN – Three people have been arrested in connection with a shooting at a Camps Bay nightclub.
Two patrons were wounded in a shooting at Caprice this morning.
The suspects were nabbed near the night club shortly after the incident.
Police say a firearm was also recovered in the car they were travelling in
The police's Fredrick van Wyk says the motive of the shooting is unclear.
“One victim was shot in the abdomen and the other was shot on his arm. Police opened an attempted murder case for further investigation.”
37 things to do in Cleveland this July 2018: Fireworks, foodie events, festivals and more
Summer is heating up Northeast Ohio, and you'll find no shortage of things to do this July. From nightlife to family fun, there's a little something for everyone.
See fireworks blast off for the Fourth of July. Check out cutting-edge art as Cleveland debuts its huge FRONT Triennial. Hop along in America's biggest bounce house. Soak up the sun at beach parties, check out live music, indulge in foodie fests and more.
This is your guide to some of the best happenings all over town.
There were several reasons why a Fulton County judge decided to deny the Dougherty County Commission's request for a restraining order on the Certificate of Need for the Lee County Medical Center.
The Cuba FFA is holding a community breakfast on Wednesday, February 22 from 6:30-8 a.m. at the Cuba High School Ag Department shop, located behind the high school.
The menu consists of pancakes, sausage, and biscuits and gravy, as well as beverages. The community is invited to attend.
A Los Angeles sheriff's deputy has been charged with sexually assaulting six inmates within six months.
Prosecutors say 31-year-old Giancarlo Scotti was charged Wednesday with six felony counts of sexual activity with a detainee.
He's accused of assaulting female inmates at the Century Regional Detention Facility between March and September 2017.
Scotti was arrested in September after authorities said he went into a cell with the two inmates and engaged in sex acts with them.
A third woman filed a federal civil rights lawsuit in November alleging he forced her to perform oral sex on him at least a month before his arrest.
Sheriff's department spokeswoman Nicole Nishida said Wednesday that Scotti remained on paid leave.
His attorney did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Minister of Health Adrian Dix answers reporter questions at a press conference Monday about reduce wait times for dental surgeries, and if so by what percentage.
Well it looks like the TV show Lip Sync Battle will be coming to an end after This Thursday night’s episode. Ok, the show isn’t actually ending, but this week’s performance is probably going to blow up TVs around the world.
Why? Two words…Kate Upton!
Yes, THE Kate Upton…this year’s cover girl of the Sport’s Illustrated Swimsuit Edition. If seeing her half naked in the magazine just doesn’t do it for you, we’ve got you covered. While this is only a clip of Thursday night’s Lip Sync Battle, it’s enough to make you day!
Gentlemen, get ready to pick your mouth up off the floor, Kate will be lip-syncing to none other than Britney Spears’ “Hit Me Baby One More Time.” Complete with schoolgirl outfit and crawling around on the floor super sexy-like. Even Chrissy Teigen can’t her eyes off Upton.
Sorry Ricky Martin, but you don’t stand a chance!
Mr. and Mrs. Don Theisen of Forest Lake are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Hannah Theisen, to Rico Roman, son of Deb and Harvey Roman of Ellsworth, Wisconsin.
Hannah, a graduate of Brown College in radio broadcasting, is a sales manager with The Lumber Exchange Building downtown Minneapolis.
Mr. Roman is owner of Rico Roman Productions and is the regional videographer for ION Studios.
A November wedding is being planned.
But a New Year's bash in an upscale club in Istanbul's Besiktas municipality turned into yet another bloodbath, with at least 39 revelers killed and almost 70 people hospitalized after an unknown attacker entered the club and started shooting. "We were having fun, at first we thought it was a fight then there was a lot of gunfire," eyewitness Yunis Turk told CNN after police secured the Reina nightclub in the neighborhood of Ortakoy.
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Caesar Rodney’s Morgan Desaulniers (1) clears the ball from in front of her net in the DIAA semifinals game at Dover High School against the Charter School of Wilmington. Jason Minto, The News Journal
Phil Barker, Zach Smith, and Robert Greer of Town Mountain play the Festival of the Bluegrass in 2017. This year's event is June 7 to 10. Matt Wickstrom kentucky.com
Raynor has joined EFPR Group and will be working in the Rochester office as a human resources generalist and recruiter.
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Kevin Hart Watch Out for That Train!!!
Kevin Hart's Super Bowl Near Miss, Dodges Train in Minneapolis
EXCLUSIVE
Kevin Hart pulled a great escape Friday ... narrowly dodging a passenger train!
For one scary second, it looked like Kev might become the first casualty of the Super Bowl LII events in and around Minneapolis. We got him leaving Cowboy Jack's in downtown, and started talking about the "Martin" reboot. Kevin was so excited to talk about it ... neither he, nor our photog, noticed the light rail train coming down the tracks.
Watch his security team spring into action, but really ... you gotta watch for the look on Kevin's face when he hears the train's horn sound.
Happy to report, crisis averted.
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MIAMI (WSVN) - A woman was suddenly struck by a hit-and-run driver at a parking lot in Miami, Monday.
Police said a driver crashed into the woman and sped away from the parking lot, located along West Flagler Street and 47th Avenue.
The woman suffered a black eye and was taken to Coral Gables Hospital.
If you have any information on this crime, call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a $1,000 reward.
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PEPPER PIKE, Ohio -- Identity theft, fraud/illegal use of credit cards (felony); Shaker Boulevard: A resident, 36, with a New York City address as well, came to the police station on Oct. 1 to report that someone had stolen her personal information and fraudulently used her credit cards, making illegal charges on her accounts. An investigation is pending.
Damage to private property, Landerwood Road: A resident, 77, reported on the morning of Sept. 30 that their mailbox was struck overnight by an unknown driver. A piece of broken trim that appeared to be from the suspect's car was collected from the scene as part of the investigation.
Warrant served, Shaker Boulevard: A woman, 26, from the Cleveland Central neighborhood, arrived at the police station late Sept. 30 to turn herself in on a Pepper Pike warrant.
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(HealthDay News) -- Political change may be a source of stress and anxiety, research from the American Psychological Association confirms.
About 2 in 3 Americans say concern about the future of their country is a cause of significant stress. Moreover, 57 percent of Americans say they are stressed by the political environment.
The association suggests these strategies to manage stress in times of political change:
Stay informed, but recognize if you need to take a break from watching or reading political news.
Recognize similar beliefs with others, even if they do not fully share your viewpoints.
Get involved in your community.
Take care of yourself by eating properly and getting plenty of sleep.
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Tonight on Pretty Late (Oct 6th)! The Political Round Table is back in action with: Ken Jakubowski, Dave Lundy and Erik Elk. Listen in as the group engages in intense political discussion both statewide and nationally. Todd Belcore also joins the show to discuss an event he has coming up at The Harold Washington Cultural Center.
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"Ole and Lena's 50th Wedding Anniversary and Vow Renewal"
March 18, 2017 at 8pm
Lena saw a couple renew their vows on Dr. Phil and decides that's what she and Ole are going to do for their 50th wedding anniversary; but the only thing on Ole's mind these days is the Lodge's ice fishing tournament, and how he and his neighbor, Sven, are going to win the "whole deal." Will Lena get Ole to the altar to renew his vows? Will Ole talk Sven into covering for him so they can both fish in the tournament? Find out in this comedy about love, marriage, and growing old together.
The box office at 2519 Northwestern Avenue is open from noon to 6pm weekdays; weekend hours vary. The Racine Theatre Guild is a community theatre offering a wide variety of affordable entertainment and enrichment opportunities. For reservations and information, call 262-633-4218 or go online to www.racinetheatre.org
Price: Tickets for all other individual shows run $18 for adults, $16 for seniors and $13 for students.
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Veteran actress Rekha along with Maharashtra Governor C. Vidyasagar Rao will honour Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan with the Yash Chopra Memorial Award here later this month.
The fourth edition of the event, which commemorates the late filmmaker Yash Chopra by honouring excellence in various spheres of cinema like acting and music, will be held on February 25, the organisers said in a statement.
Shah Rukh has been part of the Hindi film industry for over two decades and has worked in films like Darr, Dil To Pagal Hai, Veer-Zaara and Jab Tak Hai Jaan, helmed by Chopra.
The award jury comprised of Pamela Chopra -- widow of Yash Chopra -- and Bollywood luminaries like Hema Malini, Boney Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, Simi Garewal and Padmini Kolhapure.
According to Leichtman Research estimates from the first quarter of 2017, there are more Netflix subscribers in the U.S. (50.85 million) than there are customers for major cable TV networks (48.61 million) . While it doesn't mean Netflix is bigger than TV because it doesn't account for the 33.19 million satellite viewers, it represents a huge milestone for a streaming service that had half as many users just 5 years ago. Engadget reports:
June 29, 1950 – April 14, 2017
Steven Simons, age 66, of Elk River, passed away on April 14, 2017 at his home.He was preceded in death by father, Ray “Shorty” Simons.Steve is survived by his mother, Bernadine Simons; sister, Beverly (Don) Goerisch; wife, Candace; sons, Frank and Ray (Danielle); grandsons, Frank and Raymond; many other relatives and friends.No services will be held according to his wishes.“If you’ve taken part of a man’s time, you’ve taken part of his life.”Dare’s Funeral Home 763-441-1212www.daresfuneralservice.com
Governor Andrew Cuomo (D-NY) says the suspect who detonated a bomb at the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan was likely influenced by radical content online.
Joe Thuney will be looking for a second Super Bowl ring Sunday when he lines up at guard for the New England Patriots. And while he's quickly become a key piece of the Patriots offensive line in his second season in Foxboro, it wasn't that long ago that Thuney was taking the field for North Carolina State.
While it's believed Vegas Golden Knights General Manager George McPhee already has consummated some prearranged unannounced trades, Wild GM Chuck Fletcher said Wednesday there's nothing concrete completed yet with the Wild. Fletcher has talked to McPhee and assistant GM Kelly McCrimmon since February and will continue to do so after Vegas receives each team's protected and exposed lists Sunday morning.
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A 12-year-old Larne girl is seeking support for a forthcoming coffee morning.
Abbey Henderson will be holding the fundraiser in aid of the Macmillan Cancer Support charity at The Cliff, in Seacourt, on Saturday September 9, from 11.00 am until 2.00 pm.
Although Abbey is a keen baker, she needs a helping hand and is asking others, particularly the local bakeries, if they would also like to donate a cake.
Abbey, who says that she loves to bake, added: “I have always wanted to do a coffee morning.”
If anyone can would like to donate a cake, they should contact Abbey’s mum Lesley Henderson on 07821 372159.
The head of Poland's Supreme Court says she will defy a controversial new law requiring judges to retire at the age of 65.
The new law has automatically retired 27 out of 72 sitting supreme court judges against their will.
Chief justice Malgorzata Gersdorf has branded the reforms a "purge"
Bakyt Tynalieva was appointed Chairwoman of the High Attestation Commission of Kyrgyzstan. The Department of Public Relations and Mass Media of the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic reported.
According to it, the corresponding decree was signed by the Prime Minister Sapar Isakov. Bakyt Tynalieva was Deputy Chairwoman of the High Attestation Commission of the Kyrgyz Republic .
Its former head Abdyrakhman Mavlyanov was dismissed in accordance with submitted application last month.
Another order appointed Nurlan Atabaev as his deputy.
Earlier it was reported that «in order to improve the state policy in the field of attestation of scientific and pedagogical personnel of the highest qualification,» the HAC chairman is now appointed by the Prime Minister.
NEW YORK (AP) - They're homeless, but a group of men and women from Texas has made it to Carnegie Hall.
The storied New York City concert hall is the venue Wednesday evening for a performance by the Dallas Street Choir, all singers recruited from urban streets and homeless shelters that have been performing since 2015.
About 20 members of the choir were to be joined by 17 residents of a Manhattan homeless shelter.
Concert proceeds benefit homeless services charities.
Dallas Street Choir conductor Jonathan Palant has also brought in some world-class musical luminaries for the performance. They include mezzo-soprano Frederica von Stade, soprano Harolyn Blackwell and composers Jake Heggie and Stephen Schwartz.
Carnegie Hall archivist Gino Francesconi says it is the first time the hall has featured a musical ensemble of homeless performers.
Two teens were injured on Sunday afternoon after a UTV hit a ditch a rolled over in Bullard Township near Wahoo Valley.
A 17-year-old male driver was traveling east along County Road 7 when it hit the ditch on the north side of the road before rolling over.
The driver received a laceration on his chin and sustained other minor injuries. He was transported to Lakewood Hospital by a family member.
A 19-year-old female passenger sustained injuries to her left hip, leg, and ribs. She was transported to Lakewood Hospital by Staples Ambulance before being flown to St. Cloud Hospital by North Memorial Air Care.
Both teens were wearing seat belts at the time of the crash, but they were not wearing helmets.
Cougar Quarterback Jake Simmons leapt, once again, into the end zone for a touchdown against Casa Grande.
The pinewood derby is a tradition for Cub Scouts, but Sullivan Boy Scout Troop 556 is scrambling to figure out what they're going to do after someone stole its brand new trailer with an aluminum pinewood derby track inside. Jackson said the kids worked hard selling popcorn to raise money to buy the $2,000 track.
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Final preparations are in the works, for Mobile’s only marathon on January 8th. The Servis 1st. Bank, First Light Marathon, presented by the Mobile Sports Authority, benefits L’arche Mobile. L’arche provides homes for adults with disabilities. The L’arche residents have been very busy making all of the medals and canvas awards that will be given to each of the 2700 runners. Executive Director, Marty O’Malley says, “One of the buzzes on social media…they aren’t just any medal. They are hand-decorated by our residents. It’s not like you are getting a medal in China. They are hand-produced in Mobile, Alabama.”
Runner Daniel Holley is taking part in the relay. He loves the winding course through Mobile. “It’s an incredible finish. You have the L’arche Foundation residents cheering you on and handing you a handmade medal that they spent a long time working on.”
The marathon kicks off at 7:30AM, Sunday January 8th. For more information: http://firstlightmarathon.com/.
A lightning flashes across the sky in Anshun City, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Aug. 12, 2017. (Xinhua/Lu Wei)
A lightning flashes across the sky in Anshun City, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Aug. 12, 2017. (Xinhua/Lu Wei)
A lightning flashes across the sky in Anshun City, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Aug. 12, 2017. (Xinhua/Lu Wei)
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•Sept. 25, 2017 – Oct. 1, 2017 – 21 Calls for service: 6 law enforcement information reports resulting in ongoing investigations; 2 traffic complaints; 3 citizen assists; 2 vehicle unlocks; 2 animal complaints; 3 agency assists; 3 traffic stops; proactive patrols of the business district and residential areas.
Anyone with any information on any area crime is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 406-778-2222.
AdvanFort: the firm is delighted that an Indian appeals court has acquitted and released the 35 crew members and security personnel who were aboard the MV Seaman Guard Ohio when it was illegally detained on October 12, 2013.
The Indian Government’s unlawful seizure of the Seaman Guard Ohio and four-year imprisonment of these men on unfounded charges was a gross violation of international law and basic human rights. AdvanFort has expended significant resources and effort to seek the release of these wrongfully detained men and is pleased that justice finally has prevailed.
The men of the Seaman Guard Ohio have demonstrated incredible strength and resilience during their prolonged captivity under horrific conditions. Although they never can recover the time they have lost, AdvanFort sincerely hopes that these courageous men and their families now can begin to heal and rebuild their lives.
The St. Louis Cardinals announced on Thursday that Hall of Fame outfielder Lou Brock is undergoing treatment for a blood cancer called multiple myeloma.
Despite the current health issues, Brock appears upbeat, telling MLB.com, "We (he and wife Jackie) count ourselves blessed that I am receiving the best possible medical treatment, and we look forward to seeing many more Cardinal World Series Championships in the future."
Brock had part of his left leg amputated in 2015, from complications with diabetes.
Brock played 16 seasons with the Cardinals, 19 total. He still owns the career National League stolen base record at 938. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1985.
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A Vietnamese-Czech man, identified only as Long N.H., 47, stands trial on Tuesday for the alleged kidnapping of a Vietnamese ex-oil baron in Berlin. Germany put on trial the only suspect held over what it calls a brazen Cold War-style kidnapping by Vietnamese secret agents that has bruised bilateral ties. The accused allegedly rented the van used in last year's abduction of a fugitive Vietnamese state company official in a central Berlin park. Photo: AFP
At the signing on Tuesday, Pruitt said the proposed regulation would ensure that "the science that we use is going to be transparent, it's going to be reproducible, its going to be able to be analyzed by those in the marketplace … so that we can enhance confidence in our decision-making."
That Seiko seriously underplays its undoubted luxury credentials is a given both within the industry and among collectors. These credentials are underpinned by severely elegant Grand Seiko watches and a stunning Sonnerie watch produced under the Credor label. The reticence is usually, and somewhat adequately, explained away by the need to avoid confusing the market for Seiko’s basic offering.
Grand Seiko, at least, has been available in Europe and the US for a few years now, but the more exotic Credor watches have been strictly for domestic consumption. Pleasingly, that’s all changed with the opening of boutiques in Madison Avenue and, now, Knightsbridge.
MILTON, N.H. (AP) — Officials with a New Hampshire electric utility say a bird flew into a substation and knocked out power for thousands of customers.
Eversource officials say power was restored before 8 a.m. Wednesday after the bird flew into the Milton substation. WMUR-TV reports power went out for about 10,000 people around 7 a.m. that morning.
School officials in Milton decided to cancel classes for the day because of the power problems.
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SEATTLE — Richaud Gittens made a pair of free throws with 16 seconds left to give Seattle a 55-54 victory over Utah Valley on Saturday night.
Brandon Randolph scored eight straight points for the Wolverines to give them a 54-51 lead with 1:14 to play. Jordan Hill's jumper pulled Seattle to 54-53 with a minute left.
Randolph missed a 3-point shot and Morgan Means missed a 3 for the Redhawks, but Gittens was fouled pulling in the offensive board and then made ensuing free throws. Following a Utah Valley timeout, Kenneth Ogbe missed a 3-pointer to end it.
Aaron Menzies had 15 points, 12 rebounds and six blocks to lead Seattle (16-8, 5-2 Western Athletic Conference). Means added 14 points, Hill had 10 and Gittens finished with nine.
Feds add a week for comments about Superfund proposal
GRENADA, Miss. (AP) — Federal officials are giving people another week to comment about whether a polluted Mississippi industrial site should go on the national Superfund cleanup list.
Listing the Rockwell International Wheel & Trim site in Grenada would make it eligible for long-term cleanup money.
Forty-two comments had been submitted as of Monday, when the comment period was scheduled to end.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency extended it until March 26.
Ohio-based Ice Industries now operates part of the 40-acre complex as Grenada Stamping.
The industrial solvent trichloroethene was used there in manufacturing and chrome plating. It's been found on site, in an adjacent neighborhood, in a creek and at a dump site. Residents of the Eastern Heights neighborhood have long complained about contamination.
Comments may be mailed or submitted online at www.regulations.gov/ .
Jim Brown Hopes Browns Take Saquon Barkley ... With #1 Pick
Jim Brown Hopes Browns Take Saquon Barkley with #1 Pick
EXCLUSIVE
Jim Brown wants Cleveland to take a RUNNING BACK with the 1st overall pick in the NFL Draft ... and he's crossing his fingers for Saquon Barkley.
The Hall of Famer was out in D.C. on Tuesday -- just days before he flies out to Texas to announce the 2nd round pick for his former team.
So, with the 1st round kicking off on Thursday night ... we had to ask for Brown's wish list.
"I think Mr. Barkley would be a wonderful addition to the Cleveland Browns," Brown tells TMZ Sports ... "I would hope that they pick him number one."
Brown says he doesn't have any inside information on Cleveland's draft plans -- but adds, "I really like him."
As for the unsolvable puzzle in Cleveland ... quarterback ... Jim says there are 4 solid guys, but he doesn't have a clear-cut favorite.
Stay tuned ...
The monster - serving a whole life term for ten murders - was diagnosed with irreversible glaucoma in July.
An insider said: “It's already affected her sight. She's wearing her specs all the time.
“She's told people she'll kill herself if she ends up blind. But apart from her vision, she's fit as an ox.”
West, 64, is said to be distraught over the prospect of losing her cushy lifestyle at HMP Low Newton, near Durham.
A West Fargo man, who's already in trouble with the law, could be facing upwards of 50 years in prison on child pornography charges. Neil Harden Buck Jr. is charged with 10 counts of child pornography, after agents with the North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation found pictures and videos on his phone of young girls posing nude and performing sexual acts.
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*Czech Nov Inflation 2.6% Vs. 2.9 In Oct, Consensus 2.6%
Czech Nov Inflation 2.6% Vs. 2.9 In Oct, Consensus 2.6%
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Wakanda's reign over America shows no signs of waning. "Black Panther" is king of the U.S. box office for the third straight weekend.
Studio estimates Sunday say the Marvel movie brought in $65 million this weekend, easily outpacing new releases "Red Sparrow" and "Death Wish."
"Black Panther" has now grossed $500 million domestically after three weeks of release. It's the third fastest film to reach the $500 million plateau and is now in the top 10 all time in U.S. box office, not adjusted for inflation.
Fox's "Red Sparrow," featuring Jennifer Lawrence as a Russian ballerina-turned-super-spy, earned $17 million in its first weekend.
"Death Wish," MGM's reboot of the Charles Bronson action franchise starring Bruce Willis, was third with $13 million.
LONDON The wife of the man who killed four people near the British parliament last week said on Tuesday she totally condemned the attack, offering her sympathy to his victims.
Khalid Masood drove a car through a crowd of pedestrians on Westminster Bridge on Wednesday, killing three and injuring about 50, then ran through the gates of parliament and fatally stabbed a police officer before he was shot dead.
"I am saddened and shocked by what Khalid has done," Rohey Hydara said in a statement. "I totally condemn his actions. I express my condolences to the families of the victims that have died, and wish a speedy recovery to all the injured."
(Reporting by Costas Pitas; editing by Michael Holden)
Legislation designed to make Kansas schools safer from gun violence has passed a House committee.
The bill endorsed by the Appropriations Committee on Monday would require schools and state agencies to establish guidelines for fortifying schools against armed threats. It also would provide $5 million for safety measures like metal detectors and hardened glass. The House will consider the bill next.
Kansas education lobbyists called the bill inadequate during a Friday hearing. Kansas National Education Association lobbyist Mark Desetti said that $5 million is not enough to secure the state’s nearly 1,600 schools.
The committee amended the bill Monday so that school districts must match any funding provided to them from the $5 million.
Republican Representative Brenda Landwehr of Wichita proposed the amendment and said it would essentially double funding.
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A WORKSHOP, targeting drivers aged 60 and older, will be held in Hervey Bay on Friday.
On 10am-1.30pm at the Urangan Community Centre, the event hopes to help older drivers stay safe on our roads.
The workshop will cover:
- changes to road rules
- new rules for merging and roundabouts
- safety and etiquette
- towing conditions
- medical considerations and the reality of diminished reflexes and reaction times
Attendees will have the option to reigster for a free one-on-one driver update with a qualified driving instructor.
To book your spot, call 1800 224 442.
LeBlanc (4-0) allowed one run on three hits and one walk while striking out four over seven innings in a win over the Angels on Tuesday.
Inked to a contract extension earlier in the day, LeBlanc paid immediate dividends, shutting down the Angels to earn his fourth win in his last seven turns. The low strikeout rate makes LeBlanc somewhat unexciting from a fantasy perspective, but he's in a good situation and there's reason to think the inevitable downturn won't be all that dramatic. He draws a home start against the Rockies this weekend.
SMU has hired former Louisiana Tech and California coach Sonny Dykes, according to multiple reports.
Dykes replaces Chad Morris, who left SMU to take the job at Arkansas last week. Dykes spent last season as serving as an offensive analyst on the TCU staff after being fired by Cal following the 2016 season.
He went 19-30 in four seasons at Cal with a 10-26 record in the Pac-12. During his three seasons at Louisiana Tech, the Bulldogs went 22-15 and won the WAC in 2011.
Dykes, the son of Texas Tech's all-time winningest coach Spike Dykes, is a Texas Tech alumnus himself -- he actually played baseball at the school -- and was an assistant at Texas Tech himself from 2000-06. So he's familiar with the state and local high schools, which was no doubt appealing to SMU as it was reportedly looking for an offensive-minded coach that will be able to recruit the area.
NEW KNOXVILLE – The Versailles girls basketball team secured at least a share of the Midwest Athletic Conference championship by defeating New Knoxville 48-32 on Thursday.
Versailles led 17-4 at the end of the first quarter and 28-14 at halftime. The Tigers increased their lead to 35-21 in the third quarter on their way to the 16-point win.
Danielle Winner led Versailles with 11 points. Also for the Tigers, Caitlin McEldowney scored 8, Hailey McEldowney scored 7, Ellen Peters scored 7, Kelsey Custenborder scored 5, Elizabeth Ording scored 4, Mallory Marshal scored 2, Kami McEldowney scored 2, and Lindsey Winner scored 2.
Versailles improved to 19-1 overall and 8-0 in the MAC with the win. The Tigers will play host to St. Henry on Thursday with a game chance to win the conference championship outright.
Bill Plympton: Jim Lujan and I did the film together. He did the story and the voices and the music. I did the producing, directing, animation and storyboard. Usually, I have to do everything myself, which I like, but this was so much simpler. I just had to worry about the artwork. I love doing the artwork.
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by Gary Galles
"Say was the foremost French political economist in the early 1800s. An elaborator on Adam Smith's Wealth of Nations, and a vigorous defender of laissez-faire principles, which are the outgrowth of private property rights, he was the first person to offer a public course in political economy in France, and the English translation of his Treatise on Political Economy was used as a textbook in England and the United States. Say's Treatise, particularly his chapter, 'Of the right of property,' though written over two centuries ago, remains among the wisest, though most commonly ignored, insights into property rights." (01/02/17)
https://mises.org/blog/jean-baptiste-say-250th-anniversary-his-birth
A high-ranking official of Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology was arrested Wednesday for allegedly accepting a bribe in exchange for a personal favour, Tokyo prosecutors said.
Futoshi Sano, the director-general and former deputy vice minister, is alleged to have received a bribe from a private university in Tokyo to accept his child, in return for supporting a project at the university.
The special squad of the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office said Sano allegedly received the bribe from the university in May 2017.
They also said Sano’s child passed the university’s entrance examination in February.
Sano has held the post of director-general of the Science and Technology Policy Bureau at the ministry since July 2017.
A special program will be launched island-wide, to select the best service officers among railway stations, the Department of Railways announced.
Accordingly, the best service officers will be selected railway station-wise and steps will be taken to display their names to the public, said Additional Manager of Railways Wijaya Samarasinghe.
The program is due to be launched this month.
The performance of officers will be evaluated once in six months and they will be awarded with prizes and certificates, Samarasinghe said.
Things turned violent over the weekend after a woman found another woman in her fiancé’s D’Iberville home, police said.
Capt. Marty Griffin said things turned physical when Dora Dell Cook showed up to her fiance's home on Hwy. 15 and found out he was not home alone. She reportedly attacked the man with a golf club.
Cook, 68, is charged with domestic violence aggravated assault.
Griffin said police became aware of the attack when the victim went to Merit Health Biloxi for treatment Sunday morning. The man was reportedly hit in the head and was treated and released from the hospital several hours later.
Cook was arrested at her home and booked into the Harrison County jail on a $15,000 bond.
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Analysts expect VCA Inc to report $0.75 earnings per share for the current fiscal quarter, according to Zacks . Five analysts have issued estimates for VCA's earnings, with the highest EPS estimate coming in at $0.76 and the lowest estimate coming in at $0.72.
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Speech to Text for High Tea for the Heart
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"1"-woman every "80"-seconds the united states. "today".. is "national wear re day for women's heart health". it draws attention "to the dangerous trend". locally.. "people" gathered "for high tea for the heart". "this event" is a fundraiser "for the union health foundation" to support women's heart education. there was "a style show".. put on by local businesses. "free heart health screenings". were also available. "union health" is excited about today's turn-out. ///// ////// "i just think there's a nice commorady. a lot of people wearing red, showing that unity, and men as well. it's really nice to be part of this event and we have a lot of fun with it. " ////// this year's event sold out! many of us here at news 10 are wearing red today in support of the "go red" movement! [e4]tease 4 (truck into biz)-vo "a community".. says goodbye " an american hero".
NINEVEH, Ind. (WISH) — An Indianapolis man is in critical but stable condition after crashing his off-road vehicle into a barn in northern Brown County.
It happened around 4 p.m. Sunday in the 8700 block of Nineveh Road.
Witnesses told Indiana Conservation Officers that the vehicle’s driver apparently lost control while driving, veering off the road and hitting a barn.
Christopher Oder, 38, of Indianapolis, was flown by helicopter to IU Health Methodist Hospital with head trauma.
Officials say Oder was not wearing protective equipment and that they believe alcohol played a factor in the crash.
This investigation is ongoing.
April 20 Virtu Financial Inc said it would buy rival trading firm KCG Holdings Inc for about $1.4 billion in cash.
Virtu Financial's offer of $20 per share represents a 12.7 percent premium to KCG's Wednesday close. (Reporting by Sruthi Shankar in Bengaluru; Editing by Maju Samuel)
Long before Michael Keaton or Christian Bale donned somber bat ears, Adam West, who played Batman in the TV series of the same name from 1966 to 1968, defined the character for a generation of comic-book fans. West, who died June 9 at 88, was a pop-art superhero, perfect for his era. His Caped Crusader could defend Gotham City one minute and segue into a discotheque shimmy the next, always keeping a sense of humor about his character's tortured soul. Later in his career, he won acclaim as the voice of Mayor Adam West on Family Guy . But mostly he'll be remembered as the screen's first great Batman. Wham! Pow! And goodbye.
We wish to inform the Exchange that the Board of Directors has at its 325th meeting held today, inter-alia, transacted the following businesses:1. Approved financial results for the year ended 31 March 2018.2. Recommended a final dividend of ?2/- per equity share, subject to approval of the shareholders at the ensuing Annual General Meeting.3. Appointed Mr. P. Anur Reddy (DIN:05170191) as an Additional Director with immediate effect. Please find enclosed herewith brief profile of the Appointee Director.The Exchange is requested to take the same on recordSource : BSE
Welcome to Wednesday's LIVE Derby County blog from Derbyshire Live.
Join us as we provide you with the latest updates as the Rams' search for a successor to Gary Rowett, who joined Stoke City last week.
On Saturday night, Lampard confirmed that he is in talks with Derby over the vacant manager's position .
Former England team mate Rio Ferdinand has also had his say on the story, as well as Rams legend Alan Hinton and current Chelsea defender David Luiz .
It is being reported that Derby are in "advanced" talks with Lampard, who has been a red-hot favourite since last week to fill the vacant position at Pride Park Stadium.
Chelsea under-18s coach Jody Morris is expected to join Derby should Frank Lampard be appointed as the Rams' next manager, according to reports.
We will also bring you all the latest Rams news and transfer talk, along with the latest from across the Championship.
You can get involved by tweeting us @DerbyTelDcfc or you can join in the conversation on Facebook , or by leaving a comment below.
Autumn Nobisch, right, holds two inhalers as she talks about respiratory issues related to smoking. She and husband Bob have smoked in their Topeka Housing Authority apartment, but new federal regulations ban smoking in public housing.
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MACKINAW CITY, MI - Michigan's famous Mackinac Bridge is sending a big Happy Birthday message to America today, flying a giant American flag that can be seen by motorists traveling between our two peninsulas.
In what has quickly become a popular tradition, bridge workers unfurled Old Glory this morning to mark the holiday.
The 30-foot by 60-foot flag is hanging from the bridge's south tower.
The Stars and Stripes are being displayed in accordance with the U.S. Flag Code, which calls for the flag to be hung vertically over a street, with the union on the east.
The Mackinac Bridge Authority has said it will display the giant flag for five holidays each year, weather permitting: Memorial Day, Flag Day, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, and Veterans Day. Last year, it also flew the colors on 9/11.
The Krewes of Sparta and Pygmalion roll Saturday, Feb. 3, on the Uptown route. Sparta rolls at 5:30 p.m. and Pygmalion follows. See the map here.
Sparta will toss gold helmets with red feathers, soft swords and soft flying discs, among other throws.
The Krewe of Pygmalion has signature throws: hand-decorated pigs. Be on the lookout.
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RICHMOND, Va – Pedal Through Petals is a family friendly fundraiser that will benefit the VCU Massey Cancer Center. Emily Bashton, Co-Founder & Ride Leader was joined by Amy Williams, Founder of Amy’s Army of Cancer Warriors to share the details about this event where you can take a spin on your bike and enjoy a leisurely, flat 6 mile Bike Ride through Downtown Richmond and Church Hill. Pedal Through Petals takes place Sunday, May 7th. Registration begins at 8am and the ride begins at 9:30am. For more information please visit http://www.amysarmyrva.com
TOYOTA, Japan — Yuya Osako and Shu Kurata scored second-half goals Friday as Japan beat New Zealand 2-1 in a friendly.
With three minutes left, Kurata scored with a header off a pass from Hiroki Sakai.
New Zealand managed to keep Japan off the scoreboard in the first half, but the hosts scored in the 50th minute. Hotaru Yamaguchi earned a spot kick with a shot from outside the box that went off the right arm of Andrew Durante. Osako calmly converted for his seventh international goal.
Chris Wood equalized for New Zealand nine minutes later.
"We may have won but it was not easy at all," Japan coach Vahid Halilhodzic said. "New Zealand defended very well."
Japan hosts Haiti in Yokohama on Tuesday.
By The Associated Press
Red eyes: It is a symptom of floppy eyelid syndrome
Floppy eyelid syndrome (FES) is where the upper eyelids are unusually elastic.
It is thought that almost 100 per cent of sufferers also have obstructive sleep apnoea, according to the journal Optometry Today.
Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is a disorder characterised by recurrent interruption of normal breathing during sleep due to obstruction of the upper airway.
As such, having FES means you are almost certainly likely to suffer from this sleep condition too.
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Texas A&M University has criticized the views of a white nationalist who is planning a “white lives matter” rally on campus next month.
A&M spokeswoman Amy Smith told The Battalion student newspaper that Preston Wiginton’s rhetoric is “counter to the core values of Texas A&M.”
Smith said in an earlier statement to The Dallas Morning News that the university didn’t invite any white nationalists, but that it can’t stop them from coming. She says anyone can reserve space on the public university’s campus.
Wiginton says he’s invited prominent white nationalist Richard Spencer to address the rally. It’s not clear if Spencer will attend.
Wiginton, a former A&M student, says he was inspired by the weekend’s “Unite the Right” rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, at which a vehicle plowed into a group of counterprotesters, killing at least one and injuring 19.
MONTREAL — Quebec City Mayor Regis Labeaume says he believes federal dollars will be available for any citizens who suffer property damage during next week’s G7 summit.
Labeaume told reporters today the federal government wants to ensure people don’t file fraudulent claims.
But the mayor says he is confident Ottawa will have money left in its $600-million budget for the G7 to pay citizens with damage to their business or property if protests get out of hand.
The mayor is in Montreal today vaunting Quebec City’s attractiveness to the business community and hoping to recruit immigrants to work in his town.
World leaders from Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Japan and Italy will participate in the annual G7 meeting June 8-9 in La Malbaie, Que.
Protesters are expected to converge during the same period in Quebec City, about 140 kilometres south of the summit meeting, for three days of events and demonstrations.
(WFLA/CNN) — Coffee fans around the world are sharing their excitement for this new caffeine fix on social media.
The British-based creators of CLR CFF say it’s the first colorless coffee on the market.
According to the company, the coffee is made from Arabica coffee beans and pure water, and produced by “methods which have never been used before”.
It’s unclear what those methods are and a full ingredient list was not released.
But, the company says the transparent coffee will do wonders for your teeth, as the dark color of other coffees tends to stain those pearly whites.
The coffee is available for purchase online, but it isn’t cheap.
A two-pack will cost you about $7.50.
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April 12 Altisource Residential Corp:
* Altisource Residential -on April 6, 2017, RESI TL1 Borrower LLC entered into credit and security agreement with American Money Management Corporation
* Altisource Residential Corp - term loan agreement has a maturity date of April 6, 2022 and a fixed interest rate of 5.00 pct
* Altisource Residential-pursuant to term loan agreement,borrower borrowed $100.0 million to finance ownership,operation of single-family rental properties
* Altisource Residential- on April 6, co through units,amended,extended existing $250 million loan, security agreement with Nomura Corporate Funding Americas
* Altisource Residential Corp - under amendment agreement, company and Nomura extended termination date of facility by one year to April 5, 2018
* Altisource Residential Corp - under amendment agreement, co and Nomura increased uncommitted maximum borrowing amount to $100 million Source text for Eikon:(bit.ly/2oZ1AXL) Further company coverage:
Aug 14 (Reuters) - MaxPoint Interactive Inc
* MaxPoint Interactive announces second quarter 2017 earnings results
* Q2 non-GAAP loss per share $0.55
* Q2 loss per share $0.75
* Q2 revenue fell 9 percent to $32.8 million
* Sees Q3 2017 revenue $25 million to $28.2 million
* Sees FY 2017 revenue $101.5 million to $105.5 million
* MaxPoint Interactive Inc says adjusted EBITDA for Q3 ending September 30, 2017 is expected to be between $1.1 million and $3.1 million
* MaxPoint Interactive Inc says adjusted EBITDA for fiscal year ending December 31, 2017 is expected to be between $2.5 million and $4.5 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The Britons were among seven people on board a helicopter when it crashed during a sightseeing tour of the popular tourist area.
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This photo provided by the Syrian Civil Defense group known as the White Helmets, shows a civil defense worker carrying a child after airstrikes hit a school housing a number of displaced people, in the western part of the southern Daraa province of Syria, Wednesday, June 14, 2017. A U.N. investigative commission said Wednesday that the "de-escalation" agreement in Syria has reduced violence in only one of four zones included in the deal and has not led to greater humanitarian access.
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This Man Created his very own US Bank Stadium out of Toothpicks
Greg Kelly, a 66-year-old former hobby shop owner, recently completed a seven-month project to build a model of U.S. Bank Stadium out of wood and about 6,400 toothpicks. He says it cost him about $50 in materials, required about 400 hours to build.
By JAKE COYLE, AP Film Writer
NEW YORK — Guillermo del Toro's Cold War-era fairytale "The Shape of Water" swam away with a leading seven nominations from the Golden Globes, while the HBO drama "Big Little Lies" led television nominees with six nods.
In what's being viewed as a wide-open Oscar race so far, several films followed closely behind "The Shape of Water," including Steven Spielberg's Pentagon Papers drama "The Post," with six nominations, including best actress for Meryl Streep and best actor for Tom Hanks. Martin McDonagh's revenge drama "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri" also got a major boost in the nominations announced Monday in Beverly Hills, California, with six nods, including best actress for Frances McDormand and supporting actor for Sam Rockwell.
Winnipeg, Manitoba – The Arizona Coyotes have claimed former Winnipeg Jet Alexander Burmistrov off waivers.
As MyToba’s Scott Taylor wrote yesterday, “There was a time when the Atlanta Thrashers/Winnipeg Jets had so much hope for Alexander Burmistrov. It would now appear as if the love affair is over.”
It didn’t take long for Burmistrov to be claimed, so Arizona clearly saw something they liked. Time will tell if things work out better for Burmi in Arizona than in Winnipeg.
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PITTSBURGH — A hard slide by Pittsburgh pitcher Joe Musgrove led to the Pirates and Chicago Cubs emptying their benches in another tense moment in the series between NL Central rivals.
Musgrove slid hard into second baseman Javier Baez to break up a potential double play in the third inning on Wednesday night. Baez was knocked off balance but did not hit the ground.
No punches were thrown as both teams milled around the infield and there were no ejections.
Crew chief Gerry Davis instituted a video replay review to see if Musgrove interfered with Baez. However, replay officials at Major League Baseball's central office in New York informed Davis that it was not a reviewable play.
Natarajan Maruthappa passed away at the age of 76. Natarajan Maruthappa passed away at the age of 76.
Sidelined AIADMK leader VK Sasikala’s husband Natarajan Maruthappa passed away at the age of 76 at a hospital in Chennai Tuesday midnight. Natarajan was admitted to Gleneagles Global hospital in Chennai on Sunday after complaints of chest infection. He was reportedly put on ventilator as his condition worsened on Monday.
Natarajan Maruthappa died due to multiple organ failure, said the authorities of Gleneagles Global Health City hospital, reports ANI. He had also undergone a liver and kidney transplant last year.
Sasikala, is currently lodged in central prison in Bengaluru serving a four-year imprisonment in a disproportionate assets case.
This is a developing story, more details awaited
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From Ellen DeGeneres to Magic Johnson, many former actors, singers, athletes and comedians have tried their hand at hosting their own talk show. Some of these stars successfully pulled off the transition from celebrity to host -- such as Rosie O'Donnell, who turns 56 on March 21, 2018 -- but most did not. Join Wonderwall.com as we take a look at some of the stars who've hosted their own talk shows, starting with Rosie herself! The comedian began creating, hosting and producing "The Rosie O'Donnell Show" in 1996. The show was so successful that it aired for six seasons until 2002. Rosie attempted another talk show, "The Rosie Show" on OWN, nearly 10 years later but couldn't recreate the magic of her first run and "The Rosie Show" was cancelled after just one season. Keep reading to see what other celebs have moonlighted as talk-show hosts...
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According to the New England Journal of Medicine during the winter season the average American will gain around 5 pounds. Experts say most of this weight gain comes from a lack of exercise and healthy eating during the winter holidays.
By simply working out you can not only get ahead of the winter weight gain, but can have benefits you can utilize during and after the holiday season. Just a simple routine of cardio for 20 minutes at 6mph can burn 229 calories stimulating weight loss while reducing stress. Routines with weights enhance muscle mass you can improve your ability to perform your daily tasks of living and will come in handy carrying shopping bags for the upcoming holiday shopping season and
When finishing a workout experts say its best to follow up with a protein breakfast within 30-45 minutes.
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Among people who know him well, the German photographer Thomas Struth is renowned for the intense focus he brings to every detail of his work, starting with the way he creates a single photograph. In some cases, he waits for hours under the hood of a large-format camera for the right moment to take a shot, then sits there longer still for the next right moments. Later, he carefully examines each image and, before making his selects, often ventures to the site to shoot again. He’s likely to have spent weeks beforehand studying visual and art historical source material.
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As far as the ‘it’ factor goes, this 10-year-old most definitely has it.
JD McCrary was at a Los Angeles Clippers NBA game over the weekend (Dec. 9) when he was called down to the court to play a round of “finish the lyrics.”
Related: Will Elton John and Beyoncé Update ‘Lion King’ Classics for Remake?
Not only did McCrary know every note and word to the Jackson 5’s version of Smokey Robinson’s classic, “Who’s Lovin’ You,” but his vocals were incredible.
McCrary is set to star as Simba in the upcoming live-action version of The Lion King movie alongside stars like Beyoncé and Donald Glover. McCrary has worked with Glover before, appearing on the song “Terrified” from Childish Gambino’s Grammy nominated album, Awaken My Love.
Seeing the young star in action gives us high hopes for the new Lion King.
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A bipartisan group of state attorneys general is jointly investigating the marketing of prescription painkillers and the causes of widespread opioid addiction, according to people familiar with the matter, in another sign of growing pressure on the pharmaceutical industry. The probe, which includes a majority of U.S. states, is expected to be publicly announced in the coming days, the people said.
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March 29 Sprint Corp :
* Says can lease Samsung Galaxy S8 for $31.25 per month for 18 months or lease Samsung Galaxy S8+ for $35.42 per month for 18 months
* Says for limited time, one can pre-order Samsung Galaxy S8 with co, upgrade any time after 12 lease payments to the latest Galaxy smartphone
* Says Samsung Galaxy S8 will also be available from Boost Mobile and Virgin Mobile USA on April 21 Source text - sprint.co/2nhzFNs Further company coverage:
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United Arab Emirates says its ambassador to Afghanistan has died of wounds sustained in a January bombing that also claimed the lives of five other Emirati nationals.
The official WAM news agency on Wednesday cited the Ministry of Presidential Affairs in announcing the death of Ambassador Juma Mohammed Abdullah al-Kaabi.
The ambassador was wounded in a bombing in the southern Afghan city of Kandahar on Jan. 10. Kandahar Gov. Homayun Azizia was among others wounded in the explosion.
The Taliban denied they were behind the blast, which the militant group blamed on an "internal local rivalry."
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An overturned truck is creating traffic problems today on US 220 at the Wonju Street exit. The truck flipped onto its side on the northbound exit ramp, and Roanoke emergency officials say the ramp is closed for an extended period. The driver was taken for hospital treatment, but the extent of his injuries were not immediately available.
The Cross River Police Command has arrested a man, Anyanime Festus, 33, for killing his twin children, Emediong Festus and Mfoniso Festus, both 11 years old for allegedly being witches. Presenting the suspects to journalists in Calabar on Tuesday, the Acting Commissioner of Police in the state, Hafiz Inuwa, alleged that the suspect killed his twins for confessing to being witches.
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HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – An inmate at a Dauphin County correctional facility was charged after he was found in possession of drugs, according to Pennsylvania State Police in Harrisburg.
Mark Anthony Thomas, 53, had 11 bags of heroin, police said.
Thomas, an inmate at Keystone Correctional Services, Inc. on Allentown Boulevard in West Hanover Township, was charged Friday for contraband and related counts.
A preliminary hearing in Thomas’ case has been scheduled for Oct. 19.
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Heyward-Bey caught one pass for 46 yards in Pittsburgh's 27-24 overtime win against Cleveland on Sunday.
DHB had his first reception since Week 7, and finishes the regular season with 114 yards and two scores on six receptions. He also had one rushing attempt for 60 yards, which came in Week 6 against Miami, who the Steelers will host in the Wild Card playoff game.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Modison Metals Ltd:
* DEC QUARTER PROFIT 24.6 MILLION RUPEES VERSUS PROFIT 42.6 MILLION RUPEES YEAR AGO
* DEC QUARTER REVENUE FROM OPERATIONS 458.5 MILLION RUPEES VERSUS 541.2 MILLION RUPEES YEAR AGO Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Emergency crews attended a vehicle incident at the intersection of Boat Harbour Dr and Hunter St, Pialba, on December 12.
Emergency crews attended a vehicle incident at the intersection of Boat Harbour Dr and Hunter St, Pialba, on December 12. Annie Perets
A TWO-vehicle car crash at the intersection of Boat Harbour Dr and Hunter St in Pialba caused delays to traffic.
One woman required medical treatment after suffering a laceration from the incident, which happened about 2.45pm.
Traffic has now resumed as per normal.
Witherspoon suffered an MCL sprain in Sunday's 26-16 victory over the Texans, but he may avoid an time off, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Witherspoon's MRI was "encouragince," according to coach Kyle Shanahan, who also avoided ruling him out for Sunday's game against the Titans. K'Waun Williams would presumably fill in at cornerback should Witherspoon ultimately have to sit out.
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Jean Albano Gallery is excited to announce their participation in Art Market Hamptons! Market Art + Design, the East End’s premier modern and contemporary art fair, returns to the town of Bridgehampton this July 5 – 8 for the fair’s eighth edition. Located at Bridgehampton Museum in New York, the fair will showcase presentations by 65 top galleries enhanced by a striking and tightly curated design component pulling from dealers and designers from around the world.
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Commander- In- Chief The Presdent Peter Mutharika talks with Inspector General of Police Dr. Lexten Kachama at the handover ceremony of Police Vehicles from China (c) Abel Ikiloni mana. Lilongwe, December 11, 2017: Malawi President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika on Monday assured police …
If you take I-10 or Highway 90 west of Highway 49 in Harrison County, there really isn’t a road that connects these two traffic arteries in a straight shot. That's something the County Board of Supervisors wants to change.
DECLO, Idaho (KLIX) Traffic will be shifted to different lanes next week at the Interstate 84 Salt Lake interchange as part of a major reconstruction project. The Idaho Transportation Department says eastbound traffic will be moved into a two-way, two-lane crossover that will move vehicles away from the existing interchange while it is being removed. Cars and trucks will then used the westbound lanes in the construction zone. The speed limit will be lowered to 65 m.p.h with 12-foot lane width restrictions. The interchange is being completely torn down and redesigned for better traffic flow. The eastbound side will be replaced this year with the westbound side finished in 2020. The cost of the project is $27.6 million.
KASUR - A married woman was allegedly raped by neighbour when she was on the rooftop of her house to hang clothes for drying up here the other day.
According to the B-Division Police, Mazhar's wife had gone to the rooftop of her house to hang clothes for drying up under the sunlight as soon as her husband left home for work. In the meanwhile, her neighbour Asif came. He overpowered the woman and raped her. The police registered a case against the accused and launched investigation.
BOY CANED BY TEACHER, HOSPITALISED
A Class-IV student of Govt Primary School Sikandarpura was hospitalised after allegedly being thrashed by teacher for not memorising the lesson here the other day.
Teacher Muzammil had canned Rizwan after the boy forgot the lesson before him. He was shifted to Khai Hathar Rural Health Centre. Parents of the boy demanded action against the teacher.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Play3 Day' game
ROCKY HILL, Conn. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the Connecticut Lottery's "Play3 Day" game were:
4-3-6
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April 13 Knight Transportation Inc:
* Swift Transportation - upon termination of merger agreement under certain specified circumstances, co to pay Knight a termination fee of $89.1 million
* Swift Transportation-upon termination of merger agreement under certain specified circumstances, Knight to pay co termination fee of $75.3 million Source text: (bit.ly/2orXrsy) Further company coverage:
PARIS (AP) — Several U.S.-based climate scientists are about to win multi-year, all-expenses-paid grants to relocate to France.
The “Make Our Planet Great Again” grants are an effort by French President Emmanuel Macron to counter U.S. President Donald Trump on the climate change front. Macron announced a competition for the grants hours after Trump declared he would withdraw the U.S. from the global accord reached in Paris in 2015 to reduce climate-damaging emissions.
Macron is unveiling the winners Monday evening ahead of a climate summit Tuesday aimed at giving new impetus to the Paris accord and finding new funding to help governments and businesses meet its goals.
More than 50 world leaders are expected in Paris for the “One Planet Summit,” co-hosted by the U.N. and the World Bank. Trump was not invited.
Liverpool star Mo Salah has scored twice in quick succession against his former club Roma to give Jurgen Klopp’s side a 2-0 lead in their Champions League semi-final first leg.
Salah opened the scoring by picking out the top corner with a lofted effort from the edge of the box.
OHHH MO SALAH! 👏 What a goal! What a moment! Liverpool and their Egyptian King go marching on! 🇪🇬👑 pic.twitter.com/30UvuOdnTJ — Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) April 24, 2018
He doubled his and Liverpool’s tally with a delicious dink over Roma keeper Alisson.
Salah! Again! Wow! This time the coolest of dinks over the keeper! 😎 Goal number 43 of the season 😳 pic.twitter.com/pkQWlhS26l — Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) April 24, 2018
On both occasions he declined to celebrate and instead held both arms up as if he was surrendering.
AMSTERDAM, March 31 Dutch prosecutors said on Friday they had launched an international hunt for people seeking to hide assets and evade taxes after receiving a tip-off about undisclosed accounts at a Swiss bank.
The country's office for financial crimes prosecution said coordinated raids began on Thursday in the Netherlands, Britain, Germany, France and Australia.
Spokeswoman Wietske Vissers said millions of euros worth of paintings, gold bars, cash and other assets had been seized from holders of several of the 3,800 Dutch-linked accounts at the Swiss bank, which she would not name.
The Dutch government has passed information to the other countries about 55,000 suspect accounts at the bank. (Reporting by Toby Sterling; Editing by Andrew Heavens)
× Daredevil Climber Dies During Stunt On 62-Story Skyscraper
CHANGSHA, China (CBS News) — A well-known climber who has thousands of followers on the social network Weibo died while performing a skyscraper stunt in China, BBC News reports. Wu Yongning, 26, died on Nov. 8 after falling from a 62-story building in the city of Changsha.
Yongning’s death was confirmed by his girlfriend in a social media post this month.
Yongning was known to post dramatic videos of himself perched on top of tall buildings without the use of safety equipment.
According to Chinese media reports, he was participating in a challenge to win a substantial amount of money when he recorded the Weibo video.
Yongning had martial arts training, and previously took part in some television and film productions.
The act of “rooftopping” has become increasingly popular across the world, according to the BBC.
May 3 Marathon Gold Corp:
* Marathon Gold announces $15 million bought deal offering of common shares and flow-through shares
* Marathon Gold -agreement with RBC capital markets as per which syndicate of underwriters led by RBC to buy co's flow-through common shares, common shares
* Marathon Gold - RBC led underwriters to buy, on a bought-deal basis, 8 million flow-through common shares of co at a price of $1.25 per flow-through share
* RBC led underwriters to buy, on a bought-deal basis, 4.85 million common shares of co at a price of $1.03 per common share
* Marathon Gold - intends to use net proceeds of offering of common shares to continue exploration and development of valentine lake gold project Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The scale of bad behaviour at City firms in recent years has been made worse by a shortfall in the number of women and ethnic minorities in financial services, according to the UK’s top financial watchdog.
Andrew Bailey, the chief executive of the Financial Conduct Authority, said the imbalance had contributed to some of the biggest financial scandals over the last 20 years, including the rigging of the Libor rate and the misselling of payment protection insurance.
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The Lions announced they have re-signed exclusive rights free agent Christian Ringo.
The defensive lineman was a sixth-round pick of the Packers in 2015. He spent some time on their practice squad and played eight games with them in 2016.
Ringo, 26, then spent time with the Bengals before joining the Lions in September.
He played six games with three tackles and no sacks in 2017.
LETTER: Falcone thanks Lysander voters
To the editor:
I want to express my heartfelt thanks to the voters of Lysander for re-electing me as your town clerk. I am honored and humbled that you have placed your trust in me again. The support I felt on Election Day was incredible and I owe it to you. Not only am I thankful for your support, but also for all the candidates who offer to serve their communities and seek solutions for public problems. It is not easy to put oneself out there in such a public forum, so I give credit to those with the initiative to do so. Again, I thank you for the opportunity to serve.
Dina Falcone
Lysander Town Clerk
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - Bone Therapeutics:
* BONE THERAPEUTICS SA AND CELLTHERA PHARM LLC ANNOUNCE INTENTION TO COLLABORATE
* PHARMSTANDARD INTERNATIONAL S.A INTENDS TO PARTICIPATE IN FUTURE CO‘S FUNDRAISING, IF AND WHEN SUCH FUNDRAISING OCCURS
* AND CELLTHERA LLC TO EXPLORE OPPORTUNITY OF POTENTIAL LICENSING OF CO‘S CELL THERAPY PLATFORMS, PREOB AND ALLOB
* PREOB IN NON-TRAUMATIC OSTEONECROSIS OF THE HIP
* ALLOB FOR USE IN DELAYED UNION FRACTURES
* POTENTIAL LICENSING OF CO‘S TWO PLATFORMS TO CELLTHERA PHARM LLC FOR RUSSIAN FEDERATION AND CIS COUNTRIES
* PROJECT BETWEEN COMPANIES REMAINS SUBJECT TO FURTHER DISCUSSIONS AND DUE DILIGENCE
* AT THIS STAGE, IT CANNOT BE GUARANTEED PROPOSED COLLABORATION WILL OCCUR Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
By Richard Torné
Two men have gone on trial on animal cruelty charges after they filmed themselves crushing to death dozens of piglets at a farm in Huércal Overa last year.
The two, Daniel Asensio Aguera and Mantas Radekevicius, worked at the el Filo Porc pig farm when the incident happened in January 2016.
Nineteen-year-old Aguera was filmed by Radekevicius jumping and body surfing on the backs of the piglets, with up to 19 dying on the spot.
Scores more perished over the succeeding days from their internal injuries. According to the prosecution, 79 died in total.
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DALLAS - Meet Swish the Puppy.
He's an eight week old guide dog for the blind in training and a new member of the Dallas Mavericks organization.
The pup is named after Maverick icon Dirk Nowitzki whose twitter handle is Swish 41.
During the Mavericks Media Day, Swish was given free run of the building.
He became so popular among the players and staff that he now has his own social media pages.
you can find him on Twitter and Instagram at SwishPuppy.
Imran’s tweet for voters who are not intending to vote
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan Tuesday gave a message to voters, who are not intending to vote in the coming what he called historical elections.
“A man who stands for nothing will fall for anything"- Malcolm X. This is for all those Pakistanis who are intending not to vote in the coming historical elections on the 25 of July,” he said in a tweet.
In another tweet, he wrote, “want to congratulate Andrés Manuel López Obrador for his electoral victory in Mexico's presidential election. He campaigned on an anti-corruption campaign against the Institutional Revolutionary Party that held power for 77 of the last 89 years in Mexico”.
MOGADISHU (Reuters) - A suicide car bomb exploded at a checkpoint outside the main African peacekeepers (AMISOM) base in the Somali capital Mogadishu on Monday, police said.
"A suicide car bomb rammed into the checkpoint outside the AMISOM base," Abdikadir Hussein, a police officer, told Reuters.
"There are Somali security forces at the checkpoint and it is too early to know the number of casualties."
A Reuters photographer at the scene saw the burnt-out shell of the bomber's car and another vehicle nearby on fire.
(Reporting by Abdi Sheikh and Feisal Omar; Writing by Duncan Miriri; Editing by Louise Ireland)
Levi's Stadium will be hosting a job fair Sunday with more than 1,000 jobs available including cooks, cashiers and ushers looking for full and part-time positions.
The fair will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and will feature hiring companies that partner with the stadium like Impark, Landmark, ABM, Levy and Fanatics along with Levi’s Stadium Guest Services and Levi’s Stadium Logistics Team.
Fire officials expect to have the 1,682-acre Cutter fire contained by Sunday.
As of Friday morning, seven 20-member hand crews had a line around 85 percent of the fire, which is exhibiting minimal behavior.
According to the National Interagency Coordination Center, the fire is burning timber and short grass in the Pine Nut Mountains south of Gardnerville.
The nearly 200 firefighters battled the blaze including six engine crews and two helicopters.
The blaze started around lunchtime Tuesday when a chainsaw caught fire, igniting the grass on Bureau of Indian Affairs land east of Highway 395. So far the fire has cost $325,000 to extinguish.
The fire is burning in the area of the 2012 Carter Springs fire.
Investing.com – The dollar fell against a basket of major currencies on Friday after a mixed jobs report showed U.S. job creation fell last month but better-than-expected wage growth suggested that a tightening labor market could strengthen inflation …
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Bank Of Ningbo Co Ltd:
* SAYS PRELIM 2017 NET PROFIT UP 19.5 PERCENT Y/Y AT 9.3 BILLION YUAN ($1.48 billion) Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2nAV1b0 Further company coverage: ($1 = 6.2685 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
April 20 Danish jewellery maker Pandora says:
* Has decided to update its reporting structure to ensure that it more appropriately reflects the performance of the underlying business drivers
* "Our updated financial reporting structure will provide greater clarity around the development of our owned and operated retail business, which is making a growing contribution to Group revenue"
* Since 2012, revenue from PANDORA owned concept stores has increased at an annual average growth rate of approximately 80 percent
* "And we anticipate that from 2017 revenue from PANDORA owned concept stores will surpass the reported revenue from franchise concept stores"
* The financial guidance is unchanged and the content of this release will have no impact on PANDORA's outlook for 2017, it adds
* A conference call for investors and financial analysts will be held Thursday 1000 CEST (0800 GMT)
* For more detail, click here Further company coverage: (Reporting by Stine Jacobsen)
Two-time International Cricket Council (ICC) World Twenty20 (WT20) Champions West Indies will have an uphill task when they face a star-studded World XI today in the Hurricane Relief T20 challenge at Lord’s.
With eight players from their successful 2016 WT20 campaign, West Indies appear a formidable team while the World XI features a squad of match winners.
Proceeds from the match will go towards redeveloping five stadia in the Caribbean which were damaged by Hurricanes Irma and Maria last year.
Stabroek Sports takes a look at the key players who will help to make today’s event a memorable one.
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Appvion Inc. , Appleton, Wis., announced that Tom Ferree, the company's chief financial officer for the past 10 years, will retire from Appvion on June 30. As part of the planned transition, Luke Kelly will succeed Ferree and serve as vice president of finance and chief financial officer. Kelly, who is currently Appvion's corporate controller, will report to Kevin Gilligan, Appvion's CEO.
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April 5 Alliqua Biomedical Inc
* Alliqua Biomedical Inc to present new data at the spring 2017 symposium on advanced wound care
* Alliqua Biomedical Inc - will feature five poster presentations summarizing new data and information related to its interfyl and ultramist therapy products
* Alliqua Biomedical - posters show potential for practitioners to improve clinical outcomes through use of ultramist therapy, interfyl products in addition to soc Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Actor Channing Tatum says his four-year-old daughter Everly is his "harshest critic".Tatum, 47, believes his superstar status gets failed in front of Everly, who he has with wife Jenna Dewan-Tatum."I've never worked so hard to like, make a girl like me and fail. I was like, 'Please, please, just please love me, please just love me'," Tatum told etonline.com.Tatum said Everly derives joy from seeing her father fail on screen."She likes it when I fall down and hurt myself! She's like, 'Haha, do it again!'. She's my harshest critic, man, but it's the best. It's a really good humbling experience, I can promise you," he added.
Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt fell on the sets of Brahmastra and hurt her right arm and shoulder, Tuesday morning. Alia is in Bulgaria where she is shooting for Ayan Mukerji’s film opposite Ranbir Kapoor. She has reportedly been advised bed rest and may not be able to work for 15 days.
The team was shooting for a scene when Alia fell and hurt herself. She has injured her right shoulder and arm. There’s a clot on her arm, so she has been advised bed rest. She is in a lot of pain. Her right arm is bandaged and held up in a sling, so she can’t exert it or her shoulder for the next 15 days.
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A Brazilian woman has been sentenced to eight years imprisonment after trying to smuggle $3.2 million worth of cocaine into New Zealand, in the Manukau District Court today.
A suitcase with fake bottoms lined with cocaine was attempted to be smuggled into New Zealand. Source: Supplied
Evelin Stemposki, 29, flew from Brazil via Chile, and arrived at Auckland Airport on April 2.
She told Customs she was starting a language course, but baggage x-rays discovered 4.6 kilograms of cocaine in false bottoms in her suitcases.
NZ Customs found cocaine hidden in false bottoms of this suitcase. Source: Supplied
Customs Investigations manager Bruce Berry said despite her elaborate cover-up story, the uncovering of drugs reflected the "vigilance and hard work" of the Custom officers who were involved in the screening.
Williams and Lakeisha Related Stories Richard Williams, tennis champs Serena and Venus Williams' 75-year-old father, has filed for divorce from his much younger wife in West Palm Beach, Florida.
In his petition, the 75-year-old tennis coach often credited for training his daughters in their younger years and laying the foundations that eventually made them into tennis superstars, believes his 38-year-old wife of seven years, Lakeisha Williams, is an alcoholic.
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Fargo Police have issued an advisory to use extra caution when walking alone after several recent reports of suspicious activity. This past Thursday, a 15-year old girl was approached by a man inside the Hornbachers store on 32nd Ave. South.
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Wozniacki into third round with 51-minute thrashing of qualifier
PARIS: Second seed Caroline Wozniacki cruised into the French Open third round on Wednesday with a 6-1, 6-0 thrashing of Spanish qualifier Georgina Garcia Perez.
Reigning Australian Open champion Wozniacki, who can regain the world number one ranking from Simona Halep by winning a second Grand Slam title in Paris, will next play the winner of the all-French clash between Alize Cornet and Pauline Parmentier.
World number 219 Garcia Perez, 26, was playing in the main draw of a major tournament for the first time and was totally outclassed on Court Philippe Chatrier, as Denmark´s Wozniacki won in just 51 minutes.
IN 1992-93, 18 years after independence, Papua New Guinea was starting to cut ties with Australia and the Keating government was struggling with ways to maintain the relationship. Just released Australian cabinet papers for 1992-93 reveal Australia's view of PNG prime minister Paias Wingti as trying to diversify foreign and commercial relations away from Australia, under the banner of "Look North".
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PARIS, May 30 (Reuters) - European Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmstrom and U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross met in Paris on Wednesday to discuss looming U.S. import tariffs on EU steel and aluminium, the European Commission said, but declined to speculate on the final outcome.
U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed tariffs of 25 percent on incoming steel and 10 percent on aluminium, but granted the European Union a temporary exemption, which expires on Friday.
The Commission said Malmstrom and Ross had met to discuss the impending exemption expiry.
“We will not speculate on what the final decision from the U.S. side will be. It is now up to the President of the United States to take that decision,” a Commission spokesman said.
Malmstrom told the European Parliament on Tuesday that she hoped to secure a permanent exemption, with no tariffs or quotas, but that this was probably an unrealistic hope. (Reporting by Philip Blenkinsop; editing by Robert-Jan Bartunek)
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The rest of a whiskey storage warehouse has collapsed in Kentucky, nearly two weeks after part of the structure came crashing down.
Nelson County Emergency Management spokesman Milt Spalding says the remainder of the massive structure collapsed Wednesday afternoon at the Barton 1792 Distillery in Bardstown. He says no injuries were reported in either collapse.
Spalding says the scene looks like “a mountain of bourbon barrels.”
He says state and federal officials are on the scene to determine if any whiskey spilled into a nearby waterway.
Louisiana-based spirits company Sazerac, the distiller’s owner, did not immediately respond to an email seeking comment.
After the initial collapse last month, the company said the damaged warehouse held about 18,000 barrels. It had said up to half the barrels inside were affected by the first collapse.
HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) — A shooting has been reported off W. Queen Street in Hampton, according to dispatch.
Dispatch tells WAVY.com the shooting was reported around 4:30 a.m. in the 50 block of Kilverstone Way.
There were non life-threatening injuries reported, but dispatchers could not confirm how many people were shot.
Stay with WAVY.com for updates to this developing story.
MUSKEGON — Marketing agency Revel plans to relocate its downtown Muskegon office to a new mixed-use project within the city’s central business district.
The more than decade-old marketing agency that created the Watch Muskegon campaign will occupy the second floor of the under-construction Lake View Lofts at 351 West Western Ave., set to be completed later this year, according to a statement.
The $7.3 million project is being developed by 351 West Western LLC and Great Lakes Development Investments Inc.
The ground-floor space of the Lake View Lofts development will offer additional commercial space, while 20 market-rate apartments will occupy the upper three floors.
“We’re proud to invest, not only in the building, but in Muskegon’s continued growth,” Revel partner and CEO Jason Piasecki said in a statement. “We’re growing right along with the community and are looking forward to moving into our new space. We hope by further investing in downtown, we inspire other businesses to do the same.”
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Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) -I on Wednesday awarded 14 years sentence in jail to culprit Mohammed Saleem alias Tension who belongs to Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) London in two cases of explosive material and illegal weapons.
According to a Pakistan Rangers Sindh’s statement here, the ATC gave sentence to the culprit Mohammed Saleem alias Tension on production of evidences and pleas by a prosecution team of Rangers.
The culprit got 14 years sentence in jail after being indicted on possessing explosive material and five years imprisonment in jail with Rs20,000 as a fine in another case of possessing illegal weapons.
Kaminsky finished with just eight points (3-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), but added five rebounds, three assists, two steals and one block in 17 minutes during Monday's 116-103 victory over Oklahoma City.
Kaminsky returned to action and saw just 17 minutes of court time. While he didn't contribute a lot in the scoring column, he was able to chip in elsewhere. He should be seeing additional court time with Cody Zeller (knee) on the sidelines, and is worth an add if you are in need of a big man who can hit the three ball.
Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry, right, drives the ball past Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017. Los Angeles Lakers center Timofey Mozgov, right, fouls Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan as DeRozan attempts a shot during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017.
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At least seven vegetation fires erupted Wednesday afternoon in Byron, authorities said.
At least seven vegetation fires erupted Wednesday afternoon in Byron, authorities said.
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More than 500 acres burned in just one hour Wednesday afternoon in Byron, authorities said.
More than 500 acres burned in just one hour Wednesday afternoon in Byron, authorities said.
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Here we take a look at Croatia's World Cup squad and the other things it will be handy to know.
Croatia's preliminary World Cup squad - the 25 names
(To be cut to 23 by June 4)
Danijel Subasic, Lovre Kalinic, Dominik Livakovic; Vedran Corluka, Domagoj Vida, Ivan Strinic, Dejan Lovren, Sime Vrsaljko, Josip Pivaric, Tin Jedvaj, Matej Mitrovic, Duje Caleta-Car, Borna Sosa; Luka Modric, Ivan Rakitic, Mateo Kovacic, Milan Badelj, Marcelo Brozovic, Filip Bradaric; Mario Mandzukic, Ivan Perisic, Nikola Kalinic, Andrej Kramaric, Marko Pjaca, Ante Rebic.
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SOUTH SIDE (KDKA) — One car ended up on top of another in a crash on the South Side on Tuesday afternoon.
It happened just after 5 p.m. on Hot Metal Street.
Somehow one vehicle ended up sitting on top of a sedan.
One person was transported to a local hospital.
Further details have not been released at this time.
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The “Red Alert” rocket siren was heard on Friday evening in the Shaar Hanegev Regional Council in southern Israel.
So far it is unknown whether any rockets exploded in the area. The IDF said it is looking into the incident.
(Arutz Sheva’s North American desk is keeping you updated until the start of Shabbat in New York. The time posted automatically on all Arutz Sheva articles, however, is Israeli time.)
Residents in Southern Manitoba are waking up to a wet and stormy Wednesday morning.
Severe thunderstorm watches and warnings were issued by Environment Canada early Wednesday, cautioning the threat of damaging wind gusts, hail, and heavy rain of up to 30 mm.
As the system continues to track northeast, the threat of severe weather should diminish before noon.
For two generatious now, a family not only found love for the job they do, but they also found love for the people they do the job with. "EMS is such a great way to build relationships in general.
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HARPURSVILLE, N.Y. (AP) — The long-awaited arrival of April the giraffe’s baby in upstate New York has made Animal Adventure Park the second most live-viewed channel in YouTube’s history.
YouTube says April’s livestream had more than 232 million live views and 7.6 billion minutes of live watch time since February, second only to League of Legends eSports, which has been around since 2012.
The not-yet-named male baby giraffe was running around with its mother within three hours of birth Saturday at the private zoo in Harpursville, a village 130 miles (210 kilometers) northwest of New York City.
Animal Adventure Park owner Jordan Patch says the baby is healthy and April is recovering “perfectly.”
April and the baby will be introduced to the public when the park opens for the season next month.
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The snow has arrived and some schools and roads are closed.
Here is a full round-up of all the closures to keep you informed and get you ready for today - Monday, December 11.
IDAHO officials have killed the country's most notorious snapping turtle, who gained infamy for gobbling a live puppy allegedly fed to it by a teacher in front of stunned students.
The turtle was seized by the Idaho Department of Agriculture and "humanely" put down Wednesday, amid an investigation into Preston Junior High School teacher Robert Crosland for animal cruelty.
The department, which enforces provisions of the Invasive Species Act, said the doomed turtle was put down for being a non-native species that required a permit.
Two parents had said that the biology teacher fed the animal a terminally sick pup in front of his class March 7.
Officials had considered putting the turtle up for adoption, the Idaho Statesman reported - before choosing to kill the reptile.
In their release, they said relocation of invasive animals is complicated by stress put on the animal, lack of suitable release sires and the possibility of spreading disease to other wildlife, livestock, pets and people.
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University of Findlay senior Trey Everett finished off a win in the men’s heptathlon Saturday to lead the Oilers’ indoor track and field teams in the Oiler Opener at the Koehler Center. Everett captured the 60-meter hurdles heptathlon race with a time of 8.61 seconds on his way to winnin…
April 28 Infrastrutture Wireless Italiane SpA:
* Q1 revenues: 86.4 million euros ($94.13 million) (up 5.8 pct compared with the first quarter of 2016)
* Q1 profits: 28.9 million euros (up 23.0 pct compared with the same period of 2016)
* Confirms the guidelines, already disclosed to the market, in outlook for the 2017 financial year Source text: www.1info.it Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9179 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
Five teams in the WAND coverage area advanced to the state final four on a jam packed super-sectional Monday.
Scores from all the games are listed below. Click the video above for highlights from every single game!
1A softball super-sectionals
Argenta-Oreana 4, Somonauk 2
Windsor/SS 7, Calhoun 2
2A softball super-sectionals
SJ-O 3, Williamsville 6
Casey-Westfield 0, Pinckneyville 3
1A baseball super-sectionals
Ottawa Marquette 10, Okaw Valley 9
Goreville 19, Altamont 2
A group of four people recently robbed a pharmacy in Meriden of some potent pain pills.
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Col. John Klein explains the false alarm of the report of an active shooter at Travis Air Force Base
YEREVAN. – Armenia’s competitive potential in the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) has opened in the past one year.
Sergey Glazyev, the Russian president’s advisor on regional economic integration, on Friday stated the aforementioned at the sixth Armenian-Russian Interregional Forum, which is held in Armenia’s capital city of Yerevan.
In his words, Armenia is in a unique situation.
“On the one hand, we [Armenia and Russia] don’t have a common border, [and] which compels Armenia to specialize in the high-tech sectors. We [Russia] are glad that mutual trade with Armenia is growing,” Glazyev said. “On the other hand, Armenia has an advantage in connection with intellectual technology.”
Also, he recalled that Armenian manufacturers were well-known in the high-tech industry since the times of the ex-USSR.
The Eurasian Economic Union comprises Armenia, Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan.
April 13 Optimum Re Spain Socimi SA
* Says market value of its portfolio of real estate assets of 79.5 million euros ($84.45 million) at end-Dec. 2016 Source text: bit.ly/2oD699h
Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9414 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
Researchers Examine Race Factor In Car Crashes Involving Pedestrians
Cars are less likely to stop when people of color step into intersections, study says. That may partly explain why there are higher levels of pedestrian deaths among racial minority communities.
LOS ANGELES -- The Los Angeles Dodgers will pay tribute to one of baseball's most celebrated home runs by introducing a "Kirk Gibson seat" at Dodger Stadium.
The seat will be added in the right-field pavilion in the spot where Gibson's game-winning homer landed during Game 1 of the 1988 World Series. The chair will be painted blue and will feature Gibson's signature, the team announced Monday.
Tickets will cost $300 for a package that includes a companion seat, two commemorative T-shirts, food and drink. The Dodgers will donate $200 from each purchase to the Kirk Gibson Foundation to raise money and awareness for Parkinson's research.
"Kirk Gibson was part of one of the greatest moments in Dodger history, and we're thrilled to partner with Kirk to help him and his foundation raise funds and awareness in fighting Parkinson's disease," Chief Marketing Officer Lon Rosen said in a statement.
Sixty-one other people were injured by the blast in the predominantly Shia Muslim eastern district of Sadr City.
It is not known who was responsible, but so-called Islamic State has carried out similar attacks in the past.
The jihadist group said it was behind two suicide bombings at a market in the city on Saturday that killed 28 people.
Artificial intelligence is already out in the world playing a role in our decisions. In some cases, they're going one step further and making decisions for us. Increasingly, companies, government agencies, and the police are relying on algorithms to make decisions and allocate resources.
Rada Bans Alienation Of Alimony Debtors' Property, Introduces Automatic Arrest Of Their Funds
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has banned alienation of property of alimony debtors, and introduced automatic arrest of their funds.
A total of 230 parliamentary members backed respective bill 8296 in principle, when 226 votes enough to pass the decision, the Ukrainian News Agency reports.
As Ukrainian News Agency earlier reported, the Verkhovna Rada intends to cancel taxation of alimony from nonresident parents.
A severe thunderstorm caused damage to Linda K. Epling Stadium on June 13th. Strong winds pulled posts off the ground, breaking the safety net that keeps foul balls out of the stands along the first base line. The first base bleacher section is now blocked off to protect game watchers.
The Miners Director of Game Day Operations, Jim Holland, said the stadium is open to the public and the Miners will continue to play games. The team is hoping to fix the damaged net while they are away next week.
Firefighters were deployed to a care home in Skegness last night after alarms sparked an alert.
A call was received just after 9am and a crew from Skegness went to investigate.
On arrival they discovered cooking fumes had set off the alarm and there was no fire.
San Francisco to hire needle cleanup team
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The mayor of San Francisco says he's hiring 10 workers whose sole responsibility will be to clean up needles littering the streets.
San Francisco Mayor Mark Farrell said Monday the team will respond to resident complaints and remove needles and syringes from "hot spots" every day of the week.
Farrell tells the San Francisco Examiner that discarded syringes on the streets are among the top litter complaints in the city with a growing homelessness problem.
Public Health Director Barbara Garcia says the city will provide $750,000 to the AIDS Foundation to hire the new needle clean up team.
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She says she expects the workers would start as early as June.
About 275,000 needles are collected each month by the Public Health Department and nonprofits who provide syringes and safe disposal.
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Santino Marella won his share of honors in WWE. He held the Intercontinental Championship twice and the United States Championship once. He and Vladimir Kozlov were Tag Team Champions. And disguised as his twin sister Santina, he was crowned as the inaugural Miss WrestleMania and then fired by future President Donald Trump.
Unfortunately, Santino suffered neck injuries that forced him to retire from wrestling in 2014. Although he thought WWE would eventually find a non-wrestling role for him, he was surprised to find himself released from the company in 2016. He was never a main eventer, but he was great at making people laugh, and there are those who’d like to see him in the Hall of Fame.
Since his release Santino ― real name Anthony Carelli ― has mostly focused his time and attention on Battle Arts Academy, the training gym he co-founded in 2013 in his home town of Mississauga, Ontario. Among the classes he teaches there is judo, a martial art Santino trained extensively in before he became a wrestler.
On his first album, Milwaukee’s Jon “Midnight” Liedtke follows in the line of such funky electric blues-rock guitarists as Johnny Winter, Elvin Bishop and Stevie Ray Vaughan. He follows his muse to jam band extremes with one number nearing a quarter-hour’s length, but he’s likewise capable of reigning in the excess to bring it home in about three minutes. Liedtke varies his ax’s tone with various effects as two lineups of his Witching Hours backup band give more variety to the proceedings. You Can’t Get The Blues If You’ve Already Got ’em is a strong, nigh uniformly memorable debut.
Rugby-Smith to captain Barrett trio against Samoa
AUCKLAND, June 15 The Barrett brothers are set to become the first trio of siblings to play in the same test for New Zealand after being named in the All Blacks squad to play Samoa at Eden Park on Friday.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Imageware Systems Inc:
* Imageware Systems issues corporate update
* Q2 loss per share $0.03
* Q2 revenue rose 6 percent to $1.1 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Priest who booted funeral from church placed on leave
CHARLOTTE HALL, Md. (AP) — A Maryland priest has been placed on administrative leave after he booted mourners from a church where they were to hold a funeral.
The Archdiocese of Washington announced Tuesday that the Rev. Michael Briese is on leave pending the outcome of an investigation.
On June 27, before a funeral for Agnes Hicks could begin at St. Mary Catholic Church in Charlotte Hall, WTTG-TV reports a guest knocked over a chalice, damaging it and angering the priest. Hicks' daughter, Shanice Chisley, said Briese ordered everyone out and disrespected her deceased mother, saying "'get this thing out of my church! Everyone get the hell out of my church!'"
The archdiocese says Briese apologized to the family. In a letter published in the local newspaper, Briese said anger "was the most inappropriate response."
Construction barrels came down Tuesday on two major interchange projects, immediately adding an extra 31 miles of Interstate 69 in Kentucky.
I-69 replaces the Julian Carroll-Purchase Parkway from the I-24 Exit 25 Interchange at Calvert City, extending southward through Mayfield to about the 20 mile marker.
The I-69 designation is expected to become official following a Federal Highway Administration inspection of the interchange projects later this month.
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Chief Engineer Mike McGregor says design work has begun for upgrades to the KY 339 Exit 14 Wingo Interchange and additional upgrades that will allow the Cabinet to extend I-69 southward toward the Kentucky-Tennessee state line in the future.
I-69 signs are now visible along the section of the Purchase Parkway connecting the two projects.
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Uber(TEMPE, Ariz.) — A self-driving Uber car hit and killed a pedestrian early Monday morning in Tempe, Arizona, police said.
The vehicle was in “autonomous mode at the time of the collision, with a vehicle operator behind the wheel,” Tempe police said in a statement.
The female pedestrian died of her injuries at a hospital, police said.
“Uber is assisting and this is still an active investigation,” according to the police statement.
Uber tweeted that, “Our hearts go out to the victim’s family. We’re fully cooperating with @TempePolice and local authorities as they investigate this incident.”
This is a breaking news story. Please check back for updates.
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"He was working on a lawnmower tire," Wilkey said, "and it exploded hitting him in the chest and under the chin." Wilkey said Eggleston was breathing and had a pulse when the Cartersville Fire Department arrived, but shortly after, went into cardiac arrest.
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CLEVELAND (AP) — A Muslim-American radio host has received a court judgment in his favor in his federal lawsuit against a neo-Nazi website publisher because the defendant never responded to the Ohio case in court.
Dean Obeidallah accused The Daily Stormer's publisher, Andrew Anglin, of falsely labeling him as the "mastermind" behind a deadly bombing at concert in England last year.
Cleveland.com reports neither Anglin nor any attorney for him responded, so the court entered a finding of default Tuesday. Obeidallah's attorneys said they had tried unsuccessfully to reach or locate Anglin or his legal representative through emails, private investigators and notices in a Columbus-area legal publication.
Obeidallah didn't request a specific amount of damages. In that situation, judges typically have a hearing to determine the amount.
No such hearing has been scheduled.
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The Greenville Lady Comets’ softball team lost at Pana Friday 7 to 4.
Katie Hutchinson had a home run and triple while Reese Messerli banged out two hits.
After three games this season, the softball girls are still looking for their first victory. The Lady Comets play at Carlyle Monday.
Lucknow: As voting for 67 seats in 11 districts of Uttar Pradesh began on Wednesday, the ruling Samajwadi Party (SP) is hoping to repeat its 2012 performance in the region. The SP had won 34 of the 67 seats, while the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) had come a distant second with 17 seats in the last election.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) which is making a strong pitch to make inroads in the region had won 10 seats while the Congress, which is now contesting the polls in alliance with the SP, had barely managed 4 seats.
Regional parties like the Ittehadul-E-Millat Council and the Peace Party had won one seat each. Muslim population is sizeable in 40 constituencies in the second phase and they could hold the key to victory.
In all 721 candidates are in the fray. The key seats are Sambhal, Moradabad, Rampur, Bareilly, Amroha, Pilibhit, Lakhimpur Kheri, Shahjahanpur, Bijnore, Saharanpur and Budayun.
US agency cracks down on Juul e-cigarette popular in schools
Federal health officials are cracking down on underage use of a popular e-cigarette brand following months of complaints from parents, politicians and school administrators.
The Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday it has issued warnings to 40 retail and online stores as part of a nationwide operation against illegal sales of Juul to children.
Like other e-cigarettes, Juul is an electronic device that vaporizes liquid nicotine into an inhalable vapor.
Thanks in part to its resemblance to a small computer flash drive, Juul has become popular with some teenagers as a discrete way to vape at school and in public.
As part of the FDA initiative, regulators are asking Juul Labs to turn over documents about the design and marketing of its devices.
The San Francisco-based company says it monitors retailers to ensure they are following the law.
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Shares in Snap (SNAP -1.3% ) spiked briefly out of the doldrums a short bit ago after publication of a report in The Information suggesting "Why Snap May Want to Sell Soon."
The spike dissipated quickly, though. Shares have dipped below the $20 mark for the first time since March 21.
The company's current course may not be tenable any more, in an environment where Facebook (FB +1.4% ) is determinedly copying Snapchat's distinctive features and adding users while doing so, the report says.
Calling it a "modest investment but an important investment," Fresno City Councilwoman Esmeralda Soria formally proposed Wednesday putting up $200,000 from the city budget to help establish a legal defense fund for undocumented immigrants facing detention or deportation proceedings. Soria's motion, backed by Councilman Oliver Baines, came after more than 40 people offered impassioned pleas during a budget hearing for the council to consider those who many described as some of the community's most vulnerable residents.
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ALDI has voluntarily recalled Chocecur Dark Chocolate Bars as a precautionary measure due to the potential of almond pieces in the product not listed on the packaging.
The product may cause an allergic reaction in customers who have a nut allergy.
ALDI has removed the affected product from its stores. The affected product has a best-by date of July 24, 2018.
The product was available in the following states: Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Iowa, Kentucky, West Virginia, New York, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Maryland, Washington D.C., Virginia, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Florida and Texas.
No illnesses related to the product has been reported.
No other ALDI products have been recalled.
Customers who have any questions about the recall, they can contact ALDI customer service at their website or at 1 (800) 325-7894.
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April 10Ningbo Shuanglin Auto Parts Co Ltd :
* Says net profit for FY 2017 Q1 to increase by 5 percent to 20 percent, or to be 82.5 million yuan to 94.2 million yuan, compared to net profit of FY 2016 Q1 (78.5 million yuan)
* Says increased revenue as main reason for the forecast
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/d8i7gn
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Second Body Found In Collapsed Kenyan Building – Red Cross
A second body has been found in the wreckage of a collapsed residential building in Kenya’s capital, the Red Cross said.
Emergency crews made the discovery on Tuesday night, the agency said on Twitter, around 24 hours after the seven-storey block fell down in Nairobi’s poor southern Pipeline Estate.
Most of the residents had fled after cracks appeared in the building on Monday. But one woman was found a day later and died from her injuries in hospital. The second body was found dead in the rubble.
Forty-nine people died last year when another building collapsed during a heavy nighttime downpour in a poor neighbourhood.
The government ordered the demolition of many buildings after that incident, including the block that collapsed on Monday.
The Red Cross said another missing person it had been searching for had been found alive. Two children were pulled out alive on Tuesday evening.
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What Shannon Guerrero enjoys most about the City of Brownsville's Mobile Recreation Unit is the smiles it brings to the children's faces. Guerrero, the recreation event coordinator, said the purpose behind the program was to reach the underserved parts of the community so that the city could reach families that may not have access to a recreation center.
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URHOBO Youth Employment Initiative, UYEI, has commended the member representing Ethiope East constituency in the Delta State House of Assembly, Chief Evans Iwurie, on his reaction to the menace of killer herdsmen in his constituency, describing the legislator as “a true Urhobo patriot not afraid to stand up for his people.”
In a statement by Convener of the group, Comrade Francis Onokpasa, yesterday, the group, lamented “the terror meted out by herdsmen to farming and indigenous communities across the nation, including Urhoboland. It sympathised with the Akpomiemie family in Eku, Delta State, which recently lost its breadwinner to killer-herdsmen.
While noting “the courageous steps Iwurie is taking to secure the lives of our people in his constituency,” the group took a swipe at Chief Great Ogboru of the opposition All Progressives Congress, APC, accusing him of “being silent over the terror being unleashed on our people by herdsmen for political reasons.”
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Royals activated All-Star catcher Salvador Perez and outfielder Alex Gordon from the disabled list and put them in the lineup for Tuesday night's series opener against the Brewers.
Perez has been out all season after straining a ligament in his left knee while carrying bags up a flight of stairs in his home. He was behind the plate and batting cleanup against Milwaukee.
Gordon tore the labrum in his left hip on April 9. He was in left field and batting seventh.
The Royals also recalled left-hander Eric Stout from Triple-A Omaha to provide bullpen help. They cleared roster space by putting right-hander Justin Grimm on the DL with lower back stiffness and sending catcher Cam Gallagher and outfielder Paulo Orlando to the Storm Chasers.
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Backstrom recorded an assist and three shots in 20:40 of ice time during Sunday's 6-3 loss to the Flyers.
Backstrom has been on fire in recent weeks with four goals and 12 points over his last nine games. The 30-year-old center has had a down year by his standards as he risks missing the 70-point mark for the first time since the lockout-shortened 2012-13 season. Fantasy owners should expect a bounce-back season from the Swede next season and he should be an early-round selection in all fantasy formats in upcoming drafts.
April 5 Leclanche SA:
* Said on Tuesday increased revenue by 56% in full year 2016 financial results and achieves key growth plan milestones
* Said consolidated revenues for FY 2016 were 28.5 million Swiss francs ($28.44 million), up by 56% year-on-year
* EBITDA loss for the year amounts to 27.5 million francs compared with the loss of 26.0 million francs in 2015
* Excl all one-off, exceptional and non-recurring items the loss was 18.6 million francs, representing a 54% improvement compared to 2015 in terms of net sales Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 1.0021 Swiss francs) (Gdynia Newsroom)
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Ashley Graham learns some very exciting news on tonight's So Cosmo!
It's New York Fashion Week on the second episode of the new E! series, and the Cosmopolitan magazine's Aya and Tiffany talk to supermodel Ashley while at Christian Siriano's runway show. And during their chat, Aya makes a major announcement to the model.
"Your Cosmo cover is one of the best-selling covers of the year," Aya tells Ashley.
An excited Ashley then jokes, "When's the next cover?"
"Can we have a shoot tomorrow?" Tiffany asks.
The fourth suspect in the slaying of a 90-year-old Mobile man in July 2016 had his $250,000 bond reduced to $100,000 during a hearing at Mobile District Court on Wednesday morning. Crandle had a preliminary hearing scheduled today for first-degree criminal tapering and third-degree criminal mischief charges he recently picked up while in Mobile County Jail.
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3 mountain climbers who fell about 300 feet are rescued
MOUNT HOOD, Ore. (AP) — Three climbers who fell about 300 feet (90 meters) on Oregon's Mount Hood have been rescued.
Portland Mountain Rescue says it keeps rescue teams ready on the mountain for emergencies and went to the mountain's Hogsback area at around 10,750 feet (3,275 meters) elevation on Monday morning. The three climbers were rescued by Monday afternoon.
A man was airlifted to a hospital to be treated for back and shoulder injuries. A woman had a shoulder injury. Another woman had an ankle injury.
Rescue leader Steve Rollins tells CBS affiliate KOIN mountain conditions were difficult and slippery. He says climbers need to be careful about the techniques and equipment they use.
Climber Kevin Huang says the area where the other climbers fell is "very steep" and "can be tricky" for people who aren't used to it.
UKGC Recommends Default Deposit Limits in Online Gaming Social gaming, player fund protection, dormant account fees, and withdrawal restrictions all under scrutiny. Share:
The UK gambling regulator has recommended significant new consumer protection mechanisms over the regulated online gambling industry in a wide-ranging review of the gambling market in the UK.
The focus of the report is on its recommendations over the controversial fixed-odds betting terminals. However, the review explores many other parts of the regulated market, and online gaming comes under particular scrutiny.
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April 6 U.S. stocks opened little changed on Thursday, as gains in energy shares were offset by declines in financial companies.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 4.32 points, or 0.02 percent, at 20,643.83, the S&P 500 was down 0.34 points, or 0.01 percent, at 2,352.61, and the Nasdaq Composite was up 6.33 points, or 0.11 percent, at 5,870.81. (Reporting by Yashaswini Swamynathan in Bengaluru; Editing by Savio D'Souza)
Lupita Nyong’o posed in a cute bomber jacket reppin’ Nakita from Wakanda.
She wore a custom ‘Nakia’ jacket by high-end streetwear brand, Fear of God. Ahhh! Can they make this into production? The beauty was noticeably absent from the Avengers: Infinity Wars premiere, so this photo might have been subtly showing some love as she hashtagged #AvengersInfinityWar.
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She paired the look with black shades, and continued to play with the hashtag, ending the post with #NakiaWasAbroad.
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An off-duty New Rochelle police officer has been charged with vehicular manslaughter after a deadly crash in White Plains.Investigators say Officer Harry Kyrakeades had a blood-alcohol content three times above the legal limit when he crashed his Jeep into a tree.27-year-old Isaac Ward, a passenger in the officer's car, was rushed to the hospital where he later died.Kyrakeades was driving his personal vehicle at the time of the crash. He was taken to Westchester County Medical Center where is he undergoing surgery for serious leg injuries.At this point, it is unclear how fast Kyrakeades was travelling, but the roads were wet at the time.Kyrakeades is a rookie cop who graduated from the academy in December 2015.His SUV has been impounded and the investigation continues.
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Staff Writer
The Coalition for Equitable Community Development (CECD) hold its annual meeting Saturday, Feb. 18.
During the meeting the coalition will discuss the new developments that have been completed over the past year, such as City Hyde Park, 5015 S. Harper Ave., and Vue53, 1330 E. 53rd St., as well as take a look at how the new businesses are doing in those two main developments.
Representatives from MAC Property Management and Hyde Park Properties will be at the meeting to answer questions. Jeanne Spurlock, a realtor based in Hyde Park, will talk about the direction that new development in the neighborhood is taking.
The CECD meeting will be held at Augustana Lutheran Church of Hyde Park, 5500 S. Woodlawn Ave., from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
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HONG KONG, Aug 14 (Reuters) - A unit of Chinese conglomerate Fosun Group's pharmaceutical business on Monday said it is bidding for a stake in U.S. speciality drugmaker Arbor Pharmaceuticals LLC.
Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical Group Co Ltd said in a stock exchange filing its Hong Kong unit submitted a non-binding bid for a stake in Arbor, which is backed by private equity firm KKR & Co LP, without disclosing the financial terms.
The unit has not entered exclusive talks with the seller and will begin conducting due diligence to determine further steps, Fosun Pharma said.
Atlanta-based Arbor produces mainly branded prescription drugs for the paediatric, hospital and cardiovascular markets.
New York-based KKR agreed to buy more than a quarter of shares in the company in December 2014, in a deal that valued privately held Arbor at over $1 billion. (Reporting by Kane Wu)
× Lawsuit alleges fabricated evidence sent man to prison
CHICAGO (AP) _ A federal lawsuit alleges two former prosecutors conspired with a Chicago police sergeant and others to fabricate evidence that led to a wrongful murder conviction.
With the lawsuit filed Monday, attorney Jennifer Bonjean said she is seeking $60 million in damages for Armando Serrano. He and co-defendant Jose Montanez were released last summer after more than two decades in prison when prosecutors dropped charges.
The lawsuit alleges former Detective Reynaldo Guevara and then-assistant state’s attorneys Matthew Coghlan and John Dillon worked together to pressure a key witness into pinning the 1993 murder of Rodrigo Vargas on Serrano.
Coghlan, now a judge, couldn’t be reached for comment. Dillon declined to comment.
Guevara has come under fire over allegations he bullied witnesses and framed innocent people in dozens of cases. He’s invoked his right against self-incrimination when questioned about the accusations.
April 4 GetSwift Ltd:
* Signed an exclusive multiyear partnership with Commonwealth Bank
* Estimates deal will result in over 257.4 million deliveries on its platform over next five years, with an estimated aggregate transaction value of $9 billion Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
There is hope for North West business people who were part of the provincial public works and transport department’s abortive contractor incubator programme.
Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane on Tuesday proposed that the department reach a settlement with all the contractors by next week.
On Tuesday‚ Mkhwebane invited aggrieved people who were part of the Vuku’phile programme to furnish her office with details of their suffering and suggested remedies by Friday.
She also required the department to furnish her with the proposed settlement on Friday.
The programme was the department’s contractor learnership programme where emerging contractors were given on-the-job training.
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Ronda Brinks is on the road to run the Gazelle Girl Half Marathon. This weeks she learns the importance of being nice to yourself!
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In the Courier Chat’s first podcast, we hear from Lisa Nelson, the outreach coordinator for the Lancer Pantry, about PCC’s food insecurity. Later in the podcast, Rob talks about his editorial about food insecurity.
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This week on The Disclaimer, WMSE's weekly culture chat with hosts Ryan Schleicher, Matt Wild and I, we run down our takeaways from Summerfest. Attendance was up this year, but is that really the best metric to grade the festival on? Then we turn the conversation to a far sadder story: The shocking revelations, as reported by Jim DeRogatis, that R. Kelly may be holding women against their will in a cult-like atmosphere. Of course, rumors of impropriety have circled around Kelly for decades now, so why do these feel different? Is Kelly finally having a Bill Cosby moment? And is our culture entering a new age of accountability? Maybe, maybe not, but if nothing else the old line of "I can separate the art from the artist" no longer seems to fly, and that's a step in the right direction.
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Hundreds of people are feared dead after devastating mudslide on the outskirts of the capital, Freetown.
Hundreds of people are feared dead after a mudslide on the outskirts of Sierra Leone's capital, Freetown.
Heavy rains overnight submerged dozens of homes, and possibly hundreds are underneath the rubble, according to Victor Foh, vice president of the West African country.
A number of illegal buildings had been erected in the area hit by the mudslide, and images obtained by AFP news agency showed a ferocious churning of dark orange mud coursing down a steep street, while videos posted by local residents showed people waist and chest-deep in water trying to cross the road.
Military personnel have been deployed to help in the rescue operation, officials said.
Many of the impoverished areas of Freetown are close to sea level and have poor drainage systems, exacerbating flooding during the rainy season.
FILE - In this Nov. 24, 2011, file photo, a Chinese Y-8 plane flies during a joint military exercise in Jhelum, Pakistan. In recent developments surrounding the South China Sea, Taiwan's Defense Ministry said a pair of Chinese Y-8 surveillance aircraft flew through the Bashi Strait between Taiwan and the Philippines then out into the Pacific in a northeasterly direction on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017. B.K. Bangash, File AP Photo
Chelsea strikerhas admitted that he has kept in contact with his former boss and now Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho while he was in exile in Brazil, according to the Independent. The fiery forward has notified by text message by Blues boss Antonio Conte that he was surplus to requirements, despite having a huge hand in helping Chelsea win the Premier League title last season, leading to rumours suggesting that the Brazil-born Spanish player could make a return to Atletico Madrid.Currently refusing to train and getting fined for every week for that, Costa said, “Jose has called me, direct to my phone, just to check I am OK and to see how I am,”“He wished me good luck.“I never had any problems with Jose, we have a strong relationship. Everyone was very sad when things didn't work out in the end for him at Chelsea.”Jacque TalbotFollow: @Jac_Talbot
The Peninsula Churches Addiction Task Force invites the community to Conversations with Individuals in Recovery. Kenn Bower, Jr. from Lighthouse Sober Living for Men in Port Clinton is gathering a group of individuals in recovery to meet with anyone who is affected by addiction or has a heart to listen for understanding.
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Built for all-day trail rides and enduro racing, and developed with the World Championship-winning Atherton DH Team, our new Bravo wheelset rethinks carbon ﬁber from the ground up. The Bravo’s Radial Impact Absorbing Carbon Technology (RiACT) is three times stiffer than our aluminum rims laterally, but absorbs radial impacts to withstand bigger hits and roll faster. Patented Bead Socket tubeless technology improves traction, and creates a lighter, stronger rim. Weighing less than 1720g (29″), the Bravo’s 32mm WideRight proﬁle increases tire volume without negatively affecting tread shape or sidewall height. With the added durability and quick engagement of our new Neo and Neo Ultimate hubs, the Bravo is the new benchmark for all trail wheelsets.
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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — With more than 150 rides and attractions State Fair Meadowlands offers fun for the whole family. Take a ride on the area’s only Sky Ride or head up, up and away in the original Batcopter from the 1960’s TV series.
Fifty food vendors are ready to serve up delicious meals, snacks and sweets. The fair runs through July 8 with fireworks on July 3-4. Click here for more information.
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The following is a look at obituaries published on SILive.com. Viewing times and guestbooks can be found here.
Native Staten Islander Michael F. Donnelly Sr., a World War II veteran, member of Faith United Methodist Church, avid New York Yankees fan and beloved family man, died Saturday, three days shy of his 92nd birthday.
Jeanne Collins Helbock, 54, of West Brighton, an active parishioner of Blessed Sacrament R.C. Church who was devoted to her family, died Saturday after a battle with ovarian cancer.
Saudi Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman waves as he meets with Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, April 11, 2017. Bandar Algaloud/Courtesy of Saudi Royal Court/Handout via REUTERS
DUBAI Saudi Arabia could launch a land offensive in Yemen to crush its Iranian-aligned Houthi enemies but the cost in casualties would be heavy on both sides, the kingdom's powerful deputy crown prince said on Tuesday.
Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who is Saudi defence minister, also said in a nationally-televised interview that Riyadh's decision to mount a military campaign to end Houthi control of swathes of Yemen in 2015 was necessary to restore the country's internationally-recognised government.
He added that Riyadh was unable to hold a dialogue with its arch-rival Iran because of what he called the Islamic Republic's extremist ideology.
(Reporting by Sami Aboudi, Editing by William Maclean and Gareth Jones)
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In line with GamePlanEarth, a season-long environmental initiative established and led by the Ravens to help make Baltimore a more sustainable city, the Ravens and M&T Bank will help revitalize multiple neighborhoods in Baltimore Thursday. Approximately 100 volunteers comprised of staff from both the Ravens and M&T Bank will split up and spend their day under the ...
DRIVERS looking to fill up will no longer be able to use the Shell service station on Ballina Rd in Lismore Heights after the outlet shut its doors this week.
A Coles Express representative confirmed the sudden closure of the servo on Monday.
According to the company, the former Ballina Rd team have relocated to the Dawson St outlet.
"We're excited to advise that from Thursday our customers will be able to visit the recently refurbished Coles Express at Dawson Street, which is located close by," the representative said.
"Our Dawson Street site has undergone a significant refurbishment with the installation of new underground tanks, pumps, and a new canopy.
"The team from Ballina Road are relocating to Dawson St and are excited to welcome the customers from Lismore back after a lengthy temporary closure."
The company Viva Energy supplies fuel to the Coles Express service stations although they also carry the Shell branding.
Slovenia's banks less vulnerable to risks - central bank
LJUBLJANA, June 14 Slovenian banks have become more robust and better able to withstand economic shocks three years after their bad loan problems almost pushed the country towards an international bailout, the Bank of Slovenia said its June report on financial stability on Wednesday.
Antonio Sabato Jr. joins Alex Jones live via Skype to discuss the developing story behind the Alexandria, Virginia shooting as well as announce to the Infowars audience his bid for Congress.
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Cheque Presentation – Convent Christmas Fair
￼￼Mrs Lorraine Davis and the Convent Christmas Fair Committee respectively, are pictured handing over a cheque for £6250 each from the proceeds of the November 2017 Convent Christmas Fair to Girl Guiding Gibraltar and GibSams.
Mrs Davis said, “I’d like to thank everyone once again who helped to make the Convent Christmas Fair such an enjoyable and successful event, and to raise so much money for these two important local organisations.”
In his latest solo show in his native Greece, critically acclaimed Paris-based artist Christophoros Katsadiotis returns with a collection titled “Poetic Incidents,” at the Fougaro venue in Nafplio. What makes Katsadiotis's work stand out beyond his bent for seeing the grotesque and even macabrely humorous in otherwise mundane scenes, is the way he splices different prints together to create unique pieces that cannot be reproduced. The exhibition also includes a screening of his “Carousel,” an animated film on the art of etching that was first screened at the Portobello Film Festival in London last month. Opening hours are Wednesday-Sunday 9 a.m. till late at night.
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Smith is out of the lineup Monday against the Blue Jays, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Smith regularly starts against right-handers, but since the Rays have been in the midst of a righty-heavy schedule, he'll take a seat in the series opener as manager Kevin Cash looks to give some run to Peter Bourjos in center field. The speedy Smith would certainly seem to benefit from getting his first day off in 13 games; he's getting on base at a .267 clip over that stretch while contributing no stolen bases.
Specialist officers are today continuing the search for a 25-year-old man who went in Leeds last week.
Daniel Hirst was last seen at about 9.30pm on Thursday near the Royal Armouries in Hunslet.
The 25-year-old from Beeston is described as white and was wearing a black thigh length jacket, dark bottoms, a black baseball cap and a cream coloured shirt.
Detective Inspector Richard Holmes, of Leeds District CID, said: "We are concerned for Daniel's welfare and have been conducting enquiries to find him.
"He is known to frequent the Beeston area and Leeds city centres areas. I would ask anyone who has seen him or has informaton about his whereabouts to contact Leeds CID on 101 referencing log 1754 of 13/4/17. "
Turkey’s prime minister has called on the opposition to respect the result of a referendum that will expand the powers of the office of the president.
In an address to legislators from his ruling party on Tuesday, Binali Yildirim said the people had voted to switch from a parliamentary to a presidential system, adding: the “opposition should not speak after the people have spoken.”
An unofficial tally carried by the country’s state-run news agency gave President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s “yes” camp a narrow win.
Opposition parties called for the vote to be annulled because of a series of irregularities, particularly an electoral board decision to accept ballots that didn’t bear official stamps, as required by Turkish law.
International monitors said the move undermined safeguards against fraud.
History shows that there is nothing so easy to enslave and nothing so hard to emancipate as ignorance, hence it becomes the double enemy of civilization. By its servility it is the prey of tyranny, and by its credulity it is the foe of enlightenment.
The doctors, nurses and patients at Boston Children’s Hospital got together to make a wonderful video to wish the New England Patriots good luck against the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl 52.
They thank the Patriots for everything they do for kids, for visiting the hospital and for giving them hope.
The Super Bowl is on Sunday and starts airing at 6:30 p.m. ET on NBC.
(Thanks to Patriots.com for sharing.)
Olive Garden just rolled out new LASAGNA NACHOS!
Olive Garden now offers LASAGNA NACHOS. The chips are fried lasagna noodles, they’re covered in meat sauce and cheese, and you can get them through the end of March.
DAKAR May 2 Senegal's President Macky Sall dismissed his energy minister on Tuesday, the president's office said in a statement that gave no reason for the sudden move.
Thierno Alassane Sall, an aeronautical engineer by training who is not related to the president but is among his longtime collaborators, had been in the post since 2015.
Senegal is on the verge of a potential oil and gas boom, as newly discovered fields off its Atlantic coastline are expected to begin production within the next decade.
Companies including British-based Cairn Energy and Dallas-based Kosmos Energy have reported a string of successful finds in recent years that could transform Senegal's agricultural economy.
The energy portfolio will now be managed by Prime Minister Mahammed Boun Abdallah Dionne, the statement said. (Reporting by Diadie Ba; Writing by Joe Bavier; Editing by Catherine Evans)
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Toronto police are seeking a man and a woman in a fraud case involving hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Police say a woman went into a bank on June 29 and, using false identification, posed as a client to gain access to that person's account.
They say she then transferred $400,000 from there to another account.
Police say a few days later, a man went into another bank and used a fake ID to pose as a client.
It's alleged he accessed the account in which the money had been transferred and used the funds to buy a large quantity of gold.
Security camera images of the two have been posted on the Toronto police website.
China will implement a total ban on coal, iron, iron ore, lead, lead iron, aquatic and marine products imported from North Korea from Aug 15
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China will implement a total ban on coal, iron, iron ore, lead, lead iron, aquatic and marine products imported from North Korea from Aug 15 Click to read more on Twitter
Beckham (groin/Achilles) is likely to be placed on the 10-day disabled list Tuesday, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports.
Engelb Vielma is joining the team from Triple-A, so it seems inevitable that Beckham hits the DL in a corresponding move. He was pulled from Monday's game with a groin injury and is also dealing with a sore Achilles. The Orioles don't have the big-league depth to cover for Beckham without making a roster move, as Jonathan Schoop (oblique) is already on the DL. Expect to be without Beckham until at least early May.
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Linesides fishing is GREAT! The spawn run is almost over. Most of the fish are back on the main lake and are starting to set up on a summer pattern. Big schools of hybrids can be found anywhere from the S-turns to as far south as Tanyard Creek. The down rod bite is the most productive bite going on the lake right now. Fishing live shad at depths from 20 – 30 feet is producing for our boats from one end of the lake to the other. Our bait of choice has been big thread fins with small gizzards running a close second. These fish can be found on your Lowrance on or around most points, humps and flats. Good electronics can be a big help during the summer months.
Summer time is awesome for numbers on Lake Allatoona, so give us a call at 770-827-6282 and let’s take the kids fishing.
For its production of The Absolute Brightness of Leonard Pelkey, Square One Theatre is partnering with PFLAG (Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians and Gays) and Stratford High School Gay/Straight Alliance to participate in post-performance talkbacks with the audience following the 4 p.m. twilight matinee performances on Saturdays, May 5, 12 and 19, 719 Birdseye Street.
For more information, visit squareonetheatre.com or call 203-375-8778.
TORONTO — An overnight fire at an east Toronto school playground has sparked an arson investigation.
Emergency crews were called to Norman Ingram Public School shortly before 2 a.m. for reports of a fire.
Police say a play structure was destroyed by the flames.
Don’t expect much to change in the Wells Fargo boardroom — at least not right away — even if shareholders vote for a clean sweep of the board at the annual meeting next week.
Wells investors are expected to send a stinging rebuke to the board when they gather for the company’s annual meeting at a luxury beachside resort outside of Jacksonville, Fla., on April 25. It’s the first board election since the phony-accounts scandal unfolded in September, and influential proxy advisers are recommending that shareholders vote against half to all of the 12 board members up for reelection; the company has 15 directors overall.
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Producer prices in Japan were up 0.4 percent on month in November, the Bank of Japan said on Tuesday.
That exceeded forecasts for a gain of 0.2 percent and was up from 0.3 percent in October.
On a yearly basis, producer prices climbed 3.5 percent – also topping expectations for 3.3 percent and up from 3.4 percent in the previous month.
Export prices added 0.3 percent on month and 3.5 percent on year, the bank said, while import prices jumped 0.9 percent on month and 6.6 percent on year.
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Max Weinberg’s Jukebox is 100% audience interactive! Weinberg invites the audience to create the setlist in real time and his crack four piece group plays the songs on demand. That’s right – the crowd gets to yell out their choices and the mighty Max and his band play them! Everything from the Beatles to the Stones to Bruce and The E Street Band’s biggest hits.
A man has admitted running around naked in front of a police car on one of a busy main road in Angus.
Kieran Morrison pleaded guilty when his case called at Forfar sheriff court and was placed on the Sex Offenders Register in the interim after a sheriff ordered him to appear personally in the dock next month, the Courier reports.
The 20-year-old from Dundee admitted that on October 28 last year on the A90 Dundee to Aberdeen road at Happas in Angus he intentionally exposed his genitals in a sexual manner to a male and female constable of Police Scotland with the intention that they would see them, in that he ran while naked onto the roadway in front of a police vehicle and exposed himself.
The charge was brought under the Sexual offences (Scotland) Act 2009.
Morrison will return to court for sentence on March 1.
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Abby Lee Miller has an update from behind bars.
The Dance Moms star took to Instagram on Monday with a message for fans interested in sending their well wishes during the last few months of her prison sentence.
"I can't thank everyone enough for the beautiful cards everyone sends me," Miller shared. "I have received so many but want to make everyone aware that going forward I will no longer receive cards. The mail rules have changed. The only mail that I will receive will be letters on plain paper or writing paper (lined) in a plain white envelope. Many thanks love you all."
Earlier this month, the Federal Bureau of Prisons moved Abby Lee's release date up to May 25. She was originally scheduled to complete her year-long sentence on June 21.
Gallinari is questionable for Sunday's preseason game against the Trail Blazers due to a foot injury.
According to coach Doc Rivers, Gallinari hurt his foot during the team's game Wednesday and will not practice in advance of Sunday's game against the Blazers. Rivers also mentioned that the injury isn't serious, but they're treating it like it is considering the nature of preseason.
FLORHAM PARK – The New York Jets’ social media department posted a graphic on Twitter on Friday of a sad-looking dog that resembles the Cleveland Browns’ logo wearing a cone around its neck — along with a Jets collar tag.
It also showed four dog biscuits — two of them broken — on the ground. The tweet included the word, “Sit” followed by #NYJvsCLE.
It was deleted about an hour after being posted. Someone might be in the doghouse because of it.
The message didn’t exactly fit what coach Todd Bowles and his players have been saying all week — the 2-2 squad is “not good enough to look past anybody.”
The tweet received over 300 retweets and 600 likes before it was taken down.
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In the early hours of July 4th, Ruth Greene of Pasco was the first to arrive at the scene of a car crash. Brian Zacharias had sustained major injuries, including a mangled left leg bleeding profusely. Ruth used a belt as a tourniquet and held on until the Emergency Medical Team loaded Brian into the ambulance. He lost his leg, but the Pendleton man credits Ruth with saving his life. The two met again in October.
CAPE TOWN, South Africa — South Africa fast bowler Kagiso Rabada has had his two-test ban overturned on appeal and will be available for the remainder of the series against Australia.
Test cricket's No. 1-ranked bowler was initially banned for the third and fourth tests after being found guilty of two charges of misconduct for aggressive wicket celebrations in the second test in Port Elizabeth.
Rabada's first offence, of intentionally bumping into Australia captain Steve Smith after dismissing him in the first innings, earned him three demerit points and took him over a disciplinary threshold. That led to an automatic two-test ban.
Michael Heron, who heard the appeal, said he couldn't be "comfortably satisfied" that Rabada intended to make contact with Smith and found him not guilty of the charge under the International Cricket Council's code of conduct.
Kansas City, MO - infoZine - A civil forfeiture complaint has been filed in federal court for property acquired and maintained by Mark Sellers, a Kansas City, MO business owner who was under investigation by the FBI for a $10 million investment fraud scheme before he shot and killed himself on Aug. 2, 2016. The forfeiture complaint alleges that the property is subject to federal forfeiture because it was derived from the proceeds of an investment fraud scheme in which Sellers stole approximately $10 million from approximately 100 investors through his firm, Selden Companies, LLC, from December 2007 through at least 2015.
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It looks like Brittany Cartwright isn't buying what boyfriend Jax Taylor is selling anymore.
After a rumor that the bad boy of SUR cheated on his sweet girlfriend with their former co-worker Faith (while in the house of an elderly woman who she was caring for, no less!) spread like wildfire during Scheana Shay's birthday party in the Vanderpump Rules season premiere, the Kentucky native isn't giving Jax an inch of leeway.
In a sneak peek of the Bravo hit's next episode, exclusive to E! News, Brittany is busy venting to new neighbor Katie Maloney-Schwartz about how fed up she is with the man she moved across the country for. "I'm just, like, so embarrassed," she says, in tears. "Do I have to call my mom and tell her Jax cheated on me with someone who I thought was a friend of mine?"
YEREVAN. – The ruling Republican Party of Armenia (RPA) has not yet made a decision on who will be the speaker of the new National Assembly (NA), according to Zhoghovurd (People) newspaper.
“Zhoghovurd has learned from well-informed sources that the matter of the NA President, as well as of the NA vice presidents and chairpersons of the standing committees of the parliament, is the topic of discussions these days of [President and RPA Chairman] Serzh Sargsyan and Prime Minister [and RPA First Vice-Chairman] Karen Karapetyan.
“Zhoghovurd has learned that there is no final decision yet regarding the composition of the new government. According to our information, Karen Karapetyan wishes to make some changes also in his team of ministers, and some surprises are expected in this regard,” wrote Zhoghovurd.
House Speaker Paul Ryan is planning to hold a town hall meeting Aug. 21, his first open to the public in nearly two years.
The town hall in Racine is being organized by CNN and will be hosted by Jake Tapper. Ryan's office says CNN will be in charge of attendance for the event and is inviting attendees from Ryan's southeastern Wisconsin congressional district.
Republican and Democratic opponents have criticized Ryan for not holding a public town hall since October 2015. Ryan has defended himself by saying he doesn't want opponents from outside his district bussed in to disrupt any such meeting.
Ryan has instead opted to hold invite-only town halls at businesses in his district and over the telephone.
The articles are almost as impossible to miss as the giant “Store Closing” signs plastered on more than 5,000 shops across the globe. Do a quick Google search and you’ll see headlines like "Retailers Are Going Bankrupt at a Record Pace," "Another Bad Week for Retail," "2017 Retail Bankruptcies Are Piling Up," and "There’s No End in Sight."
We’re just over halfway through 2017 and more than 300 retailers have filed for bankruptcy, up 31 percent from the same time last year. You could point your finger at a recovering economy, make a case against the “distracted consumer” or throw shade at Amazon, but the honest truth is as harsh as the headlines.
A survey by IDC showed Apple -- which reported its quarterly data Thursday -- led all vendors with 77.3 million iPhones sold, giving it a 19.2 percent market share.
Even though Apple's fourth-quarter unit sales were down 1.3 percent from a year earlier, it was able to move ahead of South Korea's Samsung, whose 74.1 million devices sold gave it a market share of 18.4 percent, IDC said.
Huawei held the number three position with a 10.2 percent market share, followed by fellow Chinese makers Xiaomi and Oppo, with 7.0 and 6.8 percent, respectively, according to IDC.
Overall smartphone sales were down 6.3 percent with 403.5 million handsets shipped, according to the survey.
Samsung, which reported a 4.4 percent decline in the fourth quarter, remained the top smartphone vendor for the full year with a 21.6 percent market share, to Apple's 14.7 percent, IDC said.
Overall smartphone sales for 2017 were virtually flat -- down 0.1 percent at 1.47 billion units, the report said.
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He succeeds Ryan Miller, who will be transitioning to vice president and controller of the company's Commercial Systems business as part of a leadership rotation. Miller will continue as the lead Investor Relations executive for Rockwell Collins until the appointments become fully effective May 1. In his new role, Miller succeeds Steve Buesing, who has been appointed vice president and controller of Rockwell Collins' new Interior Systems business, which became effective on Rockwell Collins' acquisition of B/E Aerospace last week.
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April 17 (Reuters) - The following financial services industry appointments were announced on Monday. To inform us of other job changes, email moves@thomsonreuters.com.
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The bank appointed Carmen Haddad as head of its Saudi Arabia business, according to a source close to the lender.
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Northern Trust Wealth Management, a unit of Northern Trust Corp, appointed Robert Ashcroft senior vice president and director of business owner consulting in its wealth management unit.
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Morningstar Credit Ratings LLC, a unit of Morningstar Inc , named Charles Citro managing director for commercial mortgage-backed securities ratings and analytics. (Compiled by Divya Grover in Bengaluru)
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Broadway couple Audra McDonald and Will Swenson will host the 83rd Annual Drama League Awards on May 19 at the Marriott Marquis Times Square. The ceremony is set to take place at 11:30am.
Six-time Tony winner McDonald (Shuffle Along, Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill) and Tony nominee Swenson (Waitress, Hair) join a roster for the Drama League Awards that includes Special Awards recipients Bette Midler (Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theater Award), Bill Berloni (Unique Contribution to the Theater Award) and Michael Greif (Founders Award for Excellence in Directing).
These honors are in addition to the five competitive categories for Outstanding Play, Outstanding Revival of a Play, Outstanding Musical, Outstanding Revival of a Musical and the Distinguished Performance Award. Nominees for these categories will be announced on April 19 in a special presentation at Sardi’s featuring Tony Award winners Bebe Neuwirth and Patina Miller.
Market Rasen Police have issued a warning to residents after two shed burglaries took place on Saturday, April 21.
Police say the burglaries, which involved the theft of two expensive bikes, are thought to have occurred between 11am and 4pm on Gainsborough Road, Market Rasen.
Items stolen were a Cannondale CAAD12 (dark green) with high visibility highlights on the frame, and a Cube pelleton SL (black) with white writing and white highlights on the frame.
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ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE (Reuters) - President Donald Trump is not moving to fire U.S. Special Counsel Robert Mueller but is frustrated by the length of the ongoing probe into Russian meddling in the 2016 U.S. election, the White House said on Monday.
Trump not moving to fire Mueller but is frustrated: White House
Spokesman Hogan Gidley told reporters on the Air Force One flight carrying Trump to New Hampshire that Trump's weekend tweets criticizing Mueller by name do not presage a firing.
"The president is not moving to get rid of Robert Mueller," he said. He said the tweets reflected "some well-established frustration" felt by Trump over the Russian investigation.
(Reporting By Roberta Rampton; Editing by Tom Brown)
TAMPA, Fla. — A Florida man has been sentenced to six years and five months in prison for accidentally shooting a gun while taking a selfie in a strip club restroom.
The U.S. Attorney's Office in Tampa announced 34-year-old Rorn Sorn's sentencing Monday. The Asian Pride Gang member pleaded guilty in April to possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.
Court documents say Sorn was at Club Lust in St. Petersburg in December when his gun discharged. The bullet went through the mirror and into the adjacent women's restroom. No injuries were reported.
A security guard approached Sorn as he was leaving, and Sorn reportedly told the guard that it was an accident and that he "was just trying to take a selfie." Police responded, and officers found a handgun, ammunition and drugs on Sorn.
Trump To Sign Bill Extending Veterans’ Health Care Program
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump plans to sign legislation to extend temporarily a program that gives veterans access to private-sector health care.
White House spokesman Sean Spicer says Trump will sign the bill Wednesday at the White House.
The extension will provide stopgap services while Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin develops a longer-term plan to allow veterans to more easily go outside the VA medical system for care. Under the bill, the VA will be allowed to operate its Choice program until the funding runs out.
The program is set to expire in August without the legislation, and with nearly $1 billion in the account.
The Choice program was developed after a 2014 scandal over wait times at the VA medical center in Phoenix. Some veterans died.
Milwaukee’s Underground Collaborative wraps up a year of big comedy shows with one last act: a one-night, one-off performance from stand-up Matt Braunger. Since cutting his teeth as a cast member of “MadTV” during its final season and appearing on Conan O’Brien’s “Tonight Show” in various roles, Braunger has appeared on Comedy Central and Netflix specials and landed guest spots in TV shows like “Agent Carter,” “Disjointed” and “Bojack Horseman.” Tickets are $18 in advance or $20 at the door.
Harvey Weinstein Won't Take Stand For Grand Jury in Rape Case
Harvey Weinstein Will Not Testify Before Grand Jury in Rape Case
Harvey Weinstein's legal team feels prosecutors aren't sharing information ahead of his criminal case, and have therefore advised him not to testify before the grand jury.
Weinstein's attorney, Ben Brafman, says his office has been "unfairly denied access to critical information about this case." He added ... Weinstein won't take the stand as the rape case proceeds, because without that information he can't properly defend him.
Brafman also finds it troubling he hasn't gotten access to integral materials, especially since one of the allegations is more than 14 years old, and the rape allegation involves a woman with whom Weinstein insists he maintained a 10-year consensual relationship.
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A man with cystic fibrosis will exercise for 24 hours.
Josh Llewellyn Jones, 29, from Cardiff, was given a 10% chance of living through the evening when he was born and told BBC Radio Wales he relied on exercise to stay alive.
Mr Llewellyn-Jones was speaking to Dot Davies, sitting in for Jason Mohammad on Wednesday.
Fortaleza Asset Management Inc. decreased its position in shares of Home Depot Inc by 62.8% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 5,300 shares of the home improvement retailer's stock after selling 8,943 shares during the period.
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It's been reported the special counsel looking at the investigation into Russia's role in the 2016 US election has widened its probe to include an examination into whether Donald Trump attempted to obstruct justice.
The East Central Iowa Cooperative Board of Directors, in conjunction with CoBank, are pleased to present $6,000 in donations to schools in communities ECI serves: La Porte City, Jesup and Hudson. East Central Iowa Cooperative’s donation of $3,000 was generously matched by Co Bank. With the donations shared equally among three districts, Union Schools, which serve La Porte City, Dysart and the surrounding communities, will be able to use $2,000 in support of its robotics programs and/or STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) education.
Geneva[Switzerland], June 14 : Accusing Pakistan of pursuing political objectives in Kashmir, India told the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva that Islamabad's continued support to terrorist groups is part of its security and foreign policy to de-stabilize Kashmir. Exercising its third right of reply to a Pakistani statemen, India said that "the foremost challenge to stability in Kashmir is the scourge of terrorism which receives sustenance from Pakistan and the territories under Pakistan control".
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There's a surprising twist to Regina Willoughby's last season with Columbia City Ballet: It's also her 18-year-old daughter Melina's first season with the company. Regina, 40, will retire from the stage in March, just as her daughter starts her own career as a trainee. But for this one season, they're sharing the stage together.
Performing Side-By-Side In The Nutcracker
Regina and Melina are not only dancing in the same Nutcracker this month, they're onstage at the same time: Regina is doing Snow Queen, while Melina is in the snow corps, and they're both in the Arabian divertissement. "It's very surreal to be dancing it together," says Regina. "I don't know that I ever thought Melina would take ballet this far."
Left: Regina and Melina with another company member post-snow scene in 2003. Right: The pair post-snow scene in 2017 (in the same theater)
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - The Sangamon County Coroner's Office says a woman is dead after an apparent train versus pedestrian incident.
The office says Springfield Police requested their services at the railroad tracks near 1st and Highland shortly after midnight Friday.
There was one fatality. Officials have not identified the victim, but say she is a white female possibly in her 30's.
The coroner will conduct an autopsy Monday in Springfield. Police are still investigating the event.
LUCKY STRIKE: Ian Chapman and Sarah Coombs at newsXpress Kin Kora hope to sell more winning tickets .
A LOCAL news agency is celebrating selling a winning $700,000 lotto ticket
A Gladstone man, who wishes to remain anonymous, bought the ticket at newsXpress Kin Kora, in the Stockland shopping centre.
Ian Chapman, newsXpress Kin Kora owner, said it was exciting to once again be the winning store in town.
"It's great news. We've sold about seven division one winning entries over our time but we've never had a response like this.
"It's the talk of the town,” he said.
"Gladstone is in a bit of a slump at the moment so any good news is always a positive. It gives people hope.”
Mr Chapman said he has been selling lotto tickets since the competition started 30 years ago.
He said there had been a fair bit of interest from passers-by since the winning ticket was announced.
"We're thrilled for the winner and hopefully (there'll be) many more to come for our customers,” he said.
A teenager has admitted attempting to hack into the computers of senior US government officials from his home, including the director of the CIA and the deputy director of the FBI.
Kane Gamble, 18, pleaded guilty at Leicester Crown Court to eight charges of "performing a function with intent to secure unauthorised access" to the computers and two charges of "unauthorised modification of computer material".
His targets included John Brennan, the then director of the CIA, and the former deputy director of the FBI, Mark Giuliano.
Also on the list was Barack Obama's deputy national security adviser Avril Haines and his senior science and technology adviser John Holdren.
Reports at the time said a British teenager had infiltrated the personal e-mail account of Mr Brennan and posted details online.
Gamble, of Coalville, Leicestershire, will be sentenced at Leicester Crown Court on December 15.
The Nevada County Farm Bureau announced its endorsement of Bill Smethers for Nevada County Sheriff in a release.
"We have had the opportunity to observe and evaluate the perspectives and agendas of all sheriff candidates in the upcoming election," the release stated. "In all he does, Bill exemplifies honesty, fairness, and a dedication to enforcing the laws of our county."
Smethers is a 24-year veteran of Nevada County law enforcement, both with the Nevada City Police Department and Nevada County Sheriff's Department.
"Bill Smethers' well-known commitment to his officers will promote an atmosphere of openness and support for those working the streets and protecting Nevada County Residents," the release said.
Source: Smethers for Sheriff campaign
Oct 6 (Reuters) - Borr Drilling Ltd
* Borr Drilling and Schlumberger sign enhanced collaboration agreement
* Says signed ‍agreement to offer integrated, performance-based drilling contracts in offshore jack-up market by leveraging Schlumberger global foot print, infrastructure and technical expertise and borr drilling's modern jack-up fleet
* The combination of the Borr rigs with the Schlumberger integrated offering is the next step in delivering safe, reliable and efficient drilling operations to our customers through commercially aligned business models
* Borr Drilling CEO Simon Johnson commented, "The collaboration with Schlumberger is a key enabler to successfully execute our strategy and deliver a truly differentiated offering to our customers, using innovative business models."
* The companies will also explore opportunities to work together in areas such as training, technology projects, and performance optimization Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting By Terje Solsvik)
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There is still a long way to go before deaf patients get the increased accessibility to NHS Wales that they were promised, a charity has warned.
There has been some progress since standards were introduced four years ago.
But Action on Hearing Loss said people who are deaf or have hearing loss are still being forced to use the phone or go to their GP surgery in person.
The Welsh Government said it recognised there was "more to be done to address the remaining barriers".
Fosia Ibrahim, from Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, and her partner are both deaf.
When her teenage son was rushed to hospital, she had difficulties in finding out what was wrong.
SALISBURY, N.C. (AP) " A gang member has pleaded guilty to killing a transgender woman whose remains were found in a shallow grave in North Carolina.
The Salisbury Post reports (http://bit.ly/2sZspdg ) Latin Kings gang member Angel Arias pleaded guilty Tuesday to second-degree murder in the death of Elisha Walker, whose body was found in Johnston County in July 2015. He was sentenced to 19 to 24 years in prison.
Rowan County officials had been investigating Walker's disappearance since October 2014.
Investigators have said Arias and Walker were in a relationship for several months and that he had tried to break up with Walker. They say he told detectives he killed Walker at his home.
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The 15-year-old was arraigned on eight criminal charges. Because of the seriousness of the offense, prosecutors want him tried as an adult.
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April 6Aier Eye Hospital Group Co Ltd :
* Says net profit for FY 2017 Q1 to increase by 30 percent to 35 percent, or to be 154.2 million yuan to 160.2 million yuan, compared to net profit of FY 2016 Q1 (118.6 million yuan)
* Says increased revenue as main reason for the forecast
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State Sen. Mike Dugan said the past year was an exceptional one for education, transportation infrastructure and the overall quality of life for Carroll County. He expects behavioral health care reform and over-regulation of small businesses to be a part of the legislative discussion in 2017.
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* Chicago Bridge & Iron Company NV - ‍co has been awarded a contract by Técnicas Reunidas, S.A for new product storage tanks​
* Chicago Bridge & Iron - ‍new product storage tanks to be part of clean fuels expansion project at Saudi Aramco's refinery in Ras Tanura, Saudi Arabia​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Missouri Attorney General Josh Hawley kicks off his campaign to win the GOP nomination for U.S. Senate last week. Margaret Stafford AP
While Amsterdam officials have crunched numbers on how much revenue the city could realize by moving its ambulance service in-house, revenues from its current provider have been halted for months. Mayor Michael Villa confirmed the city has not received any payments from Greater Amsterdam Volunteer Ambulance Corps since its contract expired at the end of June.
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Been thinking about diving in with a fitness-tracking smartwatch? If you were waiting for a good deal, today might be the today. The Garmin Vívoactive HR GPS Smart Watch is discounted by $100 on Amazon today only, from $250 to $150.
The Vívoactive will track your heart rate 24/7 so you can get a complete picture over the the course of a day or week. But it's really made for people who want one device that can track their performance across a variety of sports and activities. The Garmin's built-in accelerometer and GPS tracking allows it to maps your path when you go running and count how many calories you've burned when skiing, rowing, or swimming. Plus the battery lasts 13 hours if you're using the GPS, or eight days if you're not.
Boston United and Spennymoor Town will play their postponed National League North fixture next Tuesday, August 22.
The game has been rearranged due to a late postponement last Saturday, after the Spennymoor team coach broke down, leaving the team stranded on the A1.
The Pilgrims offered Spennymoor the use of their own mini-bus however the delay in getting their opponents to the Jakemans Stadium was considered to be too much and the match referee called off the game.
"The situation was far from ideal, but the referee was left with little option in the end," said Boston spokesman Craig Singleton.
"Spennymoor’s estimated time of arrival kept getting later and later and there was no guarantee that they were going to get the problem fixed.”
The Pilgrims are due to be in action again on Tuesday evening away at Tamworth before they welcome Chorley on Saturday.
Saudi Aramco plans to change the formula used to price its long-term crude oil sales to Asia later this year, multiple trade sources said on Wednesday.
The new formula will be based on the average monthly prices of Oman crude futures traded on the Dubai Mercantile Exchange and Platts cash Dubai prices.
The method will be used instead of the average of Oman and Dubai prices assessed by global pricing agency S&P Global Platts, the sources said, adding that the change could take place in October.
Saudi Aramco is expected to officially notify customers in Asia later on Wednesday, the sources said.
The oil company could, however, not be immediately reached for comment.
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April 24 (Reuters) - SAP:
* CFO SAYS SEES VERY LIMITED INCREASES IN CAPEX AFTER 2018
* CFO SAYS SEES SUBSTANTIAL IMPROVEMENTS IN MARGINS AND FREE CASH FLOW FROM NEXT YEAR Further company coverage: (Reporting By Douglas Busvine)
On this day in 1965, The Beatles played a concert at Shea Stadium to 55,000 fans, many of whom screamed, cried and fainted. 5 facts about the concert are: 1) It set records for attendance and for box office gross…
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Starsbourg, July 4 - Economy Minister Giovanni Tria has issued an assurance on the euro but the European Commission will have to wait and see on the budget, Economic Affairs Commissioner Pierre Moscovici said Wednesday. "In October the countries will send their plans and then we will comment, he said. "Tria assured me of (Italy's) attachment to the euro and the common values in which Italy plays a role," said the commissioner.
Two people are wanted after a brazen robbery at a Subway restaurant in southwest Houston.Surveillance video shows two robbers holding up the restaurant on South Beltway near Fondren.While one robber tried to steal a woman's purse, video shows the other jumping over the counter.The robber holds a gun to the employee's head, and forces her to open the register.When she complied, the robber smacked the employee on the head with the gun.The employee was pushed to the ground, and the robbers snatched up cash before taking off.If you have any information about this incident, call Houston police.
As Nepal steps up efforts to hold polls to local government bodies on May 14 in the face of opposition from the Madhesi Morcha, China has become the first country to offer assistance for the elections. India, which has been pushing for all stakeholders to join the electoral process, is still silent.... HindustanTimes 5:39:00 PM CEST
Workers from BHP Billiton's Escondida, the world's biggest copper mine, gather outside the company gates during a strike in Antofagasta, Chile February 11, 2017. Workers from BHP Billiton's Escondida, the world's biggest copper mine, gather outside the company gates during a strike in Antofagasta, Chile February 11, 2017.
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The 19-year old school boy whose father handed him over to police in connection with a shocking video of an assault on a teenage girl was granted bail in the Ntuzuma Court outside Durban on Monday.
Lindokuhle Dube was handed over to police on Friday night after horrific footage of the assault went viral.
CINCINNATI (AP) - Authorities say a man facing trial in a Cincinnati nightclub mass shooting that left two people dead and 15 injured received help from a jail inmate to bribe and intimidate witnesses.
Hamilton County Assistant Prosecutor David Prem said Tuesday the bribery allegations against Cornell Beckley, the only suspect charged in the March 2017 Cameo nightclub shooting, and inmate Justin Watson could affect the integrity of the justice system.
Prosecutors say the 28-year-old Beckley, 26-year-old Watson and other unnamed individuals sought to identify witnesses to bribe or threaten them into silence before Beckley's trial scheduled for May 7. Beckley has plead not guilty to murder and numerous other charges.
Both men pleaded not guilty Tuesday to bribery and obstruction of justice charges. Their attorneys didn't immediately return messages seeking comment.
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Graduates of Baldwin Wallace University’s nationally respected Musical Theatre Program showcase at Nighttown each year to polish up their presentation before heading to New York to perform for agents, managers and others in the theater business.
And sometimes they come back. Corey Mach and Keri René Fuller are back in town to star in Great Lakes Theater’s fall production of The Hunchback of Notre Dame. The duo will take a break to do a concert-style presentation at Nighttown of Jason Robert Brown’s 2001 musical The Last Five Years, about a five-year on-and-off relationship between an actress and a novelist, with one character telling the story in real time, the other in reverse.
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Offset Cops A Car For The Man That Saved Him From His Car Accident
After Offset was involved in a terrible car accident a few weeks ago in Atlanta he tracked down the good Samaritan that helped him. Offset was able to get in contact with the gentleman and the superstar gifted him with a Nissan Altima. The man was reportedly without a car and walking to work the morning he helped him after the accident.
The man who helped save Offset after his car accident in Atlanta was walking to work that day, so Offset bought him a new car. pic.twitter.com/wWpgT1WTCE — Karen Civil (@KarenCivil) May 30, 2018
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The Libyan coastguard has rescued 125 people and recovered six bodies after their boat sank east of Tripoli, the latest in a spike of migrant drownings in Libyan waters.
The operation took place off Garaboulli, 50km from Tripoli, the Libyan navy said. Six children and 28 women were among the rescued.
On Sunday, 63 people were presumed dead and 41 others were picked up after a migrant boat sank off Libya.
On Friday, a boat with more than 100 migrants attempting to travel to Europe capsized off Tripoli. Sixteen of them were saved and nine bodies have since been recovered, according to coastguard officials.
Libya has become a major transit route for migrants trying to reach Europe by sea.
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ Senate Democrats hoping to reverse Gov. Bruce Rauner’s veto of state licensing of Illinois firearms dealers face a Wednesday deadline.
Democratic Sen. Don Harmon of Oak Park decided against an override attempt Tuesday night despite a long day of legislative action.
The measure would require five-year gun-shop licenses, employee training, and in-store videotaping. Republican Rauner vetoed it as “burdensome regulation” that duplicated federal licensing.
Harmon’s proposed it before. This year it came after the February massacre at a Parkland, Florida, high school and because of ongoing Chicago gun violence.
Harmon seemed confident of a supermajority 36 votes in the Senate but said Democrats were still gathering 71 needed House votes.
Thousands of gun-rights advocates descend on Springfield Wednesday for their annual gun-owners lobby day.
PITTSBURGH — Penguins goaltender Matt Murray looks ready to return from a concussion that’s kept him out for the past three weeks.
Murray practiced with his teammates on Monday and could be available on Tuesday night when the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions visit the New York Islanders.
Coach Mike Sullivan said Murray looked strong during Pittsburgh’s workout. Murray hasn’t played since taking a shot off his mask in practice late last month.
The Penguins created a spot for Murray on the roster on Monday when they reassigned Tristan Jarry to the club’s American Hockey League affiliate in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. Jarry split starts with Casey DeSmith during Murray’s absence.
Pittsburgh has hung tough without Murray, who helped backstop the Penguins to consecutive Cups. The Penguins trail first-place Washington by two points in the Metropolitan Division with 10 games left in the regular season.
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) - The Las Cruces City Council is considering a proposed resolution that would support restrictions on the sale and possession of semi-automatic weapons in New Mexico.
The nonbinding measure requests that state lawmakers and the governor take action in the wake of a recent flurry of gun threats at schools.
The council chamber was packed Monday as the debate over the contentious proposal began.
Some protesters carried their guns openly as allowed under state law, but Mayor Ken Miyagishima said he wouldn’t allow anyone carrying a weapon to speak. Other residents spoke against the proposal, calling it an attack on their constitutional rights.
Last Wednesday, many Las Cruces students walked out of class to protest for gun reforms and to memorialize the students killed last month in a Florida school shooting.
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SHARE COPY LINK Javen Jimenez, 11, of Clovis caught a 26-inch, 11.55-pound largemouth bass at Eastman Lake on April 2, 2018. Courtesy of Jesse Jimenez
Javen Jimenez, 11, of Clovis caught a 26-inch, 11.55-pound largemouth bass at Eastman Lake on April 2, 2018. Courtesy of Jesse Jimenez
Berekum Chelsea's Ghana Premier League match against Asante Kotoko at the Golden City Park on Sunday will be telecast live.
This has been confirmed by broadcast right holders StarTimes for Week 2.
Chelsea will be playing their first home match of the season and will be seeking a return to winning ways after losing 2-1 at Tema Youth last week.
The Ashgold-Olympics match in Obuasi will also be telecast live on Saturday.
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The Department of Agriculture says it is taking another look at how it grades carcass beef.
The USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service announced that dental study documentation of actual age will now be used as an additional method for classifying maturity of carcasses.
The move is getting praise from the National Cattlemen's Beef Association, its President Craig Uden says the updates to the beef standards will improve accuracy by basing carcass quality grades on the most current scientific data available.
Before this change, some cattle could incorrectly be deemed ineligible for USDA quality grades because of limitations in age assessment.
Cattle industry groups says those errors cost nearly $60 million annually.
BNEF Talk: The Future of Electric Vehicles
BNEF’s Head of Advanced Transport Colin McKerracher talks about the rapid changes taking place in the transport sector and looks ahead at what to expect in the next few years, considering EV adoption, battery prices, changing policy frameworks and automaker strategies. (Source: Bloomberg)
One of Singapore's first generation of leaders, Mr Othman died on Monday at the age of 92. SINGAPORE: Former minister Othman Wok, one of Singapore's first generation of leaders, died at Singapore General Hospital on Monday at 12.21pm, the Prime Minister's Office said. He was 92. "Mr Othman was one of the signatories of the Separation Agreement and a founding father of Singapore," the PMO said.
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Corey Perry scored the decisive shootout goal, Ryan Kesler had a hat trick and goalie John Gibson made 52 saves to set career and franchise records in the Anaheim Ducks' 4-3 shootout victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Sunday night.
Kesler had his fourth career hat trick and the first since April 7, 2011, with Vancouver. Gibson faced a career-high 55 shots, falling two shy of the club record. Jonathan Bernier, who played briefly in the second period, made one save
Philadelphia had a season-high 55 shots and limited Anaheim to 25 shots on goal. Travis Konecny, Sean Couturier and Brayden Schenn scored for the Flyers, and Steve Mason made 23 saves.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - The Pac-12 has hired Mark Shuken, the former CEO of DirecTV Sports Networks, to be president of the conference's cable networks.
Shuken, who has also run sports networks for Time Warner Cable, Liberty Media and Fox Sports, will join the Pac-12 Network on Sept. 6. He replaces Lydia Murphy-Stephans, who stepped down in June.
Unlike the Big Ten and Southeastern Conference, the Pac-12 has sole ownership of its network. The 5-year-old network has not produced revenue for its schools at the same rates as the Big Ten's and SEC's, but it is profitable, according to conference officials. The network produces about 850 live sporting events each year.
The main source of frustration for many fans has been the network's inability to strike a carriage deal with DirecTV.
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Today, Ducati launched their smallest Monster the 797, and the Multistrada 950, however, the bigger news is that the Italian company will also be launching the updated Monster 821, but that will only happen sometime in November. The earlier Monster 821 was the most rider-friendly Monster ever, but the bike was Euro III compliant, however, after last year’s update, it meets the latest emission norms and by November, we will see it back in the dealerships in India.
The updated Monster 821 retains the same liquid-cooled 821 cc Testastretta 11° L-Twin motor but in Euro IV or BS IV guise. It produces 112 PS and 89.4 Nm of torque and comes mated to a six-speed transmission with slipper clutch. There are minor updates on the new 821, however, much of the bike remains pretty much the same as before. We expect Ducati to price the new Monster 821 at Rs 11 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), which is similar to the previous bike. Watch this space for more.
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CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — The man who finished second in Venezuela's recent presidential election is asking the Supreme Court to order a new vote.
Henri Falcon argued on Wednesday that Maduro's ruling socialist party unfairly influenced the election by setting up kiosks near voting centers and giving poor residents bonuses.
Official results showed Maduro winning a second six-year term in a landslide victory on May 20 despite a historic crisis in the once-wealthy OPEC nation.
The appeal is unlikely to prosper in the Supreme Court, which rarely if ever votes against Maduro.
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The legal challenge comes as Canada is slapping 14 Venezuelan leaders with sanctions, condemning the election as illegitimate and anti-democratic.
Cuba's newly installed President Miguel Diaz-Canel, however, was visiting Caracas and congratulated Maduro, reaffirming strong ties between their two nations.
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Netflix is on the verge of surpassing 100 million subscribers, a testament to how much the video streaming service has changed the entertainment landscape since its debut a decade ago.
The milestone will be reached this weekend if Netflix's projections are correct. Netflix made the prediction Monday with the release of its first-quarter earnings.
The video service added nearly 5 million subscribers during the first three months of the year to end March with 98.7 million customers in roughly 190 countries.
Netflix still has a ways to go to catch up with HBO, the popular pay-TV channel that has served as its role model. HBO has 134 million subscribers worldwide, including viewers who now get the channel on an internet-only service that was inspired by Netflix's success.
MONTICELLO, Ill. (WAND) - University of Illinois' Allerton Park and Retreat Center has raised $2.9 million of the $8 million goal to re-purpose buildings for public use.
The goal is to still keep the structures historically accurate.
They hope to raise the full amount over four years.
The latest fundraising campaign at the University of Illinois' Allerton Park and Retreat Center has a goal of re-purposing buildings for public use while keeping those structures historically accurate.
Park director Derek Peterson said officials have already raised $2.9 million toward the goal of $8 million over four years.
This campaign is for phase two of the park's master plan.
Phase three would involve the construction of new buildings and adding new programs.
It’s about as Canadian as a cattle drive can get.
Ranchers northeast of Regina are shaking their heads after watching a herd of curious bovines slowly follow a beaver across one of their pastures.
Adrienne Ivey and her husband Aaron were out checking their 150 cattle near Ituna on Good Friday when they noticed something odd.
The cattle were gathered together and walking slowly behind a beaver, with some of the heifers lowering their heads to get a closer look at the furry cowboy with a funny-looking tail.
When the beaver stopped, the herd would stop, and then follow again when the rodent resumed its stroll.
Ivey says they are used to herding their cows with horses or quads, but nothing like this.
The seven headline appearances include stops in Sweden, Italy, Austria, Hungary and Germany, with tickets on sale now. The Seattle outfit will open the four-week run in Stockholm, Sweden on June 20, and wrap things up with a July 14 gig at Lisbon, Portugal's NOS Alive festival.
Prior to the European trek, Alice In Chains will perform shows on a spring tour of North America that is set to open in Boston, MA on April 28. See the full list of dates - here.
IRONTON, Mo. (KMOV.com) -- An Iron County man is facing criminal charges after police said he held a knife to a toddler's throat during a domestic disturbance.
Police said they were called to a home on County Road 101 in late November on a report of a domestic situation. Once there, they reportedly witnessed Mark Orrick threaten the small child.
Iron County officers said in a Probable Cause statement that Orrick threatened to kill the child and held a knife to his throat. He also reportedly used the child as a shield as he resisted officers' arrest attempts.
Orrick is charged with child abuse, armed criminal action, assault on law enforcement and resisting arrest.
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FREDERICTON — CannabisNB will be the name of the New Brunswick government’s cannabis retail stores when they open next year.
The government announced earlier this fall that a subsidiary of NB Liquor will operate 20 stores in 15 locations across the province when recreational cannabis is legalized in July 2018.
The products will be displayed under glass and will only be sold to people 19 years of age and older.
Finance Minister Cathy Rogers says the provincial government has introduced legislation focused on ensuring public health and safety is respected by having strong regulations for production, distribution, and sale of cannabis.
Nova Scotia and P.E.I. both set their legal age for marijuana at 19 last week, but are taking different paths on how weed will be sold.
P.E.I. will sell marijuana at standalone outlets run separately by its liquor commission, while Nova Scotia said pot will be sold alongside alcohol in its provincial liquor stores.
We are off to a mild start to the new year!
Highs today will be 15-20 degrees above normal in the mid to upper 60s with a breezy southwesterly wind.
Skies will clear from west to east this afternoon with a few lingering showers in eastern Oklahoma.
A cold front will move into northern Oklahoma tonight creating a range of temperatures from the 20s in northern Oklahoma to the mid 40s in southern Oklahoma.
Tomorrow will be much colder in the upper 30s for northern Oklahoma to the upper 40s in southern Oklahoma.
Arctic air blasts into our state Wednesday with highs barely reaching the freezing mark.
Wind chills will be in the teens and 20s.
Light snow is possible, mainly for the northern half of the state, on Thursday.
Right now accumulations appear to be less than an inch.
A slight warming trend kicks in next weekend.
Stay tuned for updates!
Acting Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received today RA Chief Police Officer Vladimir Gasparyan.
Karen Karapetyan once again thanked all police representatives for high professionalism and tolerance displayed while maintaining public order during the recent mass gatherings, demonstrations and processions. The Acting Prime Minister highlighted the efforts aimed at enforcing public order, preventing common law offences and ensuring security in the country.
Vladimir Gasparyan reported that the operative situation in the republic is under control and stressed that the police will continue to fulfill the tasks set before them with high sense of responsibility.
In Kampala and its surrounding suburbs, revelers celebrated carnival style on the narrow roads with some blasting away on music and drinks as others plotted for their next destination.
Daryl Ruiter-Cleveland, OH (92.3 The Fan) – The Cleveland Cavaliers won their fourth straight Eastern Conference championship with an 87-79 victory over the Celtics in Game 7 of the conference finals Sunday night in Boston to advance to the NBA Finals for a fourth straight year.
Also for the fourth straight year, the Cavs will play the Western Conference champion Golden State Warriors, who beat the Rockets in Game 7 on Monday night in Houston.
Here is the complete schedule for the 2018 NBA Finals.
Game 1: Thu, May 31: Cavaliers at Warriors, 9 p.m. ET, ABC
Game 2: Sun, June 3: Cavaliers at Warriors, 8 p.m. ET, ABC
Game 3: Wed, June 6: Warriors at Cavaliers, 9 p.m. ET, ABC
Game 4: Fri, June 8: Warriors at Cavaliers, 9 p.m. ET, ABC
Game 5*: Mon, June 11: Cavaliers at Warriors, 9 p.m. ET, ABC
Game 6*: Thu, June 14: Warriors at Cavaliers, 9 p.m. ET, ABC
Game 7*: Sun, June 17: Cavaliers at Warriors, 8 p.m. ET, ABC
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Footage of a rare white moose in Sweden has gone viral.
The BBC says there are only about 100 white moose in the country.
According to the BBC, "the moose aren't albino, but grow white fur from a genetic mutation".
Albino animals are pure white with pink or red eyes.
Arsenal have their eye on Bernd Leno
Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech has come under fire at times this season over his performances.
His big error in the 3-1 defeat to Swansea last month highlighted he may be on the wane.
With the Czech veteran’s contract expiring next summer, the Gunners are looking to life after him.
And according to The Sun, the Gunners have set their sights on Leno.
The report suggests the club’s new head of recruitment Sven Mislintat has identified the 26-year-old as the perfect replacement for Cech.
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Person stabbed to death in Oak Park
A person was found stabbed to death Friday evening in west suburban Oak Park.
The person, whose identity has not been released, was stabbed multiple times in the 1000 block of North Boulevard in Oak Park, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office. The person was pronounced dead at 5:31 p.m.
An autopsy Saturday found the victim died of multiple sharp force injuries and the death was ruled a homicide.
Oak Park police did not immediately provide information about the death.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia’s sheriff is facing allegations that he sexually harassed an employee in his office.
Philly.com reports on a lawsuit against Sheriff Jewell Williams. The suit says Williams made sexually harassing comments to the employee and called her a “home wrecker” and “whore” after she rejected his advances and began dating another employee. Williams allegedly retaliated against 40-year-old Vanessa Bines after she complained about his behavior to city and federal employment discrimination offices. She says the harassment affected her health, forcing her to take medical leave.
Williams’ office said in a statement that he “categorically, and in the strongest possible fashion, denies” the allegations, and looks forward to being vindicated.
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June 15 (Reuters) - Britain's Majestic Wine Plc said on Thursday its underlying full-year revenue rose 11.4 percent as sales expanded by more than a quarter at its U.S.-focused Naked Wine unit, despite a failed e-mail campaign earlier this year.
Full-year sales at Naked Wine, which was acquired in April 2015, surged 26.3 percent to 142.2 million pounds ($181.25 million), while the group's full-year sales came in at 461.1 million pounds.
However, full-year adjusted pretax profit fell to 12.9 million pounds from 15 million pounds a year ago.
Separately, the company said chairman Phil Wrigley will retire at the annual general meeting in August. Greg Hodder, a non-executive director since Oct. 2015, will be appointed as chairman-designate with immediate effect, Majestic Wine said.
($1 = 0.7846 pounds) (Reporting by Rahul B in Bengaluru; Editing by Sherry Jacob-Phillips)
Born Free has expressed its “profound disappointment” at the 15-part CBBC show, The Zoo, which is set to launch later today.
The programme follows animals at Paignton Zoo in Devon, giving them human voices and moving mouths, similar to the original offering which aired from 1962 to 1983.
However, Born Free president Will Travers has called for it to be axed in a letter to CBBC controller and commissioning editor Cheryl Taylor.
He wrote: “The incarceration of wild animals, frequently for life, the lack of meaningful education and the dubious conservation claims made by the zoo industry are unlikely to be challenged in a series described as ‘fact-filled and fun-packed’ and full of ‘everyday adventures.”
NEW YORK (Reuters) - United Technologies Corp (UTX.N) expects to meet its full-year target for engine deliveries to Airbus SE (AIR.PA) and is optimistic that suppliers can keep up with rising production, the company’s chief financial officer said Tuesday.
The company’s Pratt & Whitney unit halted deliveries of its Geared Turbofan engine for the Airbus A320neo for almost a month this year, but the issues are coming under control and “we feel very good about the supply chain and our ability to support Airbus requirements,” CFO Akhil Johri said in an interview on Tuesday.
A 74-year-old man has died in a two-vehicle collision in Lanarkshire.
The silver Mazda Tribute he was driving was in involved in a crash with black Vauxhall Antara at about 13:30 on Sunday.
The driver of the Vauxhall, a man aged 32, sustained minor injuries and was released from hospital after treatment.
Police have appealed for witnesses to the collision, which was at the junction of the B743 and Roman Road, near Strathaven.
Sgt Craig McDonald said: "I would appeal for any witnesses to the collision that have not already come forward, or anyone with information relating to the incident, to contact road policing officers at Motherwell.
"Information can be passed to officers from the Divisional Road Policing Unit at Motherwell on 101."
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* S&P - ratings on Singapore affirmed at 'AAA/A-1+' on robust public finances; outlook stable
* S&P - affirmed the ratings on Singapore to reflect the country's stable and predictable policymaking, and political stability
* S&P - outlook reflects expectation Singapore will continue its economic resilience, sustain strong net external creditor position over next 2 years Source text - bit.ly/2orYbiF (Bengaluru Newsroom)
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ZURICH Syngenta (SYNN.S) has got another request for information from U.S. anti-trust regulators reviewing a proposed $43 billion takeover by ChemChina [CNNCC.UL] but still sees the deal being completed in the second quarter, it said on Tuesday.
"We have received a second request but do not expect this to cause a delay," a spokesperson for the Swiss pesticides and seeds group said in an email. "We expect to close the transaction in the second quarter."
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Out in the scraggly neighborhood of Lents, most pot shops are focused on cheapie prerolls. But tucked into the industrial zone east of I-205, you'll also find Archive, one of the most unapologetically snobby shops in town. You'll know you're in front of the right sheet-metal-sided warehouse because bags of soil are stacked up by the door. Seeds and clones are the focus here, but on my early-March visit they were out of both, since they're in the process of getting their operation certified for recreation. When the seeds and clones do come in, expect a purist, old-school operation—no feminized seeds, no auto-flowering strains. Archive also had no oil cartridges on my visit because, as the budtender explained, "there's nothing out there of the quality we want." The flower they do have comes from their network of elite farms, including a delightfully skunky RudeBoi OG crossed from Irene OG, an Atlanta fave, which hits like "Bombs Over Baghdad."
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Being in this joyous Easter season and as we approach the Centennial of Our Lady’s apparitions at Fatima, this is a beautiful and timely prayer of consecration!
Act of Consecration to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus and Immaculate Heart of Mary
Most Sacred Heart of Jesus and Immaculate Heart of Mary, I consecrate myself and my whole family to You. I consecrate to You: my very being and my whole life…All that I am…All that I have…and all that I love. To You I give my body, my heart, and my soul. To You I dedicate my home and my country.
Mindful of this consecration, I now promise You to live a Christian way of life by the practice of virtues.
O Most Sacred Heart of Jesus and Immaculate Heart of Mary, accept this act of consecration, which I make out of pure love for You.
Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on me! Immaculate Heart of Mary, be my salvation! Jesus, meek and humble of heart, make my heart like unto Your merciful heart! Amen.
Oil-services company CGG Group filed for bankruptcy protection Wednesday in the U.S. and France after reaching a restructuring deal with lenders and bondholders that will eliminate about $2 billion in debt from the company’s books.
Under the deal, bondholders will swap nearly $2 billion in debt for most of the equity in a reorganized CGG, the company said. The restructuring plan calls for up to $500 million of new money to be raised...
WOODBRIDGE, Va. — Washington Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg struck out five and allowed three hits and one walk in a rehab start for the Class A Potomac Nationals.
Facing the Salem Red Sox, Strasburg showcased good command of his fastball and good movement on his curveball as he allowed one earned run.
The plan was for Strasburg to throw about 75 pitches in five innings.
Strasburg has been on the disabled list with a nerve impingement in his right elbow since July 27. He left two innings into his last start on July 23 at Arizona and has been working to get back since.
The 29-year-old is 10-3 with a 3.25 ERA and 141 strikeouts in 20 games this season.
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And one more note before we move on here Russia with some curious military moves tonight. The first making headlines a Russian spy ship spotted in international waters off the coast of Delaware heading nor authorities say this is unusual. But that's similar moves have been made before. The second concern in the Black Sea Russian fighter jets flying within a hundred yards of the navy's USS Porter. The Pentagon calling it unsafe and unprofessional the Russians say it never happened. And the New York Times reporting tonight that Russia has secretly deployed in new cruise missile an apparent violation of an arms control treaty. The Pentagon tonight telling ABC news the department quote has made very clear our concerns about Russia's violation.
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Security forces gunned down two suspected militants on Wednesday night in Jammu and Kashmir’s Qaziabad forest. A group of suspected militants had targeted an Army patrolling party in Handwara on Wednesday night, prompting a retaliatory fire.
“The fire was retaliated and a gunfight triggered in the area,” an unidentified official told The Tribune. “The exchange of fire continued for some time.”
Security officials found arms and ammunition at the site, the daily reported.
GLACIER NATIONAL PARK – The man who died late last week while biking in Glacier National Park has been identified.
Flathead County Sheriff Chuck Curry says Don Graham, 58, of Kalispell died of natural causes on May 25th while cycling from the Avalanche Creek Campground to Going to the Sun Road.
Graham was approximately one mile from the snow plow operations when he apparently collapsed. Another person on a bike found Graham lying in the roadway at approximately 10 a.m. and performed CPR, according to Sheriff Curry.
The person then rode down the road until he encountered an off-duty Glacier National Park Ranger. The Ranger contacted Glacier Park dispatch and then responded back to the scene with the reporting party.
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Graham was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Firefighters have tackled a large car fire in a residential street this afternoon which spread to two nearby houses.
Crews were called to the blaze at 2.30pm this afternoon in Pinewood Crescent, Meir.
A spokesman for Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "We received a call just after 2.30pm to reports of a car fire in Pinewood Crescent, Meir.
"Crews from Hanley and Longton attended and left just after 3.30pm.
"The fire spread to two nearby houses and crews used one hose reel jet and breathing apparatus.
"There was severe damage to the car but thankfully no injuries."
The fire is being treated as accidental.
A man accused of sexually assaulting an 85-year-old woman will be in court for a bond hearing Wednesday.
The National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year Contest is underway, with entries being accepted for just one more day—the competition closes at noon, EDT, on May 31. The grand-prize winner will be awarded $10,000 (USD). National Geographic was once again kind enough to allow me to share some of this year’s entries with you here, gathered from three categories: Nature, Cities, and People. The photos and captions were written by the photographers, and lightly edited for style.
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Archaeologists in Egypt say they have discovered a 4,400-year-old tomb near the pyramids outside Cairo.
Egypt's Antiquities Ministry announced the discovery Saturday and said the tomb likely belonged to a high-ranking official known as Hetpet during the 5th Dynasty of ancient Egypt. The tomb includes wall paintings depicting Hetpet observing different hunting and fishing scenes.
Mostafa Al-Waziri, leader of the archaeological mission, says the scenes depict a monkey — at the time commonly kept as domestic animals — reaping fruit and another dancing before an orchestra.
He believes Hetpet, a woman thought to be close to ancient Egyptian royals, had another tomb in Giza's western necropolis, which is home to the tombs of top officials of Egypt's Old Kingdom.
Al-Waziri says excavation work is underway for the other tomb.
HOUSTON – The Tri-Village girls basketball team won 63-36 on Monday at Houston.
Trisa Porter led Tri-Village with 16 points in the win. Also for the Patriots, Lissa Siler scored 14 points, and Maddie Downing added 12.
Tri-Village improved to 4-1 with Monday’s win. The Patriots will travel to Newton on Thursday.
March 28 Ailleron SA:
* Said on Monday that Fundusz IIF SA and Fundusz IIF Ventures BV have started an accelerated book building process to sell up to 1.2 million shares representing 7.35 pct of votes of the company
* Dom Maklerski Noble Securities SA is coordinating the accelerated book building process
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Albany officials are urging residents to be aware of the residual sewage along the Flint River in downtown Albany after a spill.
OZAUKEE COUNTY — The Ozaukee County Sheriff’s Office is trying to get residents who live in the county to establish a daily routine — one that protects them from becoming victims of criminals.
In a tweet published on Monday afternoon, March 19, the sheriff indicates deputies are investigating at least five trespassing complaints in the Village of Belgium that occurred over the weekend. Open garage doors and unlocked vehicles were the targets.
The sheriff is suggesting residents be part of the 9 p.m. routine.
That includes locking your doors, securing all valuables and reporting any suspicious activity — every night at 9 p.m. Officials suggest doing this nightly can easily stop preventable thefts.
Guide To Boston's 2017 St. Patrick's Day ParadeThe old saying that on St. Patrick's Day everyone is Irish is especially valid in Boston, a large proportion of whose residents, police, firemen and other officials are of Irish descent. Boston is so Irish that not only is it's current mayor of Irish descent (Marty Walsh), but also even its basketball team has an Irish name and mascot - The Celtics with their Lucky Leprechaun. Boston is proud of its Irish heritage, which it displays for all the world to see in its annual St. Patrick's Day Parade.
WASHINGTON, April 6 One of President Donald Trump's top economic advisers has expressed support for a new version of the Glass-Steagall banking law, which would separate commercial and investment banking activities, a White House spokesperson said Thursday.
Gary Cohn, Trump's director of the National Economic Council, reiterated Trump's previously stated support on the campaign trail for a "21st century Glass-Steagall" during a private meeting with lawmakers on Wednesday, the spokesperson said. (Reporting by Sarah N. Lynch and Pete Schroeder; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
Testimony wrapped up for the week in the trial of Rex and Rebecca Clark, the Seminole couple accused of killing their foster child, 9-year-old Colton, back in 2006. The body has never been found.
Today, Rebecca Clark took the stand. At times, she rambled. Other times she was visibly agitated with the questions she was being asked. Colton’s brother testified the two were abused by Rebecca and Rex. He also testified the last time he saw Colton, his face was swollen from a beating he had suffered.
Mrs. Clark insisted the testimony about the abuse was false and the beatings "never, never occurred" and are "fabricated." When asked if she saw her husband Rex kill Colton, she replied, "Absolutely not."
As Mr. Clark was being led down the hallway by deputies, we asked him if he killed Colton. He grinned and strained against his handcuffs. Leaning forward, he said, "Do I look like it?" as deputies pulled him back.
The trial will resume Monday.
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Nearly 200 Democratic members of Congress said they would file a lawsuit against President Trump on Wednesday morning alleging that his continued ties to his business empire violate the U.S. Constitution.
The unprecedented legal action will accuse Trump of violating the Emoluments Clause of the U.S. Constitution, which prohibits federal officials from accepting gifts or titles from foreign governments without congressional approval, according to lawmakers leading the effort.
The lawsuit will have the greatest number of congressional plaintiffs of any lawsuit against the president in the nation’s history, according to Michigan Rep. John Conyers, the House Judiciary Committee’s top-ranking Democrat.
“We do this not out of any sense of pleasure or partisanship, but because President Trump has left us with no other option,” he said.
We don’t have anything against a party dresses—there’s a reason they’re a go-to for special occasions. But lately, we’ve been seeing more creative ways to dress up and add fancy touches to a look without wearing an actual dress. Street style standouts often opt for jumpsuits, crop tops, and tuxedo pants, or fabrics like velvet and silk to give an outfit an extra je ne sais quoi that a party requires.
Whether you try a velvet wide-leg jumpsuit (we’re obsessed) or a tailored two-piece suit sans shirt, going-out outfits can be just as show-stopping without a dress. This holiday season, we dare you to leave your favorite sparkly number on its hanger—just once—and rotate in something a little different. Ahead, get all the street style and shopping ideas you need to dress to the nines for any seasonal soirée.
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CLEVELAND, Ohio -- We have finally reached the end. In fact, this has gone on so long, it's all going to be a little anticlimactic by the time the Browns make their pick. Before we know it, it will be 8 p.m. on Thursday night and, within about ten minutes, the Browns will have their quarterback of the future. Wait about another half hour or so and they'll have a shiny new starter at some other position -- or they will have traded out.
That quarterback, at least in this spot, is still Sam Darnold. I'm not ruling out anyone, though, especially not Baker Mayfield. Nothing would surprise me. I don't do trades, so you won't see the Bills at No. 2 or No. 4, but they could end up in either spot.
Enough talk. For the final time this year, here is the mock draft.
by Dan Labbe, cleveland.com
× North Korea’s Kim Jong Un briefed on missile-launch plan
North Korea says leader Kim Jong Un was briefed on his military’s plans to launch missiles in waters near Guam days after the Korean People’s Army announced its preparing to create “enveloping fire” near the U.S. military hub in the Pacific.
The Korean Central News Agency said Tuesday that Kim during an inspection of the KPA’s Strategic Forces praised the military for drawing up a “close and careful” plan. Kim said he will give order for the missile test if the United States continues its “extremely dangerous actions” on the Korean Peninsula.
The KPA’s Strategic Forces said last week it would finalize by mid-August a plan to fire four intermediate ballistic missiles near Guam and send it to Kim for his approval
A late try to captain Scott Curry has helped the All Blacks Sevens to a 19-12 win over England and a Hamilton Sevens semi-final berth.
With scores locked at 12-12 and English player Phil Burgess sent to the bin, Curry broke through the middle to score the pivotal try with a minute remaining.
England, benefiting from the Kiwis' out-on-the-full kick-off, then had a last chance to score but were hauled into touch by Tim Mikkelson.
Veteran star Mikkelson was omnipresent, scoring the side's opening try and making several key turnovers and tackles.
It was the 31-year-old's 200th Sevens try.
Star playmaker Vilimoni Koroi jinked through to score New Zealand's second try, while both of England's efforts were secured by Ruaridh McConnochie.
New Zealand will now go on to face Fiji in Sunday afternoon's semi-finals after the Olympic gold-medallists' last-second 12-10 win over Samoa.
A late Kalione Nasoko try guided a rusty Fijian outfit to victory, benefiting from a counter-ruck to fly down the right edge and dot down.
Law enforcement officials and others who have worked to improve and uphold the principles of the criminal justice system in Rhode Island are being inducted into the Rhode Island Criminal Justice Hall of Fame. The class includes retired Pawtucket Police Capt.
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About Edgcumbe Carers Support Group
Edgcumbe monthly carers support group is part of Belfast Health and Social Care Trust. The group enables carers of people with dementia to meet and share experiences and information with others in similar circumstances. There are often guest speakers from within the Health Trust or from Carers NI or Alzheimer's Society who share information and advice on services and support available for carers.
William Nickerl passed away on November 30, 2017 at his home.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday December 13, 2017 at Hooper and Weaver Mortuary in Nevada City.
Arrangements are under the care of Hooper and Weaver Mortuary.
The Government of Alberta has responded to industry concerns over new labour and employment standards legislation, explaining that no changes will be made to current construction industry provisions. According to the Alberta Construction Association , because of concerns raised by members over employment standards legislation in May, the labour deputy minister sat down with ACA leadership this month to explain what the changes would mean to the industry.
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The new crop of entries gets its official public debut on Thursday, when a reception will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, 125 E. Ave. B., complete with music, refreshments and a recognition of past site sponsors.
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CHICAGO — An Illinois environmental group is suing the owner of a shuttered power plant where contaminants from old coal ash ponds are seeping into a river used for recreation.
Prairie Rivers Network claims in the suit Wednesday that Dynegy Midwest Generation is violating the Clean Water Act by allowing heavy metals to seep from the riverbank along the Middle Fork of the Vermilion River.
A 17-mile portion of the river designated as a National Scenic River flows along the eastern boundary of the former Vermilion Power Station about 135 miles (217 kilometres) south of Chicago.
The plant, closed in 2011, left more than 3 million cubic yards (2.29 million cubic meters) of ash.
Dynegy didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment, but has said it’s working on a closure plan.
REUTERS: Scotland captain Greig Laidlaw will miss the rest of the Six Nations matches after damaging ankle ligaments, the Scottish Rugby Union (SRU) said on Wednesday.
The scrumhalf was injured in the first half of Scotland's 22-16 defeat by France at the Stade de France in Paris on Sunday and left the stadium on crutches.
"The extent of the damage is such that he will take no further part in the current championship," the SRU said in a statement.
"Laidlaw will see a specialist later in the week to determine the best course of management and estimated time out of the sport."
Scotland, who beat Ireland 27-22 in their first game, face Wales at Murrayfield in the third round on Feb. 25.
(Reporting by Simon Jennings in Bengaluru, editing by Lary King)
PanARMENIAN.Net - The doctors of FC Ararat Moscow saved a passenger’s life on board a plane while traveling to Yerevan from the Russian capital, the press service of the club reports.
One of the passengers experienced a hypertensive crisis during the flight, however the timely intervention of the club’s doctor and the massage therapists saved the life of a man.
The team have arrived in Yerevan for a final gathering. The club have already conducted training.
It was another dark day in America, a humid morning punctuated by horrific violence on a baseball diamond in Alexandria, Va., just minutes from the nation's capital.
A lone gunman, James Thomas Hodgkinson, opened fire for several minutes Wednesday on Republican lawmakers who were practicing for a bipartisan charity game.
The Illinois man with a political ax to grind came close to carrying out a mass slaughter for the ages.
He would've succeeded, too, were it not for the courageous actions of U.S. Capitol police officers on the scene. Still, at least five people were injured, including House Majority Whip Steve Scalise.
Hodgkinson, 66, was fatally injured in the shootout with police.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – A construction worker was shot Monday evening during a robbery in the Edgehill neighborhood of Nashville.
It happened about 5 p.m. in the 1000 block of 13th Avenue South at a building site for new homes.
Metro police told News 2 three suspects approached the workers demanding money when one was shot in the calf.
Further details weren’t immediately known.
Stay with News 2 and refresh this page for updates.
Visa’s global innovation program which is aimed at tasking start-ups to solve future commerce challenges and further enhance their own product propositions will help grow fintech entrepreneurship as it expands to Sub Saharan Africa (SSA). The company recently announced that entrants in the first-ever Sub-Sahara Visa’s ‘Everywhere Initiative’ will have the opportunity to compete for…
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Rose's piano mysteriously starts playing unplanned high notes about four minutes and 20 seconds into the performance of the song. The singer at first looks confused by the notes before realizing there is a problem with the equipment, asking his stage tech: "What the f*** is that, can we stop it at least?"
He sees the funny side, saying later in the song: "I don't mind ghosts or gremlins, but they should probably learn the f***ing song." Rose, guitarist Slash and bassist Duff McKagan announced their reunion earlier this year and are on the road on their Not In This Lifetime tour.
The vocalist said at the weekend that he was disappointed only six US dates remained on the tour. He said on Twitter: "Only six more shows of the GNR US tour to go. How can that be?! Say it ain't so!" Watch video of the piano incident here.
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A UK Euromillions ticket-holder has become the country's third biggest lottery winner of all time, after scooping a jackpot of more than £121m.
Tuesday's winning numbers were 20, 23, 28, 30, 44, with Lucky Stars 03 and 07.
The biggest lottery prize in UK history is the £161m Euromillions jackpot won by North Ayrshire couple Chris and Colin Weir in 2011.
In August 2012, Adrian and Gillian Bayford, from Haverhill, Suffolk, won more than £148m.
Euromillions is played in nine countries - the UK, Austria, Belgium, France, the Irish Republic, Luxembourg, Portugal, Spain and Switzerland - with ticket-holders trying to win a share of the same jackpot.
The total Euromillions jackpot on Tuesday was £121,328,187, UK lottery operator Camelot said.
BEIJING, Feb 2 (Reuters) - HNA-Caissa Travel Group Co Ltd , a unit of China’s beleaguered HNA Group , said on Friday it would scrap its share private placement plan mainly due to changes in regulations and market conditions.
HNA-Caissa Travel had planned to raise up to 3.09 billion yuan ($492 million) via the private placement, which it had revised three times from an original plan for up to 8.0 billion yuan announced in 2016.
The tourism service company will apply to withdraw its proposal from the securities regulator, it said in a filing to Shenzhen stock exchange on Friday. Trading in its shares has been suspended since January 19.
Since late 2016, the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) has been tightening its approval process for private placements to clamp down on speculative acquisitions, money misuse and irrational share valuations.
HNA-Caissa is one of many units of HNA Group, an aviation-to-financial services conglomerate which has been scrutinized over its ownership structure recently.
London — A senior Iranian Revolutionary Guards commander said on Wednesday that the Guards were ready to implement a policy preventing regional oil exports if Iranian oil sales were banned by the US.
On Tuesday, President Hassan Rouhani appeared to threaten to disrupt oil shipments from neighbouring countries if the US pressed ahead with its goal of forcing all countries to stop buying Iranian oil.
Praising Rouhani’s remarks, Maj-Gen Qassem Soleimani said he was ready to implement such a policy if needed.
"I kiss your [Rouhani’s] hand for expressing such wise and timely comments, and I am at your service to implement any policy that serves the Islamic Republic," Soleimani, commander of foreign operations for the elite Revolutionary Guards, said in a letter published by state news agency Irna.
Rouhani did not elaborate on his threat but in the past, Iranian officials have threatened to block the Strait of Hormuz, a major oil shipping route, in retaliation for any hostile US action against Iran.
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March 19 (Reuters) - Ability Enterprise Co Ltd
* Says it plans to pay cash dividend of T$0.8 per share to shareholders for 2017
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A former student from Spanish River Community High School is accused of making a threat to schools on social media.
David Puy, 19, appeared in court Wednesday morning. The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office arrested him Tuesday on a charge of intimidation.
Puy graduated from the Boca Raton school in 2017. He broadcast the message: "On my way School shooter," on his Snapchat account, according to the sheriff's office.
Another student saw it and notified a teacher. The teacher called School Board police.
Deputies arrested Puy at his parent's home, where he admitted to posting a live video feed with the threatening message. He said he had no plans to commit a violent act and that he "wasn't thinking" when he made the post.
The judge set bond for Puy at $50,000. He can't have any contact with schools or weapons.
The Prime Minister is to make a surprise statement outside Downing Street later this morning.
Social media speculation is growing that Theresa May could be about to announce her resignation on health grounds.
Others have suggested that Mrs May will announce a snap general election.
BUCHAREST, Romania — Britain’s Prince Charles has arrived for his annual visit to Romania, a place where he charges his batteries and also promotes skills and training in rural Transylvania.
He met Romanian President Klaus Iohannis on Wednesday and will later meet Prime Minister Viorica Dancila in Bucharest, the capital. Later, he will travel to Transylvania, in the northwest.
He owns two properties in the deep, sparsely populated countryside where bears and other wildlife roam wild.
Three years ago, Charles set up the Prince of Wales Foundation Romania, which supports the Eastern European nation’s heritage and rural life, and sustainable development.
Next week he will attend a theatre festival in the central city of Sibiu.
Charles first visited Romania in 1998.
Investigators hunting for the killer of Cameron Reilly in Louth are looking at whether his phone was used to lure him to his death.
18-year-old Cameron was found strangled to death in a field near Dunleer on Saturday.
Gardaí are still searching for his mobile phone.
Journalist Conor Feehan says Cameron’s death followed a row at a party on Friday night.
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Just for Styles is a fun and exciting retail crawl in the Queen West & King West neighbourhoods, and afternoon reception taking place at BrainStation. August 20 from 1-5 pm. Participants pre-register with a $50 (minimum) donation to the Look Good Feel Better organization in honour of Ashlie Styles. See website for more details.
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EAGLE ROCK, Mo. – Two Barry County residents are injured in a single vehicle crash Sunday morning, one mile north of Eagle Rock.
The Missouri Highway Patrol reports 21-year-old Marc Miller was traveling eastbound on Highway 86 at 11:40 a.m., when he ran his vehicle off of the roadway, struck a sign, overturned, and came to rest in some trees.
Miller and a passenger in the vehicle, 19-year-old Cheyenne Engman of Shell Knob, were transported by Mercy EMS to Mercy Hospital in Rogers, Arkansas to be treated for their respective moderate and minor injuries.
According to the online crash report neither Miller nor Engman were wearing their seatbelts at the time of the crash.
MUSIC: YungJay – Protect me (Prod. Fricky J)
South South Records (SRR) presents her newest recording act who doubles as a talented songwriter YUNGJAY in his brand new single titled PROTECT ME.
The song PROTECT ME is a song conscious music inspired by YUNGJAY’s delay struggle in the game and him asking God to always watch over him regardless his daily flaws produced by FRICKY J.
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CARRANGLAN, Nueva Ecija: Twenty six passengers were confirmed dead and scores of others were injured after an Ilocos-bound bus fell into a deep ravine Tuesday in Barangay Capintalan, Carranglan, Nueva Ecija.
The Leomarick bus was negotiating the Cagayan Valley-Nueva Ecija highway when it fell into the 100-meter ravine.
Police Provincial director Senior Supt. Antonio Yarra said rescue operations continue.
Five persons died and 30 others were injured when a Victory Liner bus fell into the same ravine on July 12, 2016. CELSO M. CAJUCOM
" Chile's navy is holding a court martial for eight marines accused of making and distributing video images of female colleagues in their dormitory aboard a frigate. Defense Minister Jose Antonio Gomez says the marines would be expelled from the military if convicted and could face up to five years in prison.
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Whispering Pines was stopped from accepting new residents in March as federal and state agencies investigated. In the weeks that followed, WATE 6 On Your Side's Don Dare tried to visit the place and get answers from operators, but had no luck.
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Jokinen picked up an assist while adding three shots and a hit in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the islanders.
It was his first point in six games since coming over to the Jackets on waivers in mid-January. Jokinen's spot on the fourth line doesn't afford him many scoring opportunities, however, and even though he had a 60-point campaign as recently as 2015-16 with Florida, the 34-year-old should remain a fantasy afterthought in Columbus.
On Sunday, Prabu was spotted with MGP President Deepak Dhavalikar during his visit to Shiroda constituency to elicit views of party workers. Prabudesai quit BJP complaining that he was disenchanted with the party and is a strong contender for MGP ticket for Shiroda.Though Deepak die not make any official announcement as to who the party would field from Shiroda, sources familiar with thinking of the party leadership said that Prabu would be probable MGP candidate for Shiroda.Prabu is the son of former Shiroda MLA Babay Prabu, who was working since a couple of years to contest as an Independent. It is learnt that MGP would be declaring its candidate for Shiroda in the next two days. [H]
VALDOSTA – Residents gathered at Freedom Park on Feb. 14 to witness the planting of a Trident Maple tree and to commemorate the sacrifices Moody Air Force Base personnel make for our community and country.
Pictured from left to right: Colonel Thomas Kunkel, 23d Wing Commander, Moody Air Force Base; Amy Hall, Valdosta Tree Commission Chairperson; Larry Hanson, Valdosta City Manager; Monica Haynes, Valdosta Tree Commission Vice Chairperson; Kevin Jenkins; Valdosta Urban Forestry Supervisor; Grady Padgett, Arbor Division Heavy Equipment Operator; Bob Harrison, Valdosta Tree Commission Member; Emily Davenport, Assistant Director, Valdosta Engineering Department; Bill Slaughter, Lowndes County Board of Commissioners Chairman; and John Gayle, Valdosta Mayor. For more information on other Arbor Week events visit http://www.valdostacity.com/ 2017-arbor-week-celebration. ​
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Dusty Baker rolled out a Sunday lineup on Saturday afternoon. He talked before what ended up a 4-2 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies about why he sat a few of the Washington Nationals ' regulars for the second of three with the Phillies in D.C. First, and most importantly, there were no injury issues that led to Adam Eaton , Jayson Werth and Matt Wieters all being out of the lineup.
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May 2 Premier Financial Bancorp Inc:
* Premier Financial Bancorp Inc reports first quarter 2017 earnings
* Q1 earnings per share $0.34
* Premier Financial Bancorp Inc - net interest income for quarter ended march 31, 2017 totaled $13.996 million, up $941,000, or 7.2pct, from $13.055 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Will season nine be Rick's final bow on "The Walking Dead"? Gene Page/AMC
Warning: There are comic spoilers for AMC's"The Walking Dead" ahead along with potential show spoilers.
The days of the Ricktatorship on "The Walking Dead" may be coming to a close.
Multiple outlets have reported the show's main star, Andrew Lincoln, will leave the show after season nine.
Lincoln, who has played the no-nonsense sheriff Rick Grimes since season one, has said he wants to stay on the show long enough to see his story-arc come to a close.
"There's part of me that really wants to complete something," Lincoln told ComicBook.com in April. "How long that takes? I don't know but certainly I really think the fans and my character deserves an end point as some time in the future."
How will Rick go? INSIDER rounded up possible ways Grimes could leave the show. And not every scenario has the Alexandria leader dying.
A New York cosmetic and personal care products testing company is fighting to unseal documents related to search warrants executed earlier this year as part of a federal investigation into whether the company falsified test-related records.
In a letter unsealed last week in federal court in White Plains, New York, AMA Laboratories Inc said that during two raids on its premises in April and June, federal agents acted in “bad faith” while executing the search warrants.
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BUDAPEST, Hungary — Education authorities in Hungary say they are evaluating the installation of shooting galleries in schools to increase the variety of sports available for students.
The Klebelsberg Center, which oversees Hungary's education system, said Wednesday that shooting is an Olympic sport and "has nothing to do with aggression and violence."
Responding to local media reports about the scheme, the centre said shooting was a "safe sport, one of the Olympic sports which according to plans students and schools will be able to choose."
The plan has been criticized by teachers' unions and opposition politicians.
The centre has sent questionnaires to schools to inquire about the possibility of installing shooting galleries and about students' interest in the activity.
The Congress party's candidate from Naranpura Assembly Constituency for the Gujarat Assembly elections 2017 is Nitin Patel.
Naranpura assembly constituency is one of the 182 assembly constituency of Gujarat. It is located in Ahmedabad district. This seat came into existence after 2008 delimitation. Naranpura is totally urban seat.
The constituency will have 234 polling stations. In 2012 assembly polls, the number of electors for this seat was 230337.
Amit Shah of BJP won the seat in 2012 assembly elections with 1,03,988 votes.
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Hendersonville, N.C. (WSPA) – There’s Music on Main and a special fireworks celebration on July 4th at the Visitor Center, 201 South Main Street.
Event admission is free.
The event starts at 7 p.m. and goes until 9:30 PM. The band “West Sound” will be playing at the event who specializes in playing Blues, Country, R&B and well-known cover songs.
The seating area for the fireworks opens after 5:30 p.m. Bring the kids and some chairs for the brilliant firework show and concert. Alcoholic beverages, pets, backpacks and coolers are prohibited.
Military Veterans are encouraged to come because they will be recognized and honored for their service at the event.
If there are weather delays, the event will be postponed until 8 p.m. and then if the weather does not improve, the event will be cancelled.
Recently I installed the GCompris educational software suite on a friend's Linux laptop. While researching information about the application, I found out about Rudra Nil Basu , a young programmer from India, who has blogged about his contributions to GCompris.
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Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has appointed a new Secretary to the State Government and sacked four commissioners.
According to Tahav Agerzua, the Special Adviser to the governor on Media and Publicity, the new SSG is Tony Ijoho, who replaces Targema Takema.
The sacked commissioners are Odeh Agih, Information; Mnyim Mwuese, Women Affairs; Nick Wende, Water Resources and Environment; as well as Sekav Iortyom, Arts, Culture and Tourism.
No reason was given for their sack.
Meanwhile, Ortom has said President Muhammadu Buhari will return to the country in good health.
He said: “Those that are wishing Mr. President dead should go and confront God who brought him to be President of Nigeria.
“It was not his making. When that time came, God made it possible, just like some of us.
“It was God that made it possible for us to be here and nobody can remove us until the time that God’s programme for Nigeria is completed and God decides what to do next.”’
Chinese ride-hailing company Didi Chuxing is in talks for a multi-billion-dollar initial public offering that could take place as early as this year, The Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter.
The company is hoping to fetch a valuation of at least $70 billion to $80 billion if it goes public and has been in talks with bankers in recent weeks over the feasibility of raising cash through an IPO in the second half of 2018, the Journal said.
Didi has accelerated talks on a potential IPO partly because its new rival China’s Meituan-Dianping is moving forward with plans for a listing this year, WSJ said.
The discussions are in the early stages and it is not clear whether the IPO will happen this year, the newspaper said adding that the venue for the listing was undecided.
Didi declined to comment on the matter.
Didi said separately on Monday it launched its ride-hailing service in Toluca, Mexico paving the way for a battle with rival Uber Technologies in the region.
Head coach Mike McCarthy revealed that Adams will have to clear the concussion protocol by the time the team plane leaves Saturday in order to have a chance to play in Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Ryan Wood of the Green Bay Press-Gazette reports.
Adams has been able to practice on a limited basis this week, but he remains in the concussion protocol after taking a shot to the head in last Thursday's game, and will needed to be cleared in order to play in Week 5. Adams won't be a lock to play Sunday if he is able to get on the flight to Dallas, but it would seem likely he plays if he is able to make the trip.
PUTNAM, Conn. (AP)  A Connecticut man is facing charges after police say he went on a naked rampage inside an antiques store.
Police in Putnam responded to the Antiques Marketplace around 12:30 a.m. Wednesday after reports of suspicious activity.
When they arrived, they found glass on the sidewalk and damage to several windows.
Upon entering, officers saw a "completely naked" man knocking over display cases and smashing items.
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Police arrested 50-year-old Sean Morisette on charges of third-degree burglary and first-degree criminal mischief.
He is being held on a $10,000 bond pending a court appearance Wednesday. It could not immediately be determined if he has a lawyer.
SAVOY, Ill. (WAND) – A military plane group made a stop in central Illinois Monday.
WAND-TV’s partners at The News-Gazette report the Thunderbirds, a group of planes from the U.S. Air Force, made the call to refuel at Willard Airport in Savoy in the morning.
They arrived in a tight formation at around 10 a.m. Airport leaders told The News-Gazette they heard the planes might be coming at about 8:30 a.m., and only confirmed the stop when the Thunderbirds were 15 minutes away.
The Thunderbirds were heading to Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada after an air show in Massachusetts.
This wasn’t the first time the Thunderbirds visited Illinois in 2017. They performed at an annual show at Scott Air Force Base on June 9 and June 10.
The Thunderbirds also performed a February flyover at Super Bowl 51 in Houston.
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SEVIERVILLE (WATE) – The Sevier County Humane Society started a fundraising campaign to help animals in the area after the wildfire.
The shelter has raised over $76,860 through its crowdfunding page.
The organization’s building is need of repairs. Also, its Gnatty Branch location is in a remote area that makes it hard for Sevier County residents to access. Some visitors may need to use a 4-wheel drive vehicle to go to the property.
The shelter has taken in over 3,000 animals in recent years, according to the humane society. The location was originally created for to care for 1,000 animals each year.
HARTFORD — On Monday, Sheryl Crow debuted an original song that marks the fifth anniversary of the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School that killed 20 students and six educators.
“The Dreaming Kind” was written by Crow, a nine-time Grammy winner, after the October shooting in Las Vegas that killed 58 people and injured nearly 500 others attending a country music festival.
Sandy Hook Promise also debuted its latest PSA Monday. Donations from the PSA and proceeds from downloads of the song will benefit Sandy Hook Promise’s lifesaving educational programs, as it launches a campaign to raise over $1 million to aggressively expand its Know The Signs gun violence prevention programs.
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SUPPORTERS of Recep Tayyip Erdogan waved flags in the streets while opponents banged pots and pans in protest in their homes, after a narrow referendum victory gave the Turkish president sweeping powers and laid the nation's divisions bare.
The referendum will bring the
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JAKARTA, April 20 U.S. President Donald Trump will attend three summits in Asia in November, Vice President Mike Pence said in Jakarta during a visit to the headquarters of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on Thursday.
Pence said in a statement after meeting the secretary general of ASEAN that Trump would attend the U.S.-ASEAN summit and the East Asia summit in the Philippines, as well as the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Vietnam.
He said the Trump administration would work with ASEAN on security issues and trade and freedom of navigation in the South China Sea. China claims most of the South China Sea, but has overlapping claims with a number of Southeast Asian countries. (Reporting by Roberta Rampton; Writing by Kanupriya Kapoor; Editing by Clarence Fernandez)
Seven people died in Rwanda’s north, eight in the capital Kigali and three in Gatsibo in the east, with 79 houses and 56 hectares of crops destroyed, it said. The ministry was still assessing the extent of damage from the heavy rain.
The government has in the past urged Rwandans who live on mountain slopes to move to areas less prone to disasters.
Monday’s toll follows the deaths of 51 people in heavy rains and lightning between January and mid-April, the ministry said.
That toll included 16 people who died when lightning struck a church in March.
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Your letter focuses on your Trump obsession, but the column states: "Today's topic, however, is not Trump. Today's topic is the issue he raises."
In your Trump obsession, you state: "Glenn Beaton is sure that Trump would run into a school shooting unarmed." But in point of fact, the column specifically states that I don't know whether Trump would run in: "I don't know Trump well enough to judge whether he would …"
I then go on to say I "suspect" he would. In your Trump obsession, you erroneously equate "suspect" with "sure."
If you have any comment on the actual topic of the column — namely, whether you or I would run into a school shooting unarmed — I'd welcome it.
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WASHINGTON — A senior Republican senator is condemning criticism of President Donald Trump's national security adviser as "smear tactics" levelled by the same people who he says sparked the violence in Charlottesville, Virginia.
In a statement Monday, Sen. John McCain of Arizona says the personal attacks against Army Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster carried out by "the so-called 'alt-right' are disgraceful."
Conservative groups and a website formerly run by Trump adviser Steve Bannon have targeted McMaster as insufficiently supportive of Israel and insufficiently tough toward Iran.
GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) - Mark Warburton has asked Rangers to explain why it said he resigned as manager of the Glasgow club.
Rangers announced last week that it had accepted the resignation of Warburton and two of his backroom staff, but they say "at no stage did we resign from our positions."
They added in a statement that "despite its detailed public statements, the club has not answered key questions put to it by the LMA (League Managers Association) ... requesting an explanation of why it suggested that we resigned."
Rangers is third in the Scottish league - 27 points behind leader Celtic - in its first season back in the top division after being forced to start again in the bottom tier in 2012 after a financial meltdown.
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Private-hospital group Mediclinic International’s share price looked rosier ahead of the Easter long weekend after the market responded well to a slightly better diagnosis on prospects for its Middle East operations.
Mediclinic CEO Danie Meintjes reported on Thursday that the company’s two largest platforms — Switzerland and southern Africa — as well as the Dubai-based businesses performed in line with expectations during the year to March.
He reiterated previous disclosures about difficulty at the Abu Dhabi business, which was affected by regulatory change and other challenges. Mediclinic aimed at resolving the issues in Abu Dhabi and stabilising performance in the Middle East, Meintjes said.
The company, which was still confident about long-term growth opportunities in the Middle East, expected performance in the region to improve in the year ahead.
Meintjes said Mediclinic Middle East’s revenue was down 8% with the Dubai business performing well and the Abu Dhabi business lagging.
Feb 14 Hareon Solar Technology Co Ltd
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Low & Bonar to Sell North American Ops
British packaging and plastics company Low & Bonar has put its North American industrial packaging operations up for sale. The businesses being sold comprise a paper and plastic film division, which operates from seven sites in Canada and in Texas.
Separately, the Dundee-based group also named Expamet International's chief executive Philip Reeder as the successor to Low & Bonar's group chief executive Jim Heilig, who is retiring this summer.
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PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — An Allegheny County police department has issued a warning after a bobcat was spotted.
Kennedy Township Police Department posted on Facebook that a bobcat was spotted by Windriver Drive.
The Game Commission advises residents to keep their small pets inside when possible.
They also warning residents not to leave food sources outside that that bobcats might get into.
Of course it was just last month that a bobcat was found hiding on the Gateway Clipper.
That bobcat was caught and released back into the wild.
Police say a woman in Rhode Island had taken out a gun to investigate a noise when she accidentally shot herself.
Coventry police say the woman slipped Friday night and the gun she was carrying discharged, striking her. She had been looking into a noise she heard from behind her home.
WJAR-TV ( http://bit.ly/2iWGKBm ) reports the woman was taken to Kent Hospital to be treated for injuries. Her condition wasn't clear.
A police investigation confirmed it was an accidental, self-inflicted gunshot wound.
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FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO): U.S. Senator Todd Young will hold a tax reform roundtable with business leaders Friday at Vera Bradley Corporate Headquarters.
The tax reform session will be open to the press.
Last week, Senator Young traveled aboard Air Force One with President Donald Trump to hear his speech in Indianapolis outlining the framework of his tax proposal.
RELATED: Trump rolls out tax plan in Indiana; cuts rates, doubles deduction
Senator Todd Young will be on Fort Wayne’s Morning News with Charly Butcher at 7:08 a.m., to discuss today’s roundtable further. Listen live here.
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RESIDENTS OF THE 400 BLOCK of Lincoln Avenue in Falls Church of all ages showed up at the F.C. City Council meeting Monday to thank the City for the recent installation of a crosswalk in the middle of their block, saying how it helped make the street safer for everyone.
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WENATCHEE — The Wenatchee boys basketball team couldn’t have picked a more dramatic way to finish off its 2016-17 home slate. And Tony Esquivel couldn’t have dreamt of a better final moment on his home court than the one he pulled off Tuesday.
After trailing by as many as 16 points in the second half, the host Panthers put on a stirring rally that ended with Esquivel hitting a layup as the clock expired to give Wenatchee a 60-58 win…
Phil and Judd recap the game 4 loss for the Timberwolves and Matthew Coller joins in studio to continue on the Wolves and talk NFL draft.
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For months, a Weezer fan known on Twitter as @weezerafrica has mounted a campaign to convince the band to cover Toto's 1982 hit single "Africa." After the band first responded to that campaign by releasing a cover of Toto's "Rosanna" last week, Weezer finally came through on Tuesday by surprise-dropping an "Africa" cover on YouTube. The sole visual for the four-minute audio clip is a screengrab of @weezerforafrica's December 2017 tweet that reads, "@RiversCuomo it's about time you blessed the rains down in Africa." Noisey reported last week that the creator of @weezerafrica is a 14-year-old from Cleveland named Mary who says she first heard "Africa" on the show Stranger Things.
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The Telfair Museum held their 23rd annual I Have Marks to Make art show on Sunday where guests enjoyed varieties of artwork.
The Telfair's community outreach programs created the work. Telfair currently oversees more than 10 health organizations and rehab centers across Chatham County. They also displayed work by local school children living with disabilities.
One organizer says it's about showing the process of healing through art.
"We're always interested in programs that incorporate the arts and the healing process," said Kip Bradley, Studio Programs Manager for Telfair. "we really feel like its an important aspect of healing or growing and really this show celebrates that fact."
They also had poetry readings by participants from programs at various centers. The Union Mission and Park Place Outreach Youth Emergency Shelter were just two of them.
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Mt. Juliet detectives hope someone will recognize a suspect who fraudulently used stolen credit card information.
On May 24, the victim noticed fraudulent activity on his credit card statement, and it was apparent the card information was fraudulently used at Publix at 11207 Lebanon Road to buy more than $2,000 worth of items the previous day.
Detectives tracked when the credit card was used and were able to get surveillance video of a suspected man who used the card.
If anyone has a feeling they possibly know the suspect responsible for the crime, they are encouraged to call Mt. Juliet police at 615-754-2550. Information may also be given anonymously by calling 615-754-8477 or at mjpd.org.
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GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) -- The Arizona Coyotes have claimed center Alexander Burmistrov from the Winnipeg Jets and recalled defenseman Kevin Connauton from the Tucson Roadrunners of the AHL.
The moves were announced on Monday.
Burmistrov had two assists in 23 games with the Jets this season and has 30 goals with 51 assists in 298 career games. The 25-year-old Russian was the eighth overall pick of the 2010 NHL draft by Atlanta.
The 26-year-old Connauton appeared in nine games with the Coyotes earlier this season, with one assist. He had a goal and two assists with the Roadrunners.
Wigtown Bowling Club held its Open Pairs competition, sponsored by Jewson at the weekend. W
The winners were Scott and Trudi McCubbin and the runners-up were Jan Wilson and Kenny Murray.
The prizewinners are pictures with Wigtown Bowling Club President Dougie Bark jnr and Robert Bark from sponsors Jewson.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Cit Group Inc:
* CIT GROUP SAYS ON FEB 1, RECEIVED NON-OBJECTION FROM FEDERAL RESERVE BANK OF NEW YORK TO AMENDMENT TO 2017 CAPITAL PLAN DATED APRIL 5, 2017
* CIT GROUP SAYS AMENDED CAPITAL PLAN INCLUDES ISSUANCE OF UP TO $400 MILLION IN TIER 2 QUALIFYING SUBORDINATED DEBT - SEC FILING
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Baku. 3 November. REPORT.AZ/ During the meeting organized by the Azerbaijan Export and Investment Promotion Foundation (AZPROMO) in Baku Business Center it was decided to establish the Tea Producers and Exporters Association.
Report informs, press service of the Ministry of Economy said.
Director of Astarachay LLC Talat Mammadov has been elected Chairman of the Board.
Establishment of the Tea Producers and Exporters Association will be significant in terms of entrepreneurship development, increase of tea production and export as well as expansion of export opportunities of Azerbaijan.
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TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) – Town of Tonawanda Police are looking for public assistance to identify a suspect in a larceny from a vehicle.
The suspect, pictured here, is described as a black male, about 6’3″ to 6’5″ and between 170 and 190 lbs.
He is a suspect in a larceny from a vehicle that happened June 3.
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EDMOND, Okla. – Faculty and staff at Oklahoma Christian University are joining thousands of people across the country who are coming together in solidarity to pray for Charlottesville, Virginia.
"Our hearts are troubled. In fact, our hearts hurt because of the violence and the attitude and the hate that we saw on display so blatantly this past weekend,” John deSteiguer, President of OC, said in prayer.
Early Monday morning, faculty and staff at OC came together to pray for the Charlottesville, Virginia community.
"Racism is a very serious problem. It's a significant problem that we as Christians need to take a stand against,” deSteiguer said. ​
That’s why OC, along with hundreds of Oklahomans who gathered at the Capitol this weekend for a vigil, are joining thousands across the Nation calling for the hate to stop.
A Logan County Walmart is open again this morning after a fire in a storage area over the weekend. The fire started around 9:15 Saturday night. The store was evacuated. There was heavy fire damage to the stock area and smoke damage throughout the store.
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Talking to media after defying house detention, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq strongly denounced the curbs imposed by government in Srinagar and Shopian. He slammed authorities for disallowing Friday prayers at Jamia Masjid for the second consecutive week.
“The joint resistance leadership had announced a march to Shopain to express solidarity and sympathy with the five families whose loved ones were brutally killed in forces’ firing but government resorted to its worst form of repressive and undemocratic measures by not only laying a siege at Shopian but turning the entire downtown into a military fortress besides disallowing Friday payers at the historic Jamia Masjid yet again,” Mirwaiz said.—KR
MONTREAL — Taxpayers are on the hook for more than $300,000 in expenses attributed to jurors in the criminal trial for the Lac-Megantic train explosion that killed 47 people.
That number represents only a small percentage of the total costs to the public, however, according to one of the defence lawyers in the case that was heard at the Sherbrooke courthouse, 150 kilometres east of Montreal.
When figuring in jury compensation ($211,989), hotels ($26,746), meals ($26,829), secured transport ($9,569) and translation services for the bilingual trial ($35,698), the final tally sent to the Justice Department was $310,984.
The information was obtained by The Canadian Press through an access to information request and covered only jury-related expenses, excluding costs for the public prosecutors, the judge, and all other court personnel.
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - Police have arrested a Utah woman believed to be the pajama-wearing robber in at least six bank robberies in the Salt Lake City area, including five in less than two hours on Saturday morning.
Unified police Lt. Brian Lohrke (LOHR'-key) said Monday that 40-year-old Nannette Perkins was arrested Sunday at her Taylorsville home after Salt Lake City police received a tip about her identity.
Lohrke says the robber did little to hide her appearance.
She wore pajama bottoms, eyeglasses and a blue bandanna over dark hair in a ponytail while allegedly robbing banks in Cottonwood Heights, Salt Lake City, Sandy, Holladay and West Valley City.
Lohrke says he doesn't know what Perkins was wearing when she was arrested.
She's being held at the Salt Lake County jail pending an initial court appearance.(backslash)
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This story corrects the spelling of the city Holladay, not Holliday.
Queens Of The Stone Age have released a video for "Head Like A Haunted House". The clip for the track from their Villains album (Matador Records) was produced, edited and directed by Liam Lynch. Check it out below:
Produced by Mark Ronson and co-produced by Mark Rankin and mixed by Alan Moulder, Villains is the first full album offering from Queens Of The Stone Age since 2013’s …Like Clockwork. The album is available across three formats. Order here.
Tracklisting:
“Feet Don’t Fail Me”
“The Way You Used To Do”
“Domesticated Animals”
“Fortress”
“Head Like A Haunted House”
“Un-Reborn Again”
“Hideaway”
“The Evil Has Landed”
“Villains Of Circumstance”
“The Way You Used To Do” video:
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School officials say a school shooting threat was found written in a middle school bathroom Monday.
Kennewick Police were notified after a student at Horse Heaven Hills Middle School reported seeing the writing stating there would be a school shooting on 3/24.
Officials say the 24th is this Saturday, a non-school day, however, officers are investigating the incident.
The school also wants to remind parents about the importance of talking with kids about the consequences of making threats as a joke.
Kevin Smith stepped out to support his daughter Harley Quinn at the premiere of her new movie All These Small Moments!
The 47-year-old actor showed off his 32 pound weight loss while hitting the red carpet during the 2018 Tribeca Film Festival on Tuesday (April 24) at SVA Theatre in New York City.
Kevin decided to shed the weight after suffering a massive heart attack back in February.
He was accompanied at the event by his wife Jennifer Schwalbach Smith as well as the cast of the film including Molly Ringwald and Jemima Kirke.
All These Small Moments follows a teenage boy and infatuation with a woman he sees on the bus, which further complicates his already tumultuous adolescence.
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Holly Willoughby has been announced as the new face of Diet Coke
The This Morning favourite was today announced as the new brand ambassador alongside some sexy snaps of her enjoying the fizzy drink.
The 36-year-old, who already endorses brands such as Garnier, Oral-B and Very, will also lend her voice to an exciting 2017 programme.
Wearing her tresses down in loose curls, Holly looks stunning in the campaign images in which she is seen in a black, biker style leather jacket.
Sporting a sexy slick of red lipstick, the mother-of-three wows in a metallic, pleated skirt and a simple white T-shirt.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Cambridge Analytica employee Christopher Wylie has arrived on Capitol Hill, where he is talking to House Democrats about his time with the data mining firm affiliated with President Donald Trump’s campaign.
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Wylie’s visit is part of a Democratic attempt to keep congressional focus on Russian meddling in the 2016 election and whether Trump’s campaign was involved. He is talking to Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee Tuesday and Democrats on the House intelligence committee Wednesday.
The GOP-led House intelligence panel shut down its Russian meddling probe last month, saying they don’t see any evidence of collusion or coordination.
Wylie sparked a global debate over electronic privacy in March when he was part of an effort to reveal that Cambridge Analytica had gathered millions of Facebook profiles to influence elections.
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AFC Tubiz will be Ibou Sawaneh’s home until end of the current Belgian second division league.
Decision to make the move to Tubiz followed his poor return of minutes in the pitch after falling down the pecking order at parent side SV Roeselare.
Sawaneh‘s receding performances is partly blamed for an injury he’d recently recuperated from.
The 30-year-old attacker bagged six goals the past campaign all of them coming in the play-offs as Roeselare theatrically failed to make the climb to the Belgian First Division A.
Since then, he’d found playing time hard to come by making a return of just five appearances this current term. He however hopes to put those taunting moments behind him with his latest deal.
He touches down with the task of helping Tubiz survive the drop.
LONDON, April 24 (Reuters) - U.S. trade group Aluminum Association called on the U.S. government to avoid quotas on nations that have been exempted from tariffs imposed on aluminium imports.
U.S. industrial consumers were dependent on aluminium imports so U.S. President Donald Trump should not impose quotas, Heidi Brock, chief executive The Aluminum Association, told the CRU Aluminium conference in London. (Reporting by Eric Onstad; editing by David Evans)
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Ghana coach Avram Grant has decided against bringing back experienced midfielder Kevin Prince Boateng and Sulley Muntari to his team that will be play in the Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon.
There were heavy calls for the inclusion of the duo who have not played for Ghana in the last two years after disciplinary actions were taken against them.
Both players were bundled out of the World Cup to be staged in Brazil in 2014 though Muntari has apologized for his actions.
Boateng who now plays for Las Palmas has stated his desire to return though he is yet to apologize.
At this stage Avram Grant has named a provisional 26-man squad on Monday without the two.
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SANFORD, Fla. - Sanford police are asking for the public's help in finding a missing 42-year-old man.
Police said they responded around 2:33 a.m. Friday to the Slumberland Motel in the 2600 block of South Orlando Drive regarding a missing/suicidal person identified as Alejandro Moran.
Moran then left the area on foot prior to law enforcement arrival. Police said Moran has only been in Sanford for two months and is not familiar with the area.
Moran suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety and depression, police said.
Moran is described by police as a Hispanic man who was last seen wearing a black hat with gold lettering, black sweater with diamond pattern and black jeans.
Anyone with information can call Sanford police.
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DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — A Durham driver was shot after he was robbed of money and a cell phone on Monday afternoon, police said.
The incident was reported just before 3:10 p.m. in the 200 block of Seven Oaks Road, which is in the Seven Oaks Townhomes neighborhood, according to Durham police.
Authorities said the man was riding in a car and was approached by several people who then robbed him.
As he was driving away, one person fired shots at his car and a bullet hit him in the back, police said.
The gunshot wound was described by police as a minor injury.
Robinson (foot) isn't certain to be ready for the start of offseason workouts, Dave Birkett of The Detroit Free Press reports.
Robinson suffered an unspecified foot injury late last season that required surgery from specialist Dr. Robert Anderson shortly thereafter. With an impending position battle with Cornelius Lucas for the Lions' swing tackle job on tap, Robinson has considerable incentive to return to action as soon as possible.
RICHMOND, Va – Ella Fitzgerald is considered one of the greatest jazz singers of all time. The Virginia native died in 1996 at the age of 79, but her musical soundtrack will last forever. In honor of what would have been her 100th birthday, the Richmond Jazz Society and Virginia Repertory Theater will celebrate her legacy with a special presentation, “Ella at 100.” Award Winning Jazz Singer and Actress Desiree Roots Centeio and talented Saxophone Player James “Saxsmo” Gates shared a preview. For one night only, come on out and enjoy “Ella at 100” Tuesday, April 25th at the November Theater. The show begins at 7pm. For more information you can visit http://www.va-rep.org
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Whether you're planning to stay at home and hibernate with the family or party it up with friends over the festive period, you never know when a quick trip to the supermarket might be on the cards.
Over Christmas and the New Year the majority of supermarket giant Sainsbury's superstores and Local branches will be open.
As Christmas Eve falls on a Sunday most of the retailer's supermarkets and larger convenience stores will be operating normal Sunday hours - and the same goes for New Year's Eve.
To make planning your festive grocery trip even easier, we've put together a handy general guide to Sainsbury's festive opening hours below, but it is always worth checking details for your local store via the supermarket's online store finder.
When will Sainsbury's be open over the festive break?
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What to expect from Nigeria’s Oil and Gas 2018 conference
This year's edition of Nigeria's Oil and Gas Conference is themed, driving Nigeria's oil sector towards sustained economic development and growth. Victor Ude, Group CEO of Vurin Group and a speaker at the local content development seminar at the conference joins CNBC Africa to discuss what changes he hopes this year's edition will bring. https://www.cnbcafrica.com/videos/
Play games, craft, decorate a pumpkin or cookie, warm-up by campfire. 5:30-8 pm. $2, free with non-perishable food item. Details at meadwildlife.org.
Lebanon team wins Music City Invitational
A Lebanon-based travel team, representing Sumner County Soccer Club, played in, and won, its first sanctioned tournametn last weekend, the Music City Invitational, beating out six other teams in the U10 boys’ second division. Team members are (from left) Gus Cortez Jr., Heider Vargas, Gram Huffaker, Ronaldo Martinez, Gyan Ezeta, Eli Holloway, Jacob Anderson and Jonas Wintger. On the back row are assistant coach Dustin Holloway and head coach Gustavo Cortez Sr.
The Schinnerer Group has entered into an agreement to acquire Broomfield, Colo.-based International Catastrophe Insurance Managers LLC from the Paraline Group.
The deal is expected to close in the third quarter of 2017. Terms were not disclosed.
ICAT is a managing general agent providing property catastrophe insurance to businesses and homeowners across the U.S. ICAT operates in all U.S. states that are immediately proximate to the Gulf Coast, Atlantic Coast and Hawaii and offers coverage in all states that carry a material exposure to earthquake events, working through retail agents and wholesale brokers.
The Schinnerer Group is a Chevy Chase, Md.-based underwriting manager.
Crawford will get the day off Wednesday against the Rockies, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Crawford is hitting .351 with a 1.115 OPS over his last ten games, part of a career year at the plate in which he's hitting .311/.374/.498 overall. Each portion of that slash line easily represents a career high. Alen Hanson will get the start at shortstop in his absence.
April 24 (Reuters) - Anhui Xinhua Media Co Ltd:
* SAYS IT SIGNS AGREEMENTS WITH U.K. REPTON INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS LTD TO SET UP AN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL IN HEFEI CITY Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2qTxEvv Further company coverage: (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
March 19 (Reuters) - Corindus Vascular Robotics Inc :
* CORINDUS VASCULAR ROBOTICS INC FILES FOR NON-TIMELY 10-K - SEC FILING Source text: (bit.ly/2Iyhn6q) Further company coverage:
press release:
Friends of Pheasant Branch Conservancy - Conservancy Days Program: Ticks!!
Current University of Wisconsin-Madison PhD Student, Lieutenant Ryan Larson, will provide an overview of tick-borne diseases throughout the state of Wisconsin. His presentation will include an update of new tick species, status of Lyme disease, emerging tick-borne diseases, current research efforts, and preventive strategies. Lieutenant Larson is a commissioned officer of the Navy and works as an entomologist for the Navy. He holds both bachelor's and master's degrees in entomology from UW-Madison and has traveled to 12 countries in his position with the Navy and as a researcher.
130 arrested for DD in long Easter weekend 18/04/2017 03:00:00 Stories by Nozipho Sibiya THERE were 130 motorists arrested for drink-driving during the long Easter weekend.
Chief Police Information and Communications Officer Superintendent Khulani Mamba renewed their appeal to motorists to be responsible on the road and avoid driving after taking one too many. click here for full edition
The Minnesota Twins are motivated to trade All-Star second baseman Brian Dozier , would he be a fit in Pittsburgh? Throughout the offseason there have been trade rumors swirling around Minnesota Twins second baseman Brian Dozier. The Twins do not appear to be in a position to compete in 2017 and Dozier is one of the best two-way second basemen in baseball.
Start the conversation, or Read more at Rum Bunter.
K-State’s Institute for the Health and Security of Military Families invites K-State students, faculty and staff to join Fort Riley’s Victory Fest on Saturday, Aug. 19, at Fort Riley’s Marshall Army Airfield. Activities include a concert from Eli Young Band, All American Rejects, Charlie Daniels Band, Lit, fireworks and other family-friendly activities.
Representatives from Fort Riley will host a booth with discounted tickets for K-Staters from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15, and Wednesday, Aug. 16, at the K-State Student Union. Children ages 4 and under are free. Attendees can use a driver’s license or student ID to access Fort Riley through the Henry Gate entrance off of I-70.
The event is co-sponsored by K-State’s Office of Military and Veterans Affairs.
Doug Pederson says he doesn’t know what happened to Carson Wentz. Says he’ll have updates tomorrow. Wentz will have an MRI tomorrow. #Eagles pic.twitter.com/OjyMm6ow8R
Event time: 1pm-3pm
We're thrilled to announce we are introducing Afternoon Tea service at Cafe Grace!
Join us for a relaxing Afternoon Tea on July 8th from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Enjoy a selection of teas, petit fours and classic finger sandwiches.
$20 per person plus tax.
Includes the following teas:
Chamomile Medley, Matcha Green, English Breakfast, Jasmine, Tangerine Ginger, and Earl Grey.
Also available is a Mango Mint Iced Tea option.
Price: $20 per person
Law enforcement officers investigate the scene of a shooting near a baseball field in Alexandria, Va., Wednesday, June 14, 2017, where House Majority Whip Steve Scalise of La. was shot at a Congressional baseball practice. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Friday Afternoon Accident
On 10/6/17 at approximately 13:50 hours, the Mt Pleasant Police Department responded to a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Main and Washington St in Mt Pleasant IA. It was determined that a 2014 GMC Acadia was traveling westbound, operated by Brandi Simons stopped for vehicles turning and was struck from behind by a 1989 Chevrolet operated by Larry Heitmeier III who was traveling westbound as well. The Henry County Sheriff’s Office and Henry County Ambulance assisted at the scene. Heitmeier was cited for speed and the total damage was estimated at $1500.
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Russia hopes that the current situation in Armenia will be resolved exclusively in the legal dimension.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister and State Secretary Grigory Karasin stated the above-said at his talk with Armenian Ambassador Vardan Toghanyan, reported Russian News Agency TASS.
The ambassador informed about the situation in Armenia, following ex-President Serzh Sargsyan’s resignation Monday from his recently-elected post of Prime Minister.
“The Russian side stressed that Moscow is closely following Armenia’s internal political situation, and it wants an immediate stabilization for the sake of interests of the brotherly Armenian people,” noted the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA). “We hope that all existing disagreements will be settled exclusively in the legal dimension.”
Believe it or not, but Press Secretary Sean Spicer was once the White House Easter bunny.
Let us never forget that @PressSec Sean Spicer was once the White House #Easter bunny. pic.twitter.com/eTIBMJX3e5 — Joe Miragliotta (@JoesDaily) April 16, 2017
As expected, Saturday Night Live never forgets. This week, SNL showed no mercy for Spicey. That’s right, Melissa McCarthy was back for another epic guest appearance as Sean Spicer, dressed in full bunny costume!
Now we would like to tell you Spicey spoke a message of hope this Easter, but instead basically told everyone to enjoy their last Easter on Earth, then proceeded to get in a giant Easter Egg and run over stuff.
Enjoy!
SEVEN VALLEYS, Pa. (WHTM) A crash involving two tractor trailers has closed the northbound lanes of I-83 from the Glen Rock to Loganville exits.
The crash was reported just before 2 a.m. Saturday and the northbound lanes have been closed since.
PennDOT said one of the tractor trailers involved was hauling kitty litter. Workers will have to clean it up and other debris before the interstate can reopen.
The lanes could open around 6 a.m. but the closure could last longer.
It is not clear if anyone was hurt.
United Nations Secretary-General Antnio Guterres visited on Saturday the Aral Sea once the world's fourth largest inland sea, that has now shrunk to about a quarter of its original size due to human mismanagement where he urged the world to take lesson from the catastrophe and to ensure that such tragedies are not repeated, UN news centre reported. "The Aral Sea's progressive disappearance was not because of climate change, it was mismanagement by humankind of water resources," said Secretary-General Guterres after visiting Muynak, the 'cemetery of ships' once a port city but now devoid of all water.
Start the conversation, or Read more at AkiPress.
PARRY SOUND - An e-biker driver faces alcohol-related charges after local police noticed a bike swerve across the road.
On May 27 at approximately 10 p.m., a member of the West Parry Sound Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police was on patrol on Bowes Street. The officer observed an e-bike swerving across the centre line and almost hitting the curb. The officer conducted a traffic stop and spoke with the driver.
Victor Smith, a 53-year-old Parry Sound, man is charged with impaired driving and drunk driving and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Parry Sound, Ontario on June 21.
There is no safe amount of drug or alcohol consumption when driving. Anyone who suspects a driver that is driving while impaired is urged to call police by dialing 9-1-1 immediately.
Vice President Pence Visits DMZ Amid Tensions With North Korea
Vice President Mike Pence is in South Korea. David Greene talks to Joel Wit, senior fellow at the U.S.-Korea Institute at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, about North Korea.
Singapore
THE owners of the 24-unit Gilstead Mansion near the Novena neighbourhood have put their development up for collective sale by public tender with an expected price of at least S$68 million. The tender will close at 3pm on July 3.
The freehold site on Gilstead Road occupies
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So a new Mormon film is coming out in April titled “Trek the Movie.” You can watch the trailer here
For my part, I’ve never been on a trek experience. When I was a youth it wasn’t (widely) a thing, or if it was our branch was too small to put something like that on, and my stake never did one when I happened to be Young Men’s President.
Your commentary on the trailer or your own trek experiences are on-topic for this post.
But my main purpose in posting is to share with you my notes from a presentation on the history of trek by Mel Bashore during the Mormon History Association conference in Calgary back in 2012. I found this background very interesting and I hope you will as well. (Sorry for the clipped sentences, these were my notes taken in real time.)
Nottingham’s Royal Concert Hall plays host on Tuesday, December 19, to the eagerly-awaited and popular annual Kate Rusby Christmas concert, from 7.30pm.
With a career spanning 25 years in music, Kate Rusby is one of the finest interpreters of traditional folk songs and one of our most emotive original songwriters - melding old and new so you can barely see the join.
A Mercury Prize nominee, Folk Singer of the Year, Best Live Act, Best Album and Best Original Song winner at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, she is forever proud to call herself folk singer.
Kate Rusby’s beautiful, expressive vocals never fail to connect the emotional heart of a song to that of her audience. Famously down to earth, Kate’͛s engaging personality and sharp Yorkshire wit have further endeared her to concert goers everywhere.
And it is in her special Christmas concerts that all these elements combine to exquisite effect.
Call the box office for ticket availability on 0115 9895555.
ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Ahmad Thomas scored 19 of his 24 points in the second half when UNC Asheville pulled away for a 75-61 victory over Presbyterian on Saturday and took sole possession of first place in the Big South.
Thomas grabbed a career-high 14 rebounds, just missing a triple-double with nine assists. Raekwon Miller added 14 points and Jonathan Baehre 11 with five blocks for the Bulldogs (16-9, 9-3), who are alone atop the conference with Radford (8-4) losing to Winthrop (8-4) earlier Saturday.
The Bulldogs have won five straight and eight of their last nine in improving to 11-0 at home, 20-0 dating to last season.
Asheville took the lead for good at 11:20 of the first half, which ended 37-31. The Bulldogs led 65-57 with six minutes left before finishing on a 12-4 run.
The Blue Hose (10-15, 3-9) were led by Reggie Dillard’s 14 points.
In collaboration with the World Wild Life Fund, Gibraltar issued this set of four stamps on 30th November 2017 depicting the following bats;Greater noctule bat (Nyctalus lasiopterus),European free-tailed bat (Tadarida teniotis) Isabelline serotine bat (Eptesicus isabellinus) and Schreibers’ bat (Miniopterus schreibersii)
March 29 Kotak Mahindra Bank
* Exec says seeks to double customer base in 18 months
* Launces new digital banking product called '811'
* Exec says bank branch expansion will be more measured
* Exec says estimates stressed assets in indian banking system net of provisions to be 14 trln rupees
* Exec says have nothing specific to announce about any acquisition, looking at all options Further company coverage: (Reporting By Devidutta Tripathy)
Ex-Yahoo paying $35M to settle SEC charges over 2014 hack
WASHINGTON (AP) – The company formerly known as Yahoo is paying a $35 million fine to resolve federal regulators’ charges that the online pioneer deceived investors by failing to disclose one of the biggest data breaches in internet history.
The Securities and Exchange Commission announced the action Tuesday against the company, which is now called Altaba after its most valuable parts were sold to Verizon Communications for $4.48 billion last year. The Sunnyvale, California-based company neither admitted nor denied the allegations but did agree to refrain from further violations of securities laws.
Personal data was stolen from hundreds of millions of Yahoo users in the December 2014 breach attributed to Russian hackers. The SEC alleged that, although Yahoo senior managers and attorneys were told about the breach, the company failed to fully investigate.
Transformers: The Last Knight Wave 2 Deluxes Out At ToysRus Malaysia
2005 Boards member*[Wing_Saber-X] let us know that*Transformers: The Last Knight Wave 2 Deluxes Are Out At ToysRus Malaysia. Deluxe Sqweeks, Drift and Steelbane were spotted at ToysRus Midvalley Megamall. They are priced RM 99.00 which is 23.00 Dollars each aproximately. Happy hunting for all Malaysian fans! You can check the pictures after the jump and the sound off at the 2005 Boards.The post Transformers: The Last Knight Wave 2 Deluxes Out At ToysRus Malaysia appeared first on Transformer World 2005 - TFW2005.COM
Police: A group of children made the horrifying discovery of skeletal remains in the woods
A police officer directing traffic outside a school in Nakhon Nayok has impressed pupils – along with their parents and passing motorists – with his creative costumes.
Pol Sen Sgt Maj Tanit Bussabong has become a darling for netizens after pictures of him wearing cartoon costumes while on duty outside Anuban Nakhon Nahok kindergarten in Muang district went viral.
Full story: Bangkok Post
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We are starting out the New Year with a soggy set-up locally, which is not a bad thing since we are carrying over our 8" rain deficit from 2016 into the new year. Of course, the severe drought and resulting wildfires was one huge weather highlight locally so I thought I would compile a short list of some other weather highlights over the last year.
Start the conversation, or Read more at WBTV.
BOSTON — Two people have been charged in a shooting on the set of a Denzel Washington movie in Boston that injured two security guards.
The shooting happened early Saturday in the city’s Roxbury section, on the set of a sequel to the “The Equalizer.”
Police say nothing was being filmed at the time, and it does not appear the guards were targeted.
The guards, a 40-year-old woman and 33-year-old man, suffered non-life-threatening injuries and were released from the hospital.
Police say they arrested two 18-year-olds, Dionte Martinez and Thomas Perkins. They are charged with assault with intent to murder and gun offenses.
The Suffolk County district attorney’s office says they were due to be arraigned Friday in Roxbury Municipal Court.
It was not immediately clear whether either man has an attorney.
The U.N. Security Council is urging key players in Guinea-Bissau to implement a road map to resolve the political crisis in the country that political leaders agreed to on Sept. 10. Council members stressed "the urgent need to ensure an inclusive dialogue among key national actors to ensure effective functioning of the government."
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This weekend you can fill your hump as Frankie and Benny's is offering unlimited refills on anything from the breakfast menu.
That means once your plate is empty, you can hand it back to the server and they will bring you the same thing back again and again and again.
The bottomless meals include breakfast dishes such as the full English, bacon and syrup pancakes, eggs Benedict and more.
There are just a couple of catches, though: your plate must be finished before re-ordering and you can only re-order the same dish.
So once you have opted for the full English - you can't then ask for a refill of pancakes.
The offer is valid from today (Saturday, February 3) and Sunday until 2pm.
Unlimited breakfast dishes can also run alongside the unlimited drinks refills.
This Weekend
Erik Griffin
Fans of the hit Comedy Central series Workaholics instantly recognize Erik Griffin as the show’s iconic series regular Montez. And he's even funnier in person.
The Comedy Catch
1400 Market St.
(423) 629-2233
thecomedycatch.com
Thursday, October 5
Laughing & Screaming Opening Reception
Come check out the new work from Swine Gallery curator Aaron Cowan.
6 p.m.
Swine Gallery
818 Georgia Ave.
(423) 803-6578
chattpalace.com
Friday, October 6
The Woman in Black
Set in an abandoned theatre, a timid lawyer hires a professional actor to tutor him in the performing arts.
7:30 p.m.
Historic Mars Theatre
117 N Chattanooga St., LaFayette, GA
bapshows.com
Saturday, October 7
Fall Native Plant Sale
Come out this weekend and learn about (and buy) the best fall plants to spice up your yard.
9 a.m.
Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center
400 Garden Rd.
reflectionriding.org
Ex-Chelsea striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink has risked the wrath of Liverpool’s vociferous social media following by tweeting his support for attacking midfielder Philippe Coutinho.
Although he expressed his sympathy for the Reds, the former Netherlands international indicated he could understand Coutinho’s desire to leave the Anfield to join a “big club”.
Hasselbaink wrote: “I have a great deal of sympathy for #LFC over Phillippe Coutinho. It’s not that I think he is unhappy but when a big club come calling?”
Coutinho submitted a transfer request last week after Liverpool rejected a £90.3m bid for him from Barcelona and issued a statement saying he would not be sold during the current transfer window.
After linking up with Fabolous for their collab album Friday on Elm Street, Jadakiss is back with more music.
This time emcee has linked up with fellow Lox emcee Styles P., who just dropped his four-track effort The Story Of Ghost yesterday (December, 10), and Nino Man to drop bars over the Whodunit classic for “Friends.”
Listen to the cut below.
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Friday night in Las Vegas, the UFC's best-known fighter-not long ago an undefeated knockout machine-suffered her second consecutive brutal defeat.
Start the conversation, or Read more at WSJ Media and Advertising.
National Day of Prayer is May 3
The annual National day of Prayer service will be held May 3, 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. at the Clarendon County Courthouse in Manning. Do you know that in Great Britain and Europe generally, and in Australia, that the percentage of truly born-again, evangelical Christians is 5% or less? Our nation is not far behind these, as surveys are showing that the United States is becoming less and less Christian every day. While this trend is likely to continue, we must not let this happen to the body of Christ where we live without a fight! Therefore, will you come and “Fight the good fight, keeping faith and a good conscience…” (I Timothy 1:18-19)? Looking forward to praying with you!
Because of Jesus,
The Christian Pastors of our Community
The online business OnlyInYourState has recently named Adaland Mansion in Philippi as one of the 12 “Most Beautiful Places to Get Married in WV.”
OnlyInOurState takes a fun, informal approach to helping readers discover things in each of the 50 states with more than 30 million viewers each month.
“Adaland itself has been here a number of years. This is our 19th season we’re going into,” SAYS Volunteer Karen Larry. “We are listed among 12 different very beautiful locations in West Virginia for weddings and Adaland is particularly happy to be named there.”
Adaland offers a charming venue for weddings from May to mid-October. Ceremonies are held in the garden, on the pavilion, or on the lawn.
For more information or to schedule a visit, e-mail info1@adaland.org or call (304) 457-1587 or (304) 457-2415.
Man charged with shooting 2 live deer impaled with arrows
SHADY COVE, Ore. (AP) — Oregon State Police have charged a Jackson County man with aggravated animal abuse in the case of two black-tailed deer that were seen alive in the wild with arrows sticking out of their bodies.
OSP's Fish & Wildlife Division said Tuesday 36-year-old Daniel Logsdon faces charges of the unlawful take of an antlerless deer, aggravated animal abuse in the first degree and failure to report accurate information as a sex offender.
It wasn't immediately clear if Logsdon has an attorney.
Investigators launched a three-month investigation after residents spotted the impaled animals in the Shady Cove area.
Wildlife biologists were able to tranquilize the deer and remove the arrows.
One deer had an arrow embedded in its head. The other had one in its neck.
They are expected to survive.
The annual Fannin County Rebels and Lady Rebels Camp of Champions for youth basketball players was held June 5 through ...
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May 3 Telenor ASA
* Says the Nomination Committee has proposed to elect Grethe Viksaas and Joergen Kildahl to the board of directors of Telenor
* Says proposed candidates will succeed Siri Beate Hatlen, Ashok Vaswani, Regi Aalstad and Dag Opedal, who will be relieved of their duties
* Says with these changes the board of Telenor will have nine members
* Says the Nomination Committee plans to propose an additional board member during the fall of 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
About Live Well Information and Support Service
The Live Well Information and Support Service (LWISS) provides information on cancer and other life-limiting illnesses. LWISS provides information and support to people living in the boroughs of City & Hackney, Newham and Tower Hamlets. LWISS offers a range of free; self-management workshops (such as dementia awareness, healthy eating and will writing); peer support groups including family and friends of people with dementia, mens cancer group and womens cancer group. Information and Support drop-in centre based at St Joseph's Hospice where we provide 1-1 consultations. The centre is open to the public who wish to receive information regarding health conditions, activities and signposting to relevant local services.
The House Intelligence Committee released the much anticipated memo on Friday afternoon. (pdf here) Full Memo Embed Below. The memo discusses abuses involving FISA, or the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, during the 2016 election.
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Who are the highest-paid managers in the world? Based on annual wages/bonuses/sponsorships
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho rakes in around £15million in wages each year – but how much does he earn with sponsorship deals and bonuses on top?
The Portuguese boss has enjoyed several lucrative deals in recent times with Jaguar, Adidas and Heineken all seeking to make a mint off his famous face.
His overall annual earnings are rated among the very elite names in football management with Pep Guardiola also included in the top five around the world.
Two managers from La Liga also make the cut, though completing the list is a forgotten veteran earning a stunning amount of cash for an experimental job.
Take a look through the gallery to reveal the best-paid managers in the world – based on annual wages, bonuses and sponsorship money.
If you're having trouble paying your Consumers Energy bill on time, the utility company has a special program that might offer some help. Consumers Energy is hosting a pair of Customer Assistance Day events this week, during which information on resources for struggling customers will be provided.
Start the conversation, or Read more at MLive.com.
MEREDOSIA, Ill. (WAND) - Morgan County investigators have named the man whose body was found Thursday in Meredosia.
County coroner Jeff Lair says 42-year-old Rushville man Robert Utter died. The body discovery happened before 8 a.m. and close to a school in the Meredosia-Chambersburg district.
Lair says the cause of death in the Utter case is unknown until autopsy results can be released.
A nearby school had to go on soft lockdown after the body was found. Students in kindergarten through high school attend classes in that building.
Illinois State Police are assisting in the investigation.
If you don’t have air conditioning and need to get out of the heat, especially during the day, area cooling centers have opened. Area cooling centers in Callaway County include Fulton City Hall and the Fulton Senior Center, Bank Star One in New Bloomfield and the New Bloomfield City hall and the Kingdom City City Hall. In Jefferson City, you can go to the Capital mall, the Clarke Senior Center on Linden Drive, the Missouri River Regional Library and the Salvation Army headquarters. For a full list of cooling centers in your area, you can go to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services web site.
Marco Mazzoni is a concept artist who has worked for companies like Wargaming and CCP.
And if that mech up top looks familiar, he was also involved in Battletech, which we featured in a showcase last week.
You can see more of Marco’s stuff at his personal site and ArtStation page.
To see the images in their native resolution, click on the “expand” button in the top-left corner.
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BRIEF-Icraft receives patent
* Says it received U.S. patent on Feb. 14, for implement for a genuine certification, a genuine certification system
Barcelona ace Jasper Cillessen has been linked with Liverpool
The 29-year-old has been heavily linked with a move to Liverpool.
But according to Spanish daily Mundo Deportivo, Roma are sniffing around.
It’s suggested the Serie A heavyweights are becoming increasingly wary that Alisson could be packing his bags.
Chelsea is reportedly his most likely destination with Thibaut Courtois tipped to join Real Madrid.
All hope isn’t lost for Liverpool, though
KINGSTON, Ont. — Police say a man officers found covered in blood and windshield washer fluid told a gas station attendant to call 911 before he began a violent outburst.
It’s alleged the man went to the Kingston, Ont., gas station around 3 a.m. on Tuesday, began kicking the door and told the attendant to call 911.
Police say he then allegedly started throwing jugs of washer fluid, smashing them off the store and ground.
Police say the man, covered in blood, sweat and washer fluid, was smashing another container when officers arrived.
They say he immediately put his hands behind his back and co-operated with police.
A 25-year-old Kingston man, who police believe was under the influence of crystal methamphetamine, is charged with mischief.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Pacific Andes Resources Development Ltd :
* UPDATES ON RESTRUCTURING INITIATIVES‍
* CO NOT ENTERED ANY BINDING AGREEMENT WITH ANY PARTY RELATING TO FINANCIAL RESTRUCTURING OF CO OR SUBSIDIARIES​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Product Spotlight:
2017 Malibu Stealth 14
By; CAM Staff
Malibu Kayaks has just updated their top-of-the-line model, the Stealth 14 for 2017. Features include the Gator Hatch, 3-Piece Center Bait Tank System and the revolutionary X Seat. Malibu has expanded on what was an already great self-draining and stable fishing platform.
Specifications:
Length: 14’4” Width: 33”
Depth: 12” Weight: 64 lbs.
Max capacity: 550 lbs. Seating : 1 or 2
Stop by Jack’s Kayaks to check one out. They are located at 1764 Missouri Ave. N. largo, FL. 33770.
When British Police get wind of Pieter Tritton's drug empire he is forced to go on the run, but he can't resist collecting one final shipment of cocaine.
Mumbai, 03 February 2018:Tellychakkar.com recently reported about Colors’ Sasural Simar Ka (Rashmi Sharma Telefilms) taking a leap.
The leap will be followed by Piyush going missing after falling off a cliff and Simar (Keerti Kelkar) becoming a victim of depression. Also, the six to seven month story jump will introduce Pari (Shweta Sinha) as in charge of the Bhardwaj house.
But, before this happens, the show will introduce a moment which the audience has been waiting for long. The Bhardwaj family will be seen performing a puja where Piyush will refer to Simar as ‘Maa’ for the first time and will finally acknowledge her.
What do you think of Sasural Simar Ka?
Stay tuned to this space for more updates.
Weather conditions will create a high risk for grass fires Monday afternoon, said Hood County Fire Marshal Ray Wilson.
Near-record warmth coupled with very low, 10 to 20 percent, humidity across most of North Texas is driving the increased risk, according to the National Weather Service.
Lack of rainfall over the past several weeks has dried potential grass fire fuels and west winds will increase to 10 to 15 miles per hour Monday afternoon, according to meteorologists.
Extreme care is urged during all outside activities where there is a potential for grass fires to get started. Avoid outside burning and welding. Do not toss lit cigarette butts outside.
Report wildfires to emergency services quickly.
President Trump officially quit the Paris Agreement on climate change and invoked American business interests as his main reason. But ExxonMobil urged the President to stay in the deal, as did nearly 1100 companies that signed onto a statement to the president.
So, for fact's sake, here's why corporate America isn't on board with the president's decision.
To get through the physicality of Memphis and the emotion in Oklahoma City, the Warriors looked like a team that had caffeine flowing through its veins for 30 hours and two impressive wins. But caffeine highs lead to eventual lows.
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Portland-area transportation planners are looking underground for a future big-ticket transit project: a potential subway under the downtown core and across the Willamette River. City transportation officials floated the idea Tuesday in a presentation to the Portland Planning and Sustainability Commission.
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Broadcasting from Lagasse’s Stadium inside the Palazzo, Dave Mahoney and Sylvia discussed the upcoming fights for Dave and Mahoney 2: The Downtown Boogaloo. We saw how talented we all are in the all new blooper reel and we went through our top 5 audio clips of the week in our Friday Five.
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It looks like The Great War between Matt Hardy and Bray Wyatt is over as Matt won The Ultimate Deletion on tonight's RAW. The match, taped a few weeks back at The Hardy Compound in Cameron, NC, closed this week's RAW as the main event.
The match featured appearances by Queen Rebecca (wife Reby Hardy), father-in-law Senor Benjamin, Skarsgard the dilapidated boat and Vanguard 1 the drone. Locations used on Matt's property were The Dilapidated City, The Land of Obsolete Men, The Dome of Deletion and The Lake of Reincarnation, where the match ended. WWE referee Shawn Bennett called the match.
The match also featured the TV return of Jeff Hardy, who has been out since September 2017 with injuries. Jeff made a brief appearance at the end as Matt was about to defeat Bray. He did not get physical.
Below are photos and videos from The Ultimate Deletion:
Yahoo Finance partnered with Autoblog to create a list of of the five best cars around $20,000 (plus one extra).
WVXU politics reporter Howard Wilkinson spoke with News Director Maryanne Zeleznik this morning about the upcoming U.S. Supreme Court case challenging Ohio's system of culling inactive voters from the voting rolls.
Homicide Unit detectives from the Prince George’s County Police Department are investigating a homicide in Suitland. The victim is 34-year-old Terria Petty of Terrace Drive in Suitland.
A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.
On December 31st, at about 5:25 am, the victim was found in 3500 block of Silver Park Drive outside in the rear of a building suffering from trauma to the upper body. She was pronounced dead on the scene.
Detectives are working to identify a motive and suspect(s) in this case.
Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the Homicide Unit at 301-772-4925. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), text “PGPD plus your message” to CRIMES (274637) on your cell phone or go to www.pgcrimesolvers.com and submit a tip online.
No increase in Upper Township’s municipal tax rate is possible this year. The Upper Township Gazette reports that a zero tax increase is possible if the Township Committee is able to cut some capital requests including vehicles and equipment. Each department was asked to cut its budget by one percent. Three jobs are being eliminated, one through an anticipated retirement.
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NEW: Missing Rhode Island Teen Breanna Policastro Found Safe
Missing Rhode Island teen Breanna Policastro has been found, according to her aunt and guardian, Bianca Policastro.
The teen had gone missing after running away on August 1; Bianca Policastro appeared on GoLocal LIVE on Wednesday, August 9 to make an appeal for her return.
VIDEO: See the interview HERE
Bianca Policastro posted the following on Monday afternoon:
Breanna has been found!!!!! Thank you to everyone who has assisted us in our search, offered prayers, advice, emotional support and words of encouragement.
This is the most awful experience I have ever been through in my life and we couldn't have gotten through it without all of you.
Bianca Policastro declined further comment when reached Monday night.
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Commuters heading home from Sydney CBD are facing a slow and crowded journey home on Thursday after a signal failure temporarily halted trains in and out of the city circle.
Commuters beginning to crowd a Central Station platform shortly after 4pm. Photo: Sahar Alouie/@sousou_33x
Major delays are currently affecting the T1, T2, T3 and T8 lines.
Frustrated commuters reported no trains were moving around the city circle around 4pm.
Discover the story of Machli, a legendary tigress that went down in history as one of the most well-known wild tigers in the world.
SHS We the People team heads to DC
SHERIDAN — Sheridan High School’s We the People team will travel to Washington, D.C., this week to compete in the national competition.
The competition, set for Friday through Monday will feature students from across the country seeking to prove they are experts on the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights.
The SHS team earned the right to compete as winners of the state competition in February. Jackson High School was awarded a wildcard berth to compete.
The event will take place at the National Conference Center in Fairfax, Virginia.
Tyson Emborg, SHS government teacher, leads the SHS team.
For more information about the We the People program, contact state coordinator Matt Strannigan at mstrannigan@hotmail.com.
Lowndes County joined the Georgia Department of Agriculture in its second annual Agriculture Awareness Week.
Community leaders and Agriculture enthusiasts gathered together today to hold a proclamation that honored and supported all who work in the state's number one industry.
Lowndes High School FFA Officer Cedric Montgomery says this week serves as a reminder of not only how important agriculture is, but where his love for it began.
"I grew up in a rural area, I grew up around horses and fruit trees and we grew our own vegetables and everything, so when I got to high school I joined the FFA chapter at Lowndes High and from there my love for agriculture has just grown," said Montgomery.
Agriculture Awareness Week will continue on until March 23 with different events to highlight the importance of the industry and how it affects the community.
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - Wisdomtree Investments Inc:
* WISDOMTREE ANNOUNCES FOURTH QUARTER 2017 RESULTS
* Q4 EARNINGS PER SHARE $0.00
* Q4 ADJUSTED EARNINGS PER SHARE $0.04
* WISDOMTREE INVESTMENTS - ‍U.S. LISTED ETF ASSETS UNDER MANAGEMENT WAS $46.8 BILLION AT DEC 31, 2017, UP 5.5% FROM SEPTEMBER 30, 2017​
* QTRLY TOTAL REVENUES $61.4 MILLION VERSUS $50.8 MILLION
* Q4 EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW $0.07, REVENUE VIEW $60.5 MILLION -- THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Submitted to our Flickr Pool by matthewsmithphoto, today's Photo of the Day features a new institutional landmark on Yonge Street in Downtown Toronto. This worm's-eye view of the Ryerson Student Learning Centre highlights design features of the Snøhetta and Zeidler Partnership Architects-designed building, most notably the iridescent blue textured aluminum soffit finish above the structure's main entrance. On the left of the image, the illuminated upper levels of Aura at College Park are also visible.
Ryerson Student Learning Centre, image by matthewsmithphoto via Flickr
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A Goodyear woman said she finally got a reimbursement check from Jeep for repairs to her headrest. (Tuesday, February 13, 2018)
“He has done a great deal of improvements in facilities, equipment and training … his group is the poster child for search and rescue groups in our state,” said Frank Colwell, one of the few people to nominate Bill Sinclair for The Madisonian’s volunteer spotlight.
Sinclair has been with the Ruby Valley Search and Rescue team for four years, growing the group from four to 30 members quickly. And he has high standards for his team of volunteers, which he believes have contributed to their success and growth.
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The Latest: Malaysia arrests woman in N. Korean killing
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) The Latest on the apparent assassination of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s half brother in Malaysia (all times local):
5:50 p.m.
Malaysian police say they have arrested a woman in connection with the death of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s half brother.
Wednesday’s statement says the woman was arrested at Kuala Lumpur International Airport. She was carrying Vietnamese travel documents.
Kim Jong Un’s half brother died Monday after suddenly falling ill at the airport. According to a Malaysian government official, Kim told medical workers before he died that he had been attacked with a chemical spray.
March 31 Jiangsu Nandasoft Technology Co Ltd -
* Wu qing an is being proposed for appointment as an executive director of company Source text (bit.ly/2nSNmqe) Further company coverage:
ORLANDO, Fla. - A hearing is held Tuesday in the murder case of Markeith Loyd, who is accused of shooting and killing his pregnant ex-girlfriend and an Orlando police officer.
Loyd is not at the status hearing, which is being held at the Orange County Courthouse.
Loyd faces first-degree murder charges in the deaths of Sade Dixon, who was slain in December 2016, and Orlando police Lt. Debra Clayton, who was fatally shot in January 2017 while she was trying to arrest him.
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YEREVAN, AUGUST 14, ARMENPRESS. President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan sent a condolence letter to the President of Egypt Abdel Fattah el-Sisi on August 14 on the occasion of the tragic accident nearby Alexandria, resulting in dozens of victims and injured.
As “Armenpress” was informed from the press service of the Armenian President’s Office, President Serzh Sargsyan expresses condolences and solidarity with Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, and the friendly people of Egypt, wishing the families if the victims fortitude and tenacity and speedy recovery to the injured.
× Political analyst Dave Lundy: “Barring some miracle, I suspect that Rauner is going to win fairly comfortably”
It’s an all-Illinois edition of Touché! Political analysts Chris Robling and Dave Lundy are back to debate the top political stories as we head into tomorrow’s Primary Election including the races for governor, attorney general and Cook County assessor.
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Feb 14 Tea Life Co Ltd:
* Says it to set up a unit planned with name of Tea Life Taiwan Co.,Ltd in April
* Says new unit to be capitalized at T$5 million
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Only three men in baseball history have saved more games than Francisco Rodriguez, so it stands to reason the reliever isn't too pleased with his recent demotion from the Tigers' closing job. He let his frustrations out Tuesday, telling the Detroit News he doesn't understand what the Tigers and manager Brad Ausmus are trying to do with him after elevating Justin Wilson to the closer's role last month.
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Donald Borderieux claimed the government owed him more than $25,000 from Social Security. But after his phone calls and written efforts to get his money back got him nowhere, he contacted NBC10 Responds. NBC10’s Harry Hairston has the Ridley Park man's story.
Larry Liebert, Bloomberg News national security editor, discuses crown prince Mohammed bin Salman’s first trip to the United States since becoming de-facto leader of Saudi Arabia and enacting widespread societal change intended to modernize the country. He speaks with Bloomberg’s Peter Barnes and Nathan Hager on Bloomberg Radio’s "Politics, Policy, Power and Law."
This is a Bloomberg podcast. To download, watch or listen to this report now, click on the thumbnail/player on the sidebar.
Winning numbers drawn in 'All or Nothing Day' game
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday afternoon's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "All or Nothing Day" game were:
01-02-04-05-06-07-11-17-18-20-23-24
(one, two, four, five, six, seven, eleven, seventeen, eighteen, twenty, twenty-three, twenty-four)
× Tricky Situation for Fire Crews Fighting Blaze in Schuylkill County
MAHANOY CITY — Firefighters in Schuylkill County had a hard time trying to put out a blaze in Mahanoy City.
A double block home along West Spruce Street sparked around 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
Crews were faced with a difficult situation as the roads and sidewalks were solid ice.
Fire crews tell Newswatch 16 both sides of the home are unlivable.
The fire is believed to be electrical but fire officials say they will continue to investigate that blaze in Schuylkill County.
April 24 (Reuters) - Pure Multi-Family REIT LP:
* PURE MULTI-FAMILY REIT LP ANNOUNCES RECEIPT OF NOTICE OF DISSIDENT NOMINEES AND PROVIDES UPDATE ON SALE PROCESS
* PURE MULTI-FAMILY REIT LP - AS PART OF SALE PROCESS, REIT HAS ENTERED INTO CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS WITH MULTIPLE INTERESTED PARTIES
* PURE MULTI-FAMILY REIT-K2 PRINCIPAL FUND WHICH OWNS ABOUT 0.71% OF CLASS A UNITS OF REIT, PUT FORWARD 7 DIRECTOR NOMINEES FOR ELECTION AT UPCOMING AGM Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Base One takes it back to the streets on this one, with fellow street ambassador, Small Doctor. The “Gbefun” video was partly shot in the heart of Computer Village in Ikeja, a major location in Lagos that represents the real people on the streets and the good work they stand for.
The energetic and hugely hilarious video is directed by Frizzle ”n” Bizzle Films, and it features cameo appearance by the producer, Phantom, as well as Que Peller, Airboy, Junior Boi, Chinko Ekun, Beezy, DJ Real, DJ Khoded, Mallow Reelz, amongst others.
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According to Zacks, "Middleburg Financial Corporation has three wholly owned subsidiaries, The Middleburg Bank, The Tredegar Trust Company and Gilkison Patterson Investment Advisors, Inc. The Middleburg Bank serves Loudoun County, Virginia with 5 branches. The Tredegar Trust Company is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia with a branch office in Middleburg, Virginia.
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The Sudden Impact Summer Basketball Clinic will be held from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. on July 10-14.
For more information, contact coach Steve Schuler at [email protected] or 203-641-3450.
Assembly by-election results 2018 LIVE: The voting was held on May 28.
Assembly by-election results 2018 LIVE: The result of by-elections held in Chengannur, Noorpur, Nagaland, Palus Kadegaon, Jokihat, Gomia, Silli, Ampati, Shahkot, Tharali, Maheshtala will be declared on May 31. The bye-elections in all these assembly constituencies were held on May 28. Some of these constituencies witnessed a low voter-turnout in the by-polls. These include Jokihat with 55 per cent voting, Gomia with 62 per cent voting, and Tharali with around 53 per cent voting. Constituencies that registered a voter turnout include Silli with 75 per cent voting and Shahkot with 70 per cent voting. During the election, reports of malfunctioning EVMs came from various constituencies.
Barry Geraghty is set for another lengthy injury lay-off after breaking his arm in a fall at Fairyhouse on Monday.
Geraghty, who only recently returned from lung and rib injuries which forced him to miss the Cheltenham Festival, was riding Minella Foru in the BoyleSports Irish Grand National.
The pair fell at the eighth, bringing down Arbre De Vie, and Geraghty could be seen holding his arm.
Barry Geraghty (right) is set for another lengthy injury lay-off after breaking his arm
He missed the winning ride on the Joseph O'Brien-trained Slowmotion in the following race and was taken to hospital for X-rays.
Turf Club medical officer Dr Adrian McGoldrick later confirmed Geraghty would have surgery on his fractured left humerus on Tuesday.
He said: 'It is the same injury he suffered last year (following a fall from Cernunnos at Market Rasen in July), but on the other side. He is looking at three months out and will have surgery tomorrow.'
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NEW YORK, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc on Monday said it has taken a 17.5 million share stake in Synchrony Financial and shed its investment in the financial services company's former parent, General Electric Co.
In a regulatory filing detailing its U.S.-listed stock holdings, Berkshire said it owned about $521 million of Synchrony shares as of June 30.
It also reported no holdings of GE, after having reported a roughly $315 million stake as of March 31.
Investors follow Berkshire's stock holdings closely to determine what has won or lost Buffett's favor. Smaller equity investments at Berkshire are normally made by Buffett's deputies Todd Combs and Ted Weschler. (Reporting by Jonathan Stempel in New York; Editing by Phil Berlowitz)
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RA President Armen Sarkissian received the teachers and students of the Rose and Alec Philipos Armenian School of the U.S. at the RA Presidential Palace of Yerevan, Armenia
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Saskatoon police are reminding motorists that U-Turns are illegal in school zones in the city.
Police say there has been an increase in violations and complaints about U-Turns. Most of the U-Turns are happening during elementary school dismissal times when traffic is heavy in the areas.
The Traffic Unit will be focusing on the issue during the coming week. The fine for a U-Turn in a school zone is $90.
Drivers must obey school zone traffic laws between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday to Friday between September and June.
Most of Asia, Africa, Europe and Australia was treated to a spectacular partial lunar eclipse. The phenomenon occurs when the moon moves through the outer part of the Earth's shadow, blocking part of the sunlight from reaching the moon and causing it to appear larger than normal.
A man frames with his hands the moon standing in a partial lunar eclipse on August 7, 2017 in Frankfurt am Main, western Germany. Frank Rumpenhorst / AFP - Getty Images
The partial eclipse lasted for one hour and 55 minutes.
A picture shows the moon during a partial lunar eclipse as seen from Kuwait City on August 7, 2017. Yasser Al-Zayyat / AFP - Getty Images
On Monday, August 21, 2017, all of North America will be treated to an eclipse of the sun. Anyone within the path of totality can see one of nature’s most awe inspiring sights - a total solar eclipse.
Month in Space Pictures: Tiny Moons and Jupiter's Great Red Spot
April 10 Orion Group Holdings Inc:
* Orion Group Holdings Inc announces acquisition of central texas concrete construction contractor
* Orion Group Holdings Inc - deal for $6 million in cash
* Orion Group Holdings Inc - deal for $6 million
* Orion Group Holdings Inc- believe TBC will be neutral to slightly accretive to 2017 earnings
* Orion Group Holdings - sellers have an opportunity to earn additional $2 million over three year period based on achievement of certain financial targets
* Orion Group Holdings Inc says acquisition of Tony Bagliore Concrete Inc
* Orion Group Holdings Inc- will rebrand TBC as TAS commercial concrete and operate under one common brand for commercial concrete segment Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The California congresswoman accuses the White House of lying about the president's tax returns being under audit in order to avoid tough questions about his financial entanglements.
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Tests found no chronic wasting disease in more than 11,000 deer shot by hunters in north-central, central and southeastern Minnesota this fall, and officials say it gives them confidence that the fatal brain disease has not spread beyond a small pocket in the southeast corner of the state.
The Department of Natural Resources ordered the precautionary testing in north-central and central Minnesota this fall after the disease was found in captive deer on farms in in Crow Wing and Meeker County.
The testing also found no spread of the disease beyond the state’s designated disease management zone near Preston in southeastern Minnesota, where CWD was already known to exist in wild deer. Tests from that zone found six confirmed and one suspected case, which is down from 11 last season.
Over the weekend, it was revealed that Tyler, the Creator is behind the theme song for Bill Nye the Science Guy’s new Netflix show. “Bill Nye Saves the World” is set to debut on April 21. Today, the opening credits sequence featuring Tyler’s theme song has been revealed. The music was also featured in a clip of a conversation between Nye and Tyler about the original “Bill Nye the Science Guy” theme song. “Yeah the first one is really sick,” Tyler said. “I love the fast pacedness of it. You take out that snare, it could be a house song.” Listen to the theme in its (brief) entirety, and find the show’s trailer below.
Bill! Bill! Bill! Bill! @TylerTheCreator drops the beat on our theme song. pic.twitter.com/jxw0WzFnEL — Bill Nye on Netflix (@BillNyeSaves) April 17, 2017
AAGA's golf tournament at the Jones Creek Golf Club has benefitted the Georgia Cancer Center since 2010; WFXG.
October is breast cancer awareness month and there is already a golf tournament dedicated to helping the cause.
The Jones Creek Golf Club is hosting the 'Tee Off Fore Tatas' fundraiser Friday morning.
It directly benefits the Georgia Cancer Center and it is looking like the largest yet.
Everyone will be swinging for both awareness and to further breast cancer research.
The tournament has raised more than $60,000 is the last seven years, and organizers from the Apartment Association of Greater Augusta are shooting for $10,000 this year.
In addition to a round of golf, there will be longest drive, closest to the pin, and best hole contests.
150 golfers across 29 teams are registered so far and there is always room for more.
Johnny-come-latelies are more than welcome, with registration starting at the Jones Creek Golf Club in Evans at 8am.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Police are working to find at least 3 suspects who broke into Centennial Middle School over 3 consecutive nights last week, officials said.
The suspects pried open and broke windows to get into the school on SE Brooklyn Street on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, February 8-10, Gresham police said.
Centennial School District has since hired a private security guard to patrol the middle school campus during the evening hours, according to police.
It’s unclear if anything was stolen during the break-ins.
The district is offering $500 for information leading to arrests of the 3 suspects.
Anyone with information on the case should call police at 503.618.2719.
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Bail was set at $250,000 for a Mason County homeowner who admitted to fatally shooting an intruder in the shower on his property. Belfair resident Bruce F. Fanning, 59, appeared Monday in Mason County Superior Court on one count of second-degree murder.
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The Rox lost 12-2 at Bismarck Monday night to open the 2-game series. The Larks scored 3 runs in the 1st inning, 3 in the 2nd and 3 in the 4th to put the game out of reach. St. Cloud got a solo home run from Landon Stephens and 1 hit and 1 RBI from Sean Ross. Will Warren was tagged for 11 hits and 9 earned runs in 3-plus innings for the Rox.
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An apartment fire in Barrie’s Allendale neighbourhood late Monday evening have left the residents of 25 units homeless. No injuries were reported.
Carmen is trying to book a fancy reservation for a very fancy person. Will they be able to accommodate her request?
So THAT’s J Niice... …is a common phrase you’ll hear once someone meets me for the first time. My voice has been heard on some of the country’s biggest Top 40 radio stations (Hot995 DC, 965 KissCleve...
The Japanese government is closely watching developments after the suspected killing of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's half-brother in Malaysia, analyzing the situation with information shared with China, Malaysia, South Korea and the United States.
"The government has a strong interest and is monitoring" events, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga told a press conference Wednesday. "We will make sure that we can respond to any kind of situation."
The South Korean government said it is certain that Kim Jong Nam was murdered in Malaysia. Malaysian police are analyzing footage from a security camera at Kuala Lumpur International Airport showing at least one of two women suspected of attacking Kim Jong Nam there on Monday morning.
The Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2018 was announced Saturday night. The inductees are Terrell Owens, Randy Moss, Ray Lewis, Brian Urlacher, Brian Dawkins, Bobby Beathard, Robert Brazile and Jerry Kramer.
Assuming the inductees stay off Twitter, where news of their induction was reported beforehand, they find out when Hall of Fame president David Baker knocks on their hotel door and tells them the news.
Watch the guys get emotional upon hearing the news.
.@PFHOFPrez makes the rounds to the doors of the new #PFHOF18 class members. This is how they learned they were officially elected to the Hall. pic.twitter.com/iSJQeHiLWv — Pro Football HOF (@ProFootballHOF) February 4, 2018
Awesome to see how much this means to them.
Here we go again in Camden County…the sheriff’s department, once again, turning to the public for information about those responsible for another rash of street signs being stolen or damaged. Lieutenant Arlyne Page says that the incidents are being reported county-wide with vandalism appearing to be the main motive…
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Page also says it is a serious problem delaying response times by putting emergency service providers at a disadvantage when trying to find some streets which may not be clearly marked in the first place. Anyone with information about someone damaging or stealing street signs should report that information to local law enforcement.
With football season upon us. Everybody in the city is excited to see what the Bengals will do. To help you get into the mood, check out the “Bengals Anthem” by Cincinnati’s own Mike Wade Feat Rdot Edot & JohnnyMuzik. Let us know if you like it!
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HE'S RIGHT THERE, PEOPLE! The Cast Of 'Avengers: Infinity War' Go On 'Kimmel' To Shit Talk Tom Holland
Robert Downey Jr., Zoe Saldana, Paul Bettany, Pom Klementieff and Tom Holland all seem like they get along... except for the fact that everyone agrees the kid who plays Spider-Man is a total troublemaker.
A look at the most colorful cities in the world, from Chile to South Africa. A view of Willemstad, Curacao above. Click on the link below to read about and see these colorful destinations.
AC Milan are pushing to sign Valencia strikerand today the club’s director of football Massimiliano Mirabelli has held a meeting with one of the intermediaries of the operation, Beppe Bozzo.Bozzo has confirmed that the former West Ham striker only wants a move to AC Milan adding that he has put talks with every other club on hold. The Italian wants a move back to Serie A and is open to join the rossoneri who, however, can’t place a € 20 million right now.The Serie A giants need to sell one of their strikers before signing the former West Ham man. Either Carlos Bacca, Andre Silva and Nikola Kalinic could leave the San Siro and AC Milan will manage to make a bid for Zaza as soon as they sell one of their outcasts.​Zaza has already agreed a four-year deal with AC Milan and is only waiting for the club to get the money to sign him.
PAUL MIRENGOFF: Harry Reid’s role in the Menendez scandal. “Earlier this week, former HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius testified in the corruption trial of former Senator Robert Menendez. According to Sebelius, she was pulled into an ‘unusual’ meeting regarding an $8.9 million billing dispute between Menendez’s friend and benefactor, Dr. Salomon Melgen, and Medicare. The meeting occurred in the office of Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, with Reid present.”
Arsenal are making a final attempt to keep Mesut Ozil at the club, according to the Daily Mirror.
The World Cup winner is out of contract at the end of the season and, like fellow star player Alexis Sanchez, looks set to quit the Gunners next summer.
But Arsene Wenger and the Emirates Stadium hierarchy are reportedly hoping a fresh round a negotiations could lead to a breakthrough in the Germany international’s contract standoff.
Ozil already has an offer of £275,000-a-week from the Gunners on the table, but has so far declined to put pen to paper.
With just three weeks left until the 29-year-old can sign a pre-contract agreement with any club outside England, Arsenal will reportedly pull out all the stops with the offer of a mega-deal in a last-ditch attempt to persuade him to stay.
The report claims Manchester United and Barcelona are both interested in signing Ozil on a free transfer at the end of the season.
Thrill-seeker busted in Brooklyn for climbing 200-foot antenna A Brooklyn thrill-seeker scaled a 200-foot-tall antenna — but chickened out when he heard sirens blaring and quickly retreated when cops showed up, sources said. And this wasn’t his first...
Bishop Ford's last football all-star wears a 'badge of honor' Wednesday night’s Boomer Esiason-run Empire Challenge, an annual all-star football game pitting the top prospects from New York City against their Long Island counterparts, is a high school swan song...
Longtime project manager and industry veteran Jay Moon has passed away, Gamasutra has learned.
Moon played critical roles in a wide variety of notable games that sprung up during the 1990s, acting as producer, project manager, music coordinator, and public relations on memorable games like Turok: Dinosaur Hunter, Batman Forever, and NBA Jam Tournament Edition through the years.
He is credited as a co-founder of the development studio Iguana Entertainment and contributed to titles like Aero the Acro-Bat, The Pirates of Dark Water, College Slam, and Iggy's Reckin' Balls in various positions at the studio.
Moon also served as a software development manager for Sunsoft of America, and helped to start publications like Electronic Gaming Monthly and GamePro magazine during his storied career.
Sudan's official news agency says archeologists have reopened burial chambers in an ancient pyramid north of the capital, Khartoum.
SUNA says Tuesday the chambers are located at a depth of 10 meters (about 33 feet) under a pyramid in the Meroe area. The UNESCO world heritage site is home to pyramids ranging from six meters (20 feet) to 30 meters (100 feet) tall.
It says archeologists from a Qatari mission discovered artifacts, including human and animal bones, inside the chambers.
The pyramids, with narrow bases and steep angles on the sides, were built by the ancient Nubian civilization between 720 and 300 B.C.
Qatar has pledged $135 million to renovate and support Sudan's antiquities.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed energy projects and the situation in Syria during a telephone call with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, the Kremlin said in a statement on Monday.
MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed energy projects and the situation in Syria during a telephone call with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, the Kremlin said in a statement on Monday.
The Kremlin said the conversation was about "joint projects in the oil and gas, electricity and transport sectors", while some issues on the international agenda were also discussed.
(Reporting by Polina Nikolskaya; Editing by Christian Lowe)
In his weekly City Hall Update, Quincy Mayor Thomas Koch responds to the guilty verdict in the federal fraud case against suspended Police Lt. Thomas Corliss, reflects on the recent Flag Day Parade and graduation ceremonies, and chats about the beginning of construction on the Hancock Adams Green in Quincy Center.
Anthem sues Cigna to block deal termination
Feb 15 Anthem Inc said on Wednesday it has filed a lawsuit seeking a temporary restraining order to enjoin Cigna Corp from terminating its $54 billion deal.
April 28 Suzhou Dongshan Precision Manufacturing Co Ltd:
* Sees net profit for H1 2017 could fall up to 20 percent, or to be 121.0 million yuan to 151.2 million yuan, compared to net profit of the same period in 2016 (151.2 million yuan)
* Comments that seasonal impacting and recording of interest on debt financing are the main reasons for the forecast
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Gates: Thursday, April 13, 2017 at age 88. Predeceased by husband, Richard; parents, Gustav and Bernice Glitzer; brothers, Paul, Carl and Harold Glitzer. Survived by children, Sandra Kern, Richard II (Virginia), Ronald (Darlene) and Randall (Tina); 9 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Rose Amorosa; several nieces and nephews. The family would like to send a special thank you to the staff at Edna Tina Wilson Living Center for their wonderful care.
Friends may call at the Leo M. Bean and Sons Funeral Home, Saturday April 22nd, 11-1. Private Service and Interment White Haven Memorial Park at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association
Kochi: In continuing anti-smuggling operations, Air Intelligence officials of the Customs at the International airport here today seized over 1.5 kg of gold valued at Rs 47.35 lakh in two separate cases.
In the first case, 20 gold bars cut pieces totally weighing 756 grams valued at Rs 23.66 lakh were found concealed inside two hand mixers brought in the check-in baggage by a native of Kozhikode, who arrived from Jeddah, Customs Commissioner Sumit Kumar said.
In the second incident, 16 gold bars cut pieces totally weighing 757 grams valued at Rs 23.69 lakh were found concealed inside hand mixers kept in the check-in baggage of a passenger, who arrived from Abu Dhabi by a private airliner.
Both the passengers were arrested, he said.
A Valentine’s gift for Chicago Cubs fans. The Chicago Cub World Series Trophy will be on display this afternoon at the Chicago Auto Show. The first 500 visitors will receive a wristband to ensure a chance to see the trophy. Additional fans will be allowed if time permits according to the Trophy Tour website.
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April 24 (Reuters) - Timberland Bancorp Inc:
* TIMBERLAND BANCORP EARNINGS PER SHARE INCREASES 36% TO $0.57 FOR SECOND FISCAL QUARTER OF 2018
* Q2 EARNINGS PER SHARE $0.57
* NET INTEREST INCOME FOR CURRENT QUARTER INCREASED 14% TO $9.62 MILLION FROM $8.45 MILLION FOR COMPARABLE QUARTER
* Q2 OPERATING REVENUE ROSE 12 PERCENT TO $12.69 MILLION
* BOARD DECLARED SPECIAL ONE-TIME DIVIDEND OF $0.10 PER COMMON SHARE PAYABLE ON MAY 25, 2018 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Maybe it was the cold Pacific Northwest air, the famed marine layer near Puget Sound that hitters dread this time of year. Maybe it was bound to happen sooner or later.
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The Police in Thohoyandou have embarked on a massive search for Mathye Mulisa (21) who went missing on the 04 August 2017 from Muledane Block N village. It is alleged that the victim left his home without telling anyone where he was going and he never returned.
He is light in complexion, medium in size with short hair. He was wearing green trousers with a black and grey jacket.
Anyone who has information about his whereabouts, may contact the nearest Police Station, Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or the Crime Line sms 32211.
She beat Beyonce in the top three categories with her comeback album "25," and repeated her accomplishments from 2012, when the British star also won album, song and record of the year at the Grammys.
And Bruno Mars, clad in purple, electrified the crowd at the Staples Center in Los Angeles with his tribute to late singer Prince.
In the hours after a car plowed into a group of anti-racist counter-protesters on Saturday, Trump addressed the violence in broad strokes, saying that he condemns "in the strongest possible terms this egregious display of hatred, bigotry and violence on many sides, on many sides."
ATLANTA, Ga (AP) — The Georgia brewery bill has turned into the booze bill.
Lawmakers combined legislation that allows breweries to sell directly to the customer with another proposal that would permit distilleries to do the same thing.
The bill cleared the House Regulated Industries Committee Tuesday and heads to the floor for a likely vote. It has strong support from many influential lawmakers.
The proposal would negate a prohibition era law that required distillers and brewers to use a distributer to get the product to the consumer. Visitors to distilleries or breweries would be able to enjoy a few drinks onsite and purchase up to a case of beer or three 750 ml bottles of liquor to take home if approved.
Proponents say the change would be a boon to small business.
Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says he is encouraged by the improvement of relations between the two Koreas, but the U.N.'s objective is the peaceful denuclearization of the Korean peninsula.
The U.N. chief told reporters Friday that he was "especially encouraged" by the re-establishment of a military hotline between North Korea and South Korea "to avoid situations that get out of control."
But Guterres stressed that such steps are "just part of the problem."
As for denuclearization, he said that "it is absolutely essential that serious discussions take place among the key actors in this process, and the U.N. will do everything possible to encourage them in that regard."
Guterres added: "We believe that the unity of the Security Council is creating the conditions for that to be achieved in diplomatic engagement."
Pharma jackass wants to buy the internet's 'cesspool' The notorious message board 4chan — once dubbed the “cesspool” of the internet — is in financial trouble, according to its owner. In a post on Sunday titled “Winter is...
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“The FBI and the Department of Homeland Security in May warned that white supremacist groups had already carried out more attacks than any other domestic extremist group over the past 16 years and were likely to carry out more attacks over the next year,” according to an intelligence bulletin obtained by Foreign Policy.
“Even as President Trump continues to resist calling out white supremacists for violence, federal law enforcement has made clear that it sees these types of domestic extremists as a severe threat.”
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Police in the Toronto area say three unidentified men wanted in connection with a "vicious assault" on a 29-year-old autistic man may be from British Columbia.
Peel regional police say since releasing video showing the assault, investigators have received numerous tips that have led them to ask for help in B.C., particularly the Lower Mainland.
Officials say they have "credible information" that the people allegedly responsible for the attack at a bus terminal recently travelled to the Toronto area.
Video of the attack, which was made public last week, shows the autistic man sitting at the bottom of a bus terminal stairwell in Mississauga, Ont.
Three men are seen approaching the man before they begin punching and kicking him.
Police spokesman Const. Harinder Sohi says the victim was treated in hospital after the attack Tuesday for a broken nose and cuts to his face and released the same day.
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Spurs' teenage goal machine Reo Griffiths is a target for RB Leipzig.
The exciting 17-year-old scoring four goals and provided three assists as Tottenham demolished Arsenal 9-0 in the U18 Premier League on Tuesday.
The magnificent performance enhanced the already-towering reputation surrounding the youngster who has netted an impressive 33 goals for the club in domestic competitions this season.
Before this week’s display Griffiths had bagged seven braces and two hat-tricks across all competitions this season.
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Spurs are trying to hold on to him but he has it is understood he has yet to commit his long-term future to the club and could walk away this summer.
RB Leipzig are among a string of clubs interested with Tottenham’s former head of recruitment Paul Mitchell in a similar role with the Bundesliga club.
Rome, July 4 - Interior Minister Matteo Salvini on Wednesday signed a decree starting testing of Tasers by the police in 11 cities across Italy. The electrical stun guns will be tested in Milan, Naples, Turin, Bologna, Florence, Palermo, Catania, Padua, Caserta, Reggio Emilia and Brindisi. "It is a non-lethal weapon of dissuasion and its use is an important deterrent especially for security operators who patrol the streets and who may find themselves in borderline situations," Salvini said.
A man has died after being dragged five metres by his car, before it crashed down an embankment in central Queensland.
Just after 9pm on Saturday, the man suffered serious injuries after being dragged along Rubyvale-Saphire Road at The Gemfields.
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The 79-year-old man was taken to Emerald Hospital for treatment, before being flown to Townsville Hospital, where he died on Sunday.
Police said investigators were looking into whether the victim hit the accelerator by accident as he was getting out of his car.
Forensic Crash Unit was investigating and a report will be prepared for the Coroner.
KSFR General Manager Tazbah McCullah interviews the Native musician who will play a benefit concert for Santa Fe Public Radio on September 9th at the Santa Fe Botanical Garden.
About two years ago, Ms Sydney Wiseman had a challenging assignment for an engineer at her family's toy company. Could he design a small robotic toy that resembled a pygmy marmoset, a tiny Amazonian monkey that Ms Wiseman had been obsessed with since she was a child growing up in Montreal? Sure, the engineer told her. Thus was born the Fingerling, a 12.7cm monkey that grips your finger with its legs and arms, as it babbles, blows kisses and blinks its eyes. Created by the Canadian company WowWee, the Fingerling has been picked as one of this year's hot toys for the holidays.
Stunning views, Classic & Elegant, All brick custom built colonial is situated on 7.9 private and level acres of property like a park. The soaring ceiling and spacious marble granite fire place with marble floor sunroom & formal dining room. On the upstairs has the master bedroom with fireplace and big study room and more bedrooms and bathrooms. The huge lower level is for entertaining room with fireplace, built in wet bar, and stainless glass ceiling. And it has private staircase to garage. It has 3 fire places & tennis court, central vacuum, central AC, automatic cleaning & generator. It can be divided for in-law house. The third US LEGOLAND Park will open in 2020 within 2 miles from home. 50min drive to George Washington Bridge and close to school & village. Don't miss out this amazing home!
How good is the fishing on Chickamauga Lake right now? Ask Bassmaster Elite Series pro Brandon Coulter, who lives in Knoxville, Tenn., which is about an hour away from the northern end of the 38,000-acre Tennessee River impoundment. Coulter was only minutes removed from missing the cut in an Elite Series event at Toledo Bend earlier this month when he fired off a quick note to Chris Bowes, tournament director for the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Open Series.
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Police say they charged a 32-year-old man with an open count of murder for shooting and killing his girlfriend in northeast Albuquerque Sunday. Officers arrested Scott Wade Bachicha for the shooting death of Mindy Stuart.
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ATLANTA (AP)  A basketball player who just finished his rookie season with the Atlanta Hawks has been arrested on a drunken driving charge in Oregon.
Eugene police spokeswoman Melinda McLaughlin tells news outlets an officer pulled over 22-year-old Tyler Dorsey for driving without lights early Saturday. The officer spotted an open container of alcohol on the floor of the passenger's side.
He was charged with driving under the influence of intoxicants, driving without lights and having an open alcoholic beverage container and was released after posting $590 bail. It's unclear whether he has a lawyer.
Dorsey was drafted by the Hawks last April, following his sophomore year at the University of Oregon.
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Wisconsin born PHOX returns to the Pabst Theater for a show you can not miss! From much hyped performances at SXSW and summer music festivals in 2014, Phox released their debut album with more attention than they ever imagined they would receive. Extensive touring on that first album spanned the globe and lasted well over a year. The band ended 2015 with a much needed break. In October 2016, PHOX announced an indefinite hiatus will follow their short winter tour. Don’t miss this chance to see PHOX!
The Kansas Department of Education will use a $27 million federal grant to support literacy programs in the state’s schools.
The three-year grant from the U.S. Department of Education is one of the largest grants ever received by the agency. The Wichita Eagle reports it will fund the Kansas Striving Readers Comprehensive Literacy Initiative.
It will support literacy programs for students from birth through 12th grade, focusing on English learners and students with disabilities.
Districts serving at least 5,000 students may apply individually. Districts serving fewer than 5,000 students may apply as part of a consortium.
Eight districts or consortia will be chosen to receive about $1 million a year for three years.
The grant also will pay for a program consultant, an administrative assistant and an evaluation team.
Researcher Tiina Jaaskelainen points out a possible sighting of wildlife aboard the Finnish icebreaker MSV Nordica as it traverses the Northwest Passage through the Canadian Arctic Archipelago, Saturday, July 22, 2017. As the icebreaker entered Victoria Strait, deep inside the Northwest Passage, those onboard looked for a shadow moving in the distance or a flash of pale yellow in the expanse of white that would signal the presence of the world's largest land predator. David Goldman AP Photo
Four inmates were found dead in a dorm at Kirkland Correctional Institution. The inmates are, from left: John Tely King, 52, of Greenville; Jason Howard Kelley, 35, of Gaffney; Jimmy Ham, 56, of Hartsville; and William Bradley Scruggs, 44, of Anderson.
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Collin Fletcher , 52, pleaded guilty in federal court to one count of conspiracy to distribute, and to possess with intent to distribute MDA and MDMA , both commonly known as "ecstasy" According to court documents and statements made in court, Fletcher conspired with others to sell ecstasy to customers in Connecticut, New York and elsewhere. On Oct. 27, 2016, and again on Nov. 1, 2016, investigators made two controlled purchases of ecstasy from Fletcher.
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Transfer news: Renato Sanches thought he was joining Man Utd or Chelsea from Bayern Munich
Sanches was linked with loan moves to Manchester United and Chelsea in the summer having fallen down the pecking order at Bayern Munich.
However, Swansea pulled off a significant coup by beating their Premier League rivals to secure the signature of the Portugal international.
Just two years ago Sanches was being tipped to become one of the world’s best midfielders but the 20-year-old has struggled at the Liberty Stadium and may even leave before the end of the season.
And Clement, who was the man in charge of Swansea before his sacking in December, has claimed Sanches thought he was joining Manchester United or PSG instead.
He told the Times: "He wasn't so keen [on coming to Swansea] initially.
India beat Australia by eight wickets and clinched the 2018 ICC U-19 World Cup title at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui in New Zealand on Saturday. With this victory, India created history as they become the first to win four ICC Under-19 World Cup titles. As India gained victory, the nation celebrated the win with much excitement and fervor. Meanwhile the BCCI has announced prize money for victorious India U-19 team. Head Coach of the team Rahul Dravid will get Rs. 50 lakh, while, the members of India U19 team will get Rs. 30 lakh each. The support staff will receive Rs 20 lakh each.
HOUSTON (AP) — Carlos Correa homered, doubled and drove in four runs, Jose Altuve got two more hits and the Houston Astros hammered the Boston Red Sox 8-2 Friday to take a commanding 2-0 lead in the AL Division Series.
George Springer also homered to help Dallas Keuchel coast in Houston’s second straight romp by the exact same score.
The Astros will go for a sweep in the best-of-five matchup Sunday at Fenway Park.
A day after Altuve hit three home runs in the playoff opener, he got things going with a two-out single in the first inning off Drew Pomeranz. Correa, who went 0 for 4 on Thursday, made it 2-0 when he launched a towering shot onto the train tracks atop left field.
Keuchel pitched into the sixth, allowing one run and three hits while striking out seven.
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Ahead of the January 14 kick-off, the League Management Company (LMC), organizers of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), have released photos of the official ball for the 2016/2017 season via their official Twitter page.
The white ball has all sponsors of the NPFL and the LMC inscribed on it.
Champions Enugu Rangers will begin their title defence at home against Abia Warriors.
The biggest clash for Match Day 1 is the clash between Enyimba International FC and Sunshine Stars of Akure.
Match Day One Fixtures
Enyimba FC Vs Sunshine Stars
Kano Pillars Vs FC Ifeanyi Ubah
Enugu Rangers Vs Abia Warriors
MFM FC Vs Niger Tornadoes
Shooting Stars Vs Lobi Stars
ABS FC Vs Akwa United
Remo Stars Vs Plateau United
Katsina United Vs Gombe United
Rivers United Vs Elkanemi Warriors
Wikki Tourists Vs Nasarawa United.
In a new initiative, Athenians fed up with the proliferation of potholes and dysfunctional traffic lights in the capital have teamed up with insurance company Hellas Direct.
The project was launched by Marilora Kampani, who said her attempts to report a broken traffic light failed to elicit action. “We recorded all the damage and accidents on the roads and decided to cooperate with the people who sent us their proposals and with local and regional authorities to tackle some of the problems,” Kampani told Kathimerini.
A member of Attica’s regional authority said officials welcomed the initiative. “We responded to the invitation to cooperate and launched studies to correct problems on the roads,” the official said.
× Jolly Pumpkin opening Grand Rapids location Thursday
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – A popular Traverse City restaurant and brewery is opening a location in Grand Rapids this week.
The Jolly Pumpkin Pizzeria and Brewery opens to the public Thursday at 428 Bridge Street NW.
Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales hosted a media preview Monday. The Grand Rapids restaurant will be the company’s sixth Michigan location.
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Feb 14 Grammer Ag
* Confirms market rumors that it is in advanced discussions to form strategic partnership with ningbo jifeng auto parts co ltd
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The Daniels Fund awarded $719,000 in scholarships to colleges and universities in Colorado, including the University of Northern Colorado, as part of its Boundless Opportunity scholarship program, the fund announced in a news release.
The scholarships are meant to benefit non-traditional students. At UNC, the scholarships will go to GED students, students who grew up in foster care and veterans entering college.
The Daniels Fund is a private charitable organization that benefits causes in Colorado, Wyoming, Utah and New Mexico.
— Tommy Wood covers education and Evans city government for The Tribune. You can reach him at (970) 392-4470, twood@greeleytribune.com or on Twitter @woodstein72.
Janice Howell, of New Bremen, gives her dog Mimi some homemade ice cream at the Buckeye Farm Antiques, Inc. Twenty-Ninth Annual Show held at the Shelby County Fair Grounds Saturday, May 26.
Hailey Schmerge, 3, of Botkins, daughter of Matt and Kate Schmerge, tries her hand at an old John Deere tractor on display at the Buckeye Farm Antiques, Inc. Twenty-Ninth Annual Show held at the Shelby County Fair Grounds Saturday, May 26.
Don Keihl, of Versailles, rides his converted 110 John Deere around the Buckeye Farm Antiques, Inc. Twenty-Ninth Annual Show held at the Shelby County Fair Grounds Saturday, May 26.
Despite conflict-of-interest claims, ethics commissioner not examining Morneau over tax reforms
While the heated debate over the government’s proposed tax changes carries on in Parliament, the ethics watchdog is keeping its distance — at least for now — from allegations by Conservative MPs that Finance Minister Bill Morneau is putting himself in a conflict of interest.
The Morneau family business, Morneau Shepell, is one of the major pension management firms in the country. The opposition has been increasingly citing it as an attack line in the tax debate, claiming it will ultimately benefit from the proposed reforms on tax planning through private corporations.
Distance of 8.7 km was covered by ambulance within 11 minutes, a police official said. (Representational)
A 15-year-old girl patient got a new lease of life after she received a heart transplant thanks to a green corridor provided by the Hyderabad Traffic Police on Wednesday.
The heart, harvested from a 21-year-old brain dead man, was transported from Apollo Hospital in Jubilee Hills to Global Hospital in Lakdi-Ka-Pool a Hyderabad suburb, a police release said.
The total distance of 8.7 km was covered by the ambulance within 11 minutes i.e., from 10.52 am to 11.03 am, a police official said.
The heart was transplanted successfully, the release said.
"It was peak hour. We gave green channel and the road was completely kept clear... "Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic) L S Chauhan said.
The girl is from Adilabad district.
Seventy-five years ago, a hypothetical Honor Flight veteran of today might have lived his life in the manner described in this account of the Fort McClellan wartime routine. Seventy-five years ago, a hypothetical Honor Flight veteran of today might have lived his life in the manner described in this account of the Fort McClellan wartime routine.
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WASHINGTON—The Environmental Protection Agency plans to restrict research used in developing regulations, the agency said Tuesday, a change that could affect rules governing everything from household products to power-plant emissions.
The proposal follows years of complaints by conservatives that regulations such as emissions restrictions under the Obama administration sometimes went beyond what science could prove. The new proposal would exclude the many research studies that don’t make their raw data public and limit the...
Feb 14 Bank Handlowy:
* Q4 prelim. consolidated net profit 130.3 million zlotys ($32.11 million), up 10.2 percent year on year
* FY 2016 prelim. net profit 601.6 million zlotys, 4 percent down year on year
* FY prelim. net interest income 1.00 billion zlotys versus 976.6 million zlotys year ago
* FY prelim. net fee and commission income 561.2 million zlotys, down 11.1 percent year on year
* In 2016 Bank Handlowy paid 69.3 million zlotys of bank tax Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 4.0580 zlotys) (Gdynia Newsroom)
Bird strike in engine damages Blue Angels jet at air show
VERO BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A bird strike caused $1 million damage to the engine of a Blue Angels jet at an air show in Florida.
Vero Beach Air Show spokeswoman Catherine Caddell tells TCPalm.com that the team's No. 5 jet made a safe but early landing after Saturday's bird strike.
The Navy then brought in another FA-18 plane and put a number "5'' on it so viewers could see a complete show on Sunday. The six blue and yellow planes then soared over Vero Beach, performing acrobatic skills for the crowd below.
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A group of 34 road scholars from across the United States made Mobridge one of their stops during an 18-day trip, “Following in the Footsteps of Lewis and Clark: Missouri to Oregon.” The onboard study leader, Norman Anderson from Great Falls, MT, is a former history teacher and does commentary and presentations on the bus throughout the trip. The group stops at many significant Lewis and Clark sites along the way to the final destination of Fort Clatsop, OR. Participants then fly home from Portland, OR the next day.
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb is unveiling a jobs program that will pay tuition for workers who get trained in high-demand fields.
The “Next Level Jobs” initiate sets aside about $24 million over the next two years to help grow the number of welders, machinists, medical assistants and information technology specialists, among others.
Roughly $14 million will go toward covering tuition costs at Ivy Tech Community College and Vincennes University.
Another $10 million can be used to reimburse companies that train new hires to do similar high-demand jobs. Each employer could collect up to $2,500 per worker.
It isn’t clear how many people could be covered by the amount of money set aside for the effort.
Holcomb rolled out the program during a Monday news conference in Brazil, near Terre Haute.
24-Hour News 8’s Eric Feldman will have a full report at 5 and 6 p.m. on WISH-TV.
WELLFLEET, Mass. (AP) — Animal welfare activists began the new year in Massachusetts rescuing 10 dolphins stranded in Wellfleet Harbor.
International Fund for Animal Welfare spokeswoman Kerry Branon told The Boston Globe that the nonprofit group began receiving calls Sunday morning about three dolphins swimming in the harbor.
By the time rescue crews arrived, the number of dolphins was up to 10.
At first, they tried to coax the dolphins into open water using two boats.
When the tide went out, the rescuers had to adopt more aggressive techniques.
They used stretchers to move the animals one by one to transport trucks and released them in nearby Truro where the group hoped favorable winds and tides would help the animals make it out to sea.
Dozens of staff and volunteers participated in the rescue.
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PELHAM, N.H. (CBS) – Freckles the dog is back home safe after a harrowing night in the cold.
Pelham, New Hampshire police said in a Facebook post Monday that they received a call shortly after 1 a.m. about a missing dog.
A driver spotted Freckles on the Willow Street Bridge, but he ran into the woods when officers approached. As the dog tried to evade police, it fell through the ice on Beaver Brook but still managed to get away.
“At this point we became seriously concerned for the dog’s life due to the frigid temperatures,” police said.
A thermal imaging camera eventually located the dog on the tip of an island on Beaver Brook. Officer Bruce Vieira managed to cross the ice and grab hold of Freckles in the thick brush.
Police said the ice began to crack as Vieira made his way back, but both dog and officer returned safe.
“Freckles was wet, cold and tired, but overall appeared OK,” police said. “After a two hour endeavor he was happily reunited with his owners.”
Tourists visiting the Hollywood Bowl Overlook see the Hollywood sign reading "Hollywoed" before repair crews completed their work to return the sign to its normal state, after vandals converted it to read "Hollyweed," January 1, 2017 in Hollywood, California. Police said unidentified thrill-seekers had climbed up and arranged tarps over the two letter "O's" to make them look like "E's," CBS affiliate KCAL reported.
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As the xx are nearing the Jan. 13 release date of their anticipated third album, I See You, the trio has shared another tune from the batch. They dropped “Say Something Loving” early Monday morning.
In keeping with previous work, the song explores the tether between two lovers. Here, singers Romy Croft and Oliver Sim beg each other to — yes — “say something loving,” so a relationship that’s teetering on dissolving might find a way to right course.
The band teased the sunny, piano-and-synth-drive tune this weekend on Twitter when they posted a clip of the group singing it during a recent karaoke-session in Tokyo, Japan.
Listen to “Say Something Loving” below. I See You is currently available for pre-order. They have previously shared lead single “On Hold” off the set.
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Monsignor Hilarion Capucci, who was an archbishop in Jerusalem when Israel convicted him in 1976 of using his diplomatic…
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — An Afghan council of 100 prominent clerics has condemned the militant attacks that have killed scores across the country this month.
Qyamuddin Kashaf, chief of the clerical council, told the clerical gathering held on Tuesday in Kabul that suicide attacks target only the innocent.
He said suicide bombings are against Islam and against humanity. After the conference, the clerics lined up to donate blood to the hundreds of injured in Kabul hospitals.
But the clerics refused to discuss the Taliban and the rival Islamic State extremist group and would not comment on President Donald Trump's statement in which he ruled out peace talks with the Taliban.
Trump on Monday railed against "atrocities" in Afghanistan and the United States would not engage in any future talks with the Taliban.
BREAKING: A massive storm front is sweeping towards the Sunshine Coast with warnings it could produce heavy rain causing flash flooding.
The storm is expected to impact areas near Kilcoy and Toogoolawah about 8.55pm.
The front is moving north-east and a severe thunderstorm warning issued by the Bureau of Meteorology includes a small section of the Sunshine Coast area.
Another warning is due to be issued within the next 45 minutes.
The Bureau of Meteorology's radar is showing that moderate rainfall hitting parts of the Sunshine Coast hinterland, including Maleny and Beerwah.
Mary Elizabeth Pierce Foley, 88, of Warren, PA, died Sunday, April 16, 2017, at the Rouse Home. Mary was born October 3, 1928, in Warren, PA.
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Myleene Klass flaunts MAJOR cleavage as she spills out of sequin bikini
The 38-year-old put on a very busty display as she squeezed her best assets into a silver sequin bikini as she celebrated the New Year.
Her generous cleavage looked as though it could barely be contained in the low-cut number as she almost spilled out of the halter-neck style top.
Myleene flaunted her toned stomach as she knelt on the beach for the sultry snap after enjoying a dip in the sea.
She teamed her sparkly bikini with a gold body chain and chunky gold watch while her brunette locks were slicked back.
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RICHMOND, Va. – Police are conducting a death investigation after a decomposed body was found inside a South Richmond home, according to Crime Insider sources.
The police activity surrounds the home in the 2400 block of Wright Avenue, near Jefferson Davis Highway.
CBS 6 reporter Jon Burkett, who is on scene, says investigators have been going in and out of the home.
Crime Insider sources say the person inside the home has been dead for “awhile.”
Police have not released any details about the investigation at this time.
Several members of Richmond’s Major Crimes Unit and the Crime Scene Mobile Lab are on scene, according to Burkett.
Stay with CBS 6 for the latest on this developing story.
The owner of a brand new jeep was left red-faced at the weekend after finding sizeable damage had been committed to his vehicle at one of Co Longford's most popular tourist locations.
It's believed the owner of a black coloured 171 Toyota Landcruiser was returning from a walk at Barley Harbour on Sunday when finding a number of scrape marks along the passenger side of the vehicle.
Gardaí have confirmed they are investigating a suspected case of criminal damage arising from the incident and have appealed for information.
Anyone who may have seen anything untoward in or around the Barley Harbour area of Newtowncashel between the hours of 1pm and 5:30pm are asked to contact Longford Garda Station at (043) 3350570.
The World Bank president said that the topics under discussion during the WGS, particularly those dealing with health and education sectors, are important. He indicated that the World Bank, in its capacity as a key partner of the WGS, is constantly coordinating with its president regarding certain arrangements to implement health and educational projects in the region and beyond.
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CAIRO, April 3 Egypt's foreign reserves rose to $28.5 billion by the end of March, the highest level since March 2011, a cabinet statement and the central bank said on Monday.
The cabinet statement also said Egypt had attracted $17 billion of foreign currency inflows since the flotation of the pound in November. The Central Bank allocated $23 billion to finance foreign trade in the same period, the statement added.
The country had roughly $36 billion in reserves before an uprising in 2011 ushered in a period of political turmoil, scaring away tourists and foreign investors, key sources of hard currency.
The central bank floated the Egyptian pound in November as part of an economic reform programme. The move helped Egypt clinch a $12 billion, three-year loan from the International Monetary Fund. (Reporting by Dominic Evans; Editing by Eric Knecht)
On the markets at 9:50 a.m. (ET):
In Toronto, the S&P/TSX composite index was up 8.36 points to 15,560.42.
The Dow Jones industrial average was up 71.39 points to 24,520.08.
The Standard & Poor’s 500 index was up 6.98 points to 2,677.27.
The Nasdaq composite index was up 22.84 points to 7,151.44.
The Canadian dollar was trading at 77.95 cents US, up from Monday’s average value of 77.92 cents US.
Fleury saved 45 of 46 shots during Friday's 2-1 win over Dallas.
The Stars entered as heavy favorites and peppered Fleury, but the veteran stood his ground and turned in a monster fantasy showing. Fleury is coming off a disappointing 2016-17 campaign (.909 save percentage and 3.02 GAA), and he's also slotted himself in as the face of the expansion Golden Knights franchise, so it will be interesting to see how the season plays out. However, he is going to be see the bulk of starts for Vegas, and if fantasy owners are selective with his matchups, there is potential for him to be a serviceable fantasy asset. Friday's dominant showing definitely serves as a case in point.
FEBRUARY 13: Backhoes load boulders into dump trucks as emergency personnel work to fix the damage below the emergency spillway at Oroville Lake on February 13, 2017 in Oroville, California. Almost 200,000 people were ordered to evacuate the northern California town after a hole in the emergency spillway in the Oroville Dam threatened to flood the surrounding area.
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PENSACOLA, Fla. — Authorities say a Florida couple left a boy alone in a trailer for about two months.
The Pensacola News Journal reports that 34-year-old Jennifer Nichols and 32-year-old Joshua Sanders were arrested Nov. 30 and charged with child neglect. Officials didn’t say how old the boy was or how he was related to Nichols or Sanders.
A woman told Escambia County deputies she began renting the trailer to the couple at the beginning of September. She eventually realized that the child was living there alone, though the couple would occasionally bring him food and money. The woman told investigators when she contacted the couple, Sanders told her it was not her problem as long as he paid the rent.
Nichols and Sanders remained jailed Monday. Jail records didn’t list an attorney.
A computerised greenhouse is protecting his produce against extreme weather patterns and enabling him to annually harvest about 30 tonnes of tomatoes and 19 tonnes of bell pepper on an 800 square metre plot of land. The Rulindo District-based farmer and father of six, told The New Times that the technology enables him to harvest quality produce and ensure a sustainable out put.
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“Reading what you hate helps you refine what it is you value, whether it’s a style, a story line or an argument. Because books are long-form, they require more of the writer and the reader than a talk show or Facebook link. You can finish watching a movie in two hours and forget about it; not so a novel. Sticking it out for 300 pages means immersing yourself in another person’s world and discovering how it feels. That’s part of what makes books you despise so hard to dismiss. Rather than toss the book aside, turn to the next page and wrestle with its ideas. What about them makes you so uncomfortable?”
PanARMENIAN.Net - The all-round final of the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships took place in Montreal, Canada on Thursday, October 5.
The representative of Armenia, Artur Davtyan, scored 83,332 points to take the 13th spot. Compared to his preliminary result, Davtyan managed to improve his performance, Armenia's National Olympic Committee reports.
China's Xiao Ruoteng won gold in the men's all-around final after Russian David Belyavskiy fell on the high bar to miss out on top spot.
Harutyun Merdinyan's final performance is slated for Saturday.
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“For the kingdom of heaven is like a man travelling to a far country, who called his servants and delivered his goods to them. And to one, he gave five talents, to another he gave two and to another, he gave one! TO EACH, HE GAVE ACCORDING TO THEIR ABILITY!” Matt. 25:14-15.Alot of people are still yet to come to terms with the reality that we all are blessed with atleast one
H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, offered today his condolences on the death of Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Qasimi.
While visiting the mourning majlis, Sheikh Hamdan expressed his heartfelt condolences to H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras al-Khaimah and H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Crown Prince of Ras al-Khaimah.
He also prayed to Allah the Almighty to rest the deceased's soul in Paradise and grant patience and solace to his family.
Sheikh Saeed bin Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum and Khalifa Saeed Suleiman, Director-General of the Department of Protocol and Hospitality in Dubai, accompanied Sheikh Hamdan.
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Ancient Order of Hibernians St. John Neumann Division II of Wilkes-Barre recently presented a $1,500 donation to St. Joseph’s Center. First row, from left, are the Rev. James McGahagan, division chaplain; Joe Clark, A.O.H. life member; Sister Mary Alice Jacquinot, director, St. Joseph’s Center; Paul Manley, division president, and Jim Gallagher, division financial secretary. Second row: Marty Brennan, Bob Mullery, division recording secretary; Mike Warner, division treasurer; Jim Qualters, and Mike Collins, division vice president. Also participating was Joseph Keating, division chairman of standing committee. The Ancient Order of Hibernians is an Irish Catholic fraternal organization founded in Pottsville in 1836. For information on membership, contact Jim Gallagher at 570-362-1350.
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Friday is the last day of school for students in Fort Worth ISD, but the district is already looking at ways to improve schools next year.
Dozens of parents offered feedback at a community meeting at Dunbar High School on Wednesday night.
Topics ranged from adding African-American studies to the curriculum, to improving parent involvement, to reducing the number of suspensions among female African-American students.
"When we leave this meeting nothing will change," Lavencia Singleton, one of the parents in attendance said. "Nothing will change, not unless people come out actually demand and hold them accountable."
Caught on Cam: Lightning Strikes the Eiffel Tower
A lightning bolt striking the Eiffel Tower in Paris was caught on video Monday night, on May 28, 2018. (Published Wednesday, May 30, 2018)
District officials said the meeting was used to share helpful information with parents, but added it was primarily a chance to listen.
Dwayne Johnson looks and acts like a real-life superhero, and when it comes to his children he is most definitely a super dad!
On Monday (Apr. 23), "The Rock" announced the birth of his third daughter, Tiana, and in that moment, he proved he's totally happy with raising strong, fierce women, because he was raised by "strong, loving" women as well.
In a sweet Instagram announcement post, Johnson gushed about his partner Lauren Hashian and her strength through the delivery. He also praised all women and mothers around the world and we're not crying, you are!
If you're like us, you probably can't get enough of Johnson's precious family moments. In honor of his newborn daughter Tiana, check Johnson's most endearing daddy moments over the years below and try not to be jealous of how much love he has for his family of five.
Danielle Bregoli is determined to not fade away into obscurity. The 13-year-old living and breathing meme has an online clothing store, with hoodies and sweaters with her famous catchphrase adorned on the front.
These sweaters have landed her in a little bit of hot water, however. Clothing manufacturer Hanes sent Bregoli and her mother a letter asking her to stop selling her hoodies and sweaters featuring that stitching, because the “C” used is nearly identical to the logo used by Champion sportswear, which is owned by Hanes.
A sneak peak of our new Fall/Winter '16 Collection! All about what #RealChampions want – style, comfort & quality. pic.twitter.com/YLWjfpcQbb — ChampionUSA (@ChampionUSA) May 11, 2016
In a statement obtained by TMZ, Hanes says it needs to protect its “extensive consumer goodwill and reputation.” Hanes gave the Bregolis a week to cease production of any of the merch with the similar “C.”
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These images show diver Ryan Walton as he holds the noses of Lemon sharks off the coast of Palm Beach, Florida, putting them into tonic immobility
Getting close and personal with a shark appears to be second nature for this diver.
Captured by diver and photographer Leigh Cobb, these incredible images show Ryan Walton as he holds the noses of lemon sharks off the coast of Palm Beach, Florida.
Ryan is putting Stevie the lemon shark into tonic immobility, a form of hypnosis which allows divers to create a bond with the fish.
Leigh said: “Although I’m an experienced diver I still need to keep my wits about me as these are wild animals and there are no cages for us and no training involved.”
He said lemon sharks are not considered dangerous, and are inquisitive and not afraid of humans.
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Award-winning actor, Omoni Oboli, has released a tell-all book titled "The Stars Are Ageless".
The star who has recently been embroiled in controversy over her movie "Okafor's Law" hopes to share her journey through life, marriage and of course the issues surrounding her movie.
The mother of four launches this memoir to celebrate her 40th birthday in style. "THE STARS ARE AGELESS.
You can now add author to my name!!!Been working on this baby for a while and she’s finally here! Thank you, Lord! 40 sure looks good on me! Thanks to my publishers @narrativelscape we burnt the midnight candle on this one! Thanks to everyone that worked tirelessly to make this happen! Love you all. Copies available for sale from tomorrow I can’t keep still," she wrote on Instagram excitedly.
PIC OF THE DAY: Use the hashtag #wakeupWimmera on Instagram or email [email protected] to have your pic included! Photo: @sammjc23, via Instagram - Reflection A St Arnaud jewellery shop has been robbed, making it the second Wimmera jewellers targeted within a week. More here .
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With a full slate ahead on Sunday, Week 5 presents plenty of opportunities for excitement, especially for daily fantasy players looking to make a quick buck on DraftKings, FanDuel, or wherever you choose to play.
When forming your daily fantasy lineup, it's always important to look for value plays in the mid- to lower-tier price ranges. Everyone wants to load their teams with studs sure to light up the box score, but it's finding the undervalued players that allows you to max out your budget on the likes of Antonio Brown and Aaron Rodgers this week.
Below we've picked some of our best value plays for daily fantasy players. Consider them when trying to find a few extra dollars to upgrade elsewhere in your lineup.
Customs police in the Famagusta area seized approximately €20,000 worth of imitation items from four different stores in the region on Tuesday, police said.
According to authorities, in a joint raid by officers from police HQ and the district officers, 3,680 items were seized, including clothing, bags, sunglasses, wallets, hats, and other items.
The items all bore logos from brand names including Adidas, Nike, Converse, Polo, Tommy Hilfiger, Michael Kors, Ray Ban, Levis and other brand names.
The items were confiscated while the customs department and officers are continuing their investigations.
David Pluckrose with wife Jill Pluckrose shop at Jacks of Fiji in Lautoka yesterday. Picture: REINAL CHAND This week he returned with his wife Jill as part of about 2000 visitors who arrived on board the MS Noordam, which berthed at the Lautoka Port on Thursday.
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2 Reasons You Might Keep Picking Non-Committal Men
Reason #1: You’re “The Romantic” The Romantic Woman believes in Love at First Sight and being Swept Off Her Feet. So, when she meets a man who sees her across a crowded room and pursues her at a brisk and wanton pace, she impulsively jumps to the conclusion he’s “The One.” Romantic Ladies, when a …
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Evacuation orders from emergency authorities in McDowell County, North Carolina, were lifted after and amp;nbsp;worries that and amp;nbsp;heavy flash flooding and landslides had put and amp;nbsp;the Lake Tahoma Dam at risk of and amp;nbsp;failure on May 30, 2018. and amp;nbsp;
"One thing I was looking forward to was working with Robert and with Iron Man, two icons, and neither experience disappointed," Cumberbatch told THR.
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Justin Timberlake has just released the music video for the title track of his new album Man of the Woods.
Related: Justin Timberlake Promises Super Bowl Show ‘Never Quite Done Before’
The clip was directed by Paul Hunter, who captures Timberlake’s charismatic personality in a song that highlights his vocal talents.
Dressed in flannel and a beanie, Timberlake sings the infectious tune and dances his way through the woods. In the process, he grooves across a canyon on a fallen tree and over a pond.
The campy clip features jumping fish, random lumberjacks, a mini-Justin who levitates up to a treehouse just to zip-line down, and a magical tent. As soon as he enters the tent, Timberlake looks into a mirror and the viewer first sees the woman he’s singing to.
JT’s wife Jessica Biel plays his love interest in the video, and after he sees her, the two dance together then leave the tent looking like a brand new couple.
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Dontee Forte (left) and another man named "Sosa" are wanted for a domestic-related shooting in Brunswick County. (Source: BCSO)
Detectives with the Brunswick County Sheriff's Office are asking for the public's help to locate two men wanted for a domestic-related shooting Friday afternoon.
According to officials, the incident happened in the area of Four Seasons mobile home park off Dogwood Road near Leland around 12:30 p.m.
The suspects, Dontee Forte and another man by the name of "Sosa," allegedly fired gunshots into a vehicle following a domestic incident. No one was injured.
Sheriff's officials said the shooting was an isolated incident. No other details have been released.
Anyone with information should contact Det. McCaffity at (910) 363-6555? or call 911.
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A French tourist has been left with a “gaping wound” to her leg after trying to take a selfie with a crocodile.
Benetulier Lesuffleur’s trip to the Kho Yai national park in Thailand was cut painfully short when she tripped while trying to take the picture and was attacked.
The 47-year-old ignored warning signs along the trail after seeing the crocodile.
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In many ways, the Iranian regime is different from other classic dictatorships. But who would have thought that in mourning for Tehran's terrorist attacks last week, a first for ISIS in Iran which left 13 dead and some forty others injured, the mullahs' Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei would set a new high in absurdity.
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Pedro breaks Leicester hearts as he scores the winner in extra-time, after Jamie Vardy had equalised late into the 90 minutes.
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* Rec silicon q1 revenues $57.5 million (Reuters poll $71.2 million) vs $68.8 million in Q1 2016
* Says lower first Q1 revenues are a result of lower polysilicon sales volumes
* Rec silicon q1 ebitda $4.6 million (Reuters poll $4.4 million) vs loss $13.4 mln in q1 2016
* Rec silicon q1 ebit loss $16 million (Reuters poll loss $19.2 million)
* Rec silicon targets 2017 polysilicon production of approximately 12,320 mt versus previous guidance of 12,500 mt
* Rec silicon targets polysilicon production of 3,040 mt in the second quarter of 2017
* Construction on Yulin joint venture plant continues to progress, and plant remains on target for start-up in second half of 2017
* Company is actively engaged in ongoing negotiations to defer company's remaining $169 million capital contributions (in Yulin JV) until after 2018
* Says expect to remain near cash neutral throughout 2017, no debt maturities in 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting By Camilla Knudsen)
Unearthing star players of the future is the aim for Clipstone Welfare Cricket Club after receiving a welcome financial boost for their new youth policy.
The club, whose first team ply their trade in the Bassetlaw League, are planning to set up a youth team in time for next season.
So, Coun John Peck, who is the village’s councillor on Nottinghamshire County Council, was delighted to present a cheque for £300 from his personal community fund to the chairman of the club, Alan Hunt.
Founded in 1925 and located on Seventh Avenue, the club will use the money to buy equipment for the youngsters.
Mr Hunt said: “We are grateful to John for his support. We have a strong sporting tradition in Clipstone and are very keen to get the young people of the village playing cricket. Hopefully, we can find our first-team players of the future.”
The Chew co-host Carla Hall announced Tuesday she will guest star on the ABC soap opera General Hospital next month.
The 53-year-old chef and author revealed on The Chew that she taped two episodes of the daytime drama playing a fictional character, not herself.
Heads up, Chew fans! Our very own @CarlaHall is going to be on @GeneralHospital. What's she doing in Port Charles? Get a sneak peek here! #TheChew #GH pic.twitter.com/yAnDu6YSkY — The Chew (@thechew) April 24, 2018
"I can't really tell you!" she replied when her co-hosts Michael Symon and Clinton Kelly pressed her for details about the character and whether she is a villain or a heroine.
"I'm in the middle of the road," she said, adding she did have the opportunity to give someone her signature side-eye glance. Hall's first episode of GH is to air May 16 and the second will be broadcast later in the month.
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April 20 People's Insurance Group Of China Co Ltd
* Aggregate premiums income for PICC Life Insurance Company from 1 January 2017 To 31 March 2017 RMB64.426 billion
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Pfc. Michael Farmer, a machine gunner assigned to Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, fires the M-240B machine gun during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 2-17 at Range 410A, aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Feb. 5, 2017. ITX is a combined-arms exercise which gives all elements of the Marine Air Ground Task Force an opportunity to utilize capabilities during large scale missions to become a more ready fighting force. 1/3 is currently participating as the ground combat element for this exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron S. Patterson/Released)
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A 34-year-old Pahoa man accused of attempted murder and firearms charges in a Christmas Eve shooting is on probation for felony firearms and misdemeanor assault charges, according to court records. Helani Ezekiel Kenui was sentenced Jan. 23, 2015, to 90 days in jail with 60 suspended and four years probation.
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Play4 Day' game
ROCKY HILL, Conn. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the Connecticut Lottery's "Play4 Day" game were:
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's stock had its "strong sell" rating restated by equities research analysts at Off Wall Street in a report released on Tuesday. They presently have a $35.00 target price on the stock.
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The Muslim extremist who attacked rookie cops with a hatchet last week was “a crusader seeking justice’’ — and more assaults will likely follow, the head of his local New...
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BOSTON (AP) — Students who survived last month's shooting at a Florida high school that left 17 people dead are set to participate in a panel discussion at Harvard about guns.
The event Tuesday evening at Harvard Kennedy School's Institute of Politics will feature six students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland.
The students have become vocal advocates for stricter gun laws.
They say they're expecting more than 1 million people to participate in marches on Saturday in Washington and in other parts of the country calling for tougher firearms regulations.
They've already helped lead rallies and lobbied lawmakers in Washington and Florida.
Tuesday's event will be streamed live on the institute's website .
Two strangers, one armed with a black handgun, ambushed a 38-year-old man in the lobby of his Queens building -- one put him in a chokehold while the other forced his way into the victim's second-floor apartment and threatened and robbed his family, authorities say.
Cops say one suspect held the victim in the lobby while the suspect with the gun went up to his apartment Sunday evening. The armed suspect barged into the home and threatened the victim's 30-year-old wife and 7-year-old son, according to police. Cops say he stole $1,300 in cash, two credit cards and the keys to the victim's black 2017 Audi A6, then ran back downstairs.
The two suspects fled the scene in the victim's car. They were last seen traveling east on Norman Street. Police say no injuries were reported.
Authorities released a surveillance image of the armed suspect (above) and ask anyone with information about him to call police.
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Rescuers are responding to a reported avalanche near Sheriff’s Reservoir in the Flat Tops Wilderness Area.
According to Basha Trout with the U.S. Forest Service’s Yampa Ranger District, initial reports indicate one skier is trapped in the avalanche and the second skier was able to escape.
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A group of South Korean scientists have developed an adhesive patch inspired by protuberances in the suction cups of octopuses, the ICT ministry said Thursday, a finding that can have various electronic and medical applications.
The team led by Bang Chang-hyun at Sungkyunkwan University developed the world's first patch that can be attached and detached up to 1,000 times without the need for any adhesive material, even in wet conditions.
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"This study was to develop the material of a highly adhesive patch that can be attached and detached repeatedly without any sticky material at wet environment or the surface of skin," Bang said.The researchers forecast the patch can be applied in industrial materials, including patches used for medical instruments, as well as wearable devices.The research was funded by the Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning and the findings were published in the journal "Nature." (Yonhap)
GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. (AP) - Authorities are searching for a 14-year-old boy and a 62-year-old woman missing in Grand Canyon National Park after they were swept down a creek while crossing it in a remote part of the park.
Chief Ranger Matt Vandzura of the National Park Service says two fellow hikers alerted authorities by setting off an emergency GPS locator beacon in the backcountry area below the canyon's North Rim.
He says the two lost their footing and were swept away Saturday in Tapeats Creek, a tributary of the Colorado River.
Vandzura declined to identify the missing, the other hikers or their relationship to each other.
An investigation is underway but authorities have not concluded how the two were swept away.
A helicopter and a drone on Monday were assisting searchers on the ground.
Shannon Airport, which serves the southwestern region of Ireland, opened a "sensory room" for children and adults with neurodevelopmental challenges, including autism, on March 29. The room is located off the airport's departure lounge. It's designed to be a soothing place, with features like a wavy wall and color-changing lights.
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A man has been accused of vandalizing seven Atlanta police vehicles after he was allegedly caught inside a vandalized police van.
The incident occurred around 7 a.m. Monday on Peachtree Street and Pine Street.
Police say all the vehicles damaged were the property of the Atlanta Police Department.
Roy Tommie Jewell was taken into custody and is charged with seven counts of interference with government vehicles among other charges.
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Former Republican Congressman Pete Hoekstra (HUK'-struh) is the new U.S. ambassador to the Netherlands.
White House spokeswoman Vanessa Morrone says Hoekstra was sworn in Monday afternoon by Vice President Mike Pence.
Hoekstra was confirmed last month by the U.S. Senate. He previously served as chair of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and was the ranking Republican on the Committee until 2011.
First elected to Congress in 1992, Hoekstra was born in the Netherlands and moved to the U.S. with his family when he was 3. He was an executive with Michigan-based office furniture maker Herman Miller and later ran unsuccessful campaigns for Michigan governor and U.S. Senate.
President Donald Trump nominated Hoekstra for the ambassador post earlier this year.
Last year there were rumors that LeBron James did not want Tristan Thompson’s girlfriend Khloe Kardashian anywhere near the Cavs (which were contradicted shortly thereafter by her appearance at his Halloween party).
It’s hard to read LeBron sometimes but in this instance that was taken from his Snapchat he seems, based on his tone, kinda amused by the whole deal (language NSFW):
#LeBron calls #KeepingUpWithTheKardashians film crew a "S*** show" A post shared by VladTV (@vladtv) on Oct 5, 2017 at 8:30am PDT
According to local Cleveland media, the KUWTK crew had access to the Cavs’ training facilities this week. Given everything we think we know about LeBron’s level of input with the Cavs’ logistics, it’s hard to imagine he didn’t sign off on this.
It goes without saying that Khloe’s reported pregnancy will be a storyline on television and platforms beyond.
The extent to which the Kardashian film crew will continue to get access to Cavs facilities remains to be seen.
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Shakespeare Mukoyi, the leader of MDC-T’s Vanguard movement has told Thokozani Khupe and Obert Gutu to go hang saying that he will not testify for them. Mukoyi was responding to Gutu’s claims that the breakaway MDC-T party will summon him to court so that he testifies how the group facilitated Chamisa’s rise to power. Speaking to the Daily News Mukoyi said,
Khupe and (Obert) Gutu must go hang because I am a loyal party cadre who has never sold out and is not about to sell out now.
They are betting for the wrong horse and they will be shocked if they try it: if they think simply because I have had problems with my fellow comrades in Kuwadzana East then I am now a mercenary who will be bought by pieces of silver. That will not happen.
A North Las Vegas police K9 has an extra layer of protection thanks to a charitable donation.
K9 Storm received a bullet and stab proof vest from Vested Interest in K9's, Inc. The vest was sponsored by an anonymous person and embroidered with the sentiment "honoring those who served and sacrificed."
The donation to provide one vest for a law enforcement K9 is $950. Each vest is valued between $1,744 and $2,283 with a five-year warranty.
There are an estimated 30,000 law enforcement K9s throughout the United States. Since its inception, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. provided more than 2,800 vests in 50 states for K9s.
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Bowerman stood in the ambulance bay with the senior doctor on duty and steadied her breath. When she looked up, a row of ambulance lights dotted the roadway leading to the hospital. It was the first time she saw some sign of the scope of the mass shooting that had rained down on a country music concert 5 miles from the driveway where she paced.
WAUKESHA, Wis. (AP) — One of two Wisconsin girls who tried to kill a classmate to win favor with fictional horror character Slender Man is being sentenced for her role in the attack.
Prosecutors want 15-year-old Morgan Geyser to spend the maximum 40 years in a mental hospital for stabbing Payton Leutner in suburban Milwaukee in 2014. Geyser's attorneys will make their own case for what they believe is best for Geyser during a daylong hearing Thursday in Waukesha County.
Geyser and Anissa Weier lured Leutner into the woods at a park and attacked her. Leutner crawled out of the woods and got help from a passing bicyclist.
Geyser pleaded guilty to attempted first-degree intentional homicide in October to avoid prison. Weier was sentenced to 25 years in a mental hospital in December.
Cave City Police Officer Paul Reynolds arrested 31 year old Ricky Sams of Cave City on New Years Eve. Sams was traveling on Mammoth Cave Street when he entered a safety check point that Cave City Police had set up. After a brief investigation officer Reynolds was able to determine that Sams was under the influence of drugs. Sams was arrested and charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol and or drugs, possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Sams was lodged into the Barren County Jail. Officer Reynolds was assisted on scene by several CCPD units.
CITY OF HUNTINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA RECONCILIATION OF' THE BALANCE SHEET . GOVERNMENTAL FUIDS TO THE STATEMENT OF NET POSITION June 30,2016
Long-term liabilities are not due and payable in the current period and therefore are not reported in the funds
Capital leases, $ (2,827,389)
Tax increment financing, ( 1,150,000)
Compensated absences, ( 1,351,104)
Net pension liability - PERS, (1,623,339)
Net pension liability - DBP, ( 164,913,826)
Other postemployment benefits payable, (61,272,929)
Accrued interest payable, (47,160)
Liability for closure and postclosure costs for landfill, (22,017.000)
Net position of governmental activities, s ( 212,083,241)
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PATTAYA: — At around 6:00pm on Sunday April 16th, police and emergency services were called to the scene of a road accident, in which a dog had sadly passed away and a further 2 people left with injuries.
The incident occured on the 331 road just on the outskirts of Pattaya.
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Uber says it has suspended self-driving operations in Phoenix and other cities after car kills pedestrian.
A three-year-old child is in hospital with after being struck by a pickup truck on Dundas St. E.
Around 10:30 p.m., police responded to the scene on Dundas St. E. between Jarvis St. and George St. The toddler was crossing the road when struck. They “immediately got up,” on their own following the collision.
The child was taken to SickKids, Const. Jenniferjit Sidhu said.
“(The injuries) are considered serious, but we don’t know what they are yet,” added Sidhu.
The child is not in critical condition.
The driver of the vehicle remained on scene, “shaken up.”
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ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - The Newfoundland and Labrador Court of Appeal has issued a ringing defence of political dissent, in the case of a man held involuntary at a psychiatric hospital after a series of angry tweets about a police shooting. Andrew Abbass was detained and taken to the psychiatric unit at the Western Memorial Hospital in Corner Brook, N.L., on April 7, 2015, after expressing anger over the fatal shooting of Don Dunphy in Mitchells Brook, N.L., two days earlier.
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FILE - In this Monday, April 3, 2017 file photo, Giulio, left, and Paola Regeni, the parents of Giulio Regeni, an Italian graduate student tortured to death in Egypt, shows a pictures of a murales depicting their son as they meet the media during a press conference in Rome. ABCnews 11:28:00 PM CEST
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COMMANDER ARIAN: A STORY OF WOMEN, WAR AND FREEDOM (Alba Sotorra, German/Spain/Syria). 77 minutes. Rating: NNNN
Alba Sotorra’s look at the Kurdish resistance in Syria follows Arian Afrin, a commander in the Women’s Protection Unit (YPJ) in her fight against ISIS – which leads to her taking five bullets in an ambush in 2015.
That’s just the starting point of Commander Arian, which weaves footage of Arian’s painful recovery through a two-year span of time, climaxing in the spring of 2017 as her YPJ unit joins an operation to liberate the city of Kobane from an ISIS siege.
We see her as a resourceful soldier and an even better leader of women, making sure everyone under her command knows they’re all fighting for so much more than literal liberation. And this isn’t just a war story: Sotorra catches some wonderful human moments between Arian and her comrades in arms, which helps to break up the tense battle footage.
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Former Connecticut coach Jim Calhoun could be coming out of retirement to coach again, possibly at the Division III level.
According to a report from the Hartford Courant citing multiple sources, Calhoun, 75, has had "serious discussions with the University of St. Joseph in West Hartford about its new men's basketball program."
"I've got a couple of other things in the works, one involving basketball which I'm intrigued by," Calhoun told the Courant. "It's coaching."
Calhoun retired from UConn in 2012 after 26 seasons with the Huskies. Calhoun compiled a 629-245 record there and won national championships in 1999, 2004 and 2011.
Since announcing his retirement, Calhoun has served as an analyst for ESPN and an adviser to UConn.
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The Panthers promised the offseason priority was to surround Cam Newton with more weapons.
They have certainly surrounded him with some new ones.
Per the Charlotte Observer, the Panthers are expected to sign former Vikings wideout Jarius Wright, who was released last week. Along with their trade for Torrey Smith, they’ve added a couple of veterans with speed, if not the big names some (including Newton) might have been hoping for.
Wright has 29 receptions the last two seasons, but had a career-high 42 in 2014 under offensive coordinator Norv Turner, who now works in Carolina. So that’s something.
The city's anticipating this winter will force them to dip into reserve snow-clearing funds to keep up with the flaky weather.
On Monday, during the city council meeting, snow clearing was a popular topic. This after another weekend of flurries.
Coun. Ward Sutherland was particularly interested in the city's snow-clearing budget, including how much has been spent so far this year and if more cash will be needed before the snowy season is up.
Year to date the city's spent $25 million since January out of $38.8 million meant to last until December, 2018. Last year at this time the city had spent $20 million.
"We're ahead of where we were last year," said Transportation General Manager Michael Thompson. "Whether or not we need to draw on the reserve is dependent on what happens with the weather going forward."
CeeLo Green is going to have some serous explaining to do when he sees JAY Z again. He actually owes an explanation to 80s music lovers as well, but that’s a whole other story.
READ: CeeLo Green Introduces Alter Ego Gnarly Davidson With “F**k Me, I’m Famous”
Right now let’s stick to his ultimate Beyonce fanboy music video for the appropriately titled “JAY Z’s Girl,” which is remake of Rick Springfield’s pop hit, “Jessie’s Girl.” On Valentine’s Day, the singer resurfaced under his new moniker Gnarly Davidson to introduce his much talked about visuals. Thankfully, he shed the gold costume, but that still doesn’t excuse him for this monstrosity.
READ: CeeLo Green & Tone Trump Fight For The “Power”
One question: why does she just have to be “JAY Z’s Girl,” though? Queen Bey is nobody’s woman… she runs this here music industry. Put some respek on her name, please.
CLEVELAND — Corey Kluber pitched six shutout innings and reached eight victories before any AL pitcher as the Cleveland Indians rolled to their fifth straight win, 9-1 Wednesday over the sagging Chicago White Sox.
Spotted a nine-run cushion after four innings, Kluber (8-2) had little trouble with baseball's worst team.
The defending AL Cy Young Award winner allowed three hits, struck out 10 and improved to 4-0 with a 0.33 ERA in four starts against Central Division teams this season.
Melky Cabrera drove in three runs off Reynaldo Lopez (1-4) and Michael Brantley extended his MLB-high hitting streak to 19 games for Cleveland, which used the series to gain some confidence and momentum. The Indians have scored 43 runs during their win streak.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Melania Trump is embracing her moment in the spotlight for the French president’s state visit.
She traded in her usual dark sunglasses for a white wide-brimmed hat that quickly became a trending topic on social media. She has thrown herself into planning the state dinner for President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte. All eyes will be on the former model again Tuesday when she steps out in a designer gown to greet the Macrons as they arrive for dinner.
Seeing the gown is typically the highlight of a state dinner. But for once, it may pale in comparison to the hat.
The hat bobbed up and down across the bottom of TV screens as the first lady took her seat for the president’s news conference with Macron.
Davis will pick up the spot start at center for Monday's game against the Nets.
The Grizzlies are set to be without usual starter Marc Gasol (illness) on Monday, which allows Davis to jump into the top unit in his place. Look for Davis to see an uptick in playing time and production, making him a potential cheap DFS option for Monday's slate. That said, Gasol's stint on the sidelines likely won't be a long one, so there's a chance Davis heads back to the bench in short order.
Why Some Men Have A Harder Time Confiding In Others Many of us find our circle of friends gets smaller as we get older. Researchers say it is especially true for men and that social isolation can have grave effects on their physical and mental health.
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Editor’s note: This is the first in a three-part series examining major issues that will face the Colorado State Legislature when it convenes its 71st General Assembly Jan. 11. The series will continue Tuesday with a look at the state budget, housing and how potential federal changes might affect Colorado and conclude Friday with a look at state Senate priorities.
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When DWTS does Disney, they really do Disney.
Tonight was like when you take a trip to Disneyland, but it's too hot so you just go from air conditioned show to air conditioned show, basking in lights and sparkles and Disney songs and inoffensive princess dancing. In other words, lovely. Add a turkey leg and a Dole Whip and we'll never be happier.
Unfortunately, that happiness could not last forever. Our precious Erika Jayne was eliminated tonight after last week's Madonna number failed to impress, even though this week's routine was great. The RHOBH star was in the bottom two with Bachelor star Nick Viall, and was ultimately sent home, but we'll never forget her.
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A bitter election contest, seen as a test of religious tolerance in Indonesia, looked set to force a tense second-round stand-off between the Christian incumbent and his Muslim opponent on Wednesday.
Exit polls for the race to become governor of the capital, Jakarta, showed Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, the first non-Muslim to hold the position, neck and neck with Anies Baswedan, a former education minister, in an election that has been marred by religious friction and fake news.
Neither candidate appears to have achieved the 50% threshold to win the contest outright.
WASHINGTON, April 3 U.S. Vice President Mike Pence and White House Chief of Staff Reince Priebus were meeting on Monday with a group of Republican House conservatives about reviving an effort to repeal and replace Obamacare.
Opposition by the Freedom Caucus, a group of the most conservative members of the House of Representatives, to a White House-backed healthcare plan helped sink the bill last month. Earlier on Monday, Pence and Priebus met with Republican House moderates on reviving healthcare legislation. (Reporting by David Morgan; Writing by Eric Beech)
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Benedict XVI, who resigned as pontiff in 2013, has celebrated his 90th birthday with a mug of beer and the company of visitors from his native Bavaria in Germany.
Photos by the Vatican newspaper L’Osservatore Romano of the celebration showed Benedict sipping a beer. His brother, Monsignor Georg Ratzinger, also joined the party and enjoyed a beer.
Looking happy, the frail Benedict also admired a gift basket whose goodies included German sausages.
He was born on April 16, 1927, in southern Germany. But since the birthday coincided this year with Easter Sunday, Benedict was feted on Monday.
On a sunny, mild day, guests sat outside the monastery on Vatican City grounds where Benedict has lived since he became the first pontiff to resign in 600 years, stunning the Catholic Church.
For Serena Williams, life is a beach.
At least it was Monday, when she hit the sandy shores with her Reddit co-founder fiancé Alex Ohanian.
Williams posted a casual snap of their beach outing on Instagram, where Ohanian picked her up and the pair sported big smiles.
Looking relaxed in a pair of jean shorts and a sweatshirt, Williams jokingly captioned the photo, “My only regret is not pointing my toe sorry coach Garry.”
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Ohanian and Williams announced their engagement on Reddit (where else?) last December, after he popped the question on a vacation to Rome, where the couple first met.
“It feels good,” she said of her engagement at the Australian Open in January 2017. “He’s incredibly — a really nice person. I think he definitely treats everyone the same, which is really cool to see. Really, really nice to see.”
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President Trump is expected to deliver unscheduled remarks about a Saturday white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia.
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Trump delivered remarks Saturday against the violence at the rally, saying “this egregious display of hatred, bigotry and violence on many sides, on many sides.”
But he drew criticism for not condemning bigotry and white nationalists more directly.
PBS NewsHour will update this story as it develops.
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Elkfest, the three-day music festival that takes over the Browne's Addition neighborhood every year in late spring, just announced its upcoming lineup. From June 9-11, you can get an earful of soul, reggae, folk, rock and blues tunes, and it's all free.This year's Elkfest roster is as eclectic as ever, featuring the San Francisco R&B collective Afrolicious, the San Diego dream-pop band the Donkeys and self-described "traveling singer-songwriter" Dustin Thomas. Local artists include Marshall McLean, Folkinception, Griffey and Fat Lady, who's performing at the Inlander's 420 Party later this week.Although standing around and listening to tunes won't cost you a penny, hanging out in the adjacent beer gardens (if you're 21 and older, that is) will run you just $2.A detailed schedule has yet to be announced, but until then, here's a list of participating artists.
STOCKHOLM, May 31 (Reuters) - Autoliv , the world’s largest maker of airbags and seatbelts, said it had seen record order intake over the past year for its electronics business, Veoneer, and raised its longer-term forecast for some electronics products.
The Swedish company, which plans to spin-off and list Veoneer in early July, said that the unit had recorded a 48 percent jump to $1.1 billion in annual order intake over the last 12 months.
It also said that it saw greater potential upside in its active safety market business, which makes products such as radars and vision systems, prompting it to marginally increase its 2025 sales target for this part of Veoneer to more than $4 billion, from a previous estimate of around $4 billion. (Reporting by Johannes Hellstrom and Esha Vaish in Stockholm)
TORONTO, April 13 Canada's main stock index fell on Thursday to a more than two-week low as declining bond yields pressured the heavyweight financials group, while resource shares also lost ground.
The Toronto Stock Exchange's S&P/TSX composite index unofficially closed down 112.92 points, or 0.72 percent, at 15,535,48. Nine of the index's 10 main groups ended lower. (Reporting by Fergal Smith; Editing by Chris Reese)
Vice President Joe Biden tells CNN's Jake Tapper that Republicans eager to repeal Obamacare should "go ahead and repeal it" and "see what happens."
Toy retailer Toys "R" Us is going bankrupt in the U.S., but there's a chance the chain's 82 stores in Canada could be saved. The CBC's Briar Stewart looks at what happened to the iconic chain
An analysis of U.S. Census data by RentCafe.com found that 52.5 percent of Baltimoreans — 310,945 people — lived in rented property in 2016, up from 45.5 percent a decade earlier in 2006. Here's how the average monthly rent in Baltimore compares to that of other communities in the area.
Pina is not in the lineup for Milwaukee's game against the Cubs on Monday.
In place of Pina, the Brewers will start Jett Bandy. The two Milwaukee catchers have been platooning all season, although Pina has received the higher amount of starts so far. The 29-year-old catcher has a good chance of being back behind the plate on Tuesday.
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The annual Sullivan County Job Fair will be held from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday at the Ted Stroebele Recreation Center at 10 Jefferson St., Monticello.
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WestJet will be launching a new route out of Calgary International Airport next year with daily, direct flights to Denver, Colorado.
The new service will begin on March 8, 2018, with departures out of Calgary at 10:10 a.m. and returning to the city at 3:46 p.m.
The non-stop service will operate on a Boeing 737-700.
“WestJet continues to build on its well-established and extensive route network out of Calgary, making YYC its largest hub in the west," said Bob Sartor, president and CEO for the Calgary Airport Authority.
Other routes announced by Westjet this year include direct flights to Nashville twice a week and weekly flights to Belize.
“New routes are not just about connecting dots on a map — they connect economies and communities and this is especially true for Denver and Calgary," said Ed Sims, WestJet executive vice-president, commercial.
Ova Drive music producer artiste Magnom divulges one single off his recently released Mature by Nature album . He christens this fast tempo afropop tune Jee Mi which features the man who usually sings in the Ga dialect and widely known as the voicebox Luther . Production credits to Magnom .
A 30-year-old woman smokes marijuana at a street party after I-502 was approved Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012, in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood.
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Third storm has Maritimes in its sights Thursday
St. Stephen – We are in for a busy week, as far as snowstorms are concerned.
More snow, about 20-30 cms, is expected to be dumped on our region Thursday.
In a midst of today’s winter blizzard battering the entire Maritime region, Claude Cote, Warning Preparedness Meteorologist, with Environment and Climate Change Canada said indications right now are that a third storm in a row is making its way to New Brunswick.
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While it’s early in the forecast, Cote said predicting models are consistent with a developing low off the U.S. eastern seaboard tracking along mainland Nova Scotia.
The storm looks like it will stall over the Gulf of St. Lawrence.
“This type of storm could once again bring in significant snowfall accumulations along with strong winds and reduced visibility,” said Cote.
Regions of New Brunswick will be affected he said, particularly those in the southern part of the province.
NEW YORK, AUGUST 15, ARMENPRESS. USA main indexes values for 14 August:
“Armenpress” reports the value of Dow Jones up by 0.62% to 21993.71 points, S&P 500 up by 1.00% to 2465.84 points, Nasdaq up by 1.34% to 6340.23 points.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average is one of several indices created by Wall Street Journal editor and Dow Jones & Company co-founder Charles Dow. It measures the daily stock price movements of 30 large, publicly-owned U.S. companies.
S&P 500 measures the performance of 500 widely held common stocks of large-cap U.S. companies.
NASDAQ measures a number of indices reflecting the reaction of USA’s high tech markets and business environments on the country’s political and economic developments which have an impact on high tech markets.
As we’ve written in the past, the wonderful people at the Sunflower Farm Creamery have made a tradition of going for a warm weather evening run have created an adorable tradition of going for a warm weather evening run with all of the season’s baby goats and the kids of 2017 were no exception. The little ones made their way around the Cumberland, Maine dairy farm before rushing in for their hard-earned dinner. Except for one little girl who preferred to march to her own tune.
This has become the kids daily routine. They love to run up and down the drive before bed! Then they sprint into their stall for grain. Well except for Angeline, who prefers to practice her balancing act.
Peter Wilmot-Sitwell, who has died aged 83, was one of the City of London’s most popular and respected dealmakers, as the senior partner of the stockbrokers Rowe & Pitman and subsequently vice chairman of Warburgs, the leading British investment bank to emerge from the “Big Bang” revolution of the 1980s financial scene.
In style, Wilmot-Sitwell was an archetype of the late-1950s City he had first joined: a ruddy-faced Old Etonian who favoured plain English food and a Brigade of Guards tie, and whose clipped speech mannerisms earned him the nickname “Captain Mainwaring” – though close friends called him “Petesy”.
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ATHENS May 2 Greece agreed with its lenders to sell coal-fired plants and coal mines equal to about 40 percent of its dominant power utility Public Power Corp's capacity, a government source said on Tuesday.
The agreement is part of a reform deal Greece and its foreign creditors reached early on Tuesday, paving the way for the disbursement of further rescue funds under the country's third international bailout.
Greece will hold a market test to sound out investors interested in buying coal-fired plants and mines owned by Public Power by November, aiming to wrap up the sale by June 2018, a government official told Reuters on condition of anonymity.
PPC is 51 percent-owned by the state.
The lenders and Greece also agreed that Athens will relaunch the sale of a 66 percent stake in its natural gas grid operator DESFA and conclude it by the end of the year. (Reporting by Angeliki Koutantou Editing by Jeremy Gaunt)
Two teenage boys have been rescued after three days underground in the skeleton-lined labyrinth of the Catacombs of Paris.
Paris police said they alerted firefighters early Wednesday that the boys, aged 16 and 17, were missing. Police said teams of rescuers, including climbers and sniffer dogs, set out to search for the youths and found them beneath southern Paris a few hours later suffering from slight hypothermia.
It was unclear how the boys got lost.
Sometimes people sneak into the catacombs after the official museum is closed and venture into areas normally off-limits, even organizing special parties or adventure games.
Some 66 feet below Paris, the catacombs hold the remains of 6 million people, transferred there starting in the 1700s as public graveyards were closed.
Lunar eclipse, 'supermoon' will be visible for first time in decades Get ready to be supermooned Sunday night. For the first time in more than 30 years, we’ll be treated to a total lunar eclipse combined with a supermoon — a...
Doomsday prophets: Don't buy green bananas with blood moon coming A perfect storm of religious prophecy, astronomical phenomena, global conflict, financial instability and natural disaster is conspiring to make this month’s “blood moon apocalypse” the most dreaded doomsday ever. On...
Shortest lunar eclipse of century to create 'blood moon' The moon will turn red-faced early Saturday — but the heavenly treat will be very short-lived. Diehard lunar fans — lunatics? — will have to rise early to see the so-called “blood moon”...
Stunning images of this morning's Blood Moon TOKYO — Evening viewers in much of Asia and early risers in parts of the Americas were treated to a stunning lunar eclipse on Wednesday, though clouds obscured it for...
President Donald Trump says the suspected shooter, James T. Hodgkinson, died in the hospital. House Majority Whip Steve Scalise of Louisiana was shot and injured during a baseball practice early Wednesday. Two Capitol Hill police officers and at least one congressional aide were also shot, according to congressmen who were at the scene.
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Motorcyclist Critical Following Sunday Crash On Fenton Road
August 14, 2017
A motorcyclist was injured in a Sunday night crash that shut down a local roadway for three hours.
Deputies with the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the crash shortly before 7:30pm, which involved a single motorcycle on Fenton Road, south of Read Road. Preliminary investigation revealed that a 45-year-old Hartland man was traveling south on Fenton Road on a 2007 Harley Davidson when he lost control and left the roadway.
The man was ejected from the motorcycle and sustained serious injuries. He was hospitalized and was last reported in critical condition. Fenton Road was closed for approximately three hours during the investigation. The Hartland Area Fire Department and Livingston County EMS assisted on scene.
The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet. The Sheriff’s Office says alcohol and speed do not appear to be factors in the crash, which remains under investigation. (JM)
MANISTEE — During a special meeting on Monday, the Manistee Downtown Development Authority discussed its position in regards to the proposed development at the former Oleson’s Food Store property. […]
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Shrewsbury are chasing Stevenage's talented attacker Ben Kennedy.
The Northern Ireland Under 21 international has excelled for the League Two club and attracted admiring glances from a number of clubs in the upper echelons of the Football League.
And Kennedy, who scored seven goals from midfield last season, is a key target for League One Shrewsbury.
The losing League One play-off finalists are keen to strengthen their squad this summer ahead of what they hope will be a successful promotion tilt and believe Kennedy's creativity can help them into the Championship next season.
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– WWE.com has a new poll asking fans if Andrade Almas vs. Johnny Gargano from NXT Takeover: Philadelphia is the greatest NXT match of all time. 51% voted, “Yes! Best match in NXT history.” The rest went with, “No. It was one of the best, but there have been better.”
– Jerry Lawler and Jim Ross may be going on tour together. A fan recently asked Ross about it and he said they had been thinking about it.
@JRsBBQ would you and the king @JerryLawler ever do a tour together? Telling your stories and stuff. I'm sure it would work. — 💎Pete Gaden🔥🙌 (@petegaden) February 2, 2018
Ironically, @JerryLawler & I have discussed this recently & have just received a tentative offer for a multiple event tour later in 2018. https://t.co/7l8qCCjMpp — Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) February 2, 2018
– The photo of Ronda Rousey pointing at the Wrestlemania sign is now the banner image for WWE’s Facebook and Twitter accounts.
MIAMI (AP) -- A person familiar with the deal says the Miami Dolphins have signed undrafted free agent receiver Trey Griffey, the son of Hall of Fame baseball player Ken Griffey Jr.
The person confirmed the agreement to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Monday because the Dolphins had not announced the signing or contract terms.
Griffey had 79 catches for 1,241 yards and six touchdowns in four seasons at Arizona. A center fielder in baseball, he was drafted in the 24th round of the 2016 draft by the Seattle Mariners but opted to stay with football.
The Indianapolis Colts signed Griffey after the April draft, but he was waived-injured in June.
At least five Dolphins receivers -- none of them starters -- have been slowed by injuries during training camp.
The Wisconsin Farm Service Agency is reminding producers to report prevented planting and failed acres in order to establish or retain FSA program eligibility.
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Clearly, the newest death of OBL has raised many more questions that have been empirically answered - again, our government is clearly out of control with little accountability. We who question are the ones who are thinking clearly - not the ones who blindly accept WH press releases as incontrovertible proof.
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WWE RAW returns this evening as the road to "WWE Payback" continues live from the Schotienstein Center in Columbus, Ohio.
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TOKYO — Belgian David Goffin reached a second straight Japan Open tennis final with a tense 7-6(3), 7-6(6) victory over Argentina’s Diego Schwartzman on Saturday.
Goffin will face either Croatia’s Marin Cilic or Frenchman Adrian Mannarino in Sunday’s decider.
A Schwartzman double fault at 6-6 in the second tiebreak gifted Goffin a chance to serve for the match, which he converted.
With no breaks in the first set, Goffin took the initiative in the fifth game of the second. He served for the match at 5-4 only for Schwartzman to break back.
Goffin also held the upper hand in the tiebreak at 3-2, before Schwartzman broke back two points later.
The victory extends Goffin’s winning streak to eight matches, including four in winning his first title since 2014 in Shenzhen last week.
He stands at No.10 in the Emirates ATP Race to London rankings. With the injured Novak Djokovic and Stan Wawrinka ruled out, 10th place is good enough to secure a spot at the end-of-season showpiece.
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VIENNA (AP) - Austria's food safety agency says it has found the first instances of eggs contaminated with Fipronil in the country.
The AGES agency says eight of 80 samples tested nationwide yielded traces of the insecticide, with the highest level at 0.1 milligrams a kilogram. That's below the EU limit of 0.72 milligrams a kilogram and AGES says the traces in Austria are 10 times lower than the highest concentration, found in Belgium.
AGES said Monday the insecticide was found in shipments of egg products for restaurant use from Germany, The Netherlands, Belgium and Poland.
Experts say the risk of getting sick from eating an egg tainted with Fipronil is low. But the illegal use of the insecticide in spray to rid hens of ticks, fleas and lice has prompted European food safety agencies to issue warnings and recalls of possibly affected imports.
Most of the thousands who will inspect the 400-plus boats at this weekend's 72nd Annual Grand Rapids Boat Show will be dreaming, not buying. Rick Williams, general manager of Skipper Bud's Grand Haven store, is okay with that.
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Jesse Orosco talks World Series and having little kids imitate him The Mets likely wouldn’t have won their most recent World Series title, in 1986, without clutch reliever Jesse Orosco. With the team celebrating the 30th anniversary season of that championship...
Mookie Wilson: I went from Mets hero to 'hood ornament' Mookie Wilson isn’t feeling loved by the Mets. The 1986 World Series hero, who still serves as a club ambassador, writes in his soon-to-be-released autobiography that he has been stripped...
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Netflix is on the verge of surpassing 100 million subscribers, a testament to how much the video streaming service has changed the entertainment landscape since its debut a decade ago.
The milestone will be reached this weekend if Netflix’s projections are correct. Netflix made the prediction Monday with the release of its first-quarter earnings.
The video service added nearly 5 million subscribers during the first three months of the year to end March with 98.7 million customers in roughly 190 countries.
Netflix still has a ways to go to catch up with HBO, the popular pay-TV channel that has served as its role model. HBO has 134 million subscribers worldwide, including viewers who now get the channel on an internet-only service that was inspired by Netflix’s success.
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BERLIN German unemployment fell more than expected in April, data showed on Wednesday, in a further sign that the robust labour market will continue to boost domestic demand and support growth in Europe's largest economy.
The seasonally adjusted jobless total fell by 15,000 to 2.543 million, the Federal Labour Office said. That was more than the predicted fall of 12,000 in a Reuters poll.
The adjusted unemployment rate remained at 5.8 percent, the lowest level since German reunification in 1990.
"With the continuing spring recovery, the number of unemployed people again fell significantly in April," Detlef Scheele, head of the Federal Labour Office, said in a statement. "The positive development on the labour market continues."
(Reporting by Joseph Nasr; Editing by Madeline Chambers)
A St. Cloud hair salon is joining other salons in an effort to recycle hair waste for use in everything from pet beds to oil spills.
The St. Cloud Times reports that Arbor Hair Studio has partnered with Canada-based Green Circle Salons. It's the 10th salon in Minnesota to work with the Canadian company.
Green Circles aims to recycle up to 90 percent of waste that salons normally send to landfills.
Stylists put cut hair into designated bins instead of throwing them away. The bins are then delivered to an Illinois warehouse where the company repurposes the hair through various projects.
Arbor also has separate waste bins to collect metal products.
A spokesman for the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency says it's a good thing when businesses take steps to reduce their environmental footprints.
Schick set for Juventus medical
By Football Italia staff
Patrik Schick will reportedly take his Juventus medical in Poland, as he’s on international duty with the Czech Republic Under-21s.
The Bianconeri have agreed to pay €30.5m for the striker, to be paid over three seasons.
That’s more than his €25m release clause, but the latter fee would have to be paid up-front, whereas this arrangement allows the Old Lady to spread the cost.
According to Tuttosport, the lack of an official announcement is not a sign that there is any problem with the deal, and in fact Schick will take his medicals in the coming days.
Juve will send doctors to Poland to assess the 21-year-old, as he’s at the Under-21 European Championships with the Czech Republic.
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MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich. (AP) - The state of Michigan will distribute $8 million in grants to spur ideas on how to help transport seniors, people with disabilities and veterans with autonomous vehicles and other connected technology.
The Michigan Mobility Challenge was announced Wednesday by Gov. Rick Snyder and other top state officials at the Detroit Regional Chamber's Mackinac Policy Conference.
The money will partially fund an unknown number of projects of varying size across the state. The first round of projects will start by the fall.
Snyder says the state is not interested in "science projects" that require years of research and instead wants "near-term real things" that can be launched.
Officials say interest is high, as more than 200 people from companies, advocacy groups and other organizations attended an initial workshop.
EAST VALLEY, WA - East Valley High School was placed on a precautionary lock down on Friday, February 2 around 11:25 a.m. as administrators investigated a student situation. The lock down was lifted at 12:30 p.m.
Students were safe and secure in their classrooms during this time.
Surrounding schools were also initially placed in lock down as a precautionary measure, but quickly returned to their normal schedule.
Parents tell NBC Right Now the lock down was because a student attempted to bring a gun to school, but was stopped before he could get into the school.
Former University of Miami quarterback Jack Allison will now be enrolling at West Virginia after initially electing to go the JUCO route, according to Mike Casazza of the Charleston Gazette-Mail. A twist with former Miami QB Jack Allison.
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U.S.-based bond funds net most cash in nearly 2 years -ICI
By Trevor Hunnicutt NEW YORK, June 14 U.S. fund investors downgraded their expectations for the domestic economy and snapped up bonds during the latest week, dropping the most cash into debt funds in more than 23 months, Investment Company Institute data showed on Wednesday. Bond mutual funds and exchange-traded funds in the United States pulled in $13.6 billion during their 24th consecutive week of inflows and posted their best result since June 2015, the trade group sai
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Airbnb launches tourism program Experiences in Utah
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Airbnb is launching its guided activities program Experiences in Utah.
The company announced plans with the state tourism office Wednesday adding Utah to its list of nearly 180 locations offering locally guided classes, tours and adventures. The service had been quietly rolled out over the last month and featured roughly 50 options as of Wednesday.
Airbnb is known for its short-term lodging rentals but since 2016 has also offered a platform for local companies and tour guides to offer specialized packages.
Initial Utah offerings included guided hikes, a live country-western music show and a lesson in blacksmithing. The activities are located all around the state.
The Utah Office of Tourism says the company's service will boost Utah's tourism sector and encourage tourists to spend more time in the places they visit.
Talk about delivering on a call from the coaching staff.
When Old Bridge Township’s Amanda Carey stepped into the batter’s box during a recent contest against Sayreville, she was given the sign for a hit-and-run. She didn’t just deliver that hit, she did so while completely fooling the defense in front of her.
After setting up as if she was going to take the pitch, Carey swung her bat behind her back, making contact with the pitch on a remarkable drag bunt swing-style contact play that resulted in a single which advanced all runners.
If the video above from Old Bridge athletic director Dan DiMino seems incredible, that’s probably because it is. You won’t see a hit like that in any softball — or certainly baseball — game anytime soon … unless Carey attempts it again.
To make matters even more impressive, Carey’s hit made a difference in the final scoreline as well: Old Bridge escaped with a 4-3 victory after the game was tied, 2-2, entering the fifth.
A report claims that Burnley want to sign Hull City left-back Andrew Robertson before the start of the 2017-18 campaign.
Burnley are reportedly interested in signing Hull City left-back Andrew Robertson before the start of the 2017-18 campaign.
Robertson, 23, is widely expected to leave the KCOM Stadium this summer following Hull's relegation back to the Championship.
Liverpool have been strongly linked with a move for the Scotland international in recent weeks, but according to The Mirror, Burnley are also in the hunt as they bid to boost their squad for the new Premier League campaign.
Earlier this month, Robertson revealed that he was in no rush to make a decision on his future, although it is understood that the Scot is unlikely to play in the Championship next term.
The full-back scored once and provided two assists in 33 Premier League appearances during the 2016-17 season.
An online dollar store. Two services that link doctors and patients by video chat. A cybersecurity company that keeps hackers out of cars.
These startups are part of the eclectic mix that makes up The Wall Street Journal’s ranking of 25 technology companies to watch—companies that show signs of becoming emerging leaders in some of the most dynamic parts of the tech industry.
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Black Tony once again didn’t come to work, but has a good excuse. He told Rickey Smiley that he is proposing to his baby mama T. Black tony talked about how he believes in love again and has everything planned out.
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He went and got a ring from the middle of the mall and it’s 1 karat. Black Tony also asked Rickey if he could borrow his credit card because he wants to rent a helicopter. He has a plan to fly it to her apartment building and propose there.
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Former Resident Minister and Governor for Mashonaland West Peter Chanetsa has died. The War Veteran and Hurungwe politician who was also a member of the Zanu PF Central Committee passed away in Harare. Details to follow………
Chanetsa will be remembered for his role as Governor during the decisive phase of the land reform programme.
SWANSEA, Wales (AP) — Bayern Munich has given assistant manager Paul Clement permission to hold talks with Swansea over becoming manager of the English Premier League club.
The 44-year-old Clement would be the south Wales team’s third manager this season, with Francesco Guidolin and then Bob Bradley fired.
Swansea is in danger of being relegated after six seasons in the Premier League, with the team bottom of the standings.
Clement has less than one season’s experience as a head coach, leaving second-tier English club Derby in February 2016 after eight months.
But the Englishman has worked alongside Carlo Ancelotti at Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid and, this season, Bayern.
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece's government borrowing rates have continued to drop ahead of an expected bond market test in early February.
The country's Public Debt Management Agency said an auction Tuesday raised 812.5 million euros ($1 billion) from the sale 26-week treasury bills at a rate of 1.13 percent.
The rate was down from 1.65 percent in an auction on Jan. 3. It had been as high as 4.96 percent in June 2011.
Greece maintained regular T-Bill auctions after losing full market access and during three successive international bailouts, but is seeking a return to the full bond market this year as the country's latest bailout program ends in August.
The government is expected to test that return with a seven-year bond issue as early as next week.
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CLEVELAND - The Vernal Equinox is on Tuesday at 12:15 PM. It’s also known as the first day of spring for the northern hemisphere, and the first day of autumn for the southern hemisphere.
A wintry mix will press northward into our southern counties on Tuesday. Then, the snow will touch upon our northern counties for a short period of time Tuesday night.
Otherwise, we will see a decent amount of sunshine with temperatures below seasonal norms (47°).
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One person was killed in south Kashmir's Shopian district during security forces' action on a mob of stone pelters who were protesting after an encounter in which three militants were killed yesterday, police said.
Mohammad Sayeed Bhat (25) received bullet injuries when security forces used fire to chase away the mob near the encounter site at Avneera in Shopian last night, a police official said.
He said Bhat was taken to a hospital where he succumbed. The official said 12 other persons were injured in the clashes.
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International Speedway is presenting Q2 earnings on 07-05-2018.
Wall Street analysts expect International Speedway will report earnings per share of $ 0.372.
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International Speedway is reporting earnings from the most recent quarter on 07-05-2018.
4 analysts expect earnings of $ 0.372 per share compared to earnings of $ 0.300 per share in the same quarter of the previous year.
Analysts are expecting the company to report $ 169.3 million, an increase of 2.41% over the prior year quarter when the company reported 165.3 $ million.
For the fiscal year, analysts expect earnings per share of $ 1.99 compared to 1.61 in the previous year. On average, they are expecting revenue to come in at $ 687.9 million, compared to $ 671.4 million last year.
The 2018 Carlow Arts Festival is a go.
Launching today at Tully’s in Carlow, this year’s festival brings one of its biggest and boldest programmes to Carlow town centre from 6-10 June.
It’s the 39th year of the festival and director Jo Mangan popped into studio earlier today to outline what’s going to be happening.
With over 75% of the festival events free and a chunk of the remaining available on a “pay what you like” scheme, the festival has never been more accessible. Take a listen to the chats below to find out what’s in store this June.
For full programme details and ticket information, check carlowartsfestival.com.
Booking opens today for the 60th Anniversary Dublin Theatre Festival, which will run for 18 days and nights this Autumn.
The programme features over 350 performances, on 17 stages across the city from September 28 until October 15.
The festival's Sinead McHugh says there is something for everyone this year - even if you've never been to the theatre before.
"For 60 years we've been putting on festivals and they've been enjoyed by audiences across Dublin, so this is a very important anniversary programme for us," she said.
"It's a real celebration of all the theatre that's some before, and a look to the future too."
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Democrats are suing President Trump for allegedly violating the constitution's emoluments clause, which prohibits presidents from taking foreign gifts without permission from Congress. On today's show, we'll look at why they think they have the standing to sue, and other lawsuits that have been filed against Trump over this issue. Afterwards, we'll examine how Macy's is trying to ramp up sales amid the country's retail crisis, and then talk about Arizona's planned partnership with Mexico to bolster its manufacturing industry.
Christie Is Least Popular Governor In New Jersey History
A new Quinnipiac poll finds Gov. Chris Christie (R) now has the lowest approval rating of any New Jersey governor in recorded history, 15% to 81%.
Mars debuts new White Pumpkin Pie M&M’s as their latest seasonal candy flavor for 2017.
The new fall flavor features a white chocolate center infused with homemade pumpkin pie spices and coated in a standard crunchy M&M’s candy shell.
You can find White Pumpkin Pie M&M’s at Walmart as well as other major retailers nationwide for a limited time.
A Yorkshire author has chosen atmospheric Ilkley Moor as the setting for her harrowing new novel.
Sanjida Kay has returned to her hometown to speak about The Stolen Child at the Ilkley Literature Festival this month.
The writer, who grew up in the village of Ben Rhydding, was always inspired by the brooding presence of the moor and was determined to incorporate it into a plot.
The thriller tells the story of a happy family who face the devastation of losing a child when their daughter, Evie, is abducted.
Kay's techniques involve contrasting 'ordinary' life in the Dales town with the mysteries and dark secrets of the wild moorland.
The author, who now lives in Bristol, will speak at St Margaret's Church in Ilkley this Sunday at 4.30pm.
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NEW DELHI: The CBI has arrested a commissioner of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) department from Kanpur and eight others, including his staff and private officials, in connection with a bribery case.
According to agency sources, Sansar Chand, a 1986-batch Indian Revenue Service officer, posted as the commissioner, two superintendents of the department, one personal staff and five private people were nabbed by the CBI in a late-night operation spread across Kanpur and Delhi.
They said it is alleged that the commissioner was a "habitual" offender, taking bribes from businessmen on monthly and weekly basis, and it was during one such collection of Rs 1.5 lakh last night that he was nabbed.
The man who allegedly gave the bribe has also been taken into custody, a source said.
The sources said his wife is also named in the FIR but has not been arrested.
WATERBURY – A promoter involved in bringing The B-52s to Waterbury on Saturday says ticket sales are strong enough to justify a series of concerts next year. “We are talking about doing six shows next year,” said Gary Grant, a…
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Italy's south feels forgotten in election battle
The FT's Davide Ghiglione and James Politi travelled to Crotone to gauge the electoral mood ahead of the upcoming elections on March 4. Crotone is the capital of a province in Calabria that has the highest unemployment rate in Italy.
Former Democrat House and Senate Member Paul Dennert has filed to run as a State Representative in District 1 this morning, according to the Secretary of State’s Office.
If elected, the 80 year-old Dennert would possibly serve at the same time as grandson Drew Dennert who represents District 3, and is running for re-election.
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CONCORD, N.C. (AP) – Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s final weekend as a full-time driver at Charlotte Motor Speedway got off to a rough start when he crashed moments into Friday’s opening practice.
Earnhardt drove into the high line of the track and slipped in the grippy substance Charlotte officials had used on the surface. It caused him to hit the wall and his Hendrick Motorsports team had to pull out his backup car.
Earnhardt wasn’t very happy about his misfortune and felt the substance – known as PJ1 – was too slick.
He had to make a quick visit to the care center before he was cleared to return to practice.
Earnhardt is retiring at the end of the season, in part because of multiple concussions he’s received while racing.
Former Clinton Official, France Push For ‘Carbon Tariffs’ Against The US For Leaving The Paris Accord
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Former U.S. officials and foreign leaders are openly discussing ways to make Americans feel the pain for leaving the Paris climate accord.
Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers said countries could impose a “border adjustment carbon tax,” or carbon tariff, to penalize U.S.exports for President Donald Trump’s decision to leave the Paris accord.
French ecological minister Nicolas Hulot agreed with the carbon tariff idea, echoing remarks made French President Nicolas Sarkozy during the country’s last election.
“We agree with that,” Hulot said at the “Climate Week” event in New York City on Monday, according to The New Republic. “The Paris agreement is not only a piece of paper where 170 states put their signature. It’s a promise to our children, and we cannot lie to our children.” – READ MORE
Windsor Police are investigating a west end shooting.
Police say it happened around 12:10am on Sunday, December 10th, 2017.
They say that a 22-year-old male was walking through an alleyway in the area of the 600 block of Mill Street when a dark coloured vehicle pulled up next to him. There was a brief exchange of conversation with the passenger of the vehicle and the victim. The passenger then reportedly pointed a firearm at the victim and shot him in the hand.
The victim was transported to hospital with non-life threatening injuries for treatment and released.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Windsor Police at 519-255-6700 ext. 4830, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com.
× Two men arrested after allegedly shining laser at police helicopter
OKLAHOMA CITY – Two men were taken into custody after allegedly pointing a laser at a police helicopter in Oklahoma City.
On Aug. 11, officers were called to the TGI Friday’s along NW Expressway after Air One pilots reported that two men were pointing a laser at them.
As officers arrived on the scene, the crew on board Air One was able to point out the men in the parking lot.
Witnesses identified 18-year-old Joseph Patterson and 18-year-old David Haws as the men who pointed the laser at the helicopter.
Patterson and Haws were taken into custody on complaints of violating the laser safety act.
The book highlights His Highness' achievements as a leader. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid praised the author and his various works that contribute to the UAE’s cultural development. His Highness also wished the author success in his future endeavours.
The meeting was attended by Mohammad bin Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs and The Future, and Khalifa Saeed Suleiman, Director- General of the Department of Protocol and Hospitality in Dubai.
Frost advisory issued for parts of SWFL
It’s a chilly start Monday for areas of Southwest Florida with a frost advisory is in effect until 8 a.m. for Glades and Hendry counties, WINK meteorologist Matt Devitt said.
WINK News reporter Jessica Alpern has tips and tricks to help scrape the frost off your car and deal with the temperatures.
A the 12-member Sri Lankan delegation led by the Minister of Provincial Councils and Local Government (LG) Faizer Mustapha is on a visit to Kerala to study the local governance mechanism in the Indian state.
The delegation of chief secretaries of Northern, Eastern, Uva province and other officials visited the Kerala Institute of Local Administration (KILA) in Thrissur on Sunday, the New Indian express reported.
During the visit aimed at understanding the role of women in local governments in the state, they interacted with Kudumbashree members.
The team will visit Kalady grama panchayat and Angamaly Municipality for a field visit on Monday.
Aug 12 (Gracenote) - Results and standings from the Danish championship matches on Saturday Saturday, August 12 FC Copenhagen 1 Horsens 1 Lyngby 1 SonderjyskE 1 Friday, August 11 Silkeborg IF 4 FC Helsingor 1 Standings P W D L F A Pts 1 Nordsjaelland 4 4 0 0 12 6 12 2 Horsens 5 3 1 1 8 4 10 3 Brondby 4 3 0 1 12 6 9 4 SonderjyskE 5 2 2 1 9 4 8 5 OB Odense 4 2 1 1 4 2 7 6 Hobro IK 4 2 1 1 4 3 7 ------------------------- 7 FC Copenhagen 5 1 3 1 5 3 6 8 Silkeborg IF 5 2 0 3 7 7 6 9 Midtjylland 4 2 0 2 5 7 6 10 FC Helsingor 5 2 0 3 6 10 6 11 Lyngby 5 1 1 3 8 15 4 12 AGF Aarhus 4 1 0 3 4 7 3 13 AaB Aalborg 4 0 2 2 4 8 2 14 Randers 4 0 1 3 1 7 1 1-6: Championship play-off 7-14: Play-off Next Fixtures (GMT): Sunday, August 13 Midtjylland v Nordsjaelland (1100) Randers v Brondby (1400) AGF Aarhus v OB Odense (1600) Monday, August 14 AaB Aalborg v Hobro IK (1700)
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H. Rodgin Cohen, Sullivan & Cromwell, discusses lessons learned from the bailout of Bear Stearns as the nation experienced one of the biggest free falls in the U.S. financial system.
NEW ORLEANS (AP) – New Orleans police say a University of Southern Mississippi student fell through a closed 11th-story hotel window onto a hotel’s fourth-floor pool deck and died.
An email Tuesday from the coroner’s office identifies the dead man as 20-year-old Cole Whaley, and says he died early Saturday at the DoubleTree Hotel.
The University of Southern Mississippi told Hattiesburg news outlets that Whaley was a student from Mobile, Alabama, and was in New Orleans for an off-campus function of the Pi Kappa Phi fraternity.
The coroner’s office statement says toxicology tests are pending.
Asked how Whaley came to fall through a closed window and whether roughhousing was involved, police spokesman Dawne Massey wrote in an email that the police department “is still collecting witness statements.”
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STOCKTON — The Stockton Police Department has arrested one of their own officers based on three charges involving inappropriate contact with a minor.
Officer Matthew Huff, 28, was booked into San Joaquin County Jail Saturday morning.
Huff was charged with contacting a minor with the intent of sex, sending harmful matter to seduce a minor and annoying or molesting a child under 18.
He has been with the Stockton Police Department since December 17, 2012.
The department says he has been placed on administrative leave pending further investigation.
In a written statement, Stockton Police Public Information Officer Joe Silva said, “These actions are a major departure from the values and professionalism of the Stockton Police Department. Accountability is critical to maintaining public trust.”
Huff’s bail is set at $235,000.
Stay with FOX40 for updates on this story.
MONTREAL — A man is dead after being crushed by a truck he may have jumped from as the vehicle was pursued by Montreal police early Tuesday.
The incident began at about 12:30 a.m., when the truck struck another vehicle in the city's east end.
There were no injuries in that incident, which led to a pursuit by police, who later called off the chase when it became clear the driver wouldn't stop.
The truck was later seen in Montreal-North and the passenger apparently jumped out and was crushed as the driver sped away.
The driver was eventually arrested at a roadblock on Highway 25 north of Montreal near Terrebonne, Que.
April 20 Modacom Co Ltd :
* Says 1 billion won worth of its 4th series convertible bonds have been converted into 146,134 shares of the co, at 6,843 won/share
* Says listing date of new shares is May 18
Source text in Korean: goo.gl/F9TKtj
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A former professional BMX rider from who set a world record for the longest power-assisted bicycle backflip has died.
The wife of Rhode Island native Kevin "K-Rob" Robinson tells The Providence Journal her husband suffered an apparent stroke Saturday. He was 45.
Robin Adams Robinson says the death was unexpected.
Kevin Robinson earned gold medals in the X Games and retired from competition in 2013.
He jumped 84 feet in Providence last year, setting a world record.
The East Providence native created the nonprofit K-Rob Foundation to improve children's lives in his hometown and surrounding communities. He built East Providence's first free public skate park.
Robinson visited schools to talk about perseverance and created a protective clothing line for children.
He lived in Barrington with his wife and three children.
Social media giant Facebook has deployed a digital forensics firm to investigate how Cambridge Analytica — a consultancy linked to the campaign of US President Donald Trump — managed to access the private data from more than 50 million users. The Hill White House Columnist Niall Stanage says the investigation flows into the broader issue of election meddling, not just data privacy. US and European politicians have made calls for Facebook Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg to explain the situation. In response to the scandal, Facebook’s market value fell by $US40 billion.
Witnessing a crime and reporting it can be just as frightening as being the victim of a crime. Here’s what you should do if you witness illegal activity.
Warmer and drier weather will settle in across Colorado today. We'll see mostly sunny skies this afternoon, with highs in the upper 80s to low 90s along the Front Range. A few more afternoon thunderstorms are possible tomorrow afternoon, but the threat of severe weather is low. Highs this weekend will be in the upper 70s to low 80s, with a few more storms on Sunday.
DAVIS — Police are looking for a man who snuck into a women’s restroom Monday afternoon and filmed someone before running off.
A woman was in the bathroom at Nugget Markets on East Covell Boulevard when she spotted a man videotaping her from a stall, according to Davis Police Lt. Paul Doroshov.
Doroshov reports the woman confronted the man and tried to stop him but he was able to run out of the store and drive away. She then told employees about the incident.
Police gathered witness accounts and surveillance videos and determined the suspect was an Asian man in his late 20s to 30s. He is around 5 feet 5 inches to 5 feet 10 inches tall with a stocky build. At the time he was wearing a gray shirt and had a green bag.
He drove away from the store in a white Ford Escape with a dark-colored roof rack.
Charli XCX has shared a new song called “5 in the Morning.” Listen below. It follows her Pop 2 mixtape, which came out last December.
Since then, she’s hopped on Rita Ora’s “Girls” alongside Cardi B and Bebe Rexha, which was met with criticism from fellow pop stars Hayley Kiyoko, Kehlani, and others. Charli later responded, saying she wanted to “learn from the situation.” She’s currently on tour with Taylor Swift and Camila Cabello.
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The Missouri Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed that the state is owed an additional $50 million from the master tobacco settlement. The ruling upholds an earlier decision by a St. Louis circuit judge that found an arbitration panel had improperly reduced payments owed to Missouri under the 1998 Master Settlement Agreement. In that agreement, certain tobacco manufacturers ...
Blue and gold ribbons were popping up across Albany as Albany State University's geared up for homecoming.
Russian President Vladimir Putin looks on after a meeting with President of Iceland Gudni Johannesson as part of the International Arctic Forum in Arkhangelsk, Russia March 30, 2017. REUTERS/Sergei Karpukhin
ST PETERSBURG Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday the government was considering all possible causes for the blasts in St Petersburg's metro system, including terrorism.
"I have already spoken to the head of our special services, they are working to ascertain the cause (of the blasts)," Putin, at a meeting with Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko, said.
"The causes are not clear, it's too early. We will look at all possible causes, terrorism as well as common crime," he added.
(Reporting by Denis Pinchuk; writing by Sujata Rao)
Christian and Amorette chat to one of the members of the French band Juniore, coming to Australia in January to perform in next year’s So Frenchy So Chic festival.
NEW DELHI, April 28 The Delhi High Court has approved a settlement of the $1.18 billion dispute between Tata Sons and NTT DoCoMo, allowing the Indian firm to buy out the Japanese firm's stake in the telecoms joint venture, TV news channels reported on Friday.
India's central bank had blocked Tata's offer, saying a rule change in 2016 prevented foreign investors from selling stakes in Indian firms at a pre-determined price. (Reporting by Nidhi Verma; Editing by Douglas Busvine)
Buxton (migraines, toe) will not play in a minor-league rehab game Tuesday, Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Instead, Buxton will head to extended spring training to receive treatment on the left toe he injured over the weekend after fouling a ball off his foot. Buxton is expected to play a few games at extended spring training before hopefully rejoining the Twins sometime during their upcoming series against the Reds this weekend.
MOSCOW, March 31 Cash reserves of Russia's third-largest oil producer Surgutneftegaz declined by 14 percent to 2.08 trillion roubles ($37.1 billion) in rouble terms in 2016, according to Reuters calculations based on company's regulatory filing.
In U.S. dollar terms, the reserves were up from $35.8 billion in 2015 thanks to a strengthened rouble.
The company also said on Friday it swung to a net loss under Russian Accounting Standards of 104.8 billion roubles in 2016 from a net income of 751.4 billion roubles in 2015.
($1 = 56.0825 roubles) (Reporting by Vladimir Soldatkin; editing by Polina Devitt)
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Urshela is out of the lineup Monday against the Red Sox.
Urshela had started the Indians' past three games while Jason Kipnis (hamstring) was held out of the lineup, but the 25-year-old was never expected to hold down a regular role for long with the Tribe ruling out a trip to the disabled list for Kipnis. Indeed, with Kipnis back in the starting nine Monday, Urshela will head back to the bench, where he'll likely remain more often than not for the duration of his stay with the big club.
× IU health programs won’t take tobacco-linked group’s money
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Indiana University’s public health programs are joining more a dozen others in the U.S. and Canada pledging not to accept research money from an anti-smoking group backed by the tobacco industry.
The (Bloomington) Herald-Times reports the deans of IU’s Schools of Public Health in Bloomington and Indianapolis have both signed the pledge. Others include schools at Harvard, Johns Hopkins, Kentucky, Maryland, Minnesota, Ohio State and Rutgers.
The Foundation for a Smoke-Free World was created in September with nearly $1 billion from the Philip Morris Tobacco company and says it will support research to help end smoking worldwide.
Indianapolis school dean Paul Halverson says he and the school’s faculty couldn’t support taking money from an organization with such tobacco industry links.
Asmara — The 180th anniversary of poet and writer Alexander Pushkin was observed on February 10 here in the capital.
Present on the observance at the Alexander Pushkin Monument were senior Government and PFDJ officials, members of the Russian Embassy and Eritreans who pursued studies in Russia.
The Governor of the Central region, Maj. General Romodan Aweliai, and Mr. Azim Yarkhmedov, the Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Eritrea, laid wreath at the Monument.
The Russian Ambassador said that poet and writer, Alexander Pushkin has made major contribution in the history of Russian and world literature.
Poems by Pushkin in the Russian language as well as translated versions in Tigrigna, French, German, English and Korean were also presented.
GUELPH, Ont. — Police in southwestern Ontario have laid 12 new charges against a practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine, accused last year of sexually assaulting several patients.
The Guelph Police Service says Sherman Lai, who also performed acupuncture, was charged with one count of sexual assault in October 2017.
Between November 2017 and April 2018, the 58-year-old was charged with 16 more counts of sexual assault, two counts of assault with a weapon, two counts of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, and two counts of uttering death threats.
Police say Lai was charged on Tuesday with one additional count of sexual assault, six more counts of assault, one more count of assault with a weapon, three counts of uttering threats and one count of forcible confinement.
Investigators say that Lai lived and practised in Guelph, but patients who lived “in the Greater Toronto Area and beyond” were referred to him.
Police are asking anyone with information to come forward.
Original Air Date: 9/30/16. Following recent deaths around the nation of African Americans by law enforcement, the Black Lives Matter movement became a unified voice–applauded by some, criticized by others. Tanya Faison of Black Lives Matter Sacramento and Attorney and Professor Mark T. Harris of the Law Enforcement Accountability Directive join host Scott Syphax.
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(AP) – A former Dallas accountant condemned for fatally shooting his two young daughters while their mother listened helplessly on the phone has been put to death in Texas.
John David Battaglia received lethal injection Thursday night for the May 2001 killings of his 9-year-old daughter, Faith, and her 6-year-old sister, Liberty. Battaglia and his wife had separated and the girls were killed at his Dallas apartment during a scheduled visit.
The punishment was carried out after the U.S. Supreme Court rejected appeals from his lawyers to review his case, contending the 62-year-old was delusional and mentally incompetent for execution. Battaglia’s was the nation’s third execution this year, all in Texas.
It's not difficult to appreciate the discipline and beauty of ballet, even as a non-classical fan. The dancers seem to glide across the floor with such grace that you almost forget how much skill is required to look so effortless — almost. But when the rigid moves of a ballerina are challenged by hip-hop, the result is even more exciting. In the video above, you'll see three women dancing ballet along to beatboxing — first a cappella and then accompanied by classical piano — which will make you appreciate both hip-hop and ballet in a completely different way. The two contrast each other yet work so well together!
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April 20 Winto Group (Holdings) Ltd
* Co is in preliminary discussions with independent third party regarding potential disposal of a subsidiary of company
* No binding terms or agreements have been entered into in respect of potential disposal as at date of this announcement Source text (bit.ly/2oTFRO9) Further company coverage:
Re: Can't say what will happen but this is growing legs
Somebody chop those legs off above the knee.
I kind of like that our problems are only on 1 side of the ball.
Much easier to fix than starting from scratch.
Payton may have his flaws, but give me a top 5 offense any day
and then work on trying to get the defense up to par.
The Payton system just works. Plug-and-play.
It even worked with ugly O-line play this year.
Just doesn't work on defense.
"To me", that's a manageable short-fall.
Two women were transported to Mount Nittany Medical Center after a two-vehicle crash Friday on South Atherton Street. John Boogert jboogert@centredaily.com
LARKANA: The Larkana District Police raided various places here on Monday and arrested number of outlaws, criminals, Pro-claimed offenders and absconders along with weapons and ammunition.
On the strict orders of Senior Superintendent of Police, Larkana, Kamran Nawaz, teams of different police stations conducted a number of raids.
The SSP Larkana Kamran Nawaz in a statement said that arrested accused were involved in different criminal cases and some of them were proclaimed absconders.
The criminal elements will be dealt with stern action he said adding that crack down operation will continue against the criminal elements till the desired results were achieved.
FILE- This combo of file photos shows the 21st Century Fox sign outside of the News Corporation headquarters building on Aug. 1, 2017, in New York, bottom, and a Comcast sign on Oct. 12, 2017, in Hialeah, Fla. A person familiar with Comcast’s thinking says the cable company is no longer in discussions to buy pieces of 21st Century Fox. This person was not permitted to discuss the matter for the record. File AP Photo
Philippe Coutinho (Brazil) £9.1m – One of the players of the tournament so far
The pool of midfielders in the World Cup Fantasy Football was already small enough, but now it's shrinking by the day.
Many natural midfielders were moved up to the 'forwards' category before the start of the tournament meaning quality has dipped in the middle.
Philippe Coutinho looks like the strongest shout for the quarter-finals, while Luka Modric will be desperate to bounce back following his penalty miss against Denmark.
There are still some tremendous bargain shouts to be enjoyed though, with Uruguay boasting a strong candidate for inclusion in your team for just £5.0m.
Take a look through the gallery to reveal our top tips on signing midfielders for your World Cup Fantasy Football team.
ATLANTA (AP) — World Wrestling Entertainment says pro wrestling legend Ric Flair is out of surgery and resting after being hospitalized.
The statement Monday did not give details about the nature of the surgery.
A representative for the showman known as “Nature Boy” says the 68-year-old wrestler was admitted to the hospital for routine monitoring. Melinda Morris Zanoni of Legacy Talent asked on Twitter Monday for “prayers & positive energy” because Flair has “tough medical issues.”
Former pro wrestler Mick Foley and wrestling executive Eric Bischoff are among numerous wrestlers wishing Flair well on Twitter.
Known for his flamboyant outfits and “Woooo!” catchphrase, Flair made his professional debut in 1972 and was inducted into the World Wrestling Entertainment Hall of Fame in 2008.
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* TO PAY COMPLEMENTARY GROSS DIVIDEND OF 0.05 EURO PER SHARE Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
Baku. 14 March. REPORT.AZ/ Turkey, Russia and Iran should unite to reduce the influence of the West in the South Caucasus region.
Report informs, Turkish political scientist, historian Mehmet Perinçek has said.
"I think that the rapprochement between Turkey, Russia and Iran is a necessity. The settlement of conflicts in the South Caucasus region is possible only if the efforts of these states are united. As this region is trying to destabilize Western countries, Turkey, Russia and Iran need to unite to counteract such attempts", Mehmet Perinçek said.
In his opinion, cooperation between Russia, Turkey and Iran on Syrian conflict is an important example for the solution of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, since influence of West in this matter was abolished.
According to Ibom Tourism who shared the photos, Sampson is their own African Super man. A man that 10 men can’t bring down his hand. A man that 15 men can’t pull, a man that can pull a car with his teeth, a man that eats bottle.
See all the photos that supposedly prove that below.
March 31 Kenedix Retail Reit Corp:
* Says it plans to issue units via public offering and private placement, aiming to raise up to 20.34 billion yen in total
* Says it signed commitment line contract worth 2 billion yen in total
* Says the proceeds to be used to fund repayment of loans and acquisition of properties
* Says the co will acquire eight properties, based in Yokohama, Chiba, Tokyo, Fukuoka and Shizuoka
* Says the total acquisition price at 32.66 billion yen
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is banning all use by Americans of Venezuelan cryptocurrency, saying that its introduction is intended to skirt U.S. sanctions.
In an executive order issued on Monday, President Donald Trump declared illegal all transactions related to Venezuelan digital currencies, coins or tokens. The prohibition applies to all people and companies subject to U.S. jurisdiction. The move follows the introduction this month of a Venezuelan cryptocurrency known as the "petro," for which the government says it has received investment commitments of $5 billion.
In the executive order, Trump said it was an "attempt to circumvent U.S. sanctions" imposed for democratic backsliding. The Treasury had said in January that the petro appeared to be an extension of credit to Venezuela and warned that transactions in it may violate U.S. sanctions.
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Juventus are currently in the lead in the chase for Lazio forward Keita Balde, despite Tottenham Hotspur continuing to show keen interest in the Senegalese.
Tottenham are reportedly looking closely at a move to take Keita to England this summer, with the forward likely to leave Lazio after entering the final year of his contract with the club.
But according to Italian outlet Calciomercato.it, Juventus still hold pole position in the race to sign Keita.
The Italian champions have been in talks with Lazio president Claudio Lotito, but so far have been unable to thrash out an agreement with the Rome club's supremo.
Keita was left out of Lazio's matchday squad for the Italian Super Cup at the weekend, which saw his side beat Juventus 3-2 in the season curtain-raiser.
Kansas.com’s Taylor Eldridge breaks down WSU’s win over Oklahoma State
Kansas.com and The Wichita Eagle’s Taylor Eldridge breaks down Wichita State’s 78-66 victory over Oklahoma State in Stillwater Saturday. (Video by Fernando Salazar/The Wichita Eagle)
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Barry Davies looks back on England's 1986 World Cup clash with Argentina which became one of his most memorable commentary games for the BBC.
WATCH: Barry Davies: The man, the voice, the legend on BBC One, Thursday 4 July at 22:45 BST
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The GoPro HERO5 looks like all that and a bag of chips, but if $400 is more than you can stomach for an action cam, the HERO4 Silver is a fantastic alternative for $199 refurbished.
While it can’t shoot 4K at 30fps, the Silver does include a built-in touchscreen like the new HERO5, and its 1080p footage remains stunning. Today’s deal is the best price we’ve ever seen on a non-refurb, so pick it up and then go put on a wing suit or something.
Yoga, Sunday Morning, Pacific Ocean
Breath enters your scrabbled body,
ribcage opens to light. You begin
to shift the rocks barnacled
to your belly. Begin to remember
a sea turtle you saw once
in the cove, just across the way.
You can spend each morning
lifting up your chest, and still
that curve of shell could have been
a gloss of seaweed. Still, your belly
is filled with stones. Still, your
bent limbs become
an outline on the edge of your life.
This is what wakes you,
pulls you to light. There is the long
stretching of the sea, the bowing
of the grass. There, in the distance
a soft splash.
All you can do is begin.
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Genoa, Nev. — An admitted South Lake Tahoe heroin dealer faces up to four years in prison at sentencing in Douglas County District Court today. James A. Hernadez, 30, admitted to possession of heroin with intent to sell in connection with his October arrest in Stateline.
The citizens advisory committee working on the towns' plan for prosperity is meeting 2 p.m. today at the CVIC Hall in Minden.
The snow telemetry at Ebbetts and Carson passes is down, but the telemetry that is available shows the Carson River basin is at 69 percent of average snow water equivalent after this last storm. That's a pretty good bump up.
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Winter's last storm was pretty good, and it looks like the first storm of spring might not be too bad either. Look for the rain to arrive around lunchtime on Tuesday.
Today expect mostly sunny skies and a high near 52 degrees. The wind will pick up in the afternoon at 5 mph.
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NORTHFIELD, Vt. (AP) - The National Transportation Safety Board has concluded that the cause of a 2015 Amtrak train derailment in Vermont was debris on the tracks from a rock slide.
The Amtrak train was headed from Vermont to Washington, D.C., when it hit rocks that had fallen onto the track from a ledge in Northfield, spilling the locomotive and a passenger car down an embankment, derailing three other cars. Four train employees and three passengers were injured.
After the accident, geologists identified two other locations where rock slide mitigation was recommended. The report issued Wednesday says the railroad put in speed restrictions at those two areas.
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The Monroe County Sheriff's Department will be using the Temperance Road Elementary School building and grounds to conduct training exercises between the hours of 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Thursday, May 31.
This is a scheduled event and not an incident to be alarmed about.
There will be noise around the school and police vehicles in the parking lot.
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Connolly was mixing his Super Bowl LII work with planning a USGA golf event in New York before heading off for his fifth trip to Atlanta, in preparation for Super Bowl LIII. The clients are all major sports governing organizations, which have been working up a sweat in recent years to keep a tighter rein on ticketing and fan events.
Nature’s perfect hunters and pest managers will be highlighted in a program at the TSB Bank basement meeting room on February 7th. The program is called “Iowa’s Amazing Owls” will take place beginning at 7pm on that Wednesday evening. Winnebago Naturalist Lisa Ralls explains the concept of the program.
She will also discuss the amazing adaptations that owls have to help hunt and catch prey in almost total darkness. The program will be very hands on according to Ralls.
People will also be able to see what is actually inside an owl pellet. As far as owls in north Iowa are concerned, there are a number of species which can be found throughout the area.
The program will take about an hour and is free and open to the public. No preregistration is required.
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CRANSTON, R.I. (AP) — A Vietnam War veteran has received medals in Rhode Island more than 40 years after his service.
Paul Harvey was awarded a Silver Star, a Purple Heart and other awards during a ceremony Friday in Democratic U.S. Sen. Jack Reed’s office.
Harvey is a 71-year-old Jamestown resident. He was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1967 and served in Vietnam as a member of the Wolfhounds.
He says he earned the Silver Star for retrieving the body of a fallen soldier from an armed North Vietnamese camp. He earned the Purple Heart for being wounded twice while performing similar missions.
Harvey was honorably discharged in 1973 and worked as a commercial fisherman.
He was supposed to receive the medals before leaving Vietnam but didn’t want to wait there for the ceremony.
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LAS VEGAS (AP) — The new chairman and CEO of the Motion Picture Association of America says he is optimistic about the movie and theatrical exhibition business.
Rivkin and John Fithian, the president and CEO of the National Association of Theater Owners delivered a state of the industry speech Tuesday morning at the annual CinemaCon convention in Las Vegas addressing concerns like waning audiences and increased competition from streaming.
Both stressed that there are ups and downs every year and that theaters will continue to survive.
CinemaCon is an annual gathering of theater owners and exhibitors, during which they get a look upcoming films from major Hollywood studios and a preview of some of the latest and greatest in theatrical technologies and even concession options.
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Republican Rep. Charlie Dent said the House Intelligence Committee’s release of classified information Friday puts the nation on a slippery slope going forward.
“It’s a mistake to release this memo,” said Mr. Dent of Pennsylvania. “No Members of Congress — nor their staff — should risk divulging sensitive sources/methods of Intelligence for partisan gain.”
“This sets a dangerous precedent that may have far reaching implications,” he said.
Led by grand marshal Luther Campbell , the annual parade poked fun at topics new and old including Donald Trump, Fidel Castro, Zika and Gov. Rick Scott. It was the 35th year for the popular event, which began as a send-up of the Orange Bowl parade, the King Orange Jamboree.
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In March, Walmart announced that it would begin delivering groceries to 100 new cities this year, up from the six it serviced at the time. Since then, it's announced partnerships with Postmates, and now, DoorDash, to make that promise a reality.
What does DoorDash have to gain? Data, according to our sister publication. The service's drivers are typically busy later at night, this would give them something to do during non-peak hours. The extra data would then help DoorDash become more efficient and open the door to delivering more than just food.
BRIEF-Clifton Bancorp Inc to pay $0.25 special dividend
* Clifton Bancorp Inc - declared a special cash dividend of $0.25 per share on its outstanding common stock, payable on or about July 13, 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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A 25-year-old from Florida is accused of pulling a gun on another motorist in Arkansas in what authorities are calling a case of road rage.
Craig Jones was arrested on a charge of aggravated assault, a class D felony.
Cross County Sheriff JR Smith said in a statement that deputies were dispatched early Monday afternoon to U.S 64 West to investigate a report that a man in a Ford Focus pulled a gun on another motorist.
"With the assistance of Wynne Police Department, a traffic stop was made on the suspect vehicle and after [deputies] spoke with the involved individuals they determined the incident was sparked due to road rage," Smith wrote.
Jones remained in the Cross County jail Wednesday afternoon, online records show.
Press coverage about Republic Services has trended somewhat positive on Sunday, Alpha One Sentiment reports. Alpha One, a subsidiary of Accern, identifies negative and positive media coverage by analyzing more than twenty million news and blog sources in real time.
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A man who attempted to smuggle contraband inside the federal prison through a trustee was arrested last week.
Ted Evans, 54, was charged with smuggling contraband into a federal facility.
A fearless woman plans to take her dangerous antics to new heights.
Erendira Wallenda is looking to break a record while hanging more than 300 feet above the Niagara Falls. Wallenda has spent months preparing for her latest challenge. She's hoping to break history Thursday by performing various aerial movements while hanging below a helicopter - by just her teeth.
Wallenda will need to do this for just 20 seconds in order to break the previous record, which is held by her husband Nik.
"I can tell you this from experience, it hurts really bad. It is extremely painful," she said.
Rain or shine, Wallenda's latest stunt will happen at 8:30 a.m.
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A clean energy future for Hawaii! That’s what families will learn more about at this weekend’s 14th Annual Clean Energy Fair at Kahala Mall. There will be interactive and educational activities for both keiki and adults. Tatiana Quong with Hawaiian Electric Co. and Cosmic Kelly with the Magic Science of Hawaii joined Wake Up 2day with a preview. Cosmic Kelly also conducted an experiment with dry ice.
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× ‘We need prayers’: Wrestling legend Ric Flair admitted to hospital
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Wrestling legend Ric Flair has been admitted to the hospital, according to his talent agency Legacy Talent.
“Are you a fan/friend of Rick Flair? If so, we need prayers and positive energy for our living legend as he is dealing with some tough medical issues,” company CEO Melinda Morris Zanoni said in a tweet Monday morning.
Are u a Fan/Friend of Ric Flair?If so, we need prayers & positive energy 4 our Living Legend as he is dealing w/some tough medical issues🙏🏻 — MelindaMorrisZanoni (@LegacyTalentCEO) August 14, 2017
A day earlier, the CEO said on Twitter that Flair, 68, was in the hospital for routine monitoring and that there was no reason to panic.
It’s not clear why Flair was hospitalized.
Every Senate Democrat must block Trump’s extreme Supreme Court nominee, but some may be tempted to compromise with Republicans and override Sen. Merkley’s filibuster. Can you call them today to make sure they hold the line?
Because of high call volume, we are pushing calls to Washington and in-state offices, so you might get connected to the same senator twice. If you do, you can hit the * key to move on to another call.
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Sheriff's office: No wrongdoing by deputies in fatal chase
ROYALTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — A sheriff's office says an internal review found no wrongdoing by deputies after three suspects they were chasing died following a gun shop burglary in southwestern Michigan.
The Berrien County sheriff's office said Monday that the two deputies involved are returning to work while state police and prosecutors review the case.
A break-in was reported early April 15 at the Black Arsenal Gun Store. A witness described an SUV leaving the scene and a deputy spotted it on Interstate 94. Authorities say the deputy stopped the SUV, but it sped off and exited the freeway before crashing into a tree in Royalton Township.
Police say three young people in the SUV died and a fourth was critically injured. Police found all eight stolen guns at the crash scene.
Los Angeles-based hard rockers, Edge Of Paradise, have released a lyric video for "Dust To Dust" from their new Alive EP, check it out below:
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The engagement of Amy Elizabeth Siefkes and Travis Scott Messer is announced by their parents, Tim and Andrea Siefkes, Hutchinson, and Mark and Melanie Messer, Wellsville.
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The things some people are willing to do (or are roped into doing) for television.
Today Show host Sylvia Jeffreys took centre-stage on the show to perform a karaoke rendition of 1980s hit Total Eclipse of the Heart by Bonnie Tyler.
Sylvia Jeffreys belted out Bonnie Tyler's hit Total Eclipse of the Heart. Source: Nine Network / Today Show More
The host covered up her blonde bob with bouffant blonde 80s-style wig. Source: Getty More
The 31-year-old definitely went all-out channelling her inner Bonnie and she even had a choir backing her up!
She was styled head-to-toe in a 1980s get-up complete with a white dress and blonde wig 80s-style.
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And while the host made a valiant effort to hit those belters in the song, it was rather out-of-tune and dare we say it, slightly awkward.
But isn’t that what karaoke is anyway? So who are we to judge!
© Photo: Pixabay Radical Nationalists Attack Pregnant Muslim Woman in Barcelona
MOSCOW (Sputnik) — According to El Pais newspaper, the emergency service received information on shooting late on Sunday. The attackers are believed to open fire from a car parked near the victims' car. A 30-year old man succumbed to injures, two other victims were taken to the hospital.
The police sources told the newspaper that they considered the attackers to be of Dominican origin.
A boat sails past Laem Chabang Deep Sea Port in Chon Buri in this July 14, 2016 photo. The government's plans to develop the Eastern Economic Corridor covering Chon Buri, Rayong and Chachoengsao provinces have created new opportunities for property investors.
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Nyasa Big Bullets coach Rogers Yasin and his assistant Elijah Kananji will be offered one-year deals, the club’s chief executive officer Fleetwood Haiya confirmed yesterday.
This comes after the People’s Team announced, last week, that they would retain their coaching panel.
Said Haiya: “It has been agreed that the duration should be one year and as stated earlier on, they will be offered performance-based contracts with specific targets.
“The targets include winning the TNM Super League championship and some cups.”
Yasin yesterday said they have been informed verbally about the one-year deals as well as the targets.
“But we are yet to see the contracts and, therefore, I can only comment after going through it,” he said.
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April 20 Jiangsu Nhwa Pharmaceutical Co Ltd :
* Sees net profit for H1 2017 to increase by 15 percent to 30 percent, or to be 197.7 million yuan to 223.5 million yuan, compared to net profit of the same period in 2016 (171.9 million yuan)
* Comments that increased sales of main business is the main reason for the forecast
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Local weightlifters gear up for competitive trials for international meet
The nation’s top weightlifters will vie for a spot on the team to represent Guyana at the Manuel Suarez Weightlifting Tournament scheduled for March 20 – 26, 2017 in Havana, Cuba when the Guyana Amateur Weightlifting Association (GAWA) stage a national trial on Sunday February 19 at the Michael Parris Fitness Centre, National Park starting at 10:00hrs.
Already, lifters from several gyms across the country have conformed to the registration requirements and administrators are optimistic of a highly competitive meet.
The Manuel Suarez Tournament is high calibre event within the Pan-American Circuit that also encompasses an educational forum where the latest sport science research and coaching techniques are divulged to all participants.
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An estimated 12 BILLION rounds of ammunition is sold each year in the USA.
Not all of that ammo is shot off each year so it is reasonable to assume the total number of rounds in the US just in civilian hands alone is in the tens of billions.
Imagine every civilian gun owner shooting off every round today. And the military shooting off every round in its possession.
Now that would be a Fourth to remember.
Maldivian opposition protestors shout slogans demanding the release of political prisoners during a protest in Male, Maldives, Friday, Feb. 2, 2018. Supporters of political parties that oppose the Maldives government have clashed with police on the streets of the capital after the country's supreme court ordered the release of imprisoned politicians. Mohamed Sharuhaan AP Photo
An inmate at the Multnomah County Detention Center was found dead in a cell Sunday, according to the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office.
At about 7:45 a.m., corrections deputies were conducting a routine morning “wake up” check at the MCDC and found the inmate unresponsive in a cell.
Medical staff responded immediately and began life-saving care. Emergency medical technicians arrived minutes later and pronounced the inmate dead at the scene.
Detectives have responded and are conducting a full investigation. The preliminary investigation indicates no signs of foul play at this time.
The body has been turned over to the Multnomah County Medical Examiner’s Office.
No further details are available pending family notification.
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SAN DIEGO (NEWS 8) - We all know what it feels like to have someone "pop" on us.
In Wednesday's Zevely Zone, Jeff went to Oceanside Pier to say "smile, you're on News 8."
Yankees pitcher CC Sabathia exited early with a strained left hamstring, and Eric Young Jr. rallied the Los Angeles Angels to a 3-2 victory in 11 innings that snapped New York's six-game winning streak Tuesday night. New York manager Joe Girardi said Sabathia is likely headed to the disabled list, a disappointing blow for the AL East leaders with the big left-hander pitching his best ball in years.
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A 102-year old woman and a 100-year old man both set new world records for running, when Julia "Hurricane" Hawkins ran the 60 meter in just over 24 seconds and Orville Rogers set a men's 60-meter dash running the race in 19.1 seconds.
Illinois State and Eastern Illinois protected home court successfully Saturday.
The Redbirds downed Evansville 75-71, while the Panthers upset Tennessee Tech 79-71.
Mack Smith set an Eastern Illinois (8-15, 4-8) single game freshman scoring record with a career-high 31 points.
Milik Yarbrough, Phil Fayne and Matt Hein led a balanced Illinois State (13-11, 7-5) scoring attack with 13 points apiece.
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LONDON, April 17 (Reuters) - Chelsea defender John Terry will leave Stamford Bridge at the end of the season, the Premier League club said on Monday.
The 36-year-old former England international played over 700 games for Chelsea and has been their most successful captain.
"John has given us more than two decades of dedicated and exceptional service," Chelsea said in a statement.
"In that time he has displayed the utmost pride at wearing the Chelsea shirt."
Terry is Chelsea´s third highest all-time appearance-maker and has captained them a record 578 times. (Reporting by Ed Osmond, editing by Pritha Sarkar)
New week's stunning solar eclipse in the United States will generate as much science as oohs and aahs.
From the discovery of helium to proving Einstein right, great science often comes out of eclipses.
NASA and others will monitor next Monday's eclipse with an armada of satellites, airplanes, balloons and citizen-scientists looking up from the ground.
Scientists will focus on the sun, but they will also examine what happens to Earth's weather, to space weather, and to animals and plants on Earth as the moon totally blocks out the sun.
The moon's shadow will sweep along a narrow path, from Oregon to South Carolina.
Read more about the solar eclipse: http://www.ktiv.com/category/325220/solar-eclipse
Sunny skies and a high temperature nearly 20 degrees above normal is expected in the Denver area on Wednesday and a new high could be hit on Thursday.
The temperature could reach 65 degrees in downtown Denver Wednesday afternoon, according to forecasters from the National Weather Service in Boulder.
Wind gusts of up to 20 mph out of the southwest are forecast.
It will get even warmer on Thursday, when the high temperature could climb to 71 degrees, which would be a record.
High temperatures are expected to remain the mid-to-low 60s through the weekend, weather forecasters predict.
There is a slight chance for rain after 11 a.m. on Sunday. Snow is possible in the mountains.
On Monday, President’s Day, it will be mostly sunny with a high of 61 degrees.
Senator Melendez is on trial for 18 counts of fraud & bribery — felonies. But if he’s convicted, he will remain in the Senate unless 67 senators vote to expel him.
March 19 (Reuters) - Mersana Therapeutics Inc:
* MERSANA STRENGTHENS BOARD OF DIRECTORS LEADERSHIP WITH APPOINTMENT OF WILLARD H. DERE, M.D., PROFESSOR AT THE UNIVERSITY OF UTAH AND RETIRED CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER OF AMGEN Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reuters.Brief@thomsonreuters.com)
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — If it seems like five minutes ago that Tim Tebow declared his plan to pursue a baseball career, that’s because it was. Tebow’s world — as it...
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In accordance with the mandate of the Personal Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, the OSCE mission will hold a monitoring on the state border of Azerbaijan and Armenia on February 16.
According to the press service of Azerbaijan`s Defense Ministry, the monitoring will be held on the Azerbaijani side by field assistants of Personal Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Ghenadie Petrica and Peter Svedberg .
On the Armenian side, the monitoring will be conducted by field assistants of Personal Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Jiri Aberle and Hristo Hristov.
OSCE to monitor Azerbaijan-Armenia state border
AS he visited New Year's Day babies at the San Fernando General Hospital yesterday, Health Minister Terrence Deyalsingh announced that funds have been allocated to begin refurbishment of the hospital's maternity unit. It was part of his ministry's plan to get a handle on maternal mortality, he said.
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Whether you're a novice gardener or an experienced green thumb, the Homestead Gardens Flower Show can help!
The Homestead Gardens team has curated six interconnected gardens that show how plants and flowers can works together and work for you and your home. You can choose to buy an entire garden as is, or pick and choose your favorites. And don't forget a spring porch package to spruce up your porch!
Homestead Gardens is offering $10 off a $50 purchase with coupon here.
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A week-long cleanliness campaign began by the Solid Waste Management was in progress. The campaign was being carried out on the directives of Chief Minister Punjab Shahbaz Sharif.
Chairman Solid Waste Management Raja Hanif Advocate said that strict action would be taken against those found negligent in performing their duties.
He urged the residents not to throw garbage in open areas and in nullahs. He said it was our collective duty to keep the city clean and called upon the people to make the campaign successful.
District Coordination Officer Talat Mehmood Gondal has directed Solid Waste Management Company to come up with a plan to dispose of waste properly during the weeklong campaign.—APP
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Cypress Energy Partners Lp
* Cypress Energy Partners L.P. announces second quarter 2017 results
* Q2 revenue $74.6 million versus I/B/E/S view $68.7 million
* Cypress Energy Partners LP qtrly earnings per share per limited unit $0.12
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LOWER PAXTON TOWNSHIP — Police are seeking help in identifying two people suspected of committing retail theft at a Sears department store on the 4600 block of Jonestown Road in Harrisburg on Dec. 8.
Police say the suspects were dropped off in a white pickup truck, which also picked them up after the suspect theft took place.
If you can identify either the suspects or the vehicle, please submit a tip to Crime Stoppers through the Crime Watch website or by calling Dauphin County Dispatch at 717-558-6900. Reference Lower Paxton Case #17-0019862. If your tip leads to an arrest in this case, you could receive a reward of up to $2,000.
Christians Who Care will be have a meeting on Oct. 9 at 6 p.m. at First United Methodist Church. Pastor Jake Brady along with the Christians Who Care group invite all who seek help with drug or alcohol addictions to join the meeting.
Also attending the meeting will be Purpose and Promise Ministries, a community support outreach group.
Dinner will be served, and the church is located at 304 South Academy St in Geneva.
For more information on this meeting or Christians Who Care, contact Connie Roney at 334-723-5629 or Dustin Roney at 334-449-2678.
For more information on Purpose and Promise Ministries, contact Jessie Wells at 334-360-1906 or Jessica Simmons at 334-248-3956.
Chirstians Who Care was founded by Connie Roney based on scriptural inspiration from 2 Timothy 2:15, “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.”
Philadelphia police are searching for a man who gave a security camera the middle finger before urinating on a synagogue in Northeast Philly.
Police say the incident occurred around 12:30 a.m. on August 13th at the front entrance of Congregation Beth Solomon, which is located on the 100 block of Tomlinson Road. The man allegedly approached the front doors, pointed his middle finger in the direction of the security camera, and then urinated on the walls and sidewalk of the synagogue before he jumped into the passenger seat of a white four door sedan and made a getaway.
Officials released footage of the suspect on Monday. He’s described as a 20-year-old male with a thin build, light complexion, short beard and black hair. He can be seen wearing a white shirt and jeans.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Philly police at 216-686-8477.
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic was said to be the target of some Manchester City representatives
Both clubs are under investigation by the FA after players and staff were embroiled in an ugly post-match confrontation.
City players celebrated jubilantly after beating their bitter rivals 2-1 to open up an 11-point gap at the top of the Premier League table.
Jose Mourinho approached the City dressing room demanding they be more gracious and the fracas soon got out of hand with Mikel Arteta needing medical treatment for a cut to the head.
But it wasn’t just Mourinho that was singled out for ridicule from the blue half of Manchester.
Thomas Rawls has had too much of this for his liking already this year: Being on the Seahawks’ sideline during games, not even in uniform. One week after being a healthy inactive for the first time in his three-year career, Rawls will be the lead running back Sunday when Seattle plays for the early NFC West lead at the Los Angeles Rams. Stephen Brashear AP
Whether you listen to him or not, chances are you have definitely heard his name, Post Malone! It’s a name you hear everywhere these days as he has been dominating the charts. Austin Richard Post is his real name and he is planning on launching his own record label. Post has been in the music business for quite some time now, and has seen all the insides and out. This is the next step in Post Malone’s life, what new artist will emerge from the label? We have to just wait and see. For more on Post, keep it right here and check out these videos below!
LEGASPI CITY—“Instead of an award, recognition or at least commendation, I am now the subject of persecution by the very organization...
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A man accused of driving a van into pedestrians along a stretch of a busy Toronto street has been charged with 10 counts of first-degree murder.
After months of what felt like never-ending winter, Spring has arrived with a bang this week in the Okanagan Shuswap.
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Treasury Secy. Sanctions Venezuelan VP for Narcotics Trafficking
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin took the podium at Tuesday’s White House briefing to announce sanctions against Venezuelan Vice President Tareck El Aissami for his role in international narcotics trafficking.
Wow. “Politically Incorrect?” That’s the takeaway from my movie & the discussion it sparked? Man, I really loved this show. This is sad. https://t.co/lYFH5LguEJ
In this photo taken on Friday, May 31, 2013, Arkady Babchenko, 41, who had been scathingly critical of the Kremlin in recent years, stands at a police bus during an opposition rally in Moscow, Russia. Police in the capital of Ukraine say a Russian journalist has been shot and killed at his Kiev apartment. Ukrainian police said Arkady Babchenko’s wife found him bleeding at the apartment on Tuesday, May 29, 2018 and called an ambulance, but Babchenko died on the way to a hospital. Alexander Baroshin AP Photo
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On Wednesday’s episode of Uzalo, MaNgcobo realises she has to get to the truth before Captain Mthimkhulu does, Zekhethelo comes face to face with the devil, and Mastermind gets mad when he learns Thobile’s secret.
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Can't decide whether you wan't breakfast or lunch? Now you don't have to.
Since opening it's doors in November 2017, Sandymount restaurant BuJo has been serving up some pretty epic burgers.
Now the South Dublin burger joint has added a mouthwatering new dish to its menu - and we want one NOW.
The Breakfast burger will put an end to those weekend brunches when you spend ages ordering because you can't decide whether to get breakfast or lunch.
With Irish sourced bacon, sausage, a free-range sunny-side-up egg, melted cheese and tomato relish - all stuffed between a fluffy, toasted brioche bun - it's like the poshest breakfast roll you've ever had.
So you get the taste of an Irish breakfast with the convenience of a burger - it's the best of both worlds.
The Breakfast burger will be served from 10am until noon every Saturday and Sunday.
LONDON (AP) — HSBC says the U.S. Department of Justice will ask a court to dismiss deferred criminal charges against the London-based bank in recognition of its efforts to strengthen safeguards against money laundering.
The bank says it has lived up to all of its commitments under a five-year deferred prosecution agreement that has now expired and U.S. authorities will file a motion to dismiss the charges deferred by that deal.
The move marks a significant step for the global bank, which signed the agreement to avoid charges for allegedly laundering millions of dollars from Mexican drug barons and countries facing U.S. sanctions.
HSBC Chief Executive Stuart Gulliver says the bank is better able to fight financial crime “as the result of the significant reforms we have implemented over the last five years.”
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Chesapeake Energy Corp. has announced the layoffs of about 400 employees, the vast majority at its headquarters in Oklahoma City.
The layoffs were announced Tuesday in an email to employees from Chesapeake CEO Doug Lawler.
Lawler says the layoffs are part of the company's continuing effort to "structure and position" itself for success.
The layoffs include about 330 employees in Oklahoma City. The remainder will be at company field offices in Louisiana, Ohio, Texas, Pennsylvania and Wyoming. That accounts for about 13 percent of the company's workforce.
The job cuts leave Chesapeake with a total of about 2,900 employees. About 1,800 of them are in Oklahoma City.
Lawler's email says employees affected by the layoffs will receive undisclosed assistance in "their personal and career transition."
NEW DELHI (REUTERS, AFP) - India's main opposition party Congress on Monday (Dec 11) appointed Rahul Gandhi, the scion of the country's most fabled political dynasty, as its president, the party announced.
"I hereby declare Sri Rahul Gandhi elected as the president of the Indian National Congress," Mullappally Ramachandran, a senior Congress leader, said at a press conference in New Delhi.
The great-grandson of India's founding prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, was elected unopposed to head the party, which was defeated heavily in a 2014 general election.
The announcement capped years of speculation that the scion of the Nehru-Gandhi dynasty would take over from his mother Sonia.
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The String Cheese Incident is coming to Worcester. The band is scheduled to play the Palladium on Nov. 2 and Nov. 3.
The shows are part of a fall tour for the group which plays multiple nights at each stop. Tickets for the show are available through the promoters website at massconcerts.com.
The String Cheese Incident is a jam band that melds bluegrass with jazz, blues, and rock. The group formed in Colorado in 1993.
Activists in Barcelona draped a life jacket on a statue of Christopher Columbus on July 4 to draw attention to migrants who have lost their lives attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea, local reports said. The words ‘Open Arms’ were written on the life jacket, a reference to the Proactiva Open Arms rescue boat that docked in Barcelona with 59 migrants on board the same day. The UN Migration Agency said on July 3 that on the Mediterranean alone, 1,405 migrants had lost their lives since the beginning of 2018. Credit: Proactiva Open Arms via Storyful
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Ray McCallum hasn't played a game yet, but the Charlotte Hornets apparently liked what they've seen as they signed the former Grand Rapids Drive point guard to a second 10-day contract. McCallum was signed by the Hornets on Feb. 3 and re-signed Monday.
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Schick set for Sampdoria meeting
By Football Italia staff
Sampdoria will meet with Patrik Schick next Monday to discuss a contract renewal, according to reports.
The Czech striker has been linked with Everton, Inter and Juventus after scoring 11 goals for the Blucerchiati in just nine starts.
However, Gianluca Di Marzio’s website reports that Samp President Massimo Ferrero has scheduled a meeting next Monday with the player’s agent, Pavel Paska.
It’s thought the pair will discuss an improved contract for Schick, which would include an increased buy-out clause.
Currently the forward has a release clause of €25m, but at the age of 21 his value is only set to increase.
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KALEVA — The Kaleva Crusaders and Friends Relay for Life Team will be holding its annual Quarter Paddle Auction from 1:30-4:30 p.m. on Sunday at the Kaleva VFW […]
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Dangerous lightning and 60 mph winds are expected.
“Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include Watertown, Gordonsville, Hickman, South Carthage and Alexandria. This includes Interstate 40 between mile markers 245 and 261. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building,” officials said.
DUBAI May 2 Abu Dhabi's state-owned Etihad Airways said on Tuesday that it was no longer willing to invest in Alitalia after the Italian carrier's board asked to be put under special administration.
Without support for restructuring, "we are not prepared to continue to invest," Etihad's president James Hogan said in an emailed statement. "We therefore support the necessary decision of the Alitalia Board to apply for extraordinary administration."
Etihad took a 49 percent stake in Alitalia in 2014, promising to turn around the troubled airline with a 1.76 billion euro ($1.92 billion) investment that included other shareholders. (Reporting by Alexander Cornwell in Dubai and Stanley Carvalho in Abu Dhabi; Editing by Andrew Torchia)
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Officials said a person was injured after a vehicle fire in the southeast Las Vegas Valley on Saturday afternoon.
Clark County Fire and police responded to an RV that was on fire at 4092 Adelphi Avenue, near Hacienda Avenue and Sandhill Road, just after 1 p.m. A suspicious person was seen running from the fire with burns, according to Lt. Dustin Butler with Metro police, and was initially detained.
CCFD Deputy Chief John Steinbeck said the fire was accidental, as the man was attempting to jump-start the RV.
The man was transported to University Medical Center.
No other information was immediately available.
Did you see the huge plume of smoke in the SE valley of Las Vegas? @ClarkCountyFD just put out a huge RV Fire in a neighborhood near Annie Oakley & Russel. From what can be seen, no other major damage. pic.twitter.com/dnR4jTtbPk — Gai (@GaiChicken) May 5, 2018
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NANAIMO, B.C. — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke over jeers at a town hall meeting in Nanaimo, B.C., as he defended his government's decision to support the expansion of the Trans Mountain pipeline through the province.
Trudeau says Canada has to protect the environment and encourage economic development at the same time, which has guided the federal government's approach on Kinder Morgan's project.
The meeting was often raucous as the prime minister faced a mix of cheers and boos on his arrival, and police physically removed a man who interrupted Trudeau at the start of the event.
Others also spoke over Trudeau when he tried to talk about the pipeline and he appealed for a chance to answer, at one point showing his frustration, exclaiming "C'mon!"
2nd Half Schedule Undid Redskins
The 180 degree turn on how many perceived the Redskins' second half schedule proved unwise. Just ask the main culprit for the late season fade.
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People exposed to paint, varnish, and other solvents are 50-percent more likely to develop Multiple Sclerosis. That's according to researchers in Sweden who found the risk increased seven times among those exposed who also carry MS genes. The risk was highest for smokers exposed to solvents.
A new study suggests exposure to folic acid in the womb may be linked to fewer cases of severe mental illness as children grow up. Doctors in Massachusetts found eating folic fortified grains during pregnancy could help protect babies from illnesses such as schizophrenia and autism.
And do IVF treatments raise a woman's risk of ovarian cancer? Researchers in Denmark tracked thousands of mothers who gave birth using in-vitro fertilization and found no link between the fertlity drugs used during the procedure and ovarian cancer.
(Nikki Battiste, CBS News)
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ALBANY, N.Y. — Former “Sex and the City” star Cynthia Nixon said on Twitter Monday that she’ll challenge Gov. Andrew Cuomo in New York’s Democratic primary in September.
Her announcement sets up a race pitting an openly gay liberal activist against a two-term incumbent with a $30 million war chest and possible presidential ambitions.
In a video on Twitter, the public education advocate said, “We want our government to work again.”
I love New York, and today I'm announcing my candidacy for governor. Join us: https://t.co/9DwsxWW8xX pic.twitter.com/kYTvx6GZiD — Cynthia Nixon (@CynthiaNixon) March 19, 2018
Nixon in recent speeches has called on Democrats nationally to carve out a strong liberal identity instead of being merely the “anti-Trump party.”
The 51-year-old Manhattan mother of three is an ally of Democratic New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, who frequently clashes with Cuomo on various issues.
The 60-year-old Cuomo was favored 66 percent to 19 percent over Nixon in a recent Siena College poll.
President Donald Trump speaks about his plan to combat opioid drug addiction at Manchester Community College, Monday, March 19, 2018, in Manchester, N.H., even as more Republicans are telling Trump in ever blunter terms to lay off his escalating criticism of special counsel Robert Mueller and his Russia probe. But party leaders are taking no action to protect Mueller from possibly being fired, embracing a familiar strategy with the president _ simply waiting out the storm. Elise Amendola AP Photo
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Sichuan Golden Summit Group Joint Stock Co Ltd :
* Says it will sell 90 percent stake in wholly owned nanometer calcium carbonate subsidiary at a price of no less than 23.7 million yuan
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Firefighters in the Cretan prefecture of Hania on Wednesday were battling to contain a large wildfire that was tearing through brushland and coming dangerously near to a cluster of homes in the area of Spina.
The fire service deployed 14 trucks with 30 men, two pedestrian units and a water-dumping helicopter, while municipal authorities and local volunteers also threw their resources into the fight.
A second helicopter was expected to join, though the task of battling the blaze from the air was being hampered by strong winds.
LSO conductor will record with London Philharmonic Orchestra Lafayette Symphony Orchestra's conductor will travel to London to do a recording with the London Philharmonic Orchestra. Check out this story on jconline.com: http://on.jconline.com/2sZ3Jlb LAFAYETTE, Ind.
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The seller of today's Nice Price or Crack Pipe Porsche calls it "probably the most significant 914-6 find in recent years." He's certainly priced it as such, and we'll now need to decide if we find that price to be too significant.
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Army officials at Fort Jackson near Columbia say two soldiers were killed and six others injured after a military vehicle crashed into a troop formation Friday.
A base spokesman confirmed the incident Friday, saying the injured were evacuated to an off-post hospital. Two victims were critically injured, he said.
Military investigators have not yet said what caused the crash or any other details.
“Our hearts and prayers go out to the families of the soldiers we lost today and to the families of the injured, they represent the best of our Nation and we will endeavor to support all those affected through this difficult time” Fort Jackson Commander Maj. Gen. Pete Johnson said in a statement.
The Army is withholding the victims’ names at this point, pending next-of-kin notification.
WASHINGTON (AP) — White House: 1 dead in Virginia train-truck collision, no lawmakers or staff seriously injured.
Chippa United Multi Choice Diski Challenge coach Glen Minnie said his young players needed to up their game against AmaZulu when the sides meet at the Ulundi Regional Stadium tomorrow, from noon.
Minnie said this after his side lost 4-2 to Polokwane City in a game last weekend.
The loss was the mini-Chilli Boys’ second league defeat this season, after a 3-1 setback in their opening game against Ajax Cape Town, in Uitenhage.
Chippa’s young guns have only one win so far and the coach said the team needed to collect as many points as they could in the first round, as the second-half of the league often became much tougher.
“We are going to AmaZulu this weekend and have to really up our game and put a lot of work into it,” Minnie said.
“Also, I want the players to understand what is expected of them, because we cannot allow a situation where teams who are struggling come to us and take three points off us,” the coach said.
Billion-dollar bids were opened yesterday at the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB) for the procurement of pharmaceutical supplies for next year for the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation.
Bids were also opened for the rehabilitation of the Rosignol and New Amsterdam stellings under the Ministry of Public Infrastructure’s, Transport and Harbours Department.
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Arousal has unsurprisingly become the common response to the photos provided by this new seductive goddess, who has made clever use of her low-cut shirt whilst showing off how great her D-cup breasts look in a devilishly sexy black bra.
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Several groups plan to protest outside Trump Tower tonight, as the US resident returns to New York for his first overnight trip to the city after a weekend that saw race-fueled clashes in in Charlottesville, Virginia.
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Dublin boss Jim Gavin has expanded his management team with the addition of Paul Clarke as a selector.
Gavin and Clarke were teammates on Dublin’s All-Ireland winning side of 1995 and, more recently, Gavin has entrusted Clarke with taking charge of the team in the O’Byrne Cup.
Clarke led a development Dublin side to victory in the competition last year though they failed to emerge from the group in last month’s edition.
Gavin added the Whitehall Colmcille’s man to his backroom team earlier in the week and he’s expected to be with the team for their Allianz League tie against Tyrone in Omagh this evening.
Clarke was previously a member of former Dublin manager Paul 'Pillar' Caffrey’s management team for four years up to 2008.
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Alex Jones exposes the lies pushed by the mainstream media organizations to control the narrative of the Las Vegas shooting while independent media conducts true investigations.
A real estate company violated federal labor law by bringing a baseless, retaliatory lawsuit against a union for its involvement in a consumer boycott of the company’s hotel in Anchorage, Alaska, the National Labor Relations Board has ruled.
A three-member NLRB panel on Thursday said Philadelphia-based Ashford TRS Nickel’s lawsuit was on its face a clear attempt to hit back at union members for exercising their rights protected by the National Labor Relations Act.
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More Vermont workers are starting off 2017 accruing paid sick leave that they can use when they fall ill or need time off to tend to sick family members or other emergencies. The law is expected to benefit about 60,000 Vermont workers who do not have access to paid sick leave through their work.
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The Story of my life–Ambode
Today is the birthday of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos. He was born on 14 June 1963. After a 27-year stint at the Lagos civil service after which he was a financial consultant, he ran for public office as Governor in April 2015 and won.
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Area youngsters and their parents are invited to enjoy the third annual Cops & Bobbers fishing event on Saturday, June 9, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at Stevenson’s Lake southwest of Petersburg.
There will be three age groups this year — one to five years old, six to 10, and 11 to 15. Prizes will be awarded to the biggest fish caught in each age group.
Parental supervision is required for all participating youth.
All area youth are welcome to take part, and free T-shirts will be given to all who were pre-registered by May 18.
Hot dogs will be served for lunch after fishing, and free-will donations are welcome.
The event is sponsored by Boone County law enforcement.
PFUJ starts press freedom movement from tomorrow
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) is launching a Press Freedom Movement from July 5 (tomorrow) onwards against the unannounced censorship being faced by the Pakistani media and the curtailing of the distribution of an English daily in several parts of the country, says a press release.
The movement is against the unannounced and unreasonable censorship the media is facing and against the marginalisation of certain media houses so that they cannot reach some of their users.
A motorcyclist was left with serious injuries after crash in Wakefield.
Police are appealing for witnesses following a collision on Bridge Road, Horbury Bridge on Monday, May 28.
The incident happened at 4.25pm at the junction with the Di Bosco restaurant - previously the Ship Inn pub - and involved a blue Suzuki motorcycle and a white Mini Cooper car.
The motorcycle was travelling in the direction of Wakefield.
As a result of the incident the rider of the motorbike was left with serious injuries, police said.
Any witnesses are asked to call police on 101 quoting log 1320 of Monday, May 28.
Alternatively, people can use a live chat system on the Contact Us section of the West Yorkshire Police website.
BURLINGTON, Vt. — Drew Urquhart scored 13 on Monday night and Vermont followed the Tom Brennan Court dedication with an 81-57 win over Siena.
Vermont honoured Brennan, who coached the Catamounts from 1986-2005, by naming the centre court of Patrick Gymnasium after him in a ceremony before tipoff.
Brennan is the program leader in wins and games coached. He led the team to their first three America East championships from 2003-05 and oversaw the upset of Big East champion Syracuse in the NCAA Tournament.
Members of the basketball community, including Bob Ryan and John Feinstein, shared their recollections and congrats on video .
Melania Trump, formerly Melania Knauss, met her husband at a at a Fashion Week party in New York City in September 1998.
The pair became engaged in 2004 and married in 2005.
While Donald Trump is known for his loud, straight-talking persona, Melania, 45, seems to take a backseat in public life.
However, the First Lady’s school friend has revealed the secret behind the match, which seems to be lasting the test of time.
“The secret of why he’s with her is her traditional values and the importance of family to her,” Vladimira Tomšič, who went to the same school as Melania and is friendly with her parents, explained.
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South Carolina lawmakers have advanced a measure aimed at drawing down utility bills in the wake of a nuclear construction project failure that's already cost ratepayers billions.
CLAREMORE, Okla. (AP) – A northeast Oklahoma couple has been arrested following a Snapchat image of a baby in a laundry bag that was hanging from a door handle.
The Claremore Daily Progress reports that 23-year-old Paul Chuckluck and 21-year-old Johnnie Gaghins were booked into Rogers County Jail on Monday. They face possible charges of child abuse or neglect.
Hominy police alerted the Claremore Police Department about the photo’s appearance on Snapchat, a social media app. Claremore police obtained a copy of the picture and found that Chuckluck and Gaghins were the baby’s parents.
Police allege that Chuckluck placed the nine-month-old inside a mesh laundry bag, tied a knot and hung the bag on a door handle. Records say Gaghin said she thought it was funny and took a photo of the child.
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Pentagon Contract Announcement
(Source: US Department of Defense; issued June 29, 2018)
General Electric Co., Cincinnati, Ohio, has been awarded a $437,032,792 cost-plus-incentive-fee modification (P00029) to contract FA8626-16-2138 for designing, fabricating, integrating, and testing complete, flight-weight adaptive engines.
The contract modification is for the execution of next generation adaptive propulsion risk reduction for air superiority applications.
Work will be performed in Cincinnati, Ohio, and is expected to be completed by March 30, 2022. Fiscal 2018 research and development funds in the amount of $25,566,999 are being obligated at the time of award. Total cumulative face value of the contract is $1,449,920,786.
Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, Ohio, is the contracting activity.
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Enrollment in the Wilton Public School District has been pleasantly surprising this year, Superintendent Kevin Smith announced at the Board of Education’s Sept. 28 meeting.
“We are about 70 students above our projected [enrollment],” said Smith, noting that “most of those students were new to the community.”
According to Smith, the following grade levels saw the following increase in enrollment:
Kindergarten: 10.
Second grade: 8.
Third grade: 14.
Fourth grade: 22.
Sixth grade: 15.
Seventh grade: 11.
Ninth grade: 21.
Although the district had “a negative variance” of 19 students in 12th grade, Smith said, “on the whole, we consider it to be very positive in terms of enrollment and the projections.”
The district was projected to lose around 90 students from last year, but the actual enrollment drop is 25, said Smith, “so the curve is flattening.”
Looking at OnePlus with drooling lips? Maybe you’re already on that chain and want to move a couple links up? Good news for both of you: both the OnePlus 3T and OnePlus 5 look to be good choices either way you slice it. And it’ll be especially good if you’re able to somehow snatch a 3T from the marketplace.
But is there reason for hullabaloo if you own a 3T looking off to the 5 with jealousy? Especially if you’ve paid the exact same dollar amount for a OnePlus 3T with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage as others did for a OnePlus 5 with 8GB of RAM and 64GB of storage — hey, we don’t judge your priorities.
Are the memory disks, the cameras, the whole vibes of these phones different enough to split your hairs? Let’s answer that. Juan Carlos Bagnell has our comparison.
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SACRAMENTO (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the California Lottery's "Daily Derby" game were:
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Source: Movie mogul Harvey Weinstein will be suspended from company pending investigation into sex harassment claims.
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This is just wholesome. A man was asked by his next door neighbor, Mary, for a peculiar favor: if he could “supervise” her during her physical therapy. He kindly agreed and provided all the support and motivation needed for Mary to get through her grueling physical therapy.
This is both hilarious and endearing at the same time!
On Monday’s broadcast of MSNBC’s “Morning Joe,” Washington Post columnist Eugene Robinson argued President Trump not only received support from white supremacists, but “invited” and “welcomed” such support.
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Robinson said, “Donald Trump did not just receive the support of white supremacists. He invited it. He welcomed it. He led the birther movement, which had very, very clear, not just racial overtones, but racial content. He tweeted in 2014 that President Obama was doing such a bad job that we wouldn’t have another black president for decades, which says a lot about how he saw race and how he saw blackness and whiteness. It’s — so, this is not a new Donald Trump. This is who Donald Trump is.”
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SALEM, Mass. — A Salem, Massachusetts-based organization called The Satanic Temple is accusing Twitter of discriminating against it on religious grounds.
Satanic Temple founder Lucien Greaves filed a complaint in March with the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, saying Twitter wrongly suspended its accounts after someone tweeted a threat to the organization. The Boston Globe reports Twitter has restored the accounts but without the “verified” status Greaves wants.
An attorney for Greaves says the standards used by Twitter to determine its suspensions and verifications of users is colored by its favouritism toward groups that share the social network’s views.
Twitter says an account is verified if it’s determined to be of public interest.
The Satanic Temple’s building is zoned as an art gallery and is open to the public with art installations, lectures and film screenings.
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Information from: The Boston Globe, http://www.bostonglobe.com
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Washington governor signs package of voter access bills
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Gov. Jay Inslee has signed a package of bills aimed at increasing voter access in Washington state, including a measure to pre-register 16 and 17 year olds and another that allows in-person voter registration to occur the same day of an election.
Under one of the measures signed Monday, starting on July 1, 2019, people can pre-register to vote starting at age 16, though they won't be added to the list of registered voters until the next election at which they'll be 18.
According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, Washington will join 12 states and the District of Columbia in allowing preregistration beginning at age 16. Four other states allow preregistration beginning at age 17, and additional five states have varying rules for when a person may preregister when they near age 18.
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Toronto’s own Drake and fellow rapper Future are being sued by a woman who said she was raped after a concert in Nashville a year ago where the two artists performed, reports TMZ.
The woman is suing the rappers for $25 million U.S. She alleges that a man associated with the Bridgestone Arena told her at the time of Drake and Future’s concert there, a year ago, he could take her backstage to meet the rappers; instead, she was attacked.
The plaintiff in the lawsuit alleges that the artists, as well as the venue and others, should have known that her alleged attacker posed a danger, TMZ says.
Leavy Johnson, 38, was arrested and charged with rape; he is awaiting trial. Local media in Nashville report previously outstanding warrants for Johnson including one for assault.
Sleep is important when it comes to our physical health - not having enough can put you in a bad mood and result in lack of focus.
If poor sleep becomes a recurring thing, you can be at risk of serious medical conditions such as obesity, heart disease and diabetes, according to the NHS.
Most of us need around eight hours of good quality sleep a night, so how can you ensure a restful night’s slumber?
Sleep Foundation says making sure you do a specific thing in the morning can affect your sleep that night.
Making your bed after you get out of it can make for better sleep.
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Macquarie to complete £1.5bn sale of stake in Thames Water
Jet makes emergency landing after passenger lit cigarette
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — A Southwest Airlines jet made an emergency landing in California following reports that a passenger lit up a cigarette in a bathroom.
Southwest says Flight 1250 from Los Angeles to San Francisco was diverted Wednesday.
The plane landed safely at San Jose Mineta International Airport, about 50 miles (80 kilometers) south of San Francisco.
The airline says the passenger accused of smoking was turned over to law enforcement.
The remaining 32 passengers were placed on other aircraft to continue their trips.
For one day a year since 1878, the South Lawn of the White House has been open to the public. And this year, thousands of children will head to the White House for its biggest social event: the annual Easter Egg Roll.
The White House Easter Egg Roll dates back to the presidency of Rutherford B. Hayes and is among the office’s oldest traditions.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Chuying Agro-Pastoral Group Co Ltd
* Says it adopted new accounting policy disclosed by the Ministry of Finance on May 10, regarding subsidy
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BOSTON (AP) - The battle over the proposed sale of dozens of works of art by a Massachusetts museum is headed to the state's highest court.
A single justice of the Supreme Judicial Court is scheduled to hear from both sides of the dispute Tuesday.
The Berkshire Museum in Pittsfield says it needs to sell the 40 pieces of art, including works by Norman Rockwell, to stay open and refocus its mission.
Several people opposed to the sale say the art is a public resource.
Lawyers for both sides will be given 10 minutes to speak to the court.
The museum last month won the support of Attorney General Maura Healey to petition the court for permission to allow the sale, expected to raise up to $60 million.
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Chef, cookbook author and restaurateur Jet Tila is stopping by the TODAY kitchen to share two of his favorite Asian-inspired grilling recipes. He shows us how to make Thai-style salad with marinated grilled beef and chicken satay skewers with peanut sauce.
"This recipe is a 2-for-1, meaning it's two recipes in one. It's a great marinade for any meat you like to slap on the grill — like steaks, pork chops, or even lamb chops," says Tila. "And it's a great Thai dressing that you can use on way more than just lettuces. You can use it on anything you would call a salad."
"This recipe is super fast and easy for summer cookouts. Kids also love these flavorful and easy-to-eat skewers."
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In an exclusive interview, Academy Award-winning filmmaker Michael Moore joins Lawrence O'Donnell to react to this weekend's violent white supremacist rally in Charlottesville and the murder of Heather Heyer. He doubles down on his commitment to resisting Trump.
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Barcelona's Lionel Messi endured the draw with Argentina on Friday morning
Barcelona star Messi started in the 0-0 draw with Peru in the early hours of Friday morning - a result that serenely dented their World Cup qualification hopes.
But Dybala was benched for the crunch game in Buenos Aires.
Argentina recorded six shots on target and also hit the woodwork but failed to break through a stout Peru defence.
After the game Dybala said: “It is not easy to play with Messi because we play the same way.”
Fans in Argentina have taken that as a criticism of the Barcelona superstar.
But Argentina boss Jorge Sampaoli has moved to soothe the tensions between his two strikers.
“I don't see what Dybala said as being bad - he said he was happy to play alongside Messi, but he just did not find his place,” Sampaoli said.
BARDWELL, Ky. (AP) - A former Kentucky teacher accused of an inappropriate relationship with a student has pleaded guilty to amended charges.
The Paducah Sun reports Zachary Sims pleaded guilty Thursday in Carlisle Circuit Court to two counts of wanton endangerment and one count of tampering with physical evidence. Commonwealth Attorney Mike Stacy said the charges were amended because the two didn't have sex.
Sims agreed to a probated sentence of five years per charge and could serve 15 years in prison if he violates terms. Sims won't have to register as a sex offender and an official misconduct charge was dismissed.
Sims previously pleaded guilty to unlawful use of electronic means to induce a minor to engage in sexual activity. He taught physical education at Carlisle County schools.
Sentencing is scheduled March 1.
Information from: The Paducah Sun, http://www.paducahsun.com
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MIAMI — Brian Beard Jr. hit two 3-pointers in the final three seconds to give Florida International a come-from-behind 71-68 win over Louisiana Tech in a wild finish to a Conference USA battle on Saturday night.
Beard tied the game at 68-68 on a 3-pointer with 2.7 seconds left. Jy’lan Washington turned the ball over on ensuing in-bounds play, giving FIU the ball near mid-court. Beard caught the in-bounds mass near the jump circle, dribbled twice and launched a desperation shot that connected at the buzzer for the win.
Beard, who scored 23 points to spur the Panthers 76-70 win over Southern Miss Thursday, finished with 19 points and dished 10 assists. Eric Lockett scored 15 points and Trejon Jacob added another 12 for FIU (11-13, 5-6).
Amorie Archibald got the Bulldogs even with a free throw with 1:04 left and Washington and Oliver Powell each hit two from the line to put LaTech up, 68-65 with :10 left.
Jacobi Boykins had 13 points and Archibald added another 12 to lead Louisiana Tech (14-10, 5-6).
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The 2016 NFL regular season has ended, and that means the playoffs are just a week away.
The wild-card round will kick off the action Saturday and Sunday with a total of four games. For the first time since 2002, the defending AFC and NFC champions — in this case, the Carolina Panthers and Denver Broncos — both missed the playoffs.
Here are the final playoff seeds and determined matchups for the AFC and NFC.
AFC
Wild Card
No. 6 Miami Dolphins at No. 3 Pittsburgh Steelers
No. 5 Oakland Raiders at No. 4 Houston Texans
Divisional
Texans/Raiders/Dolphins at No. 1 New England Patriots
Steelers/Texans/Raiders at No. 2 Kansas City Chiefs
NFC
Wild Card
No. 6 Detroit Lions at No. 3 Seattle Seahawks
No. 5 New York Giants at No. 4 Green Bay Packers
Divisional
Packers/Lions/Giants at No. 1 Dallas Cowboys
Packers/Giants/Seahawks at No. 2 Atlanta Falcons
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Parts of Western Montana were breathing a little easier this morning after weekend thunderstorms brought with them cooler temperatures and increased humidity.
U-S Highway 12 west of Lolo has been re-opened on a limited basis after being closed yesterday due to the Lolo Peak Fire.
About 30 coal cars in a Montana Rail Link freight train derailed this weekend along the Clark Fork River in northwestern Montana.
Evacuation warnings for the Liberty Fire burning near Arlee have been lifted as of noon today.
A fast-moving fire north of Three Forks has prompted an evacuation notice.
A leading neo-Nazi website that targeted a Montana woman late last year has been dropped by two website registration companies.
Montana’s health care co-op, one of America’s few remaining alternatives to traditional health insurance, resumed accepting new enrollees Sunday
ZURICH, March 30 Lonza Group AG will ask shareholders at next month's annual general meeting for permission to issue up to 2.3 billion Swiss francs ($2.3 billion) in new shares to finance its acquisition of U.S. capsule maker Capsugel, the Swiss pharmaceutical supplier said on Thursday.
Lonza expects to give further details on the rights offering on or around April 25, the company said in a statement announcing the invitation to its April 25 AGM.
Basel-based Lonza is paying for the $5.5 billion Capsugel deal through a mixture of new shares and debt, and will communicate the exact split of the financing at a later date. In February, it raised gross proceeds of 865 million francs through an accelerated bookbuilding.
($1 = 0.9971 Swiss francs)
(Reporting by Joshua Franklin)
PHOTO GALLERY: Indy Fuel v. Toledo Walleye 2/3/2018
The Indy Fuel lose to the Toledo Walleye 4-2 Saturday, February 3, 2018 at Indiana Farmers Coliseum in Indianapolis, IN. The Indy Fuel held its annual Blackhawks Night with special guests Jim Cornelison (Blackhawks Anthem Singer), Daniel Carcillo (former Chicago Blackhawk), Tommy Hawk (Blackhawks mascot), and the Chicago Blackhawks Ice Girls. (Rachel Lewis – Inside Hockey)
The Homeless Stand Down event in Cleveland provided resources to those in need on Saturday. (Source WOIO)
The Homeless Stand Down event in Cleveland provided resources to those in need on Saturday. The group was expecting 1,500 guests.
Guests had access to social service providers, haircuts, medical screenings, live entertainment, professional portraits, breakfast and lunch. Clothing for the winter, personal care kits and bus passes were also available.
Earlier this week Hands On Northeast Ohio was campaigning on their Facebook page for people to donate coats for the event.
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VISTA (CBS 8/CNS) - A man accused in the stabbing death of a plumber at a construction site in Oceanside pleaded not guilty Monday to a murder charge and was ordered held on $3 million bail.
Mikhail Schmidt, 30, of Oceanside, was arrested about 5 p.m. Thursday in the 900 block of The Strand, a few blocks from the under-construction home on Windward Way where the victim's body was found about 12 hours earlier, said Oceanside police Lt. Valencia Saadat.
Jacob Laughlin Bravo, 37, was discovered in a trailer on the site in a pool of blood. Police said Bravo's body had "obvious signs of traumatic injury," but a motive for the slaying remains under investigation.
Schmidt faces 26 years to life in prison if convicted of murder with a knife-use allegation.
A readiness conference is scheduled for April 10 and a preliminary hearing for May 1.
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ARLINGTON, Va. — Dozens of environmentalists and others are speaking out against a proposal from the Environmental Protection Agency that would roll back regulations governing the disposal of ash generated by coal-burning power plants.
The EPA is holding its one and only public hearing about the proposal Tuesday at an Arlington, Virginia, hotel. The Trump administration says the new rules could save utilities $100 million annually in compliance costs and give states more flexibility in enforcement.
Environmental groups, though, say coal ash can pose significant risks to a clean drinking water supply if it is disposed of improperly and leaches into the groundwater or spills into rivers. They say regulations imposed at the end of the Obama administration are just now taking practical effect and should be allowed to continue.
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The Belgian MEP, who is co-chair of the Green Party, took a swipe at the Budget Commissioner and said he “should really have learnt” from the mistakes made in the past.
Speaking to euronews, Mr Lamberts said: “He should’ve shut up. You don’t expect a Commissioner to basically confirm by his expression the worst suspicions of the eurosceptics.
“He’s running the budget negotiation, which is a huge dossier. So, I think it would be disruptive for the European Union for him to resign.
“But this is really unfortunate. Let’s recognise it. Gunther Oettinger already has had such slippages in the past and, well, he should really have learnt from that.”
The Arizona Department of Corrections says the death of a state prison inmate is being investigated as a suspected gang-related homicide.
The department says 30-year-old Christopher M. Bendel had multiple stab wounds when he was found in a large outdoor recreation enclosure at the Eyman prison complex in Florence.
According to the department, several inmate-made weapons were recovered at the scene and DOC criminal investigators "have reasonable cause to suspect gang-related foul play may have been involved."
Bendel was sentenced to eight years in prison for a Maricopa County conviction for armed robbery.
He previously was in prison briefly in 2010 on a conviction for discharging a firearm within city limits.
Bendel's DOC inmate profile says he was scheduled to be released in July.
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Tropical storm Gert formed late Sunday afternoon around 500 miles southwest of Bermuda. The storm could strengthen some as it turns north and northeast and away from the southeast coast. The storm stays out the sea and poses no threat to the Coastal Empire and Low Country.
There is an area of low pressure producing showers and thunderstorms several hundreds miles WSW of the Cabo Verde Islands. Storm Team 3 is keeping an eye on this area for potential tropical development. The National Hurricane Center says there is low chance of this storm becoming tropical in the next 2 days, but that there is high chance of tropical development in the next 5 days.
Long before winning a GRAMMY for producing tracks on Christina Aguilera's fifth studio album Back to Basics and collaborating with some of today's hottest artists, DJ Premier was cutting it up alongside the late Guru in the legendary hip-hop duo Gang Starr. Jumpstarting his producing career circa 1986, Premier takes us back to his musical roots and first piece of equipment.
While breaking down the intricacies of producing and how he began with an E-mu SP-1200—he coins "the weapon of choice"—to implementing the MPC Renaissance into today's software oriented equipment, Premier dives into the "creative space" relationship he had with Guru.
"It was around 1992 when I started saying 'you know what? I can definitely produce anyone'," he tells Fuse. "I had already told Guru 'I'll always be in Gang Starr with you, but I want to be able to produce outside the group' he said 'that's fine because I'm going to do other projects that I want to do outside the group as well.'"
Five female kitchen workers in Boston are detailing a sexual harassment lawsuit they’re filing against a national restaurant chain.
The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights and Economic Justice, which represents the women, says the lawsuit being addressed Tuesday highlights the plight of women in low-wage positions like dishwashers, cleaners and cooks.
It comes as allegations of sexual misconduct have roiled American politics, media, film and other white-collar industries.
The lawyers’ committee, a Boston-based nonprofit, says the lawsuit alleges a workplace filled with “lewd behavior, sexually inappropriate comments and unwanted touching.”
The woman and their attorneys are expected to speak Tuesday. The committee hasn’t named the women or the restaurant chain yet.
Celebrity chef Mario Batali stepped away from his restaurant empire Monday after four women accused him of inappropriate touching.
Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has returned to the Indian capital after wrapping up a series of political meetings which began immediately upon her arrival on Thursday and continued right till her departure today.
Indian Embassy Tweets EAM @SushmaSwaraj departs for India on conclusion of a successful visit.
Meanwhile, the Indian Embassy in Nepal has dubbed the visit as a successful one through a twitter post.
During her stay, Swaraj called on the President of Nepal and the Prime Minister in separate meetings. She also met with leaders of major political parties.
CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli was the first Nepali politicians that Swaraj met, soon after her arrival.
CPN Maoist Centre Chair Pushpa Kamal Dahal had a one-on-one meeting with the Indian Foreign Minister this morning which lasted over an hour.
On her arrival, Swaraj had said that there is no agenda behind her visit and that she is here to meet her friends.
WASHINGTON, June 14 (Reuters) - A U.S. Justice Department lawyer said at a court hearing Wednesday it could take "weeks or months" before regulators decide whether to approval a software fix for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV diesel vehicles.
In May, the Justice Department sued Fiat Chrysler, accusing the Italian-American automaker of illegally using software to bypass emission controls in 104,000 diesel vehicles sold since 2014. Fiat Chrysler hopes regulators will quickly approve the company's proposed software update as part of certifying 2017 diesel models to allow them to go on sale. (Reporting by David Shepardson; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
FILE - In this July 25, 2017 file photo, Jordan Klepper, host of the new Comedy Central talk show "The Opposition with Jordan Klepper," answers a question during the 2017 Television Critics Association Summer Press Tour at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif. Klepper is planning a slumber party for young activists pushing for action on gun control. Klepper plans to host Thursday's episode on March 22, 2018, of his show, "The Opposition," from a bedroom of a private home in Bethesda, Maryland. That's where young people are gathering in preparation for Saturday's march on Washington to oppose gun violence. Photo by Chris Pizzello
One person was taken to the hospital after a near-drowning at a YMCA in the Ballantyne area of southern Mecklenburg County.
The incident happened around 3:15 p.m. at the Morrison Family YMCA on the 9400 block of Bryan Farms Road. Medic said one person was taken to Carolinas Medical Center with serious injuries.
The victim's name and current condition have not been released.
No other details about the incident have been made available.
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What are some of your favorite happy Father’s Day images?
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The holiday is celebrated on the third Sunday of June every year, which will land this coming Sunday, June 18 in 2017, or in four days. It is viewed by many as an important time when efforts are made to see family and show your dad how much you love him.
In honor of Father’s Day, we have compiled eight of the best images for you to share online via social media, including Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Pick one over the next few slides, and show the men in your family how important they are to you.
Also, check out 10 of the best high-tech gifts dads will love this year.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday said his presidential physician must decide whether or not to move forward as his nominee to lead the Veterans Affairs department, saying he had not heard about reported allegations of past behavior issues.
Speaking to reporters at a White House news conference, Trump said his pick, Ronny Jackson, was “one of the finest people that I have met” and “a great leader,” but that he did not want to put him through an ugly nomination process in the U.S. Senate.
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Top celebrity birthdays on the 4th of July
Birthday wishes go out to Geraldo Rivera and all the other celebrities with birthdays today. Check out our slideshow below to see more famous people turning a year older on the 4th of July.
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Eight Chinese nationals have been arrested in Plateau State for alleged illegal mining.
The National Security Adviser, NSA, Ali Monguno, ordered the arrest of the miners on Monday at Kampani Zurak village in Bashar chiefdom of Wase Local Government Area of the state.
Also arrested were 12 other Nigerians allegedly involved in illegal mining activities in the area.
The Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Kayode Fayemi, who was in the company of the NSA to the mining sites, said the foreigners and their accomplices would be taken to Abuja.
The minister also declared the alleged chief miner, Abdullahi Usman, popularly known as "Dan China", wanted.
He said the Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, had directed that illegal mine sites in the area be sealed up and the miners arrested.
The 20 illegal miners have been taken into the custody of the police in Jos.
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TORONTO — A man arrested in connection with a deadly van attack in Toronto has been charged with 10 counts of first-degree murder.
Alek Minassian, 25, of Richmond Hill, Ont., is also facing 13 counts of attempted murder.
Minassian appeared in a Toronto court this morning.
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Chattanooga Police Officer Charles Andrew Brock has turned himself into the Hamilton County Jail on a warrant issued by the Signal Mountain Police Department for an incident which occurred on Christmas Day.
Officer Brock was charged with domestic assault following an investigation by the Signal Mountain Police Department.
Officer Brock is an eight-year veteran of the department and was assigned to the Neighborhood Policing Division, Baker Sector.
He is currently on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation.
Officials said, "The Chattanooga Police Department would like to acknowledge the professionalism of the Signal Mountain PD during their investigation of this incident."
The Duchess of Cambridge introduced a bolder wardrobe over the course of the four days, wrapping up today, but it was clear from last night's look that she saved the best for last. On Thursday night, she wore a billowing blush pink gown with satin cape detail by Alexander McQueen, in what was by far her best ever maternity look.
Throughout the Scandinavia tour, she has been incorporating pieces of the British royal family into her looks, wearing pearl drop earrings she inherited from her late mother-in-law Princess Diana, and last night, she wore the same diamond bracelet that Queen Elizabeth wore on her wedding day in 1947.
Kate and Will attended the prestigious event at the Royal Palace in Oslo, hosted by Norway's Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit, whom they have been spending the majority of their time with as they tour the country.
A new community center opened in Tuscaloosa’s West end Saturday.
That area of town hasn't seen a lot of economic growth and a young couple is hoping to change that.
The center has multiple rooms where small business owners, and community organizations can network.
The center will also provide after-school programming to give young kids in the community a positive place to go.
“It means the world that's my purpose you know to help, and I don't think there's any better help you can have to show people how to be an entrepreneur and successful business person. Have these different business owners mentor some of them the youth about how they can learn to have those skills at an early age,” said Owner Chris Glin.
The O.W. Gurley Community Center is opened 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on 1920 25th Avenue Tuscaloosa Al 35401.
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Traffic is stationary on the M5 Exeter-bound due to a medical emergency.
Three miles of queuing traffic are reported between junction 20 for Clevedon and junction 21 for Weston-super-Mare.
Traffic northbound was also previously closed to allow the air ambulance to land. Emergency services are at the scene dealing.
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Big Update on Braun Strowman's WrestleMania Segment, WWE Legend to Wrestle at WM, Vince McMahon Giving More Power to Triple H, WWE Brand Change Plans Leaked, Alexa Bliss Heat with Another RAW Superstar, Must See New Nikki Bella & Lana Bikini Photos, More
It looks like Braun Strowman will not be facing RAW Tag Team Champions The Bar in a Handicap Match at WrestleMania 34.In the video above, RAW General Manager Kurt Angle talks to Cathy Kelley and says he will recognize Braun's win in the tag team battle royal from last week. Angle also says he will give Braun a shot at RAW Tag Team Champions Cesaro & Sheamus at WrestleMania but only if Braun can find a partner.As we've noted, speculation has been that Elias will be put with Braun to form a new tag team at WrestleMania. It will be interesting to see what happens with Braun and his new partner on tonight's RAW from Dallas.Follow Marc on Twitter at @this_is_marc . Send any news, tips or corrections to us by clicking here
Everyone has their own process when it comes to making their special dish. Heck, sometimes family doesn’t even need to know what it is, as long as the food comes out smelling good and tasting right.
With that being said, I wish my eyes could un-see this one video that might’ve ruined tuna salad forever.
Comedian extraordinaire GotDamnZo tried to watch someone make their version of the dish, and the method to their madness caused a few squeamish looks from Zo. Peep the hilarity below and let us know if you’re trying that salad!
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A Pennsylvania man who repeatedly stabbed a woman in an Atlantic City casino parking garage last year has pleaded guilty to attempted murder.
David Legette entered his plea Tuesday as part of a deal with Atlantic County prosecutors. The 54-year-old Bristol Township man faces a 16-year state prison term when he's sentenced July 20.
Authorities say the victim had an active restraining order against Legette when the attack occurred July 2. Prosecutors say Legette stabbed her 19 times, then locked the car doors so she couldn't escape.
As Legette drove in nearby Ventnor, the woman reached out of the window and opened the door from the outside. She then rolled herself out of the car and landed in the middle of the road as Legette drove off. She survived the ordeal.
Former United States secretary of state George Shultz says it is time to stop talking about a two-state solution.
Interviewed by Maariv, Shultz said, "We must stop talking about a two-state solution and embark on a process in which people learn to live together. There is obviously suspicion, but we have to build mutual trust."
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – City police are looking for three people accused of robbing and assaulting a man late Friday.
Destiny Levi-Bennett, 21, of Highspire; Kyree Ross, 23, of Harrisburg; and Jamie Hampton, 41, of Susquehanna Township, are charged with robbery and simple assault.
The victim told police he had broken off a relationship with Levi-Bennett and was later confronted and assaulted by the three suspects.
He said he fell to the ground and was kicked and punched. He said one of the suspects removed his jacket and took his cell phone.
A photo of Hampton was not available.
Anyone with information is asked to call Harrisburg police at 717-558-6900.
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The hectic Christmas schedule is well underway and Arsenal are back in action this midweek.
It's a trip across London to West Ham for the Gunners and Arsene Wenger is set to preview the fixture this morning.
The Arsenal boss will address the media and reveal all about his side's current injury situation, while also likely touching on the other recent media reports.
Mesut Ozil is set to be the subject of new contract talks once again, while Olivier Giroud appears to be in a back-and-forth with his manager over where his future lies.
We will also expect some reaction to the Europa League draw, where Arsenal have been pitted against Swedish minnows Osterunds FK.
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Galway Bay fm newsroom – The Association of Catholic Priests will gather in Tuam next week (Wed 11/7) ahead of the Papal visit.
The theme of the meeting focuses on what the group wants to say to Pope Francis about the Irish Church.
The event is one of four gatherings organised across the country with attendees encouraged to speak openly.
It will take place at the Ard Ri Hotel next Wednesday (July 11th) from 7pm.
Airbus on Tuesday put forward a possible successor to the German army's increasingly outdated fleet of Tornado aircraft, offering to further develop its Eurofighter jets for the Bundeswehr.
"The Eurofighter is already the backbone of the German Air Force and thus a logical option for a medium-term takeover of the Tornado's capabilities," said Airbus sales director Bernhard Brenner.
Brenner added that the Bundeswehr's fleet currently includes 130 Eurofighters and 90 Tornados.
The Bundeswehr is expected to soon retire the Tornado 2025 from its fleet. It remains unclear whether the Eurofighter can take over its functions or whether US-built aircraft will also come be considered.
From Airbus' view, an enhanced Eurofighter could also eventually become the basis for a European fighter jet, part of a security and defense programm agreed to by Germany and France last year.
The company plans to submit a proposed development schedule in June.
Manziel looking to 'have some fun' Friday against Argos
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed international running back Tre Mason, the team announced Wednesday.
Mason spent two seasons in the NFL with the then St. Louis Rams, totaling 765 yards and four rushing touchdowns in 2014. Mason followed that up with 207 yards on the ground the year after before being released by the Rams in 2017.
The 24-year-old was a third-round pick (No. 75 overall) in 2014 out of Auburn.
The Roughriders finished last season at 10-8 to place fourth in the West Division.
EATON, Ohio (AP) - Court records show that an Ohio man who told police he killed his son with a hatchet during a confrontation has been charged with aggravated murder.
Fifty-eight-year-old Gabriel Schaaf, of Lewisburg, is scheduled for an initial appearance Wednesday in Eaton Municipal Court. He also faces a tampering with evidence charge.
Schaaf was arrested last week after investigators found his DNA beneath 29-year-old Jonathan Schaaf's fingernails.
Police say Gabriel Schaaf called 911 in December and reported having found his son's body in their home about 30 miles (48 kilometers) west of Dayton.
The Dayton Daily News reports Schaaf told investigators his son was holding a rifle when he was killed.
Court records don't indicate whether Schaaf has an attorney.
GRAMBLING, La. — Ivy Smith Jr., scored 20 points and Devante Jackson added 15 points and Grambling held on to beat Southern 69-68 on Saturday in the Tigers’ first home game since Jan. 15.
Smith missed 13 of 17 shots from field but made up for it shooting 12 of 15 from the foul line. Nigel Ribiero added 10 points for Grambling (11-12, 7-3 Southwestern Athletic).
With Grambling leading 69-66, Smith fouled Jared Sam with five seconds left after he converted a layup to reduce Southern’s deficit to a point. But Sam missed the potential and-1 chance to tie it and time ran out.
Sam’s layup gave Southern a 41-32 lead with 13:32 left. Grambling later went on an 8-0 run and Jackson tied it at 45 with a dunk. The teams traded leads before Jackson made two foul shots for a 61-60 lead that Grambling never gave up. Ribeiro made two fouls shots for a 69-66 lead with 15 second left.
Sam led Southern (9-14, 5-5) with 23 points on 7-of-10 shooting from the field and 9 of 11 from the free throw line and Aaron Ray scored 14.
Police were called to the sudden death of a man at a property in Peterborough yesterday.
Officers were called to the home in St Margarets Road, Peterborough, at 1.11pm on Tuesday July 3.
A police spokesman said: "A man in his 50s was pronounced dead at the scene.
"Officers attended the property and the death is not being treated as suspicious at this stage."
Authorities say gunmen opened fire on a party bus in the Detroit enclave of Highland Park following a dispute, wounding two people inside.
Police say about 40 people were kicked out a hookah bar in the Detroit suburb of Southfield early Monday for causing a disturbance and two women were arrested for disorderly conduct. Police say some of those kicked out left in a party bus, followed by at least one vehicle.
Police say that when the party bus stopped in Highland Park two men opened fire, spraying the bus and the area nearby with bullets. At least one person shot was listed in critical condition. Passengers fled the bus.
Police say they believe they know the identity of the suspected shooters.
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Assembly fails to resolve school funding crisis Assembly fails to pass an equitable school funding policy. Check out this story on northjersey.com: https://njersy.co/2sYJTX2 As Governor Christie's June 8th deadline came and went, the Assembly once again failed the children of our state by ignoring the most important issue before us - resolving the school funding crisis that is plaguing our taxpayers statewide.
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Officials in Montague County are looking for a man they said evaded two law enforcement agencies on Tuesday.
According to the Montague County Sheriff's Office Facebook page, deputies are looking for Christopher Dellinges.
Dellinges is not as escaped convict, as previously reported.
MCSO officials said Dellinges was last seen in the Bowie area on Wednesday morning.
Montague County Sheriff's deputies attempted to stop Dellinges on Tuesday when a chase ensued.
Follow a spike strip maneuver, Dellinges ditched his vehicle near FM 1749 and FM 455 and took off on foot.
Dellinges is wanted for driving a vehicle without permission and two felony warrants according to the Montague County Sheriff's Office Facebook page.
If you have any information on his whereabouts call the sheriff's office at (940) 894-2871.
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The Artisan Salt Company brand was meticulously designed in-house by SaltWorks using custom components for Grinders and two other product lines. SaltWorks' custom-engineered new packaging, which took 24 months' R&D to perfect, is stunning in looks and impressive in function.
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The Dementia Cafe provides information about living with dementia and other services available locally in an informal and comfortable environment. A Dementia Cafe is also a place to relax, socialise and meet other people with dementia and their carers.
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WATCH: 'SA Needs To See Change' -- Ramaphosa Or Dlamini-Zuma?
The ANC’s national conference starts at Nasrec in the south of Johannesburg on Saturday. Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa and Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma are the two leading candidates to succeed President Jacob Zuma as the party’s leader. We took to the streets of Johannesburg to check the pulse of the people and asked them: Who do you want to win?
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About Richmond support group for people with early onset dementia
The peer support group gives people the opportunity to meet with others who understand some of what they are going through. Run by a facilitator, the sessions offer a chance to ask questions, get information and share experiences in a safe and supportive environment.
BDS Deregulation Premised On Bad Analysis, 8th Circ. Told
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 5:57 PM EDT) -- The Federal Communications Commission’s deregulation of business data services was premised on a faulty competition analysis that “crossed into a world of unsupported speculation,” a handful of consumer lobbying groups recently told the Eighth Circuit.
Public Knowledge, along with the Consumer Federation of America and the New Network Institute, said in a Wednesday amicus brief that the agency turned a blind eye to contradictory evidence and decided that a duopoly market was acceptable for the exclusive internet connections used by institutions with heavy network demands....
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Stephanie Coker has too many reasons to be excited and reports have revealed that a Porche Panama is one of them.
The OAP was reportedly gifted with the luxury sport car worthN38 million by her husband, Olumide Aderinokun.
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LIB reports exclusively that the car was given to Coker as a wedding gift following her traditional wedding which took place in Lagos state on December 30, 2016.
The traditional ceremony was star-studded as expected and even saw Tiwa Savage and estranged husband, Tee Billz in attendance for the first time since their epic split .
Big congrats to her.
White was recalled from the G-League on Monday, Chris Vivlamore of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
White has moved back and forth between the two teams multiple times over the last few days, which appears to be an effort by the Hawks to manage his overall days spent at the NBA level considering his two-way contract limitations. However, despite rejoining the Hawks, White is likely only in line for a minor role off the bench, so he can be avoided for fantasy purposes for the time being.
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The other share economy. A speakerphone call between Karl and Peter Stefanovic, apparently recorded (or, more legally “memorised”) by an Uber driver has prompted two lines of inquiry in the media. First, what did the call reveal? And second, what’s the morality of the Uber driver sharing what he heard with the press?
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April 28 SCANA Corp:
* SCANA Corporation and Santee Cooper amend interim agreement
* Primary amendment is extension of term of agreement through June 26, 2017, subject to bankruptcy procedures
* Co, Santee Cooper announced interim assessment agreement with Westinghouse Electric on nuclear construction project at V.C. Summer amended
* Agreement provides a transition, evaluation period, in which co's unit, Santee Cooper, can continue to make progress at V.C. Summer Nuclear Station
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Florida Senator Marco Rubio has extra security after a possible assassination threat from a Venezuelan lawmaker.
Rubio has been critical of Venezuela's government.
The Miami Herald reported a homeland security memo said Diosdado Cabello may have ordered Rubio's assassination but had no specific information on an actual plot.
Rubio was seen with increased security in both Miami and Washington.
The U.S. believes Cabello controls all of Venezuela’s security forces, according to the Herald.
According to Alliance Police Lt. Jake Henion, “The Alliance Police Department is investigating a motor vehicle rollover crash on the 1600 block of Buchfinck Ave involving one parked vehicle and one vehicle in motion. The only individual involved in the crash was transported to Box Butte General Hospital. It is suspected a seatbelt was not in use during the collision. The cause of the crash is still under investigation.”
LIVE OAK, Fla. (WCTV) — The Florida Department of Corrections Office of Inspector General has criminally charged a former corrections officer.
The FDC Office of Inspector General has charged Susan Penuel on two counts of bribery/unlawful compensation and one count of introduction of contraband.
According to the arrest warrant, Penuel brought contraband directly to an inmate and received payment from inmate’s family on multiple occasions.
FDC says Penuel turned herself into the Suwannee County Jail.
(WCTV Eyewitness News)
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Lebanese ministers attend a cabinet meeting to approve the new electoral law, at the presidential palace, in Baabda area east of Beirut, Lebanon, Wednesday, June 14, 2017. The Lebanese Cabinet approved a new elections law and ... .
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The Kansas City Royals activated catcher Sal Perez from the 10-day disabled list today. He started the year on the shelf after tearing the MCL in his left knee just before Opening Day. They originally said he’d be out 4-6 weeks, but he’s back a bit ahead of schedule following a 9-for-24, two-homer rehab stint.
Last season, he hit .268/.297/.495 with 27 home runs and 80 RBI while ranking among the better defensive backstops in the game. This year the Royals are 5-15 and Drew Butera hasn’t hit a lick as his replacement so, yeah, they’re certainly happy to have him back.
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Calling all students who would like to volunteer for Dino Day at the Museum of Texas Tech University. Help with dinosaur crafts, games, and puppets shows while gaining volunteer hours.
For more information contact Bethany Cheshire – Education Intern at the Museum of Texas Tech University.
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UK-based inventors say they are being held back by difficulties in getting funding for their ideas.
We've been to meet inventors in Berkshire and Hampshire to see the creations that may never hit the market.
MEXICO CITY (AP) - Mexico's governmental human rights agency says municipal police were complicit in at least 38 abductions and killings in the town of Allende in northern Coahuila state, near the U.S. border.
The National Human Rights Commission issued a recommendation Monday calling on authorities to make amends to the victims' families and ensure they could return to Allende.
The commission said the Zetas drug cartel carried out the killings "with the authorization, support or acquiescence" of local police.
From March 18-20 of 2011, the Zetas sent gunmen and local police to round up everyone who shared a certain last name in the town. They were punishing someone they believed had betrayed them.
The precise number of people who disappeared is unknown, but estimates vary from a few dozen to several hundred.
BALATON, Minn. (AP) — A Minnesota company has announced details of its plans for a $50 million commercial shrimp production operation in the southwestern part of the state.
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The Colorado Mammoth is raising another number to the Pepsi Center rafters.
John Grant Jr.’s No. 24 will be retired at 7 p.m. March 24 prior to the Mammoth’s game against the Vancouver Stealth.
Grant retired as Major Lacrosse League’s all-time goal scorer with 318. After seven years in Colorado, he left as the team’s all-time leader in goals (235), and finished second in assists (317) and points (552).
“My body retired in 2009, but I think my heart just finally couldn’t propel myself to play anymore,” Grant said in April 2017. “I took a nasty hit in indoor for the Mammoth this year and got a concussion, and the risk of trying to come back is just not worth it.”
Grant’s jersey will be the fourth to be lifted to the rafters by the Mammoth, joining Gary Gait (No. 22), Brian Langry (6) and Gavin Prout (9).
L’Arche Halifax will hold their art show and sale beginning April 21st at the St. Agnes Church Hall.
Authorities: 6 injured in off-road vehicle crash in Indiana
PETERSBURG, Ind. (AP) — Authorities say six teenagers were injured in a crash involving two off-road vehicles in southwestern Indiana.
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources says two of the six teens were hospitalized following the crash Saturday in Pike County.
Conservation officers say in a statement that the four-wheelers collided when one of the vehicles slowed down and driver of the other ORV rear-ended it. The DNR says the teenagers were ages 13 to 15 and they weren't wearing helmets or safety gear.
The DNR says one of the hospitalized teens had head and arm injuries. The other had scrapes and a wrist injury.
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I’m still at it with my plein air abstract landscapes. Today Inwent out and basically did an oil sketch and a start to this painting outside and then came in and finished from my memory of the place. I’m not sure it’s finished yet. And I’m hoping it doesn’t look like a total mess.
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - Haima Automobile Group Co Ltd:
* SAYS IT SOLD 10,573 VEHICLES IN JAN, DOWN 51.06 PERCENT Y/Y Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2nAmE3H Further company coverage: (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
Geoffrey Scott “Jeff” Biggers 59 of Bowling Green died at Medical Center of Bowling Green on Tuesday, February 14, 2017.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete but are under the direction of A. F. Crow & Son Funeral Home.
Police have warned that they have been dealing with reports of robberies in South Queensferry over the course of the weekend.
Officers took to Facebook to warn that would-be thieves were attempting to break into to a number of huts and garages across town.
A police spokesperson has warned householders to check their outbuildings - and to make sure that these are well locked to avoid theft.
Anyone with information relating to the thefts is asked to contact police on 101.
Alternatively, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. All calls can be made free and you will not be asked to leave your name or your details.
NEW DELHI: Rahul Gandhi has been elected unopposed as Congress president, party’s central election authority head Mullappally Ramachandran announced here today.
Rahul Gandhi will collect the certificate formally declaring his ascension to the post on December 16, he told reporters here.
The 47-year-old scion of the Nehru-Gandhi family was the lone candidate in the fray.
Rahul Gandhi succeeds his mother Sonia Gandhi, who remained in the post for 19 years.
The CEA received a total of 89 nomination papers proposing Rahul Gandhi’s name for the top post. All the nomination papers were found to be valid, Ramachandran said.
“Since the withdrawal of date/time is over and as there is only one candidate (Rahul), as per Article XVII (d) of the Constitution of Indian National Congress, I hereby declare Shri Rahul Gandhi elected as president of the Indian National Congress,” Ramachandran said.
Rahul Gandhi became the vice-president of the party in January 2013.-PTI
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Moore Township police warn resident of a phone scam where a caller is soliciting donations for the local fire department.
Two residents told police that a male called them and said the fire department doesn't have the money to operate and needs donations.
An officer spoke with the Klecknersville Rangers Volunteer Fire Company chief and assistant chief and they said the department isn't making phone solicitations, according to a news release.
"Once again, do not share any personal information to individuals who are soliciting money over the phone," police said.
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BJP veteran LK Advani on Tuesday extended greetings to all countrymen, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on the occasion of 70th Independence Day.
"My good wishes to all. On this day, I wish all of you attain greatest success in life," he told reporters after hoisting the national flag at his official residence here.
Asked what expectations he has from Modi, Advani said his "best wishes were with all and all should attain success in their lives".
"This is what I can say. I need not say anything else. Let today be an auspicious day for all. God's blessings continue to be upon you all the time," he said.
NORFOLK, Va. – Funhouse Fest, which is sponsored by the Virginia Arts Festival, will be June 22-23, 2018, announced the organization.
Funhouse Fest will be on the Lawn of the Art Museum of Colonial Williamsburg, and is an outdoor music festival that gathers award-winning artist for a weekend of music.
The festival is curated by Bruce Hornsby, who is a Grammy winning singer-songwriter and multi instrument musician.
The festivals name “Funhouse” honors Hornsby’s 1998 song, of the same name.
Two of the headlining acts that you will see at the Funhouse Fest are Alison Krauss and The Wood Brothers.
Tickets for Funhouse Fest will go on sale Friday, February 2 at 10:00 am.
Patrons may purchase 2-day packages or single day tickets online at www.FunhouseFest.com, by phone at 757-282-2822 or in person at the Virginia Arts Festival Box Office at 440 Bank St., Norfolk, VA.
BANGOR, Mich. (AP)  Six western Michigan teachers have been reprimanded and a school secretary has resigned after they were secretly videoed saying whether they would have sex with, marry or kill certain co-workers and students.
WOOD-TV and WZZM-TV report that the six-minute cellphone video featuring the Bangor district staff was recorded at a tavern in Bangor in January.
The woman who posted the video on YouTube told WOOD-TV she didn't record it. Her connection to the district is unclear.
District attorney Robert Huber told parents at a Bangor Board of Education meeting Monday that no students were named in the video.
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Police Chief Tommy Simpson told WZZM-TV that a school staffer felt threatened by the video and filed a complaint. No criminal charges have been filed.
Bangor is 50 miles southwest of Grand Rapids.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Police Department is searching for a missing teen who is feared to be endangered.
Police say 15-year-old Antearia Moss was dropped off at school in the 1800 block of Pennsylvania Monday morning.
However, she was not at the school when it let out.
She was last seen getting into a burgundy Chrysler Sebring.
Police say the vehicle could belong to a known sex trafficker.
Moss was wearing a white uniform shirt, brown pants, silver shoes and a brown denim jacket.
If you know where Moss is, you can contact the Memphis Police Department at (901)-545-2677.
All calls are confidential.
Royal Blood were featured on the event's opening day, which was headlined by the Red Hot Chili Peppers and included sets by Imagine Dragons, Chance The Rapper and DJ Hardwell, among others.
The event's third and final day (March 18) was cancelled due to severe weather including heavy storms, lightning, and winds. Royal Blood continue a series of South American dates this month before heading to Australia and New Zealand in late April; the group will launch a US tour in Brooklyn, NY on May 28.
Recorded in Brussels, Belgium with producer Joylon Thomas and London, UK with co-producer Tom Dalgety, the band's second album debuted atop the UK charts upon its release last June. Watch the performance here.
Scotland matched their best finish in the Six Nations, and delivered some glorious moments, but they still have improvements to make. Reporter Kheredine Idessane delivers the verdict on Scotland's campaign. While BBC Scotland Sport correspondent Tom English picks over the highs and the lows of Scotland's championship: Scots' memories to cherish and forget
The Chicago Cubs have hired Ann Weiser as vice president of human resources. In this role, Weiser will oversee the organization's talent strategy, including talent acquisition and development, associate engagement and retention, performance management and compensation and benefits.
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Chicago pop artist Ravyn Lenae is gearing up for the release of a new EP. Entitled CRUSH, it’s due out on January 26th via 323 Music Group/Atlantic Records.
The first single, “Sticky”, highlights Lenae’s nimble falsetto, which crisply leaps between verses decrying the “sticky icky” nature of a toxic relationship. “It’s about being stuck to someone and knowing you shouldn’t be,” she says of the song in a press release. “The person is not really nice to you; he’s actually a little mean. Even though you know that, you take him back all the time. He’s sticky.”
Listen to it below.
CRUSH was produced by Steve Lacy (Kendrick Lamar, The Internet), who contributes to two of the EP’s five tracks. Lenae is currently touring North America with CoSigned R&B singer SZA.
CRUSH Tracklist:
01. Sticky
02. Closer (ODE 2 U)
03. Computer Luv (feat. Steve Lacy)
04. The Night Song
05. 4 Leaf Clover (feat. Steve Lacy)
The wife of a detained Chinese human rights lawyer says she has been prevented from leaving her neighborhood in the latest apparent case of extra-legal harassment of those who fall afoul of the ruling Communist Party.
Xu Yan tweeted Thursday that she had been followed from her apartment by police officers who stopped her leaving by taxi by telling the drivers not to take her.
Xu's husband, Yu Wensheng, was grabbed by police on Jan. 19 while preparing to take his 13-year-old son to school and has been charged with the loosely defined crime of inciting subversion.
During a visit to Beijing last week, German Chancellor Angela Merkel met with Xu and Li Wenzhu, the wife of another detained lawyer, Wang Quanzhang.
OTTAWA—The Liberal government says it will introduce legislation to erase past convictions for sexual activity with a same-sex partner under what Prime Minister Justin Trudeau calls historical, unjust laws.
Trudeau says his government will also apologize for the wrongs of the past committed against gay, lesbian and transgender Canadians.
The prime minister made the announcement on Parliament Hill after he and two of his cabinet colleagues raised the Pride, transgender Pride, and Canada 150 Pride flags.
Trudeau said his government is committed to acknowledging and addressing historical injustices experienced by Canadians for expressing their gender identity.
The government says the legislation, expected to be introduced later this year, will also remove discriminatory Criminal Code provisions regarding consensual sexual activity that have been deemed unconstitutional.
The International Academy of Dance will present a new production of “Peter Pan,” with four performances Saturday and Sunday at the Colligan Theater at the Tannery Arts Center in Santa Cruz, featuring Melissa Palumbo and Kaysha Hatfield, among others. The showtimes are 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. each day.
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Chehaw announced earlier this week that construction on the new splash pad has been delayed.
WATERBURY – A diverse crowd of about 130 gathered in Library Park on Thursday night to reject racism and hate in response to white nationalists who thronged to Charlottesville, Va., on Saturday. The rally in Virginia was marked by violence,…
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A female student at the party said, "I had a bad day until I got drunk."
The police did not fail. The mayor and city councillors of Waterloo failed.
They failed to say "Enough is enough," and announce that Ezra Avenue ― and no other street within the city ― shall be taken over by revellers.
Instead of wasting taxpayers' hard-earned dollars to finance an army of police/ambulance/fire for a one-day disgrace on Ezra Avenue, put it toward restoring the City of Waterloo's crumbling infrastructure.
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I am encouraging all Darien residents to strongly consider voting for Democrat Rob Richards for first selectman. Rob has a record of working successfully in a bipartisan way to meet the needs of our community. He has shown his ability to work hard to achieve his goals while finding respect and admiration from both Democrats and Republicans. As example, his outreach to the community was central to the successful installation of lights at the Darien High School. And which demonstrated his creative way to succeed while answering the questions and needs of the community. Rob will bring a fresh perspective along with his passion for Darien. I hope you will join me in voting for Rob Richards for First Selectman.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House on Monday said the Justice Department was reviewing its options after a federal judge denied a request by President Donald Trump's administration to enforce his ban on transgender troops while the government appeals an order blocking it.
"The Department of Justice is currently reviewing the legal options to ensure the president's directive is implemented," White House spokeswoman Sarah Sanders told reporters.
(Reporting by Roberta Rampton; Writing by Katanga Johnson; Editing by Tim Ahmann)
A Met Office warning is in place for icy conditions across Sussex today (Monday December 11).
Parts of Sussex are seeing some snow but the main concern is a mixture of rain and sleet.
The Met Office says: “Some injuries are possible from slips and falls on icy surfaces and there will probably be some icy patches on untreated roads and cycle paths.
“Some roads and railways are likely to be affected with longer and more difficult journeys.
Overnight, the rain is set to clear but it will be freezing, causing possible problems on some minor roads.
The forecast for Tuesday is sunshine, although the temperature is set to hover around freezing.
Wednesday is milder with the temperature lifting to around 8degC.
On 'America's Newsroom,' Rep. John Ratcliffe says the dossier was a central part of what was submitted to court.
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The Frankfurt zoo is showing off its first lion cubs in 15 years.
The mother, Zarina, gave birth to triplets April 14, and kept a close eye on her offspring as they took their first steps in the zoo’s lion enclosure on Wednesday.
The father, 12-year-old Kumar, is being kept apart from 6-year-old Zarina and the cubs until zookeepers are sure that the mother will tolerate his presence. The Asian lion cubs haven’t yet been named, and keepers believe — but aren’t yet sure — that two of them are male.
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Willie Nelson is feeling better after breathing problems forced him to cut his concert short on Sunday (Aug. 13) at USANA Amphitheater in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Related: Report of Willie Nelson Death is a Hoax — Again
The 84-year-old singer left the stage early on in his set and was taken to a local hospital, reports Billboard. Hours later, he tweeted a note to fans to let them know that he was feeling better.
“This is Willie,” he wrote. “I am sorry to have to cut the SLC show short tonight. The altitude got to me I am feeling better now & headed for lower ground.”
Nelson canceled several shows in 2017 due to a bad cold and earlier this month he was the target of the second death hoax this year. In a statement to Radio.com on August 3, Nelson’s publicist confirmed that the singer, “Is still not dead again today. He is fine.”
The singer also addressed the death hoaxes on his most recent album God’s Problem Child with the tongue-in-cheek song, “Still Not Dead.”
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May 2 T-mobile Us Inc:
* T-Mobile announces plans for real nationwide mobile 5G
* T-Mobile U.S. Inc - will use a portion of its $8 billion, low-band 600 mhz spectrum to deliver 5G coverage
* Says 5G rollout is expected to begin in 2019 with a target of 2020 for full nationwide coverage
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Windsor police are still looking for witnesses after a minivan struck and killed a pedestrian Friday afternoon.
It happened around 1:55 p.m. in the intersection of Goyeau Street and Elliott Street East. Officers arrived to find firefighters and paramedics tending to a 56-year-old man.
Police said a silver Dodge Caravan had struck the pedestrian in the intersection. He was taken to hospital where he later died.
Investigators want to speak to any potential witnesses who have yet to come forward.
Anyone with information can call Windsor police at 519-255-6700 ext. 4000 or Crime Stoppers at 519-258-8477 (TIPS). You can also leave tips online at catchcrooks.com
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On the first day of IBM Think 2018 , the company's flagship conference, IBM has unveiled what it claims is the world's smallest computer . It's smaller than a grain of salt and features the computer power of the x86 chip from 1990. Mashable first spotted this gem:
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Reimer will be the road starter Monday against the Red Wings.
This matchup will likely be quite enticing the Wings, and those who have Detroit players on their fantasy teams. Reimer has a 3.81 GAA and a .888 save percentage this season, and he's allowed at least three goals in his last five contests.
FILE - In this Nov. 29, 2015 file photo Manchester United's Ashley Young, left, fights for the ball against Swansea City's Ki Sung-Yeung during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Swansea City at Old Trafford Stadium, Manchester, England.South Korea has called up English Premier League stars Son Heung-min and Ki Sung-yeung for vital 2018 World Cup qualifiers against Iran and Uzbekistan. Jon Super,File AP Photo
The Rail Corporation (DMRC) on Monday decided to keep the parking lots at all the stations of closed, keeping in mind security concerns ahead of on Tuesday.
According to the statement by DMRC, parking facilities will not be available outside the Metro stations from 6 am on Monday i.e, August 14, 2017, till 2 pm on Tuesday i.e, August 15, 2017, keeping in mind the security measures adopted on the occasion of
They have also issued an order instructing all the contractors to clean up the parking space, keeping in mind the spirit of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.
In addition to it, they have asked their officials to inspect the parking facilities.
Earlier, the Delhi Traffic Police on Sunday issued an order stating that traffic restrictions will be in place on Tuesday.
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DUCHESNE COUNTY, Utah — A man was flown to University Hospital in Salt Lake City Saturday after crashing his motorcycle and falling about 150 feet during a ride in Duchesne County.
According to the Utah Highway Patrol, it happened near mile post 30 on SR-150, also known as Mirror Lake Hwy.
The victim, a man in his 60s, was riding with a group of friends when he lost control of his motorcycle as he negotiated a curve, a statement from UHP said.
The motorcycle hit the gravel on the shoulder and went off the right side of the road, the statement said.
“The [victim] fell off the motorcycle towards the top of the hill, but he fell approximately 150 feet. The motorcycle continued to the bottom of the hill, approximately 200 feet,” the statement said.
The man’s injuries are not believed to be life-threatening, according to UHP.
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Join us as The Iron Horse Hotel hosts our annual Artisan Market in The Yard. Come browse some of Milwaukee’s finest handmade goods and get a jump start on your holiday shopping. Vendors will be offering a variety of unique gifts, ranging from candles to handmade leather items. Warm up with hot-and-boozy drink specials and menu offerings from The Yard, ensuring a picture-perfect fall day.
Cody Carras with Amalfi Estates and JB Campise of Jon Brent Design are hosting a Charity Ride for the American Cancer Society at SoulCycle in Brentwood on Saturday, April 22. The ride begins at 1 p.m. and will last about 45 minutes.
Participants are urged to arrive early at the cycling studio (11640 San Vicente). Light refreshments and snacks will be served afterwards.
There are three ways to support the American Cancer Society: 1.) Buy a single rider ticket ($50) and ride in the class; 2.) Donate by going to the “tickets” tab at the EventBrite site, click on the ticket tab and enter a donation amount; or 3) Purchase a ticket for a member of the ACS.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Several pigs that were left four years ago on a small island within the California Delta have become the center of residents’ debate after an animal-rights group took them off the island.
The Sacramento Bee reports (http://bit.ly/2rrcszq ) 10 people from Farm Sanctuary used a trailer and barge on Tuesday to ferry six pigs off the island under the land owner’s permission. Susie Coston, the group’s national shelter director, says the pigs were not in good health and were being mistreated, but residents in the area disagree.
Several boaters have been feeding the pigs and say on the island, the animals are truly “free.”
Delta boater Erlyn Lucas-Payne says the pigs were “stolen,” not “rescued.” But Coston says the pigs starved in the winter and were fed beer in the summer.
The pigs were taken to UC Davis for veterinary care.
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Information from: The Sacramento Bee, http://www.sacbee.com
Amy Gill joins WKOW with six years of experience in sports broadcasting.
Most recently she was a sports director in Baton Rouge, Louisiana covering the LSU Tigers, New Orleans Saints and others.
She's also worked in central California, central Pennsylvania and Idaho. During her time in sports, Gill has been fortunate enough to cover two Super Bowls, other NFL games, the MLB playoffs, SEC, Big Ten and Mountain West Sports.
Gill hails from California, but was born in the Midwest. She's excited to be back in the area once again covering Wisconsin, the Packers, and other Badger state sports. If you have a story idea for her, please e-mail her at agill@wkow.com.
April 12 Maruei Department Store Co Ltd
* Says Kowa Company, Ltd offered a takeover bid for 39.8 million shares of the company, aiming to fully acquire the company
* Offered purchase price at 128 yen per share
* Offering period from April 13 to May 29
* Settlement on June 5
* Says the company may be delisted from Tokyo Stock Exchange
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Two police officers were injured late Tuesday during a police chase that started in the Lawndale neighborhood and ended near the Pullman neighborhood.
Just after 11:45 p.m. Tuesday, officers tried to stop a silver SUV for a traffic violation in the 4200 block of West Cullerton Street in the Lawndale neighborhood on the West Side. The driver of the SUV took off, prompting a police chase through the city.
Officers who were pursuing the SUV collided with an Uber driver in the 1500 block of West Roosevelt Road in the University Village/Little Italy neighborhood.
Two officers were taken in good condition to Stroger Hospital, the Chicago Fire Department said. There weren't any other reported injuries.
The SUV that police had been pursuing continued fleeing from officers. The driver was eventually stopped by officers near 115th Street and Doty Avenue on the Far South Side, police said.
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Minister Davies on Agoa deal, how to best industrialise Brics
South African minister of Trade and Industry, Rob Davies is hosting his BRICS counters, just outside Johannesburg. The meetings are focussed on Inclusive Growth and Shared Prosperity for BRICS nations and the 4th Industrial Revolution. This is what Minister Rob Davies had to put forward to CNBC Africa following the meeting. https://www.cnbcafrica.com/videos/
A Tennessee sheriff's deputy was fatally shot during an altercation Wednesday, and police were searching for a suspect believed to be "armed and dangerous," authorities said. (May 30) AP
A team of researchers from the New Jersey Institute of Technology in Newark, NJ in collaboration with their colleagues from the University of Oklahoma in Norman, OK have demonstrated a novel image-based simulation approach consisting of Bone Tissue Engineering experiments, micro-Computed Tomography sample scanning, "Virtual Histology" image segmentation, and Lattice Boltzmann Method fluid dynamics which results in realistic simulations of BTE scaffolds cultured in flow perfusion bioreactors. Understanding the interplay between scaffold manufacturing parameters, culturing conditions and cell biology within the construct is necessary for transitioning regenerative medicine to a clinical setting.
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TORONTO — Doug Ford told a group of nearly 2,000 supporters that he plans to "take back this province" at his first major event since he was made leader of the Progressive Conservative party earlier this month.
Addressing a large and enthusiastic crowd at a rally in Toronto, Ford says he believes he can build a majority government because Ontario voters are united in their dislike of Liberal Premier Kathleen Wynne.
He says the current provincial government is "terrified" of a united Progressive Conservative party.
His speech focused largely on the province's finances, which Ford says have been mismanaged by Wynne's government.
American poet Cynthia Cruz has published numerous poems in a variety of literary journals and magazines including New Yorker, Kenyon Review, the Paris Review and the Boston Review. ​She is the author of Wunderkammer (2014), The Glimmering Room (2012) and Ruin (2006) and joins host Daniel Chacon to discuss her fourth book of poetry, How the End Begins.
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It achieved distinction in an era of elemental riffs, and journeyed effortlessly to and fro across the Atlantic. It also marked a turning point in the career of the greatest guitarist who ever lived: Jimi Hendrix. FT pop writers Peter Aspden and David Cheal discuss "Wild Thing" 50 years after Hendrix's groundbreaking performance at the Monterey Pop festival.
(CNBC) — The next time you purchase a burrito at Chipotle Mexican Grill, it could cost you just a bit more.
The Mexican chain bumped its prices up about 5 percent in select locations on April 11, according to company spokesman Chris Arnold. This is the first price hike for the company in three years.
The increased prices affected 440 of Chipotles 2,200 locations, or about 20 percent.
“Even with the new prices, our pricing remains very competitive within the category, particularly if you factor in the quality of ingredients we use,” Arnold told CNBC.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Bankers Cobalt Corp:
* BANKERS COBALT CORP. ANNOUNCES AGREEMENT TO ACQUIRE INTERESTS IN SIX ADDITIONAL COBALT AND COPPER CONCESSIONS IN THE DRC
* BANKERS COBALT-‍ENTERED INTO AGREEMENT TO EARN UP TO 70% INTEREST IN 6 ADDITIONAL CONCESSIONS IN SOUTHERN DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO (DRC) COPPERBELT​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
A 17-year-old girl died Monday after she was seriously injured in a shark attack as she surfed, with her mother and sisters looking on, off the southern coast of Western Australia.
The girl was surfing with her father just east of Esperance during an Easter holiday when she was attacked at Kelp Beds surf break, a popular spot for surfers near Wylie Bay.
Paramedics treated her on the beach, according to ABC Australia, but she died at a hospital, with Yahoo 7 reporting that she had suffered massive injuries to one of her legs.
Police confirmed that the teen had died, but did not disclose her identity, saying only that she was from Mandurah, which is near Perth.
Sharksmart, the West Australia website that tracks shark activity, reported sightings of a great white shark in the area in the past week, according to The West Australian. There were two fatal shark attacks in West Australia last year.
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COLFAX -- Snow has been falling in the Foothills at elevations as low as 2,400 feet.
Chain controls were put into effect Monday morning as snow began piling up. Caltrans reports that all vehicles, except for four-wheel drive cars with snow tires on all wheels, must put on chains.
Areas where chain control is being enforced include Interstate 80 at Gold Run to the Nevada state line, Highway 50 3 miles east of Placerville to Meyers, Highway 20 5 miles east of Nevada City to Interstate 80 and Highway 88 from Pine Grove to Picketts Junction.
Marcie Bradley, senior communications manager for Northstar California Resort, has stated that along with Northstar, Heavenly Mountain and Kirkwood Mountain got some new snow overnight. Northstar received 7 inches, Heavenly had 3 to 5 inches and Kirkwood had around 2 inches of snowfall. Lifts and trails for all locations are scheduled to open today.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - GE Power:
* GE POWER, EGYPT’S EETC TO CONNECT 120 MW OF WIND POWER TO NATIONAL GRID THROUGH EXTENSION OF THE GABAL EL ZAYT SUBSTATION
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If you ever find yourself getting bit in the butt by a snake, know that dropkicking the reptile just might work. It sure did for one Thai man.
At an internet café in the Wiset Chai Chan District of Ang Thong in Thailand, a rat snake invited itself into an internet café, causing everyone to run – as well use martial arts – for their lives.
The CCTV footage shows a man about to leave the café when a snake jumps inside and takes a bite out of the man’s butt. The guy turns to his first line of defense and dropkicks the animal (as well as another customer).
It’s surprisingly effective, sending the creature flying towards two gamers, who then use their chairs makeshift platforms.
Luckily for the victim, we know that most rat snakes are not poisonous. Unluckily for gamers, we now know that snakes are into LAN parties.
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Chesterfield were staring relegation to League Two in the face prior to their trip to play Scunthorpe United, but that didn’t stop many travelling Spireites fans make the journey to Glanford Park to support their team on Bank Holiday Monday.
A 3-1 defeat to the Iron brought an end to Chesterfield’s three-year stay in League One with two games of the season remaining, starting with Charlton Athletic at the Proact Stadium on Saturday and finishing with a trip to Sheffield United on April 30.
Spireites fans at Scunthorpe
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Related article: Dejected Gary Caldwell said the defeat summed up Chesterfield’s miserable season.
Ugandan Superstar – Eddy Kenzo starts the year right with a beautiful masterpiece titled, “Obasinga” alongside rapper Gravity Omutujju.
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The Coast Guard warning of potentially hazardous weather conditions on Lake Michigan throughout the weekend.
A gale watch has been issued beginning Friday morning until Saturday night and into Sunday morning.
The watch is issued when the risk of winds of 39 to 54 mph has significantly increased, but the specific timing for when a location will be at risk is uncertain, according to the National Weather Service.
The watch is meant to give mariners time to consider altering their plans.
People visiting Lake Michigan should use caution while the gale watch remains in effect. Officials also warn visitors to stay off rocks, jetties and piers, as high waves and heavy surf can unexpectedly sweep a person into the water.
Staying aware of weather conditions could easily save your life, officials said. Even after hazardous weather patterns have moved through the area, it can still take an additional day for lake conditions to calm.
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Goodson (concussion) was active for the Giants' season finale Sunday against the Redskins.
Per Art Stapleton of NJ.com, Goodson cleared concussion protocol prior to Sunday's game. However, he didn't get much playing time and ultimately failed to appear in the box score
An estimated £168 MILLION is up for grabs on the EuroMillions draw tonight.
We will bring you the results as soon as the winning balls are drawn below.
The record-breaking prize could propel you to 671st place on Britain’s rich list - above celebrity chef Jamie Oliver and singer Adele.
Tonight’s mega-draw is expected to take place at around 8pm this evening. Tickets will be on sale until 7.30pm at £2.50.
The prize fund is capped by EuroMillions as €190m – £168m at Friday’s exchange rate – where it will remain for four more draws.
If no one matches all seven numbers on the fifth draw, the prize money will roll down to the next tier of winners.
The odds of winning are about 140m to one, according to the EuroMillions website . But if it is a Brit who wins it would create the UK and Europe’s biggest ever winner.
Get the results below.
DOWN AND OUT Kid Absolutely Crushes This Boardslide
Knowing skateboarders, this was probably dozens of attempts in the making. That doesn't make it any less impressive.
A number of garages in Grangemouth were targeted by a spray paint-wielding vandal last Friday.
Police are appealing for witnesses after six lock-ups were vandalised on Glensburgh Road and Castleton Crescent.
Officers believe the vandalisms were carried out by the same culprit.
Anyone who noticed suspicious activity in these areas on this day can call police on 101.
A Parkersburg man was arrested on multiple charges Saturday after leading a Wood County sheriff's deputy on a chase in which the suspect's speed reached upward of 80 miles per hour on two-lane roads. According to a criminal complaint in Wood County Magistrate Court, Chad E. Flores, 46, of 34 Wildwood Circle, Parkersburg, was arrested Saturday on charges of fleeing in a vehicle while driving under the influence and fleeing in a vehicle with reckless disregard, along with warrants for three counts of shoplifting and one count of petit larceny.
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Five-star junior Isaiah Stewart has taken the next step with his recruitment as he has narrowed his list of college suitors to a group of ten.
“I chose these 10 schools because I felt they fit me the best and I can see myself there,” he said. “After Peach Jam, USA Basketball is coming up so that’s my main focus besides the list as of right now. I’ll cut it again after July and start planning my officials.”
Stewart is one of the most dominant frontline prospects at the high school level and has continued to put up big numbers this spring. On the Nike EYBL circuit, Stewart has posted averages of 17.6 points off of 59 percent shooting from the floor, 10.6 rebounds and 1.4 blocks per game.
Expect another list sometime in late July or early August, visits shortly thereafter and a signing in the fall.
× Thieves steal more than $100K worth of jewelry from Sears
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A trio of thieves made off with a lot of bling.
Police said the three suspects used a hammer and crowbar to break the glass on the jewelry displays in the Sears on East Shelby Drive on Friday. They took the jewelry from the cases and ran away from the scene.
The store owner told police the stolen jewelry is valued at more than $100,000.
Police are still looking for the suspects. If you can help find them, call Crime Stoppers at (901) 528-CASH.
The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited announced that, in step with today’s 25 basis point increase in the US Federal Funds Rate, the Bank has adjusted its Bermuda Dollar Base Rates on Bermuda Dollar loans.
The Bermuda Dollar Base Rate for residential mortgages and consumer loans will increase from 4.25% to 4.50%. The Bermuda Dollar Base Rate for corporate loans will increase from 4.50% to 4.75%.
The rate increase on consumer and corporate loans takes effect immediately. The rate increase on residential mortgages will take effect on 12 September 2017.
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I love Victoria Justice as much as the next red-blooded Internet pervert, but I’m glad to see she’s given up on that emo art project of hers and started using Instagram the way it was meant to be used: AKA posting bikini pictures and leggy travel pictures. So congratulations Victoria, you’ve finally officially graduated to professional Insta-hottie status. Feel free to update your resume accordingly.
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - The charges against Christian Kirk, stemming from his February arrest in Scottsdale, have been dropped, city prosecutor Karen Close confirmed Wednesday.
According to Close, the charges were dropped after the Arizona Cardinals' second-round draft pick paid restitution. In other words, he paid for damages.
Kirk was arrested along with another man, 18-year-old Carter McCarthy, for alleged criminal damage on February 3. Police documents said Kirk was throwing rocks at cars near TPC Scottsdale during the Phoenix Open. At the time, witnesses told police the two smashed the passenger side back window of a van.
Multiple officers said Kirk appeared to be drunk while the arresting officer said Kirk was acting like he was high on a stimulant such as cocaine.
Kirk had been a star receiver at Saguaro High School before going to Texas A&M. He was drafted by the Cardinals in the second round of the 2018 NFL Draft.
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Rapper Travis Scott and Kylie Jenner decided to get matching tattoos to show their love. In keeping with the spirit of Scott’s recently released “Butterfly Effect” single — and maybe to keep the promotional train rollin’ — the couple inked their ankles with, what else, butterflies.
Related: DJ Khaled Works with Rihanna, Travis Scott, Nas, More on ‘Grateful’
Scott also started to shoot a video for “Butterfly Effect” last week. Maybe the director will agree to insert a close up of the rapper’s fierce new ink?
The couple debuted their body art Monday night (June 13) on Snapchat, and Scott shared a shot on Instagram of Jenner exiting a private jet; the caption reads, “BUTTERFLY EFFECT 🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋.”
He also tweeted, “Legit happiest day of my life.” But is he referring to his latest single, his relationship or the new tattoo? There’s nothing like a new tattoo.
Though online registration is closed, runners wishing to participate in the 9th Annual Celebrate Schools 5K in Lynnwood can register the day of the run on Saturday, Oct. 7.
The event benefits the Foundation for Edmonds School District. The run begins near the movie theater at Alderwood Mall, 3000 184th St. S.W. Day-of registration opens at 7 a.m. and runs begin at 8 a.m.
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In the first snap, the 46-year-old popstar celebrated the romantic holiday with a glass of bubbly as she donned a slinky bikini for a dip in the tub with her backing dancer boyfriend Bryan Tanaka, 33.
The couple definitely looked to be enjoying their first Valentine's Day together as she rested her hand on Bryan's muscly arm in the steamy upload.
In another two posts to her Instagram, she opted for an eye-popping silver spiky bra that showcased extreme cleavage as she rolled around in yet another bathtub, this time surrounded by balloons, streamers and sweets.
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) Dean Elgar hit an unbeaten 76 to anchor South Africa’s innings in testing conditions on the first day of the second test against Sri Lanka at Newlands.
Elgar’s battling knock allowed South Africa to go to tea on 147-4 after it had lost the toss and been asked to bat on an overcast and muggy Monday morning.
The left-hander lost opening partner Stephen Cook (0) in the first over of the day and saw Lahiru Kumara claim two wickets in one over before lunch.
Faf du Plessis (38) fell to Rangana Herath in the lead-up to tea.
But Elgar profited from playing the swinging ball late in a tricky first session, before scoring more fluently when the sun came out after lunch.
"We felt they were going to try to come out and bully us and control the game and come out hard from the start, so we tried to come out with energy," Tillman said. "I thought we did that in the first half. We kept letting them get second-chance rebounds and they were scoring off those."
Andrea Leadsom could be axed from the Cabinet, it has been claimed
Mrs Leadsom is said to have left Cabinet colleagues stunned after she made remarks during a two-hour meeting to discuss the Prime Minister’s Florence speech last month.
Two members at the meeting have reportedly claimed that Mrs Leadsom bashed Mrs May’s “soft” approach to Brexit and dropped the Cabinet protocol of referring to her as “Prime Minister”.
One said: “Her interventions were extraordinary.
"She said: ‘Parts of the speech are disastrous, Theresa’, before laying into it.
"Everyone was stunned – you just do not talk like that in Cabinet.”
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Uber says it has suspended self-driving operations in Phoenix and other cities after car kills pedestrian.
Slaying suspect fatally shot by officers in western Michigan
WEST OLIVE, Mich. (AP) — Authorities say a man suspected in a slaying in western Michigan has been fatally shot by officers after holding his wife at gunpoint.
The Ottawa County sheriff's office says the 27-year-old man was shot Sunday outside his mobile home at West Olive Estates in the West Olive area. Capt. Mark Bennett says the man was holding a gun to his wife's head as officers "engaged" with him and he was shot.
Bennett said the officers' actions saved the woman's life and protected others. The man's name wasn't immediately released.
Authorities say he drove Sunday morning with his wife to Muskegon, where he fatally shot one person and wounded another. A relative reported information about the shooting to authorities and the man's wife also texted dispatchers saying she was in danger.
Rory McIlroy admits he will have "no excuses" for not performing well in this week's Dubai Duty Free Irish Open.
McIlroy won the title in 2016 but has missed the cut in four of the last five years, during which time he has had to juggle his duties as tournament host of the £5.3million event.
"I've cut back from a few things off the golf course," McIlroy said in his pre-tournament press conference at Ballyliffin. "It's not that we're not doing them, I'm just maybe not as involved in some of the stuff.
"There's been a couple of times where I just haven't felt as prepared as I could have been walking on to the first tee on Thursday. So I got here Monday morning, practised Monday afternoon and all day yesterday.
"I've done my work. So there's no excuse about not being prepared or not, and I've learned that as I went along. I felt I was underprepared at County Down [in 2015]. I felt OK at The K Club I guess. I've learnt as I went along and I feel this year I'm right where I need to be."
Orillia OPP laid impaired-driving-related charges Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
At about 1:30 p.m. Sunday, police were notified of a possible impaired driver on Highway 11. A short while later, they saw the vehicle in a ditch.
Michael Francis, 58, of Oro-Medonte, is charged with impaired driving. He’ll be in court Sept. 19.
Just before 11 p.m. Saturday, Orillia OPP officers were called to Carlyon Line in Severn. There, they arrested 30-year-old Billie Daroch, of Newmarket, for care and control over 80. She’ll answer to the charge in Orillia court Sept. 5.
The weekend’s first impaired arrest took place Friday at about 10:15 p.m. While on patrol, Orillia OPP observed a vehicle at Tudhope Park and investigated. An Orillia man, 59-year-old Thomas Beasley, was charged with impaired care and control and care and control over 80. He’ll be in Orillia court Sept. 5.
If you have been victimized by counterfeit bills, police say you should report. You can contact the department at 345-6350.
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The Village of North Bennington's Board of Trustees discussed a number of minor item's at this month's regular meeting on Tuesday, including the purchase of a water pump for a local park and the approval of a land subdivision at Bennington College. Jane Sobel of the The McWaters Park Permaculture Gardeners also came before the board to ask for assistance in purchasing a pump for the garden.
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AP Hockey Writer
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - James Neal scored 9:24 into overtime, and the Nashville Predators kicked off their first appearance in the Western Conference finals with a 3-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Friday night.
Pekka Rinne made 27 saves for the Predators, who continued their dominant surge through these Stanley Cup playoffs with a strong start and a gritty overtime effort after Hampus Lindholm's first playoff goal in two years tied it for the Ducks.
Filip Forsberg and Austin Watson scored in regulation for Nashville, which improved to 9-2 in the postseason.
Jakob Silfverberg scored on the Ducks' first shot, and John Gibson stopped 43 shots. Just two days after finishing off Edmonton in the second round, Anaheim struggled to keep up at times with the more-rested Predators.
Game 2 is Sunday night.
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Police are searching for the culprits after a mobility scooter was allegedly thrown into the sea on Saturday night.
Officers are searching for four male youths who were seen in the area around the time of the incident who police believe can help with enquiries.
The incident happened near Battery Parade in Whitby at around 9pm.
A police spokesman said: "If you have any information in relation to this incident, please call us on 101 stating reference NYP-09122017-0459."
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Nobody hated LeBron's dunk more than Larry Bird
With every Indiana Pacers playoff game, NBA fans are treated to the many angry faces of Pacers president Larry Bird.
It's practically become a Pacers playoff tradition, and Tuesday's Game 2 in Cleveland was no exception. Late in the first quarter, a Pacers turnover led to a LeBron James runout and breakaway dunk.
6 PTS, 2 AST & 2 REB early on for LeBron James.@NBAonTNTpic.twitter.com/2XszLJ1ldP — NBA (@NBA) April 17, 2017
Sure, it was early in the game, but Bird didn't care. Every negative play makes him visibly angry, and it doesn't get much worse than a LeBron dunk against his team on the road. TNT almost immediately panned over to Bird.
He's been better.
Larry Bird is not amused. pic.twitter.com/drqIk3KouM — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) April 18, 2017
Nothing will top this shot, though.
Never change, Larry.
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ZFS On Linux (ZOL) has finally picked up support for native encryption.Those using this out-of-tree file-system support on Linux will be pleased to learn today that the encryption code has been merged into the ZOL code-base.This support allows creating and managing natively-encrypted datasets. There have been ZOL patches going back months for encryption, via this pull request while finally today the code matured enough for merging.More technical details on this ZFS Linux encryption support via the big commit that comes in with over sixteen thousand new lines of code.
× Holcomb taps Allen County’s Klutz to be Indiana auditor
FORT WAYNE, Ind. — Republican Indiana governor-elect Eric Holcomb says he has selected GOP Allen County auditor Tera Klutz to be the next state auditor.
Holcomb made the announcement Monday at the Allen County Republican Party headquarters. Holcomb’s office says that Klutz will be the first certified public accountant to be Indiana auditor. Holcomb needed to choose a new state auditor because current Auditor Suzanne Crouch was elected as Holcomb’s running mate to be the next Indiana lieutenant governor.
Klutz will be sworn in on Jan. 9 along with Holcomb, Crouch and other statewide officials at the Indiana State Fairgrounds.
Klutz has been Allen County auditor since 2010 and previously was the county’s chief deputy auditor. She is president-elect of the Indiana Auditors’ Association.
An Indiana Democratic Party spokesman said the party hopes Klutz “will focus on transparency and accountability.”
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia's government says a massive China-backed rail link project is only viable with a "drastic" price reduction by the Chinese contractor as the actual cost of the venture is $20 billion.
The 688 kilometer (430 miles) East Coast Rail Link, a key part of China's Belt and Road infrastructure initiative connecting Malaysia's west coast to rural eastern state, was awarded in 2016 to a China company by former Prime Minister Najib Razak, who lost in May 9 elections.
Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng said Tuesday that the project's final cost is nearly 50 percent higher than estimated by the previous government when land acquisition, interest, fees and other costs are included.
Lim said talks will be held to seek a "significant price reduction" to make the project feasible.
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) - Attorneys general from three states say a $275 million federal plan for keeping Asian carp from migrating into the Great Lakes is too pricey and rejects the most effective solution.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is recommending technologies such as electric barriers and water cannons at the Brandon Road Lock and Dam near Joliet, Illinois, which stands between the carp-infested Illinois River and Lake Michigan.
Attorneys general Bill Schuette of Michigan, Lori Swanson of Minnesota and Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania say a better way is replacing the lock gates with a concrete wall that would divide the Great Lakes and Mississippi River watersheds. That would cost only about $5.9 million.
They say the Corps plan favors the needs of shipping companies over those of the Great Lakes fishing industry.
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Mohammad Noaim Abdul Maute, a member of the Maute Group, was arrested Thursday by a group of soldiers and policemen in Cagayan de Oro City.
Mohammad, also known by his alias “Abu Jadid,” was captured at 6:30 a.m. in Sta. Cruz, Macasandig, Cagayan de Oro City.
He was taken to a nearby police station for booking and documentation.
Mohammad admitted that he was included in the gallery of members of the local terrorist group. Dempsey Reyes
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Taylor was asked about Benton's comments during an interview with KFMA 102.1 and the Slipknot/Stone Sour singer responded (via Lambgoat), "I don't know why I'm the biggest target now.
"Like, maybe it's just because of my profile, or whatever, but, I mean, I haven't seen Glen Benton in ten years. You know? Like, I [laughs], I haven't talked to him in even longer. So, I don't know why he's upset with me, I don't know why he's with us.
"We take out the bands who submit for us, man, you know? It's just that simple. I mean, out of respect to him, and what Deicide has done over the years, it's like... if you talked to somebody, it wasn't me, and they sure as hell didn't talk me, 'cause I would have tried to do something, you know?" Listen to the full interview here.
After another night with clear weather and widespread frost, roads, pavements, staircases and pretty much every highway and byway could be covered with a thin sheet of ice this morning.
The clear weather sent overnight temperatures plunging to – 8.1 degrees in some places.
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Another Copenhagen Fashion Week has come and gone, the covetable collections and sumptuous soirées well documented. But what of the time that was spent between spectacles? Enter Danish model Ulrikke Høyer , who took her turn behind the lens to give a behind-the-scenes look at the three-day affair.
Though the 21-year-old is a regular on the runway circuit, on this particular visit to the city, her flaxen lengths and steely blue eyes were reserved exclusively for Ganni’s Spring 2018 collection , the biggest (and most Instagrammed) of the week—leaving her plenty of time to traipse around her hometown and indulge in a beauty ritual, or two. Here, from her favorite way to sneak in a workout to a celebratory post-show drink with models Dilone and fellow Dane Frederikke Sofie , an exclusive look at Høyer's Copenhagen Fashion Week.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Rainbow Department Store Co Ltd
* Says it appointed Grant Thornton as new accounting auditor for 2017, to succeed RUIHUA CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
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OSHAWA — A man who was allegedly driving a stolen vehicle was arrested after fleeing on foot and jumping out of a second-storey window in an attempt to avoid capture, Durham Regional Police say.
Officers patrolling near Elm and Celina Sts. spotted the stolen vehicle around 11:30 a.m. Tuesday and followed it to a parking lot on Simcoe St., police alleged Wednesday.
When they attempted to arrest the driver, he allegedly resisted arrest by punching and kicking the officers, and even bit one of them.
Police unsuccessfully tried to Taser the man, who then fled into an apartment building and jumped out of a second-storey window.
He was not injured and was arrested by officers on the ground.
Jake Pedersen, 30, of Oshawa, is charged with possession of stolen property over $5,000, assault with intent to resist arrest, possession of cocaine and fentanyl, breach of recognizance, breach of probation, and driving while under suspension.
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CLEVELAND -- Love knows no bounds. It's a phrase we often hear but don't always get to witness. This Valentine's Day, a Fox 8 camera was rolling as veterans at the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center showed what it means to stay together through good times and bad.
"On June 13, 1959, I was so in love; I did not feel that it could ever change ... I was wrong," said veteran Marty Mulholland to his wife Trish.
Marty says their love only grew deeper with time through sickness and in health. He is one of 11 veterans who renewed wedding vows at the VA chapel. It was the first ceremony of its kind at the Cleveland VA.
Most veterans were in wheelchairs, some paralyzed, others in hospice. By the side of every veteran, a devoted spouse. As they reaffirmed their vow to love and cherish one another for the rest of their days.
EDMOND, Okla. (AP) - An Oklahoma mother and father couldn't figure out what was happening to their child's pacifiers until the baby's grandmother saw the family dog swipe one off a counter.
One nauseous pooch and a trip to their veterinarian's office confirmed the couple's hunch: Dovey had 21 pacifiers lodged in her stomach.
The couple told the veterinarian Dovey had slowed her eating and was vomiting for a few days, but other than that, they thought she seemed fine.
KFOR-TV reports that at first, the veterinarian thought there were only seven to nine pacifiers in Dovey's stomach, but the surgery proved otherwise.
Dovey is on the mend and has already gone home.
The veterinarian cautioned pet owners in a recent Facebook post that "dogs will eat anything, anytime and at any age."
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NEW DELHI (AP) - India's foreign minister says the bodies have been found of 39 Indian workers who were abducted by militants in Iraq three years ago.
The abducted workers, mostly from northern India, had been employed by a construction company near Mosul when militants overran the Iraqi city and seized wide swaths of territory. Relatives said they received phone calls from some of the workers five days after Mosul was captured in 2015 saying they needed help.
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj told lawmakers in Parliament on Tuesday that the bodies were recently found buried in a mound of earth.
Swaraj said DNA tests confirmed that 38 of them were the kidnapped workers. The DNA test for the remaining body has yet to be fully confirmed.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 3 Evening' game
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Missouri Lottery's "Pick 3 Evening" game were:
9-8-5
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April 20 Haoxiangni Jujube Co Ltd:
* Sees net profit for H1 2017 to increase by 280 percent to 330 percent, or to be 55.3 million yuan to 62.6 million yuan, compared to net profit of the same period in 2016 (14.6 million yuan)
* Comments that improved operation and acquisition of Hangzhou based food company are the main reasons for the forecast
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Dying to see some adorable pets? Check out the celebs who've been spotted with their furry friends this year, starting with Judge Judy. The TV legend was snapped enjoying a day out shopping with her dog in Beverly Hills on March 12. Keep reading for more celebs and their cute pets...
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Another weekend of fisticuffs has come and gone, as UFC on FOX 24 blew the roof off Sprint Center last Saturday night in Kansas City, Missouri. Plenty of fighters were left licking their wounds, including Michelle Waterson, who was choked out by Rose Namajunas in their co-main event strawweight fight .
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KIEV, April 10 Ukraine's next choice of central bank governor must be of high professional quality and independence, the International Monetary Fund's country representative said on Monday.
The head of the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) Valeria Gontareva resigned earlier on Monday, depriving the country of a tough reformer capable of taking on vested interests.
"The governor should be praised for the progress she has made in strengthening the NBU as a professional and independent institution, cleaning up the banking system, and carefully managing monetary policy, succeeding in bringing down inflation and rebuilding reserves," the IMF's Jerome Vacher said.
"It will be critical to select a new governor of high professional quality and independence who can continue on the good road on which Ms. Gontareva has placed the NBU," he said in an emailed statement to Reuters. (Reporting by Matthias Williams; Editing by Andrew Heavens)
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Thieves stole a visitor’s backpack from Tiki Beach on Seven Mile Beach Thursday while the man went for a swim.
According to police, officers responded to a report of the theft just after 1:30 p.m.
The swimmer had left his red backpack on the sand, along with other belongings. Two men were seen running toward the bushes carrying the backpack, police said.
Police are reminding beachgoers, especially visitors, not to leave their valuables unattended on the beach.
“We can all understand how it is tempting to leave our things on the sand while we take a swim, especially if the beach is relatively empty,” said Inspector Lloyd Marriott, area commander for West Bay, “but theft is almost always a crime of opportunity, and leaving valuables unattended creates that opportunity.
“It is far better to leave wallets and identification locked away out of sight in a vehicle than on the sand.”
Ricki Lake is speaking out to mourn the death of her ex-husband and “soulmate” Christian Evans.
Christian passed away after a life long struggle with bipolar disorder, Ricki revealed in her Instagram post.
“It is with a heavy heart that I share that my beloved soulmate, Christian Evans has passed. The world didn’t understand this man, but I did,” Ricki wrote in her post.
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“He succumbed to his life long struggle with bipolar disorder,” she added. “For anyone who has ever lost a family member or friend to mental illness, my heart goes out to you. I am a greater person for having known him and spent the past 6 and a half years of my life with him. He was a man of love and what mends my broken heart today is knowing that he is finally at peace and his spirit is free. Rest in peace, my love.”
We send our thoughts and condolences to Ricki and all of Christian‘s loved ones during this difficult time.
THE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade says it has been working with its regional counterparts to resolve some of the problems that frustrate travellers within the Caricom Single Market and Economy . Under the CSME, skilled persons are entitled to move and work freely throughout the region, once granted a Certificate of Recognition of Caricom Skills Qualification.
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Driver pulled from car in St. Charles river
A driver was pulled from a car that had plunged into a river Monday night in a park in west suburban St. Charles.
Rescue crews were dispatched at 9:38 p.m. to a report of a car in Fox River at Pottawatomie Park, 801 N. Second Ave., according to statement from the St. Charles Fire Department.
They found a car in the water with one person still inside, fire officials said. Police officers went into the water and broke out the rear window of the vehicle to gain access to the driver.
She was pulled from the car and taken to Delnor Hospital in Geneva, fire officials said. She was the only occupant in the vehicle, which was eventually removed from the river.
ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) on Wednesday sent new petroleum price summary to the fuel stations suggesting rise in various petroleum products which would be implemented from June 1.
OGRA authority proposed Rs 8.37 per litre hike in petrol prices, while an increase of Rs 12.5 per litre in diesel prices would also be seen. Moreover, an increase of Rs 8.30 and 11.65 in Kerosene oil and Diesel oil is also expected.
In the budget for the fiscal 2018-19, nearly 200% hike in petroleum prices is recommended. Furthermore, according to Finance Bill 2018, high-octane fuel would be increased from Rs 10 per litre to Rs 30 and the same prices would be imposed on diesel and gasoline.
April 28 Cameco Corp , the world's second-biggest uranium producer, posted a quarterly loss, partly hurt by weak prices and the termination of a contract by Tokyo Electric Power Co.
The Canadian company said its net loss attributable to equity holders was C$18 million ($13 million), or 5 Canadian cents per share, in the first quarter ended March 31, compared with a profit of C$78 million, or 20 Canadian cents per share, a year earlier.
Revenue slipped nearly 4 percent to C$393 million.
($1 = C$1.36) (Reporting by Swetha Gopinath and Muvija M in Bengaluru; Editing by Maju Samuel)
A police officer's random act of kindness in Wallis is getting the attention of the entire town.Officer Reyes was performing a traffic stop when he came across a woman without car seats for her children.Reyes learned the woman's husband was in the hospital and she was down on her luck, so the officer took the family to Walmart and paid for toys and car seats out of his own pocket.Now, the town's police department is putting a spotlight on the officer's good deed on its Facebook page.The post has been shared more than 1,200 times. The population of Wallis in 2016 was 1,298.The city is located in Austin County, about 50 miles west of Houston.
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma City firefighters have released helmet camera video from a fire that destroyed a family’s home.
On May 25, firefighters were called to a house fire in the 7400 block of S. Plains Ave. after neighbors saw smoke and flames coming from the home.
When fire crews arrived on the scene, they realized the house was fully engulfed in flames.
Neighbors told firefighters that lightning struck a tree in the backyard, which likely sparked the blaze.
No one was home at the time, but it is considered a total loss.
Freed -- or rather, soon to be separated -- from the family companies, current CEO of 21st Century Fox James Murdoch practically burst into song at the Code 2018 media conflab on Wednesday.
The man who was once in line to be king, who brought you the News of the World phone hacking scandal (by doing nothing about it for years as chair of News UK), had a view on quite a number of things. He spoke about the Disney deal with Fox; Netflix and Facebook; the #MeToo movement; the cancellation of Roseanne by rival ABC; and Bill O’Reilly, formerly Fox News' most watched host who was "let go" last year after revelations that he paid US$32 million to settle sexual harassment claims (after previously paying at least $9 million to settle others).
Best Ways To Spend New Year's Day With Your Family In BaltimoreThere are plenty of activities going on in Charm City to give you and your family a day of fun before going back to the daily grind. Consider some of these exciting activities that will be enjoyable for adults and children.
A CYCLIST has been found dead next a bike track in the Barossa Valley.
Police were called to the bike track on Jubilee Ave in Angaston just before 7am on Thursday, after a member of the public found the body of a male cyclist in a dry creek bed.
The death of the 41-year-old Angaston man is not thought to be suspicious and police have indicated that no other vehicles were involved in the incident.
Major Crash Investigators have attended the scene and examined the circumstances surrounding the crash.
The state’s road toll is now 33 compared with 30 at the same time last year.
Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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APC leaders have refused to transform themselves into statesmen – Sen. Adokwe
A Chieftain of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and Senator representing Nasarawa South Senatorial District, Suleiman Asonya Adokwe, said despite being in office for over two years, leaders of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) have refused to transform themselves into statesmen. Adokwe who disclosed this in a chat with journalists in Jos, said, […]
APC leaders have refused to transform themselves into statesmen – Sen. Adokwe
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JASON FARMER / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER A man pulls two children in a wagon as construction continues on the Rockwell Avenue bridge over Leggetts Creek in Scranton. Work on the bridge is expected to be complete by the beginning of July, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation spokesman James May said in an email. Officials closed a stone arch bridge, built in 1905, over Leggetts Creek near West Market Street on April 25, 2012, because of its crumbling, unsafe condition. A replacement project that began Sept. 2, 2014, was supposed to take about 13 months to complete, with a new bridge to be done by Oct. 2015. The old bridge was torn down, but PennDOT suspended work in March 2015, when contaminated soil was found during excavation for new bridge footings. PennDOT then redesigned footings to avoid excavation of contaminated soil. Work resumed later that year.
ISLAMABAD, Dec 11 (APP):Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Monday said that the government considered Roosevelt Hotel in New York as an important historical building owned by the state and that its divestment was not an option.
He further stated that apart from being a valuable property, the hotel also carried cultural significance for Pakistan.
The Prime Minister expressed these views while chairing a meeting regarding the affairs related to Roosevelt Hotel here at
the PM Office.
Secretary Aviation Division briefed the meeting in detail about the financial condition of the hotel and the reducing scale of
return on investment.
The Prime Minister directed the Aviation Division to submit a business plan for improving the income stream of the
Roosevelt Hotel by either alternative or mixed use development.
The meeting was attended by Advisor to PM on Aviation, Sardar Mehtab Ahmed Khan and other senior officials.
There are heavy delays and stationary traffic this morning after an accident on the M6.
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From the motorway cameras, at least two vans are involved.
The accident has happened in the fast lane of the motorway.
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India will hold a maritime dialogue with China and Russia soon. The dates for Chinese Defence Minister General Wei Fenghe's visit to India are being finalised, according to sources. The move is a bid to strengthen relationships with the two countries. The announcement comes a day after a high level Chinese Army delegation reached Sukna, West Bengal on Monday for a close interaction with their Indian counterparts, putting behind the acrimony of Doklam episode. The Chinese delegation led by Lt Gen Liu Xiaowu, Deputy Commander of Western Theatre Command, comprised of 10 senior military officials.
Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather Confirm Fight of the Century!
Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather, following an initial report by Yahoo Sports, took to their social media to confirm that their boxing match is indeed official.
What began as a dream – or a nightmare according to some on-lookers – is now a reality.
Mayweather vs. McGregor is slated to take place on Aug. 26 in Las Vegas. We don’t yet know which venue will host, but it will either be the MGM Grand Garden Arena, Mayweather’s home away from home for the past decade, or the newer, more lucrative T-Mobile Arena.
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Key dates for the Los Angeles Dodgers spring training 2017:
Wednesday – Pitchers and catchers report
Thursday – First workout (pitchers and catchers)
Monday – Full squad reports
Tuesday – First full-squad workout
Feb. 25 – Cactus League opener vs. White Sox at Camelback Ranch, noon PT (available on SportsNet LA)
March 1 – Dodgers at Giants, 5 p.m.
March 4 – Dodgers at Cubs, 4 p.m.
March 7 – Giants at Dodgers, noon
March 11 – Angels at Dodgers, noon
March 13 – Dodgers at Angels, noon
March 16 – Cubs at Dodgers, 1 p.m.
March 29 – Cactus League finale at Mariners, 1 p.m.
March 30-31 – Dodgers vs. Angels, Angel Stadium, 7 p.m.
April 1 – Dodgers vs. Angels, Dodger Stadium, 6 p.m.
April 3 – Opening Day vs. Padres at Dodger Stadium, 1 p.m.
March 31 Grand Investment International Ltd
* Has been informed that on 27 March 2017, vendors and purchasers entered into sale and purchase agreement,
* Deal for consideration of HK$213.9 million in total
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Los Angeles, July 4 (IANS) Singer Justin Timberlake released his new song titled “Soulmate”.
The actor, singer, and songwriter made that announcement alongside the release of a new track just one day before the Independence Day celebrations (Wednesday) starts off, reports entertainment weekly.com.
Titled “SoulMate”, the song marks a departure from the more country vibes of “Man in the Wood” and a return to Timberlake’s star-making dance bangers.
The song has a lively dance beat to it and the track is the first new music from Timberlake since his fifth solo album “Man of the Wood” back in January.
Timberlake is currently on his””Man of the Wood”” tour, which extends all the way into January 2019. Amidst of the world tour, he is still finding time to produce new music, including the new track which could be a contender to be the perfect soulmate for the popular title of “song of the summer”.
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Veteran Yoruba actress Toyin Majekodunmi, died today, Monday January 2, 2017.
Her death was announced by Bimbo Success on Instagram earlier today.
The cause of death of the actress, popularly known as Iya Kike is unknown.
Majekodunmi was married to actor, Solomon Majekodunmi popularly known as ‘Baba Kekere’ for 37 years.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Wcm Beteiligungs Und Grundbesitz Ag
* WCM continues to grow in h1 2017 - TLG Immobilien AG submits attractive takeover bid for WCM
* H1 gross asset value up by 21.0 pct to EUR801.0m
* H1 rental income rises to EUR22.7 (EUR15.4m in h1 2016)
* Reiterates forecast regarding ffo of eur23m to eur24m
* Rental income for 2017 is expected to rise to upper end or slightly above communicated range of eur42m to eur44m Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The 'Achy Breaky Heart' singer will be live at Brekky Central on Wednesday, 21 March.
An American citizen detained for a drug offense has escaped from a prison on the Indonesian resort island of Bali.
Head of Kerobokan prison Tonny Nainggolan says Christian Beasley, 32, was believed to have escaped at around 4 a.m. Monday by sawing through a ceiling and then jumping over a 6-meter (20-foot) high wall behind the prison.
Beasley was arrested in August at a post office on Bali with a package containing 5.7 grams of hashish.
Nainggolan says another American inmate, Paul Anthony Hoffam, was captured Monday while trying to escape.
In June, four foreign inmates from Australia, Bulgaria, India and Malaysia escaped from Kerobokan through a drainage tunnel.
Jailbreaks are common in Indonesia, where prisons are overcrowded by people convicted of drug crimes.
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Archmere sophomore Phoebe Brinker watches a shot on the way to her second DIAA individual golf title on Wednesday. She also won two years ago while competing for Tower Hill as an eighth-grader. Daniel Sato, The News Journal
Love might trump all, but definitely not cash.
A new survey from Money and SurveyMonkey revealed that more than half of its participants would rather choose a million per year for their rest of their lives over finding true love. In fact, 51% of the 4,447 surveyed would rather have the cash.
53% of married participants and 55% of those in domestic partnerships would rather have love however, although nearly every other demographic chose the cash, especially those who were divorced or separated.
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How would deal with the nightmare of losing your hair early?
Chidera Eggerue, who has traction alopecia, investigates hair loss for the latest Newsbeat documentary.
She meets rapper Paigey Cakey who had a hair transplant and Jordan who's about to have one.
She also speaks to a hair expert who fills her in on some of the truths and myths around hair loss, and chats to 23-year-old Perry who's been losing his hair for four years and gets him to meet George, who's bald already.
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March 19 (Reuters) - Hong Kong Food Investment Holdings Ltd :
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March 31 Nicox SA:
* Cash, cash equivalents and financial instruments of 28.9 million euros as of December 31, 2016, compared to 29.7 million euros on December 31, 2015.
* Group recorded a net loss from continued operations of 6.7 million euros as of December 2016, compared to a net loss of 19.8 million euros at same date in 2015
* FY revenue 16,000 euros versus 67,000 euros year ago
* FY operating loss of 1.8 million euros versus loss of 20.7 million euros year ago
* FY net loss of 19.0 million euros versus loss of 27.9 million euros year ago
* H2 2017: expected launch of Vyzulta (TM)in United States by Bausch + Lomb, subject to FDA approval
* Q3 2017: potential U.S. FDA approval of ZERVIATE NDA
* Q4 2017: start of Phase 2 clinical study for NCX 4251
* Q1 2018: start of Phase 2 clinical study for NCX 470 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
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California did it four years ago. Hawaii has a de facto ban. And last month, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo called for a statewide ban on single-use plastic bags by next year.
Will New Jersey follow suit? At least one legislator thinks it should. Assemblyman John McKeon, an environmental advocate from Essex County, introduced a bill (A-4040) last week proposing a ban to phase out noncombustible plastic carry-out bags three years after enactment.
It is no small problem. Each year, Americans use 380 billion plastic bags, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Last year, in a beach cleanup by Clean Ocean Action, more than 80 percent of the haul was some kind of plastic. Some towns along the Jersey Shore are already banning plastic bags or imposing fees on their use.
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A local student and restaurant worker has earned a top company award from among 40,000 employees at 800 restaurants. Jessica Dinnen, 24, a full-time employee at the McDonald's restaurant in Pembroke was recently named Crew Person of the Year among 800 restaurants in the region that encompasses North Carolina, South Carolina, parts of Tennessee, West Virginia and Georgia.
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A state Assembly committee will meet today to vote on proposed changes to an incentive package for Foxconn.
The changes include $20 million in state funding for job training programs, along with a request that Wisconsin-based workers be prioritized in hiring at the proposed LCD factory. Committee chair Adam Neylon (R-Pewaukee) says the proposed changes are the result of feedback from both Republicans and Democrats. “This has been a bipartisan effort from the beginning,” he says.
Still, Democrats have been critical of Republicans for rushing to pass the bill out of the Assembly, with plans to bring the bill to the floor for a vote on Thursday. “It’s clear that Republicans are trying to rush through the process to avoid as much scrutiny as possible,” argued Assembly Minority Leader Peter Barca (D-Kenosha).
Monday’s executive session, which will not include public testimony, is set to begin at 3 pm at the Capitol.
Iraq's electoral commission says it is cancelling the results from more than 1,000 polling stations used in this month's parliamentary vote. It says it has evidence of fraud at voting centres both in Iraq and for citizens living abroad.
Iraqi MPs called for votes in the predominantly Sunni provinces of Anbar, Diyala, Salahuddin and Nineveh and all ballots cast by Iraqis living abroad to be manually recounted.
The demand was supported by many Sunni politicians and others who oppose the election results which saw a successful outcome for three main Shia-led blocs in Iraq's first election since the defeat of ISIL.
Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi warned in his weekly news conference of potential political instability if demands for recounts continued.
Al Jazeera's Charles Stratford has more from Baghdad.
A 15 hour strike has been declared by RMT members on February 21st.
The Central Line is the only line to be affected, with workers striking over 'displacement of staff'.
RMT general secretary Mick Cash said: "LU (London Underground) have now written to us confirming that they will be bulldozing through the displacements regardless.
"Let us be in no doubt, if LU are allowed to get away with this move on the Central line they will start shunting drivers around at the drop of a hat regardless of the consequences."
The walkout will begin at 9pm on Tuesday 21st February.
Source: bbc.co.uk
Tangipahoa Parish voters will go to the polls on Saturday, March 24 to make an important decision for the Tangipahoa Parish Library.
Voters will have the option to renew the existing 10 year - 3.0 mil tax that is responsible for over half of the library's total operating budget and funds the day to day operations of the branches. According to Director Barry Bradford, "The library is a resource to all members of the community regardless of income." Tangipahoa Parish Library Cardholders have free unlimited access to books, magazines, genealogy records and even an online streaming movie service called Hoopla.
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COMSTOCK PARK, Mich -- Kayla Beebe and Lauryn Mohney scored as Kalamazoo Christian beat Muskegon Catholic Central 2-0 in a division 4 girls soccer state semifinal at Comstock Park High School on Wednesday. The game was called with 1:45 to play in the 2nd half because of lightning.
K-Christian will meet Lansing Christian Saturday at 1 p.m. at Williamston High School in the state championship game.
Baku, Azerbaijan, June 13 By Farhad Daneshvar - Trend: Iranian Economy Minister Ali Tayyebnia is reportedly scheduled to attend a ceremony in Seoul over the coming weeks to ink an agreement on luring the country's largest investment since the world removed nuclear sanctions on Tehran last January. Under the expected agreement, South Korean entities would provide $13 billion worth of financing for development projects in the Islamic Republic.
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A significant percentage of large businesses were hit by a cyber attack in the last year, Britain's treasury chief Philip Hammond said Tuesday. Hammond said cyber hackers attacked 65 percent of big businesses over the last year.
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Kenya's Geoffrey Kirui won the 121st Boston Marathon on Monday, pulling away from American Galen Rupp with a few Kilometers to go to win in an unofficial time of 2 hours, 9 minutes, 37 seconds.
Kenyan policewoman Edna Kiplagat won the women's race in 2:21:52, needing only one try in Boston to add it to wins in London, New York and Los Angeles.
"When I was running, my body was feeling good," said Kiplagat, who was greeted at the finish line by two of her children. "I tried to push more, hard and I saw my (rivals) were not picking up the pace," Kiplagat said.
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What Gov. Hickenlooper Is Saying About 2020 Presidential RunGov. John Hickenlooper isn't saying "no" about a possible presidential run in 2020, saying he's focused on other issues like health care right now.
Detective: Murder Suspects Are High-Level Gang MembersAuthorities say three men charged with murder in connection with a fatal shooting five months ago in Grand Junction were upper-level members of a national motorcycle gang.
Taylor Swift's Allegation That She Was Groped Heads To JuryA jury on Monday started considering Taylor Swift's allegation that a former radio host groped her during a meet-and-greet before a concert and whether the singer's mother and her radio liaison later set out to destroy his career.
James Goold, center, chairman of the RPM Nautical Foundation, talks with David Ruff, left, of the not-for-profit US Institute of Nautical Archaeology research organization, and Neritan Ceka, Albanian archaeologist, before the start of the Albanian underwater archaeology conference in Tirana, Albania, Tuesday, July 3, 2018. Researchers are urging Albanian authorities to build a museum to display hundreds of Roman and Greek artefacts and ancient shipwrecks that are sitting under Albania's barely explored coastline. Lazar Semini AP Photo
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Could you be making better use of your attic?
No matter how house proud you are, there are almost always a few parts of your home that aren’t given quite as much love as others.
Apparently 15% of the average British home is unused, which could be £34,000 worth of wasted space, according to new research by TalkTalk. So instead of going through the hassle of moving house, here, interior designer and TV presenter Linda Barker shows how to make better use of those neglected spaces.
“We literally can’t afford to waste space. We’re moving house less than ever before and it’s becoming increasingly important to make the most of what we have,” she says.
The research was commissioned to launch TalkTalk’s new Wi-Fi hub.
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Venezuelan state security has detained nearly two dozen people allegedly involved in violent acts against officers during a raid that left several apartment buildings in shambles. Residents at the Los Verdes complex in Caracas yesterday said officers fired weapons, destroyed elevators, broke doors and windows and shot to death at least one pet dog.
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Mete was plus-1 over 18:43 of ice time in Montreal's 3-2 shootout win over Buffalo on Thursday.
Mete's NHL debut went without incident and included stints on the second-unit power play (2:44). It helps to have Shea Weber as your blue-line partner. The conventional wisdom is that Montreal is kicking the tires on the 19-year-old and will send him back to juniors after nine games, but head coach Claude Julien told Stu Cowan of Hockey Inside Out that he's thinking about having Mete up all season with Montreal. One thing that could factor into Julien's decision-making regarding Mete's stay with the big club is if goalie Carey Price needs to face 45 shots every night, as was the case Thursday.
It had been a while since Cats Illustrated touched base with Louisville (Ky.) DuPont Manual athlete Aidan Robbins, but with Vince Marrow taking on a greater role in UK's in-state recruiting efforts...
Falklands : Queen's Certificate and Badge of Honour for Roger Lorton Submitted by Falkland Islands News Network 17.11.2016 Queen's Certificate and Badge of Honour for Roger Lorton By J Brock Roger Lorton was presented with his Queen's Certificate and Badge of Honour by Her Majesty's Ambassador to Thailand today. A pic is attached of Roger & his wife with the Ambassador, Brian Davidson.
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Matt Damon shoots a mean bow and arrow in The Great Wall, but don't be fooled by his apparent expertise.
"With a CGI arrow, I'm pretty damn good," says Damon, who stars in the action flick as an English mercenary who finds himself battling monsters in ancient China. "But with an actual arrow, not so much."
In other words, he's not about to challenge Jennifer Lawrence to any Hunger Games v. The Great Wall competitions. "She's got a good grasp on that whole thing," Damon said. "I think she's got me beat."
Holland will start Tuesday's game against the Royals, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Initially, Jeff Samardzija had been scheduled to start Tuesday's outing. However, the Giants have decided to have Samardzija start a minor-league game Wednesday and send Holland to the hill Tuesday. Holland has tossed 11 innings over four games this spring, during which he's given up four runs. Although he's struck out 13 batters, Holland has allowed 12 hits and walked five batters, giving him a subpar 1.55 WHIP.
Marc Stein recently wrote an article about the Chicago Bulls' head coach, Fred Hoiberg, being on the hot seat. While this came as a surprise for some around the league, Spurs fans may understand why.
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The British government will reveal more about its plans for leaving the EU this week.
It’s publishing papers about Brexit following criticism from opponents about a lack of detail.
One of the issues covered in the first batch of files released will be the nature of the border with .
Ministers are apparently considering what’s been described as a “soft customs border” between Northern Ireland and the Republic.
However, Bernard Purcell from The Irish World newspaper is sceptical……………
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Dale Haas of Haas Farms in Red Creek sells fresh produce at the farmer's market in downtown Syracuse on Oct. 11, 2016. Eating more fruits and vegetables adds nutrients to diets, reduces the risk for heart disease, stroke, and some cancers, and helps manage body weight.
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Cope Environmental Center hosts an open house Thursday, April 13, 2017 to officially open the new Sustainable Education Center in Richmond. Cope Center dedicates new green building Cope Environmental Center hosts an open house Thursday, April 13, 2017 to officially open the new Sustainable Education Center in Richmond.
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The nation's top high school prospect, Marvin Bagley III, announced live on Tuesday night's edition of SportsCenter that he will be attending Duke as a member of the class of 2017. He chose the Blue Devils over USC and UCLA.
Police have released footage of a man who left a suspicious-looking device outside a Melbourne police station and courthouse, sparking a bomb squad investigation.
A suspicious device found at a justice precinct in outer Melbourne has been declared safe.
The man left the device - believed to be a jerry can attached to a gas bottle - on Fletcher Road at Frankston just before 7am on Tuesday, in front of the police station and Magistrates Court.
The area surrounding the station and courthouse was cordoned off as the bomb squad investigated, sending in two robots to avoid any danger.
The device appeared to have been found inside a dirty brown paper bag or canvas bag.
The area was declared safe and reopened to the public at 10am.
Investigators later released CCTV footage of the man dumping the device and running away.
They believe another man, dressed in black, standing near Fletcher Road shopping centre, may have seen the offender flee and are urging him to come forward.
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Nigeria’s government says the international airport in its capital is reopening after six weeks of repairs to the runway, which experts had said was in shocking disrepair.
Nigeria says the Abuja airport is opening Tuesday, a day ahead of schedule.
The closure of one of West Africa’s busiest airports had been another blow to Nigeria’s already suffering economy.
Piecemeal attempts to fix the runway since its lifespan ended 14 years ago had failed. But after a South African Airways plane was damaged on landing in August, other airlines either stopped flying to Nigeria’s second-busiest airport or threatening to do so.
Inadequate maintenance of infrastructure has long been a problem in Nigeria, mainly because of corruption in one of Africa’s largest economies.
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Chennai City FC have roped in Spanish centre-forward Pedro Javier Manzi Cruz, for the upcoming I-League season. He last plied his trade with CE L’Hospitalet, a third-tier club in Spain.
The club had earlier signed two Spanish players — Sandro Rodriguez Felipe (midfielder), and Roberto Eslava Suarez (defender). They are also in talks of signing another Spanish attacking midfielder, Goal can confirm.
All these signings are being supervised by Jordi Vila, the new assistant coach of Chennai City. After a disappointing season, V Soundararajan was shown the door and Mohammed Akbar is currently the head coach of the side.
It is also learnt that Edwin Sydney Vanspaul will not extend his stay with the Rohit Ramesh-owned club and is looking for fresh opportunities.
Chennai City finished eighth in the league table with 17 points from 18 matches.
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Kendall Jenner spent the weekend with Clippers star Blake Griffin.
The pair, joined by Hailey Baldwin, was spotted hanging out together on a daybed on the beach at Gurney’s Montauk and hit Surf Lodge on Friday and Saturday.
“It looks like the beginning of a new romance,” said one spy.
Another tells us, “They weren’t all over each other, but they were inseparable. Kendall was hiding under a hoodie, and they wouldn’t allow anyone to take their picture.”
A traveling Vietnam War memorial will make a stop in Norfolk later this week and remain on display through the weekend. The wall, along with a mobile Education Center, will arrive at Nauticus on April 19, accompanied by a motorcycle escort of local veterans.
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The McCormick Creek fire is seen from the air. (Courtesy BC Wildfire Service)
Firefighting personnel continue to make progress on three local wildfires.
The McCormick Creek wildfire is now 40 per cent contained on the Salmo River/Pend d’Oreille side.
All evacuation alerts and orders for the area are still in place and the Nelway Border crossing is closed.
Suppression efforts at the Harrop Creek wildfire have been aided by 22 to 25 mm of rain.
An evacuation alert is still in place for 135 properties near the Kokanee Creek wildfire but that fire also saw a significant amount of rain.
Air and ground crews are tackling that blaze.
Jason Miller has joined Otterbourg as partner in New York. He joins the specialty finance group and moves over from Blank Rome.
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FILE - In this June 16, 2017, file photo, Jimmy Kimmel attends the 30th annual Scleroderma Foundation Benefit at the Beverly Wilshire hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. Kimmel held his baby son as he returned to his late-night son from a week off for the boy's heart surgery. He was crying from the first moment of his monologue Monday night, Dec. 11, as he pleaded with Congress to restore and improve children’s health coverage, a cause he has championed since son Billy was born with a heart defect in April. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)
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Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank called Charlotte one of the NFL’s “premier markets,” citing the city’s growth and the Carolina Panthers’ strong fan base and on-field product. Michael Perez AP
Michael McGarrity is an award-winning author who has published 15 novels over the duration of an illustrious career. He wrote about law enforcement, the judicial system and psychotherapy before penning his first novel, "Tularosa".
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A woman was arrested late Sunday during immigration protests outside the Atlanta Detention Center.
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About 50 protesters started erecting tents on city property, which is when officers asked them to remove the tents, according to a spokesperson with the Atlanta Police Department.
The police spokesperson says a group of officers moved in to remove the tents after the protesters refused to remove the tents themselves. At this point, police say the protesters became violent, fighting and throwing frozen water bottles at officers.
The woman arrested was not immediately identified by authorities, but they did say she was charged with disorderly conduct.
Police say they will maintain their distance at the scene and allow the individuals to peacefully protest.
No officers were injured.
Award winning Thai cuisine, a modern setting and style that never wavers, Sway is a favorite among Austinites and beyond. Executive Chef Martin Wilda stoped by the studio with a recipe to celebrate Thai New Year, which will be part of their menu through the weekend. Sway is on South 1st street. Go to swayaustin.com for more on their menu and other information, or call 512-326-1999.Their special Songkran menu is available through Saturday, April 15th.
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Casey recorded five solo tackles and two sacks in Sunday's 12-7 loss to the Cardinals.
Casey led an inspired defensive effort that produced eight sacks and held the hosts out of the end zone. Unfortunately, Tennessee's offense was even more inept in this one. With this effort, Casey hit the five-sack benchmark for the fifth consecutive season.
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Eibar hammered Vincenzo Montella’s Sevilla 5-1 to move within a point of their stunned opponents in La Liga on Saturday.
Sevilla, who face Manchester United in the last 16 of the Champions League, were far from their best and Eibar, inspired by winger Fabian Orellana, took full advantage.
The Basque side, who are now one place behind Sevilla in seventh on 32 points, took 38 seconds to go ahead when Kike Garcia broke away and rifled an effort past Sergio Rico at his near post.
Orellana stabbed home the second goal in the 17th minute before Pablo Sarabia pulled one back for the visitors with a penalty for handball by Dani Garcia.
Sevilla were unbeaten in five games before Saturday’s match and seemed poised to mount a comeback but Ivan Ramis restored Eibar’s two-goal lead with a towering header from a corner.
Orellana grabbed his second after the break, with Anaitz Arbilla curling home a fine free kick to complete the rout and delight the home fans at the Ipurua Stadium.
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In 2016 Bárðarbunga volcano kept busy all year with inflating and preparing for the next eruption.
On 31-December-2016 a swarm of earthquake happened in Bárðarbunga volcano, largest earthquake in that swarm had the magnitude of 3,6 and the second largest earthquake had the magnitude of 3,3. On 02-January-2017 few earthquake happened, the largest one having the magnitude of 2,8.
The earthquake activity in Bárðarbunga volcano. Copyright of this image belongs to Icelandic Met Office.
At the moment, the Bárðarbunga volcano continues to inflate at what seems to be a rather fast rate. When that might lead to an eruption is difficult to know. Other more complex factors are also at work here that I don’t know to well and are impossible to figure out.
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BUCHAREST, Romania — The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals group is promoting a vegan lifestyle in the Romanian capital with its ambassadors known as the “Lettuce Ladies.”
Two young women dressed in bikinis adorned with bright green leaves handed out vegan sandwiches in Bucharest on Monday.
They carried signs in Romanian and English saying: “Start Fresh: Go Vegan.” They attracted attention, though some passers-by looked puzzled.
The animal rights group is promoting vegan eating in different countries. They recent visited Moscow and Saint Petersburg in Russia and will also travel to Istanbul. They have also visited China and Cuba.
Many Christian orthodox Romanians consume vegan food for religious reasons in the weeks prior to a religious festival such as Christmas or a saint’s day.
WASHINGTON, April 24 (Reuters) - Mexican Economy Minister Ildefonso Guajardo said on Tuesday that agreeing a new North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) deal will depend on the flexibility of negotiations as he prepared to meet his U.S. and Canadian counterparts in Washington.
"Any day that you start (to) walk towards a goal nobody can guarantee that you will achieve it, (it) depends on the commitment and flexibilities around the table," he told reporters when asked if a deal was imminent.
Guajardo also said there was no need for a separate deal with the United States on steel and aluminum by May 1 when the current exemption on U.S. tariffs expires.
"I think whatever we do has to take into account the kind of commitment that we're going to do in NAFTA, and definitely, Mexico has been very clear: we will not accept any type of restrictions in aluminum or steel," he said. (Reporting by David Lawder, Editing by Franklin Paul)
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BRACKENRIDGE (KDKA) — Police are trying to find the person who stole two flags from the recently-renovated war memorial in Brackenridge.
The community spent years raising money to restore the important site.
On Memorial Day, they held a special re-dedication ceremony.
But, shortly after that ceremony, an American flag and a Prisoner of War flag that were part of the memorial went missing.
“The POW flag was missing, somebody else took the American flag off the pole. It just disgusted me,” said Cmdr. Frank Svitek, of the Brackenridge American Legion Post. “We’ll just keep on raising it. Hopefully, nobody takes it back down again. Show some respect for the veterans.”
Brackenridge Police are investigating.
Online Retailers Offer Trendy Looks For Plus-Size Guys A crop of internet retailers are finally catering to a long-ignored group. Bigger men are going online to find fashionable threads in larger sizes. Shoppers said that these clothes are hard to find elsewhere.
Gates Open At The State Fair Of TexasThe State Fair of Texas opened its gates on Friday. Before heading out to the event, check out this preview of everything from the food, to the rides, and even one of the oldest car shows in the country.
Australian journalist Charles Bean, once a junior reporter for the Sydney Morning Herald, landed at Gallipoli on April 25, 1915, just hours after the dawn attack.The then 36-year-old quickly won the affection of the Australian troops and, just two weeks after the landing, was recommended for a decoration for his bravery. Only a few months later, he was shot in the leg but refused to leave the peninsula, staying in Gallipoli throughout the remainder of the campaign and continually filing stories back to Australia. According to the Australian War Memorial, he filled 226 notebooks by the end of the war.
Real Madrid host Bayern Munich in the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final on Tuesday night, boasting a 2-1 lead from the first meeting. Defeat in the home leg has left the German champions with a mountain to climb, but they have the quality to turn the tie around.
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Burnley enjoyed their first away win of the season with goals from Ashley Barnes and Andre Gray giving them a 2-0 win at Selhurst Park against Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Saturday.
The win moves Burnley (39 points) eight points above the relegation zone ahead of Swansea's (31 points) visit to Manchester United on Sunday and should secure their top-flight status for another season.
Barnes converted from close range after a low ball into the box from Stephen Ward and shortly afterwards had a second effort disallowed for handball.
But substitute Gray made sure of the win, five minutes from the end, racing on to a superb through ball from George Boyd and blasting home.
Palace are in 16th place, seven points ahead of Swansea.
(Reporting by Simon Evans; Editing by Clare Fallon)
So let’s get this clear - I campaigned for Brexit in the Referendum and I want out!
This was borne from when I was in exporting and found that the French and other – mainly southern – European countries wanted bribes like some developing nation to buy from us. And I was selling to state-run organisations...!
I then came to the conclusion our mindset had more in common with other nations. Though I would add that Holland and the Scandinavian countries were a very different kettle of incorruptible fish and became good clients of mine.
In the Brexit negotiations, Olly Robbins proclaims that Brussels is walking all over us, and that we are powerless to stop them. He has reportedly told ministers...
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3. It’ll be all white on the night: Gupta racism row over whites-only hiring policy
4. South African engineers in high demand in Australia
5. Zille remains WC Premier but…excluded from all DA structures, no control of social media
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RBI said it will take action against statutory auditors in case of any lapses in their auditing process
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday tightened rules on banks' statutory auditors saying it reserved the right to not approve appointments of such auditors for a specified period if their audit quality was not found satisfactory. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said it will take action against statutory auditors of banks in case of any lapses in their auditing process including instances such as misstatement of a bank's financial statement or wrong information in audit report.
The banking regulator came out with these guidelines after a recent $2 billion fraud at state-run Punjab National Bank revealed several lapses in the auditing process in banks.
"The framework would cover, inter alia, instances of divergence identified in asset classification and provisioning during the RBI inspection vis-a-vis the audited financial statements of banks," said RBI in a statement.
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Bill Evans, Research Analyst at Westpac, suggests that growth in the Chinese economy is expected to slow as consumption and net exports are unable to compensate for the ongoing slowdown in investment. Key Quotes “The big uncertainties and risks centre around the Chinese financial system.” “China realises that it must move away from its growth […] The post China: Economy expected to slow – Westpac appeared first on Forex Crunch.
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IBS, which stands for irritable bowel syndrome, can develop at any age, but the symptoms usually start to advance between the ages of 20 and 30 years old, and are most prevalent in women.
The condition is a common, long-term disorder which affects the large intestine and digestive system.
The symptoms of IBS vary from patient to patient, but the most common associated with the condition include abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, excess gas, diarrhoea, constipation, and mucus in stools.
IBS symptoms tend to come and go periodically, lasting from a few days to a few months at a time, and often increase during times of stress or after eating certain foods.
But according the London Pain Clinic, people with IBS may experience other medical conditions which have nothing to do with the bowel or stomach, such as fibromyalgia. But what is it?
Brian Searby Photo Bishop Michael J. Bransfield gathers with young Catholics from West Virginia following his celebration of Mass for them at St. John Paul II Shrine in Washington. Following the Mass, the young people participated in the 45th annual March for Life.
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Rome, June 13 - The anti-establishment 5-Star Movement lost Sunday's local elections across Italy but M5S leader Beppe Grillo is not dead, Democratic Party leader and ex-premier Matteo Renzi said Tuesday, adding that the next general election should take place when it is due early next year. "It's clear that the M5S lost..but let's not give up Grillo for dead," he said on Repubblica TV.
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I wanted you to know about a memorial service for Russell Campbell, this Saturday, June 2, 10 am at All Saints Anglican Church, 14851 Gideon Drive, Woodbridge.
Russell was a member of our church (Immanuel Anglican) and a very good friend of mine. I met him six years ago when he was living in the woods on the Parson’s property. We were able to get him a studio apartment, but his degenerative brain disease required our moving him to Envoy Nursing Home.
He passed away on April 17; I ended up handling all the paperwork as there was no next of kin to be found; that’s a whole other story.
In any event, we have an original song about the folks in the woods that will be played. Also, should be many folks there that had lived at Parsons; most now just live in other woods.
A Minneapolis liquor store that opened for Sunday business nearly four months before a new state law allowed it will lose its license for 30 days.
City officials announced the license suspension for Surdyk's on Monday, a day after owner Jim Surdyk threw open his doors and blasted it on social media.
The city also said it was fining Surdyk's $2,000, rather than $3,500 in citations first considered.
Surdyk can appeal.
Minnesota's new law allowing Sunday liquor sales doesn't take effect until July. The license suspension would begin July 2, the first day liquor stores are allowed to begin selling alcohol on Sundays.
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In this enhanced episode, Vet Assistant Katie shadows Dr. Pol in hopes of getting into veterinarian school.
Everbright Sun Hung Kai Company Limited -- Moody's changes Everbright Securities' outlook to positive, affirms Everbright Sun Hung Kai's, China Everbright Limited's ratings with a stable outlook
NEW YORK (AP) — Best Buy Co., the nation's largest consumer electronics retailer, says it will be handing out bonuses to more than 100,000 employees, joining a list of companies sharing a portion of their windfall from the corporate tax reform law with employees.
The Minneapolis-based chain says that this month it will pay one-time bonuses of $1,000 to full-time workers and $500 to part-time employees.
Company spokesman Jeff Shelman said full-time salaried employees on a bonus plan will not get the extra funds.
Best Buy joins a list of others including Walmart Inc., Walt Disney Co. and Starbucks Corp., adopting measures such as giving out bonuses, enhancing maternity benefits and raising wages in the wake of the tax overhaul.
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The Best Buy bonuses were first reported by the Star Tribune in Minneapolis.
(CBS) – He jumped in to try and help a woman getting attacked on the CTA Red Line.
His quick thinking led to an arrest, but he is also paying a price. CBS 2’s Charlie De Mar reports.
Marvin Smith was on his way to work in December when he saw a disturbance on the train he was riding.
A teenage boy and an adult woman were arguing.
“Everyone started covering their faces, people started coughing,” Smith says.
Police say the 16-year-old got physical with the woman, 23, and she pepper-sprayed him.
When the teen tried running for the exit at North and Clybourn, Smith stepped in. He got pushed into a wall and nearly blacked out.
“I had a brain bleed. I had facial fractures I’ve had some teeth fractures,” Smith tells De Mar.
The teen was caught and charged with two counts of aggravated battery.
Smith, meantime, has a long road to recovery and dental bills are adding up fast. A Go Fund Me page has been started to help with some of the costs.
He says regardless, he doesn’t regret getting involved.
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Waving to the crowd, David Cortez (right), of Sebastian, plays the part of Uncle Sam on stilts while marching in the City of Sebastian and the Lions Club of Sebastian's 46th annual Independence Day, 4th of July Parade along Indian River Drive on Wednesday, July 4, 2018, in Sebastian. "I love it, I've been doing it for about 25 years," Cortez said. "I'm going to do it as long as I can." Hundreds of spectators from northern Indian River and south Brevard counties enjoyed the holiday event of more than 80 entries marching along Indian River Drive from the Sebastian Community Center to Riverview Park, followed festivities in the park with live entertainment, food, crafts, and fireworks scheduled at dusk. ERIC HASERT/TCPALM
Retailers are closing thousands of stores following years of declines in sales and customer traffic.
We compiled a list of the more than 3,200 closures that have been announced so far in 2017. Most of the closures are scheduled for first half of the year.
Here's the full list:
Some retailers have released lists of which of their locations will be closing. To find out if a store near you is shutting down, click on the retailers in the following list:
An all-candidates forum for the Kootenay West riding has been scheduled in Castlegar.
It’s May 4 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Sandman Hotel and it’s being hosted by the Chamber of Commerce.
That’s five days before voters head to the polls.
Those in the running are Liberal Jim Postnikoff, incumbent New Democrat Katrine Conroy, and the Green Party’s Samantha Troy.
Warriors forward Andre Iguodala, who missed the last four (4) games of the Western Conference Finals after suffering a left lateral leg contusion/bone bruise in Game 3 vs. Houston on May 20, was evaluated by the team’s medical staff yesterday. The evaluation indicated that Iguodala is making progress; however, the pain that accompanies the bone bruise persists, as does inflammation of the nerve surrounding his left knee. He is currently listed as out for Game 1 of the NBA Finals and will be re-evaluated again prior to Game 2.
The 2018 Audi RS4 Avant is one of those cars that makes us want to move to Europe so we can get our hands on the coolest station wagon money can buy. On the surface, it's a handsome family hauler with a luxurious interior, all-wheel drive, and plenty of room for groceries. But at its heart, the RS4 is a 450-horsepower sleeper that wants to embarrass every sports car it pulls up next to at a stop light.
While Audi's most powerful wagon is quite capable on its own, German tuner ABT Sportsline is currently working on bringing out the RS4's wild side. The ABT RS4 coaxes 510-hp and 500 pound-feet of torque out of the car's 2.9-liter, twin-turbocharged V-6.
The ABT-tuned RS4's main attraction is its ABT Engine Control unit, which works in conjunction with the RS4's ECU and alters up to 25 controls to optimize power for different situations.
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OLD SAYBROOK — Next up in Acton Public Library’s Summer Concert Series is Elison Jackson, fronted by Acton’s very own former Young Adult/Reference Librarian, Sam Perduta. The concert will be held Friday, Aug. 11, from 4 to 5 p.m. This event is free and open to all.
Originally out of New Haven, Elison Jackson now comes to Connecticut by way of Philadelphia, Pa. Their homegrown garage-folk sound is imbued with thoughtful reflective lyrics combined with a creative flair.
Preview some of “I Do Believe She Flew Out the Drainpipe,” at elisonjackson.bandcamp.com.
Spare acoustic lines and haunting vocals won the band a Connecticut Music Award for “Song of the Year” for their single titled “2009,” and the New England Music Award for “Songwriter of the Year” in 2015.
Come enjoy an afternoon of original songs by the band on Friday, Aug. 11.
CLEARWATER BEACH, Fla. - Massive crowds and extremely limited parking. If you're headed to Clearwater Beach this weekend, expect major traffic tie-ups.
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I don’t know about you, but when I root – I root for the Timbers.
What a fun time I had at Providence Park on Sunday, watching the Portland Timbers take care of business against New York City FC. Final score was 3-0 and it was the second straight win for the Timbers.
Now, I should tell you that going into last weekend, I had no idea I would be going to a Timbers game on Sunday.
I found out Saturday afternoon.
Boy, THAT was a fun call. I’ve been really excited about making it to a Timbers game ever since I arrived in Portland. The emotional reaction I felt when I found out I was actually going to one, was a little like how many of us felt when were children, opening presents on Christmas morning.
As if that weren’t enough. The group I met, was also sitting right in the middle of the Timbers Army!
Oh. Yes, you may have noticed I was dressed a little too warmly for that day.
I’m still reacquainting myself with seasons.
The city could end the fiscal year with a small, but meaningful, surplus, as it looks ahead to another year marked by uncertainty in the state budget, the mayor said. The expected $1.5 million surplus will come mostly from the conveyance tax levied on the sale of five towers in the Harbor Point development, Mayor David Martin said.
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RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - An appeals court has wiped out the convictions of two film producers sentenced to federal prison for running a synthetic marijuana operation.
The Virginian-Pilot reports a Richmond appeals court ordered U.S. District Judge Raymond Jackson to take up the case again of Charles Burton Ritchie and Benjamin Galecki. They were convicted last year of running a $21 million operation out of Pensacola, Florida, that shipped the drug known as spice to areas in Virginia.
The court ruled Friday that Jackson shouldn't have barred defense testimony from a then-scientist with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. The scientist was later arrested on charges of communicating with a child under 15 for sexual contact.
The two produced "Misery Loves Comedy," a 2015 documentary featuring Martin Short, Amy Schumer, Jimmy Fallon and other comedians.
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The Boston Bruins are fired up for Saturday’s game against the Toronto Maple Leafs at TD Garden.
Entering Friday, the Bruins have a three-point lead on the Maple Leafs in the Atlantic Division. With a win Saturday, the B’s can further distance themselves from their rival in the standings.
After Friday’s practice, several Bruins, including Patrice Bergeron and Torey Krug, caught up with NESN’s Alex Kraemer to discuss the importance of Saturday’s game.
To hear what they had to say, check out the video above from “NESN Live,” presented by Cross Insurance.
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A heroic bulldog is having her second viral moment of the year on Reddit and YouTube because she's annoying to watch a movie with—but it's cute when the one screaming at the screen is your dog. This time Khaleesi, the hero we need but not the one we deserve, tries her doggone (get it?) hardest to save Leonardo DiCaprio's beautiful face from being ravaged by a bear, no matter how many Oscars it'll win him.
Here's the one commenter on YouTube who ruined the moment:
Can you picture how frustrated Khaleesi will be when she watches The Titanic? She'll probably start doggy paddling in mid-air and screaming about how there's more than enough room on that raft for Leo.
× Paul Shirley is an Open Book, and He’s Written Two
DES MOINES – Since retiring from professional basketball Paul Shirley has switched to his next passion as an author. Shirley’s latest book ‘Stories I Tell on Dates’ is full of unfiltered moments including some from his time as an Iowa State basketball player.
Dan Winters had the chance to sit down with Paul on the Channel 13 News at Four to discuss his new book and the highs and lows of his basketball career.
Nine Tri-City attorneys have applied for appointment to the seat on the Benton County District Court bench vacated by Joe Burrowes. Burrowes, who won a four-year term on the District Court bench in 2014, resigned after winning election to Benton-Franklin Superior Court in November.
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The Wateree Dive Center and members of the SCUBA community got together on Sunday to care for the environment, picking up more than 100 pounds of trash from the bottom of the lake.
Our friends at Palmetto Weekend went along for the trip. Watch the story here.
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Fighting family separations at the US border
The FT's Ben Marino visits Tucson, Arizona, and meets a whistleblower and a lawyer who are fighting to end the separation of families caught crossing the US-Mexico border illegally.
(AP) — Police say R&B singer Trey Songz has been arrested on suspicion of felony domestic violence for punching a woman at a Los Angeles party.
LAPD spokesman Officer Drake Madison says Songz, whose real name is Tremaine Neverson, turned himself in at a Hollywood police station Monday morning.
Jail records show the 33-year-old was released about two hours later on $50,000 bail.
Andrea Buera said at a news conference last week that she was the woman Songz had assaulted. Buera said he punched her repeatedly because he was upset she was talking to another man at a party Feb. 18.
Songz attorney Shawn Chapman Holley did not immediately respond to messages seeking comment.
Songz tweeted Monday that he was being lied about and falsely accused for someone else’s personal gain.
Hanson (hamstring) could return from the 10-day disabled list over the weekend, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Hanson went 1-for-3 and played five innings at shortstop in his first rehab game with High-A San Jose on Wednesday. While manager Bruce Bochy originally said the second baseman would need a week's worth of rehab action before returning to the Giants, it sounds like he could be back sometime over the weekend if his hamstring responds well to his return to game action. Once active, however, Hanson may not have a clear path to at-bats, as starting second baseman Joe Panik (thumb) is on track to return from the disabled list Friday.
An explosion rocked the area near the Port Authority bus terminal in Manhattan on Monday, police said.
The only person injured is a man detained in connection with the blast, police said on Twitter.
They said subway trains were ordered to bypass that bustling part of New York.
Early media reports said the blast came from a pipe bomb.
President Donald Trump was briefed on the explosion, White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders wrote on Twitter.
A truck attack in lower Manhattan on Halloween killed eight people. It was the first deadly terror attack in New York since the September 11 suicide airliner attacks.
PROVINCETOWN, Mass. (AP) — Animal welfare officials in Massachusetts say a humpback whale previously entangled in Cape Cod Bay is now swimming free.
A Hyannis Whale Watcher Cruises vessel reported the entangled whale Sunday about six miles off Provincetown, prompting a response from a Center for Coastal Studies’ Marine Animal Entanglement Response crew. The Cape Cod Times reports the crew worked to remove a line that went from the whale’s mouth to the tail stock.
They removed the line and the whale swam away and disappeared.
Humpback whales, frequent visitors to the waters of Cape Cod, are part of a federal inquiry called an “unusual mortality event” along the Atlantic coast.
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When Steve Martin cashed in on King Tut
40 years ago this week, comedian Steve Martin performed a song on Saturday Night Live that was released a week later as a single which sold over a million copies. It was a comic take on the commercialism of a traveling exhibit featuring artifacts from the tomb of the Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun or King Tut.
Last year the video of Martin's performance of the song was shown during a first-year Humanities class at Reed College in Oregon. A group of students protested that the video is racist and demanded that it be removed from the curriculum.
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Organic marketing is exceptionally appealing to budget-conscious companies - while the creation of organic content does require capital, deploying it across various platforms is essentially free. Unfortunately, there's no such thing as a free lunch, and that's doubly true in the B2B sphere; social media platforms are all too aware at how lucrative marketing is, and how much of a dent "organic" was putting in their bottom line. Knowing that aggressive ad exposure could cost them subscribers - the real product, at the end of the day - these channels have opted to be more selective in what they display from businesses. Unsurprisingly, "selective" sounds an awful lot like an old-timey cash register if you listen closely enough. Paid advertisers aren't just getting a little bit of preference, they've stolen the spotlight entirely.
So is that it, then? Is organic reach well and truly dead? Have social media companies slammed the door and thrown away the key? Not completely.
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Feb 14 Watsco Inc
* Watsco raises ownership interest in joint venture with Carrier to 80%
* Watsco - increased its ownership interest of Carrier Enterprise Northeast LLC, a joint venture with Carrier, to 80% for approximately $43 million in cash
* Watsco - incremental investment builds on November 2016 transaction that had increased Watsco's controlling interest from 60% to 70% Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The Roger Mills 4-H Air Rifle/ Pistol members competed at State 4-H Shooting Sport Air Rifle Pistol National Qualifying Contest held in Shawnee at the Firelake Arena. Results from the contest are as followed: Carson Beavin qualified for Nationals in both air Rifle and Pistol and declined National participation after placing 5th high senior air rifle and 8th place senior air pistol.
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When not competing on the LPGA tour, Sandra Gal does all sorts of other things, like produce her own music.
For most pros, offseason self-improvement means breaking in a new driver. Sandra Gal spent five days at a silent retreat, meditating and walking barefoot in the woods.
The 10-year LPGA veteran has always been a seeker, and her path to self-discovery is about a lot more than her golf game. Gal, 31, remains committed to maximizing her considerable potential; immediate goals include making a third Solheim Cup team and getting back into the top 40 on the money list, where she finished every season from 2011-15.
But the native of Dusseldorf, Germany, is a world citizen who is more focused on the journey. I sat down with her to talk about the meaning of life, the nature of love and, oh yeah, a little golf.
Relatives say the 18-year-old son of a former police colonel who joined the extremist group Islamic State (IS) has been arrested.
Behruz Gulmorodov's relatives told RFE/RL on April 17 that he was detained three weeks ago and is being held incommunicado.
They said they have received no explanation of the arrest, which could not be independently verified.
Behruz Gulmorodov's father, Colonel Gulmurod Halimov, was commander of the Tajik Interior Ministry's special forces, known as OMON.
He went missing in April 2015 and later appeared on the Internet, saying he had joined IS.
Last August, the U.S. State Department called Halimov a key member of IS and offered a $3 million reward for information on his whereabouts.
Western media reports quoted Iraqi officials on April 14 as saying that Halimov was killed in an air strike in Mosul.
Malawi to host conference for ombudsman institutions in Africa
Malawi will host the first ever training conference for Ombudsman institutions in Africa from the 5th to 9th February, 2018 which is aimed at strengthening the institutions in the promotion of transparency, ethics and accountability…. The post Malawi to host conference for ombudsman institutions in Africa …
ARD is a period of probation in which the defendant does not plead guilty and must comply with certain conditions of the program. Upon successful completion of the program, charges may be dismissed.
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April 17 (Reuters) - Nielsen Holdings Plc:
* Nielsen Holdings Plc-on april 13,co's unit entered into amendment no. 3 relating to its fourth amended and restated credit agreement dated april 22, 2014
* Nielsen Holdings Plc - amended agreement provides for a new class of term loans in an aggregate principal amount of $2.25 billion - sec filing
* The new class of term loans, class b-4 term loans, will mature in full on october 4, 2023
* Nielsen Holdings Plc-proceeds of loans were used to replace or refinance outstanding principal of class b-3 term loans,a portion of class a term loans Source text - http://bit.ly/2onDaSZ Further company coverage:
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“I think a lot of my favorite artists have always done stuff like that,” Deer Tick front man John McCauley says from his home in Nashville, reflecting on his band’s love of unexpected mashups: tender lyrics layered over pi**ed off guitars; classical music flourishes delivered nearly naked and high. Deer Tick’s perfected it all, mostly as an outlier, revered by a legion of fans, respected by peers, but not part of any one scene. With their highly anticipated new project(s), two new albums released simultaneously titled Deer Tick Vol. 1 and Deer Tick Vol. 2, the crew from Rhode Island prove that their punk-roots rock has only gotten better with age. Download “Jumpstarting” off Deer Tick vol. 2 any time between August 14th, and August 20th and learn more about Deer Tick at their Official Website, “Like” them on Facebook and follow them on Twitter.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Jilin Province Huinan Changlong Bio-pharmacy Co Ltd :
* Qtrly turnover rmb156.4 million versus rmb147.4 million
* Board does not recommend payment of an interim dividend for six months ended
* Qtrly profit attributable to equity holders of company rmb37.5 million versus rmb36 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
One person is dead and another one injured following a rollover accident Sunday morning on Highway 12 north of the Woodbury/Plymouth County line.
The Plymouth County Sheriff says a caller notified authorities about a vehicle that was in a ditch around 7:40 a.m.
Investigators say the driver apparently lost control of the vehicle, which rolled several times.
A woman inside the vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene and a male was extricated and taken to the hospital with injuries.
Names of the victims have not been released.
Authorities say alcohol may have been a factor in the accident.
Baku. 19 January. REPORT.AZ/ The flags on the building of the Consulate General of the Republic of Turkey in Nakhchivan and Ganja will be lowered due to the 28th anniversary of the 20 January tragedy.
Report was informed in the press service of the Turkish Embassy in Azerbaijan. It was noted that the Turkish flags in Baku Turkish Martyrs' Memorial will be flown at half-mast.
"January 20, 1990, one of the turning points of the struggle for independence and independence of Azerbaijan will never be forgotten. Joy of Azerbaijan is our joy and its sorrow is our sorrow. The martyrs, who sacrificed their lives 28 years ago are commemorated and we share the sorrow of Azerbaijan on this painful day" the embassy stated.
Bauer launches $12.99 food magazine with zero ads Bauer Publishing may have hit on a unique formula to beat the ad crunch in the print world: Start a new magazine with zero advertising — but a sky-high cover...
Bauer Media to appeal Rebel Wilson defamation suit ruling Last month, Wilson won Australia’s highest-ever defamation payout after successfully suing Bauer Media over a series of defamatory articles.
Rebel Wilson tells court Australian articles hurt career "It's not lucrative," she told the court. "The reason why I'm here today is to stand up for myself and to stand up for my family, who've been harassed."
NEW YORK (AP) — The New Yorker magazine says it has cut ties with its well-known political reporter Ryan Lizza for alleged sexual misconduct.
A New Yorker spokeswoman said Monday that the magazine recently learned Lizza had “engaged in what we believe was improper sexual conduct.” A CNN spokeswoman says Lizza will not appear on the cable news network, where he is a contributor, while it looks into the matter.
Lizza says in an emailed statement that the magazine’s decision was a “terrible mistake” and that he is “dismayed” that it was characterizing a “respectful relationship with a woman I dated as somehow inappropriate.”
Lizza is known for a memorable interview with Anthony Scaramucci , in which the former White House communications director bashed colleagues in vulgar language. Scaramucci was ousted shortly afterward.
April 5 Total Energy Services Corp :
* Board of directors of Savanna has been reconstituted following Total Energy's recent acquisition of common shares of Savanna
* Effective Wednesday, all of directors of Savanna, with exception of Allen Brooks, resigned as directors of Savanna
* Chris Strong has resigned as president and chief executive officer of Savanna
* Strong's replacement will be determined by Savanna board in due course
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- Above is an extra scene from Luke Gallows' recent "Superstar Ink" episode with The Good Brother talking to host Corey Graves about a botched tattoo he has.
Triple H will speak with the media this Wednesday to promote Saturday's WWE NXT "Takeover: Brooklyn III" event. We will have highlights from the call once it's over.
- WWE posted these videos with RAW Tag Team Champion Cesaro, Tian Bing, Shinsuke Nakamura, WWE Champion Jinder Mahal and some of the international announcers to reveal that Sunday's SummerSlam pay-per-view will stream live for the first time in Hindi, Brazilian Portuguese, Japanese, Spanish, Mandarin, Russian and German.
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NEW YORK — Days after the presidential pardon of Jack Johnson, Sylvester Stallone has announced plans for a biopic on the first African-American heavyweight champion.
Stallone said Wednesday that his newly launched Balboa Productions will start with a film about Johnson. On Thursday, Stallone stood next to President Donald Trump in the Oval Office as he signed a rare posthumous pardon to Johnson, who served 10 months in prison in what Trump called "a racially-motivated injustice."
Trump has said Stallone was instrumental in bringing Johnson's story to his attention.
Stallone's production company said the film will be fast-tracked with Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures.
Stallone has said Johnson was the basis for the character Apollo Creed in the "Rocky" films. The 71-year-old actor is currently in production on "Creed II" with MGM.
President Moon Jae-in has ordered all government agencies to consider the issue of gender equality as a task they need to address.
Moon issued the order on Tuesday as this week marks the nation's 23rd gender equality week.
At a Cabinet meeting, Moon said the issue of gender equality should not be regarded as a task strictly for the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family to handle.
Instead, the president said all government agencies should be responsible for issues related to gender equality that occur in their administrative areas.
The president said that supplementary steps to ensure gender equality and prevent sexual harassment in society would be discussed at the weekly cabinet meeting.
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April 28 Headwaters Inc:
* HEADWATERS INCORPORATED ANNOUNCES RESULTS FOR SECOND QUARTER OF FISCAL 2017
* Q2 ADJUSTED EARNINGS PER SHARE $0.21 FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
* Q2 EARNINGS PER SHARE $0.06 FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
* Q2 REVENUE ROSE 28 PERCENT TO $259.3 MILLION
* HEADWATERS INC - REAFFIRM 2017 ADJUSTED EBITDA GUIDANCE OF $235 TO $250 MILLION
* HEADWATERS INC - EXPECT NET DEBT RATIO TO BE IN RANGE OF 2.5 TIMES BY END OF FISCAL 2017
* HEADWATERS- SEES CASH FLOWS TO BE STRONG IN SECOND HALF OF YEAR AND SHOULD POSITION CO TO REDUCE DEBT BY ADDITIONAL $85 MILLION BEFORE END OF CALENDAR YEAR
* HEADWATERS INC - "ON TRACK TO DELIVER STRONG EARNINGS POTENTIAL TO BORAL" Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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The centre added that it is expected to be less than 1000 metres at times over some coastal and internal northern and central areas, during the period from 23:00 PM tonight until 09:30 AM tomorrow morning.
Fender bender fuels full-fledged road rage
Perhaps it was the New Year’s Eve traffic that triggered it, but a minor fender bender sent a driver over the edge in Phnom Penh on Saturday, provoking a road rage incident that sent three to the hospital.
A motorbike bumped into the suspect’s Toyota Corolla before trying to flee the scene. Enraged, the Toyota driver gave pursuit, slamming the bike from behind. When the three passengers were injured in the collision, it was the car owner’s turn to take flight, while they were taken for treatment.
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My fiancé is approaching his term limit. I still have five years left. If we get married now rather than later, am I able to add him to my work permit as a dependent and give him five more years to live/work here before we have to decide on whether to apply for PR?
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Chorney's first goal of the season held up as the game-winner Sunday against Ottawa.
Chorney managed just one goal in 55 games last season, so it's nice to see the blueliner notch his first in just his seventh game this time around. The 29-year-old isn't known for his offense, however, and doesn't play on the power play, so given his limited ice time and previous career high of six points, it's best to avoid him in most fantasy leagues
The Federal Capital Territory High Court has sentenced a former governor of Taraba State, Jolly Nyame, to 14 years in prison without an option of fine.
The court convicted Nyame of criminal breach of trust in a case of N1.64 billion fraud preferred against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Nyame, who was Taraba State governor between 1999 and 2007, was accused of criminally misappropriating the funds while he governed the state.
Delivering a judgement that lasted more than four hours on Wednesday, Justice Adebukola Banjoko found the former governor guilty in 27 out of 41 counts he was charged with.
The judge blamed Nyame for financial recklessness and brazen display of executive power without following due process.
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Like tin cans on a stump, the sexual harassers in Congress and other parts of public life are getting shot off their perches. Now that Capitol Hill has passed new rules and laws banning this sort of behavior, federal contractors could be next. Larry Allen, president of Allen Federal Business Partners, shares all the details on Federal Drive with Tom Temin.
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JACKSON, MI - An apartment fire claimed the lives of four pets and displaced two residents Sunday night.
The fire broke out at about 9:30 p.m., Aug. 13, inside the apartment at Abbey Villas Apartments, 308 Van Buran St., said Jackson firefighter Joe Smith.
Firefighters were able to control and isolate the blaze to the single unit, sparing 40 adjacent units, Smith said.
Two dogs and two cats were killed and two residents were displaced in the blaze, which rendered the apartment uninhabitable, Smith said.
There were no injures reported.
The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
Two men were arrested after a fight at a bar in Mt. Pleasant.
In the early morning hours of Sunday, Mt. Pleasant Police say three men got into a disagreement outside of the Bird Bar and Grill.
During the disagreement, a gun fell onto the ground.
The men began fighting, and the bouncer called police.
After the fight, one of the men picked up the gun and two ran away from the scene.
The victim, a 25 year-old Suttons Bay man was uninjured.
Police later found the two men on W. Michigan St., and took them into custody.
One of the men faces assault and battery charges, and both face weapons violations.
AMESBURY, England (Reuters) - Britain’s counter-terrorism chief said on Wednesday that two people who are critically ill in hospital in Wiltshire were exposed to the Novichok nerve agent, the same toxin that was used in an attack on ex-Russian spy Sergei Skripal.
Police officers guard outside a branch of Boots pharmacy, which has been cordoned off after two people were hospitalised and police declared a 'major incident', in Amesbury, Wiltshire, Britain, July 4, 2018. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls
The man and woman, both British, were found unwell at a house in Amesbury on Saturday, close to Salisbury where Skripal and his daughter were poisoned with nerve agent in March.
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MENDON — The Mendon girls’ basketball team dropped a tough 46-40 non-league decision at home Monday with Battle Creek St. Philip.
St. Philip jumped out to a 15-13 lead after the opening period and took a 34-25 lead into halftime.
Both teams played good defense in the third quarter with only 10 points being scored between the two sides. St. Philip entered the final quarter holding a 37-32 lead.
Julia Sutter scored 17 points, hauled down 14 rebounds and blocked two shots for Mendon. Mary Leighton added 10 points, two rebounds, five assists and three steals.
Hayley Kramer finished with nine points, 10 rebounds and two steals for Mendon, now 5-10 overall.
Nancy Steinacker added six rebounds and two points. Alyssa Kramer had two points and five rebounds.
Kameron Haley scored 12 points for Battle Creek St. Philip.
Scott Hassinger can be reached at 279-7488 ext. 25 or sports@threeriversnews.com.
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NEW YORK -- Claire's, the jewelry chain that has pierced the ears of millions of teens, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. but its Canadian and European stores are not involved.
The company said Monday its stores will remain open as it restructures its debt.
A Claire's spokesperson told The Canadian Press that the fashion and jewellery retailer's European and Canadian businesses are not involved in the U.S. Chapter 11 cases, and will continue operating without interruption.
Claire's is the latest retailer to seek bankruptcy protection, close stores or go out of business entirely.
Toys "R" Us announced last week that it would close or sell all its stores after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last year.
Privately-held Claire's says it expects to emerge from bankruptcy in September.
Ahead of next week’s special election, Politico reports that Georgia’s voting systems “are uniquely vulnerable, security researchers say—and the state has ignored efforts to fix the problem.”
“A 29-year-old former cybersecurity researcher with the federal government’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee, Lamb, who now works for a private internet security firm in Georgia, wanted to assess the security of the state’s voting systems… But his curiosity turned to alarm when he encountered a number of files, arranged by county, that looked like they could be used to hack an election. Lamb wrote an automated script to scrape the site and see what was there, then went off to lunch while the program did its work. When he returned, he discovered that the script had downloaded 15 gigabytes of data.”
The Brewers came up with a creative way to generate buzz heading in the 2018 MLB season, and it has worked out well.
Using social media, the team circulated a video clip showing some of the team’s players dressed as characters from the hit movie “The Sandlot.”
Not only that, the players did a pretty good job of acting out one of the most famous scenes from the movie.
There's heroes and there's legends. Heroes get remembered but legends never die. pic.twitter.com/z7mKroaOQ1 — Milwaukee Brewers (@Brewers) March 19, 2018
Whoever came up with that idea deserves a raise.
KITCHENER — Police are looking to identify a man after six woman reported being inappropriately touched by a man on a bicycle in Kitchener.
The first report was made on June 12 at 11:10 a.m.
A woman was walking in the parking lot at Fairview Park mall when a man riding a bike approached her from behind, touched her, and rode away, said Waterloo Regional Police .
Another woman called police on June 13 at 4:30 a.m. after she was walking near Alpine Plaza on Ottawa Street and the man, on a bicycle, approached her from behind, touched her inappropriately and fled.
Badger Meter, Inc. is scheduled to be releasing its earnings data on Wednesday, April 19th. Analysts expect Badger Meter to post earnings of $0.27 per share for the quarter.
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GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Allie LeClaire scored 22 points, Jessica Lindstrom added 19 and No. 20 Green Bay won its 10th straight game, 75-68 over Wright State on Saturday.
Karly Murphy added 14 for the Phoenix (21-2, 11-1 Horizon) and Caitlyn Hibner had 11 points and a career-high 10 rebounds. Chelsea Welch scored 24 points and Mackenzie Taylor 17 for the Raiders (16-8, 7-5).
After a 3-pointer by Emily Vogelpohl gave Wright State a 45-38 lead to open the third quarter, the Raiders missed their next six shots. But a basket by Welch at the 4:04 mark put the Raiders on top 49-48. However, they missed their next 12 shots, Green Bay scored the first 10 points of the fourth quarter and held on, making 6 of 8 free throws in the last 30 seconds.
Wright State made 5 of 25 shots in the second half but was 14 of 18 from the foul line. Green Bay shot 60 percent in the second half.
In the most recent quarter, the Alphabet, Inc property controlled more than 80% of the global mobile operating system market. You might be tempted to believe that the company would be able to leverage its massive installed base of devices into a commanding lead in the area of mobile payments.
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The FIA World Rallycross Championship will visit Silverstone for the first time after the two agreed a deal to see 'the home of British motorsport' become the host of the British round in 2018.Silverstone will replace Lydden Hill as the British leg of World RX 2018 in what is promised to be a festival of rallycross and race action.With rallycross celebrating its 50th anniversary this year World RX managing director Paul Bellamy is thrilled to secure Silverstone as a venue for next year to continue to fuel the sport's growth.“We have been in talks internally at IMG for some time about creating a large scale motorsport festival weekend and we are delighted that Silverstone is able to share our vision for the future,” Bellamy said.Further details are expected to be announced over the course of 2017. This year's campaign begins at Circuit de Catalunya in Barcelona on 1-2 April and will visit a second Grand Prix circuit when it heads to Hockenheim on 4-6 May.
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LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa.– A Lititz duo is facing charges after allegedly assaulting a juvenile.
Ryan Miller, 46, is facing simple assault charges for his role in the incident while Stephanie Fouse, 34, is facing endangering the welfare of children charges.
On March 16, police charges the pair after it is alleged that Miller assaulted a 14-year-old juvenile by throwing the juvenile into a wall that caused injuries to the child’s neck, shoulder, and ribs on March 4.
Fouse is alleged to have permitted, Miller, her fiancee to assault the child, who was treated at Hershey Medical Center and released.
Now, the duo will face charges.
The gin and tonics served up at Russell's Saloon & Gin Emporium, have been voted the best in Ireland.
The popular Park Street bar had their gin serving skills tested as part of The Irish Gin And Tonic Festival and voters crowed their G&T's as the best in the land.
Jean McGuinness, Bar Manager of Russell's in Dundalk told the website Lovin.ie:
"The public reacted brilliantly to The Irish Gin & Tonic Fest, with Stephen Murphy from Old Carrick Mill hosting a fantastic spread of gin tastings and food pairings.
"Everybody is so curious about Irish gin these days and they were excited to meet the distiller of our festival gin. Our choice of using fresh pear with the blueberries went down a storm with our customers as they said the garnish really brought out the fruit in the gin and the bitterness in the Fever Tree tonic."
Saudi Arabia has said it will lift a ban on public cinemas that has been in place for more than three decades.
The Ministry of Culture and Information for Saudi Arabia said in a statement Monday that, after a hiatus of 35 years, it will begin licensing cinemas immediately.
The first movie theaters are set to open in March, with plans to have more than 2,000 screens up and running by 2030.
Religious hardliners forced the closure of cinemas in the 1980s, claiming they were a threat to Saudi religious identity.
The kingdom's culture ministry said the move was another strand of its "Vision 2030" social and economic reform plan for the country that is being pushed through by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Korean War Soldier Receives Proper Burial In Mass. Hometown
An Army medic killed in Korea in 1954 was brought back to Hawaii after the war as an unknown soldier. New tests have been able to identify him, and he was returned to Holyoke, Mass., for burial.
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Creates the world’s largest gift card.
Alon Brands officially holds the Guinness World Record for the World’s Largest Gift Card.
Alon Brands constructed the World’s Largest gift card on Aug. 11 at the ALON/7-Eleven on 320 S. Americas Ave in El Paso, TX.
As part of the festivities, Alon presented El Paso resident Andrew Saldivar, who was randomly selected as the lucky winner, with a gift card and $10,000 worth of ALON gas and merchandise. Other event attendees won giveaways, including $5,000 worth of ALON gift cards, an Xbox and other prizes.
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Throughout the golf season we’ve created the ultimate Jackson-area golf course and a guide to each of the courses in the Jackson County.
Now, it’s time to look at and honor some of the top players who have played these courses.
Jackson is a golfing hot bed, with multiple players who have won on the PGA Tour and some who could be on track to get there, so we decided to rank the best to ever play in the area.
To be considered, a golfer must have won at least two local major tournaments. The number in parentheses next to the golfer’s name indicates the number of local tournaments he won. The majority of information collected for this project was aggregated from jacksongolf.net.
This is our list of the best 50 golfers in Jackson-area history. Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments.
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A helicopter has crashed in a field in North Yorkshire.
The chopper came down at about 13:20 BST near the town of Boroughbridge.
The area has been cordoned off and police officers are searching the scene. Four fire engines and ambulance crews also attended the crash.
Police said they could not "confirm any information about casualties". The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) said inspectors were on their way to the scene.
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A middle school student is facing discipline after ordering a stripper to come to a Round Rock middle school, about 20 miles from Austin, reports say.
The student used his cell phone and entered a credit card number to pay for the entertainer, The Austin American Statesman reported. The woman realized the location was a school and called the front office to report the prank, a school spokeswoman told the newspaper.
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A 44-year-old woman has been assaulted in front of her son in a supermarket car park in the Scottish Borders.
The incident happened at about 16:30 on Monday outside the Co-op in High Croft in Kelso.
The victim was with her 12-year-old son when she was verbally abused and slapped in the face by a man she had earlier had a confrontation with.
Following the assault, her attacker left the car park in a large, black 2015 registration plate vehicle.
Police described him as white, aged 25 to 30, with a plump build, round face and short dark hair.
PC Alex Cain said: "This was a very frightening ordeal for the woman as it was witnessed by her son who became highly distressed and agitated after.
"I'm asking for anyone who was within the car park at the time and that can assist police with their inquiries to come forward."
April 24 (Reuters) - Twitter said on Tuesday it is updating its privacy policy to allow users to view information stored by the microblogging service relating to their account, as it prepares to comply with upcoming European data privacy laws.
Tech companies have long been scrutinized for how they protect their customers' data and Facebook is currently embroiled in a huge scandal where millions of users' data were improperly accessed by a political consultancy.
The European Union's General Data Protection Regulation comes into effect on May 25 and is the biggest shake-up of privacy rules since the birth of the internet. (Reporting by Munsif Vengattil in Bengaluru; Editing by Sai Sachin Ravikumar)
Civic Center Eats is this city's most popular summertime gathering place, with workers making a beeline for the park for some midday fun in the sun, and maybe even lunch. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays (not May 31, however), dozens of food trucks and vendors line up in the park, providing both food and food for thought.
And today's Eats has something special on the menu: Kayla Marque, a Denver singer/songwriter who's been performing for a decade and will be one of the featured acts at the Westword Music Showcase, will be entertaining the crowds at lunch. And Westword will be there to do a Facebook Live for anyone not able to make the show.
These Westword Music Showcase spotlights will continue into June, with Jennifer Jane Nicely booked for Thursday, June 7; Lady Gang for June 14, and a TBA act on June 21. All of them will also perform at the Westword Music Showcase; see the complete local lineup here.
BLUFFTON — A program on the importance of native plants will be presented at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Bluffton Public Library.
Sara Guiher will discuss her work with invasive plants as a graduate student at the University of Toledo, then share the importance of native plants to wildlife and people.
Registration is required by calling 419-358-5016.
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Remember Youth House in its 1960s and 1970s heyday - well, a reunion early in September gives you the chance to recall happy times.
It is at the Shoulder of Mutton, Bridge Gate, Hebden Bridge, on Saturday, September 9 (6pm), to share memories and hopefully old photos, of Youth House, Hebden Bridge, events.
Teenagers from Hebden Bridge, Todmorden, Mytholmroyd and surrounding areas took part in many of the events organised by the club, including sponsored walks, trips to other youth clubs and residentials.
“In charge of the ‘club’, as it was referred to, was the wonderful ever-patient Bill Atkins assisted by his wife. Other adult volunteers included the late Ron Dobson, Marie Heys and, I think, John Halstead from Halifax,” said one of the organisers, Louise Harrison (nee Sanson). Organisers Stepinac Sheehan (07766 413139), Maggie Shepley (nee Calver), Helen Day (nee Kiely) and Louise (07522 365411) can be contacted on Facebook or by phone, for further details.
Prime Minister has reached to inaugurate the Global Investors' Summit -'Advantage Assam' on Saturday.
The Prime Minister was received by Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, along with other officials.
The two-day event, starting Saturday, will showcase the state's manufacturing opportunities and geostrategic advantages to foreign and domestic investors.
The Summit has been organised by the Assam Government, in association with the industry body the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), aiming to position the state as India's Expressway to Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries.
There is number of focus sectors, identified by the state, which includes agriculture and food processing, organic farming, bamboo, handloom, textile and handicrafts, inland water transport, riverfront development and logistics.
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Nearly two decades after the death of his mother, Princess Diana, Prince Harry reveals the anguish that finally forced him to seek help. As Charlie D’Agata reports, Harry opened up in an interview with The Telegraph.
White House officials say President Donald Trump will allow a classified memo on the Russia investigation to be published.
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April 25 (Reuters) - Bestone Com Co Ltd
* Says its stock began listing on Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) Mothers on April 25
* Says Tokyo-based real estate leasing firm decreases voting power in the company to 9.6 percent(58,700 shares) from 15.7 percent (84,000 shares)
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The Fair Housing Agency of Alabama, in partnership with the Allstate Foundation and the City of Huntsville Parks and Recreation, will sponsor a community Financial Literacy Summit on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. at the Richard Showers Recreational Center, located at 4600 Blue Spring Road, NW, in Huntsville, Alabama.
This event will provide the information, resources and technologies that will help improve the financial and economic viability of individuals and families by enabling attendees to improve credit reports, increase personal assets and financial options through insurances and effective fiscal management behaviors.
This symposium is presented in alliance with WalMart Stores, Wells Fargo Foundation, BBVA Compass, and Regions Bank. This event is free to the public. For further information contact Jennifer McCane at (251) 660-7733.
WATCH: Ellison Refuses to Say Whether DNC Will Return Its Contributions From Harvey Weinstein
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Democratic National Committee vice chair Keith Ellison would not say Wednesday whether the DNC would return all of its contributions from Harvey Weinstein, the movie mogul facing decades of sexual harassment and assault allegations.
Weinstein is a longtime Democratic donor who has bundled and donated millions of dollars to prominent Democratic candidates, and he’s given $300,000 to the DNC. However, the DNC announced last week it was only donating $30,000 of that money. Furthermore, the groups getting the money were pro-Democratic organizations Higher Heights, Emily’s List, and Emerge America.
Other Democrats have stated they are donating Weinstein’s contributions. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D., Conn.) said anyone who received donations from Weinstein should give it to groups helping victims of sexual assault. – READ MORE
BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. — Patrick Zeck's putback with 11.4 seconds left lifted Gardner-Webb to a 63-61 win over Charleston Southern on Saturday.
David Efianayi missed a short jumper but Zeck was there for the follow from the centre of the paint.
Charleston Southern's Christian Keeling hit a 3-pointer with 48 seconds left then Cortez Mitchell made a steal under the Buccaneers basket and laid the ball in for a 61-all tie after trailing by 14 in the second half.
Jaheam Cornwall came off the bench to make three 3-pointers and score 14 points, 11 in the first half when the Bulldogs took a 39-29 lead. Liam O'Reilly also scored 14 points while Efianayi added 13 and Zack and DJ Laster 10 each as Gardner-Webb (12-3, 7-5 Big South) went to 10-0 at home.
Robbie Rogers and Greg Berlanti are engaged! The LA Galaxy soccer star announced the big news on his Instagram account on New Year’s Day: Thank you to everyone before us that made this moment possible… I feel extremely lucky and blessed to end 2016 engaged to the love of my life. ❤ Happy New Year! A photo posted by Robbie Rogers (@robbierogers) on Dec 31, 2016 at 11:01am PST “I feel extremely lucky and blessed to end 2016 engaged to the love of my life,” Rogers wrote about Berlanti, who is the creative mind behind television hits like “Dawson’s Creek” and “Arrow.” The couple, who have been dating for several years, welcomed a baby boy via surrogate in February. Welcoming Caleb Gene Berlanti into this world with love and peace. 2/18/2016 the most handsome pure little guy I've set my eyes on. ❤️ A photo posted by Robbie Rogers (@robbierogers) on Feb 20, 2016 at 11:55am PST Congratulations, gentlemen!
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Donald Trump rails against "Fake News" almost every day. There is a difference between a reputable news organization getting a story wrong and actual fake news stories.
These hoax reports are not only deceptive, they are also very lucrative for the people behind them. Here's how these fake news stories make money off your clicks.
HANNIBAL, N.Y. -- An Oswego County man is facing sex-offense charges for incidents involving a young girl, according to New York State Police.
Jeffrey P. Erskin Sr., 59, of Hannibal, was arrest and charged with first-degree course of sexual conduct against a child, a felony, troopers announced Friday.
State police said Erskin had sex and other sexual contact with a girl under age 13.
Troopers did not give further details, but state law dictates the incidents must have happened at least twice over a period of at least three months for that particular felony charge to apply.
Erskin was arraigned in the Town of Hannibal court and sent to Oswego Count jail on $5,000 cash bail or $10,000 bond, troopers said. He is no longer in custody, according to VineLink records.
He is schedule to reappear in court on Oct. 31.
The Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL are just a couple of days out from being announced, but Best Buy is already slashing prices. Buying the phones from Google will set you back $649 or $849 (64GB). Best Buy is knocking $100 and $25 off the Verizon models.
Best Buy is offering $100 off all models of the Pixel 2 and $25 off all models of the Pixel 2 XL. That includes both storage options and all colors. The Pixel 2 64GB is $549 and the 128GB model is $649. The Pixel 2 XL 64GB model is $825 and the 128GB model is $925. So for the regular price of the Pixel 2, you can get the 128GB model. Pretty good deal.
All of these deals still include the free Google Home Mini. Keep in mind that these are Verizon models. They are SIM unlocked, but the bootloader can’t be unlocked. Buying from Google is probably better if you don’t mind paying full price.
The Richland County Coroner has identified the person who died in a car wreck on Interstate 77 Friday afternoon.
The coroner identified the victim as Joshua Craig Weatherford, 29, of Columbia.
Weatherford lost control of his car on I-77 near the Shop Road exit and hit a guardrail. After hitting the guardrail, Weatherford then swerved back into traffic and was hit by a second vehicle. He was ejected from his car.
The coroner said Weatherford was transported to a local hospital where he later died. Autopsy results indicate he died from blunt trauma to the upper body.
Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.
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Kluber (8-2) got the win Wednesday, pitching six shutout innings with 10 strikeouts, no walks and three hits allowed against the White Sox.
Kluber likely could've gone another inning as his pitch count sat at 90 through six frames, but with Cleveland already ahead by nine runs there was no need to push him any further. The 32-year-old finishes May with an absurd 41:1 K:BB over 39.1 innings in the month, and hasn't allowed an earned run in three of his last four starts. He's now sporting a minuscule 2.02 ERA and 0.84 WHIP, and next lines up to take on the Brewers on Tuesday.
"We needed that finish. The guys did a good job. This team has come a long, long way in the past couple of weeks. The Dow Automotive Magna Chevrolet was very drivable throughout the race, we just needed a little more speed to really get after it. We had good pit strategy and adjusted the car well. It's been a while since we've had a race car capable of doing something. RCR has been working hard and we need to hit our stride right when we get to the start of the playoffs. Kyle Larson's win officially locked us into the playoffs, taking a little bit of pressure off of our backs now."
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Chief of Staff of US Air Force General David L Goldfein flew on India's indigenous light combat aircraft Tejas. The special flight took off from the Jodhpur Air Force Station.
Watch: 'Together, we will beat the BDS' Beleaguered winery owner expresses gratitude to Huckabee group, optimism for future Contact Editor Arutz Sheva Staff,
Arutz Sheva Hoping Trump will fight boycott; Berg At an annual event held last night (Tuesday) at the Psagot Winery Visitor's Center for Mike Huckabee's 400-strong mission to Israel attended by various public figures, Dr. Naama Berg, one of the owners of the winery, described in an interview with Arutz Sheva how the ban has affected her in recent years, the physical and especially mental stress experienced by an owner of a winery and visitor center, and her hopes that the new president will act to eradicate the global anti-Israel boycott, not only for her but also for her colleagues in the region.
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Sgt. Michael Thompson, a motor sergeant with the 316th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), a Army Reserve unit from Coraopolis, Pa., fires the M249 Light Machine Gun at a III Corps and Fort Hood firing range Oct 26, 2016 at Fort Hood, Tx., as part of the pre-mobilization training given to the 316th ESC.(U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Christopher Bigelow)
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COLUMBUS (WCMH) — With half a million people expected in Columbus this weekend for the Pride Festival and Parade, security will play its annual role of keeping the area and the people involved safe.
There was a heightened awareness at the event last year as it came just a week after 49 people were murdered in a gay nightclub shooting in Orlando, Florida.
“I think we were the first ‘Pride’ after Orlando,” says Karla Rothan of Stonewall Columbus, which organizes the event. “We’ve done everything in our power to make sure that this is a safe and happy ‘Pride.’”
Rothan says Columbus Police use a similar formula to the ones used at Ohio State football games and Red, White and Boom to figure out the security plan for the Pride Parade, which takes place June 16-18.
Chicago Blackhawks goalie Jeff Glass, right, looks back as Calgary Flames' Sean Monahan scores in overtime of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, in Calgary, Alberta. The Canadian Press via AP Jeff McIntosh
A 16-year-old Carlisle boy has been missing since running way from his home Monday morning.
At around 10:20 a.m. Jared Lee Strayer left his home on the first block of West High Street, police said. He is believed to still be in the Carlisle area.
Jared is 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighs 160 pounds. He was last seen wearing gray sweatpants, a red longsleeve shirt, a charcoal gray jacket and maroon and gray shoes.
Anyone with information as to Jared's whereabouts is asked to contact Carlisle police at 717-243-5252.
Africans!Let's begin to do something solid.It will take us a little time,but still we hve to do it on our own and count more on ourselves, Self-help is the answer.
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WASHINGTON — The Justice Department is asking a judge to dismiss a lawsuit by Donald Trump's former presidential campaign chairman.
Paul Manafort was indicted in October in special counsel Robert Mueller's (MUHL'-urs) Russia investigation. A suit Manafort filed last month challenges the scope of Mueller's appointment and authority.
The government says in a court filing Friday that a judge should throw out that suit.
Justice Department lawyers say federal courts are prohibited from interfering with ongoing criminal prosecutions — and that Mueller's been operating properly and not exceeded his authority.
The department says if Manafort believes he's being unfairly prosecuted, then he can file a motion in his criminal case to seek to have it dismissed.
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The Director General of Agriculture Dr Rohan Wijekoon says that they have taken necessary steps to prevent rice shortage in the event of a drought during this year. Therefore, they are hoping to get a rice variety called B, G 250 from farmers that could get the yield in 2 ½ months. They are hoping to cultivate such variety for the coming Yala season. Director General said that such mechanism will be introduced for the cultivation of fruits and vegetables as well.
When it comes to selecting songs, Alison Krauss' aim is true. "Windy City" is classic country, with most of the tunes older than their 45-year-old singer.
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A new solar farm designed to power an energy firm’s data centre in Italy has been completed.
Enerray has finished installing the photovoltaic system for Eni New Energy, the Eni subsidiary dedicated to developing plans for the production of renewable power.
The solar plant is located in the city of Ferrera Erbognone, in close proximity to the company’s Sannazzaro de’ Burgondi oil refinery.
The 3,000-panel system is expected to be able to generate a capacity of 1,438MWh and slash carbon dioxide emissions equal to approximately 800 tonnes.
Eni’s green data centre will use all of the energy produced from the system during its 24/7 operation.
COCOA BEACH, Fla. - A baby shark was found in a garbage can Tuesday at Shepard Park on Cocoa Beach, and at nearby Lori Wilson Park, a dead stingray washed ashore.
Staff with Keep Brevard Beautiful found the creatures. The organization documents things out of the ordinary found under its watch, News 6 partner Florida Today reported.
The shark was found in a garbage can on the beach amid plastic bottles and other trash. The waste bin that contained the carcass was a block north of the main entrance at Shepard Park.
Less than 2 miles down the shore, the stingray was found upside down in the shallow surf at the beach behind the Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront. A photo of the stingray, estimated to be about the size of a bodyboard, shows parts of its skin and tail had been rubbed raw, and the end of its tail appears to have been broken.
The stingray didn't appear to have any bite marks on it.
It was not known what happened to either animal.
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GLASGOW, Ky. (AP) - Federal labor officials say a Kentucky farmer has been disciplined for failing to properly pay foreign workers.
The U.S. Department of Labor said Tuesday that Christopher Lee Smith has been barred from applying for certification to request temporary foreign workers under visa program for three years. He also has been fined more than $35,000.
Investigators say Smith, who owns a farm in Glasgow, failed to reimburse workers for transportation and for their visa expenses. Investigators said Smith did not pay workers the required minimum wage and failed to pay them on time.
Investigators found Smith owed $58,820 in back wages to 14 employees.
The H-2A temporary agricultural program allows employers who anticipate a domestic worker shortage to bring non-immigrant foreign workers to the U.S. on a temporary or seasonal basis.
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NEW ORLEANS – NOPD officers found nearly 100 hydrocodone pills, MDMA, marijuana, crack, and a loaded handgun during a traffic stop.
Forty-year-old Latoya Jackson was pulled over near the intersection of Dublin and Apple Streets for a traffic violation on April 20.
While searching Jackson’s vehicle, officers found approximately .7 grams of marijuana, approximately .5 grams of crack cocaine, approximately 18 MDMA pills, approximately 97 hydrocodone pills, and a semi-automatic handgun, according to the NOPD.
Jackson faces charges of illegal possession of drugs, the sale, distribution, or possession of Legend Drugs, and illegally carrying a weapon while in possession of narcotics.
Anyone with additional information on this incident is asked to contact Second District detectives at (504) 658-6020.
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The digs that Hollywood superstar Marilyn Monroe briefly called home during her short-lived marriage to New York Yankees legend Joe DiMaggio in 1954 has been transformed into a $1,200-a-night hotel room at the Lexington Hotel.
It’s now known as the Norma Jeane Suite, after Monroe’s given name.
Following their honeymoon, they settled into the Lexington, located at 511 Lexington Ave. at 48th Street.
This 600-square-foot suite — which features a living room, a dining area, a 200-square-foot private terrace — is also where Marilyn lived when she shot her iconic skirt-blowing scene in “The Seven Year Itch,” which was filmed just a few blocks away on Lexington Avenue and 52nd Street.
Vintage photos and memorabilia act as a shrine to the couple.
The suite, formerly called the Centerfield, was available to rent before; the new facelift is courtesy of interior design firm Fringe.
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One person was feared dead while five others were injured in a multiple auto crash which occurred along the Abeokuta-Ibadan Road, Asero, Abeokuta on Monday.
The three cars involved in the crash were a Nissan Micra taxi with number plate SGM 918 XA, Honda Accord with number plate EKY 191 XA and another Nissan taxi with number plate AYE 814 XA.
The accident was said to have occurred around Muda Lawal Stadium axis along that road at exactly 2.05pm.
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The Public Relations Officer, Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps, Babatunde Akinbiyi, said the accident was caused by a brake failure.
He said the Honda Accord suffered brake failure, and the driver lost control, which caused the car to veer off its lane and rammed into the oncoming Nissan Micra taxi, killing the driver instantly.
BEIRUT (Reuters) - President Bashar al-Assad said he would recover areas of Syria held by the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), and that U.S. forces should learn the lesson of Iraq and leave the country.
Syria's President Bashar al Assad attends an interview with a Greek newspaper in Damascus, Syria in this handout released May 10, 2018. SANA/Handout via Reuters/File Photo
In an interview with Russia Today, Assad also said the government had “started now opening doors for negotiations” with the SDF, a Kurdish dominated militia alliance that controls parts of northern and eastern Syria where U.S. forces are stationed.
“This is the first option. If not, we’re going to resort to ... liberating those areas by force,” he said, adding “the Americans should leave, somehow they’re going to leave”.
Responding to U.S. President Donald Trump’s description of him as “Animal Assad”, the Syrian leader said: “What you say is what you are”.
The BHS Tigers had another bad shooting night as they managed to shoot just 30% from the floor sinking only 12-of-40, including a miserable 2-for-13 from the long range, as the hometowners lost to Midwest Central 63-37 on the road.
Pascal Guilavogu was the only Tiger who managed double digits scoring 18 points on 5-of-6 from the field and was a perfect 8-for-8 from the charity stripe. The freshman forward also led the O&B in rebounds with eight boards.
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ROANOKE, Va. - Authorities are investigating after a 25-year-old man was found shot after a reported car crash early Wednesday morning.
At about 12:30 a.m., officers responded to the 1400 block of Orange Avenue NW for a reported crash.
Arriving officers found the driver had been shot.
He was transported to Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital by Roanoke Fire-EMS with non-life-threatening injuries.
At this point in the investigation, police say the shooting appears to be isolated and there is no danger to the public.
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(WTNH)–Hamden Hall boys’ basketball taking on Greens Farms Academy. The Hornets were running away with it early.
Vin Baker Jr. finds Chris Wright, and he knocks it down. Hamden Hall goes up 12 in the first half.
But GFA can shoot it too. Cole Prowitt working on his man, hits from the outside.
The Hamden Hall lead down to 3. The Hornets took the Dragons best shot but hang on to win in overtime, 72-69.
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NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenyan media say a boat carrying a local politician and his family capsized in the Indian Ocean and that many of the dozen occupants are missing.
Rescuers on Monday searched for the vessel, which sank off coastal Lamu County amid reports of high tides.
The Standard newspaper quotes county commissioner Joseph Kanyiri as saying one body was found.
Some Kenyan media outlets say Shekuwe Kahale, a politician affiliated with Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga, was on the boat but survived.
Odinga said last week’s presidential election, won by President Uhuru Kenyatta, was rigged. Kenyan election officials and international observers say the vote was free and fair.
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San Francisco: Uber has suspended all autonomous vehicles across the US and Canada after a women was hit and killed by one of the company's self-driving cars in Arizona.
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The accident in Tempe marked the first fatality from a self-driving vehicle and could derail efforts to fast-track the introduction of the new technology in the United States.
At the time of the accident, which occurred overnight on Sunday, the car was in autonomous mode with a vehicle operator behind the wheel, Tempe police said.
"The vehicle was traveling northbound ... when a female walking outside of the crosswalk crossed the road from west to east when she was struck by the Uber vehicle," police said in a statement.
A spokesman for Uber Technologies said the company was suspending its North American tests. In a tweet, Uber expressed its condolences and said the company was fully cooperating with authorities.
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LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — Louisiana police say a homeless man is accused of bludgeoning a 68-year-old man to death.
Lake Charles police say in a news release that they have arrested 29-year-old Rolando Anthony Massingill on a warrant accusing him of first-degree murder in the death of Wayne Keith Reynaud.
Deputy Chief Mark Kraus says detectives got information that Massingill was in Kinder, about 35 miles northwest of Lake Charles. He says they, Kinder police, federal marshals and Allen Parish sheriff’s deputies arrested him in a motel.
Kraus says Reynaud’s body was found Sunday night in his home. He says in an email that detectives are investigating the connection between the men and a possible motive.
Kraus says in the news release that the arrest warrant set Massingill’s bond at $1 million.
Police appealing for help to find two missing girls from the Buckingham area have thanked the public for their help after the girls were found safe.
Kelsey Cooney and Summer Jones, both aged 14 went missing from Buckingham on Sunday.
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Crews are battling a house fire near Pocahontas State Park.
The fire happened around 11:35 a.m. on Saturday in the 10900 block of Long Branch Drive.
Fire officials say the fire happened at a single-family home, and it is still not under control.
No injuries have been reported, and the investigation is underway.
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Austrian court to consider 3rd gender identity in records
BERLIN (AP) — Austria's Constitutional Court says it will consider whether a third gender should be an option for official records, taking up the case of a person who unsuccessfully sought to have their entry changed to "inter" or a similar word.
The court said in a statement on Monday that an initial review raised concerns that having to list one's gender as female or male contravenes the privacy protections enshrined in the European Convention on Human Rights.
The highest court in neighboring Germany ruled in November that people must be allowed to appear in official records as neither male nor female. It said authorities should create a third identity or scrap gender entries altogether.
It gave the German government until the end of this year to address the issue.
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TOLEDO CITY, CEBU- Three drug peddlers were arrested in two buy-bust operations conducted by police authorities on Friday afternoon.
Jingky Navarro, 38, and Arlyn Manabat, 41, were arrested in Barangay Poblacion. Confiscated from them were five small sachets of shabu worth P2,500.
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Putting an instrument into a child’s hands opens their heart to a world of possibility and expressions.
The Friends of Ben, Inc.– a local nonprofit dedicated to protecting and preserving the legacy of jazz icon Ben Tucker– is working to make sure children in the Coastal Empire have the opportunity to follow in the legendary musician’s footsteps.
If you or someone you know has a used instrument sitting around the house, donate it on Sat. Oct. 14!
Instruments will be restored by Portman’s Music Super Store and given to selected Savannah Chatham County Title I schools for children at no cost.
All donations are tax-deductible.
Items will be collected from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Portman’s– 7650 Abercorn St. in Savannah.
The goal is to provide 200 students with instruments this year.
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Indiana’s new first family plan several events to celebrate the inauguration of Republican governor-elect Eric Holcomb.
Holcomb’s set to be sworn into office Jan. 9 at 11 a.m. at Indiana Farmers Coliseum at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis along with other statewide officers. The day before, Holcomb plans to host a free basketball event at Hinkle Fieldhouse. The Indianapolis Star reports that participants will get a chance to shoot hoops with Holcomb.
On Jan. 7, incoming first lady Janet Holcomb says she’ll host a tactical training event including virtual weapon training platforms at Camp Atterbury in Edinburgh.
An inaugural ball also is planned.
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Ten people had to jump to safety after a speedboat caught fire in New Jersey.
The passengers escaped injury when they leapt from the boat in the Shrewsbury River yesterday afternoon.
Despite a number of fire departments responding to the blaze, they were not able to save the vessel from sinking.
Dramatic pictures show the speedboat ablaze in the Shrewsbury River yesterday afternoon
It is not yet known what caused the fire, which caused the 19ft vessel to sink after 10 passengers escaped
New Jersey State Trooper Alejandro Goez told NJ.com that all those on board were able to climb onto another boat after leaping into the river.
It is not yet known what caused the fire.
Jerry West reportedly taking job with Clippers
The Los Angeles Clippers reportedly are adding a big name to their braintrust.
SI’s Jack McCallum reports that Jerry West has decided to leave the Golden State Warriors to take a similar position with the Clippers. West had been serving as a board member for the Warriors and has helped transform the franchise.
In addition to being a Hall of Fame player, the 79-year-old helped build the Lakers into a championship team during the ’80s as their GM. He then became a GM at Memphis and led them to successful seasons before taking the job with Golden State.
West, who was a lifelong Laker, reportedly wanted to return to his franchise badly, but the team instead turned to Magic Johnson for their new administration. Now West will try to help the Clippers remain the dominant team in town over the Lakers.
This recipe gives you boldly flavored potatoes that are crunchy and creamy. Because home fries usually pair up with delicious but mild eggs, they need big flavor. Thee home fries get a hit of sweet paprika, pungent garlic powder, and tangy, zesty Worcestershire sauce. If you like yours spicy, add 1⁄8 teaspoon cayenne pepper to the spice blend, or just drizzle them with some hot sauce on your plate. A cast-iron pan works best here to put ample crust on the potatoes.
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Ingredients
1 1/4 pounds peeled russet potatoes, cut into 1/2-in. cubes
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 1/2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
1 cup chopped yellow onion
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
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Kootenay Boundary Regional Fire Rescue thinks it knows what caused a fatal fire in Warfield last week.
Deputy chief Dan Derby says their investigation points to an electrical origin in a bathroom ceiling.
The home on Murray Drive didn’t have a working smoke detector.
An elderly man died in the blaze.
His name hasn’t been released.
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According to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in 45 children is diagnosed with autism. As these children age, experiences such as leaving school, finding jobs and living alone can be stressful for adolescents with autism as well as their caregivers.
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WASHINGTON, June 14 A U.S. Justice Department lawyer said at a court hearing on Wednesday it could take "weeks or months" before regulators decide whether to approve a software fix for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV diesel vehicles.
Jimmy Butler scored 28 points in his return from flu, and Dwyane Wade had 17 of his 22 points in the fourth quarter in the Chicago Bulls' 107-99 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday.
After the Pelicans cut a 15-point second-half deficit to one point early in the fourth, Wade scored six straight points to push the advantage to 85-80. Wade made it 89-82 with a 3-pointer, and spun off a defender to convert a three-point play for a 102-91 lead with 2:27 left.
Taj Gibson added 15 points and 16 rebounds to help the Bulls snap a three-game losing streak.
Anthony Davis had 36 points, 14 rebounds and three blocks for New Orleans. The Pelicans won two straight on the road.
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A helicopter has crashed into a crop field near Aldborough, northern England, on Wednesday afternoon.
The North Yorkshire Fire Service reported receiving a call of the incident at 1:26 p.m. local time.
The crash site is a few miles away from RAF Dishforth, a British army airfield that operates helicopters. There have been no regular helicopter flights from the airbase since 2016.
Business Insider has contacted the Ministry of Defence for comment, but it did not respond immediately.
Neither the identity nor the condition of the passenger, or passengers, are known at this point.
Police, emergency services, and multiple fire engines are on the scene. A spokesman for the UK’s Air Accidents Investigation Branch told Business Insider its investigators were on the way to the scene.
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Crabbe (foot) played 22 minutes in Sunday's 121-109 loss to the Warriors in Game 1 of the first-round playoff series, providing three points (1-5 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 0-2 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one steal.
Crabbe was cleared to return to the court after his sore left foot prevented him from playing in the final three games of the regular season, but coach Terry Stotts limited the swingman a bit. The 25-year-old saw well below his season average of 28.5 minutes per game, and wasn't able to find his shooting touch during his time on the court. It may take a little time for Crabbe to shake off the rust before he makes much of an imprint on the first-round series.
Cathi Crabtree, center, holds her "Stop Racism Now" sign high during a rally at the Monroe County Courthouse in Bloomington, Ind., Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017. Protesters decrying hatred and racism converged around the country Sunday, the day after a white supremacist rally that spiraled into violence in Charlottesville, Va. The Herald-Times via AP Chris Howell
Princess Charlotte may have a brand-new baby brother, but yesterday she proved the spotlight will always be on her.
The 2-year-old royal stole the show when her dad, Prince William, walked her and older brother, Prince George, into the hospital to meet their younger sibling hours after mom, Kate Middleton, gave birth.
While 4-year-old George seemed a little bored by all the hoopla, Charlotte couldn't stop waving and smiling at the media. William and Kate later posed for pics with the newborn on the steps of the Lindo Wing of St. Mary's Hospital as women the world over marveled that Kate was leaving the facility--in heels!--just seven hours after giving birth. That's clearly one of many differences between a Royal and a commoner.
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Mesoraco has been diagnosed with a small fracture in his foot, Zach Buchanan of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports Monday.
The fifth metatarsil in Mesoraco's left foot was found to have a small fracture after he was hit in that foot by a pitch Monday night against the Cubs. Mesoraco is due to return to Cincinnati for further evaluation. We'll know more about his timetable then, but consider him day-to-day with a good chance of going on the 10-day disabled list.
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Hibernia Bancorp Inc., the holding company of Hibernia Bank in New Orleans, reported net income of $68,000 for the fourth quarter ended 2016, compared with $61,000 for the same time period in 2015.
Workers at eight Tesco stores are beginning their second day of strike action today in a row over contracts for some long-standing staff.
A further eight stores will join the picket on Friday.
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The Mandate Trade Union says 900 long-standing workers have left the company – a figure Tesco disputes – and the remaining 250 workers do not want to transfer to new contracts.
Tesco management has said all stores will remain open again today and has again called on workers to accept a Labour Court recommendation.
Sometimes even Santa's helpers need assistance.
We'll give a bit of a spoiler for this story in case children are watching.
The Elf on the Shelf is fine - perfectly, absolutely, 100 percent fine.
And he still has all of his magic because everyone who touched him, including the people at Orlando's Arnold Palmer Children's Hospital, worked to help him.
Zoey, a German shepherd, decided that Sam the elf, who wasn't high enough on the shelf, looked good enough to eat.
So Zoey gave it a try and ended up biting off Sam's arm.
Cue the screaming seven-year-old girl, whose mom happens to work in the hospital's ER.
Mom made sure everyone used "magic" gloves on Sam, and for good measure, they sprinkled Christmas magic on him when they were done.
Rumor has it, Zoey is on the naughty list this year.
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President Trump is also set to release an opioid epidemic plan that includes the death penalty for drug dealers. Kevin Corke reports from the White House.
"You've got to pay attention to what is going on in Twitter shares," said Terranova. "A lot of strong momentum has come into it here, clearly, in the last six weeks. It looks like it wants to break out."
Twitter shareholder Josh Brown is also bullish on the stock, noting that the social media giant is "under owned" given its surge higher over the last year.
Steve Weiss, on the other hand, doesn't attribute Twitter's move higher to anything "company specific." He points out that Snap has risen almost 30% in the past month.
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A promiscuous salamander has found a simple genetic formula for success: Mate with multiple males and use equal parts of each partner’s genetic material in her offspring. A University of Iowa–led team of biologists analyzed the genome of Ambystoma, a six-million-year-old salamander lineage that produces only female offspring. The team found most of its genetic profile is made up of equal contributions from males of three separate salamander species--Ambystoma laterale, Ambystoma texanum and Ambystoma tigrinum. The researchers think the all-female salamander’s balanced genome points to the bizarre ways some animals--from all-female populations of fish, lizards and others--can use their genomes to maximize their chances of success.
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The highway patrol reports the operator of a motorcycle received minor injuries in an accident on Route A, four miles west of Ridgeway Sunday night.
The patrol report indicated 66-year-old Gerald Wayman of Cainsville declined medical treatment.
Wayman was northbound on Interstate 35, then took the exit ramp to Route A. As he turned onto Route A, he lost control on loose gravel and the motorcycle tipped over coming to a stop in the roadway.
The operator was using safety equipment when the accident happened about 8 pm Sunday.
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Questlove says he was driven by “justifiable anger” when writing a song for the soundtrack of “Detroit.”
At a screening, the Roots drummer told us he wanted the tune “It Ain’t Fair” to remind audiences that the themes in the film — which tells the story of extreme police brutality during the 1967 riots in Detroit — are still tragically relevant.
“When we did the song it was easy to come out the gate with justifiable anger,” said the musician at the Metrograph. “What happened in 1967 is still happening today — the shootings, trials, settlements and then it is on to the next, and this is still happening in 2017.”
Also at the event was rock legend Patti Smith, Emil Wilbekin and Isiah Whitlock Jr.
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State auditors will be in Camden County tomorrow. During a briefing scheduled for 10am, the Camden County Commission is expected to learn what to expect in the coming weeks while the state conducts an audit of all county operations.
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That’s presiding Commissioner Greg Hasty. He says the audit will cover everything from accounting and internal practices to the computers and systems used by elected officials in Camden County. It’s believed to be the first time a comprehensive state audit has been conducted in the county since the 1990’s.
The Bandera Natural History Museum is an educational oasis tucked away on 8A1 2 acres at 267 Old San Antonio Highway in Bandera. This week, the museum will celebrate its 1-year anniversary with a day of festivities geared for the whole family.
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TUCSON, Ariz - Tucson police responded to reports of a stabbing at an apartment complex located at 1635 N. Craycroft Friday night.
According to TPD, officers located a man with obvious stab wounds. After being transported to Banner UMC, the man died from his injuries. He has been identified as 62-year-old Mario Urena.
Detectives responded to the scene and furthered the investigation. They learned Urena lived in the apartment with his sister, 60-year-old Martha Parra.
Detectives said Parra and Urena had an argument that escalated into a physical altercation resulting in Parra stabbing her brother.
She then called 9-1-1 and remained on the scene.
She was arrested for domestic-violence manslaughter.
This investigation is ongoing.
The University of B.C.’s board of governors on Tuesday decided that part of its endowment fund will be fossil-fuel free.
The $10-million Sustainable Futures Fund was created a year ago, when the board of governors rejected a student and faculty-led proposal to divest the university’s $1.46-billion endowment fund of fossil fuel investments.
On Tuesday, the board also agreed to increase the size of the Sustainable Futures Fund by $5 million in each of the next three years.
Steph Glanzmann, coordinator of UBC’s fossil fuel divestment group, UBCC350, said her students, faculty and alumni sent more than 150 letters to UBC president Santa Ono urging the fossil-free move.
“When we started the divestment campaign four years ago, the concept of fossil-free was unheard of for the Board, but now UBC is one of the few institutions to offer a fossil-free investment fund to donors,” Glanzmann said.
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Qi Lu was formerly an AI expert at Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) but moved to Baidu early this year. Lu tells Wired why Microsoft’s Cortana fell behind Amazon’s (NASDAQ:AMZN) Alexa.
“Google (GOOG, GOOGL) and Microsoft, technologically, were ahead of Amazon by a wide margin. But look at the AI race today. The Amazon Alexa ecosystem is far ahead of anybody else in the United States. It’s because they got the scenario right. They got the device right. Essentially, Alexa is an AI-first device,” says Lu.
Lu says Google and Microsoft both made the mistake of focusing on phone and PC assistants rather than a dedicated device, which allowed Amazon to pull ahead.
Google now has the Google Home, which tops the smart speaker market in terms of revenue, but Microsoft still lacks a dedicated device.
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Amazon announced this week a new service on the West Coast which could encroach on territory currently held by the likes of UPS and Fedex. The online retail giant said it’s going to be overseeing deliveries for third party sellers. It will still use UPS and Fedex, but it might also choose to use its growing network of couriers for last-mile delivery. How big a threat is that for the parcel companies?
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ST. PAUL, Minn. — A Minnesota judge will hear oral arguments on whether to dismiss the case against the officer who shot and killed Philando Castile during a July traffic stop.
St. Anthony police Officer Jeronimo Yanez is charged with manslaughter and other counts. His attorneys will argue at Wednesday's hearing that the case should be dismissed. They've said in court papers that Castile was reaching for his gun and the shooting was justified.
Prosecutors disagree. They've filed documents saying issues raised by the defence should be decided by a jury.
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Queen of the Jungle Georgia 'Toff' Toffolo will be swinging her way into Liverpool in the new year.
The 23-year-old Made In Chelsea star went into the final with the best odds of any potential winner in the ITV programme's history - after charming viewers with her wit, guts and positive attitude.
As someone who's more used to fine dining in London's top restaurants, she surprised many by tackling the I'm A Celeb diet of sheep eyeballs and kangaroo testicles with ease.
(Image: ITV/PA Wire)
And the pint-sized star has now made a date with Liverpool.
Toff will be taking part in a meet and greet at LEVEL nightclub on Wednesday, January 24.
Tickets are currently priced at £4, and this includes a queue-jump.
For more information or to book tickets, visit the website here
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HAMILTON, Ohio (AP) - An Ohio teenager who pleaded guilty to fatally shooting her father has been sentenced to juvenile prison until she's 21.
The 15-year-old was sentenced on Monday in Butler County Juvenile Court. She pleaded guilty last month to a murder charge. She originally was charged with aggravated murder.
Authorities say the teen loaded a handgun and shot her 71-year-old father in the face in February 2017 at the family's home in Hamilton, roughly 30 miles (48 kilometers) north of Cincinnati. Authorities say she told 911 dispatchers that she shot him.
Her attorney says the girl accepts responsibility. A motive hasn't been offered.
The judge says the teen could serve several years to life in adult prison if she doesn't behave in juvenile prison.
The Associated Press generally doesn't name juveniles charged with crimes.
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A baby and a teenager have been injured in a shooting in Dublin.
The nine-month-old was taken to the Rotunda Hospital after the incident in Mulhuddart.
The 17-year-old was shot in the stomach and is also in hospital.
It happened at 12:35 GMT in the residential area, north of the city centre. The area has been sealed off and police are investigating.
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Viz Media annouced today that Sailor Moon R: The Movie will move on to Canada after the tremendous support the film received in over 300 US Theatres, most of which were sold out. The film will be shown in 39 theatres in Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, Vancouver, Edmonton, and more!Those who show up for the special screening will receive exclusive Sailor Guardian character art board with the purchase of a ticket ! Head on out there fellow Canadians, tickets will go fast!
Accused slayer enters “Not Guilty” Plea…Felix “Buddy” Fesmire, Jr. entered a plea of not guilty following his arraignment in county court in Cheyenne. The charges against young Fesmire accuse him of killing his father, Felix Fesmire, Sr. with a shotgun, his brother, Buckey, with a butcher knife and his friend, Roy Franklin Thomas with a baseball bat on February 8.
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April 24 (Reuters) - Moody’s
* MOODY’S SAYS EXPECT U.S. 10 YEAR TREASURY YIELD TO CONTINUE TO RISE GRADUALLY AND TO EVENTUALLY CLIMB TO ABOUT 4 PERCENT BY 2020
* MOODY’S SAYS RISE IN INTEREST RATES REFLECTS HEALTHY GROWTH OF U.S. ECONOMY, IS A SIGN “THAT WE ARE MOVING OUT OF THE POST-CRISIS ERA OF LOW RATES”
* MOODY’S SAYS BELIEVE U.S. GROWTH WILL REMAIN RESILIENT; HOWEVER, RISING RATES TO PUT PRESSURE ON REFINANCING COSTS FOR HIGHLY LEVERAGES COS, HOUSEHOLDS Further company coverage: [Moody’s]
"The Gift of Hope" will be presented April 4 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Eagle's Wings Retreat Center in Burnet. During this day of spirituality, participants will explore the gift of hope as we prepare to enter Holy Week. The cost is $35 per person and pre-registration is required. To register visit www.ewrc.org.
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- Above is video of Dasha Fuentes talking to WWE Cruiserweight Champion Cedric Alexander after he retained the title over Buddy Murphy on last night's WWE 205 Live episode. Wrestling star and Survivor legend Jonny Fairplay is shown at ringside watching the match. Cedric talks about what it was like to retain the title in front of his family and friends, and says he's headed to Waffle House to celebrate.
- The following matches and segments were taped for tonight's WWE NXT episode:
* Kassius Ohno vs. Chad Lail
* The War Raiders vs. two local enhancement talents
* EC3 vs. Fabian Aichner
* NXT Women's Champion Shayna Baszler vs. Dakota Kai
* In-ring appearances by Lacey Evans and NXT Champion Aleister Black
NXT spoilers for tonight are at this link.
- WWE Hall of Famer Booker T tweeted the following props to Lana for the Spinaroonie she did during the Dance-Off with Naomi on last night's SmackDown:
The identity of the winner of a $55 million Powerball prize looks set to become one of Australia's most enduring mysteries.
Sometime after 9am on Wednesday, the individual walked into the Tatts Victorian head office on Collins Street to claim their prize 175 days after purchasing their unregistered ticket from Scole Lotto & News in Barkly Square in Brunswick.
Scole Lotto & News in Brunswick, where the ticket was sold in January this year. Photo: Paul Jeffers
Little is known about the winner or why it took them so long to come forward and claim the largest unclaimed prize in Australian history.
What we do know is that they were an unregistered player, and they won the $55 million jackpot with the numbers 32, 7, 5, 34, 38 and 11, as well as the Powerball, which was 12.
But because the entry had been unregistered there had been no way of contacting the individual, leading to a long search for the lucky person following the draw on January 11.
BELGRADE, Serbia — Several hundred people have gathered at an opposition protest demanding that an upcoming local election in the Serbian capital of Belgrade be free and fair.
Opposition leaders have alleged that the ruling parties have been beefing up voters' lists ahead of the ballot expected next spring. The authorities have denied this.
The Belgrade race is viewed as a test of President Aleksandar Vucic's rule. Vucic swept the presidential elections earlier this year and his right-leaning coalition controls the government, but opposition parties are hoping to undermine his power in Belgrade.
Opposition leaders have accused Vucic of stifling democratic freedoms, exerting pressure on the media and threating opponents.
April 24 (Reuters) - Popular Inc:
* POPULAR, INC. ANNOUNCES FIRST QUARTER 2018 FINANCIAL RESULTS
* POPULAR INC QUARTERLY EARNINGS PER SHARE $0.89
* POPULAR INC QUARTERLY NET INTEREST INCOME $393.0 MILLION VERSUS $362.1 MILLION Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Chimamanda will lead women to ‘hell’
Who made Chimamanda Adichie the supremo of feminism? Who made her the feminist papal? How did she become the feminist potentate? By asking Hilary Clinton, former US presidential candidate, why her Twitter bio starts with “wife’, Chimamanda has not only intruded into the personal business of Clinton, but also scorned a key principle of feminism […]
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Winning $457 million Powerball ticket sold in Pennsylvania
MANHEIM, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania Lottery officials say the winning Powerball ticket worth almost $457 million was sold at a convenience store in Lancaster County.
Officials said the ticket was sold at Speedway in Manheim. The store earns a $100,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket. It was the only winner of the huge March 17 jackpot, the eighth largest ever.
The ticket matched all of the winning numbers: 22-57-59-60-66 and Powerball 7.
Powerball is played in 44 states plus Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
The largest jackpot in Powerball history was $1.6 billion. Three winning tickets were sold in that Jan. 13, 2016, drawing.
ALTAMONT, Ill. (WAND) - Two semi truck drivers were injured in an accident on I-70 near Altamont Saturday.
32-year-old Ilir Hamo of Orland Park said the front steer ties of an eastbound trailer he was driving failed to respond.
He drove through the median hitting the embankment and overturning.
His semi crashed into the guardrail on the north side of the westbound lanes, blocking both lanes of traffic.
Another semi driven by 46-year-old Mohammad Ghafarri of Twin Falls, Idaho was not able to stop and crashed into Hamo's semi.
The crash happened around 1:30 p.m.
Hamo was airlifted to Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. Mohammad was taken to HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham.
Illinois State Police say charges are pending.
The Bay Area is replete with tightly knit, walkable, bikeable neighborhoods. But we stroll like nervous cats, always on the alert for a speeding car that can kill or severely injure us whenever we step off the curb, as advocates remind us every year during the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims. We know […]
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The San Francisco 49ers are hitting reset.
Chip Kelly was fired by the team Sunday after only one season as the team’s coach, the 49ers announced. General manager Trent Baalke confirmed earlier in the day that he also had been relieved of his duties.
“Despite my feelings for Trent and Chip, I felt the decision to change our football leadership was absolutely necessary,” 49ers owner Jed York said in a statement. The performance of this team has not lived up to my expectations or those of our fans, and that is truly disappointing. We all expected to see this team progress and develop as the season went on, but unfortunately that did not happen. That is why now is the time to find a new direction for this team.”
San Francisco went 2-14 in Kelly’s lone season. The team also fired Jim Tomsula after just one conclusion at the conclusion of last year’s campaign.
The 49ers will hold a news conference at 1 p.m. ET today.
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After providing first aid skills for more than a century the American red Cross is offering a new addition.
It’s a course that instructs dog and cat owners on how to perform first aid on their pets.
Libby Castillo at the American Red Cross tells us the course is available online and in 30 minutes, pet owners will learn the basic techniques for offering care until you can get your furry friend to a Veterinarian.
Included in the course:
How to determine your pets normal vital signs.
What to do if your pet is choking, needs CPR, has a wound or is having a seizure.
It’ll also provide some preventative care, health and tips for your pets well being.
Castillo recommends your whole family takes part in the course and you can do it at your convenience and at your own pace. It’s available here.
Vice President Mike Pence and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
Washington, DC - Readout of Vice President Mike Pence and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau:
Vice President Mike Pence spoke by phone today with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau about ongoing efforts to modernize and rebalance the North American Free Trade Agreement and the upcoming G7 Summit.
Life is returning to normal in the Stone County school district after a morning of high drama and tension.
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Baku. 12 March. REPORT.AZ/ At least 9 tourists were killed, 18 injured as a result of the forest fire in southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu on Monday, Report informs citing the RIA Novosti.
Among the dead - four women, four men and one child.
In total, 27 people were saved, 10 of whom were slightly injured, while eight suffered serious injuries.
Data on the nationality of the deceased are not given.
Local media note that the fire began at a time when a group of tourists were returning from trekking timed to celebrate International Women's Day.
Monday, August 14 2017 Project Manager of the Armenian Youth Foundation Arusyak Poghosyan, artistic director of the 'Baze' gathering Grigor Danielyan and head coach of the gathering Grigori Ambaryan is guest in Sputnik Armenia press center
In this Sunday, March 18, 2018 photo, a U.S. instructor in a bomb suit inspects a suspected bomb, during a training drill on how to respond to a bomb threat and how to detonate the device at the Jordan International Police Training Center, in the Jordanian town of al-Muwaqqar, about 34 miles (55 km) southeast of the capital, Amman. Jordan has become a regional center for training visiting counterterrorism forces from across the Middle East, Africa and Asia, with key programs backed by the United States. less
(Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune) Jon Huntsman, Sr. is all smiles after the signing of the memorandum. Officials at the University of Utah and Huntsman Cancer Institute have resolved a months-long dispute over management and finances of HCI. The university agreed to pay $68 million to the institute, to be distributed in installments. In return, the Huntsman Cancer Foundation recommitted to providing $120 million in new donations by 2025 and agreed to a detailed formula for how Huntsman Cancer Hospital revenues will be shared with the U. Health Care system and the Huntsman Cancer Institute.
A man has been charged with two counts of murder over the fatal double shooting of a mother and daughter in East Sussex, police said.
Craig Savage, 35, of no fixed abode, is charged with the murders of Michelle Savage, 32, and Heather Whitbread, 53, at their home in Bexhill Road, St Leonards, on Friday evening, Sussex Police said.
We have charged a 35-year-old man with two counts of murder and one count of robbery following the #StLeonards fatal shooting on Friday evening. Read more about it here.https://t.co/DcUKZzhFp3 — Sussex Police (@sussex_police) March 19, 2018
He is further charged with robbery over the theft of a .22 calibre rifle and ammunition from a 1066 Target Sports facility in St Leonards on the same day.
Police at the scene where the two women were shot dead (Gareth Fuller/PA)
Savage has been remanded in custody to appear at Brighton Magistrates’ Court via videolink on Tuesday March 20.
A cyclist has died after being hit by a truck Monday afternoon just west of the Las Vegas Strip.
The incident occurred around 1:30 p.m. near Mel Torme Way and Sammy Davis Jr. Drive.
The cyclist died after being transported to the hospital. No other details have been released.
This is a developing story. Check back to 13 Action News for updates.
AEK Athens will face Ukrainian team Dynamo Kyiv in the final 32 knock stage of the Europa League. Games will be played in principle on Thursdays 15 and 22 February at 19:00CET and 21:05CET, with the seeded teams playing at home in the second leg. The exact schedule will be released shortly.
“This year the difference is that we know the boat and her sails better than last year. We know the course too even if it’s not exactly the same as last year,” he added of the now reversed route, which used to run from Dubai to Muscat.
Dear world, Isla Fisher would like to clear the air!
She's not Amy Adams, so please stop coming up to her and mistaking her for the Oscar winner!
During an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live on Thursday, the Keeping Up with the Joneses starlet recounted a few times when she was confused for her doppelgänger, including the time Lady GaGa couldn't tell them apart!
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But there it still stands on SW Third Avenue in Fort Lauderdale, ready to host bands like Dashboard Confessional and JJ Grey & Mofro over the next few weeks.
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USG has named Dave Roy a producer/broker in its Irvine, Calif. office.
Roy will continue building his book of business and agency retail network.
Roy formerly held the title associate producer/broker. He joined USG in 2016. He was previously a senior underwriting assistant at Bass Underwriters.
USG has 21 locations and four subsidiaries.
It is 2017, and shortly the White House will be inhabited by an unscrupulous, corrupt narcissist who has shamelessly mobilized the Neo-Nazi fringe of the Republican Party to get into power.
Despite all the cries of ‘no’ to normalization on the left, Trump will be normalized by the same corporate media that virtually boycotted Bernie Sanders. He will be respectfully called “the president” and his wishes and goals will be praised on cable news, and not just on Rupert Murdoch’s Fox Fake News. He’ll flash a smile and be friendly and anchors will treat him like a buddy (despite his having threatened their colleagues with bodily harm at his rallies and despite his having pledged to weaken the first amendment and sue reporters for libel). Rupert Murdoch’s Wall Street Journal is already pledging never to call Trump out when he is obviously lying. Since Trump is, like Dick Nixon, a pathological liar, this is like pledging not to cover his presidency.
WASHINGTON --The chief executive director of The Humane Society of the United States resigned following sexual harassment allegations. The New York Times reports that Wayne Pacelle resigned Friday after donors and employees of the animal protection group began calling for him to step down over the allegations.
In an email to staff, Pacelle said that because "our mission depends on unity," he was stepping aside to allow a search for a successor to begin "and to put aside any distractions, in the best interests of all parties."
In a news release announcing the resignation, Rick Bernthal, Chairman of the Board of The Humane Society, said the last few days have been hard for the group's family of staff and supporters.
Kitty Block has been named acting president and CEO for The Humane Society.
Cleveland Heights bar guide: 21 cool joints to drink, eat and play
Whether popular spots like The Fairmount and The Social Room or under-the-radar favorites like Quintana’s Speakeasy and Coventry’s whiskey bar, there’s no shortage of places to explore in Cleveland Heights.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Longxing Chemical Stock Co Ltd
* Says its controlling shareholder signs agreement to transfer 6.8 percent stake in the company for 694.7 million yuan ($104.29 million) to Shanghai new energy tech firm
* Says Shanghai new energy tech firm will be its controlling shareholder after transaction
Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2uBFcHl
Further company coverage: ($1 = 6.6614 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
Juniors from FVHS lead chants “We want change” and hype up the crowd at the bowl. Photo by Suzane Jlelati.
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Taijuan Walker pitched five solid innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Dodgers 3-1 Sunday after Los Angeles starter Rich Hill was pulled with more blister problems. Hill was activated from the disabled list before this start after missing time with a blister on his left middle finger, but he re-aggravated the blister and made it only three innings and 54 pitches before leaving.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Watching NFL football games on your phone used to be mainly limited to Verizon customers. Soon anyone will be able to watch football games on the go for free on Yahoo’s app, now that Verizon owns Yahoo.
But people who want to watch football through online-TV services like Sling will have more problems. An NFL game on ESPN will still be blocked on the Sling app on a phone — and starting next season, on tablets, too. Verizon apps will have the exclusive rights on phones and tablets.
Verizon bought Yahoo in June and is trying to build a digital ad business to rival Facebook and Google. Verizon’s multi-year deal with the NFL takes effect in January. Playoffs will stream on Yahoo, Verizon’s app go90 and the NFL’s own app.
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The Los Angeles Chargers landed one of the biggest steals in the 2017 NFL draft when they grabbed Iowa defensive back Desmond King in the fifth round.
The former Hawkeye wasted no time showing off the ball skills and playmaking ability that made him one of the most productive secondary defenders in the nation over the past two seasons, making this impressive interception against the Seattle Seahawks in his NFL preseason debut:
Boykin is hit as he throws… And rookie DB @blaqbadger14 goes up and gets the INT! #SEAvsLAC pic.twitter.com/BmqRJQ4qb3 — NFL (@NFL) August 14, 2017
A versatile defender who can play either safety or corner, King is already proving he should have come off the board long before the fifth round.
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Baku. 8 February. REPORT.AZ/ "All international organizations recognize Nagorno-Karabakh as the territory of Azerbaijan. Historic grounds also strengthen our position."
Report informs, Chairman of the ruling New Azerbaijan Party (YAP), President Ilham Aliyev said at today’s 6th Congress of the party in Baku.
Armenia-Azerbaijan Nagorno-Karabakh conflict should be resolved within territorial integrity of Azerbaijan and in accordance with the norms of international law: "We can never allow establishment of the second Armenian state in Azerbaijani lands. The international rating reflects the strength of Azerbaijani Army."
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CCTV from a newsagent captures the moment a bus collided with 24 other vehicles in Dartford.
The incident, in Hythe Street, left 16 people injured, although none seriously.
A man has been arrested on suspicion of careless driving.
With the MSCI AC Asia ex Japan Index up 41% and Japan’s Nikkei 225 up 18% so far this year, Asian markets are likely to power ahead in 2018, with fund managers and sell-side strategists expecting another good year.
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Army destroys Saudi-paid mercenaries' vehicle in Medi [14/أغسطس/2017] MEDI, Aug 14 (Saba) - Heroes of the army and popular forces destroyed a military vehicle of the Saudi-paid mercenaries in Medi, a military official told Saba on Monday.
The official said that the snipers of the army also shot dead a mercenary in north of Medi desert.
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Shares of Trinidad Drilling Ltd. have earned an average recommendation of "Buy" from the thirteen ratings firms that are presently covering the company. One analyst has rated the stock with a sell recommendation, one has given a hold recommendation, five have assigned a buy recommendation and one has assigned a strong buy recommendation to the company.
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STUTTGART, Germany: Roger Federer suffered a shock defeat to 39-year-old Tommy Haas at the Stuttgart grass court tournament on Wednesday (Jun 14) in the Swiss great's first match after almost three months out of action.
Haas, a former world number two but now down at 302, won 2-6, 7-6 (10/8), 6-4 for just his fourth victory in 17 meetings against his close friend.
Federer, building up for an assault on an eighth Wimbledon title, hadn't played since March and skipped the entire clay court season.
It was just the second defeat of 2017 for 35-year-old Federer, who claimed the Australian Open for his 18th major in January,
"It's always special to play a close friend like Roger on grass, always lots of emotion," said Haas. "I saved a match point in the second set so was able to play more freely after that. I even shocked myself."
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Serena Williams is one of the greatest athletes of all time. A physical specimen, she is absolutely jacked beyond all reason, which is pretty funny considering how she just became engaged to a total internet nerd.
We kid, we kid, but Williams recently became engaged to Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian. They make a completely adorable couple, it’s just that everyone in the world knows that Williams could completely destroy him if it ever came to blows.
They took a cute picture together posing on the beach where Alexis is holding up the incredibly muscular Williams.
My only regret is not pointing my toe sorry coach Garry 🙈 A post shared by Serena Williams (@serenawilliams) on Apr 17, 2017 at 6:29am PDT
If he’s struggling, he’s certainly hiding it well. His face certainly does look like he is having some difficulty, though!
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Open enrollment for health insurance coverage is quickly coming to a close for next year. The Illinois Department of Insurance says you have until 11 p.m. on December 15th to sign up.
In past years, you had additional time to change plans in January after receiving your first premium bill. With a shortened enrollment period, there is no longer an option to make changes, making it important to select the right plan the first time.
You can get information on individual plans and cost can be found at GetCovered.Illinois.Gov. There, you can arrange appointments with navigators and certified application counselors.
Consumers who have questions, or who are looking to sign up for a plan over the phone, may request to speak to a licensed insurance agent by calling 866-311-1119 Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A black Oregon lawmaker says one of her constituents called police on her while she was canvassing a Portland-area neighborhood that she represents.
State Rep. Janelle Bynum, who is running for re-election this fall, says she was knocking on doors and taking notes on her cellphone in Clackamas Tuesday when a Clackamas County sheriff’s deputy showed up.
Bynum tells The Oregonian/OregonLive that the deputy told her a woman called police because the lawmaker appeared to spend a long time at homes.
Bynum says she has knocked on thousands of doors and this was the first time someone reported her to police. She called it “just bizarre.”
The sheriff’s office did not immediately comment on the incident.
Bynum says she understands the woman’s concerns but said the woman could have tried talking to her first rather than calling police.
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Information from: The Oregonian/OregonLive, http://www.oregonlive.com
The Edmonton Eskimos acquired defensive lineman Jake Ceresna from the Ottawa Redblacks on Friday.
Ottawa received defensive lineman Odell Willis, who the Redblacks then traded to the B.C. Lions for a fourth round pick in the 2018 draft and a player off the Lions' negotiation list.
Ceresna played 14 games in his first CFL season last year, recording 18 tackles and two quarterback sacks for Ottawa.
Ceresna spent time with the New York Jets in the NFL before starting his CFL career.
Odds are, you’ve got a $20 Crock-Pot sitting in a cabinet, gathering dust. But with just a few added features, the humble slow cooker can be one of your favorite kitchen tools, and one of the best models on the market is on sale for an all-time low $31, which is an absolute no-brainer price.
Unlike most entry level slow cookers, the Hamilton Beach Set ‘n Forget is fully programmable on a few different parameters. You could set it to cook for a certain amount of time, after which it’ll switch to a keep warm mode; perfect for preparing six hour recipes during nine hour workdays. You can also insert a thermometer probe, and it’ll cook your meat to the proper temperature, and no higher.
I got a very similar cooker as a wedding gift (it didn’t include the clip-on spoon), and I use it on a weekly basis. Just be sure to grab yours today, before it sells out.
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OLATHE, Kan. — The parking lot of a popular Mexican restaurant in Olathe became the scene of a homicide on Friday just before midnight.
Police say there was a fight between two groups at Chapala Mexican Restaurant off of Interstate 35 and West 135th Street. During that fight– one person was shot and later died.
Investigators are still following up on leads in this case. If you have any information, call (913) 971-6950 or the TIPS Hotline at (816) 474-TIPS.
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — A rescue ship carrying 60 migrants has arrived in a Spanish port after being refused entry by Italy and Malta, the second time in a month that a humanitarian group has been forced to travel for days to unload people rescued in the central Mediterranean.
The Open Arms ship docked Wednesday in the northeastern port of Barcelona, where the group — including 5 women, a 9-year-old toddler and four teenagers — will be going through health checks and identification procedures.
The Spanish aid group Proactiva Open Arms said the migrants come from 14 countries and are in good health.
Doctors Without Borders says more than 500 people have died in the Mediterranean since the Aquarius, another rescue ship, was blocked from ports in Italy and Malta in June.
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Khartoum — The First Vice - President of the Republic, Hassabo Mohamed Abdul-Rahman, met Sunday at the Republican Palace with the committee for Barkal Festival, and got informed on the ongoing arrangements to celebrate the fourth session of Barkal Mountain Festival which will be inaugurated by the President of the Republic, Field Marshal Omer Al-Bashir.
Dr. Abdul-Rahman Al-Khidir, who headed the committee's delegation, has affirmed the state's support and sponsorship to the festival which become an international one.
He said in a press statement that the festival will pose an important event for boosting tourism in the country
In this enhanced episode, a rabbit flies in to see Dr. K, a chicken has a limp, and a baby macaw breaks a wing.
NAIROBI (Reuters) - Kenya's main domestic poll monitoring organisation, ELOG, said on Saturday it had found no evidence to suggest this week's election was manipulated or inaccurate, as the opposition have attested.
ELOG's parallel vote tally projected a victory for President Uhuru Kenyatta with 54 percent of ballots cast, compared to an official count of 54.3 percent. This was well within ELOG's 1.9 percent margin of error, the group said.
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Jidenna talks about being a “Patriot of Two Countries” in this Interview with Revolt TV | Watch
Nigerian-American Musician Jidenna is the most recent guest on Diddy’s Revolt TV’s “The Breakdown”. In the interview which aired on Tuesday, Jidenna discussed his time as a teacher in New York saying, “I killed that.” He also talked about his dual citizenship briefly, stating that he is “a patriot of two countries and a patriot of the […]
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Firefighters from at least seven towns have responded to fight a blaze at the Penobscot Indian Nation finance building on Sarahs Spring Lane, according to officials. Old Town, Orono, Milford, Bradley, Holden, Veazie and Bangor firefighters are at the scene of the fire assisting Penobscot Indian Nation crews, according to a Penobscot Regional Communications Center dispatcher.
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ELIZABETHTOWN – The Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School Board will meet Wednesday, August 16, 2017 in the conference room at school. If an executive session is needed, it will be held at 5:00 pm when the meeting opens. Public session will resume at 5:30 pm when the Board will act upon financial reports, reports & communications from various groups, committee on special education recommendations, personnel, policies and any other miscellaneous business needed. Included in this meeting will be consideration by the Board to: adopt the 2017-18 Athletic Code of Conduct, authorize budgetary transfers, approve shared services agreements, and authorize a facilities use agreement with Camp Dudley for use of soccer fields. The public is welcome. Find the complete agenda at https://www.elcsd.org.
70 years ago, Partition came into effect, dividing British India into two new, independent countries: India and Pakistan.
At midnight on August 14 1947, Jawaharlal Nehru, the first prime minister of independent India, gave a famous speech which hailed the country's decades-long, non-violent campaign against British rule:
At the stroke of the midnight hour, when the world sleeps, India will awake to life and freedom. A moment comes, which comes but rarely in history, when we step out from the old to the new, when an age ends, and when the soul of a nation, long suppressed, finds utterance.
However, it soon dawned on the leaders of both countries that the hope and optimism of that night would quickly turn to the harsh realities of how to handle one of the largest mass migrations in modern history and the ensuing communal violence.
As Google celebrates Indian Independence with a Doodle, we look back at how two nations were formed - and the years of bloodshed that followed.
London, July 4 (IANS) India’s Purav Raja and his French partner Fabrice Martin lost a hard fought five-set battle to crash out of the men’s doubles competition at the Wimbledon tennis tournament here on Wednesday.
Up against Duan Lajovic of Serbia and Bosnia’s Mirza Baic in the first round, the Indo-French combination lost 2-6, 4-6, 7-6, 6-4, 9-11 in a mammoth encounter which lasted three hours and 37 minutes.
Lajovic and Baic will next meet the winner of the first round contest between Nikola Mektic of Croatia and Austria’s Alexander Peya and the Canadian-Austrian team of Daniel Nestor and Jurgen Melzer.
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An investigator is trying to determine the cause of an early morning fire at the Asia Buffet restaurant in Saskatoon.
Multiple 911 calls were received by the Saskatoon Fire Department just after 5 a.m. CT on Friday of the fire at 415 Circle Dr.
READ MORE: Prince Albert, Sask. apartment building fire called suspicious
Witnesses reported heavy smoke and the smell of burned rubber.
Crews arrived to find heavy smoke and flame coming from the HVAC system on the roof of the building.
Firefighters climbed on the roof to start battling the fire while rescue crews entered the restaurant to ensure no one was inside.
The restaurant was found empty and firefighters encountered heavy smoke inside.
Ceiling tiles were pulled down to check for fire extension.
READ MORE: 2 house fires in Saskatoon under investigation
A loss stopped was declared around 90 minutes after the first calls came in.
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OCEAN BEACH, Calif. – Investigators are working to determine whether a series suspicious fires that broke out in Ocean Beach over the weekend were arson.
The latest was a shed fire reported around 2 a.m. Monday on Muir Avenue that also damaged an RV.
Just 15 minutes earlier, crews extinguished a burning fence in the 4,400 block of Santa Cruz Avenue.
Check back for updates on this developing story.
Remember the guy who drew all 351 Division-I basketball logos in MS Paint? Well, he’s back again with another set of crudely reproduced logos.
With the NBA playoffs just getting started, Alek Rivard (on Twitter at @AlekRivard) decided to make the Association his next target. Every team is represented, including the Sonics, and he even included the brand new Timberwolves logo, which was released less than a week ago.
For the NCAA edition, we picked out the five best and five worst. But these logos are all pretty solid, so let’s just highlight the top five.
Los Angeles Lakers
Indiana Pacers
Memphis Grizzlies
Miami Heat
Chicago Bulls
The first team to start selling shirts with these will be raking in the dough.
Highways England have revealed their plans for £300 million of improvements to the A47 between Norwich and Peterborough.
Their preferred route changes include dualling two stretches of the road in Norfolk, between Blofield and North Burlingham and North Tuddenham and Easton.
Conor McGregor claims his next fight will be announced "soon" but Dana White disagrees
White has been involved in negotiations between Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather over a potential super-fight between the two.
McGregor is currently on an extended break from competition ahead of the birth of his first child - the Irishman last fought when he became a double UFC champion in November with a win over Eddie Alvarez.
However, the 28-year-old has not shied away from talking up a boxing match with Mayweather which would be the most lucrative fight of all time.
April 28 Old Mutual Plc:
* Old Mutual Wealth gross, net flows and fum update Q1 2017
* Funds under management (FUM) for old mutual wealth Q1 at 122.3 billion stg versus 115.3 billion stg year ago
* Q1 net client cash flow (NCCF) for old mutual wealth 2.7 billion stg versus 1.7 billion stg year ago
* Old mutual wealth says markets will remain volatile and challenging in medium- term, until outcome of general election and greater details on brexit are known Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - Fourpoint Holdings LLC:
* Fourpoint Holdings LLC files to say it has raised $525 million in equity financing - SEC filing Source text: (bit.ly/2AsHgo1)
Wild About Harry’s to Close. The hotdog-hating landlord of the 20-year-old Knox Street location is booting the beloved shop. It’ll close May 15, possibly sooner, and the WAH’s owners say they will look for a new location in Highland Park.
Man Shoots at Grand Prairie Cops, Then Is Killed. Cops responding to a welfare call near the Grand Prairie Ikea parking lot found a man in a car with an assault rifle. Gunfire was exchanged, and the man was later found dead (it’s not clear whether from his own hand or from shots fired by cops). Ikea shoppers were herded into the basement, and it sounds like they were a bit freaked.
Cowboys’ David Irving Accused of Domestic Violence. Irving’s Twitter account, apparently taken over by his girlfriend, Angela Sanchez, said that he’d failed drug tests and alleged “domestic vilance again.” Then, after Frisco police started investigating, Sanchez claimed they’d had only a verbal argument. Ugly deal.
Southern Illinois woman pregnant with daughter's twins
ST. LOUIS (AP) — A southern Illinois woman is set to give birth to her own grandchildren because her daughter is unable to get pregnant.
Micaela (mih-KAY'-luh) Johnson was diagnosed with a rare form of cervical cancer in 2015. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports she and her husband froze their embryos before Johnson underwent a treatment process that left her infertile.
Johnson wanted to expand her family after being cancer free for two years. The 26-year-old asked her mother, Sheila Gump, to carry her children.
Gump is 43. That still makes her a good candidate for surrogacy.
She's expected to give birth to her daughter's twins — one boy and one girl — in July.
Gump says she's excited to "spoiling" her grandchildren.
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TORONTO, March 29 Canada's Lululemon Athletica Inc on Wednesday reported a higher quarterly profit, but earnings per share fell short of analysts' expectations due in part to slower sales.
Net income rose to $136.1 million, or 99 cents per share in the fourth quarter ended Jan. 29, from $117.4 million, or 85 cents per share, in the prior year. Revenue was $789.9 million, up from $704.3 million.
Analysts, on average, had expected earnings of $1.01 a share on revenue of $783.56 million, according to Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S. Lululemon shares fell more than 15 percent after closing 4 percent higher at $66.30 ahead of the results. (Reporting by Solarina Ho; Editing by Richard Chang)
Gary Peltz captured the image above at around 2 a.m. on July 29, 2017. The lights in the sky are stars, of course, but Gary said the lights strings on the mountain are from climbers (“More than I’ve ever seen! Over 50 of them I’d guess”) who mostly start their trek up the mountain around midnight. That way, he explained, they get back down before the surface warms up too much and the ice turns slushy, making it hard to maneuver. Gary also provided these details about his photo:
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The U.S. National Park Service provided more details about Mount Rainier:
Ascending to 14,410 feet above sea level, Mount Rainier stands as an icon in the Washington landscape. An active volcano, Mount Rainier is the most glaciated peak in the contiguous U.S.A., spawning six major rivers.
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Grammy Award-winning rapper Pitbull is heading to the United Nations to discuss the global water crisis on World Water Day.
The organization Clean Water Here announced on Monday (March 19) that the international pop star will be named Clean Water Here Ambassador on March 22, when he visits the U.N. in New York City.
Pitbull also will receive the 2018 World Water Champion Award for his global humanitarian efforts. He is leading the celebrity-driven social media campaign dubbed “Clean Water Here Cause Flash,” in hopes of raising awareness of the water crisis. Other participants include Bruno Mars, Pink, Maroon 5, Demi Lovato, Monica and Juanes.
On March 22, U.N. General Assembly President Miroslav Lajcak will launch a 10-year plan focused on sustainable development of water resources.
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"International election monitors have delivered a scathing verdict on the conduct of Turkey's controversial referendum to grant expansive new powers to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Representatives from a coalition of international bodies said the vote took place on an 'unlevel playing field' with the 'yes' campaign dominating media coverage. Voters were not provided with adequate information, opposition voices were muzzled and the rules were changed at the last minute, they said. … Erdogan's margin of victory in the referendum was razor-thin. Despite a state of emergency and a widespread crackdown on dissent, he succeeded in persuading only 51.4% of voters to back his constitutional upheaval." (04/17/17)
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - DEUTSCHE BANK, MORGAN STANLEY, UBS:
* TO PLACE 7.0 PCT OF BANKIA IN ACCELERATED BOOKBUILT OFFER ON BEHALF OF BFA TENEDORA DE ACCIONES SA Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
March 19 (Reuters) - Epe Capital Partners Ltd:
* EPE CAPITAL PARTNERS LTD - ‍FOR PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2017 NET ASSET VALUE INCREASED TO R1.9 BILLION AND NAV PER SHARE TO R10.76​
* EPE CAPITAL PARTNERS LTD - ‍ACROSS VARIOUS FUNDS, ETHOS IS IN EXCLUSIVE DISCUSSIONS ON SEVEN INVESTMENTS.​
* EPE CAPITAL PARTNERS - ‍AMOUNT OF CAPITAL REQUIRED BY ETHOS CAPITAL INTO TRANSACTIONS, SHOULD FUNDS BE SUCCESSFUL IN CLOSING , WOULD BE ABOUT R400 MILLION.​
* EPE CAPITAL PARTNERS LTD - ‍HY BASIC AND DILUTED HEADLINE EARNINGS PER SHARE 0.36 RAND​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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The Washington County Board of Commissioners met at their weekly meeting on Monday morning.
THe commissioners approved a resolution on a speed limit change on Bison Road. The road between Tuxedo and Durham will be changing from 55 MPH to 35 MPH.
The commissioners also heard a presentation from Master Gardener Neil Loftis regarding their plant sale on April 22. The sale will feature 16,000 tomato plants, along with many others.
Finally, the commissioners approved agrrements between American Bank of Oklahoma for two 2017 trucks and dump beds.
All other items were approved, and all reciepts were recieved. The Washington County Commissioners will meet again next Monday morning.
KENT, Ohio (AP) — Jimmy Hall scored 21 points, Jaylin Walker 20 and Deon Edwin sank three of four foul shots in the final seconds as Kent State held off a late Miami (Ohio) threat for a 76-72 victory on Tuesday night.
Michael Weathers scored a quick basket after a Miami timeout with five seconds left, slicing the gap to 74-72, and the RedHawks quickly fouled Edwin before time expired. But the senior made both to finish with 15 points, including 9 of 10 at the line.
Kent State (14-12, 6-7) Mid-American Conference) halted a two-game skid and remain in the thick of the congested MAC standings.
Michael Weathers led Miami with 22 points, and Marcus Weathers had 18 points and 10 rebounds for Miami (10-16, 3-10), which has yet to win on the road this season.
The top four teams in the final MAC standings receive a bye to the quarterfinals of the MAC Tournament.
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I’d never been on a blind date before but decided to try one having been persuaded by others who had gone on one before, and also by my friends who were keen to ‘accidentally bump into us’ during the date. We met in the Eagle and Child and found each other pretty easily. Joe was kind enough to buy me a drink. He’s a first year and so, although I wasn’t expecting to be a cougar this early on in life, we chatted about his first few terms, our interview process, and how we both found the transition to university. With him being a PPE-ist and me studying French and Portuguese, we managed to converse about holidays and travelling, and luckily the awkward silences usually found on blind dates were avoided because we were both pretty chilled out. The date went very quickly. He was very easy to chat to so the time flew by.
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Pakistan has violated the ceasefire over 600 times so far this year, the highest in the last one decade, an official said. Pakistani troops have opened fire on Indian territories more than 600 times till September 30. Eight civilians and 16 security personnel were killed in the firing, a Home Ministry official said.
It is the highest number of ceasefire violations in nearly a decade, the official said. There were nearly 450 ceasefire violations in 2016 in which 13 civilians and as many security personnel were killed.
The truce between India and Pakistan along the International Border, the Line of Control and the Actual Ground Position Line in Jammu and Kashmir had come into force in November 2003.
India shares a 3,323-km-long border with Pakistan of which 221 km of the IB and 740 km of the LOC fall in Jammu and Kashmir.
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BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union’s foreign policy chief says the EU is reluctant to change the landmark nuclear agreement with Iran even as U.S. President Donald Trump threatens to walk away from the pact.
Federica Mogherini said Monday after chairing talks among the foreign ministers of EU countries that Europeans “attach strategic importance to the full implementation of the agreement by all parties.”
Mogherini said: “It is for us a matter of security, for Europe and for the rest of the world.”
The EU’s representative for foreign affairs and security policy says the pact, “if disrupted, would create an additional security threat and concern in the region.”
Mogherini says the EU hopes to dissuade Iran from developing missiles or undermining regional security, but that work must happen “outside the scope of the nuclear agreement.”
2 tourist, one from Tamil Nadu & other from Kerala, found dead in open area at Vagator, Anjuna. Drug overdose suspected. Postmortem report awaited.
The Tánaiste says a prosperous Britain is good for Ireland.
Simon Coveney believes a positive relationship between the EU and the UK, and between Ireland and Britain, is in all of our interests.
He says the UK has always been one of our closest partners and hopes to continue this strong relationship after Brexit.
He addressed the British Irish Chamber of Commerce annual networking dinner in Dublin last night.
The Chamber has warned that a lack of progress in Brexit negotiations is of upmost concern to business.
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When this 1982 Nissan Bluebird 910 rolled out of the factory it had either a 1.6 L, 1.8 L, or 2.0 L inline-four. However Jonathan Fulton’s Bluebird is powered by a turbocharged 4.0 L 1UZ-FE V8. The engine features stock internals and 360 horsepower to the wheels on E85 fuel and 10 psi of boost from a BorgWarner S366 turbocharger. The drivetrain consists of a Powerglide two-speed automatic transmission and R31 rear end with Detroit Trutrac diff and 3.45 gears.
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MAUMEE, Ohio (AP) — An anti-white supremacists rally is planned in the Ohio city where a man accused of plowing his car into counter-protesters at a white nationalist rally in Virginia had been living.
Organizers of the rally and march Monday night in Maumee (maw-MEE’) say they want to stand in solidarity with counter-protesters in Virginia and denounce all forms of racism.
James Alex Fields Jr., of Maumee, is charged with second-degree murder and other counts after authorities say he drove into a crowd Saturday, fatally injuring one woman and hurting 19 others.
A judge said Monday that he’ll appoint an attorney to represent the 20-year-old Fields.
His mother told The Associated Press on Saturday that she and her son moved from Kentucky to a suburb near Toledo about a year ago.
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TORONTO, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Canada’s main stock index edged lower in early trade on Monday, with declines in banks and railway stocks offsetting small overall gains for the materials sector.
The Toronto Stock Exchange’s S&P/TSX composite index was down 14.9 points, or 0.09 percent, at 16,081.17. (Reporting by Alastair Sharp; Editing by Jeffrey Benkoe)
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Denise Huskins and Aaron Quinn, the couple in a bizarre kidnapping case in 2015 that police initially called as a hoax, settled a defamation suit with the city of Vallejo, California.
Woman feared for her life during 2015 so-called 'Gone Girl' kidnapping case
Denise Huskins, along with her fiancÃ©, Aaron Quinn, spoke to ABC News' Amy Robach about the terror she faced when she was kidnapped and held for ransom for 48 hours by Matthew Muller in 2015.
A worker was stabbed during a violent bar fight in Queens.The man's boss then took matters into his own hands, chasing after the suspects in his van.It happened at a bar and restaurant on Jamaica Avenue in Jamaica.Police say the employee was stabbed in the back and people then poured into the streets.The bar manager got into a van and followed five men involved in the altercation.The manager jumped the sidewalk about a block away and hit two of the five men, one of whom was the suspect in the stabbing.Police arrested the driver and the group of men.The bar employee who was stabbed is expected to survive.----------
March 19 (Reuters) - Gospell Digital Technology Co Ltd
* Says it lowers acquisition price of Shenzhen-based smart home firm to 226 million yuan from 250 million yuan
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May 3 Qbe Insurance Group Ltd:
* "Expect pricing in 2017 to be more stable, with near-term pricing outlook broadly flat in most territories other than Australia"
* "Outlook is a little brighter in relation to investment returns"
* "Expecting 2017 gross written premium to be "relatively stable" in US dollar terms" Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The West Australian's Dylan Caporn is at the Perth City Council meeting and tells us Lisa Scaffidi will still pocked a $60,000 a year salary despite being suspended from office.
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Blake Shelton has responded to Luke Bryan’s offer to officiate his and Gwen Stefani’s wedding if they ever tie the knot. “Luke’s not even a legitimate country artist, much less like somebody that can marry people, you know what I’m saying,” Shelton jokingly tells Entertainment Tonight. The jab comes after Bryan joked that Shelton should hurry up and “marry her [Stefani] before she goes to an optometrist.”
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Phnom Penh Municipal Police chief Choun Sovann has warned traffic police officers that they will be fired and punished under the law if they are caught taking bribes, an official said yesterday. Sovann made the threat during a meeting with traffic police on Wednesday, according to municipal traffic police chief Chev Hak, who said Sovann was frustrated that there will still dirty traffic police.
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Afghan officials say Taliban attacks on soldiers and police in western Badghis province have killed 14 troops, policemen
CNBC's Annette Weisbach reports from the Frankfurt bourse trading floor ahead of Healthineers' IPO, which has been hampered by technical issues.
ELIZABETHTON, TN- Citing personal reasons, Barry Johnson resigned from his position of Elizabethton High School Girls Basketball Head Coach. His resignation as head coach is effective Dec. 11, 2017, but he will continue teaching. Lucas Andrews will serve as Interim Head Coach for the remainder of the season.
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The stepmother of a 5-year-old Wichita boy whom she reported missing in February was jailed hours after a body was found nearby.
Earlier today, Meek Mill was released from prison. Support has since poured out from the music world, with figures such as JAY-Z, T.I., Rick Ross, and more posting about his release. Find their posts below.
In a statement to TMZ about his release, Meek wrote, “While the past five months have been a nightmare, the prayers, visits, calls, letters and rallies have helped me stay positive.” Soon after his release, he made his first public appearance at a Philadelphia 76ers game. Read “Why Did Meek Mill Go to Prison?” on the Pitch.
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Lerrone Richards will fight on Merseyside at the end of the month.
The WBO European super-middleweight champion has been out of the ring since winning that title back in November.
Richards, 25, has an unblemished ledger of 10-0 with three early endings in the paid code.
And he will be back in the squared circle on March 31.
He has been added to the undercard of Robbie Davies Jr’s rematch against Michal Syrowatka in which Davies will challenge for the WBA Continental super-lightweight crown at the BT Convention Centre on the Docks.
Mason Cartwright heads up the supporting cast and features on the bill alongside Lee Boyce, Brian Phillips and debutant Jake Barton.
Courtney Chadwick is on the card and there will be action for Rob Beech and both John Gillies and Danny Craven.
A 19-year-old man has been charged with vehicular homicide for a crash earlier this year that killed two people in northeast Florida. The Florida Times-Union reports that Sherman Taylor Morris was arrested Thursday and charged with two counts of DUI manslaughter in addition to the two vehicular homicide charges.
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - China Fordoo Holdings Ltd:
* SEES ‍PROFIT FOR YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2017 RECORD A SIGNIFICANT DECLINE NOT LESS THAN 60%​
* EXPECTED RESULT DUE TO ‍DECREASE IN GROUP‘S GROSS PROFIT​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (bangalore.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com)
BARBERTON, OH (AP) — Authorities say a northeast Ohio woman accused of shooting her husband multiple times and dismembering his body has been charged with murder.
A Barberton Municipal Court judge on Monday set bond for 49-year-old Marcia Eubank at $1 million. She is charged in the death of 54-year-Howard Eubank. Records don’t show an attorney for her.
A Summit County Sheriff’s Office release says deputies found deteriorating remains tentatively identified as those of Howard Eubank on Saturday at the couple’s home in Coventry Township in suburban Akron. Authorities say deputies had responded to a call from the couple’s adult son about possible remains.
The release says investigators believe Eubank was killed earlier this year in a “domestic-related incident.”
Authorities say Marcia Eubank was arrested later Saturday in a store parking lot.
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St. Louis second baseman Kolten Wong left Wednesday night's game against Milwaukee in the sixth inning after suffering tightness in his right forearm.
Wong, who went 1 for 2 with an RBI double in the second inning, was replaced by Greg Garcia.
It was around 10PM when the violent altercation erupted at the Brussels metro station. A dozen people, some armed with knives, were involved. One of those injured, a 29-year-old, fought for his life, but died in hospital on Monday. The metro company closed the station after the altercation, but it was reopened at 6AM this morning.
Federal police have started an investigation. The five arrested are being questioned.
The cause of the fracas remains unclear. Gilles Dejemeppe of the prosecutor's office: "Technicians examined the scene of the fight. An examining magistrate is considering charges of attempted manslaughter".
Trump order would target high-skilled worker visa program
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump is planning to sign an executive order that seeks to make changes to a visa program that brings in high-skilled workers.
Trump is heading Tuesday to Kenosha, Wisconsin, where he plans to sign an order dubbed "Buy American and Hire American." That's according to administration officials who spoke on the condition of anonymity despite the president's frequent criticism of the use of anonymous sources.
The officials say the order will ask federal departments to offer changes so that H-1B visas are awarded to the most-skilled or highest-paid applicants.
Officials say the order also seeks to strengthen existing requirements that American-made products be used in certain federal construction projects, as well as in various federal transportation grant-funded work.
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MOSCOW, April 12 Russian President Vladimir Putin has started a meeting in the Kremlin with U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, a spokeswoman for the U.S. embassy in Moscow said on Wednesday, citing Kremlin officials.
The Kremlin had previously declined to confirm that such a meeting would take place during Tillerson's visit, reflecting tensions over a U.S. missile strike on Syria, a staunch Russian ally, last week. (Reporting by Polina Devitt and Yeganeh Torbati; Writing by Andrew Osborn; Editing by Christian Lowe)
The park area at McDonald Lake is currently closed. The entrance to the area off of Coulter Street will remain barricaded until the flood waters from the recent storm events recede. The City of Amarillo’s Parks & Recreation department hope that the area will reopen by the beginning of next week.
Also due to the rain events Amarillo has received recently, Southeast Park will be closed until further notice. Most likely the park will reopen by the beginning of next week.
Multiple-Vehicle Collision in Southern Egypt Leaves 11 Dead, 32 Injured
CAIRO  At least 11 people were killed on Friday and 32 others wounded in a multiple-vehicle crash on a desert road that links the southern Egyptian governorate of Minya and the capital Cairo, according to a Ministry of Health spokesperson.
Khaled Megahed said 15 equipped ambulances rushed to the scene of the pile-up and transported casualties to nearby hospitals.
He said the injured were receiving medical treatment and care, adding that none of them were in critical condition.
More than 12,000 people die in traffic accidents each year in Egypt due to poor road conditions, speeding and non-compliance with road traffic rules, according to the World Health Organization.
WARSAW, Poland — Polish officials say that a heavy storm that ravaged parts of western Poland has killed two people and injured 39.
Pawel Fratczak, a spokesman for firefighters, said Friday that tens of thousands of households were also without electricity after falling trees broke power lines when the storm hit overnight.
The victims were a 67-year-old man who was trying to secure his house’s roof and a 58-year-old woman crushed by a falling tree.
Prime Minister Beata Szydlo visited the town of Zielona Gora in the region the hardest hit, meeting with local officials and vowing financial help for repairs.
Firefighters also worked Friday to remove fallen trees and help secure hundreds of torn-off roofs.
The storm also devastated the park of the Habsburg Palace in the town of Zywiec.
We invite you to be part of something bigger than yourself! By participating, you are joining hundreds and thousands of others who have the same goal of helping people – and that just feels good! Run for a cause on April 22nd at Inglewood Farm for the “Inglewood Classic 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run.” Enjoy a run around historic Inglewood Plantation, with all the proceeds benefiting the Good Food Project. Afterward, make plans to stay for a full farmer’s market, live music, horse rides, and Inglewood’s Annual Spring Open Fire Pig Roast! Register today at RunSignUp.com for the Inglewood Classic 5K. Lace up your shoes and run for a cause!
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Snyder's-Lance, Inc. today announced a CEO transition and reported preliminary unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended April 1, 2017. Snyder's-Lance, Inc. has announced that its President and CEO, Carl E. Lee, Jr., has retired after 12 years of service to the Company.
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Muscat: Places, such as Georgia, Armenia, Goa, Kochi and Nepal, are likely to witness a surge of visitors from Oman during the Eid holidays, according to travel agents and senior airline officials. Wasim Zaidi, general manager, Oman, Jet Airways, said: "Cost-conscious travellers are turning to exotic destinations keeping their budget in mind.
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Islamabad : “Are you with us or with Qatar?” Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz raised this question during a meeting with Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, who had visited the Gulf Kingdom for finding a diplomatic solution to the Qatar crisis.
The Saudi monarch asked Sharif to take a clear position on Qatar during their meeting in Jeddah on Monday, The Express Tribune reported, citing diplomatic sources.
“Pakistan has told Saudi Arabia it will not take sides in the brewing diplomatic crisis in the Middle East after Riyadh asked Islamabad ‘are you with us or with Qatar’,” the paper said.
Pakistan has been treading a careful path since Saudi and other Gulf countries snapped diplomatic ties with Qatar after accusing the oil-rich country of supporting terrorist groups. But Saudi wants Pakistan to side with the kingdom, it said.
A cosmetologist who was heading to New York with her 11-month-old child was on Monday nabbed at the Cheddi Jagan Inter-national Airport, Timehri after it was suspected that she swallowed a quantity of cocaine pellets.
The Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) is pursuing her reputed husband.
The woman has been identified as Natasha Blair, 37, a resident of Lot 92 Grove-Diamond, East Bank Demerara. She was escorted to a city hospital to discharge the pellets where she remains hospitalised, CANU confirmed…..
Mariah Carey welcomed in 2017 by saying "it is what it is" while experiencing technical difficulties while performing live in Times Square.
The singer even tweeted "s*** happens" and a GIF of herself after her disastrous performance that quickly went viral.
But it's not the first time Carey has had a mishap in the spotlight. Click through to see other issues the singer has had in the past.
During his speech, Al Tayer played a film about the Autonomous Aerial Vehicle (AAV), which RTA is currently testing in cooperation with EHANG Company of China, the first ever-manned vehicle worldwide.
“The AAV on display at the World Government Summit is not just a model but it has really flown in Dubai skies. RTA will spare no effort to launch the AAV in July 2017.”
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Verizon is close to renegotiating its deal to acquire Yahoo's internet assets, Bloomberg News reports. Citing sources familiar with the matter, the report claims that the acquisition's $4.8 billion-dollar price tag could be coming down by as much as $250 million.
Neither Verizon nor Yahoo responded to a request for comment.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as details emerge.
BOGOTÁ, Colombia—Colombia’s government has opened its first shelter for Venezuelans who are pouring across the border in increasing numbers to escape their nation’s economic crisis.
The facility, opened Saturday near the border city of Cúcuta, is expected to provide shelter of up to 48 hours for 120 people a day. Pregnant mothers, the elderly and minors who entered the country legally will be given priority. It will be administered by the Red Cross.
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The pair united for a quiet, emotional rendition of Tom Petty's 1994 track, "Wildflowers." While the performance opened as a tribute to Petty, he was just one of the many artists represented in the moving tribute.
Linkin Park's Chester Bennington, Soundgarden's Chris Cornell, David Cassidy, Fats Domino, Gregg Allman, Malcolm Young and Glen Campbell were also recognized during the segment. Read more - here.
Falklands : Falklands squid catch dives from 350,000t to 2,000t, Argentina Submitted by Falkland Islands News Network 00.00.0000 Juan Redini, president of the chamber of jiggers of Argentina, presented some shocking figures on squid catches in his country and also the Falkland Islands, during the cephalopod conference on the Monday before Conxemar. Falklands squid catch dives from 350,000t to 2,000t, Argentina at 20-year low October 3, 2016, 3:05 pm Tom Seaman VIGO, Spain -- Juan Redini, president of the chamber of jiggers of Argentina, presented some shocking figures on squid catches in his country and also the Falkland Islands, during the cephalopod conference on the Monday before Conxemar.
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Since the Castlereigh and Maussakele reservoirs have been filled up due to the heavy rains in the central highlands, 60% of the electricity requirement of the country is currently generated by hydroelectric power stations, said the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB).
As a result, thermal power generation has been reduced and the CEB has been able to save a large sum of money, stated the Spokesman of the Ministry of Power and Renewable Energy, Sulakshana Jayawardena.
POWHATAN COUNTY, Va. – A home was destroyed in a house fire in Powhatan County Monday afternoon.
Units from Powhatan County Fire and Rescue and the Cumberland Volunteer Fire Department responded to the home in the 6300 block of Anderson Hwy.
Powhatan fire officials say the bulk of the fire has been knocked down.
All occupants inside the home are accounted for. There were no injuries.
The Family affected is being taken care of through other family members.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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Today's top gainers include the company Waste Connections, Inc. which is in the industry Waste Management , gaining -0.24% today. In the last week its performance is -0.24%, and 5.46% for the past quarter.
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In recognition of Black History Month, “Marshall,” the first film in a month-long series is screened Saturday at L.H. Jones Family Resource Center on Jones School Road. The series — titled “Documentaries About Life Experiences of African-Americans” — will also include “Loving” on Feb. 10; “Selma” on Feb. 17; and “Glory,” Feb. 24. Dr. Evelyn Thompson, center, introduces Saturday’s film.
In recognition of Black History Month, “Marshall,” the first film in a month-long series is screened Saturday at L.H. Jones Family Resource Center on Jones School Road. The series — titled “Documentaries About Life Experiences of African-Americans” — will also include “Loving” on Feb. 10; “Selma” on Feb. 17; and “Glory,” Feb. 24. Dr. Evelyn Thompson, center, introduces Saturday’s film.
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MainOne Cable, a provider of innovative telecom services and network solutions for business in West Africa coast has concluded plans, having entered into an agreement with Ogun state government, to provide telecom infrastructure and internet services for major cities, starting from Abeokuta on optic fibre, covering 250 kilometre across the three senatorial districts of the…
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LONDON Swiss-based trading and mining giant Glencore has agreed to sell a 51 percent stake in its oil products and logistics business for $775 million to China's HNA Innovation Finance Group Ltd, the company said on Friday.
Reuters earlier exclusively reported that Glencore was in talks to sell a bundle of its global oil storage stakes, following similar moves by rivals as a boom period for storage shows signs of nearing to an end.
Glencore said the deal was expected to close in the second half of 2017 and that the transaction would result in a new company called HG Storage International Ltd with a presence across Europe, Africa and the Americas.
Dutch bank ING was the sell-side adviser to the deal, a spokeswoman for the bank said.
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An armed robbery at a gas station in Brooklyn quickly erupted into a shootout on Monday afternoon.Police say two suspects entered a Sunoco gas station in Bedford-Stuyvesant at around 1:30 p.m. and shot a 70-year-old man after holding him at gunpoint.The victim, a retired corrections officer, was armed and returned fire.It's not clear if either of the suspects was hit.The victim was taken to Kings County Hospital and is expected to survive.Police currently have no suspects.
A UNIT block on one of Toowoomba's most sought-after streets has been placed on the market.
The four-unit brick block at 99 Campbell St is going for $975,000.
Each of the four units offers two bedrooms as well as lounge-dining areas, generous kitchens, air conditioning, outdoor entertainment areas and single carports.
Remax agent Daniel Burrett said in the property listing the building was located 600m from the Botanic Gardens and Queens Park.
"Two of the units have been renovated and two are yet to undergo a renovation offering an excellent chance to further value-add," he said.
The buyer won't be able to move into the block straight away though, with all four units currently rented out.
"All four units are currently tenanted with a gross rent of $1,085 per week, roughly 5.8 to 6 per cent return," the description said.
"They have long leases, the first falling due in July 2018, one in February 2019 and the other two in March 2019."
The old Itco Tire/American Tire building at 332 Dodd Blvd. will return to its roots this year.
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Apparently Pat Neshek enjoyed his short tenure with the Phillies because, according to multiple reports, the relief pitcher has reached a two-year $16.5 million deal with his former team.
Neshek began 2017 with the Phillies before getting shipped to the Rockies ahead of the trade deadline. He finished last season 5-3 with a 1.59 ERA and 0.87 WHIP.
Normally used in the seventh and eighth innings, Neshek, 37, has dominated opposing teams with his submarine throwing motion and wicked off-speed pitches.
Neshek sports a solid 33-22 record with eight saves and a 2.75 ERA throughout his career. Though the Phillies don't have a definite closer on their roster, Neshek will likely remain in a setup role.
Inspection and testing company IMES International has struck a deal with Associated British Ports Humber to monitor crane and bulk handling equipment for the offshore wind sector at four east England ports.
The “six-figure” deal covers sites at Immingham (pictured), Hull, Grimsby and Goole, which the company said will play a key role in future projects in the North Sea.
Full-time riggers will be hired for the three-year job, which will ensure ABP’s “rigging and wire rope equipment meets safety and operability certifications, through inspection, testing and repair work”.
“The integrity of crane and associated equipment in these ports is crucial for safe, efficient and productive operations. The Humber ports are of great significance to Yorkshire’s economic make-up, and we’re proud to play our part to ensure it continues,” said IMES services and inspection director Kevin Black.
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Sadio Mane was sporting a cut eyelid at Liverpool Airport as he prepared to jet off with the squad for their Champions League game against Hoffenheim.
The flying winger was plastered up for the Watford game at the weekend, but recorded a sparkling performance at Vicarage Road.
He will be expected to provide even more goals and assists during Philippe Coutinho's absence, with the Brazilian star missing the trip to Germany.
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ISTANBUL — The waters around Istanbul have turned a striking shade of turquoise.
A natural phenomenon called a "phytoplankton bloom" has turned the normally dark waters of the Bosporus and Golden Horn into an opaque tone of light blue. It's caused by microscopic organisms that have inundated the Black Sea, just north of Turkey's largest city.
Berat Haznedaroglu, an environmental engineer, says it's a normal annual event.
He said: "This year we got a lot of rain events that carried nutrients from the Saharan desert to the Black Sea, which created an optimal environment for this phytoplankton to bloom." Haznedaroglu works at the Institute of Environmental Sciences at Istanbul's private Bogazici University.
Classes have been canceled at Stigler Public Schools for the rest of the week due to a large number of students being absent with the flu, school officials said.
Approximately 17 percent of the student population has the flu, officials said Wednesday afternoon.
The basketball game scheduled for Friday will still be played and the senior day event will go on as planned.
Classes will resume Monday, February 13, 2017.
Minco Public Schools announced Tuesday that it was closing for the week due to strep and the flu, Minco school officials said Tuesday. Minco is located about 30 miles southwest of Oklahoma City.
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Sunday night’s game at NRG Stadium is a great chance for the Houston Texans to build upon last week’s domination over the Tennessee Titans. Knocking off the last of the unbeatens, the Kansas City Chiefs, would be a big feather in the credibility cap for Bill O’Brien and the Texans.
Alas, not many national pundits predict much success for the home team.
In fact, the game pickers at USA TODAY are unanimous in choosing the Chiefs. All five picked the Chiefs, and three of them forecast almost the exact same final score.
Over at ESPN, four of the 11 personalities believe in the home team.
At CBS, two of the five prognosticators who have made picks as of press time chose the Texans.
It’s worth noting the Titans were a popular pick over the Texans in Week 4, though the pick splits were a little closer. The Texans won that game 57-14.
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NEW DELHI: Petrol price was today cut by 7 paise a litre and diesel by 5 paise - the second reduction in as many days on the back of softening international oil rates.
Petrol in Delhi now costs Rs 78. 35 a litre, down from Rs 78.42, according to a price notification issued by state-owned oil firms.
Diesel rates have been cut to Rs 69.25 per litre from Rs 69.30.
This is the second reduction in rates coming after a 16-day relentless price hike that followed lifting of a nearly three-week hiatus on price revision just before Karnataka went to polls.
Petrol and diesel prices were yesterday cut by 1 paisa a litre each.
That reduction followed rates touching an all-time high of Rs 78.43 per litre for petrol and Rs 69.31 for diesel in Delhi on Tuesday.
Prices vary from state-to-state depending on local sales tax or VAT. Delhi has the cheapest price among all metros and most state capitals.
In the 16 consecutive increases since May 14, petrol price was hiked by Rs 3.8 per litre and diesel by Rs 3.38.
Danielle McLaughlin was attacked in Goa last month and one local man has been charged with the crime but others are suspected to be involved. The family and friends of a a murdered Scots-born a backpacker have issued an international appeal to help secure justice.
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After an unexpectedly lengthy stay at St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver, following a heart attack on June 25, Garry Nohr, Sunshine Coast Regional District board chair and Area B director (Halfmoon Bay), was discharged last week.
Nohr and his wife, Patricia Anderson, wish to thank BC Ferries staff for excellent assistance at Horseshoe Bay, onboard, and at Langdale.
Nohr is recuperating at home during the August board holiday and welcomes visitors and phone calls. Please call ahead before visiting: (604) 741-2427. Submitted
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With more than half a million attendees in the past six years, this annual event does a lot of good to go along with really good food. A chef and organizer for the event stopped by to show and tell us what we can expect.
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BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Britain's defense minister says Russian aggression toward NATO is increasing and the alliance was right to have agreed to a "very high readiness taskforce."
Michael Fallon said Thursday that Russia had annexed Crimea, threatened the Baltic states, and interfered in the democratic processes in Western Europe with "propaganda and other means," in the past three years.
He also accused Russia of "aggression in the eastern Mediterranean, prolonging the conflict in Syria," adding "the threat to NATO particularly to the southeastern flank is growing."
He said the alliance had rightly agreed to "a very high readiness taskforce which is ....demonstrating the rapid response that NATO requires."
Fallon is on a two-day visit to Romania, where he has stressed that Britain, which will leave the European Union, remains committed to European security.
Tolo News: US sanctions against Iran have slowed down the work process at Chabahar and Iran wants these limitations removed by gaining support from other countries… Chabahar is the closest sea port to landlocked Afghanistan. Despite Afghanistan and India’s accelerated efforts to develop the port, ACCI said the west’s sanctions against Iran has resulted in the shortage of necessary infrastructure and services at the port. Click here to read more (external link).
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An active member in the Western New York community, Bills veteran linebacker Lorenzo Alexander and his ACES Foundation will be hosting Buffalo’s Bowling Benefit on Saturday, June 9 at 12 p.m. Proceeds from the event, which will take place at Strikers Lanes in West Seneca, New York, will benefit the ACES ACCESS initiative – a program focused on collaboration and relationship building with the South Park High School Football team and The Belle Center.
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Staff from Alice Gustafson School in Batavia work the third shift for McTeacher's Night at the Batavia McDonald's. Alice Gustafson School of Batavia Unit District 101 held its first McTeacher's Night April 13 at the Batavia McDonald's on Wilson St. A McTeacher's Night is organized to help raise money for local schools by having teachers work at McDonald's and then giving a percentage of the night's sales to the local school.
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20, 2016, file photo, Senate Banking Committee member Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., questions Wells Fargo Chief Executive Officer John Stumpf on Capitol Hill in Washington. Warren is leading a new eff... .
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WEST MILTON, Ohio (WDTN) – The Brookville Blue Devils visiting Milton Union for a battle against the Bulldogs.
The opening kick is a squibber on the return the ball is stripped. The fumble is smothered by Michael Whitmer, which is a big recovery for the sophomore linebacker.
The Blue Devils able to answer with a 19 yard touchdown run.
This was a close game but Brookville wins this one 49 to 35.
The New York Knicks and Joakim Noah have mutually agreed that he will not be back with the club until further notice. Noah left the team last week after a dispute with coach Jeff Hornacek. He's already missed a pair of games this week. The veteran center hasn't reclaimed a rotation spot after missing the start of the season while serving the remainder of a 20-game suspension. That suspension began last season for violating terms of the anti-drug agreement. The Knicks could try to find a trade for him before next Thursday's deadline. However, a deal will be difficult because he has two more seasons remaining on the $72-million contract he signed in the summer of 2016.
Girls from Arunachal Juno Pinggam as Kurumi and Chiichi as Kotori from ‘Anime Date’ a live from Arunachal Pradesh have been selected to represent India in the upcoming World Cosplay Summit 2017, to be held at Nagoya, Japan from August 2017.
The preliminary competition in India was organized by Project Z.E.R.O. under the sponsorship of Air India, Anime Pop Mall India and Brother India at Aizawl recently. SKYRE San and Mori San from Japan were the judges for the competition wherein more than 20 states participated.
World Cosplay Summit is an annual international Cosplay event that promotes friendly international exchange through Japanese pop culture.
In 2012 the WCS was incorporated as a company and until that year was organized by the events division of TV Aichi. The parade and championship are held in Nagoya, Aichi, Japan with several related events being held in the Kanto, Kansai and Tokai areas.
A Cosplay stage performance competition called the ‘Cosplay Championship’ was first held at Aichi Expo in 2005.
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Milwaukee Day Bike Night
MOTOR® Bar & Restaurant at the Harley-Davidson Museum®
Thursday, April 13, 5-9 p.m.
Kick off the Milwaukee Day holiday weekend with a Brewtown-themed Bike Night at MOTOR® Bar & Restaurant. After you spend some time learning about Milwaukee’s most iconic export (the H-D Museum™ is open until 8 p.m.), mosey over to MOTOR for live music from the Mark Croft Duo. Of course, it wouldn’t be Bike Night without stellar food & drink specials, such as $3 beers with your Bike Night koozie. It’s our last indoor Bike Night before we move the party outdoors next month, so you know we’re itching to raffle off unique Harley-Davidson® merchandise that will get you ready for the riding season. Tonight begins our campus-wide celebration of Milwaukee Day (4/14) as we honor the city we love and the city Harley-Davidson® has called home for more than 114 years!
The Crewcab Chevelle has been on a long hiatus from Roadkill Garage. The last time it appeared was in episode 9 where, after much debate, it won an autocross against Hot Rod Garage. In this episode, Freiburger and Dulcich resurrect the car from the farm, add some homemade aerodynamic trickery and safety upgrades, and get it ready to run a standing mile. Watch as Dulcich takes the helm of the Crewcab Chevelle in episode 25 of Roadkill Garage, and drives it as fast as it’ll go. Check it out Thursday, December 14 on Motor Trend On Demand.
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Farmers remain defiantly optimistic in the face of tumbling commodity prices and trade wars, according to a monthly survey conducted by Purdue University.
Their optimism actually increased marginally in June, surprising the Purdue team.
The June barometer reading of 143 was two points higher than May.
The barometer is based on a monthly survey of 400 agricultural producers from across the United States.
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GREEN RIVER — On June 13th, officers with the Green River Police Department responded to a report that an individual was injured after exiting a moving vehicle. It was reported a vehicle was eastbound on Shoshone Avenue and stopped at the intersection with West Teton Boulevard.
The vehicle turned south onto West Teton Boulevard, when a passenger in the vehicle exited the moving vehicle following a verbal argument with the driver.
The individual who exited the vehicle was checked on scene by Castle Rock Ambulance Service, was transported to the hospital for further evaluation and was later released.
Imran Amed, the founder and CEO of The Bussiness of Fashion talks about the most influential women in the fashion world. “ The women I love all have their own style…They live by their words and actions, their art and their hearts.” he says. From Vogue US’s Anna Wintour to Vanity Fair’s Elizabeth Saltzman, read on to find out about the women who made to his list.
Events this week
Wednesday, April 19 – Diabetes Support Group, 6:15 p.m., cafeteria, Kane Community Hospital.
Thursday, April 20 – Kane Parks Commission, 7 p.m., borough building, Bayard Street.
Thursday, April 20 – Kane Elementary School concert, 7 p.m., middle school auditorium.
Sports Schedule
Monday, April 17
KHS Baseball vs Eisenhower, home, 4:15 p.m.
Tuesday, April 18
KHS Track and Field at Warren, 4 pm
KHS Trap Team vs Ridgway at Fox Township, 4 p.m.
KHS Softball vs Curwensville, home, 4:15 p.m.
Wednesday, April 19
KMS Track and Field vs Sheffield, Smethport at Sheffield, 4 p.m.
Saturday, April 22
KHS Track and Field Invitational
Real Betis have completed the signing of Javi Garcia from Zenit for an undisclosed fee.
The 30-year-old midfielder has joined the Seville-based club on a three-year deal.
Betis 9/2 to avoid defeat at Barca
"I am very excited," Garcia said after Betis announced the deal.
"Betis were my first choice because the club is making a great effort to put a competitive team together."
The former Real Madrid and Manchester City man spent three years with Zenit, winning one Premier League title, two Super Cups and the Russian Cup.
He is the seventh permanent signing Betis have made in a hectic transfer window to date. They have also brought in Jordi Amat and Antonio Barragan on loan.
Petra Kvitova could be in line for a shock return at the French Open after recovering from hand injuries quicker than expected. The 27-year-old suffered serious injuries to her racket-holding left hand in an attack by an intruder at her apartment in the Czech Republic in December.
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US 'house of horrors' children released from hospital The West Australian
The parents of the malnourished siblings face a number of charges including torture and child endangerment.
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Chelsea are now set to add Southampton defender, Virgil van Dijk, to their lineup after the shock defeat to Burnley in the first day of the Premier league season.
Van Dijk has also been repeatedly linked with Liverpool and has submitted a transfer request last week.
The club is set to spring into rapid action to reinforce their defence.
The Mirror reports that Chelsea are, “preparing a formal offer for the star and are poised to make their move this week.”
The newspaper said the player has, “been in the club’s sights for several months,” with the Premier League champions ready to spend more than £50 million to bring him to London.
They could yet face competition, with Liverpool still interested and Manchester City having asked to be kept fully up to speed with developments.
Chelsea manager, Antonio Conte is confident he can tempt the 26-year-old to make the switch to Stamford Bridge.
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Premier League clubs will reportedly meet to discuss a proposal to close the summer transfer market before the start of the new season.
Bryan Swanson of Sky Sports News shared the news:
Swanson added that a "majority" of clubs are in favour of the proposal, and the talks―and a possible vote―could take place next month.
Similar proposals have been floated in the past but usually run into the inevitable problem of other major leagues.
If the English transfer window were to close in early August, top clubs from Spain, Germany, Italy and France would have a free run at major talents afterwards. They would also kick up a fuss if an English club sealed a deal before they even had the chance.
But an early closure of the window would eliminate the panic buys so many clubs are guilty of after a poor start to the domestic campaign and make it harder for players to hold out in pre-season, knowing they wouldn't be able to secure a transfer once play has started.
Andrew Yang, tech entrepreneur, founder of Venture for America, and author of The War on Normal People: The Truth About America's Disappearing Jobs is vying for the Democratic party nomination to run for President of the United States.
CLEMSON, SC (WCBD) — A South Carolina Vietnam veteran was awarded with 10 medals he should have received 47 years ago.
US Senator Tim Scott presented Sgt. Willie Norwood with the medals which include a purple heart and bronze star.
The delay began when the forms that the government uses to determine whether a serviceman or woman has earned medals weren’t properly filled out.
Years later, Norwood decided to work on getting those medals. Once all the paperwork was sorted out, Norwood’s medals were lost in the mail.
Norwood decided to get in touch with Senator Scott’s office for help.
Friday, Norwood was finally honored with those medals.
“I had no idea that this occasion would be of this magnitude. I thought I would just come and meet Senator Scott, pick up my box of medals, and go home, so this has just been such an honor for me. I just thank everybody involved. It’s just been awesome,” Norwood said.
Norwood was drafted into the army and served from 1968 to 1969.
Financial support behind the Wisconsin FFA continues to reach high levels.
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MEXICO CITY, MEXICO—According to a Live Science report, archaeologists associated with Mexico’s National Institute of Anthropology and History unearthed a 2,400-year-old burial while investigating the ancient settlement of Tlalpan, which is located in southern Mexico City. The circular burial is unusual because it contains the remains of men, women, and children, whose bodies had been interlocked in a spiral shape. The grave also held stones and ceramic jars and bowls. The condition of the skeletons suggests the skulls of two of the individuals had been modified by binding during childhood, and the teeth of some of the others had been filed into different shapes. Jimena Rivera, head of the excavation, suggests the tableau and the age range of the deceased could have been intended to symbolize the stages of life. For more, go to “Aztec Warrior Wolf.”
Source: The Atlantic
by Emma Green
"As Donald Trump prepares to take office, R.R. Reno of First Things is feeling 'guardedly optimistic.' The editor of the conservative, religious magazine cautiously supported the Republican's candidacy. Reno does not believe Trump will fix what he sees as America's frayed social contract. But he does think the incoming president will disrupt the current political system, which he considers deeply flawed. I spoke with Reno about his outlook for the coming administration." (01/01/17)
https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2017/01/trump-r-r-reno/511820/
Eoin Morgan is relieved he will be ready to captain England in their upcoming one-day internationals against Scotland and Australia despite a broken finger.
Morgan had to pull out of captaining the World XI in today’s Twenty20 clash with the West Indies at Lord’s but will be ready when England start their ODI schedule against Scotland at the Grange on Sunday, June 10.
The England skipper was named in a 13-man squad to face the Scots and also a 14-strong line-up for the five clashes with Australia, that starts at The Oval on June 13.
“I have a small fracture in the ring finger of my right hand,” Morgan said. “I got hit in a game on Sunday at Somerset.
“It’s a week to ten days to get the swelling down in the finger and then protect it as we go on.
“It’s a relief that I’ll be ready,”
England squad to face Scotland: EJG Morgan (captain), MM Ali, JM Bairstow, SW Billings (wkt), AD Hales, LE Plunkett, AU Rashid, JE Root, JJ Roy, BA Stokes, DJ Willey, CR Woakes, MA Wood.
Clemson shortstop Logan Davidson drove in four runs for the Tigers Tuesday night against Kennesaw State. Gavin McIntyre gmcintyre@thestate.com
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New Jersey has claimed F Reid Boucher off waivers from Nashville. In addition, the club has assigned D Yohann Auvitu to Albany (AHL).
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Cash Money Records R&B artist Jacquees teams with TK Kravitz for the ranunchy and sultry offering, “Ocean.” The seductive and clever “Ocean” perfectly showcases how both TK and Jacquees’ voices compliment each other, as they bring excitement towards their sexualy fantasies.
Jacquees spoke about the record stating, “TK knew this record was a hit. He called me and told me he had one. I came to the studio and we jumped in the booth together and created a classic.”
TK added, “I called Que to the studio knowing I had a hit for him to be apart of! We went straight in the booth together and just vibed out until the record was complete.”
“Ocean” follows TK hit, “Space,” Ft. Sexton, which reached the Top 10 on Urban Radio and garnered over 50 million total streams. After dominating radio and embarking on a US tour with A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie this past fall, TK Kravitz is definitely off to a great start in 2018.
Keep a look out for TK’s newest EP, 2.0, coming this spring and peep the “Ocean” lyric video below!
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The Rhode Island Department of Health is advising consumer that MDS Foods Inc. is recalling a variety of cheese products. Some of the products being recalled were contaminated with the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes, and some of which could have been contaminated with the bacteria.
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Michigan officials have extended the deadline for medical marijuana businesses to become licensed.
The Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs said Wednesday the original deadline has been pushed from June 15 to Sept. 15. Officials say the extension allows the Medical Marihuana Licensing Board adequate time to investigate and approve operator licenses to ensure access to medical marijuana is maintained.
Some have expressed concerns the process hasn't been moving quickly enough.
A 2016 law aimed to address confusion surrounding the legality of dispensary shops that opened after voters in 2008 authorized marijuana for medical use. The new law includes a 3 percent tax on provisioning centers.
By: Editorial Team
Published March 16, 2018, in Woking Business
FOUR inspirational businesswomen told their stories and were quizzed by an audience for a special International Women’s Day event in Woking last Thursday.
They took part in a celebration at the WWF UK Living Planet Centre presented by Woking Works, the online portal for the borough’s business community.
The event was a special episode of The Hot Seat, a monthly question and answer session run by The Inspiration Space network of self-employed people.
They shared stories of resilience, creativity and courage from different perspectives and very different career journeys.
See 15 March edition for full story
Professionally filmed video of Apocalyptica performing Metallica's "Fight Fire With Fire" at Hellfest 2017 can be seen below.
Catch the band live on their 'Plays Metallica By Four Cellos' tour. Details here.
The rain will continue to spread across the Valley and intensify throughout Saturday night. At times, winds could also gust up to 20 mph. The majority of the rain will be done by 6 a.m.. At this point, the only areas seeing heavy rain would be for Sand Mountain. Areas west of 65 shouldn't see much rain at all. At 9 a.m., Sand Mountain could see some drizzle and at 12 p.m. I don't expect any more rain for the day. In total, areas could see 0.5" to 1.0" of much needed rainfall.
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We then get a break Sunday afternoon through Tuesday afternoon. Another cold front will move in and linger from Tuesday night through most of Wednesday. This is when we could see another 0.5" to 1.5" of rainfall.
If both of these events pan out, we won't get rid of the drought but we should take a good piece out of it.
Rock County prosecutors say a Beloit teen arrested Thursday was the second shooter in a November incident near Fourth Ward Park that sent a Janesville man to the hospital with "lethal" injuries, according to a criminal complaint filed Monday. Eric M. Short, 16, of Beloit, was waived into adult court and appeared Monday on charges of party to attempted first-degree intentional homicide and party to armed robbery.
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A 14-year-old boy has been taken into custody in connection with the murder of a woman who was killed during a home invasion. According to the Navajo County Sheriff's Office, the young suspect was identified as Joshua Cade Richardson.
More views of our snowy New Year's Day - some from the air, thanks to Long Bach Nguyen. Gallery's at westseattleblog.com/2017/01/photos-more-views-of-snowy-west-seattle-new-years-day-2017/ ... See MoreSee Less Photo
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Sacramento Kings rookie Harry Giles will not play until at least January while he rehabs his surgically repaired knees.
Giles is the 20th overall draft pick out of Duke. He missed summer league to rest his left knee. The team said Friday he will work with the training staff to build strength and endurance. He will participate in some "controlled" parts of practice.
Giles had an arthroscopic procedure on his left knee last October after a ligament tear during high school in 2013. He also tore a ligament in his right knee in 2015.
The Kings say they are taking a "methodical approach" and Giles will be "reevaluated routinely throughout the program."
A Manchester, New Hampshire man was arrested Sunday morning after hitting a police cruiser and driving off.
Police said a police cruiser was accompanying an ambulance when it was struck at a red light in the area of Valley and Willow Street around 2:49 a.m. The white 2017 Honda Acccord drove off after the collision, but left its front license tag at the scene.
The police officer was hospitalized as a precaution and released.
Police later stopped Semir Hasanovic, of 11 Keegin Way #1, Manchester, win the area of Granite Street. The man claimed that he panicked when he fled the scene and was on his way home to call police.
Hasanovic was arrested for conduct after an accident and driving of vehicles on approach of authorized emergency vehicles. His bail was set at $1,000 cash or surety for a future court appearance.
MOSCOW (Sputnik) — Ships belonging to the fleet are currently continuing to carry out duties in long-haul expeditions in the Mediterranean Sea and in the North Atlantic, he added.
"Throughout 2016, Baltic Fleet ship detachments carried out seven long-haul expeditions in the Indian and Atlantic oceans," Martov said in a statement.
Baltic Fleet ships visited ports in Spain, Greece, Oman, Malta, Cyprus, Djibouti, as well as visiting Cuba and Trinidad and Tobago for the first time in recent history, according to the spokesman.
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Bulgarian tennis player Grigor Dimitrov will meet the top-ranked Rafael Nadal in the China Open semi-finals on Saturday, 7th of October.
The third-seeded Dimitrov, vice champion in the last season’s race moves to the semifinals after beating the fifth-seeded Roberto Bautista Agut (Spain) 7-6 (5), 4-6, 6-2.
Top-ranked Rafael Nadal defeated sixth-seeded American John Isner 6-4, 7-6(0).
Nadal is also a leader in the season with 59 wins for 68 games, aiming for the 75th title in his career.
The Spaniard also has 8 victories in 9 games against Dimitrov, as the only victory of the Bulgarian was exactly in Beijing in the quarterfinals last season with 6: 2, 6: 4.
This year, Nadal beat Dimitrov 6: 3, 5: 7, 7: 6 (5), 6: 7 (4), 6: 4 in the semifinals of the Australian Open in January.
Source: The Bulgarian National Television
Teresa Danenberg, a sophomore at Sonoma State University, pitches during their game against California State University. Jane Peleti ­­
CHARLSTON, S.C. — Joe Chealy scored 20 points with four 3-pointers and five assist as Charleston defeated Division II North Greenville 92-60 on Sunday to run its winning streak to five.
Ten players scored for the Cougars (7-2), with Cameron Johnson adding 12 points, Grant Riller and Marquise Pointer 11 each, Nick Harris scored nine with 12 rebounds. Charleston’s 92 points is a season high.
Pointer and Jaylen McManus hit back-to-back 3s to spark a 10-0 run giving Charleston a 25-14 lead midway through the opening half and the Cougars pushed it to 53-33 by halftime. Charleston knocked down 13 treys in the game and ended up shooting 52 per cent from the floor overall (31 of 60).
Jalon Cokley led the Crusaders (3-8) with 15 points, while DJ Brooks scored 13.
The larger, deeper Charleston team outrebounded North Greenville 41-31, and its bench outscored the Crusaders’ 29-10.
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Former Cheltenham Town loanee Yuri Berchiche opened the scoring for Paris Saint Germain in their 3-0 win at Lille pn Saturday.
Neymar added the second and Giovani lo Celso claimed the third for the Ligue 1 leaders.
Second-placed Marseille had closed to within eight points by beating Metz 6-3 on Friday, but PSG regained their 11-point advantage 24 hours later.
Berchiche, now 27, joined Cheltenham on loan from Tottenham Hotspur along with David Hutton in 2009, making seven League One appearances for Martin Allen's side.
Winger Hutton is now playing for Hayes & Yeading United of the Southern League Premier Division.
Left-back Berchiche signed a four-year contract with PSG last July after joining them from Real Sociedad.
He has also played for Real Union and on loan for Valladolid.
SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea coach Uli Stielike was fired on Thursday, Yonhap News Agency reported, two days after a 3-2 loss to Qatar put the country's hopes of automatic qualification for next year's World Cup finals in jeopardy.
The 62-year-old former Germany midfielder, who took over on a four-year contract in 2014, had been under pressure after two defeats in four qualifiers going into Tuesday's match.
The loss in Doha leaves the Red Devils just one point ahead of Uzbekistan in second place in Group A of Asian qualifying with two matches remaining. The Uzbeks host South Korea in the final round of matches in early September.
South Korea have played at the last eight World Cup finals, reaching the semi-finals on home soil in 2002, and, under Stielike, were losing finalists at the 2015 Asian Cup.
(Reporting by Christine Kim, editing by Nick Mulvenney)
Over a year ago 17-year-old Penticton highschool student Devon Blackmore collapsed and died.
Originally thought to be due to a medical condition– in a shocking turn of events– his girlfriend has now been charged with manslaughter. Shelby Thom reports.
Friends, family, and firefighters from multiple counties came together on Saturday for a memorial to remember those who fell in the line of duty.
Those counties include Chatham, Bryan, Effingham, and Liberty. This annual memorial is usually held in October during fire prevention week, but because of weather conditions, they had to hold it off until a December date.
The Chaplin for the Chatham County Chiefs Association says this memorial gives families the chance to know they always have someone in their corner.
"It gives us an opportunity to remember our fallen brothers and sisters," said Dale Simmons, Chaplin for the Chatham County Chief's Association. "It's important to the families because it lets them remember that their loved ones are not forgotten and that we're there to help them in any way we can."
It was a day to recognize how brave these men and women were to make the ultimate sacrifice and protect the community.
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LAHORE, Apr 18 (APP): Pakistan Junior hockey team which is on tour of
Australia won its first practice match against Randwik hockey club 6-0 in Sydney on Tuesday.
Pakistani colts,who are in Australia to participate in the National
Junior Championships of Australia,played the match with an aggressive approach,said the information made available to APP here.
Pakistan’s scorers in an easy victory were Naveed Alam and Khairullah
who struck twice while Abdullah Babar and Ghazanfar Ali shared one goal each.
Not everyone is handling the the events of The Walking Dead's midseason finale so well.
While fans are no doubt still reeling over the shocking revelation that poor Carl (Chandler Riggs) had been repaid for his heroic actions in Alexandria in the face of Negan's imminent attack with a walker bite to the ribs, someone a little closer to the actor is making it known that they're none too pleased with the decision to kill off one of the show's few remaining original cast members. Especially one whose character is still alive and well in the show's source material.
Shortly after the episode aired, William Riggs, the actor's father voiced his displeasure in a since-deleted his Facebook page, calling out showrunner Scott M. Gimple and AMC in the process.
Tunisian progressive power metallers Carthagods were joined onstage by Epica’s Mark Jansen and Delain’s Timo Somers for a performance of the track “A Last Sigh”. The track is featured on Carthagods’ 2015 self-titled debut album with “A Last Sigh” featuring Jansen on vocals.
Carthagods recently released a lyric video for new single “The Devil’s Dolls”:
Lucious and Cookie argue about keeping the family together and decide to divide and conquer.
March 29 Renewable Japan Energy Infrastructure Fund Inc:
* Says it has taken out a loan of 645 million yen from Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation and Aozora Bank Ltd, at a interest of six months TIBOR (Tokyo Inter Bank Offered Rate) +0.2 percent with maturity on Sep. 28
* Says it has taken out another loan of 5,000 million yen from Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation and Aozora Bank Ltd, at a interest of three months TIBOR (Tokyo Inter Bank Offered Rate) +0.7 percent with maturity on March 28, 2027
* Says proceeds to be used for power station purchasing
Source text in Japanese: goo.gl/hx5jcF
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The Bloomberg Invest Abu Dhabi Summit began today in the presence of Suhail Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy, and a number of leaders of the public sector, capitalists and investors.
The Bloomberg Invest Abu Dhabi Summit will unpack the most significant opportunities and the biggest risks facing investors navigating the global economy. The summit aims to confront issues ranging from the urgent drive to create greater economic diversification, the rapidly changing capital markets, to the continuing power of technology to disrupt the financial landscape.
Utilising the full power of the Bloomberg terminal, media platforms and growing Middle East footprint, the summit will also provide delegates with unparalleled analyses and actionable insight to help inform financial decision- making.
Tomorrow, London Concert Choir, one of London’s leading amateur choirs, will be supporting Breast Cancer Now by performing A Light Not Yet Ready to Go Out. Written by LCC member Adrienne Morgan, the piece celebrates life, love and hope while living with breast cancer. In this vlog with HuffPost UK, Adrienne explains the passion behind the piece.
Breast Cancer Now funds research that is entirely focused on breast cancer; the charity is determined to stop women dying of this devastating disease. For more information, visit www.breastcancernow.org
MAUMEE, Ohio (AP) — An anti-white supremacists rally is planned in the Ohio city where a man accused of plowing his car into counter-protesters at a white nationalist rally in Virginia had been living.
Organizers of the rally and march tonight in Maumee say they want to stand in solidarity with counter-protesters in Virginia and denounce all forms of racism.
James Alex Fields Jr., of Maumee, is charged with second-degree murder and other counts after authorities say he drove into a crowd Saturday, fatally injuring one woman and hurting 19 others.
A judge said today he’ll appoint an attorney to represent the 20-year-old Fields.
His mother told The Associated Press on Saturday she and her son moved from Kentucky to Maumee, a suburb near Toledo, about a year ago.
Your daily look at late-breaking California news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today:
1. OROVILLE DAM
Dam operators continue to lower lake level as crews fill in eroded spillway with rocks and gravel.
2. FORECAST
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National Weather Service says multiple storms to impact California starting Wednesday.
3. MUDSLIDES
State Route 50 between Sacramento and South Lake Tahoe closed indefinitely due to series of mudslides.
4. VOLKSWAGEN EMISSSIONS SCANDAL
San Francisco federal judge expected to decide whether to grant initial approval to $1.2 billion deal to compensate car owners.
5. IMMIGRATION ARRESTS
Homeland Security says 75 percent of those arrested in last week's controversial enforcement actions were criminals.
Brandon falls to Petal in OT, 31-28. Click on the video above for highlights. Copyright 2017 MSNewsNow. All rights Reserved.
WARSAW, Poland (AP) The head of the Polish Football Federation says national coach Adam Nawalka will not have his contract extended after Poland failed to advance from the group phase at the World Cup.
Zbigniew Boniek says on Tuesday that Nawalka will stay in the job only until July 30.
In Group H games in Russia, Poland lost to Senegal 2-1, and to Colombia 3-0. Poland beat only Japan 1-0.
Nawalka said he felt responsible for the team failing to meet expectations at the World Cup, and did not do a very good job choosing the players.
He has coached Poland since November 2013.
UT Martin students and Student Government members will hold another sit-in at the SGA office on Tuesday regarding a controversial resolution.
The students are protesting a vote made this past Thursday which SGA approved to allow students to lawfully carry concealed weapons on campus.
Although the resolution received a majority of “yes” votes from SGA Senators, 250 students who voted in the referendum on December 5th did not show the same support.
In the referendum vote, 89 percent of student agreed that they feel safe on campus, 54 percent disagreed that students with a Tennessee concealed carry permit should be allowed to carry a concealed firearm on campus and 58 percent disagreed they would feel safer if students were allowed to carry a concealed firearm on campus.
SGA President Jordan Long said the vote on the resolution is not final. It would have to be approved by the Tennessee General Assembly and signed by Governor Bill Haslam for it to take effect.
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - A 20-year-old who as a teenager used an "affluenza" defense regarding a drunken-driving wreck that killed four people is set to be released April 2.
Ethan Couch has served almost two years in jail for a revoked probation and is to be freed from the Tarrant County Jail in Fort Worth, Texas. He's been serving a 720-day sentence after his 2016 probation revocation for attending a party where alcohol was served.
Couch was 16 when the truck he was driving killed pedestrians in June 2013. A psychologist at his manslaughter trial blamed his actions on "affluenza," or irresponsibility due to family wealth.
His mother, Tonya Couch, awaits trial on charges of hindering apprehension of a felon and money laundering after she fled to Mexico with Ethan in 2015. She's free on bond.
YOLA, Nigeria (AP) — Officials in Nigeria say gunmen have killed 15 people in an early-morning attack on a Catholic church, including two priests.
The attack took place in Ayar-Mbalom, a community in Benue state.
Terver Akase, a media aide to the Benue state governor, says the attackers also burned down 50 houses.
President Muhammadu Buhari in a statement calls the violation of a place of worship "vile, evil and satanic" and an attempt to stoke religious conflict.
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Benue state in central Nigeria has seen a series of attacks in recent weeks, many linked to a long-running dispute between farmers and herdsmen.
A few days ago 10 people were killed by alleged herdsmen in the state.
Wednesday, June 14, 2017
CORNWALL, ENGLAND—Two 3,000-year-old roundhouses and Iron Age burials have been found at the site of a new housing development on high ground overlooking the Atlantic Ocean in southwestern England. According to The Falmouth Packet, a team of excavators from Costwold Archaeology expected to find some features, based upon an initial radar survey, but they were surprised by the extent of the remains. Additional roundhouses, made of either dry stone walls or wattle and daub, probably stood in what is now a surrounding field. To read in-depth about Iron Age archaeology in Britain, go to "Letter From Wales: Hillforts of the Iron Age."
Police are seen near a damaged van after a van mounted a sidewalk crashing into pedestrians in Toronto on Monday, April 23, 2018. The van apparently jumped a curb Monday in a busy intersection in Toronto and struck the pedestrians and fled the scene before it was found and the driver was taken into custody, Canadian police said. The Canadian Press via AP Aaron Vincent Elkaim
The Champion
Demi Lovato – Tell Me You Love Me
VS
The Challenger
Louis Tomlinson- Miss You
Tonight’s Champion, for the third round in a row…
Monday – Thursday at 8pm YOU decide who the next Champion will be on the New Music Showdown by voting for your favourite song.
U.S. stocks rallied Monday as technology companies and banks helped indexes regain a lot of the ground they lost last week, although the calm that has defined the market this year wasn't quite restored.
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On Monday:
The Standard & Poor's 500 index rose 24.52 points, or 1 percent, to 2,465.84.
The Dow Jones industrial average advanced 135.39 points, or 0.6 percent, to 21,993.71.
The Nasdaq composite surged 83.68 points, or 1.3 percent, to 6,340.23.
The Russell 2000 index of smaller companies leaped 20.08 points, or 1.5 percent, to 1,394.31.
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The S&P 500 is up 227.01 points, or 10.1 percent.
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The Russell 2000 is up 37.18 points, or 2.7 percent.
The Catalan giants were initially refusing to let the Dutch stopper leave for anything less than his £53m buyout clause.
But after reviewing the situation and speaking to Cillessen, the club have had a rethink.
Barca are now prepared to listen to offers in the region of £26.5m, making the 29-year-old a far more attractive option, report Spanish outlet Sport.
Liverpool have been in the market for a new goalkeeper after Loris Karius’ catastrophic display in the Champions League final.
The German made two critical errors, both of which led directly to goals for Real Madrid who ran out 3-1 winners.
Jurgen Klopp has been looking at Roma’s Alisson but the £80m price being quoted is too high for the Reds boss to consider.
Brownsville Independent School District superintendent Esperanza Zendejas presents a door prize to a district counselor at a luncheon, Monday, Feb. 13, 2017, at an event center in Brownsville, Texas. The local school district held the luncheon to recognize the work of school counselors in aiding students and crisis intervention.
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April 10China Resources Wandong Medical Equipment Co Ltd :
* Says it plans to pay annual cash dividend as 1.50 yuan(pre-tax) per 10 shares and use additional paid-in capital to distribute 4 new shares for every 10 shares as FY 2016 div payment
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/KN1ha4
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Starr McElhinney, Elaine Brady, Terry Gierhart and Emma Domer collect an assortment of treats Saturday in Argus Home Care at the 15th annual Chocolate and Chair-ity Chair Walk. Chocolate-covered strawberries sit on display Saturday at the Fremont County Democrats' office during the 15th annual Chocolate and Chair-ity Chair Walk.
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BETHEL TWP. — On Monday night, the Bethel school board approved several budgetary items, including the establishment of a capital project fund and the approval of appropriations, as well as the 2019 budget.
The board voted to establish a capital project fund that will accumulate resources for the new and existing school facilities.
The board approved the following appropriations: $22,250 in the general fund, $78,350 in the permanent improvement fund, $15,000 for food services, $12,800 for uniform and school fees, $52,000 for the student activity fund, and $26,925 in other local funds.
The board also approved two certificates of availability for construction projects that were approved earlier in the year.
According to Treasurer Tammy Emrick, the district’s budget is in good shape at the end of the year.
“All told, the budget is doing quite well,” she said.
Louisiana House of Representatives Monday, February 13, 2017. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
Rep. Cameron Henry, R-Metairie, has put forward a state budget plan that incorporates tax funding that is expected to be approved over the next few days, but it still includes cuts to government services and programs.
Lawmakers must agree on spending plan before their special session ends Monday (June 4). It must be in place before the state's next fiscal year begins July 1. Henry's plan assumes that $396 million in additional taxes will gain the Louisiana Legislature's approval, but it still calls for considerable cuts in state services. His proposal is based on the state's current 5 percent sales tax dropping to 4.3 percent after June 30.
The following is a look at budget reductions in Henry's current plan:
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Frankie Ferrari had 19 points and Jordan Ratinho scored 17 to help San Francisco beat Santa Clara 70-59 on Saturday night.
Ferrari and Ratinho combined to shoot 14 of 23 from the field, including 4 of 7 from 3-point range. Matt McCarthy added 12 points on 6-of-9 shooting for USF (13-12, 5-7 West Coast Conference).
The Dons used runs of 14-4 and 9-0 to open a 14-point first-half lead before going into the break with a 35-23 advantage. KJ Feagin scored 11 points, and Henrik Jadersten scored the final six, in a 19-5 spurt that made it 42-all with 14 minutes to play, but Ratinho answered with a 3 and then made a layup to push the lead back to five points. Feagin’s layup trimmed Santa Clara’s deficit to 58-57 with five minutes left, but Ferrari countered with a 3-point play and the Broncos made just 1 of 10 from the field from there.
Feagin had 15 points, and Henry Caruso scored 12, for Santa Clara (8-16, 5-7).
USF shot 55 percent from the field and outrebounded the Broncos 34-21.
Myanmar President U Win Myint will visit Singapore and attend the 32nd summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations ( ASEAN ), according to an announcement of Myanmar's Ministry of International Cooperation Wednesday.The visit will be made at the invitation of Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong.The 32nd ASEAN summit will begin on Wednesday and last until Saturday.It will be U Win Myint's first foreign trip after he took office on March 30.
A stunt rider was killed Monday morning on the set of "Deadpool 2'' in Canada, the Vancouver police department said in a statement.
The woman, whose name has not been released, died while attempting a motorcycle trick, police said.
Local news station CTV Vancouver reported that the woman was carried to an Advanced Life Support ambulance. According to the witnesses who spoke to CTV, the rider lost control of the motorcycle and crashed into a building window across the street from a public plaza.
Fox, the studio producing the film sequel, has not yet commented on the fatality.
In recent decades, stunt people have died on such effects-heavy films as "XXX,""The Crow,""The Dark Knight" and "The Expendables 2."
The film industry enacted steps toward tighter safety standards after star Vic Morrow and two children were killed on the set of the 1983 John Landis film "The Twilight Zone."
Manager Terry Francona said if things go right, second baseman Jason Kipnis could be activated on Friday when the Indians open a three-game series against the White Sox in Chicago. Kipnis has been on the disabled list since the start of the season with a strained right rotator cuff.
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Child sex offender, Ricky Slade, who was confronted by a self-styled "paedophile hunting" group died in prison while awaiting sentence, an inquest has heard.
The 30-year-old, from Nottingham, chatted to members of a group called The Hunted One who pretended to be girls aged 10, 12 and 14.
He was due to be sentenced in February last year and had been warned he would be jailed.
The inquest continues.
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Independent Vermont U.S. senator and former Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders is calling for a radical transformation of the Democratic Party.
Sanders and Democratic National Committee Chairman Tom Perez launched a cross-country tour together Monday in Maine, where Sanders won the Democratic presidential caucuses. The 10-day tour will take them from Portland to Nevada.
Sanders says the Democratic Party must stop ignoring half the nation’s states and take on corporate greed on behalf of the working class.
Perez urges attendees to resist Republican President Donald Trump by winning seats in Congress, statehouses and school boards.
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Sanders earned nearly two-thirds of the ballots cast in Maine’s Democratic presidential caucuses to beat Hillary Clinton.
Some attendees say it’s time to unite the party. Others say they’re skeptical of political parties and big money in politics.
You actually have to feel sorry for the fella. Confidence shot to shit from the first one and then that. Oh dear #ChampionsLeagueFinal
SAN DIEGO (NEWS 8) – When it comes to eating healthy, there is no shortage of recipes, products and even some gimmicks.
One trend that is gaining popularity had to do with swapping veggies for carbs in pretty creative ways.
San Diego chefs like Miguel Valdez at the Red Door and Bar by Red Door in Mission Hills have taken full advantage by creating dishes that are healthier than some may think.
You can try some of the newly created dishes during an upcoming restaurant week called, “farm to work week” – it starts September 9th.
News 8’s Shannon Handy tested out some dishes and reports with some tips to make your cooking extra delicious.
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A 19-year-old man has been charged in the shooting death of an 11-year-old Chicago girl.
Chicago police said Wednesday that Antwan C. Jones faces a first-degree murder charge in the killing of Takiya Holmes. She was shot in the head over the weekend and died Tuesday.
Takiya was among at least three children shot in Chicago in recent days.
Police say a Chicago toddler was shot and killed Tuesday in what they suspect was a gang hit on a man who was with her. And authorities said Tuesday that a 12-year-old girl remained in critical condition Monday after she was shot this past weekend.
Jones doesn't have a listed number to pursue comment.
Separately, police said a 25-year-old man was shot dead early Wednesday while driving on Lake Shore Drive, a major thoroughfare in the city.
County Councilman Michael Anthony Peroutka acknowledged Tuesday that he reached an immunity agreement with state prosecutors before sending over emails and other records as part of an investigation into illegal robocalls aimed at his political opponent in 2014. Taking the witness stand for the second day, the Millersville Republican fielded a string of questions from defense attorney Christopher Kachouroff.
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Raimondo pushes for special session on abortion rights
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo says she would like the state legislature to return for a special session on abortion rights following the announcement of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy's retirement.
WLNE-TV reports that Raimondo called the need to codify Roe v. Wade "more urgent and necessary than ever."
The Democratic governor's call to protect abortion rights comes as the Trump administration moves to select a replacement for Kennedy. Many fear President Donald Trump's pick for the Supreme Court would oppose abortion rights.
The Reproductive Health Care Act lawmakers if passed would protect the right to an abortion on a state level. Legislators say they would like to meet before Kennedy's last day on July 31.
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SYDNEY (AP) - Coach Gregor Townsend has made eight changes to Scotland's starting lineup to face Australia in Saturday's rugby test.
Scotland will field an entirely new front row and back three to the team that started in last weekend's 34-13 victory over Italy in Singapore.
Australia, which beat Fiji 37-14 at Melbourne last Saturday, was expected to announce its team later Thursday.
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Scotland: Greig Tonks, Lee Jones, Alex Dunbar, Duncan Taylor, Rory Hughes, Finn Russell, Ali Price; Hamish Watson, John Barclay, Jonny Gray, Ben Toolis, Zander Fagerson, Fraser Brown, Gordon Reid. Reserves: Ross Ford, Allan Dell, Willem Nel, Tim Swinson, Josh Strauss, Henry Pyrgos , Ruaridh Jackson, Matt Scott.
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Police say nine teenagers were injured when two suspects opened fire on a crowd of young people standing outside a Northern California house as a party was ending.
The San Francisco Chronicle reports eight teenagers were shot and one was trampled Sunday by the frantic crowd running away from the home in Vallejo.
Vallejo Police Spokesman Lt. Kevin Barlett says all victims are in stable condition. He says one was shot in the torso and others had femurs broken by bullets.
He says that one of the shooters had a mask and that officers found several spent bullet casings on the street.
No arrests have been made.
Barlett says investigators are trying to determine a motive in the attack.
The Hancock County Animal shelter is now under new leadership.
Jonathan Brannan met with the director to find out what he has in mind for the future of the shelter.
Saints have made three changes to their 19-man squad for Friday’s home fixtures against basement boys Widnes Vikings - Adam Swift, Kyle Amor and Matty Costello coming in for Ryan Morgan, Matty Smith and Jack Ashworth.
Tommy Makinson, 4. Mark Percival, 5. Adam Swift, 6. Theo Fages, 9. James Roby, 10. Kyle Amor, 11. Zeb Taia, 12. Jon Wilkin, 13. Louie McCarthy-Scarsbrook, 14. Luke Douglas, 15. Morgan Knowles, 16. Luke Thompson, 17. Dom Peyroux, 18. Danny Richardson, 19. Regan Grace, 20. Matty Lees, 23. Ben Barba, 30. Matty Costello.
Francis Cummins will choose his Widnes side from: 1. Rhys Hanbury, 2. Stefan Marsh, 3. Krisnan Inu, 4. Charly Runciman, 6. Joe Mellor, 7. Tom Gilmore, 8. Gil Dudson, 10. Alex Gerrard, 11. Chris Houston, 12. Matt Whitley, 15. Danny Craven, 16. Tom Olbison, 17. Sam Wilde, 20. Macgraff Leuluai, 23. Danny Walker, 25. Jay Chapelhow, 33. Aaron Heremaia, 39. Weller Hauraki, 40. Owen Buckley.
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DES MOINES, Iowa -- Des Moines police are searching for a suspect in an armed robbery.
The incident happened around 2 p.m. on Monday at the Super Quick convenience store at 56th and Hickman. Police say a man robbed the store at gunpoint and escaped before officers arrived.
No one was injured in the robbery.
SINGAPORE: A 46-year-old man has died after his car flipped over in an accident along the Bukit Timah Expressway towards Woodlands Checkpoint on Wednesday (Jul 4) evening.
Police said they were alerted to the accident at around 6.30pm and that the man was unconscious when he was taken to Khoo Teck Puat Hospital.
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Photos uploaded on social media showed the man's car, a silver Mercedes, flipped over on its side beside a grey Mitsubishi.
An 18-second video also showed a man performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on another man on the road shoulder.
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — St. Joseph’s University welcomes a very special guest lecturer.
Former Vice President Joe Biden discussed public service and leadership on campus Tuesday.
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St. Joseph’s twitter account tweeted a photograph quoting part of Biden’s speech.
“We have to stand up and get involved,” said Biden. “We have the power to change so many things.”
"We have to stand up and get involved. We have the power to change so many things." -Joe Biden #JoeatStJoes pic.twitter.com/EStUSM1ZPK — The Hawk (@sjuhawknews) April 24, 2018
The former Vice President’s visit was part of the annual Carfagno lecture series.
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(AP) – Authorities say an off-duty San Antonio police officer was shot six times in a suspected road-rage incident with another driver. Police Chief William McManus says the officer was in his personal vehicle when he and another driver pulled off into a parking lot near Interstate 10 West on Tuesday night. McManus says the other driver accused the officer of cutting him off, and then opened fire on the officer.
The police chief says the officer retrieved a handgun from his vehicle and returned fire, hitting the other driver and a passenger in the other vehicle. McManus says the officer, who is an 11-year veteran of the department, is in critical but stable condition. The other driver is in stable condition while the passenger suffered a graze wound.
"It's kind of like the ice cream truck," said Mary Beth Buchholz, who lives on the tree-lined street. "All the kids come running."
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OTTAWA - The federal government wants to ensure younger teens don't wind up with a criminal record for pot possession.
Currently people between 12 and 17 can be charged for having any amount of marijuana.
Newly tabled legislation proposes that people under age 18 would not face criminal prosecution for possessing or sharing up to five grams.
Bill Blair, a Liberal MP working with federal ministers on the legislation, says the ultimate goal is to give provinces and territories flexibility to prohibit possession of any amount of cannabis, with the option to introduce non-criminal sanctions for having a small amount.
He tells The Canadian Press provinces could bring in a regulatory ticketing system - much like the one in Ontario for those under 19 caught purchasing, possessing or drinking alcohol.
The changes are among the many issues Ottawa and the provinces need to iron out before marijuana is legalized next year.
May 3 General Mills Inc
* Jeff Harmening named chief executive officer of General Mills
* General mills inc - harmening succeeds ken powell
* General mills inc - powell will continue to serve as company's chairman for a transition period until his retirement, expected within next year
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Kendrick Lamar and The Weeknd’s collaboration for the Black Panther soundtrack, “Pray For Me,” has arrived and it’s musically and lyrically inspiring as it addresses pain, struggle and politics.
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“Pray For Me” starts with a murky electronic beat and minor key keyboards, which are belied by The Weeknd’s euphoric vocals. About a minute and a half into the song Lamar steps up with an energetic, impassioned verse and the track becomes more confrontational.
“I fight pain and hurricanes, today I wept/ I’m trying to fight back tears flat on my doorstep/ Life in living Hell, puddles of blood on the streets/ shooters on Capitol Building, government ain’t a relief.”
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The Grandview Golf Club in Braddock, Pennsylvania, has apologized after calling the police to eject a group of black women and amp;nbsp;who had allegedly refused to leave the premises after being told they were playing too slowly.
Viewed as the heir apparent to Ricky Rubio , Kris Dunn has been largely inconsistent in his rookie season. But Dunn's play has improved of late, and in the Timberwolves ' 95-89 loss to the Trail Blazers on Sunday, the rookie point guard showed off his tantalizing skill set with an insane dribbling move.
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SAN MARCOS, Texas — Griffin Kinney scored 17 points with seven rebounds and Appalachian State upended Texas State 59-56 on Saturday night.
The Mountaineers (10-15, 5-7 Sun Belt Conference) trailed by one at intermission, but they stayed close early in the second half when a Kinney layup tied it 49-all with 7:35 to play. Shelby Adams’s jumper gave Texas State a 54-53 lead with 4:32 remaining. The Bobcats (14-11, 7-5) did not score a field goal after that as Kinney, Craig Hinton, Justin Forrest and Tyrell Johnson each made a single foul shot in the stretch to give the Mountaineers the edge.
Ronshad Shabazz added 15 points for Appalachian State. Forrest had eight points.
Nijal Pearson scored 14 points with four rebounds for the Bobcats, who have lost three straight. Tyler Blount added 10 points.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – A resolution supportive of moving President James K. Polk’s body for the third time since his death about 170 years ago has failed in the Tennessee House.
The Republican-led chamber voted 49-37 on the resolution Monday. Fifty are needed to pass.
Polk died of cholera in 1849 and was buried in what’s now Nashville City Cemetery.
Less than a year later, he was moved to a tomb in the yard of his Nashville mansion, as his will specifies.
After his widow’s death in the 1890s, both were buried on the Capitol grounds. The mansion was sold outside the family and demolished in 1901.
Supporters of the resolution want the tomb moved to what was Polk’s father’s home in Columbia, 50 miles away.
The resolution could still be revived this year.
Click here to read more about the battle to move the body of President James K. Polk.
– Cathy Kelley previews tonight’s WWE RAW in this new video:
– Jeff Hardy is at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando today, according to PWInsider. Hardy is training in the ring at the PC as he gets ready to return to TV after being out since September 2017 with a torn labrum and a torn rotator cuff. As noted last week, Hardy wrapped physical therapy and was scheduled to be in The Ultimate Deletion match that airs on tonight’s RAW with Bray Wyatt vs. Matt Hardy. It will be interesting to see if Hardy was removed from the match due to his DWI arrest from March 10th.
For those who missed it, WWE issued the following statement on Hardy’s arrest at the time: “Jeff Hardy is responsible for his own personal actions. We are investigating the matter and awaiting information from local law enforcement officials.”
– Triple H tweeted the following on Mark Henry going into the WWE Hall of Fame during WrestleMania 34 Weekend:
MID continues releasing water from McClure
Search for Ghost Ship warehouse fire victims continues in Oakland
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Tempers flare in Marysville traffic
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Eight people have been arrested in connection with the Istanbul nightclub attack, Turkish media are reporting.
The suspected gunman is not thought to be among those arrested.
ITV News Correspondent Sally Lockwood reports that a taxi driver has been arrested.
Previously she reported that the suspect managed to get a taxi to and from Raina nightclub.
When the sky gets cloudy, Damien McDonald's stress level goes through the roof. He says a rainy day means his neighborhood in the Orange Grove area will definitely flood.
Hope Now and Last Triumph Records are partnering to host Good Morning Bedlam, a Minneapolis quartet, at Lakes & Legends Brewery in Minneapolis. Listen to some folk music, drink a couple local brews, bid on a silent auction item or two, and just enjoy the fact that you're Minnesotan.
A high school golfer in Michigan was caught off guard by an unlikely opponent.Photos of the attack are going viral as Blissfield High School golfer Devon Gilson-Pitts was attacked on the golf course by the big bird on April 21.The golfers had just finished teeing off and were walking down the fairway when they passed a goose nest.The goose started flying toward the teen and ended up on top of him.Blissfield High School posted the photos on social media with the caption "And you thought golf was boring?"The student was not hurt, but he said his pride was injured."At no point in my life, I never thought golf would be fun or exciting till yesterday," he wrote on Facebook. "We have a great group of kids on the golf team and had some excitement on the course yesterday."
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Strong sales growth for online wine marketplace
In the midst of closing an $800,000 funding round Stephen Mobbs, co-founder of online wine marketplace Winery Lane says the startup is currently seeing a “hockey stick” of sales growth. “We’re only looking for Australian wineries, and only ones we think are from premiere growing regions. We want ones with a really good reputation, and ones that well represent their growing region,” he said. Source, StartupSmart
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Cellphone video clips released by US prosecutors show Nikolas Cruz shortly before his attack at a Florida high school explaining how he was going to use a semi-automatic weapon to kill at least 20 people.
"My name’s Nik and I’m going to be the next school shooter of 2018," Cruz said in the February 14 video authorities released on Wednesday. "My goal is at least 20 people with an AR-15 and a couple tracer rounds. Location is Stoneman Douglas in Parkland, Florida. It’s going to be a big event and when you see me on the news, you’ll all know who I am. You’re all going to die. Can’t wait."
In the video, Cruz said his life is meaningless, he lives in seclusion and hates everyone. He also said everyone is brainwashed by political programs.
On February 14, the 19-year old Cruz, a former student, used firearms he legally purchased to kill 17 students and educators at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.
An international gambler is trying to cheat a historic London casino out of £470,000 as he believes he can 'negotiate the debt down', a court heard.
The owners of Les Ambassadeurs Club in Mayfair claim cheques from Azam Kolia, who once lost £2.4 million in a night, had bounced.
Detail of the case emerged at a preliminary High Court hearing before Mrs Justice Jefford on Monday. She said Mr Kolia's assets should be frozen pending further developments.
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We must wake up from our Western dream for China
The Globe and Mail published an op-ed by Yves Tiberghien, director emeritus of the Institute of Asian Research at UBC, about the Western dream for China.
“Asia is more than just China – Canada needs to have a balanced and strategic approach to the entirety of the region,” he wrote.
BAKU (Reuters) - OPEC Secretary-General Mohammad Barkindo said on Monday that conditions on the oil market have been improving but that global inventories remain above the 5-year average, the important benchmark for the market.
“The worst is probably over for now. We are beginning to see light at the end of the tunnel but we still have some work to do because we still have inventories that are higher than the 5-year average,” he told a briefing in Azerbaijan’s capital of Baku.
Students are back in the classroom in Doddridge County.
The high school welcomes students back from summer break and also revealed new improvements.
The school finished the new addition, providing new classrooms for health and drivers education, an auxiliary gym, and even a weight room.
The principal said the new addition definitely made the first day of classes go more smoothly.
"Well first of all the students were very enthusiastic today and they were excited about being in the new rooms for health classes and VOED classes and they got to be in there in lunchtime in the new gym so everyone just loved it back there, as a matter of fact they wanted to stay. They wanted to say can we stay back here for classes," said Principal Gregory Kuhns.
This Facebook Live video still shows Steve Stephens, who is accused of broadcasting himself shooting and killing a man Sunday afternoon. In a statement released about 3 p.m., Philadelphia police said they have "no indication" that the man accused of shooting a Cleveland man and posting video of the crime on Facebook is in the city.
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Asuaje is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game in Colorado, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Jose Pirela will move in from the outfield to play second base, with Franchy Cordero starting in left. The off day is just Asuaje's third of the season, though it's his second in three games. He hasn't had a particularly promising start to the season, hitting just .226/.301/.345, so it's possible that he'll find himself on the bench more often moving forward.
Monica Osagie Appears Before OAU Panel Over Sex-For-Marks Scandal
Monica Osagie, the lady at the centre of the sex-for-marks scandal rocking the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, has appeared before the committee set up by the school to probe the incident. An audio recording of a senior academic staff of the school, Prof Richard Akindele, allegedly soliciting for sex in exchange for marks from […]
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Hull has woken up to a scene straight out of a Christmas film as snow fell through the night and ice settled on the ground.
A flurry fell at around 2pm and then again at 10pm last night, leaving roads and cars covered in a blanket of snow.
The Met Office issued a yellow weather warning yesterday which is due to last until around 11am today.
The warning stretches across the whole of the east coast as a storm coming in from across Europe hits Britain.
Despite Hull missing the majority of the snow at the weekend, many commuters may find themselves digging their cars out of their driveway today.
Police have urged drivers to be careful and allow extra time for their journeys.
Ujjain: On the initiative taken by Collector Sanket Bhondve, administrator of Shri Mahakaleshwar temple management committee (MTMC) and joint collector SS Rawat, the MTMC arranged a training session for its staff deployed at Suryanarayan Vyas dharmshala (guest house) and ‘ann-kshetra (free mess).
The training session began from Wednesday at Mahakal Pravachan Hall. During this session, the staff will learn how to deal with customers and serve them according to their needs. The training is being given by Hotel Anjushri. The mangers of the room and food division were seen giving tips to the staff of MTMC.
Employees will participate in training session according to the roster. During the session awareness, housekeeping and restaurant training will be provided. Food and beverages, kitchen operating procedures and basic attitudes will also be taught by experts. The training session will last till June 22.
The Rotary Club of North Ridgeville will host the annual Spring Fling Reverse Raffle on March 10, at Tom’s Country Place, 3442 Stoney Ridge Road in Avon.
Festivities begin at 6 p.m.
For more than 20 years our Spring Fling event has combined fellowship and fun with raising funds for myriad service projects, according to a news release.
The cost of $120 per couple includes two dinners, an open bar and one chance at the grand prize of $3,500. Single tickets are $80 (one dinner, open bar and one chance at the grand prize). Food and drink only is $40. Extra chances at the grand prize can be purchased for $40.
The fundraiser also features many sideboards, games of chance and a Chinese auction.
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Funds raised go toward community and international service projects.
Call club president Doug Charboneau at 440-281-5925 for tickets.
Local businesses interested in donating items to be included in the Chinese auction should call auction chair Kimberly Cromwell at 440-327-1949.
April 10 Uniti Group Inc -
* To acquire Southern Light
* Deal for approximately $700 million in cash and equity
* Expects to achieve annual run-rate cost savings related to acquisition of southern light of $10 million within 24 months after closing
* Deal consideration consists of $635 million in cash and issuance of approximately 2.5 million operating partnership units
* Transaction is intended to be leverage neutral on a pro forma basis following expected permanent financing
* Expects to fund transaction with cash on hand, proceeds from potential debt or equity financings, borrowings under revolving credit facility
* Received committed financing from CitiGroup, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and RBC Capital Markets LLC for entire cash portion of purchase price
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Hampton police are investigating a robbery at Old Point National Bank in Phoebus Monday morning, an official said.
Officers responded shortly after 9:30 a.m. to the bank at 1 W. Mellen Street, police spokeswoman Cpl. Ashley Jenrette said at the scene.
The robber walked inside the bank and handed the teller a note demanding money, Jenrette said. The teller complied, and the robber fled with an undisclosed amount of cash, she said.
The robber is described as a black male wearing a white T-shirt and silver shorts.
Anyone with information that can assist police should call the anonymous Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP.
Spoiler alert…we already know who the next Bachelorette is. Hint: she’s still on the current season of The Bachelor! Well that’s awkward. ABC hasn’t confirmed it yet, but word is Rachel Lindsay will be the first black “Bachelorette” or “Bachelor” in the history of the series.
Bachelor creator Mike Fleiss has been teasing a historic announcement on Jimmy Kimmel’s show last night.
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Mohamed Salah scored twice and set up goals for Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino, who added another to make it 5-0, before Edin Dzeko and Diego Perotti struck in the space of four minutes late on, the latter from the penalty spot.
Roma must now match the exploits of its remarkable quarter-final comeback against Barcelona if it is to win the tie, when it came back from a 4-1 first-leg defeat to win through to the last four with a 3-0 win at Stadio Olimpico.
Liverpool was arguably second best in the opening half-hour but a blistering strike from Salah against his old club set Jurgen Klopp's side on its way.
Salah added a second just before the break, becoming the first Liverpool player to hit 10 in a single European campaign, before turning provider for Salah and Firmino as Roma failed miserably to deal with the hosts' attack.
Firmino nodded in the fifth from a routine set-piece but Eusebio Di Francesco's men snatched two away goals in the dying minutes to offer some hope of salvation.
PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY — A man has died following a motor-vehicle collision Saturday evening.
At 9 p.m. on Saturday officers with Prince Edward OPP were dispatched to a single-vehicle collision involving a motorcycle near the intersection of County Roads 4 and 34, just outside the town of Picton.
The operator of the motorcycle was westbound on County Road 4 when he lost control and struck a pole.
The injured male, 51-year-old Dean Cliche of Carrying Place, was transported by ambulance to Picton Hospital and then transferred to Kingston General Hospital but succumbed to his injuries while enroute.
The investigation is continuing into the cause of the collision.
Jared Donaldson had to resort to serving underarm against Grigor Dimitrov
The American was expected to lose comfortably to Dimitrov, who is ranked 52 places above him in the world, but twice took a set lead to threaten an upset.
But twice the Bulgarian pegged Donaldson back and the 21-year-old began to struggle physically as the match ticked past the four-hour mark.
And with the chance a point on his serve to take 7-6 lead, the American produced a cheeky underarm serve which Dimitrov could only return long and give Donaldson the game.
Some fans criticised the move for its “lack of etiquette” but the tactic is a perfectly legitimate one within the rules and helped the struggling Donaldson to a crucial hold.
Foresight Group has acquired four operational wind farms totalling 83MW from companies managed by Belltown Power.
The four projects are part of the same deal that saw Foresight Solar Fund acquire a portfolio of five operational solar farms in the UK with a combined capacity of 53.3MW last week.
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22 Jan 2018 The wind farms are a 24.6MW plant in Powys, a 50.5MW project in Cheshire, a 7.5MW facility in Sussex and a 0.5MW unit in Cornwall.
Belltown will continue to provide asset management for all the projects acquired by Foresight.
The Powys, Cheshire and Sussex facilities were acquired by various Foresight funds, with the 0.5MW plant part of the deal with Foresight Solar Fund.
Foresight Group partner Richard Thompson said: “We are delighted to have completed the acquisition of this sizeable wind and solar portfolio and to have established a relationship with Belltown.”
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The Independent MLA from Rangang Yangang constituency Sh Rup Narayan Chamling declares a new party ‘Sikkim Rajya Manch’ to be formed . Also opens the flag of the party to the public (Sky Blue, Green & Cream colored)
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ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) Disney created limited-edition merchandise for two theme park rides that are closing.
The Great Movie Ride and Ellen’s Energy Adventure will stop running at Walt Disney World after Sunday.
Disney announced last month the rides would be replaced by new attractions. Since then, souvenirs such as T-shirts and mugs have been available for sale in the Florida park.
The Orlando Sentinel reports that neither SeaWorld nor Universal Studios create similar merchandise for closing attractions. Disney officials said they sometimes offer unique items to “commemorate special moments in our parks.”
Attractions Magazine Editor and Publisher Matt Roseboom said it was difficult to buy anything representing The Great Movie Ride or Ellen’s Energy Adventure until their closing created attention. He said the new merchandise generated revenue for Disney while helping fans get closure.
ZURICH: FIFA's ethics committee has opened formal proceedings against two former Central American soccer officials after an investigator for the world soccer body recommended they be banned from the game for life for alleged corruption, the watchdog said on Wednesday.
Eduardo Li, former president of the Costa Rican Football Association, and Brayan Jimenez, former president of the Guatemalan Football Association, are accused of violating FIFA rules including those forbidding bribery and corruption.
Last year, Li and Jimenez pleaded guilty in U.S. federal court to charges including racketeering and wire fraud.
(Reporting by John Miller, Editing by Michael Shields)
BERLIN (Reuters) - Negotiators for a new grand coalition between Chancellor Angela Merkel’s conservatives and Germany’s Social Democrats plan to progressively abolish the country’s air transport tax, according to a working paper seen by Reuters on Friday.
The tax is levied on ticket prices and costs between 7 and 40 euros ($8.74-49.96) depending on the distance flown.
The government collects over 1 billion euros a year from the tax, with over half the total paid by German airlines, including Lufthansa (LHAG.DE), Germany’s largest carrier.
“We want to gradually abolish the air transport tax in this legislative period,” the paper said.
Lufthansa shares turned slightly positive after the report, making them one of only two gainers on a 1.3 percent weaker DAX index at 1148 GMT.
The BDL aviation association, which represents the interests of the airline industry, declined to comment on the coalition negotiations. It has previously called for the tax to be abolished.
With President Trump rewriting a travel-ban order, many foreign investors are left wondering what happens next.
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Surrey RCMP say charges have been laid against a suspect related to a fire that destroyed a sports equipment store last year.
RENO, Nev. (CBS/AP) — Blowing snow is creating poor visibility for travelers east and west of Reno as a winter storm makes its way into the Sierra Nevada, where a foot or more of snow is expected around Lake Tahoe by Wednesday night.
The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning Monday for the Sierra’s eastern front north of Reno in effect until 4 p.m. Wednesday.
The warning goes into effect at 10 a.m. Tuesday through 4 a.m. Thursday for an area around Lake Tahoe stretching south to Mammoth Lakes, California.
The service said about 2 inches of snow had fallen on the west edge of Reno Monday afternoon, with as much as a foot at the top of some Tahoe ski resorts.
Nearly 7 inches of snow was reported about 70 miles north of Reno near Susanville, California.
Meantime, Northstar got 7 inches overnight, Heavenly had 3 to 6 inches and Kirkwood had 2 inches. Dozens of lifts and trails are open.
The resorts anticipate significant snow in the region all week.
Stephen Donald is to return home to re-join the Counties Manukau Steelers for the Mitre 10 Cup.
The 33-year-old former Waiuku and Wesley College student is returning to where his career started, joining the Steelers as they prepare for their Mitre 10 Cup opener against Auckland on Saturday.
The popular rugby player, who has been busy with the release of his book Beaver, is looking forward to this new challenge.
"I still believe I have plenty to offer the game and I can add value to this Steelers team, while also working in the region to encourage more kids to be active."
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Donald grew up in Waiuku where he played his junior rugby, running out for the Premier side in 2002 before winning the 2003 championship alongside current Steelers assistant coach Grant Henson.
West Bromwich Albion come from a goal down to seal a 3-1 victory over Hull City at The Hawthorns in the Premier League.
West Bromwich Albion came from a goal down to see off Hull City 3-1 at The Hawthorns in the Premier League on Monday afternoon.
Tony Pulis's side have now earned back-to-back wins in the top flight thanks to goals from Christ Brunt, Gareth McAuley and James Morrison.
Robert Snodgrass gave the Tigers a deserved lead in the 21st minute, but they were pegged back and eventually left the stadium with nothing.
The visitors started brightly as Snodgrass forced a safe from goalkeeper Ben Foster after curling a free kick around the wall and towards the bottom corner.
From a corner kick, Snodgrass's ball dropped to Michael Dawson, who attempted a volley, but the ball flew wide of the target.
More to follow.
LAS VEGAS (AP) — NBA star Stephen Curry is heading to Hollywood in a big way.
Sony Pictures Entertainment announced Monday that it has struck a deal with the Golden State Warriors All-Star guard to produce television, film and possibly gaming projects.
A press release states Curry and the company he has co-founded, Unanimous Media, will have their production headquarters on the Sony backlot in Culver City, California.
The projects developed by Curry’s company will focus on family, faith, and sports themes.
No specific projects were announced Monday, but Curry says in a statement he wants to use the deal “to affect the world positively.”
Curry and the Warriors have a 3-1 lead in their first round playoff series against the San Antonio Spurs.
Donation to help Illinois with synthetic marijuana outbreak
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois public health officials say the state has received a major donation that will help those who have suffered severe bleeding as part of a deadly outbreak involving synthetic marijuana.
The Illinois Department of Public Health on Monday said it will receive nearly 800,000 vitamin K tablets, which if taken over several months can help restore blood clotting. The donation comes from the Bausch Foundation, the independent charitable organization of Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc.
The donation comes after three people have died and more than 150 were sickened by synthetic marijuana in Illinois since March. Doctors say those suffering from bleeding need to take as many as 30 tablets a day for up to six months. IDPH Director Dr. Nirav Shah says the donation will allow patients "to receive lifesaving treatment free of charge."
It seems there's no slowing down the dividend-raising train. It's been barreling down the tracks all year, with a host of companies large, small, and in between lifting their payouts.
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Wallace caught three of five targets for 72 yards in Sunday's loss to the Steelers.
After turning in his second 100-yard effort of the season against the Lions, Wallace delivered another strong outing despite seeing less volume. It appears that Baltimore is trying to get Jeremy Maclin (11 targets Sunday) more involved, but Wallace continues to produce regardless. Wallace is still second on the team in targets (63) and has a team-high seven catches of 20+ yards, showing that he's still a viable deep threat in his eighth season. He'll draw a favorable matchup Sunday against a Browns team that struggles in the secondary.
One person has died and another is injured during after a Saturday afternoon shooting at a mall in Thousand Oaks.
The incident occurred around 2:20 p.m. at The Oaks, located at 190 W. Hillcrest Drive. The mall was put on lockdown and people who were outside the mall were evacuated.
One female victim was pronounced dead at scene and one male victim was transported to local hospital in grave condition. A gun was recovered at the scene.
Around 3:15 p.m., police said the situation was contained and there was no further danger to the public.
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According to the Ventura County Star, "The armed person was described as an adult male wearing a dark jacket and tan pants with a gun."
This story has been updated.
Get to know this upstart city on Florida's Gulf Coast, and one of the 20 Best Places to Live 2017. Get the inside scoop on St. Petersburg, including where to eat, drink, play, and stay.
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10 Reasons to Stay Calm About the Russia Facebook Ads
Like everything else in the Trump Russia affair, people need to know what happened.
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - If you bought a Powerball ticket in Pennsylvania for Saturday's drawing, you may be holding a piece of paper worth $457 million.
Powerball officials say a single winning ticket was sold in Pennsylvania that matches all of the winning numbers: 22-57-59-60-66 and Powerball 7. The jackpot from Saturday's drawing is the eighth-largest ever for the Powerball game.
The specific location where the winning ticket was sold has not been announced.
Powerball is played in 44 states plus Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The largest jackpot in Powerball history was $1.6 billion. Three winning tickets were sold in that Jan. 13, 2016, drawing.
Last month, McGregor attacked a bus carrying his fellow fighters about to leave the Barclays Center, throwing a dolley through one of its windows.
He was charged with three counts of assault and one count of criminal mischief for his antics, which have almost certainly delayed his long-awaited return to the Octagon.
Upon learning of McGregor's rampage, White launched a stinging attack on the former UFC lightweight champion, branding his actions ‘disgusting’.
White hasn't talked to the 29-year-old since demanding an immediate explanation for his actions but insists his relationship with the Dubliner hasn't deteriorated.
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — Zach Lofton matched career highs with four steals and seven 3-pointers, and finished with a season-best 34 points to lead New Mexico State in a 90-67 rout of UT Rio Grande Valley on Saturday for its ninth straight win.
New Mexico State (20-3, 7-0 Western Athletic Conference) has won 14 of its last 15 games. UT Rio Grande Valley (12-12, 3-4) had its two-game win streak snapped.
Lofton, who averages 19.9 points and 1.5 assists per game, was one point shy of a career best on 10-of-17 shooting from the field while adding a season-high six assists.
The Aggies’ Jemerrio Jones chipped in 10 points and a matched a career-high with 20 rebounds for his 14th double-double of the season.
Nick Dixon scored 15 points and Greg Bowie had 14 for the Vaqueros.
The Calhoun County Republican Party is set to host a debate June 20 between some of the candidates seeking the GOP nomination in a U.S. Senate special election later this year. Former Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore; Alabama Sen. Trip Pittman, R-Montrose; physician and former Christian Coalition director Randy Brinson; U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville; and incumbent Sen. Luther Strange have been invited to the debate, according to party chairman James Bennett.
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There were two split-second plays at the plate last year against Louisiana State, neither of which went in UCLA’s favor. There was the four-run lead the Bruins lost during an elimination game in 2016 against Florida State. Most painfully, there was the bases-loaded walk in the 10th inning against Auburn in 2015 that ended UCLA’s season.
Kirkcaldy MP Lesley Laird has been named as Labour’s shadow Scottish Secretary, despite being only just elected less than a week ago.
Ms Laird takes over the role in a reshuffle by Jeremy Corbyn, which saw him snub the previous holder of the position, Edinburgh South MP Ian Murray.
Mr Murray has previously been a noted critic of Mr Corbyn’s leadership, and resigned in protest.
Mr Corbyn said Ms Laird “brings a wealth of knowledge and practical real life experience to the Commons”.
"What are you doing there? I swiped up, do I need to swipe down?" asked a grey-haired lady to the woman sitting next to her. About 80 people all holding their smartphones, the majority of them in their sixties and seventies filled two classrooms on Friday in Parrish Hall at the Northern Virginia Community College Manassas Campus.
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Flag Day in Bangor
Today is Flag Day and folks in Bangor took the time to celebrate.
Westgate Center for Rehabilitation and Alzheimer’s Care held a flag raising ceremony.
The American flag was donated by senator Susan Collins’ office after it was flown in D.C.
A Maine flag was also donated by Representative Larry Lockman.
“We try to do activities for them and I thought this would really, really appropriate,” said organizer Lise Auxier. “They’re part of the community and this is an outdoor situation and it’s just beautiful. It’s perfect and I’m sure they remember the Star Spangled Banner and flag raising’s and I think this is great for them.”
The flag was raised by Boy Scout Troop 17 while a Westgate staff member sang the National Anthem.
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — Algae blooms are back in western Lake Erie, this time a little earlier than normal.
Researchers say the higher temperatures this summer have brought out the sometimes-toxic algae about a week or two earlier.
The algae that turn the water a pea soup green color have been spotted along the shore east of Toledo, around the Lake Erie islands and along some beaches in Cleveland.
Researchers tell The Blade in Toledo that it’s not clear yet whether these blooms are the beginning of the main summertime bloom or early-season surprises.
Algae blooms can foul drinking water, sicken swimmers and harm aquatic life. They’ve become an annual problem in the lake and are a growing concern nationwide.
The Troy Community Center is hosting a gingerbread house class on Saturday, Dec. 16, for children ages 3 to 5.
Here are the details:
 The class will be held from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
 An adult must stay with the child during the class.
 Gingerbread houses will be created with icing, candy and other decorations.
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 The cost is $16 for residents and $21 for nonresidents.
 The community center is at 3179 Livernois Road.
 Call 248-524-3484 to register.
-- Anne Runkle, The Oakland Press
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Market Rasen under 16s were at home to Horncastle on Sunday - recording their first win of the season with a 6-3 success.
Market Rasen were at their opponents from the off and scored after just 19 seconds.
A lapse in concentration on Rasen’s behalf let Horncastle in to score an equaliser, but that also proved to be the kickstart Rasen needed.
As they then took hold of the game, scoring four more goals before half time, to go in at the break 5-1 up.
Horncastle were to come out in the second half fighting and clawed a goal back after just a few minutes, but Rasen weathered the storm and had many chances to score more goals.
They did get their sixth midway through the second half to finish the game 6-3 winners.
Eric Blair scored a hat-trick and Dan Bailey netted a brace.
Joey Lissaman was also on target.
James Kirk played his first game of the season in goal and earned a well-deserved man of the match accolade.
The teams next game is a cup game away to Wyberton on December 3.
Advance voting for the June 7 provincial election wraps up tonight at 8 p.m. at advance voting locations, but continues right up until June 6 at local returning offices.
Here are the advance voting locations for residents of Simcoe County.
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The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Response Team, has reacted to the viral video of a little girl, believed to be eight years, performing oral sex on a man.
The video, which is currently making the rounds on social media last week, shows a man recording the little girl as she gave him blow job.
The man did not show his face in the video.
The team said the video has been forwarded to the state police command for investigation, while calling on members of the public to desist from circulating the video.
It said via a tweet on Friday, “Our attention has been drawn to a video being circulated on SM, showing a little girl performing oral sex on a man.
“This video has been fowarded to the POLICE. We urge that members of the public desist from randomly circulating this video as this is criminal in nature. Thank you.”
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Mayor Joe Hogsett and IMPD Chief Bryan Roach made a special visit to Fountain Square Wednesday.
IMPD held its monthly community walk in the neighborhood, during which Mayor Hogsett and Chief Roach met with residents in the area. They spent time taking suggestions and answering questions.
The community walks are being held by IMPD around the city to help connect the department with the people they serve.
“I think it’s relationship building, that’s why we’re out here,” Roach said. I think we all believe public safety is a community issue. Law enforcement is about people, not about the enforcement part.”
This was the fourth IMPD community walk. Several more are planned through the end of the summer.
Akron Public Schools is moving its administration to the former SummaCare building at 10 N. Main St. next year, a move the district says will save more than a million dollars a year.
During its meeting last week, the board approved the purchase of the SummaCare building for $9 million.
Currently, the administration is split between two buildings, both of which are more than a hundred years old and would require millions in repairs over the next 10 years, according to district spokesman Mark Williamson.
The planned consolidation
“You can take old buildings and try to reuse them and it’s wonderfu. But we’re a public entity and we have to be responsible to our taxpayers. And the responsible thing to do is, if we found a good fit, use it. And that’s what we did, we finally found one.”
The deal is expected to close by April.
An egghead is one who stands firmly on both feet, in mid-air, on both sides of an issue. -- Homer Ferguson
The digital revolution that’s been shaping our recent conversations means the creative studio of today is not a winning profile for tomorrow’s clients' needs. In his session at the 2016 International Retail Design Conference (IRDC) in Montréal, VMSD Contributing Writer and REX Partner Brian Dyches, discussed the 10 prime studio jobs for the future and why your firm or brand should be preparing now for the shifts.
For more information on IRDC 2017, Sept. 5-8, in New Orleans, please visit irdconline.com.
Over 20 thousand kwacha has been realized by Eastern Water and Sewerage Company, EWSC from 32 customers, who owed the company and had to be visited by the bailiffs.
Company Public Relations Officer Christabel Malama says the company engaged bailiffs two weeks ago, and that 90 per cent of those visited have cleared their water bills.
She says the exercise is being conducted in eight districts in the province, Chadiza, Chama, Chipata, Katete, Petauke, Nyimba, Lundazi and Mambwe.
Ms. Malama says the affected customers are those who have standing water bills for over two months.
She says over 500 customers were issued with warrants from bailiffs.
She adds that the company has in the recent years not managed to collect revenue from all customers, an action that has culminated in the debt of 9.6 million kwacha of unpaid water and sewerage services.
Those are the thoughts of Manchester Evening News reporter James Robson.
United are currently without Pogba, who is nursing a hamstring injury which he picked up last month in the Champions League win over Basel at Old Trafford.
Up until his injury, Pogba was one of United’s standout players, chipping in with two Premier League goals in four games.
And Robson thinks Pogba possesses similar qualities to David Silva and Kevin De Bruyne and may even be better than them.
When asked about who he would have in a combined United/City XI, Robson told the Manchester Evening News podcast: “It’s all about systems really. It’s hard to see City’s team with Pogba, Silva and De Bruyne in it.
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A Nebraska lawmaker has proposed adding two additional members to a commission that regulates railroads, landline telephones and pipelines.
Sen. Jim Smith of Papillion told a legislative committee Tuesday his bill would ensure rural Nebraskans are better represented by the Public Service Commission. It would result in five conservative-leaning districts and two liberal-leaning ones.
The measure could have implications for the Keystone XL pipeline because the commission must approve the pipeline’s route in Nebraska.
The bill also would reduce commissioners’ annual salary from $75,000 to a $150 per diem not to exceed $22,500 a year and allow them to work another job. Former Commissioner Anne Boyle says commissioners already work full-time jobs serving the public and earn their salaries.
Three suicide bombers attacked Pakistani police and paramilitary troopers in the country's southwest, killing at least five security force members and wounding seven others.
A military statement said on April 24 that a suicide bomber detonated an explosive device -near a police van on Airport Road in Balochistan Province's capital, Quetta, killing five officers and wounding seven others.
Provincial police chief Moazzam Jah Ansari put the death toll at six.
The military said two other suicide bombers tried to hit a checkpoint manned by the paramilitary Frontier Corps in the Mian Ghundi area, but were killed before they could explode their suicide vests.
No group claimed responsibility, but Islamic militants operating in the region have claimed similar attacks in similar past attacks.
Resource-rich Balochistan, which borders Afghanistan and Iran, has also been plagued by sectarian violence and a separatist insurgency that has led to thousands of casualties since 2004.
With reporting by AP and Reuters
Hebei China Fortune striker Aloisio (right) gains control of the ball from Tianjin Yili midfielder Hu Rentian during their Chinese Super League match on Monday in Tianjin. After winning 2-0, China Fortune now sit fifth in the 16-team league on 36 points, 14 behind leaders Guangzhou Evergrande after 22 rounds. Yili are second from bottom with 15 points with a game in hand. Photo: IC
April 3 Calfrac Well Services Ltd:
* Calfrac announces equity cure election
* Calfrac Well Services - provided notice to banking syndicate has elected to use first of its two fully-funded $25 million equity cures
* Calfrac Well Services - elected to trigger first of its cures even though it is fully compliant with financial covenants included in its credit agreement
* Calfrac Well Services Ltd - use of equity cure effective as of quarter ending June 30, 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Dakota Johnson channeled her inner dragon with her latest look!
The Fifty Shades Freed actress, who just turned 28, was spotted taking a walk on Friday (October 6) in New York City.
PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Dakota Johnson
She kept it casual in a grey sweater top, black skinnies, and flower-printed sneakers.
Dakota made a style statement with her navy blue purse, which featured an intricate gold, red and green dragon design.
Dakota also accessorized with a bold red scrunchie on her wrist and a pair of dark shades.
She sipped on an orange drink as she went about her day.
ICYMI, we celebrated Dakota‘s 28th birthday (on October 4) with 28 of her red carpet looks, and we started a poll for fans to pick their favorite look. The poll is open until Wednesday (October 11) at 8am EST, so make sure to get in your votes!
Elk County Catholic High School seniors Jenna Minard and Hannah Lenze left their classmates with meaningful messages during Sunday’s commencement program.
Jay Chaudhry, Zscaler CEO and founder, discusses the company's public listing and sift in network security as people become more mobile.
An unidentified female stunt driver died Monday in a motorcycle accident while filming a scene for Marvel's Deadpool 2 movie, the Vancouver Police Department confirmed in an Aug. 14 statement.
It appears the stunt driver, whose name will be released after her family is notified, lost control of the motorcycle and slammed into a glass portion of Shaw Tower in Downtown Vancouver.
Local police and WorkSafeBC, which monitors occupational health and safety in British Columbia, are investigating the incident to determine what went wrong.
'He gave me a dressing down': Louis Tomlinson confesses Simon Cowell had booked him onto a business class flight to LA to tell him off for getting drunk before early One Direction gig
BEIJING, March 19 (Reuters) - Liu He, a key economic adviser of China’s President Xi Jinping, was nominated to be a vice premier.
Yi Gang, a vice central bank governor, was nominated to become the head of the People’s Bank of China, while Liu Kun was nominated to be the new finance minister.
The nominations were read out at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Monday during a parliamentary session, with journalists in attendance. (Reporting by Shu Zhang and Christian Shepherd Writing by Ryan Woo; Editing by Sam Holmes)
The “Fast Money Halftime Report” traders discuss the risk of rising rates on markets and earnings season. CNBC's Steve Liesman weighs in.
Sandoval orders task force to study school safety
CARSON CITY — Gov. Brian Sandoval signed an executive order today creating a school safety task force, and he wants its recommendations before Aug. 1.
The group will include school officials, teachers, parents, law enforcement officials, a social worker or behavioral health care professional and a student.
The members will be named later and will meet to recommend changes in the laws and funding to ensure students are safe at Nevada schools.
Sandoval has already said he would ask for more than $6 million to get the program rolling and may recommend a fund to let school districts ask for grants for safety programs.
The governor met last week with school superintendents to get their suggestions.
Nevada Attorney General Adam Laxalt also met with law enforcement officials. He said more security agents may be needed in schools.
Harvest Festival to be held at State Museum
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Get ready for some BBQ and Bluegrass.
The South Carolina State Museum will host Auntie Em’s Fall Harvest Festival with Dorothy and friends.
The Event will take place October 14, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Organizers say the festival presents a mixture of opportunities for guests to enjoy South Carolina barbeque and food, craft beer, live bluegrass music, artist demonstrations, kid friendly Wizard of Oz activities and more outside and inside the museum.
The Fall Harvest Festival will take place in front of the museum, and in the lobby.
Museum officials say all of Auntie Em’s Fall Harvest Festival activities are included with museum general admission or membership, except for food, beverages, planetarium/4D shows and art purchases. Visit scmuseum.org for more information about the event.
In the rare occurrence of me putting finger to keyboard it’s usually to rant. However I promise this time it’s worth it.
We’re fans of luxury. Sneakers, bags, leather jackets but where that stops is t-shirts. The t-shirt is just that. A common utilitarian fashion item that you wear, wash and toss out after a year.
Today we discovered Givenchy now sell a £480 ($750) t-shirt. Yes, a black cotton t-shirt with an American flag print for £480.
Given the current issues in the United States we assume proceeds are going to help the country get over the shock of having Donald Trump as its president.
Here’s some other things you can but for the same price of the t-shirt…
300kg of whole fresh broccoli
150 litres of coconut water
50 pairs of Happy Socks
4 pairs of Nudie Jeans
If you’re ballin’ enough you can grab yourself the t-shirt here.
SOUTHBRIDGE - A Harrington Hospital nurse is fighting for her life after a patient cornered her Wednesday morning in a small room near the emergency department and stabbed her. The nurse, whose name was not released, was airlifted by Life Star medical helicopter to UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester, where she was listed in critical but stable condition and was undergoing surgery Wednesday afternoon, Worcester District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr. said at a news conference Wednesday afternoon.
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SAN DIEGO (NEWS 8) - Firefighters responded in force to a shed fire in the 4100 block of Winona Avenue in Colina Del Sol. The fire fight was made more complex because their were so many items in the front yard making access to the fire difficult.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
INDEPENDENCE DAY, 1863: On this day, Lincoln received news of the victories at both Gettysburg and Vicksburg.
CLEVELAND (AP) - A grand jury has declined to charge two Ohio police officers in the death of a mentally ill woman who collapsed while handcuffed and struggling with police in 2014.
Authorities Friday announced the jury's decision clearing both Cleveland officers of any criminal wrongdoing in 37-year-old Tanisha Anderson's death. She agreed to accompany officers called to her home, then began struggling.
A medical examiner says Anderson stopped breathing after placed on her stomach, and heart problems and mental illness contributed to her death. The prosecutor says another medical expert found Anderson's collapse "more consistent with a cardiac event."
Cleveland settled a wrongful death lawsuit with Anderson's family for $2.25 million.
The family had sought prosecution. Their attorney told WJW-TV Friday the public should access court documents to obtain the "real facts."
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This interview started out great with Alison Hammond admitting she has never seen the original “Blade Runner” movie. Obviously what makes that so funny is she is sitting down to interview Harrison Ford and Ryan Gosling about “Blade Runner 2049” out this weekend.
The whole interview goes off the rail when they all start drinking and talking about the most random things ever. Half the interview they are all talking at the same time but the entire interview is full of hysterical laughter.
Dec 12 (Reuters) - Anhui Ankai Automobile Co Ltd :
* SAYS IT SIGNS CONTRACT TO SELL 400 BUSES WORTH 679.0 MILLION YUAN ($102.55 million) Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2jRLfQD Further company coverage: ($1 = 6.6214 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
FRESNO — Authorities have recovered the bodies believe to be those of a Chinese couple in a car that plunged off a cliff in California’s Kings Canyon National Park.
Fresno County Sheriff’s spokesman Tony Botti said Friday a rescue crew on successfully extracted the bodies a day earlier from the Kings River.
He says they are presumed to be 31-year-old Yinan Wang and his 30 year-old-wife Jie Song. The couple vanished during an August vacation.
Botti said that a coroner official must still positively identify the couple.
Authorities believe their car plunged 500 feet (150 meters) over the cliff.
The car was found as authorities were recovering another car that had plunged into the river earlier.
The bodies of two exchange students from Thailand were recovered from that car last month.
TORONTO, July 4 (Reuters) - Canada’s main stock index seesawed on Wednesday as declines for industrial and consumer discretionary shares offset gains for technology and utility stocks.
The Toronto Stock Exchange’s S&P/TSX composite index rose 2.82 points, or 0.02 percent, to 16,265.98, shortly after the open. Six of the index’s 10 main groups gained. (Reporting by Fergal Smith Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
It is difficult to imagine Chris Paul taking roughly $50 million less on his next contract by leaving the Los Angeles Clippers, but there is a growing sense of belief that he is giving serious consideration to doing just that. Alex Kennedy of HoopsHype.com spoke with several NBA players and executives, and the general consensus among them is that Paul could sign with the San Antonio Spurs this summer.
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Ryan Strain and Sophie Mullen at the Adelaide United Aurelio Vidmar Club Champion Award night.
The First Lady tweeted on Wednesday about the media “working overtime speculating where I am & what I’m doing. Rest assured, I’m here at the @WhiteHouse w my family, feeling great, & working hard on behalf of children & the American people!”
I see the media is working overtime speculating where I am & what I'm doing. Rest assured, I'm here at the @WhiteHouse w my family, feeling great, & working hard on behalf of children & the American people! — Melania Trump (@FLOTUS) May 30, 2018
Mrs Trump was last seen in public in the early hours of May 10 when she joined President Donald Trump to welcome home three Americans released from detention in North Korea.
The White House announced four days later she had been admitted to a hospital to treat a benign kidney condition.
Permit awarded Friday
Construction of access road also approved
U.S. Army Corp. of Engineers must still award permit
SAUGATUCK TOWNSHIP — The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality has given a marina and home development project in the Lake Michigan sand dunes a key permit it needs to move forward.
The department approved a permit for the North Shores of Saugatuck project Friday. The project would build a 1,600-foot-long marina and nearly 40 home sites near the Saugatuck Dunes State Park.
John Bayha is the environmental engineer overseeing the permit application. He says the permit requires that the marina basin be lined with impermeable clay to isolate it from the groundwater system and that groundwater monitoring wells be installed near the wetlands.
The department also approved the construction of an access roadway around the marina.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers must still award a permit before construction can begin.
ELLWOOD CITY, Pa. (AP) — Police say an intruder shot and killed by an elderly homeowner during a home invasion attempt in Pennsylvania turned out to be a relative of the man.
Ellwood City police said 49-year-old Dennis Mercadante, of Mercer, and another man broke into the home at about 1:20 a.m. Friday. Mercadante was shot after a struggle in the hallway with 84-year-old Don Lutz. The other man fled.
Lt. David Kingston said Mercadante was identified through facial recognition and fingerprints, and he turned out to be a nephew-in-law of Lutz.
Kingston said it was unlikely that any charges will be filed against the homeowner, whose right arm was injured. Police are still investigating and haven’t identified the second intruder.
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - Arch Coal Inc:
* ARCH COAL, INC. ANNOUNCES STOCK REPURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH MONARCH ALTERNATIVE CAPITAL
* ARCH COAL INC - AGREED TO REPURCHASE FROM MONARCH 500,000 SHARES OF STOCK AT PURCHASE PRICE OF $83.03 PER SHARE
* ARCH COAL INC - INTENDS TO FUND REPURCHASE WITH CASH ON HAND Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Diego Costa has been in sensational form for Chelsea and bagged his 14th goal of the season against Stoke at the weekend.
The Spain international is the Premier League top goalscorer and has hardly put a foot wrong this term, starting 18 of the Blues' 19 games.
However, Antonio Conte has claimed the striker does more than just score goals, revealing he is pivotal to keeping morale high in the dressing room.
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The question, "which number is the perfect banana?" has sparked quite the conversation over social media.
Instagram user fitness_meals posted a photo of 15 bananas in a spiral by degree of ripeness.
She captioned the photo, "What's your choice? I would do between 5 and 6 😜." The photo has since gone viral.
It shows people have strong opinions about how they like their bananas.
Most banana lovers chimed in choosing between the numbers eight, nine and 10.
How do you like your #banana - I could go as high as number 12 but prefer 8 or 9 #PerfectBanana pic.twitter.com/5R6UgSKGWU — Matthew Fine (@EstateAgentW1) July 4, 2018
I wouldn't trust anyone that says 1.....LOL — Craig Chaulk (@craigchaulk) July 4, 2018
Now, we're asking YOU, what's your perfect banana?
Park University's Barstow Community College Campus Center and Victor Valley College Campus Center held a joint commencement ceremony on May 19 at VVC in Victorville. Graduating with a bachelor's degree in public administration was Michael G. Max II of Tehachapi.
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Filed on 06. Oct, 2017 in Business Briefs, Contents, People On The Move
Peoples Bank recently announced personnel changes to the company’s executive team and senior leadership.
Michelle Barrett was promoted to executive vice president, retail banking officer. Barrett will lead the administration of the retail division, while continuing to oversee the human resources department.
Chris Meros was promoted to executive vice president, chief commercial lending officer.
Andy Pohlman was promoted to senior vice president, director of retail production. Moving forward, the marine lending team will also report to the retail division.
Derek Thornton was promoted to senior vice president, director of finance and accounting.
Jennifer Evans-Thompson will lead the mortgage division on an interim basis, in addition to her responsibilities as director of operations.
Top British sports stars attending Wimbledon will not be offered a place to watch England’s World Cup quarter-final against Sweden on Saturday.
Wimbledon traditionally invites household name sporting personalities to sit in the Royal Box on Centre Court on the middle Saturday of the tournament.
Organisers at the All England Club have stuck steadfastly to plans not to screen World Cup matches this year.
Patriotic fans at Wimbledon this week
And Press Association Sport understands no provision will be made within the hospitality areas for any of Saturday’s special guests to take in the football.
The England match kicks off at 3pm, while play on Centre Court begins at 1pm.
Former England football captain David Beckham and four 1966 World Cup winners were Royal Box guests on the middle Saturday in 2016.
Sir Bobby Charlton, Sir Geoff Hurst, Gordon Banks and Roger Hunt were all in attendance that day.
More than 500 spellers are duking it out over three days of competition to claim the top spot at the 2018 Scripps National Spelling Bee in Maryland. This year marks the 91st iteration of the spelling bee, and while the competition can get heated for these kids, it doesn't mean they don't have fun.
The scorpion found in Ba by Serina Taslim. The Biosecurity Authority of Fiji has confirmed the sighting of scorpions in the country.
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A Denton police officer was arrested Monday in connection with an alleged assault on a female caller, according to a press release from the Denton Police Department.
A patrol supervisor and patrol officer responded to the call and conducted an investigation. They determined there was probable cause to arrest the officer on a charge of assault related to family violence.
The officer, Eric Beckwith, was dispatched to an address in Denton at about 5:30 a.m. in reference to a physical disturbance reported the same night. The caller reported that Beckwith assaulted her. She sustained a minor injury and did not require immediate medical attention, according to the press release.
Beckwith was transported to the City of Denton Jail and placed on administrative leave. He is waiting to be arraigned by the magistrate.
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Kensington Palace says the Duchess of Cambridge has been admitted to a hospital in the "early stages of labor"
CLEVELAND (AP) - Cavaliers forward Kevin Love will return Monday after missing six weeks because of a broken left hand.
Cleveland was 11-9 without Love, who was injured on Jan. 30. He's averaging 17.9 points and 9.4 rebounds in 48 games.
Associate head coach Larry Drew said Love's minutes will be restricted in Cleveland's game against Milwaukee. Drew is running the team while coach Tyronn Lue takes a leave of absence to address health issues that have included chest pains and a loss of sleep.
The Cavaliers are third in the Eastern Conference despite dealing with several injuries. Larry Nance Jr. (sore right hamstring), Rodney Hood (strained lower back), Cedi Osman (strained left hip flexor) and Tristan Thompson (sprained right ankle) were ruled out of Monday's game.
Kyle Korver has returned to the team after missing Saturday's game because of a family emergency. He's also been dealing with a sore right foot and was a game-time decision Monday.
WTOV-TV reports 24-year-old Kiana Wallace was sentenced to 18 months in prison on Monday, in eastern Ohio’s Belmont County, after submitting a borrowed urine sample to pass a drug test that instead tested positive for drugs. Wallace pleaded guilty earlier this month to attempted tampering with evidence.
Judge Frank Fregiato called the failed urine swap “bizarre” and told Wallace he wouldn’t allow her to make a mockery of the drug and alcohol testing system.
Records show Wallace was sentenced to six months in jail followed by probation in January 2017 for drug possession. Wallace’s public defender declined to comment on Tuesday.
Massachusetts has the highest state minimum wage in the country following the $1 increase to $11 an hour that went into effect on Sunday, but campaigns are already underway here and across the country for the lowest-paid workers to earn much more. A union-backed movement known as Fight for $15 has helped win approval of minimum wages that in future years will exceed today's top rate, even in traditionally conservative states.
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A Florida man arrested for destroying a liquor store under construction told police he was Alice in Wonderland and that a "hookah-smoking caterpillar" ordered him to attack the site.
Crestview police said in a post on Facebook that Matthew Horace Jones is accused of breaking into a fenced-in area and using a forklift to cause more than $100,000 in damage. He faces grand theft felony and other charges.
Witnesses called 911 and police went to the site. The police report says Jones aimed the forklift toward officers, who stopped him at gunpoint.
Police quoted Jones as identifying himself as Alice in Wonderland, blaming the attack on "a hookah-smoking caterpillar" and saying that he had a problem with "building a place to sell alcohol."
No lawyer is listed for him.
April 3 Eclerx Services Ltd
* Says winding up of Eclerx Investment Ltd, subsidiary of the company, has been completed on March 28, 2017
* Says subsidiary was wound up for maintaining lean organization structure and better administrative control Source text: bit.ly/2orZbEL Further company coverage:
Joel Kilgour sighs.
Maybe the plan was "overly ambitious," he says.
Joel has spent the better part of the last 20 years with the Loaves and Fishes Community, working on behalf of people struggling with poverty, homelessness and "housing insecurity."
In 2007, St. Louis County launched A Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness. In 2017, the crisis of homelessness has not abated, but all is far from lost.
SUZUKA, Japan, Oct 7 (Reuters) - Championship leader Lewis Hamilton seized pole position with a dominant display in qualifying for the Japanese Grand Prix on Saturday.
The Briton lapped the Suzuka Circuit in one minute, 27.319 seconds in his Mercedes, the outright fastest ever at the 5.8-km track, to finish well clear of his rivals.
His team mate Valtteri Bottas set the second fastest time but will drop five places after collecting a penalty for an unscheduled gearbox change.
That will elevate Ferrari rival Sebastian Vettel, who was third quickest nearly half a second off the pace, to the front row of the grid alongside Hamilton.
The German trails the Hamilton by 34 points in the overall standings with just five of the season's 20 races left.
Walding was called up from Triple-A Lehigh on Wednesday, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.
Walding will get a shot in the major leagues after hitting .271 with seven home runs and 21 RBI through 48 games at Triple-A. The 25-year-old was called up after Pedro Florimon (foot) was placed on the disabled list.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Daikyo Inc
* Says it repurchased 615,200 shares for 1.39 billion yen in total from Jan. 1 to Jan. 31
* Says this was part of the share repurchase plan announced on Oct. 26, 2017
* Says it accumulatively repurchased 849,800 shares for 1.89 billion yen in total as of Jan. 31
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Gov. Scott Walker has signed a bill lifting Wisconsin's moratorium on gold and silver mining.
Walker voted to impose the moratorium when he was in the state Assembly in 1998. He signed the Republican legislation Monday anyway. His spokesman, Tom Evenson, has said Walker believes mining can be done without harming the environment.
Under current state law, sulfide mining applicants had to prove that similar mines have operated and been closed in North America without polluting. Wisconsin regulators have never issued a final determination that any mining applicant has satisfied the requirements, leading critics to label the requirements a de facto ban on sulfide mining.
The new bill eliminates the mandate. It won't go into effect for six months.
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THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) Right guard Jamon Brown has been suspended for the first two games of the Los Angeles Rams‘ upcoming season for violating the NFL policy and program for substances of abuse.
The NFL announced the suspension Tuesday.
Brown started all 16 games last season for the Rams, who drafted him in the third round in 2015. He has started 30 games in three NFL seasons.
Los Angeles had the same starting offensive line for 15 consecutive games last season before resting several regulars in the finale. That line continuity was a big factor in the defending NFC West champions’ transformation from the NFL’s worst offense into the league’s highest-scoring unit during coach Sean McVay’s first season.
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JERUSALEM (AP) - The legendary former Mossad agent who led the operation to capture Holocaust mastermind Adolf Eichmann has expressed surprising support for the nationalist Alternative for Germany party.
The 91-year-old Rafi Eitan says in a video statement on his Facebook page Saturday that Israel appreciates the party's "attitude toward Judaism" and looks for them to also "become an alternative to Europe."
The party, AfD, won 12.6 percent of the vote in Germany's September election to win seats in parliament for the first time and become the country's third-biggest party. Its leaders have expressed anti-Semitic statements and played down the crimes of the Nazi regime.
Eitan, a former Israeli Cabinet minister, appeared to endorse the party's hard-line toward Muslim immigrants.
Israel's ambassador to Germany, Jeremy Issacharoff, condemned Eitan's statement as "sad and shameful."
A man was rescued from the Mourne Mountains today by the PSNI and a Mountain rescue Team after he broke his ankle during a family walk.
News of the Bank Holiday rescue was revealed on the PSNI Down Facebook page who said "today officers from Downpatrick assisted the Mourne Mountain Rescue Team in Newcastle with a male who had become stranded on The Mournes".
The post added that the man had broken his ankle whilst out walking with family - and was left unable to get down from the mountain.
"Due to the extremely cold weather, Police and a Mountain Rescue Team were called in to assist the injured person get down safely." the post added.
Rapper Cassper Nyovest has denied suggestions that Oskido's popular music label Kalawa Jazmee helped make his career, telling fans that the story of his success as an independent artist should "never ever be told wrong".
The Doc Shebeleza hitmaker has told anyone who will listen that he made his success alone as an independent musician, and once again defended his credentials when a Twitter fans used a tracklist of Cassper's debut album Tsholofelo to suggest that he had help from Oskido and his label.
Besides, featuring a number of Kalawa Jazmee artists on tracks in the album, a disclaimer at the bottom of the listing claims that Kalawa owned portions of the tracks on the list.
LONDON, March 19 (Reuters) - A deal announced on Monday by the European Commission and Britain for a nearly two-year Brexit transition period will allow British firms to move ahead with investment and hiring decisions, an employers group said on Monday.
“While some companies would have liked to see copper-bottomed legal guarantees around the transition, the political agreement reached in Brussels is sufficient for most businesses to plan ahead with a greater degree of confidence,” Adam Marshall, director general of the British Chambers of Commerce, said in a statement.
“Many companies will now have the clarity they require to proceed with investment and hiring strategies that would otherwise have remained in question,” he said. (Reporting by Kate Holton Writing by William Schomberg)
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(CNN Money) -- Intel CEO Brian Krzanich has become the third top business leader to step down from President Trump's manufacturing council on Monday.
He follows the chiefs of Merck and Under Armour, who announced their decisions earlier Monday amid the fallout over Trump's response to violence over the weekend at a white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia.
"I resigned to call attention to the serious harm our divided political climate is causing to critical issues, including the serious need to address the decline of American manufacturing," Krzanich wrote in a blog post.
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A little girl raised more than $700 for Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital’s Amazing Kids program.
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OLOL shared a picture of Evie at her “LemonAID” stand as well as a photo of her donating a check of $725 to the hospital.
According to the hospital, Evie requested that her proceeds go toward the hospital’s Amazing Kids program.
RELATED: OLOL announces summer events for kids to learn about good health
The new freestanding Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital is currently under construction and set to open in 2019.
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A new survey has picked Naperville as the second best city to live in the U.S.
“Niche” looked at thousands of towns and cities across the country, rating them on schools, cost of living, job opportunities and nightlife.
Naperville got an A+ for its schools and family life. It got an A in diversity, an A- in housing and a B+ in nightlife, crime and safety.
Ann Arbor, Michigan took the top spot. Take a look at the full list here: https://www.niche.com/places-to-live/rankings/cities/best-cities/
NAPLES, Italy (AP) - Napoli full back Faouzi Ghoulam has had a third operation on his right knee but the Algeria international should be fit to take part in pre-season training.
Ghoulam missed most of last season after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his knee in November and fracturing his kneecap in training in February.
There were fears he had another problem after his knee swelled up on holiday recently and Ghoulam underwent further tests earlier this week.
On Wednesday Napoli says Ghoulam had "a small operation to remove the metal pin in his right patella."
It adds: "Ghoulam will follow a personalized training schedule next week."
Deepika Padukone recently became a victim of social media trolling after doing a bold photoshoot for a leading magazine. The actress was heavily slammed for her choice of outfit and had her social media page flooded with hateful comments.
And now we hear that 'Padmavati' director Sanjay Leela Bhansali too is quite concerned for his leading daily. Buzz is that Deepika's photoshoot hasn't gone down well with him.
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DETROIT (AP)  A Detroit-area doctor charged with performing genital mutilation on two 7-year-old girls is denying the allegations, saying it was a religious practice for families in a Muslim sect.
A lawyer for Dr. Jumana Nagarwala told a judge Monday that the doctor agrees that genital mutilation is inappropriate. Attorney Shannon Smith says Nagarwala removed mucous from two Minnesota girls in February and then handed the gauze to the family for burial.
Smith says Nagarwala is a member of the Dawoodi Bohra community, a Muslim sect concentrated mostly in India. The group has a mosque in suburban Detroit.
A judge ordered Nagarwala to jail without bond, saying she's a threat to the public. Federal prosecutors say it's the first time someone has been charged with violating a U.S. ban on genital mutilation.
A man, thought to be in his 30s, died after he crashed his car early Tuesday in Rochester, according to the Thurston County Sheriff's Office. Thurston County Sheriff's Office Courtesy
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LANSING, Mich. (AP) - The Michigan Supreme Court has turned away the appeal of a former Rotary Club president convicted in the murder of his wife because prosecutors say he wanted to devote himself to a secret sexual bondage lifestyle that involved other women.
The court issued an order Tuesday regarding the appeal from Bob Bashara. The trial revealed that Bashara hosted men and women at a sex dungeon under a bar called the Hard Luck Lounge and went by bondage nickname “Master Bob.”
Bashara’s wife, Jane, was strangled by a handyman in their Grosse Pointe Park garage in 2012. Her body was discovered in her Mercedes-Benz in a Detroit alley.
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Marvin Bagley III, the consensus top recruit in the nation, commits to Duke after reclassifying to the 2017 class.
The Pincher Creek girls’ rugby team had a hard luck loss against Vulcan on April 10, losing 47-0.
The Hawks missed some key tackles, costing them several breaks during the starting moments of the game.
This led to an early momentum for the away team, to which they were unable to catch up.
“It was a bit shaky for the first game of the year,” said coach Randy Whitehead. “We were hoping for the first one we’d be a bit closer, but we’re going back to work and hoping to improve for the next game.”
The Hawk’s next game is on April 25 in Medicine Hat. Another follows in Lethbridge the week after.
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All of the committee Democrats and Rand Paul say they will vote against the secretary of state nominee. Rich Edson reports from Capitol Hill.
Have you seen this man? Watch as Lexington County burglar breaks into store, beats owner A man broke in to a store on Bush River Road in Lexington County and then the owner showed up. The burglar exited the store, chasing the owner, according to the video. When he caught him, the intruder beat up the owner and stole his wallet. Lexington County Sheriff's Department Kevin Martin ×
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James O'Neill, 27 Sycamore Drive, Edenderry, Offaly / Portarlington, Laois
Reposing all day Wednesday with Rosary at 9pm. Removal on Thursday at 11am arriving St Michael's Church Portarlington for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Funeral afterwards to St Michael's Cemetery Portarlington.
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Removal on Wednesday morning to Our Lady of Victories Church, Ballymun Road arriving at 9 50 o’clock for Mass at 10 o’clock, Funeral afterwards to Dardistown Cemetery.
× Police searching for South Highland attempted bank robber
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis police are searching for the suspect who attempted to rob the First South Financial on Tuesday.
According to police, the incident happened early Tuesday morning in the 600 block of South Highland.
The man reportedly approached an employee with a gun and demanded access to the safe. When he wasn’t able to get inside, he robbed the employee at gunpoint, police said.
He then fled the scene in an older model grey Ford Taurus.
The suspect was described as a black male, mid 20’s, 5’05” to 5’08”, 165 lbs., wearing a black wig, dark colored bandanna over his face, black gloves, black long sleeve shirt, black pants and white athletic shoes.
March 30 FINRA:
* Receives SEC approval on rule proposal addressing financial exploitation of seniors
* Firms will be required to make reasonable efforts to obtain name and contact information for a trusted contact person for a customer's account
* Firms will be permitted to place temporary hold on disbursement of funds or securities when there is reasonable belief of financial exploitation
* Prior to implementation date, FINRA will amend its new account application template to capture trusted contact person information
* Issued regulatory notice 17-11 announcing a February 5, 2018 effective date for the rule proposal Source text for Eikon: (Bengaluru Newsroom: +91 806 749 1136)
Over the weekend, Italian President Sergio Mattarella exercised his right under the Italian constitution to block Paolo Savona from serving as minister of the economy in the proposed coalition government of the 5 Star Movement and the League. Savona presciently warned that the euro area’s budget rules needlessly choke off infrastructure spending in recessions and has also written thoughtfully about banking regulation.
After the coalition failed to come up with a replacement, Mattarella appointed Carlo Cottarelli to be the...
Souf, Jordan — The odds had been stacked against Hajar, a lion cub born just hours after her mother Dana, rescued from a zoo in war-torn Syrian, was released into a wildlife reserve in Jordan.
Dana and 12 other animals, including four other lions and two tigers, had barely survived under harsh conditions in the Syrian city of Aleppo, once a major battleground.
They were transported from Syria to Turkey and then to Jordan by the animal charity Four Paws, stuck in cages most of the time. They arrived in Jordan on Friday.
Martin Bauer of Four Paws said Sunday that the cub might not have survived had it been born in a cage. He says the cub seems fine and is nursing.
He says Dana carries a second baby due any time.
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April 6 Lionhub Group Ltd
* Refers to announcement dated 5 April 2017 in relation to acquisition of land in Anhui province, China
* Clarifies it won tender to acquire 40 MU of land in joint venture with KSL rather than completed acquisition of land;
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The truck was contracted by the United States Treasury Department. (Source: NHP)
A semi-truck carrying $800,000 in dimes overturned on Interstate 15 on May 8, 2018. (Source: NHP)
A semi-truck carrying $800,000 in dimes crashed and spilled its load on Interstate 15 near Glendale, which is located northeast of Las Vegas, Tuesday.
According to the Nevada Highway Patrol, at about 3:30 a.m. the semi-truck was southbound on Interstate 15 near mile marker 101 when the driver lost control of the truck, struck a guardrail and rolled over onto the desert area.
The driver and a passenger in the truck were taken to University Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries, NHP said.
NHP said the truck was contracted by the United States Treasury Department.
A recovery team collected the dimes and the scene was cleared by 10:30 a.m., NHP said.
NHP cited the driver of the truck for failure to drive within marked lanes.
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As noted, former WWE Smackdown Live announcer Mauro Ranallo returned to MMA commentary at the Rizin FF 5: Sakura MMA event in Yokohama, Japan over the weekend. Ranallo is not expected to return to WWE before his contract expires this August, but he did note on Twitter that he does plan to call pro wrestling again in the future.
During Jazzy Gabert’s entrance at the Rizin event, Ranallo took what appeared to be a shot at WWE when he said the following:
“Professional wrestler, and boy does it feel good to be able to use that term again, turned mixed martial artist, the Alpha Female Jazzy Gabert!”
As noted, the phrase “professional wrestler” is banned in WWE, as the company prefers the term “Sports Entertainer” to describe its talents. You can check out Ranallo’s comments in the video player below:
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Dealer Richard Pope, left, works as Court Manuel, center, and Ed Wanson, right, play at Mint Poker, Thursday, Aug. 3, 2017, in Houston. The games at Mint Poker, which opened three months ago, are played in a large, quarter-circle-shaped room lined with ceiling-to-floor windows that illuminate the club with natural light during the day. Several of the more than 20 poker tables almost always have full games going, even during the middle of the afternoon. Houston Chronicle via AP Melissa Phillip
Image copyright Family handout Image caption Khader Saleh was pronounced dead at the scene
Three men have been charged with murder over the stabbing of an inmate at Wormwood Scrubs prison.
Khader Saleh, 25, was found at the west London jail on Wednesday.
April 10Tangel Publishing Co Ltd :
* Says net profit for FY 2017 Q1 to increase by 455 percent to 484 percent, or to be 58 million yuan to 61 million yuan, compared to net profit of FY 2016 Q1 (10.4 million yuan)
* Says increased consolidation scope as main reason for the forecast
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NORTH LITTLE ROCK — Josh Naylor homered twice, driving home three runs and scoring a couple as the San Antonio Missions beat the Arkansas Travelers 7-6 on Tuesday.
Ty France doubled and singled three times with two runs for San Antonio.
San Antonio took the lead in the first when it scored four runs, including a two-run home run by Nick Schulz and a solo home run by Naylor.
After the teams traded runs, the Travelers cut into the deficit with three runs in the fourth inning, including a single by Eric Filia that scored Chuck Taylor.
The Missions added to their lead in the ninth when Naylor hit a two-run home run.
Arkansas saw its comeback attempt come up short after Joseph Odom hit a two-run home run in the ninth inning to cut the San Antonio lead to 7-6.
Lake Bachar (1-4) got the win in relief while Arkansas starter Anthony Misiewicz (1-6) took the loss in the Texas League game.
Odom homered and singled, driving home two runs for the Travelers. Taylor doubled and singled, scoring two runs.
Tempe police: Father, son found dead inside 'hoarding house'
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Police in Tempe say a father and son found dead inside a "hoarding house" likely died in a murder-suicide.
They say the two bodies were discovered when officers were asked to do a welfare check Saturday after a neighbor reported not seeing the resident for a couple days.
Police say it appears the son may have shot his father before committing suicide.
The names and ages of the two haven't been released yet.
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The annual St. Stanislaus Church Polish Festival draws visitors from well beyond the Slavic Village neighborhood to the historic 1886 house of worship.
The parish celebration features delicious homemade Polish food, beer, wine, dancing and live music from bands such as Gorale Polka (visiting all the way from Ontario) and the Nu Tones. Fun and games feature raffle prizes. There will also be tours of the late-English Gothic style church.
Sunday morning includes Mass (in English or Polish), with full drum/organ accmpaniment. The music-oriented will say it’s a blessing just to hear the organ, a 1910 Schuelke, that has been recently restored to the tune of $250,000. Nice to know that fundraising money doesn’t just go to buying the latest iPhone.
Admission is free.
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BALTIMORE — A Baltimore police officer has been charged with first-degree assault and misconduct in office in connection with a 2016 incident.
Baltimore police spokesman T.J. Smith said in a statement Tuesday evening that Officer Carlos Rivera-Martinez has been suspended without pay.
Smith said the police department would have no further comment on the pending matter.
Online court records, which give an incident date of July 5, 2016, do not provide any further details about the charges and do not list an attorney who could speak on the officer’s behalf.
The Baltimore City State’s Attorney’s Office said in a statement that the indictment shows a commitment to pursuing justice “no matter an individual’s race, gender, creed or occupation.”
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New Delhi: Australia have suffered a major injury scare as skipper Steve Smith is in doubt for T20 opener against India which is scheduled on Saturday in Ranchi.
The 28-year-old had a MRI scan on his right shoulder after training on Thursday and was forced to miss the practice session on Friday morning.
However, the decision on his availability for the opening game will be made before the toss and David Warner is expected to fill in the shoes and lead the Aussie side.
The visitors will look to turn things around after their embarrassing 4-1 series loss to Virat Kohli’s men.
India and Australia are scheduled to play 3-match T20 series.
May 3 Insight Enterprises Inc:
* Insight Enterprises Inc reports record first quarter 2017 results and increases full year 2017 guidance
* Q1 adjusted earnings per share $0.56
* Q1 earnings per share $0.38
* Q1 sales $1.48 billion versus I/B/E/S view $1.37 billion
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.25 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Sees FY 2017 adjusted earnings per share $3.03 to $3.13
* Insight enterprises inc - for full year 2017, company now expects its business to deliver sales growth of 15% to 18% compared to 2016
* Fy2017 earnings per share view $2.84, revenue view $6.23 billion -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – A man has died after he was stabbed in the neck in East Nashville early Thursday morning.
Metro police were called to the 400 block of South Fourth Street around 1:45 a.m. when someone called 911 to report a man lying by a dumpster.
Arriving officers found a man who was bleeding profusely from a large cut to his neck, according to police.
He was transported to Vanderbilt University Medical Center where he died.
No additional information or suspect description was released by Metro police.
Anyone with information is asked to contact CrimeStopper at 615-74-CRIME.
The lunch will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1802 W. Seventh St. in Texarkana, Texas. Big Jake's Bar-B-Que will provide the meal.
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Two of the Jaguars' most important players will not be on the field Thursday when they face the Buccaneers.
Running back Leonard Fournette is nursing a foot injury, while receiver Marqise Lee has a right ankle sprain, coach Doug Marrone said.
To play it safe, Marrone will keep both players sidelined as they heal.
"We’re just being smart on it,” Marrone said, via ESPN.com. “Obviously we’re going to be smart with him and Marqise, so we’ll probably hold those guys out for at least until after the game.”
Fournette has not been practicing and Marrone said the former LSU star will evaluate him over the weekend. Fournette did practice after the Jags' win against the Patriots last week, but said his foot was hurting Saturday after practice.
Pope says terrorism casts bloodstain over world, condemns Istanbul attack
Pope Francis has urged leaders to work together to fight the “plague of terrorism”, saying in his New Year address on Sunday that a bloodstain was covering the world as it started 2017. Speaking to some 50,000 people in St. Peter’s Square for his traditional noon address, Francis departed from his prepared text to condemn…
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It has been announced this week that a revamped World Team Cup will take place in Australia in the first week of January from 2020.
It comes after the ITF unveiled plans for a rival 18-team end-of-season event to crown the Davis Cup champions from 2019.
The World Team Cup will take place in partnership with Tennis Australia and will feature 24 teams, offering £11.35million in prize money. Ranking points will also be available.
On the change in schedule, Federer said: "I think what tennis needs to do and look at is probably something that works also against other sports, not just the internal battles that we always face with politics on the inside of our sport, maybe think more what's good for our sport to rival big events.
Félix Auger-Aliassime lost in the first round of qualifying for the Miami Open Masters 1000 event on Monday. The 17-year-old Montrealer won the first set, but wound up losing to 24th-seeded American Mackenzie McDonald 2-6, 6-2, 7-6 (6).
Peter Polansky, the 21st seed from Thornhill, Ont., eliminated American Reilly Opelka 7-6 (8), 6-3. The 6-foot-10 Opelka had 16 aces, but also double-faulted eight times and was unable to match Polansky off the ground.
Eugenie Bouchard, the No. 22 seed in the women’s qualifying event, had a good start as she cruised past American wild-card Allie Kiick 6-2, 6-2. Bouchard was joined in the second round by fellow Montrealer Françoise Abanda, who upset 18th-seeded Evgeniya Rodina of Russia 6-4, 6-3.
Is there any question that SmackDown Live has officially become WWE's "A" show? Brian Campbell and Adam Silverstein discuss a changing of the guard on WWE's main roster while opening this week's edition of the In This Corner Podcast (21:14).
The guys start by waxing poetic about the main event of 205 Live (8:50) before settling their outstanding bet (23:50), sharing confusion over the Ronda Rousey-Nia Jax angle (32:05), questioning what's happening with Braun Strowman (48:25) and giving due props to Daniel Bryan and Samoa Joe (51:44).
BC and The Silver King also debate Elias, NXT's top feud, the Lana-Naomi dance-off and Sami Zayn's potential -- all in Hero or Zero (1:05:10) -- before wrapping things up by answering your DM slides (1:20:00) and sharing their Feel Spots (1:34:43). Plus, a special announcement at the end of the show!
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Town votes to rename school attended by JFK over slavery
BROOKLINE, Mass. (AP) — Residents of a Boston suburb have voted to rename the elementary school once attended by John F. Kennedy because it was named for a former slave owner.
Town meeting members in Brookline voted Tuesday 171-19 to change the name of the Edward Devotion School.
It will be known as the Coolidge Corner School, after its neighborhood, until a new name can be approved at next spring's town meeting.
Deborah Brown, who proposed the change, said, "No child should have to walk into a school named for someone who enslaved people."
Opponents called the name change an empty gesture that doesn't address racism's underlying causes.
Devotion, who died in 1744, left money to the town on the condition it is used for a school.
The future president attended from kindergarten through third grade.
When you’re staring down the prospect of your season ending, you have to put everything on the line. That’s just what Randolph-Macon second baseman Jeff Butler did in a Division III College World Series elimination game against Texas-Tyler.
Trailing by two runs in the top of the ninth, Butler tracked down a flyball in foul territory and dived into the tarp to make the play.
Butler’s effort wasn’t enough to inspire a Randolph-Macon rally in the bottom of the ninth, though. Texas-Tyler’s Alexander Masotto struck out the side in order to advance to the championship series. Texas-Tyler then won a doubleheader against Texas Lutheran to win the national title.
Marc McNulty is on the bench for Sheffield United at Bury this afternoon after being recalled early from his loan spell at Yorkshire rivals Bradford.
The Scottish striker joined City earlier this season on a season-long loan deal but Chris Wilder has activated a clause to end that agreement early.
Sources close to Valley Parade say that Wilder made the move last night, with Leon Clarke missing through injury. The striker played 16 times for City, with six starts, and scored once.
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Bantams boss Stuart McCall told the Bradford Telegraph and Argus: "Chris kept me in the loop all last week and they want five strikers."
“We’re spinning a few plates,” Wilder said before the news was confirmed.
“We’re looking at a couple of different things and we’ll do what we think is best for us. That is the bottom line, what’s right for Sheffield United Football Club.”
A man said he crashed his car right through the front door of a home north of Boston on Tuesday morning because he’d blacked out after donating blood.
The unidentified man told Boston 25 News that he had donated blood to a hospital earlier and that while he was driving on East Emerson Street in Melrose, he blacked out.
After regaining consciousness, he said he realized his sedan had crashed through the front door of someone’s home.
The homeowner was contacted by a neighbor who alerted him to the incident.
No one was injured in the home and the driver sustained only minor injuries, Boston 25 News added.
It's become a New Year's Day tradition, but it's not for the faint of heart.
Dozens of swimmers braved the cold temperatures of the bay in the annual Polar Bear Swim on Sunday morning in San Francisco's Aquatic Park. The event is co-sponsored by the Dolphin Club and the South End Rowing Club.
The tradition dates back to the 1930s, but organizers say that back then it might have served a purpose other than just a brisk swim.
"Originally, they used it as a hangover cure, when they used to just jump off a ferry boat and swim back," said Bill Wygant, president of the South End Rowing Club. "Now it's more of a well-planned event."
Wygant said a combined 93 swimmers from the two clubs participated in the event Sunday. He said the water temperature in the bay was about 50 degrees, with light currents.
"It was really an optimum day for something like this," Wygant said. "Kind of a way for everybody to bring in the new year."
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Among the most celebrated bands in Ireland today, We Banjo 3 have spent two decades regaling audiences with a mix of Irish traditional tunes and Americana grass-fed folk for a sound steeped in history and infused with contemporary sensibility. Featuring banjo, fiddle, mandolin, guitar, vocals and percussion, We Banjo 3 give a new twist to old classics and invent modern takes on old sounds in a style they call “Celtgrass,” and this weekend, the banjo band make their way to the North Bay with a show on Sunday, Feb. 19, at Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Ave., Mill Valley. 8pm. $20–$22. 415.388.3850.
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On the directive of the Chief Secretary Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Muhammad Azam Khan, first ever Khuli Kachehri (Open Court) for minorities was arranged in Bannu district aiming to resolve issues on the spot. Deputy Commissioner Bannu, Muhammad Ali Asghar on this occasion said that issues relating to minorities would be resolved on priority basis after hearing grievances of minorities’ communities.
He directed all relevant departments to solve minorities’ issues with immediate effect. Additional Deputy Commissioner Kamran Khan, Assistant Commissioner Sher Khan while priest Shakeel Jan from Christian.—APP
For a while Andy Smith was our quickest and most dangerous back.Saw him score a few good tries, a length of the field effort at Leigh comes to mind. He managed to hold off Des Drummond so he did have gas. Broke his arm I think then vanished.Steve Ford, Phil's brother, tried out for us and scored a couple of spectacular tries. Then the RFU found out and he was banned from playing for a while. He did end up playing for Wales though, quite successfully as well.Phil Fox was dismal, had pace but was otherwise crap, and Henry Sharp made a couple of appearances. He was the star Leeds Poly winger, a midget, but his head was the size of a planet.I liked Norman Francis, but he was no Eddie RomboFor me, Bentos and Phil Ford would be hard to top, they were both great to watch. Carl Gibson was a better player than either of them but he also played centre.
Tesla Inc Chief Executive Elon Musk said the electric carmaker has rescheduled the unveiling of its semi-truck to Nov. 16 as it diverts resources to fix Model 3 bottlenecks and increase battery production for Puerto Rico and other affected areas.
REUTERS: Tesla Inc Chief Executive Elon Musk said the electric carmaker has rescheduled the unveiling of its semi-truck to Nov. 16 as it diverts resources to fix Model 3 bottlenecks and increase battery production for Puerto Rico and other affected areas.
Tesla has delayed the unveiling of the truck, called Tesla Semi, for the second time this year.
Earlier in the day, Musk said the company will send more battery installers to Puerto Rico to help restore power after Hurricane Maria knocked out power on the island over two weeks ago.
(Reporting by Munsif Vengattil in Bengaluru; Editing by Anil D'Silva)
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VICTORIA — A former Olympic rower who mysteriously disappeared for nearly 18 months has been sentenced to 13 months in jail after pleading guilty to fraud.
Harold Backer pleaded guilty Wednesday in Victoria provincial court to a single charge of fraud over $5,000.
The three-time Olympian had been facing two charges of fraud over $5,000 and had pleaded not guilty on both counts.
Judge Carmen Rogers also gave the former investment dealer three years of probation. In an agreed statement of facts, Backer promised to pay restitution of $161,900 to five people.
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Pair's Outlook
The yellow metal was in a rebound on Tuesday morning, as it had found support during the late hours of Monday's trading session near the 1,220 level. The move was expected, and occurred exactly as forecasted. However, the future movements of the bullion is rather unclear due to a fundamental factor, as chairwoman of the Fed, Janet Yellen, is set to speak in the second half of Tuesday's trading session. Her comments are likely to drive the bullion's prices, as she comments on US monetary policy.
DALLAS (AP)  Dallas Police Department SWAT team members say they told a sniper that an explosive-wielding robot would be carrying a phone down the long hallway where he had holed up during a standoff after his ambush attack that killed five officers on July 7, 2016.
The SWAT members tell The Dallas Morning News about the construction of the bomb that was taped to the back of a book and fastened to the robot before being detonated and killing Micah Johnson. The 25-year-old former Army reservist had told them he wanted to kill white police officers.
The use of the robot to deliver explosives was a first for a U.S. police department.
A grand jury this week found no criminal wrongdoing in the officers' use of force.
O.J Simpson talks about how it was hard to believe that people thought he was a murderer.
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SANAA, Yemen (AP) — Yemeni security officials say the country's prime minister is preparing to flee after separatists seized the presidential palace in the southern port city of Aden in fierce battles overnight.
The officials say fighters loyal to the so-called Southern Transitional Council fought all way to the gates of the Palace of Maashiq — Arabic for "lovers" — in the district of Crater in Aden. The palace is the seat of Yemen's internationally backed government.
They say Prime Minister Ahmed Obaid Bin Daghar is to leave the country imminently. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity under regulations.
The fighting in Aden first erupted on Sunday, when a deadline issued by the separatists for the government to resign expired.
President Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi has described the separatists' action as a "coup."
July 2: CARAVAN PALACE
Don't miss Caravan Palace at the Pony on Sun., July 2. It's sure to be a highlight of the holiday weekend. Doors open at 7 pm, all ages admitted. Remember, the Pony box office is your best choice for advance tickets. The box office is open from noon to 5 pm every day except Tuesday and during all show hours.
Fight against terrorism to continue, says COAS
RAWALPINDI: Chief of the Army Staff Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa visited the family of Lt Col Amer Wahid Shaheed in Lahore on Friday, an Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) statement said.
Colonel Amer had embraced martyrdom near Panjgur, Balochistan, on September 4, in a terrorist attack. The army chief condoled with the bereaved family and offered Fateha. He said the supreme sacrifices rendered by army officers and jawans would never go waste. He reiterated that the fight against terrorism would continue till the achievement of enduring peace and stability.
The army chief also visited the Pakistan Military Academy Kakul, Abbottabad, on Friday. He was briefed on various functional aspects of the academy for grooming and professional upbringing of the cadets, said an ISPR statement. Talking to the faculty, Gen Bajwa appreciated the exceptionally-high standards of the premier army institution and its efforts for grooming young cadets to take on challenges.
March 29 Vermillion Inc:
* Vermillion reports fourth quarter and full year 2016 results
* Q4 loss per share $0.05
* Q4 revenue $805,000 versus $361,000
* Vermillion Inc- expect cash utilization to decrease further to approximately $2.6 million in q1 of 2017, net of offering proceeds and expenses
* Vermillion Inc- as of December 31, 2016, cash and equivalents totaled $5.2 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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The Cleveland School of the Arts is one of the most successful schools in the Cleveland Metropolitan School District, with a close to 100% graduation rate and most students going on to higher education.
The school has an active group of supporters who work to raise money to enhance its programs in the areas of dance, theater, visual arts, vocal music, instrumental music, creative writing and interdisciplinary arts, hosting benefits like CSA to the Streets, taking place at 78th Street Studios.
Come enjoy appetizers, an open bar, DJ music and pop-up performance by the students, knowing your ticket money will go to buy supplies and equipment, send students to workshops and conferences, and provide tickets and transportation to local performances.
Tickets are $60-$100.
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Katie Inkelaar has her hands full pushing her kids Michael, front and Thomas, along with the family dogs Remington, front and Lily, during Woofstock at Sedgwick County Park in 2013. Woofstock returns to the park this Saturday. Travis Heying File photo
Set of the Week is courtesy of FINIS, a SwimSwam partner.
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Police were called to Stoke-on-Trent's train station after concerns were raised over the welfare of a woman.
The incident occurred shortly after 3.30pm this afternoon at the city's main station.
On arrival, the woman was taken into the care of British Transport Police officers and has now been moved to a place of safety.
A British Transport Police spokesman said: "Officers were called to Stoke on Trent railway station at 3.35pm today in concern for the welfare of a woman.
"Officers attended the scene and the woman was taken to a place of safety."
A spokesman for Virgin Trains, which operates the station, confirmed the incident had not impacted their services.
Viva Energy is preparing to launch one of Australia’s largest-ever public listings, valued at up to $6.2 billion.
Viva’s owner, global oil and gas company Vitol, plans to list its Australian assets in July – which includes an oil refinery, three oil import terminals and petrol stations – in what will be Australia’s biggest IPO since 2014.
Viva Energy CEO Scott Wyatt. Photo: Patrick Scala
The IPO plan was first reported by The Australian Financial Review .
Vitol itself lodged a prospectus, to trade as Vivo Energy, on the London and Johannesburg stock exchanges earlier this month, raising about £2 billion ($3.5 billion).
A source close to Viva said after the company’s roadshow it would likely lodge a prospectus in the second half of June with a listing to be carried out in the middle of July.
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WENTZVILLE, Ill. – It’s a new day at the Wentzville School District, as the ribbon was cut Monday on Stone Creek Elementary; and on Tuesday, the district will open Wahbash Elementary.
The 101,000 square-foot buildings are designed to accommodate the 1,600 K-6th grade students in the district.
Food trucks veterans’ groups and the fire department were also on hand to celebrate. the classrooms offer new state of the art technology to keep kids up to speed.
“What you’ll see is smart boards that are exceptionally portable throughout the classrooms that we have in place," said superintendent Dr. Curtis Cain.
The district has 120 teachers on staff, with approximately 16,400 students enrolled in Wentzville district-wide.
It cost about $36 million in tax and school reserves to build the two new schools.
School starts in the district on August 17.
Following a seventh season that parted ways with four series regulars, the AMC zombie drama has promoted Steven Ogg , Katelyn Nacon and Pollyanna McIntosh to full-time roles. All told, the list of series regulars for season eight now stands at 19, with the trio joining Andrew Lincoln , Chandler Riggs , Norman Reedus , Melissa McBride , Lennie James , Lauren Cohan , Danai Gurira , Alanna Masterson , Josh McDermitt , Christian Serratos , Seth Gilliam , Ross Marquand , Austin Amelio , Tom Payne , Xander Berkeley and Jeffrey Dean Morgan .
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May 3 SHW AG:
* In Q1 of 2017, at 104.3 million euros ($113.95 million) group sales were 2 percent lower than previous year's figure of 106.6 million euros
* Q1 consolidated earnings before interest, tax and depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) decreased by 6 percent, from 10.8 million euros to 10.1 million euros
* Quarterly profit declined by just 0.3 million euros to 3.0 million euros (previous year 3.3 million euros)
* Outlook for the full year 2017 confirmed: sales in a range of 400 million to 420 million euros, EBITDA margin in a range of 10.0 percent to 11.0 percent Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9153 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
The Texas heat claims another victim...sort of. At least that's what authorities thought after trying to fish a live body out of a canal.
Ladies and gents, we can't make this stuff up. A Texas woman opted to take a quick nap in a canal filled with water to get away from the heat. Just one problem, the police thought she was dead.
As the rescue team went in to fish out her dead body, much to their surprise, she wasn't dead at all. In fact, she had just been taking a nap. The rescue efforts had awoken her from her slumber.
We must admit, it was a creative way to keep cool. Perhaps not the safest, but creative nonetheless.
*Just so you know, we aren't 100% sure this story actually happened in Texas. The Instagram account @texan_tough claims it happened in Texas. However, upon further investigation, we could not confirm the location. Click HERE to read the original article.
VE Commercial Vehicles reported a 19.9 percent decline in total sales in December at 4,048 units as compared with 5,063 units in the same period last year.
The company, a joint venture between Sweden's Volvo Group and Eicher Motors , said total sales of Eicher-branded trucks and buses also decreased by 20.2 percent to 3,946 units in December compared with 4,946 units in the corresponding month last year.
In the domestic market, sales of Eicher trucks and buses stood at 3,246 units last month compared with 4,109 units in the year-ago period, down 21 percent, VECV said in a statement.
Exports of Eicher trucks and buses stood at 700 units in December as against 837 in the same month last year, down 16.4 percent.
Volvo trucks sold 102 units last month compared with 117 units in December 2015, down 12.8 percent, the company added.
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A man has died after a car crashed into what appears to be an abandoned gas station on Justin Lane and North Lamar Boulevard.
It happened around 5:31 a.m., according to a tweet from Austin-Travis County EMS.
Southbound Lamar is closed at Justin Lane at this time.
This post will be updated. A KXAN crew is heading to the scene and will have updates on KXAN TV.
SAN FRANCISCO Uber said on Tuesday that its chief executive officer Travis Kalanick will take an indefinite leave of absence, as it unveiled steps aimed at restoring confidence in the scandal-plagued ride-hailing giant.
The pioneering company has been facing pressure to rein in a no-holds-barred management style led by Mr Kalanick, 40, and to reform its workplace culture, which has sparked charges of harassment and discrimination.
"If we are going to work on Uber 2.0, I also need to work on Travis 2.0 to become the leader that this company needs and that you deserve," Mr Kalanick said in an e-mail to employees.
He said one of the reasons for his stepping aside was the recent death of his mother, explaining he needs time off "to reflect, to work on myself and to focus on building a world-class leadership team", AFP reported.
A band of rain sweeps southwards across eastern areas on Monday night with colder air tucking in behind.
A cold night for everyone with a widespread frost - particularly sharp across northern, inland areas.
Lots of dry and bright weather around on Tuesday although cloud will thicken with maybe a few spots of rain across northwest Scotland and Ireland.
Highs of around 13C (55F).
About 36,000 households across France are still without power after Storm Ana hit the country.
Enedis, the body in charge of France’s electricity network, said in a statement Tuesday that more than 1,500 agents are being deployed to help restore power.
Strong winds and heavy rainfall wreaked havoc with transportation in various parts of the country Monday. Northern France was the region most affected by the snow and wintry weather, with 20,000 homes without electricity.
The national meteorological service, Meteo France, said the worst of the bad weather should be over soon, but still warned of a high risk of avalanches in the southern Alps.
Digital detoxing may be the hardest diet of the year.
It's hard for many of us to picture an unpublicized life. If you didn't post it, did it really happen? Does the memory hold the same value when it's not accompanied by a host of likes and comments? Digital FOMO is a real thing. Yet, research shows that taking a break from social media can lead to better sleep, deeper friendships and stronger posture.
Many celebrities have made their social media addictions public, vowing to step away from their social channels. On her website, Zendaya made a digital detox part of her New Year's Resolutions, after her mother posted a photo with the caption: "Dinner with Zendaya and her phone." With similar sentiments, Kendall Jenner, Selena Gomez, Tina Knowles and Kerry Washington are just a few that took the journey offline, and we learned a few things along the way.
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — A white Texas police officer says he regrets asking a mother why she didn’t teach her son not to litter during the December arrest of the black woman and her two teenage daughters.
Fort Worth police officer William Martin spoke publicly for the first time Wednesday in his appeal of a 10-day suspension for excessive force in the incident that was viewed millions of times after a cellphone video was posted on social media. Martin, who has already served the suspension, defended his physical actions, including use of force.
Police responded after a neighbor allegedly choked Craig’s young son after seeing him litter. Martin is seen wrestling Jacqueline Craig and one of her daughters to the ground before arresting them and another daughter. Charges against them were later dropped.
Eagle House Ministries in Buncombe plans to sponsor its seventh annual Footsteps Conference on the Word of God.
The conference is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 2, at Vienna High School in Vienna.
The cost is $15 per person. Lunch will be provided.
Men and women of all ages and denominations are invited to attend.
Men’s speakers are scheduled to be Brian Trambley, Tom Gray, Alan Milligan and Daniel Money.
The women’s keynote speaker is scheduled to be Angie Baughman.
Speakers at women’s breakout sessions are scheduled to include Jackie Lange, Roberta Leagan, Paula Nance and Jessica Pennebaker.
For more information, visit www.footstepsconference.com.
Virendrasinh Jadeja is BJP candidate for Mandvi constituency. Virendrasinh Jadeja, a Kshatriya leader, in Mandavi to take on senior Congress leader and its Rajput face Shaktisinh Gohil.Mandvi assembly is Muslim- dominated constituency.
Jadeja's supporters had thronged BJP headquarters outside Gandhinagar, protesting against the party's decision to drop the Kshatriya leader. Virendrasinh Jadeja is a new face, who is from the Rajput community. Of the total 182 constituencies in the coastal state, one key constituency is Mandvi.
It is located in the Kutch constituency will have 259 polling stations. In 2012 assembly polls, the number of electors for this seat was 207688. Tarachand Chheda of Bharatiya Janata Party won the seat in 2012 assembly elections with 61984 votes.
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FLINT, Mich. (AP) — Flint’s mayor is poised to make a recommendation on where the Michigan city should get its drinking water on the long term, following a crisis that left the supply contaminated with lead.
Karen Weaver plans to make the announcement Tuesday.
She said last year that the city of 100,000 residents would stick with a plan to draw from a pipeline to Lake Huron that is still under construction. But she has been reevaluating that decision, partly to fulfill a requirement so Flint can receive $100 million in federal funding to address the man-made disaster.
Flint currently gets treated water from a Detroit-area system.
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The city returned to that source in 2015 after it was discovered that Flint River water was not treated to reduce lead pipe corrosion for 18 months.
Monday evening the SPASH boys basketball team was being honored by the Wisconsin Legislature for bringing home the championship trophy for the third consecutive year.
Representative Katrina Shankland and Senator Patrick Testin teamed up to introduce a joint resolution in the legislature. The resolution congratulating the boys on their remarkable season passed the Assembly and Senate in May.
The Panthers finished their season by defeating Arrowhead High 85-56, clinching the Division I State Title for the the sixth time in school history.
“These outstanding student athletes' work ethic, sportsmanship, and commitment exemplify what it means to be on a team," Representative Shankland said. "I’m proud that the Wisconsin State Legislature has again recognized the excellence of the SPASH Panthers."
The enrolled resolution was presented to the team at the SPASH Basketball Booster Club Annual Fundraiser at the Stevens Point Country Club.
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NEW YORK (AP) - Target is buying a delivery-logistics company to help it offer same-day delivery service to in-store shoppers.
Software made by San Francisco-based Grand Junction connects retailers with about 700 delivery companies around the country that pick up items from distribution centers and take them to customers.
Expanding delivery and making it faster have been key areas retailers have focused on to attract convenience-seeking shoppers.
Target has been working with Grand Junction to test same-day delivery at a New York store. Shoppers there can ask to have items delivered that day for a fee. Target plans to expand the service to other New York locations this year, then bring it to other major cities next year.
Minneapolis-based Target Corp. did not say how much it is paying for Grand Junction.
A barrage of bullets fired at a house in Kentucky wounded a child during a birthday slumber party, in a shooting police say was not random.
The Lexington Herald-Leader reports that Lexington Police Lt. Jeremy Tuttle says officers were called early Tuesday morning to the house and the 11-year-old girl was alert when she was taken to a hospital. Her name has not been released.
Public information officer Brenna Angel says several children and adults were inside the home when the shooting occurred. Angel says the homeowner was hosting the party for the victim, who turns 12 on Wednesday.
Police do not have any suspect or vehicle information at this time. Investigators are working to determine why the house was targeted.
SteelHouse CEO Says Facebook Is Very Protective of User Data
Mark Douglas, SteelHouse president and chief executive officer, discusses the reports that a political advertising firm retained information on millions of Facebook users without their consent. He speaks with Bloomberg's Caroline Hyde on "Bloomberg Technology." (Source: Bloomberg)
An Eccles, East Bank Demerara business couple and two other individuals are now traumatised after five bandits invaded their home and tied them up before carting off over $1M in valuables.
Reports are that the incident occurred around 2.15 am yesterday at the Lot 96 AA Eccles, East Bank Demerara house occupied by Lawrence Fitzpatrick, 56, his wife; Cynthia Fitzpatrick and other individuals; Karen Kerrett and Wayne Jones.
The attack was carried out by five men, three of whom were armed with handguns. They managed to escape with a quantity of local and foreign currency, gold jewellery and several electronic items including cell phones…..
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Former Point FC junior player, Dòmhnall Alex Morrison, made his senior debut for Inverness Caledonian Thistle when he was named in the starting line-up in a pre-season friendly against Highland League team, Keith FC last Saturday.
Morrison was installed at right back in a defence just a day after his 17th birthday.
ICT were leading 2-0 at half-time. Half way through the second half Dòmhnall Alex lobbed the keeper from the edge of the box to add ICTs third goal.
The match finished 5-0; it was quite a birthday week for the young Garrabost lad. His last match in Lewis was a month ago when ICT’s under-17 team played a Lewis Select at Goathill Park.
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A Belmont woman is facing a racing charge after police say they clocked her at 115 kilometres per hour over the speed limit Monday afternoon.
An OPP officer observed a Nissan Altima on Manning Drive about 12:30 p.m. driving at a high rate of speed.
Police say the vehicle was going 175 kilometres in a 60 kilometre zone.
A 22-year-old woman is charged with racing a motor vehicle.
Nicolas hurt his knee in the Chiefs' regular season finale against the Chargers.
The specifics of Nicolas' injury weren't available. Thankfully he'll be afforded two weeks to rest given the Chiefs' first-round bye in this season's playoffs.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sales of new U.S. homes jumped 4 percent in March, propelled by a surge of buying in the West.
The Commerce Department says sales last month were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 694,000. The two prior months had their sales revised upward with the annual rate being 667,000 in February and 644,000 in January. For the first three months of the year, sales are running 10.3 percent higher than a year ago.
The March increase was driven almost entirely by a 28.3 percent leap in sales in the West. New-home purchases rose slightly in the South, fell in the Midwest and plunged in the Northeast.
The median sales price of a new home rose 4.8 percent from a year ago to $337,200.
"He smells like heaven and dreams and like my future baby daddy," Kris Kiser of Hilton Head Island told me Monday afternoon, about an hour after Segal walked into The Corner Perk in Old Town Bluffton, where she's a manager. Kiser posted on a photo of the encounter on Facebook shortly after Segal, the star of "How I Met Your Mother" and "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" and "Freaks and Geeks" to name a few, stopped in for a hot latte with almond milk.
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Easter fire guts Woonsocket building
WOONSOCKET — A fire that broke out just after noon on Sunday, April 16 displaced three residents and left two firefighters hospitalized.
The three-alarm blaze started on the second floor of a Mailloux Street apartment building, and grew quickly due to Sunday's heavy winds, spreading to the attic and through the roof of the building.
Residents and two cats were evacuated safely, but two firefighters were late hospitalized from dehydration.
The Red Cross is assisting residents displaced by the fire. The cause is still under investigation.
JERUSALEM, Dec 10 (Reuters) - Israeli Defence Minister Avigdor Lieberman said on Sunday he hoped the violent protests by Palestinians against U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel’s capital were coming to an end.
“Our hope is that everything is calming down and that we are returning to a path of normal life without riots and without violence,” Lieberman told an interviewer on Army Radio.
Violence erupted for a third day in Gaza in response to Trump’s announcement on Wednesday in which he overturned decades of U.S. policy towards the Middle East, and Israeli air strikes killed two Palestinian gunmen on Saturday after militants fired rockets from the enclave into Israel on Friday. (Writing by Ori Lewis; Editing by Nick Macfie)
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* Qtrly loss per class a and class c common share $0.03
* Qtrly total operating revenues $218 million versus $234 million
* Says updating 2017 guidance following close of march drop down acquisition
* Says announcing 3.8% quarterly dividend increase to $0.27 per share in q2 2017
* Nrg yield inc sees 2017 full year net income $140 million
* Nrg yield inc sees 2017 full year adjusted ebitda $920 million
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The two daughters of Korean Air chairman Cho Yang-ho have resigned after the younger daughter was accused of abusing an employee, four years after her older sister’s infamous “nut rage” incident. Ashraf Fahim reports
Readers rave about anonymous lunch treat, rant about burned-out headlights
RAVE At lunch out with my neighbor and her sister, both in their 90s, our waitress informed us that someone had paid for our lunch. It was done anonymously so we were unable to thank this kind person. The two women recently moved here from out of state, what a great impression of Seattle this gave them. We’ll pay it forward.
RANT Check your vehicle’s headlights occasionally, people! It’s absurd how many cars and trucks are driving with only one functioning headlight. The drivers probably don’t have any idea there’s a headlight out. Also, if you replace one, replace both so you don’t have one dim and one blindingly bright headlight.
Two people were hurt after a crane collapsed on a pair of homes Wednesday in southern Florida, according to police.
Just after 3:30 p.m., a crane replacing power poles lost stability and landed on two houses in Lauderhill, Florida, about 30 miles north of Miami, according to Lauderhill Fire Rescue Assistant Chief Jeff Levy.
One house suffered "major" roof and structural damage, and a second house was also damaged to a lesser degree, Levy said.
A man inside the first home was taken to the hospital minor injuries. Levy said he was alert and described him as "very lucky to be alive." The crane operator was also treated on the scene for minor injuries and released.
Jarring images from the scene in Lauderhill, Fl. show the arm of a toppled crane splintering the roof of one house and cutting through multiple backyards.
A crane collapsed in southern Florida. (Photo: Lauderhill Fire Rescue)
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But it was Ashley Graham, and not the white sands of the Seychelles, which drew eyes as the supermodel stripped down to her bikini. Ashley and husband Justin Ervin were fresh from Dakar, the capital city of Senegal and the westernmost point on the continent.
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YOUNGSTOWN — Shawn Varso, a native of Youngstown, graduate of Youngstown State University and a 21-year veteran of the university police department, has been named chief of police effective May 1.
YSU announced the appointment today after a search and campus interviews.
Varso served as interim chief of the department for the past year.
The YSU Police Department has 24 full-time commissioned officers, certified by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy. The department, with a budget of $3 million, also has 69 active, part-time commissioned officers, eight full- and part-time dispatchers and 18 student employees.
CADOTT, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame receiver Donald Driver has surprised another newlywed couple by crashing their wedding reception.
This time it was in western Wisconsin where Driver stopped his bus tour Saturday at Dixon's Apple Orchard and Wedding Venue in Cadott.
He caught Jenna Schier and Nathan Ulness and the bridal party before the grand entrance and escorted the couple into the reception.
Guests applauded as they danced their way to the head table. Later Driver led a dance train through the venue.
Driver says his bus tour across Wisconsin is to thank his fans for their support.
Just last month in Green Bay, Driver surprised another couple by showing up at their wedding reception at Titletown Brewing Company.
Senior Labor frontbencher Anthony Albanese says he is busy enough in his own portfolio without thinking about challenging for the Labor leadership.
Mr Albanese, who stood for the Labor leadership against Bill Shorten after the 2013 election, says he's more interested in addressing the cost of living, fixing the National Broadband Network and infrastructure.
"My challenge is doing the right thing by the Australian people as part of Bill Shorten's team. My loyalty is always to the cause of Labor and the people we represent," Mr Albanese told Sky News on Sunday.
April 28 Enbridge Energy Partners Lp:
* Enbridge Energy Partners, L.P. Announces conclusion of strategic review and declares distribution for first quarter 2017
* Enbridge Energy Partners - will sell all its interests in midcoast gas gathering and processing business to Enbridge Energy Co for $2.15 billion
* Enbridge Energy Partners - sale proceeds will help permanently fund investment in Bakken pipeline system and provide cash proceeds to repay debt
* Announced termination of its accounts receivable sales agreement with enbridge
* No further restructuring actions are contemplated
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- The Pac-12 has hired Mark Shuken, the former CEO of DirecTV Sports Networks, to be president of the conference's cable networks.
Shuken, who has also run sports networks for Time Warner Cable, Liberty Media and Fox Sports, will join the Pac-12 Network on Sept. 6. He replaces Lydia Murphy-Stephans, who stepped down in June.
Unlike the Big Ten and Southeastern Conference, the Pac-12 has sole ownership of its network. The 5-year-old network has not produced revenue for its schools at the same rates as the Big Ten's and SEC's, but it is profitable, according to conference officials. The network produces about 850 live sporting events each year.
The main source of frustration for many fans has been the network's inability to strike a carriage deal with DirecTV.
Radford Flippin, 42, of Tompkinsville, passed away Saturday, May 26, at his home.
Funeral Services will be held at Yokley Trible Funeral Home at 1 p.m., on Thursday, May 31.
Visitation is Wednesday, May 30, from 3 p.m., to 8 p.m., and Thursday, May 31, from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Yokley Trible Funeral Home.
Burial is in Bethlehem Cemetery.
More details will be published in next week’s Tompkinsville News.
Also a big deal on tonight’s agenda for the Prince Edward County Commissioners will be proposed Dollar General store, along with a look at how densely populated a local subdivision can be. The Dollar General store has been the focus of much debate. Right now, the proposed site for the new store is at Holman Mill Road and Route 45. The developer is asking for that land to be re-zoned from A2 Agricultural General to B2 Limited Business. However, some nearby residents in the homes surrounding the proposed store site are strongly opposed to the store. The North Carolina developers say there is no land anywhere in that part of the county that is zoned as limited business and that they want to build the store to serve the residents in a good manner. The county planning commission has already voted unanimously to reject the re-zoning request, but the commissioners do not have to follow that recommendation.
First Lady Melania Trump arrived at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida with President Trump and their son Barron, wearing a red coat with a matching bag and red shoe soles to tie the ensemble together.
Melania, hardly ever photographed in blue jeans, wore a pair of skinny, ankle-cut jeans with a navy blue sweater as the base of her outfit. Draped over her shoulders, as she often does, the Slovenian-born First Lady wore a red cashmere coat by the Parisian brand Maison Ullens.
To match the coat, Melania’s freshly done manicure clutched a red leather Gucci bag that seems to be a tote version of this signature Gucci top handle bag. As usual, Melania topped the look off with a pair of navy blue Christian Louboutin stilettos, walking like a runway model off Air Force One, giving a glimpse of the shoe brand’s famous red soles.
Melania and her husband will spend the weekend with their son Barron at the Mar-a-Lago resort to watch the NFL Superbowl, as they did last year.
Prom celebrations in the sunshine led to a brilliant day for year 11 students from Chatsmore Catholic High School in Goring.
Students arrived on Thursday at the Windsor Hotel in Windsor Road, Worthing, in a wide variety of vehicles including a DeLorean.
Chatsmore Catholic High School prom 2018
The evening included a range of awards, with Archie Davies and Julie Hebron being crowned prom king and prom queen.
Students Charlie Barrett and Millie Thompson stepped out in style, picking up the awards for best dressed guy and girl.
A photographer captured a beautiful picture of a couple on a Florida beach, silhouetted by the setting sun moments after their marriage proposal.
As The Tampa Bay Times reports, Lori Hayes realized that she had the couple’s moment in her hands, but they left Clearwater Beach before she could share it.
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Hayes then took to social media, asking if anyone knew of an engagement there Friday. She also asked television station WFLA to share the image.
Word spread, and within days, a friend tagged Brooke Houseworth. She and her fiance Bryan Parker found the photo on WFLA’s website and got in touch.
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Houseworth calls it “such a gift to have that moment” captured by someone who thought it was “as beautiful as we did.”
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Percy Tau underlines his impact on title charge
A dazzling run by Bafana Bafana star Percy Tau, which culminated in an equally exquisite volley by his striking partner Khama Billiat, has given Mamelodi Sundowns plenty of ammunition on their march to an eighth Absa Premiership title.
Story highlights Kendrick Johnson, 17, was found dead in a gym mat in a Georgia high school in 2013
The death was ruled an accident, but Johnson's parents say they think he was killed
(CNN) The wrongful death lawsuit filed by the parents of the South Georgia teen found dead in a rolled gym mat has been dismissed by a federal judge.
US District Court Judge W. Louis Sands dismissed the case because Kenneth and Jacquelyn Johnson failed to serve defendants with their amended lawsuit in a timely fashion.
Kendrick Johnson, 17, was found dead at Lowndes High School in January 2013. A state autopsy determined that Johnson's death was accidental. His parents believe he was killed.
Johnson's parents filed the $100 million lawsuit against dozens of local and state officials in January 2015. The suit named Johnson's former schoolmates Branden Bell, Brian Bell and their father, FBI Special Agent Rick Bell, as defendants of a wrongful death claim.
The Bells have denied any involvement in Johnson's death.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Bernie Sanders says the man who shot a congressman and four other people was apparently a volunteer on his losing 2016 presidential campaign. The Vermont independent senator says he’s “sickened by this despicable act.”
Sanders issued a two-paragraph statement on Wednesday’s shooting at a baseball practice for Republican lawmakers, and read it nearly verbatim on the Senate floor. But he ignored a reporter’s attempt to ask him questions on the incident.
Sanders says violence is unacceptable, and says only “nonviolent action” can bring change.
The director of Sanders’ Iowa campaign says campaign staff could not recall the gunman, whose name was James T. Hodgkinson. Officers shot Hodgkinson, and President Donald Trump said the gunman died.
Sanders unsuccessfully challenged Hillary Clinton for the Democratic presidential nomination.
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Chelsea have endured a turbulent summer with Antonio Conte missing out on key targets despite spending at least £130m.
Alvaro Morata and Tiemoue Bakayoko took the largest chunks out of his budget with Antonio Rudiger and Willy Caballero
But Express Sport understands another four players are in Conte's sights and could double Chelsea's spending for the summer.
CLICK THROUGH THE GALLERY TO REVEAL CHELSEA'S TOP TRANSFER TARGETS AND CONFIRMED SIGNINGS THIS SUMMER.
They got bored with the kiddie pool last year, and the neighbors told on you for leaving them alone with said kiddie pool, even though you left sandwiches. Geez.
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The crosstown showdown is back this weekend, this time on the basketball court.
Quincy Notre Dame will host Quincy Senior High School at The Pit this Saturday. WGEM Sports will broadcast the game live with pre-game coverage beginning at 7 p.m.
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An on-duty Delhi Police head constable on Monday shot himself dead with his service revolver inside the Supreme Court premises, the police reported. Chand Pal Singh, 45, who was deputed at the court for the last one-and-half years, shot himself between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. The incident took place near Gate G of the apex court, a police official said.
A resident of Bagpat in Uttar Pradesh, Singh was reportedly unhappy over some problems in his family. Police suspect family reasons behind the suicide. Another police official said Singh’s promotion to the rank of Assistant Sub-Inspector was due.
"I joined for all the reasons everyone else has," revealed Sgt. Michael Tabor the Sustainment Automation Support Management Office NCOIC with the 316th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), an Army Reserve unit from Coraopolis, Pa."I was very young and I wanted a head start on life, I wanted to go to school, I wanted to see and experience new things, and I wanted to serve my country," Tabor said. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Christopher Bigelow)
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The Devil's Advocate wrote: What if it's the voices in his head?
If I were a Cas fan I would despair, on the eve of the biggest game in their entire history & then this!
I'm sure that a victory tomorrow will obliterate all this guff, but a defeat against Leeds of all clubs well, surely a Cas style fatwa will be decreed.
I don't think there will be a way back for him if we lose. Even if he isn't banned by a higher authority than the club.If we win, he may be forgiven. He has taken us to a new level on the field, and is the best full back I have seen pull on a Cas shirt in the SL era. Off the field stuff is soon forgotten when players are ripping it up and sending supporters home with a win.
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TEHRAN – An Iranian lawmaker says authorities detained nearly 5,000 people during the widespread protests and unrest that took place in January.
Parliament member Alireza Rahimi posted on messaging service Telegram Friday that only 492 of those arrested are still in jail and the rest have been released.
Rahimi said only six protesters are detained in the capital Tehran, including two women. He added that some 95 percent of all those arrested were men.
Dozens were killed during the demonstrations that began over economic grievances and quickly spread across the country and turned into anti-government protests.
Each government department has published detailed information about projects on the Government Major Projects Portfolio (GMPP). This includes a Delivery Confidence Assessment rating, financial information (whole life cost, annual budget and forecast spend), project schedule and project narrative.
The data reflects the status of the GMPP as at 30 September 2017 and is published in support of the 2018 Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA) annual report.
A leading neo-Nazi website is losing its internet domain host after its publisher posted an article mocking the woman who was killed in a deadly attack at a white nationalist rally in Virginia.
GoDaddy tweeted late Sunday night that it has given The Daily Stormer 24 hours to move its domain to another provider because the site has violated the Scottsdale, Arizona-based company's terms of service.
GoDaddy spokesman Dan Race said the move was prompted by a post on the site about Heather Heyer, who was killed Saturday when a man plowed his car into a group of demonstrators in Charlottesville. The post called her "fat" and "childless" and said "most people are glad she is dead, as she is the definition of uselessness."
Apr 17, Colombo: Sri Lanka is hosting the Pacific Asia Travel Association Annual Summit 2017 which includes the PATA Annual General Meeting and the PATA Youth Symposium from May18 through 21. The four-day event will be held at the Jetwing Blue Hotel, Negombo, in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Convention Bureau and Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau , which will host the event. This year's Annual Summit 2017 brings together thought leaders and industry professionals from around the world under the theme "Disruption.
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An interim committee will take a look at the funding issues within the Missouri Agriculture Department. Work on the traditionally-bipartisan Farm Bill in Congress has divided members along party lines, leading Missouri U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill to call for a bipartisan effort. A House committee wants to hear about $100,000 in cash delivered to an attorney involved in Governor Greitens’ criminal case.
Alisa Nelson reports.
The power of Kylie!
Kylie Jenner's tweet dismissing Snapchat may have cost the company $1.5 billion in market value.
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The reality star and new mom tweeted on Feb. 21 that she never opens Snapchat anymore since the app's redesign. Less than 24 hours later, Snapchat's stock plummeted 7 percent, equaling a $1.5 billion loss, according to Reuters.
The loss may seem like a coincidence, but Kylie has widespread influence on social media with over 24.5 million Twitter followers and 104 million Instagram followers. She was also one of Snapchat's biggest fans and most active users.
Kylie later tried to repair the damage with a follow-up tweet on the same thread, saying "still love you tho snap ... my first love."
Analysts do not yet know what exactly caused the loss -- they say the drop is most likely attributed to the harsh criticism of Snapchat's redesign -- but there's no denying that Kylie may have had an effect as well.
Partly sunny and warm this Independence Day over Weld county. A high temperature around 88 degrees is expected in Greeley. There is a chance for scattered showers and thunderstorms this afternoon and evening.
Tonight, lows drop to the upper 50s under a mostly cloudy sky. Thursday, there will again be the chance for late-day storms, and highs climb to the mid to upper 80s. Dry and mostly sunny Friday through the weekend, with highs in the 90s.
Tech community fighting online sex trafficking bill over fears it will stifle innovation
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A new bill that aims to protect victims of sex trafficking and clamp down on the practice online has garnered support from a broad coalition of lawmakers in both chambers of Congress.
But the legislation’s supporters are up against tech industry leaders in Silicon Valley, who are pushing back on the measure because of the changes it makes to a 21-year-old law protecting online speech.
The legislation, called the Stop Enabling Sex Trafficking Act, or SESTA, was the result of a two-year investigation by Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, into Backpage.com, a website where victims of sex trafficking are sold.
Portman introduced SESTA in the Senate last month. The bill would amend Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, so websites that facilitate sex trafficking could be held liable. SESTA also allows for civil suits related to sex trafficking. – READ MORE
A ‘body and mind’ charity evening at Chester Racecourse has been hailed a “great success”.
PositiveFest 2018, organised by a group of friends from Chester, has raised £2,200 for the mental health charity, Mind.
The event included yoga and live music from Barcelona’s YoMu and personal development coaching from Matt Fowler of Incredible Thinkers.
Head of the fundraising effort, Nick Wood, said: “We wanted to start the year in a positive way. The event was a great success, attracting one hundred supporters who we thank for coming and raising a fantastic amount for charity.”
Karen Bolton, head of community and events fundraising at Mind, said: “We are tremendously grateful to the organisers of PositiveFest 2018 for choosing to support Mind.
“We know lots of people find yoga, meditation and mindfulness activities really beneficial to maintaining good mental wellbeing.
“Every penny raised will help us provide vital support for people with mental health problems.”
Evangelist wants $54M jet: 'Jesus wouldn't be riding donkey'
DESTREHAN, La. (AP) — A prosperity gospel televangelist is asking disciples to "pray about becoming a partner" to his mission of obtaining a $54 million private jet.
The Louisiana-based ministry of Jesse Duplantis has already paid cash for three other private planes, but he says God told him "I want you to believe in me for a Falcon 7X."
NOLA.com/The Times-Picayune reports that Duplantis made the pitch to his followers in the May 21 edition of his weekly video address.
Duplantis says the three-engine plane would allow the ministry to fly "anywhere in the world in one stop," reducing fuel costs while maintaining a global reach.
Duplantis says Jesus Christ "wouldn't be riding a donkey" today -- "he'd be in an airplane flying all over the world."
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Iowa city council reverses vote to take down giant US flag
INDEPENDENCE, Iowa (AP) — Officials in the northeastern Iowa city of Independence have changed their mind on plans to stop flying a giant American flag, following a public outcry.
The Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier reports that the Independence City Council voted Tuesday to reverse its April 30 unanimous decision that would have permanently removed a flag and pole in Triangle Park that can be seen by drivers on U.S. Highway 20. The vote also restored funding for the flag.
The council had said last month that high winds that frequently damage the flag, lighting problems and a broken electronic sign were costing the city too much.
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A wanted assault and burglary suspect on the run for several months was caught in Woodburn, according to police.
Police arrested Sergio Silva, 24, of Woodburn, on Sunday afternoon.
Silva was spotted near a house on Doud Street and ran from officers, according to police. He jumped over fences and ran through several yards before being surrounded by Woodburn police, Marion County deputies and Gervais officers.
He then surrendered without further incident.
Silva was arrested on warrants for first-degree robbery and charged with two counts of first-degree burglary, first-degree assault, second-degree assault, unlawful use of a weapon and parole violation.
Detectives said Silva's arrest closes a number of Woodburn Police Department investigations.
Anyone with information about crimes connected with Silva is asked to call 503-982-2345.
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Beijing, April 23 (IANS) India's External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Monday called on Chinese President Xi Jinping and had a crucial one-on-one meeting with Vice President Wang Qishan.
Sushma Swaraj, who is in Beijing to attend the foreign ministerial meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Summit, also met China's envoy to India, Luo Zhaohui.
Though Sushma Swaraj met Xi with the Foreign Ministers of the SCO member countries, her one-on-one meet with Wang, arguably China's second most powerful man, is of high significance ahead of an informal meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Xi.
Wang and Sushma Swaraj discussed ways to strengthen bilateral ties.
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DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Poker Lotto" game were:
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A law enforcement official tells The Associated Press that a man had a pipe bomb strapped to him when it went off on a New York City subway platform.
The explosion happened around 7:30 a.m. Monday. Details were still developing.
The person was arrested and has non-life-threatening injuries. Another person on the platform sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
The official spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly about the incident.
White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders has tweeted that President Trump has been briefed on the explosion.
Carmelo Anthony and La La have split, a report says.
Sources told TMZ that the pair has officially separated and are already living apart.
Suffering through another terrible Knicks season apparently proved too much to bear on the NBA star and actress, the sources said.
The breakup is reportedly amicable.
Anthony, 32, and La La, 37, will be keeping their kids in New York for the foreseeable future, the sources said.
Three people have been charged following a fire believed to have been started deliberately at a former school in Fife.
Emergency services were called to the old Viewforth High School on Loughborough Road in Kirkcaldy at about 17:40 on Monday.
An 18-year-old woman and two boys, aged 17 and 15, are due to appear at Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court later.
The original Viewforth High School, built in 1908, is a listed building.
A man walks past electoral posters displaying the presidential candidates, Benoit Hamon, left, Emmanuel Macron, center, and Marine Le Pen in Paris, France, Monday, April 17, 2017. French centrist candidate Emmanuel Macron and far-right leader Marine Le Pen are hoping to bring in big crowds at competing rallies in Paris as the unpredictable race nears its finish.
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BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — It was a hostile homecoming for former guerrilla leader Rodrigo Londono as he campaigned for Colombia’s presidency in the coffee-growing region he abandoned four decades ago to join the rebels.
Londono’s trip to his hometown of La Tebaida on Saturday was touted by his supporters as a chance to canvass for votes with a message of justice for the poor.
But it was nearly wrecked before even beginning when he was chased out of the nearby city of Armenia a day earlier.
A video circulating on social media showed the moment when Londono had to be hurried out of a building by his nervous bodyguards past a small group of hecklers. Later, police had to be called in to control an angry mob that pelted his SUV with eggs.
Makadara MP George Aladwa has been released on a free bond after recording a statement at the Nairobi Police Headquarters.
Mr Aladwa was picked up in the morning in a continuation of a government's crackdown on people who plotted, executed, and or attended the 'swearing-in' of Nasa leader Raila Odinga.
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Lawyers Nelson Havi and John Khaminwa told the Nation the MP was questioned in connection with the charge of participating in an illegal assembly - the Tuesday Uhuru Park 'oath ' taken by Mr Odinga as the 'people's president."
"He has recorded a statement and will be back for further questioning on Tuesday," Mr Havi said.
Others who have been arrested in connection with the 'oath ' are Ruaraka MP TJ Kajwang' and lawyer Miguna Miguna.
ISTANBUL, April 17 (Reuters) - Turkey's foreign ministry on Monday denounced election observers' criticism that the country's referendum fell below international standards, saying their remarks lacked objectivity and impartiality.
A mission of observers from the 47-member Council of Europe, the continent's leading human rights body, said the referendum, in which 'Yes' votes to grant President Tayyip Erdogan sweeping new powers narrowly won, was an uneven contest.
"Saying the referendum fell below international standards is unacceptable," the ministry said in a statement, adding that previous 'politically charged' comments from OSCE monitors showed the team arrived in Turkey with prejudice and disregarded principles of objectivity and impartiality. (Reporting by Humeyra Pamuk; Editing by Dominic Evans)
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THEY KNEW ABOUT HIS BEHAVIOR — BECAUSE, APPARENTLY, EVERYONE KNEW — BUT HE WAS USEFUL AND AS POLITICIANS THEY HAVE NO ACTUAL VALUES OR PRINCIPLES BEYOND POWER: Harvey Weinstein Harassment Claims Put Obamas, Clintons in Tough Spot.
Watch the theme song for the new DuckTales Woo-hoo! The DuckTales reboot is coming to TV soon, but Disney has already released the show’s theme song, which you can watch in the player below. It premieres on Disney XD this August.
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Marshall Electronics, a leading provider of professional cameras and display monitors, will debut three new products that incorporate HDBaseT technology at the InfoComm show in Orlando FL, June 14-17, 2017 . As recent members of the HDBaseT Alliance, Marshall has developed new products to offer single-cable-to-camera solutions for integration in corporate AV, houses of worship, education and hospitality markets.
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ST. LOUIS, MO — Have you ever heard of a zither? One of the first zither factories in the world was started in the late 1800's in Washington, Missouri. This weekend, the history of the zither and the incredible music it makes comes back to the city with zither players from eleven states.
The 2018 North American Zither Gathering is this Sunday at Washington High School at 2pm in Washington, Missouri.
Learn more here: http://www.washmohistorical.org/grand-zither-concert/
The athletic apparels giant has announced it is relocating its Niketown store on East 57th Street to a new space five blocks away come Spring–despite its current lease not expiring for another five years, reports Crain’s. So why the move away from one of the hottest retail avenues in New York City, especially when you’ve committed to paying another five years worth of rent? It could have something to do with the fact that the current Niketown space is owned by the Trump Organization, suggests Crain’s:
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German Bundesliga side FC Augsburg have terminated the contract of Ghana defender Daniel Opare.
The versatile fullback has been ever-present for the Bundesliga side this season, featuring in 17 matches so far, a number which is more than he has managed in the last three seasons.
The club has officially terminated the contract of the Ghanaian and have announced on their official twitter handle that the player will no longer feature for them.
— FC Augsburg English (@) 2013-07-22 14:22:09.0
Following the announcement by the club, DW Sports added further that the player is leaving the club because he has violated certain values of the Fuggerstädter.
What inspired you to create your own cosmetics line?
It’s something that has always been on the radar for me, it was just about waiting for the right time to make sure everything was perfect.
Make-up has a way of making women feel confident and empowered, and that’s what I wanted from Timeless Beauty.
What are your favourite products in the range?
The lipsticks are fabulous. I love that they’re multi-purpose. I sometimes use them for a flush of colour on the cheeks.
And the gold packaging is something I love, as it’s classic Hollywood. What is the secret to ageless beauty?
I always make time for my skincare routine, especially when cleansing my face. I love any skincare products with vitamin C and E in it, and my Superlift Eye Serum is amazing at making eyes look bright and radiant.
PRAGUE, Czech Republic — Newcastle has completed the permanent signing of goalkeeper Martin Dubravka from Sparta Prague.
Sparta and Newcastle confirmed the transfer on Wednesday after the Premier League club activated an option to sign the 29-year-old Slovak, who joined the Magpies on loan in January.
Newcastle says Dubravka signed a contract until June 2022.
The goalkeeper had an impressive debut for Newcastle in a 1-0 victory over Manchester United and played 12 league matches overall.
Newcastle manager Rafa Benítez says: "We're delighted to finalize the permanent signing of Martin to Newcastle United today. Ever since he arrived with us on loan he has shown a fantastic attitude and great work ethic, and of course we have been very impressed with his performances for us on the pitch last season."
Dubravka has played 10 internationals for Slovakia.
The Internal Revenue Service on Tuesday warned of a new twist on an old phone scam where callers mimic the phone number of IRS Taxpayer Assistance Centers to trick victims into paying non-existent tax bills. Staff AP file
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Mealey's Litigation Procedure - Federal Magistrate Judge Says Some Emails Are Protected By Work Product Doctrine
FORT WAYNE, Ind. - None of the approximately 185 emails between an insured and two of its environmental contractors are protected by the attorney-client privilege; however, a portion of the emails on are protected by the work product doctrine, an Indiana federal magistrate judge determined April 14 after conducting an in camera review of the emails sought by an insurer in an environmental contamination coverage dispute (Valley Forge Insurance Co. v. Hartford Iron & Metal Inc., et al., No. 14-006, N.D. Ind.; 2017 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 57370).
LONDON, May 3 (IFR) - The securitisation of £4.09bn UK student loans has been pushed back beyond June 8 with the government taking the decision to delay bringing a large and new asset class to market during a general election.
Income Contingent Student Loan 1 (2002-2006) was announced several weeks ago prior to the surprise election announcement on April 18.
"Following the vote to trigger a general election, the sale will not be completed during this Parliament," a Department for Education spokesperson said.
Barclays is sole arranger and joint-lead alongside Credit Suisse, JP Morgan and Lloyds.
The market had been expecting the leads to announce formal pricing indications by early May, but sources said it was not feasible to bring such a large transaction during a general election. (Reporting by Alex Chambers; editing by Sudip Roy)
ROCKVILLE, Conn. (AP) — A conservative commentator who grabbed a woman after she took a copy of his University of Connecticut speech titled “It’s OK To Be White” is set to make his first court appearance.
Lucian Wintrich was arrested after grabbing the woman and is scheduled to be arraigned on a misdemeanor breach of peace charge Monday at Rockville Superior Court. He denies criminal wrongdoing and says he had every right to retrieve his property.
Wintrich is the White House correspondent for the right-wing blog Gateway Pundit. He was at UConn on Nov. 28 to give the speech, which drew protesters.
Cellphone videos show the woman taking paperwork off the lectern Wintrich was using and walking away. Wintrich then goes after her and grabs her before being led away by police. He was released on $1,000 bail.
Savanna Greywind Murder Suspect Pleads Guilty To Charges
FARGO, N.D. – A North Dakota woman is pleading guilty for her part in the death of an eight-month pregnant woman.
Brooke Crews pleaded guilty to all charges today. She and her boyfriend William Hoehn are accused of kidnapping and killing 22-year-old Savanna Greywind. Savanna’s baby was found alive inside of the couple’s home.
Authorities have not disclosed how Greywind was killed but have called the murder cruel and vicious.
Crews will be sentenced next month with Hoehn’s trial set for March.
Many visitors in the city of Helen were not expecting the heavy rains or flooding that took place Wednesday.
Water levels closed roads in the following flash flood watches for the area.
Helen Police Chief Brian Stephens said the Chattahoochee River levels have started to go down, and they are hoping it stays that way, though more rain is expected.
"We weren't expecting any of this water we wanted to do like rafting or tubing or water park, but looks like we can't do anything," said Daniela Sequera.
His advice to those living and visiting in the city, is not to drive through flooded roads if heavy rain starts and he recommends staying out of the water. Even those who live and work here are shocked.
"On the sidewalk over here it eroded part of our sidewalk. The trees have been uprooted," said Jr. Hurst.
Many of the flooded roads were re-opened this afternoon.
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New York state leaders used $30 million in grant money from FEMA to pay for a new system of weather monitoring equipment. Currently, the sta "We simply don't have enough manpower," Buffalo-based agent Dean Mandel told the House Homeland Security Committee in 2016.
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Saudi cabinet stresses need to implement oil output cut
Saudi Arabia stressed on Monday the importance of co-operation among oil producers to abide by a decision in November to cut production.
OPEC agreed in November its first oil output cuts since 2008 after Saudi Arabia accepted “a big hit” on its production and dropped its demand that arch-rival Iran slash output.
“The council (of ministers)…asserted the importance of stability and coordination and increased cooperation between member states and commitment to implement the agreement to cut production reached last November,” the cabinet said in a statement carried by state news agency SPA.
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - A Sacramento animal shelter is seeking supplies and cash donations to care for nearly 300 rabbits taken from a single property.
KTXL-TV reports the bunnies are of varying ages and not available for adoption because they are part of an investigation.
Folsom Police Department Det. Donald Rowberry says officers were responding to a separate call when they looked over a fence and spotted about 100 rabbits. The officers called for backup and found many more bunnies hopping in unsanitary living conditions.
Folsom city code allows only two rabbits per home. The Sacramento SPCA received 286 from the home on Friday.
The shelter needs small litter boxes, small ceramic bowls and bunny water bottles, among other items.
The group is calling for rabbit-related help through social media with the hashtag #bunoverload2018.
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…political party member reportedly involved
A man who allegedly snatched the bag of a lady in Good Hope, East Bank Essequibo was this afternoon caught and beaten to death.
The lady whose bag was allegedly stolen is a said to be a member of a political party.
Based on reports received, the suspected thief ran and was cornered near the debris of the house that was set alight just last year by bandits, killing Mohammed and Bibi Munir, two elderly rice farming couple.
Inews understands that the suspected thief known only as Sheriff was hog tied and severely beaten after being caught.
Sources revealed that after beating the suspected robber, persons rushed him to the Leonora Cottage Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
Inews was informed that the woman whose bag was allegedly stolen, among others, are assisting police with the ongoing investigations. (Ramona Luthi)
LOWELL (CBS) – Police are searching for a hit-and-run driver in Lowell who injured a woman on a scooter.
According to the Lowell Sun, a woman was riding a mobility scooter on Middlesex Street Tuesday night.
The woman was hit by a vehicle around 10 p.m. She was flown to a Boston hospital with serious injuries.
The driver did not stop. No arrests have been made.
You’re probably noticing an increase in the number of people getting on flights as you travel out of San Antonio International Airport.
In less than 2 years, 20 new flights have been added to popular destinations and the airport is reporting some huge growth in passenger traffic.
“More than 803,000 in October.”
That’s according to the airport’s Tom Bartlett. He says the October numbers bring the year to sate total up to more than 7.4 million, up 4.5 percent from 2016.
It’s not just people flying through San Antonio. The airport is busy with flights carrying cargo. To the tune of 22 million pounds in October alone.
The numbers are expected to keep growing as the airport is working to bring even more flights next year though specific details will be released later.
The 8.6 percent increase in October marks the 16th straight month the airport can brag about growth in passenger traffic.
People play backgammon in a coffee shop by Istanbul's Bosphorus Strait, Wednesday, June 14, 2017. Turkish media report a significant part of the Black Sea and the Bosphorus has turned turquoise due to phytoplankton. Lefteris Pitarakis AP Photo
Bear watchers at Brooks Falls got a rare treat on July 8, 2007. An enterprising wolf fished out more than a dozen salmon as bears also fished the river.
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MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – The Minnesota Twins announced Wednesday they’ve placed outfielder Byron Buxton on the 10-day disabled list with a left great toe fracture.
Buxton has played in 28 games this season, but is hitting only .156 with four doubles, four RBI and five stolen bases.
He’s being replaced on the 25-man roster by pitcher Aaron Slegers, who was recalled from Class AAA Rochester. He’s made nine starts for the Red Wings and is 5-2 with a 3.27 earned run average. He’s collected 31 strikeouts and eight walks in 55 innings.
What's the magic number for the GWS Giants to maintain a second home in Canberra?
That's the question facing ACT government and Giants officials in the coming years as the AFL club starts negotiations on upgrading and extending a 10-year, $23 million deal.
Callan Ward is a Giants star.
The Giants will start their season in Canberra when they play against the Western Bulldogs at Manuka Oval on Sunday afternoon.
Another sell-out crowd is expected as the men in orange continue to build an impressive supporter base in the capital.
Shares of Tile Shop (TTS +13.1% ) move higher after Q1 results arrive ahead of the consensus estimate of analysts.
Comparable sales were up 4.9% during the quarter.
The company's gross margin rate of 70.3% was down 20 bps from last year's level.
Looking ahead, Tile Shop expects sales of $350M to $370M and EPS of $0.50 to $0.57. Comparable store sales are expected to increase at a low to mid single digit clip.
Previously: Tile Shop Holdings beats by $0.02, beats on revenue (April 18)
Threatening notes aren't the way for residents to express their displeasure. Each year, hundreds contact City Hall to complain about space savers, ratting out neighbors who, they believe, reserve parking spots in violation of city rules.
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Feb 13 Avis Budget Group Inc
* AVIS BUDGET GROUP INC - CO AND TRAVELPORT ANNOUNCED SIGNING OF A NEW, MULTI-YEAR PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — An appeals court says Los Angeles police violated the rights of a man arrested inside Sandra Bullock’s home when they obtained his consent to search his home and recovered illegal automatic firearms.
The 2nd District Court of Appeal ruled Tuesday that police detectives violated Joshua James Corbett’s rights to remain silent during a police interrogation, and his right against an unlawful search of his home. Corbett was arrested in June 2014 inside Bullock’s home, and he has been charged with felony stalking.
Corbett was unarmed at the Oscar winner’s home, but police later found several automatic weapons and illegal tracer ammunition in his home.
A Los Angeles Superior Court judge threw out evidence supporting the weapons charges last year after determining Corbett didn’t give officers permission to search his home.
MADRID (AP) — Catalan President Quim Torra has appointed a Cabinet composed of members not being investigated in a judicial probe into last year's independence bid, paving the way for an end to the seven-month vacuum in the regional government.
Spanish central authorities, who are managing Catalonia directly since separatists passed a unilateral declaration of independence in October, need to publish their names now in an official gazette, ending Madrid's special controls over the prosperous region.
Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy's conservative government refused to publish a previous list of ministerial nominees that included two people in pre-trial custody and two more fighting extradition to Spain from Belgium.
The respite in the Catalan crisis comes as Rajoy faces a parliamentary no-confidence vote Friday following corruption convictions involving members of his ruling Popular Party.
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Seif and Ghadir are deserters of the Syrian army.
They both describe the army as slavery and talk of little food and bad conditions.
One of them said that his monthly salary was around $50.
They both fled to neighbouring Lebanon where they work illegally.
The Ukiah Uke Tones ukulele club will be hosting its first Ukiah Uke Fest on Friday, April 21 from 6 to 9 p.m. and all day Saturday, April 22 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Holy Trinity Church, 640 S. Orchard Ave. in Ukiah. This will be a gathering of ukulele enthusiasts for workshops and play.
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Harrison Ford crash-landed a vintage airplane on a Los Angeles golf course in 2015. Lucy Nicholson / Reuters
He also crash-landed a helicopter in 1999 during a flight lesson in Ventura County, California. And in 2000, Ford’s six-seater Beechcraft Bonanza scraped the runway during an emergency landing at Nebraska’s Lincoln Municipal Airport.
But Ford is revered as an excellent pilot in aviation circles. He has been inducted by the Kiddie Hawk Air Academy as a Living Legend of Aviation.
A witness to Ford’s 2015 Santa Monica crash told NBC News that Ford “
saved several lives” by rerouting his crash landing to the Penmar Golf Course to avoid a tract of suburban homes.
NBC News asked Ford’s representatives for comment but didn’t immediately get a formal response.
See more on NBC’s Nightly News.
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The peer support group gives people the opportunity to meet with others who understand some of what they are going through. Run by a facilitator, the sessions offer a chance to ask questions, get information and share experiences in a safe and supportive environment.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - FABASOFT AG:
* DGAP-ADHOC: FABASOFT AG: FABASOFT AG RESOLVES CASH CAPITAL INCREASE
* ‍SHARE CAPITAL OF FABASOFT AG IS TO BE INCREASED BY UP TO EUR 1,000,000 AGAINST CASH CONTRIBUTIONS​
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Media firm NDTV has said its board will soon meet to consider potential sale of certain strategic assets by its subsidiary. “The board meeting of the company is being convened to consider, inter alia, potential sale of certain strategic assets by certain material subsidiary(ies) of the company,” NDTV said in a BSE filing.
NDTV, however, did not elaborate on the assets the company will consider for sale or the date of the board meeting. The stock of NDTV closed 0.49 per cent higher at Rs 72.15 on the BSE.
“The trading window for dealing in the securities of the company will remain closed from April 17, 2017 till the conclusion of 48 hours from the date of the board meeting,” the company said in the filing. Currently, NDTV operates NDTV India, NDTV 24×7, NDTV Profit/NDTV Prime, lifestyle channel NDTV Good Times and e-commerce verticals.
The firm posted a revenue of Rs 90.50 crore and a net loss of Rs 15.83 crore in December quarter.
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BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (AP)  A 6-foot-long boa constrictor reported loose in Binghamton, New York, has been found  beneath the owner's kitchen sink.
A Facebook post by the Broome County Humane Society on behalf of the owner said the pet snake escaped its enclosure earlier this week and was last seen near the high school. The county office of emergency services issued a statement Tuesday saying people should "exercise caution and keep small children and small animals away" if they came across the snake.
But on Wednesday morning, the reptile's owner told local media that Bella the boa had apparently never left his apartment building and was found safe in his kitchen.
Red-tailed boa constrictors eat small mammals, killing their prey by squeezing them to death. They're typically docile as pets.
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In a preview clip of an interview set to air on Fox News Channel’s Tuesday broadcast of “Fox & Friends,” President Donald Trump said Presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama were “outplayed” by North Korea.
Trump said, “I don’t want to telegraph what I’m doing or what I’m thinking. I’m not like other administrations, where they say we’re going to do this in four weeks. It doesn’t work that way. We’ll see what happens. I hope things work out well. I hope there’s going to be peace, but they’ve been talking with this gentleman for a long time. You read Clinton’s book and he said, ‘Oh, we made such a great peace deal’ and it was a joke. You look at different things over the years with President Obama. Everybody has been outplayed. They’ve all been outplayed by this gentleman and we’ll see what happens. I just don’t telegraph my moves.”
(h/t The Hill)
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NDP MLA Nicole Rancourt introduced legislation for 18-month parental leave, but the government has its own plan for the fall.
Explore the complex world of Trust. Hit the red carpet of the World Premiere with the cast and crew for an inside look.
Sloane Stephens on modeling: "Trying to maintain your composure with waves and sand flowing was wild. I have so much respect for all of the models of the world."
WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington DC police: 2 arrests made related to violence outside Turkish ambassador's residence during Erdogan visit.
Orlando Brown Released His Own Sextape
Your favorite freak Orlando Brown has started 2017 with a nasty bang!
The former teen-star leaked his own sextape last night which has had the internet collectively gagging on its own vomit for hours. We won’t post the crackish freaky flick here but we’re sure you can find it on your own.
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TORONTO — Canada's main stock index ticked higher at late morning, helped by broad-based gains on the Toronto market led by the health care and technology sectors.
The S&P/TSX composite index was up 39.93 points to 16,303.09, after 90 minutes of trading.
In New York, Wall Street markets were closed for the U.S. July 4 holiday.
The Canadian dollar was trading at 76.01 cents US, down from an average value of 76.02 cents US Tuesday.
A man accused of second degree murder during a white nationalist rally in Virginia has been denied bail by a judge, the Associated Press reports.
James Fields of Maumee, Ohio was charged with second degree murder after he allegedly drove his car into a crowd of counter-protestors during the Unite the Right rally on Saturday in Charlottesville, Virginia.
More on this as it develops.
press release: Catch the high-altitude action as a team of leading ultra-marathon runners (Ben Clark, Timothy Olson, Anna Frost and Chris Ord) journey to Bhutan to set a speed record on the world's hardest trek in “The Snowman Trek.” The result is an incredible shared accomplishment across 188.5 miles of foreboding landscapes, resulting in a once in a lifetime adventure. Following the feature content, attendees will view an exclusive Q&A with the athletes, along with behind-the-scenes footage.
Presented by Fathom Events and Blue Fox Entertainment, “The Snowman Trek” will be shown in more than 350 select movie theaters on Thursday, May 17 at 7:00 p.m. (local time).
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Man: I want to lodge a complaint against Dilbert. He called me a "resource." I find that offensive. Boss: Then he offended one of the resources. CEO: You're right. He does sound like a natural leader.
On Friday, Kelly broke down in tears while reading a letter to the court, calling her arrests in relation to Knight's case a "humbling" and "humiliating" experience. She pleaded with Sortino to think about her 8-year-old son, who will be without both parents if she and Knight remain incarcerated. Kelly also said her father died of cancer shortly before she was arrested on the probation violation in December.
Award Given To Hampden Academy Teacher
A Hampden academy teacher has been awarded a fellowship to help prepare students to be better global citizens…
the national education association has named Michelle Metzler as one of forty-eight educators in this year’s class of global learning fellows.
her focus will be on lesson plans on world issues for all grade levels.
MONTREAL — The self-styled Prince of Pot has pleaded guilty to trafficking cannabis and will pay a $5,000 fine.
The charge against Marc Emery stemmed from the opening of Cannabis Culture boutiques in Montreal in December 2016.
Two other charges of possession and conspiracy were dropped.
The prosecution says it's an appropriate sentence that was negotiated over months.
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A Barrie man accused in the murder of a father and son in 2016 was back in court on Tuesday.
Robert Twiss sat handcuffed in the prisoner’s box listening to the evidence against him during the preliminary hearing. The evidence presented during the hearing can’t be disclosed because of a publication ban.
Twiss is charged with first-degree murder in the deaths of a father and son, indignity to a body and flight from police.
Police say 73-year-old Allan Mallinson and his 39-year-old son, Matthew Mallinson, were found four to five days after they were killed in their Eden Drive home in January 2016. They were stabbed to death.
Twiss was arrested as he walked shirtless along Shanty Bay Road. He allegedly fled from the OPP earlier in the night.
A judge will decided if the evidence presented in Tuesday’s hearing can be used in the actual trial.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Royals activated All-Star catcher Salvador Perez and outfielder Alex Gordon from the disabled list and put them in the lineup for Tuesday night's series opener against the Brewers.
Perez has been out all season after straining a ligament in his left knee while carrying bags up a flight of stairs in his home. He was behind the plate and batting cleanup against Milwaukee.
Gordon tore the labrum in his left hip on April 9. He was in left field and batting seventh.
The Royals also recalled left-hander Eric Stout from Triple-A Omaha to provide bullpen help. They cleared roster space by putting right-hander Justin Grimm on the DL with lower back stiffness and sending catcher Cam Gallagher and outfielder Paulo Orlando to the Storm Chasers.
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Repair crews spent most of the day Wednesday trying to get water out of the basement of the Chilton County Courthouse.
Allen Caton, chairman of the county commission, says part of the problem was the failure of some pumps, which is supposed to prevent this from happening.
The flood damaged part of the 911 call center, however, officials stress operations have not been interrupted.
"The main thing is getting it dried out. We've got most of the water up now. But most of the main thing is getting the carpet dried up and see if we have to change those out,” said Caton.
May 2 Temona Inc :
* Says it plans to issue new shares via private placement and will raise totaling 101.6 million yen, with subscription date on May 9 and payment date on May 10
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Music fans in Chaffee County know Toby Dunn as the talented lead guitarist of local bands like The Groove Farmers and Salida Din. The reputation is well-deserved, and classic rock fans often remark how accurately Dunn and his Ibanez guitar emulate the guitar tracks of wide-ranging classic rock songs.
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - Franklin Resources Inc:
* FRANKLIN RESOURCES, INC. ANNOUNCES MONTH-END ASSETS UNDER MANAGEMENT
* FRANKLIN RESOURCES - PRELIMINARY MONTH-END AUM OF $753.2 BILLION AT NOV 30 VERSUS $750.7 BILLION AT OCT 31 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
SARASOTA COUNTY-Endangered sea turtles are taking up temporary residence here on the Suncoast.
Mote Marine Laboratory says they received 10 baby Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles from the New England Aquarium.
The Kemp’s Ridley turtles are cold stunned from being exposed to cold water for long periods of time.
Mote scientists are treating them from the effects, including bacterial or fungal pneumonia.
Mote Rehab and Medical Care Coordinator Lynne Byrd says the sea turtles start their life in the Gulf Stream near Mexico and are carried up north before making their way back to Mexico to nest.
Byrd says they’re endangered because they reproduce during a specific time and place where they are exposed.
“They nest in only one beach in Mexico and they nest in the daytime. So that really makes them more vulnerable to predators and depredations with people.”
Byrd says they will nurture the Kemp’s Ridley for a couple of months and release them off the east coast of Florida.
Financial website How Much looked at some of America's most popular stocks in 2007 to find out how much a $1,000 investment in each would be worth now. Turns out, coffee was a good bet: An investment of $1,000 in Starbucks in 2007 would be worth $4,687 as of October 31 this year, or more than four times as much.
Of the companies it examined, Starbucks's performance fell short of only Apple, Amazon and the big winner, Netflix. An initial $1,000 investment in Netflix grew to a whopping $51,966 over that time period, according to How Much.
In the graphic below, the blue dots are equivalent to a $1,000 initial investment, and the pink dots equal the investment's current total value.
"The larger the pink circle, the more your investment is worth," How Much notes. "If the pink fits inside the blue, then you lost money. The [graphic] assumes that you took any dividend paid out in cash and did not reinvest into the company by buying more stock."
Major business and economic events scheduled for Thursday:
All times are Eastern.
WASHINGTON — Labor Department releases fourth-quarter productivity data, 8:30 a.m.
WASHINGTON — Institute for Supply Management releases its manufacturing index for January, 10 a.m.
WASHINGTON — Freddie Mac, the mortgage company, releases weekly mortgage rates, 10 a.m.
WASHINGTON — Commerce Department releases construction spending for December, 10 a.m.
DETROIT — Automakers release vehicle sales for January.
United Parcel Service Inc. reports quarterly financial results before the market opens.
Alphabet Inc. reports quarterly financial results after the market closes.
Amazon.com Inc. reports quarterly financial results after the market closes.
Visa Inc. Inc. reports quarterly financial results after the market closes.
Apple Inc. reports quarterly financial results after the market closes.
× Police searching for missing 16-year-old Oklahoma City girl
OKLAHOMA CITY – Police are searching for a missing Oklahoma City teenager.
Authorities say 16-year-old Alexis Paige Townsend was last seen at her home in far south Oklahoma City on August 3rd.
The teen reportedly left the house after having an argument with a family member.
She has not been seen since.
If you know of her whereabouts, please call 911 immediately.
Polly’s Catfish Tournament
Last Updated: March 19, 2018 at 10:52 am
The Polly’s 2nd annual Catfish Tournament will be held April 28. The format is two-man teams for a fee of $100. Big Fish entry is $25 and is optional. There is a 100 percent payback for the latter.
You do not have to launch that day from Polly’s, but you must check back in at Polly’s. First and second places will be awarded based on a maximum weight of four live catfish. Rod and reel only, no trout or bush lines. Fish will be checked.
The first boat will be out at 6 a.m. All teams must be back by 4 p.m. for weigh-in at 4:30 p.m.
Registration deadline is 10 p.m. April 27 at Polly’s Campground and Restaurant.
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Fowler (knee) is starting in right field and hitting sixth Wednesday against the Brewers.
A couple days ago it seemed that he may need a DL stint, but things started trending in the right direction and Fowler will only end up missing three games with the knee issue. The Cardinals have five outfielders who either deserve somewhat regular playing time or, like in Fowler's case, are being paid too much to be relegated to a bench role, so they should continue with rotation that results in Fowler sitting a couple times each week.
Terrence Brett plans to travel to Mexico and Greece; bought ticket in Chilliwack
An Abbotsford man is $675,000 richer after scratching a Set for Life ticket.
Terrence Brett had returned home from grocery shopping when he scratched his Set for Life ticket. When he discovered won $675,000, he left the groceries on the kitchen counter and headed straight out to a retailer to check the ticket.
“When I got home, my wife was a little annoyed that I left the kitchen in a mess,” Brett said in a press release. “But I made up for it when I told her I had won big and that we were now ‘Set for Life.’”
Brett plans to do more travelling with his wife, starting with trips to Mexico and eventually Greece.
“My wife and I love to travel,” he said. “This win means we can splurge and stay in nicer hotels and experience more excursions.”
Brett purchased his winning Set for Life ticket at Petro-Canada, located on Yarrow Central Road in Chilliwack.
SANTA CLARITA – A 32-year-old man from Lancaster was killed Sunday when his vehicle crashed into a fence and a pole next to Sierra Highway east of Santa Clarita.
No name was released, as investigators worked to notify his family.
The crash was reported around 2:42 a.m. Sunday, April 22, at 15112 Sierra Highway, according to California Highway Patrol Officer Patrick Kimball. That location is about midway between Canyon Country and Agua Dulce.
The man was driving a 2015 Chevrolet Malibu and no one else was in it. He had been driving south at the time of the crash, the CHP reported.
The coroner was requested to come to the scene around 3:16 a.m., Kimball said.
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Political parties in Congo signed a deal late Saturday that calls for President Joseph Kabila to leave power after an election that now will be held by the end of next year instead of mid-2018 as his party originally proposed. The New Year's Eve agreement comes after months of unrest that left dozens dead and threatened to further destabilize the vast Central African nation with a painful history of dictatorship and civil war.
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Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif’s wife Kulsoom Nawaz, who is currently undergoing treatment for lymphoma, has been discharged from hospital.Kulsoom was admitted to the Harley Street clinic in an emergency Sunday morning and discharged after 10 hours. Her sons, Hasan and Hussain Nawaz, had brought her to the hospital.
On March 6, doctors treating the former prime minister’s wife had noted the reappearance of tumour nodes.
Kulsoom has been undergoing chemotherapy in London after being diagnosed with lymphoma — a cancer of the lymph nodes in the middle of last year. She underwent a total of six chemotherapy sessions and three surgeries during the past seven months.
After a series of scans last week, doctors detected the resurgence of the tumour, and a team of doctors will now decide on further surgery along with strong radiotherapy treatment. The former premier’s wife was diagnosed with the disease by British doctors on August 22, 2017.—INP
Beckwith excelled in Monday's joint practice with the Jaguars, Joe Kania of the team's official site reports.
The rookie from LSU also stood out in last Friday's preseason opener against the Bengals, and with starter Devante Bond now sidelined with a leg injury, he has a golden opportunity to potentially vault his second-year teammate altogether for the starting strongside linebacker job. Beckwith recorded an interception early in the session and subsequently got his hands on another pass, which ended up being intercepted by Jonathan Moxey. If Beckwith continues to flash in practices and preseason contests, the combination of his stout frame (6-foot-3, 247 pounds) and sideline-to-sideline speed could prove too much to keep off the field.
April 10 US Concrete Inc:
* U.S. Concrete acquires aggregates operation in new jersey
* US Concrete Inc- acquisition will have an immediate positive impact on our operating results
* US Concrete - in connection with deal, was assigned long-term lease with South Jersey Port Corp for export dock located about 6 miles from aggregates operation Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Russia Railways picks banks for possible Eurobond - source
MOSCOW, Feb 15 Russian Railways has picked J.P. Morgan and VTB Capital, part of Russia's second-biggest bank VTB, to arrange investor meetings for a possible dollar-demoninated Eurobond offering, a financial market source told Reuters on Wednesday.
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Cucumbers will keep your skin looking its best. Flickr / Stacey Spensley
Serving a crunchy cucumber salad with dinner is an easy way to incorporate this hydrating veggie into your diet, plus the magnesium and potassium in cucumbers keeps your skin looking healthy.
DWR Opens Bids For Oroville Spillway Repair
The Department of Water Resources (DWR) opened bids submitted by three contractors to repair the Oroville spillway. The bids are for work to implement DWR’s Oroville spillway recovery plan so a system is in place by November 1, 2017 that can safely accommodate next winter’s weather.
The bids were reviewed by DWR for accuracy and completeness over the weekend. DWR expects to award the work as soon as this week.
The contractors, their state and their bid amounts are as follows:
• Kiewit Infrastructure West Co. (CA): $275,443,850
• Barnard Ames JV (MT): $276,965,690
• Oroville Dam Constructors (CA): $344,129,100
DWR’s engineer’s estimate of $220,100,000 for the work was also released.
A notice to begin work will be issued within days of awarding the contract. The bids will not be made public, as they contain design information that is considered “critical energy/electric infrastructure information” by federal regulators and could cause a security risk if released.
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) – Richmond officials have paid more than $138,000 to the Washington Redskins for the privilege of hosting the NFL team’s training camp this year.The annual payment by the Richmond Economic Development Authority is on top of the $11 million that the authority and the city spent to build the team’s training facility.The team requires Richmond to contribute $500,000 a year to defray some of the costs associated with practicing about 115 miles south of the Redskins’ regular facility in Ashburn. Richmond officials hoped the contribution to be covered by sponsorships and other services including meals and transportation.The payment is lower than in past years, and officials with the authority tell The Richmond Times-Dispatch that they hope to continue reducing the amount they have to give the team.
Conference tournament basketball action continues to roll on for teams in the area.
The Franklin Lady Panthers take on Pisgah tonight in second round action.
For Smoky Mountain, the Lady Mustangs will be taking the hardwood tonight, in their second round matchup as they take on Tuscola.
The Cherokee Girls have advanced to the Smoky Mountain Conference Tournament Final, which will be tipping off on Friday evening. The Cherokee Boys have a game in the second round tonight against Rosman.
Migos showed up to a NASCAR event recently and had to teach Fox Sports reporter Michael Waltrip how to dab. We don’t know what his version was, but it was definitely tragic.
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MONTREAL — The Teamsters Canada Rail Conference says it has reached a tentative agreement with Canadian Pacific Railway to end a strike hours after it began.
The parties also reached a deal for the Kootenay Valley Railway.
Full operations at both railways are set to resume Thursday morning across Canada.
More to come.
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis is looking to the Middle East and North Africa for broader contributions and new ideas to fight Islamic extremism as the Trump administration fleshes out its counterterrorism strategy.
His trip to the region this week includes stops with longstanding allies Israel and Saudi Arabia, and new partners like Djibouti.
As the administration enhances its efforts, Mattis has made a point of consulting counterparts around the world. His goals include expanding the American-led coalition against the Islamic State group in Iraq and Syria, but also combatting al-Qaida. Its Yemen branch is posing particular worry as it uses ungoverned spaces in the Arab world’s poorest country to plan attacks on the U.S.
The Pentagon has said Mattis will be discussing ways to “defeat extremist terror organizations.”
A Biscoe man is accused of a sex crime against a child.
Robbie Lynn Shaw, 37, was arrested by the Brunswick County Sheriff's Office on Friday and charged with indecent liberties with a child.
According to an arrest warrant, the alleged incident took place on Aug. 10.
He was booked under a $25,000 bond.
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Open-records disclosures can no longer include information on cybersecurity plans and vulnerabilities in Michigan.
Gov. Rick Snyder signed legislation Monday that allows for the exclusion of cybersecurity information shared with Michigan State Police and other government bodies. The changes cleared the Legislature in a bill sponsored by Republican Rep. Brandt Iden of Oshtemo earlier this month.
Supporters have said the exemption reassures companies that sensitive information shared with officials in the event of a security breach does not surface in public-records requests under Michigan's Freedom of Information Act.
The exclusion also applies to requests that could trigger future security breaches. The Michigan Press Association opposes the curtailment, saying it allows for excessive exemption-taking.
Last week, the state announced that a recent audit found phishing vulnerabilities among its public employees.
CNN's Fareed Zakaria gives his take on why President Trump's aides contacting senior Russian officials is not technically illegal, but more a political story.
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A new report says peregrine falcons are making a comeback in southeastern Michigan.
The state Department of Natural Resources and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service say the region’s population has grown from five young birds introduced in 1987 to 15 nesting pairs that reared 30 young birds last year.
The peregrine falcon is still an endangered species in the state, although it’s been removed from the federal list.
The population became imperiled as the pesticide DDT accumulated in the falcons and made their eggs fragile.
The report says there were 54 peregrine falcon nest sites across Michigan in 2016.
Peregrines are crow-sized birds with prominent cheek marks on either side of their head. They feed on smaller birds and can reach speeds of 180 mph when diving at prey.
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Rizzoli and Isles feel like real people, and readers who are fans of either the book series or the former TV show know there's an emotional angle to the proceedings and care about everything that happens to the duo.
In "I Know a Secret," a woman in her early twenties who worked on independent and low-budget horror films is murdered in her bed. When another body shows up — a man around the same age — Isles realizes there must be a connection. The evidence suggests otherwise, but Rizzoli knows to trust Isles' instincts. They soon learn that the two victims knew each other when they were children and went to the same after-school daycare. The three people who ran it were prosecuted and imprisoned for doing horrible things to the children in their care. Rizzoli and Isles realize that one of them has recently been released from jail.
Greek industrial output rose 0.5 percent in October compared to the same month a year earlier, after an upwardly revised 3.2 percent increase in September, statistics service ELSTAT said on Monday.
Looking at index components, manufacturing production fell 0.3 percent from the same month last year, while mining output increased 12.1 percent. Electricity production increased 1 percent. [Reuters]
Author and Fox News Channel host Melissa Francis talks about the headlines and her new book Lessons from the Prairie. Melissa Francis (061417)
WASHINGTON, April 24 (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday he had very frank discussions with U.S. President Donald Trump on the Iran nuclear agreement and believes the two countries should begin work to forge a new accord to address concerns about Tehran.
Macron told a news conference that four issues needed to be addressed: including blocking any Iranian nuclear activity until 2025, putting an end to Iranian ballistic missile activity and finding a political solution to contain Iran in the region.
"This is the only way to bring about stability," Macron told a news conference with Trump. (Reporting by Jeff Mason Writing by David Alexander Editing by Alistair Bell)
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Potawatomi Hotel & Casino 1721 W. Canal St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53233
Dr. Sandeep Jain, Professor at the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of Illinois at Chicago, is conducting a research study (IRB#2014-0371) on Dry Eye Disease.
You may be eligible if you:
1. Are 40-65 years old
2. Do not have history of eye conditions, diseases or LASIK surgery
3. Are not using any eye drops, including artificial tears
Study Includes:
1. Full Dry eye examination (includes eye pressure measurements and slit- lamp examination)
2. Blood Draw
3. Tear fluid Collection
Participants will be compensated for their time. No referrals are needed for participation and health insurance will not be billed. This study involves one visit with a time commitment of approximately 2 hours.
To schedule a visit, email ogvhd@uic.edu or call 312-918-0900
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The new map gives Democrats a good chance to win half of the 18 House seats. Last week, they celebrated picking up a Republican seat when Conor Lamb claimed victory in a special election for a seat in southwestern Pennsylvania. Republicans have not conceded that race as final provisional ballots are counted.
Event time: Happy Hour at 5pm Music starts at 6pm
Jazz in the Park is Milwaukee’s favorite free, outdoor, summer music series, featuring an eclectic lineup of jazz, big band, funk, R & B, reggae, blues and more. Performers come from across town or across the country. Concerts take place Thursday evenings, 5pm-9pm from June 1 through August 31st, in Cathedral Square Park. Music starts at 6pm, but stop by early for Jazz in the Park Happy Hour and get great drink specials from 5-6pm! We love dogs, but ask that you please leave your little furry friends at home during Jazz in the Park.
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Tobi Bakre, a former Big Brother Naija: Double Wahala contestant, has released episode two of his new vlog. "Tobi Live."
Official description of the episode by Tobi Bakre
On Episode 2 of #TobiLive, I sat with fashion and style consultants, Denola Grey and Gabriel Balogun, to discuss the business of looking good.
They say, "First appearances matter". Is this true? Does how you dress determine how you're approached? Should you care a bit more about physical appearance? We shared some thoughts on this episode
The second episode comes weeks after Tobi launched his YouTube channel with an episode that discusses social media trolls, featuring YouTubers Elozonam and The Delphinator.
Other Big Brother Naija contestants who launched a YouTube channel after participating in the reality show include Uriel, Bisola and Lolu.
Tobi is the second runner-up of the second season of the Big Brother Naija show.
When Jen found out her husband needed a kidney transplant she wanted to give him one of hers but they weren't a match.
Then they heard about a scheme that could save his life.
Jen and Elliot's story is featured in #Hospital at 21:00 on Wednesday 15 Feb on BBC Two.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Gma Holdings Inc
* HY net income of 1.49 million pesos, up 409 percent
* Revenues for first semester of 2017 2.36 million pesos versus last year’s 1.04 million pesos Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Some lines are blocked between East Croydon and Redhill after a person has been hit by a train, National Rail said.
Train services running through these stations may be cancelled or delayed by up to 90 minutes.
We will bring you updates on this as we get them.
Keep up to date with the latest news from around the county via the free Get Surrey app.
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The Trumbull Library, 33 Quality St., is offering the following business and career programs. Visit trumbullct-library.org for more details or to register online, or call 203-452-5197.
Business — Thursday, Feb. 8: S.P.A.R.K Your Sales. Sales Support Systems don’t have to be frustrating. In this lively and engaging presentation, sales systems support guru Cynthia Cavoto of Firebrand Social Media, will share powerful strategies to SPARK your sales to grow your business. Free. Details online. Register. Check-in/network, 6 p.m.; presentation 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Careers — Evening Career Workshop, Thursday, Feb. 22. Platform to Employment (P2E). A WorkPlace opportunity. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Looking for a job? Exhausted unemployment benefits? If you live in CT, P2E can help you return to work. Dedicated career coaches provide a support system and career development tools. Successful graduates will enter into paid work experience. Led by Joel Zaremby. Free. Register. Details online.
The guys spend a couple segments discussing and debating the rules of what constitutes a catch in the NFL after Adam Thielen’s play Sunday. We also have Stuff You Should Know About are our first song of the new Songs By The Yule Log holiday album!
There is no shortage of Hudson Valley high schools that are among the best for athletes in New York, according to a new list released by Niche.com.
The website analyzes data sets and reviews to produce rankings, report cards and profiles for schools, colleges and places to live.
The 2018 rankings are “based on student and parent reviews of athletics, student participation in athletics, and the number of sports offered at the school,” the website says.
Here are the Hudson Valley schools that were ranked highest, with links to each school's profile:
To view the complete New York rankings, click here.
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The Boston Marathon is one of the biggest marathons in the country. Not to mention it’s set right in the heart of one of the busiest cities.
You probably already know that Boston is a walking town. There’s an entire walking trail of the city. Between the trains, buses, and cars there are a lot of people that walk. Plus there is a constant flow of tourists.
During the Boston Marathon, the streets are closed down for runners, however there are still places where people need to cross, like Beacon Street. So how does that work?
Let’s just say the marathon volunteers have it down to a science. There’s a whole team of people who shift the runners to the other side of the street so people can cross. There are also giant arrow signs letting the runner know exactly where to go, so that there’s no confusion. It’s really pretty cool to watch in action.
Columbus State Community College, OH -- Moody's assigns initial A1 to Columbus State Community College's (OH) proposed Series 2018A bonds; outlook stable
March 19(Reuters) - Recomm Co Ltd
* Says it plans to issue 1.7 million new shares, at the price of 289 yen per share, through private placement, to raise 500.3 million yen in total
* Payment date on April 4
* Proceeds to be mainly used for M&A fund
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2019: Atiku speaks on ‘desperation’ to become Nigeria’s president
Atiku Abubakar, former Vice President, on Tuesday declared that he was not desperate to become Nigeria’s president in 2019. The Waziri of Adamawa said this during an interview with BBC Hausa morning programme. He noted that if Nigerians could follow his political antecedent, they would not see him as a desperate politician. According to Abubakar, […]
2019: Atiku speaks on ‘desperation’ to become Nigeria’s president
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Dick Spears happy to buy 1951 International Harvester pickup on the spot 60 years ago.“It’s been all over this part of the country,” he says. “I drove it for years and years and it always started. It has the roomiest cab on the road.”“He loves his old truck more than anything,” teased his wife, Betty.Spears spotted the International one day when he stopped to look at a Ford pickup on his way to work at the Wichita Boeing plant in 1956. (Video by Mike Berry / kansas.com)
The Athens metro’s Panepistimio station will be closed on Tuesday from 4.30 p.m. as members of leftist groups have arranged a rally to express solidarity with Syrian Kurds in Afrin who have come under attack by Turkish forces.
The demonstration is being organized by the far-left Popular Unity party together with organizations representing Kurds living in Greece.
Trains will not stop at Panepistimio station for the remainder of the day.
Meanwhile, leftist demonstrators staged a protest on Monday at the Turkish Airlines desk at Thessaloniki’s international airport in opposition to the Turkish assault on the Kurdish enclave of Afrin in northern Syria.
The protesters scattered leaflets before departing peacefully.
Police say it's the heartbreaking cycle of addiction. Drug dependent parents allegedly robbed stores to feed their habits with their baby in tow.
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LIBERTYVILLE, Ill. – Some wild moments on the field during a children’s baseball game in Illinois.
Libertyville Firefighters tweeted a video of a dust devil whipping up, and said, “We had a slight tornado delay at the Libertyville Memorial Day Travel Baseball Tournament.”
The Washington Post reported that Mike Weaver, a lieutenant for the Libertyville Fire Department, is the one who posted the video. He was there on Saturday watching his son play ball when it happened. You hear him on the video saying, “tornado timeout.”
Weaver said the dust devil lasted just a couple of minutes and then was gone.
Probably the 66th Pulitzer Prize for @washingtonpost https://t.co/2tQUL6d3xx — Libertyville Firefighters (@IAFFLocal3892) May 30, 2018
Manager Bruce Bochy said Cain will start Wednesday's game against the Marlins, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
The Giants will need an extra starter this week after Sunday's doubleheader, so Cain, who was shifted to the bullpen at the beginning of August, will reenter the rotation to make a spot start Wednesday. The 32-year-old, who compiled a 5.38 ERA and 1.67 WHIP through 20 starts earlier in the season, will likely return to a relief role following Wednesday's outing.
× Duluth-Superior shipping season expected to open Tuesday
DULUTH, Minn. — Officials say the expected departures of six vessels this week will mark the star of the 2018 commercial shipping season in the Twin Ports of Duluth, Minnesota, and Superior, Wisconsin.
The Duluth Seaway Port Authority says departure times are hard to pinpoint, but the first two vessels plan to leave their winter berths on Tuesday. They include a tug, as well as a freighter that will head for Two Harbors to load iron ore. Four other ore boats are expected to leave Thursday and Friday.
Once loaded, the ore boats will proceed across Lake Superior toward Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, to await the opening of the Soo Locks at 12:01 a.m. on Sunday. Duluth-Superior could see its first arrivals a day or two later, depending on ice conditions.
Applications are being invited for a consultant to undertake an assessment for the development of a youth court.
According to an advertisement in the last Sunday Stabroek, the initiative is a partnership of the Office of the Chancellor of the Judiciary and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).
The complete terms of reference can be found at www.unicef.org/guyana/about 12401.html .
Applications have to be submitted by email by January 16, 2017 to vacancyguyanasuriname@unicef.org.
On Monday (Dec. 11), Florida Georgia Line unveiled plans for their property in Nashville’s trendy Hillsboro Village neighborhood.
Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard announced the purchase of two office buildings at 1910 21st Avenue South in 2015, and they plan to make it a multi-use compound that will be the home of their publishing company Tree Vibez Music, their new Meet + Greet meeting/event space and the Tribe Kelley Trading Post retail store.
Opening Jan. 2, Meet + Greet offers five different meeting spaces, several seating arrangements and amenities that include food and beverage. Tribe Kelley Trading Post is open now and offers items from the Tribe Kelley fashion line. Founded in 2015, Tree Vibez Music is home to hitmakers Corey Crowder, James McNair, Cameron Montgomery, RaeLynn, Daniel Ross and Jordan Schmidt.
Their multi-level entertainment venue FGL House opened in June 2017. A fourth album from BMLG Records is in the works.
FILE- In this Feb. 13, 2017, file photo, National Security Adviser Michael Flynn in the east Room of the White House in Washington for a joint news conference with President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin T... Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois is referring to the intelligence community assessment that Russia meddled in the Nov. 8 election to help Trump beat Democrat Hillary Clinton. Durbin said on the Senate floor Tuesday that the resignation of Michael Flynn, Trump's national security adviser, shows the need to examine the role that Russia has played in the election and the contacts that occurred with Russia as the Obama administration imposed sanctions on Moscow.
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Mediterranean custom home built in 2007, 08 in the coveted Preston Hollow area of Dallas. Surrounded by $2 million plus new construction homes and numerous private schools. Situated on an oversized corner lot, 110 by 146. Wide open floor plan, stone floors and gorgeous sweeping staircase. Soaring ceilings throughout. Exec office, library with separate entrance. Rare first floor media room.The home offers 6 living areas for entertaining, an elevator, a 6th bedroom or a mother-in-law private guest suite with private patio. Mstr suite with fireplace, sitting area, coffee bar and his hers closets.The backyard saltwater pool offers a spa and water features, large covered patio and separate grassy play area.
ITHACA, N.Y. — Chris Lewis scored 17 points and Harvard came from four-points down in the final minutes to pull out a 76-73 win at Cornell in an Ivy League battle Saturday night.
The Crimson, the preseason Ivy League favourite, remains a game back of unbeaten conference leader Penn.
Stone Gettings hit two free throws with 4:43 to put the Big Red up by four, 66-62, but Lewis made two free throws and Danilo Djuricic hit a 3 with 3:09 left to put Harvard in front, 67-66.
Jack Gordon got Cornell even with the first of two free throws, but Seth Towns drilled a 3 with 2:25 remaining and from there Justin Bassey, Christian Juzang and Corey Johnson each hit a pair of free throws to preserve the win.
March 30 Basler Ag
* Reports annual forecast for 2017: the company expects strong growth in 2017
* Expects sales revenues to increase to 120 - 130 million euros in fiscal year 2017
* Company assumes to generate incoming orders of more than 50 million euros in Q1
* On earnings side, company plans a pre-tax return rate of 13 - 15 pct depending on sales development for 2017
* Incoming orders in first three months developed significantly above expectations and above strategic growth target of 15 pct Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (WHDH) — A large crowd gathered in front of Cambridge City Hall Monday for a unity rally in the wake of the deadly violence in Charlottesville, Virginia.
People held hands and carried signs condemning Neo-Nazis and white supremacy during the peaceful rally.
Cambridge resident Alexander Sender is one of the organizers of a “Free Speech Rally” on Saturday at the Boston Common. Sender said the message of his rally is about preserving free speech for Americans.
“They should be able to express whatever their opinions are,” said Sender. “We all have an opinion, we’re all entitled to it. We should all be able to share our opinions and beliefs, whatever they are, in this country.”
Sender said his group applied for a permit from the city but have not heard back yet.
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North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth and the Town Board recently hosted a breakfast for interns working in the town this summer. The breakfast took place on July 20 at Town Hall in Manhasset.
The town currently has 24 interns working in various departments including: Town Board, Town Attorney, Comptroller, Supervisor’s Office, Information and Technology, Human Resources and the Town Clerk’s office.
The intern breakfast is held annually to demonstrate the appreciation the town has for all the hard work the interns do.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Inspired Entertainment Inc:
* Q1 LOSS PER SHARE $0.20‍​
* INSPIRED ENTERTAINMENT, INC. REPORTS STRONG FIRST QUARTER 2018 RESULTS
* Q1 REVENUE ROSE 16.1 PERCENT TO $31.4 MILLION
* INSPIRED ENTERTAINMENT - MAINTAINS OUTLOOK OF ADJUSTED EBITDA FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2018 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
MIAMI BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) - A cocktail bar in Miami Beach earned top honors from a renowned food and drink website.
Broken Shaker in the Freehand Hotel was ranked the best bar by The Daily Meal.
The poolside bar topped the list of 150 establishments across the country.
The site highlighted the venue for its romantic atmosphere and unique menu.
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Friday, February 2nd was a sad day for the music industry as the former lead singer of The Temptations, Dennis Edwards passed away. The original Temptation, Otis Williams spoke to Donne Simpson and Tony Perkins about the history of Edwards time with the Temps and more.
On Feb. 3rd, Edwards would have turned 75 years-old.
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Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar is urgently travelling to Brazil due to "personal matters", the Brazilian company that manages the footballer's career said on Sunday.
Neymar is "coming to Brazil for personal matters", a source from NN Consultaria told AFP, without specifying whether the player had already arrived in South America or the specific reasons for the trip.
Those looking to get into the holiday spirit while listening to the angelic voices of local community members will want to check out “At Last Noel.” “At Last Noel” is presented by the Community Choir and Orchestra, directed by Doug Temchulla. The event will be held at the Punxsutawney First United Methodist Church on Friday, Dec. 15, and Saturday, Dec, 16, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 17, at 10:45 a.m.
FILE PHOTO: An anti-government demonstrator waves a Greek flag outside the parliament during a protest in Athens, Greece June 15, 2016. REUTERS/Yannis Behrakis/File Photo
ATHENSGreece said on Tuesday it expects to wrap up talks with its foreign creditors on fiscal issues and reforms by May 22 to conclude a crucial bailout review which will open the way for the disbursement of vital loans that the country needs to get to repay debt.
Government spokesman Dimitris Tzanakopoulos also said it wants an agreement on debt relief by then, the day when Eurogroup finance ministers meet in Brussels.
The Greek parliament will legislate on May 16 new measures agreed with international lenders.
(Reporting by Renee Maltezou and Lefteris Papadimas Editing by Jeremy Gaunt)
A woman has been rushed to hospital after being bitten as she tried to get a selfie with a crocodile.
The French tourist was attacked by the reptile at a nature trail in Thailand’s Khao Yai National Park, the Bangkok Post reported.
After posing for the snap, she slipped and the crocodile sank its teeth into her leg, the paper reported.
Park chief Kanchit Srinoppawan told the paper the animal was released into the park back in 2008 but had always evaded capture.
He said: “It’s never attacked anyone before. The incident took place because of a breach of regulations.
“There are clear signs in the area and officials conduct routine patrols in isolated parts.”
The 48-year-old victim is expected to make a full recovery after Sunday’s attack.
Two men playing Pokemon Go at the C.H. Booth Library in Newtown caused a disturbance and were ultimately arrested on drug charges, police said. Officers responded to an interior alarm at 8:55 p.m. June 6 at the library at 25 Main St., police said.
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The London gallery shining a light on neon art
LONDON, June 14 On the flick of a flurry of switches, a studio on a grey industrial estate in East London lights up to reveal hundreds of bright neon artworks.
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Waukesha Rep. Scott Allen pushed back against Sen. Lena Taylor’s resolution to honor 14 prominent black Wisconsin residents, including a candidate for governor.
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Actor and bluegrass singer Steve Martin teams with a pair of fellow Saturday Night Live veterans, Bill Hader and Cecily Strong, in the Steep Canyon Rangers’ new video for “Caroline.”
In the video, Strong and Hader play a freshly broken-up couple that reenters the dating world, with Strong’s
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LOS ANGELES: Model and actress Cara Delevingne stands by her "bold" choice to shave her head as she felt liberated.
"Some would say my tattoos are a risk but they all have such a special meaning to me. Also shaving my head, but I have never felt so strong and so liberated for doing something that seemed so scary," Delevigne told Grazia Magazine.
She says she loves taking risks and is constantly on the hunt for the next thing she can find to challenge herself, reports femalefirst.co.uk.
"I think taking risks and pushing the envelope have been a huge part of my life so far.
I don't like to stay in one place for too long. I'm constantly looking for the next challenge and to better myself.
"Keep asking questions, finding the truth, connecting with people in a deep way and trying to spread joy as much as possible."
Crews are working Monday morning to clean up hundreds of pounds of garbage spilled along the entrance and exit ramp at the 7-11 connector to Interstate 680.
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California Trade Association located in Sacramento is seeking someone with strong knowledge for Advertising, print, digital and social media solutions, great with detail, an amazing attitude, and a passion for selling content and integrated partnerships. 3-5 years experience a plus.
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EAST HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — East Haven firefighters responded to a fire a 3-story home on Gerrish Avenue, early on Monday morning.
The East Haven Fire Department was dispatched to 131 Gerrish Avenue at 3:25 a.m.
Dispatchers say that the fire was under control in about a hour, although investigators remained on-scene through the morning.
There were no injuries reported. Gerrish Avenue was closed temporarily, but reopened around 4:30 a.m.
Branford firefighters were enlisted as mutual aid, covering East Haven Fire Department Headquarters at 200 Main Street.
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The primary selling point for YouTube Red is being able to watch videos without any ads (while still paying content creators). YouTube Red also has a few original series and movies starring major YT personalities. I guess not enough people are watching the original content, because now YouTube is pushing full-screen ads for them.
One tipster sent us the above screenshot, which appeared upon opening the YouTube app. I can't say I'm a fan of this, especially when users are paying $9.99 to not see a single ad. Let us know in the comments below if you've seen something like this.
Apple confirmed Monday that it is in the final stages of acquiring music recognition app Shazam.
“Apple Music and Shazam are a natural fit, sharing a passion for music discovery and delivering great music experiences to our users,” Apple said an statement. “We have exciting plans in store, and we look forward to
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CAIRO (AP) — Egyptian police have arrested 12 people at a protest against the transfer of two Red Sea islands to Saudi Arabia.
Security officials say the Monday arrests were made around the Journalists’ Union building in central Cairo, where dozens of people, mostly lawyers and journalists, had gathered to demonstrate. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they weren’t authorized to brief reporters.
Last Thursday, state media reported that President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi’s government approved the maritime border agreement and sent it to parliament for ratification despite a court ruling the deal unconstitutional.
The transfer was announced alongside a Saudi aid package last year, leading critics to condemn it as a land sell-off. The April signing of the agreement set off the largest demonstrations of el-Sissi’s two-year rule.
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Author of “Practical steps to financial independence and personal finance coach,” Mr. Usiere Uko, writes about following your heart and doing what you love. It is the season of love. Love is a very popular topic, the subject of most songs and Nollywood movies. Love makes the world go round. We are in love with […]
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* Says it plans to invest 180 million yuan ($27.03 million) in life insurance JV with registered capital of 1.0 billion yuan
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CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuelan state security has detained nearly two dozen people allegedly involved in violent acts against officers during an overnight raid that left several apartment buildings in shambles.
Residents at the Los Verdes complex in Caracas say officers fired weapons, destroyed elevators, broke doors and windows and shot to death at least one pet dog.
Witness video showed an armored truck plowing through a metal yellow gate leading to the building.
Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado says the raid amounts to "state terrorism."
Interior Minister Nestor Reverol says 23 people identified as "terrorists" were detained for their alleged involvement in an attack on a national guard captain and three sergeants.
Two months of political upheaval in Venezuela have left nearly 70 dead, thousands detained and hundreds injured.
BEIRUT (AP) - Kazakhstan says it has postponed talks aimed at firming up a Syrian cease-fire by one day.
The Kazakh Foreign Ministry says the talks, to be held in preparation for U.N.-brokered Syria negotiations in Geneva, will be postponed until Thursday. The ministry did not give a reason for the delay.
The two-day conference is aimed at bolstering a Dec. 30 cease-fire ahead of the U.N. talks slated to begin Feb. 23.
Kazakhstan hosted talks between rebels and the Syrian government in January to pave the way for the resumption of the U.N. process, which has been on hold since last April.
Rebels will send the same delegation to Thursday's talks, headed by Mohammad Alloush of the Islam Army rebel group.
It was leaked alongside a cache of emails that detail the correspondence between Mr Yiannopoulos, 32, Steve Bannon, the editor of Breitbart, and known white supremacists.
Buzzfeed claims the emails show that Mr Bannon promoted Mr Yiannopoulos to fight a “war” against political liberalism and to define the movement later called the "alt-right" in the early stages of the US election campaign.
The footage was filmed in Dallas in April 2016 and shows Mr Yiannopoulos singing America the Beautiful at the One Nostalgia Tavern.
5 Key Issues To Watch In Defense Bill Negotiations
Law360, Nashville (October 6, 2017, 7:40 PM EDT) -- As the House and Senate are set to go to conference on the 2018 National Defense Authorization Act, there are several key differences that need to be resolved, ranging from the required budget top line to whether to form a new military unit to protect the final frontier.
House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., said Friday that the House will vote during the week of Oct. 9 to formally kick off a joint conference between the House and Senate Armed Services committees, intended to hash out...
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* Erica T. Kidder, 1244 Dragstrip Road, Belpre, for failure to appear for a pretrial on a receiving stolen property charge. * Rhonda D. Clark, 1685 Wynncrest Drive, Marietta, for failed to appear for jail on an original charge of driving without consent.
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An Ohio police officer has apologized for a work mishap by bringing a firefighter a cake iced with an unusual message: "Sorry I tased you."
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Hamilton Township Officer Darcy Workman says she accidently shocked firefighter Rickey Wagoner with her stun gun last week while attempting to restrain a patient being taken to a hospital. Wagoner wasn't seriously hurt.
WLWT-TV reports Workman brought a cake to Wagoner on Saturday to apologize. Photos shared on the police department's Facebook page show the cake decorated with the apology and a frowning face.
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Josh Sargent converted a penalty kick in the first half, Chris Durkin and Andrew Carleton added goals in the second and the United States opened the Under-17 World Cup with a 3-0 win over host India on Friday in New Delhi.
Sargent, a forward from O’Fallon, Missouri, who signed with Germany’s Werder Bremen last month, was tripped in the penalty area and beat Dheeraj Moirangthem to the goalkeeper’s right with the penalty kick in the 30th minute.
Durkin, who debuted for D.C. United in the 2016 U.S. Open Cup, doubled the lead in the 51st with a left-footed volley from just past the penalty spot that deflected in off a defender after India failed to clear Blaine Ferri’s corner kick.
Carleton, who made his Major League Soccer debut for Atlanta United in May, rounded Moirangthem to score in the 84th.
The U.S. outshot India 19-8 and leads Group D on goal difference over Ghana, which opened with a 1-0 win over Colombia. The Americans play Ghana on Monday in New Delhi and Colombia on Thursday at Navi Maubai.
Alaska's oil and gas severance tax system is broken. It is highly volatile and unstable.
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A 26-year-old Georgian man, Odysseas Sarides, is wanted by police in connection with a case of robbery, assault and battery, and theft, in Limassol, police said in a statement.
Releasing the suspect’s photo, police urged anyone with any information to contact the Limassol CID on 25805057, their local police station, or the citizens’ hotline on 1460.
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Hakim Warrick, Craig Forth and Gerry McNamara model these Syracuse uniforms from Nov. 2003.
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March 29 China Star Entertainment Ltd- :
* Disposal Of The Entire Equity Interests In And The Sale Loan Due By Ace Season Holdings Limited
* Deal at an aggregate purchase price of hk$85 million
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BRENTWOOD, Mo. (AP) - Around 400 students at a suburban St. Louis school got part of the day off Friday after a 9-foot-long boa constrictor wriggled out of her aquarium, setting off a frantic search.
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that a teacher alerted officials at Brentwood high and middle schools of the escape around 10 a.m. The 70-pound snake went missing from an enclosure in a biology class. Students were sent home a short time later.
A broken hinge on the enclosure was blamed on the escape. The snake was found beneath the floor, wrapped around pipes. The ceramic floor was ripped up to retrieve her.
A biology teacher adopted the snake years ago and kept her at school. When she retired she left the snake for the school to keep.
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Palm Beach County Fire rescue workers rescued several children from a lake at Okeeheelee Park after the canoe carrying the children overturned.
#HappeningNow at Okeeheelee Park, reports of children falling out of an overturned canoe on the lake, @PBCFR on location, Okeeheelee Cmd — PBC Fire Rescue (@PBCFR) February 3, 2018
Okeeheelee Cmd *update* everyone out of the water and safely back on shore being evaluated by paramedics — PBC Fire Rescue (@PBCFR) February 3, 2018
The incident occurred sometime Saturday afternoon. Not much is known about the incident at this time including what caused the canoe to overturn or how many children were rescued.
This is a developing story and will be updated once more information becomes available.
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Nelson ended his show early at the USANA Amphitheatre in suburban West Valley City on Sunday night.
He later apologized in a statement posted to his Twitter and Facebook accounts. The 84-year-old country music legend explained: “The altitude got to me. I am feeling better now and headed for lower ground.”
This is Willie I am sorry to have to cut the SLC show short tonight The altitude got to me I am feeling better now & headed for lower ground — Willie Nelson (@WillieNelson) August 14, 2017
Nelson’s publicist didn’t immediately respond to a request for further comment Monday.
Nelson was forced to cancel several concerts earlier this year because of what his publicist said was a bad cold.
Eclipse glasses sold at the Tennessee Museum have been recalled by Amazon.
Officials are asking anyone who bought their glasses from the museum store to return them for a replacement. The new eclipse glasses will be available beginning Tuesday at 10 a.m.
The museum store will not have extra glasses for sale, only replacements.
The Tennessee Museum is located at 505 Deaderick Street in Nashville.
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AFGHAN CYCLES (Sarah Menzies, U.S.). 90 minutes. Rating: NNN
In Afghanistan, women who dare to ride a bicycle are regularly subject to discrimination, threats and worse. Nevertheless they persist, even forming a national cycling team in Kabul to inspire other potential riders across the country.
Afghan Cycles introduces us to some of the women on that team, contrasting their experience with that of young women in the nation’s Bamiyan region, where the pushback is much uglier – and, it’s implied, more accepted – than it is in the city.
Director Sarah Menzies has clearly forged a rapport with the cyclists that lets them open up to her camera, and the documentary delivers a good look at an issue that feels a couple of centuries out of date. It’s perhaps a little longer than it needs to be, but I can understanding Menzies and her team wanting to show us as much of these women’s stories as possible.
Apr 29, 8:15 pm, TIFF 2; May 1, 4 pm, TIFF 3; May 6, 3:30 pm, Aga Khan
STRUTHERS, Ohio (WYTV) – Struthers scored on its first play from scrimmage and never let up, as the Wildcats defeated Campbell, 41-6, on Friday.
Nick Adams scored on a 75-yard TD run on the Wildcats opening play for a 7-0 lead.
Keyshawn Chism followed with a TD to make it 14-0.
JD Hall then hit Adams for a 21-yard TD pass, while Adrian Brown notched a 75-yard TD run of his own.
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Mitchell tallied 33 points (13-28 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 4-5 FT), seven rebounds, four assists and one block across 39 minutes during Utah's 113-96 win over the Thunder in Game 4 of their Western Conference first-round playoff series.
The rookie spearheaded a spirited late second-quarter/early third-quarter surge that resulted in a key 20-3 run for the Jazz. Mitchell's scoring total was a series high, as were his 28 shot attempts. The 21-year-old remains the unquestioned leader of Utah's offense and will look to help finish off the Thunder on the road in Game 5 on Wednesday.
"She was full of life and exuberant," said her big sister, Melinda Drastata Russell, 31, of Buda. "In her 18 years, she probably lived more than anyone else does in their entire lifetime."
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CHICAGO -- The Chicago Cubs used an unusual alignment for Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto, employing four outfielders across the Wrigley Field grass on Monday night.
As Votto came to the plate in the top of the fifth inning, usual third baseman Kris Bryant moved to left-center field, with left fielder Kyle Schwarber playing near the foul line. Jon Jay remained in center, with Jason Heyward in right field.
The left side of the infield was vacant, as shortstop Javier Baez played up the middle.
Votto beat the alignment by doubling to right field. It's believed to be the first time the Cubs have employed that look since Joe Maddon took over as manager in 2015.
The Petersburg Police Department says three people were shot Sunday night and early Monday, just a day after a juvenile and adult were shot.
The most recent shootings were between 8:30 p.m. Sunday and 1:07 a.m. Monday, police said.
In one incident, an adult was shot in the neck. Police did not say where this shooting occurred.
In the second shooting, a juvenile was shot at Wilcox Street and West Street at 8:36 p.m.
In the third shooting, a victim arrived at the hospital with a gunshot wound at 1:07 a.m. That victim says the incident happened on Rome Street.
Police say the second and third shooting may be related, but no suspects have been named.
All of the shootings remain under investigation.
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Three soldiers have reportedly abused 4 minors for allegedly stealing a laptop.
According to Accra-based Joy FM, the 4 abused minors are between the ages of 13 and 16 years.
The incident occurred in Sunyani, the Brong Ahafo Regional capital.
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The boys were picked up on Sunday, 24 June 2018 at about 3 am and driven to the 3BN barracks in Sunyani.
The soldiers, whose names were given as O.C Prempah, Sgt. Adu Gyamfi, aka Shakor; and Ebo Mensah, threatened to kill the boys if they did not confess to the alleged crime.
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Father of one of the boys, Abukari Seidu, wondered why soldiers would take the law into their hands, and appealed for justice.
Meanwhile, the Ghana Armed Forces has commenced investigations into the matter.
The auction at Glasgow firm McTear’s will take place on June 8 with viewings available four days before bidding begins.
Stein was presented with the medal after leading the Parkhead men to a Scottish first nine domestic titles in a row.
It shows a lion rampant motif surrounded by Scottish Football League Championship on the front, while on the back it is inscribed “Winner 1973-1974 J Stein”.
The current owner purchased it from Christie’s auction house in 1993 after handing over £1,430.
A description in the buyer’s guide reads “A unique Scottish First Division medal awarded to Jock Stein of Celtic Football Club from the 1973-74 ‘nine in a row’ season, pierced and enamelled 9 carat gold, the front with central lion rampant motif and marked for ‘Scottish Football League Championship’.”
Asante Kotoko coach Zdravko Lugarusic claims Ghana football is on a downward spiral on his return to the country.
The Croat felt the standard of play and quality of football was higher during his first spell.
Zdravko handled King Faisal and AshantiGold before leaving and says football has stagnated.
''There is stagnation in the level of football in Ghana,'' Lugarusic told sportscrusader in an interview.
''We used to dominate in Africa and world football, but it is not like it used to be.
''When I was here as a coach for the first time, the U-20 won the world cup, because the standard of football was very high but it is not like that these days. We are now struggling.
''I want to see the new generation rebuild the lost image.''
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CONCORD — A magnitude 3.1 earthquake appeared to be only faintly felt, authorities said.
The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake hit at 2:57 p.m. just east of Highway 242 behind the Mount Diablo High School campus.
At a depth of about 9.75 miles below the surface, few residents immediately registered the temblor.
There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.
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Trivino was recalled from Triple-A Nashville on Tuesday, Julian McWilliams of The Athletic Bay Area reports.
With Yusmeiro Petit landing on the bereavement list, Trivino will head to the majors to provide bullpen depth. The 26-year-old has two scoreless innings to his name in the big leagues, but his stay may be brief given that the maximum time that can be spent on the bereavement list is seven days.
COLONIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) – Colonie police are looking for an elderly man last seen on Easter morning.
Ahmad Kahn, 75, was reported missing from Gail Avenue in Colonie. He was last seen around 10 a.m. Sunday when he left his residence to go for a walk.
According to police, Kahn often walks and collects recyclable cans and bottles along Central Avenue and usually makes his returns at the Price Chopper at 1892 Central Ave.
Anyone with information or who may have seen Kahn is asked to contact police at (518) 783-2744.
Kahn is described as a Middle Eastern male, 6’4”, and 125 pounds. He has short white hair, black eyes and a short white beard. He was last seen wearing a light blue/green fleece jacket, white short sleeve T-shirt, black pants, and gray and red sneakers.
He does not speak English.
The picture provided is the only one available per police and is from an expired passport.
Road wins in the Big 12 Conference are valuable and should be celebrated.
Saturday, the No. 10 Red Raiders went on the road and put on a show in Fort Worth beating TCU 83-71.
In the game, the Red Raiders just dominated leading the game for 39:36 minutes.
At the 18:26 mark in the first half was the only time TCU had a lead on the Red Raiders.
Jarrett Culver lead the way for the Red Raiders with 20-points.
With this win, Tech improves to 19-4, 7-3 in Big 12 Conference play.
Up next for the team, they will return home on Wednesday to host Iowa State at 8 p.m.
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We've seen the Golden Corral commercials new we can try it! They say their buffet has an unmatched variety of quality food made from scratch all day every day.
Golden Corral tells NewsChannel 9 the company is building a restaurant on Simon Drive, next to Lowe's, facing Midler Avenue and I-690 in Syracuse with construction to start in May.
Golden Corral is best known for their endless buffet for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. You can choose from over 150 items including USDA, grilled to order sirloin steaks, pork, seafood, and shrimp alongside traditional favorites like pot roast, fried chicken, meatloaf, mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, Bourbon Street Chicken, fresh salads, their famous yeast rolls, the Smokehouse, and dessert all the time.
Looks like you can also eat cheap! Golden Corral is currently running a special where kids eat for 99 cents every Monday - Thursday (Limit 2 kids' special offers with each adult buffet purchase. Children 3 & under eat free.)
A brush fire spread to 350 acres and was 0 percent contained in Banning late Monday afternoon, fire officials said.The Mias Fire began about 3:45 p.m. as a 10-acre vegetation blaze near the 10000 block of Mias Canyon Road, according to Cal Fire and the Riverside County Fire Department, which deployed air and ground resources to the scene.No injuries or structural damage were immediately reported, and no evacuation orders had been issued as of 5:30 p.m.
Bar owners in Pune are among the worst affected from the liquor ban, as it has more than 15 state highways cutting through it. NEW DELHI: Jenina Maria Flores, a singer at a bar in Radisson Blu Nagpur, has moved to its restaurant section this month as the hotel isn't permitted to serve alcohol following a Supreme Court order banning sale of liquor within 500 meters of national and state highways.
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Forty-three percent of businesses in a survey by Express Employment said they would have to increase the lower wages in their companies to comply with a proposed minimum wage increase.
Fremont County Fire Protection District Chief Ron Wempen said yesterday's fire at #12 Dirt Road off 8 Mile Road was fairly minor thanks to quick action from firefighters. The property owner was reportedly working on his farm when he noticed a fire break out in his straw bales.
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Archaeologists working with aerial and satellite technology have discovered nearly 400 stone structures in a sparsely populated region of Saudi Arabia called Harrat Khaybar, dominated by now-inactive lava mounds. They estimate that the structures, which they call gates, date to the Middle Neolithic period, roughly 7,000 years ago. David Kennedy of the University of Western Australia explains that while the landscape now appears forbidding, the area has supported human communities in periods between eruptions. “The most recent eruption, as visible from the lava flow, was quite limited in its direct impact,” he says. “People lived there before recent times.” Kennedy has not been able to determine the function of the structures from satellite images alone. “I usually look for a simple solution,” he says. “In this case I would prefer an explanation related to everyday concerns such as food and water.”
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John McEnroe Paid 10x More Than Martina Navratilova for Wimbledon Broadcast Duties
Dear Evan Hansen star Ben Platt is impressing fans with an audition tape he shared online, singing “Maria” from West Side Story in his living room.
Tweeted Platt: “Actors spend lots of time making tapes that never see the light of day- usually embarrassing, poorly shot ones. This one I liked (it’s still poorly shot) so I’m sharing it- I encourage fellow actors to do the same so long as the material is public stuff 😊”
It’s not clear what the audition was for, but Steven Spielberg and ‘Angels in America’ playwright Tony Kushner are developing a remake of the 1961 musical.
March 29 B&G Foods Inc
* B&G Foods announces public offering of senior notes
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So what’s “red and white, red and white, red and white?”….lol, well you ‘ll have to listen for the answer (HERE).
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Tiger Global Management LLC:
* Tiger Global Management LLC cuts share stake in Facebook by 24.7 percent to 531,000 class A shares
* Tiger Global Management LLC cuts share stake in Netflix by 12 percent to 376,400 shares
* Tiger Global Management LLC cuts share stake in Charter Communications by 36.7 percent to 990,710 class A shares
* Tiger Global Management LLC cuts share stake in Alphabet by 58.7 percent to 36,516 shares of class A capital stock
* Tiger Global Management LLC takes share stake of 8.9 million shares in Netshoes (Cayman) Ltd - SEC filing
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Kizma posted 27 points (10-18 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 4-5 FT), eight rebounds and an assist in 37 minutes during Monday's 110-100 loss to the Pacers.
After recovering from an injury that caused him to miss one game last week, Kuzma posted his best point total in two months. Kuzma hit the 'rookie wall' sometime in January, and his stat lines become increasingly inconsistent leasing up to the All-Star break. While it was expected that Larry Nance's departure would open things up for Kuzma, he's really only woken up in the past seven games, where he's put up three double-doubles during that span. With nothing to play for it's expected that the Lakers will give their youngsters ample playing time in the final weeks, which will definitely favor the talented rookie.
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Retired AP photojournalist Alan Diaz, whose photo of 6-year-old Elian Gonzalez won Pulitzer Prize, dies at 71
Report: George Hill unhappy with Kings
George Hill’s honeymoon with the Sacramento Kings appears to be over.
Tony Jones of the Salt Lake Tribune reported over the weekend that Hill is unhappy with the Kings because he was “brought in with the promise of a team aiming to be playoff competitive.” Jones adds that the promise was made by former Kings executive Scott Perry, who left the team in July to become GM of the New York Knicks, causing the franchise’s direction to shift.
The Kings’ playoff hopes may already be shot less than two months into the season — they are currently 8-18, sitting 13th in the highly-competitive West. Hill himself is averaging just 9.0 points and 2.4 assists a game in Sacramento, as the team seems to be prioritizing the development of rookie De’Aaron Fox. Hill recently hinted at some frustration on Twitter as well, and he’s probably starting to regret the three-year deal he signed with the Kings this summer.
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March 31 McDonald's Restaurants Of Canada Ltd:
* McDonald's Canada career website was recently subject to a cyber-attack
* Says "when we learned of this privacy breach we immediately shut down the site and launched an investigation"
* Says careers webpage will remain shut down until investigation is complete
* Applicants affected are those who applied online for job at McDonald's Canada restaurant between March 2014, March 2017
* The personal information of about 95,000 restaurant job applicants has been compromised
* At this time, we have no information that the information taken has been misused
* Information compromised limited to applicant name, address, emailaddress, phone number, employment background Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom: +91 806 749 1136)
Kolkata: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday said schools in her state would celebrate Independence Day in “their own special way”, without following the diktat of the Union human resource development ministry.
The state government had earlier instructed schools to ignore a directive issued by the Union human resources development ministry asking education institutions to follow a centre-prescribed format for Independence Day celebration.
Banerjee clarified on Monday that she didn’t ask them not to celebrate, but to do so in whatever manner they liked.
DES MOINES, Iowa — The first new baby born in Iowa in 2017 arrived at Iowa Methodist Medical Center on Sunday.
Sawyer Joseph Garr was born at 12:34 Sunday morning, weighing nine pounds, 12.6 ounces.
His older sister Brynlee can’t get enough of the newest addition to the family, happily holding her new sibling.
Sawyer’s parents, Sara and Joe Garr, from Pleasant Hill, are kicking off the new year with a little bundle of joy.
DARE COUNTY, N.C. (WAVY) — Authorities say tools and equipment were stolen from the new inlet bridge project along Highway 12 in Rodanthe.
The Dare County Sheriff’s Office says the theft happened sometime between the evening hours of Aug. 8 and the early morning hours of Aug. 9. The suspect or suspects forced their way into several trailers at the job sit and stole a large amount of power and hand tools, according to the sheriff’s office.
If you know anything about the theft, or saw any suspicious activity during that time frame is asked to call Dare County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Doug Oberbeck at 252-475-9355 or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Officer Jay Eddy at 252-216-8724.
If you are extremely passionate about something, just remember that it could be converted into a viable business venture. This is the story of how Anuj Rakyan turned his love for healthy eating into one of India’s biggest clean label beverage brands.
Join us on Start, Up and Away, as we catch up with the 36-year-old health buff about how a nutritious diet helped him bounce back from a severe injury. Using his learnings about food and nutrition, Rakyan created Raw Pressery, a company which has grown 120% in FY18. The entrepreneur speaks candidly about his work, his hobbies and life before and after Raw Pressery.
Moneycontrol traces the journey of some of India’s most popular brands and their founders and finds out what makes them tick. So, if you are an aspiring entrepreneur looking for some business tips or just someone who loves a good start-up story, tune into Start, Up and Away on Moneycontrol.com.
April 24 (Reuters) - ReShape Lifesciences Inc:
* RESHAPE LIFESCIENCES INC - RESHAPE BALLOON GRANTED REGISTRATION BY NATIONAL HEALTH REGULATION AUTHORITY IN KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN
* RESHAPE LIFESCIENCES INC - HAS SIGNED A DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT WITH YOUSUF MAHMOOD HUSAIN CO W.L.L. OF BAHRAIN Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
An officer involved shooting in Huntington…It happened just after nine on Bostwick Road. Police say a woman called 911 and said that her husband was becoming physically aggressive. No word, yet, on any injuries.
Using this Easy Cellar method, you can find more help with all the direction in building your cellars in just four simple days. CrateJoy Box The process of building a root cellar doesn’t cost many dollars in which it is less than a month’s rent. This Easy Cellar program offers you life-saving information that has already saved many Americans live and makes them more self-sufficient and confident during the time of disasters. It makes you 100% prepare and less dependent on the government.
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A video taken from highway 401 near Toronto Pearson International Airport shows a driver whipping past an emergency stop and hitting multiple pylons and flares while firefighters were working on a tractor trailer fire. Ashley Carter reports on what dangerous driving means for emergency responders who work on the side of roads.
Higher speed of Internet is a necessity for small businesses and a new bill passed by the House and Senate could work wonders for businesses.
Generation West Virginia and AARP West Virginia hosted a community meeting in Lewisburg to urge Governor Jim Justice to sign the Broadband Bill.
'Dog's Purpose' on-set trainers deny animal abuse "Last week, a falsely edited video was released to the media," Birds & Animals Unlimited said in a statement.
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The newly-elected national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Uche Secondus, is formally taking over the affairs of the party at an event at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja.
The defunct National Caretaker Committee under the leadership of Ahmed Makarfi is handing over to Mr. Secondus and his newly-elected members of the National Working Committee, NEC.
The ceremony is holding inside the NEC Hall at Wadata Plaza secretariat of the party, Wuse zone 5, Abuja.
Area EMA officials Monday gave us their predictions and their concerns about the water level at the Flint River continuing to rise
Bill aims to shield assault victims from retaliatory lawsuit
BATON ROUGE (AP) - The Louisiana Senate has decided that courts should postpone any slander lawsuits filed against people who allege they've been sexually assaulted.
Sen. J.P. Morrell, the New Orleans Democrat who sponsored the bill, says wealthy perpetrators of sexual misconduct often use defamation lawsuits to try to prevent rape victims from being able to move forward with assault claims.
His proposal would require the delay of a slander lawsuit until all investigations and proceedings involving the assault claim are resolved.
The Senate voted 29-8 Monday to send the bill to the House for debate.
Opponents say they support the intent of Morrell's legislation, but add it goes too far in impeding due process rights. Sen. John Milkovich, a Keithville Democrat, worried about people falsely accused of assault.
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A bed pushed up against a baseboard heater sparked a fire at a UBC Okanagan residence overnight.
About midnight, Kelowna firefighters responded to a unit at 1267 Discovery Ave. on the UBCO campus.
Smoke was coming from a second-floor unit.
Sprinklers inside the building extinguished the fire, and firefighters discovered that a mattress and bedding up against a baseboard heater were to blame, KFD Platoon Capt. Kelly Stephens said in a press release.
Crews quickly isolated the sprinkler to the unit and began ventilation.
The female resident called 911 before leaving the unit and was checked over by paramedics before going to stay with friends.
Water damage was contained to the second floor unit and six units below.
Due it being the university's winter break, only about 25 students were in the building at the time. All are back in their units.
Kelowna Fire Department responded with three fire engines, one rescue unit, a ladder truck, a command vehicle attended and 16 personnel.
A Forum for Divergent Literature
the city glitters after dark,
busy busy night-owls
shuffle and scuffle
in their white-glass nests.
and we watch,
tired eyes and heavy bags
on a faraway train
we are sexless soulmates
and brotherly brides,
platonic partners pledged
in the ink of mutual need
and searching hearts
sisters in arms,
rosy-cheeks and high-school charms;
my curly-haired comic
heads full of homework,
a makeshift skyline
of yet-to-be
paints itself across the dark,
as young love
rings it’s soon-forgotten bell
confused youth;
a cloud-grey gosling
peeks its ugly head
through the bulrushes
to see the swans;
we are cast-away boats
in stormy seas,
just looking for a place to land.
Filmmaker Derek Chiu mines a controversial slice of Hong Kong history for a sadly current and universal drama about political resistance and its personal toll.
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Future Retail today said it has received approval from the RBI to increase the limit of its Registered Foreign Portfolio Investors to 49 per cent of its paid up capital.
"We would like to inform you that Reserve Bank of India has issued a press release dated March 19, 2018 relating to increase in the limits for investment in the equity share capital of the Company by Registered Foreign Portfolio Investors (RPFls) including Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) up to 49 per cent of the paid-up capital of the Company," the company said in a regulatory filing.
Earlier, the limit was 24 per cent.
An exciting series of astronomy topics throughout the summer featuring planetarium programming and new activities for ages 8 to 14.
July 13 - Comparing Ancient Sky Stories from around the world.
July 20 - Space exploration and Rocketry
July 27 - The Solar System
Aug 3 - Beyond the Solar System
Aug 10 - Color & Light
Aug 17 - Mars, the Next Frontier
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SOREL, Que. -- The Nature Conservancy of Canada says it is expanding a wetland conservation area in southern Quebec that is home to several bird and wildlife species.
The conservation group says it's adding 25 hectares to its 305-hectare preserve on Ile de Grace, about 95 kilometres northeast of Montreal.
The island located between Sorel and Trois-Rivieres consists of forested wetlands -- an important habitat for many bird species including the least bittern, which is considered threatened under the Canadian Species at Risk Act.
The wetland also home to waterfowl, wildlife, and several species of flowers, according to the group.
The Nature Conservancy announced the creation of the new protected area on Feb. 2, which is World Wetlands Day.
They also announced new conservation areas in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Nova Scotia.
"We have been strategically and aggressively evaluating our store space and productivity, and have accelerated the closing of unprofitable stores as previously announced. This is part of a strategy we have been executing against as many of our larger stores are too big for our need."
George Washington University Hospital says one of the two patients it was treating following the shooting at a congressional baseball practice has died while the other remains in critical condition.
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Mealey's IP/Tech - Copyright Claim Over Reposted Skyline Photo Dismissed Against Government Official
INDIANAPOLIS - A photographer failed to establish any individual liability against the director of a government agency related to the unauthorized posting of a copyrighted photograph, an Indiana federal judge ruled June 12, granting dismissal of infringement and unfair competition claims against the official (Richard N. Bell v. David N. Powell, et al., No. 1:16-cv-02491, S.D. Ind., 2017 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 89587).
April 28 Maverix Metals Inc:
* Maverix Metals adds depth to management team, advances board and announces grant of incentive shares and options
* Matt Fargey has joined company and will assume position of chief financial officer effective May 30, 2017
* Fargey will be replacing Wayne Vincent
* Retirement of George Brown from board of directors & nomination of Daniel O'Flaherty for election
* Vincent will continue to work with company, on a part time basis, as senior financial advisor
* Vincent will resign as CFO on May 30, 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Both Gujarat Lions and Royal Challengers Bangalore are at the bottom of the Indian Premier League. (Photo: BCCI)
Toss:
Gujarat Lions have won the toss, and have decided to bowl first.
Preview: Gujarat Lions and Royal Challengers Bangalore will be looking to get back to winning ways, as the two sides get ready for the Tuesday night clash against each other at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot.
Both the sides have been able to get just one win on their board and need to turn things around quickly, if they are to harbour any hopes of finishing in the top four, in the league stage of the tournament.
However, the star-studded RCB side will have to miss out on the services of South Africa maestro AB de Villiers has been ruled out of the match due to an injury.
On the other hand, the Gujarat Lions are set to welcome Aaron Finch back into their team, after the Aussie batter had to sit out of their previous game against Mumbai Indians after his kit-bag got misplaced.
Holland (1-2) allowed seven runs -- six earned -- on 10 hits and a walk while striking out four batters over 4.2 innings during Monday's loss to New York.
After spinning a one-hit outing over six innings against the Indians on Wednesday, this was a poor followup, as Holland served up three doubles and two home runs to the Yankees. The 30-year-old southpaw posted a 4.93 ERA (4.94 FIP) through 166 innings over the previous two seasons, though, so it shouldn't be surprising to see him struggle. Holland will look for a bounce-back outing Sunday against the Indians, but with a second look at Holland in less than two weeks, Cleveland's potent lineup sets up as a daunting matchup.
Damascus, SANA – Five people were martyred and 22 others got injured when terrorists fired a mortar shell on Nahr Aisha neighborhood in Damascus.
A source at Damascus Police Command told SANA on Tuesday that terrorists positioned in southern Damascus fired a mortar shell on a populated street in Nahr Aisha area, claiming the lives of five people and injuring 22 others.
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Now govt. employees’ children to go to public schools in Sindh: Minister
KARACHI: Children of government employees will now also go to public schools instead of private and the provincial government was mulling over to bring bill in Sindh Assembly regarding it.
This was announced by Sindh Minister for Education Jam Mehtab Hussain Dahar on Friday during his visit to private educational institution.
Dahar said Sindh government is going to take important decision for improving educational system in the province under which the children of government employees will now go to public schools instead of private one.
The minister went on to say government was deliberating on the law regarding educating children in public schools and a draft bill will be brought in the Sindh Asembly soon.
Harvey Weinstein won't testify before the New York grand jury that's weighing whether to indict him on rape and other sex charges.
A statement issued through a spokesman Wednesday says Weinstein's lawyers decided there wasn't enough time to prepare him to testify. They say he learned the specific charges and the accusers' identities only after turning himself in Friday, with a deadline set for Wednesday afternoon to testify or not.
They say his request for more time was denied.
Prosecutors declined to comment.
Weinstein faces rape and criminal sex act charges involving two women in New York. Dozens more women have accused him of sexual misconduct ranging from harassment to assault in various locales.
The 66-year-old former movie mogul has consistently denied all allegations of nonconsensual sex.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - Illinois leaders remembered those who died while serving our nation.
Governor Bruce Rauner and Veterans Affairs leaders met to unveil the fourth annual Wall of Remembrance.
The wall is a rolling virtual display to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
The wall will be on display until July 4.
Police in Florida are investigating an incident at a nightclub where a photographer said he was “sucker punched” by singer Chris Brown.
Tampa police spokesman Stephen Hegarty says 28-year-old Bennie Vines Jr was hired by Aja Channelside to take photos during an event hosted by Brown.
Chris Brown (Ian West/PA)
Vines told officers that while he was taking photographs, Brown allegedly punched him. Brown was gone by the time officers arrived.
Vines refused medical treatment and told officers he wants to prosecute because of a minor lip cut.
The club confirmed the incident on its Facebook page Monday and apologised to patrons.
Brown, singer of the hits Run It! and Deuces, completed probation in a 2009 felony assault case for an attack on singer Rihanna, his then-girlfriend.
An email to the representative listed on Brown’s website was not immediately returned when contacted by Associated Press.
Bernice and Dave Martin outdid themselves again this year with their annual Christmas display located at 3286 Bouse Road on the east side of Golden Valley. They have more than 60,000 lights and other yard decorations, including a 12-foot-tall hot air balloon, inflatable fire engines and a 10-foot mega tree.
According to Bernice, this is their sixth year of putting up their Christmas display and they plan on having it up and running from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. nightly through Jan. 2.
This year, the Martin family is collecting charitable donations for the Western Arizona Humane Society and they’re in desperate need of cleaning supplies, dog and cat food. They also need blankets to keep the animals warm during the winter months.
Peggy Sue Barnes, 81, of Harrodsburg, wife of David Barnes, died Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017, at her home.
Born Oct. 24, 1935, in Irvine, she was the daughter of the late William Henry and Mary Jane Hounschell Doutaz.
She was a graduate of Lafayette High School, attended the University of Kentucky, was a former employee of St. Joseph Hospital and was a member of the Hill-N-Dale Christian Church.
Greg Maddux gave up his spring role as a pitching instructor, but the Dodgers have brought in Orel Hershiser to take his place. Maddux was hired a year ago as a special assistant, primarily for Spring Training, but last summer he became a volunteer pitching coach at UNLV, where his son, Chase, is a sophomore pitcher.
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March 30 Bank Of Queensland Ltd
* HY statutory net profit after tax of $161 million, down 6%
* Fully franked interim dividend maintained at 38 cents per share
* HY common equity tier one capital ratio up 29 basis points on prior half to 9.29%
* HY revenue from ordinary activities down 5% to $532 million
* HY net interest income reduced by $18 million over prior half reflecting a 3.8% decrease
* "Board has set common equity tier 1 capital target range to be between 8.0% & 9.5%, total capital range to be between 11.5% & 14.5%" Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Start building memories in this spacious three bedroom traditional offering vistas stretching from the San Francisco Bay to the surrounding hillside. With all of the right spaces for active living and entertaining, this updated home combines graceful archways, random plank hardwood floors, generous built-ins and wonderful light from windows framing three bridges, boats on the water and the twinkling skyline. Set above its neighbors offering a sense of privacy and elegance, 506 Scenic Avenue feels like a retreat, yet is just minutes to Piedmont's top schools and the shopping and dining in Montclair Village. The grand living room with rounded ceiling and fireplace opens to an adjoining den/office. The formal dining room enjoys North Bay views. The chef's kitchen is equipped with a five-burner La Cornue range with side-by-side ovens, has counter seating and adjoining breakfast nook. Off the kitchen are the rear grounds which enjoy the morning sun, a level lawn for play and tiled patio.
A farmer harvests Sichuan peppers in Wangjinzhuang Village of Shexian County, north China's Hebei Province, Aug. 13, 2017. Local farmers were busy with picking Sichuan peppers as the harvest season of Sichuan pepper at Shexian County began recently. (Xinhua/Wang Xiao)
A farmer airs Sichuan peppers in Wangjinzhuang Village of Shexian County, north China's Hebei Province, Aug. 13, 2017. Local farmers were busy with picking Sichuan peppers as the harvest season of Sichuan pepper at Shexian County began recently. (Xinhua/Wang Xiao)
A farmer shows Sichuan peppers picked in Wangjinzhuang Village of Shexian County, north China's Hebei Province, Aug. 13, 2017. Local farmers were busy with picking Sichuan peppers as the harvest season of Sichuan pepper at Shexian County began recently. (Xinhua/Wang Xiao)
The Clark County Coroner said it may take several weeks to determine what caused the death of Freighthouse Restaurant co-owner Thomas A. Olsen.
His body was found March 8 in the desert, not far from a rental car found parked for several days at the Sunset View Overlook near the Colorado River reservoir behind Hoover Dam.
Olsen had been reported missing Feb. 28, a day after he was seen leaving the Caesars Palace resort on the Las Vegas Strip.
Body of missing man found
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Holbeach Library’s resident cat provided the inspiration at the launch of a weekly storytime for children in the town.
Storyteller and customer liaison officer Bev Sims explained the idea behind the story sessions.
She said: “We want to encourage children to read and get them to see the library as fun, rather than as a boring quiet place.
“Tiggy belongs to a woman who lives near the library and spends a lot of time snuggled on the library cushions.”
Haggis paraded at Spalding school
There was a distinctly Scottish flavour at Spalding’s Priory School.
Pupils heralded Burns’ Night by parading the haggis to bagpipes played by Dave Prebble.
Headteacher Brian Howes said the haggis was portrayed as a furry cartoon character with legs in one of the pupils’ reading schemes.
But this was the chance for them to see and taste one and have an introduction to the work of Robert Burns.
Fla. Swingers Club Fights Bid To Freeze Assets, DQ Atty
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 8:49 PM EST) -- A Tampa-area swingers club and its owners told a Florida federal court Thursday that there is no merit to a request to freeze their assets and disqualify their attorneys in litigation brought by a group of Playboy Playmates and other models who claim the club used their likenesses without permission.
The models asked the court last month to freeze the assets of Andrew and Susan Harrow and their club Eyz Wide Shut and to disqualify their attorneys, contending that the relief was necessary because the husband...
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Guns are the more important "political" reality. Did you ever think, whatever your views on gun rights and gun control, how different we are in this regard?
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GUELPH, Ont. - Police in southwestern Ontario have laid 12 new charges against a practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine, accused last year of sexually assaulting several patients.
The Guelph Police Service says Sherman Lai, who also performed acupuncture, was charged with one count of sexual assault in October 2017.
Between November 2017 and April 2018, the 58-year-old was charged with 16 more counts of sexual assault, two counts of assault with a weapon, two counts of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, and two counts of uttering death threats.
Police say Lai was charged on Tuesday with one additional count of sexual assault, six more counts of assault, one more count of assault with a weapon, three counts of uttering threats and one count of forcible confinement.
Investigators say that Lai lived and practised in Guelph, but patients who lived "in the Greater Toronto Area and beyond" were referred to him.
Police are asking anyone with information to come forward.
Central Indiana woman gets 120 years for killing 2 children
CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ind. (AP) — A judge has sentenced a central Indiana woman to 120 years in prison for fatally stabbing her young children hours after her husband filed for divorce.
Thirty-one-year-old Brandi Worley learned her sentence Monday after she pleaded guilty in January to two counts of murder for killing her son, 7-year-old Tyler Worley, and her daughter, 3-year-old Charlee Worley, in November 2016. Her husband was asleep downstairs at the time at the family's Darlington home, about 40 miles northwest of Indianapolis.
Worley gave no statement at the sentencing, and her attorney said there was no explanation for what she did.
Court documents have said Worley told police she killed the children because she didn't want her husband to take them. She also was treated for self-inflicted stab wounds to her neck.
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BENTON, IL (KTVI) - There’s a big winner in a small town. The winning ticket for Monday’s $11,250,000 Illinois lottery jackpot was sold at a Circle K in Benton, IL.
“It’s a total shock,” said one resident. “I’m glad somebody finally won from Benton.”
As of Tuesday night, there was no word from lottery officials about a winner stepping forward. Many of the residents we talked with said a winning ticket could do a lot of good in the Franklin County community.
“Here in this little community for someone to get that ticket would just be absolutely awesome,” said State Rep. Dave Severin, (R) Benton.
He said the state has lost so many jobs he hopes the winner doesn’t forget where they bought their ticket.
“People in southern Illinois are very awesome people, very caring and giving. This community takes care of each other,” said Severin.
One resident hoped the winner would donate money to the food pantries in Benton and the school district.
Inclusive Education Program boosts enrolment of special needs pupils
Ndala made the revelation in an interview with Malawi News Agency (MANA) on the sidelines of a two-day National Inclusive Education Conference …
Burger-lovers are getting the first taste of McDonald's new style hamburgers beginning Tuesday, March 6, 2018. McDonald's is unveiling it's new fresh, never-frozen, made to order Quarter Pounders and specialty burgers in its Miami restaurants as well as in McDonald's in 7 other cities. Miami Herald Food Editor, Carlos Frias, has his first taste of one of his childhood favorites made with the fresh, not-frozen burger meat.
(NEW YORK DAILY NEWS) — Gov. Cuomo on Monday directed the attorney general to probe Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance’s handling of the Harvey Weinstein investigation.
The stunning call for the state’s top prosecutor to investigate Manhattan’s top prosecutor came after actresses such as Jessica Chastain, Reese Witherspoon, Alyssa Milano and Julianne Moore endorsed a letter to Cuomo asking him “to launch an independent investigation” of Vance.
The letter, written by the advocacy group Time’s Up, demanded an inquiry into Vance’s decision to not bring charges against Weinstein in 2015 for groping an Italian model, Ambra Battilana.
Will Witt, a social media influencer, joins ‘Fox & Friends First’ in asking Americans “why we celebrate the Fourth of July.”
The post Watch: Beachgoers fail Independence Day trivia appeared first on 850 WFTL.
Funeral For: Frank Driedger
Funeral Date: December 14, 2017
Frank Driedger, 85 of Steinbach passed away Friday December 8th at Bethesda Hospital. He is survived by his wife Susan, 4 daughters, 2 sons, 1 sister, 2 brothers and their families.
The funeral service for Frank Driedger will be held Thursday December 14th, 2pm at Birchwood Funeral Chapel, Steinbach with burial at Blumenort Cemetery.
Viewing will be at the chapel prior to the service.
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel, Steinbach
Dairy Queen will celebrate the first day of spring with its fourth annual Free Cone Day on Tuesday, March 20.
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Spring has officially sprung, and ice cream season is here.
Dairy Queen will celebrate the first day of spring with its fourth Free Cone Day on Tuesday, March 20.
Guests will receive one free small vanilla cone, available while supplies last.
While the cones are free, Dairy Queen is collecting donations to the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.
Find participating locations at dairyqueen.com.
TRUE: Trump Didn’t Ruin the Media, Obama Did. “Obama was the first indicator that the media would simply refuse to cover stories they didn’t like about a politician they did. The media covered Clinton’s Chinagate and Travelgate. But they refused to cover the IRS scandal with the same level of vim as they would have under Bush; they downplayed the Obama administration’s involvement in the botched “Fast and Furious” gun operation scandal; and members of the mainstream media openly mocked the right’s anger over the administration’s manipulation of the 2012 Benghazi terror attack. Obama had to be protected at all costs, including the cost of the media’s credibility. Meanwhile, the media savaged 2012 Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney.”
Think of them as Democratic Party operatives with bylines and you won’t go far wrong. The thing is, nobody much cares what party operatives have to say.
Officials are rushing to repair the spillways at the Oroville Dam in Northern California and lower the water level in Lake Oroville before rain arrives later this week. Officials are concerned that damage to an emergency spillway could dump large amounts of water into the Feather River, which runs through downtown Oroville.
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Toshiba shares plummet on new fears over future of business
Situated on 16 acres of North KA 'anapali Beach, The Westin Nanea Ocean Villas celebrated this milestone with a traditional Hawaiian blessing. Vistana Signature Experiences, developer of Sheraton Vacation Club and Westin Vacation Club resorts, announced today that The Westin Nanea Ocean Villas, Maui's new oceanfront resort, is open.
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CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — An Australian official says China uses a different tone in private talks than it used in a recent public statement that demanded Australia take off its "tinted glasses" and take "concrete actions" to improve bilateral ties.
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Secretary Frances Adamson was being questioned by a Senate committee on Thursday on the vastly different accounts that the Australian and China foreign ministers gave of their bilateral meeting on the sidelines of a Group of 20 minister's conference in Argentina last week.
Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop described her meeting with her Chinese counterpart Wang Yi as "very warm and candid and constructive." Wang issued a statement in terse terms.
Australia has been talking down media reports of diplomatic disruptions over Chinese anger at Australian policies.
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Smartphones, laptops, tablets, smart TVs and smart watches have a lot in common. They're all screens with processing power and storage behind them. Ultimately, they're all just computers, albeit in different forms. Traditionally, though, they've all fulfilled slightly different roles, but that may be about to change.
Last week Qualcomm, a San Diego-based maker of microchips, hosted its second annual Tech Summit in Hawaii. You may never have heard of the company, but you've almost certainly used its products.
Qualcomm's most famous product is its Snapdragon range of processors, the best known of which is the Snapdragon 835, which powered this year's leading Android smartphones from big names like Samsung and LG to those from smaller players like OnePlus and Xiaomi.
A physical education teacher was arrested after being accused of having a sexual relationship with a student.
A spokesperson with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation says an investigation found that in 2013, Shawnetta Reece, now 40, was allegedly sexually involved with a 15-year-old student.
The student was going from the eighth to ninth grade during the alleged incident, according to the spokesperson.
Reece was arrested for child molestation and sexual assault by a person with supervisory or disciplinary authority.
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Tom Peake and the KOOL Kids on the Block were out at the Roger Waters concert at Gila River Arena! It was total blast full of great music and even better fans! We were taking pics with the fans and the awesome Roger Waters backdrop. If you missed any of the event, check out the pics HERE!
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A young man from Dover who avoided jail for possessing indecent images has admitted to breaching a sexual offences order.
Kyle Brown, of Farthingloe Cottages in Folkestone Road, received a 16 month jail sentence, suspended for 12 months, for distributing and possessing indecent images.
The 24-year-old appeared at Folkestone Magistrates’ Court today (May 30) and pleaded guilty to breaching a sexual offences prevention order placed on him at Canterbury Crown Court on January 31.
The offence involved Brown failing to let police look at two mobile phones capable of connecting to the internet on April 10.
Brown was released on unconditional bail and will appear at Canterbury Crown Court at a later date for sentencing.
An owner of a famous jewellery showroom in Dehradun was sentenced on Monday to two years of rigorous imprisonment for hiding his Swiss bank account from the Income Tax (I-T) department. The court has also slapped a fine of Rs. 25,000 on Raju Verma, who owned ‘Punjab Jewellers’. On March 14, 2012, the Income Tax department had found that the man had Rs. 92 lakh in his bank account, which he had not disclosed.
He was later convicted under section 276 C (1) (willful attempts to evade any tax) and section 277 (false statement in verification) of Income Tax Act 1961. Verma has been granted a month’s bail by the court for appealing in the higher court and other 16 accused have been arrested in this matter too. The I-T department had received a written complaint in 2012 that Verma had a personal bank account in Switzerland, which he had not disclosed to the I-T.
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When it rains in Kansas City, sometimes it pours! It poured early Friday morning, raining so hard and so much that an area of US 24 Highway and Ralston Avenue in Independence flooded, again.
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The Governor-General, The Rt Hon Dame Patsy Reddy has acknowledged the recent passing of John Gregson, GC. "Mr Gregson will be remembered for an act of extraordinary courage when he saved the life of a wounded ship-mate after their ship, SS Deucalian was torpedoed in 1942. He was one of the very few people to receive the George Cross, the highest award for gallantry awarded to civilians."
Dame Patsy said "On behalf of all New Zealanders, I express my condolences to the family and friends of Mr Gregson".
Police said the crash occurred at Highway 14 and Chandler Road. The truck, a logging truck, crashed into a auto shop.
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A BBC investigation has revealed how an organised crime gang secretly invested millions of pounds in the UK.
Panorama discovered that the Ukrainian gangsters bought luxury properties in central London.
This is what happened when reporter Andy Verity tried to question the Mayor of Odessa, suspected of involvement.
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Miracle Ikechukwu has emerged the new head of House on the ongoing Big Brother Naija ‘Double Wahala’, winning the title for the second time.
Miracle beat other housemates when he emerged the first to knock down all the bottles using the tennis ball in the stockings provided.
He chose Nina, to share the luxury room with him.
‘Biggie’ had cancelled automatic immunity and “save and replace’ powers for the Head of House two weeks ago.
The powers attached to the title this week will be announced after the nominations on Monday.
Miracle takes over from Nina who led the house last week and led her to victory, as they won their wager.
In his first reign, the housemates won the wager, making him the first Head of House to attain the victory.
On Sunday, Miracle scaled through eviction, gaining the highest vote percentage of 27.98 percent against Teddy A, Alex, CeeC, Tobi, Lolu, BamBam, and Anto.
In this season, tagged ‘Double Wahala’, housemates are competing for prizes worth N45 million.
NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Pelicans say rookie guard Frank Jackson won’t make his NBA debut this season after having follow-up surgery to remove residual scar tissue from earlier right foot operations.
The Pelicans say Jackson also received an injection in his foot.
The club says a specialist in New York handled Jackson’s latest procedure.
The Pelicans acquired the 6-foot-4 Jackson through a draft-night trade with the Charlotte Hornets, who selected the former Duke player with the first pick of the second round last summer.
Following the draft, the Pelicans signed Jackson to a three-year contract at the NBA minimum with two years guaranteed, but Jackson needed a second foot surgery last summer to address a setback following his initial surgery last May.
Jackson spent one season at Duke, averaging 10.9 points.
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Enrico Lopez-Yañez will conduct the family friendly concert. Pre-concert activities will include a performance by the Cumberland Arts Academy Suzuki Players, the Lebanon High School choir and the Nashville Symphony’s instrument petting zoo. Pre-concert activities will begin at 5:30 p.m.
Guests may bring food, however, food trucks featuring Two Fat Men Catering and Blue Moon Barbecue will be on hand. Guests are also encouraged to bring lawn chairs or a blanket. Admission to the event will be free.
The Cumberland Portrait Preservation Committee will have refreshments from 5-7 p.m. in Baird Chapel and Memorial Hall to allow people to preview the portraits of Cumberland’s early leaders on display.
In case of inclement weather, the concert will take place in the Dallas Floyd Gymnasium on Cumberland University’s campus.
Ballyliffin Golf club is basking in the sun as the European hosts the Pro-Am on the Glashedy Links course today.
On this mornings 9 til Noon show Greg Hughes caught up with Golf broadcaster Shane O’Dongohue and Head Green Keeper at Ballyliffen Andy Robertson.
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Joel Thomas(FESTUS, Mo.) — A Missouri dad has received a special tattoo to help his 9-year-old son cope with year-old burn scars.
In 2016, Landon Thomas accidentally fell into a bonfire at home and badly burned his right leg and foot, his father, Joel Thomas, told ABC News.
“At first, he had to wear compression socks to help him heal and even after, he wore long socks to hide [the scars],” said Thomas, 31, of Festus, Missouri.
To give his son a boost of confidence, Thomas said he offered to get a tattoo that would match the scars Landon sustained.
Thomas then put in …read more
Court documents show that investigators suspect a biology teacher from the Twin Cities area was high on multiple drugs when he was fatally shot by a Mankato police officer who responded to a disturbance at a hotel.
Search warrants filed in Blue Earth District Court say a friend who partied with 33-year-old Chase Anthony Tuseth, of Chanhassen, before he died in the early hours of Dec. 31 told a Bureau of Criminal Apprehension agent he believed his friend took LSD and ecstasy.
The Free Press of Mankato reports the warrants also say messages on Tuseth's phone suggest he took LSD, ecstasy and Adderall, and suspected drugs were found in his hotel room.
Tuseth was a 2008 Minnesota State University graduate and taught at an alternative high school in Shakopee.
An Arizona law prohibits the use of legal contracts for surrogate births, but courts routinely allow these arrangements in Arizona. Wochit
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Colorado Attorney General Cynthia Coffman has sued Boulder County, calling its moratorium on all new applications for oil and gas development illegal. Coffman in a statement said the county's "open defiance of state law has made legal action the final recourse available."
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MOSCOW, Feb 3 (Reuters) - A Russian strike from an undisclosed high-precision weapon killed more than 30 militants in an area of Syria's Idlib where a Russian plane was previously downed, TASS news agency quoted Russia's Defence Ministry as saying on Saturday.
The Russian Su-25 warplane was brought down in the Idlib province earlier on Saturday, and the pilot was killed during "a fight" after ejecting by parachute, the Defence Ministry has said. [nL8N1PT0F9 (Reporting by Polina Devitt; editing by Alexander Smith)
. @BrianStelter on Charlottesville: "You could make the case that Saturday was the worst day of the Trump presidency" https://t.co/qH3mxqKbbZ
Sunday on CNN’s “Reliable Sources,” host Brian Stelter offered his thoughts on the violence in Charlottesville, VA a day earlier that erupted during the white nationalist protest and the fallout following President Donald Trump’s response to the violence, saying it could be “the worst day of the Trump presidency.”
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“You could make the case that Saturday was the worst day of the Trump presidency, with so many commentators include manager Republican commentators and GOP senators and congressmen criticizing the president for his half-hearted response,” said Stelter.”
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FLINNY?: GAWB wants to name this 200kg turtle.
FLINNY?: GAWB wants to name this 200kg turtle. Gladstone Area Water Board
FROM Turtle McTurtle Face to Special T and Magda, there has been no shortage of suggestions to name a 200kg turtle undergoing rehabilitation in Gladstone.
The Gladstone Area Water Board is looking to name the turtle, which is the largest ever captured and weighed in Port Curtis.
The "extra special" green sea turtle has been in rehabilitation at GAWB's Lord St rehabilitation centre since June, and is almost ready to be released.
After receiving more than 70 possible names, GAWB short-listed Flinny, after Matthew Flinders, and Tulua, in honour of the first Aboriginal people of the region.
Residents have one week to vote on GAWB's Facebook page for their preferred name.
UNION SPRINGS, Ala. (AP) - A Georgia man has been killed after being struck by a vehicle in Alabama.
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency said that 42-year-old William Gregory Bell of Cuthbert, Ga. was killed Tuesday when he was struck by a vehicle. The law enforcement agency said that Bell was standing outside his automobile on U.S. Highway 82 when he was struck by another vehicle. The incident occurred near Union Springs, Ala.
The driver of the vehicle that struck Bell left the scene of the crash. Alabama State Troopers are asking anyone with any information about the crash to contact 334-242-0700.
Bell was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Avon Products Inc. Chief Executive Sheri McCoy is expected to step down, according to people familiar with the matter, after her effort to turn around the beleaguered cosmetics seller faltered.
Ms. McCoy is near a decision to retire, according to the people, who cautioned that terms of her departure are still being worked out and no final decisions have been made. Either way, Ms. McCoy, who has run Avon since 2012, is expected to...
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — A North Carolina woman accused of hiding the remains of two infants under a house in 2016 has pleaded guilty to two counts of failure to report a death.
The News & Observer reports that 41-year-old Bridgette Morgan Smith was sentenced to between six to eight months for each count on Thursday and will receive credit for 164 days already served.
She was originally arrested in Jacksonville, Florida, in June, on two felony charges of concealing the death of a child 14 months after the remains were discovered in trash bags.
Johnston County District Attorney Susan Doyle said DNA evidence showed that both infants were related to Smith and that Smith’s mother said they were her daughter’s children.
Smith had told investigators both children were stillborn.
FILE - In this Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, file photo, Madonna performs on stage during the Women's March rally, in Washington. Madonna has lost her battle to prevent an auction of her personal items, including a love letter from her ex-boyfriend, the late rapper Tupac Shakur, a pair of worn panties and a hairbrush containing her hair. In a decision revealed Monday, April 23, 2018, a judge dismissed the case on grounds the statute of limitations to recover the items had passed. Jose Luis Magana, File AP Photo
TUSCOLA -- The numbers say it all. 22 playoff appearances in 24 years. 5 title games. 2 state championships. Tuscola football is one of the strongest programs in central Illinois.
The Warriors are poised to continue their winning ways in year four of the Andy Romine (32-3 record) era. Star offensive lineman, Oklahoma State commit Hunter Woodard will play both ways, making the Tuscola defensive front even more intimidating than it already is. Cale Sementi and Andrew Erickson will help anchor a linebacker corps that Romine says could be one of the strongest they've ever had. Junior Luke Sluder steps in at quarterback after Kaleb Williams graduated.
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DETROIT (AP) — Mitsubishi is recalling nearly 227,000 vehicles in the U.S. to fix glass sunroofs that can fly off and parking brakes that may not work.
The first recall covers nearly 57,000 Outlanders from 2007 to 2010, Lancers from 2008 to 2010, Lancer Evolutions from 2009 and 2010, and 2010 Lancer Sportbacks. Sunroof glass can detach and become a hazard.
Dealers will replace the glass.
The second recall covers more than 170,000 Outlanders from 2014 to 2016 and 2013 to 2016 Outlander Sports.
Water can get enter the rear brake calipers, causing parking brake shafts to corrode and possibly stick. That can stop the parking brake from holding the vehicles.
Dealers will replace the brake boot, lever and caliper bodies if necessary. They'll also replace the piston assembly.
Both recalls start March 27.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Figures on government spending and debt in millions of dollars. The government’s fiscal year runs Oct. 1 through Sept. 30.
Total public debt subject to limit April 14 $19,808,747 Statutory debt limit $19,808,772 Total public debt outstanding April 14 $19,846,272 Operating balance April 14 $141,247 Interest fiscal year 2017 thru March $145,389 Interest same period pvs fiscal year $126,239 Deficit fiscal year 2017 thru March -$535,641 Deficit same period pvs fiscal year -$459,361 Receipts fiscal year 2017 thru March $1,473,137 Receipts same period pvs fiscal year $1,476,218 Outlays fiscal year 2017 thru March $1,999,991 Outlays same period pvs fiscal year $1,935,579 Gold assets in March $11,041
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MONTREAL - Canadian Pacific Railway and the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference say they have reached a four-year tentative agreement to end a strike hours after it began.
The parties also reached a five-year deal for the Kootenay Valley Railway.
The union says full operations at both railways will resume Thursday morning across Canada.
Union president Doug Finnson called the deal a fair contract that its members can feel good about.
CP Rail chief executive Keith Creel says the agreements are positive for 12,000 railway employees, customers and the entire Canadian economy.
Creel adds that the agreement will provide long-term stability.
The tentative agreements must be ratified by Teamsters members over the coming months.
Details of the agreement are being withheld pending ratification.
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BIRMINGHAM — The National Weather Service (NWS) in Birmingham has issued a flood warning for urban areas and small streams in Chilton, Blount, Bibb, Greene, Hale, Tuscaloosa, Walker and Jefferson counties until 11:45 a.m.
According to the National Weather Service, at 9:47 a.m., doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain which will cause flooding. One to two inches of rain is possible in a short period of time. Some places may receive more.
Some locations that will experience flooding include, Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, Hoover, Vestavia Hills, Alabaster, Bessemer, Homewood, Northport, Pelham, Mountain Brook, Trussville, Helena, Hueytown, Gardendale, Irondale, Leeds, Moody, Calera, Fairfield and Chelsea.
The NWS urges travelers not to turn around as most flood-related deaths occur in vehicles, and to keep children away from storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams. Water levels can rise rapidly and sweep children away.
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TORONTO - Ontario's Liberal Party meets today to hear from Premier Kathleen Wynne, who is expected to deliver a "rally-style" speech to party members for the last time before the coming spring provincial election.
The gathering in downtown Toronto, which enters its second day today, will focus on campaign preparedness, volunteer training and recruitment.
Wynne's speech, expected late Saturday afternoon, is one of two keynote addresses at the weekend event.
Also delivering a keynote address is Grey Cup-winning coach of the Toronto Argonauts, Marc Trestman, around noon.
Wynne opened the convention Friday night by participating in a candidate spotlight and taking questions from party members.
Ontario's general election is June 7.
A male cyclist was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries overnight Wednesday after being struck by the driver of a tractor-trailer, Peel paramedics say.
The cyclist, in his 20s, was travelling southbound on Dixie Road near Derry Road in Mississauga when he was hit shortly before 3:20 a.m.
Paramedics rushed the cyclist to the trauma centre at Sunnybrook Hospital with significant injuries.
The truck driver remained at the scene and is co-operating with investigators, according to Peel police. The force's Major Collision Bureau has taken over the investigation.
Dixie Road is closed to traffic between Director Gate and Mid-Way Boulevard.
A gunman has died after opening fire earlier Wednesday morning on members of Congress practicing for a charity baseball game in Alexandria, Virginia, inju... -- A massive fire engulfed a residential high-rise building in London on Wednesday, leaving at least 74 people injured and six dead.The London Fire Brigade disp... When the American Society of Animal Science presents awards at its July 9 annual meeting in Baltimore, those in attendance can expect to hear the University of Nebraska-Lincol... A big second inning lifted the Pinnacle Bank Seniors of Lexington to an 11-1 win over Broken Bow on Tuesday night.
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CHARLESTON, WV (BY: JEFF JENKINS, WV METRONEWS) – Cash paying customers on the West Virginia Turnpike are being handed cards by toll collectors through Saturday. The motorists are being asked to respond to a survey that will help determine the future tolls on the 88-mile highway.
The survey is part of a traffic engineering revenue study being done for the West Virginia Parkways Authority by a national firm in connection with a new state law that allows for up to$500 million in revenue bonds for road construction to be sold, Parkways General Greg Barr told MetroNews Thursday.
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SC order on Delhi a 'thumping victory' for democracy: Chidambaram
Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Wednesday hailed the Supreme Court judgment on the power tussle between the LG and the Delhi government, saying it was a "thumping victory" for democracy.
In a series of tweets, Chidambaram, who represented the Delhi government as counsel in the court, asked why Delhi Lieutenant Governor (LG) Anil Baijal allowed himself to be misdirected in law by his political masters.
A 30-year-old man was arrested for drinking and driving after crashing into a police car in Jersey City on Friday evening, officials said.
Denny Veerden was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving with a suspended license, careless driving, and having an open container in his vehicle, city spokeswoman Kimberly Wallace-Scalcione said.
The incident occurred at about 6 p.m. near Sherman Avenue and Franklin Street, she said. Veerden was allegedly driving east on Franklin Street when he struck a cruiser driven by a North District sergeant, she said.
He was released from custody after being issued the summonses.
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KGL postpones Ordinary and Extraordinary General meeting (KSE) Date: 03 Jul 2018 Kuwait & Gulf Link Transport Co. announced that Ordinary and Extraordinary General meeting was not held due to insufficient quorum and is postponed to July 26, 2018.
A gunman opened fire on a Congressional baseball practice early Wednesday morning in Alexandria, Virginia. Five people, including the shooter, were shot during the attack. House Majority Whip Steve Scalise was among those shot. NBC News sources identified the shooter as James T. Hodgkinson. He was shot by Capitol police and later died of his injuries, President Trump told the nation from the White House.
Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith strained his left hamstring and did not return to the game against the Indiana Pacers today..
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Smith could bee seen favouring his left leg late in the second quarter and will be evaluated after the game.
Iman Shumpert, who has not seen any court time this series, started the third quarter in his place.
Smith has been struggling since returning from a thumb injurty, averaging 8.6 points on a career-low 34.6% shooting in 41 appearances during the regular season.
Social media sensation Jeremy Meeks, the 'hot felon,' made his New York Fashion Week debut on the Philipp Plein runway earlier this week.
Meeks made headlines in 2014 after his mugshot, posted on the Stockton Police Department's Facebook page after he was arrested on federal weapons charges, went viral.
He became an instant Internet celebrity, with users commenting on his good looks.
Meeks was later convicted and sentenced to 27 months in a California prison, but he has since traded the cellblock for the catwalk.
This mugshot of Jeremy Meeks, 30, of Stockton, Calif., garnered a lot of attention on Facebook after being posted to the local police department's page. (Photo: Stockton Police Department/Mugshot/Postmedia Network)
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MOGADISHU (Reuters) - At least three people were killed when a suicide attacker set off a car bomb at a checkpoint outside the main base of an African Union peacekeeping force in the Somali capital on Monday, police said.
There was no immediate claim of responsibility.
Islamist al Shabaab militants, who want to topple the Western-backed government, have carried out similar attacks in the past.
"So far we know three of the security forces died. We believe al Shabaab is behind the attack," Mohamed Ahmed, a police officer, told Reuters.
He said the death toll was likely to go up because the bomb was powerful and it had caused damage even to nearby residential buildings.
A Reuters photographer at the scene saw the burnt-out shell of the bomber's car and another vehicle nearby on fire.
Nearly 300 members of Somalia's federal parliament were sworn in last week and they are expected to pick a new president.
(Reporting by Abdi Sheikh and Feisal Omar; Writing by Duncan Miriri; Editing by Mark Trevelyan)
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi hosted his Sudanese counterpart Omar al-Bashir for talks in Cairo on Monday, with the pair pledging to boost cooperation after tensions between their neighboring countries.
Bashir’s visit comes two weeks after the reinstatement of Sudan’s ambassador to Cairo following his recall to Khartoum in January.
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Modi, cricketing legend and senior were among millions who congratulated the Indian U-19 team for their World Cup-winning effort. PM Modi congratulated the team by tweeting the following:
Absolutely thrilled by the stupendous achievement of our young cricketers. Congratulations to them on winning the Under-19 This triumph makes every Indian extremely proud. — Modi (@narendramodi) 3 February 2018
Congrats to India's talented young team for winning the Under-19 Calmness and composure of our boys embellishes their skills. Proud of @Shaw_Prithvi and his mates, as well as of coach Rahul Dravid and the hard-working support staff #PresidentKovind — of (@rashtrapatibhvn) 3 February 2018
What a win for the U19 boys, take it as a stepping stone; Long long way to go! Enjoy the moment!
Ramnath Kovind tweeted:Former and current players were also quick to praise the unbeaten effort of the Indian team which thrashed in the final for a record fourth title.
Gamecock athletes dressed to impress for sports gala
The 2017 Gamecock Gala was held at Colonial Life Arena Monday for the student-athletes. It was a night for the athletes to dress up and enter the arena to cameras flashing and video rolling. The event honored the University’s student-athletes for their accomplishments during the 2016-17 campaign.
Midlands school will hold 'cut the violence' fundraiser now in memory of slain classmate
The principal and students at Gray Collegiate Academy are going to shave their heads in a show of solidarity against senseless violence, including the shooting death of one of their own.
LANSING, Mich. (AP) – Officials are looking for partners and sponsors to help celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Michigan state park system.
A year-long celebration of the state park centennial is planned to begin in May 2019. The Department of Natural Resources says there are opportunities for businesses, associations and others to take part.
Among options are sharing information about the centennial, underwriting portions of the educational campaign, hosting a cleanup or display and leading events such as geocaching challenges and vintage RV parades.
Conservation-oriented projects could include sprucing up trails, green initiatives, invasive species removal and facility preservation.
The park system has more than 100 units, ranging from Milliken State Park and Harbor in Detroit to Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park in the far western Upper Peninsula.
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Feb 14 Mytilineos Holdings SA :
* Announces cooperation with General Electric (GE), aiming to optimise productivity and reduce energy costs
* Says together with GE, will install the world's first Digital Smelter, a digital solution based in Predix software
* Says the Digital Smelter will be developed by GE teams in U.S. and the U.A.E.
* Says the deal was signed by its Greek Aluminium unit and GE in Dubai, will last 10 years
* Says the Digital Smelter is a solution for aluminum electrolysis, increasing productivity and reducing energy costs
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Egypt and Russia signed a contract to build the first nuclear power plant in the North African country. This happened during a visit to the Russian side of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The NPP's construction contract was signed at a ceremony on state television, attended by Vladimir Putin and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Saeed Hussein Khalil el-Sisi, AFP reported.
Signatures were made by the head of Russia's state-owned company Rosatom Alexei Lichachov and the Egyptian energy minister Mohamed Shaker.
The two countries signed in November 2015 two agreements under which Russia would finance and build a nuclear power plant with four reactors of 1200 megawatts. According to Egyptian media, the Dhaba site will cost 30 billion dollars.
During the visit, it was also clear that investments to create a Russian industrial zone in Egypt could reach $ 7 billion.
In addition, Russia and Egypt agreed to exchange intelligence between the two countries' counter-terrorism counter-terrorism services.
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State health officials are warning of a spike in cases of valley fever.The California Department of Public Health says it received reports of more than 5,300 cases of the illness in 2016.A reason for the increase isn't known, but officials believe changes in testing, diagnosis and reporting patterns have had an impact.People infected with valley fever may have flu-like symptoms.It is prevalent in arid regions and can be contracted by breathing in fungus-laced spores from dust.
Roma are reportedly keen on signing Manchester United winger Adnan Januzaj, who is out of favour at Old Trafford.
Manchester United winger Adnan Januzaj has reportedly started to attract interest from Roma.
Januzaj has just returned to Old Trafford after a disappointing year at Sunderland, where he failed to score in 25 Premier League appearances for the Black Cats.
With Jose Mourinho making high-profile additions at United, Januzaj is expected to be sold in order to bring in more funds and according to DHNet, Roma are keen on the 22-year-old.
The Serie A giants are currently in the process of negotiating Mohamed Salah's transfer to Liverpool, and Januzaj could be regarded as a cut-price replacement.
He was once tipped for big things at the North-West outfit, but he has gone on to scored just five times in 63 matches in all competitions.
His last appearance for United came as a late substitute during the 3-2 defeat to West Ham United on May 10, 2016.
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By Mike Waters
The Syracuse Orange needs a big win to boost its NCAA tournament resume. There aren't many potential wins bigger than playing the nation's No. 2 ranked team, which also happens to be No. 1 in the Ratings Percentage Index.
Syracuse (15-7 overall, 4-5 ACC) hosts ACC-leader Virginia (21-1, 10-0) on Saturday at the Carrier Dome.
Virginia holds a 3-game lead in the ACC standings after beating second-place Louisville earlier in the week. Virginia has also beaten Clemson and Duke, which are essentially tied with Louisville.
Virginia boasts an efficient offense to go with its dominant defense. The Cavaliers haven't allowed more than 63 points in any of their 10 ACC games.
Saturday's game starts at 4 p.m. and will be televised on the ACC Network.
Deputies in Spartanburg County are investigating after a teen said a masked man pointed a gun at him outside his home early Monday morning.
Deputies said they were called to the home on Deer Springs Road and met with the 18-year-old victim at the back of the home beside an outbuilding.
Deputies said the victim told them he was sweeping out the outbuilding around 1:20 a.m. when he noticed a man pointing a revolver at him at the open bay door.
The man was reportedly wearing a black mask that resembled a human face and asked the teen “where is it, where’s it at.”
When the victim denied any knowledge of what the man was after, the suspect reportedly went to another outbuilding on the property and began rummaging through it.
The victim then heard what sounded like a four-wheeler drive off in the direction of SC 215.
It's not known if anything was stolen.
The suspect has not been identified.
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BAGHDAD (AP) — A service member in the U.S.-led coalition battling the Islamic State group has died in a “non-combat related incident” in Iraq.
A statement from the U.S. military said the service member was killed on Monday, without providing further details. It did not identify the individual or give a nationality.
According to the Pentagon, there are 4,815 U.S. troops in Iraq, including special operations forces. They are mainly providing logistical and other support to Iraqi combat forces, but have been operating closer to the front lines as part of a massive operation to retake the IS-held city of Mosul.
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2 armed robberies reported the same day in Brighton Park
Two armed robberies were reported Wednesday evening in the Brighton Park neighborhood on the Southwest Side.
One or two men approached victims with a weapon and demanded their belongings, according to a community alert from Chicago Police.
The first robbery was at 5:45 p.m. Wednesday in the 2500 block of West 46th Street, police said. The second occurred at 7 p.m. in the 4300 block of South Whipple Street.
The robbers were described as 20 to 22-year-old black men standing between 5-foot-7 and 6-feet tall and 160 pounds, police said. One of the men had braids.
Anyone with information should contact Area Central detectives at (312) 747-8382.
A man has been taken to hospital after an attack in Hartlepool town centre.
The emergency services were called to York Road at 3.37pm today after a disturbance.
A 36-year-old man sustained a wound to his arm and was treated initially by police before he was taken by ambulance to James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough.
Police have taped off an area outside the library as inquiries get under way.
Anyone with information is asked to call Cleveland Police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
About Dementia Friendly Swimming - Wythenshawe Forum
The Dementia Friendly Swimming sessions provide people living with dementia and those who support them with a chance to enjoy swimming in a safe and supportive environment. Many of the staff at the centres are Dementia Friends and on hand to support people during their visit for a swim. These sessions are open supported swims, allowing people to enjoy a swim at their leisure whilst knowing support is available should they need it.
G-Eazy stepped out in style the day Halsey announced they are "taking some time apart."
Wearing a black suit, the rapper appeared solo as he joined scores of celebs at the Vogue Foundation Dinner as part of Paris Fashion Week—Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2018-2019 at the Musee Galliera in Paris on Tuesday.
He and Halsey, who duet on the new single "Him & I," first sparked dating rumors last summer. Fans had speculated this week that they had broken up after noticing Halsey had deleted photos of him and also posted a cryptic pic.
G-Eazy had said on Monday that he was headed to Paris. Other celebs spotted at the Vogue Foundation Dinner included Mandy Moore , Adriana Lima, Alessandra Ambrosio, Liv Tyler, Naomi Campbell, Kaia Gerber, Tracee Ellis Ross and Ashley Graham.
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A new space study was conducted and has revealed a new theory about the planet Uranus.
All joking aside, it really does stink.
According to scientists, Uranus smells like rotten eggs. (Don't laugh, this is science!)
A new study suggests clouds in the planet's atmosphere are composed of hydrogen sulfide, the molecule that makes rotten eggs smell so bad.
But how did experts sniff out this new info from roughly 1.6 billion miles away?
Using a spectrometer on NASA's Gemini Telescope in Hawaii, researchers observed Uranus' cloud cover.
What Do Uranus' Cloud Tops Have in Common with Rotten Eggs? https://t.co/5voeG5VHkn pic.twitter.com/ki3Ngi5FDG — Gemini Observatory (@GeminiObs) April 23, 2018
That's where they spotted the signature of hydrogen sulfide.
However, experts say if anyone were to go to Uranus, they wouldn't have to endure the stench.
Valentine's Day gifts usually consist of flowers, candies, and the occasional giant teddy bear. But, one Biloxi woman used the power of social media to spread her love far beyond the borders of Mississippi.
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€980,911 were raised for Dar tal-Providenza in the annual 'feast of generosity' held yesterday on the grounds of the home for people with disabilities in Siġġiewi.
Hundreds of people visited the home to watch the various shows presented throughout the day and make a donation. Others donated over the phone. Various parishes in Malta and Gozo made special collections during Masses.
The director, Fr Martin Micallef, said that this year’s edition of the feast has once again shown the solidarity with and generosity of the Maltese people towards Id-Dar tal-Providenza. He thanked the civil and political authorities for their support as well as all those hundreds of volunteers that took part in the organisation.
Gratitude was also expressed by Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna, who also opened the 'feast' with Mass.
€32,010 were raised through an auction of various works of art donated by more than 100 Maltese and foreign artists.
The feast of generosity held on New Year's Day 2016 had raised a record €1.04 million.
BUENOS AIRES, April 24 (Reuters) - Argentina’s economy expanded 5.1 percent in February when compared with the same month last year, marking the twelfth straight month of interannual growth, government statistics agency Indec said on Tuesday.
The economy contracted 0.2 percent in February compared with January, Indec said. (Reporting by Buenos Aires newsroom Writing by Luc Cohen)
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“You can put several guys in that discussion when you talk about Michael Jordan and what he was able to do all those years, absolutely unstoppable,” Jackson said. “Kareem with the one shot that nobody had any answer for, Wilt scoring 100 and averaging 50 and 25. Shaq in his dominance, Kobe in his dominance. You can go on and on.”
CONSTRUCTION firm Beard, which is building the New Library at Queen’s College, has promoted contracts manager Kirsty Lever to construction manager.
Ms Lever joined the £136m-turnover Cumnor Hill-based builder in 2007 as a contracts manager.
Before that, she was a project manager for Miller Construction, now part of Galliford Try.
Beard construction director Dean Averies said: “Kirsty has demonstrated a relentless focus on build quality and customer satisfaction, which are vital to her new construction management role.
“I’m extremely confident that she will create exceptional value for our clients.”
One man was taken to the hospital after a rollover crash Friday.
The accident happened on Donation Road near Sampson Road around 12:15 p.m.
The driver lost control of the SUV, which rolled over and ended up in a ditch.
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In the Midtown neighborhood of Springfield, the Ujima literacy program is helping to improve children’s literacy.
Ujima, a Swahili word that means collective work and responsibility, is an effort made possible by several organizations. They include Missouri State University, Springfield Public Schools, Springfield NAACP, Springfield-Greene County Library, Parents as Teachers and the Bartley-Decatur Neighborhood Center.
Ujima started in summer 2016 as a literacy camp for children in the early grades. Since then, it has grown, and includes a monthly program for infants, toddlers and elementary students.
Dr. Shurita Thomas-Tate, Ujima director and associate professor of communication sciences and disorders at MSU, and her graduate assistant Lindsey Lower, explain about the program and its impact.
An interview with Dr. Shurita Thomas-Tate and Lindsey Lower.
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To find out how you get involved with Ujima, contact Thomas-Tate at 417-836-6878.
Aug 15 (Reuters) - CLAVISTER HOLDING AB
* Q2 REVENUES SEK ‍21.4​ MILLION VERSUS SEK 17.4 MILLION YEAR AGO
* Q2 GROSS PROFIT AMOUNTED TO 17,0 (10,9) MSEK, AN INCREASE OF 56,3% Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
"I can't talk about [how smart and experienced Linares is] before the fight. I need to check, I need to feel," Lomachenko said. "You and a lot of other people think [highly] about him, but he's never fought with a boxer like me. Understand? After the fight, I can answer. I'm not worried about it because I know my boxing, I know my style. I know my power."
Tweet: Victor Lindelof reacts to Man Utd move
Manchester United new boy Victor Lindelof has tweeted for the first time since signing for the club yesterday evening.
The Sweden international, aged 22, addressed his considerably bolstered Twitter following this morning to react to his move to Old Trafford.
Ex-Benfica centre-back Lindelof wished his followers a good morning, declared himself so happy at having joined United and said he can’t wait to get started at his new club.
Lindelof became United’s first summer signing when his move was finalised on Wednesday night.
The Malvern Area Kiwanis annual Sexy Legs Contest is today (Saturday, Feb. 3) from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Boys & Girls Club of Malvern and Hot Spring County. The event is done in humor and is family friendly.
The Sexy Legs Contest is held in conjunction with the Chili Supper. Admission for ages 13 and up is $8, ages 6-12 are $4 and ages 5 and younger are free.
Those who are interested in either event may ask any member of the Malvern Area Kiwanis Club for a ticket or call Susan Lafond at (501) 337-6422.
SEATTLE (AP) – The man who accused Seattle Mayor Ed Murray of sexually abusing him when he was a teenager has asked the court to dismiss the lawsuit he filed against the mayor.
In a motion filed Tuesday, Delvonn Heckard’s lawyer, Lincoln Beauregard, said Heckard “feels as though it would be wise to complete his extensive counseling and recovery” before moving forward with the case.
Beauregard said Heckard still wants to proceed with the legal action but “determined that it would be better for the success of the lawsuit, and the citizens of the City of Seattle,” if the case went forward once Murray was out of office.
Murray, who has denied the allegations, dropped his re-election bid because of the lawsuit. It had claimed Murray paid Heckard for sex in the 1980s. The Associated Press does not typically identify alleged victims of sex abuse, but Heckard has said he wanted his name made public.
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U.S. Could Lose an Estimated 20,000 Teachers, Many Bilingual, as DACA is Phased Out
Dianne Solis James Barragán, Dallas Morning News, Oct. 5, 2017 - "Texas stands to lose about 2,000 teachers who are in the DACA program, and as many as 20,000 such teachers would be affected nationwide. The clock is ticking, and without a legislative reprieve, within a few years it will be illegal for these teachers to work in the U.S. Their loss would hit bilingual education, where there’s a constant dearth of educators, especially hard. ... Both DACA teachers and their school districts are confronted with questions about what might come next: If a teacher’s work permit expires before the end of the school year, should they lose their job? How will schools replace those immigrant teachers?"
Novelist Anne Valente reads from her latest work. Her novel, Our Hearts Will Burn Us Down, was released in October from William Morrow, and follows a yearbook committee in the wake of a school shooting.
Anne Valente's first short-story collection, By Light We Knew Our Names, won the Dzanc Books Short Story Prize. Her fiction appears in One Story, The Kenyon Review, The Southern Review, and the Chicago Tribune, and her essays appear in The Believer and The Washington Post. Originally from St. Louis, she is a faculty member in the Creative Writing Department at Santa Fe University of Art and Design.
2017 April 25 Special Election Day Is Next Tuesday
There’s light at the end of the tunnel for a local ballot issue.
Election Day for The Lake Chelan Community Hospital Bond is nearly here…
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That’s Chelan County Auditor, Skip Moore.
Election ballot deadline is next Tuesday, April 25th. Your ballot must be postmarked or dropped in the ballot drop box by 8pm.
Updated at 2:15 p.m.: GREENWICH, Conn. - Trains were delayed up to 30 minutes on the New Haven Line due to fallen trees in the vicinity of the Old Greenwich train station, Metro-North reported via Twitter at about 12:45 p.m. Monday.
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Ride-hailing service Lyft will launch its service in Toronto on Tuesday, marking its first expansion outside the United States.
The addition of Lyft brings increased competition to Uber in Canada's largest city.
The company announced plans to expand to Toronto last month, but had not set a date for its start.
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Lyft will operate between Hamilton and Oshawa, Ont., and as far north as Newmarket, Ont.
Uber arrived in Canada several years ago and has fought an uphill regulatory battle ever since.
Beck Taxi says adding thousands of cars to Toronto's congested streets is the last thing the city needs and only discourages transit ridership.
A local family is hoping someone can give them information into who stole a very important toy this week. Police tell us that they’re looking for an electric ride-on toy car, that belongs to a 10-year-old girl with cerebral palsy. The miniature black Escalade has become a means of transportation for the girl, for when shes outside with friends or family. Officers say a witness saw an adult man use a young boy to steal the toy car from outside the house on Bourbon Street Sunday night. They’re looking for a white male with a medium build about 5’8. He was seen wearing a blue t-shirt that night, accompanied by a young boy, about 4-5 years old. Anyone with info is asked to contact Barrie Police at 705-725-7025.
An 11-year-old boy will have to go through months of surgery after a relative's dog attacked him at home on June 20.
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Damian Sunderland was flown to the PICU at Children's Mercy Hospital and was then transferred to the University of Kansas Hospital with threatening injuries.
He recently underwent a major surgery to graft skin to his cheeks, lower jaw, nose and the recreation of his lips.
Dr. Brian Andrews says he sees about two serious dog bites each year.
"We use skin grafts from different parts of Damian's arms and legs to better match the natural skin tones," Andrews said.
Andrews also explained that they could tattoo permanent color on his skin further down the road.
Damian's mom, DeAnn Tieman, said he was so excited to hear that he would have lips again.
"He can't comprehend that doctors can remake his face," Tieman said.
To learn more about Damian's story and to keep up with his recovery, check out his Facebook page.
× Charlie Daniels Band To Perform At The Walton Arts Center
FAYETTEVILLE (KFSM) — Charlie Daniels and his band are set to perform at the Walton Arts Center.
The Country Music Hall of Famer will take the stage Thursday, May 10 at 7 p.m.
Tickets range from $30 to $75.
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All five members of the Stacey family of Conception Bay South are still trying to absorb that they are $500,000 richer.
"One of my sons couldn't even crack a smile — he just couldn't wrap his head around those numbers," Jo-Anne Stacey said in a media release from Atlantic Lottery Corp.
"You never expect that it could happen to you. It's a beautiful gift to be given."
Jo-Anne and her husband, Chris, say sensible spending is in their future, including a new roof, and a retirement nest egg.
"We want to put it away and take our time to ensure we make a good decision," said Jo-Anne.
The couple had a winning $500,000 Fortune Scratch 'N Win ticket, and collected their cheque in St. John's on Wednesday. The Staceys won the first top prize for the contest and four more remain.
They purchased the ticket at the Canadian Tire Gas Bar on Topsail Road, St. John's. The business will receive a one per cent seller's prize.
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Cambridge Analytica chief executive Alexander Nix has denied the data analytics firm ever worked for Russia.
He told the BBC's Newsnight programme there had been "a couple" of meetings with the Turkish subsidiary of Russian oil company Lukoil but said nothing had come of them.
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Saskatoon police say the city’s third homicide of 2017 occurred after Tyler Applegate, 27, confronted a man urinating on his fence.
Officers were initially called to a shooting in the 2300-block of 33rd Street West just before 10 a.m. CT on July 22, 2017.
READ MORE: Third person charged in 2017 Saskatoon shooting death
Upon their arrival, Applegate was found suffering from a single gunshot wound to the abdomen. He was rushed to Royal University Hospital, and later died from the injury on Aug. 10, 2017.
Police said the fourth and final person was charged in regards to the death. The man was arrested Wednesday morning and charged with second-degree murder.
The man is also facing a charge of discharging a firearm while being reckless as to the life or safety of another person. He was scheduled to appear in provincial court Wednesday morning.
Previously, a woman and two other men were charged with manslaughter in the death.
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All Times EST Overall W L T Pts GF GA W L T Boston College 9 3 0 18 38 28 9 7 2 Northeastern 8 3 0 16 35 24 10 5 1 Providence 6 4 1 13 33 24 10 7 1 Boston U. 6 6 1 13 44 37 8 10 1 UMass Lowell 6 6 0 12 32 39 9 8 0 UConn 5 7 1 11 41 34 8 11 2 Maine 4 4 1 9 26 29 8 7 1 New Hampshire 4 4 1 9 20 22 9 6 1 UMass 3 4 0 6 20 27 8 7 0 Vermont 1 6 2 4 19 34 4 10 3 Merrimack 1 6 1 3 16 26 3 9 3
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Friday’s Games
Merrimack 4, Army 1
Maine 7, Quinnipiac 4
UConn 4, Colgate 2
UMass-Lowell 3, Boston U. 2
Providence 8, RIT 3
Saturday’s Games
Northeastern 5, Boston College 2
Boston U. 9, UMass-Lowell 3
Maine 5, Quinnipiac 3
Army 4, New Hampshire 3
RIT 4, Providence 0
Brown 2, Vermont 2
Sunday, Dec. 10
Merrimack at New Hampshire, 4 p.m.
UMass at Union (N.Y.), 5 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 16
Northeastern at Merrimack, 4 p.m.
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RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — A Palestinian official says the goal of establishing a state of Palestine alongside Israel enjoys broad international support, expressing surprise at a Trump administration suggestion that a peace deal may not come in the form of a two-state solution.
Husam Zomlot, an adviser to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, says the "two-state solution is not something we just came up with."
Zomlot spoke ahead of a White House meeting on Wednesday between President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
A White House official has said that it's up to Israelis and Palestinians to decide what peace will entail, and that peace, not a two-state solution, is the goal.
Zomlot says it's not clear if the comments signal a shift from long-standing U.S. policy of supporting a two-state deal.
LONDON — Bank of England Governor Mark Carney will have to write a letter to Britain's Treasury chief explaining why inflation in the country is running by more than a percentage point above target.
Official figures Tuesday show that the annual inflation rate in Britain rose to 3.1 per cent . The increase was unexpected — most economists predicted a modest decline to 2.9 per cent from the previous month's 3 per cent .
Because inflation is more than a percentage point above the bank's 2 per cent target, Carney has to explain to Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond what he and his colleagues are doing about getting inflation down.
An 87-year-old Ohio man who survived the robbery that killed his wife three decades ago plans to attend the killer’s execution if it ever takes place.
Two-time Super Bowl champion tight end Bennie Cunningham died of cancer Monday at the age of 63, according to the Associated Press.
Cunningham played 10 seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers and won two rings with the team in Super Bowls XIII and XIV over the Dallas Cowboys and Los Angeles Rams.
Cunningham appeared in 118 games in his career and caught 202 passes for 2,879 yards and 20 touchdowns. He also had 19 catches for 219 yards and two touchdowns in the playoffs, including a touchdown in the 1979 AFC Championship game.
Cunningham retired in 1985 and was named to the Steelers’ 75th Anniversary team in 2007.
Former Flyer Jeremy Roenick and former Eagle Takeo Spikes made their Super Bowl predictions while speaking with NBC10's Brittney Shipp during a Super Bowl party in Minnesota. (Published 2 hours ago)
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New York Yankees starting pitcher CC Sabathia throws against the Los Angeles Angels during the first inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, June 13, 2017, in Anaheim, Calif. New York Yankees starting pitcher CC Sabathia throws against the Los Angeles Angels during the first inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, June 13, 2017, in Anaheim, Calif.
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The container will send potatoes, arabidopsis seeds and silkworm eggs to the surface of the moon. The eggs will hatch into silkworms, which can produce carbon dioxide, while the potatoes and seeds emit oxygen through photosynthesis. Together, they can establish a simple ecosystem on the Moon, says Zhang Yuanxun, chief designer of the container.
[...] Suitable temperature for plants and insects to survive and thrive is between +1 .. +30 ⁰C. But the moon's surface temperature ranges between -170 ⁰C at night to +120 ⁰C in the day. To get around this problem, the container will be equipped with a insulation layer and light pipes to ensure the growth of the plants and insects inside. Specially designed batteries will be used to provide a consistent energy supply.
[...] The whole event with the development of plants and insects on lunar surface will be live-streamed to the world, says the project's chief designer Xie [Gengxin].
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There are plenty of reasons to dislike Airbnb. Community activists argue that the company destroys neighborhoods by encouraging short-term rentals over long-term residents. And hundreds of travelers have been burned by misleading property descriptions on Airbnb’s website.
But you can’t say that the company doesn’t understand its target audience–an audience that tends to be young, fairly adventurous, and excited by the possibility of making new friends in far-flung places. That’s the same sort of audience that skews heavily in favor of marriage equality.
Throughout much of the West, marriage equality is now the law of the land, but Australia is a frustrating hold-out. Airbnb tackles that problem head-on in a new campaign called Until We All Belong, which has a maybe-sweet, maybe-sappy symbol at its center: a nearly circular wedding ring. Check the video above for more, or follow this link.
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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) – The Oglala Sioux Tribe is the latest South Dakota American Indian tribe to sue opioid manufacturers and distributors.
The tribe sued 24 opioid industry groups in federal court Friday. The lawsuit alleges the companies marketed prescription opioids in a way that fraudulently concealed and minimized their addiction risk.
The tribe seeks damages for allegedly deceptive trade practices, fraudulent and negligent conduct and violations of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act.
The companies have denied wrongdoing in response to similar lawsuits filed around the country.
The tribe’s attorneys also filed a similar lawsuit on behalf of the Rosebud Sioux, Flandreau Santee Sioux and the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate in January. Last month the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe filed a similar lawsuit in federal court in North Dakota.
Fabio Fognini of Italy returns the ball to Roberto Bautista of Spain during the St. Petersburg Open ATP tennis tournament semi-final match in St.Petersburg. | AP
MORIOKA: Simone Bolelli and Fabio Fognini defeated Ben McLachlan and Yasutaka Uchiyama in Saturday's doubles as Italy took a 2-1 lead over Japan in the first round of the Davis Cup.
After splitting Friday's opening singles, Italy gained the advantage after a 7-5, 6-7 (4), 7-6 (3), 7-5 doubles victory.
The winning country advances to the quarterfinals while the loser will have to win a playoff to remain in next year's World Group.
Japan must now win both Sunday's reverse singles to advance and end a three-year drought that includes losses to Canada, Britain and France.
Italy is bidding to reach the quarterfinals for the fifth time in six years.
Friday was another day with rain but this time it was heavier.
Sioux City broke a rain record for October 6 as by 7 pm the Sioux Gateway Airport had already received 2.36” of rain.
The old rain record was 2.02” set in 1903.
Many locations across Siouxland saw 1 to 2 inches of rain with places like Creighton and Neligh picking over two inches.
We not get to dry out for the weekend with temperatures return to the low 70s.
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Police responded to a call Monday around 4 p.m. after a van crashed into the Symposium Café at King and Erb Streets.
Police say the vehicle was making a left-hand turn when it hit another car and crashed into the building.
There was minor damage to the building and the driver did not suffer any injuries.
The driver of the van was charged with turning unsafely.
Drink Water presents ENERGY, full movie
A good old fashioned snowboard movie, something we can always count on the Drink Water guys to deliver. ENERGY gets 2017 off to a great start. This is the kind of film that you watch before you go ride, knowing that you are going to get stoked as fuck for that next pow turn, cliff drop, and ragdoll. These are the guys that keep snowboarding fun, and we’ll get behind that any day of the year.
Watch also: Full movie – Pathology: A movie about snowboarding and humans
Featuring: Curtis Ciszek, Bryan Fox, Austin Smith, Austen Sweetin, Griffin Siebert, Alex Yoder, Rick McCrank, Temple Cummins, Seth Huot, and Blake Paul
Supported by: Drink Water, Quiksilver, Smith, Poler, Nitro, Giro, evo, Volcom, Active, The North Face
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× Man accused of sexual misconduct with Susquehanna Township minor arrested at Lycoming County carnival
SUSQUEHANNA TOWNSHIP — Susquehanna Township Police have charged a 51-year-old carnival worker with sexual misconduct involving in minor in 2011 and 2013, the law enforcement agency announced.
William Joseph Nettles is charged with aggravated indecent assault, unlawful contact with a minor, and corruption of minors, police say.
Nettles was arrested in Lycoming County on May 18. He was found at a carnival, where he was operating a carnival game, police say.
He was returned to Dauphin County following his arrest and is being held in Dauphin County Prison in lieu of $75,000 bail.
A San Antonio woman has a warning for anyone thinking about putting their house for rent on Airbnb.Chelsey McGovern said one of her homes was trashed after a college student rented it in February.The student held a party with almost 300 guests, which left the home with broken windows, stains in every room and about $6,000 worth in damage."Red flags that I did not listen to ended up biting me in the butt," McGovern said.McGovern said she turned to Airbnb's million dollar guarantee for help.She said that so far, she's been reimbursed only about $3,200.
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March 30 Puravankara Ltd
* Says reduces overall debt by 4.50 billion rupees
* Says net-debt to equity ratio will now stand at 0.74 from the Dec 31, 2016 level of 0.94
* Says impact of debt reduction to lead to about INR 500 million being saved annually
* Says got INR 4.75 billion from exit of investment of land in Raidurg village
* In next few qtrs, co, unit Provident Housing will launch about 13 million sq feet across west and south India Further company coverage:
BELCHERTOWN, Mass. (WHDH) – A pickup truck crashed into a building in Belchertown, Monday morning.
Police say they received multiple 911 calls reporting that a pickup truck struck a Subway on North Main Street.
Authorities say the truck had crossed the parking lot and struck the front wall of the building. The Subway, along with other businesses in the plaza, were closed at the time of the crash.
According to police, the building and the truck both suffered major structural damage.
The driver was transported by ambulance to Baystate Medical Center in Springfield.
The crash remains under investigation. A building instructor is evaluating the building’s damage.
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Adebayo finished Tuesday's 89-74 summer league win over the Lakers with nine points (3-6 FG, 3-4 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and one block across 21 minutes.
Adebayo didn't have to do much offensively, as teammates Derrick Jones Jr. and Duncan Robinson were both hot and scoring at will. As a result, Adebayo put up just six shot attempts and instead, focused his energy on the boards. For the second straight contest, Adebayo reached double-digit rebounds and has now combined for 24 in two contests. It was originally believed that Adebayo would only get limited run in the summer league, but so far, it appears as though the Heat coaching staff has been comfortable giving the 6-foot-10 big man a fairly significant workload.
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Police: Man dead, woman injured in Fox Lake motorcycle crash
A 45-year-old man was killed and a 42-year-old woman injured when the motorcycle they were riding crashed on Tuesday afternoon in northwest suburban Fox Lake, police said.
Emergency crews responded about 5 p.m. to the single-vehicle wreck on Rollins Road near Elm Avenue, according to Fox Lake police.
He died at the scene, and she suffered minor injuries, police said. They both lived in Round Lake Heights.
Authorities have not released the man’s name or said who was driving.
The cause of the crash is under investigation. Police ask witnesses to call (847) 587-3100.
April 3 Essar Investments Ltd:
* Essar announces sale of Aegis to capital square partners
* Sale marks Essar's complete exit from bpo business
* Transaction likely to close during Q1 of FY17/18, subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions
* Net proceeds of this sale will be used to retire Essar's debt Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom: +91 806 749 1136)
Vince Carter, the 20-year NBA veteran and future Hall of Famer, contributed in ways that numbers can’t show in his first season in Sacramento.
On Wednesday, as part of the National Basketball Players Association Players' Voice Awards, Carter was awarded the Backbone Award, given to the player that best represents “[the] heart and soul of their team" and voted on by his teammates.
(1/12). The NBPA Backbone Award Can’t beat heart. Taking it to the canvas, @boblian1206 illustrates the driving forces behind their teams.#PlayersVoice pic.twitter.com/rZ4nsIYsjq — NBPA (@TheNBPA) May 30, 2018
Carter’s influence on the Kings’ young roster was clear from his first day with the team. The vet was invaluable to the young guys, especially Willie Cauley-Stein, who shared his appreciation for Carter on Instagram.
Carter’s presence will forever be imprinted in the minds of players, coaches, fans and everyone he effected during his time with the Kings.
Elmina Sharks goalkeeper, Joseph Essam who was substituted after suffering a heavy collision in the game against Dreams FC is expected to undergo a scan test.
The shot-stopper regained consciousness and was able to make the trip with his teammates late last night to Elmina.
But the medical team have decided against taking chances and have recommended that the player undergo a scan to determine the complete state of his health.
Kelvin Aboagye Yeboah, speaking to Sharks Media confirmed that the player is currently in a better condition but they don’t want to take chances.
"The medical team were very professional in their dealings yesterday. We are happy that Joseph is back to normal but he would later in the day undergo a scan to determine the extent of injury".
Elmina Sharks lost 1-0 to Dreams Fc at the Theatre of Dreams courtesy Zuberu Sharani’s goal in the closing stages of the game.
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President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday, approved the appointments of the Governing Board of the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA).
This was contained in a statement issued by the Assistant Director (Press) in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mohammed Nakorji.
Mr. Tunde Lemo is the Chairman of the Board, while the members include: Nurudeen Abdurrahaman Rafindadi, Buba Silas Abdullahi, Babagana Mohammad Aji, Shehu Udman Abdullahi and Loretta Ngozichukwu Aniagolu.
Others are Mujaidu Stanley Dako, Vincent Oladapo Kolawole, Chukwunwike O. Uzo, Olubunmi Siyanbola, Abdulrazak Ma’aji, Saidu Abdulkadir and Peter Osawe.
The appointments are subject to the confirmation of the Senate.
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Pre-K funding
The city of Memphis has a new plan to fund pre-K when millions in federal grant money runs out next year. Even better, there may be a way to get it done without raising your taxes.
Council chair Berlin Boyd and Kemp Conrad share their initial thoughts on Live at 9.
Busting the most common food myths
When it comes to eating right, there is no shortage of information out there. Andrea Pharis is here with us to help dispel some of the most common food myths and make better choices.
Make a Difference Monday
This Make a Difference Monday takes us from Memphis to the Himalayas to Africa as local businessman Tom Lawrence climbs the world’s highest peak for a good cause.
MEMPOPS
You’ve probably seen them around the city. MEMPOPS is one of the most popular food truck and food cart business in Memphis. Soon you can get one of their all-natural popsicles at their new Collierville location.
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Susan Fowler's blog post about sexual harassment at Uber set off a chain reaction that has changed company culture in Silicon Valley and beyond. Lionel Barber talks to the FT's Leslie Hook and Brooke Masters about the repercussions of her decision to go public with her allegations, and why the FT has chosen her as its Person of the Year.
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OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) - The Ottawa Senators are hopeful that star defenseman Erik Karlsson will be ready for the start of next season following surgery on his left foot Wednesday.
General manager Pierre Dorion says Karlsson's recovery from surgery to repair torn tendons in the foot would take approximately four months.
The 27-year-old Swede was injured during the playoffs, though he still piled up 18 points in 19 games and played 28 minutes per game. Ottawa lost in the Eastern Conference final to eventual Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh.
After the first round against Boston, Karlsson revealed that he had been playing through hairline fractures in that same left foot - an injury suffered in late March. Ottawa said the tendon damage was found during an MRI following the season.
A four-month timeline would allow for Karlsson to return in mid-October.
In recent years over two-dozen young men have turned up dead in Wisconsin, most of them college students pulled from lakes and rivers with high blood-alcohol levels. Rumors have circulated about a serial killer preying on male students, but Steven Spingola is having none of it.
The retired Milwaukee Police Department homicide detective has written up his investigation into the string of deaths in a succinct book, Staggered Paths: Strange Deaths in the Badger State . Spingola holds that most deaths aren’t strange at all, considering Wisconsin’s love of strong drink and the culture of binge drinking that has taken hold on campuses. “The elimination of a mass murderer as a suspect does not negate the possibility of foul play in at least three days,” Spingola concludes. Several other deaths strongly suggest suicide. But many resulted from the sheer negligence of drunken youths out for a tear.
Spingola will sign copies of Staggered Paths , 2-4 p.m., July 22 at Rosati’s Pizza, 690 Westfield Way, Pewaukee.
South Korean company Hanwha Q Cells is setting up a solar module manufacturing facility in the US.
Construction of the factory, which will be located in Whitfield County in Georgia, will start this year.
Hanwha said the plant will start operations in 2019 and will produce modules with total capacity of over 1.6GW a year.
Modules will be made for both ground-mounted and rooftop projects in the US, the company added.
The new facility will add to the company's other factories in Korea, Malaysia and China.
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Considering the current political situation, even before the long awaited local body elections, there is the possibility of polls to the Tamil Nadu Assembly being held, DMK Working President, M.K. Stalin said today.
Addressing party workers at a meeting here, Stalin said that the present Government was only an interim one and that too not a stable one. More than 2000 persons joined the DMK on the occasion.
Stating that the government has no concern about the welfare of the people or the State, he said that the Government formed by either of faction of the AIADMK would be short lived.
He said the DMK, that has 89 MLAs, could not form the Government as it was short of majority by 1.1 per cent.
Replying to a specific question with regard to the reports of convening the meeting of party MLAs, Stalin said that no such meeting was convened and the MLAs were not asked to come to Chennai.
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NORWALK - It felt like a summer morning in most parts of western Connecticut, with temperatures beginning in the mid-60s. Temperatures are expected to rise throughout the day.
News 12 Connecticut Meteorologist Brysen Van Eck says temperatures Monday will creep into the low-70s, with a mix of sun and clouds.
Temperatures overnight are expected to be in the low-40s, with mostly clear skies.
Tuesday will see temperatures in the mid-60s, with mostly sunny skies.
The Yankees’ bullpen has been splendid as a group, but no hurler enjoyed more success over the season’s first two weeks than Adam Warren, who retired each of the first 20 batters he faced to open the year.
The Arizona Department of Transportation says sensors installed at three Interstate 40 locations near Flagstaff are helping forecast the likelihood of ice forming on the busy highway.
The freeway stretch between Ash Fork and Flagstaff is above 6,000 feet in most places and has heavy use by commercial and passenger vehicles.
The roadway sensors are positioned west of Flagstaff, west of Williams and on Ash Fork Hill.
They're connected to ADOT's Road Weather Information System locations, which use cameras and instruments to provide the latest conditions.
A computer program combines the information with data from the National Weather Service to forecast the likelihood of ice forming, helping ADOT determine whether to send crews out to lay de-icing material.
The three sensors cost $90,000 and were funded through ADOT maintenance funds.
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Missouri House votes to regulate powdered alcohol
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Powdered alcohol would be regulated like other alcoholic beverages in Missouri under legislation passed by the state House.
House members voted 117-30 this past week to send the measure to the Senate. The bill would regulate a powder that can be added to water much like Kool-Aid to create an alcoholic drink.
Efforts to completely ban powdered alcohol have previously failed in the Legislature.
The measure also would allow workers ages 18 or older to unload alcohol from delivery trucks, as well as carry it to customers' cars.
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HONG KONG, March 29 Global exporter Li & Fung Ltd said on Wednesday it expected an unprecedented number of bankruptcies and store closures in the global retail industry in the years to come.
Billionaire tech titan Elon Musk may be working to build multiplanetary civilization, but he's also peddling hats. A whole lot of them, too.
The Tesla and SpaceX boss said Sunday night he had sold 30,000 hats promoting his tunneling venture, The Boring Company. At $20 a pop, that means Musk has brought in $600,000 — from selling hats.
Last week, Musk said he would cap sales at 50,000 hats. If he reaches that milestone, Musk will have been able to bring in $1 million by selling hats. (He also changed his Twitter bio to "Hat Salesman.")
The 2017 NBA draft is just about a week away, and the Los Angeles Lakers are still trying to decide on which player to select with their number two overall pick. They just hosted De'Aaron Fox for his first workout with the team, Josh Jackson for his second, are trying to schedule a second one with Lonzo Ball, and have supposedly planned one for Markelle Fultz.
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His Majesty the King wants the 12 young footballers and their coach, stranded in Tham Luang cave since June 23, to be brought out as soon possible, Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon said today.
The 13 have been found safe in the cave but it remains challenging how to bring them out. They are currently being accompanied at a spot in the cave about 400 metres from the so-called Pattaya Beach by Navy Seal members and a medical team.
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April 10 China's Dongfeng Motor Group Co Ltd will form a joint venture with auto parts maker Nexteer Automotive Group Ltd to design and make electric power steering systems for Dongfeng passenger vehicles, Nexteer said on Monday.
The venture - to be equally owned by Nexteer and a unit of Dongfeng - will set up a facility near Dongfeng's headquarters in Wuhan, China, Nexteer said.
Nexteer, whose customers include Fiat Chrysler, General Motors, Toyota and Volkswagen , currently provides electric power steering systems for many Dongfeng-affiliated vehicles, including the Peugeot 2008 crossover. (Reporting by Shashwat Awasthi in Bengaluru; Editing by Sai Sachin Ravikumar)
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A Seahawks defense already missing three starters on defense for the rest of the season could be without both starting linebackers for next Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Rams.
Bobby Wagner and K.J. Wright each left Sunday’s 30-24 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in the third quarter. Wagner aggravated a hamstring string while being blocked by Jaguars center Brandon Linder early in the quarter. Wright sustained a concussion while being blocked by fullback Tommy Bohanon.
Head coach Pete Carroll said Monday they wouldn’t know the status of either player until late in the week. He expects Wagner to be a game-time decision at best. Wright had a “good day” on Monday, which gives him hope Wright will clear protocol in time to play against Los Angeles.
Richard Sherman, Kam Chancellor and Cliff Avril are already out for the season due to injuries. Going into what is close to a must-win game against the Rams down five defensive starters would be a serious blow.
A spokesperson for the Taoiseach says Britain’s commitment to a Brexit border ‘backstop’ is legally firm and will apply until something better is agreed.
Yesterday’s ‘transition’ deal allows talks on the UK’s future trade relationship with the EU to be triggered later this week.
Some issues remain undecided – including the border – but Tanaiste Simon Coveney says that doesn’t mean it’s been kicked into the long grass.
Labour party leader Brendan Howlin says the ‘hard border backstop’ is a step backwards.
WASHINGTON, April 23 Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said on Sunday he believes lawmakers could reach a short-term U.S. budget deal by Friday if President Donald Trump did not meddle in their talks with "poison pill" demands like funding for a border wall.
"I am hopeful that we can get a budget done," Schumer said at a news conference. "The only fly in the ointment is that the president is being a little heavy-handed, and mixing in and asking for things such as the (border) wall."
"So we'd ask him to let us do our work, not throw in some last-minute poison pills that could undo it and we could get this done." (Reporting by Doina Chiacu; Editing by Phil Berlowitz)
Robert Mueller reportedly investigating possible obstruction of justice
Senior intelligence officials agree to be interviewed
Move marks turning point in Russia inquiry
President reportedly considered firing Mueller
Donald Trump latest approval rating and impeachment odds
Donald Trump is under investigation for possible obstruction of justice by the special counsel appointed to examine Russia’s role in the presidential election, it was reported on Tuesday night.
The US president last month fired James Comey, the former FBI director who had been investigating Russian meddling in the 2016 election and links between Trump aides and Moscow.
Mr Comey told Congress last week he believed he was fired by Mr Trump to undermine the agency’s Russia investigation. The US president had previously received assurances from Mr Comey that he was not under investigation.
However, several unnamed officials told The Washington Post that the US president was now himself being investigated.
A Scottish schoolboy will get the bionic hand he has always wanted in time for Christmas following a successful charity appeal.
Cameron Millar, from Edinburgh, who was born without a right hand, will benefit after strangers across the UK donated to an online fundraising campaign to raise £10,000.
The ten-year-old thanked everyone who donated in a video released on the ‘Raise a hand for Cameron’ Facebook page.
“Two weeks ago I asked the public to donate to raise a hand for Cameron. I needed £10,000 to get a hand for Christmas,” he said.
“I am so excited and thank you to everyone who has donated. We now have over £10,000 and I am going to get my hand for Christmas. Thank you everyone. Merry Christmas!”
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Beckham caught five of seven targets for just 44 yards in Sunday's 30-10 victory over the Redskins.
Beckham drew a lot of attention from Josh Norman and was able to produce a long gain of just 15 yards en route to an average of just 8.9 yards per catch. Despite this underwhelming performance, Beckham will finish the regular season with a career-high 100 catches for 1,367 yards and 10 touchdowns. His personal success has been directly tied to that of Eli Manning for most of the season, and the duo will need to get on the same page if the Giants are to make any noise in the playoffs.
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Mealey's Litigation Procedure - Report: 2016 Securities Class Action Settlements Among Top 100 All-Time
NEW YORK - A total of 13 settlements in 2016 were large enough to be added to the top 100 list of securities class action settlements, including one to the top 10 all-time, in terms of total settlement amount, according to a report issued by corporate governance solutions provider Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (ISS) Securities Class Action Services Inc. on June 13.
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Findlay City Council met to discuss how the Governors new budget will affect the city. Mayor Lydia Mihalik said there are three major points of the bill that could hurt the city.
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Mihalik added that the bill allows the state to handle the tax collections of the city. The state will also be able to take 1% of the collections.
City auditor Jim Staschiak agreedsayingthat the bill will affect data collection.
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City Council will see a resolution that states their disapproval of these aspects of the state budget.
April 5 Sunpower Corp:
* Sunpower comments on First Solar's announcement concerning its interests in 8point3 Energy Partners
* Sunpower-Evaluating strategic options for Yieldco JV, 8point3 Energy Partners, after announcement by its JV General Partner, First Solar regarding 8point3
* Sunpower - Co, First Solar will coordinate review, which will include, but is not limited to, a potential replacement partner for First Solar Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
SHELBURNE, Ont. – Police west of Toronto say a suspect in the death of a 30-year-old woman from Brampton, Ont., has been found dead.
Peel Regional Police say 46-year-old Nicholas Anthony Young was found dead in Shelburne, Ont., on Friday.
They say his death has been deemed not suspicious.
READ MORE: Canada-wide warrant issued for Brampton murder suspect
Young was the subject of a Canada-wide warrant for second-degree murder in the death of Hoden Said, whose body was found in a home in Brampton last Saturday.
Police say that was Peel Region’s fourth homicide of the year.
Anyone with information about the case is urged to call police or Crime Stoppers.
RICHMOND, Va. — A federal appeals court has scheduled arguments for Dec. 5 in the case of a former Russian military officer sentenced to life in prison for leading a 2009 Taliban attack on U.S. forces in Afghanistan.
Lawyers for Irek Hamidullin have argued that he shouldn’t have faced trial because he is a lawful combatant. Prosecutors, however, say fighters aligned with the Taliban don’t qualify for lawful-combatant status.
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments in December 2016. But in August, the court said it wanted to hear additional arguments after one of the judges announced he was stepping down to serve as Baltimore’s city solicitor.
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Water gushes from the Oroville Dam's main spillway Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017, in Oroville, Calif. Crews working around the clock atop the crippled Oroville Dam have made progress repairing the damaged spillway, state officials said Tuesday.
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Gotta hunt ’em all — for Easter.
That variation on the Pokémon slogan is perfect, as creators of the Pokémon Go reality game have laid an egg for the Easter holiday.
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The game introduced new eggs for players to hunt in a new “eggstravaganza” that began Thursday and will run until April 20, USA Today reported.
The game’s creators have had holiday-themed events for Christmas, Valentine’s Day and Halloween, since Pokémon Go was introduced last July, USA Today reported.
The game employs the use of a player’s smartphone GPS to find Pokémon characters hiding in the real world.
For the Easter promotion, players can earn higher levels of experience points by finding the eggs.
More than 65 million play Pokémon Go each month, says Niantic, the game's developer and publisher. The game has been downloaded more than 650 million times across its Android and iOS versions and has generated more than $1 billion in revenue, USA Today reported.
Police believe two local girls who have gone missing may be in Northern Ireland.
Grace Elizabeth McKinney (8) and Kara McKinney (5) are thought to be travelling with their father Michael McKinney, his girlfriend Martina and Woody (3).
Grace and Kara were last known to be in the Alyth area of Perthshire and have previously been known to camp with their father in the West coast area, Fort William and Skye.
They are all thought to have travelled to Northern Ireland on Thursday August 10, most likely in their campervan.
It is described a cream-coloured Elddis Autoquest Motorhome, registration H36 PBO.
Grace is described as 4’10” slim with red/auburn hair and Kara is 4’0” with red/auburn hair.
MMAjunkie Radio kicks off today at 1 p.m. ET (10 a.m. PT) with guests Ricardo Lamas, Glover Teixeira and Paul Felder.
Lamas co-headlines Saturday’s UFC on FOX 26 event against replacement Josh Emmett. Teixeira fights Misha Cirkunov at the network-televised event. Fresh off a UFC 218 win, Felder called the action this past weekend at UFC Fight Night 123.
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CHICAGO – Corey Crawford was back on the ice Saturday for the first time since the end of December.
Head coach Joel Quenneville said he skated back home in Chicago and is expected to do the same on Sunday.
The last time Crawford was in net for the Blackhawks was two days before Christmas, in a 4-1 loss to the New Jersey Devils.
Corey Crawford skated today in Chicago. He’s expected to skate tomorrow as well. #Blackhawks — Eric Lear (@BHTVeric) February 3, 2018
Blackhawks update: Corey Crawford worked out on the ice for the first time today in Chicago. No report on how he fared or responded, but Joel Quenneville said it was an encouraging development. — Mark Potash (@MarkPotash) February 3, 2018
The Hawks have gone 7-7-2 in the past 16 games without him.
Anton Forsberg and Jeff Glass have taken over the goaltending duties in the meantime.
Glass, a Calgary native, will start between the pipes Saturday night against the Flames.
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York state will replace hundreds of tourism signs along its highways after officials in Washington said the state would lose $14 million in federal funding if the signs weren’t removed.
State officials announced Friday evening that they will install new signs this summer and will consult with the federal government on the signs’ designs.
New York spent more than $8 million on the “I Love NY” signs in recent years. Federal officials told Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo to remove them because they were unsafe, but he refused. The federal officials warned the state Thursday that it would lose $14 million unless it complies with the sign regulations by June 30.
State officials stopped short of admitting defeat, saying the new signs are needed anyway for a new tourism campaign.
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A derailed freight train in Cambridgeshire has caused chaos on services across the East of England.
The line is blocked at the Ely North junction near Queen Adelaide, preventing passage of train services to and from Peterborough, Ely, London, Cambridge, Stansted Airport and Bury St Edmunds.
Operator Abellio Great Anglia said services would be cancelled, delayed or suspended until the line was cleared.
The incident happened just before 14:30 BST and there are not believed to be any casualties.
The freight train operator, Network Rail and emergency services are working to assess the situation.
April 3 Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc
* Says CFO Justin Renz resigned
* Karyopharm announces management change
* Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc - Renz will continue to serve company in an advisory capacity in order to ensure a smooth transition
* Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc - Karyopharm has begun a search process for selection and appointment of a new chief financial officer
* Karyopharm Therapeutics - in interim, Michael Todisco, who has served as company's vice president, finance, will lead its internal finance function Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Gator time: Record number apply to University of Florida
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) The University of Florida says it got a record number of applications in the last few months.
UF officials announced Tuesday that nearly 35,000 prospective students asked to be admitted to the school in the summer or fall of 2017. That’s a nearly 8 percent increase over last year.
The university said it had accepted more than 13,000 students – or about 38 percent of those who applied. Last year UF admitted 42.5 percent of those who applied.
Those who got into UF have until May 1 to tell the university whether they plan to become part of the “Gator Nation.”
UF President Kent Fuchs called this year’s incoming class “among the most competitive ever.” The average grade point average of those admitted is 4.4 and the average score on the SAT exam was 1349.
Man sentenced to 5 years for marijuana grow on federal land
DENVER (AP) — Prosecutors say a Colorado man has been sentenced to five years in prison for growing thousands of marijuana plants on an island in the Colorado River.
U.S. Attorney Bob Troyer's office says 33-year-old Santos Ramirez-Carrillo pleaded guilty to conspiracy to manufacture and possess with intent to distribute 50 or more marijuana plants.
According to court records, Ramirez-Carrillo and another man began living and working on the island near DeBeque in May 2017 and worked with other people to grow marijuana in the area, including on federally owned land.
Authorities searched the island in September and arrested Ramirez-Carrillo and another man, Santos Ramirez-Alvarez, at a campsite. Agents found more than 9,100 plants.
Officials say the marijuana grows, which are illegal on federal land, can have a severe effect on the environment.
NEW YORK — Authorities say the alleged leader of a homicidal drug ring that imported tons of cocaine from Colombia into the U.S. has been brought to New York to face charges.
Daniel Rendon-Herrera, also known as “Don Mario,” pleaded not guilty in Brooklyn on Tuesday to leading a continuing criminal enterprise.
His attorney, Johanna Zapp, says she’s looking forward to representing him.
Federal authorities say that the organization sent multi-ton, U.S.-bound shipments of cocaine from Colombia through Central America between about June 2003 and December 2014.
U.S. Attorney Richard P. Donoghue says the group also employed hit men across North and South America.
Harley-Davidson India hosted its 6th annual India H.O.G. Rally in Goa from February 1-3, 2018 to mark 115 years of the brand. More than 2000 H.O.G. members rode into Goa from across 30 Chapters for one of Harley-Davidson’s largest event of the Year.
March 29 Midland Holdings Ltd
* Wong Kin Yip, Freddie, currently chairman of board, has been re-designated as executive director
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Traffic may be affected by bridge work on Kell Freeway next week.
Beginning Monday, February 5, contractors will begin work on the bridges at Taft, Harrison and Brook Streets starting on the Eastbound side of Kell Freeway/US 82. Once work is completed, they will move to the Westbound side and continue work. According to TX-DOT, crews will begin work on the inside lanes. Once those lanes are finished, they will close down the outside lanes and work on those.
The work is to finish a joint repair and sealing project begun last July. The work hours will be between 7:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Drivers are asked to use caution and watch for signs and lane closures while driving in the area.
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Arvidsson scored a goal and an assist while adding three shots, a hit and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Rangers.
He's now got four goals and six points in his last five games, helping to fuel an 8-1-1 surge by the Predators. Arvidsson will need a big kick to the finish line if he's going to repeat or top last season's 61-point performance, but the 24-year-old has the plum spot in the lineup to make it happen if he can stay hot.
SUPERGIRL AND IMRA MUST WORK TOGETHER TO STOP THE THIRD WORLDKILLER – Supergirl (Melissa Benoist) and Imra (guest star Amy Jackson) have different ideas on how to stop the third Worldkiller, Pestilence. However, when both Alex (Chyler Leigh) and Winn (Jeremy Jordan) are seriously injured by Pestilence, Supergirl and Imra team up to stop the destruction. Alexandra La Roche directed the episode written by Gabriel Llanas & Anna Musky-Goldwyn (#316). Original airdate: Monday, April 30, 2018 @ 8pm
Baku. 13 Aprel. REPORT.AZ/ Oil prices in global market can slide to 40-45 USD/barrel in short and medium term.
Report informs referring to RIA Novosti, the statement came from first deputy chairperson of Bank of Russia (Central Bank) Kseniya Yudayeva at a financial stability forum.
K. Yudayeva told that basic scenario of Bank of Russia envisages decline of oil prices in short and medium term perspective to 40-45 USD/barrel: “We see more balanced conditions in oil market and higher oil prices thanks to common efforts of OPEC and other oil exporting countries. In last quarter the oil prices stabilized in quite a wide range. Although current circumstances ensure stability for a long-term trend, there is still possibility of some negative scenarios”.
Ogra chairperson, PSO MD to appear in SC tomorrow
ISLAMABAD: Chairperson of Oil and Gas Regularity Authority (Ogra) and managing director of PSO will appear in Supreme Court (SC) on tomorrow (Thursday). Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Mian Saqib Nisar summoned Ogra Chairperson Uzma Adil and managing director of PSO on July 5 (Thursday) to inform court about the supply of petrol, diesel, kerosene and furnace oil on cheaper rate to the consumers. They were directed to bring complete reports of taxes collected in the head of petroleum products in order to satisfy court.
Democratic Senator Chris Coons said Monday that his “religious faith” motivates him to continue fighting for Obamacare.
During an interview with MSNBC, Coons asserted that he tries to legislate with “a sense of humility that is at the core of my faith.”
“One of the things that I bring to legislating is…a sense of caring for those on the margins of our society,” he said. “Either those in need of economic help or in need of medical help.”
Coons argued that his affinity for helping marginalized individuals–motivated by his faith–requires him to fight for Obamacare.
“And part of what motivates me to keep fighting for the Affordable Care Act and part of what motivates me to keep fighting for economic opportunity is a personal belief motivated by my religious faith that those are the folks in our society we are called to tend to,” Coons said.
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French striker Etienna Capoue pounced on a defensive error just before halftime to give Watford a deserved 1-0 win over struggling Swansea City in the Premier League on Saturday.
Swansea defender Alfie Mawson was caught in possession and though his goalkeeper Lukas Fabianski managed to block Capoue's first shot with his legs, the Frenchman slammed home the rebound to give Watford the lead.
In bright sunshine, Swansea had more than their fair share of possession in the second half but created little, their best chance a stoppage-time header by Gylfi Sigurdsson that flashed just wide.
A sixth straight away defeat left Swansea in the bottom three on 28 points while Watford are in mid-table on 40.
(Reporting by Philip O'Connor, editing by Ed Osmond)
The Hon. Bob Carr had published an opinion piece in the Australian todat about Australia-China relations. Here is one particular line:
Its (China’s) public sector (even including state-owned enterprises) is a smaller proportion of its workforce than Australia’s.
There you go. Australia has a larger per capita public sector work force than does a Communist state.
Impressive!
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There is another cold weather warning in place this morning until 10am this morning.
Met Eireann says there will be lows of minus 4, freezing the weekend's snow again.
Schools that shut in the West and Midlands yesterday are expected to reopen.
But commuters are being reminded to leave extra time for their journeys.
Pedestrians are being urged to take extreme care.
Liverpool will be looking to close the title gap to Chelsea down to three points when they travel to relegation threatened Sunderland in one of four 3pm games in the Premier League.
The Reds start the day second, while fellow title rivals Manchester City will hope to move back into the top four when they host Burnley at the Etihad Stadium.
The festival is through April 29. (Source: RIFF)
If Richmond feels a bit like Hollywood this week that's because dozens of movies from more than 35 countries are being shown as part of the Richmond International Film Festival.
Visit 12AboutTown.com to check out this year's special guests and how to get tickets.
RIFF, as it's known, will continue through April 29.
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× Cubs Game Notes For Wednesday vs. Detroit
*The Chicago Cubs are supposed to be struggling offensively with Kris Bryant sidelined, right? Not so much. Bryant has missed the team’s last 10 games, but the Cubs offense has hit its stride without him with 74 runs in last 10 games, the most runs & most runs/game by any team since June 23, 7 straight games with 5+ runs & 10+ hits entering Wed.
*At 34 years old, Francisco Liriano has apparently found a Fountain of Youth, as shown by his improvement over his 2017 campaign dropping his ERA from 5.66 to 3.69.
*It’s impossible to ignore the way Jose Quintana has struggled when he’s gone through the opposing batting order for the third time in a game. 1st time thru – .227BA/.639OPS, 2nd time – .189/660, 3rd time .375/1.103. Since 2015, Quintana is 1-4 with a 5.43 ERA against the Tigers (36 earned runs, 59.2 IP). Prior to 2015, he was 4-1 with a 3.14 ERA versus Detroit.
*Cubs starting pitchers now rank second in the NL in average run support at 5.46 runs per game.
A Harvey homeowner fatally wounded a 66-year-old man who entered his residence without permission Wednesday morning (May 30), according to the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office.
Authorities have not yet identified the deceased man who is also from Harvey and is described as an acquaintance of the homeowner, according to Lt. Jason Rivarde, spokesman for the Sheriff's Office.
The shooting occurred around 6 a.m. in the 400 block of Maple Avenue. The man entered the homeowner's residence, and the two began to fight, according to Rivarde said.
During the scuffle, the man brandished a gun. He and the homeowner struggled over the weapon, which fired, striking the man in the abdomen. He was taken to a local hospital where he later died, Rivarde said.
Sheriff's Office detectives are still interviewing witnesses. But the homeowner had not been arrested or booked on any criminal charges as of Wednesday afternoon, Rivarde said.
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HILLSBOROUGH (KRON)–On Friday police arrested the suspect in the 1995 kidnapping of a 9-year-old Hillsborough girl, according to the Hillsborough Police Department.
According to police, the U.S. State Department provided information to the Hillsborough Police Department about 68-year-old Kevin Lin who’s a Southern California resident.
Hillsborough police responded to the Los Angeles area to conduct a follow-up investigation and based on information Lin was taken into custody on an active warrant in connection with the case.
He was transported to the San Mateo County Jail where is he being held on $5 million bail.
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People across the region will today gather to honour the sacrifice of Anzacs with services for Anzac Day.
Two such people are Manjimup nine-year-olds Jessica Leoni-Arnott and Mazlyn Membry, who will take part in the Manjimup Anzac Day march.
“I really like remembering the people who fought for our country to honour them,” Jessica said.
Jessica’s grandfather Kenneth Bartlett fought in World War II and returned home.
“Services are a nice way to remember what the soldiers did for us,” she said.
Mazlyn is also looking forward to the march.
“My poppy went to the Vietnam War and he came back — I love him so much,” she said.
Mazlyn also said she enjoyed her school’s Anzac service, which was held before the term ended.
Manjimup’s dawn service is at 6am and the main service at 11am.
The Hut Group’s acquisition of Glossybox does more than add a subscription box into the fold — it marks the beginning of a marketing push that could ultimately aid in the company’s mission to build a more substantial beauty offering — complete with owned brands.
“This serves as a really strategic middle pillar,” said Paul Gedman, chief executive officer of The Hut Group's prestige division. “What Glossybox does, apart from being a great customer acquisition platform, is also gives us the opportunity to become a marketing agency for brands.”
Regular gas is predicted to cost $2.95 per gallon this holiday weekend. (WFIE)
The busy holiday weekend is on the horizon and a lot of people will be hitting the road, and according to AAA gas prices are up.
If you're like the millions of other people who are expected to travel this holiday weekend, a heads up gas prices are on the rise.
If you're traveling by car, NBC is reporting an almost 50 cent jump in gas prices from this time last year. Regular gas is predicted to cost $2.95 per gallon this holiday weekend.
In the past two weeks, NBC reports gas jumped at least 12 cents per gallon. That brings motorists on track to paying the highest Memorial Day prices since 2014.
If you haven't left for your destination yet, here's a tip that could help you.
According to the smart phone app Gas Buddy, speeding and aggressive driving (like hard braking and accelerating quickly) decrease your fuel efficiency and can eat up your gas.
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Rich Homie Quan released his new album ‘Back To The Basics‘ a few days ago. He decides to premiere 3 new videos for his tracks “Lord Forgive Me,” “Word Of Mouth,” and “Back End”. Directed by Marc Diamond.
RCMP east of Edmonton said a vehicle stopped for speeding resulted in two suspects in custody, and facing a number of charges.
RCMP said officers with the Capital East Integrated Traffic Unit stopped a vehicle for speeding at Baseline Road and Highway 216 on April 12.
Police said the two people in the vehicle “acted in a suspicious manner” – and RCMP arrested the two males, aged 32 and 57.
The vehicle was searched, and police seized cash, and a number of envelopes containing driver’s licenses and SIN numbers, with a photo of the male passenger, but with different names and birth dates.
James Stiles, 57, who was the passenger in the vehicle, is facing a number of charges, including: forgery, possession of stolen property and obstruction.
The driver, 32-year-old Jarae Henry, is facing charges of forgery, possession of stolen property and three counts of failing to comply with conditions of undertaking.
The investigation is ongoing, and RCMP said more charges are expected.
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — People at rallies in Indiana are taking a stand against racism in response to a white supremacist rally that spiraled into deadly violence in Virginia.
Jim Sims, president of the Monroe County NAACP branch, told a crowd on Sunday night at the Monroe County Courthouse lawn in Bloomington that hatred, hate speech and hate groups won’t be tolerated.
In Indianapolis, hundreds of people filled the stairs of Monument Circle on Sunday evening to sit in solidarity with the victims of Charlottesville.
At a rally in Terre Haute at the Vigo County Courthouse, some carried signs reading “No hate in Haute,” ”Silence is betrayal” and “Call bigotry by its name.”
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Neighbor sues Anthony Michael Hall for assault and battery In court filings, Samson accused Hall of negligence, assault, battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress and negligent infliction of emotional stress.
Anthony Michael Hall facing 7 years for neighbor fight Hall allegedly slammed his neighbor to the ground, leaving him with a broken wrist and an injured back.
A man accused of making a threat against a church in the Midlands has been charged.
According to the Batesburg-Leesville Police Department, Tyronza Rauch, 37, has been charged with disturbance of religious worship and making a bomb threat against First Baptist Church in Batesburg.
An incident report says Rauch was located by a member of the police department around 12 p.m. near Raburn Street.
The reporting officer said he asked Rauch what was going on.
"I have a headache and those people are in my church and will not leave me alone," Rauch said, according to the report.
The officer then reportedly asked Rauch if he had quit taking his medication.
"I do not need it anymore," Rauch reportedly said.
The reporting officer was then placed in touch with First Baptist's pastor, who said Rauch threatened to blow up the church.
An investigation continues.
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DALLAS (AP) — The Dallas Stars formed a line next to players from the Vegas Golden Knights to honor victims of last weekend’s mass shooting before the debut of the first major pro sports franchise in Las Vegas.
After Dallas introductions marking the 25th season since the NHL came to Texas, the Stars players skated from their blue line to the Vegas blue line so that both sets of players were together for pregame remembrances Friday night.
The Stars first honored a staff member who died in a car wreck during the offseason before paying tribute to play-by-play announcer Dave Strader, who died of bile duct cancer at 62 the same day of the Vegas shooting that killed 58 people.
There was were brief moments of silence for each, and the video board read “Viva Las Vegas” as the public address announcer said, “Dallas stands with Vegas and those affected by the horrifying tragedy.”
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MK Dons are back in League 1 action this afternoon as they take on fellow strugglers Walsall.
Keep up-to-date with all the latest from the Banks's Stadium as Dan Micciche takes charge of Dons for the first time in the league.
(Reuters) - Britain’s Learning Technologies Group Plc (LTGL.L) (LTG) said on Tuesday it would buy privately held talent management firm PeopleFluent Holdings Corp for $150 million to expand its presence in the United States.
LTG entered into a conditional agreement to buy PeopleFluent from investment mangers Bedford Funding I LP and Bedford HCM Holdings GP LLC, the London-based provider of workplace e-learning said in a statement.
“PeopleFluent brings a large installed base of customers and significantly expands our international footprint with its US presence. “ LTG Chief Executive Jonathan Satchell said.
Waltham, Massachusetts-based PeopleFluent provides software solutions and services including for recruitment and compensation.
The all-cash deal is intended to be funded by a new share placement for about 80 million pounds ($112 million), and up to about $48 million in debt financing, LTG said.
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Aunde India Limited has informed that the Board of Directors of the Company have received a letter dated December 11, 2017 from Mr. Ajay Anand, Promoter of the Company,proposing to make a voluntary exit offer to public shareholders & delisting the equity shares in accordance with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Delisting of Equity Shares) Regulations, 2009 ('Delisting Proposal"). The board in the meeting to be held on December 14, 2017 will consider the aforesaid proposal and decide on further course of action in the meeting.Source : BSE
(Corrects dateline to April 13) April 13 U.S. drillers added oil rigs for a 13th week in a row, extending a recovery as energy companies boost spending on new production to take advantage of a recovery in crude prices. Drillers added 11 oil rigs in the week to April 13, bringing the total count up to 683, the highest since April 2015, energy services firm Baker Hughes Inc said on Thursday. RIG-OL-USA-BHI During the same week a year ago there were 351 active oil rigs. (Reporting by David Gaffen; Editing by Meredith Mazzilli)
From Upland to Alcove Avenue and along 82nd Street, street lights and traffic lights are out of order due to downed power lines.
Businesses and the surrounding neighborhoods seem to also be dark and without power. Officials are also responding to a car that is trapped by power lines near that area.
As of now the Lubbock Police Department, Lubbock Sheriff's Office and fire officials are working the area. Officials have blocked off 82nd Street but South Plains Electric Cooperative is on the scene to assist in trying to restore power.
KCBD NewsChannel 11 will update this story as more information becomes available.
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BERLIN, July 4 (Reuters) - Germany's interior ministry is already working on preparing agreements with other European Union countries to return refugees to the countries in which they first registered their asylum claims, a ministry spokeswoman said on Wednesday.
Interior Minsiter Horst Seehofer is due to travel to Vienna on Wednesday, where he will hold talks with Austria's Chancellor Sebastian Kurz, and Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban is scheduled to meet Chancellor Angela Merkel in Berlin.
Ministry spokeswoman Eleonore Petermann added that there was as yet no timetable for the signing of any agreements. (Reporting by Thomas Escritt Editing by Michael Nienaber)
WASHINGTON – Thirty-eight House Democrats sent a letter to President Trump on Wednesday voicing their concern that Wall Street insiders will be appointed to top spots at the Federal Reserve Board.
Most important among the positions is the Federal Reserve vice chairman for supervision, a post created by the Dodd-Frank Act and nominally filled by former Fed Gov. Dan Tarullo, although he was never officially tapped for the job.
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STEPANAKERT, DECEMBER 11, ARTSAKHPRESS: Ashot Danielyan; the Head of the Department of Sport of Artsakh Ministry of Education, Science and Sport; told Artsakhpress that Artur Arushanyan won the world champion’s title in the weight category up to 60 kg. Artsakh sportsman Artur Arushanyan won a victory over Russia representative Farid Kasumov.
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Cairo: Mohamed Salah could still play a role for Egypt at the World Cup after the Egyptian Football Association announced Wednesday that the injured Liverpool striker would be out for "not more" than three weeks.
"The football federation reiterates that Salah will be at the World Cup, God willing, and will be out for no longer than three weeks," the federation said after its president Hani Abu Reda and the team doctor met with Salah in Spain, where he is undergoing treatment.
Egypt's opening fixture in Group A is against Uruguay on June 15. They then face Russia on June 19 and Saudi Arabia on June 25.
The stars of President Trump’s administration and some of his famous friends arrived at the United States-France state dinner thrown by First Lady Melania Trump, who coordinated the event.
Among the headline of arrivals — besides Mrs. Trump, President Trump, French President Emmanuel Macron and Mrs. Brigitte Macron, of course, — were first daughter and White House adviser Ivanka Trump and her husband, Jared Kushner.
Ivanka wore an off-the-runway Rodarte gown from the American brand’s Spring 2018 collection, while Jared opted for a classic tuxedo and bow tie.
Others included model and actress Jerry Hall and her billionaire husband, Rupert Murdoch, as well as White House Adviser and Trump loyalist Stephen Miller, who stayed true to his personal style in a slim fit tuxedo.
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Don't pierce the meat.
Hugh Mangum, pitmaster at the celebrated New York City barbecue joints called Mighty Quinn's, has a few rules for owning the grill come this Fourth of July. Chief among them is opting for dish-washing gloves and tongs to handle meat rather than a fork.
"Those big BBQ forks, throw them away or use them for yard work," Mangum told CNBC. "If you pierce the meat, you kill the meat. You let all the juices out. The meat should not be pierced."
The last rule? Keep it simple, Mangum said.
"Barbecue is about having fun," he said. "There's no point if you're going to stress it out. And always have a six-pack handy."
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WARSAW (Reuters) - A merger between Poland’s two biggest state-controlled banks PKO BP PKO.WA and Pekao SA PEO.WA is worth considering, but no actions have been taken regarding this idea, the head of a state-run fund with a stake in Pekao said on Tuesday.
“I think that at least conceptually it is worth considering such a scenario,” Pawel Borys told the private TOK FM radio.
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Ryan Reynolds has said he is “heartbroken, shocked and devastated” after a female stunt driver was killed on the set of his film Deadpool 2.
The woman, whose name has not been released, died after a motorcycle crash during filming in Vancouver, Canada.
Reynolds, who plays the title character in the film, has now posted a message on Twitter, saying: “Today we tragically lost a member of our crew while filming Deadpool.
“We’re heartbroken, shocked, and devastated… but recognise that nothing can come close to the grief and inexplicable pain her family and loved ones must feel in this moment.”
The actor, who was born in Vancouver, added: “My heart pours out to them — along with each and every person she touched in this world.”
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The first film was released in 2016 and the follow up is due to be released in 2018.
Australia: Aspiring Australian citizens will have to make a pledge to share Australian values under laws being introduced to Parliament.
Immigration and Border Protection Minister Peter Dutton said on Thursday that citizenship laws had to be reinforced to maintain public support for immigration and the value of citizenship in "an increasingly challenging national security environment and complex global security situation."
The bill does not spell out what Australian values are and critics of the proposal argue it would be difficult to get Australians to agree on what values they share.
The bill would also raise the bar on English-language skills for prospective citizens and extends the time that an applicant must be an Australian permanent resident from one to four years.
These are the biggest buzz tracks of the week in the South East….
10 One Bit ft. Noah Cyrus – My Way
9 Ramz – Barking
8 Kendrick Lamar ft. SZA – All The Stars
7 Jax Jones – Breathe
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6 Tom Walker – Leave A Light On
5 Camila Cabello – Never Be The Same
4 Dua Lipa – IDGAF
3 Sigrid – Strangers
2 Chasing Abbey – Talk To Me
1 Rudimental ft. Macklemore, Jess Glynne & Dan Caplen – These Days
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Jeremiah Tower will be front and center at the Hawai‘i Food & Wine Festival’s “Culinary Hero” event in May. The dinner serves as a formal precursor to the annual festival, which runs Oct. 6 to 28.
× Man gets prison for killing dog he says put ‘hex on him,’ was high on meth at the time
LANCASTER, Pa. – A Pennsylvania man has been sentenced to time in prison after authorities said he killed a dog that he believed “put a hex on him.”
WHTM reported that Joseph W. Elliott, 29, of Elizabethtown, pleaded guilty to fatally stabbing the dog and also stealing a car in separate incidents.
The suspect fatally stabbed the dog while he was high on methamphetamine, according to police. Officers found the dog dead in the bathroom of his apartment in April.
Elliott will spend one to two years in prison and three years of probation.
The suspect stole a car days before the dog incident and also gave police a fake name, according to the district attorney’s office.
Feb 15 (Reuters) - Scotland captain Greig Laidlaw will miss the rest of the Six Nations matches after damaging ankle ligaments, the Scottish Rugby Union (SRU) said on Wednesday.
The scrumhalf was injured in the first half of Scotland's 22-16 defeat by France at the Stade de France in Paris on Sunday and left the stadium on crutches.
"The extent of the damage is such that he will take no further part in the current championship," the SRU said in a statement.
"Laidlaw will see a specialist later in the week to determine the best course of management and estimated time out of the sport."
Scotland, who beat Ireland 27-22 in their first game, face Wales at Murrayfield in the third round on Feb. 25. (Reporting by Simon Jennings in Bengaluru, editing by Lary King)
Chennai: Former Tamil Nadu chief minister O. Panneerselvam has dissolved the seven-member panel that he appointed for holding merger talks between two rival AIADMK groups, ending any hope of immediate unity within the party.
He took the decision late last night, local media reports said after a meeting party functionaries here.
The Panneerselvam-led AIADMK faction has been demanding a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) into the death of former Chief Minister J.Jayalalithaa.
It also sought the removal of AIADMK chief V.K. Sasikala and her family members, including Deputy General Secretary T T V Dhinakaran, from the party as preconditions for merger talks to go ahead.
Since no visible progress was seen on these issues, it was decided by the Panneerselvam faction to call off merger talks for the time being.
SAO PAULO Feb 14 Changes in Brazil's telecom law currently under debate in the Senate are not being taken into account by debt-laden carrier Oi SA as it devises its in-court reorganization plan, Oi's Chief Executive Marcos Schroeder said on Tuesday.
Speaking at an industry event in Brasília, Schroeder said that the imminent reforms will have "no economic effect" on the company's efforts to restructure about 65.4 billion reais ($21.1 billion) of bank debt, bonds and regulatory liabilities.
($1 = 3.095 reais) (Reporting by Ana Mano)
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The event was promoted and tickets were distrib... -- At least 15 people were arrested after supporters and opponents of President Trump clashed in Berkeley, California.
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Lion King and Batman composer Hans Zimmer tells Ben Lawrence how he plucked up the courage to tour
The Germans don’t have a word for happiness. Glück comes close but really that means luck. They do, however, have several words for suicide. This fact is not lost on the film composer Hans Zimmer, who is reflecting on turning 60 later this year.
“There was a point in my life when I was The Dark Knight. I bought into that German composer bulls--t and around the age of 40 I freaked out. Now, I am sitting down and playing music like I’m a kid. Do I seem unhappy to you?”
Truthfully, he doesn’t. He has just come off stage at the Accors Hotel Arena in Paris and is as bouncy as an Indian rubber ball. A shocking-pink T-shirt sported for the technical rehearsal has been swapped in favour of a utilitarian black one, with some rather splendid stripy Paul Smith socks now the only flash of flamboyance.
BALTIMORE (AP) — A Baltimore school police officer caught on video slapping and kicking a teen at a school while another officer stood by has accepted a plea deal.
News media outlets report Anthony Spence entered an Alford plea on Tuesday to a second-degree assault charge, not admitting guilt, but acknowledging prosecutors have enough evidence to convict.
Instead of facing jail time, Spence will get probation before judgment and 18 months of supervised probation. He must also resign from the school police force within 90 days.
Documents show a witness to the March 1 encounter said a second officer, Saverna Bias, told Spence to hit the youth, and Spence then hit and kicked the teen.
Spence’s attorney, Warren Brown, says the student spat on Spence.
Bias will go to trial on assault charges.
The couple – both police officers at the Mount Road Cluster – arrested two suspects inside a bank in Newton Park yesterday, despite being off duty at the time.
Warrant officers Fafa and Lucille Terblanche were in the bank when they noticed a suspicious looking man walking into the manager’s office.
The pair observed the man and as he exited the office, they confronted him. Just then the manager ran out shouting that his cellphone is missing.
The officers searched the man and found the cellphone in his possession. The suspect and his accomplice, aged 39 and 40-years-old, were arrested and detained on charges of theft, bribery and assault on police.
The Cluster Commander for the Mount Road Cluster, Maj Gen Tembisile Patekile commended the members for a job well done and for ‘their efforts and endeavours in arresting these criminals who were so brazen to walk into a busy institution unnoticed.
Institutions and businesses are advised to monitor people that are idling about without seeking assistance.
Pesaro, July 4 - Prosecutors in the Marche coastal town of Pesaro on Wednesday challenged the birth registration of two children of a gay couple. The twins, a boy and a girl, were born in California from a womb donor. They were registered as the couple's children in the birth and death registry of Gabicce Mare near Pesaro Urbino. Prosecutors say public order regulations were breached.
A home built by high school students will soon be available for sale in Pasco.
Students from Chiawana, New Horizons, and Pasco High Schools worked to build the house over the past school year as part of a construction trades class.
The home on Meadow View Drive is the 20th student-built home that has been completed in the 21 years since the program started.
Construction trades students do the majority of the construction under the guidance of John Weatherby, with help from instructions in agriculture sciences, florticulture, and metals and welding technology.
The house is listed for sale with Century 21.
Hit-and-runs claimed the lives of two of the victims, while the third man was a passenger of a taxicab involved in a head-on collision, cops said. The mayhem began in Queens about 2:30 a.m., when a 52-year-old man was killed by a driver as he tried to cross South Conduit Avenue near Rockaway Boulevard.
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Estranged hubby beats wife, “abducts” son
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Hard or soft Brexit aside, pound nervous of economic slowdown
LONDON Last week's shocking British election result and the period of political uncertainty that looks set to follow may have come at the worst of times for the country's economy and the value of the pound sterling.
More than a week after a large container was set up in the capital's central Exarchia square, members of anarchist groups are to officially open the so-called "political kiosk."
The kiosk is to be inaugurated at 5 p.m. on Monday, organizers said in a statement on the Athens Indymedia website.
The statement added that the opening of the kiosk would be accompanied by works to create a children's playground.
The initiative aims to inform people about "mafias, state repression and social cannibalism," the statement added.
The presence of the large red container in Exarchia square has sparked criticism from the political opposition as police and town planning authorities argue about who should intervene.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans cut spending at gasoline stations, department stores and electronics shops in May as retail sales registered their biggest drop in 16 months, a cautionary sign for the economy.
The Commerce Department says retail sales dropped 0.3 percent last month, the first decline since February and the sharpest since a 1 percent decrease in January 2016. Economists had expected sales to increase slightly last month after rising 0.4 percent in April.
Sales sank 2.8 percent at electronics stores, 2.4 percent at gasoline stations and 1 percent at department stores, which have struggled with competition from online retailers.
Economists have said they think consumer spending, which accounts for about 70 percent of U.S. economic activity, will pick up in the spring and summer after a slow start to 2017.
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Johnson Leung, co-founder of 300cubits.tech, discusses the tensions on the Korean peninsula and its impact on the commodities market. He speaks on "Bloomberg Markets: Asia."
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Mon, Aug 14: A Saskatoon construction site looked more like a river on Monday. A punctured pipe sent water spewing through the Silverspring area, slowing down traffic and damaging property. Ryan Kessler reports.
Newmarket’s bylaw officers will be educating drivers in school zones during a new townwide educational campaign.
With children returning to school following March break, the Town of Newmarket is deploying its bylaw officers as part of a public education campaign to educate drivers on the rules of the road in school zones and ensure traffic signs are obeyed, kiss and ride programs are adhered to and that drivers are listening for crossing guards’ whistles and watching for stop signs.
“Traffic and road safety is a top priority for Newmarket council and staff,” Newmarket Mayor Tony Van Bynen said. “In working collaboratively with other community partners, our goal is to keep our roads safe and implement traffic control measures to increase safety, ensure parking and traffic regulations are followed and decrease congestion on local roads.”
The town is offering reminders for drivers, including those driving their children to school, to be mindful of school zones where children are walking and cycling to school.
× Reward up to $5K for information in beating death of dog
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, Mo. (AP) _ The Humane Society of the United States is offering a $5,000 reward for information about the fatal beating of a Missouri dog named Snowball.
The Kansas City Star reports that the 17-year-old dog was severely beaten last month on the front porch of his owner’s Excelsior Springs home and died three days later from internal bleeding.
The Humane Society’s Missouri state director, Amanda Good, says the “savage act shows complete contempt for an innocent creature.”
The new reward is contingent upon information that leads to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or people involved. An anonymous donor had previously put up $500 for information about those responsible.
Police have said it is possible that the suspect recorded the beating on video.
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Information from: The Kansas City Star
A disgruntled restaurant customer in East Harlem is accused of throwing a Molotov cocktail inside a bar during business hours.Luis Saquicili is charged with arson. Police say he was refused entry by the owner of the bar at Pinole Mexican Restaurant earlier this week because he was drunk.Police say Saquicli returned to the bar hours later and threw the Molotov cocktail onto the floor.A fire broke out, and fortunately no one was injured.----------
McCarthy won his first game in charge of the Mother City club thanks to an own goal from one of Rise and Shine’s defenders.
Bartlett’s side University of Pretoria faced Rise and Shine in a pre-season friendly a week ago and Benni asked Bartlett to help him prepare for his first match in charge of the Citizens.
“I spoke to him and asked him for some footage. We couldn’t find anything on Polokwane City so we are little bit blindfolded going into Saturday’s game‚” McCarthy told TimesLive.
“But the focus is on us‚ how hard we work and how well we do things. And also not to get surprised by the opponent.
“But we are still trying to find little bits of information here and there.
“Hopefully Shaun can come through with some footage of their friendly game and information on how they set up and the personnel they are going to use more or less so that we have an idea.”
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An excellent overview of the science behind what we call biochemical evolution.
Perfect to explain why the scientific community is so thoroughly convinced that evolution is indeed how species arise on Earth.
Riyadh — Deputy Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman, second deputy prime minister and minister of defense, has ordered the transfer and treatment of Syrian children Ammar Mustafa Sahin and Ahmad Majed Al-Wardan from Rihaniyya city in Turkey to Prince Sultan Medical Military City in Riyadh.
The two children lost their limbs after their homes were shelled and all members of their families died.
What is the largest "China town" in the U.S.? If you answered New York, you would be technically incorrect. Three small towns in the U.S. - in Maine, Michigan and Texas - are actually named China.
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Fortnite on Mobile is becoming very popular.
The game is already topping the free App Store charts for iOS in over 13 countries, and it hasn’t even seen a full release on the platform.
Players can currently only play the game if they choose to sign up via email and then are invited by Epic Games.
It already has over 50,000 ratings on the App Store, with more likely to arrive very soon.
The next wave of invites for iOS users should arrive soon, but it’s not quite the same for other mobile users.
Fortnite Mobile for Android won’t be arriving this month, with Epic Games confirming that it will be supported on the Google Play Store in the next few months.
That could mean quite a wait for fans, but what exactly is the reason behind the delay?
Well according to the development team, it’s down to the sheer variety of Android devices.
Shawnee Mission South gave its new and returning students a grand entrance Monday morning with school renovations to help excite them for the rest of the year.
Warner will take over from Dwayne Bravo for the remainder of inaugural Global T20 league after the West Indies all-rounder pulled out of the rest of the tournament.
The opening batsman has made only six runs in three innings for the Hawks in his comeback.
Warner was banned from international and domestic cricket for a year in March for his part in a ball-tampering scandal during Australia's Test series defeat in South Africa.
The 31-year-old will also not be considered for future Australia leadership roles as part of his punishment.
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Astronauts say seeing the Earth from a distance, where the whole planet comes into perspective, is a life-changing experience that makes you realize how beautiful and fragile it is. A group of enthusiasts in California set up a nonprofit organization that uses satellite imagery to spread this feeling to as many people as possible and raise awareness about the dangers of detrimental human activities. VOA's George Putic has more.
Last year’s C-SPAN poll of presidential historians ranked William Howard Taft at No. 24 in overall job performance, just below Grover Cleveland and just ahead of Gerald Ford. Taft’s reputation has no doubt suffered from his serving (1909-13) between Theodore Roosevelt (No. 4) and Woodrow Wilson (No. 11). Still, he is not on anyone’s list of noteworthy White House occupants.
In “William Howard Taft,” a slim volume in the American Presidents Series, Jeffrey Rosen suggests that the stolid 27th president deserves a fresh look...
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SAN DIEGO -- One of two men attempting to cross a street in Little Italy early Wednesday was struck by a car and injured, police said.
The 27-year-old victim stepped into the path of a westbound Mercedes-Benz that had entered the intersection of Columbia and West Hawthorne streets on a green light shortly after 3:30 a.m., San Diego police Officer Dino Delimitros said.
The victim suffered a fractured leg in the crash. Delimitros said the injury was not considered life-threatening.
GRANTS PASS, Ore. (AP) — Authorities say a 24-year-old Oregon man drowned in the Rogue River.
Josephine County Search and Rescue coordinator Cory Krauss says Juan Carlos Hernandez-Nunez and a cousin swam across the river a few hundred feet below Rainie Falls. The cousin made it back across Saturday, but Hernandez-Nunez disappeared shortly after re-entering the water.
Friends and bystanders found the Medford man unconscious and their efforts to revive him failed.
The Grants Pass Daily Courier reports a rescue crew arrived about 90 minutes after 9-1-1 was called too late to help.
Krauss says the cold water and powerful current make swimming in the Rogue very risky at this time of year.
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While no one wants to return to the days when colleges too often swept sexual assault allegations under the rug, local attorneys are cautiously optimistic that a new process recently announced by the U.S. secretary of education will culminate in an improved investigatory and adjudicatory process for all parties. Speaking to an invited audience at George ...
BERLIN (AP) - The U.N.'s top human rights official says he's alarmed by what appears to be a "widespread pattern" of rallies in Burundi in which members of a pro-government youth militia sing about impregnating opponents.
An online video emerged this month of an incident involving the Imbonerakure militia. Burundi's ruling party criticized the song.
The U.N. human rights office on Tuesday cited reports of several similar incidents. The high commissioner for human rights, Zeid Ra'ad al-Hussein, said "the grotesque rape chants by the young men of the Imbonerakure across several provinces in various parts of Burundi are deeply alarming."
Zeid welcomed the governing party's condemnation but said reports senior officials were present at other rallies are "very disturbing" and called for an acknowledgement that the rally caught on camera "was not an isolated incident."
Emma Rice’s Tristan & Yseult is a blast of defiantly silly but touching escapism at a time we need it most. The Kneehigh theatre production, first seen in 2003, has become something of a cult classic among fans of the Cornish theatre company’s followers, and it loses nothing of its original sheen in its latest outing at the Globe.
In this version of the 12th-century legend, the young French Tristan is sent by his king to Ireland to bring back Yseult, the sister of the Irish invader whom the king has killed so that he can marry her (still with me?). Tristan and Yseult drink some love potion on the return journey which results in – you can guess – emotional and sexual mayhem on a prodigious scale.
I believe the appearance of one of the main routes into Woodhall Spa has been ruined by the developers of new homes.
Witham Road was an attractive tree lined avenue.
Now many of the well-established trees on one side of the road have been felled and the few remaining ones have had branches cut back to the trunks leaving 15 feet high sticks without branches or foliage.
The balance of each side of the road has been lost; the trees were originally equally spaced on each side of the road.
There are now far fewer on the side to be developed, with large empty gaps and a barren perspective. Although many will recover in time, they are now of a much lower height and density than opposite.
I know that all areas have to accept development, but planners should ensure that builders develop sites sympathetically and respect the nature of the local area.
What was once a country lane welcoming you to the village will soon be dominated by an urban housing estate changing the nature of the village.
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A Scots couple will make British military history today when a wife passes on command of a unit to her husband.
Lt Col Gill Wilkinson of 154 (Scottish) Regiment Royal Logistic will hand over to Lt Col Alan Wilkinson at the regimental HQ in Dunfermline.
They will become the highest ranking married couple to have followed each other in a command role.
The pair, from Melrose, met at Dundee University before joining the Army. Gill left to have children Katy and Andrew but returned to the reserves and took command of her unit in 2014.
Alan joined the reserves in 2009 after leaving the regular Army.
Gill is taking up a part-time role in the Royal Logistic Corps policy development department.
The bond market is getting very exciting because the yield on the 10-year Treasury has finally crossed 3%. And while 3% is just a number, it is an important marker for the rise in long-term rates, which weigh on the economy. The 10-year yielded 2.41% at the start of the year.
The march higher in yields comes at an odd time, since the recent economic news hasn’t been great. But inflation does appear to be firming, and the rise in oil prices suggests the global economy is running a bit warmer.
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FILE PHOTO: President Jacob Zuma waits to deliver his State of the Nation Address to Parliament in Cape Town, South Africa February 9, 2017. REUTERS/Sumaya Hisham/File Photo
JOHANNESBURG South Africa's new cabinet ministers were sworn in on Friday, following a reshuffle that replaced Pravin Gordhan as finance minister with Malusi Gigaba along with various other ministers and their deputies.
Zuma's sacking of his finance minister shook South African markets on Friday, and triggered dissent in the African National Congress that has governed since the end of apartheid in 1994.
(Reporting by Tiisetso Motsoeneng; Editing by James Macharia)
The YWCA hosted its annual Stiletto & Sneaker 5K yesterday at its facility on North Street in Batavia. The event was followed by its annual Harvest Supper.
Kevin Sheehan (photo) won the men's division of the race with a time of 18:27. Heather Burger won the women's division with a time of 24:39, but was no longer present for a photo when the trophies were handed out.
After the awards presentation, there was a color toss (bottom photo). The original schedule included a sky lantern lighting, but Director Jeannie Walton said it was canceled when the wind kicked up.
Color toss: Note, you can just catch the Wilson school bus starting to get stuck on the sidewalk in the background (see yesterday's story)
SYDNEY, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Commonwealth Bank of Australia said on Monday its chief executive Ian Narev will retire by June 2018.
Narev has been head of Australia's largest bank by market capitalisation since December 2011. The exact date of his departure will depend on the outcome of a candidate search, the bank said.
The bank has recently been engulfed in civil charges stemming from alleged breaches of money-laundering and counter-terrorism financing rules.
LAGOS, March 31 Nigeria's dollar reserves fell to a two-week low of $30.29 billion on March 29, central bank data showed on Friday.
Nigeria's central bank has been intervening on the currency market this month to support the ailing naira after it effectively devalued it in a bid to narrow the spread with the black market rate.
Nigeria's reserves stood at $29.64 billion a month ago and have risen 16.1 percent since the start of the year but are still far off their peak of $64 billion, hit in August 2008. (Reporting by Oludare Mayowa; Writing by Chijioke Ohuocha; Editing by Andrew Roche)
April 12 Canada's Shaw Communications reported a 13.3 percent rise in quarterly revenue on Wednesday, driven by the addition of more wireless customers.
However, the Calgary-based company's net income fell to C$147 million, or 30 Canadian cents per share, in the second quarter ended Feb. 28, from C$164 million, or 32 Canadian cents per share, a year earlier.
Shaw's quarterly revenue rose to C$1.30 billion from $1.15 billion. (Reporting by Ahmed Farhatha in Bengaluru; Editing by Shounak Dasgupta)
This is the security camera footage from the Aquia Garrisonville Animal Hospital in Stafford, Virginia, of General the ten year old Great Pyrenees making a daring escape on the night of April 10th. And by daring escape I mean he casually opens all the doors between his kennel and the parking lot, and leaves, clearly abandoning the dog in the kennel next to him who thought they had a deal.
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EUR/GBP Intraday Retest
Yesterday we featured this EUR/GBP swing low support level:
'With daily support having held, if this intraday zone holds, I'm happy to look for longs on any retests back into or around it.'
As you can see, we were looking for the level to hold, from where we would take an entry off an intraday retest.
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This adorable Tudor style cottage sits in the heart of the Fab 40's. The spacious 2,422 square foot home boasts three large bedrooms and two full baths with original leaded glass windows. The upgraded kitchen has solid surface counters and separate breakfast nook with charming leaded glass cabinet. The master suite overlooks the backyard patio. A great home for entertaining with large living room and formal Dining area, separate Family room space and a second floor bedroom with hideaway playroom.
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"The Internet just lost one of its most prominent innovators. Robert W. Taylor, a computer scientist who was instrumental in creating the Internet as well as the modern personal computer, has died at the age of 85. Mr. Taylor, who is best known as the mastermind of ARPAnet (precursor of the Internet), had Parkinson's disease and died on Thursday at his home in Woodside, California, his son Kurt Kurt Taylor told US media." (04/16/17)
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WARREN, Mich. - A 13-year-old girl who went missing Monday morning on her way to school in Warren has been found, police said.
An endangered missing advisory was issued for Alyssa Katherine Golding after she was last seen walking to school at about 7:30 a.m. in the area of 12 Mile and Schoenherr roads.
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She was wearing a black puffy knee-length coat, a neon pink hooded sweatshirt, and black and white Nike gym shoes. She was described as having blonde hair and blue eyes.
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MURRAY, Ky. — Four Kentucky National Guardsmen have been charged with sexual assault.
Kentucky State Police announced the arrests Wednesday in a news release. They say the assault was reported on June 3. Police said the victim was given alcohol and then sexually assaulted.
In a separate news release, Kentucky Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Stephen Hogan called sexual assault a "reprehensible act" and said the guard will support the victim.
Police said 25-year-old Anthony R. Tubolino of Auburn was charged with second-degree rape, second-degree sodomy and third-degree unlawful transaction with a minor; 19-year-old Tyler A. Hart of Bowling Green was charged with first-degree sexual abuse and second-degree sodomy; and 21-year-old Austin L. Dennis and 22-year-old Jacob F. Ruth, both of Munfordville, were charged with second-degree sodomy.
TOPSHAM — The Maine Warden Service says a fox that attacked a worker in Topsham was likely rabid.
Wardens say the fox bit Mark Sleeper on his arm, and then attacked again before running away. The incident happened Tuesday morning at Grimmel Industries, a scrapyard.
Cpl. John MacDonald tells WCSH-TV that later in the day, a fox was struck and killed by a vehicle on the Grimmel property. He says it was a sickly gray fox with porcupine quills in its face, leading wardens to believe it’s probably the same fox.
The fox was taken to a lab for testing. Sleeper, who’s from Wiscasset, is being treated for rabies as a precaution.
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You could turn a tidy profit on a minor sports miracle on Saturday.
It’s one of those rare nights that will see Vancouver’s big three professional sports team all in action and the B.C. Lottery Corporation is taking advantage of the occasion by allowing fans to lay money on all three squads with a special parlay wager.
The Vancouver Canucks host the Edmonton Oilers, 7 p.m., at Rogers Arena, the B.C. Lions entertain the Ottawa RedBlacks, 4 p.m., at B.C. Place Stadium, and the Vancouver Whitecaps hit the road for a 2 p.m. match against the New York Redbulls.
You can bet your hard-earned cash on all three teams to win with the B.C. Bonanza wager at Playnow.com. With the initial odds on the Vancouver trifecta set at 19/1, a $20 bet will pay out $400.
Of the three Vancouver teams, only the Lions are favoured to win — and they’ve lost two straight games and five of their last six.
So, you’ve got to ask yourself, do you feel lucky?
Kanter scored 16 points (6-11 FG, 4-5 FT) while adding five rebounds in 23 minutes during Friday's preseason loss to the Wizards.
The 25-year-old center's role is still up in the air as the Knicks try to redefine themselves without Carmelo Anthony, but Kanter has proven in the past that he can provide solid scoring and a presence on the glass when he gets significant minutes. Friday's start came with Kristaps Porzingis (rest) in street clothes, however, and it remains to be seen whether coach Jeff Hornacek sees the two as complementary pieces in his frontcourt, or whether Kanter will come off the bench as he did with the Thunder.
Authorities say two men have been hospitalized with stab wounds after breaking into the Midvale-area apartment of one of their ex-girlfriends.
Unified police Det. Ken Hansen says the men had forced themselves into the apartment Sunday after the occupants of the residence, a 24-year-old woman and her 26-year-old male friend refused to let them inside.
Hansen says the woman’s friend had armed himself with a knife and stabbed the intruders after they began beating him.
The two burglary suspects, ages 36 and 38, fled the scene and went to a hospital.
One suspect was treated for minor injuries and booked into the Salt Lake County jail. Police say they’re still working to identify the other suspect, who was hospitalized in serious condition.
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LeBron James isn’t fazed by Kevin Love’s left knee injury.
James told his teammates that he’s prepared to carry them while the All-Star forward recovers from surgery.
LeBron asked about rest in wake of Love injury: "I’ll rest when I retire. As long as I’m in the lineup, we’ve got a chance." — Jon Krawczynski (@APkrawczynski) February 14, 2017
LeBron's clear message to Cavs today in wake of Love surgery was: "Don't worry, I got this." Hard to doubt him. — Jon Krawczynski (@APkrawczynski) February 14, 2017
Love is expected to miss the next six weeks.
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A major new touring production of Noël Coward’s comedy masterpiece, Private Lives comes to Lincoln New Theatre Royal this month - November 16 to 18.
Set in 1930 France, two newly-married couples occupy adjoining hotel honeymoon suites, but when a familiar voice singing a forgotten song is overheard, an old spark reignites, with spectacular consequences.
For tickets, call the box office on 01522 519999 or visit www.newtheatreroyallincoln.co.uk
PIQUA, Ohio (WDTN) – A local library posted on Facebook Monday to not use the solar eclipse glasses passed out last week.
The Piqua Public Library passed out solar eclipses glasses from Amazon.com with the proper certification but found out Monday afternoon the manufacturer could not verify the safety of the glasses.
In the post, it warns the public to not use these glasses and the eclipse glasses could damage someone’s eyesight.
The post was shared 237 times.
Click here to view NASA’s solar eclipse glasses safety information.
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NORWICH  Due to unforeseen circumstances, Chenango Change is reporting the 'My County, My Healthcare' panel scheduled for tonight in the Norwich Family YMCA's Community Room has been postponed.
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He will be replaced at Morgan Stanley by Alan Thomas, who will run equities in the Americas. Thomas previously was the co-head of prime brokerage.
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A hill farmer who takes in asylum seekers and refugees says it is "one of the best thing I've ever done".
Around 100 people each year visit Rodney Beresford's sheep farm in the Yorkshire Dales for a day.
Mr Beresford said he has learnt just as much from the refugees as they have from him.
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Hackers gained access to credit and debit cards used at the Whole Foods Market store in Folsom, the company announced Thursday.
Customers who paid by card at the Folsom store’s sushi venue and taproom may have had their personal information stolen, according to the company’s website. Card readers in the main checkout aisles use a different point-of-sale system and were not affected by the hack.
Whole Foods announced the hack last week but did not initially release the number of stores affected. Card information was compromised in 29 California locations, including eight in the Bay Area.
The health food supermarket chain recommended customers pay close attention to their card statements and report any unauthorized transactions to their bank. No timetable of when card information was stolen had been released as of Friday.
Transactions at Amazon.com, which bought Whole Foods for $13.7 billion in June, remained secure, according to Whole Foods’ website.
Here is a complete list of affected stores.
EASTON, Md. (AP)  A waterfowl hunter is in stable condition after a dead goose fell from the sky and knocked him unconscious.
Robert Meilhammer of Dorchester County was hunting with three other people when one of them fired at a flock of Canada geese overhead in Easton, near the Miles River on Maryland's Eastern Shore.
Maryland Natural Resources Police spokeswoman Candy Thomson said a falling goose hit Meilhammer, knocking him out and causing head and facial injuries.
The Washington Post reports that when he came to, he knew who he was, but "little else," according to a Natural Resources police officer.
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The agency tweeted Friday that Meilhammer was in stable condition and awaiting more tests at a Baltimore trauma center.
It only happens twice a year, and this is the weekend, along a road that makes it the world's longest garage sale. Some people feel a pretty urgent need to get to the sale before the good stuff is gone.
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The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating an incident involving Harrison Ford which took place Monday at John Wayne Airport in Orange County when the actor landed on the wrong runway near a full passenger plane. The FAA, which does not ever identify people involved in aircraft incidents or accidents, released a statement to The Hollywood Reporter.
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Infowars reporter Harrison Smith interviews Peter Mcilvenna, who works for Lord Pearson of the House of Lords, about the Tommy Robinson arrest.
"It's hard to think of an accolade that he doesn't have." That's what Susan Rich , one of the curators of the monthly WordsWest Literary Series presentations, says about National Book Award -winning poet Terrance Hayes , who will be featured at WW this Wednesday night.
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4:11 What you need to know about the massive Oroville dam emergency in California
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1:01 Rescued gulls are released at Tacoma Tideflats
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0:58 Plows clear snowdrifts on Highway 9 north of Nooksack
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Strathmore wins double OT thriller over Hilmar
Strathmore outlasted Hilmar 53-52 by going for two in double overtime in the 6AA NorCal Play-in Game on Friday night in Hilmar.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is disputing a report that he watches hours of television each day, calling it, “Another false story.”
The president is pushing back against a report in The New York Times about his first year in office that mentioned he watches at least four hours of television a day, sometimes twice that amount.
Trump says on Twitter that he “seldom, if ever,” watches CNN or MSNBC, “both of which I consider Fake News.” The president says he also never watches CNN anchor Don Lemon’s show, “CNN Tonight.”
The Times said its story was based on interviews with 60 advisers, associates, friends and members of Congress.
Trump has repeatedly lodged complaints about mainstream news outlets that he argues have covered his presidency unfairly and inaccurately.
LONDON (AP) — Ireland says it will begin collecting more than 13 billion euros ($15.9 billion) of back taxes from Apple, 19 months after the European Commission ruled that a tax deal with the tech giant amounted to illegal state aid.
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The Commission ordered Ireland to collect back taxes for the years 2003-2014, which it estimated at 13 billion euros plus interest. Ireland disagreed, saying the ruling undermined the integrity of the country’s tax system.
But Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe says he will on Tuesday sign an agreement setting up the escrow account that will hold the payments while Apple and Ireland appeal. The payments should be completed by September.
Donohoe says the government “fundamentally disagrees with the ruling,” but “Ireland is intent on complying with our binding legal obligations in this regard.”
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Never have I ever eaten a bug. Never have I ever been pulled over for speeding.
See how Robert Cazimero, Mikey Monis and Trini answer these questions!
For such a grim, serious and violent game, God of War sure is making people on the internet laugh.
God of War is a pleasant surprise. Playing as Kratos, the curmudgeonly dad and his precious son Atreus is both narratively satisfying and has interesting gameplay. It’s also given rise to one of my favorite current internet jokes. Please just click play on this video from YouTuber The Goose:
You see, Kratos has a habit of calling his son “boy.” A lot. This has not escaped the internet’s notice.
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The idea of Kratos as a put upon father is amusing, because in all the other God of War games he’s been an unrepentant murderer. He’s still really into violence, but the interplay between him and his more cheerful son is hitting a chord with people.
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Shreveport group to protest southern Louisiana pipeline
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SHREVEPORT - A newly formed Shreveport environmental activist group is making plans to travel to Baton Rouge to protest an incoming pipeline that many worry would hurt the environment.
North Louisiana for Climate Justice was created on Friday at a Whole Foods market in Shreveport. Currently about a dozen members strong, the group's first mission is to tackle the proposed Bayou Bridge Pipeline project at a public hearing scheduled Jan. 12 in Baton Rouge.
A member of the group, Ron Hagar, tells The Times the purpose of the trip is to gather information and make connections with allies.
The $670 million pipeline project would carry an estimated 280,000 barrels of oil through 11 southern Louisiana parishes. It's backed by Energy Transfer Partners, Inc., the same company behind the controversial Dakota Access Pipeline in North Dakota.
OnePlus promised to push-out its Android 7.0 Nougat update to OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T before the end of the year.
And the Chinese smartphone startup managed to meet that deadline – by a hair's breadth.
On the last day of 2016, Carl Pei – co-founder of OnePlus – confirmed when smartphone owners could expect the new mobile operating system to drop.
OxygenOS 4.0, which is build on the latest version of Google's mobile operating system, started to roll-out in the final hours of 2016.
There are a number of new features included in software update, including a brand-new notifications and settings menu design.
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WAUKEGAN, Ill. – A man was found shot to death in a Walmart parking lot in the northern suburbs.
Police responded to a call just before 6 p.m. on Monday at the Walmart in Waukegan, Ill. on Fountain Square Place. It was reported as a traffic accident followed by shots fired. The man was declared dead at the scene.
Police said they are still gathering information from witnesses but they believe the incident was isolated and that the victim was targeted.
They do not believe there is any danger to the general public.
No one has been taken into custody.
The investigation is ongoing. No further information was provided.
Huw Parkinson: Trumpocalypse Now (with Malcolm Turnbull)
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Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull is sent deep into the jungle of the United States of America to try and smooth things over with newly elected President Donald Trump and quickly discovers how things get… "confused out there". Huw Parkinson explores this harrowing tale.
Source: ABC News | Duration: 2min 53sec
Topics: turnbull-malcolm, government-and-politics, federal-government, world-politics, australia, united-states
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This one is almost too ridiculous to believe. Recently a new bill was introduced on the floor of the US Senate entitled, pleasantly, “Combating Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing, and Counterfeiting Act of 2017.” You can probably already guess its …
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The royal baby name of Kate Middleton, 36, and Prince William, 35, is currently the subject of much speculation, with a numbers of potential names being thrown about including Arthur, James or Philip.
It was said earlier today James is the most popular baby name among betters, with the largest amount of money being placed on it in Ladbrokes betting.
However, the bookies’ favourite is still Arthur, which has odds of 2/1, while James has odds of 4/1. Meanwhile , Philip has odds of 6/1.
So which will it be? It seems a royal baby name clash has shed light on the question, after a royal commentator drew attention to a fascinating new argument.
“Royals don’t tend to reuse names that are currently in use”, said the expert on the royal family.
Akinwale Akintunde The efforts to address the problem of underage inmates in the Nigerian Prisons continued Monday, as the Lagos State Chief Judge, Justice Oluwafunmilayo Atilade, freed another set of 62 underage inmates from both Kirikiri Female and Medium Prisons. Justice Atilade had on August 1, 2017, freed 80 underage inmates from the Badagry Prison […]
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TOKYO, JAPAN and WALL, NJ / ACCESSWIRE / June 14, 2017 / BIO-key International, Inc . , an innovative provider of biometric software and hardware solutions for strong and convenient user authentication, announced today it has secured initial orders for its TouchLock series of biometric locks, which were debuted at the Consumer Electronics Show in January.
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OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Police say a body found outside an Oklahoma City home where officers fatally shot a man was the man's wife.
Oklahoma City police Sgt. Gary Knight said Friday that the body was found in a van and identified as that of 51-year-old Jennifer Young.
Police say they found the body on Thursday, after 56-year-old William Young was shot when he opened fire on an arriving officer.
Knight says Jennifer Young's daughter was found wounded at the scene. Investigators believe William Young shot both before police were called.
Knight says William Young's brother was arrested for suspected involvement in the case, but formal charges haven't been filed. Knight says he doesn't know if the man has an attorney.
Police say the officer who shot William Young is now on paid leave.
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TWO people were taken to hospital after a crash on Caerleon Road in Newport this evening.
Welsh Ambulance were called at 5.10pm to the crash outside the One Stop shop.
Two people have been taken to the Royal Gwent Hospital.
The extent of their injuries is not known.
A spokesman for Gwent Police said: "Gwent Police were called at approximately 5.15pm hours on Friday, February 2 to reports of an RTC on Caerleon Road, Newport outside the One Stop Shop.
"Officers attended the scene and are currently dealing with a two vehicle collision.
"Caerleon Road remains closed to vehicles and pedestrians southbound at the junction of Beaufort Road and Caerleon Road and northbound from the Old Barn junction.
"Officers are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident to call Gwent Police on 101 quoting incident number 328."
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MANOR TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WHTM) Police are investigating the death of a pedestrian killed by a tractor trailer in the parking lot of Turkey Hill Dairy.
Investigators were called to the warehouse at 2601 River Road in Manor Township just after 7 p.m. Tuesday.
The driver of the tractor trailer that struck the victim is a Turkey Hill employee.
The victim is an employee of an Oklahoma trucking firm, according to police. They are not releasing the the victim’s name.
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A Marine earns a Purple Heart at Camp Foster, Okinawa Japan in May 2015.
A 27-year-old Marine was killed Friday in an early morning crash on Camp Pendleton, the California Highway Patrol confirmed.
A passing motorist noticed a grey Mazda 3 down an embankment on Christianitos Road, east of El Camino Real on the far North end of the base, shortly after midnight and found the Marine unresponsive in the car.
CHP officers believe the Marine was driving eastbound on Christianitos Road when he went down the embankment and crashed into a utility pole and a tree.
The Marine was pronounced dead at the scene by responding emergency personnel.
CHP Officer Mark Latulippe said that it wasn't immediately clear what time the crash occurred or if drugs or alcohol were involved.
The Marine lived on base, according to the CHP.
The United State Marine Corps has not confirmed the identity of the Marine.
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MEDFORD, MA (WHDH) - Patriots legend Steve Grogan met with fans in Medford ahead of Sunday’s Super Bowl match up between the Pats and Eagles.
Grogan played quarterback for the Patriots from 1975 to 1990. He visited fans at the Modell’s Sporting Goods store and signed autographs Friday evening.
“It’s pretty special that people still want my autograph and still recognize the name. As I told you before I’m very popular in the nursing homes because everybody there saw me play or was old enough to see me play,” said Grogan.
When asked if he had any advice for Brady, Grogan said he wishes he had Brady giving him advice back when he was playing.
Steve Grogan signing autographs and meeting with fans ahead of the Super Bowl 🏈🏈#7news pic.twitter.com/c7u7yXJli4 — Keke Vencill (@kekevencill) February 2, 2018
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Saline County law enforcement arrested a 45-year-old Texas man Friday night after he allegedly hit his 19-year-old coworker with a shovel for locking him out of a trailer.
According to Sheriff Roger Soldan, Isreal Ortiz was staying with two coworkers at the Kampgrounds of America, located at 1109 W. Diamond Drive. His coworkers were asleep in the trailer when he returned at around 10 p.m. Friday.
Sheriff Soldan said Ortiz became upset because he had been accidentally locked out of the trailer. When the coworkers went to let him in, he allegedly struck one of them with a shovel several times.
Ortiz fled before authorities arrived.
The 19-year-old victim sustained minor injuries and refused medical treatment.
A Saline County Sheriff’s Deputy located Ortiz shortly after the incident at the Salina Petro, 2125 N. Ninth. He was arrested and booked into the Saline County Jail for aggravated battery.
Your commute between Great Falls and Vaughn might be a little slower than expected because of the shut down southbound lane.
The construction engineer has told us that the 8 and a half million dollar highway rehabilitation is on schedule and the southbound lane is set to be resurfaced soon. However the reason behind this large scale project was because of the dangerous and unstable slopes right next to the interstate.
“We are doing some blasting over here and we are laying some slopes back for slope stability. Just putting them on a little flatter slope so they are just more stable”
The blasting is needed because construction crews have run into hard rock that heavy equipment just couldn’t take care of. I have been told the project is on schedule and the southbound lane of Interstate 15 will be opening up sometime in July.
That is when road crews will switch sides and do the same thing all over again to the northbound lane. However, the interstate rehabilitation is set to be completed tentatively in August.
MOSCOW (Sputnik) — According to Die Welt newspaper, Munich police discovered 270 migrants having entered Germany via freight trains from Austria, while Stuttgart police found 60 asylum seekers having arrived in Germany from Switzerland.
Europe is facing a massive migration crisis, which is considered to be the worst since World War II, with over half a million refugees and asylum seekers having arrived in the European Union from the Middle East and Northern Africa.
Many migrants are trying to reach Germany after Chancellor Angela Merkel announced welcome policy for the asylum seekers. Since 2015, over 1 million migrants arrived in the country.
Despite all EU efforts to curb the influx, migrants are still trying to enter the European countries illegally in trucks or freight trains, risking their lives. On December 3, 2016, the Austrian police found two migrants, crushed to death on a train transporting trucks, apparently trying to get to Germany.
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BRISTOL -- In a few months, you could be seeing something new on the back of cars: license plates that spread knowledge about Donate Life Connecticut, the nonprofit that coordinates organ and tissue donation.
By the end of August, we'll know if the plates — which bear the phrase "You Can Save Lives" — will be produced here. The Department of Motor Vehicles is on board to begin printing them when it receives 400 orders. It's a personal mission for Donate Life Connecticut volunteer and project leader Sandy Centurelli. This Bristol mother and grandmother will soon become a "living donor" —donating a kidney to someone she doesn't even know.
"I just think it's the right thing to do," she said. "I'm not worried about it because I know I'm supposed to do that. I just know."
Click here to read the entire column from the Hartford Courant.
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Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask, drafted 21st overall by the Leafs in 2005, has earned points in 19 straight games (17-0-2) . . . Leafs forward James van Riemsdyk scored against the Rangers on Thursday, hitting the 20-goal mark for the fifth time.
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Bruins centre Patrice Bergeron has five goals and five assists over his past seven games … The Bruins are 17-1-3 in their last 21 games, and 17-6-4 overall on home ice. They have not lost in regulation since Nov. 26 . . . Boston’s David Pastrnak has a seven-game point streak (three goals, six assists) . . . Ryan Spooner has seven goals and five assists in his last 13 games . . . They’ve sold out the TD Garden for 365 straight regular-season and playoff games since Dec. 5, 2009 . . . All-star forward Brad Marchand is still serving a five-game suspension for elbowing, but defenceman Charlie McAvoy might be back after missing time with an abnormal heartbeat.
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Market reaction was prompt, with government bond yields jumping on sentiment that Yellen was teeing up next month's Fed meeting as possible for a rate hike.
"By leaving March rate hike options open, Chair Yellen is sticking with her playbook with repeated reminders that every meeting is in fact a live meeting," said Mark Hamrick, senior economic analyst at Bankrate.com.
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Two men in Indonesia's Aceh province have been publicly caned dozens of times for consensual gay sex, a punishment rights advocates denounced as "medieval torture". (May 23)
Manchester United fans got to lift the English premiership trophy at Supervalu, Loughboy in Kilkenny city yesterday. It was brought in-store by Cadbury, Official Snack Partner to the Premier League.
The 2017/18 Premier League season marks the first year of Cadbury’s three-year partnership, which also includes sponsorship of the Premier League Golden Boot and Golden Glove Awards.
To celebrate their sponsorship Cadbury are offering football fans chances to win lots of prizes, including match tickets, throughout the season through on-pack and in-store competitions. For more information go to www.cadburyfc.com/stadium.
On Monday, Gering officers receive... -- A gunman has died after opening fire earlier Wednesday morning on members of Congress practicing for a charity baseball game in Alexandria, Virginia, inju... -- A massive fire engulfed a residential high-rise building in London on Wednesday, leaving at least 74 people injured and 12 dead.The London Fire Brigade dispatched ... When the American Society of Animal Science presents awards at its July 9 annual meeting in Baltimore, those in attendance can expect to hear the University of Nebraska-Lincol... Western Nebraska Community College will hold three basketball camps in June for boys and girls in elementary school through high school.
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Trudeau to commit $1.28 billion toward major Montreal transit project
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will announce a $1.28-billion commitment Thursday for a major Montreal rail project that will connect the city to its suburbs and to its international airport.
Trudeau will make the transit announcement in the city’s central station where he will be joined by Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard, Montreal Mayor Denis Coderre and Michael Sabia, the head of the province’s public pension fund manager.
A federal source tells The Canadian Press the commitment will either come in the form of a grant via Ottawa’s infrastructure-funding agreement with Quebec or possibly through the Trudeau government’s proposed infrastructure bank.
Marshall County Sheriffs have arrested one man after a week-long search.
Brandon Vanbuskirk was wanted for allegedly Breaking and Entering in Bonnie's Bar on Cold Springs Road.
A SWAT team from Marshall County Sheriffs assembled Thursday evening and made forcible entry into a home on Rt. 250 in Fish Creek.
According to Chief Bill Helms, Vanbuskirk had broken in to the home, but he was alone.
Vanbuskirk is facing charges of Breaking and Entering, Fleeing in a Vehicle and on Foot, Conspiracy, Attempted Grand Larceny, Receiving Stolen Property, and Destruction of Property. He is also a Prohibited Person With Firearm and a Fugitive from Justice in Pa.
He is currently on a $300,000 cash only bond.
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LAS VEGAS (AP/KRON) – In keeping with tradition, dozens of couples have obtained marriage licenses in Las Vegas this Valentine’s Day.
The Clark County Marriage License Bureau reported issuing more than 110 marriage licenses by Tuesday afternoon.
Its main office in downtown Las Vegas closes at midnight.
A county spokesman, Dan Kulin, says the bureau issues about 120 licenses on a normal Tuesday.
Nearly 380 couples obtained licenses last year’s Valentine’s Day, which fell on a Sunday.
In an area where people can get married in venues that range from a shooting range to a Denny’s restaurant, the bureau is one of the busiest in the nation. It issues more than 80,000 marriage licenses every year.
Meanwhile, in San Francisco, 85 weddings were booked at City Hall, along with 20 walk-ins. On a normal day, there are about 36 weddings booked at City Hall.
Five spots were made available for the wedding ceremonies, including the Rotunda and Mayor’s Balcony.
Hezbollah has published a list of items that Israelis "need to have in the next war."
Addressing Israelis in Hebrew, the list includes gas masks (because "the ammonia plant will be attacked"), shoes ("to run quickly"), pills ("to stay calm"), life vests (because "your battleships will be attacked with rockets"), and flashlights (because "your electricity stations will be attacked with rockets").
Police crack down on trespassers at Cape Coral golf club
CAPE CORAL, Fla. Cape Coral police are cracking down on trespassers at the long-abandoned “Golf Club” on Palm Tree Boulevard.
The property owner is paying to have an officer patrolling six hours a day to make sure people stay away.
City Council won’t decide on the future land use proposal for the property until late March or early April, said city councilman Richard Leon.
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Police in Rocky Hill are investigating after reports of several gunshots being heard.
The shots were fired in the area of Gilbert Avenue and Silo Drive.
Police said a light-colored car was seen driving north on Gilbert Avenue at the time shots were fired.
Police located several bullet shell casings on the side of the road on Gilbert Avenue, but nothing else was found.
Anyone with information should contact police at (860) 258-7640.
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PLEASANTVILLE - 7th ranked Pella Christian used solid defense and a couple late TD's to pull away from #5 Pleasantville 31-14 in our Ch. 13 Big Game.
RB Noah Treimer led PC with 3 TD's. The Eagles improve to 7-0, while Pleasantville falls to 6-1.
EX-MAYOR: The advances made in Ipswich may have been greater if our overpriced rates were spent more wisely.
ANDY BRODERSON'S letter (QT, 12/08) seemed to suggest that Pisaale was some kind of messiah for Ipswich.
I saw things a little differently.
A classic example was the last Ipswich Anzac Day parade where he paraded down the centre of Brisbane street 15 minutes before the parade started, waving his mayoral robes about on a day that should be about our servicemen and women.
The advances made in Ipswich may have been greater if our overpriced rates were spent more wisely.
As for Andy's quoted economic success of ratepayer-owned council-incorporated companies, we will never know the truth behind these companies and the alleged first-class overseas junkets by councillors and selected staff as the council will not release details under freedom of information requests.
Sadly, it seems we are in for more of the same if recent polls are correct.
ROB SNELL
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PNC Financial Services Group Inc. decreased its position in CNB Financial Corporation by 0.6% during the third quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The institutional investor owned 21,912 shares of the company's stock after selling 127 shares during the period.
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Despite historically being one of Labor's safest seats, the battle for the Federal seat of Batman is under serious threat from the Greens in tomorrow's by-election.
You probably already started buying holiday gifts for friends and family. (If not, we have this ultimate fashion guide that will take care of everything!) As you're checking off your list of things to buy, you might find yourself reaching your budget, but instead of feeling worried about leaving someone gift-less, we have a simple solution. Give them a cute, stylish pair of earrings that speaks to their soul — and to your budget. This one accessory can easily dress up a fashion girl's outfit, and with so many earring styles out there, you'll definitely find "the one" for your BFF, mom, coworker, or SO. Read on for a look at 30 pairs that all ring in under $100.
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Baku. 21 September. REPORT.AZ/ Meeting of subcommittee for trade between the EU and Azerbaijan will be held in Brussels, September 27”.
Report informs, Deputy Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan Mahmud Mammadguliyev told reporters.
According to him, meeting of subcommittee for the issues of security and human rights is set for the second half of October: “Due to the preparations for the Eastern Partnership summit, date of subcommittee meeting for energy has not been determined yet. I don’t suppose that the meeting will take place before the summit. For the time being, meetings of subcommittees are being held in Brussels, so we expect their suggestions. We express our views on these suggestions.”
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A man and woman are in custody after a huge quantity of controlled drugs and tablets were seized in Kildare yesterday.
Some 6.5kg of MDMA, with an estimated street value of €325,000, and a large quantity of Xanax tablets, with an estimated value of €19,000 (both values pending analysis) were siezed at Curragh Farm, Kildare town, yesterday evening, Monday, February 13.
Gardai from Naas Traffic Corps were conducting an ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition) checkpoint at Curragh Farm when they stopped a car for having no tax or insurance.
The drugs were discovered after the Gardaí carried out a search of the car.
A man in his late 30s and a woman in her early 30s were arrested today in the Naas area and are currently detained under the provisions of Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996 at Naas Garda Station.
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Pakistan Muslim League-N Senator Nehal Hashmi was admitted to Adiala Jail hospital on Friday, after he complained of chest pain.
Hashmi’s health took a turn for the worse and jail officials said he complained of chest pain after which he was admitted to the jail hospital.
The Supreme Court on Thursday, rejecting the unconditional apology of the senator, sentenced him to one month jail time.
Meanwhile, the Election Commission of Pakistan on Friday de-notified Hashmi from the Senate. “In terms of Article 63(1)(g) of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, 1973, the Election Commission of Pakistan hereby issues Notification of disqualification of Nehal Hashmi as Senator with effect from 1.02.2018”, reads the notification. The three-judge bench headed by Justice Asif Saeed Khosa announced the verdict in contempt of court case against Hashmi for delivering hate speech against judges.
BEIRUT, Oct 7 (Reuters) - Free Syrian Army rebel groups are ready to enter insurgent-controlled areas of northwest Syria with the backing of Turkish forces, a senior official in the Liwa al-Mutasem group, which is participating in the operation, said on Saturday.
However, the groups, which are part of the Euphrates Shield campaign waged since last year further east on Turkey's border with Syria, have not yet begun the operation, Mustafa Sejari, a senior official in the FSA's Liwa al-Mutasem group, said. (Reporting by Suleiman al-Khalidi in Amman, writing by Angus McDowall in Beirut, editing by Alexander Smith)
Dogs Trust Ireland is our country's biggest dog welfare charity.
Last year they’ve managed to find 2,746 homeless pooches their forever home and continue to strive to rehome as many more.
While in their care, the dogs are cared and loved by a crew of staff and volunteers.
Over the weekend two of their Canine Carers popped in during their time off to surprise some of the four-legged friends with some plain burgers.
Let's just say their excited reactions are bound to make your day that little brighter.
Please see www.dogstrust.ie/rehoming for more information about each of these amazing pooches.
Magic Theatre's revival of Sam Shepard's drama "Fool for Love" is a double celebration. The show opens the San Francisco company's 50th year with a modern classic that originally premiered at the Magic in 1983, back when Shepard was playwright in residence at the theater.
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MOSCOW — Arkady Babchenko, a dissident Russian journalist reportedly assassinated in his apartment in the Ukrainian capital on Tuesday, emerged very much alive on Wednesday, his death apparently staged as part of an elaborate sting operation.
Mr. Babchenko created a sensation in Kiev on Wednesday by appearing at a news conference, billed as a police briefing about his assassination, at which he was greeted by whoops of surprise and scattered applause. It came less than 24 hours after his wife said she had found him bleeding to death on the floor of their apartment, shot in the back.
“First of all, I would like to apologize that all of you had to live through this, because I know the horrible feeling when you have to bury your colleagues,” Mr. Babchenko, 41, told the stunned room. “Separately, I want to apologize to my wife for all the hell she had to go through.”
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A commercial Volkswagen bus caught fire as it descended the bridge near Lagos.
At least five people died in an auto accident in Lagos on Monday evening.
PREMIUM TIMES gathered that the incident occurred at about 6.44 p.m. when a vehicle caught fire at stadium bridge, around Barracks area of the state.
A commercial Volkswagen bus (danfo) with registration number AND 996 XC caught fire as it descended the bridge.
The Lagos emergency agency said five persons, including a child, three women and a man, were burnt beyond recognition and were recovered from the bus.
LASEMA, however, said five other people were also rescued and rushed to the hospital with severe burns
Two people had earlier on Monday died in another Lagos accident.
Italian police said they have arrested a young man suspected of opening fire on foreigners from a vehicle in central Italy on Saturday, wounding several people.
After the attack in the town of Macerata, the suspect got out of his car and made a fascist salute while wearing a tricolour scarf, according to Italian media.
He was allegedly found to be carrying a gun when he was arrested.
Six people including “people of colour” have allegedly been injured, four of them seriously, media reported.
Police said in a tweet that “the wounded persons are of foreign nationality”.
The attack comes a day after a Nigerian asylum-seeker was arrested in Macerata over the gruesome killing of an 18-year-old Italian woman whose dismembered body was discovered in suitcases earlier this week.
However, no official link has been made between the two incidents.
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A Mid-Michigan woman hit it big in the state lottery.
She won $169,555 playing Fantasy 5 online. The winner is from Essexville.
She matched the Fantasy 5 numbers drawn on July 12 - 08-19-22-28-30 - to win the jackpot.
“I log in to my online Lottery account almost every day” said the player. “One day when I logged in, I saw a box that said: ‘Taxable Winnings.’ I thought to myself: ‘I’ve never had any taxable winnings,’ and boy, was I surprised when I clicked on the box.”
She plans to pay bills, do some home improvements and buy some hunting property with her winnings.
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ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A group of high school students briefly shut down a Minnesota Senate committee hearing by calling on lawmakers address gun violence in schools.
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School of Environmental Studies senior Josh Groven attended the Monday hearing on an unrelated bill and demanded the Senate Judiciary Committee hear bills that would restrict Minnesota's gun laws. Committee Chairman Sen. Warren Limmer briefly paused the hearing while Groven and others were escorted out.
Groven was one of nearly 20 students who earlier staged a sit-in protest at Limmer's office to call for expanded background checks on gun sales and other measures. Limmer eventually met with the group and says party leaders are considering the students' request.
Schroder will not play during Friday's preseason game against the Pistons.
After taking a combined 32 shots across 47 total minutes during the team's first two preseason games, Schroder will get the night off. It doesn't appear he's dealing with an injury, so it's probably just for rest. In his stead, Malcolm Delaney will likely see the largest benefit at the point guard position.
THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — A court in northern Greece has convicted a Syrian refugee of having been a fighter with the Islamic State group in Syria, and sentenced him to eight years’ imprisonment.
The Komotini court acquitted the man Monday of murder and explosives-related charges concerning his alleged activities with the group, his lawyer said.
The 33-year-old has not been identified pending his appeal.
The man denied any link with IS, saying he had belonged to the Free Syrian Army armed opposition group.
He was arrested in October after applying for asylum in Greece, when authorities found pictures of military activity on his mobile phone.
The man entered Greece as a refugee from Turkey with his wife and two children, reaching the Aegean Sea island of Leros by boat in 2016.
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French President Emmanuel Macron, has arrived Abuja in a Presidential aircraft Airbus 330.
President Macron touched down at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, at 3:10pm.
He was earlier expected to arrive at 2:30pm, but the arrival was delayed by an hour.
The French President was received by the Nigerian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Geoffrey Onyeama; Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Muhammad Musa Bello; French Ambassador to Nigeria, Denys Gauer and top Nigerian government officials.
Onyeama said, while in Nigeria, President Macron would focus primarily on security and economy.
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Shakira and her longtime man, soccer star Gerard Piqué have split and she’s already moved out of the house!
In an interview with Billboard magazine, Shakira called Gerard “territorial” and confessed, “he no longer lets me do videos with men.” Read full article HERE.
They met in 2010 when he appeared in the ‘Waka Waka’ video. The song was the official song for the 2010 Football World Cup in Africa.
The couple never married but have adorable babies together.
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Rate nears BoE target of 2% as it hits level not seen in more than two years The rising cost of fuel and food pushed inflation to its highest level since June 2014 last month, according to the Office for National Statistics. The consumer prices index was 1.8 per cent in January, against a…
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* Friends True Limited has disposed of 100 million shares of company to an individual
* Upon completion of disposal, Friends True holds 25.6% of issued share capital of company and remains as one of controlling shareholders Source text (nSNZ6TYf3G) Further company coverage:
The following email was sent to Palomar College faculty members from Cheryl Ashour at 9:08 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 8 on behalf of Superintendent/President Dr. Joi Lin Blake regarding the Dome at the San Marcos Palomar Campus being used as an evacuation center.
Dear Campus Community:
While the Palomar College campus is closed today, 12/8, last night, the Dome was designated as a Red Cross Evacuation shelter. The Student Union is being used as a dining area and the tennis courts are housing domestic animals. There are currently approximately 50 evacuees on campus. The college is coordinating with the Red Cross for facility support services.
BERLIN (AP) — German investigators say a 20-year-old Iraqi asylum-seeker who has admitted killing a 14-year-old girl in a case that has fueled a debate over the country's immigration policies is also suspected of raping an 11-year-old.
Wiesbaden prosecutors said Tuesday that Ali Bashar, who's in custody for the May slaying of Susanna Feldman, is believed to have raped a 11-year-old German girl in a refugee home in March in the western city.
They say Bashar and a 14-year-old Afghan boy also raped the 11-year-old together in May. The Afghan, who was 13 at the time, is accused of also raping her another time and was arrested Monday.
Prosecutors refused to say why the 11-year-old was at the refugee home or elaborate on the ongoing investigation.
Just one week after Chris Pratt made the shocking announcement that he and wife Anna Faris were legally separating, the Jurassic World actor hit the stage at the 2017 Teen Choice Awards tonight to accept the Choice Sci-Fi Movie Actor Award.
The actor, who was decked out in a John Varvatos jacket, appeared to be in good spirits despite the sad news.
In addition to the win, he and Zoe Saldana were also nominated for Choice MovieShip for their performances in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.
Despite some trying times, Pratt, who did not do the red carpet for the event, showed no signs of sadness as he accepted the surfboard, which was presented by Millie Bobby Brown, Maddie Ziegler and Grace VanderWaal.
"Wow. Thank you! I love you, too. Thank you!," he began. "What an honor and a privilege to be here at the Teen Choice Awards. Thank you, Millie, Maddie, Grace. Give it up for the gals."
Dries inked a one-year, entry-level contract with the Avalanche on Monday.
Dries went undrafted following a four-year collegiate career at Western Michigan University. While playing for the Broncos, the center notched 44 goals and 34 assists in 148 appearances. Last year with AHL Texas on a minor-league deal, the 24-year-old racked up 30 points in 70 contests, before adding another 10 goals in 22 postseason clashes. Fantasy owners should expect Dries to spent the bulk of the upcoming campaign with AHL Colorado, but shouldn't be surprised to see him make his NHL debut.
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP)  California Attorney General Xavier Becerra has filed a civil lawsuit seeking to dissolve and recover hundreds of thousands of dollars from two charities that purport to support veterans.
Becerra on Monday filed the suit against the Wounded Warriors Support Group and Central Coast Equine Rescue and Retirement, which are both run by the family of Matthew G. Gregory.
Becerra's suit alleges that the operators ran raffles to support the groups then diverted the money for personal use including travel, dining, shopping at Victoria's Secret and paying off credit card debt.
The lawsuit seeks unspecified damages, civil penalties and the dissolution of both charities. It also seeks to forbid the family from running a charity in California.
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An after-hours phone message seeking comment from Gregory was not immediately returned.
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Facebook suspended Cambridge Analytica from its platform on Friday after 28-year-old whistleblower, Christopher Wylie, revealed to the Observer and New York Times how the company harvested personal information of 50 million Facebook users to build a system that could profile individual US voters, in order to target them with personalised political advertisements. Cambridge Analytica also helped the winning Brexit campaign. Facebook knew data had been collected as early as 2015.
KOLKATA: Sheikh Rezwan Rabbani is one of the popular faces of Bengali television serials. He has mesmerized the audience not just by his looks but also by his acting chops. He has acted in several daily soaps and made a place for himself in the television space.
The hot lad has acted in soaps like Chokher Bali and Anchal. He has bagged the Best Actor award for portraying the role of Bihari in Chokher Bali. He has also acted in a film called Kichu Na Bola Kotha. Rezwan is currently wooing the audience by his performance in the daily drama Protidan.
For those who love and admire the actor, here TellyChakkar presents seven hot and stylish Instagram photos of Rezwan. Take a look-
Rome, December 11 - Snow, rain and high winds hit road and rail links in Italy with the centre and north most affected Monday. Train traffic was disrupted in Piedmont because of snow and rain, while there was a risk of avalanches in Trentino, 150km winds near La Spezia, and ferry links suspended to and from many islands. Rivers were also being watched for the risk of breaking their banks. "The situation is complicated, patience is needed," said Transport Minister Graziano Delrio.
Last Friday Bill Maher interviewed Ben Shapiro on his show and in doing so made it abundantly clear that not only is he totally ignorant of the viewpoints of conservatives, but he is in fact completely blinded by his partisanship.
Maher also discussed a potential civil war in America during a segment with Michael Moore.
Moore admits the left has no means of protection against well-armed conservatives, but says the military is on their side.
The Crossing Church and Centre in Worksop will host a concert called Freundschaft on Saturday, June 2.
A musical celebration of friendship, the concert will feature Whitwell Brass Band and the Accordion Orchestra Pfungstadt 1936.
Doors open at 4pm for a 5pm start so come along and enjoy an afternoon in which different musical cultures will entertain and then combine for a grand finale.
For more information, call 01909 473375.
A policeman cordons off the Abe Lenstra Stadion in Heerenveen, The Netherlands, July 4, 2018. EPA-EFE/SIESE VEENSTRA
The surrounding of the Abe Lenstra Stadion in Heerenveen, The Netherlands, July 4, 2018. EPA-EFE/SIESE VEENSTRA
A soccer stadium in the Netherlands was set to reopen after it was put on lockdown on Wednesday while authorities searched the area over an alleged bomb threat, Dutch police said.
The Abe Lenstra Stadion, home to SC Heerenveen, was the target of an alleged attack, according to police.
CAIRO (AP) — An Egyptian court has ordered the detention of an activist for failing to report to a police station because he had been detained elsewhere.
Abdel Azim Fahmy, a senior member of the secular April 6 movement known as Zizo Abdo, was detained for several hours last Wednesday, causing him to miss the court-ordered visit to a different police station. He was detained again on Saturday.
His lawyer, Mokhtar Mounir, said the Cairo Criminal Court ordered Abdo returned to pre-trial detention Tuesday on charges of inciting protests and belonging to an outlawed group, which date back to last May. Mounir said he would appeal the order, calling it "inhumane and irrational."
April 6 played a leading role in the 2011 uprising that toppled longtime autocrat Hosni Mubarak.
Southern fell to Iowa 91-60 at the Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, IA, Sunday afternoon.
The Jags only trailed by 10 at halftime, 41-31, but were outscored 50-29 in the second half.
Aaron Ray led the Jags in scoring with 12 points.
Jared Sam had 11 points and 10 rebounds and Chris Thomas added 10 points.
Southern (2-8) will be back in action Thursday, Dec. 14, at home against the Florida A&M Rattlers (2-10).
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A girl stands next to a life-size image of Pope Francis in Bogota on Sunday, ahead of his upcoming visit. Pope Francis will make a special four-day visit to Colombia, from September 6-11, to add his weight to the process of reconciliation between the government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). Photo: AFP
The public is invited to become an official Citizen Scientist by joining the Geauga Park District for the Great Backyard Bird Count, a worldwide count coordinated by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and the National Audubon Society.
For more information, visit gbbc.birdcount.org.
Geauga Park District’s counting will be conducted at The West Woods Nature Center Feb. 16-18, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Participants can bring their camera and possibly get a shot that can be entered into the 2018 Great Backyard Bird Count Photo Contest.
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Registration is not required to count.
The West Woods Nature Center is located at 9465 Kinsman Road in Russell Township and is fully wheelchair/stroller accessible.
Call 440-286-9516 with any questions.
Prayers were answered. Just a month after the Archdiocese of Agana announced the establishment of a $1 million settlement fund for clergy sex abuse victims, a third-party custodian has been identified.
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Lockdown lifted at Carver Elementary School
Yuma, Arizona - Today at approximately 2:13 p.m., Yuma Police Officers responded to a report of threats with a handgun at Carver Elementary School, located at 1341 W. 5th Street. Officers responded to the school and placed it on lockdown.
Arriving officers split up; some were attempting to locate the male subject while others were locating witnesses. Witnesses that were interviewed did see the male subject, but did not see him threaten anyone or display a handgun towards anyone.
The male subject was identified and located at his residence. Officers interviewed the subject and he stated he was near the school, but did not have a weapon on him. He was not armed when officers made contact.
Once it was determined that there was no threat, the school lockdown was lifted.
Prosecutors say a Minnesota man lived in his house with the decomposing bodies of his mother and twin brother for about a year.
Sixty-year-old Robert James Kuefler of White Bear Lake is charged with interference with a dead body or scene of death because he neglected to tell authorities they died of natural causes, according to the St. Paul Pioneer Press .
The bodies were found last year. Kuefler was charged this week. Police say he told them his mother, 94-year-old Evelyn Kuefler, died in August 2015 and his brother, Richard Kuefler, died before that and he couldn't bring himself to bury them.
The complaint says his mother's body was decayed and skeletal and his brother's body was "mummified."
Robert Kuefler didn't return a message left by The Associated Press.
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Want Beyonce’s otherworldly look from the Grammys?
OK, sure she was glowing from being pregnant with twins, but makeup helped make the “Lemonade” singer literally shine. Bey’s longtime makeup artist Sir John, told UsWeekly you can buy all the tricks of the trade at a place like Ulta.
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One of the more economical products he used for her face and body was L’oreal’s True Match Lumi Liquid Glow Illuminator in Golden. It costs just $13. Recreating Beyonce’s rocking earth mother essence just for fun? Priceless.
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After becoming an internet sensation among The Late Late Show viewers, Carpool Karaoke is getting its own series on Apple Music called Carpool Karaoke: The Series. A sneak peek of the show was shown during the Grammys on Sunday, where the segment’s mastermind, James Corden, was hosting, and now we finally have the full trailer. While James won’t be the driver for all of the segments, the series actually lets other celebrities take control of the wheel as they travel to meaningful places from their past to surprise fans. Not only does Ariana Grande show off her musical background with “Suddenly Seymour” from Little Shop of Horrors, but the best part has to be when Will Smith raps the iconic theme song from his show, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. We can’t wait!
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - Nautilus Minerals Inc:
* SHIPYARD NOTIFIES NAUTILUS OF DEFAULT BY MAJOR CONTRACTOR
* NAUTILUS MINERALS - ‍FUJIAN MAWEI SHIPBUILDING NOTIFIED CO, MAC GOLIATH FAILED TO PAY THIRD INSTALLMENT OF CONTRACT PRICE FOR PRODUCTION SUPPORT VESSEL​
* NAUTILUS MINERALS INC - ‍IS IN DISCUSSIONS WITH SHIPYARD, MAC AND THIRD PARTIES WITH RESPECT TO DEFAULT AND POTENTIAL REMEDIES​
* NAUTILUS MINERALS - IF MAC FAILS TO REMEDY DEFAULT WITHIN 21 DAYS OF RECEIPT OF NOTICE TO MAC FROM FUJIAN MAWEI, THEN FUJIAN MAY RESCIND THE CONTRACT Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
MONTREAL — A man who threw a projectile at Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard at a vigil for victims of the Orlando massacre has pleaded guilty to assault charges.
Esteban Torres was charged after throwing the object at Couillard during a gathering in Montreal's gay village in June 2016 to pay homage to the 49 victims gunned down at a gay night club in Florida.
Torres, 20 at the time of the assault, spoke to the crowd and later tossed an object at the premier, who was not injured but was quickly taken from the area by his security team.
The object in question wasn't recovered, but Torres said at the time it was a ball of paper.
The young transgender rights activist had another charge of disturbing the peace conditionally stayed.
Torres returns to court on Oct. 20.
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Teen Arrested For Stealing Dog From Columbia Animal Shelter
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- One of the two suspects accused of stealing a female pit bull from the City’s animal shelter has been arrested.
Raqwan Thompson,19, was found Friday at his Marlboro Street home. Thompson is charged with Burglary Second Degree and Larceny. A judge set his bond at $30,000.
Officers say they’re working hard to locate the dog.
April 24 (Reuters) - Marina Berlusconi, whose family controls TV broadcaster Mediaset, says:
* “ONLY THING ON THE TABLE” AT PRESENT BETWEEN MEDIASET AND VIVENDI ARE LAWSUITS Further company coverage: (Reporting by Milan newsroom)
President Donald Trump waves to supporters as the presidential motorcade crosses Bingham Island in Palm Beach, Fla., on the way to Palm Beach International Airport on April 16. President Donald Trump waves to supporters as the presidential motorcade crosses Bingham Island in Palm Beach, Fla., on the way to Palm Beach International Airport on April 16. One of the things that makes the Trump presidency so hard to read is that the chapters are all out of order. Traditionally, during the transition period, presidents-elect are out of the limelight.
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Dec 30, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas leaves the court after scoring 52 points during their 117-114 win over the Miami Heat at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports With the New Year upon us it is time to look back on an inconsistent and injury riddled first half of the season.
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There is concern about the growing number of parents in Northumberland who make the decision to home educate before receiving advice or accepting support.
The number of electively home-educated (EHE) pupils in the county peaked in July 2017 at 203, according to a new council report. There are currently 163 pupils being educated at home.
During the last five years, there has been an upward trend in EHE cases with a sharp rise from 130 in 2015-16, which is believed to be similar to neighbouring local authorities.
The report says: ‘In Northumberland, no parents have been served with an attendance order for not providing suitable education to their child(ren), however, the profile of the group is one of vulnerability – 60 have SEND (special educational needs and disabilities), six open to social care, 22 with an Early Help Assessment.’
It does acknowledge though that ‘many parents actively seek advice before making a well-informed decision’.
A man accused of escaping from custody in Michigan, then stealing cars over a six-day period was taken into custody early Sunday in Williams County, the Williams County Sheriff's Office said. Jade Herzog, 41, was captured near Kunkle shortly after midnight, after he allegedly tried to ram a sheriff's deputy's vehicle and crashed in a ditch on County Road O between county roads 16 and 15. Authorities said he was in "protective observation" at Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center in Toledo.
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SPARKS, Nev. — Officials say one person has been hospitalized after a chemical spill forced the evacuation of part of Tesla’s giant battery factory in Nevada.
Storey County emergency operations director Joe Curtis said Monday an unidentified cleaning agent in a 55-gallon barrel overturned in an isolated area near a vehicle.
Curtis said more than a half-dozen workers became ill and one was sent to a hospital as a precaution.
He says only a portion of the factory had to be evacuated and crews were working to clean up the spill.
County officials say there was never a threat to public health at the industrial park along Interstate 80 east of Reno.
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Some 75,000 wild horses roam the sagebrush-lined slopes and basins of the American Westâand the government can not figure out what to do with them. Plus, what genetic advances are telling us about Neanderthal DNA.
That time Ayn Rand testified against a musical More than three decades after her death, Ayn Rand is still being quoted by Republican presidential nominees and two of her novels — “The Fountainhead’’ and “Atlas Shrugged’’ — are...
Bergdahl wanted to expose dangerous problems in unit, investigator says SAN ANTONIO — Bowe Bergdahl said he walked away from his post in Afghanistan six years ago because he thought he could bring attention to what he felt were serious...
Why the Village People's cowboy is returning to Broadway Thanks to such novels as “Atlas Shrugged” and “The Fountainhead,” author Ayn Rand is a hero to libertarians, conservatives and Tea Partiers. So who better to star in “The Anthem”...
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FirstEnergy built its new Squab Hollow Substation in Elk County, Pennsylvania, to address issues such as potential voltage collapse, voltage drop and generator stability on the transmission system. Linemen connected the substation to two existing transmission lines to enhance system reliability and operational flexibility. Within the new substation, specialized voltage-regulating equipment can respond to real-time electrical conditions, and boost or reduce voltage to maintain consistent levels on the regional transmission network. As part of the $48 million project, crews also installed capacitor banks, circuit breakers, transformers, communications equipment and a modular control building.
The new substation, which was energized in May 2015, will enable the utility to meet the current and future electrical needs of more than 95,000 FirstEnergy customers.
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A solid choice for fine dining is this riverfront Harrisburg restaurant where owner Char Magaro greets diners with a warm welcome. Regulars rave about the attentive service and well-thought out menu with dishes such as veal osso bucco, pan seared scallops and pasta du jour.
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TVNZ's What Next? programme debuted on Sunday night with a look at how technology may soon take over a good percentage of New Zealanders' jobs. Unfortunately, the show did not address basic concepts from the field of change and skipped far too lightly over important issues.
Start the conversation, or Read more at The New Zealand Herald.
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – The spicy, sweet flavor of gingerbread has met its match with a homemade frosting made with premium white chocolate. Carla Hesseltine from “Just Cupcakes” recently opened a third location to bring your favorite treats even closer to home.
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Golar LNG Limited announces today the pricing of $350 million aggregate principal amount of its 2.75% Convertible Senior Notes due 2022 , in a private placement to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended . The Company has also granted the initial purchasers of the Notes a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional $52.5 million aggregate principal amount of the Notes in connection with the offering, solely to cover overallotments.
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ZURICH, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Zurich Insurance has agreed to buy ANZ’s OnePath Life insurance businesses for 2.85 billion Australian dollars ($2.14 billion), the Swiss company said on Monday.
The deal to buy 100 percent of the business is expected to be completed by the end of 2018, Zurich said in a statement. (Reporting by John Revill; Editing by Adrian Croft)
Red Bluff >> Two Red Bluff men were arrested Sunday and are facing multiple charges, including the possession of a loaded firearm, following a police chase on Rawson Road near Flores Avenue. Malachi Pugh, 36, was arrested and charged with felony vehicle pursuit, possessing a firearm and ammunition as a felon, carrying a loaded firearm in a vehicle and possessing a high capacity magazine and assault weapon.
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MICHAEL WALSH: 2016 – The Year the Media Got What Was Coming to It.
You get the feeling that 2017 will prove even more schadenfreudelicious?
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* Grandvision announces launch of CEO succession plan
* Its current chief executive officer, Theo Kiesselbach, plans to retire for personal reasons in 2018
* Grandvision's supervisory board will now launch a search for CEO succession
* Is expected that actual transition will take place in 2018
* Kiesselbach continue in his current role until 2018 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom:)
- Above is the latest Gang Beasts video from Xavier Woods' UpUpDownDown channel with WWE Intercontinental Champion Seth Rollins, SmackDown Tag Team Champion Harper, Konnor and Aiden English.
- WWE Hall of Famer Jake "The Snake" Roberts turns 63 years old today while No Way Jose turns 30.
- After receiving rave reviews for their matches on the recent WWE European tour, it looks like Sin Cara and Andrade "Cien" Almas will be feuding on SmackDown now. Below is their segment from last night's show along with Twitter comments from Cara, Almas and Zelina Vega:
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It's been a long time hermano.
Que no se te olvide! ???????? @AndradeCienWWE pic.twitter.com/zqGm9Tsqdu — Sin Cara (@SinCaraWWE) May 30, 2018
I think about my future!!! https://t.co/zgf6kGZXUe — Andrade Cien Almas (@AndradeCienWWE) May 30, 2018
My future is very bright!!! ?????????????? https://t.co/unhC3gZmPj — Andrade Cien Almas (@AndradeCienWWE) May 30, 2018
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Former Ukip leader Nigel Farage is to give the Stoke Central by-election a wide-berth, despite the fact that his successor is currently battling to enter parliament in the midlands constituency.
Current Ukip boss Paul Nuttall is among the candidates to replace former Labour MP Tristram Hunt, who quit to take over London's V&A museum.
However, while Farage last week attended the constituency to support his party's candidate, the former Ukip leader is not expected to return, with just days to go before voters head to the polls.
City A.M. understands that Farage will give the campaign a wide berth thanks to a dispute with one-time party leadership contender Lisa Duffy.
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Dave Lowry, the veteran NHLer that's spent the last five years in WHL Victoria, could be on his way back to the bigs. Per Chek News and Victoria Sports News , Lowry has been in talks with the Vancouver Canucks about joining the club in a coaching capacity.
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European champions Real Madrid are reportedly prepared to lodge a world-record bid to sign Chelsea attacker Eden Hazard .
The Belgium international has been in fine touch for the Blues this season with his 14 goals in 30 outings pushing the club towards a fifth Premier League title.
Hazard has already been nominated for the PFA Player of the Year - an accolade he won in the 2014-15 season and his showing have captured the attention of Los Blancos manager Zinedine Zidane.
Blues boss Antonio Conte is said to be desperate to keep Hazard in west London for the long-term, but according to Diario Gol, Los Blancos will seek to prise away the Belgian with a mega-money offer.
Hazard is currently valued in excess of £85m at the Premier League leaders, and it is reported that Real would be willing to pay as much as £100m in order to pursue the playmaker in the summer.
Such a deal would be beneficial for both clubs with Conte weighing up a move to re-sign former striker Romelu Lukaku from Everton in the off-season.
Kim Jong-nam, the Hunted Heir to a Dictator Who Met Death in Exile – New York Times
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KITCHENER — The collector lanes of northbound Highway 85 were closed Wednesday afternoon after a construction excavator tipped onto its side and slammed into the underside of the railway bridge that crosses over the highway.
The incident occurred just after 1 p.m. Ontario Provincial Police closed the collector lanes while waiting for an engineer to arrive and determine the structural safety of the bridge, which is just south of Wellington Street North.
OPP Const. Lauren Ball said the excavator was driving alongside a trench near the highway embankment when the asphalt gave way. Kitchener firefighters responded and helped extricate the operator of the vehicle after he became trapped inside, but he was uninjured.
He may be a criminal, but at least he's an honest one.
Michael Zaydel, 21, turned himself in to police in Redford Township, Mich. earlier this week, along with a bonus: a dozen doughnuts for the officers.
Zaydel, who had been wanted for violating his probation, brazenly posted on the police department's Facebook page that he would turn himself in and bring a dozen doughnuts if its next post on the social network garnered more than 1,000 likes.
The post easily passed the number and, sure enough, Zaydel proved good on his word by showing up at the police station on Monday, armed with doughnuts. And, naturally, the cops went right to Facebook to share the news with the world.
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Ujiri's message to Toronto: Time for us to come together and not be afraid
PRESS RELEASE – POLICE are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of 27-year-old Corinth, Gros Islet resident, Seame Cherry, also known as “Shem Cherry” and “Snake Oil”.
Gros Islet Police Station received a report of a possible homicide at Piat, Grande Riviere, Gros Islet about 1:30 a.m. last Saturday.
Cherry, who was allegedly shot four times, was conveyed to the Victoria Hospital via ambulance, where he was pronounced dead by a medical practitioner about 2:43a.m.
A post mortem was scheduled for yesterday.
No one is in custody in relation to this incident and investigations into this matter are continuing.
This is the twenty-seventh homicide for the year.
Call of Duty: WWII is one of the most anticipated titles of the year; after three years of jet-packing the franchise returns to its roots of boots-on-the-ground action.
On the heels of the CWL Champs tournament (congratulations, Optic Gaming!), Activision and Sledgehammer have announced that the private beta for CoD: WWII will go live on August 25, and have concurrently released a trailer for the multiplayer beta.
The beta will be available on PS4, and will include some of the same content we saw at E3 this year, including three maps and a new game mode called War Mode.
You can check out the beta trailer below and you can check out our interview with Sledgehammer boss Michael Condrey right here.
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The Government of Saskatchewan has given the go-ahead for a new private facility to be partially leased by the Saskatchewan chapter of the Canadian National Institute for the Blind.
The new building will be constructed on the site of the CNIB’s current building, on the northwest side of Wascana Park. The new facility will feature accessible design elements to make it easier for people who are blind or partially sighted to navigate.
The 70,000 square foot facility will be owned by the Brandt Group, who is also the contractor for the project, and leased by the CNIB. The CNIB will only occupy 4,000 square feet and the remaining square footage will a commercial building to be leased out by the Brandt Group.
The CNIB hopes shovels will be in the ground by the summer.
Nexon America has laid off an undisclosed number of staff following restructuring at the company.
This comes a few months after its acquisition of mobile studio Pixelberry Studios, which the company bought back in November of 2017.
As reported by Pocket Gamer, a spokesperson for Nexon explained the the US branch was restructured to "streamline operations and reset the organization to pursue a deeper focus on our most promising titles."
Nexon also confirmed the layoffs and and stated that they did not come as a result of the poor performance of Lawbreakers, which it published.
However, an executive at Nexon did makes statements in the past about their opinion on what was responsible for the game's failure to meet expectations.
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In a political year where anything can happen, you’ll be glad the one hilarious constant is the group that puts the ‘MOCK’ back in Democracy, The Capitol Steps! Don’t miss another sidesplitting dose of comedy from the nations leading political satire troupe!
LOS ANGELES — Lin-Manuel Miranda, "Game of Thrones" and a key figure in the #MeToo movement are among the winners of this year's Webby Awards.
Miranda won the Webby for public service and social activism for his work raising money for charities assisting Puerto Rico in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria.
Susan Fowler, the former Uber employee whose harassment revelations helped lead to the ouster of the company's CEO and bolstered the #MeToo movement, was named Webbys person of the year.
The awards, which honor internet excellence, were announced Tuesday and will be presented May 14 at a New York ceremony hosted by comedian Amber Ruffin.
Winners from music include Jay-Z, Katy Perry and Lada Gaga.
"Game of Thrones" won for best overall online presence, and the video game phenomenon Fortnite won for best multiplayer competitive game.
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – The high school basketball season is here and every Monday Wendy’s lets you decided who did it best on the prep hardwood.
Each Monday from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. you’ll be able to vote on the Wendy’s “Play of the Week.” We’ll air three choices during the 6 p.m. sportcast with the poll closing at 11 p.m. The winner will be announced on the 11 p.m. news as your “Play of the Week!”
This week’s choices are:
A great opportunity for local businesses is hitting the Pacific Beach Hotel tomorrow. It’s the American Logistics Association show, which gives Hawaii entrepreneurs a chance to showcase their products in military commissaries and exchanges. Chairperson Sharon Zambo-Fan joined Wake Up 2day to talk about how businesses can participate and to preview some of the products.
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Plenty of clouds were persisting over south Florida for the first part of the weekend. There’s now a general break in the overcast as a weak front fizzles out near the Straits. Slightly drier air will make a comeback on Sunday. Also, as winds veer more out of the south, temperatures will feel warmer (with highs above 80 degrees). We’ll need to enjoy what sunshine we can get on Sunday since another front is quickly advancing. By early Monday morning we’ll see a large swath of clouds move our way with patchy rain showers. Looking ahead, more of these weak fronts are coming but without the cold air. Each front, however, will continue to “team up” with moisture and bring back some rain. For the period ahead, it appears we both start the week… and end the week… on a damp note.
 The Spartans defeated La Salle, 3-1, Thursday night, and just up the road in Wapato, Grandview did the same against the Wolves.
The Spartans' 24-14, 19-25, 25-17, 25-19 rout of the Lightning was led by several team members.
Emma Stewart had 10 kills; Kaitlyn Roettger had 24 digs and 23 perfect passes; Lily Stewart had 18 kills; Naya Roettger had 34 assists and 15 digs; Nizhoni Tallman had 24 digs and 15 perfect passes; and Sophie Blodgett had 18 digs, 23 perfect passes and was 22-23 serving.
The win improved Granger's record to 4-3, 6-3.
The 25-10, 25-23, 20-25, 25-20 win over the Wolves was the first conference victory.
Leading the match were Bailey Duis with 20 kills, 3 aces and 19 digs; Cassidy Eucker with 8 aces, 28 digs and 8 kills; Karina Fajardo with 7 kills, 4 aces and 18 digs; and Alexandra Garcia with 23 assists.
Strasbourg, July 4 - European Justice Commissioner Vera Jourova told a plenary session of the European Parliament on Interior Minister Matteo Salvini's recent vow to institute a census of Roma in Italy that "it is deplorable that such statements should return to the public discourse of EU member States". She said "inclusion cannot be reached by denying individual rights", and added that "the Commission condemns racism and xenophobia". Jourova said "statements that link crime to certain ethnic origins are not acceptable, because they feed xenophobia and are damaging".
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Lee County School Superintendent Dr. Gregory Adkins pleaded with Governor Rick Scott to look for alternative solutions for education funding, saying House Bill 7069 is not the answer. Adkins is among a number of Florida school superintendents calling on the governor to veto the education bill.
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The pitfalls of telecommunication regulation in Malawi
In telecommunication, regulations are meant to correct market failures in order to protect and promote interests of consumers and citizens. In an ideal world, regulation is an ideal thing to have. But then ours is not an ideal world—it is a world full of opportunists and self-interested individuals.
Mexico City prosecutors say they have arrested a man who signed off on an apparently faulty construction project that collapsed in the magnitude 7.1 earthquake of Sept. 19 and killed two women.
Prosecutors have not identified the suspect, who faces homicide charges.
But they said Monday he was in charge of ensuring the seven-storey apartment building was constructed according to approved plans in 2016.
The prosecutor’s office says the building’s foundations didn’t meet specifications approved for the site. It says the structure had “little resistance” and didn’t meet specifications.
The quake killed 369 people in all, 228 of them in the capital.
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Provisional dates have been announced for the 2018 Goodwood Festival of Speed and the Goodwood Revival.
The Festival of Speed is set to run from July 12 to July 15.
Goodwood Revival is down for September 7 to September 9.
The dates are subject to change following the ratification of the Formula 1 calendar.
Next year’s Festival of Speed, presented by Mastercard, will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the sell-out event.
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A lack of light
What life lurks in the deepest, darkest parts of our planet's oceans? These unexplored remote areas hold secrets about animal behavior that mankind has never seen. And because there are more questions than answers about life at the bottom of the ocean, our imaginations run wild with tales of sea serpents like the Kraken or the Loch Ness Monster.
But there are very real monster-like creatures living thousands of feet below the surface (like the bigfin reef squid pictured here) and they've adapted to their hostile environment over millions of years by taking on some unbelievably cool — and in some cases, scary — physical characteristics. Here are 15 rarely seen denizens of the deep.
Editor's note: This slideshow has been updated since it was originally published in August 2016.
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — A 20-year-old who as a teenager used an “affluenza” defense regarding a drunken-driving wreck that killed four people is set to be released April 2.
Ethan Couch has served almost two years in jail for a revoked probation and is to be freed from the Tarrant County Jail in Fort Worth, Texas. He’s been serving a 720-day sentence after his 2016 probation revocation for attending a party where alcohol was served.
Couch was 16 when the truck he was driving killed pedestrians in June 2013. A psychologist at his manslaughter trial blamed his actions on “affluenza,” or irresponsibility due to family wealth.
His mother, Tonya Couch, awaits trial on charges of hindering apprehension of a felon and money laundering after she fled to Mexico with Ethan in 2015. She’s free on bond.
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The former prime minister Najib Razak arrives at court, where he was charged with abuse of power and criminal breach of trust in an investigation over billions of dollars missing from a state fund
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In a thriller at Lynah, the Red defeated the Dutchmen 4-3.
Recap the victory here.
Men’s Hockey vs. Union – Curated tweets by DailySunSports
Freshman defender Alex Green returns to the lineup tonight after a four-game absence. The rest of the Red’s lineup remains the same as it was in last weekend’s road trip to New England, with the red-hot freshman Matt Galajda minding the net.
After a four-game absence, Alex Green returns to the lineup tonight in place of Cairns. Rest of the troops are the same. pic.twitter.com/vUesBGwD2B — Brandon Thomas (@BT_unassisted) February 2, 2018
Union’s junior forward Brett Supinski returns to its dangerous third line.
Gibson Energy Inc.’s largest shareholder says it’s frustrated with the slow pace of the company’s restructuring and is demanding a new round of asset sales to set the remaining oil-storage business up to be an attractive acquisition target.
M&G Investment Management Ltd., which owns 19.4 per cent of Calgary-based Gibson, said that the company remains unfocused despite some recent divestitures, leaving investors confused over the long-term strategy. This has hurt the share price and as a result, it should launch a strategic review and consider a sale, U.K.-based M&G said in a letter to Gibson chairman James Estey.
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The spent cartridge case of a firearm is seen on a street after a shooting broke out in Macerata, Italy, Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018. Italian police arrested a lone gunman in a series of drive-by shootings targeting foreigners Saturday morning that paralyzed a small central Italian city still reeling from the gruesome murder of a young Italian woman allegedly at the hands of a Nigerian immigrant. ANSA via AP Guido Picchio
To use it, you just type "@google," and then tap the assistant when it pops up. You can then ask for a meeting date or airline reservation, for instance, and it will privately show you any of the information that it can find. From there, you can tap "share now" to show the info to other parties in the Allo chat.
That makes it easy to quickly give pals a contact number without having to look it up, for instance. Or, if you're trying to coordinate a work trip, you can have Google Assistant give your hotel reservations to colleagues during a chat.
Google Hangouts, the predecessor to Allo (and still the preferred chat app of many Google users), has had similar capabilities for a few years now -- it'll even listen in to conversations and let you share your location if someone asks where you are. Facebook recently launched similar capabilities for its "M" Messenger AI assistant, too. It's debatable whether they'll make you more productive, but Google needs to draw interest to Allo however it can.
CALGARY, Alberta — Corey Perry scored 1:30 into overtime and the Anaheim Ducks rallied from three goals down to beat the Calgary Flames 5-4 Monday night, taking a 3-0 series lead in the first-round series.
Perry's sharp-angled shot deflected off several players and past Flames goalie Brian Elliott.
Shea Theodore had two goals, Nate Thompson had a goal and two assists, and Nick Ritchie also scored for the Ducks. Rickard Rakell, Kevin Bieksa and Hampus Lindholm each had two assists.
John Gibson gave up four goals on 16 shots before he was replaced by Jonathan Bernier in the second period. Bernier stopped all 16 shots he faced.
Sean Monahan had a goal and an assist, and Kris Versteeg, Sam Bennett and Michael Stone also scored for Calgary. Mikael Backlund and T.J. Brodie each had two assists, and Elliott finished with 22 saves.
Game 4 is Wednesday night.
SYDNEY (AP) — Paul Gray, lead singer of the 1980s Australian pop band Wa Wa Nee, has died of cancer. He was 54 years old.
His brother and fellow band member Mark Gray said in a statement on Wednesday that Paul Gray died on Tuesday of multiple myeloma.
Wa Wa Nee formed in the early 1980s and had an Australian hit with their single, "Stimulation," in 1986.
The band later charted in the United States with the song "Sugar Free."
The band's broke up in 1989, but reformed recently in recent years to perform at 1980s revival concerts and to support British group The Human League on their Australian tour last year.
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HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, Ohio – An Ohio police officer has apologized for a work mishap by bringing a firefighter a cake iced with an unusual message: “Sorry I tased you.”
Hamilton Township Officer Darcy Workman says she accidentally shocked firefighter Rickey Wagoner with her stun gun last week while attempting to restrain a patient being taken to a hospital. Wagoner wasn’t seriously hurt.
WLWT-TV reports Workman brought a cake to Wagoner on Saturday to apologize. Photos shared on the police department’s Facebook page show the cake decorated with the apology and a frowning face.
Hamilton Township is about 30 miles (48 kilometers) northeast of Cincinnati.
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Austin Lugo warms up with his team during his little league game in Scottsdale on April 13, 2017. The nine-year-old was placed on sports restrictions by doctors at the age of 5, and was just recently cleared to play sports. Courtney Pedroza/The Republic
Afe Babalola University Announces Resumption Of Academic Activities as Christmas Break Ends.
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP)  The military Humvees, officers in combat gear and the occasional F-16 flying over downtown Minneapolis are all part of the beefed up security that comes with hosting the Super Bowl.
But those images can be scary for immigrants who have fled war or are afraid of authorities.
A special team has been working for weeks to reach these communities directly and reassure them that authorities are working to keep them safe  and that everyone can partake in the festivities. They've been spreading their messages through radio broadcasts, television programs, social media and in-person meetings with elders and community members.
Michael Yang is a specialist working with the southeast Asian community. He says images of war are still fresh in the minds of many Hmong, and he's been telling people they don't need to be afraid.
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – The FFF Game of the Week was Buhler vs. Augusta. Click above for video highlights of all of Friday’s games.
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PASADENA, Calif. (WBAY) – You’ll want to see red during the 2017 Rose Parade. The Pulaski High School Red Raiders marching band will be part of the 128th annual parade in Pasadena.
Pulaski is just one of 19 marching bands from across the globe chosen to take part in the famous parade that precedes the big Rose Bowl Game between Penn State and USC.
The Pulaski Music Boosters Facebook page has been documenting the journey. The band played at Disneyland and attended Bandfest. Click here to view the sights and sounds on Facebook.\
They also got a chance to visit the USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld.
The parade airs from 10 a.m. until noon on WBAY-TV 2.
An organic vegetable gardening class is available this spring at Ridgefield Continuing Education. It covers how to organically grow a wide variety of vegetables suitable for our climate. This three-session course will cover everything you need to know about organic vegetable gardening — including purchasing seeds or plants, growing them, fertilizing them, controlling pests, and harvesting. Also discussed are tips for preserving your harvest by canning, freezing and drying for consumption year-round.
Instructor Eileen Burton is an expert horticulturist who has gardened in Ridgefield for many years. She has also been horticultural manager at Caramoor in Katonah, N.Y. The class meets on Wednesdays, April 19 and 26, from 7 to 9 p.m. at East Ridge Middle School. Cost is $49. Advance registration required. Information at ridgefieldschools.org or Peggy Bruno at 203-431-2812.
The U.S. Army has charged a retired general with raping a minor in the 1980s, reports CBS affiliate WNCN in Raleigh, North Carolina. Major General James Grazioplene is accused of raping a minor several times between 1983 and 1989.
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The Cape May County Office of Emergency Management will be participating in a drone exercise at the Woodbine Municipal Airport next Tuesday. Exercises will be conducted with the drone that will help with the overall inspection and response to a major storm or other large emergency in our area.
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TUSTIN, Calif. (AP) - Robert L. McKay, who designed the first Taco Bell restaurant and with founder Glenn Bell turned it from a quirky food stand into a fast-food empire, has died. He was 86.
His son, Rob McKay, says McKay died last week from cancer.
Bell opened his first Taco Bell in Downey, California in 1962, selling hard-shell tacos and other Mexican-inspired fast food.
McKay was an architect and designed the Spanish-style arched and tiled building that became the chain's signature look.
McKay eventually became president of Taco Bell, which had some 900 restaurants when it was sold to PepsiCo in 1978.
He went on to finance other businesses that invested in technology, consumer products, real estate and banking.
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Newsweek reporter Kurt Eichenwald released the collected results of his investigation into Republican nominee Donald Trump today as a hundred-point tweetstorm, and what he found paints a horrifying picture of the man Trump truly is. A liar, a thief, a cheat, a con man, an unrepentant adulterer. He tanked his businesses left and right, used bullying and threats to get his way. Never before have so many of Donald Trump’s many sins been cataloged so diligently – and every American needs to read this before they go out to vote tomorrow.
0:59 Penn State fans gather in Los Angeles for Rose Bowl pep rally Pause
2:19 What advice did James Franklin give his players at the Rose Bowl?
1:06 You've got to see how State College's ice sculptures were made
1:33 Students hold #NotMyPresident protest at Penn State
3:07 So what can Trump actually do in his first 100 days?
3:52 Penn State's Cael Sanderson reflects on winning the NCAA Championship
3:00 Trump vows to be a president for all Americans
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HAMILTON, Bermuda – The Latest on the American student reported missing in Bermuda (all times local):
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A police spokesman in Bermuda says authorities have found a body amid a search for a U.S. student who disappeared after a rugby tournament on the British island territory.
Spokesman Dwayne Caines did not disclose any details about the discovery and did not confirm that the body was that of 19-year-old Mark Dombroski.
The Bermuda Police Service said a news conference would be held later Monday.
Authorities and members of Dombroski’s family had been searching Bermuda for the young man in a wooded area known as The Arboretum. It was near a sports centre where Dombroski was competing as a member of the rugby team at Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia.
He was last seen early Sunday after a night of socializing.
Reports of more chaos in the Trump administration test investors' nerves, already frayed by fears that U.S. tariffs could hurt the global economy and trigger a trade war. Ciara Lee reports.
From Vermont All Breed Rescue:
Joey is such a funny little dog! He’s always happy, curious, and enthusiastic. He is a 4 year old Rottweiler mix, who is on the chunkier side these days. He is a staff and volunteer favorite so he gets a lot of treats. Joey is very food-motivated and learns with consistent reinforcement. Joey is great with kids and other dogs. He’s very relaxed and just wants to chill out all day. He’s good during car rides, loves to go for walks and is already house trained. Joey is a perfect hiking buddy, who will also cuddle up and watch tv with you all night. Amazing on a leash and even more amazing in your arms! Please consider adopting this handsome boy. Fill out an adoption agreement at allbreedrescuevt.com and come in to meet him.
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A brand new ‘clean eating’ cafe will open its doors in Chester this Thursday (April 20).
Free samples from the menu at Skinnys on Lower Bridge Street will be available for customers to try all day at the new eatery, which has a primary focus on vegetarian, vegan and clean food.
Mum and son team Donna and Cain Wynne were inspired to set up the cafe after the success of their sister business in Wrexham.
They said anyone wishing to follow a healthier lifestyle will benefit from dining at Skinnys.
Just some of the food on the menu includes protein brownies and waffles, steak with scrambled eggs, spinach and kale and sweet potato waffle burgers.
Donna said: “We are so excited to open in Chester. On Thursday to celebrate our opening we will be giving samples of our food out, and will try and sample the whole menu throughout the day.”
Skinnys Chester opens at 11am.
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) – The Richmond division of the FBI will host its second annual Youth Academy this summer to give teens a comprehensive look at today’s FBI. The two-day program will be held in July at the FBI’s Richmond field office. Students may be offered case studies drawn from resolved cases, but will not be exposed to active cases or day-to-day investigations. The program is open to Virginia high school students who are juniors or seniors during the 2018-2019 academic year.Students interesting in participating must have parental approval and maintain a grade point average of 2.5 or higher. The deadline to apply is May 7.
First Presbyterian Church Livermore Annual “Gently Used” Sale
Saturday, April 7, 2018, 8:00 am to 3:00 pm
Fabulous Finds will feature top quality pre-loved (and new) items for the whole family, including clothing (all ages), housewares, toys & games and much more!
Drop off Donations:
Wednesday, April 4th 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Thursday, April 5th 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Visit our website for accepted items and more information.
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The Ravens practiced without cornerback Jimmy Smith on Wednesday and Thursday, but it doesn’t look like they’re going to be playing without him on Sunday.
Coach John Harbaugh said at his press conference that Smith is “good” despite the Achilles issue that led the team to keep him out of practice for two days. Smith is listed as questionable after returning for a full practice on Friday, but Harbaugh’s response suggests there’s not a lot of concern that he’ll miss the matchup with the Raiders.
Defensive tackle Brandon Williams will miss the game, however. Williams is out for the third straight week with a foot injury and the first two games haven’t gone well for the defense, so the Ravens will be hoping that’s just a coincidence.
Wide receiver Jeremy Maclin, tight end Benjamin Watson and safety Lardarius Webb are also listed as questionable for Sunday and, like Smith, they were full participants in Friday’s practice.
Joao Caetano has managed to capture an eery sound on his mobile phone near the southern coast of England.
The town itself is accustomed to strange sounds, and what is known as the ‘Plymouth Hum’ – an unexplained low level humming that researchers have not been able to explain for many years.
In reference to the hum, hundreds of people have claimed to hear it, with some saying it has affected their lives, for example by not being able to sleep because of the sound.
The recording on the video however seems to be something else, as it is audible to all.
Apocalyptic trumpets anyone?
"It was a pretty solid day, and I'm proud of everyone on this No. 3 Dow Coatings team for helping us rebound to get a top-10 finish. We struggled throughout the race, truthfully. I thought we were way closer in practice on Saturday , and it just didn't work out. At the start of the race, we were plowing. Then, we freed-up way too much. Our balance was decent at the end, but weren't far enough up front to really do anything. I think we were a top-five car at the end, but we waited too late to get there. I'm just proud of everyone on this team for working so hard today."
Earlier today, Rhino announced that they will reissue LCD Soundsystem’s self-titled album as well as 45:33, This Is Happening, and London Sessions. As it turns out, all of those titles have been available for years on the DFA web store. LCD Soundsystem released a statement today asking that fans continue to buy their records from DFA and NOT Rhino. Here’s what the band had to say: “LCD Soundsystem certainly aren’t announcing shit, as they had no idea that these were even coming out. Just buy the records from DFA, like you have been able to for years.”
A press release issued by LCD Soundsystem’s PR points out that Rhino described the band as “one of the freshest sounds on the London underground scene in the early 2000s.” Hmm…
Fall in love all over again with this completely renovated 1929 Georgian mansion in majestic Biltmore Forest. As you pull into the circular drive through your own private gate, you will feel as if youâ€™ve stepped back in time. This home is a tribute to the past while offering all modern-day amenities.This beautiful, professionally designed and decorated home is ideal for todayâ€™s family.With 5 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms and 2 half baths, with the master ensuite on the main level, it has plenty of room for your family and your guests who are sure to travel to Asheville. The lower level offers a billiard room, wine room, bar and a large family room.The back yard is surrounded by a brick wall complimentary to the homeâ€™s exterior-the only one like it in all of Biltmore Forest.The chefâ€™s kitchen features custom cabinetry and granite, a coffee bar, newer appliances and a walk-in and butlerâ€™s pantry.The bonus sitting room off your kitchen is highlighted by a Carrera Marble Fireplace.
The driver of a pickup truck was taken into custody Thursday afternoon after a series of collisions in Maple Ridge.
Ridge Meadows RCMP received multiple 911 calls around 3 p.m. reporting a black pickup truck driving recklessly in the parking lot of a strip mall on Dewdney Trunk Road. and 240 Street.
Mounties said the driver backed into a vehicle, then crashed through barricades before jumping the curb of a nearby drive-thru lane and smashing into a bus stop.
A man from Mission is charged with impaired driving, hit and run and dangerous driving causing bodily harm after a series of collisions at a strip mall. (Shane MacKichan)
A female pedestrian and her son were injured. Both were treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
A 34-year-old man from Mission was arrested at the scene for investigation of impaired driving, hit and run and dangerous driving causing bodily harm. He was released on a promise to appear in court.
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It is three-day long musical treat is a part of the Palm Expo 2018 scheduled from May 31 to June 2, 2018 at Bombay Exhibition Centre, Goregaon East, Mumbai.
Given below is the detailed artists line-up for the three days music fest:
• Thursday (May 31) – A. Sivamani, Kabir Café, Samira Koppikar, Midival Punditz, Taufiq Qureshi & his band (Mumbai Stamp)
• Friday (June 1) – V Selvaganesh & S. Swaminathan, Dipesh Varma, Ravi Chary Crossing, Adil Manuel Collective and A Band of Boys
• Saturday (June 2) – Giridhar Udupa & Friends, Coshish, Louis Banks & Gino Banks, Niladri Kumar, Ranjit Barot & Jonita Gandhi
Grammy Award-winning singer LeAnn Rimes will perform in Birmingham this weekend.
The star, who rose to fame at the age of just 13, is best known for hits How Do I Live and Can't Fight The Moonlight.
See the official video for Can't Fight The Moonlight here:
Globally, LeAnn has sold more than 44 million units, won two Grammy Awards; 12 Billboard Music Awards; two World Music Awards; three Academy of Country Music Awards; one Country Music Association Award and one Dove Award.
At 14, Rimes won Best New Artist and making her the youngest recipient of a Grammy Award. Her debut album Blue, celebrates the 20th anniversary of its release this year.
She will play the Symphony Hall on Friday night.
Though there is now limited availability, there were tickets still available when this article was published.
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Official figures show that industrial output across the 19 countries that make up the eurozone fell in June, a development that will likely reinforce concerns about the export-sapping impact of the rising euro.
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Eurostat said Monday that output declined by 0.6 percent during the month, giving up half the previous month's gain.
The fall, the first since February, was in line with predictions in financial markets, with many economists warning about the implications of the euro's 10 percent rise against the dollar this year on the back of strong eurozone economic data and uncertainty over the economic program of U.S. President Donald Trump.
Despite the June fall, industrial production was still a healthy 2.6 percent higher compared with a year earlier, though down on May's 3.9 percent annual rate.
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12 years ago, when Natalie Portman made her SNL debut, she memorably shed her good girl image and dropped a few bars about drugs, sex, and cheating on tests at Harvard. This evening, she made her long-awaited return to Studio 8H with another rap in tow. She may be 12 years older and now mother of two, but Natalie maintains her vicious edge. In the X-rated digital short, aptly titled “Natalie’s 2nd Rap,” the actress spits fire about clickbait and dildos, compares her husband’s penis to a Chipotle burrito, and smokes a blunt while giving birth. She also defends the honor of the Star Wars prequels, reuniting with both Jar Jar Binks and Andy Samberg (the latter of who was featured in the original rap). Watch it all below.
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Fabio Viviani, who gained fame on Season 5 of Bravo's 'Top Chef' now has a restaurant inside the new del Lago Casino and wants to share his cooking secrets with you! Come to his Portico Steakhouse on May 24th to learn how to make his grandma's meatballs, fresh pasta from scratch and chicken piccata.
Tickets can be purchased for the two-hour evening class at the Open Table app and you must be at least 21 years of age.
After leading for about the first five minutes of the game, WVU's defense facilitated a long Marshall Thundering Herd cold streak. The Herd trailed at half time and went on to lose 94-71.
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A pile-up on the M18 near Doncaster this morning is causing 'severe' delays.
Highways England said multiple vehicles were involved in a collision on the motorway at junction three.
It said two of three lanes southbound were now blocked.
Motorists have been urged to allow extra time for their journeys and to consider using alternative routes.
Highways England said shortly before 8am that traffic officers are at the scene and 'recovery has been requested'.
It is understood the incident happened shortly before 7am this morning.
It is not known at this stage whether anyone has been injured.
The crash is the second serious collision on the M18 in the region within the last 24 hours.
The motorway was closed between junctions one and two near Rotherham last night following a crash in which a woman was injured.
Small doses of wine can help the brain to 'clean itself'
But it also can flush it of toxins, including those associated with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.
Study leader Dr Maiken Nedergaard said: “This study shows for the first time that low doses of alcohol are potentially beneficial to brain health, improving the brain’s ability to remove waste.”
Research at the University of Rochester Medical Center in the US focused on the glymphatic system, the brain’s cleaning process.
It showed how cerebral spinal fluid is pumped into brain tissue and flushes away waste – including the proteins beta-amyloid and tau.
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CALGARY - WestJet Airlines Ltd. says it has partially resolved a computer system outage and has started to resume regular operations.
The airline says some flights have been delayed and it is experiencing longer lines at check-in because of the issue.
WestJet recommended passengers arrive early at the airport and check their flight status ahead of time because of the problems.
Travellers had reported on Twitter that there were long lines and kiosks off-line at some airports, as well as issues with booking on the company's website.
Last October, the airline said computer problems caused delays for dozens of flights.
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PERQUIMANS CO., N.C. – The Perquimans County Sheriff’s Office is searching for two suspects who are connected with a string of recent vehicle break-ins in the area.
Dustin Sean Bunch and Amber Miller Eason both have warrants on file for the break-ins, which happened in Chowan and Washington Counties. The sheriff’s office also said break-ins have also occurred in Bertie and Paquotank Counties.
The affected cars were unlocked and were in the owner’s yards when they were broken into.
Authorities say Bunch and Eason are believed to be driving a white Toyota Camry with North Carolina license plate CHD3916.
If you have any information on the break-ins or have seen the vehicle or these suspects, you are asked to contact the Perquimans County Sheriff’s Office.
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Police in a New Jersey beach town have released body camera footage showing the violent arrest of a Philadelphia woman cited for underage drinking over the Memorial Day weekend.
A bystander posted video online showing a Wildwood police officer punching Emily Weinman in the head during the Saturday arrest. The 20-year-old woman faces several charges, including aggravated assault on a police officer.
The body camera footage released on Wednesday shows an officer as he confronts and argues with Weinman over the discovery of alcoholic iced tea drinks in her possession. Wildwood officials say the videos show Weinman assaulting the officers first.
Police have identified the officers involved as Thomas Cannon, John Hillman and Robert Jordan.
Weinman’s lawyer say the videos show police overreacted.
Fianna Fail headquarters has confirmed it has received a complaint from a Kerry councillor following the recent South and West Kerry Municipal District AGM.
Cllr Michael O’Shea claims he was due to become leas-Cathaoirleach in line with a voting pact in the MD.
His party colleague Cllr Michael Cahill nominated Independent Cllr Dan McCarthy for the position and was successful.
Cllr O’Shea claims Cllr Cahill’s actions broke party rules; this is denied by Cllr Cahill.
Fianna Fail headquarters has told Radio Kerry News it has received the complaint and it will be examined in due course; no timeframe has been given.
Houston: A Houston 18-year-old has been arrested and charged with illegally distributing explosive-making information and attempting to support the Islamic State organisation.
The US Justice Department has said that Kaan Sercan Damlarkaya, a US citizen, was arrested on 8 December following an undercover FBI operation.
A statement says Damlarkaya said he intended to travel overseas and fight for Islamic State and said he tried to get to Syria twice. He told agents that he would commit a US attack if efforts to travel overseas failed.
It also says Damlarkaya provided to alleged Islamic State supporters a formula for explosive Triacetone Triperoxide and instructions how to use it in a pressure cooker device containing shrapnel.
If convicted, he faces a possible 20-year maximum prison term. The US has designated Islamic State as a terrorist organisation.
Foyle Search and Rescue has made an appeal to the public after a Lifebelt was thrown into the River Foyle.
The rescue charity is calling on anyone who may observe any lifesaving devices being tampered with to contact Police immediately.
They say extensive plans regarding relocation and additional new Lifebelts being placed along the River Foyle are in their final stages.
On Saturday last while Foyle Search & Rescue volunteers were on duty they received a report of a preson seen tampering with a Lifebuoy on the Peace Bridge in Derry.
The person was observed throwing the lifebuoy and 150m of rope into the river and proceeding to leave the area.
It is understood that the lifebuoy and rope could not be recovered however, the lifering was replaced by Foyle Search & Rescue.
The rescue charity say extensive plans regarding relocation and additional new Lifebelts being placed along the River Foyle for the publics safety are in their Final stages.
The story of how American soldiers became slave labor in a secret Nazi concentration camp.
Conway native Jay Causey has emerged as one of the most consistent and most valuable pitchers in the Coastal Carolina bullpen this season. Causey is second on the team in appearances with 23 and second in earned-run average at 2.14.
The United States should consider moving its air base out of Qatar, the Emirati ambassador to the U.S. said Tuesday, encouraging the Trump administration to use its leverage to further pressure Qatar over alleged support for extremism. As the Persian Gulf crisis enters its second week, Ambassador Yousef al-Otaiba of the United Arab Emirates said Qatar's neighbors would "fairly soon" give the U.S. a list of specific actions Qatar must take before punitive steps are lifted.
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Sony Corporation announced the appointment of Kenichiro Yoshida as president and chief executive officer beginning April 1, 2018. Current president-CEO Kazuo Hirai will step down and become chairman and director. Hirai proposed the management transition to the Sony Nominating Committee, which was approved yesterday.
Tottenham Hotspur will be willing to sell Harry Kane to Real Madrid, as long as the deal is done quickly and brings in €200m.
Spanish outlet, Mundo Deportivo, reports that Spurs president Daniel Levy has told Kane’s representatives that they are prepared to let him leave.
Last month, the England striker told the club to start winning trophies or he is off .
Kane’s current deal expires in 2022, but he has been seriously linked with Real Madrid.
Asked what Tottenham need to do to keep him, Kane replied: “I’ve always said: keep progressing, keep getting better, start winning trophies.
“That’s the aim. As long as the club keep doing that then, yeah I’m happy here.”
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BREAKING: Pentagon says it will allow transgender people to enlist in the military beginning Jan. 1, despite Trump’s opposition. — The Associated Press (@AP) December 11, 2017
I wonder what I’m missing here? I’m all for this, of course, but doesn’t the commander-in-chief get to set rules like this? Did Trump tweet about it but forget to ever send the military an official order? I’ll be interested in hearing some more details about this.
UPDATE: It turns out the missing piece is something I’ve forgotten and the AP failed to mention: a court enjoined Trump’s ban. So the Pentagon is merely obeying a court order that requires transgender enlistment starting on January 1. I’ve rewritten the headline to reflect this.
The former head of Mexico's state-owned oil company is denying accusations that he took bribes from Brazilian construction company Odebrecht.
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Emilio Lozoya says he was never corrupt and suggests the allegations are being made by executives seeking to reduce their own sentences in Brazil.
The Brazilian newspaper O Globo said Sunday it has obtained statements made by former Odebrecht director Luis Alberto de Meneses Weyll to investigators. Weyll said that from 2012 to 2016, Odebrecht paid Lozoya $10 million to win a contract for work on a refinery in central Mexico. Lozoya left Pemex last year.
Mexico's Attorney General's Office has issued a statement saying it doesn't have all of the information from Brazilian investigators, but would pursue to the case to its ultimate consequences.
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A suspect in the Virginia shooting that occurred this morning has been identified as 66-year-old James T. Hodgkinson of Illinois.
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The gunman has died according to President Trump.
Trump announces that alleged shooter James Hodgkinson has died pic.twitter.com/5RcTxrouvm — Axios (@axios) June 14, 2017
"His social media is full of rants… but no threats." – @BrianRoss on shooting suspect James T. Hodgkinson, who has died. pic.twitter.com/xjAH3aeqMR — Good Morning America (@GMA) June 14, 2017
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LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — The International Olympic Committee says it is "very concerned" about claims that the new doping sample bottles for next month's Pyeongchang Games can be opened.
The bottles were introduced last year to increase security after investigators found Russians were able to surreptitiously open bottles at the Sochi Olympics and exchange dirty urine samples with clean ones previously provided the same athlete.
However, the World Anti-Doping Agency is now examining the new bottles after receiving reports from a laboratory that the bottles can be opened manually when frozen.
The IOC says in a statement that it "is very concerned about this issue" and has asked WADA to ensure the integrity of drug testing in Pyeongchang. The IOC adds it has "full confidence in WADA that they will find a solution."
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Postal Services Ameer Zaman on Monday said the government was not going to privatise Pakistan Post.
Talking to media in Islamabad on Monday, he said the Pakistan Post has started work on revamping of its offices across the country to improve the efficiency of the services. The minister reiterated his resolve to turn Pakistan Post into a self-sustaining public sector entity.
He said a comprehensive plan has been evolved to improve delivery of services, embrace digital financial technologies and fast financial services.
He said mobile money solution and logistic projects are being launched in the public-private partnership mode.
The minister said the formal process of the public-private partnership for the restructuring of the Pakistan Post is in its final stages and request for proposals have been drafted and approved by the respective procurement committees.
ESPANOLA, N.M. (KRQE) – Espanola Police are looking for an escapee.
Police say Gary Martinez is accused of shooting a man in a pickup on Thursday.
They say after being arrested, Martinez escaped by moving his handcuffs from behind his back to in front of him while in a police cruiser.
They say he then, removed the panel that controls the windows, lowered it and escaped.
If you see him, immediately call 911.
RIVERVIEW, Fla. — Authorities say a Florida man killed the mother of his children and their daughter, seriously injured their son and set their house on fire.
A Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office news release says 29-year-old Ronnie Oneal III was charged Monday with two counts of murder and other charges.
Deputies say they responded to the Riverview home, near Tampa, late Sunday after a 911 call from a woman who claimed she had been shot. The deputies found the woman in the lawn, and she was later pronounced dead. Deputies say they were confronted by Oneal and subdued him with stun guns.
Firefighters found the couple's 8-year-old son stumbling out of the house with multiple stab wounds, and then his sister was found dead inside the burning home. The boy was taken to a Tampa hospital for surgery.
Arab news site Middle East Eye bemoans that a competition held during Ramadan for Muslims who have memorised the Quran should be thought above politics. "Apparently not," concludes the site.
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Evans (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Nets, Michael Wallace of Grizzlies.com reports.
The Grizzlies didn't list Evans on the injury report earlier Monday and there's certainly a chance he's being held out for rest purposes, though either way, his addition to the inactive list was a surprise. With Evans out, look for Andrew Harrison to start at point guard after he was cleared to play earlier Monday. In addition to Harrision, the likes of Mario Chalmers and Wayne Selden could see a slight spike in playing time as well in the backcourt.
President Ramnath Kovind on Monday addressed the nation by congratulating every citizen and urged the people to pledge to achieve important goals to make a 'New India'. Remembering and praising the freedom fighters, President said, the nation is indebted to those who laid down their lives for achieving this independence.
Sunday marks the 59th Annual Easter Sunrise Service in Veteran's Park in Redondo Beach. For the past 19 years King's Harbor Church has organized the service as a benefit for the Redondo Beach Police Department Domestic Violence Victims Advocacy Program .
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CAIRO (AP) — An Egyptian court has referred the case of 10 alleged Muslim Brotherhood members held on terrorism charges to the country's top religious authority, the Grand Mufti, for a non-binding opinion on whether they can be executed.
The Giza Criminal Court said Wednesday the 10 were charged with belonging to a terrorist group and planning attacks against the state.
The verdict, set for March 10, can be appealed. The judge could also rule independently of the Mufti.
The Brotherhood won a series of free elections after Egypt's 2011 uprising, and a senior Brotherhood figure, Mohammed Morsi, was elected president in 2012.
A year later, the military overthrew Morsi amid mass protests against his rule. Authorities have since arrested thousands of Brotherhood members and branded it a terrorist organization.
Cody saw the signs for its impending release a couple weeks back, and now it's live. Double-tap to advance tracks is apparently working in the tediously-long firmware version 1.1767.6040.G1-61495-545, according to 9to5Google.
We first noticed signs of the upcoming behavior in our teardown for Google app v7.2.3. As Cody noted then, it was supposed to be customizable, allowing one to select between either advancing tracks or triggering the Assistant to read notifications, which is the present function. So far, 9to5Google notes the option to remap that control doesn't appear to be live just yet in the headphone settings page for Google Assistant, so YMMV.
Since advancing tracks previously required either voice controls via Assistant or pulling out your phone to tap a button on a screen like some sort of troglodyte, the new addition should save a lot of time, and be far less embarrassing than talking to yourself on the subway.
Verdant Health is offering a fun and interactive free workshop this week on ways to manage your blood-pressure through food, activity and lifestyle.
The workshop will take place Thursday, Feb. 16 from 6-8 p.m. at Verdant (4710 196th St. S.W.) and will be led by a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) and Exercise Physiologist with Sound Dietitians LLC.
Blood-pressure screenings, weight and waist measurements will be provided, and participants will have an opportunity for a brief session with an RDN to discuss how nutrition can play a role in managing their blood pressure. Food samples, recipes and helpful handouts will be provided.
This free class takes at the Verdant Community Wellness Center, 4710 196th St. SW, Lynnwood, WA 98036. Pre-registration is required at verdanthealth.org/events.
CNBC's Eamon Javers reports on comments from White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders about the subpoena of documents from the Trump Organization.
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A Massachusetts woman who encouraged her boyfriend to kill himself in dozens of text messages and told him to "get back in" a truck filled with toxic gas faces up to 20 years in prison when a judge sentences her on a charge of involuntary manslaughter.
NEW YORK (AP) — Police say one person has been arrested after a device exploded on a New York City subway platform near Times Square.
The person in custody has non-life threatening injuries. The explosion happened Monday morning as police responded to the area of the Port Authority bus terminal.
It’s led to delays along some of the subway lines that pass beneath the bus terminal.
Some passengers have been evacuated as a precaution.
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SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — San Francisco police have arrested a high school student for bringing a gun to campus on Friday afternoon, authorities said.
At around 12:25 p.m., police got a call about a student with a firearm on the 500 block of Portola Avenue. Staff members saw the student with the gun, police said.
The student left the campus and was later arrested. The gun was also found, police said.
No injuries were reported.
The school was on lockdown during the incident, but it since has been lifted.
No other information has been made available by police.
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MADISON (WKOW) -- The Madison Fire Department responded to a hit-and-run crash overnight where a vehicle ran into a business.
The crash happened around 2:20 a.m. Monday. Crews were called to Sector67 in the 2100 block of Winnebago Street. The vehicle reportedly hit the front doors of the business several times before driving away.
There were two people working inside, but neither was hurt.
Firefighters say the double glass doors had minor damage and still work. The building didn't have any structural damage and is considered safe.
Madison police are investigating the crash.
PU faculty honoured
LAHORE :The faculty members of Punjab University (PU) Institute of Business Administration have won three best research papers award in 9th South Asian International Conference (SAICON) 2017 held in Bhurban.
According to a press release, Assistant Professor Dr Humaira Asad won two best paper awards while one award was clinched by Dr Rafia Faiz and Altmash. Researchers from different parts of the world participated in the conference and presented 92 research papers. The titles of Dr Humaira’s papers were “Effective Financial Development and Poverty: An Empirical Investigation” co-authored with John Maloney and James Davidson, and “Can Innovation Orientation Improve Operational Performance? An Empirical Investigation of Manufacturing Concerns in Pakistan” co-authored with Hajira Liaquat.
VERSAILLES, Ky. (AP) - An Indiana dialysis nurse has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after he was convicted of assaulting a Kentucky man and two children but acquitted of killing the children's 6-year-old brother.
News outlets report Logan Tipton's family expressed anger and sorrow at Tuesday's sentencing of 34-year-old Ronald Exantus, who did not speak during the hearing in Versailles, Kentucky.
Before the hearing, the boy's family led a march to protest last month's verdict. Jurors found Exantus not guilty of murder and burglary by reason of insanity, but guilty of assault.
Exantus' attorneys didn't dispute that he killed Logan in December 2015, but a defense psychologist testified that Exantus suffered from psychosis due to an underlying mental illness.
The judge ordered that he receive mental health treatment while incarcerated.
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A prisoner of the Midlands Prison has been charged with breaking a prison officer’s wrist.
Before last week's sitting of Portlaoise District Court was David Atkinson (47), with an address listed at 169 Windmill Park, Crumlin.
He was charged with assault causing harm, at the Midlands Prison, Portlaoise, on July 24, 2015.
Inspector Ollie Baker gave evidence it was alleged that on that date, the accused was in the cell area and he assaulted two prison officers by kicking out.
He allegedly connected with the wrist of one of the officers, said Insp Baker.
The prison officer suffered a broken wrist and was taken to Limerick Hospital.
The officer had to have surgery, leaving him with no feeling in a part of his arm, said the inspector.
Defence solicitor, Mr Barry Fitzgerald requested a statements order, and the matter was put back to March 16.
The accused is currently serving a sentence in the Midlands Prison, with a release date of next May.
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"At least one Trump administration official isn’t spewing the same anti-marijuana comments as his colleagues are. In an interview with NBC’s Meet the Press on Sunday, Homeland Security Secretary John F. Kelly told host Chuck Todd that marijuana is 'not a factor' in the ongoing drug war, reports the Washington Post. In the interview, Todd asks Kelly if marijuana legalization would alter border efforts to control drug smuggling. 'Yeah, marijuana is not a factor in the drug war,' answered Kelly. Kelly then went on to explain which illegal substances are actually worth the concern." (04/17/17)
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It's frankly amazing.
Chowdown champions faced off Wednesday at Nathan's Famous July Fourth hot dog eating contest at New York's Coney Island boardwalk.
Ten-time victor Joey "Jaws" Chestnut confronted 20 others to defend his title, winning the coveted Mustard Belt in the men's competition by eating 64 hot dogs.
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He set the record last year by downing 72 frankfurters and buns in 10 minutes.
In the women's competition, Miki Sudo beat out 19 others, including record-holder Sonya "The Black Widow" Thomas, eating 37 hot dogs in 10 minutes.
Last year, Sudo downed 41 franks and buns. Thomas' record is 45, but she managed only 30 last year.
The event attracts thousands of in-person spectators and is televised on ESPN.
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Last year, animal rights activists tried to unfold a banner amid the crowd. Five protesters were taken into custody for questioning and released.
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This weekend, Igloofest will wrap up proceedings with a coveted set from scene heavyweights Sasha & Digweed, alongside Tone Depth, N'TO, Joachim Pastor, and Worakls.
So far, over the last few weeks, Igloofest has hosted a raft of standout performances from key artists in the house, techno, bass, and hip-hop worlds, including Kaytranada, Bonobo, Petit Biscuit, Lou Phelps, Mistress Barbara, Tokimonsta, Ouri, and many more. Photos from previous events, along with mixes from featured artists, can be found below.
You can find the full final weekend program here.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has made his picks for U.S. ambassador to Canada and Costa Rica.
Trump intends to nominate Kelly Knight Craft of Kentucky to serve as U.S. Ambassador to Canada.
The prominent Republican donor and fundraiser previously served as a U.S. delegate to the United Nations.
Trump will also nominate former Republican National Committee co-chair Sharon Day to serve as U.S. ambassador to Costa Rica.
She is a longtime Republican party operative and political commentator.
Both positions will require Senate confirmation.
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Republican Ron Estes plans to take his seat April 25 as the congressman representing south-central Kansas.
Estes is state treasurer and won a special election for the 4th Congressional District seat previously held by CIA Director Mike Pompeo.
Estes plans to step down as state treasurer when he’s sworn in as congressman. He submitted aresignation to GOP Gov. Sam Brownback that the governor’s office made public Monday.
A state board plans to convene April 24 to certify the special election results.
Brownback will name the next treasurer. Spokeswoman Melika Willoughby said Brownback is still looking at potential candidates.
Estes defeated Democrat James Thompson for the congressional seat by 7 percentage points. The race drew national attention because Pompeo won his last three elections by more than 30 percentage points.
JOHANNESBURG, Feb 2 (Reuters) - South Africa’s central bank has fined China Construction Bank (CCB) 75 million rand ($6 million) for non-compliance with the country’s financial intelligence act, it said on Friday.
“It should be noted that the administrative sanctions were not imposed because CCB was found to have facilitated transactions involving money laundering or the financing of terrorism but because of weaknesses in the bank’s control measures,” the central bank said in a statement.
The regulator said 20 million rand of the fine would be suspended pending the Chinese Construction Bank’s compliance with conditions imposed. ($1 = 12.0685 rand) (Reporting by Joe Brock; Editing by James Macharia)
Hood (lower leg) is listed as probable for Saturday's matchup versus the Spurs, Andy Larsen of KSL.com reports.
Hood has missed the previous six games, but looks on track to make his return Saturday. Still, final confirmation on his status is unlikely to be confirmed until he goes through some warmups prior to tip-off. Joe Ingles would be the most likely candidate to see a hit in minutes if Hood does indeed return.
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Soren-Tino Nicholson stood at the foul line with 15 seconds to play and the score tied 33-33.
With a spot in the Ontario Basketball Association championship on the line, the Halton Basketball point guard had driven to the net moments earlier for the game-tying layup. He also drew the foul that could put his team ahead.
Nicholson steadied himself, took aim and made the shot, bringing his teammates rushing on to the court to congratulate him.
There was just one problem. The game wasn’t over yet and the celebration earned Halton a technical foul.
Iraq Launches Operation to Clear Western Deserts of ISIS
Iraqi forces on Saturday launched a military operation near Saudi border to clear the area from Daesh militants, according to a senior military commander.
"The operation aims to chase Daesh remnants in the western desert and destroy their positions and hideouts," Anbar Operations Commander Maj. Gen. Mahmoud al-Falahi told Anadolu Agency.
He said tribal fighters and U.S.-led coalition warplanes were taking part in the offensive.
Daesh has been driven out by Iraqi forces, backed by U.S.-led coalition warplanes, from territory overran by the terrorist group in northern and western Iraq in 2014.
A man in his 20s was shot dead inside his car in Jefferson Park. Christine Kim reports for Today in La on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018. (Published Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018)
A man was found dead in a vehicle Saturday morning in Jefferson Park, according to Sgt. Bjorkus of the Los Angeles Police Department.
Police received a call of a shooting at approximately 4 a.m. near 29th Street and Western Avenue, where the victim was found dead on the driver's side of a car. The driver was identified as a man in his 20s, according to Los Angeles Police Department Cpt. Darnell Davenport.
Police said that the driver crashed into a parked vehicle after he was shot. "It's tragic that anybody would die under these kinds of circumstances," Davenport said.
At least one passenger survived the shooting and was uninjured. As a result of an ongoing investigation, Western Avenue was closed from 27th Street to 29th Street.
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The pitching was there, but it wasn’t enough as the Jackson Generals fell 2-1, Thursday at Mobile.
Jackson’s Josh Taylor (1-1, 2.70) allowed two runs on four hits over five innings, but the two hitters he walked accounted for both Mobile runs.
Jackson (5-2) managed seven hits against BayBears’ starter Osmer Morales, but managed its only run in the fifth inning when Stewart Ijames walked and Evan Marzilli singled.
Both Ijames and Marzilli moved up one base on an error on the play, and Victor Reyes followed with a single that scored Ijames with Jackson’s only run of the game.
The Generals would not have a hitter reach base in the game’s final four innings.
Jackson and Mobile play game three of their five-game series at 7:05 p.m., today.
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A Minnesota widower couldn’t take the quiet anymore after his wife of 66 years died of cancer in 2016. Instead of retreating into his home, he decided to take a plunge.
No he didn’t get remarried. He decided to fill the void that was in his neighborhood -- to build an in-ground pool in his backyard to break the silence and loneliness, KARE reported.
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Keith Davison, 94, then opened the doors, so to speak, to the kids who live near him.
The pool, which is 32 feet long and 9 feet deep at its deepest, opened in July.
Davison has three grown children, but they don’t have any kids of their own to make him a grandfather, KARE reported, so Davison is now the grandpa to the neighborhood and he watches his unofficially adopted extended family from his chair in the shade.
He has set some rules for the pool, mainly, that a parent or grandparent be there with the kids as they are enjoying the water.
Davison doesn’t stay dry either. He jumps in after the kids have all gone home, KARE reported.
New York Knicks President Phil Jackson made it pretty clear on Friday that ten-time All-Star Carmelo Anthony is on the trading block by telling reporters that Melo "might be better off somewhere else. " Let the negotiations with teams that would like to acquire his services begin! Even though Melo and Jackson haven't seen eye to eye, it was pretty stunning to see him straight-up announce his best player and future Hall of Fame forward is a goner.
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Workers forced to clean needles, feces at State Capitol Park
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California safety inspectors have fined a state agency for failing to keep its groundskeepers safe while cleaning needles, feces and other trash from the park at the State Capitol in Sacramento.
The Sacramento Bee reported Tuesday that the Department of General Services was fined $3,270 for inadequately preparing its employees to clean needles and fecal matter in Capitol Park.
The Division of Occupational Safety and Health of California issued the fines after a three-month investigation. DGS employees complained they were asked to clean blood and fecal matter with pressure washers, potentially exposing them to disease.
The department has two weeks to appeal or pay the penalty.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - A former Rhode Island state lawmaker has pleaded not guilty to embezzlement and campaign fraud charges.
A spokeswoman for the attorney general says former state Rep. Peter Palumbo, a Cranston Democrat, entered his plea in the Providence Superior Court Wednesday.
The 56-year-old lost his re-election campaign in 2014. Prosecutors say Palumbo unlawfully used his campaign funds for personal use.
Prosecutors allege Palumbo embezzled more than $100 from his campaign between January 2010 and December 2014. They say he also unlawfully appropriated more than $1,000 from the same Friends of Peter Palumbo Campaign Finance Account.
His attorney has declined to comment on the case. Palumbo is scheduled to return to court Aug. 16 for a pretrial conference.
Juventus’ Champions League final defeat to Real Madrid was so crushing for coach Massimiliano Allegri that he considered stepping down from his position.
Having now led the Bianconeri to two continental finals during his time in charge, the former AC Milan boss has came up short on both occasions.
After being defeated by Barcelona in 2015, the Italian champions fell to their El Clasico rivals Real Madrid this year, going down to a convincing 4-1 loss in Cardiff.
“It is true that I thought about leaving,” Allegri told Sky Sport 24. “Before the game, everyone was asking me if I would leave if had won but I was only thinking about what my feelings would be.
“I thought about standing down because it will now be even more difficult [to win the Champions League] but I spoke with the club and then quickly made a decision. It will be a big challenge for us. We must improve.”
Despite his continental heartbreak once more, Allegri has won the Scudetto in each of his three seasons with the Bianconeri.
Instagram debuted its stories feature in August, and many social media users immediately noticed the stark similarities between the platform’s new feature and Snapchat, an app that focuses on allowing users to send temporary videos.
Now, eight months later, Instagram’s ‘Snapchat clone’ is more popular than Snapchat itself.
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According to Instagram, more than 200 million people use the platform’s stories feature each day. That’s up 50 million users since January.
Fourth-quarter records for 2016 showed Snapchat as having about 158 million daily users.
Snapchat turned down a $3 billion buyout deal from Facebook, which owns Instagram, in 2013. Since then, Facebook has rolled out its own version of video-sharing developments on its platforms, including Messenger and WhatsApp.
Instagram rolled out new “selfie stickers” and geostickers, reminiscent of Snapchat’s geofilters, on Thursday.
Manchester United will look to get back to winning ways when they host Huddersfield Town at Old Trafford in one of five Premier League matches kicking off from 3pm.
Elsewhere two sides in the bottom three collide when West Bromwich Albion take on Southampton, while second from bottom Swansea City visit Leicester City.
Also in action are West Ham United as they visit Brighton, while Bournemouth host Stoke City at the Vitality Stadium. Follow all the action as it happens.
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Martin Lawrence stopped by “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show,” to talk about the LIT AF Tour as well as the possibility of “Martin” coming back. He mentioned that if it does he has to do a tribute to Tommy Ford. He would do do something to make him proud.
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Winnipeg police is asking for the public’s help in finding a 35-year-old man.
Michael Desaulniers was last seen in the area of Sherburn Street and Wellington Avenue at the end of May.
Desaulniers is described as six-foot-three with a medium build and brown hair.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Winnipeg Police Service Missing Persons Unit at 204-986-6250.
There is a web site, statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov, where you can search for "cancer incidents" by race, age, sex. It lists five counties in Pennsylvania which have extremely high rates of cancer.
Northampton County has a rate of 524.3 per 100,000, which is the near the extreme high of the ranking (508.6 to 535.9). The latest cancer numbers cover the years 2010 thru 2014.
Since 2014 the Lehigh Valley has seen an influx of traffic coupled with a massive increase in warehousing as well as residential housing resulting in the loss of vegetation, trees, and open land.
"Sinus Valley" could now be called Cancer Valley!
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Police, fire and paramedics were called out to a crash on the Queensway in Scunthorpe this evening (Monday, August 14).
Humberside Police, Humberside Fire and Rescue Service and East Midlands Ambulance Service were at the scene at around 6.30pm tonight.
A police car was at the scene with a vehicle which has hit the railings just before the Go Outdoors store on the opposite side of the road.
Traffic had to use the right hand lane as the road was blocked.
It is not known if there were any injuries at this time.
The incident happened around 4:30 p.m. Monday. No injuries were reported.
The construction firm released this statement: “This afternoon, crews working on the Nexus project observed that a formwork system was beginning to lean out from the building. Crews took immediate action and, out of an abundance of caution, worked with the city to close adjacent streets. The fire department was contacted and is on site working with crews to position the formwork back in place. No one was injured and the steps we are taking are to ensure safety on site and to the public. We will update you when we have more information.” – Matt Sanborn, vice president of business development, Skanska
It was 48 years ago today that Led Zeppelin kicked off their LA stint on their first North American Tour at the Whisky a Go Go with Alice Cooper and this was their set list: Train Kept a Rollin’, I Can’t Quit You Baby, Dazed and Confused, As Long As I Have You, Killing Floor,…… Continue Reading
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Oh no! Ellen’s new house in Carpinteria is right in the line of fire.
While it’s not for sure if Ellen herself has evacuated, she along with her neighbors have been getting their animals out.
Our house is under threat of being burned. We just had to evacuate our pets. I’m praying for everyone in our community and thankful to all the incredible firefighters. The live stream is on https://t.co/FTcKVvHO16 — Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) December 10, 2017
Of course, Ellen is beyond proud of her neighborhood.
Everyone in the Montecito area is checking up on each other and helping to get people and animals to safety. I’m proud to be a part of this community. I’m sending lots of love and gratitude to the fire department and sheriffs. Thank you all. #ThomasFire — Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) December 10, 2017
As for the latest updates on Ellen’s house, well, it doesn’t look good. She posted a pic from her neighbor’s yard which is covered in ash.
So, so scary! Stay safe Ellen!
Selena Gomez puts her acting chops to the test in the just released music video for her latest single “Bad Liar“!
In the ’70′s-themed clip, the 24-year-old actress and singer plays multiple roles – a student, both the student’s parents, and the woman the student’s father is having a maybe-affair with, who she also has a crush on.
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The video, directed by Jesse Peretz, ends with a teaser of Selena‘s next single called “FETISH,” which is said to be “Coming Soon.”
Watch the music video below…
Selena Gomez – ‘Bad Liar’ (Music Video)
The behaviour by some parents dropping off and picking up their kids from school has gotten so out of hand that some Auckland schools are shopping offenders to the police.
TVNZ1's Seven Sharp reporter Tim Wilson went to talk to two principals who often find themselves playing parking warden.
"Cars mounting the kerb because they're too impatient to wait until buses go.
"They will travel over the footpath, sometimes there are young people walking through so they're almost weaving," Howick College Principal Iva Ropati said.
The problem has become so bad that Howick College, along with Shelly Park School, are sending pictures of the offending drivers' vehicles to the police.
"We unfortunately have to send pictures of some of these vehicles behaving poorly directly to the police. Our local police have been very good," Mr Ropati said.
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London police are calling a fire last Wednesday in east London suspicious.
Emergency crews were called to a home on East Street at 11 p.m.
Nobody was injured but damage can be seen at the side and back of the house.
Police are asking anyone who might have information about the fire to come forward.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the London Police Service at (519) 661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Information can also be sent anonymously on-line to www.londoncrimestoppers.com.
March 19 (Reuters) - Guangzhou R&F Properties Co Ltd :
* ‍PROPOSED FINAL DIVIDEND OF RMB0.77 PER SHARE​
* FY REVENUE FROM SALES OF PROPERTY INCREASED BY 9% TO RMB53.71 BILLION
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Chisago City area: Anglers are reeling in walleyes on most area lakes but Green and South Center appear to the best using a jig and minnow at 12-18 feet. Kroon Lake has been a good sleeper lake for crappie and panfish action as well as Chisago and South Lindstrom.
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American illustrator, designer and writer Eric Carle attended the Stuttgart State Academy of Art and Design in Germany at the age of 16. While working as a freelance graphic designer in his 20s in 1950s New York, he was asked by author Bill Martin to create illustrations for children’s textbooks, a move that marked the start of Carle’s career as a picture-book writer and illustrator.
Most famous for the hugely popular book “The Very Hungry Caterpillar,” Carle has produced colorful and vivid works of collaged hand-painted pieces that have been winning the hearts of children all over the world.
Around 160 works will be on display in this exhibition of original drawings and other ephemera related to Carle’s long career.
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Renault could reduce the size of the team working at its engine base in France, while the recruitment drive at its race team factory is set to "slow down" in 2017...
April 20 S&P Global Ratings:
* Says Virginia GO debt rating outlook revised to negative on recent structural imbalance
* Says assigned 'AA+' rating to the Virginia public school authority's (VPSA) series 2017A school financing bonds issued for Virginia
* Says affirmed 'AAA' rating on Virginia's go debt outstanding, 'AA+' rating on appropriation-backed debt, 'AA' rating on moral obligation debt
* S&P on Virginia GO debt rating - negative outlook reflects commonwealth's recent pattern of structural imbalance despite a period of economic growth
* Says believe there is a risk that future federal spending cuts could have an outsized effect on the Virginia economy Source text: bit.ly/2o9vclh
From Lynchburg Police Department : On January 1, 2017, at approximately 12:08 a.m., the Lynchburg Police Department responded to the Super 8 Motel at 3736 Candlers Mountain Road after receiving a report that someone had been shot. When officers arrived on scene, they located a victim who had multiple gunshot wounds. The male victim was identified as 18-year-old Adrian Caron Ligon of Lynchburg. He was transported from the scene to the Lynchburg General Hospital where he is currently receiving treatment for his injuries. The incident remains under investigation by the LPD’s Criminal Investigation Division.
A rescue ship carrying 60 migrants has arrived in Barcelona after being refused entry by Italy and Malta.
The Open Arms ship docked today and the group including five women, a young child and four teenagers then went through health checks and identification procedures.
It is the second time in a month that a humanitarian group has been forced to travel for days to unload people rescued in the central Mediterranean.
The Open Arms aid boat was refused entry to Italy and Malta (Eric Alonso/AP)
The Spanish aid group Proactiva Open Arms said the migrants come from 14 countries and are in good health.
The charity, Doctors Without Borders, said more than 500 people have died in the Mediterranean since the Aquarius, another rescue ship, was blocked from ports in Italy and Malta in June.
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Friends of the Library holds annual dinner on Oct 13
On Oct 13, at 6 p.m., the Friends of the Laguna Beach Library will hold its annual dinner in the lovely library at 363 Glenneyre. The Friends are proud of all the improvements that have been made possible by monies earned by the Friends Bookshop, generous grants and donations from the community.
Author Suzanne Redfearn will be the guest speaker. Many may know Suzanne as she and her husband, Carey, are the owners of Lumberyard. Her presentation will surely provide for an interesting evening. Her books will be available for purchase.
The dinner, which includes wine, is $65. Make your reservations by sending a check made payable to Friends of the Library to Sandy Hovanesian, 1310 Moorea Way, Laguna Beach, 92651. Or go to the website at www.friendsofthelagunabeachlibrary.org where you can use PayPal to reserve your seats. For more information, call 949-376 5135 or 949-497 7053
Pouliot's 2017-18 season ended with 13 goals and 19 points in 74 games.
Before the 2016-17 campaign, Pouliot had three consecutive seasons with over 34 points. Pouliot appears to be on the down slope of his career, and he doesn't carry the physical grit (69 hits) that keeps players like him in the league, so it'll interesting to see what franchise bites on him if he becomes an unrestricted free agent this summer.
From Meteorologist Jon Loufman:
We have a beautiful, mid-summer day to start the work-week with a sun/clouds mix and highs in the low 80s. A few shooting stars may grace the skies over us tonight as lows dip into the low 60s. Tuesday brings an encore of today's weather with highs in the mid 80s. The next threat of rain begins Wednesday night and carries through Friday.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) – A new top prosecutor has taken over as district attorney in Bernalillo County for the first time in 16 years.
Raul Torrez was sworn in Sunday in a private ceremony at the 2nd Judicial District offices.
He replaces Kari Brandenburg, who had been district attorney since 2001 and chose not to see re-election.
The state’s most populous county has seen high crime rates, a steep criminal case backlog, and a fractured relationship between the DA and law enforcement.
Torrez is a former assistant U.S. attorney, assistant attorney general and assistant district attorney. He promises to reform the criminal justice system to ensure public safety.
A public swearing-in ceremony will be held Tuesday.
Four Turkish airplanes violated Greek national airspace on Tuesday, flying over the North East, the Central and the Southeast Aegean.
Two F-16 fighter jets, two F-4s which flew in formations of two, while one CN-235 also made four infringements of the air traffic rules at Athens FIR.
Two of the Turkish aircraft were armed.
According to the Hellenic National Defence General Staff, the intruding aircraft were identified and intercepted in accordance with international rules of engagement.
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When your batting average is way higher as a college freshman than it was your senior year of high school, that means you've improved a lot.
Kyle Cuellar of UCLA has done just that.
The freshman outfielder batted .321 last season at Pasadena La Salle. Now he's hitting .411 with 30 hits and 19 RBI for UCLA, which is in third place in the Pac-12 Conference.
He has provided a key boost offensively for the Bruins.
Indiana county to install 3 permanent flood barriers
FRANKLIN, Ind. (AP) — An Indiana county is planning to install three permanent gates that can be used to close roads that frequently flood to prevent drivers from going into floodwaters.
Johnson County Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy Col. Randy Werden tells the Daily Journal that his department has few options to make sure drivers stay out of floodwaters.
Warden says sections of County Road 250S, County Road 400S and Greensburg Road are all troubled spots during and after heavy rain.
He says if the new barriers keep drivers out of the water, the county could consider adding additional ones at other roads.
Numerous vehicles became stranded in high water on roads around Indiana during flooding last month that resulted in the governor declaring a disaster emergency for 35 of the state's 92 counties.
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In a surprisingly candid TV appearance, the Duchess of Cornwall has revealed what she and Prince Charles always keeps handy in the fridge for her grandchildren.
(AP) – A strong storm system has unleashed heavy rains across much of Texas, tornado warnings for many counties and powerful winds. Rain has slowed the morning commute Tuesday for motorists in Austin, Dallas, Houston and other parts of the state.
The National Weather Service issued tornado warnings for dozens of counties as the storm system tracked eastward across the state. Some of the most recent weather service warnings, including ones for severe thunderstorms, were issued for the Houston metro area.
Winds of around 50 mph were lashing Corpus Christi and other coastal regions.More than 3 inches of rain fell in some areas west of Austin, and rain was mixing with snow in the Texas Panhandle, resulting in slick roads and delays in school openings.
Recently, leaders in marine recreational fishing gathered for the Center for Sportfishing Policy's Management Committee meeting at Yamaha in Kennesaw, Georgia. The group discussed a new campaign that's making it easy for the boating and fishing industries to make noise on Capitol Hill about the Modern Fish Act by simply texting FISH to 50457. Hear first-hand from industry leaders like NMMA's Thom Dammrich in this video recap from the meeting about how the industry is working together for better recreational fisheries management.
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Home Indiana Crews Fight Abandoned Trailer Fire In Gibson Co. January 2nd, 2017 Shelby Coates Indiana Pinterest
Gibson County fire crews respond to an early morning fire, Monday.
Dispatchers say an abandoned trailer was on fire at 7781 East 500 South. Crews were called to the scene around 4:45 Monday morning.
The fire is now out as the investigation continues.
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A 51 year old man has been charged with murder following the death of a man at The Beacon in Catterick Garrison.
The victim can now be identified as 34 year old Craig Guy, who was a resident at The Beacon.
Craig was found at the property with fatal injuries at 11.30pm on Thursday 13 April 2017.
The 51 year old man will appeared at Court on Monday 17 April 2017.
SportsPulse: USA TODAY's Jarrett Bell explains how Colin Kaepernick's message continues to thrive through other players. Even as he remains a free agent. USA TODAY Sports
WORTHINGTON, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio man says he was trying to set a good example for his children when he turned in $14,000 he found on the side of the road.
WBNS-TV reports (http://bit.ly/2oGSCeU ) Jake Bowers found the money April 8 as he drove his family to a park in Worthington, a Columbus suburb.
Bowers said when he initially saw the bag on the roadside, he thought it might contain someone’s laptop. Instead, it was filled with $100 bills.
Bowers took the bag to the Worthington police station, and it was returned to its owner.
A police report says the owner had taken the cash to a car dealer but left without buying a vehicle. He told police he must have left it on top of his car and driven off.
Josh Avila with his dog, Akela, left, and the dog after it was shot in the head. A GoFundMe account was set up to try to cover the cost of surgery Akela needs for facial reconstruction after the shooting. Courtesy Josh Avila
The Rangers put 3,500 tickets on sale to an NHL draft party they are having at the Theater at Madison Square Garden on Friday, June 22, the night of the draft’s first round. They announced the party on Twitter Wednesday afternoon and the tickets sold out in two hours.
Rangers prospects Lias Andersson, Filip Chytil, Brett Howden, Libor Hajek and Ryan Lindgren will be present, interacting with the fans at the party. Andersson and Chytil were the team’s two first-round picks last year and Howden, Hajek and Lindgren are prospects the team acquired in various trades at last season’s deadline.
The Rangers have three picks in the first round, Nos. 9, 26 and 28. The rest of the draft will take place June 23.
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The live musical production of the groundbreaking, Tony Award-, Grammy Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical RENT will air Sunday, Jan. 27, 2019 (7:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX.
RENT will be executive-produced by Marc Platt (“Grease: Live,” “La La Land,” “Wicked”), Adam Siegel, Julie Larson, Al Larson and Revolution Studios’ Vince Totino, Scott Hemming and Marla Levine.
The groundbreaking musical is a re-imagining of Puccini’s “La Bohème,” set in New York City’s gritty East Village, which tells the unforgettable story of seven artists struggling to follow their dreams during a time of great social and political turmoil. Writer/composer Jonathan Larson’s tour de force celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, as it continues to offer an inspiring message of hope and friendship.
“Rent” originally was produced in New York by New York Theatre Workshop and on Broadway by Jeffrey Seller, Kevin McCollum, Allan S. Gordon and New York Theatre Workshop.
LAHORE, Apr 24 (APP):Wapda Sports Board will organize a ceremony on Wednesday at Wapda office in honour of its players who won medals in recently concluded Commonwealth Games at Gold Coast Australia.
Cash awards will be presented to Wapda medalists in the ceremony. Lt-Gen (retd) Muzammil Hussain, Chairman Wapda/Patron-in-Chief Wapda Sports Board, will be the chief guest on the occasion.
CROCKPOT CHICKEN & NOODLES
1 - Pkg. (24 oz.) frozen noodles
2 - Cans Cream of chicken soup
1 - Stick of butter (cut up)pepper
32 oz. Chicken broth
1 - chicken boullion cube. (Dissolved in broth)
6 - Boneless skinless chicken breasts
Salt & pepper
Season chicken and put into bottom of large size crockpot. Add soup on top of chicken and then the cut up butter on top of soup. Pour broth over top of all. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours. Remove chicken, shred and then return to crockpot. Add noodles and cook another 2 hours or until noodles are tender. Might be necessary to add more broth at some point. This recipe makes a lot so I always halve it when I make it.
Women lead the ticket for 64th District seat By Diana McFarland Managing editor Suffolk business owner Emily Brewer and Suffolk attorney Rebecca Colaw won their parties nominations for the 64th district seat in the Virginia House of Delegates.
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Baku. 31 March. REPORT.AZ/ The US is no longer prioritising the removal of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
Report informs citing BBC, U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Nikki Haley said.
"Our priority is to really look at how do we get things done, who do we need to work with to really make a difference for the people in Syria," she added.
She said that such a policy will be conducted by President Donald Trump, while Barack Obama was just about to achieve removal of Bashar al-Assad.
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White nationalists clashed with Antifa Friday night as free speech came to its head following the Charlie Kirk event at Colorado State University.
The white nationalist group was, in essence, chased off of the CSU campus by members of Antifa and other protesters after altercations started on the CSU Plaza.
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Fairhaven Station windows were broken April 12. A homeless man is accused of causing more than $20,000 in damage to the bus and train terminal. Courtesy to The Bellingham Herald Bellingham Police Department
UNILORIN Dismisses Fraud Allegation Against VC, JAMB Registrar
Mr Kunle Akogun, the institution’s Head of Corporate Affairs, described the allegation as “largely empty merely rehashed to make it look real.’’ The authorities of the University of Ilorin has described as untrue the fraud allegation against its Vice-Chancellor, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, and his predecessor, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, who is now the Registrar of the …
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The Chipola College Black History Month Celebration is set for Friday, Feb. 17, in the Cultural Center from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Cost is $5 for adults and $3 for children.
Pictured below, officers of the Chipola Black Student Union discuss plans for Black History Month. They are, from left: Edward Arroyo of Ft. Lauderdale, BSU vice-president; Darrell Olds of Campbellton, BSU Parliamentarian; and Dr. Willie Spires, BSU adviser.
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In Nigeria 88,000 children are at risk of death due to acute malnutrition in the region, a UNICEF official said.
According to UNICEF Chief Field Officer Geoffrey Ijumba, during the closing speech at the five-day Nutrition Emergency Training in Maiduguri, 940,000 children in the states of Borno, Adamawa and Yobe are acutely affected by malnourishment, while 88,000 of them risk death.
"Over 1.5 million people lack access to safe water in the states of Borno, Adamawa and Yobe. This affects thousands of vulnerable children in the region,” he said.
In 2017, UNICEF said that 450,000 children under the age of five were at the risk of severe acute malnutrition.
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MEQUON--It was a key match up in the North Shore Conference, as newcomer and battle tested Hartford visited the old guard, of Homestead in Mequon. The clash was the FOX6 High School Blitz Game of the Week. Tim Van Vooren has all the highlights and reaction.
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Welcome to today's Birmingham City live blog for Monday, August 14.
It's transfer season.
Birmingham are intent on stepping up the Harry Redknapp revolution this summer.
Redknapp has already snapped up David Stockdale, Marc Roberts and Cheikh Ndoye.
He's keen on adding a number of further arrivals, too, with a number of players targeted in the aim of improving his side.
Redknapp is still in the hunt for new options to his forward line ahead of Tuesday's clash at home to Bolton Wanderers, but can be encouraged by his side's 2-1 win against Bristol City on Saturday.
Will today be the day the latest signing is confirmed?
The Birmingham Mail's live BCFC blog will bring you updates on all the Blues news and rumours as they happen - so stay tuned!
Did you know that to produce just 450g of honey, foraging bees need to fly around a whopping 88,500km? And that’ll take a heck of a lot of bees, considering each bee will only produce one twelfth of a teaspoon of honey in its lifetime!
Give these poor guys a break by transforming your garden into a bee haven. As you’ve probably heard, since the 1990s, bee populations have been in sharp decline, thanks to factors such as pesticides and climate change.
These hard workers not only provide us with honey, but bees and other pollinating insects play an essential role in ecosystems, too. In fact, one third of all our food depends on their pollination, and without bees, these crops are at risk of extinction.
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FRANCE 24 NEWS – The new bill would also normalise banning protest marches, shutting down places of worship suspected of sharing extremist views, forcing people under house arrest to give police access to their electronic devices and using electronic tagging for purposes of surveillance. Police could implement these measures without oversight of a judge, with authority transferred to the police prefecture and the interior ministry. CONTINUE READING Share this: Facebook
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by Lynn Van,
It was quarter to ten tonite, when what did I hear……..a train whistle in Loveland! I think it was ridiculous to silence the train whistles because they are for the safety of all going through Loveland. I moved here to be near the train as it went through the little city, I now call home.
I hope the new council will turn things around.
Several years ago I attended a meeting about silencing the whistles. The council had a truck brought in with some whistles for the people to hear. Nothing more was done until the train crossings silenced the whistles altogether. Now everyone you ask blames it on the former council!
I don’t know the laws about train crossings but wait until something happens and who will take the blame? I hope the new council will turn things around and bring the whistles back!
A very concerned citizen.
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The New Orleans Pelicans are planning to sign former No. 2 overall pick Emeka Okafor to a 10-day contract, according to multiple reports Saturday.
Okafor, 35, spent nine seasons in the NBA but hasn't played in the league since 2013 when he was sidelined after suffering a herniated disc in his neck. He was medically cleared in May 2017 after going through multiple years of rehabilitation.
The 6-foot-10, 255-pound center signed with the Philadelphia 76ers in training camp and played for their G League affiliate in Delaware this season in an attempt to make his comeback to the NBA. In 26 games with the Delaware 87ers, Okafor averaged 6.8 points and 8.0 rebounds in 19.9 minutes per game.
Okafor, the NBA Rookie of the Year in 2005, played for Charlotte, New Orleans and Washington after a standout career at UConn. He owns career averages of 12.3 points and 9.9 rebounds in 590 NBA games.
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March 29 Ford Motor Co:
* Ford Motor Co - cost of recalls is estimated to be about $295 million
* Ford - cost of recalls will be incurred primarily by North America, Europe business units and included in Q1 2017 adjusted pre-tax results - SEC filing
* Ford Motor Co - cost of recalls was included in EPS guidance for Q1 2017, total co adjusted pre-tax profit guidance for full-year 2017 Source text: (bit.ly/2ngCOxg) Further company coverage:
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Four separate incidents are causing delays for Gloucestershire motorists this lunchtime.
A lorry has got stuck between houses in a narrow lane in Nailsworth.
It happened in Butcher Hill's Lane at the junction with the B4058 Old Bristol Road.
Reports suggest it has left the road and gone into the building at around 1pm.
Two vehicles crashed on the A417 at the Air Balloon roundabout, at around the same time, causing congestion and very slow traffic back to Cowley.
There has also been a two-vehicle crash on the A433 at Cirencester, at the junction with the A429 Tetbury Road, which is affecting traffic between Cirencester and Tetbury. This happened at around 12.15pm.
While two lorries have crashed on the B4077 at Ford, by the Plough Inn, which is affecting traffic travelling between Tewkesbury and Stow-on-the-Wold, at around 12.55pm.
There have also been delays on the M5 heading south and north out of Gloucestershire.
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March 19 (Reuters) - PGT Innovations Inc:
* PGT INNOVATIONS, INC. ANNOUNCES REPRICING OF SENIOR SECURED TERM LOAN FACILITY DUE FEBRUARY 2022 AT LIBOR+3.50%, A 1.25% REDUCTION IN MARGIN
* PGT INNOVATIONS- ENTERED INTO AMENDMENT TO EXISTING $224 MILLION SENIOR SECURED TERM LOAN FACILITY DUE FEB 2022
* PGT INNOVATIONS - ESTIMATES INTEREST RATE REDUCTION TO REDUCE CASH DEBT SERVICE COSTS BY ABOUT $2.8 MILLION OVER NEXT 12 MONTHS
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JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Mississippi police say a driver was shot as he tried to run over a police officer at a roadblock.
Jackson Police Chief Lee Vance tells local media it happened Wednesday as 28-year-old Michael Handford was driving a Chevrolet Camaro reported stolen from Copiah County. He says Handford tried to evade the roadblock, then tried to run over an officer.
Vance says the unidentified officer fired multiple times at Handford, hitting him in the buttocks. Handford was hospitalized with injuries that were not considered life-threatening. No officers were injured.
Police Commander Tyree Jones says both Handford and the officer are black.
Handford is charged with attempted aggravated assault on a police officer and possessing a stolen vehicle.
Vance says police will investigate to see if laws or police policies were broken.
Event time: 8pm
IshDARR
Wednesday, April 12
Doors 7PM / Show 8PM
Turner Hall Ballroom
Midwest rapper IshDARR got his start while still a high-school student in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. With a sharp attention to catchy hooks like Lupe Fiasco and a lyrical dexterity like Vince Staples and Isaiah Rashad, IshDARR uploaded his early songs online, building a following while still studying and doing his homework. In 2014, he issued The Better Life EP, which included the single “POPS
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WISCONSIN SINGER/ SONGWRITER©
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BROTHER SUN
SPECIAL NOTE:
In order to get back to their individual musical careers, BROTHER SUN will be suspending
touring together as a trio in the fall of 2017, for the foreseeable future. This concert will be one of the last remaining in southeast Wisconsin.
Friday, March 3rd - 7:30pm
UNITARIAN CHURCH NORTH, 13800 North Port Washington Road - Mequon
The Wisconsin Singer/Songwriter Series will present Brother Sun on Friday, March 3rd. The event will take place at the UNITARIAN CHURCH - NORTH, 13800 North Port Washington Road in Mequon - just south of Pioneer Road. Tickets are $18 in advance, $10 for students ( at all times) or $22 at the door.
Discounts of $1 per donated food items ( up to a maximum of 4 ) will be given at the door.
Coffee, water, juices, and snacks will be available. All seating is general admission.
BEIRUT, May 31 (Reuters) - President Bashar al-Assad said he would recover areas of Syria held by the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), and that U.S. forces should learn the lesson of Iraq and leave the country.
In an interview with Russia Today, Assad also said the government had "started now opening doors for negotiations" with the SDF, a Kurdish dominated militia alliance that controls parts of northern and eastern Syria where U.S. forces are stationed.
"This is the first option. If not, we're going to resort to ... liberating those areas by force," he said, adding "the Americans should leave, somehow they're going to leave".
Responding to U.S. President Donald Trump's description of him as "Animal Assad", the Syrian leader said: "What you say is what you are". (Writing by Tom Perry; editing by John Stonestreet)
YouTube singer Austin Jones arrested on child pornography charges
LOS ANGELES, June 14 A 24-year-old YouTube singer with a teen fan base has been charged with using social media to solicit explicit videos from two young female fans.
LUTHER — Staff at the Luther Area Public Library hosted a popular library event, the Great Library Escape, during the Friday and Saturday of the Luther Logging Days Festival. […]
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OAK PARK, Mich– A family in Metro Detroit was forced to start their Easter egg hunt a bit early on Sunday, thanks to some anxious squirrels.
Pedro Kasperek says his wife, Alisha noticed the animals going after the eggs they set up for their daughters around the yard. The eggs were filled with things like jelly beans, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups and coins.
Kasperek says the squirrels got to about 6 of the 30 eggs they hid for their girls, and that one the animals even seemed to taunt them by climbing up a tree with a jelly bean and then turning around to stare back at them.
Some of the pilfered eggs were found later on in neighbors’ yards.
Kasperek says the squirrels didn’t necessarily ruin their hunt, but just encouraged them to get outside sooner than they had planned.
At this point it’s unclear what the squirrels spent their coins on.
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — It’s not clear why a car hit a downtown Buffalo courthouse Wednesday afternoon.
The vehicle appeared to have tapped the front of the Erie County Family Court building at the corner of W. Eagle and Pearl streets.
No one was seriously hurt.
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Dancers fromwon the international tournament, which ended in Dubai (UAE), the Dance Sport Federation of thereported.
As noted, 50 pairs from 15 countries participated in the WDSF International Open in sports ballroom dances. «In the category of «adults, latin dance, open class» our duet Artem Semerenko and Valeriya Kachalko won a gold medal,» the federation noted.
And to think Ben Affleck is known for making his directorial debut with Gone Baby Gone.
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Weld County will see mostly sunny conditions to start.
A high temperature near 88 degrees is expected in Greeley. There is a chance for showers and thunderstorms late in the day.
Skies will be mostly cloudy tonight, with the chance of storms remaining until midnight. Temperatures drop to the upper 50s by early tomorrow morning.
Tuesday, a similar weather pattern is expected. Temperatures will be in the mid 80s, with the chance for a few storms in the afternoon. Highs stay in the 80s through mid-week.
The President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has said he remains a member of the All Progressives Congress.
Saraki said this in reaction to the formation of a new party, Reformed APC, by some aggrieved members on Wednesday, a development to which his name had been linked.
But he said shortly after the formation of the party became public knowledge that he remains a member of the APC.
In fact, his aide on New Media, Olu Onemola, said the president of the Senate was in a meeting with the National Chairman of the APC, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, as at press time.
The first color-less coffee is hitting the market.
The British based brew is called CLR CFF.
The company says the clear coffee is made from arabica coffee beans and pure water.
An ingredients list has not been released but the company says it won’t stain your teeth.
The coffee can now be purchased online.
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Not only is Thomas Rhett a great performer but he is an even better songwriter! Many of his number one songs have been songs that he had a hand in writing, and those songs ranged from love songs to party songs, to songs about life. But none of them revolved around children or kids. That is about to change for Thomas Rhett…
He says, “I’ve written a couple of songs that just talk about the severe shock of knowing that you’re adopting a child and then you find out that you’re pregnant. So I definitely can see myself, you know, in the near future just pretty much only writing about my children. It’ll be fun to see, see how they act and see what kind of inspiration I can get from them.”
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The Antiq Palace Hotel is a beautiful place to stay – stylish, luxurious and full of character. It is housed inside a 16th-century palace that was converted into a luxury hotel in 2011, but its history goes beyond that (the foundations contain traces of the old Roman city walls). The reception area has stone floors and rich Persian rugs. The antique-filled corridors have vaulted ceilings and exposed stonework, flooded with natural light from two cobblestone courtyards.
Walls are hung with large, modern artworks, while the furniture is an eclectic mix of Biedermeier, bespoke and Baroque. A broad stone staircase leads up to the rooms, with corridors overlooking the courtyard. Adjacent to the breakfast room, walls are hung with signed photographs of some of the hotel’s famous guests over the years, from Sandra Williams to Lieutenant-General Roméo Dallaire, the Pet Shop Boys to former world chess champion Anatoly Karpov.
YEREVAN, JULY 4, ARMENPRESS. Moments ago national security service agents detained Alexander Sargsyan, the younger brother of former President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan, the Public TV reported.
It said that Sargsyan was escorted out of his Yerevan residence by personally Michael Hambardzumyan, the head of the investigative department of the national security service.
Alexander Sargsyan’s son, Hayk Sargsyan, has also been taken into custody.
According to the report, agents also took several bags from the residence which contained firearms.
No other details are available at the moment.
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Great Lakes Aquarium celebrates otters’ birthday
Otters Agate and Ore turned five years old.
DULUTH, Minn. – The otters Agate and Ore turned five years old this year.
The playful little ladies were given a special treat on Saturday – a birthday “cake” made out of ice and other foods that otters enjoy.
The audience also had the chance to learn a little bit about little animals.
“It’s a great event for both our members, who are very familiar with Agate and Orr, that see them on a pretty regular basis,” Great Lakes Aquarium’s Alexis Berke said. “And also community members that might not visit the aquarium quite as often, to come and have a special celebration, learn more about otters and visit more of the exhibits we have here.”
Agate and Ore were rescued and brought to Duluth after breaking into a craw fish farm in Louisiana, four years ago.
× Person fatally shot on Indy’s northeast side
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Police are investigating a fatal shooting on the northeast side of Indianapolis.
IMPD officers were called to the scene in the 7100 block of Kingswood Ct. shortly after 10:15 p.m. Monday.
There appears to be one victim at this time.
This story is developing and will be updated as more information becomes available.
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Sat July 22: 2017 African Cultural Festival (noon – 10:00 pm) Brown Deer Park (7835 N. Green Bay Road, Milwaukee) Picnic Areas 2,3,4 &5
Featuring African Music, Drumming, Dancing, Poetry, Delicious Ethnic Food, Soccer games, Cultural education, and Children activities.
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Five people have died after a small aircraft crashed into a supermarket in the town of Tires, just west of Lisbon.
Portuguese media say the victims were the pilot, three passengers and a lorry driver, whose vehicle was hit. Three of the dead were French citizens and one Swiss, reports said.
The European Parliament vote on partnership agreement with Armenia is another important step in making it fully ratified, Armenian Foreign Minister Zohrab Mnatsakanyan said in a Twitter post.
The Foreign Minister thanked the seven states that have ratified the agreement by now.
“Hope to have more good news from other parliaments. CEPA is in provisional application since June 1,” Minister Mnatsakanyan added.
#EuropeanParliament (@Europarl_EN) vote today another important step in making #CEPA fully ratified. Also thanks to seven states that have ratified by now. Hope to have more good news from other parliaments. CEPA is in provisional application since June 1. pic.twitter.com/0LvrpxwveC — Zohrab Mnatsakanyan (@ZMnatsakanyan) July 4, 2018
Members of the European Parliament voted 573 to 50 today to with 45 abstentions to give consent to the EU-Armenia Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement.
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday exempted the categories of disabled persons from standing during national anthem before screening of a film.
In its earlier order, the apex court had ordered that every person has to stand during the screening of national anthem.
The court also issued notice to the Centre on the plea seeking Vande Mataram essential for all educational institution.
The Centre has been given a time period of 4 weeks to revert. The next date of hearing in the matter is on August 23.
The Union of India (UOI) is to consider not making it mandatory for people people suffering from cerebral palsy, Parkinson disease, muscular dystrophy and other categories of disability to get up during the national anthem before the screening of film.
PUEBLO, Colo. — Authorities are investigating the death of a man who had been acting erratically before he was arrested in southern Colorado.
Police say the unidentified man was walking back and forth across Interstate 25 in Pueblo on Sunday afternoon.
They say they were eventually able to get him off the highway but then he struggled with police. They say officers used a stun gun on him but he continued to resist.
After they were able to handcuff him, the man was taken to the hospital where he died.
The Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office is leading the investigation.
Feb 14 Akbank:
* Authorizes the general directorate to issue up to a total of 1 billion euro ($1.06 billion) or equivalent mortgage covered bonds
* Says to issue mortgage covered bonds without public offering, outside Turkey, within 1 year period and subject to favorable market conditions Source text for Eikon:
Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9429 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
TAKING RENT-SEEKING TO THE NEXT LEVEL: Cosmetology Board Investigates Student for Giving Free Haircuts to Homeless People.
The Arizona State Board of Cosmetology is investigating Juan Carlos Montesdeoca after receiving complaints that he was cutting hair without a license, Tucson News Now reported Monday. According to the complaint, which Montesdeoca shared with the TV station, the board received an anonymous complaint alleging that Montesdeoca was “requesting local businesses and local stylists to help out with free haircuts (unlicensed individuals) to the homeless.”
Montesdeoca gave the free haircuts on January 28 at the library in downtown Tucson. He organized the event through a Facebook group and solicited help from volunteers. He did it “out of the kindness of my heart,” and in memory of his mother, who loved her hair, he told Tucson News Now.
But he forgot to get permission from the state—or, rather, from the cosmetologists who apparently view his act of charity as a form of unwanted competition.
April 24 (Reuters) - Drug developer Biogen Inc reported a 57 percent jump in quarterly profit on Tuesday, helped by higher sales of its spinal muscular atrophy drug, Spinraza.
Net income attributable to shareholders rose to $1.17 billion in the first quarter ended March 31, or $5.54 per share, from $747.6 million or $3.46 a share, a year earlier.
Revenue rose to $3.13 billion from $2.81 billion. (Reporting by Mrinalini Krothapalli; Editing by Amrutha Gayathri)
0:33 Fresno police arrest two after string of armed robberies Pause
2:35 Saburo Masada visits site of his internment for first time since 1942
0:57 Protesters target Mayor Brand's refusal to designate Fresno a sanctuary city
1:17 Westminster Dog Show features new breeds
0:34 Watch as Joel, a St. Bernard from Fresno, wins his breed competition at Westminster dog show
0:37 Fresno River surges after rainfall in Oakhurst
0:39 A solemn souvenir of imprisonment in their own country
2:15 Central High seniors set goal for Leukemia and Lymphoma Society challenge
1:12 Historic parallels between Japanese American and Muslim communities
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Jazz recorded a scintillating 113-96 over Thunder last night in Game 4 of the playoffs.
But Jazz forward Crowder was ejected in the fourth quarter after elbowed Thunder center Steven Adams in the face.
Russell Westbrook had fouled Crowder before the scuffle with Adams.
Crowder had the ball and was drilling up the court before Westbrook tried to steal the ball.
The Rutherford Institute in Albemarle County is hosting a public conversation on free speech following last summer's Unite the Right Rally.
On Wednesday, first amendment lawyers John Whitehead and Nadine Strossen will debate the tensions surrounding the first amendment.
The event will be held in the Rotunda at the University of Virginia.
Whitehead says free speech can sometimes get out of hand and that there needs to be a better balance.
"What we're saying is ‘let's just join together as people in this country and promote thinking, democracy, and debate. Let's stop yelling at each other,’" Whitehead said.
The event kicks off at 12:30 p.m. and is free to the public. However, you must register in advance to attend, which can be done so here.
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The shadow of Charles de Gaulle stalks the French election
An organization representing Kansas' local governments plans to push for legislation that would allow greater flexibility in boosting property taxes without first seeking voter blessings for them. The League of Kansas Municipalities said it supports amending a 2015 "property tax lid" law that generally requires cities and counties to seek voter approval before they can adopt a budget that increases the spending of property tax revenues beyond a five-year average rate of inflation, the Lawrence Journal-World reported .
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Tuesday 02-14-17 Jackson Browne – Runnin’ on Empty
Jackson Browne was born in Germany where his dad was stationed. When he was 3 years old the family moved to Los Angeles where Jackson grew up. He graduated High School in 1966 and joined The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. He left NGDB after a few months, moved to Greenwich Village, New York and became a staff song writer for Elektra Records. In 68 he moved back to California where he met future Eagle Glenn Frey. In 1971 Jackson signed a record deal with Asylum Records and put out his first album in 72. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on March 14, 2004 by Bruce Springsteen.
In this April 5, 2017 photo, people walk on El Conde street in the Colonial Zone of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Santo Domingo, Latin America's oldest colonial city is aiming for a rebound, pouring millions into renovating centuries-old buildings in hopes of getting more of the Dominican Republic's five million tourists a year to spend more time in Santo Domingo's historic center.
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April 24 (Reuters) - Paccar Inc:
* PACCAR ACHIEVES RECORD QUARTERLY REVENUES AND EXCELLENT PROFITS
* Q1 SALES $5.65 BILLION VERSUS I/B/E/S VIEW $5.05 BILLION
* Q1 EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW $1.31 — THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S
* INCREASED ESTIMATE OF 2018 CLASS 8 TRUCK INDUSTRY RETAIL SALES FOR THE U.S. AND CANADA TO A RANGE OF 265,000-285,000 VEHICLES
* PACCAR - IN 2018, CAPEX OF $425-$475 MILLION AND RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT EXPENSES OF $300-$320 MILLION TARGETED FOR NEW TRUCK MODELS, OTHERS
* Q1 2018 U.S. AND CANADA CLASS 8 TRUCK INDUSTRY ORDERS WERE MORE THAN DOUBLE SAME PERIOD LAST YEAR
* “TRUCK MARKET REFLECTS STRONG ECONOMY AND EXCELLENT FREIGHT DEMAND” Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
"Conscience clear, always," Ronaldo told reporters at Lisbon airport as he and his Portuguese teammates prepared to fly out to the Confederations Cup in Russia.
The 32-year-old Ronaldo – the world's highest paid athlete according to Forbes magazine – follows in the footsteps of Barcelona forward and Argentina star Lionel Messi, who was found guilty of the same offense last year, although the sums involved were allegedly smaller.
If he too is put on trial and found guilty, he risks "a fine of at least 28 million" euros and could potentially be jailed for more than three years, according to the Gestha union of experts at Spain's Inland Revenue.
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Sunday, February 26
Doors 6:30PM / Show 7:30PM
The Pabst Theater
From the extraordinary opening sounds of Led Zeppelin’s ‘Whole Lotta Love’ to Queen’s powerhouse anthem ‘I Want It All’ via AC/DC’s ‘Highway To Hell’ and everything in between, this show will rock you to your core … Classic Rock doesn’t get any better than this! A virtuoso band of the finest musicians on the planet will take you on a two and a half hour foot-stomping ride featuring the music of The Who, Led Zeppelin, ELO, Bruce Springsteen, ZZ Top, Van Halen, AC/DC, Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Eagles, Eric Clapton, Queen, & much, much more!
Exhilarating and entrancing in equal measure, with a climax to the show that is not to be missed…a gem of a rock show.
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PLANTATION, FLA. (WSVN) - A chain-reaction crash involving six vehicles sent nine people to the hospital and closed several lanes along State Road 7 in Plantation.
Plantation Police and Fire Rescue are on the scene of the crash along the southbound lanes of the roadway, just north of Broward Boulevard, Monday afternoon.
All but one lane is open to traffic. Officials advised motorists to avoid the area and seek alternate routes.
7Skyforce HD hovered above the scene as a tow truck driver prepared to take away some of the vehicles involved in the crash.
Officials have transported the injured to a nearby hospital.
Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.
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Nydia Carrillo-Maldonado was the owner of Little Bears Beginnings Daycare in Stamford, Conn., where a 2-month-old toddler died. Nydia Carrillo-Maldonado was the owner of Little Bears Beginnings Daycare in Stamford, Conn., where a 2-month-old toddler died.
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Alpine skiing-Former Olympic champion Vuarnet dies - report
PARIS, Jan 2 (Reuters) - Former Olympic downhill skiing champion Jean Vuarnet has died aged 83, French local newspaper Le Dauphine Libere reported on Monday.
Vuarnet, who won a gold medal at the 1960 Olympics, died of a stroke in Sallanches in the French Alps, the newspaper said.
He invented the aerodynamic 'egg position' used by ski racers and worked with optician Roger Pouilloux on the Skilynx lens that allowed enhanced perception of contrasts in white-out conditions, launching the Vuarnet sunglasses brand made popular by celebrities such as Miles Davis and Mick Jagger.
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State Forest rangers recently rescued a hunter who was “unresponsive on narcotics” in Central New York, along with a hiker who possibly suffered a dislocated shoulder in the Adirondacks.
The following incidents occurred between Dec. 8-9. All specifics were supplied by the state Department of Environmental Conservation. The photo above is of Wright Peak in the Adirondacks.
Attys In SeaWorld Ad Row Slammed For ‘Lack Of Civility’
Law360, San Francisco (February 2, 2018, 8:52 PM EST) -- A California federal judge on Friday chastised counsel for both parties in a suit brought by consumers accusing SeaWorld Entertainment Inc. of lying about the health and treatment of its orcas to induce them into purchasing tickets and merchandise, saying there has been an “utter lack of civility exercised among counsel.”
U.S. District Judge Jeffrey S. White reprimanded counsel for including ad hominem attacks against each other in their briefs. The judge said the local rules try to stem this kind of behavior, which he said...
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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (AP) — Macon Brock, a retailer who co-founded the Dollar Tree chain of discount stores that grew into a Fortune 500 company, has died. He was 75.
News outlets report Brock died Saturday at his home in Virginia Beach. His wife said he died of complications from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a lung disease.
Brock was born and raised in Norfolk. In 1986, he and two others opened five stores called “Only $1.00” after having success in the retail toy business.
The Chesapeake-based company changed its name to Dollar Tree in 1993.
Brock and his wife made donations to colleges across Virginia, and he served as chairman of Randolph-Macon College’s Board of Trustees for 10 years.
He also provided significant support to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation.
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A cat and her newborn kittens have been rescued from a South Shields house fire
Lola the cat, and her six new-born kittens were rescued on Monday after a kitchen fire broke out at their home in Priestley Court.
Firefighters arrived shortly after the fire started at 7.30pm and rescued Lola, her day-old kittens, another cat called Delilah and their owner from inside the house.
The cause of the fire is thought to have been accidental and was swiftly extinguished.
Mother and babies are said to be doing well.
BEIRUT (Reuters) - The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights war monitoring group said on Wednesday that Russian air strikes had targeted southwest Syria for the first time in four days, hitting the rebel-held towns of Tafas and Saida.
Earlier on Wednesday a rebel spokesman said talks between insurgents and Russia to stop fighting in the southwest had failed after a government offensive there.
Two people died Friday afternoon in Jones County when their car was hit by an 18-wheeler.
According to The Mississippi Highway Patrol, Helen Welborn, 80, and Sheila Rawles, 59, both of Laurel, were killed about 4:50 p.m. when their Ford Taurus was struck by the 18-wheeler at the intersection of Highway 15 and Lower Myrick Road.
The driver of the 18 wheeler did not sustain any injuries in the crash.
The accident is still being investigated.
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The Albany Housing Authority hopes to have a new CEO in place by the end of the month.
Do you have confidence, are you well-spoken and care about your Island and its affairs?
Do you believe you could make a difference in the lives of the community?
If you’ve answered yes to all 3 questions then we would be delighted to hear from you
Saint FM Community Radio is seeking to employ a full-time producer/administrative support as soon as possible, we are a registered company, led by three directors, staff, and 35+ voluntary presenters, our principle funder is Lord Michael Ashcroft KCMG
The Island is going through many changes It’s a great time to become involved with change through media; this is a golden opportunity for anyone considering entering the world of broadcasting.
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3:37 President Obama's final 2016 press conference Pause
1:33 Myrtle Beach weather forecast for 1.1
0:51 One suspect detained, one at large after incident at Broadway at the Beach
2:38 Holly Nygaard of the BeachHouse Bar & Grill talks True Romance, tasers and Trump | Hot Pour
1:07 The week ahead for the Myrtle Beach area: Jan. 1-8
1:10 Hundreds charge into the Atlantic at annual Polar Bear Plunge
0:09 A beautiful picture at sunset of a recent fishing trip
2:42 How to keep your Christmas tree from turning into a tragedy
1:26 Brad Redding golf tip (Dec. 27, 2016)
March 30 Marvipol SA:
* Reported on Wednesday FY revenue ​of 657.6 million zlotys ($167.01 million)versus adjusted revenue 413.8 million​ zlotys a year ago
* FY net profit was 46.7 million zlotys versus ​adjusted net profit 25.0 million zlotys a year ago
* Aims to increase sales in 2017 by at least several percent
* Plans to invest in the development of the Jaguar Land Rover dealership in Poland
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London Grammar are set to play next year's instalment of award-winning Romanian festival Electric Castle.
Set in the grounds of an actual Transylvanian castle, Electric Castle is packed to the ramparts with musical excellence at an affordable price.
Early bird four day tickets start at £72, with the festival continuing to attract internationally renowned artists.
London Grammar will play Electric Castle 2018, with the eclectic line up also boasting Damian Marley, Wolf Alice, and The Horrors.
With stage takeovers from the likes of Elrow and Hospitality, the festival will also showcase London Electricity, High Contrast, Krakota & Makoto, MC Dynamite and Ruthless MC.
Tickets are on sale now.
Electric Castle runs between July 18th - 22nd.
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Petty Officer Third Class Julio Vasallogonzalez from Miami receives a certificate of advancement from Capt. Mark Melson, commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) during a promotion ceremony on the ship’s mess decks. Makin Island is deployed with the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group to support maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. Fifth Fleet area of operations.
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Fans of both Cheetos and macaroni and cheese are in luck: Newly available from Frito-Lay are Mac n' Cheetos, said to be a combination of Cheetos flavor on the outside and mac-and-cheese on the inside. The frozen snacks prepare in minutes via conventional oven or toaster oven. Mac n' Cheetos comes in two varieties: Mac n' Cheetos Creamy Cheddar Mac & Cheese and Mac n' Cheetos Flamin' Hot Mac & Cheese Snacks. They retail for a suggested $4.98 per 14.4-ounce box.
BROOKLINE, Mass. — Residents of a Boston suburb have voted to rename the elementary school once attended by John F. Kennedy because it was named for a former slave owner.
Town meeting members in Brookline voted Tuesday 171-19 to change the name of the Edward Devotion School.
It will be known as the Coolidge Corner School, after its neighbourhood, until a new name can be approved at next spring’s town meeting.
Deborah Brown, who proposed the change, said, “No child should have to walk into a school named for someone who enslaved people.”
Opponents called the name change an empty gesture that doesn’t address racism’s underlying causes.
Devotion, who died in 1744, left money to the town on the condition it is used for a school.
The future president attended from kindergarten through third grade.
Just months ago, Broadway star Anthony Rapp started a media frenzy when he came forward about being sexually assaulted by Kevin Spacey after a party when he was just 14. Now he's looking back on his decision to reveal that information and reflecting on the support he's received since then.
Watch what he has to say on a recent episode of The Talk below!
Anthony Rapp is best known for originating the role of Mark is Rent - a role he recreated for the feature film adaptation. He also appeared on Broadway in You're A Good Man Charlie Brown and If/Then. Rapp is currently appearing as Paul Stamets in Star Trek: Discovery.
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​ Vital's Take: Bad news, Chase Sexton will sit out this coming weekend's Minneapolis Supercross. The good news is that he hopes to be ready in time for Atlanta Supercross.
Unfortunately I will not be lining up this weekend for the first round of east coast in Minneapolis. I'm doing everything in my power to be 100% ready for Atlanta in 2 weeks! I will keep you guys posted! Thanks for being patient!!!
Florida man guilty of impersonating Saudi royal member
MIAMI (AP) — A Florida man has pleaded guilty to impersonating a member of Saudi Arabia's royal family to orchestrate several fraud schemes involving theft of millions of dollars.
Miami federal prosecutors said in a news release Tuesday that 47-year-old Anthony Gignac admitted using various aliases making it appear he was a Saudi royal and even drove a Ferrari with diplomatic license plates. Prosecutors say he faces a lengthy prison sentence after pleading guilty last week.
Authorities say Gignac and others used the fake Saudi royal identity to persuade investors to put up millions of dollars for purported business opportunities that didn't exist. Gignac also attempted to use his false identity to buy a Miami hotel and had the nameplate "Sultan" on his condominium's front door.
Sentencing is set for Aug. 7.
IBEDC issues pre-paid meters to customers as ordered by NERC
The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company, on Wednesday, has said that it has issued prepaid meters to its Maximum Demand customers as directed by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission. According to a statement released by NERC, earlier in the week, maximum demand electricity customers are those connected to the 11KV lines and are mostly with their …
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Prime Minister Hun Sen on Tuesday morning said that the army is not the masters of the people but is a faithful servant of the people.
“Soldiers are descendants of the people and are born from the people, so everything must be done in accordance with the interests of the people. The army is not the ruler of the people but the army is the faithful servants of our people,” said the premier.
In order to maintain the support from the people, PM Hun Sen reminded the army to jointly continue to apply the principles and policies of the “people’s national security” and serve the interests of the people.
He also highly valued the Khmer people who strongly supported the Cambodian army, especially during the period of conflict with neighboring countries.
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The Scranton Chapter of the PIAA Officials are having a fundraiser for Marty Boyer, a wrestling and football official who is battling Cancer. The benefit will take place at the Clarks Summit Fire Company, Saturday March 24 from 24. Tickets are $25, and include food and drink. There will be a silent auction for sports memorabilia.
Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins and Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas discuss their new album and how they continue to make music after Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes' death.
Eight years ago, Haiti suffered a catastrophic earthquake that killed hundreds of thousands and left millions homeless. While the 2010 disaster has faded from the world’s memory, the focus remains crystal clear for at least one Coast church and the mission it supports.
A man who slashed Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies with a knife was shot and killed Sunday in Artesia, the department said.
The shooting occurred at 9:26 p.m. in the 11900 block of Droxford Street in Artesia, according to a press statement.
Deputies were responding to a report of a suspicious person looking into parked vehicles, parking his SUV on a resident’s lawn and fighting with an unknown man.
A fight occurred when two Lakewood Station deputies encountered the suspect. The deputies used a Taser during the confrontation, but it was ineffective, the department said.
During the fight, the suspect pulled out a knife and cut the two deputies on their hands. Then, a deputy shot the man in his torso.
The man, 49, was transported to a local hospital, where he later died. His name has not been released by the Sheriff’s Department.
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Sindh Inspector General (IG) Allah Dino Khawaja’s forced leave is due to end on January 2. According to details, he will be resuming his duties from January 3.
AD Khawaja was sent on forced leave on December 19 after which the responsibilities of Sindh IGwere handed over to Additional IG Mushtaq Mehar.
Maureen S. Groballi, 72, of Monroe, retired from the USPS, wife of Gurtali I. Groballi, died Aug. 10, at Bridgeport Hospital.
Besides her husband, survivors include daughter, Gwen Rice, son, Kelli, his wife, Jennifer, granddaughters, Skye and Star (Shelton), brothers and sister, Stephen Siksay (Vienna, Va.), LeRoy Siksay (Seymour), Lorraine Godfrey (Ansonia), Richard Siksay, Jr. (Stratford), and many nieces and nephews.
Also predeceased by grandson, Sean Rice, parents, Mary and Richard Siksay, sisters, Mary Siksay and Judith Santone.
Visiting hours: Monday, Aug. 14, 4-7 p.m., Spadaccino and Leo P Gallagher & Son Community Funeral Home, 315 Monroe Turnpike, Monroe. Graveside service: Tuesday, Aug. 15, 10 a.m., St. John’s, 500 Moose Hill Road, Monroe.
Memorial contributions: St. Peter’s Playground Fund, 175 Old Tannery Rd, Monroe, CT.
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MOSCOW : Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has ordered the Energy Ministry to negotiate a three-year deal with Pakistan on liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports, said a statement Friday. The order, published on the cabinet’s website, authorises talks "with Pakistan with participation of Russian Foreign Ministry and the signing of an agreement upon reaching consensus." An appendix stipulates that the arrangement will be valid for three years and extends automatically for another three years after the initial period expires.
Earlier this year, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the trade turnover between Russia and Pakistan has slightly increased and that the two countries have great potential for economic cooperation.–Monitoring Desk
Nine of out of ten Brits are HAPPIER from Parkruns
The Parkrun is now a nationwide phenomenon in which up to 120,000 people a week run as fast or as slow as they like across five kilometres of countryside or parkland.
And while the fitness benefits are obvious, a vast majority are also experiences a feel good factor which includes higher levels of confidence, motivation and body image, said the university research.
Unlike more serious events, such as the marathon, many of those who take part link up with others via social networks, including the Strava exercise app for instance, which makes it more of a fun run.
Yet the study by Glasgow Caledonian University also found that many of those who try a weekend Parkrun go on to do more exercise during the week as well.
As it speeds through the metro New Orleans area, Tropical Storm Nate -- expected to be a hurricane before it makes landfall -- is forecast to drop up to 4 inches of rain, according to the National Hurricane Center. Parts of Plaquemines Parish could get between four to six inches of rainfall.
Higher isolated amounts could occur, but the relatively low expected rainfall total is good news for a city that's spent the summer dealing with concerns about the drainage capacity of its pump system.
The storm is currently south of Cancun with wind gusts of up to 65 mph. Nate is moving north toward the Yucatan Channel at about 21 mph, according to the National Hurricane Center's 1 p.m. update. The storm is expected to make landfall along the Gulf Coast Saturday night.
The fast pace of the storm will likely mean less rain for the region, according to WBRZ meteorologist, Josh Eachus. "While some downpours may occur, won't be enough time for big rainfall totals," he wrote in a tweet Friday afternoon.
If you're a fan of eating at Torchy's Tacos, we have two words for you: Free. Food.The chain is opening its second location in Katy today, but you can join the fun before opening day.On March 12, the public was invited to a preview event with free food.If you missed that, you can still head out to Torchy's for opening day.You'll be entered into a raffle to win free tacos for one year.The new restaurant, located at 19111 Katy Freeway in the Katy Green Shopping Center, will open its doors on today at 7 a.m.You'll also be able to try the Taco of the Month.For March, it's the Roscoe taco, a flour tortilla with crispy waffle, fried egg, fried chicken and bacon.
ROANOKE, Va. - The Mill Mountain Zoo is celebrating the Fourth of July by offering visitors 50 percent off admissions on Wednesday.
Admission prices are normally $9 for adults, $8.25 for seniors, and $7 for children 3-11. Children 2 and under are free.
The zoo has 160 animals and attracts 50,000 visitors every year. It also serves 15,000 school children every year on-site through outreach activities.
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Proposed new citizenship laws might have sparked heated debate in Canberra, but for some in the refugee community it's a blow to their confidence in becoming Australians.
Refugees applying for citizenship are concerned about passing the stricter English language test and believe it should be phased in over several years.
Some immigration legal experts agree and also question the true motives behind the proposed legislation.
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Pineapples have been banned from this year's Reading and Leeds Festivals. The fruit appears on a list of barred items including weapons, drones and fireworks.
They will not be allowed into either the arena or the campsite when the music event takes place later this month.
It is thought to be because organisers are worried that fans of indie rock band Glass Animals could take pineapples to see them perform.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - A 16-year-old girl was injured in a drive-by shooting in Nashville Sunday afternoon.
The shooting happened around 2:30 p.m. Sunday at a home on Barbara Lynn Way.
Officers say the teen was sitting on the front porch of her home and her brother was in the front yard when a silver Nissan sedan pulled up and fired several shots.
The teen was taken to Vanderbilt Children's Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries.
Police believe her brother was the gunman's intended target.
Minkah Fitzpatrick (29) from Alabama, here in the Peach Bowl two seasons ago against Washington, is the best cornerback in this NFL draft. David Goldman The Associated Press
Houston weather: Here’s when you can expect an end to the gloom
Cold, wet, gloomy weather is on tap for your Saturday.
The highs for the day are expected in the low to mid 50s with periods of showers throughout the day, according to the National Weather Service.
Precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch are possible. You'll want to keep an umbrella handy as you go about your day.
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But your entire weekend isn't ruined. Go ahead and keep your Super Bowl plans because a mostly sunny Sunday is on tap. With highs in the low 70s.
It's only a brief reprieve. Cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms are expected through most of your work week.
EastEnders viewers still reeling from last night's cliffhanger can take some solace from some newly released footage of the Mitchell sisters.
As fans know, Ronnie and Roxy came to a fatal end thanks to a shock drowning, but it seems that this wasn't the only plotline possibility in consideration.
Thanks to a five-second video released on Snapchat, we can see that scenes were filmed of Ronnie finding Roxy dead on what looks like a pool table, presumably from a drugs overdose.
We then seeing the bride breaking down at the hospital as she grieves for the loss of her sister.
So, in some alternative universe, Ronnie (Samantha Womack) is still in the land of the living, while only Roxy (Rita Simons) got killed off.
So, what do you reckon? Better than the swimming pool tragedy? Or not as dramatic?
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After the Subway restaurant on South Carrollton was robbed on Saturday morning, investigators have obtained surveillance photos of a suspect and are hoping the public can help identify him, New Orleans police said.
The suspect entered the Subway in the 3500 block of South Carrollton shortly before 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 26, with a black shirt wrapped around his face, according to NOPD reports on the case.
“The subject then ran behind the counter, choked the manager and demanded that the manager open the register till drawer,” the report states. “The manager complied and the subject fled the location with cash from the register.”
Further details were not immediately available. Anyone with information is urged to call the NOPD Second District station at 658-6020 to speak to a detective, or CrimeStoppers at 822-1111 to leave an anonymous tip that could be eligible for a cash reward.
Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility cited internal Forest Service documents in its critique of Tongass management. The national forest includes most of Southeast Alaska.
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DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) – Check your pockets and drawers: Time is running out on a $100,000 Powerball prize.
The ticket expires at 4:45 p.m. Monday. It was sold at a BP gas station in Dearborn for the game on June 18, 2016.
Anyone who believes they have the ticket can call the Michigan Lottery at (517) 373-1237.
If the ticket doesn’t turn up, the money will go into the state’s school aid fund. In May, a $105,000 Fantasy 5 jackpot went unclaimed.
SALT LAKE COUNTY, Utah — Utah Highway Patrol says buckling up saved lives Sunday after a truck towing a fifth-wheel travel trailer as well as a boat rolled in Parleys Canyon.
According to UHP, the crash occurred around 5:45 p.m. on westbound I-80 near milepost 138 as a Dodge Ram 3500 was towing a fifth-wheel travel trailer along with a boat.
Police say that as the truck began its descent from Parleys Summit, the boat trailer began to sway. The driver attempted to correct the sway, but the swaying intensified and the truck ultimately went off the road to the left and struck the median before rolling.
The truck and trailer rolled and the truck came to rest on its side while the boat trailer was disconnected and slid left into the median.
All six occupants of the vehicle were properly restrained. Five occupants suffered minor injuries or no injuries at all. The sixth occupant, a 6-year-old boy, suffered a broken arm.
“Buckling up truly saved lives today,” UHP stated at the conclusion of the press release.
The IndyCar race at the Indy 500 is just a small piece of race weekend at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Daily concerts, fan experiences, historic cars on track, parades, presentations and an hours-long opening ceremony are all part of the mix. And that doesn't even address the rest of the races and happenings throughout the month of May. Here's a look at some of the goings on at the track for race weekend.
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Firefighters are battling a blaze at a building site close the A13 this afternoon (April 24).
Four fire engines and 21 officers have been dispatched to the site in Breach Lane, Dagenham.
The cause of the fire is not yet known at this time.
No estimate has been given by London Fire Brigade as to when firefighters will be able to extinguish the fire.
A spokesman for the force took to Twitter to state that more information will be released as the situation progresses.
The building site is close to the A13 and Dagenham Dock train station.
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Small surgery, big reward
Dr Ashish Agar, Glen Burgess, Beryl Thomas, and Dr Andre Nel just before preparing for Beryl’s eye surgery. PICTURE: Kara de Groot Dr Ashish Agar, Glen Burgess, Beryl Thomas, and Dr Andre Nel just before preparing for Beryl’s eye surgery. PICTURE: Kara de Groot
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For the first time, four Broken Hill residents have had a specific eye surgery at the Broken Hill Hospital rather than having to travel to Adelaide or further.
Dr Ashish Agar visited the city yesterday to perform ‘minimally invasive glaucoma surgery’ (MIGS). This had not been done outside of a major city before.
“Glaucoma’s the number one cause of irreversible blindness in Australia so it’s a very big issue, and until now we’ve had limited options to treat many of the patients suffering from it,” Dr Agar said.
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The Catalan government has submitted to the regional parliament the final results of a disputed referendum on secession from Spain, a necessary step before declaring independence as separatist politicians have promised.
Spain’s central authorities have deemed the referendum illegal and a constitutional court suspended it.
The final numbers confirm earlier results showing 90% of votes in favour of independence.
The regional government said 2.28 million Catalans voted, 43% of eligible voters.
The No side received some 8% of the votes.
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Separatist Catalan president Carles Puigdemont will address the regional government on Tuesday to “report on the current political situation”.
It was unclear if he or other separatist politicians would use the meeting to introduce a vote on declaring secession.
NEW YORK, Feb. 2 (Xinhua) — Major U.S. stock indices posted their worst one-day performance in years on Friday as investors grew more concerned about rising interest rates while digesting mixed quarterly corporate earnings reports. The Dow Jones …
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FLORIDA — A woman shaving her legs at a public pool in Florida has taken the internet by storm.
According to Fox News, the video was uploaded to Reddit on Monday where it received more than 55,000 upvotes and 1,600 comments.
In the video, you see a woman shaving her legs with numerous people in the pool.
Some social media users didn’t hold back their thoughts.
“Yeah I used to work at a public pool and for whatever reason they attract the worst of humanity. I would never swim in a public pool after that experience.”
“I will never swim in a public pool.”
“Public pools, or rather the people in them, are the reason I bought a pool.”
“It’s amazing how little she cares about the people around her, but still feels the need to shave her legs.”
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During Tuesday’s Tuscaloosa City Finance Committee meeting, City Leaders discussed purchasing a portion of Patriot Parkway off Highway 69.
It currently is privately owned.
It will cost the city $1.8 million to purchase.
it will then become city property.
This will allow the proposed 42,000 square foot Neighborhood Walmart.
It will include a Deli, Bakery, Produce Department and Pharmacy with an exterior gas station out front.
In July 2016, the city annexed nearly 6 acres of property at the corner of Highway 69 South and Patriot Parkway.
Finance Chairwoman Cynthia Almond says there’s more discussions are still ahead.
“As well as further discussed whether there should be a time limit on the sellers ability to annex in the future” says Almond.
The city will vote next Tuesday on the purchase of the road.
The Amarillo Local Government Corporation and the Amarillo City Council are inviting Amarillo residents to attend a community open house to discuss the Multi-Purpose Event Venue progress.
The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, August 15 at 1:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 509 S.E. 7th Ave.
The design architects and city staff will present all MPEV design concepts that have been prepared, and would like to hear thoughts and ideas from attendees.
This information will also be shared at the regularly scheduled City Council Meeting that evening at 5:00 p.m.
If you want to give the city feedback on what MPEV design you prefer, you can take their poll here.
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Asset declaration: Saraki knows fate today
The Code of Conduct Tribunal in Abuja will today, Wednesday, give its verdict on the no-case submission filed by the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, to challenge his ongoing trial on the amended 18 charges of false declaration and other related offences. Recall that the Danladi Umar-led two-man panel of the CCT had reserved its ruling […]
Asset declaration: Saraki knows fate today
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GRAND PRAIRIE - Grand Grairie police are searching for suspects who are stealing purses at a retail center specifically targeting Asian women.
There have been at least two purse snatchings in the span of a week in the parking lot of Asia Times Square.
the men have also used the victim`s credit card in fort worth. .
the suspects are believed to have committed multiple thefts in arlington and irving.
They are driving a dark Chrysler 300.
Anyone with information can anonymously contact Crime Stoppers by calling (972) 988-8477.
According to a recent survey from the American Hotel & Lodging Association, 51 percent of hotels in the United States allow pets. While most people who travel with their furry friends are careful to keep them safe and sound in the hotel room throughout their trip, there are always possible complications. As such, it’s imperative that hoteliers at pet-friendly properties take a few extra steps to ensure the safety of guests and animals. These steps may include having a contact number for human guests, in case there’s an issue with a pet while its owner isn’t at the hotel, as well as making pet-focused amenities available. Read more about how to run a pet-friendly hotel here.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Volkswagen AG:
* German passenger car registrations up 12 percent in January, to 269,400 vehicles - VDA Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
BUFFALO, NY - Buffalo Police and Buffalo Fire were called out to Babeville Records on Delaware Ave. near Tupper during the lunch hour Wednesday.
Battalion Chief Mark Hillery said a passerby noticed, what they thought, might be a hazardous substance spilling out of two broken balloons against the building's front stairs.
After highly sensitive and sophisticated equipment on scene could not determine what it was, Hillery said that left them to determine what it was not and that was that the substance was not hazardous. He suspects it may be flour or possibly even white sand and said it would be taken back to a lab for further testing.
The area around Babeville was closed down while the incident was in progress, but has since been re-opened.
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Over a million people visit China's largest waterfall on National Day
Anshun, Guizhou: Most of the Chinese people turned to various amazing tourist destinations for sight-seeing to enjoy the holidays for their national day celebrations.
More than a million people visited China's largest waterfall, named Huanggousho Waterfall, on to enjoy a beautiful and awesome view.
Offering a calm and serene view, China's largest waterfall attracts tourists from around the world.
However, the number of people coming here on a special occasion is something worth watching.
Sioux City is getting closer to having a green-space park, downtown.
Monday, the city council adopted plans, form of contract, specifications and the cost for the construction of Pearl Street Park.
It will be located across LaunchPAD Children's Museum downtown.
City officials unveiled layouts of the park to residents back in October. At the time, the price tag for the park was set for more than $500,000. It will include a human sundial, artful crosswalks and a playground.
Architects plan to break ground in the spring, The park should open by September 30th.
The Dow logo is seen on a building in downtown Midland, Michigan, in this May 14, 2015 file photograph. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook
BEIJING China has conditionally approved the proposed merger between Dow Chemical Co (DOW.N) and Dupont (DD.N), the country's Commerce Ministry said on Tuesday, a step forward for the deal whose closing has been repeatedly delayed by regulatory hurdles.
The merger was approved by EU antitrust regulators in March on the condition the companies divest assets and research and development facilities.
Regulators in the United States, Brazil, Australia and Canada are yet to clear the deal.
China's conditions for approval include divesting Dupont's research and development department as well as assets related to pesticides and herbicides used in rice, such as metsulfuron-methyl, azimsulfuron, cyantraniliprole and chlorantraniliprole and indoxacarb, the ministry said in a statement.
(Reporting by Beijing Monitoring Desk; Editing by Christian Schmollinger and Muralikumar Anantharaman)
Wanda Sue Wilford, 77, of Bonifay, died Tuesday, October 03, 2017.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, October 06, 2017, at Sims Funeral Home with the Rev. Mitchell Johnson officiating. Interment will follow at Bonifay Cemetery with Sims Funeral Home directing.
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) — Blake Griffin admits he was shocked by the trade that sent him from the Los Angeles Clippers to Detroit. The star forward says he wants to be with a team that wants him.
Griffin, Brice Johnson and Willie Reed were introduced Wednesday by the Pistons, who acquired the trio earlier this week in a blockbuster deal with the Clippers. They should be available to play Thursday night when Detroit hosts the Memphis Grizzlies.
The Pistons sent Tobias Harris, Avery Bradley, Boban Marjanovic and two draft picks to the Clippers. The deal came seven months after Griffin signed a $171 million, five-year contract to stay with Los Angeles.
Griffin says the Pistons clearly want him, and that's the kind of organization he wants to play for.
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Grand old Stuttafords, once the Harrods of SA, will be shutting up shop on August 1, representing perhaps SA’s largest corporate failure in recent years. The tragedy is that its demise could have been avoided had it not been for the apparent bad blood between the two main shareholders, the Ellerines and the Rubensteins
Three homes will likely need to be demolished after a large fire tore through a new housing development in Scarborough late Tuesday night.
The fire started in a home under construction on Buena Vista Boulevard, near Kennedy Road and Finch Avenue E., shortly before 11 p.m., according to Toronto Fire Services division commander Bob O'Hallarn.
When the call came in, a fire crew was nearby and arrived within two minutes of the initial report. Despite the relatively quick response, the house where the blaze started was fully engulfed with "flames 20 feet above the roof" and the fire had spread to two neighbouring homes, O'Hallarn said.
No one was injured in the blaze, but one home in the area was evacuated as a precaution.
All three affected homes will likely need to be demolished, according to O'Hallarn.
Ontario's Office of the Fire Marshal is probing the circumstances of the fire, as well as Toronto fire investigators.
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Beverly Wood
Beverly Wood 82, of Mt. Pleasant passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2017, at the Great River Klein Center in West Burlington.
Beverly’s family will receive friends on Tuesday from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Murphy Funeral Home in Mt. Pleasant.
Murphy Funeral Home of Mt. Pleasant are handling the arrangements.
MADISON (WKOW) -- Former Vice President Joe Biden stopped by Madison on Sunday.
His stop at the Orpheum Theater was part of a national tour promoting his book. Biden wrote "Promise Me, Dad: A Year of Hope, Hardship, and Purpose" about what it was like to care for his son, and then mourn his death.
Beau Biden, an Iraq War Veteran and Former Attorney General of the State of Delaware died of a brain tumor in 2015.
Two people have been taken to hospital after a two-vehicle crash closed a Fife road.
The incident happened on the B981 near Lochgelly and Cardenden earlier this afternoon.
The road was closed while the vehicles are recovered.
a Police Scotland spokesman said: “We were called to the B981 near the cemetary between Lochgelly and Cardenden at around 2.45pm today, following a collision between a van and a car.
Ambulance services were called to attend.
“Thankfully it would appear that were no serious injuries, however the drivers of both vehicles were taken to Victoria Hospital.
“Recovery has been arranged for the vehicles.”
In a bizarre crash, a car mounted another parked vehicle outside the Hyatt Regency Sydney hotel in Sydney's CBD on Thursday.
A person was trapped after the orange Subaru drove over the top of a Porshe Cayman in Sussex Street about 8.20am, a police spokeswoman said.
A Subaru mounted a Porshe outside the Hyatt Regency Sydney hotel on Sussex Street on Thursday morning. Photo: Supplied
The person was rescued by police, and was not injured.
One of the cars was towed away.
The hotel has been contacted for comment.
MOSCOW, Feb 2 (Reuters) - The Russian central bank said on Friday it expected gross domestic product to grow by between 1.0 percent and 1.5 percent in the first half of 2018. (Reporting by Oksana Kobzeva; writing by Maria Kiselyova; Editing by Christian Lowe)
Heenan leads spending in Democratic primary for US House
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Democrats seeking their party's nomination for Montana's U.S. House seat are spending heavily in the final weeks before the June 5 primary election.
Campaign finance reports show Billings attorney John Heenan spent $444,366 between April 1 and May 16. That's nearly three times what he raised over that period.
Heenan has now loaned a total of $350,000 to his campaign, which has $92,769 in the bank.
Former land trust head Grant Kier was the second-highest spender at nearly $370,000 for the period. He has $168,169 remaining.
Former state lawmaker Kathleen Williams has $90,000 left after spending $118,357. Jared Pettinato was down to $6,900 and John Meyer didn't report raising any money.
Whoever wins the primary will take on Republican U.S. Rep. Greg Gianforte, who has $1.1 million and no primary opponent.
SINGAPORE: A total of 1,108 private home units - excluding executive condominiums (ECs) - were sold last month on the back of more project launches, according to the latest figures from the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) on Tuesday (Aug 15).
The figure is a 35.1 per cent increase from the 820 units sold in June, which saw stronger-than-expected sales despite it being the school holiday period.
Including ECs, property developers sold 2,086 units in July, almost double of June's 1,064 units.
Of the sites launched, Hundred Palms Residences - an EC in Yio Chu Kang - showed the strongest sales by selling all 531 units it launched in the same month. This was followed by Martin Modern in Martin Place, which sold 109 units, and The Santorini in Tampines, which sold 82 units.
Including ECs, developers launched 1,223 units in the last month, compared with just 159 units in June.
Ayoka Lee had 50 points and 15 rebounds as Byron took care of Cannon Falls, 63-31, on Monday.
Tatum Pickar had 13 points to lead the Bombers, who fell to 4-18 on the season.
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According to Wrestling Rumors.net, Rey has said that he would love to return to WWE on a part time basis to finish his career. Would you like to see a AJ Styles vs. Rey Mysterio match? After returning to WWE for one night at the Royal Rumble, Rey Mysterio posted a photo on Instagram of him and AJ Styles teasing a possible match between them in the near future. Here is the photo:According to Wrestling Rumors.net, Rey has said that he would love to return to WWE on a part time basis to finish his career. Would you like to see a AJ Styles vs. Rey Mysterio match?
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In January-April of 2018, Belarus significantly reduced the imports of sunflower oil
In January-April of 2018, Belarus reduced the imports of sunflower oil by more than 30% compared with the figures for the same period last year, reported the National Statistical Committee of the Republic of Belarus.
For the first 4 months of 2018 the country imported nearly 28.8 thsd tonnes of sunflower oil, against 42 thsd tonnes in the same period of 2017.
The growth rates of sunflower seed imports for further processing at Belarusian enterprises since the beginning of the current season, which increased the supply of sunflower oil from domestic companies-producers, became the main reason for reduction of the oil import volumes.
Also, in January-April of 2018 Russia (80% of the general imports) and Ukraine (20%) remained the main suppliers of sunflower oil to Belarus.
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Part of the Owasso Police Department offices will be shut down beginning Monday, March 19th as work crews begin a seven-month project to renovate the building.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Lucky Links Day' game
ROCKY HILL, Conn. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday afternoon's drawing of the Connecticut Lottery's "Lucky Links Day" game were:
01-02-05-08-17-18-20-22
(one, two, five, eight, seventeen, eighteen, twenty, twenty-two)
On Friday the U.S. is set to impose a 25% tariff on $34 billion worth of Chinese imports. And China is expected to strike back with tariffs on a similar amount of U.S. exports. The big question is how far the two countries will go in their dispute over trade.
CHICAGO (AP) — The U.S Army Corps of Engineers are planning to seek bids to restore a patch of rare habitat at a forest preserve district in a southwest suburb of Chicago.
The Lockport Prairie Nature Preserve says it features wet and wet-mesic dolomite prairie, which are among the most critically endangered natural communities on Earth.
The Daily Southtown reports that bids are expected to open Dec. 19, with restoration work possibly beginning this winter. The forest preserve district says crews will remove invasive species, encourage native plant growth and replenish the underground water source. Work would span about five years and cost $2.5 million.
Forest Preserve Chief Ralph Schultz says the Army Corps of Engineers and the forest preserve have been collaborating on a strategy to preserve and enhance Lockport Prairie for more than a decade.
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NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. (WESH)– The search resumed Monday morning for an 8-year-old boy who went missing while swimming in rough surf off New Smyrna Beach while swimming Saturday.
The boy, Hezekiah Hill, was playing in the surf Saturday afternoon when the strong currents pulled him out into deeper water. The boy’s 11-year-old sister tried to rescue him, but was pulled under and had to be rescued by lifeguards.
Hill’s sister was kept overnight at the hospital Saturday for observation but was released.
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FRANKLIN, Tenn. (WKRN) – A registered sex offender was arrested after he allegedly exposed himself to two teens at a Franklin park over the weekend.
Franklin police were called to Pinkerton Park around 4:30 p.m. Saturday after a man, now identified as Mario Buchanan, reportedly exposed himself near the playground while he propositioned the teens.
The 41-year-old man was taken into custody on South Margin Street a short time later after witnesses positively identified him.
Buchanan, a convicted felon and registered sex offender, is jailed on a $10,000 bond and is charged with two counts of indecent exposure and two counts of attempted sexual battery.
He is due in court Aug. 24. Police said additional charges may be possible.
May 2 SS Lazio SpA:
* Signs contract with Twenty SpA, owner of brand Seleco, which becomes SS Lazio official sponsor
* Contract is valid until June 30, 2018
* Contract value is EUR 4 million ($4.36 million) until June 30, 2018
* Contract envisages a renewal option for 2018/2019 and 2019/2020 seasons for value of EUR 4 million per season Source text: www.info.it Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9172 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
Baku. 7 October. REPORT.AZ/ The Co-Chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group (Igor Popov of the Russian Federation, Stephane Visconti of France, and Andrew Schofer of the United States of America) issued statement on the results of the visit to the region.
Report informs the purpose of this visit was to finalize preparations for the forthcoming meeting of the Presidents of Azerbaijan and Armenia, including its agenda
“Both Presidents confirmed their readiness to reengage in negotiations with the purpose of reaching a peaceful settlement to the conflict”, said in a statement.
Notably, OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs held meetings in Yerevan on October 6 and in Baku on October 7.
Officials yet to respond to unemployment system concerns
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — The Maine Department of Labor has not yet responded to charges that claim a new unemployment filing system is a "failure" that's been costly to taxpayers and recipients.
The Morning Sentinel reports an internal department memo alleged officials rushed out a faulty unemployment filing system. Recipients of benefits have complained of being locked out the computer system, and of delayed payments.
The unemployment system software was developed by Tata Consulting Services, a multinational information technology company that is a subsidiary to an India-based global conglomerate.
Democratic state Sen. Shenna Bellows said Friday that legislators had not yet heard from the department in regards to the charges. The state Legislature's Committee on Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development will meet again Tuesday in Augusta.
The Pocatello office of the FBI is investigating a homicide on the Ft. Hall Indian Reservation.
According to the Shoshone-Bannock Tribe Spokeswoman, Randy’L Teton, the case was handed over to the FBI Sunday evening. Teton could not provide KIFI/KIDK with any more details about the case.
Several people who called the KIFI/KIDK newsroom said several officers from the Ft. Hall Police Department were at a home on West Cemetery Street between Philbin & Rio Vista Roads.
Calls to the Pocatello office of the FBI were not returned. Refresh this story for updates as they become available.
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@OZ has ruined the reputation of another upstanding idol with “Nonstop Nico Ni Train“, an impressive 3D animation that pits one of Love Live’s most popular idols against the lusts of random males on the train, with the onlooking crowd apparently taking no issue with her public raping (as would her numerous haters).
The animation graphically details her violation as she boards a train to get to her next idol gig, unfortunately she is then taken back to the hideout of her captors and is tortured further, with the ludicrousness of the scenario possibly breaking the illusion for some.
Nonstop Nico Ni Train can fulfill the sexual fantasies of Yazawa Nico fans now.
Former White House press secretary Sean Spicer said Thursday that he “screwed up” during his time serving in the Trump administration.
MEXICO CITY — Authorities in the central Mexican state of San Luis Potosi say they have found the body of a journalist abducted a day earlier by armed men.
State prosecutor’s office spokesman Ivan Ojeda says the body of photographer Edgar Daniel Esqueda Castro was found Friday near a San Luis Potosi airport.
On Thursday, the prosecutor’s office denied that its agents had taken Esqueda from his home. The armed men were allegedly dressed as police.
Ojeda said that the office is pursuing multiple lines of investigation.
The New York-based Committee to Protect Journalists says that the freelance journalist covered crime and society, contributing to local news sites Metropoli San Luis and Vox Populi.
At least eight journalists had already been killed this year in Mexico.
× Police surround home in SE Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Dozens of officers have converged on a neighborhood in far southeast Grand Rapids Tuesday afternoon.
Grand Rapids Police say that the Kent County Sheriff was serving a search warrant at a home on Plymouth, just north of 44th Street. The 30-year-old suspect has barricaded himself inside.
We’ll have more information when it becomes available.
Trump would be better off letting Mueller finish his probe, says Ken Gormley, author of books on Archibald Cox and Presidents and the Constitution.
Source: CNN
Six players from Maple Ridge have been slected to represent Canada at the world junior ball hockey championships next year in Newfoundland
Tyler Slavin, Eddie Riddell, Mitchell Shelton, Cole Moffat and Evan Jonson will play for the Canadian under-16 team.
Damian Richards will play for Canada on the u-18 team.
The junior worlds take place, July 4-8.
Silver at softball nationals
Four players from Maple Ridge and another from Pitt Meadows were members of the Tri-City Titans who won the ’01 silver division at the national softball championships this past weekend in North Delta.
The event featured 28 teams from seven provinces.
The Titans defeated the Victoria Devils 5-2 Sunday to win gold in the silver division.
The Titans went 7-2 over the six-day tournament.
Members of the team from Maple Ridge include Spencer Morrison, Keona Nordquist, Jesse Speiss and Sarah Wynn. Maddison Ferguson, an ’02 pickup from Pitt Meadows, was also on team.
Employee arrested for attempted abduction at Menards in Watertown
He is Being Held on $20,000 Cash Bond
WATERTOWN, S.D. (AP) – An employee of a Menards store in Watertown has been arrested for trying to abduct a young child.
Police say the attempted abduction of the 4-year-old child happened at the store Sunday afternoon.
Assistant Police Chief Tim Toomey says the 35-year-old Canby, Minnesota man grabbed the child and quickly walked away from the boy’s family.
KSFY-TV reports the child’s father pursued the man to an employee break area where the employee released the boy.
Police were called and the employee was arrested on a possible charge of second-degree kidnapping.
He’s currently being held on $20,000 cash bond.
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New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has signed into law new penalties for those who make bomb threats against community centers.
The Democratic governor approved the legislation Monday. It was passed by the state Legislature earlier this year in response to a string of bomb threats called into Jewish Community Centers across the country.
Citing those bomb threats and recent violence by white supremacists in Charlottesville, Virginia, Cuomo says it’s vital “now, more than ever” for New York to stand against “bias and hate.”
The new law ensures that someone convicted of making a bomb threat against a community center can, at minimum, face a sentence of up to a year in jail.
Cuomo says the change will help prosecute those seeking to “spread fear and terror.”
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Fourteen people were affected with food poisoning during a wedding function at Marzi Pura in Razabad police station on Sunday.
According to rescue 1122 spokesman said here on Sunday that people at a wedding function in Marzi Pura eaten food late night which caused food poisoning to 14 people.—APP
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About Lancashire County Cricket Club Foundation Sporting Memories
Sporting Memories Network support older people across the UK living with dementia, depression and loneliness by engaging them in social activities and helping them to recall memories of watching or playing sport. By sharing memories of sporting moments and tapping into a passion for sport, Sporting Memories Network help people to connect with others and with their past, reawakening positive thoughts and feelings that otherwise remain hidden away. Many of the groups include the opportunity to take part in gentle exercise and to try out accessible sports as part of the sessions.
Thank you so much Russell Martin . After the Rays tied the game, in the top of the 8th, Russell led off the bottom of the inning with a home run.
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3:02 Look at the massive water flow of Feather River, Sacramento River and Lake Oroville Pause
0:22 Massive rock comes down hill as work on Highway 50 mudslides continues
4:11 What you need to know about the massive Oroville dam emergency in California
0:23 Workers continue work to clear Highway 50
0:37 American Red Cross operates shelter at Cal Expo
1:22 Sacramento area flooding through the years: 1862-2017
0:31 Watch incredible water releases from Oroville Dam - 15,000 cubic feet per second
2:11 Winter driving tips to navigate Sierra roadways
1:04 Flooded Yolo Bypass is simply striking at sunset
LONDON — Britain says new powers to seize suspicious assets will help curb London’s status as a haven for ill-gotten gains.
A measure called unexplained wealth orders, which came into effect this week, allows authorities to seize assets over 50,000 pounds ($70,000) until owners account for how they were acquired.
Security Minister Ben Wallace told Saturday’s Times of London that the government was sending criminals a message that “we will come for you, for your assets and we will make the environment that you live in difficult.”
Wallace says the TV drama series “McMafia,” which centres on Russian criminals funneling money through London’s financial district, is “very close to the truth.”
The government estimates 90 billion pounds in illegal cash is laundered in Britain every year.
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A woman in Northport, NY received a ticket for smoking weed in her car. They found her because she parked in the police chief’s parking spot! It’s bad enough she’s smoking weed but in the police chief’s spot? You’re just asking for it.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) -
* Lexington Partners announces sizeable transaction with BC Partners
* Lexington Partners - announced closure of a tender offer for commitments to BC European Capital IX LP​
* Lexington Partners says in aggregate, transaction represents a total capital commitment of about $1 billion​
* Lexington Partners says other terms of transaction, which is expected to close promptly on or after August 16, 2017, were not disclosed Source text for Eikon:
PAPILLION, Neb. – Documents filed with Sarpy County indicate that Facebook may be considering building a data center in the area, which is already home to data centers for other large companies.
A company spokeswoman declined comment for the Omaha World-Herald, saying only that Facebook is evaluating potential data
center sites.
Facebook has not confirmed the site, but the data center applications are signed by an LLC with the same California address as Facebook’s headquarters. Another address in the applications is of a law firm that has previously represented Facebook in a number of acquisitions.
If the company selects the site south of Papillion (puh-PIHL’-yuhn), it’ll operate among Yahoo and Fidelity which also have data centers in the county.
Sarpy County Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Andrew Rainbolt says the data center could see a groundbreaking by this spring.
NEW GLARUS (WKOW) -- A fire in New Glarus has forced the closure of Highway 39 in both directions, according to the Department of Transportation.
Viewer Mike Bloom sent us pictures of the scene.
27 News will have updates as they become available.
After having been skitted for 96 - their lowest score in the BPL - Tamim’s men need to lift their batting if they are to topple Rangpur and join Dhaka in the final [Read More]
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Event time: August 11-12, 18-19, 25-26 at 7:30pm. A 2:00pm matinee will be held on Sunday, August 27.
The Village Playhouse kicks off their theme of “Labor of Love” with author/poet/playwright Sabley Sabin’s three act play, “everyone’s stories are true,
Price: Tickets are $17 (adults) and $15 (seniors/students). Group rate of $14 per person is available for groups of ten or more. Seats may be reserved by calling (414) 207-4VPW or by emailing everyonesstories@villageplayhouse.org. Tickets are also available for purchase online at brownpapertickets.com.
April 28 Hill-Rom Holdings Inc:
* Hill-Rom exceeds guidance with strong fiscal second quarter financial results and raises 2017 full-year outlook
* Q2 earnings per share $0.51
* Q2 revenue $679 million
* Sees FY 2017 revenue up about 3.5 to 4 percent
* Sees Q3 2017 revenue up 5 to 6 percent
* Q2 earnings per share view $0.79, revenue view $655.1 million -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Q3 revenue view $691.9 million -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Hill-Rom Holdings Inc - for Q3 expects adjusted earnings, excluding special items, of $0.89 to $0.91 per diluted share
* Hill-Rom Holdings Inc says now expects adjusted earnings, excluding special items, of $3.82 to $3.88 per diluted share in fy 2017
* Fy2017 earnings per share view $3.82, revenue view $2.73 billion -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOTV) – Before the summer ends, take one more adventure outside with the family.
Maranda and her friends at Meijer show you what it takes to have a fun yet easy camping trip, complete with a helpful checklist.
Camp cooking is huge this year, with new sets of safe non-stick roasting sticks and skillets for all your food needs.
Collegiate coolers are perfect for tailgating, along with outdoor chairs and cushions for bleachers. You can decide to relax with a hammock if you choose, too!
All of these items can be found at your local Meijer. Have fun with the family and don’t forget the fun checklist included in the video:
Non-stick marshmallow roasting sticks
Iron skillet stick
Burger roasting stick
Cooler
Hammock
Foods and drinks
Originally recorded without US airplay by Neil Sedeka on the 1973 album The Tra-La Days Are Over, the song Love Will Keep Us Together didn't chart at number 1 until after being recorded by Captain and Tennille, in 1975.
Which by the way, 1975 saw some great music, such as Get Dancin' by Disco Tex and The Sex-O-lettes, Morning Side Of The Mountain by Donny and Marie Osmond, That's The Way Of The World by Earth, Wind and Fire, and Rhinestone Cowboy by Glen Campbell, just to name a few.
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NEWARK, N.J. — Police in New Jersey say they had to coax a German shepherd on a busy interstate to leave a dead pit bull that it was found lying next to.
New Jersey state police said that troopers responded Thursday morning to a report of two dogs on the shoulder of Interstate 280 in Newark.
The troopers say the pit bull was dead when they arrived. They say the German shepherd didn’t want to leave its side, but they were able to coax it into a trooper’s car.
Authorities say neither dog was wearing a collar or any identification. The German shepherd was given to a dog rescue.
It wasn’t clear how the dog died. The case remains under investigation.
The Texas Rangers have claimed first baseman Tommy Joseph off of waivers, the team announced on Monday.
The Rangers also announced that right-hander Clayton Blackburn would go on the 60-day disabled list to clear a spot for Joseph.
The Philadelphia Phillies had put the 26-year-old on waivers last week when they signed free-agent pitcher Jake Arrieta.
Joseph hit 21 home runs in 2016 and 22 in 2017 and collected 116 RBis over that span.
Joseph, a career .247 hitter, has had a solid spring training, hitting .429 with three doubles.
Joseph was originally projected as a catcher, but transitioned to first base over concussion concerns.
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Tue, Apr 24: Two Halifax-area women say they were forced to go the emergency room after they were drugged at a bar over the weekend. Natasha Pace has the story.
Wi-Lan (WILN +1% ) is announcing a new strategy to change into a growth-oriented diversified holding company, and is kicking that off with a $47.4M acquisition of Internet-of-Things firm International Road Dynamics (OTC:IRDYF).
It will acquire all the IRD shares for C$4.25/share in cash (about $3.17), an equity value of C$63.5M, a 51% premium to IRD's close last Thursday.
Wi-Lan will change its name to Quarterhill around June 1.
In addition, Chairman Paul McCarten will become independent lead director; President/CEO James Skippen will move to executive chairman; Chief Financial Officer Shaun McEwan will become interim CEO; and VP of Finance Steve Thompson will become interim CFO. The company will seek a full-time CEO.
Shares of both companies were halted shortly before market close.
ZURICH, March 31 Credit Suisse is conducting an internal investigation over whether staff breached compliance rules after three of its offices were searched in tax evasion probes, the head of its International Wealth Management division said on Friday.
"The investigation will be executed by compliance, it will not be executed by the business," Iqbal Khan, who is responsible for Credit Suisse's private banking operations outside Switzerland and Asia Pacific, said in a telephone interview with Reuters.
"If any individuals are implicated or have violated against these processes or procedures or policies that are in place then we will identify that very quickly."
WESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A jury has recommended a life sentence without the possibility of parole for a woman convicted of killing her 3-year-old daughter in West Virginia.
Media report a Lewis County Circuit Court jury made the recommendation Tuesday for Lena Marie Lunsford Conaway. She was convicted Tuesday of murder of a child by parent by failure to provide necessities.
Her daughter, Aliayah Lunsford, went missing in 2011 and her body was never found. Conaway’s two older daughters had testified she hit Aliayah Lunsford in the head, then put her body in a clothes hamper and dumped it in the woods.
The 35-year-old Conaway also was convicted of death of a child by parent by child abuse, child abuse resulting in injury and concealment of a dead body.
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Succop missed his lone field-goal attempt while converting an extra point in Sunday's 12-7 loss to Arizona.
Succop's attempt at a career-long 58-yard field goal to end the first half came up just inches short, bouncing off the crossbar. Tennessee's offense struggled mightily with quarterback Marcus Mariota playing through a knee injury, which doesn't bode well for Succop's value in what looks like an enticing Week 15 matchup at San Francisco.
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Update: 11:36PM SCHOOLS preparing for the upcoming 2017 Coke games should not ban the media from interviewing and promoting their athletes.
Athletics Fiji and Fiji Association of Sports and National Olympic Committee president Joe Rodan said should not be doing this but rather they should be emphasising on promoting their athletes in order to boost their confidence.
He made this statement upon hearing of incidents where schools have stopped the media from interviewing their athletes prior to the games.
"I have heard schools that had media ban I think that is a wrong to do, you know the best thing to motivate your athlete is to promote them because everybody wants to see their name in the paper and wants to see their picture in the paper," Rodan said.
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1. Best First Encounter: Mary and Matthew
Aww, love at first sight.
2. Best First Date: Ted and Robin
Umm…………….. WHAT??!!
3. Best First Kiss: Jess and Robby
Probably best to keep your urges in check until the set’s over.
4. Best First Serenade: Dylan and Haley
Direct and to the point.
5. Best First Road Trip: Leslie and Ben
Leave it to Hopkins to kill the mood.
6. Best First Time: Sheldon and Amy
Foreplay at its finest.
7. Best First Morning After: Meredith and Derek
That awkward moment when your one-night stand is your boss.
8. Best First (and only) Pregnancy Scare: Kelso and Jackie
Yaaas, girl! Get those priorities in order!
9. Best First Adoption Announcement: Mitch and Cam
Rafiki would be proud.
10. Best First Break-up: Chandler and Janice
Sometimes the pain comes from a broken heart,
other times from an accidentally poked eye,
and yet other times from both.
An easyJet plane was at the centre of a fire emergency after it landed at Liverpool's John Lennon Airport this evening.
Emergency services surrounded the flight from Belfast after it landed at 6.35pm.
Video and photos from the scene appear to show smoke coming from near the aircraft and fire crews directing jets of water towards it. It is understood the fire was not on the plane.
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DETROIT - If not treated carefully, postpartum cardiomyopathy, or pregnancy-related heart failure, can be deadly.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump warns Iran that restarting nuclear program will yield 'bigger problems' than ever before.
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WWE has confirmed two matches for NXT Takeover: New Orleans via the NXT TV tapings. The tapings revealed an NXT Women’s Championship rematch between Shayna Baszler and Ember Moon, as well as Aleister Black challenging NXT Champion Andrade “Cien” Almas.
In addition, the finals of the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic will take place on the show. You can see the first round brackets (and some results) for that here.
The show takes place on April 7th in Smoothie King Center before WrestleMania 34.
* NXT Championship Match: Aleister Black vs. Andrade “Cien” Almas
* NXT Women’s Championship Match: Shayna Baszler vs. Ember Moon
* Finals of the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic: Participants TBD
TRENTON, N.J. (AP)  New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie now has the worst approval rating for any governor in any state in more than 20 years.
A Quinnipiac University poll published Wednesday shows that just 15 percent of voters approve of the Republican's job performance. Eighty-one percent disapprove.
The university says it's the worst gubernatorial approval rating surveyed by the poll in more than two decades. Christie's approval fell three points from 18 percent in the same poll's May survey.
The survey also showed that Democrat Phil Murphy is leading Republican Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno 55 percent to 26 percent in a head-to-head matchup ahead of November's election to succeed the term-limited Christie.
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The poll surveyed 1,103 voters and has a margin of error of plus or minus 3.8 points.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Ohio State University says all of its new undergraduate students will be getting an iPad beginning next fall.
The university says it's part of a new collaboration with Apple.
The tech giant and Ohio State will create an iOS design laboratory for the university and help students learn coding skills and mobile app development.
The school says Apple employees will work at the lab to help with the partnership.
Apple CEO Tim Cook tells The Columbus Dispatch that he loves the idea because state universities are important to serving the community as well as a large number of students.
He says Ohio State's leaders impressed him with their forward thinking and hopes many others will follow.
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For many people, the start of a new year is a time for reflection and resolving to do new things. For some, these decisions are inward-facing, or even deeply personal. We hope to take steps in the new year to become more healthy, wealthy, wise.
But some may also take this time of year to reflect on the greater world around us and where we sit within it. We think of the people and organizations that have helped us become who we are, and think about ways that we can help make them stronger and able to help others.
Whether you came to open source from a desire for personal freedom, a desire to share, or simply a desire to do things that wouldn't be possible with proprietary software and idea, we hope you'll take 2017 to give something back to the open source community. And if you're already an avid open source contributor, perhaps the new year is a good time to bring someone new into the fold, or think about a new way to give back.
How will open source be a part of your new year?
A story posted by a Texas mom has gone viral.
The Round Rock mom and her son went to buy groceries at H-E-B, according to her post. But when the family was about to leave, a friend was missing.
Ashley Sanchez posted on her Facebook Sunday about her son Noah's lost rabbit, named Rabby. The little stuffed rabbit goes everywhere with Noah and the missing bunny was "a very big deal because he doesn't sleep without his rabbit." After searching and speaking with employees, the family exhausted all efforts.
Sanchez had posted the picture of Rabby on social media and a family reached out, including a worker who knew exactly where the rabbit was located.
The employee, Lyle Wells, said that Rabby had done a lot of "fun things" at H-E-B. Check out her post below!
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epa05695249 South African members of the Cape Minstrel bands attend the annual 'Tweede Nuwe Yaar' (second new year) carnival through the streets of Cape Town, South Africa, 02 January 2017. This yearly parade dates back to the mid nineteenth century when the slaves in Cape Town were granted by their colonial masters one day off in the year. To celebrate, groups would dress up as minstrels, waving parasols, strumming banjos, making music, dancing and parading from the District Six area through to the city centre. Many of the songs still sung today date back to the 1800s. EPA/NIC BOTHMA
A British tribunal is to investigate the death of Ignacio Echeverría on London Bridge
A forensic tribunal has opened today an investigation over the death of a Spanish citizen Ignacio Echeverría and the other four victims from the terrorist attack perpetrated on London Bridge and Borough Market on June 3
The Metropolitan Police has presented their evidence to the responsible forensic at Southwark court, in the framework of the preliminary process established to discover the cause of the deaths.
The deaths being analysed by the investigation are five victims from the terrorist attack (the other four were one Briton, one French and two Australians). The deaths of the other three victims of the terrorists attack will be analysed in another hearing tomorrow.
The British authorities are yet to fix the date to establish the deaths of the three terrorists which attacked London Bridge and Borough Market.
Key Words: Nobel Peace Prize winner to Trump and North Korea’s Kim: Nukes are illegal — and nuclear threats are, too
Beatrice Fihn, executive director of Nobel Peace Prize-winning International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons, says the U.S. and North Korean leaders are out of bounds with their nuclear war of words.
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Shadia Bseiso certainly loves breaking norms.Not only is she a professional martial arts athlete who -- literally -- fought her way to the top, she's also the first Arab woman to sign with the American entertainment company World Wrestling Entertainment or the WWE. The 31-year-old Jordanian has just started an intense training program at WWE's Performance Center in Orlando, Florida. With the help of specialized wrestling and cardio trainers, along with camera and acting instructors, Bseiso hopes she will soon be prepared to crush her rivals inside the ring. Wochit
A Monterey County jury found Gonzalo Curiel, 20, guilty of the murders of two children and the torture of their 9-year-old sister Monday, April 23. Curiel is one of a pair of individuals arrested in Quincy Dec. 11, 2015, when child protective services requested a deputy check on a report that a child was inside a locked Toyota in East Quincy. After interviewing Tami Huntsman, 42, and her boyfriend, Curiel, Plumas County Sheriff’s Deputy Tyler Hermann placed them under arrest. The young girl was found beaten and underfed in that Toyota. Later, Redding peace officers would find the bodies of two other children in a storage locker. Huntsman pleaded guilty Feb. 28 in Salinas to two counts of murdering two young children placed in her care and torturing the third child. Huntsman will spend life in prison without an opportunity of parole. Curiel has not been sentenced at this time.
Man dies in fall from co-op elevator platform
A construction worker has died in a fall at a co-op elevator in western Minnesota.
Authorities say the 21-year-old man fell about 150 feet from a platform at the Wheaton Dumont co-op elevator in the Wilkin County community of Tenney Thursday afternoon.
The victim was working with two other men and they were adjusting another platform when the accident occurred. KVRR-TV says the man who died worked for Gateway Building Systems of Fergus Falls.
Foodies and Channing Tatum fans alike may be familiar with New Orleans party spot Saints & Sinners, the Bourbon Street institution serving up Cajun-inspired eats paired with delicious cocktails. In the final installment of Fluffy Off the Menu, Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias stops by to learn about Cajun Fried Mac & Cheese Balls from S&S co-owner Keith Kurtz.
"I own this with Channing Tatum, but nobody cares about me," Kurtz says. "All the bachelorettes come here because, you know, Channing Tatum owns it. So they always go, 'Is the owner here?' They send me up to the table, and they're like, '...Oh.'"
Dan Knechtges stops by Broadway.com HQ to chat about My Favorite Year at Feinstein's/54 Below and more with Matt Rodin.
When it comes to cocktails, craft beer and whatever locals are pouring, the glass is always half full in San Diego!
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The funeral of Anthony Bowen, better known as the Lynn street entertainer Juggling Jim, has taken place in the town this lunchtime.
Hundreds of people attended the service for Mr Bowen, who died last month, at the King’s Lynn Minster.
Before the funeral, a procession led by town entertainer Sally Beadle made its way along the High Street to the Minster, passing the spot where Mr Bowen regularly stood.
Many of those taking part wore red Santa hats in tribute.
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A cluster of eye-cancer cases is causing concern in a community near Charlotte. On Monday night, the Huntersville Town Council is expected to vote on measures to figure out the source of the cancer.Town officials want to figure out whether there is something in the environment near Hopewell High School that's causing the disease or whether there is a genetic link in the patients.The council is looking at two proposals. One would conduct soil tests, the other would test the patients' genes.The first option would cost about $15,000. The price tag for the genetic testing would be $60,000.In 2014, an investigation by ABC affiliate WSOC revealed that at least a dozen cases of the rare eye cancer were reported in Huntersville. All the patients went to Hopewell High School or lived or worked nearby.
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On Friday, April, 20th, 2018, at approximately 7:50 p.m., Trooper First Class K. Jeans and Trooper C. Hunt, from from the Maryland State Police La Plata Barrack conducted a traffic stop on Timberbrook Drive, in Waldorf on a silver Volvo for the driver not wearing a seatbelt.
Upon making contact with the operator, Keanetria Daishun Murphy, 26, of Waldorf, they detected the odor of marijuana emitting from the vehicle.
A probable cause search of the vehicle was conducted, and the search revealed a clear baggy containing suspected marijuana. Total weight: 16.7 grams, and a black and gold Vape Pen containing suspected THC oil.
Murphy was placed under arrest and charged with:
CDS: Possession-Marijuana 10 GM+
Oper. M/V With Operator Not Restrained By Seatbelt
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The key whistleblower in Chile's clerical sex abuse scandal has arrived in Rome for an audience with Pope Francis and says he will urge him to get rid of the "toxic" bishops and cardinals who have defamed and discredited abuse survivors around the world.
In an interview Tuesday in St. Peter's Square, Juan Carlos Cruz said he was honored that the pope wanted to personally apologize for having himself discredited victims. But he said he wanted to also hear Francis' explanation for having seemingly not realized that victims had accused a bishop of covering up for their abuser.
Cruz said: "He's not a pope from Ukraine. He's from Buenos Aires. ... So it's really difficult to understand that this was an unknown. But I want to hear him."
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Dr. Stefan Szczerba talks about the latest trend in plastic surgery including Mommy Makeovers & non-surgical facial rejuvenation.
Chicago Aesthetic Surgery Institute is a premier plastic surgery practice offering a vast array of treatments for the face, body and breast.
Authored articles for medical journals and textbooks and taught medical students at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Dr. Szczerba is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
Entrepreneur Spotlight– Jeff Pieta is technological, innovator, pioneer, expert and innovator. His first entrepreneurial endeavor was selling greeting cards and stationary door-to-door at age 12.
His company All Information Services (AIS) has assisted more than 1,000 clients across Chicagoland, including state and local government, business, non-profit organizations, school districts, residential customers, and more.
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Ranveer Singh, known for his unusual fashion sense caught eyeballs this time with his choice of shades. Spotting him at the airport, one of his fans just didn't want to miss the opportunity to get clicked with him. The actor was recently in Delhi for the promotions of one of the brands he endorses. (Source: Photo by Varinder Chawla )
If you're looking for a new pet to bring home, Cosmo comes with an impressive resume.
The Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals says it's hard to find a nicer pig than 11-year-old Cosmo.
Not only is the Vietnamese Potbelly a charmer, he's also an accomplished former therapy animal.
Cosmo just got off a gig at an animal therapy program for adults who have special needs.
"So it's no wonder he's amazing," the MSPCA added.
A photo of Cosmo shows the portly black and pink pig posed for the camera.
"He's stealing all of our hearts here at the barn, but we want him to find a home of his own," the MSPCA wrote in a Facebook post. "If you're interested in having a porcine pal as part of your family (and having your heart stolen, too), we want to talk to you!"
Cosmo even has some colleagues also up for adoption, the MSPCA said.
Anyone interested in taking Cosmo or another pig home can contact barnstaff@mspca.org or call 978-687-7453 x 6113 to set up a time to come meet him.
Health chiefs and care professionals have described the care home ‘crisis’ in Harrogate as ‘a perfect storm’.
The claims by the Chair of the Scrutiny of Health Commission for North Yorkshire, Councillor Jim Clark, follow “shocking” new insolvency figures.
Bayer CEO is auctioning assets to clear Monsanto deal Bayer CEO Werner Baumann has begun to market US assets owned by the German conglomerate in order to win clearance for its $66 billion merger with Monsanto, The Post has...
DuPont-Dow merger may signal how EU will handle Bayer-Monsanto Bayer’s $66 billion acquisition of Monsanto will likely not get past European regulators if they stop Dow Chemical and DuPont from merging, a dealmaker close to the situation said. Dow...
"The beauty insider takeover" will consist of a range of masterclasses and talks with tips and product launches.
The events centre around how to best use make-up in the summer with advice from beauty journalist Sali Hughes and influencers. There is also a focus on drag make-up with Terry Barber, director of make-up artistry at Mac.
YSL, Trish McEvoy and Mac will also host masterclasses on the latest trends.
The series runs from 10 May to 18 May, and each event is ticketed. It takes place at Selfridges in London.
One lucky Kirkham resident got an exciting knock on the door and a cheque for £30,000.
People’s Postcode Lottery ambassador, Judie McCourt handed the prize over to lucky Belinda Marshall.
I nearly fell over when I saw the cheque
Belinda’s postcode PR4 2UE was drawn as the winner of this Saturday’s draw.
Belinda makes and decorates cakes for a living and thinks she will find a property to lease for the business with her prize money.
She said: “I nearly fell over when I saw the cheque.
“Everyone has been telling me to find a shop to sell my cakes in so it seems like now is the perfect time to do it. I’ve never been abroad either, so I’ll probably treat my two sons and daughter to a holiday in Cyprus.”
Belinda’s cake business is called Belinda Jane’s Bakes and she currently runs it from Facebook.
A third of the cash raised by the lottery goes to charity.
Kenya’s Wedding Celebration Shade
Well here we are. Kenya finally had her wedding celebration, everyone! Of course, the result was a shady backstabbing, insulting mess of a party. The cast came for Kenya behind her back. Kandi was calling people chunky. And Twitter was calling everyone out in spectacular fashion.
I respect Cynthia for leaving the table if the girls are going to talk about Kenya. A friend is either going to say stop talking about my friend — or leave the conversation. #RHOA — Baby Bye (@1BabyBye) December 11, 2017
So take a look at all the dragging that took place, leaving no one safe.
From creek flooding to high ground water. Homeowners in the tiny south Okanagan community of Willowbrook can’t seem to catch a break. Shelby Thom reports on the situation, and why residents say it all could have been avoided.
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1:04pm–#Bridgeport CT– Shots fired in the neighborhood of Read School on Ezra Street in lock in/out. Police are investigating. Cemetery checks clear, frequently a military funeral is the cause. Call to the police was from the principal of the school according to radio reports.
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Mealey's Insurance - Judge Rejects Insurers' Motion For Leave To Appeal Temporary Restraining Order
NEW YORK - A federal judge in New York on Feb. 9 denied as moot errors and omissions insurers' motion for leave to appeal a temporary restraining order (TRO) issued in a bankruptcy court in a coverage dispute with their insured MF Global Holdings Ltd. (MFGH) (MF Global Holdings Ltd., et al. v. Allied World Assurance Co. Ltd., et al., Nos. 17-106 and 17-113, S.D. N.Y., 2017 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 19328).
After winning Season 11 of The Voice in December 2016, Sundance Head joined his TV coach Blake Shelton on a 12-date tour of the West Coast and Midwest in February and March. But the Texas native has also been busy in the studio working on his debut album with producer Buddy Cannon.
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Another airline had an issue with animal transport this weekend. Delta Airlines temporarily lost a puppy who was being shipped to his forever home in Boise, Idaho.The Virginia-based breeder placed two puppies on a Delta flight to Boise on Saturday. When the puppies' adopters arrived to pick up their new furry family members, only one of the puppies made the trip.The other pup was bounced to "either LA or Las Vegas" before arriving at its final destination. He is healthy and now in the hands of his new owners.Delta apologized and issued refunds to both families.
A 22-year-old woman was charged by Ontario Provincial Police following a domestic dispute in a First Nation community in the overnight hours of Sunday to Monday.
Officers from the Killaloe detachment responded to a call in the area of Shingwak Inamo in the Algonquins of Pikwàkanagàn First Nation community shortly after midnight on New Year’s day, the OPP said in a statement Monday.
The First Nation community is located off Highway 60, a one-and-a-half hour drive west of Ottawa.
The woman, who is from Arnprior, was charged with domestic assault, domestic mischief and assault of a peace officer.
She was held pending a bail hearing in a Pembroke court. Her name was withheld to protect the identity of the victim.
A local Japanese reporter flies a KC-130J flight simulator during a media event at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Feb. 15, 2017. The media event was put together as an opportunity for local Japanese reporters to get a first-hand look at how the simulators train pilots and enhance readiness. The simulators increase safety, proficiency and allow pilots to dynamically train without placing additional mechanical stress on the aircraft leading to safer flights. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Abrego)
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The agency's data show that there are 17,768 Chinese retirees in the country from 1985 to October 2016, accounting for 34 percent of the total foreign retirees. After Chinese nationals from mainland China, Koreans followed with 10,384 retirees ; Taiwanese with 4,524 ; Indian retirees, 3,991 and Japanese retirees with 3,442 .
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With the NHL's March 1 trade deadline is just over two weeks away, here's a look at the notable players who could be on the move. Kevin Shattenkirk, St. Louis Blues - The best defenceman in this summer's free-agent market, the Blues likely can't afford the expensive long-term contract needed to keep Shattenkirk in St. Louis.
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KABUL: Deputy minister of publication affairs for information and culture Fazil Sancharaki in a session yesterday heard problems and demands of a number of officials for Kabul translation bureaus.
In the session attended also by head of Bakhtar News Agency, Khalil Menawi and director of information and culture Najiba Muram, a number of officials of Kabul-based translation services while enumerating a range of their problems said one single translation bureau which has not received license so far has monopolized all services, adding that this work of the bureau has put negative impacts on works of other translation bureau.
They also asked deputy minister of publication affairs for information and culture to cooperate with them in connection with decreasing taxes on the respective bureaus.
After hearing demands and problems of representatives of Kabul-based translation bureaus, deputy minister of publication affairs promised to share their problems and demands with relevant government organs.
BELGRADE, Serbia — Several thousand people have joined renewed protests in Belgrade over the shady demolition last year in an area marked for a United Arab Emirates-financed real estate project.
No one has been held responsible for the nighttime destruction last April of a block of houses by a group of masked men despite repeated promises to the contrary by the government.
Carrying anti-government banners and blowing whistles, protesters marched Wednesday through central Belgrade blocking traffic. Participants have demanded the resignation of mayor Sinisa Mali.
UAE investors have been building a Dubai-style business and residential complex in the run-down urban area by the Sava River.
To the Editor:
My wife and I are a retired couple in our 70s with income from Social Security and retirement savings only. I decided to see how the so-called “middle class tax cut” would affect us personally, so I used the 2018 tax rates and rules and 2017 income to estimate our tax liability for next year. I was surprised to discover that my taxes will go up 30 percent next year. I hope Mr. Trump and his billionaire friends can put it to good use. Even though the standard deduction was raised, the personal exemption was eliminated altogether.
I have been an Independent most of my life and have voted for both major party candidates as well as some third-party candidates. This year, I’m supporting any candidate who is opposed to the dangerous and inhuman policies of Mr. Trump. One of those candidates is Matthew Guyette whose running for U.S. Congress in the Democratic primary.
I encourage you to check him our at Guyetteforcongress.com.
— Frank Hatten
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Top row: Trustees Samuel L. Lissner, Jeffrey C. Franke, Patton L. Feichter, James P. Petri. Bottom row: Trustee Nancy J. Czarnik, Mayor Craig B. Johnson, Trustee Christine K. Prochno Elk Grove Village plans to opt out of a Cook County ordinance raising the minimum wage, despite earlier indications the industrial-heavy community could support a compromise mandatory pay increase.
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Crystal chandeliers feature in nearly every room in the house. Nest Seekers International A new mansion has just hit the market in Beverly Hills.
At $80 million, it's one of the most expensive houses on the market in the US. With 28,000 square feet of space, it's also one of the largest.
The property is being sold by retail CEO Albert Elkouby, a property developer who also owns an apparel company called JH Design. The house was previously listed two years ago for $72 million, but it failed to sell in its half-finished state.
Described as a "French Chateau" in the listing, Elkouby's home has every luxurious amenity and excess imaginable.
Sam Real of Nest Seekers International has the listing.
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Sharyn Trengrove 45 (4th from left), Rhiannon Boyle 37 (2nd from right) and her son Jacob Boyle 12 (right) have been waiting patiently since 1am for the ANZAC Day Dawn Service at Martin Place Cenotaph, Sydney. Photo: Kate Geraghty
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President Trump is the latest in a succession of U.S. presidents pledging unbreakable support for Israel.
Last year, for instance, the United States signed a $38 billion military aid package with the Israelis even as Washington pressed Israel to make peace with the Palestinians.
As a presidential candidate, Donald Trump signaled an intent to bolster Israel in even more demonstrative ways. But lately, in the early days of the Trump administration, the language of support has become somewhat less robust.
This week, the public will get an important glimpse of the status of the relationship between these two countries, when President Trump meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House for the first time.
On Wednesday, February 15, the two leaders will hold a joint press conference in the afternoon. NPR journalists who cover politics, the Middle East and national security will be live-annotating their remarks.
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CINCINNATI >> A judge says jurors deciding whether to recommend a death sentence for a man convicted of killing two teenage Ohio girls also will be told about two women whose slayings he pleaded guilty to before his trial.
Forty-nine-year-old Anthony Kirkland was convicted and sentenced to death in 2010 in the slayings of 14-year-old Casonya Crawford and 13-year-old Esme Kenney, both of Cincinnati. But the Ohio Supreme Court last year ordered a resentencing hearing set for next month in those slayings.
The Cincinnati Enquirer reports Kirkland’s attorneys argued Thursday jurors should only hear about the teens, not the women. Kirkland is serving life sentences for killing the women.
But the judge said the killings were “part of the same course of conduct” and jurors will hear about all four.
Arkansas' top prison official says two disturbances at a maximum security facility began when prisoners managed to escape solitary fenced in areas during their recreation breaks.
One disturbance involved three officers being held hostage by inmates.
Correction Department Director Wendy Kelley spoke to lawmakers on Monday about last week's incident at the Maximum Security Unit in Tucker. She says it began when two inmates escaped from their solitary recreation pens and followed two officers escorting another inmate inside.
The department has said an incident on July 22 that prompted a guard to fire warning shots into the air also involved inmates escaping the recreation cages.
Kelley told lawmakers the department will replace the solitary pens at the facility. A spokesman said temporary steps have been taken to strengthen the pens.
The nation's largest lender State Bank of India today launched a CSR initiative, SBI Gram Seva, which will work in the areas of health, education, environment and rural infrastructure.
The SBI Foundation will identify and partner with NGOs to carry out CSR initiatives under which it adopt five villages each from 10 village panchayats with each village getting around Rs 2.40 crore over the next three years.
"The reason why we undertook this initiative is threefold. One is to ensure it is holistic, sustainable and we want to ensure that we do it in collaboration," chairman Arundhati Bhattacharya told reporters.
Initially, 10 gram panchayats comprising of 50 villages in six states have been adopted, she said, added the banks plans to adopt 100 gram panchayats in the next three years.
(AP) – A former Dallas-area teacher’s aide who faked having cancer and took a car and donations from staff and students has been sentenced to six months in prison in a separate case in West Virginia.
The Dallas Morning News reports that 56-year-old Kevin MaBone was sentenced Monday in federal court. The newspaper said he was also ordered to serve three years of supervised release and pay back more than $6,800 he admitted stealing from Job Corps by using a government credit card for fuel for his personal vehicle. MaBone admitted using the card in 2014-15, when he was director of social development at the Charleston Job Corps Center.
Police in Texas filed an arrest warrant against MaBone in January charging him with one count of theft, but authorities have said they aren’t sure whether they will pursue the case.
Officials say underwater photos show two electric cables were severed in what Michigan's attorney general says was a tugboat anchor strike in the waterway that connects Lake Huron and Lake Michigan.
An investigative team led by the U.S. Coast Guard said Tuesday a remotely controlled vehicle had obtained images of the damage site beneath the Straits of Mackinac. The two severed cables were among six owned by American Transmission Co. that are stretched along the lake floor.
Officials said with the visual assessment finished, the company and its contractors plan to cap the ends of the damaged cables to prevent more pollution. About 600 gallons of mineral oil insulation fluid spilled into the water when the cables were struck April 1.
Crews have removed about 590 gallons that didn't leak.
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Atwijukire, was on his way to Kampala where he works when he rammed into a group of people who were coming from night prayers to usher the New Year, killing three on spot and injuring two others. The deceased were identified as Maria Nkurumbi, a 58-year-old resident of Kabateraine village Kakiika division in Mbarara municipality, Twaziwa Naziwa Edith, a 26-years-old resident of Katojo cell Kakiika division and Nakyeyune Decakiwe, 17. Rwizi region spokesperson Ibin Senkumbi said the deceased were taken to Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital as investigations into the cause of the accident continue.
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Royals lefty Brian Flynn is expected to miss eight weeks of action due to injuries suffered in a fall through the roof of his barn, as Rustin Dodd of the Kansas City Star reports on Twitter. A broken rib seems to be the main injury to the 26-year-old, who turned in 55 1/3 innings of 2.60 ERA ball last year for Kansas City. Though Flynn will clearly now be delayed, there’s no indication that there are any long-term concerns, and the organization’s recent signing of Travis Wood will help restore any lost early-season depth.
Here are some more injury situations developing around the American League:
BARBERTON, Ohio — Authorities say an Ohio woman shot her husband multiple times earlier this year and dismembered his body.
Forty-nine-year-old Marcia Eubank has been charged with murder in the death of 54-year-old Howard Eubank. Records don’t show an attorney for her.
The Summit County sheriff’s office says in a release that deputies went to the couple’s home in Coventry Township in suburban Akron on Saturday when the couple’s adult son called about possible remains. The deputies found deteriorating remains tentatively identified as those of Howard Eubank. The release says investigators believe Eubank was killed earlier this year in a “domestic-related incident.”
Authorities say Marcia Eubank was arrested later Saturday in a store parking lot. A Barberton Municipal Court judge on Monday set bond for her at $1 million.
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Today's Stories: Air Force Chief of Staff, General David Goldfein, thanks Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, James Cody, and wishes Chief Cody the best on his life after retirement. Also, for the first time MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft integrated with F-35 aircraft during Red Flag 17-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.
Mayor Robert Reichert takes his oath of office on Dec. 31, 2013, with wife Dele holding the family Bible. Beau Cabell bcabell@macon.com
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Humboldt County planning staff provide a review to the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday about proposed changes to the county's commercial marijuana laws. The draft regulations will be drafted in the coming months and are planned for adoption by the end of November.
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WESTERN Bulldogs star Katie Brennan will learn her grand final fate at Tuesday night’s AFL Tribunal.
Brennan was suspended for one week after being found guilty of “engaging in rough conduct”, her second classifiable offence of the season.
The star forward had already accepted a reprimand for a rough conduct charge against Fremantle’s Steph Cain back in round one.
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On Tuesday, the Bulldogs confirmed they would challenge the verdict at the AFL Tribunal.
The AFL Tribunal will sit at 5.30pm (AEDT) to hear the charge against Brennan, who was cited for a sling tackle on Melbourne defender Harriet Cordner.
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Solange is not interested in the spotlight right now “I love Cardi B. I can’t wait to hear what her album sounds like."
Azealia Banks says she landed $1M record deal after money troubles “I have a home again… I’m crying," Banks said. "The industry left me out on the street like a stray dog and now I have shelter again.”
Wendy Williams implies Azealia Banks sells sex for money The morning talk show host weighs in on Banks and Remy Ma's feud.
Azealia Banks owes credit card company $137K: lawsuit City National Bank should have noted rapper Azealia Banks’ album title, “Broke with Expensive Taste,” before approving her for two credit cards.
Azealia Banks strikes a plea deal in boob-biting case The rapper struck the deal just as her trial was set to begin.
Azealia Banks reamed out for skipping court in boob-biting case A Manhattan judge scolded the bad-girl rapper for failing to turn up for court for allegedly biting the boob of a female bouncer.
BRIGHTON, Mich (WLNS) – A Brighton car dealership is taking panhandling problems into their own hands in a big way.
According to our media partners at WHMI, Brighton Honda placed a sign out front to inform passersby that a man who often begs for money by the dealership is really a scammer.
The dealership is on Grand River near I-96 and the Hilton Road intersection.
The sign stated man was offered a full time job at $10/hour and he responded that he made more money than anybody there and did not want the job.
The sign further instructs individuals to donate to a more worthy cause.
Photos of the sign and the panhandler were shared on Facebook and went viral, generating a lot of support for how the dealership handled the situation.
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Designer Sama Ali, daughter of Meera and Muzaffar Ali presented Chikankari in a unique manner, which was quite incomparable. The addition of zardosi, Aari and Muqquaish to the delicate Chikankari embroidery, raised the design sensibilities to a more contemporary level.
No fewer than 163 Nigerians who were stranded in Libya voluntarily returned to the country on Tuesday.
The aircraft conveying the ​ returnees landed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) around 3:30pm aboard a chartered aircraft.
Their return was facilitated by the International Organization of Migration (IOM.
The returnees received at the Hajj Terminal by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) comprised of 92 adult females; 62 adult males; seven children, and two infants. Among them were three unaccompanied minors while three of the deportees require medical care.
About 1000 were assisted to return home from the North African country last year while more Nigerians are still said to be stranded in the country.
Play is essential for a child’s development and for learning life skills. While the issue of playing may be specifically for parents, it also applies to other adults particularly caregivers including grandparents, extended family members and Child care providers that have opportunities to affect the play of children.
Collins was removed from Sunday's game with High-A Winston Salem after sustaining a bruised forearm, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.
Collins is being listed as day-to-day after he was hit in the forearm by a deflected ball while catching. The injury doesn't appear to be overly serious, and the young backstop should be back in action relatively soon. While he is batting just .220 at High-A, he owns a respectable .795 OPS thanks to his 75 walks and 17 homers.
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U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he wants to withdraw American troops from Syria "relatively soon" but not before their mission is completed, adding that negotiations over the crisis there should be part of a larger deal regarding Iran.
"We want to come home. We'll be coming home. But we want to leave a strong and lasting footprint, and that was a very big part of our discussion," Trump said at a joint news conference with French President Emmanuel Macron at the White House.
ALTON, Ill. (AP) — An 89-year-old train depot in Alton is being razed.
The (Alton) Telegraph reports that Union Pacific had been leasing the building to Amtrak . The passenger rail service started serving passengers at the new Alton Regional Multi-Modal Transportation Center in September.
A demolition team began earlier this week by punching a hole in the wall of the building. That allowed benches to be moved out of the interior before machinery proceeded.
The newspaper reported that Union Pacific did not want the 1,600-square-foot (149 square meters) building to be used for another purpose because of how close it is to railroad tracks. The company feared liability issues as a result.
Alton is 285 miles (459 kilometers) southwest of Chicago.
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BBC Sport follows four England fans as they experience the historic second-round win over Colombia after a dramatic penalty shootout.
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Diane Colley-Urquhart has resigned from the Calgary Police Commission a day after being publically scolded by the agency.
She was publically critical of the Calgary Police Service for what she described as a lack of action on allegations of bullying and harassment against female members of the force.
The commission questioned whether she violated the code of conduct for speaking on behalf of the commission without the authority to do so.
The commission accepted Colley-Urquhart’s resignation, thanking her for her 10 years of service.
USA TODAY High School Sports’ Super 25 regional rankings in football is selected by Jim Halley with weekly rankings in five regions — East, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest and West.
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Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, and South Carolina
IMG Academy, Bradenton, Fla. (8-0) American Heritage, Plantation, Fla. (13-0) South Pointe, Rock Hill, S.C. (15-0) Brentwood Academy, Brentwood, Tenn. (12-0) Venice, Fla. (14-1) Miami Northwestern, Miami (14-2) Hoover, Ala. (11-3) North Gwinnett, Suwannee, Ga. (13-1) Colquitt County, Moultrie, Ga. (11-3) Armwood, Seffner, Fla. (14-1)
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Seeing the pictures of the bald eagles in the Twin Cities area reminds me of a great local science story. Sightings of bald eagles are almost common now.
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Bobby Gray Daughtry, 87, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2017.
He is survived by his wife, Betty; sons, Chris and Greg; daughter, Brandon; three granddaughters; a great-grandson; and extended family.
Owner of Maple Springs Laundry in Hickory for 46 years, he is succeeded by his son, Chris. He served in the US Navy in the Korean War.
A memorial service will be announced at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests charitable donations to the Salvation Army, Samaritan’s Purse, or Catawba Regional Hospice.
On-line condolences may be sent to www.bass-smithfuneralhome.com.•
Pumpkin spice air freshener prompts evacuation of school
An unusual smell prompted an evacuation and a hazardous materials response at a Baltimore high school. But after five people were taken to the hospital complaining of upset stomachs, fire officials discovered the source of the smell: a pumpkin spice air freshener.
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School was evacuated Thursday afternoon after students and teachers detected a strong smell on the third floor. Several people reported difficulty breathing.
The fire department and a hazardous materials team were called. Fire spokesman Roman Clark said two students and three adults were taken to the hospital for stomach ailments.
Then, firefighters located a pumpkin spice air aerosol plugged into an outlet in a classroom.
Classes at the school resumed Friday.
The Four Masters Cycling Club, on Thursday night, confirmed the cancellation of Rás Dhún na nGall 2018.
The event, which began 27 years ago, was cancelled due to rising costs and the need for more support personnel.
Secretary of the Four Masters Cycling Club John Curran joined PJ Lynch on Saturday Sport to explain why the race will not take place this year.
Following a car accident in 2007, McGowan said she had some corrective surgery to heal a cut from eyeglasses under her eye.
But some say she had additional procedures on her cheeks and nose.
Looking at her before (left) and after pictures.
Mysterious.
Israel's official Holocaust memorial has expressed concern over the violence in Charlottesville, where far-right activists marched with Nazi flags and gave the Nazi salute, and where a counter-protester was killed over the weekend.
Yad Vashem said Monday "in our post-Holocaust global society, there is no room for racism or antisemitism." It warned that Nazi ideology "was a precursor to the eventual murderous policy."
It said the events in Virginia show "we must remain vigilant about educating the public regarding hatred and xenophobia."
Israel was founded just three years after the end of World War II and the Holocaust, in which 6 million Jews were systematically murdered by Nazi Germany and its collaborators.
Nonpartisan analysts project that 14 million people would lose coverage next year under the House bill dismantling former President Barack Obama's health care law. The estimate is a blow to Republicans.
Monday's estimate by the Congressional Budget Office says there would be 24 million more people uninsured by 2026 than under current law.
The projections give fuel to opponents who warn the measure would toss millions of voters off insurance plans. Criticism has come from Democrats, Republicans from states that benefit from Obama's law and many corners of the health-care industry.
President Donald Trump backs the GOP plan.
Republican leaders have said their aim is to lower costs. They say coverage statistics are misleading because many people covered under Obama's law have high out-of-pocket costs that make health care unaffordable.
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NEW YORK (AP) - Facebook shares fell more than 6 percent in morning trading as the social media company faced criticism following reports that a data mining company working for the Trump campaign improperly obtained and kept data on tens of millions of users during the 2016 election.
A former employee of Cambridge Analytica said Monday on NBC's "Today" that the group identified voters who might be swayed and "injected content" that may or may not be true. Facebook said Friday that it had suspended Cambridge while it investigates.
Facebook shares sank $12.03 in morning trading, putting the stock on pace for its biggest one-day fall since August 2012 and dragging down the rest of the technology sector. Alphabet, Google's parent company, lost almost 3 percent and Microsoft fell almost 2 percent.
March 29 Dynacor Gold Mines Inc:
* Dynacor reports 24pct increase in gold production for the first 2 months of 2017
* Dynacor Gold Mines Inc - new 300 tpd veta dorada plant is targeting 88-92,000 ounces of gold production in 2017, a 20-26pct increase as compared to 2016
* "expect that ore supply for Veta Dorada Plant in Chala will be somewhat lower until mid-April"
* Dynacor Gold- despite intense rainy season this year in Peru ore purchases in first two months of 2017 are up by over 30pct, gold production by 24 pct versus 2016 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
WASHINGTON (AP) — The company formerly known as Yahoo is paying a $35 million fine to resolve federal regulators' charges that the online pioneer deceived investors by failing to disclose one of the biggest data breaches in internet history.
The Securities and Exchange Commission announced the action Tuesday against the company, which is now called Altaba after its most valuable parts were sold to Verizon Communications for $4.48 billion last year. The Sunnyvale, California-based company neither admitted nor denied the allegations but did agree to refrain from further violations of securities laws.
Personal data was stolen from hundreds of millions of Yahoo users in the December 2014 breach attributed to Russian hackers. The SEC alleged that, although Yahoo senior managers and attorneys were told about the breach, the company failed to fully investigate.
Good news! The U.S Men’s and Women’s Soccer teams have some new jerseys. Here they are.
According to Nike’s release:
With the pervasive red aesthetic, the U.S. National Teams will feature in a core color of the United States flag as they embark on an exciting and important year of competitive international competitions. Similar to the current home jersey, the red jersey is adorned with several patriotic flares throughout the material, including “1 Nation” and “1 Team” on the inside cuffs of the sleeve, in addition to “USA” displayed on the neckline. The slim cut provides a distraction-free fit while preserving range of motion. The USA crest and the Swoosh logo are heat transferred for a flexible, breathable finish that does not interfere with athlete performance.
Some people on the internet they noticed they weren’t that original…
I like the red U.S. jerseys. Except, 🤔… pic.twitter.com/M1iLxS0ngM — Paul Carr (@PCarrESPN) February 15, 2017
But either way, I still like them. What do you think?
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Chris Sale knew before anyone else Jacob deGrom was a special talent. When the two met in college, Sale, a star pitcher for Florida Gulf Coast University, in Fort Myers, and deGrom, a shortstop/pitcher for Stetson, deGrom blasted a home run off Sale.
On Tuesday Sale said this wasn’t just any home run. The Red Sox lefty marveled at what deGrom did back in 2010.
“I was pitching in the conference tournament,’’ Sale told The Post. “Don’t let him lie to you, that ball was crushed. Oh, my god. Crushed. And he did it batting lefty. I did win the game, but that was not the fun part.’’
That win moved Sale to 11-0. The fun part was the long home run to right field hit by deGrom off one of the filthiest pitchers around was deGrom’s only home run at Stetson. In that game deGrom pitched against Sale, and that is when scouts really started to take notice of his pitching ability. The rest is history.
April 3 Pengrowth Energy Corp
* Pengrowth reduces indebtedness by CDN $530 million following prepayment of US $300 million of notes and redemption of convertible debentures
* Following repayment, redemption, co's debt as at March 31, 2017, falls to cdn $1.15 billion Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
GENEVA (AP) — The U.N. human rights chief is lashing out at the "refusal" of some at the U.N.'s Human Rights Council to refer to Rohingya Muslims as such, calling it a sign of disrespect for the "terrible violations" they have faced.
Zeid Ra'ad al-Hussein provided an update Wednesday on the plight of the Rohingya in Myanmar, after more than 720,000 fled to neighboring Bangladesh since last August amid a violent security crackdown. He was updating a report from his office that relayed accounts from fleeing Rohingya who said killings, enforced disappearances and house-burnings continue in Myanmar
He reiterated his call for the U.N. Security Council to refer Myanmar to the International Criminal Court.
Many Buddhists in Myanmar — a member of the council — call the Rohingya "Bengalis" and say they migrated illegally from Bangladesh, even though they have lived in the country for generations.
SHAH ALAM, Malaysia (AP) - A lawyer says the Vietnamese woman accused of killing the North Korean leader's half brother told police she realized she had been used to murder him after she was detained.
Doan Thi Huong and co-defendant Siti Aisyah from Indonesia were charged with murder after Kim Jong Nam died at Kuala Lumpur's airport last year. They could face the death penalty if convicted, but not if they lacked intent to kill.
The court heard Tuesday that Huong thought she was playing a harmless prank for a hidden camera show.
Lawyer Hisyam Teh Poh Teik said Huong told police she didn't know the oily liquid given to her by a Korean man was VX nerve agent and she washed her hands after smearing Kim's face because the substance was smelly and uncomfortable.
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Cleveland police say they are searching for Stephens, a homicide suspect who broadcast the fatal shooting of another man live on Facebook on Sunday, Ap... . This undated photo provided by the Cleveland Police shows Steve Stephens.
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The water may still be cold, but the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit has already found problems with three local beaches.
The health unit says swimming is not recommended at Mettawas Beach, Hillman Marsh Beach and Colchester Beach.
Testing found the water at all three sites have higher than acceptable E. coli bacteria counts.
No beaches are closed.
Two members of the Chillicothe FFA chapter, Meredith Oesch, and Kaylee Lewis, placed second in public speaking contests held last week.
Meredith represented the Livingston County Farm Bureau at the Farm Bureau public speaking contest. As the winner of a district contest, she advanced to state.
The contest consisted of students preparing a six to eight-minute speech on the topic of “Agricultural Opportunities Abound…How Can Farm Bureau Assist and Meet the Challenges?”.
Kaylee Lewis competed in the Missouri Sheep Producers State FFA Speaking contest. She also advanced to state after winning a district contest.
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A standoff is happening in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood between police and an off-duty King County sheriff's deputy who is holed up inside an apartment.
It is happening near the intersection of Belmont Avenue and E. Pine Street. Police say they believe the suspect may be armed.
Police say it started as a domestic violence assault call Wednesday morning. The victim was able to get out safely.
Some neighbors were told to evacuate and others were told to shelter in place.
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NetflixYou’ll be able to see Brad Paisley flexing his funny bone this week: his new Netflix comedy special premieres on Tuesday.
Reba McEntire and Baywatch‘s David Hasselhoff will be on hand for Brad Paisley’s Comedy Rodeo, as well as comedians Nate Bargatze, John Heffron, Jon Reep, Sarah Tiana, and Mike E. Winfield.
“I’ve been hosting a stand-up comedy night at the Nashville Comedy Festival for the last few years and Netflix approached us to film it,” Brad says. “It’s been fun to come up with bits and incorporate some stand-up comedians that really fit my audience. It’s going to be fun to see it come together in the one-hour special.”
The show was taped earlier this year at Zanies Comedy Club in Nashville. You can check out the trailer for Brad Paisley’s Comedy Rodeo on YouTube.
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Paul Ritch is putting out a remix EP of his recent album under his experimental alias Kaczmarek which was released on his self-titled label KCZMRK in October.
The 12-inch will include remixes by well-known producers such as Sterac (a.k.a Steve Rachmad), Vril, Djedjotronic from Boysnoize Records, Lewis Fautzi who regularly releases on Figure, Soma or PoleGroup; and fresh techno talent VSK.
Tracklisting
A1 / 1. IIIIIIIIII (Sterac Remix)
A2 / 2. IIIIIIIIII (Vril Remix)
B1 / 3. IIII (Lewis Fautzi Remix)
B2 / 4. IIIIIIIII (VSK Remix)
B3 / 5. IIIIIIIII (Djedjotronic Remix)
IIIIIIIIIIIIII Reworks will land on February 12, with the Djedjotronic rework streaming in full below.
A tweet from Barack Obama in the wake of the Charlottesville white supremacist violence has become one of the most popular social media posts ever.
Quoting Nelson Mandela, the former US president wrote:
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This article originally appeared in The Bulletin, the official publication of the Bar Association of Erie County. It is reprinted here with permission. Insurance Law In Violet Realty, Inc. v. Affiliated FM Insurance Co., No. 16-cv-757(EAW) (Aug. 28, 2017), plaintiff commenced an action for breach of contract, failure to act in good faith, violation of New York ...
US principal deputy assistant secretary calls on COAS
RAWALPINDI: The United States Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Alice G Wells Tuesday called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa here at the General Headquarters.
According to an Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), views were exchanged on issues of mutual interest, regional security and cooperation between the two countries during the meeting.
The US principal deputy assistant secretary commended the sacrifices and resilience of the people and armed forces of Pakistan and appreciated the role the Pakistan Army had played in battling the scourge of terrorism.
Both the sides reaffirmed commitment towards the common goal of peace and stability in the region, and discussed measures towards that end. They also agreed on continued engagement at multiple levels.
May 2 Boyd Gaming Corp
* Boyd Gaming reports first-quarter 2017 results; company reinstates dividend, reaffirms share repurchase program
* Q1 adjusted earnings per share $0.32
* Q1 earnings per share $0.31 from continuing operations
* Q1 revenue $605.3 million versus I/B/E/S view $604.7 million
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.31 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Says reaffirms previously provided FY 2017 guidance of total adjusted EBITDA of $585 million to $605 million
* Says has authorized reinstatement of company's cash dividend program, with an initial quarterly payment of $0.05 per share
* Says announced initial quarterly dividend payment of $0.05 per share
* Says board also reaffirmed company's existing share repurchase program, which has $92 million remaining Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Oh, say can you see... all the Broadway stars who have sung this song? Well now you can! It's America's birthday, and what better way to celebrate than with some of Broadway's best renditions of our national anthem.
Below, we've rounded up some of our favorite performances. Which version is your favorite?
Joshua Henry:
Kelli O'Hara:
Ramin Karimloo:
Cast of IN TRANSIT:
Orfeh:
Christopher Jackson: Cast of BEAUTIFUL (National Tour): Cast of MATILDA:
Cast of JERSEY BOYS (LA):
Cast of HAMILTON (National Tour):
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Melco Resorts & Entertainment Ltd
* Studio City International Holdings Limited announces confidential filing of draft registration statement for initial public offering
* Studio City International Holdings - registration statement is for a possible IPO of american depositary shares representing co's ordinary shares
* Studio City International Holdings - proposed IPO expected to commence as market conditions permit and is subject to co publicly filing form F-1 with SEC Source text: (bit.ly/2uGx6ZW) Further company coverage:
× Police: 1 man dead, 1 hurt in robbery-related double shooting near 33rd and McKinley
MILWAUKEE — A 27-year-old man was killed in a double shooting that happened Wednesday night, June 14th near 33rd and McKinley Boulevard.
It happened around 11:15 p.m.
Police said a 26-year-old man was taken to the hospital for treatment of injuries not believed to be life-threatening.
The shooting/ homicide appears to be robbery-related, police said.
MPD is seeking suspects and the investigation is ongoing.
× Fire destroys South Windsor home
SOUTH WINDSOR — A South Windsor home on Cliffwood Avenue was gutted early Tuesday morning.
Officers arrived at the scene of the inferno around 3 a.m., and the house was fully engulfed. It was, at one point, a two story home, but the second story collapsed in the fire.
The Fire Chief doesn’t believe anyone was home at the time, and there are no injuries at this time to report.
This is a developing story.
It looks like a one story home but the second floor actually collapsed. Fire chief doesn’t think anyone was home. House was fully engulfed when the chief and first responding officer arrived just before 3am @FOX61News pic.twitter.com/QtcaFBDbGj — Margaux Farrell (@marge_farrell) March 20, 2018
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Yoooooooo, Alex Trebek is the coldest dude in the game, lololololol. I'm dying laughing. @DragonflyJonez… https://t.co/XvcSCPpVs3
0 for 5 on the football category. Trebek is embarrassed. I love this.
"Let's look at the $1,000 clue, just for the fun of it," Trebek said, to laughter, to close out the round.
"If you guys ring in and get this one, I will die," Trebek said, before supplying the answer.
People online were here for it.
It was a mid-April day for a pair of marches: the first, a demand that President Donald Trump release his tax returns; the second, for Black Lives Matter. Both drew large crowds in downtown Seattle on an unusually sunny Saturday.
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Two men were arrested after a shooting in Carlisle County that sent one person to a hospital.
Kentucky State Police reports said the incident happened just after noon on Wednesday.
Troopers responded after an altercation at a home on Highway 1591, and found that 49-year-old Robert Ballard, of Bardwell, had been shot.
Reports said Ballard was flown from the scene to an area hospital, where he was treated for his injuries and released.
Following an investigation, Troopers arrested 43-year-old Ronald Williams, of Bardwell, on charges of first-degree assault, possession of a handgun by a convicted felon, and six counts of wanton endangerment.
48-year-old Richard Wright, of Arlington, was arrested on charges of tampering with evidence, first-degree wanton endangerment, second-degree wanton endangerment, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Both men were taken to Ballard County Jail.
March 31Lepu Medical Technology (Beijing) Co Ltd :
* Says net profit for FY 2017 Q1 to increase by 30 percent to 40 percent, or to be 230 million yuan to 247.6 million yuan, compared to net profit of FY 2016 Q1 (176.9 million yuan)
* Says increased revenue as main reason for the forecast
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/yIUmCq
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Logan Couture stepped onto the ice without the extra bit of facial apparatus we'd almost become accustomed to to start game three last night. My first thought wasn't, "what a brave young man."
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LONDON (AP) — The Spice Girls have confirmed plans to work together for the first time in six years, though details of the projects remain undisclosed.
Photos released Friday showed a meeting of Victoria “Posh Spice” Beckham, Melanie “Sporty Spice” Chisholm, Emma “Baby Spice” Bunton, Melanie “Scary Spice” Brown and Geri “Ginger Spice” Horner.
Publicist Jo Milloy later released a statement saying “the time now feels right to explore some incredible new opportunities together.”
It said new projects would “embrace the original essence of the Spice Girls, while reinforcing our message of female empowerment for future generations.”
The Sun newspaper says projects could include a TV talent show, though it said Saturday a live tour isn’t planned.
The Spice Girls were a 1990s phenomenon, and last reunited at the 2012 London Olympics.
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GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida coach Dan Mullen is reuniting with his former quarterbacks coach.
Mullen on Sunday announced the hiring of Houston offensive co-ordinator/quarterbacks coach Brian Johnson as an offensive assistant.
Johnson spent one season as Houston’s OC/QBs coach. He spent the three previous seasons as Mississippi State’s quarterbacks coach under Mullen, where he helped develop the 2016 NFL Rookie of the Year Dak Prescott.
Before his time at Mississippi State, Johnson became the youngest offensive co-ordinator in the Football Bowl Subdivision when he got the Utah job at age 24.
Johnson is the fourth assistant Mullen has hired who previously work with him at Mississippi State, joining Billy Gonzales, John Hevesy and Todd Grantham.
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The term "spring break" may bring to mind the wild parties of college kids, but even grown-ups long to shun the winter weather for some fun in the sun. Avoiding rowdy bacchanals, adult getaways favor interesting cities, an exciting dining scene, and hotels that offer stimulating design experiences. From the colonial walled city of Cartagena to a pair of relaunched legacy hotels, these nine high-design destination properties are sure to appeal to travelers looking for a more refined spring fling. See you in paradise!
TORONTO — Police in Toronto say they’ve made an arrest in a pair of vandalism cases, including one that shut down a west-end subway station for several hours on Friday.
In a statement released Saturday afternoon, Toronto police say a 48-year-old man faces 16 charges related to the two incidents, which happened nearly a month apart.
In the first case, police allege the man entered a fenced area in the city’s west side on Jan. 7 and cut the power cables leading to an airport lighting beacon.
In the second, police say he entered a subway tunnel on Feb. 2 and intentionally damaged 10 track switches. That led to the temporary closure of the Royal York subway station.
Police say the man was arrested several hours later, possessing the tools used to damage the track switches.
He appeared in court on Saturday to face charges including mischief, break-and-enter and failing to comply with a recognizance.
This property is for sale. This beautiful home contains 15 rooms including 7 bedrooms and has a livable surface of 420 m². Finishing works are needed. The property contains a glass-wall window which makes it bright. This home contains 1 kitchen, which is complete. It has 1 living room and a games room. The property comprises a swimming pool.
NICOSIA, Cyprus — A conservative veteran is taking on a left-leaning independent in Cyprus' presidential runoff amid questions whether an agreement reunifying the ethnically divided island-nation can be found anytime soon.
The choice for some 551,000 eligible voters Sunday will also depend on which candidate they feel has made the most convincing pitch to deliver more benefits from a rebounding economy.
It's the second time incumbent President Nicos Anastasiades faces off against independent Stavros Malas in a runoff.
Earlier opinion polls have shown Anastasiades handily beating Malas, but the independent's strong showing in the first round could make it a closer race.
In celebration of their 2017-18 Class 5A Georgia High School Football State Championship, the Rome High Wolves met with State Representative Katie Dempsey after observing the Georgia General
Assembly in session. The Wolves, along with their coaches, left Rome around 8:45 a.m. and were treated to lunch before meeting Dempsey and stopping for a photo op inside the Georgia Capitol building.
When asked how he and his pack were feeling about the meet-and-greet with our state’s top official Reid said, “We are thrilled about the chance to visit the Georgia State Capitol. When we get to visit the Capitol, I’d say we had a pretty good year.”
What’s the most pressing issue surrounding the development of neural interfaces?
When we contemplate the role of neural interfaces in our future lives, a lot of people will think of applications like telepathy: sending messages directly from my brain to yours. But first we need to have a deep discussion around privacy as a human right. Our data, which we give away free, has value. Companies like Facebook and Google mine that data to create economic value for themselves. With brain interfaces, you’d be giving away access...
On Monday, the Atlanta Braves pitching staff allowed 10 runs and still managed to escape with a victory after the offense exploded for 11. On Tuesday, they attempted the same feat only to find out that giving up double-digit runs is actually a pretty bad strategy when their bullpen is more-or-less useful. With one out in the bottom of the first, recent minor-league pick-up Ryan Raburn laced a triple high off the wall in right field.
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Tim McGraw and Faith Hill are celebrating 21 years of marriage -- in a very interesting way.
The lovebirds, who tied the knot on Oct. 6, 1996, announced on Friday that they will be releasing their first-ever album together, The Rest of Our Life.
While fans will have to wait until Nov. 17 to hear the entire 11-song collection, McGraw and Hill have already released the music video for the album's title track on Amazon Music Unlimited. "The Rest of Our Life" is the second single from the album (following "Speak to a Girl") and was written by Ed Sheeran, Amy Wadge, Johnny McDaid and Steve Mac.
Although the video comes on the country couple's 21st anniversary, McGraw and Hill get into an argument on camera in the Grant Singer-directed project, which was shot in McGraw's home state of Louisiana.
Rehrig Pacific Co. , a manufacturer of plastic pallets, plastic containers, roll-out recycling bin and commercial containers in the waste and recycling industry headquartered in Los Angeles, has hired Brian Yorston as the new director of business development for its environmental team.
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Go Tejano Day set another all-time paid attendance record on Sunday, this time with the group Calibre 50.Calibre 50 made their Rodeo debut at NRG Stadium playing to a crowd of 75, 565.That beats the record previously held by Banda El Recodo and Siggno who had 75, 557 last year.Go Tejano performers hold the top five spots on Rodeo paid attendance records.
This weekend in Palm Beach, Florida, Melania Trump chose a simple white cocktail dress to celebrate Easter with her son. But this morning, back in Washington, D.C., the First Lady was tasked to join her entire extended family and the press in the annual Easter Egg Roll on the White House South Lawn. For this larger occasion, Trump looked once again to Hervé Pierre , the man responsible for her inauguration ball gown, and asked him to deliver a custom blush-colored dress for the day.
The light pink sheath looked structurally similar to the emerald green dress she wore to meet Queen Rania of Jordan two weeks ago, which was also designed by Pierre. Today, however, she exchanged stiletto heels for matching flats that grounded the look.
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Six people were killed and dozens injured after a car drove into a crowd at Bulemia Market, Busia County.
UPS workers gather outside after a reported shooting at a UPS warehouse and customer service centre in San Francisco after the shooting on Wednesday. (Eric Risberg/The Associated Press) A shooting Wednesday at a sprawling UPS warehouse and customer service centre in San Francisco sent four people to hospital, officials said. CBC 7:40:00 PM CEST
A 37-year-old Madison man was killed Sunday evening when his vehicle crashed on U.S. 72 in Athens.
Fran Le'Paul Poole was killed in the 6:30 p.m. crash when his 2007 Ford Edge left the highway and flipped several times, Athens police announced in a news release.
Poole, who was not wearing a seat belt, was ejected from the vehicle, said Athens police Capt. Trevor Harris.
The accident happened near the Collins Supply parking lot, where Poole and his vehicle came to a rest.
Additional details haven't been released.
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When you’re buying a car, almost every dealer, car broker or car supermarket will offer you a finance scheme – it’s a major source of profit for the motor trade. We explain the different types of finance plan, how to understand your payment options and the advantages of each, as well as the things to be aware of before you sign on the dotted line.
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Nintendo confirms the fate of the Mini NES
The fate of the Nintendo Classic Mini NES has been confirmed, as Nintendo issues a statement about UK stock availability.
A Nintendo spokesperson recently said that the console had been discontinued in North America, and that retailers would receive their last shipments of the year in April.
Slightly less clear was the status of the Mini NES in the UK and other territories.
However, in a statement to Express Online, a Nintendo spokesperson confirmed the worst, explaining that the company was no longer manufacturing the console in the region.
"We can confirm that we are no longer manufacturing the Nintendo Classic Mini: Nintendo Entertainment System," reads a Nintendo UK statement.
"If production resumes in the future, an update will be posted on the official Nintendo website."
While this is bad news for fans, the statement suggests that the Mini NES could return in the future.
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Two Gary teens were charged with attempted murder Friday stemming from a 2016 shooting, police said.
Charles Barbour III and Antwan Lavell Williams, both 19, each face four counts: attempted murder, aggravated battery, battery by means of a deadly weapon and battery resulting in serious bodily injury, Lake County court records show.
Barbour and Williams are accused of shooting at a woman and her boyfriend while they were sitting in a parked vehicle Oct. 9, 2016, in the 1900 block of West 15th Avenue, Lt. Dawn Westerfield, Gary police spokeswoman, said.
The woman was shot in the head and "will have lifelong impairment as a result of the attack," Westerfield said.
Williams was in custody Friday while Barbour remains at large and is considered "armed and dangerous," according to Westerfield.
Anyone with information about Barbour's whereabouts is asked to call Detective Sgt. Gregory Wolf at 219-881-1210 or the crime tip line at 866-274-6347.
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NEW DELHI: Russia, China and India today condemned terrorism in all forms and reaffirmed their determination to prevent and counter it.
The three countries also said those committing, organizing, inciting or supporting terrorist acts must be held accountable and brought to justice.
In a joint communiqué issued after the 15th meeting of foreign ministers of Russia, India and China here, the countries made it clear that their cooperation was not directed against any other nation.
The statement urged all countries to take adequate measures to prevent terrorist activities from their territory.-PTI
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The number of over 75s using social media has nearly doubled in the last year, Ofcom has found, leaving a less savvy older generation at risk from online scams.
A report by Ofcom into the nation’s online habits shows a “striking” rise in the number of older people using tablet computers and signing up to sites such as Facebook.
Some 48 per cent on online baby boomers aged 65 to 74 now have a social media profile, as do 41 per cent of over-75s, up from 19 per cent a year ago.
The report noted "striking growth in older people's use of technology between 2015 and 2016".
But those who have signed up are less savvy about the internet that their children or grandchildren, with 16 per cent of over 55s saying they never considered privacy implications when uploading a photograph.
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PINDI BHATTIAN: At least three people, of the same family, died and three others wounded in a road crash on Pindi Bhattian-Faisalabad Motorway early Tuesday, according to Motorway Police.
The incident took place near Jhang Branch canal on M3 Motorway, when a speeding bus collided with a car, officials said.
Consequently, three of a family, including a woman, were killed. The deceased were identified as Bilal, Mukhtat and Farhat.
The three wounded of the crash were shifted to Tehsil Headquarters Hospital Pindi Bhattian.
They were said to be in precarious condition.
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Wieters is expected to catch fewer games in 2018, Chelsea Janes of The Washington Post reports.
This isn't all too surprising seeing as Wieters is coming off one of his worst offensive seasons as a pro. The switch-hitting backstop batted just .225 with a .643 OPS and 62 wRC+ in 123 games last year, all of which were easily the lowest such marks of his career. He did draw praise from the Nationals' pitching staff for his preparation and game management, so the hope is that he can contribute more evenly on both sides of the ball with a reduced workload in 2018. Pedro Severino will likely see an increased workload as the team's backstop, assuming Washington doesn't turn elsewhere to acquire another catcher prior to the season.
A woman who went missing in the Lolo Pass area has been found safe.
Search and rescue crews from Missoula County were dispatched around 7:00 p.m. Tuesday to the Elk Meadows area of Lolo Pass.
Captain Bill Burt of the Missoula County Sheriff's Office said Eloise Johnson, 66, of Idaho had been picking mushrooms and camping in the area with her husband when the two became separated.
ATV riders spotted Johnson about eight miles up Elk Meadows Road around 9:15 p.m. Tuesday. Burt said Johnson is safe.
Both a K-9 unit and Two Bear Air assisted in the search.
Are u a Fan/Friend of Ric Flair?If so, we need prayers & positive energy 4 our Living Legend as he is dealing w/some tough medical issues🙏🏻 — MelindaMorrisZanoni (@LegacyTalentCEO) August 14, 2017
Ric Flair with ABC11's Julie Wilson and Dearon Smith at Raleigh Supercon in July.
The media representative for wrestler Ric Flair says the WWE hall of famer is in the hospital.Melinda Morris Zanoni of Legacy Talent and Entertainment tweeted Monday that "we need prayers & positive energy 4 our Living Legend as he is dealing w/some tough medical issues."It's not clear where Flair is hospitalized. He lives in Charlotte.
A section of the Inspira Medical Center in Vineland will get a name change tomorrow following a donation of $1 million. A ceremony will be held Thursday to announce the name of the local physician who made the generous donation to the heath care facility that is located just off Route 55.
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The Haryana government on Sunday said 100 wrestling mats will be provided to ‘akhadas’ in the state following the success of Aamir Khan’s film Dangal, based on wrestling.
Dangal highlights the struggle of a wrestler father to train his daughters into international champions.
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, who met wrestling champions Geeta and Babita Phogat and their coach-father Mahavir Singh Phogat, on whose lives film Dangal is based, to honour them, also said that his government has set up a committee led by the Chief Secretary to streamline the process of giving employment to the state’s outstanding sportspersons.
He said that based on the recommendations of this committee, a new policy for sportspersons would be formulated. Geeta and Babita are ace wrestlers who hail from Balali village in Charkhi Dadri district.
Khattar, on this occasion, also gave the first-ever “cashless Shagun” to Geeta Phogat who got married recently.
Chinese tech titan Tencent Holdings Ltd. reports its fourth-quarter and annual earnings after the market closes in Hong Kong on Wednesday. Here’s what you need to know.
EARNINGS FORECAST: Analysts polled by S&P Global Market Intelligence expect Tencent to report earnings of 17.5 billion yuan ($2.8 billion) for the three months ended Dec. 31, a 42% increase over the 12.3 billion yuan earned during the same period a year earlier.
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WASHINGTON (WHTM) – Toys “R” Us is recalling Bruin Infant Wiggle Ball toys because the rubber knobs and plastic back can detach and pose a choking hazard to infants.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission says the retailer has received six reports of the rubber knobs breaking off, including four reports of the pieces found in children’s mouths.
The wiggle balls, also called giggle balls, vibrate and play three different musical tunes. The recalled toys have model number 5F6342E and Toys “R” Us printed on the product.
The balls were sold exclusively at Babies “R” Us and Toys “R” Us stores from June 2016 through January 2017 for about $13.
The safety commission says parents should take the toys away from babies and return them to Babies “R” Us or Toys “R” Us for a full refund.
On The Gist, we can have sympathy for all kinds of people—just not the guy who loses all his money on bitcoin.
In the interview, Lenora Chu tells the story of her American family’s rude awakening to Chinese education practices. When Chu moved her family to Shanghai, she eagerly enrolled her young son into an elite Chinese public school. She expected academic rigor and an emphasis on work ethic. But she was surprised to find authoritarian teachers and desperate, obsequious parents. What, if anything, should the U.S. borrow from the Chinese education model? Chu’s book is Little Soldiers: An American Boy, a Chinese School, and the Global Race to Achieve.
(CNS): The police are urging people not to engage in water-related activities this weekend due to the continued tropical storm conditions. They warned the public to stay out off the water until advised it is safe again, including boating, swimming, diving, surfboarding and scuba diving. The RCIPS also advised boat owners to secure vessels, especially along the south and west sides of the island. Keep updated with the latest weather conditions by visiting the Cayman Islands Weather Service website here .
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Waterville P.D. Investigate Apparent Hit-and-Run on Front St.
Waterville police are investigating a reported hit-and-run on Front Street.
We’re told a 41-year-old Waterville woman was grazed by a car in front of Joseph’s Market Saturday morning.
Police say surveillance video shows the driver appeared to be distracted and that it did not look intentional.
The black and white footage did not provide any identifying features of the car other than that it looked like a dark, small SUV.
The person struck fell down, then walked to a friend’s home to call police.
She was taken to Inland Hospital with minor injuries.
“A vehicle had changed lanes to the left lane, where she was walking on the side, and at the last second swerved to miss her but caught her with the mirror and the side of the car,” said Sgt. Brian Gardiner.
Anyone with any information is asked to call Waterville police at 680-4700.
North Korean senior official Kim Yong Chol arrived Wednesday in New York for talks on salvaging a summit meeting between US President Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un.
A spokesman for the North Korean mission to the United Nations said Kim, described as right-hand man to the country’s leader, had arrived aboard an Air China flight at New York’s Kennedy airport.
Details soon.
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The broad picture of higher education retention and completion isn't pretty — and as the federal government pushes to use an expanded student data set, experts say the numbers will get even worse. This is bad news for the industry, as more and more states and federal regulators push to tie funding to outcomes. With shifting demographics, and declining populations, gone are the days when the industry at-large could afford to reject broad swafts of students who were less likely to succeed.
However, the picture isn't all bad. Some institutions are actually finding a great amount of success serving particularly those students who are most disadvantaged. And still others are making headways with using mobile apps and an increased emphasis on leveraging data to make a difference with the total student body. Here, we round up the top strategies that are really making a difference across the country
Demetrius Denzel-Dyson scored 21 points and Josh Sharkey a career-high 18 off the bench as Samford held off a furious rally at The Citadel 98-90 on Saturday, winning three straight Southern Conference road games for the first time in 11 years.
The Citadel (9-11, 2-5) trailed by 25 points with just under nine minutes remaining but outscored Samford 31-11 over the next eight and came as close as 92-87 on a Matt Frierson 3-pointer with 55 seconds left.
Denzel-Dyson closed the game with a key rebound and made six straight free throws.
Samford (13-6, 4-2) placed six in double figures with Triston Chambers scoring 14 with four 3-pointers, Wyatt Walker 11 with 11 rebounds, Alex Thompson 11 points and Justin Hopkins 10.
Samford shot 33 for 52, a hot 63.5 percent, while holding The Citadel to less than 40-percent (34 of 86). The Citadel scored 26 points off 23 Samford turnovers.
Porsche is beginning to implement a new diagnostic technology at its dealership service departments. The system, dubbed "Tech Live Look," could reduce repair times by up to 40 percent, Porsche says.
Using a pair of augmented reality glasses, a Porsche technician will be able to see information projected from a display inside the lenses. The glasses also include a camera that can broadcast what the wearer sees to a specialist at Porsche's headquarters in Atlanta. The specialist can then talk the dealer technician through complex diagnoses and repairs. Tech Live Look also allows the technician to see service bulletins and schematics without having to step away from the vehicle.
"Tech Live Look is the kind of digital innovation Porsche values because it raises the quality of the customer experience. By solving issues faster, our dealer partners can get their customers back into cars with less disruption," Porsche Cars North America president Klaus Zellmer said about AR diagnosis.
EMBED >More News Videos Thieves steal ATM machine from Harris County courthouse
Surveillance video shows thieves stealing an ATM machine from the Harris County Courthouse Annex Sunday morning.Authorities say a truck crashed through the front entrance of the building located at 1001 Sgt. Macario Garcia Drive around 3:00 a.m. on Houston's east side.The crooks dragged the ATM down the street before deputies arrived.No one was inside the annex at the time.So far, no one has been arrested.
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. —The Memphis Police Department is seeking help identify three suspect involved in a shooting that happened on South Lauderdale Street.
Police originally responded to the call on Febuary 1.
According to police, one of the suspects opened the driver’s side door, pulled a silver handgun and shot the victim as he was leaving the truck.
No other information is available at this time.
If you recognize anyone in the video contact CrimeStopper at 528-CASH.
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Musician Moses Nakintije Ssekibogo alias Mowzey Radio had been buried at his home in Kagga, Nakawuka in Wakiso district. Thousands of people thronged the village of Kagga southwest of Kampala to pay their last respects to a man who, at 35, had already dominated music scene in Uganda for over 10 years.
The current plan for tonight's RAW is for The Ultimate Deletion match between Matt Hardy and Bray Wyatt to close the broadcast, according to PWInsider. This is the match that was taped at Matt's compound in Cameron, NC a few weeks back.
Samoa Joe is backstage for tonight's show but there's no word yet on if he will be returning. This is the first time Joe has been backstage for TV since the Royal Rumble match.
John Cena and Ronda Rousey are also backstage at tonight's RAW. Rousey is scheduled for an in-ring promo tonight.
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Ellen DeGeneres, took a funny dig at Blake Shelton on Friday when she digitally altered some footage from The Voice to make it look like he was performing in his underwear. “We had Blake Shelton here last week and he recently was named People Magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive,” DeGeneres said while setting up the clip. “I was watching The Voice and boy, this is really getting to his head.” She then cut to Shelton and girlfriend Gwen Stefani’s recent Voice performance of their duet “You Make Me Feel Like Christmas,” except Shelton’s wearing nothing but a guitar and a pair of tighty-whities. At the end, Shelton turns around to shake his behind–and reveals that “Blake” is written on the back of his underwear. The real-life Stefani later appeared on the show, telling Ellen jokingly about Shelton’s Sexiest Man title, “It’s tough to be around him now.”
Trying to fit your carry-on and your legs in a space not comfortably made for many of us can be a challenge.
Lundqvist opened the playoffs by shutting out the Canadiens on Wednesday , stopping all 31 shots he faced. There were loose pucks there.
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The mother of a girl at the center of a medical and religious debate over brain death says she doesn’t regret moving from California to New Jersey so her daughter could receive care after being declared dead.
Nailah Winkfield told reporters Tuesday that she gave up everything for daughter Jahi McMath, but it was worthwhile. The San Francisco Chronicle reports that Jahi will be buried Friday in Hayward, California.
Winkfield says doctors declared Jahi dead on June 22 after an operation to treat an intestinal issue.
McMath had already been declared dead in December 2013 after suffering irreversible brain damage during routine surgery in California when she was 13.
Winkfield refused to accept the conclusion and took McMath to New Jersey, which accommodates religions that don’t recognize brain death.
A new wine and cheese bar that will focus on trendy grilled cheese sandwiches is slated to open in August at 105 South King Street in Leesburg.
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Poor, overpopulated bengledash can't handle flood of Rohingya refugees
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moving them to a remote, uninhabited island prone to hurricanes and cyclones
CAMDEN, N.J. — A former Atlantic City councilman once charged in a sex blackmail case that involved a secretly recorded video, a Baptist minister and a hooker has been sentenced to prison over another recording made by a co-owner of a Boardwalk rolling chair company.
John Schultz was sentenced Monday to six months in prison followed by six months of house arrest for conspiring to defraud the Internal Revenue Service of nearly $120,000 over a three-year period.
The 74-year-old Schultz operated the rolling chair business with two others. The secret recording was made by a co-owner who was co-operating with the government and revealed that the company kept two sets of books to hide money from the IRS.
Three Xanax pills and eight grams of heroin were found inside a safe an employee tried to retrieve Sunday from a store in Spanaway. Pierce County Sheriff’s Department
Good Friday saw Daventry churches come together to take part in the annual Walk of Witness.
The traditional procession made its way from St Augustine’s Church to the Methodist Church where hot cross buns were served up.
The walk, which references Jesus Christ’s last walk towards the site of his crucifixion, featured hymns, readings and reflections, as well as a cross which was carried by members of the procession.
– The card for WrestleMania 34 has been updated following this week’s episode of Raw. The show takes place on April 8th in New Orleans, Louisiana. The card is as follows:
* WWE Universal Championship Match: Brock Lesnar vs. Roman Reigns
* WWE Championship Match: AJ Styles vs. Shinsuke Nakamura
* WWE Intercontinental Championship Match: The Miz vs. Seth Rollins vs. Finn Bálor
* WWE United States Championship Match: Randy Orton vs. Bobby Roode
* Raw Women’s Championship Match: Asuka vs. Nia Jax
* Raw Tag Team Championship Match: The Bar vs. Braun Strowman & A Partner TBD
* Smackdown Women’s Championship Match: Charlotte Flair vs. Asuka
* WWE Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Finals: Cedric Alexander vs. Mustafa Ali or Drew Gulak
* Kurt Angle and Ronda Rousey vs. Triple H and Stephanie McMahon
* Sami Zayn vs. Kevin Owens
* WrestleMania Women’s Battle Royal: Competitors to be announced
* Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal: The Revival and more to be announced
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The heat is being blamed for lifting a portion of a sidewalk in Innisfil.
The two concrete slabs on Webster Boulevard in Alcona raised about 10 degrees on Tuesday. Residents in the area say they’ve never seen anything like it before.
The town says the heat caused the concrete underneath to expand and buckle up. Workers marked the site on Tuesday night and repaired it on Wednesday morning.
The town says this is the only reported incident they’ve received.
August 14, 2017, 8:41 AM | Actress Susan Sarandon is known for her versatile performances and won an Academy Award for her role in "Dead Man Walking." Sarandon joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss her guest star role in the newest season of "Ray Donovan" on Showtime, a division of CBS.
LAS VEGAS — The much anticipated fight between undefeated boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. and MMA star Conor McGregor will take place, both fighters announced on social media Wednesday.
Mayweather made the announcement on Twitter, saying, “IT’S OFFICIAL!!!” with a promotional video.
Moments earlier, McGregor tweeted “THE FIGHT IS ON.” with a picture of himself and Floyd Mayweather Sr., rather than Mayweather Jr.
THE FIGHT IS ON. pic.twitter.com/KhW0u3jRft — Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) June 14, 2017
UFC President Dana White tweeted a simple emoji.
😃 — Dana White (@danawhite) June 14, 2017
Speculation began two years ago that McGregor and Mayweather might someday square off against each other.
The welterweight boxing match between the two star fighters is set for Aug. 26 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena/T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
The fight will be shown on Showtime PPV.
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It could soon be against the law in Hampstead to smoke on all municipal property — that includes parks, streets and even sidewalks.
The Edge business incubator will be located at 2627 10th Avenue, the site of the former Armed Forces Reserve Center armory. The Edge business incubator will be located at 2627 10th Avenue, the site of the former Armed Forces Reserve Center armory.( Leaders Monday broke ground for its new location at 2627 10th Avenue, on the site of the former Armed Forces Reserve Center armory.
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Todd feels like he is a push over when it comes to Jasper. Tandy takes this as an opportunity to toughen Todd up with a little role playing.
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks will open their 50th anniversary season on the road against the Boston Celtics on Oct. 18.
After the season opener, the Bucks open a four-game homestand at BMO Harris Bradley Center with a nationally televised game on ESPN against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Oct. 20. The Bucks also host the three-time defending Eastern Conference champion Cavaliers on Dec. 19 and will play at Cleveland on Nov. 7 and March 19.
The Bucks will host defending NBA champs the Golden State Warriors on Jan. 12 and play at Golden State on March 29.
Milwaukee has two December home matchups against the rival Chicago Bulls on Dec. 15 and Dec. 26.
The Bucks will host the Washington Wizards in a Martin Luther King Jr. Day matinee on Jan. 15.
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CITY OF HAYS
Due to the observance of the New Year’s holiday, Monday, January 2, 2017, refuse/recycling route schedules will be altered as follows:
Monday and Tuesday’s collection will be on Tuesday, January 3, 2017.
There is no anticipated change to Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday’s collection schedules.
Although collections may not occur on your normal day, collections will be completed during the week.
City of Hays customers that may have any questions regarding this notice should contact the Solid Waste Division of the Public Works Department at (785) 628-7357.
Please remember to always have refuse and recycling bags out by 7:00 a.m.
It is anticipated that heavy volumes of refuse/recyclable will be encountered around the holidays. Please make sure your bags are out by 7:00 a.m. and keep in mind that the trucks have no set time schedule.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner Justify has completed a half-mile workout at Churchill Downs in preparation for his Triple Crown bid next month.
The 3-year-old colt covered the distance in 46.80 seconds on Tuesday with trainer Bob Baffert and co-owner Elliott Walden of WinStar Farm looking on. It was the fastest among 43 workouts at the distance. Jockey Martin Garcia flew in from Southern California to work Justify, who is ridden in races by Mike Smith.
Baffert says Justify performed the way he wanted, and he believes the colt is progressing ahead of the June 9 Belmont Stakes.
Justify is expected to have one more workout, possibly on Monday, before he flies to New York next Wednesday.
Baffert will return to his Southern California base before returning to Louisville this weekend.
Also Tuesday, Free Drop Billy was confirmed to run in the Belmont. The colt finished 16th in the Kentucky Derby and skipped the Preakness.
An organization known as American Veterans Outdoor Adventures in Fairfield will be holding a benefit for their organization in Walker’s Bluff. The organization helps keep disabled vets active by taking them hunting and fishing.
They’re having singer Coffey Anderson, who’ll be performing on July 14th.
Co-founder Bill Coomer explains the outdoor adventures the organization works to provide.
Co-founder Daniel Price says AVOA’s board is run by 6 people, most of whom are disabled vets.
To get your tickets to go the concert for American Veterans Outdoor Adventures, go to amvetsoutdoor.com. You can also call 618-956-9900.
The Annapolis Film Festival is back and organizers say it's the biggest year of the event yet.
Lee Anderson, one of the events co-founders, said there will 87 events going on over the 4 days of the festival.
The festival starts on Thursday and runs through Sunday.
One of the highlights includes an appearance by Downton Abbey star, Joanne Froggatt. She will be in Annapolis on Saturday for the east coast premiere of her movie, "A Crooked Somebody."
For more information on the festival and how to get tickets click here.
This is the bi-weekly visible open thread. Post about anything you want, ask random questions, whatever. You can also talk at the SSC subreddit, the SSC Discord server. Also:
1. Comments of the week: CatCube on how organizations change over time, Douglas Knight’s update on self-driving car progress, Tibor on gun laws in the Czech Republic. And Brad explains why comments are closed on some posts here better than I could.
2. I’m off social media for the time being to avoid Discourse. If you need to contact me, try email – on a related note, sorry for being terrible about responding to emails.
3. I’ll be at the Effective Altruism Global conference today. Come say hi. If nothing else, I’ll be at the Rationalist Tumblr Meetup (at least briefly) and Katja Grace’s 5:50 talk on AI.
4. Does anyone have strong feelings about who would make a good SSC moderator? Does anyone actually read all the comments here well enough to moderate them?
BERLIN, March 18 (Reuters) - German Economy Minister Peter Altmaier on Sunday warned the United States against trying to drive a wedge between Germany and the rest of Europe with import tariffs, and said a global trade war would harm both producers and consumers.
Altmaier, who will travel to Washington later on Sunday, told the Handelsblatt newspaper that he prepared for his meetings with U.S. officials in close coordination with EU Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmstrom.
“We are a customs union and act jointly. It cannot be in the interest of the U.S. government to divide Europe, and it also would not succeed,” he told the paper. (Reporting by Andrea Shalal Editing by Catherine Evans)
Life on the road isn't something that most fans get to see.
For us, a show begins with the support act and ends with the encore, entirely bypassing the travel, the soundchecks, and the general exploration of touring life.
Tim Muddiman has spent time on the road with Gary Numan, splitting his time between solo work and experience with the synth pop pioneer and industrial godhead.
Recently stopping past New Jersey with Gary Numan, Tim Muddiman took a few snaps, showing another side to touring life.
A talented photographer, these snaps offer a different perspective, one fans very rarely get to see.
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The Democratic National Committee has finalized its "unity commission" roster, a group made up largely of supporters of former Democratic presidential primary rivals Hillary Rodham Clinton Dems announce 'unity commission' members Conservative group to target Warren book tour: report Conway: Dem leaders need to denounce violence at protests MORE Bernie Sanders Dems announce 'unity commission' members Conservative group to target Warren book tour: report Sanders endorses Montana Dem in special election MORE Democrats created the framework for the committee at the July national convention, choosing Democratic strategist Jennifer O'Malley Dillon as the chairwoman and Sanders confidant Larry Cohen as the vice chairman.
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March 29 New Age Beverages Corp
* New Age Beverages Corp - on March 23, entered asset purchase agreement whereby co agreed to acquire substantially all of operating assets of Marley Beverage Co
* New Age Beverages Corp - will receive assets in exchange for a purchase price of 2.85 million shares of company's common stock, among other things
* New Age Beverages Corp - to receive assets also for cash equal to 150,000 times average of closing price of co's stock on 10 trading days before closing date
* New Age Beverages Corp - to receive assets also for earn out payment of $1.3 million in cash under certain conditions Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Web Desk: In a shocking video, vehicles are being washed away during flash flood in Brazil. It was filmed on March 16, and then was uploaded on Facebook.
The video showed toppled cars fully submerged in water. Reportedly, many commuters were injured after being trapped in cars while being drifted away by the water.
Brazil witnessed a rainfall that has caused severe flash floods, power outages and even landslides.
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“Here at Mac Gamer HQ, we spend a lot of time talking about how great the gaming situation is on the Mac,” Mac Gamer HQ writes. “But this year, oh boy, it could go down as theReally.”
“The release of MacOS 10.12.4 in April seems to have provided the Metal upgrade developers needed to finish some of the top ports,” Mac Gamer HQ writes. “Within weeks of its release, we saw F1 2016, Total War: Warhammer and Telltale’s Guardians of the Galaxy released, and that promises more exciting releases for the next several months.”
Mac Gamer HQ writes, “In all honesty, the list of games released in the first four-plus months of the year would make a pretty good year-end list; add in the titles we know or strongly suspect are coming during the rest of the year and our list of Best Mac Games 2017 gets truly impressive.”
Mac Gamer HQ’s 30 Best Mac Games of 2017 here.
BEIRUT — The media arm of Lebanon's militant Hezbollah group says hundreds of Syrian rebels and civilians have started leaving the Lebanon-Syria border area after a deal was reached for their departure.
The Central Military Media says buses carrying members of the Levant People's Brigades rebel group started moving on Monday from the badlands of the Lebanese border town of Arsal in the direction of the Syrian village of Fleeta.
The evacuation comes nearly two weeks after more than 7,000 Syrians, many of them al-Qaida-linked fighters and their families, left Arsal, following an offensive by Hezbollah.
After all of the rallying & support from his fans as well as his city...Meek Mill is officially a FREE MAN! We're hoping he went straight to the studio to release some of his frustrations into a brand new track but we'll see. Tune in to Big Tigger's Trending Topics for more details and make sure you catch him live from Monday-Friday from 2-6pm at WatchV103.com
Wu had been detained two months earlier, in May 2015, after travelling to the southeastern city of Nanchang to put pressure on a judge. Defense lawyers had been denied access to files in a case in which four men were serving prison time for a double murder despite a later confession from a fifth man. Wu had said on social media that he planned to hold a mock funeral for the judge, and was arrested after unfurling a banner that insulted him.
The Victorum Racing Team, made up of students of St Brigid’s College Loughrea, returned home from the F1 in Schools World Finals in Malaysia with three nominations, the title of best Verbal Presentation and an incredible 4th place overall finish.
The Team of Ruth Conway, Sinead Kennedy, Sean Brien, Sean Fahey and Alannah Curley also produced the fastest Car on day one of the time trials
On their return they called into Over The Line and spoke to John Mulligan about their experiences…They also had a special present for John!
Representative Steve Scalise will be throwing the opening pitch at the Washington Nationals v. Chicago Cubs game tonight at 7:30 p.m. in D.C..
Scalise was shot in the hip back in June when a gunman opened fire on at the Republican Congressional Baseball Team practice.
Scalise suffered significant damage to his bones, organs and blood vessels. He returned to work at the Capitol last month.
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ELLIOT LAKE, Ont. — Provincial police say three people are facing charges after an argument over a dog that got off its leash in a park ended with three women being assaulted.
It’s alleged the women were walking their dog in an Elliot Lake, Ont., park late Monday afternoon when it got off its leash.
Investigators say this upset another group of people in the park, each group taking pictures of the other group’s actions — and a verbal altercation ensued.
Police say the altercation ended when the women were allegedly assaulted by three people in the other group.
A 56-year-old woman and a 26-year-old man are charged with assault and a 59-year-old man is charged with two counts of assault with a weapon.
The accused — all from Elliot Lake — are to appear in court on Sept. 11.
Oshie was assessed a $5,000 fine for cross-checking Penguins defenseman Kris Letang in Friday's road game.
This fine obviously amounts to pocket change for Oshie, but it reportedly is the maximum amount permitted under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). Having dodged a suspension, fantasy owners can look forward to playing Oshie as normal Sunday against the Golden Knights. However, he is having a bit of a down year with 12 goals and 18 assists representing his total through 45 games, as compared to his .82 points-per-game clip in 2016-17.
We are starting 2017 off with a bang: A 2 hour interview with the Tony Award winning Michael Rupert , who has been in the business for over fifty years! Michael pulls back the curtain on his amazing career which includes working as a child actor in TV shows like MY THREE SONS, getting a Tony nomination as a teenager for THE HAPPY TIME, the existential crisis of taking over for PIPPIN in the 70s, winning a Tony Award in the 80s for SWEET CHARITY, bringing comfort to many as FALSETTOS' Marvin in 90s, and being introduced to a whole new generation through LEGALLY BLONDE in the 2000s.
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Daily 3 Midday' game
SACRAMENTO (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday afternoon's drawing of the California Lottery's "Daily 3 Midday" game were:
1-2-4
(one, two, four)
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Robert Keever graduates from Union College
Robert Keever, of Hamilton, graduated from Union College Sunday during the college’s 223rd commencement exercises.
Keever received a Bachelor of Science degree, majoring in mechanical engineering. During the ceremony, speaker John Sexton urged the class to build on their time as a family at Union to navigate the challenges that lie ahead.
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Tuesday will deliver mostly sunny skies, but it will be windy. That wind will blow in another round of cold air, bringing lows down into the 20’s by Wednesday morning.
David Davis v Jacob Rees-Mogg on Brexit transition
Brexit Secretary David Davis rejects fellow Tory's Jacob Rees-Mogg's suggestion it would be "more honest" to admit the UK plans to "de facto" stay in the EU for two extra years.
Are you a fan of the Chicago Cubs? Do you have no qualms about spending a grotesque amount of money for something that usually ends up in the garbage? Then do we have an offer for you. As noted by ESPN's Darren Rovell , the Chicago Cubs are now selling leaves of Wrigley Field ivy from last year's historic World Series season.
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WA celebrate after beating the Allies in their final game of the AFL under-18 championships.
Dolphins' McCain on playing against the Steelers
Dolphins cornerback Bobby McCain on facing the Pittsburgh Steelers in the playoffs.
Aug 15 (Reuters) - Amec Foster Wheeler's proposal to sell almost all of its upstream offshore oil and gas servicing assets may be adequate for regulatory approval of its merger with John Wood Group Plc, UK's Competition And Markets Authority (CMA) said on Tuesday.
The market regulator said the divestiture, or a modified version of it, might be acceptable and that it would open a public consultation in due course. (http://bit.ly/2vE7JcA)
British oil and gas services company Amec Foster Wheeler is being bought by John Wood Group for 2.2 billion pound ($2.8 billion). (Reporting by Sanjeeban Sarkar in Bengaluru; Editing by Amrutha Gayathri)
England didn’t exactly have the best World Cup-qualifying 1-0 win over Slovenia on Thursday, so we won’t show you the one highlight of Harry Kane’s stoppage time goal.
Instead, let’s turn our attention to the better highlight — a fan tossing a paper airplane that sails majestically before landing right in a goal at Wembley Stadium. The crowd went predictably nuts:
This isn’t as good as this airplane toss from a few years ago, but deserves attention nonetheless.
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WASHINGTON, Oct 6 (Reuters) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has not decided whether it will replace the Clean Power Plan - the centerpiece Obama-era climate change regulation - after it moves to repeal it, according to a draft of the proposal seen by Reuters on Friday.
In the 43-page document, the EPA said the rule, introduced by former President Barack Obama in 2015 to curtail greenhouse gas emissions from power plants, was illegal. It aimed to cut emissions by 32 percent below 2005 levels by 2030.
"Under the interpretation proposed in this notice, the CPP exceeds the EPA´s statutory authority and would be repealed," the proposal says. (Reporting By Valerie Volcovici)
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Noble Energy Inc
* Noble Energy announces pricing and expiration of the tender offer for its 8.25 percent senior notes due 2019 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
NASA writes:Space.com adds:Space.com describes Thursday's announcement as an exoplanet discovery. (Earlier they reported on the discovery of " a possibly habitable alien world " about 2.2 times the size of earth orbiting a dwarf star "within the range of distances where liquid water could exist on a world's surface".)Slashdot reader schwit1 points out that other less-credible sites speculate NASA's announcement will be "a major discovery about life beyond earth."
The sporting community in Tonga are facing an anxious wait before they find out how King Tupou will react to a petition calling on him to intervene and save the 2019 Pacific Games.
A delegation of sports and community leaders have called at the Royal Palace to deliver the petition, which will be handed on to the monarch in line with strict cultural protocols.
The Secretary-General of Tonga's Sports and National Olympic Committee, Takitoa Taumoepau, says they remain hopeful, but it could be a week before they hear anything back.
MOSCOW (AP) — Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has denied reports of intercepted phone calls between Russian intelligence officials and members of Donald Trump's presidential campaign.
The New York Times said that the Russians made contact with Paul Manafort, who briefly served as Trump's campaign chairman. Current and former U.S. officials interviewed by the Times declined to identify other Trump associates contacted by the Russians.
Speaking to reporters in Moscow, Peskov, spokesman for President Vladimir Putin, pointed to the anonymity of the sources, saying that the reports "are not based on any facts, do not point to actual facts."
The report comes a day after U.S. National Security Adviser Michael Flynn resigned following reports he misled Vice President Mike Pence and other officials about his contacts with Russia.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick Four-Midday' game
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday afternoon's drawing of the "Pick Four-Midday" game were:
8-8-9-7, Fireball:
(eight, eight, nine, seven; Fireball: zero)
Damian Lillard has one of the most interactive Twitter accounts of any NBA player. He gladly jumps into Q&A's with fans and is willing to speak his mind.
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The South Carolina Public Service Commission is hearing testimony Tuesday from concerned ratepayers hoping to sway commissioners to reduce SCE&G's rates following the collapse of the VC Summer project.
Attorney General Alan Wilson is expected to speak and discuss how the Base Load Review Act -- the main legislative vehicle used by SCE&G and Santee Cooper to raise rates to build the failed nuclear reactors project -- is unconstitutional.
The multi-billion dollar project was shuttered in August after cost overruns doomed the project.
Now, legislators and ratepayers are looking to recoup some or all of the money that went into the Fairfield County project.
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If you are a frequent driver on Clairemont Avenue in Eau Claire, you may want to start making some alternative plans to your commute next week.
An improvement project on Clairemont Avenue through the city will begin next Thursday, April 27th. The $3.6 million project includes pavement repair and replacement, new curb and gutter, beam guard, signing, and pavement marking between Highway 312 and Craig Road.
Detours and traffic re-arrangements will be set up while the work is being done. Construction is scheduled to be completed in October.
A 13-year-old old singer from Milton Keynes will make her second TV appearane this weekend.
Brooke Layla is set to perform on new ITV show The Voice Kids – a talent show produced to recruit younger singers. The teenager will appear on the show this Saturday, a week after winning a Milton Keynes Inspiration Award for ‘upcoming female artist’.
She is also performing at the summer fayre later this year.
Brooke previously stared in an epsiode of Michael McIntyre’s Big Show as the ‘unexpected guest’.
In September last year, Elizabeth Woodville student Brooke fimed the BBC show at the Dury Lane Theatre Royal.
In the run-up for the show, comedian Michael McIntyre went uncover as a fortune teller to surprise Brooke and mum Siobhan to invite her to sing on his show.
Brooke will sing on the show which airs on Saturday, ITV at 7.45pm.
CAPE TOWN: South Africa's Western Cape has detected type H5N8 bird flu on two ostrich farms, the province's agriculture department said on Tuesday.
The virus is highly pathogenic in birds but considered unlikely to infect humans.
"Both farms were placed under quarantine immediately, and no birds are allowed to enter or leave the affected properties. There are around 1000 ostriches on both farms," the department said in a statement.
No bird deaths have been reported in the area and it is suspected that wild birds are the source of the infection, the department added.
The World Health Organization says the likelihood of human infection with H5N8 appears to be low, but that it cannot be excluded.
(Reporting by Wendell Roelf; Editing by Kevin Liffey)
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A newly released photo from 2005 shows Barack Obama with controversial Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan. Michael Smerconish gives his take on whether this photo could have prevented Obama from becoming president.
A MAN is dead after a motorcycle crash in Perth’s southern suburbs last night.
The motorcyclist, aged in his 40s, was rushed to Fiona Stanley Hospital after the crash at Beeliar Drive and Stock Road in Munster about 7.45pm.
Police said the rider hit a kerb and side-swiped poles and street signs before landing in a cyclone fence.
Despite attempts to save the man, he died in hospital last night.
Police are investigating.
× Republican leaders reach deal on Oklahoma agency spending
OKLAHOMA CITY – Republican legislative leaders have reached an agreement on a spending plan for the upcoming fiscal year that increases overall spending by more than 10 percent and gives virtually all state agencies a boost in funding.
The $7.6 million general appropriations bill is set to be considered in the full Senate on Wednesday and the House later this week.
It includes nearly $500 million in new spending for public schools, an increase of nearly 20 percent for education that mostly funded teacher pay hikes and was the subject of statewide teacher walkouts.
Most state agencies will see budget increases ranging from 2 percent to 6 percent, with some larger boosts in spending for the Department of Corrections, district attorneys and the Oklahoma Health Care Authority, the state’s Medicaid agency.
Katie Miller and Samantha Staudt each shot a 73 to lead the field in Monday's qualifying round for the Pennsylvania Women's Golf Association Amateur Championship at West Shore Country Club.
Madeline Sager and Allison Cooper each shot a 76, followed by Mia Kness and Adelyn Deery, each of whom shot a 78, and Julianne Lee, Meghan Fahey, Kelsey Patterson and Krisen Obush, all of who shot a 79.
The tournament is slated to continue Tuesday with action slated to get underway at 8 a.m.
Cross-border Snowmobile Weekend Set For Jan. 27-29
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Northern New England officials have scheduled their annual tri-state reciprocal snowmobile weekend.
From Friday Jan. 27 through Sunday Jan. 29, snowmobile enthusiasts can explore trails in other states without registering in those states. All snowmobiles registered in New Hampshire may operate in Vermont and Maine, and all snowmobiles registered in Vermont and Maine may operate in New Hampshire.
Riders must follow all of the laws and rules of the states they visit, including Vermont’s mandatory liability insurance, safety education certification and youth operation requirements.
A three-year-old boy died Wednesday after he was found unresponsive in a neighbor’s pool west of the Las Vegas Strip, police confirmed.
The 5300 block of Supai Drive, where a child drowned on Wednesday. Google Street View.
A sign is shown near University Medical Center's emergency department entrance at UMC. (Ronda Churchill/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
A three-year-old boy died Wednesday after he was found unresponsive in a neighbor’s pool west of the Las Vegas Strip, police confirmed.
The incident occurred on the 5300 block of Supai Drive just after 11 a.m., Las Vegas Metro Lt. Ailee Burnett said.
The boy was pronounced dead at University Medical Center, Burnett said.
Drowning is the leading cause of unintentional injury and death in Clark County for children 4 years and under, according to the Southern Nevada Health District.
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YEREVAN, AUGUST 14, ARMENPRESS. On August 14, as of 16:00, the Stepantsminda-Lars highway is closed for all types of vehicles, reports Armenpress.
The Georgian traffic department told Armenia’s ministry of transport, communication and information technologies that the reason is the danger of landslide.
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West Ham United boss David Moyes has admitted to feeling frustration with his side's January transfer window, following the Hammers' 3-1 defeat at Brighton.
Moyes started with January signing Joao Mario against the Seagulls on the south coast, while another new signing, Jordan Hugill, was introduced with ten minutes left of the Premier League encounter.
West Ham are only three points clear of the relegation zone in the league standings, though they do sit in 12th spot, a sign of the congested nature of the bottom half of the table.
And Moyes has admitted that he is closing the book on the January window feeling frustrated at not having landed a third player, which he feels the Hammers needed.
" I'm a little bit frustrated by the transfer window – we needed a third player but didn't get that at the end", Moyes told the BBC.
The daughter of the woman at the centre of a presidential scandal in South Korea has been arrested in Denmark, say South Korean police. Chung Yoo-ra, 20, is accused of staying in the country illegally, they said. Her mother Choi Soon-sil i is accused of using her friendship with President Park Geun-hye for personal gain, including getting Ms Chung into a top Korean university.
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Virginia lawmakers have completed passage of a bill that would require local law enforcement officials to continue holding undocumented immigrants past their scheduled release dates until federal authorities arrive. But it seems certain to face the governor’s veto. More from WFIR’s Evan Jones.
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Eddie Gamboa was designated for assignment Tuesday morning. By evening, the Rays had traded the knuckleballer to the Rangers for cash or a player to be named.
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A Mid-Michigan bell ringer is spreading holiday cheer as his festive performances are going viral.
The video posted to Facebook and YouTube shows Joseph J. Stricker of Saginaw jamming and dancing to songs like “Christmas in Hollis” and “Wobble” outside the Sam’s Club in Saginaw Township.
Stricker said this is his fourth year of volunteering as a bell ringer for Salvation Army.
“I love seeing all the smiles on everyone’s face as I danced the entire time at Sam’s Club with great music playing,” Stricker wrote on Facebook.
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Texas Rangers' Rougned Odor celebrates his solo home run with Elvis Andrus, off Houston Astros relief pitcher Chris Devenski during the seventh inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, June 13, 2017, in Houston. less Texas Rangers' Rougned Odor celebrates his solo home run with Elvis Andrus, off Houston Astros relief pitcher Chris Devenski during the seventh inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, June 13, 2017, in ... more Houston Astros' Carlos Correa, right, celebrates with Jose Altuve after Correa's solo home run off Texas Rangers starting pitcher Nick Martinez during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, June 13, 2017, in Houston.
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* ASF Group Ltd and London Borough of Barking & Dagenham will be working jointly together in assessing and developing a infrastructure project in Castle Green area
* Gross development value of project will be approximately A$9 billion
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The court of appeal has ordered for fresh elections in Kamuli municipality for the district woman representative after maintaining a high court decision that threw out Kamuli municipality’s Watongola Tiwuwe Rehema out of parliament for lack of prerequisite academic papers.
In a ruling read by deputy registrar Rosemary Bareebe representing an undivided decision of a panel for three court of appeal judges noted that Wetongola had failed to prove the authenticity of her papers that had earlier been reviewed by the jinja high court that declared them null and void after the busoga university which awarded them revoked them on grounds that’s he used a false certificate to get the documents.
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London stocks opened lower after the Easter holidays following a mixed session in Asia overnight as tensions over the weekend between the US and North Korea grew.
The Hang Seng in Hong Kong slipped by 0.9 per cent, China's benchmark Shanghai composite shed 0.1 per cent.
President Donald Trump warned North Korea yesterday that it needs to keep its nuclear ambitions in check.
Politics will likely take centre stage again this week as trouble simmers over the North Korean peninsula
Elsewhere quarter two earnings in the US continue, with Bank of America and Goldman Sachs set to release results.
PHOENIX (AP) — Gov. Doug Ducey faces a deadline Monday for scheduling a special primary election and a special general election to fill the vacancy created when U.S. Rep. Trent Franks resigned after revealing that he discussed surrogacy with two female staffers.
Several Republicans have said they shown an interest in seeking the vacancy in the 8th Congressional District, an area of northern and western Phoenix suburbs.
Franks initially said he would leave office on Jan. 31. But after getting an ultimatum from House Speaker Paul Ryan, he announced Friday he would step aside immediately.
A former Franks aide had told The Associated Press that the congressman pressured her to carry his child and once offered her $5 million to be a surrogate mother.
Franks served eight terms in office.
The Boston Bruins’ point streak ended at 18 games, but that doesn’t mean Tuukka Rask’s has come to a halt.
The B’s netminder improved his personal point streak to 19 games with Thursday night’s 3-1 win over the St. Louis Blues, with Rask posting a 17-0-2 record in that stretch. The point streak now is the fourth-longest in Bruins history.
For more on Rask, as well as Jack Edwards’ & Andy Brickley’s breakdown of Thursday’s win, check out the “NESN Sports Today” video above, presented by People’s United Bank.
PHILADELPHIA - Federal authorities say they have intercepted a shipment of 108 phony replica Super Bowl rings representing many past champion teams, including the Philadelphia Eagles.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials say the rings were found in an express consignment parcel that arrived June 18 from Hong Kong marked as alloy rings.
Trade enforcement officers noted “poor craftsmanship” and detained the rings to verify their authenticity with the National Football League, the trademark holder.
Customs officials say the NFL confirmed that the rings were phony. Officials say an authorized replica of a Super Bowl ring can cost $10,000 but counterfeit ones are offered on the internet for $25.
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Anger over Nice attack could boost far-Right support
More than eight months after he took tablecloths from his seafront café to cover the bodies on the Promenade des Anglais, Jacques Falisse still seethes with indignation over the failure to prevent the Bastille Day attack.
“There was no protection that day,” said Mr Falisse, 61. “Afterwards the government tried to order the destruction of CCTV footage that showed police had been withdrawn from the beachfront before the lorry drove into the crowd. People thought it was a cover-up. A group of survivors tried to sue the municipality but the case was dismissed.
“People were already fed up with the way the Left and the Right have failed on the economy and been caught in corruption scandals. The attack was a turning point. The French people lost faith in the way they were handling terrorism.
The Ryanair plane, which flew from Stockholm for Podgorica, did not land at the Podgorica airport tonight, it was confirmed to CdM.
According to the Airports of Montenegro, the plane was struck by lightning while flying over Podgorica, so the aircraft was redirected to Sofia for safety and technical reasons.
“We do not have any information about the technical problems that a plane had. We were certainly ready to accept that plane a little later, but the crew decided, after consultations, to spend the night in Sofia,” the company stated.
The plane was supposed to land in Podgorica at about 8pm. Instead, it landed in Sofia at 9pm.
The Airports of Montenegro noted that the plane would land in Podgorica at about 12.45pm tomorrow.
But even the hosts of the BBC countryside programme can't resist dropping a little innuendo.
Countryfile presenter Anita Rani made a number of filthy innuendos about cogs during Sunday night's episode.
Anita, 40, was in Norfolk discussing the Horsey Windpump, which is one of the last mills in the country.
The brunette met with millwright Tim Whiting, who showed her around.
It all sounds innocent enough, but Anita seriously slipped up as she entered the mill.
Villagers turned out in force at an annual flower show on Saturday which attracted 400 entrants.
The Braunston Flower and Produce show at the village hall in Braunston-in-Rutland on Saturday (August 12) saw residents and those from outside the area bring along their flowers, crafts, art and vegetables.
Braunston Flower Show. By Lee Hellwing,
There were 92 different categories at the show and some of those who won big included David Stewardson, who picked-up a total of five cups, and Maisie Wright who won cups in ‘jam’ and ‘kitchen produce’.
Joan Cooper, of organisers Braunston Garden Club, said: “It was a very well attended event and it was a very happy event which is a good thing for the village.”
W hen I started my psychiatric training we were taught what were called the five stages of grief – first described by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, a famous American psychiatrist. The bereaved, we were told, would shift through ­“denial, anger, bargaining and depression” like the gears of a car, before.... telegraph 4:57:00 AM CEST
AMMAN, Jordan (AP) — Jordan's king has assured the Palestinians he will defend their "legitimate rights" to independence and a capital in east Jerusalem in dealings with the international community.
Abdullah II met Monday with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, who is pushing back against last month's U.S. recognition of contested Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
Jerusalem forms the emotional centerpiece of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. President Donald Trump further infuriated the Palestinians last week when he declared Jerusalem now "off the table."
Jordan's royal court said after the Abbas meeting that the king "affirmed Jordan's continued efforts in all international forums to defend the Palestinian cause."
Saeb Erekat, an Abbas aide, said the two sides agreed to coordinate positions and that "great efforts are now being made to limit the damage" from the Trump policy pivot.
KOTA KINABALU: The police will not allow any quarters to use improper channels or unlawful means to topple the government elected by the people under the Federal Constitution, said the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar.
“It is our duty to ensure the government of the day, who has been given the mandate to rule the country, is given the freedom to rule according to the law,” he said when asked by an audience after delivering his keynote address at the CEO@Faculty programme in Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) here yesterday.
He said many quarters have led people to the streets in attempts to topple the government.
“That we will not allow. We will not allow any quarters to topple the government using improper channels or unlawful means, in accordance to the Federal Constitution.”
If the people have elected a new government in the general elections, Khalid said the police would also safeguard the new administration.
Developer Mike Wampold has acquired the downtown Chase South Tower from a group of New York investors and is planning to eventually redevelop the iconic high rise into a mixed-use property for office, retail and residential use.
In a deal that closed late Thursday, Wampold’s La Hermana Major, LLC, acquired the 333,000-square-foot building from Florida Street Holdings, LLC for a price listed as $10 and other valuable considerations.
“La Hermana Major” is Spanish for “the tall sister,” a reference to the adjoining Riverside North Tower, which Wampold also owns.
Wampold declines to say what he paid for the nearly 50-year-old Chase South Tower, citing a nondisclosure agreement. Sources familiar with downtown real estate say market rate for a building of that size and age could be as much as $85 per square foot, or $25 million, though Wampold likely paid considerably less.
Brokers Hank Saurage and Michele Casi of Saurage Rotenberg Commercial Real Estate handled the transaction.
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The Angel tree located in the Roger Crossman State Farm office on Tucker Street has 29 special children in need of Christmas gifts this year.
Stop by the office and pick one of these children from the tree to help make this Christmas special.
The deadline to pick a child from the Angel Tree is Friday.
After yet another upset, the last team to enter the NCAA hoops tourney is now in the Sweet Sixteen. How far can the Syracuse University Orange go?
This tough, gritty band of underdogs has already won three games in five days : the First Four play-in game, followed by triumphs over sixth-seeded Texas Christian and third-seeded Michigan State.
Legendary coach Jim Boeheim has done a masterful job in guiding a team that many experts said shouldn’t have made it into the 68-team tournament.
But Boeheim’s army marches on, even as four other Empire State teams (Buffalo, Iona, LIU-Brooklyn and St. Bonaventure) have fallen by the wayside. New York’s hopes now rest entirely on Syracuse.
The Orange’s only March Madness championship came in 2003, though they’ve made the tournament dozens of times. In 2016, they made it to the Final Four before losing to North Carolina.
Now the 2018 squad must get past ACC powerhouse Duke on Friday in Omaha, Neb.
Go, Orange!
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The actor seemingly left mothers across the country rather flustered when he settled down with his dog Woodstock to host the channel's BedTime Stories.
Wrapped up in a red jacket and wearing binoculars, he read Tom McLaughlin's The Cloudspotter for the Valentine's Day special.
The 39-year-old left many viewers hot under the collar as he ended the show with him whispering: "Cloud spotting with a best friend is definitely more enjoyable. Especially if your best friend is a dog.
"And, I've spotted that you're not in bed yet. Quick! Go on. Get yourself tucked up and I'll see you very soon for another bedtime story."
Crown/Māori Relations Minister Kelvin Davis will be holding hui across the country as part of rejuvenating the relationship between the Government and Māori.
Hui will include improving the way government departments respond to Māori issues, ensuring Treaty settlement obligations are honoured and finding new and different opportunities for more active partnership between the Crown and Māori.
The first public hui will be held in Kaitaia in early April.
Reporter Talisa Kupenga will have more information later today on Te Kāea.
Irving police are searching for four masked men who tied up an elderly man and woman in a home invasion early Wednesday morning.
The men broke into a home in the 1000 block of Fouts Drive, according to Irving police spokesman James McLellan.
After ransacking the home, the men fled, and the woman was able to call 911 after freeing herself.
The man was also "severely beaten" and had to be transported to a nearby hospital, McLellan said.
McLellan said the couple may have been targeted, and police are working to get a better description of the men who broke into the home.
Seized $43m: Amaechi files N500m suit against Fani-Kayode, Fayose’s spokesman
Rotimi Amaechi, minister of transportation, has filed a N500 million suit against Femi Fani-Kayode, a former minister of aviation, and Lere Olayinka, spokesman of Ayo Fayose, governor of Ekiti state. The duo had accused Amaechi of owning the $43 million which the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) found in a Lagos residence. In separate…
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OVERLAND PARK, Kansas Marist men's lacrosse senior J.D. Recor was selected as one of 10 finalists for the 2017 Senior CLASS Award, it was announced April 13. The field of 20 candidates announced in February was cut in half after votes from national media. Nationwide fan voting begins immediately and fans are encouraged to submit votes online at the Senior CLASS Award website now through May 9. One vote is permitted per day per device.
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PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Authorities say a Florida man pulled a gun on a martial arts instructor at a church during an argument over using firearms for self- defence .
A St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office report says martial arts instructor Christopher Lasala was at Grace Christian Academy on Sunday discussing with parents an afterschool class he is starting. When one asked about guns, Lasala replied they aren't always the best choice for self- defence .
Lasala and witnesses told deputies that 61-year-old George Meyer overheard Lasala and said martial arts are useless. They say he then pulled a handgun, pointed it at Lasala and said, "Bang, you're dead." Meyer soon put his gun away and left.
Check out video of Pitt's defensive linemen going through drills with coach Charlie Partridge during the first week of spring camp.
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UCLA’s Lonzo Ball takes questions from the media after a closed pre-draft workout with the Lakers. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
Lonzo Ball and Foot Locker took the upcoming occasion of Father’s Day to poke fun of outspoken father LaVar Ball.
In the commercial, college stars recount traditional moments with their fathers growing up. Lonzo, however, remembers some cringe-worthy points where LaVar hasn’t been the easiest dad in the world.
According to Foot Locker and its press release, father and son both approve of the message.
“It’s been a big year for my family, and I know we’re just getting started. My dad and I both love the humor of the spot and I’m glad I got to have a little fun around the topic before going to the league,” said Lonzo.
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Well, the casting agents forwere showing a need for speed on this one. It was only a few days ago we learned Miles Teller, Glen Powell, and Nicholas Hoult were up to play the son of Nick "Goose" Bradshaw in the long-awaited sequel . And already we know who won the gig, and it's the guy with an inside track the others didn't have.Variety confirms Teller for the role, making this a reteaming with director Joseph Kosinski who he worked with on last year's firefighter film. He joins Tom Cruise, returning as Peter "Maverick" Mitchell, and Val Kilmer as Tom "Iceman" Kazanski. While we don't know how Goose's son will factor into the plot, the character seems like an obvious choice to be the central focus. Teller has been in some prominent films already;, and of course Best Picture contender, but this could be the one that really gets him noticed. Assuming he gets any time with Cruise still around taking up all the oxygen.opens July 12th 2019.
Delvin Breaux among seven inactives for Saints game against the Cardinals. (Source: David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
The New Orleans Saints are interested in trading cornerback Delvin Breaux, according to a report from the NFL Network.
Breaux has been sidelined with an undisclosed injury. That injury combined with last year's broken fibula has apparently put his status with the team in doubt.
Breaux was the team's top cornerback in 2015 and was one the league's best stories after returning from a broken neck he suffered in high school.
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Great value in today's market. Custom built French styled home with the open floor plan Buyers are seeking. Wolf and Sub-Zero Kitchen is open to den and breakfast areas. One bedroom, which is more of a junior master suite is down. Master and 2 other bedroom suites are up.There are wood floors and tall ceilings throughout. Also on the first floor is a wet bar and a study as well as utility room. Upstairs there is a living area with fireplace and beamed cathedral ceiling and a wall of built ins. There is also a separate game room and an exercise room on the second floor. The master has a sitting area with an additional fireplace. Great outdoor entertaining space with fireplace and wired for tv overlooks pool.
The sensuous body of Sylvanas is apparently more full of life than World of Warcraft fans would expect, with this stunningly erotic animation featuring the undead elf’s commitment to the horde as she performs a variety of sexual acts.
The 8-minute animation, with subsequent parts slated to arrive later as well:
Oh (illness) will be available out of the bullpen Wednesday, Mike Wilner of BlueJaysTalk report.
Oh wasn't able to pitch during Tuesday's game to due flu-like symptoms. Across 40 appearances this year, he's posted a 3.20 ERA and 1.12 WHIP.
LANSING, Mich. (AP) - The Michigan Legislature is sending a bill package to Gov. Rick Snyder that would restructure the way the state funds its Medicaid program for low-income people.
On Wednesday the Senate approved legislation to repeal Michigan’s Health Insurance Claims Assessment, a revenue system that foots Michigan’s share of the bill for its Medicaid program by taxing most paid health insurance claims.
The package creates a new Insurance Provider Assessment to levy taxes on private insurers and Medicaid managed care organizations, also known as HMOs, in a way that taxes the latter at a higher rate in order to alleviate private health insurance taxes.
HICA was originally ushered in to replace an expired tax on Medicaid HMOs but has fallen short of revenue goals and increased insurance costs for patients and businesses.
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Penguins at a California aquarium were feeling the love as they got more than their daily helping of fish to celebrate Valentine’s Day.
Biologist Piper Dwight handed out red hearts to 14 African penguins at the California Academy of Sciences during a feeding Monday.
"You give me happy feet," read one of the hearts. Another read: "You are the water beneath my wings."
Visitors took photos of the animals grabbing the hearts in their beaks and waddling around their enclosure.
Some even fought over the thick felt hearts that can withstand water.
The penguins will use them to decorate their nests. Vikki McCloskey, assistant curator of the museum’s Steinhart Aquarium, says it will encourage breeding and bonding by penguin couples.
She says male penguins in the wild attract a mate by making nests “look pretty nice.”
The annual Valentine’s event promotes conservation efforts for endangered African penguins.
Members of the Communist Party-affiliated union PAME on Monday entered the Ministry of Macedonia-Thrace in Thessaloniki and hung a banner from one of the windows, calling on Greeks to join a general strike on Thursday in protest at austerity.
Around 10 members of PAME entered the building at around 7 a.m., according to local reports.
"We are fighting back. Everyone join the strike" was the slogan written on the banner.
The strike was announced last week by the country's two umbrella labor unions, GSEE and ADEDY.
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Tuesday that if the United States withdraws from the 2015 nuclear deal, his country will likely do so as well.
In an interview with The Associated Press, Zarif also asserted that a U.S. withdrawal from the nuclear deal would undermine its talks with North Korea by proving that America reneges on its promises.
DALY CITY (KRON) — BART is experiencing major delays at the Daly City station in the Pittsburg/Bay Point and Dublin/Pleasanton directions due to PG&E power issues, BART officials said this morning.
A 10-minute delay was reported at 4:25 a.m. and extended to a 20-minute delay just after 4:30 a.m.
PG&E crews are headed to the station to access the outage.
Further details are unavailable at this time.
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BART recovering: major delay at DALY in PITT and DUBL dirs due to earlier pg&e power issues. — SFBARTalert (@SFBARTalert) January 2, 2017
Major delay at DALY in PITT and DUBL dirs due to pg&e power issues. — SFBARTalert (@SFBARTalert) January 2, 2017
What are you thankful for? A lot of people will be answering that question around dinner tables this Thanksgiving holiday weekend.
Family and friends will be traveling and getting together this holiday weekend to share memories and good times.
If you’re travelling this weekend, OPP remind you to travel with care. It’s their hope there will be not one traffic fatality over the long weekend.
Go safe and have a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday!
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WATERBURY -- David Waldren knew something strange was going on once he came home and listened to his voicemail Wednesday afternoon.
"They're robbing the banks through the computers now basically," says Waldren.
Four separate messages, all with different phone numbers were left on his answering machine claiming he owed money to the IRS.
"I'm up to par with my taxes and everything. So I had that gut feeling that it was a scam," explains Waldren.
It's a scam that can happen to anyone.
The IRS says they'll never call you to demand immediate payment over the phone nor will they call about taxes owed without mailing you several bills first. The government organization will never ask you to verify and personal information. Also, never give out your credit card information over the phone or email.
The IRS wants you know know that if you ever encounter a situation like this, hang up immediately and contact the Federal Trade Commission through their website.
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LONDON May 3 Britain will not be paying 100 billion euros to leave the European Union, Brexit minister David Davis said on Wednesday after the Financial Times reported that the EU was preparing to demand that amount.
"We'll not be paying 100 billion. What we've got to do is discuss in detail what the rights and obligations are," Davis told British channel ITV. (Reporting by Estelle Shirbon, editing by Guy Faulconbridge)
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles police are searching the car of a television producer charged with killing her deaf and partially blind sister three years ago.
Police tell the Los Angeles Daily News that an LAPD detective was in New Jersey on Tuesday to examine Jill Blackstone’s white Lexus.
Her attorney says Blackstone allowed police access to the car through relatives in New Jersey.
Blackstone, a producer for “The Jerry Springer Show” and other programs, is charged with killing her sister in 2015 in Studio City along with two pet dogs.
Prosecutors contend that she drugged Wendy Blackstone and left her and the dogs in a garage with an active barbecue grill because she no longer wanted to care for her sister.
The sister died from carbon monoxide poisoning and a tranquilizer overdose.
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By Robert Willmann
Here are the White House letter about the memorandum of 18 January 2018 from the U.S. House Intelligence Committee and the memo itself that were released today.
White House Counsel Donald McGahn II dances around the delicate and not entirely clear issue of exactly what the legal grounds are for making information classified and unclassified and who in the federal government can do it. He opts for a common idea in favor of the executive branch and mentions executive order 13526, which I noted in a comment the other day.
He and President Trump have made it easy for everyone by saying, "... the President has authorized the declassification of the Memorandum".
https://intelligence.house.gov/uploadedfiles/memo_and_white_house_letter.pdf
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Sioux City Fire and Sioux City Police are on scene near several shops on Sunnybrook.
Sioux City Fire Rescue said they were called to the 5700 block of Sunnybrook Drive for reports of a gas odor coming from Panda Express Monday morning.
After investigating the situation, fire officials said a burner was found left on over night at Panda Express.
The gas was turned off and crews are now ventilating the building.
The Verizon store and Sherman Williams were evacuated.
KTIV will have more on News 4 at 12.
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A 41-year-old man has been charged after evading police early Tuesday morning.
Police say an officer saw a grey van speeding through the intersection of Avenue W and 22nd Street West. According to police, the van drove away after the officer tried to conduct a traffic stop. Police say they didn’t make further attempts to stop the vehicle due to the speed of the vehicle travelling through a residential neighbourhood.
Saskatoon police Air Support found the van shortly after the vehicle sped away. It came to a stop in the 800 block of Avenue R North, where the driver was arrested and charged.
He is scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday afternoon.
Students from all over the state of Kansas were recently recognized by Governor Sam Brownback for earning a spot in the Governor’s Scholars Program.
The 34-year tradition recognizes the outgoing Kansas high school seniors who performed in the top one percent of their high school graduating class.
Several recent graduates from the Shawnee area made the list.
Shawnee Mission North: Robert Daniel Collins, Erin Marie Grochowsky, Ian Joseph Grochowsky and Alyssa Marie Vela
Shawnee Mission Northwest: Kayla Craigmile, Saron Demeke, Hannah Gruman, Trent McHenry and Jacqueline Sayers
Mill Valley: Benjamin John Hoepner, Sue Kim, Braden Willis Rolig and Emma Kate Wilhoit
De Soto: Simon Patrick Couch and Alex Joseph Wilcox
Maranatha Christian Academy: Benjamin Weinhold
St. James Academy: Abigail Davidow, Lauren Niesen and Sarah Katherine Rose
Many residents of the Kenyan capital have returned to work despite a call by opposition leader Raila Odinga to stay at home to protest last week's disputed election in which President Uhuru Kenyatta was declared the winner.
However, many street stalls were closed Monday in the Nairobi slum of Mathare, an opposition stronghold where police battled rioters following the Aug. 8 election that Odinga said was fraudulent. The Kenyan election commission says its voting and counting process was not rigged and international observers have praised Kenya's handling of the election.
While tension has been reported in a few areas, the Nairobi police chief, Japheth Koome, says life is returning to normal.
A Kenyan human rights group says police fatally shot 24 people in election violence. Police deny it.
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (AP) -- Jarkel Joiner scored 21 points on 8-for-13 shooting, Damiyne Durham added 16 more and Cal State Bakersfield cruised to an 81-58 win over Missouri-Kansas City on Saturday night.
Cal State Bakersfield (10-13, 3-5 Western Athletic Conference) shot 56 percent from the field, getting 16 assists on 31 baskets, and dominated inside with a 38-14 advantage in points in the paint. Moataz Aly and Justin Davis finished with 10 points each for the Roadrunners, whose win gave coach Greg McCall his 100th career victory.
Isaiah Ross opened the game with a 3-pointer to spark an 8-0 run for UMKC (6-19, 1-7), which still led 13-12 midway through the opening half before Cal State Bakersfield took over.
Joiner then hit a 3-pointer to put CSUB on top for good and spark a 32-7 run to take a 44-20 advantage into the break.
Xavier Bishop led UMKC with 17 points, Broderick Robinson added 12 and Ross finished with 11 as the Kangaroos lost their fifth straight.
SAN DIEGO (NEWS 8) - One of the City’s busiest thoroughfares that provides access to and from the Pacific Beach and Mission Beach neighborhoods is getting a makeover.
Mayor Kevin L. Faulconer will be joined Wednesday by City Councilmember Lorie Zapf to announce construction will begin this summer on a major expansion and reconstruction of the West Mission Bay Drive Bridge.
The $110 million project begins in July and will replace the existing four-lane bridge with two separate three-lane structures, providing an improved transportation link across the San Diego River for vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians.
Take a look at the animated video of the bridge construction and the process it will take to reconstruct and expand the current West Mission Bay Drive Bridge.
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Hardin coal energy could end up providing power to a digital industry that sprang from cryptocurrencies like bitcoin.
The Billings Gazette reported Wednesday that data processing and blockchain interests are the latest entities to court the ailing Hardin Generating Station, a 109-megawatt coal-fired power plant that is seeking a buyer to avoid closure.
Pam Bucy, an attorney representing the Hardin plant’s owners, said a dozen industry investors and businesses recently met with plant representatives.
She said it’s too early in the process to name any of the interested companies, but the idea of a blockchain operation taking on its own power plant would be a notable step in the industry’s growth.
Blockchain is the system that was invented to support bitcoin, but the technology is used to keep the books on other cryptocurrencies.
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Information from: The Billings Gazette, http://www.billingsgazette.com
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It was a bad day of OTAs for the Steelers.
In addition to tackle Jerald Hawkins going down with what appears to be a serious knee injury, the Steelers may have lost another player for the season.
According to Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network, tight end Jake McGee suffered what is believed to be a torn Achilles.
McGee was on the team’s practice squad last year. He has also spent time with the Chargers and Panthers.
Receiver Trey Griffey, son of Hall of Fame outfielder Ken Griffey Jr., is signing with the Miami Dolphins, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Monday.
Griffey was released by the Indianapolis Colts last week and became a free agent Monday.
Griffey was an undrafted free agent out of the University of Arizona. He had 79 catches for 1,241 yards and six TDs in his college career.
– PWinsider.com is reporting Dean Ambrose was spotted in Birmingham, Alabama last week. He’s still undergoing physical therapy to return to in-ring action from his triceps tear.
– As noted, Jim Ross, Jerry Lawler and Booker T will be the panel for the Greatest Royal Rumble kickoff pre-show with host Byron Saxton. The King also revealed on Twitter that the promoters and Saudi Arabia asked for them specifically.
WEST SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – One person was injured when their vehicle left the road and crashed into a tree in West Sacramento.
The crash happened along Old River Road near Monument Bend, trapping the driver inside of the vehicle.
Traffic was stopped in both directions as West Sacramento Fire Department firefighters cut the driver from the vehicle.
Police say they don’t know the exact cause of the crash, don’t suspect the driver was driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
The driver is expected to recover.
ABU DHABI Consensus is growing among oil producers that their supply restraint agreement should be extended after its initial six month term, but there is as yet no agreement on the subject, Saudi Energy Minister Khalid al-Falih said on Thursday.
"There is consensus building but it's not done yet," he told reporters on the sidelines of a conference in the United Arab Emirates. Asked about non-OPEC producer Russia, Falih replied: "We are talking to all countries. We have not reached an agreement for sure, but the consensus is building."
(Reporting by Rania El Gamal, Editing by William Maclean)
The comments by BfV agency head Hans-Georg Maassen were released by NDR public television on Saturday before a documentary due to air next week.
Mr Maassen said of the embassy: “We have seen that procurement activities took place from there, from our point of view with a view to the missile programme and in part also the nuclear programme.”
He added that “if we see such things, we prevent them,” but it is not always possible to recognise them and the activities often involve goods usable for either civilian or military purposes.
Royal baby number three has arrived. Henry Nicholls/Reuters
Despite reports that Kate Middleton was considering a home birth for a little more privacy, she had her third child on Monday at the Lindo Wing of St. Mary's Hospital in London — the same place where Prince George and Princess Charlotte were born.
Royal superfans and members of the press have been camping out for days awaiting the new royal baby's debut.
After the birth of each of her children, Middleton has emerged looking refreshed and put-together thanks to the help of her personal hairdresser, Amands Cook Tucker, and her stylist, Natasha Archer. While the post-birth photo-op is not strictly royal protocol, it's an event that the media and members of the public have come to expect.
Here's how Middleton has debuted her and Prince William's new additions to the world.
From December 8 until February 28, chickens had to be kept indoors due to the risk of avian influenza, and poultry keepers in higher risk areas had to house the birds until April 13. The owners from Greendale Farm tried everything to keep the birds spirits up, including playing their favourite music, but nothing lifted their spirits as much as letting them out last Thursday. To celebrate the hens have been laying numerous oversized eggs, including one at 150g - nearly three times the size of a regular egg.
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Newell, Starboard make peace, name new directors
NEW YORK (AP) — Newell Brands is avoiding a prolonged proxy battle by agreeing with activist investor Starboard Value on two new independent directors.
The Sharpie maker's agreement with Starboard comes with an assist from another activist investor, billionaire Carl Icahn, who will give up two of his four seats on the board.
The new independent directors named Monday are Gerardo Lopez and Robert Steele. Newell also will nominate Bridget Ryan Berman, a pick agreed upon by Starboard and Icahn.
Icahn initiated a fight for control of the Hoboken, New Jersey, consumer products company last month after Starboard told Newell in a February letter that the company was being led badly.
Shares of Newell Brands Inc. fell slightly after the opening bell and are down about 45 percent in the past 12 months.
Residents of Juja sub-county have decried the increased rates of crime in the area within the last few months. The residents now want the government to deploy assistant chiefs to help the now overwhelmed chiefs who cannot cover the vast region alone.
The sub county which has 5 locations has had chiefs with no assistants for over five years leading to the mayhem being witnessed in the area.
The EUR/USD bounce at the 50% Fibonacci level of wave 2 vs 1 could indicate the end of wave 2 (pink) but the retracement is rather short (see horizontal Fibonacci time levels 2 vs 1). An expansion of the wave 2 via a WXY (purple) is therefore possible and …
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"Sat next to a journalist from the NYT last night who told me 'Melania is a hooker,'" Ratajkowski tweeted. "Whatever your politics it's crucial to call this out for what it is: slut shaming. I don't care about her nudes or sexual history and no one should." The model added in defense of the First Lady, "Gender specific attacks are disgusting sexist bullshit." . . .
Update: First Lady Melania Trump thanked Emily Ratajkowski in a tweet from her official @FLOTUS account. Trump's use of the account has been relatively sparing, so her choice to thank Ratajkowski is something of an outlier. Her husband, who conducted a summit about women in business today, has yet to comment.
The sorrow most associated with country and bluegrass is more often derived from romantic heartbreak and sentimentality than the sadness Joseph Huber proffers on The Suffering Stage . The third solo album from the leader of the late Milwaukee renegade bluegrass ensemble The .357 String Band trades in deeper existential discomfort and despair.
As Huber stares down darkness, he and his band conjure rootsy country magic musically, ready for the ears of his former act’s fans as it would be for those appreciative of the more ruminative work of Blackberry Smoke and Gov’t Mule. Though Huber sounds to be coming from a primarily Buddhist lyrical perspective, he’s respectful of the Christianity that underlies much of the music that informs his own. That philosophical tension, Huber’s acknowledgement of personal and political grief and his plainspoken singing, rich in character and wizened beyond his years, makes Suffering pleasurable if purposefully sad listening.
A federal appeals court has declined to revive claims that a nationwide mortgage registry used false documents to foreclose on homes, saying homeowners were trying to open the door to claims the court had already rejected.
In a decision on Friday, a three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said it had previously ruled that the only claim that remained viable was that defendants forged documents, and plaintiffs had not presented evidence supporting a forgery claim.
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April 28 Indian shares ended lower on Friday, retreating from record highs hit this week as investors booked profits ahead of a long weekend, but indexes still posted their biggest weekly gain in six.
The benchmark BSE index ended 0.37 percent lower at 29,918.40, but gained 1.88 percent for the week. The broader NSE index closed down 0.41 percent at 9,304.05, but was up 2 percent for the week.
Both indexes posted their fourth straight month of gains.
For the midday report, click (Reporting By Darshana Sankararaman in Bengaluru; Editing by Gopakumar Warrier)
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FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – The 20th Annual BBQ Ribfest gets underway Thursday at Headwaters Park in downtown Fort Wayne.
The event features some of the country’s best barbecue and will attract 40,000 people over four days.
Ribmasters scheduled to appear include local favorites Timmy’s and ACME. Others include Carolina Rib King, Big Boned BBQ, Texas Pit Barbecue, Desperado’s BBQ, Low N Slow, Pigfoot, and Jack on the Bone.
Along side mouthwatering BBQ will be brews and blues. Musical acts scheduled to appear include: THe Sims Porject, The Wailhounds, Sweetwater All-Stars, Rain Kings, Nicholas David from the TB show The Voice, JR Clark and the All Star Blues Mob, Heady Times, Lee Lewis All-Stars and Blues Jam, The Boggy Branch Band, The Jeremiah Johnson Band, The Old Crown Brass Band, and Black Kat Moan.
Coolers and carry-in beverages are not permitted in the concert area. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Friday is the always popular celebrity judging for best BBQ.
KWARA STATE Commissioner, National Population Commission, NPC, Abubakar Ndakene has disclosed that the commission had recruited 50 officials for the third phase of the Enumeration Area Demarcation, EAD, for the 2018 population and housing census exercise in Oyun Local Government Area of the state. He said the 50 recruited officials, who had been grouped into […]
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SEOUL, March 30 Reuters inadvertently issued an alert and story detailing South Korea's ratio of U.S. dollar reserves for 2016. Both the alert and the story have been withdrawn. STORY_NUMBER: L3N1H6607 STORY_DATE: 30/03/2017 STORY_TIME: 0030 GMT
Magill Campos, 10, of Benton City, wears 2017 glasses as he poses in a photo booth with mom Lorena and sister Jasmine, 7, on Saturday during First Night Tri-Cities at the Southridge Events Center and Carousel of Dreams in Kennewick.
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With the 'Egyptian Messi' Mohamed Salah winning the PFA Player of the Year award, Goal assess how the other 'African Messis' have fared
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BOSTON (CBS) – For the second time this summer, the Holocaust Memorial in Boston has been vandalized.
Boston Police say the man who smashed a glass panel at the memorial on Union Street has been arrested.
The suspect’s name has not been released by police.
Just watched a a man run away after smashing Boston's Holocaust Memorial with a rock. These acts of hatred are everywhere. We must resist. pic.twitter.com/nDGpnynFM5 — Natalia Pfeifer (@talipfeifer) August 14, 2017
The panels on the memorial’s six towers are etched with millions of numbers that represent tattoos on the arms of the Jews murdered by the Nazis.
The memorial was rededicated in July after a man who authorities say suffers from mental illness threw a rock through one of the panels.
When the memorial was built more than 20 years ago, the organizers knew vandalism was possible and they created extra panels.
The use of medical cannabis oils passed Virginia's House of Delegates in a historic vote on Friday, February 2.
The Let Doctors Decide Bill would let doctors recommend the use of cannabis oil or THCA oil for treatment of any diagnosed condition. Supporters of the bill say the oils have been proven to help patients address symptoms of intractable epilepsy and manage pain.
“This would now be of service to all Virginia's, so any Virginian would have access to safe, regulated medical cannabis products in the state with a written certification from their doctor,” says Jenn Michelle Pedini, the executive director of Virginia's chapter of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws.
Supporters of the bill say this would also help address the opioid crisis in the state by saving one person a day. The Senate will vote on its own version of the bill on Monday, and it's expected to pass.
KVC Kentucky, along with NexGen Aviation will host the first ever BREWS, BOOTS, & BEATS event at the NexGen Aviation hangar at the Bluegrass Airport to raise funds to support KVC Kentucky’s mission and further their work. This event features a concert performance by Walker Montgomery (other acts to be announced). Heavy hors d’oeuvres, beer, cocktails, and more will be served. This event will bring together guests of all ages to enjoy a night of music, dancing and fun.
CONWAY, SC – A Little River man pleaded guilty to heroin and gun charges and was ordered to serve 13 years in prison last Monday.
According to a press release from the Fifteenth Circuit Solicitor’s Office, William Dearck Landy, Jr., 30, pleaded guilty to trafficking in heroin and unlawful carrying of a pistol on April 10, 2017.
Landy was ordered to serve 13 years in prison for the trafficking in heroin and one year for the unlawful carrying of a pistol. The sentences will run concurrently, the press release confirms.
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BJP MLA O P Sharma has been suspended for the rest of the Budget session on Monday, for allegedly using derogatory language while protesting the presence of Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot in the House. Gahlot is among the 20 disqualified AAP MLAs.
Speaker Ram Niwas Goel had said that Gahlot can continue as minister for six months from date of disqualification as per the NCT Act, but cannot vote in the House. Sharma alleged that the AAP was throttling the voice of the Opposition by suspending him. Leader of Opposition Vijender Gupta said he will urge Goel to reconsider the decision.
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Several citizen groups opposed to a proposed marine terminal and cement facility in south Vallejo are hosting a town hall meeting Sunday to offer more information about the project, organizers announced Monday. The two hour town hall gathering begins at 2 p.m., and be held at the Norman C. King Center, at 359 Sonoma Blvd. For the first 90 minutes, speakers will discuss the proposed project, why City Hall is opposed, what are residents' rights, and the actionable next steps.
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A memorial funeral Mass for Ann P. Baillet of Jamesport will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 28, at Our Lady of Good Counsel R.C. Church in Mattituck. Interment will take place at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Cutchogue.
Ms. Baillet died Jan. 5 at the age of 88.
Arrangements were in the care of Coster-Heppner Funeral Home in Cutchogue.
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Emergency crews were called to a stabbing at an LRT platform in the downtown core on Wednesday morning.
Police, EMS and firefighters responded to the platform at 7th Avenue and 8 Street S.W. at about 7:00 a.m.
Police say the victim was stabbed by a man in his 20s, who then fled the scene.
A man was stabbed in the face and was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Police are investigating and say there is no danger to the public.
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Belk’s annual Fit for the Cure campaign wrapped up tonight in Savannah.
The event with Wacoal Bra Company focuses on fitting women with the right bra size and educating them about their breast health.
“I am the oldest living female in my family partly because of breast cancer. So it means a lot to me that we do something to stop this,” says Lillian Henry, a Fit for the Cure supporter.
The goal of the event is to raise awareness for the cause and to raise funds to help continue breast cancer research.
For every bra fitting Wacoal, donated two dollars to the Susan G. Komen Foundation, with an additional two dollar donation for every purchase. Belk also matched Wacoal’s four dollars.
“Cancer’s been kicking our butt,” says Andree Freeman, Belk Executive Trainee, “So we want to kick back.”
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Police have criticised the actions of a vigilante group which exposes people it accuses of being involved in online child sex abuse in Northern Ireland.
Officers asked the group which calls itself Silent Justice to let police "do their job" during the overnight confrontation in County Down, which was streamed live on Facebook.
They have warned the group that such actions risk defaming innocent people and interfere with criminal investigations.
Get inspired at the 4th annual Pinney Mini Book Festival. Where else can you meet 6 authors in 2 hours?
2:30 Nancy Stanton
2:45 Eric Schlehlein
3:00 Jelissa Edwards
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3:45 Carole Madrzak
4:00-4:30 Author Meet & Greet
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1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Panelists Fabu Phillis Carter, Lori M. Lee, and Sarah White will share tips and tricks for getting published. Bring your questions to this Wisconsin Book Festival Event!
Baku. 25 July. REPORT.AZ/ Price of the Azerbaijani Azeri LT CIF crude, put for sale on world markets went up by 0,32 USD or 0,65%.
Report informs, price of oil brand Azeri LT CIF now makes 49,77 USD per barrel.
Notably, minimum price of Azeri LT CIF was recorded in December 2001 (19.15 USD) and the maximum value of the brand was registered in July 2008 (149.66 USD).
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Two 13-year-old girls are found dead and dumped by a river hours after they posted a final photograph while hiking in Indiana Trump SACKED Flynn: Spicer reveals the President demanded national security adviser's resignation over Russia lie - as the FBI are revealed to have questioned him and White House hints at MORE 'questionable instances' Waiters reveal the WORST first dates they've ever witnessed - including one interrupted by the man's wife and another that ended with a glass eye on the plate More bad news for Kellyanne as ethics watchdog says White House needs to investigate and even DISCIPLINE her over endorsing Ivanka's fashion range Russia tests the waters: Military jets buzzed a US destroyer in the Black Sea days before a spy ship was spotted off the East Coast Engineers are LOSING the battle to lower water behind California's crumbling dam by 50ft before new storm hits on ... (more)
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Charlotte Hornets guard Nicolas Batum (5) will meet with a specialist in Dallas Monday, to help determine whether to have surgery on his left elbow, injured in Wednesday’s preseason exhibition against the Detroit Pistons. Carlos Osorio AP
The economy is on track to put up blockbuster growth numbers in the first quarter, according to the latest forecast from the Atlanta Fed.
GDP is expected to surge 5.4 percent to start 2018, the central bank branch estimated in its latest rolling look at how the economy is progressing.
If the forecast holds, it would be the best quarter since the Great Recession ended in 2009. The previous highest was third quarter of 2014, which hit 5.2 percent.
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NEW HAVEN — The non-emergency phone and its many rollover extensions are not working Tuesday, according to a press release.
Until further notice, police said, the public should use the city’s 10-digit emergency number at 203-781-8200 for police, fire and emergency medical services. The 911 system is working.
“The New Haven Police Department non-emergency phone lines are....experiencing technical difficulties,” a New Haven Alert email said. “We hope to have this corrected soon.”
Service technicians are working to restore the downed service, the police release said.
Infant found dead in Estero mobile home park
ESTERO, Fla. A two-month old baby was found dead inside a home Wednesday afternoon at the Covered Wagon Trailer Park off U.S. 41 and Corkscrew Road, residents said.
Lee County deputies responded to the community around 1:20 p.m. They also blocked off a nearby Publix.
Although the cause of death hasn’t been confirmed, deputies don’t suspect foul play.
No further information is immediately available.
The Ravens don’t know the dates, but they now know exactly who they’ll be playing in 2017.
Now that the regular-season is over, the Ravens’ final two opponents have been determined.
Since the Ravens finished in second place in the AFC North, they will face the other second-place teams in select conferences: the AFC East’s Miami Dolphins and AFC West’s Oakland Raiders.
The Ravens will play the entire AFC South and NFC North next year.
Week 17’s slate changed things, as the Raiders’ loss and Chiefs’ win gave Kansas City the AFC West division title and dropped the Raiders into second place.
Below are the Ravens’ 2017 opponents. The NFL will announce the dates and times of the games in April.
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MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Va. - The trial for a former Virginia Tech student accused of illegally having an assault rifle has been delayed.
Yunsong Zhao's trial was scheduled to start Wednesday but was continued until this summer because Zhao wasn't in court.
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His attorney said Zhao is in the custody of Immigration and Customs Enforcement and they didn't transport him to Montgomery County for Wednesday's court date.
Police arrested the former freshman in January on felony weapons charges.
Zhao is now suing Virginia Tech and police, saying they violated his rights.
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– WWE Hall of Famer Steve Austin was recently snapped with rapper Post Malone. The former WWE Champion is filming season five of his Broken Skull Challenge show, which will air on CMT later this year.
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– WWE issued the following:
“It’s been quite the week for The Rock.
Following an update to his iconic Brahma Bull tattoo just days prior, The Great One was announced as the winner of Choice Fantasy Movie Actor at the 2017 Teen Choice Awards. The Rock received the award for his performance as Maui in the Disney animated film “Moana.”
WWE.com congratulates The Rock on this incredible accomplishment.”
Aug 14(Reuters) - Lifan Industry Group Co Ltd
* Says co's Chongqing-based wholly owned motorcycle unit plans to acquire 180 million shares of Puyang-based bank for 180 million yuan in total (1 yuan per share)
* Says unit plans to invest 216 million yuan to buy the bank's bad assets
* Says unit will hold 30 percent stake in the bank after acquisition and investment
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There inevitably comes a time in a young girl’s life when she wants to start wearing earrings. It’s a normal part of growing up and becoming a woman, but how safe is it? Many parents are worried that ear piercings put their child at risk because of the potential of nickel allergy. At the moment, […]
When cowboy Lefty Brown (Bill Pullman) witnesses the murder of his longtime partner — the newly-elected Senator Edward Johnson (Peter Fonda) — he strikes out to find the killers and avenge his friend's gruesome death. Tracking the outlaws across the vast and desolate Montana plains, Lefty recruits a young gunslinger, Jeremiah (Diego Josef), and an old friend, a hard-drinking U.S. Marshall (Tommy Flanagan), to help deliver the men to justice.
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New York lawmakers will return to Albany this week to begin their work for 2017.
The six-month legislative session gets underway Wednesday.
This year's agenda includes proposals to modernize state voting rules, address government corruption and permit Uber and Lyft to expand upstate.
Democrats say they'll also look for ways to stand up to Republican President-elect Donald Trump if he moves to restrict abortion rights, deport immigrants or roll back efforts to address climate change.
Other prominent proposals include legislation to allow the terminally ill to request life-ending medication from a physician and a bill to end the state's practice of prosecuting 16- and 17-year-olds as adults.
Lawmakers expect to adjourn in June.
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× Bill and Wendy 2/14/17: LIVE From Gabe’s Place in Glenwood, IL
Bill and Wendy are live at Gabe’s Place in Glenwood as part of the Allstate Hometown Voices Tour.
For Valentine’s Day, couples therapists and power Dr. Ray and Rev. Jean Kadkhodaian share their professional advice on how to maintain a happy and healthy relationship no matter what stage of the game you’re in.
Allstate agent Kelli Davenport talks about getting into the family insurance business after purchasing her father’s agency and her longstanding relationships with customers she’s known since childhood.
Mayor Ronald Gardnier tells us what he loves about his hometown of Glenwood and his own minor career in high school radio.
To cap it all off, singers John Vincent and Tony Ocean talk about their Frank Sinatra Valentine’s Show at the House of Blues and perform the classic number, “Everybody Loves Somebody Sometime”.
An elderly couple died holding hands and surrounded by loved ones in a rare double euthanasia. The Telegraph reports that Nic and Trees Elderhorst, both 91, died in their hometown of Didam, in The Netherlands, after 65 years of marriage. The couple both suffered from deteriorating physical health over the past five years, with Mr. […]
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CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — New Hampshire's highest court will begin hearing the case of three women who are challenging a city ordinance that barred them from going topless at a beach.
Heidi Lilley, Kia Sinclair and Ginger Pierro are part of the Free the Nipple campaign. They were arrested in 2016 after they took off their tops at a beach in Laconia and refused to put them back on when beachgoers complained.
The women appealed to the state Supreme Court after a district court judge rejected their request to dismiss the case. Oral arguments are scheduled for Thursday.
The women say there's no state law forbidding female toplessness and call the case gender-based discrimination because men don't have to cover their nipples. Town ordinance supporters say it's for the protection of children and families.
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Pipe Bomb Set Off in New York Subway on 42nd Street Platform
One man is in police custody after a pipe bomb he wore exploded on the 42nd Street New York City subway platform near Times Square early Monday, the Associated Press reported.
The 27-year-old man and three other people sustained injuries after the explosion occurred at about 7:30 a.m. ET. His injuries are not reported to be life-threatening.
New York City Police Commissioner James O’Neill described the incident as “terror-related,” according to the Associated Press.
The A, C and E subway lines have been evacuated, along with the Port Authority bus station during the busy early morning commute.
Shortly after 10 a.m. ET, the New York Police Department tweeted that the Port Authority Bus Terminal had reopened.
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Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 4:33 PM EDT) -- A Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP attorney has been appointed acting administrator of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division, a DOL spokesman confirmed Friday.
Bryan Jarrett joins the DOL division in charge of administering federal wage laws from Morgan Lewis’ Orange County office, where he litigated employment suits in state and federal court and counseled clients’ in-house counsel, according to his LinkedIn profile.
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Beer and baseball lovers alike will be starting off Father's Day weekend on the right foot, participating in the 3rd annual Tony Gwynn 5.5K Run and Walk on Saturday. The race's length, a half kilometer longer than the traditional 5k version, is an an ode to what some might call Tony Gwynn's favorite spot on the diamond- the 5.5 hole.
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Russ Parr made his return to Cincinnati to party with 100.3 listeners at Brothers!
For those just waking up now: in case you were totally absent from social media on New Year's Eve (and if so, good for you!), Mariah Carey had a disastrous performance--or perhaps, non-performance is a better way to describe it--on Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve last night.
As CBS News reported, Carey "paced the stage without singing. It's unclear what exactly were the technical difficulties, but the disaster was obvious as it unfolded live."
Predictably, twitter erupted with mockery, including memes about 2016 claiming its final victim (Mariah Carey's career).Carey's response was a single [NSFW] tweet, "S---- happens. Have a happy and healthy new year everybody! Here's to making more headlines in 2017."Read more here.
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Attorney General Jeff Sessions responded to Devin Nunes’s disputed memo about the Russia investigation on Friday, saying “concerns have been raised about the Department’s performance” and that the DOJ is accountable not just to the American people but to “those they have elected.”
Sessions said in a statement:
Congress has made inquiries concerning an issue of great importance for the country and concerns have been raised about the Department’s performance. I have great confidence in the men and women of this Department. But no Department is perfect.
Accordingly, I will forward to appropriate DOJ components all information I receive from Congress regarding this. I am determined that we will fully and fairly ascertain the truth.
We work for the American people and are accountable to them and those they have elected. We will meet that responsibility.
A man died Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017, when his motorcycle hit a tree near McKinley and White avenues in Pomona. (Google Maps)
POMONA >> A man died after he crashed his motorcycle into a tree in Pomona, authorities said Monday.
The crash happened about 2:15 p.m. Sunday near the intersection of McKinley and White avenues, police said.
Responding officers found the motorcyclist suffering from major injuries after hitting a tree near Ganesha Park.
The rider was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead at 10:19 p.m., police said. His name was not released pending notification of relatives.
Police temporarily shut down McKinley Avenue, west of White Avenue, for the accident investigation. McKinley was reopened to traffic by police around 7:20 p.m.
PHOENIX - Police are investigating a deadly crash involving a motorcycle and charter bus in north Phoenix.
Authorities responded to the area of 7th Avenue and Union Hills Drive after receiving reports of an accident.
According to a Phoenix police spokesperson, officials initially said they were investigating a "serious injury" crash, however, the motorcyclist was taken to the hospital where he or she was pronounced dead.
Road restrictions are in place during the investigation.
No passengers on the charter bus suffered serious injuries during the accident.
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Tom and Bill Kaulitz show off their super chic style while hitting the carpet at the 2017 Cologne Film Festival on Thursday (October 5) in Cologne, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
The 28-year-old twin brothers were joined by their Tokio Hotel bandmates Georg Listing and Gustav Schafer, as well as director Oliver Schwabe as they attended the photo call and screening of their Tokio Hotel documentary called Hinter Die Welt.
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The film immerses in the life of the band, accompanying Bill and Tom through secluded deserts of California and Gustav and Georg to the banks of the Elbe. They talk about the price of success, the inseparability of the twins, about love, sexuality, home, and music. For the Albumproduktion the band comes together in the studio in Berlin and prepares world tours through South America, Europe and Russia.
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YANGON, Myanmar (AP) — Myanmar’s government has vowed to take action against police officers shown beating villagers in a video that has circulated on the internet.
Monday’s front-page story in the state-owned Global New Light of Myanmar newspaper about the Nov. 5 incident was a rare official acknowledgment of abuses taking place in the western state of Rakhine. The authorities have been conducting counterinsurgency operations there since an attack in October by unidentified armed men killed nine border guards.
Human rights groups accuse security forces of abuses against the Muslim Rohingya minority in Rakhine, including rape, killings and the burning of more than 1,000 homes.
Monday’s story, which cited the office of State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi and police, did not say what punishment the police might face.
Lutheran Health Network announced that the first baby born at one of its Fort Wayne facilities in 2017 arrived at 12:02 a.m. today.
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Former Donegal GAA star Colm McFadden was special guest as Naomh Muire GAA club held their annual awards presentation event at the weekend.
A big crowd turned out for what was a hugely successful event with various awards and presentations made to club members.
Members of the Naomh Muire team of 1991 who won the Division 4 league and junior championship were among those recognised on the night.
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Dirkschneider, the band fronted by former Accept's Udo Dirkschneider, will launch a new live release titled "Live - Back To The Roots - Accepted!" this August. The effort will be available in Europe on August 4, and in the U.S. on August 18. Available formats will be: DVD/2CD, Blu-ray/2CD and gatefold triple vinyl.
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TAMPA, Fla. — Steven Stamkos set up the go-ahead goal in his return from a right knee injury and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Florida Panthers 5-3 on Friday night in the season opener for both teams.
Stamkos missed the final 65 games last season with a torn meniscus in the knee, an injury that required surgery. He sent a pass from the left circle through the slot to Vladislav Namestnikov, who put Tampa Bay up 3-2 from near the post 59 seconds into the final period during a power play.
Roberto Luongo turned aside Stamkos' shot from the slot late in the second.
Ondrej Palat had two goals, and Brayden Point and Nikita Kucherov also scored for the Lightning. Andrei Vasilevskiy made 33 saves.
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Sergeant Lee Stephens met his lover at home or at a roof top café on at least 12 occasions while on shift.
The 42-year-old was only caught when senior officers checked the GPS on his force car and discovered he was 16 miles away from the police station in Bargoed, Caerphilly.
The dad-of-two had been awarded a bravery award in 2011 by David Cameron for helping rescue six people from a burning building in Newport, but his illustrious 13-year career came to an end after bosses discovered he was bunking of to meet his new lover for up to an hour and 40 minutes at a time.
A disciplinary hearing heard how the £41,000-a-year officer went missing while in charge of a team of ten officers.
A 22-year-old man is being sought over the fatal shooting of rising rap star XXXTentacion in Florida.
Broward Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman Veda Coleman-Wright said that detectives want to ask Robert Allen what he knows about the rapper’s death.
She said he is also wanted on a warrant for violating probation for possession of drugs and carrying a concealed weapon.
Dedrick Devonshay Williams is facing murder charges (Broward Sheriff’s Office/AP)
XXXTentacion, whose real name is Jahseh Dwayne Onfroy, was shot on June 18.
Detectives said a SUV blocked the 20-year-old rapper’s luxury sports car in the driveway of a Fort Lauderdale area motorcycle dealership and two masked men confronted him during an apparent robbery attempt.
Twenty-two-year-old Dedrick Williams faces murder charges. He has not yet entered a plea.
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ROME, April 24 (Reuters) - Serie A club Udinese sacked coach Massimo Oddo on Tuesday after 11 straight defeats in the league and announced he would be replaced by former Croatia and Juventus defender Igor Tudor.
After losing at home to fellow strugglers Crotone on Sunday, Udinese now occupy 15th place in the standings, just four points above the relegation zone.
"Udinese announces that it has relieved Massimo Oddo and his coaching staff from their positions in charge of the first team," the north-eastern club said in a brief statement on its website.
Oddo, a member of Italy's 2006 World Cup winning squad, joined Udinese as manager in November last year replacing Luigi Delneri.
Udinese said Tudor will be officially presented as the new coach at a news conference later on Tuesday.
Tudor has most recently managed Turkish clubs Galatasaray and Karabukspor. (Reporting By Gavin Jones Editing by Christian Radnedge)
New Mexico High School baseball enters week 5 of the season. Today, we take a look at the week 5 rankings.
ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan won 52.59 percent of votes in the June 24 presidential elections, broadcaster CNN Turk said, citing official results from Turkey’s High Electoral Board.
FILE PHOTO: Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan addresses his supporters gathered in front of AKP headquarters in Ankara, Turkey June 25, 2018. REUTERS/Stoyan Nenov
The main opposition’s candidate Muharrem Ince won 30.64 percent, while the jailed candidate of the pro-Kurdish opposition, Selahattin Demirtas, won 8.40 percent of votes, CNN Turk said.
In the parliamentary election, Erdogan’s ruling AK Party won 295 seats in the 600-seat assembly, according to CNN Turk, while its nationalist MHP ally won 49 seats.
NEW YORK — Quinton Adlesh scored 17 of his 20 points in the second half when Columbia charged back to hand Harvard its first Ivy League loss, 83-76, Friday night.
Adlesh made four of his five 3-pointers in the second half. Lukas Meisner added his third career double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds. Kyle Castlin and Mike Smith also scored 16 points, with Smith getting 14 in the second half. Patrick Tape added 10 points for the Lions (5-13, 2-3).
The Crimson (10-11, 4-1) led the entire game until the Lions rattled off a 20-3 run with Adlesh scoring eight points to lead 58-49 with 12:26 left. Columbia kept the lead with Castlin sinking four free throws and Smith two in the final 1:07. Columbia shot 60 per cent in the second half and 54 per cent for the game with 11 3-pointers.
Seth Towns scored a career-high 31 points for Harvard with six of the Crimson’s 16 3-pointers.
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A film where the plot changes depending on the viewer’s brain activity has been developed by the University of Nottingham’s Richard Ramchurn.
The Moment has its world premiere at the Sheffield DocFest on 7 June 2018.
BBC Click’s Jen Copestake finds out more.
See more at Click's website and @BBCClick.
North American skiers may have an affinity for five-star hotels, but European powder hounds much prefer the intimate luxury of a private chalet. Combining high-style interiors, top-notch service, and seriously cool amenities like indoor pools and private wine cellars, these exclusive-use properties trump the typical hotel experience. From the ski lifts of Zermatt to the slopes of Courchevel, these nine over-the-top ski chalets are the best the Alps has to offer.
Senator John Thune returned to the state by attending a town hall in Aberdeen, something many members of in Congress have received criticism for avoiding. "It's a good opportunity for me to interact with them, hear what's on their hearts, in their minds and the things that they would like to see us focused on in the work that we do in Washington," explains Senator Thune on the importance of these meetings.
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ZURICH Football governing body FIFA on Thursday said it had awarded media right to five broadcasting groups in Sub-Saharan Africa for the 2018 World Cup and other football events taking place in 2017 and 2018.
Zurich-based FIFA said it had granted World Cup rights to the following groups:
Econet Media, Supersport, SABC and StarTimes were granted further media rights for other 2017-2018 events.
(Reporting by Brenna Hughes Neghaiwi, editing by John Revill)
SPENCER, Mass. (AP) - Firefighters in Massachusetts responded to a fast food restaurant over the weekend to free a young girl who got stuck in the playground.
The Telegram & Gazette reports that firefighters responded to a McDonald's in Spencer at around 8 p.m. Sunday.
Firefighters say they needed a ladder to reach the girl, who was stuck 10 to 12 feet (3 to 4 meters) in the air. Police say it took a cutting tool and about 30 minutes to free her.
Police think the girl suffered a dislocated knee. She was taken to a hospital for treatment.
Her name and age were not released, and it is unclear how she became trapped.
Information from: Telegram & Gazette (Worcester, Mass.), http://www.telegram.com
Copyright 2017 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Roger and Captain Avery bring Leo in to interrogate him because he was found near the crime scene.
In case you missed it, there is a new county-wide grants program for low income home buyers. Up to $64,000 is available depending on family size, but available to single people as well.
There has been a couple of public meetings on this in both Lincoln City and Newport. But technically (we’re told) it’s not to late to apply by clicking here.
Stone (leg) was expected to start skating Sunday, but is not ready to return to the ice, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports.
According to the Senators, the timeline for when Stone will return to action has been pushed back, however, the club didn't provide any specifics. At this point, fantasy owners should probably consider the winger to be out indefinitely. With the team thin at forward, it will need to promote a player form the minors in order to fill out the lineup ahead of Tuesday's contest against the Panthers.
In the past, leasing in the Rock Springs Field Office has been deferred because the Resource Management Plan (RMP) is being revised. However, the Department of Interior released new guidance for oil and gas leasing. The new policy, Instruction Memorandum 2018-034, will streamline the leasing process in western states, resulting in more leases.
The policy does not require the BLM to defer leasing when a RMP amendment or revision is still underway. This is particularly problematic for the Rock Springs Field Office, where most of the 4th quarter leases will be for sale and where the RMP is still not complete. So far, nearly 700,000 acres have been proposed for leasing. If the leases are sold, the public loses the ability to decide which areas will be leased in the new management plan.
will be putting the hit series,, on a seven month hiatus starting in the series' 32nd isse.creator Gosho Aoyama said that this hiatus will be running until issue 39 of. The reaason being is for further research for the series. This comes to the relief of many fans as the series had just returned from another long hiatus from last December to this April.According to Aoyama, while this is a long wait, we can expect that the spinoff series, which centers around Toru Amuro, will be continuing during the hiatus. That way fans can still get their fill of the series while they wait. With a spinoff series to keep that fans occupied and a research hiatus that is pretty typical for the series, it seems that these seven months will fly by. This rigs true even more because now we can expects when to seeback again.Interested at what type of research the creator will be looking up? Happy to put more focus on? Share yourthoughts in the usual spot!
Authorities have identified two people killed after a small plane crash in Williamsburg County on Wednesday evening.
66-year-old Henry Haddock and 47-year-old Kenneth Britton died from blunt force trauma following the crash near the town of Lane, according to the Williamsburg County Coroner’s Office. Haddock was the owner of Haddock Flying Service, an aerial landscaping and spraying business in nearby Salters.
The Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board are investigating, as they do for any plane crashes.
Williamsburg County Fire officials said the crash occurred outside Greeleyville near the Berkeley County line around 5:30 p.m. Firefighters had to go off a farm road to get to the scene.
The FAA said the plane involved was a Cessna 401B twin engine.
Nigeria’s inflation figure declined to 16.25 percent in May, down from 17.28 percent in April.
Analysts at Financial Derivatives had forecast a sharp drop in inflation to 16.1 per cent.
However, data released today by the National Bureau of Statistics shows that on a month-on-month basis, the headline index increased by 1.88 percent in May 2017, 0.28 percent points higher than the rate of 1.60 percent recorded in April 2017, indicating the existence of persistence pressure on prices despite the general decline in year-on-year inflation
Food inflation increased by 19.27 percent year-on-year in May 2017, but it was down by 0.03 percent points from the rate recorded in April of 19.30 percent indicating continued pressure on food prices.
The rise in the food index, according to the NBS, was caused by increases in prices of meat, bread and cereals, fish, potatoes, milk cheese and eggs as well as vegetables such as tomatoes.
Playboy is celebrating Valentine’s Day by bringing back nudity to its magazines.
Playboy has shown off the cover for its March/April issue of the adult magazine and it includes the words “Naked is normal”. The return of nudity to the magazine comes one year after the decision to remove such content.
There’s also another change that is coming with the release of the March/April issue of Playboy. This includes the text “Entertainment for Men” missing from the cover. The magazine says that it isn’t featuring the words anymore due to the current changes to gender roles.
While Playboy will no longer carry the “Entertainment for Men” tagline, the magazine will still focus on content for men. However, the company says it will continue to change to stay relevant with changes in gender roles, reports NPR.
Here are some comments from Twitter Inc (NYSE: TWTR ) users about Playboy bringing nudity back to its magazines.
Nollywood actress, Halima Abubakar, has not been working in vain as her works have not gone unnoticed from her acting to personal business which is farming and to NGO which is geared at helping the less privilege in the society.
The actress was recently invited to her state but she never knew what awaits her as she has just been honoured as an Ambassador for Peace in the state.
“What an awesome experience in kogi state..My people were amazing.It is always a great feeling being honored, by your state,” she shared.
Halima has really got a lot to thank God for as the actress has been silently managing some personal situations herself without bringing it to the public view as she continues to prove she is a fighter.
When I asked the budtender at Northwest Releaf what differentiated them from the competition, he quickly relayed the deals they offer: the 5 percent Wake and Bake discount from 10 am to noon; the Happy Hippy Hour discount of the same percentage, offered weekdays from 4:20 to 7:10 pm; $1 half-gram prerolls with the purchase of an eighth or more of flower. But while Releaf's prices can be rivaled by slicker shops, those shops don't have Obi-Wan Kenobi—the fluffy black dog you'll find at your legs while you peruse the modest-but-comforting showroom. Nor do they have the time's-no-object budtenders pleased to walk you through each and every strain on the shelf. In the spirit of budget buys, I walked away with an eighth of XJ-13 popcorn buds for $18, tax included, plus a preroll of their tasty Gorilla Glue No. 4 for just a buck. While that's a great value, it's Northwest Releaf's kindness and personable approach to cannabis that I'll remember—making customers feel at ease to shop at their own pace.
The Granbury Pirates came into Tuesday night’s game at Arlington Seguin needing a win to stay alive in the playoff hunt, but lost on an overtime buzzer-beater.
The Pirates held a narrow lead for the majority of the game, but Seguin managed to force overtime at 52-52. A jump hook from the right block as time expired made the final score 56-54, sunk Granbury’s season and ended a 4-game win streak.
Granbury finished the year at 7-7 in District 9-5A. Crowley’s win over Burleson sealed the Pirates’ fate as the next first team out of playoff position.
The win allowed Seguin to claim the top spot in the district.
PMB Meets APC Govs, Seeks Support For Oshiomhole
President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday evening met with state governors elected on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress. The meeting was held behind closed doors inside the Presidential Villa, Abuja. According to a Presidency official who spoke with reporters on the condition of anonymity, the sole item on the agenda of the meeting was […]
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YOU PAID FOR HER TO INSULT YOU FROM ABROAD: Hillary Clinton’s India Trip Cost Taxpayers More than $22k. Shouldn’t multi-millionaire Clinton pay for her own security already? We could call it “Hands off Deplorable Pockets!”
Athletes do not have to show up to these hearings in person, but Fury was widely expected to show his face in an attempt to clear his name.
Both Fury and his cousin and fellow heavyweight Hughie, 23, tested positive for a banned substance in February 2015, but were not charged until June 2016.
That came after Fury had beaten Wladimir Klitschko for the IBF, WBA and WBO world titles but he then vacated the belts citing problems with depression and cocaine use.
The 29-year-old is currently without a boxing licence due to the British Boxing Board of control’s suspension.
Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant goes to the basket over Sacramento Kings' Justin Jackson, left, and Willie Cauley-Stein during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Friday, Feb. 2, 2018, in Sacramento, Calif. Rich Pedroncelli AP Photo
Every Friday morning during the Legislative session in Olympia, 12th District lawmakers will appear live on NewsRadio 560KPQ Tune in at 7:15am to hear 12th District Representatives Mike Steele (R) and Cary Condotta (R) at 8:15am, 12th District State Senator Brad Hawkins (R) checks in live to discuss Senate developments.
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Cathay United Bank and Taiwan Cooperative Bank are the mandated lead arrangers and bookrunners. They are inviting only a small group of Prasac’s relationship banks to participate in the fundraising, according to bankers.
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BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) — Berkeley County authorities are investigating following a reported shooting in Moncks Corner Tuesday morning.
According to Moncks Corner dispatchers say, the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office, Berkeley County Fire, and Berkeley County EMS responded to the incident on Prospect Drive at 5:45 a.m. on April 18.
We do have a crew headed to the scene. We’ll provide updates when they become available.
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In the darker states, businesses pay more in state taxes than they receive in the form of public benefits. In Oregon, businesses pay an average of 80 cents for each dollar they receive from the state in the form of a publicly educated workforce, highways and other services, a study found.
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On 15 February Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull was forced to face questions from Tony Burke, Labor MP, about the Western Australian Liberal Party giving far-right populist party One Nation preference over Nationals. Turnbulls industry minister Arthur Sinidinos said One Nation was more “sophisticated” than it was 20 years ago. But after the interview, it was reported Western Australia One Nation candidate Michelle Meyers claimed the push for marriage equality in Australia was propagated by a Nazi-era “mind control program” and abortion was creating “societies of cannibals”.
PAC releases Dec 13 Malawi peaceful protests programme
PAC releases Dec 13 Malawi peaceful protests programme … at forcing the Peter Mutharika administration through Members of Parliament to deliberate and pass the Electoral Reforms Bill as well as addressing other social and economic challenges leading to the current starving amongst Malawians.
Aug 14(Reuters) - Bank of Guiyang Co Ltd
* Says it issued 2017 financial bonds worth 3 billion yuan for loan use
* Proceeds will be used to lend to small firms
Source text in Chinese:goo.gl/LmoJVy
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
March 29 Inmobiliaria Colonial SA:
* Reaches the maximum number of shares to be acquired under the repurchase program, that is a total of 10.0 million shares, representing 2.8 percent of the share capital
* Completes the repurchase program Source text for Eikon:
Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
DASH CAM footage has emerged online showing a Toowoomba driver causing chaos on Ruthven St.
The video, posted to the Dash Cam Owners Australia Facebook page, shows the driver casually driving into oncoming traffic on one of Toowoomba's busiest streets.
The video was taken by Jo Dee Harris on March 5 at 2.51pm and shows drivers swerving in the rain to avoid a head-on collision.
Screenshot of a dash cam footage that shows a Toowoomba driver on the wrong side of Ruthven St in the rain.
The car eventually pulls into the correct lane after multiple vehicles on the other side of the road were forced to dodge the oncoming motorist.
This is not the first time a driver has been caught driving poorly on camera on Ruthven St.
Last June, footage appeared online of a two-car collision where a driver was attempting to pull into the Hungry Jacks car park.
In 2016 there was more mayhem captured on camera, as a man and a stray trolley were seen dodging traffic on Ruthven St.
05:51p? NASDAQ Nasdaq Welcomes Athenex, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATNX) to The Nasdaq Stock Ma.. 05:46p Nasdaq Welcomes Athenex, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATNX) to The Nasdaq Stock Market 05:34p? NASDAQ Nasdaq Welcomes TCG BDC, Inc. (Nasdaq: CGBD) to The Nasdaq Stock Ma.
Feb 14 Precise Biometrics Ab:
* Continued growth and strategic acquisition
* Q4 consolidated net sales increased to SEK 25.7 (23.5) million.
* Q4 operating profit before depreciation (EBITDA) totaled SEK 3.8 (6.7) million.
* Q4 cash flow from operations improved to SEK 11.8 (8.8) million
* Says expects net sales for full year to be in line with net sales for 2016
* Says anticipates a weaker revenue development during the first half of the year because of reduced revenues from FPC
* Says expects gradually increasing volumes starting from the second half of the year
* CEO says "I am confident that Precise Biometrics thereafter will continue to have a high growth considering our position in the market." Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Dontari Poe has a chance to make significant money both this year and in the future with his new approach to playing weight. The Atlanta Falcons are making Dontari Poe a rich man in the present and likely the future as well with the way they're approaching his playing weight.
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Hyundai, Kia global sales fall 2 pct; miss target
SEOUL, Jan 2 (Reuters) - Hyundai Motor and affiliate Kia Motors on Monday said their global sales dropped 2 percent to 7.88 million vehicles in 2016 from the preceding year, falling short of their target of 8.13 million vehicles.
It is the first time since 1998 that the South Korean duo, which together rank fifth in global sales, posted an annual sales fall.
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — An envoy says Maldives will not extend the state of emergency that is due to expire on Thursday amid criticism of the government over the recent political turmoil.
Mohamed Hussain Shareef, ambassador to neighbouring Sri Lanka, said the government "has no intention of extending" the emergency when its 30-day period expires, "barring very unusual circumstances such as widespread violence."
Maldives declared an emergency due to turmoil following a Supreme Court ruling ordering the release of several of the president's jailed political opponents. Under the emergency law, President Yameen Abdul Gayoom had two Supreme Court judges arrested for alleged corruption and the remaining three judges annulled the order to release Yameen's opponents.
The emergency regulations gave Maldives' security forces sweeping powers, including to make arrests and search and seize property.
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HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. — Drew McDonald and Carson Williams combined to score 44 points and Northern Kentucky topped Eastern Kentucky 91-63 on Sunday night.
The victory was the first over the Colonels since a 69-62 victory on January 4, 1983 and the first meeting between the schools in 25 years.
The Norse took a 37-29 advantage at intermission, opened the second half with a 10-1 run and maintained a double-digit advantage the rest of the way.
McDonald hit 10 of 13 from the field to score 23 points and grabbed nine rebounds in leading the Norse (7-3). Williams was9-of-10 shooting and had a career-best five steals. Northern Kentucky shot 60 per cent from the field (39 of 65), despite 5-of-22 shooting from 3-point range.
Jackson Davis had 13 points off the bench to lead Eastern Kentucky (4-6), which shot 45.5 per cent from the field (25 of 55) and hit 8 of 19 from beyond the arc.
WARREN — On Thursday from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Faith In Action and Valley Voices United For Change will host “Death By A Thousand Budget Cuts,” a mock funeral, complete with an open casket and hearse, to vividly illustrate how Trumpcare and President Trump’s “skinny budget” will hurt middle-class families in Ohio and those struggling to enter the middle class.
“Death by A Thousand Budget Cuts” will be take place at New Jerusalem Fellowship Church, 2555 Palmyra Road SW, where Alton L. Merrell, Sr., is host pastor. Immediately after the service, a meal will be served in the dining facility to encourage further fellowship and dialogue.
Lincolnshire Police have confirmed that three people arrested in connection with the discovery of mustard gas canisters in woods near Woodhall Spa have been released on bail until October 25.
The trio - one person from Woodhall Spa and two from Lincoln - were arrested earlier this week.
The canisters were discovered in Roughton Woods off Kirkby Lane last Sunday.
Police have confirmed that the search at an address in the Woodhall Spa area has been completed and, as with the Longdales Road address in Lincoln, no noxious substances were found.
A police and military presence remains at locations in Woodhall Spa and Stixwould.
No further details have been released about why and how the canisters were found in the woods which are popular with walkers.
A police helicopter was called in yesterday (Thursday) to help officers working in the woods.
Police add that there is not thought to be any risk to the public but their advice remains not to go to areas where there is an ongoing police presence.
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Two men are dead after shootings on 16000 block of Biltmore Avenue and the 13000 block of Coath Avenue. The shootings happened Friday night in Cleveland.
The man who was shot on Biltmore avenue was found in the yard and was transported to a local hospital for a gunshot wound to the leg. He died at the hospital.
The man who was shot on Coath Avenue was transported to a local hospital for a gunshot wound to the chest. He died at the hospital.
Police said the man who was shot on Coath Avenue held a victim at gunpoint before getting shot by someone else.
We will update this story as more information becomes available.
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TAHLEQUAH -- Authorities say a 13-year-old girl who was missing out of Cherokee County was located safe on Monday.
Authorities said Shawna Lowrey was last seen leaving in the 18200 block of West Jones Road in Tahlequah at just before 2am Saturday.
Cherokee County Sheriff's Office says that Lowrey was located on Sunday night at a Sonic in Fort Gibson.
Authorities believe Lowrey was in the company of 19-year-old Williard Roberts.
No one has been arrested.
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This Halloween, if you seek a costume with the perfect amount of sass or even hope to emulate a mean as heck villain, we say you turn to telenovelas. From the ever-relevant Soraya Montenegro to Paola from La Usurpadora, some might not get your costume, but those who do will label you a genius.
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Mounties in Langley say speed was likely a factor in a collision that left a motorcyclist dead Tuesday morning.
The crash occurred at around 7:30 a.m. in the 7000-block of 264 Street.
Witnesses told police the motorcycle was travelling south when it collided with a northbound Toyota Corolla turning left into a business.
The rider was pronounced dead at the scene.
The RCMP said the driver of the Toyota was "obviously distraught" and is receiving help from Victim Services.
Police say the motorcyclist has not been identified and next of kin have yet to be notified of the death.
Langley Traffic Services has taken over the investigation with the help of the Integrated Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Service.
Police say 264 Street is closed between 64 and 84 avenues.
Anyone with information about the motorcyclist's pattern of driving leading up to the crash or the collision itself is asked to contact investigators at 604-532-3200.
How I predicted Saraki’s tribunal victory — Governor Fayose
The governor says the Nigerian government will also fail in the ongoing trial of Sambo Dasuki.
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(TriceEdneyWire.com) – To become a Rhodes Scholar, a student must be of “high academic achievement, have an integrity of character, a spirit of unselfishness, respect for others, potential for leadership and physical rigor.”
To be named a Rhodes Scholar is to join a highly coveted and prestigious group of individuals who receive a full scholarship to study at Oxford University in England. It is among the highest honors that can be won by a U.S. college student.
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OPEC is running smack into a wall of crude-oil storage.
The global oil glut is proving immune to the limits set by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its big-producer allies like Russia, fueling the idea that output caps withholding almost 2% of world crude supply were a miscalculation.
Both Brent, the international...
Nintendo legend Shigeru Miyamoto has given an update to Eurogamer on his long-awaited next Pikmin project.
Speaking to me today at E3, Miyamoto did not give much away - but confirmed the project was still in development.
"I've been told not to share anything about this from PR," Miyamoto laughed, "but I can tell you it is progressing."
It's been almost exactly two years since Miyamoto first mentioned his next Pikmin game, in an interview with Eurogamer held in July 2015.
"It's actually very close to completion," Miyamoto said at the time. "Pikmin teams are always working on the next one."
Nintendo then followed up the news to Eurogamer in a separate statement:
"We can confirm that Pikmin 4 is in development but that is all we can confirm at present."
In the meantime, Pikmin fans can look forward to 3DS spin-off side-scrolling game Hey! Pikmin, which is due to launch on 28th July. It's not being made internally by Nintendo but by external developer Arzest, which also made Yoshi's New Island.
OSLO (Reuters) - Drilling rig operator Transocean (RIG.N)(RIGN.S) has agreed to buy competitor Songa Offshore (SONG.OL) in a deal valuing the Oslo-listed firm at 9.1 billion Norwegian crowns ($1.14 billion), the two companies announced on Tuesday.
Including debt, the transaction sets Songa's enterprise value at 26.4 billion crowns.
The transaction, which mostly consists of shares and convertible bonds, would make top Songa owner Perestroika the largest shareholder of Transocean with a stake of about 12 percent, the firms said.
($1 = 7.9596 Norwegian crowns)
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Dunbeg Primary was a hub of activity on Saturday for the school’s annual Christmas craft fair.
A variety of stalls lined the hall, selling everything from Christmas baubles to next year’s calendars.
Residents and stall-holders alike were entertained by pipers and fuelled by a cuppa and a selection of cakes.
Argyll and Bute MP Brendan O’Hara, who brought his family along for day, including his dog Hamish, said: ‘We were here last year and had a great time. We said we would definitely be back.
‘It’s a really good school and they do really good work.’
If you weren't watching WWE Raw on Monday night, you missed a main event match between Braun Strowman and Big Show that ended in a no-contest.
Sounds lame and unsatisfying, right? WRONG.
The match ended in a no-contest because Braun Strowman and Big Show forced the ring to collapse after a superplex.
Literally, the thing just implodes. It's kind of mesmerizing.
The impact of two colossal Superstars leads to one INSANE ring collapse in our main event! @BraunStrowman @WWETheBigShow #RAW pic.twitter.com/bb1WvDRXGZ — WWE (@WWE) April 18, 2017
Big Show was involved in another ring collapse in the past.
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CNBC's Bertha Coombs takes a look at what's moving in early morning trading, as small regions bank stocks move higher after the rollback of bank regulations.
The curiosity and unfamiliarity surrounding cannabis never ceases to amaze me. Questions about smoking melted edibles and boofing pot up one's rectum are always good for a laugh, but some readers bring up significant issues and points of views that I've never considered.
Compelling questions about CBD products showing up on drug tests, age requirements to buy CBD products and many more CBD-related inquiries dominated our most popular questions of 2017, but that wasn't all: Acid reflux, THC distillate and smuggling herb through the mail were also hot-topic issues. Read below for our ten most popular Ask a Stoner questions of 2017 — and feel free to leave us a question if inspired.
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We barely heard anything new from Omawumi in 2016, the singer has started the new year on a high as she releases a new video.
The vocal powerhouse wants to get rid of the butterflies in her new single.
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CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — An airline pilot is facing charges in Canada after police say he was found by his co-pilot passed out in the cockpit of a Boeing 737 before it was set to take off.
Calgary police say the gate crew as well as crew members on the aircraft indicated that Miroslav Gronych was behaving strangely ahead of his scheduled flight Saturday. Sgt. Paul Stacey says the co-pilot later found the 37-year-old captain “slumped over in the seat” of the airliner.
The pilot was escorted from the plane and charged with having a blood-alcohol level above .08 and controlling an aircraft while impaired. Police allege Gronych had three times the legal amount of alcohol in his system.
Sunwing Airlines calls it “a very unfortunate matter.”
The Mexico-bound plane later took off with another pilot.
Greece's culture ministry has rejected a request by Italian luxury brand Gucci to use the ancient Acropolis for a fashion event this summer.
Culture Minister Lydia Koniordou told state television a panel of ministry experts turned down the request, adding she was in "total agreement".
The Acropolis is listed as a World Heritage Site by the United Nations cultural organisation, Unesco.
Ms Koniordou said: "We have a duty to defend the importance of (the Acropolis) ... a global symbol of democracy and freedom."
Requests for commercial use of ancient monuments in Greece are rarely approved.
American singer Jennifer Lopez was granted access to the Acropolis for a 2008 photo shoot.
The site also featured in the 2014 film The Two Faces Of January starring Viggo Mortensen and Kirsten Dunst.
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Buycks (hip) will not play in Friday's preseason game against Atlanta, Keith Langlois of Pistons.com reports.
Buycks continues to nurse a hip flexor injury, which also kept him out of Detroit's exhibition opener on Wednesday. Consider the former Marquette standout day-to-day until further notice.
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The president of the Board of Deputies of British Jews, Jonathan Arkush, was at the Jewish leaders' meeting with Jeremy Corbyn to discuss anti-Semitism in the Labour Party.
The Labour leader has said he is "absolutely committed to rooting out anti-Semitism".
From left, Alexandria Poitier, Bernadette Poitier, Dr. Joseph W. Poitier Jr., Sidney Poitier, Joni Poitier and Arleen Poitier in a 2007 photo taken in Atlanta. Bernadette Poitier, center, accepts the 2016 Saint Martin de Porres Award for Excellence from Robert Brown and Claire Worthy of the Office of Black Catholic Ministry.
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A Jamaican cigar brand from the past is making a comeback. General Cigar has relaunched Temple Hall Estates as part of its Foundry Heritage Series.
Start the conversation, or Read more at Cigar Aficionado.
Marcos Rojo has revealed he was not happy about Alexis Sanchez signing for Man Utd
Rojo and Sanchez had a fiery past - with the defender revealing how he used to kick him out of matches, and got some back.
And the Manchester United defender admits Jose Mourinho was laughing at him and told him to leave him alone in training.
"Alexis is a great player, but we didn't used to get on out on the pitch,” Rojo said while on international duty with Argentina.
"Every time we came up against one another, whether in internationals or when United played Arsenal, I would give him a good kicking - and he did the same to me.
"On top of that I used to insult him, and he would reply in kind.
MEXICO CITY — Authorities in Costa Rica arrested a 22-year-old Colombian man suspected of threatening to stage an attack at a concert by pop singer Ariana Grande.
The threat comes on the heels of a May 22 bombing at a Grande performance in Manchester, England, that killed 22 people and injured dozens more.
The Costa Rica concert went ahead as scheduled Sunday in the city of Alajuela.
Costa Rican prosecutors said in a statement that the suspect is a Colombian citizen who made the threats online.
Head investigator Walter Espinoza told local media the threats were written in Arabic. He identified the suspect only by his family names, Caicedo Lopez.
The first snow for four years for many of us and a calm, dry day for most, if bitterly cold.
Windy, wet and wintry across the south-east with sleet and snow across higher ground of the Chilterns and the Downs.
The cold will be enhanced by cloudy, wet, wintry weather and biting winds. Elsewhere a clear, crisp day with further snow generated across exposed coastal counties.
Temperatures will soon slip away later and there will be a big freeze as it turns very icy. Our coldest night for a while with lows of -15C possible across rural snowy spots.
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HAZLETON -- A man is facing aggravated assault charges after he attempted to hit an officer.
Hazleton police say they responded to a domestic dispute call early Saturday morning along East Diamond Avenue.
Once they arrived, Jose Camillo, 20, started to argue with police.
Camillo then allegedly attempted to hit an officer.
Police then tased Camillo and were ultimately able to place him under arrest.
Camillo is facing aggravated assault, public drunkenness and other related charges.
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Rep. Steve Scalise, the House’s third-ranking Republican, is known as much for his backslapping, hearty embrace of the lighter side as he is for his rock-solid conservatism and allegiance to the GOP.
Scalise is in critical condition following surgery, the hospital said, after being shot in the hip Wednesday during a GOP baseball practice in Virginia. The shooting stunned his home state and rocked the halls of Congress.
Nationally, Scalise is the party-line vote-getter for House Republicans and a fierce proponent of the GOP health care law. Back home, he’s the kid from the Italian family who’s become one of the most powerful men in Congress while remaining rooted in Louisiana.
When he campaigned for his leadership job, Scalise handed out commemorative baseball bats and served up a Cajun dinner.
There have been numerous questions and complaints raised about the proposed 80-storey skyscraper to be built on the river bank of Edmonton’s east downtown: Won’t the skyscraper block important views? Is it safe to build on that iffy part of the river bank? Why is the city thinking of selling river valley parkland to a developer?
As we dig into these issues, however, we find there are reasonable answers on most points. Indeed, the Alldritt skyscraper project doesn’t just barely pass the test of being in the public interest, it could well be another home run for our downtown.
City council and the public will soon get a full look at the plans at a public hearing, but here are nine reasons why the public can win in this deal:
Helping the blind enjoy movies: MovieReading
Let’s talk about The Oscars for a second… You’ve got your big marquee categories, Best Picture, Best Actress, Best Actor…
But you’ve also got categories like best screenplay, best original score… and best cinematography.
Great cinematography transforms a good movie into one that is truly memorable. It’s the way the light is shaped. The way the scene is framed. The movement of the camera…
But all of that is completely lost on a visually impaired person.
Blind people hear a movie, they’re absorbed by dialogue and surround sound. But they miss out on the visuals.
“There’s an app for that” is a phrase we’ve used countless times on Talking Technology. And guess what, Nick? There’s an app for that!
MovieReading is an app which provides enhanced audible descriptions of the film it is synced to, giving the visually impaired a cinema experience like no other.
Trevor Long spoke with David Doepel about the app on Talking Technology (Weeknights 8pm)
The 42-year-old made his long-awaited comeback at the Hero World Challenge last year with all eyes on how he would cope after having back surgery just under a year ago.
There was promising signs from Woods but many pundits and former players were still sceptical on raising hopes.
But his recent performances at the Valspar Championship and Arnold Palmer Invitational, where he went into the final round of both tournaments in contention to win, have resurrected Tiger Mania in America.
Woods does’t qualify for the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play this week and will skip the Houston Open, meaning his next focus is the 2018 Masters, which will be the first time he competes at Augusta since 2015.
The 14-time major champion admits it has been hard watching from afar in recent years and wants to make up for lost time.
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Have a Valentine’s Day drive at your church or school to collect hygiene items for people in need. #Do1Thing
A kid asks Trump to sign his hat at the White House Easter Egg Roll. The president signs ... and then tosses the hat into the crowd. pic.twitter.com/7ExdhpO97H
WAIT, THAT'S NOT HOW THAT WORKS Trump Signs A Kid's Hat, Chucks It Into The Crowd At Easter Egg Roll
The tonal shift of the kid's voice between "Will you sign my hat? Thank you!" and his panicked "No!" as his hat flies into the crowd really takes this video to another level.
File picture: The Dundas Bridge, which goes over the north branch of the Sydenham River, will be closed from Aug. 16 to Sept. 6 due to reconstruction of the bridge.
All lanes of the bridge will be closed to vehicle and pedestrian traffic on bridge for the duration of the project.
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A charity is warning that an increasing number of women are turning to illegal abortion pills.
The British Pregnancy Advisory Service (Bpas) said women were risking prosecution by using the pills to induce an abortion, but most were unaware of the risk.
It is illegal to take the pills while pregnant in the UK if medical approval has not been given.
Figures from medicine regulator Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), found that there were 375 abortion pills seized in 2016 compared with just five pills in 2013.
The pills were seized during Operation Pangea where authorities seized the drugs as they were on their way to addresses in England, Scotland and Wales.
Bpas, which provides abortions at its clinics across the country, is calling for abortion to be decriminalised.
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Al-Mustapha may be mentally unstable, I will sue him – Opadokun explodes
Chief Ayo Opadokun, former leader of the National Democratic Coalition, NADECO, has given ​ex-Chief Security Adviser (CSO) to former Head of State, late General Sani Abacha​, ​seven days to ​retract his comment that he and other Yoruba leaders took bribe from those who killed Chief MKO Abiola ​o​r face libel suit. ​He also​ question​ed the […]
Al-Mustapha may be mentally unstable, I will sue him – Opadokun explodes
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March 30 JM Financial Ltd
* Says unit Jm Financial Investment managers executed share purchase agreement to buy shares of Spandana Sphoorty Financial
* Says acquisition would result in holding of 6.41 percent in Spandana
* Says deal via secondary purchase in two tranches representing 16.26% of Sphoorty's current outstanding total equity shares
* Says total consideration for proposed acquisition to be INR 810 million
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The American Family Insurance ALL-USA girls’ hockey team for the 2016-17 season was selected based on performance, level of competition and strength of schedule.
PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Casey Mittelstadt, Eden Prairie (Minn.)
COACH OF THE YEAR: Trent Klatt, Grand Rapids (Minn.)
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Maggie Lee Fair was born February 12, 1928. She has been a resident of Hazlehurst for all of her 89 years. She is a valued member of this community and is known by many for her quick wit, unwavering strength, love for God, and wisdom in everyday life.
To read more about Mrs. Fair, see the Copiah County Courier, on sale throughout Copiah County.
SPORTS EDITOR’S NOTE: Each week, The People’s Defender will profile an Adams County senior student/athlete so our community and readers can get to know better these outstanding young people who participate both in athletics and academics in their high school.
NAME:
Madison Siders
SCHOOL:
North Adams High School
PARENTS:
Slade and Donna Siders
SPORTS PLAYED IN HIGH SCHOOL:
Softball, Volleyball
FAVORITE SPORT:
Softball
FAVORITE THING ABOUT HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS:
All of the memories
LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS:
Injuries
MOST MEMORABLE HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS MOMENT:
Getting a black eye at the VA
FAVORITE MUSICAL ARTIST OR GROUP:
NF
PLACE YOU’D LOVE TO TRAVEL TO:
London
YOUR FAVORITE MOVIE:
“Megamind”
YOUR FAVORITE TV SHOWS:
Law and Order
FAVORITE SCHOOL SUBJECT:
Art
FAVORITE SPARE TIME ACTIVITY:
Spending time with my nephews
FAVORITE
RESTAURANT:
Chipotle
WOULD LOVE TO TRADE PLACES FOR A DAY WITH:
Halsey
FUTURE PLANS:
Attend college and double major in Psychology and English
Hooray for hard rock that summons gumption and fortitude. With roots in the kind of metal that predates any need for qualifiers (e.g., speed, power, death, crust, et al. ) and the harder edge of power pop exemplified by fellow Midwesterners such as Cheap Trick and Off Broadway, Milwaukee’s Black Belt Theatre concoct a welcome tonic countering the emotional direness of current commercial radio hard music.
And commercial they are, offsetting vocal hooks and harmonies with an instrumental attack heavy enough to satisfy air guitarists who can appreciate crunchy riffs without technical self-indulgence. And though the quartet has roots in local bands who were post-grunge purveyors and would morph into emo-punk innovators, Black Belt Theatre’s lyrical outlook evinces a refreshing dearth of the self-pity so prevalent on any given episode of Nikki Sixx’s weekly rock radio countdown in recent months.
BECKLEY, WV (NEWS RELEASE) — The United Way’s “Swing into Spring” is Thursday, April 20th at Tamarack.
We will be announcing the cast of this year’s Dancing with the Stars for United Way.
Tickets are $40 per person or $75 a couple.
Lots of great food from Tamarack and beverages available.
Call today to purchase your seat and be one of the first to know who is dancing! 304-253-2111!
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Sammy Hagar returns for the second half of Season 2 of Rock & Roll Road Trip with more great guests including Don Felder, Styx, Run DMC, Vince Neil, Chad Smith, Shep Gordon, and more on July 9th on AXS TV. Check out a new trailer below.
Head here for the Season 2 schedule.
1:22 Kindergartners make plea for recess Pause
1:35 Mattingly talks about José Fernandez at spring training
2:23 Konpa champ Gazzman Couleur and dISIP play Hollywood Live
0:58 Wade on Riley: 'I have nothing to squash, I'm thankful for what we were able to build here'
0:35 Dwyane Wade gets thunderous applause when taking the court against the Miami Heat
0:54 Cubans executed by Castro regime on display in the European Parliament
2:40 Miami Dolphins draft pick Laremy Tunsil addresses media after allergic reaction
1:08 Dolphins Wake: I've been an underdog since day one
1:09 Adam Gase reflects on Dolphins' loss to Steelers
Monaco striker, Kylian Mbappe, was forced to watch from the bench on Sunday, as they beat Dijon 4-1 in Ligue 1.
Radamel Falcao scored a hat-trick to continue the defending champions’ perfect start to the season.
Mbappe was named as a substitute by boss Leonardo Jardim, nine days after he limped off in their 3-2 win over Toulouse, amid speculations linking him with a move to Paris Saint-Germain.
Jardim failed to summon the 18-year-old, as Falcao took centre stage at the Stade Gaston Gerard.
“It’s a club decision not to have him start the game,” Jardim said after the match.
“In the end, the game went smoothly and I gave the opportunity to other players to help make the building of the team more effective.
“In the coming months, with the Champions League, we’ll need everyone. We have to give rhythm to those who aren’t often used.”
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WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT)—Watertown Mayor Steve Thorson gave the City Council a brief update Monday night on the proposed new ice arena in town.
The mayor says the cost of constructing the arena should be known early next month…
The mayor has stated previously that they want to hold the cost around $8.2 million for the two-sheet ice arena, which would seat a little under 2,000 people.
Tesla Motors began rolling out software updates to customers with newer cars , bringing them to parity with owners who have what's known as "Autopilot 1" and setting the stage to ultimately unleash full self-driving capability. From a report on Bloomberg:
The £11.7B bid from Twenty-First Century Fox (FOX, FOXA) to buy out the rest of Sky Plc (SKYAY -1% ) has hit a new snag with new revelations tied to the hacking scandal that wrapped up the Murdoch's UK publishing division.
News UK (NWS -0.6% , NWSA -1.3% ) today admitted "vicarious liability" in hacking computers and intercepting the emails of former British Army intelligence officer Ian Hurst.
Meanwhile, Sky investor Royal London Asset Management says it's going to vote against re-electing James Murdoch as Sky chairman, calling instead for independent oversight.
Together, the news is fueling opponents of the deal who want to see it derailed. The UK's Competition and Markets Authority is investigating the transaction on grounds of media influence.
Rodriguez (leg) could start Sunday's game against the Phillies, Henry Schulman of SFGate.com reports.
He took a line drive off his right leg Tuesday against the Rockies, but not before giving up four runs (only one earned) off five hits and one walk while striking out four over 3.1 innings. Rodriguez had logged a 3.40 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 53 strikeouts in 50.1 innings (nine starts) at Triple-A prior to his promotion. He was essentially a non-prospect before the season, but may have unlocked something after joining the Giants this past offseason, as his strikeout rate was up from 19.3 percent in 2017 at Double-A in the Twins organization to 25 percent in his first taste of Triple-A as a San Francisco farmhand. Even if he gets the start Sunday, it would likely amount to a spot start unless he really impressed, as the Giants rotation is expected to get back Madison Bumgarner (finger) and Jeff Samardzija (shoulder) next week.
There has been a crash on the M4 near Bristol which is causing lengthy delays as rush hour begins.
The crash happened at around 3.30pm on Wednesday, May 30.
The crash happened on the westbound side of the M4, around halfway between junction 20 (for the Almondsbury Interchange with the M5) and junction 21, where the M4 splits to go over either one of the two Severn bridges.
Traffic is queuing back as far as junction 19, for the M32 at Bristol itself.
And traffic is also backing up onto the M5 junctions too. Emergency services are on the scene.
Normal traffic is not expected to return for some time.
We will bring you all the latest information on this ongoing incident, with updates on the crash and when it is expected to clear.
April 24 (Reuters) - Associated Banc-Corp:
* ASSOCIATED ANNOUNCES ANNUAL MEETING RESULTS, DIVIDENDS AND SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAM
* BOARD AUTHORIZED REPURCHASE OF UP TO $100 MILLION OF ASSOCIATED’S COMMON STOCK
* REPURCHASE AUTHORIZATION IS IN ADDITION TO AUTHORITY REMAINING UNDER PREVIOUS PROGRAM Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Restaurant chain, Nando's, is giving away free chicken to A-level students right across the North West this week.
"On August 17 anyone picking up their A-Level (or equivalent) results will be able to grab themselves a free ¼ chicken or Firestarter* on that day," a Nando's spokesperson said.
"Just bring your results papers, ID and spend a minimum of seven pounds in any restaurant across the region and you will be eligible," the spokesperson added.
*Deal does not include Wing Roulette or All Together Now.
Nando's in Lancashire: Deepdale Retail Park, Preston, Peel Retail Par, Blackburn, Church Street, Blackpool, Derby Street, Leigh, Chalon Way West, St Helens and Ocean Plaza, Southport.
For full terms and conditions, please see - https://www.nandos.co.uk/explore/blog/level-results-are-lets-celebrate
Simon Property Group Inc. was the top holding of the AMG Managers CenterSquare Real Estate Fund as of Feb. 28. Investors have punished the stocks of real estate investment trusts that focus on retail properties, despite their attractive dividend yields. But Scott Crowe, the chief investment strategist for CenterSquare Investment Management in Plymouth Meeting, Pa., believes that for some retail REITs, prices are just too low, despite retailers' difficulties.
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WASHINGTON, April 24 (Reuters) - Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc on Tuesday said it will sell 23 television stations to several companies after completing its $3.9 billion acquisition of Tribune Media Co.
The sales are to obtain the necessary governmental approval of the Tribune transaction, the company said, as it has worked for months to win regulatory approval for the deal. The company said it now expects to close the deal near the end of June.
Sinclair plans to sell the stations to Standard Media Group, Meredith Corp, Howard Stirk and Cunningham Broadcasting Corp and another party to be announced, the company said. The stations include 14 Tribune stations — including WGN-TV in Chicago and stations in Denver, Cleveland and San Diego — and nine Sinclair stations, including outlets in Des Moines, Iowa; Salt Lake City; and Seattle. (Reporting by Munsif Vengattil in Bengaluru and David Shepardson in Washington; editing by Jonathan Oatis)
What did the Romans ever do for us? Plenty, of course, and in her new book Nina Caplan recounts her journey across Europe in search of traces of the conquering culture's influence on our contemporary world of wine...
Ancient Rome: a legacy in wine Very amusing – but Latin isn’t as dead as all that. Around 30% of our words have Latin origins, including ‘civilisation’, ‘culture’ and ‘wine’, and those of us more likely to expire from a lack of these things than any excess of Latin have cause to be grateful to the Romans, who can take credit, etymologically and otherwise, for all three.
The alcohol caverns operated under the Weatherspoon banner have a new rule, one designed to dissuade the more confident of drunks from blagging a free charge of their phone from bar staff.
From now-ish, bar staff across the group have been told not to accept phones from customers at the bar for charging, as apparently popping in for a quick pint and a few hundred milliamp hours of electricity is how the modern man rolls.
A spokesperson for the chain said: "The bar itself is busy and we do not want people's phones there. We also do not want the hassle of phones keep being handed over the bar for charging. If people wish to charge their phone in the pub, then that would be up to the discretion of the manager." [Kent Live]
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More Richland County residents are doing what might have been unthinkable before 2012: getting aboard the Midlands' bus system. That's thanks to several years' worth of cash from a sales tax approved by voters in 2012.
Start the conversation, or Read more at Free Times.
On Wednesday, the Orlando Magic announced that they are hiring Steve Clifford as head coach:
Clifford, 56, will reportedly sign a four-year deal, according to ESPN‘s Adrian Wojnarowski:
Steve Clifford has agreed to a four-year contract to become the new head coach of the Orlando Magic, league sources tell ESPN. Magic will hold a news conference today to introduce Clifford, who led Charlotte to two playoff appearances. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) May 30, 2018
From 2007-12, before he took over as head coach of the Hornets, Clifford was an assistant in Orlando under Stan Van Gundy.
The Magic have had six straight losing seasons, and opted to part ways with Frank Vogel after going 25-57 in 2017-18.
Clifford, who will be Orlando’s fifth coach in the last seven years, went 196-214 in Charlotte.
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Jacksonville (Fla.) Sandalwood’s Edwin Carter had been anxiously awaiting graduation for weeks now, and his big moment finally came on Tuesday night.
Carter, a three-star wide-receiver, reflected on his milestone.
“I feel great knowing I’ve done all I can do in high school, and I’m very excited about college,” Carter said. “The past four years have prepared me tremendously. All the setbacks and trials I’ve been through in school, as well as at home, have prepared me to work as hard as I can for my future.”
The thousands of people who were ordered to leave their home... . Vehicles line up the Arco station as a tanker truck driver fills the underground storage tanks on Monday, Feb. 13, 2017 in Yuba City, Calif.
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US retail sales increased 0.4 percent in January, as spending picks up at gas stations and restaurants.
EASTON, Md.- An Easton man is behind bars after he was arrested in connection with robbery.
On Sept. 14, officers were called to the 100 block of South Park Street in Easton for a report of a robbery.
According to police, officers learned that four men had approached a parked car. One of the men allegedly pulled out a knife and demanded the driver to empty his pockets.
Police identified 21-year-old Cortez D. Murray as one of the suspects and a warrant was issued. He was arrested Tuesday and charged with robbery, conspiracy to commit robbery, armed robbery, assault first degree, conspiracy to commit assault first degree and assault second degree. He's being held on no bond.
The Easton Police Department is working to identify the other suspects involved. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Criminal Investigation Division at 410-822-1111.
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Senior Superintendent Police (SSP) Sukkur, Amjad Shaikh Wednesday said that the traffic police had been directed to make all-out efforts to avoid traffic jams on city roads, especially during last days of the holy month of Ramzan. He said the Traffic Police Sukkur had made special arrangements to control traffic on city roads, aimed at avoiding traffic mess. He said that a comprehensive traffic plan had been devised in this regard which was being implemented in order to avert traffic jams.—APP
Nkhata Bay Girls Open up Through Complaint Boxes
Nkhata Bay, Dec 10: Girls in Nkhata Bay have taken advantage of complaint boxes which Action Aid Malawi placed in all schools to voice out issues which make them drop out of school.
IIU, US embassy agree on more cooperation
Islamabad: The International Islamic University (IIU) and US Embassy and Consulate in Pakistan on Wednesday agreed to enhance bilateral cooperation through the jointly-built Lincoln’s Corner and signed a memorandum of understanding.
A ceremony in this regard was held at the IIU President’s office on the new campus of the university. IIU president Dr Ahmed Yousif Al-Draiweesh and US embassy deputy counsellor for public affairs Michelle Los Banos signed the MoU document.
Established in 2006, Lincoln’s Corner at the IIU is a partnership between the International Islamic University and the US Embassy. It is a resource centre and event space for providing a platform for open dialogue between Pakistanis and Americans to promote mutual understanding and strengthen people-to-people ties. According to the MoU, both sides will cooperate at LC for cultural events, educational exchange programs and alumni activities.
The Congress party's candidate from the Vatva Assembly Constituency for the Gujarat Assembly elections 2017 is Vipin Patel.
Vatva is one of the 182 assembly constituencies of Gujarat. It is located in Ahmedabad district. This seat came into existence after 2008 delimitation.
The constituency will have 268 polling stations. In 2012 assembly polls, the number of electors for this seat was 2,68,720.
Pradipsinh Jadeja of BJP won this seat in 2012 assembly elections with 95,580 votes.
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Canada’s main stock index opened higher, as steadying gold prices helped shares of precious metals miners.
* At 9:30 a.m ET (1330 GMT), the Toronto Stock Exchange’s S&P/TSX Composite Index rose 15.37 points, or 0.1 percent, to 15,567.43. (Reporting by Amy Caren Daniel in Bengaluru; Editing by Anil D’Silva)
April 28 Apple International Co Ltd :
* Says it plans to form a business and capital alliance with Isuzu Motors Ltd
* Says the two entities will mainly cooperate in vehicle maintenance and repair business and second-hand car sales business
* The company plans to issue 1.38 million shares via private placement to Isuzu Motors on May 31, and will raise 401.6 million yen in total
* Isuzu Motors will own 9.97 percent stake in co after transaction
Source text in Japanese: goo.gl/y8USMB
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ALS & MS Boston Walk for Living held in Chelsea
Amid perfect weather, over 1,000 people participated in the 9th Annual ALS & MS Boston Walk for Living in Chelsea, Admiral’s Hill on Sunday. Emceed by radio personality Matt Siegel, host of “Matty in the Morning,” the Walk has raised over $125K to date. The ALS & MS residents joined local high schools, families, friends and community supporters. From left: Matt Siegel, KISS-108 and ALS & MS Walk for Living Emcee; Ron Hoffman, Founder and Executive Director CCALS; Steve Saling, ALS Resident LFCL; Barry Berman, CEO Chelsea Jewish Lifecare.
The logo of Toshiba Corp is seen behind a traffic signal at its headquarters in Tokyo, Japan January 27, 2017. REUTERS/Toru Hanai
Toshiba Corp (6502.T) will issue on Tuesday its first-ever warning that it may not be able to continue as a going concern, following massive nuclear-related losses, the Nikkei reported.
The warning will be included in the earnings announcement for the nine months ended December, the Japanese business daily reported.
Toshiba will writedown close to $6 billion after bruising cost overruns at its U.S. nuclear arm, turning investor attention to the company's efforts to fix that and other balance sheet headaches.
Toshiba did not immediately respond to a request for comment outside regular business hours.
(Reporting by Rishika Sadam in Bengaluru; Editing by Shounak Dasgupta)
A man discovered unconscious on a Whanganui street remains in a critical condition in Wellington Hospital.
The man was found on Tinirau St, Whanganui East, at about 3am in the early hours of Friday April 20, with unexplained head injuries.
"Police are continuing to investigate to determine circumstances surrounding the incident," a spokeswoman said.
"A scene examination has been conducted where the victim was located and where the victim lives.
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"Any information from the public will be greatly appreciated."
Information can be provided to Whanganui Police on 06 349 0600 or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Applications for candidates to fill one of the two Hawaii County seats on the University of Hawaii Board of Regents were due Sept. 30. The seat was vacated by the early September resignation of Barry Mizuno, who died Nov. 26. But a lack of a quorum on the Regents Candidate Advisory Council has left the applications still to be evaluated.
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Suzlon Group has won turbine orders totalling 500MW for two unnamed wind farms in the Gujarat region of India.
The 300MW and 200MW projects will feature a total of 238 S111 2.1MW machines and will be located in the Kutch district.
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12 Feb 2018 Suzlon will carry out the work on a turnkey basis for the unnamed clients and will also provide operation and maintenance once the wind farms come online.
Suzlon Group chief executive JP Chalasani said: “There is an increased interest from all customer segments to invest in renewable energy in their pursuit of contributing towards mitigating risks of climate change and providing affordable and renewable power for all.
“We are committed to partner with our customers to scale it up further and enable India’s transition from conventional fuel dominated energy architecture to renewable energy sources.”
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Billie Lourd thanked her supporters Monday for giving her "strength" while dealing with the deaths of her mother, Carrie Fisher, and her grandmother, Debbie Reynolds.
The 24-year-old took to Instagram with a heartfelt message, along with an old picture.
"Receiving all of your prayers and kind words over the past week has given me strength during a time I thought strength could not exist. There are no words to express how much I will miss my Abadaba and my one and only Momby. Your love and support means the world to me."
Lourd had not released a statement since Fisher and Reynolds died last week.
The family is reportedly planning a joint funeral for the actresses. No date has been announced.
Best Places To Picnic In ChicagoWith temps on the rise, soon we'll all be looking for things to do in the great outdoors of Chicagoland. And a fast summer favorite is picnics - here are some of the best places to picnic in the Chicago area...
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Phoenix Suns' James Jones (cq) and Utah Jazz's Derek Fisher battle for the ball in the third quarter during the Suns home game with the Utah Jazz at US Airways in Phoenix. Photo by Carlos Chavez / The Arizona Republic Carlos Chavez, AZR
TULSA, Okla. (AP) - A Tulsa police sergeant will be the face of a new cable TV show aimed at looking at law enforcement work from officers' perspective.
A&E says Sgt. Sean Larkin is host of "PD Cam." The 30-minute show will offer unfiltered video from police body-worn, dashboard and helicopter cameras.
Larkin has worked for Tulsa police more than 20 years and says law enforcement has gotten negative media coverage in recent years. He says the show will help police work become more transparent.
"PD Cam" debuts July 19.
Tulsa Police Chief Chuck Jordan in 2017 canceled his department's contract with another A&E show. Critics say the real-time "Live PD" shows incidents of racial profiling and caters to viewers' worst fears and biases. Jordan said it made his city look bad.
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The private developer of a planned bullet train between Dallas and Houston has withdrawn more than a dozen lawsuits against Texas landowners that Texas Central Partners officials said they are instead going to try and have an "open dialogue" with landowners about letting the company onto their land. "We're stepping back and going back to conversations and taking some of the heat out of our process," said Texas Central President Tim Keith.
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. -- Records from 911 calls show the driver charged with killing a woman at a white supremacist rally was previously accused of beating his mother and threatening her with a knife.
Authorities say 20-year-old James Fields drove his car into a crowd of counter-protesters on Saturday in Charlottesville. At least two dozen were wounded in addition to the woman killed.
The records the Florence Police Department in Kentucky show the man's mother had called police in 2011. Records show Fields' mother, Samantha Bloom, told police he stood behind her wielding a 12-inch knife. Bloom is disabled and uses a wheelchair.
In another incident in 2010, Bloom said that Fields smacked her in the head and locked her in the bathroom after she told him to stop playing video games. Bloom told officers Fields was on medication to control his temper.
Greece, NY – On May 28, 2018. He is survived by his loving wife, Gail; 4 children; 3 step-children; 12 grandchildren. USMC Veteran. Retired Court Reporter for NYS Supreme Court.
Friends may call at Arndt Funeral Home, 1118 Long Pond Road (south of Maiden Lane) on Saturday 10-11 AM followed by Funeral service at 11 AM in funeral home chapel. Private Interment. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Lifetime Care (Hospice) in his memory.
Gulfport was one of five cities of the Gulf Coast Series for Mainly Marathons. One of the runners has gone the extra mile and holds a couple of records to prove it.
Not long ago Richie Rich was all-but-unavoidable on the New York scene.
But the former Heatherette designer and one-time Club Kid has been, er, missing in action of late. So we were surprised to see him pop up in connection with the “Richie Rich Holidaze Spectacular & Fashion Show” at Freq nightclub scheduled for Friday night.
We’re told Rich — who put on a show for LA fashion week in March — is mounting a comeback.
The party will also serve as a farewell for author Victor Corona, who is LA-bound, where he’s going to work on a movie version of his book “Night Class” with professional media-terrorizer Jacques Hyzagi.
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HyunA, a former member of the now-disbanded girl group 4minute, will put out a new album late this month, sources in the music scene said Monday.The sources said the idol singer will release her sixth EP led by a song composed by Sinsadong Tiger on Aug. 29. It will be her first album after "A'wesome," her fifth EP out in August last year.HyunA had a "fan meeting" tour of Seoul and eight North American cities in February to mark the 10th anniversary of her debut as a 4minute member. In May, she formed new project group "Triple H" with Hui and E'Dawn of boy band Pentagon and released their first EP album "199X."Earlier in the day, her management agency Cube Entertainment unveiled a teaser image heralding her comeback on the agency's official SNS account. (Yonhap)
Two members of the University of Louisville men’s basketball coaching staff have been placed on paid administrative leave.
Acting athletic director Vince Tyra announced the action Friday involving associate head coach Kenny Johnson and assistant coach Jordan Fair.
The move comes amid an FBI investigation into recruiting. A federal complaint alleges that several unnamed U of L coaches took part in a scheme with the Adidas apparel company to pay the families of high school recruits. Louisville has a sponsorship agreement with Adidas.
The scandal has already resulted in the suspensions of head coach Rick Pitino and athletic director Tom Jurich. The school has begun the process of firing Pitino.
“We are in the process of executing our due diligence as it relates to an ongoing investigation and feel that this an appropriate step at this time,” Tyra said. “Our university will continue to fully cooperate with federal authorities in their investigation.”
A standard two pupil from Saint Augustine 3 Primary School is reported dead after being hit by Chibuku products Limited truck.
The pupil has been identified as Ackbaru Makiyi aged seven from Kadzuwa Village, Traditional Authority Mponda.
The accident happened at around 11am this morning, according to an eyewitness who rushed to the scene during the time of the accident.
According to the source, the learners from the school reacted angrly by smashing the Chibuku truck while others took the advantage of the accident to steal Chibuku beer.
It took the intervention of the police to calm down the violence staged by the learners.
Meanwhile the body of the deceased is at Mangochi District Hospital mortuary.
James (shoulder) returned to practice Monday, Adam Beasley of the Miami Herald reports.
James had missed practice Sunday due to the injury but the quick return indicated that the injury was not serious. He will once again start at offensive tackle for the Dolphins this season.
A WOMAN in her 60s has allegedly been attacked by an American soldier in the car park of Brisbane’s Enoggera Army Barracks.
The victim was dragged from her car and assaulted by the 20-year-old Marine about 3.15pm on Tuesday, police say.
Military police along with an off-duty Queensland Police officer intervened and arrested the man, with the off-duty policeman also allegedly assaulted during the scuffle.
The woman, who is understood to be an Australian public servant, sustained serious injuries and was treated in hospital before being released.
Police said the man and woman were not known to each other and it wasn’t known what sparked the attack.
The Defence department says it’s providing support to the woman following the assault.
The American national has been charged with multiple offences including serious assault in relation to a person over 60, assaulting police and causing wilful damage in relation to the woman’s car.
He’s due to face Brisbane Magistrates Court on July 18
Instead of browsing the aisles, you’ll be able to shop for your groceries online and Walmart will deliver them right to your door the same day in as little as three hours. Buzz60's Sean Dowling has more. Buzz60
WWE has released two fallout videos from the end of Raw tonight, which featured the ring imploding when Braun Strowman superplexed Big Show.
The first video features an angry Big Show making his way to his feet following Raw, and being helped to the back while the crowd chanted “Thank you Big Show”.
The second video features referee John Cone receiving medical attention after he was thrown out of the ring following the ring collapse.
Braun Strowman also commented on the end of Raw tonight as seen in the Tweet below:
A motorcyclist has suffered multiple serious injuries after a crash with a car near Rugby this afternoon (Tuesday April 24).
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to the scene on Coal Pit Lane in Willey shortly before 1.30pm.
An ambulance, a paramedic officer and the Critical Care Car from the Air Ambulance Service with a medic on board attended the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “Crews arrived to find a car and a motorbike which had been involved in a collision.
"The motorcyclist, a man in his 40s, had suffered multiple serious injuries in the collision.
"Ambulance staff worked as a team to help deliver advanced trauma care to help stabilise his injuries and condition before being taken by land ambulance on blue lights to University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire for further emergency care.”
MUMBAI: Sharad Pawar’s Nationalist Congress Party has started back channel talks with Congress leaders for forming an alliance to take on the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in Gujarat, an NCP leader has said.“Talks have started with the Congress leaders a few days back as leaders from both the parties feel that the BJP is at its weakest now and if we mount a joint challenge it could be defeated,” said an NCP leader from Maharashtra.“Congress leaders are aware that even a difference of 3-4 % of vote share could change the results of the elections,” the person said. Things will become clearer in the next few days, the NCP leader said.The development is interesting after the recent acrimonious Rajya Sabha elections in Gujarat where Congress leader Ahmed Patel almost failed to get elected due to at least one NCP MLA voting for BJP. A senior Congress leader, however, almost ruled out any tieup with NCP.
ASTANA: Talks on the Syrian crisis involving Russia, Iran, and Turkey that were due to start in the Kazakhstan capital, Astana, on Wednesday had been delayed by one day, Kazakhstan's foreign ministry said.
Delegations from the Syrian government and rebel groups have already arrived in Astana for the talks, to which United Nations Syria envoy Staffan de Mistura has also been invited.
(Reporting by Olzhas Auyezov; Editing by Paul Tait)
From the elaborate scholarship surprises for college football programs file comes this gem that took place in Minnesota last week.
Let’s set the scene: Gophers football players are told they’re going to participate in an Easter egg hunt in pairs while taped to each other. When they return to the meeting room, they’re told to open the plastic shells. The message, it appears, is that walk-on linebacker Blake Cashman got a scholarship:
A few notes from the video: There’s a wave of noise as various players figure it out first, Cashman’s speech is simple but perfect, and the team gets even more pumped up to get dinner at Fogo de Chao, which is the right reaction.
LONDON, April 24 (Reuters) - Germany’s 10-year bond yield, the benchmark for the single-currency bloc, rose to a 6-week high on Tuesday after U.S. 10-year borrowing costs hit the key 3 percent level.
Euro zone bond yields extended their rise as U.S. bonds came under renewed selling pressure.
As the U.S.’s 10-year Treasury yield hit 3.001 percent, Germany’s 10-year Bund yield rose to as high as 0.652 percent. (Reporting by Fanny Potkin, editing by Dhara Ranasinghe)
Mulder and Scully are stalked by an ancient legion of lethal beings while investigating a boy’s claims that he was attacked by an invisible creature.
There’s a lot happening in the Soul Asylum camp. Dave Pirner’s crew just released a new live album from their 1992 tour, Live From Liberty Lunch, Austin TX, they’re about to drop reissues of their first records, and they’re hard at work on a new album. Pirner spoke to Kyle Meredith about all of this, as well as the 20th anniversary of the often overlooked Candy From A Stranger LP, his work with Kevin Smith, hanging with Prince, and what that new music might sound like.
Listen to the interview above and then check out some videos below!
The Capitol Center for the Arts will be alive this summer with singing, dancing, and theatre as it presents performance series by Mr. Aaron, RB Productions and Impact Children's Theatre. The CCA understands the importance of teaching children how to understand and appreciate the performing arts from a young age.
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April 24 (Reuters) - ATRIUM LJUNGBERG AB:
* BUYER IS CASTELLUM
* PURCHASE PRICE IS BASED ON AN UNDERLYING PROPERTY VALUE OF SEK 127 MILLION
* SIGNED AGREEMENT FOR SALE OF PROPERTY DRAGARBRUNN 19:1 IN UPPSALA, KNOWN AS RÅDHUSET Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
PANAMA CITY, FL – Florida State Senator George Gainer, (R-Panama City), today made the following statement after attending an event with Governor Rick Scott:
“Governor Scott has my full backing in the fight to keep funding for economic development and tourism promotion. Efforts to eliminate Enterprise Florida and Visit Florida will do nothing but cost us jobs throughout Northwest Florida.”
“Tourism drives the economy of our coastal communities in Northwest Florida and offering economic incentives to businesses looking to relocate to our state is what helps create new jobs. Eliminating funding for these two vital programs is short sided and another example of some of the bad ideas that come out of Tallahassee.”
“I will do everything I can to stand with the Governor and fight for these programs during the upcoming legislative session.”
Casey Floyd reaches to block a shot on goal during a friendly game of soccer Monday at the University of Northern Colorado practice fields in Greeley. Floyd braved the chilly wind with a few friends to play. While winds may have temperatures feeling lower, the National Weather Service has much higher temperatures in the forecast for the end of week.
North Korea has condemned the U.S. and its alliance with Israel, which continued to experience deadly clashes between security forces and Palestinian protestors. (…)
Chicago Tribune columnist David Haugh took exception to a tweet containing an expletive by a Knoxville radio host after Loyola Chicago upset Tennessee in the NCAA Tournament.
Loyola Chicago wasn’t his target on Twitter. It was Sister Jean, the 98-year-old chaplain for the Terriers who has been an overnight sensation and a media darling as Loyola Chicago has reached the Sweet 16.
More: Sister Jean gave Loyola Chicago scouting report to beat Tennessee in NCAA tournament
Loyola Chicago defeated the Vols 63-62 on Saturday night with a basket in the final seconds.
McClure is co-host of sports talk show on WKGN-AM from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Haugh wrote, “I worried about giving a publicity-seeking shock jock the attention many crave. I picked up the phone anyway because I don’t really believe the adage that there is no such thing as bad publicity. I think this example dispels that notion.”
McClure told Haugh that his “comments about Sister Jean were meant simply as a joke, nothing more, nothing less.’’
NEW YORK (AP) — Iran's foreign minister tells AP that Iran will 'most likely' abandon nuclear deal if Trump pulls US out.
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May 3 Criteo Sa:
* Criteo reports strong results for the first quarter 2017
* Q1 adjusted earnings per share $0.46
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.43 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Sees fy 2017 revenue up 28 to 31 percent
* Sees q2 2017 revenue $209 million to $213 million
* Qtrly revenue increased 29% (or 30% at constant currency) to $517 million.
* Criteo sa qtrly revenue ex-tac, grew 29% (or 30% at constant currency) to $210 million
* Criteo sa - expect q2 2017 adjusted ebitda to be between $44 million and $48 million
* Criteo sa - expect fiscal year 2017 adjusted ebitda margin as a percentage of revenue ex-tac to increase between 0 basis points and 50 basis points
* Criteo sa - expect fiscal year 2017 revenue ex-tac growth to be between 28% and 31% at constant currency Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
SARASOTA- A man is recovering at Sarasota Memorial Hospital after police say he was shot during a robbery attempt in a Publix parking lot.
The Sarasota Police Department is investigating an attempted armed robbery that occurred around 5 am Thursday morning in the 2000 block of Bay Street, Sarasota.
An armed man shot the victim in the stomach and fled the scene.
The suspect has not been apprehended, according to Sarasota Police.
Anyone with information is asked to call Sarasota Police Department Detective Dan Riley at 941-954-7062.
A Minnesota company has announced details of its plans for a $50 million commercial shrimp production operation in the southwestern part of the state. Balaton-based tru Shrimp says it plans a production facility in Luverne and a hatchery in Marshall.
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COPENHAGEN: Siemens will close a factory making blades for wind turbines in Engesvang in Denmark and cut 430 jobs, as it is unable to expand the site to meet demand for bigger blades, the company said on Wednesday.
Siemens will instead focus on production of blades for wind turbines at two other plants in Denmark, spokesman Rasmus Windfeld said.
After the job cuts, Siemens will employ around 6,500 people in Denmark, which is more than the company employed a year ago, he said.
(Reporting by Jacob Gronholt-Pedersen; editing by Susan Thomas)
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — A teen found dead in Falls Lake in August drowned while presumably impaired by marijuana and LSD, according to an autopsy released Monday.
The medical examiner ruled the death of Annalisa Christine Schulze, 19, an accident.
Schulze’s body was found fully clothed in the lake after it was spotted by two men riding ATVs.
Schulze had planned to meet friends camp at the lake that weekend, and authorities found her campsite nearby, officials said.
EARLIER: Homicide investigation continues in death of teen girl pulled from Falls Lake
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The RCMP have identified the people involved in an incident Tuesday night in which a man reportedly "forcibly dragged" a woman into a vehicle and then drove off with her in Cole Harbour, N.S.
Just after 10 p.m. on Tuesday evening, Halifax District RCMP responded to a 911 call that a female was forcibly dragged into a vehicle by a male who then drove off with her.
The Mounties investigating the case asked for the public’s assistance and received information that helped them identify the man and the woman, police say.
“Investigators have confirmed the woman is safe,” the RCMP said in a news release.
The investigation is continuing and police expressed gratitude to the public who assisted by sharing the call for information on social media.
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Giancarlo Stanton’s agent suggests he will not opt out after 2020
Giancarlo Stanton has the right to opt out of his contract after the 2020 season, but it doesn’t sound like he’s planning to do it.
Stanton’s agent Joel Wolfe said Monday that the newly-minted New York Yankees outfielder has no intention of opting out of the last seven years of his deal after the 2020 season, when he would be allowed to.
Agent Joel Wolfe on Giancarlo Stanton’s opt-out clause following the 2020 season: “He has no desire to opt out.” Sounds like the plan is for him to be a Yankee through 2027. — Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) December 11, 2017
Stanton is guaranteed just under $300 million if he decides to play out the remainder of his contract. It’s easy to say all this on the day he joins the Yankees, which he is thrilled with. Things can change in three years, though, and he’ll doubtlessly want to re-assess the market when the time comes before he makes any formal decision.
Y108 welcomes Cole Swindell to Pittsburgh on October 6th outdoors at Stage AE. Tickets for the concert are on sale now. Click here to buy tickets.
Listen to Y108 for your chance to win tickets at :08 after each hour from 6:08am to 3:08pm, today (10/6).
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Actor Akshay Mhatre says he wants to get a tattoo, but he has many apprehensions about it.
"I always wanted to get a tattoo for myself but had many apprehensions. There have been times when I have walked into a tattoo studio and come out without getting inked," Akshay said in a statement.
The actor is happy he got to have a temporary tattoo for his character in Zee TV's show "Piyaa Albela". Akshay's character Naren sports a cool tattoo on his neck.
Talking about it, he said: "I am elated that I finally got a chance to get a temporary tattoo for Naren's character and my wish of getting inked has finally come true. Well, almost!"
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Galway face Cork this Saturday in the All-Ireland Senior Camogie Semi-Final at the Gaelic Grounds in Limerick.
The Galway captain is Heather Cooney. She has been speaking to Darren Kelly
CHICAGO (AP)  Police say an officer shot a 17-year-old boy who approached his patrol car with a gun on Chicago's South Side.
Family members say Kevon Purell is in serious condition at a hospital following the shooting Monday night.
Purell's mother, Irma Burrage, says she's puzzled about what happened. She says she gave her son a gift card to get food at McDonald's.
Police spokesman Al Stinites says the officer shot Purell after the teen pointed a gun at him. A gun has been recovered.
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Burrage tells the Chicago Tribune "it doesn't make sense." She says aiming a gun at police is "suicide."
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Logistical challenges
“Fortunately we’re a really big organization, we have close to 3,000 people at McLaren - not all of those are obviously racing - but we’ve got a lot of people with a lot of experience in IndyCar.
“We’re not going to pull any of our resources away from our Formula One team but we don’t need to because of the amount of resources we have.
“We’re a race team that is used to travelling the world, we actually manufacture new parts for our Formula One team every 15 minutes.
“We are going to have people on the racing team, Andretti is leading the charge, with the car, so we’re going to be supplementing that and we have some great technologies that we’re going to help bring to the table, so we’ll have some of our physical hand prints on it and some of our technology.
“Andretti’s very prepared, they’re always ready, it’s a very intense period but we’re very prepared and have the right resources and plans to where it’s not stretching us or stressing us, but there’s not much time to waste.”
THE GAME CHANGERS (Louis Psihoyos, Canada/U.S.). 88 minutes. Rating: NNN
Louis Psihoyos follows elite athletes who have thrived on plant-based diets, overturning the argument that a vegetarian regimen will weaken you.
With UFC fighter James Wilks leading the way, the pic spotlights everyone from track-and-field star Carl Lewis to Arnold Schwarzenneger and beyond, making a strong case for saying no to meat.
But when the pic turns to science it gets confusing. For example, milk appears to be a no-no, but the strongest man in the world is plainly eating cheese. A segment on the meat industry’s marketing techniques is too long – just compare it to tobacco strategies and be done with it. And the film’s appeal to vanity and men’s virility is problematic. Better to concentrate more on how plant-based diets could save the planet.
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Anti-racism protesters in Durham, North Carolina, used a rope to topple a century-old statue of a Confederate soldier outside local government offices on Monday evening. Seconds after it fell, the demonstrators – some white, some black – kicked the crumpled bronze monument as dozens cheered and chanted
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee police tell FOX6 News, a 5-month-old baby may have suffered a minor injury from a bullet fragment during a shots fired incident near Teutonia and Florist Avenues.
Officials were called to the scene shortly after 12 p.m. on Wednesday, May 30.
According to police, shots were fired in the area and the baby girl was later found with an injury possibly related to the shooting.
The investigation is ongoing as police determine the circumstances that led up to the incident.
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Gambia’s Commonwealth team has returned home after their exploits in the Commonwealth Games.
Track queen Gina was the standout in the team after reaching the semi-finals of both the 100 and 200m races.
Her male counterparts including skipper Adama Jammeh, Ebrahima Camara failed to go beyond the first-round hurdles.
Ola Buwaro, the other female in Gambia’s athletic team, a first-timer and a footballer-turned sprinter, finished bottom-place in the first-round hurdle.
The team, according to the Gambia athletics boss doubling as Olympic House’s supremo, arrived last Friday in tact.
Coach Mariama Sallah couldn’t be reached yesterday when sought for comments by Foroyaa Sport.
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Colliers International and its James|Bitton retail team recently closed the sale of Cuyahoga Falls Market Center, a 76,358-square-foot power center in in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.
The center includes tenants such as Petsmart, Big Lots, Five Below, Chipotle, Verizon Wireless and Starbucks.
A private investor purchased the center for $11.5 million. Cuyahoga Falls LLC was the seller, represented by Colliers’ James|Bitton team.
Kevin James and Grant Chaney of Colliers represented the seller.
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FILE- In this March 21, 2018, file photo, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell looks to his notes as he speaks during a news conference following the Federal Open Market Committee meeting in Washington. As the government drives to loosen restraints on banks, the Federal Reserve is set to ease a rule aimed at defusing the kind of risk-taking on Wall Street that helped trigger the 2008 financial meltdown. Carolyn Kaster, File AP Photo
Lillard is dealing with some soreness in his right ankle, but will continue to play through it during Monday's matchup with the Warriors, Casey Holdahl of TrailBlazers.com reports.
Lillard sprained his right ankle back in mid-November and continues to deal with some minor soreness. However, Lillard himself indicated that it won't be issue once the game starts, so as long as he doesn't aggravate it further during Tuesday's contest, he should be in line for his typical workload. Fantasy owners should feel comfortable activating him as usual against a Steph Curry-less Warriors backcourt.
Today the state of Nebraska charged both Dominic Aguirre and Paul Clark with six counts including 2nd degree murder in connection with the killing of Phillip Madlock.
Madlock, a Lincoln man, disappeared last summer.
Clark and Aguirre we're already in jail for unrelated drug crimes when they were charged with his death.
They're now charged with 2nd degree murder, kidnapping and two counts of assault with a firearm.
Most of the hearing Friday was spent making sure the suspects were prepared for their court cases.
Judge Matthew Acton set their bond at 1.5 million dollars each.
Lincoln police say the investigation regarding Madlock's disappearance is ongoing and haven't yet ruled out additional arrests.
Both Clark and Aguirre will be back in court on Monday.
Fluffy's been doing what he can to keep in shape this off season. He's been getting ready for the 2018 "Football Forecasts" by keeping up to date on free agency, the upcoming NFL draft, and by keeping himself in top puppy shape.
In fact, when Fluffy saw me working out on the life cycle, he decided to get a little workout in himself before going back to the office to work on his mock draft. FYI, Fluffy's really liking what the Giants are doing on the offensive line. He's intrigued by the Jets move to the number three pick in the draft and is amazed at how the Eagles are able to add top notch players like Michael Bennett with little cap space.
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On Thursday, April 27, 2017, Fairfield County Bank along with the Ridgefield Library will be sponsoring a First-Time Homebuyer Seminar. The event is being held at the library from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
By attending the event, first-time homebuyers will learn about the homebuying process beginning with how to apply for a mortgage all the way through to closing. Joseph Chelednik, a Certified Mortgage Planning Specialist at Fairfield County Bank, will start the night presenting the mortgage process.
Following Joseph, Kyle Neumann, from Neumann Real Estate, will be discussing the role of the real estate agent. Attorney George M. Cohan of Hastings, Cohan & Walsh LLP, will speak on the role of an attorney during the home-buying process while Stephen Roberts, of Bedrock Credit and Restoration, will cover credit education and restoration.
Ridgefield Library is located at 472 Main Street, Ridgefield, CT. You may R.S.V.P to this event by calling Linda Lubinsky at (203) 431-7356. Walk-ins are also welcome.
A young Andrew Cunanan struggles with his oppressive father as a young Gianni Versace becomes a designer. An FX Original.
Police are appealing for witnesses after a car failed to stop following a collision with a pedestrian in the centre of Richmond, in the early hours of New Year’s Day.
A 20-year-old woman was walking on the cobbles across the Market Place at around 1.30am when a car collided with her at low speed, police said. She was knocked to the ground, but not seriously injured.
The vehicle involved is believed to have been a white, 66-plate BMW. It is believed to have left the Market Place and down King Street, before passing Wetherspoons pub and turning right onto Dundas Street.
Anyone with information is asked to call 101.
That is the opinion of BT Sport pundit and legendary Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard.
Alisson has been linked with a move to the Reds since the start of the year.
However, Loris Karius has impressed between the sticks after Jurgen Klopp put his faith in him as his No 1.
Karius’ form has led to people claiming he is the answer to Liverpool’s goalkeeping problems.
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Marathon High basketball teams are practicing in separate three-day camps this week with help from college basketball coaches. Katie Atkins Keynoter
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Former West Linn and Beaverton standout Nolan Bertain recently made a verbal committed to sign a men's basketball letter of intent at Alabama-Birmingham.
The 6-foot-4 Bertain played for Casper College in Wyoming this past season. As a freshman, Bertain averaged 14.3 points and shot 45.3 percent from 3-point range.
Bertain was first-team all-Metro League as a junior playing at Beaverton, and second-team all-Three Rivers as a senior at West Linn.
Alabama-Birmingham, which competes in Conference USA, was 20-13 this past season.
Bertain is the second Oregon-based prep star this year to take the junior college route on the way to a four-year school. Former David Douglas standout Charles Jones parlayed a two-year run at College of Southern Idaho into a scholarship at Utah.
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It’s time to push beyond our decorative backyard. We have always looked to Europe and Scandinavia for interiors inspiration, or, at the very least, killer catalogs. That hasn’t change. And yes, American design is experiencing a major Renaissance, but digital access and a host of international shows mean the global design village has expanded. There aren’t enough rooms to house all the impressive work coming out. Whether it’s a high-concept sofa, a limited-edition chess set, or the most dressed-out picnic gear on the market, the time to acquire (or just admire) is right now. If you can wait for 12-weeks or more, your patience will be rewarded.
Albany, Schenectady and Saratoga Springs are among the 18 communities that will receive funding to combat blight through through smarter use of data as part of the first phase of the Cities for Responsible Investment and Strategic Enforcement grant awards, state Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman 's office announced Monday. The program is intended to transform vacant or poorly maintained problem properties through the use of housing and community data from various state agencies.
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KERALA: A major fire broke out at the KSRTC Central Workshop at Pappanamcode by Tuesday noon. The fire, which first broke out at the place where the rubber flap collected as waste was stored, and later spread to nearby areas. As the fire erupted and smoke billowed out of the area, the employees who were operating in the area rushed to safety.
On being alerted, as many as five firefighting units from nearby areas rushed to spot and doused the fire after toiling for 90 minutes. KSRTC officials said the reason for the outbreak of fire was not known.
"We don't know what led to the fire. We are investigating it," said on official who
was present at the scene. The Pappanamcode facility is one of the regional workshops of the corporation where the buses are repaired. However, the fire didn't reach the area where the buses and the machinery were kept. Officials said none of the employees was injured and the machines and the buses were untouched by fire.
A Border Patrol agent looks over the US-Mexico border wall in Calexico, California, in the Imperial Valley, on Tuesday, January 31, 2017. SANDY HUFFAKER/AFP/Getty Images A Border Patrol agent looks over the US-Mexico border wall in Calexico, California, in the Imperial Valley, on Tuesday, January 31, 2017.
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March 30 Credit China Fintech Holdings Ltd :
* Company, sellers and target company entered into term sheet
* Deal for an aggregate consideration of approximately S$25.5 million
* Deal relating to potential investment, comprising acquisition of shares in target co from sellers, subscription of new shares in target co
* Target company is Havenport Asset Management Pte. Ltd. Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Arizona Cardinals star running back David Johnson suffered a gruesome injury Sunday while playing the Los Angeles Rams.
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After taking the pitch on a sweep left, Rams defenders Eugene Sims and Alec Ogletree combined to wrap Johnson up, but Johnson’s left leg got twisted.
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Three firefighters from Trail were able to assist with a river rescue earlier this evening.
Kootenay Boundary Regional Fire & Rescue received a call shortly after 5:30 pm regarding a person trying to enter the river. The person was reported as to be trying to harm themselves.
Crews searched the shoreline and found the person on the Trail Bridge. The patient was safely brought into RCMP custody just before 6:00 pm.
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Tips to stop ticks
Ticks dig us, but we don’t have to dig them back. Here’s a reminder about the BLAST acronym for avoiding ticks, which can lead to Lyme Disease.
BATHE or shower soon after coming indoors.
LOOK for ticks and remove with tweezers. Pricking, crushing, burning, or smothering ticks with petroleum jelly will not prevent them from releasing infectious fluids.
APPLY repellents for skin and/or clothing. The former should contain DEET in concentrations of 20 percent or higher.
SPRAY the perimeter of your yard for ticks.
TREAT your pets with a product recommended by your vet.
Why is that we want to watch shark movies over the Summer, right before we're about to go on vacation? While adults might be able to kick back and watch Jaws or The Shallows and still be able to go back into the water afterward, it's a little more complicated when it comes to kids. If you have an aspiring marine biologist on your hands and would rather not scar them for life, we've rounded up everything from Finding Nemo to Shark Tale so they can get their shark fix, sans nightmares.
The Oak Ridge Recreation and Parks Department will be conducting turf maintenance at Big Turtle Dog Park in west Oak Ridge starting in early March. The dog park will remain open to the public during the project.
Big Turtle Dog Park is at 2525 Oak Ridge Turnpike.
During the maintenance project, areas of turf being renovated will be closed off with orange construction fencing. The fence will be removed once the new grass has become established.
Recreation and Parks Department staff asked park users and their pets to stay out of the fenced areas while turf renovation is taking place. They also asked that park users exercise caution while staff and equipment are on site performing work.
Any questions regarding this maintenance project should be directed to the Recreation and Parks Department at (865) 425-3450.
SSCE: NGO petitions WAEC over alleged malpractice
African Initiative Against Corruption and Exam Malpractice (AIACEM), an NGO, has called for a probe into the ongoing Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE). Mr Francis Abioye, National Coordinator, AIACEM, stated this in a statement he signed him and made available to newsmen on Tuesday in Owerri. Abioye claimed that the ongoing SSCE has been marred […]
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Bank of Uganda has been dragged to the courts of law over the torture of a trailer driver and his conductor by Military Police officers who were escorting its bullion van. The suit comes a few months following the release of a Police report from Lugazi Police Station pinning a group of Military Police officers led by a one Lt.
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April 3 EBC Solicitors SA:
* Its unit, Swietokrzyski Inkubator Technologii SA, signs preliminary agreements to sell all its shares in CY Gyro Sp. z o.o for 0.2 million zlotys ($50,460), in Arrinera Aerodynamics sp. z o.o for 0.2 million zlotys and in Super Liquid sp. z o.o. for 0.9 million zlotys Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 3.9635 zlotys) (Gdynia Newsroom)
Tift County law enforcement is looking for a registered sex offender who officials say has removed his electronic monitor.
A strongly worded statement that will ideally not be lost on South Korea's American friends.
South Korean President Moon Jae-in has issued a strong statement which sends a clear message to his putative ally, the United States that South Korea wants to avoid re-starting the Korean War at any cost.
Speaking in the South Korean capital of Seoul, President Moon stated,
“There must be no more war on the Korean Peninsula. Whatever ups and downs we face, the North Korean nuclear situation must be resolved peacefully. I am certain the United States will respond to the current situation calmly and responsibly in a stance that is equal to ours”.
This is the strongest statement yet from President Moon which indicates that he remains committed to the policy of de-escalation on which he campaigned in his election in May of 2017.
Gandhi Against Caste Nishikant Kolge OUP 336 pages; Rs 695 Leaders who organised mass struggles against colonial oppressors — Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Nelson Mandela, Fidel Castro, Ho Chi Minh to name a few — have always been subjected to clinical analysis by professional academics to evaluate their real contribution to nation-making in their newly-liberated countries. Nishikant Kolge’s study focuses on a critical aspect of Gandhi’s anti-colonial struggle — his bid to eradicate the caste system. The Mahatma considered ...
WARNING: This article contains spoilers for Gotham season 4
How to watch Gotham season 5 online
Gotham season five is still a way off yet but fans are gearing up for what will be the last after series of the Batman prequel.
The show, which stars Ben McKenzie in the lead role, is produced by FOX.
US fans will be able to watch the new episodes on FOX’s website, but this option is sadly not open to fans outside the US.
In the UK, episodes are added to Amazon Instant Video, but the full season is not available on the streaming site yet.
Seasons one to three are currently streaming on Netflix UK and seasons four and five are expected to be added, but this will likely not happen for a while.
The series also airs on Channel 4’s E4, so season five should also be available to watch on the channel's on-demand service, All 4.
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The Jackson School District now has a plan for renovations and construction if a proposed $22 million bond issue passes in April. Senior associate with Incite Design Studio LLC Aaron Harte laid out his company’s design proposal during the school board’s meeting Tuesday night. While the plan would affect buildings across the district, the biggest unsettled aspect of the plan was the question of what to do with the high school. The board chose the demolition of the existing “Old A” building and constructing a new facility in its place. Though the figures are tentative at this point, he said such a plan would cost about $10.9 million for a 48,000-square-foot building. The other two options were renovating the “Old A” building or a combination of renovations and new construction. The latter combination option was considerably more expensive. The design included upgrades to the Jackson Middle School, North Elementary and West Lane Elementary.
(Reuters) – Mississippi’s governor signed into law on Monday the most restrictive abortion measure in the United States, which abortion rights advocates have vowed to contest in court as unconstitutional.
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NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Researchers say the world's last male northern white rhino, Sudan, has died after "age-related complications."
A statement from the Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Kenya says the 45-year-old rhino was euthanized on Monday after his condition "worsened significantly" and he was no longer able to stand.
The rhino had been part of an ambitious effort to save the subspecies from extinction with the help of the two surviving females.
"He was a great ambassador for his species and will be remembered for the work he did to raise awareness globally of the plight facing not only rhinos, but also the many thousands of other species facing extinction as a result of unsustainable human activity," said the conservancy's CEO, Richard Vigne.
Sudan was something of a celebrity, attracting thousands of visitors.
Future’s last album release was a little more than a year ago and Future promises a feast for this next go around.
The self-titled album is scheduled to drop this Friday (February 17) and, according to the iTunes pre-order details, will consist of 17 tracks, writes HipHopDX.com
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NEW YORK, April 24 (Reuters) - The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield rose to 3 percent on Tuesday for the first time in more than four years as investors reduce their U.S. bond holdings on worries about rising inflation and growing government debt supply.
The two-year yield in the meantime rose to 2.50 percent for the first time since September 2008 amid bets the Federal Reserve would raise short-term rates further due to an improving U.S. economy. (Reporting by Richard Leong Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
Before you head out to see 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi,' here's a recap of where the saga left off with 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens.' USA TODAY
Should new tax credits be created? Should existing tax incentives be curtailed or even eliminated? Those are some of the questions that legislators are asking this afternoon during a meeting of the Senate Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Committee-the first such gathering of the upper chamber's tax-writing committee since the fiscal session convened one week ago. It didn't take long for the committee to advance the session's first tax bill for a floor vote.
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TORONTO _ Canada’s main stock index closed lower, weighed down by losses in the energy and gold sectors.
The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 59.53 points at 16,016.14.
The energy sector has been under pressure as the price of oil tumbled in recent days amid reports that OPEC countries and Russia could start pumping more oil soon.
U.S. financial markets were closed for Memorial Day.
Trading outside the U.S. for the July crude contract closed down US$1.41 a barrel at US$66.47. International trading of the August gold contract closed down US$6.30 at US$1,302.70.
The Canadian dollar averaged 76.92 cents US, down 0.16 of a US cent.
Mumbai, 03 February 2018: The supernatural drama Naagin 3, produced by Balaji Telefilms, is making its way to the small screen very soon.
As we know, Surbhi Jyoti and Pearl V Puri have been signed on to play the lead roles while Karishma Tanna has joined the cast to play an important cameo. There is also buzz about Rajat Tokas giving a nod to be part of Naagin season 3.
Now, the latest one to join the Naagin 3 gang is one of famous dancer and choreographer Shiamak Davar’s students, Naveen Sharma. This will not be the first show for Naveen. He has earlier been part of Colors’ Thapki Pyaar Ki and Udaan.
According to our sources, Naveen will play a positive character called Rehan.
We could not get through Naveen for his comment.
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Naagin 3 also stars Pavitra Punia, Rakshanda Khan, Anita Hassanandani and Ankit Mohan in major roles.
More comments flowing in from BOJ Governor Kuroda, via Livesquawk, as he continues to speak in Parliament.
Key Headlines:
Will lower BOJ yield target rates if required
Pace of BOJ’s bond buying is no longer its policy target, so may fluctuate
This week in the Vorsprung Suspension workshop, we decided to clarify a few things. There are many common misconceptions regarding suspension (including the concept of a "correct" setup!), so we arbitrarily picked a few to clear up, from foamy oil to midstroke support. No rhyme or reason, just ranting and rambling.For those interested, the Tuesday Tune videos will continue until late March, by which time we're too busy in the workshop to get videos made.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. joined a number of athletes who spoke out against “hatred and bigotry” in Charlottesville following a white nationalist protest in the Virginia city over the weekend.
Earnhardt Jr. was asked by a Twitter follower what he thought about “what happened in Charlottesville? And Trump?”
Hatred, bigotry, & racism should have no place in this great country. Spread love. https://t.co/aJRxVB4cqB — Dale Earnhardt Jr. (@DaleJr) August 14, 2017
Sean Doolittle, LeBron James, Chris Long were among the other athletes who took to Twitter over the weekend to voice their concerns over the rally.
Read more about what happened in Charlottesville at USA TODAY.
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In a story April 21 about a statue honoring Arizona wildland firefighters who died in a 2013 fire, The Associated Press reported erroneously, in one instance, the last name of the sculptor. He is Matt Glenn, not Glass.
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Malcolm Harris, who tweets at the ominous addy @BigMeanInternet and wrote a recent analysis piece for The Washington Post, deleted what may be the most heinous reaction to the morning shootings at a congressional baseball practice in Alexandria, Va.
On Friday, The Washington Post featured Harris in its “PostEverything” section. The New Republic featured a story by Harris in August, 2016. Salon has also published his work. The story says he works for The New Inquiry. The New Inquiry site describes Harris as a “writer and editor living in Brooklyn and lists a slew of his work, the most recent of which is July 6, 2016.
Harris is the author of Kids These Days: Human Capital and the Making of Millennials, which is allegedly being published by Little, Brown. In his Twitter bio, he says he’s a full-time staff writer for Vox.
But there is strangely no mention of him anywhere on the site.
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Judge orders psychological evaluation for baby-killing nurse
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — A Texas judge has ordered a comprehensive psychological evaluation of a former nurse convicted of killing a toddler and giving an overdose to an infant who survived.
Genene Jones is charged with killing four other babies and awaits trial on a murder charge for the death of 11-month-old Joshua Sawyer in December 1981. Her attorneys requested the evaluation in the hope of supporting Jones' claims of diminished capacity because of strokes and her assertion that she hears phantom voices.
Authorities suspect Jones, who's 67, is responsible for the deaths of as many as 60 children. She's served decades in prison since her first murder conviction in 1984 and was to be released last March, but Bexar (bayr) County prosecutors obtained indictments charging her with murder in four other infant deaths.
Rumors of witchcraft and sorcery surrounding a bizarre murder lead Scully to a little girl and a cursed doll that may be hiding a murderous presence.
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PLUM (KDKA) — Two zoning ordinances associated with plans to conduct fracking in rural/residential neighborhoods in Plum Borough were approved at the borough council meeting Monday.
It was also the last council meeting for outgoing mayor Rich Hrivnak, who recorded a message that was broadcast to hundreds of residents, urging them to show up at the meeting to oppose the natural gas drilling.
The two ordinances passed 6 to 1. The one “no” vote came from councilman Dave Vento.
“I don’t get it,” Vento told the crowd. “Well, I do get it. It’s all about money, and I think it’s a terrible thing when a little bit of money can change the complete make-up of our community.”
Foreign Affairs Minister Teodor Melescanu welcomed on Monday, on a courtesy visit, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Norway in Bucharest Tove Bruvik Westberg, the two officials discussing about the strengthening opportunities regarding the bilateral relations, both parts assessing that there is still unexploited potential for strengthening the economic and sectorial cooperation. "In this context, an exchange of view points took place in respect to opportunities granted by the Norway Grants and the European Economic Area for the period 2014-2021, whose allocations stand around 500 million euros.
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A Delhi Police head constable posted in the security unit allegedly committed suicide by shooting himself with his service pistol in the premises of the Supreme Court on Monday morning, police said.
Head Constable Chander Pal was deployed in Supreme Court security team since April 2014.
No suicide note was found and police suspect that Pal could have been under stress due to personal and family reasons.
BK Singh, deputy commissioner of police (New Delhi), said that the unfortunate incident took place around 8 am in the security booth at G-gate of the apex court.
“Head Constable Chander Pal shot himself in his chest using the service pistol. He was rushed to a nearby hospital where doctors pronounced him dead on admission,” said the DCP.
According to the DCP, Pal was in the morning shift duty, from 7 am to 1 pm. His family members were informed about the incident. “We are trying to find out if Pal was under stress and what forced him to take his own life,” added Singh. A probe has been initiated.
WILDWOOD, N.J. — Police in a New Jersey beach town have released body camera footage showing the violent arrest of a Philadelphia woman accused of underage drinking over the Memorial Day weekend.
A bystander posted video online showing a Wildwood police officer punching Emily Weinman in the head during the Saturday arrest. The 20-year-old woman faces several charges, including aggravated assault on a police officer.
The body camera footage released on Wednesday shows an officer as he confronts and argues with Weinman over the discovery of alcoholic iced tea drinks in her possession. Wildwood officials say the videos show Weinman assaulting the officers first.
Police have identified the officers involved as Thomas Cannon, John Hillman and Robert Jordan.
Weinman’s lawyer say the videos show police overreacted.
BEIJING : Chinese conglomerate HNA Group co-chairman Wang Jian died during a business trip in France on July 3 in what local police said appeared to be an accidental fall from a wall while posing for a photograph.
Wang, 57, is regarded as the architect of an eye-popping $50 billion acquisition spree that saw HNA accumulate assets ranging from a stake in Deutsche Bank to high-profile overseas properties. Under pressure from Beijing, HNA has since sold off many of those assets to slash debt.
He was in charge of HNA’s strategy and ran day-to-day operations.
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Fun By The Numbers
Like puzzles? Then you’ll love sudoku. This mind-bending puzzle will have you hooked from the moment you square off, so sharpen your pencil and put your sudoku savvy to the test!
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Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9×9 grid, broken down into nine 3×3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!
See solution in next week’s edition.
Police body camera footage from one of the officers who responded to the stabbing of Logan Tipton in 2015 was played for the jury Monday as testimony started in the murder trial of Ronald Exantus. This edited footage shows an officer meeting the ambulance and leading Exantus to a police car. The trial is being held in Lexington. The boy was killed in a bedroom at his Versailles home.
(AP) – Corpus Christi police say a man has been arrested after his 94-year-old mother was found dead in a wheelchair, apparently shot to death.
Police say the woman was discovered after officers were dispatched to the house Sunday in reference to a shooting. Upon arriving, police detained her 75-year-old son, Leslie Charles Nelson. When officers learned that he’d taken some pills before they arrived, he was taken to a hospital.
Police say once Nelson was cleared from the hospital, he was arrested on a murder charge and taken to jail. He remained in jail Monday on $1 million bond. He does not yet have an attorney. Police say the investigation is ongoing. The mother’s name has not yet been released.
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This calls into question as to exactly why Doha is being pursued with such ferocity by its fellow GCC members. Last week, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt and Bahrain published a list of "designated terrorist organisations and individuals" in relation to the ongoing Gulf dispute.
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Rick Renteria and Miguel Gonzalez on the White Sox's 10-6 loss to the Orioles on Wednesday, June 14, 2017. (Colleen Kane/Chicago Tribune)
PHOENIX (AP) — A man has been sentenced to life in prison for a deadly drive-by shooting outside a Phoenix nightclub in 2015.
Maricopa County prosecutors say 32-year-old Jeffrey Mathis got a life prison term with the possibility of release after 25 years for first-degree murder.
He also was sentenced to 15 years for attempted first-degree murder, 15 years for drive-by shooting and 11 years for aggravated assault, which will be served concurrent to the life sentence.
Phoenix police investigators were able to show through use of his cellphone that Mathis was at the club at time of the October 2015 shooting and witnesses reported seeing him there.
They say one man died at a hospital after the shooting and a severely wounded victim identified Mathis as the driver of the vehicle involved.
Justin Bieber's español isn't so good, and his recollection of lyrics appears to be getting worse.
The pop star, who is the featured vocalist on the remix of Puerto Rican singer Luis Fonsi's summer chart-topper "Despacito," admitted to fans that he doesn't know the words and can't sing the hit by himself.
"I can't do 'Despacito,'" Bieber told the crowd at Sweden's Summerburst Festival over the weekend. "I don't even know it… I can’t do it."
But the concert-goers weren't having it. One was captured on video throwing an object at the 23-year-old singer, just missing his head. (Several reports claimed it was a water bottle.)
"Don't throw things at me, please," he said.
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PepsiCo reports its earnings today. It’s a pivotal time for the company as it continues to move away from the shrinking market for sugary drinks and into the growing market sector of bottled water, worth $42 billion last year. This month the company is launching a new premium brand of bottled water – Lifewtr. It’s entering a crowded market.
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Football fans live for the Super Bowl. Lucy Nicholson/Reuters
The Super Bowl is arguably the most exciting event for football fans across the country.
There might be a few things you don't yet know about the big game.
The Super Bowl has been around since 1967.
It's the second biggest eating day of the year for Americans.
Come February, talk of the Super Bowl is pretty much inescapable.
The 2018 Super Bowl is no exception. Everywhere you turn, football fans are discussing who will win, who will perform, and which ads will have everyone talking the next day.
So, what else is there to learn about the big game if it's all anyone can talk about? There are actually a few little-known facts about the Super Bowl.
Whether you're rooting for the Patriots or the Eagles, you probably didn't know these 12 things.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — The Great American Outdoor Show is expected to draw more than 200,000 people over the eight day show.
The National Rifle Association has been running the Great American Outdoor Show in Harrisburg for five years.
Spokesman, Jason Brown says the partnership is a good fit.
“This is outdoors country,” said Brown. “We have more than one million of the NRA’s five million members within 300 miles of Harrisburg and Pennsylvania has one of the highest concentrations of hunters in the country.”
Brown says more than 1,100 vendors from the United States and abroad are taking part in this year’s event.
The outdoor show runs through February 11. For more information, click here:
Academy Sports donates bikes to local elementary students
JACKSON, Tenn. — Some students at Pope Elementary are getting Christmas presents a little early this year.
Academy Sports + Outdoors donated bikes to the school Monday for 30 lucky students.
Students first through third grade are participating. Ten students from each grade will be chosen to get a free bike and helmet. Organizers say it’s an exciting event for all involved.
“It feels good. We were all so happy. The kids are excited and everybody’s excited about it,” said Sonya Patrick, professional school counselor at Pope Elementary School.
Academy Sports says they give back each year and are giving away over 5,100 bikes to schools around the Southeast this year.
Paulinho Bezerra, FC Barcelona's new signing https://t.co/TGWrKjWkfG
Barcelona have reach an agreement to sign midfielderfrom Chinese Super League club Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao for 40m eurosaccording to their official Twitter.The former Tottenham Hotspur man has signed a deal that will see him play at the Nou Camp for the next four seasons, and has a release clause set at 120m euros.A medical and an official presentation will take place on Thursday.
Periyar University UG, PG results 2017 have been declared. The students can check their results at the official website: periyaruniversity.ac.in. However the University website has crashed.
Periyar University had conducted the undergraduate and post graduate courses exam in the month of April. The students who had written the UG, PG examination can access their Periyar University result from the University’s official site.
The Periyar University result 2017 has been announced by C. Swaminathan, Tamil Nadu. He announced the results of the UG and PG programmes simultaneously.
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Linus Torvalds has issued the second test release of the in-development Linux 4.10 kernel. Linux 4.10-rc2 marks the first kernel release of 2017.Linus wrote that due to the holidays 4.10-rc2 is abnormally smaller than normal. He commented as well, "I almost decided to skip rc2 entirely, but a small little meaningless release every once in a while never hurt anybody. So here it is. The only even remotely noticeable work here is the DAX fixups that really arguably should have been merge window material but depended on stuff during this merge window and were delayed until rc2 due to that. Even that wasn't big, and the rest is trivial small fixes." Linux 4.10-rc2 currently remains the "Roaring Lionus."For those unfamiliar with the new kernel features, see our Linux 4.10 kernel feature overview
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United Airlines is changing a company policy and will no longer allow crew members to displace customers already onboard an airplane.
The change comes after a passenger, Dr. David Dao, was dragged from a fully booked United Express flight in Chicago because he refused to give up his seat to make room for crew members. Cellphone video of the incident sparked widespread outrage and created a public-relations nightmare for United.
Under the change outlined in an internal April 14 email, a crew member must make must-ride bookings at least 60 minutes prior to departure. Previously, crews could be booked until the time of departure.
United spokeswoman Maggie Schmerin said in an email Sunday that the change is an initial step in a review of policies and that it's meant to ensure that situations like Dao's never happen again.
YouTuber bplee2 captured awesome aerial footage with a DJI drone of the 3rd Annual Fastracs auto soccer game that took place in Red Hook, New York on April 23rd, 2017. The game featured numerous vehicles racing around a field and hitting a giant soccer ball (8 feet in diameter) at one of two goals. Each goal was guarded by a heavy duty excavator. Here is a view of the game from inside one of the vehicles.
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REFILE-PRECIOUS-Gold edges lower after Yellen hints of rate hike
(Refiles to correct date) * Spot gold may break support at $1,220/oz - technicals * Silver off 3-mth high hit in previous session By Arpan Varghese Feb 15 Gold prices edged lower on Wednesday after U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen hinted at a hike in interest rates in an upcoming meeting of the central bank. Spot gold fell 0.2 percent to $1,225.96 per ounce at 0530 GMT, while U.S. gold futures rose 0.1 percent to $1,227. "The focus is r
Thomasville Police responded after a freight train hit and a car just after 8 Sunday morning.
Police said Chad Shaw, 44, was driving and traveled into the path of the train that was crossing Madison Street.
According to police, Shaw wasn't hurt but his car has extensive damage.
He told police he may have had his radio too loud to hear the train's horn blowing.
Shaw was cited for failure to yield at a railroad crossing.
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Amelia (played by Daisy Campbell) returned home to her doting father Dan Spencer (Liam Fox) and step-mother Kerry Wyatt (Laura Norton) in last night’s instalment of Emmerdale, but in an unexpected way.
The 11-year-old had been brainwashed into believing Daz (Mark Jordon) was truly to blame for Beth’s heartache over her own father’s death in the army.
What’s more, Amelia was still doing her captor’s bidding and Dan and Kerry were all too quick to believe her story.
Tonight on the ITV soap, Bernice Blackstock (Samantha Giles) took it upon herself to get involved by stealing Dan’s phone and launching a quest to reveal the truth.
Things went to plan and a seething Beth inadvertently confessed to everything, unaware Bernice had secretly called DC Smee on her mobile phone.
More to follow...
Community members came out to support the Special Olympics Wisconsin during the annual Wisconsin Rapids Polar Plunge on Saturday.
The event helps bring in donations to help athletes of the Special Olympics and for the summer and winter games.
More than 300 participants braced the frigid temperatures and jumped into the icy lake for a good cause.
Jumpers like Alexander Will, who's team raised over $11,000, said he leaps for a personal reason. He support his uncle's son.
"I can see that every year I get more and more money towards the cause and it just makes it so much more worth it," Will said.
Last year the event raised over $80,000, which exceeded their goal.
This year's goal is to raise $90,000 and as of Saturday the event raised close to $60,000.
Local author Shirley Jackson may have passed away decades ago, but her memory lives on in the hearts of area readers and writers alike. Her memory is honored by the annual Shirley Jackson Day, taking place this year on June 26 at the Left Bank in North Bennington.
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As many as 53 Bud Light cans and a cooler were left in the bedroom of a home under construction after five New Canaan juvenile boys drove away, say police. On Sept. 20 at 10:18 p.m., New Canaan Police were dispatched to a residence under construction on Proprietors Crossing after kids had reportedly been inside the house without permission and drinking alcohol, according to the police report.
The ‘victim’ obtained a license plate of a vehicle leaving the premises, according to the police report. After investigation, it was found that two 17 year olds and three 16 years olds had entered the house and were in possession of beer, according to the police report.
The five boys were charged with second degree trespassing and possession of alcohol by minors. Since this matter involves juveniles no further information will be provided.
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Jillian Rae Wednesdays Featuring LOTT
The Aster Cafe has always been a fun little riverside spot to see and hear singer-songwriters, but in the past few months the cafe has elevated its game with a who’s who of local talent. For this month’s Wednesday residency, for example, the intrepid violin-playing songstress Jillian Rae has paired up with other notable performers, and tonight’s show with the equally hardworking experimental classical performer Leah Ottman aka LOTT. 8 PM. $6. —Hank Stacks
Aster Cafe, 125 Mainstreet SE, MPLS; astercafe.com
HARARE, Zimbabwe — Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe says one of his deputies is in a South African hospital, as local media reported he was poisoned at a political rally.
Mugabe did not address the poisoning claims Monday. He told thousands at a national ceremony to honour independence heroes that Vice-President Emmerson Mnangagwa is in a hospital in Johannesburg.
Health minister David Parirenyatwa told reporters at the ceremony that Mnangagwa was taken to a hospital Saturday because "he had severe vomiting with diarrhea and became dehydrated." Mnangagwa is now "much better, almost jovial," he said.
This news has several people saying -- holy cow -- after triplet cows were born on a farm in Epworth, Iowa.
Here's something you don't see every day.
This news has several people saying -- holy cow -- after triplet cows were born on a farm in Epworth, Iowa.
Craig Wright shared the Facebook post with our sister station -- calling it a rare moment -- all the way from Conrad farms.
North Korea's Ryom Tae Ok, left, and Kim Ju Sik, perform during a Pairs Figure Skating training session prior to the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea, Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018. Felipe Dana AP Photo
Arsenal legend Robert Pires had a good relationship with Arsene Wenger before he decided to join the gunners, a big factor in deciding his move.
Arsenal confirm their latest signing of their new defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos from Borussia Dortmund.
Sports marketing expert Dr Elisavet Manoli has discussed Arsenal's appointment of Spaniard Unai Emery, saying the gunners treatment of Arsene Wenger's departure and Emery's appointment was done 'according to their brand'
Unai Emery is looking to land Andre Gomes this summer and could offload several of his current players to sign the Barcelona star.
The Independent report that Emery believe Gomes could play a vital role in the Arsenal system he wants to implement next season.
Barca want upwards of £30m for the 24-year-old Portugal international and the Gunners may have to sell first due to their limited transfer budget.
Gomes, who is under contract in Spain until 2021, struggled for consistent game-time last season and could be open to a move.
Ozil and Sanchez take the heat off Wenger: Arsenal end dismal away run with narrow win at Boro to keep top four hopes alive Terry's plea: Chelsea legend wants to play on in the Premier League after leaving the Bridge... and TEN clubs are interested Timing of Terry's exit questioned by Neville and Carragher: 'I can't think why that suits the dressing room at all' MARTIN SAMUEL: John Terry goes out as a leader and a legend but, most of all, he goes out with dignity Launchbury and Joseph among host of England stars set to be snubbed by Gatland for Lions tour to New Zealand Wenger revisits the back three 20 years on, Sanchez makes a youngster's day and Fan TV's Ty arrives like a pro: Five things you missed from Arsenal's win at the Riverside MARTIN KEOWN: I played the last time Arsenal had three at the back... the system is not so easy to perfect Middlesbrough play well but fall to yet ... (more)
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Watching the demolition of large buildings and sports arenas is strangely entertaining – assuming something isn’t obstructing your view. At the NASCAR race track near Phoenix – now called ISM Raceway – the next best thing to a massive building implosion happened recently.
Part of a $178 million renovation project that started in January 2017 and is expected to be completed by the time NASCAR returns to the desert in November, the latest piece of the track to go was its giant, 150-foot scoring tower.
Set to overly dramatic music, watching this tower come crashing down is oddly captivating.
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Next on the list: The ISM Raceway Scoring Tower. 🎥 Cue the dramatic music + enjoy! pic.twitter.com/h7mUVn7ROH — ISM Raceway (@ISMRaceway) April 23, 2018
Feels like someone should have yelled, “Timberrrrr!”
The next time NASCAR returns to Phoenix, ISM Raceway will look completely different. The Can-Am 500 in November is the penultimate race on the Cup Series schedule.
Several species of sharks, some more aggressive than others, can be found in Florida's waters. These are the most common. GINNY BEAGAN/TCPALM Wochit
March 29 First Credit Finance Group-
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VANCOUVER (Reuters) - A female stunt driver has died on the set of “Deadpool 2” in downtown Vancouver during the filming of a stunt on a motorcycle, Vancouver police said on Monday.
Local media reported that the stuntwoman appeared to lose control of the vehicle, which drove off the set and through the window of a building across the street.
A representative for movie studio 20th Century Fox, a unit of Twenty-First Century Fox Inc., did not immediately respond to Reuters for comment.
The sequel to the 2016 superhero movie “Deadpool” starring Ryan Reynolds is being filmed in Vancouver.
Chandigarh, May 30 (IANS) A Haryana Civil Services (HCS) officer in Haryana’s Panchkula was on Wednesday booked for sexual harassment after complaint by a woman, police said.
The 27-year old woman, who is working as an officer in an organization functioning under the Haryana Education Department, alleged that HCS officer Reagan Kumar made advances towards her.
She alleged that he invited her for coffee on May 27 but she refused to join him. On Tuesday, he came close to her after calling her in his office in Sector 2 of Panchkula, adjoining Chandigarh. She alleged that he sexually harassed her.
She claimed that she raised and alarm and other employees gathered in her support in the office.
Following the incident, a complaint was filed with the women police station in Panchkula’s Sector 5.
The HCS officer was posted in the Education Department early last month and had been allegedly making advances towards the woman officer.
Police are investigating the matter. No arrest has been made so far.
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This Home Delivery Service aims to help people to continue to enjoy reading even if they can't get to their local library because of infirmity, disability or age. Staff will discuss with each individual the type of books they like to read and will then provide them with up to ten items to borrow each fortnight, which will be delivered by the library's driver or a volunteer. People with visual difficulties will be offered large print, talking books or talking magazines as an alternative.
WASHINGTON—The Supreme Court on Tuesday will consider whether Texas’ congressional and legislative maps illegally discriminate against minority voters, the latest chapter in a struggle over political power in the Lone Star State tracing from the 2010 census.
The case is the third major gerrymandering dispute the court has heard in the present term, following arguments over a Wisconsin legislative map and a congressional district in Maryland. But where those suits seek to pave new ground by invalidating partisan gerrymanders...
Most children’s stories are about girls and boys—and that’s problematic, according to some Australians. The city councils of Melbourne and Manningham, both in the populous state of Victoria, are reportedly “auditing” children’s books (as well as toys) in kindergartens, schools and libraries for “gender stereotyping.”
This idea came from a study published in March by the Australian National University. The authors suggested teachers and institutions should attempt to “minimise the extent to which gender is labelled.”
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Bill Murray arrives for the North American premiere of "Isle of Dogs" at the Paramount Theatre during the South by Southwest Film Festival on Saturday, March 17, 2018, in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Jack Plunkett/Invision/AP)
Bill Murray arrives for the North American premiere of "Isle of Dogs" at the Paramount Theatre during the South by Southwest Film Festival on Saturday, March 17, 2018, in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Jack Plunkett/Invision/AP)
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Bill Murray took a catnap at the premiere of the film "Isle of Dogs."
Murray voices the canine Boss in Wes Anderson's movie, which was shown Saturday at the South by Southwest festival in Austin, Texas.
The 67-year-old Murray read the poem "Dogs" accompanied by a cellist and joined Anderson and cast members onstage to answer questions from the audience.
But Murray nodded off when the questions centered on the filmmaking process.
The Kenosha News asked Ashleigh Henrichs, executive director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Racine and Kenosha Counties, about the organization, what it does, and how people can get involved. A. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Racine and Kenosha Counties provides children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one mentoring relationships, changing their lives for the better, forever.
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JAB Holdings, which has agreed to buy Pret A Manger, has announced that it will give each of the company’s 12,000 employees a one-time $1,300 bonus when it completes the acquisition of the U.K.-based sandwich chain.
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Feb 13 China Shun Ke Long Holdings Ltd
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Neil features his interview with Stephen Colbert and discusses the intersection of science and comedy with Adam Conover and Sophia McClennen.
SHARE COPY LINK In 2014, Brittany Koerselman was 15 and pregnant with the child of her 21-year-old boyfriend Jeremie Rook. With police bearing down on Jeremie with possible statutory rape charges, the Iowa couple made a trip to Missouri to wed. Tammy Ljungblad and Eric Adler The Kansas City Star
In 2014, Brittany Koerselman was 15 and pregnant with the child of her 21-year-old boyfriend Jeremie Rook. With police bearing down on Jeremie with possible statutory rape charges, the Iowa couple made a trip to Missouri to wed. Tammy Ljungblad and Eric Adler The Kansas City Star
John Regetz was named president and CEO of Bannock Development Corp. at the group’s January board meeting. Mike Ennis was named vice president of business development. The duties of these offices include retention and expansion of local companies, recruitment of outside primary employers and development of talent base and available industrial sites.
The board of directors also named officers: Brandon Lance as chair; Amy Rhoades as secretary/treasurer; Scott Rasmussen as past president and Rick Phillips as fundraising chair. Pocatello Mayor Brian Blad, Chubbuck Mayor Kevin England and Bannock County Commission Chair Ken Bullock complete the executive board.
New board members include Mary Johnson, co-owner of Pocatello-Chubbuck McDonalds; Jed Crowder, realtor at Re/Max Realty; Lance Buttars, owner of Molinelli’s Jewelers; Art Beery, general manager of Cole Chevrolet; and Jennifer Urchel, co-owner of E-Squared Creative.
Hull (shoulder), who was a full participant in practice Friday, is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Titans, Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald reports.
Since Hull also practiced fully Thursday, he's seemingly at little risk of missing the Week 5 matchup, barring a late-arriving setback leading up to the game. With 20 tackles through the Dolphins' first three games, Hull has quickly emerged as one of the better IDP options on the roster.
Brockport: April 9, 2017, age 77. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Arnold; her children, Steven Monno, & Debora Blandford; grandchildren, Lacie, & Dakota Monno, Jameson (Julie) Blandford, Christina (Christian) Rea, & Jordan Blandford; great-grandchildren, Brooklyn & Brailey Rea, & Rylee Blandford & Natalie Monno; several nieces & nephews.
Friends are invited to greet the family Tuesday from 4-6 at the Concordia Lutheran Church, 6601 Fourth Section Road, Brockport, where her Service will be held at 6 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations to Concordia Lutheran Church. and the American Heart Assoc. Arrangements entrusted to Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home.
Five people, including a young couple with a newborn baby, have been temporarily displaced after a fire New Year's Day in Aylmer.
Firefighters were called to a three-storey building at 29 Rue du Patrimoine shortly before 8 p.m. Sunday night.
The fire broke out in an upstairs unit and spread to the building's roof, according to a release from Gatineau's fire department.
Firefighters were able to get the blaze under control shortly before 10:30 p.m.
The family has been taken into the care of the Red Cross, the fire department said.
Damage to the building is estimated at $80,000.
× Lancaster County man accused of striking 5-year-old child
WEST HEMPFIELD TOWNSHIP, Lancaster County — Police are seeking a 25-year-old Mountville man who is accused of abusing his girlfriend’s 5-year-old son.
Mark Edward Brink Jr. allegedly struck the child in the head and neck area, and pushed the boy to the ground at the child’s home last Thursday at about 10 p.m., according to West Hempfield Township police.
Brink was intoxicated at the time, according to the victim’s mother.
Police noted visible injuries to the child’s face, neck, and right knee. The child was taken to an area hospital for a wellness check.
Brink is charged with one count of aggravated assault, one count of simple assault, and one count of endangering the welfare of a child.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact West Hempfield Police at (717) 285-5191.
As deputies try to cut the chain that goes around her neck, Kala Brown tells them what happened to her boyfriend more than two months ago, before a real estate agent she did some work for took her prisoner and kept her locked up in a shipping container. "Todd Kohlhepp shot Charlie Carver three times in the chest, wrapped him in a blue tarp, put him in the bucket of a tractor, locked me down here, and I never seen him again.
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* Capital Firstto consider and approve the private placement of rated, listed, secured/ unsecured/ perpetual, redeemable, non‐convertible securities Source text: [Capital First Limited has informed the Exchange that the meeting of the Debenture Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company will be held on April 13, 2017 inter alia to consider and approve the Private Placement of Rated, Listed, Secured/ Unsecured/ Perpetual, Redeemable, Non‐Convertible securities in the nature of Debentures to be listed on the Debt Market segment of National Stock Exchange of India Limited.] Further company coverage:
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- The wife of the gunman who opened fire at a gay nightclub in Florida is asking a judge to dismiss one of the counts she's facing.
Noor Salman is arguing that an obstruction charge against her was filed in the wrong venue.
The motion requesting the charge to be dropped was filed Monday as residents in Florida and beyond commemorated the one-year mark of the massacre that left 49 patrons dead at the Pulse nightclub in the worst mass shooting in modern U.S. history.
Her husband, Omar Mateen, pledged allegiance to the Islamic State group during the massacre before police killed him in a shootout.
Salman was charged with aiding her husband and obstruction for allegedly misleading investigators.
State officials are claiming government immunity in response to a lawsuit by a Native American tribe seeking more than $600 million for land it says the state seized from 1801 to 1918.
The state attorney general's office asked a state judge in Hartford on Tuesday to dismiss the lawsuit filed in October by the Schaghticoke (SKAT'-uh-coke) Tribal Nation. The motion includes the state's first public response to the lawsuit.
The tribe alleges the state took 2,000 of the 2,400 acres in the tribe's reservation in western Connecticut and sold the land, but never compensated the tribe.
The state says it's immune from the lawsuit. It also questions the Tribal Nation's standing to file the lawsuit because at least two other factions of the tribe claim leadership authority.
BERLIN (AP) — The German government is condemning anti-Semitic incidents that took place during protests in cities across Germany in recent days.
The demonstrations were called in response to President Donald Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital and the announced move of the American Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. Trump's decision has been widely condemned as undermining efforts to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
German government spokesman Steffen Seibert said on Monday that the burning of Israeli flags and anti-Semitic insults directed at Israel and Jews were "shameful."
Seibert said Germany feels a close affinity to Israel and Jews around the world, and will therefore counter anti-Semitic incitement whenever it occurs.
Anti-Semitism was a core part of Nazi ideology that led to the killing of over 6 million Jews in the Holocaust.
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The story of two male penguins, who fell in love at Central Park Zoo and went on to foster a baby penguin, made headlines in New York in the 2000s.
Now, it has inspired a theatre and dance production by the Birmingham Repertory Theatre, which is aimed at young children.
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BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (AP) - Mets closer Jeurys Familia pitched an inning for Double-A Binghamton on Monday as he prepares to return from a 15-game suspension under Major League Baseball's domestic violence policy.
Familia worked a 1-2-3 sixth inning against Portland in his first appearance this season, throwing six of his nine pitches for strikes. He is eligible to return to New York's roster Thursday, when the team wraps a three-game home series against Philadelphia.
Familia's suspension stems from an altercation with his wife last fall. He was arrested Oct. 31 on a simple assault charge, but prosecutors later dropped the case. Under the domestic violence policy, a player can be disciplined absent a criminal conviction
Familia can participate in up to six minor league games while serving the penalty.
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× Police find man with critical gunshot wounds, one suspect in custody
COMSTOCK TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Police are investigating an incident near the intersection of Sprinkle Road and E Michigan in Comstock Township after they located a man with a gunshot wound.
According to officials, the man from the Plainwell area was transported to the hospital in critical condition.
Hours after the incident police took a suspect into custody. They are still investigating what led up to the suspect shooting the victim, but according to police, the two did know each other.
Stay with FOX 17 online and on air for the latest updates on this incident.
Here comes the science…
Researchers have finally confirmed that the planet Uranus smells like farts.
Astronomers have always wondered what the atmosphere around the planet Uranus is made of. And a team of researchers just figured out it contains hydrogen sulfide . . . the same thing that gives rotten eggs that gassy smell.
It’s important, because it could help them figure out how other planets in the solar system formed. But obviously the only thing WE really care about is that if anyone ever gets too close to Uranus . . . they might want to hold their breath.
SEATTLE — With the number of endangered Puget Sound orcas at a 30-year low, Washington state lawmakers are proposing measures to protect the fish-eating killer whales that spend time in the inland waters of the Salish Sea.
The bills include boosting hatchery salmon production to increasing marine boat patrols around the whales.
Many have been sounding the alarm about the orcas’ plight since the September death of a juvenile brought the population to 76. Orcas face including lack of food, toxic contamination and noise from vessels.
A baby orca has not been born in the last few years. And last year, the orcas spent the fewest number of days in the central Salish Sea in more than four decades.
Gov. Jay Inslee’s supplemental budget also devotes $3 million to help the whales by increasing vessel enforcement, improving salmon habitat and increasing salmon hatchery production.
Lakers coach Luke Walton talks to Jordan Clarkson during a game against the Clippers last month at Staples Center. Lakers players young and old credit Walton for being a great communicator and the right choice to lead the team going forward.
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Gas prices remain steady
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Gasoline prices in Rhode Island have remained the same this week.
AAA Northeast says the average retail price of a gallon of regular unleaded gas in the area is $2.53.
A gallon of gas in Rhode Island is 31 cents more expensive than a year ago, when it was $2.22. The state's average gas price is two cents below the national average of $2.55.
AAA Northeast Vice President Lloyd Albert says strong demand is keeping prices "locally relatively stable." The current price is just two cents higher than back at the beginning of the year.
Today's retirees have their work cut out for them. Interest rates remain low, which makes generating income in retirement more challenging. Many retirees won't get much of a Social Security's cost-of-living increase will next year . For many, pensions aren't a part of the picture. On top of that, retirees need their portfolios to last two decades or longer.
Russia on Wednesday launched an unmanned Progress cargo ship carrying supplies to the International Space Station (ISS) from the Baikonur cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.
"The Soyuz-2.1A booster rocket with the Progress MS-06 cargo ship launched successfully from Baikonur cosmodrome at 12:20 Moscow time (0920 GMT)," Russian space agency Roscosmos said in a statement on its website.
The cargo ship, carrying more than two tonnes of essential supplies including fuel, air and equipment and parcels for astronauts, is due to dock with the ISS on Friday at 1142 GMT.
The last successful launch of a Progress ship was in February, coming after a similar craft crashed back to Earth in December last year.
A commission appointed to investigate the malfunction concluded in January that it was caused by the break-up of the Soyuz third-stage rocket engine, either due to "foreign materials" getting inside or an "assembly fault".
(CNN) Atlanta's running out of interstates.
The metropolitan area is served by four interstates. Last month, a five-lane section of one collapsed during rush hour and took part of that highway out of commission.
Monday afternoon, things just got worse. Way worse.
A section of another interstate buckled due to an underground gas leak, and now a portion of that freeway is shut down too.
Atlantans, ever-reliant on their cars for even the shortest of errands, are now down to two undamaged interstates -- and one major headache.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A bicyclist is suing the city of Portland for $566,000 after he hit a pair of concrete islands on his way home from the World Naked Bike Ride, causing him to crash and break his nose, arm and two fingers.
The Oregonian/OregonLive reported Friday that, according to the lawsuit, a fully-clothed Charles Ziemer was pedaling back to his car after participating in the June 2016 ride when his wheels suddenly struck the islands.
The lawsuit filed in Multnomah County Circuit Court faults the city for failing to put reflectors or lights on the islands and situating them in a travel lane.
An employee at the Portland city attorney's office says the city doesn't comment on pending litigation.
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The suit seeks $66,000 in medical bills, plus $500,000 for pain and suffering.
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Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu said he wanted to "a hardy discussion" with the EU over the status of Jerusalem. Arriving at a meeting with EU foreign ministers, he said Monday that by recognising the city as Israel's capital, US president Donald Trump "puts facts on the table". "It is in Israel's interest, especially in its security interest to find a sustainable and comprehensive solution," EU diplomacy chief Mogherini told him.
A deadly overnight fire raced through a 24-story apartment tower in London on Wednesday, killing at least six people and injuring 74 others. One desperate woman threw a baby out of a high window and a man on the ground managed to catch the child, a witness said.
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CALGARY, Alberta, March 30 Cenovus Energy shares tumbled more than 11 percent on Thursday after the Canadian company agreed to buy oil sands and natural gas assets from ConocoPhillips for C$17.7 billion ($13.32 billion). Cenovus shares were last trading at C$15.44 on the Toronto Stock Exchange, down 11.5 percent on the day. ($1 = 1.3289 Canadian dollars) (Reporting by Nia Williams)
- Boxing legend Evander Holyfield was backstage for tonight's WWE SmackDown in Louisville, KY. The Real Deal talks to Dasha Fuentes about being a fan and more in this backstage video.
- The dark match before tonight's SmackDown at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville saw The New Day defeat The Bar when Kofi Kingston pinned Cesaro. The Bar has yet to make their in-ring TV debuts since coming to SmackDown in the Superstar Shakeup but they did appear in a backstage segment with The New Day on this week's show. They claimed this would be their last blue brand appearance as they are looking to win the vacant RAW Tag Team Titles by defeating Matt Hardy and Bray Wyatt at Friday's Greatest Royal Rumble event in Saudi Arabia.
- As noted, WWE Hall of Famer Edge spent some time at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando today. The Rated R Superstar tweeted the following on the WWE NXT Superstars and the future of the company:
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Dee Ann Andretti, the wife of famed driver Mario Andretti and matriarch of one of the most prominent families in motorsports, has died. She was 76.
Andretti died Tuesday, a few weeks after suffering a heart attack. Grandson Marco Andretti announced her death on social media , posting: "RIP Grammy Andretti. You will be missed." The IndyCar Series later confirmed her death.
Mario Andretti and Dee Ann Hoch met while she was teaching English to the Italy-born Andretti in Nazareth, Pennsylvania. They were married a few months later, in November 1961.
Dee Ann Andretti mostly stayed in the background and raised their three children while her husband became one of the world's most successful race car drivers.
She is survived by her husband, sons Michael and Jeff, daughter Barbie Dee and seven grandchildren.
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TORONTO, June 14 Home Capital Group Inc said on Wednesday it had agreed on a settlement with the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) and accepted responsibility for misleading investors about problems with its mortgage underwriting procedures.
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. - Emergency crews are on the scene of a house fire in the 700 block of Prescott Circle, Sunday evening.
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Tonight: A few thunderstorms may move in overnight, with a low at 68.
Tuesday: Scattered afternoon storms, with a high at 87.
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Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low at 69.
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Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high at 89.
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Remember hearing Chris Jackson as the singing voice of Moana's father? Well, in this new bonus video shared by Entertainment Weekly, Jackson and fellow HAMILTON star Phillipa Soo sing as Maui and Moana in a cut song from Disney's MOANA. Check out the video below!
In the video, Lin-Manuel Miranda, who co-wrote the songs for the Oscar-nominated movie, discusses the song "Warrior Face" where Maui sings to Moana to prepare her for battle against the giant, shiny crab, Tamatoa. Although the song didn't make it into the movie, the video shows storyboard animations of the sequence. The full song is also available on the movie soundtrack.
Videos like these and more can be found on the upcoming Blu-ray release of MOANA, which is set to be available digitally on February 21 and on Blu-ray, DVD, and on demand on March 7.
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Since 1996, Chicago's Rhythm Rockets have been delivering 100 shows a year of their brand of vintage Rhythm & Blues, with songs influenced by the sax-driven bands of the late 1940s and early 1950's. In keeping with that style of music, the Rhythm Rockets' performances reflect the diversity of Jazz, Rhythm & Blues for which Chicago is famous for.
Price: Individual tickets can also be purchased at $18 for adults, $16 for seniors, and $5 for students. Tickets can be purchased from the Racine Theatre Guild located at 2519 Northwestern Avenue, Racine. Call (262) 633-4218, visit www.racinetheatre.org, or stop by the box office weekdays from 12 to 6 p.m. and 90 minutes prior to each performance for tickets.
Manchester United have been told that any summer move for Real Madrid playmaker James Rodriguez will cost them £50 million, according to The Sun.
The Colombia international has been heavily linked with a move away from Santiago Bernabeu in recent weeks, having found game time hard to come by in the Spanish capital.
Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain were reported to be contemplating January approaches, but James’ father has revealed that no transfer will be completed during the winter window.
United, though, are already turning their attention to the end of the season and have reportedly been made aware of Real’s demands during early discussions.
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The Robert Frost Stone House Museum is ready to reopen under new ownership.
The Friends of Robert Frost announced last September that it was donating the house, seven acres of property, and two barns to Bennington college.
It’s due to open for the season on May 3.
The Benning Banner reports that Frost purchased the house in 1920 and lived there until 1929. He was living in the house when he won his first Pulitzer Prize, as well as when he composed many of his poems, including “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening.”
Frost’s house will remain open to the public but also will be incorporated into college programs and studies.
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He staked out Parcells in a donut shop, kicked back with Favre and Manning and countless others, and created a distinctive presence that became appointment NFL reading. As Peter King moves on from SI after 29 years, football’s biggest stars and his journalism colleagues reflect on his impact on the game, the profession and their lives
On the second day of disgraced ex-sports doctor Larry Nassar's final sentencing hearing the father of one of the victim's tried to attack Nassar. The man charged across the room but was quickly tackled by bailiffs and led from the courtroom. This hearing focuses on Nassar's work with Twistars, an elite Michigan gymnastics club. More than 30 victims have given statements so far. During a similar hearing that ended last week, more than 150 girls and women came forward.
Tesla is expanding a new car insurance program it’s offering in some markets into what it calls a “customer-centric insurance company,” reports Electrek, just as insurance rates for the automaker’s vehicles are becoming the most expensive in the industry.
The electric carmaker’s partnerships with underwriters to provide in-house insurance options will offer relief for owners of its Model S sedans, which data from the U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway recently showed cost more than any other new car to insure, at an average of US$1,789 annually.
The company’s solution has in part been to work with insurance companies on custom InsureMyTesla plans for owners in Australia and Hong Kong. Electrek reports Tesla is now moving to bring something similar to North America, going so far as to hire former Liberty Mutual exec Alex Tsetsenekos to run the program.
In the meantime, CEO Elon Musk encouraged owners who feel they’re paying too much to insure their Tesla to switch providers.
April 10 Attica Bank SA:
* Announces that about 1.18 billion common shares of the company that used to belong to ETAA/TSMEDE were transferred to EFKA
* Says after the completion of the transfer, the percentage of the voting rights of the bank’s shares held by EFKA amounts to 50.626 percent
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WELL, THIS IS THE 21ST CENTURY, YOU KNOW: Army Lasers Will Soon Destroy Enemy Mortars, Artillery and Drones From Strykers.
Evansville police were called to a pharmacy for a break-in alarm.
It happened at Nation's Medicines on First Avenue around 2:30 a.m. Monday.
When officers arrived, they saw someone run from the business.
Police say the person was caught.
They tell us the person has been interviewed.
Information on possible charges or the person's name hasn't been released.
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In this March 23, 2018, file photo, Roseanne Barr arrives at the Los Angeles premiere of "Roseanne" in Burbank, Calif. Barr apologized Tuesday for suggesting via Twitter that former White House adviser Valerie Jarrett is a product of the Muslim Brotherhood and the Planet of the Apes. But the TV star still saw ABC cancel her show. Jordan Strauss Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP
LIMERICK Fire Service has quickly tackled a car fire on a street in the city centre.
The car went on fire at the junction of Catherine and Mallow streets in the city this Wednesday night.
The Fire Service got the call at 9.15pm and had tackled the incident within minutes, bringing it under control.
One unit of the Fire Service attended the scene. It is not known how the fire began.
It is the second car to catch fire in Limerick this Wednesday, with emergency services dramatically deployed to an incident on the M7 motorway after the alarm was raised shortly after 10.45am.
Motorists reported seeing the vehicle ablaze on the southbound carriageway between Junction 27 (Birdhill) & Junction 28 (Castletroy).
Five appliances from Limerick city and Newport were dispatched to the scene and there was no reports of any injuries.
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Morata is Jose Mourinho's top attacking target as he looks to add firepower to Manchester United after letting the injured Zlatan Ibrahimovic leave and missing out on Antoine Griezmann.
Express Sport understands United are unwilling to pay more than £60million for Morata.
But the report says Gonzalo Higuain's £75m move to Juventus last summer and the £105m asking price for Monaco's Kylian Mbappe mean Madrid want more than what United are offering.
With several days expected to break the century mark going into this weekend, Lubbock's Salvation Army will serve as a cooling station for homeless individuals needing shelter from the heat. According to Kaitlyn Frederick, community relations director, West Texas residents understand the importance of staying in the shade and keeping hydrated during extreme weather.
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Tulsa police are looking for a man who they say robbed a convenience store with a sawed-off shotgun.
Police say the man walked into the store near 12th and Houston around 2:30 and demanded cash.
The clerk gave the man cash from the register, reports say.
TPD says they tried to track the suspect with a K9 unit but lost his scent after a few blocks.
Police believe he got into a getaway vehicle.
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A 40-year-old Fosston man is in custody after allegedly burglarizing fish houses on Lake Bemidji.
Deputies observed a minivan make brief stops at a half dozen fish houses. The van was driven by Christopher Robin Braun, who is charged with two counts of third-degree burglary. Braun and a passenger inside the minivan were found under the influence of a controlled substance. Fishing equipment was found in the back seat along with multiple other items.
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WBRSO seeks missing Brusly man with mental illness
BRUSLY - The West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help as it searches for a missing Brusly man.
The sheriff's office says 46-year-old Cedric Davis was last seen leaving his home Friday. He was wearing a yellow t-shirt and blue jeans.
Deputies say Davis suffers from a mental illness and requires medical treatment.
If anyone has seen Cedric or knows his whereabouts, they are asked to call the West Baton Rouge Sheriff Office at 225-343-9234 .
Everyone has childhood dreams. Mine was to make a game for my fist console: the Nintendo Game Boy. Today, I fulfilled this dream, by releasing my first Game Boy game on a actual cartridge: Sheep It Up!
In this article, I'll present the tools I used, and some pitfalls a newcomer like me had to overcome to make this project a reality!
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Norway has been training a group of female soldiers, called 'Hunter Troops'. They are an exclusive all female special forces team.
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Monday evening went very well for the Denver Nuggets. The team played host to the Golden State Warriors in what many (including Las Vegas) believed would be a walk-over win for the best team in the NBA. However, Nikola Jokic, Juancho Hernangomez, Will Barton and others had a different idea.
Jokic produced 17 points, 21 rebounds and 12 assists to further cement his status as a rising star in the league, Hernangomez added 27 points and 10 rebounds for the best game of his young career and Barton put up 24 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists in leading Denver to a lopsided 132-110 win over the Warriors. With that said, everyone in the Pepsi Center enjoyed themselves on Monday but not even members of the team could claim the level of enjoyment of this fan.
TEGA CAY, S.C. — An anonymous person dropped a single gold coin worth about $1,200 in a Salvation Army kettle in South Carolina.
Multiple media outlets report the one-ounce South African Krugerrand was dropped into a Salvation Army kettle during a fundraising drive at a Walmart store in Tega Cay.
The coin will likely be sold to a jeweler’s store with proceeds going to Salvation Army programs.
Mike McGee of the Salvation Army in Rock Hill says a typical kettle fundraiser will raise about $300 a day.
NEW YORK (AP) - Harvey Weinstein won't testify before the grand jury that's weighing whether to indict him on rape and other sex charges.
By-election results 2018 LIVE: In Bhandara-Gondiya, BJP MP Nana Patole quit the party last December to join Congress.
By-election results 2018 LIVE: On May 28, by-elections were held in 10 assembly constituencies – Noorpur in Uttar Pradesh, Shahkot in Punjab, Jokihat in Bihar, Gomia and Silli in Jharkhand, Chengannur in Kerala, Palus Kadegaon in Maharashtra, Ampati in Meghalaya, Tharali in Uttarakhand and Maheshtala in West Bengal – and four Lok Sabha constituencies – Kairana, Palghar, Bhandara-Gondia, Nagaland.
The Kairana bypoll was necessiated after the death of sitting BJP MP Hukum Singh. In Bhandara-Gondiya, BJP MP Nana Patole quit the party last December to join Congress. And the seat in Palghar Constituency fell vacant after the death of BJP MP Chintaman Vanga due to a heart attack. Amongst these, Kairana, Bhandara-Gondiya, and Palghar by-elections were tainted with the controversy over faulty EVMs and VVPAT machines. Re-election was also held on some polling booths in UP and Maharashtra on May 30.
EAGLE-VAIL — Thursdays are for Buckets and Brews during summer.
Eagle-Vail Golf Club's Buckets and Brews is back, happening Thursdays through Sept. 27 from 5 to 7 p.m. and featuring a bucket of balls and two draft beers for $10 as well as a chance at a weekly prize. This year, there's more than $7,000 worth in prizes as well as weekly beer.
Prizes include a Colorado Native corn hole set (July 5); a fly-fishing trip with Minturn Anglers (July 19); a Never Summer longboard (Aug. 2); Liberty skis (Sept. 6); K2 skis (Sept. 20); and more.
Beers provided throughout the summer include Coors, Upslope, Bonfire Brewing, Vail Brewing Co. and New Belgium, among others.
If you have room for more than the two beers offered with the ticket, or if it helps your golf game, then $3 draft beers are also available.
For more information about Eagle-Vail Golf Club, visit http://www.eaglevailgolfclub.com.
Anglers and resort owners on Mille Lacs Lake face a third consecutive catch-and-release-only season for walleyes.
The Department of Natural Resources said Monday that maintaining the restriction for the open-water season that opens May 12 will let it keep the popular lake open to walleye fishing all year, instead of closing it midway as it did last summer.
The Mille Lacs walleye population has undergone a long-term decline that has coincided with significant changes in the lake, including more invasive species and declines in forage species.
But DNR Fisheries Chief Don Pereira says the lake's walleye spawning stock has increased significantly, and it can support more walleye fishing in 2018 as long as a catch-and-release rule is in place.
The DNR allowed ice anglers to keep some walleyes this winter.
The Bishop of Chichester has used his New Year message to express hopes that 2017 will be a year ‘we can look back on as a good year’ after the ‘uncertainties of 2016’.
In a New Year video message to his diocese, Dr Martin Warner reflects on ‘traumatic’ events of the past year.
He said: “Images which have flashed up on our screens, particularly from Syria have been traumatic.
“We have seen hospitals, schools and homes targeted and it has been traumatic.”
He went on to appeal for people to have what he described as ‘the quality of reverence’ in 2017 which added up to a basic respect for people and things.
“It would be nice if people were to say that actually matters to me. If we can embrace that it will go a long way,” said Dr Warner.
In the film, he also said that, when questioned about the relevance of the work of the church in communities across Sussex, he was continually encouraged that ‘the church is engaged in making a contribution and it improving the quality of people’s lives in a variety of ways’.
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An artist in Philadelphia created a stunning mural of a massive eagle clutching New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, as spotted by Dan McQuade.
Excellent new mural on the 800 block of Bainbridge pic.twitter.com/mW2W9iEous — Dan McQuade (@dhm) February 1, 2018
Putting pressure on Tom Brady, as this eagle is effortlessly demonstrating, could be Philadelphia’s key to victory.
South Sudan’s government proposed a bill to extend President Salva Kiir’s term for three years, undermining peace talks with opposition forces who condemned the move as illegal.
The bill seeks to amend the constitution to extend Kiir’s tenure to 2021, lawmakers told Reuters on Tuesday.
Deputy Paul Yoane Bonju said the bill was presented on Monday to parliament and that lawmakers intended to vote it into law this month.
The world’s youngest nation, which gained independence from Sudan in 2011, erupted into violence in late 2013 over a political disagreement between Kiir and his former vice president Riek Machar.
Tens of thousands of people have been killed since, and more than three million forced to flee their homes.
Kiir and Machar met last week and agreed on a new peace deal that included a ceasefire that took effect on Saturday.
It was violated on that day when government forces and rebels launched attacks on each other’s positions. On Monday, there was more fighting and at least 18 civilians were killed.
Willie Nelson is blaming Utah’s high altitude for forcing him to cut a performance near Salt Lake City short.
Nelson ended his show early at the USANA Amphitheatre in suburban West Valley City on Sunday night.
He later apologized in a statement posted to his Twitter and Facebook accounts. The 84-year-old country music legend explained: “The altitude got to me. I am feeling better now and headed for lower ground.”
Nelson’s publicist didn’t immediately respond to a request for further comment Monday.
Nelson was forced to cancel several concerts earlier this year because of what his publicist said was a bad cold.
KIEV, April 10 Ukrainian Central Bank Governor Valeria Gontareva has resigned, an official at the central bank said on Monday.
Gontareva, who has been in her post since 2014 and oversaw tough anti-crisis measures, will give a news conference at 1100 (0800 GMT).
"Yes, it's true, she has submitted (her resignation)," the source said, confirming a report by Interfax.
(Reporting by Natalia Zinets and Pavel Polityuk; writing by Matthias Williams; Editing by Angus MacSwan)
Before Voting Begins, A Look At Alabama's Special Senate Election One of the most contested and high-profile special Senate elections of recent times is drawing to a close in Alabama. A day before voting begins, a look at where Republican Roy Moore stands against Democrat Doug Jones.
KFMB Stations is searching for a sales assistant/coordinator for KFMB Radio (100.7 KFM-BFM and KFMB-AM 760) in San Diego, CA. Position may also be cross-trained to provide support to KFMB Station’s TV Sales department for our television properties (CBS 8 and The CW San Diego).
This position may also cross-train with the traffic department to provide backup coverage. Job duties will include assisting the local/national sales managers and account executives with preparing sales collateral and presentations; Preparing or distributing reports; Creating sales proposals, sales correspondence and order input. Additional responsibilities may include pulling contracts, preparing media kits, posting ratings, and other administrative duties as necessary.
Candidates must be proficient in Word and Excel and PowerPoint. Knowledge of the Wide-Orbit traffic system, as well as Efficio, is a plus. 1-2 years’ previous radio or sales assistance experience required.
From Lynchburg Police Department : On February 2, 2018 at approximately 2300 hrs, the Lynchburg Police Department responded to the 2600 block of Anthony Place regarding a home invasion. When officers arrived they spoke with the residents, who advised that an unknown black male forced his way into their home and displayed a firearm. After a brief confrontation the suspect fled the scene on foot. The suspect is described as a dark-skinned black male in his mid-20s, approximately 6-02, 180-200 lbs, unshaven, wearing a dark hoodie, stocking cap, and boots.
All indications are that this is an isolated incident and there does not appear to be any immediate danger to the public.
The incident remains under investigation by the LPD’s Criminal Investigations Division. Anyone with information regarding this crime is asked to contact Detective D.C. Dubie at (434) 455-6102.
KENAI, Alaska (AP) – An Alaska borough will consider scrapping invocations before meetings as a case challenging the policy moves through court.
The Peninsula Clarion reports (http://bit.ly/2lCPbEb) the third such ordinance in a year is expected to be introduced in the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly on Tuesday.
Policy currently allows invocations from members of religious organizations that have established local presences and regular meetings.
Chaplains serving organizations like fire departments and hospitals can also give invocations.
Assembly member Willy Dunne is sponsoring the ordinance to nix the invocation altogether.
He said eliminating the practice will reduce divisiveness in the community.
The American Civil Liberties Union of Alaska is challenging the current policy in federal court on behalf of two residents who say the rules are discriminatory.
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BrowserStack, a Mumbai-headquartered mobile and web testing services firm, is to create 40 jobs in its Dublin operation within the next three years. The IDA-backed company recently launched a mobile data centre in Dublin.
BrowserStack is a cloud-based service that allows web developers to perform website tests quickly. The platform supports more than 1,100 combinations of browsers, operating systems and devices, and its clients include Twitter and Microsoft.
Commenting on the Dublin expansion BrowserStack co-founder Ritesh Arora said: “This expansion is an important step towards building a best-in-class global testing infrastructure. This will allow us to provide a better experience to our existing customers and support new product launches. We are also excited to expand our presence in Dublin and look forward to benefitting from its deep talent pool.”
BrowserStack runs offices in Dublin, San Francisco and Mumbai, and was founded in 2011.
Warren Buffett-backed Chinese electric carmaker BYD Co. has seen its Hong Kong-traded shares slide by 14.5 percent this year but that hasn’t shaken analyst confidence. A majority of the 27 analysts who cover the company remain bullish, with 18 recommending buy, rising from 15 at the end of last year, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. Still, BYD faces increasing competition as China liberalizes the auto market for foreign investors, including global EV leaders Tesla and Nissan.
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Roussel (sinus infection) will rejoin the lineup Saturday against the Wild, Sean Shapiro of NHL.com reports.
Roussel has been dealing with some sinus issues, putting an end to a recent stretch in which he totaled two points (both assists) in the last three games and racked up 12 penalty minutes. The winger may reach the fringes of some fantasy leagues when his involvement across the board is factored in, but Roussel remains largely off the fantasy radar in standard formats.
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Two teams looking for their first conference win met at Roger Harring stadium. Onalaska comes out on top 42-6.
In this Feb. 6, 2017, photo, a Chinese national flag flutters against the HNA Group office building in Beijing. Chinese conglomerate HNA Group, which operates Hainan Airlines and other businesses around the world, says its co-chairman has died on Tuesday, July 3, 2018, while on a business trip to France. Andy Wong AP Photo
Researcher Says Rate Employment Doesn't Accurately Represent Black America NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Andre Perry of the Brookings Institution about the jobs report from September and how full employment has not reached black America.
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A gunman killed a 31-year-old Queens man early Monday and shot a 24-year-old man in the back, police said. The gunman shot the men in front of a building on 124th St. near Liberty Ave. in South Richmond Hill at about 3:25 a.m., officials said. Paramedics rushed the men to Jamaica Hospital, where the 31-year-old man died. The 24-year-old man was in stable condition, officials said.No one has been arrested. Neither man was immediately identified.(nydailynews.com)…[+]
A sensational performance from Mohamed Salah helped Liverpool slay Roma 5-2 at Anfield, to take control of their Champions League semi-final tie.
After bagging his 42nd and 43rd goals of the season, Salah laid on two others, first for Saido Mane, then Roberto Firmino as Roma were unable to live with the Reds’ frontline.
Firmino then got his second, before Edin Dzeko managed a late equaliser, and Diego Perotti bagged another from the penalty spot.
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Bourne artists sold more than £4,000 worth of art at an exhibition held at Bourne Town Hall on Saturday (December 2).
The work of the 12 local artists was showcased on the upper floor of the town hall.
Organisers of the event, Bourne Town Hall Trust, also raised £500 to go towards the renovation of the building.
The exhibition took place during Bourne’s Magical Christmas Fayre event on Satuday as well as on Sunday.
The Bourne Town Hall Trust is a charity set up to manage the project to restore the empty building to its former glory and convert it into a community arts centre.
Visitors to the event were able to cast their eyes on plans during the weekend.
LUXEMBOURG Feb 14 One person was killed and two others injured in a train crash in southern Luxembourg, police said on Tuesday.
The accident occurred between the town of Bettembourg and the French border when a passenger train and a cargo train collided head-on.
Rail traffic between Luxembourg City and Thionville in France would be suspended for 48 hours, Luxembourg rail operator CFL said on its website. (Reporting by Robert-Jan Bartunek; editing by Philip Blenkinsop)
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One American Airlines passenger would have missed her flight had it not been for the random act of kindness from Jermaine Gresham.
Delilah Cassidy, an Arizona State University law school student, recounted her experience on her Twitter account, saying she was blindsided by the airlines’ new policy stating passengers have to pay $50 for their carry-on bags.
Her credit cards weren’t working because she had just returned from a trip to Europe and Cassidy was told she would have to miss her flight to get the situation worked out.
That’s when the Arizona Cardinals tight end stepped in, asked how much it cost and handed the American Airlines employee his credit card.
Cassidy said in her tweets that the act moved her to tears and she tried to give Gresham the money when she saw him sitting in first class, but he told her to just “pay it forward.”
The two even snapped a selfie together after the flight.
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Shots rang out in the quiet suburban neighborhood of Del Ray Wednesday morning as a gunman opened fire during a baseball practice for Republican members of Congress.
Stassi (hand) is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against Texas, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Stassi will remain on the bench after leaving Tuesday's contest following a hit by pitch on his right hand in the first inning. He should be considered day-to-day ahead of Thursday's series opener versus the White Sox.
The former Labour Party and Respect MP said North Korean leader Kim Jong-un should treat the United States’ threats seriously and warned violence could lead to Russian and Chinese military involvement.
The comments come amid growing tensions between Kim Jong-un and Mr Trump, who vowed to meet any attack on the US territory of Guam with “fire and fury”.
Responding to a caller on his TalkRADIO show, Mr Galloway denied the rogue state’s regime had outmanoeuvred the US by forcing the President to make threats he could not carry out.
Mr Galloway said: “I don’t think they would be sanguine about that at all. I don’t think anybody knows that Donald Trump isn’t going to attack them.
Attorney General Jeff Sessions has opted not to recuse himself from the investigation of Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump’s personal lawyer, though he may remove himself from certain questions on a case by case basis, according to a Tuesday afternoon Bloomberg report.
Because he has declined to fully recuse himself, Sessions will reportedly receive briefings on the investigation, which is headed by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York.
There seem to be no hard and fast rules about which questions Session must back away from, Bloomberg reports, though he will likely stay away from anything pertaining to Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s Trump-Russia probe. Sessions recused himself from the Russia investigation in March 2017, triggering Trump’s enduring ire and clearing the way for his Deputy Attorney General, Rod Rosenstein, to appoint the special counsel.
The driver in a deadly drunk driving crash in St. Croix County will spend a month in jail on the anniversary of the crash for each of the next six years. That's part of the sentence handed down Monday for Dalton Mundle.
The New Richmond man will also spend six months in jail this year for the January 2017 crash that killed Jordan Tulgren of New Richmond, and injured two other passengers. Sheriff's deputies say Mundle was intoxicated when he lost control of his car on a curve and hit a pole, flipping the car.
During the eight years of probation, Mundle must maintain absolute sobriety.
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – According to a recent report by the National Golf Foundation, women make up only 24 percent of traditional golfers and approximately 32 percent of all Topgolf players. Topgolf wants to change that.
The golfing entertainment venue will celebrate Women’s Golf Day at its 37 U.S. venues – including the one in Virginia Beach – on Tuesday, June 5 by hosting a free golf instruction and networking event for women.
The one hour of instruction will include:
10 minutes of warm-up and reviewing the basics (grip, stance, posture, wedges, irons and woods)
40 minutes of drill stations (individuals to work as two-person teams)
10 minutes of introduction to competition, where instructors will direct participants in how to use their newly-learned skills to play Topgolf games
The event will take place from 6:30-7:30 p.m. All skill levels are welcome. There is a maximum of 12 women per class.
Topgolf is located at 5444 Greenwich Road in Virginia Beach.
Click here to register.
The Winkler Fire Department responded to a leak of a natural gas line Monday evening.
Crews were called to the scene on Marigold Bay around 7:00 pm.
Fire Chief Richard Paetzold says the cause of the leak was due to a resident digging in a garden with a spade.
Residents from about 12 homes in the immediate area were evacuated for a short while until it was deemed safe to go back.
The fire department stayed on scene to monitor the situation until hydro arrived to repair the gas line.
Meanwhile, Paetzold reminds residents to always "call before you dig."
BENGALURU: The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday said the Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly has to take decision on or before May 7 on the representation submitted by the two MLAs of JD(S) with regard to the disqualification of seven rebel MLAs, as the assembly is going to be dissolved on May 8.
This was stated in the judgment pronounced by Justice Raghvendra S Chauhan on the petition filed by two JD(S) MLAs seeking directions to the Speaker to dispose of the petition filed by them with regard to disqualification of seven rebel MLAs of of the party for violating the whip.
The petition was filed by CN Balakrishna, MLA, Shravanabelagola Assembly Constituency and B B Ningaiah, MLA, Mudigere Assembly Constituency.
Financial analyst Steve Budin joins 13 Action News to talk about Goodwill filing for bankruptcy, Disney pulling their content from Netflix, and Aetna providing their insurance customers with Apple Watches.
A new barrier separating northbound and southbound traffic will be installed along a stretch of Highway 97 in Vernon.
“Median barriers ensure vehicles stay in their lane and prevent crossing into oncoming traffic,” Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Claire Trevena said in a news release. “This project will get underway in the coming weeks, and will be completed by the end of October.”
The barrier will cover approximately 2.5 kilometres of highway starting south of Stickle Road and continue to 48th Avenue.
Kon Kast Products Ltd. from Kelowna has been awarded the $346,000 contract.
Re: recent letters to the editor criticizing the Regional District of Nanaimo board of directors for voting against giving Manna Homeless Society $5,000.
Why don’t these letter writers stop trying to spend our tax dollars? They should dig into their own pockets for the five grand, file for their charity tax receipts and get on with life.
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TRENTON, N.J. (AP) - A proposed ban on intentionally releasing helium-filled balloons into the skies of New Jersey has angered a powerful local balloon lobby.
The Trenton-based Balloon Council says they plan to meet with the bill’s sponsor, Democratic state Sen. Jim Whelan, to persuade him to drop the measure.
NorthJersey.com reports (https://njersy.co/2t3RKme ) the lobbying group stopped a previous version of the bill three decades ago and spent over $1 million in the past five years lobbying against balloon regulations nationwide.
Whelan introduced the bill in May, and says he will meet with the group. The legislation proposes a $500 fine toward violations. Similar bans have been enacted in a handful of municipal communities along the Jersey Shore - where fish and wildlife could mistake popped balloons as food.
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Information from: The Record (Woodland Park, N.J.), http://www.northjersey.com
GRAND ISLAND, MI - Alger County Sheriff's officials are warning of dangerous ice conditions after four snowmobiles broke through the ice on Munising Bay Saturday.
The incident occurred in the East Channel near the lighthouse, close to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.
"All four riders are safe, but needed transport back to the mainland from Alger County Rescue 21 members," Sheriff Todd Brock said. "Ice conditions near Grand Island are dangerous!"
The rescue team responded about 10:45 a.m. after getting a 911 call about people going through the ice.
The riders were able to pull themselves out of the water and make it to Grand Island, according to UPMatters.com.
Rescuers used a hovercraft to reach them. No injuries were reported.
Arrangements will be made to pull the snowmobiles from the water, WLUC reported.
Village townhouse could sell for half off in upcoming auction In a sign of the times, a beautiful art-filled West Village townhouse once asking $20 million is going up for sale in a foreclosure auction slated for Jan. 17. The...
Rashaan Salaam's Heisman Trophy to be auctioned online DENVER — Rashaan Salaam’s Heisman Trophy will be sold in an online auction next month with a portion of the proceeds benefiting research into a degenerative brain disease found in...
Hitler's paintings to be sold at auction next week The notorious leader of the Nazi party was also an amateur painter. Four paintings ascribed to Adolf Hitler, as well as an unsigned piece thought to painted by the notorious...
Events will be held at 15 golf courses around the state to celebrate Hawaii Junior Golf Day. It's an opportunity for our Hawaii Keiki to learn more about the sport. Sponsored by the Aloha Section PGA and the Hawaii State Junior Golf Association, this event is free, fun and educational for new and beginning golfers ages 5-18.
For more information, click HERE.
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ISLAMABAD — Pakistan is still mulling Afghanistan's recent overtures, including an invitation that Pakistani prime minister visit Kabul.
Analysts widely see the offer as a good sign, underscoring that dialogue between the two often uneasy neighbours is key to defeating militants on both sides of the border.
Pakistan, however, says it wants to consult the country's political and military leadership before accepting Afghan President Ashraf Ghani's invitation.
The invitation follows a visit last weekend to Kabul by Pakistan's National Security Adviser Nasser Janjua and also last month's offer by Ghani of unconditional talks with the Taliban.
The Taliban have not responded yet.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP)  The University of Rhode Island says it will use a $25 million federal grant to help improve the Philippines' struggling fishing industry.
The Coastal Resources Center at URI's Graduate School of Oceanography will implement the five-year project to increase fish stocks by improving fisheries management and building the resilience of fishing communities. It's expected to benefit up to 2 million people.
URI said Monday it's the single largest grant in the university's history.
It says the fishing industry in the Philippines is in peril, largely because of destructive fishing practices, typhoons and coastal degradation.
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The center has partnered with the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines' U.S. Agency for International Development and a consortium of universities and non-governmental organizations. It is also working on fisheries projects in Africa and Central America.
Scott Kauffman: chief executive of MDC Partners
Once the deal is complete, Goldman Sachs will own 15% of the company, reported AdAge.
MDC’s stable of agencies also includes Anomaly, Doner and Kirshenbaum Bond Senecal & Partners.
Last November, the Wall Street Journal reported that MDC was exploring a potential sale with investment banking advisor LionTree following weaker than expected third quarter earnings last year and an ongoing Securities and Exchange Commission probe following former chief executive Miles Nadal's resignation over his expenses.
Scott L. Kauffman, MDC's chief executive who replaced Nadal in 2015, refuted claims by Gotham City Research last year that the company was "bleeding cash and issuing debt".
According to AdAge, Goldman Sachs has purchased non-voting convertible preference shares, so will not vote on business matters.
Serena Williams is through to the third round at Wimbledon
Williams booked her place in the third round with another straight-sets win and she looks to be picking up serious form heading into the second week.
The American, seeded No 25, is now one of the clear favourites to win the title after four of the top six seeds suffered shock early exits.
Questions were raised over how long it would take Williams to return to her former heights after she took a year out of the game to give birth to her first child.
But Williams looks the real deal – and she even watched two of the greatest players of all time ahead of her match with Tomova.
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LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - One person is dead following a motorcycle crash on South Hurstbourne Parkway in southeast Louisville.
It happened around 11:30 p.m. Friday in front of Meijer, just north of the intersection of Watterson Trail.
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One person was pronounced dead at the scene, according to MetroSafe.
Emergency crews are working to figure out what happened or if any other vehicles were involved.
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German Real Estate Co. Plans $186M Frankfurt Listing
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 8:25 PM EST) -- German real estate developer Instone Real Estate Group BV said Friday it intends to list its shares on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in 2018 to rake in approximately €150 million ($186.8 million).
The listing will feature 7 million newly issued shares that will fall within a range of $26.77 to $31.75 per share, according to German stock market news site DGAP.de. The site also reported that current shareholders, including funds established by ActivumSG Capital Management Ltd., would offer shares.
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Gemini – Hot pink
Gemini is one of the most enthusiastic sign in the entire zodiac. They’re usually teeming with energy, and are ready to explore anything and everything. For a sign that has such a youthful air, it was only fair that the best lip colour for it resonates the same vibe. A bright, hot pink on the lips is perfect, as is it versatile and yet wildly adventurous – just like you.
Jose Mourinho might have had his pristine black coats, but Gareth Southgate has a style code all of his own; his waistcoats. The England manager has graced the Russia World Cup pitch in a series of waistcoats, designed as part of the Marks & Spencers official world cup suiting uniform. Which, when it was introduced, was met with controversy over the fact that while it employs British textiles, the suits are made in Cambodia.
But that very high street institution has this week reported that sales of waistcoats have risen by 35% thanks to Southgate’s championing of them, worn with suit trousers, a sharp shirt and a club striped tie.
Date Filed Monday, October 2, 2017 Case Number 2017GRD229033 Hearing GUARDIANSHIP HEARING Nov 2, 2017 9:00 AM Filing Code GDP
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LONDON, May 30 (Reuters) - Italy’s 10-year government bond yields currently do not adequately compensate investors for country risk, a senior official at the world’s biggest bond investor said on Wednesday.
PIMCO chief investment officer for fixed income Andrew Balls said that while the risk that Italy leaves the euro zone is low, the current yield on government bonds does not match the risk.
“At the moment the easy thing to say is that the compensation you get for risk is not very high,” Balls told reporters at a briefing in London.
“There is a high probability Italy remains in the euro zone, and there is a low risk of actual default, you need to make sure you have the required compensation. It’s not obvious to me that at 3 percent (yield) that is there.”
PIMCO is underweight Italy, Balls said.
Italy’s 10-year yield was trading at 2.95 percent on Wednesday. (Reporting by Abhinav Ramnarayan; Editing by Dhara Ranasinghe)
April 13 First Horizon National Corp
* Q1 earnings per share $0.23
* First horizon national corp - net interest income ( nii ) decreased to $189.7 million in q1 from $195.6 million in q4
* First horizon national corp - qtrly total revenue $306.6 million versus $306.4 million
* First horizon national corp - common equity tier 1 of 10.15 percent in first quarter compared to 9.94 percent in prior quarter
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White Sox GM Rick Hahn talks about the trade market at the winter meetings on Dec. 11, 2017. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune)
West Indies team manager Joel Garner has said that England would be foolish to underestimate his team ahead of the first Test at Edgbaston, which gets underway on Thursday.
The Amherst Public Library, 221 Spring St., will be closed Feb. 19, in honor of Presidents’ Day.
Patrons can always access their library account and all the digital resources using their library card online at www.amherstpubliclibrary.org, according to a news release.
For more information, call 440-988-4230.
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (AP) — Desonta Bradford scored 22 points, Peter Jurkin had a double-double and East Tennessee State rolled to its 15th straight win on Saturday 81-61 over Chattanooga.
Jurkin had 16 points and 13 rebounds for the Buccaneers (21-4, 12-0 Southern Conference), who tied the 1952-53 team for the second longest winning streak. ETSU won 16 straight in 2003-04. Jalan McCloud added 15 points and David Burrell 14.
Unlike the first meeting, when the Bucs led by 21 at halftime and won 85-66, ETSU was only up by 11 at the break because of a late 14-2 run. Bradford had seven and Burrell five.
The Mocs (8-17, 2-10) never got closer than 11 in the second half.
Rodney Chatman scored 26 points for Chattanooga.
ETUS had a 39-25 rebounding advantage, 44-32 on points in the paint and 11-0 on fast break points.
DES PLAINES, Ill. (AP) – Police in suburban Chicago say three day care workers are charged with giving children gummy bears containing the sleep aid melatonin.
Des Plaines police said Monday that officers were called to Kiddie Junction on Friday. Police said the children were given the melatonin “in an effort to calm them down before nap time.” Authorities say parents hadn’t given permission for their children to receive the melatonin. Police contacted parents and no children were sickened.
Three workers face charges of endangering the life or health of a child and battery, including 25-year-old Ashley Helfenbein of Chicago, 19-year-old Jessica Heyse of Des Plaines and 32-year-old Kristen Lauletta of Niles. They are due in court April 4. None had listed phone numbers to pursue comment.
A person who answered the phone Monday at Kiddie Junction said the facility had no comment.
New video presents the creativity of the Jewish state as part of the "Inspired by Israel" video contest
"Imagined in Israel" is one of the ten finalists in the Adam & Gila Milstein Family Foundation's "Inspired by Israel" video contest run by the Israel Video Network.
All ten videos are being be featured on Arutz Sheva. The final event, in which the winner will be announced, will be broadcast live here on Arutz Sheva tonight (Tuesday).
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Air Force Airman Jacob C. Kellogg, a 2016 graduate of Battle Ground High School, has completed basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio. He is the son of Sharmane Kellogg of Battle Ground and Truman Kellogg of Phoenix.
Hart will come up to the big leagues from Triple-A Norfolk, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports.
With Danny Valencia going on paternity leave, Hart will join the big-league club and figures to provide additional support in relief. He's appeared in four games for Baltimore this season, sporting a 1.93 ERA with two strikeouts in 4.2 innings out of the bullpen.
No, I get it; I’m a baby-boomer and they’re millennials and as the proverbial torch passes we’re really not suppose to completely understand each other, right? Well, I’m sorry, but some things are relatively sacred…at least I thought they were. But it took Pornhub to find out that millennials aren’t that interested in keeping “abreast” of the situation. Click HERE to read all about it…
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The basketball world was rocked on Tuesday night, when The Ringer published an explosive story indicating that Sixers executive Bryan Colangelo operated five burner Twitter accounts to criticize a laundry list of people that included players and the man he replaced, Sam Hinkie. There were a myriad of other allegations in the piece, including that Colangelo was using the accounts to subtly reveal sensitive information that only someone of his stature would know.
Even Joel Embiid seemed to struggle to completely understand what the hell was going on, because it is hard for anyone to fully comprehend this strange saga. In response, Philadelphia is doing basically the only thing it can do at this juncture, as the franchise announced that an investigation is underway on Wednesday morning.
Transcript for Man accused of stealing more than 100 cellphones at Coachella
Police get some high tech help finding a New York man accused of stealing more than a hundred cell phones from festival goers a Coachella. 36 year old renowned that they who's who send now was arrested during the first day of the music festival. Police tracked him down after several people activated the fine my iPhone feature on their stolen phones. Well they were immediately able to track him through the festival and eventually found him you got it and a backpack full of stolen iphones.
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RICHMOND, Va. - The need for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) in the health care field is growing, and to meet the demand Bryant & Stratton College is excited to announce that they will be offering a brand new Practical Nursing Program starting in May. Campus Director Beth Murphy made a return visit to our studio and filled us in on the details. Summer classes begin at Bryant & Stratton on Wednesday, May 3rd. For more information you can call 804-745-2444 or visit http://www.bryantstratton.edu
A special court rejected the bail application of seven men arrested by the ATS for their alleged links with banned outfit Communist Party of India (Maoists). They had sought bail on the ground that extension of time for filing of chargesheet was granted to the ATS without an opportunity being given to the defence. The men have been booked under charges including sections of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.
The seven men were arrested in January from various places, including Kalyan, Vikhroli and Ghatkopar. The ATS claims the men, some of whom who were working as labourers and members of trade unions, had alleed links with the organisation. ENS
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Yes, it’s still August, but that doesn’t mean you can’t excited for hockey season!
The best way to prep for the upcoming season is to check out which games you want to go to, and buy your tickets.
Lucky for you, those tickets can be yours next week!
Single-day tickets for Blackhawks’ home games at the United Center go on-sale next Monday, August 21st!
Hockey season is coming. Single-game tickets for regular-season home games at the United Center will go on sale on Monday, Aug. 21! pic.twitter.com/HKoaU8SEoP — Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) August 14, 2017
If you were outside during your lunch break today (Monday, August 14), you may have seen this around town:
Stop No. 2! Have you seen us yet? pic.twitter.com/sPBVHWPLkF — Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) August 14, 2017
On to the next stop! pic.twitter.com/9CaFeHXvfY — Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) August 14, 2017
Who got free Blackhawks goodies today??
LONDON, April 12 (IFR) - Saudi Arabia has cut pricing by 10bp on both tranches of its debut US dollar sukuk offering, according to leads.
The sovereign has announced guidance of 105bp area over mid-swaps for the five-year note and 145bp area for the 10-year.
That compares with initial marketing levels of plus 115bp area and plus 155bp area.
The combined order books are over US$25bn.
The deal will be priced later today.
Citi, HSBC (B&D) and JP Morgan are global coordinators. They are joined as leads by BNP Paribas, Deutsche Bank and NCB Capital.
The 144A/Reg S deal will be rated A1 by Moody's and A+ by Fitch.
(Reporting by Sudip Roy, editing by Julian Baker)
NAIROBI (Reuters) - Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga urged supporters to stay away from work on Monday and accused the government of having planned to rig elections and murder his supporters.
"(The) Jubilee (party) have spilt the blood of innocent people. Tomorrow there is no work," Odinga told a crowd of around 4,000 cheering supporters in Kibera, Nairobi's biggest slum.
He was speaking after anger erupted in Kenya following President Uhuru Kenyatta's re-election last week.
Kim Jong-nam, seen here upon his deportation from Japan in May 2001, said several times over the years that he had no interest in leading North Korea. Malaysian police on Wednesday detained a woman holding Vietnam travel papers and are looking for a "few" other foreign suspects in connection with the assassination of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's estranged half-brother, police said.
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City MP Iain Stewart is urging the government to introduce a law to curb pavement parking on behalf of visually impaired people in MK.
He is endorsing a campaign by Guide Dogs charity to make pavement parking an offence.
He said: “Nobody should be forced to brave traffic by cars parked on the pavement. Blind and particularly sighted people should be able to walk the streets without fear.”
Research by Guide Dogs shows 54 per cent of UK drivers admit to parking on the pavement, with more than a quarter of them doing so a few times a month or more.
More than half of these do think about the impact upon people with sight loss, but park there anyway.
Such parking also has a huge impact on parents with buggies and wheelchair users.
A Minnesota man convicted of entering a motel room and having sex with a woman while she slept with her boyfriend was sentenced to four years in prison Friday, according on online Portage County court records. A jury convicted John M. Reid, 42, of Brooklyn Park of second-degree sexual assault of an unconscious person following a two-day trial in February.
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When Joe Trudeau — sorry, "Justin Trudeau" — visited the White House recently, he made everyone swoon, especially the president's daughter.
Trevor Noah can empathize. As he explained on The Daily Show, Ivanka is forced to look at men all day who he describes as trolls — or alternatively, "alt-handsome."
"She looks like she’s considering dressing up as a Syrian refugee just so Canada will take her in, like, ‘Let me in, Justin!"
Noah may not agree with any of her politics or anything she's done in the past day/year, but this he gets.
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Details of alleged affair between Pritchard and wife of Thomas
This is what the court has heard about the alleged affair between the defendant’s wife and Drew Pritchard.
Roughly two years ago Amanda Thomas and Drew Pritchard broke off an affair. Mr Pritchard said it would be made public.
Mrs Thomas received messages from Mr Pritchard’s “other women” blaming her for a breakdown in their relationships.
Mrs Thomas chose to tell her husband about the affair and two agreed to stay together.
Their son and Mr Pritchard’s son were good friends, who did not know about affair.
In April this year Mr Pritchard text Mrs Thomas.
The text message effectively called Mr Thomas, the defendant, a coward.
AFTER WEEKS OF CLIMBING PRICES AT THE PUMP, RELIEF FOR DRIVERS COULD SOON BE ON THE WAY. DARRELL MOODY HAS THE DETAILS…
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SENIOR PETROLEUM ANALYST DAN McTEAGUE WITH GAS BUDDY SAYS THERE MAY BE A BREAK IN THAT CYCLE…THAT IS IF THE OIL MARKET CONTINUES TO CORRECT ITSELF…
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ACCORDING TO TRIPLE A, THE AVERAGE GAS PRICE IN FARMVILLE IS 2-65 PER GALLON.
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Nudity is generally no big thing in Iceland. Shutterstock/ Maridav
A few weeks ago, I visited Iceland. While I knew the country would be beautiful, I also learned on my trip that Iceland is full of friendly, welcoming people. And despite the fact that I was there alone, I never felt unsafe or uncomfortable.
You probably already know some of the more notable differences between life in Iceland and life in the United States, like the amount of sunshine there is (the longest day in December is five hours of sunlight, but in the summer there can be up to 21 hours of sunlight), the money (Iceland has their own currency), and the food (Iceland is known for their eclectic dishes, like whale and shark).
There are smaller, less well-known differences as well, some of which could affect your trip. So if you plan on going to Iceland, they are definitely worth being aware of. Below are a few of the surprising cultural differences between the two countries:
FORMER Leeds United star Robbie Rogers has announced that he is to marry his boyfriend.
Rogers and his partner Greg Berlanti, a TV producer, announced their engagement in an Instagram post.
Rogers wrote in the post: "Thank you to everyone before us that made this moment possible... I feel extremely lucky and blessed to end 2016 engaged to the love of my life. ❤ Happy New Year!"
Rogers came out as gay in 2013, while announcing his retirement from professional football – but he has since come out of retirement and now plays for LA Galaxy.
New Delhi: Automaker Ford India on Monday said it will increase prices of its models by up to 4 percent from January to partially offset the impact of rising input costs.
"The price increase is necessary due to several external factors, such as frequent fluctuations in commodity prices and rising input and freight costs," Ford India Executive Director-Marketing, Sales and Service, Vinay Raina said in a statement.
The company has tried to minimise the impact on its customers by absorbing a large part of these incremental costs and capping the price hike to 4 percent, Raina added.
The company said the price hike would apply to all Ford products, including the recently launched new Ford EcoSport.
"From an introductory price of Rs 7,31,200, Ford EcoSport is expected to see revision of up to Rs 30,000 across variants," it added.
Ford currently sells a range of models, from hatchback Figo with price starting at Rs 4.8 lakh to iconic sports car Mustang priced at Rs 71.62 lakh (all prices ex-showroom Delhi).
United Hatzalah and Magen David Adom medics confirmed the death of a baby in Bnei Brak in central Israel who lost consciousness.
Zeev Tepper, ambulance driver for United Hatzalah related, "When we arrived at the scene about a minute after getting the call, they brought to the ambulance a baby of about a year-and-a-half who had lost consciousness while in the care of a babysitter."
"We administered advanced resuscitation techniques and afterward, when an intensive care vehicle did not come, we evacuated the baby to Maayanei Yeshua Hospital in Bnei Brak where doctors continued working to save his life but, unfortunately, they were forced to confirm his death."
Victor Pugatschew was the overall wine photographer of the year with a picture made in the Champagne region of France, showing chardonnay being pressed and spinning down into the tanks below.
The combination of early winter cold, followed by milder temperatures and strong winds has put Lake Superior's ice on the move.
The video above shows the thin ice on Lake Superior streaming past a web camera. The web camera video is courtesy Lentic Environmental Services and Scott Holman.
John Lenters of Lentic Environmental says the ice was going up and down on three foot to six foot swells. Due to 40 to 45 mph winds breaking up the ice, the ice was moving quickly and heading toward Harvey and Au Train.
HONG KONG (AP) - A monthly survey shows Chinese factory activity has risen to an eight-month high, in a positive sign for the world's No. 2 economy.
The official purchasing managers' index released Thursday rose to 51.9 in May from 51.4 the previous month.
Readings above 50 indicate expansion, while those below that figure indicate contraction on the index's 100-point scale.
The China Federation of Logistics & Purchasing's survey found that production, new export orders and overall new orders all increased from the previous month, indicating an uptick in demand.
The latest figures come despite continued tensions between China and the U.S. over the trading relationship between the world's two biggest economies.
Activity in China's increasingly important services sector also expanded. The group's non-manufacturing PMI rose to 54.9 for the month from 54.8 previously.
Barrick says it's done selling assets to cut debt as focus shifts to growth
Barrick Gold Corp said on Monday it was done selling assets to cut debt and would instead use funds from future sales for growth or to pay dividends, as it looks set to lose its rank as the world's biggest gold producer due to declining production.
Toronto-based Barrick, which reported better-than-expected adjusted earnings, said its focus would increasingly be on growth from its own projects and operations in Nevada and the Dominican Republic.
The miner also said it had suspended work on a prefeasibility study on its massive Pascua-Lama gold and silver project in the Andes Mountains, which does not meet its investment criteria.
"Barrick will continue to evaluate opportunities to de-risk the project while maintaining Pascua-Lama as an option for development in the future if economics improve, and related risks can be mitigated," Barrick said in a statement.
This week features multiple shots of cold air but no widespread rain or snow chances!
This morning, watch out for icy roads in the mountains but Upstate roads should be fine. Temperature climbs into the 45-55 degree range later today with a sunny sky.
A cold front moves through on Tuesday, bringing a chance of scattered snow showers to the mountains. Up to an inch or two of accumulation is possible in spots.
Expect a COLD start to Wednesday with temperature in the teens across the mountains and mid 20s for the Upstate. Afternoon temperature will range from the upper 30s to mid 40s.
The rest of the week into Saturday stays mostly dry and seasonably cool, but some rain could arrive by Sunday as another system approaches.
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Edinburgh Festival Fringe: Nathan Cassidy’s day job (or rather, his other night job) as a comedian is easy to deduce from this hour: certain sections of the script seem like the extended riffs of a stand-up set, and he sows the seeds for future call-backs handfuls at a time.
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For this theatrical endeavour, he employs a few more techniques – a playing card visual motif, at least one grand emotional reveal – but, like the self-referential title, it feels calculated and cynical, and lacks substance.
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Monia L. Hackler, 71, passed away July 1, 2018 at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center.
Visitation will be 10am-11am Tuesday at Pine Bluff Baptist Church. Services will be 11am Tuesday at Pine Bluff Baptist Church with burial at Pine Bluff Cemetery. Stringer Family Funeral Services in Crystal Springs is handling arrangements.
Mrs. Hackler was a native of Vicksburg.
She is survived by her husband, Edward L. Hackler; children, Randy Lysons Hackler and Timothy Mark Hackler, Sr.; brothers and sister, Harold Strong, Larry Strong, and Judy Thornton; grandchildren, Timothy Mark Hackler, Jr., Brandon Hackler, Tiffany Gilbert, Alex Hackler, and Summer Hackler; great grandchildren, Catelee McCombs, Zachary McCombs, Wyatt McCombs, Aston Gilbert, Everett Gilbert, and Denise Hackler.
Former Manchester United captain, Gary Neville, has said Jose Mourinho’s current team is “one world-class winger” short of being “a complete squad”.
The Red Devils have invested well over £100million on fresh faces this summer, with Victor Lindelof, Romelu Lukaku and Nemanja Matic arriving at Old Trafford this summer.
At the end of last season, Mourinho stated that he wanted four additions before the next campaign.
Inter Milan winger, Ivan Perisic, continues to be heavily linked with a move to United and Neville appears to consider him the final piece of the jigsaw.
“Is [Marcus] Rashford a wide player – not really?
“That is where United could get one world-class winger and it would be a complete squad.
“They have to challenge this year.
“Last season was not good enough and it was a big under performance from the players,” he told SkySports.
Mourinho’s men began the new season with a thumping 4-0 win over West Ham on Sunday and travel to Swansea this Saturday.
KREAMER – Those who travel on Route 522 in Kreamer will be traveling on a temporary bridge and roadway beginning on Tuesday. PennDOT is working to replace the bridge over Middle Creek and the temporary bridge and roadway will be used for several months.
The old bridge will be demolished and a new concrete bridge will be constructed. The replacement project is $4.3-million and should be finished in November of this year. In the spring of 2018, the final paving work will be done on the bridge. (Ali Stevens)
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Taylor Swift has kept a relatively low profile while her sixth studio album Reputation tops the charts and her fans gobble up a holiday helping of confessional new music. Over the weekend, however, Swift made an exception by performing at the Jingle Bell Ball in London.
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Her headlining set included a combination of hits from 1989 and Reputation including “Blank Space” and “Shake It Off” from the former. From the latter, Taylor performed “Gorgeous,” “Look What You Made Me Do” and “…Ready For It?” For good measure, Swift threw in a solo rendition of her duet with Zayn Malik: “I Don’t Wanna Live Forever.”
The performance followed almost a month after her November 11 appearance on Saturday Night Live. Other acts at the Jingle Bell Ball included Ed Sheeran and Liam Payne.
Watch Taylor perform “Ready For It,” “Gorgeous” and “Look What You Made Me Do” below:
Sunday at Palatine Park, the first ever Kids Arts Day was held.
The event exposed the young participants to a variety of art forms.
Several vendors were set up offering art projects such as pottery, painting and face painting.
Main Street Yoga offered a special kids yoga class.
The afternoon was filled with entertainment from the Motown Strutters, Steel Drums by the Dunns and the Road Dogs.
"The arts are so important to the children and just to kind of expose our community to how many arts related activities and businesses we have here in Fairmont. And just a chance for them to be able to try it for free is just a great opportunity for them," said Leigh Anne Bolyard, organizer.
This event was sponsored by Fairmont State University Academy for the Arts.
A broken valve has left dozens of homes in Manoa without water.
The Board of Water Supply says a hydrant was reportedly broken on Woodlawn Drive Monday morning.
As crews worked on repairs, a valve blew, forcing them to shut off the water to roughly 50 homes.
One lane remains closed at Alani Drive and crews are expected to work through the night.
Water wagons are stationed on Woodlawn Drive, Alani Drive, and Akaka Place.
Do not allow yourself to be intimidated by those who like to throw their weight around. With Mars and Pluto strong this weekend it’s inevitable they will try to make life difficult for you. Stay calm, smile sweetly and carry on as before.
The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (HAWKS) arrested a Major General on corruption charges on Sunday, 13 August 2017.
Following a lengthy joint investigation between the Hawks and Crime Intelligence into alleged corrupt activities, Major General Thuto Gaokgakwe Phefo (55) the Provincial Head of Legal Services in the Northern Cape, made a brief appearance in the Kimberley Magistrate’s Court and was granted R4000 bail.
He is expected to appear at the same court on 13 September 2017 pending further investigations.
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Thirteen Chinese fishermen died after their boat collided with a Hong Kong oil tanker in international waters off Japan, state media Xinhua reported on Friday, citing sources at China's consulate in Osaka.
Three people were found alive after Thursday's collision. It was not known if there was any damage to the tanker or what caused the accident.
The two vessels collided 400 km (240 miles) north of the Oki Islands in the Sea of Japan, also known as the East Sea, east of North Korea, state media reported.
The identities of the victims have not yet been confirmed, Xinhua reported.
The 290-tonne Chinese fishing vessel Lurong Yuanyu 378 had 16 people on board, according to the South China Morning Post.
All 21 crew members aboard the 63,294-tonne Hong Kong ship, Bright Oil Lucky, were safe, it said.
Reporting by Josephine Mason and Stella Qiu
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Joseph Calleja.
Tenor Joseph Calleja has been named one of the world's top 10 male opera voices by French newspaper Le Figaro.
Mr Calleja joined operatic voices such as Vittorio Grigolo and Francesco Meli on the list of male voices to listen out for.
The 39-year-old tenor has performed with many of the world's most famous opera companies and the USA's National Public Radio has described him as "arguably today's finest lyrical tenor".
Apart from his opera performances, the Maltese tenor performs extensively at several summer festivals, as well as during an annual open-air concert held at the granaries in Floriana.
This year's Joseph Calleja concert will be held on August 19.
Australia reported another excellent jobs report: no less than 42K jobs were gained in May, far better than 9.7K predicted. In addition, the figure for April was revised up from 37.4K originally reported to 46.1K. Australia’s unemployment rate dropped from 5.7% to 5.5% beating expectations to remain unchanged. The drop in the jobless rate comes […] The post AUD/USD struggles with high resistance after gaining 42K jobs appeared first on Forex Crunch.
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FOR years, US cable operators got rich by offering fat "bundles" of hundreds of channels and raising prices regularly for television consumers.
Now the "skinny bundle" is disrupting that model with Internet-delivered packages offering live and on-demand programmes.
A 21-year-old Cincinnati, Ohio, man was bound over for trial Wednesday in the alleged murder of 20-year-old Fort Collins resident Devon Smeltz, whose bullet-riddled body was found along U.S. 34 in September 2016.
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TIRANA, Albania — Albanian authorities say an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.1 has struck off western Albania. No injuries or damage has been reported so far.
The Institute of GeoSciences, Energy, Water and Environment on Wednesday reported that the quake occurred at 0901 GMT (1101 local time) around 18 kilometers (11 miles) underground near Lalesi Bay, a spot frequented by tourists some 30 kilometers (18 miles) west of the capital, Tirana.
The tremor was strongly felt in Tirana.
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There’s been a great deal of talk in the legislature about protecting South Dakotans from out-of-state ideas these past two years around the t…
Verratti and Neymar have spent the past eight months together at the Parc des Princes after the Brazilian completed a £200m move from Barcelona.
And they are among the world’s most coveted players, with top clubs ready to jump at the chance to sign them if they become available.
Verratti has been linked with the likes of Barcelona, Real Madrid, Manchester United and Juventus as they look to strengthen their squad.
Neymar, meanwhile, has been talked up as a potential target for Barcelona, Real and United amid claims he is unhappy with life at PSG.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigations says a driver was fatally shot after pulling a gun on officers in northwest Georgia.
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Mount Kato is trying to get kids on the slope this week.
Now through Sunday, December 17, kids 12 and under can get lift tickets for free.
Rental equipment is also half price, and so are lessons for first-time skiers.
The week is an opportunity for kids to learn to ski and snowboard at a young age.
"What do we do here in Minnesota, well there are a lot of options, but coming to ski and snowboard it's a great option," General Manager John Nelson said. "It keeps them busy and gets them out of the house."
Group lessons will be offered weekdays at 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 6:00p.m. and Saturday and Sunday at 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 5:30
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Mount Kato is open Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
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No one believed it would happen. No one believed it could be pulled off. Now, the craziest superfight in the history of combat sports is going down August 26th. This comes right after the news that Mayweather Promotions was working towards an event at the MGM Grand, which has not officially been finalized as the venue for the megafight. The Nevada State Athletic Commission had just approved the event, and signed off on the (then) potential Mayweather/McGregor bout earlier today. A few hours later, and we have one of the biggest fights in the history of the world.
Mayweather said he’d make an announcement on social media if this were really happening, but so far, he’s been quiet. Both fighters, in fact, have been their usual selves on Twitter and Instagram. Here’s Conor hinting at the fight, while “Money” does his thing:
Just tell us the ruleset. pic.twitter.com/Ucvf7sdWE1 — Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) June 13, 2017
Now, the big questions that definitely need answering:
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says he's "ashamed" that this country failed to help Puerto Rico recover faster from last year's hurricane.
The Democrat made the remarks Saturday during a rally in the Bronx with Puerto Rico's Gov. Ricardo Rossello.
The New York governor wants more government money to be allocated to fund the island's recovery. Cuomo says Trump administration officials showed what he called "disrespect" toward the people of Puerto Rico for not helping out more after Hurricane Maria, which left much of the island without electricity.
Politicians at Saturday's rally included U.S. Rep. Jose Serrano, who noted that Puerto Ricans didn't need Trump to toss paper towels at people in need last October at a hurricane relief centre in the capital of San Juan.
Page Chamber of Commerce held their monthly mixer last night at the Page Library. Local business owners came together to share ideas, network and talk about upcoming events, fundraisers and opportunities. Page City Council member Levi Tappan chose the moment after the meeting to make the impromptu announcement that he plans to run for the Mayor seat. A total of five council member’s terms expire this year including the Mayor.
The Page native says in the five years he’s been on the Council he’s especially proud of his work getting the new playground equipment for Golliard Park.
The Libertarian Councilman is also a sonographer at Banner Health Hospital. Tappan says his platform for Mayor will focus on family and collaboration.
The Weston High girls track and field team improved its record to 5-0 by sweeping three opponents on Monday at home.
The Trojans scored wins over Pomperaug, 80-70; New Milford, 91-62; and Joel Barlow, 88-52.
Elise Russell and Hannah Greene were double winners for Weston. Greene took first in the triple jump (32’10”) and high jump (4’10”) and Russell was the winner in the long jump (15’10”) and pole vault (9’6).
Other first-place finishes were turned in by Kathleen Murphy in the 1600 meters (5:38.9) and Ava Zielinski in the 800 meters (2:22.9).
The Trojans also swept the three relays.
Barlow was led by double winner Alyson Tomaszewski, who was first in both the 100 meters (13.0) and 200 meters (26.9). Gwen Mars took first in the shot put (32’3”) and Hannah Ceva was the winner in the 400 meters (60.6).
Darcy Cook won two events for New Milford, the 100m hurdles (16.3) and 300m hurdles (47.5). Emily Prizio was first in the javelin (94’6”).
For Pomperaug, Katherine Wiser took first in the 3200 meters (11:17.2).
Allison Beckwith is a true scholar-athlete. She is a three sport contestant as a member of volleyball in the fall, basketball in the winter and softball in the spring sports seasons.
Beckwith has participated in volleyball for the 2017 year and has been a stand-out for the Oxford Blackhawks with a statline of 19 assists, 19 kills, eight aces and seven digs to highlight some of her better performances this season.
Beckwiths first to performance came in the match against Sidney on September. Allison led the team with one ace, two kills and seven digs. More recent, in a game against the Storm of Unadilla Valley, Beckwiths showing included nine assists and 14 kills.
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Fire/rescue crews responded to a 2:39 a.m. alarm Monday (Aug 14) to the Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut processing plant in Keaau for a structure fire.
Smoke and flames were visible from Mamalahoa Highway (Route 11) and Macadamia Nut Drive in Keaau as fire crews arrived on scene. Firefighters found a 20-by-30 foot structure engulfed in flames. A security guard said the structure was a Macadamia Nut husk dryer.
The fire was under control at 3:13 a.m. and fire dispatch reports the fire out at 7:45 a.m. Putting out the fire was difficult due to the amount of macadamia nut husk mulch burning and getting access to the burning material.
The structure was destroyed at an estimated loss of $105,000. There were no injuries reported and the cause of the fire is under investigation.
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Ousted Secretary of State Rex Tillerson says he's praying for America in a message sent to U.S. embassies and consulates three days after President Trump fired him.
Officers in Beaverton are looking for a man who they said crashed a stolen pickup truck and ran from the scene early Monday morning.
At 2:58 a.m., police attempted to make a traffic stop after spotting a reckless driver in a Ford F350 on Southwest 91st Avenue. The officers were assisting the Washington County Sheriff's Office with a car prowler.
The Ford took off and did not have any lights on. Beaverton police said the officers did not pursue the truck, but found it crashed on Southwest Humphrey Boulevard shortly after the man drove away.
Officers said the man fled the scene on foot and found the truck was stolen.
A K-9 search was launched to track the suspect but he was not located.
Police described the suspect as a white man in his 30s and are following up on leads found inside the truck.
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Nokia is introducing the Model 7950, a petabit-class router aimed at the core routing market to help it win new customers such as Facebook and Google. A petabit is capable of transmitting 5,000 two-hour-long high-definition videos every second.
For edge network customers, Nokia is introducing its 7750 router, offering the highest traffic capacity on the market.
The Nokia 7750 can deliver speeds of up to 4.8 terabits per slot, compared with Juniper's 3 terabit edge router speeds, which had been the industry's fastest. A terabit can transfer a high-definition Netflix TV episode in one second.
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Land-locked Bolivia is calling on the International Court of Justice to order Chile to enter negotiations over granting Bolivia access to the Pacific Ocean.
Bolivia lost its only seacoast to Chile in a war from 1879 to 1883. It’s been demanding access to the Pacific Ocean for generations and accuses Chile of reneging on pledges to negotiate.
Former Bolivian President Eduardo Rodriguez Veltze told judges Monday: “Restoring Bolivia’s sovereign access to the sea would make a small difference to Chile, but it would transform the destiny of Bolivia.”
Chile argues that its border with Bolivia has been settled in a treaty. Its lawyers will present their case later this week.
The court’s rulings are final and binding. Judges will likely take months to issue a decision.
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Valencia is not in the lineup against Philadelphia on Wednesday, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports.
With the Orioles playing in a National League park, he will remain on the bench as Mark Trumbo gets another start in the outfield. Across 58 games this year, Valencia is hitting .275 with a .793 OPS. Look for him to continue seeing regular time in right field once the club returns to American League contests.
NEW YORK, March 18 (Reuters) - Apple Inc. is for the first time creating its own device displays, according to a Bloomberg News report on
Apple has been using a secret California facility to make a small number of the screens for testing, Bloomberg said, citing people familiar with the situation.
The company is making a major investment in the development of next-generation MicroLED screens, according to the report. (Reporting by Lawrence Delevingne; Editing by Sandra Maler)
Meth lab busted right across the street from Lake area school
A drug investigation conducted by the Lake Ozark Police Department and the Mid-Missouri Drug Task Force on Wednesday uncovered a meth lab across the street from a school.
Police Chief Gary Launderville tells our news partner .. ABC – 17 .. a search warrant was served at a home in the 1300 block of School Road, with help from the Miller County Sheriff’s Office.
Once inside the home, officers found meth, drug paraphernalia, instruments for manufacturing meth and items used to distribute drugs. A meth lab was also found on the property, less than 200 feet from Osage Heritage Elementary School.
Steven Little, 42, was arrested and accused of distributing meth and manufacturing a controlled substance near a school.
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A dog was pulled to safety after falling through ice on a canal in Yorkshire.
Buddy, described as a seven-month-old raccoon dog, became stranded on part of the Leeds Liverpool Canal in Skipton which had iced over as temperatures plummeted.
But at about 2pm today, he feel through the ice and was trapped in the water.
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service were called to the scene, and managed to rescue the dog.
Firefighters used polls to pull him out of the water, a spokesperson for the service said.
They said the dog was "cold, but unharmed".
The frozen canal, Skipton. Picture: North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service, Twitter.
It was returned to its owner.
Raccoon dogs are native to East Asia and while they look similar to raccoons, they are a small species of canine.
(BLOOMBERG) — Attorney General Jeff Sessions has decided against recusing himself from the investigation into President Donald Trump’s personal lawyer, Michael Cohen, but will consider stepping back from specific questions tied to the probe, according to a person familiar with the matter.
By contrast, Sessions recused himself from the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election that’s now led by Special Counsel Robert Mueller, a decision that angered Trump and left Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein in charge of the inquiry.
Sessions, who was a top adviser to Trump’s presidential campaign, announced in March 2017 that he had decided he should steer clear of “any matters arising from the campaigns” for president. Trump has called Sessions weak for doing so and said he never would have named him as attorney general had he known the recusal would follow.
Actress Uma Thurman has accused embattled Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein of forcing himself upon her sexually and director Quentin Tarantino of making her perform a dangerous car stunt that injured her.
Thurman is quoted in The New York Times on Saturday as saying Weinstein attacked her in London. She says he pushed her down and tried to shove himself on her and expose himself.
Weinstein’s representatives say he acknowledges making an “awkward pass” but denies physical assault.
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Thurman says when she expressed fear about driving a possibly faulty car in Tarantino’s “Kill Bill: Vol. 1” he insisted.
Video shows Thurman crashing into a tree. She says she left a hospital in a neck brace with damaged knees and a concussion.
Tarantino hasn’t responded to a request for comment.
GLEN RIDGE, NJ – The Glen Ridge High School girls’ varsity lacrosse team defeated West Essex and Pope John to extend their winning streak to three and improve to a 6-1 record.
Gretchen Gilmore scored six goals and Colleen Grady had four goals and three assists to lead the Ridgers to a 18-8 win over West Essex on April 13 at Watsessing Park.
Galen Lew had four goals and one assist; Juliann Lisovicz added one goal and one assist; Jennifer Lisovicz and Charlotte each had one assist and Lily Kinley had five saves.
Grady scored five goals and Claire McMaon had four goals in the 20-8 win over Pope John on April 15 at Watsessing Park. Gilmore and Lew each had three goals and one assists; Madison Grady had a goal and an assist and Charlotte Smith and Maggie Smith each had a goal. Kinley made four saves.
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The driver of the van involved in the crash was taken into an ambulance on a stretcher.
Emergency responders direct traffic as Vernon Fire Rescue captain Dan Walker investigates the scene of a three-vehicle accident on Alexis Park Drive shortly before 11 a.m. Wednesday. (Parker Crook/Morning Star)
A three-vehicle crash in the 4100 block of Alexis Park Drive left one woman injured Wednesday morning.
The driver of the van involved in the crash was taken into an ambulance on a stretcher, but she was able to stand.
VFRS captain Dan Walker confirmed on the scene that it was a three-vehicle incident.
“There’s quite a bit of damage. She got hit pretty hard,” Walker said.
Expect traffic delays in the area, as flow has been reduced to a single lane.
Ellington had three carries for six yards and caught one of two targets for an additional 16 yards in Sunday's 26-16 loss to the 49ers.
With Alfred Blue (concussion) inactive, Ellington moved up to second on the depth chart, but a banged-up offensive line with guys playing out of position was unable to create running room for either Ellington or starter Lamar Miller. With Houston running backs averaging less than three yards per carry (20 carries, 59 yards), the game plan shifted to the pass. Ellington's status for Week 15 against the Jaguars depends on Blue's recovery.
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Supermarkets have been forced to hike prices this year due to the rising cost of imported goods, but some have been passing on the costs more than others.
Analysis by UBS has found that shoppers at Sainsbury's and Waitrose have been hit with the biggest price rises so far.
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In July, UBS' grocery basket was 3.8 per cent more expensive year-on-year, up from two per cent in June. On a three-month basis, inflation was at 2.5 per cent.
Inflation at Asda, Sainsbury's and Waitrose was higher than the average, standing at 2.9 per cent, 3.2 per cent and 3.6 per cent respectively.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — One of the nation’s largest online charter schools says it will close within four months, in the middle of the school year, if Ohio’s efforts to recoup $60 million or more in disputed funding aren’t halted.
In a new court filing, attorneys for the Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow say the closure would affect almost 12,000 students and eliminate 800 jobs. ECOT’s lawyers are asking the Ohio Supreme Court to block the state from clawing back funding until the case is settled, or to expedite hearing the case before the potential closure.
ECOT is challenging how the Ohio Department of Education tallied student logins to determine that ECOT should repay $60 million from 2015-16.
The state says ECOT could owe nearly $20 million more from 2016-17, though ECOT can appeal that finding.
At 8 a.m. Saturday, March 24 in the parking lot across the street from O’Fallon City Hall, students, community members and leaders will take to the streets for school safety. The march is being organized by the O'Fallon chapter of March For Our Lives.
SULLIVAN Ind. (WTHI) - The City of Sullivan is working with homeowners to spruce up its sidewalks. That's by continuing the Paths to Progress program this summer.
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The program has been in place for the last five years and has helped around 120 homeowners.
How it works, is the City covers old sidewalk removal, forming, pouring, and finishing of a new walkway. Homeowners only have to cover the cost of the concrete and base material.
Sullivan Mayor Clint Lamb says the program saves nearly 80% of the cost for the property owner. He says it helps with city's curb appeal, walkability, and overall health of residents.
All city residents can sign up by contacting the Mayor's Office at 812-268-5464.
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Batavia man faces 18 years in prison for sexually assaulting child
A west suburban man convicted of sexually assaulting a young child he knew faces a minimum of 18 years in prison.
Joel Becerril, 37, sexually assaulted the child between 2006 and 2010, according to the Kane County state’s attorney office. The victim was younger than 13.
Associate Judge Linda Abrahamson convicted Becerril of three counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child, and two counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse last Wednesday, prosecutors said. The verdict followed a bench trial that ended June 26.
“This defendant’s family pressured the victim to try to silence her,” State’s Attorney Joe McMahon said in a statement. “But when a child discloses sexual abuse, we will always listen, and we will always pursue justice and accountability.”
Becerril, a Batavia resident, will be sentenced Oct. 4, and must register for life as a sexual offender.
He had been free on a $15,000 bond, which was revoked upon conviction.
SEDGWICK COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal hit and run accident and have made an arrest.
Just before 9:30 p.m. Monday, first police responded to report of an injury accident in the 5200 Block of East Kellogg in Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson.
Investigators determined that an eastbound BMW 3-series struck a 22-year-old man in the roadway. The victim, a known homeless man in that area, died of his injuries, according to Davidson.
The driver of the BMW fled the scene. At 2:30 a.m. Tuesday a 20-year-old man contacted offices at the Wichita Patrol East substation, according to Davidson. Officers determined he was involved in the fatal accident and was booked him on requested charges of felony hit and run and driving with a revoked license, according to Davidson.
Police have not located the BMW with front end damage involved in the crash. Anyone with information on the incident or who sees the car is asked to contact Wichita Police.
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The Zac Brown Band will return this fall for its third appearance at the Darling’s Waterfront Pavilion in Bangor.
The band will perform in Bangor as part of its Down The Rabbit Hole Live tour on Friday, Sept. 28. Tickets for the concert go on sale via Ticketmaster on Friday, April 27. Tickets start at $40.75.
Blending rock n’ roll with country, the Zac Brown Band has cross-genre appeal, working with everything from Sara Bareilles to Dave Grohl. The band’s latest album, “Welcome Home,” came out in 2017, To date, the group has sold more than 25 million singles and eight million albums, and has been nominated for three Grammy Awards.
Other country shows at the Darling’s Waterfront Pavilion include Jason Aldean on May 27, the Southern Uprising Tour on July 7, Keith Urban on Aug. 5 and Kenny Chesney on Aug. 16.
The all-female Les Amazones d’Afrique have a message about the often painfully unfair status of women in their home countries of West Africa. Language barriers will limit the reach of their words, but not their music. One of the more successful Afrobeat recordings of recent years, République Amazone features razor-sharp production that honors African choral traditions while plugging the rousing harmonies into snappy beats, funky guitar licks and, at times, even an echo of the Middle East brought long ago to the African coast by Arab traders.
This is in response to Gary Tomassetti’s Aug. 11 letter attacking the public-sector labor force and its unions, “Malloy, Democrats see to it that unions reign in Connecticut.” Union wages and benefits are not the cause of state budget shortfalls….
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Snell (0-2) allowed four runs -- just one earned -- on seven hits and two walks while striking out five batters during Monday's loss to the Red Sox.
Some poor luck spoiled Snell's outing Monday. Brad Miller botched what should have been the third out of the second inning, and then the Red Sox tacked on three runs before Snell struck out Xander Bogaerts to end the frame. With a 2.76 ERA and 13 strikeouts through 16.1 innings, the sophomore is off to an admirable start. He'll look to pick up his first win of the season in a tough home matchup against Houston on Saturday.
Kellogg Gobbles Up Protein Bar Maker RXBAR In $600M Deal
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 6:30 PM EDT) -- Kellogg Co. will bag protein bar maker Chicago Bar Co. LLC in a deal worth $600 million including tax benefits, the cereal giant said Friday.
The bar company, which does business under the name of its "clean food" RXBARs, will operate as an independent property but will leverage Kellogg's resources and reach in its favor, the announcement said.
"We carefully considered who the right partner would be for RXBAR's future," the company's CEO and co-founder Peter Rahal said in the statement. "We have always been committed...
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AGUANGA – A brush fire that broke out today alongside state Route 79 in Aguanga scorched about three acres before crews got it under control.
The non-injury blaze was reported about 11:30 a.m., just east of state Route 371, according to the Riverside County Fire Department.
Crews were able to fully contain the flames within a half-hour. No homes or other structures were damaged.
The cause of the fire was under investigation.
An eyewitness filmed a pedestrian bridge at Florida International University in Miami after it had collapsed onto a highway on March 15.
The Associated Press reported that “a new pedestrian bridge collapsed onto a highway at a Miami-area college Thursday, crushing at least five vehicles under massive slabs and killing several people, authorities said.”
Authoriities continue to investigate school threats in the Midlands
Authorities across the Midlands are continuing to look into threats made at local high schools.
Gomez is out of the lineup Monday against the Tigers.
There's nothing to suggest Gomez is receiving anything more than a maintenance day Monday after logging starts in 14 of the Rangers' past 15 contests. With the veteran taking a seat, Drew Robinson will pick up a start in center field in the series opener.
At about 4:32 p.m. on Feb. 1, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office responded to an SUV collision with a semi-truck on E. U.S. 10 near South Spruce Road […]
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California wildfire grows, but so does control over flames
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GUINDA, Calif. (AP) - Crews are making progress against a Northern California wildfire that threatens hundreds of buildings but say wind and dry vegetation could still fuel the blaze.
California officials said the fire in rural counties northwest of Sacramento was 25 percent contained as of Wednesday morning. That's up from 15 percent the previous day.
It has burned through 129 square miles after igniting Saturday. Some areas have been under evacuation orders for days.
It's among the massive wildfires burning in the Western United States and putting some Fourth of July plans on hold.
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Paula joined Brian Rossi at his restaurant Adelita's to talk about the 4th Annual Denver Taco Fest. Fifty restaurants will be serving tacos at the Taco Fest, and they'll have entertainment like Lucha Libre wrestling, chihuahua racing, live music, and more. Mexico in a Bottle, a group from San Francisco, is coming for the Tequila Expo to give people samples of top-quality tequilas.
Colorado's Best Deals offers two tickets to the Denver Taco Festival and Mexico in a Bottle for only $25. To learn more about the event, visit DenverTacoFestival.com
April 6 Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Myles Turner had 23 points and 12 rebounds to lead the Indiana Pacers to a 117-104 victory over the Orlando Magic on Sunday.
Paul George added 19 points for the Pacers (17-18), who have won two straight after a season-worst four-game losing streak last month.
Nikola Vucevic had 18 points and 11 rebounds while Jeff Green and Serge Ibaka each scored 17 points for the Magic (15-20).
Indiana went on a 6-0 spurt midway through the fourth quarter to pull away. Monta Ellis scored back-to-back baskets to put the Pacers ahead 101-82. Later, George made a 3-pointer to give Indiana a 108-88 lead with 4:48 to go.
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A black teenager has been arrested for assaulting a stranger allegedly for being white, police said Friday.
Devon Ahmad, 18, of Amityville, LI, was riding an elevator with a 65-year-old man at 257 W. 39th St. in the Garment District around 5:15 p.m. Thursday when he allegedly first began a verbal attack.
“White people suck. I hate white people. White people are the source of my problems,” said Ahmad, who is black, to the white man, according to cops.
When the elevator reached the ground floor and the doors opened, things turned physical. Ahmad punched the victim multiple times, causing swelling and bruising to the right side of his face, police said.
Ahmad was picked up a little while later at the commercial building. He was charged with assault as a hate crime.
The teenager was arrested previously for assault in December 2016. Several other arrests are now sealed, police said.
The victim was treated for his injuries at the scene.
ANN ARBOR, MI - Authorities have called off the search for a missing 35-year-old Ann Arbor man who jumped off a bridge into the Huron River near Argo Park on Wednesday morning.
The man was walking with a friend on a railroad bridge near Argo Dam some time before 6:18 a.m. Wednesday, May 30, when he jumped into the water, police said.
The man's friend saw him resurface, but quickly lost sight of him while walking across the bridge to meet him on the other side, police said.
The Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office Dive Team searched the area all morning and afternoon, but was unable to locate the man, sheriff's spokesman Derrick Jackson said.
The search was officially called off as of 4:30 p.m., Jackson said.
He said the nearby Barton Dam must pass additional water down the river, which will require the Argo Dam to open and could make the water unsafe for divers.
Ann Arbor police assisted the sheriff's office with the search.
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David Branch joins the show after his impressive knockout of Thiago Santos at UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Lee and discusses his game plan going into the fight, learning from his loss to Luke Rockhold, whether he'd move up to Light Heavyweight or not, Whittaker vs. Romero 2, and more. Later, "The Black Beast" Derrick Lewis calls in and talks about his UFC 226 bout with Francis Ngannou, making changes to his training, trash talking on social media, and a lot more. Plus, Jim and Matt discuss Matt's upcoming induction into the UFC Hall of Fame and break down all the action from Atlantic City from this past weekend.
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David on his gameplan vs. Thiago Santos, and Thiago trying to take away his movement
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Derrick on working on his overall game
Derrick on the possibility of getting in Francis Ngannou's head with trash talk
Douglas Smith was last seen on the 200 block of O Street. Sacramento Police Department
MUMBAI (Reuters) - Shares in India’s Canara Bank tumbled more than 5 percent on Tuesday morning after the country’s federal police filed charges against a former chairman of the state-run bank and others over allegations that the officials helped a company defraud the bank of about $10.5 million taken in loans over four years ago.
A rickshaw puller passes the Canara Bank branch in the old quarters of Delhi, India, September 6, 2017. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi
By 0405 GMT, shares in the bank were down 3.80 percent at 254.15 rupees after earlier falling to a low of 250 rupees.
The case is the latest in a string of bank frauds reported to authorities in the aftermath of a sprawling $2 billion fraud that was unearthed weeks ago at Punjab National Bank.
“Girls Trip” star Tiffany Haddish ended her sold-out, six-show run at Carolines on Broadway on Sunday by bringing another pioneering comic onstage: Whoopi Goldberg.
We hear Haddish — who grew up in foster care — introduced Goldberg as her “new mama.” EGOT winner Goldberg told the crowd: “Mark my words, she is going win an Oscar someday, because this bitch has earned it.”
Last month, Haddish was the first black female comedian to host “Saturday Night Live.” Her new book is “The Last Black Unicorn.”
The Latest on the search for two missing hikers at Grand Canyon National Park : A Tennessee school has identified a student as one of two hikers who were swept away while crossing a remote creek in Grand Canyon National Park. The McCallie School in Chattanooga released a statement Monday saying the missing hikers are eighth-grader Jackson Standefer and his step-grandmother.
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NEW YORK — McDonald’s says it has reached a settlement with a U.S. labour agency over a lawsuit that could have decided if the fast-food company should be liable for hiring, pay and other decisions made at its franchised restaurants.
The lawsuit, filed in 2016 by the National Labor Relations Board, contended that McDonald’s should be considered a “joint employer” with its franchises. But the settlement, if approved by a judge, would squash that.
NLRB did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
McDonald’s Corp., based in Oak Brook, Illinois, says the settlement is the first step toward ending “wasteful multi-year litigation.”
Becky McCabe and Jessa Gillaspie both had the same genius idea — propose to each other at the Memphis Zoo, the place they'd gone on their first date together. The resulting video is going viral because, well, it's sweet as hell, and I definitely have something in my eyes. And that something is tears BECAUSE I AM CRYING. I love love!
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Jessa posted the video of the dual proposals to Facebook with the caption, "💍💍👰🏻👰🏻 Becky McCabe and I got ENGAGED Friday night at Zoo Brew!!!!!!! I had no idea she planned to propose, and she had no idea I planned to propose to her! We were both so surprised!!!! We were surrounded by our friends and had the most amazing night. I am the luckiest girl in the world to be able to call her my fiancé. 👰🏻👰🏻💍💍 #TheMcBabes #MichelliaDesigns"
First, "#TheMcBabes" might be the best hashtag of all time, and secondly, HOW GREAT WAS THAT?! We should all be so lucky!
A million congrats to #TheMcBabes, and may a lifetime of adorable dual-moments await you!
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) A Fort Wayne Police detective has been placed on paid leave after being arrested on suspicion of drunken driving.
Det. Stacey Jenkins was arrested early Wednesday on misdemeanor charges of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated and Operating a Vehicle with an Alcohol Concentration Equivalent to at Least .08 but Less than .15, court records show.
Jenkins was to be formally arraigned Wednesday morning but the hearing was continued until June 21. His driving privileges were ordered suspended in the meantime and he was released on his own recognizance, according to court records.
Fort Wayne Police Chief Steve Reed said later Wednesday that Jenkins was placed on paid administrative leave until the city’s Board of Public Safety meets to determine the next course of action.
The Ziegenfelder Company is recalling three-thousand cases of popsicles because of a potential listeria contamination. The Wheeling-based popsicle maker is voluntarily recalling the Budget Saver Cherry Pineapple Monster Pops and the Sugar-Free Twin Pops, although there are no confirmed reports of anyone getting sick.
Pennsylvania authorities say a man has died of injuries he suffered from lighting himself on fire in his yard.
Firefighters in Latrobe were responding to a shed fire Saturday night when they discovered the man on fire nearby.
Fire Chief John Brasile says the 58-year-old man had left a suicide note on a door to his home, where he lived alone. He says the man was burned over about 80 percent of his body.
The medical examiner says the man died Monday morning of thermal inhalation injuries, and ruled the death a suicide.
Valkyria’s next rapacious eroge “Grim Reaper! -Karma Executioneress-” has pit poor magical girls against spiritual beings that possess inanimate objects, causing the luscious women to be violated by things like wine bottles and medical equipment – a rather strange concept but one that is likely original.
The story follows the lives of the “Grim Reaper Girls” as they pursue spiritual beings known as “Grim” who possess inanimate objects and rape women, with the visual novel unsurprisingly showcasing a multitude of forceful scenes that may or may not be less traumatizing than rape by an actual human.
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Virginia Union University graduates will hear from a famous actress while celebrating commencement on May 12.
Keisha Knight Pulliam, best known for her role as Rudy Huxtable on 'The Cosby Show,' will speak to the 333 graduates who will be awarded degrees during the ceremony on Hovey Field.
Pulliam became the youngest person ever to be nominated for an Emmy Award for the role of Rudy. She has also starred in several movies and other television shows, including 'Beauty Shop,' 'Madea Goes To Jail' and 'House of Payne.'
In addition to acting, Pulliam started the nonprofit "The Kamp Kizzy Foundation," a free mentorship camp for youth ages 11-16. She has received several awards for her service in the community.
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A representative for Ric Flair says the pro wrestling legend has been hospitalized and is dealing with some "tough medical issues."
Melinda Morris Zanoni confirmed a report on Saturday that the 68-year-old Flair had been hospitalized, and stated he was admitted for routine monitoring. Zanoni provided an update early Monday, asking for "prayers & positive energy" because Flair has "tough medical issues."
Former pro wrestler Mick Foley and wrestling executive Eric Bischoff are among those wishing Flair well on Twitter.
Known for his flamboyant outfits and "Nature Boy" nickname, Flair made his professional debut in 1972 and was inducted into the World Wrestling Entertainment Hall of Fame in 2008.
Elk haven't lived in the area for more than a century, so Thompson wanted to carbon date his find.
The results indicate there's a 70 percent chance it fell in the lake between 1440 and 1532.
The results come from a carbon dating lab in Florida.
Coal production in the USA hit a nearly 40 year low last year. However, according to the Energy Information Administration, demand and production are expected to increase in 2017. They predict production should increase by 3% this year, due to a surge in demand for electricity from coal fired power plants. A more modest 1% increase in production is predicted for 2018. While the election of President Trump is expected to have a positive effect on coal, the increase in demand is primarily market driven, and has little to do with policies enacted by the new administration. The predicted increase is tied to increasing natural gas prices, one of the main substitutes to coal fired electricity. The Energy Information Administration predicts that coal will account for 31% of the nation’s electricity consumption in 2017 and 2018.
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Ashwani Gujral of ashwanigujral.com told CNBC-TV18, "Cipla is a sell with a stoploss Rs 550 and target of Rs 515."
He further added, " BEML is a sell with a stoploss of Rs 1,025 and target of Rs 990. NIIT Technologies is a buy with a stoploss of Rs 885, target of Rs 1,010."
New law lets craft beer producers use removable lids
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A new state law backed by a suburban brewery allows craft beer producers to use packaged cans with removable lids.
Gov. Bruce Rauner recently signed the legislation introduced by State Rep. Peter Breen after calls by Noon Whistle Brewing in Lombard and other producers to sell their offerings in the cans.
The conventional pull-tab can leaves a small opening in the lid. But the pull tab on the cans approved by the law peels back the entire lid. Craft beer drinkers can savor more of the aroma of the suds through the 360-degree opening.
Paul Kreiner, co-owner of Noon Whistle Brewing off Roosevelt Road, thanked Breen and State Sen. Chris Nybo for their sponsorship of the bill.
"We believe this style of packaging creates a more favorable experience for our consumers, and we are excited to get some of our hop forward beers in these cans," Kreiner said in a statement.
Correctional officers throughout Delaware staged a “sick out” yesterday to show their mounting frustrations with the state for the lack of change after the riot at James T Vaughn. Several dozen officers participated in this day, though most reported for work as normal. Officers, led by President of the Correctional Officers Union President Geoffrey Klopp, have been united in asking for additional pay and protection, but this latest demonstration was not echoed by all officers. Understaffing continues to remain a concern at most of the correctional facilities in Delaware.
MASON CITY, Iowa- If you don't have medical insurance or are underinsured, it can be difficult to get in for a doctor visit. Cerro Gordo County Free Health Care Clinic allows patients to get seen by a doctor for a wide variety of reasons at no cost.
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A man is due to appear in court this morning charged in connection with a fatal crash in Dublin on Friday.
The victim who was in his 30s, died after a crash between his moped and a car at the junction of Sherrard Road and the North Circular Road just after 7:30pm.
A man in his 20s was arrested later in the evening and taken to Mountjoy Garda Station.
He is due to appear in court at 10.30am.
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LAUREL — Wildlife officials approved a special hunt to learn more about the prevalence of chronic wasting disease in Montana.
The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission voted Thursday to allow the hunt that will begin Friday. Licenses go on sale Monday.
Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks official Greg Lemon says the hunt follows the first finding of chronic wasting disease in wild deer in Montana this fall.
Lemon says every animal that is killed must be sampled during this hunt. He says hunters have 72 hours to submit the animal for sampling.
Whole carcasses, heads, and spinal columns won’t be allowed outside the designated area in order to prevent potential spread of chronic wasting disease.
The hunt area spans more than 1,200 square miles (3,108 square kilometers) south of Laurel.
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Three US basketball players in the Greek basket league championship tested positive in doping controls conducted before the start of the new season. The information has not yet been corroborated by any official channels, but sources say two of them play for big clubs and have been placed on the injury list.
CAIRO Feb 13 Egypt's annual core inflation jumped to 30.86 percent in January from 25.86 percent in December, the central bank said on Monday.
The jump is the third in as many months since the central bank ditched its peg of 8.8 Egyptian pounds to the dollar on Nov. 3, floating the currency and allowing it to roughly halve in value.
Egypt's annualised urban consumer price inflation also jumped to 28.1 percent in January from 23.3 percent in December, the official CAPMAS statistics agency said last week.
(Writing by Amina Ismail)
German stocks - Factors to watch on June 15
BERLIN, June 15 - The DAX top-30 index looked set to open flat on Thursday, according to premarket data from brokerage Lang & Schwarz at 0624 GMT.
FURRY FRIENDS: The Million Paws Walk event on May 21 at the RSPCA n Bundy will raise money to help dogs and cats at the shelter.
GIVE your pooch a real treat by taking them along to the largest event on Bundaberg's canine calendar.
You and your pooch are invited to join the Million Paws Walk event on May 21 at the RSPCA grounds, 31 Doblo St, Brayan.
It's the perfect way to spend the day and anybody can enter, so grab your lead, attach your dog and scoot along.
To register and kick start your fundraising to help all creatures great and small go to www.millionpaws
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The Illinois Department of Transportation will closing the Jefferson Street Bridge for inspection and survey work beginning Tuesday, June 20 at 3:00 p.m. and will reopen to roadway traffic Friday, June 23 at 6:00 p.m. A detour will be posted. Drivers are advised to exercise caution and seek alternate routes when traveling in the area.
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It has often been said one person can make a difference, and for people all over the country, two men who had a vision have made a difference and it started in Pikeville.
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The beauty looks on Day 3 at Lakme Fashion Week SS18 have been the best yet. From a bronzed pink and gold colour wash on the eyes to prison tattoos during a menswear show, this season has taken us on a fun rollercoaster ride. Scroll on for the details.
Radiant, luminous skin was paired with nude lips and pink bronze eyes for this look. An undertone of bronze was topped with a wash to pink to create the gorgeous effect. Lakmé Makeup Expert, Donald Simrock finished the look with gold accents on the inner corners of the eyes.
The small world of jacked-up Jeep Wranglers in future-army cosplay officially gained one more member this week when Rezvani Motors pulled the wraps off their latest creation, an off-road orgy of sci-fi design cues with a few pieces of military tech and a 500-horsepower HEMI V-8. Ready or not, the Rezvani Tank is here.
The company's press release claims the Tank is part of a new vehicle category called the XUV, or Xtreme Utility Vehicle. No matter your stance on intentional misspellings, it's hard to come up with a better word for the Tank than that. Much like with USSV and their bonkers Hellcat Rhino XT, Rezvani presumably buys base model Jeep Wranglers and completely tears them down to the frame to build up their custom body—which can be equipped with Kevlar ballistic armor, bulletproof glass, and "military-grade" run-flat tires. Oh, and let's not forget the power-operated suicide doors.
One set of fantasies has had more current, awful, undeniable real-world consequences than any other: the one that recast owning guns as among the most important rights, as American liberty and individualism incarnate. During my lifetime, the love of guns has become a fetish.
Beginning in December 2017 and continuing into January, a series of public protests erupted in cities across Iran. The protests were the most intense domestic challenge to the Iranian government since the 2009 Green movement protests, but different in a number of ways.
They led to the death, according to the Iranian authorities, of at least 21 protesters and two security force members, as well as hundreds of arrests. So, they weren’t insignificant. But why did so many people take to the streets in Iran and how were they different from 2009 protests?
April 12 Federal Home Loan Bank Of New York :
* Federal Home Loan Bank Of New York says reached an agreement in principle to settle all claims pending in United States bankruptcy court in case relating to 2008 Lehman Brothers
* Federal Home Loan Bank Of New York says settlement provides that bank will pay $70 million to Lehman Bankruptcy estate
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ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — An administrative-law judge in Minnesota has dealt a setback to a proposed gas-fired power plant in Superior, Wisconsin.
Minnesota Power wants to join with Dairyland Power Cooperative to build the plant, saying it would provide backup for wind energy that the Minnesota utility is adding to its system.
But Judge Jeanne Cochran on Monday recommended that the Public Utilities Commission deny the request, saying Minnesota Power failed to prove the plant is needed.
Minnesota Public Radio reports that several clean-energy groups oppose the project, saying approving the fossil-fuel plant would make it impossible for Minnesota to meet its emissions targets.
Minnesota Power says it will review the judge’s recommendations.
Her findings are not binding on the commission, which is expected to consider Minnesota Power’s petition this fall.
Clearing in the morning.
Environment Canada predicts a high of minus 10.
Tonight: Increasing cloudiness with snow beginning to fall and a low near minus 10. Up to 15 cm are expected to fall Monday night and into Tuesday.
Don’t forget to submit your photos of Montreal via Facebook, Twitter and Instagram by tagging them with #ThisMtl. We’ll feature one per day right here in the morning file. Today’s photo was posted on Instagram by @topmontrealphoto.
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In his inimitable style, Peter FitzSimons exposes heroes and villains on a journey that spans more than 170 years. Along the way, he demonstrates how mobs of every ethnicity have transformed our nation. FitzSimons sets out from the sands of Cronulla beach, site of Australia's most notorious recent race riot, to quickly reveal that this riot was no aberration.
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NAIROBI, Kenya — Namibian media say an elephant trampled and killed an Argentine who was in a group of hunters tracking a herd of elephants.
The Namibia Press Agency said the hunter, identified as 46-year-old Jose Monzalvez, was killed on Saturday afternoon in a private wildlife area 70 kilometres (43 miles) northwest of the small town of Kalkfeld.
The agency said Monzalvez, who worked for an oil company, was with another Argentine and three Namibians when he was killed. It says one of the elephants charged before the group was able to find a spot to aim and shoot.
The report says Monzalvez had a hunting permit with him and that relatives have been informed of his death.
The former Bi-Lo site in Fort Mill is now being used as a shuttle parking lot for workers at Kingsley across the street. John Marks jmarks@fortmilltimes.com
County police are investigating an alleged shooting in Glen Burnie on Friday evening.
A 20-year-old man suffered minor injuries, reportedly to his hand, and was taken to Baltimore Washington Medical Center in Glen Burnie, fire officials said.
Fire department spokesman Capt. Russ Davies said the man told officials it was a gunshot wound and that he was the victim of an assault.
Police later learned the victim had arranged to meet the suspect near the intersection of Allen Road and Heritage Hill Drive where the 6:40 p.m. incident took place.
“The suspect is known to the victim. We do not believe this was a random act and the general public is not in danger,” police spokesman Lt. Ryan Frashure said.
Police were looking for the shooter in the area.
Five employees from the Burke County Solid Waste... and Waste Management have been arrested.
The arrest comes after $35-thousand worth of metal and copper wired which were recyclables of Plant Vogle were stolen.Officials have arrested, 59-year-old Robert Kirkland. He was an employee at Waste Management.They have also arrested, 60-year-old Marvin Jones, 46-year-old Richard Stidons. Ralph Hankerson who is 61-year-old and Anthony McNeil who's 43 were also arrested. They worked at the Burke County Solid Waste. We're told they're charged with felony theft by taking and have been booked into the Burke County Detention Center.
As the investigation continues, the Burke County Sheriff’s Office in conjunction with the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office will work closely with the District Attorney’s Office regarding prosecution.
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SHARPSVILLE, Pennsylvania – Lorene Fragle, of South Pymatuning Township, Sharpsville, Pennsylvania, wife of Guy F. Fragle, passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2017, in UPMC Passavant Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, after an extended illness. She was 68.
Lorene was born in Sharon, Pennsylvania on July 4, 1949 to the late Logan and Irene (Davis) Sampson.
A more complete obituary may be posted at a later date.
At her request, there will be no visitation.
A memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family.
Donations in her memory may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America, 375 Kings Highway North, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034.
Arrangements handled by Harold W. Stevenson Funeral Home.
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SNL wasted no time tackling the sexual harassment issues in Washington. In the hilarious skit below, Santa Kenan Thompson ask the kids what they wanted for Christmas, one kids wanted Mega Blocks and Lazer Tag, then a few had questions Santa wasn’t expecting. So who made Santa’s naughty list? Check out the video below!
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Manchester United have entered the race to sign Paris Saint Germain forward, Neymar.
The Red Devils are ready to fight Real Madrid for the signing of the Brazilian star.
Don Balon reports that Neymar, who only joined PSG in a €222 million world-record transfer from Barcelona last summer, could soon be on the move again.
Madrid have long targeted a deal for the attacker, but United are willing to make an offer, with the aim of making Neymar the team’s new leader
Earlier report suggested that Neymar had reportedly asked his father to finalise a move to Real Madrid before this year’s World Cup in Russia.
The victim told police she was walking in the 1700 block of Blossom Street at about 3:20 a.m. when three men approached her and offered her a ride. When she accepted, she told police one man pointed a gun at her and demanded her purse.
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Electronic Arts is now offering a seven day free trial for its Origin Access Service on PC.
The monthly subscription service features a selection of free games as part of the ‘Access Vault’ alongside exclusive discounts and playable trials.
Signing up to the limited trial will grant you immediate access to the aforementioned vault, which is packed with quite a few games worth checking out.
If you’re looking to purchase any EA published titles you can find them at a cheaper price in the meantime.
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Some of the titles available through the Origin Vault include:
Star Wars Battlefront
Unravel
Mirror's Edge Catalyst
Mass Effect Trilogy
Plants Vs Zombies: Garden Warfare 2
FIFA 16
Battlefield 4
Need for Speed
This War of Mine
Titanfall
You can sign up for the trial right now over at the Origin website.The service normally costs £3.99 a month or £19.99 for an annual subscription.
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Anything in the vault catch your eye? Let us know in the comments.
April 17 (Reuters) - Cardiovascular Systems Inc
* Cardiovascular Systems initiates voluntary recall of saline infusion pump
* Cardiovascular Systems Inc - initiated a voluntary recall of its 7-10014 saline infusion pump
* Cardiovascular Systems says csi expects to record approximately $1.5 million of expenses in its Q3 of fiscal 2017 related to recall and replacement
* Says there have been no reports of patient injury to date
* Cardiovascular Systems - recall and related charge do not have adverse effect on Q3 revenue and net loss guidance provided by company
* Plans to recall and replace approximately 900 units of pumps currently in customer inventory
* Cardiovascular Systems - determined electromagnetic interference present in hospital environment may cause pumps to switch to standby mode during use Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom)
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April 12 Qinghai Huzhu Barley Wine Co Ltd :
* Says its Beijing unit and partner will set up a business JV in Shanxi, which will be engaged in food wholesale and daily necessities retail business
* Says the JV will be capitalized at 3 million yuan and its unit will hold 60 percent stake in it for 1.8 million yuan
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/kedfpt
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
It can be tricky trying to navigate around road trains and caravans. Here are some handy tips that might help.
ABC News(NEW YORK) — Dynamic compression is a process athletes and fitness fans are embracing to treat a variety of conditions. Marco Nunez, head training coach for the Lakers, regularly uses the pulse compression device on all players.
“I would not travel without NormaTec. I would not have my training room without a NormaTec. It kind of gets the lactic acid out of the body, out of the legs, and you kind of feel more refreshed for the day,” Nunez said.
When it comes to injuries, some feel the NormaTec makes the difference between playing the next game or just sitting out.
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A man has been arrested and charged with killing a former University of Vermont student who grew up in New Jersey. Richard Monroe, 24, was taken into custody in Texas and charged with cocaine trafficking, robbery, and the murder of Kevin DeOliveira, the U.S. Attorney's Office for Vermont said Monday.
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“The easiest route to the World Cup, any national team will tell you, is through the front door. Win your qualifying games and you can’t be left out. No worries. No math. No if-we-do-this-and-they-do-that calculations. Win, and you’re in. This, then, is the most appealing route for the United States national team over the next six days. If Coach Bruce Arena and his players win their final two qualifying games, at home against Panama on Friday and at Trinidad and Tobago on Tuesday night, they can pack their bags for Russia 2018. …” NY Times
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Feb 13 Lockheed Martin Corp
* Co, geoscience australia entered into a collaborative research project
* Collaborative research project is for second-generation satellite-based augmentation system
* Once sbas testbed is operational, basic Global Navigation Satellite System signals will be monitored by Geoscience Australia Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Abbotsford residents braved the cold weather to participate in the annual Resolution Run on Sunday.
The event, presented by The Running Room, encourages participants to start off the New Year on the right foot.
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MANCHESTER, N.H. (WHDH) – Police in New Hampshire are investigating the death of a 2-year-old boy in Manchester that they and the attorney general have ruled “suspicious.”
Officers responded at around 11:30 a.m. on Monday to 551 Howe St. for a report of an unconscious toddler. The boy was found at the home and taken to Elliot Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Neighbors reported a large police and fire presence at the home earlier in the day.
“I was completely flabbergasted,” local resident Corey Sawyer said. “I never expected to see anything like that on this street.”
An autopsy is expected Tuesday to determine the exact cause and manner of death. The child’s name has not been released.
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Premier Rachel Notley provided the following statement on the pedestrian deaths in Toronto, Ontario:
“All across our province, Albertans are sharing in the sorrow of those affected by the shocking incident today in Toronto, and sending our condolences.
“We are also keeping the police, first responders and heroic citizens in our hearts and thank them for their courage and compassion as they helped today’s victims.
“As we wait for more details of this heartbreaking event to emerge, Albertans join Canadians across the country in hoping for those who are wounded and traumatized to find healing and recovery, and for those who have lost a loved one to find some measure of comfort in the nationwide outpouring of grief. Please know we stand with you in the face of this pain and tragedy.”
Both Green River Wolves High School soccer teams came away with victories yesterday in Jackson. The Lady Wolves defeated Jackson 4-2. The win ups the girl’s conference record to 3-1 and 6-4 on the year.
Meanwhile the Green River boys improved to 3-0-1 in conference play with a 3-1 win over Jackson. The Wolves are now 6-3-1 on the overall season.
Both the Wolves and Lady Wolves will resume play on Saturday when they play at Rock Springs.
April 28 Capio AB (Publ)
* Says Capio S:t Goran's hospital wins competition law case in Patent and Market Court of Appeal
* Says this ruling cannot be appealed, and thus case is closed
* Says the procurement at issue, for clinical physiology services such as physiological tests for sleep apnea and stress echocardiography, took place during 2008 and was completely separate from the hospital’s main contract with the Stockholm County Council (SCC)
* Says in 2013 the Swedish Competition Authority filed a claim with the Stockholm District Court to contest the subcontract. The District Court's judgment was delivered in December 2015. The court partially upheld the Competition Authority's claim and ordered Capio S:t Gorans Sjukhus to pay a fine of 1.1 MSEK Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Stockholm Newsroom)
A back injury continues to keep Chiefs outside linebacker Dee Ford on the sidelines. David Eulitt deulitt@kcstar.com
Jordan Bell uses a no-look pass between his legs to set up Stephen Curry for three.
The Juneteenth Celebration Committee, along with the University of Arkansas African American Resource Group, is planning an event from 3-7 p.m. on Saturday, June 17 at The Gardens on Campus. The event will feature live music by R&B artist Sarah Nicole and jazz artist Michael Fields, along with a cookout, ice cream, games, inflatables, a run/jump/throw competition, football toss, basketball shootout, vendor faire, and other activities.
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Only Chris Elliott could make an apocalypse more uncomfortable. The Master of Wackadoodle joins Last Man on Earth this Sunday (9:30/8:30c on Fox) as new castaway Glenn, and we have an exclusive first look at his super-creepy introduction.
The episode picks up mere moments after last week’s premiere left off, with the Tandy-less gang in full-tilt freakout mode following their fearful leader’s kidnapping at the hands of Kristen Wiig’s Pamela. There’s also the little matter of them being stranded on a seemingly deserted island. Just as tensions begin to flare, the gang hears a suspicious noise coming from the nearby bushes and Todd bravely volunteers to take a closer look. And… that’s when things go from weird to weirder to downright freaky.
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U.S. officials say President Donald Trump will recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital on Wednesday and instruct the State Department to begin a multi-year process of moving the American embassy from Tel Aviv to...
U.S. officials say President Donald Trump will recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital on Wednesday and instruct the State Department to begin a multi-year process of moving the American embassy from Tel Aviv to the holy city.
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NEW YORK (AP) – The self-promoting “Pharma Bro” vilified for jacking up the price of a lifesaving drug has been sentenced to prison for securities fraud.
Pharmaceutical executive Martin Shkreli was sentenced Friday to seven years in prison by U.S. District Judge Kiyo Matsumoto after he was convicted last year of lying to investors in two failed hedge funds.
Shkreli cried as he told the judge that he made many mistakes and he apologized to investors.
His attorney argued that he deserved 18 months or less and shouldn’t be punished for being outspoken. The judge says she did not take his outside actions into account.
Shkreli had been free on bail until a judge jailed him for offering a $5,000 bounty to anyone who could get a lock of Hillary Clinton’s hair last year.
He remains in custody.
After announcing a new China investigation on Monday, Donald Trump reminded CNN’s Jim Acosta that he views him as “fake news.”
Acosta, who was representing the press pool at Trump’s Monday China remarks, asked Trump, “Can you explain why you did not condemn those hate groups by name over the weekend?”
“They’ve been condemned,” Trump said with a slight smirk. “They have been condemned.”
Acosta and Trump battled back and forth on whether or not the president held a press conference Monday. Trump seemed to think his earlier Charlottesville statement counted as a press conference even though he did not take questions from the press.
“Can we ask you some more questions then?” Acosta asked.
“It doesn’t bother me at all but I like real news not fake news,” Trump said. “You’re fake news.”
It took a few seconds for Acosta to shoot back, “Haven’t you spread a lot of fake news yourself, sir?’
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March 28 VGP NV:
* VGP NV raises 80 million euros ($86.8 million) with bond issue
* Has successfully closed private offer in Belgium for bonds for an amount of 80 million euros
* 3.35 percent bonds, with a maturity date in 2025, will be issued on 30 march 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9216 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
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The most Delicious Tater Tots & Beer Festival is coming to Milwaukee, WI!
Come and sample dozens of domestic, imported and crafted beers and sample delicious tater tot creations for your guilty dining pleasure.
Combined with all of the beer you can legally drink, delicious tater tots, a side of live music and fun times… this event will be a day you will never forget. You just may have dreams about it for a long time afterwards.
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BERLIN (AP) — The head of Germany’s domestic intelligence agency says the number of Islamic radicals is growing and becoming increasingly difficult to keep under surveillance as recruiting efforts move underground.
Hans-Georg Maassen said in comments released Sunday that the number of adherents of Salafist ideology rose to 10,800 from 9,700 a year ago. Salafists believe in a fundamentalist interpretation of Islam, though are not necessarily violent.
He says they’ve reduced street recruiting and radicalization in mosques and larger groups in favor of “small conspiratorial circles, primarily on the internet.” Maassen says “this is a particular challenge” for his office.
He says Islamic radicals from Chechnya and the North Caucasus region, of whom there are several hundred, are another concern, because they’re well networked, prone to violence and often have combat experience.
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For many, paradise is only a burrito away. If that’s your idea of nirvana, make your way to the city’s latest Baja-inspired outpost: Tacofino Oasis. It’s the fourth location in the family of Mexican-meets-West-Coast eateries, which hail from humble food-truck beginnings. This resort-inspired spot features a menu of unique offerings, including duck carnitas, pork belly burritos, crispy octopus and upside-down cheesecake. For those on the run, there are grab-and-go burritos, too. And of course, no watering hole is complete without craft beer and cocktails. Paradise, found.
Event time: 8pm Sat.
Ladies of the Lake is the first all female comedy show in the beautiful Kenosha, WI. Local Milwaukee, Chicago and Kenosha female comics are joining together to make one awesome night at Fusion which is part of the Kenosha Performing Arts Association. A raffle for a chance to win 2 Fit-bits will also take place during this event. Performers for this Ladies of the Lake are Jamie Shadduck-Hawkins (Kenosha), Carly Malison (Milwaukee), Rita Landis (Milwaukee), Carson Leet (Milwaukee), Stephanie Weber (Chicago), and your host for the evening Meredith Kachel (Chicago)! Help us support local women in comedy. There is a full bar and free parking. We cannot wait to meet you and share some laughs!
To see more shows at Fusion here is a link to their website- http://www.kenoshafusion.com/
Price: $7 at the door
Memorial Hospital needs volunteers
PAWTUCKET – Care New England is looking for volunteers to support the business and customer service needs of Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island.
Several ambassador positions are available. There are openings for greeters, liaisons, and information desk clerks.
Anyone interested in supporting the health and wellbeing of the community outside of a clinical environment may enjoy one of these roles, states a release.
Shifts are mornings or afternoons and range from three to four hours.
For those able to make a regular commitment of at least one or two shifts each week, complete the Care New England Volunteer Application at www.mhri.org under “About Us” or email lfoster@carene.org.
Jefferson sustained a broken hand Wednesday, Curtis Crabtree of Sports Radio 950 KJR Seattle reports.
Jefferson suffered the injury early in his first practice back with the Seahawks on Wednesday, and is likely to miss at least a month. The team could be forced to make another move for defensive line depth with starter Cliff Avril (neck) looking at a prolonged absence, as well.
A UK EuroMillions ticket-holder has won the jackpot prize of more than £121.3 million.
The winning main numbers were 20, 23, 28, 30, 44, and the lucky stars were 03, 07.
Andy Carter, senior winners’ advisor at The National Lottery, said, “Wow – what a night for UK EuroMillions players.
“A single ticket-holder has banked the entire £121.3 million jackpot and immediately becomes the third biggest winner this country has ever seen.
“Players are urged to check their tickets and, rest assured, we have plenty of champagne on ice ready to help The National Lottery’s newest multi-millionaire celebrate.”
A look at the Vancovuer-Kingsway riding, one of B.C.’s 87 ridings in the 2017 B.C. election.
GREENVILLE – Darke County Genealogical Society Inc. is holding the annual picnic at 5:30 p.m. June 7 in the Greenville City Park.
This will be at the same shelter that has been used in the past, No. 5. Community members are invited to bring food to share and tableware and come to have a good time.
The second annual 'Kids Music Day' weekend officially started today in Austin. More than 400 music schools in the US & Canada were celebrating.
The mission of 'Keep Music Alive' is to raise awareness of how music education helps develop children's minds and character. It's all in an effort to help spotlight the importance of including music in children's education.
'Kids Music Day' is one of two music-related holidays founded by 'Keep Music Alive'.
The other is 'Teach Music America Week', where the organization partnered with about 600 to offer free music lessons.
UCLA running back Bolu Olorunfunmi, a junior from Clovis, Ca., is cleared for takeoff on this touchdown run in the Bruins’ 31-14 victory over Oregon Sunday in the Rose Bowl.
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TAYLORSVILLE, Utah — A video posted on YouTube Tuesday shows a collision that happened Saturday night on I-215 in Taylorsville.
According to a representative for the Utah Highway Patrol, troopers were dispatched to I-215 West near 4000 S shortly before midnight after receiving a report of a vehicle that was driving north in the southbound lanes.
Upon arrival, troopers found a Hyundai Sonata and a Nissan Pathfinder blocking lanes at approximately 4500 S on I-215 West. They also found an abandoned Dodge Ram pickup truck nearby. Troopers said they found a small amount of marijuana and drug paraphernalia in the Ram, but they haven't identified the driver.
"The registered owner of the truck was contacted by the investigating Trooper a short time later at his residence. The owner claimed he let a friend borrow the truck for an hour," a statement from UHP said.
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It's been a long wait.
The Han Solo standalone is due to hit cinemas in May but there has not been a single official image, teaser or trailer.
To say fans are concerned is an understatement but after numerous false starts (rather like Amrican Football itself) it looks like teh ball is finally in play.
Almost every major media and social nedia outlet is convinced that the first Solo movie footage will be shown on Super Bowl Sunday.
But will this be a teaser or a full trailer – at a reputed $5million per 30 seconds of air time – and when can fans (football loving and otherwise) expect to see their first glimpse of the Lucasfilm and Disney blockbuster?
Dec 11 (Reuters) - U.S. Food and Drug Administration:
* U.S. FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION APPROVES ADMELOG, A SHORT-ACTING “FOLLOW-ON” INSULIN PRODUCT TO TREAT DIABETES
* U.S. FDA SAYS APPROVAL OF ADMELOG WAS GRANTED TO SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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ISTANBUL May 3 Turkey will continue to take measures against threats from its southern borders with Syria and Iraq, President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday.
Erdogan, who was speaking at a joint news conference with Russian Presisent Vladimir Putin after a meeting in the Black Sea city of Sochi, said he believed Putin would play a major role in establishing a ceasefire in Syria.
(Reporting by Ece Toksabay and Tuvan Gumrukcu; Writing by David Dolan; Editing by Angus MacSwan)
Pascal Wehrlein admits it’s a "weird feeling" to be left on the sidelines as the 2018 season begins.
The Mercedes-backed German drove for Manor and Sauber in 2016 and 2017 respectively, but is now heading back to the German touring car series DTM.
"Of course I’d like to still be in formula one and I think I’ve shown I deserve a place over the past two years," Wehrlein told the Sudkurier newspaper.
"There are now two of my former teammates (Esteban Ocon and Marcus Ericsson) on the grid that I beat that are still there, which is a weird feeling. But I’m looking forward to the task in DTM now," he added.
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Another day, another ridiculous amount of rumors surrounding that potential Floyd Mayweather Jr./Conor McGregor superfight.
Tuesday started with the bombshell report that the two fighters finally had agreed to a deal, but Mayweather put cold water on the rumor with a tweet, in which he called himself “happily retired.”
You knew somehow, someway McGregor would respond, and he also chose Twitter for his latest jab in the ongoing war of words between the two fighters.
I am in Las Vegas. Floyd has retired on my arrival. pic.twitter.com/z9EcxBJaDr — Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) February 15, 2017
So maybe we aren’t closer to that dream superfight after all?
But if it ever does happen, Nevada State Athletic Commission executive director Bob Bennett told Mike Coppinger of USA TODAY Sports “that’s certainly a fight that we would approve and have in Vegas.”
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May 3 NOKIAN TYRES PLC
* NOKIAN TYRES' BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS MADE A PRINCIPAL DECISION TO INVEST IN A GREENFIELD FACTORY IN THE USA
* NOKIAN TYRES PLC - TOTAL INVESTMENT AMOUNT AT THIS PHASE IS APPROXIMATELY USD 360 MILLION
* NOKIAN TYRES PLC - BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS MADE A PRINCIPAL DECISION ON INVESTMENT IN THIRD FACTORY
* SAYS ANNUAL CAPACITY OF FACTORY WILL BE 4 MILLION TYRES WITH AN EXPANSION POTENTIAL IN FUTURE
* CONSTRUCTION IS SCHEDULED TO BEGIN IN EARLY 2018 AND FIRST TYRES ARE TO BE PRODUCED IN 2020
* SAYS TOTAL INVESTMENT AMOUNT AT THIS PHASE IS APPROXIMATELY USD 360 MILLION
* SAYS CONSTRUCTION IS SCHEDULED TO BEGIN IN EARLY 2018 AND FIRST TYRES ARE TO BE PRODUCED IN 2020 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Helsinki Newsroom)
The 14th UAVSL Senior Soccer Game will be played on Saturday, April 29 in Brockway. The girls will play at 10 a.m. and the boys will play at noon.
Any senior can play. Please confirm your roster spot by Saturday, April 22.
For additional information, or to confirm your spot, contact Rich Esposito at resposito@brockway.k12.pa.us.
After 21 years, six city managers and four mayors, Sue Johnson has no trouble remembering when she first filed to run for a seat on the Texarkana Board of Directors. "Steve retired, in fact, in November of 1995," she said, referring to her husband.
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Swedish singer-songwriter Tove Styrke is bursting back on the scene with a fresh single called "Changed My Mind." The mellow, tropical-flavored song depicts the push-and-pull sensation of being attracted to an ex—and honestly, whom among us hasn't been there?
"It's like, you decided with your head that 'this person is a bad idea' but whenever you bump into them or hang out that’s just not what happens," she revealed in a press release. "You try and be friends with them and act normal, but you can’t help but slide back to whatever it was that you had... You don’t want there to be a vibe, but there is vibe.”
The single is featured on the Swedish singer's forthcoming album Sway which she describes as "the best kind of fun," "wake-up-and-wonder-why-you-even-do-this kind of scary" and "incredibly interesting." Next month, she'll be accompanying Lorde on her Melodrama World Tour. Stream the new track in full below.
April 5 Pepsico Inc:
* Pepsico Inc releases statement regarding ad featuring Kendall Jenner
* "Apologize for putting Kendall Jenner in this position"
* Pepsico Inc says we are removing the ad content and halting any further rollout Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Another school shooting.
This time in at Santa Fe High School in Santa Fe, Texas. Dakota Schrader, a student at Santa Fe High said between sobs, "I shouldn't be going through this. It's my school. This is my daily life. I shouldn't have to feel like that."
No, she shouldn't.
The sudden loss of a loved one is beyond devastating. When a loved one leaves this world for the next, we are torn apart inside, so we cry and we mourn. A deep sense of loss and sorrow is an indication of profound love. The apostle Paul spoke of deep sorrow over the possible loss of a friend:
Read more at: https://www.christianpost.com/voice/how-to-deal-with-death-of-people-you-love-greg-laurie.html
I saw a cartoon on an editorial page a few days after 9/11. Two aged veterans were walking down a street with American flags in every window, patriotic signs in many yards and with Autumn leaves falling from over hanging trees lining the street. One of the ageing veterans turned to the other and said, "You know, I don't believe I can remember a more colorful Autumn than ... (click for more)
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A gang of men from Edinburgh have been arrested for allegedly breaking into a house in Newmains.
The three men, a 24-year-old man and two 23-year-old’s, were detained by police following an alleged theft by housebreaking offence.
The incident happened between 6pm on Thursday, March 15, and 9.45am on Friday, March 16, at the house in Main Street.
One of the 23-year-old’s and the 24-year-old were detained in custody pending their appearance at court.
The other 23-year-old was released pending a police report.
The matter has also been reported to the procurator fiscal.
Welcome to The Chronicle’s live breaking news blog for Monday, January 2, 2017.
Here are our regular updates throughout the day of all the breaking news and sport from across the North East.
We will have pictures, video, tweets and comments covering the latest Newcastle and North East traffic, weather forecasts, crime and council news too.
It’s Katie Collings here and I’ll be keeping you updated on what’s going on across the North East including the latest on the roads for the rush-hour.
You can contribute to the live blog by tweeting us @EveningChron to share breaking news stories, pictures and opinions.
If you would like to get in touch with us today about any breaking news, here are my details:
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Start flexing those snow shovelling muscles, Ottawa-Gatineau.
Environment Canada has issued special weather statements for a number of communities across eastern Ontario and west Quebec, predicting snow to begin falling tonight.
An Alberta Clipper could cause between 10 and 15 centimetres of snow to fall in Ottawa between tonight and Tuesday evening, with higher amounts also a possibility, the agency says.
No snowfall warnings, however, are expected.
As for the daytime forecast, Monday should see sunny skies across Ottawa-Gatineau, with clouds rolling in later in the afternoon.
The daytime high should be a brisk –10 C, and should hold steady overnight.
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We’re only one week removed from WWE’s big two-night Superstar Shake-Up, and already we have our first “whoops, that didn’t quite go how we expected it to.” It’s a real bummer.
One of the moves you may have missed or overlooked from the Raw roster acquisitions was that Zack Ryder moved from Smackdown to Raw. Bonus points for you if you remembered which roster Ryder was on BEFORE the Shake-Up. But both Ryder and WWE were hoping this could be the start of a new chapter for the man, who has been signed to WWE for over 10 years now.
Just look no further than the most recent Ryder-themed WWE YouTube video, which was uploaded a week ago and is titled “Zack Ryder is ready for new opportunities on Raw.”
The new Wawa on 3950 South Congress Avenue in Palm Springs is the first of three new stores that will have their grand openings today in Palm Beach County. Wawa will hold grand opening ceremonies on Thursday at locations in West Palm Beach and Greenacres, bringing the brand's total number of stores in the county to five.
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BankTech Asia 2017 aims to gather 100 bankers to discuss the future of banking in this new landscape The fintech wave has arrive on t...
Whether it’s an annual tradition in your home or you are building one for the first time, we can help. Christine takes a trip to Santa’s Gingerbread Station at Crown Center for some tips.
'The removal is between you and God': Artist fights removal of Christ artwork from Midlands church
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – The “LivOn” foundation joined The Hampton Roads Show today to remind you that early detection saves lives when it comes to colon cancer.
Because this disease is often without any symptoms until it’s very advanced stages, Dave Bostic and Lisa Hall shared that a colonoscopy is often the best way to find and treat colon cancer in time to save a life.
The “Don’t Sit on Colon Cancer 5K” is this Saturday at Sentara Princess Anne Hospital.
LivOn is also holding a fundraising dinner on Monday, April 9th at Il Giardino in Virginia Beach. The 6th Annual Golf Tournament is coming up in September.
For more information on colon cancer awareness and prevention, and these great events, visit LIVONFOUNDATION.org or find them on Facebook @LIVONHAMPTONROADS.
TRENTON, S.C. (WJBF) – At least one person is reported to be injured after a prison riot broke out at Trenton Correctional Institute.
Deputies from Aiken and Edgefield County Sheriff’s offices are assisting other state law enforcement on scene.
Edgefield County deputies tell us six correctional officers were held inside at one point, but they were recovered by SWAT teams.
Two AirMed choppers arrived on scene just before 3:30 Thursday morning.
We are not sure if the injured person is an inmate or an officer.
Barriers are set on outside the facility.
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In this photo taken on Monday, July 2, 2018, Zatadina, 20, from Eritrea, records with her mobile phone as other rescued people and part of the crew dance aboard the Open Arms aid boat, of Proactiva Open Arms Spanish NGO, on their way to Europe. Spain's government said Barcelona will be the docking port for the aid boat traveling with 60 migrants rescued on Saturday in waters near Libya and rejected by both Italy and Malta. less
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Germany’s Siemens says it has signed contracts worth some 700 million euros ($824 million) to build two gas-powered electricity plants in Libya.
The Munich-based industrial conglomerate said Monday that the plants will be built in Misrata and Tripoli and that the value of the contracts with the state-owned General Electricity Company of Libya includes long-term service agreements.
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It said the deal will expand Libya’s power generation capacity by about 1.3 gigawatts, but didn’t specify in a statement when the new plants will start operation.
The deal comes weeks after Siemens AG announced plans to cut about 6,900 jobs worldwide at its power, gas and drives divisions, half of them in Germany. It pointed to a sharp decline in earnings amid increasing pressure from renewable energy sources.
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) — The Charleston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating following the discovery of a body in Ladson.
Just before 1 p.m. on Tuesday, February 14, deputies responded to a wooded area in the 9000 block of Highway 78 after a person walking the area found the body in the woods near the highway.
The body was found inside a camping tent that was inside a larger tent, according to an incident report.
We are working to learn the identity of the victim from the Charleston County Coroner’s Office.
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The Findlay Police Department needs your help searching for an 84-year-old Findlay woman.
Patricia Musser was last seen at her home around 10 a.m. Wednesday.
She was reported missing around noon along with her 2013 Buick Verano with an Ohio license plate of CR40SP.
She is described as standing at 5 feet and 4 inches tall, weighs 112 lbs with red hair and green eyes.
Police say Patricia suffers from mild dementia.
Any information on Patricia or her car is encouraged to be shared with the Findlay Police Department at 419-424-7150.
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CHICAGO (CBS) — The University of Chicago Medicine’s new South side trauma center has been open for one month and is already one of the busiest in the city.
The hospital opened its new level one trauma center on May 1 in Hyde Park to treat adults with severe injuries.
Wednesday, hospital leaders announced statistics, saying 274 patients have been treated at the trauma center in the past month.
62% of patients seen at the medical center suffered from blunt force injuries like falls or crashes.
The other 37% of patients suffered from gunshot wounds and stabbings.
“Having a trauma center in the back yard is something many community members have been very grateful for,” stated Dr. Selwyn Rogers, the trauma center’s director.
The South side has not had its own trauma center like the University of Chicago trauma center in nearly 30 years.
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BEIJING (Reuters) - A U.S. trade delegation arrived in Beijing on Wednesday for negotiations, China’s commerce ministry said.
U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross, a member of the U.S. trade delegation to China, returns to a hotel in Beijing, China May 3, 2018. REUTERS/Jason Lee
“Over the next few days, the U.S. delegation of more than 50 people will discuss with China’s team on implementing a consensus,” the ministry said in a statement on its website www.mofcom.gov.cn.
Earlier on Wednesday, China lashed out at renewed threats from the White House on trade, saying it was ready to fight back if Washington was looking for a trade war, days ahead of a planned visit by U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross.
Streets closing ahead of Trump visit to Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Officials in Tennessee's capital city say streets will be closing in anticipation of a visit by President Donald Trump.
Trump will be in Nashville on Tuesday for a 7 p.m. rally and will headline a fundraiser earlier in the day for Rep. Marsha Blackburn's U.S. Senate bid.
The city said Fifth Avenue from Charlotte Avenue to James Robertson Parkway, and Gay Street from Fifth Avenue to James Robertson Parkway will close at 9 a.m.
At 10 a.m., the city will close James Robertson Parkway from Third to Fifth avenues, and Fourth Avenue from Charlotte Avenue to James Robertson Parkway.
Then at 3 p.m., James Robertson Parkway will be closed at Rosa L. Parks Boulevard.
AN elderly NSW woman has become the sixth Australian to die in the current rockmelon-related listeria outbreak.
The woman in her 90s had significant underlying health conditions, NSW Health said in a statement today.
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Three Victorians and three people from NSW have now died as a result of the outbreak which was first revealed in February.
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Fast and Furious franchise headed to Netflix for a new animated series
The Fast and Furious action franchise is racing onto the small screen via an upcoming animated series produced by Emmy-winning studio DreamWorks Animation for streaming video platform Netflix.
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The Orioles announced on Wednesday that first baseman Chris Davis has been placed on the 10-day disabled list with a strained right oblique. First baseman David Washington has been promoted to the major league roster from Triple-A Norfolk.
Davis, 31, suffered the injury after lining out in the third inning of Monday’s game against the White Sox. On the season, he’s hitting .226/.320/.461 with 14 home runs and 26 RBI.
Washington, 26, has yet to make his major league debut. With Norfolk, he was batting .291/.344/.517 with 10 home runs and 26 RBI in 221 PA.
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TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas is renewing a contract with the state’s student assessment provider despite technical problems that caused delays.
The Topeka Capital-Journal reports that members of the Kansas State Board of Education voted Tuesday to renew the contract with the University of Kansas’ Center for Educational Testing and Evaluation. The renewal decision was put on hold in April. The move came two weeks after technical issues began when 15,000 students were simultaneously taking the assessments.
Testing center official Neal Kingston vowed to “continue to do better and better.” He directs the university’s Achievement and Assessment Institute, which oversees the center that has administered tests for the state’s school districts since 1989.
Testing problems also have occurred in the past, mostly recently last year when a fiber cable was cut in Lawrence.
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When it comes to drug-related cases, Punjab unsurprisingly has the highest incidence rate. The cases are registered under the Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. And this is what the state is up against in its war on drugs.
Lords and ladies. Dukes and duchesses. A jester here and there. It’s Carnival season in the Capital Region and everyone loves a party and bit of pomp and circumstance. That’s why every weekend this month, Mardi Gras krewe members are donning their finery and stepping out in style. Thousands will be at the balls. But it’s not all frivolous fun and games: Many krewes have a philanthropic drive that underlies the merriment.
Click below to read about these festive krewes and what makes their members kick it up year after year.
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Los Angeles County Sheriff Deputies take part in an active shooter training simulator in Monterey Park, California.
Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies will conduct a training drill that will simulate authorities' response to an active shooter on a school campus Tuesday at South El Monte High School.
The training will provide station personnel, high school staff and fire authorities with the opportunity to develop their skills and tactics in handling and planning for situations involving active shooters and multiple victims, according to the LASD Temple Station.
LASD's Tactics and Survival Unit, Temple Sheriff's Station and the Los Angeles County Fire Department is expected to particpate in the drill starting at 9 a.m. at 1001 Durfee Avenue.
The training will involve simulated gunfire and simulated injuries and role players at the school.
Swedish black metallers Blood Of Serpents have signed Non Serviam Records. Their upcoming album Sulphur Sovereign will be released on September 25th on digpak CD and digital.
Sulphur Sovereign is the follow-up to the 2014 debut Black Dawn and was produced by Lars Broddesson (ex-Marduk) and mixed and mastered by Magnus “Devo” Andersson (Marduk).
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Vanessa Williams goes glam on the red carpet as she arrives at the Nelson Mandala Global Gift Gala on Tuesday night (April 24) at the Rosewood in London, England.
The 55-year-old actress looked pretty in a shimmering silver and blue gown as she arrived for hosting duties at the event.
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While arriving at the event, Vanessa revealed what the late political leader meant to her.
“I know about his legacy and the impact it had not only on South Africa but the entire world,” Vanessa told Press Association. “And it lives on, no matter how long it’s been since he’s passed. What he did lives on. I’m honored to be the honorary chair of Global and particularly to be honoring the Nelson Mandela foundation. It’s wonderful to be able to continue his work.”
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP)  Officials say a woman has been arrested after trying to smoke on a Southwest flight from Portland to Sacramento, then shouting she was going to kill everyone on the plane.
In video obtained by CBS13 in Sacramento, the woman is wearing a white hat and sunglasses as she spews profanities and threats at the crew and pushes a flight attendant.
Southwest said in a statement Monday that the plane received priority treatment from air traffic control to land quickly in Sacramento, and law enforcement met the plane on the tarmac to arrest her.
In a jailhouse interview with CBS13, the woman, 24-year-old Valerie Curbelo of Sandy, Oregon, said she tried to smoke because of anxiety.
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She said she didn't know why she made the death threats, adding that the person doing that "was not me."
Death in Waukegan Walmart parking lot being investigated as homicide
A homicide investigation is underway Monday night in north suburban Waukegan after a person was found dead in a Walmart parking lot.
Officers responding to a report of shots fired about 6 p.m. found the person dead on the east side of a parking lot near a Walmart in the 3900 block of Fountain Square, according to Waukegan police.
A hit-and-run crash was also reported at the location, but investigators were still trying to determine what happened and did not say how the person died. The victim was believed to be an adult, but additional information was not released pending notification of family.
Italy took a 2-1 advantage over Japan in their Davis Cup World Group first-round tie on Saturday, when Simone Bolelli and Fabio Fognini defeated Ben McLachlan and Yasutaka Uchiyama in doubles.
After splitting Friday’s opening singles matches, Italy gained the upper hand in a 7-5, 6-7 (4-7), 7-6 (7-3), 7-5 doubles victory despite McLachlan and Uchiyama combining for 15 of the 19 aces scored at Morioka Takaya Arena.
With the match tied 1-1 and leading 6-5 in the third set, McLachlan and Uchiyama lost a set point, and came within one point of forcing a fourth-set tiebreak.
“We had our chances,” Uchiyama said. “With every set going to 5-5, it was really close and hung on single points. There were a lot of turning points.”
The tie will wrap up with Sunday’s reverse singles, with host Japan needing to win both to advance to the semifinals. The loser will have to win a playoff to remain in next year’s World Group.
By the end of last year’s bitter European Union referendum campaign, Lord Rose of Monewden was nowhere to be seen. The leader of the cross-party “Britain Stronger In Europe” group, which led the cheerleading to stay in the continental bloc, was missing in action in the weeks that immediately led up to June 23 2016.
So calamitous had his unveiling been back in October 2015 – alongside one-time TV presenter June Sarpong and Green Party leader Caroline Lucas – that come the culmination of the months of claim and counter-claim, the Remain campaign felt it wiser to roll out Home Secretary Amber Rudd and even then Prime Minister David Cameron to make their case, than leave it in the hands of the former Marks & Spencer boss.
And they were probably right to do so. By late January, before the Referendum date had even been set, he couldn’t even remember what his campaign was called. He told a Sky News...
Holiday recorded 11 points (5-15 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 0-1 FT), 11 assists, two rebounds and one steal in 37 minutes during Friday's 114-100 victory over the Thunder.
Holiday was off from the field, finishing with just 15 points on 15 shot attempts. This was basically just a bad game for Holiday and given his production across the season, should be seen as nothing more than a blip on the radar. He continues to be one of the real surprises of the season and should see no real hit to his value upon the arrival of Nikola Mirotic.
Jonathan Law was edged by Daniel Hand, 126.05-123.0, in an SCC gymnastics meet in Madison on Thursday.
Catherine Burns was second and Lizzy Lombard third in the all-around for the Lady Lawmen (4-8).
Kylee Troy tied for second on beam.
Vault: 1. Carly Barba (H) 8.3; 2 Catherine Burns (L) 8.1; 3. Tie: Grace Rogers (H) & Schylar Saliba (H) 8.0
Bars: 1. Erin Naclerio (H) 9.05; 2. Grace Rogers (H) 8.35; 3. Lizzy Lombardi (L) 8.2
Beam: 1. Catherine Burns (L) 8.5; 2. Tie: Kylee Troy (L) & Grace Rogers (H) 7.9; 3. Lizzy Lombardi (L) 7.7
Floor: 1. Grace Rogers (H) 8.75; 2. Catherine Burns (L) 8.5; 3. Kelley Levis (H) 8.15
All Around: 1. Grace Rogers (H) 33.0; 2. Catherine Burns (L) 32.75; 3. Lizzy Lombardi (L) 31.35
Police say a 15-year-old girl has died after a motorcycle crash on the Big Island (Image: Hawaii News Now/file)
A 15-year-old girl died after crashing a stolen motorcycle into a tree in Pahoa on Thursday, Big Island police said.
The crash happened just before 6 p.m.
Police said the girl was riding the motorcycle northbound on Government Beach Road when it ran off the roadway and struck a tree near Cinder Road.
The girl, who was wearing a helmet at the time, was taken to the Hilo Medical Center but died several hours later.
Police believe speed is a factor in the crash.
An autopsy has been ordered to determine her exact cause of death.
Officials said the motorcycle was reported stolen in the Kailua-Kona area on Oct. 17, 2017.
This is the seventh traffic fatality this year compared to five at this same time last year.
Anyone with further information is asked to call authorities.
This story may be updated.
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Britain's Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson leaves at the end of a bilateral meeting during a G7 for foreign ministers in Lucca, Italy April 10, 2017. REUTERS/Max Rossi
LUCCA, Italy Britain will discuss the possibility of further sanctions against senior Syrian and Russian military figures at a meeting of G7 foreign ministers in Italy, Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said on Monday.
"We will be discussing the possibility of further sanctions certainly on some of the Syrian military figures and indeed on some of the Russian military figures who have been involved in coordinating the Syrian military efforts," he said in a television clip shown on Britain's Sky News.
(Reporting by William James and Kylie MacLellan in LONDON, editing by Alistair Smout)
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks say Sven Baertschi has suffered a fractured jaw and will be out four-to-six weeks.
The Swiss forward was hurt when he was hit in the face by a puck in Vancouver's 4-2 loss at Calgary on Saturday.
The Canucks said on Twitter that Baertschi will not need to have surgery.
Baertschi has eight goals and 10 assists in 30 games this season.
Brockport – Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Saturday May 26, 2018 at the young age of 60. Predeceased by her father Natalia and brother Paul. She is survived by her loving husband Mike, mother Norma, brother Jeff, father and mother in law David and Jean Talbot, sister in law Amy (Steve) Harts, nieces, nephews and many dear friends. Natalie was a lifelong resident of Brockport. She loved Brockport and working at the Strand Theatre. She enjoyed collecting antiques, listening to music and most of all, her family.
Family will receive friends on Wednesday May 30th from 5-8 PM at the Fowler Funeral Home Inc. 340 West Ave., Brockport where her funeral service will be held on Thursday at 11 AM. Interment will follow in Lakeview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may contribute to the Alzheimer’s Association
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ANKARA, Turkey — Turkish media reports say a Dutch national who was reported missing in Turkey has been found dead.
The private Dogan news agency said Monday 22-year-old Joey Hoffman’s body was found in a dried-up stream bed in the village of Narlikuyu, near the Mediterranean coastal town of Silifke.
There was no immediate information on the circumstances of his death.
Hoffman had disappeared after he had gone to Silifke reportedly to help a couple of friends who were building a house, according to Dutch media.
He was last seen on July 8.
Did you catch the fifth episode of Game of Thrones last night?
We’re not dishing out spoilers for those who haven’t watched it yet, but we are already eagerly looking forward to episode 6 airing on the 20th of August.
Watch the preview for episode 6 below.
On the third season finale, Christy's dream of becoming a lawyer is in jeopardy when she realizes how much her education will cost her.
Kellogg’s 2018 College Hoops Promotion will give five lucky fans and their friends an opportunity to travel to the Final Four in San Antonio, Texas, and play in a celebrity basketball game. This year's promotion expands fan appeal by including more Kellogg’s snacks in the program, including Rice Krispies Treats, Famous Amos, Pop-Tarts, Pringles and Cheez-It. The Kellogg's 2018 College Hoops Promotion connects consumers’ passion for sports with their passion for their favorite snacks, according to the company. Beginning in January, fans can vote online at www.celebritycrunchclassic.com for their favorite Celebrity Team Captain for a chance to win the Final Four trip and participate in the Celebrity Crunch Classic game, as well as win other cash and team gear prizes. Consumers can also enter via Twitter by tweeting #crunchclassicentry.
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April 17 (Gracenote) - Results and standings from the English premier league matches on Monday Monday, April 17 Middlesbrough 1 Arsenal 2 Sunday, April 16 Manchester United 2 Chelsea 0 West Bromwich Albion 0 Liverpool 1 Saturday, April 15 Crystal Palace 2 Leicester City 2 Everton 3 Burnley 1 Southampton 0 Manchester City 3 Stoke City 3 Hull City 1 Sunderland 2 West Ham U
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NEW YORK (AP) — AOL has announced that it is discontinuing its pioneering Instant Messenger chat platform after 20 years of service.
An article on AOL’s website posted Friday says AOL Instant Messenger will be discontinued on Dec. 15. AOL says it’s shutting down the program because its focus is “on building the next generation of iconic brands and life-changing products.”
Users can still use the program until Dec. 15. After that date, users won’t be able to sign in.
AOL Instant Messenger was wildly popular in the late 1990s and early 2000s and claimed more than 100 million registered users in 2001. Its popularity as a communication tool waned amid the rise of text messaging, Google Chat and social networking sites.
The Washington Nationals (97-65) take on the Chicago Cubs (92-70) in the National League Division Series starting on Friday.
Washington has won the National East four times -- in 2012, 2015, 2016 and this year. But the Nationals never have advanced past the first round of the playoffs.
The Cubs are back in the playoffs after winning the World Series last year.
Want to watch the series? Check out the full schedule here:
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Game 1, Friday, Oct. 6, 4:31 p.m. (TBS)
Chicago at Washington
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Game 2, Saturday, Oct. 7 2:38 p.m. (TBS)
Chicago at Washington
Game 3, Monday, Oct. 9, TBA (TBS)
Washington at Chicago
Game 4, Tuesday, Oct. 10 TBA (TBS)*
Washington at Chicago
Game 5, Thursday, Oct. 12 TBA (TBS)*
Chicago at Washington
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Full results and schedules: Bookmark our MLB scoreboard for postseason scores and schedules.
In this week?s 'Shelter Me" we learn about a relief team that is there to help our four legged friends in the event of an emergency. Matt O?Donnell has the story. (WPVI)
To celebrate the upcoming 4/20 holiday, Flatbush Zombies decide to remix their popular 2013 cut “Palm Trees” and call on the Dogg Father Snoop Dogg for the updated version “Still Palm Trees”.
I don’t know if suffered is the right word, but Mariah Carey definitely struggled through her performance in Times Square on New Year’s Eve as technical difficulties caused her to forget the lyrics to one of her biggest hits “Emotions,”.
The issues continued with another hit, “We Belong Together,” because a prerecording of the song continued to play…O no, at least she looked good.
Check out the video here in case you missed it.
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Dear Democratic Leaders,
Last week I watched as our senators voted down the Republican bill that would have banned abortions after 20 weeks. Our people hung together. Only three Democrats voted with the other side. Yet as I was watching I kept wondering: How much is our position on late-term abortions hurting us? How many progressive priorities are we giving up just so we can have our way on this one?
ARLINGTON, Virginia (CNN) — It’s the police swimming video that’s gone viral.
These are members of the Arlington County Police Department in northern Virginia getting into the pool in their uniforms. The video is called “Water Too,” and it was posted on the department’s Facebook page last Thursday.
It’s to promote Arlington’s annual police, fire and sheriff block party later this month. Officials say they hope the video helps put police in a positive light.
As far as how long it took those officers to get their routine down? Police say it took multiple takes over the course of several days.
The existence of natural uranium was found during a routine check in two of the 13 wells in Parvomai, Southern Bulgaria - part of Plovdiv Province, near the village of Karadzhalovo, according to BGNES.
The samples were taken on April 13, BNR announced and the water from the wells is stopped.
There is no danger for the population in the region.
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Bethe Correia’s confidence hasn’t waned despite having a rough go as of late.
Correia has gone 1-2, 1 NC in her last four outings. She’s suffered losses at the hands of Ronda Rousey and Raquel Pennington and had a majority draw with Marion Reneau. Correia can potentially see herself back in title contention with a win at UFC Fight Night 111.
The “Pitbull” will meet former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) women’s bantamweight title holder Holly Holm inside the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Kallang, Singapore on June 17. Speaking with AG.Fight (via Flo Combat), Correia is so confident she feels she can beat Holm in a boxing match:
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) -Bibb deputies are investigating a man shot several times after a verbal conflict at a party.
It happened around 2:30 AM Sunday morning.
22 year old Jonathan Castillo went to the party on Taylor Street when he was confronted by another male at the party.
The two began arguing and from there it escalated to gun shots. Castillo was shot in the forearm, leg and had a third bullet graze his abdomen.
He was rushed to Navicent Health Hospital and was last listed in stable condition. No one else was injured during the incident.
If you have any information, you’re asked to contact the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office at 478-751-7500 or Macon Regional Crime stoppers at 1-877-68CRIME.
French authorities have called for calm after clashes between protesters and police in the city of Nantes.
The violence broke out overnight after an officer shot dead a 22-year-old driver who was trying to avoid a police checkpoint.
Interior minister Gerard Collomb condemned the violence.
Police officers watch a car burning in Nantes, western France (Franck Dubray/AP)
Prosecutors have opened a judicial investigation and police also opened an internal inquiry looking at the officer’s actions and his decision to use a firearm.
Protesters in Nantes clashed with police, throwing Molotov cocktails and burning cars and rubbish bins.
They also set fire to shops and buildings in three poor neighbourhoods across the city.
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The man at the center of a death investigation has been identified and his cause of death determined.
Police said a man walked into the CEFCO on N. Third Street about 2:20 a.m. Sunday and asked to speak to police, according to police spokesperson Officer Shawana Neely.
When officers arrived, the man told them he went to his friend's home and found him dead on the floor, Neely said. He left and went to CEFCO to call 911.
Officers went to the home on N. Second Street and E. Monroe Avenue, noticed the front door was opened, went inside, and confirmed there was a man dead on the floor, Neely said.
The dead man was identified as Archie Geiger, 49, of Temple.
Medical examiners determined that Geiger was a victim of a homicide, dying from a gunshot wound.
Anyone with information surrounding Geiger's death is asked to call the police.
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Danish outfit OER is to work with MPI Offshore on maintenance at Eneco's 120MW Prinses Amalia offshore wind farm off the coast of the Netherlands.
The NSG Wind subsidiary has won a five-year contract to provide project management and technicians during the exchange of the project's main components, including gearboxes, generators, transformers, blades and bearings.
The contract started at the beginning of 2018, OER said.
MPI Offshore will provide offshore transport and lifting services during the component exchange.
Prinses Amalia, which is located 23km off the coast of Ijmuiden, consists of 60 Vestas V80-2.0MW turbines and has been operational since 2008.
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The 10-year Treasury yield earlier touched 3% for the first time in four years (it's since pulled back to 2.99%), but homebuilders (ITB +1.4% ) are the strongest sector in early action.
The builders have had a rough run of it so far this year, so higher rates appear to be at least somewhat priced in.
There's also bullish news today, with Pulte up 5.2% after blowing through Q1 estimates, and new home sales for March easily topping expectations (and February's number was revised higher).
Toll Brothers (TOL +1.9% ), Lennar (LEN +1.5% ), D.R. Horton (DHI +3.1% ), KB Home (KBH +1.3% ), Hovnanian (HOV +1% )
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The longest accessible shoreline of Italy
by Roberta Lunghini - 2017.02.14
It will be in the Veneto Region the longest accessible shoreline of Italy. All thanks to a project, recently presented and approved by the Regional Board last December, whose purpose is to develop and facilitate the travel offer, the holiday and the stay of people with physical disabilities, motor and/or sensory impairments in the seaside resorts of the area. In particular, it is planned the construction of an integrated network between the accommodation services, the social and health units, the public administrations and the private social services. The initiative has a total budget of € 650,000 and will involve the following municipalities: San Michele al Tagliamento (Bibione), Caorle, Eraclea, Jesolo, Cavallino-Treporti, Venice (Lido), Chioggia, Rosolina and Porto Tolle, which all together in 2016 hosted around 25 million tourists.
Scottie Sellers blocks a punt, Keaton Adams scoops it up and advances it to the Smoky Hill 5-yard line. Spartans looking for a late score in the final minute of the first half. #COpreps
Charlotte tells everyone that she quit her previous job and will now be a prosecutor.
Biafra: It is not wrong for people to agitate – Umahi
Chairman, South-East Governors’ Forum and Governor of Ebonyi State, Dave Umahi has stated that it is within the fundamental human rights of people to agitate. Governor Umahi made this disclosure while fielding questions on behalf of the South-East delegation that met with the Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, in a closed-door session at the Old […]
Biafra: It is not wrong for people to agitate – Umahi
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01:15 Reported News Briefs Iyar 10, 5778 , 25/04/18 Iyar 10, 5778 , 25/04/18 Watch: IDF troops raid PA village Read more IDF soldiers in Gush Etzion area raid village of Halhul following recent wave of terrorist attacks and riots. ► ◄ Last Briefs
"Where Yat Nawlins" was the theme of the 385-member, co-ed Krewe of Titans' eighth annual parade through Slidell. Though a steady drizzle fell, it didn't dampen the spirits of the Titans revelers.
Among the floats commemorating the New Orleans Tricentennial were tributes to the "New Orleans Fairgrounds," "Saenger Theater," the "New Orleans Saints" and "New Orleans Mardi Gras." Reigning were King Titan VIII George Wigginton and Queen Titan VIII Celie Schwankhart Scott. Grand Marshall Al Scramuzza of the famous Seafood City also was greeted with shouts of "Seafood City" from fans on the streets of Slidell.
Carol Wolfram photographs and writes stories about the people and events of the Slidell community. To reach her, email carol.wolfram@yahoo.com.
NEW YORK Julia Roberts was named People magazine's world's most beautiful woman for a record 5th time on Wednesday, but the actress said she thought her best years were yet to come.
Roberts, 49, was first given the annual honor in 1991, a year after she skyrocketed to fame in the romantic comedy "Pretty Woman." She was also named most beautiful woman in 2000, 2005 and 2010.
"I'm very flattered," Roberts told People magazine, adding "I think I'm currently peaking."
The actress, who won an Oscar in 2001 for playing against type in "Erin Brockovich," has been married for 14 years to cinematographer Danny Moder, with whom she has three children.
Former "Friends" star Jennifer Aniston was last year's most beautiful woman for People magazine.
(Reporting by Jill Serjeant; Editing by Meredith Mazzilli)
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Rescue teams zoomed to the help of a man who was in distress in water off Portobello Beach
HM Coastguard scrambled teams from South Queensferry, Kinghorn in Burntisland and Fisherrow in Musselburgh as well as a coastguard helicopter after calls from local police officers at 5.30 on Tuesday, July 4.
The Kinghorn lifeboat crew reached the man first and pulled aboard.
Two police officers joined the crew on the lifeboat to ensure the man was taken back ashore safely.
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Police were called to a report of a child found unresponsive inside a vehicle in a parking lot on North Service Road last Wednesday, May 23.
OMAHA, Neb. — Authorities say a man accidentally shot and killed his wife in the kitchen of their Sarpy County home while he was cleaning his pistol.
The Sarpy County sheriff’s office says 68-year-old Afton Teague was shot in the head around 3:30 p.m. Thursday. Authorities who arrived at the scene found her on the kitchen floor. She was taken to Creighton University Medical Center-Bergan Mercy, where she died.
Sarpy County Sheriff Chief Deputy Greg London says Teague’s husband had been firing the .22-caliber semi-automatic pistol that killed his wife at a gun range earlier in the day.
TAOS, N.M. (AP) — A trial over public access to prime hunting territory in northeast New Mexico is underway in Taos.
White Peak has been the source of legal and administrative fights for decades, and at issue in state district court is whether roads used to access the area are considered historic roads open to the public or private ranching roads.
The trial is expected to last about two weeks.
Prosecutors with the New Mexico Attorney General’s Office on Monday described the area as a checkerboard that includes state trust land and property owned by rancher David Stanley.
Stanley has argued that hunters and other members of the public have trespassed on private property for years to reach trust lands.
Prosecutors say federal statute more than 150 years old allows for rights of way.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - BiondVax Pharmaceuticals Ltd
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Adenike Adebola, Mar- keting Director, Guinness said the company is excited to be working with such a football legend this year. “Henry carved his own path to bring his creative flair to the game; he worked hard
to demonstrate his skill and ability; ultimately changing the way the game was played in England and showing that he was truly Made of Black. He is an inspirational ambassador for our Made of Black campaign,” she said.
She said Guinness would also be celebrating everyday football heroes over the next year. “Those passionate about football that have shown their own Made of Black spirit and gone above and beyond to fulfil their football dreams and inspire others,” she said.
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WACO - Iowa State led by 2 at the half, but went cold in the 2nd half, losing to Baylor 81-67. Donovan Jackson led the Cyclones with 15 points, Lindell Wigginton scored 14.
ISU once again played without Nick Weiler-Babb who is still out with tendinitis in his left knee.
Iowa State falls to 12-10 overall, 3-7 in the Big 12, tied for last place.
The Cyclones are on the road again Wednesday at Texas Tech.
Nottingham Symphonic Wind Orchestra will be returning to Thoresby Riding Hall for a concert later this year.
NSWO is one of the leading amateur wind orchestras in the UK and is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2018.
Guided by musical director Keiron Anderson, highlights over the years have included broadcasts on Radio 3 and Classic FM.
Concerts are given in support of charity with over £100,000 raised since 1987. In 2018 NSWO is supporting Maggie’s (Nottingham).
NSWO will be at Thoresby Riding Hall for an exciting afternoon of musical Heroes and Villains.
The concert takes place on Sunday, May 13, starting at 3pm.
Tickets are £10 (under 14s £5) from Windblowers on 0115 9410543 and the box office on 01623 822009. (Donation to Maggie’s.)
For more see www.nottinghamsymphonicwinds.org.uk
Arkansas' efforts to execute eight Death Row inmates in 11 days this month has refocused attention on the death penalty. Since peaking in 1999, executions in the US have been gradually declining amid controversy over whether lethal-injection methods are humane.
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“Survivor” contestant Jeff Varner was fired from his real estate job for outing another contestant as transgender. Who has hosted Survivor since its inception in 2000?
80 years ago today in 1937, Daffy Duck made his debut in “Pork’s Duck Hunt.” which of these catch phrases from the Looney Toons is attributed to Daffy?
The Boston Marathon is today! What year did it start?
Gene Simmons ranted about how people are killing the music they love by supporting streaming, but he does not care because he already made his money. What is the name of his reality show about his family life and ran for 7 seasons?
The original writers of “Coming to America” are returning to write the sequel. What is the name of the McDonald’s rip off restaurant that plays a key part in the original film?
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NEW YORK (AP) - Worried about catching a cold or the flu on an airplane? Get a window seat, and don't leave it until the flight is over.
That's what some experts have been saying for years, and it's perhaps the best advice coming out of a new attempt to determine the risks of catching germs on an airplane.
The new study sent squads of researchers onto commercial flights to look for viruses and observe how and when people came into close contact.
They concluded that people on the aisles get up the most and tend to be most likely to be near a person spewing infectious droplets of flu or cold virus. The study was funded by Boeing, the Chicago-based airplane manufacturer. It was published Monday by the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
Rep. Dina Titus, D-Las Vegas, speaks at a press conference on Friday, April 7, 2017, in North Las Vegas(Bizuayehu Tesfaye/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @bizutesfaye
CARSON CITY — U.S. Rep. Dina Titus will give a speech on Tuesday to a joint session of the Nevada Legislature.
The speech will be her fourth address to the Legislature as a member of Congress. Titus, a Democrat, represents the First Congressional District, which is in the urban core of Las Vegas.
Titus served in the state Senate for 20 years, where she was first elected in 1988.
U.S. Sen. Dean Heller, R-Nev., spoke Monday to a joint session of the Legislature.
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The congregation welcomes everyone to Worship at First United Church. Services are held on Sunday at 11:00 a.m. If anyone has a question or concern please leave a message on the answering machine at the Church 705-856-2926
Sat. June 02 Prayer Shawl Ministry – 3:00 p.m.
Mon. June 04 U.C.W. Summer Meeting – 6:15 at Kaireen’s Cottage
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Truly Spiked & Sparkling introduces its newest style: Truly Wild Berry. Delicious, crisp and refreshing with a hint of natural juiciness and sweetness from California strawberries, raspberries and Marion blackberries, Truly Wild Berry is poised to be the drink of the summer, according to the brand. The spiked sparkling water has only 100 calories, 1 gram of sugar, a 5 percent ABV, and is naturally gluten-free. Truly Wild Berry is sold in six-packs and featured in a new Truly Berry Variety Pack. Each six-pack of slim cans has a suggested retail price of $7.99 to $9.99. The Truly Berry Variety 12-Pack — which includes Wild Berry, Pomegranate, Blueberry & Acai, and Raspberry & Lime styles — has a suggested price of $14.99 to $16.99.
Cole Custer is hoping that the late Sam Ard's magic touch will help him in the Xfinity Series event at Darlington Raceway come Labor Day weekend. The 19-year-old Xfinity rookie's Ford Mustang will carry Ard's red-and-white signature scheme he used on the No.
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The Formation Of Italy's New Government Is Causing A Crisis With Global Implications At heart is a power struggle between politicians who want Italy to remain a member of the European Union and the winners of March elections — Euroskeptic populists. Italy's president vetoed a populist coalition meaning fresh elections may need to be called.
Photo of one of the suspects (Source : Cleveland Police)
Photo of one of the suspects (Source : Cleveland Police)
Police are trying to find the three men responsible for breaking into a garage at a home on the 900 block of Spring Road in Cleveland.
Back on Sept. 13 the three suspects jimmied a door to open the garage.
The suspects are accused of taking multiple items from the garage. Police ask if you recognize the suspects or have any information about this crime to contact Detective Janet Murphy at jmurhphy3@city.cleveland.oh.us or call at 216-623-5218.
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Ujjain: With a view to public interest and maintaining peace,law and order in the district, Collector Sanket Bhondve on Tuesday evening imposed Section 144 of the CR P C in the entire district. Edged weapons, fire weapons, hockey, sticks and other form of weapons cannot be carried in public places by anyone except police personnel and bank guards, as per the rule. Dharna, demonstration of protests, processions and rallies have also been restricted in the district after imposition of Section 144.
The collector also restricted voice amplifying machines, loud speakers, and DJs under Section 10 (2) of the Madhya Pradesh noise control act 1985. After imposing restrictions, voice amplifying equipments will not be allowed near hospitals, nursing homes, telephone office, courts, government offices, educational institutions, offices of local autonomous institutions and banks.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Wealth Glory Holdings Ltd:
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Washington Nationals' Anthony Rendon tosses his bat after a called third strike during the eighth inning in Game 1 of baseball's National League Division Series against the Chicago Cubs, at Nationals Park, Friday, Oct. 6, 2017, in Washington. Alex Brandon AP Photo
Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad in sisted that switching from state administration to managed care would result in substantial savings for Iowa residents. But just months into the move came demands from private insurers for an additional $127 million to cover unforeseen costs.
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March 29 Gseven Co Ltd:
* Says it will issue 2.9 million new shares of its common stock with par value of T$10 per share and issue price at T$25 per share for operating funds enrichment
* Says 429,000 shares of the new shares to be offered to the company's employees, 2.5 million shares of the new shares to be offered through public offering
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According to police official, the avalanche hit an Army post at Baktoor near Line of Control in Gurez sector during the intervening night.
Srinagar: Three soldiers were missing after an avalanche, triggered by fresh snowfall, struck a forward post in Gurez sector in Bandipora district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said on Tuesday.
The avalanche hit an Army post at Baktoor near the Line of Control in Gurez sector during the intervening night, a police official said.
He said at least three soldiers were reported missing after the avalanche.
"Efforts are on to trace the missing soldiers but continuous snowfall was hampering the rescue and search efforts," he added.
An Army porter is missing since Monday after he came under an avalanche in Tulail in Gurez sector.
BURLINGTON, Vt. — More than 450 people enjoyed the fun and free food at an annual holiday party thrown by a 100-year-old Vermont resident.
Anthony Pomerleau said he pays for the entire party each year in Burlington, with this year's bill costing around $13,000. He told WPTZ-TV that he doesn't mind the cost because he "was brought up the hard way" and wants to help the less fortunate with his money.
U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders helped kick off the first party 37 years ago when Pomerleau asked the independent senator, then mayor of Burlington, if he could throw a holiday dinner. Pomerleau said the party has fed at least 40,000 under-privileged children.
The centenarian also remarked on his age, saying "first of all, I'm 100 years old! Feels pretty good to be here."
Sleaford Town’s hopes of maintaining the momentum from their superb 5-1 win over Leicester Nirvana were foiled by the weather on Saturday.
A frozen pitch at Eslaforde Park saw their home match with Desborough called off.
The postponement was exacerbated by rare wins for fellow strugglers St Andrews - 4-2 at Wellingborough Town – and Northampton ON Chenecks – 2-0 at horme to Northampton Sileby Rangers – which dropped Town back to second-bottom of the United Counties League Premier.
On Saturday, Jamie Shaw’s side travel to mid-table Yaxley who won 3-0 in the reverse fixture back in September. Kick-off is 3pm.
LONDON, March 29 Royal Dutch Shell plans to restart operations at its Pearl gas-to-liquids (GTL) plant in Qatar in April after maintenance last month and expects to reach full production capacity by June, a Qatar Petroleum (QP) official said.
"We are aiming for a restart by mid-April and to get back to full capacity again by the end of June," the QP official told Reuters, declining to be named because the matter is not public.
Shell said in December the Qatar's Pearl GTL plant in Ras Laffan - one of the world's largest - was operating at a reduced rate of production due to unforeseen maintenance, and in February that the plant was being shut down and could take a couple of months to bring back..
A Shell spokesman in Qatar did not immediately respond to a request for comment. (Reporting by Tom Finn; Editing by Rania El Gamal)
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LONDON — Five versions of a Vincent van Gogh masterpiece are being reunited for the first time in a "virtual exhibition."
Van Gogh painted his "Sunflowers" series in the south of France in 1888 and 1889. Five versions of work reside in five different museums on three continents.
On Monday they will all be streamed to a global audience in a Facebook Live broadcast.
The broadcast will begin in London's National Gallery at 1650GMT (12:50 a.m. EDT). Then it heads to Amsterdam's Van Gogh Museum, the Neue Pinakothek in Munich, the Philadelphia Museum of Art and Tokyo's Seiji Togo Memorial Museum of Art.
A curator from each museum will describe what makes their version unique.
LA Chargers Week 5 Injury Report: Chargers Hoping To Put Some Kick In Their SeasonThrough four weeks of the NFL season, the Los Angeles Chargers sit as one of a handful of teams without a win. That small list of teams will likely get at least one shorter (unless there is a tie) when the Bolts travel to the Meadowlands in New Jersey to meet the 0-4 New York Giants.
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Tom Brady has thrown an interception in three consecutive games after throwing only two picks in the first 10 games. Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard, who didn’t have an interception in his first 18 games, made his third interception in two weeks.
Brady went 0-for-2 with the interception on the Patriots’ first series as he tried to hit Brandin Cooks, who was blanketed by Howard.
The Dolphins have dominated the first quarter, outgaining the Patriots 103 yards to 2 yards, but lead only 6-0.
Miami has had drives stall at the New England 12 and 26.
Jay Cutler is off to a fast start, completing 7 of 10 passes for 72 yards.
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Donald Shrewsbury, a KC-130J pilot with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152, speaks to local Japanese media during a media event at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Feb. 15, 2017. The media event was put together as an opportunity for local Japanese reporters to get a first-hand look at how the simulators train pilots and enhance readiness. The simulators increase safety, proficiency and allow pilots to dynamically train without placing additional mechanical stress on the aircraft leading to safer flights. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Abrego)
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Kevin Spacey joined Billy Joel for a duet on “New York State of Mind”. This is one of my faves and Kevin Spacey is really good!!
This was this past Friday at Madison Square Garden. Can’t wait for Billy Joel at Busch Stadium in September! Click here for info.
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – Kentucky Senators voted Feb. 10 for the measure that defends the rights of students to express religious beliefs in public schools and allows the Bible to be used for the study of religion.
Senate Bill (SB) 17 passed with a vote of 31-3. It now moves to the House.
The bill also would permit school boards to allow schools to sponsor “artistic or theatrical programs” that advance the learning of cultural or religious heritage.
That provision is in part a response to a Kentucky school’s decision to cut Bible passages referenced in a performance of A Charlie Brown Christmas.
A statement released by the Human Rights Campaign said that the bill, “among other things, allow student groups at colleges, universities and high schools to discriminate against LGBTQ students.”
The bill sets guidelines for schools to allow religious beliefs to be expressed on school grounds. It allows teachers to use the Bible for the study of religion, its history and role in the U.S.
CHISINAU, Moldova (AP) - Moldova's intelligence agency says it has broken up a suspected extremist Islamic group that was spreading propaganda online and whose members had illegal weapons.
The Intelligence and Security Service said Wednesday that agents had searched the homes of a number of Moldovan citizens in the northeastern town of Soroca, and found pistols, semi-automatic rifles and other weapons.
It says members are accused of "propagating radical Islamic ideology," on social media and elsewhere and illegally possessing firearms.
The agency did not provide details about the number of suspects or whether they had been detained.
If found guilty, suspects face up to seven years in prison.
BEREA, Ohio– If you’re looking for the address of the Cleveland Browns training facility, you won’t find it on Google Maps. But you will see the Cleveland Clowns.
Someone changed the name of the corporate offices of the one-win team to the Cleveland Clowns. The name change was there for much of Monday morning.
The Browns wrapped up their season on Sunday with an overtime loss to the Steelers. Their only win of the season came against the Charges.
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Supermercados Econo recently announced the launch of two new products to benefit consumers: branded Visa and gift cards.
In doing so, Econo becomes the first local supermarket to offer consumers a prepaid card with the Visa logo and its private label. The prepaid card is backed by the Visa brand, which allows consumers to make purchases in any business that accepts Visa, both in Puerto Rico and in the United States mainland. The card can be purchased at all Econo stores, in denominations from $20 up to a maximum of $500.
On the other hand, the Econo gift card can be purchased with a value between $10 and $500, to be used exclusively in all Econo stores.
“With Econo Visa and the Econo gift card we offer more options and more convenience for our consumers to make their purchases and give the Econo experience to their friends and family,” said Eduardo Marxuach, president of Econo.
Right now, a group of middle schoolers in Gulfport is preparing for an international level of competition.
Jonathan Brannan visited the team to see what got them to this point.
A search for a missing man, who fled from police more than a month ago after a high-speed car chase on South Australia's Eyre Peninsula, has continued.
About 50 local police, mounted officers and volunteers scoured an area of remote scrub west of Whyalla on Thursday in the hunt for Scott Redman.
Police believe the 19-year-old was in a car that was involved in a pursuit on the Eyre Highway near Kimba on April 21.
The pursuit was terminated due to safety concerns, with the black station wagon found on a dirt road 40km east of Kimba four days later.
Inspector Mark Hubbard said the terrain was challenging, with heavy bush in some patches, but police were preparing to cover up to 10 square kilometres.
"We have carefully searched a couple of key areas again, such as where the car was found and expanded out from there," he said.
Police believe Mr Redman told friends and family he intended to travel to Western Australia but there's no clear information on his location and fears are growing for his wellbeing.
Echoes of Sinatra is coming to the Simsbury Meadows on on September 1st and we want to send you to see the show.
The Echoes of Sinatra show is a full production based on the life of Francis Albert Sinatra. Join us as we take you through a musical journey of the golden era of one of the greatest performers of all time – Frank Sinatra. You can get your tickets by visiting cbsconnecticut.com/echoesofsinatra, but we want you to win them right here.
Tune in to Todd Feinburg every afternoon this week starting at 3pm… When you hear the cue to call, dial 1-800-953-1080 and you could win two tickets to see the show!
Over the years, the dredging has cost taxpayers millions, but the county is working on alternatives to save you money. "Boaters can't get out, a guy tried getting out this morning and had to turn around, he couldn't get out.
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Despite being extremely ill, Christy insists on taking her final exams. Also, Bonnie is furious when she suspects that her boyfriend is cheating on her.
There are a few other minor upgrades, too, including an improved interface that groups recorded episodes into show folders and the option to record straight from a franchise's front page. This comes weeks after their last UX upgrade that introduced a streaming service-standard grid layout and improved algorithms to serve up trending content.
With live TV getting more and more crowded with YouTube TV, Hulu (which recently added live television) and AT&T's DirecTV Now, Sling TV has focused on improving its standout DVR features. Back in April, it expanded its $5 for 50GB "First Look" offer to Apple TV, Android and Roku owners. But crucially, Sling TV now lets you protect content forever (or until you stop subscribing): As TechCrunch points out, PlayStation Vue only saves shows 28 days past air date, while YouTube TV holds them for 9 months
Investing in Tomorrows Technologies 07 Stories These technologies all have staying power. They will affect the economy and our politics, improve medicine, or influence our culture. Some are unfolding now; others will take a decade or more to develop. But you should know about all of them right now.
Josh Sutton, CEO of Pandera Systems, in the company's 'Orlando Room' Friday, March 17, 2017. The room overlooks the Orlando skyline where he and others develop strategies for his company and others including startups.
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Juenger doesn't allow a hit to lead O'Fallon O'Fallon pitcher Hayden Juenger didn't allow a hit through five innings in a shutout of Belleville East in the Class 4A sectional semifinals. O'Fallon coach Jason Portz and East coach Ryan Wiggs also comment on the game. Todd Eschman ×
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DHAKA, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Akayed Ullah, the man suspected of trying to bomb New York City’s Port Authority, had no criminal record in Bangladesh and last visited his home country in September, Bangladesh’s police chief told Reuters on Monday.
Inspector General of Police A K M Shahidul Hoque said the information was based on the man’s passport number.
The man was from the southeastern Bangladeshi district of Chittagong, Haque said. He last visited Bangladesh on Sept. 8.
Ullah, who had a homemade bomb strapped to his body, set off an explosion at a New York commuter hub during rush hour, injuring himself and three others in what New York Mayor Bill de Blasio called an attempted terrorist attack.
He had burns and lacerations while three other people, including a police officer, had minor injuries. (Reporting by Serajul Quadir in Dhaka, writing by Krishna N. Das, editing by Larry King)
1:20 Blues forward David Perron talks about the NHL Winter Classic Pause
1:07 Blues defenseman Alex Pietrangelo prepares for NHL Winter Classic
1:13 It's a girl! First local baby of the new year born at St. Elizabeth's
2:41 Kristen Poshard talks about personal tragedy and her new position with Madison County
2:00 Estes, Thomas connect to give East St. Louis playoff win
1:07 Edwardsville football coach talks playoff loss to Glenbard West
1:40 State champion high school football team comes home as heroes
2:08 The Sandwich Shop leaves a legacy in Collinsville
1:46 Hall of Famer Chris Pronger returns to the ice for Winter Classic Alumni Game
Last week Justin Timberlake dropped a little clue that he was working on new music, posting a photo on his instagram that showed him in the studio. The caption read “Last week’s Bahamas sessions“.
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On Tuesday (just in time for the July 4th holiday in the US) JT dropped the “SoulMate”. The soul-tinged jam has summer nights written all over it.
CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Shoppers at the Houston County Galleria learned from different medical professionals and healthcare providers at the 2017 Healthy Living Expo.
Hosted by 41NBC, the expo had everything from exercise and nutrition tips, to free health screenings.
Larger Than Life Chiropractic had a booth set up, giving nervous system assessments.
“Just because you feel ok, doesn’t mean you’re healthy, and that’s what most people equate health to,” Dr. Dusty Large said. “But we also know that health is not a singular thing, it’s a multitude of different facets of life.”
41NBC had a mock news desk for people to sit behind and look at themselves on T.V.
To stay in the loop for next year’s expo, keep an eye on 41nbc.com/health.
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In this image from House Television video, House Speaker Paul Ryan of Wis., speaks Wednesday, June 14, 2017, on the House floor at the Capitol in Washington, as he talks about the shooting at the Republican congressional baseball practice. Ryan said, "We are united in our anguish. An attack on one of us is an attack on all of us." House Television via AP)
Dating can be different all around the world. Cinema Slate
Fed up with your local dating scene? If so, you're almost certainly not alone.
Dating-related fatigue and frustration are common among single-but-trying-to-mingle people. And with certain aggravating dating trends becoming increasingly common — like "benching" and "stashing" — it's not hard to imagine why.
If that's the case for you, you may want to take some dating tips from other countries. Maybe, you'll find that the laid-back dating style of people in Sweden or the structured dating rules of Japan jive more with your expectations.
Obviously, there is no way to accurately describe the experiences of every single person who has ever been on a date in any country, so these are all generalizations. All the same, they can help paint a picture of the overall idea of what you might expect should you go on a date during your next global adventure.
Here's what dating is like (for the most part) in 20 different countries around the world.
Choosing an outfit in the Fall can be tricky. Many people swap out their dresses and denim skirts for coats and leather jackets. But we're here to say that you don't have to pack away all of your favorite warm weather pieces just yet. With a couple of unique styling hacks in your back pocket, you can get the most of these Summer staples. Ahead, we're counting down 12 brilliant transitional season styling hacks you'll wish you knew sooner.
Firefighters continue to oversee a fire scene Friday night at 2313 Southway, in northwest Denton near North Lakes Park. A woman in her early 20s was transported to a Denton hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
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Driver faces DUI charge after wring-way crash that hurt 2
LOWELL, Mass. (AP) — Police in Massachusetts have arrested a New Hampshire man they say was drunk when he drove the wrong way on a Lowell street and caused a crash that left two people seriously injured.
Police say 34-year-old Brad Paquin, of Pelham, New Hampshire, was driving the wrong way on VFW Highway at about 3 a.m. Sunday when he struck another vehicle.
Both occupants of the other vehicle were taken to the hospital with serious injuries. Their names were not immediately made public.
Police tell The Sun of Lowell that Paquin failed a field sobriety test.
Paquin was not hurt.
He faces arraignment Monday. It was not clear if he had a lawyer.
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Information from: The (Lowell, Mass.) Sun, http://www.lowellsun.com
Led by Grant DePorter, founder of the Chicago Sports Museum and one of the foremost collectors of Chicago sports memorabilia, the VIP Experience gives behind-the-scenes access to treasured pieces of Chicago sports history. Among the highlights of the tour is the chance to hold and take photos with treasured memorabilia and unique artifacts. Guests will also hear stories behind key moments in Chicago sports history and learn more about the athletes who participated in many of the interactive experiences featured in the Museum.
All tours begin at 11am at the entrance to the Chicago Sports Museum. Tickets for the VIP Experience include admission to the Museum. Proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to Chicago Gateway Green, a non-profit organization dedicated to greening and beautifying Chicago’s expressway, gateways, and neighborhoods.
Firefighters are investigating after a vehicle caught fire and spread to a nearby vacant house in Shreveport Saturday morning.
The Shreveport Fire Department was called to a report of a structure fire around 5:20 a.m. in the 2100 block of Darien St.
According to SFD spokesman Fred Sanders, the fire started in a vehicle, spreading to the house.
Sanders says the house was heavily damaged by smoke.
It took firefighters about 15 minutes to contain the blaze. No injuries were reported.
Firefighters are investigating what caused the vehicle to catch fire.
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In the foothills of the Aspromonte mountains in southern Italy, the silence of a once-dying village is broken by the laughter of a small group of refugees.
Tiny Sant’Alessio has been welcoming families and vulnerable migrants here for three years in a project which not only provides humanitarian assistance but brings with it invaluable economic and social benefits.
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Jones is out of the lineup Monday against the Marlins, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
The Giants are giving Buster Posey a day off behind the plate and opting to use him at first base, so there won't be any room in the lineup for Jones, who sits for the first time in five contests. Jones should still have a line on an everyday role until Brandon Belt (concussion) returns from the 7-day disabled list, but he'll need to drastically improve upon the .170/.214/.245 line he's posted thus far in his MLB career before generating much fantasy intrigue.
One of the world top-selling musical groups is scheduled to perform at Youngstown's Covelli Centre early next year.
Promoters announced on Monday that Earth, Wind & Fire will take to the stage at 7:30 pm on March 16, 2018. Doors open at 6 pm.
Tickets go on sale on Friday, December 15 at 10 am at Southwoods Health box office at the Covelli Centre, or on the phone at 1-800-745-3000, or online at www.ticketmaster.com.
Ticket Prices: $95.50 / $65.50 / $55.50 / $45.50
Earth, Wind & Fire, known for hits such as Shining Star, After the Love has Gone, and Let's Groove, has released 23 albums, recorded eight number one R&B singles, and eight double platinum top ten pop albums.
They have earned more than 50 gold and platinum albums and sold more than 100 million albums worldwide, earning them a spot as one of the best selling music artists of all-time.
Earth, Wind & Fire, winner of nine Grammy Awards, has been inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Vinatieri missed both field goal attempts from 43 and 33 yards in blizzard conditions in Sunday's loss at Buffalo. He did make a 43-yard extra point attempt.
It was almost impossible to convert any field goal attempts amid blowing wind and six inches of snow, so it's hard to read too much into his misses. It was more amazing that Vinatieri actually converted the 43-yard extra point attempt that had been pushed back after a penalty.
April 3 Ciber Inc:
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The head of a wind-energy company pitching a large-scale operation for the province’s west coast says he’s encouraged by the support he’s seeing for his project from communities throughout the region – support he hopes to turn into negotiating capital as the venture moves forward. NTV’s Don Bradshaw brings us that story.
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OXNARD (CBSLA) — Oxnard and Ventura County Fire officials are assessing five people for various injuries following a traffic collision at a Costco.
The accident happened at around 11:35 a.m. at a Costco in the 2000 block of Ventura Boulevard.
According to fire officials, none of the victim’s injuries appear to be life-threatening.
This is a breaking news report. More information will be provided as it becomes available.
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is meeting his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, for talks on bilateral relations and international issues.
Maduro's visit Friday comes amid stringent U.S. sanctions on the South American nation and a deepening political crisis in Venezuela, as the country struggles with triple-digit inflation and widespread shortages.
The foreign ministers of both countries will also participate in the second meeting of their joint ``partnership commissions'' aimed at forging cooperation between the two countries, according to the Turkish president's office.
Maduro's visit follows a tour to Russia and to Belarus, where he discussed expanding military ties with the ex-Soviet nation.
In February 2016, Erdogan visited Chile, Peru and Ecuador to boost trade ties between Turkey and South America.
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The night Atlanta took over Los Angeles. Hit the red carpet of the World Premiere with the cast for a deeper look at Atlanta Robbin' Season.
Brussles: A power outage has hit Brussels airport, delaying departing planes and leaving hundreds of people stranded outside the terminal.
Florence Muls of Brussels airport says the outage hit at 5 am (0400 GMT) on Thursday and specifically affected the luggage and air conditioning systems.
Early morning departures were immediately affected and hundreds of people were left waiting outside.
Muls says after the outage was fixed, people were slowly let back in the building. Dozens of flights were delayed.
Shahn Eric Waltmon, 44, of Silsbee, died Thursday, December 29, 2016. He was born on October 11, 1972, in Beaumont, to Linda Gail Waltmon.
Shahn was a pipefitter in the construction industry. He enjoyed his Harley, video games and the Dallas Cowboys. But, most of all, he loved spending time with the love of his life, his wife Sarah.
Survivors include his wife, Sarah Waltmon of Silsbee; sisters, Amy Magness and Kia Thornton; and a host of many cousins, relatives and other close friends.
He was preceded in death by mother, Linda Waltmon and grandmother, Ethel Waltmon.
A memorial service for Mr. Waltmon will be held on Tuesday, January 3, 2017, at 7:00 p.m., at St. Louis Catholic Church, 315 W Buccaneer Drive, Winnie. A private family committal was held under the direction of Broussard’s, 134 West Buccaneer Drive, Winnie.
A GoFundMe.com account has been set up for Mr. Waltmon and in lieu of flowers the family requests donations to that account. https://www.gofundme.com/shahn-waltmons-funeral-expenses
March 19 (Reuters) - Unity Biotechnology Inc:
* UNITY BIOTECHNOLOGY, INC. COMPLETES $55 MILLION SERIES C FINANCING
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It's the second legal win for the city since the American Beverage Association and local retailers filed a lawsuit against the 1.5-cents-per-ounce tax on sweetened beverages in September, claiming the levy is illegal because it effectively causes double taxation. The tax was first upheld by a Common Pleas Court judge who dismissed the ABA's lawsuit in December.
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U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson reacts during a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Moscow, Russia, April 12, 2017. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov
MOSCOW Russian President Vladimir Putin may meet visiting U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson later on Wednesday, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told a conference call with reporters.
"There is a certain possibility," the meeting will take place, Peskov said, if Tillerson and his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov, who are having talks in Moscow, deem it expedient to brief Putin on their discussions.
Peskov also said Western powers' calls on Russia to stop supporting Syrian President Bashar al-Assad amount to giving terrorists a free hand.
(Writing by Denis Pinchuk; Editing by Christian Lowe)
WINNIPEG, MB – The Teulon, Manitoba woman shot in the Las Vegas mass shooting has been reunited in her hospital room with the man who saved her life.
Justin Uhart was bartending nearby when it all went down.
He put a hand on the gunshot wound on Jan Lamborne’s stomach and stayed with her until she went in for surgery.
Meantime, a family friend has set up an account for donations for Jan at the Teulon Credit Union.
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Samsung Galaxy S9 will launch at the Mobile World Congress tradeshow next month.
But ahead of the launch, eager Galaxy fans can already download the default wallpaper that will purportedly ship with the all-new smartphone.
Tipster Evan Blass, who shared high-resolution images of the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ earlier this month, has provided the full-size wallpaper pictured running on the leaked handset.
The stylish purple wallpaper is different from the nature landscapes used on the previous generation, Galaxy S8.
You can download the wallpaper here, or from leakster Evan Blass’ tweet.
Some 17,000 police officers have been deployed in the Turkish capital of Istanbul, as the search continues for the gunman who killed at least 39 people celebrating the new year at the Reina nightclub.
No group has claimed responsibility yet.
Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is vowing to “fight to the end against terrorism”.
Al Jazeera’s Sinem Koseoglu reports from Istanbul.
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Most meteorologists forecast the 2017 Atlantic hurricane season will be less active than a year ago with the number of named storms and hurricanes near historic averages.
A few meteorologists, however, expect this season to be more active than normal with one, Global Weather Oscillations, saying it could be the most active since 2005 when five hurricanes hit the United States, including some of the most destructive in history, Katrina, Rita and Wilma.
(Reporting by Scott DiSavino; Editing by Lisa Shumaker)
SOMERS POINT, N.J. (AP) - A New Jersey hospital has launched a $100,000 funding campaign to upgrade its maternity equipment.
The Press of Atlantic City reports Shore Medical Center is raising money to buy 10 new fetal monitors. The monitors track a baby's heart rate and a mother's contractions.
Hospital officials say the new equipment will improve birth experiences.
Shore Medical nurse manager Christl Dooley says fetal monitors are especially important in high-risk pregnancies. Dooley says the monitors help with issues like high blood pressure and diabetes.
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Information from: The Press of Atlantic City (N.J.), http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com
MOSCOW, April 3 There was only one blast in St Peterburg's metro system which happened in a train in between two stations, a source in Russia's emergency services said on Monday.
"There was one blast in one site in between (stations) as the train arrived at the Technology Institute station from Sennaya (Ploshchad) station," the source told Reuters.
Russian media reported earlier that there were two blasts. Ten people have been killed in the incident, authorities said. (Reporting by Polina Nikolskaya)
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The Kentucky Race Track Chaplaincy has instated a new bilingual chaplain team to serve Spanish-speaking workers.
WAVE-TV reports (http://bit.ly/2oHYtAz) that about 85 percent to 95 percent of those working behind the scenes at Churchill Downs speak Spanish. In addition to leading prayer and preaching in the chapel on the grounds, chaplains will operate a clothing closet and food pantry for workers.
Chaplain Joseph del Rosario says his aim is to help the workers who keep operations running smoothly in any way possible. He also says that representation of women among the workers is growing.
The chaplaincy was founded in 1989 to specifically serve the workers in the barn and training areas.
March 31 Puerto Rico's federally appointed financial oversight board scheduled mediation in debt restructuring talks between the U.S. territory's general obligation bondholders and holders of its so-called COFINA debt, which is backed by sales tax revenue, the board said in a letter to the creditors on Thursday.
The letter, which was not public but was obtained by Reuters, said former bankruptcy Judge Allan Gropper would serve as mediator in the talks, which will run from April 10-13 in New York. (Reporting by Nick Brown)
Alexi Santana was the self-educated running star from the Montana desert, where he trained on his own, riding a horse named "Good Enough" and herding cattle for a living. He wowed the admissions office at Princeton University with his incredible backstory: His father was an artist who died in a car crash, his mother a sculptor dying of leukemia in Switzerland, he wrote.
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A West Columbia man fell to his death in Kershaw County while doing construction work on a building in the Lugoff area.
The Kershaw County Coroner identified the man as 45-year-old Larry Durney.
The coroner said Durney was wearing his safety lines but he had taken it loose to move down some. When he did that, the wind the tin he was putting on the roof flew up and knocked Durney off the roof. He fell about 30 feet to the ground.
Durney was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.
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We want to facilitate the growth of championship contenders and playoff hopefuls seeking to be more competitive from the get-go. We want to help move along the long-term rebuilds upon which some of the NBA's less competitive squads are set to embark.
And we're going to do so by providing a bit of advice to each of the league's 30 franchises.
For some, the focus rests on external moves—trades or free-agent signings that could help improve the current rotation. Others need to home in on internal decisions, whether they're giving younger players more minutes or making abstract, strategic shifts.
But if any team thinks it's entering the 2017-18 season in perfect fashion, it's in for a rude awakening.
South Korean officials are beginning preparations for a summit next month with North Korea, as a report shows the North had probably begun testing a nuclear reactor as recently as late February. Grace Lee reports.
U.S. coal miner Peabody Energy Corp said it had emerged from Chapter 11 protection and was expected to begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Tuesday under the ticker symbol BTU.
The largest U.S. coal producer filed for bankruptcy protection in April 2016, after a sharp drop in coal prices left it unable to service debt of $10.1 billion.
The company said it had reduced its debt by more than $5 billion since March 2016.
Peabody will focus on reducing debt, targeting high-return investments and returning cash to shareholders over time, Chief Executive Officer Glenn Kellow said.
(Reporting by Komal Khettry in Bengaluru; Editing by Anil D'Silva)
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Jordan Reed didn’t practice with his teammates during the final day of Redskins training camp on Sunday, but he thinks he’ll be back in drills with them soon.
Reed worked on a side field while wearing new cleats fitted with orthotics to protect the injured toe that led the team to place him on the physically unable to perform list at the start of camp. After the workout, Reed said that he’s looking at next week as a target for a return to practice.
“It feels great,” Reed said, via the Washington Post. “It’s starting to get way better now. I’m just making sure I can do everything I can in my power to make sure it’s comfortable when I do get back on the field.”
If Reed is back next week, the team would have a couple of preseason games left to get him some game action before the regular season. Given Reed’s injury history, importance to the offense and experience in the scheme, it wouldn’t be a great shock if they opted to just wait until the games count in the standings.
The Washington Nationals have suspended assistant hitting coach Jacque Jones with pay for an indefinite period of time as the team investigates a legal matter, the team announced.
According to the Washington Post, a civil case was filed on Sept. 28 in which an unnamed plaintiff alleges that Jones had "photo of the Plantiff's naked breasts" and "promised her that the photos would be kept between them" but he shared them with others without her consent after their relationship ended. The plaintiff says they suffered "general and special damages" from the photos being shared.
Jones has been a member of the Nationals' organization since the start of the 2016 season. He played 10 seasons in the majors including seven with the Minnesota Twins.
Minor league hitting coordinator Troy Gingrich will assume the assistant hitting coach duties.
The Nationals opened the National League Division Series on Friday night against the Chicago Cubs.
A Kenyan court has released seven doctors who are officials in the medics' union and who were jailed earlier this week for not calling off a strike by doctors working in public institutions.
The decision to free the seven was made Wednesday by three judges of the appellate court.
About 1,000 doctors outside the court celebrated the officials' release and held a peaceful march to Parliament and Nairobi's Freedom Park. More than 5,000 doctors from public hospitals are on strike over pay and to protest Kenya's dilapidated health care system.
Health minister Dr. Cleopa Mailu told the Senate committee for health that he had agreed to the release of the officials. The union had said that no negotiations would be held until the seven were freed.
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A 35-year-old man has been arrested for indecent exposure in the parking lot of a gym.
On April 4, deputies were informed that Berrino McClary was exposing and inappropriately touching himself in the parking lot of Muv Fitness located at the Village at Sandhill. As the investigation unfolded, officials were able to identify McClary.
Richland County deputies also found out that McClary was arrested by the Columbia Police Department just three days after this incident on unrelated charges of indecent exposure.
McClary was arrested for the second time on April 20 by the Richland County Sheriff’s Department and taken to the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center.
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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – We finally know where the first Tim Horton’s will be opening in Indianapolis. It will open up shop on the city’s west side at 8301 Rockville Road, according to state construction filings obtained by our newsgathering partners at the IndyStar.
A construction timeline for the location is unknown at this point.
Tim Horton’s also announced last year that it has plans to open a store in Lafayette.
The popular chain based out of Canada specializes in coffee, doughnuts, pastries and sandwiches. There are nearly 4,600 locations worldwide with less than 20 percent of their stores in the United States.
There are currently nine locations in Indiana. Eight stores are near the Fort Wayne area, and one store is in Richmond.
Barcelona have signed Marlon Santos (right) up to a three-year deal
Barcelona had the option to extend the Brazilian’s terms and today confirmed they will keep Santos at the Nou Camp.
“FC Barcelona have taken up the option to keep Marlon Santos at FC Barcelona for the next three seasons,” a club statement read.
Santos, 21, joined Barcelona from Brazilian side Fluminense last summer.
The centre-back has excelled in the Barcelona B team and made his progression to the first team last term.
He made his debut for the Catalan club in the 2-0 Champions League win at Celtic.
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OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Authorities say suspects in the 1999 shooting deaths of an Oklahoma couple and the abduction of their 16-year-old daughter and her friend “bragged” about photographing the girls while they were bound.
Sixty-six-year-old Ronnie Dean Busick was charged Monday with four counts of first-degree murder in the killing of Danny and Kathy Freeman of Craig County, and the disappearance of teenagers Lauria Bible and Ashley Freeman.
Oklahoma officials say two other suspects have died.
According to an affidavit, unnamed witnesses interviewed by investigators said the suspects abducted the girls, and that they had seen photos of them. Authorities believe the teenagers were eventually killed and might be buried in a pit in northeastern Oklahoma.
Lauria Bible’s mother, Lorene Bible, says she believes “somebody knows where these girls are.”
NEW YORK — Washington forward T.J. Oshie has been fined $5,000 for cross-checking Pittsburgh defenceman Kris Letang in the neck.
The NHL announced the fine Saturday.
The scuffle along the boards occurred at 19:40 of the second period in the Penguins' 7-4 win Friday night. Oshie was assessed a minor penalty.
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Union leader Len McCluskey will continue to give Jeremy Corbyn his "full support" - after appearing to indicate the Labour leader might step down.
The Unite general secretary appeared to have suggested Corbyn could resign before a general election if the party's poll ratings remained "awful."
But in a series of new tweets, McCluskey described the Islington North MP as a "genuine, decent man fighting for a fairer Britain".
A key ally of Corbyn, 66-year-old McCluskey had said in a Daily Mirror interview that Corbyn and shadow John McDonnell would examine the situation if Labour was still polling badly in 2019.
He had even said that the pair were not "desperate to cling on to power for power's sake."
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State and local investigators are asking for the public’s help to find who is responsible for setting a vacant house on fire in Gibson County. It happened in Oakland City on Tuesday early in the morning. Investigators say the fire was intentionally set, and they are looking for help to find who is responsible.
Authorities encourage anyone with information about the fire to call the Indiana Arson Hotline at 1-800-382-4628.
Callers could receive up to a $5,000 reward for information leading to an arrest of the person(s) responsible. Callers can remain anonymous.
Investigators with the Indiana State Fire Marshal, Indiana Department of Homeland Security and the Oakland City Police Department are still investigating this incident.
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The remains of Chief Kelechi Emeteole will be committed to Mother Earth on Friday, August 18 at Amiyi Obilohia in Isikwuato Local Government Area of Abia State.
There will be a funeral service to be conducted by the International Church of Christ at his compound. Interment follows soon after the church service.
The former Heartland coach died June 21 after a long battle with throat cancer.
The ‘Caterpillar’ as he was popularly called during his active days in the national team, managed top teams like Heartland FC, Enugu Rangers and El Kanemi in the Nigeria Premier League before his death.
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Popular Day Hikes is a series of books written for visitors and locals looking to hike scenic trails from well-established staging areas. These factual, attractive guides feature detailed maps and colour photographs to whet the appetite. Kananaskis Country covers 35 popular day hikes in this mountainous recreation area west of Calgary. Albertas faourite destination of outdoor enthusiasts, Kananaskis Country offers a wide range of choices, from easy, short day walks to ridgewalkswith a pitch or two of easy scrambling. There is something here for everyone.
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PITTSFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — Police say a tow truck driver was killed when an SUV slammed into the rear of an empty school bus as he tended to the broken down vehicle in southeast Michigan.
State police said in a statement that two adults and three children in the SUV are in critical condition after the collision Tuesday morning along Interstate 94 in Pittsfield Township, about 30 miles (50 kilometers) southwest of Detroit.
Police say the tow truck driver, 42-year-old Nader Chehadi, was behind the school bus, which had stopped at the side of the road due to engine trouble when the crash happened. No students were on the bus.
Police are investigating the cause of the crash.
YEAR MILLION is a new six-part series that explores what it will be like to be human 1 million years from now. Through illustrative, dramatic storytelling, YEAR MILLION paints a vision of humanity’s fate through the lens of a typical future American family, which includes a daughter who is part AI. The series propels us into an odyssey of unfathomable human choices and predicts how every aspect of technology may affect our lives.
Family members have said Swenson, 30, complained of chest pain and wasn’t acting normally July 27 before leaving his home for an appointment in Salt Lake City. His family believes he never arrived. That was the last time his family saw him.
CHATTANNOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Studies show that the subject of art can help students succeed in other areas.
Leaders at one Chattanooga Hotel are doing their part to make that happen.
Spring Hill Suites recently held an art fundraiser to help Alpine Crest Elementary.
Portland police have declared a Patriot Prayer march on Saturday a riot.
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On Saturday, a Patriot Prayer march had a permit to begin in the area of Madison and Third Avenue, according to police.
Officers said fireworks and other objects were being thrown around Second and Main Street and that the permit was canceled.
Later on, police said they observed "assaults, criminal behavior, and projectiles being thrown" and declared the event a riot.
Police continued to say that people must leave the area and failure to comply may be subject to an arrest.
The Federal Protective Service has closed Terry Schrunk Plaza, according to police and the permit is revoked for the plaza.
Stay with FOX as we update on the march.
An ambitious young executive is sent to retrieve his company's CEO from an idyllic but mysterious "wellness center" at a remote location in the Swiss Alps. He soon suspects that the spa's miraculous treatments are not what they seem.
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Reyes (elbow) threw from 90 feet out for the first time in his rehab Sunday, Alaina Getzenberg of MLB.com reports. "It will be a few weeks at 90, and then I'll move back from there," Reyes said. "My body feels great, I feel healthy. My elbow feels great, and it's just getting back and gaining strength."
Reyes has been making consistent progress in his throwing program, having just reached a distance of 60 feet on July 24. The promising prospect will stick with his current distance for multiple weeks before attempting to take matters up another notch. The goal for Reyes continues to be for him to be healthy enough to participate in a portion of spring training in 2018.
April 24 (Reuters) - Ottakringer Getraenke AG:
* FY PROFIT BEFORE TAX FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS INCREASED FROM EUR 13.12 MLNTO EUR 16.01 MILLION
* FY REVENUE EUR 218.8 MILLION, UP 4.5%
* TO PROPOSE TO PAY OUT ADDITIONAL ONE-OFF ANNIVERSARY DIVIDEND OF EUR 2.00 PER SHARE
* TO PROPOSE REGULAR DIVIDEND OF EUR 2.00 PER SHARE THUS TOTAL DIVIDEND AMOUNTS TO EUR 4.00PER SHARE Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
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April 20 Amrest Holdings SE:
* Preliminary sales generated by Amrest group in Q1 amounted to 1.15 billion zlotys ($289.94 million) which was a 33.7 pct increase compared to the corresponding period of 2016
* Growth of group's revenues in Q1 was supported by the consolidation of the results of Starbucks chain in Germany acquired on May 23, 2016, and 15 KFC restaurants taken over in Germany on March 1 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 3.9663 zlotys) (Gdynia Newsroom)
Four inmates, including a man charged with murder, escaped from an Oklahoma jail and are on the loose, authorities said Monday. The Pottawatomie County Sheriff's Office said that Moody and the third inmate who escaped were "recaptured on March 22".
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WASHINGTON — Democratic Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia is warning bankers that legislation rolling back financial rules put in place after the 2008 economic crisis could stall.
Warner says legislation revamping the law known as Dodd-Frank “will not pass if it comes back to the Senate” for another vote.
Warner’s comments are a warning shot to House Republicans. They want to amend Senate-passed legislation that would provide regulatory relief for banks.
But Warner tells members of the American Bankers Association that 17 Democrats who voted for the Senate bill have taken “an awful lot of heat.” They’re not anxious to revisit the debate.
The bankers are in Washington for a conference. Warner tells them the Senate bill contains several House provisions and “we’ve stretched this about as far as we can go.”
A Milford fugitive wanted in Kent and Sussex Counties was found this weekend. 28-year-old Marque Anthony was found in the area of Church and Southwest Front Streets just after noon on Saturday. He was searched by police, who found drug paraphernalia on him. He was taken to SCI on $1,500 bond. Anthony was given two court dates; one for the drugs, and another for his active warrant.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Billionaire investor Carl Icahn sold nearly 1 million shares of stock in a company tied to the steel industry leading up to President Donald Trump’s decision to impose costly tariffs on steel and aluminum imported into the U.S.
Icahn also has ties to Trump; he was an unpaid adviser to the president before resigning last August.
A recent regulatory filing disclosed Icahn sold $31.3 million worth of stock in crane manufacturer Manitowoc Co. last month. Manitowoc could be hurt by Trump’s tariffs, a threat that caused the company’s shares to drop by 9 percent to $26.93 since the president’s announcement.
Icahn sold his Manitowoc stock at prices ranging from $32.47 to $34.31 from Feb. 12 to Feb. 22.
Icahn’s office didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment on Saturday.
Wallace is currently dealing with back soreness, Jim Wyatt of TitansOnline.com reports.
The severity of the issue is unknown at this time. Wallace is battling for a depth role at linebacker, so missed practice time would certainly hinder his chances.
RANCHO CUCAMONGA >> A 51-year-old Rancho Cucamonga man has been charged with sexually abusing a young child.
The man, listed in jail records as Jecy Sumampouw Sigar and court records as Jely Adam Sumampouw Sigar, pleaded not guilty Thursday to sexually abusing a child under 10 and lewd acts with a child under the age of 14.
Authorities wouldn’t release much information about the case to protect the victim, but Cindy Bachman, spokeswoman for the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, did confirm that Sigar was a friend of the victim’s family.
He was arrested Monday at the Rancho Cucamonga sheriff’s station, officials said. He is being held at West Valley Detention Center in Rancho Cucamonga with bail set at $500,000.
JOHANNESBURG, April 12 South African retail sales fell by 1.7 percent year-on-year in February, largely in-line with market expectations, after shrinking by 2.3 percent in January, data from the statistics office showed on Wednesday.
Analysts polled by Reuters had forecast a 1.8 percent year-on-year contraction in February.
On a month-on-month basis, sales inched up by 0.8 percent but were down 0.7 percent in the three months to February compared with the same period last year, Statistics South Africa said. (Reporting by Mfuneko Toyana; Editing by James Macharia)
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WITH 100 million new Internet users every year, Amazon is betting big on India, but a major new investment in homegrown rival Flipkart means the battle to dominate the fast-growing e-commerce market is set to heat up.
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Sixteen months later, St. John’s finally has a new full-time athletic director. Anton Goff will be introduced as the new AD at a 4 p.m. press conference Monday, the Queens...
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March 30 Irish Residential Properties Reit Plc :
* Appointment of Declan Moylan as chairman of board of company with effect from March 31
* Moylan succeeds Colm Ó Nualláin who will be retiring as chairman and a director on same date Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom: +91 806 749 1136)
With the FAA mandate for ADS-B Out fast approaching — required Jan. 1, 2020, in most airspace where a transponder is required today — aircraft owners need to understand the options.
That’s why the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association launched its ADS-B selection tool, which will help aircraft owners determine the best solutions for your aircraft and where you fly.
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GGP, one of the largest owners of shopping centers in the U.S., has rejected a bid from Brookfield Property Partners, the largest shareholder in the company. A new offer for Brookfield is expected to follow.
Bill would force domestic abusers to give up guns faster
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania Senate committee is advancing a bill to force people with a domestic violence ruling against them to more quickly give up their firearms.
The Judiciary Committee passed the bill unanimously Monday.
Under the bill, people convicted of domestic violence would have 48 hours to give up their firearms to a law enforcement agency, a federally licensed firearms dealer or their lawyer. Under current law, people convicted of domestic violence have 60 days and can give their guns to a relative, friend or neighbor.
In addition, defendants in final protection-from-abuse cases would have to give up their guns in 24 hours. Current law leaves forfeiture to a judge's discretion.
Failing to hand over a firearm would be a second-degree misdemeanor, punishable by up to two years in prison.
Authorities say 25-year-old Derick Carroll, of Clinton, shot 22-year-old Nicholas Luskey, of Fulton, Illinois, on Feb. 1. Clinton County Attorney Mike Wolf said in a news release the shooting was done in self-defense. Wolf says Luskey was watching the home of a woman he'd dated several months previously and pulled Carroll from the woman's car after he blocked them from driving away.
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Police officers escort a clerk from the Taiwan Cooperative Bank to custody in Taipei for investigation over alleged fraud on Monday, April 17. The clerk, surnamed Lai, allegedly received bribes from a realty agent in exchange for assisting his loan applications and for overestimating his real estate prices. The bank extended loans worth over NT$100 million and estimated to loss NT$20 million to NT$30 million from the loans.
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April 5 Mccarthy & Stone Plc:
* H1 revenue of 238.2 million stg versus 250.2 million stg year ago
* H1 profit before tax of 21.8 million stg versus 29.0 million stg year ago
* Hy legal completions of 866 versus 923 year ago
* Says group reiterates guidance that full year outturn is expected to deliver in line with market expectations
* Interim dividend per share 1.8 pence versus 1.0 pence year ago
* Further c.16 new site starts expected by end of Q3 FY17 (FY16: 9) thereby providing a high level of confidence in outturn for FY18 and beyond
* Remains confident of delivering its strategic growth objective of building and selling more than 3,000 units per annum Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bangalore.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com)
Childhood is a many-splendored thing, especially in the hands of “ Tangerine ” director Sean Baker. The trailer for his new movie, “The Florida Project,” presents the story of Moonee, a 6-year-old living at an Orlando motel run by a seemingly gruff owner (Willem Dafoe) who won’t even let her eat ice cream indoors. As Moonee seeks daily adventures, her mother goes to extremes to provide for them.
Baker found great success casting unknown actresses in “Tangerine,” which he shot on iPhones and released to much acclaim in 2015. He employed the same practice with “The Florida Project,” discovering Brooklynn Prince for the role of Moonee and Bria Vinaite as her mother. Based on the glowing reviews from the movie’s Cannes Film Festival premiere in May, Baker has another home run on his hands.
A Mozambican child plays with a hoe outside a makeshift shelter at Kapise camp in Malawi's Mwanza district, January 18, 2016. [Eldson Chagara/Reuters] An internally displaced Syrian woman, covered with mud, carries her belongings as she is stuck with others in the town of Khirbet Al-Joz, in Latakia countryside, waiting to get permission to cross into Turkey near the Syrian-Turkish border, Syria, February 7, 2016.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Queen Latifah will get the royal treatment at the upcoming American Black Film Festival Honors.
The Oscar-nominated actress is set to receive the Entertainment Icon award at this year's ceremony, to be held in Los Angeles on Friday. The star of "Star" on Fox says she is honored to receive the award.
"It means so much to me coming from fellow entertainers and my peers."
Queen Latifah got her start as a rapper almost three decades ago. Besides her Oscar nod for "Chicago," she's also been nominated twice in Emmy acting categories and won a Golden Globe.
The American Black Film Festival Honors will air on BET and Centric at 8 p.m. EST on Feb. 22. Other honorees include Terrence Howard. Actress Regina Hall will host the event.
Next week a huge case heads to court. It concerns Lamonte McIntyre, who has been in prison for 23 years for a crime he says he didn't commit. Meanwhile, the lead detective is under fire. He’s accused of being corrupt and sexually abusive.
A Southwest Florida neighborhood is on alert after a bat with rabies bit two people.
Baku. 28 January. REPORT.AZ/ “Order of President Ilham Aliyev has instructed to build a new settlement on territory of Jojug Marjanli village of Jabrail district”.
Report informs, Chairman of State Committee on Work with Refugees and Internally Displaced People, deputy prime minister, Ali Hasanov told during discussions on upcoming reconstruction works in Jojug Marjanli village.
According to him, it will be possible to locate 150-200 families in the territory: “The families will have to plant and farm to meet their household needs”.
4. It sparked a finger-pointing back-and-forth between Carey’s team and Dick Clark Productions.
Carey rep Nicole Perna told Billboard that Dick Clark Productions “set her up to fail” and that there were issues with her in-ear monitors.
“We told them [the stage managers] that the in-ears were not working 10 minutes before the performance,” Carey’s agent, Stella Bulochnikov told Billboard.
But on Tuesday Dick Clark Productions told Deadline they investigated and the allegations that it “would ever intentionally compromise the success of any artist is defamatory, outrageous and frankly absurd.”
The company added, “In very rare instances there are of course technical errors that can occur with live television, however, an initial investigation has indicated that dcp had no involvement in the challenges associated with Ms. Carey’s New Year’s Eve performance.”
Hamilton Chimala, Spokesperson in the Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development says fire that has raised down George Chaponda’s office this morning came from a socket connecting a plasma screen to power.
“Experts will still have to do their investigations, but as far as we know- some workers detected a burning smell soon after a lightening had strike,” said the publicist.
He said a woman who rushed into Chaponda’s office notted smoke coming from the socket but got afraid to unplug the TV Screen and opted to seek assistance.
“It was in within the short period of time when this woman was seeking assistance when the fire got uncontrollable,” said Chimala
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South West Image Bank has provided The Herald with a look back at car parks of Plymouth with these fascinating pictures of places we've pulled up in all over the city.
If you didn't already know, parking bays for Blue Badge holders are commonplace now, but it wasn't until 1970 that the scheme was introduced, due to the boom in popularity of driving.
It was a result of the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act 1970 that introduced the permits, which were originally orange in colour.
With the face of Plymouth city centre changing so fast, many of these car parks are now long gone, but you may be pleasantly reminded of the ones you had once left your pride and joy in many moons ago.
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March 30 Six Flags Entertainment Corp
* Process to accelerate share repurchase program initiated by six Flags
* Six Flags Entertainment - board approved a stock repurchase plan that allows company to repurchase an incremental $500 million of its common stock
* Has completed an analysis of costs and benefits of pursuing a spin-off of its real estate assets into a reit
* Six Flags Entertainment Corp - determined that it would not be in best interests of its shareholders to proceed with spin-off transaction at this time Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
When Conor McGregor’s third million dollar boxing payday is co-headlined by Terence Crawford, remember this video. Nothing could prepare the boxing world for the unorthodox ways of Conrad Anthony McGregor.
After one open workout coupled with a “leaked” sparring video, sweet science experts are starting to grasp the magnitude of Mystic Mac. Boxer Terence Crawford gets it. Let’s watch Crawford and his entire gym give a clear hat tip to the training methods of boxing innovator Conor McGregor.
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April 13 Gladstone Investment Corp
* Gladstone Investment - closing of sale of equity interest and prepayment of debt investment in Mitchell rubber products on April 7 to Hexpol Holding
* Gladstone Investment - as result of transaction, co realized capital gain on its equity investment, generated success fee income from its debt investment Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
A two-page fatality inquiry report on the 2011 prison death of a Hatter convicted of first-degree murder places the blame on fentanyl, and makes no recommendations. "The evidence heard and considered at the fatality inquiry did not suggest a criticism, review or recommendation in respect of the Commissioner's Directives nor Board of Investigation Report as presented," reads the report written by Provincial Court Judge George J. Gaschler, and released publicly last week.
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April 3 Astral Foods Limited:
* Heps for six months ending 31 march 2017 will reflect a decrease of between 50 pct and 60 pct
* Heps is expected to be between 387 cents and 310 cents Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom: +91 80 6749 1136)
Best Buy Co., the nation's largest consumer electronics retailer, says it will be handing out bonuses to more than 100,000 employees, joining a list of companies sharing a portion of their windfall from the corporate tax reform law with employees.
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The Minneapolis-based chain says that this month it will pay one-time bonuses of $1,000 to full-time workers and $500 to part-time employees.
Company spokesman Jeff Shelman said full-time salaried employees on a bonus plan will not get the extra funds.
Best Buy joins a list of others including Walmart Inc., Walt Disney Co. and Starbucks Corp., adopting measures such as giving out bonuses, enhancing maternity benefits and raising wages in the wake of the tax overhaul.
The Best Buy bonuses were first reported by the Star Tribune in Minneapolis.
Police were called to attend the Warwick RSL last night.
Police were called to attend the Warwick RSL last night. Paul Donaldson
POLICE were called to a disturbance at the Warwick RSL last night.
They attended the scene around midnight.
An infringement notice for being a public nuisance was issued to a 23-year-old Warwick male.
People in one Cape Coral neighborhood are not taking any chances after a brush fire scorched their backyards.
Dry conditions helped flames burn five acres of land just behind SE 24th Avenue more than a week ago. The fire burned just feet away from homes, catching those families off guard and forcing them to leave their homes with nothing but the clothes they were wearing.
They now say "never again." Many say they're packing up the essentials and clearing out dry brush in their yards, preparing for whatever nature is brewing.
"I just got all their socials, birth certificates, and stuff that we need and a couple bags to pack just in case," said Shaneika Gary. "Just in case and we leave everything else."
Firefighters said they received calls this past weekend for grass fires and brush fires, which were quickly doused. But it's that possibility and the dry conditions that have these neighbors on alert.
Investigators are looking into the cause of the March 4 fire.
WEST HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — J.R. Lynch had 21 points and six rebounds, Travis Weatherington made four 3-pointers and scored 18 points, and Hartford beat Sacred Heart 86-72 on Monday night.
Sacred Heart pulled within 10 points with 1:46 remaining in the game but Weatherington made two 3-pointers 33 seconds apart to extend Hartford’s lead to 84-68.
Jason Dunne added three 3-pointers and 17 points for Hartford (5-6). John Carroll had 12 points and Hassan Attia seven blocks.
Hartford led 34-33 at halftime and scored 11 of the first 15 points of the second half to push its advantage to eight points. Dunne had 11 points in the half and Carroll added 10.
Joseph Lopez had 22 points and 11 rebounds for his fifth double-double for Sacred Heart (5-6). Mario Matasovic added 16 points and six boards, and Sean Hoehn 12 points.
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Home Kentucky Owensboro Man Arrested on Drug Charges after Police Pursuit April 17th, 2017 Britney Taylor Kentucky, Owensboro Pinterest
An Owensboro man is behind bars and faces a laundry list of charges after leading troopers on a short pursuit. The pursuit happened Monday around 3:30 a.m. on Reid Road in Owensboro. Kentucky State Police tried to pull over Gregory Obryan for a traffic violation, and that’s when they say he fled the scene.
Obryan led troopers on a short pursuit before losing control and hitting a dirt pile.
Gregory Obryan faces several charges, including fleeing/evading police, tampering with physical evidence, trafficking in synthetic drugs, driving under the influence of drugs, and operating on a suspended driver’s license.
Troopers also served Obryan with an indictment warrant out of Daviess County Circuit Court for drug charges.
Obryan is currently in the Daviess County Jail on a $10,000 cash bond.
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Junior Achievement of Southwest Michigan (JASWMI), which includes St. Joseph County, has been awarded two of Junior Achievement USA®’s highest honors: the 2015-16 Peak Performance Team Award and a 2015-16 Four Star Award. The Peak Performance Team award recognizes superior annual performance by a JA Area staff team in achieving growth in students reached or contact hours delivered, while still sustaining financial and operational soundness. JASWMI was one of 18 JA areas to win this award out of 108 offices across the US. During the 2015-16 school year 17,921 local students received a JA Program, a 44 percent increase over the prior year. The Four Star Award recognizes staff and boards of JA Areas that meet Junior Achievement’s national standards in operational. Recipients must demonstrate growth in student impact and superior fiscal performance. Pictured from left are Tom VanderMolen, Diane Holmquist, Amanda Hammock and Doris McDevitt.
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Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry are listed as the early favorites to be named 2018 NBA Finals MVP.
According to odds at Bovada (via Odds Shark), Durant is a -150 (bet $150 to win $100) favorite, while Curry is the second choice at +170 (bet $100 to win $170).
LeBron James checks in at third, but his odds are sitting at plus-600 since the Cleveland Cavaliers are a steep +710 underdog to defeat the Golden State Warriors.
This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.
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NEW ORLEANS — Jurors have heard opening statements in the trial of a man charged with first-degree murder in the 2015 shooting death of a New Orleans police officer.
The attorney for Travis Boys told jurors that Boys, who faces life in prison if convicted, is mentally ill.
Boys has pleaded not guilty and not guilty by reason of insanity in the death of Officer Daryle Holloway. New Orleans news outlets report that defence attorney Billy Sothern told jurors they will have to determine not what happened, but why it happened.
Assistant District Attorney Inga Petrovich said the evidence will point to a guilty verdict.
April 20 Marks And Spencer Group Plc:
* Updates on its five-year programme to improve its UK store estate to better meet changing needs of customers.
* 36 new stores to open in next six months, over 1,400 new jobs created, proposal to close six stores Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom)
With 50 days to go until the start of the Hockey World Cup, England forward Sophie Bray tells BBC Sport that she did not wash her shirt during the Rio Olympic Games where Team GB won gold and explains where her nickname came from.
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JAMMU: The battery car track to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Cave in Trikuta Hills was closed on Monday for pilgrims in view of heavy rains. “Due to continuous rain Shri Mata Vaisnho Devi Shrine Board this morning closed battery car track for the devotees”, an official said.
He said that apprehending shooting stones and landslide, the track has been closed.
“But the yatra is going on smoothly through traditional track,” he added.
Peter Jok’s three pointer with a minute-18 remaining in overtime gave Iowa the lead for good in an 86-83 win over Michigan in Iowa City. The Wolverines led by seven points midway through the second half before the Hawkeyes rallied to force overtime.
“I couldn’t be more proud”, said Iowa coach Fran McCaffery. “In the first half I did not think we were locked in even though we were up three. I probably challenged them more at halftime of this game than I have in any other game this year and they responded.”
Jok led the Hawkeyes with 25 points, including three of four from three point range. It was the Hawkeyes’ fifth straight win over the Wolverines and the fourth time in the last seven games these teams have played in Iowa City that the game went to overtime.
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The windshield of the Kia Sorrento was shattered. (Source: Orlando Police)
(RNN) - A gas grill being transported in a car exploded when a passenger lit a cigarette, the Orlando Police tweeted.
The driver and his wife had a gas grill in the back seat of their Kia Sorrento in Orlando, FL. The grill was turned on and the propane tank was open and connected, according to News13.
The vehicle continued moving after the explosion and crashed into a pole.
The couple was transported to the hospital and treated for burns, but suffered no life-threatening injuries.
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Jim McCaughan, Principle Global Investors CEO, and Scott Wren, Wells Fargo senior global equity strategist, provide insight to the market sell-off and how to play the volatility. Investors need to have a plan and be ready to step in, says Wren.
And here in deadly serious Rochester, the spirit of play can seem in short supply between the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. as grim-faced, be-suited professionals bustle from meeting to meeting, mentally previewing their next killer power point presentation. So imagine the incongruity when a Rochester business owner was driving past Eagle Grocery and happened to see an adult male happily jumping from square to square.
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The number of college freshmen with no religious affiliation has risen in the last 30 years.
According to a 2016 study by UCLA, 31 percent of college freshmen in 2016 said they have no religious affiliation, compared to 10 percent in 1986.
The results from the survey, which were from more than 137,000 first-time students at 184 U.S. colleges and universities, were reported by Scientific American in May.
“Not surprisingly, religious colleges are more religious, with only 17 percent Nones,” according to Scientific American.
A “None” is a person who claimed no religious affiliation.
After years of sitting vacant, renovation work on the Historic Riverhouse Hotel in downtown Evansville is finally underway.
Vanderburgh County Commissioners say the building has been an eyesore for years, but soon we will see some changes.
You wouldn't be able to tell from the outside, but officials say a lot has changed within the former Riverhouse Hotel.
Right now crews are demolishing the interior, removing concrete. Officials have also been in contact with Vectren to get new electrical service underground.
By September, officials say exterior work should begin. Commissioners say they've been in contact with the owner who still plans to eventually turn this building into a boutique hotel with 76 suites.
As of right now, no opening date has been set.
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Engineer Ali bin Shaheen Al Suwaidi, Chairman of Sharjah Public Works Department (SPWD) said that the project is part of a series of development projects that came within the directives of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohamed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, to meet the needs of the residents of Khorfakkan and provide them with all needed services as part of SPWD’s development plan to meet the needs of municipal councils, coinciding with the Sharjah’s joining of the Global Network for Age-friendly Cities.
It is worth mentioning that SPWD has carried out a number of pivotal, service and developmental projects in the city of Khorfakkan, especially in Zubara area, at a cost of AED 6 million.
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An overturned dump truck caused the two-hour closure of Highway 23 north of Moorpark on Friday afternoon, according to California Highway Patrol officers.
The accident was reported at 12:08 p.m. on the northbound side of the highway, also known in the area as Grimes Canyon Road, just north of Waynes Way. The closure lasted until 2:30 p.m., CHP said.
Officers kept the northbound lane at Waynes Way closed until the road could be cleared of dirt from the dump truck, according to Caltrans.
No injuries were reported from the incident.
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It seems the 30 year old chipolopolo striker is starting the New Year with atleast something to smile at. The New TP Mazaember captain is dating 25 year old fahsion designer Mainza Kalanangwa. See their pre-valentine photos together. Kalaba is long known to have a taste of hot babes but we hope he will marry this one. We wish them a happy valentine!!!
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw: e-health push can build 'Swastha Bharat'
In 2017 govt should push for increased adoption of technology to transform public health care system
In 2017 govt should push for increased adoption of technology to transform public health care system
2016 was a landmark year for India as demonetisation nudged the country towards an inclusive, less-cash dependent digital future. In 2017, the government should push for the increased adoption of technology to transform the country’s public health care system and ensure a healthy future for all Indians. The low priority accorded to health care in India over the years has resulted in a vicious cycle of disease, death and destitution in the country. Over 63 million Indians slip into poverty every year as high health care costs drain them of their financial resources. In fact, ...
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March 31 Saizen Real Estate Investment Trust -
* Termination Agreement In Relation To The Proposed Rto Transaction
* Sdpsl shall pay a sum of s$3.0 million for benefit of unitholders Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Bazemore won't participate in Friday's exhibition game against the Pistons.
Bazemore will get the night off seemingly for rest, as there's been no indication he's dealing with an injury. With reserve shooting guard Marco Belinelli also out, the Hawks may have to work shooting guard by comittee. The likes of Malcolm Delaney, DeAndre Bembry (triceps) and Nicolas Brussino could all see additional run.
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Golden Globe nominees, clockwise from top left: "Big Little Lies"; "black-ish"; "Get Out" "The Shape of Water."
Golden Globe nominees, clockwise from top left: "Big Little Lies"; "black-ish"; "Get Out" "The Shape of Water." (HBO; Eric McCandless / ABC; Justin Lubin / Universal Pictures; Fox Searchlight Pictures)
BERLIN (AP) — Authorities say that an explosion at a natural gas facility near Austria's border with Slovakia has left one person dead.
The Austria Press Agency reported that Red Cross official Sonja Keller said a further 18 people were injured.
There was no immediate word on what caused the blast Tuesday at the plant in Baumgarten an der March, east of Vienna, where pipelines connect and gas is compressed.
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Image copyright Pacemaker Image caption Three police officers and a nun were killed when a landmine hidden in a culvert was detonated on 24 July 1990
Detectives investigating the 1990 IRA murders of three police officers and a nun have made a second arrest.
A 54-year-old man was arrested at Belfast International Airport on Monday morning.
Police said he was being questioned over a number of offences, including the four murders.
The officers and nun were killed when a landmine hidden in a culvert on the Killylea Road in Armagh was detonated on 24 July 1990.
The victims were Sister Catherine Dunne, Constable William Hanson, Reserve Constable Joshua Willis and Reserve Constable David Sterrit.
A 55-year-old man arrested last week over the murders was later released pending a report to the Public Prosecution Service.
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is attacking the leading Democratic candidate running in a special election in a conservative Georgia congressional district.
On Twitter Monday, Trump said the "The super Liberal Democrat in the Georgia Congressioal race tomorrow wants to protect criminals, allow illegal immigration and raise taxes!"
Republicans are trying to prevent a massive upset in the primary on Tuesday. Democrats have united behind 30-year-old former congressional staffer Jon Ossoff, who has been boosted by opposition to Trump and an $8 million fundraising haul.
The primary includes 18 candidates — Republicans, Democrats and Independents. Republicans hope to force a June runoff with the GOP's top candidate by keeping Ossoff below 50 percent of the vote.
The Georgia primary comes a week after Republicans won a closer-than-expected special congressional victory in Kansas.
May 3 Marlborough Wine Estates Group Ltd
* Reset annual target for international bottled wine sales revenue to nz$1.3 million from nz$3.2 million
* Target reset following notification from key distributor in China that it would not be able to meet its annual purchase commitment
* Bulk wine importer in U.S indicated more containers of FY18 Vintage, this increases international sales revenue in next FY Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
A Navy fighter jet crashed on March 14, while it was on approach to Boca Chica Field, Naval Air Station, Key West, Florida. A pilot and weapons system officer were onboard the jet, and were both declared dead by the Navy. A statement from the Naval Air Force Atlantic region said the two aviators were conducting a training flight in a F/A-18F Super Hornet at the time of the crash. The incident is being investigated by the Navy.
PALMDALE, Calif. (AP)  Authorities arrested two teen suspects after a man was repeatedly stabbed during a fight in the parking lot of a church in northern Los Angeles County.
Sheriff's officials say the 21-year-old victim was hospitalized in stable condition with at least ten stab wounds after collapsing late Thursday in Palmdale.
A witness told investigators the man had fought with a group of people and the suspects fled in multiple vehicles.
Officials say a short time later deputies took two male suspects, 17 and 18 years old, into custody.
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A Senate Committee voted in favor of proposed legislation aimed at creating new abortion regulations throughout the state. The Senate Committee on Seniors, Families, and Children voted 4-2 on Tuesday in favor of legislation that would require abortion clinics to undergo annual inspections and it would also nullify a St. Louis ordinance that stops discrimination for housing and employment based on “reproductive health decisions.” The proposal will now face a debate by the entire Senate.
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) Alabama forward Braxton Key is declaring for the NBA draft after leading the team in scoring as a freshman.
The school said Monday Key won’t hire an agent, giving him until May 24 to decide whether to return next season.
Key averaged 12.0 points per game last season while ranking second on the team in rebounding and assists. His numbers climbed in Southeastern Conference games, where he averaged 14.0 points and 6.1 rebounds.
He made the SEC All-Freshman team. Key was the league’s freshman of the week on Jan. 30 after posting a combined 45 points and 18 rebounds in games against Georgia and Mississippi State.
He scored in double digits a team-high 20 times.
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Investigators confirm gunshots heard in north Jackson, man receives gunshot wound
JACKSON, Tenn.-Jackson police are investigating after receiving reports of gunshots being heard in north Jackson, late Monday night.
According to investigators with the Jackson Police Department, officers were called around 10 p.m. to the area along Ridgecrest Road near Twin Oaks Place. Police confirm a man received a gunshot wound and showed up an area hospital. His immediate condition is unknown.
Police say there is no suspect at this time and information is still developing.
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Joel Embiid took part in his first full practice Thursday since undergoing left knee surgery in late March, and was immediately dominant.
Embiid showed off his three-point shooting and swatted his teammates’ shots when they ventured into the paint.
The big fella doesn’t want to wait until Opening Night to suit up for the Philadelphia Sixers, who are being extra-cautious with the 23-year-old.
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An even episode of NBC's 'Good Girls' leads at 10 o'cock.
American Idol heads off to Sundays, exclusively, later this week. And on its last Monday, it managed to almost catch up with The Voice.
Ranking second for the night, a steady American Idol fetched a 1.4 rating among adults 18-49 and 7.6 million viewers. In the same two-hour block, The Voice was a bit fatigued from the previous Monday. It earned a 1.5 rating in the key demo and 8.3 million viewers.
The 10 o'clock hour further tipped the night in NBC's favor with an average 0.9 rating among adults 18-49 for Good Girls, eclipsing ABC's The Crossing (0.7 adults) and CBS' lone original effort for the night — a special Late Late Show Carpool Karaoke (0.8 adults).
Elsewhere, Fox posted even episodes of Lucifer (0.7 adults) and The Resident (0.8 adults) alongside steady episodes of the CW's Supergirl (0.4 adults) and iZombie (0.2 adults).
"The biggest challenges with stem cells are gathering enough of them to work with and keeping them viable until they are needed," Dr. Mah said.
He and UNLV biomedical sciences professor Karl Kingsley—along with a handful of undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral dental students—decided to take on this challenge, cutting their teeth in stem cell research by exploring those pearly whites in new ways. In the process, they developed a new method for extracting large numbers of stem cells they could then preserve from a surprisingly abundant source: wisdom teeth.
"More and more adults—approximately 5 million throughout the country—have their wisdom teeth, or third molars, removed," Kingsley said. "Extracting teeth is relatively common among patients undergoing orthodontic treatments. And the majority of those teeth are healthy, containing viable tooth root pulp that offers opportunities for reproducing cells that have been damaged or destroyed by injuries or disease."
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A 49-year-old woman somehow managed to survive plummeting down seven levels after driving her BMW 328i Convertible off a parking garage in Austin, Texas.According to the Washington Post , Christi Bowmer accidentally accelerated when parking her car in the building. This sent the BMW through the retention wires before it tumbled to the ground after striking another vehicle.Shocking footage from the scene shows the moment the BMW lands nose first on the concrete road before bouncing onto the rear of a stationary Chevrolet Tahoe.Local construction workers immediately rushed to the scene and when authorities arrived on scene and Bowmer was taken to hospital, it was discovered that she broke her back, leg, ankle and sternum and also had two arterial haemorrhages in her head.Incredibly, this isn’t the first time a car has driven off the edge of this parking garage. On September 9, 2016, a 24-year-old man crashed off the top level and was only saved after one of the wires caught his SUV as it fell.
Time was, if you wanted to watch telly at home, the humble CRT was the only option (considerable "junk in the trunk" included). Then, before even flat-panel televisions, older projectors promised cinematic thrills at home in exchange for tens of thousands of pounds and the pain of a bulky box that required a gantry to install.
Today, we’re spoiled for choice. Flat-panel TVs, even at the low-end, do a great job of pumping out Netflix and video game pixels at 4K resolution and at a hefty screen-size. But what if you wanted to go big? Really big? An 88-inch TV from Samsung costs a whopping £4,449, while a 77-inch OLED from LG costs £7,999. And a 100-inch TV? Forget about it.
Fortunately, thanks to some clever pixel trickery known as "pixel shifting” or “XPR” technology, you can skip the TV and go straight to a true 4K projector that casts a whopping 100-inch image.
Still not convinced? Here are six reasons (and a handy video) why 2018 is the year of the projector.
Story highlights Student released earlier this week after 17 months in North Korean prison
He's in a coma, but it's unclear what brought it on
(CNN) North Korea has broken its silence on the release of American detainee Otto Warmbier.
The 22-year-old University of Virginia student, who is currently in a coma, was freed for humanitarian reasons, according to a one-line report from a North Korean news agency Thursday.
Warmbier was freed earlier this week after being jailed for more than 17 months.
He was found guilty of committing a "hostile act" against North Korea in March 2016 and sentenced to 15 years hard labor.
That was the last time Warmbier was seen publicly -- and about the same time he fell into a coma, his parents say they were told . A source close to the family said Warmbier contracted botulism last year.
A bill that creates a lane for the prescribing of FDA-approved CBD medicines in Colorado is now on the road to the governor’s desk.
Members of the Colorado Senate on Tuesday morning unanimously passed House Bill 1187, which would allow for doctors to prescribe and pharmacies to dispense Epidiolex, which is likely weeks away from becoming the first federally-approved medicine containing plant-derived cannabis compounds.
Epidiolex’s maker — Greenwich Biosciences, the U.S. subsidiary of London-based GW Pharmaceuticals — is the primary backer of House Bill 1187. The bill was drafted to address a state statute that prevented pharmacies from dispensing cannabis products.
In the months since its drafting and introduction, the bill was amended to include protections for the existing marijuana and industrial hemp industries, primarily businesses that produce cannabidiol-rich extracts.
This story is developing and will be updated.
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Russell Westbrook and the Oklahoma City Thunder had a Game 4 to forget against the Utah Jazz on Monday night. It was a chippy affair the Thunder lost, putting them on the bring of a first-round exit from the playoffs for the second straight season.
It was bad enough that Westbrook got chirped by Mitt Dang Romney, but somehow Tuesday brought worse news for the reigning league MVP. Reports indicated that another incident could cost the Thunder their superstar’s services in Game 5.
In the fourth quarter, with Westbrook not among the five Thunder players on the court, Utah’s Rudy Gobert is fouled in the “beignets” by Raymond Felton. Gobert took exception and suddenly Westbrook, who was waiting to check into the game, got on the court to give Gobert a short, sharp shove.
The littlest feet make the biggest footprints in our hearts, this is something that cannot be expressed in just words. We are ready for this new journey with our little blessing that has arrived in the form of a beautiful baby boy 😇
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Aug 15 (Reuters) - Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd
* FY ‍net profit attributable to members up 24.79 percent to $102.9 million​
* FY revenue from ordinary activities up 15.4 percent to $1,073.1 million
* Final dividend of 44.9 cents per security Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (bangalore.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com)
Romney: 'Victims' Comment Not Elegantly Stated
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) -- Republican Mitt Romney says a video clip in which he called nearly half of Americans "victims" was "not elegantly stated" and was "spoken off the cuff." But he says President Barack Obama's approach is "attractive to people who are not paying taxes."
Romney spoke to reporters Monday evening in a hastily called news conference after the emergence of a video in which the GOP presidential nominee told donors that almost half of American voters "believe that they are victims."
The Republican nominee did not disavow the comments but said they were made during a question-and-answer session. He said it was indicative of his campaign's effort to "focus on the people in the middle."
The website of the magazine Mother Jones posted a video of Romney's comments from a private fundraiser.
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Based upon votes by the Mano Amigoes, CKMS Board members and Mano A Mano DJ’s here are CKMS’ Top Rock Releases of 2016.
https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=csIaz1GS9i8&list= RDcsIaz1GS9i8 #1 – Hot Hot Heat – The Kid Who Stays in the Picture
#3 – Holy F – Tom Tom
https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=yI2oS2hoL0k #4 Radio Head – Burn the Witch
https://smashboompow.bandcamp. com/ #5 Smash Boom Pow – Listen to Me
https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=1inIFL2vdus&list=PLPXeD_ XEn2STaTmqL52-OSrBRi7zWGcQb& index=4 #6 BadBadNotGood – Confessions Part II Featuring Colin Stetson
https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=XFs2RW1Oack #7 The Pack AD – Fair Enough
https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=wJXL7nv6JdQ #8 The Wet Secrets – Quelle Supreme
https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=bmXfUH7XG5w #9 Royal Canoe – Somersault
http://www.isomersmusic.com/ #10 Isomers – All Failures
May 3 Sosei Group Corp :
* Says co's wholly owned subsidiary Sosei R&D Limited signs an investment agreement with MiNA (Holdings) Limited, which is the holding company of UK-based bio-medical firm MiNA Therapeutics Limited
* According to the agreement, the company will pay 35 million pounds for a 25.6 percent voting power and 140 million pounds for the options for potentially 100 percent stake of MiNA
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This May, for the entire 31 days of the month, we're throwing a dinner party and you're all invited. The second annual Los Angeles Times Food Bowl , our monthlong food festival, is returning, with more than 200 dinners, panel discussions, volunteer projects and other events celebrating L.A.'s diverse culinary scene.
In addition to bringing guest chefs from around the world and featuring the many chefs, farmers, restaurateurs, bartenders and food folks from Southern California, the festival is engineered to promote conversations and raise money to combat food waste, hunger and food insecurity. For more details and a calendar of events, check out the 52-page guide in your Sunday paper or go online.
Outback Bowl
TV: ABC
Time: 1 p.m ET
The 2017 Outback Bowl will see the Iowa Hawkeyes (8-4) take on the Florida Gators (8-4).
The Gators enter the game on the heels of a two-game losing skid and will be hoping to right the ship heading into the offseason. As for the Hawkeyes, they have an opportunity to tie a bow on a season that looked bleak after losses to Northwestern and FCS North Dakota State.
Expect a low-scoring affair between two upper-echelon defensive units in this matchup and stay plugged in below for continued updates.
The end of the Energy East pipeline could mark the start of federal-provincial turmoil
In light of the contrary feelings the demise of the Energy East pipeline inspired in Calgary and Montreal, this week it is easy to forget that the project was born under a relatively auspicious star alignment in Quebec. Or that political resistance to pipeline developments is hardly exclusive to that province.
Back in 2013 the Parti Québécois government of Pauline Marois expressed cautious interest in supporting TransCanada’s bid to link Western Canada’s oil fields to the Atlantic coast.
It was only once it was back in opposition that the PQ turned against the pipeline. Even then the party struggled with the decision.
A photograph depicting a sign at Target informing customers purchasing pork or alcohol to choose another lane to accommodate Muslim employees is not real. A photograph depicts a sign at Target informing customers purchasing pork or alcohol to choose another lane to accommodate Muslim employees.
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The S.P.O.R.T. Gymnastics Team competed at the Brestyan’s Invitational in Las Vegas on Feb. 10.
There were over 160 gymnastics clubs from all over the country and almost 4,000 gymnasts.
The Bronze team placed fourth overall with Brynn Perez, Morgan Garcia, Kiara Mullins, Madalyn Medeiros, Madelyn Gardner, Harper Lesmeister and Maddyn Boughton.
Harper Lesmeister won vault with a 9.35. Magicka Padron, Callie Loidhamer, Mari Lyons, Kennady Davidson, Breven Luinstra, Mackenzie Sinclair, Kennedy Gaul, Tiera Miller and Gracie Hahn placed eighth…
The Shawnee Mission girls lacrosse team outlasted St. James, 5-4, on Monday despite 11 saves from Thunder goalie Quincy Dolan.
Bridget May, Grace Wylie, Kelsey O'Dell and Liz Conley scored for St. James.
Shawnee Mission has won two of its last three to improve to 3-5. The Blues will play next at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Lee's Summit North.
St. James fell to 1-6. The Thunder will go for their second win of the season over Lee's Summit at 7 tonight in a road tilt against the Tigers. St. James also went 1-2 in its Columbia play date on Saturday.
Police have identified the woman found dead Tuesday evening in a community garden in Delray Beach.
She’s 33-year-old Jennifer Salcito.
Police are investigating her death as a homicide, but have not released a cause of death.
Officers are reportedly planning to hand out a flyer with Salcito’s picture on it to see if anyone in the neighborhood has any information about how she ended up dead in the garden.
DBPD detectives have identified the woman whose body was found Tuesday in the Frog Alley Community Garden as Jennifer Salcito, 33. Detectives will be knocking on doors today with this flyer looking for info. Call Det. Shiner or @CrimeStoppersPB with tips. pic.twitter.com/ZmEEpMMmvF — Delray Beach Police (@DelrayBeachPD) July 4, 2018
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TOKYO — Charles Jenkins, a U.S Army deserter to North Korea who married a Japanese abductee and lived in Japan after their release, has died. He was 77.
A group representing families of Japanese abductees to North Korea said Tuesday that Jenkins died the day before.
Jenkins, of Rich Square, North Carolina, was found collapsed outside his home in Sado, northern Japan, rushed to a hospital and later pronounced dead. The cause of death wasn't released.
Commuters were driven round the bend by a "quarter of a mile" of debris which was dumped by fly tippers on a rural road. The rubbish, which included a mattress, various pieces of furniture, ladders, and a watering can was strewn across the road, blocking the route.Motorist Dan Palmer filmed the extent of the debris, which eventually forced him off the road as he tried to avoid it. He said: "It was so shocking to see, I can't believe anyone would have the gall to just dump it all in the middle of the road like that.
BRIEF-MKTrend to pay annual dividend as 200 won/share for FY 2016
* Says it will pay annual cash dividend as 200 won/share for FY 2016, to shareholders of record on Dec. 31, 2016
Baku. 20 October. REPORT.AZ/ The results of the extraordinary parliamentary elections in Austria have been announced.
Report informs citing the foreign media, Austrian Interior Ministry says.
According to official information, Conservative Austrian People's Party collected 31.5% of the votes in extraordinary elections and won parliamentary elections.
It is noted that the Social Democratic Party of Austria is the second with 26.9% of the votes.
According to the results, the Freedom Party won 26% and New Austria 5.3% of the votes.
Moreover, Peter Pilz'sList movement won seat at the parliament with 4.4% votes.
Notably, extraordinary parliamentary election was held in Austria on October 15. Sixteen parties took part in the elections.
Talking about everything from his work and research with bonefish on the island of Eleuthera to his start in fly fishing in British Columbia, Travis van Leeuwen, PhD of the Cape Eleuthera Institute in The Bahamas, sits down for a two part interview on ChiWulff. His advice for anglers: “Get involved within your local communities, sponsor a children’s fishing day and help educate the youth about fly-fishing and the possibilities associated with fly-fishing (travel, research scientist jobs, guiding, lodge owner etc.).”
MOSCOW (Reuters) - The total number of civilians, mostly children, who have been evacuated from Syria’s besieged eastern Ghouta district since the start of a humanitarian operation has risen to 79,702, Russian defence ministry said on Tuesday.
A girl looks out of a bus window during evacuation from the besieged town of Douma, Eastern Ghouta, in Damascus, Syria March 19, 2018. REUTERS/Bassam Khabieh
It said in a statement posted on its website that on Monday, 6,046 civilians left the district via humanitarian corridors.
John Barclay struggled to find the words to explain the Wales defeat
Wales had only been narrow favourites for the game thank to Scotland’s fine form in the autumn internationals.
Gregor Townsend’s side had thrashed Australia and come within five points of the might New Zealand but showed none of that spirit in Cardiff, shipping four tries and managing just one late consolation of their own.
And Barclay bemoaned their inability to execute on the day that led to such a disheartening loss.
“I’m a bit speechless. It’s just a lot of errors,” Barclay said.
× 2-Year-Old Girl Drowns In Mansfield
FORT SMITH (KFSM) — A 2-year-old girl drowned in Mansfield on Tuesday (May 29), according to Police Chief Boyd Farmer.
The girl fell into the family pool at about 1 p.m., according to Farmer.
The death is under investigation, but it is believed to be accidental.
Farmer said that the pool did have a lock, but it appeared that the lock was not used.
She was taken by helicopter to Mercy Hospital in Fort Smith where she was pronounced dead.
Josh Homme has recorded a bedtime story for CBeebies, which will air tonight (Friday, October 6) at 6.50pm.
The Queens of The Stone Age frontman follows in the footsteps of Tom Hardy and Elbow’s Guy Garvey in providing a soothing way for the nation’s little ones to be lulled to sleep. Well, possibly.
For the uninitiated under-fives, Homme is a constant member in a changing lineup of the US rock act, which has seen Nirvana / Foo Fighters mainman Dave Grohl appear on drums, while members of grunge royalty Soundgarden and Pearl Jam have also guested over the years.
Homme recorded the Cbeebies piece just before his surprise performance at Reading & Leeds festival this summer.
Earlier this year, Captain America actor Chris Evans appeared on bedtime stories, the latest in a line of unexpected guest readers on BBC children’s TV, which goes back to talents as diverse as Rik Mayall and Prince Charles taking to the Jackanory reader’s chair.
There was something special in the air on Friday night on PillowTalk. I got so many calls from listeners saying how great the music was. I heard from some dear friends for the first time in a long time. Here’s a sampling of some of your calls:
Thomas in Farmington wishing his grandmother Mary a happy 98th birthday! Amber in East Hartford sending a message and a song by the Cranberries to Oscar, her boyfriend of three years. Patty from Waterbury told us how she met her husband Tim and why she considers the song by Blood, Sweat & Tears their “Family Song”.
Tom Amber Patty
SHERBURNE  The Sherburne-Earlville field hockey team continues to show improvements from a season ago, adding another win to the 2017 resume when they defeated Morrisville-Eaton at 2-0.
Morrisville-Eaton traveled south to play S-E on Thursday, October 5, a game which pitted two league rivals against each other.
S-E managed to outshoot their visitors, having 15 shots on goal and 12 penalty corners  while M-E managed just one shot and eight corners.
Kuznetsov recorded a power-play assist in the Game 6 series-advancing win over the Blue Jackets on Monday.
Kuznetsov, who posted eight points in the opening playoff round, appears highly motivated as his team tries to earn the right to hoist Lord Stanley's chalice for the first time in franchise history. Remember, the Russian posted a career-high 83 points (27 goals, 56 assists) and bounced back from a subpar (by his standards) 2016-17 campaign, and there's been nothing to suggest that he'll be slowing down.
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LEADER OF Opposition and senior AAP leader Sukhpal Singh Khaira has demanded a CBI probe into the sand mine auction in which two former employees of Irrigation and Power Minister Rana Gurjit were successful bidders.
Addressing a press conference here on Friday, Khaira said the Narang Commission of Inquiry has made a “cheap attempt” to give a clean chit to the minister. But, even in his one-sided report, Justice J S Narang had left behind some important clues that point to the culpability of Rana Gurjit.
Calling the inquiry commission report as “bogus”, he said as there was no hope of getting justice from Punjab Police in the case, a CBI inquiry was needed to expose the involvement of the minister. “We will take this case to the logical conclusion. We will go to the Punjab and Haryana High Court if a CBI inquiry is not launched,” he said.
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Thursday, 15 June, 2017 - 14:20
As part of the search for missing Arohena woman Kim Richmond Waikato Police have today recovered a vehicle form Lake Arapuni, Waikato.
The vehicle recovered is the 2014 silver Ford Ranger ute that Ms Richmond was believed to be driving prior to her disappearance on 31 July 2016.
Police can confirm there is a body in the truck, however formal identification is still to be completed.
A post mortem will be carried out tomorrow and the Coroner has been advised.
The Police investigation into the disappearance of Ms Richmond is ongoing in light of today’s developments.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Soros Fund Management:
* Takes share stake of 2.5 million shares in Altaba - SEC filing
* Takes share stake of 700,000 class A shares in Altice USA - SEC filing
* Dissolves share stake in Chevron - SEC filing
* Dissolves share stake in Citigroup - SEC filing
* Ups share stake in Alibaba by 79.5 percent to 192,400 ADS - SEC filing
* Dissolves share stake in Walt Disney Co - SEC filing
* Dissolves share stake in CBS Corp - SEC filing
* Change in holdings are as of June 30, 2017 and compared with the previous quarter ended as of March 31, 2017​ Source text for quarter ended June 30, 2017: (bit.ly/2uDCtgE)
Source text for quarter ended March 31, 2017: (bit.ly/2pQ4JVX)
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Bird busted out of his slump with a long home run that began a perfect night in the batter's box, and Michael Pineda pitched New York past the staggering St. Louis Cardinals 9-3 for its seventh straight victory. Aaron Hicks also hit a homer and Judge was robbed of one by a fan in the bleachers , forcing the young Yankees bopper to settle for an RBI triple.
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Fortitude is a town in the Arctic that is unlike any other place on Earth. Surrounded by the picturesque polar landscape and filled with residents who form a tight-knit community, the town has never been the site of a violent crime. That changes, though, when a research scientist is killed, which leads to an investigation that prompts police officers begin to suspect and mistrust one another. Members of the community also struggle to understand the terror that has been unleashed among them. While all this is going on, above-average temperatures result in record ice melt, which reveals secrets that have long been hidden underneath Fortitude’s frozen landscape.
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BY MICHAEL BURWELL STAFF WRITER OTTAWA — Ottawa-Glandorf’s boys basketball team completed the “Liberty” weekend sweep on Saturday. And the Titans did it with another lights-out shooting performance. O-G shot a blistering 69 percent from the floor and had five players score in…
South Africa's CPI to slows to 4% year/year in February
Core inflation, which excludes the prices of food, non-alcoholic beverages, petrol and energy, was unchanged at 4.1% year-on-year in February.
JOHANNESBURG - South Africa’s headline consumer inflation slowed to 4.0% year-on-year in February from 4.4% in January, data from Statistics South Africa showed on Tuesday.
On a month-on-month basis, inflation rose to 0.8% in February from 0.3% in January.
Core inflation, which excludes the prices of food, non-alcoholic beverages, petrol and energy, was unchanged at 4.1% year-on-year in February, while on a month-on-month basis it quickened to 1.1% from 0.2% previously.
Manchester City have already fired warning shots to the Premier League in the transfer window with huge moves for Ederson and Bernardo Silva already wrapped up.
Alexis Sanchez has been heavily linked with a switch to the Etihad from Arsenal despite the array of attacking talents at Pep Guardiola's disposal.
Two top full backs are expected to join City in the transfer window, leaving them stacked with options all over the pitch.
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NASA has been part of "Hidden Figures" screenwriter Allison Schroeder's life for as long as she can remember. Not only did a childhood near Cape Canaveral mean that the space program was an ever-present reality - fire drills in school were timed so the kids could see the launches and the Challenger explosion was one of her earliest memories - it's also in her DNA.
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TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff/Special) – Two Ontario men have been fined a total of $5,500 for an illegal moose hunt three years ago in the Marten River area. The case was…
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Firefighters free man hit by car, trapped underneath
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) – Firefighters came to the rescue of a man who was hit by a car and trapped underneath the vehicle in Rapid City.
Authorities say firefighters were able to lift the car and free the man, who suffered serious injuries but survived the crash Monday.
The accident remains under investigation. Police say the driver didn’t seem to be impaired before striking the man.
The Southeast Missouri Regional Planning and Economic Development Commission (SEMO RPC) has named Barry Horst as its new Executive Director, effective Jan. 1, 2018. Horst will fill the vacancy created by Chauncy Buchheits’ retirement. Horst comes to the SEMO RPC from the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) in Sikeston where he served as District Design Engineer. Horst will be actively involved in leading the development of programs and services that strengthen economic development in the seven counties the Commission includes. Horst attained a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering from the Missouri University of Science and Technology.
Today [May 30] marks what would have been Big L‘s 44nd birthday. Born Lamont Coleman in 1974, the Harlem emcee rose to prominence after emerging with the Hip Hop trio, Three the Hard Way.
His first notable appearance was on Lord Finesse‘s “Yes You May (Remix),” as an original member of the World Famous Diggin’ In The Crates (DITC) crew, which was released in 1992. Coleman followed up with his debut album, Lifestylez Ov Da Poor And Dangerous and made significant contributions to the underground Hip Hop scene. In 1998, he founded his imprint, Flamboyant Entertainment, on which he released one of his most popular singles, “Ebonics.”
On February 15, 1999, Big L was murdered at 45 West 139th Street in Harlem after being shot nine times in the face and chest in a drive-by shooting. One of Big L’s childhood friends, Gerard Woodley, was arrested in May of ’99 for the crime. Woodley was later released under controversial circumstances and the murder case remains unsolved. Let us celebrate his life and legacy.
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A memorandum of understanding between Greece and the United States that aims to fight tax evasion and money laundering was submitted to parliament on Friday by the finance ministry. The agreement will help with implementation of the US’s Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FACTA), which was enacted in 2014.
As part of the agreement, all information that is included on a financial declaration will be automatically shared between the two countries in order to make it harder to avoid taxation.
According to the bill that ratifies this agreement, financial institutions that do not comply with the obligation to automatically exchange information will be fined 5,000 euros.
The Bude Post Office has been temporarily closed after a car crashed into the building. Postal officials say a structural analysis will be completed and repairs made as soon as possible.
Postal customers can go to the Meadville Post Office at 10 First Street in Meadville for retail transactions, Post Office Box service and to pick up and drop off mail.
"We apologize to our customers for any inconvenience that may be caused by the temporary adjustment," said District Manager Elizabeth Johnson. "I want to offer my assurance that we will work as quickly as possible to reopen the Bude Post Office as soon as we can safely to do."
Customers can get information on delivery and retail services for their location by visiting the U.S. Postal Service website and clicking the "Service Alert" bar at the top of the page.
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The lack of industrial infrastructure is dragging County Wexford down.
That’s the view of Minister of State at the Department of Finance Gorey TD Michael D’Arcy.
Speaking on Morning Mix he did however compliment Wexford County Council in their efforts to address the problem.
Michael D’Arcy says he has been approached by industrialists wanting to establish in Wexford but the basics of what they were looking for were non existent.
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CHICAGO — An autopsy has determined that a 19-year-old woman whose body was found inside a suburban Chicago hotel freezer died of hypothermia from exposure to cold conditions.
Kenneka Jenkins’ body was found Sept. 10 in a walk-in freezer at the Crowne Plaza Chicago O’Hare Hotel in Rosemont. Jenkins had left her Chicago home to attend a party at the hotel. She was found about 24 hours after relatives contacted the hotel and police to report her missing.
Surveillance videos released by police days later show Jenkins, alone, wandering through a kitchen area near the freezer.
The Cook County medical examiner’s office says toxicology tests found alcohol, caffeine and an epilepsy/migraine medication in Jenkins’ system.
The medical examiner concluded her death was an accident.
Argentinian manager quits after player pulls gun on him
A manager in the lower divisions of Argentine football quit after being threatened at gunpoint by a benched player.
Coach Cristian Neira of the Escuela Presidente Roca club quit after midfielder Cesar Pagani pulled a gun during training and demanded to be included in the starting lineup on Thursday, said president of the Cordoba Football League Emeterio Farias.
"The coach quit," Farias said in an interview with Radio Suquia on Friday. "The player threatened him with a gun during training. There's another kid who is playing [in the starting lineup] and the coach thinks he is better, and he has the right to decide who plays."
Farias said Neira decided not to press charges out of fear, but said he reported the incident to the police. "I hope the authorities do something. A guy like this cannot be free," Farias said. "We can't allow the violent [people] to push us around."
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Baku. 7 October. REPORT.AZ/ Co-chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group Igor Popov (Russia), Andrew Chaufer (USA), Stefan Visconti (France) and Personal Representative of the OSCE Chairman-in-Office Andrzej Kasprzyk have arrived in Baku. Report informs, it is planned that today they will hold a meeting with President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev.
Notably, on October 6, the mediators for the settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict met with Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan in Yerevan. During the meeting they discussed the situation in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict zone, as well as the issue of organizing a meeting between the presidents of Azerbaijan and Armenia.
Notably, for the OSCE MG co-chair from the U.S. Andrew Shofer this is the first visit to the region since his appointment to this post.
It is expected that, following the results of the visit, the co-chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group will make a joint statement.
The decision-makers at ABC-TV and parent company Disney didn't take long to pull the plug on "Roseanne" after seeing the star's racist Twitter post Tuesday.
Roseanne Barr has a history of controversial comments, but one tweet -- a response to a post about Valerie Jarrett, a former adviser to President Barack Obama, was too much for the higher-ups. Barr's tweet read: "Muslim brotherhood & planet of the apes had a baby=vj."
Afterward Barr apologized, saying it was a joke that was misunderstood and laid the blame on the effects of Ambien. Then she posted retweets from followers who blamed the liberal entertainment industry. One of the retweets included photos of Jarrett and Obama next to a photo of an ape.
What do you think? Was canceling the hit remake of "Roseanne" the right call, or an overreaction? Have a say in our informal poll, and feel free to elaborate in the comment section.
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A lawyer defending right-wing radio host and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones in a child custody dispute says Jones is a "performance artist" whose on-air persona differs from the private man.
Attorney Randall Wilhite said at a recent pretrial hearing that evaluating Jones based on his on-air comments is like judging Jack Nicholson based on his role as the Joker in "Batman."
The Austin American-Statesman reports (http://atxne.ws/2pGyXLz ) that Kelly Jones described her ex-husband at a recent pretrial hearing in Austin as "not a stable person." She's seeking sole or joint custody of their children, ages 14, 12 and 9.
Jury selection in the case began Monday.
Alex Jones began on public access television and his Infowars programming on radio, YouTube and other platforms draws millions of listeners.
Two courts ruled against Republican efforts to block a new Pennsylvania congressional map from taking effect during the 2018 midterm elections. (Published 2 hours ago)
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WASHINGTON, April 3 The International Monetary Fund said on Monday its executive board approved another $1 billion loan payment to Ukraine, bringing total disbursements to about $8.38 billion under the $17.5 billion bailout program.
IMF First Deputy Managing Director David Lipton said Ukraine's economy was showing signs of improvement, with lower inflation and a doubling of international reserves.
"To achieve faster, sustainable growth, needed to lift incomes and enable Ukraine to catch up with its regional peers, structural reforms to improve the business environment and attract investment need to be accelerated," Lipton said in a statement. (Reporting by David Lawder; editing by Diane Craft)
WILLEMSTAD - Last Sunday afternoon the Dutch Caribbean Coastguard (DCCG) assisted in the interception of a significant amount of drugs by the colleagues of the Colombian Navy. The patrol aircraft of the Coast Guard, the DASH-8, followed a ‘Go Fast’ in collaboration with the Americans. The Colombian Navy was able to intercept the fast boot near the coast of Colombia. The go-fast left Colombia in the northern direction, but had to turn back due to engine failure. The load of cocaine, totaling 412 kilos, was confiscated and the two crew members were arrested.
Giant Food of Landover, Maryland, has launched its Giant Private Brand “No Antibiotics Ever” line of pork products. In addition to containing zero antibiotics or hormones, Giant’s newest line of pork offerings is 100 percent vegetarian fed.
“Giant Food is excited to continue developing products that taste great, are in step with consumer trends and offer customers our own line of Giant Private Brand ‘No Antibiotics Ever’ pork selections,” said Gordon Reid, president of Giant Food.
The package features the Giant Food logo and a “No Antibiotics Ever” label. Bone In Chops, Boneless Chops and Boneless Sirloin Chops are included in the new pork line.
This is the latest perishable item in the Giant Private Brands line. Last Thanksgiving, the grocer introduced Giant’s Nature’s Promise brand antibiotic- and growth hormone-free turkeys. Giant plans to reintroduce the turkeys this Thanksgiving season.
Giant Landover operates 167 supermarkets in Virginia, Maryland, Delaware and the District of Columbia.
Kourtney Kardashian isn't too pleased with the father of her three children, Scott Disick.
In a sneak peek clip from the all-new episode of Keeping Up With the Kardashians, the 38-year-old reality star explains to her mom, Kris Jenner, why she doesn't think Scott is being "fair."
Kourtney begins the conversation by telling Kris she had "the best four days" of her life during her trip to Mexico. She then asks how Scott was during the family's camping trip she missed out on.
"I think he was jealous," Kris says. "Because you were having fun, spending time with other people."
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HOLLYWOOD, Fla. (AP) – A Florida nursing home that had 12 patients die after Hurricane Irma has laid off 245 workers.
The Sun Sentinel reported the layoffs Friday for the Rehabilitation Center at Hollywood Hills. The facility was evacuated last month, several days after the storm damaged the electric transformer that powered the facility’s air conditioning. State officials later suspended their license, and owners eventually closed the facility permanently.
The layoffs include 79 certified nursing assistants, 37 licensed practical nurses, 23 occupational or physical therapists, 18 registered nurses, 25 environmental or laundry workers, 10 administrative assistants, five doctors, and others who worked in activities, dietary aid, engineering and supplies.
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2 cups tricolor rotini pasta
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¼ cup diced red peppers
½ cup feta cheese
½ cup olives(green)
Cook pasta to al dente about 10 minutes.Grill chicken tenders after seasoning with oil and spices.Strain pasta and dress with olive oil. Place chicken over pasta and dress with Greek vinaigrette.Garnish with olives,peppers,and feta cheese.Serve with your favorite bread and a nice salad. Enjoy!
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125 vehicle number plates from the category 3 will be available through the direct sale, which include 84 four-digit numbers and 41 five-digit numbers.
This is the fourth time that Sharjah distinguished number plates have been sold through a direct sale to the public.
Major General Saif Al Zari Al Shamsi, Commander in Chief of Sharjah Police, said that the launch of this fourth batch of distinguished number plates comes within the framework of the General Command of the Sharjah Police Department to provide the best services to all members of the community who wish to purchase vehicle plates with unique numbers.
He added Sharjah Police General Department hopes to provide the highest quality services to the public of the Emirate, in accordance with the highest global standards of quality, excellence and best practices.
The industrial action started in the late morning. Arriving passengers had to wait a long time when collecting their luggage, while outgoing flights had to wait until all the luggage was on board. This caused delays of up to one hour for departures.
The strike was initiated by Swissport staff, which is responsible for some 65 percent of the flights. Workers complain that work pressure had climbed since 20 part-time contracts were reduced to 50 percent, coming from 75. An accord has been made to re-install the contracts in their original form. With people working 6 hours instead of 4, work pressure should ease.
The situation should be completely back to normal by tomorrow.
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Jets linebacker Dylan Donahue‘s arrest for DWI last month after crashing into a bus while going the wrong way in the Lincoln Tunnel wasn’t his first. Donahue also faces a drunken-driving charge in his home state of Montana, Rich Cimini of ESPN reports.
The wreck last May 9 in Billings came nine days after the Jets drafted him in the fifth round. Donahue’s blood alcohol content was tested at 0.137, via Cimini. The legal limit is 0.08.
The county attorney’s office forwarded a charge of misdemeanor DUI to the Billings city attorney’s office, via Cimini.
It remains unclear whether the Jets knew about Donahue’s arrest last May.
Donahue faces discipline under the league’s substance-abuse policy.
Great Basin Scientific (GBSN) is up 156% on increased volume in response to the exchange of its 2016 Senior Secured Convertible Notes and Series F Preferred Stock into Series A Senior Secured Convertible Notes. The company also improved the terms and exchanged its Series B Senior Secured Convertible Notes into new Series B Notes.
The Series A and B Notes are both convertible at $3.00 per common share. The conversion is fixed with no future price resets possible. Noteholders are restricted from converting their notes into common stock for six months from the date of the note exchange.
Noteholders have agreed to reduce the size of the Series B Notes and associated restricted cash by $10.0M ($16.2M to 6.2M).
THE Year 2016 will go down the as the most productive year for Cordillera based athletes with Eduard Folayang and Divine Wally bringing the region to the world map pulling off key victories in their respective sports to catapult Baguio as one of the country's world class producing athletes. Sun*Star Baguio takes a look at the ups and downs of the region's athletes who have hogged the limelight throughout the year.
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HOMEWOOD, Ala. (WIAT) — The Homewood High School Marching Band will be featured in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in 2018.
The Homewood Band is one of ten high school bands that will be performing in New York next year. They were selected out of hundreds of applicants.
LOS ANGELES (AP)  Los Angeles police officers fatally shot a suspect armed with a pickax after a man was stabbed in a suburban neighborhood early Wednesday, authorities said.
Officers responding to reports of an assault with a deadly weapon around 1 a.m. in the San Fernando Valley encountered a man on top of a carport who "was irate," Officer Norma Eisenman said.
The suspect came down and began throwing objects at the officers, who responded with various non-lethal munitions, she said.
Police opened fire when the man armed himself with a pickax and began trying to enter a residence in the Pacoima area, Eisenman said.
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The suspect, described only as a man in his 20s, was struck by gunfire and died of his wounds at a hospital, she said.
He was suspected of stabbing another man, who was taken to a hospital in serious but stable condition, officials said.
One police officer was hospitalized and another was treated at the scene for unspecified injuries.
President Peter Mutharika has signed into law the Access to Information (ATI) bill which is expected to empower Malawians to seek information from elected officials and public entities.
According to reports reaching Malawi24, the bill which was passed in December has been assented into law by Mutharika.
This will come as a relief to many stakeholders including the media who have fought for over 12 years to have the ATI law.
When the bill was passed by Parliament last year, stakeholders said it will trigger citizens’ participation in promoting accountability in the management of public resources.
“With this legislation in place, Malawians will now be able to demand any type of information thereby exercising rights which they could not enjoy in the absence of the enabling law,” Media Institute of Malawi said following the passing of the bill last year.
NEW YORK, April 28 U.S. Treasury debt yields across the curve rose to session highs on Friday after data showed the U.S. economy in the first quarter grew at its slowest pace in three years, but indicated a more buoyant inflation and employment picture.
U.S. gross domestic product grew at a 0.7 percent annual rate, the Commerce Department said, the weakest performance since the first quarter of 2014.
But there were positive elements. For instance, the core inflation measure, the PCE index, was 2.0 percent, compared with 1.3 percent in the fourth quarter, suggesting the Fed remains on track to raise interest rates this year.
Also, first-quarter employment costs rose to 0.8 percent, higher than market expectations, an indication of accelerating wage growth.
In morning trading, benchmark 10-year notes were down 9/32 in price to yield 2.328 percent. Yields hit session highs of 2.338 percent. (Reporting by Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss)
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READING, Pa. (AP) – Albert Boscov was the public face of a department store chain he built from a single corner store in downtown Reading, Pennsylvania, to a regional powerhouse with locations in seven states and more than $1 billion in annual sales.
After his death Friday at age 87, Boscov leaves behind a chain with devoted customers and a tremendous amount of civic goodwill. But the century-old company still faces the headwinds that are buffeting the industry. Analysts say Boscov’s long-term prospects are uncertain.
Few department stores have been more closely identified with their owners than Boscov’s was with Albert Boscov, a cheerful executive who roamed the store aisles and was intimately familiar with his merchandise.
His nephew, who took over as CEO in 2015, says Boscov’s will remain in the family.
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NEWARK, N.J. — Authorities say a New Jersey police officer took part in the assault of a patient at a hospital and recorded another assault of the same patient on his cellphone, then didn’t report either incident.
Paterson Officer Roger Then was arrested Wednesday and charged with conspiring to violate the patient’s civil rights and for concealing the violation. The 29-year-old Paterson resident was due in court later in the day, and it wasn’t known if he had an attorney.
Federal prosecutors say Then and another Paterson officer were involved in the separate assaults on March 5. Authorities say the victim had multiple facial injuries, including an eye injury that required surgery.
It wasn’t immediately clear if the other officer is facing charges.
An arctic dip in the waters of Peggotty Beach signifies the start of the new year for the South Shore Anchors rugby team.
Team members Ben Palmer and Jason Haen (HAYN) explain the history of the South Shore Anchors.
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Members of the team leapt into the water on New Year’s Day to benefit the Kyle F. Dandrow Memorial Scholarship Fund.
Palmer and Haen say the team is committed to celebrating Kyle’s memory with the tradition he helped to create back in 2009.
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The Peggotty Beach Polar Plunge became the Kyle F. Dandrow Polar Plunge after his untimely death in 2014 from an undiagnosed heart condition.
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SEATTLE — A driver was arrested after a fatal collision with a pedestrian in Seattle Sunday night.
Just before 7 p.m. Sunday, a vehicle traveling northbound on Wallingford Avenue North hit a woman crossing the street at North 82nd Street.
Police said the driver of the vehicle left the scene, and witnesses called police after seeing the woman in the street. Seattle Fire pronounced the victim dead.
“A short time later a woman came back to the scene and informed officers she had been driving the vehicle that struck the pedestrian,” the Seattle Police Department said on its news blotter.
The woman was arrested and tested for impairment. She was later booked into the King County Jail for investigation of vehicular homicide.
Music from around the map. For over a decade now, KRVS has devoted it's Sunday evenings to World Music with this program as one of that evening's cornerstones. You can hear field recordings to contemporary hits from around the world.
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) – The Alaska Volcano Observatory says a volcano in the Aleutian Islands has erupted again.
The observatory says Bogoslof Volcano erupted for six minutes starting at 8:17 a.m. Tuesday.
Satellite images of an ash cloud were not immediately available and the observatory could not estimate its height.
The eruption followed a series of explosive events at the volcano Monday night and the Aviation Color Code remains at “warning” level.
Ash from Aleutian volcanoes is a threat airliners operating between North America and Asia when a cloud rises above 20,000 feet.
Lower-level winds were expected to push a cloud northwest into the Bering Sea. Higher level winds could push ash southeast into the Gulf of Alaska.
The volcano is 850 miles southwest of Anchorage.
Investors underappreciate Royal Dutch Shell's (RDS.A, RDS.B) cash flow generation potential, and the company should enjoy "more consistent delivery over the next few years," RBC Capital analysts say in reiterating their Outperform rating on the stock.
RBC sees four key items that could act as catalysts for Shell shares: delivery of new growth volumes, paying down debt, removing the scrip dividend in H1 2018, and providing "consistent organic dividend coverage."
Separately, Mark Gainsborough, Shell’s head of new energies, tells Bloomberg that offshore wind projects attracting billions of dollars of investment will become “the energy backbone” for European countries, and Shell's expertise in managing risk will make it a market leader in developing clean energy.
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Guelph Police say they’ve arrested a man after he assaulted an officer twice while being escorted out of a downtown establishment.
Police say they were called to a licensed establishment downtown around 10:30 p.m. Tuesday night after a man refused to leave when asked by staff.
When police arrived the man had already left.
Police say he was then observed acting erratically at a different licensed establishment, where he was also refusing to leave when asked by staff.
When police attempted to direct him out of the building he resisted and assaulted an officer.
Police removed the man from the establishment and while attempting to place him in the police vehicle, he assaulted an officer again.
As a result the 44-year-old Guelph man was arrested and charged with Fail to Leave Premise When Directed and Assaulting Police.
He was held for a bail hearing.
Lebanon High School defensive lineman Jaden Moore signs papers Friday to continue his football career at Bethel University. He is joined by his brother Kobe, father Michael and sister Amane.
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — If you are looking for a fun, safe, and educational place for you youngsters, look no further than Mason Music. It’s a controlled environment where your little ones will learn a lot about music. Aa s Sara Ellen Allbritton teaches, “I’m trying to reinforce beat, and just rhythm, melody, highs and lows, fast and slows.” They will be able to explore the basics of a variety of instruments too, including guitars, trumpets, maracas, piano, and drums.
Music coordinator, Liz Bolton, boasts that the focus is on a safe area to learn new things and not be embarrassed and just be in a comfortable environment. She believes that the focus should be on fun, because it’s the fun that keeps you coming back.
Mason music offers classes throughout the year and they have specially coordinated classes/camps offered during school breaks. To be the first on the list for any of their specialty camps, be sure to sign up for their newsletter HERE.
iStock/Thinkstock(DALLAS) — The family of a 5-year-old girl who died in a car accident is now suing Apple, saying that the company never “warned users” of the potential dangers of driving while using its FaceTime app.
The parents of the little girl believe she would still be alive today if Apple had implemented an iPhone feature that would have automatically disabled FaceTime based on technology that calculates highway speeds.
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The Hylife Centre in La Broquerie is slated for repairs.
Reeve Lewis Weiss says the first part of the repairs includes general maintenance to the ice plant. He notes after a certain number of hours in operation the plant needs a scheduled maintenance check.
The other repair is a roof repair on the old portion of the building.
"It's above the upstairs community center part," notes Weiss. "From my understanding, it's related to where the air conditioner and catwalk railing attach to the roof, there are some leaks that need repairing. I'm not sure at this point if they'll have to actually replace part of the roof, but the fastening has been letting go in certain areas at which point it's causing leaks."
The plant maintenance is a part of the municipalities 2017 operating costs and the roof repairs are to not exceed $50,000 and will be coming from the municipalities Gas Tax fund.
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About the Series: In February 2002 the Wednesday Noon Concert Series was begun. For the most part, each Wednesday year round half-hour concerts take place between 12:15 and 12:45. A variety of performers, including choir, guitar, cello, piano, organ, voice, string trio, harp and others, provide a mid-day respite to downtown workers and guests. Though a freewill offering is taken, there is no charge to attend the concerts. The Wednesday Noon Concert Series is the only on-going series of its kind in the Greater Milwaukee area. It was voted “Best Music Before Sundown” by the Shepherd Express in 2008.
Price: Suggested donation, $3.00. For more information contact Michael Batcho at 414/276-9814, ext. 305 or www.stjohncathedral.org
ROCHESTER, Minn. (AP) — Prosecutors are reviewing charges against a man held for fatally stabbing two men at a Salvation Army apartment building in Minnesota.
Police say the 53-year-old man was intoxicated when he killed the men following an argument at Castleview Apartments in Rochester, a building that provides housing for the homeless, disabled and those with mental health issues.
The man was arrested shortly after the stabbings Saturday night as he tried to leave the building through a back stairway. The Olmsted County Attorney’s Office was reviewing the case Monday and expected to file charges Tuesday. The suspect was being held on two tentative counts of second-degree murder.
Police say the victims, 57-year-old Phillip William Hicks and 45-year-old Eric Alan Flemming, were stabbed in the chest and upper abdomen. Both lived in the building.’
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LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – The Michigan State Police is changing the formula on missing child alerts.
Now, only child abductions will trigger a wireless emergency alert.
Previously, the system was used for children with severe mental or physical disabilities who went missing.
Those cases will now be eligible for a new Endangered Missing Advisory.
State officials say that this change will make sure that the Amber Alerts will be reserved for the most critical cases.
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Ads and consumer data are Facebook's financial lifeblood. Yet, after all of the recent controversies and #deletefacebook campaigns, are advertisers concerned that users will abandon the platform for greener — and more reputable — pastures?
"At the end of the day, there's no change," said Sandra Upson, senior editor at Wired magazine. She reported on Facebook's ad economy and found that, hearings or no, advertisers weren't going to quit Facebook, even if the platform fell under more regulatory scrutiny.
"That's where the money is. That's where the users are," said Upson in an interview with Marketplace host Kai Ryssdal. "Advertisers will just adapt and continue as they have been."
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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) - Crews were called a a house fire Wednesday evening in Champaign.
The fire broke out at a home in the 500 block of S. Lynn St. around 7:40 p.m.
Firefighters worked to extinguish a fire that had started behind a refrigerator. Smoke was pouring from behind it. Crews say they discovered the fire originally came from the basement of the house.
The homeowners were displaced due to the fire, but no one was injured.
The cause remains under investigation.
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× Russian diplomats ordered to exit have left the U.S.
WASHINGTON (AP) _ The State Department is confirming that the 35 Russian diplomats President Barack Obama ordered out of the country have departed the United States.
Obama expelled the diplomats, saying they were really spies, and ordered new sanctions on Russian spy agencies for alleged Russian hacking of political sites during the presidential election. Obama also shuttered two Russian compounds in Maryland and New York.
The State Department said Sunday that the 35 Russian diplomats, along with their family members, have left the United States.
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Man gets 25-year term for killing dad, setting home on fire
UNION TOWNSHIP, N.J. (AP) — A New Jersey man who fatally stabbed his father and set their family home on fire last year has been sentenced to 25 years in prison.
Union County prosecutors say Jeffrey Adams must serve nearly 22 years before he becomes eligible for parole under the sentence imposed Friday. The 21-year-old Union Township man pleaded guilty last month to aggravated manslaughter.
Emergency responders found the body of 59-year-old Michael Adams inside the residence after the May 8 fire. Jeff Adams fled the home after the fire started but turned himself in to police later that day.
Authorities say Jeff Adams stabbed his father after the two argued, but further details haven't been disclosed. They also haven't said how the fire was started.
No other injuries were reported in the fire.
A motorcyclist died in a crash in Mosta late yesterday.
The police said the crash took place at 9.45pm in Vjal l-Indipendenza, Mosta (close to San Silvestru chapel) and involved a Suzuki motorcycle driven by a 26-year-old man of Mosta and an Isuzu Double Cab pick-up driven by a 39 year-old man from Dingli.
Members from the Civil Protection Department and a medical team were called on site to assist the motorcyclist. He was taken to Mater Dei Hospital where he passed away.
A magisterial inquiry has been appointed.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Authorities say an arsonist started a massive Northern California fire that caused $55 million in damage to an apartment building under construction.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives says the April 24 fire in Concord, about 30 miles (48 kilometers) east of San Francisco, is the latest in a string of arsons at construction sites in the San Francisco Bay Area since 2016.
The ATF on Wednesday released surveillance video of a suspect entering the Concord site, then quickly fleeing as fire erupts.
The agency believes three other fires that damaged similar multimillion-dollar projects were started by the same arsonist and is offering a $110,000 reward for information leading to an arrest.
ATF spokeswoman Alexandria Corneiro didn’t say whether investigators believe the same arsonist started the recent fire.
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Dutch authorities have brokered a new agreement about how to compensate damages suffered by homeowners in the northeastern Netherlands due to earthquakes caused by gas extraction.
In a concession to thousands of residents whose homes have been shaken by hundreds of small quakes in recent years, Economic Affairs and Climate Minister Eric Wiebes said Wednesday that the company responsible for gas extraction, known by its Dutch acronym NAM, would no longer have a say in the compensation process.
The government said the new independent compensation system means that "individual claimants will no longer have to do business with the NAM." They will be compensated by the Dutch government, which in turn will claim the money back from NAM, a joint venture between Shell and ExxonMobil.
Minnesota Republicans are preparing to pour more than $300 million into a new state program meant to reduce health insurance premiums next year.
Minnesota has grappled with some of the largest rate increases in the nation. Premiums jumped by as much as 67 percent for shoppers buying insurance on their own this year, leading lawmakers to use $312 million in budget reserves to buy down monthly rates for 2017.
The Minnesota House was set to vote Monday on a second chapter of tackling that instability. Their reinsurance program would help cover insurers' unexpected losses for 2018. Alaska created a similar program last year.
Some Democrats say it's far too much money. Gov. Mark Dayton has instead proposed creating a public option to buy into the low-income health care program, MinnesotaCare.
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Shoppers fill the elevators at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa on Black Friday. Nationally, the Conference Board's consumer confidence index rose in November and December to its highest level in 15 years.
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The hotel has been welcoming guests since 1962. The reception area opens up into a spacious common sitting room, with wooden floors, whitewashed walls and lime green and burnt orange damask armchairs. The secluded hotel bar at the back is dominated by darker, warmer tones, with cherrywood panelling, horse paintings, and puffy leather sofas, vaguely reminiscent of a gentlemen’s club.
The overall feel is a bit old fashioned – but the classic luxurious style combined with top location makes the hotel extremely popular with a clientele that includes businesspeople, leisure travellers and artists performing at La Scala theatre.
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State Road 57 at Green River Road is back open after an accident shut down 57 both East and West earlier this evening.
Police on scene say a semi and a car were involved. The driver of the car was taken to an area hospital in stable condition.
No word on the Semi driver’s condition. Authorities have cleared the scene and are now investigating.
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LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan officials have released a tentative plan for reducing nutrient pollution that causes ugly and potentially toxic algal blooms in western Lake Erie.
The U.S. and Canada have agreed to seek a 40 percent cut in phosphorus flows into the lake by 2025. Phosphorus feeds algae-like bacteria that forced a temporary tap-water shutdown in Toledo, Ohio, and southeastern Michigan in 2014.
Michigan's plan released Tuesday proposes steps for achieving the phosphorus cutbacks.
They include continuing to reduce discharges from sewage treatment plants and studying causes of harmful algal blooms.
Also suggested are encouraging farmers to use best-management practices that prevent manure and fertilizer runoff from flowing into tributary streams, as well as stream measurements to document how well the efforts are working.
The draft is available for review at http://www.michigan.gov/deqgreatlakes .
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One man was hospitalized and a family pet killed when fire destroyed a North Park home and spread to another early Monday. Neighbors saw flames and explosions coming from a home on Polk Avenue near Ohio Street at approximately 12:30 a.m. One witnessed described fire and smoke coming from every window of the house.
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Unifaun Theatre is staging William Shakespeare’s Long Lost First Play (abridged).
“Created by the acclaimed Reduced Shakespeare Company, the story goes that this manuscript – of Shakespeare’s Long Lost First Play – was uncovered in a parking lot just over a year-and-a-half ago,” says director Chris Gatt.
The play has already toured internationally to rave reviews. As for the story itself, most of it revolves around a bitter feud between The Tempest’s Ariel and a Midsummer Night’s Dream’s Puck.
The play stars Nathan Brimmer, James Ryder and Joe Zammit.
The play is being staged today, tomorrow, October 12-15 and October 19 -22 at Spazju Kreattiv, St James Cavalier, Valletta, at 8pm. Tickets are available online at www.kreattivita.org.
Iran's state TV says the country's supreme leader has appointed a conservative cleric to head a council tasked with mediating disputes between government bodies.
Monday's report says Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei appointed Ayatollah Mahmoud Hashemi Shahroudi as the new chief of the arbitration body — known as the Expediency Council — for the next five years.
Shahroudi replaces former Iranian President Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani who died in January after heading the council for more than 27 years.
Shahroudi served as the chief of the Iranian Judiciary for 10 years, from 1999 to 2009.
The council was created in 1988 and its main responsibility is to resolve differences or conflicts between the country's parliament and Iran's constitutional watchdog.
The world’s only remaining male northern white rhino has died in Kenya, leaving only two females of the doomed subspecies alive on the planet.
Kenya’s Ol Pejeta Conservancy said in a statement that it decided to euthanize the 45-year-old rhino, named Sudan, due to untreatable and debilitating health problems. The rhino suffered from health complications which affected his muscles and bones, resulting in extensive skin wounds.
“His condition worsened significantly in the last 24 hours; he was unable to stand up and was suffering a great deal,” Ol Pejeta said, as cited by Reuters. “The veterinary team from the Dver Kralove Zoo, Ol Pejeta and Kenya Wildlife Service made the decision to euthanize him."
The rhino refused to mate naturally, prompting conservationists to put Sudan on the dating app Tinder, in a last-bid attempt to raise $9 million for fertility treatment.
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LEBANON, Mo. (AP) _ A Kansas City attorney has been acquitted in the killing of her millionaire father and his girlfriend at their Missouri lake house.
The Kansas City Star reports that jurors found Susan “Liz” Van Note not guilty Tuesday of two counts of first-degree murder in the 2010 attack on 67-year-old William Van Note and 59-year-old Sharon Dickson.
Dickson was stabbed and shot at the Lake of the Ozarks house and died at the scene.
William Van Note died four days later at a hospital, where authorities say his daughter produced a document suggestin she had power of attorney. Investigators say she requested that the ventilator keeping him alive be shut off.
Authorities allege Van Note was in debt and angry that Dickson would have inherited the bulk of her father’s estate.
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June 15 Hong Kong stocks fell to a three-week low on Thursday, led by the property sector, as borrowing costs in the city looked set to rise after a U.S. interest rate hike.
Residents are invited to attend a free Legal Aid Workshop from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 27th at the Chino Hills Community Center, 14250 Peyton Drive. The workshop leaders will not be available during a lunch period from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. The Legal Aid Society of San Bernardino provides legal services to low income residents throughout the County of San Bernardino for a variety of civil cases.
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Sub for more: http://nnn.is/the_new_media | Emily Nowak for Liberty Writers reports, We’ve all heard that universities have become rife with liberal bias, but it seems that anti-conservative sentiment has begun infecting our high schools too. Wall Township High School junior Grant Berardo of New Jersey experienced this liberal bias first hand this year when the school photoshopped his yearbook picture.
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) – A family is displaced from their home after a fire sparked in a electrical panel box, Saturday morning.
Newport News Fire Captain Ed Holloway says fire crews were dispatched around 10:45 a.m. for a single-family house fire in the 100 block of Turlington Road.
The fire was isolated to the electrical panel box in the room of the panel box, according to Holloway. Crews put the fire out in less than 15 minutes.
Two adults and two children are displaced as a result of the fire.
No one was hurt during this incident.
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HOUSTON — A Houston 18-year-old has been arrested and charged with illegally distributing explosive-making information and attempting to support the Islamic State organization.
The U.S. Justice Department said Monday that Kaan Sercan Damlarkaya, a U.S. citizen, was arrested on Dec. 8 following an undercover FBI operation. A statement says Damlarkaya said he intended to travel overseas and fight for IS and said he tried to get to Syria twice. He told agents that he would commit a U.S. attack if efforts to travel overseas failed.
It also says Damlarkaya provided to alleged IS supporters a formula for explosive Triacetone Triperoxide and instructions how to use it in a pressure cooker device containing shrapnel.
If convicted, he faces a possible 20-year maximum prison term. The U.S. has designated IS as a terrorist organization.
Amid a notoriously shaky retail climate, brands and businesses increasingly search for points of differentiation. Compelling visual ads and crafty messages are often recruited to meet the challenge. But some branding experts offer a more (deceptively) simple answer: it’s in the font.
Consumers and retailers alike interact with fonts on a daily basis, from smart phone scrolls to the reading of a book, but often overlooked is the deliberate detail that goes into font design (think mapping characters and designing how letters should look next to one another) — as well as what tailored solutions they might offer to businesses.
Within the framework of the first official visit of the President of Kyrgyzstan Sooronbai Jeenbekov to Uzbekistan , Kyrgyz businessmen will also go to Tashkent to build on ties. This was announced today at the briefing by the head of the foreign policy department of the presidential administration Aizada Subakozhoeva.
According to her, together with the country’s president, about 100 businessmen from Kyrgyzstan will leave for Uzbekistan . We are talking about the establishment of production lines, the creation of joint enterprises for the assembly of vehicles, household equipment, textile industries.
«The cooperation profile is broad. As our leaders agreed, conditions are created for establishing direct contacts between entrepreneurs and business entities. Tomorrow they start working in the morning. Businessmen will have an opportunity to communicate directly with each other,» Aizada Subakozhoeva stressed.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has expressed his condolences following the van attack on pedestrians in Toronto.
He made the remarks during a formal White House ceremony as he welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron for a state visit.
Trump also took a moment to offer his hopes for a speedy recovery for George H.W. Bush, after the former president was hospitalized with an infection following the death of his wife Barbara.
He then raised the Toronto attack in which 10 people were killed and 15 others injured.
Trump says he wants to express his deepest sympathies to the Canadian people following what he called a horrendous tragedy.
He says Americans are grieving with Canadians.
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RENO — Authorities say two Reno businesses were caught serving alcohol to minors during St. Patrick's Day festivities in the downtown.
The Reno Gazette-Journal reports the Regional Street Enforcement Team conducted an underage alcohol compliance check during the Leprechaun Crawl on Saturday.
During the operation, four volunteers between 18 to 20 years old went to 25 businesses in the area to see if staff would ask for their state-issued identification and check that they were of drinking age.
Authorities say only the Thai Corner Cafe and The Jungle failed and served alcohol to the underage volunteers.
The Regional Street Enforcement is made up of detectives from the Reno Police Department, Sparks Police Department and University of Nevada Police Department.
It is partnered with Join Together Northern Nevada, a nonprofit community organization.
We preview the 7th annual Emerging Lens Cultural Film Festival – A four day festival that recognizes African Canadian and other cultural filmmakers.
Electro meets acoustic when it comes to British musician Anna Merideth's music. She makes her Midwest debut, mixing contemporary classical, art pop, electronica and experimental rock into her compositional experiments.
Richland County Sheriff's Deputies are investigating a third armed robbery in the Columbia area in three days.
The most recent was reported Tuesday night at the El Cheapo gas station in the 6900 block of Fairfield Road. It happened just after 10 p.m.
Richland County investigators have not been able to give much information overnight, but there are reports that two men were involved in the robbery.
Deputies are investigating an armed robbery at the Corner Pantry in the 1400 block of Bluff Road Monday night involving two men. And in Columbia, police say two armed men robbed the Burger King on Two Notch Road Sunday night.
If you have information regarding any of these robberies, call Crimestoppers at 1-888-Crime-SC.
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The International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN), which was founded in Australia a decade ago, had collected its Nobel Peace Prize.
However, key nuclear powers such as the UK, the US and France refused to send high-ranking diplomats to the ceremony in Oslo.
ICAN says this was part of ongoing attempts by western governments, including Australia's, to discredit its achievements.
Well, hello, Donna!
Actress Donna Murphy, who played the title role in "Hello, Dolly!" for one performance each week during Bette Midler's 10-month run in the hit musical last year, will return to the show in July for six performances. Murphy will again fill in for Midler, this time during Sunday matinees from July 22 through Aug. 19 and for the Aug. 20 evening performance. Midler, who left the show on Jan. 14, will reprise her Tony Award-winning role as irrepressible matchmaker Dolly Levi for the rest of the performances beginning July 17 until the Aug. 25 closing. Murphy also filled in for Midler last year while the star was on vacation.
Bernadette Peters, who took over for Midler on Jan. 20, will end her run as Dolly on July 15. The national tour of "Hello, Dolly!" begins Oct. 2 in Cleveland with Betty Buckley as the star.
“The special counsel overseeing the investigation into Russia’s role in the 2016 election is interviewing senior intelligence officials as part of a widening probe that now includes an examination of whether President Trump attempted to obstruct justice,” the Washington Post reports.
“The move by Special Counsel Robert Mueller to investigate Trump’s own conduct marks a major turning point in the nearly year-old FBI investigation, which until recently focused on Russian meddling during the presidential campaign and on whether there was any coordination between the Trump campaign and the Kremlin. Investigators have also been looking for any evidence of possible financial crimes among Trump associates.”
“Trump had received private assurances from former FBI Director James Comey starting in January that he was not personally under investigation. Officials say that changed shortly after Comey’s firing.”
SEOUL, April 13 Pre-orders for tech giant Samsung Electronics Co Ltd's flagship Galaxy S8 smartphones have been better than expected so far, the South Korean firm's mobile business chief Koh Dong-jin said on Thursday.
Koh also told reporters during a media event in Seoul the S8, which some analysts believe will set a new first-year sales record for Samsung and help the firm recover from the costly collapse of the fire-prone Galaxy Note 7, will be the safest smartphone to date for Samsung.
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A man is in custody Friday after leading police on a high speed chase through Huntley.
According to Montana Highway Patrol Trooper Jerald Perman, the stolen vehicle belonged to Musselshell County's fire chief.
Trooper Perman says the initial stop that started the chase was for a minor speed violation, but the suspect didn't pull over and accelerated to speeds up to 95-MPH.
The trooper says the suspect lost control on Shepherd Road and fled from the vehicle. Police did not chase the suspect immediately due to him due to a report saying he may have had his concealed weapons permit.
The suspect was eventually arrested and will remain in custody until Monday or Tuesday.
The suspect will face a judge after official charges have been filed.
$50m: Amaechi files N500m suit against Fani-Kayode, Fayose’s spokesman over ownership allegations
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A union official says the gunman who shot and killed three people at a UPS warehouse in San Francisco had filed a grievance complaining that he was working excessive overtime.
Joseph Cilia, an official with a local Teamsters Union, says Jimmy Lam’s grievance filed in March requested that UPS relieve him of working overtime going forward.
Still, Cilia says Lam, a UPS driver, wasn’t angry, and he could not understand why he would open fire on his colleagues at a morning meeting on Wednesday.
Cilia says Lam targeted three fellow UPS drivers. Cilia says two other drivers who were wounded have been released from the hospital and will be OK.
Police say the gunman killed himself after the shooting.
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A warning has gone out about the abuse of the prescribed drug Xanax.
The drug, also known as Alprazolam, is a type of tranquilizer which is similar to Valium.
The drug is now being used in recreational situations and which in many instances can have lethal effects.
Dave O’Grady from Wexford Order of Malta is advising that Xanax is particularly dangerous when mixes with alcohol.
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BAGHDAD, March 30 Iraq has reduced oil production by more than 300,000 barrels per day to 4.464 million barrels per day (bpd) average so far in March as part of supply cuts decided by OPEC at the end of last year, the state-oil marketer SOMO said on Thursday. The nation's crude exports average so far in March is 3.756 million bpd, including 515,000 bpd exported by the Kurdish region, SOMO director Falah al-Amiri told reporters in Baghdad. Compliance with the supply cuts decided by OPEC is 90 percent, he added. (Reporting by Ahmed Rasheed; writing by Maher Chmaytelli, editing by David Evans)
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WASHINGTON (AP) President Donald Trump on Monday, April 17, criticized the leading Democratic candidate in a conservative Georgia congressional district special election.
“The super Liberal Democrat in the Georgia Congressioal race tomorrow wants to protect criminals, allow illegal immigration and raise taxes!” Trump tweeted.
Republicans hope to prevent a massive upset in Tuesday’s primary while Democrats have united behind former congressional staffer Jon Ossoff, 30, who was boosted by opposition to Trump and an $8 million fundraising haul.
The primary includes 18 candidates — Republicans, Democrats, and Independents. Republicans hope to force a June runoff with their party’s top candidate by keeping Ossoff below 50 percent of the vote.
The Georgia primary comes just after Republicans won a closer-than-expected special congressional victory in Kansas.
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OWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — A University of Iowa benefactor has donated $5 million toward the renovation of Kinnick Stadium’s north end.
The university announced Sunday, during Outback Bowl festivities in Tampa, Florida, that Ted and Deb Pacha had made a contribution to the $90 million project. In October the Board of Regents approved the project plans, which include a second deck for seating, new restrooms, expanded concourses and improved concessions. The project is expected to be finished before the 2019 season.
Ted Pacha said in a university news release that he and his wife “have a great passion for the mission of Iowa athletics and are extremely proud to take a leadership role in the Kinnick Edge Campaign.”
Gov. Eric Greitens' attorney grilled his alleged victim on whether she ever saw the photo that she claims the governor took to keep her silent and suggested that the threat of a photo would have been as effective as an actual photo.
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You may have noticed something new this 4th of July--- your local liquor store may be open.
A new law passed this year allows sales of wine and liquor in Tennessee on Sundays and major holidays, including Independence Day. Before that, liquor sales were prohibited on those days.
RELATED: Retail reaction mixed to Sunday liquor store sales
It's up an individual liquor store to determine if they want to open the extra days.
You still can't buy in grocery stores on Sundays, but that will change in January 2019.
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Police in Winnipeg are searching for a man after an attempted abduction Friday. The suspect is described as being around 40-years-old with a medium build and balding hair. He was last seen wearing reading glasses, grey shirt and grey and orange jacket with blue jeans.
The County Line: While it is true that Democrat presidential nominee Hillary Clinton won the popular vote in November, President Donald Trump's margin of victory as far as counties nationwide was remarkable. Syndicated columnists Cokie and Steve Roberts pointed out this eye-popper in a recent column - Clinton won only 16 percent of the counties nationwide.
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Chisinau. 11 December. REPORT.AZ/ "I think that this year was effective and successful for Moldova and Azerbaijan".
Moldovan president Igor Dodon told the Eastern European bureau of Report News Agency.
Touching upon to his visit to Baku this year, the head of state underlined that such high-level mutual visits will give impetus to the further development of relations between the two friendly countries, Azerbaijan and Moldova.
"As we know, as the president of Moldova, I have paid an official visit to Azerbaijan for the first time in recent years. I hope very much, as we speak, next year Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev will also pay an official visit to Moldova", he added.
Notably, Moldovan president I. Dodon paid an official visit to Azerbaijan on June 21-23.
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Two Chicago Police officers in pursuit of a fleeing vehicle were injured in a crash Tuesday night in the University Village neighborhood.
About 11:45 p.m., the officers stopped a silver SUV for a traffic violation in the 4200 block of West Cullerton, but the vehicle sped away and the officers pursued, according to police.
The officers’ squad car then crashed into a Nissan Sentra in the intersection of South Ashland Avenue and West Roosevelt Road, police said. The two officers were taken to the hospital with injuries that were not thought to be life-threatening. Two males in the Nissan refused medical attention.
The SUV continued fleeing, but two males were eventually apprehended at South Doty Avenue and East 115th Street, police said.
Police in Stoneham, Massachusetts, are searching for a man they say assaulted an officer and hit a cruiser while fleeing the scene Monday morning.
A warrant is out for the arrest of 33-year-old Tewksbury resident Matthew Macinnes on charges including assault and battery on a police officer, operating to endanger and resisting arrest.
Police responded to a disturbance on Main Street around 2:15 and attempted to place Macinnes into custody.
He then punched an officer and escaped to his truck, where he locked himself in and struck a cruiser parked in front of him.
Macinnes fled onto I-93 at speed over 100 MPH and a pursuit was ultimately called off.
Anyone with information on Macinnes is asked to contact police at 781-438-1215.
A new kind of water-capturing device could be a game-changer for some of the world’s driest places. It can pull water vapor out of the air at humidity as low as 20 percent — conditions that may be seen in the Sahara desert during its hottest months — and it can operate entirely off-grid, just using the ambient power of the sun.
This means it could provide water for parts of the world likely to be most vulnerable to water shortages under future climate change, including areas afflicted by recurring drought.
According to a description of the new design, published Thursday in the journal Science, a single tissue box-sized device can harvest up to 2.8 liters, or about three quarts, of water in one day at low humidity — that’s a bit more than the half gallon of water experts recommend a person drink over the course of a day.
Mark Salling had alcohol in his system at the time of his death, a Los Angeles County Coroner's Office report obtained by E! News says.
The Glee star died from suicide at the age of 35 on Jan. 30, 2018—his cause of death ruled asphyxia by hanging. According to the toxicology report, Salling had a blood alcohol level of 0.095 at the time of his death. He did not test positive for any drugs.
Additionally, the report offered a detailed timeline of Salling's final hours. It stated the actor was "last known to be alive watching television with his father, in the living room" on the evening of January 29. His mother noticed Salling and his vehicle were missing around midnight, and his roommate found Salling's house arrest tracking device "down the street" from their residence.
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) – A lucky couple will now always be able to say their baby was the first baby born in Green Bay in 2017.
At 2:26 a.m., Cody Haldiman was born at HSHS St. Vincent Hospital, weighing in at 5 pounds, 9 ounces.
His mother says she knew around 11:30 Saturday night she’d have a shot at giving birth to Green Bay’s New Year’s baby.
Tiffany Haldiman says she’s thankful for her family and nurses, and says to finally have him is more surreal than she ever imagined.
“Just to take him home and have him out and have all the help that we’ve gotten, it’s just awesome,” she said.
Tiffany says her New Year’s resolution is to figure out parenting.
She adds that they already have Packers clothes for Cody.
DETROIT — A man has been sentenced to 16 to 20 years in prison for second-degree murder in the fatal hit-and-run of a Detroit police officer.
Fifty-five-year-old Steve Guzina of Lincoln Park also received 10-15-year sentences on each of two other charges: operating under the influence causing death and not stopping at the scene of an accident. The sentences will run concurrently.
Guzina pleaded guilty last month to hitting 40-year-old Officer Myron Jarrett and causing the officer’s death Oct. 28 on the city’s west side while Jarrett was assisting other officers with a traffic accident investigation.
Prosecutors have said Guzina was under the influence of crack cocaine while driving at a high speed past the accident scene.
Guzina will receive 290 days credit for time spent in jail while awaiting trial.
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Wilson football team didn't win a game last season.
But the Warriors aren't worried about that heading into this fall.
"Coming off an 0-10 season isn't tough at all. It's a new year and a fresh start," Wilson senior running back/defensive back Job Goodman said. "What happened last year is in the past and we're ready to improve from it. We can't worry about the things we can't change, we can only focus on what we can do this season."
Goodman returns for the Warriors after racking up 1,161 yards and 10 touchdowns on the ground last year.
"This offseason we have made a lot of improvements and I can't wait to see how it turns out once the games start up," Goodman said.
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CHICAGO (AP) — The U.S. women’s soccer team will host South Korea in a pair of exhibitions in October.
The teams will play Oct. 19 in New Orleans and meet three days later in Cary, North Carolina, the U.S. Soccer Federation said Monday.
The U.S. previously announced friendlies against New Zealand on Sept. 15 at Commerce City, Colorado, and Sept. 19 at Cincinnati. There also are home-and-home exhibitions against Canada, on Nov. 9 at Vancouver, British Columbia, and Nov. 12 at a U.S. site not yet announced.
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Suraj wants Chakor to be his handler and convinces her to do so. Vivaan hears Imli scream and he goes to inquire about what has happened but Imli grabs on to his throat after which Chakor asks Vivaan keep a camera in Imli's room in order to understand her mental state. Chakor is following Naina around and her guards catch hold of Chakor. Abhay comes to her rescue just in time and instructs Chakor to be careful and vigilant henceforth. They plan on how to get Sooraj and Naina to meet.
Meanwhile, Vivaan and Chakor notice Imli's movements on the camera where they realize that Imli is mentally unwell. What will happen when Sooraj finally meets Naina? Will Vivaan and Chakor be able to help Imli? Stay tuned to Udann from Monday to Friday at 8:30 pm.
Genetic studies have linked a number of risk genes to autism spectrum disorder . Although the complex genetics underlying ASD likely involve interactions between many genes, some risk genes are singular drivers of autism-like behaviors in rodent models, particularly genes that guide synaptic development and function.
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Augustana Baseball Team Showing Competitive Spirit
Augustana Baseball Team Showing Competitive Spirit
CARY, NC… The Augustana baseball team had another off day Wednesday as they prepare for Thursday night’s game that could propel them into Saturday’s championship at the D-II College World Series with a victory in Cary, NC. Head coach Tim Huber notices a difference in the competitiveness of his team this year. He feels being ranked #1 late in the regular season really helped them to have confidence to have more of a killer instinct when you have a chance to put the opposition away.
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Bristol Rovers fans are in buoyant mood after the club announced their third signing in under 24 hours.
Striker Gavin Reilly signed on at the Gas a day after Theo Widdrington and Alex Rodman were announced as Rovers players as Darrell Clarke's plans for the new season continue to take shape.
Fans reacted with delight as the Gas snapped up a striker.
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Rickie Fowler birdied the last three holes in front of the largest crowd in golf history Saturday to take the lead in the Waste Management Phoenix Open.
Fowler shot a 4-under 67 to reach 14 under with a round left at TPC Scottsdale's Stadium Course, the layout packed with an estimated 216,818 fans on an 80-degree afternoon. The crowd pushed the week total to 654,906, just short of the record of 655,434 set last year.
Former Arizona State players Jon Rahm and Chez Reavie were a stroke back along with Bryson DeChambeau. Phil Mickelson, another former Sun Devils star, was two shots behind.
Justin Thomas birdied the first six holes, then had to fight to shoot even par after a back-nine meltdown. He had a bogey-triple bogey-double bogey stretch that left him eight strokes back.
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BOSTON (AP) — Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski says he is returning for his ninth NFL season.
Gronkowski made the announcement in a post on Instagram Tuesday. Gronkowski said he met with coach Bill Belichick to inform him of his intention to return, adding he’s “been working out, staying in shape and feel great.”
Gronk previously hinted at considering retirement following New England’s Super Bowl loss to the Eagles in February.
He appeared in 14 games during the 2017 season and led the team in receiving with 69 catches for 1,084 yards and eight touchdowns.
Gronkowski was knocked out of last season’s AFC championship game with a concussion, but was able to return in time for the Super Bowl. He missed the Patriots’ 2017 Super Bowl win over Atlanta after undergoing back surgery.
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KAPAN, OCTOBER 6, ARMENPRESS. The first Kapan-Yerevan flight will take place already in May 2018, Syunik governor Vahe Hakobyan told a press conference. According to him, the construction of Kapan’s airport commenced in the first half of 2017, with a total budget of two million dollars.
“Two days ago we signed a contract with a Czech airline and we bought an airplane. It is a 19-seat airplane, which will operate the Kapan-Yerevan two-way flight. The plane cost 5,5 million Euros”, Hakobyan said, adding that the airplane will arrive in Armenia in March 2018.
According to the governor, the construction of the Kapan airport is not a commercial project, but rather a social one – aimed at facilitating the life of the residents.
He said the ticket prices aren’t yet decided, but will range between 30-40 thousand drams.
The New England Holocaust Memorial in Boston has been vandalized for the second time this summer.
A 17-year-old Malden boy is accused of smashing a glass panel on the memorial on Monday. Police say the boy was detained by two bystanders until police arrived. They say he will be charged with willful and malicious destruction of property.
In June, police say James Isaac used a rock to shatter a glass panel on one of the memorial's six 54-foot-high (16-meter-high) towers. Isaac has pleaded not guilty to vandalism charges.
The six glass towers are lit internally and etched with millions of numbers that represent tattoos on the arms of many Jews sent to Nazi death camps.
Democratic Mayor Marty Walsh says he's "saddened to see such a despicable action."
A Seminole man is dead and another person is in the hospital following a weekend head-on collision in Howard County.
The crash happened Sunday night on Interstate 20, about 7 miles east of Stanton.
We're told a 2012 Chevrolet Sonic that was traveling east on I-20 crossed into westbound traffic and hit a 1998 Ford F-150 traveling west.
The driver of the Chevrolet, Dustin Lira, 20, of Seminole, Texas, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the Ford F-150, Jose Orellana, 37, of Sherman, Texas, was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
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TFS Investments is a California-based real estate investment firm looking to hire a personal assistant for its demanding CEO. Candidates attempt to balance the boss' overloaded calendar and divert phone calls he would rather avoid. Some are cool as a cucumber, while others crack under the pressure. Who will get the power to pencil in and who will get erased?
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Over hundreds of public engagements each year, the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall have likely been offered every canape under the sun.
There is one ingredient that makes their heart sink, it has emerged: garlic.
The Duchess, who appeared on a special episode of Masterchef, disclosed that garlic is a “no-no”, joking the Royal couple “have to lay off” for fear of the effects as they meet dozens of members of the public each evening.
Invited to appear on the Australian version of the show during an overseas tour earlier this year, the Duchess was asked to give contestants advice for their challenge of feeding guests at an event with Prince Charles.
Quizzed on the best ingredients to use for their selection of canapes, designed to showcase Australian food, she said: “He loves local cheeses, he is a huge cheese fan. Everything to do with cheese he’ll love.”
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JOPLIN, Mo. - Command Sergeant Doris Lewis served in the U.S. Navy for 37 years and fought in the Vietnam War. We salute you Sergeant Lewis and thank you for our freedom.
Top GOPer proposes major change for sexual harassment cases
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A powerful House Republican is proposing a drastic change to state law that would make it easier to prosecute sexual harassment.
Lawmakers have singled out a phrase in how courts handle sexual harassment cases statewide: "severe and pervasive." They say that legal standard is far too high and has resulted in clear cases of sexual harassment being dismissed.
GOP House Majority Leader Joyce Peppin unveiled a bill Monday that would make clear that standard no longer applies. She says it would likely result in more sexual harassment complaints being filed and called that a good thing.
It's part of a concerted effort to address sexual harassment nationwide. Three Minnesota lawmakers, including former U.S. Sen. Al Franken, were forced to resign after they were accused of repeated sexual harassment.
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If you’re feeling nostalgic for AIM, you better use it now before it’s gone…
According to TMZ, AOL is shutting down their instant messaging service, AIM, on December 15th of this year.
Though it was once extremely popular, the service fell by the wayside as cellphones, social media, and other messaging services gained in popularity.
The company released a statement in regards to the shutdown, saying:
“AIM tapped into new digital technologies and ignited a cultural shift, but the way in which we communicate with each other has profoundly changed.”
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ST. LOUIS – Homicide detectives with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department are investigating the shooting death of a woman in north city.
According to police, the shooting occurred just after 3:15 a.m. Tuesday in the 4200 block of N. Grand Boulevard, located in the Fairgrounds neighborhood.
Police arrived to find an unidentified woman lying at the corner of Grand and Penrose with a gunshot wound to her chest. She was taken to a nearby hospital where she was pronounced dead.
Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to contact CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS.
Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC) Chairman Deepak Parekh has said the task of ensuring “frictionless transition” in HDFC group entities is top in his mind.
Succession planning is key agenda for all the groups’ boards and they believe such planning needs 18-24 months to ensure a smooth transition, Parekh said in his annual communication to shareholders. While leaders within HDFC are passionate about their jobs, reality is that individuals do get on in age, he said. “There is a strong pipeline of talent for various functions across companies in ...
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Gran Colombia Gold Corp-
* Gran Colombia Gold reports second quarter 2017 results; announces mine life extension at its segovia operations
* Q2 earnings per share $1.77
* Q2 adjusted earnings per share $0.20
* Gran Colombia Gold Corp - ‍gold production in q2 of 2017 totalled 46,075 ounces, up 21% from Q2 last year​
* Gran Colombia Gold Corp - ‍on track to produce a total of 150,000 to 160,000 ounces of gold for full year​
* Gran Colombia Gold - ‍recent civil disruption in segovia,remedios has adversely impacted mining and plant operations at segovia in first half of august​
* Gran Colombia Gold Corp qtrly ‍revenue $56 million versus $48.0 million​
* Gran Colombia Gold Corp - ‍"certain capital projects have been suspended until civil disruption subsides​"
* Gran Colombia gold‍ sees 2017 total cash cost,aisc averages to be below $720 and $900/ounce sold given there is no prolonged adverse impact on production Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Islington South & Finsbury’s Spring fundraising dinner for Emily Thornberry is being held at Frederick’s Restaurant in Islington. The star speaker will be Owen Jones and he will no doubt update the comrades on developments in political millinery. £90 a ticket means it will be for the few even though they are only serving Prosecco to the progressives. Socialist champagne will be extra…
LONDON (AP) – Big Ben will fall silent next week in London as a major restoration project gets underway.
The bongs of the iconic bell will be stopped on August 21 to protect workers during a 4 year $38 million conservation project that includes repair of the Queen Elizabeth Tower, which houses Big Ben and its clock.
Steve Jaggs, keeper of the Great Clock, said Monday that the mechanism will be dismantled piece by piece and its four dials will be cleaned and repaired.
Big Ben has been stopped several times since it first sounded in 1859, but the current restoration project will mark the longest period of silence for the bell. It will still sound on big occasions, such as Remembrance Sunday.
It will still sound on big occasions, such as Remembrance Sunday.
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Luke Evans is playing Gaston in the upcoming movie Beauty and the Beast and he just debuted the first look at him singing the song “Gaston” in the film!
The 37-year-old actor made an appearance on Good Morning America to debut the clip on Tuesday (February 14) in New York City.
Later in the day, Luke stopped by the Build Series to promote his role in the film, in theaters on March 17.
“Very near the top, if not, the top,” Luke said on GMA about where he would rank this experience compared to other films he has made. “It’s Disney. You’re bringing an animated character, that people have known for so long, to life. It’s an honor, but it’s so much fun.”
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You know you need to replace your windows, but you aren’t sure where to begin. Renewal by Andersen can help begin that process for you. Not only do they use a durable, unique material called Fibrex in place of weak vinyl, they also focus only on window and door installation. Linda Johnston was here to tell us more.
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Three soldiers were missing after an avalanche, triggered by fresh snowfall, struck a forward post in Gurez sector in Bandipora district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said today.
The avalanche hit an Army post at Baktoor near the Line of Control in Gurez sector during the intervening night, a police official said.
He said at least three soldiers were reported missing after the avalanche.
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"Efforts are on to trace the missing soldiers but continuous snowfall was hampering the rescue and search efforts," he added.
An Army porter is missing since yesterday after he came under an avalanche in Tulail in Gurez sector.
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Fedde was removed from his start Wednesday against the Red Sox in the second inning with an undisclosed injury, Jorge Castillo of The Washington Post reports. He retired three of the five batters he faced before departing.
The source of Fedde's injury isn't yet known and may not be established until after a post-game examination, but the right-hander was in visible discomfort after tossing his 25th and final pitch of the afternoon. According to Castillo, Fedde opened the start with a sinker that sat around 93-to-94 miles per hour before the offering dipped into the 80s by the second inning, suggesting an arm issue could be in play. Matt Grace was summoned in relief of Fedde and will likely cover the bulk of the innings for the Nationals with only six other relievers available in the Washington bullpen following the demotion of Tim Collins prior to the contest.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - The biggest newspapers in Connecticut and Rhode Island are feuding over which state is worse.
The Hartford Courant in Connecticut wrote a scathing editorial after The Providence Journal in Rhode Island published an editorial calling its New England neighbor struggling, and blasting its business climate as enormously difficult.
The Journal's Jan. 24 piece ends by calling on Rhode Island Democratic Gov. Gina Raimondo to try and attract jobs from Connecticut to Rhode Island, calling it "certainly less risky" than Connecticut.
In a Friday editorial headlined "Why, Rhode Island, Why?" the Courant responded by detailing a long list of its neighbor's woes. Those included pension problems, economic issues and "a legacy of corruption that not even Connecticut can match."
It closes by encouraging the states to work together.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Vestate Group Holdings Ltd
* Chairman, from july 25 to aug 14, acquired shares for total consideration of about hk$26.13 million
* Announces increase in shareholding by a controlling shareholder
* Chairman Zhu Xiaojun through ccec acquired shares Source text (bit.ly/2vUzrnM) Further company coverage: (bangalore.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com)
BEND, Ore. (AP) – Authorities say the former CEO of an Oregon aircraft company who defrauded customers by using their money for other projects and to support his lavish lifestyle has pleaded guilty.
The Bulletin reports 73-year-old Fred Schrameck of Bend pleaded guilty Monday to a charge of wire fraud.
Federal prosecutors say the former Epic Air CEO solicited more than $1.4 million from customers to buy and help build experimental aircraft, including the Epic LT.
Prosecutors say the airframe purchase agreements and aircraft completion assistance agreements that he gave to customers misrepresented how the money was being spent.
Schrameck is scheduled to be sentenced in August.
His company was purchased in 2010 and renamed Epic Aircraft.
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Fire crews tackled a house fire at an exclusive Yarm postcode.
Cleveland Fire Brigade was called to Fishponds, close to Yarm High Street , to reports of a fire in a bedroom.
The exclusive street is made up of just five houses and is one of the most sought-after areas of Yarm.
The fire damaged a bed and mattress at the home.
Two crews from Thornaby and one from Yarm fire station attended the blaze.
They were called at 10.50pm and the fire caused smoke damage to a bedroom.
No injuries were reported and the fire was put out by 11.20pm.
BERLIN A deal on reforms struck between Greece and its lenders is an "important intermediate step", a spokesman for the German Finance Ministry said on Tuesday, adding that more clarity was, however, still needed on issues like Greece's primary surplus.
"The ongoing second review of the aid program for Greece has not yet been completed," the spokesman said.
"The work continues. The aim is that the program review can be completed in the Eurogroup on May 22," he added.
(Reporting by Rene Wagner; Writing by Michelle Martin; Editing by Madeline Chambers)
LONDON, March 31 Iran is continuing to behave as an exporter of terrorism and still sponsors militant activity, U.S. Defense Secretary James Mattis said in London on Friday.
Asked about comments Mattis made in 2012 that the three primary threats the United States faced were "Iran, Iran, Iran," Mattis told reporters that Iran's behaviour had not changed in the years since.
"At the time when I spoke about Iran I was a commander of US central command and that (Iran) was the primary exporter of terrorism, frankly, it was the primary state sponsor of terrorism and it continues that kind of behaviour today," Mattis said. (Reporting by Kylie MacLellan, William James and Phil Stewart, writing by Alistair Smout; editing by Stephen Addison)
This overview document presents available information on KIK incidents that affected aid agencies and their staff. The report is based on incidents identified by Insecurity Insight's monitoring of open sources and reported by Aid in Danger partner agencies using the Security in Numbers Database (SiND).
The available open-source and confidentially shared information is an indication of the number of aid workers killed, injured or kidnapped in the first quarter of 2018. However, no claim is made that the total number of aid workers affected has been documented or is known.
Total KIK figures for January-March 2018 are available on HDX.
Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry gestures to a teammate during an NBA basketball practice, Wednesday, May 30, 2018, in Oakland, Calif. The Warriors face the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday in Oakland. Marcio Jose Sanchez AP Photo
Man killed in Colorado shootout acquitted in 1993 shootings
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (AP) — A man killed in a shootout with Bureau of Land Management officers in western Colorado killed two people and wounded five others at a bar in Colorado Springs 25 years ago.
The Mesa County Coroner's Office said Tuesday that 67-year-old Eugene Herbert Baylis died of multiple gunshot wounds.
The Gazette reports that he was acquitted in the 1993 shootings after his attorneys argued he fired in self-defense after a motorcycle gang member shot him in the face earlier with a pellet gun.
Authorities say two BLM rangers were checking on a van parked on BLM property near Grand Junction Sunday when Baylis fired at officers, hitting one in his protective vest. The other officer returned fire, killing Baylis.
The Daily Sentinel reports the BLM hasn't provided an update on the wounded officer.
NEW YORK (AP) — A law enforcement official says what is believed to be an explosive device has been set off on Manhattan subway platform.
The explosion happened around 7:30 a.m. Monday. Details were still developing.
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A person was arrested and has non-life-threatening injuries.
There was no immediate word of any other injuries.
The official spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly about the incident.
Passengers were evacuated as a precaution from the subway line where the explosion happened, near 40th Street and Eighth Avenue.
Holly Willoughby outfit today: Holly gets asymmetric hair cut to match her expensive Three Floor dress - style details revealed THIS Morning presenter Holly Willoughby reveals asymmetric hair cut to match dress as she shares her style with ITV viewers.
Holly Willoughby outfit today: This Morning presenter wears expensive dress [ITV]
Holly Willoughby has gone the extra mile in the style stakes for This Morning by cutting her hair to match her outfit.
The mum of three ditched her high-street brands – after wearing an £8 dress and a Dorothy Perkins top on the show recently – and opted for a £345.00 dress from Three Floor.
Holly's dress featured an asymmetric hemline, and the 37 year old revealed she'd had a hair cut to match.
Taking to Instagram, she wrote: "When your hair matches your hemline! Today’s look on @thismorning dress by @threefloor shoes by @officeshoes."
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NEW YORK (AP) - A Brooklyn-based poet has won a $50,000 prize given for "exceptional talent" that merits greater recognition.
Patricia Spears Jones is this year's recipient of the Jackson Poetry Prize, Poets & Writers told The Associated Press on Tuesday. Judges praised Jones, whose previous honors include a Pushcart Prize, for her "sophisticated and moving" work. Among her books are "Painkiller," ''Femme du Monde" and, most recently, "A Lucent Fire: New and Selected Poems." Jones is also a playwright, contributor to BOMB magazine and a writing teacher who has led workshops at Cave Canem and Poets House and is on the faculty of Bloomfield College.
Poets & Writers is a nonprofit literary organization founded in 1970. Previous winners of the Jackson prize include such acclaimed poets as Elizabeth Alexander and Claudia Rankine.
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Joseph Tenorio Aquino, of Yona, died Aug. 11 at the age of 66.
Mass of Intention is being offered 6 p.m. daily at San Vicente & San Roke Catholic Church in Barridada.
Last respects will be held beginning at 9 a.m. Aug. 22 at the San Vicente & San Roke Catholic Church in Barrigada. Mass of Christian burial will be at noon. Interment will follow at Guam Veterans Cemetery in Piti.
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The Dodgers formally recalled Santana from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Wednesday, MLB.com reports.
Reports surfaced earlier Wednesday that Santana, one of the organization's top pitching prospects, would receive his first callup to the big leagues, but the Dodgers didn't confirm the move until a few hours prior to their game against the Phillies. Kenta Maeda (hip) was placed on the 10-day disabled list in a corresponding move and will therefore miss his upcoming start Sunday against the Rockies at Coors Field, potentially leaving the door open for Santana to temporarily slot into the rotation. That may only come to pass if Santana goes unused in relief for the remaining two games of the Dodgers' series with the Phillies, however, as the team's primary motivation in bringing the right-hander up from Triple-A was to add a fresh arm to an overtaxed bullpen.
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - A federal judge has awarded $1 million against a former Oklahoma teacher who was sentenced to 10 years in prison in 2015 for sex crimes involving her teenage student.
An attorney for 31-year-old Jennifer Caswell says she will be in prison for the next several years and has no money to pay her former student.
The Oklahoman reports that the former student and his father sued Caswell and the Hollis School District in 2015 over the sexual relationship.
Free Press Summer Fest has revealed its 2017 lineup. The two-day event goes down June 3rd – 4th at Eleanor Tinsley Park in downtown Houston, Texas.
Notable acts include Lorde, Flume, Solange, Cage the Elephant, The Shins, Charli XCX, Grouplove, Portugal. the Man, Frightened Rabbit, Big K.R.I.T., Hurray For the Riff Raff, Bishop Briggs, and Hippo Campus.
Also playing are G-Eazy, Tove Lo, Cashmere Cat, Lil Uzi Vert, Post Malone, Milky Chance, Carnage, St. Paul & The Broken Bones, The Strumbellas, Jon Bellion, Jahkoy, Cherry Glazerr, RÜFÜS DU SOL, Coast Modern, and more.
Tickets are now available through the festival’s website.
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TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) — The Topeka Boat & Outdoor Show officially kicked off Friday at the Kansas Expocentre.
The three-day family friendly event lasts though Sunday.
The event for outdoor enthusiasts will cover hunting, fishing and camping.
People attending will get the chance to tour boats and campers up close and personal.
Plus, there will be tons of free activities for kids including a kid’s casting pond.
The pond is stocked with trout for kids to learn about.
“Oh it’s nice, it’s nice. I’m not a camper and I don’t stay out all night, but they got some nice campers over there,” James McDaniel said. “I saw one that’s a real nice price, so if I had the money I would get it today.”
Tickets are on sale and available for purchase at the door.
Prices run about $8 for adult tickets and all children 16-and-under get in free.
Discount admission coupon can be found here.
Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Eric Thames has tied a franchise record by homering in five straight games.
The former Korean baseball star hit a solo shot off Chicago Cubs right-hander John Lackey in the third inning Monday night. Thames' streak ties him with Jeromy Burnitz in August 1997 for the franchise mark.
Thames has seven homers in 14 games this year and six over his past five games.
"Stuff like that just happens," Thames said after homering Sunday against Cincinnati. "You can't control it. When I hit it, I was like, 'Did I just hit another one? Oh, man. OK.'"
The 30-year-old returned to the majors this season after hitting 124 homers over three years in the Korean major leagues.
Thames has gotten a hit in all 11 of his starts and has a 10-game hitting streak with Milwaukee.
Prior to this year, Thames last played in the majors in 2012 with Seattle and Toronto.
The record for consecutive games with a homer is eight, achieved by Ken Griffey Jr., Don Mattingly and Dale Long.
Yardley Powers Squash National Championship
Yardley, a world of premium iconic English fragrances with contemporary taste and sophistication from Wipro Enterprises (Pvt) Ltd is delighted to have sponsored the Sri Lanka Squash National Championship-2016.
Sri Lanka Squash (SLS) is geared to serve the country’s squash game in many ways and Yardley is proud to have been a sponsor for the National Squash Championship and help Sri Lanka Squash achieve further success.
The 36th National Squash Championship was held from 17th to 20th December 2016 at Tamil Union Squash Courts Complex. Officially appointed to be the perfumers for the Royal family earning royal warrants along the way, Yardley has taken a great synergetic initiative by supporting the Royal College swimming squad recently.
A true Gentleman faces challenges, inspires others and plays by the rules. Yardley proudly supports Sri Lanka squash in the spirit of sport.
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The Hawkeyes wrapped up their four-game European Tour with another easy win; this one over Vicenza, Italy 88-49.
Freshman Luka Garza again led the Hawks with 24 points and 14 rebounds. Garza is the star of the tour for Iowa.
The European all-star teams never tested Iowa, as the Hawks cruised to 4-0.
Iowa will spend the next three days in Venice, then return to Iowa City Thursday.
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So you are hearing a lot about machine learning these days.
You are hearing words like models, training, forks, splits, branches, leafs, recursion, test data, and overfitting, and you don’t know what any of them mean.
Well I have some help, courtesy of my colleague Jacqueline who shared this scrolling lesson in machine learning with her colleagues at USV (me included) this weekend.
This scrolling machine learning lesson was made by Stephanie and Tony. It is great work. Thanks!
Community members taking a stand against crime--literally--in Downtown Memphis.
Reverend Ralph White and other community leaders gathered for a prayer and show of solidarity outside of 201 Poplar Ave. on Saturday.
The "Hands Around 201" event was open to everyone, and organizers said they prayed for inmates, guards, the city, and the entire nation...
Organizers also said they pray for fairness for all when it comes to the justice system.
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Deep beyond the hem of the capital far from the city limits amidst the smell of soot and smoke in the land of Chief Chinhamora in Nyamande ...
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Soldiers and volunteers resumed rescue operations in the Mandi district of the Himachal Pradesh state on Monday, a day after heavy monsoon rains triggered the mudslides.
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Tom Brady hadn’t won the MVP award since the 2010 season, but he won it for a third time on Saturday night.
The Patriots quarterback accepted the award in a taped speech near the end of the two-hour NFL Honors show, which will air on NBC at 9 p.m. ET. Brady also won the award in 2007 as well as 2010.
Brady garnered 40 votes to eight for Todd Gurley and two for Carson Wentz. The vote likely would have been closer if Wentz hadn’t injured his knee in Week 14.
Brady, 40, is the oldest player to win the award, and he’s eight years older than the coach of the year, Sean McVay. Rich Gannon (37 in 2002) and Peyton Manning (37 in 2013) previously were the oldest winners of the MVP award.
According to Field Yates of ESPN, Brady, at 40 years, 6 months, is the oldest MVP in the history of the four major North American sports leagues. Barry Bonds was 40 years, 4 months when he won baseball’s MVP award in 2004.
Brady passed for 4,577 yards and 32 touchdowns with eight interceptions and a 102.8 passer rating.
Turkish police have arrested eight people in connection with a Saturday-night shooting that took the lives of an Israel and 38 others. Another Israeli was among 69 wounded.
The shooter is still at large. The Islamic State terror movement says it was behind the attack. Turkey responded with attacks against IS targets in Syria.
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BENGALURU (India) (Sputnik)The contract on Russia's delivery of 48 Mi-17V-5 transport helicopters to India is expected to be signed in the coming months, state arms exporter Rosoboronexport Deputy Director General Sergey Goreslavsky said Wednesday.
"We very much hope that this contract will be signed in the coming months," Goreslavsky said at a press conference.
The deputy director explained that consultations between the sides are ongoing in New Delhi on clarifying points of an offset agreement, after which the contract would be ready for signing.
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An all new monthly comedy showcase on Milwaukee’s East Side! Presented by Good City Brewing and Milwaukee Comedy, this show will present the finest in local and regional comedy acts. Checkout hilarious stand up comedy and delicious craft beer with Craft Brew Comedy!
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LA PAZ, Bolivia — A retired Bolivian bishop tapped by Pope Francis to be a cardinal is furiously denying suggestions that he has a wife and children and is threatening legal action.
Toribio Ticona said Wednesday that he "has nothing to do" with the alleged actions and said he would bring a legal complaint if the claims continue.
Francis named the 81-year-old cardinal last week. Ticona says the accusations were disproven after they first emerged in 2011 and have "resurfaced as slander in an attempt to attack" the pope by "sectors that are hostile" to the pontiff.
The accusations recently appeared in the Catholic blog "Adelanto en la Fe" — "Forward in the Faith." It cites a 2011 complaint to local Catholic authorities that says Ticona had a family in a rural town.
An agreement has been signed to increase the number of nursing positions in intensive care units for premature babies.
This will add 121 new neonatal ICU positions in three stages starting next January. The Ministry of Health announced a transition from 1.4 nurses per station to 2.5 nurses per unit.
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — One of the most accomplished reality show winners is now sitting on the other side of the stage! Kelly Clarkson talks about being a coach and competeing to build a talented team against Blake, Adam and Alicia.
The Voice Battle Rounds begin tonight 8… followed by a new episode of “Good Girls” at 10.
I'm pleased to see that Driftwood Theatre is bringing an updated version of Rosalynde (As You Like It) to Burlington.
The play's creator, William Shakespeare, had a flair for language and drama, but often his 400-year-old scripts are hard to follow — I get a little bored with the Bard sometimes.
In Driftwood's more modern spin, Rosalynde is set in Ontario in 1918, when women’s suffrage and prohibition were issues.
This romantic comedy will be staged on Tuesday, July 24 at 7:30 p.m. at the Burlington Performing Arts Centre outdoor plaza.
The Colts have signed former Lions tight end Eric Ebron, the team announced Monday.
The deal is for two years and up to $15 million, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports.
Ebron was the 10th pick in the 2014 draft but was underwhelming during his time in Detroit. He was released by the Lions last week after they were unable to find a trade partner willing to take on his $8.25 million salary.
The Lions picked Ebron ahead of Taylor Lewan, Odell Beckham, Aaron Donald, Zack Martin and C.J. Mosley, all of whom have been selected to multiple Pro Bowls.
Ebron was a servicable tight end in his first four seasons but never caught more than five touchdowns in a single year. He had 53 catches for 574 yards and four scores last season. He will be a backup to the Colts’ Pro Bowl tight end Jack Doyle.
By Khaama Press - Wed Feb 15 2017, 3:35 pm
The Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates who sustained injuries in an explosion in Kandahar province has died.
According to reports, Juma Al-Kaabi succumbed to injuries while receiving treatment.
UAE’s Ministry of Presidential Affairs announced his death via Twitter on Wednesday.
According to the local media repots, Al Kaabi had returned to the UAE to continue treatment in Abu Dhabi two days after the attack.
At least 12 people including the deputy provincial governor and five UAE diplomats lost their lives in the attack and several others including the UAE ambassador and Kandahar governor were wounded.
The cousin of the former Afghan President also succumbed to his injuries he sustained in the attack as he was receiving treatment in India.
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Host is Joe Murphy with Improvised Jane Austen (Improv), Live from LaCrosse (Sketch) and headliner Matt Griffo (Musical Comedy).
4pm: Just because this show is on a Sunday afternoon does not mean it should be ignored! Check out an incredible laugh-heavy event with stand up from Chicago, Milwaukee and Maryland with some kick-ass Milwaukee-based sketch comedy right in the middle.
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Filipino students march towards the US Embassy during a protest in Manila, Philippines, Jul. 4, 2018. EPA-EFE/MARK R. CRISTINO
Filipino students tear down a mock US flag during a protest in front of the US Embassy in Manila, Philippines, Jul. 4, 2018. EPA-EFE/MARK R. CRISTINO
Filipino students burn an effigy of Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte during a protest in front of the US Embassy in Manila, Philippines, Jul. 4, 2018. EPA-EFE/MARK R. CRISTINO
Students in the Philippines burned an effigy of President Rodrigo Duterte in a demonstration outside the United States embassy in Manila on Wednesday over the continuing presence of US forces in the country.
Watched by around 30 police on Wednesday morning, about a dozen members of the League of Filipino Students (LFS) marched outside the compound, chanting "US imperialists, number one terrorists" and "US troops out now," according to an epa-efe reporter.
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PHILADELPHIA, PA — In this edition of Weekend Philler’s “Mom & Pop Shop” we visit More Than Old located in the heart of Old City. What makes this shop unique is that they carry antique, vintage, and contemporary products, such as glasses, barware, furniture, art, and more. Beth Gibson is the owner and self-proclaimed ‘principal’ of the shop. Her passion and vast knowledge of her products shows just how much she truly enjoys running her business. If you ever pay a visit to the shop, you can also expect to be greeted by More Than Old’s manager shop cat, Newbie — a rescue cat adopted when the store first opened in 2004.
“There are so many pieces that I absolutely love. Surrounding yourself with these pieces that you love, and then finding somebody else who’s excited about it and loves it and wants to own it is just a lot of fun.” – Beth Gibson
If you’re in the market for a piece of vintage furniture or a new set of wine glasses, More Than Old is worth checking out.
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The morning commute in New York City was thrown into chaos today when an explosion went off inside a passageway connecting two busy subway stations. Police are calling it a terror attack and say a suspect is in custody. Three other people sustained minor injuries.
Here & Now's Robin Young gets the latest on an explosion at New York's Port Authority subway station from NPR’s Joel Rose (@NPRJoel).
Capitol Hill was shaken Wednesday after a gunman opened fire on Republican lawmakers practicing for a charity baseball game, wounding House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) and four others in the Washington suburb of Alexandria, Va. President Trump announced at a White House press conference that the alleged assailant, identified by numerous media outlets as James Hodgkinson of Belleville, Ill., died of injuries sustained in a firefight with Capitol Police
NEW YORK (AP)  Police say a man has been shot in the ankle near the Barclays Center in New York City.
Police say the shooting happened around 2:30 p.m. Wednesday outside a shopping center across the street from the Brooklyn arena, where the NBA's Brooklyn Nets and the NHL's New York Islanders play and the site of concerts and other events.
Police said 911 calls reported a shooting after an argument.
Police were searching for the gunman who fled. At first, investigators said they were looking for two people, but now believe it's only one.
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The victim, a 50-year-old from Queens, was taken to a hospital in stable condition.
It's not clear yet whether the victim was the intended target; he has not yet been interviewed by police.
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Mesa police on Sunday found a 74-year-old man who had disappeared after picking up a pizza Saturday afternoon.
Jose Angel Aguayo was reunited with his family after a Department of Public Safety trooper found him at a Mesa gas station Sunday afternoon, police said.
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The Central Oklahoma Chapter of Germans from Russia will meet at 1:00 p.m. on February 18, 2017 at Our Lord's Lutheran Church, 2900 W. Hefner Road, Oklahoma City. Dr. Eric J. Schmaltz, Professor of History at Northwestern Oklahoma State University in Alva, will be the guest speaker.
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SAO PAULO, April 5 Qatar Investment Authority's planned sale of a 2.25 percent stake in Banco Santander Brasil SA on Wednesday priced below initial estimates, two people with knowledge of the deal said, reflecting the view that shares of Brazil's No. 4 listed lender remained expensive.
According to the people, who requested anonymity because the offering is in the works, investors agreed to pay 25 reais per unit of Santander Brasil offered in the transaction, well below the 27-real price tag initially suggested by the sovereign wealth fund.
Santander Brasil, as well as underwriters Bank of America Merrill Lynch and Credit Suisse Group AG, did not have an immediate comment. QIA could not be reached for comment. (Reporting by Guillermo Parra-Bernal and Paula Arend Laier)
However, these figures may show that the Pixel has a long way to catch up to the iPhone 7 - and even the recently released Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+.
Google Play store stats show the Pixel Launcher has only just passed the 1 million download mark.
The app is the default launcher that is exclusive and only available to Google Pixel and Pixel XL users.
It comes pre-loaded on the phone, and Google Play store install numbers do take into account pre-instated apps, according to Arstechnica.
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) - Iowa has hired North Dakota State offensive coordinator Tim Polasek as its line coach and Kelton Copeland as its wide receivers coach.
Hawkeyes coach Kirk Ferentz announced the additions to his staff on Tuesday.
Polasek had spent the past three seasons at North Dakota State, an FCS powerhouse that beat Iowa in Iowa City in 2016.
Copeland had been with Northern Illinois the past four years, coaching the wide receivers. He spent the previous two seasons at South Dakota.
Polasek replaces Brian Ferentz, who was promoted to offensive coordinator last month. Copeland will take over for Bobby Kennedy, who left the program after the receiving corps struggled mightily last season.
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A smelly act of civil disobedience will cost a frustrated opponent of the pop-up supervised injection site in Raphael Brunet Park $260.
Guy Annable was ticketed after he dumped 400 pounds of horse manure in the park Thursday afternoon in what he said was an act of civil disobedience against the “hypocrisy” and “lack of leadership in this city.”
Annable, a one-time city council candidate who also says he’s a former addict who has been “clean for 14 years”, says he was protesting against the unsanctioned illegal tent operated by Overdose Prevention Ottawa.
“They are operating an illegal site in a municipal park that the city is a landlord of, and (the city) is not doing anything about it,” he said.
Annable said he got the manure from the RCMP Musical Ride stables. He was ticketed for illegally disposing of waste in a public park.
HONOLULU — The man and woman accused of killing a part-time housekeeper and tying her daughter up in a Honolulu vacation rental house have appeared in court.
The Honolulu Star-Advertiser reports that neither 23-year-old Stephan Brown nor 20-year-old Hailey Dandurand made a statement while in court on Monday.
Brown's bail was set at $1 million, while Dandurand's was set at $500,000. Their preliminary hearings were scheduled for Wednesday.
Both have been charged with second-degree murder in the death of 51-year-old Telma Boinville, who was found dead on Thursday inside the North Shore house.
Brown has also been charged with first-degree burglary, kidnapping and two outstanding warrants. While Dandurand has also been charged with first-degree burglary, kidnapping and unauthorized possession of confidential personal information.
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The water festival is celebrated to welcome the traditional New Year. (Photo: AP)
Naypyidaw: At least 285 people were killed and 1,073 others injured during a four-day annual Thingyan Water Festival across Myanmar.
This year deaths were 13 more than that of last year's figures of 273. Meanwhile, a total of 1,200 criminal cases related to murder, car accident, drug-use, theft, arm possession and group violence were also registered during the water festival which ran from Thursday to Sunday.
Among the deaths, 10 were in Nay Pyi Taw, 44 in Yangon, 36 in Mandalay, 26 in Sagaing region, 11 in Tanintharyi region, 37 in Bago region, 11 in Magway region, 20 in Mon state, 17 in Rakhine, 29 in Shan state and 28 in Ayeyawaddy region, Xinhua news agency reported.
The water festival is celebrated to welcome the traditional New Year.
Tyler police have identified Dawalus Hampton, 36, as one of the suspects arrested after a Sunday morning shooting incident that is likely linked to an earlier disturbance at a club on Palace Avenue. According to a Tyler Police Department news release, a person called 911 from their SUV around 5:30 a.m. Sunday and reported being followed by a sedan.
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Ryan Gosling Remembering His Late Dog George Will Make You Laugh, Cry, and Want to Hug Your Pet
Ryan Gosling Remembering His Late Dog George Will Make You Laugh, Cry, and Want to Hug Your Pet
Ryan Gosling has already solidified himself as a certified hunk and an A-list actor, but his undying devotion to his late dog George will also tug at your heart strings!
Ryan Gosling has already solidified himself as a certified hunk and an A-list actor, but his undying devotion to his late dog George will also tug at your heart strings!
Leicester City manager Claude Puel feels the Foxes deserved all three points from their 1-1 draw against Swansea City at the King Power Stadium.
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AI Robot Sophia Wows at Ethiopia ICT Expo
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Sophia, one of the world's most advanced and perhaps most famous artificial intelligence (AI) humanoid robot, was a big hit at this year's Information & Communication Technology International Expo in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Visitors were excited to meet the life-like AI robot as she communicated with expo guests and expressed a wide range of facial expressions.
Business Standard brings you a snapshot of average current rates and unit sizes in localities that offer property in the price range of Rs 25-50 lakh. If you are looking at buying real estate, an idea about prevailing rates would come in handy.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - The state fire marshal is urging Illinois residents to test smoke alarms and prepare a family emergency escape plan after an unusually high number of people died in fires last month.
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In 2017, 84 people died due to fire and 131 people were injured.
In January of this year, 21 people died and 21 were injured. State Fire Marshal Matt Perez says the major causes of fatalities are heating issues and careless use of smoking materials.
Perez says practicing fire safety saves lives.
He says people should test their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms monthly and change the batteries at least twice a year. Perez also urges people to have two ways to escape their home in case of emergency, and never to use an oven to heat a home.
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Sankey (knee) cleared waivers and reverted to injured reserve, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Sankey tore his right ACL in the Vikings' preseason opener and was waived two days later. Fortunately, he should have plenty of time to recover in time for the 2018 campaign. Second-year running back Bronson Hill was signed to take his place on the roster.
No cuts to salaries. That’s the word from Deputy Governor Franz Manderson as a plan to modernise the terms and conditions of employment for civil servants moves ahead.
The plan aims to re-introduce the concept of co-pays and deductibles for their health insurance. It’s one of more than 50 projects under the Project Future umbrella.
Mr. Manderson told Cayman 27 the country’s health care liability needs to be addressed, but says there’s absolutely no appetite on either side for a pay cut.
“I will have an announcement about that in the coming months, but I want civil servants to rest assured that we will not be taking money out of their pay, and like I said, we are still way behind in our pay scales, so we are not going to be taking money from people,” said Mr. Manderson.
This civil service transformation project aims to address anomalies that arose after years of short-term cost cutting measures. It’s currently in the business case development phase.
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A Duncan man is facing a charge of Murder in the First Degree after an arrest warrant was issued on May 25.
According to the OSBI, in May of 2017 Howard Timken Jr. is accused of selling methamphetamine and heroin to 33-year-old Kimberly Ford. After Ford purchased and used the drugs from Timken, she was taken to Mercy Hospital in Ardmore where she died. Ford's cause of death was determined by the Oklahoma Medical Examiner's Office as methamphetamine toxicity.
Timken is already in custody in Stephens County where he faces charges related to drug trafficking and running from police.
Timken will be moved to the Carter County Jail and will be held on $1 Million bond.
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Eva Longoria keeps it cool and casual while posing for a photograph at the 2017 Art Masion Party held during Art Basel at Casa de Sueños private estate of JR & LOREN RIDINGER on Saturday (December 9) in Miami Beach, Fla.
The 42-year-old entertainer was joined by Alicia Keys and her husband Swizz Beatz, Fat Joe, Jonathan Cheban, Karolina Kurkova and her husband Archie Drury, and Amber Ridinger McLaughlin at the event celebrating Daniel Arsham Fellowship with National YoungArts Foundation presented by SHOP.COM, DNA Atelier and Bentley Motors International.
Earlier in the week, Eva joined Ricky Martin to hit the red carpet together at the Global Gift Gala in support of the hurricane relief efforts in Puerto Rico and Florida.
The Welshman was taking on Jimmy Robertson and leads 7-2 at the halfway stage in the best of 19 frames contest.
And Williams pulled off an amazing shot without looking at one stage.
Whether the 43-year-old meant for what happened is unclear as he gave a wry smile after sinking the green ball.
One user said: “Mark Williams with the shot of the tournament there. Big fluke like but a no look pot out a snooker, don’t think i’ve seen that before.”
Another tweeted: “Some superb pots already from Mark Williams.”
WICHITA, Kan. — A federal judge has thrown out one of the charges against a Kansas man accused of plotting to attack Somali immigrants in the meatpacking town of Garden City.
U.S. District Judge Eric Melgren granted a defence motion to dismiss a firearms charge against Curtis Allen. The decision comes in the wake of a 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeal panel's ruling in May in an unrelated case that found that a person convicted of misdemeanour domestic battery under a city ordinance can legally carry a gun.
Allen and co-defendants Patrick Stein and Gavin Wright still face charges of conspiring to detonate truck bombs at an apartment complex where Somali immigrants live.
All three men have pleaded not guilty.
If Trump is not removed or forced to resign before then (and Republicans now have to keep a very open mind as to the conduct the special counsel and congressional committees uncover), he should not get their support. Who can honestly argue that he is fit for office and has demonstrated the moral, intellectual and temperamental fitness to serve? Indeed, Republicans who refuse to do that and who continue to treat Trump as a normal president of their own party should not themselves be reelected.
N5.7 billion Fraud: Court remands ex-Katsina governor in EFCC custody
The former governor is standing trial for allegedly misappropriating about N5.7 billion SURE-P funds during his tenure.
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This morning, Disney announced they've reached the important milestone of erecting a giant Woody at the entrance of the yet-to-open Toy Story Land at Hollywood Studios.According to the official Disney Parks Blog , the 20-foot-tall Woody doll has a 7-foot-wide hat and stands next to a 4-foot-tall yo-yo. Disney did not release any measurements on Woody's girth.Just a tip: Toy Story Land will officially open June 30.
San Diego-style Mexican food isn't common in Denver, outside of the Tacos Rapidos family and a couple of other independent eateries in the suburbs. And late-night Mexican grub is even rarer - and I don't mean what most Denverites consider late-night, where you're home before midnight with TV remote in one hand and a bag of food that's merely adequate but far from satisfying in the other.
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P6 and 7 pupils at Larbert’s Kinnaird Primary School are among just 200 pupils from 12 UK schools selected to judge a prestigious Blue Peter book contest.
As members of the judging panel they’ll read and review children’s stories published in the last 12 months, analysing six shortlisted titles - three each of fiction and non-fiction - before placing final votes in the Best Story and Best Book with Facts categories.
Their achievement has been commended in the Scottish Parliament following a motion lodged by Conservative regional MSP Alison Harris.
The winners of the competition will be announced in a Blue Peter special to be screened on World Book Day, March 1.
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland's police say they have arrested a Nigerian man who is wanted in the United States for alleged cyberfraud and extortion done over the internet totaling an estimated $7 million.
The Police Central Bureau of Investigation said in a communique Wednesday that the 27-year-old Nigerian was tracked down in the southwestern city of Wroclaw, as a result of cooperation with the FBI and Interpol, which had circulated a warrant for the man. The police raid took him by surprise, the communique said.
The man is suspected of banking fraud, extortion and theft of online banking access data.
He remains under arrest pending extradition to the United States.
NEW YORK — “Roseanne” has finished its final episode in the same way the rebooted series began — as the top-watched television comedy.
The series reached 10.58 million last Tuesday, second only to the CBS drama “NCIS” in the weekly Nielsen rankings. Last week’s season finale turned out to be the series final episode.
“Roseanne” was expected to come back next year, but ABC cancelled the series on Tuesday following a racist tweet sent out by star Roseanne Barr. The show’s revival lasted three months.
Another ABC comedy that had its last episode last week, “The Middle,” was seen by 7.09 million. That last episode was planned.
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Stores estimate that fruit and vegetable consumption has plummeted 40% since a cold snap at the start of the year drove up costs
RISING prices for fruit and vegetables have seen vast numbers of Spaniards ditching them altogether.
Stores estimate that fruit and vegetable consumption has plummeted 40% since a cold snap at the start of the year drove up costs.
President of the National Federation of Fruit and Vegetable Retailers, Tino Mora, confirmed that ‘there is no shortage of vegetables’.
But he admitted prices have increased because ‘the lower supply has led fruit stores to adjust their margins’.
He added: “These days are turning out to be a real punishment for vegetable retailers.
“Difficulties in finding products in wholesale markets add to the struggle to sell them to the consumer at high prices.”
Prices and consumption rates are expected to level up in April.
Investigators with the Oregon State Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a person of interest connected to a death and fire investigation in Murphy.
The OSP, along with the Josephine County Sheriff's Office and the Grants Pass Department of Public Safety, are investigating the case which happened in the 1500 block of Board Shanty Creek Road in Murphy. Troy M. Dawson was last seen on foot in the area of the investigation.
The 24-year-old Murphy resident is described as standing 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighing 170 pounds with a slight build and balding hair. He was last seen wearing a dark blue Dodge Ram t-shirt, gray sweatpants, gray wool socks and no shoes.
Officials said Dawson may be armed and warn the public not to approach him.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Troy M. Dawson is asked to call 911 or call the Oregon State Police at 541-664-4600.
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Revisions to New Mexico's medical marijuana program are advancing in the New Mexico Legislature that would make room for larger crops to satisfy demand and broaden the use of cannabis as a treatment for dependence on other drugs. The New Mexico state Senate approved revisions Monday to the state's 2007 medical cannabis law sponsored by Sen. Cisco McSorley, D-Albuquerque.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Payment Data Systems Inc
* Payment Data Systems announces 2017 second quarter results
* Q2 loss per share $0.06
* Q2 revenue fell 11.8 percent to $2.6 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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April 24 (Reuters) - First Community Bancshares Inc :
* FIRST COMMUNITY BANCSHARES, INC. ANNOUNCES RECORD FIRST QUARTER 2018 RESULTS AND QUARTERLY DIVIDEND
* Q1 EARNINGS PER SHARE $0.52
* QTRLY NET INTEREST MARGIN INCREASED 21 BASIS POINTS TO 4.38%
* QTRLY NET INTEREST INCOME $22.4 MILLION VERSUS $21.1 MILLION
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Hundreds of swimmers kicked off 2017 by jumping into the icy waters of Lake Michigan.
It's all part of the annual polar plunge in Jacksonport, sponsored by the polar bear club.
This year, people were asked to dress up in an 80's theme.
"It's awesome, we all had a blast it's everybody coming together cheering and getting pumped together it's an awesome start to the year," said William McDonald, a polar plunge participant.
This was the 31st year for the event.
Participants collected food and money for the "Feed My People" food pantry in Door County.
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Bayley might eventually make a heel turn, but there’s a bit of understandable trepidation on WWE’s part to do so because of how much kids love her character — this has long been the assumed rationale behind John Cena never making a heel turn as well.
The “I’m a hugger” thing hasn’t quite translated as well to the main roster as it did on the smaller stage of NXT, but she is still a popular superstar on the roster and kids and adults alike have gravitated to the whole positivity vibe she’s put forth. Sometimes, fans buy in a bit too much and it can lead to extraordinarily cringeworthy moments like what we saw on this week’s Monday Night Raw.
Bayley came out for the 10-woman tag match on Raw to her usual fanfare and that included running over to hug a young girl by the entrance ramp. The problem was there was what appears to be a grown man who thought a hug was coming his way, and what ensued is the most painful wrestling moment since the House of Horrors match.
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President Donald Trump said Tuesday North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un “has really been very open and I think very honorable based on what we are seeing” as the two gear up for an anticipated face-to-face meeting in the coming weeks.
Trump said he is looking forward to meeting Kim “very soon” and indicated the North Koreans are pressing for talks to begin immediately.
“We are going to be having a meeting with Kim Jong Un and that will be very soon. We have been told directly that they would like to have the meeting as soon as possible,” Trump said.
“We’re having very good discussions,” he said.
Trump repeated his vow to talk out of the meeting should it fall short of his expectations.
“Maybe it will be wonderful. And maybe it won’t,” he said. “And if it’s not going to be fair and reasonable and good, unlike past administrations, I will leave the table.”
Two bears were run over and killed within the space of a few hours on Monday at the same location on the Egnatia National Highway near Siatista in Kozani, northern Greece.
One of the animals was run over by a truck, while the second, a pregnant female, was hit by a car.
In a statement, the Callisto and Arcturos groups said that the latest incidents underscore the need for the installation of barriers and the implementation of other measures to prevent large mammals from crossing major roads as has been done on other parts of the Egnatia Highway.
Monday’s casualties raised the 2017 death toll of bears on Greek highways to six.
Two men died in a vehicle fire in Falmouth, Kentucky early Sunday morning, according to police.
At around 4:30 a.m. two men in their 20’s were died when their vehicle missed a curve on Old Three L Highway, struck a tree and caught on fire.
Authorities have not yet released the identities of the victims.
FOX19 now will update this story as more information becomes available.
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MONTREAL – Police in Quebec are carrying out dozens of arrests they say are linked to Hells Angels-related drug activities.
The arrests follow raids that took place in January and February.
A news conference is scheduled at Quebec provincial police headquarters in Montreal later this morning.
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Armed police were on the streets of Birmingham on Wednesday night.
Pictures taken in Frankley showed a number of officers carrying weapons.
Several police cars were at the scene at around 8.30pm.
West Midlands Police could not immediately say why the officers were in Frankley.
There were no reports of any shots having been fired.
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The B31 Voices community Facebook page said it was aware of "police incidents" in the Ringwood Drive, Frogmill Road and Coriander Close areas of Frankley.
Writing on the page, Emma Rochford said: "When I came home from work police (were) everywhere.
"Apparently they had some report but wouldn't say what."
The ABCs of altcoins, blockchains and cryptocurrency. Plus, one of the largest animals in the world is making a return to New York harbor.
DUBAI, March 30 The chief executive and vice chairman of Dubai Holding, the investment vehicle of the emirate's ruler, have left the company, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on Thursday.
The departures come a few days after Abdulla al-Habbai was chosen as chairman of the investment conglomerate by Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum. Dubai Holding chief executive Fadel al-Ali and vice chairman Ahmad Bin Byat had both left, the sources said.
The company was not immediately available to comment.
Dubai Holding's previous chairman, Mohammed Abdullah al-Gergawi, resigned last month. He had headed the company since it was founded in 2004.
(Reporting By Hadeel Al Sayegh and Tom Arnold; Writing by Saeed Azhar; Editing by David Goodman)
The new Museum of Broken Relationships in Los Angeles displays artifacts from failed unions, most of them mundane under ordinary circumstances. A single stiletto heel.
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CHITTAGONG, Bangladesh — Roshen Silva hit his maiden century as Sri Lanka reached 612-4 and a 99-run first-innings lead over Bangladesh at lunch on the fourth day of the opening test on Saturday.
After resuming on 504-3, the visitors added 109 runs in the session to surpass 600 and eclipse England’s 599-6 (declared) against Bangladesh in 2010 for the highest innings total at the venue.
Silva, playing in just his second test, scored 109 to become the third batsman of the Sri Lankan innings after Kusal Mendis (196) and Dhananjaya de Silva (173) to make a century.
Silva’s hundred came off 197-balls, with six boundaries and a six.
Captain Dinesh Chandimal and Silva combined for 115-runs for the fourth wicket, the third century-plus partnership in the innings before the latter was dismissed, trying to cut off-spinner Mehidy Hasan (2-137).
Chandimal is also on the verge of a century, being 87 not out, with Niroshan Dickwella unbeaten on 29 at the break.
NEW YORK (AP) - Pop star Madonna has lost her battle to prevent an auction of her personal items, including a love letter from her ex-boyfriend, the late rapper Tupac Shakur, a pair of worn panties and a hairbrush containing her hair.
Last year, a judge ordered Gotta Have It! Collectibles to pull the items from its impending rock 'n' roll-themed auction after the Material Girl sought an emergency court order.
In a decision revealed Monday, the judge dismissed the case on grounds the statute of limitations to recover the items had passed.
The auction house told The New York Times it had done due diligence on the items and was confident Madonna had no claim.
The company says the auction will be in July.
Starting bid for the Tupac letter is $100,000.
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IF Parliament – and the Government – want to show that they’re on the side of ordinary people, they will get behind Sir Greg Knight’s Private Member’s Bill that intends, if enacted, to hold rogue parking operators to account.
Though archaic Parliamentary procedures mean such Bills have very little chance of becoming law, the East Yorkshire MP deserves credit for proposing a new a new mandatory code of practice that stops motorists paying the price for “poor signage, unreasonable terms, exorbitant fines, aggressive demands for payment, and an opaque appeals process have no place in 21st century Britain”.
As all those drivers who have been clamped in the tourist village of Haworth, or other locations, know to their cost, the current rules and regulations have been exploited. And, as Sir Greg says, the only people who have anything to fear from his reform are those unscrupulous operators whose sharp practice gives their industry a bad name.
(NEWS10) – The Big Game is not just a battle between the Patriots and the Eagles also means bragging rights for two of the nations most patriotic cities.
That’s an argument over 200 years old. NEWS10 ABC invited a member from both Colonies to the 10 Broeck Mansion to pick up where they left off.
BOSTON:
We staged the Boston Tea Party
PHILLY:
We had the Declaration of Independence
BOSTON:
The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere
PHILLY:
The Liberty Bell
BOSTON:
The Plymouth Rock
PHILLY:
Valley Forge!
BOSTON:
The Museum of Fine Arts
PHILLY:
Our Art Museum also has Rocky running up the steps!
BOSTON:
Aerosmith!
PHILLY:
The Fresh Prince and DJ Jazzy Jeff
BOSTON:
The Boston Marathon
PHILLY:
The Army-Navy Game
BOSTON:
Faneuil Hall
PHILLY:
Independence Hall
BOSTON:
The New England Aquarium
PHILLY:
The Philly Zoo
BOSTON:
Clam Chowda
PHILLY:
Philly Cheesesteak
BOSTON:
Five Super Bowl Championships
PHILLY:
We’ll see you on Sunday!
ANKARA, April 18 (Reuters) - A last-minute decision by Turkey's electoral board to allow unstamped ballots in Sunday's referendum was clearly against the law, prevented proper records being kept, and may have impacted the results, the country's bar association said.
"With this illegal decision, ballot box councils (officials at polling stations) were misled into believing that the use of unstamped ballots was appropriate," the Union of Turkish Bar Associations (TBB) said in a statement released late on Monday.
"The YSK (electoral board) announcement, which is clearly against the law, has led to irregularities, and the prevention of records that could uncover irregularities from being kept," it said, adding that it expected the YSK to now realise its constitutional responsibilities in evaluating complaints.
(Reporting by Gulsen Solaker and Tuvan Gumrukcu; Writing by Nick Tattersall)
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Grand Canyon National Park rangers are searching the park's back country for a missing California hiker.
Park spokeswoman Emily Davis says air and ground crews are looking for 72-year-old Raafat "Ralph" Amin Nasser-Eddin of Los Angeles along several trails.
Davis says Nasser-Eddin was reported overdue Tuesday evening and that he matches the description of a person reported to park rangers Sunday as being disoriented at a camping area in the canyon.
Davis says a member of the park's search and rescue team unsuccessfully looked for that person Sunday and Monday.
She says Nasser-Eddin had a reservation to stay at Phantom Ranch along the Colorado River at the bottom of the canyon but did not check in.
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Some southern states have raised objections against the provisions of the Road Transport and Safety Bill, which has already been cleared by the Lok Sabha and is likely to be taken up by the Rajya Sabha during the coming winter session of Parliament. The Bill seeks to provide a scientifically planned framework for the safety of all road users, enable seamless development of a secure, cost-effective and inclusive transport system, and integrate road transport with other modes of transportation. According to sources, regional transport office (RTO) unions in the ...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - The Ultimate Road Rally took place Sunday in Springfield.
The Illinois State Police Heritage Foundation hosted the Ultimate Road Rally in Springfield Sunday. The Ultimate Road Rally is a group of car enthusiasts who banded together under the mission of giving back to those in need. The ralliers began working with Illinois State Police Heritage Foundation to help construct the ISP Memorial Park. The ISP Memorial Park is being built to honor Illinois officers who have fallen in the line of duty.
"This event provides an enjoyable experience for our participants while raising donations for a deserving charity," said ISP Merit Board Director Jack Garcia. "We believe this unique and proven format places URR in a class of its own."
The URR’s most recent project included raising over $100,000 for Cal’s Angels, a pediatric cancer charity program. Their efforts allow Cal’s Angels to grant wishes for the pediatric cancer patients and fund oncological research.
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Facing renewed questions and investigations about contacts between his associates and Russia over last year's election, President Trump denounced "conspiracy theories" that he claims are being spun by the media and illegal intelligence leaks.
Almost two weeks ago The Game went on social media to talk about the death of his father, George Taylor. The rapper has always had an off and on relationship with him, but still managed to spend quality time before he died. There is still no word on how he passed, but The Game posted another photo of them sharing his feelings.
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According to VIBE, he said, “I’m usually the STRONGEST person I know… but this one is really breaking me down. I miss you dad .” In another post he mentioned, “Dear Dad: As Friday draws closer & we prepare to lay you to rest…The emptiness left in your absence is eating away at my soul & no matter where I go, the pain follows…. lead me to the light & strengthen me as I was not prepared for your departure .” His father was 65 when he passed and we will continue to keep his family in our prayers.
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Tens of thousands of people will march on Downing Street today to challenge Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt to properly fund the NHS.
Health workers, patients, union members and activists are joining together to demand an end to the "crisis" in the NHS and push for more money from the Tory Health Secretary to fund hospital beds and medical staff.
The 'Fix It Now' march, backed by the Mirror, will start snaking through the capital from midday.
Speakers at the event, organised by Health Campaigns Together and the People’s Assembly, will include actor Ralf Little and Nicky Romero, whose daughter Becky died because of lack of NHS recourses.
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Streaming Entertainment Company Drops New Summer Releases
Netflix has released a new crop of beatifically black titles just in time for the summer.
The content includes new films, returning series, classic movies and comedy specials. One standout is “How It Ends” is an apocalyptic thriller starring Theo James, Forest Whitaker and Kat Graham. The film sees a man and his standoffish father in law team up to save his pregnant wife as the world falls apart. “How It Ends” premieres July 13.
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FORT MYERS, Fla. Tropical Storm Gert was upgraded to a hurricane Monday night.
The system is centered 445 miles west of Bermuda, the National Hurricane Center said. It had sustained winds of 75 mph and was moving north at 8 mph.
It’s expected to arc out to sea and will not pose a threat to Florida.
A movement dedicated to making Orillia a happier and healthier community is at the heart of a May 31 happening at the Geneva Event Centre.
The Sunshine Initiative’s Orillia’s Choice Awards will see five proponents pitch ideas to a group of panellists and a live audience.
Panellists will offer awards in the form of direct support and helping to get ideas off the ground.
Ideas include an Orillia greenhouse, a French language daycare centre, an extension of local emergency mental health support, a music program for people with mental illness, and a rooftop solar power installation.
Neem and black buck have been declared as the state tree and animal respectively of
Rose-ringed parakeet will be the state bird while jasmine the flower, Principal Secretary of Environment and Forests G Anantha Ramu said in an order on Wednesday.
"The government felt that it is necessary to have separate symbols for the state after the bifurcation. Accordingly, the symbols have been notified for Andhra Pradesh," the order added.
was bifurcated to create Telangana in June, 2014.
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Arctic sea ice melt in the summer is normal but experts say it's thinner now, disappearing earlier and returning later in the fall. Since the first orbital images in 1979, sea ice coverage dropped an average of 34,000 square miles a year.
A 24-year-old man who took his sister’s car without her permission was fined £200 last Friday at Craigavon Magistrates court for driving without insurance on January 28 this year.
Colm Black, Pinebank, Craigavon, was also given six points and ordered to pay a £15 offender’s levy.
For taking the vehicle without the consent of the owner he was given a conditional discharge for 12 months.
The court heard a police mobile patrol in Charles Street, Lurgan, checked on a car and this showed it was only insured for a female to drive.
A barrister explained that the sister and her partner had been out for the day and the keys were hanging in the house. The lawyer added that a nephew of the defendant needed a lift to the gaelic and it was a one off incident.
She explained that her client had since got his own car and insurance.
BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini is meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address the issues of Jerusalem as Israel's capital and the chances of reinvigorating negotiations on the peace process.
Mogherini has joined many EU leaders in expressing disapproval of the U.S. decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital. She said during a joint media address Monday that "the only realistic solution to the conflict between Israel and Palestine is based on two states with Jerusalem as the capital of both."
Netanyahu insisted that what U.S. President Donald Trump did was "put facts squarely on the table. Peace is based on reality."
He said the reality of seeing Jerusalem as Israel's capital "doesn't obviate peace, it makes peace possible."
Avila has recorded one hit -- a solo home run -- across 20 at-bats through eight appearances in spring training.
According to Owen Perkins of MLB.com, manager Torey Lovullo said Friday that Avila's timing remains off, but neither the skipper nor the backstop seem concerned about the slump carrying over to the regular season. While a strong finish to the spring would give Avila owners more confidence heading into Opening Day, the 31-year-old is locked in as the Diamondbacks' primary catcher regardless of how he performs the rest of camp after inking a two-year, $8.25 million deal in January.
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- In the aftermath of a chaos- and hate-filled weekend in Virginia, Catholic bishops and groups throughout the nation called for peace after three people died and several others were injured following clashes between pacifists, protesters and white supremacists in Charlottesville, Virginia, Aug. 11 and 12.
A 32-year-old paralegal Heather D. Heyer was killed when a car plowed into a group in Charlottesville on Saturday. Various news outlets have identified the driver as James Alex Fields,who allegedly told his mother he was attending a rally for President Donald Trump. Reports say the car allegedly driven by Fields plowed into a crowd during a white nationalist rally and a counter-rally the afternoon of Aug. 12.
The bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Richmond, Virginia, was one of the first to call for peace following the violence in Charlottesville late Aug. 11, which led to the events the following day.
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The Yankees officially announced Monday that Guzman, Starlin Castro and Jose Devers were traded to the Marlins in exchange for Giancarlo Stanton and cash considerations.
The deal was all but completed over the weekend, with the official announcement coming Monday after all of the involved players passed their respective physicals. Guzman spent the entire 2017 season with Low-A Staten Island, compiling an impressive 2.30 ERA and 88:18 K:BB across 13 starts (66.2 innings). The 21-year-old has a fastball that consistently hits triple digits, so he could climb through Miami's system relatively quickly if he continues to dominate.
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Tony McGahan won't wait around to see if the Melbourne Rebels survive to play Super Rugby next year: the head coach and the club announced a mutual parting of the ways on Thursday.
The Australian Rugby Union must decide which of the five Australian franchises is cut by the league for the 2018 Super Rugby season. The Rebels and Western Force have been most often mentioned as one of the teams to be cut.
A statement on behalf of the Rebels and McGahan said both parties arrived at the decision in the best interests of the Rebels "in order for the club to develop the long-term direction of the rugby program."
Melbourne has just one win and a draw in 13 matches and is a distant last in a mediocre Australian conference.
The Rebels meet the Western Force in Perth on July 7 and McGahan will coach his last game in Melbourne against Argentina's Jaguares on July 14.
Digirad Corp. said this week that Royal Philips has decided to terminate a remote services contract with Digirad’s DMS Health Tech subsidiary, effective December 31.The Poway, Calif.-based company said it is conducting an impairment review to evaluate the impact of the terminated contract, and that currently it “cannot make a reasonable estimate of any potential impairment under this event.”The contract allowed DMS to provide contract sales services for larger Philips imaging systems, patient monitoring systems and other Philips products, including installation and warranty services in the upper Midwest of the US.
In observance of the federal Independence Day holiday, MedPage Today will not be publishing fresh content on Wednesday, July 4. We will resume normal operations bright and early on Thursday.
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Medical Laboratories of Windsor has a new website
The new website gives patients location information, test preparation instructions, hours of operation for each location, holiday closures and information about appointment booking.
“In the digital age, it’s important that we have a web presence to assist our patients. The lab was founded in Windsor in 1962, long before the internet became part of daily life. The laboratory is kept current with technology and having a website where patients can access important health information is a necessity,” said Mark Joncas, Laboratory Manager.
Instructions for common tests, as well as which tests require appointments, are listed on the site.
The site also features a dedicated section for Healthcare Providers. Many of the requisitions, forms and information needed to provide patient care are available for download.
You can find the new website here.
Cook caught five passes on six targets for 75 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 26-15 loss to the Chiefs.
Cook led the Raiders in receiving with 75 yards and caught quarterback Derek Carr's lone touchdown pass with time winding down in the fourth quarter. The tight end has now found the end zone just twice all season, but Sunday's performance was a solid bounce-back effort following a three-week stretch in which he notched four total receptions for 47 yards on 15 targets. He'll look to stay on track in Week 15 against a Cowboys defense that ranks near the middle of the pack against tight ends this year.
MOSCOW, March 29 The completion stage of the deal to acquire Indian oil refiner Essar Oil, led by Russian oil company Rosneft, will start on March 31, Yuri Soloviev, first deputy CEO of Russia's VTB bank, said on Wednesday.
"We hope to finish it this week, it will take 19 days to settle all the payments," he told reporters, adding that the deal required approval from 18 Indian banks.
Rosneft will acquire a 49 percent stake in Essar and another 49 percent will be shared between commodities trader Trafigura and Russian private investment group United Capital Partners. VTB is involved in the financing of the deal. (Reporting by Kira Zavyalova; writing by Vladimir Soldatkin; Editing by Jack Stubbs)
The electronic billboard on Nicholasville Road between Pasadena and Lowry was removed in 2017 after the city said electronic billboards were not allowed under city ordinance. . Tricia Spaulding
Rome, December 11 - The spread between Italian and German 10-year bond yields, a gauge of Italy's borrowing costs and of market confidence in the Italian economy, closed steady on 135 points Monday, a post-October 2016 low, with the yield down to 1.64%. The lower the spread is, the better it is for the Italian economy and debt-servicing costs. The spread rose above 200 points earlier this year on EU populist fears.
April 21 Asm Pacific Technology Ltd
* Q1 group revenue $484.7 million, up 31.4 percent
* Q1 net profit of HK$729.2 million, up 470%
* Expect bookings in Q2 to remain at a similar level as Q1
* Expect group bookings in Q2 to achieve a strong double digit percentage growth year-on-year
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Union Grove: Three men were shot and killed during an auto racing event, a Wisconsin sheriff said.
Kenosha County Sheriff David Beth said authorities responded to the Great Lakes Dragaway in Union Grove around 7 pm after receiving reports about shots being fired.
The three men were shot by another man at point-blank range near a food vendor, Beth said at a news conference yesterday. No suspects were arrested and no one else was injured.
"They have no idea what happened, what caused this," the sheriff said after getting a statement from friends of the victims.
Two of the men died at the scene, and the third died while being transported to a hospital. Beth said at least two of the men were from Aurora, Illinois.
The sheriff's office estimated that more than 5,000 people were at the raceway for an event known as "Larry's Fun Fest." The track's website shows the event included drag racing, tailgating, live entertainment and a car show.
Union Grove is about 40.23 kilometers south of Milwaukee.
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Education authorities in Hungary say they are evaluating the installation of shooting galleries in schools to increase the variety of sports available for students.
The Klebelsberg Center, which oversees Hungary's education system, said Wednesday that shooting is an Olympic sport and "has nothing to do with aggression and violence."
Responding to local media reports about the scheme, the center said shooting was a "safe sport, one of the Olympic sports which according to plans students and schools will be able to choose."
The plan has been criticized by teachers' unions and opposition politicians.
The center has sent questionnaires to schools to inquire about the possibility of installing shooting galleries and about students' interest in the activity.
In 2012, Hungary began introducing daily mandatory gym classes for most schools.
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On March 15, 2018, Mark Rubin, cherished stepfather of Heather Vaughn; beloved brother of Paul Saltzman; loving step-brother of Sandi Vaughn; adored stepgrandfather of Ashley Soiset; devoted son of the late Harvey and Myra Saltzman. Funeral services and interment will be held at United Hebrew Cemetery, 3901 Washington Blvd. on Monday, March 19, at 1:30 p.m. Please omit flowers. Contributions in his memory may be sent to American Cancer Society, 405 Williams Court, Suite 120, Baltimore, MD 21220.
FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. – YRB is advising motorists that Highway 97 about 0.5 km North of the Becker Hill Road 256B will be reduced to single lane alternating traffic during the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. because of a culvert install today and tomorrow.
Yellowhead Road and Bridge apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause and are asking drivers to check DriveBC for the latest updates.
Remember to drive with caution through the ‘cone zone’ as there will be a large number of personnel and equipment along the roadway.
For questions or concerns, please contact YRB toll free at 1-888-883-6688.
Local specialty food producer Confirel Co Ltd has secured the first-ever export contract for Cambodian salt, finalising an order for 20 tonnes to French consumers and offering a ray of hope as the local salt industry teeters on insolvency. Under an agreement signed with French company Le Guerandais, the bulk shipment of unprocessed raw salt collected from salt farms in Kep and Kampot provinces will be refined in France for the use in food products.
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Buffalo Bills wide receiver Jordan Matthews is week-to-week after suffering a chip fracture in his sternum during practice, the team announced. Time
Yesterday during the live eviction show, Big Brother revealed that there will be no evictions this coming Sunday. Instead, viewers will get to VOTE BACK two housemates from this season who have previously been evicted.
That means Angel, Ahneeka, Anto, Vandora, Princess, DeeOne, Bitto, Leo, Ifu, Khloe and K-Brule have the chance of being voted back into the game to compete for the grand prize of 45 Million Naira.
So with this in mind, which evicted housemate’s return are you voting for?
Let us know in the comment section below!
COLUMBUS, Ga. — Columbus police have made a third arrest in the murder investigation of Javion Shorter.
Javon McClendon was arrested Monday and will be charged with Murder.
McClendon was booked into the Muscogee County Jail and will have a hearing Thursday, December 14 at 9 a.m. in Recorder’s Court.
As News 3 reported, Columbus police was dispatched to the 5600 block of Hunter Road in reference to a shooting.
When officers arrived they found Javion Shorter suffering from a gunshot wound. Shorter was transported to a local hospital where he passed away from his injuries.
The investigation is still on going.
Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Kyle Freeland delivers a pitch to San Diego Padres' Wil Myers in the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 24, 2018, in Denver. David Zalubowski AP Photo
Former “Sex and the City” star Cynthia Nixon is running for New York governor
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The first baby of 2017 born in Nashua arrived at 5:09 p.m. Sunday at St. Joseph Hospital, according to a hospital spokeswoman. The parents' names, and that of the baby, weren't immediately available, the spokeswoman said.
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SAN DIEGO (KGTV) - A man was rushed to the hospital early Wednesday morning after he was run over trying to stop a person from stealing his family's car.
The incident happened at about 2:30 a.m. in the 4300 block of Martinview Drive in City Heights, according to San Diego police.
Police said three brothers inside a home heard one of their cars being started and ran outside to find someone driving away in their 1997 Honda Accord.
One of the brothers stepped in front of the Accord in an attempt to stop the car thief, but the driver accelerated and struck him.
The victim was taken to Scripps Mercy Hospital with injuries of unknown severity.
Shortly after 5:30 a.m., firefighters responded to reports of a Honda Accord on fire in an apartment complex parking lot on Scott Drive. Investigators confirmed the burned car was the vehicle stolen in City Heights.
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The Cowboys activated linebacker Justin Durant off the non-football injury list Monday. He was expected to participate in practice on a limited basis, according to Drew Davison of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
Durant, 31, signed with the Cowboys in July. Since Durant got no offseason work with the team, the Cowboys brought him along slowly, working him on the side with athletic trainers at the start of camp.
The 11th-year veteran played in 13 games with the Cowboys last season, dealing with an elbow injury part of the season. He made 54 tackles, a sack, six quarterback pressures and four pass breakups.
Durant has spent three of the past four seasons with the Cowboys, playing the 2015 season with Atlanta.
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The Robert Frost Stone House Museum is ready to reopen under new ownership.
The Friends of Robert Frost announced last September that it was donating the house, seven acres of property, and two barns to Bennington college.
It's due to open for the season on May 3.
The Benning Banner reports that Frost purchased the house in 1920 and lived there until 1929. He was living in the house when he won his first Pulitzer Prize, as well as when he composed many of his poems, including "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening."
Frost's house will remain open to the public but also will be incorporated into college programs and studies.
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The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu on Friday kept mum over the outcome of his meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari.
He had met behind closed doors with the President at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
Kachikwu, who arrived Aso Rock around 11.30a. m. left around 12:50 p.m
He simply said “No comment” when approached by journalists as he walked out of the President’s office with the Special Adviser to the President on Media and publicity, Femi Adesina.
The minister has alleged that $25 billion contracts have been wrongly awarded by the Group Managing Director (GMD) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Dr. Maikanti Baru.
His protest was contained in a letter to the President, which somehow got leaked to the public on Tuesday.
Apart from the Senate mandating its committee to probe the matter, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) had demanded for Baru’s sack.
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PanARMENIAN.Net - Azerbaijani president Ilham Aliyev on Monday, March 19 once again made territorial claims against Armenia.
Addressing the Azerbaijanis on the beginning of Novruz, Aliyev said a big part of the territory of present-day Armenia “is the historical Azerbaijani land.”
According to him, numerous books, maps confirm the aforesaid, while historical books allegedly reveal that at the beginning of the 19th century, the absolute majority of the Yerevan Khanate’s population, 80% in particular, were Azerbaijanis.
Aliyev had on February 8 delivered threats against Armenia, claiming that "Yerevan Khanate and Zangezur are Azerbaijan’s historic lands."
MARGATE -- Some of the most resolute holdouts against a plan to build protective sand dunes in a part of the New Jersey shore hit hard by Superstorm Sandy have dropped their lawsuit against the plan. Homeowners in Margate, just south of Atlantic City, dropped their lawsuit Thursday against the state Department of Environmental Protection and others.
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Delighted England fans in Hull roared their delight as England moved into the World Cup quarter finals on penalties.
The crowds at The Piper couldn't contain their joy as Eric Dier's spot kick propelled the team into the last eight.
LOS ANGELES (AP)  Motorists should expect overnight delays as Interstate 5 is reduced to just one lane in each direction during repairs southeast of Los Angeles.
Caltrans said Sunday that a widening project in the Downey area will take place during late-night and pre-dawn hours, possibly through Wednesday morning.
City News Service reports a section of the key north-south route is being elevated and doubled in size between the Interstate 605 and State Route 91. It's part of a nearly $2 billion improvement project.
The tender for a Cheung Sha Wan business site has been awarded on a 50-year land grant at a premium of $7.79 billion, the Lands Department announced today.
New Kowloon Inland Lot No. 6505 at King Lam Street was awarded to Super Record, a subsidiary of New World Development.
It has a site area of 7,728 square metres and is designated for non-industrial (excluding hotel, petrol station and residential care home) purposes.
The minimum and maximum gross floor areas are 55,642 and 92,736 sq m.
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HAMPTON ROADS, Va - Toys come and go, but My Little Pony celebrates 35 years! The voice behind Twilight Sparkle in the popular cartoon, Emmy-Nominated Actress Tara Strong, tells us about the new season and how the show teaches the value of friendship. For more info, visit DiscoveryFamilyChannel.com.
(KUSI) — In an industry stunner, creator of "Scandal" and "Grey's Anatomy," Shonda Rhimes, is making the move to Netflix.
Rhimes announced Sunday that her production company, Shondaland, will start making new shows for the streaming company, ending a 15 year relationship with ABC.
This multi-year deal comes at a significant time after Disney, who owns ABC, announced its plans to start a pair of its own streaming services. This would cause the removal of Disney and Pixar movies from Netflix in the next two years.
Rhimes' series' including "How to Get Away with Murder," and "Grey's Antaomy" will continue to air on the ABC network despite her move. However, Netflix already has the streaming rights for the back library for some of Rhimes' shows.
In a statement the ABC network leader said she was grateful to the company for giving her career a start, but is looking forward to expanding her audience and "creative identity."
In a 5-4 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court held today that foreign corporations, even ones with branches in the United States, cannot be held liable for damages stemming from claims they participated in some way in or facilitated terrorist attacks.
The court's conservatives, making up the majority, held that foreign corporations may not be defendants under the Alien Tort Statute, a law dating back to 1789, originally put in place to deal with piracy. They said that a decision the other direction could deter corporate development.
The case involved the Arab Bank, a Jordanian financial institution with a branch in New York, was sued by the victims of a terrorist act committed abroad. The bank is accused of allowing terrorists to maintain bank accounts and helping finance terror attacks.
This decision will effectively put an end to human-rights lawsuits against overseas corporations that have ties to the United States.
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The High River Veterinary Clinic hosted the Walking on Sunshine Pet-a-thon on June 10, starting from the clinic location on Centre Street and ending in George Lane Memorial Park.
All proceeds raised during the event will be presented to Heaven Can Wait.
The bill, originally introduced to address foster care issues, expanded throughout the session to become a child welfare task force and to create six working groups that will dig into issues related to the Kansas Department for Children and Families' administration of child welfare, protective services, family preservation, reintegration, foster care and permanency placement. A bill to create a 20-member child welfare task force to explore problems in Kansas is headed to the governor after it received House and Senate approval on Friday.
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Steady improvement is the objective for Westmeath football manager Tom Cribbin.
Having drawn their league opener at home to Carlow, the midlanders got their Division Four promotion hopes back on track with a nine-point victory in Limerick last weekend.
"The performance was better. We have to get consistent in our performance and if we get that we will slowly get better in each game and we will get to where we need to be," Cribbin told The Westmeath Independent.
"Every single week, it's about trying to improve. We have to improve, we have to get consistency and we have to try and get it for 70 minutes.
"It's great to get a win. We needed a win badly after the last day. We're still probably not flowing properly, even though it was a good score, but we have a few issues that we are dealing with and we are getting there slowly."
FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. – Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, its the National Super Hero Day bike rodeo on April 28th.
Kids aged two to 12 are encouraged to come to the Pomeroy Sport Centre wearing their favorite superhero outfit for a morning of family fun this Saturday. The event will have prizes and snacks for the young heroes.
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The children will be challenged with an obstacle course designed to test the super skills. Whether you dress as Batman, Super Man, Iron Man or Captain America, everyone is welcome.
Children are encouraged to bring their bikes or scooters as well to do laps around the oval and let their capes flow with the wind.
The event starts at 9:00 a.m. and ends at 12:00 p.m.
Gunrunner Gun Shop and Shooting Range owner Gerry Mitchell speaks about a proposed bill that would limit the sale of long guns such as rifles to California residents at his business in Merced, Calif., on Tuesday, June 6, 2017. If passed, SB-497 would limit firearm purchases by California residents to one firearm every 30 days. Currently, California residents are limited to one handgun purchase every 30 days.
Princess Leia’s presence was felt at ‘The Last Jedi’ premiere, as several attendees were seen channelling her on the red carpet.
The latest in the ‘Star Wars’ franchise, premiered in LA on Saturday 9 December to a most fabulous audience.
Naturally, superstars like Lupita Nyong’o and Daisy Ridley were dressed to the nines, but there was also a subtle trend filtering through.
The Princess Leia-inspired hair styles and gowns still looked original, despite their iconic source.
See, for example, Halle and Chloe Bailey’s Leia-esq locks or Deeta von Teese’s dramatic black dress and jewels.
Led by Billie Lourd, the late Carrie Fisher’s daughter, here’s a round-up of our favourite Leia-like looks.
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The Martin County Sheriff’s office says one of its helicopters spotted two teens burglarizing vehicles in a local neighborhood. The incident occurred Friday night after authorities were alerted to burglars in one Martin County neighborhood. Air 1 Pilot Deputy Sean Marston and Tactical Flight Officer Deputy Pat McFall reported spotting the suspects in action. According to the report, 14-year-old Mirla Kroll was found checking for unlocked vehicles while her friend, who was not identified, stood in the road. Deputies on the ground immediately swarmed the teens and took them both into custody.
Kroll was charged with three counts of burglary to a conveyance, while the other teen is not facing any charges. Authorities did, however, notify the teen’s parents of the incident.
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A man has been arrested after a pensioner was robbed in Kettering’s High Street.
The incident took place at about 4.20pm yesterday (Sunday), near the Santander branch.
The victim had his wallet stolen and was injured in the incident.
A police spokesman said: “We were called to reports of a robbery in High Street, outside Santander.
“A 77-year-old man suffered minor injuries in the incident and was treated by ambulance at the scene.
“We have arrested a 28-year-old man and he is currently in custody.”
The spokesman urged any witnesses or anyone with information to contact them.
Anyone who can help with the investigation can call police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
Food truck workers in Vegas unite to keep paramedical staff well-fed
LAS VEGAS: The food community in Las Vegas came together after the horrific incident of mass shooting in the city took place on Sunday in order to feed hospital staff treating the victims.
The staff of Dragon Grille and Cousins Maine Lobster worked collaboratively to give away free food to the paramedical staff working long hours while taking care of the injured.
“We fed nurses, doctors, family members. We also were sending some pickup trucks full of food to the surrounding Metro police officers that were locking down the streets around the UMC hospital”, said Christian Guzman, owner of Dragon Grille food truck.
After catering to hundreds of people, the food truck owners felt happy that the entire food community came together in time of desperate need and help.
Big change could be on the way for one of the world's largest free trade zones, writes Megan Lampinen
The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) rewrote trading strategies for automotive companies across the US, Canada and Mexico. At the time of its launch it offered the promise of job creation, restored profitability for companies and lower vehicle prices for consumers. However, over the years Canada and the US have seen a massive outsourcing of vehicle production and jobs to lower-cost Mexico. Addressing this imbalance was one of the key platforms of Donald Trump’s presidential campaign….
FRESNO, Calif. — Authorities have recovered the bodies believe to be those of a Chinese couple in a car that plunged off a cliff in California’s Kings Canyon National Park.
Fresno County Sheriff’s spokesman Tony Botti said Friday a rescue crew on successfully extracted the bodies a day earlier from the Kings River.
He says they are presumed to be 31-year-old Yinan Wang and his 30 year-old-wife Jie Song. The couple vanished during an August vacation.
Botti said that a coroner official must still positively identify the couple.
Authorities believe their car plunged 500 feet (150 metres) over the cliff.
The car was found as authorities were recovering another car that had plunged into the river earlier.
The bodies of two exchange students from Thailand were recovered from that car last month.
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Romero (2-2) took the loss Wednesday as the Twins fell 11-8 to the Royals, allowing eight runs on nine hits and a walk over only 1.2 innings while striking out one.
The rookie lasted only 52 pitches, throwing 35 for strikes, and his ERA more than doubled as a result of the disastrous outing, jumping from 1.88 to 4.15. Romero will try to shake off his first poor start in the majors when he next takes the mound Tuesday at home against the White Sox.
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L. Busacca/WireImage for Songwriter’s Hall of FameSylvia Moy, a member of Motown Records’ stable of songwriters during the 1960s and co-writer of several classic Stevie Wonder hits, died Saturday, April 15, at the age of 78, the Detroit Free Press reports.
Moy’s sister Anita tells the newspaper that Sylvia apparently died of complications from pneumonia at a hospital in Dearborn, Michigan.
The first hit Moy helped write with — and for — Wonder was 1965’s “Uptight (Everything’s Alright),” which peaked at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was his second top 5 hit ever. The tune was …read more
Jackley Issues Caution About Tobacco Settlement Money Scam
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) – Attorney General Marty Jackley is cautioning South Dakota residents about what he says are deceptive advertisements regarding a nearly 20-year-old settlement with tobacco companies.
In 1998, the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement was signed by the four largest U.S. tobacco companies, 46 states, five territories and the District of Columbia. It resolved several lawsuits against the tobacco industry for tobacco-related health care costs.
Jackley says recent ads are misleading consumers into believing they’re eligible to receive tobacco settlement money. He says that isn’t the case, and people should not give out personal information to unsolicited emails or ads.
EAST HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — The East Hartford Fire Department is trying to figure out what caused a house fire.
East Hartford Firefighters responded to 64 Saunders Street in the early hours of Tuesday morning following the report of a fire.
Neighbors rescued a 10-year-old and a 19-year-old from the home. They were transported to a local hospital for smoke inhalation, but crews say they are expected to be okay. Two other adults made it out safely.
The whereabouts of the mother that resides at the home are unknown at this time. Crews conducted a special search and verified that she was not in the house at the time of the fire.
Firefighters were able to get the flames under control within 45 minutes upon arrival.
The road was closed for several hours during cleanup. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
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It sounds like fans of Rusev won't have to wait much longer for the Bulgarian Brute's return to WWE TV. Ryan Satin of ProWrestlingSheet.com reported on Wednesday that Rusev has been officially cleared by doctors to return to the ring. Rusev reportedly met with WWE doctors on Tuesday and was given the go-ahead.
Rusev has been out of action since the spring. He went under the knife in March to repair an injured shoulder.
The former ex-United States Champ surfaced on Twitter in May in a video demanding a title match at Money In The Bank, directed towards Shane McMahon.
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - A group of high school students briefly shut down a Minnesota Senate committee hearing by calling on lawmakers address gun violence in schools.
School of Environmental Studies senior Josh Groven attended the Monday hearing on an unrelated bill and demanded the Senate Judiciary Committee hear bills that would restrict Minnesota’s gun laws. Committee Chairman Sen. Warren Limmer briefly paused the hearing while Groven and others were escorted out.
Groven was one of nearly 20 students who earlier staged a sit-in protest at Limmer’s office to call for expanded background checks on gun sales and other measures. Limmer eventually met with the group and says party leaders are considering the students’ request.
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RIYADH, April 18 (Reuters) - A failed North Korean missile test over the weekend was an attempt by the reclusive country to "provoke something" but the United States would work with China to try and reduce tensions, U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said on Tuesday.
U.S. President Donald Trump has taken a hard rhetorical line with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, who has rebuffed admonitions from China and proceeded with nuclear and missile programmes seen by Washington as a direct threat.
On Saturday North Korea carried out a failed missile launch which the Pentagon said blew up almost immediately.
Speaking with reporters on his way to the Middle East, Mattis said the most recent test was not an intercontinental ballistic missile but still a reckless move.
"It shows why we are working so closely right now with the Chinese... to try to get this under control and aim for the denuclearized Korean peninsula," Mattis said. (Reporting by Idrees Ali; Editing by Andrew Heavens)
"Over the past eight years, MGM has successfully built a world class company and talented team," said Chairman Kevin Ulrich. "With this transformation complete, MGM is uniquely positioned for exceptional future growth in the evolving entertainment landscape. Now is the right time to enable the next generation of leadership who can help drive the creativity, collaboration and partnership needed to continue the company's positive trajectory."
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The steep walls of Valles Marineris – a system of canyons that runs along the Martian surface east of the Tharsis region – sometimes fail, creating giant landslides. This provides a clean exposure of the underlying bedrock.
This image of the north wall of Ganges Chasma reveals bedrock with diverse colours and textures, representing different geologic units.
Montana authorities have identified the two people killed in a crash on Interstate 90 near Missoula as 22-year-old Deborah Alteneder and 22-year-old Joshua Creel. Granite County Sheriff Scott Dunkerson tells the Missoulian that Alteneder, the driver, was from Missoula and Creel was from Liberty, Indiana.
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John Krasinski and Emily Blunt cozy up on the red carpet as they arrive at the 2018 Time 100 Gala on Tuesday night (April 24) at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City.
The 35-year-old actress wen pretty in a black sheer dress covered in white flowers while the 38-year-old actor suited up in a silver tux jacket.
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Northport police are looking for an 82-year-old man who went missing Tuesday morning.
Richard Bell Little was last seen around 10 a.m. Tuesday in Northport, police said.
Officers believe he may be driving a silver 2017 Toyota Rav 4 with Alabama tag number 63JR512.
Police also said Little may have a condition that impairs his judgement.
Anyone with information on Little's location should contact Northport police at 205-339-6600 or call 911.
Man charged with vandalism of Mexican-American veteran mural
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — Prosecutors have charged a 20-year-old Southern California man with the vandalism of an outdoor mural honoring Mexican-American veterans.
The Orange County District Attorney's Office on Tuesday charged Eric Cabrera with felony vandalism with an enhancement for gang activity.
Santa Ana police Cpl. Anthony Bertagna says the well-known mural was tagged with gang graffiti about two months ago.
Since then, he says police have helped raise money to restore the mural, which features portraits of individual veterans.
Bertagna says investigators identified Cabrera as a suspect after spotting similar graffiti elsewhere in an incident that was caught on video.
Cabrera is scheduled for a court appearance on Tuesday. A message was left for the public defender's office.
The boss of the company which manages the West London tower block destroyed by fire insisted today 'we do listen, we have listened' to the concerns of people living there.
Speaking to ITV London Robert Black said he was shocked at hearing about the fire which tore through Grenfell Tower in north Kensington.
Residents warned repeatedly about the risks but Mr Black said he had listened.
Breakfast Briefing, 4.18.2017: Another top exec steps out of Uber
One of the executives behind Uber's self-driving car program has departed, the company said Monday.
A man walks past graffiti that reads in Spanish "Corrupt police. Murderers-Thieves," In Managua, Nicaragua, Tuesday, April 24, 2018. Human rights groups say clashes between police and protesters left nearly 30 dead since people took to the streets last week to oppose tax hikes and benefit cuts meant to shore up the ailing social security system. Alfredo Zuniga AP Photo
WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump’s trade team this week will begin the complicated task of rewriting the sprawling North American Free Trade Agreement, the 23-year-old pact he has branded a “disaster” for U.S. factory workers. The negotiators’ challenge: finding a way to address workers’ concerns while keeping the promise to “do no harm” to the large number of industries and communities that have benefited.
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Wild Wing Cafe in Charlottesville is gearing up for what it calls its biggest day of the year.
Wild Wing says it sells more than 15,000 wings each year on Super Bowl Sunday. To prepare for tomorrow’s game and the expected influx in orders, the restaurant plans to bring in additional staff.
“We start by ordering just a ton of wings - usually we sell around 15,000 wings every year - so mostly getting those in from the trucks and prepping them and getting them ready,” says Erin Morris, the cafe’s assistant general manager. “We also make probably five times the amount of sauces that we normally do for any given week.”
Wild Wing Cafe says it's still not too late to get those orders in. The restaurant will be accepting takeout orders all day Sunday, February 4.
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An 11th-grade student on Long Island has died after suffering a serious head injury during an off-season football practice. Greg Cergol reports.
One Long Island town will say their final goodbyes to high school football star who died last week in a freak accident during practice.
The funeral for Joshua Mileto, 16, is set for Tuesday. The teenager from Sachem East High School in Farmingville died after he was hit by a heavy log during practice used for drills.
Mileto had been participating in a strength and condition camp as part of an off-season practice with other players when the log fell and hit him in the head.
On Monday, heavy hearts filled the community as they prepared to say goodbye. Mileto’s teammates wore their football jerseys to remember him.
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Hugoton Realty Trust (HGT -16.6% ) plunges as much as 28% to a worst-ever $0.55/share after the oil and gas producer says it will not pay a March cash distribution.
XTO Energy expects to spend $30M-$35M on property development costs this year, primarily on the projected drilling of four horizontal wells in Major County, Okla., during H2 2018, and it is raising its budgeted development deduction to $2.2M from the current $280K.
In light of the higher development costs, HGT will hold in reserve $414K that would have been distributed for March.
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Bill Clinton was on the move in D.C. Monday morning -- but for as fast as he was going ... he didn't hesitate to give a status update on Hillary.
We got 42 leaving Reagan National Airport, and asked how the missus was doing on her national book tour. He wasn't all that chatty ... but was happy to flash a nonverbal response.
His security detail kept our photog at a distance -- one of the perks of being a former Prez -- but Bubba definitely seemed to be in high spirits here.
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Group writes Attorney General, lists allegations against Buhari administration officials
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Meet our new space explorers, the spacecraft of the BepiColombo mission, as they begin their adventure to planet Mercury. But first, they have to navigate through Amsterdam Schiphol airport to reach Europe’s Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana.
The spacecraft really do depart from Schiphol; along with essential ground-support equipment they are scheduled to fly in a series of Antonov aircraft during the last week of April and first week of May. Upon arrival at Kourou, an intensive six-months of preparations will prepare the mission for launch. The launch window opens 5 October until 29 November 2018.
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Turkey's main opposition party urged the country's electoral board Monday to cancel the results of a landmark referendum that granted sweeping new powers to the nation's president, citing what it called substantial voting irregularities. Turkey's electoral board confirmed the "yes" victory in the referendum and said the final results would be declared in 11-12 days.
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MUMBAI: Deepika Padukone, the Bollywood Diva is a strong personality and she knows how to tackle the situation when it was not in trouble and the recent debacle raised over her film ‘Padmaavat’ is a best example of her courage.
While giving a interview to Indian media, the ‘Padmavat’ actress shared that she faced an incident of harassment when she was 14 and quickly and strongly responded and teach him a lesson.
Deepika added that she went out with her family for dinner once and was walking down the street when the incident occurred and adding that on that she had two choices; either to confront the man for inappropriate behavior or let that slide.
She added that she grabbed the man by his collar and slapped him hard.
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Because it's summer, a shower can't be ruled out almost any time this week, but it will be mostly warm and dry for the next few days.
According to the National Weather Service, there is an overall 30 percent chance of showers on Monday. Otherwise it will be mostly sunny and hot with a high in the 90s and a heat index value or "feels like" temperature near 102. Winds will be mostly calm.
The forecast for most of the week is similar although the rain chance ticks up a bit on Thursday.
As the tropics are being monitored, retired NWS meteorologist Jim Lushine says don't worry about the named storms system called Gert, but after that, who knows? Tropical Storm Gert has formed well to our east, and will head harmlessly out to sea over the next few days. The next storm, and possibly the first major hurricane of this year, Harvey, is in its formative stages in the far eastern Atlantic, about 4,000 miles to our east southeast. We will have to watch it carefully for the next 10 days or so.
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NASHVILLE (AP) — State officials are planning a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Tennessee State Museum.
According to a news release from the Tennessee secretary of state, the event will take place Monday afternoon at the future site of the museum in Nashville.
Among the officials expected to attend are Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett, Gov. Bill Haslam, Senate Speaker Randy McNally, House Speaker Beth Harwell and Tennessee State Librarian and Archivist Chuck Sherrill.
Haslam and lawmakers secured $120 million in the 2015-2016 state budget for the museum, with $40 million extra to be raised.
Officials have said the fundraising campaign has already yielded more than $25 million in donations by corporations, foundations and individuals.
The new museum is set to open in late 2018.
Minnesota man convicted of crashing into business, killing 1
ZIMMERMAN, Minn. (AP) — A 64-year-old Minnesota man has been convicted of driving drunk and crashing into a business last year, killing one person.
The Star Tribune reports Tuesday that a Sherbune County District judge found Robert Allen Johnson guilty last week. He will be sentenced on Oct. 10.
Prosecutors say Johnson's blood alcohol measured 0.103 percent shortly after he crashed his pickup through a wall at Reliant Systems in Zimmerman on Sept. 11. The legal limit is 0.08 percent.
Johnson told a deputy he'd had at least two drinks and that the accelerator on his pickup truck got stuck.
The crash killed 51-year-old Daniel M. Elliott and injured several others.
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A CORRUPT couple who plundered tens of thousand of pounds from work face losing their home as the authorities try to claw back their ill-gotten gains. David and Sarah Sebugulu were ordered to hand over more than A 125,00 between them under the Proceeds of Crime Act.
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Federal charges have been filed against a Chattanooga gang member charged with shooting the same man on two different occasions four years apart.
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PUPILS and staff from St Anthony’s Catholic Primary School in Fareham held celebrations to officially open their Forest and Farm School.
The school’s children will be able to enjoy activities in the woods while the farm school has two pygmy goats, chickens, ducks and tortoises with National Air Traffic Services in Whiteley sponsoring the goat and duck house.
Jodie McMenamin, Head of Integration Delivery for NATS and school governor said: ‘The new farm is a great way of broadening our children’s education outside of the classroom.
‘Giving them the responsibility of looking after animals is a great way for the pupils to learn new skills; you only need to see their faces light up to see how good it is for their wellbeing.’
As part of the launch, butterflies were released, ice-lollies were enjoyed and the school fairy came to visit.
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MADRID, March 19 (Reuters) - A woman was being held prisoner inside the Mali consulate in Barcelona on Monday and regional Catalan police surrounded the building as they sought to negotiate with a man detaining her.
Catalan police had established the identity of the man who was originally from Mali, a police spokeswoman said.
Neither the embassy of Mali in Madrid nor its consulate in Barcelona was immediately available to comment. Spain's leading newspaper El Pais said the woman being held was the wife of the honorary consul of Mali.
The spokeswoman said the police had surrounded the building and cordoned off an area in central Barcelona. She could not provide further details on the incident.
Special forces of the national police had also been deployed to the area, the regional police said in a tweet.
(Reporting By Jesús Aguado; additional information by Andres Gonzalez; editing by Richard Balmforth)
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DAVENPORT, Iowa — If the Salvation Army’s Quad City red kettle campaign is going to hit its goal, it will need more volunteers to ring bells and more donations as well.
In a media release sent Dec, 8, Salvation Army Quad Cities Coordinator Scott Shelbourn said both ringers and givers are in shorter supply this year than last.
“The donations from the Red Kettle Campaign account for more than half of our annual budget,” Shelbourn said. “This provides shelter, food, and other basic needs to individuals and families in need.”
With only 15 days left in this year’s kettle campaign, the local group is only at 40 percent of its $825,000 goal. They estimate they need an additional 50 bell ringers to help get over the hump.
If you would like to donate, or volunteer to ring bells, you can call Bill Horrell at The Salvation Army (563) 324-4808.
Max and Leroy invite Annie to tag along on their next case, as she is an expert on the killer creature they are trying to find.
Scientists now have a good estimate for the age of one of the most intriguing planetary systems discovered to date– TRAPPIST-1, a system of seven Earth-size worlds orbiting an ultra-cool dwarf star about 40 light-years away. Researchers say in a new study that the TRAPPIST-1 star is quite old: between 5.4 and 9.8 billion years. This is up to twice as old as our own solar system, which formed some 4.5 billion years ago.
[...] At the time of its discovery, scientists believed the TRAPPIST-1 system had to be at least 500 million years old, since it takes stars of TRAPPIST-1's low mass (roughly 8 percent that of the Sun) roughly that long to contract to its minimum size, just a bit larger than the planet Jupiter. However, even this lower age limit was uncertain; in theory, the star could be almost as old as the universe itself. Are the orbits of this compact system of planets stable? Might life have enough time to evolve on any of these worlds?
× Former Olive Branch officer may face drug charges in raid
OLIVE BRANCH, Miss. — A former Olive Branch Police officer could face drug charges after DeSoto County Sheriff’s deputies raided a home in 6200 block of Choctaw Trails on Friday.
Fredrick Jenkins was arrested around 4 p.m. He could face drug and drug sale charges.
WREG reported this same home being raided in 2016.
Jenkins was on house arrest at the time of Friday’s raid, but the sheriff says they have reason to believe he’s been violating it.
A number of people were placed in cuffs and then released. The sheriff said Jenkins was belligerent.
The house is in Olive Branch city limits, but the sheriff is investigating since they got the tip. Mississippi Department of Corrections also responded because of the house arrest violations.
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Parents say they spent hundreds of dollars to participate in the Baby Miss America Pageant held in St. Louis on May 5.
LOWER MANHATTAN — Police are looking for a man who allegedly assaulted an 84-year-old woman in Lower Manhattan over the weekend.
The culprit put his hand on the victim’s face and then pushed, causing her to fall backwards and hit her head on the ground at the corner of White Street and Broadway, police said. He attacked her on Sunday around 6 p.m.
The man fled the scene northbound on Broadway after the attack, police said.
The victim sustained a laceration to the back of her head, police said. She was was taken to Bellevue Hospital in stable condition. The individual fled the location northbound on Broadway on foot to parts unknown.
Police have asked for help identifying the alleged culprit. He was last seen wearing a green tank-top, black pants and white sneakers.
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LORDSTOWN, Ohio (WYTV) – Valley Congressman Tim Ryan made a stop at the General Motors Lordstown plant on Monday and also talked about the plan to bring a HomeGoods distribution center next door.
He visited GM to show support for workers and the car they’re making.
Ryan also supports bringing the HomeGoods facility, which would provide about 1,000 jobs, to Lordstown.
“We are sending a letter to the CEO of the company, letting him know that there is a lot of support for them coming here,” he said. “A thousand jobs, construction jobs would be significant for a year to 18 months, so we’re supportive of them coming here and think it’s a great opportunity for our Valley.”
Just last week, Lordstown residents talked about the project at a town hall meeting. Truck noise and traffic were just a couple of their concerns.
TJX will need to get the land rezoned from residential to industrial in order to bring its HomeGoods facility there. The village planning commission will vote on that issue on March 26.
Carriage horse heat regulations continue to be a point of contention in Charleston and the city council is expected to address the issue again Monday.
A proposed change in regard to when carriage horse tours can resume in the heat is scheduled to have its second reading.
Currently, carriage tours can continue when two consecutive readings taken 15 minutes apart are below 95 degrees.
Under the proposed change, carriage tours can resume when the temperature is below 95 degrees or the heat index is below 110 degrees after 30 consecutive minutes from the first temperature reading.
If the temperature goes above during any time during the first 30 minutes – the process starts over. This isn't the only possible change that could take effect industry wide. One carriage tour company recently had its drivers put on body cameras to try and protect from hecklers and possible abuse.
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A fatal accident on Rockfish Road near Townsend Road took the life of a 37-year-old Fort Bragg soldier Saturday night.Authorities said that Reginald Michael was waiting to turn into a residence when Richard Burnette drove into him.The impact caused Michael's motorcycle to go off the road and caused Burnette's vehicle to travel 400 yards onto another road.Michael was taken to the Cape Fear Valley Medical Center where he died.Both Burnette and his wife were arrested.Richard was charged with a DWI and felony of death by vehicle.Burnette's wife claims that she was the one driving, her charges are unknown.
A group of South Park Middle School students were awarded Wednesday for their hard work throughout the school year.
An athletics banquet was held Wednesday in the school cafeteria to congratulate coaches and students on a job well done.
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Retired Yankee legend, Derek Jeter and wife Hannah are expecting their first child together.
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44News This Morning goes Inside the Community with Kerseclia Patterson to share details about the upcoming Blues Cafe.
This year’s topic is The Ex-Offender: Mental Health Concerns and Barriers to Success. The discussion will focus on life after incarceration and how it does not always start with a clean slate. Those in attendance will be able to engage with a panel of professionals about the collateral consequences that make recovery difficult for ex-offenders.
The Blues Cafe is Friday, April 27th from 12PM-3PM. It’s taking place at Zion Missionary Baptist Church on South Governor Street in Evansville.
Lunch will be provided.
For more information contact Kerseclia Patterson at 812-228-5048 or kpatterson@usi.edu.
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The Carson City Sheriff's Office says around 11:00 p.m. Friday, deputies were called out to the 4000 block of Pheasant Drive on a report of a domestic disturbance. When deputies arrived, a female subject exited the house, but a male subject refused to come out.
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The VSS Unity was built to replace Virgin Galactic's original SpaceShipTwo suborbital spaceplane, which disintegrated shortly after launch in 2014. Only one of the two pilots survived the fatal crash, which investigators believe was caused by the premature unlocking of the spacecraft's feather re-entry system. It took Virgin years to build Unity and to get it ready for testing, but now that it has gone through two rocket-powered flights in supersonic speeds, Branson is feeling very optimistic. He believes his first flight aboard Unity is "months away, not years away" and has already started astronaut training.
South Simcoe Police were called to a home in Bradford after a report of domestic assault. Officers were informed that a woman had been assaulted and threatened by her husband in that home and that the assault only ended when a relative entered the room. A 27 year old Bradford man has been charged with Domestic Assault and Uttering Threats. He was released on conditions that he reside elsewhere and avoid the victim while he awaits his court date.
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It promises to be a Montreal jam session Parc Van Horne (corner Van Horne and Westbury- Metro Plamondon) on Saturday June 17, when The Black Coalition of Quebec stages its Living Together in Montreal 375th outdoor concert.
The event will feature dance, music and spoken performances by artiste representing wide diversity of Montreal.
Among those who are already carded to participate are Bonsa Syli d’Or, Ramon Chicharron, O.T.T, Salah and Family Steelband and Julian McIntosh. DJ Calm will also be supplying non-stop music for the event, which gets underway at 1:00pm
It is being staged in collaborative unity with The Black Forum and other community groups. Info.ligue@videotron.ca Tel: (514) 489-3830.
A plank is anything but basic. The move simultaneously works the upper body and core without needing a single piece of equipment to do so. Adding the move into your regular routine will help you become stronger and leaner and can help offset everyday aches and pains. But why stick to the same old, same old every day when there are dozens upon dozens of exercises that take the traditional plank up a notch? Some task you with an added element of cardio, while others use weights to add even more resistance to an already-challenging move. If that's not enough, be prepared to work your balance and, in turn, feel parts of your core you didn't even know were there.
× Kenner man accused of rape, sexual battery of 14-year-old girl
KENNER, La. — A 58-year-old Kenner man has been booked on charges of second degree rape, sexual battery, and indecent behavior with a juvenile.
According to the Kenner Police Department, 58-year-old John Paul Landry was arrested on a complaint filed by the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). The agency reported Landry had sexually abused a 14-year-old juvenile.
The juvenile was interviewed and disclosed Landry had sexual contact with her and had touched her beneath her clothing.
No bond had been set as of Monday afternoon.
Kenner Police Chief Michael J. Glaser urges anyone with information concerning John Paul Landry to call Kenner Police Department at (504) 712-2252 or Crimestoppers at (504) 822-1111.
Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interviews with Sylvia Earle and Fabien Cousteau and discusses Earth's oceans with Scott Adsit and Laure Katz.
A search is underway for two brothers who have gone missing in their inflatable dinghy.
The pair, aged 12 and 18, intended to take the boat from South Lefroy Bay, on the WA north coast, to Norwegian Bay, more than 12km away, according to the ABC.
They set off around 4pm on Tuesday but did not return home two hours later as expected.
Volunteers are searching the shoreline and the Australian Maritime Safety Authority Challenger Jet is conducting an aerial search.
Water Police and Exmouth Volunteer Marine Rescue are also aiding in the search.
A search is underway for two brothers, aged 12 and 18, who have gone missing off Western Australia's north coast in their inflatable dinghy (pictured)
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NEW YORK (AP) — New York’s Empire State Building will go dark to honor the victims of the deadly van attack in Toronto.
The lights atop the world famous tower in midtown Manhattan will darken on Tuesday night.
A van plowed into pedestrians on a Toronto sidewalk on Monday, killing 10 people and injuring 15 others.
The driver, 25-year-old Alek Minassian, has been charged with multiple counts of first-degree murder and attempted murder.
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BEIJING Growth in China's services sector accelerated in March at the fastest pace in nearly three years, an official survey showed on Friday.
The official non-manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) stood at 55.1, compared with the previous month's reading of 54.2, and well above the 50-point mark that separates growth from contraction on a monthly basis.
The reading was the highest since May 2014.
The services sector accounted for over half of China's economy last year and for the majority of its 6.7 percent growth as rising wages give Chinese consumers the opportunity to shop, travel and eat out more.
China's policymakers are counting on growth in services and consumption as they try to rebalance the country's economic growth model from a heavy reliance on investment and exports.
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As the old saying goes, you've got to crack a few eggs to make an omelette. Unless, of course, you're Natalie Palamides, in which case you decide to smash as many of the damn things as you can in order to make one of the strangest productions of this year's Fringe.
At the start of her enthralling one-woman show, the Los Angeles-based comedian hatches from a giant foam egg, rubs her bristly legs before shaving... her face, then settles down to read the paper. Don't worry, it gets weirder. She then proceeds to "lay" a real egg, which prompts her to ask: "Do I raise my egg or eat it?" You can probably guess the answer to that. Sure enough, Palamides is soon tucking into a hearty breakfast.
She then goes back to bed, wakes up, and repeats the same routine again and again... and again, only with different outcomes each time, as Palamides' unnamed character begins to embrace her maternal instincts.
A man who was charged in a home invasion robbery in Albemarle County will live in Atlanta while he awaits trial.
A judge granted bond and out-of-state travel for Daquan Jones on June 14.
Initially, he was facing 2 charges. In February 2017, a grand jury indicted him on 6 total charges.
Those include 3 counts of using a firearm in commission of a felony, breaking and entering, abduction, and robbery.
Police say Jones broke into a Glade Lane home in the Townwood Court neighborhood back in September of 2016. He then pulled a gun and demanded cash from the resident. He made off with an undisclosed amount of money.
The victim told investigators he knew Jones. According to him, Jones has burglarized his business twice in the past.
Trial is set to begin December 19 in Albemarle County circuit court.
AdriA n Villar Rojas has transformed the open-air space into a dystopian banquet hall where culture is the main meal, long-ago consumed. AdrA an Villar Rojas, The Theater of Disappearance on the roof of the Metropolitan Museum of Art How would you navigate one of the world's largest encyclopedic art museums, if all its systems to classify objects by region, culture, and time disappeared? Argentinian artist AdrA an Villar Rojas presents that very situation at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, where he has uprooted artworks from their assigned departments and gathered them all in one space: the institution's rooftop.
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Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane on Tuesday said that his opponents in the Champions League semifinals, Bayern Munich, are an historic team but his player are ready to take them on and play a great game.
Speaking at the press conference on the eve of the first-leg match, Zidane stressed that there are no favorites in this semifinal matchup and Real Madrid is "going to have to put in a strong display" in order to win.
Chirk Community Hospital held a Christmas service and the annual Tree of Light switch on.
Organised by Chirk Circle of Friends, the hospital held a service to remember loved ones, before placing messages on the Tree of Light in the hospital reception and enjoying tea and coffee with patients and staff.
Cybil Jones, from Chirk Circle of Friends, said: “This is our eighth year of switching on the Tree of Lights, and it’s become more popular each year.
“It’s really lovely to see everyone here and remembering our loved ones.”
Amine is starting to savor the fruits of his labor. The budding Portland, Ore. rapper has been making music since at least 2015, but as the industry goes, it takes some time for that first song to stick. After adding a pop of color for a solid nine months on radio waves, his breakout hit “Caroline” is officially triple platinum.
The official RIAA certification came on June 5. Prior to the big moment, Amine was busy dropping Song of the Summer contenders. First was “Red Mercedes” in April, followed by the Missy Elliott and AJ Tracey-featuring remix a month later. “Heebiejeebies,” an old-school inspired collaboration with Kehani, was the icing on the cake.
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Noospheric has a new home in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara, just one block from State Street off Chapala and Anapamu streets at 104 W. Anapamu St., Suite K.
To celebrate, the company is holding an Open House from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 11. There is a $20 suggested donation, with all proceeds benefiting the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County.
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BNEF’s Head of Digital Industry Claire Curry talks about the role of technology innovation in energy, and how the industry can spot new digital technology trends. (Source: Bloomberg)
ELLWOOD CITY, Pa. — Police say an intruder shot and killed by an elderly homeowner during a home invasion attempt in Pennsylvania turned out to be a relative of the man.
Ellwood City police said 49-year-old Dennis Mercadante, of Mercer, and another man broke into the home at about 1:20 a.m. Friday. Mercadante was shot after a struggle in the hallway with 84-year-old Don Lutz. The other man fled.
Lt. David Kingston said Mercadante was identified through facial recognition and fingerprints, and he turned out to be a nephew-in-law of Lutz.
Kingston said it was unlikely that any charges will be filed against the homeowner, whose right arm was injured. Police are still investigating and haven’t identified the second intruder.
The landslide election of Andrés Manuel López Obrador as Mexico's next president upends 18 years of establishment rule, handing the reins of power to a new, leftist political party. Experts say the president-elect, who ran on a campaign of change, could alter U.S.-Mexico relations at a critical moment in the history of both countries. Cristina Caicedo Smit reports.
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An appeal has been made to trace the relatives of an 87-year-old man who has died.
The coroner's office has appealed for the family of Huddersfield man John Alfred Conway to come forward.
Mr Conway died of natural causes at Longwood Grange Care Home in the town on Sunday (May 27).
His relatives have been asked to call Jayne Dawson on 01274 373754.
Image copyright Family handout Image caption Khader Saleh was pronounced dead at the scene
Three men have been charged with murder over the stabbing of an inmate at Wormwood Scrubs prison.
Khader Saleh, 25, was found at the west London jail on Wednesday.
The men, two aged 21 and one aged 20 who are all inmates at the prison, appeared at Willesden Magistrates' Court on Friday and will appear at the Old Bailey on Tuesday, police said.
A 23-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder has been released under investigation.
Scotland Yard said officers were called on Wednesday afternoon to reports of a male with stab injuries at the jail.
Saleh, a father of one, was pronounced dead at the scene despite the efforts of paramedics.
Built during the Victorian era, Wormwood Scrubs is a Category B prison with a capacity of 1,279 inmates.
Anyone who’s ever written more than a dozen or so lines of code knows that debugging is a part of life in our world. Anyone who’s written code for microcontrollers knows that physical debugging is a part of our life as well. Atmel processors uses a serial communications protocol called debugWire, which is a simpler version of JTAG and allows full read/write access to all registers and allows one to single step, break, etc. [Nerd Ralph], a prominent fixture here at Hackaday has dug into the AVR debugWire protocol and enlightened us with some valuable information.
The author Ali Smith described Berger last year in an appreciation as “one of the world’s most vital corresponders”.
“In John Berger’s work love and art and political and historical understanding are always in layered combination,” she said.
“There are many other writers and artists who work with this relation, but none with quite the transformatory fusion of his combining, which is a bit like encountering what clarity really is, what the word means, like looking through pure water and seeing things naturally magnified. “
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According to a recent report of an organization not less than the UN, Pakistanis has been ranked as the 75th happiest country in the world. Fortunately, we have outshined all our neighbouring countries such India which was ranked 133, Iran 106, Bangladesh 115, Sri Lanka followed by Afghanistan at145.
I feel happy that we have been ranked as the 75th happiest nation of the world and lucky we have crossed all our neighbouring countries according to the report. One needs to be happy in life since darkness doesn’t cover our life all the time, light has to come and our life is like a book some pages are good, some pages are bad but this all together makes up the complete story of our life. We need to be happy so that the world accepts us as a happy and united nation .
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There’s plenty to do with dad this weekend, with epic mountain biking at NEMBAfest, the NH–VT Covered Bridges Half Marathon, LCI Father’s Day Fishing Derby and a bike ride around Lake Champlain.
16–18 | NEMBAfest at Kingdom Trails: East Burke hosts the annual festival celebrating New England mountain biking. Weekend includes demos, live music, competitions and exhibitions.
17 | NH–VT Covered Bridges Half Marathon: A mostly flat loop that starts and finishes in Colebrook, NH. Runners enter Vermont for 6.3 miles, then cross back on the historic Columbia Covered Bridge to cover the last 6.8 miles in New Hampshire.
17 | LCI Father’s Day Fishing Derby, Colchester: Fish Lake Champlain from boat or shore for a chance at seven major prize categories that put 11 species into play. mychamplain.net
17 | Switchback For The Lake: Cyclists ride loops of 100-, 80-, 60- and 30 miles on the shores of Lake Champlain.
The end of Roseanne brings the beginning of financial uncertainly for many cast and crew members.
One day after ABC executives announced the show will not be returning for an 11th season this fall, some fans began to wonder how employees will move forward without a job.
Many also began to speculate about the financial payout the Roseanne team will—or will not—receive after the cancellation.
The Hollywood Reporter did some digging and fans may be surprised about their findings.
Multiple sources told the publication that reps for the stars including Sara Gilbert, Laurie Metcalf and John Goodman negotiated new deals for the upcoming season at a reported $350,000 an episode. That's $100,000 more from what they were receiving a year before.
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Fabinho has hailed his new Liverpool team-mate Mohamed Salah
Fabinho completed a mega-money move to Anfield earlier this summer, leaving Monaco for £42m.
He reported for his first training session with the Reds on Monday as the club kicked off their pre-season preparations.
Salah will link up with the squad in the coming weeks as he recovers from his recent injury and his World Cup campaign with Egypt.
And Fabinho can’t wait to start playing alongside the superstar winger who enjoyed a stunning season last term.
The Brazilian midfielder said: "It was a pleasure watching him and he's improving year on year.
A single vehicle rolled over at Lakeshore and Whipsaw in Prescott Valley at about 9 a.m. Friday, Feb. 2, resulting in only minor injuries to the driver.
Police said the driver showed no signs of impairment but had possibly fallen asleep.
Further information was unavailable at press time.
Each year, Forbes Magazine publishes a list of the Top 50 largest firms both by assets (Giants) and the fastest growing firms with less than $500 million in assets (Emerging).
This year, the firms’ assets climbed to record levels due to new clients and advisors as well as a gradual market recovery.
Pensionmark Retirement Group was named among the honorees under the RIA Giants list.
Pensionmark’s managing director of wealth management at the Santa Barbara corporate office, Mallory Van Leeuwen, assists the Pensionmark network of advisors in offering individual guidance to employees.
“As a firm that has consistently been acknowledged as a premier retirement plan advisory firm, it is a great honor to be recognized for the services we provide to individual investors,” Van Leeuwen said. “We have spent decades building systems to help individual investors manage their financial strategy.”
— Kristine Miller is a communications and public relations manager for Pensionmark Retirement Group.
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WICKER PARK — The masterminds behind Donut and Poutine Fests have now created an event for fans of chips and cheese — Nacho Fest.
Tickets go on sale at noon Tuesday for the fest, set for noon to 3 p.m. June 25 at Wicker Park’s Chop Shop, 2033 W. North Ave.
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Confirmed participants include Whisk, Son of a Butcher, Half Acre, Hub 51, Porkchop, The Fifty/50, Gaslight and Texican. The restaurants will compete for the titles of “Most Creative,” “Crowd Favorite” and “Tongue Burner.”
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Fantastic townhome with gorgeous views of the hills. One the best locations in the community. Home features wonderful recent updates like: Pergo floors, dual pane windows, designer tile entry, an almost entirely new kitchen with granite slab counters, breakfast bar, recessed lighting, expansive window, new cabinet fixtures, stainless steel Whirlpool electric stove, microwave, and refrigerator. The upstairs area features two full-sized master suites, one with a walk-in closet and private balcony that overlooks the community's central park and the Los Gatos Hills. Downstairs is an almost totally independent area, with a family room, full bathroom, bedroom, laundry room, and is great for in-laws, guests, or general day to day use. Fenced in private patio connects the home to large two-car garage. This home is centrally located in the community, with easy access the pool, tennis courts and clubhouse. Montanas de Los Gatos is conveniently located along Camden Ave, offering easy access to 85.
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A good samaritan chased down a prowler that police say was returning to take more bikes from the driveway of an Aberdeen home last week.
Aberdeen resident John Barclay tells us he was leaving his home just before 8 am Friday morning with his two sons. He said he noticed a strange figure near his neighbors’ garage at the end of their shared driveway. At the same time, the man noticed them and left quickly. Barclay said he tried to talk to the man but he kept walking away faster, then jogging, eventually running as Barclay called 911 from his cellphone while he gave chase for about 3 blocks. He told the 911 dispatcher that the man ran down Scammel Hill and turned East on Cherry street, then he returned to his home, gathered his kids, and drove in that direction.
Barclay said police had the suspect in custody 3 blocks down the road, he identified the man for the police officers. The neighbors told investigators that one of their bikes was missing, and guessed that the man was coming back for more.
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Washington Wizards superstar point guard John Wall has made it clear that he wants and deserves more off-court recognition for his on-court play. After missing out on many lucrative opportunities the last couple years, it appears Wall is beginning to turn the corner.
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Online voting begins today to choose one winner among nominees identified as community leaders who were profiled monthly through the year in The Republic. Only one vote per person is allowed through Jan. 9, and the voting link is live on the Columbus Young Professionals website at columbusyp.org.
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A horrific incident took place in India where a severed head of a three-month-old baby was found lying on the terrace of a house in Hyderabad, situated in the southern part of the country.
According to reports, the head of the baby was found in Hyderabad's Chilkanagar district. The head was cut using a sharp-edged weapon and sadly, the body is still missing. Police now suspect a human sacrifice angle to the murder as the incident came to the spotlight just a day after the super blue blood moon or lunar eclipse.
In most parts of India, this celestial event is considered to be apt by some people who believe in human sacrifice as means of satisfying the almighty. As per age-old Indian norms, eating during an eclipse or stepping out of the house, especially for pregnant women, is considered inauspicious.
The local police has launched an extensive probe to find the identity of the baby. The dead infant's gender has not been confirmed yet.
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Today's Target: 14 words, good; 21 words, very good; 27 words, excellent.
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Springfield police are investigating an early Sunday morning armed robbery at the Walgreens on South MacArthur.
Police say a black male entered the store around 2AM pointing a handgun at a cashier and demanding cash from the register. After getting the cash, the suspect fled on foot. The suspect is described as a black male, about 6’0, 180-190 pounds, wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt, dark pants, and a red mask over part of his face.
Anyone with any information is asked to call Springfield Police or Crime Stoppers.
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Blokable, the Seattle startup looking to transform how housing is developed, delivered its first unit as part of a larger housing complex in the Seattle suburb of Edmonds, Wash.
Blokable manufactures its units in a facility in Vancouver, Wash., and then transports them on a truck to the job site. The first studio unit was delivered to the site over the weekend.
Also see: Site selected for Paul Allen-backed low-income housing project
This was just the start of a project that Blokable is working on with Seattle-based Compass Housing Alliance. Plans call for a three-story complex with 70 units, built in phases on land donated by Edmonds Lutheran Church. Blokable is working with Washington state officials to get the next version of its product approved for this project, which will include one-, two- and three-bedroom units.
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* Celestica announces first quarter 2017 financial results
* Q1 earnings per share $0.16
* Q1 revenue $1.47 billion versus i/b/e/s view $1.45 billion
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.28 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Q1 adjusted earnings per share $0.29
* Sees q2 2017 revenue $1.5 billion to $1.6 billion
* Celestica inc sees non-ifrs adjusted earnings per share to be in range of $0.29 to $0.35 for quarter ending june 30, 2017
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If the sight of spiders freaks you out, well, just cast your eyes on this massive 30-metre (30 yard) cobweb that was found by Tracey Maris and her daughter on a field in Tauranga, New Zealand on Sunday.
"We were down below the newly-made tsunami evacuation mound on our local football field and there was a bright glistening coming from the top of the mound — it looked almost like the hill was sparkling but we were unsure why," Maris told Storyful.
"So my 10-year-old daughter and I raced up to look and were shocked to learn it was all spider web. Kind of yuck, but really beautiful at the same time. I was amazed being up on top of the mound seeing how far it stretched for."
The phenomenon, often called "spider bum parachutes" is a result of spiders seeking higher ground from floodwaters, by casting a large thread of silk from their bodies to — you guessed it — use as a parachute.
Cross River assemblyman Steven Ukpukpen has passed on.
Ukpukpen slumped and died during an early morning exercise around 7am on Wednesday.
The incident reportedly happened along Moore road in Calabar.
The lawmaker was said to have been rushed to a nearby Naval clinic, but medical officials on duty directed that he be transferred to another hospital, saying his condition was critical.
Ukpukpen was later confirmed dead by medical officials in a private hospital.
He was subsequently taken to the anatomy unit of the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, where he was also confirmed dead.
Reacting to the development, John Gaul-Lebo, speaker of the state house of assembly, said that: “I am still in shock. I do not know what to say.
“We are in a meeting with the family members and we would later issue a statement on the sad development.”
Ukpukpen represents Obudu constituency in the Cross River house of assembly.
WINNIPEG, MB – If you happened to stay awake during science class, then you might know that humans are most closely related to apes than any other family of animals. Even knowing this evolutionary fact, scientists at the Kent wildlife park were still shocked to see this phenomenon.
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CHICAGO — Two Chicago police officers were hurt in a crash during a police chase.
Police began chasing a gray van around midnight Wednesday on the city’s West Side.
An Illinois State Police source said police initially believed the van may have been involved in Tuesday’s killing of a 2-year-old boy.
CPD chased the van east on Roosevelt. The police SUV crashed into a car at Ashland.
Two officers were taken to Stroger Hospital, and are in good condition.
The police chase continued onto the Dan Ryan, heading south all the way to the city’s Pullman neighborhood.
It ended on an exit ramp of the southbound Bishop Ford at 115th Street.
The driver was taken into custody.
The CPD says the van was not connected to Tuesday’s shooting.
The 'Hands To Myself' hitmaker happily picked up the table for the 'Can't Feel My Face' singer's party to mark his upcoming birthday on February 16. The surprise party - which was held at Dave & Buster's in Hollywood - was attended by the singer's pals including French Montana, Big Sean and 2 Chainz. The group had exclusive access to the venue from 11pm until the early hours of the morning but Selena was unable to make the event as she was in NY for New York Fashion Week, TMZ reports.
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Daily Game' game
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Washington Lottery's "Daily Game" game were:
2-3-6
(two, three, six)
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2:41 Kristen Poshard talks about personal tragedy and her new position with Madison County
1:46 Hall of Famer Chris Pronger returns to the ice for Winter Classic Alumni Game
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0:30 Edwardsville basketball stars honored after tourney title
If you follow your instincts over the next few days you could make a fortune. Venus, your ruler, moves into the money area of your chart on Tuesday, which means that your hunches will be spot on. Never doubt what your inner voice tells you.
The Iraqi Independent High Electoral Commission cancelled the election results of 1,021 polling stations after checking into irregularities reported at them. Iraqi President Fuad Masum criticized the move as unconstitutional.
At least five people were killed, and eight were wounded in recent violence:
A roadside bomb killed one militiaman and wounded three more in Tuz Khormato.
In Rawah, a bomb wounded three people.
Two people were injured when bomb exploded in Taji.
Clashes between Shi’ite militiamen and ISIS militants were reported in Shirqat province. Four militants were killed.
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A cleaning material spill prompted the closure of a Corona street on Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 14, a fire official said.
A box truck was traveling in the area of Alcoa Circle and Rincon Street when it realized that the 330 gallon bin of Nitric Acid it was carrying was leaking, said Corona Fire spokesman John Deyoe.
Deyoe said the chemical is commonly utilized for cleaning purposes.
He said Rincon Street was closed off from Aburndale Street to Lincoln Avenue and nearby businesses were evacuated for operational safety as crews attempted to start a cleanup.
Crews had used a forklift to lift the bin of Nitric Acid off the truck and were trying to find a way to mitigate the leak before starting a decontamination operation.
He said the decontamination would consist of a series of rinsing and brushing.
Deyoe stressed that no one was in any danger as a result of the spill.
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EU Brexit negotiator Guy Verhofstadt has sparked fury after claiming that former Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill would have voted to remain in the European Union.
Mr Verhofstadt also accused Eurosceptics of destroying Sir Winston's legacy, a claim which prompted a furious backlash.
The European Parliament's negotiator told MEPs: "In May 1947, in the Albert Hall in London Churchill, the British Bulldog, made it very clear what he wanted. And I quote: 'I present the idea of a United Europe in which our country will play a decisive part. (…) as a member of the European family.'
“Yes, the Tories were openly pro-European at that time.”
In a series between Florida and Vanderbilt, Gators catcher J.J. Schwarz snaps an aluminum bat while poking a single through that scored 2 runs. The hit and run didn’t matter much for the outcome of the game, which ended in a blowout 20-8 win for Florida against the Commodores.
College baseball player snaps aluminum bat, still gets on base Via www.foxsports.com A Florida Gators player snapped his aluminum bat but still got a two-RBI single out of it
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who is returning to television with upcoming TV show "TED Talks India Nayi Soch", says he has no plans of competing with actors Akshay Kumar and Salman Khan on the small screen as they are doing "wonderfully well". Salman is currently hosting controversial reality show "Bigg Boss 11" while Akshay is seen as Super Judge on comedy show "The Great Indian Laughter Challenge".
North Korea is set to test-fire a new “high range” missile capable of hitting the US mainland, a Russian lawmaker claims.
Anton Morozov revealed Pyongyang’s plans as he returned from a five-day visit to the hermit state – where the mood is “rather belligerent” – with a Russian delegation.
He claims North Korean officials gave the Russians mathematical calculations showing that the intercontinental ballistic missile could reach targets on the US west coast.
It comes just days after a CIA official revealed that Kim Jong-un’s regime could launch a new missile or carry out another nuclear test next week.
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Mövenpick Siam Hotel Pattaya joins forces with local partners to promote family attractions on Thailand’s Eastern Seaboard
Everton Ladies climb to sixth in Women's Super League One with a comfortable home win over Sunderland.
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U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 13, 2017. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst
WASHINGTON President Donald Trump will host Italian Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni for an official working visit on April 20, the White House said on Thursday.
"The leaders will discuss the upcoming G7 ... and a range of issues of mutual concern," White House spokesman Sean Spicer told reporters.
Italy is hosting a summit of leaders from the Group of Seven biggest industrial economies in Sicily on May 26-27.
(Reporting by Steve Holland; Writing by Tim Ahmann; Editing by Eric Walsh)
Scrap yard fire closes Interstate 787 near Albany
COHOES, N.Y. (AP) — A scrap yard fire that's triggering explosions and producing thick, black smoke has forced the closure of a stretch of Interstate 787 near Albany.
Officials say Tuesday's fire at NH Kelman Scrap Recycling in Cohoes also led to the evacuation of nearby homes.
Albany International Airport sent its foam-dispensing fire trucks to help battle the blaze.
The fire started around 6 p.m. Tuesday and burned for more than two hours. No injuries have been reported.
Cohoes Mayor Shawn Morse said previous fires at the facility haven't risen to this magnitude.
The scrap yard has been in business since 1903.
It's located on 10 acres just west of the Mohawk River and features a 20,000-square foot warehouse.
#Westport News: On 02/26/2018, an officer reviewing recent Westport pawn and precious metals transactions observed multiple silver items sold by Maribeth Nixon. The silver items were engraved with initials different than her own. Nixon was known to the department as a caretaker for a local elderly woman with initials matching those engraved on the silver items. Detectives later interviewed Nixon and learned she had stolen the silver from her client. An arrest warrant application was submitted and granted by a judge. On 04/17/2018, Nixon turned herself in at police headquarters on the active warrant. She was charged with 53a-124 Larceny 3 rd and held on $25,000 court set bond. Nixon was unable to post her bond and was transported to court for the arraignment later that morning.
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Coronation Street star Helen has already announced her exit, and has revealed that she has filmed her final scenes already.
Helen is leaving the soap ahead of her maternity leave.
Speaking on Loose Women, Helen explained: “I’m going out in kind of very much a Rosie style.
“The storyline is hilarious. It is really, really funny.
“I’ve enjoyed that about my character, the comedy.”
Drivers across the region are facing huge delays as they try to get home during rush-hour.
There's currently stand-still traffic on the M60, M62 , M56 and M6 for a number of reasons.
Traffic is snarled up on the M60 in Salford in both directions following an earlier accident between two lorries.
It means that there are long delays in both directions between junction 13 for Worsley and junction 8 for Carrington as emergency repair works are carried out.
The traffic is having a knock-on effect on the neighbouring M62, with delays in both directions between junction 11 for Birchwood and junction 12 for the M60.
There are also delays on the M6 northbound at junction 21 for Warrington, and the M56 Sharston Link in both directions between J1 M60 and J4 for Wythenshawe.
The latter is due to safety barrier upgrades and drainage improvement works, according to traffic website Inrix.
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A 45-caliber Taurus handgun and some rounds were recovered in a traffic stop Tuesday June 13, 2017. (Courtesy of Lincoln Police)
A 29-year-old man is in jail, after he was pulled over by Lincoln Police for outstanding warrants on Tuesday evening.
Police got a complaint call of drug use involving Derek Spurlock. He was pulled over in the 2600 block of South 9th Street, where one gram of suspected methamphetamine was found in his pocket, while a stolen 45-caliber Taurus handgun was recovered from the vehicle.
The gun was reported stolen out of Antelope County in northeast Nebraska. Another 13 grams of meth was found in Spurlock’s backpack.
He was was cited/lodged for possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver, possession of a firearm with a drug violation and possession of methamphetamine within 1000 feet of a school.
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Warning to all the Wookies in Thredbo, Australia: be wary of the Alpine Way Resort. And if you’re human, it’s probably best to not wear Wookie suits to try and go down the slopes.
A 51-year-old learned the hard way not to dress like Chewbacca and attempt to ski, which ended with him behind bars. The man, Keith Wass, was told to take off his costume before going down the slopes by a resort worker. Wass refused and apparently lost his temper with the resort worker. He proceeded to repeatedly hit the worker with his snowboard, leaving the victim with “facial” and “dental” injuries.
Wass was arrested, taken to jail, and is being charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm, causing reckless grievous bodily harm and using an offensive weapon with the intention to commit an indictable offence.
He was released on bail.
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (AP) — Leland King II had 25 points and a career-high 17 rebounds to help UC Santa Barbara remain tied atop the Big West Conference with a 75-51 win over CSU Northridge on Saturday night.
The victory improved the Gauchos’ home record to 11-0, their best ever start to a season. Their overall record of 18-5 is their best overall start since the 1988-89 team did the same. In conference they are tied with UC Davis at 7-2.
UCSB first pulled away with an 8-2 run to end the first half with a 32-25 lead. The Gauchos then kept CSU Northridge (5-18, 2-7) at bay until going on a 19-1 run to lead 68-44.
Max Heidegger added four 3-pointers and 14 points, Marcus Jackson scored 12 and Ami Lakoju 10 for UC Santa Barbara.
Tavrion Dawson had 16 points and 10 rebounds and Lyrik Shreiner scored 10 for the Matadors.
The Bute Arts Society’s opening concert of its 2017-18 season was a success, with virtuoso pianist Daniel Lebhardt impressing with a wide-ranging performance.
In the elegant surroundings of Rothesay’s Trinity Church on Friday, October 6, the 24-year-old Hungarian played pieces by Mozart, Chopin, Bartok and more to appreciative applause.
The performance was the first of the Bute Arts Society's 2017-18 concert season.
Daniel has previously performed across the world.
He played in Rothesay just over a year ago for the arts society and was invited back for the first of six concerts the society will organise this winter and next spring.
The next performance will be by the Monzani trio, playing the flute, the violin and the cello on November 24.
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WASHINGTON May 1 Chicago Department of Transportation director Ginger Evans will testify on Thursday at a U.S. Senate hearing on the April 9 forced removal of a passenger from a United Airlines flight.
Evans will join United President Scott Kirby on the Hill in the second congressional hearing into the incident that sparked international outrage and prompted the industry to revise customer service practices.
The Chicago aviation department has suspended four people in connection with the incident. (Reporting by David Shepardson and Alana Wise; Editing by Sandra Maler)
London police have charged two individuals nearly a week after a gas bar hold-up in north London.
Officers say that about 7:30 a.m. on April 15, a man entered the store at 1845 Adelaide St. N., and demanded cash from a female employee. Police say the man made threats to shoot the employee, before fleeing the scene in a vehicle with an undisclosed amount of money and property.
The employee wasn’t hurt in the incident.
READ MORE: Police searching for suspect in Tillsonburg walking-trail holdup
Investigators discovered the vehicle used during the robbery had been stolen earlier from a Mount Pleasant Avenue address. The accused were arrested on April 21.
A 26-year-old London man is charged with disguise with intent, driving while disqualified, robbery with violence or threats, and three theft-related charges.
A 30-year-old London woman is charged with two theft-related charges, and possession of a controlled substance.
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Bloomington Ice Garden Reaches Final Four In Hockeyville USA Competition Starting Tuesday, people can vote to help the Bloomington Ice Garden win $150,000 in upgrades. Bloomington made it into the final four of the Kraft Hockeyville USA competition, after beating out Austin's Riverside Arena in the previous round.
Good Question: Who Picks Up The Trash Along The Highways?It happens every spring. The snow melts and what's piled up along the roads over the winter begins to appear. Carla from Edina noticed the trash along the highways, so she wants to know: Who picks it up? Good Question.
Gov. Brian Sandoval has signed several marijuana bills including the measure regulating advertising of recreational marijuana projects.
SB344 creates labeling requirements and restricts marketing marijuana edibles in a manner that would appeal to children. Edibles will come in opaque, child-proof packages.
In addition, he signed SB487 imposing a 15 percent wholesale tax on marijuana products as well as AB422.
Together, those bills help simplify taxation of the project by allowing “single stream” wholesaling from cultivation to production to retail sales by dispensaries. That means sellers don’t have to maintain separate inventories of pot products but can impose the different and lower tax rates on medical marijuana at the cash register.
The fortune from Tuesday's draw was also shared with another ticket bought in Belgium.
The winner has not been named PA
A UK ticketholder won nearly £20 million in Tuesday's EuroMillions draw.
The £39 million jackpot was shared between one UK ticket and a ticket bought in Belgium.
Each jackpot winner will get a windfall of £19,987,961.20.
The winning numbers were 2, 10, 24, 40 and 44 and Lucky Star numbers were 3 and 10.
Andy Carter, winners' adviser at The National Lottery, said: "It is fantastic to see another giant UK EuroMillions jackpot winner after 17 in just the last two years."
Two UK ticketholders also won £1 million by matching the Millionaire Maker codes HCQM49983 and HCQT54057.
Friday's EuroMillions jackpot is an estimated £14 million.
While the precinct is in Los Angeles to attend a funeral, Capt. Holt learns that he has been chosen to run for Chief Commissioner of the NYPD.
Hamid Mohammadi, the new head of Iran's Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization, on Sunday dismissed reports that Saudi Arabia has invited Iran to discuss a resumption of Iranians' participation in Hajj pilgrimage. "Contrary to the report published by some media outlets regarding an invitation by Saudi Arabia for Iran's participation in this year's Hajj rituals, we have received no invitation," Mohammadi said.
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* Iridium announces successful completion of first-launch Iridium Next Satellites activities and second launch date
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Guns In the wake of great tragedy, how do you find solace? In an effort to move forward from another mass shooting, we’d like to hear from you.
The recent shooting at a country music festival in Las Vegas was the most deadly in recent American history. Impacts of the tragedy will reverberate through communities across the nation and throughout the West. In an effort to move forward, we want to hear from you: How do you find solace in these difficult times?
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) _ Residents in southwestern Minnesota are stacking sandbags
and bracing for more rain after torrential downpours washed out roads and flooded basements.
Lyon, Redwood and Murray counties are dealing with headaches after an estimated 8 to 10 inches of rain fell overnight in some places. As the rain stopped Tuesday morning, many homeowners were dealing with flooded basements and other storm damage.
Murray County spokeswoman Christy Riley says the flooding ``was a shocker'' because heavy rains were not in the forecast.
State officials temporarily closed highways in some flooded areas, warning travelers about the threat of moving water sweeping away vehicles.
Marshall Mayor Bob Byrnes says the city is ``well protected'' from rising river levels.
Three killed in Kahuta car-dumper collision
KAHUTA: At least three people were killed when a car collided with a dumper here on Saturday morning.
Sources said the car and the dumper collided head-on near Nala Link. As a result, three people were killed.
The bodies had been shifted to a hospital.
Nanocap Cumulus Media (CMLS +1.2% ) has gained 27.9% after hours following the release of Q2 earnings where it grew revenues slightly but quintupled net income.
EBITDA of $67.4M was up 6.7% Y/Y and beat an expected $60.3M.
Net revenue by segment: Radio Station Group, $208.6M (down 0.7%); Westwood One, $81.2M (up 6.1%); Corporate and other, $701,000 (up 0.3%).
Net income by segment: Radio Station Group, $46.8M (up 0.9%); Westwood One, $10.98M (up $10.09M from year ago).
Capex was $7.5M for the quarter (up 2.3%). Cash and equivalents came to $141.2M, up 7.6% Y/Y.
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Bruins fall to Harding Academy in the final seconds
JACKSON, Tenn — The USJ Bruins fell to Harding Academy on a last second buzzer beater, 57-55.
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After no traffic deaths in Trempealeau County for all of 2016, the news isn't so good for the new year. Two people died in a crash just after noon on Jan. 1. They were in a car with two others that crossed the center line of Hwy.
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Authorities have released the name of a Nebraska teenager who died in a western Iowa lake.
The Iowa Natural Resources Department identified the boy as 16-year-old Edgar Gregorio Loarca Garcia, of Omaha.
Witnesses saw the boy disappear around 1:15 p.m. Monday beneath the water at Lake Manawa beach in Council Bluffs.
He was last seen on an inner tube near the ropes that mark the end of the swimming area. His body was found about two hours later.
The apparent drowning is being investigated.
JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) - A former New Jersey church pastor who fled the country after he was convicted of sexually assaulting a teenage boy has been sentenced to more time behind bars.
Gregorio Martinez received a five-year prison term Monday for bail jumping. He will start serving the term once he completes a four-year sentence he got last July for the sex assault.
Martinez is native of the Dominican Republic and once was a Pentecostal preacher. He was convicted in February 2015 of molesting a 13-year-old boy he knew through a North Bergen church. Martinez fled and remained at large until he was apprehended in Honduras in August 2016.
Authorities had been searching for him since he failed to appear at a pre-sentencing hearing.
Martinez still faces charges stemming from the alleged sexual assaults of three other males.
NEW YORK — Kate Spade New York has announced plans to donate $1 million to support suicide prevention and mental health awareness causes in tribute to the company’s late founder.
To start, the company said Wednesday the Kate Spade New York Foundation is giving $250,000 to the Crisis Text Line , a free, 24-hour confidential text message service for people in crisis.
The company also said it will match public donations made to the service from June 20 through June 29, up to an amount of $100,000.
Kate Spade New York also says it will host a Global Mental Health Awareness Day for employees as part of its Wellness Program.
The 55-year-old fashion designer was found dead by suicide June 5. Her husband says she had depression and anxiety for many years.
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This story has been corrected to show that Spade was found dead June 5, not last month.
Lucinda Methuen-Campbell killed herself after being left in agony following a bowel operation
Mr Dixon performed the operation in 2016 with the mesh but it was unsuccessful and caused her to be in agony
The surgeon later told her that her ovaries were taken out “because they were in the way”.
Mr Dixon has built up an international reputation for using mesh to fix bowel problems – but is currently suspended from two hospitals in Bristol.
He is under investigation by the NHS which referred him to the General Medical Council over the mesh procedures.
Mrs Methuen-Campbell was found hanged in her attic after telling her ex-partner sculptor Philip Chatfield: “There didn’t seem to be away out of the pain.”
He said: “The pain continued to get worse and nobody seemed able to solve the problem.
SC shooter’s competency hearing closed to public
A federal judge has shut out the public from a second hearing on the competency of a man charged with killing nine black people during Bible study at a South Carolina church.
HENRICO COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Former Henrico Supervisor Richard “Dick” Glover will be honored by the Glen Allen Youth Athletic Association on Monday.
Glover is being inducted into the Babe Ruth Southeast Regional Hall Of Fame at RF&P Park just before the World Series game featuring Glen Allen’s 14-year-old team.
Glover, who was the longest-serving active member of the Henrico County Board of Supervisors, died earlier this year. He was 82.
The Glen Allen Youth Athletic Association says that for decades, Glover would drive a lap through RF&P Park.
The induction presentation starts at 6:30 p.m.
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GUNMA (TR) – Gunma Prefectural Police are hunting for a man who assaulted a male Peruvian national in the town of Oizumi on Tuesday, reports TV Asahi (Apr. 24).
At around 4:00 p.m., a witness to the incident alerted police, saying, “A foreigner used a crowbar in an assault.” Officers arriving at the scene found the victim, aged in his 40s, bleeding from a wound to the head in front of his residence.
The victim was conscious as he was transported to a hospital. However, his condition is not known, police said.
After the incident, the perpetrator, who is believed to also be Peruvian, aged in his 30s, fled the scene with the crowbar. Police later issued a warning to local residents.
According to police, the victim is believed to be acquainted with the perpetrator. Standing about 160 centimeters tall, the suspect has a rotund build. He was dressed entirely in black at the time of the incident, police said.
Police are seeking his whereabouts on suspicion of attempted murder.
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+ Enlarge this image Fiji Times Ltd publisher and general manager Hank Arts outside the Suva courthouse yesterday. Picture: JOVESA NAISUA
HIGH Court judge Justice Thushara Rajasinghe will deliver his ruling on June 29 on the submission made by the defence lawyer that the amended charges by the State against three senior staff of The Fiji Times, the company and a letter writer were defective. Justice Rajasinghe yesterday said he was fully involved in a trial and would not be able to deliver his ruling.
The Director of Public Prosecutions amended the charges from inciting communal antagonism to sedition.
The Fiji Times editor-in-chief, Fred Wesley, the company's general manager and publisher, Hank Arts, Fiji Times Ltd, Nai Lalakai editor Anare Ravula, and letter writer Josaia Waqabaca are facing charges of one count each of sedition over a letter that appeared in the Nai Lalakai. Bail was extended for all five accused.
LOS ANGELES (WHDH) — Three former NFL stars are suspended from the NFL Network amid allegations of sexual harassment.
Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk, former Patriots player Heath Evans and former Steelers player Ike Taylor have all been suspended, according to Bloomberg News who obtained a copy of an amended lawsuit filed in Los Angeles County Court.
Bloomberg News reported that a former wardrobe stylist at the NFL Network said she was sexually harassed by the on-air talent, a former executive producer and an NFL talent coordinator.
Taylor, also an analyst, allegedly sent this woman “sexually inappropriate” pictures of himself and a video of him in the shower.
Evans, another analyst, reportedly sent nude pictures of himself, made sexual advances and comments.
Former NFL Network analysts Donovan McNabb and Warren Sapp were also named.
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Generally speaking there are two fundamental types of critiques of the controversial Mr. Donald Trump: the honest analytical kind and the partisan political hack kind. It's too bad so many of the president's most loyal followers can't tell the difference between the two.
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× Ohio zoo’s polar bear moves to Chicago to find romance
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio zoo’s polar bear is off to Chicago to find love.
The Toledo Zoo says its 21-year-old female bear named Nan has been moved to the Brookfield Zoo near Chicago to see if she will breed with the zoo’s male bear.
Nan moved into her new home this week where she’s separated by a fence from her potential mate named Hudson.
The Brookfield Zoo says the bears will spend a little time getting to know each other before moving in together.
The move was arranged by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and its polar bear species survival program.
Keepers at the Toledo Zoo say Nan is genetically important because she was born in the wild and discovered as an orphan cub near Barrow, Alaska.
North Carolina homeowners were shocked to find nearly $30,000 in marijuana inside a package that was delivered at their doorstep.
The box, delivered Wednesday to a home in Charlotte, contained 15 1-pound bricks of marijuana, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg police said.
According to WSOC 9, it’s the second time a package filled with drugs is dropped off at an unsuspecting home in the area in just one week.
Investigators in York County said a Rock Hill woman expecting a yoga mat received a box overfilling with oxycodone pills on Saturday. The box contained more than 20,000 pills worth nearly $400,000.
Officials say both cases are still open.
Marvin Brown, commander of the York County Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Enforcement Unit, told WSOC 9 that mail delivery of illegal drugs has become more prevalent in the drug trade.
Traffickers are using fake or wrong addresses and names and then waiting for the packages to be delivered there.
× Longview bridge reopens after backpacks investigated
LONGVIEW, Wash. (AP) — Authorities have reopened a bridge between Longview, Washington and Rainier, Oregon, that had been shut down because of suspicious backpacks on the Oregon side.
Multiple news outlets report that witnesses called 911 around 9:30 a.m. Monday to report seeing a man lowering backpacks from the bridge over the Columbia River and tying them there before walking away.
A bomb squad was called and the bridge was closed in both directions. The Washington State Patrol said one of the backpacks had been detonated as of Monday afternoon.
The Oregon State Police and U.S. Coast Guard referred to the backpacks as suspicious. It wasn’t clear if authorities found any type of explosives in the backpacks.
The bridge was closed for several hours. The Columbia River was also closed to traffic.
BREWSTER, Mass. (AP) — Fire officials in Massachusetts have rescued three people from freezing waters off of Breakwater Beach.
The Cape Cod Times reports that a dive team responded to an emergency call in Brewster around 6:40 p.m. Sunday. Brewster Fire Chief Robert Moran says two staff members at the Latham School went after a female student who had swam away from shore.
Moran says the dive team and firefighters worked together to rescue all three individuals. They were all taken to Cape Cod Hospital with unspecified injuries.
The Latham School treats children and young adults with developmental disorders.
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U.S. Census data used by Business Insider magazine shows Murfreesboro and Rutherford County among the fastest growing areas in the country. A four-point-seven population growth over 2015-2016 leads Tennessee and most of the nation for areas over 50-thousand residents.
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LAS VEGAS (AP) — The union representing thousands of Las Vegas casino workers says two companies would lose more than $10 million a day combined if housekeepers, cooks and others go on strike.
The Culinary Union detailed Wednesday how it thinks a one-month strike would affect MGM Resorts International and Caesars Entertainment, which operate more than half the properties that would be affected.
The contracts of 50,000 workers employed at 34 casino-hotels expire at midnight Thursday. They could walk off the job any time starting Friday after voting last week to authorize a strike.
MGM says it met with union negotiators this week and has more talks scheduled. The company says it remains confident that it can "resolve the outstanding contract issues."
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"... it can not be bandaged over at a presidential level through another executive order" Ivanka Trump says about immigration reform at Fortune's Most Powerful Women Summit in Washington, D.C.
Rain Doesn’t Stop Blues Fest’s 3rd Day Of Blues
DULUTH, Minn.- Rain and dreary skies Sunday didn’t stop thousands of Blues fans from all over the country from packing Bayfront Park for the last day of this three–day event.
It’s a rain-or-shine event that has one very loyal following.
“This is just a great place to have an event like this. They love coming for the music, I mean we offer 30 bands for the entire weekend, they love coming to Duluth, and the festival is located in right in the middle of everything so it’s just a great place to come enjoy music and enjoy the city of Duluth,” said Cyndee Parsons, the director of media relations for the festival.
In all, nearly 500 artists have performed at blues fest since its debut 29 years ago.
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With an extensive SUV lineup that counts everything, from the GLA to the GLS , Mercedes-Benz has what it needs to follow the increased demand in such vehicles.But does an even smaller model make any sense? Well, considering that Audi has already went down this road by introducing the Q2 earlier this year , the answer would be 'yes', as it could offer Ingolstadt's small premium crossover a true rival.Of course, there's no official data to point into this direction for now, but that hasn’t stoppedfrom imagining it, with GLA influences , wrapped up in a petite design.If the German car brand would eventually give it a shot means that it should keep its costs down in order to make it count. And to make it even more affordable, the subcompact SUV would probably need to be based on a similar hatch, one that currently lacks from Mercedes-Benz's lineup. Plus, considering that the brand's new naming strategy has went down to 'A' for the smaller models already, naming it would also be a problem...
State legislation that would alter the makeup of the Vermont Nuclear Decommissioning Citizens Advisory Panel and shift more representation to Windham County would not preclude Sen. Mark MacDonald, D-Orange , from serving, according to one of the bill's co-sponsors.
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Arconic on Monday said it's CEO Klaus Kleinfeld resigned the post amidst a brutal struggle with activist investing group Elliott Management and its relentless chief Paul Singer. Arconic, a spinoff of aluminum giant Alcoa that specializes in aerospace components, named director David Hess as interim CEO.
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Paul Thurrott has seen an internal memo detailing Microsoft’s (NASDAQ:MSFT) response to last week’s Consumer Reports decision to remove its recommendation from the Surface products.
Microsoft corporate VP Panos Panay seems to attribute the Consumer Reports survey results to customers unhappy with the previous generation Surface Book and Surface Pro 4 customers.
The Surface Book and Pro 4 were problematic devices that forced a Microsoft apology before the newer, improved models were released. The Book and Pro 4 had return rates of 17% and 16%, respectively.
Microsoft says newer Surface devices have lower return rates, higher customer satisfaction, and better quality that stand against the Consumer Reports findings.
Microsoft shares are up 1.48% .
Previously: Microsoft disagrees with Consumer Reports decision on Surface devices (Aug. 11)
The young artists of Mentor Public Library’s Studio MPL club will get into the “spirits” of the season during their next meeting.
They’ll make artwork inspired by Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), a holiday in Mexico that stretches from Oct. 31 to Nov. 2. It’s an opportunity for families to get together, celebrate, and remember loved ones who have passed on.
It’s also an opportunity to sculpt and decorate colorful skulls.
Kids can decorate some of their own at 4 p.m. , Oct. 12, at the library’s Main Branch — 8215 Mentor Ave. in Mentor.
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The club is free to attend and open to all kids in first through fifth grades. The library does ask that people register beforehand by signing up online at www.mentorpl.org or calling the library at 440-255- 8811, ext. 221.
Turner produced 21 points (9-16 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and two blocked shots in 30 minutes during Monday's 110-100 win over the Lakers.
Turner gave it a go with his sore ankle and ended up with a full complement of minutes on Monday.Turner and Al Jefferson are currently Indiana's only healthy options inside with Domantas Sabonis (ankle) out, so Turner will be expected to log a few more minutes than normal as long as his ankle holds up.
Michigan's attorney general today is expected to file new criminal charges related to Flint's lead-tainted water crisis.
Attorney General Bill Schuette's investigation with Genesee County Prosecutor David Leyton has already led to charges against 13 current or former government officials, including former city emergency managers Darnell Earley and Gerald Ambrose who were appointed by Gov. Rick Snyder.
Two defendants pleaded no contest to willful neglect of duty. The other cases are pending.
Schuette plans a news conference in Flint at 11 a.m. Wednesday.
Flint started using untreated Flint River water to save money in 2014, resulting in lead being leached from pipes into the water supply. It returned to Detroit's water system in 2015.
Flint's water has improved, but residents will be using bottled water or faucet filters for years until thousands of lead pipes have been replaced.
Complete coverage of the Flint water crisis.
Beloved classics from Mary Poppins and Les Miserable are coming to Blackfriars Theatre and Arts Centre, in Boston.
Blackfriars Theatre Academy Seniors, led by the Academy Performers, will perform next Thursday, November 30, at 7pm.
A spokesman for the Blackfriars Theatre Academy Concert said: “For just this one night come and enjoy the young talent that Boston has to offer.”
Tickets, priced at £11 for adults and £10 for concessions, are available from www.blackfriarstheatre.co.uk or the box office on 01205 363108.
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A West Valley police officer who helped evacuate residents had to be treated for smoke inhalation after a fire broke out at an apartment complex Sunday morning. The fire at the Aspenwood Apartments, 4139 S. 4080 West, started about 9 a.m. Investigators believe a trash can with discarded cigarettes on a second floor outdoor patio started the fire, said West Valley Fire Capt.
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Jurors in the federal district magistrate court in Sherman have heard all of the evidence they will get in Deborrah Skaggs' case concerning age discrimination against the Van Alstyne Independent School District.
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Man killed, another hurt in St. Charles Township crash
One man was killed and another was injured in a car crash early Friday in west suburban unincorporated St. Charles Township.
The single-car crash happened about 3 a.m. on Burr Road south of Bolcum Road, according to a statement from the Kane County sheriff’s office.
One man was dead at the scene while another was taken to a hospital with injuries that were not thought to be life-threatening, the sheriff’s office said. Further details were not immediately available.
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Ahmedabad: As the clock ticks for the second phase of Assembly polls in central and north Gujarat on December 14, all eyes are on 39 lakh voters of 16 seats in the mega city, considered a stronghold of the BJP since the 90s.
During the 2012 Assembly polls, the BJP won 14 seats in Ahmedabad. Like other cities of Gujarat, the voters of this bustling urban centre have been standing firmly behind the BJP since the early 90s.
At least five seats have a sizable population of Patidars. These areas witnessed violence and arson during the quota agitation led by Hardik Patel two years back.
Four seats have a considerable number of Muslim voters. The Maninagar constituency, represented by Prime Minister Narendra Modi thrice from 2002 till 2014 as then MLA and Gujarat chief minister, can easily be termed as the city's most high profile seat and a bastion of the BJP. In 2012, Modi won by a margin of over 86,000 votes.
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Brown County Circuit Judge Kendall Kelley has been assigned to review whether to pursue contempt findings against nine people involved with a now-closed investigation into Gov. Scott Walker.
Kelley was assigned Monday to replace Jefferson County Circuit Judge William Hue. He removed himself from the case because he had posted comments on Twitter about the investigation before it was assigned to him.
Kelley was assigned to the case by Randy Koschnick, director of state courts.
Kelley was appointed as judge by Republican Gov. Scott McCallum in 2002 and has been elected to the post every year since 2003.
The original investigation looked into whether Walker’s recall campaign coordinated illegally with conservative groups. The state Supreme Court ruled it did not.
Last week Attorney General Brad Schimel sought discipline against nine people involved in the original investigation.
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ANKARA May 3 An explosion in a coal mine in northern Iran on Wednesday killed at least 21 workers and injured 69 others, state media reported.
"Twenty-one bodies of workers who were killed in the explosion have been taken out of the mine ...So far there have been 69 injured," a regional official in Golestan province told the semi-official Tasnim news agency.
The blast occurred at 12:45 p.m. local time (0815 GMT) in the Zemestanyurt coal mine in Golestan. (Writing by Parisa Hafezi; editing by Mark Heinrich)
惠譽：中國奢侈品市場回暖為零售商緩解了一定壓力
(The following statement was released by the rating agency) HONG KONG, February 15 (Fitch) 本文章英文原文最初於2017年2月5日發布于：Fitch: China Luxury Pick-up Provides Some Relief to Retailers 惠譽評級表示，近期中國奢侈品消費回暖，可能促進國內百貨運營商和奢侈品零售商的銷售，其中包括金鷹商貿集團有限公司（BB-/負面）、亨得利控股有限公司（B+/評級展 望觀察負面）、和百盛商業集團有限公司（B-/負面），但可能不足以抵消消費模式轉變和來自新零售業態的競爭所造成的結構性問題的影響。 Coach、Swatch集團和LVMH集團等國際品牌的財報顯示，在度過中國反腐行動和消費者情緒低迷導致的長達數年的艱難期之後，中國的奢侈品消費開始回暖。2016 年第四季度Coach在大中華區的銷售額（按本地貨幣計算）增長6%
Governor John Bel Edwards asked lawmakers to lessen the impact of cuts by borrowing 119 million dollars from the state's Rainy Day Fund. You can view his budget stabilization plan here.
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Hayward (Calif.) Moreau Catholic running back Adi Anderson was one of many recruits that was in the Beaver State last week to take in visits at Oregon State and Oregon.With Oregon State, Anderson h...
The former Brooklands Social Services office building in Market Harborough is going to be converted into flats.
The large building at 34, Northampton Road was originally built in the 19th century as a home for the Symington family, owners of the town’s corset factory.
Now it will become accommodation again - with the main building converted into seven apartments.
A further three new detached homes will be built on the site, with access onto Walcot Road.
Tuesday night’s district council planning committee backed the plan unanimously.
Cllr Amanda Nunn said: “It brings an unused building back into use,”
Deputies said a St. Louis, Missouri man was involved in a crash that blocked Blandville Road in McCracken County, Kentucky.
The man's van was pulling a trailer that had a minivan on it.
The driver lost control and the trailer flipped throwing the minivan off.
The road was blocked for an hour for clearing.
No one was hurt.
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Torlakson said that by 2030, he wants half of the state’s 6.2 million K-12 students to participate in classes or programs that lead to proficiency in two or more languages. By 2040, he wants three out of four students to be proficient enough to earn the State Seal of Biliteracy.
LeBlanc racked up six strikeouts and allowed two earned runs on six hits over 4.2 innings in a loss to the White Sox on Monday.
With starter Mike Leake flaming out by allowing eight earned runs in just over three innings, LeBlanc was called on in the hopes of giving the bullpen some rest. The veteran southpaw was effective enough to go the distance from that point in what was his fourth multi-inning outing in as many appearances. Although he's pitched to some contact over his last two trips to the mound, LeBlanc's ability to fill in as he did Monday exemplifies the value he brings the relief corps.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Comforia Residential Reit Inc
* Says it acquired properties for 7.83 billion yen on Feb. 2
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NEW YORK (AP) - Thousands of protesters and heavy security are ready to greet President Donald Trump as he returns to his New York City home for the first time since his inauguration.
Demonstrators were in pens police erected across the street from Trump Tower by early Monday evening, hours before his expected arrival.
An inflatable caricature of Trump is rising above pedestrians on a nearby block.
Police have stationed sand-filled sanitation trucks as barriers around the skyscraper and layers of metal police barricades around the main entrance.
Among the protesters is the Rev. Jan Powell, a retired United Church of Christ minister. She says she's bothered by the Republican president's response to the white supremacist rally that descended into violence Saturday in Virginia.
Trump initially blamed "many sides" for the violence. He now says "racism is evil."
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Heritage Auto Sales, 1316 Jefferson Davis Highway, 4/15, 12:10 p.m. An employee reported that an unknown person attempted to force entry into a storage shed. No items were missing.
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TRURO, N.S. — A quantity of the potentially deadly drug fentanyl was stolen during a home invasion late Tuesday in Nova Scotia.
The Mounties say they responded to the robbery at about 10 p.m. in the Valley neighbourhood near Truro, at a residence on McCallum Drive.
Investigators say three men forced their way into a home and demanded drugs from a homeowner.
They made off with quantities of fentanyl and morphine, a cell phone and cash, escaping the area undetected before police arrived.
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March 19(Reuters) - He Bei Cheng De LoLo Co Ltd
* Says it plans to pay cash dividend of 5 yuan per 10 shares (before tax) to shareholders for 2017
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In a State of Origin series that's much more interesting than the rugby version, a Tasmanian pinot might go up against a Victorian one, or a WA cabernet sauvignon against one from SA. Yes, that sounds as exciting as watching grapes ferment, but the fun of BOTV comes from the casting of trio Arthur Robert, Liinaa Berry and above all Frank Moylan, a man born to be bullish on TV. Exhibiting the same irreverence and informality as the very excellent The Wine Show from British actors Matthew Goode and Matthew Rhys, it's the Mastermind for anyone who loves a drop. LD
Canada’s three major political parties all dealt with internal discipline issues in their own unique style recently. In this video, National Post columnist John Ivison explains what it means for next year’s election.
Listen in on the politics chat going on in dark corners of Ottawa bars with the National Post’s Speakeasy series. Each week we’ll bring you all the chatter on the Hill and analysis of the news-making issues.
Remember. It's the ground that kills you. Crash Archer's new season when Danger Island premieres April 25 on FXX.
NYON, Switzerland (AP) UEFA will re-examine an investigation into Paris Saint-Germain’s finances which was closed last month.
UEFA says judges on its club finance monitoring panel will review a decision by investigators that PSG’s accounts to June 2017 complied with ”Financial Fair Play” rules.
The rules oversee spending on transfers and wages by all clubs which qualify for the Champions League and Europa League. UEFA can exclude clubs in serious cases.
The review adds pressure on the French champions which UEFA asked last month to raise cash selling players before its latest financial year closed last weekend.
PSG then sold midfielder Javier Pastore to Roma last week for 24.5 million euros ($28.6 million) to help balance accounts made lopsided by the world-record deal to buy Neymar from Barcelona last August.
UEFA investigators also said Qatar-owned PSG overstated the market value of sponsor deals from the emirate.
Bakersfield (Calif.) standout Cameron Williams is rated as a three-star dual-threat quarterback, but that will not last for long. On Saturday while on an unofficial visit to Eugene for Oregon’s ann...
Investigations are continuing into reports that three Amey workers fell ill after drinking tea provided to them by a resident while they were felling trees in Sheffield.
A police spokeswoman said "complex forensic investigations" were continuing following claims the contractors became ill after working in the Dore area in October and reported it to the police.
She said forensic tests began in December and were continuing.
READ MORE: 'We've not done anything wrong' - Sheffield tree campaigners caught up in 'tea gate' row hit back at claim they poisoned workers
The workers' claims are the latest in a long-running battle between campaigners trying to save trees and workers trying to fell and replace them as part of the council's £2.2 billion Streets Ahead programme.
PROSPERITY — The Mid-Carolina JV Boys’ Basketball team lost to Chapin 37 to 30. Darian Bookman led the way with 10 points. Preston Bookman, Shelton Brook, TJ Bookman and Madarrius Chaplin each had four points.
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A United Nations expert on extreme poverty and human rights is meeting with hurricane victims in Puerto Rico, marking the first time such an envoy has visited the U.S. territory in recent history.
Special rapporteur Philip Alston's trip Monday comes as Puerto Ricans and some government officials voice complaints that the U.S. has not provided sufficient help after Hurricane Maria hit the island on Sept. 20.
The Category 4 storm killed dozens of people and destroyed tens of thousands of homes. Ten of the island's 78 municipalities are still without power, and thousands of businesses remain closed.
Alston told The Associated Press that there is a disproportionate number of Puerto Ricans living in poverty and that he's trying to assess the effectiveness of measures taken by the federal government.
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Set back from a busy street, this isn't one of Tallinn's most glamorous locations, but Tallinn's splendidly preserved Old Town is a 10 to 15-minute walk away, as is the Kristine shopping mall, while the international airport is a mere 15 to 20 minutes away by taxi.
The Baltic harbour, with ferry connections to Finland, Sweden and Latvia, is similarly convenient 10 to 15-minute taxi-hop away. Active guests will enjoy the 45-minute stroll to the Kumu Museum of Contemporary Art, while the award winning Seaplane Museum is just 10 minutes away by taxi.
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The Israel Air Force will carry out a military drill in Tuesday in central Israel, planned in advance as part of the army’s regular annual training program aimed at maintaining troop readiness.
“As part of the exercise, a number of launches from an IDF base in central Israel will be carried out in which explosions will be heard,” read a statement from the IDF.
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Police are looking for a missing 14-year-old who disappeared yesterday.
William Hutcsh was last seen in the Bala area.
Officers think he may be trying to get to London and say it is likely he has gone via Wrexham train station.
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William is described as slim and of Afro Caribbean ethnic origin.
He is around 5ft 7ins tall, has a London accent and was wearing a grey top with a North Face body warmer and grey Nike tracksuit bottoms.
Anyone with information is urged to call North Wales Police on 101 and quoting incident reference number 19746.
The luncheon fashion show featuring items from Alice Becker of Novato includes conservative talk radio host Melanie Morgan and Bay Area fitness instructor Joanie Greggains as models. Raffle money benefits the scholarship program for Marin high school and JRROTC students, book donations to school libraries, and a school flag restoration and replacement program.
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Perrion Callandret had 23 points on 10-of-14 shooting and Idaho led the entire way in an 81-58 victory over Sacramento State on Saturday night.
Victor Sanders hit a 3 with 3:29 left that sparked a late 9-0 run to help the Vandals (16-7, 8-3 Big Sky) secure their third win in a row and sixth in the last seven.
Idaho doubled up the Hornets (6-17, 3-7) in the first half for a 40-20 lead at the break. Sacramento State scored the first nine points of the second half, but didn’t cut the deficit into single digits until a 10-0 run made it 59-50 with seven minutes left. That was as close as they would get.
Brayon Blake added 16 points, Chad Sherwood scored 12 and Jordan Scott 11 for Idaho, which made 10 of 21 from 3-point range.
Joshua Patton led Sacramento State with 16 points. Justin Strings scored 13 and Jeff Wu 11.
DUBAI: A 52-year-old Indian national, who has been living in the deserts of Saudi Arabia illegally for 23 years, will soon return to India after the government announced a 90-day amnesty period, according to a media report. Gana Prakasam Rajamariyan came to Saudi Arabia in August 1994 to work as a farm-hand in a remote village in Hail province.
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Fire departments throughout the county have been working overtime recently, fighting grass and brush fires. They would like to issue this reminder:
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A Saturn-Uranus link on your birthday demands that you leave your old ways behind and find a more fulfilling fate. Listen to and act on what your Higher Mind tells you. The lower side of your nature has had its day and must now be left behind.
Reuben Zammit has headed TVM's programmes department since 2010.
Reuben Zammit, programmes manager at the national broadcaster, has been informed that he will no longer be occupying his post.
The seasoned TV producer and director was informed about the decision by PBS CEO John Bundy last Monday, but he has not been told where he has been transferred to. No "valid" reason has been given for his transfer, according to sources.
The identity of the new programmes manager is not yet known.
Mr Zammit has been involved in broadcasting since 1993, and moved from the Broadcasting Authority to PBS in 1998. He was appointed the national station's programmes manager in 2010 following a public call for the post.
Along the years, he has been credited with rebuilding the programmes department and drastically increasing audience share by attracting new audiences to TVM and Radio Malta. Mr Zammit was also one of the key officials in setting up what was then known as Channel 12.
Sudan was something of a celebrity, attracting thousands of people to Kenya's Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Sudan was something of a celebrity, attracting thousands of people to Kenya's Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Researchers say the world's last male northern white rhinoceros, Sudan, has died after "age-related complications".
A statement from the Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Kenya says the 45-year-old rhino was euthanised on Monday after his condition "worsened significantly" and he was no longer able to stand.
The rhino had been part of an ambitious effort to save the subspecies from extinction with the help of the two surviving females.
"He was a great ambassador for his species and will be remembered for the work he did to raise awareness globally of the plight facing not only rhinos, but also the many thousands of other species facing extinction as a result of unsustainable human activity," said the conservancy's CEO, Richard Vigne.
Sudan was something of a celebrity, attracting thousands of visitors.
Oh we just all love those golden arches. Kids especially get a giddy feeling when they see McDonald’s reaching closing as their parents drive them to the famous fast food restaurant.
Now parents can relax a bit as the company released a deal to get two happy meals for the price of one.
To get the deal, just download the McDonald’s smartphone app, create an account and click the “Deals” tab. When you place your order, click on the coupon and present it to the cashier or scan the QR code at the kiosk.
That’s it, you’re set. The deal lasts through Oct. 8 so why wait? Take the kids out for a delicious meal!
Supposed there's time for Connor Cook(!) to tear it up(!), but if this holds, the #Broncos will have a shutout for the first time since '05.
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Many say it's the golden age of science fiction cinema. And rightly so, every month, we have a couple of movies that bend the rules of science to explore possibilities that sometimes make us seriously consider if things we see on the big screen could actually be true. The advances in graphics, and thanks to ever-so-increasing video resolution, we're increasingly leaving the theaters with visually appealing memories. That said, there are plenty of movies made back in the day that are far from ever getting displaced by the reboots spree that the Hollywood is currently embarking. With readers suggesting us this question every week, we think it's time we finally asked, what's your favorite science-fiction movie? Also, what are some other sci-fi movies that you have really enjoyed but think they have not received enough praises or even much acknowledgement?
MEXICO CITY, April 6 Mexico has extended until October a 15 percent tariff on 97 separate steel products imported from countries with which it does not share a free trade agreement, including China, the official government gazette said on Thursday.
The tariff was first raised in 2015 to protect local producers, but has since been extended three times. Mexico's Economy Ministry said in the gazette that a continued global steel glut had necessitated extension of the tariff.
Local steel industry representatives had asked for the tariff to be extended to protect against cheap Chinese imports.
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Saline County is still under a burn ban and high wildfire danger. County Judge Jeff Arey originally issues the countywide ban on Nov. 27.
Due to extremely dry weather conditions and the increase in probability for wildfires, a ban on open burning has been issued to protect lives and property," Arey said in a release announcing the ban.
Unfortunately, conditions have not changed.
Because dry conditions will continue during this week and no significant rain is expected, much of state will remain under a burn ban, according to the National Weather Service.
Wildfire danger also will likely increase until there is widespread rain.
"This ban prohibits all controlled burns, burn barrels, open fires in campfire rings and burn pits. While outdoor cooking is enclosed charcoal or gas grills is permitted, citizens are urged to maintain supervision on these activities at all times," Arey said.
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) " Cambodia's prime minister has lifted a ban on the return to the country of his main rival, daring him to risk imprisonment under an outstanding criminal conviction.
The order issued Wednesday by Hun Sen allowing the return of Sam Rainsy, for two decades his most persistent political opponent, comes as attention is being turned to next year's general election.
Hun Sen has repeatedly sought to sideline Sam Rainsy, especially by pursuing defamation cases against him. Sam Rainsy has stayed abroad since late 2015, when a conviction he believed was covered by a pardon was revived. Last October, he was officially banned from re-entering the country.
The new order forces Sam Rainsy to make good on a vow to return if the ban was lifted, or risk losing face.
And there was good news for Brazil head coach Tite too, as forward Douglas Costa joined the practice session and was cleared to return to squad after recovering from a muscle injury.
Costa had been working separately from the group since injuring his right thigh in the game against Costa Rica on June 22nd, missing the last group game against Serbia and the round of 16 game against Mexico.
A few other Brazilian players have needed medical attention during the tournament in Russia, including Neymar, Danilo, Fred, Renato Augusto and Marcelo.
Even coach Tite had to visit team doctors after pulling a muscle while celebrating a goal in the game against Costa Rica.
Marcelo did not play against Mexico after being replaced early in the game against Serbia because of a back spasm.
It remains unclear if the veteran left back will be available for Friday's quarter-final match against Belgium.
GREEN, L.G.; of White Lake; December 10, 2017; age 91; husband of Elaine “Joyce” for 67 years; father of Delilah (George) Fisher, Donald Green & Denise (Paul) Harding; preceded in death by his sons Allen & Dana; grandpa of 5 & 2 great grandsons; brother of Charles (Jackie) Green & Edward Green. L.G. served in the U.S. Navy and retired from Pontiac Motor. He enjoyed archery & bowling. Memorial service Friday, Dec 15th at 12:30 pm at Lewis E. Wint & Son Funeral Home, Clarkston where friends may visit at 11:30 a.m. Inurnment Great Lakes National Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Canine Companion Rescue or Mercy Hospice. Online guestbook www.wintfuneralhome.com
VARMLAND, Sweden (KXAN) — No, it’s not a ghost. A video captured a rare white moose in Sweden.
There are only about 100 white moose in the country, according to the BBC.
They’re not actually albino — instead, a genetic mutation causes them to grow white fur.
People can tell the difference between an albino moose and a white moose by looking at their eyes.
If they have pink or red eyes, they have albinism.
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DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — A robbery suspect was arrested after crashing a vehicle just minutes after the alleged crime.
Police say a pizza delivery driver was robbed near the intersection of Oxford Avenue and Catalpa Drive in Dayton around 1:15 a.m. on Tuesday.
Barely 15 minutes later, the suspect vehicle in the robbery crashed at the intersection of North Euclid Avenue and Cornell Drive.
Police took one person into custody.
No one was hurt in the robbery or the crash.
Four Members of the House - Representatives Ro Khanna [D-CA], Thomas Massie [R-KY], Mark Pocan [D-WI], and Walter Jones [R-NC] have introduced a bipartisan resolution to end U.S. military participation in Saudi Arabia's war, which was never authorized by Congress. The bill currently has 22 official co-sponsors. According to Section 7 of the War Powers Resolution, this Khanna-Massie resolution to end U.S. participation in a war that has never been authorized by Congress is ”privileged” - it must go to the House floor for a vote, it cannot be buried in committee.
The National Park Service announced a new pilot program aimed at speeding up the entrance lines at Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks.Park visitors can purchase their entrance pass for their travel dates online using the https://www.yourpassnow.com website. The electronic passes can be kept on a smart phone, tablet, or printed out. The tickets are validated at the entrance gate.The National Parks Service said this is the second electronic system they are testing in an attempt to speed up lines at park entrances.Visit https://www.yourpassnow.com to purchase your pass.
× Shop ‘n Save grocery stores to be sold
ST. LOUIS – Tuesday SuperValu announced it will be selling its grocery store chain Shop ‘n Save. The sale includes stores in the St. Louis region and on the east coast, stores branded Shop ‘n Save East.
Workers at the stores in the St. Louis region are represented by the United Food and Commercial Workers Union(s).
Locals 655, 881 and 88 released the following statement after the sale announcement:
“Announcements impacting this many hard-working families are always concerning. It’s times like these that the men and women working for this company need their union family the most. Locals 655, 881 and 88 are committed to protecting the good union jobs at Shop ‘n Save. We will remain in close contact with Supervalu as well as any future employer to ensure the promise that unions make to all workers: a better life for them and their families.”
NEW YORK (AP) — A law enforcement official tells The Associated Press that a man had a pipe bomb strapped to him when it went off on a New York City subway platform.
The explosion happened around 7:30 a.m. Monday. Details were still developing.
The person was arrested and has non-life-threatening injuries. Another person on the platform sustained non-life-threatening injuries
The official spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly about the incident.
White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders has tweeted that President Trump has been briefed on the explosion.
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CRANBURY TOWNSHIP, N.J. –– Delays are mounting on the New Jersey Turnpike as police investigate a crash on the turnpike early Thursday.
Two cars collided on the southbound inner roadway at mile post 69.3 of the NJ Turnpike in Cranbury Township.
A tweet from the New Jersey State Police says there were serious injuries in the crash. Unclear how many people were hurt.
NJTPK SB inner roadway @ MP 69.3 in Cranbury Twp. 2 car MVA w/ serious injuries. C/L & R/L down for invest. No additional info. #alert — NJSP - State Police (@NJSP) June 15, 2017
The vehicles appeared to strike a guardrail, spilling debris at the scene, video from Air11 shows. A white sheet was also seen on the roadway.
The right and center lanes of the roadway are blocked due to the investigation.
This is a developing story. Please check back later for updates.
By Staff Reporter | Fired NetOne boss, Reward Kangai, has filed a $1 million lawsuit against the state controlled Herald newspaper group for damages incurred over publishing stories which alleged that he was corrupt when he was still in charge of the mobile phone company.
In the summons submitted to the High Court seen by a local information technology online portal and issued to the Herald by Kangai’s attorney Tendai Biti, the former NetOne boss said the stories published by the Herald defamed him.
He said The Herald’s articles were wrongful and defamatory of the plaintiff in that it was intended to be understood by the readers of the newspaper and its online edition that the plaintiff is a corrupt, dishonest and conniving and unworthy of his position as the Chief Executive officer of NetOne.
The Alabama State Department of Education has not yet turned over emails related to a $708,000 contract with an outside consultant. The Decatur Daily filed a public records request March 3 for any written communication between ALSDE employees or officials and Jason Taylor, the Huntsville City Schools chief financial officer.
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JERUSALEM (AP) — Gaza’s Hamas rulers say they have agreed to a cease-fire with Israel to end the largest flare-up of violence between the sides since a 2014 war.
Khalil al-Hayya, a senior Hamas official, says Wednesday that Egyptian mediators intervened “after the resistance succeeded in warding off the aggression.”
He said militant groups in Gaza will commit to the cease-fire as long as Israel does. Israeli Cabinet minister Naftali Bennett told Israel’s Army Radio no agreement has been reached yet.
The Israeli military struck dozens of militant sites in Gaza overnight as rocket fire continued toward southern Israeli communities into early Wednesday morning.
The border area has been tense in recent weeks as Palestinians have held mass protests aimed at lifting an Israeli-Egyptian blockade imposed after Hamas seized power in 2007.
"James Comey better hope that there are no 'tapes' of our conversations before he starts leaking to the press," Trump tweeted in May. This caused the Wall Street Journal to file a request with the Secret Service under the Freedom of Information Act.
"In response to your request, the Secret Service has conducted a reasonable search for responsive records," the Secret Service replied. "It appears, from a review of Secret Service's main indices, that there are no records pertaining to your request that are referenced in these indices."
The New Orleans metropolitan area has been placed under a hurricane warning as Tropical Storm Nate trekked northward across Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula Friday afternoon (Oct. 6), according to an advisory issued at 4 p.m. by the National Hurricane Center.
Warnings are issued by the Hurricane Center for areas expected to face tropical storm-force winds within 36 hours.
"Preparations to protect life and property should be rushed to completion," the Hurricane Center's 4 p.m. advisory warns.
Stay with NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune for updates to this story.
The Hogs for Heroes motorcycle ride in support of the Minnesota Military Family Foundation will begin Saturday, Aug. 19, at Zylstra Harley-Davidson in Elk River and end at Grand Casino Hinckley. A midpoint stop will be held in Cambridge.
Registration is at 10 a.m. The ride begins at 11 a.m.
Cost per biker is $35 and cost per rider is $25. To register, go to www.elkriverhd.com/–hogs-for-heroes.
The Minnesota Military Family Foundation distributes money through grants and loans to Minnesota military families that need a little help.
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BANGKOK -- Authorities say a van and a pickup collided and caught fire on a highway in eastern Thailand, killing 25 people.
The public transit van lost control and crossed the grass median, colliding with the pickup truck going in the opposite direction Monday afternoon, according to Thai Road Accident Data for Road Safety Culture, which compiles electronic insurance reports.
Two people survived the crash, said police Col. Dusadee Kunchorn Na Ayutthaya, superintendent of the Ban Bung district police station in Chonburi province.
"An accident like this shouldn't happen but it did," Dusadee said. Both drivers were killed, and police were not yet able to interview the survivors, to determine what caused the crash.
A suicide bomb blast claimed by the Taliban rips through a police checkpoint on the outskirts of the Pakistani city of Lahore, killing at least seven people. Grace Lee reports.
Orbital to launch cargo to space station Tuesday
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* Angie's List reports first quarter 2017 results and merger with IAC's HomeAdvisor
* Q1 revenue $73.1 million versus I/B/E/S view $74.5 million
* Angie's List Inc says Q1 gross member additions of 860,000, up 357% from 188,000 in q1 of 2016
* Angie's List Inc - in light of pending merger, Angie's List will not be hosting a conference call for its q1 2017 results
* Angie's List Inc - qtrly net income per common share - diluted $ 0.03
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MUSIC: Shatta Wale – Dukui (Prod. WillyF Beatz)
Dancehall act Shatta Wale is on a releasing spree, and he once again comes through with this brand new joint titled “Dukui”.
Dukui is an uptempo jam that was produced by WillyF Beatz.
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Omet – Paolo Grasso as head of sales for new labels business unit
ITALY • With effect of 1st of January 2018 Paolo Grasso was appointed as Omet’s new head of sales for the company’s labels business unit. In his new role, Grasso will lead the global sales team, agents and distributor network of this newly introduced unit for labels and packaging markets of the Italian label printing press manufacturer.
According to the company in his 14 years of cooperation with Omet Italy as area sales manager (Asia and ME), Grasso has established a strong base of clients and installations in these areas.
According to Omet Group the newly introduced structure with separate unit for Label and Packaging markets will further allow the printing press manufacturer to have a deeper market presence, streamlined marketing and communication.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Titan Petrochemicals Group Ltd:
* ‍HU HONGWEI TENDERED HIS RESIGNATION AS AN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
A new liberal Super PAC is targeting Gov. Andrew Cuomo in a TV ad alleging that he is overseeing rampant political corruption in state government. The Enough is Enough organization...
Home Indiana Evansville 44News Reporter Veronica DeKett Gets A Taste Of Fall Festival October 6th, 2017 Britney Taylor Evansville, Indiana
44News reporter Veronica DeKett gets a taste of Fall Festival. There are just two more days left of Fall Festival fun. Time is quickly running out to get your fill of fried foods!
44News reporter Veronica DeKett got a taste of the brain sandwich and some escargot.
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A group of friends in a small town witness a catastrophic train crash while making a Super 8 movie and soon suspect that it was not an accident.
Donald Trump has won the presidency after narrowly carrying a few states to put him above 270 electoral votes. But... **NOTE: THE FORM LETTER IS BLANK.
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This follows the company’s failure to submit credible proof of compliance to the aviation authority.
JOHANNESBURG – The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) has moved to ground 12 planes operated by CemAir indefinitely.
This follows the company’s failure to submit credible proof of compliance to the aviation authority.
An audit by the aviation authority found that aircrafts serviced at CemAir’s maintenance organisation were cleared as airworthy by unqualified personnel.
Spokesperson Phindiwe Gwebu says certificates of airworthiness privileges for the12 planes will only be issued once the crafts have been serviced by qualified personnel who would satisfy requirements of the SACAA.
“When we suspend the approval of the AMO it means they can’t fly and they would need to be re-maintained.”
Residents of Notting Hill say they are proud of the community, who have come out in force to help those who have lost everything in the Grenfell Tower fire after locals worked tirelessly to provide food, water and clothing. However, with the search for friends and relatives continuing, there are clear frustrations with the authorities
JACKSON, Wyo. (AP) — Authorities say a 33-year-old man is dead after he apparently hit a tree while snowmobiling in northwest Wyoming.
Andrew Grossnickle, of West Fargo, North Dakota, was snowmobiling with a group of friends west of the Togwotee Mountain Lodge on Friday morning when he somehow became separated from the vehicle and hit a tree.
One of Grossnickle’s friends came upon the scene and performed CPR, but Grossnickle was pronounced dead about half an hour later. No one saw the crash, and it’s unclear how he became separated from his snowmobile, which was not damaged.
The cause of death is still undetermined, and an autopsy is planned for Saturday.
April 13 Builders Firstsource Inc:
* Builders Firstsource Inc - on April 10, 2017, board of directors of co increased size of board to nine directors - sec filing
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NORTHPORT, N.Y. (AP) — Authorities say a woman arriving at a Long Island court to answer a marijuana possession summons was smoking pot when she parked her vehicle in the local police chief’s spot.
Newsday reports that the 26-year-old woman had been ticketed in May for unlawful possession of marijuana. Police say she was arriving for her court appearance in Northport on Monday night when she cut off an unmarked police car in the parking lot while talking on her cellphone.
Police say she then pulled into the parking spot clearly marked as reserved for the village’s police chief, Bill Ricca. He says when the officers asked the woman to roll down her window, pot smoke billowed out.
Police issued the woman another appearance ticket for unlawful possession of marijuana. She was also ticketed for using her cellphone while driving.
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JACKSON TOWNSHIP, Ohio -- Three people died Sunday in separate fires, according to reports.
Two unidentified victims died in a mobile home fire in Jackson Township in Hancock County, the Courier reports. Hancock County is located in Northwest Ohio.
The fire was reported at about 2 a.m. Sunday and the two bodies were found inside after it was put out.
In Fostoria, an unidentified woman died after a fire Sunday afternoon, according to the Review Times.
The victim was found in the bedroom of the one-story home by firefighters.
Both fires remain under investigation.
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(AP) – The mother of an American college student reported missing in Bermuda is appealing for the public’s help in finding her son.
Nineteen-year-old Mark Dombroski is a member of the rugby team at Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia. Dombroski was competing in an international rugby tournament in Bermuda when he disappeared early Sunday.
Lisa Dombroski thanked businesses, residents and police for their efforts to locate him and says people have been with her family “shoulder to shoulder throughout this ordeal.”
She spoke in Bermuda on Monday.
Dombroski was last seen at 1:15 a.m. Sunday. Police say government surveillance cameras recorded him walking east away from the bar where he’d been relaxing with the team. Police say alcohol is not believed to have played a role in his disappearance.
Spencer Calahan has begun work to build a new five-story office building in downtown Baton Rouge near the Pastime Restaurant at 252 South Blvd. that will cost the attorney between $8.5 million and $9 million. GraceHebert Architects is designing the building, which will be located at the corner of South Boulevard and St. Louis Street.
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JOHANNESBURG, March 31 South African President Jacob Zuma has appointed Malusi Gigaba as the country's new finance minister, replacing Pravin Gordhan who was sacked in a cabinet reshuffle, a statement from the president's office just after midnight on Thursday said.
Zuma also said that Sfiso Buthelezi was appointed Deputy Finance Minister replacing Mcebisi Jonas.
"I have directed the new ministers and deputy ministers to work tirelessly with their colleagues to bring about radical socioeconomic transformation and to ensure that the promise of a better life for the poor and the working class becomes a reality," Zuma said. (Reporting by James Macharia, editing by G Crosse)
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Eight flights have been cancelled at Newcastle Airport today.
Departure flights affected are the KLM flight to Amsterdam from Newcastle at 1:25pm and the flight at 5:35pm .
The British Airways flight from Newcastle to London Heathrow at 12:05pm and at 2:25pm have also been cancelled.
Cancelled arrivals flights are the 9:15am flybe flight from Aberdeen to Newcastle.
The 11am British Airways flight from London Heathrow to Newcastle; the 12:40pm and the 4:45pm KLM flight from Amsterdam to Newcastle.
Despite the urging of a conservative political action committee, U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis remained evasive Monday night when pressed on his prospects for 2018. A crowd of more than 300 gathered at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University for an interview with radio host Marc Bernier, who asked DeSantis what his political future has in store.
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Military analyst Andrew Bacevich says people should spend less time worrying about President Trump and more time thinking about the context of his election: how and why he was elected. Bacevich calls the reaction to the election "the Great Hysteria."
The president, Bacevich writes on TomDispatch.com, is not cause "but consequence." Here & Now's Robin Young speaks with Bacevich about his latest essay.
In the spring of 2002, high in the mountains of eastern Afghanistan, Lieutenant Colonel Chuck Jarnot found himself in need of a really big lift. Jarnot, at the time the senior U.S. Army aviation liaison officer between the Third Brigade, 101st Airborne Division and the 10th Mountain Division, was charged with tidying up after Operation Anaconda, an attempt in early March to drive al Qaeda and Taliban fighters out of the Shahi-Kot Valley and surrounding mountains.
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Parts of the north country will continue to see snow throughout this week, as Winter Storm Orson continues its trek east toward the coast. In the Watertown area, snow will continue to fall throughout the day Sunday and into Monday.
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NORFOLK, Va. – Norfolk detectives arrested and charged a man Friday in a shooting incident that left one dead and five injured during a house party in July.
Demetrius A. McGregor, 32, was arrested for the fatal shooting of 25-year-old Maxie Mock. He was charged with second-degree murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. The incident was treated as a homicide.
Around 3:30 a.m. on July 30, police and paramedics responded to the 1500 block of Azalea Garden Road, where they found Mock dead at the scene.
McGregor was arrested Friday in Norfolk without incident. He is currently being held in the Norfolk City Jail without bond.
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The Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op is a community owned full service grocery store, located on the corner of 29th and R streets in Midtown Sacramento. The Co-op is open daily to everyone from 6 am to 11 pm and features local, organic produce, a Deli & Café, and an on-site Cooking School.
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Firefighters were called to a fire in Enfield on Friday afternoon.
According to dispatchers, it happened on Pearl Street near the intersection of Riverdale Road.
One woman was hurt with burns.
Firefighters said at least two people were in the home with the fire started.
Two of the three dogs at the home are ok. One, however, is missing.
Firefighters said it appears that the fire started in the back of the house, possibly in the kitchen.
Gusty winds made it difficult to fight.
The exact cause remains under investigation.
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President Cyril Ramaphosa was showered with praise when he boarded his flight from Durban to Johannesburg on Monday.
Lutendo Mugagadeli, who goes by the name Vendaboy Poet, shared his aspiration to be the president's official praise singer on social media quite often. So he was unsurprisingly delighted to meet Ramaphosa when British Airways invited him to welcome the president.
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey says eight soldiers killed near Syrian Kurdish enclave in deadliest day so far since Afrin operation started.
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Amazon will be hosting on-the-spot job offers April 18 at 9 a.m. to April 19 at 4 p.m. to those that meet requirements and can show an ID.
Amazon is located on 1401 E. McCarty Lane, and potential employees can walk in at any time.
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The following parishes will host the relics of St. Anthony de Padua, which are coming from Italy to Central Texas. At each parish participants may submit their prayer petition to the saint, then Father Mario Conte will bring the petitions back to the Basilica in Padua and place them at the tomb of St. Anthony. The tour officially ends back at the tomb of Saint Anthony where the Friars will gather to pray for the saint’s intercession upon our intentions and requests.
Feb. 16: Holy Vietnamese Martyrs Parish in Austin - Veneration begins at 11:30 a.m.; Masses begin at noon and 6:30 p.m.
Feb. 17: Christ the King Parish in Belton - Veneration will be held from 3 to 7 p.m.; Mass begins at 6:30 p.m.
Feb. 18: Our Lady’s Maronite Catholic Church in Austin - Veneration begins at 12:30 p.m.; Vigil Mass begins at 5 p.m. followed by short period of veneration.
Feb. 19: Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in Austin - All Masses will begin with veneration. Masses begin at 7:45 a.m., 9:45 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.
by Joy Gipson TRINIDAD — Lorrie Andrews, an artist from Monahans, TX is this month’s featured artist at the Corazon Gallery, 149 E. Main Street, in Trinidad Andrews has been studying art and creating artwork since she was a high school student in the late 1970’s, back when vinyl record album covers were creative pieces
The first three weeks of Donald Trump’s presidency have generated a staggering number of anonymous leaks, revealing information that’s credited in part with forcing National Security Advisor Michael Flynn to resign.
On Tuesday, the President took to Twitter to lament that state of affairs, writing, “The real story here is why are there so many illegal leaks coming out of Washington? Will these leaks be happening as I deal on N.Korea etc?”
In the clip below, CNN anchor Wolf Blitzer points out that the President’s complaint is a drastic departure from his praise of Wikileaks during the campaign, prompting reporter Brian Stelter to note that the President is learning, perhaps the hard way, the difference between campaigning and governing.
Stelter then pointed out that the staggering number of leaks is the result of “cries for help” by government officials battered by the administration. “In some cases this is a form of dissent,” Stelter says.
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Texas Neurosurgeon’s Suit Over Hospital Suspension Tossed
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 1:49 PM EDT) -- A Texas state appellate court on Thursday threw out a neurosurgeon’s suit claiming that the hospital where he worked suspended him and reported him to the Texas Medical Board after he complained about a fellow doctor, ruling that the hospital’s interactions with the board fell under protected speech.
Madhavan Pisharodi’s remaining claims against Valley Regional Medical Center and one of its doctors were rejected by the appellate court as protected by the Texas Citizens Participation Act, the state’s law preventing strategic lawsuits against public participation, with...
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Aurora Flight Sciences
Boeing is dipping its toes in the drone business.
The airplane maker said on Friday that it's acquiring Aurora Flight Sciences, which develops autonomous systems and robotic aircrafts.
Aurora will give Boeing a shot in the arm when it comes to developing autonomous technology for aerospace vehicles. The company already has a portfolio of autonomous aircrafts and has worked with the military on vehicles that specialize in vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL).
Boeing is the latest company to dabble in autonomous vehicles. Others include Uber and Google with cars, and Facebook with cellular signal-providing aircrafts.
Terms of the deal were not provided. Aurora, based in Manassas, Virginia, will operate as an independent unit once the deal is closed.
ARCOLA -- Former Tolono Unity assistant Nick Lindsey takes over as head coach of the Arcola Purple Riders.
The Riders are strong up front, athletic in the backfield, and with only six seniors, are one of the younger teams in the Little Okaw.
Conner Strader returns at quarterback. Martin Rund and Mario Cortez provide plenty of pyrotechnics at running back and receiver. The Riders also feature a deep sophomore class, including lineman Hugo Garza up front.
Click the video above to hear from head coach Nick Lindsey on what surprised him the most about his new team.
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Head coach: Nick Lindsey
Record in 2016: 7-3
Week 1 opponent: vs. Central A&M
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Philadelphia (CW Philly) — Jughead Jones is about to venture outside of Riverdale. That’s right, guys — Riverdale star Cole Sprouse will be the male lead in a new romantic drama Five Feet Apart. It is Sprouse’s first movie role in his adult acting career.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, “The script centers on two young people who meet and fall in love while being treated for their illnesses, knowing that they are both living on borrowed time.” The female lead has not been cast yet.
Sprouse will not be the only CW star on set. The film will be directed by Jane The Virgin’s Justin Baldoni.
Five Feet Apart which will likely begin shooting in the spring. Who’s excited? Let us know in the comments!
The Cathedral volleyball team remained hot Thursday night with a win over Little Falls in straight sets. The Crusaders are now 18-1 on the season.
Weak leadership triggers some of Cesar 911's largest dogs' protective instincts to go into overdrive, so Cesar Millan is called to help these giants.
To be able to control current Fire TV devices with Amazon's voice assistant, you need to use its accompanying voice remote or a separate Echo speaker. You apparently don't need either with the cube-like device, and since it has a built-in speaker, you'd even hear Alexa's responses even if the TV isn't switched on. The device will reportedly be able to handle 4K HDR video, as well.
Of course, we can't say with 100 percent certainty whether that's truly what the "Fire TV Cube" is. As AFTVNews noted, it's also unclear whether "Fire TV Cube" is an official name or something Amazon decided to use for now, since that's what fans call the device in the leaked image. Your best bet is to sign up to receive more info and hope that the e-commerce giant sends out one with all the juicy details in the near future.
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Kazakhstan exported 25,000 tons of rice in four months (September-December) of 2017-2018 marketing year (MY), 63 percent more compared to the previous season, according to data from the Statistics Committee of the Kazakh National Economy Ministry.
In the same period of the last MY, Kazakhstan exported about 15,300 tons of rice to foreign markets.
The main sale markets for Kazakh rice are Tajikistan, Ukraine, Mongolia, Afghanistan, Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan.
Rice production in the country totaled 185,700 tons in 2017, 3.3 percent higher than in 2016.
Rice cultivation in Kazakhstan is mainly concentrated in Kyzylorda Region. Total rice cultivation area in 2017 was more than 90,000 hectares, 10,000 hectares more compared to 2016.
Farmers in Kyzylorda ground 174,900 tons of rice, 3.1 percent more than in 2016.
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At 26, John Collison is the youngest self-made billionaire in the world.
He and his older brother cofounded Stripe and each hold a fortune worth $1.1 billion.
Collison is also a pilot who enjoys flying different models of planes.
John Collison is the cofounder and president of Stripe, a company that helps internet businesses manage online payments. At age 26, his fortune is worth $1.1 billion, making him the youngest self-made billionaire in the world.
A licensed pilot, Collison can fly different models of planes, but is also partial to motorcycles, bicycles, and early morning mountain hikes.
Here's how he likes to travel.
Vice President Pence declares end to 'strategic patience' on North Korea
Pence made the statement while on a surprise visit to the demilitarized zone (DMZ) at the border of South and North Korea during his trip to the region.
It was an especially bloody weekend in Fort Worth.
In the span of four days, three men and two women lay dead, the victims of a stabbing and three shootings, one of which also wounded five people.
The latest homicides follow a 69 percent jump in the city’s rate of murder and manslaughter from January to March, compared with the same period in 2016.
And that’s with summer, and its usual uptick in violent crime, still a week away.
“We got a long, hot summer,” council member Jungus Jordan said Tuesday at a briefing where police shared the statistics, “and long, hot summers are going to be difficult for you."
BEIJING (AP) — Premier Li Keqiang has promised China “will open even wider” to imports and investment and will fully open manufacturing industries to foreign competitors.
Li, the country’s No. 2 leader, said Tuesday at a news conference that Beijing plans to eliminate import tariffs on drugs and reduce tariffs on other goods. He said the country will “fully open the manufacturing sector,” with better protection for intellectual property.
Li said, “If there is one thing that will be different from the past, that will be that China will open even wider.”
Chinese leaders are under pressure to make their slowing, state-dominated economy more productive. They have promised to open more industries to private and foreign competition, but business groups complain they are moving too slowly.
State finance officials say Oklahoma's economy is continuing to show positive signs and state treasury collections are reaching all-time highs for both the last month and year.
State Treasurer Ken Miller released figures Tuesday that show a record $12.8 billion in overall collections for the last year, including $1.1 billion in gross receipts for the month of June. Both are record highs.
The revenue collection numbers don't include collections from new taxes on cigarettes, fuel and energy production that went into effect July 1. Those taxes are projected to generate an additional $430 million annually and will help fund teacher pay raises.
Miller reports overall collections to the state treasury during the recently completed fiscal year were up by $1.2 billion. That's more than 11 percent over the previous year.
"Not huge deal, but can you imagine how Trumpsters would react if Michelle wasn't born here & had to nudge Barack to do this?" one person said.
Saturday, Jun 2 - 3, 2018
The 57th Street Art Fair is a two-day outdoor celebration of the visual arts held in Hyde Park, adjacent to the University of Chicago campus. Artists and art lovers reunite at Chicago's oldest juried art fair in the Midwest, featuring the work of 200 exhibitors.
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Mealey's Toxic Tort/Environmental - 22 Plaintiffs: California Utility Is Liable For Arsenic, Uranium In Drinking Water
SANTA ANA, Calif. - Multiple California residents, in separate lawsuits based on a boilerplate complaint, on Feb. 13 filed their third amended complaints against Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (PGE) alleging that they had suffered "irreparable harm health injuries as a direct result of being poisoned with chemicals" from PGE's operations (Barbara A. Vinson v. Pacific Gas & Electric Company, No. 16-514, C.D. Calif.).
The Nor'easter that blanketed parts of the Northeast left more than 3 feet of snow at several locations in Maine. The National Weather Service reports that 40 inches of snow fell in Hudson, Bradford, Kenduskeag and Glenburn, towns surrounding Bangor.
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Earlier this month, Airbnb released their top ten list of trending destinations—cities around the world that have seen up to two thousand times the usual bookings. The Midwest won big, with Indianapolis and Columbus, Ohio seeing the biggest increases in the U.S. Plus, the home-sharing platform is already seeing the Olympics bump, with South Korea stealing the top spot. Want to know where to go before your friends do in 2018? Keep reading.
April 28 Kellogg Co:
* Kellogg Company declares regular dividend of $0.52 per share and announces plans for 4% dividend increase
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Ray Manzarek, the keyboardist and a founding member of The Doors, died Monday in Germany. He was 74.
A statement from publicist Heidi Ellen Robinson-Fitzgerald said Manzarek died in Rosenheim, Germany, after a long battle with bile duct cancer.
Manzarek and Jim Morrison founded the iconic band after meeting in California. The Doors went on to become one of the most successful rock 'n' roll acts of the 1960s — and continues to have an impact decades after Morrison's death in 1971.
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HAGATNA, Guam — The nuclear conflict with North Korea that has made Guam the target of a threatened attack has led to new calls to change the government of the Pacific island.
Guam’s inhabitants are American citizens but have no say in electing the president or the use of military force. Many of its 160,000 residents have long advocated for a different form of government; they just can’t agree on what they want.
Some want to become the 51st state, or at least have more say in the government. Others want independence from the U.S. Another faction wants to eliminate the heavy American military presence on an island where 7,000 troops are stationed.
Gov. Eddie Calvo sees the growing tension as an opportunity highlight Guam’s relationship with the U.S. — and possibly make changes.
Land NRW goes ultra long The State of North Rhine-Westphalia has launched its first ever 50 year benchmark, coming to market just as Bank Nederlandse Gemeenten landed at the short end.
Sioux City North grad Blaze Gill won his pro debut at Saturday's King of the Cage event in Sloan, Iowa.
King of the Cage returned to the WinnaVegas Casino Resort Saturday for their live event, titled "Most Wanted."
Nine fights on the card, including a few Siouxland fighters.
One of those was Drako Rodriguez, who retained his amateur super flyweight title due to strikes.
In the pro fights, Steven Merrill made Austin Peterson tap out a minute and a half into their 135-pound bout via guillotine.
In a women's 125 pound fight,Cheri Muraski locked in an armbar, making Jamie Milanowski tap out in the second round.
An entertaining match in the light heavyweight division, as Braden Erdman defeated Alejandro Santiago via unanimous decision. It was the pro debut for both fighters.
Blaze Gill, a Sioux City North grad, made his pro debut in a 155 pound bout. Gill won just over two minutes into the second round via strikes.
Kyle Angerman won his pro debut in the main event via strikes.
This week’s episode of WWE Raw drew 3,104,000 million viewers. This is down from the 3,622,000 viewers the show did last week. Hour one averaged 3,283,000 viewers, hour two drew 3,210,000 viewers, and the final hour of the show averaged 2,819,000 viewers.
Raw ranked first in the top 150 shows on cable for Monday night, which is the same ranking the show did last week. Here are the viewership numbers for this year:
1/1/18: 2,865,000
1/8/18: 2,759,000
1/15/18: 3,250,000
1/22/18: 4,530,000
1/29/18: 3,394,000
2/5/18: 3,055,000
2/12/18: 3,105,000
2/19/18: 3,282,000
2/26/18: 3,195,000
3/5/18: 3,093,000
3/12/18: 3,351,000
3/19/18: 3,327,000
3/26/18: 3,366,000
4/2/18: 3,358,000
4/9/18: 3,921,000
4/16/18: 3,622,000
4/23/18: 3,104,000
4:47 Former heroin addict talks about low point, rehab Pause
1:03 Prescription drugs ─ the changing face of addiction
2:23 One arrest as protesters block DeVos from D.C. middle school
1:41 Fly Ty and Jacinda Jacobs on togetherness
2:40 Texas woman convicted of voter fraud says she voted Republican
0:51 Marvin Williams: Charlotte Hornets still headed to playoffs
1:08 Malik Monk hit the boards against Vols
1:24 Rick Barnes: We were really just gosh awful
0:57 Derek Willis: It's fun to play like this
Khloe Kardashian got candid about her body post-birth after her sister Kendall Jenner posted a video of her that got fans talking.
In the clip, posted earlier this week, Khloe is seen lying on her back in a bikini on a lounge chair by a pool. Kendall shared it two and a half months after her sister gave birth to her and Tristan Thompson's daughter True Thompson. Khloe's stomach appears flat, as many women's do while lying down in that position, some even right after giving birth.
"And I'm just seeing that Kendall posted a video of me in a bikini… Thank God she knows her angles LOL cuz I do not look like I did in that video," Khloe tweeted on Tuesday. "LOL laying down is a game changer. I had an hour to hang with Kenny while True was napping."
GRETNA, La. (AP) — A jury in suburban New Orleans has convicted a man in connection with a 2014 robbery attempt that left a man dead and an 8-year-old girl wounded.
A news release from Jefferson Parish District Attorney Paul Connick says 29-year-old Kendell Ellis was found guilty Friday of second-degree murder, attempted second-degree murder and conspiracy to commit armed robbery.
The release says 29-year-old Anderson Massey was killed in the Oct. 3, 2014, robbery attempt in Marrero. The child was a bystander, hit in the back while playing outside her cousin’s home.
Ellis faces a mandatory life sentence on the second-degree murder charge.
Connick says Judge Henry Sullivan of the 24th Judicial District Court is scheduled to sentence Ellis on Feb. 20.
. ..Well, thanks to the California Air Resources Board, we now have documented proof of the GS’s return. The go-fast Buick will bow as a 2018 model, perhaps concurrently with its liftback and wagon siblings, but don’t expect any drivetrain similarities to the outgoing model.
The emissions document covers a host of 2018 General Motors passenger cars outfitted with 3.6-liter V6 engines. As the lesser Regals see only a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder (in two torque outputs), the 3.6-liter “Regal AWD” listed here can only be the GS.
This GS breaks with the current model in several ways. This time around, it looks like GM isn’t in the mood to offer buyers much choice. The only transmission available is a nine-speed automatic, which means the save-the-manuals crowd can add Buick to its list of automakers no longer fielding a stick shift...
Strome admitted his frustration with having the worst power-play unit in the league, the Edmonton Sun reports.
The Oilers haven't scored a power-play goal since Feb. 7 against the Kings. "We have good players on our team, we just have to bear down," said Strome. "We haven't scored a power-play goal on the road in like a month." The 24-year-old center also has a 10-game goal drought himself -- he last registered a point on Mar. 5. While Strome has already eclipsed his point total from 2016-17 (30), he is best left on the wire for now.
It's a classic case of when a player leaves for a club 'smaller than their own' you get comments like "good, he won't be missed etc" Some of our fans are doing the same, with Matty Fleming who we had on loan from Saints, but who has now joined London Broncos on a permanent deal. I thought he did well, but most 'appear' too be pleased we didn't sign him. I'm delighted Jordan has signed for us, he is Big & Mobile, unlike Glenn Stewart !
‘Black Bloc’ Rioters In St. Louis Call To ‘Target The Media’ (VIDEO)
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Gil James dances his way down the aisle after receiving his diploma during the Fullerton Union High School graduation at Fullerton District Stadium in Fullerton on Wednesday, May 30, 2018. (Photo by Kevin Sullivan, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Elizabeth’s enemies grow in strength but Robert Cecil, her spymaster, also fights an enemy within. An ambitious aristocrat is trying to takeover his network. At stake is control over the aging queen and the power to choose the next king of England. Tune in Sunday night at 10 on KUAC TV Channel 9.1, or GCI Channel 9 & GCI Channel 657 for HD.
(Global Edition) From the BBC World Service … Iran’s president today warned of “severe consequences” if President Trump pulls America out of the nuclear deal Iran signed with global leaders in 2015. Can French President Emmanuel Macron talk the American leader into staying in the pact during his state visit? Then, a report from McKinsey says Asian countries could add $4.5 trillion to their collective annual GDP by getting more women in the workplace. Afterwards, the Me Too movement has reached India, a country seeing a decline in the number of working women as some businesses flat-out refuse to hire females. We’ll take you to Kolkata to hear from some of the women pushing for more equality.
SAN ANTONIO - It's happened again.
The driver of an 18-wheeler failed to negotiate the Finesilver curve downtown and landed on its side.
The curve is notoriously known for similar accidents, especially involving big rigs.
The accident has forced the closure of the curve at Interstate 35 South at Interstate 10 West.
A crew is on the way to the scene to gather information, which we'll pass along shortly.
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× New data: child abuse deaths rise, notably in Texas, Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS – Newly released federal figures show a sharp rise in child abuse fatalities in the U.S., with the bulk of the increase occurring in two states, Indiana and Texas, where child-welfare agencies have been in disarray.
According to a report released this week by the Department of Health and Human Services, there were 1,700 fatalities resulting from child maltreatment reported in fiscal year 2016, compared to 1,589 the previous year – a 7 percent increase.
Fatalities in Texas jumped from 162 to 217. In Indiana, the death toll more than doubled from 34 to 70.
Juvenile Judge Marilyn A. Moores says her Indianapolis courtroom has seen a surge in child welfare cases due to the opioid epidemic.
She says that has overwhelmed the state’s child welfare agency.
Illinois Congressman Adam Kinzinger is calling it a crime for former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn to have had the kind of phone conversations he had with a Russian ambassador prior to Donald Trump’s inauguration. Flynn was forced to resign, and Kinzinger says the cover-up, the lying to the Vice President was worse than the crime. Meanwhile, Illinois Senator Dick Durbin called for an independent investigation of Flynn’s actions, while Senator Tammy Duckworth pressed for Congressional hearings.
Listen to Q104 all week for your chance to own the critically acclaimed Dunkirk on 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack.
From director Christopher Nolan comes the epic action thriller Dunkirk, the true story of the miraculous evacuation of Allied soldiers from Belgium, Britain and France after being surrounded by the German army during the Battle of France in World War II.
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The Capital One Bank on Airline Highway was robbed Wednesday (Source: Google Maps)
Police are looking for this man, accused of robbing the Capital One Bank on Airline Highway (Source: BRPD)
The Baton Rouge Police Department is trying to find a man accused of robbing the Capital One Bank on Airline Highway.
Officials say the robbery happened at the location on 8031 Airline Hwy. just before 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 30. The black male reportedly walked into the bank and gave one of the tellers a note demanding money.
The man then grabbed an undisclosed amount of money and fled the bank on foot in an unknown direction.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Armed Robbery Division at 225-389-3845 or call Crime Stoppers at 225-344-7867.
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NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A man was arrested and charged after allegedly shooting into his neighbor’s home.
Around 12 p.m. Sunday, officers were called to a gunshot disturbance in the 1100 block of Tallwood Street. Once on scene, a man told police that his neighbor somehow got into his home. The neighbor was able to get the man out, but police say when the man was outside, he fired a gun toward the home. The neighbor’s door was hit.
Police set up a perimeter around the suspect’s home, and when he came out, he was arrested.
Nathan N. O’Neal was charged with attempted malicious wounding.
Rallies were held in the Valley to take a stand against the violence in Virginia. Sunday night faith leaders in Visalia invited people from all religions and groups to come together at St. Paul's Episcopal Church to demonstrate the power of community."I'm hoping if enough people do these in enough places we won't have another Charlottesville-- that's the ultimate goal. It's very optimistic, but if you don't dream big you don't get anywhere," said Reverend Natalie Chamberlain.The Reverend welcomed people to bring signs indicating what community they are representing. She said together, they are offering prayers and insight.
MINSK, Belarus (AP) — Authorities in Belarus have thwarted the opposition's attempt to hold a rally and have detained several activists.
Tuesday's crackdown in the Belarusian capital of Minsk reflected President Alexander Lukashenko's intolerance for dissent despite his recent overtures to the West.
Nikolai Statkevich, an opposition leader who challenged Lukashenko in the 2010 election, was detained outside his home. Several other activists were rounded up by plain clothes police as they attempted to gather for a rally marking Belarus' Independence Day.
The holiday was marked by a military parade.
One of the activists who attempted to organize the protest, Alyes Abramovich, said its' goal was to show solidarity with political prisoners.
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Lukashenko has ruled the ex-Soviet nation of 10 million since 1994, cracking down on dissent and free media and maintaining Soviet-style control over its economy.
CARSON, Calif. – The LA Galaxy vanquished their lower-division local rivals Orange County SC 3-1 to advance in the US Open Cup on Wednesday night at the StubHub Center Track and Field Stadium.
Galaxy head coach Curt Onalfo chose to field a heavily rotated lineup, only using regular starters on the back line. The Galaxy winner came on a neatly-taken penalty kick by Jack McBean, but the opening goal from Jose Villarreal was the night’s most memorable moment, a viciously-struck ball from well outside the penalty area that tucked neatly inside the top corner of the goal.
Youngster Ariel Lassiter, the son of MLS scoring legend Roy Lassiter, rounded out the scoring with a close-range finish, his first goal with the Galaxy’s senior squad.
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A 12-year-old boy was brutally assaulted in an attack which has left him with horrific injuries.
The incident happened on Tuesday evening in Wheatcroft Way in Derby.
A post has been shared on Facebook hundreds of times which describes how the youngster was kicked and stamped on his head before he was knocked unconscious in an "unprovoked attack".
He has been described as "strong" and the author of the post has thanked his friends for their help. Hundreds of people have also left comments on the social media post offering their support for the boy and his family.
A spokesman for Derbyshire police said a 15-year-old boy had been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent following the incident. He has been released pending further investigation.
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption A Canada goose, similar to this one, knocked Robert Meilhammer unconscious
A hunter in the US has been knocked unconscious by a dead goose that fell out of the sky.
Robert Meilhammer was hunting in Easton in the state of Maryland, when he was hit by a Canada goose that had been shot by a fellow hunter.
The bird weighed between 10 and 14 pounds (4.5-6.5kg), police say.
The 51-year-old suffered injuries to his face and head but is in a stable condition in hospital.
Cal Ripken Jr. stopped by the ribbon cutting for new athletic fields at Southeast High School, near SE 52nd and Shields in Oklahoma City.
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A group of university students has helped out a furry friend, rescuing a stranded Koala from up a tree.
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) _ The state of Nebraska has temporarily suspended a former trauma surgeon’s medical license amid allegations of unprofessional and negligent conduct.
The Lincoln Journal Star reports a hearing for a petition against Reginald Burton for disciplinary action and temporary license suspension is scheduled for Tuesday. The petition was filed this month with the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Division of Public Health.
The petition lists allegations from Burton’s former co-workers at Bryan Health. Several of the allegations deal with alleged misconduct involving young adult male patients and “fuzzy” prescribing practices.
Burton resigned from Bryan in December saying he decided to relocate his practice.
An attorney for Burton says the complaint was fueled by gossip from a group trying to drive the former medical director of trauma out of Lincoln.
On Sunday, January 1st, at approximately 3:17 AM, Warren County Sheriff’s Deputies observed a vehicle traveling on Veterans Memorial Boulevard with no headlights or taillights. Deputies conducted a traffic stop with Arsenial Herndon age 26 of Glasgow, in his 2015 Dodge Charger. Deputies were granted consent to search the vehicle and the search yielded a Taurus handgun. Through investigation, it was determined that Herndon was a convicted felon. Herndon was arrested and charged with Failure to Illuminate Head Lamps and Possession of Firearm by Convicted Felon. He was taken to Warren County Detention Center.
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SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) – The nation’s only Latina governor is joining Democrats and fellow Republicans in denouncing violence in Charlottesville, Virginia, linked to white supremacists. GOP New Mexico Gov.
Susana Martinez said Saturday she was asking her state residents to pray for the victims in Charlottesville and to condemn “the white supremacists responsible for this cowardly attack.”
She says the attack was a reminder that evil still existed in the world but she remained confident Americans would be united.
Her comments came as other Republican governors, like Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval, denounced violence in Charlottesville linked to a white nationalist rally.
Police say a car rammed into a crowd of protesters, killing at least one.
Republican President Donald Trump is facing criticism for not acknowledging that white supremacists were responsible for the violence.
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Comtech to supply military communications amplifiers
Santa Clara, California-based Comtech Xicom Technology Inc. received USD 1.9 million of follow-on orders from a domestic integrator for Traveling Wave Tube Amplifiers (TWTAs) for a U.S. Government Satellite Communications application.
The Ku- and Ka-band TWTAs ordered for this challenging Army application are part of Comtech Xicom Technology’s industry-leading high efficiency TWTA product line and will be delivered this year.
Fred Kornberg, President and Chief Executive Officer of Comtech Telecommunications Corp., said, “Comtech is pleased to continue our support for this important program and the warfighter, with our industry-leading high-power, high efficiency amplifiers. We provide the highest linear powers in the most compact and rugged packages possible while maintaining our high standards for quality and reliability in challenging environments.”
Isiaka Adeleke’s brother clinches PDP ticket for Osun West by-election
DR ADEMOLA Adeleke has emerged the flag bearer for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the July 8 by-election in the Osun West senatorial district. Adeleke clinched the ticket after other aspirants in the race unanimously stepped down for him. A former senator, Sunkanmi Akinlabi and a retired Army Officer, Colonel Olayiwola Falabi who are […]
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A man has been charged in connection with fraud against Heart of Midlothian Football Club.
Police said that inquiries had been taking place since the offence was reported on Thursday, 10 August.
The 32-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday, 6 December, they added.
A report will now be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.
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EAST HAMPTON, Conn. (WTNH) – At approximately 2:39 a.m. Saturday morning a structure fire broke out at 22 Knowles Road in East Hampton.
Crews were on scene and there were no reported injuries.
The fire is currently under control according to officials.
The extent of the damage is unknown at this time.
No word yet if anyone has been displaced.
This is a developing news story and we will update it as information becomes available.
Stay tuned with News 8 for updates to this story.
LITTLE ROCK — Forecasters say windy, dry conditions could create dangerous wildfire conditions for much of Arkansas and northern Oklahoma on Monday.
A red flag warning is in effect through 6 p.m. Monday. That means that fires can spread rapidly, and people should avoid any outdoor burning.
The National Weather Service in Little Rock says wind gusts of 20 mph or more are possible Monday. That, combined with low humidity levels and drought conditions in the state, raises the risk of wildfires.
Unseasonably warm temperatures are also expected with some areas predicted to reach the low 70s on Monday.
In Oklahoma, the red flag warning is in effect for approximately the northern third of the state. Forecasters there say wind gusts of 30 mph or more are possible.
Coleman (knee) was ruled out for Sunday's game against the Lions, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
This was to be expected after Coleman was diagnosed with a sprained MCL earlier this week and given a multi-week recovery timetable. The Panthers' secondary is currently looking extremely thin, and new roster additions Dezmen Southward and Jairus Byrd could potentially see some snaps over the next couple weeks.
With a commitment on tap for July 4, 2020, defensive tackle Jayson Jones of Calera, Alabama, says one school is sitting in the driver's seat.“Georgia is winning right now," Jones said. "Then, it’s ...
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — A federal judge says an upscale New Jersey town violated anti-discrimination laws by insisting that a proposed mosque have more parking spaces than churches or synagogues.
The judge on Saturday ruled that Bernards Township violated the Religious Land Use and Institutional Persons Act by applying a different standard to Muslims.
He said the township’s planning board had “unbridled and unconstitutional discretion” due to its vague parking requirements.
The Islamic Society’s application to build the mosque was denied after more than three years and 39 public hearings. The group sued the township in March.
The mosque’s attorney, Adeel Mangi, called the decision a “landmark ruling.”
NJ.com reports township officials say they “vehemently” disagree with the decision and will decide how to proceed after the township’s attorneys study it.
Cybercriminals have posted sensitive personal information, such as credit card and social security numbers, of dozens of people on Facebook and have advertised entire databases of private information on the social platform , Motherboard reports. Some of these posts have been left up on Facebook for years, and the internet giant only acted on these posts after the publication told it about them. From the report:
BOSTON (AP) - The Boston Symphony Orchestra is returning to its seasonal home at Tanglewood.
Music director Andris Nelsons will conduct works by Mozart and Tchaikovsky as the renowned orchestra kicks off its 2018 outdoor season on Friday evening at the western Massachusetts venue.
Superstar pianist Lang Lang will play Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 24 in C minor.
This summer's season, which runs through Sept. 2, continues the BSO's yearlong homage to Leonard Bernstein.
The Massachusetts-born conductor and composer would have turned 100 on Aug. 25. He died in 1990 at age 72 in New York City.
Bernstein was a fixture at the annual summer music festival at Tanglewood for half a century.
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Strong winds will be calming down some once the sun sets this evening. Skies will be clear and it will be cool. By morning, temperatures will be in the middle 30s. It will be a cool Tuesday morning, but a little warmer by the afternoon. Highs will be in the 60s with breezy north winds. A BIG warm up takes place later this week with highs in back in the 70s by Wednesday and into the 80s by the Friday and the weekend. For now, the forecast looks bone dry!
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP)  Several pigs that were left four years ago on a small island within the California Delta have become the center of residents' debate after an animal-rights group took them off the island.
The Sacramento Bee reports (http://bit.ly/2rrcszq ) 10 people from Farm Sanctuary used a trailer and barge on Tuesday to ferry six pigs off the island under the land owner's permission. Susie Coston, the group's national shelter director, says the pigs were not in good health and were being mistreated, but residents in the area disagree.
Several boaters have been feeding the pigs and say on the island, the animals are truly "free."
Delta boater Erlyn Lucas-Payne says the pigs were "stolen," not "rescued." But Coston says the pigs starved in the winter and were fed beer in the summer.
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Nokia 3310 is making a comeback – and its release date will be here sooner than expected
The Nokia 3310 is poised to make a comeback.
The iconic mobile phone, which first debuted in September 2000, became known for its long lasting battery life and durable hardware.
In fact, the unbreakable build quality of the Nokia 3310 helped the best-selling mobile to achieve stardom as an online meme.
Although, it is still possible to buy an original Nokia 3310 on Amazon, the handset is being sold on the marketplace – not by the company itself.
According to the item listing, the features of the Nokia 3310 include a clock, calculator, the ability to store 10 reminders, and four preinstalled games.
Preinstalled on the Nokia 3310 were Snake II, Pairs II, Space Impact and Bantumi.
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So this is actually happening.
A Facebook event was created to draw together a the most die hard King of the Hill fans and yell “Bwah” on the Continental bridge. The event even caught the attention of the shows creator and fellow Texan Mike Judge.
Good luck with this. https://t.co/072VPXawjv — Mike Judge (@MikeJudge) October 6, 2017
WFAA says that fans are encouraged to dress up as their favorite character as well. Not only will everyone be yelling Bwah, but a contest of the
– Longest Bwah
– Best Bwaahh
– Best “I tell you what.”
– Best “Dang it, Bobby.”
– Best “That boy ain’t right.”
– Best “I DON’T KNOW YOU! THAT’S MY PURSE!”
– Best Boomhauer Speech
– Best Peggy “WHOOOYEAHHHHH!”
It’s not to late to practice your Bwah yell and get out to the Continental bridge at 1 on Saturday October 7th.
Wiley Rein Helps Launch Legal Fund For Trump-Russia Probe
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 3:55 PM EST) -- Wiley Rein LLP has been tapped to launch a new fund intended to help cover legal bills related to the Russia probe incurred by anyone who worked on President Donald Trump’s campaign or in his White House.
The Patriot Legal Expense Fund Trust is being created to provide assistance paying legal expenses for employees, consultants, fundraisers or volunteers connected to Trump’s campaign, transition team or administration, including current government employees, according to a draft LLC agreement that appeared on the Office of Government Ethics website on...
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - Canadian Solar Inc said on Monday it received a letter to be taken private by its chief executive officer, Shawn Qu.
The solar company said Qu has offered to buy all of the outstanding shares he and his wife Hanbing Zhang do not already own for $18.47 per share.
The offer represents a 7.1 percent premium to Canadian Solar’s Friday close. (Reporting by Yashaswini Swamynathan in Bengaluru; Editing by Martina D‘Couto)
Shonda Rhimes is the mastermind behind hit TV dramas like 'Grey's Anatomy,' 'Scandal,' and 'How to Get Away with Murder.' After working for years with ABC Studios, Rhimes has now inked a deal with Netflix. USA TODAY
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — A Santa Clara County judge has dismissed a rape charge against former San Francisco 49er Ray McDonald after prosecutors said the woman who made the allegation refused to testify.
Judge David A. Cena dismissed the charge — one count of rape of an intoxicated person — on Monday. Santa Clara County prosecutor Chris Lamiero said in a statement he tried to convince the victim to testify, but she refused.
The woman said she slipped and fell on a pool deck at McDonald's San Jose home in December 2014 and continued to fall after that because of her initial head injury and alcohol consumption. She accused McDonald of carrying her upstairs to his bedroom and sexually assaulting her.
McDonald faced a maximum of eight years in prison.
Bollywood actor Rishi Kapoor wished Pakistan a Happy Independence Day. He is known for his controversial tweets related to Pakistan. Earlier he had accused Pakistanis of being abusive, hateful and tweeted a few provocating comments during the ICC Championship on Pakistan, due to which he was bashed by the followers.
On 70th Independence Day of Pakistan he wished his Pakistani fans peace, love and brotherhood:
Wishing all my friends from Pakistan a Happy "Youm -e- Azaadi" ka din. Happy Independence Day! Let Peace, brotherhood and Love prevail! pic.twitter.com/Fi3dAZxDIG — Rishi Kapoor (@chintskap) August 13, 2017
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It's a well-known fact that Whole Foods is the grocery store of dreams . Of course, there's one major downside - the beloved chain isn't exactly cheap and a shopping trip is often accompanied by a hefty bill.
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Kei Nishikori has yet to taste victory over Rafael Nadal on clay
Nishikori, who lost to Nadal in straight sets - 6-3, 6-2 in the final of the Monte Carlo Masters on Sunday, has lifted the Barcelona Open twice in 2014 and 2015.
Nadal captured his 31st Masters title in the process at Monte Carlo, further underlining his dominance on clay.
The Japanese ace, who sat out the event last year with a wrist injury, has only won two of their 12 meetings.
The pair could meet in the third round providing Nadal beats Roberto Carballes Baena and Nishikori defeats Guillermo Garcia-Lopez.
According to the ABC TV affiliate in Reno, this was the worst timing anyone could have to go shoplifting.
Travis Volpicelli, 33, tried to walk out of a Walmart in Reno, Nevada with about $800 worth of stuff in a shopping cart.
But he didn’t realize that Walmart was hosting an annual “Shop with the Sheriff” event, where cops take underprivileged kids on a shopping spree. So when Travis tried to walk out of the store with his cart full of stolen stuff, security stopped him and one of the many cops in the store ran up and arrested him.
He’s been charged with grand larceny.
Democrat John Ossoff, left, faces off June 20 against Republican competitor Karen Handel, right, for Georgia’s 6th District congressional seat.
Roll Call political correspondent Simone Pathè explains how the most expensive House race in history, next week's contest to fill an open seat in suburban Atlanta, has already revealed plenty about the new congressional electoral landscape in the age of Trump.
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Demonstrators are expected to gather outside the American consulate to express their opposition to white supremacists.
A car plowed through a group of people on Saturday who were protesting a white supremacist rally in Charlottesville.
A 20-year-old man is charged with second degree murder and other counts.
A vigil was held in Toronto Sunday night to remember the victims of Saturday’s violence.
A rally was also held in Montreal according to social media and local media reports.
Cleveland firefighters have been protecting the city since 1863.
Since April of 1863 the Cleveland Fire Department has been protecting life and property inside the city. The Museum features historic photos, memorabilia and educational events.
A lecture series on historic fires continues at the Western Reserve and Education Center June 30 with author Edward Kern giving a presentation titled, "The Collinwood School Fire of 1908."
Fire laws across the country were changed following the March 8, 1908 fire that claimed the lives of 172 children and two teachers.
The Kern lecture will take place at 3 p.m.
If historic fires interest you other lectures continue throughout the series on July 28, and Aug. 25. The July 28 lecture will address the Cleveland Clinic fire of 1929 that cost 125 people their lives.
The Aug. 25 lecture looks at the massive East Ohio Gas explosion destroyed the plant, adjacent buildings as well as an entire residential neighborhood.
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Via Instagram Chris Jericho reveals his favorite match of all time:
“When people ask me what my favorite match is, I always say the ladder match vs @officialshawnmichaels from No Mercy on Oct 5, 2008!. The match, the story, the build up, the finish… it was the culmination of one of the best told stories & angles in @wwe history! Thanks Shawn!”
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A bus that was travelling from Zambia to Malawi with 62 passengers on board has been involved in an accident.
According to Chingwe Police Spokesperson in Zambia Esther Katongo, the accident happened Sunday around 5pm along Great East Road at Chitemalesa area which is the first district you find as you are coming to Malawi called Chongwe.
The police spokesperson said the driver, a Zambian national identified as Kombe Kalonga had failed to negotiate a curve due to speeding and as a result the bus overturned.
Following that, 53 passengers sustained slight injuries while six other passengers got seriously injured and were rushed to Chongwe Hospital for treatment.
The bus`s registration number is 1972
CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ohio (WDTN) – The Champaign County Sheriff’s Office issued a missing juvenile alert October 5.
The sheriff’s office said Alexis Dixon was last seen at Triad High School around 10:00 a.m. and carrying a duffle bag and family members reported to officers that Alexis left her house key at home and personal items from her room were gone.
According to the Champaign County Sheriff’s Office report, Alexis had a ride from the high school to Urbana and Alexis’s friends said she could be heading towards Columbus.
Anyone with information regarding the missing juvenile is encouraged to contact Detective Ryan Black, or Detective Josh Welty with the Champaign County Sheriff’s Office at (937) 653-3409.
An erratic driver in an allegedly stolen car went through a red light before ploughing into two parked cars in Melbourne.
Police patrols spotted the 21-year-old man drive through a red light in Port Melbourne about 1am and then continue to drive erratically before ploughing into two parked cars on Beach Street.
The Brighton man, who was the sole occupant of the vehicle, fled on foot but was arrested nearby shortly after.
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LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - Workshops have been scheduled at six locations across Nebraska to help people who want to hunt turkeys this spring.
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission says the workshops are designed for people with limited experience. Topics will include strategies, equipment, turkey biology and ways to increase a hunter's confidence and success.
The workshops are scheduled for Thursday at VFW Post 3704 in Columbus; March 21 at the Lincoln Park at Lincoln Park Fire Station in Hastings; March 28 at the Nebraska Game and Parks Outdoor Education Center in Lincoln and at the Omaha Gun Club in Omaha; April 5 at the Nebraska Game and Parks Southwest District Office in North Platte; and April 6 at the Ak-Sar-Ben Aquarium in Gretna. Each runs 6-8:30 p.m.
Go online at OutdoorNebraska.org/workshops to register.
CARO, MI --Learn about the services offered at the Michigan State Police Post during an open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, at 1485 Cleaver Road.
Meet members of the Emergency Support Team and Bomb Squad Unit as well as see some of the equipment they use. Meet a canine and canine handler from the MSP Canine Team. The Ppost's Aviation Unit Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, drone, and a pilot will be available as well as current and historical patrol vehicles are on display.
Refreshments served and a bounce house for the children.
For more information, call 989-673-2156.
DANVILLE, Ill. (WAND) - Vermilion County is taking action to achieve a long-term goal of adding a conference center to the education center building at Kennekuk County Park.
That is just west of Danville.
A previous plan included scaling back the original plans and leasing park property to a private entity.
Officials now are going to start organizing working-group committees to discuss the project and fundraising options.
Previous architectural renderings done almost ten years ago showed the project quoted at costing $4 million.
When that money could not be raised over the course of several years, officials decided to break the project into three phases.
The first phase was built in 2014 for $2.2 million. That included a 7,000-square-foot building with offices, classrooms and restrooms.
Phases two and three have never been finished.
Officials want to have the working groups work through the summer and bring recommendations to the conservation district board in the fall.
The German midfielder’s future at Liverpool remains uncertain and he has been continually linked with a move away from Anfield.
Juventus and Bayern Munich have both been mooted as potential destinations for the 24-year-old who is out of contract at the end of the season.
Although a new offer has been placed, Can has yet to commit his future to the Reds.
Reports last week suggested Juventus are bidding their time before making a move.
And now Can has hinted that his future could potentially lie away from Liverpool if he wants to reach the top of his game.
Forward Air Corporation - KeyCorp issued their Q1 2017 earnings per share estimates for Forward Air Corporation in a research report issued to clients and investors on Thursday. KeyCorp analyst T. Fowler expects that the firm will post earnings per share of $0.40 for the quarter.
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Delaware State Police say more arrests are expected in an investigation involving a Philadelphia woman accused of distributing fraudulent prescriptions for controlled substances.
Police said Thursday that 49-year-old Annette Scott stole blank prescription pads from a Wilmington-area doctor’s office where she worked and forged the doctor’s signature. Investigators say she then distributed 23 prescriptions to several individuals, who would fill the prescriptions at area pharmacies and use their Medicaid insurance to pay for them.
Scott was charged last week with 23 felonies and was being held in lieu of $43,000 secured bail.
Twenty-five-year-old Devon Hawkes of Bear, who police say tried to fill one of the fake prescriptions at a local Walgreens, has been charged with 19 felonies.
It was not immediately clear whether Scott or Hawkes has an attorney.
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Not just his name, but his personality too. Bam is a player who smiles more than most and makes friends quickly .
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Bibb County Sheriff David Davis held a press conference Tuesday afternoon to discuss the departments response to the recent homicides and shootings in Macon. Davis held up an example of the weapons that deputies are seizing off the streets.
Authorities suspect foul play after two bodies were found along a northern Indiana creek amid a search for two missing 13-year-old girls, police said Tuesday.
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Amor Amor Amor!
Jennifer Lopez is coming in hot with her two new pop albums — a Pop record and a Spanish album! She’s already dropped a snippet of a soon-to-be-huge club banger to her Instagram, which features Poohbear and Skrillex.
Playing around in the studio w @skrillex @poobear #US A post shared by Jennifer Lopez (@jlo) on Mar 31, 2017 at 7:07am PDT
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Now, a sample of one of the soon-to-be-huge bangers from her Spanish album has surfaced.
According to Breathe Heavy, “ex-husband Marc Anthony is executive producing it [the album]. We’ve heard teasers of a couple of ballads thus far…It’s got a massive beat and an even bigger chorus. In case you’re not keeping score, that’s two bops for two different records.”
Get ready to dance! Check out the snippet of “Amor Amor Amor” below:
Indiana Jones is coming back to our screens for one final adventure…
Last night, Rakuten TV Empire Awards, Steven Spielberg confirmed that the untitled fifth Indiana Jones film is happening and will begin filming in England from April 2019
Raiders Of The Lost Ark filmed in Elstree Studios back in 1980, so it’s fitting that what will likely be Harrison Ford’s final outing as Dr. Jones happen in England again.
The plot is still unconfirmed and we are still in the dark with regards to who might take up the role of Indy after Harrison takes leave, but for now, we’ll just have to wait and see what happens.
The film is currently slated for a release date of July 10th, 2020.
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With the cyclone and monsoon seasons ongoing, emergency preparedness remains the priority. The window for risk mitigation is all but closed. For the reporting period covering 22nd May – 30th May 2018, 503 people at risk of landslides or floods have been relocated to safer areas and 6 weather related incidents affected 661 people. 500+ additional acres of land, allocated by the Government of Bangladesh in March, are being prepared for more relocations of people at risk of landslide or flood. The lack of sufficient safe space for at-risk refugees, and the lack of safe shelters, limits risk mitigation possibilities. Discussions have begun with the RRRC to identify suitable evacuation sites for temporarily hosting large numbers of refugees.
WWE has announced that Carmella would defend the SmackDown Women’s Title against Charlotte Flair at the Backlash PPV.
The Backlash pay-per-view event takes place on May 6, 2018 in Newark, New Jersey at the Prudential Center and will air on the WWE Network and some traditional pay-per-view outlets. Both Raw and SmackDown brands will be featured. Here is the updated card:
Singles Match: Roman Reigns vs. Samoa Joe
WWE Intercontinental Title Match: Seth Rollins © vs. The Miz
WWE United States Title Match: Jeff Hardy © vs. Randy Orton
WWE Raw Women’s Title Match: Nia Jax © vs. Alexa Bliss
WWE SmackDown Women’s Title Match: Carmella © vs. Charlotte Flair
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Fletcher led off and went 1-for-4 in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Mariners.
Fletcher has recently taken over as the Halos' primary option at the hot corner, starting six of the club's last seven contests. Designated hitter Shohei Ohtani's (elbow) return from the disabled list could complicate that situation, effectively pushing Albert Pujols back to first base and creating a possible platoon at third between Luis Valbuena and Fletcher. The rookie has performed adequately through his first 44 games (.317/.364/.390), so there is a chance that he has done enough to avoid falling on the short side of a platoon. The Angels are scheduled to take on three right-handed starters over their next four games, which will provide a clearer picture regarding Fletcher's role moving forward.
× Premiere of ‘America’s Got Talent’s’ new season to re-air on KFOR
OKLAHOMA CITY – After severe storms brought large hail and strong winds to part of the state, the premiere of a popular show was interrupted due to weather coverage.
Tuesday night’s premiere of America’s Got Talent will re-air on Thursday, May 31 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on KFOR.
THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) - Greek police say they have arrested three migrant traffickers, a Turk and two Iraqis near the Greece-Turkey border.
The traffickers were arrested after bringing 45 Syrian and Iraqi men, women and children across a river that forms the border between the two countries at that point. The traffickers used an inflatable motor boat and were on their way back to Turkey when arrested.
In other unrelated cases, Greek police said Sunday they arrested an Afghan and a Pakistani attempting to travel to Germany from Kavala airport in northern Greece using a stolen German passport and a forged Pakistani passport, respectively.
A woman has recently died as a result of a Chesterfield crash that happened back in May.
Police say the crash happened in the 6900 block of Hull Street Road around 7:40 a.m. on May 9.
The driver of the Ford Explorer, Helen C. Lester, 58, was driving east on Hull Street Road and struck the rear of a Ford Expedition several times. Officers say the Ford Expedition then moved out of the way, and the Ford Explorer sped up, hit a stop sign, and then went into a concrete drainage ditch.
Lester was transported to Chippenham Hospital, and she died on June 6 as a result of the injuries she sustained in the crash.
The driver of the Ford Expedition was not injured.
Police are still investigating the crash.
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The Benue State House of Assembly on Wednesday passed a bill to prohibit same-sex marriage.
Speaker of the House, Terkimbi Ikyange, made the announcement.
He said the lawmakers resolved to outlaw any marriage contract or civil union entered into between persons of same sex in the state.
The bill known as Same-Sex Marriage Prohibition Law, 2018 was passed after a clause by clause consideration by the lawmakers.
The bill also prohibits the registration of gay clubs, societies and organisations, their sustenance, procession and meeting as well as public show of same sex amorous relationship directly or indirectly.
Similarly, it stipulates that any person who enters into a same-sex marriage contract or civil union commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a jail term of 14 years.
The Town of Plainville offices will observe the following hours: Friday, Dec. 22, the Municipal Center and Senior Center will be closed. The library will close at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 22 and will also be closed Saturday, Dec. 23. Monday, Dec. 25, all offices will be closed.
The Senior Center will be open for their 43rd annual Christmas Dinner for members on Monday, Dec. 25, beginning at 11:30 a.m. Please call the Senior Center at (860)747-5728 for reservations.
On Friday, Dec. 29, the Municipal Center and Senior Center will be closed. The library will close at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 29 and will also be closed Saturday, Dec. 30, 2017. Monday, Jan. 1, 2018, all offices will be closed.
There will be regular refuse and recycling collection on Friday, Dec. 22. There will be no collection Monday, Dec. 25 and Monday, Jan. 1.
Both of those collections will be delayed one day for both weeks. Collections will run from Tuesday through Saturday both weeks.
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Authorities say suspects in the 1999 shooting deaths of an Oklahoma couple and the abduction of their 16-year-old daughter and her friend "bragged" about photographing the girls while they were bound.
Sixty-six-year-old Ronnie Dean Busick was charged Monday with four counts of first-degree murder in the killing of Danny and Kathy Freeman of Craig County, and the disappearance of teenagers Lauria Bible and Ashley Freeman.
Oklahoma officials say two other suspects have died.
According to an affidavit, unnamed witnesses interviewed by investigators said the suspects abducted the girls, and that they had seen photos of them. Authorities believe the teenagers were eventually killed and might be buried in a pit in northeastern Oklahoma.
Lauria Bible's mother, Lorene Bible, says she believes "somebody knows where these girls are."
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The Rock Looks Back At 2016 & Ahead To 2017 (Video), WWE’s First “Top 10” For 2017
– WWE part-time Superstar and Hollywood big-shot Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson released the above video thanking his fans. Watch the above video to see The Rock break down what he believes were some of his biggest moments of 2016 and looks ahead to 2017.
– The first episode of WWE’s weekly YouTube series, “WWE Top 10” was released on Monday. Featured below, WWE counts down the top ten times a guest referee got overly involved in matches over the years. Check out WWE Top 10 below.
That's according to L'Equipe journalist Erik Bielderman who is confident the deal will go through this summer.
Fekir has been heavily linked with a £60m move to Anfield after a stunning campaign in which he scored 18 goals in 30 Ligue 1 games.
Liverpool have already moved swiftly in the transfer market after the disappointment of losing the Champions League final to Real Madrid.
Holding midfielder Fabinho was recruited from Monaco on Tuesday and it looks like Jurgen Klopp will bring in Fekir after the World Cup.
Bielderman told talkSPORT: "We do believe that it [Fekir’s move to Liverpool] is going to happen.
Calls to remove and stop the sale of the Confederate flag has spread to northeast Ohio. (Source WOIO)
Calls to remove and stop the sale of the Confederate flag has spread to northeast Ohio.
"Fair Minded Coalition for Lorain County" has planned a news conference Monday to discuss the sale of the Confederate flag at the Lorain County Fair.
The group wants the sale of the flag to be banned from the fair.
Despite protests, former President of the Lorain County Fair Board Kim Meyers said the flags would be sold at one booth at the fair.
Last year a petition was started to ban the sale of the Confederate flags at the fair, which attracted 455 supporters.
The Lorain County Fair is scheduled to be Aug. 21-27.
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CCTV footage has emerged on social media, presumably showing the moment the explosion hit central Manhattan on Monday. Sputnik, however, has not been able so far to verify the authenticity of this video.
The New York Police Department has confirmed the explosion to Sputnik, giving no further details. The New York Fire Department has confirmed that one person was injured at the scene. One person has reportedly been taken into custody.
It was reported that the explosion took place near subway line at the Port Authority station. The area has been evacuated due to the possible threat of a secondary explosive device.
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We can't say with certainty whether Aqua had fashion in mind when they sung "life in plastic, it's fantastic" back in 1997, but two decades later, designers seem to be catching on. Runways from New York (Marc Jacobs) to Paris (Chanel, Valentino) featured plenty of PVC for spring, and the street-style crowd gave the slick material a rousing endorsement outside the shows, pairing vinyl skinny pants with classic cable-knit sweaters, and glossy jackets with tattered tees. To give credit where credit is due, Raf Simons ushered in the recent craze back in February with his first collection for Calvin Klein, which featured plaid overcoats, floral dresses, and furs topped with a layer of translucent plastic. If you don't have the budget to invest in one of those pieces of fashion history, however, there's an abundance of options at ASOS, Topshop, Zara, and the like that will let you try the trend without going broke. Shop our picks at all price points below.
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Struggling to lose those unwanted pounds?
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CBC reported on a UBC study that found there is an opportunity for Vancouver to be a leader in sustainable transportation.
Alexander Bigazzi, a UBC transportation expert and civil engineering professor, said road pricing and low emission zones lead to better air quality since this leads to fewer cars on the road.
A dryer fire force the evacuation of a home in Saskatoon’s Arbor Creek neighbourhood on Sunday.
The Saskatoon Fire Department received a call reporting smoke inside the home at 211 Kutz Cres. at around 1:30 p.m. CT.
READ MORE: Cooking oil fire gets out of hand at Saskatoon house
Crews arrived to fine smoke coming from the house and all occupants evacuated.
Firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze in the basement laundry room.
An investigator said the fire originated in the dryer, but the cause is still being determined.
READ MORE: Damage estimated at $100K in Saskatoon apartment fire
Damage is estimated at $25,000.
Fire department officials are reminding people to regularly clean out the lint from dryers.
The lead singer of Kiss wants a trademark on musicians’ use of a popular hand gesture.
Gene Simmons’ trademark application for the gesture with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is for its use as a mark in entertainment: “namely, live performances by a musical artist; personal appearances by a musical artist.”
The Hollywood Reporter reported the application Wednesday and noted that “an examiner would consider the likelihood of confusion and, possibly, whether it’s too generic to be associated with Simmons,” using the cover of the Beatles’ Yellow Submarine / Eleanor Rigby as an example of a similar gesture used in music.
Included in the application as a specimen is a photo of Simmons making the gesture with musician Dave Grohl, as well as a drawing of the hand gesture, which Simmons says was first used anywhere at least as early as Nov. 14, 1974.
May 2 William Blair & Company has agreed to pay $4.5 million to settle charges of payment errors and disclosure failure, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission said on Monday.
William Blair settled charges that it used its funds assets to pay brokers instead of using its own assets or having a written plan allowing it to pay the brokers with fund assets. (bit.ly/2oRbBqg)
The payment errors cost the funds approximately $1.25 million, which William Blair has since paid back to the funds plus interest, according to the SEC.
William Blair did not admit or deny the SEC's findings and was not immediately available for comment.
The SEC order also found that the Chicago-based company failed to disclose to its board that it was retaining a fee from investors. (bit.ly/2p2KRzj) (Reporting by Parikshit Mishra in Bengaluru; Editing by Lisa Shumaker)
Roofers put shingles on a house in Bellingham. At the end of June Whatcom County had an estimated 1,300 more construction jobs than a year ago. Staff The Bellingham Herald file
Over the past couple days, rumors have been circulating online that Young Thugwas cheating on his fiancée Jerrika Karlae. In fact, the rumors started from Jerrika herself, who shared a screen shot of a text that proves Thug is indeed guilty. If you missed it, Jerrika took to Snapchat to post receipts of the ATL rapper’s text exchange with one of her good friends. In the thread, her girlfriend can be seen sending Young Thug sexually suggestive photos and his response seemed to be pretty telling.
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In its ever-changing energy, DAMN. makes room for both unchecked pride and the low points not even someone as accomplished as Lamar can escape. Love, religion and the passage of time trouble him. In "PRIDE." he raps, "In a perfect world, I'll choose faith over riches/ I'll choose work over bitches, I'll make schools out of prison." He would give up his vices and fight injustice — if only he could. Lamar doesn't hide the fact that he still struggles through the fears and hindrances of years gone by. In "XXX." he's fed up with violence and gun politics, but in the same breath threatens to pick off those who challenge him. He wrestles with the meaning of perfection, only to conclude he lacks the power to change himself or the world at large. Wealth and fame fuel his pessimism and apathy, while hard times leave him dreaming of a better future.
Rob Gronkowski isn't calling it quits just yet.
The subject of retirement and trade rumors this offseason, the Patriots tight end committed to the 2018 season with New England during a meeting with coach Bill Belichick Tuesday.
Patriots’ TE Rob Gronkowski and his agent Drew Rosenhaus met today with Bill Belichick, and told him that Gronkowski is playing this season for the Patriots.
“It was very positive and Rob is committed,” Rosenhaus said.
There will be no Gronkowski trade this season. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 24, 2018
There have seen a number of reports saying Belichick was growing aggravated with Gronkowski and questioned whether he was "all in" after he reportedly considered retirement to pursue a career in acting.
Gronkowski wrote on Instagram Tuesday he has been working out and staying in shape despite not being a part of the start of Patriots' offseason program.
Gronkowski, who turns 29 next month, finished last season with 69 catches for 1,084 yards and eight touchdowns.
Sorry, Jude Law! Ryan Reynolds is now Mr. Napkin Head.
On Monday morning, Reynolds took to Instagram to share a photo of himself wearing a tissue mask. "Early prototype for the Green Lantern mask. People could tell it was an old tissue, so we went with a CGI version," he captioned the silly pic.
But social media couldn't help but notice how similar Reynolds' post was to Mr. Napkin Head from the 2006 movie, The Holiday.
One Instagram commenter wrote to the actor, "It's Mr. Napkin Head!" While another social media user commented, "You look like mr napkin head from the holiday."
We hope that all of you managed to survive the pink bubbles of Valentine’s Day. We woke up to a whole different, but just as special date: 15 February is Singles Awareness Day and here are 10 reasons to be happy you’re single!
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If you're in the habit of constantly updating your social media accounts, your career might be at risk. Here are a few ways to keep your online persona professional.
Stay civil. Save your political rant for the bar instead of unleashing it online. Potential employers don't want to see your drama, especially if they think it might end up in the office.
Don't burn bridges. When you bad-mouth past employers, you're telling the world that you don't take ownership of your work. What's worse, your future boss might think they're next on the chopping block.
Mind your grammar. While Facebook and Twitter are casual platforms, abysmal spelling and syntax can be disconcerting. Time to learn the difference between "your" and "you're."
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) - The Champaign Police Department is providing information about a department employee who has been arrested.
43-year-old Justus Clinton of Fisher was arrested and is a suspect in a string of burglaries. He is accused of burglarizing ten different vehicles.
Clinton has been a police officer with the city for 14 years. He was placed on administrative leave on March 13 for unrelated violations.
He entered into a Separation and Release Agreement with the City of Champaign on May 8 to avoid being fired.
The Champaign County Sheriff's Office is handling the investigation.
President Donald J. Trump speaks during a roundtable discussion at the US Customs and Border Protection National Targeting Center in Sterling, Virginia, on Friday Feb. 2. EFE/EPA/ANDREW HARRER/POOL
Trump aims to end aid to countries that don't keep drugs out of US
President Donald Trump threatened on Friday to end foreign aid to countries who don't prevent illegal drugs from reaching the United States.
"I want to stop the aid. If they can't stop drugs from coming in, 'cause they can stop them a lot easier than us," he said during a visit to the US the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) National Training Center in northern Virginia.
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South Carolina fans have a ton of memories to cherish from the Gamecocks’ historic championship run in the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament.
Now, fans will have another way to remember the championship season. On Tuesday, Coca-Cola unveiled a limited-edition commemorative 12-ounce can to honor the Gamecocks’ championship victory.
“Coca-Cola would like to wholeheartedly congratulate the University of South Carolina and its fans,” said Aimee Cox, Director of Sponsorship for Colleges and Universities at Coca-Cola Consolidated. “As another way to commemorate this occasion, Gamecock fans can pick up limited-edition Coca-Cola cans to celebrate these dedicated young women and Coach Dawn Staley bringing home a national title for the first time in program history.”
Starting April 17, fans can visit participating retailers to buy six-packs of the commemorative cans.
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The number of people needing to use food banks in Blaenau Gwent has been described as "quite scary", by a project manager.
It is ten years since the first one opened in the local authority area and now there are five.
Project manager at the one at Ebbw Vale's Festival Church food bank, Amanda Davies, said the original bank in the area was planned to open a few weeks, but now thousands of people were being fed.
The Trussell Trust has warned the rollout of universal credit in Wales could see a significant rise in those using food banks.
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March Town United completed a miserable festive programme with a 1-0 home defeat at the hands of King’s Lynn Town Reserves in the First Division of the Thurlow Nunn Eastern Counties League today (January 2).
A first-half goal settled the destination of the points. The Hares are 16th in the table having also lost 4-1 at local rivals Wisbech St Mary on Boxing Day.
Wisbech St Mary couldn’t build on that win though. They went down 6-0 at Haverhill Borough today.
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Police have just begun to investigate. (Photo source: WLOX)
Gulfport police units responded to a report of a male suffering from a gunshot wound on the 4000 block of Ponderosa Dr.
Officers report the victim has died from his injuries.
Gulfport PD on the scene of a shooting on the 4000 block of Ponderosa Drive. @WLOX pic.twitter.com/abyxHkKddx — Desirae Duncan WLOX (@DesiraeWLOX) February 3, 2018
Police have confirmed they are currently interviewing people who were transported from the scene.
Gulfport officers responded to the incident Saturday morning. Police have just begun to investigate and are calling it an active death investigation.
We will update the story as details become available.
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GENOA, Italy — The Italian league game between host Genoa and Atalanta has been postponed by 24 hours due to bad weather.
The match was scheduled for Monday at 7 p.m. local time (1800 GMT) but will now be played Tuesday at the same time.
Snow has been falling in northern Italy and is expected to get heavier on Monday.
Genoa is 16th in Serie A, two points above the relegation zone and seven below mid-table Atalanta.
(CNN) Thank goodness it didn't stay in Vegas.
An Idaho man says his new 8-week-old puppy appears happy and healthy despite being flown across the country to the wrong airport -- landing in Las Vegas and Salt Lake City before finally arriving in his arms Sunday.
Owner Josh Schlaich had vented his frustration with Delta Air Lines on Facebook when the white and brindle puppy failed to arrive Saturday as scheduled and he was unable to get any answers by phone.
According to Delta, the dog left Richmond, Virginia, and was due to fly into Boise on Saturday evening, connecting in Detroit and Minneapolis. But Delta said the dog wasn't going to make its connecting flight, so it was sent to a kennel in Detroit for the night.
Sunday morning, the puppy was flown to Minneapolis -- but then Delta said it "misrouted" the puppy and it ended up in Las Vegas. The puppy was then put on a plane to Salt Lake City, finally making it to Boise on Sunday night.
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Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger, has lauded striker, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and midfielder, Henrikh Mkhitaryan following the club’s win over Everton in the Premier league.
Wenger praised Aubameyang and Mkhitaryan after their impressive performances in thr 5-1 thrashing of Everton on Saturday.
Speaking on Aubameyang’s performance, Wenger told reporters: “The quality of his movement was excellent, the quality of his finishing was excellent.
“He still has some work to do physically.
“He looks always to give a problem to the defender with his movement. Once he’s in front of you, it’s difficult to catch him.”
Also Speaking on Mkhitaryan performance, Wenger said: “He’s a good link player, he works very hard.
“He looked well accepted by the rest of the team.”
A 34-year-old man has died after his motorcycle hit a tree in the bushland near the Elizabeth River Bridge.
The incident took place about 3pm at Marlow Lagoon on Saturday.
According to NT Police, two men were riding motorcycles in the area before the crash.
The man was fatally injured after hitting a tree and declared dead at the scene by emergency services.
St John Ambulance spokesman Craig Garraway said bystanders were doing CPR prior to the paramedic’s arrival, but the man could not be revived.
“His injuries were chest injuries, which probably lead to his death,” he said.
A report will be prepared for the Coroner.
The NT road toll is now five.
Chris Carlin, Maggie Gray, and Bart Scott opened their WFAN afternoon show addressing the elephant in the room: The news that Mike Francesa will probably be returning to do late afternoon drive at the station:
Even as it is apparent that they are getting demoted — morning and afternoon drive-time is when there are the most radio listeners, and their show will reportedly be moving earlier in the afternoon — they recognized that Francesa is a juggernaut and that his presence there helps the station.
Carlin and Gray kept reiterating that their show is not going anywhere, while Scott quipped that the show gets him out of the house. It would have been totally understandable if they came on the air bitter about all of the news of the last couple days and not getting a truly fair shake to replace Francesa, so they handled it about as classily as could be imagined.
Stephanie Sigman , best known for headling Gerardo Naranjo's Miss Bala and for starring opposite Daniel Craig in the opening to the James Bond adventure SPECTRE , is set to headline Sony Pictures Television and CBS Television Studios ' upcoming SWAT series. The police procedural follows the lives of a California based Special Weapons And Tactics team.
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With the deadly school massacre in Florida, the survivor's push now for gun control. Here to talk about that, Criminologist, Dr. Tom Payne.
An Annapolis man was shot and killed late Sunday while standing outside in an apartment complex off Forest Drive.
Officers were called to the Graff Court in the Reserve at Quiet Waters complex for a report of a shooting.
Police said they found the body of Juan Carlos Machado Rivas, 28.
Witnesses told police Rivas was standing outside when he was approached by several people. Rivas was shot and killed.
Anyone with information about the homicide is urged to contact Detective Charles Bealefeld or Detective Andrew Ascione at 410-260-3439 or cebealefeld@annapolis.gov and agascione@annapolis.gov.
Through the half-light of a bitter winter's day into the dead of the Nordic night, lawnmower racers from around Europe battled for 12 hours in a race that tested their endurance of the cold as well as their driving skills on ice.
Held on the frozen Lake Karhijarvi, some 250 kilometers (155 miles) northwest of the capital Helsinki, on Saturday, the drivers skidded their noisy ride-on machines around an 850-metre (930-yard) course.
"You have to understand what it is to drive on something that is slippery, you have to understand how snow works, when you drive on the snow how it affects the tyres," race organizer Kari Nikrus said.
"And there (are) different kinds of snow, when it's cold it doesn't stick the same way as when it's warmer, and you just have a gut feeling how ... to drive on it."
Race participants came from Switzerland, Germany, the United Kingdom, Estonia and Finland.
(Writing By Reuters Television; Editing by Robin Pomeroy)
Austin is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Twins, Coley Harvey of ESPN.com reports.
The 26-year-old has seen the ball well as of late, turning in three multi-hit games in the past seven contests to raise his season batting average to .296. Nonetheless, Austin will head to the bench for a night off, allowing Neil Walker to log a start at first base.
Another real estate investor has been sentenced in a foreclosure auction scheme that spanned at least nine years in Mobile, Alabama.Oscar Celso Anez pleaded guilty in June of last year to bid rigging and conspiracy to commit mail fraud. Last Monday, April 10, he was sentenced to serve 12 months and one day in prison and to pay $343,561 in restitution."Between March 2002 and November 2010, Anez conspired with others not to compete for selected foreclosure properties at public auctions in order to obtain the properties at artificially suppressed auction prices," wrote the Department of Justice (DOJ) in an announcement about the sentencing.The DOJ believes that the scheme was operating at least since 2001 until it was shut down in 2010. 'Artificially low prices' In September 2011, two defendants (Harold H. Buchman and Allen K. French) were the first to be charged with bid rigging and conspiracy to commit mail fraud in the ongoing case.According to the DOJ, Buchman and ...
Huntington's latest homicide brings the 2017 total to at least 17. Taylor Wheeler, 28, a former St. Joseph High School basketball player, was found shot and deceased following a dispatch at about 12:45 a.m. Monday, Dec. 11. The death apparently occurred inside her apartment in the 1300 block of Fifth Avenue.
Police are investigating and asking for public assistance. Anyone with information may call 911 or 696-4444.
Two additional suspicious deaths are pending additional investigation.
During the Kim Wolfe administration from 2009-2012, HPD records show a total of 14 during the four years.
2009- 4 murder/homicide
2010 - 2 murders/homicide
2011- 3 murders/homicide
2012 -5 murders/homicide
"When I took office there were 75 officers, when I left there were 109," Wolfe said. "Crime was down. Elections have consequences. Protecting the city and its residents should be the top priority."
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Those "rare tree doggos" can sure be pesky.
Australian police were called to a home in Sydney on Saturday night after a woman spotted a koala lurking in her home's laundry.
She couldn't get in touch with wildlife rescue services, so decided to call police — who fortunately had an officer on hand who could handle wildlife.
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New South Wales Police posted about the incident on Facebook, which went viral, likely thanks to how it referred to the koala.
"Sutherland Police recently responded to reports of a rare tree doggo inside a local home. Luckily for the resident, one of the officers was a koalified WIRES volunteer who was able to remove the intruder," the post read.
Rare tree doggos. Welcome to your new favourite descriptor for koalas.
Cincinnati Police are investigating after two people were hit by a car overnight near the University of Cincinnati campus.
It happened late Friday night on Calhoun Street between Clifton and Ohio Avenues.
The victims' conditions are unknown.
Police said the investigation is ongoing.
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MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Police in the Toronto area say three unidentified men wanted in connection with a "vicious assault" on a 29-year-old autistic man may be from British Columbia.
Peel regional police say since releasing video showing the assault, investigators have received numerous tips that have led them to ask for help in B.C., particularly the Lower Mainland.
Officials say they have "credible information" that the people allegedly responsible for the attack at a bus terminal recently travelled to the Toronto area.
Video of the attack, which was made public last week, shows the autistic man sitting at the bottom of a bus terminal stairwell in Mississauga, Ont.
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Residents at a Bury St Edmunds care home enjoyed a wealth of fun-filled activities during its annual summer fete and a sports day.
Davers Court, in Shakers Lane, opened its doors to the community on Saturday, August 12 for the fete, which included stalls, a tombola, raffle and entertainment from singer Jackie Raven.
BURY: Summer fete at Davers Court care home Ella Pettit, Claire Copping, Shannon Barrett, Sue Curtis and Annie Norman, carers and volunteers who help organise the fete Picture Mark Westley
The event raised £585 which will go towards a trip to the seaside for residents.
Wendy Harvey, home manager, said: “It was a great day and everybody had lots of fun.”
Davers Court is run by Care UK. Residents and care teams from the company’s homes across Suffolk recently competed in challenges such as a sack race and welly throwing during a sports day event in Framlingham.
BURY: Summer fete at Davers Court care home local singer Jackie Raven with resident Maureen Game Picture Mark Westley
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Police need your help to identify a man suspected of using a stolen identity.
On June 13, the suspect allegedly used the stolen identity to take money from the victim’s account. Using this money, police say the man bought two money orders valued at nearly $2,000.
If you recognize this suspect, call the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP.
Omaha officials are reviewing the practice of police offering rides in a department helicopter to the highest bidders in at least a half-dozen fundraisers.
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YEREVAN, APRIL 24, ARMENPRESS. At the initiative of Kazakh side, Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Bakytzhan Sagintayev had a telephone conversation with acting Prime Minister of Armenia Karen Karapetyan.
As ARMENPRESS was informed from the press service of the Government of Armenia, the interlocutors discussed issues of bilateral agenda, as well as partnership in the sidelines of the EAEU.
The sides also talked about the developments in Armenia and in this context PM Bakytzhan Sagintayev expressed support to the friendly Armenian people.
English translator/editor – Tigran Sirekanyan
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Julia Roberts is stepping out to present her longtime friend and frequent co-star George Clooney with one of the highest honors in film.
The American Film Institute says Wednesday that Roberts will be on hand to give Clooney the 46th AFI Life Achievement Award at a gala to be held at the Dolby Theatre on June 7.
Roberts has co-starred with Clooney in a number of films including "Ocean's Eleven," ''Ocean's Twelve" and "Money Monster." She also starred in his directorial debut "Confessions of a Dangerous Mind."
The AFI tribute to Clooney will be broadcast on TNT on June 21 at 10:00 p.m. Eastern and Pacific.
Casablanca — The 40th Ordinary General Assembly of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) opened on Friday in Casablanca.
The meeting, the first of its kind to be held since the election of Ahmad Ahmad as CAF President, will take several decisions with the aim of developing football on the continent.
The participants will approve the minutes of the previous General Assembly Meeting held in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) on March 16, 2017, of the Extraordinary General Assembly held in Manama (Bahrain) on May 8th, 2017 and of the Extraordinary General Assembly held in Rabat (Morocco) on July 21st, 2017.
An activity report covering the period since the previous Ordinary General Assembly will be presented on this occasion.
This is a summary for an informal networking event about remote usability testing held by the Ladies That UX group of Durham. We talked about the whens and whys of remote testing, shared a case study, and ran an exercise using Loop11 so attendees could see what it’s like to take and administer a remote test. This was not a “how to” event, but new-to-UX’ers walked away with a greater understanding of remote testing, and seasoned UX’ers shared experiences through valuable discussion.
SUNBURY—One of the men convicted in the rock throwing incident on I-80 that critically injured Ohio school teacher Sharon Budd is back in prison for a parole violation.
PennLive.com reports 21-year-old Brett Lahr violated his parole by being convicted of a DUI. Lahr was charged with driving under the influence of prescription drugs after he crashed his car on Route 147 in Upper Paxton Township, Dauphin County, in December.
The state board of probation and parole ordered Lahr to serve one year in prison. The sentence required Lahr to be evaluated for drug and alcohol treatment. Lahr was paroled in October after serving a minimum sentence for the rock throwing incident in 2014.
Lahr and his brother Dylan, along with two other men from the New Columbia area were convicted for their role in the rock throwing incident.
Hundreds were on hand Saturday, February 11, for the Annual Cupid’s Undie Run. Held around Valentine’s Day, it’s a one-mile(ish) run in downtown St. Louis while donning your best boudoir attire. Pre- and post-run festivities are held at The Barn at PBR in Ballpark Village. They’re not crazy, just crazy serious about raising money for The Children’s Tumor Foundation.
SERMSUK PLC has shuffled in its management team, appointing Lester Teck Chuan Tan, a seasoned executive from F&N Group, as its president. Tan assumes the leadership in Sermsuk's operations and management from Vivek Chhabra, who returns to F&N in Singapore at the end of his term.
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US agency cracks down on Juul e-cigarette popular in schools
WASHINGTON (AP) – Federal health officials are cracking down on underage use of a popular e-cigarette brand following months of complaints from parents, politicians and school administrators.
The Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday it has issued warnings to 40 retail and online stores as part of a nationwide operation against illegal sales of Juul (JOO’-uhl) to children.
Like other e-cigarettes, Juul is an electronic device that vaporizes liquid nicotine into an inhalable vapor.
Thanks in part to its resemblance to a small computer flash drive, Juul has become popular with some teenagers as a discreet way to vape at school and in public.
As part of the FDA initiative, regulators are asking Juul Labs to turn over documents about the design and marketing of its devices.
The San Francisco-based company says it monitors retailers to ensure they are following the law.
The Lexington County Sheriff's Department is searching for a man wanted in a dispute that led to shots being fired Thursday afternoon.
No one was injured and no property was damaged in the shooting on Woodberry Road off Highway 1. Deputies also recovered the gun believed to be used in the shooting.
The dispute was between two people and not a random act. Deputies and K9 officers are searching for the man who allegedly fired the shots so he can be interviewed.
This is a developing story; check back for more updates.
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Laws to allow the state's corruption commission to conduct public hearings into maladministration have passed South Australia's lower house of parliament.
The key election commitment of the new Liberal government was to give the Independent Commissioner Against Corruption, Bruce Lander, the power to hold inquiries in public.
Since the establishment of his office several years ago, Mr Lander has conducted two significant inquiries into maladministration, one involving a government land deal and the other over the operation of the failed Oakden nursing home.
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(Reuters) - "Grey's Anatomy" creator Shonda Rhimes is taking her Shondaland production house away from Walt Disney Co's ABC network to Netflix Inc to produce new content, the video streaming company said on Sunday.
Rhimes's move to Netflix comes a week after Disney, the world's largest entertainment company, announced plans to launch its own streaming service and pull Disney and Pixar films from Netflix, starting with releases in 2019.
Rhimes is signing Shondaland to Netflix in a multi-year contract. Betsy Beers, Rhimes's producing partner at Shondaland, is also moving to Netflix.
Netflix said "Grey's Anatomy," "Scandal" and "How to Get Away with Murder" — ABC shows created under the Shondaland banner — will continue to air in the U.S. on ABC.
Netflix has been spending billions of dollars on content to win new subscribers in a quest to become the world's top movie and TV streaming service.
Trump Admin Sued Over Contraception Mandate Exemptions
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 11:29 AM EDT) -- Simpson Thacher and others launched challenges Friday afternoon against new Trump administration rules that dial back the Affordable Care Act’s contraception mandate by allowing employers to claim religious or moral objections, hours after three federal agencies announced the exemptions.
The exemptions to the Affordable Care Act's contraception mandate introduced by the Trump administration Friday can be utilized by all employers. (AP) The American Civil Liberties Union filed suit Friday over a move that senior staff attorney Brigitte Amiri said “forc[es] women to pay for their boss’...
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Back in December Rangers pitcher Martin Perez broke the elbow on his non-pitching arm when a bull charged him on his ranch in Venezuela. He’s better now — he recovered faster than expected and made his spring debut for the Rangers over the weekend.
Can’t say the same for the bull. From the Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
“I killed him and I ate him,” Perez said . . . “It was good meat. No more bull.”
Chase Utley is lucky he broke Ruben Tejada‘s leg and not Perez’s, that’s for sure.
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The National Weather Service in Cheyenne is reporting Bayard as one of the harder hit areas from Monday evening's storm. They do believe a tornado touched down in the city causing significant damage.
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BURBANK, Ill. — The all-male St. Laurence High School in Burbank is about to become coed to allow girls from its sister school Queen of Peace to enroll.
According to the Chicago Tribune, the St. Laurence Board of Directors unanimously voted Monday to open the school to students at Queen of Peace.
Queen of Peace is closing at the end of the current school year because of declining enrollments and money problems.
Next academic year, the current female student body from Queen of Peace will be able go across the street to St. Laurence, which will be co-ed for the first time.
There are town hall meetings scheduled later this week.
A 15-foot croc unexpectedly bites the back of Matt Wright's boat, nearly capsizing them into the dangerous waters.
North Side extends season with a win over Covington
JACKSON, Tenn — The North Side Indians took down Covington, 72-57.
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Jameson Taillon battled through seven terrific innings, leading the Pirates to a 6-1 victory and completing a sweep of the Cubs Sunday. Taillon struck out six and walked three.
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SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) -- Frankie Ferrari had 19 points and Jordan Ratinho scored 17 to help San Francisco beat Santa Clara 70-59 on Saturday night.
Ferrari and Ratinho combined to shoot 14 of 23 from the field, including 4 of 7 from 3-point range. Matt McCarthy added 12 points on 6-of-9 shooting for USF (13-12, 5-7 West Coast Conference).
The Dons used runs of 14-4 and 9-0 to open a 14-point first-half lead before going into the break with a 35-23 advantage. KJ Feagin scored 11 points, and Henrik Jadersten scored the final six, in a 19-5 spurt that made it 42-all with 14 minutes to play, but Ratinho answered with a 3 and then made a layup to push the lead back to five points. Feagin's layup trimmed Santa Clara's deficit to 58-57 with five minutes left, but Ferrari countered with a 3-point play and the Broncos made just 1 of 10 from the field from there.
Feagin had 15 points, and Henry Caruso scored 12, for Santa Clara (8-16, 5-7).
USF shot 55 percent from the field and outrebounded the Broncos 34-21.
HELENA — Better weather was expected to help firefighters in western Montana battle a blaze that forced the evacuation of 165 residences on Sunday.
Fire information officer Sig Palm says the winds are supposed to be slower, the humidity higher and the temperatures a bit lower on Monday.
The lightning-caused Lolo Peak Fire, which started nearly a month ago, has burned more than 15 square miles (40 square kilometers) of land southwest of Missoula.
Sunday’s evacuations were ordered for residences along U.S. Highway 12 west of Lolo after a thunderstorm with strong winds moved into the area late Saturday night
Resident Judy Oliver told the Missoulian that a pre-evacuation order was issued two weeks ago. The evacuation order remained in effect Monday.
Fire managers will update residents during a briefing at 7 p.m. at the Lolo school.
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BLIND and visually-impaired people have been bowled over by the introduction of a new sport.
The charity Losing My Sight has organised a series of blind cricket sessions at Fratton Community Centre, which have gone down a treat with the charity’s regulars.
Chairman Dave Taylor said: ‘This is the first time we have organised it in Portsmouth.
‘We are doing four taster sessions to see if people like it and they seem to have really enjoyed themselves so far.
‘With how well things have gone, we want to continue it throughout the year.’
David Daniels said: ‘It was Hampshire VIC that set it up because they are looking for some new players.
‘It is all about getting people interested in the sport, and engaging with other blind and visually impaired people in the community.
‘We have had a good number of players come through the door already.’
No shoes, no shirt, no problem for Christina El Moussa!
E! News can confirm the Flip or Flop star is currently enjoying a tropical vacation in Hawaii. On Easter Sunday, she was photographed rocking a super hot bikini that showcased her fit figure.
A source told E! News, "She's in Maui for the Success Path seminar. She's brought the kids [Taylor and Brayden] with her because it is their Spring Break. They had a great time celebrating Easter yesterday!"
The mama was all smiles as she hit the beach, wearing a sexy mauve two-piece bikini with reflective sunglasses.
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Weather Outlook for Monday, Dec. 11
Meteorologist Cameron Venable
Monday is looking like another mild day with temperatures in the lower to mid 60s, some spots in the SE panhandle may reach the 70s.
Expect sunny to mostly sunny skies and light North winds.
Looking towards tonight's forecast, we can expect clear skies, light winds and lows in the mid to upper 20s.
Elevated fire danger will continue through the week. Extreme to near critical fire danger will return by late week.
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LUDLOW, Mass. (WWLP) – A Massachusetts State Police trooper was taken to the hospital after being involved in an accident with a tractor trailer on the Mass Pike Monday morning.
Massachusetts State Police Trooper Michael Sullivan told 22News the trooper’s cruiser was hit by a tractor trailer from behind on I-90 West in Ludlow.
Sullivan said the trooper was taken to the hospital, but had no additional information about the extent of his or her injuries or any other injuries.
Sullivan said one lane of the Mass Pike heading westbound in Ludlow is temporarily closed to drivers.
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The artsy, retro video for the song features Gaga wandering streets and train tracks while carrying her guitar. A combination of black-and-white shots and over saturated, '70s retro film colors capture the spirit of the melancholy track. Joanne was named after the singer's late aunt, who died from lupus-related complications.
Gaga never met her aunt Joanne, but in 2016 she revealed how her death affected her family. "Joanne is about living every day as if it's my last," she told Billboard. "My father's sister died when she was 19 -- that was Joanne, my aunt. This was the center of the pain in my family. Growing up, I never understood what the tears of my family were about."
Gaga's label Interscope will be making a donation to the Lupus Research Alliance in Joanne's honor to help further the fight for a cure. Watch the video for the piano version of "Joanne (Where Do You Think You're Goin'?)" - here.
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Regarding “If you can’t run the party, consider catering it” (Other Views, June 9):
Columnist Alfred Doblin’s points are right on target. In my view, Bergen County Republican Chairman Paul DiGaetano’s sole consideration in his bid for state Senate in the 40th District was to satisfy his ego.
As for Passaic County’s GOP chairman, John Traier, and his backing DiGaetano after initially endorsing Kristen Corrado, his thought process remains a mystery to many Republicans in Passaic County. During his tenure as Passaic chairman, Traier’s record in getting Republicans elected – with the exception of Corrado to the county clerk’s office – has been abysmal.
I hope DiGaetano’s ego takes a back seat and Traier’s judgment becomes unclouded and they both work for a Republican victory come November.
Al Attianese
Little Falls, June 10
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Goldschmidt went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Sunday's 7-2 loss to the Cubs.
Goldschmidt has been a thorn in the Cubs' side during six matchups this season, contributing five home runs and driving in nine runs to go with four walks. He owns a career-best 1.031 OPS on the campaign and is trending toward a third straight 20-20 campaign, assuming he can record four more steals over the final month and a half of the season.
Kendrick appears to be the leading candidate to serve as the Nationals' Opening Day second baseman after general manager Mike Rizzo said Monday that Daniel Murphy (knee) will likely open the season on the 10-day disabled list, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports.
Wilmer Difo is another option to fill in at the keystone while Murphy is sidelined, but Kendrick should get the nod since he has recorded an OPS more than 500 points better than Difo's mark this spring entering play Monday. Murphy has been limited to batting practice and fielding grounders this spring following October microfracture surgery and isn't expected to appear in Grapefruit League games anytime soon, so Kendrick could enjoy a multi-week run atop the depth chart. Once Murphy is cleared to return, Kendrick will likely transition back to a utility role that will result in a stark downturn in plate appearances.
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ICYMI, Wednesday’s links are here, and include advice on settling in New York in 1820, a guide for speaking to hormonal women, some wedding dress history, and, from 1803, the Ottoman Empire’s first map of the newly minted United States.
Trace Adkins at Renfro Valley Entertainment Center
Country music legend Trace Adkins will embark on his own How Did We Get Here Tour in 2018 and will be performing at the Renfro Valley Entertainment Center on September 30.
For more information call (800) 765-7464 or visit renfrovalley.com
WOLCOTTVILLE, Ind. (WOWO) – There is a Boil Water Order in place for Wolcottville.
Residents are instructed to avoid drinking the water. Stay tuned for updates.
Firebrand legislator for Glen Norah Webster Maondera has set the cat among the pigeons, insisting fellow MPs who support a proposed law facilitating the use of bond notes in the country deserved killing by a firing squad. Maondera was debating the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe Amendment Bill in parliament recently during which fellow party MP Anele Ndebele accused President Robert Mugabe's government of bullying the nation into accept the loathed currency the same way it visited Gukurahundi massacres on people in Matebeleland back in the 1980s.
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April 11 Australian shares are set to open flat on Tuesday, while BHP Billiton , saw its U.S.-listed shares rise after the miner rejected a plan by activist shareholder Elliott Advisors to scrap its dual company structure. BHP Billiton on Monday shot down a plan by activist shareholder Elliott Advisors to scrap the miner's dual company structure,saying the costs would outweigh any benefits. The local share price index futures dipped 2 points to 5,899, a 13.9-point discount to the underlying S&P/ASX 200 index close. The benchmark rose 0.9 percent to a near 2-year high on Monday. New Zealand's benchmark S&P/NZX 50 index rose 1.96 points, or 0.03 percent, in early trade. (Reporting by Ambar Warrick in Bengaluru)
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The upcoming season of American Horror Story: Cult is, if nothing else, doing a good job of combining all of the things people hate the most, namely: clowns, bees, and the 2016 presidential election. The latest teaser that came out over the weekend has two of those elements, featuring a clown that blows up a balloon that’s filled with — wait for it — bees.
That was the second teaser that was released over the weekend — the first depicting some kind of bizarre clown ritual, surrounding a half naked woman (?) in the middle of the group. (Do these clowns remind anyone else of the Turok-Han from Buffy the Vampire Slater?)
Also worth noting was the fan meetup in Philadelphia on Friday that we previously mentioned, where attendees stood in line for a selection of swag and a code to unlock more locked content on the interactive fan site. And from the looks of it, Twisty the Clown is indeed going to factor heavily into the seventh season.
The Gamecocks are going with experience in Friday's regional opening game against Ohio State.
South Carolina will turn to ace Adam Hill against the Buckeyes to face lefty Connor Curlis (7-4, 3.81 ERA) in the first game of the East Carolina regional.
Also see: Rivals250 player cuts list, has Gamecocks in the top five
Hill is 7-5 with a 4.08 ERA this season and is the only pitcher in South Carolina's normal weekend rotation with postseason experience.
In his freshman year Hill started one game in the Columbia regional, throwing seven innings and giving up two earned runs in an elimination game against Rhode Island.
Also see: The latest on a big weekend for visitors, when a few signees will move in
The Gamecocks are the No. 2 seed in the regional and will open play against the Buckeyes at 2 p.m. EST on ESPN 2.
WARREN, Mich. (AP) — Police who found a badly decomposed body in bed in a Detroit-area home believe a 62-year-old woman may have shared the home with her dead roommate for months.
Police in Warren found the body of 68-year-old George Curtis on Monday. An autopsy will be performed.
WJBK-TV and The Macomb Daily of Mount Clemens report Tuesday that relatives contacted police after hearing nothing from Curtis for months.
The woman has been hospitalized for a psychiatric evaluation.
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Police Commissioner Bill Dwyer tells the newspaper "it's just bizarre (that) she stayed in the home like that and didn't report anything."
Police say Curtis may have been dead for months.
Dwyer says the house may have to be condemned and demolished due to the condition inside and the odor.
This story is Part 2. Part 1 ran last week covering the railroads in Allegan and asking readers to stay tuned this week to see what Burrell Tripp, owner of Tripp’s Department Store, had to do with the railroads, the circus it carried to town, and why his name is on postcards.
Burrell Tripp, the owner of Tripp’s Department Store on Locust Street in Allegan from 1894 to 1927, was responsible for sealing the deal to bring the railroad to downtown Allegan.
The town tried for more than 20 years to get the railroads to come into the heart of the manufacturing district. Although the first train came to Allegan in 1868, it only stopped at the city limits on top of depot hill.
As chamber of commerce president, Tripp sealed the deal when he offered Pingree Park, along the riverbank below the mill district as the location, according to the Detroit Free Press in 1930.
Tripp would be elected mayor from 1914-15 and to the senate from 1915-1918.
• An article about the arrest of former British soldier Joe Robinson in Didim, Turkey, referred to a solicitor named Kaya Kayaoglu speaking to the BBC in relation to Robinson. Kayaoglu contacted us to say he does not represent Robinson (UK ex-soldier held in Turkish jail is no terrorist, say parents, 7 August, page 6).
• In attempting to correct the name of the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, this column erred and misnamed it as the London School of Tropical Medicine (Corrections and clarifications, 14 August, page 24).
• The clue for 18 across in Monday’s quick crossword was: “Tyrannical successor to Emperor Augustus, d. AD19 (8)”. The date of death should have been AD37, not AD19 (No 14,748, 14 August, page 20, G2).
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A real festive treat at Sheffield Cathedral. Hear the Carlton Main Frickley Colliery Band and the choir of Sheffield Cathedral at the ever popular Brass and Voices concert.
This is the 23rd annual event raising funds for Sheffield Cathedral. Doors open at 6.30pm. Tickets are £12.50 each and are available from the Cathedral gift shop.
Please note seats are unreserved and they cannot take telephone bookings.
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- Featured above is a new WWE 2K18 gameplay video released this week that takes a look at another "Dream Match," this time pitting Kane against, well, Kane. Check it out above.
- WWE Hall Of Famer Jerry "The King" Lawler is scheduled to return to the ring to square-off against former WCW and brief WWE Superstar Buff Bagwell at the "Downtown Meltdown" free wrestling event at Handy Park on Beale Street in Memphis, Tennessee on Thursday, October 19th.
- Charlotte Flair took to social media to post a comment after watching a sneak peek of the new ESPN 30 For 30 special on her father, legendary two-time WWE Hall Of Famer "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair. The special is scheduled to premiere on Tuesday, November 7th. Check out Charlotte's comments and a look at the trailer below.
2017: May your paths not be rough
AS we welcome 2017 with fanfare in our groovy culture of extravagance, spending more than what we earn, many spend new year in wasteful ventures. In celebrations, we indulge in unethical conducts that sometimes lead to death. Every new year comes with its pattern of celebrations that attracts hoodlums who are lured to rape, steal and maim innocent citizens. New Year celebrations have become a season prostitutes lure men to slaughter abattoirs in quest of fleecing vanity. The post 2017: May your paths not be rough appeared first on Vanguard News... Read Full Story
Winning numbers drawn in 'Win 4 Evening' game
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the New York Lottery's "Win 4 Evening" game were:
7-5-4-0, Lucky Sum: 16
(seven, five, four, zero; Lucky Sum: sixteen)
Dallam County officials are seeking a wanted fugitive and are asking for help.
Kenneth Fleming is wanted out of Dallam County for felony assault of a public servant.
He is also wanted for failure to identify.
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Anyone with information on his location can contact the Dalhart Area Crime Stoppers through their Facebook page.
You can also contact Dalhart Police Department dispatch at (806) 244-5544.
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Fatally Shot Russian Journalist Was Targeted For His Work, Ukrainian Police Say A Russian journalist who was fiercely critical of President Putin has been shot and killed in the Ukrainian capital Kiev. Arkady Babchenko isn't the first Kremlin critic to be murdered in Kiev.
Rosie O’Donnell poked at her longtime nemesis, President-elect Donald Trump, in a series of New Year’s Day tweets.
The former co-host of “The View” posted a link to a CNN report on Trump’s biographer being kicked out of a Trump-owned golf course — which O’Donnell said was a sign of his mental instability, reported Mediaite.
DONALD TRUMP IS MENTALLY UNSTABLE – https://t.co/6AvhoPq1du LESS THAN 3 WEEKS TO STOP HIM AMERICA — ROSIE (@Rosie) January 1, 2017
She then called the president-elect “mentally ill” and linked to another article about an artist who wrote Trump’s insults against women on partially nude women and photographed them.
O’Donnell replied to one of her followers, who linked to a story offering examples of Trump’s racism, and described her nemesis as “the world’s worst human.”
Trump, who revived his decade-old feud with O’Donnell during a presidential debate, has not yet responded to the critical tweets.
BEIJING — China's civil aviation authority says it has fined Dubai-based airline Emirates and barred it from adding new routes in China over the next six months after two of its flights were cited for unsafe operations.
The Civil Aviation Administration of China said in a statement Wednesday that the flights occurred on April 17 and May 18 over the city of Urumqi in China's western Xinjiang region.
It said in the first instance an Emirates plane flew at the wrong height, and in the second a plane temporarily lost contact with air traffic control.
It has imposed a fine of 29,000 RMB ($4,300) on the Middle East's largest airline.
Related Coverage Bodies found amid search for 2 missing northern IN teens
DELPHI, Ind. (AP) — Authorities are performing autopsies on two bodies found near a northern Indiana creek during a search for two missing 13-year-old girls.
State Police Sgt. Kim Riley says the autopsies are set for Wednesday morning in Terre Haute.
Riley said Tuesday that authorities haven’t identified the bodies that were found during a search for teenagers Liberty German and Abigail Williams, but that they suspect foul play.
The bodies were discovered along Deer Creek near Delphi, about 60 miles northwest of Indianapolis and about three-quarters of a mile from an abandoned railroad bridge where the two girls were dropped off Monday to go hiking. They were reported missing hours later after they did not appear at a predetermined meeting place.
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MENIFEE, California (AP) — A business owner says thieves smashed a window of a Southern California pet store and made off with six birds worth thousands of dollars.
Birds-N-Paradise co-owner Erik Schreiner tells the Press-Enterprise newspaper in Riverside that surveillance footage shows at least one shadowy figure stealing the birds early Friday.
He says the thieves took three Patagonian conures worth $950 each; a caique parrot worth $1,400; a rose-breasted cockatoo worth $2,200; and a yellow nape Amazon parrot worth $2,500.
Schreiner believes the theft at his shop in the city of Menifee is tied to other recent bird heists in the region. Thefts have occurred at a bird farm in Redlands and an exotic bird store in Cypress in the past few weeks.
The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department says it’s not clear if the crimes are linked.
Police cars on Linn Lane in response to a domestic incident. April 27, 2018 (Photo: Meli Rodea/Facebook)
Las Vegas Metro police SWAT officers responded to a domestic disturbance in a residential neighborhood on Friday morning.
The incident happened around 10:27 a.m. at a home on Linn Lane between Charleston Boulevard and Stewart Avenue in east Las Vegas.
Police said a woman came out of the house asking for help before going back into the home. Officers arrived on scene and attempted to make contact with the woman, but no one responded.
The standoff ended Friday afternoon. Police took a man into custody at 1:51 p.m., along with a female with visible injuries and another person.
Neighboring homes were evacuated during the incident.
Linn Lane was closed from Charleston Boulevard to Stewart Avenue.
No further details were immediately released.
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Noah Shirley nearly knocks his opponent off his board Wednesday at the Paddle Boat Joust at Windjammer Park during Tega Cay’s 4th of July Celebration. Tracy Kimball tkimball@heraldonline.com
Police in Cypress, California, rescued a man from a fire moments before the building exploded on March 15. The man was taken to the hospital to be treated for critical burns, a news report said.The explosion was caused by an oxygen tank, and no one was inside the building at the time of the explosion, officials said.Officers arrived on scene within three minutes and learned one person was burned and another was unaccounted for, according to the Cypress Police Department press release. The missing person was found attempting to extinguish the fire, and officers escorted him away from the scene moments before the explosion.Orange County Fire Authority firefighters quickly extinguished the fire before it spread to adjacent units.The cause for the fire was under investigation. Credit: Cypress Police Department via Storyful
Dark patterns are deceptive parts of a digital user interface, designed to trick the user into making a decision that benefits the business involved. Darkpatterns.org is a terrific website conceived by Harry Brignull as part of a campaign to raise awareness of dark patterns.
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Battle of the formats – And how we are all loosing out on it
In this guest article, Andreas Lydersen, CTO at Elmatica, addresses some of the issues...
Herrmann is dealing with a strain in his rib cage, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.
Herrmann is set to undergo an MRI, which should determine whether the injury will require a trip to the disabled list. The 30-year-old went 1-for-4 in his debut for the Mariners on Tuesday. Should Herrmann land on the shelf, David Freitas would likely be recalled from the minors.
Soldier in custody after explosion, fire near Louisiana Army base Active-duty soldier in custody after explosion and fire next to Louisiana Army base. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2opZehv Police stand outside the Mona Lisa Apartments in New Llano on Wednesday night after residents were evacuated.
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Mobile Payment Technologies Market is expected to be worth US$1,773.17 bn by 2024 , global market is expected to progress at a CAGR of 20.5%. Currently, the mobile payment technologies market is expanding at a higher rate due to the increasing adoption of smart phones and tablets across emerging economies.
WORKERS have been busy this week preparing the CBD for the upcoming demolition works as part of the $150 million redevelopment.
Acting Mayor Paul Tully said the crew have been able to work around the rainy conditions by staying inside where electricity, water and sewerage infrastructure needs to be disconnected.
He said the physical demolition of the buildings would likely start in the next two weeks.
"They're doing a dilapidation report on the building to ensure when the demolition starts, it's done safely."
 Lake Roosevelt Elementary School volunteer Fern Blaylock was named a Friend of Children by the North Central Educational Service District.
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SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — Metro’s largest union and Congressman Jamie Raskin are giving away $10 Metro cards to riders.
Raskin will join Metro workers Tuesday morning to give away 1,000 SmarTrip cards at the Silver Spring Metro station. It’s the first in a series of SmarTrip card giveaways being sponsored by the union. The union said in a statement that the giveaway is intended to thank riders for using Metro and encourage them to continue to ride the system.
The giveaway is scheduled to begin at 7:30 a.m.
The union represents more than 9,000 Metro employees.
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Apple shipped more smartphones than anyone else in the fourth quarter of 2017, but Samsung still had the best year.
On Thursday night, IDC distributed its wrap-ups of 2017 smartphone data, noting that Apple shipped 77 million phones in Q4—just ahead of Samsung. (Barron’s Tiernan Ray covered smartphone sales data from Strategy Analytics yesterday.)
Angry Birds Evolution is a new take on the franchise, but it's still more of the same
Finding in suit vs. Neo-Nazi site founder favors radio host
CLEVELAND (AP) — A Muslim-American radio host has received a court judgment in his favor in his federal lawsuit against a neo-Nazi website publisher because the defendant never responded to the Ohio case in court.
Dean Obeidallah accused The Daily Stormer's publisher, Andrew Anglin, of falsely labeling him as the "mastermind" behind a deadly bombing at concert in England last year.
Cleveland.com reports neither Anglin nor any attorney for him responded, so the court entered a finding of default Tuesday. Obeidallah's attorneys said they had tried unsuccessfully to reach or locate Anglin or his legal representative through emails, private investigators and notices in a Columbus-area legal publication.
Obeidallah didn't request a specific amount of damages. In that situation, judges typically have a hearing to determine the amount.
No such hearing has been scheduled.
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After just over a year on the job, Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens announced that he will resign the office.
They are some of the cutest and tastiest desserts around. Tiny Pies may be miniature in size but they’re big on flavor. Co-Owner Amanda Bates stopped by to teach us how to make one of their fresh spring flavors…the Strawberry Basil Pie. Tiny Pies is on Burnet Road. Go to tinypies.com for more information or call 512-916-0184.
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Some health-care workers in Edmonton were wearing red on Friday to help shine a spotlight on heart disease in women. Emily Mertz explains.
WHO, UN Agencies, international organizations, non-governmental organizations and partners continue to support the Ministry of Health in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to rapidly investigate and respond to the outbreak of Ebola virus disease in Likati Health Zone, Bas Uele Province in the north-east of the country. On 12 June 2017, no new confirmed or probable cases were reported.
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When you look at many of the milestones in the 42-year history of John Wood Community College, especially in the southeastern portion of its district, it is likely a member of the Fred and Carole Bradshaw family was part of them. From JWCC's founding in 1974 to the latest project to expand programs and services at the future Southeast Education Center, the respected farming family has contributed to the growth of JWCC as supporters, administrators and students because they recognize the value of having a college facility in their community.
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A mother elk gave birth on a woman's front porch in Payson.
The woman, Suzy Tubbs-Avakian, sent us photos of the baby and mama elk.
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She says the baby lay under her front porch for eight hours before getting up and nursing with its mother.
Tubbs-Avakian has decided to name the baby elk 'Baby Payson.'
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× Robie House bringing back after-work drinks and jazz
HYDE PARK — The Robie House is opening itself up for some after-work drinks and jazz jams again this October.
The Frank Lloyd Wright-designed home, 5757 S. Woodlawn Ave., will bring back After Hours from 5-8 p.m. Fridays in October.
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Guests will be able have a beer or white wine and hors d’oeuvres while enjoying a jazz ensemble in the prairie-style architecture.
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Today’s Headlines
State Bill Would Allow Scooters on Sidewalks (Curbed)
Another View on Electric Scooters (NYTimes)
Curbside Bumps a Hazard for Pedestrians (EastBayTimes)
Temescal’s Awful Pavement (Hoodline)
Another Delay to Van Ness BRT (SFExaminer)
Ford GoBikes Launches Electric Assist Bikes (SFExaminer)
Cyclist Killed by Motorists in Bay Point, Contra Costa County (SFBay)
Mayor’s Pointless Encampment Measure (SFWeekly)
Third Lane on San Rafael Bridge Opens (EastBayTimes, MarinIJ)
Commentary: Real Progressives Support Dense Housing Near Transit (Berkeleyside)
Commentary: Scooter Crackdown a Distraction from Real Problems (SFGate)
Commentary: Next Mayor Must Clean up the Streets (SFChron)
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BAKU May 2 Azeri oil exports through the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan (BTC) pipeline via Georgia and Turkey declined 11.2 percent year-on-year in January-April to 8.72 million tonnes, state energy company SOCAR said on Tuesday.
Oil exports through the BTC in 2016 totalled 28.86 million tonnes, up 1.3 percent.
Azerbaijan exports oil via the pipeline from the Azeri, Chirag and Guneshli (ACG) oil fields operated by BP.
It also exports oil via Russia, through the Baku-Novorossiisk pipeline and via Georgia by rail and through the Baku-Supsa pipeline.
Oil from Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan is also exported through the BTC. (Reporting by Nailia Bagirova; Writing by Margarita Antidze; Editing by Mark Potter)
A case has been registered against at least 6 Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) workers in Vaaliv Police Station for vandalising Gujarati signboards at shops in Vasai, along on Mumbai-Ahmedabad National Highway 8, as they were in Gujarati.
The incident took place at Sativali, around 47km from Mumbai.
The incident came two days after Raj Thackeray called for opposition unity and a "Modi-mukt Bharat" by 2019.
Addressing party workers at a rally at Shivaji Park in central Mumbai on Saturday, Thackeray said, "The country is fed up with the false promises made by (Prime Minister) Narendra Modi and his government."
"All opposition parties should come together to get rid of the BJP-led NDA government to ensure a 'Modi-mukt Bharat'," he said while reminding the audience of the BJP's "Congress-mukt Bharat" slogan.
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It was a scary 45 minutes for people who got stuck on the Batman ride at Six Flags Fiesta Texas in San Antonio.Fiesta Texas officials said one of the safety sensors that monitors the ride sent an alert, which caused the coaster to stop Wednesday night.After about 45 minutes, crews got the ride going again.No one was hurt.
North Fork Middle School sixth-grade science teacher John Woods adjusts solar panels outside the school's Net-Zero Classroom on Thursday in Quicksburg. Woods recently won a $14,000 Moore grant to help complete the classroom.
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Motorists are warned to expect major delays next week as carriageway resurfacing works begin for the new Lidl supermarket on A58 Park Road.
The resurfacing works begin on Monday, October 9 and are expected to be complete by Monday, October 16.
During this time, Park Road and Blackbrook Road will remain open with temporary two-way signals in effect, and Boardmans Lane will remain on a one-way closure.
Work will continue after the week of resurfacing works but with less severe delays expected.
For more information on roadworks in St Helens, visit www.sthelens.gov.uk/traffic-travel-parking.
Anonymous Buyers Account For Majority Of Trump Property Sales
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NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with USAToday reporter Nick Penzenstadler about how the number of anonymous buyers of Trump real estate has jumped to a dramatic 70 percent since the president's nomination.
BUENOS AIRES, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Argentina's peso opened 2.37 pct stronger at 17.26 per dollar on Monday after a mid-term legislative primary election was seen as favoring business friendly President Mauricio Macri's reform effort.
With 95.68 percent of polling stations counted in crucial Buenos Aires province, Macri's favored candidate had 34.19 percent of votes for a Senate seat compared to 34.11 percent for former populist leader Cristina Fernandez, who had been expected to win. (Reporting by Caroline Stauffer)
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Erica Campbell had listeners call in about how their pastors preached and blessed them with a message. One man mentioned that God moved him in such a way by speaking on giving up his only son to save us. It was a sacrifice that we will never forget about.
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* In Q4 of 2016 sales increased by 14.8 pct over prior-year quarter of comparison to 63.5 million euros (Q4 2015: 55.3 million euros)
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Stephen and Ayesha Curry announced on Instagram on Friday that they are expecting their third child.
The Currys have two daughters, Riley, 4, and Ryan, 2. Riley, of course, became an overnight sensation during the Warriors 2015 NBA championship run when she accompanied her dad during a postgame news conference.
Heyyyy how did this happen?! Curry party of 5. Feeling very blessed and very sick. Yippie! Ayesha wrote on Instagram with a picture of her wearing a T-shirt emblazoned with the word preggers.
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After the Warriors morning shootaround in Sacramento, Stephen expressed joy occasion.
Its an amazing blessing, Stephen said. Were definitely blessed to expand the family and my job is to support the best I can, Im not carrying the baby. Shes doing that with so much grace and strength.
The wife of fallen Fort Bragg soldier Christopher Harris was able to reveal the gender of their baby with a little help from the 82nd Airborne in Afghanistan, WTVD reports.
Army Spc. Christopher Michael Harris, 25, of Jackson Springs, North Carolina, died in an attack when his patrol was struck by a vehicle-borne explosive device near Kandahar.
Before Harris died, he and his wife found out they were expecting their first child.
Harris’ fellow soldiers helped to make the big gender announcement all the way from Afghanistan.
“His fellow soldiers have been phenomenal and done everything they can to watch over me even from a distance,” Brittany Harris told ABC11 of the men and women in the video.
× Temptations Lead Singer Dennis Edwards Dies at 74
CHICAGO – Grammy award-winning singer and member of The Temptations Dennis Edwards has died, his wife, Brenda Edwards, confirmed to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Edwards was 74 years old.
His wife told the Post that the Motown legend died at a Chicago area hospital after suffering complications related to meningitis.
“My uncle Dennis Edwards passed away this morning,” Edwards’ nephew, Jason Quebec, posted on social media Friday. “Please keep my family in prayer.”
Edwards was a long-time resident of Florissant, Missouri. He was a Lifetime Achievement recipient in 2013.
The Temptations were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1989. The band’s best-known hits include “Papa was a Rollin’ Stone,” “Ain’t no Mountain High Enough,” “My Girl” and “I Can’t Get Next to You.”
February 3 would have been the singer’s 75th birthday.
American songstress Selena Gomez has been on our radar for all the right reasons lately. With the help of her stylist Kate Young, Gomez has been spotted in a slew of seriously covetable high fashion looks. From an edgy hot-pink Miu Miu jumpsuit to a chic and sophisticated Victoria Beckham knit dress, we chronicle ten of Selena's best looks from 2017 so far.
About Day facilities for older people
Trinity aims to provide opportunities for friendship, social interaction and making people feeling safe in a warm and pleasant environment, with a range of activities to suit all abilities. The service also provides information to help people stay healthy and independent and positive experiences for people to enjoy day trips and holidays. Trinity Network have created both a relaxed and caring atmosphere where all are welcomed. They provide hot meals to all members and to other lunch clubs in the Leeds area. Trinity pride themselves in offering nutritional meals, freshly cooked on the premises. Trinity offer a wide ranging activity programme both recreational and educational and arrange day trips and holidays. They also provide information and advocacy, bereavement support, hospital visits, as well as liaison with voluntary and statutory agencies. Many members have difficulty with mobility and Trinity provide transport to and from the premises when possible.
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Trudy Ewurama Marcel, the junior nurse who was sacked from her job for doing Facebook Live while on duty, has been reinstated by her hospital.
Weeks ago, the management of Royal MMR Hospital sent Trudy and her colleague, whose name was only given as Ramatu, home for taking to Facebook Live while on duty.
Their six-minute Facebook Live video went viral after Adom FM had shared it on its Facebook wall, and that caused their predicament.
Trudy told Kofi TV that she has regretted her action and vowed not to repeat such an act, now that she has got her job back.
In a post on Facebook, Trudy indicated that she’s learnt patience, perseverance and dedication. She went further to thank God for getting her job back.
“I learned patience, perseverance and dedication. Now I really know myself and my voice. It’s the voice of pain and victory. I’m so grateful, Lord,” she added.
It’s, however, unclear if her friend has also been reinstated.
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Our film releases in Russia on 4th of May 2018 also. Enjoy! pic.twitter.com/Ywp70UHReH — Rishi Kapoor (@chintskap) April 23, 2018
Director Umesh Shukla's forthcoming film 102 Not Out will also release in Russia on the same day as it will hit the screens in India on May 4.Veteran actor Rishi Kapoor, who will be seen sharing screen space with megastar Amitabh Bachchan after two decades, took to Twitter to announce about the film's international release."Our film releases in Russia on May 4, 2018 also. Enjoy!" Rishi tweeted.Being described as an unusual father-and-son love story, 102 Not Out is based on a Gujarati stage production by playwright Saumya Joshi. Amitabh plays a 102-year-old father to a 75-year-old character of Rishi in the film.(With IANS inputs)
Stamford recorded a 4.2 percent unemployment rate in 2016, the lowest rate among Connecticut's five most-populous cities. Stamford recorded a 4.2 percent unemployment rate in 2016, the lowest rate among Connecticut's five most-populous cities.
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Everyone has fun at a Fox & Branch show.
That has been the duo’s guiding principle for the past two decades, especially since performing for children and parents became their main focus. Dave Fox and Will Branch strive to create a communal atmosphere of fun and high spirits wherever they play. A Fox and Branch show is as much a celebration of being together as it is a musical performance.
Based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the nationally known duo has toured the Midwest, the East Coast and the South. They are the winners of four Parent’s Choice recommended awards.
Fox and Branch have appeared at the Winnipeg Folk Festival, Symphony Space in New York City; Cafe Lena in Saratoga Springs, NY; Club Passim in Boston,
Deputies found three Joshua Tree children on Wednesday who had lived in a large rectangular box for approximately four years, leading to the arrest of their parents, according to a press release from the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department. The children were 11, 13 and 14.
There were mounds of trash and human feces discovered on the property, as well as approximately 30-40 cats roaming freely inside a trailer. The children were found to have an inadequate amount of food and were living in what deputies describe as "an unsuitable and unsafe environment."
The deputies were conducting an area check Wednesday morning and found what appeared to be an abandoned travel trailer along with a rectangular box made of plywood. There was no running water or electricity. The parents — Mona Kirk, 51, and Daniel Panico, 73 — were found on the property.
The parents were booked into the Morongo Basin Jail for willful cruelty to children. The children were taken into custody by Children and Family Services.
Australia defender Ryan McGowan comes into Ange Postecoglou's 23-man squad for Tuesday's showdown against Syria in Sydney.
Ryan McGowan has replaced Bailey Wright in Australia's squad ahead of next week's return leg against Syria in their AFC World Cup qualifying play-off.
Bristol City captain and defender Wright will return to England on Sunday, after succumbing to injury.
Wright was suspended for Thursday's 1-1 draw against Syria in Malaysia.
McGowan, who plays for Al-Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates, comes into Ange Postecoglou's 23-man squad for Tuesday's showdown in Sydney.
The winner will advance to the inter-confederation play-offs to face the fourth-placed nation from CONCACAF for a spot at Russia 2018.
March 31 Shanghai Ganglian E-commerce Holdings Co Ltd :
* Says it plans to use 100 million yuan to set up a wholly owned supply chain management unit in Shanghai
* Says co plans to pay no div for FY 2016
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EAST Sepik Governor Sir Michael Somare is calling on people to vote more women into Parliament.
He said that women had always played a big role in the development of the country.
“There are so many wonderful women with distinguished records, who have done a lot for PNG over the years and we must not turn a blind eye as some of them are very good leaders,” Sir Michael said.
“We must not allow our cultural beliefs that women get the back seat to cloud our judgement.
“Women like Nahau Rhooney and Dame Carol Kidu have proven themselves worthy decision-makers. Vote in more women.”
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Barcelona's coach Ernesto Valverde on Saturday said he had no plans to change his starting lineup against Espanyol in the wake of remarks by his defender, Girard Pique, ridiculing their cross-town rival club.
Pique mockingly suggested "Espanyol of Barcelona" was not actually from Catalonia's capital, instead calling them "Espanyol of Cornella" after the suburb where the club is based.
It was the last game of the season for the Three Lions as manager Gareth Southgate took the chance to look at some different players in a changed formation. Joe Hart was criticised for conceding two late free-kicks in Saturday's 2-2 World Cup qualifying draw in Scotland and was rested for the game in Paris.
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If you hang your shingle in Honolulu, you are working in the best place in the country -- and not just because of the weather.But if you practice your craft in Jackson, Mississippi, you’re in the worst place to list and sell real estate.Which is to say that the time-worn homily “location, location, location” applies just as much to real estate practitioners as it does to homebuyers.And according to an in-depth analysis by the personal finance website Wallet Hub, Hawaii’s capital is the best place to be a real estate agent, bar none, whereas Jackson is the worst. At least the worst among the 150 markets covered in the study.Fittingly called “2017's Best Places to Be a Real Estate Agent,” the Wallet Hub analysis looked at about a dozen key indicators, ranging from sales-per-agent to the annual median wage earned by agents to a housing market health index.Other best and worst indicators included:Median home price Realty employment attractiveness an...
Learn about High Park's creepy crawlies and fantastic fliers. Come explore the amazing world of bugs and learn facts such as what makes an insect different from a bug. 1:30-3:30 pm. Free/pwyc, suggested donation of $2-$5 per person.
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The community support service is for people with dementia who need support to carry on doing the things they enjoy or to try new activities. This may include support with some daily living activities, as well as leisure and social activities. The service is based on an individual assessment and can be provided at home or in the community.
Cramahe Now, in partnership with the Township of Cramahe Fire service, will be providing to the public the fire departments file calls statistics on an ongoing basis. This information will reveal to the public the volume and range of calls the volunteer fire service responds to.
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Melinda Allison of Sibley was the lucky winner of the Minden Press-Herald grill giveaway. Allison was one of many to enter the contest at the second Grilling on Main in downtown Minden over the weekend. Allison, left, is pictured with Minden Press-Herald Publisher Gregg Parks.
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× ‘It’s a major award:’ Man builds 14-foot-tall leg lamp from ‘A Christmas Story’
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — An Iowa man is paying tribute to a classic Christmas movie in a big way!
For the second year, Tom Gross, of West Des Moines, has created a 14-foot-tall leg lamp inspired by “A Christmas Story.”
The leg lamp is made of items he had around the house, including Christmas lights, old curtains, and a volleyball net.
“People either realize what it is and freak out, or don’t know why I have a leg in my yard. If they get it, they throw the flashers on and get out of the car and have a picture taken with it. It is really awesome to see people enjoy it that much,” Gross told ABC News.
Gross says his creation is “frag-gee-leh” and has been damaged twice by strong winds.
When Moulton Seas End schoolboy Lennon Tilbury heard that his auntie Roxanne Wells had been diagnosed with thyroid cancer he wanted to do something positive to help.
So the 11 year-old decided to raise money for the Butterfly Thyroid Cancer Trust by taking part in his own 10-mile sponsored cycle ride near his auntie’s home.
An important message on the T-shirt of charity cyclist Lennon Tilbury.
This was no mean feat as he had previously only covered three miles.
When Kate Farnell MBE, founder and director of the Trust, was told of Lennon’s plans she sent him a T-shirt to wear on his ride and called him a superstar.
On Good Friday Lennon cycled on the cycle path alongside the guided busway from Histon to St Ives with Roxanne’s husband Dean.
Lennon still has some sponsorship money to collect but will have raised over £200 and is rightly very proud of his achievement.
• For more information on the Butterfly Thyroid Cancer Trust, please visit www.butterfly.org.uk
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A man has been charged following an arson attack on a police car outside Penlan police station in Swansea .
A spokeswoman for South Wales Police said Matthew Miller, 28, from Treboeth, has been charged with arson with intent and will appear before Swansea Magistrates’ Court on Thursday.
She said: “A second man, who was arrested following the blaze, has since been released.
“Officers are continuing to appeal to anyone who witnessed the incident in the early hours of Tuesday morning to come forward.”
The spokeswoman added that a police vehicle was set alight outside the station on Heol Gwyrosydd at around 1.30am, with the fire quickly spreading to the station – which was unoccupied at the time – causing extensive damage.
Anyone with information should contact 101, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, quoting occurrence 1800191650.
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MATHER -- The Patrouille de France military demonstration team flew above Mather Airport Saturday for a special off-season airshow.
The California Capital Airshow marked the 100th anniversary of the U.S. entering World War I by hosting the French Air Force team.
The exclusive, French Alpha Jet performance was the first seen in the U.S. in over 30 years.
Families watched the spectacle from below and celebrated the Easter weekend event with face painting, egg hunting and a viva la France costume contest.
To learn more and become a California Capital Airshow Insider, visit the CCA site.
Brady's agent expects him to play in 2018
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski announced on Instagram Tuesday he'll be back next year with the team.
There had been speculation all off-season that Gronkowski would retire after the 28-year-old said after the team's Super Bowl loss to the Philadelphia Eagles that he would have to weigh his future.
Speculation grew when Gronkowski skipped the start of the team's off-season workouts earlier this month but the four-time All Pro said he's been working out and feels great.
Gronkowski finished with 69 receptions for 1,084 yards and eight touchdowns in 14 games for the Patriots last season.
In eight seasons, all with the Patriots, Gronkowski has 474 receptions for 7,179 yards and 76 touchdowns.
MOSCOW There was only one blast in St Peterburg's metro system which happened in a train in between two stations, a source in Russia's emergency services said on Monday.
"There was one blast in one site in between (stations) as the train arrived at the Technology Institute station from Sennaya (Ploshchad) station," the source told Reuters.
Russian media reported earlier that there were two blasts. Ten people have been killed in the incident, authorities said.
(Reporting by Polina Nikolskaya)
Explore the best in independent video games and virtual reality experiences at the seventh International Games and Playful Media Festival. With two days of performances and music, this festival features artists including Mount Venus and Manu Louis. See website for full programme.
One man is dead after officials with Louisiana State Police said sheriff's deputies were trying to serve an arrest warrant.
Troopers identified him as Avery Metrejean, 35, of Morgan City.
According to LSP officials, the St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office requested LSP detectives investigate an officer-involved shooting in Cade just after 10 p.m. on Monday.
The initial investigation revealed that SMPSO deputies were trying to serve an arrest warrant on a man at a home on Duchamp Road near LA 182.
Officials said while trying to serve the warrant, deputies encountered Metrejean armed with a gun. They say shots were fired at Metrejean and he was hit. He was then taken to the hospital, where he later died.
The investigation is ongoing.
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Included in the noon newscast:
— Hopkins man given $3 million bond after his arrest following the shooting of three people in a popular Columbia bar district
— DNR seeking volunteer weather reporters, particularly in rural areas
"It would have been a real bummer and honestly disappointing to get the scores that we did and have the performance that we had only to go home tonight. I feel rejuvenated. It's a big week next week," Nick told E! News after his performance. "I don't think we're going to take anything for granted. I certainly don't want to get off this high and kind of come back down next week. We just have to bust our butts and hopefully keep it going."
Nick and Peta had nothing but praise to say about each other for the dance.
"I think he was amazing," Peta said. "He did all the steps right…I think he nailed it."
LONDON (AP) — Bournemouth sprung a huge surprise by beating Chelsea 3-0 away in the Premier League on Wednesday thanks to three goals in a 16-minute spell in the second half.
Callum Wilson, Junior Stanislas and former Chelsea player Nathan Ake scored the goals to condemn the hosts to a first loss at Stamford Bridge in all competitions since September.
Chelsea dropped to fourth place, behind Liverpool on goal difference, and is in a real fight to qualify for the Champions League a season after winning the Premier League by seven points.
Just a week ago, Chelsea was also eliminated from the League Cup by Arsenal in the semifinals and Antonio Conte's second season in charge is proving much tougher than his first.
After Tiemoue Bakayoko lost possession, Wilson exchanged a one-two and swept home his finish for the opening goal in the 51st minute.
Wilson set up Stanislas for the second goal in the 64th, and Ake scored from close range three minutes later.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Monday slammed as "disgusting" the role of white supremacists in a violent protest in Virginia and an "evil attack" against counter-demonstrators that left one woman dead, her spokesman said.
In sharply worded remarks, Merkel's spokesman Steffen Seibert expressed shock at the weekend rally by Ku Klux Klan members and other white nationalists in Charlottesvillesupremacists.
One woman died and 19 people were injured when a car ploughed into a crowd of people after the rally by white supremacists turned violent.
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Sarah Hegazy has been jailed, beaten by inmates, and could face a life sentence in an Egyptian prison if found guilty of “promoting sexual deviancy” and other charges tied to her alleged crime: waving a rainbow flag at a concert.
The 28-year-old denies waving the flag but is one of 57 people arrested so far in Egypt’s widest anti-gay crackdown yet, a swift zero-tolerance response to a rare show of public support for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) rights in the conservative Muslim country.
The crackdown comes as Egypt, a key Western ally in the Middle East, is under fire for its human rights record and the United States has withheld some of its $1.3 billion in annual military aid.
Hegazy, the only woman rounded up in the three-week-old campaign, says police goaded her cellmates to abuse her during her first night in prison, where she is being detained for 15 days and interrogated by special prosecutors who usually focus on Islamist militants.
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Sarnia Police say that a 30-year-old man is facing several charges following an alleged armed home invasion in the early hours of New Year’s Day.
Police responded to an address in the 1100 block of Overlea Crescent around 3:30 a.m. following a report of a home invasion involving weapons.
An investigation led Sarnia Police and OPP officers to an address in the 300 block of Alexandra Street in Point Edward.
The suspect was located inside and taken into custody.
Police have not commented on the type of weapon allegedly used or if any weapons were recovered throughout their investigation.
The GBP/USD pair stalled its gradual recovery mode from ahead of 1.23 handle, as the bulls ran into daily R1 resistance located at 1.2355, despite a downside bias seen in the greenback across the board, against the back drop of weaker treasury yields.
The cable now resumes its retreat from weekly tops reached at 1.2389 on Friday, the final trading day of 2016, after the US dollar was hit broadly by worse-than expected Chicago PMI gauge, which accelerated the profit-taking slide in the buck.
The major is expected to remain side-lined in a narrow range as most major global markets are closed today in observance of New Year holiday, which would result in thin trading and irregular volatility.
GBP/USD Levels to consider
In terms of technical levels, upside barriers are lined up at 1.2355 (daily R1), 1.2389 (weekly high) and 1.2400 (round figure). While supports are seen at 1.2294 (10-DMA) and 1.2242 (Dec 30 low) and below that at 1.2200 (zero figure).
Morgan County home sales were up 10 percent during the first half of 2017, according to the Morgan County Association of Realtors.
The association reported 698 home sales countywide during the first six months of the year compared to 635 during the same period in 2016.
“We are finding that our inventory is shrinking, and it has been too many years since I have ever been able to sell real estate in a seller’s market,” said Patti Lambert, board president for the association.
For the month of June, year-over-year sales were up 35 percent and inventory was down 21 percent, according to the Alabama Center for Real Estate report on Morgan County.
ACRE reported 182 homes sold in June compared to 168 in June 2007, the previous peak.
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Northwest Colorado Health’s annual Hospice Daffodils fundraiser will be March 14. Daffodils can be ordered online at northwestcoloradohealth.org/daffodils. Delivery is available for orders of 10 bunches or more; deliveries will occur March 13 and 14. Daffodil orders also can be picked up at Northwest Colorado Health, 940 Central Park Drive, Suite 101. Daffodils are $5 for per bunch, $24 for five bunches and $46 for 10 bunches. Proceeds help ensure Northwest Colorado Health can continue …read more
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Bridgeline Digital Inc
* Bridgeline Digital announces 10.2% increase in revenue and continued margin improvement for third quarter of fiscal 2017
* Q3 revenue rose 10.2 percent to $4.1 million
* Sees Q4 2017 revenue $4.1 million to $4.3 million
* Sees FY 2017 revenue $16.1 million to $16.3 million
* Bridgeline Digital Inc - management expects to generate positive adjusted ebitda for Q4
* Bridgeline Digital Inc - for full year fiscal 2017 company expects to generate positive adjusted ebitda Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The cold nights and warm afternoons will stick around for another couple of days. Lows will be in the 30s and highs in the 60s. By Friday, temperatures increase and the southerly flow returns ushering in more moisture. The humidity will increase, as will the rain chance chances over the weekend. It doesn't look like a washout right now.
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Related Coverage Police identify man killed in south Wichita shooting
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – Wichita police arrested two men in connection with a homicide Thursday night in south Wichita. It happened at the Kingsborough Apartments just after 11 p.m.
Officers found 22-year-old Brandon Nelson, a resident of the apartment, shot to death in the parking lot.
On Friday, police arrested 22-year-old Zachary Scogin and 21-year-old Dawson Slater.
Slater was booked into the Sedgwick County Jail on intentional first-degree murder. Scogin was booked for first-degree murder.
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Jammeh shuts Gambian opposition radio
The authorities in The Gambia have shut down a popular radio station critical of long-serving ruler Yahya Jammeh. Intelligence agents ordered Teranga FM’s closure without giving reasons, said Emil Touray, the head of the Gambia Press Union. This is the first sign of a crackdown on the media since Mr Jammeh rejected defeat in the 1 December poll.
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Bangor's New Year's Eve beach ball plummets towards an awaiting, screaming crowd of hundreds in West Market Square on Sunday morning to bring in the new year. Doug Rideout of Hermon swings fire poi for onlookers during New Year's Eve Downtown Countdown celebrations in Bangor on Saturday night.
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OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) - State Senator John McCollister of District 20, which covers central Omaha, will run for re-election to the Nebraska Legislature.
“I’m running for re-election to continue our effort of solving problems to maintain our quality of life, improve education, and support growing Omaha’s economy,” he said in a release. “Because after knocking on doors with neighbors for the last three years, we know that’s what matter to families of District 20.“
McCollister has had his seat since 2014.
Man charged with attempted murder in Port Townsend
PORT TOWNSEND, Wash. (AP) — A Port Angeles man has been charged with attempted murder after an alleged stabbing attack Sunday morning in Port Townsend.
The Peninsula Daily News reports 22-year-old Matthew Robert Malone appeared in Jefferson County Superior Court Monday.
Authorities say Malone attacked 57-year-old David Arbuckle near Memorial Field in an unprovoked manner, "ostensibly at the direction of demons/spirits/angels who told him what to do."
Arbuckle was taken to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle with stab wounds on his back, shoulders and head. Port Townsend Police Department spokesperson Keppie Keplinger says Arbuckle was in stable condition Monday.
Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Julie St. Marie said the state will file a motion for a competency evaluation.
Judge Keith Harper set bail at $500,000.
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Information from: Peninsula Daily News, http://www.peninsuladailynews.com
Acy scored zero points (0-3 FG. 0-3 3Pt) but recorded five rebounds, four assists, three steals and a block in 25 minutes during Friday's 102-99 loss to the Lakers.
With Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (groin) sidelined for a fourth straight game, Acy got another start, but his offensive limitations proved costly for the Nets in a narrow loss. He hasn't scored in double digits in nine straight games, but a Brooklyn team already looking ahead to the draft lottery seems content with his modest contributions in the starting five.
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After Afrin victory, Turkey's president vows to expand military operations into other Kurdish-held areas in Syria, Iraq
March 31 Synthesis Electronic Technology Co Ltd :
* Says it plans to buy 66 percent stake in Fujian IT firm for 19.8 million yuan
* Co plans to pay cash div 0.6 yuan per 10 shares for FY 2016
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/grI1qz ; goo.gl/Wmfmu3
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
March 31 Havelock Europa Plc
* Appointment of new chief financial officer
* Says Donald Borland appointed as new chief financial officer at Havelock Europa Plc from 26 april 2017
* Borland will succeed Ciaran Kennedy, who will stand down after company announces its full year results on 25 April 2017 Further company coverage: (Bangalore.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com)
Supermodel Marlon Teixeira takes the cover story of Executive Style‘s latest edition captured by fashion photographer Jesse Lizotte. In charge of styling was Penny McCarthy, with grooming from Joel Phillips.
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A man was taken to hospital with serious injuries after a collision between two mopeds.
An air ambulance was called to the collision but he was taken to Queen's Medical Centre by a road ambulance.
The crash happened on Pump Hollow Road, in Forest Town, Mansfield.
The road has been closed since 6.53pm (Wednesday, July 4) and drivers are being urged to avoid the area.
Nottinghamshire Police are urging anyone who witnessed the collision to contact them.
A spokesman said: "Anyone who witnessed the collision is asked to call Nottinghamshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 879 of July 4, 2018."
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Did you forget a birthday? Is Valentines day coming up too quick for ya? If you need a gift quick, then there is no better place to look than Craigslist. Even better it is full of stuff people are just giving away. For free!
I was poking around Craigslist recently (because I have that kind of time) and after checking if anyone had missed my connections, I found a bunch of stuff that people are just giving away in South Dakota. All sorts of awesome stuff. Like a broken washer and dryer, or stuff to burn. But, if you need some gift ideas, here’s my to five.
A wide-load house will be moved out of North Myrtle Beach early Sunday morning, possibly impeding traffic. (Source: AP Images)
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) – A wide-load house will be moved out of North Myrtle Beach early Sunday morning, possibly impeding traffic.
According to post on the NMB Fire Rescue Facebook page, Mega Movers will move the house from Second Avenue North around 7 a.m.
The house will travel up Second Avenue North and turn left on Highway 17 South before taking Highways 22, 31 and 9 to Green Sea.
SCDOT paperwork indicates the house is so wide it is allowed to be moved on Sunday.
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The 27-year-old had 55 tackles, five interceptions and three fumble recoveries in 17 games last season with Hamilton. Davis enters his fifth season with the Ticats, having registered 178 tackles, 24 special-teams tackles, 10 interceptions (four returned for TD).
Former Canterbury Bulldogs NRL chief executive Raelene Castle is reportedly set to take over as Rugby Australia's new boss and make another piece of sports administration history.
A number of media outlets ran reports late on Monday evening and early Tuesday morning that Castle would be appointed to succeed incumbent CEO Bill Pulver.
When he announced in August that Perth's Western Force was being cut from Super Rugby, Pulver said he would stand down once a replacement was found.
His contract is due to expire next February and it is not yet clear if he will see out his tenure Rugby Australia has yet to confirm the reports, though that may happen later on Tuesday.
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If confirmed, Castle would become the first female boss of any of the national governing bodies of the four major football codes in Australia.
The Wisp is Ozone’s new ultra-light tandem, made for mountain hike-and-fly adventures. The company say it’s fun and agile, and has the weight and pack volume of a solo wing.
The 38m² wing is certified EN-B for 110-180kg all up, and Ozone say it’s very easy to launch, with enjoyable handling and cross-country performance. It incorporates features from their high-performance solo adventure wings.
“With an optimised cell-count and carefully chosen profile, the Wisp is aerodynamically clean and structurally stable. The reduced sail drag, optimised line layout, and low overall line consumption all combine to increase performance without compromising safety and ease of use”.
The Wisp is made from Skytex 27 throughout, and weighs 4.35kg with Wisp light risers, or 4.65kg with standard. Ozone say it’s, “The perfect tool to share travel adventures and mountains with your friends”.
Watch the Wisp video on Ozone’s facebook page.
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A murder suspect who had been booked into a Central Texas jail with bond initially set at $4 billion bond has been released after he posted a reduced bond of $151,000.
The Bell County Sheriff's Office says Antonio Marquis Willis of Killeen was released Monday afternoon.
Bell County Justice of the Peace Claudia Brown said Friday that she set the multibillion-dollar bond as a protest to exorbitant bonds, which she said force too many people to remain in jail until trial.
A state district judge lowered the bond to $151,000 on Friday. Brown had acknowledged her bond amount could be seen as a constitutional violation.
Willis is charged with first-degree murder in the Dec. 22 shooting death of Donte Samuels in Killeen.
OTTAWA — The federal Conservatives blew past their governing Liberal rivals in last year's annual fundraising race — in donors as well as dollars.
Annual financial reports published on the Elections Canada website show the Tories raised $18.84 million from 94,786 contributors in 2017, outflanking the Liberals by nearly $5 million.
That's compared with $18.25 million the Conservatives raised from 82,662 donors in 2016.
For their part, the Liberals raised $13.89 million from just 64,444 contributors, compared with $17.18 million from 82,285 donors the previous year.
It’s more than friends for Tyler Posey and Sophia Taylor Ali… the two are not just real-life official, but INSTAGRAM Offiical, which you know is all that really matters when it comes to confirming a relationship.
Area veterans are very happy today after they received a holiday party hosted by middle school students.
Students from Fairview Middle School held the party at the American Legion Post on West 12th Street. The kids raised $2,000 to pay for the event, and they received plenty of help to make sure it was a success.
The Erie Vet Center helped the students with the invitations. The staff at Dickey's BBQ Restaurant visited the school last week to offer the students a food safety class. The kids learned everything they needed to know to hold a great party. Dickey's Owner, Brandon McBrier, said the students received a real-life restaurant experience.
"They're being real responsible with safe food handling. Washing hands, proper utensils, operations. I think they're giving great service to these veterans. I can't be more proud of these kids right now," said McBrier.
The students also donated gift bags for the veterans that included winter hats and scarves, and a personally written letter.###
LONDON (AP) — Britain's information commissioner plans to seek a warrant to access servers of data mining firm Cambridge Analytica.
Worried mother relieved when missing daughter turns up on The Bachelor
Worried mother relieved when missing daughter turns up on The Bachelor
Damarious Randall might have to dig deep into his pockets should the Cavaliers best the Warriors in the NBA Finals.
Taking to Twitter on Monday night, the Browns safety, who was traded to Cleveland from Green Bay in the offseason, pledged he’d purchase jerseys if LeBron James scores another championship title for the city.
“If the Cleveland Cavaliers win the 2018 NBA Finals I’ll buy everyone who retweet’s this a jersey …,” Randall, 25, wrote to his 128,000 followers.
With 695,000 retweets and counting, Randall doubled down on his promise Tuesday night after a fan accused him of bluffing.
Randall might be one of the few betting on James to pull off a miracle when the series tips off Thursday. The Warriors opened as a -1000 favorite to win their third title in four years, per the Westgate SuperBook in Las Vegas.
How to keep your pet safe while flying
Dog mistakenly shipped to Japan via United. Kurt Knutsson shares tips.
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A man has been airlifted to a trauma centre in Toronto after a crash on County Road 27 in Springwater Township last night.
He had to be extricated from his vehicle, and he remains in critical condition.
Police tell CTV News Barrie that a northbound vehicle crossed the centre line and hit a car travelling in the opposite direction.
The driver of a pick-up truck also swerved to avoid the crash, and ended up in the ditch.
County Road 27 remained closed until around 2 a.m. Sunday morning. Plows were called in to clear snow that accumulated on the road during the almost eight-hour closure.
The OPP is investigating the crash.
Sergeant Peter Leon says road conditions and weather are likely factors.
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A demonstration will take place in the city tomorrow against home repossessions. (Tuesday 12/12)
The action coincides with a Galway court sitting dealing with repossessions.
The demonstration is being organised by the Galway Housing Action Group, which says 84 households will face repossession at Galway Circuit Court this month alone.
The demonstration gets underway at Galway Courthouse at noon tomorrow.
Saturday, Aug 26, 2017
The gallery at A+C Architects presents Satellite, an exhibition of architecturally informed painting and sculpture by Chicago artist Margie Criner. Abstract wood sculptures house miniature narratives that explore the everyday, from traffic to dreaming. Criner’s geometric paintings combine hard-edge color with perspective to build objects that float within the canvas.
For more information visit www.mcriner.com
Kerry now know who they will face in the SSE Airtricity U15 League Of Ireland.
The Kingdom will be in Group 3 with Cork City, Carlow/Kilkenny, Cobh Ramblers, Galway United, Limerick, Waterford and Wexford.
Teams will play each other twice
Second Round
Qualification determined by final group standings
• Top 1 – 8 teams qualify to compete in league
o Top 2 in each group plus 2 best 3rd placed teams.
• Next 9 – 24 qualify to compete in Shield
League will be played in the below format;
• 8 teams will be split into 2 groups of 4
• Teams will play round robin (home and away)
• Group winners and runners up will compete in semi finals
o Winners group 1 will play at home versus runners up of group 2
o Winners group 2 will play at home versus runners up of group 2
Shield will be played in the below format;
• 16 teams will be split into 4 groups of 4
• Teams will play round robin (home and away)
• Group winners compete in semi finals
Independent Atlanta label Quality Control boasts an impressive roster of who's-who in the new wave of rap, with everyone from Migos to Young Thug and Lil Yachty. QC is currently putting out a new crew mixtape, Quality Control Presents: Control the Streets, Vol. 1, and Thugger and Lil Boat just came through with the second off the project, "On Me" (Migos' "Too Hotty" was the first).
Both Thug and Yachty are credited as creative directors for the strange new visuals that accompany the song. At the Ace Hotel in New York City, Yachty walks on the walls, contortionists contort, older people dance and, well, you'll just have to see for yourself:
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A woman has died after being struck by a hit-and-run vehicle Monday morning in the Austin neighborhood on the city's West Side.The woman, approximately 45-50 years old, was struck in the 5300-block of West Chicago Avenue at about 6:15 a.m., police said.She was transported to Mt Sinai Hospital in critical condition where she later died.
The syringes were in a bottle that was hidden in bushes at a playground that’s across from a church.
PORTLAND — Children searching for Easter eggs at a southeast Portland playground found a water bottle that contained syringes.
The Oregonian/OregonLive reports the bottle was hidden in bushes at the playground that’s across from a church.
Geoffrey and Molly Halsey brought their two children to the playground to join other kids. A boy returned to the adults holding the bottle.
Molly Halsey recalls the boy saying, “Look what I found.”
She says the parents — several of whom are nurses — were horrified by the discovery, but grateful the needles were at least in a container and didn’t prick someone.
One parent posted a photo on Facebook, along with the comment: “Welcome to the big city.”
Speaking at a three-day retreat for congressional Republicans, President Donald Trump claimed party success during his first year in office saying, I and amp;#39;ve kept one promise after another and we and amp;#39;re just getting started.
The scheme, which launched in 2014, helps to give patients with life threatening or seriously debilitating conditions earlier access to new and innovative treatments.
Medicines developers, including research organisations, can apply for a PIM designation if they have evidence to support that a medicinal product is likely to offer major advantage for patients. Upon designation, the application can then proceed to a scientific opinion assessment which leads to patient access in the NHS.
EAMS is a key part of our commitment to accelerating patient access to innovative treatments and supporting the UK life sciences environment. Between April 2014 and December 2017, 18 positive scientific opinions have been awarded in a number of different clinical areas with unmet medical need.
Dr Ian Hudson, Chief Executive Officer at MHRA said:
South Korean prosecutors raided Korean Air Lines' headquarters over suspected embezzlement and breach of trust by members of its owning family, Yonhap News Agency reported on Thursday.
[SEOUL] South Korean prosecutors raided Korean Air Lines' headquarters over suspected embezzlement and breach of trust by members of its owning family, Yonhap News Agency reported on Thursday.
A Korean Air spokesman said an investigative team was at the headquarters. A prosecution spokesman could not be immediately reached for comment.
REUTERS
April 28 Arris International Plc
* On April 26, 2017, Arris International Plc and certain subsidiaries entered into second amendment to its credit facility
* Arris International - Amendment provides for new Term B loan facility of $545 million; proceeds, along with cash on hand, used to repay in full term b loan facility
* New Term B loan has a maturity date of April 2024 - SEC Filing Source text: [bit.ly/2oEmgF2] Further company coverage:
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Former Page 3 model Nicola McLean is returning to Celebrity Big Brother , having been in the 2012 series.
The mother of two married footballer Tom Williams in June 2009, and has appeared in Channel 5 TV shows like Help! I've Got a High Maintenance Wife and Generation Sex.
She was also a contestant on I’m A Celebrity in 2008.
Danielle Lloyd is said to be worried about her former friend Nicola and ex-husband Jamie O’Hara going into the house, in case they discuss intimate details of her private life.
Nicola McLean facts at a glance
Age: 35
Date of birth: 16 September 1981
Birthplace: London
Claims to fame: Page 3 Model
Relationship status: Married
* Celebrity Big Brother starts on Channel 5 tomorrow at 9pm
Jim Carrey likes to paint. He also likes to paint caricatures of people from the Trump administration. This one is a pretty good likeness, and didn't need a nametag.
And of course, the kids at Fox & Friends didn't like it one bit.
Breitbart called the artwork "appalling" and "lewd" (?).
The appalling portrait Jim Carrey posted Saturday is just the latest lewd artwork the 56-year-old star has released of late, many of them assailing Republican lawmakers and members of President Donald Trump’s administration.
Source: Fox News
Jim Carrey faced swift backlash Sunday after the actor tweeted a painting that apparently showed White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders in a terrifyingly garish light. “This is the portrait of a so-called Christian whose only purpose in life is to lie for the wicked. Monstrous!” Carrey wrote in his tweet accompanying the portrait Saturday. Though Carrey didn’t mention Sanders by name, many Twitter users knew right away who it was, The Wrap reported.
Santiago, who is accused of killing five people at a Flor... A fire broke out in Disneyland's main parking structure Monday that burned eight cars and caused seven people to be treated for smoke inhalation. A fire broke out in Disneyland's main parking structure Monday that burned eight cars and caused seven people to be treated for smoke inhalation.
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April 24 (Reuters) - Internet of Things Inc:
* INTERNET OF THINGS INC- APPLIED FOR APPROVAL FROM TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE TO EXTEND EXPIRY DATE OF AGGREGATE OF 4 MILLION COMMON SHARE PURCHASE WARRANTS
* INTERNET OF THINGS INC- EXPIRY DATE OF 4MLN SUBSCRIBER WARRANTS ISSUED PURSUANT TO PRIVATE PLACEMENT EXTENDED FROM APR 30, 2018 UNTIL APRIL 30, 2019 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
A Florida-based circus operator has agreed to pay $25,000 in fines to resolve criminal charges in New Hampshire following a tent collapse in 2015 that killed two people and injured dozens.
The Caledonian-Record reports (http://bit.ly/2lhdfyS) a prosecutor says the plea agreement resolves eight charges, including operating without a license, and ensures the state will receive money from a defendant who has limited funds.
Sarasota-based Walker International Events initially faced more than $200,000 in fines.
The agreement will need court approval. A March 8 hearing is scheduled.
The company, now out of business, also settled some lawsuits and agreed to pay federal safety fines.
Forty-one-year-old Robert Young and his 6-year-old daughter, Annabelle, of Concord, Vermont, died when a storm with 75 mph winds blew through the Lancaster Fairgrounds, toppling the tent.
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Rancho High School students participated in a walkout Monday afternoon after school, following the walkouts of their district peers last week.
PHOTOS: Las Vegas students participate in Walkout Day
Students gathered outside their school to call on Congress for stricter background checks and advocate for gun reform change.
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Those drug cartels are getting creative in their smuggling techniques.
Check out the picture of the ship below: it’s a self-propelled semi-submersible vessel that was just caught by a U.S. Coast Guard cutter as it was smuggling over 3,800 pounds of cocaine near Corpus Christi in international waters. The ship’s three crew members/suspects are now facing charges in the United States.
It was the expertise of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Marine Operations (including some high-tech aircraft) that caused the bust to go down.
Self-propelled vessel intercepted smuggling more than 3,800 pounds of cocaine near Texas https://t.co/IDFCWeVXel pic.twitter.com/3JNQh23DLb — Fox News (@FoxNews) December 11, 2017
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March 31 Isetan (Singapore) Ltd:
* Jun Yokoyama will step down as chairman of board with effect from 1 April 2017
* Toshihiko Nakagome will be appointed a non-executive and non-independent director and chairman of board of company Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Contest winner receives a CSFF VIP Festival Experience: Access to all films, reserved seating, invitation to opening night party, opportunity to meet a filmmaker/film talent, plus a CSFF SWAG pack.
Two additional entrants will receive festival passes, good for tickets to each screening at CSFF 2018.
Sponsored by The Canadian Sports Film Festival
Contest ends June 4
The organizing committee includes Ann Gosselin, Katie Roy, Marcia Humason Akers, Gloria Dooley, Louise Martel, co-chair Tracey Roy and Mike Roy. Not pictured are co-chair Debra Humason-Fulgham, Eileen Ferrante, and Ryan Beisaw.
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A video posted on Facebook hours after the New Year's attack that killed 39 people in Istanbul shows people celebrating and counting down to midnight at the popular Reina nightclub.
The video was posted by Ukrainian national Natalia Volnova, who said in her post that not all of her friends had survived the attack, which was claimed by the Islamic State group today.
In her Facebook post, Volnova thanked the policemen who pulled her out from under a table where she was hiding and covered her, as well as a fellow Ukrainian woman who returned a jacket she lost in the chaos.
She also said in the post that she saw the attacker run close to her, but had not been shot herself.
The Penguins’ Stanley Cup parade got the best of defenseman Olli Maata, it seems.
After winning the Cup in back-to-back seasons, by defeating the Predators in six games, the parade was on in Pittsburgh Wednesday, and Maata may have had a bit too much to drink.
Here he is taking a snooze on a patio.
Goodnight, sweet prince.
Is this game being streamed anywhere.
It's a massive game for Toronto and it will be interesting to see how they go in their first league game.
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Venezuela’s ruling Socialist Party won at least 90 percent of the 335 mayorships contested in Sunday’s local elections, President Nicolas Maduro said on Sunday.
According to the national election board’s latest official count, the socialists won 41 of 42 mayorships counted by late evening. But Maduro said results overnight would show his government had won more than 300 of the polls.
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.5% Sales Tax Increase Proposal Passes For Nov. Referendum Vote
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth city councilors have voted 7-1 in favor of a special referendum question on the ballot this November that would increase local sales taxes by a half percent to pay specifically for street and sidewalk repairs.
Councilor Jay Fosle voted against the idea.
Councilor Noah Hobbs was absent.
This is a proposal driven by Mayor Emily Larson.
If approved by voters, the tax revenue collected would add up to a projected $7 million a year, according to Larson.
The Minnesota legislature would have the final vote if Duluthians pass the referendum.
BOSTON (AP) — Bill Cosby’s 44-year-old daughter Ensa Cosby died Friday in Massachusetts from kidney disease, a spokesman for the comedian said Monday.
Spokesman Andrew Wyatt asked for prayers for the Cosby family and that the family be given peace at this time. He didn’t provide any other details.
Bill Cosby lost another child in 1997 when his son Ennis was shot to death during a robbery attempt in Los Angeles.
Ensa Cosby appeared on one episode of The Cosby Show, which ran from 1984-1992.
Ex-deputy pleads not guilty to drug, theft charges
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A former Burleigh County sheriff's deputy has pleaded not guilty to charges that he stole evidence from drug cases.
Thirty-one-year-old Kerry Komrosky entered his plea Tuesday. The Bismarck Tribune reports attorneys agreed to a three-day trial, with dates to be determined.
Komrosky's charges include possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver, theft of property and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Agents from the North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation testified at Komrosky's preliminary hearing, describing what they say were 2.9 pounds (1,315 grams) of methamphetamine and 47 grams of cocaine found in Komrosky's home last month.
Komrosky resigned last month from the Burleigh County Sheriff's Department. Earlier this month, the state Peace Officer Standards and Training Board suspended his peace officer's license pending the outcome of his criminal case.
March 19 (Reuters) - Wiwynn Corp
* Says it will use undistributed profit to pay cash dividend of T$4.8 per share to shareholders for 2017
* Says it will pay cash dividend of T$510.4 million in total
* Says it will use undistributed profit to distribute stock dividend worth T$2.4 for every one share
* Says it will distribute stock dividend of 25.5 million shares in total
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HE DELIVERS! Or at least, a very busy Virginia doctor DID before calling it quits at midnight last night. Just how busy was he? Martha Teichner shows us: Counting down, Jessica Turner was number 23. When she arrived at Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville, Virginia, at around 8 p.m., Turner was met by her obstetrician, Dr. Edward Wolanski.
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - Aradigm Corp:
* BOXER CAPITAL LLC REPORTS 5.9 PERCENT PASSIVE STAKE IN ARADIGM CORP AS OF NOVEMBER 30 - SEC FILING Source text: (bit.ly/2BDnINX) Further company coverage:
After you're done eating the figgy pudding and unwrapping the presents, what should you do? To beat the Christmas malaise without spending too much energy, take your loved ones out to watch a movie! There are plenty of great movies out on Christmas weekend this year, ranging from political thrillers like The Post to lighthearted comedies like Pitch Perfect 3 (or, you can always go see Star Wars: The Last Jedi for the fifth time). These are the movies opening between Dec. 22 and Dec. 25!
A man was arrested Saturday after he allegedly fired multiple gunshots in the backyard of a residence on Maple Avenue.
According to Jennifer Dandron with the Wilmington Police Department, officers responded to the 4800 block of Maple Avenue in reference to a report of shots fired.
Officers found Olvin Samir Figueroa-Moreno at the residence armed with two firearms.
Dandron said Figueroa-Moreno resisted and threatened officers during his arrest. He also is accused of kicking a door and window of a patrol car before being subdued.
According to court records, he has been charged with:
discharging a firearm in the city limits
altering/removing serial numbers from guns
resisting/delaying/obstructing public officers
He was booked under an $8,000 bond.
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - An Illinois House committee will take up Gov. Bruce Rauner's plan to reinstate the death penalty in certain cases.
The House Judiciary-Criminal Committee meets Monday for testimony on Rauner's proposals . Rauner added the death penalty in an amendatory veto of legislation that would extend the waiting period for delivery of assault weapons to 72 hours.
Rauner's changes included imposing 72 hours' wait for all guns, a ban on bump stocks that speed rifle firing, authorizing confiscation of weapons from dangerous individuals and more.
Rep. Jonathon Carroll sponsors the waiting-period legislation . The Northbrook Democrat says the committee hearing will "take the pulse of people." But there will be no committee vote and Carroll says he can't predict what the next step will be.
Italian Serie A outfit Sampdoria have returned to hunt for Omar Colley's services after narrowly missing out on the Gambian. Sampdoria failed to sign the left-sided defender after Genk refused to budge on their €8m plus add-ons asking price for the Scorpions' captain.
The Italians first placed €3m offer which soared to €5m after French clubs enquired Omar's availability. The hassle reached unprecedented levels when cash-wielding Besiktas of Turkey along with Sampdoria joined the fray forcing Genk to slap a blatant €8m fee.
This though hasn't put off suitors as Sampdoria are back as they aim to force Genk to the negotiation table.
The Serie A team are hoping their return will unsettle the Genk captain to hand in a transfer request but whether the Belgians will be ready to let go one of their best players at a time they're faced with defensive issues will make for an interesting reading in coming weeks.
OAP, Denrele Edun has carved a strong niche in the Nigerian entertainment industry for himself that his style is just beyond the ordinary and incomparable as far as the media industry is concern.
Denrele has been enjoying his work without fear of competition with anyone but his fans don’t reason the same way as one recently mocked him claiming Bobrisky has chased his relevance out in the industry.
According to the fan who came mocking him, “Bobrisky really pushed Denrele out of prominence, whew.”
Such allegations cannot be ignored by Denrele who immediately made it clear that he still has strong relevance in the media industry which he ventured into since 1995.
“Thanks for your observation but honestly, we are in different industries. I’m a MEDIA GURU...been gaming since 1995 & my relevance in MEDIA is Steel Tough!,” he replied.
A gunman attacked a baseball practice session for the Republican congressional team last night, leaving five people injured.
The House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, the third-highest ranked Republican in the House, was among the five people shot.
Scalise was shot in the hip, and is now out of surgery in a critical condition.
The gunman was shot dead by Steve Scalise's security detail.
Inside the House of Representatives, congressional leaders on both sides have been projecting an image of unity.
In a country where guns are such a big issue, questions have already been raised about whether there are lessons to be learned from this incident.
Matt Bevan looks further into the shooting.
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Just take a look at this gorgeous Horizon Zero dawn scene, made entirely from Lego.
Look at little Aloy with a watcher! Isn't it adorable?
Image: Flickr/Marcel V
Marcel V creates a bunch of geeky Lego diaoramas - from Lord of the Rings to Harry Potter - but this is his first from the epic title that has taken over the lives of myself and many other open world robot dinosaur female lead fantasy game fans.
"Dedicated to Markus, who inspired me to build something Horizon related," Marcel V says on his Flickr account. " Although I'm not into these kind of games, I always enjoy the outstanding artwork. And Horizon Zero Dawn is just beautiful. Scene is inspired by the Newcastle Tyne Bridge ingame."
Hopefully there's more to come!
ROME The implementation of a proposed border tax under discussion in the United States would be a reason to file a complaint with the World Trade Organisation (WTO), the chief executive of Italian steel firm Marcegaglia said on Friday.
"A border tax would be a declaration of trade war that should be brought before the WTO, and when you start a war you don't know where you will end up," Emma Marcegaglia told reporters in Rome.
Marcegaglia said it was still possible that the proposal would not be carried out, and that the issue could be resolved through trans-Atlantic negotiations.
(Reporting by Antonella Cinelli, writing by Isla Binnie)
The Idaho Potato Museum received a unique donation on Friday and now they've got some work to do.
"This piece has some historical value," said Tish Dahmen, Executive Director of the Idaho Potato Museum. "But we aren't sure what the history of it is yet."
Elizabeth Evans of Idaho Falls obtained the wooden, potato-themed carving while helping a friend who was moving and decided the museum would be the best place for it.
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There’s a haute version of everything plus the kitchen sink these days — even dish-washing gloves.
Calvin Klein head designer Raf Simons sent models down his spring catwalk in rubber accessories that — price notwithstanding — are nearly identical to the kind you buy from your local bodega.
The main difference? This millennial pink pair is stamped with the designer’s coveted logo.
This isn’t the only grocery store staple getting a stylish reboot this season: French house Céline re-imagined the see-through plastic shopper, which will lighten your wallet of a whopping $600.
The gloves are currently available for purchase at SSENSE for $390.
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CHICAGO — Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner has granted five requests for clemency and denied another 59 petitions.
The Illinois Prisoner Review Board announced the latest actions on Tuesday.
The requests Rauner granted involved low-level drug and theft or burglary offenses. One case of possession of a controlled substance dated back to 1977. Another was a 2007 misdemeanor for unlawful possession or consumption of alcohol.
The Republican governor’s approval rate for clemencies has been far lower than his Democratic predecessor. Rauner’s office says each person who’s granted clemency has undergone a recent criminal background check through an Illinois law enforcement data system.
People whose clemency petitions are granted may go to court to try to have their criminal record expunged.
Feb 3 (Reuters) - Alice Merryweather was given a late ticket to the Pyeongchang Olympics on Saturday as a quota replacement for injured downhiller Steven Nyman on the U.S. Alpine ski team.
Team veteran Nyman, 35, suffered a season-ending knee injury during downhill training last month in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany.
Merryweather, 21, won the women's downhill gold medal at last year's FIS Junior World Ski Championships and has been competing in the World Cup this season.
She finished 37th in Saturday's Garmisch downhill, won by U.S. team mate Lindsey Vonn -- the 80th World Cup win of her career.
Merryweather's addition brings the U.S. Olympic team up to a record 243 athletes. (Reporting by Alan Baldwin, editing by Clare Fallon)
Liberals have always agreed that conservatives suffer from a low IQ, and Donald Trump and his supporters have certainly cemented that belief. However, does science (the thing conservatives don’t believe in) come to that same agreement? Opinion is one thing. Facts are what matter.
Science does, in fact, prove that Republicans suffer from a lower IQ. The “Bright Minds and Dark Attitudes” study found that a person’s intelligence as a child could predict conservative and racist ideas as an adult.
The study, conducted at Brock University and published in Psychological Science, found:‘Lower intelligence in childhood is predictive of greater racism in adulthood, with this effect being mediated (partially explained) through conservative ideology. They also found poor abstract reasoning skills were related to homophobic attitudes which was mediated through authoritarianism and low levels of intergroup contact.’
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A union representing staff at two B.C. newspapers says it has reached a deal to save jobs after dozens of employees were issued lay off notices.
Postmedia announced plans last month to layoff 54 employees at the Vancouver Sun and the Province in a bid to cut costs at the newspaper chain.
April 24 (Reuters) - Millicom International Cellular SA :
* QTRLY EBITDA $554 MILLION VERSUS $542 MILLION LAST YEAR
* QTRLY LATAM ORGANIC SERVICE REVENUE GROWTH IMPROVED TO 3.9%, UP 5.2 PERCENTAGE POINTS
* QTRLY HOME REVENUE UP 7.6%
* STRONG MOMENTUM CO SAW IN SECOND HALF OF 2017 HAS CONTINUED INTO Q1 OF 2018, AND ARE ON TRACK WITH GUIDANCE
* QTRLY MOBILE RECOVERY CONTINUES, WITH GROWTH OF 0.9%, WITH MOBILE DATA UP 17.7% Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Officials are advising horse owners in Tennessee to take precautions after three horses tested positive for viruses that infect the blood.
State veterinarian Charles Hatcher said in a news release Friday that a horse in Davidson County and a horse in Knox County recently contracted West Nile virus.
Also, a horse in Bedford County tested positive for equine infectious anemia.
Sick horses cannot directly infect humans with either disease. Both illnesses are transmitted to horses through biting insects. Equine infectious anemia also can be transmitted by using needles, dental, or surgical equipment on different animals.
Hatcher says horse owners should consult their veterinarians to establish a schedule for vaccines and tests.
Horse owners also should eliminate standing water where insects may gather and avoid mingling their animals with unfamiliar horses.
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The Daily Journal newspaper in Park Hills, Missouri reports that fire broke out Tuesday afternoon at the Park Hills home of a 74-year-old woman. Richard Cowell Jr. was visiting his sister when they saw smoke coming from the woman’s home. Cowell saw the woman in the doorway, apparently dazed. He pulled her from the home and put out a fire on her skin. She was flown to a St. Louis hospital with burns to her back and head. The home was badly damaged. Smoking is the suspected cause of the fire but an investigation continues.
Traffic authorities have urged motorists to be patient as a planned taxi protest makes its way through national roads in Gauteng on Thursday morning.
Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) spokesperson Wayne Minnaar told News24 that taxis were blocking roads and travelling on the N1, N3 and N12.According to Minnaar, taxi drivers hijacked trucks to block the Allendale offramp.
“This started at around 3am. I cannot confirm any injuries. I can confirm taxi drivers hijacked trucks to block the freeway at Allendale off ramp.”
Minnaar said the taxi drivers were making their way to the SA Taxi finance offices.
“They are making their way to Midrand. This protest is expected to be completed at 15:00. This is a legal gathering.”
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× Kevin Powell at Cubs camp: “On paper, this absolutely could be a dynasty”
WGN’s Kevin Powell joins Justin from Cubs camp in Mesa, Arizona to recap all of the action that took place as pitchers and catchers reported to spring training. Kevin talks about all of the other position players that are already in camp, Joe Maddon continuing to keep the team loose, getting the team to find motivation, the additions and subtractions to the roster and the expectations for the team to repeat as World Series champions.
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Father of a victim killed by an illegal immigrant says when it comes to illegal immigration laws are 'irrelevant' in California.
A police search of a residence in Vermillion led to a substantial drug find of marijuana, cocaine, methamphetamine, mushrooms, oxycodone and fentanyl tablets on Nov. 22.
“The business of drug trafficking risks the lives of everyone involved,” said Cpl. Corey Buckingham of the Vermilion RCMP Detachment. “Drugs such as these have a detrimental impact on the communities we serve but every seizure we make plays a vital part in making our streets safer.”
Police also seized multiple firearms and weapons, $1,500 cash and cannabis resin from the property. Two stolen ATVs and a snow blower were also recovered.
Mark Richard James Cameron, 43, was charged with three counts of possession of property obtained by crime, three counts of possession of a prohibited weapon, five counts of unauthorized possession of a firearm, seven counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking and 11 counts of possession of firearms and ammunition while prohibited.
Cadet, cleared from a concussion last week, played in Sunday's win over the Colts, carrying the ball four times for just two yards while not getting targeted in the passing game.
Cadet was on the field for just four offensive plays, while Mike Tolbert, who had missed the last three games with a hamstring injury, saw 13 offensive plays and turned that into six carries for 32 yards. Cadet has provided some nice depth and versatility to the Buffalo offense since his midseason signing, but it looks like he'll settle into the No. 3 spot in the pecking order now that Tolbert's healthy again.
HILLSBOROUGH, N.C. (AP) — A former NFL agent has pleaded guilty to violating North Carolina's sports agent law by providing thousands of dollars in improper benefits to three former Tar Heels football players to entice them into signing contracts with him.
Terry Watson entered his plea Monday afternoon in a deal to resolve 3 ½-year-old felony charges. Watson received 30 months of probation and a $5,000 fine, while Judge Graham Shirley issued a suspended jail sentence of six to eight months.
Watson pleaded guilty to the 13 counts of athlete-agent inducement for providing roughly $24,000 in cash and travel accommodations to eventual NFL players Robert Quinn, Marvin Austin and Greg Little. A felony obstruction of justice charge for not providing records sought by authorities was dismissed as part of the deal.
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Deuce is killing it. Montreal's back in it. And Video Review? Everybody's still talking about it. Watch as Arielle Castillo and Stephen Keel join David Gass to break down the five biggest stories of the weekend.
Their five biggest stories, that is. What are yours? Hit us up in the comments section and let's hear your thoughts on what people should remember from Week 23.
Pakistani police say three gunmen have shot and killed a female singer who refused to accompany them to a private party.
Police official Saeed Khan says the incident happened in the northwestern city of Mardan on Saturday.
He says the artists, known only as Sumbul, was shot multiple times and killed at her home after the gunmen broke in and asked her to perform for them at a private party.
Khan says the perpetrators fled the scene of the killing and that he police are searching for them.
There have been similar attacks on female artists in this part of the country in the past.
The President of Palestine Mahmoud Abbas decided to forgo a scheduled meeting with US Vice President Mike Pence as part of Palestine’s refusal to cooperate with the US after Donald Trump’s Jerusalem/Al-Quds declaration.
Instead, President Abbas will literally follow in Russian President Vladimir Putin’s footsteps and travel to Cairo for meetings with Egyptian Preisident Sisi, before travelling to Turkey for talks with President Erdogan.
Abbas will also make a public address to supporters of Palestine in Istanbul.
According to Palestinian Presidential spokesman Nabil Abu Rudeineh,
Father's Day is around the corner, but if you're not sure what to buy your lucky dad, we've got the answer.
The first step to finding the perfect gift is to think about how your dad spends his spare time. Does he love watching or playing sports? Where do you typically find him on a weekend afternoon? Buying something that aligns to his interests will ensure that he uses it, because no one wants to buy anything that just sits around.
For example, Ryan Reynolds' children may find him on his motorcycle. Cool helmets, leather jackets, bike accessories—there are a lot of gifts that they could buy to make that experience even better.
Governor Kay Ivey has issued a state of emergency for Alabama ahead of Tropical Storm Nate.
Nate is expected to reach the northern Gulf Coast over the weekend as a hurricane when it makes landfall Sunday morning somewhere between southeast Louisiana and the Florida peninsula. In Alabama, meteorologists predict winds of 75 miles per hour and gusts of up to 90 miles per hour near the coast. Sustained winds of 45 miles per hour with gusts up to 60 miles per hour are forecast as far north as Birmingham and Gadsden.
Gov. Ivey says the emergency declaration “frees up personnel and resources in case there’s a need to respond to any storm-related activity.” She advises Alabama residents, especially on the Gulf Coast, to stay weather-aware and heed any directions given by local officials.
Ivey says the emergency declaration will remain in effect until the storm threat diminishes.
Israeli troops opened gunfire at a Lebanese fishing boat opposite the border area of Ras al-Naqoura, the Army Command Orientation Directorate said in a statement on Monday.
“At 4:32 a.m., the Israeli enemy opened gunfire at a Lebanese fishing boat inside the Lebanese regional waters opposite Ras al-Naqoura, without causing any injuries,” said the statement.
The issue is being followed up in coordination between the army and UNIFIL troops.
MADRID, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Real Betis defender Zou Feddal will miss the rest of the season after rupturing his Achilles tendon against Villarreal on Saturday.
The Moroccan central defender was taken off after suffering the injury in the 52nd minute of Betis's 2-1 La Liga win at the Benito Villamarin.
"You will be out for six months but we are convinced you will return stronger than before, with more hope and desire than ever," said Betis on Twitter.
Feddal has become an important part of Betis's team since joining in July 2017.
"Thanks for all the love. I will be out of the team's colours for a while but my support will always accompany my team mates," wrote Feddal in a tweet.
"Another obstacle to overcome which I will do with a lot of hope and strength. Thanks for the three points, team." (Reporting by Rik Sharma; Editing by Clare Fallon)
A tractor driver was today (Wednesday) warned he faces jail after admitting a dangerous driving charge when he appeared before Lincoln Crown Court.
David Tulett, 25, of Elmtree Road, Ruskington, pleaded guilty to causing serious injury to Sandra Watt by driving a tractor and trailer dangerously on the B1192 Main Road at Langrick. The incident occurred on August 23 last year.
Judge John Pini QC imposed an interim driving ban and adjourned sentence until July 14.
The judge granted unconditional bail to Tulett and requested a probation report but told Tulett: “My view at the moment is that this merits a short custodial sentence. The defendant must have no illusions.
“A report may well not make any difference to the sentence.”
Indian American Shiva Ayyadurai and his U.S. Senate campaign Shiva 4 Senate are suing the city of Cambridge, Mass., for violating his First Amendment rights regarding a slogan painted on his campaign bus. (shiva4senate.com photo)
The opening ceremony for the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang began with an extraordinary show of lights and action. .
State-run telecom operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is offering unlimited local and STD calls to any network for one month at Rs 144. The plan is valid for six months and will also come with 300 MB of data, reported PTI.
The company unveiled the plan on January 1, 2017. The offer is valid for available for both pre-paid and post-paid customers.
“We have 4,400 Wi-Fi hotspots launched countrywide. I think in Mahabalipuram near Chennai has a similar Wi-Fi hotspots. Our immediate strategy is to expand this. In next one year, we will be having around 40,000 Wi-Fi Hotspots across the country,” said Anupam Srivastava, Chairman & Managing Director of BSNL.
The company has also obtained a licence for the 2500 MHz spectrum band from the central government, he said, adding that BSNL will unveil classic LTE (Long Term Evolution, or 4G) spectrum in a phased manner.
Jeremy Bonnesen (left), will be promoted from assistant principal to principal of Summit Technology Academy, next year and Troy Hogg (right), now an elementary school principal in Kirkwood, Mo., will oversee Hawthorn Hill Elementary School. Lee’s Summit R-7 School District Photos provided
It looks as if Essex will be a safer place to live from the autumn. I hope the same will be true of many more parts of the country as Police and Crime Commissioners start to take on responsibility for Fire and Rescue. There has never been a more important time for this to happen with public safety and the fire service at the forefront of our minds at the moment.
The changes that have occurred in police governance, with a directly elected commissioner accountable to the public for the planning, provision and budget of the police service, is desperately needed across emergency services and there is a real appetite for the general public to be able to influence the debate.
The Government’s direction of travel is crystal clear: responsibility for the fire service has been transferred to the Home Office and is overseen by the Policing and Fire Minister.
The body which inspects our police forces...
WARREN — The arson at the Powerhouse bar on Mahoning Avenue early Thursday apparently was preceded by a theft of cash from two “sweepstakes” video game machines in the bar, police said.
The Warren Police Department was called to the bar to speak with investigators from the Ohio State Fire Marshal’s office at 8:22 a.m. Thursday, after the fire had been extinguished.
The investigators advised it appeared someone entered the bar through the rear kitchen door and broke into the two machines, taking cash.
A police report lists $1 as the amount stolen, which apparently means police do not know how much was taken.
The report is listed as a breaking and entering and tampering with coin machines, and the victim is Mark Davidson, owner of the Powerhouse.
Fire Chief Ken Nussle said Thursday the fire marshal’s office has determined the 4:30 a.m. fire, which is thought to have caused about $100,000 in damage, was intentionally set with a flammable liquid.
The break-in is listed as having possibly begun at 3:15 a.m.
Feb 2(Reuters) - Shanghai Kindly Enterprise Development Group Co Ltd
* Says co’s shareholder, a limited partnership, plans to cut up to 6 percent stake (18.9 million shares) in the co within six months
* Says the shareholder is holding 7.4 percent stake (23.4 million shares) in the co
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Get ready to hear loud noises in downtown Chicago as the 59th Annual Chicago Air and Water Show returns to our skyline and the lake this weekend!
With performances from the Blue Angels to Chicago Fire Department’s air & water rescue, there will be a lot of outdoor entertainment happening at North Avenue Beach.
RELATED: What’s happening in Chicago, August 14th-August 20th
Key things to keep in mind going into this weekend:
Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday
Where: North Avenue Beach
Parking: Millennium Garage will have a free shuttle running to/from North Ave Beach
Divvy bikes: Divvy will be offering valet service to allow people spots to park their bikes. These locations will have the service: Theater on the Lake at Fullerton Avenue and Lake Shore Drive; Clark Street and North Avenue; Michigan Avenue and Oak Street; Streeter Drive and Grand Avenue.
For more info on what to expect this weekend at the Air and Water Show, click HERE.
Who’s heading to North Ave this weekend??
FANTASTIC, petrol prices are at a three-year high.
This Federal Government's policy, unlike some other policies, is working. They must be highly congratulated.
In 2014 CPI increases every six months were reintroduced to increase petrol prices and discourage us, the public, from using our cars.
More than $8 billion is collected in excise tax and then GST on the excise tax supposedly to be spent on roads, however, 75 per cent goes to general revenue.
The Government loves higher fuel prices, as it satisfies the companies who help get them re-elected and it increases the federal treasurer's ability to give tax cuts to big business.
A double bonus for fuel companies, much like our banks.
The higher the price, the higher the tax revenue, the more they have to spend on their generous transport allowances.
So instead of wasting time complaining, be thankful our politicians, despite their denials, are all on the same page.
PAMELA WRIGHT
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Shepherd Express’ Annual Best of Milwaukee Awards is January 17 at Turner Hall Ballroom. Readers voted in over 250 categories now join us to see who wins! Doors open at 5:30pm, presentation starts at 6pm. Enjoy complimentary food from area restaurants, entertainment and a cash bar.
Goal's Euro 2016 columnist Mario Balotelli has revealed his predictions for the group stage of the tournament and who he thinks will make it through to the last 16.
From tipping England to advance and Belgium to fall at the first hurdle, check out all of Balotelli's group-stage predictions in the video above!
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SEATTLE (AP) — Tim Beckham hit the first pitch of the game out for his first career leadoff homer, Manny Machado hit the sixth grand slam of his career an inning later, and the Baltimore Orioles routed the Seattle Mariners 11-3 on Monday night.
Baltimore pounded Seattle’s pitching, scoring double-digit runs for the second time in three games and the sixth time since the All-Star break.
Beckham got the Orioles started with his 16th homer, but it was Machado’s slam that broke the game open as part of Baltimore’s six-run second inning.
Machado drove a 1-2 pitch into the first row of the second deck in left field for his second grand slam this season.
Trey Mancini hit his 21st homer and Seth Smith added his 12th to turn it into a blowout.
That was plenty of runs for Baltimore starter Kevin Gausman (9-8), who stumbled early before settling into a groove.
It’s official: Ben Stiller, Vince Vaughn, Justin Long and Christine Taylor invite you to play dodgeball!
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The stuffed animals are meant to help your infant hold their pacifier, but now the product is being recalled after choking concerns.The Consumer Product Safety Commission said theof about 590,000 Dr. Brown's Lovey pacifier and teether holders was ordered because of a snap that could detach and choke a child.The CPSC has received 67 reports on the ribbon fraying and the snap coming off, but the CPSC said no injuries have been reported.The holders are sold in eight styles: Giraffe, Zebra, Turtle, Reindeer (Special Holiday Edition), Frog (Special Holiday Edition), Spring Bunny (Special Holiday Edition), Deer and Bunny. You can confirm if a lovey is part of the recall by visitingThe holders sold at a number of retailers that included Target, Toys R Us/Babies R Us, Walmart, Bed, Bath Beyond, and also online at Amazon.
WASHINGTON The United States "strongly condemns" attacks on members of Macedonia's parliament, State Department spokesman Mark Toner said in a statement on Friday.
Protesters stormed into Macedonia's parliament and assaulted the leader of the Social Democrats on Thursday after his party and ethnic Albanian allies voted to elect an Albanian as parliament speaker, witnesses said.
"The United States strongly condemns the violent attacks on members of the Macedonian parliament which followed the election of Talat Xhaferi as Speaker of Parliament," Toner said. "The United States calls on Macedonian authorities to ensure the security of all members of parliament, to investigate the attack thoroughly, and to hold accountable those who committed acts of violence."
(Reporting by Yeganeh Torbati; Editing by James Dalgleish)
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A pedestrian has been seriously hurt after a hit-and-run smash.
The man was on Bradford Road in Batley, close to the junction with Hick Lane, when he was struck by an unknown silver vehicle at about 8pm on Wednesday.
Emergency services were called to the scene and the man was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
West Yorkshire Police said he remained in hospital on Friday where his condition was serious but stable. His injuries are not believed to be life threatening.
Police are now appealing for anyone who witnessed the collision or the movements of the vehicle or pedestrian to get in touch.
Anyone with information is asked to contact West Yorkshire Police’s Western Area Roads Policing Unit via 101, quoting crime reference 13180052433.
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Gold trading range for the day is 27287-27713.Gold snapped a three-year losing streak with prices rising 10% in 2016, but the metal ended the year under a cloud of relentless selling.There are signs inflation is ticking higher, with price gains potentially supportive of bullion as a hedge.SPDR gold trust holdings dropped by 0.14% i.e. 1.19 tonnes to 822.17 tonnes from 823.36 tonnes.SELL GOLD FEB @ 27450 SL 27600 TGT 27300-27150.
New car tax rules come into force as of 1 April 2017. Low-emission cars will no longer be exempt from car tax, and cars that cost over £40,000 will have an additional £310 per year charge applied to them over five years.
The new rules apply only to cars that were first registered as new after 1 April 2017.
The update to the car tax rules means that owners of low-emission cars will now face a standard rate of either £130 to £140 per year, from the second year onwards. However, the biggest polluting cars on our roads could pay thousands less compared to the previous system.
Keep reading to find out all you need to know about the new car tax rules.
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LINCOLN COUNTY — The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office has arrested Rowdy Ford, 18, of Fairview, WY in connection with the recent Our Valley Pharmacy burglary in Thayne, WY.
Ford is charged with burglary as well as other charges unrelated to the burglary.
The Sheriff’s Office has also obtained an arrest warrant for Talon Sessions, 28, of Thayne, WY for burglary in connection to the pharmacy burglary.
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Investigators continue to work closely with the Lincoln County Attorney’s Office on this case and additional charges are expected to be filed.
If the public has any information about the burglary or if you know of the whereabouts of Talon Sessions, please contact the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office at 307-885-5231.
Read the original story and watch the surveillance videos here, wherein the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office was offering a $3,000 reward for information leading to the conviction of the two suspects in the video.
Spent my morning watching @travispastrana break a world record by doing a 75-foot wide backflip for the launch of our @nitrocircus tour! pic.twitter.com/KGrovqx1JF — Karma Bertelsen (@karmabertelsen) October 5, 2017
Extreme sports riderpulled an epic move in London on Thursday. The daredevil executed a backflip jump over a 75 feet gap between two barges on London’s River Thames. He only had 150 feet to accelerate before the jump and 36 feet to come to a stop before he would have fallen in the river. The last man who tried to perform a similar stunt, suffered serious injuries . You can check out Pastrana pull the move successfully below.
Pastrana is set to tour for his live European stunt show “Nitro Circus” in November and December. So it seems more stunts like this are sure to come!
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Villagers in Tudunwada local government area of Kano State have killed a suspected kidnapper who was reportedly part of a gang that mounted an illegal road block close to Falgore forest.
The villagers also arrested three other members the gang who were adorned in military uniform.
The incident, which occurred early Saturday also led to the recovery of one locally made pistol and cartridges.
PREMIUM TIMES learnt that the suspects have been handed over to the police.
The Kano Police Commissioner, Rabiu Yusuf confirmed the incident adding that investigations had commenced. He did not comment however on what the police is doing to curb jungle justice.
He noted that the suspects and recovered weapons have been taken to Doguwa Divisional Police office adding that these will be paraded soon to the public.
A similar incident happened at Rogo local government area of the state, four days ago when villagers also killed two suspected kidnappers and arrested two.
Here are the highlights from University Police’s weekly crime report:
April 17: Professor received a harassing card in the mail at the Landrum Academic Center.
April 17: Theft of money from a book bag at Campus Rec Center.
April 20: Officers responded to RA report of a large party in Norse Hall. Several students, all over 21, were consuming alcoholic beverages.
April 22: Northern Terrace hall director reported student in possession of drug paraphernalia. Officers found student was also in possession of marijuana.
Drink a beer, help save the sea turtles.
It doesn't get easier than that!
On June 15, The Greene Turtle Sports Bar and Grill is introducing a new beer called the Shell Raiser IPA, brewed by DuClaw Brewing Company.
Brian Walsh, the marketing director for DuClaw, describes the IPA as a New England-style beer, using hops that haven't been highlighted very much until the past couple of years.
He says the beer has hints of nectar and is juicy and vibrant, and if you aren't a huge fan of IPAs, you may find yourself liking this one.
"You will get the bitter, hop flavor at the end but it really focuses on the aromatics and fruit-like qualities of the hops selection," Walsh said.
Walsh says DuClaw worked with the Greene Turtle on three to four prototypes before they came up with the final product.
The IPA will officially go on sale at 5:30 pm at participating Greene Turtle locations. From June 15 through the 18, $0.25 of every pint sold will be donated to the Sea Turtle Conservancy in Florida.
One of the best acrobatic troupes from China shows off thrilling acrobatics, circus acts, illusions, and mesmerizing demonstrations of martial arts. 7:30 pm. Tickets start at $35. 715-842-0988, grandtheater.org
Aug 14(Reuters) - Fujian Anjoy Foods Co Ltd
* Says it changes accounting policy based on accounting standards for business enterprises
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(WHDH) — A young Georgia boy’s random act of kindness has gone viral for all the right reasons.
Riley Duncan posted a video on Facebook that shows a young boy helping an elderly woman with a walker climb up a set of stairs.
The 8-year-old was in a car with his family when he saw the woman crossing the street. He stopped traffic and rushed over to help her, Duncan told WSB-TV.
The boy held the woman’s arms and slowly guided her up each stair. She gave the boy a hug for his kindness.
“She told him that he’s special,” the boy’s mother told the news station.
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - Ningbo Tuopu Group Co Ltd :
* SAYS UNIT SIGNS LETTER OF INTENT TO INVEST 250 MILLION YUAN ($39.80 million) IN AUTO PARTS PROJECT Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2E9yhce Further company coverage: ($1 = 6.2810 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
A big dip in Barrie’s jobless rate. Mayor Jeff Lehman says unemployment fell from 6.8 per cent down to 6 flat last month over the month before. Lots of hiring at job fairs of late, he indicates. On the provincial level, the jobless rate shed a tenth of a percentage point to 6.7 per cent in September. Federally, the unemployment rate remained unchanged last month, 6.2 per cent, still the lowest rate we’ve seen since 2008.
West Bromwich Albion head coach Tony Pulis explains that he had to make tactical changes during the first half to match Hull City's "potency" en route to a 3-1 victory at The Hawthorns.
MATCH REPORT: West Brom 3-1 Hull City
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Civil society organizations under their coalition of tax justice system have urged government to reconsider its decision on introduction of taxes on social media as an incentive to digitalization of Uganda’s economy.
Under the excise duty amendment bill 2018, government is planning to impose 200 shillings per user of social media per day as a mean to boost Uganda’s taxable income.
Speaking to media today Nelly Busingye the advocacy officer at SEATIN Uganda said that collecting this tax is going to be costly to Uganda revenue authority with these new emerging technological complications.
She said that this type of tax has not been piloted or benchmarked from any country, thus collecting it may require more money that it’s intended to contribute to the national budget.
These are now asking government to abandon this tax since it will not support government’s policy of encouraging youth to embrace technology.
It was a memorable day for a group of 30 as they became new U.S. citizens Wednesday morning.
Their naturalization ceremony was held around 11 a.m. at the Manor House at Wildwood Metro Park.
People from all four corners of the earth gained American citizenship. Countries such as Jordan, Mexico, South Africa, Pakistan, and Canada were represented.
“I feel very happy. It’s like a dream for me,” said new citizen Nourine Mahmound Albakri.
Family and friends who were there to support were just as happy for the accomplishment.
The group of 30 came to the ceremony unified and patriotic wearing red, white, and blue.
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Here we have another crop of new starters from 2007.
This time it’s the turn of Stickney Primary School.
Pictured with the pupils, from left, are teaching assistant Sally Thompson, teacher Ruth Goodhand, and teaching assistant Kim Winter.
Pittsburgh Penguins Beer Chuggin' ... Victory Parade
Things got nice and sloshy in Pittsburgh Wednesday -- where Penguins players and fans teamed up to chug beers right on the street during the Stanley Cup victory parade!
Players like Trevor Daley and Ian Cole slammed brews on their pickup truck -- while Jake Guentzel made a beer-swiggin' deal with fans ... I'll sign your can, if you chug the brew.
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PESHAWAR - The National Accountability Bureau Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa arrested Sher Jan, a resident of Charsadda district, for alleged involvement in cheating public at large under the garb of Islamic mode of investment, fleecing them of millions of rupees.
The NAB KP had initiated an inquiry against the accused upon receipt of several complaints. It transpired during the investigation that the accused in connivance with each other persuaded and motivated the public to invests in their business showing them multiple businesses of wheat, vehicles and timber. They promised exorbitant profit to the public on their investments but in fact there was no such business. Thus, the accused defrauded the general public and deprived them of their earnings.
A drunken pilot was arrested after passing out in the cockpit of a Boeing 737 in Canada on Saturday, police said.
Capt. Miroslav Gronych was “behaving oddly before he became unconscious in the cockpit,” Calgary Police said. The 37-year-old Slovak national was due to fly the plane, with 99 passengers and six crew, from Calgary to Regina and Winnipeg, before flying on to Cancun, Mexico.
He was charged with having control of an aircraft while impaired.
“Initial tests conducted by police indicate the pilot was severely impaired by alcohol,” police said in a statement.
Budget airline Sunwing apologized for their pilot’s behavior and commended the rest of the crew for their diligence in handling what they described as a “very unfortunate matter.”
Sunwing said the plane took off a short time after with a different pilot.
On Saturday afternoon , Franklin officers were summoned to the Hyatt Place Hotel on Bakers Bridge Avenue, for a reported shooting. Arriving officers found that two guests had been shot inside their hotel room.
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SEOUL (REUTERS) - Samsung Electronics will announce this month the results of an investigation into what caused some of its Galaxy Note 7 smartphones to catch fire, the JoongAng Ilbo newspaper reported on Monday (Jan 2) citing unnamed sources.
The South Korean firm said in October it was examining all aspects of the phone, suggesting there may be a combination of factors that contributed to one of the costliest product safety failures in tech history.
The world's top smartphone maker warned of a US$5.1 billion (S$7.4 billion) hit to its operating profit over three quarters following its decision to permanently halt Galaxy Note 7 sales in October.
Investors and analysts have said it is critical for Samsung to identify the root cause of the fires in order to rebuild consumer trust and avoid repeating the same mistakes.
A Samsung Electronics spokesman declined to comment.
Prison officials haven't yet outfitted correctional officers with body cameras in six Wisconsin prisons despite receiving an order to do so last year.
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March 30 Alibaba Pictures Group Ltd :
* FY revenue RMB904.6 million versus RMB 263.7 million
* Board has resolved not to recommend payment of a dividend for year ended December 31, 2016
* FY loss attributable to owners of the company RMB958.6 million versus profit of RMB 466 million Source text : (bit.ly/2mSPT4j) Further company coverage:
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California men held after dragging stolen cable behind car
BURNEY, Calif. (AP) — Northern California authorities have arrested two men they say towed 165 feet of stolen copper cable behind their car.
The car, dragging the thick cable, was spotted Tuesday morning in Burney.
The Shasta County Sheriff's Office says two men in the car told a deputy they were trying to strip the black protective sheathing from the cable by dragging it because it was too hard to do by hand. The men said they found the cable on the roadside.
Authorities say a search of the car turned up a spool of thick copper cable worth thousands of dollars that apparently was stolen from a Pacific Gas & Electric project nearby.
Authorities say they also found methamphetamine, heroin and burglary tools in the car. The driver and passenger were arrested.
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A two-child China
Roundhouse Radio interviewed Yue Qian, a UBC sociology professor, about the impact of China’s two-child policy.
Qian said the policy is expected to alleviate some problems in that country, including rapid population aging and skewed sex ratios.
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (AP) - Authorities say an Ohio truck driver was killed in a fiery explosion when two tractor-trailers collided on Interstate 84 in southern Idaho.
The Idaho Transportation Department says all lanes of I-84 east of Twin Falls have reopened following Tuesday's collision that sent a massive plume of smoke into the air and blocked traffic for hours.
The Idaho State Journal reports that 39-year-old Corey McCaslin, of Port Washington, Ohio, died in the crash.
State Police say a tractor-trailer driven by an Oregon man crossed over the center line in a construction zone and collided with McCaslin's truck.
Police say David Wetmore, of Irrigon, Oregon, was airlifted to a hospital in Pocatello. He was in stable condition Tuesday and is expected to survive.
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Torres is part of a group of pastors from primarily Latino Assembly of God congregations, who stopped by this Gwinnett County church parking lot to visit CIES Global's new mobile screening unit. Inside, the pastors are getting basic health screenings -- the non-profit hopes they'll want to bring to their own congregations.
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PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — This minimally invasive treatment may be best known for reducing the double-chin, but Julie Foster says anywhere that you can pinch fat, Kybella can eliminate fat cells.
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Local advocates believe education key to averting crimes against girls, women
By BROOKE J. WOOD
brooke@southwesttimes.com
Morgan Harrington. Alexis Murphy. Nicole Lovell.
Most of us wouldn’t know these names if it wasn’t for the tragic ways these Virginia females all died. Before their untimely murders, Lovell lived in Blacksburg, Harrington in Roanoke, and Murphy in Nelson County, the setting for the idyllic TV drama, “The Waltons.”
Kristin Vaughn was sitting in a Pulaski County church when she gave herself marching orders.
“That day I heard Nicole Lovell’s teacher talk about her and Help Save the Next Girl (HSTNG), I knew I had to get involved,” Vaughn explains. “I knew this is what God wanted me to do with my life.”
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How do New York Times journalists use technology in their jobs and in their personal lives? Minh Uong, a visual editor for The Times’s business section, discussed the tech he’s using.
Can you explain your creative process for making and planning illustrations for The Times?
Being the visual editor for the business section, I’m responsible for providing artwork that illuminates stories that are hard to photograph. It’s a challenging task at times, since our section features articles with topics that are difficult to visualize. Try to think of images that relate to private equity, net neutrality or the trade deficit.
Recently, I had to art a story about fake Mark Zuckerberg and Sheryl Sandberg accounts on Facebook and Instagram that scam people out of their money.
I doodled my first thought in my sketchbook using a black Paper Mate pen showing people stealing and running away with images of Mark and Sheryl. Then I sketched a different concept showing a group of scammers hiding behind Mark and Sheryl masks.
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ST. LOUIS - Members of the LGBTQ community came together Wednesday night to honor a bartender who was shot and killed outside a Soulard bar earlier this week. Police said around 12:15 a.m. John Keene, 51, who goes by Peyton to friends, was found dead.
On Wednesday dozens of people came together at Hamburger Mary's in downtown St. Louis for a fundraiser. The group helped raise money to pay for funeral expenses.
According to Fox 2's partners at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, a police source said Peyton might have been the victim of a robbery, and said that his cell phone was taken. Two gunpoint robberies took place in the area just days before the deadly incident, one where the suspect tried to take a woman's cell phone.
Friends have set up a go fund me account where people can donate. They said another fundraiser is in the works and will likely take place Monday night at Bastille in Soulard.
April 17 (Reuters) - Williams Partners Lp
* Williams partners agrees to sell its interests in the Geismar Olefins Facility to Nova Chemicals for $2.1 billion; announces long-term feedstock supply and transportation agreements with Nova Chemicals
* Says proceeds to be used to pay down debt and pre-fund capital investments
* Plans to use cash proceeds from Williams Olefins transaction to pay off its $850 million term loan
* Expects for federal tax purposes, any taxable gain generated from transaction will be sheltered by net operating loss carry-forwards
* Says Morgan Stanley & Co acted as lead financial adviser to Williams Partners on transaction
* Units to enter long-term supply, transportation agreements with Nova Chemicals to provide feedstock to Geismar Olefins plant Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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(WAND) - A teacher got a very special invitation to a college graduation.
When Christine Gilmer finished her 6th grade year, her teacher wrote her a note in her yearbook that said, "Invite me to your Harvard graduation."
That is just what Gilmer did.
She wrote to her teacher, Mrs. Toensing, on Facebook, showing her the post and letting her know she was in fact, graduating from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
Harvard school administrators saw the interaction online and decided to fly Toensing out for the convocation.
The teacher was even honored at the ceremony.
A British banker sentenced to life in prison for the gruesome slayings of two Indonesian women has appeared in a Hong Kong court in a bid to appeal his conviction.
Lawyers for Rurik Jutting presented their arguments Tuesday in the semiautonomous Chinese city’s Court of Appeal.
They were requesting the court’s permission for an appeal, on the basis that the trial judge gave incorrect instructions to the jury on deciding their verdict.
The nine-person jury last year convicted the Cambridge University-educated Jutting of the 2014 killings of Seneng Mujiasih and Sumarti Ningsih.
The case shocked residents of Hong Kong, while also highlighting wide inequality and seedy aspects usually hidden below the surface.
Jutting watched the proceedings from the dock Tuesday, often leafing through a bundle of court documents.
A Texas judge has temporarily blocked the Obama administration's new requirements for transgender care, granting a preliminary injunction Saturday to several states and religious health organizations suing over the rules. The rule, which was slated to go into effect Jan. 1, says that doctors can't refuse to provide medically necessary health services within their scope of practice because of a patient's gender identity.
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HAVANA (AP) Cuba state media reported the oldest son of late Cuban leader Fidel Castro had killed himself.
The official website Cubadebate posted Fidel Castro Diaz-Balart took his life Thursday, Feb. 1, after months of treatment for a “deeply depressed state.” He was 68.
The eldest son of Cuba’s former leader was known for his distinctive beard and resemblance to his father.
A brief note read on state television said that his treatment had “required a hospitalization regime then outpatient follow-up.”
Castro Diaz-Balart’s mother was Mirta Diaz-Balart, a woman from Cuba’s aristocracy who Castrol married in his youth before beginning the revolutionary struggle that later carried him and his brother Raul to power.
WARGRAVE Heritage Trust has donated £10,000 towards the refurbishment of Woodclyffe Hall in High Street.
Parish council chairman Richard Bush said the parish clerk would write on the council’s behalf to thank the trust.
A Lawton man charged with lewd acts with a child has bonded out of jail.
49-year-old James Horsey faces two felony charges: one for Lewd Acts with a Child Under 12 and another for Possession of Child Pornography.
According to court records, Horsey had shown several pictures of naked people to a young girl before touching the child's genitals.
Upon searching his phone, officers found pornographic images depicting children and adults engaging in lewd acts.
Horsey is scheduled to appear in court in June.
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A Russian Il-96 plane carrying the diplomats and their families landed at Moscow's Vnukovo airport at 2:05 am local time (23:05 GMT) after having taken off from Washington on Sunday, state television said.
State television showed the diplomats and their families gathering their luggage on the tarmac in the rain before heading inside the terminal.
Celtics’ Marcus Morris reportedly expected to miss extended time
Boston Celtics forward Marcus Morris is expected to miss extended time due to a knee injury that’s been bothering him all season.
Morris has played in just 16 of the Celtics’ 28 games this season due to a lingering knee problem. He missed two of the team’s last three games, and now Boston is trying to work on a better solution to alleviate the issues, according to The Vertical’s Shams Charania.
Sources: Boston forward Marcus Morris is expected to miss extended time as he and the team work on solution for nagging left knee. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) December 11, 2017
In addition to missing some time recently, Morris missed the first eight games of the season due to knee soreness. He has been a factor in his first season in Boston when healthy. The 28-year-old has averaged 12.1 points and 5.5 rebounds in 24.2 minutes per game.
FILE - In this June 15, 2015, file photo, corrections officers watch an intersection in front of Clinton Correctional Facility in Dannemora, N.Y. The Department of Corrections and Community Supervision says the number of incidents involving contraband at the state's 54 prisons more than doubled over the last decade, from 2,540 incidents in 2008 to 5,231 incidents last year. The corrections officers union says "urgent measures" are needed to crack down on attempts to get contraband into prisons. Mark Lennihan, File AP Photo
After rising to its highest level since early February at 0.7316, the NZD/USD pair started to retrace its daily gains following the Fed’s decision to hike rates by 25 basis points and Chairwoman Yellen’s hawkish remarks. As of writing, the pair is trading …
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The license plate of the white Chevy Corvette read "Culnane," and police say that Kevin Cullinane was the man behind the wheel in two different accidents Saturday night.
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April 28 Barclays Plc
* Barclays CEO Jes Staley says "I made a mistake" over treatment of whistleblower
* Barclays CEO Jes Staley says cooperating fully with regulatory investigation over treatment of whistleblower
* Barclays CEO Jes Staley says did not offer resignation to board over treatment of whistleblower
* Barclays CEO Jes Staley says continue to do well in credit, U.S. Rates did not trade as well as would've liked to
* Barclays CEO Jes Staley says tough comparison for investment bank given strength of Q1 performance last year
* Barclays CEO Jes Staley says can't make judgement on investment bank based on one quarter Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting By Anjuli Davies)
Replacing Don Cherry with Dart Guy would not be the worst idea in the world, tbh.
By the laws of the internet, there's bound to be some kind of Dart Guy backlash, but hopefully we still have a few more days of just being able to enjoy this.
WASHINGTON The United States military is still able to deconflict operations with Russia over Syria, a U.S. military spokesman said on Monday, but it was unclear how that was happening.
On Friday, Interfax news agency, citing a Russian Defense Ministry spokesman, said Russia had notified the Pentagon it would close down a communication line used to avoid accidental clashes in Syria.
"We have continued to deconflict as necessary with the Russians because whenever we are flying we have to use all the available means to make sure that we don't have any mid-air incidents. That particular line and how it is used, we are not talking about it," U.S. Central Command spokesman Colonel John Thomas told reporters.
(Reporting by Idrees Ali; Editing by James Dalgleish)
Jose Mourinho has insisted there is no problem with his relationship with Paul Pogba
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Mourinho/Pogba exchange
07.45: Jose Mourinho has claimed he hooked Paul Pogba in the 2-0 defeat to Tottenham for tactical reasons and NOT because of a falling out.
The pair appeared to exchange heated word on the touchline but Mourinho has insisted there is no bad blood between him and the midfielder.
“In the first-half, with some injury, he came to me and came with a couple of questions that I answered,” he said.
“In the second-half I decided to make a change and bring Fellaini with different qualities than him, to try to be stronger in midfield with Fellaini and Matic because I wanted Alexis to play as a second striker with Lukaku.
“It was just a tactical decision but I lost Fellaini too after a few minutes.”
ST. LOUIS (AP) — A 35-year-old man accused of being involved in a 2014 home invasion that led to a St. Louis man's death has been convicted of second-degree murder.
Cortez McClinton was also convicted of kidnapping, burglary and armed criminal action Thursday.
Prosecutors say McClinton and 31-year-old Terrell Johnson were masked and armed when they approached a 17-year-old girl outside her Bevo Mill neighborhood home in June 2014. Authorities say the girl's father fired several shots at the men as they entered the home, striking both. The girl's mother fired once with another gun but didn't hit anyone.
Johnson was fatally wounded and McClinton fled the scene and was taken to a hospital by his brother, where he was treated for gunshot wounds to his chest and thighs.
McClinton's sentencing hearing is scheduled for March 18.
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* Qtrly net profit was S$260 million, up 23 pct
* For the quarter, property division saw revenue decrease by 48 pct to $262 million due mainly to lower revenue from china and singapore
* "Offshore & marine division's net order book, excluding sete rigs, stands at $3.5 billion"
* Property division sold about 980 homes in Q1 of 2017
* No dividend has been declared for quarter ended 31 March 2017
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Sunday night will mark the end of the dead period, and the Lexington Tiger football team will join hundreds of teams across the state in preparing for another football season. After a day of practice on Monday, Lexington will travel to Scotts Hill on Tuesday for the first of two 7 on 7 scrimmages. The purpose of the 7 on 7 scrimmage is to help the quarterbacks and receivers work on the passing game, while…
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UFC president Dana White has threatened to sue boxing legend Manny Pacquiao.
The Filipino hero recently revealed that he held initial talks with Conor McGregor over a boxing match. But White is furious that Pacquiao hasn’t gone through his team to secure a bout with the UFC champ.
Pacquiao recently said of his potential fight with McGregor: “If we can negotiate it, I have no problem. [Talks?] Initially, but we have not had any follow-up conversations.”
White was less than impressed when he heard the revelation.
“That would be weird because [McGregor’s] under contract with us,” White said. “If that’s true, I will be suing Manny Pacquiao and whoever’s representing him. So, I’m assuming that’s not true.”
Pacquiao is currently enjoying life as a politician in his homeland. But it appears the veteran is ready to put politics to the side and land a big-money fight with Ireland’s favorite son.
The Tuscaloosa County Metro Homicide unit is investigating a fatal shooting this morning in the 3500 block of Hargrove Road E.
Tuscaloosa County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the scene after receiving a call about a man with a gun. Before deputies arrived, another caller advised a person had been shot. When the deputies made it to the scene they found an 82 year old white male had been shot and was pronounced deceased. A 40 year old white male suffered a minor gunshot wound to the face and was treated at the scene.
The 40 year old male was involved in the shooting and has been transported to the Homicide unit along with some witnesses to be interviewed.
Stay with WVUA 23 for the latest throughout the day.
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A D'Iberville bail bond company owner was unexpectedly thrust into the national spotlight in the wake of the Florida school shooting. A week later, he has taken time to reflect on the experience.
My Edmonds News continues its series of Vote 2017 video interviews that Publisher Teresa Wippel conducted in recent weeks with candidates for Edmonds Port Commission, City Council and School Board appearing on the November 2017 election ballot. Today, we are posting candidates for Edmonds City Council Position 1: Incumbent Kristiana Johnson and challenger Josh Thompson.
Dramatic, close-up footage of Southern California wildfire battle
Southern California's largest and most destructive wildfire sent residents fleeing Sunday, December 10, 2017. Crews with help from water-dropping aircraft saved several homes as unpredictable gusts sent the blaze churning deeper into foothill areas northwest of Los Angeles. New evacuations were ordered in Carpinteria, a seaside city in Santa Barbara County that has been under fire threat for days.
Armenia captain Henrikh Mkhitaryan has donated the car he received as Armenia’s Best Athlete to the center of rehabilitation for injured and handicapped soldiers, press service of the Football federation of Armenia reported.
The Arsenal midfielder, who has arrived in Armenia for friendlies against Estonia and Lithuania, scheduled for March 24 and 27, visited the rehabilitation center adjunct to the State Medical University of Armenia today.
LONDON British Prime Minister Theresa May said talks with Northern Ireland's Democratic Unionist party aimed at securing their support for her minority government were continuing but that a fire in London had taken priority on Wednesday.
May's Conservative Party, which failed to win a majority in an election last week, has been holding talks with the DUP on securing the support of its 10 members of parliament to pass legislation.
"We are continuing to have talks, but today as you will imagine, there has been a real focus on this terrible tragedy in London," she said in a televised statement.
At least 12 people died and dozens more were injured when a fire ripped through a tower block. (Reporting by Kate Holton; editing by Michael Holden)
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FUFA Drum:
Kigezi 1-1 Lango
Kigezi captain David Ndihabwe led by perfect example with a last minute gasp equalizer against Lango at the Kabale Municipal stadium in the FUFA Drum match.
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Visiting Lango Province had taken the lead a minute after the hour mark through Faruku Osama in a match attended by a big crowd.
This was the second time that Kigezi was scoring at the death of the game.
Last month on match day one, Kigezi buried Buganda with a late strike at the Masaka Recreational Stadium that won the game.
The final of the tournament will take place during the independence week in October 2018 hosted by Kasese.
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On Aug. 24, Nevada County Supervisor Ed Scofield will be hosting a town hall meeting at the Higgins Lions Community Center, 22490 E Hacienda Drive in Grass Valley
The event is held in partnership with the South Nevada County Chamber of Commerce. The event will be from 6 to 8 p.m. and will cover a range of topics including the Higgins market area, Combie Road improvements, Highway 49 safety, law enforcement related issues, the Nevada County Airport and the potential for a District II Municipal Advisory Council.
This is an excellent opportunity to hear, learn, and interact with Scofield on important issues for South County constituents. Refreshments will also be provided by the South Nevada County Chamber of Commerce.
Call Scofield for more information at 530-265-1480.
Source: Clerk of the Board
HOUSTON - The Free Press Summer Festival is getting a remix.
Festival organizers announced the festival will change its name to the In Bloom Music Festival. The date will change as well.
The In Bloom Music Fest will take place March 24-25, 2018, in Eleanor Tinsley Park with more than 50 music performances on four stages.
"As we enter the 10th anniversary of this incredible festival that our dedicated fans have made their annual Houston tradition, we are excited to announce a new name and a new time of year, while returning to our incredible location, Eleanor Tinsley Park,” founding partner Jagi Katial said. "We are always looking to improve the experience for the fans, and after the last few years of challenges with Mother Nature, moving our dates to the spring made sense."
General admission and VIP pre-sale tickets are available now ahead of the lineup release next month.
Visit www.inbloomfestival.com for more information.
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A man was arrested on Sunday evening on suspicion of trespassing in Buckingham Palace grounds
Met Police said the incident was not terror-related.
In a statement, the Met said: “Officers from the Met's Royalty and Specialist Protection Command have arrested a man on suspicion of trespass, contrary to section 128 of the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005.
“They arrested the 24-year-old man at approximately 21:45hrs on Sunday, 10 December, three minutes after he stepped over a low outer perimeter fence adjacent to Buckingham Palace and attempted to climb a wall outside the Palace estate.
"The man was not found in possession of any offensive weapons and the incident is not being treated as terrorist related.”
He was also arrested on suspicion of being in possession of a controlled substance – for which he was subsequently released with no further action.
NEW YORK – Super model Kate Upton has been chosen for the cover of the latest Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue.
It’s Upton’s third time as the magazine’s cover model.
Upton has a connection to Central Virginia.
She is engaged to Detroit Tiger star pitcher and Goochland native Justin Verlander.
The power couple has been spotted around town over the years, especially during holidays when Justin comes home to see his parents.
Preliminary DMS image of the new rift in Greenland's Petermann Glacier, directly beneath the NASA Operation IceBridge aircraft. . The first photographs of a new and ominous crack in Greenland's enormous Petermann Glacier were captured by a NASA airborne mission Friday.
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Governor Vetoes Bill To Protect Living Organ Donors
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Maine’s Republican governor is opposing a law to prohibit certain insurers from considering a person’s status as a living organ donor.
Gov. Paul LePage voted the bill Tuesday and said it would make Maine one of the only states in the nation to prohibit life, long-term care and disability insurers from such a consideration. The bill wouldn’t apply to health insurance, which already has such protections.
The House on Thursday voted 146-0 to override LePage’s veto. The bill goes to the Senate.
Groups and insurers like the American Council of Life Insurances and Anthem, Inc. reported lobbying on the bill.
LePage said the decision to donate a kidney or other organ is commendable but carries significant health risks.
The governor also said the bill would skew insurer’s risk estimates.
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Asda has issued an urgent recall on some of its pork sausages amid allergy fears.
C and K Meat's Country Style Pork Sausages and Sage and Red Onion Pork Sausages have been recalled due to a labelling error.
They contain sulphur dioxide, which is not declared on the packaging.
While sulphur dioxide is used as a preservative in a wide range of foods, including sausages, it can cause an allergic reaction, especially to those with asthma - so needs to be included on the packaging's label.
The products affected come with use by dates of March 18, 21 and 23.
C and K Meats has moved to assure customers that none of its other products are affected.
Customer who have the sausages at home should not eat the product and should return it to the shop they bought it for a full refund.
One, two, the moose is coming for you! In this footage, the furious animal is seen chasing the men on snowboards. The video was originally published on Instagram by one of snowboarders, Scott Askins, who was filming his friend descending the slope when the incident happened. Luckily for them, the moose lost interest quite quickly, allowing them to escape.
Jul.4 (GMM) Mercedes is hoping to avoid penalties this weekend at Silverstone.
Last weekend, the reigning world champions suffered an ultra-rare double DNF, with Ferrari boss Maurizio Arrivabene wondering if the new upgrades were to blame.
“(They were) entirely separate failures,” Mercedes technical boss James Allison said, “and neither of them related to the introduction of the new power unit.”
As for whether the failures mean Mercedes will have to replace parts and face penalties over the British grand prix weekend, Allison said he isn’t sure.
“We hope not, because we think both of the failures that we had were confined to the items that failed,” he explained.
However, Allison also said he can’t be sure, because failures often affect other systems of the car.
“But we don’t think so. We think we will be in good shape for Silverstone,” he said.
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Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg says the US is "not experiencing the best of times" - but the "pendulum" will swing back.
Speaking in a rare interview with Olly Lambert for BBC Newsnight, Justice Ginsburg also reiterated the importance of the free press.
Justice Ginsburg was attending the final dress rehearsal of Dead Man Walking at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC - an opera looking at the moral ambiguity of the death penalty in America.
Justice Ginsburg was nominated by Bill Clinton and is regarded as a liberal.
Gordon Hayward has undergone further surgery to remove the screws implanted in his leg
The 28-year-old suffered a fractured tibia and dislocated ankle in his left leg just six minutes into his Boston debut, missing the entire year as the Celtics reached the Eastern Conference Finals.
He required surgery on the fracture to stabilise the damaged leg with screws implanted into the bone – but earlier this week the former Utah Jazz man underwent another procedure to remove the screws.
Team doctors say both his leg and ankle are fine but the screws were removed to avoid irritating Hayward’s ankle tendons.
The timetable for his return has been set between six and eight weeks from now, meaning he will be fit and healthy to start next season.
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Canadian Solar Inc., operator of two solar farms in Sault Ste. Marie, has received a non-binding takeover offer from its chairman, Shawn (Xiaohua) Qu, who is also the company’s CEO and president.
Qu is tentatively offering US$18.47 in cash for each share not already owned by him and his wife.
That’s about seven per cent above Friday’s closing price of US$17.25 on Nasdaq, when Canadian Solar was worth about US$1 billion.
Founded in 2001, Canadian Solar is one of the world’s largest solar power equipment manufacturers and solar utility developers.
Canadian Solar owns solar farms on Black Road and Third Line.
It's not everyday you hear votes of confidence from leaders in the oil and gas sector, much less twice in past two weeks.
The first came at the Midland Chamber's State of Oil. Tim Dove, President & CEO Pioneer Natural Resources, said the top 16 producers will drill an estimated 110,000 wells over the next several years and spend around $1 trillion dollars in the Permian Basin.
The second came this past Tuesday when United State's largest energy company, Exxon Mobil, laid out its plans to triple its oil and gas production in the area. The effort aims to take their production to approximately 600,000 barrels per day by 2025 and invest $2 billion in their infrastructure.
Consider This... more and more the writing on the wall is confirming producers are poised to invest in the Basin for the long haul.
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Lynnwood Today presents the latest in a series of video interviews by Teresa Wippel of 2017 local election candidates. Today, we hear from candidates for Edmonds School District Board of Directors District 2: incumbent Ann McMurray and challenger Mitchell Below.
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Liverpool and new terrace chants have been a hot topic of discussion lately.
After the birth of THAT song about Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino - you know the one - footage of a new song for the Reds' 'Egyptian king' has surfaced.
In a pub near Anfield, Salah's name was sung not long after the dramatic 4-3 victory over Manchester City.
No wonder, given he's now scored 24 goals in an incredible debut campaign.
Sung to the tune of James' 1990 hit Sit Down , supporters have toasted the former Roma man with a cracking song.
The lyrics are:
Mo Salah, Mo Salah
Running down the wing
Salah la la la la la la la
Egyptian king
The video, taken by Paul Ellis, has gone viral, with even the player's agent retweeting it.
It's even believed the player himself is a fan of the song.
You know what to do at Swansea, Reds...
Winning numbers drawn in 'Daily 3 Evening' game
SACRAMENTO (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the California Lottery's "Daily 3 Evening" game were:
4-4-4
(four, four, four)
¶ Ticket-holders with all three winning numbers in the order given win the top prize. Lesser amounts are also awarded to ticket-holders with other varying combinations of the winning numbers.
HUMBLE, Texas (AP)  Court records show a Houston-area woman is accused of placing a plastic bag over the head of her 1-year-old son and sending video of the abuse to relatives because she was upset that the child's father had a new girlfriend.
Twenty-three-year-old Jamelle Peterkin of Humble (UHM'-buhl) appeared in court Monday on a charge of endangering a child and was freed on $15,000 bond.
The boy's aunt, Ra'Neicha Broadnax, told KTRK-TV (http://abc13.co/2oPAGkt ) that in recent days she received videos and pictures from Peterkin also showing the child being slapped.
Broadnax said Peterkin indicated she was angry about the father's new girlfriend. Records show Peterkin also placed a plastic bag in the boy's mouth.
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The current condition of the child wasn't detailed in the report.
Online records don't list an attorney for Peterkin.
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CLARKS HILL, S.C. (AP) – Authorities say a 16-year-old will be tried as an adult in the baseball bat killing of his brother in their South Carolina home.
A State Law Enforcement Division agent said in a sworn statement that the teens’ mother called 911 on Feb. 8 and said her son killed his brother.
The agent says the 16-year-old had blood on him when a McCormick County deputy arrived and the teen confessed after the officer read him his rights.
Investigators did not say why the teen may have killed his brother.
SLED said Monday that prosecutors decided they will try the 16-year-old as an adult, meaning he faces 30 years to life in prison if convicted.
Pope Francis has provided some timely advice on his Instagram account (https://www.instagram.com/franciscus) about the benefits of reading the Gospel of the day.
As a reminder, the Diocese of Parramatta publishes the Daily Gospel on our Facebook and Instagram accounts.
Metro police responded to a shooting just after midnight Saturday morning on I-40 West at 46th Avenue. A woman was parked in her vehicle on the shoulder of I-40 West with a gunshot wound to her thigh.
Police believe the victim was shot during a road rage incident. The incident reportedly occurred near the intersection of 17th Avenue and Church Street. A suspect is believed to have fired multiple shots into the victim's vehicle. Police say the suspect drove a silver Jeep Grand Cherokee with tinted windows.
The victim was taken to Vanderbilt with non-life-threatening injuries.
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For the second straight year, twins in San Diego are getting attention because, though born just minutes apart, one has a birthday in 2016 and one in 2017.
KFMB-TV reports the twin girls were born at Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women and Newborns.
One girl arrived at 11:56 p.m. on Dec. 31, and the other came on Jan. 1, 2017 at midnight.
The family was not available for comment.
Last year, a baby girl and boy arrived one minute before and two minutes after the New Year at San Diego Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center.
Luke Shaw could be set to leave Old Trafford
The 22-year-old’s long-term future has been the subject of much conjecture and he has failed to hold down a regular starting spot under Jose Mourinho this season.
After being hooked off at half-time in the 2-0 FA Cup quarter-final win over Brighton, Shaw came in for more criticism from his manager.
Recent reports suggested Everton are currently leading the chase to sign Shaw.
However, according to the Daily Mail, Chelsea could be tempted into making an offer.
Shaw lives quite close to the Blues’ Cobham training complex and is a lifelong fan.
Authorities said Maquelle Brown, 37, attacked New Orleans police, EMS and hospital personnel after her arrest Sunday on suspicion of pulling a knife on another customer at the 7th Ward Save-A-Lot store at 1841 Almonaster Ave. A New Orleans East woman accused of threatening a grocery store customer with a knife after a checkout line dispute on Easter Sunday was booked with additional allegations that she tried biting police, an EMS technician and a hospital nurse after being taken into custody. New Orleans police said Maquelle Brown, 37, compounded her legal troubles with a violent reaction to her arrest at the Save-A-Lot grocery store at 1841 Almonaster Ave. in the 7th Ward.
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There’s nothing better than finding furniture that fits your style and budget, except discovering even bigger savings on top of already low prices! Boston Interior stores at Legacy Place in Dedham and in Bedford, New Hampshire are now open! So come into any of our nine locations during our grand opening sale for the lowest prices of the year, with 15-25% off almost everything! Visit us and you could win a $2,500 dollar gift card plus a free at-home design consultation. So what are you waiting for? This Boston Interior sale ends December 17th.
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A former western Iowa resident is the holder of a winning $1-million dollar Powerball ticket. The Iowa Lottery says Vicki Dixson, of Allen, TX., and formerly of Denison, purchased her ticket at Wings America, in Avoca. A ceremony is being held this (Monday) morning to introduce Dixon as the winner.
Her ticket matched the first five numbers of the drawing but did not match the Powerball.
March 28 Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif told Reuters on Tuesday that Russia could use Iranian military bases to fight terrorists in Syria on a "case by case basis."
Zarif said that regional issues, including Syria, would be discussed at a meeting in the Kremlin later on Tuesday. An Iranian delegation, including President Hassan Rouhani, arrived in Moscow on Monday. (Reporting by Vladimir Soldatkin; Writing by Kevin O'Flynn; Editing by Andrew Osborn)
Perryman (ankle) is expected to be sidelined for at least the first four weeks of the regular season, Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network reports.
Perryman suffered the injury in the first quarter of Sunday's exhibition matchup against the Seahawks. Surgery could still be in the picture for the 24-year-old. In his absence, Jatavis Browin projects to take over middle linebacker duties, while Korey Toomer figures to slot in as the opposite inside linebacker.
In Ekiti: 206 Indigent Students Get Wole Olanipekun Scholarship Scheme
No fewer than 206 students of secondary schools, undergraduates in tertiary institutions and students of the Nigerian Law School went home with cheques for their scholarship from legal icon, Chief Wole Olanipekun (SAN). The beneficiaries who were joined by their parents and well wishers expressed their appreciation to the former President of the Nigerian Bar …
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Every teenager thinks their parents are evil, what if they actually are?
After discovering their parents are super-villains in disguise, a group of teenagers band together to run away from their homes in order to atone for their parents’ actions and to discover the secrets of their origins.
Marvel’s Runaways premieres on Amazon Prime Video on November 21st.
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The Sterling edged lower against the US Dollar on the report showing mixed Britain’s manufacturing and trade figures. The GBP/USD exchange rate fell 10 base points to continue depreciation in the 1.3400 area. Britain’s manufacturing expanded at its …
Chicago police officers investigate the scene of a double homicide on the steps of Friendship Baptist Church, located in the 200 block of South Laramie, on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017, in Chicago’s Austin community. Alyssa Pointer TNS
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Miami Dolphins running back Kenyan Drake (32) takes the field for warm-ups. Miami Dolphins vs. New England Patriots. Hard Rock Stadium. Miami Gardens, FL. 12/11/17. Staff Photographer Jim Rassol.
Miami Dolphins running back Kenyan Drake (32) takes the field for warm-ups. Miami Dolphins vs. New England Patriots. Hard Rock Stadium. Miami Gardens, FL. 12/11/17. Staff Photographer Jim Rassol. (Jim Rassol / southflorida.com)
UnitedHealth's first-quarter earnings call Tuesday morning will be a big test of the company's prediction for strong revenue and earnings per share growth in 2017. United is the first in a string of health insurers that will report quarterly earnings in the next few weeks and is considered to be among the strongest in a sector beset by uncertainty over the fate of the Affordable Care Act and the millions of subsidized policies purchased through government-run exchanges.
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Thinking life was getting better and it could not get any worse, but it's aways something trying to keep me down. #Getthroughit
Social media were buzzing Monday with the lighter side of President Donald Trump's first Easter egg roll, where First Lady Melania Trump nudged him to national anthem form.
Trump, the first lady and son Barron appeared to welcome guests at the traditional holiday event.
As the national anthem began, the Slovenian-born first lady touched him out of sight apparently to remind him to put his hand over his heart, which she did first.
She and Barron quickly put hands on heart. The president was the last to adopt the patriotic posture.
The "Star Spangled Banner," written as a poem by Francis Scott Key and set to a British song by John Stafford Smith, celebrates America's defeat of British ships in Baltimore harbor in the War of 1812.
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MUMBAI: Filmmaker Prakash Jha, who has directed the first episode of "Sare Jahan Se Achha", says he is glad that he is a part of the web show.
Jha on Saturday took to Twitter, where he shared a glimpse from the show and wrote: "Here comes the first episode of 'Sare Jahan Se Achha'. Let's get inspired with these real life heros and do our bit for the society. I am glad that I am part of this journey."
Here comes the first episode of #SareJahanSeAchha . Let’s get inspired with these real life Heros and do our bit for the society. I am glad that I am part of this journey. @ImPbhardwaj ImPbhardwaj @impoojasaini @mzeesingh https://t.co/XN3wcy3t4o — Prakash Jha (@prakashjha27) February 3, 2018
The web show is a voice to recognise and showcase extraordinary work done by individuals for the welfare of people and the communities. It is an attempt to inculcate the spirit of selfless giving to the society.
Jha is known for films like "Gangaajal", "Jai Gangaajal", "Raajneeti", "Satyagraha", "Aarakshan" and "Apaharan".
YEREVAN, JULY 4, ARMENPRESS. President of Italy Sergio Mattarella will arrive in Armenia on a two-day state visit on July 30 at the invitation of Armenian President Armen Sarkissian, the Presidential office told Armenpress.
On the same day the meeting of the two Presidents will be held at the Armenian Presidential Palace.
During the visit the Italian President will meet with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, Speaker of the Parliament Ara Babloyan and His Holiness Garegin II, Catholicos of All Armenians.
The Italian President’s delegation will also visit the Armenian Genocide Memorial.
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The shameful act of murder of an innocent Medical College student in Kohat speaks volumes of how ruthless and destructive our society has become as a whole. We have reached the lowest ebb of moral degeneration. From paedophilia to homicide, we have everything in our arsenal. After committing the murder, the murderer not only escaped from crime scene but also managed to flee from the country.
The silence of Imran Khan on the issue is causing collateral damage to his reputation as well as government of PTI in the KP. Such killers must be crushed with an iron hand and in an exemplary way. I request Imran Khan to take personal interest and move KP machinery to capture and punish the perpetrator of this heinous crime which put millions of eyes to tears. Justice delayed is, indeed, justice denied.
IFTIKHAR MIRZA
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Jessie Leija passed away May 16, 2018. He was born July 1, 1929.
He married Mary Herrera in 1950.
He joined Laborers Union Local No. 348 and worked on farms all over the northwest and Montana, eventually retiring from Hanford.
For many years, he owned and maintained rent-al properties. He so enjoyed Texino music and going to the casino.
He will be greatly missed by his family.
He is survive by his wife of 67 years, Mary; children, grandchildren; and great-grandchildren.
A mass and Rosary is planned for a later date.
Tigers players surrounded referee Mark Clattenburg after Arsenal full-back Kieran Gibbs was only booked for fouling Lazar Markovic when the Hull winger was clear on goal. "It is alleged that in or around the 55th minute of the game against Arsenal on Saturday , the club failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
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U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson signalled on Wednesday that he would like more help from China in pressing North Korea over issues including its nuclear programme.
WASHINGTON: U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson signalled on Wednesday that he would like more help from China in pressing North Korea over issues including its nuclear programme.
"Their cooperation I would say has been notable, but it has been uneven," Tillerson told a congressional hearing. Washington is discussing North Korea with all of its allies, and it would top the agenda at high-level talks next week between U.S. and Chinese officials.
(Reporting by Patricia Zengerle)
On January 29, 2018, Robert G. Levy, beloved father of Richard (Bethe) Levy and Dr. Rachel Levy-Lombara; devoted brother of Dr. Bernard (late Dr. Janice) Levy; loving son of the late Anna and Roger Levy; adoring grandfather of Benjamin Andrew Levy, Andrew Cardin Levy, Samuel Andrew Lombara and Daniel Robert Lombara. Services at SOL LEVINSON & BROS., INC., 8900 Reisterstown Road, at Mount Wilson Lane. Funeral details are not yet determined. Updates will be provided when available.
Conferenceseries Ltd invites you to the “13th International Conference on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine” which will be held during July 12-13, 2018 at Paris, France. This Conference mainly focuses on the theme “Exploring New Ideas in regenerative medicine to treat degenerative diseases”.
You become aware of who your foes are when the Good Lord begins to bless you!!
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After receiving information from authorities at TennCare, TBI agents began investigating Thelma Dees-Johnson on Oct. 26, 2011.
Dees-Johnson, a licensed practical counselor, was the owner of Bridgeway Mental Health Services.
During the investigation, agents determined during a period of several years, Dees-Johnson may have submitted claims to TennCare for counseling services she did not perform. Agents suspect Dees-Johnson was not at her office on some days her services were billed.
In 2015, Dees-Johnson dissolved the company and moved to Palatka, Fla.
On March 24, a Davidson County grand jury returned an indictment charging Dees-Johnson, 61, with one count of TennCare fraud of more than $60,000. On Friday, she was booked into the Davidson County Jail and held on $25,000 bond.
Novak Djokovic has admitted he has undergone minor surgery to fix his elbow injury
Novak Djokovic has been plagued by an elbow injury for months that has disrupted his start to the new season.
The Serbia international was forced to pull out of the Mubadala WTC exhibition and Qatar Open and struggled at last month’s Australian Open.
And he has since revealed to his fans on social media that he has undergone minor surgery in an attempt to rid himself of the problem.
“Hey guys, I owe you some news about my recovery,” the 30-year-old wrote in a post on Instagram.
“I’ve been carrying this injury for the past two years, and during this time I’ve been seeing many doctors.
Congressman Mike Conaway (R-Midland) has at least three challengers for the District 11 seat in the U.S. House of Representatives that he has held since 2005. (With several hours left to go before the filing deadline, other contenders could conceivably appear.) Challengers include one Republican – Paul Myers of Midland – and Democrats Eric Pfalzgraf of Odessa and Jennie Lou Leeder of Llano.
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FORT MYERS, Fla. Twenty-two veteran commit suicide per day. Many are dealing with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
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After taking four offensive tackles in the 2018 recruiting cycle, including three four-stars, the Terps just landed their first offensive line commit for 2019 in Charlotte (N.C.) Mallard Creek three-star tackle Parker Moorer. Having taken eight o-linemen in both the 2017 and 2018 recruiting cycles, the Terps will likely take just two more in 2019 with one more tackle and one interior lineman. Here's a look at where things stand between Maryland and its offensive line targets.
Officers cleared in fatal shooting of man in West Fargo
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Cass County prosecutors say four officers who shot and killed a man during a traffic stop in West Fargo have been cleared of any wrongdoing.
KFGO radio reports that tactical officers were called on March 12 after 20-year-old Justin Dietrich threatened to shoot police. Prosecutors say Dietrich eventually got out of his vehicle holding two handguns when four officers simultaneously shot and killed him.
Investigators say Dietrich had methamphetamine and alcohol in his system.
Prosecutors also cleared Fargo police officers involved in a separate shooting on March 21. Authorities say Orlando Estrada was shot through an apartment door two times when he raised a large knife above his head and made a stabbing motion.
Estrada survived the shooting. He was charged with violating a no contact order.
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A baby on the way won't stop Joanna Gaines from stepping up her game.
More than three months after the Fixer Upper star announced she was expecting baby No. 5 with Chip Gaines, some fans were left wondering if the HGTV superstar would put the brakes on her many projects.
As of now, however, the businesswoman and TV star is still going full-speed ahead.
While the series finale of Fixer Upper is set to air on April 3, both Joanna and Chip are set to star in the spinoff titled Fixer Upper: Behind the Design. And yes, 15 episodes have already been ordered.
Later in the month, Joanna will release a cookbook titled Magnolia Table that includes a whopping 125 classic recipes.
HELENA, Mont.—Jerry Swick, an Army veteran who currently resides in this mountain enclave, plans to vote this fall to keep Democratic Sen. Jon Tester in Congress. He just doesn’t know how he would tell that to President Donald Trump, for whom Mr. Swick voted in 2016.
Mr. Trump will host a campaign rally in Big Sky Country Thursday in an effort to corral his supporters behind Matt Rosendale, the Republican state auditor who hopes to quash Mr. Tester’s hopes for a third term.
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Odessa Police are searching for an unknown man who burglarized a shed and stole several thousand dollars worth of property. On Tuesday, May 30, 2017 Odessa Police responded to the 2200 block of East 11th Street in reference to a theft.
The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 5’10” and 25 years old. He is said to be wearing gloves. He is seen on surveillance video shown below, walking with is head down before disabling the surveillance camera.
Odessa Police are asking anyone who recognizes the stolen property or who has any information in regards to the investigation to please contact Detective S. Chavez at 432-335-3347 or Odessa Crime Stoppers at 432-333-TIPS.
In a recent paper, Jonathan Ablard, associate professor in the Department of History, goes back in time about a hundred years ago to focus on another labor movement that took place in Latin America. Entitled “Proletariats in Ties: Labor Organizing and Strikes by Barbers in early Twentieth Century Buenos Aires,” the paper focuses on strikes conducted by barbers in 1906 in Buenos Aires. Ablard presented the topic at the Mid-Atlantic Conference on Latin American Studies in Charlottesville, North Carolina, from March 24 to 25.
Opinion Editor Celisa Calacal spoke with Ablard about the barber strike, its impact and the re-emergence of the labor movement in the U.S.
ISLAMABAD (AP) - A Pakistani court has ordered the arrest of a radical Islamist cleric over a violent rally last November in Islamabad where his followers demanded the removal of a minister over an omitted reference to Islam's Prophet Muhammad in a parliamentary bill.
The order was handed to the police on Tuesday to take into custody Khadim Hussain Rizvi, the head of the Tehreek-i-Labaik Ya Rasool Allah party, and bring him before the court on April 4.
Rizvi is accused of provoking violence and damaging public property when he and his followers camped out on the edge of Islamabad demanding Law Minister Zahid Hamid resign over the omission in the bill.
A police crackdown against the rally failed at the time, forcing authorities to reach a negotiated settlement with Rizvi. Hamid resigned.
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DES MOINES, Iowa -- An early morning vote pushes a proposed one-cent sales tax increase another step closer to approval.
The Des Moines City Council unanimously approved a ballot proposition to impose a local sales and service tax proposal to the Polk County Commissioner of Elections to be included on a ballot for elections scheduled for March 6th, 2018.
If approved in March, the penny increase could generate about $37 million per year for road repairs, neighborhoods improvements, and take the burden off property tax payers.
Breitburn Shareholders Fume Over 5th Ch. 11 Delay Request
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 5:49 PM EDT) -- Fed-up shareholders and unsecured creditors of defunct Breitburn Energy Partners LP have blasted the debtor’s fifth request to extend its Chapter 11 deadline as lazy and deceitful, asking a New York bankruptcy court to let them implement their own plan to open up the bidding process to anyone who’s interested.
The committee of equity security holders and the official committee of unsecured creditors have grown increasingly frustrated since the case passed the one-year mark over the summer, and they say the debtor has squandered the four...
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June 14 (Reuters) - Formula E title contender Lucas di Grassi has been ruled out of this weekend's Le Mans 24 Hours sportscar race after breaking an ankle while playing a game of soccer.
The Brazilian told his Twitter followers on Wednesday that he needed surgery to a broken bone and had to obey medical advice.
The World Endurance Championship website (www.fiawec.com) said the injury happened in a game a week ago, before two Formula E rounds in Berlin last weekend.
It said he would be replaced by Italian Michele Rugolo.
A regular contender for the overall Le Mans LMP1 title in past years with Audi, finishing on the podium three times, Di Grassi had been due to race a Ferrari GT car this year.
The next Formula E race is in New York on July 15. Di Grassi is second in the electric series with 125 points, behind Switzerland's Sebastien Buemi on 157.
The Brazilian twice finished on the podium in Berlin and started one race from pole. (Reporting by Alan Baldwin in London, editing by Neville Dalton)
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Learn why Imperial Japan built a network of defensive lines, bunkers and fortifications across the island of Okinawa-turning it into a deadly killing machine-and consider its grisly legacy. Tune in Wednesday night at 10 on KUAC TV Channel 9.1, or GCI Channel 9 & GCI Channel 657 for HD.
Update: Kootenai County Sheriff's Office has identified the believed driver of the car hit by a train Thursday afternoon in Rathdrum as 18-year-old Austin Wiseman. He is believed to be in critical condition at this time.
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3:55 Barack and Michelle Obama wish you a Merry Christmas from the White House
2:51 White House: Security clearance not needed to tell who benefited from Russian hacking
3:37 President Obama tells Americans to not make Russian hacks "a political football"
1:06 Obama, Castro attend historic baseball game together in Havana
3:23 Frequent-Flyer-in-Chief: President Obama's most historic foreign trips
2:27 Obama's visit to Hiroshima, contextualized via the Truman Library
57:11 Dave Barry and Carl Hiaasen talk politics, Florida and a presidential bid at the Miracle Theatre
2:27 Dave Barry discovers something other than fish in the ocean off Rio
STERLING, Va., Feb 2 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday an agreement on the status of some 700,000 so-called Dreamers brought to the United States illegally as children "could very well not happen" by March 5, when the program protecting them from deportation expires.
Speaking to Customs and Border Protection officials, Trump said he did not believe Democrats wanted to reach an agreement on the issue.
Trump has said he is willing to reach a deal to protect the Dreamers, but he wants to combine it with funding for a wall along the border with Mexico and other measures opposed by Democrats.
(Reporting by James Oliphant; Writing by Mohammad Zargham; Editing by Eric Beech)
This file photo taken on July 20, 2016 shows an armed French soldier of the 35th RAP (35e regiment d'artillerie parachutiste), part of Operation Sentinelle, patrolling under at the Eiffel tower in Paris. (AFP / ALAIN JOCARD)
How I predicted Saraki’s victory at CCT – Fayose
Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose has hailed the triumph of the Senate President, Bukola Saraki at the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) as another victory of Nigerians over tyranny, saying, “I am happy that I predicted that the CCT will absolve the Senate President in my 2017 predictions and it has come to pass.” […]
How I predicted Saraki’s victory at CCT – Fayose
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The area’s two representatives at the Ladies’ British Open Amateur Championship at Pyle & Kenfig in South Wales continue to go strong.
Chloe Goadby and Lauren Whyte, both members at St Regulus, have come through the opening two rounds of strokeplay at the prestigious event.
This qualifies them for the next stage of the competition which is played in a matchplay format.
Being played throughout Thursday, Goadby was paired against Olivia Mehaffey from Royal County Down, while Whyte faces Anna Backman of Finland.
The winner of the Ladies’ British Amateur Championship will earn a place in the 2017 US Women’s Open next month and the Ricoh Women’s British Open being played in August at Kingsbarns.
ARLINGTON, Texas — Adrian Beltre of the Texas Rangers left a game against Oakland with a strained left hamstring after pulling up on his way to first base on a hit in the gap in right-centre field.
Beltre limped most of the way to first on a single that scored Shin-Soo Choo from first in the eighth inning Tuesday night. He immediately went to the locker room and was replaced by pinch-runner Drew Robinson.
The Rangers say the veteran third baseman will be re-evaluated Wednesday.
The 39-year-old Beltre is in his 21st season and is one of two active players with 3,000 hits, along with Seattle's Ichiro Suzuki. The single that scored Choo was the Beltre's second hit of the game and 3,075th of his career, 23rd on the all-time list.
THE LEFT ALWAYS TELLS US WHOM IT FEARS: Strike Three: Man Threatens to Murder Rand Paul and His Family with an Ax.
April 17, 2017: Laeticia Brouwer, 17, died while surfing a break near Esperance with her father. She was bitten in the leg by a suspected great white shark.
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$400. That’s what a marijuana bouquet was going for today at Los Angeles dispensary ShowGrow.
Lowell Farms prepared 500 of these bouquets for a test run this Valentine’s Day & they’ve been selling.
The floral cannabis bouquet, released in a limited run of 500 (that’s a lot of marijuana!), boasts full stems of organic cannabis flower, adding up to one ounce of Purple Princess, a well-balanced indica/sativa hybrid that arrives dried and ready to smoke. The stems are tucked in with wildflowers, eucalyptus and other greenery, making this both a beautiful and incredibly aromatic bundle. – Timeout
How are you celebrating #ValentinesDay? With a "Bud Bouquet?" (seriously this is a thing…) https://t.co/UENa4WGnO3 — Sage Analytics (@SageAnalytics) February 14, 2017
If $400 is out of your price range you can always bake some fresh marijuana treats for your weed-loving significant other…
For more pics of the bouquet visit Timeout.
Steve Wynn has filed a lawsuit for defamation against Jorgen Nielsen, who previously worked at the Wynn hotel in Las Vegas.
Nielsen is one of two people who went on the record with the Wall Street Journal accusing Steve Wynn in connection with sexual harassment while head of the Wynn Resorts empire.
“Defendant Nielsen acted with the unlawful purpose of smearing Mr. Wynn and creating workplace issues for Mr. Wynn at a time when he was embroiled in highly contentious and public litigation with his ex-wife, Elaine Wynn,” according the lawsuit that was filed April 26 in Clark County District Court.
The lawsuit states Nielsen is the personal hair stylist for Elaine Wynn. Nielsen’s LinkedIn page says he was an artistic director at Wynn Las Vegas from 2004-12.
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Get your cameras ready. Netflix is bringing fans an insta-worthy exhibit that is guaranteed to blow up your Instafeed.
“Because You Watched” is a limited two-day experience taking place at Raleigh Studios Hollywood that invites fans to immerse themselves in visual installations based on some of their favorite Netflix original series, including Stranger Things, The Crown, Dear White People, GLOW, Ozark, and more.
If you’ve ever wanted to take a pit stop in the Stranger Things arcade to try to beat Mad Max’s high score or try your luck in the GLOW boxing ring, this exhibit is for you. Fans will also want to check out the exclusive Netflix merchandise available at the event to ensure that they are able to represent their binging obsessions for years to come.
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The “Because You Watched” installation will run from Friday, June 15 through Sunday, June 17. Be sure to secure your free tickets while supplies last.
Shares of ICICI Prudential Life Insurance (ICICI Pru Life) surged by 7.1 per cent on Tuesday after the company posted strong results for FY18. What cheered the Street was the 640-basis point (bp) expansion in value of new business (VNB) margin to 16.5 per cent for the recently concluded fiscal year.
VNB is a key profitability indicator of an insurer, and is the present value of profit from new business over a given period of time, divided by the annualised premium. According to the management, product mix changes mainly led to this sturdy improvement in margin during the year. ...
The driver involved in a single-car crash on Montrose Road Monday is in critical condition in an out-of-town hospital.
At just after midnight on April 23, a 31-year-old Fort Erie man was driving at 2014 Ford Fusion southbound on Montrose Road in Niagara Falls. According to police, the driver lost control of the vehicle, entered the ditch and went through two fences before the vehicle came to rest on its roof in the yard of a nearby home. Another motorist came upon the collision and called 911.
Police, Niagara EMS and members of the Niagara Falls Fire Department responded to the scene on Montrose, near Koabel Road.
The driver is in critical condition in an out-of-town hospital.
Kerry’s fixtures have been confirmed for the Co-Op Superstores Munster Hurling League.
The Kingdom will be away to Clare in Ennis on Saturday December 30th.
They go to Limerick’s Gaelic Park on Sunday January 7th.
Kerry will be home to Cork, in Tralee, on Sunday January 14th.
The top two after the round robin series meet in the Final on Sunday the 21st of January.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Daily Pick 4' game
MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the Wisconsin Lottery's "Daily Pick 4" game were:
0-1-1-9
(zero, one, one, nine)
¶ Maximum prize: $500
MURRELLS INLET, SC (WBTW) – A Murrells Inlet man said he asked for the day off work and traveled to Columbia with his wife after winning $250,000 on a scratch-off lottery ticket.
“I cried a lot,” he admitted after winning a quarter of a million dollars.
The Murrells Inlet man said he was already at work when it happened. On his drive in, he stopped at the Markette Store #21 and bought a cup of coffee and a Ca$h Blast! scratch-off. A few minutes into his work day, he called his boss and asked for the rest of the day off.
“He was in tears when he got home,” said his wife. “He told me: ‘We are going to Columbia right now.’”
The couple says they are paying off their house.
“And we are going to take a trip, one that we’ve wanted to take for a long time,” said the winner.
Two top prizes of $250,000 remain in the $10 Ca$h Blast! game, at odds of 1 in 660,000, according to lottery officials.
For selling the claimed ticket, Markette Store #21 in Murrells Inlet received a commission of $2,500.
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Rescue teams attempted to reach deeper into the chambers of Tham Luang cave in the hope of locating the children, aged 11 to 16, and the coach more than a week after they ventured in and were blocked by heavy rains.
WATCH! Robbie Williams Sings Like You've Never Heard Him Before
Is there any genre this man can't do?
Whilst chatting to Jamie and Emma about his latest book release, Reveal, which promises to be a 'staggeringly honest, warts and all' read, Jamie and Emma challenged Robbie to a unique game this time round.
Pick-A-Genre-Out-Of-A-Hat-And-Sing-An-Excerpt-From-Your-Book-In-That-Genre Game. Classic.
And it's safe to say, Robbie did not disappoint.
Can we all just take a minute to appreciate Emma's rock screams?
NBA draft's complete: First-round pick-by-pick analysis Here’s a pick-by-pick analysis of all the first-round selections in Thursday’s NBA draft: 1. 76ers Markelle Fultz, G, Washington The Process finally has arrived in Philadelphia, and it comes in...
French stud on Knicks radar showing why scouts have concerns French league point guard Frank Ntilikina, whom the Knicks have on their radar with the eighth pick in June’s NBA draft, could be down to his final game before he...
It’s a showdown when the Hecks — along with the Donahues and Bill Norwood — wage a war against the Glossners after they steal Sue’s car on “The Middle,” 7 p.m. on ABC. Brooke Shields reprises her role as Rita Glossner for the episode.
SAN DIEGO (KUSI) — A driver was injured when her SUV veered off a roadway in the Paradise Hills neighborhood and crashed into a house early Monday.
No one inside the home on Daisy Avenue near Honeysuckle Lane was injured in the crash into its porch area shortly after 5 a.m., according to San Diego police and the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department.
The woman behind the wheel of the SUV suffered minor injuries and was taken to a hospital to be treated, police said. She was not suspected of driving under the influence.
One third of Czech parents are ready to financially support their children until they start making money on their own, a survey carried out by CSOB bank and published in the daily Hospodářské noviny on Monday suggests. According to the survey, every seventh child in the Czech Republic gets an apartment or a house from their parents when they fly the nest. The level of support differs regionally and according to the family’s financial situation with children in Prague getting more support than elsewhere in the country.
Legends Outlets in KCK will be closed on Thanksgiving Day.
Individual retailers in the store may continue operations, but the center will be closed and will reopen at 6 a.m. on Black Friday.
Individual store hours that day will vary, according to the Legends.
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Alfie Evans: Liverpool fans at Anfield tonight are being asked to 'chant for Alfie'
Campaigners protesting a court decision to remove the child from life support called on those at tonight’s semi-final game to “chant for Alfie” in the 23rd minute.
The 23-month-old was removed from his ventilator last night after a last-ditch appeal by his parents to move him to Rome for special treatment was rejected by the High Court.
But he defied all expectations and continued breathing unaided.
Using the hashtag #chantforalfie, Twitter users spread the message and attempted to gather support for the 23rd-minute chant at Anfield.
Sen. Dean Heller, R-Nevada (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Rep. Mark Amodei, R-Nevada (Cathleen Allison/AP)
RENO — Nevada’s Republican U.S. senator and congressman on Monday faced a big and sometimes combative town hall crowd critical of recent federal action on health care, abortion rights and environmental protection.
Sen. Dean Heller and Rep. Mark Amodei were met with chants of “yes or no” from more than 600 people at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center.
Some in the crowd accuse Heller and Amodei of being evasive and not answering constituents’ questions.
Heller said he’s a conservative and won’t apologize for his belief in low taxes and small government.
He also said both he and Amodei opposed the push by Republicans and the Trump administration to repeal the Affordable Care Act before the GOP legislation was pulled without a vote in the House.
Heller also reiterated his belief that federal funds should not be spent on abortions.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
Tennessee Valley (WDEF) – Summer Weather Continues In The Scenic City With A Few More Afternoon Storms.
A dry start, some fog, & quite muggy with lows near 70.
A few more scattered afternoon showers and storms will be moving in from the Northwest on Thursday, with more heat and humidity & highs near 90. Any showers will diminish Thursday night with some late fog and lows 68-70.
Hot again on Friday with partly cloudy skies and only isolated late day storms, Highs once again around 90.
Afternoon highs will be in the upper 80’s to around 90 for the upcoming weekend and the beginning of next week with morning lows around 70°. Scattered showers and storms will be more likely late Sunday into Monday. A weak front may push through Monday night with some drier weather for Tuesday with highs in the upper 80’s.
If you’re spending any time outdoors, including Riverbend, stay hydrated !
Sunrise & Sunset: 6:26am & 8:56pm.
The St. Louis Cardinals honored their 1987 National League pennant winning team on their 30th anniversary this weekend, and 20 players from that roster were able to be at Busch Stadium, including manager Whitey Herzog.
Baseball Hall of Fame shortstop Ozzie Smith threw out the first pitch to Cardinal Hall of Famer Willie Mcgee, at Saturday nights game against the Atlanta Braves.
The Cardinals went on to lose the World Series that year to the Minnesota Twins four games to three, in which the home team won every game.
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One of the most exciting things to do in this great state is viewing all of the breathtaking mountains and wildlife that are all around us.
For many, including myself, photography is a way for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy all this state has. No matter what time of the year it is, there is always a great opportunity for that perfect photograph. A majority of the time you don’t even have to leave town.
Wildlife photography provides a great way outdoor enthusiasts to be outdoors learning the movements of wildlife herds and just being disconnected from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. So the next time you are looking for something to do, grab the camera, load up the truck, and head into the vast wilderness that is our state. Just remember to stay safe and dress for the weather. Always plan ahead.
“I’m Tyler Mann, and I’ll see you on the trail.”
May 2 First Solar Inc, the largest U.S. solar equipment manufacturer, reported 1.8 percent rise in quarterly revenue as the sale of the Moapa project partially offset lower third-party module sales.
The company's net profit slumped to $9.1 million, or 9 cents per share, in the first quarter ended March 31 from $195.6 million, or $1.90 per share, a year earlier.
The latest quarter was hurt by pre-tax restructuring and asset impairment charges of $20 million.
The company said net sales rose to $891.8 million from $876.1 million.
First Solar is bringing forward production of its Series 6 modules by a year to 2018 and abandoning plans for the Series 5 product. The company had initially expected the Series 5 and 6 products to be on the market at the same time. (Reporting by Arathy S Nair in Bengaluru; Editing by Sriraj Kalluvila)
Harnett County will host a community meeting Thursday, March 29, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Shawtown Community Building at 28 Bethea Road, Lillington. County officials will provide an update regarding possible plans for the former Shawtown School site, which is located adjacent to the community building, and will give citizens an opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback. Contact the Harnett County manager’s office at 910-893-7555 with any questions.
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Morgan Stanley Wants FCA Claims Cut From Calif.'s Suit
Law360, San Francisco (February 2, 2018, 9:01 PM EST) -- Morgan Stanley urged a San Francisco judge Friday to nix False Claims Act allegations from the California attorney general’s suit alleging the bank carelessly lost public retirement funds during the 2008 financial crisis, saying the state waited too long to sue.
Superior Court Judge Curtis Karnow started off the hearing by noting that the contract between the state and the bank included a waiver of the 10-year statute of repose under the California False Claims Act. He said that meant the central question of Morgan Stanley’s...
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NEW YORK — Dan Halem and Tony Petitti have been promoted to deputy commissioner by baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred.
Halem becomes deputy commissioner for baseball administration and remains chief legal officer, Manfred said Monday. He will oversee labour relations, investigations, baseball operations, human resources and diversity efforts. He joined MLB in 2007 as senior vice-president and general counsel for labour, was promoted to executive vice-president of labour relations in December 2013 and to chief legal officer in December 2014.
Petitti becomes deputy commissioner of business and media and is in charge of marketing, broadcasting and media rights, the MLB Network, digital content, youth programming and special events. Petitti was president of the MLB Network from its inception in 2008 until December 2014, when he became MLB's chief operating officer.
The changes follow last month's announcement that Bob Bowman, the president of business and media, is leaving the commissioner's office.
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In line with the large-scale exercise plan, Azerbaijani army has carried out exercises on the terrain layout, Azerbaijan’s Defense Ministry said in a message July 4.
The troops carried out exercises in difficult terrain conditions.
The staff specified the tasks, evaluated the situation, made decisions and gave relevant instructions to the troops.
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ISTANBUL (AP) — The head of the Turkish soccer federation says the country will bid to host the 2024 European Championship.
Federation president Yildirim Demiroren says Turkey will formally submit its bid on March 2, its fourth effort to host the European Championship.
Turkey had bid to host the final games of Euro 2020 but later withdrew its application saying it would concentrate efforts on 2024.
Demiroren says "Turkey is the only country in Europe and in the world to have invested in 32 stadiums in the past few years ... We believe that this time, as the (federation) and the people, we deserve to win this."
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RIO DE JANEIRO, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Samarco Mineração SA , a joint venture between Brazilian miner Vale and Anglo-Australian BHP Billiton, on Monday received two waste system permits in a small step toward resuming operations halted after a November 2015 tailings mine dam collapsed, killing 19 people.
The permits issued by Minas Gerais state, where the mine is located, allow for the construction of a waste system in a depleted mine to receive tailings. Environmental authorities expect to analyze the operations permit and a corrective operations permit in the middle of 2018, after the waste disposal system has been built. (Reporting by Marta Nogueira, writing by Alexandra Alper, editing by G Crosse)
Explore High Park's amazing and mysterious bat populations. Using hand-held bat detectors, we will listen for bats' ultrasonic calls, explore their habitat, behaviour and favourite foods as they swoop and loop during their evening, mid-air forage. 8:30-10 pm. Free. Suggested donation of $2-$5 per person.
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Disney hand-piked a local man to show off a dress he created for a Disney princess.
On the markets at 9:50 a.m. (ET):
In Toronto, the S&P/TSX composite index was up 16.52 points to 16,279.68.
Wall street is closed for Independence Day.
The Canadian dollar was trading at 76.06 cents US, up from Tuesday’s average value of 76.02 cents US.
Anson Record Robbie and Keelie Hill coordinated the donation and delivery of supplies to victims of Hurricane Matthew beginning immediately after the hurricane. Robbie said he still has money he will spend on more supplies.
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Enstar set to secure £850mn Novae legacy deal
Adam McNestrie and Catrin Shi 11 December 2017
Enstar is the frontrunner to reinsure-to-close (RITC) Novae's £850mn ($1.1bn) legacy book after it entered exclusive talks with Axis Capital, The Insurance Insider can reveal.
This publication previously reported that Enstar was up against an R&Q-Axa consortium for the book, which holds all business Novae wrote before 1 January 2016.
Sources suggested a deal could be announced later this week.
Any RITC transaction would be executed via Enstar's Shelbourne Syndicate 2008.
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The HuffPost newsroom is bracing for a round of layoffs this week, according to four people familiar with the matter.
The cuts are said to be coming as early as Wednesday.
It’s unclear how many newsroom jobs might be affected.
French President Emmanuel Macron is pushing for a permanent exemption from tariffs for the European Union. Today will be the second day of Macron’s three-day state visit, and the biggest event will be the first state dinner since President Donald Trump took office 15 months ago. But it won’t be all glitz and glam. Macron is here to make a deal that will keep Trump from starting a potential trade war with Europe.
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Holly Willoughby shared a rare photo of her three children playing in the snow, donning some jazzy, brightly-coloured snow outfits.
The mum-of-three, 36, nicknamed her kids - Harry, eight, Belle, six, and Chester, three, - “Rainbow Bright and her snow patrol”.
“Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow... ⛄️ ,” Willoughby captioned the shot on 10 December.
OSLO, July 4 (Reuters) - The export price of fresh farmed Norwegian salmon fell to 58.25 Norwegian crowns ($7.17) per kilo last week from 61.70 crowns the previous week, Statistics Norway said on Wednesday.
Volumes exported rose to 16,929 tonnes from 16,297 tonnes over the same period, it added.
Norway is the world’s largest producer of farmed salmon. The sector is the Nordic country’s second-largest export industry after oil and gas production.
Leading Norwegian producers include Marine Harvest, Salmar, Leroy Seafood, Grieg Seafood , Austevoll Seafood and Norway Royal Salmon . ($1 = 8.1239 Norwegian crowns) (Reporting by Oslo newsroom)
Savannah’s MLK Observance Day Committee continues to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with its annual Express Success Talent Showcase.
The FREE education, career, and health fair will take place next Saturday, February 25, from noon to 4 pm at the Coastal Georgia Center on Fahm Street.
There’s also a talent show component featuring young local artists and a panel discussion with the theme- “Being Your Best Self.”
If you’d like to participate as an exhibitor or if you’re a student who’d like to show off your talent, sign up today at mlkingsavannah.com or call: (912) 234-5502.
Telecommunication and Digital Infrastructure Minister Harin Fernando said yesterday that even 20 per cent of the laptops provided to the MPs were not used by them.
He said order papers and other relevant documents were saved in these laptops to facilitate MPs in the House and added that most of them still use the traditional print papers.
The Minister said MPs had even been provided with facilities to operate the computer by scanning their fingerprints after they complained of forgetting the password and proposed that print
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Drake is the latest victim to get robbed! The rapper’s team entered his home when they found a 24-year-old woman hanging out! She was caught wearing his hoodie and chugging down a Pepsi, Sprite and Fiji Water. Maybe she just needed to stay hydrated? LOL
The Challenges Of Regulating Autonomous Weapons Autonomous weapons, capable of operating independent of human control, are being developed by several countries around the world. NPR's Kelly McEvers talks with Paul Scharre of the Center for a New American Security about this new military technology and the challenges of regulating it.
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Oracle Corp. shares sank 6.5% in late trading Monday after the company disappointed Wall Street with its guidance for cloud-computing revenue in the current quarter—the third-consecutive period it has done so.
The business-software maker Monday said cloud-computing revenue would climb 19% to 23% in the fiscal fourth quarter. Analysts had expected 23% growth.
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VINCENNES, Ind. (WTHI) – Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting in Vincennes.
Indiana State Police say the incident happened just before 9:00 p.m. Tuesday.
Police responded to the Chuckle’s Gas Station on Old Decker Road, on the south side of Vincennes.
Indiana State Police say officers were attempting to serve a felony warrant to the 35-year-old male at the time of the shooting.
Sgt. Todd Ringle says the suspect exited his vehicle and then shot at troopers. They returned fire striking the suspect.
Authorities at the scene told News 10 the suspect was taken to a local hospital.
Knox: Officer involved shooting in the Chuckles parking lot on Old Decker Rd. Troopers are okay. Suspect was taken to Good Samaritan Hosp. pic.twitter.com/g29MMPq2OG — Sgt. Todd Ringle (@ISPEvansville) February 15, 2017
Sgt. Ringle says troopers involved with the warrant service are “okay.”
This is a developing story, we will continue to monitor developments.
SPRINGFIELD, MA (WHDH) - Authorities on Monday released the identities of the victims from a fire that ripped through an apartment building in Springfield on Sunday.
The fire on Belmont Avenue claimed the lives of Aden Abdakadr, Ahmed Ahmed, 2, and Fatumo Ahmed, 1. Abdakadr’s age was not immediately known.
Investigators believe Abdakadr to be the father of the children who perished in the fire.
The investigation is on going at this time.
Hampden District Attorney Anthony Gulluni offered sympathies to the victims’ families.
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PARIS, May 30 (Reuters) - French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said on Wednesday that Europe will defend its own interests if the United States imposed tariffs on European aluminium and steel producers after an exemption expires on Friday.
“We French and Europeans don’t want a trade war. But if we’re attacked, we will have to defend our interests,” Le Maire told a panel at an OECD meeting in Paris. (Reporting by Michel Rose and Phil Blenkinsop; Editing by Sudip Kar-Gupta)
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) - Rugby's world governing body has intervened after Zimbabwe's national team was forced to sleep on the street in Tunisia after problems with accommodation and visas.
World Rugby tweeted that "we are aware of an issue regarding the Zimbabwe team ahead of their Rugby Africa Gold Cup match on Saturday. We have received firm assurances from Rugby Africa that the issue has been quickly and effectively resolved."
Zimbabwe's rugby team, nicknamed the Sables, is in Tunisia for a test match in Beja that forms part of the 2019 World Cup qualifying campaign.
The Sables had landed in the North African country on Monday night directly from Kenya, where it narrowly lost 45-36.
The team was initially delayed for hours at the airport in Tunis because it did not have the required 600 euros to pay for visas, then later declined to check into a hotel the squad deemed substandard. Players then slept outside the same hotel.
LONDON, June 15 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Theresa May arrived on Thursday at the tower block in west London that was destroyed by fire, a Reuters photographer said.
A photograph taken by Peter Nicholls showed May walking with a group of firefighters, with a fire truck nearby.
Authorities have confirmed that 12 people were killed in the blaze at Grenfell Tower in North Kensington and the toll is expected to rise further. (Reporting by Peter Nicholls, writing by Estelle Shirbon, editing by Elizabeth Piper)
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has issued an Endangered/Missing Child Alert for six-month-old Zayden Joyner of Corinth. He is described as a white male wearing only a diaper.
He is accompanied by Pricilla Parmley-Joyner. She is described as a white female. They were last seen shortly after 8:00 p.m. Friday (October 6) at the Oakdale Trailer Park located in the 1000 block of Fulton Drive in Corinth.
They were traveling in an older model white Dodge Dakota pick-up truck. If anyone has information regarding the whereabouts of Zayden Joyner of Pricilla Parmley-Joyner contact the Corinth Police Department at 662-286-3377.
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SAN DIEGO >> San Diego police have shot and killed a 15-year-old boy they say pulled a gun on them in a high school parking lot.
It happened just before 3:30 a.m. Saturday at Torrey Pines High School.
Lt. Mike Holden tells KNSD-TV that the boy had called police and asked them to check on a “male juvenile” in front of the school.
Holden says investigators believe the teen was talking about himself.
Holden says when two officers showed up and got out of their patrol car, the 15-year-old pulled a gun from his waistband and pointed it at one officer.
Both officers opened fire. The boy was shot several times and died at a hospital.
His name hasn’t been released but police say he lived in the neighborhood.
Election in Indonesian capital heads for run-off after tense campaign
JAKARTA The race to become governor of Indonesia's capital was heading for a second round between the incumbent Christian and a Muslim former education minister after neither appeared to win a majority in a Wednesday election.
Odell Beckham Jr. is up to his old tricks ahead of a new NFL season.
The New York Giants wide receiver made an incredible one-handed catch Monday in practice. Cameras were recording the moment Beckham caught Eli Manning’s pass with ease.
So this just happened at #GiantsCamp 👀🔥 pic.twitter.com/w3kFtK7gbK — New York Giants (@Giants) August 14, 2017
Beckham, 24, has gained fame for his spectacular one-handed catches, having made them in regular-season games in 2014, 2014, 2015 and 2016.
Voters selected Beckham, 24, for the Pro Bowl in each of his first three NFL seasons, and catches like this suggest he’s heading for another great campaign.
Whether the Giants decide to sign him to the lucrative contract extension he wants remains to be seen. If they don’t, every team on the planet would be interested in having a player of his ability on their roster.
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Note: President Donald Trump spent a second straight weekend in Palm Beach at his Mar-a-Lago mansion. Here is a look at the home now that he is spending more time there.
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YOUNGSTOWN — State Rep. Kathleen Clyde, who is running next year for the Democratic nomination for secretary of state, is the first statewide candidate endorsed by U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan for the 2018 election cycle.
Clyde of Kent, D-75th, is the only announced Democrat seeking the party’s nomination for secretary of state.
“During her time as a state representative I’ve seen firsthand the type of leadership Kathleen Clyde brings to our state,” said Ryan of Howland, D-13th. “Whether it’s fighting for good paying jobs in Northeast Ohio, working to make college more affordable, or standing up for voting rights, Kathleen Clyde has a track record of always putting Ohioans first. That is why I’m proud to support Kathleen’s campaign for secretary of state."
Clyde said, “Congressman Tim Ryan has been a tireless voice for working families in Ohio and across the country, and I’m honored to have his support for my campaign for secretary of state.”
April 20 Unilever Plc:
* Unilever to acquire Sir Kensington's
* Signed an agreement to acquire Sir Kensington's, a New York-based condiment maker
* Co-founders Mark Ramadan and Scott Norton will continue in their roles at Sir Kensington's
* Terms of deal were not disclosed
* Deal is expected to close in next few weeks Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom: +91 806 749 1136)
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The Knesset on Monday night approved the first reading of a bill relating to party primaries, proposed by MK David Amsalem (Likud).
The bill proposes an arrangement that would allow candidates in primaries to receive state funding to finance their expenses, while candidates who are elected officials in the government or the Knesset will receive funding from the state treasury for their expenditure on the permitted spending ceiling on the one hand, but will no longer be allowed to raise funds or receive any loans to finance expenses.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 3 Day' game
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday afternoon's drawing of the New Mexico Lottery's "Pick 3 Day" game were:
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* Says it signs strategic agreement with Aisino Co's beijing branch on internet related projects
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A 53-year-old man is facing drug-related charges after crack cocaine was seized in western P.E.I.
The incident happened Tuesday outside a home in Alberton.
Because the investigation is ongoing, RCMP say they cannot release any more details, including the man's name or the quantity that was seized.
The man will appear in court at a later date.
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St Bede’s College struck triple success at the Canterbury surf scholastic championships at New Brighton.
St Bede’s student Riley Gibson claimed the under-18 boys title in small onshore conditions, with waves reaching a maximum of 50cm in spite of organisers delaying the start of the event in hope of bigger waves.
The event was a trail for the national scholastic championships at Gisborne in October.
A training squad will be announced after Queen’s Birthday weekend.
Gibson’s fellow schoolmate, Neko Tohiariki, won the under-16 boys event with two great waves in the opening minutes, while Caspar McCormick’s fancy foot work won him the long boarding with some nice cross steps and nose-rides.
Rangiora’s Tegen Bishop won the girls mixed-age final with some powerful turns.
Papanui High School’s Jai Oakley shot out to an early lead in under-14 boys with two great waves in the first few minutes to win comfortably.
April 24 (Reuters) - Tianjin Songjiang Co Ltd:
* SAYS IT APPLIES TO WITHDRAW DELISTING RISK WARNING AFTER RETURNING TO PROFIT IN 2017 Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2HXNv3E Further company coverage: (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
“These people are not from here,” Rep. Thomas Garrettaffirmed in the wake of an American Nazi and Klan rally that descended into smoke and violence in his Virginia congressional district on Saturday. “It blows my mind that this many racist bigots actually exist in this country.” White supremacists, he continued, do not reflect “who we are as Americans.”
Mulder and Scully discover a 12-year-old clairvoyant boy whose psychic powers may hold the key to unlocking the mysteries of the X-Files.
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The Women’s Golf Club of Valencia and the Sr. Men’s Golf Club of Vista Valencia held a joint golf tournament April 24 in honor of Russ Calder. There was a shotgun start with alternating foursomes of guys and gals. Before tee-off, each golfer was given a ribbon to wear in remembrance of Russ.
Following play and lunch in the clubhouse, there was a special tree planting between holes 11 and 12. Hole 12 is where Russ scored his only hole-in-one! The ladies club supplied ribbons for everyone to tie onto the newly planted tree. A rock with a plaque was placed at the base of the tree commemorating Russ and his many contributions to the Senior Men’s Club.
All in attendance agreed it was a beautiful day for golf and a wonderful tribute to plant a tree in memory of Russ, who was a long-term member of the Senior Men’s Club at Vista Valencia.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS – Ralphie May, a prominent comedian who rose to fame after coming in second on Last Comic Standing, is dead at 45.
“Earlier this morning at a private residence in Las Vegas his body was discovered, cause of death is cardiac arrest,” said his rep in a statement.
May had recently battled pneumonia, and suffered from health issues for many years.
May is survived by his estranged wife Lahna Turner, and their two children, April and August.
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BANG UP DAY YESTERDAY, SHOW BUSINESS: These boots are made for…firing squads? Nancy Sinatra calls for execution of ‘murderous’ NRA members.
Since the NRA contains about 5,000,000 members, “Sinatra is calling for mass murder worse than Rwanda, Armenia, Bosnia, Cambodia, etc. But not quite the Holocaust, so there is that,” Alex Griswald tweets.
So she’s got that going for her at least, which is nice.
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Chargers third-string running back Andre Williams broke a wrist on the final play of Sunday’s victory over Washington and will miss the rest of the season, coach Anthony Lynn said Monday.
Williams will undergo surgery.
While Williams played only five offensive snaps this season, he was a core special teams player with 95 special-teams snaps.
That means Branden Oliver, who hasn’t played since Oct. 29, likely takes over Williams’ snaps on special teams. Oliver has played 68 offensive snaps and 15 special teams snaps this season.
It's @Spotify's big day! The company is going public and @NYSE intended to pay homage to the company's Swedish roots, but flew our flag instead It only took 15 minutes to fix this mistake, but no worries our Nordic friends are humble and we are neutral, so no tiff will ensue pic.twitter.com/9k8wAtYVBQ
DUBAI, April 10 Rating agency Fitch has obtained a licence to operate in Saudi Arabia, the country's capital markets regulator said on Monday, as the kingdom tries to bolster its debt market.
The Capital Market Authority (CMA) said in a statement it has licenced Fitch Australia Pty Ltd to conduct credit rating activities in the country.
In late 2016, CMA approved a license for Standard & Poor's, which became the first foreign credit agency to obtain such permission.
(Reporting by Hadeel Al Sayegh, editing by Tom Arnold)
Biafra: MASSOB denies plot to attack Nnamdi Kanu’s house
The Movement for the Actualization of Sovereign State of Biafra, MASSOB, has dismissed claims that it was planning to attack the residence of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, leader, Nnamdi Kanu in Umuahia, Abia State. MASSOB Zonal Leader, Abia Central, Felix Ezekwem, while addressing journalists in Aba, described the report of the alleged attack […]
Biafra: MASSOB denies plot to attack Nnamdi Kanu’s house
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The 10th Anniversary edition of the Hart House Craft Beer Festival presents a curated selection of Canadian craft breweries, an all-you-can-eat BBQ and music under the stars. 7-11 pm. $45, stu $40.
Luongo will be the road netminder Monday against the Canadiens.
Montreal has been reeling down the stretch, as it has averaged a league-low 2.30 goals per game since the All-Star break. Luongo, meanwhile, has a 2.64 GAA and a .923 save percentage in 12 games since returning from his lengthy injury absence.
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Officials say the remains of two dogs awaiting cremation were stolen along with a freezer from a veterinarian's office in Florida.
According to a Bradenton Herald report , video surveillance showed a man driving away from the Bradenton Veterinary Hospital last week with its outdoor freezer in the back of his pickup truck.
Office manager Kathy Richardson said she hoped the remains of two dogs awaiting cremation in that freezer would be returned. Staff searched garbage cans and dumpsters in the area, but they did not find the carcasses.
Richardson said the dogs' owners were distraught to learn that the remains of their pets had been stolen.
Police are investigating the theft.
Richardson said the office had kept the freezer outside for the last three years.
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CHICAGO, April 28 BlackRock Inc Chief Executive Officer Larry Fink on Friday said he is a "big believer" in Wells Fargo & Co Chief Executive Tim Sloan, saying the scandal-hit bank bank is now on a good path.
The world's largest asset manager is a major shareholder in the bank, whose board faced a contentious annual meeting on Tuesday.
Fink was speaking at the Morningstar Investment Conference in Chicago.
(Reporting by Trevor Hunnicutt; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - Police are responding to a pedestrian struck in the California neighborhood.
The call came in around 8:50 p.m. of a pedestrian struck at 15th Street and Broadway.
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"I love New York. I've never wanted to live anywhere else, but something has to change," she said. "We want our government to work again on healthcare, ending mass incarceration, fixing our broken subway. We are sick of politicians who care more about headlines and power than they do about us."
New Delhi: Tata Motors today said it will increase prices of its passenger vehicles by up to Rs 25,000 from January to offset the impact of rising input costs. “The changing market conditions, rising input costs and various external economic factors have compelled us to consider the price increase,” Mayank Pareek, President, Passenger Vehicle Business, Tata Motors said in a statement.
The introductory prices of the recently launched compact SUV Nexon will be ending by December 31 and this entire range will also witness a price hike from January 2018 by up to Rs 25,000, the company said. Various automakers like Toyota Kirloskar Motor, Honda Cars India, Skoda and Isuzu have already announced their decision to hike prices from January next year.
Highland senior bowler Emma Schuster came within one pin of rolling three straight 600 series to help the Lady Bulldogs go 3-0 in conference matches before she went on to place 13th overall with a six-game series of 1,171 (191.833 average) to help HHS win the gold division of the Southern Illinois Team Challenge, hosted by Belleville East on Saturday. Curt Libbra clibbra@bnd.com
York has been named the best place to live in Britain thanks to its mix of old and new, with “cool cafes, destination restaurants and innovative companies” alongside picturesque period buildings.
The walled city in North Yorkshire topped the The Sunday Times’ ‘Best Places to Live 2018’ list, which ranks British towns and cities in their individual regions based on a number of criteria, from jobs, schools and broadband speed to culture, community spirit and local shops.
The panel picked Bermondsey as the best place to live in London, Mumbles (Swansea) the best place to live in Wales, Melrose (Scottish Borders) the best place to live in Scotland and Ballyhackamore (Belfast) the best place to live in Northern Ireland.
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A Long Road To Recovery For Puerto Rican Farmers
A new Harvard study says Hurricane Maria caused at least 4,645 deaths in Puerto Rico – more than 70 times the official toll. HuffPost visited the island to see how its farmers were recovering (via HuffPost Reports).
It’s about damn time!
The Recording Academy delivered some great news for the music industry today. For starters, the Grammys will finally do away with those old, outdated paper ballots, and replace them with online voting instead. Even better, there will be new review committees for rap, contemporary instrumental, and New Age categories moving forward.
The RAA explains the point of the committees, saying it’ll serve “as an additional round of checks and balances to eliminate the potential for a popularity bias that puts emerging artists, independent music, and late-year releases at a disadvantage.” More rule changes here.
This is a great move because there have always been blatant biases in how the Grammys pick who wins its awards, especially in the rap and hip-hop.
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — The Nebraska Cornhuskers’ athletics department plans to fund a new scholarship program for nonathletes.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Chancellor Ronnie Green and Athletics Director Shawn Eichorst announced the Husker Scholars program at the university system Board of Regents meeting Friday. Green says Nebraska Athletics will contribute $5 million annually to help keep an education from the university “affordable and accessible.”
He says the first scholarships will be awarded in time for the 2018-19 school year.
Eichorst says the scholarships are made possible through the loyal Husker fan base, which helped the department generate $112 million in revenue in 2015-16, compared with overall expenses of $104 million.
This Super Bowl Sunday, people across the United States will crowd around the TV, watch the game, and eat snacks.
But Super Bowl spreads vary depending on location.
To get a better picture of Americans' favorite Super Bowl recipes in each state this year, Business Insider consulted Google. Looking at search data from the past week, Google's researchers found the most uniquely highly-searched recipe that people in every state (plus Washington DC) Googled with the term "Super Bowl."
The researchers didn't seek the most popular dish for every state (that would have been chicken wings and chili in nearly all 50). Instead, they focused on the most distinct, and then found the recipes with the highest search volume for each state.
Check them out in the map below:
Goodwin (groin) is on Washington's roster for the NLDS against the Cubs, Chelsea Janes of The Washington Post reports.
Goodwin will be on the active roster, although there hasn't been any official word on whether he's ready to take the field as of yet. The outfielder has been out since mid-August with a groin injury, but will likely only serve as depth for the club during the playoffs, once he regains full health.
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WYTV) – A man from Youngstown will spend the next three years in prison for causing a fatal crash almost two years ago.
Eric Wallace was in court Monday afternoon for sentencing.
He pleaded guilty in connection with the traffic death of Jerome Atkins in early 2016.
At the time, investigators said Wallace was driving at more than 80 miles per hour. Investigators said he was also under the influence of alcohol and cocaine when his car collided with Atkins’ vehicle.
In addition to the prison time, Mahoning County Judge John Durkin permanently revoked Wallace’s driving privileges.
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Police are investigating a deadly shooting in southwest Houston Sunday morning.The Houston Police Department responded to reports of a robbery in the 7000 block of Creekbend Drive near Fondren around 2:00 a.m.According to reports, a male was found dead inside of an apartment building with a gunshot wound to the head.Investigators are searching for the person responsible for the shooting.
2018 might be the year of going to every concert - because there are so many amazing artists going on tour! Get ready, because we’re about to give you 6 artists whose tours we are SO excited for in 2018.
Oxford Asset Management increased its stake in shares of ARC Document Solutions, Inc. by 15.4% during the first quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission . The fund owned 217,050 shares of the business services provider's stock after buying an additional 28,968 shares during the period.
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Josh Sargent converted a penalty kick in the first half, Chris Durkin and Andrew Carleton added goals in the second and the United States opened the Under-17 World Cup with a 3-0 win over host India on Friday in New Delhi.
Sargent, a forward from O'Fallon, Missouri, who signed with Germany's Werder Bremen last month, was tripped in the penalty area and beat Dheeraj Moirangthem to the goalkeeper's right with the penalty kick in the 30th minute.
Durkin, who debuted for D.C. United in the 2016 U.S. Open Cup, doubled the lead in the 51st with a left-footed volley from just past the penalty spot that deflected in off a defender after India failed to clear Blaine Ferri's corner kick.
Carleton, who made his Major League Soccer debut for Atlanta United in May, rounded Moirangthem to score in the 84th.
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Where the defendant appeals from a conviction in Superior Court for constructive possession of a firearm after a conviction for a crime of violence, the judgment must be upheld, as the trial judge did not err in (1) failing to suppress the defendant’s statement to police with respect to the gun, (2) failing to submit ...
Angi Huntington’s fourth-graders and other classes made special valentines for residents at Sanctuary at the Shore.
“I’m sure they’re going to like them,” said fourth-grader Emilee Brown.
When the Grand Haven nursing home’s residents open their valentines, fourth-grader Peter Ver Duin said he hopes they know they are cared for.
Ver Duin, 10, said they enlisted the help of other classrooms to ensure that they had plenty of valentines for the residents.
“It was a blast,” the boy said about making valentines.
LUDINGTON, Mich. (AP) — A sheriff’s office in western Michigan has changed part of its policy after an inmate was allowed to leave jail in below freezing temperatures without wearing a shirt or shoes.
The Ludington Daily News reports that Nick Wroble left Mason County’s jail Tuesday bare-chested and in socks. Temperatures during the day ranged from 18 degrees to 24 degrees.
The old policy required jail clothing to remain inside the facility. Relatives also could not bring clothing before an inmate’s release.
Sheriff Kim Cole said Wroble was given his shirt and other belongings and spent more than a minute playing outside with his dog before getting into a waiting car. Cole said Wroble didn’t want dog hair on the shirt.
He added that Wroble, who was jailed for breaking and entering with intent, “did not have shoes and he should have had shoes.”
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Beijing [China], Oct 7 (ANI): Indian tennis ace Sania Mirza and her Chinese partner Peng Shuai will look to seal a spot in the finals of the China Open when they head into the semi-finals of the women's doubles event later today.
The third-seeded pair rebounded strongly from a set down to beat fifth-seeded Czech duo of Barbara Strycova and Katerina Siniakova 4-6, 6-2, 10-7 in a thrilling last-eight clash yesterday.
Sania and Peng will now lock horns with Swiss star Martina Hingis and Chan Yung-jan of Chinese Taipei to seal the berth in the summit showdown.
Earlier, Sania and Peng had defeated the Belgian-Dutch team of Elise Mertens and Demi Schuurs 7-5, 6-2 to enter the quarterfinals. The third-seeded pair had received a bye in the opening round.
The Indo-Chinese duo had reached the Wuhan Open semifinal last week, only to go down against top seeds and eventual champions Martina Hingis and Yung-Jan Chan.(ANI)
SINGAPORE: Three young Britons pleaded guilty Monday to sexually assaulting a drunken Malaysian woman during a stag party in Singapore and may now face long prison terms and caning. Khong Tam Thanh, Le Michael and Vu Thai Son, all in their 20s, were originally charged with rape but admitted the lesser offense of sexual assault at the city-state’s High Court after a four-day trial. The men, British citizens of Vietnamese origin, will be sentenced on Tuesday. Sexual assault carries a penalty of up to 10 years jail and caning, a punishment that dates back to British colonial rule. The three were in Singapore in September as part of a group of nine for a bachelor party, and attended an electronic music festival called Ultra Singapore.
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Rihanna is not only rocking Grammy stages, collecting checks and acting
in Hollywood. She is also all about paying it foward to the next generation.
News on the net is that Riri recently helped raise 2.3 Billion dollars for education
in under served countries. This was such a special project she made a personal
appearance to deliver a speech at the inaugural GPE Financing Conference in Dakar,
Senegal. Acknowledging and thanking those involved with helping with the proceeds.
” We’ve made tremendous progress today, but of course, our work is never done,” she
said. “We have a long way to go. This is a fight we’re never gonna stop fighting until
every boy and every girl has access to education.”
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What's up in Las Cruces: April 16 Check out what's happening in the Mesilla Valley today. Check out this story on lcsun-news.com: http://lcsun.co/2ofQKZL Easter Masses : 8 a.m. in Spanish, at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. in English, today at St. Genevieve Church, 100 S. Espina St. Info: stgen.info .
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Many teams competed in Sunday’s “Great Osoyoos Day of Adventure!” a fun combination of a car rally and a version of Trivial Pursuit based on local lore.
The event, running for the first time, was organized by the Osoyoos and District Museum and Archives.
Winning teams won shopping sprees at Osoyoos Home Hardware. There were also some fun prizes for fastest, slowest, team spirit, funniest answer and “lost their way,” said Kara Burton, the museum’s executive director.
The questions were a mix of history, environmental, fun, silly, nonsense and local knowledge.
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NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Police in New Jersey had to coax a German Shepherd to leave behind a dead pit bull after she was spotted lying next to it on the side of a busy interstate.
New Jersey state police said that troopers responded Thursday morning to a report of two dogs on the shoulder of Interstate 280 in Newark.
The troopers say the pit bull was dead when they arrived. They say the German shepherd didn’t want to leave its side, but they were able to coax it into a trooper’s car.
Authorities say neither dog was wearing a collar or any identification.
“They gave her water and maybe, just maybe, played a quick game of fetch,” police wrote in their Facebook post.
The German shepherd was given to a dog rescue.
It wasn’t clear how the dog died. The case remains under investigation.
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The Hasidic population is portrayed occasionally in film and television, usually as a way of demonstrating extremism, or exploring how someone is grappling with breaking the fundamental rules of observant Judaism. It’s not too common to find a self-described “dark buddy comedy” where one buddy is a Hasidic cantor and the other is Matthew Broderick, but that’s exactly what one film showing at this year’s Tribeca Film Festival features.
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The Portland Bureau of Transportation also offered to take residents' old campers off their hands for free on Oct. 29 at Portland International Raceway. The cost to dispose of an RV at a car-crushing lot could be as much as $2,000. To dodge the fee, people had sold their derelict RVs for as little as $1, as WW reported earlier this summer.
It's been a while since it's happened, but the streak possibly ended hours ago. We'll have a more on what looks like an attempted burglary at a Jackson gas station.
We now know the identity of the victim in Jackson's 35th homicide. We'll have details at the top of the hour.
Many parts of the nation waking up on edge this morning after a deadly protest in Virginia. We'll have more on this at 5.
See you in 10.
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V.K. Sasikala is serving a four-year prison term in a disproportionate assets case.
Bengaluru: Jailed AIADMK leader V. K. Sasikala has applied for a 15-day parole to attend her husband M Natarajan’s funeral and it is under consideration, prison sources said on Tuesday. The 74-year old Natarajan died at a hospital in Chennai early this morning.
“Sasikala has applied for parole for 15 days and it is under consideration,” the sources told PTI.Natarajan was admitted to the hospital on Saturday with severe chest infection and was put on a ventilator. He had undergone a kidney transplant last year.
The body was kept at his Besant Nagar residence in Chennai for people to pay homage. Sources close to Natarajan’s family said his body will be taken to his native village in Thanjavur district in Tamil Nadu for the final rites.
Sasikala is serving a four-year prison term in a disproportionate assets case at the Parappana Agrahara jail in Bengaluru.
BRENTWOOD, Mo. — Around 400 students at a suburban St. Louis school got part of the day off Friday after a 9-foot-long boa constrictor wriggled out of her aquarium, setting off a frantic search.
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that a teacher alerted officials at Brentwood high and middle schools of the escape around 10 a.m. The 70-pound snake went missing from an enclosure in a biology class. Students were sent home a short time later.
A broken hinge on the enclosure was blamed on the escape. The snake was found beneath the floor, wrapped around pipes. The ceramic floor was ripped up to retrieve her.
A biology teacher adopted the snake years ago and kept her at school. When she retired she left the snake for the school to keep.
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Compare the view of Gibsons Landing from Soames Hill on a sunny June 23 (top), and on a smoky August 3. Environment officials urge caution around outdoor activities when the smoke from wildfires in the Interior is heavy. And authorities on the Sunshine Coast are taking a zero tolerance approach to the ban on fires. Donna McMahon photos
The Duke of Cambridge has praised the high-profile public figures now speaking openly about their mental health, as he warns no-one should try to keep a stiff upper lip at the expense of their own wellbeing.
The Duke, whose brother Prince Harry has disclosed he has had therapy to help come to terms with their mother’s death, said there has for too long been a “taboo” about speaking about such important issues.
Saying the idea that successful, strong people do not suffer their own emotional difficulties is false, he added: “We all do. It’s just few of us speak about it.”
Congratulations to Mariachi Mariposas!The all female group won the 27th annual Mariachi Invitational at RodeoHouston Sunday night on Go Tejano Day.The group is from Mission, Texas, in the Rio Grande Valley.The Mariachi Mariposas was named South Texas' finest female Mariachi group and Best in Texas for the Rodeo in 2014.
Illinois seeks plans for closed Lake Shelbyville resort
SHELBYVILLE, Ill. (AP) — State officials are seeking proposals from developers interested in taking over a resort along Lake Shelbyville in central Illinois that's been closed for nine years.
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources wants the proposals by late April for the state-owned Eagle Creek Resort, which was shut down because of financial problems and a mold infestation.
A state report issued in 2016 estimated it would cost $17.8 million to replace or repair the resort's buildings and recommended their demolition.
State Rep. Brad Halbrook of Shelbyville says he believes the site in the Eagle Creek State Recreation Area will attract developers with its golf course, along with boating and fishing at the lake.
Previous plans to reopen the resort stalled in 2014 when a Decatur company backed out of the project.
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Kelowna RCMP are investigating after a cyclist was struck at Richter St. at Harvey Ave. around 9:30 p.m. Monday.
Groceries were seen strewn across the intersection and the bike was lying in a crumpled heap.
The bike was travelling south on Richter and was struck in the eastbound lanes of Harvey by a small red car that was in the slow lane of Harvey Avenue traveling east.
Witnesses say the bicycle was pushed 10 metres across the road in the crash before coming to a stop.
The driver remained at the scene while an ambulance took the injured cyclist to Kelowna General Hospital.
Police have yet to release any information about the collision or the victim.
Heavy rainfall created dark and slick conditions in Kelowna Monday night.
(SEATTLETIMES) — The man accused of killing five people at Cascade Mall in Burlington was found dead in the Snohomish County Jail Sunday night, according to the Skagit County Prosecutor’s Office.
Arcan Cetin, 20, apparently hanged himself.
Cetin is accused of opening fire in the mall’s Macy’s department store on Sept. 23, 2016. Four of the victims were killed outright and the fifth was mortally wounded.
According to charges filed in January, Cetin used a Ruger .22-caliber rifle with a 25-round magazine.
President Donald Trump walks down the steps of Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base in Md., Wednesday, May 17, 2017. Trump went to the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, Conn., where he gave the commencement address.
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May will meet senior ministers at her country residence Chequers on Friday/ photo: Reuters
LONDON: British Prime Minister Theresa May told her cabinet on Tuesday that she was looking forward to a full discussion on Brexit policy where decisions will be taken on the future partnership with the European Union, her spokesman said.
“The PM looked forward to the full discussion which will take place at Chequers on Friday when decisions will be taken on the future partnership the UK is seeking with the EU and the content of the upcoming white paper,” the spokesman told reporters.
May will meet senior ministers at her country residence Chequers on Friday to resolve some of their differences over Brexit and to agree the contents of a so-called white paper policy document.
Price served as the backup during Monday's 2-0 loss to Florida.
After being cleared to return to action Monday, Price watched Antti Niemi save 38 of 40 shots against Florida. The Finn backup has posted an impressive .935 save percentage through his past 12 contests, so with Montreal out of the playoff picture, there's a chance Price and Niemi split time through the end of the season. It's a situation to monitor.
This photo shows the four happy lady shooters at Grantville in a recent practice session at the range. It was taken under strict safety conditions. They are, from left, Haley Steer, Kay Eland, Sue McLeish, and Debbie Barber.
Grayce Kemerer, 4, rings in 2017 on Bangladesh time, as part of Pretend City's New Year's celebration at different time zones in Irvine on Saturday. Tanya Wierzba rings in an early new year with daughter Laney, 2, at Pretend City in Irvine on Saturday.
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JACKSON, Miss. (AP) – Witnesses in the case against Hinds County District Attorney Robert Shuler Smith recounted for jurors how a raid led to charges of marijuana possession against Christopher Butler.
The testimony on Tuesday focused on Butler because felony charges accuse Smith of plotting with former assistant district attorney Ivon Johnson to hinder the prosecution of Butler.
The Clarion-Ledger reports (http://on.thec-l.com/2hNgPMl ) that two Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics agents testified about the 2011 raid on Butler’s home. Also testifying were Butler’s ex-girlfriend and owner of the home, Kwanza Hilliard, who said the marijuana found belonged to Butler.
Johnson, who informed against Smith, testified earlier in the trial. He says he took a single $500 bribe. Prosecutors say the scheme lasted three years and involved at least $15,000.
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A La Quinta hotel is planned for the old Ramada building at the corner of Hwy. 45 and Hwy.
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Giants receiver Odell Beckham Jr. made the most of his appearance at the NFL Honors red carpet on Saturday, as he attempted to do some recruiting of sorts.
Beckham apparently hung out with Le’Veon Bell for a bit at the event, as the Giants receiver posted a photo showing the two of them on Instagram.
The caption was interesting, and generated some buzz from fans. Here’s what it says:
“Welcome the newest member of the giants 😭😭 @steelerrb26 (ps change ur handle)” it reads.
OBJ out there recruiting. pic.twitter.com/btPNZQSuew — The Sports Daily (@SportsDailyBlog) February 3, 2018
Bell played the 2017 season on the franchise tag, and his future with the Steelers remains unclear. It is possible that he could hit the free-agent market in March, and the Giants are in need of a running back, so maybe Beckham is onto something here.
The last living member of a pioneering unit that paved the way for the U.S. military’s first black paratroopers has died. Clarence Beavers was 96.
The A.L. Jacobsen Funeral Home in Huntington Station, New York, says Beavers died Dec. 4.
Newsday reports the Harlem-born Beavers joined the segregated U.S. Army in 1941 and rose to the rank of sergeant. In 1944, he and 19 other black soldiers became part of a test platoon for airborne training. Beavers and 16 others passed, setting the foundation for what became the all-black 555th Parachute Infantry Battalion, known as the Triple Nickels.
Beavers, who lived in Huntington Station on Long Island, was the last of the original 17.
The 555th spent the last year of the war fighting forest fires set in the Pacific Northwest by Japanese balloon-transported bombs.
A self-driving car operated by Uber has hit and killed a pedestrian in Tempe, Arizona, local police say.
The incident is the first time a pedestrian has been killed by an autonomous vehicle on a public road.
The woman, who was crossing the road at 10pm Sunday night local time, was walking "outside of a crosswalk" police say, meaning she wasn't using a pedestrian crossing.
Local police issued a statement saying, while the car was in autonomous mode, there was a human safety driver sitting in the driver's seat when the woman was struck.
Uber has now suspended the testing of its cars.
The incident plays into the existing debate around the safety of self-driving cars — are they more likely to kill you or save you?
For the latest headlines from around the world, Fran Kelly is joined by Matt Bevan.
× Police: Man stabbed near North Pier in Kenosha
KENOSHA — Kenosha police say an adult male was stabbed on 51st Place near North Pier on the lakefront on Wednesday, May 30.
Officials say the stabbing happened around 5 p.m. It appears to be related to a domestic dispute.
There is no word on the seriousness of the injury — and no word on whether victim was transported.
Officials say one person is in custody.
He appears in the worst condition, he was hit 4 or 5 times and isn’t out of the woods
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Three congressmen came to George Washington University Hospital around 10:30 a.m. to visit Matt Mika, a lobbyist they said was wounded in Wednesday’s shooting.
“Matt Mika, one of the guys who helps us, is here at the hospital,” said Rep. Kevin Brady (R-Tex.). He said they had been unable to get much information about Mika’s status. “He’s been a big part of the team for a number of years and just a great athlete, helps us frankly at second base and at shortstop. He’s a great guy.”
Mika has worked as a lobbyist for Tysons Foods for more than six years and is director of government relations in the company’s D.C. office.
“We’re awaiting word on his condition,” the company said in a statement. “We’re deeply concerned about him and his family.”
The hospital said it is treating two patients from the shooting who remain in critical condition.
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Are you looking to try something new this Saint Patrick’s Day? Then you might want to head to Newberry, South Carolina for the annual Irish Fling. It’s their answer to a “bar hop.”
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The International Society of Caricature Artists will be showcasing members’ work at Loftworks Gallery. The work of 16 artists will be featured, among them artists who have created illustrations for Time, Sports Illustrated, MAD Magazine, Family Guy and the Cartoon Network. The show will have a special emphasis on rock musicians and bands as it showcases a variety of caricature art not often seen in a gallery setting.
It will feature original work by artists such as Glen Ferguson, Tom Richmond, Dom Bianchi and Thomas Fluharty, as well as prints and books for sale.
It opens with a reception Fri 10/6 @ 5-8pm. The show remains on view through Sun 10/22, with regular hour on Thursdays @2-8pm, Fridays @ 5-8pm, Saturdays @2-8pm and Sundays @11am-3:00pm.
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The wisest person I have spent time with during the Divorce Roady is Ruth Mackenzie of Wellington, who said, "even Hilary had to get down from Everest" . Having made it from Dunedin to Cape Reinga, - I know: tourists do it all the time and they're eejits, however, it really meant something to me - what goes up must, of financial necessity and a lack of clean clothes, come down.
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It’s not exactly official, but it looks like “Will & Grace” is making a comeback.
Actor Leslie Jordan, who won an Emmy for his portrayal of Beverley Leslie, rival to character Karen Walker, told San Diego radio station KPBS that the show is “absolutely” coming back. The 61-year-old said NBC has ordered 10 episodes of the sitcom, and that the reboot will start shooting in July.
It makes sense, considering the cast reunited for a special election-themed online episode in September, 10 years after the series wrapped.
Adding more creedence to the rumors? Megan Mullally, who played brassy socialite Karen, posted a photo of the cast looking very celebratory on Sunday.
MUNICH May 3 Allianz Chief Executive Oliver Baete told shareholders that the company would exercise caution in any future acquisitions because prices in the sector are high.
"We will continue to be very careful investing your money," Baete told shareholders at the company's annual general meeting.
He pointed to property insurance as a sector that was of particular interest for Allianz. (Reporting by Tom Sims and Joern Poltz; Editing by Maria Sheahan)
April 24 (Reuters) - Hubbell Inc:
* Q1 EARNINGS PER SHARE $1.39 EXCLUDING ITEMS
* Q1 EARNINGS PER SHARE $1.05
* Q1 SALES ROSE 16 PERCENT TO $991 MILLION
* SEES 2018 ADJUSTED EARNINGS PER SHARE $6.95 TO $7.35
* NET SALES IN Q1 OF 2018 WERE $991 MILLION, AN INCREASE OF 16% COMPARED TO $852 MILLION REPORTED IN THE FIRST QUARTER OF 2017.
* SEES 2018 EARNINGS PER SHARE $6.10 TO $6.50
* COMPANY CONTINUES TO EXPECT FREE CASH FLOW FOR THE YEAR TO EXCEED NET INCOME
* Q1 EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW $1.36, REVENUE VIEW $974.7 MILLION -- THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S
* FY2018 EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW $7.06 -- THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S
* FOR FULL YEAR 2018, HUBBELL ANTICIPATES END MARKETS WILL GROW ABOUT 2% TO 4% IN AGGREGATE
* 2018 ADJUSTED EPS OUTLOOK EXCLUDES ABOUT $0.85 OF ACQUISITION-RELATED & TRANSACTION COSTS OF ACLARA ACQUISITION Source text: (bit.ly/2FcrVFq) Further company coverage:
While the Xbox One X is a tough sell for us, we think the 4K experience on the Xbox One S (which doesn't allow for 4K gaming, but does upscale graphics and supports HDR) is definitely worth it if you're in the market for a new console. Adding (long overdue) 4K YouTube support just makes it even better. If you have the console, you'll see the updated YouTube app this week, or if you're impatient, you can download it from the Windows Store today.
This is one of my very favorite quotes. I read it often and it lifts me up every time.
“Let the beauty you love be what you do.
There are a thousand ways to kneel and kiss the earth.”
-Rumi
Cauley-Stein (knee) is probable for Friday's game against the Warriors, James Ham of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Cauley-Stein went through morning shootaround was reportedly on track to play Friday, and the probable tag essentially confirms that the big man will be ready to go against the Warriors. Cauley-Stein is expected to return to the starting five and not be tagged with any sort of limitations after a two-game absence.
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Ryan Lochte is sharing his baby boy with the world.
The disgraced Olympian posted a cuddly snap of him, fiancée Kayla Rae Reid and their new addition Caiden Zane on Instagram on Wednesday.
“Words can’t express how happy I am,” Lochte, 32 wrote below the snap from the pages of Us Weekly, which broke the news of baby’s arrival on June 8.
Caiden is the first child for the couple.
One commenter on Lochte’s instagram wrote “him and Boomer should race,” referring to fellow swimmer Michael Phelps‘ 1-year-old son.
According to model Reid’s Instagram account, she’s ready to return to her pre-pregnancy body.
“Now that Caiden has arrived it’s all about recovery and then getting my body back,” she wrote.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Philip Morris International Inc
* Philip Morris International files prospectus supplement with U.S. SEC related to a potential two-part notes offering - SEC filing‍​ Source text for Eikon: [ID: nEOL4TBXz5] Further company coverage:
TEHRAN, Mar. 20 (MNA) – Upon arrival in quake-hit Kermanshah province this morning, President Rouhani said the government is trying hard to return life to normal in quake-stricken areas.
Upon arrival at Kermanshah airport, Hassan Rouhani told reporters “after the trip last November, I have come to Kermanshah for the second time to visit the earthquake-stricken areas and look into the measures and steps taken in those areas.”
Rouhani added that he would visit the people in the quake-stricken areas and make important decisions.
The president also stated that opening the 'West Railway' project as one of the longstanding demands of the people of Kermanshah, was another goal of his visit.
The president arrived in Kermanshah province this morning to visit and celebrate the new year with the people of quake-stricken areas.
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Kyle Schwarber hit a moon shot in Wednesday’s game against the Mets, and we’re still not sure if the ball has landed yet.
Schwarber clearly liked the first pitch he saw from Matt Harvey, and that’s why he hit it completely out of Citi Field.
The ball traveled 467 feet, and was hit over the Shea Bridge.
Kyle Schwarber just destroyed a baseball. That went 467 and was 113.6 mph off the bat. All due respect to @statcast, that went 7,000 miles. pic.twitter.com/HCdVrPV29F — Chris Emma (@CEmma670) June 15, 2017
Schwarber continues to rake.
DLA Real Estate Chair Says Firms Should Follow Global Money
Law360, Minneapolis (October 6, 2017, 11:19 AM EDT) -- United States real estate continues to be viewed as a safe haven by foreign companies, and as real estate investment becomes more global, law firms should adapt and position their practices to be able to handle such complex cross-border transactions, DLA Piper's U.S. real estate chair John Sullivan told Law360 in a recent wide-ranging interview.
Sullivan said that despite the political turmoil playing out now in Washington, foreign institutional investors still see the U.S. as one of the best and safest places to park their capital....
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The Martin City Board has approved borrowing $11.3 million in bonds to pay for a future police headquarters, fire station and library.
During Monday night’s regular monthly meeting, Board members voted unanimously to enter into three separate loan agreements that will provide $4.5 million for the construction of a new police station, $5.5 million to fund the construction of a new library, and $1.3 million for a fire station to serve the west side of town. These projects will be funded by USDA Rural Development Community Facilities Direct Loan and Grants.
(See compete story in the Feb. 15th issue of the Dresden Enterprise.)
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J.T. Mackey, the leading receiver for Ennis as a senior, is preparing for his freshman campaign at a college known more for its women’s drill team than football. After originally announcing plans to attend Blinn College, Mackey received a full-ride scholarship offer to Kilgore College in East Texas. He will not be wearing white boots and a white cowboy hat and high kicking for the Kilgore Rangerettes,
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - Brimstone Investment Corporation Ltd :
* ‍SEA HARVEST ENTERED NEGOTIATIONS RELATING TO ACQUISITION BY CONSORTIUM LED BY SEA HARVEST OF FISHING BUSINESS OF VIKING FISHING
* SEA HARVEST ENTERED NEGOTIATIONS RELATING TO ACQUISITION BY SEA HARVEST OF 51% OF VIKING AQUACULTURE PROPRIETARY Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
West Virginia Governor Jim Justice participated in a special televised town hall at WVVA-TV.
The event was held Monday night and was streamed LIVE on all of our platforms. Gov. Justice sat down for one hour with WVVA's Rick Douglas and Annie Moore. Viewers were invited to email or call in questions.
PanARMENIAN.Net - The Kremlin would not draw parallels between what is happening in Armenia and the coup d'état in Ukraine, press secretary of the Russian president Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Tuesday, April 24.
According to him, the situation is completely different, and the comparison is inappropriate.
“Of course, we still have to analyze the situation, and I repeat: we are closely following the developments,” Peskov was quoted as saying by RIA Novosti.
“But now I can say that it's inappropriate to draw any kind of comparison with Ukraine,” Peskov said in response to a question whether the events in Armenia can be considered a coup d'état, as similar events in Ukraine were also carried out "under pressure from street.”
Serzh Sargsyan resigned as Armenia’s prime minister under pressure from mass civil unrest, led mainly by young people, in the capital, Yerevan, on Tuesday, April 23.
Vievee Francis is the author of the poetry collection “Forest Primeval,” this year's Kingsley Tufts Poetry Award winner. Courtesy photo Phillip B. Williams is still trying to wrap his head around his Kate Tufts Discovery Award for “ Thief in the Interior ,” his first collection of poetry that reflects on such issues as racism, homophobia and love.
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× Firefighters around the world are sending t-shirts to this teen
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Timothy Richardson is 16 years-old, and has been receiving treatment for Leukemia for the past few weeks. Richardson is an aspiring firefighter and wears a different t-shirt from a different firehouse each day, reports WKBW.
Richardson has been receiving shirts from all over the country, and he can now add the Middle East to the pile as U.S. Air Force firefighters are sending a shirt along from the United Arab Emirates.
“Maybe he should know his story has reached all the way to the Middle East and he has a couple of boys here from Niagara Falls, 107th attack wing, that are deployed here and his message was received,” Air Force Technical Sergeant Eric Norman said, “his call was received and we’re answering it.”
If anyone would like to donate a shirt to Timothy Richardson they can be sent to U-Crest Fire Company at 255 Clover PL, Cheektowaga, NY 14225, USA.
In a bizarre crash, a car drove under another parked vehicle outside the Hyatt Regency Sydney hotel in Sydney's CBD on Thursday.
A man was trapped after the orange Subaru was left balanced on top of a Porsche Carrera in Sussex Street about 8.20am, a police spokeswoman said.
A Subaru mounted a Porsche outside the Hyatt Regency Sydney hotel on Sussex Street on Thursday morning. Photo: Supplied
A valet was trying to park the Porsche when the crash occurred, Hyatt Regency's director of sales and marketing Matthew Talbot said, adding the valet was not injured.
"Luckily the car underneath had a soft top, so [emergency services] were able to cut open that soft canopy and got our diver out of there." Mr Talbot said.
He said paramedics gave the valet the all-clear medically, and the hotel's general manager also assured the man everything would be all right.
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Johnson played just under 20 minutes in Sunday's victory over Detroit, delivering two hits and finishing with a plus-1 rating.
The first-overall pick of the 2006 NHL Draft had been sidelined for the previous 13 games due to a shoulder injury he suffered Feb. 18. Don't expect Johnson to log the 25-plus minutes per game that he's averaged this season in the near future, as the team will want to ease him back into game shape.
BUENOS AIRES, March 19 (Reuters) - Japan told its G20 counterparts that recent market volatility did not reflect global economic fundamentals at the group's finance leaders' meeting on Monday, the country's vice finance minister Minoru Kihara said.
He also said many Group of 20 finance leaders voiced concern over "inward-looking" policies such as protectionism.
"It's unthinkable for such voices to not be reflected in tomorrow's G20 communique," Minoru told reporters after attending the first day of the two-day meeting.
Kihara attended the G20 meeting on behalf of Finance Minister Taro Aso, who stayed in Japan to address parliament over a suspected cronyism scandal. (Reporting by Leika Kihara; Editing by Chris Gallagher)
The Prime Minister insisted it was his 'intention' was to 'carry out the mandate'
Mr Rajoy was questioned by an opposition lawmaker on whether he would step down ahead of the vote that has the European Union on alert.
The Prime Minister insisted it was his “intention” was to "carry out the mandate granted by Spaniards" and serve out the remainder of his term.
This would see Mr Rajoy at the reigns of Madrid until 2020.
In an attempt to reaffirm his position at the top of Spanish politics, the Prime Minister said his party won “over 50 more seats” in the nation’s last general election in June 2016 than the second most voted party, the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party.
Audi has published new details about the upcoming electric SUV. The first concept was named e-tron and was unveiled in 2015. During the 2018 Geneva Motor Show, the German car manufacturer revealed a more mass-production-ready version which was named e-tron prototype.
Now, Audi has new details about the production versions. According to the official release, the SUV will be able to deliver up to 400 kilometrs of range with CO2-free in the new WLTP driving cycle (100 kilometers less than the concept versions).
More than that, the electric SUV will be the first electric car on the market that will be able to be recharged at stations of 150 kW.
The Audi e-tron prototype will complete test drives on four continents. The German car manufacturer plans some tests in the cold of Scandinavia, in the heat of Africa or on the mountain roads in Asia. Also the Nurburgring race track will be a part of the development process.
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Melanie Carrié, 66th Cherry Blossom Festival queen, visited the Hawaii Hochi offices in March and drew the winning ballots for the 35th “Guess the Cherry Blossom Festival Queen” contest sponsored by The Hawai‘i Herald and Hawaii Hochi.
With a perfect ballot, Eric Kira of Honolulu was the first prize winner of a round-trip for two to wherever Hawaiian Airlines flies in Hawai‘i, courtesy of TransPacific Tours. (A perfect ballot correctly predicts the queen, first princess and at least two princesses.)
The second prize winner was Judy Watanabe of Pearl City, who won a buffet dinner for four people, courtesy of Pagoda Floating Restaurant. Third prize winner Michio Ohki of Honolulu won a gift basket from Iida’s.
The Herald thanks all of our contest sponsors for their support.
OSLO, April 28 Seadrill Partners LLC:
* Says it would defer its first quarter dividend decision until an agreement is reached with its lending banks to insulate itself from potential events of default by Seadrill Limited should Seadrill Limited require the use of in court processes, such as schemes of arrangement or chapter 11 proceedings, to implement its restructuring
* Says discussions with its lending banks are well advanced and we expect to reach an agreement by the end of May, prior to the implementation of the broader Seadrill Limited restructuring
* Says assuming it reaches an agreement with the banks, a determination will be made regarding the distribution
* Says based on its current cash position and free cash flow, it aims to maintain its current distribution level once an agreement is reached
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A Tom Thomson painting that was given away as a gag gift just months ago has sold at auction for nearly half a million dollars.
Back when Lucifer first arrived in Los Angeles, Amenadiel becomes the victim of a mugging and asks for Lucifer's assistance with the matter.
Novak Djokovic may not firing on all cylinders but the former world No.1 is safely through to the third round of the French Open.
Djokovic, seeded only 20 due to his recent injury absence, will now face Spanish 13th seed Roberto Bautista Agut after a straight-sets win over Jaume Munar.
Munar may be ranked a lowly 155 in the world but he made Djokovic work for every point in some lengthy and at times spectacular rallies.
The Spaniard, broken early on, broke back in the opening set only for Djokovic to race through the tie-break 7-1.
Munar occasionally had Djokovic scrambling throughout the next two sets with his fearsome shot-making, but the 2016 champion was able to post a 7-6, 6-4, 6-4 victory.
Desus Nice and The Kid Mero are completely dominating the late night game right now, and they’ve been on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon five times just in the last year.
This week, the pair made their way to Late Night With Seth Meyers for an interview, where they talked about how dope it felt to sell out a show at The Apollo–along with how different it is to do a show live versus recording their podcast, Bodega Boys. Along with the success of their own late night show and their recent 5 borough tour, the Bronx natives also discuss what it’s like having different “family members” come out of the woodwork every time they become more successful.
And as always, the boys give their extremely spicy hot takes about politics.
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Pedroia is not is Wednesay's lineup against the Blue Jays, Evan Drellich of NBC Sports Boston reports.
Pedroia is slated to get his second day off over the last three games. The Red Sox are likely taking it easy with him, as Pedroia just returned to action Saturday after missing significant time recovering from knee surgery. Brock Holt will get the nod at second base and is slated to bat sixth.
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While the mother of 2-year-old Rosalie Gagnon has not been charged in her death, Quebec City police say they do not expect to make any other arrests.
The toddler's body was found in a garbage bin at a suburban home last Wednesday. She had been stabbed to death.
Police said they have recommended that Crown charge her mother, Audrey Gagnon, with murder, but no such charges have been laid.
Investigators are still analyzing a knife found over the weekend about a kilometre away from where the girl's body was discovered.
Gagnon, 23, remains in custody, charged with breaching probation, obstructing the work of a police officer and mischief.
She was questioned along with an unidentified man last week. The man was released and is not facing charges.
Gagnon is expected to appear in a Quebec City courtroom Wednesday for a bail hearing.
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The rail industry "failed the passengers it serves" by the chaotic introduction of a new timetable, Chris Grayling has said as he was accused of trying to “wash his hands” of the issue.
The Transport Secretary said there had been "wholly unsatisfactory levels of disruption" on Northern and Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) services since departure times were changed on May 20.
Commuters are suffering their second week of travel disruption as a result of the new timetable with numerous trains cancelled and many others running late.
Mr Grayling laid the blame for the problems at the door of Network Rail’s System Operator division which is responsible for timetables and ensuring that changes are “workable”....
Nine Kerry Bed & Breakfasts feature in TripAdvisors’ Top 25 B&Bs and Inns in Ireland.
The Travellers’ Choice Awards list features three B&Bs in Killarney, four in Dingle and two in Ballybunion.
The highest placing goes to Burke’s Mulbur House Killarney at number three followed by Pax House, Dingle in fourth place.
Killarney’s Larkinley Lodge and Friars’ Glen made fifth and sixth in the rankings with Dingle’s Coill an Róis in ninth place.
Ballybunion’s 19th Lodge and The Tides are place in 12th and 14th place while Dingle’s Tower View and Milestone House also feature in 18th and 19th place on the list.
PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia’s foreign direct investment in the Georgian economy topped $5.6 million after the third quarter of 2017, data provided by the National Statistical Office of Georgia has revealed.
Direct investments thus grew by 30% year-on-year as Armenia had invested $3.97 million in the neighboring country last year.
In Q1 and Q2, investments from Armenia amounted to approximately $2,53 million and $3,15 million, respectively, while Q3 saw a negative FDI net inflow of $12,700.
Direct investments into the Georgian economy amounted to about $39 million between 2012 and 2016.
The volume of Armenian investments culminated in 2014 when $12.7 million were spent overall.
Furthermore, investments worth $5.9 million were registered in 2012, $3.7 million in 2013, $12 million in 2015 and $4.1 million in 2016.
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GREENE COUNTY, Miss. (WKRG) — According to authorities, a Greene County Jail inmate has escaped from the garbage detail in Greene County, Mississippi,
According to a call from the garbage truck driver, inmate Jeffery Rouse ran from his work detail in the area of Underwood Ball Road off of Tom White Road in the Hillman community, the Greene County Sheriff’s Office says.
If anyone sees this suspect, please contact the Greene County Sheriff’s Office at 601-394-2341 or dial 911 immediately.
According to the GCSO, Jeffery Rouse was being jailed on charges of grand larceny, safe keeping for another agency and failure to pay fines.
Rouse was working off his past fine amount and had just days left on his balance.
Rouse is from the George County area but listed homeless on his booking record.
Important, historic medals from the colonial era to present day will be prominently featured in Heritage Auctions ' Jan. 4-9 FUN US Coins Auction in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. A bronze medal from the Colonial Era depicting Benjamin Franklin will be among the featured items.
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NEW YORK — The New York Police Department is reviewing a video that appears to show officers using a stun gun on a pregnant teenager.
The incident occurred Feb. 10 as officers investigated a disturbance in a Bronx apartment building.
Phone video made by a man in the hallway shows the 17-year-old, surrounded by officers, screaming she's pregnant amid a struggle and a popping sound, said to be the stun gun.
The teen told WNBC (http://bit.ly/2lPvcCf ) that her sister also informed officers of her pregnancy during the incident.
She said her doctor later determined that her fetus was unharmed. She displayed marks on her torso.
The NYPD, responding to a comment request Wednesday, said it was "aware of the incident" and it is "under internal review."
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Under Illinois law, public employees are forced to subsidize a union, even if they choose not to join and strongly object to the positions the union takes in collective bargaining and related activities. We conclude that this arrangement violates the free speech rights of nonmembers by compelling them to subsidize private speech on matters of substantial public concern.
A state law (Wisconsin?) which ended compulsory payment of public service union dues had a huge impact on the effectiveness of the Democrat Party ground game in that state.
Background with recent history of unionism and stats.
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You’d expect a $220 TV to be stripped of basically all features, but this 49" set from Hisense actually has smart apps, HDR support (though not Dolby Vision, sorry), and yes, even 4K resolution. It’s obviously not the best TV you can buy, but it’s a hell of a bargain.
In one of the most anticipated unions of 2018, just below Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding, PC Plus and Shoppers Optimum points became one starting Feb. 1.
Though we’ve had some notice, the change may still come as a jolt. Metro answers your burning questions:
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DESOTO — From current events to the latest gossip, when it comes to the barbershop, virtually no topic is off limits. And that’s certainly the case at the All-Star Barber Shop in Desoto. This week, they're talking terrorism, shootings, and more. Is enough being done to prevent those kinds of tragic situations? And more importantly, are we safe?
Spilsby Town and Swineshead Institute will meet in the SHS Allium Fishtoft Cup final tonight.
The two Premier Division sides have battled it out for the title this season and they will also meet in the Sports Cup final.
But tonight they turn their attention to the Fishtoft Cup.
Kick off - at Boston Town’s DWB Stadium - will be at 7pm.
Match officials will be S. Fisher, R. Mather, S. Lea, M. Jackson.
A 35-year-old man of uncertain address was charged with driving under the influence with children in the car June 11 at 6 p.m. on Ridgefield Road.
Police said Enrique Lopez-Lopez was reported as a suspected impaired driver by a citizen. An officer located the vehicle and observed a motor vehicle violation. Officers pulled him over and found he was under the influence and had no license. He was charged with that, as well as failure to drive in the proper lane. His two children, under 10 years old, were released to his wife.
He was held on $1,500 bond with a court date of June 12. Soon after, police discovered he also goes by the name of Antonio Guzman-Retana, of 4 Tower Place Road, Danbury, and was charged on a warrant with first-degree failure to appear in court because of an earlier arrest. The bond for that charge was $7,500.
Police determined he had been deported from this country several times.
One man is dead after a single vehicle wreck where the victim's vehicle landed in a canal in Central.
Officials with the Central Fire Department confirm one man died Friday in a wreck at Hubbs Road and Denham Street. The incident happened just before 4 p.m. on Friday, October 6. The cause of the wreck is currently unknown.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is leaving in place a ruling that revived two federal lawsuits stemming from a scandal over lead-tainted water in Flint, Michigan.
The Supreme Court declined on Monday to get involved in the cases, leaving in place a decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. The appeals court ruled in July 2017 that a federal trial court had improperly dismissed federal civil-rights claims in the lawsuits, which were brought by Flint residents. The trial court ruled that a federal law called the Safe Drinking Water Act precluded those claims, but the appeals court disagreed.
The Supreme Court’s decision to not get involved means the cases will return to the trial court to move forward. Other similar lawsuits are also at the trial court level.
DALLAS — San Antonio's Kawhi Leonard is expected to make his season debut Tuesday when the Spurs visit Dallas.
Leonard has missed all 27 of the Spurs' games this season while recovering from right quadriceps tendinopathy, a condition that causes pain and weakness in the knee.
Leonard last played in Game 1 of last season's Western Conference finals. He hurt his left ankle in the opener of that series against Golden State, turning it while trying to land after a jump shot and coming down on the foot of Warriors centre Zaza Pachulia.
Ghanaian-born French international defender Dennis Appiah is set to make a huge return this month after being on the sidelines for some months.
The former Caen right back who joined the Belgian giants has been on the sidelines for close to four months but reports in Belgium are that he is expected to start playing this month.
He has started training and is expected to start playing competitively after January 4.
The right back who played over 30 matches for Caen in the French Ligue 1 arrived at Anderlecht with high hopes but the injury relegated his hopes to the bench.
Reports are that the Belgian giants are expecting Dennis to make a massive impact in the side when he is finally on the pitch.
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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - A three-year tradition continued Monday morning in West Palm Beach that encourages student on their first day of school.
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Students at nine elementary schools got high fives as they arrived for their first day of classes.
At U.B. Kinsey Elementary, community leaders lined the halls and shared words of inspiration like, "You rock, and you can do it."
Organizers said this event really makes a difference in setting the tone for the school year.
“It’s really an initiative to help young people to get off on the right track," organizer Cory Neering said.
About 125 volunteers signed up to help with “Ties That Bind.”
“We all got here through some encouragement and role models, so it truly does take a village,” Neering said.
Neering said he hopes the movement will continue to grow and spread to additional schools in Palm Beach County.
Seals-Jones corralled one of three passes for 20 yards during Sunday's 12-7 win against the Titans.
Seals-Jones broke out during Blaine Gabbert's first three starts as a Cardinal, averaging three catches (on 5.3 targets) for 56.7 yards and one touchdown per game. While Seals-Jones was expected to keep up the pace against Tennessee's lower-tier pass defense, the Cardinals' air attack instead took a step back, with Gabbert capped at 178 passing yards and Larry Fitzgerald pacing the team with 44 yards receiving. Moreover, Seals-Jones ranked behind fellow tight ends Jermaine Gresham and Troy Niklas in terms of snap count -- 18 (of 65) on offense versus 49 and 19, respectively -- meaning his workload may not be enough to produce consistent results.
Snoop Dogg and his former bodyguard were acquitted of murder charges in 1996. Richard Shotwell/AP
The world takes notice when a celebrity stands trial for murder.
From O.J. Simpson to Snoop Dogg, here are 10 of the richest people to stand trial for murder.
Sometimes, the rich and famous become infamous. Thousands of people are murdered every year in America, but most of the alleged perpetrators remain anonymous to all but a few who are close to the case. When a celebrity is the one who stands trial, however, the world takes notice. Click through to see some of the richest and most famous celebrities who have gone to trial for murder in recent years.
Bitcoin Price Technical Analysis for 01/02/2017 – Starting the Year with a Bang!
Bitcoin price seems unstoppable in its climb as it kicked off 2017 on a strong bullish note with these candlestick formations.
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The first-quarter of 2017 is already chock-full of weighty news events and potential catalysts that have investors' collective heads spinning. So while it may be tough to concentrate with so much going on, our Foolish contributors think that Bristol-Myers Squibb : Bristol-Myers Squibb's shares have now lost approximately 33% of their value from their former 52-week high.
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Vistitors from all over came to see the different vendors and events taking place at Modern Day Marine Expo through the 19th to the 21st of September 2017 aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. The Modern Day Marine Expo is held annually to display New Equipment and to allow both bigger and smaller companys the opportunity to get their product known to the general public. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by PFC Haley Buker)
TEHRAN, Feb. 03 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Seyed Abbas Salehi has said that Iran's cinema ranks first in the region with annually producing nearly 100 films.
Minister of culture made the remarks at a ceremony as part of the Fajr International Film Festival in southern Iranian city of Bushehr, adding “in the country’s 20-Year Perspective, Iran is expected to rank first among the countries of the region in some or all areas, but now the Islamic Republic of Iran ranks first in the field of cinema compared with other countries in the region with nearly 100 film productions.”
He said that most countries in the region are surprised at Iran’s achievements in the cinema in terms of the number of the films produced in the country.
Salehi also pointed out that Iran's cinema has a place in the world cinema and Iran has now become a serious opponent to the countries with the largest number of film productions.
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The death toll from a day care center fire in southeastern Brazil has risen to seven after a 4-year-old boy succumbed to his injuries while en route to a hospital.
A firefighter in the city of Janauba in the state of Minas Gerais said by telephone Friday that Renan Nicolas Santos died Thursday night due to burns that covered 90 percent of his body.
The firefighter declined to give his name.
On Thursday, four other children and a teacher died when a guard doused the "Innocent People" day care center in Janauba with alcohol and set it alight. The guard, who had helped with security at the center since 2008, died hours later in a local hospital.
Janauba Mayor Carlos Isaildon Mendes has declared a seven-day mourning period.
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CHICAGO - A Chicago masseuse is suing Marvel Comic's Stan Lee, accusing him of inappropriate behaviour during two massages in 2017.
Maria Carballo filed the lawsuit Monday seeking more than $50,000 in punitive damages and attorney fees from the 95-year-old writer and artist.
The Chicago Tribune reports that Lee's attorney, Jonathan Freund, called the lawsuit “a shakedown” and says Lee denies the allegations.
Carballo also filed a complaint with Chicago police, who are investigating.
According to the complaint, Lee fondled himself during the first massage and moaned so much during the second that Carballo stopped the treatment. Lee stood up and angrily demanded Carballo keep massaging him.
The complaint also says Carballo was massaging Lee with her feet when he grabbed her foot and touched it to his genitals.
DANVILLE, Ill. (WAND) - A former Danville School District leader has been arraigned on seven charges in connection with the theft of thousands of dollars from the district.
According to court records, Greg Lazzell is facing charges of theft and official misconduct, as well as five intimidation charges. WAND-TV's partners at the Champaign News-Gazette report that the charges stem from incidents that have happened over the course of several years, according to the Vermilion County State's Attorney.
Greg Lazzell formerly served as the food service director for the school district.
Lazzell is due back in court for a preliminary hearing on October 19.
NEW DELHI: Bollywood's leading lady, Deepika Padukone has yet again surpassed her achievements and graced the cover of TINGS London.
After becoming the only Indian actress to feature on TIME's 100 influential people in the world, the 'Padmavati' of Bollywood has secured the place on one of the most prestigious publication.
Within a very short span of time, Padukone has carved a space for herself globally. Termed as the 'Queen of 100 crores' club, the actress holds the most number of films under this club.
Her most recent outing, 'Padmaavat' clocked over 300-crores at the box office.
Not just in acting, Padukone is also a known face at various social causes. She became the first actress to publicly address the condition of mental illness and her suffering from depression.
The actress currently has been working towards creating awareness and supporting mental illness with her NGO, The Live Love Laugh Foundation (TLLF).
Oil price fell to strong support at $52.77 (top of thick daily cloud, reinforced by daily Tenkan-sen) on yesterday's pullback after repeated upside rejection at $54.00 zone. Daily studies remain bullishly aligned and favor fresh upside attempts while the price holds above daily cloud that underpinned the action of past five weeks. Bounce from $52.77 requires firm break above $53.60 (Fibo 61.8% of $54.11/$53.77 pullback) to confirm reversal and open way for another test of $54.00/30 zone, where several upside attempts so far failed.
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SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Personal assistant says Utah billionaire and philanthropist Jon Huntsman Sr. has died at age 80.
A woman was killed and a girl was wounded in a stabbing Tuesday night at a Placerville home, the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office said. The 4-year-old girl, whose condition is unknown, was taken to the hospital for treatment.
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Auburn University is once again replacing its landmark oak trees at Toomer's Corner.
A university statement says workers will plant new trees on Saturday because of damage caused by a fire in September.
The current trees were planted there after a University of Alabama fan poisoned the original Toomer's oaks.
Toomer's Corner is a traditional gathering for Auburn fans to celebrate football victories by rolling the trees with toilet paper. A German man pleaded guilty last month to setting fire to paper on one of the trees after a game.
The new trees will be slightly smaller than the original replacements. University horticulturist Gary Keever says smaller trees generally fare better than older ones when they're being transplanted.
Fans won't be allowed to roll the new trees until they're older.
Eight people are facing federal charges related to a drug ring that ran drugs into the northern part of the state from the Milwaukee area.
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Orlando Brown is bringing 2017 in with a bang…literally.
The former That’s So Raven co-star is is senn in a newly released sex tape with an unidentified woman. The footage was released from a Twitter account in Orlando’s name. However, it’s not yet been confirmed whether or not the footage was released intentionally by Orlando or was the result of a hack.
So far, Orlando has not spoken out about the sex tape, but we feel a very bizarre rant coming soon.
Entertainment blog Fameolous has obtained the footage. *Warning* it is graphic and NSFW. Click here at your own risk.
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An incredible snow game delighted NFL fans yesterday as the Buffalo Bills took on the Indianapolis Colts in wintry conditions.
Visibility was massively reduced as the two sides met at the New Era Field in Buffalo, New York.
Snow blowers and groundskeepers were out on the field at every opportunity to help clear the snow to keep the game on.
Players from both sides took the field to entertain the thousands of fans huddled together in the stands.
I was trying to watch a blizzard and a football game broke out #INDvsBUF pic.twitter.com/Ls6dnYb9jZ — Andrew Tashian (@Tashville401) December 10, 2017
As shown in the video above, the pitch was only just visible to TV fans and those in the stands, with even the bright red strips of the Bills almost lost in the snow.
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MONTREAL — In a story published June 9 about fraud cases against former SNC-Lavalin executives, The Canadian Press reported that Yanai Elbaz was a former executive of McGill University. In fact, Elbaz was a former executive of the McGill University Health Centre. McGill University and the McGill University Health Centre are two separate entities.
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An Everett man faces up to 8 1/2 years in prison after admitting Thursday he caused a crash that killed a cyclist near Silver Lake in 2015. Garth White, 41, was thrown into the air and died on the road from head injuries.
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CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Cleveland police closed several lanes in the city's Tremont neighborhood after someone shot at officers Friday afternoon, authorities said.
Sgt. Jennifer Ciaccia said none of the officers were hurt.
Traffic lanes on West 25th Street, Columbus Roads and Willey and Bridge Avenues were all closed as police investigated the shooting.
This story is developing and cleveland.com will provide an update as information becomes available.
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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) – Police say two women found dead in a lake in Alabama may have been electrocuted.
Authorities held a news conference Monday to discuss the deaths of 34-year-old Shelly Darling and 41-year-old Elizabeth Whipple. They were found dead early Saturday in Lake Tuscaloosa.
Homicide Capt. Kip Hart says an investigator was shocked during an initial search at the scene, so authorities know there was electricity going through at least part of a dock where the women had gone to sunbathe.
But Hart says officers are waiting on a full report from a medical examiner to determine exactly what happened.
The two were found dead after relatives reported them missing. Family found the women’s belongings on the dock, but the women were missing.
Authorities say foul play isn’t suspected.
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While he was visibly still upset over the tragic death of his sister on Saturday, Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas started the team’s opening round playoff game on Sunday. And in the early going, Thomas nailed a 3-point shot, sending the TD Garden fans into loud applause:
Isaiah Thomas sent the TD Garden into a frenzy pic.twitter.com/8Hsc9YbVyx — Sports Illustrated (@SInow) April 16, 2017
Even before that, in his first trip to the foul line, Thomas was met with an overwhelming reception from Boston fans:
Thomas’ sister, Chyna, was killed in a car accident in Washington state on Saturday morning.
Corporate board rooms will go through a sea change with the Kotak committee on corporate governance making some far-reaching recommendations on inducting more independent directors, timely disclosure of related-party transactions and splitting the role of chairman and MD/CEO. The formalisation of information flow between promoters and companies will make sure that allegations made against Infosys and Tata Sons are not repeated, say CEOs and corporate lawyers. The recommendations are grounded in market realities and benchmark India against best global governance practices. Though a ...
Disgraced former Roosters recruitment manager Peter O’Sullivan is in hot water with the NRL again.
Last October, O'Sullivan was handed an indefinite ban from the game after the NRL deemed he wasn't a fit and proper person for registration.
The ban related to O’Sullivan’s relationship with former brothel owner and controversial punter Eddie Hayson.
Included in O’Sullivan’s punishment was the fact he was not allowed to attend the football - either at NRL or junior league level.
But O’Sullivan - regarded among the best talent spotters in the game - was seen at junior league matches at Kogarah’s Jubilee Oval last weekend.
His presence at the games was noted by several player managers and reported to the NRL.
I’m hearing the NRL will ask O’Sullivan for a ‘please explain’ in coming weeks.
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Drum and bass star Goldie has been ordered to pay almost £2,500 for assaulting a security guard at last year's Glastonbury Festival.
At Bristol Magistrates' Court he was described as a "raging bull" when Dennis Poole refused him and his daughter access to a restricted area.
Outside court he told reporters he was "always sorry", but then asked what he had done.
WASHINGTON — U.S. employers posted slightly fewer job openings in October than the previous month, but the number of people being hired improved.
The Labor Department says nearly 6 million jobs were available at the end of October, down from 6.18 million in September. Manufacturers, retailers, wholesalers and the information sector advertised fewer jobs.
But total hires rose 4.4 per cent to 5.55 million.
The government said last week that employers added a net total of 244,000 jobs in October and 228,000 in November. That partly reflected a recovery in hiring after the hurricanes dragged down jobs gains in September.
Despite the healthy job market, many people are staying in their jobs rather than departing for new ones. The number of quits held steady for a second straight month at 3.18 million.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — A Pentagon official tells The Associated Press that transgender people can enlist in the military beginning Jan. 1, despite President Donald Trump's opposition.
The new policy reflects growing legal pressure on the issue and the difficult hurdles the federal government would have to cross to enforce Trump's demand to ban transgender individuals from the military. Two federal courts already have ruled against the ban.
Potential transgender recruits will have to overcome a lengthy and strict set of physical, medical and mental conditions that make it possible, though difficult, for them to join the armed services.
Maj. David Eastburn says the enlistment of transgender recruits will start Jan. 1 and go on amid the legal battles. The Department of Defense also is studying the issue.
Time to do all your shopping in one day!
Target currently has an online sale for Green Monday where you can get $20 off for every $100 you spend. It's cumulative, so if you spend $200 you get $40 off up to a maximum discount of $100. if you've got a bunch of items on your Christmas shopping list, you could knock it all out at a discount with no one ever knowing you bought them stuff on sale.
Or you could go for some of those big ticket items you've had your eyes on for a while:
There are a lot of exclusions including Bose, Sonos, Samsung, Xbox, Nintendo, and PlayStation. However, it also says Google Products are an exclusion, but Nest is owned by Google and works just fine. So it can't hurt to try if you're interested in something.
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× St. Louis Public School District makes changes amid teacher shortage
ST. LOUIS (AP) – St. Louis schools are trying a new approach to hiring teachers as Missouri districts face a teacher shortage.
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that St. Louis Public Schools opened a staff recruitment office last year to address issues in hiring that district officials say has likely contributed to the large turnover rate. Officials say it’s typical to have 100 or more teaching vacancies during the school year.
District officials hope the office helps them be smarter about searching for and selecting teachers. There was previously no set standard for hiring across schools.
Anna Westlund was recently appointed as the district’s recruitment director. She says the office screens all applications within 48 hours. Candidates are first interviewed by phone before meeting with principals in person and teaching a sample lesson.
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Mengden (foot) will embark on a rehabilitation assignment with Triple-A Nashville on Friday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Mengden was placed on the disabled list due to a foot sprain after leaving his start against the White Sox on June 23 following just two innings of work. It has yet to be announced as to whether Mengden will require multiple outings at the minor-league level, but in the event that just one is sufficient, he could be back on the mound for the Athletics next week.
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Luis Valbuena has been struggling mightily at the plate over the last week, but busted out of his slump with a HUGE night Tuesday, blasting two home runs and another RBI single
Business and State Leaders Hold Roundtable on the Growth of Tech Companies in ND
FARGO, ND – After the Drone Focus Conference, politicians and business leaders discussed how to continue to help tech companies grow in North Dakota.
U.S. Under Secretary of Transportation Derek Kan was even at the meeting.
Companies like Appareo, General Atomics, Microsoft and Xcel Energy talked about their expertise in drone technology.
Sen. John Hoeven calls tech entrepreneurship North Dakota’s “third leg on the stool” of areas the state excels at including agriculture and energy.
“Why we’re here is to get more investment and more of their technology development right here in the Red River Valley,” Hoeven said.
The Republican is also promoting Grand Sky’s work on developing drone operation beyond the visual sight of operators at the Grand Forks Air Force Base.
The next Snooki could be found in the Ozarks, which will be the site for a new reality TV show. AP
SEATTLE (KRON) — Don’t worry, echo owners–Amazon says Alexa has not become self-aware.
According to CNN, some Alexa users have reported that their devices have been randomly laughing over the last day.
The unprompted laughter consists of three short “ha” sounds in a female voice that does not resemble Alexa’s normal voice.
One Twitter user even reported an Amazon Echo that began listing the names of local funeral homes and cemeteries without prompting.
Amazon says it is aware of the issue and working to fix it.
The company did not say what is causing the problem or how many users are experiencing it.
Mon, Dec 11: A 60-year-old mobile home park in Mississauga is being redeveloped by the Region of Peel. The residents of 200 mobile homes have been told they have to give up on their peace of heaven. Tom Hayes reports.
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Liverpool have joined Arsenal, Barcelona and Tottenham Hotspur in the hunt for in-demand Nice midfielder Jean-Michael Seri.
The Ivory Coast international impressed with his performances for the French south coast side last season and helped Nice finish a lofty third in the Ligue 1 standings.
Nice have privately agreed with Seri that he can leave for €40m, but no side have yet to bid that amount, with the French club knocking back offers from Roma and Swansea City.
Barcelona have been tipped as likely winners of the race for Seri, but the Catalans have just signed Paulinho, while Arsenal and Tottenham have continued to be linked with the midfielder.
Now, according to Guardian Sport's Ed Aarons, Liverpool have registered an interest in Seri.
Santana was reportedly asked about it by an Australian media outlet (via NZ Herald) and said, "I think that Adele won because she can sing, sing. With all respect to our sister Beyonce, Beyonce is very beautiful to look at and it's more like modelling kind of music - music to model a dress - she's not a singer, singer, with all respect to her."
Once his comments made headlines, Santana took to his Facebook page to clarify. He wrote, "I would like to clarify a comment that was reported when I was doing an interview for some upcoming shows in Australia & New Zealand. "My intent was to congratulate Adele on her amazing night at the Grammies.
"My comment about Beyonce was regretfully taken out of context. I have the utmost respect for her as an artist and a person. She deserves all the accolades that come her way. I wish Beyonce and her family all the best." Read the Herald report here.
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Snoop Dogg broke the was at the BottleRock Napa Valley music festival over the weekend to help break the Guinness World Record for the LARGEST GIN AND JUICE.
Technically, the record was for “largest paradise cocktail” . . . but it contained 180 bottles of gin, 154 bottles of apricot brandy, and 38 jugs of orange juice. So yeah, that’s a gin and juice. All 132-plus gallons of it.
It also had a giant pink umbrella and straw in it.
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Unlikely alliances are formed and the search for the Shadow King begins. An FX Original Series. Tuesdays at 10 PM.
Everyone has a fear of rejection in some form or another. Whether it's a guy asking a girl out for the first time, or a sales representative making their very first cold call, rejection is a scary prospect.
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Bill Cosby arrives for jury deliberations in his sexual assault trial at the Montgomery County Courthouse in Norristown, Pa., Wednesday, June 14, 2017. Jane Manning , former prosecutor who now serves as director of advocacy of the New York City chapter of the National Organization for Women, focusing on their new initiative to combat drug-facilitated sexual assault, talks about working with victims of drug-facilitated sexual assault cases and how the most frequent obstacle is the problem of difficult-to-trace drugs, which lead to negative toxicology results even when the victim really was drugged.
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El Segundo High School’s graduating class celebrated their graduation with color caps, some representing their future colleges and universities.
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LOS ANGELES — The Bat-Signal will shine over Los Angeles in tribute to the late Adam West, the actor best-known for playing Batman in the campy 1960 television series.
Mayor Eric Garcetti says the Bat-Signal will be lit at L.A.'s City Hall at 9 p.m. Thursday.
In Batman comics, movies and TV shows, the Bat-Signal is a spotlight with the shadow of Batman's winged emblem that is shown on the night sky to call for Batman's help.
West died Friday at age 88.
Garcetti announced the event on Twitter and added the hashtag, #BrightKnight.
White House press secretary Sean Spicer, if today’s news briefing is anything to judge by, has a very tight relationship with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who met with Donald Trump at the White House yesterday. So tight, in fact, that Spicer has a special pet name for the PM–different than the name the rest of the world knows him by.
Oh boy. Spicer says Trump had a productive meeting with Canadian PM “Joe” Trudeau. pic.twitter.com/0SHj0yY1iY — Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) February 14, 2017
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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — An ex-Tennessee school bus driver who was at the wheel in a wreck that killed six children has been sentenced to four years in prison for criminally negligent homicide.
Media reported that a Chattanooga judge sentenced Johnthony Walker on Tuesday after an emotional morning of testimony, during which Walker apologized.
Judge Don Poole ruled Walker shouldn’t be sentenced to diversion because the crash involving 37 elementary school students was so horrific, but he couldn’t give him a longer prison term because of his strong work history and no criminal background.
The decision divided victims’ relatives at the hearing. Some said it wasn’t enough time while others said they were satisfied with the punishment.
Walker was driving the children from Woodmere Elementary School when he wrecked on a winding Chattanooga road.
ELURU: Supreme Court Judge Justice Jasti Chelameswar has urged students to use education as a tool to serve society. He appealed to the teachers to strive towards developing positive attitude among the students.Addressing the gathering at the Vignan Mahotsav-2018 at Vignan University in Vadlamudi village of Guntur district on Friday, he emphasised on the overall development of students and the role teachers need to play. He exhorted the students to draw inspiration from Gandhi’s life. Vignan University founder Dr. Lavu Rattaiah, V-C Dr. MYS Prasad and others were present.
The PLO committee, headed by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas announced that they will turn to the UN Security Council and General Assembly during the coming month to request the establishment of a Palestinian state based on 1967 borders, with its capital in East Jerusalem.
Members of the council asked that all cooperation with Israel, including security coordination, be called off.
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Monchi received the green light from Kluivert and Raiola for a transfer to Italy, now he will have to negotiate with Ajax for the player. Ajax are reportedly asking for around €20m for their starlet, which could slow down negotiations a bit as the Giallorossi don't want to pay full ask. However, with the player's consent, it will be easier for them to find an agreement.
On Oct. 5th at 11:05 p.m., Innisfail RCMP responded to a complaint of an armed robbery at the Fox and Hound Bar in Innisfail. It was reported that two masked males wearing oil patch style coveralls entered armed with sawed off barrelled type weapons demanding cash. Both males fired their weapons into the floor and an altercation ensued with a patron. Both were able to escape and flee in a white SUV type vehicle driven by a female with an undisclosed amount of cash.
The Innisfail RCMP is requesting the public’s assistance for any information surrounding this Armed Robbery.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Innisfail RCMP at 403-227-3342. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or at www.tipsubmit.com.
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LAGOS, April 28 Nigeria's First Bank plans to have 30 million customers by 2020, compared with around 13 million now, with electronic banking helping it to reach that goal, its chief executive said on Friday.
Adesola Adeduntan said 47 percent of transactions were carried out electronically at the end of March and the lender was aiming to serve customers cheaply outside its branches. (Reporting by Chijioke Ohuocha; Editing by Mark Potter)
The Corner Brook man was the subject of a press release issued by the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Monday, which said Bell was wanted in connection with an alleged assault. Bell, 23, was arrested early Tuesday morning and appeared in provincial court later in the day.
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THE buyout offer for real estate group CWG International has closed.
Elidom Investment - the entity making the voluntary cash offer at S$0.195 per share - and its concert parties now control 97.91 per cent of CWG.
Trading in CWG has been suspended with effect from Tuesday, as the total number of shares held in public hands has fallen below 10 per cent.
The offeror said in an exchange filing that it will be exercising its right of compulsory acquisition to buy all shares from shareholders who have not accepted the offer.
Elidom Investment is a takeover vehicle owned jointly by Sinway Investment, H&H Wealth and Floriland Co. It does not plan to keep CWG listed.
FRISCO, Texas (AP) – The Cowboys are a win away from breaking even in six games without suspended star running back Ezekiel Elliott.
While Dallas has improved in two straight wins following three consecutive losses without last year’s NFL rushing leader as a rookie, the playoff outlook hasn’t changed much.
The Cowboys (7-6) will need help even if they finish on a five-game winning streak.
The world’s first purpose built LNG bunkering vessel the - ENGIE Zeebrugge - has been delivered by Hanjin Heavy Industries & Construction (HHIC).
Built at HHIC’s Busan yard the LNG bunkering vessel was delivered to ENGIE, Fluxy, NYK and Mitsubishi Corp.
The 5,000 cu m capacity vessel will run LNG on its maiden to Europe after a few days of loading LNG delivered by truck at the shipyard.
The vessel’s homeport will be in Zeebrugge, Belgium and it first customers will be two LNG-powered pure truck car carriers operated by United European Car Carriers.
“The challenge in making LNG grow in the bunker market is to develop sufficient supply infrastructure to support the increasing number of LNG-fueled ships that are expected to come into operation. ENGIE Zeebrugge, in this respect, marks a milestone in the development of the European LNG bunkering chain,” NYK said in a statement.
Firefighters are battling a brush fire burning along northbound lanes of I-280 in San Francisco near the Monterey Boulevard onramp.The fire is also burning close to several homes.Stay with ABC7 News on air and online for the latest developments
FAR HILLS, N.J. (AP) - Two-time champion Karrie Webb has received a special exemption to the U.S. Women's Open at Shoal Creek in Alabama.
Webb won consecutive U.S. Women's Open titles by a combined 13 shots when she was at the top of her game. She beat Cristie Kerr and Meg Mallon by five shots at The Merit Club outside Chicago in 2000 and Se Ri Pak by eight shots at Pine Needles in North Carolina a year later.
The U.S. Women's Open at Shoal Creek starts May 31.
Webb received a 10-year exemption for her 2001 victory, and she has remained exempt through other categories every year since then.
The Australian is the first player to receive a special exemption to the Women's Open since Pak in 2016 at CordeValle.
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* Q4 net loss 2.0 million zlotys versus loss of 309,131 zlotys a year ago Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 4.0767 zlotys) (Gdynia Newsroom)
N13 billion Lagos apartment money: Amaechi threatens to sue Fani-Kayode, Fayose’s aide
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Robert Rauschenberg. Gold Standard. 1964. Oil, paper, printed reproductions, clock, cardboard box, metal, fabric, wood, string, pair of menA's boots, and Coca-Cola bottles on gold folding Japanese screen, with electric light, rope, and ceramic dog on bicycle seat and wire-mesh base, 7 ft.
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JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Voting began in the election for governor of the Indonesian capital after a months-long campaign in which the monumental problems facing Jakarta took a backseat to religious intolerance and racial bigotry.
More than 13,000 polling places opened at 7 a.m. to accommodate the 7.1 million people eligible to vote. The election is one of dozens taking place Wednesday across Muslim-majority Indonesia.
Incumbent Gov. Basuki “Ahok” Tjahaja Purnama, a minority Christian and ethnic Chinese, is vying against Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono, who is the son of a former president, and Anies Rasyid Baswedan, a moderate now courting the votes of conservative and hard-line Muslims.
Ahok’s chances appeared dashed after accusations of blasphemy led to criminal charges and his ongoing blasphemy trial but he has recently rebounded in opinion polls.
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San Francisco police responded to a shooting Wednesday at a UPS facility.
The shooting occurred at a UPS facility near 17th Street and San Bruno Avenue, ABC San Francisco affiliate KGO reported.
It is unclear whether anyone was injured in the shooting. Police asked people in the area to shelter in place.
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Irvin recorded four tackles (four solo) and two sacks in Sunday's 26-15 loss to the Chiefs.
Irvin has been on a tear throughout the Raiders' past five games, racking up 22 tackles (19 solo), 5.5 sacks and three forced fumbles during this impressive stretch. The 30-year-old outside linebacker currently has 7.5 sacks through 13 games, the most in a single season for Irvin since posting eight quarterback take-downs during his rookie campaign.
CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) - U.S. Rep. Mark Amodei says, if he had to vote Monday, he would likely vote against a Republican plan to reform federal health care laws.
Nevada's Republican member of the House of Representatives spoke to The Associated Press before making a speech to the state Legislature Monday.
His remarks came hours after congressional analysts released a financial report on the health bill.
The projection showed 24 million Americans would lose coverage by 2026 under the plan.
Amodei says that'd inflate the number of uninsured Americans to where it was before former President Barack Obama overhauled the system.
He says counting on uninsured people to get care at emergency rooms is phenomenally inefficient and expensive.
He says he is disappointed in Republican leadership for not taking more testimony on the plan.
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Based on photos of her siblings, an artist developed an age progression image of Sabrina, who would be 20 years old today.
A man pulled out a handgun and threatened an employee at a Diamond Bar gas station Sunday, then fled with cash in broad daylight, according to sheriff’s officials.
Lt. David Buckner of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Walnut station said the robbery occurred at the Chevron station at 150 S. Diamond Bar Blvd. adjacent to the onramp to the eastbound 60 Freeway just before 2 p.m.
He said the suspect brandished a handgun during the robbery and demanded cash from the only employee in the store at the time.
Buckner said the suspect fled on foot after taking an unknown amount of money.
The suspect was described as a Hispanic man between the ages of 25 and 30, 5 foot 7, 200 pounds, wearing a red shirt, khaki pants and a white beanie.
DENVER — About 10,000 pounds of food and toys were flown to veterans in rural Colorado communities as part of a 7th annual charity airlift.
KMGH-TV reports that nearly 30 planes took off from Centennial Airport on Sunday, making trips to nine cities across the state. The airlift was made possible by the Colorado Aviation Business Association, the Veterans of Foreign War, Metropolitan State University’s Precision Flight Team and private pilots.
The food and toys were given out to homeless veterans and veterans in need, as well as their families.
The state Aviation Business Association says the airlifts have helped about 1,715 families over seven years.
April 5Best Union Company SpA:
* Said on Tuesday that newco Ticket Holding acquired a 75.4 pct stake in co's share capital
* On Dec. 28, 2016, co's top shareholders signed an investment agreement with Bravo Capital according to which they would transfer their stakes to a newco
* Ticket Holding's wholly owned unit, Time for Ticket, will launch a mandatory takeover bid on co's share capital at the price of 3.00 euros ($3.20) per share
* The aim of the takeover bid is the delisting of Best Union
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Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9369 euros) ($1 = 0.9377 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
Atty Indicates Willingness To Settle Suit Against Cuneo Gilbert
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 6:44 PM EDT) -- Attorney Preetpal Grewal indicated a willingness Friday to settle her Manhattan federal court suit against her former employer Cuneo Gilbert & LaDuca LLP, which began as a sweeping national-origin bias complaint but has been pared down to a spat over her employment agreement.
U.S. District Judge Ronnie Abrams, Grewal and the defense appeared amenable to settlement talks Friday. Judge Abrams also expressed a desire to pair Grewal, who ducked sanctions after failing to appear for a recent court date, with pro bono counsel.
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By A Correspondent| The Zimbabwe Peace Project has raised an alarm over farm evictions. The NGO posted the below pictures of an unnamed farm just outside Harare.
“FarmEvictions Families speak about their ordeal. Every child has right to education, health care, nutrition and shelter but this is completely ignored when these evictions are carried out,” they said in their announcement.
It was difficult for ZimEye to obtain the name of the said farm at the time of writing. It was neither possible to obtain an explanation on the circumstances surrounding the evictions.
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The Eisenhower Business Improvement District has generated nearly $970,000 since 2015 to improve security as well as landscaping and beautification. The business district is awaiting approval from the Georgia Department of Transportation to install new street lights at four intersections.
MOSCOW (Sputnik) — According to the spokesman, the preparation for the event started a week ahead of the session.
"But when he already abstains himself from all events, in fact for two [days], from what I witnessed, he has been preparing for two days without a break," Peskov said while aired by Channel One.
The fifteenth annual "Direct Line with Vladimir Putin" event started at noon Moscow time (09:00 GMT) and is broadcast live by Channel One, Rossiya-1 and Rossiya-24 and radio stations Mayak, Vesti FM, and Radio Rossii.
"There is no need to wait for surprises probably, we should wait for an interesting and substantial talk. You know that the president is generous with definitions, orders, critical statements. That is why, let us wait," Peskov said.
The spokesman added that the 2017 "direct line" would become the most hi-tech in history.
Unbelievable. Jacob Zuma hadn’t known his pal Schabir Sheik outfoxed him and led him to believe the exchange of brown envelopes was a black economic empowerment deal.
Our former president is either very stupid or delusional, thinking he can fool the country by pleading ignorance. We were always under the impression Zuma wasn’t the sharpest pencil, but his latest claim of innocence goes beyond stupidity. Or is it a clever ploy by his lawyers who see the move as another ideal way of making a lot of money during what can only be another protracted stall?
Whatever the reason, this scenario, if allowed to play out, is farcical and will do nothing to encourage confidence and investment.
It will be a case of "back to Zuma business".
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Mayor Tory will hold a news conference on Friday morning to reveal his pick for the next deputy mayor for Toronto and East York.
The role, one of four deputy mayor positions, has been vacant since longtime city councillor Pam McConnell passed away at the age of 71 in July.
Though largely symbolic positions, Tory has said that he chose to appoint four deputy mayors to ensure that each corner of the city is fairly represented in his inner circle.
A successor to McConnell as Ward 28 councillor will be chosen at a meeting of city council in November.
Tory’s news conference is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. at the corner of Dundas Street and Sheridan Avenue.
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From Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, Jordan Armenise lives and breathes sports. It was a role with the CFL's Hamilton Tiger-Cats that provided him with a platform to merge his best attributes: sports knowledge and personality. While with the Ticats, Jordan was able to provide live performance experience in his role as the In-Game Host as well develop a digital portfolio of one-on-one sports interviews, digital sports episodic comedy and full length sports & news features as a Sports Reporter. He has also worked with CBC Sports for Hockey Night in Canada, the 2014 Sochi Olympics and Special Olympics as well as roles with Cineflix and Cream Productions as an Assistant Director in the Crime genres.
KIEV (Reuters) - A Ukrainian judge on Monday turned down the prosecutors’ request to place Ukrainian opposition figure Mikheil Saakashvili under house arrest, paving the way for his release from detention.
Ukrainian opposition figure and Georgian former President Mikheil Saakashvili gestures inside a defendants' cage as he attends a court hearing in Kiev, Ukraine December 11, 2017. REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko
“The prosecutors’ petition ... is dismissed,” Judge Larysa Tsokol told the court.
Prosecutors accuse the 49-year-old of assisting a criminal organization, charges he says were trumped up to undermine his campaign to unseat Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko.
Bishop R. Walker Nicklass was on hand to bless the new Easter fire and Easter candle at the Cathedral of the Epiphany in Sioux City. Several people were fully initiated into the Catholic Church through Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist.
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In the 15th Century, Sultan Mehmed II demands one thousand child soldiers from Prince Vlad of Transylvania for the army of the Ottoman Empire.
A 42-year-old man died in a single-vehicle rollover accident that occurred about 11:50 a.m. Monday.
The Ellis County Sheriff’s Office reported the Hays man was southbound in the 1400 block of 160th Avenue in a tank truck. The department said in a news release it appears the truck went into a west ditch and the driver over-corrected. The tank truck overturned, coming to rest on its top in the east ditch.
The driver was the only occupant, and he was wearing a seat belt. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The name of the driver is being withheld pending notification of family.
A Texas man who has pleaded guilty to bribing Mississippi’s former prison chief argues that he should get a lower sentence or stay out of federal prison altogether.
The sentencing hearing for Mark Longoria of Houston began Monday and is scheduled to continue Tuesday. He faces up to five years in prison.
Longoria waived indictment and pleaded guilty to a felony charge of conspiracy to commit bribery in August.
The CEO of Drug Testing Corp., Longoria admitted he paid nearly $230,000 to Mississippi businessman Cecil McCrory for his work helping to secure $782,000 in sales of drug testing cups in 2013 and 2014. Longoria has said he found out during the contract that McCrory was kicking back $60,000 to then-Corrections Commissioner Christopher Epps but did nothing to stop it.
In the spirit of admiring the nation’s beauty, Pos Malaysia is immortalising popular tourism spots in Pahang, Perak and Terengganu on stamps.Among the destinations featured are Istana Abu Bakar and Fraser Hill in Pahang, Leaning Tower of Teluk Intan and Pangkor Island in Perak and Crystal Mosque and Kenyir Lake in Terengganu. The stamps, printed in three se-tenants, are worth 60 sen each and come in a sheet of 20 pieces for each state.
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise has developed a Spaceborne computer that'll be tested at the International Space Station to see if it can withstand trips to Mars. Mark Fernandez, lead developer for the NASA project, joined us to talk about the technology and why a private company like HP is getting involved. Afterwards, we'll look at news that State Department workers in Cuba may have suffered from an "acoustic attack."
To cook or not to cook? Keep this little number in mind when ordering takeout and delivery.
According to a new study, the average American spends $1,175 a YEAR ordering takeout and delivery . . . which works out to about $70,000 in their lifetime. If you spend more than $100 a month on delivery, it might be more than that.
Here are FIVE stats about our food delivery habits
1. 82% of people said they order food at least twice a month. Only 4% said they never order delivery.
2. 47% of us feel like we order food too much. And 52% feel guilty about it.
3. The top three reasons for ordering food are you’re craving something specific . . . you’re too LAZY to cook . . . and you don’t have time.
4. 18% say they’re worse at cooking than they used to be because of ordering too much food.
5. The most popular thing we order is pizza, which isn’t surprising. The rest of the top five are French fries, burgers, fried rice, and egg rolls.
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NICHOLAS COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS/WVAH by ANNA TAYLOR) — A Nicholas County man charged after West Virginia State Police found the body of a missing woman stuffed inside a refrigerator has been convicted of second-degree murder.
David Allen Geier, 65, was sentenced Tuesday to 15 years in prison and is eligible for parole in 10.
A body identified as Teresa Gwinn was found inside a refrigerator in April 2017 at a home in Richwood, troopers said. Troopers made the discovery while following up on a missing person complaint.
Troopers believe the victim was strangled during a fight on March 23, 2017.
Geier originally was charged with first-degree murder.
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Several fire crews have been dispatched to Crafthole this evening to deal with a huge fire on the roof of The Finnygook Inn in Crafthole, near Whitsand Bay.
Dramatic footage captured by a Cornwall Live employee who lives in the area shows the huge flames burning out of control as a fire engine approaches the scene.
Smoke can be seen billowing from the area and an alarm bleeping away in the background.
Cornwall Live has approached Cornwall Fire Rescue for more information about the progress of the efforts to bring the blaze under control.
Road closures have been put in place to divert traffic away from the pub.
The Finnygook in is a busy pub, attracting crowds of locals and holiday-makers alike and located not far from Torpoint
More updates as we get them.
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Nearly an hour after ringing in 2017, a 23-year-old man was struck by a car and killed on Jacksonville's northside.
According to JSO, Kyle Gay was pushing a shopping cart on Rowe Avenue when a car hit him and another person from behind.
We are told the car carried Gay at least 150 feet before he fell into the street. Gay died on scene.
The car continued on Rowe Avenue and made a left on Gainesville Road. It is described as a light colored vehicle and may have front end damage.
If you have any information you are asked to call JSO at 904-630-0500 or Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS.
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Husson University's New England School of Communications ' entertainment production degree program presents "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown. This entertaining musical comedy will be in The Gracie's Black Box Theatre from April 28 30 and promises to be fun for the whole family.
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HENLEY pub operator and brewer Brakspear has bought the 11th pub in its managed estate.
The Lion in Wendlebury, near Bicester, has 190 covers while 13 bedrooms are under construction and due to open in March.
USA Today: MN Is Best-Run State In U.S.
Minnesota has been ranked the best-run state in the country by USA Today.
The report points to — among other things — a median household income $8,000 more than the median income nationwide at $65,599.
The tax base is around $4,400 a year per resident, which is more than all but four states, according to the report.
And the state has saved 10.3 percent of its annual spending in a rainy day fund.
Minnesota also has a nearly perfect credit rating from Moody’s.
For more on the report, click here.
Legendary musician Billy Joel will return to Chicago to perform at Wrigley Field on Friday, September 7, 2018. This performance will make Billy Joel the first artist in history to play Wrigley Field for five consecutive years, and a record-setting seventh overall appearance. Billy Joel is undeniably the all-time leader in concert ticket sales for…
On April 18, 1591, Pope Gregory XIV issued a Papal Bull abolishing slavery in the Philippines and requiring reparations to be made to Philippine natives enslaved by Europeans. —Marielle Medina, Inquirer Research
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The Illinois Department of Revenue says more than three hundred state employees are two or more years delinquent on their taxes.
The Chicago Tribune reports there are 312 state workers – including two unidentified lawmakers – have not filed tax returns for the 2014 calendar year, which were due in April 2015.
Those employees have been given a $250 fine for the delinquency.
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Stephen Stills, one of rock music’s most enduring figures, celebrates his 72nd birthday today. Born Stephen Arthur Stills, his career spans six decades with four hugely influential groups – Buffalo Springfield, Crosby, Stills & Nash (CSN), and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young (CSNY) and Manassas, in addition to his multiple solo efforts. He became the first person to be inducted twice on the same night into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for his work with CSN and Buffalo Springfield. Listen for your favorite tunes today as Stephen Stills is our Tuesday Featured Artist!
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Accidents happen. How you handle the situation is what’s important.
Meet Ben Sowards, who is officially “Father of the Year,” after coming to his daughter’s rescue last week. While at school, his 6-year-old daughter Valerie, had an accident. As any kid would do, Valerie cried. So what did dad do? Well, he pulled a Billy Madison…
“Of course I peed my pants, everyone my age pees their pants. It’s the coolest.”
That’s right, dad headed to school with a giant wet spot on his pants in order to make his daughter feel a little bit better about the accident.
My little sis had an accident today at kindergarten & this is how my dad left to pick her up so she wouldn't feel so sad/embarrassed 😂😂❤️ pic.twitter.com/veHMFO4QHr — Lucinda Sowards (@LucindaSowards) April 14, 2017
Quick, get this man a trophy! He’s a hero!
OBERTSHAUSEN, Germany — July 3, 2018 — On July 2, 2018, KARL MAYER, manufacturer of warp knitting and warp preparation machines, welcomed a 14-member delegation from China’s warp knitting stronghold Haining, Zhejiang province, with the world’s widest high-performance tricot machine.
The record HKS 3-M has a working width of 280 inches. Compared to the previously available standards, the width expansion makes it possible to produce webs of different widths with a higher number of webs. This performance impressed the visitors.
The delegation consisted of heads of the Haining Economic and Information Technology Bureau and managing directors of companies in the textile industry and other sectors.
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Take a look at the celebrities who have descended upon Super Bowl 52 in Minnesota, where the annual slate of parties will be in full swing Saturday night before the New England Patriots take on the Philadelphia Eagles. The list includes Justin Timberlake, Snoop Dogg, Donnie Wahlberg, Jenny McCarthy, Oliva Culpo, Faith Evans, model Camille Kostek and more.
A priest asks for Scully’s help after the mysterious death of a girl whose eyes appear to have been burned out of their sockets.
Keisha Marie Liendo, 21, and Joseph Lamont Smith, 31, were arrested following the incident, which occurred at the Green Tree Inn in the 14100 block of Green Tree Boulevard. Authorities said Liendo bit a housekeeper while Smith punched a security guard during an altercation on Friday afternoon.
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Alexis Sanchez scored his first goal for new side Manchester United on Saturday on his first appearance at Old Trafford, netting the second against Hu
Tue, Feb 14: Your property taxes and water bills are going up. City council held its annual budget meeting last night. David Baxter has more on how much you’ll pay, plus city’s reasoning for their decisions.
Dec 12 (Reuters) - ELMA ELECTRONIC AG:
* ANTICIPATES TO CLOSE THE YEAR 2017 WITH A SIGNIFICANTLY HIGHER NET PROFIT IN THE RANGE OF CHF 4 MILLION (PREVIOUS YEAR: CHF 2.3 MILLION) Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
FERC Must Order Entergy Refunds, La. Urges DC Circ.
Law360, Washington (February 2, 2018, 8:40 PM EST) -- The Louisiana Public Service Commission urged a D.C. Circuit panel on Friday to once again send back to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission a long-running dispute over refunds denied to the state’s Entergy Corp. customers, despite refund orders FERC granted in other cases virtually “without fail.”
The LPSC has been ping-ponging between FERC and the D.C. Circuit for more than 20 years, with its latest appeal accusing the agency of going back on its normal policies and arbitrarily and incorrectly concluding that Entergy’s parent company could...
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April 24 (Reuters) -
* CANADA MINISTER FREELAND SAYS NAFTA PARTNERS ARE MAKING GOOD PROGRESS ON AUTOS, BUT ISSUE IS "FIENDISHLY COMPLEX"
* CANADA MINISTER FREELAND SAYS MEETING AT USTR TO FOCUS ON AUTOS RULES OF ORIGIN
* CANADA MINISTER FREELAND SAYS NAFTA DEAL "WILL BE DONE WHEN WE´RE DONE"
* CANADA MINISTER FREELAND DECLINES TO COMMENT ON SPECIFICS OF NAFTA AUTOS NEGOTIATIONS, REPEATS THAT GOOD PROGRESS BEING MADE
* CANADA MINISTER FREELAND SAYS BELIEVES AUTOS RULES WILL BE "THE HEART" OF NAFTA DEAL
* CANADA MINISTER FREELAND SAYS NEGOTIATIONS ARE IN "VERY INTENSIVE PHASE", NEGOTIATORS WORKED OVER THE WEEKEND AND AGAIN ON MONDAY
* CANADA MINISTER FREELAND SAYS MODERNIZED NAFTA THAT IS A "WIN WIN WIN" OUTCOME IS ABSOLUTELY POSSIBLE AND COULD BE REALLY GOOD FOR WORKERS IN ALL 3 COUNTRIES (Reporting by David Lawder)
The man who shot a Simpson County Sheriff's Deputy has his murder trial venue moved to another county. 30-year-old Ben Wyatt will now stand trial in Allen County. Wyatt allegedly shot Simpson County Sheriff Deputy Eddie Lawson twice when Lawson was attempting to serve a warrant on Wyatt back in March 2016 in Franklin. Wyatt is facing attempted murder of a police officer and possession of a handgun by a convicted felon charges. The trial will begin on January 16, 2018.
There will be a Jim Bowie Days bass tournament after all.
The event will take place from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 17, with the weigh-in to follow, at Amon G. Carter Lake in rural Bowie.
Registration will begin at 5 a.m. at the Selma Park boat ramp.
There will be cash prizes for the top-3 teams, and the big bass winner competition.
The entry fee is $100 per team.
Proceeds from the tournament will benefit the Bowie High School Bass Club, which is coming off its most successful season yet.
For information, call Rusty Edwards at 1-940-872-5311.
Selma Park boat ramp will be the site of the weigh-in for the Jim Bowie Days bass tournament set for Sunday starting with a 5 a.m. registration. (News file photo by Barbara Green)
If you’re looking for relief from the heat, take Big Falls off the list.
The Eau Claire County Parks & Forest Department announces that water testing results by the City County Health Department indicates Big Falls wading area has unsafe levels and is currently closed.
Lake Altoona, Lake Eau Claire and Coon Fork Lake beaches are currently open.
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LOS ANGELES — Marvel’s continuing space opera Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 has yet to hit theatres, but plans are already in the works for the third instalment.
On Monday, James Gunn announced on Facebook that he would be returning to write and direct Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. Gunn also wrote and directed the first and second Guardians films.
The franchise stars Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista and features the voices of Bradley Cooper and Vin Diesel.
In his post, Gunn said that Guardians 3 will come after 2018’s Avengers: Infinity War and conclude the story of this iteration of Guardians of the Galaxy, helping to launch Marvel’s next 10 years.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 hits theatres on May 5.
GBP has underperformed in the G10 space this week as negative headlines from the Conservative Party conference, where a troubled speech from Prime Minister Theresa has led to concerns about her potential resignation and a Conservative leadership election, according to analysts at Nomura.
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“If we see headlines of Theresa May’s resignation, we’d expect the pound to suffer and quickly. Nonetheless, if Tory rebels look to the long game, we think it’s too early to push for that resignation and we’ll go back to trading the BoE and upcoming EU negotiations, both of which may present upside surprises versus low market expectations. We remain tactically short EUR/GBP into the BoE’s November inflation report.”
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) – A new Starbucks restaurant is scheduled to open soon in Macon County.
A manager at a Decatur Starbucks restaurant tells WAND-TV the new location will be located at 1910 S. Mt. Zion Road, which is close to a Rural King store. City leaders approved a building permit for the business on Tuesday.
The manager says Starbucks is now looking to hire more people to prepare for the new business.
The only other full Starbucks store in Decatur is close to Target at the Mound Center plaza.
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The Ekphrastacy evenings at Heights Arts involve performers, usually poets, riffing on the work currently on the gallery’s walls. But this month’s showcase should be especially intriguing because the current exhibit Sound and Vision features a display of unusual or musician-created instruments.
The exhibit’s curator Christopher Auerbach-Brown will conduct an evening that includes a discussion with the contributing musicians, demonstrations on some of the instruments, and poets Christine Howey, Damien McClendon, Ephraim Nehemiah and Catherine Wing offering their interpretation of the instruments on view. The program, which is free, is followed by a community reception.
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Police have released a surveillance camera image of a suspect who allegedly sexually assaulted a woman inside a downtown building and then fled the scene in a taxi.
According to police, the 49-year-old woman was in the concourse level of a building near King Street West and York Street at around 11:45 p.m. on Feb. 1 when the assault happened.
It is alleged that the suspect approached the woman and sexually assaulted her before exiting the building and fleeing the area in a taxi.
The image released by police was taken from surveillance camera footage from that taxi.
Police describe the suspect as 20 to 30 years old, about five-foot-six to five-foot-seven and between 170 and 180 Lbs. with short black hair. He was last carrying a dark-coloured knapsack..
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at (416) 808-7474 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at (416) 222-TIPS (8477).
Jan 02, Colombo: Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe on Monday challenged former president Mahinda Rajapaksa to topple the current government, days after the Kurunegala district parliamentarian expressed his intent to make a political comeback by bringing down the government this year. "I will be going next week to Switzerland for one week giving Mahinda time to bring the government down," Press Trust of India quoted Premier Wickremesinghe.
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CrimeStoppers and the Honolulu Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a man suspected of robbing the First Hawaiian Bank on Kapahulu Avenue.
It happened on Friday, Jan. 2, at around 9:25 a.m.
According to police, the suspect entered the bank, approached a teller, and demanded money. Police say he fled after he got the money.
The man is described to be in his 30s, 6-foot-1, around 200 pounds with a medium build and dark hair.
He was wearing a yellow poncho, black long-sleeved shirt, khaki pants, black sunglasses, black gloves, and a white surgical mask.
Anyone with information is asked to call CrimeStoppers at 955-8300 or submit an anonymous tip online here.
CrimeStoppers will pay a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information that leads to the arrest of a suspect.
CAIRO Islamic State was responsible for two church bombings in Egypt on Sunday that killed at least 36 and injured over 100, the group's news agency Amaq said.
"A group that belongs to Islamic State carried out the two attacks on the churches in the cities of Tanta and Alexandria," Amaq said.
(Reporting by Ahmed Tolba; Writing by Eric Knecht; Editing by Larry King)
A portrait of actor Johnny Depp made of tobacco, by artist Abdelrahman al-Habrouk, burns in Alexanria, Egypt August 10, 2017.
ALEXANDRIA, Egypt (Reuters) - In a small studio littered with empty cigarette packets in Egypt's second city, Alexandria, Abdelrahman al-Habrouk sits hunched over a sheet of paper making portraits with tobacco.
The cigarettes fuel his art; he breaks them in half, painstakingly traces out monochrome images of celebrities or animals with the fine flakes of tobacco, then sprinkles his creations with gunpowder and sets them on fire.
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The resulting scorch-marks on the white paper form the portrait.
Habrouk, now 23, started using unusual materials to make images a couple of years ago, experimenting with coffee, salt and sand before settling on the tobacco technique because it is more durable.
"The idea is that I'm trying to make the art live longer," he told Reuters.
"I wanted to make something good out of something that is considered harmful," he added.
BRUSSELS — Official figures show that industrial output across the 19 countries that make up the eurozone fell in June, a development that will likely reinforce concerns about the export-sapping impact of the rising euro.
Eurostat said Monday that output declined by 0.6 per cent during the month, giving up half the previous month’s gain.
The fall, the first since February, was in line with predictions in financial markets, with many economists warning about the implications of the euro’s 10 per cent rise against the dollar this year on the back of strong eurozone economic data and uncertainty over the economic program of U.S. President Donald Trump.
Despite the June fall, industrial production was still a healthy 2.6 per cent higher compared with a year earlier, though down on May’s 3.9 per cent annual rate.
The new name is North Front Theatre and the new owners wanted to keep the classic feel alive in Wilmington. "One of the partners worked here for a long time before Level 5 City Stage shut down.
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Chowdown champions are facing off Wednesday at Nathan’s Famous July Fourth hot dog eating contest. Ten-time winner Joey “Jaws” Chestnut will confront 20 other men on New York’s Coney Island boardwalk. Scroll down for everything you need to know about this year's comp, and check back right here for updates on the competition, starting at 11 a.m..
LONDON (Reuters) - Theresa May should stay on as British prime minister despite mishaps in her keynote party conference speech, Home Secretary Amber Rudd wrote in The Telegraph newspaper.
Under the headline "Theresa May will stay as Prime Minister and get the job done," Rudd said the government would deliver Brexit under May's leadership.
"She should stay," Rudd wrote in the article that will appear in the newspaper on Friday. Rudd said May's conference speech was at times a little hard to watch but added that the prime minister dealt with the interruptions with guts and grace.
(Reporting by Guy Faulconbridge)
The construction union has attacked the botched demolition by explosives of the former Anglesea power station, saying it was bewildered by the lack of care taken during the failed operation.
Alcoa attempted to raze the six-storey building on Wednesday but only succeeded in leveling two steel structures attached to the old power station.
Close but no cigar: the Anglesea power plant is partly demolished. Photo: Joe Armao
On Thursday Alcoa said it was working with the “principal contractor” to assess the site and determine how the remainder of the building should be demolished.
But the CFMEU said it was shut out of the process, arguing the implosion had potentially left Anglesea residents vulnerable to asbestos exposure.
The union singled out at WorkSafe, accusing it of a “lack of care” in tackling concerns about asbestos contamination.
In a few years maybe there will be a better idea of the larger trend that made 2016 a more violent year. Memphis Police Director Michael Rallings has said gangs were a factor in more homicides but not necessarily most of them or if they did, it still remained an act between two people who knew each other and being in a gang wasn't necessarily what set off the violent reaction.
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A woman has been taken to hospital after a car ended up on its side in Attleborough.
The incident, involving a Vauxhall Agila, happened in Church Street, shortly after 2pm on Monday afternoon.
Fire crews from Attleborough and Wymondham, the police and ambulance service were all in attendance.
A woman was taken to the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital for further care. A spokesperson said her injuries were not thought to be life-threatening.
The road was completely blocked and closed, at the junction with Queen’s Square, but reopened at 3.18pm.
The Isabella County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a suspicious death after a woman found a man dead in a driveway beside his vehicle.
It happened on Sunday, August 13, at 1:31 p.m.
A woman called officials after she drove into a driveway on Kay Street off Isabella Road and found the 45-year-old man from Union Township dead in his driveway.
Deputies said it appeared the man had been dead for several hours, apparently shot in the head.
A gun was also found under some clothing in the driveway.
Because of the unusual circumstances, the Michigan State Police forensic mobile unit was called to process the scene, and along with the deputies, were on the scene for more than nine hours.
Officials said it appears the man may have taken his own life, but the incident is still under investigation.
The man’s name has not been released.
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SHANGHAI: German carmaker Volkswagen AG's China sales are set to grow at least 4-5 percent this year, the automaker's China chief said on Tuesday.
China Chief Executive Jochem Heizmann also said the firm was looking to quickly resolve concerns among some Chinese dealers of its Audi AG cars over a tie-up with SAIC Motor Corp Ltd .
The China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM)predicted in January overall car sales would rise 5 percent this year, slowing from the 13.7 percent growth in 2016 due to the rollback of a tax incentive for small-engine cars.
(Reporting by Jake Spring; Writing by Adam Jourdan; Editing by Stephen Coates)
Apple Inc. is designing and producing its own device displays for the first time, using a secret manufacturing facility near its California headquarters to make small numbers of the screens for testing purposes, according to people familiar with the situation. That puts Samsung Electronics Co.’s $3.4 billion a year relationship with Apple at risk. The rival phone-maker was Apple’s fourth biggest supplier in 2017, Bloomberg data show.
The New York Yankees’ sudden-death playoff against the Minnesota Twins is in danger of being blacked out for 3.1 million metro-area households. Disney, whose ESPN channel will broadcast the game,...
It's been 20 years since "The Big Lebowski" first opened in theaters on March 6, 1998. In honor of the Coen brothers' cult comedy -- which loosely centers around an alleged kidnapping and ransom plot -- Wonderwall.com is taking a look back at the cast and how they've changed over the years. Keep reading to catch up with Jeff Bridges, John Goodman and more stars of "The Big Lebowski."
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European equities got off on the right foot in 2017, pushed higher on Monday by a stellar set of data showing eurozone manufacturing growth at a 68-month high.
Manufacturing in the Netherlands and Austria were also at 68-month highs, with France close behind at a 67-month high, according to IHS Markit.
German manufacturing was at a 35-month high in December, and Italian manufacturing hit a 6-month high despite the political uncertainty of a change of government and a bank bailout.
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DOJ Stepping Up Prosecutions Of Medical Providers Who Abuse Prescribing Authority It's believed that 80 percent of people addicted to heroin today started with prescription painkillers. The over-prescription of opioids in the U.S. has been well documented. NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with U.S. Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein about how the Department of Justice is ramping up prosecutions of medical providers who abuse their prescribing authority when it comes to opioids.
Trudeau’s boldest move, Editorial, May 30
Your editorial highlights the political risks in the Justin Trudeau government’s decision to buy the Kinder Morgan pipeline, but there is also a major economic risk involved.
If the government had read the fine print of Kinder Morgan’s security filings, it would note that the company warned its investors last year about the threat posed by successful action on climate change, in response to a formal complaint from Greenpeace on inadequate disclosure of climate risk.
According to the filing, serious progress on achieving the Paris climate agreement’s decarbonization goals would reduce oil demand and thus oil companies might not be able to honour their contracts with Kinder Morgan or sign new ones.
So Ottawa has bought itself a pipeline that only succeeds economically if the Paris agreement fails. Quite the Faustian bargain.
COIMBATORE: The wife of vice-chancellor of Bharathiar University in Coimbatore A Ganapathi has been arrested for allegedly tampering with the evidence in connection with the graft case against him.
Swarnalatha was arrested on Saturday for dumping the cash in the garbage after her husband was caught by Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) for accepting a bribe of Rs 30 lakh from a job-aspirant.
He was arrested by a team of DVAC after he was caught accepting the bribe from Suresh, who was seeking the post of assistant professor.
As per reports, Suresh had earlier complained to police regarding the demand for the bribe.
On the basis of the complaint, DVAC had laid out a trap and caught the vice chancellor red-handed with Rs 1 lakh in cash and a cheque of Rs 29 lakh.
Ganapathi was appointed the vice-chancellor of Bharathiar University in March 2016.
Supporters of cattleman and anti-federal figure Cliven Bundy are protesting a presidential decision to give national monument protection to public land where Bundy grazes cows near his southern Nevada ranch.
The Spectrum of St. George, Utah, ( http://bit.ly/2iVR3K7 ) reports that Bundy family members and friends staged a peaceful rally of about a few dozen people on Saturday near the Bundy home.
Family matriarch Carol Bundy is expressing fear that the government will ban grazing in the Gold Butte area — although the U.S. Interior Department says grazing will be allowed.
An armed standoff in April 2014 stopped a federal roundup of Bundy cattle and led to the arrest on federal charges of 19 people including five Bundy family members.
Trial is set to begin Feb. 6 in Las Vegas for the first six defendants in that case.
SKOPJE, Macedonia (AP) — Paleontologists from Bulgaria and Macedonia are excavating the fossilized remains of a prehistoric elephant believed to pre-date the mammoth, after its bones were discovered accidentally by a man working in a field.
Scientists at the Natural Science Museum of Macedonia and the Natural History Museum of Sofia said Tuesday they began excavating the skeleton in Dolni Disan in central Macedonia last Friday. They estimated the animal would have weighed about 10 tons and have been about 50 years old at the time of its death, roughly 8 million years ago during the Miocene epoch.
Biljana Garevska of the Natural Science Museum in Skopje said the fossil was of one of the elephant’s ancestors which roamed the region at a time when it was covered by African-like savannah.
SHARE COPY LINK As workers built a patio behind a home in North Myrtle Beach on Tuesday, they stumbled upon an unexploded piece of ordnance, according to a tweet from the City of North Myrtle Beach. It was blown up later Tuesday evening. McClatchy
As workers built a patio behind a home in North Myrtle Beach on Tuesday, they stumbled upon an unexploded piece of ordnance, according to a tweet from the City of North Myrtle Beach. It was blown up later Tuesday evening. McClatchy
BANGOR, Maine - City police are investigating a possible shooting on Ohio Street that was reported to have occurred at a residence there. Sgt. Wade Betters said the officers and detectives from the Bangor Police Department's Central Investigations Division were called to the area of 125 Ohio St. shortly before 3 p.m. At least one tracking dog was brought to the scene, which is close to the intersection of Ohio Street and Highland Avenue.
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ITHACA, N.Y. (AP) — Chris Lewis scored 17 points and Harvard came from four-points down in the final minutes to pull out a 76-73 win at Cornell in an Ivy League battle Saturday night.
The Crimson, the preseason Ivy League favorite, remains a game back of unbeaten conference leader Penn.
Stone Gettings hit two free throws with 4:43 to put the Big Red up by four, 66-62, but Lewis made two free throws and Danilo Djuricic hit a 3 with 3:09 left to put Harvard in front, 67-66.
Jack Gordon got Cornell even with the first of two free throws, but Seth Towns drilled a 3 with 2:25 remaining and from there Justin Bassey, Christian Juzang and Corey Johnson each hit a pair of free throws to preserve the win.
Towns finished with 15 points, seven boards and six assists for Harvard (10-11, 5-1).
Gettings scored 32 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to lead the Big Red (8-11, 2-4). Matt Morgan added 16 points and dished six assists.
Ajaokuta Steel staff petition FG over Sole Administrator’s refuses to quit
Petitioners ignorant— Sole Administrator By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief ABUJA—Staff of ABUJA—Staff of Ajaokuta Steel Company in Kogi State have petitioned the Federal Government over alleged refusal of the Sole Administrator, Mr Joseph Isah, to retire after completing his tenure.The staff, in the petition sent through Acting Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mrs.Read More The post Ajaokuta Steel staff petition FG over Sole Administrator’s refuses to quit appeared first on Vanguard News. Read Full Story
Councilman John Grasso paid for fountains along Marley and Furnace creeks. He said they helped boost oxygen in the water for fish and plants.
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CONWAY, SC (WMBF) – Members of Coast RTA are searching for several of its bus stop signs that went missing over the weekend.
According to a press release, 14 signs for the transit authority’s Route 2 – Conway to Loris – were installed last week. Eight of them are reportedly missing.
“According to our contacts, no one with the county removed the signs over the weekend,” said Coast RTA general manager Brian Piascik. “At this point, we have determined that whoever removed the signs did so without authorization.”
Anyone with information about the missing bus stop signs is asked to call the Horry County Police Department at (843) 915-5350. The release stated that if anyone is willing to return the signs, they may do so at Coast RTA’s Conway terminal, located at 1418 Third Avenue, with no questions asked.
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In November, Ed Spexarth of J.P. Weigand & Sons asked the city to consider the change, which would allow a potential buyer to open a facility at 1125 N. Main St. Currently adult day care facilities are only allowed in residential zoning districts in the city.
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THE funeral for brothers Chris Holmes and Leith Wakeham will be held this Friday, January 6.
The pair, aged 25 and 22, were killed along with their friend Simon Prideaux in a high speed car crash at Bucca on December 17.
The ceremony will take place at 11.30am at the Bundaberg Crematorium on Cummins Rd.
All are welcome.
Guests are advised not to bring flowers or wear suits or ties, but "dress in what the boys would like or wear”.
Concerns about Michael Dell’s plans for VMware, which is controlled by his privately held Dell Technologies, have created an opportunity in shares of a Dell tracking stock for VMware.
Dell Technologies Class V (ticker: DVMT) fell 14% last week, to $71, and now trades at a 42% discount to VMware (VMW), whose shares were off 18%, to $123....
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — One Billion Rising is the largest mass initiative to end violence against women in human history.
Events were happening all across the world on Tuesday.
In Chattanooga, hundreds of people attended One Billion Rising. It was put on by the Partnership for Families, Children, and Adults. The dance party raised awareness for violence against women.
Organizers say this is a great way to talk about a difficult subject manner.
“There is nothing pleasant about violence against women, but there is a lot pleasant about ending it and there is a lot pleasant about dancing. So we are taking something that is tough to talk about it and taking the sting out of it,” said Bergen Aldahir, with Partnership for Families, Children, and Adults.
The name One Billion Rising, stems from the statistic that 1 in 3 women will be beaten or raped during her lifetime, totaling 1 billion women and girls.
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More than 450 scripted shows aired in 2016, continuing an era of "Peak TV" that shows no signs of slowing down. (That's an increase of 46 new shows over the previous year, and nearly double the number of scripted shows in 2011.) And while there's concern over quality control -- each network u...
Brian Ortega, the third-ranked featherweight in the UFC, has the biggest fight of his young career Saturday against second-ranked former lightweight champion Frankie Edgar at UFC 222 in Las Vegas.
Ortega first had to overcome his own battle Thursday as he underwent a challenging and painful weight cut to get down to 146 pounds. Here is his story, in his words and through the lens of Southern California News Group staff photographer Hans Gutknecht.
LONDON, Feb 2 (Reuters) - British power network operator National Grid’s electricity capacity auction for 2018/2019 has granted capacity agreements to Grangemouth CHP, UK Power Reserve, Centrica, EDF Energy, Tata Steel , Scottish Power, E.ON UK and SSE Generation among others, it said on Friday. (Reporting by Oleg Vukmanovic; Editing by David Goodman)
Priyanka Gandhi's office on Monday rubbished the reports of her taking over as the working president.
Shunning media reports of Priyanka being allotted the coveted post in the party, her PA told ANI that no discussion has taken place in this regard.
"Complete fabrication. No such discussion took place whatsoever," said P. Sahay, Personal Assistant of
According to reports, the news on Priyanka started doing rounds post the August 8 Working Committee (CWC) meeting.
The reports further said that president raised the subject of a change in leadership of the party.
In the meeting senior leaders, including former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, suggested if should be made the Working President of the grand old party.
(Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
Cause Of Death Released In Fall At Colorado Ski Resort A Texas woman who fell from a chairlift at a small Colorado ski resort last week died from a rupture of the aorta and other traumatic injuries, an autopsy has concluded. Colorado Minimum Wage Rises To $9.30 Under Ballot Measure Minimum wage workers in Colorado are getting a raise in the new year.
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On this episode of Collider Movie Talk (Monday August 14th, 2017) Mark Ellis, Jeremy Jahns, Jon Schnepp, Perri Nemiroff, Ashley Mova and Wendy Lee discuss the following:
Tom Cruise injured on set of Mission Impossible 6
Ben Affleck calls Justice League interesting movie by 2 directors; says DCEU is getting it right
Sony drops Bad Boys For Life from schedule
Box Office Report
Leonardo DiCaprio to make Leonardo Da Vinci biopic at Paramount
Maz Kanata to have even smaller role in The Last Jedi
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[India], Feb 3 (ANI): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Saturday arrested GST commissioner of Kanpur, Sansar Singh, on the charges of bribery.
Singh, his three official staff and five private persons were arrested for allegedly taking and demanding bribe.
The CBI has also registered an FIR against Singh's wife.
Further investigation is on. (ANI)
Roughly 70 students attending summer school programs at Beaufort Elementary School were on lockdown for 15 minutes Wednesday morning, district spokesman Jim Foster said. An office employee heard a loud noise around 10:50 a.m. and decided to call city of Beaufort police, who responded within minutes, Foster said.
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HANOVER, Jamaica — A man was shot dead by unknown assailants who entered his home last night in Kew district, Hanover.
The deceased has been identified as 36-year-old technician Lincoln Muir otherwise called “fat head”.
The gunmen reportedly entered the dwelling about 11:45 pm and shot Muir several times.
The police were subsequently summoned and Muir was found lying face down with multiple gunshots.
He was taken to hospital where death was confirmed.
(AP) – Arkansas is fighting on multiple legal fronts to begin a series of double-executions.
Bruce Earl Ward and Don William Davis Jr. were scheduled to die Monday night in the first two of eight executions over 11 days. A state court judge on Friday blocked Arkansas from using one of its three lethal injection drugs until he can determine whether it was obtained properly, and a federal judge on Saturday issued stays of all the executions.
Lawyers for the state have appeals pending before the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals and the state Supreme Court. They say in their filings that the stays should be reversed immediately so Arkansas can carry out the executions before one of its lethal injection drugs expires at the end of the month.
Donald Folden holds the sign advertising his tour. WASHINGTON, DC — “Breaking into the tour market of DC is not easy when you’re trying to get people to #seemoreofdc and truly enjoy what we have to offer here, and your information is about Black people,” says Donald Folden. Folden via his company, Capital…
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CANBERRA, Australia—The Tasmanian tiger is the subject of one of the most enduring wildlife legends: an extinct wolflike marsupial that some Australians believe still exists in the dense forests of its last island stronghold.
A new map the tiger’s genetic code has provided one of the most complete blueprints of an extinct animal—adding to those of mammoths, passenger pigeons and Neanderthal man. It found the striped predator was anything but fearsome—it was in poor genetic health before it was hunted to extinction.
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Welcome to our group test of horse shampoos and washes. All of the washes in this group test have been thoroughly tested by busy yard owner and hunting enthusiast Harriet Rimmer. Find out what she thought below.
Cavalor’s official description
Cavalor Hygienic Wash is a shampoo that goes a step further than a standard shampoo for horses. Hygienic Wash not only cleans the horse’s skin, but also kills bacteria, viruses and fungi. Cavalor Hygienic Wash is pH neutral and suitable for all skin types.
Harriet’s first impressions
This wash looked almost too kind to their skin and I thought it might not give them a really good wash.
Overview of performance
This wash was very good on horses with sensitive skin, as it cuts through the scurf and gave a really good clean. A good choice for sensitive horses rather than your go-to everyday wash.
Harriet’s likes and dislikes
I liked the fact that it was very gentle on the skin, but it was hard to know how much you should dilute it as it could get very “frothy”.
Kobe Bryant made a cameo at New England Patriots offseason team activities on Wednesday.
As Patriots players returned to work in the voluntary offseason program on Wednesday, they were greeted by a celebrity guest from a different sport: Kobe Bryant. — Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) May 30, 2018
Kobe Bryant was a guest at #Patriots OTAs today pic.twitter.com/LZzCzYn6pI — Nora Princiotti (@NoraPrinciotti) May 30, 2018
Many Patriots reported for the team’s voluntary OTAs, which continued Wednesday after players got the long weekend off.
Bill Belichick doesn’t hesitate to include sports stars, TV stars and coaches from every sport in the Patriots’ practices. In last week’s OTA session, Belichick invited a handful of college football coaches to observe practice. He has also invited Boston Celtics coach Brad Stevens with regularity. Even Donald Trump was known to hang around Gillette Stadium before becoming a politician.
It will be interesting to hear if Bryant spoke to the team.
Where did the month of January go? Is your New Year’s resolution still intact? Or did you even make one? The Corning Red Hat Cats began their 20th year by pledging to experience an event every month as part of their resolve. Their January excursion took them to The Imperial Dinner Theatre in Pocahontas where they viewed “The Cemetery Club,” staring local resident Cindy Bolen. The premise of the show centers around three best friends striving to begin life again after the death of their husbands.
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Artist Liz Akins suffers from a compulsive skin picking disorder called Dermatillomania.
After getting anxious when using public transport she discovered drawing is the best distraction from the disorder.
When she travels she now uses newspapers to create art and gives them to fellow travellers for free.
As part of Scratch the Surface's mental health arts festival she gave out free art on Coventry buses.
Pos Malaysia group CEO resigns
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 11 — Pos Malaysia Bhd’s Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), Datuk Mohd Shukrie Mohd Salleh has tendered his resignation, which will take effect on Dec 31, 2017.
In a statement, the company said during his tenure, Shukrie had served Pos Malaysia well with many key initiatives undertaken by him.
He also played a vital role in the acquisition of logistics-related assets, consummating strategic collaboration with Lazada Malaysia, one of the pivotal elements of the newly launched Digital Free Trade Zone by the government recently, as well as, other collaboration with Tigers Limited of Hong Kong, among others.
“This has resulted in Pos Malaysia achieving one of its highest share price and by extension, one of the highest market capitalisation as well,” it said.
Meanwhile, the board of Pos Malaysia also announced that Datuk Azlan Shahrim has been appointed as the Covering GCEO and shall report to the board until the appointment of a suitable candidate. — Bernama
The Raiders knocked off former No. 1 Sierra Canyon at the Les Schwab Invitational to vault into top spot.
If you want to be No. 1, beat No. 1.
That’s what the Nathan Hale Raiders did last week by beating Sierra Canyon of Chatsworth, Calif., in the championship game of the Les Schwab Invitational in Hillsboro, Ore.
That win put the Raiders (9-0) into the top spot in the Maxpreps.com High School Top 25 boys basketball national rankings. Nathan Hale was No. 7 last week.
Sierra Canyon was No. 1 in the nation last week. It fell to No. 3.
Garfield High, which was No. 6 last week, fell out of the rankings after losing its last two games at the Les Schwab Invitational while missing players because of injury.
Nathan Hale plays traditional state power O’Dea on Tuesday.
Iggy Azalea Sued Over $300K In Unpaid Credit Card Bills
Poor porcelain thang.
Iggy Azalea is being sued by American Express for $299,147.81 in unpaid credit card bills, according to legal documents obtained by E! News. AMEX is seeking the full amount, which is $250,000 over her $50,000 credit limit. Financial struggles are nothing new for the “Fancy” rapper, in 2016 she had a whopping $269,980.20 for unpaid 2015 taxes and $391,056.55 for 2014, which is the year her debut album, “The New Classic,” dropped.
Azalea’s net worth was estimated to be $10 million in 2016, but it’s unclear where that figure has gone to as of now. The rent for her apartment alone is $15,000 a month. She hasn’t come out with an album since her debut project in 2014, but promised fans that her sophomore album, “Digital Distortion,” would come out eventually.
Get yourself an accountant, sis!
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott will be a brand ambassador for New Era Cap, the official on-field cap of the National Football League.
New Era will launch its first 2017 on-field campaign leading into NFL training camps. Training Collection features a variety of products, including 39THIRTY®, 9TWENTY®, GOLFER, Visor and Bucket caps.
Prescott and the Cowboys go to training camp in Oxnard, Calif., in late July.
Prescott will be featured across New Era’s football marketing campaigns throughout the entire season. New Era has been the official on-field cap of the NFL since 2012.
McCray (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Steelers, Ryan O'Halloran of The Florida Times-Union reports.
There's been no report of McCray seeing the practice field since suffering the knee injury in Week 2's loss to the Titans, and he remains without a timetable for a return. The reserve linebacker should continue to be considered on a week-by-week basis.
The hype is getting real for the next installment of Mission: Impossible.
A poster featuring Tom Cruise in silhouette was released on Thursday. The poster says the movie will be released July 27th.
An eight-second tease was also released on social media. It points to the first trailer of Mission: Impossible – Fallout that will be shown for the first time during this Sunday’s Super Bowl.
The movie included Impossible vets Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg and Alec Baldwin. Henry Cavill and Angela Bassett join the cast for this sequel.
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Louisiana agriculture dept. pays off hefty construction debt
Photo: Dr. Mike Strain, Commissioner of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry
BATON ROUGE- Louisiana Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain says his agency has paid off $97 million in borrowing debts he inherited when he took over the office in 2008.
Strain told the House Appropriations Committee on Monday the Department of Agriculture and Forestry made the final payment in September, six years ahead of schedule.
The debt involved bonds sold by his predecessor, Bob Odom, to pay for construction projects and equipment purchases.
The projects included a sugar syrup mill in southwest Louisiana, an office complex in Woodworth, firefighting equipment and tractors and a remodeling of the department's main office in Baton Rouge.
A yearly portion of taxes from racetrack slot machines helped pay off the debt. Strain says that money now will go to agency operations to lessen reliance on general tax dollars.
DETROIT - Detroit police are searching for a 14-year-old girl who went missing from her home on the city's west side.
Nietra Wright was last seen by her mother around 10:30 p.m. Sunday in the 20000 block of Warrington Avenue.
Nietra's mother said after she locked the security gate and returned to her bedroom, Nietra squeezed through the security bars and left the home.
Nietra is in good physical and mental condition, police said.
Anyone who has seen Nietra is asked to call the Detroit Police Department at 313-596-1200 or 313-596-1240.
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COLUMBUS, Ind. – Lori Thompson has been tasked with leading Cummins’ U.S. diversity initiatives, as well as continue to lead the overall marketing function in her new role in the company’s operating team.
“Diversity continues to be an integral value that Cummins stands behind,” said Rich J. Freeland, Cummins COO. “Cummins is excited to incorporate Lori’s vast customer experience and knowledge as the Cummins operating team makes decisions for the future of the company and its role in the industry.”
For 15 years, Thompson worked with customers, sponsoring new products, and innovative marketing efforts for Cummins; Carole Casto will take over the leadership role for marketing communications.
Thompson has more than 35 years of professional experience, and during her time with Cummins, she has improved relationships with key OEMs, collaborated with Eaton to launch the SmartAdvantage product, and sponsored and marketed the award-winning EPA 2017 Cummins X15.
An attorney representing property owners in southeastern Wisconsin who say they haven't been fully compensated for land Foxconn Technology Group needs has filed an appeal in a lawsuit.
The Journal Times reports that attorney Erik Olsen filed the appeal on Tuesday.
A dozen property owners filed a lawsuit in federal court in January alleging Mount Pleasant had labeled their properties as blighted and violated their constitutional rights.
Judge Lynn Adelman of the U.S. Eastern District of Wisconsin dismissed the suit earlier this month, saying the lawsuit was "not cognizable."
Attorney Alan Marcuvitz is representing the village and other defendants. He says the appeal won't change the village's business with Foxconn.
Foxconn's $10 billion plant will manufacture advanced liquid crystal display panels.
Shelton Benjamin
Shelton Benjamin posted the following Tweet, responding to rumors that he was signed to a WWE contract:
@MFSteveHere @TheSonOfMuta @JoyOfBearding Let me clear this up now. I am not signed to @WWE. I never signed due to injury. While that could change, as of 4-16-2017 I am a free agent — Shelton J. Benjamin (@Sheltyb803) April 16, 2017
WWE did air videos for his pending return on Smackdown last summer, but Benjamin did not sign a contract yet and was sidelined due to not passing his physical. It was later revealed he had a torn rotator cuff that needed surgery; Benjamin was recently cleared to return to the ring last month.
WWE Superstars For Hope
WWE posted the following video for the Superstars For Hope fundraising campaign that will end this Friday:
Lionel Messi scored the second goal of Barca win against Villarreal (0-2) sunday in Liga. Pulga matched Gerd Muller‘s long-standing record for scoring the most goals for one club in the top five European leagues.
Muller scored 525 goals in 572 appearances for Bayern Munich between 1965 and 1979, a record which had remained untouched for nearly 40 years.
But Messi is now the best scorer for one club in the top five European leagues. The goal was also Messi’s 14th in La Liga this season and his 18th in all competitions for his club.
Minister for Communications Denis Naughten was struck by a car while cycling near his home in Co Roscommon on Monday.
He was brought by ambulance to Portiuncula Hospital in Ballinasloe, where he is currently being examined. However, his injuries are not believed to be serious.
Mr Naughten was cycling with his wife when the incident happened. His wife was uninjured.
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The police say they are investigating the circumstances surrounding a double murder which occurred about 19:00 h. on the 1st January,2017, at Humphrey’s Street, Friendship, E.B.D, committed on Azrudeen Hussain, 24 yrs, a cattle farmer of Little Baiboo, Mahaica, E.C.D and his friend, Desmond Singh called David, 34 yrs, a poultry vendor of lot A-1 Orange Walk, Bourda.
Hussain, police say, was shot once to the neck and Singh 15 times about his body, by two men who concealed their faces with kerchief and armed with rifles.
The victims were conversing with each other when the men approached, opened fire and fatally wounded them.
Two male suspects have been taken into custody and are assisting with the investigation.
BOISE, Idaho - From robots to spaceships, engineers of all ages spent Saturday at Boise State University getting their hands dirty.
Hundreds took part in the annual Science and Engineering Festival, hosted by the Boise State College of Engineering. Children were able to interact with exhibits built not only by students, but professionals in S.T.E.M fields.
One group even made an 11.5 feet tall replica of the Apollo Saturn V Moon Rocket out of Legos.
"This helps them to understand that creativity is built within constraint and the S.T.E.M professionals are a huge part of what we did to go to the moon," event organizer Scott Bowmen said.
Young engineers were also able to walk home a much smaller version of the Lego rocket.
MOSCOW: At least nine people were killed after part of an apartment building collapsed in central Kazakhstan, the country’s authorities said Monday.
“Nine dead people were pulled from the rubble” of the building in the village of Shakhan following the collapse late Sunday, the emergencies
committee of the interior ministry in the central Asian nation said in a statement.
It said the victims include three men, three women and three children. A 32-year-old man had been pulled alive from the rubble.
The ministry said it had dispatched 70 emergency workers to take part in the rescue operation.
The remaining residents of the building have been evacuated.
A government committee has been set up to probe the incident, the ministry said.
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, the City of Temecula proudly presents a Sweetheart Concert, in collaboration with the Valley Winds Swing Band. Bring your sweetheart to the Community Recreation Center (30875 Rancho Vista Road) on Sunday, February 11th at 2:00 pm for a free concert.
The Valley Winds Swing Band is modeled after the typical big band of the 1940s. The 17-piece band performs many of the standard songs made famous during the WWII era, as well as rock and roll tunes familiar to today’s audience. Their fast and slow dance songs include many great hits from Aretha Franklin and Chicago to the songs of the Glenn Miller Orchestra. Vocalist Rosalie Porter and the band look forward to sharing this timeless music with you.
For more information about the event or venue, please contact the Arts & Culture Team at the City of Temecula Community Services Department at (951) 694-6417 or visit www.TemeculaCA.gov.
Salmon and trout producer Cermaq holds the top-ranking position in Seafood Intelligence’s annual transparency benchmark report 2017.
Cermaq said it is unique by having “external assurance” to validate its sustainability reporting. This means an independent entity has validated the company’s sustainability disclosures, thus ensuring their reliability. The company said it also publishes quarterly sustainability performance results.
“I’m proud of this accomplishment. Our commitment to openness and transparency is at the heart of everything we do. It is our ambition that through transparency and open reporting on material topics, we will improve and strengthen the constructive dialogue with our stakeholders,” says CEO Geir Molvik.
For the 7th year Seafood Intelligence has been benchmarking transparency in top 36 salmonid farming companies and 11 fish feed companies. Cermaq has been #1 five times and #2 two times.
LEBANON, Pa. (WHTM) – A Lebanon man was arrested Thursday following accusations that he tried to enter a home and threatened someone.
Tyson Jefferson, 27, opened a window and partially entered through the window of a residence around 1 a.m. Wednesday, police said.
Jefferson is accused of a having a firearm as he tried to enter the home to threaten a woman inside.
Police charged Jefferson with burglary, criminal trespass and simple assault.
A handgun, owned by Jefferson, was recovered, police said.
Jefferson has posted bail and is awaiting a preliminary hearing on Thursday, according to court documents.
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BUCHAREST, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Romanian debt managers rejected all bids at a tender to sell April 2023 treasury bonds on Monday, central bank data showed.
Debt managers, who had planned to sell 200 million lei, last tendered the paper successfully in July at an average yield of 2.99 percent. The issue was undersubscribed on Monday, with bids totalling 190 million lei.
Scenes taken from the film's ending.. The Song "Amen" by Jester Hairston (in the film, dubbed by Hairston). Lilies of the Field is a 1963 film adapted from the 1962 novel with the same name by … More
New England is known for its postcard-perfect villages. This week on Weekends with Yankee, we pay a visit to Stockbridge, Massachusetts, home of the Norman Rockwell Museum, which houses the famed painter's best-known works.
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Sharing time with Vanessa Woodfield (played by Michelle Hardwick), they drink and play video games together before the situation takes a dramatic turn when Adam (Adam Thomas) leans in for a kiss.
Could they both soon be left feeling very regretful? Will Adam be able to keep his and Vanessa's secret from Victoria (Isabel Hodgins)?
Will Adam become embroiled in a murder plot as Pierce Harris (Jonathan Wrather) plans to permanently stop Vanessa’s interfering in his own relationship with girlfriend Rhona Goskirk (Zoe Henry)?
Tonight's episode will see Adam think about splitting from Victoria after hearing devastating news, with the soap star explaining it will be a “tough” road for the pair.
Hospital consultants say they want a clear signal of more investment in the system when the Health Minister addresses their conference this morning.
Simon Harris is attending the annual conference of the Irish Hospital Consultants Association in Limerick today.
It comes the day after new figures showed nearly 678,000 people are now on hospital waiting lists.
The IHCA says it is hoping next week's budget will see measures to tackle the problems facing hospitals.
President of the IHCA Dr Tom Ryan says waiting lists are a major issue for his members.
"The fact that patients in increasing numbers are awaiting elective surgery - 80,000 patients waiting for elective surgery and about half a million waiting to see a consultant in an outpatient facility."
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Patrols on the Seabee base in Gulfport are going to the dogs after a program has come back to the military installation after years of being defunded.
BERKELEY, Calif. — Paramedics were called to a building a few blocks south of the UC Berkeley campus early Sunday morning where a young woman appeared to have fallen from the third-story balcony.
The woman, later identified as 21-year-old Kimberly Tze, from Elk Grove, was rushed to a local hospital where she died, reports CBS San Francisco.
According to her Facebook page, Tze was a student at Cal. Berkeley police are investigating. Neighbors say they didn’t hear loud music or partying sounds before the incident.
CHICAGO (AP) — United Airlines is changing a company policy and will no longer allow crew members to displace customers already onboard an airplane.
The change comes after a passenger, Dr. David Dao, was dragged from a fully-booked United Express flight in Chicago because he refused to give up his seat to make room for crew members. Cellphone video of the incident sparked widespread outrage and created a public-relations nightmare for United.
Under the change outlined in an internal April 14 email, a crew member must make must-ride bookings at least 60 minutes prior to departure. Crews could previously be booked until the time of departure.
United spokeswoman Maggie Schmerin said in an email Sunday that the change is an initial step in a review of policies and it’s meant to ensure that situations like Dao’s never happen again.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City police are looking for a man they say broke into his estranged wife’s home early Friday morning and seriously injured her and her young daughter with a knife.
KCTV reports that officers around 1:45 a.m. responded to the home in response to a break-in and cutting.
The woman at the home had serious lacerations to her hands and arms, along with a cut on the left side. Her 8-year-old daughter — who stood between her mother and the assailant during the assault — received minor injuries, police said.
The mother’s injuries are considered non-life-threatening. Shortly after the cutting, police described both the mother’s and her daughter’s conditions as serious but stable. The estranged husband is not in custody, and police have not released his name or a description of him.
Just in time for the 50th birthday of one of the quintessential back to school accessories, the BACKPACK, Founder of MomGenerations.com, Audrey McClelland shows us how to get the best one for a steal! Named "one of the most influential moms online" by Nielson’s Online Power Moms list, Audrey is here with advice and great offers to help kids and parents discover the perfect and even personalized backpacks and lunchboxes for them.
Charter school shuts down amid enrollment investigation
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut charter school that was under investigation for discrepancies in student records and enrollment is shutting down.
State Education Commissioner Dianna Wentzell announced Tuesday Path Academy has surrendered its charter, and it will cease operations for the upcoming school year.
The State Board of Education had voted in May to start the process of revoking the Willimantic school's charter after a state investigation found the discrepancies in enrollment could have led to an overpayment of $1.5 million over two years.
A spokesman for the state education department says the state is actively looking into recovering the potential overpayment.
The chief executive officer of the charter's management organization, Enid Rey, tells the Hartford Courant they decided to surrender the charter because the state set "unattainable" conditions for continued operation.
Camillus Community Coalition offering free Naloxone training
The Camillus Community Coalition on Substance Abuse, in partnership with the Camillus Police Department and ACR Health, is offering free Naloxone training on Thursday, January 5, 2017 at the West Genesee High School. Pre-registration is NOT necessary and training slots are 4PM-5PM, 5PM-6PM, 6PM-7PM, 7PM-8PM and 8PM-9PM. Participants will receive a voucher for a free Naloxone kit.
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This September 9, 2014 file photo shows the Apple Watch displayed during an Apple special event at the Flint Center for the Performing Arts in Cupertino, California.
Apple and Aetna held secret meetings last week to bring Apple's health and fitness-tracking device Apple Watch to Aetna customers, according to three sources who spoke with CNBC.
Aetna, which covers an estimated 23 million people, is negotiating a deal with Apple to either proivide the smartwatch for free or at a discounted rate to its members.
Recently, Apple has focused on developing new health sensors for people with chronic disease, according to a CNBC report in April.
Apple Watch recently surpassed Fitbit as the top-selling health-tracking device after shipments reached an estimated 22 million in early 2017.
The Ohio hometown of Thomas Edison now has two statues honoring the inventor.
A new statue sits in the town square of Milan (MY’-lan), where Edison spent the first seven years of his life.
It was made by Ohio sculptor Alan Cottrill and is similar to another Edison statue Cottrill created and is now displayed at the U.S. Capitol.
The new statue in Milan shows Edison holding a light bulb in one hand and a phonograph in the other.
The Sandusky Register reports a large crowd showed up for the unveiling on Monday.
There’s a second statue of Edison in the town square that depicts him as a child with his mother.
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I recently built a gaming pc with an Intel Gigabit LAN port so I could run an cat5e Ethernet cord from the wall using a Monster Powernet box to the computer. The problem is that it's very slow compared to my Alienware Alpha with a Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 802.11ac, 2 x 2 Wi-Fi* and Bluetooth* adapter in it.
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President Trump will travel to Wisconsin Tuesday, where he will sign an order aimed at changing a visa program that brings in highly skilled workers from overseas.
CLOSE FC Cincinnati was announced as the newest expansion team to join Major League Soccer Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at Rhinegeist Brewery in Over-the-Rhine. The Enquirer/Meg Vogel
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Now that FC Cincinnati is in the MLS, here are some of the power players to follow on social (in addition to @fccincinnati , @PBrennanENQ , @charliehatch_ , @JeffBerding and others locally):
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1:17 Adam Gase discusses Dolphins loss against the Patriots
0:55 Dolphins' Landry talks loss to New England
1:52 Adam Beasley recaps Dolphins' loss against the Patriots
1:07 Miami Dolphins coach Adam Gase talks about having a healthy team
2:19 Ndamukong Suh talks about the Dolphins' defensive effort against the Cardinals
2:10 Gase: I don't have much experience with Matt Moore
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A three-student team from the Ohio Valley Career and Technical Center recently placed first in the regional Ag Mechanics Skills competition that was hosted by the OVCTC. That finish qualified them to compete on March 31 at ATI in Wooster, Ohio in the Ohio State competition.
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CAIRO, May 30 (Reuters) - Egypt’s state security prosecutor on Wednesday ordered four Egyptian officials detained for four days for questioning on suspicion of taking bribes from commodities trading firms, a judicial source said.
State news agency MENA reported on Tuesday the officials had been arrested.
They include the chairman of the state Food Industries Holding Company (FIHC), a supply ministry adviser responsible for coordination with parliament, a supply ministry spokesman and an official in the FIHC chairman’s office, MENA said.
FIHC, a state buyer that has historically handled a broad sweep of commodities, tendering locally and internationally for staples like vegetable oils and sugar, has in recent years seen its role reduced in favour of state grain-buyer GASC.
Egypt is the world’s largest importer of wheat and a major buyer of staples like corn and vegetable oils. (Reporting by Haitham Ahmed, writing by John Davison, editing by Larry King)
WASHINGTON (AP) — Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao has used government planes instead of cheaper commercial airline flights seven times in the past eight months.
That's according to The Washington Post. The Federal Aviation Administration, part of Chao's department, maintains a fleet of planes, including a Gulfstream IV business jet.
The Post reports that Chao used government planes to fly to Paris for an air show and to Sardinia for an international conference. Other destinations included cities within an hour's flight of Washington.
Chao is the wife of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky. She didn't immediately reply to questions from The Associated Press.
Her office said in a previous statement that Chao tries to fly commercial whenever possible, and uses government planes when commercial flights aren't available or for "security protocols."
Altuve went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 2-1 win over the Rangers.
Altuve, who has three homers and three steals over the previous nine games, has been a nice blend of power and speed. With 18 homers and 26 steals, the second baseman is closing in on a second consecutive 20-homer/30-steal season.
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Bill Cosby walked out of the Norristown courthouse at 9 p.m. on Tuesday following the second day of jury deliberations for his sexual-assault case. As Cosby and his legal team were walking past a scrum of reporters and TV networks, the former TV star yelled out “Hey, hey, hey!” — the catchphrase made infamous on his animated series Fat Albert.
The jury has yet to reach a verdict but returned to deliberations on Wednesday morning.
The Bachelorette premiere is finally here! We pick out our favorites to win Becca’s heart and try to make sense of what we could be in store for this season. Also, in honor of Bachelor Arie complaining about editing, this episode is completely unedited, including our boss interrupting.
NEW YORK (AP) — Standard and Poor's Stock Indexes for Wednesday
Close Change MidCap 400 1761.66 Down 7.68 500 Stocks 2437.92 Down 2.43 100 Stocks 1074.00 Down .64
Home Illinois Fatal Plane Crash is Under Investigation in Illinois January 2nd, 2017 Britney Taylor Illinois Pinterest
The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating a fatal plan crash near Vienna Illinois. That’s in the southern part of the state.
Two men and two women died when the plane went down on New Year’s Eve.
The coroner is expected to perform an autopsy on the pilot Monday. Police say the victims are from Iowa.
The FAA says the aircraft involved is a Piper PA-28 single engine plane.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - China Health Group Inc:
* HY turnover of about RMB 16.1 million, increase of approximately 3 percent
* HY net profit was RMB 4.2 million,representing an increase of approximately 7pct
* Board does not recommend payment of any interim dividend for six months ended Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
So it’s really fun to make fun of Charles Barkley when he’s covering college basketball, a sport he talks about on TV for just the NCAA tournament and not any other time (at least publicly during the year).
And it’s really fun to make fun of other people’s busted brackets around this time.
But come on — who can say their bracket doesn’t look somewhere close to this?
Charles Barkley’s bracket is a crime scene pic.twitter.com/ata7WdkgiW — Danny (@recordsANDradio) March 18, 2018
Hey, at least we all have had fun right?
The onetime executive director of the Lake Minnetonka Association stole nearly $50,000 by writing dozens of checks to herself from two of the nonprofit's bank accounts, according to charges. Melissa M. Waskiewicz, 41, of Minneapolis, was charged last week in Hennepin County District Court with nine counts of theft by swindle.
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Man arrested for allegedly assaulting pregnant woman
BARNSTABLE, Mass. (AP) — A Massachusetts man is being held on bail for allegedly assaulting a pregnant woman.
The Cape Cod Times reports 47-year-old Reggie Winbush of Hyannis was arraigned Tuesday on charges of assault and battery and vandalism.
Officers responded to a call Sunday about a "domestic incident possible involving a knife."
An attorney for Winbush could not be immediately identified.
The parties were not at the location, but a "trashed" room with medication bottles and broken drywall was found.
Winbush was found near the house and arrested. He will appear in court June 21.
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Rail passengers are being advised that services may be delayed, altered or cancelled today (Monday December 11) due to a variety of ongoing incidents.
Disruption to Gatwick Express, Southern and Thameslink services is expected until 4pm.
The various issues include:
- A broken down train outside London Bridge.
- A passenger taken ill on a train at Clapham Junction.
- Wet and snowy weather - this means for safety reasons, drivers need to travel at reduced speeds.
- A shortage of available train crew.
- A signal fault at Swanwick on the South West coast.
- Various train faults.
Southern say that on busy routes, where trains need to run to a very tight schedule, problems like these can cause knock-on delays on both the main route where the problem has arisen and on the routes that connect to it that can continue for hours afterwards.
A petition to file for Chapter 11 by the developer's of Sioux City's Badgerow Building has been dismissed by a U.S. Bankruptcy Court in California.
On Thursday, the court and Judge Louise DeCarl Adler dismissed the bankruptcy petition by Mako One Corporation.
The group had filed the petition back in June after defaulting on a $6 million bond agreement for the historic Badgerow Building back in April.
In April, Cedar Rapids Bank and Trust filed for foreclosure on the Badgerow Building.
Judge DeCarl Adler found Mako One had not met deadlines in the Chapter 11 code, along with failing to close certain bank accounts, filing a 90-day cash flow budget, or explain unauthorized use of cash collateral.
The bank said, Mako One Corporation, its managing partner Bruce DeBolt, and two other limited liability companies, owe more than $4.4 million dollars.
A motion to dismiss the foreclosure case is set for October 19.
TAIPEI May 2 Taiwan stocks rose on Tuesday, with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) leading heavyweights higher as sentiment was boosted by rising optimism over the prospects of the technology industry and easing concerns over North Korea.
As of 0122 GMT, the main TAIEX index rose 0.7 percent to 9,942.14, on track towards the 10,000-point milestone, which would be its highest intraday level in two years.
The electronics subindex rose 1.0 percent, while the financials subindex gained 0.8 percent.
TSMC, the world's biggest contract chip maker, jumped 2 percent.
Hon Hai Precision, a major supplier of Apple Inc iPhones, rose 1 percent. The company is planning a "capital-intensive" investment in the United States, Chairman Terry Gou said on Friday.
The Taiwan dollar firmed T$0.133 to T$30.085 per U.S. dollar.
(Reporting by Faith Hung; Editing by Biju Dwarakanath)
In just two months as the nation’s top cop, Sessions has moved quickly to overhaul the policies and priorities set by the Obama administration…
Sessions has made immigration enforcement a top priority. Late last month he put “sanctuary cities” on notice, announcing that grant money would be withheld from state and local governments that refuse to cooperate with federal authorities and turn over undocumented immigrants arrested for crimes.
Federal prosecutors have also been alerted to a new national push to crack down on violent crime. Sessions tapped Steven Cook, a federal prosecutor and outspoken opponent of criminal justice reform, to lead the charge as assistant deputy attorney general; he will be leading Sessions’s new Task Force on Crime Reduction and Public Safety.
55-year-old Tom Cruise has always insisted on doing his own stunts, and this time that didn’t go so well. On the set of Mission: Impossible 6 he came up short while trying to jump rooftop to rooftop and slammed into a building. OUCH!
TMZ has video…and apparently he failed the stunt TWICE. He limped a few steps, dropped to his knees next to the camera crew. Got up and hobbled a few more steps, and was escorted away by the crew. It’s not clear how bad he was hurt.
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French President Emmanuel Macron urged visiting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to make a move toward peace with the Palestinians in the wake of U.S. recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital. U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to move the U.S. embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem has sparked a wave of protests in the Arab and Muslim world. VOA's Zlatica Hoke reports fresh protests took place in Egypt, Lebanon, Pakistan and elsewhere on Sunday.
TORONTO, March 29 Canada's main stock index was slightly lower on Tuesday as weakness in the mining and industrial sectors offset a rise in energy stocks supported by higher oil prices.
The Toronto Stock Exchange's S&P/TSX composite index was down 25 points, or 0.16 percent, at 15,573.57 in morning trade. Of the index's 10 main groups, eight were in negative territory. (Reporting by John Tilak; Editing by Nick Zieminski)
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Many fans love to bring their own signs into the ballpark to cheer on the Indians.
Friday's ALDS Game 2 against the New York Yankees was the latest opportunity for creativity at Progressive Field by the Tribe faithful. From a young fan with a broken arm looking for an autograph on his cast, to a giant baby face with the Yankees logo tattooed on his forehead, there were plenty of great signs to go around.
Watch the video above to see a compilation of the best signs.
A New York fan's sign of LeBron James sporting Yankee gear didn't make the cut.
Harveys Lake Tahoe and Another Planet Entertainment announce the addition of Country superstars Kenny Chesney and Chris Stapleton performing July 3 and July 26, respectively, to the lineup for the 2018 Lake Tahoe Summer Concert Series at Harveys Outdoor Arena.
Tickets for Chesney and Stapleton go on sale on Feb. 9. The lineup includes Phish on July 17 and 18 (tickets on sale Feb. 8), Country music superstar Keith Urban on July 21 and 22, Charlie Puth on Aug. 18 and Dave Matthews Band on Sept. 7. | harveystahoe.com
VOT - Shortwave broadcast frequency and time Frequency mHz Tibet time India time Nepal time Around 11.510 mHz (meter band 25) 8:30 - 9:30 pm 6:00 - 7:00 pm 6:15 - 7:15 pm 9.510 mHz (meter band 31) 9:30 - 10.00 pm 7.00 - 7.30 pm 7.15 - 7.45 pm 15.565 mHz (meter band 19) 10:00 – 10:30 am 07:30 – 08:00 am 07:45- 08:15 am
* Re-tune frequently - slight frequency changes made regularly.
* Target area for these transmissions is Tibet.
VOT - Satellite radio ASIASAT 7 (AS7) configuration detail （C-Band)
Location: 位置：东经105.5 度。 Frequency mHz
下行频率 Polarisation
极化方式 Symbol Rate (SR)
符号率 FEC
前向纠错 Time 4146 MHz
兆赫 Horizontal (H)
水平极化 5317 FFEC 5/6 24 hours
* Location: 105.5 degrees East, Beam: C-Band, Listed name: MOMO
* Can be received on small dish in China. Dish lnb be directed for 水平极化 (Horizontal) H
* Service is listed as "MOMO” in Radio Channel Menu – service is audio 24/7
* The service is 24/7 with 30 minutes in Mandarin and 30 minutes in Tibetan continuously
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP)  The only Democrat in the California Assembly who voted against a major transportation deal has been stripped of his position as chairman of the Business and Professions Committee.
Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon announced Monday he had removed Assemblyman Rudy Salas of Bakersfield from the committee. Salas was moved to the Assembly Rules Committee.
The announcement came on the first day the Assembly convened since approving a transportation funding plan to provide more than $5 billion a year to repair California roads. Salas was the only Democrat in the Assembly to vote against the plan that raised the gasoline tax and vehicle fees.
Rendon wouldn't say whether he removed Salas from the committee because of his vote. A spokesman for Salas said he was not available for comment.
An eight-year-old girl was killed and at least five people injured when a driver rammed his car into a pizza restaurant in a small town east of Paris, French police say.
An official with the national gendarme service said the driver was arrested soon after the incident in the town of Sept-Sorts.
The official said it is unclear whether the act was deliberate.
An Algerian man drove his car into a group of French soldiers last week, and a truck attack in the French city of Nice left 86 people dead a little more than a year ago.
Several other countries have seen cars used as weapons in recent years.
April 3 Resonant Inc-
* Resonant expands licensing agreement with existing customer
* Resonant Inc - signed an extension to a licensing agreement with an existing customer, a rffe component vendor
* Resonant Inc - upfront payments and milestone payments have been agreed upon, but will not be disclosed due to confidential nature of such agreements
* Resonant Inc - expanded agreement encompasses development of resonant's fifth quadplexer, and second for customer
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About Cafe Cofio - Holyhead
This weekly group is intended for people with memory problems and their carers. Carers can leave the cared-for at the group or can stay themselves too if they prefer. It provides an opportunity for people to meet others in similar circumstances and the sessions focus on activities, games, talks, music, information etc.
On October Friday the 13th - Something Wicked This Way Comes. We will be releasing an Extremely Limited Release of our new Blacksinthe at this FREE tasting!
This Absinthe Noir is based on our award winning Absinthe with the addition of Black Catechu to give it a deep black color! We ratchet up the wicked dark liquid to be 66.6% Alc./Vol. and the limited edition bottles will have a special glow in the dark ink. Come and get your wickedness on!
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Chifeng Jilong Gold Mining Co Ltd
* Says share trade to halt from August 15 pending announcement
Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2fEAJwX
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Among them are four high schools -- Roosevelt, Lincoln, A. Maceo Smith New Tech and Gilliam Collegiate Academy. So are three middle schools in the district's ACE turnaround program: Edison, Rusk and Zumwalt.
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CARLTON, Minn. (AP) — A Wisconsin man is charged with fatally shooting his uncle in northeastern Minnesota.
Thirty-two-year-old James Montano of Bayfield, Wisconsin, was charged Tuesday with second-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder and second-degree assault. Bail was set at $500,000.
Montano is accused of shooting his uncle, 57-year-old Andrew Gokee, of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, in the head last Friday night at his father’s home in the Carlton County community of Progress. He later died at a hospital.
Montano also is accused of shooting at his cousin, who was grazed by a bullet. According to the complaint, the cousin later fired at Montano, who was found in a field with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to his chest.
Gokee was the former director of the Native American Center at the University of Wisconsin-Steven Point.
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The Court of Appeals Western District on Tuesday reversed an $850,000 bench verdict in a wrongful foreclosure case, saying it was based on a “fundamental misunderstanding” of the deeds of trust on the property. Plaintiff Theresa Grisham lost her Platte City property to Mission Bank after a dispute over outstanding loans on the property. The home ...
Jason Aldean is bringing his “They Don’t Know” Tour to South Florida on August 19th and KISS 99.9 wants to send you to the show for free.
So we’re gonna play a game of TICKET TAG every hour this week between 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.
What do you have to do to win?
On Monday August 14th, starting at 9:00am, listen for the cue to call. Caller 9 will win a pair of tickets to see Jason Aldean.
But be sure to pay attention because we’ll announce the winner’s name and city and you need to REMEMBER it.
Every hour, we’ll give you the cue to call and each Caller 9 has to know the previous winner’s name and city. If you get it right, YOU win a pair of Jason Aldean tickets.
So be sure to keep listening and know the name and city of the person who won the previous hour.
Good luck, and TAG, you’re it 😉
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Each year FLY Racing develops, tests, and improves its products in a never-ending pursuit of the perfect racewear. The first to integrate The Boa® System, FLY racewear offers the unmatched comfort, performance and durability that make it an industry leader in technical racewear. For 2018 they’ve created their lightest, most comfortable and durable gear yet. Gear that lasts and gear that performs—ride after ride, race after race. Prepare, perform, and progress with FLY racing.
The Fly Racing Racer X Podcast comes in with Monster Energy/Pro Circuit Kawasaki’s Adam Cianciarulo taking me through his 10 favorite songs of all-time and why they resonate with him.
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A true risk and reward hole, the 13th at Shinnecock could yield plenty of birdies.
Shinnecock Hills Hole By Hole Guide: Hole 13
Hole 13: Par-4: 374 yards
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
The shortest par-4 on the course offers a birdie opportunity, however, a wayward tee-shot can cost you. At 300-yards, the fairway narrows down to 16 yards across, and right next to that is a massive bunker.
The approach is tricky if not given enough attention too, with green-side bunkers and plenty of tough pin placements to navigate.
You will take a birdie here, but a par is not a bad score.
The Reds had been linked with a multitude of goalkeepers this season prior to the showpiece occasion in Kiev.
But after Karius' double catastrophe handed Real Madrid a 3-1 win, the transfer rumour mill has gone into overdrive.
The former Mainz gloveman presented Karim Benzema with the opening goal by rolling the ball into his outstretched leg.
While Liverpool were desperately seeking an equaliser at 2-1 down, he let Gareth Bale's speculative effort slip through his grasp and into the goal.
Former the Reds, Portsmouth and West Ham stopper, himself known as Calamity James on account of his blunders, has backed the German to come good.
× SpaceX launching research to space station — plus ice cream?
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — SpaceX will launch a few tons of research to the International Space Station — plus ice cream.
An unmanned Falcon 9 rocket is scheduled to blast off at 12:31 p.m. Monday from Florida’s Kennedy Space Center.
Experiments make up most of the 6,400 pounds of cargo. That includes 20 mice.
The Dragon capsule is also doubling as an ice cream truck this time. There was extra freezer space, so NASA packed little cups of vanilla, chocolate and birthday cake ice cream for the station’s crew of six, as well as ice cream candy bars. Those treats should be especially welcomed by U.S. astronaut Peggy Whitson, in orbit since November.
As usual on these cargo flights, SpaceX will try to land its leftover booster back at Cape Canaveral.
MADRID (AP) — Six of nine prominent Catalan separatist politicians jailed for promoting the region's drive to secede from Spain have been moved to prisons closer to their homes.
Some observers see the prison transfer as a goodwill gesture by the central Spanish authorities ahead of a key meeting next week between Spain's new prime minister and Catalonia's new regional president, amid hopes for a thaw in relations between Madrid and the Catalan capital Barcelona.
But Catalan President Quim Torra rejected that interpretation Wednesday and stuck to his hard line on Catalan independence.
Torra said in a statement outside the Catalan regional parliament in Barcelona that the transfer is stipulated by law and "is not part of any negotiation."
He says the Catalan conflict with Madrid is political, not legal.
April 24 (UPI) -- Animal control officers in California said they were called to remove a rattlesnake that turned out to be a harmless rubber cobra.
Palo Alto Animal Services said in a Facebook post that animal control officers said rattlesnakes are common in the area, so officers are frequently called out to remove venomous serpents considered to be a threat to people or their pets.
"Our officers just relocate the snake to a more appropriate area close to where it was found," the Facebook post said.
The agency said a call for a snake in a Los Altos Hills resident's yard Monday was more unusual.
"It's rare that we get called to dispose of a dead snake, EVEN MORE rarely do they turn into Cobras and rubberize themselves," the Facebook post said. "Both rubber snakes and cobras are not native to this area. So it's very unlikely they will cause a threat. But rest assured, this ssssssscary looking guy will be 'disposed' of properly."
Tech Crunch reports: “Oh, MoviePass, what are you doing now? Buying up a movie production company, apparently. MoviePass’s parent company and majority shareholder, Helios and Matheson Analytics, today announced its plans to acquire the entire film library and current production slate of Emmett Furla Oasis Films (EFO Films) in order to create MoviePass Films LLC.”
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It was a season that didn't answer many questions for Michael Gbinije. He bounced back and forth between the Detroit Pistons and the Grand Rapids Drive most of 2016-17.
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Afghan deminers search for land mines in Zhari district of southern Kandahar province, Afghanistan, March 19, 2018. (Xinhua/Sanaullah Seaim)
Afghan deminers search for land mines in Zhari district of southern Kandahar province, Afghanistan, March 19, 2018. (Xinhua/Sanaullah Seaim)
(Corrects to Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) not Army Battle Command System (ABCS) radar in last par)
WARSAW, March 31 Poland expects that it will sign a deal with U.S. defence firm Raytheon to buy eight Patriot missile defence systems by the end of this year, Polish Defence Minister Antoni Macierewicz said on Friday.
"We hope that we will sign the contract by more or less the end of the year," Macierewicz told reporters.
Macierewicz also said that the first of the eight systems, which he said would all be equipped the built-in Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS), will likely arrive in Poland two years after the contract is signed. (Reporting by Lidia Kelly; Writing by Marcin Goettig)
NEWPORT, Ore. (KOIN) — A Newport man was arrested after police said he stabbed a man Sunday afternoon.
David Jensen reportedly walked up to the victim and started violently plunging a sharp weapon into the victim’s upper body, causing life-threatening injuries.
Police said the stabbing happened near Highway 101 and 3rd Street.
According to police, Jensen fled the scene, but witnesses followed him until officers took custody of him.
It’s not known at this time why Jensen attacked the victim.
Initially, the victim was transferred to a hospital in Newport, but due to the severity of his injuries, he was transferred to a hospital in Corvallis.
He’s now in stable condition.
Jensen is charged with attempted murder and 1st-degree assault.
Anyone with information about this crime is encouraged to contact Det. Cummings at 541.574.3348.
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Six (6) persons have been arrested and fined for openly defecating in the Takoradi metropolis of the Western Region.
They were apprehended by Environmental Sanitation Taskforce of the Sekondi/Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly.
They are Nii Addo, Salasi Denu, Cleland Holison, Mustapha Abdulsalam, Evans Gettia and Edward Botwi
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They were fined GH¢200 each after which they were cautioned to desist from the practice.
Abdul Hudu, Head of Environmental Health and Management Unit of the Assembly says the assembly has arrested in the year to 90 within the metropolis.
Section 14 of the Assembly’s bye-law on solid waste management says “No person shall defecate or urinate in any public or open place other than approved toilet facilities”.
The Alpine Police Department is warning their residents after reports of counterfeit money being used at different businesses.
We're told police are advising businesses in Alpine to use caution when accepting large bills.
If you believe that you may have a counterfeit bill in your possession in Alpine, contact Alpine police at (432) 837-3486.
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There's a new effort to stop a proposed bypass around Muskogee that would impact thousands of people.
Fort Atkinson firefighters responded to a house fire at 1008 West Blackhawk Drive in Fort Atkinson this afternoon. The cause of the blaze remains under investigation.
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ROME (AP) — Police in northern Italy found a small arsenal of Kalashnikovs, pistols and ammunition hidden in the trunk of a rental car and arrested the Bosnian man who was driving it.
The ANSA news agency says police believe the car, which had Swiss license plates, was headed to Barcelona when they stopped it on a routine check April 19 in Gorizia, near Italy's northeast border with Croatia and Austria.
ANSA says police became suspicious when they found two Berettas in a bag. They then proceeded to search the rest of the car and found several guns in the spare wheel well of the trunk and another stash under the back seat.
The 52-year-old Bosnian was being held on suspicion of possession and transport of weapons of war.
Taylor Swift has won long-awaited vindication after a jury decided that a radio host groped her during a pre-concert photo op four years ago.
After a weeklong trial over dueling lawsuits, jurors determined Monday that fired Denver DJ David Mueller assaulted the pop star by grabbing her backside during a backstage meet-and-greet.
The six-woman, two-man jury also found that Swift's mother and radio liaison were within their rights to contact Mueller's bosses.
Mueller sued the Swifts and their radio handler, Frank Bell, seeking up to $3 million for his ruined career.
Just before closing arguments, the judge dismissed Taylor Swift from Mueller's lawsuit and drastically reduced the amount Mueller could collect.
The singer-songwriter said in her countersuit that she wanted a symbolic $1 and the chance to stand up for other women.
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Dele Alli opened his account for the season as he latched on to Christian Eriksen's cross to score Tottenham Hotspur's first goal of the match. Spurs, runners-up last season, got off to a slow start before scoring twice in the second half to win 2-0 against Newcastle United. AFP
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Care to share a dressage show warm-up tip? I know there’ll be many that’d like to read it!
For Valiosa’s warmup after two earlier days of rushed, spooky and more stressed out warm up, my only goal was to have her go on the aids without too much tension before going in the ring.
Super pleased with her for pulling off a sort of “blah” canter, despite multiple other horses in the arena, announcers, and audience. Success!
My goal was to have her reasonably attentive and when there were more than 7 horses in there we did several walk-trot transitions instead of trying to fight for space.
Some trainers like to warm up their student’s horses really forward and deep. Really proud of Valiosa for doing her thing just with me, even when some ponies came close and large horses breathed heavily down her hind.
Have a warm-up tip, below Fourth Level? We’re all ears!!
Former ROH performer Taeler Hendrix was talking about her time in ROH on Twitter, and how she was the best part of the House of Truth. When a fan praised Jay Lethal for becoming a two-time ROH Champion, Hendrix ‏claimed that she was taken off of ROH TV for not sleeping with Lethal…
also the dude your standing up for is the same dude that told me because I didn't sleep with him they sabotaged me and took me off TV. that being the all mighty Jay. — Taeler Hendrix (@Taeler_Hendrix) July 4, 2018
WHEATON, Ill. (AP) — DuPage County leaders say they’ve reached a settlement with a vendor that provided faulty equipment and caused delayed primary election results last month.
The (Arlington Heights) Daily Herald reports that DuPage County Board Chairman Dan Cronin announced Tuesday the settlement with Liberty Systems LLC. DuPage County Election Commission officials say the company provided the wrong cards needed for optical scan voting machines. That left the commission taking more than eight hours to count ballots after the polls closed March 20.
Under the settlement the county’s three other contracts with Liberty Systems will be terminated and the company will pay election night overtime costs.
Cronin says the settlement will clear a path “for a new vendor to provide service to DuPage County voters in November.”
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Netflix lands Ryan Murphy in $300M mega-deal Six months after Netflix hired producer Shonda Rhimes away from ABC, it has struck again. The Los Gatos, Calif., company on Tuesday hired Ryan Murphy, who has produced the massive...
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Ohtani didn't factor into the decision in Wednesday's 6-1 loss to the Tigers, allowing one run on three hits and three walks over five innings while striking out five.
The right-hander survived a 23-minute rain delay after the fourth inning, but following another 41-minute delay heading into the sixth, Ohtani's night was done, and the Angels' bullpen unraveled quickly afterwards. He'll carry a 3.18 ERA into his next outing, likely either Tuesday or Wednesday at home against the Royals.
Local Business Owner Raises Money to Pay Off Student Lunch Debt
Garly Nicklow is a local business owner in Fayette County, in Pennsylvania. He wanted to do something to benefit people in the community, after holding a benefit for a national charity. So, he decided to pay off the lunch debt for all of the students at Marshall Elementary School. They shared what they did to inspire others to do something for the community as well! Nicklow’s amount that he donated was $700!
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MAE SAI, Thailand (AP) — A top Thai official says heavy rains forecast for the coming days could worsen floods in a mountain cave, forcing authorities to speed up their extraction of the 12 boys and the soccer coach who are trapped there.
Interior Minister Anupong Paojinda said Tuesday that the boys may need to swim out using diving equipment ahead of the bad weather.
He said they plan to bring the boys out via the same complicated route through which their rescuers entered.
While efforts are to pump out the floodwaters continue, Anupong said it's clear some area cannot be drained and in order to get out the boys may need to use diving gear while being guided by two professional divers each.
He conceded that if something went awry, it could be "life-threatening."
NEW DELHI: Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu on Tuesday defended his decision to reject the notice on motion to remove the Chief Justice of India Dipak Mishra. Naidu asserted that he followed the rule book in taking the decision.
In the backdrop of the Congress MPs claiming that the chairman should have constituted a committee to enquire into charges against the CJI, Naidu in his first statement after the Monday decision said that his is a Constitutional position and he has certain Constitutional obligations to carry while disposing off the notice signed by 64 MPs of seven Opposition parties.
Naidu maintained that as the chairman of the Rajya Sabha he had been satisfied by the outcome of the exercise followed in rejecting the notice for removing the CJI. He also maintained that the MPs too have right to express their views on the Issue.
Naidu maintained that he followed the guidelines enshrined in the Judges enquire Act and the Evidence Act in taking the decision.
A traffic light out on School St. at Highway 49 in Brookland is up and running again.
However, traffic is backed up on Highway 49 in both directions.
Drivers should expect delays.
Use extreme caution in this area especially with school in session Monday.
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Baku. 7 February. REPORT.AZ/ Iran has discovered new oil reserves of 15 bln barrels, of which 2 bln barrels are extractable.
Report informs citing the RIA Novosti, National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) said.
In addition, Managing Director of NIOC Ali Kardor said Iran increased gas reserves to 1.8 trillion cubic meters, about half of which - extractable.He also noted that a huge investments and modern technologies needed in order to use these reserves. Kardor also noted that, Iran will increase its oil production up to about four million barrels per day.After the lifting of sanctions in January 2016 oil production was at the level of a little more than 2 mln barrels a day.
Analytical Group of Report informs that, these news led to a fall in oil prices below 56 USD / barrel.Further oil price will be determined by production figures and oil reserves in the US, the publication of which is expected today and tomorrow, as well as data on the number of active oil wells.
Bali volcano Mount Agung exploded into life once more early this morning, less than 48 hours after the previous eruption. This is the latest travel advice.
The 3,031 metre tall volcano erupted at 12.20pm local time (5.20am BST) with the eruption lasting for one minute and 58 seconds.
Bali’s National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) spokesman Sutopo Purwo Nugroho warned of “successive eruptions occurring potential its still high” on Twitter, suggesting another eruption was imminent.
Nugroho wrote: “The activities of the community and the tourists remain normal, despite the eruption of Mount Agung back shortly with a high column of ash 2,500 meters on 4/7/2018, 12.20 WITA.
"It rained Ash on the slopes of g. All airports are operating normally. The Standby Status. Don't be afraid to visit Bali. Bali is safe.”
NEWVILLE, Pa. (WHTM) – A multi-vehicle crash has closed part of Interstate 81 in Cumberland County, resulting in major traffic delays.
The northbound crash in Penn Township, which happened around 5 p.m., has closed the interstate between Exit 37 (PA 233) and Exit 44 (PA 465). Southbound lanes were also briefly closed in the area as a medical helicopter responded to the scene, according to a Cumberland County 911 dispatcher.
Multiple ambulances were also called to the scene.
Northbound lanes in the area are expected to be closed for quite some time.
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At least 19 people are killed and 50 wounded in an explosion at a concert by singer Ariana Grande in the English city of Manchester on Monday. U.S. officials say it's a suspected suicide bombing, and British police are treating it as a terror attack. Eve Johnson reports.
May 2 Etsy Inc, an e-commerce site for handmade goods, said on Tuesday that Chairman and Chief Executive Chad Dickerson would step down, to be succeeded as CEO by board member Josh Silverman later this week.
The marketplace also reported a first-quarter loss of $421,000 after earning $1.2 million a year ago. One of its shareholders, Black-and-White Capital LP, earlier on Tuesday called on Etsy to explore a sale and separate the roles of chairman and CEO.
Fred Wilson, a director on Etsy's board since 2007, will take over the chairmanship, the company said. (Reporting By Jeffrey Dastin in San Francisco; Editing by Dan Grebler)
Fishermen in Inishowen are said to be in limbo because the issue of a sea border is being overlooked during on-going Brexit negotiations.
While discussions are taking place over the border between north and south, there are genuine fears among fishermen over possible restrictions at sea post- Brexit.
Cllr. Martin McDermott says the issue is of huge importance to fishing communities across the peninsula but nobody at national level seems to be talking about it.
Doctors Without Borders is warning of a worsening situation in the Yemeni city of Taiz, where hospitals have been repeatedly attacked and where some 200,000 people are facing shortages of food, water and medicine.
Djoen Besselink, the head of the aid group's Yemen mission, told reporters in Jordan on Monday that attacks on hospitals, ambulances and medical staff had severely limited the group's activities in the city, which has been partially besieged by Houthi rebels since April 2015.
Besselink, who visited Taiz last month, said he's "never seen such destruction" at the four hospitals his group supports. He says "there's not a single room without bullet holes, the windows are gone, there's no more equipment. It's total failure."
He says the four hospitals treated over 10,000 people in 2016.
The GM logo is seen in Warren, Michigan, U.S. on October 26, 2015. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook/File Photo
BUENOS AIRES A unit of General Motors Co (GM.N) has reached a deal with port operator Terminal Puerto Rosario to import cars to Argentina, moving the U.S. automaker a step closer to exporting from its nearby plant, the company said in a statement on Tuesday.
General Motors Mercosur, which includes GM's Argentina and Brazil units, said the first automobiles, manufactured in South Korea, arrived this week.
The company has a production plant near the Rosario port complex and said its long-term goal would be to export cars produced there through the port.
Argentina's automobile production fell nearly 30 percent in February, according to the most recent data from the country's Automobile Manufacturers Association, due to lower demand in top export destination Brazil.
(Reporting by Maximiliano Rizzi; Writing by Luc Cohen; editing by Diane Craft)
Saskatoon Water had to deal with an urgent situation in the Silverspring Neighbourhood on Monday afternoon.
A contractor working in the area punctured a water main near Central Avenue and Garvie Road which has resulted in significant localized flooding.
The break occurred around 1 p.m. City staff came to the scene to isolate and stop the break and had the situation under control by 4 p.m., city officials said.
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Last week, we made you a special playlist of sad songs for the holiday season for the latest edition of AUX CORD. Today, Terror Jr has taken it upon themselves to make a Christmas tune that will have all the bad elves weeping under the mistletoe and begging for forgiveness. All year long, the group has been treating us with deliciously dark pop tunes and "Sad Sad Girl" is no different than the rest. Let's just say that Santa Claus would probably toss their latest offering to the naughty list with playful lyrics like "I'm on my Pagan $#!t/ Worship Satan with a torch lit" and "Keep your f***ing present, wrap a bow 'round this."
Terror Jr completed the Bop City trilogy this past September and is currently working on their next full-length album. (The group recently shared an exciting update about it on Facebook.) I promise you've never seen a White Christmas quite like this before... No coal, just grapes. Deck the halls with tears and terror!
The days of tugging on skirts that are just a hair too short are a thing of the past at Joynoelle. Sip bubbly and snack on chocolate while Joy helps you design a custom fitted skirt in one of over 100 beautiful fabrics, then craft a one-of-a-kind handbag to go with it. Joy can have any custom piece ready for Christmas gifting, and dresses and skirts from holidays past (mostly sizes 2-8) will be available in a sample sale.
Arlington, VA -- The American Chiropractic Association applauds new low back pain treatment guidelines by the American College of Physicians that recommend first using non-invasive, non-drug treatments before resorting to drug therapies. "The chiropractic profession has long advocated for doctors and patients to use a more conservative approach to treating low back pain," said ACA President David A. Herd, DC.
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Grab your walking shoes it's time for Paws for a Cause. Casey Waugh of Wayside Waifs and Blue Valley West students, Josh Miller and Ted Reinhardt, explain how taking a walk can help Wayside Waifs help our furry friends.
Image caption A total of 259 of the county's 382 state schools have decided to close
More than 250 schools are closed in Gloucestershire due to the snow.
A total of 259 of the county's 382 state schools have made the decision to shut their doors.
Stroud High said it closed for safety reasons so staff, students and parents could "avoid unnecessary travel", while Hartpury College, which is also shut, will be "rescheduling exams post the Christmas break".
Elsewhere, almost 2,000 homes are without power in the Forest of Dean.
Western Power Distribution said this was mainly due to the ice and snow but also because fallen trees had pulled down power cables.
Gloucestershire County Council said the latest schools information could be found on its website .
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP)  A trial is under way for a former CIA case officer accused of giving top-secret documents to the Chinese.
Kevin Mallory of Leesburg, Virginia, was charged last year under federal espionage statutes with delivering defense information to a foreign government.
Prosecutors say they caught Mallory last year after he returned to the U.S. on a flight from Shanghai with more than $16,000 in undeclared cash.
Mallory has argued in court papers that he never provided anything of value to the Chinese and that he was engaging them to try to gain information about their intelligence operations.
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A jury was selected Tuesday at the federal courthouse in Alexandria, Virginia, and opening statements are scheduled for Wednesday morning. The trial is expected to last about two weeks.
A new fitness class is now available at the Victor Park gym.
Since November, a free faith-based Whole Fitness class has averaged 10 to 12 men and women from 8:30-9:30 a.m. on Saturdays to read Scripture and workout at the Victor Field & Gym Park, located at 108 S Line St, Greer.
There was something for everyone as moms, dads and grandparents introduced their kids to the Kidspace Discovery Dome Planetarium, face painting, arts and crafts, a Once Upon a Time book fair and a variety of games. There was a wide variety of food and drink to nosh and sip on while stopping to enjoy it all.
Lauren Conrad has a feeling that 2017 is going to be the best year yet.
The 30-year-old former star of the MTV “reality” show Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County announced on Instagram that she is pregnant with her first child with her husband, William Tell.
Happy New Year! I have a feeling 2017 is going to be the best year yet… A photo posted by Lauren Conrad (@laurenconrad) on Jan 1, 2017 at 7:57am PST
Conrad and Tell were married in September 2014, although Conrad first met Tell while she was 16 and attending one of his concerts. Tell played in the band Something Corporate from 2001-2004, and Conrad was invited to sit on stage.
Taking a walk down memory lane today: https://t.co/OBDypyc5v7 pic.twitter.com/320K0KpZM5 — Lauren Conrad (@LaurenConrad) December 28, 2016
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ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York state’s construction of wider snowmobile trails in the Adirondack Mountains has been upheld by a state Supreme Court judge.
The environmental group Protect the Adirondacks sued the state in 2015. It says cutting thousands of trees for the Community Connector trails violates the Forever Wild clause of the state’s Constitution.
The Department of Environmental Conservation contends the number of trees being cut is far less than what the group claims. Among issues raised in court was the definition of a tree.
Acting Supreme Court Justice Gerald Connolly in Albany ruled in the state’s favor in a decision dated Dec. 1.
The Adirondacks region is popular for outdoor activities including snowmobile riding, ice fishing and dogsledding. A network of trails linking Newcomb, Minerva and North Hudson is slated for completion in 2020.
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DUBAI, April 12 Kuwait's Alimtiaz Investment Group has raised $120 million from the sale of a 10 percent stake in education provider HumanSoft Holding which it plans to reinvest, Chief Executive Nawaf Marefi told Reuters.
It plans to use the money to invest in sectors including education, healthcare and real estate, he said.
Citigroup and EFG Hermes acted as joint bookrunners on the deal, which cut the sharia-compliant investment company's stake in HumanSoft to 10 percent, the parties said in a joint statement.
The buyers were institutional investors including regional sovereign wealth funds and other funds.
HumanSoft establishes and manages private universities and colleges in Kuwait and internationally.
(Reporting by Tom Arnold; editing by Jason Neely)
Pasco County sheriff's deputies are searching for a man who is armed with an AR-15.
Julio Gonzalez, 49, fled a New Port Richey home on Sunday with a Stag Arms AR-15 rifle with tan grips and stock, with possibly three loaded 30 round magazines, and a Taurus .357 snub nose revolver.
Before fleeing, he made threats to harm himself, including pointing a gun at his head and text messages, deputies said.
He is also being sought for domestic battery, false imprisonment, grand theft of firearms and grand theft.
Gonzalez is 6 feet tall and weighs 130 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. His last known address is 221 83rd Ave. N, St. Petersburg.
Deputies say he's considered armed and dangerous.
Anyone who sees him or has information on his whereabouts is asked to call 911.
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TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — A measure that would allow Atlantic City casinos to remain open throughout a state government shutdown has cleared another hurdle in the New Jersey legislature.
The measure — which also covers New Jersey’s racetracks — was approved Monday by a state senate committee. An identical bill has been introduced in the assembly, but a committee hearing there has not been scheduled.
State law now allows casinos to keep their doors open for seven days after government shuts down. That limit was instituted in a measure passed in 2008 after a shutdown.
The latest legislation would allow the gaming halls to stay open as long as a shutdown is ongoing.
A 39-year-old man was charged after he allegedly brought a heroin and a pocket knife into a Valparaiso, Ind., school saying he was looking for his girlfriend's children.Jason Rasco, of Valparaiso, Ind., entered Thomas Jefferson Middle School through an unsecured backdoor on Friday afternoon, shortly before school was dismissed for the day, Valparaiso police said.Police were called after reports of a suspicious man in the 1500-block of Lind Court near the school. Two school administrators located Rasco and detained him until police arrived.Rasco told police that he was going to walk his girlfriend's children home after school.Police said Rasco was in possession of heroin and a needle.He faces charges of trespassing, possession of a hypodermic needle, possession of heroin and possession of a knife on school property.During the incident, the school conducted a lock-in, police said, and delayed dismissal.
SANTA RITA, Guam (Feb.10, 2017) Military Sealift Command personnel, assigned to the submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40) prepare to on-load MK 48 torpedoes aboard Frank Cable, February 10. Frank Cable is one of two forward-deployed submarine tenders in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations and conducts maintenance and support of deployed U.S. naval force submarines and surface vessels in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Alana Langdon/Released)
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Turkish authorities have formally arrested a French national suspected of helping to plan a mass shooting in an Istanbul nightclub on New Year's Day in which 39 people were killed, a police official and the state-run Anadolu news agency said. A Turkish coast guard boat patrols in front of the Reina nightclub by the Bosphorus, which was attacked by a gunman, in Istanbul, Turkey, January 1, 2017.
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To understand the universe physicists are building their own
Wired cited work by William Unruh, a UBC physicist who pioneered the idea of simulating gravity in a lab in 1981.
“We cannot rerun the universe—and cannot live long enough to see the results of the experiment if we could,” Unruh said.
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GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. (AP)  Grand Canyon National Park rangers are searching the park's backcountry for a missing California hiker.
Park spokeswoman Emily Davis says air and ground crews are looking for 72-year-old Raafat "Ralph" Amin Nasser-Eddin of Los Angeles along several trails.
Davis says Nasser-Eddin was reported overdue Tuesday evening and that he matches the description of a person reported to park rangers Sunday as being disoriented at a camping area in the canyon.
Davis says a member of the park's search and rescue team unsuccessfully looked for that person Sunday and Monday.
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She says Nasser-Eddin had a reservation to stay at Phantom Ranch along the Colorado River at the bottom of the canyon but did not check in.
The stock of Jubiliant FoodWorks gained over 4 per cent trade on Friday and hit a fresh 52-week after a series of upgrades and outperform ratings by foreign and domestic brokerages. Analysts are bullish on the stock on expectations that the policies by the new management will lead to a sustained same store sales growth in the coming quarters while being prudent with store expansion will help control costs. After a few quarters of lackluster performance, the company which offers its products through the Domino's Pizza and Dunkin' Donuts franchise had posted strong results in the June ...
RAYMOND, Miss. (AP) – A murder suspect has escaped from jail in Mississippi’s most populous county.
Hinds County Sheriff Victor Mason tells news outlets that Roddrick Raheem Jones was discovered missing during or just after breakfast on Wednesday morning.
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Mason says a headcount found the 23-year-old Jones was gone.
Jones was arrested in September and charged with murdering 30-year-old Kendrick Hughes. He was also charged with two counts of aggravated assault for shooting two other people, as well as being a felon illegally possessing a weapon.
Mason says Jones was housed in an older part of the jail. He says Jones will face further charges if recaptured.
The U.S. Marshals Service and other agencies are helping search.
Mason says officials are trying to determine how Jones escaped. The jail has suffered repeated escapes.
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The WBS Penguins had a two goal lead going into the third period of Game One. The Pens also scored first in Game Two only to lose both road games. The local team is facing a three game in the elimination game on Thursday Night.
The Puyallup Valley Chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) hosted its annual mochitsuki (pounding rice to make mochi/rice cakes) on Dec. 3. The public got to observe and participate in making this traditional Japanese treat. Fifty pounds of rice and five rice cookers provided a morning of mochi making, conversation, and catching up with members and friends. As the mochi cooled, everyone enjoyed a potluck lunch.
Concerns about public access to the Snake River at the end of Foundry Road near Shelley brought Mike and Vicki Gregory to the county commissioners' chambers on Wednesday.
By the end of the t was settled amicably between all parties.
First, it was determined the county owned the foot bridge and has maintained it. The county replaced the timbers that were broken out. The bridge was not and is not owned by Idaho Supreme Potatoes.
For the complete story, read the Thursday, June 15, edition of the Morning News.
Oklahoma City Police released video, Monday, of a shooting that occurred in early August at a SW OKC Burger King
Oklahoma City Police released video, Monday, of a shooting that occurred in early August at a SW OKC Burger King.
Around midnight on Aug. 5, two suspects went through the drive thru line of the fast food chain, located near Meridian Avenue and I-40, when a dispute between them and the employee taking their order began.
When the driver emerged from the car, a front-seat-passenger fired a single shot through the drive thru window. The drive-thru worker closed the window moments before the shot was fired and no employees were injured.
Police describe the suspects as a black female driver about 5’ 6” and 170 pounds, and a black male passenger, who could not be seen. The suspects were driving a silver Honda Civic with tinted windows that is a 2010 model or newer.
Police encourage anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers at (405) 235-7300.
PanARMENIAN.Net - One of the Flame Towers in Baku - the highest buildings in Azerbaijan - was mistakenly lit in the colors of the Armenian flag on Monday, July 3.
The the match of the 1/8 finals of the 2018 World Cup between Colombia and England was played on Monday, and those in Baku had apparently confuses the Colombian flag with the Armenian one.
They wanted to honor the national team of Colombia, but they lit the lights in the wrong order: instead of yellow, blue and red, the skyscraper was painted in red, blue and yellow stripes, just like the flag of Armenia.
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Two people were taken to the hospital after a single car accident in Springfield Monday morning.
Springfield Police Officer Jessica Henderson told 22News the car accident happened near the intersection of Bay Street and Berkshire Avenue.
Officer Henderson said two people were taken to the hospital, but their condition is unknown at this time.
Officers at the site of the crash told 22News that Bay Street is closed in the area of Berkshire Ave and Boston Road.
They didn’t say when the road in this area would open, but did say it will likely be closed during the morning commute.
We are continuing to cover this story and will bring you any information as it becomes available on air and online.
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SAN DIEGO — A U.S. sailor has been arrested on allegations of stealing grenades from a San Diego-based Navy ship.
Federal prosecutors say Gunner's Mate Second Class Aaron Booker was detained Tuesday in Great Lakes, Illinois.
He is accused of possessing 20 concussion hand grenades reported missing from the USS Pinckney guided missile destroyer.
Booker could not be reached for comment. It was not clear if he had a lawyer.
Court documents say the grenades were discovered missing Feb. 8, 2017.
Booker was tasked with checking the temperature of the ship's locker where the grenades were kept.
He was later sent for duties in Illinois.
In April, an off-duty law enforcement officer in Arizona found a military-issued backpack on the side of a highway with "GM2 BOOKER" written on it containing 18 grenades.
RIO DE JANEIRO: A Brazilian nursery school guard burned six small children and a teacher to death after spraying them with alcohol and setting them alight Thursday (Friday in Manila). Dozens of people were also hurt in the blaze while the guard, who was reported to be mentally ill, died after succumbing to his own burn injuries. The tragedy occurred in Janauba, a city of 70,000 about 600 kilometers (370 miles) north of Belo Horizonte city. The nursery school was called “Innocent People.” The initial death toll of four rose to six when two badly burned kids died, according to news reports which quoted fire officials. About 50 people were hospitalized with injuries, said Bruno Ataide Santos, director of the local hospital. Janauba’s mayor decreed seven days of mourning.
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RIVERTON, Utah – A man is in critical condition after his car crashed into a tree overnight in Riverton.
Unified Police said the crash happened at about 12:30 a.m. near 12600 S. and 1300 W.
Police said the car caught fire after it crashed and passersby helped rescue the man from the car.
Officers have not said what led to the crash.
The names of those involved have not been released.
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The monarch (played by Jenna Coleman) fled to the Highlands after a terrifying assassination attempt in the ITV drama, which has led to her finally facing an important and brand new character.
Portrayed by Star Wars actor Denis Lawson, the Duke of Atholl is determined to provide his Queen and her husband Prince Albert (Tom Hughes) with the protection they need during their stay in the country.
However, as the royal carriage pulls up to the impressive stately home - complete with a welcoming sound of traditional Scottish bagpipe music - Victoria is stunned to see the Duke and his entourage there to greet her.
“Duke, what a pleasant surprise,” she says unconvincingly.
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US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman delivered a speech on the opening night of the Global Forum for Combating Antisemitism, which is being held by the Foreign and Diaspora Ministries at the Binyanei Hauma convention center in Jerusalem. In the context of his remarks about anti-Israel rhetoric being the new anti-Semitism, Ambassador Friedman referred to his comments on the latest murders by terrorists and the lack of condemnation from the Palestinian Authority.
Noting that PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas had responded by calling him a "son of a dog", Friedman asked, "Anti-Semitism or political discourse? Not for me to judge. I'll leave that all up to you."
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MINGORA, Pakistan (AP) - Pakistan's army says a suicide attack on a military unit has killed three soldiers and wounded seven in Swat Valley, in the Kabal area.
A military statement says the suicide bomber detonated his explosives' vest near an empty lot used by the soldiers for sports and exercise on Saturday.
Security forces have cordoned off the area and are searching for possible accomplices of the bomber.
No group immediately claimed responsibility for the attack.
Islamic militants ruled the picturesque Swat Valley from 2007 until a massive military operation routed them from the area in 2009. The operation involved evacuating 2 million people from the valley. They were able later to return to their homes.
Saturday's attack was the first in over three years in the valley.
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Baku. 21 December. REPORT.AZ/ It was suggested to issue multiple electronic visas through ASAN Visa system to foreign nationals visiting Azerbaijan.
Report informs, a relevant draft law on amendment to the Migration Code was submitted to Milli Majlis (Azerbaijani Parliament) by the President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev.
Pursuant to the first point of the Article 38 (E-visa) of the Migration Code, foreigners and stateless persons visiting Azerbaijan may obtain e-visa via ASAN Visa system.
The duration of stay of the single entry visa issued online is determined 30 days. According to the proposed amendment, duration of multiple visa will be determined 90 days.
The draft says that the article 38 of the Migration Code allows foreigners and stateless persons to get visas through ASAN Visa facilities.
The current draft law suggests to issue multiple e-visas through ASAN Visa system.
An unknown person appeared to have scaled a section of the Statue of Liberty on the Fourth of July, forcing park officials to evacuate the island.
HUBER HEIGHTS — The City of Huber Heights has announced that Chambersburg Road will be closed from Evergreen Woods Drive eastward to Bellefontaine Road beginning Monday, March 26.
The closure will last approximately 3-4 months as Chambersburg Road undergoes a second phase of being widened.
Traffic will be detoured to Taylorsville Road but local traffic will be maintained.
Questions should be directed to City Engineer Russ Bergman at 937-237-5816 or rbergman@hhoh.org.
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President Donald Trump is making “Saturday Night Live’s” ratings great again. NBC’s long-running late-night sketch comedy program is having its most-watched season in 22 years, thanks in large part to Alec Baldwin’s impersonation of the 45th president of the United States and, more recently, Melissa McCarthy’s devastating take on White House press secretary Sean Spicer. Through…
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AGAWAM, Mass. (WWLP) – “Agawam’s Finest” squared off against “Agawam’s Bravest” in a mustache growing contest for “No Shave November.”
At Murphy’s Pub on Tuesday night, a little follicle frenzy took place, where they showed a video of the top competitors in an effort to raise money and awareness in the fight against cancer.
Sporting a carefully manicured Fu Manchu, Agawam Fire Chief Alan Sirois said the effort hits close to home.
“And it’s especially important to firefighters,” said Chief Sirois. “It’s been recently determined that cancer is the leading cause of death in firefighters in particular, due to the exposure in the workplace, particularly susceptible to certain kinds of cancer.”
This is the fourth year the Agawam Fire Department has participated in “No Shave November,” for what is described as a “heated and hairy competition.”
World Bank bolsters funding team with sell-side veteran The World Bank has grown its funding team with the hiring of a well-known figure from the MTN dealer community — and will add another name soon.
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The Mardi Gras season is already in full swing in Louisiana, and it's about to get rolling in Rochester. The Rochester Cajun Zydeco Network and Zydeco Junky Productions is producing a string of Mardi Gras parties over the next two weeks, beginning with Curley Taylor and Zydeco Trouble rocking the German House on Thursday with The Djangoners. RCZN will throw its annual Mardi Gras party at the Harmony House on February 25 with Terry and the Zydeco Bad Boys; the band is also playing a Lundi Gras concert at Abilene on February 27. Then, helping you recover from the hangover, a zydeco dance and brunch will take place March 5 at The Tango Café. Laissez les bons temps rouler!
Curley Taylor and Zydeco Trouble will play with The Djangoners on Thursday, February 16, at the German House, 315 Gregory Street. 8 p.m. (Cajun dance lessons at 7 p.m.) $20-$25. 563-6241; rochesterzydeco.com; curleytaylor.com.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - EQS GROUP AG:
* ‍REVENUES OF EUR 15.01 MILLION IN FIRST SIX MONTHS OF FISCAL YEAR, REPRESENTING A 45% INCREASE OVER SAME PERIOD LAST YEAR​
* H1 ‍EBIT BEFORE ACQUISITION COSTS, PURCHASE PRICE ALLOCATION AND SCHEDULED AMORTIZATION OF ACQUIRED CUSTOMER BASES (NON-IFRS) DECLINED SLIGHTLY BY 3% TO EUR 912 THOUSAND​
* H1 ‍NET PROFIT AMOUNTED TO EUR -37 THOUSAND​
* ‍UNCHANGED 2017 OUTLOOK​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
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Steamtown National Histoic Site hit hard by tree-killing beetle Only 18 months after officials confirmed the emerald ash borer’s presence in Lackawanna County, the parking lot at Steamtown National Historic Site offers a stark example of the invasive insect’s tree-killing efficiency. (read more)
Rebounding Griffin Pond picks new leadership An almost entirely new and diverse slate of leaders took the helm at Griffin Pond Animal Shelter. (read more)
Chris Kelly: Turning the Paige Stories of redemption fueled by good faith are inspiring, but seeing is believing. On Thursday night, the tight bind strangling the Scranton School District let in a little light. (read more)
It looks like we’re gonna need a bigger shelf What’s over 7 feet tall, wears a giant red hat and watches over the people of Olyphant? A giant elf who goes by the name of Cookie Sprinkleton. (read more)
Aug 15 (Reuters) - Top Choice Medical Investment Co Inc
* Says it will pay a cash dividend of 0.13 yuan per share (before tax) for 2016 to shareholders of record on Aug. 21
* The company's shares will be traded ex-right and ex-dividend on Aug. 22 and the dividend will be paid on Aug. 22
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Sheikh Hamdan attended competitions of basketball, table tennis and volleyball, along with a number of other sporting events.
More than 1,000 athletes from 32 countries have travelled to Abu Dhabi to take part in these games, which is the first major sporting event ahead of Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019. Athletes will take part in 16 different sports that will be hosted at eight different venues including ADNEC, Zayed Sports City, Yas Marina Circuit, NYUAD, Officer’s Club, Mubadala IPC Arena, Al Jazira Sports Club and Al Forsan Club. Entry across all the sites is open to the public.
Sheikh Hamdan was accompanied by Shamma bint Suhail Faris Al Mazrui, Minister of State for Youth Affairs, along with a number of senior officials.
cosmicat wrote: Again I repeat myself Wakefield trinity were told by rfl if you go into administration you will be relegated to not championship but league 1 but hey it's super bulls ,it's all or nowt
This is true and was linked to Chris and Michael putting houses on the line, but it still just emphasises problems with the RFL, perceptions and the various management. I have no sympathy with the management at Bradford, theyhave made a pigs of it, but that doesn't mean I want shot of the club or its fans from our game. I want them to have a dose of reality, be made to pay sufficiently and to have a club that's run within its means!As for the RFL, I wouldn't want to pick a fight with them right now. We need to continue to work in our own situation first!
Over the years, Shah Rukh Khan has received several prestigious awards for his performances in the films. Now, the actor will be felicitated with a special award. Veteran actress Rekha along with Maharashtra Governor C. Vidyasagar Rao will honour Shah Rukh Khan with the Yash Chopra Memorial Award here later this month.
The fourth edition of the event will be held on February 25 celebrates the excellence in the genres of acting and music. The event is organized in the memory of filmmaker Yash Chopra who gave some of the memorable films. Readers are aware of the fact that SRK has been a part many YRF films and has acted for Yash Chopra in several films Darr, Dil To Pagal Hai, Veer-Zaara and Jab Tak Hai Jaan.
The event award jury comprises of late Yash Chopra’s wife Pamela Chopra and Bollywood veterans like Hema Malini, Boney Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, Simi Garewal and Padmini Kolhapure.
Towie's Gemma Collins releases swimwear collection with Boohoo.com
Ladies of all sizes can now feel their absolute best on the beach thanks to the GC's new range of swimming costumes and kaftans.
Away from the agg of the ITV Be show, Gemma, 37, is a successful plus-size fashion designer, and her new capsule collection with Boohoo showcases her eye for patterns and cuts.
There are 90s-inspired chain prints lashing of leopard, and of course, lots of hot block colours to make an impact on the beach or at the pool party.
Best of all, nothing is more than £20!
Gemma's collection come up to size 22, and some items are also available in standard sizing, including the chain print tie front top, £18, she's wearing in the picture above.
With holiday season about to kick off - and the summer about to hot up (hopefully) - they won't be in stock for long.
Michael Lee second, Andrew Wilkinson third, Sam Sullivan drops off ballot
Vancouver-False Creek MLA Sam Sullivan waits for results in the B.C. Liberal leadership vote, Feb. 3, 2018 (Tom Fletcher/Black Press)
Outsider Dianne Watts leads after the first round of results in the B.C. Liberal leadership, with 2,135 first-choice points.
Rookie Vancouver MLA Michael Lee was second with 1,917 votes, followed by Vancouver-Quilchena MLA Andrew Wilkinson with 1,591.
Kamloops-South Thompson MLA Todd Stone was fourth at 1,483, followed by Abbotsford West MLA Mike de Jong with 1,415.
Vancouver-False Creek MLA Sam Sullivan dropped off the ballot after collecting only 158 first-round points.
RELATED: Stone campaign forfeits 1,349 memberships
Each of B.C.’s 87 constituencies has 100 points in the party voting system, to remove the advantage of heavily populated urban regions with more members. The candidate with the lowest total drops off in each round, with the winner needing 4,351 points.
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - A bill that would allow medical marijuana use in schools will now head to Governor Bruce Rauner's desk.
The bill passed both houses. The senate voted 50-2 for HB 4870.
If the bill is signed by Rauner, parents and caregivers could administer medical marijuana on school grounds and on buses to students who are approved to use it. The caregivers my also be registered with the state's Department of Public Health.
School staff will not have to help the student take the drug and will allow school board to prohibit used if it disrupts the class or would expose other students to the drug.
It's not clear if Rauner will sign the bill.
OAKLAND, Calif. — Dion Dimucci, of Dion & the22 Belmonts, brought a $1 million federal complaint that accuses Zenimax Media of using his song “The Wanderer” in an ad for a violent video game without his consent.
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A Tiki torch manufacturer is denouncing white supremacists who used its products in Charlottesville, Virginia, over the weekend.
In a Facebook post on Saturday, TIKI Brand Products said it was “deeply saddened and disappointed” that members of hate groups ― some performing Nazi salutes ― had marched through the University of Virginia campus on Friday night while carrying lit Tiki torches.
Evelyn Hockstein/For The Washington Post via Getty Images White supremacists and white nationalists carry lit Tiki torches while marching through the University of Virginia campus on Friday.
“We do not support their message or the use of our products in this way,” the company wrote on Saturday, the day a driver killed a 32-year-old woman and injured dozens of others protesting the “Unite the Right” rally in Charlottesville.
With a new bid in hand from Takeda Pharmaceutical (TKPYY -3.2% ), Shire (SHPG +1.8% ) may now look for a higher offer, from a larger company, BTIG says.
A note from Timothy Chiang says Shire's global platform is still discounted and its immunology segment is expected to grow about 10% Y/Y in 2018. He has a Buy rating and $195 price target, implying 20% upside. (h/t Bloomberg)
Details of Takeda's new offer aren't available but Chiang suspects Takeda boosted the cash portion of the deal (reported today at £21/share of a total £47/share bid).
CANTON, Ohio (WHBC) – A motorcycle operator is serious at Aultman after he lost control of his bike on northbound I-77 near the Route 30 exit at around 5:30 on Wednesday morning.
The Canton police Traffic Bureau says the unnamed male driver went off the right side of the roadway and hit a guardrail.
Apparently no other vehicles were involved.
The accident tied up traffic on northbound I-77 for over an hour-and-a-half.
Credit-card companies keep upping their travel-reward offerings to lure new customers, but there’s more to that story. MagnifyMoney.com, a web site that gives advice on personal financial services, has a new study that shows the average number of points given in introductory offers is slightly higher than 40,000 in 2018 — more than double what was given 10 years ago. While the reward bonuses are on the rise, so are the annual fees charged for many cards. In 2008, the average fee was $74. Now it’s $120. Hotel-branded cards tend to offer more points than airline-branded, but the redemption value per point tends to be lower. In 2018, the average introductory bonus for hotel cards is 60,000, while airline cards’ offers average slightly more than 37,000. You can find more details from the study online at nwsdy.li/ravelsurvey.
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April 24 (Reuters) - Packaging Corp of America:
* PACKAGING CORPORATION OF AMERICA REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2018 RESULTS
* QTRLY EARNINGS PER SHARE $1.48
* Q1 2018 EARNINGS PER SHARE $1.55 PER SHARE EXCLUDING SPECIAL ITEMS
* Q2 EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW $1.88 — THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S
* Q1 EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW $1.53 — THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
HARRISBURG – A Monroe County lawmaker announced legislation to eliminate residential school property taxes through the state’s existing homestead exclusion program. Senate Bill 1137 will allow local taxing bodies to exclude from taxation 100% of the assessed value of owner-occupied homes in 2019. Bill sponsor, Sen. Mario Scavello said that voters approved the proposed constitutional amendment last November and action needs to be taken. To fund the expanded homestead exclusion program, the legislation would increase the personal income tax rate 1.98% to 5.05% and does not raise the state sales tax. It is expected to generate $9.3 billion, which will be placed in a separate account dedicated solely to property tax elimination. Even with property tax elimination, Pennsylvanians will pay a lower income tax rate than surrounding states. Taxpayers apply to their county for a homestead exclusion. The bill is getting bipartisan support and it is now before the Senate Finance Committee for consideration.
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DENVER — Colorado livestock could be eating hemp under a bill that passed the state Senate Tuesday.
The state Senate voted 34-0 in favor of bill directing the Colorado Department of Agriculture to study the feasibility of allowing farmers to use hemp in animal feed. Currently the practice is forbidden.
Hemp is a non-intoxicating cousin of marijuana. The federal government started allowing farmers to grow hemp under limited circumstances in 2014.
The Washington state Legislature passed a similar bill in 2015.
However, agriculture authorities in that state concluded just last month that hemp is not yet safe to use in poultry feed, saying there isn’t sufficient research on whether marijuana’s intoxicant, THC, could pass to the birds.
Colorado has about 300 hemp growers.
The hemp measure now moves to the House.
Boyd Gaming Corporation - Stock analysts at Gabelli issued their FY2021 EPS estimates for Boyd Gaming Corporation in a note issued to investors on Monday. Gabelli analyst A. Trivison forecasts that the brokerage will earn $1.65 per share for the year.
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Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba has signed and gazetted the Financial Intelligence Centre Amendment Act (Fica) just in the nick of time.
The commencement of the Act means South Africa has likely avoided being deemed noncompliant with the international standards of the global financial crime monitor, the Financial Action Task Force, which would have had severe implications for the banking sector.
Treasury officials will meet the task force next week to report on progress in strengthening the prevention and punishment of financial crimes.
Delays in signing the amendments into law had caused anxiety in the banking sector, civil society and political opposition parties. Nongovernmental organisation Corruption Watch last week wrote to Gigaba requesting an indication of when the Act would be signed.
Tragedy has inspired a classroom lesson. Gulfport High School students are learning about the law-making process by writing bills that would address gun laws.
Manchester United players Paul Pogba and Zlatan Ibrahimovic surprised a young fan named Samuel, who has cerebral palsy, in an emotional video shared by the team on Tuesday.
Samuel attends the Manchester Creative and Media Academy and plays soccer despite his disability.
“I mean, I'm in a wheelchair and I never give up,” Samuel says in the video.
If you only watch one video today, make it this one. #UnitedandSamuel #UnitedandMe pic.twitter.com/dPwvLDZlnv — Man Utd Foundation (@MU_Foundation) February 11, 2017
David De Gea is also seen in the video handing Samuel a pair of gloves. Samuel also plays goalie.
Blidh was brought up Monday from AHL Providence on an emergency basis.
With Boston's forward group currently banged up -- David Backes (laceration), Patrice Bergeron (foot), and Jake DeBrusk (upper body) are all out at the moment -- Blidh will serve as the emergency forward for the near future. The 23-year-old previously appeared in 19 NHL contests last season and was able to collect two points, while also totaling 22 points (nine goals, 13 assists) in 60 game thus far for AHL Providence in 2017-18.
A probe team formed by Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa has unearthed massive financial irregularities in Western Zone Tobacco Growers Cooperative Union , it has been revealed. The Premier had on March 16, this year, disbanded the board of directors for WETCU and Tanzania Tobacco Board after it came to light that the two institutions had failed to properly supervise the cash crop and were marred in embezzlement.
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A traffic stop on Interstate 5 in Douglas County Friday evening uncovered around 45 pounds of suspected methamphetamine in the car, according to the Oregon State Police.
An OSP trooper stopped a 2011 Nissan headed north on I-5 near milepost 85 at 8:16 p.m. for a traffic violation.
During the stop, a drug detection K-9 officer was used on the outside of the vehicle, and when the dog indicated the odor of controlled substances, a vehicle search was performed uncovering the drugs.
The two occupants of the vehicle, 24-year-old Rafael Valencia and 23-year-old Marlon Nelson, both of California, were taken to the Douglas County Jail on for the unlawful possession of methamphetamine and unlawful delivery of methamphetamine.
The Oregon State Police note this is an ongoing investigation.
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CONWAY, SC (WMBF) - The Conway High School chapter of Future Farmers of America are hosting a plant sale. The sale includes plants, fruits, vegetables, and even hanging baskets all grown by the students themselves. The organization says all of the proceeds from the sale help students travel and compete in various FFA competitions throughout the school year.
The sale is scheduled for March 21 to March 28, from 8 a.m. until 3:30 p.m., and Saturday from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Conway High School agriculture building.
General Prices:
Singles: $1.00
4-Pack: $2.00
Hanging baskets: $8.00
Ferns: $13.00 or 2 for $25
The sale offers a variety of plants which include:
Perennials (various colors)
Annuals
Cucumbers
Squash
Watermelon
Peppers (Bell, Cayenne, Banana)
Hanging Ferns
For more information, you can email: svickery001@horrycountyschools.net or kjacobs@horrycountyschools.net or call 843-488-0662.
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Iggy Azalea’s fancy tastes may be out of her budget.
The rapper is being sued by American Express for $299,147.81 in unpaid credit card bills, according to legal documents obtained by E!
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AMEX is seeking the full amount — which is $250,000 over her credit limit — plus legal fees.
It’s just the latest financial drama for the 27-year-old Aussie emcee.
Azalea was slapped with two tax liens in 2016: $269,980.20 for unpaid 2015 taxes and $391,056.55 for 2014, the year her debut album, “The New Classic,” dropped.
Azalea’s net worth was estimated at $10 million in 2016, but it’s unclear where that figure stands now. She spends $15,000 on rent every month apartment, and her sophomore album, “Digital Distortion,” was shelved indefinitely, though she assured fans it would come out eventually.
A rep for Azalea didn’t immediately return a request for comment.
News of the rapper’s credit woes was first reported by The Blast.
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Oshiomole’s endorsement foolish, childish – Oyegun
Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, has described the purported endorsement of Adams Oshiomhole by stakeholders of the party from the South-South geopolitical zone as childish and a foolish charade. The South South APC leaders were reported to have endorsed former Edo State governor, Adams Oshiomhole, as the concensus candidate of the […]
Oshiomole’s endorsement foolish, childish – Oyegun
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BEIJING (Reuters) - China said on Tuesday that it would take actions to defend its interests if the United States damages trade ties after U.S. President Donald Trump authorized an inquiry into China's alleged theft of intellectual property. [nL2N1L01G0]
The United States should respect objective facts, act prudently, and not destroy principles of multilateralism, China's Ministry of Commerce said in a statement.
Stocks were sliding in early trading on Wall Street on Tuesday as healthcare companies and banks moved lower.
Goldman Sachs sank 3% after its latest earnings fell short of forecasts due to an unusual miss in its trading business. That took about 50 points off the Dow Jones industrial average.
In healthcare, Johnson & Johnson lost 2.7% after its revenue came in below forecasts. Cardinal Health plunged 10.6% after issuing a weak forecast.
The Standard & Poor's 500 index fell 5 points, or 0.2%, to 2,343.
The Dow lost 75 points, or 0.4%, to 20,563. The Nasdaq composite slipped 10 points, or 0.2%, to 5,846.
Bond prices rose. The yield on the 10-year Treasury note fell to 2.21%.
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Chick-Fil-A will be celebrating Fathers' Day a little early. On Saturday you can bring in your dad and decorate a custom grilling apron and take family pictures in the photo booth. The Fathers' Day event will be held at the Chick-Fil-A in the Augusta Mall. The event is free but coordinators ask that you RSVP because spaces are limited. To register, email your name and number of family member to ChristenEdwards.CFA@gmail.com. The event starts at 9 a.m.
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TSX-V-listed manganese miner Meridian Mining has appointed Jonathan Richards as interim CFO, following the resignation of Carlos Braga.
The London-headquartered mining company said on Wednesday that Richards had a keen understanding of the Brazilian operations and that he would be a valuable contributor going forward.
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Meridian last month also appointed a new president and CEO, with Gilbert Clark having succeeded Anthony Julien as CEO.
The company is currently focused on exploring and developing the Espigão manganese project, the Ariquemes tin joint venture area and adjacent areas in the state of Rondônia. Meridian is currently producing high grade manganese at its project located at Espigão do Oeste.
Lentz & Lentz SAT Prep, the largest independently owned SAT Prep company in this region, is offering PSAT, SAT and ACT Prep classes in Ridgefield. Lentz & Lentz has been successfully preparing students to take the SAT’s and PSAT’s at moderate prices for more than 37 years. Cost is $425 including all course materials. The course meets on Sundays, Sept. 10, 17, 24; Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 from 6 to 9 p.m.
The course allows participants to study in a leisurely, intelligent way, in order to develop the strategies, test-taking tips and shortcuts needed to do well. SAT Prep students (only) may opt to take an additional ACT Supplement on Nov. 5, 12 and 19 from 6 to 9 p.m. for a total of $625. The ACT Prep is not sold separately.
All classes meet at the Venus Building (use Governor Street entrance opposite police station).
Visit lentzsatprep.com or call Ridgefield Continuing Education at 203-431-2812 or Lentz & Lentz at 1-800-866-SATS.
A lot of the talk surrounding the Eagles pertains to whether or not quarterback Carson Wentz will be ready to start under center for the team in Week 1.
Wentz suffered a torn ACL in December, with some damage to other areas of the knee as well. Surgery cleaned all of that up, and he’s now working to recovery from the injury. As far as his progress goes, Wentz has been quiet about his knee, but he did recently post a video on Instagram showing him throwing at the Eagles practice facility.
That’s good news for Eagles players and fans. Wentz was wearing a brace, but he looked like he was able to plant his leg pretty well, so there’s at least some degree of stability there.
It was not a smooth start to the day for the special Missouri House committee after two lawyers got in a shouting match over when Governor Greitens will testify.
A Pickens County woman of killing her 14-month old grandson is scheduled to begin trial on Monday, according to court dockets.
Court dockets state jury selection will begin Monday in Angela Denise Brewer’s case.
Brewer was arrested in December 2015 after investigators determined 14-month-old Brentley Kolbin Lane Lusk died from a lethal dose of oxycodone.
The drug was found in a sippy cup that investigators said Brewer had given the child.
Brewer was the baby boy’s only caretaker on the day he died.
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So far, the Sacred Heart Crusaders are the comeback kids of the York Region Athletic Association baseball playoffs.
The Crusaders scored a pair of come-from-behind playoff wins May 28 to secure a berth in the league championship game against St. Elizabeth Panthers May 31 at Bishops Cross Park.
After knocking off previously unbeaten Newmarket Raiders 4-3 in quarter-final action, erasing a 3-1 deficit in the process, Sacred Heart upset Central Division winner Aurora Eagles, 10-5, after falling behind 4-1.
The Crusaders erased that deficit with nine runs in the fourth and fifth innings.
The way we think about cancer is undergoing a slow but radical transformation, with studies at a molecular level revealing how "rare" each cancer is. How we fund research should change too.
Police are hunting for a heavily pregnant woman after she went missing with her five-year-old daughter.
Alicja Dworakowska, 29, and her child, from the Beeston area of Leeds, were last heard from on Monday, according to West Yorkshire Police.
The force urged Ms Dworakowska, or anyone who knows where she is, to contact them urgently.
She is described as white, heavily pregnant, with blonde-ginger, shoulder-length hair and freckles.
Police hunt: Ms Dworakowska is heavily pregnant (PA)
Ms Dworakowska, was last seen wearing a black, water-proof coat.
Her daughter is white with blonde hair and was wearing a pink hat, with earflaps down the side, a beige coat and a pink dress.
A police spokesman said: "Alcija is urged to contact the police at the earliest opportunity.”
Anyone with information on their whereabouts should call police on 101 and quote log 1018.
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China has long loomed large in Australian foreign affairs, but the superpower's role in our domestic politics has been dominating news headlines in recent days.
There have been calls for Opposition Leader Bill Shorten to force Senator Dastyari out of the Labor party because of his links to Chinese political donor Huang Xiangmo.
Yesterday it emerged that the Labor Senator had allegedly pressured Deputy Labor Leader Tanya Plibersek not to meet a pro-democracy leader in Hong Kong.
The Dastyari saga has raised wider questions about exactly how deep links go between Australian politicians and China.
Last week, the Federal Government announced a sweeping package of proposed laws to curb foreign influence and interference.
CAMBRIDGE — Police have arrested a 37-year-old Cambridge man on sex offence charges dating back to the late 1990s and early 2000s.
The man was arrested on July 2 and is facing two counts of sexual assault and two counts of sexual interference, said Waterloo Regional Police. The arrest followed an investigation launched by police after receiving a complaint.
The two victims are known to the accused.
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HOUSTON — The morning dose. made a huge announcement Monday morning. The DailyMail and Tribune Media are partnering for a new television show.
DailyMailTV will be hosted by Jesse Palmer, who previously worked at ABC News as a Correspondent and Special Contributor for Good Morning America, America's most-watched morning show.
Palmer, 38, began his career in front of the camera as an NFL football player and still serves as a college football analyst for ESPN.
In this exclusive video, Palmer gives viewers a sneak peek of DailyMail.com's newsrooms in New York City and Los Angeles, where a team of over 200 reporters seek out the best exclusive stories and videos to share with their 84 million unique monthly visitors across the United States.
LeBron James reacted to the tragic events in Charlottesville, VA, over the weekend, questioning the direction America is headed in, and mocking president Donald Trump’s campaign slogan.
It's sad what's going on in Charlottesville. Is this the direction our country is heading? Make America Great Again huh?! He said that🤦🏾‍♂️ — LeBron James (@KingJames) August 12, 2017
White nationalist groups descended on the college town, inciting violence and chaos, and a woman was killed (with 26 others suffering injuries) when a car drove into a crowd of protesters.
James says the country’s youth deserve better.
Our youth deserves better!! Flat out — LeBron James (@KingJames) August 12, 2017
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LAS VEGAS – The National Center of Missing and Exploited Children and the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department are asking for help to locate Molly Reyes, 15. She went missing from Las Vegas May 18 when she was last seen at a local park for dance practice.
Las Vegas Metro has developed information that Molly may be in Laughlin, Nevada.
She is a female Hispanic, with black hair, brown eyes, 5 feet, 6 inches in height and weighs about 145 pounds.
If anyone has seen Molly or has information on her disappearance, contact NCMEC at 1-800-843-5678.
Information provided by The National Center of Missing and Exploited Children
If you missed out on seeing WWE NXT last year at the Roy Wilkins Auditorium , well no worries because NXT is coming back to Minnesota! See your favorite superstar's including the NXT Champion Bobby Roode , the NXT Women's Champion Asuka , Aleister Black , Drew McIntyre , Kassius Ohno , Ember Moon and many more on Saturday, July 29th. Tickets for the upcoming show in St. Paul go on sale this Friday at 10AM with tickets starting at $22.50.
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Pres. Trump is facing growing calls to fire former Breitbart boss Steve Bannon, especially after the violence in Charlottesville. Fmr. Republican member of Congress David Jolly reacts.
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I’m not sure about you, but I’m itching to do some outdoor gardening. I’m ready to shake off this winter wonderland and get ready for the spring.
There are the familiar smells of fertilizer and mulch that are starting to fill the shelves at your local home improvement stores, but before you start to get any ideas, let’s get some winter maintenance done.
It may not seem not seem essential, but winter pruning is healthy for some plants. This is…
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Las Vegas police were responding to a man holed up in an apartment in the southwest valley on Wednesday night.
Lt. Baker of Metro police said about 7 p.m., a white man in his 50s, wearing a business suit and "hang badge," was reportedly pointing guns at people in an apartment complex on the 9900 block of West Katie, near Twain Avenue and Hualapai Way.
The man ignored police commands and went into an apartment.
Officers were attempting to make contact with him and ask the public to avoid the area.
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The illegal dumpsite in the hills above the intersection of Highway 97 and the Okanagan Connector in Peachland is truly disgusting for its sheer area and volume of household junk, assorted garbage and general debris.
PHENIX CITY, AL (WTVM) – With the upcoming eclipse, some schools will be altering their school day schedule, but Phenix City Schools will not.
Teachers will discuss the hazards of viewing a solar eclipse without proper eye wear and students participating in any eclipse viewing event will be required to have a completed permission form.
During the eclipse, all physical education classes and afternoon recesses will be held indoors.
Parents who wish to check their child out prior to 1 p.m. may do so with no penalty.
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Friends. How many of us have them? Friends, the ones we can depend on. "Whodini" lyrics aside, the title for Netflix'sjust about says it all, doesn't it? It's a show about friends from college as they struggle through life's ups and downs. What it doesn't tell you about is the phenomenal cast put together by director Nicholas Stoller (), consisting of Keegan-Michael Key, Cobie Smulders, Annie Parisse, Fred Savage, Nat Faxon and Jae Suh Park. Here's the synopsis:Angry Cobie Smulders is the best. When it comes to friendships that last so long, it's tough for anybody on the outside to understand it or fit in. Looks like that will play a part in this show, too. Oh, and a little bit of adultery.hits Netflix on July 14th.
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By Erin Connelly, CLIR-Mellon Fellow for Data Curation in Medieval Studies, University of Pennsylvania. A recipe for an eyesalve from ‘Bald’s Leechbook.’ © The British Library Board (Royal MS 12 D xvii) For a long time, medieval medicine has been dismissed as irrelevant. This time period is popularly referred to as the “Dark Ages,” which erroneously…
The Florida Highway Patrol identified the girl struck and killed Sunday evening on Silver Star Road as 8-year-old La’Zisis Harris, of Orlando.
According to troopers, the girl was trying to cross the road about 5:45 p.m. near Dardanelle Drive in Orange County when she was struck by a Mercury Cougar driven by 19-year-old Chasity Young of Orlando. La’Zisis was rushed to Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, where she died.
The crash remains under investigation.
The girl was not in a crosswalk when she was hit, troopers said.
Young was not injured and alcohol is not believed to be a factor in the crash, the FHP said.
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A woman has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after two men died in a car crash.
A Volkswagen Golf and a Renault Laguna collided on Exning Road in Newmarket, Suffolk, at about 23:50 BST on Sunday.
A 43-year-old passenger in the Golf and the 20-year-old driver of the Renault died at the scene.
Police said two women, who were in the Golf, remain in Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge, one with serious injuries.
A Suffolk Police spokeswoman said the detained woman, who is 32, had also been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving, possession of a controlled drug and aggravated taking without consent.
The force has appealed for witnesses.
Messi faces toughest foe in Champions League
Barcelona against Chelsea has got everyone's mouths watering in the Champions League last 16, but Lionel Messi would probably have preferred a different opponent.
Messi is unquestionably one of the best ever to play the game with 525 goals for Barcelona since his debut in 2004.
In that time he has won 29 major trophies with the Catalan giants, including eight LaLiga titles and four Champions Leagues.
Individual honours have come his way too with five Ballons d'Or and four European Golden Shoe awards.
He will go into the last 16 just three short of a century of Champions League goals, however, scoring against Chelsea is something he has never done in eight attempts.
The Argentine maestro has recorded 29 shots in those meetings with the Premier League club without success, a duck he will hope to break in 2018.
Odor is not in the lineup against Houston on Wednesday.
Odor will receive a breather after starting the past 11 games, during which he hit .302/.375/.512 with three home runs, six RBI and four stolen bases. Jurickson Profar will draw a start at the keystone in his absence.
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The washroom facilities at a rest stop on Highway 97C have reopened after being closed since May 12.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque unveiled a new tool Friday to keep people at Balloon Fiesta safe from lightning strikes.
It’s called the Thorguard Lightning Prediction system, and it’s here to do just that — alert people at Balloon Fiesta Park when lightning is on the way.
The $26,000 system looks at local weather systems to see the likelihood of lightning and can give up to a 15 minute warning.
Organizers hope this will make evacuating the Fiesta grounds smoother and ensure the safety of everyone there.
“That will give us more notice if we decide to evacuate the park, to get people to their cars and to the shelters because it is such a large park,” said Park Manager Susan Rice.
The system also has an alert app so employees can keep tabs on the weather.
There are three devices at the park, with two being on the ground.
The city said it will use the technology for more than 100 events throughout the year at Balloon Fiesta Park.
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Jurors in North Carolina are getting a round-up of testimony in a lawsuit filed by more than 500 neighbors of an industrial-scale swine operation.
The plaintiffs contend that open-air cesspools inflict them with intense, putrid smells that can't be removed from clothing or household fabrics for years.
Lawyers for Virginia-based Smithfield Foods maintain that the smells, traffic and noise don't hurt the neighbors' ability to enjoy their own property.
The jury has heard three weeks of testimony. This is the first of a series of test cases against the low-cost, high-volume methods of hog-production division used by the Chinese-owned company.
Lawyers for the neighbors say alternative methods don't cause such a nuisance, but the company uses open-air cesspools because they're cheap.
MADISON, Wis. — A Wisconsin man convicted in a homicide featured on the “Making a Murderer” documentary has asked a judge to toss out her ruling that he doesn’t deserve a new trial.
Sheboygan County Circuit Judge Angela Sutkiewicz rejected Steven Avery’s request for a new trial on Tuesday, saying he had failed to establish any grounds to warrant a new proceeding.
Avery attorney Kathleen Zellner filed a motion with Sutkiewicz on Friday seeking to vacate the ruling, arguing her analysis of the evidence hasn’t been completed.
Avery was sentenced to life in prison after he was convicted of first-degree intentional homicide in the 2005 death of Teresa Halbach, a 25-year-old photographer.
Avery maintains police framed him. The case gained national attention in 2015 after it was featured in the Netflix documentary.
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Ugandan international midfielder Tony Mawejje
Ugandan international midfielder Tony Mawejje has issued a warning to the Black Stars of Ghana ahead of their clash today (Saturday).
The Group E, 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier between the two giants is set to get underway at Mandela National Stadium in Kampala.
Mawejje says he knows how to beat Ghana after playing against them more than four times.
Meanwhile, seven foreign-based players have joined the squad.
Among them is Isaac Isinde, Joseph Ochaya, Godfrey Walusimbi, Hassan Wasswa, Mawejje, Edrisa Lubega and Goefrey Serunkuma.
“I know how to beat Ghana because I have played more than four games against them,” said the FKF Tirana player.
“I am now rejuvenated and ready to give in all what I have to help Uganda get good results.”
NEW YORK Pacific Investment Management Co on Thursday said it had hired Gregory Hall as a managing director and head of private strategies.
As part of the job, Hall will manage a number of private-equity funds invested in real estate, distressed debt and making other bets in the credit market. He starts May 1.
Hall previously worked for Blackstone Group LP (BX.N) for 12 years, most recently as a senior managing director, according to Pimco.
Pimco, which managed nearly $1.47 trillion on Dec 31 and is based in Newport Beach, Calif., is a unit of German insurer Allianz SE (ALVG.DE).
(Reporting by Trevor Hunnicutt; Editing by David Gregorio)
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Klefbom will undergo season-ending shoulder surgery, Bob Stauffer of the Oilers Radio Network reports.
Despite playing each of the Oilers' past three games, Klefbom and the team knew that he'd soon have his 2017-18 campaign come to an end due to the corrective procedure. After logging 12 goals and 38 points -- including three goals and 16 points on the power play -- last season, Klefbom saw his production dip to just five goals and 21 points in 66 games this season. The Swedish blueliner isn't expected to miss preparations for what he'll be hoping is a bounce-back campaign in 2018-19.
Indiana board to discuss takeover of Muncie school district
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MUNCIE, Ind. -- A state board will decide whether Indiana should assume control of an eastern school district, a move that's being opposed by the chamber of commerce.
The Star Press reports that Indiana's Distressed Unit Appeal Board sent an emergency manager to the district to help stabilize the financially impaired Muncie Community Schools in the summer. The board is scheduled to meet Wednesday to vote whether the emergency manager should be given full control over the district's finances and academics.
The leader of the teachers union is supporting the state takeover.
The boards of directors of the Muncie-Delaware County Chamber of Commerce and the Delaware Advancement Corp. have requested that the state return "autonomy" to the school district. They say they believe "in local control with accountability."
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[India], May 31 (ANI): After living in the dark for 13 years, the electricity facility has reached Jagargunda village in Chhattisgarh.
The Jagargunda village where electricity facility has been restored falls under the naxal-affected district of Dantewada.
The village has a total population of approximately 898 people and there are about 199 houses in the village.
Reportedly on May 26, Leisang village in Manipur has become the last village of the country to be added to the national power grid.
On May 29, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter and said, "28th April 2018 will be remembered as a historic day in the development journey of India. Yesterday, we fulfilled a commitment due to which the lives of several Indians will be transformed forever! I am delighted that every single village of India now has access to electricity." Recently, a remote tribal village in Amravati's Bulumgavhan in Maharashtra was electrified after 70 years of independence. (ANI)
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The Giants added a seasoned arm to a bullpen competition light on experience, signing former Diamondbacks and Phillies right-hander David Hernandez to a minor league contract. Hernandez passed a physical just in time to finalize the deal and participate in the club's first workout for pitchers and catchers in Tuesday.
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Crews aided by calm overnight winds kept a wall of flames from descending from mountains into coastal towns after a huge Southern California wildfire exploded in size over the weekend.
Thousands remain under evacuation orders Monday as the fire churns west through foothill areas of Carpinteria and Montecito, Santa Barbara County seaside towns about 75 miles (120 kilometres ) northwest of Los Angeles. Much of the fire's new growth occurred on the eastern and northern fronts into unoccupied areas of Los Padres National Forest.
The fire, which had already destroyed more than 750 buildings, burned six more in Carpinteria on Sunday. It's just 10 per cent contained after burning nearly 360 square miles (930 square kilometres ).
On Christmas mornig, in a parkig lot next to her home, Madison Carrington, 4, takes a spin in her new toy four-wheeler with her friend Jaden Spencer, who is 5. Madison and Jaden live in White Sulphur Springs
The Genesee Chorale invites the community to "Summer Daze ," a summer-themed choral performance at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 19 at St. Joseph Catholic School at 2 Summit St. in Batavia. This fun concert will depart from the Chorale's classical selections to uplift the audience and melt away the winter doldrums with an afternoon in the summer sun.
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In the special message, Queen Elizabeth bemoaned the effect of aircraft noise on the Windsor retreat, which holds a fond place in the “family’s affections”.
The Queen spoke of the calming sounds of Frogmore House’s Gardens but said it had changed over the years.
In a pre-recorded message, Queen Elizabeth told BBC Radio 4’s Gardners’ Question Time: “I very much hope you have enjoyed visiting Frogmore House and garden, which holds a special place in my family affections.
“Indeed, I would echo the sentiments of Queen Victoria, who, 150 years, wrote of this dear lovely garden where all is peace and you only hear the gum of bees, the singing of the birds.
Rafael Nadal is in action in Beijing at the China Open and takes on Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov this morning in the semi-finals.
Nadal has romped through the tournament so far and the World No 1 is favourite to win and secure a place in Sunday’s final.
Who has Nadal beaten at the China Open?
Nadal has won three matches so far at the China Open.
He began with a nervy three-set victory over Lucas Pouille in which he lost the first set 6-4 and needed a tie-break to stay in the match.
Nadal then dispatched Russia’s Karen Khachanov with ease in the second round before smashing John Isner 6-4 7-6 (7-0) on Friday morning.
Who is Nadal playing next?
Nadal comes up against Grigor Dimitrov, Bulgaria’s best men’s tennis prospect in years and current World No 8.
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Fortnite fans will get to play Battle Royale on new maps at some point
Fortnite players earlier this year saw the Battle Royale map updated in a major patch rolled out by Epic Games.
The Fortnite map update, released in January, saw eight new areas added to Battle Royale while existing ones also got a refresh.
New areas that were added include Tilted Towers, a city location that Fortnite fans had been calling for.
And it looks like Epic Games has more map updates planned for Fortnite.
In a post on the developer’s official website, Epic answered a number of frequently asked questions about Fortnite.
And under the header ‘will you add more maps’, the Fortnite team said: “Yes, but not right away.
“We’ll also be looking into improving our current map, including adding more points of interest.
“The latest point of interest is Lucky Landing.”
CAIRO (Reuters) - Russia is ready in principle to resume direct passenger flights to Egypt and an agreement is expected to be signed in the near future, Russian President Vladimir Putin said after meeting Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Monday.
Reporting by Maria Tsvetkova and Jack Stubbs; Writing by Polina Nikolskaya; Editing by Andrew Osborn
Several dogs and cats are available for adoption from the Indiana County Humane Society’s animal shelter at 191 Airport Road, White Township, and from Four Footed Friends along Beck Road, White Township.
This week find:
SANTANA, 2 years, female Lab/boxer mix
BOB, 4 years, neutered Manx mix
BJ, 7 years, neutered chow/golden retriever mix
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A Chippewa Falls man’s drug case is being moved to federal court.
40-year old Shane Johnson was arrested November 24th, two days after 40-year old Nicholas Buck was found dead at his Chippewa Falls home of a suspected drug overdose. Authorities believe Johnson supplied the drugs to Buck.
When Johnson’s home was searched, officers found a half-pound of methamphetamine, 23 grams of heroin, 21 grams of cocaine, 1 pound of marijuana, 100 bottles of suspected steroids, $5,000 in cash, and 2 guns. The drugs are estimated to be valued at $48,000.
The U.S. Attorney’s office contacted the Chippewa County Assistant DA last week to say they will be taking over the case. Johnson remains in the Chippewa County Jail.
(WQOW) - The solar eclipse will be seen throughout the entire U.S. and parts of Canada.
Seeing the even in person will be dependent on clouds in your viewing area. If you'd like to watch it online, the eclipse will be live streamed on various websites below:
(Videos attached courtesy of NASA.)
A 72 year old man has been killed by unidentified persons at Sapeliga, a suburb of Zebilla in the Bawku West District of the Upper East Region. Issaka Deni, a watchman, was found lying dead in a pool of blood at the outskirt of Sapeliga on April 14, the Police said.
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Dec 12(Reuters) - Autobio Diagnostics Co Ltd
* Says the company was recognized as high-tech enterprise, and to enjoy a tax preference of 15 percent for three years from 2017 to 2019
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Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda speaks with CNBC's Sara Eisen about the state of the Japanese and global economies.
If you hang your shingle in Honolulu, you are working in the best place in the country -- and not just because of the weather.But if you practice your craft in Jackson, Mississippi, you're in the worst place to list and sell real estate.Which is to say that the time-worn homily "location, location, location" applies just as much to real estate practitioners as it does to homebuyers.And according to an in-depth analysis by the personal finance website Wallet Hub, Hawaii's capital is the best place to be a real estate agent, bar none, whereas Jackson is the worst.
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Who doesn’t love a good movie that features an unlikely team of misfits banding together to win out over an imposing foe, perhaps on the gridiron or the battlefield?
This week, Canadian politicians and business leaders have followed the script to a T in the trade arena as they invaded Donald Trump’s America to spread the message that punitive measures would hurt both countries.
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Harriet Green of IBM Asia Pacific says the capabilities of quantum computing could allow hacking as we know it today to "become a thing of the past."
Bruno Mars will take one last victory lap for his Grammy-sweeping 24K Magic when the singer hits the road for the “finale” leg of his 24K Magic World Tour, with Mars’This article originally appeared on www.rollingstone.com: Bruno Mars Sets ’24K Magic’ Tour’s ‘Finale’ With Cardi B …read more
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Teacher Retirement System of Texas decreased its stake in OGE Energy Corporation by 45.7% during the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 7,745 shares of the company's stock after selling 6,512 shares during the period.
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Speaking during his visit with other top six members to the king in Nzhelele outside Thohoyandou, ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa says the party will put the agenda of renewal forward.
JOHANNESBURG - African National Congress (ANC) president Cyril Ramaphosa says the top six leadership is committed to listening to the Vhavhenda King Mphephu Ramabulana’s advise to unite the party and advance the interest of the people.
Speaking during his visit with other top six members to the king in Nzhelele outside Thohoyandou, Ramaphosa says the party will put the agenda of renewal forward.
He says he’s confident that the ANC will win next year's elections with overwhelming support because the new leadership is returning the ANC to its original state.
“Comrade Stan Mathabhata and the TG, they were all here supporting the top six in visiting our traditional leaders and when we come back we are going to meet out people to hear what their issues are as the ANC goes on to solve their problems.”
Two boys aged 11 and 12 have been hit by a car and have been hospitalised with their injuries.
The crash happened at around 4.20pm on Friday, December 8 on the A6 Derby Road between Milford and Belper.
A Derbyshire Police spokesman said: “We’re appealing for witnesses and dash cam footage after a blue Fiat Qubo struck two boys on the A6 heading towards Belper.
“Two boys aged 11 and 12 received none life threatening injuries and were transported to Queen’s Medical Centre.”
If you can assist, please call PC Johnathan Terry on 101 quoting reference number 17000535954.
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May 3 Therapix Biosciences Ltd:
* Therapix Biosciences announces the appointment of Josh Blacher as chief financial officer
* Prior to joining Therapix, Blacher served as Chief Financial Officer at Galmed Pharmaceuticals Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
March 31 World Corporation Pcl:
* Approved of 100 pct acquisition of ordinary shares of Suburb Estates Company Ltd, total investment value is 592.70 million baht
* Approved of 100 pct acquisition of ordinary shares of ordinary shares of Thai Bonnet Trading Zone Company, total investment value is 296.44 million baht Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Feb 4 (Reuters) - SAUDI‘S CMA:
* SAYS WILL EVALUATE IMPACT ON MEDGULF‘S FINANCIAL SITUATION FROM PROHIBITING COMPANY FROM ISSUING OR RENEWING ANY INSURANCE POLICY
* SAYS TRADING ON MEDGULF'S SECURITIES ON EXCHANGE MAY BE SUSPENDED OR CANCELED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CO'S FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE‍​ Source:(bit.ly/2FHyKj1) Further company coverage:
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Phish bassist Mike Gordon returns to the road with his band this fall. Guitarist and longtime collaborator Scott Murawski and Mike searched the nooks and crannies of this land for players to complete the outfit. The band includes organ and synth-master Robert Walter (from The Greyboy Allstars), sharp-shooter John Kimock on drums and percussion/n’goni/programmer Craig Myers.
Zenit eye Manolas and Paredes
By Football Italia staff
Roberto Mancini is trying to bring Kostas Manolas to Zenit, potentially in a double €50m deal with his Roma teammate Leandro Paredes.
According to Sky Sport Italia, Mancio and Zenit St Petersburg have been ‘flirting’ with Greek defender Manolas, sending signals that they would give him a massive salary to play in Russia.
The contract would be worth over €4m per year.
Pagine Romaniste go even further, suggesting that Zenit have made a double bid worth €50m for both Manolas and midfielder Paredes.
That report also claims that Roma director of sport Monchi turned it down via intermediaries.
New results suggest that a technique called hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation may be effective, and safer than previously thought.
The method: Chemotherapy is used to destroy a patient’s faulty immune system. Then stem cells from the patient’s blood and bone marrow are infused to help rebuild it. The approach is being used to treat relapsing remitting MS, where patients have spells without symptoms before succumbing to the illness again.
The news: The BBC says that 100 patients from America, the UK, Sweden, and Brazil were divided into groups given either the therapy or drugs. One stem-cell patient relapsed with MS inside a year, compared with 39 in the drug group. Members of the stem-cell group also found that their symptoms eased, whereas they got worse in those taking drugs.
Why it matters: MS affects an estimated 2.5 million people worldwide. Patient deaths previously suggested that the new $40,000 treatment was riskier than regular therapy. This study suggests that might not be the case.
BBNaija finalist, Cee-C has finally hit the 700k followers mark on Instagram, after Alex, Tobi and Miracle already hit theirs.
Nina was one of the first housemates to react to the development and it seems she was shading other housemates who have already reached 700k followers with her comment.
She commented saying;
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In celebration of its two-day community services Serve-A-Thon, Ashwood Waldorf School will host a benefit dance party with Primo Cubano Saturday, April 29, at the Rockport Opera House, 6 Central St. The dance is sponsored by the Belfast Dance Studio, and all proceeds benefit Ashwood Waldorf School. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m., with salsa dance lessons and demos at 7 p.m. The band, one of the Midcoast's favorites, comes on at 7:30 p.m. There will be plenty of corn chips and salsa plus a 40 Paper cash bar.
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This is what you get when the voting system is so gerrymandered. It does not just hurt Democrats. Inspired designs. Just add Moon Pies to the Mountain Dew and you have the breakfast of champions. The assault weapon maybe a little over the top.
Mesut Ozil is open to a move to Manchester United next summer, according to Goal.
The Red Devils are reportedly one of only three clubs the Germany international would consider joining if he leaves the Emirates Stadium on a free transfer in July 2018. His former club Real Madrid and their La Liga rivals Barcelona are the other two sides for which Ozil is apparently interested in signing.
Ozil, aged 28, is said to be weighing up his options at present. He could yet stay at the Emirates Stadium, despite contract talks having been on hold since February.
The report claims that suggestions the playmaker has rejected an offer of a £275,000-a-week deal from the Gunners are false and that no new terms have been tabled since the talks ended.
Ozil recently bought a new home in London and is happy living in the capital. He is said to be settled and have made many close friends since arriving from Madrid in 2013.
Commissioners court to hold public hearing regarding tax rate
WAXAHACHIE — The Ellis County Commissioners Court have set a time, date and location for a public hearing where they will potentially
approve a fiscal budget. The public hearing on the new tax rate, proposed at $0.393221, which is down from $0.413599 in FY 2016-17, is anticipated to take place at 2 p.m. on Aug. 22 at the historic courthouse. The proposed tax rate for the budget along with other agenda items will be discussed at Tuesday’s meeting. Read the full story and more in your Weekend edition of The Ennis News. Be informed, subscribe today!
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LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- One person is in the hospital tonight, after rolling their car in Lawton.
This happened right around 5 this afternoon on northeast Rogers Lane near Tortoise Drive. At this point, not much is known.
We do know one person was hurt. But what led up to the crash is still under investigation.
You can count on 7News to keep you updated with any new information as it becomes available.
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March 19 (Reuters) - Westport Fuel Systems Inc:
* WESTPORT FUEL SYSTEMS APPOINTS NEW DIRECTOR
* WESTPORT FUEL SYSTEMS INC - ANNOUNCED MICHELE BUCHIGNANI HAS BEEN APPOINTED TO COMPANY’S BOARD OF DIRECTORS, EFFECTIVE MARCH 16, 2018
* WESTPORT FUEL SYSTEMS - APPOINTMENT OF BUCHIGNANI INCREASES NUMBER OF DIRECTORS FROM 9 TO 10 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reuters.Brief@thomsonreuters.com)
Another yellow weather warning for snow and ice across the East Midlands has been issued by the Met Office.
The warning is in force from 4pm today, Monday December 11 to Tuesday, December 12 at 11am.
A yellow weather warning has been issued by the Met Office from 4pm Monday, December 11.
The Met Office’s Chief Forecaster said: “Temperatures are likely to fall rapidly below freezing later on Monday across much of the area.
“This will lead to icy stretches, particularly where snow melt has occurred during the day, or where a mix of rain and snow has fallen across the south of the area.”
Ice is expected to form on some surfaces from late Monday afternoon and last overnight into Tuesday morning. There will probably be icy stretches on untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths with some injuries possible from slips and falls.
Super Bowl fever is hotting up in Philadelphia and this little girl wasn’t going to let her speech delay get in the way of supporting her team. In footage posted by her delighted mother, the girl sings Fly, Eagles Fly having been being “inspired” by the team to sing, rounding things off with her mother as the pair let out a cry of “E-A-G-L-E-S.”
A branch manager at one of the FNB locations in Lusaka is under investigation for sexual allegations after an angry husband filed a complaint in the feedback section. A customer/husband deposited an unusual note of complaint in the feedback and complaint box at a reputable bank in Lusaka. “Just because I am a labourer doesn’t mean that you can be having sex with my wife. Please keep your money away from my marriage, napapata ba mudala” the complaint reads.
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All Saints’ Episcopal Church celebrates the arrival of a new rector to lead the parish: The Rev. Christopher A. Johnson. He will speak at both 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. services, Oct. 8. The church reports that it has more than 200 volunteers who work year round in programs to support members of the Pontiac community. The church serves a free breakfast to people in the neighborhood, with the support of Neiman’s Market in Clarkston and Pete’s Bakery in Waterford, Saturday mornings. Located at the corner of Williams and Pike St., Pontiac, the church also has a produce market, used book store and resale shop, that are open to the public. For more information, visit www.allsaintspontiac.org.
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RICHMOND, Va. — (WRIC) Art on Wheels, a local nonprofit that brings art programming to communities with limited access to the arts, is holding a unique fundraiser, Richmond’s first Human Foosball tournament.
Live players will take the place of the stiff, plastic players from the popular tabletop game. Teams of six will work together to control the ball with their hands on a bar at all times, sliding side to side while trying to score.as many goals as possible in the allotted time.
Teams will be guaranteed to play at least two games in the bracket-style tournament. Each game will be 14 minutes each.
Registration is open now. The human foosball tournament will be held on Saturday, April 7 at Hardywood Park Craft Brewery on Ownby Lane.
Learn more at rvahumanfooseball.com
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Word that Eric DeCosta will be taking over for Ozzie Newsome in 2019 — a national story — predictably generated lots of discussion on its own merits, but it also helped frame concerns fans had expressed before the announcement, such as the Ravens’ performance in recent drafts and the future at quarterback.
Despite the major news out of the front office, and an admission from owner Steve Bisciotti that he considered firing coach John Harbaugh, some were unsatisfied with the substance of the address, which was held later than in previous years.
Northlanders Celebrate St. Paddy’s Day With Family Fun
The event is called northern Minnesota's largest attended family celebration of Irish culture and tradition.
DULUTH, Minn. – Over at Clyde Iron Works in Duluth hundreds of people spent their St. Paddy’s Day with the family.
Organizers say the holiday isn’t just for adults.
This was the fifth year musical group Mcinnis Kitchen performed.
The goal was to have a family friendly spot for everyone to hang out.
“The big thing is a lot of people think it means green beer and celebrating the heritage the rich, traditional music and the wholesome food,”said Clyde Iron Works General Manager Matthew Lepak. “I think that’s a great thing to introduce to the kids and give them a little space to run around and burn off some energy.”
The event is called northern Minnesota’s largest attended family celebration of Irish culture and tradition.
April 10 Inter Cars SA:
* Robert Kierzek resigns from his post of CEO of the company as of May 1
* Chairman of supervisory board to propose Maciej Oleksowicz for post of CEO of the company Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
Hey, students! Give your résumé a boost with this exciting opportunity!
Do you want to make a difference in the lives of local kids? Are you interested in giving your résumé an interesting edge? The P-20 Afterschool Connection Program is seeking volunteers to work with 6th-8th graders in the local community for the spring 2018 semester. You’ll be supervising fun activities and playing a crucial role in the students’ academic enrichment!
For more information, contact Amber Ketterman by stopping by her office, calling, or emailing: LUC 234, alketterman@frostburg.edu, 301-687-4191.
Recruiting announcement provided by Student and Community Involvement.
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) - A United Nations envoy says progress has been made on a compromise formula regarding how security will be enforced after ethnically divided Cyprus is reunified.
But Espen Barth Eide told the AP there's still "a long way to go" on a structure meeting the security concerns of rival Greek and Turkish Cypriots, as well as the east Mediterranean island's "guarantors" - Greece, Turkey and Britain.
Eide said after talks with Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades Wednesday that the U.N. is assisting in "structuring" the deal.
The complex issue of security has long stumped peace talks. Breakaway Turkish Cypriots insist on keeping Turkish troops and granting Turkey intervention rights in a reunified Cyprus, something which Greek Cypriots reject.
Cyprus was split in 1974 when Turkey invaded after a coup aimed at union with Greece.
Warm's morning show co-host Ashley was born and raised in the Seattle area, leaving only briefly to attend the University of Southern California. Upon her return to the PNW, she began her career in radio as a part-time promotions assistant at Sports Radio 950 KJR. She quickly moved into an on-air role as a traffic reporter and has continued to build an on-air presence as a contributor to the Ian Furness Show and Dave "Softy"Mahler show.
WASHINGTON The United States has carried out about 20 additional strikes in Yemen against al Qaeda militants since the middle of last week, a Pentagon spokesman said on Monday.
Pentagon spokesman Captain Jeff Davis told reporters that since Feb. 28, the United States has carried out more than 70 strikes against al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) "militants, infrastructure, fighting positions and equipment."
(Reporting by Idrees Ali)
“I Chose Acting Against Dad’s Wish” – Funke Akindele.
Inexhaustible work ethics, skills and charm are essential for gaining relevance in every calling. Funke Akindele-Bello is such a talented actress, so she gained all these achievements. Funke Akindele-Bello is such a talented actress, so she gained all these achievements.That this highly skilled actress has made outstanding performances throughout her career life is stating the…
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Numbers Evening' game
BRAINTREE, Mass. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Massachusetts Lottery's "Numbers Evening" game were:
3-0-3-4
(three, zero, three, four)
ISTANBUL (AP) - Turkey's president says allied Syrian forces have taken control of town center of Afrin, driving out Kurdish militia.
Joseph Yobo Proposed After 3months – Adaeze Yobo Reveals
Nigerian footballer, Joseph Yobo and his wife, Ex-beauty queen, Adaeze Yobo took to their social media page to celebrate their 7th wedding anniversary. The couple who through the seven years of their marital journey have been blessed with two sons and another on the way celebrated one another for the love and care through the…
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TORONTO — Police say a man has died in a crash between a car and a transport truck on Highway 401 in Toronto.
Ontario Provincial Police say it happened around 5:20 a.m. Monday in the westbound lanes at Martin Grove Road.
Paramedics say the one of the drivers, a man believed to be in his 50s, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Fatal collision:#Hwy401 wb at Martin Grove. WB lanes to be closed at Martin Grove, truck and car involved. pic.twitter.com/mfA4bkBfzS — Sgt Kerry Schmidt (@OPP_HSD) December 11, 2017
The westbound lanes of the highway will remain closed in the area as police continue their investigation.
The crash comes as OPP prepare to crack down on distracted driving among truckers.
A safety blitz targeting commercial vehicles is scheduled to start this morning.
"Just make 'em. I'd split a couple, actually all my free throws this tournament so far, and I just knew I had to go out there and help my team, just clear my mind and not think about it and just shoot it."
— Michigan sophomore center Jon Teske on his crucial free throws late in the Houston victory
Biomed Co. Appealed Too Late In Trade Secrets Row: 7th Circ.
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 9:09 PM EST) -- German bone cement manufacturer Heraeus Kulzer GmbH was dealt a blow by the Seventh Circuit on Thursday, which ruled the company had not appealed in a timely fashion in relation to a trade secrets dispute with competitor Biomet Inc.
Heraeus and Biomet have long been entangled in litigation since Heraeus sued Indiana-based Biomet in both German and Indiana federal courts over Biomet’s alleged use of Heraeus’ proprietary formula for bone cement and shared it with Biomet’s polymer supplier Esschem Inc. Heraeus alleged Biomet obtained the formula...
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Galway Bay fm newsroom – Half a million euro in funding has been announced for improvements to road networks on 4 Galway islands.
The funding, allocated by Junior Gaeltacht Minister Sean Kyne, is part of an overall allocation of 868 thousand euro for islands off Galway, Mayo, Cork and Sligo.
Of that, over half – some 462 thousand euro – will go towards improvement works on Inis Mor, Inis Meain, Inis Oirr and Inishbofin.
The lion’s share of the funding – 281 thousand euro – has been allocated towards improvement works along 16 roads on Inishbofin.
A further 182 thousand euro will go towards major upgrade works on two of the primary roads on Inis Mor.
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CLIFFORD TOWNSHIP -- A fire that destroyed a former church in Susquehanna County is being called suspicious.
The place on Lyon Street near Union Dale started burning after 1 a.m. on Tuesday.
Fire officials say the church has been vacant for many years and there was no power going to it.
A state police fire marshal is due later to look for what sparked those flames in Susquehanna County.
Congratulations are in order for Runaway June’s Jennifer Wayne and William Michael Morgan. The couple announced their engagement Friday (Dec. 30) via Twitter.
Jennifer and William’s announcement comes on the heels of both Kacey Musgraves and Kelsea Ballerini’s engagements revealed to all on Christmas Day.
“Its you and me…Forever @wmmorgan,” Jennifer captioned a photo showing off her ring with her hand on top of his.
That’s definitely a great way to ring in the new year. Congratulations to the happy couple.
Baku. 12 September. REPORT.AZ/ Exchange rate of euro/dollar pair in the world market may rise to 1.25 USD/EUR after a year.
Report informs citing the Forexpf.ru, analysts of French influential Societe Generale bank said.
Analysts explain this with improvement of economic indicators in the eurozone: "The latest disclosure indicates that the deceleration observed in the increase in the volume of lending in the years of 2009-2014 has already ended and there is no danger to the economy”.
In the second quarter of this year, the economy of the eurozone has grown by 2.2%, which is the maximum indicator of the last 6 years.
Kit Juckes, a global strategist at Societe Generale believes, the current inflation in the eurozone, the labor market, and the consumer's mood create a basis for the European Central Bank (ECB) to tighten its monetary policy.
BOSTON (WWLP) – Attorney General Maura Healey sued the Trump Administration on Friday for allowing more employers to opt out of providing birth control coverage, by claiming religious objections.
AG Healey said the new rule places the employers’ religious beliefs above a woman’s right to care for her body.
“The Trump administration’s actions today are a direct attack on women’s health and the right to access affordable and reliable contraception,” AG Healey said in a statement. “My office has been vigilant when it comes to fighting for health care coverage and ensuring equality in the workplace, and I sued the Trump administration today to stop this rule and defend critical protections for millions of women in Massachusetts and across the country.”
Under Friday’s rule change, companies that have religious beliefs against providing such services would no longer be required to do so.
AG Healey said the new rule would affect thousands of Massachusetts employees, as well as their many dependents.
A jury has been chosen in the case of a Pennsylvania businessman accused of mortgage fraud who won a new trial because the judge, witnesses and jurors who convicted him last year saw his defense attorney sleeping.
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The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports jurors were selected Monday for the proceedings in the case of James Nassida scheduled to begin Aug. 29.
U.S. District Judge Donetta Ambrose ruled this year Nassida was denied a fair trial because attorney Stan Levenson dozed off during the October trial. Levenson has acknowledged he fell asleep because he was taking cold medicines that made him drowsy.
Nassida founded Century III Home Equity. Prosecutors allege he used inflated assets and fake property appraisals to help clients get millions of dollars in fraudulent mortgage loans.
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New Delhi: Superstar Shah Rukh Khan, on Friday, treated his fans to an interesting still from the sets of his much awaited film 'Zero'.
The 'Jab Harry Met Sejal' star shared a picture of himself with his co-stars Katrina Kaif and Anushka Sharma having fun on a rickshaw ride.
He captioned the Instagram picture as, "Best memories begin with insane ideas...Girls taking me along for a ride called #Zero @aanandlrai @katrinakaif @anushkasharma"
In the film, SRK will be seen playing the role of a vertically challenged man who seems to be fond of Bollywood.
Katrina reportedly plays an actress struggling with alcoholism and Anushka plays the role of a failed scientist trying to come to terms with her failures.
Produced by Shah Rukh Khan under his Red Chillies Entertainment banner, the movie will hit the screens in December 2018.
STANTON — The Stanton City Commission yet again saw some personnel changes at Tuesday night’s meeting.
The meeting opened with new City Clerk/Treasurer Lori Braman reading Larry Petersen’s resignation as Stanton’s mayor.
“It is with sad feelings I submit my resignation,” Braman read from the letter.
Ken Burris was immediately sworn in as mayor. City Commissioner Karl Yoder was nominated and unanimously approved to be the new mayor pro tem.
City commissioners also ended their city manager search Tuesday night by unanimously offering acting City Manager Elizabeth Pynaert a one-year contract to work as Stanton’s full-time city manager.
See Thursday’s Daily News for the complete story.
Russia eyes controlling soldiers' online accounts to boost secrecy
MOSCOW, June 14 The Russian Defence Ministry has drawn up a draft law allowing it to ban soldiers from posting certain personal data on social networks, something that reporters and researchers have used in the past to monitor Russia's activities in Syria and Ukraine.
Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens' attorneys asked a woman the governor had an extramarital affair with questions ranging from details of sexual encounters to whether she ever pierced her belly button.
Government has been accused of pretending not to know what provisions of the Public Order Act need to be reviewed.
The Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) thinks that Minister of Justice Given Lubinda, in particular, already knows which provisions of the Act need to be reviewed.
Mr. Nthewewe has recalled that Mr. Lubinda is in fact on record of having condemned the application of this legislation in the past.
In an interview with QTV News Mr. Nthewewe notes that one of the challenges that YALI has however noticed with the Public Order Act is that its implementation is allegedly pathetic.
Mr. Nthewewe states that what Zambians have actually been talking about is that application of this legislation has been very divisive and unprofessionally done.
He says what the Minister of Justice should therefore be doing is to provide a forum where an amicable way can be find to see how this law can be better implemented.
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The chances are your Christmas tree is still twinkling in the corner, and the cards are still up around your living room.
There may even still be some sweets in the tin that Father Christmas left you on December 25.
But with the New Year barely begun, hands up who is already thinking about Easter and all those chocolate eggs?
Because it appears that the drive for the Easter pound has already started in some Liverpool stores.
Easter eggs have been spotted popping up on displays in supermarkets all over the city – and there are even, wait for it, hot cross buns on the shelves at Sainsbury’s.
This year Easter Day is on Sunday, April 16, meaning there are 103 days to go.
So is it too early to tuck into a chocolate egg? Why not take a moment to tell us what you think?
Yes! You have to call invader and ask if he is going to attack Christians or somebody else. If he says, for example -"Buddhists", than S-300 missles will not fly, and if "Christians" - they will.
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Police have just begun to investigate. (Photo source: WLOX)
Gulfport police units responded to a report of a male suffering from a gunshot wound on the 4000 block of Ponderosa Dr.
Officers report the victim has died from his injuries. Police have confirmed they are currently interviewing people who were transported from the scene.
Gulfport officers responded to the incident Saturday morning. Police have just begun to investigate and are calling it an active death investigation.
We will update the story as details become available.
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DENVER (AP) — Taylor Swift has won long-awaited vindication after a jury decided that a radio host groped her during a pre-concert photo op four years ago.
After a weeklong trial over dueling lawsuits, jurors determined Monday that fired Denver DJ David Mueller assaulted the pop star by grabbing her backside during a backstage meet-and-greet.
The six-woman, two-man jury also found that Swift’s mother and radio liaison were within their rights to contact Mueller’s bosses.
Mueller sued the Swifts and their radio handler, Frank Bell, seeking up to $3 million for his ruined career.
Just before closing arguments, the judge dismissed Taylor Swift from Mueller’s lawsuit and drastically reduced the amount Mueller could collect.
The singer-songwriter said in her countersuit that she wanted a symbolic $1 and the chance to stand up for other women.
Image copyright Indio Police Image caption More than 100 iPhones were discovered after the search
More than 100 iPhones have been found in a single backpack after people at the Coachella music festival in California tracked their missing handsets, local police have said.
Revellers had used the Find My iPhone app, which shows the location of a linked phone on laptops or other devices, Indio Police said.
And a suspect had then been "followed" through the site and detained.
Several phones had been returned immediately, the police added.
'Chatter'
And the rest had been handed to lost property at the festival site.
Police had already dedicated extra resources to the festival after "chatter on social media" about missing iPhones, Sgt Dan Marshall told tech news site Gizmodo.
But "in this case, the fans came through".
Festival-goers have been advised to:
Rovers are back at the Keepmoat for their one and only home outing in March - and you can follow it all here live.
Stick with us throughout the evening for updates from Rovers' clash with Bradford City and remember to REFRESH regularly for the latest.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Keno' game
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Washington Lottery's "Keno" game were:
04-05-06-08-10-16-17-19-22-27-36-39-46-49-50-61-62-70-74-79
(four, five, six, eight, ten, sixteen, seventeen, nineteen, twenty-two, twenty-seven, thirty-six, thirty-nine, forty-six, forty-nine, fifty, sixty-one, sixty-two, seventy, seventy-four, seventy-nine)
London-listed drugmaker Shire and Japan's Takeda Pharmaceutical plan to announce a preliminary deal on Wednesday, after the latter sweetened its $62 billion acquisition offer, people familiar with the matter said.
Shire is also expected to agree to an extension of a Wednesday regulatory deadline that would allow Takeda to carry out more due diligence and firm up its bid, the sources said on Tuesday on condition of anonymity to discuss the confidential negotiations.
Takeda and Shire did not immediately respond to CNBC's request for comment.
--CNBC's Chloe Aiello contributed to this report.
Minister Naftali Bennett saluted United States Ambassador to Israel David Friedman at the start of his remarks to the 6th Global Forum for Combating Antisemitism.
Appearing to leave prppared remarks, Bennett said to Friedman, "You, a year in your position, already go down in history as hachaver, the friend of Israel."
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The Statue of Liberty — or "Liberty Enlightening the World," as it is officially named — towers over New York Harbor, measuring 151 feet from the base to the tip of the torch. Click through the gallery above to see beautiful photos of this iconic symbol of freedom and the United States.
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As a candidate, Donald Trump loved Wikileaks. As President, he's not so fond of all the leaks coming out of the White House. MSNBC's Brian Williams takes a look.
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COLUMBUS, GA (WTVM) – A man has been arrested in connection with a shooting Thursday evening in southeast Columbus.
Martavious Hill has been arrested and charged with aggravated assault and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime. Hill remains in the Muscogee County Jail.
Police were called to a home on the 800 block of Arlington Dr. Thursday night around 8 in reference to a victim suffering from a gunshot wound.
We do not know the extent of the victim’s injuries at this time or his condition.
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A Newarthill man damaged his ex-partner’s car and subjected her to a torrent of abuse.
Deen Raphael, of Kyle Quadrant, was ordered to carry out 100 hours of unpaid community work when he appeared at Hamilton Sheriff Court last week.
He admitted shouting and swearing at two women at an address in Hillhead Crescent, Motherwell, on October 21.
The 25-year-old also admitted kicking and damaging a vehicle and having an offensive weapon in the form of a broken bottle in nearby Jerviston Street the same day.
The stand of State Minister of Child Affairs, Vijayakala Maheswaran, who said that the LTTE had to be revived if the Tamils in the North and East were to live without fear, was not that of the UNP, Minister Harin Fernando said yesterday, addressing the media.
The Minister said that the UNP had already commenced an investigation into her speech and she had been summoned to Colombo, on Friday, to answer any question posed by the media.
The UNP would not allow a Hitler to take control of the North or the South, he said.
UNP MP, Kavinda Jayawardena said that the government had assisted the Northern people in many ways and that Maheswaran had no reason to make such a statement.
“But I feel that she might have become an ally of the extremist groups in the South and has made this inflammatory statement in a bid to end the controversy surrounding The New York Times article on Mahinda Rajapaksa and the Hambantota Port. I wonder if Rajapaksa is behind this,” he said.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump will deliver a speech on the plan to overhaul the nation’s tax code on Wednesday, the White House said on Monday.
U.S. President Donald Trump steps from Air Force One as he arrives in West Palm Beach, Florida,U.S, December 9, 2017. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
“As we work with Congress to achieve historic tax cuts, the president plans to speak Wednesday to the American people on how tax reform will lead to a brighter future for them and their families,” said Lindsay Walters, the deputy press secretary.
With ABC's cancellation of the hit sitcom "Roseanne" on Tuesday, people who worked on the show suddenly found themselves out of work.
The situation is a good reminder that events out of your control can leave you jobless.
While national unemployment is currently low and new work might be less challenging to find than several years ago, the realization that you unexpectedly have no income can be jarring. Nevertheless, it also should be a time of action.
"If you weren't already organized with your finances, being suddenly unemployed is really the time to get organized," said certified financial planner Douglas Boneparth, president of Bone Fide Wealth in New York. "It's reactive, but important.
"The emphasis is going to be on finding new employment and you don't want to be distracted."
Here are some tips for those who find themselves unexpectedly without a job.
DEHRADUN: According to the information given by the police, four persons were killed while 10 others, including six soldiers, went missing after a cloudburst triggered flash floods in Uttarakhand’s Pithoragarh district.
The disaster occurred near Malpa, washing away 14 persons. Four bodies have been recovered but the six soldiers and four others remained untraced.
“One JCO (Junior Commissioned Officer) and five others have gone missing. Two vehicles are also missing,” a military official said. The incident took place near a Shiva temple at Malpa.
The Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage has been halted for now. Sashastra Seema Bal personnel have been rushed to the spot for rescue and relief operations. Authorities in Nepal have been asked to help in the search operations.
The six soldiers were washed away near the Mangti canal along with some tents and mules. Heavy rains have been lashing the hill state for some time now, causing landslides, flattening houses and damaging bridges.
Phoenix thrashers Sacred Reich performed at Germany's Wacken Open Air festival in summer 2017. Professionally filmed footage of the band's full set is available for streaming below.
Setlist:
"Ignorance"
"Administrative"
"One Nation"
"Violent"
"Crimes Against Humanity"
"Who's to Blame"
"Independent"
"Death Squad"
"American Wa"
"Surf Nicaragua"
press release: Presenter David Rambow, the current Site Manager of the Wisconsin Historical Society Site H.H. Bennett Studio, is a widely known “19th Century period” photographer. Dave is often seen at events throughout Wisconsin and the upper Midwest, reenacting the life of the itinerant wet plate photographer. Dave will discuss and demonstrate the excruciatingly difficult wet plate photography process as practiced "in the field" by H. H. Bennett in the Wisconsin Dells area. Dave's “modern” tintypes have been seen in Hollywood movies such as "Cold Mountain," “True Grit,” “Cowboys and Aliens,” “Sweetwater,” and “A Million Ways to Die in the West.”
Program will take place outdoors on the stages next to the Wisconsin Veterans Museum. Rain backup will be inside the Wisconsin Historical Museum (30 N. Carroll Street). This program is part of Downtown Madison BID’s “Summer in YOUR City” programming.
HONOLULU (AP)  Hawaii officials are advising more residents of a rural Big Island district to evacuate because of approaching lava from Kilauea volcano.
Hawaii County Civil Defense said Wednesday lava from fissures continues to advance toward subdivisions in the Puna district. Officials say those in Kapoho Beach Lots and Vacationland are at risk of being isolated if lava crosses a road.
The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory says vigorous eruption continues from a series of vents that began opening earlier this month. Lava has crossed a key highway that connects the commercial center of Pahoa with Leilani Estates, where the eruption began.
Residents of Leilani Estates and nearby areas have previously been ordered to evacuate.
Halliday man sentenced for spitting on Minot police officer
MINOT, N.D. (AP) — A Halliday man will spend two years on probation for spitting on a Minot police officer.
Twenty-six-year-old Garrett Smith was charged July 22, 2017, after a hotel room brawl in which Smith was stabbed in the neck and shoulder.
Authorities say Smith spit on an officer while being taken to a hospital emergency room.
The Minot Daily News reports that Smith recently pleaded guilty to a felony spitting charge, and prosecutors dropped felony charges of resisting arrest and aggravated assault.
Smith was sentenced to the 44 days he had served behind bars, with the rest of a one-year sentence suspended. He also must pay $1,100 in court costs. If he successfully completes probation, the charge will be reduced to a misdemeanor.
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March 30 Charter Communications Inc:
* Charter prices $2.5 billion of senior unsecured notes and senior secured notes
* notes will bear interest at rate of 5.125% per annum and will be issued at price of 100.5% of principal amount of $1.25 billion
* 2027 5.125% notes issued at a price of 100.5%
* notes will bear interest at rate of 5.375% per annum and will be issued at price of 99.968% of principal amount of $1.25 billion. Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Baez isn't included in the lineup for Monday's game against the Brewers.
Manager Joe Maddon wanted to open up a start for Albert Almora on Monday, so Ben Zobrist will move from the outfield to second base, leaving no lineup spot available for Baez. Though Baez had recorded at least one hit in four straight games, he's gone just 7-for-31 (.226 average) at the plate on the season and is still looking for his first home run.
× Gov. Herbert appoints new executive director of the Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice
SALT LAKE CITY – Utah Governor Gary Herbert announced the appointment of Kim Cordova as the executive director of the Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice Monday. Cordova is replacing Ron Gordon, who held the position for eight and a half years. He now serves as the governor’s general council.
“Kim Cordova will bring exceptional dedication and passion to this role,” said Gov. Herbert. “Her extensive experience and dedication to the rule of law make her a good fit for this position, and the commission will benefit from her strong leadership.”
Cordova is currently a managing partner at Edward K. Brass, where she handles a large amount of criminal defense cases.
“I am honored and humbled to be considered for such an important position,” said Cordova. “I look forward to serving the people of Utah.”
This appointment is subject to confirmation by the Utah Senate.
On a recent stroll across sage-brush-covered hills northeast of the Gunnison, we saw a sage grouse peak around a shrub before taking flight. Over the next rise, a lone female pronghorn antelope darted from the drainage bottom to the far ridge.
Despite our attempts to navigate the sage without disruption, the critters took notice and fled from the intruding humans.
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NYPD: Man facing charges after baby found on subway platform
NEW YORK (AP) — Police say a 26-year-old man is facing charges including abandonment of a child after a six-month-old girl in a stroller was found unattended on a city subway platform.
Authorities say the man had been with the child and the child's mother in upper Manhattan. They separated, with the man taking the child with him.
The baby was found unharmed on the platform at 86th Street and Lexington Avenue early Sunday morning.
Police say around the same time, the man called police himself to report the child missing. He had ridden the subway to a Brooklyn stop.
The man was subsequently arrested.
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TAMPA, Fla. – Commuters at Tampa International were hit with a serious dose of puppy love on Friday afternoon, according to WFTS.
The pup-arazzi was on hand to capture the moment a service dog went into labor while waiting for a flight at Tampa International Airport.
Elli, short for Eleanor Rigby, is a 2-year-old Labrador retriever and service dog. She was waiting to fly to Philadelphia with her owner Diane Vanatter when she went into labor.
Tampa Fire Rescue was on hand to help deliver the puppies.
So far the new mom has delivered eight puppies. Seven males and one female.
More than three dozen people have been indicted on drug charges during a special Grand Jury held last week.
Charges include trafficking cocaine, heroin, marijuana, and illegal pain pills.
The special Grand Jury took place December 5 in Mercer County.
See the full list of those indicted below:
Matt Norlander of CBS Sports went through the 20 can't-miss games left on the college basketball schedule, and the matchup between BYU and Gonzaga on Feb. 25, made the list. He wrote, "The WCC always wraps up its league schedule early, so Feb. 25 is the final day of the regular season for the Zags.
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Click through to see every look from Proenza Schouler's Pre-Fall 2017 collection, which is available to shop now in-store and online at proenzaschouler.com.
Before Timothy Taffe aggressively tried to lure a 14-year-old girl he met at church into having sex with him, he had a long history of "creepy" and troubling behavior toward young girls and women in South Florida and Iowa, court records show. A 15-year-old girl who worked at a local grocery store begged her bosses to excuse her from carrying his bags to his car because he made comments that made her feel very uncomfortable.
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Yesterday I went to go see my frandssss at the Kentucky Humane Society so we could have a puppy pick the Super Bowl winner! Because why wouldn’t we want to watch a super fluffly cute puppy do cute things??
Who did cute Everest pick? The Patriots or the Eagles?!?! Watch below:
NO CHEATING WAS INVOLVED IN THE MAKING OF THIS VIDEO.
But I am super duper happy he picked the Pats. 15/10 on the good puppers scale.
GO PATS GO!
Also Everest is available for adoption with the Kentucky Humane Society!!
Xo- Chelsea
A clothes shop ‘Hollywood Studio Store’ located in the ground floor of the Paradise Multiplex, Ocean Shopping Mall in Phuket Town, was on fire last night (April 23) and destroyed about 2 million baht worth of valuables.
The team of Phuket authorities including Phuket’s Mayor, Somjai Suwansuppana, rushed to the scene with fire trucks.
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'World News Tonight' tops Lester Holt's 'Nightly News' ratings After Page Six reported that NBC brass are getting nervous about Lester Holt’s ratings, it has emerged that his rival has struck another blow.
Tom Llamas to anchor both editions of ‘World News Tonight’ Llamas will anchor both editions of the network's weekend “World News Tonight” broadcast, while Cecilia Vega will become senior White House correspondent.
Rosscup (finger) can throw a fastball without pain but still is unable to throw a slider, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
Rosscup has been out all season after an apparent blister on his left middle finger turned out to be a wart that required surgical removal. The slider is the lefty's bread and butter, so he likely won't be able to progress into more formal pitching workouts until he's able to get the feel for that pitch back. He's likely at least couple of weeks away from a full return.
The Queen's speech will take place on Wednesday
Commons leader Andrea Leadsom said the State Opening of Parliament would take place on June 21 after two day delays.
The Queen was due to deliver the list of laws the government was hoping to get approved by Parliament over the next year, on Monday, June 19 - the same day Brexit talks were due to take place.
However, because the Conservative Party failed to gain a majority at last Thursday's General Election, the party is negotiating with Northern Ireland's DUP to gain their support.
Jacob Rees-Mogg has been caught in the middle of a scuffle at a university campus. Video footage posted to social media captured the scenes at the University of the West of England, in Bristol.
The Tory MP for North East Somerset appears to step in to separate rivals as onlookers urge them to stop. Rees-Mogg had been speaking at the university’s Politics and International Relations Society.
Nominations for the 75th Golden Globe Awards were announced Monday, and while many TVLine staples scored well-deserved nods, not everyone came out a (potential) winner.
In this age of #PeakTV, there simply aren’t enough slots for all the talent on the small screen. So while we applaud those who did receive nominations this year, we’d also like to tip our collective hat to the shows and stars that didn’t make the cut… but still deserve critical recognition.
Among the most egregious snubs this year were Will & Grace‘s Debra Messing (both the show and Messing’s co-star Eric McCormack were nominated), Tracee Ellis Ross (both the show and co-star Anthony Anderson were nominated) and all things Leftovers-related.
Seth Meyers will host the 2018 Golden Globes, airing Sunday, Jan. 7 on NBC.
Browse our gallery of snubbed shows and stars — you can click here for direct access — then drop a comment with your own reactions below: What does your most-snubbed list look like?
More snow photos to share from this frosty and frosted New Year’s Day in West Seattle. The first three, above and below, are from Gatewood photographer/pilot Long Bach Nguyen. If you don’t recognize the top photo, that’s Solstice Park (home to Alice Enevoldsen‘s solstice and equinox sunset watches) – not so much snow, but a unique aerial look at its patterns. Below, you see part of Gatewood and Sunrise Heights:
And next, a view over West Seattle, looking northeast toward downtown in the distance:
Now, ground-level views – here’s a view from the West Duwamish Greenbelt, shared by Elisa Zook:
David Williams photographed his yard southeast of Charlestown Hill:
From Sandra Braun:
And James Bratsanos caught the snowy Olympics early this morning:
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The Jacksonville Jaguars have signed Tommy Bohanon, giving them a fullback on their roster for the first time in three years.
The Jaguars, who are expected to be more committed to the ground game under new coach Doug Marrone, opted not to carry a blocking back the past two seasons. They instead used tight ends and extra linemen in short-yardage and goal-line situations.
Jacksonville also signed receiver Larry Pinkard on Monday, the first day of the team’s offseason program.
Bohanon was a seventh-round pick by the New York Jets in 2013. He started 14 games in three seasons with the Jets, totaling 20 carries for 67 yards and 17 receptions for 155 yards.
Pinkard signed as an undrafted rookie with Green Bay in 2015.
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The Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Roads Policing Unit respond to an road accident where a driver has crashed and the car impaled on bollards in Peterborough.
Vanessa Williams and Daughter, Jillian Hervey Cover ESSENCE Magazine Latest Issue
Singer-actress Vanessa Williams and her second oldest daughter, Jillian Hervey, cover the January issue of ESSENCE Magazine. The flawless mother and daughter talk about their journey in and out of the spotlight in the magazine’s first issue for 2017. Williams, 53, and Hervey, 27, know fierceness runs in their family, but so does maintaining a …
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On Oct. 21, 2016, Tennessee Bureau of Investigation agents began a joint investigation with Hardeman County sheriff’s investigators into a double homicide that happened in Toone.
The agents discovered Armour was involved in the double homicide of Joe “Joe Duke” Robertson, 38, and his 13-year-old son, Jarvarrie “Joe Joe” Robertson.
Agents arrested Armour Thursday and charged him with conspiracy to commit first-degree murder and filing a false report. He was held at the Hardeman County Jail.
It’s the sixth arrest in connection with the 2016 incident. The five others accused are Andrian Bullock, Damein Hamer, Jeremy Jamer, Marquenton Williams and Erica Beard, who were previously charged and await trial in Hardeman County.
PROPERTY worth thousands of dollars went up in flames on Monday after a fire razed down a NetOne shop in Marondera.
Residents watched helplessly as the fire engulfed the building, with the police blocking bystanders from looting mobile phones and recharge cards.
Mashonaland East acting police provincial spokesperson Assistant Inspector Tendai Mwanza said he was waiting for a report from police officers investigating the incident.
Efforts to get a comment from NetOne officials were fruitless, with a junior employee, who spoke on condition of anonymity, saying the fire destroyed goods in the storeroom and kitchen.
“The destruction mainly occurred in the storeroom and kitchen. It is in the storeroom where there are machines that deal with network systems,” the employee said. Newsday
Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) says the blatant refusal of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to obey the court order that pronounced the N50 Stamp Duty on bank transaction illegal is a setback to democracy and sends a wrong signal to foreign investors about Nigeria. It would be recalled that the Federal Court of…
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As 2017 spreads across the globe, riders, teams and races all took to social media to say good-bye to 2016 and welcome in the New Year. The changing season also provided the opportunity for riders to thank their previous teams on the last day of their contracts, while teams took the opportunity to welcome new riders aboard and look toward new goals in the year ahead.
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* Shares rise by 3 percent in the wake of broad recovery in Seoul bourse as worries over North Korea settle Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting by Dahee Kim)
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A group of almost 200 Democratic lawmakers filed a federal lawsuit challenging profits that President Donald Trump's global businesses have taken in from foreign entities. Connecticut Sen. Richard Blumenthal and Michigan Rep. John Conyers are filing a complaint in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. It's the latest shot at the Trump administration from ...
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MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin freshman guard Kobe King is having season-ending surgery on his injured left knee.
The University of Wisconsin sports medicine staff said that surgery was taking place Monday. King is a promising freshman who appeared in each of the first 10 games this season, averaging 5.2 points. Wisconsin says he is eligible to apply for a medical redshirt.
Sophomore guard D’Mitrik Trice was also set for surgery on his injured right foot and won’t begin rehab for at least two weeks. Trice is averaging 9.4 points and playing a team-high 31.5 minutes a game.
Wisconsin is 4-7 after an 82-63 loss to Marquette on Saturday.
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* Reata Pharmaceuticals, Inc. secures $35 million term loan facility
* Reata Pharmaceuticals Inc says entered into a $35 million loan and security agreement with Oxford Finance Llc and Silicon Valley Bank
* Reata Pharma - proceeds will be utilized primarily to support multiple phase 2, 3 clinical trial programs for bardoxolone methyl and omavaloxolone Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Peel Harvey Biosecurity Group is asking landholders to help keep rainbow lorikeet numbers down by keeping date and cotton palm trunks smooth and clear from the base of the tree to the crown.
The rainbow lorikeet is a declared pest in southern parts of WA due to the risk they pose to the agricultural industry, especially fruit crops, while competing with native animals for shelter and food.
Because of the risk they pose, any lorikeets spotted outside the metro area should be reported immediately to prevent populations settling in other areas.
Rainbow lorikeet sightings in the Peel-Harvey region can be reported to the Pest and Diseases Information Service on 9368 3080 or email padis@dpird.wa.gov.au.
For more information on maintaining palm trees and preventing rainbow lorikeet’s breeding go to www.dpaw.wa.gov.au/plants-and-animals/animals/living-with-wildlife.
The Pentagon in 2017 is expected to unveil a new force-wide policy governing body-fat standards, rules likely to change how the military defines and evaluates body composition, and determines who’s too fat to serve.
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* Reuters poll: Clas Ohlson July sales were seen up 3.7 pct Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Stockholm Newsroom)
WASHINGTON (AP) - New federal data show that black students continue to be expelled and suspended from school much more frequently than their white peers.
The report released by the Education Department on Tuesday is likely to add to an already tense national debate about what causes such racial disparities. Civil rights groups believe that racial bias is at play and insist that federal protections are necessary. Other experts say that imposing discipline restrictions on schools causes chaos in classrooms.
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos is considering scrapping Obama-era rules that were meant to counter those disparities.
Data shows that while black students represented 8 percent of all enrolled students in 2015-2016, they accounted for 25 percent of suspensions. Black girls made up 8 percent of all students and 14 percent of suspensions.
Here we take a look at the prize money on offer for the 2018 US Open at Shinnecock Hills
US Open Prize Money 2018
Last year’s US Open prize fund was the biggest ever seen in golf and this year is set to be no different, keeping the tournament as the richest in golf.
In 2017 the purse was a massive $12m, $2m more than the previous year.
Brooks Koepka won a massive $2.16m with victory at Erin Hills.
Related: US Open betting tips 2018
The tournament trumps the purses in the other majors – The Masters purse this year was $11m, The Open’s was $10.25m last year and the USPGA’s was $10.5m.
The US Open purse was $6.25m last time the tournament was at Shinnecock Hills in 2004. Winner Retief Goosen took home $1.125m.
That was only two years after Tiger Woods won the first ever $1m winner’s cheque. Just 16 years on that figure has doubled.
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LONDON, April 18 (Reuters) - Britain's opposition Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn said he welcomed Prime Minister Theresa May's decision to call an early national election on Tuesday, indicating his party will provide the support she needs under electoral law to hold one.
"I welcome the Prime Minister´s decision to give the British people the chance to vote for a government that will put the interests of the majority first," Corbyn said in an emailed statement.
To call an election, May needs the support of two-thirds of the parliament in a vote due to be held on Wednesday.
(Reporting by William James, editing by Estelle Shirbon)
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The Verge reports: “YouTube will start labeling videos it identifies as coming from state-funded broadcasters starting today. Under the changes, PBS, for example, would carry a label that states it’s a “publicly funded American broadcaster.” The move will affect a variety of sources and is designed to curb the spread of misinformation. The label will also link to the news publisher’s Wikipedia page.”
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A search has been planned for an Edmonton man missing since he left work Friday afternoon.
Tracie Frey Lemishka wrote on her Facebook group "The Search for Bradley Terpstra" that her son was last seen leaving his work around 3:30 p.m.
The group has more than 150 members and many of them will meet Monday at 3904 53 Avenue to search at 5 p.m.
Lemishka said the group will be mapping out the routes Terpstra could have possibly taken from work to his home in Terwillegar Towne.
“We’re going to do a plan of action when we meet up,” she said.
Terpstra has been reported missing to EPS.
“Nothing like this has ever happened before,” she said.
The support has been welcome and she has a house full of people trying to help.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police or Lemishka at 780-686-7422.
Editor’s Note (04/07/18): EPS said Terpstra had been found the night before in Sherwood Park, safe and unharmed.
St. Scholastica art professor and painter has been Paul LaJeunesse has a big project ahead. He has been selected as the first Artist-in-Residence in a new, Lincoln Park Craft District residency program for March through June, 2017. With the exciting revitalization of the Lincoln Park neighborhood, this upcoming public art project will be fun to see unfold.
LaJeunesse plans to create a public mural on one of the buildings in Lincoln Park during his residency. This is not the first public art project or mural, LaJeunesse has created, here we share an image from a previous project in Tennessee.
Listen for more about his personal artistic journey and what led him to this project.
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HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — A Hartford police sergeant has been arrested and is facing multiple charges following an internal investigation.
Hartford police say Sgt. Justin Torniero, a 10-year-veteran of the force, was arrested on Monday.
According to police, Sgt. Torniero repeatedly took a police vehicle while on accrued leave, filled it with gas, and drove it for miles without permission. Investigators say that he also tampered with an automatic vehicle locator.
Sgt. Torniero is facing charges of Using a Motor Vehicle without Permission, Larceny in the Sixth Degree, and Computer Crime in the Fifth Degree.
He was issued a $1,000 non-surety bond and has been suspended without pay. He is scheduled to appear in court on Dec. 21.
Is this the most quintessentially Yorkshire moment ever?
Two of the county's sporting heroes stepped in to rescue some lambs which had escaped from a field in the Dales.
Olympic triathletes Alistair and Jonny Brownlee were cycling one of their favourite routes last week on a pre-Easter training ride.
And the Leeds-based stars didn't hesitate to help out when they spotted the spring lambs in trouble.
Seeing the creatures had escaped onto the road, the brothers picked them up and returned them to safety.
Such a competent display of animal husbandry will no doubt have impressed their youngest brother Ed, who is currently studying to become a vet.
William Dudley, President of the New York Federal Reserve Bank, answers a question, after addressing the Indian businessmen at the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) in Mumbai, India in this file photo dated May 11, 2017.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - New York Fed President William Dudley said on Monday that market expectations that the U.S. central bank would begin trimming its balance sheet were not unreasonable.
In an interview with the Associated Press, Dudley also said he supports another interest rate rise this year if the economy evolves as expected.
PanARMENIAN.Net – Boeing has revealed a concept design for a hypersonic aircraft that could reach most locations in the world within one to three hours, Dezeen reports.
The American aerospace company showed a rendering of what the plane could look like at the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics conference in Atlanta this week.
Boeing said the design was based on current research by company engineers, who are looking at passenger travel as one of many possible applications for the hypersonic technology they are developing.
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Selena Gomez’s “Bad Liar” video is here, and it’s as unexpectedly quirky as the song itself.
In the Jesse Peretz–directed vid, we first see Gomez as an awkward high schooler who bikes to school and wears double denim. Then we see her as a peppy basketball coach with Farrah Fawcett–style blonde hair. Then we see her as a mustached school principal, and finally as an irked, paisley-wearing housewife. The plot is best left unspoiled, but let’s just say it plays out like a cooler version of That ’70s Show — with an awesome twist ending.
The “Bad Liar” video’s ending teases something called “Fetish” that’s coming soon. Whether that’s a song, an album, or a continuation to the “Bad Liar” story ... well, we’ll find out eventually.
In the meantime, if you're just as obsessed with the ’70s aesthetic of “Bad Liar" as I am, head to Gomez's website for a slew of new vintage-inspired merch. Wigs not included.
Bengaluru: 'Hai Bangalore' editor Ravi Belagere, accused of giving a supari to eliminate his colleague Sunil Heggaravalli over suspicions he was allegedly having a relationship with his partner Yashomathy, was on Monday sent to 14-day judicial custody, till December 23.
The CCB police did not seek extension of his police custody, which ended on Monday, and let the First ACMM court send him to judicial custody.
The Qaidi No. 12785 was lodged at Sanjeevini, the hospital on the premises of the Parappana Agrahara Central Prison, as he is diabetic. Prison officials reportedly assigned an inmate to assist him as he is physically weak.
Advocate Diwakar said that he presented a 100-page report on the health condition of Belagere and the need to monitor him constantly. A bail petition will be moved before a sessions court in a day or two.
Belagere faces several cases against him but this is the first time he has been lodged in a prison.
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GREENFIELD -- Greenfield police released dashcam video of a pursuit that happened on Monday evening, April 23.
Officials say the pursuit began around 8:20 p.m. near 92nd and Forest Home. An officer had attempted a traffic stop for a speeding violation.
The suspect vehicle hit spike strips deployed by officers at Forest Home Ave. and Coldspring Rd. That caused the suspect vehicle to slow and eventually come to a stop near 55th and Morgan.
One juvenile was arrested by Greenfield police. Officials say approximately five others fled the vehicle -- and have not been located.
There were no injuries to the officers or the person arrested.
Recent good weather has kept construction of the new Adams County Ambulance bay on track, but how to pay for it is still up in the air.
At Monday's finance committee, officials said a $120,000 donation from Blessing Hospital and another funding source are in, but the county still has an additional $800,000 to make up. Members said while bonding is an option, they worry it wouldn't be cost effective for tax payers.
"Without a bond because of the fees and everything that would be associated with it, it would be that we'd look at the increase to our Ambulance tax levee," Matt Obert said. "It would possibly be $200,000 to $250,000 a year over a three to four year period."
Obert said that comes out to around a two cent increase per $100 of assessed value. As for the building itself, officials said the steel cast building should be delivered this week and go up soon. Weather permitting, the building is set to open June 1st.
1st Circ. Upholds Calif. Atty's Pump-And-Dump Conviction
Law360, San Jose (October 6, 2017, 4:16 PM EDT) -- The First Circuit on Friday upheld a California lawyer’s conviction over a $3 million stock pump-and-dump, upholding the denial of his acquittal motion and saying that even if under his “novel theory” co-conspirators could sell unregistered stock, he still told “admitted lies” that enabled fraud.
In a 15-page opinion, the three-judge panel backed the jury verdict against attorney Richard Weed, who was convicted last year in Massachusetts federal court for his part in a scheme that allowed two former stockbrokers to obtain free stock in a...
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CONCORD, N.H. — New Hampshire Sen. Jeanne Shaheen and Maine Sen. Susan Collins have introduced a bill to expand access to national parks for disabled veterans.
The bill would make all veterans with a service-connected disability eligible for a free, lifetime pass allowing entry to the parks and other recreational lands and waters held by the United States.
Shaheen, a Democrat, and Collins, a Republican, said under a 2004 law, individuals must be permanently disabled in order to be eligible for a free pass, creating uncertainty on whether all wounded veterans have access to the program. The new bill clarifies the language.
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Tampa Bay right-hander Nathan Eovaldi has not allowed a hit through six innings against Oakland in his first start since having a second Tommy John surgery.
Eovaldi has four strikeouts and 70 pitches. The only hitter to reach so far is Matt Chapman, who drew a one-out walk in the first inning.
Rays center fielder Johnny Field made a diving catch on a sinking liner from Mark Canha in the third. Right fielder Carlos Gomez made a similar play to take a potential hit away from Chad Pinder in the sixth.
Eovaldi last pitched in the majors on Aug. 10, 2016, for the Yankees. Nine days later, he underwent a second elbow surgery. Eovaldi also had Tommy John surgery in 2007 when he was a junior in high school.
Vince Giordano the subject of a new documentary, "There's a Future in the Past," sits in for an interview with Bo Leibowitz. Best known as the go-to guy for authentic '20's and '30's jazz in films and TV such as Cafe Society, The Aviator, Carol, and Boardwalk Empire. A dedicated leader who must constantly juggle art and commerce to keep his band afloat, he could give James Brown a run for his money as "the hardest working man in show business."
Johanna Konta got her 2017 campaign off to a bright and confident start as she breezed into the second round of the Shenzhen Open.
The British number one, seeded third here, looked sharp as she beat Cagla Buyukakcay 6-2 6-0.
Konta broke Buyukakcay on her opening serve and then again on her third to go 4-1 up.
Johanna Konta
Although the Turk broke back to make it 4-2, Konta immediately returned the favour for a 5-2 lead, and she was never troubled again.
Konta looked in ruthless mood throughout the second set, and Buyukakcay finished the match having saved only two of the eight break points against her.
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All Times Eastern GP W L OL SOL Pts GF GA Peoria 16 11 4 1 0 23 57 44 Mississippi 15 10 5 0 0 20 49 46 Pensacola 14 10 4 0 0 20 48 30 Evansville 16 9 5 1 1 20 57 49 Huntsville 14 8 4 1 1 18 51 41 Macon 16 7 5 3 1 18 57 59 Knoxville 14 7 6 1 0 15 52 46 Fayetteville 18 5 9 3 1 14 55 80 Roanoke 15 5 8 2 0 12 47 61 Birmingham 12 3 8 1 0 7 21 38
NOTE: Two points are awarded for a win, one point for an overtime or shootout loss.
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Saturday’s Games
Fayetteville 4, Roanoke 3
Birmingham 3, Macon 2
Pensacola 6, Knoxville 2
Evansville 9, Mississippi 3
Peoria 5, Huntsville 2
Sunday’s Games
Pensacola at Birmingham, 4:05 p.m.
Monday’s Games
Knoxville at Pensacola, 8:05 p.m.
Tuesday’s Games
Huntsville at Mississippi, 11:30 a.m.
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A man has been charged with two counts of murder over the fatal double shooting of a mother and daughter in East Sussex, police said.
Craig Savage, 35, of no fixed abode, is charged with the murders of Michelle Savage, 32, and Heather Whitbread, 53, at their home in Bexhill Road, St Leonards, on Friday evening, Sussex Police said.
We have charged a 35-year-old man with two counts of murder and one count of robbery following the #StLeonards fatal shooting on Friday evening. Read more about it here.https://t.co/DcUKZzhFp3 — Sussex Police (@sussex_police) March 19, 2018
He is further charged with robbery over the theft of a .22 calibre rifle and ammunition from a 1066 Target Sports facility in St Leonards on the same day.
Savage has been remanded in custody to appear at Brighton Magistrates’ Court via videolink on Tuesday March 20.
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Odell Beckham Jr. is one of the league’s most popular players. You can see it on social media, in the stands on game days and in stores where jerseys are sold. It’s not surprising, either, considering how exciting and talented he is.
To show just how popular he is, check out this youngster’s reaction to opening his jersey on Christmas morning. Beckham caught wind of his reaction and promised to meet him one day.
That day was Sunday when the Giants took on the Redskins. Beckham found him on the sidelines and signed his jersey after sharing a moment with the young fan.
🙏🏾 A video posted by 8 E Y E (@8eyejb) on Jan 2, 2017 at 6:27am PST
Beckham made this kid’s day not once, but twice. First on Christmas and then on Sunday. Talk about a good week for that little fan.
March 19 (Reuters) - Sichuan Languang Development Co Ltd :
* Says it completed issuance of 2018 1st tranche mid-term bills worth 1 billion yuan with interest rate of 7.8 percent
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Smith totaled five tackles (four solo) in Friday's 23-12 preseason loss to the Bengals. He also returned one kickoff for 17 yards.
The second-year defensive back was projected to see plenty of time Friday with Brent Grimes (lower leg) sitting out, and that indeed proved to be the case. Smith started the contest with the first-team defense, pushing Bengals running back Jeremy Hill out of bounds on Cincinnati's first play from scrimmage and compiling four more stops. Smith is also in contention for a kick returner spot, a role that, when combined with a possible nickel corner job, could give him some fantasy value in deep formats that factor in return yards.
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Sage Science, a developer of products for improving sample preparation processes in life science applications, today announced the launch of a new platform that can extract and purify extremely large DNA fragments directly from bacterial and tissue cultures, blood samples, or other cell sources. The SageHLS platform will be on display at the Advances in Genome Biology and Technology meeting in Hollywood, Fla., this week.
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Sony MusicIn June, Jeff Lynne’s ELO, the current incarnation of Electric Light Orchestra, played a concert for 60,000 fans at the famous Wembley Stadium near London. The show, which featured a career-spanning set packed with the band’s many hits, is the focus of a new audio/video package called Wembley or Bust that will be released on November 17.
The collection, which you can pre-order now online, will be available as a two-CD/DVD or two-CD/Blu-ray set, a two-CD package, a three-LP vinyl set and in digital formats.
Among the ELO classics …read more
Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA CEO Bjørn Kjos commented (05-Oct-2017) on the strong passenger growth in Sep-2017 stating: "The demand is good and stable in Scandinavia, and the growth is highest on our intercontinental routes". The carrier reported 14% year-on-year increase in passenger numbers with RPK increasing by 29% and ASK increasing by 28%. Mr Kjos added: "Global expansion is important to position ourselves in a market with such strong competition, but also for creating economic value in the markets we operate". [more - original PR]
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DES MOINES, Iowa -- After suffering a heart attack on Friday and passing away the following day, 58-year-old Fire Engineer Douglas McCauley is being honored not only in Iowa, but also the the National Fallen Firefighters Association in Maryland.
A memorial was set up outside Fire Station 9 on Douglas Avenue, and a number of people have stopped by to leave cards and balloons to honor Engineer McCauley and support the entire department.
In Maryland, the flags were lowered to half staff as a tribute to the fallen engineer.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday.
Verona native Tarek Baker gave the Badgers a 2-1 lead on a penalty shot for his first career goal in third period, but Ohio State scored twice in the last five minutes to take victory Friday at the Kohl Center in the season opener of Big Ten play. Wisconsin (1-1-0, 0-1-0 Big Ten) returns to the ice on Saturday at 5 p.m. looking for a series split with the Buckeyes (1-0-0, 1-0-0 Big Ten). --Wisconsin Athletic Communications
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Bohanon signed a contract with the Jaguars on Monday, Ryan O'Halloran of Jacksonville.com reports.
The Jaguars haven't utilized a fullback in two years but will break that trend by signing Bohanon, who was the lead blocker for Chris Ivory for three years with the Jets from 2013 to 2015. Coincidental or not, those three seasons were the most productive of Ivory's career.
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Police have issued a photograph of a mother who died during a family boating holiday in Northern Ireland.
A man has been charged with murdering his 35-year-old wife Lu Na McKinney in April this year near Devenish Island in Co Fermanagh.
A court has been told the couple's children, aged 11 and 14, were the only other people on the boat on the night of their mother's death.
Detective Inspector David McGrory said: "Police are issuing a photograph of Mrs McKinney today in the hope that people will come forward with any information they have about her.
"I would like to hear from anyone who knew her or anyone who had contact with Mrs McKinney, who lived in Convoy, County Donegal, in the months preceding her death."
The PSNI or the Garda can be contacted with information.
There are on the WMFD-TV Mansfield story from Thursday Dec 29, titled Lexington High School Leo Club Collect 822 Socks For Seniors. In it, WMFD-TV Mansfield reports that:
ONTARIO, OH The holiday season is a little warmer thanks to the students in the Lexington High School Leo Club, who collected more than 800 pairs of socks for local senior citizens. Lexington High School held a Career Day panel that included the Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc. During the discussion, students learned about the Area Agency and We ACT sponsored campaign, "Socks for Seniors", an annual community-wide project to collect socks for senior citizens in local nursing homes, and were invited to donate.
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Grains lower, livestock mixed
Wheat for July declined 14.50 cents at 5.22 a bushel; July corn was off 6.50 cents at 3.9350 a bushel; July oats lost 5.25 cents at $2.3875 a bushel; while July soybeans fell 7.50 cents at $10.23 a bushel.
Beef and pork were higher on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. June live cattle was up 3 cents at $1.0612 a pound; Aug feeder cattle gained 3.58 cents at 1.4855 a pound; while June lean hogs rose 1.65 cents at $.7732 a pound.
Outside of the Norristown court house, people from all over the area have gathered to await the verdict, and to voice their opinions on what is happening both in and outside the court room. The anticipation from the community continues to grow, and many people have returned to the site of the trial everyday to get a glimpse of the action.
CAIRO (AP) — Egypt's president has given a thinly veiled but stern warning to opposition politicians calling for a boycott of presidential elections in March, saying he would die first before allowing anyone to mess with the country's security.
A clearly furious Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi, a general-turned-president, spoke Wednesday a day after a coalition of opposition parties and public figures called for a boycott of the March 26-28 vote, which they described as a farce.
El-Sissi is virtually certain of winning a second four-year term in office.
Without directly mentioning the boycott call or the March vote, el-Sissi said he would take "measures" against anyone who disrupts Egypt's stability.
He says: "You seem not to know me well enough, but by God, the price of Egypt's security is my life and the life of the army."
So much for cancelling the apocalypse. As evidenced by the existence of Pacific Rim Uprising, Stacker Pentecost may have only succeeded in delaying the end of the world.
That's okay, though, because it gives us an excuse to see John Boyega strap into a jaeger and fight giant freakin' monsters.
The Pacific Rim sequel picks up about 10 years later with Boyega's Jake, son of Stacker. He's got a complicated relationship with dad – particularly since his dad always seemed so much more interested in his sister, Mako (Rinko Kikuchi).
But when the kaiju rear their heads again, Jake is tasked with finishing what his dad started – and cancelling the apocalypse for real this time.
Pacific Rim Uprising is in theaters March 23, 2018.
IOWA CITY, Iowa — Iowa forward Tyler Cook will withdraw his name from NBA Draft consideration and return to the Hawkeyes for his junior season.
Cook announced his decision on Wednesday, which means the Hawkeyes are getting their best player back after a trying 2017-18 season.
Cook averaged team highs of 15.3 points and 6.8 rebounds a game for Iowa, which finished 14-19. But the return of Cook and fellow junior Isaiah Moss — who also withdrew from NBA Draft consideration — should put the Hawkeyes in position to improve next winter.
Iowa will also bring in prized recruit Joe Wieskamp, perhaps the only recruit more highly touted than Cook in coach Fran McCaffery’s eight seasons with the Hawkeyes.
Every year, the Office of National Statistics asks people all over the UK how happy they are – and most of the time, gloomy old London comes in towards the bottom end of the results. This year, London’s overall happiness score is once again slightly below the UK average. (Cheer up – it may never happen!) But when it comes to misery, there’s one borough that beats all comers: Hackney!
ONS researchers asked a sample group the question, ‘Overall, how happy did you feel yesterday?’ And despite two of its neighbourhoods coming first and second in our list of London’s best areas to live in 2017, Hackney had the lowest happiness score: just 7.10 out of ten. If you live in the benighted borough, you might like to know these five ways to be happier in London.
Lambeth, Enfield and Lewisham also scored poorly for happiness, while the top three most sickeningly joyful areas were Merton, Harrow and London’s happiest borough: Hounslow. Maybe all that aeroplane noise isn’t such a problem after all, eh?
A new survey by Creditcards.com finds that 3 out of 4 parents help their adult kids with at least some of their bills. Another survey back in 2009 found 2 out of 5 also supported their adult kids. Does this sound like you? My son is still a teenager and I don’t want to support him in adulthood….but I can’t see me saying no if he needs help. What do you think? How much is too much?
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Survey: Most parents help adult children pay bills
Soon vacation will be over for college football coaches around the country. June is a big recruiting month and by the end of July, there will be obligations associated with conference media days and the start of fall camp, so right now is one of the only times during a calendar year when coaches can unwind.
Duke coach David Cutcliffe has become a purveyor of the finer things in life, like the value of quality time with family at the beach. In celebrating the addition of a new grandchild to the family, Cutcliffe brought some joy to everyone's Twitter timeline with this photo of him in an Incredibles-themed muscle suit that matches the babies' onesie.
Having all 6 Grandsons at the beach, including the latest addition has made me feel INCREDIBLE! pic.twitter.com/7zNsfkSq0T — David Cutcliffe (@DavidCutcliffe) July 3, 2018
Cutcliffe continues to live his best life at age 63. Happy Fourth of July.
10. The view of the landslide on Mt.Morrisey’s Agitator ski run, as seen from across the valley on Sunburst Dr.
9. Prevention Officer Dean Schiavon addresses volunteers after the 2017 Trash Bash.
8. Looking towards Fairways Dr. from the links on a cloudy morning. The golf course opened on May 26. Photo Jamie Veillette.
7. A paddle-boarder cruises across Heffley Lake on a sunny afternoon. Photo Corry Hall.
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5. A red fox spends it’s day adventuring around Sun Peaks, spying on locals and playing around cars. Photos Steve Bernsden.
4. A red fox spends it’s day adventuring around Sun Peaks, spying on locals and playing around cars. Photos Steve Bernsden.
3. A red fox spends it’s day adventuring around Sun Peaks, spying on locals and playing around cars. Photos Steve Bernsden.
2. A black bear enjoys snacking on a dandelion and relaxing on the hill. Photo Andrew Snucins.
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- A man was shot Monday night in Cleveland's Forest Hills neighborhood, police said.
The 24-year-old man was shot in the abdomen at 8:30 p.m. in the 11000 block of East 123rd Street, Cleveland police said.
Emergency crews were at the scene treating the man, police said.
Authorities did not identify the man or give a motive for the shooting.
No arrests have been made.
This story is developing and cleveland.com will provide an update if information becomes available Monday night.
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Emmanuel Macron, head of the political movement En Marche !, or Onwards !, and candidate for the 2017 French presidential election, arrives on stage with his wife Brigitte Trogneux to deliver a speech at the Parc des Expositions hall in Paris after early results in the first... REUTERS/Philippe Wojazer
PARIS French centrist Emmanuel Macron is set to be elected president in a May 7 runoff with nearly two thirds of the vote, said two polls conducted on Sunday, after early projections indicated he had qualified along with far-right leader Marine Le Pen.
A Harris Interactive poll for M6 television found that 64 percent of those surveyed would vote for the former economy minister while 36 percent were seen voting for Le Pen.
Meanwhile, an Ipsos Sopra Steria poll for France Televisions said Macron was seen winning 62 percent of the vote to 38 percent for Le Pen.
(Reporting by Bate Felix and Sudip Kar-Gupta; Writing by Leigh Thomas)
CAIRO, April 24 (Reuters) - A public share offering of Egyptian investment bank CI Capital was covered 29.45 times at a price of 7.7 Egyptian pounds ($0.4360) per share, traders told Reuters on Tuesday.
The investment bank is trying to raise 1.7 billion in the initial public offering by selling 41.5 percent of its shares on the Egyptian Exchange. ($1 = 17.6600 Egyptian pounds) (Reporting by Ehab Farouk, editing by Louise Heavens)
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Three-division world champion Vasyl Lomachenko has undergone surgery to fix a torn labrum in his right shoulder.
The two-time Olympic gold medalist from Ukraine hopes to return to the ring later this year, according to a statement Wednesday from his promoter.
Lomachenko (11-1, 9 KOs) had arthroscopic surgery at the Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute in Los Angeles by orthopedic surgeon Neal ElAttrache.
Lomachenko says he hurt his shoulder during the second round of his 10th-round stoppage victory over Jorge Linares in New York on May 12 to defend his WBA lightweight title.
ElAttrache says Lomachenko had an "extensive" tear in his labrum along with cartilage damage, but the surgeon believes Lomachenko will make a full recovery.
Lomachenko initially planned to fight again Aug. 25, but won't make that date while recovering.
Theodore Roosevelt library group to obtain trademarks
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Members of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation's board have voted to pursue trademarks through the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
The board's executive committee on Tuesday voted to obtain trademarks for both "Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library" and "Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum," along with associated logos.
Board attorney Murray Sagsveen recommended getting the trademarks before someone outside the state decides to do so.
The foundation is working to develop a presidential library at Theodore Roosevelt National Park in western North Dakota.
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PGA Championship winner Justin Thomas admits he was jealous of his friend Jordan Spieth winning majors and that it helped him lift his own title
CNN's Jim Acosta reports from the White House briefing room shortly after press secretary Sarah Sanders explained that President Trump's tweet about the "Roseanne" controversy was his way of calling out "hypocrisy in the media."
The search for a missing Clearfield woman drew upon manpower from several agencies Saturday, according to Emergency Services Director Joe Bigar. After Emily Von Gunden, 26, was reported missing, a command post was established near the Clearfield Riverwalk at 8:19 a.m. Bigar said that within a one-mile perimeter, the search utilized local manpower from the Clearfield, Lawrence Township and Curwensville Rescue Hose & Ladder fire companies, Clearfield Fire Police and the Clearfield and Lawrence Township police.
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The Killers have released a new single titled “The Man.”
Related: The Killers Perform New Track, ‘Run for Cover’
The track is the first new music from the band since their 2012 album Battle Born (assuming you don’t count their 2016 Christmas album Don’t Waste Your Wishes). Hopefully, this signals a fifth studio effort is imminent.
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GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. (AP) — Authorities are searching for a 14-year-old boy and a 62-year-old woman missing in Grand Canyon National Park after they were swept down a creek while crossing it in a remote part of the park.
Chief Ranger Matt Vandzura of the National Park Service says two fellow hikers alerted authorities by setting off an emergency GPS locator beacon in the backcountry area below the canyon’s North Rim.
He says the two lost their footing and were swept away Saturday in Tapeats Creek, a tributary of the Colorado River.
Vandzura declined to identify the missing, the other hikers or their relationship to each other.
An investigation is underway but authorities have not concluded how the two were swept away.
A helicopter and a drone on Monday were assisting searchers on the ground.
Ryan Flores breaks through for indoor racing triumph Ryan Flores finally won a race in the Len Sammons Indoor Auto Racing Series. Check out this story on yorkdispatch.com: http://www.yorkdispatch.com/story/sports/motor/2017/01/01/ryan-flores-breaks-through-indoor-racing-triumph/96062098/ Flores is a New Jersey native who works full time in the fabrication shop for Penske Racing's NASCAR outfit near Charlotte, North Carolina.
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A 55-year-old woman was found dead and a man was injured early Monday morning in a fire at a Hillsboro mobile home.
At 4:52 a.m., firefighters responded to the 1900 block of Southeast Minter Bridge Road on the report of a mobile home on fire.
When crews arrived at the scene, they found the home fully engulfed in flames and learned two people had been inside the home when the fire ignited.
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BOSTON (AP) — A Massachusetts man who vanished after attending a Boston Celtics game more than two weeks ago has been found dead in a river.
State police say they pulled the body from the Charles River on Sunday morning after a passer-by spotted it. Police on Monday confirmed it was that of 23-year-old Michael Kelleher, of Southborough.
Kelleher’s parents said in a statement: “Michael was claimed by the Charles River the night of his disappearance. At 8:00 this morning, the river gave him back to us.”
His parents also thanked everyone who helped in the search.
Kelleher was last seen March 29 after attending a Celtics game with a friend.
The cause of death remains under investigation.
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This story has been corrected to show Kelleher was found Sunday morning, not Sunday night.
The majority of the roads around town are going to be very easy to drive on Monday.
A lot of the snow on the shoulders and turn lanes are gone.
All of the interstates are clear, but drivers should watch out for some patchy areas of black ice on the roads, especially bridges.
Drivers should also wipe off the chunk of snow on top of their cars because that could fly off and hit another car in traffic.
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A 66-year-old Longmont man died this afternoon at Longmont United Hospital following a two-vehicle crash on Main Street.
The man, whose name wasn’t released pending notification of relatives, was riding his motorcycle southbound on Main Street near Tenacity Drive when an SUV pulled a u-turn in front of him and the two vehicles collided at about 2:15 p.m., said Longmont police Sgt. Eric Lewis.
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The cartoon by award-winning cartoonist Michael de Adder depicts two young hockey players, one in a blue and white Toronto Maple Leafs jersey, the other in a white and yellow Humboldt Broncos journey.
JOHANNESBURG — Shubhankar Sharma won his first European Tour title by a shooting 3-under 69 Monday in the final round of the weather-delayed Joburg Open.
The 21-year-old Indian resumed his round on the eighth green after play was halted early Sunday afternoon because of storms. He parred that hole, birdied No. 9 and made par on every hole on the back nine.
Sharma finished at 23-under 264, three strokes ahead of the pack, and qualified for next year’s British Open, too.
“I actually wasn’t going to come here about a week ago … so I’m really happy that I came,” said Sharma, who shot 61 in the second round. “I don’t think I’m ever going forget my first time in South Africa.”
Erik van Rooyen (66) was second, three strokes ahead of Shaun Norris (65) and Tapio Pulkkanen (68).
Boulder police are searching for a 25-year-old woman and her year-old daughter who have been missing since Sunday.
Ashley Elizabeth Mead and her daughter Winter Daisy Mead were last seen on Feb. 12 and were reported missing on Tuesday. Someone called and reported them missing after Ashley Mead failed to show up for work.
The child may be with her father Adam Densmore, 32, who is believed to be driving a 2001 white Volvo V40 station wagon bearing Colorado license plate KPQ645.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Boulder Police Department at 303-441-3333.
March 30 Daetwyler Holding AG:
* Intends to set up a new centre of expertise in its technical components division
* As a result of developing the new centre of expertise, Datwyler intends to no longer manage locally its various product, supplier, purchasing, e-commerce and marketing functions
* Around 90 jobs across four sites in Sweden, Germany, Switzerland and Italy are expected to be affected by the changes
* Daetwyler Holding - among other things, planned severance scheme includes plans to provide employees affected with hands-on support as they look for new jobs. Datwyler expects to pay around 10 million Swiss francs ($10.04 million) in non-recurring costs Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9959 Swiss francs) (Gdynia Newsroom)
Rangers pitcher Martin Perez suffered a freak injury on his ranch in Venezuela in December when a bull came charging at him. While attempting to get out of the way of the bull, Perez fell awkwardly and broke his non-pitching elbow, an injury that required surgery.
Perez is happy to report now, though, that the bull has met the swift hand of justice.
“I killed him and I ate him,” Perez told reporters after his start on Sunday.
“It was good meat,” Perez added. “No more bull.”
That’s one piece of good news. The other is that Perez is ahead of schedule in his rehab. He was originally expected to miss about four months after surgery to repair the break but he threw five solid innings in his spring debut on Sunday and declared himself ready to go for the season opener.
Price hike
I want to draw the attention of the Sindh government to the sudden rise in the prices of milk and yogurt across the city. That traders can increase the prices without the approval of the price control committee is appalling? Since the first day of Ramazan, almost all profiteers have increased the prices of essential commodities. In the past, milk and yogurt prices were Rs84 per litre and Rs120 per kilogramme, respectively.
Now the same are being sold at the respective prices of Rs94 per litre and Rs140 per kilogramme. The authorities concerned should look into this matter. The practice of increasing prices of essential items without any government consultation should be discouraged.
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Sanders ‘Sickened,’ Shooter Possibly Linked To ’16 Campaign
WASHINGTON (AP) – Sen. Bernie Sanders says the man who shot a congressman and four other people was apparently a volunteer on his losing 2016 presidential campaign. The Vermont independent senator says he’s “sickened by this despicable act.”
Sanders issued a two-paragraph statement on Wednesday’s shooting at a baseball practice for Republican lawmakers, and read it nearly verbatim on the Senate floor. But he ignored a reporter’s attempt to ask him questions on the incident.
Sanders says violence is unacceptable, and says only “nonviolent action” can bring change.
The director of Sanders’ Iowa campaign says campaign staff could not recall the gunman, whose name was James T. Hodgkinson. Officers shot Hodgkinson, and President Donald Trump said the gunman died.
Sanders unsuccessfully challenged Hillary Clinton for the Democratic presidential nomination.
A mountain lion was injured Tuesday night when it was struck by a vehicle on Highway 101 in the Gaviota area, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Shortly after 8:30 p.m., CHP dispatchers were advised that a vehicle had hit the cougar in the area of Gaviota State Beach Road.
There were three occupants in the Volvo that struck the mountain lion, but they were unhurt, the CHP said.
The vehicle sustained moderate front-end damage, the CHP said.
The mountain lion ended up on the right-hand shoulder, but it was unknown how badly it was injured.
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Please join us for A Harvest Tasting , a fundraiser for the Cudahy Family Library Endowment Fund. The event will be held after hours in the Cudahy Family Library. Featuring distinguished wines, craft beers, bountiful food and delectable desserts from local vendors. Performance by The BriTins, Milwaukee’s premier Beatles tribute band. Includes a silent auction and raffle ticket drawing. Tickets now available from $30-$45; please stop by the Library or call 414-769-2244.
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CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The warning to opposing baserunners in Cleveland goes "Don't run on Yan," but you might as well add "Don't stray too far off base, either."
After New York's Todd Frazier reached base on an error by Indians third baseman Erik Gonzalez in the top of the 11th inning Friday, Yan Gomes made the defensive play of ALDS Game 2. Gomes's pinpoint throw to second base caught pinch runner Ronald Torreyes straying too far, and resulted in the first out of the inning.
Yankees hitter Brett Gardner squared to bunt on the play, and when he pulled the bat back, Gomes turned Cody Allen's fastball into a laser to Francisco Lindor at second. Lindor slapped the tag on Torreyes before he could reach back to the base.
Torreyes was originally called safe by second base umpire Brian O'Nora, but Indians manager Terry Francona challenged the call, and it was overturned. The review lasted 47 seconds.
– As noted, Alexa Bliss won a Fatal 4 Way over Mickie James, Nia Jax and Sasha Banks on tonight’s WWE RAW from her hometown of Columbus, Ohio. She will now face RAW Women’s Champion Bayley at Payback on April 30th from Bayley’s hometown of San Jose, California.
In the Fallout video above, the new #1 contender says it doesn’t matter if it’s SmackDown or RAW, she’s always said she will take over the women’s division and she proved it here tonight on RAW.
– For what it’s worth, WWE did not issue a post-RAW Twitter poll this week. They usually post the poll within a few minutes of the show ending, asking fans if they enjoyed tonight’s show or not.
– Triple H tweeted the following thanks to actor and former RAW guest star Dulé Hill after his appearance on tonight’s RAW. Hill was there to promote WWE Studios movie “Sleight,” which hits theaters on April 28th.
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Plenty of fishermen and women were in Carthage Saturday for the National Fishing Lure Collectors Club's 31st Annual Carthage Antique Fish and Tackle Show.
There were more than 110 tables set up, featuring vendors from all over the country. Shoppers could check out hundreds of antique fishing lures ranging in price from $2-$5000. There was also a large collection of both antique and modern fishing poles to check out.
Ovation Magazine publisher, Dele Momodu is pictured with the daughters of late Military Head Of State General Sani Abacha in 1999 just a year after Abacha’s death.
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Chennai: Convicted All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) leader VK Sasikala, who is currently lodged in Bengaluru's Parappanna Agrahara Jail, has applied for 15 days parole to attend her husband Natarajan's last rites.
Reportedly, Sasikala is expected to travel to Thanjavur directly by road for the funeral.
Maruthappa passed away on Tuesday at around 1.35 a.m. at the Gleneagles Global hospital in Chennai.
According to the death certificate, the 75-year-old died due to multiple-organ failure.
Shanmuga Priyan, Chief Operation Officer, Gleneagles Global Health City, Chennai, released a statement, stating that every possible attempt was made to sustain his revival. However, despite their best efforts, he was unable to recover.
Natarajan had also undergone a liver and kidney transplant in 2017.
Sasikala is currently serving a four-year imprisonment and is lodged in central prison in Bengaluru in a disproportionate assets case. She was sent to Parappana Agrahara central prison in February last year.
Prof Irwin Cotler: 'For four years there have been continual, standing violations of international humanitarian law.'
The Knesset Lobby for Returning the Soldiers Home, led by MK Shuli Mualem Refaeli (Jewish Home) and former Defense Minister Amir Peretz (ZIonist Union) held a special meeting on the subject of international activities to return Israeli KIAs and implementing cabinet decisions to toughen conditions for Hamas operatives in the prisons.
The meeting was attended by Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked and addressed by former Canadian Justice Minister Prof. Irwin Cotler, along with Knesset Members and the Goldin and Shaul families.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs will be without centre Mitch Morse and right guard Laurent Duvernay-Tardif when they face J.J. Watt and the Houston Texans' defensive front Sunday night.
Morse remains sidelined after spraining his foot last month against Philadelphia, while Duvernay-Tardif was ruled out Friday after spraining his left knee last Monday night against Washington.
Zach Fulton is expected to start again at centre, but coach Andy Reid did not indicate who would start at guard. Jordan Devey got the spot duty when Duvernay-Tardif went down last week, but Cam Erving and Parker Ehinger could factor into the mix against the Texans.
Erving, former first-round pick, hasn't played since arriving in a preseason trade with Cleveland, while Ehinger hasn't played since tearing a knee ligament with the Chiefs last season.
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A Louisville police detective shot in the face during a drug bust is out of the hospital a day after the shooting.
Detective Darrell Hyche was shot in the face and head during a traffic stop Thursday when a suspect in a car opened fire. Louisville Police Chief Steve Conrad says another officer returned fire, striking two of the men in the car.
Police say Hyche was released from University of Louisville Hospital on Friday afternoon.
One of the suspects in the car, 32-year-old Alexander Simpson, was pronounced dead at the scene. Another man remains in critical condition in a Louisville hospital. Police say they recovered guns and methamphetamine from the car.
Conrad says Hyche was “very lucky” and the 11-year veteran of the department is expected to fully recover.
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (WDTN) – The Thunderbolts came ready to play against the Wildcats Friday night.
Northmont made the first score of the night and they held on to the lead.
The Wildcats had some big plays but could not compete with the Thunderbolts
Northmont beats Springfield 22 to 10.
(Corrects paragraph 2 to say "earlier $3.8 billion offer" not "earlier $2.9 billion offer")
March 30 Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce raised its offer for PrivateBancorp Inc ahead of a June deadline.
CIBC said it offered about $4.9 billion in cash and stock, up from the earlier $3.8 billion offer.
CIBC announced the acquisition in June last year, but the plan has been in doubt since PrivateBancorp postponed a shareholder vote to approve it in December after some investors said they would reject the offer. (Reporting by Sruthi Shankar in Bengaluru; Editing by Sriraj Kalluvila)
Get Boston Globe's Political Happy Hour newsletter , your afternoon shot of politics, sent straight from the desk of Joshua Miller. For Republican leaders in Massachusetts who are trying to find a credible candidate to challenge Senator Elizabeth Warren, the timing couldn't have been worse.
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Eric Boullier says he initially did not support Fernando Alonso’s move to skip Monaco next month in order to bid for Indy 500 victory.
It appears the sensational and controversial deal was actually engineered by new McLaren executive and marketing guru Zak Brown.
"It was not my idea," team boss Boullier confirmed to the French broadcaster Canal Plus.
"At first I did not particularly support it, but in the end it’s good for the team, for F1, for motor sport and for Fernando."
Boullier admitted that his main objection is that the Spaniard has to miss Monaco, a circuit that should suit the otherwise uncompetitive McLaren-Honda car.
"Monaco is the race where we are most likely to score points," said the Frenchman. "But in the end, overall, it (the Indy 500) is a quite interesting project and for him perhaps the best way to have some fun."
An Arizona man is facing charges for allegedly setting his ex-girlfriend on fire and killing her after she asked him to take a paternity test.According to court records, Antwaun Ware was with Jasmine Dunbar, 21, Tuesday night in a car.Dunbar asked ware to take a paternity test after the recent birth of her daughter, Arieal. The documents say Ware beat Dunbar and dumped her in a field."Honest to God, I thought I would die before all my kids. I never thought I would feel this, ever," said Dunbar's mother, Tonya Smith.Documents say that Ware abandoned Jasmine's baby girl on the side of the road before returning to where he left Dunbar's body. Ware then allegedly poured gasoline on Dunbar and set her on fire with a lit cigarette.Smith is shattered and said Ware is a coward."Why would you go back? To kill her? For what? Because she asked you to take a DNA test?" Smith asked.Ware is charged with homicide, kidnapping and child abuse.
The Academy Art Museum in Easton, MD, recently welcomed Benjamin T. Simons of Washington, DC as its new Director. Previously he worked for the Smithsonian American Art Museum/Renwick Gallery in Washington, DC, and was Chief Curator of the Nantucket Historical Association.
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LOS ANGELES (AP)  Michael Jackson's daughter Paris Jackson has been granted a temporary restraining order against a man she says has been stalking her.
The order granted Tuesday in a Los Angeles court says 23-year-old Nicholas Stevens must stay away from Jackson at least until July 24.
The 20-year-old Jackson says in court documents that she and a bandmate were leaving her recording studio June 13 when Stevens, who she does not know, appeared and said he'd waited for her last week for 15 hours.
Jackson says Stevens refused to leave, said he was "stalking her," mentioned a shotgun and said "by midnight it will all be over."
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Then July 1, Stevens tweeted at Jackson that he was her "soulmate."
No current phone number for Stevens could be found to ask for comment.
March 30 Shenzhen Ideal Jewellery Co., Ltd.:
* Says the co plans to issue shares in exchange for 100 percent stake in Shandong-based jewelry firm
* Says the acquisition price is set at 1.02 billion yuan
* Says the shareholders of the jewelry firm, Han Wenbo and Han Wenhong, will raise 5.1 percent and 6.3 percent in the co respectively
Source text in Chinese:goo.gl/cPCxII; goo.gl/ffnmRR
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry laid almost three dozen fishing related charges along the Detroit River over the long weekend.
Anglers at Inner Long Point Bay were included in the enforcement blitz.
The provincial ministry laid 35 charges and issued 27 warnings from May 18 to May 21.
Conservation officers checked 749 anglers for compliance with the Ontario Fishery Regulations.
Charges and warnings included fishing without a licence, fishing in a sanctuary, possessing live invasive species, and using more than the permitted number of fishing lines.
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There was a deadly crash on Route 100 in Lowell Monday afternoon.
Police say two people were killed in a head-on collision.
Investigators say 45-year-old Gordon Farrar of Newport was heading north and crossed the center line. That's when they say he hit 68-year-old Joanne Nolin of Derby. Both of them died at the scene.
Police are still looking into what happened.
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ANTIFA KICKING OFF NEXT WEEK IN STYLE: Antifa Group Plans Nationwide ‘Deface Columbus Day’ Actions for Monday.
Bill de Blasio could not be reached for comment.
Authorities are asking for the public's help in locating an Illinois man whose vehicle was found near New Albin more than a week ago.
The Allamakee County Sheriff's Office said they found the white 2006 Chevrolet Impala belonging to 26-year-old Juan Ortega-Gandarilla on October 4 at Fish Farm Mounds Wildlife Area south of New Albin.
He was reported missing from Kewanee, Illinois the day before.
Members of the sheriff's office and members of nearby fire departments searched the area for Ortega-Gandarilla around the area without finding any sign of him.
Ortega-Gandarilla is a Hispanic man with black hair and brown eyes. He is 5 foot 10 inches and weighs approximately 180 pounds and was last seen wearing a blue shirt with light colored blue jeans.
Ortega-Gandarilla was reportedly suffering from depression according to the sheriff's office.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Allamakee County Sheriff's office at 563-568-4521.
Kirkfield Road between Centennial Park Road and Brechin Road has reopened to traffic following a serious collision, City of Kawartha Lakes OPP said around 6:15 p.m. Monday.
A two-vehicle collision happened on Kirkfield Road south of Dalrymple around noon on Monday.
The stretch of road was closed to traffic for an OPP investigation.
OPP have not released any further details about the crash.
Meanwhile a man was taken by paramedics to Campbellford Memorial Hospital for treatment of multiple non-life-threatening injuries after being ejected from his vehicle in a rollover southeast of Peterborough.
It happened around 5 p.m. Monday on County Road 2 near the Asphodel 4th Line in Asphodel-Norwood Township.
Peterborough County OPP are investigating.
A stretch of County Road 2 between Asphodel 4th Line and Asphodel 5th Line was closed to traffic and reopened just after 7 p.m.
DAVAO. Darussalam Bookshop, the first supplier of authentic Islamic books in the country, is located along Roxas Avenue, Davao City.
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Paul Ducklin is a passionate security proselytiser. (That's like an evangelist, but more so!) He lives and breathes computer security, and would be happy for you to do so, too.
The Team Rampage AAU basketball program has varsity head coaching positions available.
If interested, send an email to teamrampagebasketball@gmail.com. This will be a volunteer position.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Daily Pick 4' game
MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Wisconsin Lottery's "Daily Pick 4" game were:
0-9-6-7
(zero, nine, six, seven)
¶ Maximum prize: $500
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Back in 2015, LG officially started allowing customers to unlock bootloaders of select LG phones. You would still void your warranty, but you had the option. Now the bootloader for the 'H840' variant of the LG G5 can be officially unlocked.
Unlocking the bootloader involves entering the first 15 digits of the phone's IMEI number into LG's site, installing the Android SDK (or a custom ADB/Fastboot installer, if you prefer), and generating an unlock key. It's a tedious process, but for some, being able to use custom ROMs is worth it.
You can find all the details, as well as a list of all the supported devices, at the source link below.
A man was shot last night in Craig. Police responded to the Bear Valley Inn shortly after 10, where they found 48-year-old Michael Adam Freese, who had been shot. Freese was transported to the hospital with serious injuries. 40-year-old Rachel Niemeyer was arrested for 1st degree assault and domestic violence. No further details are available at this time. Picured above Rachel Niemeyer. Photo courtesy of the Moffat County Jail, click to enlarge.
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The land along the road into Berbera is barren and empty. Somaliland's small, rusty Gulf of Aden port which for centuries made the town prosperous rises suddenly out of the ground as the road hits the coast.
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× Statewide average gas prices rise 7 cents
DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — AAA Michigan says gas prices statewide have risen by about 7 cents per gallon in the past week.
The Dearborn-based auto club says early Monday the average price for self-serve regular unleaded gasoline was about $2.51 per gallon. Prices are about 24 cents more than at the same point last year.
Michigan’s lowest average price was about $2.45 per gallon in the Traverse City area. The highest was about $2.62 per gallon in the Marquette area. It was the second consecutive week that the Marquette area had the highest average.
The Detroit-area’s average rose about 1 cent to $2.50 per gallon.
AAA Michigan surveys daily fuel prices at 2,800 gas stations across the state.
The city is hosting a couple of Meet and Bleats where the public can meet Edmonton's new team of weed-eating goats.
On August 19 and September 23 a team of city staff will be hosting interested people in Rundle Park for crafts, games and information sessions about weed control and pest management.
While anyone is welcome, the city is asking people to respect the needs of the four-legged staff: don't feed them, don't bring large groups and don't pet them without the shepherd's permission.
The goats made their debut at Rundle last month, as part of a pilot project that deploys them as an environmentally-friendly way to tackle weeds. They're trained to be espeically adept at tackling Canada thistle, leafy spurge and common tansy.
The herd lives in the park while they're in town, and are supervised by at least one human shepherd, as well as several dogs.
The annual Meeting of Trumbull Little League will be held at the Helen Plumb Building on Thursday, Nov. 9, at 7 p.m.
The meeting is open to the public and the Trumbull Little League Board of Directors will be present to provide a review of the past year’s program and answer any questions regarding the league.
Any individuals interested in becoming a board member of Trumbull Little League in 2018 should send a letter of interest to [email protected] by Sunday, Oct. 15.
The U.S. Border Patrol says a North Carolina woman is facing charges for transporting people into the United States who didn't have permission to be in the country.A complaint filed in U.S. District Court in Burlington says Border Patrol agents were alerted early Sunday that six people had walked into the United States from Canada in Highgate, Vermont.Agents spotted an SUV driven by 31-year-old Carmen Melari Ferrufino Perdomo, of Charlotte, North Carolina, a U.S. citizen originally from Honduras. It's unclear if she has an attorney.In the car were six Mexican citizens who told investigators they had crossed into the United States that night.The Border Patrol says the area where the group was first spotted has seen multiple smuggling events in the past few weeks.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A spurned applicant for a medical marijuana grower’s license has announced plans for a 2018 Ohio ballot issue to legalize the sale and possession of marijuana.
The proposal by Jimmy Gould, CEO of CannAscend, would make growing, processing, possessing, selling and using marijuana legal.
Gould says the “Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol” amendment will be on the ballot next fall. He says it would keep the existing medical marijuana program in place.
Gould has criticized the state Department of Commerce for hiring a consultant with a drug conviction to help select Ohio’s medical marijuana growers.
Gould said at a Monday news conference the selection system was flawed by incompetence and favoritism.
A message was left with the Commerce Department, which has rejected Gould’s claims.
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April 24 (Reuters) - Qualcomm Inc:
* QUALCOMM INC - ON APRIL 20, CO ENTERED INTO AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO CREDIT AGREEMENT DATED AS OF NOVEMBER 8, 2016 - SEC FILING
* QUALCOMM -AMENDMENT EXTENDS AUTOMATIC TERMINATION DATE OF COMMITMENTS UNDER 2016 CREDIT AGREEMENT TO DATE THAT IS 5 BUSINESS DAYS AFTER JULY 25, 2018
* QUALCOMM INC - AMENDMENT ESTABLISHES A MATURITY DATE OF APRIL 25, 2021 FOR ANY TERM LOANS DRAWN UNDER 2016 CREDIT AGREEMENT
* QUALCOMM INC - AMENDMENT ELIMINATES REQUIREMENT THAT QUALCOMM DELIVER AUDITED AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR NXP
* QUALCOMM INC - ON APRIL 20, CO ALSO ENTERED INTO AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO CREDIT AGREEMENT DATED AS OF MARCH 6, 2018
* QUALCOMM INC - 2018 CREDIT AGREEMENT AMENDMENT EXTENDS AUTOMATIC TERMINATION DATE OF TERM COMMITMENTS UNDER 2018 CREDIT AGREEMENT Source text (bit.ly/2qUh0Mj) Further company coverage:
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (AP) Mets closer Jeurys Familia pitched an inning for Double-A Binghamton on Monday as he prepares to return from a 15-game suspension under Major League Baseball’s domestic violence policy.
Familia worked a 1-2-3 sixth inning against Portland in his second appearance this season, throwing six of his nine pitches for strikes. He is eligible to return to New York’s roster Thursday, when the team wraps a three-game home series against Philadelphia.
Familia’s suspension stems from an altercation with his wife last fall. He was arrested Oct. 31 on a simple assault charge, but prosecutors later dropped the case. Under the domestic violence policy, a player can be disciplined absent a criminal conviction
Familia can participate in up to six minor league games while serving the penalty.
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The J&K High court has issued a notice to Defence ministry, Army and the state government to file objections by February 21 to a petition, seeking direction to disclose the “authority” under which three civilians have been kept in “custody” by Territorial Army at Kupwara since November 2015.
The whereabouts of Ghulam Jeelani Khatana son of Karim Din, Mir Hussain Khatana son of Muhammad Ismail, both residents of Gojar Patti Dardepora, and Ali Muhammad Sheikh son of Abdul Aziz of Dolipora Trehgam are not known since they were allegedly taken by Manzoor Ahmad Khowaja of Dardepora who works in 160 Battalion of Territorial Army in Hiri (Kupwara) camp.—RK
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The driver has been identified as Katherine Holley, 76, of La Vernia, Texas.
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A driver is dead after they crashed into a barrier Tuesday morning on Highway 6 near McLaughlin Road West of Waco.
According to Texas DPS, the crash happened around 4:30 a.m. An investigation determined a Honda CRV was traveling southbound in the northbound lanes when the vehicle left the roadway, crashed into a barrier, and caught on fire.
The driver was pronounced dead at the scene.
Their identity will not be released until next of kin has been notified.
DPS reminds drivers to take heed to traffic signs. Driving the wrong way places other motorist and other drivers at risk of injury or death. Police said to stop and turn around if a wrong way sign is encountered.
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TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) - Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in southern Arizona will be the site of continued experimentation aimed at collecting data to enable the Air Force to buy an off-the-shelf light-attack aircraft at low cost.
Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson says in a news release issued Friday in Washington that the experimentation May through July will involve using the AT-6 Wolverine and the A-29 Super Tucano.
Wilson calls those aircraft "the two most promising" among four included in tests conducted last summer at Holloman Air Force Base in New Mexico.
The release says further experimentation will examine logistics and maintenance requirements, weapons and sensor issues and other characteristics.
Davis-Monthan hosts a unit that flies the A-10, an attack jet first flown during the Cold War and still in service to support ground forces.
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Aston-Reese was called up from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Saturday, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
This is Aston-Reese's first call-up of the season. He was actually featured on a line with Evgeni Malkin and Phil Kessel in preseason and managed to pick up two goals, an assist and plus-2 rating over three exhibition contests. We wouldn't expect him to assume that coveted position Saturday against the Devils, but Aston-Reese at the very least should be a viable replacement option with Conor Sheary on injured reserve and Patric Hornqvist out with a lower-body ailment of his own.
This man is not cut out for ladies who want to play hard to get this year!
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March 19 (Reuters) - Gulf Resources Inc:
* GULF RESOURCES REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER AND FISCAL YEAR 2017 FINANCIAL RESULTS
* Q4 REVENUE $3.362 MILLION
* ‍ BELIEVE CUSTOM EQUIPMENT FOR A TECHNICAL DRILLING PROBLEM WILL BE DELIVERED WITHIN NEXT MONTH​
* ‍HAS NOT YET DECIDED WHETHER TO DRILL ANOTHER WELL IN 2018​
* QTRLY GROSS PROFIT OF $1.9 MILLION
* ‍IS NOT WRITING OFF ANY OF GOODWILL RELATED TO ITS CHEMICALS BUSINESS​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reuters.Brief@thomsonreuters.com)
TAMPA, Florida -- Police in Florida are investigating an incident at a nightclub where a photographer said he was "sucker punched" by singer Chris Brown.
Tampa police spokesman Stephen Hegarty says 28-year-old Bennie Vines Jr. was hired by Aja Channelside to take photos during an event hosted by Brown.
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Vines told officers that while he was snapping photos early Monday, Brown punched him. Brown was gone by the time officers arrived. Vines refused medical treatment and told officers he wants to prosecute because of a minor lip cut.The club confirmed the incident on its Facebook page Monday and apologized to patrons.Brown, singer of the hits "Run It!" and "Deuces," completed probation in a 2009 felony assault case for an attack on singer Rihanna, his then-girlfriend.An email to the representative listed on Brown's website was not immediately returned. (AP)
US President Donald Trump has ordered NASA to return to the moon.
The US President's signed a directive instructing the space agency to plan a new manned lunar mission.
It is 45 years since Apollo 17 astronauts last walked on the moon.
President Trump says going back can be a stepping stone to more ambitious plans:
Tune in as President Trump signs Space Policy Directive – 1: https://t.co/huc4PDVyoC — The White House (@WhiteHouse) December 11, 2017
Utah Open Lands and its fundraising campaign to preserve Bonanza Flat from development will be the beneficiary of a bike swap Saturday and Sunday at 2nd Tracks Sports, 2927 E. 3300 South, in Millcreek.
Store owner Ben Johnson said all proceeds from the $25-per-bike entrant's fee will go to the nonprofit group's efforts to raise $38 million to buy the 1,350-acre parcel on the Summit County side of the Wasatch Mountain ridgeline.
Accessible from Salt Lake County via Big Cottonwood Canyon and Guardsman's Pass, Bonanza Flat likely would become a 260-unit real estate development with luxury homes if Utah Open Lands cannot raise the money this week.
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March 29 Verizon Communications Inc :
* For a limited time, can get new Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8+ for as low as $15 a month after trading in an eligible device
* Pricing for Galaxy S8 without a trade-in is $30 per month for 24 months; $720 retail price
* Pricing for Galaxy S8+ is $35 per month for 24 months; $840 retail price Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The CEO of Baltimore-based sports apparel company Under Armour is responding to criticism he received after calling President Donald Trump "an asset to the country."
Kevin Plank wrote an open letter to Baltimore published as a full-page advertisement in The Baltimore Sun Wednesday. He wrote that his choice of words during an interview with CNBC last week "did not accurately reflect my intent." Three celebrities the company sponsors — basketball star Stephen Curry, actor Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and ballerina Misty Copeland — were among those voicing concerns about his praise of Trump.
Plank says the company stands for equal rights and job creation and believes "immigration is a source of strength, diversity and innovation for global companies based in America." He says the company opposes the president's travel ban.
Jamshedpur FC have secured the services of defenders Dhanachandra Singh and Pratik Chowdhary for the 2018-19 season, Goal can confirm.
Dhanachandra Singh is a two-time Indian Super League (ISL) winner with Chennaiyin FC and has also lifted the I-League trophy with Mohun Bagan. He was part of the ISL-winning squad in 2015 and 2017-18. However, a solid partnership at the back by Mailson Alves and Henrique Sereno cut short his first-team minutes under John Gregory.
The move will be Dhanachandra's first ISL stint away from Chennaiyin FC, having been part of the Super Machans since 2014.
The 31-year-old Imphal-born defender has only registered 226 minutes of action this season and will look to gain more playing time at Jamshedpur.
Meanwhile, they have also signed Pratik Chowdhary who last plied his trade with Delhi Dynamos. It must be remembered that he played under Steve Coppell and Ishfaq Ahmed at Kerala Blasters in the season where they made it into the finals.
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Mississippi governor signs nation's most restrictive abortion law, which bans most abortions after 15 weeks
While it is imperative to have an idea of what you will wear along with options at hand, choosing jewellery can inspire you to add or reduce embellishments from your wedding outfit which you probably will never wear again. Your jewels are an investment for the future as well.
The program, which educates cadets, will be held in the Kremlin Palace.
A delegation from India’s National Cadet Corps (NCC) will take part in a cadet forum in the Russian capital on Feb. 16, a Moscow-based Internet news portal reports.
The program, which educates cadets, will be held in the Kremlin Palace.
Participants include more than five thousand cadets, World War II veterans and decorated officers of the USSR and Russia.
According to Igor Pavlov, Deputy Head of the Moscow City Department of Education, the main purpose of the forum is to bridge the generation gap between cadets and veterans and preserve military traditions.
The NCC has been cooperating with the Russian cadet corps for the last ten years, Pavlov said.
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A man has died after being hit by a cyclist.
Nick Graydon died in hospital on Saturday, December 9, two weeks after the incident in which he suffered serious head injuries.
The 27-year-old was hit by a cyclist in Brook Road, Bristol, at around 8pm on Saturday, November 25.
A cyclist was travelling on Lower Cheltenham Road onto Brook Road in Montpelier when they collided with Mr Graydon.
Avon and Somerset police say Mr Graydon appeared to have stepped out into the road from behind a parked van, and they are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
A police spokesperson said: "We're keen to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time of the incident who may have information to help our enquiries.
"If you are able to help, call our collision investigation unit on 101, providing the reference 5217270720."
March 19 (Reuters) - Haitong Securities Co Ltd :
* SAYS TO ISSUE UP TO 3.0 BILLION YUAN ($473.57 million) 3-YEAR BONDS Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2FTR0pM Further company coverage: ($1 = 6.3348 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
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Well here we are again, back in Lancashire for this Sky Bet League Two clash.
Thankfully - after last month's problems - this match is on, but the pitch looks very heavy indeed and rain continues to pour.
It'll be interesting to see who Joe Dunne plays, with a whole raft of injuries and the development side playing list night.
Morecambe, on the other hand, are desperate for the points. Indeed, if they win this, they're probably safe and will be seven points above Barnet. If not, there's only four points with two games to go...
Anyway, as ever, we'll be here right the way through until about 10.30, so stay tuned for all the build-up, action and reaction.
Christian evangelist Franklin Graham speaks at the Turlock Fairgrounds on Tuesday evening May 29, 2018. Joan Barnett Lee jlee@modbee.com
Winning numbers drawn in 'All or Nothing Morning' game
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday morning's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "All or Nothing Morning" game were:
01-02-04-09-12-15-16-19-20-21-22-24
(one, two, four, nine, twelve, fifteen, sixteen, nineteen, twenty, twenty-one, twenty-two, twenty-four)
Mumbai: The Standing Committee of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) comes under fire after it has given the contract for generating bills to collect property taxes to a company which has no previous knowledge in this field.
All the corporators of the civic body slammed the Standing Committee on Wednesday for tabling the proposal. However, the authority defended their move by stating that earlier the bid was given to Cyber Tech System and Software Company but the civic corporation got to know that the contractor is tainted and has been blacklisted by the Amravati Municipal Corporation.
Environmentalists protest hunting bison plan in Poland
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Environmentalists are protesting Poland's plan to allow hunters to shoot bison, while authorities say it is necessary for the well-being of the herd and will earn money for its upkeep.
Greenpeace had gathered well over 7,000 signatures by Monday afternoon on a letter asking Prime Minister Beata Szydlo to stop the plan. They say Europe's largest mammals, which live in old-growth forests in northeastern Poland, are protected by law and a symbol of Poland's nature.
Environment authorities have allowed the hunting of 10 bison in the Borecka forest, saying the herd there is too large and threatened with tuberculosis. They say limited hunting allows for a controlled elimination of weak animals, while earning funds to support the others.
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Property for sale in Suffolk is Harry Potter’s childhood home in the Deathly Hallows - see inside
Property for sale in Suffolk is one that appeared in the Harry Potter movies as the home of Lily and James Potter, titular character Harry’s parents.
It is the house in which Harry’s mother died while defending her son from Lord Voldemort.
No doubt many will recognise the house from the franchise.
In reality the house is know as the De Vere House – a Grade I Listed, six bedroom period home that was used as Godric’s Hollow.
After a shutdown in the Demerara Berbice Inter-connected System resulted in large parts of the country being plunged into blackout on Sunday night, a second incident on the system yesterday resulted in large parts of Georgetown and other areas experiencing a shutdown for several hours. According to a release from the Guyana Power and Light , around 11 am yesterday, a second "system disturbance" resulted in trips along the feeders supplying electricity to Queenstown, to continue reading this article, please subscribe .
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A 36 year old man of Sonaisali, Nadi died after he was allegedly run over by a vehicle driven by a 25 year old last night.
The incident occurred at Sonaisali Road after 7pm.
The victim who was allegedly intoxicated was lying on the road when the suspect unknowingly ran over him.
He was rushed to the Nadi Hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival.
A post mortem is expected to be conducted as investigations continue.
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The final of this year’s African Nations Championship, will be contested between hosts Morocco and Nigeria on Sunday.
The game will be played in Casablanca, a day after the bronze medal match between Libya and Sudan in Marrakech.
Morocco were dominant in the first semi-final against Libya with a 3-1 win, a victory that came in extra time.
The Super Eagles narrowly survived in the hands of the Desert Hawks of Sudan with a 1-0 win, after going down to 10 men.
Both countries have never won the biennial competition, which is designed for players plying their trade in Africa’s domestic leagues.
The home-based Super Eagles are also on course for their best finish in the competition, having previously finished third under Stephen Keshi in 2014.
Kick-off time for the match is 8pm (Nigerian time).
According to Us Weekly , Caitlin had been staying at the Beverly Hills Hotel on Friday night but stepped out for the evening. When she returned, she discovered she’d been robbed.
Beverly Hills police confirmed to the mag that around $165,000 worth of jewelry was stolen from Caitlin’s hotel room, including several borrowed pieces of jewelry from jewelry designer Neil Lane.
Despite the hefty robbery, an insider claims Neil will still lend John’s fiancé more jewels for her wedding day. “John’s a lucky guy. Neil and John are super close friends and John is not going to have to go into his pockets and pay anything,” the source told Us.
“Neil will provide him with more jewelry and beautiful diamonds and this won’t set things back for the wedding at all,” the insider added.
A 22-year-old man fatally wounded in a high-speed motorcycle crash last month was street racing, police confirm.
Dakota Ashwood was killed the evening of March 21 when his motorcycle collided with a van on Farm-to-Market Road 741, near Forney High School.
Investigators said Tuesday that Ashwood had been racing two other vehicles, driven by Armando Leon, 17, and Dustin Denton, 18, at speeds above 120 mph when he crashed.
The speed limit in that area of FM-741 is 55 mph.
9 Dead as Van Strikes Toronto Pedestrians
A van driver plowed into Toronto pedestrians Monday, leaving nine dead and 16 injured. The van fled the scene and the driver was taken into custody a short time later. (Published Monday, April 23, 2018)
Leon admitted to police he was driving about 85 mph at the time, while Denton admitted to speeding at 65 to 70 mph in the 55 mph zone. Both have been charged with racing on a highway.
The driver of the van was not charged.
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - A massive landslide caused by a cloudburst swept two buses off the road into a gorge in India's northern Himachal Pradesh state , killing more than 40 people, an official said.
Rescuers recovered 47 dead bodies on Sunday before search operations were called off. No other passengers were known to be missing, Krishan Kumar, a public relations officer at the National Disaster Response Force, told Reuters.
"We will do a confirmatory search tomorrow morning," Kumar said. "But reports suggest all the bodies have been recovered."
The incident happened in the Mandi district, 431 km (268 miles) north of New Delhi on early Sunday morning, local media reported.
Turning Hot & Humid
by Shane Butler
The heavy rain event has departed and now we’re looking at a little quieter weather pattern for a few days. Scattered showers and t-storms will still be developing but we expect fewer in number than what we’ve experienced lately. It’s going to be a typical hot and humid setup with those daily afternoon pop up showers and t-storms. Temperatures will manage upper 80s to lower 90s until further notice. Over the upcoming weekend, a frontal boundary heads into the state. We should see a few more storms ahead of this boundary both days. The front moves south of us and it’s back to a slightly drier weather pattern early next week.
Brandon Ingram went into facilitator mode against the Brooklyn Nets, handing out a career-high 10 assists.
Lakers.com’s Mike Trudell and Joey Ramirez break down Ingram’s playmaking ability, and also discuss Lonzo Ball’s affect on the team’s playing style, Josh Hart’s big rebounding night and watching the Super Bowl on the Lakers plane.
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Throughout the 2016 campaign, Donald Trump called the women who accused him of sexual harassment “horrible,” “liars,” and ugly, suggesting that they were too unattractive for him to assault. Now he’s using the full force of the White House press office to double down on those attacks and accuse three women who have come forward with their stories of lying. To no surprise, Trump’s candidate in Alabama is stealing a page out of his disgusting playbook and similarly attacking victims; this morning it was reported that Roy Moore’s campaign distributed a “primer” to volunteers and supporters painting his accusers as liars.
In response to these Republican attacks, American Bridge Rapid Response Director Emily Aden released the following statement:
“Americans ought to be disgusted by Donald Trump and Roy Moore teaming up to attack women who are brave enough to expose them as sexual predators. Trump and Moore deserve each other but the rest of the country deserves better.”
BEDFORD-STUYVESANT, Brooklyn — A man has been arrested for shooting and killing a man in front of a Brooklyn deli, police said Saturday.
Christopher Buggs, 23, of Brooklyn, faces charges of murder and two counts of criminal possession of a weapon, according to police.
He is accused of shooting Ernest BrownLee, 55, once in the chest near the intersection of Throop and Vernon Monday afternoon, police said.
BrownLee was transported to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Police have not said if they are aware of a motive in the shooting.
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2 killed in crash following Connecticut carjacking, chase
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — Two men suspected of a carjacking in Connecticut were killed when the stolen car crashed into a synagogue following a police chase.
New Haven police say the two suspects claimed to have a handgun and took the victim's 2005 Toyota Highlander around 12:15 a.m. Monday. The victim was not injured.
A little more than an hour later an officer spotted the stolen car, called for backup, and began pursuing the suspects.
The stolen car crashed into the Congregation Beth El Keser Synagogue.
Mehul Choksi, who is wanted by the CBI in relation to the multi-crore PNB fraud case, has written another letter to CBI seeking his inability to appear before the investigative agency.
Choksi, promoter of Gitanjali Gems, had earlier written a similar letter to CBI, in which he had said that he was facing threats from people who he had business relations with.
Here's the full text of the letter he wrote on March 16:
April 12 ClubCorp Holdings Inc:
* ClubCorp reports twelfth consecutive quarter of growth, announces acquisition of Oakhurst Golf and Country Club and "the collective" a new club concept
* Sees FY 2017 revenue $1.095 billion to $1.135 billion
* Q1 revenue $221.3 million versus I/B/E/S view $222.1 million
* Q1 same store sales rose 2.6 percent
* For fiscal year 2017, co reiterates adjusted EBITDA guidance in range of $255 million to $265 million
* ClubCorp Holdings Inc - qtrly loss per share $0.12
* Fy2017 revenue view $1.12 billion -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Q1 earnings per share view $-0.07 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Burke was the original owner of the two-story house, which displays elements of Traditional and Country French architecture, and lived there for roughly three decades. Following her death in 1970, the property was passed down to relatives and remained in her family for about four more decades.
One man is behind bars on Friday night after being charged with another man's murder.
Kourtney King, 20, is charged with attempted first-degree murder and has been placed in the Natchitoches Parish Detention Center, according to Natchitoches Police Department. Marcus Easley, 20, was also arrested.
Easley is charged with illegal possession of a stolen firearm, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and discharging a firearm in the city limits. He was also placed in the Natchitoches Parish Detention Center.
At 10 p.m. on Friday, officers responded to a call in the 800 block of Posey Street in reference to a shooting.
The victim was shot in the leg and sent to Natchitoches Parish Regional Medical Center.
From interviews, and evidence gathered, a warrant was signed for King's arrest.
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The family of a woman fatally shot by a Texas police officer during a high-speed chase into New Mexico has settled a federal lawsuit. Attorney Joseph Zebas told the Hobbs News-Sun that the family of Amy Reyna settled the case for an amount sealed by court order.
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Following the Fed's decision to leave rates unchanged, Richard Fisher, former Dallas Fed president, and Julia Coronado, Macro Policy Perspectives, discuss Fed Chair Janet Yellen's legacy at the central bank.
April 20 Mattel Inc
* Mattel inc - q1 reported loss per share $0.33; q1 adjusted loss per share $0.32; q1 net sales $735.6 million versus. 869.4 million last year
* Mattel inc - q1 gross margin down 680 basis points
* Mattel inc - inventories at the end of q1 2017 was $769.8 million versus $613.8 million at the end of q4 2016
* Mattel inc - q1 worldwide gross sales for mattel girls & boys brands $441.1 million, down 16% as reported and in constant currency
* Mattel inc - q1 worldwide gross sales for barbie brand were down 13% as reported, and down 12% in constant currency
* Mattel inc - q1 worldwide gross sales for fisher-price brands were $246.9 million, down 9% as reported, and down 8% in constant currency
* Mattel inc says "our q1 results were below expectations due to the retail inventory overhang coming out of the holiday period"
* Mattel Inc Q1 rev view $801.4 mln -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Mattel Inc Q1 shr view $-0.17 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
AP FACT CHECK: Pope isn't seeking Islam, Christianity merger
A widely shared story that claimed Pope Francis called for merging Islam and Christianity is false.
The story quotes Francis as telling a Vatican audience: "Jesus Christ, Mohammed, Jehovah, Allah. These are all names employed to describe an entity that is distinctly the same across the world. For centuries, blood has been needlessly shed because of the desire to segregate our faiths."
Another quote it attributes to Francis: "We can accomplish miraculous things in the world by merging our faiths, and the time for such a movement is now."
Pope Francis celebrates a new year's Mass in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)
Vatican spokesman Greg Burke tells The Associated Press the quotes are "invented."
It appears Starwood Capital Group may be switching horses in its homebuilding investment business after community and mixed-use developer Forestar Group Inc. agreed to be acquired by affiliates of Starwood Capital in a $605 million deal. The transaction price of $14.25 for each share of Forestar represents an 8.2% premium to the 90-day volume weighted average price of common stock of the company.
Damon Helton had one problem when he bought a 160-acre farm in Lonsdale four years ago - he didn't know the first thing about farming. Three years out of the military, the retired Army Ranger was still transitioning back to civilian life.
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EDMONTON — Robert Larsson, the father of Edmonton Oilers defenceman Adam Larsson, has died. He was 50.
The elder Larsson was a defenceman in the Swedish league from 1985 to 1996 and was selected fourth overall by the Los Angeles Kings in the 1988 draft.
“On behalf of the Oilers Entertainment Group, Oilers management, staff, players and fans, I would like to extend our deepest condolences to Adam and his family on the passing of his father Robert,” Oilers President Peter Chiarelli said in a statement.
“Our thoughts are with the Larsson family during this difficult time.”
Adam Larsson did not play in Edmonton’s 4-3 home loss to the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday night.
Edmonton coach Todd McLellan said in a quote posted on the Oilers Twitter page: “We’ll continue to support the Larsson family & give Adam all the time & help he needs.”
Sportsnet reported that Robert died while visiting his son in Edmonton.
If you happen to rub shoulders with Abby Teigen or Mikayla Podmorow, you just might become a better citizen in Oliver.
Why? Because they just won awards for their citizenship, and hopefully it rubs off on others.
Teigen won the junior citizenship award at Southern Okanagan Secondary School on Tuesday, while Podmorow won the senior citizenship award.
The students have gone above and beyond by demonstrating that there’s more to life than your own little world.
April 5 Adaptimmune Therapeutics Plc
* Adaptimmune therapeutics plc announces registered direct offering of american depositary shares
* Adaptimmune therapeutics - entered agreement with matrix capital management co lp to buy about us$42 million of its american depositary shares
* Adaptimmune therapeutics-net proceeds of offering will be used to advance co's wholly-owned pipeline of spear t-cell candidates through clinical trials Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
THE ONLY WAY TO PEACE IS TOLERANCE, LOVE AND ACCEPTANCE.
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2:35 Saburo Masada visits site of his internment for first time since 1942
1:39 Most babies should be exposed to peanuts earlier, according to new guidelines
3:02 Meet Alexander Mickelthwate, the third conductor candidate for the Fresno Philharmonic
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MOUNT BETHEL, Pa. — A musician whose songs helped teach children on ABC’s “Schoolhouse Rock” has died.
His son, Chris, says 94-year-old Bob Dorough died of natural causes Monday at his home in Mount Bethel, Pennsylvania.
According to his biography, the jazz musician “set the multiplication tables to music” as musical director for the educational cartoon series between 1973 and 1985. It was revived from 1993 to 1999.
He also wrote the song “Devil May Care,” which jazz great Miles Davis recorded as an instrumental version.
Dorough was born in Arkansas and raised in Texas. He headed to New York City after graduating from the University of North Texas in 1949. He eventually settled in Pennsylvania.
A funeral is tentatively scheduled for Monday in Mount Bethel.
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Alabama followed the script with bruising runs and defensive touchdowns in a 24-7 beating of Washington in the Peach Bowl semifinal. So, it's on to Florida for a shot at a second straight national title - the sixth of Nick Saban's career - against Ohio State or Clemson on Jan. 9. In the final college game played in the Georgia Dome, a sellout crowd conservatively estimated to be 75 percent Alabama-leaning, the Tide quieted Washington's big-play offense with the defense that got them to Atlanta.
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A BOY has been arrested after police seized drugs in Southsea.
Portsmouth police posted on Twitter to say neighbourhood officers acted after reports of drug dealing in Devonshire Square, Southsea.
They said 100 wraps of heroin and crack cocaine were seized on Sunday evening.
A Hampshire police spokesman said: ‘A 17-year-old boy from London has been arrested on suspicion of possessing a Class A drug with intent to supply.
‘He has been released from custody but remains under investigation.’
Call 101 quoting 44170479386 with any information.
Roosevelt Tavern renovations bring peace of mind The Tavern closed its Victorian room in December after a pipe broke causing over $200,000 in damage Check out this story on ydr.com: http://www.ydr.com/story/news/2017/06/13/roosevelt-tavern-reopen-after-pipe-break/370788001/ The Roosevelt Tavern is in the process of repairing the main pub room that was damaged by a pipe break in December. On June 2, Roosevelt Tavern opened its outdoor patio on a sunny day with the sounds of street rods filling the air, but just a few months earlier, things weren't so bright and cheery.
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Doubt isn't the opposite of faith; it is an element of faith. - Paul Tillich, German theologian and historian
Two students from Albany, Daniel Boils and Matthew Griffin, have been named to the Dean’s List at Berea College for the Spring, 2018 semester.
More than 365 Berea College students were named to the Spring 2018 Dean’s List.
A student is named to the Dean’s List who achieves a GPA of 3.4 or higher while passing at least four total credits, a course load equivalent to 16 semester hours.
On July 6, 26 works by Helen Frankenthaler go on view at the Provincetown Art Association and Museum (PAAM), in the Cape Cod enclave the artist called home during an especially fruitful phase of her 60-year career. The show will comprise paintings, photographs and ephemera primarily from the 1960s, when she and her then-husband, the painter Robert Motherwell, would decamp to Provincetown in the summer. (The exhibition will travel to the Parrish Art Museum in Water Mill, New York, next year.)
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Once again I flip on the TV to find the remake of DOTD. This is actually, for a a re-up, REALLY GOOD. Except for the ending. It’s good all the way thru and my 16 year old says (he’s seen it) “They just didn’t know how to end this did they?” The beginning, EPIC. The Middle, Epic. The End, just crap. Casting is good, Ving Rhames plays a good anti-hero and Sarah Polley is a great heroine. Even the the dude from Modern Family, Ty Burrell is perfect A-hole. They just couldn’t end it right. The music was spot on, from Johnny Cash opening up the whole thing with “The Man Comes Around” to Richard Cheese’s “Down With The Sickness!” It took the best idea ever from Danny Boyle’s Masterpiece “28 Days Later” with the fast zombies! Dad always said starting something is fine but have your exit strategy ready FIRST.
A loud 'boom' rocked homes in Southington and surrounding towns on Monday morning. Police were unable to determine what caused the explosion-type sound.
Authorities investigated a loud bang after residents reported the noise shook homes in the Southington, Wolcott and Cheshire areas, but found no explanation.
Southington police said they received between 30 and 40 calls reporting a loud explosion around 10:30 a.m. Many of the calls came from the southwest part of town. Both the police and fire departments responded to investigate the calls, but found nothing out of the ordinary.
Police said they did not receive any reports of power outages, damage, or smoke. Southington officials also consulted with surrounding departments, which also received calls, but turned up nothing.
Energy companies also checked in and reported nothing amiss.
The nature of the boom and where it came from are unclear at this time.
Listening to our bodies and slowing down is hard but sometimes necessary. The past couple of weeks my body forced me to slow down. However after some much needed rest, massage and active release therapy I’m back in the gym this week and feeling like myself again! Sometimes that break you’re desperately trying to fight is exactly what your body needs to kick start! 🤗 📸 @harrylhgfx
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HUNTINGTON WOODS, Mich.—More than a dozen tractor-trailers lined up beneath a Detroit-area freeway overpass to aid police trying to help a man contemplating suicide.
Michigan state police Lt. Michael Shaw said troopers received a call early Tuesday about the man standing on an overpass above Interstate 696 in Huntington Woods. As officers routed traffic away, they directed truckers to drive into positions to shorten the fall if the man jumped.
Thirteen trucks lined the freeway as police dealt with the man. The incident lasted about four hours until he walked off to waiting officers and to seek medical help.
Shaw said troopers typically work with truckers during such incidents, but it’s unusual to have so many involved. He adds there are “many other options out there aside from taking your own life.”
East 11th Street between Market Street and Columbia Street will be closed for several hours Friday for the Patten Towers and Edney Building Holiday Block Party.
The Chattanooga Department of Transportation said that the street will be closed from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm for the event.
The Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series heads to Bristol Motor Speedway for Sunday’s running of the Food City 500, with pre-race coverage starting at 12:30 p.m. ET on FS1, and the race at 2 p.m. on FOX.
The racing at Bristol is always fast and intense, usually featuring intense battles and lots of trading paint as the drivers trade positions.
Among active drivers, here are the 15 with the best average finishes at the high-banked, 0.533-mile Bristol track.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Birchcliff Energy Ltd
* Birchcliff Energy Ltd - does not intend to exercise its right to redeem its cumulative redeemable preferred shares, series A on September 30, 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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STILLWATER, Okla. — Loryn Goodwin had 25 points, nine rebounds and six assists and Kaylee Jensen scored 23 points with nine boards to help No. 23 Oklahoma State beat Kansas 92-63 on Saturday night.
Goodwin was 10-of-14 shooting and Jensen made 8 of 13 from the field. Braxtin Miller added 17 points and Jaden Hobbs scored 12 on a career-high four 3-pointers for Oklahoma State (16-6, 7-4 Big 12). Mandy Coleman had 11 points and eight rebounds.
Goodwin scored 10 points, including two 3-point plays, during a 13-2 run that gave the Cowgirls a 21-10 lead late in the first quarter and Kansas trailed the rest of the way. Goodwin made a layup and then a jumper to open the second quarter and push the lead into double figures, 30-17, for good.
Christalah Lyons made 7 of 10 from the field, hit 7-of-9 free throws and finished with 21 points — one shy of her career high — for Kansas (11-12, 2-10). Kylee Kopatich scored 16 points and Brianna Osorio added 13.
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Former UCLA star Lonzo Ball pokes fun at his dad’s outspoken nature in a commercial released in advance of Father’s Day and next week’s NBA Draft.
The Foot Locker commercial begins with likely lottery picks Jonathan Isaac, De’Aaron Fox and Jayson Tatum discussing examples of how their dads have supported them. Then it shows Ball saying “of course there’s that big day when your dad berates your high school coach in front of an entire crowd for not getting you enough touches.”
Later in the commercial, Ball references LaVar Ball’s debates with ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith and proclamations that Lonzo already is better than 2014-15 and 2015-6 NBA MVP Stephen Curry.
Ball is expected to be one of the top picks in the June 22 draft in Brooklyn, New York.
Good morning Crooks and Liars! I'm writing this post on Sunday, so who knows by Monday where we will be as Hair Führer and his storm troopers goose-step into the week. We note that Trump didn't just fail to denounce the racists and Nazis in the Charlottesville terror, he refused to do so. An that is not normal.
alicublog gives us the rundown on the enablers of the Nazis who want you to know that big gubmint is the REAL killer.
Political Irony asks when is terrorism not terrorism.
Trump Diaries goes long on mainstreaming inequality. Note that this was a full week before the Charlottesville terrorist attack.
Pink Elephants notes that Trump might not be *your* president but he sure as heck is their's.
Bonus Track: Hysterical Raisins paints what she sees.
Round-up by Tengrain who blogs at Mock, Paper, Scissors. You can follow Tengrain on the Twitters, too. Send tips, requests, and suggestions to mbru@crooksandliars.com (with For MBRU in the subject line).
PARIS, April 23 Polls opened in France on Sunday for the first round a presidential election whose outcome is crucial to the future of Europe and a closely-watched test of voters' anger with the political establishment.
About 47 million voters are expected to cast their ballots in around 67,000 polling stations and monitored by more than 50,000 police officers.
(Reporting by Bate Felix; Editing by Andrew Callus)
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A concept for an Indian Fusion restaurant has taken the next step to having a brick-and-mortar restaurant in York. Indian Fusion tries to curry favor in York A concept for an Indian Fusion restaurant has taken the next step to having a brick-and-mortar restaurant in York.
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MACH: The second Bolan Jeep Rally commenced in Bibi Nani area near Mach on Monday. The rally would continue till March 21 under the aegis of the Balochistan government and Southern Command Headquarters. Known drivers and adventure sportsmen, both male and female are participating.
It is being held for jeeps over 4000 cc, jeeps of 3000 to 4000 cc, vehicles ranging from 2000 to 3000 cc and 1000 to 2000 cc. More than 6.7 million rupees would be distributed among the winning drivers.
A special 90 Km long track has been prepared for the jeep rally. A tent village has also been established in the beautiful valley of Bibi Nani. The Bolan Jeep Rally will promote tourism and economic activities in the area.
The Orban Primary School in Windhoek yesterday confirmed three cases of the swine flu (H1N1) epidemic.
The cases were confirmed in a letter issued to parents by the school principal, highlighting the symptoms of the affliction.
He also urged parents to take their children to the nearest healthcare centre if they experience any of the symptoms, which include a fever (spiking just above 38 degrees C); coughing; sore throat; a runny or stuffy nose; watery, red eyes; body aches; headaches; fatigue; diarrhoea; nausea and vomiting.
The flu, which has been classified by the government as a seasonal influenza, has made headlines again after its initial 2009 pandemic, claiming one life in late June this year.
During the 2009-10 pandemic, over 8 000 cases were reported, of which only 102 tested positive.
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Ross Barkley has suffered a fresh injury set-back after pulling up with a hamstring problem today.
The 23-year-old had returned to training last week after undergoing surgery on a groin issue.
Barkley did not feature in any of Everton’s pre-season games but had expected to be fit and available this week.
But the Blues midfielder faces an anxious wait to discover the extent of the hamstring injury he sustained this morning at Finch Farm.
Barkley’s Everton future remains in doubt with the players telling Ronald Koeman he wishes to leave for a “new challenge”.
Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea are leading the chase to sign the England international whom Everton slapped a £50m asking price on.
It is believed that Spurs would be prepared to offer in the region of £20-25m while Chelsea are keen to add more homegrown players to their squad.
SEOUL, April 6 U.S. President Donald Trump's top security adviser agreed in a telephone call to proceed with the deployment of an advanced U.S. missile defence system, known as THAAD, as planned, South Korea's presidential office said on Thursday.
U.S. National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster spoke to his South Korean counterpart on Thursday morning to discuss North Korea's latest missile launch and a summit between the U.S and Chinese leaders, according to South Korean officials.
North Korea test-fired a missile into its eastern waters on Wednesday, the day before the China-U.S. summit is to begin. (Reporting by Ju-min Park; Editing by Paul Tait)
BANGKOK, March 29 Thailand's central bank on Wednesday raised its economic growth forecast for this year to 3.4 percent from 3.2 percent, and upgraded its projection for exports.
The Bank of Thailand (BOT) now expects exports to rise 2.2 percent in 2017. Three months ago, it forecast no growth.
Thai exports, a traditional growth driver, increased fractionally last year following three years of contraction, according to commerce ministry data.
The BOT predicts headline inflation at 1.2 percent this year, rather than 1.5 percent seen three months ago.
Last month, the state planning agency, the National Economic and Social Development Board, maintained its economic growth forecast of 3.0-4.0 percent for this year, but raised its export growth estimate to 2.9 percent from 2.4 percent.
Southeast Asia's second-largest economy grew 3.2 percent in 2016. (Reporting by Kitiphong Thaichareon; Writing by Orathai Sriring; Editing by Richard Borsuk)
The worker’s hand was crushed between two containers that were being moved with a forklift.
The worker’s hand was crushed between two containers that were being moved with a forklift. Picture: WA News
A transport company has been ordered to pay more than $63,000 in fines and court costs after a worker’s hand was crushed between two containers that were being moved with a forklift in WA’s south.
Mineral Trans WA pleaded guilty in Esperance Magistrates Court to failing to provide and maintain a safe workplace, and by that failure, caused serious harm to an employee.
The company also admitted allowing an employee to operate a forklift without the appropriate licence.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Kansas officials are considering building an airport in Johnson County to compete with Kansas City International.
Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback told the Kansas City Star the state is exploring the possibility of building a major airport on the Kansas side of the metro area.
Previous talks about renovating Kansas City International and combining all its gates into a single terminal have stalled.
Airlines like the idea of a single terminal because it would be more efficient, but many people who fly out of the airport like the current multiple-terminal design because it is easy to get into and out of.
Several challenges remain for the idea of a Kansas airport because getting plans approved for a new airport often takes years.
Building a new airport is also extremely expensive.
On Dec. 7, 2017, a fire that broke out in Southern California have affected thousands of lives. This is Palomar College student Seji Gaerlan’s account on what happened.
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WASHINGTON -- On Thursday, July 9, 2015, Evan Morris, a super lobbyist with the biotech firm Genentech ? one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world ? texted with his wife, the mother of their two children, and headed to the exclusive Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in Virginia, an elite club and course that hosts major tournaments and has been played by former President Barack Obama and Tiger Woods.Morris bought the bar a round of drinks, running up an eye-popping tab. He then walked out to the club’s fire pit overlooking the lake. His wife, who had gotten an inkling of what he was about to do, frantically pleaded with him, texting him photos of their children. He shot himself in the head.
Scientists say they are several steps closer to perfecting a method for saving the northern white rhino from extinction.
Writing in the journal Nature Communications, researchers said they have succeeded in creating embryos using frozen northern white rhino sperm and eggs from a southern white rhino.
It is the first time such hybrid embryos have been created, and the scientists from Europe and the United States hope it will provide a pathway to saving the northern white rhino sub-species, of which only two females remain.
Fatu, left, and Najin are the only two female northern white rhinos left in the world (AP Photo/Sunday Alamba)
They plan to harvest the females’ egg cells soon and produce “pure” northern white rhinos to be borne by a southern white surrogate in three years.
They are also working on a second method that would see sperm and eggs produced from preserved cells of northern white rhinos.
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The body of Yemeni Hussein al-Saket, 22, is seen hanging after he was executed for raping and murdering a four-year-old girl, in Sanaa's Tahrir Square on Monday. It was the second such public execution in weeks. Photo: AFP
As Trump mulls changes to Obama's opening, a legendary exile prepares to confront his communist rivals in the American market. Manuel Quesada puffs on one of his creations-a funky-looking thing called a Q D'etat -as he tells a story about the Cubans getting under his skin.
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SANTIAGO, April 24 (Reuters) - The union of workers at BHP's Escondida copper mine in Chile, the world's largest, told Reuters on Tuesday it had made little progress in reaching an early contract deal with management, making it "highly likely" that no agreement would be struck before official talks begin in June.
The union accepted an offer to begin early negotiations with the Anglo-Australian miner in March in an effort to avoid another strike at the northern Chile mine. Failure to reach a labor deal caused a 44-day strike at the mine last year, which jolted the global copper market and sent shock waves through Chile's economy. (Reporting by Fabian Cambero, writing by Dave Sherwood Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
A Janesville man was arrested early Monday morning on a charge of operating while intoxicated, which is reported to be his fourth offense, according to Janesville Police Department news release. Robert L. Molitor, 34, of 525 S. Jackson St., also was arrested on a charge of resisting an officer, the release stated.
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HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Authorities say a driver overdosed on heroin behind the wheel and crashed into a police cruiser leading a funeral procession in West Virginia.
The Herald-Dispatch reports that Huntington police say a green sedan ran a red light and struck the cruiser driven by a reserve officer about 3:40 p.m. Saturday. No one was injured and the cruiser was damaged but still drivable.
Criminal complaints from Cabell County Magistrate Court say the driver is identified as a 44-year-old Hurricane woman who told police she'd injected heroin before driving. She was found unconscious and revived with naloxone.
The woman refused medical attention and was arraigned for a misdemeanour DUI charge before being held in Western Regional Jail.
Police Chief Joe Ciccarelli says two passengers in the sedan also were cited for misdemeanours .
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Aug 15 (Reuters) - Retailer Clas Ohlson reported July sales far below analyst forecasts on Tuesday on the back of a sales drop in Sweden, its biggest market.
* Says sales decreased by 3 pct in July to 616 MSEK (635)
* Says in local currencies, sales decreased by 3 pct versus previous year
* Reuters poll: Clas Ohlson July sales were seen up 3.7 pct, local currency sales were seen up 3.1 pct
* Sweden sales drop 5 pct
* Biggest percentage drop in monthly total sales since May 2016, biggest percentage drop in local currency sales in at least 27 months
* Clas Ohlson shares are up 26 pct YTD vs a 5 pct gain in Stockholm's OMXS All Share Index Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Stockholm Newsroom)
BURKE CO. Ga. (WJBF) – Several Burke county employees are in jail after stealing recyclable materials.
They include Waste Management employee, Robert Kirkland, and Burke County employees Marvin Jones, Richard Stidons, Ralph Hankerson, and Anthony McNeil.
They allegedly stole metals and copper wire that originally came from plant and other industries all totaling more than 35,000 dollars.
They are each charged with felony theft by taking.
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A woman bravely fought off two suspected perverts in Prestwick before escaping.
The 32-year-old was walking home through Rosemount Gardens when one of the men made a lewd remark to her.
Another then grabbed her by the shoulder. But she managed to make off after a scuffle.
Police are hunting the pair after the incident, which occurred between 9.50pm and 10pm on January 28.
One is described as white, aged 28, 5ft 9inches tall, of slim build, with a Scottish accent, wearing a navy blue Hollister tracksuit, beanie hat and with a scar under his right eye.
The other is described as white, aged between 28 and 32, with dark stubble, 6ft tall, stocky, wearing a blue hoodie, denim jeans, gold chain with a boxing glove pendant and a hooped earring in his left ear.
Police are appealing for anyone with information to come forward. Dial 101.
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New York: Four people were injured Monday in the blast that rocked a subway station in the heart of Manhattan, firefighters said, but none of those injuries was life-threatening.
Police had said earlier the only injured person was a man detained in connection with the explosion, which took place in the station at the Port Authority bus terminal, not far from New York`s iconic Times Square.
Katy Polk Rahn returns to her childhood home
Back in town this weekend for the 60th reunion of the Beaufort High School class of 1957, Katy Polk Rahn is staying in her old family home in Pigeon Point -- which is now the Magnolia Court Guest Suites. Here, she reminisces about growing up in Beaufort while exploring the house with her husband, and high school sweetheart, Kenny Rahn.
If you’re complaining about the taxes you have to pay today, a local Congressman feels your pain.
Rodney Davis is working with fellow Republicans in Congress to pass President Trump’s promised change in the tax code. Davis notes that middle-class families would see their tax rate drop from seven to three percent.
However, critics of the plan note that the wealthy and corporations would see an even steeper tax savings, potentially adding trillions to the federal deficit.
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The office of Turkey's prime minister has imposed a temporary ban on coverage of the New Years Eve attack on an Istanbul nightclub which left 39 dead and at least 70 wounded.
"Public order" and "national security reasons" were cited as the motives for the blackout which applied to media in the country.
The order asks media organisations to refrain from broadcasting and publishing anything that may cause "fear in the public, panic and disorder and which may serve the aims of terrorist organisations".
The blackout includes the "moment of the attack, aftermath of the attack and site of crime, public servants conducting their jobs, injured and dead, exaggerated analysis, and anything related to the people suspected of involvement with the attack, their methods of transportation and whereabouts".
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Today, August 15th, is my last official day employed by WHQR, though my last working day at the office was in late July (I'm on vacation right now). There are many things I will miss about WHQR, especially the people, but I am looking forward to retirement.
I had a wonderful send-off from listeners at the Spring Luncheon, and last month two great surprise parties put together by the staff and Board, so I won't belabor things now. But I do want to say for the record how appreciative I am to our generous (and good-looking) community of listeners, the wonderful WHQR staff, and supportive Board. Together, we've achieved great things for a great station.
I also want to wish the new manager, Michelle Rhinesmith, all the best as she starts making WHQR even better. I'm truly grateful for the opportunity to have served here.
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ZAMBIA’S High Commissioner to South Africa His Excellency Mr. Emmanuel Mwamba has encouraged the Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA) to consider setting up a Road Accident Compensation Fund for road traffic accident victims
Mr Mwamba, says the establishment of the Road Traffic accident Compensation Fund will ensure that accident victims were adequately compensated in Zambia
Mr. Mwamba, who was speaking at the Zambian High Commission in Pretoria, South Africa when a delegation of Zambian officials from the Road Transport and Safety Agency and Zambia Law Development Commission paid a courtesy call on him said Zambia, should study the South African road safety and management system as it was impressive
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Freeman quits Mayo panel 14 February 2017
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Mayo forward Alan Freeman who currently lives and works in Dublin, has stepped away from the senior football panel due to work commitments.
Manager Stephen Rochford explained of the player's decision to leave the panel in an interview with 'The Mayo News'. “Due to work commitments, Alan can’t commit right now to being part of the Mayo squad,” said Rochford.
Freeman who will most certainly be a loss has already featured at full forward for Mayo in their League opener against Monaghan which ended in defeat.
The door is not completely closed on a return as Rochford claimed "I’ve always said that the panel remains open-ended and who knows what might happen in the future.”
WARREN, Ohio (WKBN) – Students get the day off on Monday while Warren City School District takes steps to prevent the flu from spreading.
On Monday, the district will use its already scheduled waiver day to sanitize all of the buildings and busses. Every classroom, restroom and hallway will be disinfected.
Maintenance workers will use an electrostatic spraying system, which is used at least twice a week to disinfect the buildings.
The district started using the system this year. A spraying tool mists saline solution that is equal to a hospital-grade disinfectant, but is safe to touch and even consume.
Employees, however, will use this day to attend professional development sessions at Warren G. Harding High School.
John Oliver of HBO's Last Night Tonight has brought the bunny to life in Oliver's new children's book - "A day in the life of Marlon Bundo,' a character who's life decisions VP Pence may not agree with.
PARIS, Aug 14 (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron will discuss the situation in Burkina Faso later on Monday with Burkina Faso President Roch Marc Kabore, after an attack on a restaurant in Ouagadougo which killed at least 18 people.
"The president of the republic will hold talks during the day with his counterpart, President Roch Marc Kabore, in order to evaluate the situation," said a statement issued by Macron's office on Monday.
The statement said France remained committed to working alongside countries in the region to fight against terrorist groups.
French TV station BFM reported that one French citizen had been killed in the attack, although there was no immediate, official confirmation of this fatality. (Reporting by Sudip Kar-Gupta; Editing by Alison Williams)
Wyatt Jones, left, tries to keep a steady hand as he plays Library Operation at the 16th Annual Winterfest Carnival held on Saturday, Feb. 4, at the Seymour Middle School. Right, singer/song writer Tom Pease performs for the youth at the carnival – Submitted photos
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The investment licensing contract worth USD 383mn for the National Fiber Optic Network was signed on Sunday at the High Economic Council meeting chaired by President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani.
The contract was signed between the Afghan Telecom Regulatory Authority (ATRA), Afghan Wireless Company, Etisalat Telecommunication Company, and Asia Consulting Firm.
According to a statement from the presidential palace, other economic issues including the budget of the ATRA and the use of technology in education and health sectors were also discussed.
The statement further added that the draft plan for the evaluation of the market of private airlines in Afghanistan presented by the Civil Aviation Authority was also discussed.
The participants decided that the draft budget for ATRA for the fiscal year 1397 should be presented in the next meeting of the High Economic Council.
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Lamborghini announced that they are recalling 1,453 Aventador in the US, produced from 2012 to 2017, including the special editions Anniversario, Miura Homage, Pirelli Edition and SV. The recall also affects the Veneno Coupe and Roadster.
According to NHTSA there is a case of fire if someone fills the tank with too much gasoline, especially in the Aventador with aftermarket exhausts. Lamborghini started researching this problem in 2015 and in March of 2016 they found an incident where the rear lights and the rear bumper of an Aventador, melted because of the heat.
Finally, studies have shown that high engine rpm from idle, especially with aftermarket exhausts, can cause fire. Lamborghini will upgrade the fume emission system in the fuel tanks of the Aventador affected by the recall, adding a better exhaust valve and a new valve that will prevent tank overfill.
Havenstein (ankle) was inactive for the Rams' season finale Sunday against the Cardinals.
Havenstein injured his ankle last week against the Niners, but the severity of the injury remains unspecified.
Obviously, the fact that he has the Stanley Cup shaved into his head and his face is completely painted in blue and white also helped. -A lot of things went right for the Montreal Canadiens in their win over the New York Rangers on Sunday, but Torrey Mitchell had a bit of an embarrassing moment when he was sent flying into the opponent's bench by Kevin Klein .
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The devil is in the details. Next week’s “Treehouse of Horror” episode of “The Simpsons” is all-about “The Exorcist,” featuring the voices of Ben Daniels — who co-stars as Father...
Only a fool or a brave soul would think of making a TV series out of the 1973 film “The Exorcist.” Perhaps the scariest movie ever made, its portrayal of...
A 15-year-old girl is fighting for her life after authorities say she was stabbed multiple times in Texas.The suspect is a 17-year-old boy.Chase Skow is accused of stabbing the girl multiple times before taking Medina County deputies on a short chase."It is terrible," Sheriff Randy Brown told KSAT-TV . "We have a 15-year-old girl being flown out with multiple stab wounds, so we all pray that she recovers 100 percent."Brown said they found Skow at a baseball field trying to blend in.Officials said they do not know what led to the stabbing."We all know each other," Brown said. "I know who she is, and I know who he is. We are all just a tight-knit community."The 15-year-old girl remains in critical condition.
Bryant went 3-for-4 with a home run, a walk and two runs scored in Sunday's win over the Diamondbacks.
Bryant now has three straight three-hit games, and he's collected two doubles, a home run and four RBI in that stretch. He acknowledged over the weekend that a finger sprain suffered on July 19 is still bothering him and that he's been receiving daily treatment to manage swelling. However, it doesn't look like the issue is slowing him down too much, as Bryant has a .294/.405/.530 slash line, which is similar to the line from his 2016 MVP season.
It was all work and no play for Mila J on Valentine’s Day 2017. The West Coat singer woke up early on the most romantic 24 hours of the year to release her first mixtape of 2017. With 7 new tracks, Mila debuted her sensual MILAULONGTIME project.
READ: Mila J Talks New Album, Stonewalling Male Groupies & Love For The ‘213’
She took the name from her wildly popular Snapchat handle where she frequently leaves both sexes fiending over her thirst-traps. Overall, the new tape points the songbird in the right direction for her evolving sound. We hear she has a boat load of collaboration in-storet for this year.
READ: Mila J Kicks Back On Surprise EP, ‘213’
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Birmingham Police are investigating a homicide they say happened Friday evening.
We're told a man was shot at McAlpine Park. He was then taken to the 6700 block of Terrance Court in Fairfield. That's where authorities responded to find the man. The victim was dead when authorities arrived at that location in Fairfield.
No other details are currently available.
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It's hard to believe Mike Huckabee was once a governor. Of a state. It's even harder to believe he's a two-time presidential candidate.
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SAN DIEGO — An estranged couple died in a murder-suicide at a San Diego home, authorities said Monday.
The incident was reported about 10 p.m. Sunday in the 4800 block of Elsa Road, San Diego police Lt. Mike Holden said. Responding officers found a 36- year-old woman and a 39-year-old man dead inside a residence, he said. Both were Santee residents.
“Investigators have determined that the decedents were married and having marital problems,” he said. The woman was spending the night at her sister’s Elsa Road residence.
The husband is believed to have entered the residence, shot his wife and then shot himself, Holden said.
The victim’s sister, husband and young children were in the residence at the time of the shooting but were not injured, he said.
The names of the victim and suspect were not released pending notification of relatives.
EXCLUSIVE: 'I felt so ugly, all the girls were skinny with big boobs': Chloe Ferry on her Ex On The Beach body hang-ups... as she 'didn't have time to lose weight'
After the March 6 primary races concluded, several runoffs developed in county and state races and will be decided in a runoff election set for May 22.
In Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 Republican race, there will be a runoff race between Mike McCandless and incumbent Jerry Shaffer. McCandless received 2,424 votes (37.13 percent) and Shaffer received 2,076 votes (31.80 percent.) Third opponent in the race Jeff Graham received 2,029 votes (31.08 percent.) Whoever wins the runoff will face off against Democratic nomination winner Dian Engelman who received 1,984 votes (100 percent.)
In the U.S. Representative District 3 Democratic race, there will be a runoff also on May 22 between Lorie Burch and Sam Johnson. Burch received 15,468 votes (49.61 percent) and Johnson received 8,943 votes (28.68 percent.) Other candidates in the race received the following votes: Adam P. Bell 5,598 votes (17.95 percent) and Medrick Yhap 1,172 votes (3.76 percent.)
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Funeral services for 78 year-old, Jack Smock, of Farmington, Arkansas, formerly of Scotland County, will be held on Thursday, July 5, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. in the Gerth Funeral Service Chapel. Officiant will be the Wallace W. Gillespie Memorial Post #4958 Post Commander Lloyd Erickson.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, one hour prior to the service, from 10-11 a.m. in the chapel.
Interment with military graveside rites in the Coffey Cemetery, south of Downing, MO, will be conducted by the Wallace W. Gillespie Memorial Post #4958.
Jack Smock passed away Friday, June 29, 2018 at his home in Farmington, Arkansas.
Arrangements are being handled by Gerth Funeral Service of Memphis.
There are on the Tribune-Star story from Monday, titled House panel OKs collecting DNA samples upon felony arrest. In it, Tribune-Star reports that:
Current law allows collecting DNA samples from convicted felons but proponents of the measure say moving up collection to the time of arrest could prevent future crimes. The measure would allow for expungement of the DNA in some cases, including if charges are dropped or the arrestee is acquitted.
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IRVINE, Calif. Having previously won a spot on the prestigious list of Wards 10 Best Engines Award just a few months ago, the 2017 Mazda CX-9 earned its place with its turbocharged SKYACTIV-G 2.5T engine delivering standout performance and efficiency.
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The controversial leader spoke about the billionaire tycoon at a news conference in Qatar, making the comments to cheering supporters.
Mr Duterte, who has come under fire over his brutal war on drugs, likened himself to the Republican leader.
He said: “Trump is a realist, a pragmatic thinker.”
Making reference to Mr Trump’s staunch rejection of his critics, he continued: “You just think that, you know, both of us pretend that if we're insulted, we speak that way. But they don't know that in the case of Trump, he thinks deeply.”
He then praised the US President for his achievements in business.
"Currently a lot of vehicles use the road for on street parking. With the county's road construction project the new design will no longer allow on street parking. So the intent is to add to the parking lot to replace the on street parking."
NORTH LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - Storm, a K9 officer with North Las Vegas Police, received body armor on Monday thanks to a donation from a nonprofit called Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.
The bullet and stab protective vest is embroidered with the statement, "Honoring those who served and sacrificed."
Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. is a charity based out of East Taunton, Massachusetts, and aims to provide body armor to law enforcement dogs throughout the U.S.
Since its inception in 2009, the nonprofit has provided over 2,800 vests through private and corporate donors at an estimated cost of $2.4 million. Each vest has a value between $1,744-$2,283.
There is an estimated 30,000 law enforcement K9s throughout the U.S.
Galway Bay fm newsroom – County planners have refused an extension at Supervalu in Loughrea.
Greenstream ULC had applied for permission for the extension of the Supervalu retail space including associated shopfront, signage and ancillary storage.
However, the proposed development at the Loughrea Shopping Centre, Athenry Road has been rejected.
Planners say the project would undermine the viability and vitality of the town centre and would be contrary to Loughrea’s Local Area Plan.
After trailing in the initial round of counting, the opposition RJD has established a comfortable lead over the ruling JD-U in the bypolls to the Jokihat Assembly seat in Bihar on Thursday, according to Election Commission officials.
After 10 rounds of the ongoing ballot counting, Rashtriya Janata Dal candidate Shahbawaz Alam established the comfortable lead over Janata Dal-United's Murshid Alam.
The Jokikhat seat fell vacant following the resignation of JD-U MLA Sarfaraz Alam, who joined the RJD.
A third Independent candidate Mohammad Shabbir is also in the fray. Voting for the seat took place on Monday. The JD-U was backed by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), while the RJD had the support of the Congress and Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular) of former Chief Minister of Jitan Ram Manjhi. Jokihat is a Muslim-dominated Assembly constituency, considered stronghold of former Union Minister and Shahnawaz Alam's father Mohammad Taslimuddin, who died last year leading to bypolls in Araria Lok Sabha seat.
The Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood is one of the most colorful and ornate landmarks in all of Europe. Located in the middle of Saint Petersburg, Russia, the church has been a memorial, a morgue and even a storage facility for vegetables. Known for the colorful onion-shaped domes that dot the city's skyline, the church was erected on the spot of Emperor Alexander II's assassination in 1881. Inside, colorful mosaics, Italian marble and precious stones decorate the walls and ceilings. During World War II, the church was used as a temporary morgue and after the war it was used for vegetable storage—earning it the nickname "Savior of Potatoes."
Australian naval officers deployed to the Middle East have seized 414 kilograms of heroin and dumped the drugs at sea.
Crew members aboard a Seahawk chopper found the drugs after intercepting a smuggling vessel in the Western Indian Ocean.
The HMAS Warramunga has seized and disposed 11.5 tonnes of hashish and 1.5 tonnes of heroin from seven vessels since deploying to the Middle East in November.
"As a result of this latest seizure, Warramunga has now taken more than $1 billion of narcotics out of circulation," Commander Dugald Clelland said on Saturday.
"Meaning the funds raised from this sale are no longer available for use by terrorist organisations around the world."
Three members of the CNBC Financial Advisor Council chime in on the prospect of cryptocurrencies, and the block-chain technology they rely on, as investments.
TX 110 North at County Road 427 is shut down in Smith County.
The shut down is due to a vehicle striking a power pole.
The lines from the power pole are laying across the roadway.
The road will be shut down for approximately 6 hours.
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Aug 11(Reuters) - EMC INSTYTUT MEDYCZNY SA:
* FY 2016 REVENUE 277.5 MILLION ZLOTYS VERSUS 258.1 MILLION ZLOTYS A YEAR AGO
* FY 2016 NET LOSS 22.7 MILLION ZLOTYS VERSUS LOSS OF 4.5 MILLION ZLOTYS A YEAR AGO
* FY 2016 OPERATING LOSS 18.2 MILLION ZLOTYS VERSUS A LOSS OF 1.8 MILLION ZLOTYS A YEAR AGO Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 4.0634 zlotys) (Gdynia Newsroom)
March 31 Pfenex Inc
* William R. Rohn announces plans to retire as chairman and board member
* Pfenex Inc - William R. Rohn will not stand for reelection as a board member and will retire as chairman of board and as a director at end of his term Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
ARLINGTON, Texas (WOOD) — Today’s the day: The Western Michigan Broncos are hoping for their first ever Cotton Bowl victory.
The game between the No. 15 Broncos and the No. 8 Wisconsin Badgers, which is being played at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, kicks off at 1 p.m. You can watch it on ESPN.
An amazing season brought the Broncos to the Cotton Bowl for the first time in program history. They went 13-0 — a far cry from the 1-11 record they racked up in 2013 during head coach P.J. Fleck’s first season at Western.
If they beat the Badgers — a Big Ten team — they’ll earn bragging rights for the MAC. But it won’t be easy. Wisconsin (10-3) is favored to beat them by more than a touchdown.
==24 Hour News 8’s Larry Figurski is in Texas covering the game and will have highlights and postgame reaction on 24 Hour News 8 at 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. on WOOD TV8.==
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New Gunners boss Unai Emery has been active in the transfer market since taking over from Arsene Wenger.
He has signed a goalkeeper in Bernd Leno as well as two defenders in Sokratis Papastathopoulos and Stephan Lichtsteiner.
Uruguay infielder Lucas Torreiera looks also set to join from Sampdoria after his involvement in the World Cup ends.
But now Emery is aiming to raid his former club PSG for 21-year-old winger Guedes.
Spanish radio station Cadena COPE says Arsenal will have to battle it out with Inter Milan for the Portuguese star.
A 32-year-old woman was apparently drunk, when she drove her SUV into a tent at a campground and injured seven people from Milwaukee.
WKOW TV reported that two people remained hospitalized, with injuries they received in Saturday night’s incident at the River of Lakes Campground at Bagley.
According to Grant County sheriff’s deputies, Stacy Smith of Fennimore tried making a left turn when her vehicle went out of control and hit the tent. And then she reportedly backed into the tent a second time. Smith was booked on a possible charge of causing great bodily harm by drunk driving, and released on $500 bond.
April 13 Crispr Therapeutics Ag
* Crispr Therapeutics, Intellia Therapeutics, Caribou Biosciences and ERS Genomics announce appeal of CRISPR/CAS9 U.S. patent board decision
* Crispr Therapeutics AG - appeal to U.S. Court of Appeals for federal circuit seeks review and reversal of patent trial
* Crispr Therapeutics AG - appeals board's decision to terminate CRISPR/CAS9 interference
* Crispr Therapeutics AG - companies and their licensors plan to pursue additional patents in U.S. and worldwide covering CRISPR/CAS9 technology Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Man United confirm Lindelof signing
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As work continues in Birmingham and Wolverhampton, BBC News looks at the new routes for Midland Metro trams in the future.
The first tracks have been laid in Wolverhampton to take trams to the city's railway station as part of a £33m extension.
It is part of a wider project that could see trams visit more than 50 stops across the expanding network.
Authorities in Jefferson County say a 63-year-old Sequim pharmacist was the pilot aboard a small plane that crashed last week, killing all four people on board. Jefferson County prosecuting attorney and coroner, Michael Haas, identified the victims as pilot Jon Bernhoft, his 61-year-old fiancee Carla Parke and her two grandchildren - a 9-year-old boy and a 5-year-old girl, both of Bellingham.
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WASHINGTON — American consumers saw their confidence rebound in April to a level close to the 18-year high it had reached two months ago.
The Conference Board says its consider confidence index rose to 128.7 in April, up from a March level of 127.0. The March level was just below the 130.0 hit in February, which had been the highest since November 2000.
The business research group’s index measures consumers’ assessment of current conditions and their outlook for the next six months. Economists believe the strength in confidence reflects a strong labour market, with unemployment at a 17-year low, as well as the impact of the $1.5 trillion in tax cuts approved in December, which began showing up in workers’ paychecks earlier this year.
History Speaks at the Woodson History Center: Civil War Medicine – Hollywood Style (The Good, The Bad, The Ugly). The speaker is Dr. Gordon Dammann, a retired dentist and collector of Civil War medicine artifacts. Using film clips, Dr. Dammann will explain how Hollywood portrays Civil War medicine, and how that portrayal reflects reality – or not. 2 pm. Free but donations are appreciated. Registration is not required. 715-842-5750.
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Prime Minister on Wednesday paid homage to four army men, including a Major, who were killed in two separate encounters in on Tuesday.
He laid wreaths on the bodies of the at the Palam Airport in New Delhi where the mortal remains were brought on Wednesday.
On the occasion, Army Chief Gen briefed the Prime Minister on the incidents in which the casualties took place.Major S Dahiya and three other were killed on Tuesday in two encounters inDahiya was killed in an encounter in Kralgund area of north Kashmir's Kupwara district where security forces gunned down three militants hiding in a residential house.Three other army men were killed in an encounter in Hajin area of Bandipora district after security forces cordoned off the area following information about the presence of militants there.
Rondo scored 13 points (5-7 FG, 1-2 3PT, 2-2 FT) to go with two rebounds, 18 assists, five steals and one block across 37 minutes in Sunday's 131-124 win against Philadelphia.
Rondo collected a season-high 18 assists in a season-high 37 minutes on Sunday. Over his last five games, the guard is averaging 11.8 points, 11.4 assists and 5.2 rebounds. Rondo has collected at least 10 assists in four out of his last five games. For the season, he is averaging 8.1 assists through 13 games. The New Orleans guard also contributed significantly on the defensive end with a season-high five steals to top off an overflowing stat sheet against Philadelphia.
If INDOT installs J-Turns on U.S. 31 as proposed, will that increase safety and reduce accidents as INDOT claims?
Choices Yes No Only time will tell.
Former Tennis Champ Boris Becker Separates From Wife Lilly
We used to post this swirl family all the time. Sadly it seems it hasn’t worked out for Boris Becker and his biracial wife Lilly.
According to Page Six reports:
The German news agency dpa reported Tuesday that a Berlin lawyer for the two confirmed the breakup of three-time Wimbledon winner Becker, 50, and his Dutch model wife, 41. Lawyer Christian-Oliver Moser told dpa “the decision after a 13-year-long relationship and nine years of marriage wasn’t an easy one.” Moser said the couple’s main concern now was the well-being of their son, Amadeus, and that the separation was “amicable.”
Well at least it’s amicable. The report says Becker has mainly made recent headlines because of money trouble. Wonder if that’s what led to the split!
Officers are on the scene of a domestic disturbance on the South Side, the Chicago Police Department said Friday.Authorities report that a man has barricaded himself into a residence in the 7800 block of South Lowe Avenue.The CPD SWAT unit is assisting in the ongoing investigation, officials said.
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A restaurant in Guelph’s south end was damaged Thursday afternoon when a car crashed through its storefront.
The car burst into the Dairy Queen on Stone Road around 3 p.m.
According to Guelph police, a passenger in the car was treated for minor injuries, while damage to the store is estimated at $75,000.
The driver, an 89-year-old woman from Brampton, has not been charged with any offences.
The couple used a victim's credit card in the Shorter area on April 23. (Source: CrimeStoppers)
Montgomery Police are searching for an unknown male and female couple linked to an investigation regarding credit card fraud. (Source: CrimeStoppers)
The Montgomery Police Department is searching for a man and woman linked to an investigation of credit card fraud.
According to CrimeStoppers, police are investigating the unlawful use of a victim's credit or debit card used in the Shorter area on April 23.
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PAWTUCKET, R.I. — Severe cold weather over the weekend posed some problems for first responders in Pawtucket.
Five people are out of their homes Monday after a fire broke out at a North Bend building Saturday.
High winds and the bitter cold temperatures only fueled the flames, which made fighting the fire more difficult.
“The wind conditions like this, and the hazards that you have to be aware of entering the building, never mind just getting back and forth with the water. Everything just turned to sheer ice,” said Chief William Sisson of the Pawtucket Fire Department.
Fire crews also had to be extra careful because of power lines in front of the building.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
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SINGAPORE, March 31 Singapore's total bank lending in February rose as lending to financial institutions, general commerce as well as building and construction increased, central bank data showed on Friday.
Loans and advances by domestic banking units in the city-state amounted to S$627.4 billion last month, rising from S$617.1 billion in January.
Bank lending fell for the first time in four months in January.
Bank lending in February rose 5.2 percent from a year earlier
Loans and advances in Asian currency units (ACU) rose 0.1 percent to S$541.3 billion in February from S$540.8 billion in January.
The ACU market refers to loans denominated in currencies other than the Singapore dollar. (Reporting by Fathin Ungku; Editing by Shri Navaratnam)
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STOCKHOLM, March 28 A fire broke out on Tuesday in a building housing an auto battery laboratory at Geely-owned Volvo Car Group's plant in Gothenburg, in western Sweden, the company said.
Volvo Cars said the blaze was under control, but 150 employees had to be evacuated from the laboratory and surrounding buildings.
"There is no impact on the production from the fire," a spokesperson said.
This is the second fire at Volvo Car's Gothenburg plant in less than two months. In early February, another building, housing a test facility, caught fire.
(Reporting by Johan Sennero; editing by Niklas Pollard)
Update: 16:27, 02 February 2018 Friday
Trump accuses Justice Dept, FBI of pro-Democrat bias
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US President Donald Trump on Friday attacked leaders of his own Justice Department and the FBI as politically biased in favor of Democrats.
"The top Leadership and Investigators of the FBI and the Justice Department have politicized the sacred investigative process in favor of Democrats and against Republicans," Trump tweeted in the latest example of open conflict with the two bodies.
Democrats and critics in the intelligence community say the release is a stunt, using very selective information that cannot be countered publicly without revealing more secrets about government counterintelligence operations.
They say the ultimate goal of the memo, with Trump's support, is to undermine special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into possible collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia, which has edged closer to the president himself, and possible obstruction of justice.
Source: Libertarian Institute
by Craig Cantoni
"Democrat tribespeople, led by their petulant chieftain Barack Obama and his propaganda ministry of CNN, want to delegitimize Trump with the canard that he would not have been elected if had not been for the hacking of the Democrat National Committee. Republican tribespeople, led by neocon jingoists and their propaganda ministry of talk radio, are spreading the canard that the two-bit nation of Russia is a threat to America. Both tribes overlook their gross hypocrisy and double standards in their longtime spying, hacking, and otherwise interfering with the domestic politics of other nations." (01/01/16)
https://www.libertarianinstitute.org/blog/fool-crossfire-russia-israel/
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — U.S. Coast Guard crews rescued a Bahamian national who had been missing for two weeks.
A Coast Guard statement said a good Samaritan notified them that a boat with one person on board was taking on water some 10 miles (16 kilometers) off West Palm Beach Monday afternoon. The cutter Cochito rescued the man, who was taken to a hospital because he was suffering from a possible chemical reaction. The agency didn't have any additional information about the man's condition.
Coast Guard officials said the man had been missing since Jan. 13. His name wasn't released.
Uniting States of Marijuana: The country's evolving laws on cannabis
Results from the 2016 election brought about new rules on the use of recreational and medicinal marijuana in several states, with more than half now allowing for the later. Federal government leaders including president-elect Trump have voiced their opinion on the changing state of mind around marijuana. Is this the beginning of the end of marijuana prohibition?
WARSAW, Poland — German Chancellor Angela Merkel is in Poland for top-level talks that will focus on the European Union's future and security, and on bilateral issues between the neighbouring countries.
Merkel was greeted Monday by Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki before going into talks on the EU's post-Brexit future, the bloc's budget, ways of solving the migration crisis and Poland's refusal to accept migrants under an EU plan.
They will also discuss the EU's energy security and Poland's opposition to a planned Russia-to-Germany gas pipeline, as well as Europe's strained relations with Moscow.
Merkel will also meet with President Andrzej Duda.
She is making her second foreign trip, after visiting Paris, since she was sworn in for a fourth term last week.
A Brooklyn man was arrested for groping two young girls’ buttocks on a city bus over a two-month period last year, authorities say.
Hajem Alchtiwi, 59, was arrested on multiple charges including sexual abuse and forcible touching in attacks that took place September and November. He is also facing charges for acting in a manner that is injurous to a child.
Cops say that on numerous occasions, the two 12-year-old victims were repeatedly groped aboard a B1 MTA bus around 86 Street and 20th Avenue in Brooklyn.
It's not clear if the man has an attorney who could comment on the charges.
5 Most Scenic Walking Trails In Los Angeles Los Angeles is widely known as the entertainment capital of the world. But, few who visit realize the jaw-dropping and beautiful terrain to discover.
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In addition, Primero reports that shareholders voted in favour of the appointment of KPMG LLP as auditors of the Company for the ensuing year and has authorized the Directors to fix the auditors' remuneration, with 111,359,262 shares voted For and 2,006,683 shares Withheld . Primero also notes that the advisory vote on Executive Compensation was not approved by shareholders, with 26,196,152 shares voted For and 62,666,186 shares Against .
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BERLIN Germany will strive in Brexit negotiations to make sure there is as little disruption as possible to the lives of European Union citizens living in Britain, Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Wednesday.
Stressing that she hoped Britain and the EU would remain close partners, Merkel told members of her conservative party that the prospect of Brexit made many people in Europe worried about their own personal future.
"This is the case especially for the many Germans and European citizens in Britain. Therefore, the German government will work intensively to make sure the effect on the everyday lives of those people is as small as possible," she said.
(Reporting by Madeline Chambers and Paul Carrel)
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Russian authorities say the leader of an armed criminal group has been killed in the volatile North Caucasus region of Daghestan.
The National Antiterrorism Committee said on August 14 that the leader of the group, known as the Khunzakh gang, was "liquidated" during a security operation in the western village of Orota on August 13.
The man was identified as Khadzhimurad Gadzhiyev, who had been on Russia’s most-wanted list for years.
There was no way to immediately verify the Russian statement.
Officials have accused Gadzhiyev's group of killing a Muslim cleric in 2014 and of extorting large amounts of money from businesses in Daghestan.
Daghestan has become the epicenter of violence linked to an insurgency fueled by two post-Soviet separatist wars in neighboring Chechnya.
The region is also plagued by organized crime, political disputes, clan rivalry, and persistent poverty.
Based on reporting by Interfax and TASS
METRO DETROIT — Taco Bell just announced that it was awarding $3 million in Live Más Scholarships to 300 students, and four of them are from the Detroit area. They collectively won $35,000, and were chosen out of the 8,000 young people who applied to this year’s scholarship.
Here’s a look at the winners:
Robin Ryce from Detroit (won $10,000)
Robin hopes to use her passion for engineering to improve society through innovation. She also hopes to inspire more women and minorities to go into the field of engineering. Robin is a freshman in the College of Engineering at the University of Michigan. Check out Robin’s application video here.
Jenna Battani from Macomb (won $10,000)
Being immersed in the deaf community her whole life, Jenna hopes to use her passion for sign language to provide increased access to interpreters in hospitals. She will pursue a degree in American Sign Language Interpreting at Rochester Institute of Technology. Check out Jenna’s application video here.
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Alt suited up for 15 games between the Flyers (eight) and Avalanche (seven) in 2017-18.
Alt skated in his first NHL action since the 2014-15 campaign, but he failed to mark the scoresheet again. Alt was on the roster for the six NHL playoff games with the Avalanche, but he didn't dress for any of them. Standing at 6-foot-4 and 201 pounds, Alt has the ability to be a formidable NHL blueliner, but his inability to score in the AHL over the last two seasons (21 points, 63 games) keeps him from getting those opportunities.
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) president Dana White isn’t afraid to lawyer up should negotiations between Manny Pacquiao and Conor McGregor hold true.
Late last week, a report surfaced claiming that future boxing Hall of Famer Pacquiao opened talks for a bout with McGregor. The report noted that both fighters were targeting the match-up for April 2018.
When asked about the legitimacy of the report, White delivered a warning (via MMAFighting.com):
“That would be weird because he’s under contract with us. If that’s true, I will be suing Manny Pacquiao and whoever’s representing him, so I’m assuming that’s not true. Yes, [Conor’s next fight is in the UFC].”
Frozen eyelashes and broken thermometers. This is what winter in Russia looks like this year with the country experiencing record lows.In the Siberian region of Yakutia, home to nearly one million people, brutal winters are a normal part of life.But even there, the temperatures are unusual this year going as low as minus 67 Celsius.In January, it came close to Russia's coldest temperatures ever and even broke some thermometers.Researchers say that one of the reasons for such a cold winter is the moving of cyclones.TRT World's Lucy Taylor reports on how some people in Russia are dealing with record lows.
March 31Allgeier SE:
* Said on Thursday German Ciber companies file insolvency petition with the District Court of Cologne
* Said on Thursday that due to insolvency application of German Ciber companies, the purchase contract can not be implemented as planned
* Nevertheless, Allgeier evaluates the portfolio and the services of the German Ciber companies as positive
* Said negotiations on the asset deal, which has already been envisaged, should be continued
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FILE – In this May 9, 2017, file photo, hundreds of supporters of Ohio's largest online charter school, the Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow or ECOT, participate in a rally outside the Statehouse in Columbus, Ohio. Education regulators are reviewing a whistleblower's claim that the online charter school, which abruptly closed in Jan. 2018, inflated attendance figures tied to its state funding, The Associated Press has learned, using software purchased after previous allegations of attendance inflation. Julie Carr Smyth, File AP Photo
(WFLA) — Lareatha Rahn calls her newborn son Malikai her “miracle baby” after he survived a surprise delivery at home in the family’s toilet.
“For him to have fallen into the toilet and nothing to happen to him, it’s just a blessing. It really is,” she says.
Late Saturday night, two days past her due date, Rahn felt sudden, intense pressure in her abdomen as she went to use the restroom.
“I just felt like I couldn’t get off the toilet… I couldn’t not push. I tried to hold it in and every time I did I felt strong contractions,” she says.
As Rahn pushed, she called 9-1-1 and then asked her 11-year-old daughter Lamya for help.
“At first I’m like, ‘No, I’m not delivering a baby. I’m not touching him after he comes out of you until he’s clean!’” Lamya recalls.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Digiliti Money Group Inc
* Digiliti Money provides corporate update
* Digiliti Money - initiated internal investigation regarding information indicating co may need to restate previously reported financial results​
* Digiliti Money - ‍anticipate filing extension with SEC for filing of quarterly report on form 10-Q for three months ended June 30​
* Digiliti Money - financial statements for year ended December 31, interim review by accounting firm for period ended March 31 should not be ‍relied upon
* Digiliti Money Group Inc - ‍believe obtaining financing to fund its immediate cash needs is no longer certain​
* Digiliti Money - reviewing options to restructure co including potential sale of company or potentially filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
On January 9th, 2017 the tour boat Lava Kai and Captain Shane Turpin captured a spectacular up close view of lava pouring into the ocean off of Hawaii. The flow was caused by the same New Year’s Eve 2016 lava delta collapse that was captured in the USGS video of a “lava fire hose“.
Lava Ocean Tours, the company that owns the Lava Kai, has been visiting sites caused by the collapse and sharing gorgeous images on their Facebook page.
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Mondesi is out of the lineup against the Indians on Wednesday, Maria Torres of the Kansas City Star reports.
Mondesi will hit the bench after going 2-for-4 with one run during Tuesday's contest. In his place, Alcides Escobar will man shortstop and bat eighth in the order.
DETROIT -- The Detroit Pistons will be shorthanded on the perimeter tonight against the Miami Heat at Little Caesars Arena. Luke Kennard is out with a foot injury and Dwight Buycks is not not expected to play due to a fever.
"We don't have many perimeter guys tonight," coach Stan Van Gundy said. "We got four perimeter guys. Our bench rotation on the perimeter is Langston Galloway.
"We tried to make a 3:45 phone call to bring over our guys from Grand Rapids, our two-way guys (guards Kay Felder and Reggie Hearn), but the weather was too bad. They can't get them over. Just wanted to have some bodies to throw in there. We got four guys to play three positions, that should be fine."
Van Gundy said Kennard is day-to-day.
"He's had it for a few days," he said. "It's gotten a little worse."
The Heat will be without starting center and leading rebounded Hassan Whiteside (illness).
The KCBD Sports Xtra team looks back at our area teams competing in the high school football playoffs over the weekend.
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HALIFAX - Jury selection begins today in a high-profile Halifax case involving a Dalhousie University medical student accused of murdering another student in 2015.
William Sandeson is facing a first-degree murder charge in the death of 22-year-old Taylor Samson of Amherst, N.S.
Sandeson was charged on Aug. 20, 2015, four days after Samson was reported missing.
Sandeson, who is originally from Truro, N.S., is a former varsity track athlete who was supposed to start his medical studies within weeks.
Samson was a physics student at Dalhousie.
Police have not released details about how they believe Samson was killed.
In West Bengal, television channels start a countdown for the Pujas about a month and a half in advance. The ticker at the corner of the screen tells you how many more days there are to go. Thanks to the Trinamool Congress regime, which has encouraged the Pujas as an industry, Durga Puja now comes much earlier than it did in my younger years. While earlier the official Pujas began only a week after Mahalaya, now they actually start from Mahalaya itself. So a five-day event has been masterfully turned into a 10-day one by Mamata Banerjee and all Bengalis bless her for it. More new clothes, ...
Rita Menke, left, with former player and current Belleville East head softball coach Natalie Peters. Menke won 613 games and three state championships over 24 seasons as the Lancers coach. The field will be rededicated this spring to bear her name. Photo provided
The Handmaid's Tale has been attracting huge attention lately. The series, based on the novel by Margaret Atwood, is currently airing on Channel 4 and deals with the subjugation of women in a dystopian society.
Patrick Freyne and Jennifer Gannon both agree that the series is brilliant, but that you can't fail to be disturbed by its "very dark, nightmarish world."
In our weekly TV slot, Patrick and Jennifer also discussed Simon Delaney's very popular appearance in Coronation Street, the backlash to the proposed relocation of the Fair City set, and speculation surrounding the possible creation of Ireland's Got Talent.
Sandy Springs ‘Movies by Moonlight’ kicks off Aug. 18
The “Movies by Moonlight” outdoor film screening series at Sandy Springs United Methodist Church kicks off Friday, Aug. 18 with the Oscar-nominated animated Disney film “Moana.”
Food trucks and children’s activities begin at 6 p.m. and the film, shown an inflatable screen, begins at dark. The free event is held on the lawn of the church’s Activity Center at 85 Mount Vernon Highway N.W.
Upcoming “Movies by Moonlight” events include “The Lego Batman Movie” on Aug. 25 and “Beauty and the Beast” (2017) on Sept. 8.
“Movies by Moonlight” is a program of Leadership Sandy Springs. For more information, see facebook.com/SSmoviesbymoonlight.
Uganda ’s veteran striker Geoffrey Sserunkuma believes Ghana will be trickier to face without Jordan and Adre Ayew. The English based brothers were left out by coach Kwesi Appiah on unknown grounds for the clash against the Cranes in Kampala on Saturday.
Serunkuma believes, however, that the duo’s absence may prove futile for the Black Stars as they now do not know what to expect from Appiah’s men. “I heard Ghana made some big changes in their team because everyone is fighting for places,” Sserunkuma was quoted by Daily Monitor.
“So that makes it a very tricky game for us because previously, we knew where, who played and how they played. “You could tell that this is Asamoah Gyan, that is Andre Ayew and that is Jordan Ayew. “But now they have brought new, young players who seem hungrier as you saw in their game in Congo and that calls for us to double our efforts to win on Saturday.”
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A 23 year old man is in federal custody accused of plotting to blow up a vehicle filled with explosives. In Oklahoma City Jerry bar now. Was arrested Saturday by the FBI following an undercover operation. Aides say he tried to detonate what he believe was an explosive filled ban. That he parked outside a bank in downtown Oklahoma City. The federal complaint says Darnell originally planned to blow up the Federal Reserve Bank in the nation's capital.
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A South Padre Island man was sentenced to five years in federal prison - half of what he could have received - after pleading guilty in November 2016 to possession of child pornography, officials said Wednesday. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office in Brownsville , U.S. District Judge Rolando Olvera "considered the age" of the 70-year-old Howard William Halverson when he handed down the five-year prison sentence.
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BEIJING, March 20 (Reuters) - CEFC China Energy Chairman Ye Jianming will step down from his position at the Chinese conglomerate, and the company is expected to make an announcement on the move soon, a company executive briefed on the matter said on Tuesday.
Ye’s departure would come after Reuters and other media reported that Ye, who founded the company in 2002, had been investigated for suspected economic crimes.
A spokesman for the company said he could not confirm the move. (Reporting by Aizhu Chen; writing by Josephine Mason Editing by Eric Meijer)
OXFORD, Miss. (WCBI) – A Georgia man is arrested in Oxford after a homeowner finds a bullet hole in her condo.
Christian Tucker, 25, turned himself in Tuesday for a Shooting Into a Dwelling charge.
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One month prior, a report was taken from someone claiming they found a bullet hole in their bedroom wall.
Eventually the investigation led to Tucker.
Police say he fired a shot inside the condo next door to the victim’s, but the bullet traveled through the walls.
Bond is set at $5,000.
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White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders says President Trump still “has concerns” that the FBI placed a ’spy‘ in his campaign during the 2016 presidential elections, despite evidence to the contrary. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)
Peter Kuruvita ventures into some of the world's most fascination island communities, where he discovers the vibrant intricacies of island life, tradition, passion and flair behind local cuisines and customs. Available On Demand to NZ viewers for 30 days.
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Last year, Johns Hopkins researchers published a study showing how the industry concentrates storefronts in low-income neighborhoods, charges exorbitant fees, and routinely makes errors on tax forms. But here's something you may not know: Some of these same companies, like H&R Block - and other, web-based enterprises, like Intuit's TurboTax - offer free online tax filing services for low- to moderate-income families.
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I finally got my bike on the road this weekend and as luck would have it a car cut me off,
causing me to go down. The person who cut me off didn't stop but 2 witnesses gave the cars information to the police. Both me and my bike are both going to need some fixin!!
How long will I have to wait for the reports to come out and what should I do in the interim ?
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Randolph posted 18 points (8-15 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and two steals in 28 minutes during Friday's 119-104 loss to the Warriors.
Even though the Kings organization made a statement that they'd be giving younger players more opportunities in lieu of veteran players, that hasn't really happened for Randolph. While there have been definite demotions on the team (George Hill is a prime example). Randolph returned from a knee injury a week ago and put up two double-doubles in short order, and he appears to remain a key element in the Kings offense.
According to an official statement from the Huron County Sheriff’s Office, Green initially was stopped Wednesday by Deputy Polachek for a speeding violation on Ohio 4. Upon further investigation, deputies stated that multiple concealed weapons of various types were found inside the vehicle, along with knives, drug paraphernalia and a handgun.
“The drug paraphernalia that was seized as evidence will be sent to the crime lab to be tested for the presence of illegal drugs,” Polachek said.
As of Monday, Green was still being held at the Huron County Jail.
Debra Sue Goode 58 of Smiths Grove, KY died Saturday, December 31, 2016 at her home. Born in Louisville, she was the daughter of the late Nancy Lucas Dennison and Bobby Canaday. Mrs. Goode was a homemaker and a member of Mt. Vernon Church of Christ.
She is survived by her loving husband Mark Goode; two daughters Christina Scott and fiancé Kevin, and Stephanie Keys and husband Steven; four grandchildren Brooke Gravens, Logan Keys, Kaitlyn Gravens and Hailey Keys; one great-grandson Collin Gravens; two brothers Dale Cowles and wife Ida and Bobby Canaday and wife Carol; one sister Joni Canaday and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a brother Billy Canaday and a sister Tania Canaday.
Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, January 4th at A. F. Crow & Son Funeral Home with burial in Happy Valley Memorial Gardens. Visitation will begin at 11:00 AM Tuesday at the funeral home.
In an effort to raise awareness about the possible repercussions of speeding, Laval police simulated a high-velocity crash and pulled over speeding motorists to bring them to the scene. As Global’s Dan Spector reports, it had motorists thinking twice.
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BOSTON (AP) — Federal prosecutors say more than 20 people from have been arrested on charges of trafficking in heroin and fentanyl.
The U.S. Attorney’s office in Boston also announced Tuesday that the Drug Enforcement Administration along with state and local police conducted 12 searches in Boston, Fall River, New Bedford, Bridgewater and Providence, Rhode Island.
Court documents allege 23 suspects were involved in two drug trafficking organizations, one based in Boston and the other in the Taunton area. They’re charged with conspiring to distribute heroin and fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid.
Acting U.S. Attorney William Weinreb says the defendants, 19 from Massachusetts and four from Rhode Island, knew they were distributing “potent and potentially lethal” drugs.
Twenty-one suspects were ordered held following initial court appearances in Boston on Tuesday. Two others remain at large.
I'm not sure when Governor LePage is more disappointing - when he is flat out wrong and sure he's right or when he's right, but communicates so poorly it doesn't matter. In his State of the State address , he brought up the issue of superintendents, their prevalence in Maine and their overall cost to districts.
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Mon, Dec 11: Another family has come forward to detail the lack of services available to those who have autism in Nova Scotia. After hearing the story of Callum Sutherland, Cuen Eng says he decided to come forward as it shows nothing has changed since he was admitted to the IWK. Marieke Walsh has more.
Richmond Police are on the scene of a death investigation on Monday.
This is happening in the 2400 block of Wright Street.
Police say a body was discovered “in a dwelling” - they are still early in the investigation.
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Brittany Mitchell is eight months pregnant. She's suppose to be on bed rest. Instead, she's cleaning up mother nature's mess.
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Areal Flood Warning issued April 17 at 4:49AM CDT expiring April 17 at 11:45AM CDT in effect for: Barry, McDonald, Newton Taxes: Tax day is tomorrow and over the weekend people were calling for President Trump to release his tax information. A couple said they were on their way to Cosa Rica and someone was laying in their seats, so they sat somewhere else.
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The Midget rep team faced two squads from the south
The Midget T-Wolves battled against the Kamloops Blazers Saturday afternoon but were still on the losing end with a 7-4 final. The Timberwolves skated to a 5-1 victory Friday night against the South Zone. Angie Mindus photos
The Midget Timberwolves had a win and a loss on home ice this weekend.
The T-Wolves faced off against the South Zone team in an exhibition match-up Friday night.
The team played well, and pulled off a 5-1 win.
Saturday wasn’t so easy, with the Timberwolves squaring off against the Kamloops Blazers, who stopped for a game in the lakecity before continuing their road trip to Prince George to face the Cougars.
The T-Wolves picked up their game in the third period, but were ultimately out-matched 7-4 by the Blazers.
Brantford Police have confirmed a major jewelry heist over the weekend at JH Young Jewellers on Lynden Road.
On Monday, the store reported finding that someone had broken into the business between Saturday when it closed and Monday when it was to open. Police say there were no employees present at the time of the incident.
Watches, rings and necklaces were stolen.
At this point, police say the investigation is still "in its infancy" and members of their Street Crime Unit are working closely with the business owners.
The store has been closed since the crime was discovered but, according to its Facebook page, expects to reopen on Friday.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Brantford Police at 519-756.0113, ext. 2282.
Anonymous tipsters can call Brant-Brantford Crime Stoppers at 519-750-8477. Anonymous webtips can be submitted to http://bit.ly/Btfd-tips.
Len, 73, was a firm favourite on the BBC dancing competition, acting as head judge for 12 years before bowing out in an emotional finale last year.
In a shockingly frank confession, the star admitted: "Totally honest, some of the celebrities we had on the show I didn't actually recognise at first."
Hitting out at the modern 'celebrity' world of showbiz, Len told Radio Times: "There are so many now. So many celebrities!"
Strictly Come Dancing fans have gone into hyperdrive over the past week, with the first contestant for the 2017 line-up being announced as Mollie King last week.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Imperial Metals Corp
* Imperial reports second quarter 2017 financial results & covenant waiver under senior credit facility
* Q2 adjusted loss per share C$0.24
* Q2 earnings per share C$0.68
* Q2 revenue fell 8 percent to C$106.7 million
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Montreal police are seeking the public’s help in tracking down a missing 13-year-old girl.
Jiangtian Liu was last seen in the Cote-des-Neiges area, but takes the metro and could be anywhere in Montreal.
Her family is concerned for her safety.
Jiangtian is Asian, 1.5 metres (4 foot 11), 54 kgs (119 lbs.), and has dark eyes and long black hair.
Anyone with information about her disappearance is urged to contact Info-Crime Montreal at 514 393-1133. All calls are anonymous and confidential.
She was last seen wearing a black sleeveless coat with a hood, a white sweater, dark pants and dark winter boots:
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The national Community Action Partnership presented Paul Dole, KCEOC President/CEO, with the 2017 Robert M. Coard Innovation Award at the national annual conference on September 1st in Philadelphia, PA.
The Award is named after Robert M. Coard, the long-time President/CEO of Boston ABCD, the Community Action Agency in Boston, MA.
Dole was chosen as the recipient of the award for his hard work creating new and innovative services to grow KCEOC and improve southeastern Kentucky. Paul continually works to find new ways to improve and grow the community. His effort proves successful by the advancement of KCEOC and services its provides and continues to expand.
We were positive about the US market on news of the election of Mr Trump.
His promised package of easier credit, tax cuts for individuals and companies, and more infrastructure spending was bullish for shares, whilst his threats to world trade deals seemed difficult to implement once he wrestled with the realities of international treaties and the limits on presidential power.
So it proved, with the US market performing strongly across the turn of the year as many investors came to the same conclusion. More recently we have reduced our enthusiasm for the US market, reflecting the higher values after the rise, and worrying about how much of his programme Mr Trump can deliver.
It is time to ask what is Trumpism, and how much of it does Mr Trump himself believe and wish to deliver?
A big part of the campaign rhetoric was an attack on the world trading system, with especially tough words addressed...
WASHINGTON—U.S. new-home sales rose solidly in March for the second consecutive month, a sign of resilience in one segment of the housing market.
Purchases of newly built single-family homes—a relatively narrow slice of all U.S. home sales—increased 4.0% from the prior month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 694,000 in March, the Commerce Department said Tuesday. Economists surveyed by The Wall Street Journal had expected sales to come in at a 630,000 annual rate.
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Lyalta, Alberta – The following is a statement from the family of Victoria Lynn Isabelle Levesque* requesting that members of the media and of the public respect the family’s desire for privacy as they deal with their loss:
“The news of Victoria’s death has come with shock and deep sadness to her family and friends. She was a bright young woman, who deserves to be remembered for her good humour, her love of animals and her genuine desire to bring others happiness.
During this time of grief, and as the investigation into her death continues, we request privacy out of respect for the loss of our loved one. We request the media and the public refrain from speculation and respect the memory of Victoria.”
– The family of Victoria Levesque
At this time, police confirm that their investigation into Ms. Levesque’s death is ongoing and an update will be provided as new information becomes available.
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BALTIMORE (AP)  A Baltimore teacher has been charged after police say he tried to use his cellphone to videotape the school's cheerleading team changing in his classroom.
Baltimore County police spokeswoman Jennifer Peach tells local news outlets that 46-year-old Christopher Clark, a teacher at Milford Mill Academy, faces one voyeurism-related charge. He was charged in a criminal summons Friday.
Charging documents say Clark admitted that on Jan. 23 he propped his cellphone on his desk, pressed record and then left his classroom to allow the cheerleaders to change into their uniforms.
Peach says a cheerleader discovered the phone before the girls started undressing.
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Clark also told police he recorded two girls changing in his classroom in a separate incident earlier in January.
Clark is no longer employed at the school. Court records don't list an attorney.
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Body modification artists have been exposed carrying out illegal and potentially dangerous tongue-splitting procedures.
Patients undergo the cosmetic surgery to achieve a lizard-like forked tongue.
Two backstreet practitioners were filmed by BBC London preparing to illegally inject anaesthetic into undercover reporters.
HUNGRY? This gut-bursting feast has 19 items on one plate
The 19 piece breakfast includes three rashers of 100% British bacon, three pork sausages, three hash browns, two slices of fried bread, two fried eggs, two half tomatoes, two black puddings, baked beans and sliced mushrooms. Priced at just £6, the fry-up has eight items more than Morrisons’ standard big breakfast and is double the size of some other supermarket café offerings, the company claims.
FEED ME The £6 fry-up has eight items more than Morrisons’ standard big breakfast
Helen Tordoff, head of cafés at Morrisons, said: “Our standard cooked breakfast is one of our most popular meals on the menu, but customers have asked for one that’s even bigger.
“The ‘Big Daddy Breakfast’ is an excellent choice for customers with a big appetite.”
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An Australian man fell to his death from his room at a Pattaya hotel early Monday in what is believed to be a suicide.
Pol Capt Chann Kesornbua, deputy inspector of Pattaya police, was alerted to the incident at the R-Con Blue Ocean Hotel in Soi Buakhao at 3am.
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Investments should be actively attracted to Turkmenistan’s economy, Turkmen President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov said.
President Berdimuhamedov made the remarks during the recent governmental meeting, the Turkmen Dovlet Habarlary state news agency reported Feb. 3.
“The work must be carried out to increase the amount of foreign currency earnings,” the president said.
Stressing that it is necessary to widely use market mechanisms in the monetary and financial systems, the president demanded to speed up the reforms aimed at improving the state administration.
"It is necessary to continue to diversify the national economy, implement measures to increase the share of the non-state sector in it and actively use its potential," the president said.
Turkmenistan holds one of the key positions in the supply of natural gas in the region. Gas is sold to China and in the direction of Iran.
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NEWARK, NJ — An overturned truck and debris spill is causing a traffic jam on the I-78 in New Jersey during Wednesday’s morning rush hour.
The truck was blocking two express lanes and exit 56, near Elizabeth Avenue, AIR11 images showed around 7:10 a.m.
Crews were still working to remove the truck and debris more than an hour later.
Eastbound traffic is bumper to bumper up for about 8 miles; westbound traffic is backed up 3 miles.
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Cornerback David Amerson (right) had been with the Oakland Raiders since 2015. He is now a Chief. Ben Margot The Associated Press
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RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A group supporting the preservation of confederate monuments in Virginia’s capital city wants to hold a rally next month.
Department of General Services Spokeswoman Dena Potter says it’s reviewing a request from Americans for Richmond Monument Preservation for a permit to hold an event at the Robert E. Lee monument on Sep. 16.
The request was submitted by Bradgon Bowling, former commander of the Sons of Confederate Veterans, Virginia division.
Bowling says the Sons of Confederate Veterans aren’t involved and that the request was submitted weeks before the Charlottesville rally. Bowling says they’re “not racists” but “citizens of Richmond who care about the monuments.”
Mayor Levar Stoney recently announced he thinks the monuments should stay but appointed a group to study ways to add historical context or new statues.
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UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said that a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestinian conflict should be preserved, at a press conference in Cairo on Wednesday.
Guterres's comments came after he met Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, and a day after a senior White House official said the United States would not insist on a Palestinian state alongside Israel.
A senior Palestinian official denounced the White House comment on Wednesday, saying it was irresponsible.
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Barcelona head coach Ernesto vValverde insists his side aren't short of goalscoerers, after slumping to a 3-1 defeat to Real Madrid in the first leg of their Spanish Super Cup final.
Executive Vice President Rick Sharga is back at Carrington Mortgage Services. Here he joins Editor-in-Chief Jacob Gaffney for the podcast series In The Winner's Circle, which focuses on the people who crush it daily in the mortgage finance space. Sharga explains why the new nonprime is nothing like the old subprime and how they plan to reach millions of Millennials and turn them into homeowners. Plus, Sharga shares his thoughts on automation in the real estate and mortgage lending spaces. Will Realtors one day be replaced by robots? What about at Carrington, are there tech advances there that Rick can share? Get those answers and more in the latest In The Winner's Circle podcast.
"Biodiversity, Brains and Behavior" offered adventurous students the opportunity to study the ecology of a Caribbean coral reef ecosystem, learn about the evolution of nervous systems and behavior, and study Honduran culture. Terrestrial adventure included an archaeological tour of the Mayan ruins at Copan.
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HOUSTON - Animal lovers lined up outside the Harris County Animal Shelter to get their paws on one of the 200 animals surrendered on Memorial Day Weekend -- the biggest drop off of animals there so far this year.
Marcy Trzecinski and her wife, Kim Williamson, came for the $10 special in hopes of finding forever friends to take home after they heard of the many dogs left in the shelter parking lot. One pregnant dog was even abandoned, tied to the fence.
Now the shelter is over double capacity and housing over 400 pets. They need the community's help to either adopt or foster a cat or dog.
As for Marcy and Kim, they're adding two new puppies to their family and couldn't be happier.
For more information on fostering or adoptions through the Harris County Animal Shelter, log on to countypets.com
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TAIPEI, March 31 Taiwan stocks fell on Friday, led by the semiconductor and transportation indexes as the Taiwan dollar continued to weaken further from a near-29-month high posted earlier this week. Asian shares were mixed on Friday, with the dollar extending overnight gains on signs of strong U.S. economic growth. As of 0306 GMT, the main TAIEX index fell 0.16 percent to 9,832.80 points, after closing down 0.1 percent in the previous session. The semiconductor subindex fell 0.85 percent, and the transportation index lost 0.44 percent. Additionally, the financial subindex was down 0.07 percent. Among actively traded shares, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co , the world's largest contract chipmaker and a major Apple Inc supplier, was down 0.52 percent. The Taiwan dollar weakened T$0.051 to stand at T$30.366 to the U.S. dollar, reversing a strengthening trend seen earlier in the week. (Reporting by Jess Macy Yu; Editing by Sunil Nair)
The Kiwanis Club of Concord recently held our 62nd Annual Kiwanis Spring Fair. We were fortunate to have beautiful weather throughout the four days of the fair.
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A 22-year-old man is in hospital with serious injuries after his car went off the road and slammed into a power pole near Bridgewater, N.S., early this morning.
RCMP said the crash happened on Highway 325 in Maitland around 2:30 a.m. The driver, a man from Lunenburg County, was the only person in the 2000 Pontiac Sunfire.
After striking the pole, the car slammed into the lawn of a nearby house. The people inside woke up to find the vehicle on their property.
The driver was taken to hospital in Bridgewater and then transported to the QEII Health Sciences Centre in Halifax.
It's not clear why the car left the road. Police have not said if alcohol or road conditions were factors.
A section of Highway 325 was closed for several hours this morning while police investigated and power crews worked to replace the damaged power pole.
× Crews battling fire at The Corner Bar in Rockford
ROCKFORD, Mich. — Crews are on the scene of a fire at The Corner Bar on N Main Street in Rockford.
Dispatch told FOX 17 that part of the building is fully engulfed and that they don’t believe anyone is inside the building.
Opening in the 1930s, The Corner Bar is the oldest brick building in Rockford and is home to the Hot Dog Hall of Fame.
FOX 17 crews are en route to the scene to gather more information.
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""What kind of love is it when some one gives you such an amazing gift and you leave it in a smoking ruin?""
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The father of John Obi Mikel, captain of Nigeria’s soccer team, was returned to his family Monday after being kidnapped just hours before Mikel played Argentina at the World Cup.
Kidnappers called Mikel on June 26 to tell him his father, Pa Michael Obi, had been abducted while on his way to a funeral in Nigeria. They demanded the equivalent of about $28,000 for his father to be returned, Mikel told KweséESPN. He decided not to say anything before the game because he didn’t want to create any distractions for his teammates or jeopardize his father’s safety.
“I was confused. I did not know what to do, but in the end I knew that I could not let 180 million Nigerians down,” Mikel said. “I was told that they would shoot my dad instantly if I reported to the authorities or told anybody.”
× Overnight lane restrictions on I-65 to occur in this week between Columbus and Seymour
BARTHOLOMEW & JACKSON COUNTIES—A subcontractor for Indiana Department of Transportation’s $143 million added travel lanes project on Interstate 65 in Bartholomew and Jackson counties will be on site Monday night for maintenance operations requiring single-lane restrictions.
Motorists may encounter right lane closures tonight between the hours of 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. on southbound I-65 at mile marker 67.5, (just south of the State Road 46 interchange)—and on northbound I-65 at mile maker 65.3, (just north of County Road W 450) while crews replace sections of damaged guard rail.
Later in the week, repairs will be made on damaged cable barrier located in the median area of the north-south interstate. INDOT officials do not anticipate the need for lane closures for this operation.
Construction is slated to begin in the spring of 2018.
LOOKING EVER so pleased to be on camera is Frenchy Harrod of the Harrod family. The 8-year-old pup is exhausted after a couple years full of attention as the French Bulldog experienced a spike in popularity in the millennium’s second decade.
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Chinese and Hong Kong stocks have been boosted by the Chinese Communist Party's recent declaration
The CSI300 index rose 2.1 percent, to 3,846.77 points at the end of the morning session, while the Shanghai Composite Index gained 2.1 percent, to 3,131.52 points. Both indexes were set for their best day in two months.
The real estate and consumer sectors rose 3.9 percent and 3.1 percent respectively, leading an across-the-board rally.
In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng index added 1.1 percent, to 30,578.79 points, while the Hong Kong China Enterprises Index gained 1.9 percent, to 12,222.50.
State media reported the Communist Party's politburo, its top decision-making body, reiterated pledges to open up the economy and deepen the reform of state-owned firms and assets.
Perry scored Game 3's overtime winner Monday against the Flames. He was also a plus-5 and recorded an assist in the 5-4 victory.
What a night for the veteran winger, who was on the ice for all four of the Ducks' even-strength goals before burying his own less than two minutes into the extra stanza. The points were Perry's first of the series, and he'll look to keep the offense flowing in Game 4 on Wednesday with the Flames on the brink of elimination.
LJUBLJANA, March 30 Slovenian pharmaceutical company Krka plans to raise its dividend to 2.75 euros per share, from 2.65 euros paid last year, the company said in a statement on Thursday.
The payment will need to be approved by shareholders at their meeting on July 6.
Earlier this month Krka reported its net profit fell by 31.5 percent last year due to falling prices in most markets and the depreciation of some Eastern and Central European currencies. (Reporting By Marja Novak; Editing by Susan Fenton)
Reno Police Department responded to the area of Robinhood Drive on Monday, March 13th around 3:30 a.m after receiving reports of a victim with a gunshot wound.
Officials found a 47-year-old Hispanic man with a gunshot wound to his leg.
He was transported to the hospital and is being treated for his injuries.
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A convicted sex offender, Michael Edward Ray, 42 of Calhoun, was arrested this week after he lied to police about moving to an address in Rome.
Reports said that Ray told authorities that he moved to 131 Drummond Drive on April 17th, but it was later discovered that he had not done so.
Ray is charged with false statements and writings.
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It wasn’t the usual heat, but the unusual cold that claimed the lives of several undocumented immigrants crossing through the treacherous South Texas brush late last week.
Border Patrol agents from the Falfurrias station found the bodies of three immigrants on Brooks County ranchland. The same day, agents from the McAllen station found an immigrant near Hidalgo who was in distress from the cold and who died after being taken to the hospital.
Elsewhere, Laredo sector Border Patrol officials say agents detained more than 20 immigrants in four different locations – some of who were suffering from hypothermia. Further west, agents came across another group of immigrants on a mountain near Marfa, where one person had died. 14 others were in varying stages of hypothermia. A Border Patrol Air Operations unit helped take the immigrants off the mountain and get them to treatment.
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Winning numbers drawn in 'SuperCash' game
MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Wisconsin Lottery's "SuperCash" game were:
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It's the moment fans have been waiting for!
Tonight marks the season finale for Married at First Sight where three couples will decide if they want to stay married or go their separate ways.
Before you gather around with family and friends to make your final predictions, this clip may provide some insight into one pair's mindset.
In an exclusive sneak peek at tonight's all-new episode, Molly Duff and Jonathan Francetic sit down with the experts to discuss the past eight weeks of married life. And while it hasn't been easy for this pair, Dr. Jessica Griffin decides to take a positive approach and see what each person is grateful for.
"I'm grateful that I've never had to question if you were in this for the right reasons. You made it very clear from the very beginning and everything you've done has shown that you were in this for the right reasons," Molly shared with her husband. "That alone is a lot."
A pedestrian was killed on Route 1 early Tuesday morning after being struck by two tractor trailers.
The Council on American Islamic Relations is out with a new report that says anti-Muslim bias incidents increased 17 percent and hate crimes were up 15 percent nationwide between 2016 and 2017.
Charges dismissed against driver in deadly Colorado crash
DURANGO, Colo. (AP) — All charges were dropped against a 77-year-old man who was accused of killing two pedestrians when his car veered off a Durango road last year.
The Durango Herald reports Bobby Lehmann was charged with two counts of careless driving resulting in death after the March 2017 crash killed a Fort Lewis College student and an Italian tourist.
La Plata County prosecutor Brendan Richards says there wasn't enough evidence to prosecute Lehmann, resulting in the district attorney's office requesting for the charges to be dismissed Monday.
Defense attorney Joel Fry says the crash was caused by an undiagnosed heart condition that has since been treated. Lehmann, who lives in La Grange, Texas, did not appear in court Monday.
The crash killed 23-year-old Allen Duke and 46-year-old Marco Ricchi.
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Information from: Durango Herald, http://www.durangoherald.com
March 29 United Game Tech:
* Plans stock exchange listing
* United Game Tech is planning to list its shares on the over-the-counter market of the Berlin Stock Exchange in the short term
* United Game Tech: as part of private placement in October 2016, issued 500,000 new shares at a price of 2.00 euro per share to investors in Germany and in Switzerland and raised 1,000,000 euros ($1.08 million) Source text for Eikon: ($1 = 0.9300 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
Underclassmen who do not sign with an agent have until May 30 to withdraw their names and retain their college eligibility.
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INDIANAPOLIS–A 19 year old woman was found with multiple gunshot wounds on the front steps of her apartment complex late Monday.
The incident happened about 11:30 p.m., in the 7200 block of Camwood Ct., at the Cambridge Square Apartments. When police arrived they located the victim, who had been shot multiple times in the lower extremities. She was awake, and not cooperative with investigators, police said.
Police officers and medics provided emergency medical attention and the victim was then transported by ambulance to St. Vincent Hospital in critical but stable condition.
Police determined that the shooting happened in the apartment complex parking lot. Investigators say they have no suspect information.
In April, Alison Gee's mission for the Wyoming Community Foundation was to use her leadership position to localize future funding and one day create a group that will serve Campbell County specifically under the foundation's umbrella. Gee, an employee at Cloud Peak Energy, established the Campbell County Endowment Fund with a small gift and a lot of hope for finding others who feel as passionate about the people and places in the area as she does.
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I am a native Kentuckian, a graduate of North Hardin High School (Radcliff) and the University of Kentucky. I came to the Herald-Leader in the glamorous position of agate clerk on Aug. 27, 1990. Since that time, I’ve worked as small-college beat reporter, sports enterprise/investigative reporter and, since August, 2001, as a full-time sports columnist.
More than 100 bundled-up kids and parents faced cold temperatures Saturday for a chance to meet Santa Claus in Mundelein and view one of his reindeer memorialized in ice.
Santa's Cottage, 300 Plaza Circle, will host the season's last visit from Mr. and Mrs. Claus on Dec. 16 from noon to 3 p.m.
During the Dec. 9 event, an ice sculpture that included the image of Rudolph the reindeer was on display. The sculpture was created by Jim Bringas of Chicago.
The village web site said Bringas uses two ice blocks that stand four-feet tall and weigh 350 pounds.
Katie Anderson, 11, and brother Nathan Anderson, 9, came out to see the ice sculptures, said Kirk Anderson, their father.
"Katie and Nathan are big on art," he said. "They already saw Santa. Today they wanted to see the sculptures."
Denys Bucksten is a freelance reporter for Pioneer Press.
On-line dating is not for everyone. It can be time consuming and at times — awkward. But that didn’t keep a Kelowna woman from giving it a try. She paid a hefty price but as Kelly Hayes reports, instead of love, she only found disappointment.
Oct 5 (Reuters) - Yum China Holdings Inc
* Yum China reports 6% same-store sales growth and 10% system sales growth; operating profit up 11% YOY; board declares initial dividend and expands share repurchase authorization
* Q3 same store sales rose 6 percent
* Q3 earnings per share $0.53
* Quarterly revenue $2.0 billion
* Q3 earnings per share view $0.56 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Increased Yum China's existing share repurchase authorization from $300 million to an aggregate of $550 million​
* Declared an initial cash dividend of $0.10 per share on Yum China's common stock​
* On track to achieve development target of 550-600 new stores in the year​
* Foreign exchange negatively impacted reported operating profit by $5 million​ in quarter
* Q3 revenue view $1.98 billion -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Qtrly ‍diluted EPS before special items $0.52​
* Qtrly total revenue $2.04 ‍​billion versus $1.88 billion last year Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
MOSCOW — Russia’s main intelligence agency says it has foiled a plot led by two Soviet-born militants fighting for the Islamic State group in Syria.
The FSB said in a statement on Monday it arrested four people suspected of plotting a series of attacks, two of whom were supposed to blow themselves up on Moscow’s transit system and in a shop. The FSB said they discovered a lab outside Moscow where improvised explosive devices were made.
The intelligence agency said the attacks were directed by two senior militants who fight on the side of IS in Syria and hail from the former Soviet Union.
The suspects arrested outside Moscow were not identified, but the FSB said one of them is a Russian national and three others are from Central Asia.
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Toronto police have released a photo of a man wanted in connection with a human trafficking investigation.
According to police, a man forced an 18-year-old woman to work in the sex trade in Ontario and in Quebec.
The man made the woman complete quotas each day, police said, and she was punished if she did not meet them.
The identity of a suspect was later released by police in an effort to locate him.
Kevin Barreau, 20, from Montreal is wanted on 13 charges, including trafficking, uttering threats, fraud under $5,000 and advertising another person’s sexual services.
Police said they believe he is in the Montreal area.
Investigators are asking anyone with information to contact police.
The veterans from the Luverne Veterans’ Home get ready to take a cruise Lake Benton Lake last Wednesday, June 7.
By Nancy Mulder
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The Luverne Veterans Home residents had the opportunity to travel to Lake Benton for a ride on the pontoons on Wednes­day, June 7. This is an an­nual event they look for­ward to each year. It was a beautiful day for a cruise on the lake as it was not windy and the sun was shining.
Before the busses ar­rived, Renee and Guy Prib­yl, owners of Becker’s Re­sort and Renee’s Kitchen, prepared sweet treats and beverages for the visitors when they arrived…
For the full story, read this week’s Lake Benton Valley Journal.
Members of the American Legion Riders from New Ulm helped with Veterans Day at the Lake. They are, left to right, Dan, Brian, John, Colleen and Roger.
‘Say Goodbye’ to big corded vacuums and experience Dyson’s latest technology, the Dyson Cyclone V10™. Get hands on with the new machine, learn from Dyson experts about the engineering behind the most powerful cordless vacuum and why Dyson has stopped designing upright corded vacuums. Try your luck at winning one of 10 Dyson Cyclone™ V10 Absolute Extras (valued at $849.99).
SEATTLE A new version of Boeing Co's 737 jetliner took off for the first time on Thursday, marking another step in Boeing's revamp of its best-selling product line.
Boeing's 737 MAX 9, a fuel-efficient, long-range successor to the 737-900, took off at 1:52 p.m. ET (1852 BST) from Renton Municipal Airport in Renton, Washington, on a test flight to help prepare the new version for delivery to customers next year.
(Reporting by Alwyn Scott; Editing by Jonathan Oatis)
Rap mogul Meek Mill wasted no time enjoying his time outside of prison on Tuesday.
After serving five months in prison, the Philadelphia-based rapper was released on Tuesday.
And being that he’s a legend in Philly, it made sense for him to be at the Sixers’ potential series-clinching game against the Heat on Tuesday. The problem was that it was a long distance for him to travel.
No problem, though, as Meek Mill just elected to take a helicopter to get there.
According to TMZ, Meek Mill is getting on a helicopter courtesy of 76ers co-owner Michael Rubin and heading straight to the game. pic.twitter.com/3wkpKZz1im — Pigeons & Planes (@PigsAndPlans) April 24, 2018
That method of transportation surely got the job done.
(WAND) -- With seasonable temperatures and just the right amount of rain, Ag Expert Dave Brown says bean and corn development is off to a great start.
Meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says those near-perfect conditions are expected to continue as we head through the week. High temperatures will remain in the 70s and 80s with overnight lows in the 50s and 60s. This will allow soil temperatures to stay in the 60s and 70s with nearly 150 growing degree days over the week.
Soil moisture is neither above nor below average and should stay that way. Del Rosso says a total of about .50" to .75" of rain is expected to fall Wednesday and Sunday, otherwise there will be plenty of dry days the rest of the week.
Looking long range, Del Rosso says it's likely the rest of May will feature above average temperatures.
A video that features all of James Hetfield's vocals from Metallica's Grammy performance with Lady Gaga is currently streaming. Metallica's Romanian fan club, RoLoad , has uploaded the video showing the group and Lady Gaga performing "Moth into Flame" at Sunday's Grammy Awards.
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Justin Timberlake has released a new single called “SoulMate.” The sunny club track–captioned “SUMMER STARTS NOW” in its YouTube description–is Justin Timberlake’s first new music since his Man of the Woods LP, which came out in February of this year. Today, Complex also ran an interview with Timberlake where the singer claimed he loved Drake’s new album Scorpion and had been discussing a collaboration with the Toronto rapper and singer “a lot.” Fittingly—according to Tidal—“SoulMate” is produced by dvsn’s Nineteen85, who is responsible for “Hotline Bling,” “Hold On, We’re Going Home,” and numerous other Drake hits. In other Justin Timberlake news from this week, actress Patricia Clarkson shared some interesting NSFW intel about the singer and actor dating back to her experience on the set from 2011’s Friends With Benefits. Listen to “SoulMate” below.
FILE PHOTO: An El Al Airlines aircraft is seen at Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv, Israel July 14, 2015. REUTERS/Nir Elias/File Photo
JERUSALEM Flag carrier El Al Israel Airlines (ELAL.TA) said on Wednesday it will launch nonstop flights between Tel Aviv and Miami in November, its fifth city in North America.
El Al will operate three weekly flights to Miami with Boeing 777-200 aircraft, it said.
"This decision is part ... of the strategy in which we recognized the importance of the trans-Atlantic routes and our desire on expanding El Al's presence in North America," said David Maimon, El Al's chief executive.
El Al already flies nonstop to North American cities New York, Los Angeles, Boston and Toronto.
Looking to bolster its aging long-haul fleet of Boeing 767s, 747s and 777s, El Al is spending $1.25 billion on 15 new Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, which will start to be delivered to the company later this year.
(Reporting by Steven Scheer)
Led by the Acts of Random Kindness Club and its advisor Jill Katsaros, Three Rivers Middle School is celebrating National Kindness Week from Monday, Feb. 13 through Thursday, Feb. 16, just prior to mid-winter break. Special days are Make Someone Smile Monday, Treat Tuesday (students will find surprise treats in their lockers), Word Wall Wednesday (students will write kind sticky notes to friends and hang them up on banners throughout the school) and Tell-A-Joke Thursday (jokes will be told over the intercom throughout the day). Above, making posters for Word Wall Wednesday are (front from left) Ava Glass, Jori Bonnema, Kayla Watrous, (back) Kerrigan Borst and Mikayla Copley. Right, putting candy in students’ lockers were (front row from left) Eduardo Hernandez-Medina, Emily Workman, Zainab Haltam, Morgan Noel, (back row) Shantel Blyly, Abigail Griffioen, Izzy Marvin, Samantha Haydon, Katsaros, Anna Ives and Tylynn Beligano.
A major training exercise, named “Gauntlet”, kicks off this week at Fort Riley and runs through most of June.
According to the Army, more than 1,800 Soldiers will participate in this latest round of training. Gauntlet is part of the 1st Infantry Division commander’s Combat Training Center certification program.
The field training and fire-coordination exercise is designed to test command and control at all levels in field conditions and prove the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team’s readiness throughout its formation. To do this, Soldiers will conduct combined-arms breaches, decisive action in an urban environment, joint force integration and other scenarios.
The surrounding communities can expect to hear training noise now through June 19 at various times during the day and night, from small-arms fire to artillery and demolitions. The training will also involve the 1st Combat Aviation Brigade and numerous National Guard and Army Reserve units.
Captain Wes Morgan is likely to return for Leicester to face Atletico Madrid in their Champions League quarter-final second leg.
The skipper has missed the last six games with a back injury, but is expected to feature to solve the Foxes' defensive problems, with fellow centre-back Robert Huth suspended with Leicester trailing 1-0 from the first leg.
Islam Slimani is struggling with a groin problem, while midfielder Nampalys Mendy is out with an ankle issue.
Leicester squad: Schmeichel, Hamer, Zieler, Simpson, Benalouane, Morgan, Fuchs, Chilwell, Drinkwater, King, Ndidi, Amartey, Albrighton, Mahrez, Gray, Musa, Ulloa, Slimani, Vardy, Okazaki.
Vladimir Putin had not even been born in 1945 when the Red Army stormed into Berlin, but his rhetoric suggests otherwise. During his 2014 campaign to annex Crimea and harass Ukraine, the Russian president has repeatedly invoked the Soviet Union's triumph over Hitler's Germany.
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FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. – The North Peace Museum will be hosting its 21st annual Antique, Art and Collectibles Sale at the Fort St. John Legion in two weeks.
Proceeds from the event go towards the North Peace Historical Society and the operation of the Fort St. John North Peace Museum. Admission is $3 or $5 if you would like a souvenir 2017 Alaska Highway Calendar featuring Ruby Schubert’s historic photographs that were taken during construction of the highway.
The event takes place on October 20th from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday October 21st from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. For more info, call the North Peace Museum at 250-787-0430.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (Source: PTI Photo) Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (Source: PTI Photo)
Addressing a ‘parivartan rally’ in Lucknow ahead of the Uttar Pradesh polls, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday slammed the ruling Samajwadi Party and said development is not the priority for the rulers in the state.
“For fourteen years, Uttar Pradesh has been denied development,” Modi said, urging the electorate to vote the BJP to power in that state.
WATCH | PM Narendra Modi’s Parivartan Rally In Lucknow: Here’s What He Said
This is Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s first rally in Lucknow since he took oath. He last addressed a rally in Lucknow in March 2014 as the BJP’s prime ministerial candidate.
The ground where Modi is holding his rally has a capacity of five lakh, but BJP leaders expect a turnout of at least 10 lakh people in the 80 acre Ramabai Ambedkar maidan.
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BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — Ben Holmstrom scored twice as the Bridgeport Sound Tigers downed the Belleville Senators 3-1 on Saturday in American Hockey League action.
Connor Jones also scored for the Sound Tigers (23-17-6), who got a 24-save outing from Christopher Gibson.
Filip Chlapik scored the lone goal for the Senators (19-25-4). Danny Taylor stopped 24-of-27 shots in defeat.
Real Madrid recorded a 3-1 victory in the first leg at the Nou Camp as Ronaldo scored and then got sent off.
The Portuguese superstar only came on as a substitute on 58 minutes for Karim Benzema but scored a brilliant individual goal 10 minutes from time to fire his side in front.
Ronaldo celebrated wildly and ran to the corner taking his shirt off in the process, proudly showing off his six-pack.
The 32-year-old received a booking for his celebration and in doing so he managed to take aim at his rival Messi with the celebration.
Barcelona go into the Champions League quarter-final trailing 3-0 from the first leg.
Goals from Paulo Dybala (2) and Giorgio Chiellini mean the Catalan giants face an uphill battle to make the last four.
Should they progress, it would come just over a month after they historically overcame a 4-0 first leg battering from Paris Saint-Germain to go through.
And Spanish outlet Diario Gol claims Barcelona and star asset Lionel Messi are using famous wins over Real as a way to boost their chances of pulling off another unlikely win.
A compliment always breaks the ice.
Finding something nice to say about your date will soothe their nerves.
While it is easy to fill silences, don’t forget to ask your date about themselves, too.
A glass of wine can be relaxing but be mindful if your date isn’t drinking!
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Fire crews in Ladysmith battled a fully involved structure fire Wednesday with mutual aid from a number of nearby departments.
Crews were called to a burning home in the 400-block of Battie Drive in the south end of Ladysmith at around noon.
Heavy smoke could be seen pouring from the roof as firefighters doused it overhead with a ladder crane. Ladysmith's fire chief said strong wind made it difficult for firefighters and dry conditions were also of concern.
It's believed the blaze started in the basement, but the cause remains under investigation.
A man who said his mother lives in the home confirmed she wasn't inside when it caught fire, and that two cats and two dogs also made it out safely. He told CTV News he grew up in the home and said it's tough to see it go.
Mutual aid was called in from Crofton, Chemainus and North Oyster volunteer fire departments.
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AUBURN HILLS, MI – R&B superstar Bruno Mars isn’t losing sight of the big picture in lieu of his recent successes.
During last night’s leg of his 24K Magic World Tour in Auburn Hills, Michigan, he shocked the sold-out Palace of Auburn Hills audience by revealing that he was donating a cool million dollars to Flint Water Crisis victims.
Mars, 31, joins fellow artists such as Big Sean, Pusha T, The Game, DJ Mustard and, of course, Eminem in ensuring the people of Flint get back to an acceptable quality of life.
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A DOW CITY, IOWA MAN IS IN CUSTODY FACING CHARGES AFTER ALLEGEDLY STEALING SEVERAL THOUSAND DOLLARS FROM HIS FATHER.
THE CRAWFORD COUNTY SHERIFF SAYS 45-YEAR-OLD TADD PAIGE IS CHARGED WITH 10 COUNTS OF FIRST DEGREE THEFT, 34 COUNTS OF SECOND DEGREE THEFT AND ONGOING CRIMINAL CONDUCT.
COURT DOCUMENTS STATE THAT PAIGE ACCESSED HIS FATHER’S I-R-A ACCOUNT BY PRETENDING TO BE HIM AND SET UP A RECURRING PAYMENT BY CHECK.
PAIGE RECEIVED 44 CHECKS BETWEEN JANUARY OF 2016 AND AUGUST OF 2017 THAT TOTALED NEARLY $282-THOUSAND DOLLARS.
PAIGE IS BEING HELD IN THE CRAWFORD COUNTY JAIL ON $275-THOUSAND DOLLARS BOND.
The smaller guy who's been bullied for a while finally has to face the big bully in front of the whole school, gets in the first shot, and astounds. The punch the smaller guy packs is more than anyone expected.
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This picture was taken around 9:30 p.m., when the house reignited. (Source: Greg Schapker, WAVE 3 News)
NEW ALBANY, IN (WAVE) - Fire crews responded to a house fire in New Albany on Tuesday night.
Officials confirm a call came in shortly before 8:26 p.m. about a house fire in the 500 block of Fenwick Drive. That's off Green Valley Road near State Street.
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Once on scene, crews found heavy smoke and flames coming from the roof of the home. An hour later, flames shot from the home again when WAVE 3 News photographer Greg Schapker was on the scene.
It's believed everyone got out of the house.
New Albany Fire Department did ask for extra equipment because of the weather.
It's unknown what started the fire.
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Kevin and Jonathan Borlée have been in the World finals ever since 2009, usually coming fourth. It all started in the Beijing Games in 2008. Since then, they didn't miss a single 4x400m final in a big championship.
Frustration reigned after the race. Dylan said: "It's hard for us but we have to accept it." Jonathan added "it's very frustrating." Kevin said: "Another fourth place."
Belgium had a good chance to grab a medal, after Jamaica, the Bahamas and Botswana had been ousted in the semis.
The fourth place leaves Belgium with just one medal after the London Worlds: Nafi Thiam took the Gold in the heptathlon.
Climate change is an emergency; it’s time to treat it like one. Although our task seems even more daunting with the new administration, we are seeing more awareness and action than we have witnessed in decades. That is the silver lining to the orange cloud. This Sunflower Alliance General Assembly features a presentation by Dr. Janice Kirsch on learning how to be a “first responder” to the climate crisis, the greatest public health threat humankind has ever faced.
Kirsch is a physician who is also trained in public health as well as occupational and environmental medicine. She is the SF Bay Area Chapter leader of The Climate Mobilization and serves on the Steering Committee of 350 Bay Area.
Potluck lunch at 12:30, event begins at 1:00. Orientation to Sunflower Alliance's work at noon.
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Just one week on the job as head coach of the Oklahoma football team, and Lincoln Riley has made his first staffing addition.
Riley brings on Ruffin McNeill, to join the Sooners as Assistant Head Coach and Defensive Tackles Coach. McNeill spent the last season at the University of Virginia coaching the defensive line, but shares a coaching past with Lincoln.
The two worked on the sidelines together at East Carolina, where McNeill was the head coach for six seasons (2010-2015), and Riley was his offensive coordinator.
Prior to that, McNeill and Riley were at Texas Tech together.
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Jackson City Park will be filled this weekend just in time for the Father's Day Weekend with Carnival Rides, food vendors, crafts, music and so much more! The festival is open to the public with no gate/entry fee. Come on out and enjoy a fun filled weekend! The event Facebook page may be viewed athttps://www.facebook.com/events/1740126376316575/?ti=cl
16,695 affected in Goalpara dist
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GOALPARA, Aug 14 - The overall flood situation in Goalpara district is gloomy as incessant rain over the last few days has led to innundation of low-lying areas and subsequently affected a total population of 16,695, including 2,265 inmates under Balijana revenue circle and over 14,195 under Lakhipur circle. The district administration has in the meantime set up 10 relief camps under Balijana circle. A total of 1,236 hectares of crop land have been damaged by flood waters under Lakhipur revenue circle. According to the daily flood bulletin, a total of 68 villages under Lakhipur circle have been affected by floods, including the low-lying areas in and around Kharmuza, Kalodanga, Tiapara, Ramhari Char and Khankhuwa Char, while Joypur Bazaar continues to be under knee- deep water, even as 3 villages under Balijana, namely Hasilabil, Karbala and Bhatipara have been affected.
Lead engineer for Microsoft Identity Services Sarat Subramaniam, offers a detailed overview of Azure Active Directory B2B collaboration, now generally available. The Azure AD B2B service simplifies the secure sharing of your Apps and services with your external business partners and colleagues. It allows users to easily share common Apps and services to collaborate with their peers and IT to add and manage these external users without having to add them to the corporate directory or requiring partners to have Azure Active Directory in place. Further, conditional access authorization policies – including Multi-factor authentication enabled by Azure Active Directory keep data safe. Learn more at: aka.ms/AddB2Busers
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March 30 Genuine Parts Co
* Genuine parts company invests in leading industrial distributor in australasia
* Says co & inenco group enters into agreement whereby inenco will issue new shares to genuine parts co
* Says deal represents a 35% stake in inenco for approximately $70 million in cash
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WATERBURY, Conn. (AP) — Two existing Catholic schools in Waterbury plan to merge and open as a new school next fall.
Officials say the Blessed Sacrament School and St. Mary School will merge to form the Stream Academy, which will open September 2018.
The Republican-American reports the school will be located in the existing Blessed Sacrament School building.
According to the Archdiocese of Hartford, the name is an acronym for science, technology, religion, engineering, arts and math. The new school — which will serve students in pre-kindergarten to eighth-grade — will officially be called “Catholic Stream Academy of Waterbury: A Heritage School of St. Mary and Blessed Sacrament Schools.”
The parish and trustees will determine the future use of the St. Mary’s buildings, which are to close after the current year.
Lloyds smooths TFS refinancing with Penarth After a long absence, Lloyds Bank returned to the dollar market last week to price its Penarth credit card securitization. The transaction will have helped smooth the transition to market based funding in the absence of the Bank of England’s term funding scheme (TFS) and is likely to be followed by the other major UK banks.
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Wright (groin) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Heat.
Wright will be missing his sixth straight contest Monday and he's yet to be provided with a timetable for a return, so he'll continue to be evaluated on a game-to-game basis. His next opportunity to take the court will be Wednesday against the Wizards, though in the meantime, guys like Deyonta Davis and Jarell Martin could see a few extra minutes off the bench.
WASHINGTON — The Republican base is fiercely defending Donald Trump’s response to a violent white nationalist rally, arguing that the president’s dayslong refusal to explicitly condemn white supremacists and neo-Nazis is a matter of splitting hairs. Trump has faced enormous backlash from his own party’s leaders for being slow to condemn the neo-Nazis and white-power groups…
WBRSO locates missing Brusly man
BRUSLY - The West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office has safely located a man who went missing Friday.
The sheriff's office says 46-year-old Cedric Davis went missing after he left his home Friday. A search for David went underway until he was found Wednesday afternoon.
Deputies say friends were concerned since Davis suffers from a mental illness and required medical treatment.
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Firefighters in Bacup were called out to FOUR wheelie bin fires on New Year’s Day.
The incidents happened on Hammerton Green and Yorkshire Street in the town centre on the evening of Sunday, January 1.
Chris Howarth, watch manager at Bacup fire station, said wheelie bin fires can cause serious injuries and death.
He said: “Such behaviour ties up vital resources and has the potential to put lives at risk through fires spreading to vehicles and properties.”
New Delhi [India], Dec 11 (ANI): Automobile major Tata Motors on Monday announced the company's decision to hike prices of its entire passenger vehicles range by up to Rs. 25,000, starting January 2018, attributed to rising input costs.
"The changing market conditions, rising input costs and various external economic factors have compelled us to consider the price increase. We are optimistic on maintaining our growth trajectory in the coming year on the back of our robust product portfolio like TIAGO, HEXA, TIGOR and the recently launched NEXON," said Mayank Pareek, President, Passenger Vehicle Business, Tata Motors.
The introductory prices of the recently launched lifestyle compact SUV, NEXON, which comes with Level NEX Design, Performance and Technology features, will be ending by December 31, and this entire range will also witness a price hike from January 2018 by up to Rs. 25,000. (ANI)
After receiving a few customer complaints regarding overheating of the ThinkPad X1 Carbon range, Lenovo has begun a voluntary recall of its fifth iteration of the laptop.
An internal investigation conducted by the company has revealed that some of its ThinkPad X1 Carbon notebooks manufactured between December 2016 and October 2017 have an “unfastened screw” that could be damaging the battery, leading to overheating and “potentially posing a fire hazard”.
The affected models – 20HQ, 20HR, 20K3, and 20K4 – were sold worldwide and Lenovo is advising owners to switch off their notebooks and not use them until a free service inspection, to be conducted by the manufacturer, can be undertaken.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan along with daughter Aaradhya Bachchan experienced a moment of pride when she became the first Indian actress to hoist the Indian National Flag at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM). The two of them hoisted the Indian flag in the honour of the 70th year of India’s Independence and sang the National Anthem.After flag hoisting, Aishwarya thanked everyone for giving such an honour to her. She was also felicitated with Excellence in Global Cinema Award at this year's IFFM.Speaking at the event, Aishwarya thanked everyone for the opportunity. She said “Thank you so much Melbourne, thank you, everyone, for giving us such a moment of pride and happiness with so much love and warmth. Celebrating our 70th Independence Day will forever be such a beautiful memory for me and my dearest Aaradhya.”
Since the president took office just over three weeks ago, lawmakers have filed a host of bills to combat policies ranging from his immigration order to his threat to repeal Obamacare. Lawmakers say they are unsure what the president could do next, but they want to be ready.
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Don't be alarmed if you see a large number of people walking along Kentucky's busy highways this week. Thousands of volunteers are expected to pick up litter.
State officials say it marks the year's first roadside cleanup outing for adopt-a-highway volunteers. The transportation cabinet is reminding motorists that when the volunteers are working, roadsides are active work zones and drivers are expected to slow down.
The cabinet says the division of roadside maintenance collects nearly 100,000 bags of highway litter each year. The program includes nearly 700 groups and volunteers. They remove thousands of bags of litter from about 3,400 miles of roadside.
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He was old wood coolRugged, lined and beautifulSomeone people clung toLike paint
He didn’t choose his friends
Everyone was welcome
And he played no favourites
But few weathered well in his company
Most faded quickly
In that radiant presence
I loved the bastard
And hated him
How could anyone be so goddamn perfect
Yet completely unaware of it
Devoid of ego
Completely naive
To the power he wielded
Over everything he touched
Over anyone who fell under his gaze
Over any room he walked into
He loved everyone
And everyone loved him
Even those who hated him
Who nonetheless
Felt like better human beings
In his presence
Only to suffer an aching longing
As soon as he moved on to the next thing
Which was all too often
In the end
I couldn’t keep up
Fell to the wayside
Like so many other bits
Of chipped paint
Feeling a hollowness
Which his presence
Would never fill again
I could never feel fulfilled
Again
× Sheboygan police investigate death of 3-month-old baby
SHEBOYGAN — Sheboygan police are investigating the death of a three-month-old baby that happened Friday, April 15th at a home near 10th and Pershing.
Police said around 4:00 a.m, they were called out to the home for a report of a child not breathing. The child was taken to the hospital, and pronounced dead.
The investigation is ongoing.
Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
The Sokoto State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has said the “immaturity” of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, is responsible for Nigeria’s current economic downturn. Speaking in Sokoto, the state Seretary of the party, Kabiru Aliyu, also blamed the “poor performance” of the APC-led Federal Government on the frosty relationship between the […]
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Jerrick Harding scored 29 points and Dusty Baker added 17, including a career-high tying five 3-pointers, to help Weber State beat Northern Arizona 87-55 on Saturday night.
Harding made 5 of 7 from 3-point range and finished 11-of-15 shooting. Ryan Richardson had 16 points and Zach Braxton scored 10 for Weber State (15-7, 8-2 Big Sky Conference). The Wildcats have won five in a row and eight of their last nine.
Harding scored 10 points, including two 3s, during a 19-3 run that made it 23-7 about nine minutes in and Weber State led by double figures the rest of the way. Baker hit a 3-pointer to spark a 16-0 spurt that pushed the lead to 41 points with four minutes to play.
Torry Johnson had 17 points, Karl Harris scored 11 and Corey Brown added 10 for Northern Arizona (4-20, 1-10). The Lumberjacks have lost three in a row and 10 of their last 11.
Weber State hit 13 3-pointers and shot 60 percent from the field.
As seen on last week’s episode of WWE Monday Night Raw in Detroit, MI at the Little Caesars Arena on the USA Network, Braun Strowman won a Battle Royal involving all of the tag teams that compete in the division on Raw.
As a result of this win, Strowman is the new #1 contender for the titles and will challenge Sheamus and Cesaro for them at WrestleMania 34. It remains to be seen if Strowman will have a partner for this match.
In an update, WWE has announced that Strowman will find a tag team partner in order to challenge for the Raw Tag Team Titles at the biggest event of the year for sports entertainment company.
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1:36 Krzyzewski talks about Duke's lack of cohesion against Hokies
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1:32 Duke assistant coach Jeff Capel fills in for Coach K in 2016
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* Signs contract with American pharmaceutical laboratory
* Will start to deliver first sensors in Q4 of 2017
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NAIROBI Kenyan herdsmen burnt down a luxury safari lodge owned by a white conservationist on Wednesday, a neighbouring ranch owner said, the latest attack to take place in the drought-stricken Laikipia area.
The attack on the Mukutan Retreat, where guests can pay more than $650 (£523) per night according to travel websites, followed a military operation to restore law and order in the area.
Kenyan security officials and the lodge's owners were not immediately available for comment.
Insecurity in Laikipia has spiked in recent months as armed cattle herders searching for scarce grazing drive tens of thousands of cattle onto private farms and ranches. A dozen people have been killed.
Some lawmakers have said the violent land invasions were being stoked by politicians seeking votes from particular ethnic blocs in a national election scheduled for August.
A recent victim was Tristan Voorspuy, a dual British-Kenyan national, who was shot dead this month.
(Reporting by Duncan Miriri; editing by Richard Lough)
FALMOUTH — The town will host a public forum on plans for Route 1 North at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 25, at Lunt Auditorium.
The committee charged with developing a vision and master plan for this section of U.S. Route 1 is seeking public input on its draft recommendations. Contact Melissa Tryon at 699-5335 or mtryon@falmouthme.org for more information.
A Dearborn family and Crime Stoppers are asking for your help to solve a murder mystery that goes back more than a decade. Aniseh Eljahmi was murdered 11 years ago on April 13, 2006 in front of her home and her young daughter.
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In the latest of a series of hammer blows to the Scarborough News Sunday League, top-flight side FILO have called it quits.
The Whitby-based Division One side have struggled throughout this season and have walked away with five games left this campaign.
"It's another blow to Sunday League football, and another set of lads who have not fulfilled their commitment to the club they signed for," said disappointed league chairman Mark Plumpton.
"I am massively concerned, as are the whole committee, as to where this will leave the League as a whole for next season and we are hoping next Thursday's meeting will help us gain an idea of where we stand regarding the league constitution and the future of Scarborough Sunday League football."
More in this week's paper.
(L-R) Lugoff Fire Chief Dennis Ray, Katelyn Sentner, and Lugoff Battalion Chief Chris Spitzer
Lugoff firefighters received a donated gift from Kateyln Sentner with Southern Yankees Works to display in their headquarters fire station on Thursday October 5, 2017. The artwork donated is hand burnt from wooden decor and custom made for the Lugoff firefighters displaying the department’s core values of pride, honor, integrity, and professionalism. Katelyn owns Southern Yankees Works and can be reached at www.SouthernYankeesWorks.etsy.com.
U.S. President Donald Trump reads from a prepared statement as he delivers remarks on the protests in Charlottesville, Virginia, from his golf estate in Bedminster, New Jersey U.S., August 12, 2017.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump on Saturday condemned violence that erupted between white nationalists and counter-demonstrators on Saturday in Charlottesville, Virginia.
"We must ALL be united & condemn all that hate stands for," Trump wrote in a Twitter message. "There is no place for this kind of violence in America."
Officials had approved the protest march in downtown Charlottesville but cancelled the event and declared a state of emergency after outbreaks of violence.
Ghana Africa Cup of Nations revelation Bernard Tekpetey has been working his socks off in training for his German Bundesliga side Schalke 04.
The teenager wants to build on his promising displays at the just ended African championship in Gabon.
Tekpetey managed the two appearances for the clubs- all in the Europa League.
He could be handed game time on Thursday in the Royal Blues' against PAOK.
The Royal Blues are out for training - an important couple of days lie ahead! 💪⚽️ #UEL #s04 pic.twitter.com/P9Fk3oaxzE — FC Schalke 04 (@s04_en) February 14, 2017
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Adyan Ul-Haque, 10, using a red dye to test for acids and bases while on a tour of biotechnology firm Shire's manufacturing plant in Woodlands to mark World Haemophilia Day yesterday. He and his mother were among 11 visitors picked by the Haemophilia Society of Singapore for a chance to explore the plant that makes clotting factors. Adyan and others with the condition rely on clotting factor injections to help stop their bleeding when injured. The disorder, which also causes internal bleeding and joint damage, is thought to affect about 400,000 around the globe.
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KINGSTON, Ont. -- Ontario Provincial Police have identified two people killed in a collision in eastern Ontario.
Police say an SUV and a tractor-trailer collided last Friday on Highway 401 in Kingston, Ont.
They say two occupants of the SUV died at the scene.
They have been identified as 33-year-old Cheng Yuan of Waterloo, Ont., and 27-year-old Meiyu Li of Burnaby, B.C.
Police say the highway was closed for nine hours while the crash was investigated.
New York: The maker of Ambien said Wednesday that "racism is not a known side effect" after Roseanne Barr cited the insomnia drug in explaining the tweet that led ABC to cancel her show .
Hours after ABC pulled the plug on Roseanne following her offensive tweet about former Obama adviser Valerie Jarrett – and quickly breaking a promise to stay off Twitter – the comedian was busy posting on the social media platform.
Barr tweeted that what she did was unforgiveable and urged supporters not to defend her. She said of the Jarrett tweet: "It was 2 in the morning and I was ambien tweeting."
The drug maker Sanofi took to social media to say that "while all pharmaceutical treatments have side effects, racism is not a known side effect of any Sanofi medication."
Barr later tweeted that she has had odd experiences while taking the drug late at night.
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Thirteen security guards at the Compass Minerals Mine in Goderich are walking the picket line.
The United Steel Workers say employees of ASAP Secured showed up to work Sunday to find out they had been locked out by their employer. Employees and the union had been negotiating a new contract for the past several months.
"It is shocking for an employer to make such a spiteful decision, just days before Christmas," said Marty Warren, USW Ontario Director.
"The workers were given no warning that they were being locked out. The union was informed by the employer after the lockout began," Warren said. CTV contacted ASAP secured for comment Monday afternoon.
They have yet to respond.
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HardCover. Pub Date :2013-05-01 Pages: 160 Language: English Publisher: Hachette US In this perfectly compact read. # 1 New York Times bestselling author John C. Maxwell explains how true leadership works. It is not generated by your title . In fact. being named to a position is the lowest of the five levels every effective leader achieves. To be more than a boss people are required to follow. you must master the ability to inspire and invest in people. You need to build a team that produces not only results. but also future leaders. By combining the advice contained in these pages with skill and dedication. you can reach the pinnacle of leadership-where your influence extends beyond your immediate reach for the benefit of others.Derived from material previously published in the Wall Street Journal bestseller The 5 Levels of Leadership.
× Columbia woman arrested on suspicion of shoplifting
COLUMBIA, Lancaster County — Columbia Borough Police arrested a 35-year-old woman suspected of committing retail theft at a CVS Pharmacy on Dec. 5.
Mary Waiwada, no known address, was detained on the 400 block of Locust Street within minutes of CVS employees reporting the theft to police at 1:57 p.m., police say. Waiwada matched the description of the suspect provided to police. Waiwada was two blocks from the store, which is located at 615 Locust Street. She was found to be in possession of merchandise from the store that she did not pay for, police say.
CVS employees positively identified Waiwada, as did store surveillance video, according to police.
Waiwada was arraigned on one count of retail theft by Magisterial District Judge Miles K. Bixler and committed to Lancaster County Prison in lieu of $5,000 bail.
Brenda Gail Clay, age 70 of Lancing, TN, passed away unexpectedly Friday, December 8, 2017 at Roane Medical Center.
Preceded in death by her parents, Leo William Davidson and Helen Geneva King; husband, Michael Clay. She is survived by her daughter, Regina Sue Crosley of Clinton; grandchildren, Krystle Johnson and husband Michael of Kingston, TN, Zack Crosley of Knoxville, TN; four great grandchildren; brother, James Davidson and wife Donna of Lancing, TN and Roger Davidson and wife Carol of Miamisburg, OH; sister, Barbara Turner and husband Ron of Summerset, KY.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, December 13, 2017 from 1-3 pm at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home with Funeral services to follow at 3 pm in the chapel. Interment will follow at Grandview Memorial Gardens. www.holleygamble.com
ANKARA, April 13 Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed on Thursday to support an investigation by the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons into the chemical weapons attack in Syria last week, Turkish presidential sources said.
In a phone call, Erdogan stressed to his Russian counterpart that the use of chemical weapons was a crime against humanity, they said.
The April 4 attack in the town of Khan Sheikhoun, blamed by many governments on the forces of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, killed scores of people and prompted the United States to launch a missile strike on a Syrian air base in response. (Reporting by Tulay Karadeniz; Writing by Tuvan Gumrukcu; Editing by Andrew Roche)
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Authorities on the hunt for a suspect who they say fatally shot an elderly Cleveland man in a gruesome video posted on Facebook say his last known location was at the shooting site. Police and the FBI in Cleveland said Monday that the suspect, 37-year-old Steve Stephens, could still be in the city or in surrounding states.
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BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) — Police say a Connecticut pastor faces charges after he forged deed documents and sold a church worth more than $1 million to himself for $1.
The Connecticut Post reports (http://bit.ly/2to7GPU ) that Bishop Franklin Fountain is charged with first-degree larceny and second-degree forgery. He was released Wednesday on a promise to appear in court.
Bridgeport police say they received a complaint from the church’s board of directors and members of Fountain’s family that Fountain had allegedly altered the deed documents and sold the church to himself.
The newspaper reports that records show Fountain owns the church and property valued at $1.5 million.
Fountain says the case is “ridiculous” and that he expects “this will all be worked out.”
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Information from: Connecticut Post, http://www.connpost.com
No winner in China-US trade war: Premier Li
There will be no winner in a trade war should it happen between China and the United States, Premier Li Keqiang said at a press conference after the conclusion of the annual legislative session.
The Toronto Maple Leafs are bringing the playoffs to the Air Canada Centre and since early Monday morning you couldn’t go a couple metres without seeing someone decked out in leafs gear.
There’s a real buzz around the city and businesses are feeling it too.
IOWA CITY, Iowa — A Democratic candidate for Iowa Secretary of State is refunding a contribution from a national political group after learning it was mistakenly given and accepted in violation of Iowa law.
Deidre DeJear’s campaign said Tuesday it would refund the $5,000 contribution from EMILY’s List “as soon as possible” after learning of the violation from The Associated Press.
Iowa campaign finance law bars political action committees from donating to candidates for state office during the legislative session, and prohibits candidates from accepting them.
DeJear is running against Jim Mowrer in the June 5 primary for the Democratic nomination. The winner will challenge Republican incumbent Secretary of State Paul Pate in the November.
EMILY’s List made the donation to DeJear from its PAC on March 8, days before it publicly endorsed her.
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According to section 77(1) of the Constitution,
“The President shall at least once in each year attend a sitting of the National Assembly and address a session on the condition of The Gambia, the policies of the Government and the administration of the State.”
The President was scheduled to address the National Assembly on Friday 22nd June 2018 but this did not take place. We are now in July. When will he address the National Assembly on the “condition of The Gambia, the policies of the Government and the administration of the State”?
Philadelphia police are hoping newly released surveillance video will help them track down a gunman.The incident happened on April 2 at 9 p.m. in South Philadelphia.The video shows the man firing at least two shots in the 2000 block of South 4th Street.Fortunately, no one was hit.Police say the suspect was last seen in the 400 hundred block of Emily Street.Anyone who recognizes him is asked to contact Philadelphia Police by dialing 911 or 215-686-TIPS (8477), or by texting a tip to PPD TIP (773847).------
The Fourth of July holiday is a time when many Americans like to break out the patriotic displays, but Arthur McCann takes it to another level.
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The Norwood resident has transformed his front lawn on Earle Street into a red, white and blue American flag complete with 50 stars and 13 stripes. He used field paint, stencils and measuring tape to get the job done.
"If you're going to do it, you have to do it right," McCann said.
He tells WBZ-TV that he comes from a patriotic family, with a grandfather who served in World War II, and wants to show respect for veterans and others serving their country.
"I just love America and the freedom and opportunities it gives and I love to be creative," McCann said.
McCann has a big Independence Day party ever year. He said the response to the lawn flag from those in town "is through the roof."
"I'm blown away. People stand on the roof of their car and take pictures with their kids here," he said. "It's so cool to see a good, positive response."
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The tech, known as ChameleonMask, “uses a real human as a surrogate for another remote user. To do this, a surrogate user wears a mask-shaped display that shows a remote user’s live face, and a voice channel transmits a remote user’s voice.” It looks, to be sure, extremely natural and not unsettling.
“Human Uber,” developed in Japan, provides a way to attend events remotely using another person’s body. “It’s surprisingly natural” says its inventor, Jin Rekimoto of Sony #emtechasia pic.twitter.com/WZHPVcZ6M0 — will knight (@willknight) January 30, 2018
According to Rekimoto, “Our pilot study confirmed that people could regard the masked person as a right person.” The developers also tested cosplaying as an anime character in real life.
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Ozbilici, who covered the failed coup bid in Turkey and has carried out missions in Syria, Libya and Egypt, said he always tried to be ready for difficult tests, “to have the courage to confront a world which has been made rotten by the dishonest and corrupt, in order to try to do some good”.
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia’s Surgutneftegaz has awarded a tender on Monday to sell 1.2 million tonnes of Urals crude oil loading from Baltic ports in July-December to Shell, traders said.
Shell will receive 200,000 tonnes of Urals per month from Primorsk or Ust-Luga.
According to market participants, the premium to the price formula paid by the winner was a touch above $0.30 a barrel, slightly below the price level achieved in the previous tender.
Shell was also the winner of Surgutneftegaz previous tender for Urals loading in January-June.
SAMBA: The Border Security Force (BSF) has foiled an infiltration bid by terrorists in the Samba sector along the border area in Kashmir.
The officials on Saturday said, “BSF sentinels had noticed suspicious movement along the international border in Samba sector on Thursday night. A round of retaliatory fire by the forces forced the intruders to return.”
“Alert BSF troops fired upon the infiltrators forcing them to return. Following that, no more movement was seen later,” officials added.
There was no injury or casualty recorded on either side.
Further details are awaited.
SEGUIN TWP. – A boater and passenger were charged after police stopped them on a Seguin Township lake on Canada Day.
On July 1 shortly after 4 p.m. while conducting marine patrol on Little Whitefish Lake, members of the West Parry Sound OPP checked a vessel. After speaking with the driver of the boat, the officer believed the man had consumed alcohol.
Kevin Williamson, 31, of Innisfil, was arrested and charged with operating a vessel with more than 80 mgs of alcohol in his blood and operating a vessel with open liquor.
The driver was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Parry Sound, on Aug. 2.
A respected longtime gymnastics coach from Illinois has been banned by USA Gymnastics and is under investigation for ethics violations.Todd Gardiner is a graduate of Hinsdale High School and was a national champion in 1976. He has since become a five-time Regional Coach of the Year, according to an online bio.USA Gymnastics said Gardiner has been banned for violating two sections of its ethics code. The sections deal with sexual misconduct and sexual relationships with athletes.USA Gymnastics would not elaborate on the alleged violations. ABC7 Eyewitness News has not been able to reach Gardiner for comment.
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One South Carolina family had the worst kind of surprise on Easter Sunday. Looking out onto their porch on what was supposed to be a calm day, they were instead greeted by a 9-foot alligator staring back at them.
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They say the gator had to climb a 15 foot staircase, break through a screen, climb through a doorway, and then push furniture out of the way.
Wildlife experts say this type of behavior is not unusual for alligators during this time of the year. They are making their way out of hibernation and into warmer waters. They start new feeding patterns and defend their territory as they move into mating season.
After making the first Friday of every month a reason to celebrate what's special about the community, Silverthorne will recognize Cycle Silverthorne Month in June, and the town is inviting residents and visitors alike to ride their bikes to the Silverthorne Performing Arts Center for an evening of outdoor festivities from 4-7 p.m. Friday.
There will be food and alcohol for sale, and live music with Shaky Hand String Band, as well as bike-themed vendors, art projects and activities. Rumor has it, there will even be an adult big-wheel relay race, according to the town. Also, Wish for Wheels will be on-site building bicycles for 25 children.
Additionally, the event will serve as the kickoff for the annual bike bingo competition. Folks can pick up a bingo card and ride their bike to each location on the card throughout the month to collect stamps and complete a bingo for prizes.
For more, follow the town at Facebook.com/SilverthorneCO or go to Silverthorne.org.
Governor Tom Wolf has unveiled Resurface PA, his administration’s new statewide initiative to attack potholes across the state. With warmer weather here, Wolf says PennDOT is mounting an aggressive campaign to accelerate repaving work with $150-million dollars targeting more than 700-miles this year. Drivers can report potholes and other highway-maintenance concerns on state routes by calling 1-800-fix-road or go online to: customercare.penndot.gov
GETTY Zinedine Zidane has called on the Real Madrid fans to fire them to Champions League glory
Real hold a 2-1 lead over Bayern Munich going into tonight’s last-16 second-leg clash.
Zidane is without key man Gareth Bale for the crunch game but he’s confident his side will progress - if supporters rally round them.
The Real boss said: “I'm not going to talk about the importance of this game, we all know how important it is.
“But our fans will need to play a more prominent role than usual.
“We always need them, and they are always there for us but in a game like this, we need to be full on and really getting behind us.
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And the cover goes to...Kate Upton!
For the third time in her modeling history, the supermodel earned the front page of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue. During Tuesday night's Valentine's Day edition of Jimmy Kimmel Live, the late-night host showed this year's three covers featuring Kate.
"Is that really a swimsuit that you're wearing?" Jimmy Kimmel joked. "Because it seems just like a hammock that got torn to bits." Kate added while laughing, "I'm pretty sure it's just a rope. It's apparently Sports Illustrated nude magazine."
The debut comes only one day after the reveal of pregnant Hannah Jeter's photo that appears inside the magazine. It's the 26-year-old's fifth time appearing in the magazine, but she graced the cover of the 2015 issue. Jeter's sexy photo was taken only a few weeks after she learned she was eating for two.
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australian secret service officers have secured thousands of classified documents that were sold with two second-hand filing cabinets.
Australian Broadcasting Corp. representatives say Australian Security Intelligence Organization officials entered the broadcaster's bureaus in Parliament House in the capital Canberra and in Brisbane city with safes early Thursday.
Both the secret service and the ABC have access to the safes that remain on ABC premises. The documents were found in two filing cabinets sold from a Canberra second-hand furniture store.
ABC director Gaven Morris says the Cabinet documents were secured as a result of negotiations between lawyers for the ABC and Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull's department.
Turnbull says police are involved in his department's investigation into how the papers were mislaid.
DRIVERS will be able to park free at a Wargrave car park before Christmas.
The car park in School Lane will be free on Saturdays and Sundays from tomorrow (Saturday) until Christmas Eve.
In previous years the Wokingham Borough Council scheme has applied only on Saturdays.
Councillor Chris Bowring, executive member for highways and transport, said: “We want to increase trade in our town and villages so I hope this can give people a good incentive to visit the array of wonderful shops we have.”
Jeremy London has been arrested for domestic violence.
E! News can confirm the actor, known for his roles on 7th Heaven, Party of Five and in 1995 comedy Mallrats, was taken into custody Friday in Jackson County, Miss. on one count of domestic violence simple assault.
There's little information as to who else the alleged incident involved, though according to TMZ (who was first to report the news) he was reportedly arrested outside the home of his wife of four years, Juliet Reeves.
London, 45, has not commented publicly on the arrest. E! News has reached out to his rep for comment.
The Medical University of South Carolina has advanced a new 128-bed hospital project.
According to The Post and Courier, the school’s board of trustees agreed Friday to initial plans for building a new $325 million hospital. However, hospital leaders have not indicated where it will located.
The board’s approval is just the first step in the process. It allows MUSC to apply for a Certificate of Need from the state Department of Health and Environmental Control.
Also at the meeting, the board approved a motion to seek approval from the State Fiscal Accountability Authority for a plot of land for the project, at a cost of $10 million.
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A bolt of lightning struck a moving car during Sunday's storms, leaving a mom and her two children shaken.
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"I'm lucky and happy I'm here," said Dedra McClenahan, who was driving the car along Rt. 13 just east of New Athens, IL.
McClenahan said she had no idea lightning could strike a car. The bolt hit near the top of the windshield.
"Super bright, super loud," is how McClenahan described the strike. "When the lightning hit my car shut off and I just went over to the right."
McClenahan says she was taken the hospital to be checked out for tingling in her arm. Her two daughters were unhurt.
Despite myths about tires, experts say car strikes can happen and the metal around the vehicle actually offers protection to those inside.
It was a New Year’s surprise for the parents of Rory Ramos.
At just one minute after midnight, Rory became the first baby born in the state in 2017.
According to his parents, the surprise was that he wasn’t due until January 8.
“But you know, early signs of labor started yesterday morning and as they got more serious, it got closer to being real, like it could happen,” said Rory’s mother Anika Ramos.
Rory was born at Queen’s Medical Center at 7 lbs., 6.6 oz., and 19 inches long.
Rory is the third child, and third son, of Richard and Anika ramos. They say each child’s name has something to do with king”and they say Rory means “red king.”
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Cleveland city officials will hold a news conference to discuss the latest details in the search for the Facebook murder suspect, Steve Stephens.
The news conference is scheduled for 12:15 p.m.
Stephens, the Ohio murder suspect accused of posting video of a shooting death on Facebook, “may be out of state at this time,” Cleveland police said. Authorities are asking residents of Pennsylvania, New York, Indiana and Michigan “to be on alert.”
ALLEGAN-A fire at 215 Jackson St. in Allegan was contained to the garage after Allegan Fire District arrived around 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 14, to find flames shooting through the garage roof and side wall.
A neighbor's home to the east suffered melted siding with the wind blowing in that direction. A few explosions occurred in the garage because of fireworks stored there, said fire chief Nick Brink.
The cause is yet to be determined. The rest of the home was saved although it may have some smoke damage. The home belongs to Michelle and Clair Greenway. No injuries were reported from the fire although firefighters were also battling 90 degree heat. Hopkins Area Fire Department assisted at the scene.
A Walton County Sheriff's Office deputy with over 35 years of experience in law enforcement will be laid to rest Tuesday after passing away over the weekend.
Tony Anderson, 60, passed away suddenly on Saturday. It is unclear how he died.
A Facebook post by the Walton County Sheriff's Office read "Our hearts are broken because of the sudden passing of one of our own". He began his career in law enforcement in 1980.
A visitation will be held Monday night for Anderson at Lord and Stephens West in Bogart from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. His funeral will take place on Tuesday at 3 p.m.
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CineFix presents their picks for the top 10 science fiction films of all time.
We’re breaking down some of the all time great sci-fi by asking, what does science fiction do exactly? How many different ideas can the genre explore? We try to answer that with a top 10 featuring everything from space operas to near future dystopian tales.
A self-driving Uber hit and killed a woman in Arizona Sunday night in what appears to be the first fatal accident involving an autonomous vehicle, according to reports.
Uber said, as a result, it’s suspending tests of its self-driving cars in Pittsburgh, San Francisco, Toronto and the greater Phoenix area, Bloomberg reported Monday.
The woman was walking outside of the crosswalk when she was struck in Tempe around 10 p.m. Sunday, police said in a statement.
The pedestrian, who was not identified pending family notification, was crossing the road from west to east and was struck by the Uber, which was traveling northbound.
The woman was taken to the hospital where she died of her injuries.
The operator of the car was behind the wheel but the vehicle was in autonomous mode at the time.
“Our hearts go out to the victim’s family,” an Uber spokeswoman said in a statement. “We are fully cooperating with local authorities in their investigation of this incident.”
Vixen can be adopted at Louisville Metro Animal Services. (Source: Facebook/LMAS)
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - Louisville Metro Animal Services is offering free pet adoptions, thanks to everyone to had their pets' photographed with Santa Claus over the holidays.
Friends of Metro Animal Services, the non-profit group that raises money for LMAS hosted the Pet Photos With Santa events in December.
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They donated $1,000 to be used for waiving adoption fees, beginning Tuesday.
Pets can be adopted at the Animal House Center, located at 3516 Newburg Road.
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Adoption fees will be waived on a first come, first served basis until the donated money runs out.
Click here to contact LMAS and learn more about their pet adoption process.
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A vigil is planned Tuesday night in Happy Valley-Goose Bay for Mayor John Hickey, who remains in critical but stable condition after he was shot in a hunting accident this weekend.
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WARSAW, Poland — Poland's Foreign Ministry says the nation's permanent representative to the European Union has stepped down and the resignation has been accepted.
Foreign Minister Witold Waszczykowski said Friday that Jaroslaw Starzyk, 54, had submitted his resignation for "personal reasons." The ministry later said the resignation was accepted, giving no other details.
But the Onet.pl news portal said documents suggesting that Starzyk could have collaborated with communist-era intelligence were found in archives. The portal said Starzyk had concealed the fact of collaboration.
Under Polish law, officials to state offices must declare any communist-era collaboration and anyone caught lying is subject to being dismissed.
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On GPS, Jordan's King Abdullah II says Trump's embassy move was a concession to Israelis that made Palestinians doubt the U.S. as an honest broker.
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A dash of gold improves microlasers
By attaching gold nanoparticles to the surface of a microlaser, researchers in the USC Viterbi School of Engineering demonstrated a frequency comb that takes up less space and requires 1000 times less power than current comb technology.
A dash of gold improves microlasers Gold. The word brings to mind wedding rings, buried treasure and California in the 1840's. But when gold is reduced to 1/100,000 the size of a human hair, it takes on an entirely new personality. 4 hours ago from Phys.org A dash of gold improves microlasers, 1 hours ago from Science Blog A dash of gold improves microlasers, 5 hours ago from Eurekalert
Microlasers get a performance boost from a bit of gold Scientists have boosted the efficiency of microlasers using tiny gold particles, thus expanding the technology's real-world application possibilities. 2 hours ago from UPI
Ford Motor Company plans to build a $200 million aerodynamic testing facility in suburban Detroit.
The Dearborn-based automaker announced Wednesday that the wind tunnel complex will be on 13 acres next to Ford's current Driveability Test Facility in Allen Park.
In an announcement, the company highlighted consumers' desire for improved fuel economy:
"Consumers’ appetite for vehicles with greater fuel efficiency and performance has led Ford to invest in a new aerodynamic testing complex that will house a next-generation rolling road wind tunnel and state-of-the-art climatic chamber. The new facility will come complete with testing advancements that better match the technological development of Ford products – both production vehicles and racing vehicles."
At this year's Detroit Auto Show, fuel efficient and eco-friendly cars took home the major rewards, signaling a shift in the auto industry.
Construction on the Ford facility is scheduled to start this year.
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April 28 Assets at the Exchange Fund, which are used to back the Hong Kong dollar, totalled HK$3,764.8 billion ($483.95 billion) at the end of March, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) said on Friday.
The figure was HK$60.2 billion lower than the total at the end of February, with foreign currency assets increasing by HK$18.0 billion and Hong Kong dollar assets down by HK$78.2 billion, the city's de facto central bank said in a statement.
The HKMA said the rise in foreign currency assets was mainly due to the purchase of foreign currencies with Hong Kong dollars. The decline in Hong Kong dollar assets was mainly due to the decrease in Exchange Fund Bills and Notes issued but not yet settled and sale of Hong Kong dollars for foreign currencies.
($1 = 7.7793 Hong Kong dollars) (Reporting by Twinnie Siu in HONG KONG; Editing by Biju Dwarakanath)
The Rockets hit some shots after halftime.
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This is the only good thing that the Twins did yesterday.
#MNTwins @ #Yankees Brian Dozier singles in the 5th inning to extend his hitting streak to 17 games despite a Yankees fan’s shirt saying his streak will end (00:54) MLB Gameday: https://t.co/P0HiN5LrmH pic.twitter.com/iu5z4N3adI — Ballpark Videos (@BallparkVids) April 24, 2018
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360Fresh: Duno – I Stole Your Beat
Militant Music Artist Duno sets off 2017 with this masterpiece titled “I Stole Your Beat”, fresh off his last single “jeje ft Michael Demi” Duno decided to go on a rap spree on this record incorporating dope and legendary beats from both home and abroad and justice was vehemently served on every one them. Download this joint for free as we await his first official single of 2017.
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KALAMAZOO, Mich. – The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety arrested a man wanted on several warrants Tuesday morning.
Officers say they went to a home in the 1400 block of Stockbridge Avenue about 4:00 a.m. looking for the 23-year-old man. Police say they also had information that the suspect was armed.
Several officers surrounded the home and they started contacting him using a PA system. He surrendered without incident. His name has not yet been released.
Deputies and police are searching for a pair of suspects that are prowling vehicles and taking credit cards. They are using the cards at area department stores. Benton County Sheriff’s Office
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London police are searching for a suspect following an armed robbery of an Old East Village variety store.
Police say a lone male entered the Mini-Mart at 750 Lorne Ave. around 2 p.m. Thursday, pulled out a weapon and demanded cash.
The suspect received some money and fled on foot. No one was hurt.
He was wearing dark clothing and concealed his face with an article of clothing.
Call police if you have any information.
TRINIDAD, Wash. (AP) — Authorities have lowered evacuation levels for homes southeast of Wenatchee from evacuate immediately to be aware and ready to evacuate because of a wildfire.
The Grant County Sheriff’s Office says the fire started Tuesday afternoon near Trinidad and quickly grew to 500 acres, threatening homes, crops, range land and orchards.
The Washington State Patrol closed Highway 28 at Trinidad temporarily in both directions Tuesday afternoon. The highway was back open before 7 p.m.
Pro-am play gets underway today at the 2018 Military Tribute at the Greenbrier. Familiar names from the NFL, NASCAR and ESPN will play alongside the pros today. Tournament play starts tomorrow and runs through Sunday.
Teens: Hug the earth and show you love it! We'll take recyclable materials and turn them into awesome crafts! Snack served. Grades 6-12.
Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Nathan Eovaldi works against the Oakland Athletics during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 30, 2018, in Oakland, Calif. Ben Margot AP Photo
American homes are more affordable than they’ve been in 40 years — but that could change sooner than you think
Rob Gronkowski has announced he will play for New England Patriots this NFL season
Tight end Gronkowski has been at the centre of offseason speculation since the Patriots were beaten by Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl.
The 28-year-old had said that he needed some time to consider whether he wanted to keep playing.
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But now Gronk has confirmed on social media that he will remain a New England player for the coming season.
Gronkowski posted on Instagram: “I met with coach today and informed him I will be back for the 2018 season with the Pats.
Basketball action…WVU held on to beat Pitt Saturday night 69-60 in the Backyard Brawl…Marshall picked up their first road win Saturday night with a win over Toledo 93-87.
Porter scored seven points (2-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-5 FT) while adding seven rebounds, four steals and an assist in 23 minutes during Friday's preseason win over the Knicks.
The 24-year-old put together his best season yet in 2016-17 and was made a very rich man in the offseason when the Wizards matched his offer sheet from the Nets, but Porter isn't showing signs of coasting now that he's cashed in. His offensive upside remains limited on a roster headlined by John Wall and Bradley Beal, but Porter's diverse skill set should allow him to make an impact somewhere on the scoresheet almost every night.
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) - A captured fugitive is accused of dozens of federal firearms violations in Montana for allegedly exporting guns from the U.S. to customers in countries with restrictive gun laws.
Authorities allege 37-year-old Eric Daniel Doyle concocted an elaborate scheme to use the internet to sell handguns to customers in Australia, Norway, Denmark and Sweden. The weapons were shipped through the U.S. Postal Service.
Doyle was indicted by a federal grand jury in 2015 but eluded authorities for more than two years.
He was captured in the Mexican state of Sonora on Nov. 8 and is scheduled to appear Tuesday before U.S. Magistrate Judge Jeremiah Lynch for a detention hearing in Montana.
Doyle has pleaded not guilty to 44 gun violations and related crimes.
Four alleged accomplices were previously sentenced after striking plea deals with prosecutors.
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A gas grill being transported inside this car exploded when passenger lit a cigarette. 2 in car sustained burns; not life threatening. pic.twitter.com/76OaeJiCiv — Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) August 13, 2017
A Florida woman sparked an explosion of a propane barbeque grill being transported in her SUV when police say she lit up a cigarette.Orlando police Lt. Cindy Lane tells news outlets that the grill was turned on and the propane tank was open in the back of the red Kia Sorento as she left a barbeque at the Central Florida Fairgrounds on Sunday afternoon.Lane says the woman and her husband were burned and their sports utility vehicle was severely damaged. The couple's injuries are not considered to be life-threatening.
Acclaimed chamber music ensemble Camerata Pacifica will open its 28th season in September with a remarkable trio of works by Pulitzer Prize winner John Harbison and Russian composing titans Sergei Prokofiev and Dmitri Shostakovich . The group will present a total of eight eclectic programs in four Southern California cities over the course of 2017-18, including the world premiere of "24 Preludes for Viola and Piano" by Lera Auerbach, as well as compositions by Osvaldo Golijov, David Bruce, Messiaen, Bartk, Debussy, and Beethoven, among many others.
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The Champions League Round of 16 draw has taken place, with Juventus paired against Tottenham Hotspur and Roma taking on Shakhtar Donetsk.
But who will make it through to the quarter-finals? Cast your vote below…
A grocery store thief was apprehended Saturday morning and held for court. The 38 year-old female was identified by responding officers and believed to be responsible for the crime. The woman was charged with theft and breach of court orders. She was held to appear in front of a judge this weekend.
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“There’s nothing magical about 82 games,” says NBA commissioner Adam Silver, while strongly hinting that the League’s regular season schedule may eventually get trimmed.
Silver, much like his predecessor David Stern, has his sights trained on the NBA’s international expansion.
NBA Commish Adam Silver tells @usatodaysports the 82-game season is up for debate; why Mexico City has his attention https://t.co/MYlGf3uYdE — Sam Amick (@sam_amick) October 5, 2017
The commish says that given everything NBA teams know about players’ long-term health, the 82-game schedule is unlikely to remain unchanged going forward.
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New Mexico lawmakers have authorized plans to sue Republican Gov. Susana Martinez to block vetoes that would defund state universities and colleges along with the legislative branch of government in the coming fiscal year. New Mexico budget crisis heads toward court SANTA FE - New Mexico lawmakers have authorized plans to sue Republican Gov. Susana Martinez to block vetoes that would defund state universities and colleges along with the legislative branch of government in the coming fiscal year.
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A counter demonstrator gets a splash of water after being hit by pepper spray at the entrance to Lee Park in Charlottesville, Va., Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017. Gov. Terry McAuliffe declared a state of emergency and police dressed in riot gear ordered people to disperse after chaotic violent clashes between white nationalists and counter protestors. Steve Helber AP Photo
Aditi Rao Hydari, whose latest release was Padmaavat, is on board for Mani Ratnam’s multi-starrer (touted to be a bilingual), that already has Vijay Sethupathi, Arvind Swami, Jyotika, Aishwarya Rajesh, and Simbu.
The Kaatru Veliyidai actor says, “Another film with Mani sir is a blessing. While shooting for Kaatru Veliyidai, I was living my childhood dream of working with my favourite director. It was surreal and thrilling at the same time. It was such an enriching experience.
I got hooked to his style and discipline of filmmaking, and I can’t wait to be on his sets again.”
Aditi is currently shooting for Mohan Krishna Indraganti’s film in Telugu.
Senators on Tuesday said that the White House seemed to have been caught unaware by the criticisms of Jackson, who had previously been best known for the glowing descriptions he offered of Trump's health during a briefing with reporters in January. At one point in that briefing, Jackson joked that had the 71-year-old Trump not suffered from a weakness for fast food, "he might live to be 200 years old."
Novato City Council considers finalizing a draft of the budget for the upcoming fiscal year at 6 p.m. Tuesday at 901 Sherman Ave. Reporter @StephanieWeldy1 posts live. Join the conversation on Twitter with #NovatoCouncil.
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Facebook (FB -2.7% ) has hosted stolen identities complete with social security numbers for years, Motherboard writes -- and while Facebook hasn't yet responded to the piece, it has apparently started acting on the posts.
As of yesterday, Facebook posts advertised dozens of SSNs and other personal data, reachable through a Google search, according to the piece. Some posts are several years old and were posted as public information.
The publication heard about the posts from security researching Justin Shafer, and contacted Facebook. Some of the posts in the Google search sample have since been removed, Motherboard says.
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The animated film "Sing" will be shown at the Stockton Springs Community Library on Friday, April 21st. Everyone's invited to the Stockton Springs Community Library for a special end of school vacation week screening of the animated film "Sing" at 6:30 PM.
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Grammy win a well-deserved tribute to Childish Gambino's sexy R&B funk
The problem with releasing anything these days (book, movie, show, album) is that it will inevitably be compared to those that have come before, because nothing's really new lately. This isn't to suggest a lack of creativity from modern-day artists, but it's really tough to be original.
Ohio State All-America safety Malik Hooker is entering the NFL draft after one sensational season as a starter with the Buckeyes.
Hooker redshirted in his first year at Ohio State and played sparingly in 2015. This season he stepped into the starting lineup and led the Buckeyes in interceptions with seven, including a school-record three returned for touchdowns. He also made 74 tackles, third best on the team, and had 11 passes defended.
Hooker announced his intentions Monday with a post on Twitter. He thanked teachers, coaches and teammates for his growth “both as a football player and as a person.”
He said after talking with his family, “we have decided its best for me to forgo my remaining two years of eligibility and declare for the 2-17 NFL draft.”
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The Supreme Court is leaving in place a ruling that revived two federal lawsuits stemming from the lead-tainted water crisis in Flint, Michigan.
The Supreme Court declined Monday to get involved in the cases, leaving in place a decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. The appeals court ruled in July 2017 that a federal trial court had improperly dismissed federal civil rights claims in the lawsuits, which were brought by Flint residents. The trial court ruled that a federal law called the Safe Drinking Water Act precluded those claims, but the appeals court disagreed.
The Supreme Court's decision not to get involved means the cases will return to the trial court to move forward. Other similar lawsuits are also at the trial court level.
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The beautiful surroundings of Emo Court in Co. Laois are in for some preening this weekend as the Irish Wildlife Trust Laois/Offaly and Emo Tidy Towns are organising a community effort to cut the surrounding wildflower meadow.
On Sunday, October 8, anyone who can bring a rake or strimmer along is invited to join in the effort and anyone else who would like to go along to help in any way is sure to have a great day enjoying the outdoors in Laois.
Anyone who is taking part can meet at Emo GAA grounds at 11am.
The meadow in question is at the back of the club grounds on the edge of the woods.
For more info call/text Brian on 0877829477.
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Why U.S. Deficit Spending Is a Good Thing
Stephanie Kelton, Stony Brook University professor of public policy and economics, discusses the impact of U.S. tax cuts and infrastructure spending on employment and the economy with Bloomberg's Joe Weisenthal on "What'd You Miss." (Source: Bloomberg)
LONDON, Aug 13 (Reuters) - Olympic champions the United States reclaimed their women’s 4x400m relay world title as Jamaica suffered more injury heartbreak in the final on Sunday.
Twenty four hours after Usain Bolt sensationally pulled up in his relay event, Anneisha McLaughlin-Whilby slowed down clutching her leg 20 metres into her second leg and went to ground, ending Jamaica’s reign as world champions.
Jamaica had been in the lead, but American Allyson Felix surged clear of the field to open up a 15-metre gap which team mates Shakima Wimbley and Phyllis Francis extended to win gold in a world leading time of 3 minutes 19.02 seconds.
Felix strengthened her record as the most decorated athlete in World Championships history by winning her 11th gold to equal Bolt's haul. It was her 16th medal overall.
The 60,000 spectators inside the London Stadium were on their feet as Britain finished second in 3:25.00 to clinch silver. Poland came third in 3:25.41 to take bronze. (Editing by Ed Osmond)
Enjoy a year-end montage of the best stunt clips.
The YouTube channel “People Are Awesome” posted a three-minute montage of their best clips of the year. It’s loaded with amazing stunts, acrobatics, sports, parkour, and even some great kid clips.
Firefighters battled a fire that tore through the roof of a three-story apartment complex in New Jersey.The three-alarm fire broke out at about 6:45 Saturday morning at Parkview Manor on East 3rd Street in Roselle.There are about 30 units in the building. Some residents had to be rescued from balconies on the sides of the building.It is believed that everyone made it out safely."The alarms activated so most people had exited the building, we're pretty sure that everybody has made it out," said Roselle Fire Chief Paul Mucha. "There was a couple of people we had to pull off balconies with ladders."The fire began on the third floor and quickly spread up the walls and into the roof area.Firefighters were ordered to evacuate the building and continue fighting the fire with an exterior attack only.It was first reported as a kitchen fire in a third-floor corner apartment and is believed to have started on a stove.No injuries have been reported.----------
So-called "paleo" diets -- fresh fruits and veggies, nuts, grass-fed meat and the like -- gained traction with the idea that people's bodies didn't evolve to handle all the industrial foods now available. While such diets certainly have their benefits, an essay published Monday in Scientific American by paleoanthropologist Peter Ungar argues that current paleo diets may not have much to do with what real paleo-humans ate.
Cereal grains, he writes, were staples for some cultures long before domestication, he writes, and at any given time diets varied dramatically across the globe. One culture ate nothing but marine animals while another got 70% of its calories from melons. Moreover, as climate and conditions changed, so, too, did the human diet.
If anything, he concludes, dietary flexibility is the hallmark of humanity.
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FILE - In this Dec. 4, 2015 file photo, people shop at the El Egido food market in Havana, Cuba. Th island nation has opened up on Monday, March 19, 2018, its first wholesale market in an economy dominated by government-run enterprises. The market will sell beans, beer, sugar, cigars and other basic staples for 20 to 30 percent less than the products are sold throughout the country. Desmond Boylan, File AP Photo
Large industrial stocks were among a slew of South African companies hit by Moody’s credit rating downgrades on Wednesday, including banks, miners and telecoms counter MTN.
The ratings agency also downgraded municipalities and state-owned companies as a result of "constraints" in the economy brought about by SA’s recent sovereign downgrades.
Mark Hodgson, an analyst at Avior Capital Markets, said there were contrasting global rating actions in respect of Bidvest and Barloworld. The former was downgraded with a negative outlook, while Barloworld was upgraded with a stable outlook.
"With Bidvest potentially looking to internationalise its services and commercial products divisions this may have implications for the cost of offshore debt," Hodgson said.
7-Eleven, the world’s largest convenience store chain, shared new numbers from its drone delivery experiment today. Seventy-seven customers in Reno, Nev., have now received items ordered from 7-Eleven delivered to their doorsteps via drone. All 77 flights were from one store to a dozen select customers who live within a mile of the shop. 7-Eleven has partnered with the drone maker Flirtey for its delivery pilot. — ReCode
It marks the first regular commercial drone delivery service to operate in the United States, flying ahead of other, potentially bigger drone delivery projects that haven’t yet been able to take off in the U.S. — like Alphabet’s Project Wing and Amazon’s Prime Air, the latter of which only demonstrated its first delivery to a customer last week.
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Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl is expected to plead guilty soon to desertion and misbehavior before the enemy rather than face trial for leaving his Afghanistan post.
That's according to two individuals with knowledge of the case.
They tell The Associated Press that Bergdahl will submit the plea later this month and sentencing will start Oct. 23. The individuals weren't authorized to discuss the case and demanded anonymity.
The 31-year-old Bergdahl could face up to five years in prison on the desertion charge and a life sentence for misbehavior.
Bergdahl left his Afghanistan post in 2009 and was held captive by the Taliban for about five years. He was released in 2014 in a prisoner swap for five Taliban detainees, sparking an emotional debate about negotiating with hostage takers.
Maradona, the Hand of God who cheated the Three Lions at the 1986 tournament in Mexico, insists Gareth Southgate's men got the benefit of a FIFA stitch up to move into the last eight of the World Cup.
In a scathing attack on Argentine TV, the 57-year-old claimed American referee Mark Geiger was out of his depth, that referees' chief Pierluigi Collina should apologise to the Colombian nation for appointing him, and the penalty given for Carlos Sanchez's grapple with Harry Kane was a foul instigated by the England captain.
Diego said: “I saw a monumental theft. I apologise to all the Colombian people, but they must know the players are not to blame.
“It is the man who decides who the referee is who is to blame.
"A man like that (Geiger) should not be put in charge of a game of that magnitude.
62-year-old man killed in single-vehicle crash near Elk Grove Village
A man was killed in a crash Thursday morning near northwest suburban Elk Grove Village.
Deputies responded at 6:17 a.m. to a single-vehicle crash near the intersection of East Higgins and South Arlington Heights roads in unincorporated Cook County, according to the Cook County sheriff’s office. A vehicle traveling west on East Higgins had crossed the median and struck a tree.
The driver, 62-year-old Donald Swiat, was taken to Alexian Brothers Medical Center in Elk Grove VIllage, where he was pronounced dead at 6:57 a.m., according to the sheriff’s office and the Cook County medical examiner’s office. He lived in Elk Grove Village.
An autopsy conducted Friday found Swiat died of multiple injuries related to the crash, and his death was ruled an accident, the medical examiner’s office said.
Pierce and Lucifer go undercover when a former ecstasy manufacturer, who became a chemistry teacher, is found dead in a suburb of Los Angeles.
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What I like about Japan is its subtlety. It is aloof, it is shy and almost silent. And yet when you slow your rhythm to its ways, the slow hypnotization starts to take control of your sense.
Japan is one of my favorite countries, not just because it is a part of my genetics, but in spite of the the fact I loathe most traditional Japanese food. Even still, it’s magic.
To me Japan represents the core of respect, and it can take time to pick up on that. If you do get the chance to go, I can show just exactly what I mean, in a very short time span: go to McDonalds. Yeah, I know what you are thinking, but go there and get two things: a burger and fries.
Don’t dive into it like you would in your home country, instead look at it. It looks like the fucking marketing pictures, and it’s astounding. I can’t tell you how many people don’t believe me on this.
Respect. Love Japan. Amazing country.
Russian and Turkish Presidents Meet in Ankara
ISTANBUL (AP) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Ankara to meet his Turkish counterpart, following visits to Syria and Egypt.
Putin and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan are meeting Monday evening to discuss developments in Syria and the Middle East, as well as bilateral relations, according to the Turkish president's office.
Putin and Erdogan met several times this year and regularly talk on the telephone as they and Iran work to broker a solution in Syria.
Relations between the two countries were tense after Turkey shot down a Russian fighter jet for violating its airspace in 2015. But the two have since restored bilateral relations.
Putin and Erdogan are expected to hold a joint news conference after their meeting.
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Although National Filet Mignon Day was Sunday, Morton's The Steakhouse in Troy is celebrating the tender cut of meat today with a special buy.
You can celebrate filet mignon without paying a hefty price tag. At Morton's locations chain-wide they are offering $1 petite filet mignon sandwiches to patrons dining only in the restaurant's bar area.
And if you're hungry for more, you can pair the the mini sandwiches with some of Morton's bar bites like mini crab cake BLT's, Parmesan truffle fries and jumbo shrimp cocktail.
Morton's in Troy is located at 888 West Big Beaver Road. Bar-area hours are 5-10 p.m. For more information go to www.mortons.com.
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Lee finished with 13 points (6-13 FG, 1-3 3Pt), six rebounds and two assists across 38 minutes in Friday's 92-90 loss to the Bucks.
Lee played a typical complementary role alongside Enes Kanter and Kristaps Porzingis, generating his third double-digit scoring efforts over the last four games in the process. The veteran guard continues to often churn out point totals in the teens and supplement them with serviceable contributions in the rebound and assist categories. Friday's effort also represented a nice bounce-back shooting-wise, as he'd posted no better than a 36.4 percent success rate over the previous three contests before his 46.2 percent tally against Milwaukee.
One of three firefighters who suffered burns battling a brush fire outside Yuma remains hospitalized.
Authorities say two State Forestry firefighters were burned last Friday after falling into an ash pit 14 miles (22.5 kilometers) northeast of Yuma.
They say one firefighter suffered second- and third-degree burns and was flown to a Phoenix burn center where he was still being treated Monday.
The second firefighter was treated and released from a Yuma-area hospital.
Authorities say a third firefighter was injured Saturday on the same fire. He suffered minor burns and also was treated and released.
The firefighters weren't identified, but authorities say two are part of State Forestry's crew in Phoenix and the other is a member of the State Forestry and the Department of Corrections' crew in Yuma.
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ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — New York judicial officials say a judge should be removed for violating her drunken driving conditional sentence and telling a sheriff’s deputy in court to punch a defendant.
The state Commission on Judicial Conduct said Tuesday that the totality of Rochester city court Judge Leticia Astacio’s (uh-STAH’-see-ohz) actions show she is unfit for office.
New York state’s highest court suspended Astacio earlier this month after authorities say she tried to buy a shotgun in violation of her probation.
Astacio hasn’t heard cases since her 2016 arrest for DWI.
Her behavior since then has made headlines, such as when she left for a monastery in Thailand before a scheduled court date.
Astacio has 30 days to seek an appeal. Her lawyer did not immediately return a phone call seeking comment.
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All of the junior chefs take a different approach to their chicken dishes, but which dish will stand out the most to the judges?
Coronation Street’s Michelle Connor struggles with her emotions as she meets Leanne Tilsley’s newborn baby in upcoming scenes in the soap.
Michelle, played by Kym Marsh, is grieving the loss of her own baby son Ruairi, after she went into labour at 23 weeks into her pregnancy, resulting in the death of the infant at birth.
But when Leanne (Jane Danson) gives birth to little Oliver, Michelle is determined to meet the newborn.
Michelle Connor meets baby Olly (Coronation Street)
Her husband Steve (Simon Gregson) – who unknown to Michelle is Olly’s dad – is horrified at the thought but knows he must play along for her sake.
How will Michelle cope?
Actress Kym lost her own son, Archie, in a similar way eight years ago and has said the storyline was the “best way to honour” him.
The scenes will air on February 22.
Super Bowl LII, which is Sunday in Minneapolis, is projected to be the coldest Super Bowl of all time.
SARASOTA, Fla. – An 83-year-old man is facing charges after allegedly assaulting a car salesman over a promotional gift.
Investigators say 83-year-old Linsey Dean Owens arrived at the event for a car dealership with a scratch off ticket.
When he learned that he only won a $5 Walmart gift card, he was irate.
“I heard him yelling and screaming profanities about the $5 Walmart gift card that he won. He was pretty upset over that. I guess he drove about eight miles to get there and thought he should’ve been entitled to something more than that,” said Christian, a salesman at the event.
Deputies tell WFLA that Owens got into his car and swerved to hit Christian with his side mirror.
At that point, authorities allege that Owens got out of his car and grabbed a golf club from his trunk. Investigators say Owens reportedly hit Christian in the head with the golf club before driving off.
Owens was arrested on two counts of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon.
Jonathan threw Nigeria into a mess – Balarabe Musa, Eneukwu
The National Vice-Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (South-East), Chief Emma Eneukwu, and a former governor of the old Kaduna State, Alhaji Balarabe Musa, have slammed former President Goodluck Jonathan over his claim that his government had good economic programmes. Jonathan had, at the Non-Elective National Convention of the Peoples Democratic Party held in Abuja […] Jonathan threw Nigeria into a mess – Balarabe Musa, Eneukwu Read Full Story
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WMMA Star Gabi Garcia I'm Down for WWE ... Hit Me Up, Vince!
MMA Giant Gabi Garcia Says She's Down to Join Ronda Rousey in WWE
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Hey, WWE -- want a bigger, scarier version of Ronda Rousey?
Look no further ... 'cause women's MMA giant Gabi Garcia says she's down to step inside the squared circle!
"I love the show, I love watching WWE, so why not?" Gabi told us at LAX.
Don't get it twisted -- the Brazilian says she's not even close to being done fighting ... but tells TMZ Sports pro wrestling is a definite possibility if Vince McMahon's interested.
He should be. Garcia's got the skill -- she's a 10-time jiu-jitsu world champ -- and she's FOR SURE got the size at 6' 2'', 200-plus pounds.
But for now, she's focused on finding her next opponent.
Girl, guy ... doesn't matter to Gabi.
Chicago (AP) – Children with a rare, incurable disease that causes rapid aging and early death may live longer if treated with an experimental drug first developed for cancer patients.
That’s according to small, preliminary study in 27 kids with progeria. The benefit was small: Treated children were more likely to survive during the two-year study than children who didn’t get the drug.
But some kids taking the drug lonafarnib (lohn-uh-FAR-nib) in this and other studies have lived into their late teens. The researchers say the results suggest a potential breakthrough for a heartbreaking condition.
The drug helps disable a protein that accumulates abnormally in progeria and causes cell damage. The genetic disease affects about 1 in 20 million people.
The study was published Tuesday in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
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Do you feel really busy? Is there just too much going on—school, extracurriculars, friends, sports, homework, work, family…? How do you take a moment for yourself?
In partnership with Growing Minds, Jewish Museum Milwaukee is offering two one day workshops for teens on mindful practices to reduce stress. Join us to see the newest exhibit, The Seventh Day: Shabbat Revisited, and participate in activities that help teens find strategies to make their own space for rest and rejuvenation.
press release: The Madison Club Charitable Foundation is proud to announce this year's recipient of Gala proceeds will be Centro Hispano of Dane County. Thank you to all who nominated a local non-profit organization for this year's Gala proceeds.
The Madison Club Charitable Foundation's annual Charity Gala on Saturday, November 4, 2017 will take another focused look at closing the achievement gap in education. If you would like to register for the event or donate, please click the link below.
Questions? Please contact Krista Laubmeier at the Madison Club: krista@madisonclub.org or (608) 255-4861.
Oscar winner A.R. Rahman will stage a live concert in UAE on March 17 after a gap of seven years.
Media house Mathrubhumi Group will host the evene at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
M.V. Shreyamskumar, Director - Marketing and Electronic Media of Mathrubhumi Group, told that they are excited about getting Rahman to perform, especially as he will take to the stage in UAE after so long.
"The show will be staged using the most modern electronic gadgets and would be technically superior," said Shreyamskumar, a former legislator in the Kerala Assembly.
BOISE -- A Boise man is over $360,000 richer today!
David Smith was eating at Stubs Sports Pub in east Boise when he decided to buy a lottery ticket from the Idaho Lottery machine.
When he checked the ticket to see if he had won, Smith says the machine had reset itself and told him to contact the Idaho Lottery Commission.
"I ran out the door and I said 'this is so unreal,' and I said 'I can't go back in there,' so I called my wife and said 'bring the food, meet me at the truck, we're going home.'"
The Idaho Lottery says this is the largest Ultimate Diamond jackpot prize ever claimed in their nearly 30-year history.
Smith says he and his wife plan to put away some of the money into a college fund, but aren't sure what they'll do with the rest.
Smith says he still plans to be at Stubs for every Taco Tuesday.
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April 3 Norway Competition Authority:
* Says informed Nordic telecom operator Telia that its acquisition of Phonero could go ahead
* Sweden's Telia and Norway's Telenor are the two largest players in the Norwegian mobile telecom market
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Absolute scenes in Stuttgart! The Czechs are heading to yet another #FedCupFinal!
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The other day I ran across a woman who told me she always runs across blue Art Trails Open Studios signs while she is running errands and is unable to stop. She had been wondering where to get more information so she could visit. Art Trails is the opportunity for you to visit the studios of 151 artists throughout Sonoma County on the 2nd & 3rd weekends in October. Now that we have five artists in Cotati and Rohnert Park, you may be seeing more signs than you are used to in the past years. If you are wondering where to get information about the location of all the studios open to the public, come by Stones Throw, 8278 Old Redwood Highway in Cotati, for a catalog of all the artists. Eleven of them have their work on display at Stones Throw to help you decide whether to drive out to their studio. You can meet some of the artists in person at an artist reception there on Saturday, October 7 from 5-7 p.m.
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The Britain’s Got Talent favourite flashed her incredible pins in the short number, which featured sparkling silver fringing.
The frock also showed off her phenomenal figure in a skintight style.
Amanda Holden, 47, came dangerously close to flashing her knickers yet again in the risqué dress, which barely skimmed her upper tighs.
She wore her blonde locks styled into a sleek bob with a side parting.
The metallic ensemble was paired with killer silver stiletto heels as she shared a sexy snap of the look with her 727,000 Instagram followers.
Her fans flocked to the comments section to compliment her, with one gushing: “Best one yet!”
“You look breathtaking! BEAUTIFUL,” another added, while a third chipped in: “Wow hot hot and sexy.”
Part 2: New recruits are being publically hazed and humiliated during initiation into a fraternity. How will passersby react?
Ex-trooper admits to overtime fraud amid ongoing probe
BOSTON (AP) — A former Massachusetts State trooper has pleaded guilty to receiving overtime pay for shifts he didn't work.
Court documents unsealed Tuesday show 47-year-old Gregory Raftery pleaded guilty to embezzling money from a state agency receiving federal funds.
Raftery is the fourth known person to be implicated in a sweeping federal investigation into overtime abuse at state police. Recently retired or suspended Troopers Paul Cesan, Gary Herman and David Wilson were arrested on the same charges last week.
Prosecutors say Raftery frequently left overtime shifts early or didn't work them at all and then wrote bogus traffic citations to cover it up. Prosecutors say Raftery was paid more than $30,000 for overtime hours that he didn't work in 2016.
Raftery's lawyer didn't immediately respond to an email.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - A judge is effectively reinstating a $1 million penalty against a former Pennsylvania House speaker after the state's highest court threw it out as part of a 2012 corruption sentence.
Pennlive.com reported that a Dauphin County judge imposed the new $1 million penalty Wednesday against John Perzel under a law that targets the pensions of state officials convicted of committing crimes on the job.
Perzel's lawyer, Michael Palermo, says he'll appeal.
The state Supreme Court last year rejected Judge Richard Lewis's 2012 restitution order because, under criminal codes, the state can't be considered a victim.
Perzel, a Philadelphia Republican who was once among the state's most powerful politicians, pleaded guilty to conspiracy, conflict of interest and theft. Perzel served nearly two years in prison and was released in 2014.
In Missoula, a University of Montana professor discovered a racially-charged flyer on campus Thursday.
Tobin Shearer is the Director of African American Studies at the UM.
He said that he noticed yesterday something different about a bulletin board flyer he put up about a new class on the history and defeat of white supremacy.
Shearer said that it is an intimidating act that a person would change key phrases and question his ability to teach this course.
"I wasn't surprised. I was however, deeply disturbed because under close examination it becomes clear that it was done by someone at best with intimate knowledge of the program or at worse someone who is employed here at the university, who knew of our history as a program," said Shearer.
Shearer said that he believes the flyer was changed by someone "in-house."
He said that makes it more disturbing and threatening.
A state-run universities in Bihar has ensured that even Lord Ganesha can write an exam. A first-year BCom (Honours) student from JN College, affiliated to Lalit Narayan Mithila University (LNMU) in Bihar's Darbhanga district, was issued an admit card, for first year exams, bearing the picture of Lord Ganesha, along with a signature which read "Ganesh".
Consequently, Krishna Kumar Roy visited the college every day to resubmit all his documents and get the error fixed before his exams.
The university has distanced itself from the gaffe. However, a registrar of the university said it was not LNMU's fault, and that the mistake was committed by the cyber cafe where the student had gone to submit his examination form online.
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His Pepsi truck got stuck. Then he saw a train coming.
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MONTREAL — A four-year tentative agreement has been reached between Canadian Pacific Railway and the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference to end a strike hours after it began.
The parties also reached a five-year deal for the Kootenay Valley Railway.
Full operations at both railways will resume Thursday morning across Canada, the union said in a news release.
"We believe this is a fair contract that our members can feel good about ratifying," stated union president Doug Finnson.
I received a unique mailer today from the Dusty Johnson campaign for a big fundraiser in Sioux Falls later this month. Why is it unique? I’ll just “pop it up.”
The postcard sized mailing was tabbed and sealed, which has the user pull it apart to find…
It’s actually a pop-up mailer. I suspect on per piece basis it was quite expensive, but if you’r emailing to a limited universe of big money donors, it’s worth getting their attention.
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An 89-year-old Harvey man was killed while riding a bicycle that was hit by a pickup truck Friday morning (Oct. 6), according to the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office. The fatal crash happened at the intersection of Maplewood Drive and Gretna Boulevard in Harvey.
In a news release, the sheriff's office stated deputies were dispatched to the scene of the crash just before 8 a.m. Friday, where they discovered the 89-year-old bicyclist had been struck by a Ford F-250 pickup truck. The news release did not elaborate on the crash's details.
"The manner and cause of the crash remains under investigation," the news release states.
The wounded cyclist, who the sheriff's office has not identified, was taken to a local hospital for "treatment of a number of injuries." The news release states he died from his injuries sometime around 2 p.m., when hospital staff notified the sheriff's office.
No additional information was provided Friday in the sheriff's office's news release.
All of a sudden, we’re into the final international break of the campaign as Championship football takes a break for the next week or so while teams across the globe prepare for the World Cup in Russia this summer.
Nottingham Forest might not be back in action until Good Friday when they travel to Millwall to face Neil Harris’ Lions at The Den, but there’s plenty to get our teeth into between now and when the run-in to the end of the season really gathers pace.
We’ll be here all through your Tuesday to keep you updated on events at the City Ground and across football throughout today.
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - Amc Entertainment Holdings Inc:
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Rodriguez (10-3) picked up the win in Wednesday's 3-0 victory over the Nationals, allowing three hits and a walk over six scoreless innings while striking out six.
The left-hander looked like he might go unrewarded for his dominance with the score knotted at 0-0 through six innings, but the Red Sox finally broke through for a couple of runs in the top of the seventh to get Rodriguez the win. He'll take a 3.84 ERA into his next outing Tuesday at home against the Rangers.
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It was home to a market for nearly 900 years - and now the Birmingham venue will play host to performance artists before it is demolished.
Birmingham Wholesale Market traders have moved to a new site in the Witton area of the city, leaving the market near the Bullring to be knocked down and redeveloped.
Friction Arts presents Everything Must Go from Wednesday, 30 May to Sunday, 2 June, with video footage, music, sculptures and photography.
Audiences will also watch performances from professional actors that reflect market life and memorable characters.
A FAMILY of five who went missing in the remote Goldfields have been found safe and well after a rescue operation.
The five people, including an eight-year-old child were located at around 3.15pm by helicopter, 143km south west of Tjuntjuntjara Community.
It is believed the car they were travelling in got bogged on the journey from Kalgoorlie to Tjuntjuntjara and had been abandoned 10km from where they were found.
Police say the family survived by drinking water from some rock pools and eating witchetty grubs since leaving Kalgoorlie on Tuesday.
The family have received medical attention and all appear in good health.
It is unclear when the car got bogged and how long the family had been stranded.
The club holds a number of fund raisers throughout the year and 100 percent of all profits go back to the community in the form of scholarships and community grants.
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SANGAMON COUNTY, Ill. (WAND) – A man died when his motorcycle encountered a deer in central Illinois.
State police say it happened on Interstate 72 at mile post 112.5, when a deer ran in front of a black Harley Davidson just before 9 p.m. Monday. A report from a witness says the driver became dislodged from the motorcycle and ended up on the shoulder of the road.
The 67-year-old man died in hospital care. Troopers say he’s from Gretna, Neb.
State police are withholding his name until his family can be notified.
Fire crews were called out Wednesday afternoon to battle a fire at a local Kingsville landfill.
Firefighters took nearly four hours to get the flames under control.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
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Evansville City Council passes a trash and debris ordinance Monday night to mixed reaction.
The measure passed six to three and says all owners of restaurants, bars, convenience stores, beverage stands and coffee shops must keep their area clear of garbage and litter, and provide appropriate means to dispose of it on-site.
Councilwoman Missy Mosby said business owners told her it added up to more government control over small businesses, while Councilwoman Michelle Mercer who introduced the measure says it’s part of an ongoing effort to keep the city’s streets and neighborhoods clean.
Similar ordinances exist in Philadelphia.
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A fighter of the Hashed al-Shaabi (Popular Mobilisation) paramilitaries prays on the road next to an infantry-fighting vehicle during the advance towards villages between the northern Iraqi cities of Hawija and Kirkuk on October 6, 2017, after the Iraqi forces retook Hawija from Islamic State group fighters a day before. AHMAD AL-RUBAYE GETTY
They're everyday heroes, saving lives while putting their own at risk. But how tough do you have to be to become a firefighter? Jack Morphet found out the hard way.
Lundqvist led the Rangers onto the ice before Saturday's game against the Predators, meaning he's in line for the road start.
Hank will have a lot to overcome to pick up the win in this one. The Rangers are 8-12-2 on the road and 3-7-0 in their last 10 games. Meanwhile, the Predators are 17-5-3 at home and 7-1-2 in their last 10 contests. If that isn't discouraging enough, Lundqvist has a 3.17 GAA and a .908 save percentage in his last 10 outings.
DENVER — The Denver Film Festival will have a showcase of some pretty big films for its 40th show.
The festival will be held Nov. 1-12 with red carpet presentations on Nov. 1, 3 and 11.
Ticket packs can be purchased online. Individual tickets go on sale next week.
The red carpet films include:
CRYSTAL RIVER, Fla. (WSVN) — While many Floridians donned their sweaters and boots as temperatures plunged throughout the state, humans weren’t the only ones seeking warmth!
Manatees in Crystal River, about 75 miles north of Tampa, huddled together for warmth at Three Sisters Springs, Fox 13 reports.
Video captured by Discover Crystal River Florida on Facebook showed the manatees gathered closely next to one another.
Temperatures in the area dipped into the low 30s over the weekend as a cold front swept through the Sunshine State.
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Guatemala’s former Ambassador to Belize takes up new post of Deputy Foreign Minister
Guatemala’s former Ambassador to Belize, Manuel Estuardo Roldán Barillas, has been appointed Deputy Foreign Minister. His appointment comes after Guatemala’s President Jimmy Morales fired former foreign minister Carlos Raul Morales and his deputy in response to their refusal to expel Ivan Velasquez the head of the International Commission against Impunity in Guatemala (CICIG). President Morales has declared Velasquez a persona non grata after Velasquez asked the courts in Guatemala to strip Morales of his political immunity in order to proceed with charges linked to illegal campaign funds allegedly received by his political party during the 2015 election. Guatemala’s high court rejected the request to strip the President’s immunity.
What would you do for cheese? These folks in England were part of the Cheese Rolling Festival where they ... rolled down a hill to chase a nine-pound round of cheese. It is possible that bones were broken.
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MARION, SC (WBTW) – Monday night, Marion city officials attended the swearing in for the new mayor, Ashley Brady, at the city hall council chambers.
Brady beat out incumbent Bobby L. Davis for Mayor of the City of Marion.
“Yea I was shocked. Like you said I was the underdog, I was running against the incumbent, he being in 25 years of experience, he’s done a wonderful job in his years here, he’s a military veteran, so he had a lot going for him it’s just I think that Marion was looking for a change and I’m hoping I’m the one who can help them make that change,” said Mayor-elect Ashley Brady.
City council member Emerson Hunt secured enough votes to keep his seat along with Michael Baker and Tassie Lewis who ran unopposed.
You would expect a trip to space to be transformative, but NASA says it can lead to permanent DNA changes.The space agency studied the DNA of twin astronauts Scott and Mark Kelly.Scott spent a year on the International Space Station while Mark remained on Earth.Now two years later, NASA says 7 percent of Scott's DNA has changed, meaning the brothers are no longer identical.Read more from the NASA study: https://www.nasa.gov/feature/nasa-twins-study-confirms-preliminary-findings
The relentless rise in the voting power of Wisconsin's fastest growing county, Dane, is the brightest political trend for Democrats in a state where they have suffered a string in painful defeats
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Paraguay's President Horacio Cartes has suffered at least a temporary a setback in his effort to take up a Senate seat once his term ends in August.
Opponents both outside his own party and within it boycotted a congressional session on Wednesday. The lack of a quorum blocked a vote on his resignation request.
He needs to leave office by June 30 to be sworn in with other senators because Paraguay's constitution says he can't hold two offices at once.
Cartes couldn't seek re-election and the Senate seat would be a way to extend his political influence. Some experts argue it also might help block any possible prosecution on corruption allegations.
Analysts say Cartes still has plenty of time before the deadline to win enough votes.
Louisiana cost nears $108K in claims against ex-Edwards aide
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana spent nearly $108,000 to respond to claims that a former top aide to Gov. John Bel Edwards sexually harassed a woman when they worked together in the governor's office.
Settlement documents released in March showed Louisiana agreed to pay $85,000 to end the legal allegations against Johnny Anderson by a former state employee.
On top of that, NOLA.com/The Times-Picayune reported Tuesday the state also paid nearly $23,000 to Baton Rouge attorney Vickie Crochet, who was hired to investigate and respond to the allegations against Anderson.
Jacques Berry, spokesman for the Louisiana Division of Administration, provided the amount spent on Crochet's services.
Anderson left his position as deputy chief of staff in November after the accusations were lodged. He denied wrongdoing and continued to refute the allegations in the settlement.
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Kris Bryant may be facing Nationals’ Bryce Harper on the baseball diamond during the NLDS but the two players came together to help the victims of the massacre in their home town Las Vegas.
Bryant and Harper filmed a PSA yesterday, according to ESPN.com that aired during tonight’s Game 1
“You don’t want to see it happen to your hometown, but it’s been amazing to see the people in the community come out and help,” Bryant told ESPN. “I don’t know if I’ve ever seen a response like that. People wanting to help other people. It shows that even in a time like this there are good people out there.”
In the PSA, Bryant and Harper tell viewers they can donate or offer support at clarkcountynv.gov.
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LANSING, Mich. -- Jessica Moore is being credited for helping struggling students succeed as a member of Wayne County's Van Buren Public Schools.
Moore provides math intervention to fifth graders at Owen Intermediate School.
She said her students motivate her to do her best every day.
“Each student in my building could be my own child and they deserve the world.”
Jessica Moore has been named this week's Excellence in Education Award winner.
Relief pitcher Nick Ramirez displayed his power at the plate in the bottom of the 6th inning when he blasted a grand slam home run that propelled the Biloxi Shuckers past the Jumbo Shrimp 5-2 Tuesday night at MGM Park before an announced crowd of 1,897 fans. Ramirez kept Jacksonville off the scoreboard in the three innings he pitched and posted his 4th win of the season against one loss.
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HOUSTON - Heavy rains that flooded some Houston streets on July Fourth are expected to subside.
National Weather Service meteorologist Patrick Blood said the rains should subside by mid-afternoon.
He said the city saw heavy rainfall early Wednesday morning that led to 1 to 2 feet of water collecting on some roadways, mostly in west Houston.
Blood said there has been one report of a high-water rescue and that officials are asking people to stay home and off the flooded roads.
He said the flooding is typical for Houston and will not at all resemble the devastating floods caused last year by Hurricane Harvey.
If the rain continues trending the way it has been, the impact should be minor.
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There was no joy for Diarmuid Connolly in front of the Central Hearings Committee last night but Carlow's Brendan Murphy got his red card rescinded.
The Barrowsiders' midfielder was sent off for two yellow card offences against Connolly & Co in the Leinster SFC quarter-final at O'Moore Park.
He refused to accept his proposed one match ban and argued that referee Sean Hurson made the wrong call when giving him his first booking.
The Committee agreed with his version of events, finding that 'the first Yellow Card was issued in error and, accordingly, the Fixed Penalty of a One Match Suspension should not apply'.
That means Murphy will be free to line out against London in the All-Ireland SFC qualifier at Ruislip.
On a very tough night for Isaiah Thomas and the rest of the team, the Boston Celtics suffered through their usual struggles in a disappointing Game 1 loss to the Chicago Bulls. Sam Packard & I discuss what went wrong, what went right, and what might need to change.
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Facebook has never before made public the guidelines its moderators use to decide whether to remove violence, spam, harassment, self-harm, terrorism, intellectual property theft, and hate speech from social network until now. The company hoped to avoid making it easy to game these rules, but that worry has been overridden by the public’s constant calls for clarity and protests about its decisions. Today Facebook published 25 pages of detailed criteria and examples for what is and isn’t allowed. See the complete list of rules here.
Kelly Guimont and John Martellaro join Jeff Gamet to discuss who the 10.5-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro are best suited for, plus they look at where the iMac Pro fits in Apple’s product matrix.
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PRINCETON, WV (WOAY)- Mercer County residents attended a meeting last night discussing the new construction project beginning on I-77.
The meeting was held for the community to ask questions about future plans for the reconstruction of I-77 by exit one in Bluefield.
West Virginia Department Of Highways shared that there will be a detour when construction begins for semi-trucks going north since the there will only be one lane open.
The project will be done in three phases and heavy construction will occur.
The project is set to start at the beginning of next month.
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WYOMING, Mich. — Craig’s Cruisers says a 36,000 square foot expansion is finished at its Wyoming location.
The $2.4 million project that was announced in July 2017 features a trampoline park, a new laser tag arena and an American Ninja Warrior-style obstacle course.
It also includes the Cruiser Coaster, an indoor spinning roller coaster.
These new additions opened on Friday.
Toronto: The first victim publicly identified after a van plowed down a Toronto sidewalk and killed 10 people worked at an investment management firm and enjoyed sports and volunteering.
Other victims included a Seneca College student and two Korean nationals, though the names of those victims weren't immediately released.
Anne Marie D'Amico, 30, worked at Invesco, which is near the scene of Monday's incident.
Anne Marie D\'Amico, a victim of the Toronto van rampage. Photo: AP
Toronto City Councilor Cesar Palacio said D'Amico was a friend of his daughter, and he remembers her as "a brilliant young girl" who was interested in improving society.
On Tuesday he spoke with her parents, who live in his ward. "You can imagine the nightmare, the living nightmare they're going through at this moment," he said.
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BERLIN, April 28 German aircraft engine maker MTU Aero Engines reported a better than expected 19.6 percent rise in first quarter profit, driven by its business maintaining commercial jet engines. The company, whose customers include planemakers Boeing , Airbus and Bombardier, reported adjusted earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) of 157 million euros ($170.6 million), against average analyst expectations for 140 million euros.
Its commercial maintenance business saw revenues rise 37 percent thanks to demand for services for the V2500 engines that power A320 jets, helping to lift the EBIT margin to 12.4 percent from 12 percent a year ago.
It confirmed it expects revenues of 5.1 to 5.2 billion for 2017 and an operating margin stable at around last year's level of 10.6 percent. French rival Safran earlier this week reported higher then expected first quarter sales, also helped by aerospace services.
($1 = 0.9204 euros) (Reporting by Victoria Bryan; Editing by Maria Sheahan)
Many members of a private security firm that manned the Route 91 Harvest festival the night of the Las Vegas massacre are returning to work this weekend.
The Las Vegas branch of Contemporary Services Corporation stayed put Sunday when Stephen Paddock began shooting from the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay hotel casino.
The security guards were among a force of 200 unarmed first responders who lifted people over barriers, hid them behind pillars and under the stage, and funneled them to exits.
A 21-year-old guard, Erick Silva, was among the 58 people killed. Two other CSC guards were injured.
Supervisor Cheryl Metzler worked a UFC weigh-in Friday, her first event since the shooting. She says going back to work with a group she considers family is "the best therapy."
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WEST HARTFORD — Police are investigating a stabbing that happened Monday.
Police were called to 113E Hillcrest Avenue on a complaint of a stabbing shortly before 6 p.m. When they arrived, officers found the suspect and the victim outside their apartment in a common courtyard area of the apartment buildings. The suspect was taken into custody and the victim was taken to a local hospital where they are expected to live.
Naomi Williams-Wal, 34, is being held on a $500,000 bond with several charges still pending.
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Antetokounmpo (ankle) supplied 29 points (10-21 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 8-12 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists, three steals and two blocks across 37 minutes in Friday's 92-90 win over the Knicks.
Antetokounmpo's point total led all scorers, and his spinning left-handed layup with 1.9 seconds remaining proved to be the difference in the contest. The Greek Freak didn't seem to be hampered whatsoever by the twisted ankle he'd suffered late in Thursday's loss against the Timberwolves, as he posted his ninth performance of more than 20 points in the last 10 games. The fifth-year pro's capacity for multi-category production renders him an elite asset across all formats, and his scoring responsibility should seen an uptick from its already robust level while Malcolm Brogdon (quadriceps) remains sidelined for the next several weeks.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Despite widespread traffic jams that choked Florida’s highways right before Hurricane Irma hit, state officials do not plan to authorize one-way traffic in the future.
Gov. Rick Scott on Friday announced that he was adopting a series of recommendations aimed at helping the state deal with the congestion and gas shortages that bedeviled those fleeing ahead of the powerful storm.
Irma ripped through the state in late September and is blamed for widespread power outages and at least 84 deaths. The oncoming storm prompted a massive evacuation.
While state officials considered whether to use one-way traffic on highways, Florida will instead allow more people to drive on the shoulders of roads.
The state is also moving ahead with plans to widen key roads, and they will look at identifying critical gas stations.
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BANGKOK – A van and a pickup collided and caught fire on a highway in eastern Thailand on Monday afternoon, killing 25 people, authorities said.
The public transit van lost control and crossed the grass median, colliding with the pickup truck going in the opposite direction Monday afternoon, according to Thai Road Accident Data for Road Safety Culture, which compiles electronic insurance reports.
Twenty-five people were killed and two survived the crash, said police Col. Dusadee Kunchorn Na Ayutthaya, superintendent of the Ban Bung district police station in Chonburi province.
“An accident like this shouldn’t happen but it did,” Dusadee said. Both drivers were killed. Police were not yet able to interview the survivors but were investigating to determine what caused the crash.
Thailand has one of the highest traffic fatality rates in the world.
Bollywood stars Salman Khan and Jacqueline Fernandez are facing the ire of the netizens for forcing an ‘unwilling child’ to hug Jacqueline.
Jacqueline had taken to social media to share a clip of the stars’ appearance on a reality TV show where the ‘Sultan’ star can be seen persuading a young boy, a contestant, to give her a hug.
The two were present on the show to promote their upcoming film ‘Race 3.’
While Salman and Jacqueline took it all in fun, this did not go down well with their fans and followers.
“Negating consent and all that we are teaching kids about how their bodies are theirs. *slow clap*,” wrote one user.
“Kid of 5 or 6 says he doesn’t want to hug Jacqueline Fernandez. Celeb panel laughs. “Aise kaise?” Repeatedly he says he doesn’t feel like hugging her. Body language suggests same. Salman Khan forces him to hug her. Forces him to “tightly hug her” once again. Consent be damned,” wrote another.
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Star Wars: The Last Jedi is currently entertaining critics ahead of its impending release to the world on Friday. But it would seem Mark Hamill still wonders what might’ve been if George Lucas has stayed with the franchise for his own versions of the new trilogy. Hamill has been down this road plenty in the past and holds Lucas in the highest regard when it comes to Star Wars.
He’s talked about the original plans for Episode VII soon after Return Of The Jedi was released, and apparently had some mild disagreement over Luke’s character arc with Last Jedi director Rian Johnson. He cleared up any confusion behind that and seems to have delivered the performance of his career in the latest installment, but still wishes Disney had pondered Lucas’ ideas according to Metro:
Scott Oberg's dreadful outing led to a demotion.
The Colorado Rockies optioned the right-hander to Triple-A Albuquerque on Tuesday, one day after Oberg was torched for five runs in one-third of an inning in Monday's 13-5 loss to the San Diego Padres.
Oberg's ERA soared to 6.55 after the rough outing that included three hits and two walks. The 28-year-old had a 1-0 record in 10 appearances.
The Rockies recalled right-hander Brooks Pounders from Albuquerque to replace him. Pounders, 27, had a 3.60 ERA in seven minor league appearances.
Pounders has spent time in the majors with the Kansas City Royals (2016) and Los Angeles Angels (2017). He is 3-1 with a 9.78 ERA in 24 career appearances.
The Rockies also designated right-hander Zach Jemiola for assignment.
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Watch attorney's reaction as he gets an earful from woman yelling, accusing his client of stealing all her mother's money. Defense attorney Jerry Froelich represented George William "Bill" Snipes during a court hearing Wednesday morning. Snipes is accused of stealing millions of dollars in insurance claim settlements from his clients. This happened after the hearing. Mike Haskey ×
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Highlight-reel plays happen all over the diamond. Shortstops track down grounders in the hole, outfielders make diving catches and corner infielders snag hard-hit balls down the line.
While the defensive gems are applauded and replayed, the gloves themselves rarely get attention. Well, why would they? Gloves are inanimate objects controlled by players, after all.
But have you ever thought about the brand of baseball leather responsible for the defensive masterpieces?
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Sussex Police has launched a witness appeal after a crash in Yapton yesterday left two men ‘seriously injured’.
The collision, between a car and a pedestrian, occurred at around 2.15pm on Sunday (December 10) on the 2233 Yapton Road, near the Oyster Catcher public house, police said.
According to police, a 44-year-old man from Ford, near Arundel, who had been walking along the road with a dog suffered serious and potentially life-changing injuries.
A 20-year-old man from Bognor Regis, driving south in a black Volkswagen Polo, sustained serious and potentially life-threatening injuries, police added.
Both men were taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton, and detained for treatment.
Yapton Road was closed between Horsemere Green and the A259 Crookthorn Lane until 8pm.
Anyone who saw what happened, or noticed either the car or the pedestrian shortly beforehand, is asked to contact Sussex Police online or phone 101, quoting Operation Chatton.
Real Madrid are keen to lure Hazard away from Chelsea with the La Liga giants primed to overhaul their flailing attack at the end of the season.
Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to leave the club and reports have claimed the 32-year-old is eyeing a sensational summer return to Manchester United.
Furthermore, Gareth Bale’s injury record has plunged his future into doubt while Karim Benzema may also be shown the door given his erratic form.
And should Real go for Hazard, Spanish website Don Balon say Antonio Conte's Chelsea side will make Manchester City star Sterling their No1 choice to replace him.
The England international has been in fine form this season.
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican authorities say a measuring device containing radioactive material has been stolen in north-central Mexico.
The Interior Department says the gauge — apparently of a type commonly used in road construction — was taken on Monay from a roadside in the state of Queretaro.
The department said Tuesday that the equipment poses a low level of risk, but urged the public to report it if they find it.
There have been a half dozen thefts of radioactive material in Mexico in the last two years. The hazardous materials have been recovered in the previous cases.
UK news For the record For the record This week’s corrections
In separate articles, we misspelled the surnames of the director of the film Almost Heaven, Carol Salter, and the mountain climber Tomasz Mackiewicz (“Want to win an Oscar or Bafta?”, the New Review, last week, page 34; “Dramatic rescue attempt for climbers on Pakistan mountain”, News, last week, page 30).
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Children s gram sabha will be held in Goa for 1st time to mark Panchayati Raj Day tomorrow. Public to interact with kids to understand their issues
We say New Madrid and you think river town, or earthquake – or when will that new steel plant open. New Madrid also has an annual Christmas celebration which is one of the best anywhere. It started with free tours of the town’s historic sites last weekend. Saturday was also Christmas parade day. An estimated 300 to 400 people toured the Hunter-Dawson home where the display was Christmas of the 1860s. The house was lit by oil lamps, the fireplace mantles decorated with freshgreenery and the dining room table set for Christmas dinner. After the parade Saturday afternoon, the community south of Sikeston put on a light show, with lamp posts decorated and the courthouse lawn lit up. This is something new Madrid does every year – and, by now, they’re pretty good at it.
The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office was on the scene of the shooting that happened around 6:30 a.m. Chattanooga Police Officer Charles Andrew Brock has turned himself into the Hamilton County Jail on a warrant issued by the Signal Mountain Police Department for an incident which occurred on Christmas Day.
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AMHERST COUNTY, Va. - The Amherst County Sheriff's Office is asking for help finding a missing Madison Heights woman as there is concern for her well-being.
Rebecca Maddox, 29, has not been seen by family since June 28 and has medical conditions that need regular treatment, according to the Sheriff's Office.
She was recently reported missing when she failed to show up for a medical appointment.
Maddox was last seen driving a teal 2010 Toyota Sienna van.
The Sheriff's Office says there is no foul play suspected at this time.
Anyone with information regarding Maddox's whereabouts is asked to contact the Sheriff’s Office at 434-946-9300.
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Hello and welcome to the Newcastle United live blog for Thursday, May 31.
There some positive news for Newcastle United with Rafa Benitez set to continue at the club next season as Lee Charnley says he will backed in the summer market.
The Spaniard has a contract which runs until the summer of 2019, but is focused on the job of strengthening the Magpies squad.
Benitez is keen for United to kick on from their top-10 finish last season and build a side which can challenge for cups and push for European places.
Meanwhile it looks as though Mike Ashley will continue his ownership of the club in the near future, with a reported asking price around the £400m.
We will have all the latest inside the Magpies camp - including transfer and takeover news surrounding United.
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It has been 55 years since the Equal Pay Act was signed and five years since Sheryl Sandberg published “Lean In.” But the topic of working mothers still provokes an emotional response, as evidenced by reader feedback that poured in after The Wall Street Journal published a story highlighting new research that suggests women underestimate the time, money and effort it takes to raise children and have a career at the same time, in part because those costs may be rising.
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Hawai’i Island police are searching for a 46-year-old Hilo man who was reported missing.
Michael Bigger was last heard from on Sunday,(March 18), at about 4:30 p.m. He is described as 5-feet-9-inches, 155 pounds with blue eyes, brown hair and a medium complexion. He may be in the Hilo or Puna area.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call the Police Department’s non-emergency line at (808) 935-3311.
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YEREVAN, OCTOBER 6, ARMENPRESS. Member of the Armenian delegation to the PACE Samvel Farmanyan has commented on the resignation of PACE President Pedro Agramunt.
ARMENPRESS reports Samvel Farmanyan posted the following on his Facebook page, “Being de-facto removed from the post of PACE President for a long period, Pedro Agramunt has submitted a resignation request. By this the last chance of a legal procedure of his impeachment to be launched in Strasburg on Monday has been averted.
The PACE shows signs of rehabilitation”, Farmanyan said, adding that no wonder that Azerbaijan starts to be dissatisfied with that institution and Aliyev voices about abandoning the CoE. Farmanyan also commented on the reason of his resignation. “This man reminds me of Soviet Communist Nomenklatura”, Farmanyan wrote.
MANILA Feb 14 The Philippine environment minister on Tuesday ordered the cancellation of mining contracts in watershed areas, taking another bold step in protecting resources from extraction after earlier shutting more than half of the country's mines.
The total mining contracts to be rescinded is 75.
"You kill watershed, you kill life," Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Regina Lopez told a media briefing.
Many of the mining contracts, called mineral production sharing agreements, are still in exploration stage, and Lopez's latest action suggests she will not allow development of new mines.
Lopez on Feb. 2 ordered the closure of 23 of the Philippines' 41 mines for causing damage to watersheds and siltation of coastal waters and farmlands. Another five mines were suspended. (Reporting by Enrico dela Cruz, Writing by Manolo Serapio Jr.; Editing by Himani Sarkar)
Jared Leto has revealed that he never watched Suicide Squad, the DC Comics film where he starred as The Joker.
“No, I never did,” the 45-year-old actor and Thirty Seconds to Mars frontman admitted to Syfy while promoting his latest film Blade Runner 2049. “As soon as you watch it, that’s when it becomes subjective.”
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“I just think with watching your own films, it can be too self-conscious of a process,” Jared continued. “You either like what you did and you’re prone to repeat it, or you didn’t like it, and it can make you self-conscious. I’m not sure how much win there is for me. But I read the scripts, so I know what’s going to happen.”
Pictured: Jared being interviewed at his Blade Runner 2049 screening event held at the Alamo Drafthouse New Mission on Thursday (October 5) in San Francisco, Calif.
Austin's culinary scene is losing another resource: On Monday, April 17, chef-owners Todd Duplechan and Jessica Maher announced the impending closure of Mtier Cook's Supply. The decision to close the quaint kitchen supply and cookbook shop on South First Street was fueled by the husband-and-wife team's desire to concentrate on their acclaimed restaurant Lenoir, located next door.
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The tulips have come out at Descanso Gardens in La Canada Flintridge just in time for the first day of Spring. (Photo by David Crane/Los Angeles Daily News-SCNG)
Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Wednesday she will appoint Jerry Foxhoven as the new director of Iowa Department of Human Service. He will replace Charles Palmer, who announced his retirement last month.
The department has been scrutinized for months over its handling of child abuse cases, particularly cases involving the deaths of two teenage girls.
Foxhoven, 64, began practicing law in 1977 until 2000 when he became the administrator for the Iowa Child Advocacy Board. While in this position, he was also the director of both Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) and Iowa Citizen Foster Care Review Board programs; two child welfare advocacy programs.
In 2006, Foxhoven became the director of the Joan & Lyle Middleton Center for Children's Rights. During this position, he also instructed juvenile law at Drake Law School.
Foxhoven has held over 15 leadership roles in child protection and earned more than 10 awards for his work.
2:52 What you need to know about the massive Oroville dam emergency in California Pause
3:02 Look at the massive water flow of Feather River, Sacramento River and Lake Oroville
0:24 From the air, ruined landscape clearly shows effect of Oroville Dam spillway problem
0:22 Massive rock comes down hill as work on Highway 50 mudslides continues
0:10 Water continues to surge on American River
3:05 National Weather Service update on next round of rain and wind moving in to Sacramento area
1:05 Point Pleasant residents urged to evacuate as flood waters consume south Sacramento County
1:35 Crews working to patch a leaky levee at Tyler Island
0:46 Dozens rally at Tacoma's Northwest Detention Center after Seattle arrest
Rev. Al Sharpton joins a conversation about gun reform following Las Vegas and the president's actions while visiting Puerto Rico.
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A WOMAN is expected to be charged this morning with the stabbing of a man at St Marys.
The alleged attack occurred in Walsh Avenue just after 10.30pm last night.
Police rushed to the scene and arrested a 27-year-old woman over the stabbing.
Paramedics were also dispatched to the address but it is understood the man’s injuries are not life-threatening.
It’s believed the suspect and the victim are known to each other.
Police are investigating the incident and ask anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or report on line at www.crimestopperssa.com.au
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Siemens has supplied four switchgear panels to Siemens Gamesa for the 28MW Nissum Bredning offshore wind farm demonstrator off Jutland in Denmark.
The 8VM1 gas-insulated SF6-free HV switchgear has capacity of 72.5kV and protects the wind turbines from overloads and short circuits.
Siemens said the 8VM1 has been specifically developed for use in offshore wind farms.
Nissum Bredning, which features four Siemens Gamesa 7MW turbines and 66kV cabling, has been supplying power since March.
Siemens Energy Management division high voltage products chief executive Karlheinz Kronen said: “We’ve constructed the 8VM1 specifically for this type of deployment and focused on an environmentally compatible design during development.
“Customers will therefore benefit from the advantages of our proven vacuum switching technology with no SF6.”
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April 24 (Reuters) - Raymond James Financial Inc:
* RAYMOND JAMES - APPOINTS DAVID DE LUCA HEAD OF GLOBAL EQUITIES
* RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL INC - DE LUCA COMES TO RAYMOND JAMES FROM VESEY STREET CAPITAL PARTNERS Source text: (bit.ly/2HXaewy) Further company coverage:
COLONIAL BEACH, Va. (WVEC) -- The family of a missing 19-year-old woman in Colonial Beach says she has been found deceased.
Kallie Jefferson went missing Monday morning around 11 a.m. Her last cell phone activity was on Menokin Road in Warsaw, Virginia.
On Wednesday morning a family friend posted on Facebook on behalf of Kallie's mother, saying "We have found her. There was an accident and Kallie is no longer with us."
The family thanks everyone who helped spread the word to help find Kallie and asks for privacy as they grieve.
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Watching your baby grow and develop is thrilling, awe-inspiring, and — let's be real — a little stressful. As a parent, you just want to do a good job raising your precious baby, but conflicting information from books and TV (plus your annoying great aunt's penchant for judgment) could leave even the most zen parents feeling a little crazed. That's why we did our research and created a no-frills list of developmental stages backed by the CDC. Use this as a road map to track the exciting changes your baby undergoes, and, as always, reach out to your trusted pediatrician if you have questions about childhood development.
President of the Dominica Association of Architects, Claude Lauture, has called on the government and the Planning Division to prevent construction in areas that are prone to disasters.
He said Dominica is vulnerable to multiple disasters such as hurricane, earthquakes, and landslides, among others, and there is construction in areas such as hillsides, close to precipes and flood zones.
He gave the example of what happened in Checkhall Valley.
“The river was dredged because of what happened with (Tropical Storm) Erika and with (Hurricane) Maria the river got back to where it was before Erika, and even more, and destroyed more houses in that community,” he stated last week.
He said some concrete retaining walls were built but they all fell because of the power of the water and the river wanted to take back its bed.
“So, therefore, Planning Division should make sure that no buildings should be allowed to be built in such zones because it is high risk as it can destroy a lot of lives,” he said.
One of the best things about golf is when you’re having a rough round, at least there are times you can stand back and enjoy the beauty of the nature around you.
Then, there are those times when nature completely takes over, and there’s not much you can do it about it.
That would be the case in Australia. A giant army of kangaroos decided to chill out at St. Georges Basin Country Club, but the game is all about playing it as it lays, so these Aussies decided to give it a go.
No kangaroos appeared to be harmed in the making of this video:
The only thing missing was the golfer screaming “FORE!” after swinging.
MONTREAL—A Montreal-area police officer is among more than 60 people arrested in a wide-ranging crackdown on the Hells Angels and their associates for alleged drug-related activities.
Provincial police say they’ve dismantled three narcotics sales networks from the leadership right down to the distributors.
They estimate the networks had made $10 million over eight months trafficking cocaine and synthetic drugs.
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Parole conditions loosened for Hells Angel Walter Stadnick
(JTA) — Anti-Semitic messages were found painted on the wall of a synagogue in Romania.
“Holocaust Never Happened” and “All the Best” with a Star of David were painted in black and red on the outside of the Synagogue of Deportees Memorial Temple in Cluj-Napoca, in northwestern Romania.
Police were called about the graffiti on Monday by representatives of the city’s Jewish community, though the vandalism may have taken place over the weekend, according to local reports.
Though the synagogue is located on a main thoroughfare in the city, no witnesses have come forward with information about the vandalism.
Built in 1886, the synagogue was destroyed during Allied bombardments in June 1944. It was rebuilt and reinaugurated in 1947, when it was dedicated to the memory of the over 16,000 Jews deported from Cluj in May-June 1944 and exterminated in Auschwitz.
The area’s Jewish community of about 400 uses the synagogue.
The battle to curb America’s deep-rooted and systemic issues with racism, hatred and oppression grew violent Saturday after a white supremacy rally dubbed “Unite the Right” clashed with counter-protestors in Charlottesville, Virginia. A car plowed through swaths of demonstrators rejecting a group of racists, neo-Nazis and members of the alt-right, killing one person and injuring 19…
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The food at Salt's Cure is of excellent quality, but the servers don't get too precious about the menu. Which works out nicely, because there's a good chance you'll call their off-menu item a "Grand Slam," given that the real name is "All Star," and it's a play on the Denny's classic.
The Salt's Cure version actually comes with more items than the original: Here, you'll get two sausage patties, two strips of bacon, two eggs, the oatmeal griddle cakes with cinnamon-molasses butter and a biscuit with jam. It's $20 to Denny's $7.99, but the quality is almost infinitely better, with everything, including the sausage, made in-house.
The crispy bacon and the sweet, butter-soaked cakes are particular works of art. You'll probably need a nap after eating this collection of breakfast items; if you pair the platter with the spicy tequila Fire Island cocktail, you'll probably need a long nap. It's a great way to spend a Saturday.
1155 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood; (323) 465-7258, saltscure.com.
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Kelly Knight Craft speaks at the inauguration of Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin, right of the podium in pale blue tie, December, 2015. Kelly Knight Craft speaks at the inauguration of Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin, right of the podium in pale blue tie, December, 2015.
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The province announced Friday the 87 new grocery store locations that will be able to sell beer and cider.
Beginning in April, the grocers will have the bottles and cans on the shelves.
The winning stores were selected by a competitive bidding process held by the LCBO. These new locations are in addition to the 200 grocery stores that were already authorized to make the sales.
Of those 87 stores, 11 are independent grocery stores and 76 are owned by large grocers.
In a press release, the province said ultimately beer and cider will be available in up to 450 grocery stores, including up to 300 that will also sell wine.
Among the new locations in southwestern Ontario:
3 children killed in Southeast Texas apartment fire
Photo: KFDM
PORT ARTHUR, Texas (AP) - A fire official says three children rescued from a burning apartment in Southeast Texas have died from their injuries.
Port Arthur Fire Marshal Paul Washburn tells KFDM television that firefighters arrived at the burning building a little after midnight Wednesday. First responders found the children and rushed them to a hospital where they were pronounced dead.
Washburn says the children were aged 2, 6 and 12.
Washburn tells The Associated Press the three children were the only ones inside the apartment when the fire broke out. He says their mother had taken another child to the hospital.
Washburn says they are investigating to determine the cause of the fire.
An air ambulance landed in The Paddock, in Grantham, on Saturday afternoon, after receiving reports that a patient was unconscious and not breathing.
The patient fell ill while at the Conduit Tea Garden, in Conduit Lane, and was taken by ambulance to the ambucopter, which was unable to land closer to the scene.
A spokesman for the East Midlands Air Ambulance told the Journal: “We sent a paramedic in a car, two ambulances and the Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Rutland Air Ambulance. One patient was taken to Lincoln County Hospital for further care.”
The call went through to the control room just before 1.30pm.
This photograph was taken by Marion Ellis, who lives in St Catherine’s Road, opposite The Paddock.
She said: “The sound of an air ambulance coming in to land on Saturday was incredibly loud. It stayed an hour possibly, and an ambulance eventually came on to the field to it from Avenue Road.”
The patient’s condition is not known.
French authorities have called for calm after clashes between protesters and police in the city of Nantes.
The violence broke out overnight after an officer shot dead a 22-year-old driver who was trying to avoid a police checkpoint.
Interior minister Gerard Collomb condemned the violence.
France Police Clashes
Prosecutors have opened a judicial investigation and police also opened an internal inquiry looking at the officer’s actions and his decision to use a firearm.
Protesters in Nantes clashed with police, throwing Molotov cocktails and burning cars and rubbish bins. They also set fire to shops and buildings in three poor neighbourhoods across the city.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Entree Resources Ltd
* Entrée Resources announces second quarter 2017 financial results
* Entree Resources-total corporate costs, which include marketing, compliance costs, remain estimated to be between $1.6 million and $1.8 million for 2017 year
* Entree Resources Ltd - Q2 2017 net loss from continuing operations, was $0.6 million as compared to $0.7 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Ireland – IPL Plastics is eyeing a number of acquisition opportunities in continental Europe and is likely to move on them after its long-awaited IPO, which is now set to happen late next month.
Speaking after IPL’s agm in Dublin, chief executive Alan Walsh said the company — formerly known as One 51 — has identified “a couple” of acquisition opportunities “which would give us a meaningful presence in Europe”.
Almost three quarters of IPL’s revenues are generated in North America, with the remainder coming from Europe and Asia. The company has spoken of wanting to re-balance its geographical spread but is also keen to benefit from new opportunities such as the use of plastic packaging for lithium batteries used in electric cars.
Randy Tango was sentenced to three life sentences for raping and murdering his 11-year-old neighbour Stacha Arendse.
Arendse’s murder sent shockwaves through the community of Tafelsig in Cape Town when her body was found by Tango after she went missing in March.
Tango even assisted in searching for her and was arrested after he pointed out the body where he had dumped it in a dustbin behind the Swartklip Recreation Centre in Tafelsig.
He was well known by her mother‚ Sandy Markgraaff‚ with whom he had been at school.
The Mitchell’s Plain Crisis Forum attended the trial at the Cape Town High Court over the past few weeks in support of Arendse’s family.
Western Cape police spokesperson Captain FC Van Wyk said on Tuesday: “He boldly stated that he had killed Stacha because he was not going to jail for raping her.”
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Evoke Pharma Inc-
* Evoke Pharma reports second quarter 2017 results and highlights
* Q2 loss per share $0.11
* Q2 earnings per share view $-0.15 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Alan Bearman, Dean of University Libraries and the Center for Student Success and Retention at Washburn University, presents the story of how the library as led efforts to improve student outcomes, increasing their first-year retention rate, and saving Washburn University significant money.
With students back in school and a chance of snow later in the week, the local school districts are well prepared for the possibility of inclement weather. Both Russellville Independent superintendent Leon Smith and Logan County schools superintendent Paul Mullins are ready to monitor the situations and make the calls to close school if need be.
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A Chiang Mai woman who spent two nights in intensive care following a severe allergic reaction to medication is now sporting a truly life-saving tattoo on her upper arm – an English-language list of medicines to which she reacts badly, along with symptoms to watch for.
Siri-on Kasuya, 32, of Hang Dong district also has an illustration of the Bowl of Hygieia, a pharmacy symbol, on her arm, to alert doctors in case of emergency.
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The Nation
The leader of the Tennessee Senate wants an investigation into the ACT, which hasn't released scores from wrongly administered tests.
Speaker Randy McNally recently penned a letter asking Comptroller Justin Wilson's office to investigate ACT's nonprofit status, executive compensation, student information sharing and state contracts. The comptroller’s office said it will honor McNally's request and report what is determined.
ACT spokesperson Ed Colby sayid it complies with its nonprofit status and requires student authorization to give information to organizations providing scholarships, education, career help or financial aid. Colby said ACT is working to provide about 300 recently retaken test scores on extended college deadlines.
At Bearden High School in Knoxville and Alvin C. York Institute in Jamestown, students were given the Oct. 3 version on Oct. 17.
It's not uncommon to see bikers take on projects for a good cause. It's perhaps less common for a biker to take on quilting for a cause.
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Monterey >> Available to anyone willing to open a book and read it, the Monterey Library's summer reading program is especially helpful to underprivileged kids who might not have access to as many summertime activities as their more privileged counterparts. The program, which involves interactive activities and tracking time spent reading, offers incentives to participants in hopes of keeping them from straying from the path of learning during their long summer break.
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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – The public was invited to step into a world of imagination, made real by SEPTA employees — buses, imaginatively decorated for the holidays.
The vehicles, representing the transit authority’s eight districts, were parked on and around Market Street, near SEPTA headquarters.
It’s a sign of good things to come when you’re greeted by Buddy the Elf.
“Happy holidays, and did you have your spaghetti and maple syrup? That’s what I want to know.”
The visual equivalent of that sugary carb concoction was standing nearby — the Holiday Machine, a Christmasy take on Scooby Doo’s Mystery Machine, in all its blue and green glory, complete with orange flowers. Inside, a fully realized world, created by Frank Toscani and his 15-year-old daughter, Brianna
“It’s like if you were living here. You got your TV, you got your sitting area, you got your real Christmas tree,
your fireplace and kitchen area.”
“How much fun was this?
Brianna– “A lot!”
Jennifer Kennedy was mightily impressed.
Runners hit the pavement Saturday morning to take on the Race to Robie Creek
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NetEnt has gone live in Latin America for the first time after confirming that its content is now available through Codere’s online casino network in Mexico.
The games developer late last year signed a licence agreement with Codere – which has a significant presence in Latin America – to enter the regulated online casino market in the country.
NetEnt can provide its games to Codere through the Spain-based company’s existing operator licence.
Codere is one of the largest casino operators in Mexico and has an operator license for both land-based and online casino operations.
Speaking in December when the two companies announced their agreement, Björn Krantz, managing director of NetEnt Americas, said: ”I am really excited to enter the regulated online casino market in Mexico together with Codere.
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Hundreds of cars at Mitch Smith Chevrolet and Tony Serra Nissan in Cullman appear to have been damaged by large hail that pummeled North Alabama during Monday night's storms.
Images show cars with broken windshields, dented hoods and broken mirrors.
Mitch Smith Chevrolet salesman Clint Chapman estimated the damage could exceed $4 million, according to AL.com news partner WHNT News 19.
Looks like the Chevy dealership in Cullman got the worst of the hail. #alwx pic.twitter.com/mO1TeEnL8i -- Jed Christoph (@jed_JC2) March 20, 2018
Many residents reported hail as large as baseballs and tennis balls.
Requests for comment sent to Mitch Smith Chevrolet were not immediately returned late Monday night.
By MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Baseball Writer
NEW YORK (AP) _ Curtis Granderson opened a five-run eighth inning with his 300th homer, a tiebreaking shot that helped the New York Mets rally past the Chicago Cubs for a 9-4 victory Wednesday night.
Injury replacement Lucas Duda added a three-run homer off Hector Rondon, and T.J. Rivera capped the outburst with an RBI single for his third hit.
With sluggers Yoenis Cespedes and Michael Conforto on the bench to begin the game, the resurgent Mets came back from a 4-1 deficit and took two of three from the defending World Series champions despite losing second baseman Neil Walker to a left leg injury.
Granderson received a standing ovation and came out for a curtain call after connecting in the eighth off Carl Edwards Jr. (2-1).
Jerry Blevins (4-0) struck out three of his four batters to earn the win.
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Live Oak Neighbors and historian Norman Poitevin will sponsor Live Oak History Walks from 6-7:15 p.m. on the following Tuesdays: June 26, July 24 and Aug. 21. The June walk will feature the neighborhood of West Harper Street and El Dorado; the July walk will tour Del Mar and Corcoran Lagoon; and the August event will feature West Twin Lakes and the new beachfront pathway near the harbor.
The Neighbors welcome donations and will provide walking tour brochers. Details for each walk, including parking directions, will be released two weeks prior to the walk. For information: 831-462-6241.
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April 12 Countryside Properties Plc:
* Trading statement - H1 2017
* H1 completions up 31% to 1,437 homes (h1 2016: 1,095 homes)
* H1 private average selling price ("asp") reduced by 13% to £440,000 but with underlying sales price growth of 6%
* H1 record private forward order book up 69% at £347.1m (h1 2016: £205.3m)
* H1 partnerships land bank 2 up 1,210 plots to 16,124 plots (h1 2016: 14,914 plots)
* See substantial growth within partnerships supported by a number of successful bids in first half and continuing flow of bid opportunities
* Customer demand, government support and good mortgage availability... Look set to continue for remainder of year Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bangalore.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com)
Detectives from the Homicide Squad and the North Shore Police Area Command are investigating after a "mummified" body was found in a house in Greenwich.
Police were called to a Greendale Street address in the leafy waterfront suburb after a body was found inside the empty premises on Tuesday.
The body has yet to be identified, and police are treating the death as suspicious.
Police at the property on Thursday afternoon. Photo: Seven News
"It’s believed the body has been at the home for a considerable time and a post mortem is being conducted this afternoon to establish the cause of death and gender," a police statement said.
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ST. LOUIS- If you own a Samsung smartphone, beware.
Some devices are randomly sending your pictures to your contacts. Samsung, says its technical teams are looking into the issue.
the bug affects Galaxy S-9 and S-9 Plus devices.
According to reports, the app doesn't even show you that your pics have been sent. You might just find out when you get a response from the recipient of the random photos.
Until the bug is fixed consumers should not grant the Samsung message app access to their storage.
NEW YORK (AP) Joakim Noah‘s absence from the New York Knicks will continue indefinitely.
A team official says Friday that Noah and the Knicks have mutually agreed that he will not be back with the club until further notice.
Noah left the team last week after a dispute with coach Jeff Hornacek. He’s already missed a pair of games this week.
The veteran center hasn’t reclaimed a rotation spot after missing the start of the season while serving the remainder of a 20-game suspension. That suspension began last season for violating terms of the anti-drug agreement.
The Knicks could try to find a trade for him before next Thursday’s deadline. However, a deal will be nearly impossible to find because he has two more seasons remaining on the $72-million contract he signed in the summer of 2016, a contract considered one of the worst in the NBA.
Lake Geneva (WQOW) -- A time-honored tradition kicked off another summer of special deliveries the annual mailbox tryouts on Lake Geneva.
A dozen teenagers hit the water Wednesday, jumping for the chance to land one of six coveted spots. They have to jump onto a pier from a moving boat, drop off the mail and then jump back on the boat.
"The advice I always say is run faster than you think you should be. Because you'll be running and think you'll make it back, and then you'll turn around and the boat will be almost gone," said veteran mailboat jumper Jessa Burling.
The boat's captain says the tradition started in 1916 as a necessity, because the area was a summer resort for the wealthy and it was wilderness.
The Montreal SPCA is looking for witnesses after a lifeless dog was found in a sports bag in the city’s Sud-Ouest borough.
According to the SPCA, a one-year-old, female husky-type dog was found behind a Cardinal St. apartment complex on April 11. The dog was placed in a garbage bag before being put in a black sports bag and left behind the building.
“The body of the dog, named Opal by our inspection team, presented obvious signs of abuse and was alarmingly thin,” the SPCA wrote in a Facebook post published Wednesday afternoon.
In a photo published by the organization, the dog’s face and paws appear to be bloodied.
The Montreal SPCA’s investigations and inspections department is looking into the incident and seeking the public’s help in finding the person responsible.
Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to call 514 735-2711, Ext. 2230. The SPCA said all tips will be handled confidentially.
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The Cheap Shots is one of Milwaukee's best party rock cover bands playing a huge variety of music, from Rush to Rihanna. The band was nominated "Best Cover Band," "Best Lead Singer," and 1st runner up "Best Guitarist" in the Shepherd Express in 2016. The Cheap Shots headline multiple summer festival stages throughout southeast Wisconsin and bring a unique mix of on-and-off stage antics to their audiences. If you want a real party, come party with The Cheap Shots!
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BERLIN (Reuters) - Beiersdorf, the maker of Nivea and other skin care products, said on Tuesday it has appointed Dessi Temperley, head of investor relations at Swiss food giant Nestle, as its new finance chief.
Flags of German personal-care company Beiersdorf are pictured at the annual shareholders meeting in Hamburg, Germany April 20, 2017. REUTERS/Fabian Bimmer
Temperley, who previously served as regional finance chief for Nestle’s pet food brand Purina for Europe, Middle East and North Africa, takes over from Jesper Andersen on July 1, Beiersdorf said in a statement.
Temperley, 45, began her career with Shell Bulgaria in 1994, worked with Cable & Wireless in Moscow and London and then moved to Nestle in 2004.
Beiersdorf said in February that the supervisory board had decided not to extend Andersen’s contract that is due to end in June. Andersen took over from long-serving CFO Ulrich Schmidt in 2016.
A man has been arrested after attempting to scale the scaffolding around Elizabeth Tower.
Police confirmed the man jumped a railing at the Carriage Gates entrance to Parliament before climbing the scaffolding in place for refurbishment work.
The man was arrested by officers for trespassing on a designated site at 12 noon.
Police are not treating the incident as terror-related and there were no weapons recovered.
I spent an hour today blowing accumulated dried grass clippings from my lawn. My leaf blower used less than a pint of gas/oil fuel. The gas contained less than two ounces of oil. To have my lawn raked by several laborers would have cost over $100. My Stihl blower is no noisier than a vacuum cleaner.
If the author really wants to go after air pollution, she should look at diesel trucks, railroad engines and ships, all of which deliver food, medicine, and all everyday goods manufactured overseas and in the U.S. I seriously question the source of the engineer’s story of 23 times the hydrocarbon emissions from 30 minutes of a leaf blower than the emissions of a diesel truck traveling from Texas to Alaska.
— James Mitchell
Madison
Feb 13 Amerco
* Amerco announces special cash dividend
* On feb 8, declared a special cash dividend on its common stock of $1.00 per share Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
CARSON, Calif. — Ryan Hollingshead had a goal and an assist, helping FC Dallas beat the Los Angeles Galaxy 3-2 on Wednesday night.
Dallas (6-1-5) is unbeaten in its last six games against Los Angeles (5-7-1).
FC Dallas scored two goals seven minutes apart in the first half. Mauro Díaz sent a pass along the top of the 18-yard box and Ryan Hollingshead curled it inside the post in the 33rd minute. It was Díaz's seventh assist of the year. In the 40th minute, Hollingshead passed it across goal to find Cristian Colman at the far post for a bouncing header.
Carlos Gruezo added a breakaway goal in the 66th for a 3-0 lead.
Giants' Samardzija has tight shoulder, exits after 1 inning
DENVER (AP) — San Francisco Giants right-hander Jeff Samardzija was forced to leave his start against Colorado after pitching one inning Tuesday night because of tightness in his pitching shoulder.
Samardzija threw 23 pitches in a rough inning and allowed three hits and two runs before exiting with the injury. He was replaced by rookie righty Dereck Rodriguez, the son of Hall of Fame catcher Ivan Rodriguez who was making his major league debut.
The 25-year-old Rodriguez had his contract purchased Monday from Triple-A Sacramento. He was 4-1 with a 3.40 ERA in nine starts for Sacramento.
Rodriguez was originally drafted in the sixth round of the 2011 draft by Minnesota as an outfielder. He made the transition to pitcher two years later.
Kiingitanga spokesperson and Māori Party Hauraki-Waikato candidate Rahui Papa pays tribute to Dame Nganeko Minhinnick who has passed away.
76-year-old Dame Nganeko Minhinnick was an esteemed elder of Ngāti Te Ata, Waikato and Te Waiohua as wells a great supporter of the Kiingitanga.
Her body is laying in state at Tahuna Marae in Waiuku.
Rahui Papa spoke to Kawe Kōrero Reporters and says Dame Nganeko was a staunch advocate for the environment.
He says, “She took the Labour Government to court. Her lawyer was Sian Elias who is the Chief Justice currently. They pushed for iwi to be included in Crown and council negotiations with regard to the RMA. This had ramifications for the whole country.”
Papa says she was also a woman who would fight to death for the language and its customs as well as the land.
Dame Ngaheko Minhinnick’s tangi will remain at Tahuna Marae in Waiuku where she will also be laid to rest.
I believe that there is a real need to change the focus on how we deal with our youth in York. America's Promise could help York's youths I believe that there is a real need to change the focus on how we deal with our youth in York.
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HAGATNA, Guam (AP) — Dozens held signs and waved Guam’s flag during a rally for peace in the U.S. territory.
Monday’s demonstration came days after North Korea threatened to fire four intermediate-range missiles into the ocean near Guam. The protest also followed a week of heated exchanges between Pyongyang and Washington.
Participants chanted “Peace, not war, that’s what our island is for.” Demonstrators sang Guam’s hymn and blew kulo or shell trumpets.
Melvin Won Pat-Borja says many people in the community are frustrated, scared and worried. The 35-year-old says it’s not a good feeling to have your life threatened.
Last week President Donald Trump declared the U.S. military “locked and loaded” and said he was ready to unleash “fire and fury” if North Korea continued to threaten the United States.
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SCHODACK, N.Y. (NEWS10) – The Schodack Police Department arrested a man they say had sexual contact with a child less than 11 years old.
Kevin Andrews, 54, of Castleton, N.Y., was charged with first-degree criminal sexual act, first-degree sexual abuse, forcible touching, sexual misconduct, and endangering the welfare of a child.
Andrews was arraigned and released on $10,000 bail.
The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact the Schodack Police Department at (518)-477-7973.
The Teachers' Strike and the Dem Revival in Oklahoma
A walkout mostly failed to secure more funding for schools, but it has spawned a movement of politically engaged Okies.
The arts came alive this weekend in Mercer County at Sister's Coffee house.
The jazz ensemble “Wine and Roses” hit the stage for its monthly performance at the Princeton cafe's "Jazz in the Afternoon" event.
The artists say for them it's a chance to showcase their talent and also expose residents to one of the original music styles that gave birth to many other genres.
"Winton Marsalis speaks of blues as the rue and the gumbo of American music and jazz sort of is the gumbo of American music so yeah we love it," said jazz musician Bob McGraw
The "Jazz in the Afternoon" event takes place on the second Saturday of every month.
NEW YORK—The New Yorker magazine says it has cut ties with its well-known political reporter Ryan Lizza for alleged sexual misconduct.
A New Yorker spokeswoman said Monday that the magazine recently learned Lizza had “engaged in what we believe was improper sexual conduct.” A CNN spokeswoman says Lizza will not appear on the cable news network, where he is a contributor, while it looks into the matter.
Lizza says in an emailed statement that the magazine’s decision was a “terrible mistake” and that he is “dismayed” that it was characterizing a “respectful relationship with a woman I dated as somehow inappropriate.”
Lizza is known for a memorable interview with Anthony Scaramucci, in which the former White House communications director bashed colleagues in vulgar language. Scaramucci was ousted shortly afterward.
Nashville Predators General Manager David Poille, announced Friday that the National Hockey League club has extended their minor league affiliation with the Milwaukee Admirals of the American Hockey League, through the 2021-22 season.
The Preds and Admirals have been together since Nashville came into the NHL in 1998-99.
It's been a successful combination with the Admirals establishing a winning tradition, and several players becoming a core part of the Predators roster.
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The former queens of Prophets of Persia gathered for their annual luncheon Friday (Feb. 2) at the New Orleans Country Club. The event was held the day before the 2018 ball
Seated: Margaret Harbison, Pam Burck, Virginia Ernst, Madison Mikes, Carolyn Balmer and Ann Heslin; standing: Debbie Reily, Marigny Ernst, Corrine Plough, Meg Farris, Elisabeth Gehl, Cindy Hebert, Adele Ralston, Virginia Mitts, Holly Snodgrass, Helen Gibert and Leslie Jacobs. Mikes (2017) was the most recent queen, Virginia Ernst (1961) the earliest.
Check your purses and pants pockets if you’ve been buying lottery tickets in the Outaouais.
Loto-Québec says a $2-million winning ticket for the Sept. 6 Quebec 49 draw was sold in the region.
The winning numbers are 02-03-12-29-40-43 (bonus number 07).
If that’s you, call Loto-Québec’s customer service line at 1-866-611-5686 or head to the corporation’s payment offices in Montreal or Quebec City to claim your prize.
Deadline to claim your prize is Sept. 6, 2018 at 4:30 p.m
× BREAKING: Shelbyville police involved in fatal shooting
SHELBYVILLE, Ind. — Police in Shelbyville were involved in a fatal shooting incident about 10:30 p.m. Tuesday.
It happened in the 1100 block of Fallway Court in Shelbyville, where local police had been called on a report of gunfire coming from inside a garage.
Two residents of the Fallway Court home were in the garage including Steven C. Oliger, 64. who ran toward the rear of the adjacent house, according to Indiana State Police investigators. Authorities say at least one gunshot was fired by the suspect before one of the three responding Shelbyville police officers returned fire with a rifle. A single gunshot was fired by police, according to the investigators.
Oliger was pronounced dead at the scene.
Investigators are emphasizing it is unclear if the suspect was shot by police, or if the fatal wound was self-inflicted. No officers or any others were injured.
SAN DIEGO (KGTV) - One man is dead and a woman is seriously injured after a driver plowed into a sidewalk and crashed into a wall in Paradise Hills Saturday night.
San Diego Police detained the driver, suspected of driving under the influence of a controlled substance.
The 23-year-old man tried to flee the scene where he struck two people on the sidewalk in the 6400 block of Parkside Avenue, but witnesses followed him until officers arrived.
A 67-year-old man died at the scene of the accident. A 55-year-old woman was transported to the hospital with serious injuries.
The driver lost control of his truck at a curve where Parkside Avenue meets Beatrice Street around 6:30 p.m., according to police.
The San Diego Police Traffic Division is investigating the collision.
Ottawa Public Health is asking residents to avoid swimming in at least two area beaches on Wednesday, as a heat wave continues to grip the city.
Public Health officials found that E. coli levels exceed provincially acceptable safety standards at Westboro and Petrie Island River beaches.
Residents are encouraged to stay out of the water at those locations.
Mooney’s Bay, Britannia and Petrie Island East Bay were all open for swimming Wednesday.
A heat warning remained in effect throughout the day Wednesday, according to Environment Canada. Temperatures are expected to hit a high of 35 C.
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (AP) - A 6-foot-long boa constrictor reported loose in Binghamton, New York, has been found - beneath the owner's kitchen sink.
A Facebook post by the Broome County Humane Society on behalf of the owner said the pet snake escaped its enclosure earlier this week and was last seen near the high school. The county office of emergency services issued a statement Tuesday saying people should "exercise caution and keep small children and small animals away" if they came across the snake.
But on Wednesday morning, the reptile's owner told local media that Bella the boa had apparently never left his apartment building and was found safe in his kitchen.
Red-tailed boa constrictors eat small mammals, killing their prey by squeezing them to death. They're typically docile as pets.
On today’s episode of Wild Animal Wednesday we have our baboon baby Layla. Layla is an Olive Baboon that’s 3 months old, full of energy, and was born at the Wild Animal Safari facility! The Olive Baboon is native to Africa and at birth they have black hair, which changes to an olive color as they grow older. Wild Animal Safari is now scheduling tours between the hours of 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday – Saturday. Come on down to see Layla!
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France's president visits a nightclub founded by legendary Afrobeat star and activist Fela Kuti, a place with a reputation for frenetic music, scantily clad dancers, and a haze of marijuana smoke.
Evans police are searching for two suspects after they stole from a residence in Evans.
Evans Police Cmdr. Jason Phipps said police responded about 2 a.m. Tuesday to a burglary of a home on Northpoint Drive. Two men with weapons stole things from the residence. No one was injured.
Phipps said he could not be more specific as the investigation continues.
The suspect descriptions only showed one suspect was short and the other was wearing a black and blue flannel, according to Phipps. No vehicle description was available.
Police believe evidence suggests the residence was targeted, and the burglary was not random.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Evans Police Department at (970) 339-2441.
From warnings of “fire and fury” to declarations of “locked and loaded,” President Trump is dealing with the North Korean crisis his way. Naturally, heads are exploding all over Washington.
You can’t change the way things are done, the chin-strokers and gatekeepers shout hysterically! You have to follow the road most traveled!
Nearly seven months into Trump’s term, it’s not just the irredeemable haters who can’t accept the outcome of the election. Even otherwise-sensible people refuse to come to grips with the meaning of Trump’s victory.
Voters wanted change, but Washington doesn’t. And that clash of wants defines the endless war over the Trump presidency.
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Bill Murray took a catnap at the premiere of the film “Isle of Dogs.”
Murray voices the canine Boss in Wes Anderson’s movie, which was shown Saturday at the South by Southwest festival in Austin, Texas.
The 67-year-old Murray read the poem “Dogs” accompanied by a cellist and joined Anderson and cast members onstage to answer questions from the audience.
But Murray nodded off when the questions centered on the filmmaking process.
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KIRKWOOD  Several Chenango County bowling teams competed in the MAC League Tournament, which took place in Kirkwood last Tuesday, Feb. 7.
On the boys side, Sidney took top honors, finishing with a total of 2,691 pins. Bainbridge-Guilford followed close behind in second place, with a total of 2,656 pins, while Greene finished in third place, with 2,577 total pins. Oxford finished in fifth place out of seven teams, with 2128 total pins and Afton-Harpursville rounded out the field, with a total of 1,531 total pins.
Another joy of the 4th of July is fireworks.
But safety is key to preventing serious injuries and that includes taking some obvious precautions.
“Never allow children to play with fireworks, even sparklers because they can burn at least 1,200 degrees and be dangerous.”
State Insurance Commissioner Jessica Altman also advises keeping fireworks away from your home. Altman adds nationwide, fireworks cause an average of 18,000 fires a year.
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Tombs of archbishops of Canterbury found under museum
April 17, 2017
The tombs of five archbishops of Canterbury have been discovered by workers renovating a museum in London.
The tombs were discovered under the foundation of the Garden Museum, which is adjacent to Lambeth Palace, the official residence of the current Archbishop of Canterbury. The tombs include the remains of leaders of the Anglican communion dating back to the early 17th century.
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-- After weeks, if not months, of speculation that he would be joining WWE, Adam Cole is said to have officially signed with the company, according to a report at pwinsider.com.
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Barcelona-based newspaper Mundo Deportivo claim Tottenham are open to selling Harry Kane.
However, Levy wants the deal done on his terms.
Tottenham are desperate to keep Kane and have always maintained their insistence he will not leave the club.
But it is claimed Levy is concerned Kane could soon down tools in order to force through a transfer.
That is what happened in 2012 when Luka Modric decided he wanted to quit White Hart Lane for Real Madrid.
And Mundo Deportivo claim the Spurs chairman doesn’t want a repeat of that situation.
SHERIDAN — Dennis H. Knight will offer a presentation entitled “The Ecology of Wyoming Landscapes: Twenty Years of Remarkable Change” on Oct. 11 at 7 p.m.
The event will take place in the Whitney Center for the Arts concert hall at Sheridan College.
In 1994, Knight authored the book “Mountains and Plains: The Ecology of Wyoming Landscapes.” Since then, dramatic changes have occurred. Wolves have been reintroduced, wildfires and bark beetle have become more common and invasive species have become a bigger problem.
Knight will discuss the issues and changes to the state’s landscape throughout the lecture, which is free and open to the public.
For additional information, contact Dr. Scott Newbold at 674-6446, ext. 3112, or snewbold@sheridan.edu.
Sheridan College is located at 3059 Coffeen Ave.
May 3 Golden Star Resources Ltd
* Golden Star reports first quarter 2017 results
* Golden Star Resources Ltd - 9% increase in gold production to 57,795 ounces in q1 of 2017 compared to q1 of 2016
* On track to achieve its full year 2017 guidance in terms of gold production, cash operating cost per ounce
* Qtrly income per share attributable to golden star shareholders $0.00
* Qtrly adjusted income per share attributable to golden star shareholders - basic $0.01
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.01 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Sees for 2017 capital expenditures of $63 million, which includes enhanced exploration budget
* Gold production in q2 of 2017 is expected to be in line with production results for q1 of 2017
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CRETE, Neb. (AP) _ Firefighters have found the body of an 80-year-old woman inside her mobile home in southeast Nebraska.
Firetrucks were dispatched to a mobile home park in Crete early Monday morning to check reports about smoke coming from the home’s windows. The body of Jana Johnson was discovered inside.
Investigators think Johnson fell asleep while smoking, and a fire or heavy smoke resulted. An autopsy was ordered.
Ronaldo has asked about China – Scolari
Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo has asked about life in China more than once, according to former Brazil and Portugal coach Luiz Felipe Scolari.
Ronaldo, 33, is still starring in Europe, having scored 37 goals in 35 games in all competitions for Madrid this season.
The Portugal international is contracted at the Santiago Bernabeu until mid-2021, with his next destination potentially China or MLS.
Scolari, who spent 2015-17 in China as coach of Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao, revealed Ronaldo had often asked about the country.
"Who has asked me more than once what life is like in China is Cristiano Ronaldo. Why can't Cristiano Ronaldo go to China?" he told Esporte Interativo.
"I gave him all the instructions. And we also have to understand that China is China for different players.
"Cristiano Ronaldo has brands, an industry. And China is the largest country in the world.
"Then I told him what I always say: who receives an opportunity has to go to China."
Brown County Fatal Crash
One Dead, Two Injured
ABERDEEN, S.D. – An 86-year-old Aberdeen man has died from injuries sustained in a June 23, 2018 crash west of Aberdeen.
A 1999 Chevrolet Blazer was southbound on 385th Avenue when it stopped at the posted stop sign at the intersection with U.S. Highway 12. The vehicle then proceeded across the westbound lanes of U.S. 12, colliding with a westbound 2002 Chevrolet Silverado.
Herman Pfeiffer, who was driving the Blazer, sustained life-threatening injuries. He died on Tuesday, July 3.
Both occupants of the Silverado suffered minor injuries. The driver was 36-year-old Lisa Brown and the passenger was 18-year-old Triston Brown. Both are from Aberdeen.
All three people involved were wearing seatbelts. No charges are pending.
South Dakota’s Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.
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They're the devices that everyone talks about and seems to own. If you've been holding off on buying an Amazon Echo, Kindle, and Fire device, you've made the right decision.
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This week, we rounded up a few things you shouldn’t put in your LinkedIn profile if you’re trying to impress employers, why introverts might need to stop pursuing conventional success in order to feel fulfilled, and why one writer believes Trump’s response to the crisis in Puerto Rico doesn’t compare with Bush’s Hurricane Katrina debacle.
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Cubs infielder Javier Baez , who will be competing in his first World Baseball Classic, said he'll play second base for Team Puerto Rico, which is loaded with talented middle infielders, including shortstops Francisco Lindor of the Indians and Carlos Correa of the Astros. Baez, the co-Most Valuable Player in the National League Championship Series, said Lindor will play shortstop and the team will prep in Arizona.
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DAVID EDGAR POPE: Guilty of attempted burglary. Court orders $25 AA fee, $3 GMA fee,12-36 months NDOC, suspends the sentence, places defendant on probation, not to exceed 3 years. Defendant to pay $1,158.63 in restitution, $300 attorney fees, $350 PSI fee, 31 days in the White Pine County jail, with credit for time served of 31 days.
KYLE MATTHEW HANISON: Guilty of performance of an act willful or wanton disregard of safety of persons or property. Court orders $25 AA fee, $3 GMA fee, $2000 fine, 8 days in the White Pine County jail, with credit for time served of 8 days.
SETH WAYNE MOORE: Guilty of he offense of Satutory Sexual Seduction. Court orders $25 AA fee, $3 GMA, $150 DNA fee, reimburse the $855 Pyscho Sexual Evaluation fee, $50 monthly payments, 9 months in the White Pine County jail, suspended, placed on probation not to exceed 3 years; credit for time served of 14 days, attend parenting classes.
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Former wrestling superstar Ric Flair is heading to surgery after being placed in a medically induced coma, a WWE representative told TMZ Sports.
The 68-year-old was initially taken to the hospital Saturday, but his condition reportedly worsened over the weekend. Legacy Talent CEO Melinda Morris Zanoni said Sunday that he is going through "tough medical issues."
According to Ryan Satin of Pro Wrestling Sheet, he was admitted due to a heart-related issue that was initially called "routine monitoring."
The Nature Boy has been in professional wrestling since the 1970s, but became one of the biggest stars in the sport during his time with WWF and WCW in the 1990s. He has been a world heavyweight champion 16 times in his extended career.
He also still makes intermittent appearances WWE shows, supporting his daughter Charlotte.
A documentary on his life and wrestling career, entitled Nature Boy, will be shown on Nov. 7 as part of ESPN's 30 for 30 series.
The father of missing Jack Glenn has urged the people of the North West not to forget about his son.
The 23 year old entered the River Foyle two weeks ago tomorrow, sparking a major search effort by emergency services and the wider Derry community.
Last week Jacks Grandfather Jack Snr. spoke of how the tragedy united the people of Derry like nothing he had ever seen before.
Speaking on today’s Shaun Doherty Show, Jacks father Colin also appealed to any boat owners in the North West to assist them in their search:
While many families enjoyed leisurely vacations during spring break, 265 high school students and team leaders from Rolling Hills Christian Church in El Dorado Hills traveled to Tijuana, Mexico, to build 12 houses for needy families in just one week. Vista del Lago senior Sofia Bert worked on what was known as house three.
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The This Morning favourite and her professional partner were branded “awful” by their rivals during a candid chat on spin-off show It Takes Two.
The Scottish comedian, 42, managed to secure more points from the judges on the night, with host Zoe Ball asking if the competition carried on behind the scenes.
“Oh yeah, everyone thinks Ruth and Anton are really nice and sweet, but honestly…” Kevin, 34, remarked.
The star continued: “Before it started, Ruth came up to me, stood over me and said, ‘Right Grimsby, this is on!’
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Chemistry. With new faces in familiar places, that’s the key to training camp for many NBA teams. It’s no wonder Paul George has stressed that the new-look Olkahoma City Thunder are getting along just fine these days.
George enters his first season with the Thunder after a NBA Draft-day deal that sent him to Oklahoma City for his contract year. But the late addition of Carmelo Anthony complicates the chemistry equation for the Thunder, who also bring back the reigning NBA MVP in Russell Westbrook.
George was asked about how the team has looked thus far, and despite the inevitable difficulties that will come with playing together, he seems optimistic about what the Thunder can do this season.
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John Mellencamp is once again set for a headlining performance at this year’s upcoming Farm Aid concert. This year’s event will take place on September 16 at the KeyBank Pavilion in Burgettstown, Pennsylvania. Willie Nelson, one of the founders of the charity event, spoke on the location’s significance in an official press release noting: “Family farm agriculture is the heart of Pennsylvania,” said Nelson. “What’s happening in western Pennsylvania and the region shows us that we can count on family farmers to strengthen our communities and connect people. Whether we live in rural or urban places, food – and music – brings us all together.” Tickets for the event are set for an exclusive pre-sale for Farm Aid supporters starting on June 14, and open to the general public on June 23. Nelson will also once again return for the event, as well as Neil Young and Dave Matthews. Sheryl Crow, Jack Johnson, and the Avett Brothers are also set to appear. Copyright(c) 2017 RTTNews.com. All Rights ReservedLess «
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A man who threatened to attack the Bishop of Namirembe Diocese Wilberforce Kityo Luwalira during an Easter service has further been remanded to Luzira Prison by Mwanga II Grade One Magistrate Julius Mwesigye.
This is after the prison’s authorities delivered him after the magistrate had already adjourned the case to May 14th 2018.
34 year old Herbert Solomon Kaddu, a Tour and travel company driver and resident of Mackay Zone in Mengo Lubaga division was charged with 3 counts including threatening violence in which prosecution says he had the intension to annoy or injure Bishop Luwalira and Rev. Canon Benon Kityo ; the dean of Namirembe Diocese.
Kaddu is also accused of disturbing religious assemblies, charges he denied earlier.
Prosecution states that on April 1st 2017 during an Easter service at Namirembe Cathedral, Kaddu while armed with a stick and a back cloth, threatened to attack Bishop Luwalira amidst the congregation.
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Man charged with stealing SUV, leading troopers on chase
JACKSON, Tenn. — A man accused of leading troopers on a chase in a stolen SUV faced a judge Monday.
Gabriel Kimball appeared in Jackson City Court on burglary and theft counts. Police said he stole an SUV from Complete Restoration in Jackson.
Investigators said on March 3 he led troopers on a chase in the stolen SUV, crashed, and then took off on foot. He’s also charged with driving under the influence, evading arrest, and other counts, according to court documents.
Kimball is being held at the Madison County Jail in lieu of $25,000 bond. He is scheduled to return to Jackson City Court at 9:30 a.m. March 29.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Cnb Financial Corp:
* REPORTS YEAR END 2017 EARNINGS, HIGHLIGHTED BY RECORD EARNINGS AND STRONG ORGANIC LOAN GROWTH
* Q4 EARNINGS PER SHARE $0.23
* QTRLY NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES $20.7 MILLION VERSUS $18.9 MLN‍​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Guyana is set to host its first Business-to-Business Trade Exhibition that is aimed as creating a platform for local export-ready businesses, to engage and network with international buyers and investors.
The event slated for September 19-22, 2018, was launched today (Wednesday) at the Guyana Marriott Hotel in Georgetown, the Department of Public Information (DPI) reported.
Guyana Trade and Investment Exhibition (GuyTIE) sees collaboration among the Ministry of Business, the Private Sector Associations in Guyana and the Caribbean Export Development Agency.
11:29 by Luke Tamborinyoka Have your say: Tsvangirai to address the nation on voter registration
President Morgan Tsvangirai will on Sunday have an opportunity to speak to Zimbabweans ahead of the voter registration blitz that kicks off in the country on Tuesday, 10 October 2017.
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Incredible athleticism is on display as BROOKLYN NINE-NINE embarks on its own Winter and Summer games.
Newly promoted Ligue One French side Stade Reims has taken the initiative to evaluate possibilities of signing Gambian star Yusupha Njie. Njie recently penned a three-year deal with his Portuguese top flight side Boavista, turning his loan deal to a permanent contract from Moroccan outfit FUS Rabat.
Boavista had rushed to tie down the player to a lengthy contract, according to reports, not in the hope of keeping him for the new season but to cash in on him to the highest bidder. That could occur with Marseille, Monaco and Stade Reims -the latest admirers - all in the fray to snap up the former Sevilla trialist.
Boavista stand to profit in any sale of the midfielder-turned striker giving they forked out in the region €600,000 to buy him out from Rabat.
Stefano Staiano, owner of Aria Restaurant at 1033 Washington Blvd., looks at the Park Square West IV construction site that he says is hurting his business with constantly falling debris and poorly maintained fencing. Photographed in Stamford, Conn.
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WARREN >> A teen girl who said she fatally shot her father because he was abusive is expected to return to her northeast Ohio home this weekend after serving an eight-month sentence in a juvenile detention center and a mental health facility.
The Vindicator reports the mother of 16-year-old Bresha Meadows emailed the newspaper Wednesday and said her daughter would be returning home Sunday.
Meadows pleaded guilty last May to delinquency by reason of involuntary manslaughter for killing 41-year-old Jonathan Meadows at their family’s home in Warren in July 2016. She was 14 at the time.
The teen was sentenced to two months in a juvenile detention center followed by six months at a mental health facility in Cleveland.
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This July 4, we are witnessing a colossal failure of American leadership so profound and consequential that the terrible prospect of another civil war is beginning to be envisaged by thoughtful observers. That is why this will be a melancholy Independence Day for many patriotic Americans, and why we are becoming very discerning voters.
There's a lot of ways to wear red, white, and blue on July 4th . You could signal your patriotism with a flag bandanna around the neck or wrist, say, or you could go and just wear a flag as a top, if you're a college student on the beach in Fort Lauderdale. Or you can go full fashion fireworks, like Tessa Thompson does here with a head-to-toe striped suit in the pages of W, photographed by Tim Walker. For more Fourth of July fashion inspiration from the likes of Blake Lively —there's no movie star more all-American, after all—revisit these looks from W's archives, here. Happy birthday, America.
Man arrested in woman's stabbing death in South Carolina
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A man has been arrested in the stabbing death of his estranged girlfriend in South Carolina.
North Charleston police told local media outlets Monday that 40-year-old Terry Darnell Kelly Jr. of St. George has been charged with murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime.
Police were called to the parking lot of an apartment complex near Ladson Sunday evening and found the woman dead. Her name has not yet been released.
Kelly was to appear in court later Monday. He does not yet have an attorney.
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Police has commended the 2016 end of year celebrations in Kampala as peaceful with only minor crimes such as petty thefts and accidents that led to loss of lives in selected places.
This police spokesperson Kampala metropolitan ASP Kangave Paul attributes to the joint operations between police and the army and the various meetings and compliance to security measures between various stakeholders and the police.
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Dental students from the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry will offer complimentary dental care for children between the ages of 4 and 12 on Feb. 25 at the OU College of Dentistry, 1201 N. Stonewall Ave.
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – Crews are working to repair a water main on Lima Road, just south of Coliseum Boulevard.
Crews said the cold temperatures caused the ground to shift, breaking an 8 inch water main early Monday morning.
The southbound lanes of Lima are closed from Coliseum to Ice Way during the repairs. Wells Street is still open to traffic.
City officials said they hope to have the stretch of road back open early this afternoon.
An onlooker gets a shot of Jacksonville State University's Houston Cole Library illuminated in a rainbow spectrum for June as "gay pride month." An onlooker gets a shot of Jacksonville State University's Houston Cole Library illuminated in a rainbow spectrum for June as "gay pride month."
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JONESBORO, Ark. (AP) -- Deven Simms had 24 points to help Arkansas State hold off Georgia Southern for a 91-89 win in Sun Belt Conference action on Saturday night.
Arkansas State avenged its 80-49 loss on Georgia State's home floor in early January.
It came down to which team made the last free throw. The teams combined for 61 fouls. Ike Smith scored the final field goal of the night when he slammed home a dunk as the Eagles closed to 85-83 with 2:41 remaining.
Simms made his seventh and final free throw for a 90-87 lead with 16 seconds left.
Georgia Southern's Tookie Brown was fouled as his 3-point attempt with 3.1 left just missed. He missed the first free throw but made the next two to trail 90-89.
Ty Cockfield was fouled after catching the inbound pass. He made one free throw but missed the second. Brown's heave from deep behind the midcourt line was short.
Arkansas State (9-15, 4-7) made 30 of 44 free-throw attempts. Georgia Southern (16-8, 7-4) made 21 of 29.
Mike Hughes had 27 points for the Eagles.
Baku. 11 October. REPORT.AZ/ President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has today arrived in Sochi, Russian Federation, to attend a session of the CIS Council of Heads of State.
Report informs, Governor of Krasnodar region Veniamin Kondratyev, Mayor of Sochi Anatoly Pakhomov and other officials greeted President Ilham Aliyev at the Sochi International Airport.
VERONICA YULIANN RIVERA-CRUZ A 21-year-old Seffner woman has been arrested and charged with aggravated child abuse and child neglect. The victim is a 19-month-old female. According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, at around 11 p.m., Monday, Ms. Rivera-Cruz brought the child to Brandon Regional Hospital because the child’s left leg was swollen. During…
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Region Two’s Regional Democratic Council (RDC) has distanced itself from Regional Executive Officer (REO) Rupert Hopkinson’s unauthorised spending, while denying his claim that funds were only for emergency purposes.
The RDC has also categorically stated that it “has no confidence” in Hopkinson to continue as the Accounting Officer and is calling “for appropriate disciplinary actions to be taken for his breach of financial regulations and other wrongdoings.” In a statement issued last Friday, the RDC also registered its disappointment, stating that repeated efforts were made by the Council to have Hopkinson comply with the financial rules, highlighting several instances including the alleged misuse of millions of dollars of the region’s monies.
An emergency audit recently conducted of the region uncovered breaches in the procurement laws, misallocation and misuse of funds, retention of funds past the financial year and overpayments.
At a Public Accounts Committee (PAC) ….
Four local girls basketball teams, not counting the teams that received a first-round bye, advanced into the second round of the state playoffs on Monday night. The Gulfport Lady Admirals received a first-round bye after winning the Region 8-6A title last week with a win over Harrison Central.
× Police investigating homicide, multiple shootings across city
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — It’s been a violent holiday so far with Memphis police investigating multiple shootings overnight. At least one of those is now a homicide investigation.
In South Memphis, a woman was shot at a bar on Walker Avenue around 11:30 p.m. She was taken to the hospital, but is expected to be okay.
Police said they found a man dead with gunshot wounds in a truck on Lamphier Avenue in Highland Heights just after 2 a.m. Wednesday. Police believe the shooting happened several blocks away on Summer Avenue but he made his way over to Lamphier Avenue.
Less than two hours later, police responded to another shooting but this time near Winchester and Getwell. Police said the victim in that case was shot around 3:30 a.m. and went to the Delta Medical Center for treatment.
No suspect information was released in any of these overnight shootings. If you can help, call Crime Stoppers at (901) 528-CASH.
BEIJING (Reuters) - Yi Gang, a vice governor of the People’s Bank of China (PBOC), has been nominated to replace Zhou Xiaochuan as the head of the Chinese central bank, parliament delegates told Reuters on Monday.
Yi Gang, deputy central bank governor of the People's Bank of China, attends a news conference during the ongoing National People's Congress (NPC), China's parliament, in Beijing China March 10, 2017. REUTERS/Jason Lee
Liu Kun, a former vice finance minister, has been nominated to replace Xiao Jie as finance minister, parliament delegates said.
The nominations, among others, will be reviewed by the nearly 3,000 delegates attending the National People’s Congress on Monday morning.
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ESSEN, Germany Thyssenkrupp's (TKAG.DE) works council chief said on Wednesday he would oppose any further restructuring of the German industrial group's European steel business until there was clarity over a possible merger with Tata Steel Europe (TISC.NS).
Thyssenkrupp's chief executive has signalled there would be more restructuring, with or without a merger. Labour representatives expect to be informed about the latest plans at a meeting on Friday.
(Reporting by Georgina Prodhan; Editing by Maria Sheahan)
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Our two families have vacationed together in the past, so this would not be unprecedented, but in the past we invited the siblings to drop in for one or two days, rather than the whole stay, so that they feel included. This summer we’d rather just keep things simple, but we are not sure how to best handle the situation.
We don’t intend to publicize that we are going without the sibs, but after the fact there will certainly be photos or other evidence that the trip took place, and feelings might be hurt. Is there any graceful way to handle the situation that doesn’t involve inviting the sibs? If we choose not to invite them, does that make us bad siblings?
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ALLIANCE, Ohio (AP) — A truck crash in Ohio has left hundreds of chickens dead, and those that did survive huddled together in a nearby ditch.
The Review in Alliance reports a tractor trailer carrying crates of chickens veered off the road, struck a utility pole and overturned Monday in Stark County's Washington Township.
The road where the crash occurred was closed for several hours.
Washington Township is roughly 35 miles (56 kilometers) southeast of Akron.
The driver of the tractor trailer owned by Case Farms wasn't injured, but was taken to hospital to be tested for controlled substances.
Houses in the area lost power after the accident.
The state Highway Patrol is investigating.
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There are 5 pro events this week around the Tours as well as several tv features and the classic movie, Tin Cup. Golf Channel remains the go-to live coverage source.
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North Haven: Cynthia Mazzaferro, author of “Powerful Beyond Measure: Claim Your Power Within for a Happy & Healthy Life,” will speak at 6:30-8:30 p.m. April 26 at the North Haven Memorial Library, 17 Elm St. To attend, call 203-239-5803 or go to online at Northhavenlibrary.net.
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The Browns remain in play for Terrelle Pryor, even though the receiver is visiting other teams, Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Pryor visited the Seahawks on Sunday and part of today before leaving for the Jets. Russell Wilson is putting the hard sell on Pryor, according to Cabot.
The Browns have an idea of the money Pryor wants, and his courtship with other teams will set his market value.
Pryor has no visit scheduled with Cleveland, but he doesn’t need to since he played for the Browns in 2015-16. He caught 77 passes for 1,007 yards and four touchdowns in 2016.
Pryor spent last season in Washington.
Mickey and Jimmy decide to take the gang back to their hometown in celebration of Jimmy's high school baseball jersey number being retired.
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Brazilian full back Danilo isn’t known for his goalscoring prowess, but you wouldn’t know it watching this.
Manchester City played a short corner away at Burnley and the ball found Danilo outside the box.
Playing at left back, he cut inside on his right foot, lined up an audacious effort and curled home a beauty into the far top corner.
Watch the video of the goal on repeat below.
To celebrate the 150th anniversary of the classic hot sauce, Tabasco released a special 150th Anniversary Diamond Reserve Red Sauce.
The sauce is described as:
"TABASCO® Diamond Reserve Sauce is made from a selection of the finest tabasco peppers on Avery Island, chosen for their superior color, texture and robustness. These peppers are mashed with a small amount of salt, then aged - some for up to fifteen years - and blended with sparkling white wine vinegar."
All of that is a 6 fluid ounce champagne-style bottle.
You can grab a bottle for $34.95 at Tabasco.com.
Ofwat will assess whether firms are doing enough after they submit their business plans in September
The decisions some water companies have made on dividends, financial structures and top executive pay have damaged customer trust
Chief executive, Rachel Fletcher, said: “The decisions some water companies have made on dividends, financial structures and top executive pay have damaged customer trust.
“We have looked in detail at the incentives we give water companies.
“Through the measures we’ve announced today, we are strengthening the incentive on companies to improve their performance for customers and cutting the rewards that come from financial engineering.
“This is an important step in making sure water companies put customers’ interests, and those of future generations, at the heart of all the decisions they take.”
MATTOON – An early morning fire at a mobile home park has left one resident homeless but unhurt.
The Mattoon Fire Department reports crews responded to the fire at Lake Land Mobile Estates, at around 7:30 a.m. on Monday, March 13. They found smoke and flames coming from the mobile home and requested a box alarm assignment.
Fire officials say the homeowner was there at the time of the fire, but they were not injured. The home, unfortunately though, is a total loss.
Charleston fire crews, Mattoon Police and other utility companies were also on scene at the fire. Personnel were able to get the area cleared by 10:47 a.m. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
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Baku. 26 July. REPORT.AZ/ Assistant to former head of the White House Press Service Shawn Spicer, Michael Short has been dismissed.
Report informs, the press release reads.
"Press Secretary Sarah Sanders has accepted Short's resignation. We are grateful to Michael for his service and wish him success in his future beginnings," statement says.
It was earlier reported that Short had written a resignation letter.
Press Secretary of the White House Shawn Spicer resigned on July 21.
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announced on Monday its plan to grant to open cinemas from early next year.
Minister of Culture and Information said in a statement that the industry regulator, the General Commission for Audiovisual Media, had started the process, reports Xinhua news agency.
He said the first cinema was expected to open in March 2018.
The move is part of a series of reforms as part of the 2030 economic vision that also includes a war on corruption.
The changes are also intended to gain up to a quarter of the $20 billion currently spent overseas by Saudis, who are accustomed to travelling abroad to see shows and visit amusement parks.
in recent months has organised concerts, a Comic-Con pop culture festival and a mixed-gender national day celebration that saw people dancing on the streets to electronic music for the first time.
× Two-alarm fire in Hartford closes Park Street at Sisson
HARTFORD — Park Street in Hartford was closed Wednesday morning as firefighters battled a two-alarm fire at the Mar Y Tierra Restaurant at 693 Park Street.
A bystander saw smoke coming from the roof of the building and walked down the street to the fire department to tell them.
The fire department said the fire was quickly knocked down and the building was empty at the time of the fire. The fire was reported at 4:48 a.m. and was under control at 5:20 a.m., according to the fire department.
The main body of the fire was in a rear kitchen and the fire was contained to the kitchen.
Smoke initially extended through multiple storefronts and there was smoke damage to adjacent buildings.
The Griffins annual New Years Eve game may have started an hour early at 6PM, but the home team apparently didn't get the notice. Grand Rapids got off to a slow start, counting only four shots on goal in the first period and falling behind to the visiting Rockford IceHogs early.
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Automobile sales have taken a hit in December due to the demonetisation scheme that was implemented on November 9 across the country.Speaking on specific companies, Ashwin Patil of LKP Securities believe that Maruti Suzuki will see momentum returning in future with a line-up of new models. Maruti saw a 1 percent decline in sales in December.In two-wheelers, Bajaj has been performing better than other two-wheeler companies, he said. However, in the last two years, it has seen a decline in exports. Now, with demonetisation, domestic sales, too, are getting crippled.Patil said that if recovery happens, the first to benefit will be Hero Motocorp , which offers small ticket products.On Ashok Leyland , Patil said that a 9 percent fall in heavy commercial vehicles is heartening as the number was expected to be in the range of 15-20 percent.
SHOT: May’s troubles inspired pity – but she needed to inspire Britain.
Theresa May may not have the love of her party. But she has its admiring, horrified sympathy.
If her speech today had been precisely choreographed to act as a metaphor for her premiership, it could not have been more perfect.
A bright, confident start. A sudden disruption (via a “comedian” with a P45). The whole thing plunging off the rails, as May’s voice went from strong and stable to weak and wobbly.
The PM struggling on, even as many in the audience were begging her to stop. Equilibrium just about restored, but still the sense that the whole thing could fall apart at any point. And then – just when she thought she’d got through it, the slogan behind her starting to fall apart.
Cardinal Keith O'Brien was known as the country's most senior cleric
He had recently been injured in a fall and died in a Newcastle hospital.
Cardinal O’Brien resigned as Archbishop of St Andrews and Edinburgh in 2013 after admitting sexual misconduct.
Confirmation of his death was announced by his successor, Archbishop Leo Cushley, who gave him the Last Rites on Friday.
He said: “At 1am on March 19, 2018, his eminence Keith Patrick Cardinal O’Brien, Archbishop Emeritus of St Andrews & Edinburgh, died at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Newcastle-upon-Tyne surrounded by family and friends and fortified by the rites of Holy Church. RIP.
“In life, Cardinal O’Brien may have divided opinion – in death, however, I think all can be united in praying for the repose of his soul, for comfort for his grieving family, and that support and solace be given to those whom he offended, hurt and let down. May he rest in peace.”
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Andrew Luck isn’t sure when he’ll start throwing again and won’t set a timetable for his return from shoulder surgery.
The Indianapolis Colts starting quarterback isn’t expected to do much — if any — work during the team’s offseason workouts.
Players and coaches held their first official team activities Monday at the team complex, and for the first time Luck acknowledged that his injury problems began during a Week 3 contest at Tennessee in 2015.
He missed nine games that season with an assortment of injuries, including a lacerated kidney. After the season, Luck said he decided to undergo rehab rather than opt for surgery. But after aggravating the injury several times last season, he decided to have surgery.
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CANFIELD, Ohio (WYTV) – U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown celebrated National Manufacturing Day in the Valley on Friday.
He spent the morning at the Mahoning County Career and Technical Center.
Brown took part in a roundtable discussion on how to make young people aware and interested in manufacturing jobs in Ohio. His team said the Democratic senator has offered to work with President Donald Trump to get better trade deals that will boost Ohio’s manufacturing sector.
“Kids that may not be thrilled about English class or history class can come to this manufacturing camp, and they make stuff and see at the end of the day, ‘Look what we did with our brains and our hands,’ and they think, ‘Maybe I can make a living like this,'” he said.
Brown said he wants to change the perception of the Valley being the “Rust Belt.” He said a lot of the local manufacturing jobs are clean and high-tech and require highly-skilled workers.
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Angelia Zwick, 46, of Cincinnati plead guilty in U.S. District Court Monday to an embezzlement scheme aimed at defrauding her employer and filing false income tax returns to the IRS and faces up to 23 years in prison. Court documents show Zwick, also known as Angelia Strunk, defrauded her employer by embezzling funds from July 2009 to May 2013 by wiring stolen funds that were meant for customer refunds to a bank account for Amerihealth and Lise Solutions LLC, a company she owned.
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After giving birth to her daughter Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr. just a short eight months ago, Serena Williams is back to serving on and off the court. The 36 year old tennis champion, mother, wife, and now fashion designer unveiled her namesake clothing line, and we are all for her subtle and sexy-cool collection. The sporty-chic looks are perfect for the everyday woman whose goal is to keep it cute and comfy. Most of these versatile ensembles can be rocked with sneakers or heels, and the prices range from $15-$250. If minimalism yet trendy is your style mood, then you may have found your go-to clothier in Serena.
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The DA says it is concerned by reports over the weekend that axed Hawks boss Berning Ntlemeza is planning to ignore the law and go back to work on Tuesday.
To do so would be to act with impunity‚ just like Hlaudi Motsoeneng‚ the former chief operating officer of the SABC‚ DA spokesman on police matters Zakhele Mbhele said on Monday.
This could not be allowed‚ and new acting Hawks boss Yolisa Matakata must ensure that Ntlemeza is barred entry into the building if he tries such a stunt‚ Mbhele said.
"The important work of the Hawks cannot be curtailed further by any unlawful actions by Ntlemeza.
"We will continue to push for an independent crime-fighting leadership that we can have full confidence in and that is not to be plagued by political interference. South Africa deserves nothing less."
Kela allowed a run on two hits but still managed to pick up his 12th save Wednesday against the Mariners.
Kela remains perfect in save chances despite a 4.43 ERA. Despite that, his peripherals are solid, as he owns a 3.25 FIP and his 3.0 BB/9 would actually be his lowest since his rookie season back in 2015. Seven of his 10 earned runs have come in two outings (April 20 against Seattle and May 1 against Cleveland), and if the peripherals are right, we should expect him to be a perfectly decent closer going forward, even if he'll never match the strikeout rates or shiny ERAs of the upper echelon of relievers.
U.N. Secretary general Antonio Guterres attends the 34th session of the Human Rights Council at the European headquarters of the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, February 27, 2017. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse
UNITED NATIONS United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Thursday his main concern was to ensure accountability for the deadly toxic gas attack in Syria, when asked if he was worried about possible U.S. action in Syria.
"My main concern now is to make sure that there's real accountability in relation to what happened," Guterres told reporters. He said he would not comment on "things that have not yet happened."
(Reporting by Michelle Nichols; Editing by Chris Reese)
SINGAPORE—One of Thailand’s richest tycoons is looking to buy a quarter of Vietnam’s largest beer maker in a deal worth at least $2.25 billion, making his company the sole bidder wanting to buy a substantial stake.
If successful, it would be one of the largest foreign investments in the Asian frontier market and could boost foreign investor confidence in the communist government’s reforms planned for its state-owned enterprises.
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LAS VEGAS (AP) - The Strip has hosted countless events over the years, featuring stars on stage and in the ring.
Las Vegas can now add a championship game in a major professional sports league to its list.
And, Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final has a tough act to follow.
The Vegas Golden Knights opened with a 6-4 win over the Washington Capitals, co-starring teams that combined for a Final-record four lead changes.
There also were big hits, some which might have lingering effects Wednesday night.
Washington's Tom Wilson was penalized for blindsiding Vegas' Jonathan Marchessault after he passed the puck in Game 1. Ryan Reaves scored a tying goal Monday night after appearing to get away with cross-checking Capitals defenseman John Carlson.
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Senzel was reassigned to minor-league camp Monday, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.
Senzel appeared in 15 games this spring, over which he went 8-for-28 (.286) with two doubles. Senzel worked his way up to Double-A Pensacola last season, where he hit an impressive .340/.413/.560 over 57 games. Although it remains to be seen if he'll return to Pensacola for the start of the upcoming season, the 22-year-old seems bound to make his debut at Triple-A Louisville in the near future.
(AP) – French police say an 8-year-old girl was killed and at least five people were injured when a driver slammed his car into the sidewalk cafe of a pizza restaurant in a small town east of Paris.
An official with the national gendarme service said the driver was arrested soon after the incident Monday night in the town of Sept-Sorts.
The official said it is unclear whether the act was deliberate. The official was not authorized to be publicly named according to police policy.
An Algerian man drove his car into a group of French soldiers last week, and a truck attack in the French city of Nice left 86 people dead a little more than a year ago. Several other countries have seen cars used as weapons in recent years.
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Summertime heat and humidity continue into next week.
Overnight downpours could cause some isolated flooding issues but should hopefully weaken by sunrise. Expect lows in the upper 60s to low 70s.
Monday brings a better chance of afternoon and evening storms across the region. An isolated stronger storm is possible. Before storms move in, expect highs in the 80s.
For the rest of the week, expect the heat to crank up a notch toward the lower 90s in the Upstate. Heat index values could approach 100 degrees at times as well.
Daily storm chances will continue, but it appears the highest coverage will come on Monday.
Tropical Storm Gert formed Sunday in the western Atlantic. It is forecast to move out to sea with no main U.S. east coast.
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With Simon Mignolet set to leave the club and Loris Karius' future in doubt, the Reds could be in the market for two stoppers.
Various names have been bandied about - Alisson of Roma, Jan Oblak of Atletico Madrid and even Chelsea's Thibaut Courtois.
But one face that hasn't been linked with Anfield, until now, is Albanian international goalkeeper Strakosha.
The 23-year-old played all 38 league matches for Lazio, as well as 10 Europa League matches,
And Tutto Mercado have reported that Liverpool are in for the Lazio star, to the tune of £25m.
Strakosha would represent a bargain compared with the eye-watering prices being quoted for Alisson and Oblak.
The Islamic State group on Monday claimed responsibility for the New Year's attack at a popular Istanbul nightclub that killed 39 people and wounded scores of others.
The Isil-linked Aamaq News Agency said the attack was carried by a "heroic soldier of the caliphate who attacked the most famous nightclub where Christians were celebrating their pagan feast."
It said the man opened fire from an automatic rifle in "revenge for God's religion and in response to the orders" of IS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.
The group described Turkey as "the servant of the cross."
Earlier, Turkish media reports had said that Turkish authorities believed Isil was behind the attack and that the gunman, who is still at large, comes from a Central Asian nation and is likely to be either from Uzbekistan or Kyrgyzstan.
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Orleans Parish Coroner, Dr. Jeffrey Rouse, announced today that the decedent involved in an incident that occurred early morning on Saturday, February 11 at the DoubleTree hotel located at 300 Canal St. in New Orleans has been identified as Cole D. Whaley, a 20 year old white male. "According to NOPD reports, the decedent fell through a closed 11th story hotel window and landed on the ground in an outdoor area located on the 4th floor near the hotel's pool.
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Tragic news from the Turner family as Craig Raymond Turner, the firstborn son of singer Tina Turner was found dead of an apparent suicide in Studio City, California on Tuesday. Turner was 59.
He was discovered at his home dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Craig Turner was born when his mother was 18 years old, before she married Ike Turner. Craig’s biological father, Raymond Hill was a saxophonist who performed in Ike’s band.
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A family in Florida said fireworks appear to have sparked a devastating house fire that destroyed their home on New Year's Eve.
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The fire happened Saturday along Brighton Place in Kissimmee.
"This is the house I grew up in, so it's sad," Monica Vega said. "My parents are devastated."
Vega said two relatives were playing with fireworks near the house when the garage caught fire.
The family hopes to salvage what they can inside the home.
"We'll see," Vega said. "New year, new house, I guess. It's sad."
Firefighters have not released an official cause of the fire.
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It may feel like spring, but this week sure looks like summer for Katie Holmes.
In honor of Easter weekend, the Hollywood actress headed to the Marco Island Beach Resort in Florida for a vacation with her daughter Suri Cruise and extended family.
"Everyone flew in from Ohio and Katie and Suri met them for a week-long stay," a source told E! News. "They've been enjoying beach days and trips to the local ice cream shop."
Fans got a glimpse into the vacation on Instagram as Katie documented several mother-daughter moments online.
Whether parasailing above the ocean blue water or playing football on the sandy beaches, this family certainly had a full agenda during their stay.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A judge has dismissed the state of Tennessee's lawsuit against the federal government over the refugee resettlement program.
The Republican-led Tennessee General Assembly filed the lawsuit in March 2017, arguing the refugee program is forcing the state to spend money on additional services, including health care and education.
In his dismissal order Monday, U.S. District Judge S. Thomas Anderson said it's speculative for Tennessee to contend it might lose $7 billion annually in federal Medicaid money if it refuses to spend state money on refugee services through Medicaid.
The lawsuit didn't have the backing of state Attorney General Herbert Slatery or Republican Gov. Bill Haslam.
The Thomas More Law Center filed the lawsuit for free.
Senate Speaker Randy McNally says lawmakers are discussing appeal options with their attorneys.
April 13 Hargreaves Lansdown Plc
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April 12 Loncin Motor Co Ltd :
* Says its wholly owned subsidiary will set up a Guangdong-based locomotive firm as motorcycle export production base
* Says the new firm will be capitalized at 80 million yuan and the subsidiary will hold 100 percent stake in it
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If your relationship ended along with cuddling season or if your Valentine’s Day was a lonely one, you may be in need of a soundtrack for your sobbing.
Here at The Orion, we feel your pain. In order to help heal your romance wounds, we have curated a playlist specifically aimed at everyone recovering from a break up.
This playlist includes songs for every stage of a break up: from the sobbing stage, to the party phase and the best stage, bliss of accepting the break up.
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April 24 (Reuters) - Coffee Holding Co Inc:
* COFFEE HOLDING JOINT VENTURE ACQUIRES STEEP N BREW COFFEE COMPANY
* COFFEE HOLDING - PURCHASE PRICE UNDER DEAL COMPRISED CASH PAYMENT OF $1.6 MILLION, CASH PAYMENT OF $1.1 MILLION FOR PAYMENT FOR INVENTORY PURCHASED IN DEAL
* COFFEE HOLDING CO INC - PURCHASE PRICE UNDER ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT ALSO COMPRISED OF ISSUANCE OF PROMISSORY NOTE OF $150,000
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The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has unanimously re-elected Patrick Ky as executive director for a second term of five years.
“The full support of all the Member States and the Commission indicates in Patrick’s re-election that EASA’s heading is the right one,” EASA board chairman Pekka Henttu said.
Ky took the helm in 2013 and is only the second executive director of the Cologne, Germany-based agency.
“Later this year, a new scope of activities for the agency will be adopted by the EU [European Union],” he said.
EASA has long been pushing for an expansion of its remit and expects its regulation on unmanned air vehicles will be adopted this year. In 2016, the regulator was still targeting 2017 for new powers in areas like production oversight, cybersecurity and data-based accident prevention.
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If you ever get a chance to meet Jennifer Lawrence and want a selfie with her, we have some bad news.
The actress told the Daily Telegraph that she’s not taking selfies with fans anymore. She said that being famous comes with a few occupational hazards, one of them being how familiar fans may feel toward her.
“I have just started becoming really rude and drawn into myself,” the 26-year-old lamented. “I think that people think that we already are friends because I am famous and they feel like they already know me – but I don’t know them.”
“I have to protect my bubble, like, ‘I have a weird job – don’t let this be a reality.”
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MARBLEHEAD, Ohio (AP) - A 77-year-old man in Ohio has pleaded guilty to raping a woman who posted a Snapchat video of herself being attacked.
James Allen says he had been drinking and did not remember what happened.
Police in Danbury Township, near Marblehead, arrested Allen in early August after the victim's friend saw the Snapchat video and alerted officers. Ottawa County Prosecutor James VanEerten says the video clearly showed a sexual assault taking place.
Prosecutors say Allen pleaded guilty Friday to rape and faces up to 11 years in prison when he is sentenced in December.
Allen said Friday that he takes full responsibility.
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HALIFAX -- Christopher Garnier has taken the stand at his trial in the death of off-duty police officer Catherine Campbell.
His lawyer opened the defence case this morning by saying Campbell died accidentally during rough sex.
Joel Pink told the 14-member jury during his opening statement today that Campbell died during a consensual sexual encounter and that it was an "unfortunate accidental death."
He also said Garnier will tell the jury what happened in the early hours of Sept. 11, 2015.
The Crown alleges he punched and strangled the 36-year-old Truro, N.S., police constable in a McCully Street apartment and used a compost bin to dispose of her body near Halifax's Macdonald Bridge.
Garnier had met Campbell in a downtown bar.
He has pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder and interfering with a dead body.
A documentary that includes information about North Carolina's coal ash pollution will be premiere later this month at the Tribeca Film Festival. The Salisbury Post reports the documentary titled "From the Ashes" examines the history of coal and its future.
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Vernon (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Art Stapleton of The Record reports.
After leaving early in a Week 4 matchup against the Buccaneers, Vernon didn't participate in practice Wednesday or Thursday. With him Jason Pierre-Paul (knee/shoulder) and Avery Moss (shoulder) questionable for Sunday, the Giants could be faced with difficult decisions on their defensive front. It's unlikely that they all sit out, but expect Romeo Okwara and Kerry Wynn to fill in if any of them do.
Good news: Team de Blasio has sent only 41 of 400 teachers from its Absent Teacher Reserve into city classrooms. Bad news: As predicted, the 41 went disproportionately to struggling...
Phoenix is weighing an estimated $9 million tax break for developers of a massive high-rise project near downtown's Roosevelt Row, even as a lawsuit over a similar incentive has stalled construction on another residential tower nearby. Phoenix considers $9M tax break for high-rises while lawsuit hinders similar project PHOENIX -- Phoenix is weighing an estimated $9 million tax break for developers of a massive high-rise project near downtown's Roosevelt Row, even as a lawsuit over a similar incentive has stalled construction on another residential tower nearby.
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The redeveloped Scarborough foreshore opened to the public today, too late for some businesses that say construction forced them to close.
Nicasio has allowed two runs and seven hits over 5.2 innings to start the season.
Nicasio has pitched only one clean inning this season, but has limited the damage along the way. Still, the 30-year-old figures to be an important piece of Pittsburgh's bullpen in 2017. After moving to the bullpen last season, Nicasio went 5-2 with a 3.88 ERA, while striking out 75 batters in 55.2 innings.
March 29 Private Equity Managers SA (PEM):
* Reported on Tuesday FY revenue ​of 44.1 million zlotys ($11.23 million)versus 80.0​ million zlotys a year ago
* FY net profit was 14.4 million​ zlotys versus 49.6 million zlotys a year ago
* Plans to pay a dividend for 2016 in the amount of 10 million zlotys
* At the end of 2016 PEM was managing assets of 2.02 billion zlotys and its funds have liquidity scope of around 300 million zlotys and hence the company is ready for further investments
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Last Thursday head coach Monte Lee held a team meeting where he and the team discussed what needed to change to get the Tigers back to playing at a high level. The change at the plate was simple. See the ball, hit the ball.
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President Donald Trump pauses as he speaks about the deadly white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Va., Monday, Aug. 14, 2017, in the Diplomatic Room of the White House in Washington. Evan Vucci AP Photo
Patti Kim Gill and Erica Watson sit down with ABC7's Cheryl Burton to discuss their new movie "BlacKorea," based on Kim Gill's life,which debuts at the Vermont International Film Festival in October.
CASA GRANDE, Ariz. — Casa Grande police have identified the two suspects arrested and the victims in a quadruple killing attributed to domestic violence, saying that one of the victims was the estranged wife of one of the suspects.
Police say 31-year-old Alec Javier Perez and 22-year-old Rodney Ortiz Jr. remain jailed after being arrested Thursday on suspicion of four counts of first-degree murder.
The victims are identified as 32-year-old Justin Allen Yates, 27-year-old Jose Martin Aguilera, 31-year-old Connie Carrera and 29-year-old Crysta Proctor.
Police said Proctor was the estranged wife of Perez.
Police say the case has been submitted to the Pinal County Attorney’s Office for review.
A police department spokesman, Officer Thomas Anderson, says he doesn’t know whether the suspects have attorneys who could comment on the allegations.
Jeff Dowd, photographer at his home in 2005, was the basis for the "Dude" character in the film "The Big Lebowski." He'll be at Hanford Fox Theater for a screening of the film March 24. MATT SAYLES
March 31 Evergreen International Holdings Ltd:
* Company, as issuer, and convoy investment services limited, as placing agent, entered into placing agreement
* Placees to subscribe for bonds of up to an aggregate principal amount of hk$100 million
* Co to appoint convoy investment services as sole placing agent for purposes of arranging, placees to subscribe for bonds
* Co intends to use net proceeds from bonds for future expansion of and investment in apparel, accessory products
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March 19 (UPI) -- Thousands of people in Britain dressed in the iconic red and white of Where's Waldo? braved the cold to run for a literacy charity.
The National Literacy Trust said thousands of people dressed as Waldo -- known as Wally in Britain -- and ran in 5k and 10k events in London's Clapham Common on Sunday.
The event went on as planned despite colder than usual temperatures, which brought snow to the area.
The National Literacy Trust's Fun Run raised money for the charity, which promotes literacy in the country.
Lady Raiders soccer all but wrapped up second in district after earning a pair of wins.
They knocked off Lovejoy 4-2 and West Mesquite 7-0 at Memorial Stadium.
As of Monday, March 12 Wylie East was 14-2-2 overall and second in 15-5A to 12-0 Highland Park.
Sitting third was North Forney and Mesquite Poteet was fourth for the final playoff spot.
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Zee TV will celebrate Valentine’s Day- the season of love and romance- in its popular drama Zindagi Ki Mehek (Parin Multimedia).
The lead of the show Mehek (Samiksha Jaiswal) and Shaurya (Karan Vohra) have been at loggerheads.
In the coming episode, Mehek will lend money to Shaurya for letting her stay in his house which would leave everyone shocked.
Later, one of their clients, a German company, will invite Shaurya and Mehek for a party to celebrate Valentine’s Day.
This time again, the duo will end up having cute nok-jhok moments. One can also expect some romance between the two.
The makers are also gearing up for some high voltage drama in the party sequence.
We buzzed Samiksha and Karan but they both remained unavailable to comment.
Stay tuned to space for more updates on Mehek!
Seymour Stein started his storied career in the music business as a clerk for Billboard in 1958, when he was just a teenager. He went on to start Sire Records and signed everyone from The Ramones and Madonna to Depeche Mode and Talking Heads. He'll take a look back and share stories and song selections with host Henry Rollins.
Fanatic! While you may very well be at Coachella, we will be live in the studio with Mr. Seymour Stein, of Sire Records fame. He’s got stories and we’ve got the music. If you can’t catch us live, then please try to check us out later. It’s going to be a great one.
If you are heading to the desert, have a great time.
Stay hydrated and STAY FANATIC!!!
–– Henry
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April 6 Fonfun Corp
* Says second biggest shareholder Resort&Medical Co.,Ltd. decreased voting power in the company to 0 percent, from 19 percent (530,000 shares)
* Says Hill & Partners Inc. increased voting power in the company to 19 percent (530,000 shares), up from 0 percent
* Change occurred on March 31
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With national signing day set for next Wednesday, it's time for KFOR's annual look back at the signing classes for Oklahoma and Oklahoma State from four years ago.
Both the Sooners and Cowboys produced a load of talent, especially on the offensive side of the ball.
Three players are already in the NFL in running backs Joe Mixon and Samaje Perine of OU, and running back/wide receiver Tyreek Hill of OSU.
More are bound to make the pros later this year.
The Eureka City Council on Tuesday will consider temporarily shutting down the visitor's center after the Greater Eureka Chamber of Commerce's $110,000 service contract runs out at the end of June. A staff report for the consent agenda item recommends rejecting the chamber's proposed rate of $13,500 a month to keep the doors open while the city goes through an open bid process for the center's operation, noting "the budget savings will be helpful going into next year."
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The Irish Blood Transfusion Service is holding a blood donation clinic in Ballinamore Community Centre this afternoon.
Blood stocks are always very limited and we need to keep levels high to ensure that people can receive life-saving transfusions during operations or following accidents.
The clinic is running from 3pm to 5pm and again from 7pm to 9.30pm.
Remember, the life you save could be that of someone you love.
Turkish-backed Rebels Attack Kurdish Forces in Northern Syria
The Turkish-backed rebels launched a surprise attack against the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) on late Monday evening, targeting the latter's positions in the northern countryside of the Aleppo Governorate.
According to local activists in the Afrin Canton, clashes were reported at several axes in northern Aleppo, including the area around Umm Hawsh, Qastal Jand, Zawiyan, and the Sahba Dam.
No further details have been released from this front.
The Turkish-backed Free Syrian Army (FSA) has long opposed the Kurdish forces in northern Syria, despite the fact the latter has not carried out any operations against them unless provoked.
"I found out that a vineyard about 10 hours away in West Texas was willing to give away fruit to students," he says. "I drove out there with my dog and 10 10-gallon buckets. I drove for hours and hours, rented equipment, and took chain saws to plastic bins that formerly held tomatoes to create fermentation tanks. In the end, I got two whole cases of wine out of the deal, and I loved every minute of it. So did my dog."
Latina, May 30 - Italian police on Wednesday arrested seven people in connection with a hospice at Roccagorga near Latina south of Rome which they likened to a concentration camp. One of the residents, an elderly woman, was kept in a cage, police said.
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The actor and rapper reveals how she'd spend her ideal Sunday
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Man stole 100 cellphones at Coachella, police say
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Josh Brolin and Benicio Del Toro return for ‘Sicario: Day of the Soldado’ (VIDEO)
LOS ANGELES, March 20 — Check out this new trailer that sees Benicio Del Toro and Josh Brolin reprise their roles in the sequel to Denis Villeneuve’s critically acclaimed 2015 action drama Sicario: Day of the Soldado.
The sequel finds Alejandro (Del Toro) once again tasked by Graver (Brolin) to start a war between duelling cartels by kidnapping Isabela Reyes (Isabela Moner), the teenage daughter of drug kingpin Carols Reyes. When the mission is exposed, Alejandro struggles with the choice of following orders to terminate Isabela or in doing the right thing and protecting her.
The film also stars Jeffrey Donovan, and Manuel Garcia-Rulfo.
Sicario: Day of the Soldado is set for release on June 29.
A screengrab from ‘Sicario: Day of the Soldado’ that stars Benicio Del Toro and Josh Brolin.
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There’s still no news on Kerry County Council’s plans to buy 50 acres of prime land in Kenmare.
The peninsula lands, which sold for almost €20 million during the boom, stretch along the coastline between Kenmare Pier and the mouth of the Finnihy River.
The council has made an offer for the lands for use as a public amenity, but they say the matter currently rests with the receiver.
There are claims on the land by two Kenmare residents, causing a delay in the sale to the land.
The peninsula land was to be developed as a major residential and commercial area, before it was ultimately transferred to NAMA, who sold it to current owners Oaktree Capital Ltd.
A man accused of killing a 19-year-old woman in a hit- and-run collision at a Riverside intersection pleaded not guilty Tuesday, Feb. 14 to felony and misdemeanor charges.
Erasto Gomez, 59, was arrested in December in connection with the death of Linda Rodriguez of Moreno Valley.
Gomez is charged with hit-and-run resulting in death and failure to stop after a major accident, as well as vehicular manslaughter without gross negligence and driving on a suspended license, both misdemeanors.
Gomez was arraigned before Riverside County Superior Court Judge Sam Diaz, who scheduled a felony settlement conference for March 14 at the Riverside Hall of Justice.
Gomez is free on a $75,000 bond.
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — An economic analysis of last summer’s total eclipse found that nearly 192,000 people traveled to Wyoming to view the event.
In addition, the study released Monday by the state Office of Tourism estimated that the celestial event boosted the state’s economy by an estimated $63.5 million.
State Tourism Office Executive Director Diane Shober says every county in the state was impacted by the eclipse.
The Aug. 21 eclipse was the first total solar eclipse to pass over the whole width of the U.S. since 1918, and Wyoming was one of the few states in the path of totality.
The study determined that 261,100 people traveled inside Wyoming for the eclipse.
Of those 261,100 travelers, more than 75 percent were from out of state, including 29,000 international travelers.
It seems like UEFA opened an investigation about Liridon Leci’s two headed eagle celebration.
This is ridiculous we are Albanian and we will always be proud that we are.
Leci said he will keep doing it everytime he scores.
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April 28 Johnson & Johnson-
* Janssen Research & Development says it has submitted supplemental new drug application to u.s. Fda to update prescribing information for xarelto
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The tech giant has given a straight-to-series order for 'Dickinson,' from Paul Lee's wiip, Anonymous Content, Michael Sugar, David Gordon Green and writer Alena Smith ('The Affair').
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"My beautiful baby boy was diagnosed at 10 months old with a malignant extrarenal rhabdoid tumor and died on May 12, 2016 at 13 months. MRTs are one of the most aggressive pediatric cancers out there and have one of the poorest prognoses. Sadly, there are very few medications to treat MRTs; those that are approved are adult drugs that are simply scaled down for pediatric dosing.
MRTs are poorly understood in part because they are relatively rare, but also because there is so little funding for research into pediatric cancers. Cancer is the number one disease killer of our children... I would love to see the greatest nation on earth prioritize the health of its children. Parents should not have to bury their children; kids should not have to grow up without their siblings." -- Erin Stensler
FILE PHOTOS: A combination of file photos show U.S. President Donald Trump (C) in Washington March 1, 2017, Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (R) in Tokyo November 18, 2014, and Chinese President Xi Jinping (L) at London's Heathrow Airport, October 19, 2015. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/Toru Hanai/Lucas Jackson/File Photos
WASHINGTON U.S. President Donald Trump will speak on Sunday with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Chinese President Xi Jinping, a senior administration official said, speaking on condition of anonymity, with North Korea expected to be discussed.
Tensions have risen sharply with North Korea over its advancing nuclear and missile programs. Pyongyang said on Sunday it was ready to sink a U.S. aircraft carrier to demonstrate its military might and detained a U.S. citizen on Saturday as he attempted to leave the country.
(Reporting by Phil Stewart; Editing by Peter Cooney)
ROCKVILLE, Md. — A man has been convicted in Maryland of multiple felonies after authorities say he used a tracking device to monitor a casino patron in order to rob him.
The Washington Post reports that jurors have found Kevin Carroll guilty on armed robbery, assault and other charges following a trial.
Prosecutors say Carroll stuck a GPS tracking device on a fellow casino gambler's car. He and an accomplice later conducted robbery at the man's home in Montgomery County. The newspaper says the victim's teenage daughter testified that the intruders marched her 21-year-old brother through the house looking for money. Her mouth was covered by tape.
Prosecutors say investigators found duct tape with Carroll's DNA.
The intruders took $6,000 in cash.
Defence attorney Andrew Jezic says Carroll will appeal.
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Aliens could be STRANDED on own planets because gravity is TOO strong
For humans on Earth, it is relatively easy to get in to space as the gravitational pull of our planet is not too strong.
However, on super-Earths – planets which are similar to ours but much bigger – the gravitational pull would be much stronger, making it harder to escape.
Michael Hippke, an independent researcher affiliated with the Sonneberg Observatory in Germany, told Space.com: "On more-massive planets, spaceflight would be exponentially more expensive.
"Such civilisations would not have satellite TV, a moon mission or a Hubble Space Telescope."
Saturday: Boys & Girls Club’s Celebrity Walleye Classic
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – An opportunity to hit the lake with some professional athletes returns to the Sioux Empire this weekend at the Celebrity Walleye Classic.
Amy from the Boys & Girls Club joins us today.
SHAMROCK ROVERS SUFFERED a surprise 1-0 loss to First Division outfit Longford at Tallaght Stadium in round two of the EA Sports Cup tonight.
A tight game remained scoreless until the 89th minute, when cracking Danny O’Reilly goal from distance won the match for the visitors.
Elsewhere in the competition, Shelbourne thrashed fellow First Division side Drogheda 7-2.
A Jamie Doyle hat-trick, as well as goals from Dave Mulcahy, Dayle Rooney, Cian Kavanagh and Shane Farrell saw the Dublin side run out easy winners at Tolka Park, with the game virtually over at half-time as the hosts were 4-0 up.
Sean Trimble and William Hondermarck got second-half consolation goals for the visitors.
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Randall (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Lions.
Randall's departure leaves the Packers with only one healthy cornerback (LaDarius Gunter). Safeties Micah Hyde and Morgan Burnett have helped fill in.
Baker (ankle) will not play Friday against the Wizards, Steve Popper of The Record reports.
As expected, a sprained left ankle will keep Baker sidelined again, and he'll be joined in street clothes by Kristaps Porzingis (rest), Frank Ntilikina (knee), Mindaugas Kuzminskas (calf) and Luke Kornet (hamstring). Baker's next chance to play will come Sunday against Brooklyn.
LONDON (AP) - Keith O'Brien, first cardinal to recuse himself from a conclave because of a personal scandal has died .
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Hermosa man pleads not guilty to mail theft, identity theft
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — A Hermosa man is accused of stealing mail from a mailbox and using another person's identity to obtain credit cards.
Thirty-nine-year-old Tobin Nettifee has pleaded not guilty to federal charges including mail theft and identity theft.
The U.S. attorney's office says Nettifee faces up to 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine if convicted. A trial date wasn't immediately scheduled.
During the meeting, Al Bowardi welcomed the ambassador and discussed with him bilateral ties and means of enhancing them for the benefit of both countries.
They also reviewed areas of coordination on a number of topics between the UAE and Chile.
The two sides also exchanged views on issues of mutual interest.
The meeting was attended by Matar Salim Ali Al Dhaheri, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Defence, senior officers and officials of the Ministry of Defence, and the delegation accompanying the Chilean Ambassador.
By KATE BRUMBACK
Associated Press
ATLANTA (AP) - The Department of Defense says a Georgia soldier was one of four U.S. troops killed in an ambush in Niger.
The agency said in a news release Friday that 29-year-old Staff Sgt. Dustin Wright of Lyons died Wednesday in the attack.
Wright's father, Arnold, said his son grew up playing sports with his three brothers and liked to joke around. He followed both his parents and one of his brothers into the Army.
Wright was assigned to 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) at Fort Bragg in North Carolina.
His brother, Will, who also served, described his younger brother as "an amazing special forces soldier and an amazing friend." Will Wright said the two were just 13 months apart, were very close and shared a special bond over their military service.
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ASHTABULA >> A northeast Ohio sheriff says two deputies responding to a report about a man threatening to hurt himself and others fatally shot the man when he pointed a rifle at officers.
The Ashtabula County Sheriff Bill Johnson says a Saturday afternoon call from the man’s sister sent authorities to a home in Colebrook Township, roughly 50 miles east of Cleveland.
Johnson says deputies found a man in his 50s in the yard, and he refused to drop his rifle. Johnson says the suspect started running away, then turned around, pointed the rifle at the deputies and was shot.
He later died at a hospital. His name wasn’t immediately released.
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The deputies weren’t hurt. They’re now on paid administrative leave according to protocol as the shooting is investigated.
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Mike Tirico will take over as play-by-play announcer for Notre Dame football games on NBC this season, joining analyst Doug Flutie.
Tirico replaces Dan Hicks, who did Fighting Irish games for the past four seasons. Hicks will still be part of NBC Sports' golf coverage and next year's Winter Olympics. Last season, Tirico filled in for Hicks on three Notre Dame games. Tirico will also call NBC's Thursday night NFL games this season.
Flutie, the 1984 Heisman Trophy winner for Boston College, is entering his third season doing Irish games. Kathryn Tappen will be the sideline reporter for a fourth season.
NBC also announced Monday that former Texas quarterback Chris Simms, the son of former quarterback and NFL analyst Phil Simms, is joining the Notre Dame broadcasts as a studio analyst.
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Oscar-winning movie producer Harvey Weinstein on Thursday threatened to sue the New York Times after it reported that he had been the target of sexual harassment complaints.
After an initial statement in which Weinstein apologized for his behavior, his attorney Charles J. Harder subsequently put out a statement saying the newspaper’s story was defamatory because it relied on “mostly hearsay accounts and a faulty report.”
DETROIT — The mother of a G League basketball player who died in March after collapsing on the court during a game has filed a lawsuit accusing the NBA and the Detroit Pistons of negligence.
Zeke Upshaw played for the Grand Rapids Drive, a G League affiliate of the Pistons. He collapsed during a game at Grand Rapids on March 24 and died two days later .
The lawsuit was filed Wednesday in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. The NBA and Pistons are named as defendants, along with SSJ Group and The DeltaPlex Arena.
The lawsuit alleges that medical personnel at the game failed to attempt lifesaving measures in a timely fashion.
A congressman says a mistaken report of a shooter prompted a lockdown at an Air Force base in Northern California.U.S. Rep. John Garamendi tells The Associated Press that the lockdown went into effect at Travis Air Force Base on Wednesday after someone reported a possible gunshot.Garamendi, who was briefed on the situation, says there was a training exercise underway at the base at the time and "someone took that to be an active shooter."The Solano County Office of Emergency Services posted on Facebook that there is no active shooter and the response has been canceled.The base is off Interstate 80, approximately 45 miles northeast of San Francisco.
Paul George will be an unrestricted free agent this summer
That’s the opinion of former NBA star Jim Jackson, who is excited about the prospect of seeing George team up with Joel Embiid.
This summer’s offseason is set to be one of the most active markets in recent years with several high-level free agents and reports of some big trades.
One of the biggest names set to hit the free agency market is George, who is currently playing for the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Oklahoma City suffered a demoralising defeat to the Utah Jazz in Game 4 of their NBA playoffs first round series last night to put them 3-1 behind.
The world famous Budweiser Clydesdales are coming to Union City.
Discovery Park of America has announced the horses will be at the park on Sunday from 2:00 until 4:00.
With the visit by the Clydesdales will be parades at 2:30 and 3:30, along with opportunities for the public to have photos with the horses.
Also to welcome the famous team to Union City, Discovery Park will be offering free admission to the grounds, with a $10 admission to Discovery Center.
TOKYO — Belgian David Goffin reached a second straight Japan Open tennis final with a tense 7-6(3), 7-6(6) victory over Argentina's Diego Schwartzman on Saturday.
Goffin will face either Croatia's Marin Cilic or Frenchman Adrian Mannarino in Sunday's decider.
A Schwartzman double fault at 6-6 in the second tiebreak gifted Goffin a chance to serve for the match, which he converted.
With no breaks in the first set, Goffin took the initiative in the fifth game of the second. He served for the match at 5-4 only for Schwartzman to break back.
Goffin also held the upper hand in the tiebreak at 3-2, before Schwartzman broke back two points later.
The victory extends Goffin's winning streak to eight matches, including four in winning his first title since 2014 in Shenzhen last week.
He stands at No.10 in the Emirates ATP Race to London rankings. With the injured Novak Djokovic and Stan Wawrinka ruled out, 10th place is good enough to secure a spot at the end-of-season showpiece.
By David Hulmes, The Associated Press
ANC leader in the City of Cape Town‚ Xolani Sotashe‚ has given mayor Patricia de Lille five days to pay back the money used for security upgrades to her private home.
Sotashe said if De Lille did not comply‚ they would bring the masses to picket at the city’s head offices.
He also said his party would file a complaint with the office of public protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane to investigate the matter.
For the second day running‚ the party picketed outside De Lille’s house in Pinelands demanding that she pay back more than R702 000.
Sotashe said they were begging De Lille to cough up because she knew that she stole the money from the taxpayers.
Sotashe said they had information that the first security assessment at her home had been done in 2014 and the council had paid for the work that year.
“Recently she took a decision to renovate her house‚ which affected the work that had been done in 2014‚ so what she was supposed to do was to go back to council and seek consent‚” Sotashe said.
The Buffalo Bills have made two additions to their offensive line.
They’ve signed former Cincinnati Bengals’ center Russell Bodine to a two-year deal. They’ve inked former Oakland Raiders’ right tackle Marshall Newhouse to a one-year contract.
Bills sign C Russell Bodine to a two-year deal and OT Marshall Newhouse to a one-year deal. — Mike Rodak (@mikerodak) March 19, 2018
Bodine has started every single game for the Bengals since entering the league in 2014. However, he has consistently been looked at as a weak point on Cincinnati’s offensive line. He’ll likely compete with Ryan Groy for Buffalo’s starting center job in training camp.
Newhouse is a veteran journeyman who most recently played for the Raiders. The 29-year-old, who has experience playing at both tackle and guard, started, started 14 games for Oakland in 2017.
The Bills lacked depth on their offensive line in the 2017 season. At the very least, they’ve added some depth to the unit with these signings.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jim Carrey is being criticized on social media for a portrait he painted that is believed to be White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders.
The actor and comedian on Saturday tweeted the painting with the caption: “This is the portrait of a so-called Christian whose only purpose in life is to lie for the wicked. Monstrous!”
This is the portrait of a so-called Christian whose only purpose in life is to lie for the wicked. Monstrous! pic.twitter.com/MeYLTy1pqb — Jim Carrey (@JimCarrey) March 17, 2018
Some Twitter users accused Carrey of shaming because of the unflattering portrait. Others were critical of his use of Christian.
A spokeswoman for Carrey confirms it is his painting. But she would not confirm it is Sanders.
The White House has not returned a message seeking comment.
Parkland school surveillance video shows how the school resource officer responded to active shooter; Florida official Jeff Bell and former LAPD detective Mark Fuhrman react on 'The Ingraham Angle.'
Students throughout the metro New Orleans area are heading back to school Monday.
Students in Orleans Parish faced flooding-related delays last week when classes were canceled because several pumps were inoperable.
Students at four schools directly run by the Orleans Parish School Board will not report.
McDonough 35 High School, Mahalia Jackson Elementary, Bethune Elementary and Ben Franklin Elementary will have their first day of school Thursday.
The first three days at those schools will be dedicated to previously scheduled development for staff canceled because of pumping concerns last week.
School zones are also in effect so drivers should be aware on streets and roads around schools.
In Orleans Parish, drivers should also be aware of newly installed speed camera in the school zones.
There are now speed cameras in more than 130 school zones in Orleans Parish.
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Taekwondo coach sentenced to 3 years in prison for sex abuse
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — An ex-Colorado Springs taekwondo instructor has been sentenced to more than three years in prison after being convicted of molesting a teen and trying to grope another.
The Colorado Springs Gazette reported Tuesday that 45-year-old Glenn Allen Lainfiesta was convicted in March of sexual offenses against the ex-students at Academy of Life and Leadership Taekwondo, where Lainfiesta coached.
The victims testified that Lainfiesta pinned one of them and subjected them to unwanted touching and sexual talk at a 2017 sleepover.
Judge Larry E. Schwartz said he ruled out community-based supervision because Lainfiesta continues to assert his innocence, despite the boys' convincing testimony.
The academy is owned by Barb Kunkel, an eight-time U.S. National Team member.
USA Taekwondo has been the center of multiple sexual abuse allegations brought by former athletes.
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La La Anthony and Carmelo Anthony have reportedly separated.
The television personality and her NBA player hubby have split up after seven years of marriage, according to TMZ. They share one child together, 10-year-old Kiyan Carmelo Anthony.
The publication says sources claim the couple came under some pressure during the NBA season and amid reports that Carmelo will be traded from the New York Knicks.
Though TMZ reports the split has been "amicable," they're told La La has already moved out of her home with Carmelo and is now living separately in NYC.
This time of year is typically second only to November in terms of vehicle vs. deer wrecks.
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Transamerica Hit With Class Action Over TCPA Claims
Law360, Miami (October 6, 2017, 4:40 PM EDT) -- Transamerica Financial Advisors Inc. was hit Thursday with a putative class action in Florida federal court that accuses the financial services firm of sending unsolicited faxes, in violation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act.
In a suit filed in the Middle District of Florida, lead plaintiff Tickling Keys Inc., a computer consulting business in Merritt Island, Florida, claims that it received an unsolicited fax in August 2015 from Transamerica and its affiliates World Financial Group Inc. and World Financial Group Insurance Agency Inc.
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ROCHESTER, Minn. (KTTC) - North Carolina head coach Roy Williams flew to Rochester on Saturday night to watch John Marshall's Matthew Hurt.
North Carolina played a game that afternoon in Chapel Hill, NC but Williams was determined to watch Hurt and the Rockets take on Class AAA No. 7 Austin.
The Rockets won 75-64 led by Hurt's 39 points and 11 rebounds.
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Ecuador judge orders ex-President Rafael Correa jailed for failing to appear in court as part of kidnapping probe
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Front Row, from left Carol Rolf, Debbie Harris, Donna Bivens, Peggy Leger, Bev Freiley; back row, from left, Vicky Kugler, Julie Walker, Pam Moore, Donna Overon and Priscilla Waszkiewicz. Encourged to wear orange, attendees of the monthly meeting of the Faulkner County Democratic Women voiced their concern of gun violence in today's climate.
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National Concert Week begins on Monday April 30 and Live Nation is celebrating the occasion by giving us $20 tickets, fees included, to a ton of shows.
SAVE THE DATE: National Concert Week is almost here! To celebrate summer concert season, Live Nation is offering $20 all-in tickets to +1,500 shows from April 30 – May 8! https://t.co/oTfUUapt4J pic.twitter.com/jxMs8QzDYc — Live Nation (@LiveNation) April 23, 2018
The offer extends through May 8 and includes shows like:
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BOSTON (AP) - Boston Mayor Martin Walsh says the city stands with Virginia and will not welcome what he described as "hate groups" who might be thinking of holding a rally in Boston.
Walsh made his comments after the violence at a white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia on Saturday left one protester dead and 19 injured.
Walsh, a Democrat, said Monday that a group of far-right activists who are planning a Saturday rally on Boston Common have not filed for any permits from the city.
Republican Gov. Charlie Baker called the attack on those protesting the white supremacist rally in Virginia an "act of terrorism."
Organizers of the Boston protest have dubbed it a "Boston Free Speech Rally."
Activists are planning a counter rally and march on Saturday to protest the event.
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MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Fighting continued through the night as Somalia's al-Shabab Islamic extremists fought off heavily armed soldiers in a bloody siege at a popular Mogadishu restaurant.
Extremist snipers fired on security troops who surrounded the restaurant building and used big guns mounted on the backs of vehicles to neutralize militants. Soldiers entered the ground floor while the insurgent attackers held positions upstairs.
Senior Somali police office Capt. Mohamed Hussein said at dawn Thursday that at least one attacker was firing on troops from inside the restaurant.
The roofs were blown off the Pizza House restaurant and nearby buildings from the powerful blasts.
High casualties are feared in the attack on the busy restaurant. Police said the bodies of five girls thought to have been killed by militants were found in the restaurant.
It couldn't be more obvious that highly-disturbed individuals such as the deranged gunman using baseball-playing Republican congressmen for target practice on Wednesday can come from all political, ethnic, racial and religious categories; nevertheless, it's high time for some introspection from the left. This should be a wake up call for them. Indeed, for the sake of our country, it had better be.
NWA Democrat-Gazette/JASON IVESTER The sun rises over the mountains in the Ozark National Forest near Ponca. Christians around the world will celebrate the early morning discovery of Christ's resurrection as they meet to worship in sunrise Easter services Sunday.
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Fans got a glimpse of the DeAndre Hopkins-Deshaun Watson connection last season, but it was cut short, after the Texans quarterback suffered a torn ACL in a non-contact injury last November.
There’s a lot to be excited about, though, as the two look to develop chemistry and build on what they already accomplished last year.
The two have already been hooking up in OTAs, and fans can expect more of these great grabs from Hopkins.
Deshaun Watson to DeAndre Hopkins. pic.twitter.com/zLUN3dD8WC — James Palmer (@JamesPalmerTV) May 30, 2018
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Cold weather shelters will be opening on the Treasure Coast this week.
A cold weather shelter will open for the next three nights in Vero Beach, according to The Source.
The shelter will be open on the following nights:
• Monday, December 11, 2017
Opening at 9:00 p.m. through 6:00 a.m. Tuesday morning
• Tuesday, December 12, 2017
Opening at 9:00 p.m. through 6:00 a.m. Wednesday morning
• Wednesday, December 13, 2017
Opening at 9:00 p.m. through 6:00 a.m. Thursday morning
DENVER -- Super Bowl Sunday is usually always full of junk food. It's up to you to make something healthier to cut down on the calories.
UC Health registered dietitian Holly Prehn visited the Denver7 studios ahead of Super Bowl Sunday to share some healthy recipes. Watch the video below for more tips, and check out the full recipes below to make your Super Bowl LII party healthy-conscious this coming Sunday.
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WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Like squabbling siblings, New Zealand and Australia have close ties but also a rivalry that can sometimes turn ugly.
That tension spilled into politics on Tuesday, when Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop accused New Zealand’s opposition Labour Party of conspiring to undermine her government, a claim New Zealand lawmakers say is “false” and “utter nonsense.”
The unlikely dispute involves Barnaby Joyce, Australia’s deputy prime minister. Joyce said Monday he’d been advised he was a New Zealand citizen and an Australian court was being asked to determine if he should be kicked out of parliament because Australia’s constitution bans lawmakers from being dual citizens.
Bishop says Australia’s opposition Labor Party used their New Zealand counterparts to raise questions about Joyce in the New Zealand parliament.
BUSINESSES across Hampshire are being reminded to enter the Queen’s Award for Enterprise before the deadline arrives.
Businesses have until September 1 to apply to be short-listed for the awards, which celebrate innovation, international trade, sustainable development and social mobility.
Winners receive worldwide recognition among other benefits – including a royal reception event at Buckingham Palace
HM Lord-Lieutenant of Hampshire, Nigel Atkinson, who presents the awards, said: ‘The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise are highly prestigious awards for outstanding achievement by UK businesses.These awards are given for the highest levels of excellence.
‘I have been delighted to be able to present nine companies in Hampshire with an award in 2017, and look forward to more companies in the county being awarded UK’s most prestigious business award in upcoming years.’
JERUSALEM (AP) - Israel's education minister is warning Lebanon following threats by Hassan Nasrallah, the leader of the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah.
Naftali Bennett, a member of Israel's security cabinet, says any future attack by Hezbollah would be considered a "declaration of war by the Lebanese state" as a whole. He says Israel won't operate "surgically" in the next war with the Shiite militia.
Bennett's remarks to Army Radio on Monday follow Nasrallah's threat Sunday to crush any Israeli force that enters Lebanon.
Israel and Hezbollah fought a month-long war in 2006. Hezbollah fired over 4,000 rockets at Israeli communities, while Israel bombed targets in southern Lebanon. About 1,200 Lebanese died, most of them civilians, as well as 44 Israeli civilians and 121 soldiers.
Today, the two neighboring countries remain technically at war.
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"The final stages of capitalism, Karl Marx predicted, would be marked by global capital being unable to expand and generate profits at former levels. Capitalists would begin to consume the government along with the physical and social structures that sustained them. Democracy, social welfare, electoral participation, the common good and investment in public transportation, roads, bridges, utilities, industry, education, ecosystem protection and health care would be sacrificed to feed the mania for short-term profit. These assaults would destroy the host. This is the stage of late capitalism that Donald Trump represents." (01/02/17)
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THE A465 Heads of the Valleys Road between Brynmawr and Gilwern will close this weekend.
Closures will start from 8.30pm on Friday and will remain in place until 6am on Monday, February 5.
Diversions will be in place on either end of the closure, with the road only remaining open for emergency services vehicles.
Crossover points will remain available at Clydach North and South and at Station Road in Gilwern.
A minibus service to replace the Stagecoach Service 3 bus on Saturday will be provided by Costain. The bus timetable can be found here.
For more information, call the South Wales Trunk Road Agent (SWTRA) on 0300 123 1213. Select 1 for English, then select 2 for road maintenance issues.
Alternatively queries queries can be directed to Costain via public liaison officer Jeff Mapps at jeff.mapps@costain.com or by calling 01873 833 100 or 0845 600 2664.
Luanda — A municipal hospital of reference was unveiled on Sunday in Barra do Cuanza ward, Belas municipality here by the provincial governor of Luanda, Francisco Higino Lopes Carneiro.
With 40 beds, the inaugurated hospital is part of the public investments made by Luanda provincial government (GPL) and it has an operating theatre, RX room, reanimation area, internal medicine, stomatology; maternal and infant ward, a mortuary and an administrative office.
Speaking to the press, the director of Luanda Health Office, Rosa Bessa, said on the occasion that the public hospital serves for the local population and its located at the national road (EN 100 south), also aimed at providing assistance to victims of accidents on that road.
Barra do Cuanza is located 70 km away from Luanda city centre with, whose population is estimated at 10.000 inhabitants.
I agree there, BLM, if they don't get the game time, we will never know whether or not they are ready.
If Ackryoyd looks ready, he needs some proper game time in the pre season friendlies, not just coming on for the last 10 minutes or so.
On the subject of this, really surprised Jordy didn't get much of a look in this year
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — If you want to become recognized as a married couple in Alabama, you will have to get a marriage license and exchange “I do’s.”
Alabama will not recognize new common-law marriages beginning Jan. 1. Common-law marriages entered into before then will continue to be recognized.
Common-law marriage refers to the legal protections of marriage extended to couples who live together as a married couple, but who haven’t gotten a state marriage license.
Lawmakers voted earlier this year to prohibit the recognition of new common-law marriages.
An appellate judge last year urged lawmakers to make the change.
Civil Appeals Judge Terri Willingham Thomas said courts had been saddled with the task with trying to determine who should be considered a married couple and who shouldn’t.
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Ecuador judge orders ex-President Rafael Correa jailed for failing to appear in court as part of kidnapping probe
CME Group’s advanced data for EUR futures showed open interest rose by more than 7.1K contracts on Friday vs. Thursday’s final reading at 457,944 contracts. In addition, volume followed suit, up by nearly 34.7 contracts.
EUR/USD: ‘buy the dips’ still favoured
Despite today’s ongoing correction lower in EUR/USD, the recent sharp recovery from sub-1.1700 levels to Friday’s post-Payrolls spike to the mid-1.1800s seems to be showing the sentiment prevailing in the markets among traders.
Rising prices coupled with increasing open interest and volume keep signaling that there is still room for extra upside, with the next target emerging at YTD tops just above 1.1900 the figure.
Patna: As JD (U) keep on penalising party leaders seen with Sharad Yadav, he believes that things will continue on the same vein, saying Nitish Kumar has underestimated his following within the party.
Sharad Yadav said that he just visited three districts and they had to sack 21 people.
The 21 leaders suspended by the party consists of former ministers, lawmakers and district level office bearers.
Meanwhile, Nitish Kumar camp is saying that 98 per cent of office bearers, 100 per cent of MLAs and 75 per cent of state committees are with Bihar Chief Minister.
A sulking Sharad Yadav attended the oath-taking ceremony which saw Nitish Kumar being re-inducted as chief minister.
JD (U) has already removed Sharad Yadav as party leader in the Rajya Sabha and suspended Ali Anwar Ansari, also a Rajya Sabha member, for attending a joint opposition meeting.
Justin Forsett with the huge rushing play to take Broncos into red zone. Denver is playing like the team with an AFC West title on the line.
Turkish Voters Narrowly Approve Referendum To Expand Presidential Powers
Audio will be available later today.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan won a referendum, giving him more power, by a narrow margin on Sunday. The opposition is demanding a recount of some ballots.
Former housemate of Big Brother Naija 2018, Alex has revealed that she would prefer to date her first strategic partner Leo, over Tobi.
Alex, who was paired with Leo and Tobi in the just concluded reality show, said she prefers Leo because she loves everything about him.
Speaking to Africa Magic Tv, She said although Tobi is a very caring person, she will sadly pick Leo over him.
”I cannot explain what it is about Leo that I love but I know I love everything about him.
”Tobi is a caring person, he can go all out to do anything as long as he likes you, he is a really nice person.
”There is a lot I like about the both of them but if I am to pick between Leo and Tobi, sadly I will pick Leo over Tobi”.
Watch Kerin Lake's try helps Wales see off Scotland in a tense encounter in the Women's Six Nations at Colwyn Bay.
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A Salem, Massachusetts-based organization called The Satanic Temple is accusing Twitter of discriminating against it on religious grounds.
Satanic Temple founder Lucien Greaves filed a complaint in March with the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, saying Twitter wrongly suspended its accounts after someone tweeted a threat to the organization. The Boston Globe reports Twitter has restored the accounts but without the "verified" status Greaves wants.
An attorney for Greaves says the standards used by Twitter to determine its suspensions and verifications of users is colored by its favoritism toward groups that share the social network's views.
Twitter says an account is verified if it's determined to be of public interest.
The Satanic Temple's building is zoned as an art gallery and is open to the public with art installations, lectures and film screenings.
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The coin,emblazoned with the face of George V, is rare and could be sold at auction for £37,000
The coin, which is emblazoned with the face of George V, is very rare and could be sold at auction for up to £37,000.
The mint, created in Sydney, was originally worth just a pound - but is now worth much, much more.
This is because the coin is very rare, thanks to the First World War.
At this time, the government asked citizens to hand in their sovereigns in exchange for banknotes.
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The Syrian grandmother at the center of Hawaii's lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump's travel ban on people from six mostly Muslim countries arrived in Honolulu. Wafa Yahia received approval from the U.S. government several weeks ago, according to her son-in-law, Ismail Elshikh, the imam of a Honolulu mosque. She arrived Saturday night, after a 28-hour journey ...
× Missing 9-year-old boy from southwest Houston found, police say
HOUSTON — Houston police announced that 9-year-old Alexander Centeno was found Tuesday morning after being reported missing from the southwest Houston area.
Centeno was last seen around 8:15 p.m. in the 8300 block of South Course Drive, jumping over a fence towards Cinnamon Lane.
Police said Centeno is 4 feet tall and weighs around 50 pounds. He has brown hair and brown eyes.
He was last seen wearing the Landis Elementary red uniform shirt and blue pants with Nautica tennis shoes.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Houston Police Department missing persons unit at 832-394-1840 or 713-884-3131.
WASHINGTON World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim said on Thursday that the multilateral lender does not plan to change its stance on financing alternative energy projects and mitigating the effects of climate change.
Asked about the Trump administration's scepticism about climate change at a news conference, Kim said the World Bank would continue to work with governments and the private sector to boost financing for alternative energy, especially in China, India, Indonesia, the Philippines, Pakistan and Vietnam.
"The science of climate change didn't change with any particular election, and I don't see that it will," Kim said. "We have to be an evidence-based organisation."
(Reporting by David Lawder; Editing by Paul Simao)
Research firm SuperData thinks Microsoft’s (NASDAQ:MSFT) forthcoming Windows Mixed Reality headsets could become a major player alongside the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive.
Stephanie Llamas, SuperData VP of research and strategy, cites Microsoft’s brand recognition, the wider range of headset prices, and the headset working on lower end PCs as potential tailwinds.
Llamas expects Microsoft’s product to “outsell Oculus two-to-one” in Q4 and to ship 10% to 15% more units than the HTC Vive.
Another research firm weighs in: IHS Markit expects Windows MR headsets to sell 280K units by the end of the year.
The research firm sees some of the same benefits as SuperData but thinks the “Mixed Reality” terminology could confuse customers and put the headset into niche market territory.
The first Windows Mixed Reality headsets start shipping on October 17.
Previously: Microsoft roundup: VR acquisition, Halo: Recruit launch date, new Samsung headset (Oct. 3)
Series 1 Ep 1 The 1950s
Guided by Annabel Crabb, an Aussie family goes on a time-travelling adventure to discover how the food we eat transformed the way we live, the fabric of the nation and defined family roles - starting in post-war 1950s.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Midday Daily 4' game
DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday afternoon's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Midday Daily 4" game were:
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LAGOS, April 5 Nigeria's naira is over-valued by around 10 to 20 percent, the International Monetary Fund's (IMF's) country head said on Wednesday, when the organisation released a critical report on government efforts to boost growth in Africa's largest economy.
"We do find there to be some over-valuation at this point of the naira, of the official currency, somewhere to the tune of 10 to 20 percent," Gene Leon, IMF mission chief for Nigeria, said in a telephone media briefing.
In the report, the IMF urged Nigeria to introduce immediate changes to its exchange rate policy - characterised by central bank curbs, multiple exchange rates and an artificially high naira valuation - or risk "a disorderly exchange rate depreciation".
(Reporting by Alexis Akwagyiram; Writing by Paul Carsten; Editing by Larry King)
One of the survivors of the Istanbul nightclub attack says she feared she would "die in the bathroom".
Tuvana Tugsavul spoke to the BBC's Mark Lowen about the attack which killed 39 people.
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An Inland Asphalt Co. water truck tipped over early Wednesday while trying to turn from eastbound Columbia Park Trail to Fowler Street in Richland. Police say the driver, who was wearing a seat belt, was taken to a hospital with minor injuries. Bob Brawdy Tri-City Herald
BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Symphony Orchestra is returning to its seasonal home at Tanglewood.
Music director Andris Nelsons will conduct works by Mozart and Tchaikovsky as the renowned orchestra kicks off its 2018 outdoor season on Friday evening at the western Massachusetts venue.
Superstar pianist Lang Lang will play Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 24 in C minor.
This summer's season, which runs through Sept. 2, continues the BSO's yearlong homage to Leonard Bernstein.
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The Massachusetts-born conductor and composer would have turned 100 on Aug. 25. He died in 1990 at age 72 in New York City.
Bernstein was a fixture at the annual summer music festival at Tanglewood for half a century.
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DISCRIMINATION against trans people will soon be illegal in Pakistan.
Two bills to protect trans people were introduced in the National Assembly this week, Gay Star News has reported.
The bills will include a broad definition of trans, including “any person whose gender identity and/or gender expression differs from the society norms and cultural expectations based on the sex they were assigned at the time of their birth”.
Discrimination against trans people, including preventing them from inheriting property, denying them education, and evicting them from premises will soon be illegal under the new laws.
The bills also seek to rectify laws prohibiting basic rights, such as voting and holding public office, to trans people.
The Supreme Court of Pakistan ruled in 2011 that passports and national identity cards should include a gender option for trans people. The first such passport was issued this year to trans activist Farzana Jan.
There are terrible calls, and then there are dangerous no-call. Steven Adams threw Patrick Beverley a nasty cheap shot on a screen, and the refs swallowed their whistles.
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Uganda's embassy in Bujumbura is second to that in New York in terms of budget allocation, an analysis of the Foreign Affairs medium term expenditure framework book indicates. According to the book, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has allocated Shs8.9b to the Bujumbura Mission, coming second to New York with Shs18.b. They are followed by Washington, US , England , Belgium , Geneva, Switzerland , Italy , France and China budget allocations.
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NEW YORK (AP) — The CEO of the nation’s third largest pharmaceutical company is resigning from the President’s American Manufacturing Council citing “a responsibility to take a stand against intolerance and extremism.”
President Donald Trump lashed out almost immediately Monday at Merck CEO Kenneth Frazier on Twitter, saying Frazier “will have more time to LOWER RIPOFF DRUG PRICES!”
Frazier’s resignation comes shortly after a violent confrontation between white supremacists and protesters in Charlottesville, Virginia, that left one person dead and 19 injured.
Frazier said in a tweet on Monday that the country’s leaders must “honor our fundamental values by clearly rejecting expressions of hatred, bigotry and group supremacy.”
Trump is being criticized for not explicitly condemning the white nationalists who marched in Charlottesville.
Edmonton police are investigating the suspicious death of a 53-year-old woman in northeast Edmonton.
Edmonton police responded to a call for help at a residential address near 130 Avenue and 32 Street at 12:30 a.m. on Monday, according to a release.
Upon arrival, they found a woman deceased. The homicide section is investigating.
An autopsy has not yet been scheduled due to the Medical Examiner’s Office being closed for Easter Monday.
An SEC-Big 12 battle featuring Tennessee and West Virginia on Sept. 1 will kick off the 2018 SEC on CBS slate this season. Overall, the SEC on CBS schedule will feature three straight doubleheaders along with some of the best rivalries in college football and the SEC Championship Game on Dec. 1 in Atlanta.
Georgia at South Carolina gets the nod as the first 2018 SEC league game that CBS will carry on Sept. 8. LSU at Auburn and the annual Florida-Georgia rivalry game on Oct. 27 are the only others assigned at this time.
All of the SEC on CBS football games this year can be viewed on TV, streamed live via the CBS All Access subscription service, with additional coverage on CBSSports.com and the CBS Sports App.
Check out the 2018 schedule below, and please note that all of the remaining "SEC Game of the Week" announcements will be made 6-12 days prior to kickoff.
iOS 11 has a cool feature that lets you select and move multiple apps at the same time. It makes organizing your apps a little easier, which is great since that’s not available in iTunes 12.7. What TMO’s video tip to see how it works.
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Serene Noe Valley home with a luxurious blend of city views, topnotch design, outdoors-in living, privacy. Conceived by Zack / DeVito Architecture, this elegant yet inviting house has a friendly, sunlight-infused floor plan with seamless flow between indoors and outdoors. Four bedrooms, four en suite baths. Powder room, three decks, patio, walk-out garden, gas fireplace, family room, storage, laundry, two-car garage. Connoisseur's kitchen with Shinnoki Walnut cabinetry, island seating, honed granite countertops, Thermador and Bosch appliances, large pantry. Quality finishes and systems including radiant heated floors, Hunter Douglass window treatments, Porcelanosa tiles, custom closets, security and so much more.
Bristlecone Broadcasting removed four channels from the FiOS TV lineup early Sunday morning due to a dispute over renewing a contract that expired Dec. 31, 2016. As of Jan. 1, subscribers cannot watch WSYT Fox 68 ; WNYS My43 ; WSYT ZUUS Country channel 465 SD, a nationwide network that broadcasts country music videos; or WNYS GetTV channel 480 SD.
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A trial is underway for an 18-year-old Pennsylvania man accused of fatally shooting a friend in the face and then taking a selfie with the victim's body.
Two officers testified Tuesday that Maxwell Morton, then 16, showed little emotion or concern about the February 2015 shooting of 16-year-old Ryan Mangan.
Westmoreland County Detective James Williams told jurors "when he described pulling the trigger, he had a little smirk on his face."
Police contend Morton took a photograph of himself with Mangan's body minutes after the shooting and an hour later sent the image via Snapchat while he played online video games with a teen in Wisconsin.
The defense has argued that the teens were playing with the gun and it accidentally fired.
The judge ruled Monday the selfie can be seen by the jury.
Arthritis is a common condition that affects people of all ages, according to the NHS.
The most common type of arthritis in the UK is osteoarthritis.
It’s caused by a gradual wearing down of the smooth cartilage lining the joints.
Arthritis pain usually affects the hands, spine, knees, and hips.
You can relieve arthritis symptoms by adding more onions to your dinner, a nutritionist has claimed.
U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., reaffirms his belief in the economic health of the country under President Trump's administration, Monday, Aug. 14, 2017, during an address before Jackson, Miss., business leaders. Wicker later commented on the violent confrontation in Virginia over the removal of the statue of Gen. Robert E. Lee. "I condemn the white supremacists and the neo-Nazis that engaged in violence," said Mississippi's junior senator. Rogelio V. Solis AP
Q: I plan to do a bathroom upgrade, not a full remodel job. Presently, I don't have a medicine cabinet and just want to replace the old mirror with a new trendy mirror. Since you're usually up-to-date on bathroom technology, can you please make some modern mirror suggestions for my bathroom?
A: Like everywhere else, electronic components have also started showing up in our bathroom mirrors.
Many of today's popular medicine cabinets include lighted doors, and now LED lighted wall mirrors are becoming hot products as well. Thin built-in LED light strips are actually part of the mirror and cast a bright, even, natural-looking light. Lighted mirrors can also be used as mood or accent lighting with the addition of an LED dimmer switch.
Some mirrors also have pivoting side panels to adjust the light beam and your personal view.
A man was sent to the hospital, Wednesday night, after a pick-up truck collided with his riding lawnmower.
The accident happened around 6:00pm in the 2900 block of 14th Street.
Neighbors say the yard has two big trees, and they say it's hard to see around them. Witnesses say the riding lawnmower's driver was coming down near the roadway when the accident happened.
The driver of the pick-up truck wasn't hurt.
We still don't know the identity, or condition, of the man on the riding lawnmower.
ELIZABETHTOWN, KY (WAVE) - An Elizabethtown man accused of shooting and killing another man in 2017 will stand trial, exactly one year after the crime was committed.
Charles Roberson Jr., 29, is accused of shooting Xedric “C.J.” McNeil, 20, of Elizabethtown in the 300 block of Diecks Drive on February 4, 2017.
Roberson was taken into custody just days later, on Feb. 7 by U.S. Marshals. He was indicted on murder charges in April.
On Tuesday, a judge set Robertson's trial date for February 4, 2019.
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Robertson is lodged in the Hardin County Detention Center. He's being held in lieu of a $1 million cash bond.
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The Trail Blazers and Timberwolves square off this evening for the first time this season. Portland is shaking off their New Year's Eve hangovers, trying to forget what regrettable decisions they made last night and basically the entire month of December, and traveling east to the friendly confines of Target Center.
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Two teens were in custody Monday, accused in the March 18 shooting death of a 22-year-old man on a city street. Marcos Ocadiz, 17, and Mario Alex Rangel, 18, were arrested last week on murder warrants.
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he alleged victims of Malka Leifer are outraged she’s been able to hide in Israel and avoid a trial. But an Israeli court was told today that the 54-year-old is fit to stand trial in Australia.
Here’s the call we got on Valentine’s Day from Melissa. She followed her man all the way to a hotel on Okeechobee. He was in a room with a woman who she suspected to be his boss? This is the craziest LIVE call our show has ever received!
April 3 The following financial services industry appointments were announced on Monday. To inform us of other job changes, email moves@thomsonreuters.com.
SILVERFLEET CAPITAL
The European private equity investor appointed Karl Eidem as co-head of the Nordic Region.
STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS
The asset management arm of State Street Corp appointed Andrew Benton as head of its UK institutional business.
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Dubai's third-biggest bank by assets said Nabeel Waheed will take over from John Iossifidis as head of corporate and investment banking. Iossifidis is leaving to become chief executive of Noor Bank, sources told Reuters.
UBS WEALTH MANAGEMENT
The UBS Group AG unit appointed Stephen Wilson as a director in its Leeds office. (Compiled by Aishwarya Venugopal in Bengaluru)
BERLIN — The U.N.'s top human rights official says he's alarmed by what appears to be a "widespread pattern" of rallies in Burundi in which members of a pro-government youth militia sing about impregnating opponents.
An online video emerged this month of an incident involving the Imbonerakure militia. Burundi's ruling party criticized the song.
The U.N. human rights office on Tuesday cited reports of several similar incidents. The high commissioner for human rights, Zeid Ra'ad al-Hussein, said "the grotesque rape chants by the young men of the Imbonerakure across several provinces in various parts of Burundi are deeply alarming."
LOS ANGELES: JK Rowling has revealed that actor Jessica Williams will play professor Eulalie "Lally" Hicks in the upcoming "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" sequel.
Professor Hicks teaches at Ilvermorny School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, America's equivalent of Hogwarts.
Rowling tweeted that the next "Fantastic Beasts" film, "The Crimes of Grindelwald", will only feature a "hint" of Lally, and that her true glory will be revealed in the third film.
Vivint Solar technicians install solar panels on the roof of a house in Mission Viejo, Calif., in 2013. California's solar installations are feeding so much power into the grid that they have driven wholesale electricity prices at times as low as zero - or even below, meaning the companies that generate power pay utilities to take it.
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Jose Mourinho has identified Porto defender Dalot as Antonio Valenica’s long-term replacement at Old Trafford.
The Red Devils have been tracking the 19-year-old for months and United have met Dalot’s £17.5m (€20m) buyout clause.
However, according to The Times, United are considering paying over the odds to ensure they land the right-back today.
They reckon Barcelona, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich are ready to meet Dalot’s release clause, which has left Mourinho worried.
Manchester United may instead pay £19m today to complete the deal ahead of their rivals.
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I stopped by the Fairgrounds today and saw that both the livestock barns were surrounded by water — I don’t recall seeing this happen in past spring run-offs, not recently anyway. Anyone else have better memories than mine?
This video juxtaposing Fox News’ reactions to Barack Obama’s support for talks with North Korea and Donald Trump’s is a must see. It may even be a must-see again.
Kudos to the folks at Now This for capturing Fox News’ hypocrisy so well - especially that of King Hypocrite Sean Hannity. You'll also see some of our other Fox "favorites," too: Steve Doocy, Sarah Palin, Monica Crowley and our old "pal," Kate Obenshain.
It’s the video I wish I had made. But thanks to the magic of the internet, we can all appreciate it below.
RIMBEY, Alta. — Two old English bulldogs named Rocky and Jersey who were in a pickup that was stolen last week have been reunited with their owners after being found in central Alberta.
Jersey, a brown three-year-old female, and Rocky, a six-month-old black-and-white male, were in the cab when the truck was taken from outside a business in Edmonton on March 12.
The owner was inside for about 20 minutes and, when she came out, the vehicle was gone and there was nothing left but glass on the ground.
The truck, which was also hauling an all-terrain vehicle, was found on Friday morning in a rural area by Rimbey RCMP.
Residents found Rocky and Jersey roaming around the next day.
They were unharmed.
No suspects are in custody and police continue to investigate.
Lionel Richie says he’s “scared to death” now that his youngest daughter Sofia is dating reality star Scott Disick. The singer told “US Weekly” that he’s feeling like a protective father now that 19-year-old Sofia is hooking up with the 34-year-old ex boyfriend of Kourtney Kardashian. The two have been dating since at least September and just recently became Instagram official. Disick and Kardashian have three kids together.
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ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey’s prime minister has called on the opposition to respect the result of a referendum that will expand the powers of the office of the president.
In an address to legislators from his ruling party on Tuesday, Binali Yildirim said the people had voted to switch from a parliamentary to a presidential system, adding: the “opposition should not speak after the people have spoken.”
An unofficial tally carried by the country’s state-run news agency gave President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s “yes” camp a narrow win.
Opposition parties called for the vote to be annulled because of a series of irregularities, particularly an electoral board decision to accept ballots that didn’t bear official stamps, as required by Turkish law.
International monitors said the move undermined safeguards against fraud.
Kentucky senior left tackle Cole Mosier has sustained a torn right anterior cruciate ligament that ends his Wildcats career.
The 6-foot-6, 335-pound Mosier will undergo surgery on Thursday after injuring the knee during Saturday's scrimmage. He started 13 of 32 career games for Kentucky, including 10 in 2016. Mosier was among four returning starters on a Wildcats offensive line that blocked for a pair of 1,000-yard rushers last season.
Mosier, who walked on and earned a scholarship as a redshirt freshman, is not eligible for a sixth season. The Walton, Kentucky, native called the injury "a big blow" in a release on Monday but thanked Kentucky coaches for everything they did and providing a scholarship that he called "a dream come true."
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The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, elected officials and northeastern Wisconsin businesses have joined forces to push for the creation of an engineering degree program as part of a focus on STEM innovation. Oct. 6, 2017.
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Sri Lanka firm at 96-1 at tea in second Test
DUBAI: Sri Lanka were off to a sound start as they reached 96-1 at tea on the first day of the second and final day-night Test against Pakistan in Dubai on Friday.
Opener Dimuth Karunaratne was unbeaten on 52 and Sadeerawickrama was eight not out after Sri Lankan skipper Dinesh Chandimal won the toss and opted to bat on a flat Dubai stadium pitch.
Karunaratne cracked three boundaries in paceman Mohammad Amir´s over and then hit leg-spinner Yasir Shah for another to reach his sixth Test half century.
In all he has so far hit seven boundaries in the two-hour first session.
Sri Lanka lead the series 1-0 after winning the first Test by 21 runs in Abu Dhabi.
Karunaratne put on 63 for the first wicket with Kaushal Silva who fell caught behind off Shah after scoring 27.
This is the sixth day-night Test with a pink ball since the innovation was first seen in the Australia-New Zealand Test at Adelaide in December 2015.
Lagos Set To Host Rasheed Gbadamosi Eko Art Expo
…Event To Kick Off “Lagos @ 50” Celebrations In 2017 The Lagos State Government has concluded plans to host the Rasheed Gbadamosi – Eko Art Expo from Friday, 27 to Sunday 29, January 2017 at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos in fulfillment of the promise by the State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode to host an art exhibition in honour of the former Minister of National Planning, late Chief Rasheed Gbadamosi. In a statement signed by the Commissioner of Information and Strategy, Mr.
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With successful restaurants across the country from Manhattan to LA, it was only a matter of time before the popular burger chain Wahlburgers made its way to Charlotte!
With an expansive outdoor patio and the restaurant’s signature green interior, the Charlotte location will feature a fast-casual counter, a full-service dining room with a bar, and a merchandise area.
Click here for full details from the Queen City Weekend about where the restaurant will be located.
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The woman was driving recklessly when she struck the deputy's patrol car, police say. Bond County Sheriff's Department
SAO PAULO — The death toll from a day care centre fire in southeastern Brazil has risen to seven after a 4-year-old boy succumbed to his injuries while en route to a hospital.
A firefighter in the city of Janauba in the state of Minas Gerais said by telephone Friday that Renan Nicolas Santos died Thursday night due to burns that covered 90 per cent of his body.
The firefighter declined to give his name.
On Thursday, four other children and a teacher died when a guard doused the “Innocent People” day care centre in Janauba with alcohol and set it alight. The guard, who had helped with security at the centre since 2008, died hours later in a local hospital.
Janauba Mayor Carlos Isaildon Mendes has declared a seven-day mourning period.
Hachette Book Group Inc said on Wednesday it needs clarity regarding the fate of a publishing agreement with a unit of bankrupt film studio Weinstein Co or the two could become embroiled in lawsuits with authors, including actress Raquel Welch.
The unit of French publishing company Hachette Livre in a letter lodged in the Weinstein Co’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy docket said it is concerned about what the studio has planned for the contract.
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Powell went 2-for-3 with a walk, a stolen base and two runs in Sunday's 14-0 Cactus League win over the White Sox.
The 25-year-old is competing for a reserve outfield role, and both he and Jake Smolinski currently slot behind Dustin Fowler on the depth chart in center field. Powell is hitting .278 with three doubles, four walks, a pair of stolen bases and nine runs in 41 plate appearances this spring, a solid all-around line that nevertheless is devoid of the long ball. The production is quite likely a microcosm of what Powell might be able to offer in a part-time role during the regular season, as he slashed .282/.358/.402 with eight extra-base hits (five doubles, three home runs) over 135 plate appearances with the Mariners and Athletics in 2017.
USA TODAY High School Sports’ Super 25 regional rankings in football is selected by Jim Halley with weekly rankings in five regions — East, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest and West.
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Maryland, Pennsylvania, Delaware, District of Columbia, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Connecticut, Vermont, Virginia, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Maine.
St. Frances Academy, Baltimore (12-0) Pine-Richland, Gibsonia, Pa. (16-0) Wake Forest, N.C. (15-0) St. John’s College, Washington, D.C. (9-2) Everett, Mass. (12-0) Wise, Upper Marlboro, Md. (14-0) Bergen Catholic, Oradell, N.J. (10-2) Cathedral Prep, Erie, Pa. (14-0) Troy, N.Y. (13-0) Westfield, Chantilly, Va. (15-0)
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JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel's attorney general says an investigation looking into two corruption allegations against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is in its "final stretch."
Speaking at a meeting of the Israel Bar Association Wednesday, Avichai Mandelblit says dozens of witnesses have been questioned in various countries as part of the probe. He says authorities will "not be afraid to take difficult decisions" if needed.
One probe reportedly concerns allegations Netanyahu improperly received lavish gifts from Hollywood and business figures.
Another is over secret talks with the publisher of a major Israeli newspaper in which Netanyahu allegedly requested positive coverage in exchange for reining in a free pro-Netanyahu daily.
Netanyahu has denied wrongdoing and has dismissed the accusations as a witch hunt orchestrated by a hostile media.
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After the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 was recalled in October, Samsung opened an investigation to find out what caused the problems. Samsung originally thought the fault was in the battery, but using different batteries only caused a second recall. The investigation continued. Until now.
According to sources out of South Korea, the investigation is finally over. Samsung will reveal the results later this month. It’s important for Samsung to share their findings. If anyone is going to trust Samsung again, we need to know that they are aware of their faults. That’s the only way they can prevent a disaster like this from happening again. Of course, we’ll be here to report on the findings later this month.
× Virginia lawmakers appear close to expanding Medicaid
RICHMOND, Va. – Lawmakers appear close to approving a budget that would expand Medicaid in the Commonwealth.
Senators are currently debating the bill, but there appears to be enough votes for the expansion to pass. Republican Senators Frank Wagner, Emmett Hanger, and Ben Chafin voted with democrats to approve the first steps toward expansion.
Sen. Tommy Norment has been leading the charge against expansion, citing concerns that it would lead to heavy costs for the state in the future.
From there, the House of Delegates will take up the budget. The debate has been going on for years in Virginia. Estimates say about 300,000 Virginians would be eligible if Medicaid expanded.
Stay with News 3 for updates as the debate continues.
Karlie Kloss has issued an apology after appropriating Japanese culture in a photo shoot where she dressed as a Geisha.
The 24-year-old model appeared in the latest issue of Vogue as the Geisha and received backlash for the photo spread.
Early Tuesday (February 15), Karlie took to Twitter to issue an apology to those she offended.
“My goal is, and always will be, to empower and inspire women,” Karlie added in her apology.
Pictured inside: Karlie out in St. Barts on Monday (February 13).
Emergency crews battled a 2 alarm structure fire along U.S. Highway 70 near South Miami Boulevard in Durham Friday night.
It seems like too much phone time might be killing our eyes. Buzz60's Natasha Abellard (@NatashaAbellard) has the story. Buzz60
Kolten Wong talks about his solo homer, his first of the season, then about winning pitcher Lance Lynn: “Hats off to Lance. We’re excited for him.”
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TMZ reports Craig Raymond Turner, oldest son of music star Tina Turner, worked in real estate in California's San Fernando Valley, and took his life yesterday by shooting himself at his home in Studio City, CA.
Tina had Craig when she was 18. His father, was saxophonist Raymond Hill, a member of Ike Turner's band, When Tina married Ike, Ike adopted Craig.
At the time of Craig's death, Tina was making a trip to Paris Fashion Week in Switzerland.
Authorities say Craig, age 59, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Deepest condolences to the Turner family and Craig's friends.
When it comes to harassment, debt collectors can sometimes feel more threatening than a jilted lover.
A third of consumers has been contacted by a creditor or debt collector in the past 12 months, according to a report from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Of those consumers who had contact, 27 percent reported feeling threatened by the conduct of that collector, and 36 percent said they received a call at an "inconvenient" time — between 9 p.m. and 8 a.m.
Maryland man charged with assaulting Secret Service agent
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Maryland man is accused of assaulting a uniformed U.S. Secret Service officer outside the White House while shouting for officers to kill him.
The Washington Post reports 20-year-old Steven Carmona of Wheaton, Maryland, was released from jail Tuesday and charged with assault. Court documents say an officer told Carmona he couldn't park in a crosswalk near the White House. They say Carmona then "squared-off" against an officer and was taken to the ground by officers.
They say Carmona then punched one officer twice in the face. They say Carmona was shouting "where is the president" and "just end it, just kill me." Carmona must report for drug testing and avoid a four-block area around the White House.
The newspaper reports it couldn't reach Carmona and his lawyer for comment.
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The Israeli Defence Force said two Israeli soldiers were run over in the community of Mevo Dotan, west of Jenin in the northern West Bank on March 16.The IDF referred to the person behind the incident as a terrorist and said they were being questioned.Reports said two soldiers were killed and two others were injured.Initial reports from the IDF said there were a number of casualties following the incident. Credit: Magen David Adom/news10 via Storyful
Treadwell could get another shot at the No. 3 receiver job, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.
Treadwell held the job for most of 2017 but caught only 20 passes for 200 yards in 16 games, leading the Vikings to turn back to Jarius Wright for the playoffs. Wright responded with 107 yards in two postseason contests, but he nonetheless was released this offseason to help free up cap space for Kirk Cousins and Sheldon Richardson. The Vikings surely would like to see their 2016 first-round pick step up behind the impressive duo of Stefon Diggs and Adam Thielen, but the team may still add a draft pick or veteran free agent to compete with Treadwell for the job.
FULLERTON, Calif. — Tommy Rutherford scored 17 points on 7-of-9 shooting and Evan Leonard had 14 points, six rebounds, seven assists and two steals on Saturday night to help UC Irvine beat Cal State Fullerton 63-58.
Eyassu Worku added 12 points for UC Irvine (11-14, 6-3 Big West). The Anteaters have won three in a row and five of their last six.
Kyle Allman made a layup, a jumper and hit 1-of-2 free throws and, after Worku made two foul shots, Austen Awosika converted a 3-point play to pull Fullerton (12-8, 5-3) within five points with 54 seconds to play. Worku hit two more free throws to make it 57-50, but Awosika and Allman sandwiched 3-pointers around a pair of free throws by Leonard to trim the deficit to 59-56 with 29 seconds left. UCI made 4 of 6 free throws, and the Titans missed 3 of 4 from the field, from there to seal it.
Allman led CS Fullerton with 20 points and Awosika added 16.
The indie rockers who brought you ‘Pumped Up Kicks,’ Foster The People, are bringing their 2017 World Tour to the Cleveland Agora Theatre this June!
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Hamadaniyah, Iraq a The Iraqi army has been moving troops around Mosul ahead of an expected push to retake its western half from the Islamic State group in the final decisive battle for the city, a commander said Tuesday. "We are preparing ... to launch a big operation in order to liberate the rest of Mosul," said Brig.
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CRYSTAL BEACH, Texas — The body of a Texas mother was found near Crystal Beach in Galveston after she went missing while saving her 4-year-old child from the rough Gulf of Mexico surf.
According to the Galveston County Sheriff’s office, witnesses say 33-year-old Brandy Mosley, of Palestine, went into the water Monday afternoon with a relative after a wave swept away her son who was playing in the sand at the edge of the water.
The child, who was wearing water wings, and the relative made it back to shore but Mosley didn’t.
Mosley’s body was found by sheriff’s deputies Tuesday morning.
Mosley lived in Palestine, Texas, according to her Facebook page. She owned B’s Hive of Therapy Day Spa in Palestine.
Residents say visitors often are unaware of dangerous riptides along the beach. Beaches on the Bolivar Peninsula do not have lifeguards, according to the Chronicle.
PITTSBURGH — A jury has been chosen in the case of a Pennsylvania businessman accused of mortgage fraud who won a new trial because the judge, witnesses and jurors who convicted him last year saw his defence attorney sleeping.
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports jurors were selected Monday for the proceedings in the case of James Nassida scheduled to begin Aug. 29.
U.S. District Judge Donetta Ambrose ruled this year Nassida was denied a fair trial because attorney Stan Levenson dozed off during the October trial. Levenson has acknowledged he fell asleep because he was taking cold medicines that made him drowsy.
Nassida founded Century III Home Equity. Prosecutors allege he used inflated assets and fake property appraisals to help clients get millions of dollars in fraudulent mortgage loans.
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In this Monday, Oct. 2, 2017 file photo, Indian journalists form a human chain and hold a placard near the Press Club of India to protest against killing of journalists in New Delhi, India. Reporters Without Borders has expressed serious concern at ``an alarming deterioration in the working environment of journalists in India’’ and demanded that the government must ensure safety of journalists who are feeling threatened. Tsering Topgyal, File AP Photo
Via Twitter I’m trying to follow the news of an explosion at the New York Port Authority this morning. The New York Post has just posted Yaron Steinbuch’s story reporting: “Several people were injured Monday morning when a device exploded at the Port Authority bus terminal on 42nd Street, according to law enforcement sources. One person is in custody after his device partially detonated inside a tunnel, sources told The Post.”
This is a breaking news story. Early reports are often misleading or erroneous; treat them with caution. I am posting this note so that interested readers can check in to their favorite news sources through the day. The Post’s Twitter feed is here.
UPDATE: As of 9:00 a.m. (Eastern), it is reported that the only injury was to the would-be bomber.
UPDATE 2: As of noon (Eastern), three others have been treated for minor injuries.
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Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Carolyn Bennett has announced a deal to provide up to $750 million in compensation to survivors of the Sixties Scoop. The agreement also includes $50 million to establish a foundation for healing.
"What I see is we're too slow to react, we need to simplify things within the organisation & we need to operate like a race team"
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The Canadian showed some frustration during the Women's PGA Championship
Brooke Henderson Smashes Club In Half, Nearly Injures Caddie
Golf is a frustrating game and it got to Brooke Henderson during the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship.
The Canadian made a mess of the par-5 11th hole where she hit a chip that went long of the hole.
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That got too much for her and she subsequently smashed her club on the ground, very close to her caddie who was lucky to come out unscathed.
LIVINGSTON (WKOW)-- A motorcyclist involved in a crash early Wednesday morning dies after losing control on a sharp curve, according to the Grant County Sheriff's Office.
The motorcyclist has been identified as Rusty Colin, a 38-year-old man from Livingston.
According to the report, Colin got off of work shortly after midnight and hadn't returned home.The Grant County Sheriff's Office was asked to help locate Colin at 2:15 a.m. and conducted a search. He was located later in the morning, around 6:30 a.m., when the Sheriff's Office was notified of a motorcycle crash on Billings Rd. Emergency units were dispatched to the scene of the crash.
Initial reports determine Colin was traveling north on Billings Rd. when he lost control and was ejected from his 2010 Harley Davidson motorcycle. He was not wearing a helmet during the crash.
Colin was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Grant County Coroner. The crash remains under investigation.
This is the second fatal crash in Grant County for 2017.
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Series boss says Formula E will overtake F1
The boss of Formula E says he thinks the all-electric series will eventually overtake F1.
Series chief Alejandro Agag took a swipe at F1 after Liberty Media announced this week that grid girls are being banned, declaring "Welcome to the 21st century".
"They are copying many things we do," he smiled to London publication City AM. "But it might be a coincidence."
What he says isn't a coincidence is that car manufacturers and sponsors are flocking to the street circuit-based series that is expected to have a much faster car in future years.
"In 20 years' time, I don't see anything bigger than Formula E," Agag said.
"Formula E will be the main motor sport championship because it is the championship that is connected to the industry."
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Alsip police said a 77-year-old woman was mauled to death Monday by a 6-year-old pit bull.
Police said the dog was a pet at the residence in the 11600 block of Komensky Avenue where the attack happened at about 3:30 p.m.
Officers were dispatched for a report of a person being attacked in the back yard at that address, and the dog "acted aggressive towards officers and had to (be) put down," police said in a news release.
Police said they had no prior contacts or complaints in regards to the dog.
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CHICAGO - The anticipation is building for those in the front office of franchises and fans who dig deep into researching college players.
The NFL Draft is just a few days away, and once again the Bears have a Top 10 pick in the annual selections. Ryan Pace said on Tuesday that there are eight players in his group which would work at the No. 8 pick, but the general manager has been known to surprise.
Meanwhile the Cubs front office is feeling good and maybe a little bad after an up-and-down start for the Cubs during a bad weather month of April.
Chris Emma of 670 The Score joined Sports Feed on Wednesday night to discuss both of those teams with Josh Frydman on CLTV. You can watch his segments in the video above or below.
Burks will start Saturday against the Spurs.
With Donovan Mitchell unavailable due to flu-like symptoms, Burks will step into the starting lineup for the first time this season. As a result, the 26-year-old should see an increase in minutes. He's averaging 9.2 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.2 assists across 18.6 minutes per game this season.
LeBron James and Kawhi Leonard will take center stage in the NBA playoffs Monday after all the series openers are in the books. The best two-way players in the league are looking to give their respective teams 2-0 series leads, though each took different routes to get their first postseason wins this year.
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Runner Aengus Meldon sprints towards victory at a university athletics event in Athlone, Ireland on Friday when he is hobbled in a freak accident. An elastic practice cross bar from a nearby pole vault catapults onto the track, wrapping around his legs.
Meldon had been leading his heat of the men’s 800 metres at the time and was thus given a place in the final.
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Calling all singers! The Chester River Chorale welcomes new and current members to the first rehearsal of its spring season at 6 p.m. Monday, January 16, in the Wesley Room of Chestertown’s Heron Point. All voices and levels of musical experience invited. No audition required. $50 dues with students free. http://www.chesterriverchorale.org/about/join/
(AP) – Pressure is mounting from both political parties for President Donald Trump to explicitly condemn white supremacists and hate groups involved in deadly, race-fueled clashes in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Trump has been at his New Jersey golf club on a working vacation. He is set to make a one-day return to Washington on Monday to sign an executive action on China’s trade practices.
But he will likely be unable to escape questions and criticism for his initial response to Saturday’s violence. At the time he blamed bigotry on “many sides.”
The White House has tried to stem the damage, sending aides to the Sunday news shows and putting out a new statement on the attacks. Vice President Mike Pence condemned “fringe groups,” singling out white supremacists, neo-Nazis and the Ku Klux Klan.
April 12 A Puerto Rico labor union sued the U.S. territory's governor and financial oversight board on Wednesday, saying pension cuts being proposed as part of the island's fiscal turnaround plan are unconstitutional.
The lawsuit, filed in federal court in San Juan, seeks an injunction blocking the implementation of the plan. (Reporting by Nick Brown; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
Bayern Munich on Wednesday broke their transfer record to sign versatile midfielder Corentin Tolisso for 41.5 million euros ($46.75 million), with Frenchman penning a five-year deal.
The 22-year-old moves to the German side from French Ligue 1 club Olympique Lyonnais, which he joined as a teenager.
He has emerged Bayern’s biggest transfer, beating the previous mark of 40 million spent on Javi Martinez in 2012.
The French club said in a statement that it was also their biggest transfer to date and could bring in another six million euros based on incentives included in the deal with Bayern.
Bayern have won the German league a record five consecutive times but have not made it past the semi-finals in the Champions League since they won the title in 2013.
Graveside services with military honors for Linwood C. Currier, 90 of New Sharon, who passed away on Jan. 19, 2018 will be held at the Franklin Cemetery in North Vienna on Sunday June 10, 2018 at 11 a.m.
Arrangements under the care of Adams-McFarlane Funeral & Cremation Services, 108 Court St., Farmington.
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Niki Johnson is an artist and curator. She’s an advocate for dialogue and strives to get people engaged in culture happenings. You may know her from her Pope Benedict condom portrait, entitled Eggs Benedict. She’s toured the country with her work, given a Milwaukee Ted Talk and most recently participated in the Woman’s March on Washington with her We Rise poster, a variation of her vajazzled Hills and Valleys piece. We caught up with Johnson at Milwaukee’s Red Line Art Gallery and Too Much Metal Fred filed this dispatch.
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Police are looking for two suspects in a serious hit and run after a stolen truck crashed into a cab and struck a number of other vehicles in the northwest.
The driver of the cab and two passengers were taken to hospital as a precaution following the incident that happened around 8:50 p.m. Tuesday.
Police say a stolen truck hit the cab and a number of other vehicles on Northmount Drive near Thorneycroft Drive N.W.
Two individuals then fled the truck and police have so far not been able to locate them.
A picture shows a tank belonging to the Furqat al-Abbas Brigade of the Hashed al-Shaabi (Popular Mobilisation) paramilitaries advancing towards villages between the northern Iraqi cities of Hawija and Kirkuk.
Campout for the Cause, now in its ninth year, wrapped up its inaugural Buena Vista appearance with a positive, community-oriented vibe that felt at home in the creekside setting of the Meadows. The inevitable comparisons to Vertex will highlight more differences than similarities.
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Construction of a miniature house continues at ChattState in the Civil & Construction Engineering Technology program.
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Motilal Oswal has come out with its fourth quarter (January-March) earnings estimates for the Capital Goods sector. The brokerage house expects Bharat Electronics to report net profit at 800.1 crore up 114.2% quarter-on-quarter.
Net Sales are expected to increase by 87.2 percent Q-o-Q (up 21.5 percent Y-o-Y) to Rs 3906.6 crore, according to Motilal Oswal.
Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) are likely to rise by 103.6 percent Q-o-Q (down 1.6 percent Y-o-Y) to Rs 982.9 crore.
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Carbon offsets, charitable sponsorship, sustainable building materials, food shelter donations…the number of possible directions for a conversation on sustainability and corporate social responsibility is almost unlimited. And the folks who tuned into Twitter for #CSRshareDay on April 23 to tweet and share their ideas and best practices hit all these topics and more.
Missed the 24-hour event? You can still go to Twitter and search for #CSRshareDay to read and retweet the posts. Positive Impact Events, the Manchester, U.K.–based organization behind the event, had a goal of reaching 2 million people with the #CSRshareDay tweets.
Here are some of our favorites.
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Like other Jewish historians and community members, I was bothered by the Trump Administration's universalist Holocaust statement papering over the fact that, by and large, the Holocaust was about Jews. As a gay man who has written extensively about LGBT history , the episode reminded me of a similar bit of amnesia gay people have fostered about ourselves: that "AIDS is not a gay disease."
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CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona is feeling better and expected back in the dugout for Wednesday night’s game against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Francona felt ill late in Tuesday’s 7-5 loss and did not meet with reporters afterward. Bench coach Brad Mills filled in for Francona in the ninth inning and for his postgame news conference.
A team spokesman says Francona will conduct his usual pregame availability at Progressive Field and is expected to manage Wednesday’s game.
The 58-year-old Francona missed a game last season in Washington because of chest pains.
He’s in his fifth season with Cleveland after winning two World Series titles in Boston. Francona guided the Indians to their first World Series appearance since 1997 last year. Cleveland lost in seven games to the Chicago Cubs.
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May 3: Commonwealth Health's "Understanding Neck Pain, Back Pain and Stenosis," 6 p.m., 2 West Conference Center, Moses Taylor Hospital, 700 Quincy Ave., Scranton. Christopher Henderson, M.D., an orthopedic surgeon on the medical staff of Commonwealth Health Moses Taylor Hospital, will be the presenter.
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The Toledo Police Investigative Unit are asking for the public's help in identifying and locating three people who were at the scene of a central Toledo shooting last month.
Police believe these three men were witnesses to the shooting death of Deasia Wallace that occurred on the 1800 block of Macomber.
Anyone with information should call Crime Stopper at 419-255-1111.
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Washington Capitals, right, celebrate a goal by defenseman Brooks Orpik as Vegas Golden Knights right wing Alex Tuch skates away during the second period in Game 2 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals on Wednesday, May 30, 2018, in Las Vegas. John Locher AP Photo
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A judge could decide whether an Albuquerque Public School board member accused of embezzlement will face recall proceedings.
Analee Maestas is accused of stealing nearly $700,000 while she was director of the charter school La Promesa Early Learning Center.
Last week, Attorney General Hector Balderas sent Maestas a letter demanding her resignation. Still, Maestas denies she did anything wrong and has refused to step down.
Now, the county has filed an application with the District Court, asking to move forward with a recall.
A judge is set to hear that request within the next week.
A remote disaster training course is helping Australian medical teams save lives in the wilderness. The eight-day course, taught on an island off the coast of Tasmania, with mock disasters, is designed to provide emergency responders with the skills and knowledge to deal with injuries in remote locations with little equipment. Faith Lapidus reports.
North Korean General Kim Yong Chol arrives in New York ahead of talks with U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)
Dino Melaye, Police in rough struggle in Abuja
Some armed policemen and Senator Dino Melaye representing Kogi West were on Tuesday afternoon in a rough struggle at the Area 1 part of Abuja metropolis. The police operatives had reportedly told the embattled lawmaker that they were taking him to court in the metropolis of the nation’s capital but suddenly made a detour to […]
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SAN DIEGO (KUSI) — An apartment fire in City Heights displaced residents in seven units early Monday, but luckily no one was injured.
The San Diego Fire Department was called to the 3800 block of Wilson Ave. just after 3 a.m. and quickly evacuated seven units of the apartment complex, according to SDFRD Battalion Chief Craig Newell.
The fire destroyed one unit of the apartment and caused some smoke damage to a second unit, Newell said. All other residents were allowed to re-enter the complex Monday morning. The Red Cross was assisting residents in two units displaced by the fire.
A smoke alarm could not be heard when firefighters arrived on scene and Newell reminded people to “get a smoke detector, get a carbon monoxide detector and check the batteries.”
It was unclear what caused the fire. An investigation was ongoing Monday morning.
Arkansas-based Tyson Foods Inc. says one of its employees was among those shot at a congressional baseball practice Wednesday.
Tyson spokesman Gary Mickelson identified the wounded employee as Matt Mika. He says Mika was taken to a hospital and that the company is awaiting word on his condition.
Mickelson says Mika is director of government relations for Tyson’s Washington, D.C., office and that he’s worked for the company for more than six years.
He says the company is “deeply concerned” about Mika and his family.
Based in Springdale, Arkansas, Tyson Foods is one of the world’s largest producers of chicken, beef and pork.
Word to the wise, if you don’t know how to fix something, just call someone else to do it.
Case-in-point, this lady from, wouldn’t you know it, Cleveland, got her hand stuck in the toilet trying to unclog it.
It was so bad, the police and paramedics had to be called. They even had to take the toilet out of the bathroom to the front yard to break it to free her.
The video is now going viral – just to add insult to injury.
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You would think that celebs can't do anything without the world knowing about it, but a few stars have managed to go completely under the radar with secret social media accounts.
Case in point? Lorde may actually have a secret Instagram account aside from her main page boasting artsy selfies, concert photo opps and more than 5 million followers. But instead of posting personal photos she doesn't necessarily want the public to get their hands on, this pop star shared her love for onion rings by way of @onionringsworldwide.
The New Zealand native has yet to confirm whether or not the account (which doesn't exist anymore) belonged to her, but speculation mounted when Lorde and two of her closest friends randomly followed the page with only 24 followers.
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Miley Cyrus brought out a very special guest for her performance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon last night (Oct. 5) It was none other than her dad, Billy Ray Cyrus.
Related: Miley Cyrus Impersonates Dolly Parton
The daughter-dad pair teamed up for a cover of Tom Petty’s “Wildflowers.” The fiddle and family harmonies gave the folk-rock tune more of a country feel. Dressed in a light pink feminine strapless dress, Miley sang with passion and sensitivity, leaving a lump in the throats of Petty’s fans, who lost the legendary rocker October 2 after he suffered a heart attack.
Watch the performance below.
On Friday’s broadcast of the Fox News Channel’s “Special Report,” House Intelligence Committee Chairman Devin Nunes (R-CA) stated that the mainstream media and Democrats are the ones attempting to tie the House GOP Intel memo to the Mueller investigation.
Anchor Bret Baier asked Nunes, “[Y]ou know there are some members who are using this to question the Mueller investigation. Are you separating the two?
Nunes responded, “Well, I think what’s happened is, I think the mainstream media and the Democrats are tying this to the Mueller investigation. Because they’re trying to perpetuate this nonsense of obstruction of justice. Because they’ve left the Russia collusion issue. They know there was no collusion. And you know, I’ve been saying this for a year now, that there was no evidence of collusion.”
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A new Sonic racing game could be coming to the Nintendo Switch game console.
Walmart's website includes on Wednesday a page for Team Sonic Racing, with still images of game play and the cover of the box featuring Sonic the Hedgehog behind the wheel of a blue race car. Team Sonic Racing is priced at $39.96, according to Walmart's page. The game is listed as out of stock with a December 31, 2018, release, though that could simply be a placeholder date.
The retailer's page says the game will feature 15 playable characters from across the Sonic universe and will offer both online multiplayer and local modes.
Sega hasn't announced the game yet.
Sega couldn't immediately be reached for comment, and Walmart didn't immediately respond to a request for comment.
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× Searchers find body of Maryland National Guardsman who went missing in Ellicott City flooding
HOWARD COUNTY, Md. — Searchers in the Patapsco River found the body of Sgt. Eddison Hermond, the Maryland National Guardsman missing since Ellicott City was struck by a catastrophic flash flood on Sunday, according to the Howard County Police Department.
Hermond was last seen attempting to help a woman rescue a lost cat during the flood. Witnesses reported that he was attempting to help a woman who had escaped through a window with her cat, when he became swept up in the rushing water. An acquaintance reported him missing to police at 12:30 a.m. on Monday.
Rescue personnel have been searching buildings and waterways in the area since the flood. There have been no other reports of missing people.
Philadelphia homicide detectives are asking the public to help them find a killer who gunned down a man in broad daylight last weekend.Investigators released surveillance video from the 1800 block of Oxford Street back on March 11th.You can see a person of interest arguing with the victim.Moments later, a gunman runs down the street at the pair, as the first man tries to hold him back.But he breaks free, firing at the 36-year-old victim several times. You then see a second person of interest run towards the shooting scene.The victim died at the hospital.If you recognize the killer or either person of interest, contact Philadelphia police.------
Red Wings goalie Petr Mrazek could be available for the Las Vegas Golden Knights. (Photo: David Guralnick, Detroit News)
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Next week, the Las Vegas Golden Knights will start building their roster.
The NHL expansion team will submit their expansion draft selections Wednesday, June 21, and one Red Wing will be part of the team's inaugural season.
But, who will it be?
Each team must submit a protected list, which will be released on Sunday, leaving the unprotected available for the Golden Knights to select. In addition to the players on the protected list, players with two years or less professional experience (such as Red Wings forward Dylan Larkin) are not eligible to be taken, and do not have to be protected.
Ted Kulfan of The Detroit News offers his take on who the Red Wings might protect, and who might be exposed.
The logo of Vale SA is pictured in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, August 7, 2017. Picture taken August 7, 2017.
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese trading firm Mitsui & Co Ltd said on Tuesday it would book an after-tax profit of about 89 billion yen ($810 million) in the July-September second quarter on Brazil's Vale's stock conversion plan.
Mitsui said the profit was not included in its profit forecast for the year to March 2018 and it would revise the forecast as needed.
Vale's Chief Executive Officer Fabio Schvartsman said on Monday that the conversion plan, which ended last week, was a success and that Vale would absorb its former controlling entity, Valepar SA, on Monday. The takeover of Valepar is part of a reorganization aimed at transforming Vale into a company with dispersed share ownership.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has unfurled national flag fourth times at Lal Qila. While addressing people from Red Fort, PM Modi said that Quit India Movement, Champaran Satyagraha, Ganesh Utsav have made this year very special.
GUATEMALA CITY — Grieving relatives on Tuesday buried two Guatemalan boys whose bodies were found stuffed in sacks over the weekend, a crime that shocked the violence-weary Central American country.
Ten-year-old Carlos Daniel Xiquin and 11-year-old Oscar Armando Toc Cotzajay left for school Friday but were apparently kidnapped. Their bodies were found Sunday near Ajuix, a hamlet in the township of San Juan Sacatepequez, about 25 miles (40 kilometres ) from the capital.
The boys' throats had been slashed and their hands and feet bound. There were reports that strangers had offered them a ride, and neighbours reported a ransom demand was made.
The boys' caskets were accompanied to a cemetery by a parade of residents bearing white balloons and a banner reading "Enough Violence, We Want Justice."
SINGAPORE shares entered the afternoon session 0.1 per cent lower on Tuesday, with the Straits Times Index down 1.82 points to 3,496.47 as at 1.02pm.
About 669 million shares worth S$401 million in total changed hands, as losers outnumbered gainers 211 to 107.
The most actively traded stock was IPCO International, which traded at S$0.003 with 17.0 million shares changing hands.
Other actives included Noble Group and Golden Agri-Resources.
Active index stocks included DBS, down S$0.1 or 0.4 per cent at S$27.97; and UOB shares trading down S$0.06 or 0.2 per cent at S$28.04.
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Phillies president Andy MacPhail shared his thoughts on the status of the organization’s rebuild with MLB.com’s Todd Zolecki. Expressing his agreement with the offseason maneuverings of GM Matt Klentak, MacPhail emphasized that he’s expecting tangible progress, but won’t necessarily reduce his assessment to the team’s win-loss record. Notably, MacPhail suggested that the organization could be readying to further open its substantial pocketbook next winter. The organization’s fairly significant investment in short-term veterans this winter was driven by ownership’s determination to improve the on-field product, he indicated, and it seems that yet further spending is contemplated for the future. MacPhail acknowledged that the Phillies could “absolutely” boost their payroll into the top half or third of the league by the 2018 season.
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Lucknow: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a rally in Lucknow today.
Union Ministers and MPs representing Uttar Pradesh at the Centre have already reached Lucknow to take part in the rally.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Amit Shah, senior leaders Rajnath Singh, Kalraj Mishra and Uma Bharti are among those attending the rally.
The people from every nook and corner of the state including Awadh, Kanpur and Brij regions have already started arriving in Lucknow despite the winter chill.
The rally is seen as a culmination of the four Parivartan yatras carried out by the BJP in the state recently.
It will be the first rally by Prime Minister Modi after the expiry of 50-day grace period of demonetisation on December 30.
The Prime Minister in a televised address to the nation on New Year’s Eve announced several measures for the rural and urban poor, small businesses, farmers and senior citizens.
A runner got tripped up by an elastic strap from a failed pole-vaulting attempt.
A runner at a college track meet in Ireland was in first place the other day. Then right before the finish line, an elastic strap snapped off a piece of pole-vaulting equipment . . . flew onto the track . . . got wrapped around his legs . . . and he lost.
It was a qualifying race, and he would have missed the finals because of it. But the officials decided to let him in.
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GLOVER — Even zombies are against drug use. Seven students complete with zombie makeup and tie-dye zombie T-shirts on Tuesday showed off the posters they created for Drug Take Back Day.
The event will be Saturday at Kinney Drugs in Newport from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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The Corona-Norco Settlement House took 110 needy children on a shopping spree at Kohl’s in south Corona on Aug. 5.
Each child went home with up to $125 in new school clothes and shoes, as well as a backpack filled with school supplies.
The Corona-Norco Settlement House, a charitable organization, has been holding the shopping spree for more than 20 years. This year’s event received support from Kohl’s, Larry H. Miller Toyota, the Woman’s Improvement Club of Corona, Asceptic Solutions and more than 125 volunteers.
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A German court on Friday sentenced to life in prison a 25-year-old man who murdered his grandmother before killing two police officers by running them over with his car.
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The surprise defeat at Crystal Palace on Monday night has seen the pressure on Gunners boss Arsene Wenger exceed all previous levels.
I must have seen about 400 'Wenger Out' banners at random locations this past week.
Anyway, there will be no hiding place in front of the television cameras once again as they face a Boro team who have not won in the league in four months.
Defeat on Teesside would probably be the final straw for Wenger's increasingly fragile tenure.
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A pickup truck hit a house in Suffolk Monday, according to city spokeswoman Diana Klink.
A Ford F150 was driving in the 3300 block of Holland Road/Route 58 that was turning right when it was hit in the back by a semi-truck, causing the F150 to drive into a house, Klink said.
He truck's driver was treated at a local hospital for minor injuries, and the road was temporarily closed, she said. The house sustained some damage to its structure, but no one was inside during the crash, she said.
Already, this has skidded a bilateral relationship that has slipped and fallen many times over. Executing or even pushing a prolonged battle to execute or punish Jadhav is a myopic plan. By doing this, Pakistan is shooting itself in the foot. Here is why: India and Pakistan share many environmental.... HindustanTimes 4:23:00 AM CEST
Millions of vehicles are recalled each year for a variety of issues. Sometimes those issues prove fatal. Here are some of the deadliest and most expensive auto recalls in history.
President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will hold their first joint press conference Wednesday, in which they are expected to discuss U.S.-Israel relations, settlements and the Islamic terror threat.
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Providence Journal Sports Columnist Bill Reynolds joined Dan Yorke to discuss the societal meaning of NFL players choosing to kneel during the national anthem. He also discussed Rick Pitino’s alleged Adidas deal and what’s to come this season in college basketball.
Dan Yorke State of Mind airs every weeknight at 7:30 p.m. on myRI-TV and midnight on FOX Providence.
TAIPEI, April 13 Taiwan stocks rose on Thursday, paced by gains in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) ahead of its quarterly results.
The main TAIEX index was up 0.3 percent at 9,850.56 as of 0200 GMT, beating some regional bourses and recovering from a 0.2 percent drop in the previous session.
The electronics subindex rose 0.4 percent, while the financials subindex gained 0.1 percent.
TSMC, the world's largest contract chip maker and a major Apple Inc supplier, climbed 0.3 percent. The company is set to report its first-quarter results and give guidance for the second quarter later in the day.
Hon Hai Precision, another major supplier to Apple, rose nearly 2 percent. Hon Hai made the second highest offer, of about 2 trillion yen, for Toshiba Corp's chip unit after Broadcom Ltd, a source briefed on the matter said on Thursday.
The Taiwan dollar firmed T$0.175 to T$30.381 per U.S. dollar. (Reporting by Faith Hung; Editing by Subhranshu Sahu)
Hardy has been out for six months after suffering a torn rotator cuff and labrum.
The high-flyer was cleared to wrestle by his surgeon and has been visiting WWE doctors in a bid to get the thumbs for a return to the ring.
It is not yet certain if the ex-WWE Champion can go back to wresting just yet as he made a shock cameo during the Ultimate Deletion at the Hardy Compound in North Carolina.
Wyatt was ready to beat his nemesis until he was handed a mock globe by Senor Benjamin who started singing He's Got the Whole World in His Hand - Wyatt’s favourite song.
A former law enforcement officer accused of sex crimes with minors is now wanted on a federal arrest warrant. Leonard Wilson had been scheduled to appear in a Camden County court today to be arraigned on the latest charges filed against him. His attorney, however, filed a motion for a continuance after it was learned that Wilson has apparently been hospitalized in South Carolina. It’s believed he’s suffering from complications resulting from a stroke. Although the federal indictment against Wilson is still sealed, it’s also believed at least one pending charge is related to child pornography.
Winker is not in the lineup Monday against the Cubs.
As per usual, Winker will head to the bench with the opposition sending out a southpaw starter (Jose Quintana). He's now started 11 of the last 14 games, with all three of his off days coming against left-handed pitchers. Patrick Kivlehan will start in right field in his stead.
A group of Arkansas farmers have filed a class-action lawsuit against the makers of the herbicide dicamba that they blame for damaging their crops.
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The lawsuit was filed Wednesday in federal court in Jonesboro, Arkansas, against Monsanto Co. and BASF Corp. In a statement, plaintiffs' attorney Phillip Duncan says his clients seek unspecified damages for damage to crops, fruits and trees that weren't dicamba-resistant.
He also said dicamba also damaged crops in other states throughout the 2016 growing season, including in Alabama, Illinois, Kentucky, Minnesota, Mississippi, North Carolina, Tennessee and Texas.
A Monsanto spokeswoman said the company hadn't seen the lawsuit and deferred comment. A message to BASF was not returned.
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Though last week’s big bond-market moves gave investors a reprieve, the yield curve is still pretty flat. How worried should we be?
Markets started the year with Treasuries of different maturities eerily close. The two-year was at 1.9%; the 10-year at 2.46%—a difference of 0.56 percentage point—down from 1.24 points at the start of 2017....
It sounds like fans of Rusev won’t have to wait much longer for the Bulgarian Brute’s return to WWE TV. Ryan Satin of ProWrestlingSheet.com reported on Wednesday that Rusev has been officially cleared by doctors to return to the ring. Rusev reportedly met with WWE doctors on Tuesday and was given the go-ahead.
Rusev has been out of action since the spring. He went under the knife in March to repair an injured shoulder.
The former ex-United States Champ surfaced on Twitter in May in a video demanding a title match at Money In The Bank, directed towards Shane McMahon.
The reserved tables at the fourth annual Claws for a Cause Crawfish Boil in April are now helping the community enjoy tables under the pavilion at Buford Park.
The Sulphur Springs Rotary Club officially unveiled six new tables at the pavilion on Friday. As Rotary President Neva Mohesky explained, the club has an annual project, which is funded equally by its own money and money from the district level. Cost for the six tables, she said, was about $3,500.
“It’s where we spend our money in the community,” Mohesky said. “It has to be something sustainable … for the district grant.”
She and Mayor John Sellers, also a Rotarian, officially unveiled the tables Thursday afternoon. In a bit of serendipity, the tables were made by Dan Froneberger.
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The Montreal Canadiens have fired head coach Michel Therrien and replaced him with Claude Julien. Julien also replaced Therrien back in 2003.
After a soul-searching loss to Key West on Friday night in Key West, the Coral Shores boys’ lacrosse team worked hard to regain their touch and composure and it showed Tuesday night with a 15-1 victory over Palmer Trinity in a District 32 match.
Head coach Dan Flynn said this is a different team less than a week removed.
“The kids fought hard today. We got...
The Force Awakens was generally a big hit with Star Wars fans, but the big surprise was seeing Kylo Ren murder his own father Han Solo.
With the release of The Last Jedi this Christmas, the question on many minds wonders if the smuggler is really and truly gone?
Now Ford has spoken out on the matter while promoting his new movie, Blade Runner 2049.
Speaking on Live with Kelly and Ryan, the 75-year-old star said: “He's dead. I'd been begging to die for the cause for a couple of years.
Questacon, the Australian War Memorial and Canberra itself have all landed on the board of new Australian version of Monopoly. Lake Burley Griffin and Floriade just missed out.
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Banks’ bad loan ratio unchanged in Q2
Chinese commercial banks' bad loan ratio remained flat in the second quarter due to strengthened efforts from financial regulators to rein in risks, the China Banking Regulatory Commission (CBRC) said on Monday.
The non-performing loan (NPL) ratio stood at 1.74 percent at the end of June, the same as that three months earlier, and Chinese lenders' NPL ratio declined for the first time since 2012 to the current level in the last quarter of 2016.
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8 malnourished horses rescued in central California
SANGER, Calif. (AP) — Eight malnourished horses, some so skinny their ribs were visible, have been rescued in central California.
The Fresno Bee reports the animals seized Friday from a property in Sanger had all been used for entertainment purposes.
Seven are miniature horses and one is full-sized.
The newspaper says some of the animals were infested with parasites or suffered from other medical problems.
The Central California Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals says the horses will require extensive rehabilitation and care in order to return to healthy, humane conditions.
An investigation is ongoing.
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NEW YORK (AP) — McDonald's says it has reached a settlement with a U.S. labor agency over a lawsuit that could have decided if the fast-food company should be liable for hiring, pay and other decisions made at its franchised restaurants.
The lawsuit, filed in 2016 by the National Labor Relations Board, contended that McDonald's should be considered a "joint employer" with its franchises. But the settlement, if approved by a judge, would squash that.
NLRB did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
McDonald's Corp., based in Oak Brook, Illinois, says the settlement is the first step toward ending "wasteful multi-year litigation."
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Cicadas are the sound of every summer in many parts of Australia, though in some areas they come and go, depending on how wet the winter has been. This first story tells you more about the cicada than you'll possibly ever need to know. This story comes to you from Fred Hooper from ABC Radio in Launceston.
A man is fighting for his life after plowing into a tree near downtown Shreveport on Saturday afternoon.
The one-vehicle wreck happened just before 6 p.m. in the 1800 block of Spring Street.
According to Shreveport police Spokeswoman Cpl. Angie Willhite, the driver lost control of the Jeep he was in, veered off the road and rammed into a tree.
The force of the crash caused the tree to fall on top of the vehicle, trapping the driver inside.
Crews were able to extricate the man from the vehicle and take him to an area hospital. His condition has been listed as life-threatening.
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Could it be possible? We are hearing rumblings on the internet of a possible three-way trade between the Pirates , White Sox's and the Yankees . How could they match up? Hmmmmmmmmm!!!!!!!! Jose Quintana is a hot pitching commodity.
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Cardinals determined to keep Chandler Jones
The Arizona Cardinals are determined to keep Chandler Jones.
Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians said on Monday that the team will franchise tag Jones if they are unable to reach a long-term deal with the talented pass-rusher.
The Cardinals acquired Jones from the Patriots in a trade prior to this season. He finished the season with excellent stats once again — 49 tackles, 11 sacks and four forced fumbles.
The former first-round pick’s rookie deal is expiring, making him a restricted free agent. But Arizona views him as an asset and wants to keep him.
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EAST VILLAGE, Manhattan — Finally! Residents of the area of 13th St. between 1st and 2nd Avenues have their street back.
For months scaffolding stood there in front of the huge Verizon building. It was still up even though the work was completed back in March. And it provided cover for the homeless, drug users and dealers.
Residents complained to Verizon. They say they were told it’s a matter for the city. So, I called the Department of Buildings. They told me it’s up to the private company that handles the scaffolding. So, I called Skyline Scaffolding. And bingo! Last Friday they were on the scene doing the job.
Let’s hope the block stays drug user free now that they can’t hide there.
Fixer Upper stars Chip and Joanna Gaines are having to pay up for EPA violations seen on their hit HGTV show.
The couple’s business, Magnolia Homes, has agreed to pay a $40,000 fine after the EPA determined 33 of its home renovations were “conducted without adequate lead paint protections,” reports Deadline, which notes the potential fine the company faced was as high as $556,000.
The EPA notes Fixer Upper footage “reviewed by EPA did not depict the lead-safe work practices normally required” though “Magnolia took immediate steps to ensure compliance” when it was notified.
Chip Gaines, who in March tweeted advice about engaging a professional to check for lead paint when buying or remodeling a home, will also star in a Magnolia-paid video on lead paint safety as part of the settlement, per Vulture. (The couple are expecting their fifth child.)
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The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Oklahoma says former Turley pastor Ronald Robinson has has been sentenced to 57 months imprisonment on a federal child pornography charge.
In a petition filed with the court, Robinson admitted to knowingly accessing "visual depiction of minors engaging in sexually explicit conduct."
The petition goes on to say after reviewing with the government's written plea offer, Robinson decided to plead guilty and waive his right to a jury trial.
Coachella was filled with so many special moments. Jay-Z rubbed on Cardi B’s pregnant belly and some say he shouldn’t of. Da Brat mentioned that she is sure Cardi B didn’t mind it and he was just trying to bless her.
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If Drake ever decides to quit the music biz, it seems there could be another career he may be good at. Or at least he thinks he might be.
Over the weekend while in Manchester, England, the hip hop star offered his services to the local police.
Drake had become stuck in traffic in his tour bus due to police blocking roads because of a suicidal man threatening to jump off a bridge.
“One officer was approached by a male from a tour van caught up in the traffic congestion, claiming to be part of Drake’s entourage,” Phil Spurgeon, of the City Centre Intergrated Neighbourhood Policing Team, told Manchester Evening News. “He offered for Drake to speak to the male on the bridge, if that would help. The offer was declined with thanks.” Luckily the man was talked off the bridge.
Drake is in Europe for the Boy Meets World Tour.
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ATLANTA (AP) – A former U.S. Army officer has been chosen as the 2018 Georgia Teacher of the Year.
Media reports State Superintendent Richard Woods announced John R. Tibbetts’ selection on Monday. Tibbetts is an economics teacher at Worth County High School.
He attended the United States Military Academy and served 21 years as an officer, including service during Operation Desert Storm and postings in Turkey and Afghanistan. He pursued a teaching career after a stint in the private sector.
Tibbetts highlighted the practical application of economics in his application, saying that teaching economics had the potential to “affect our students’ livelihoods, quality of life, and their futures.”
Tibbetts will represent Georgia teachers in public engagements and will participate in the competitive selection process for the 2018 National Teacher of the Year.
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A 19-year-old Lanigan man faces charges stemming from a fatal ATV collision in a field area near Lanigan High School in June 2017.
An ATV side-by-side rolled over in a field near the school, killing 19-year-old Drew Rossen, the passenger in the vehicle.
Lanigan and Humboldt RCMP charged Kade Daelick with impaired operation of a motor vehicle causing death, impaired operation of a motor vehicle over 80 milligrams causing death, and dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing death.
He was released from custody and is expected to appear in provincial court in Humboldt on April 23.
The Easter holiday, and the spring season it falls in, is about rebirth and resurrection, and people celebrate both with festive and flowery frippery – and décor – ranging from whimsical to extravagant. And nothing adds to the celebratory capriciousness better than ribbons and bows and streamers. Check out these inventive techniques for incorporating beautiful ribbons from Lion Ribbon Company into your Easter and spring designs in new and novel ways.
Kushner Cos. Intentionally Filed False NYC Housing Paperwork Kushner Companies filed at least 80 false applications, according to the Associated Press. The applications falsely stated that there were no rent-controlled tenants in the buildings. Tenants told the AP that the new construction intended to force them out of their homes. Tenant Mary Ann Siwek told the AP Rent-controlled tenants were eventually offered money to leave the building, the AP reported.
Iowa utility: Project means wind will meet customer demand
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – An Iowa-based utility is proposing a massive wind turbine project that would be the nation’s first investor-owned electric utility to generate all of its customer demand from wind energy.
Des Moines-based MidAmerican Energy said Wednesday that it’s submitting its proposal for a $922 million wind project to the Iowa Utilities Board. The utility says the project would generate 591 megawatts of power, or enough electricity to power 2.4 million homes.
If approved, the proposal would mark MidAmerican’s 12th wind project.
MidAmerican is a subsidiary of Warren Buffett’s Nebraska-based Berkshire Hathaway. It already has 2,189 wind turbines on 27 wind farms in Iowa, producing 4,400 megawatts of power.
If the latest project is approved and completed, the utility’s total investment in wind will total more than $12 billion. The project is slated for completion in late 2020.
Colorado State Patrol said both alcohol and speed were a factor in a crash which seriously injured a motorcycle rider on Highway 266 east of Rocky Ford Friday.
Troopers said 48-year-old Melecio Baca crashed a 2017 Suzuki motorcycle around 5:20 p.m. Friday. CSP said he was ejected from the motorcycle .
He suffered serious injuries and was transported to the Arkansas Regional Medical Center before being transferred to Memorial Hospital in Colorado Springs.
Troopers also said he was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.
March 29 SIS International Holdings Ltd :
* An originating notice of application was filed with competition tribunal of Hong Kong on March 23
* Applicant alleged that SIS International contravened section 6(1) of competition ordinance
* Applicant seeks orders from competition tribunal, amongst other reliefs, for pecuniary penalty to be imposed on respondents
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The right to bear arms, however, is directly derived from the most fundamental of all human rights: the right to life.
In his Monday letter to the editor, Charles Parrish promotes a policy thought up by a child, specifically: “Your right to bear arms should not supersede my right to have a life.”
The right to bear arms, however, is directly derived from the most fundamental of all human rights: the right to life. Hand in hand with an individual’s right to life is the right of self-defense, including the right of armed self-defense. The right to bear arms flows naturally and logically from the right to life.
So saying my right to life supersedes your right to bear arms means my right to life supersedes your right of self-defense, and hence my right to life supersedes your right to life.
Broken down to its core, this child’s policy is childish selfishness.
WASHINGTON European Commissioner for Economic and Financial Affairs Pierre Moscovici said on Thursday he hoped a deal between international lenders and Greece that would allow new loan disbursements would materialize by the end of May.
Euro zone finance ministers reached a political agreement with Athens two weeks ago in Malta on what reforms Greece must implement to secure new cheap loans and teams of technical experts were to iron out the details as soon as possible.
But two weeks have passed and the experts have not yet gone to Greece.
"We need to translate that (the political deal) into a technical agreement. I hope the teams will be able to return to Athens in the days to come and we can have a solution by the end of May. That is the timetable," Moscovici said.
(Reporting By Jan Strupczewski; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
Carlos Santana is in some hot water after saying Beyonce is “not a singer.”
In an interview, the 69-year-old performer explained why he thought Adele won the Album of the Year Grammy over Beyonce.
“I think that Adele won because she can sing sing,” he said. “With all respect to our sister Beyoncé, Beyoncé is very beautiful to look at and it’s more like modeling kind of music – music to model a dress – she’s not a singer singer, with all respect to her.”
After the huge backlash, he responded on Facebook, “I would like to clarify a comment that was reported when I was doing an interview for some upcoming shows in Australia & New Zealand. My intent was to congratulate Adele on her amazing night at the Grammies. My comment about Beyonce was regretfully taken out of context. I have the utmost respect for her as an artist and a person. She deserves all the accolades that come her way. I wish Beyonce and her family all the best.
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ST. LOUIS, MO — Some have waited for it to come to St. Louis for years. It is finally happening today. The world famous Shake Shack restaurant will open its first St. Louis location in the Central West End at the corner of Euclid and West Pine. It officially opens at 11am.
There are a lot of items with St. Louis connections on the menu. There's Fitz's root beer, a gooey butter cake concrete and a cheeseburger with provel cheese. What makes this opening even more special is that the Shake Shack founder Danny Meyer is a St. Louis native.
Shake Shack started in 2004 in New York City. Since then it has skyrocketed in popularity. There are now more than 85 locations in 19 US states and the District of Columbia. The company also has 50 international locations.
The restaurant is casual, offering angus beef hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken sandwiches, fries, custard and more.
Around 14:30 a refrigerator fell on a man in the stairwell of one of the buildings on the on Mivtza Kadesh St. in Rishon Letzion.
United Hatzalah volunteers responded to the scene in an effort to treat the injured person. The volunteers reported that due to the nature of his injury, which included severe head trauma, emergency medical service teams were forced to pronounce his death at the scene of the incident. Police are investigating.
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Update: 12:53PM The Fiji National Rugby League today launched the outfits for the Nadi Aviators club for their match against the Lae Snax Tigers from Papua New Guinea this week.
Nadi Aviators qualified for the Champion vs Champion competition after defeating Suva Eagles 38-30 in the zone finals.
The Champion vs Champion match will be played at Lawaqa Park on Saturday, February 18 at 3pm.
The Papua New Guinea champs will arrive into the country tomorrow morning and will camp at Uprising Beach Resort.
April 3 Peabody Energy Corp
* Peabody emerges from Chapter 11 protection, to list on New York Stock Exchange under ticker symbol nyse: BTU
* Peabody Energy Corp - in past year, Peabody has reduced debt by more than $5 billion from pre-filing levels at march 2016
* Peabody Energy - co's common stock that had been trading under ticker symbol BTUUQ was extinguished with no value effective at 4 p.m. EDT on April 3
* Peabody Energy - emerged from Chapter 11 protection with transformed capital structure, including new equity Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Mohawk College has unveiled its new City School Mobile trailer.
The custom-built vehicle includes a 1,000-square-foot classroom where college staff will offer pre-apprenticeship training, workshops and college credit courses for free. The trailer was unveiled Friday morning at the Centre on Barton.
The programs are so popular that City School Mobile is booked solid for two years.
The classroom is part of Mohawk College's move to make a college education within everyone's reach . It launched the City School initiative in 2015. The mobile school is the first of its kind in Ontario. It received $1.6 million in funding from the province.
Disney/ABC Television Group President Ben Sherwood says the cancellation of the Roseanne revival “came down to doing what’s right”. In an internal memo to staff titled “Our Values”, Sherwood also apologized to “the many men and women who poured their hearts and lives into the show and were just getting started on next season.”
You can read Sherwood’s memo in full below.
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We haven’t heard much about the upcoming ‘Star Wars’ anthology films since a huge round of re-shoots were ordered for ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story.’ Previous rumors were circulating that Lucasfilm wanted three time Oscar winning director Stephen Daldry to head up the standalone Obi-Wan Kenobi film, though he still has yet to be confirmed as a director.
No word yet on who will play Kenobi, but all eyes are on Ewan McGregor to reprise the role.
Now sources are saying that Lucasfilm have confirmed the production location to be Pinewood Studios UK, and hope to begin production in January of 2019.
Disney has already said that the next anthology film could be released in 2020, after ‘Episode IX.’ Meaning, the 2019 production date makes sense if they’re shooting for a 2020 release.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – A man is recovering after he was hit by a car and then robbed in south Nashville.
The man told Metro Nashville Police he was hit by the car around 2 a.m. on Murfreesboro Pike near East Thompson Lane.
Shortly after he was hit four Hispanic men jumped out of the car, pistol whipped him and stole his phone, wallet, and passport, the victim said.
According to Metro Nashville Police the victim was able to walk to a nearby gas station to call for help. He was taken to the hospital and is expected to be OK.
Metro police are now looking for a dark colored sedan.
If you know anything about the incident call Crime Stoppers at 615-74-CRIME.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Musician, singer-songwriter and producer Richard Swift, who has been in bands such as The Shins, The Arcs and The Black Keys, has died. He was 41.
A representative for Swift said he died Tuesday morning in Tacoma, Washington. A GoFundMe account for Swift set up earlier in June said he was hospitalized due to a serious medical condition.
The Black Keys' Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney said in a post on their Facebook page that Swift was "one of the most talented musicians we have ever worked with." Swift released his own albums as well, but was a valued studio producer and musician for many rock bands.
He is credited on albums by The Pretenders, Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats and Ray LaMontagne.
Outcry Theatre Group will be loud and proud when they bring a musical bonanza to town this Friday.
Outcry at the Miners is a wonderful musical assortment of extracts from international sensations like Chicago, Blood Brothers, Avenue Q and Vagina Monologues.
Audiences can also be stars of the show by taking part in a sing-a-long section.
The night’s thrills and spills kick off at 8pm at The Burnley Miners Club, Plumbe Street.
Illegal land invasions across Gauteng are causing widespread panic, amidst continued political discussions about land expropriation without compensation. President Ramaphosa has made it clear that nobody has the right to illegally occupy land or infringe on the property rights of others, but this has done little to appease terrified land owners who say irresponsible political utterances are turning the debate into a chaotic free-for-all. Some property owners have meanwhile moved off their properties, saying they fear for their lives and cannot rely on the police for assistance.
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A woman who says her ex-husband harassed her online for years told a B.C. Supreme Court jury that she was willing to try anything to get him to stop.
Patrick Fox faces two charges, including criminal harassment, over online communications and publications regarding his ex-wife Desiree Capuano.
She told the court in Vancouver that one of the ways she addressed the harassment was by “giving it back” with insults or sarcasm in her replies to Fox’s e-mails.
A number of e-mails from Capuano were read in court, including some where she calls Fox an “impotent child,” insults his intelligence and says Fox’s actions portray him as a “stalker ex-boyfriend.”
Capuano said the e-mails from Fox were like a daily beating and at some point, she felt like she could no longer take it.
Fox is also accused of possession of firearms in a place where he was not authorized to do so.
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The government warned the lottery agents, who are on strike to protest the government's decision to increase the price of a lottery ticket, that new agents will be hired to replace them.
Speaking at a press briefing held in Colombo today, Minister of Finance Ravi Karunanayake said lottery agents protesting against the government's decision to increase the price of a lottery ticket is unacceptable and the government will take measures to give the opportunity for new people if lottery agents are not ready to implement the government's decision.
The government has decided to increase the price of a lottery ticket from Rs. 20 to Rs. 30 and the lottery agents have launched the strike action this morning against the price increase.
Minister Karunanayake says the price of a lottery ticket was increased with the intention of providing more odds of winning for the public.
Residents of Isis Way in Derbyshire have failed in a bid to have the street's name changed to something less inflammatory, as hardly anyone bothered responding to a public consultation on the matter so... the name stays.
A parish council consultation on the potential for a name change only came up with seven responses, which isn't really enough of a critical outpouring to make such a large change to one of our historic place names. So a few people will have to continue being sniggered at when on the phone to call centres.
Besides, as people who live there are probably bored of telling visitors, the name was taken from a river and is not -- repeat not -- designed to show the area's support for Islamic State, or the bad sort of ISIS that's always in the news. [BBC]
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This hands-on class introduces students to copper-foil method (Tiffany style) stained glass craft by completing a small project. You will design a small sun-catcher, select and cut the glass, grind each piece, foil them and then solder the glass pieces together. All supplies provided. Instructor: Melanie Hovey
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Mostly sunny skies for our Monday with high temperatures in the low 80s. Tuesday we will see a mix of sun and clouds and pop-up thunderstorms during the afternoon. High temperatures will be in the mid-80s. Wednesday looks beautiful under sunny skies as temperatures will be climbing to the mid-80s once again. Shower and thunderstorm chances return by Thursday, and they go up by Friday. Most areas will see some rain between Thursday and Friday. Shower and thunderstorm chances continue from the weekend into mid-week the following week. Temperatures will range from the mid-70s to around 80°. Don't cancel any of your outdoor plans because no day will be a complete washout.
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Paraguay 140 pounder, Carlos Manuel Portillo (19-0-0) scored upset third round stoppage of WBA#3 Czar Amonsot (34-4-3) at the Melbourne Pavillion, Flemington, Victoria, Australia Friday. Amonsot was dropped in round three and the referee crowned Portillo at 2.41.
Dempsey McKean (11-0-0) stopped Willie Nasio (10-3-0) in round six of scheduled ten round bout for the vacant Australian heavyweight crown. McKean dropped Nasio and was crowned the champion at 0.51.
Police are investigating an attempted armed robbery in Grantham in which a man draws a firearm.
Officers are appealing for information into the attempted robbery on Friday, November 3, at the Premier store in Hillingford Way, Grantham.
One of the men in the attempted armed robbery at the Premier store in Hillingford Way, Grantham, is carrying what appears to be a firearm.
While one person stood outside the shop, another person entered the Premier store, before drawing a firearm, looking around, and then leaving. The incident happened at 7.55pm.
A police spokesman said: “No one was injured as a result of this incident. We wish to speak with the individuals pictured to progress our enquiries.”
If you believe you recognise the individuals pictured, or know anything about the incident, call 101 and quote incident 423 of November 3.
Attempted armed robbery at the Premier store in Hillingford Way, Grantham.
CHICAGO (AP) — An Illinois environmental group is suing the owner of a shuttered power plant where contaminants from old coal ash ponds are seeping into a river popular with kayakers and canoers.
Prairie Rivers Network claims in the suit filed Wednesday that Dynegy Midwest Generation is violating the Clean Water Act and harming the Vermilion River. It says pollution seeping from the riverbank contains high levels of heavy metals.
A 17-mile portion of the river designated as a National Scenic River flows along the eastern boundary of the former Vermilion Power Station about 135 miles (217 kilometers) south of Chicago.
The plant was closed in 2011, leaving behind more than 3 million cubic yards (2.29 million cubic meters) of coal ash remains.
Dynegy didn't immediately respond to a request for comment, but has said it's working on a closure plan.
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MADISON COUNTY, Iowa -- Police in Madison County are searching for an arsonist who they say torched the Cedar Bridge this weekend.
The original Cedar Bridge was also destroyed by an arsonist in 2002 and replaced in 2003.
On Monday evening, Channel 13's Jerad Giottonini learned stakeholders met and decided to rebuild the bridge again. Brenda Hollingsworth with Madison County says an engineer is working to calculate how much the project will cost. In 2003, it was a hefty half million dollars to rebuild.
As people in Madison County look forward to having a new bridge, police are looking into whether there was surveillance footage that could help lead them to whoever is responsible.
Firefighters were called to Tesco Express in Lytham this morning.
The crews were called to the premises, in Clifton Street, at 8.11am, after a fire alarm automatically sounded, a spokesman for the Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service said.
“The alarm was caused by steam from [a] bakery,” he said. “No action was required by the crew.”
Marsh, not for me. I want the kid to do well but he just doesn't offer enough for the middle 8,s or SL if we get there.
Plus, coming back from a long term injury is never easy and would probably take a while to get back to where he was performance wise, which sorry to say I don't think is good enough.
I'm willing to be proved wrong but just cant see it.
Anonymous in far too many games, and too quiet. Certainly not for the halves.
We need someone with a bit of X factor and think we have better options at full back with Quinlan(if fit) and Moss.
Still think we need a running half and big nasty second row, and sooner rather than later.
Either or, but one would do.
April 3Yinchuan Xinhua Commercial Group Co Ltd :
* Says it filed a lawsuit against a Shanghai-based investment company with Ningxia Intermediate People's Court, regarding private placement deposit dispute
* Says the company requested payment of 11.3 million yuan and asked the investment firm for payment of the lawsuit
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WASHINGTON, Oct 6 (Reuters) - The United States lifted 20-year-old economic sanctions against Sudan on Friday, a U.S. official said, citing progress on counter-terrorism and improvement on human rights.
In a move that completes a process begun by former President Barack Obama at the end of his tenure and which was opposed by human rights groups, President Donald Trump removed a U.S. trade embargo and other penalties that had effectively cut Sudan off from much of the global financial system.
The U.S. official who disclosed the decision spoke on condition of anonymity ahead of a formal announcement on Friday. (Reporting By Matt Spetalnick)
Best’s art good enough for Round 2
Grand Rapids ArtPrize, the world’s largest annual public art event, announced first round public’s top picks for the ninth annual event.
Clare’s artist Jeff Best with his barbwire horse sculpture was elevated by popular vote to the top 5 pieces in 3-D, and moves on to the second round of voting with the chance of winning over $200,000 in cash prizes.
His incredible piece, “The Salvere Hitch”, is located at the Amway Grand Plaza, downtown Grand Rapids. Round 2 Voting runs through October 5 at 11:59 pm. and winners will be announced at the Ninth Annual ArtPrize Awards Ceremony, on October 6, 2017.
Make your way to Grand Rapids ArtPrize this week, or if you have already visited & voted, you can now vote from anywhere in the world until the final deadline.
DETROIT (WXYZ) - The Eagles will be performing their first show in Detroit since guitarist and Detroit native Glenn Frey died last year.
The band will play at Little Caesars Arena on Friday, Oct. 27 as part of "An Evening With The Eagles" and will feature Glenn's son, Deacon, as well as Vince Gill.
Glenn Frey died at the age of 67 on Jan. 18, 2016, from complications from rheumatoid arthritis, acute ulcerative colitis and pneumonia.
Tickets for the show begin at $59.50 and go up to $229.50 and go on sale Saturday, Aug. 19 at 10 a.m. They can be purchased at OlympiaEntertainment.com, LiveNation.com, The Fox Theatre and Joe Louis Arena box offices and on Ticketmaster.com.
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Bettis pitched seven scoreless innings with two strikeouts during Monday's win over Atlanta. He didn't factor into the decision.
This was the first start of the year for Bettis, and shutting out any opponent for seven innings at Coors Field is impressive. However, he posted an underwhelming 4.82 ERA through four outings with Triple-A Albuquerque this year and was only marginally better over 52 starts -- 4.52 ERA -- with Colorado during the 2015 and 2016 seasons. Calling Coors home also hinders his fantasy outlook moving forward. Despite Monday's encouraging outing, it's still probably best to take a wait-and-see approach with the 28-year-old righty at this stage of the game. Bettis projects to make a home start against the Brewers next.
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The Bartlesville City Council departed from its agenda early in Monday night's meeting. Mayor Dale Copeland paused for a point of privilege. He noted the vacant seat normally occupied by Adam Hooper.
Adam Hooper covered the majority of Bartlesville City Council meetings since joining the radio station staff in 2005.
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Good morning and Happy 4th of July! It appears another hot one is on the way today with high dew points, plenty of sunshine and scattered storms redeveloping. Mother nature will provide its own fireworks this afternoon and a heat advisory will once again begin at noon today.
Much like days prior, storms will be spotty and provide cooler temperatures, heavy downpours and sporadic lightning for selected areas. Storms will die off in the evening, as the heat ebbs and the atmosphere begins to stabilize.
Sunset tonight is 9:16 p.m. and most areas will be perfect for fireworks displays and family gatherings.
Temperatures will ease but still very muggy tonight. More storms for Thursday before a shot of slight cooler but much less humid air builds in for Saturday and Sunday.
The Sheriff’s office will hold a drug take back day on April 28 with two drop off locations for unwanted and unused prescription drugs or over the counter medications, according to a news release from King & Queen Sheriff’s Office. No syringes or needles will be accepted.
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Vonleh scored nine points (4-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 0-2 FT) while adding 12 rebounds and an assist in 26 minutes off the bench during Monday's 110-92 loss to the Knicks.
The 12 boards were the most Vonleh has pulled down in a game since late November. The fourth-year big still has no offensive game to speak of -- he's scored in double digits just once in 46 games this season -- but he's starting to becoming a reliable presence on the glass for the Bulls' second unit.
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - Kentucky officials say the National Park Service has added eight sites around the state to the National Register of Historic Places.
The Kentucky Heritage Council/State Historic Preservation Office said in a statement on Thursday it approved nominating the sites in May and they were submitted to the park service.
The sites include a Jewish cemetery in Middlesboro, a wholesale grocery warehouse in Richmond, a Victorian home school for girls in Louisville, a motel near Cave City, a church in Paducah and homes in Highland heights, Greesburg and Georgetown.
The National Register of Historic Places is an official list of historic and archaeological resources deemed worthy of preservation.
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Cora Luetta Wannamaker, 94, formerly of Alton, died at 9:33 p.m. Friday, Aug. 11, 2017, at Robing’s Manor Nursing Home in Brighton.
Per her wishes, her remains will be donated to Washington University Medical School.
Elias, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home of Alton is handling arrangements.
San Francisco's popular Powder Shaved Snow is opening a second location as part of the SPARK Social SF food truck park (601 Mission Bay Boulevard) this Saturday and they're bringing a new, alcoholic spin to their popular shaved snow.
Powder Shaved Snow opens second location with a boozy twist on Friday https://t.co/xnIVKm3dvS pic.twitter.com/wW6uLpeXqP — Eater SF (@eatersf) April 24, 2018
The rum-infused flavors of snow will be pina colada, strawberry daiquiri, and passionfruit mojito. They'll have their usual popular flavors, as well.
It's noted that the alcohol content in a shaved snow is less than a typical drink, but a few could have you feeling something.
For more, head to Eater SF.
Jordan Peele became the first black screenwriter to win the Academy Award for best original screenplay when he took home the Oscar for his work on "Get Out" during the 90th Annual Academy Awards in Hollywood on March 4, 2018. (Barry Jenkins and Tarrell Alvin McCraney won in the adapted screenplay category in 2017 for "Moonlight," while John Ridley won in 2014 for adapting "12 Years a Slave" and Geoffrey Fletcher became the first black writer to win an Oscar for a screenplay when he won for "Precious" in 2010.) In honor of the historic moment in movie history, Wonderwall.com is taking a look back at more black stars who've made history and broken barriers over the years. Keep reading for more!
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Russian athletes may be only allowed to compete as neutrals at the Olympics due to doping allegations. (Source: File) Russian athletes may be only allowed to compete as neutrals at the Olympics due to doping allegations. (Source: File)
Three more Russian athletes, including an Olympic silver medalist, have filed appeals at the Court of Arbitration for Sport against their sanctions for doping at the 2014 Sochi Games.
The court said the three are biathlete Olga Zaitseva, who won silver in the women’s relay, and cross-country skiers Yulia Chekaleva and Anastasia Dotsenko.
The three were disqualified from the Sochi Olympics and banned from all future games last week by the International Olympic Committee. That followed investigations into doping by Russian athletes and tampering with their drug-test samples during the Sochi Games.
CAS has so far registered 25 appeals brought by Russian athletes against disqualifications from the 2014 Olympics.
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LONDON, April 12 The Andurand Commodities Fund, run by asset manager Pierre Andurand, lost 11.6 percent in the first quarter of the year, according to a document prepared by a bank seen by Reuters.
The $1.53 billion hedge fund continued its descent after losing 8.5 percent in the first two months of 2017, showed the document, which uses information supplied by the manager.
Andurand's fund, which focuses on energy as well as metals, other commodities and currencies, delivered gains of 22 percent in 2016, showed the document.
A spokesman at the firm declined to comment. (Reporting by Maiya Keidan, editing by Louise Heavens)
NEW YORK (AP) — A New York City bartender’s on-screen antics and big bets while competing on “Jeopardy!” are winning him cash to go along with a cult following.
By the end of Thursday’s show, Austin Rogers had won eight days in a row and more than $300,000. “Jeopardy!” says that total put him at fifth on the show’s list of all-time regular season money winners. Rogers has done it while sporting wild hair and a bushy beard and making animated gestures after correct answers.
He’s also making big wagers. Rogers won a whopping $34,000 bet on the show’s “Final Jeopardy” segment Tuesday.
Fans are singing his praises on Twitter by using the hashtag #AustinOnJeopardy.
Rogers tells “Good Morning America” that the secret to his success is uncovering patterns in clues by watching hundreds of “Jeopardy!” episodes.
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In this Saturday, May 5, 2018 photo, items sit for sale during the California Republican Party convention in San Diego. California Republicans hoping to break a long losing streak are betting that anger over higher gas taxes and illegal immigration will give them an edge in races for governor and other marquee offices. Gregory Bull AP Photo
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Education group YouthTruth says less than half of graduating high school students across the country feel like they're ready for college or a career when they graduate high school. Some students in Bismarck, North Dakota are taking advantage of every opportunity to buck that trend, even spending their summer in class.
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LEXINGTON, Ky. -- PJ Washington will return to Kentucky after withdrawing from the NBA draft, while his Wildcats teammate Wenyen Gabriel has decided to turn pro.
The Wildcats are still awaiting Jarred Vanderbilt's decision on whether the freshman forward will return to school or remain in the draft.
Washington, who participated in the NBA combine, posted a video on his social media accounts Wednesday that ended with the words "I'M BACK." The 6-foot-7 Dallas native will be the Wildcats' top returning scorer and rebounder next season after averaging 10.8 points and 5.7 rebounds in 37 games as a freshman in 30 starts.
The 6-9 Gabriel was not invited to the combine but said in a video on his Twitter account that after receiving positive feedback, his dreams of being a professional "are that much closer to reality." He averaged 6.8 points and 5.4 rebounds last season.
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In 1994, WCW used to hire paid models and actors to sit in the audience to cheer and boo their wrestlers because the audience was usually dead for their shows.
Thompson got Kop fans excited tonight after making the bold transfer claim on Twitter.
He tweeted: "I think we have already signed coutinhos replacement by the looks of it.#lfc."
It left Liverpool supporters rushing to their phones to bombard Thompson with messages.
One wrote "Nasri?" while another replied: "Really? Who."
A fellow Liverpool fan tweeted Thompson and said: "Who mate?"
Denmark's iconic sculpture of Little Mermaid was vandalized again on Tuesday night, two weeks after it was painted red in an apparent protest against whale hunting in the country's autonomous Faroe Islands. The sculpture was partly sprayed with blue paint, with a message left on the pavement in front of the statue saying "Befri Abdulle" .
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March 30 Hubwoo SA:
* FY revenue 20.6 million euros ($22.04 million) versus 24.5 million euros year ago
* FY EBITDA 4.7 million euros versus 2.2 million euros year ago
* 2016 net income is positive, at 1.2 million euros, compared to -4.9 million euros (before goodwill impairment) in 2015
* 2016 year-end cash position was 4.1 million euros, to be compared to 5.8 million euros at end of 2015 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9345 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
A newlywed couple has been left heartbroken after a furious immigration row erupted leading to them being kept almost 6,000 miles apart. Former RAF serviceman John Wright married 'amazing' wife Juliane Oliveira Rodrigues in a beautiful ceremony in her home country of Brazil back in January.
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We have been going steady for a year. See Alma Midwifery ad. While we were thrilled to see Elise Herron's article about diversity in PDX parent types and the myriad of conception options available ("Modern Family," WW, June 13, 2018), we felt jilted! Oregon Reproductive Medicine is not the only organization assisting pregnancy for all people! Alma Midwifery has helped hundreds of lesbian couples conceive, and we cater to people becoming parents with a carrier (surrogacy). Our motto is "Compassionate Care for All People." Alma deserved mention for our work with LGBTQ folk.
There's no doubt John Schaeffer stays busy as the captain of the Pottsville Fire Department for four years, volunteer firefighter for six years, the owner of The Granite Shop in Russellville and a member of the Pottsville Planning and Zoning Commission. Now, he holds the title of the first Pottsville Firefighter of the Year.
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CLEVELAND (AP) – A man who has spent 23 years in an Ohio prison for his girlfriend’s slaying but maintains his innocence could be released soon after the new county prosecutor in Cleveland asked a court to vacate his conviction.
Cuyahoga County prosecutors asked that 59-year-old Evin King be granted bail while they further investigate. Prosecutors say advances in DNA testing and understanding forensic evidence have called into question the theory of the crime that prosecutors presented at King’s trial in 1995.
Cleveland.com reports King learned about the development in a phone call from the Ohio Innocence Project, which has represented him in appeals. In video of the call, King says he knew such a day would come eventually.
His girlfriend, Crystal Hudson, was strangled and found in her closet in 1994.
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LAS VEGAS (AP) — The famous neon sign of a cowgirl in downtown Las Vegas has been taken town as part of the construction of a planned casino-resort.
After more than two decades on Freemont Street, “Vegas Vickie” was dismantled Tuesday.
Casino owner Derek Stevens says his company is looking for a home for the neon sign. It was created in 1980 and originally dubbed “Sassy Sally” after a casino of that name.
Stevens’ company is planning to transform the space previously occupied by the Las Vegas Club.
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EU Worried About Erosion of Rule of Law in Turkey
BRUSSELS (AP) -- The European Union says it's worried about the rule of law in EU candidate country Turkey after the jailing of Amnesty International's chairman and Turkish Medical Association members there.
EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini and Enlargement Commissioner Johannes Hahn said Friday that the detentions are the latest "worrying developments undermining the rule of law and independence and impartiality of the judiciary in Turkey."
They warned that improvements in these areas "remain essential to the prospects of EU-Turkey relations."
Amnesty's Turkey chairman, Taner Kilic, was arrested again on Thursday after a prosecutor appealed another court's decision to free him pending a verdict in his trial on terror-related charges.
Turkey started its EU accession negotiations in 2005 but the talks are at a virtual standstill, with some countries opposing membership.
PHUKET: The defrocked monk now held on drug charges and suspected of hacking to death a 17-year-old monk’s assistant at Wat Baan Don in August will have his case file sent to the Public Prosecutor today (Oct 6), police have confirmed.
The suspect, Khittisak Songkram, 38, was a monk at the temple at the time of the murder, in the early hours of Aug 5.
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COPENHAGEN — Danish police say divers have found the decapitated head, legs and clothes of a Swedish journalist, who was killed after going on a trip with an inventor on his submarine.
Copenhagen police investigator Jens Moeller Jensen said Saturday that the body parts were found Friday in plastic bags with a knife and “heavy metal pieces” to make them sink near where her naked headless torso was found in August.
Inventor Peter Madsen, who is in pre-trial detention, has said Wall died after being accidentally hit by a heavy hatch in the submarine. But police have said 15 stab wounds were found on the torso found at sea off Copenhagen on Aug. 21. Her arms are still missing.
Wall’s cause of death hasn’t yet been established yet.
As expected, the tug of war between school choice advocates and defenders of traditional public schools played out in Arkansas's 91st General Assembly, which concluded its flurry of lawmaking last week. In the wake of the 2017 legislative session, charter schools have gained the right to force school districts to sell or lease underutilized public school buildings.
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Meryl Streep was nominated for her 31st Golden Globe nomination this morning for her work in the upcoming movie The Post.
The 68-year-old actress is up in the Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Drama category for her work in the new film.
“I’m thrilled for the movie, for Steven and Tom, and for the incredible ensemble of actors who made this movie need its moment in history. Thanks HFPA,” Meryl said (via EW).
Meryl has eight total wins at the Golden Globes and won the 2017 Cecil B. DeMille Award last year.
By JULIE CARR SMYTH
AP Statehouse Correspondent
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Ohio's Legislature is on summer break after a flurry of activity that included passage of dozens of bills, many sent to the governor, and a few key proposals left in limbo.
Lawmakers allotted about $115 million for new voting equipment and sent $20 million to a program to fight harmful algal blooms on Lake Erie.
But work on a bill imposing interest-rate caps and other restrictions on payday lenders wasn't completed. Also stalled are bills intended to merge Ohio's education and workforce training agencies and fix Ohio's unemployment compensation system.
The House also called off a vote on a "stand your ground" bill that Republican Gov. John Kasich (KAY'-sik) had vowed to veto. It would shift the burden onto prosecutors to prove shooters claiming self-defense didn't act to defend themselves.
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A Haryana court on Wednesday issued a non-bailable warrant against yoga guru Ramdev for a controversial statement made last year, reported The Indian Express. He had said that he could “behead lakhs of people refusing to chant ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’” if he was not “bound by the law”.
The statement was made at a public gathering in Rohtak on April 3, 2016. Former Haryana home minister and senior Congress leader Subhash Batra is one of the complainants in the case.
The arrest warrant was issued after the Patanjali founder did not appear before the court despite summons. The order was passed by the Court of Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate of Rohtak Harish Goyal, who had issued a bailable arrest warrant against Ramdev on May 12 for “intentional insult with intent to provoke the breach of peace”, reported PTI.
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) -- Reggie Upshaw made four 3-pointers and finished with 34 points, both career highs, and Middle Tennessee never trailed in its 60-49 win over UAB on Sunday night.
Upshaw made 11 of 16 from the field and grabbed nine rebounds. JaCorey Williams added 10 points and seven boards for Middle Tennessee (11-3, 1-0 Conference USA), which snapped a five game skid against the Blazers.
Upshaw scored five straight points to cap a 10-1 run to open the game. Dirk Williams hit a 3 that pulled UAB (7-7, 0-1) within two with eight minutes left in the half, but the Blue Raiders scored 16 of the next 21 to take a 33-20 lead into the break and led by double figures throughout the second half. Upshaw scored 10, including two 3-pointers, during that decisive stretch.
Tosin Mehinti led the Blazers with 11 points. It was UAB's lowest scoring output since a 56-47 loss to Florida on Nov. 27, 2014.
Two women have recounted their horrific ordeal at the hands of a man armed with a knife.
Get ready for new music from Rod Stewart. The 73-year-old superstar just revealed that he will release his 30th studio album in September.
The album, which will be titled Blood Red Roses, is due out in September, according to a report from Billboard.
Stewart, meanwhile, has a busy summer ahead of him. He is currently on a North American tour with Cyndi Lauper. Their 22-date tour will wrap on September 1 in Seattle.
An exact release date for the album has not been announced yet, but we’ll keep you posted when we hear more about it.
A lavish family affair is coming up this weekend, and all the proceeds are going to Make-A-Wish Canada”.
Jennifer White was here this morning to tell us about The Princess Ball.
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Charvarius Ward | CB | Middle Tennessee State
Height | 6-1
Weight | 195
Class | Senior
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If you’re looking for a sleeper prospect who is still hovering under the national radar, Ward is your man. A talented cover man with ideal size and length, Ward has all the physical tools to develop into a starter at the next level.
A junior-college transfer who broke up five passes and picked off two more in his first season with the Blue Raiders, Ward followed that up with an impressive senior campaign in 2017, breaking up a team-high 14 passes. This year’s deep corner class could make Ward a valuable bargain in the later rounds.
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Police: Man shot by officer had pointed gun at him
NASHUA, N.H. (AP) — Police say a New Hampshire man who was shot and wounded by an officer had pointed a gun at him.
Nashua police were called to a home on June 26 following the report of a suicidal subject. They found 29-year-old Justin Contreras, who had a gun. Police said Contreras threatened one of the officers by pointing the gun at him. He was shot by the officer and was taken to a hospital.
Police obtained an arrest warrant for Contreras on a criminal threatening charge. They found him in Nashua on Monday and took him into custody.
Contreras was released on bail. He's scheduled to be arraigned on July 12. It wasn't immediately known if he had a lawyer and a phone number couldn't be found for him.
The attorney general's office is investigating the shooting.
School: Bishop Amat
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Sport: Baseball
Notable: Gonzalez was 4 for 10 with with three RBIs, three runs and a home run during the National Classic, which Bishop Amat (14-4) won, thus stamping it one of the top teams in Southern California. For his efforts, Gonzalez was named tournament MVP.
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Family says in complaint that son was bullied at school
NORWICH, Conn. (AP) — The family of a 14-year-old Connecticut boy they say was bullied at school has filed a federal complaint against the Norwich school system.
The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights confirmed Monday it had opened an investigation into "possible disability-based discrimination."
The boy's father, Timothy Wilcox, tells The Day that a 14-year-old girl was charged with assault in May after jumping on his son twice, punching him, and knocking him to the floor. Wilcox said it was the culmination of two years of bullying by several students.
Wilcox says he and the boy's mother have called administrators more than 30 times, but their complaints have gone unheeded.
Superintendent Abby Dolliver says she received confirmation of the federal complaint and is investigating. She says the school has beefed up security.
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Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today received a replica of Bangabandh Satellite-1 scheduled to be launched into the orbit in December next year. State Minister for Post and Telecommunications Tarana Halim handed over the replica to the prime minister at the beginning of the cabinet meeting this morning, Bangla daily Prothom Alo reports.
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Anything that goes viral feels outdated as soon as the next viral challenge begins to pop — but for months now, the ‘Lemon’ challenge, inspired by the N.E.R.D. and Rihanna song of the same name.
Serena Williams took the challenge mainstream with her Vogue video and now news anchors are doing it.
Watch DC’s FOX 5 hosts Tony Perkins, Tucker Barnes, Allison Seymour and Annie Yu try their hand at the lit dance. It’s pretty funny, but cool.
Hit the flip to refresh your memory of Serena Williams’ epic ‘Lemon’ challenge and let dancer Mette Towler teach you how it’s done.
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THE strong growth registered by the Philippine economy has translated into an “intensifying build-up of imbalances”, which would further weaken the local currency by the end of 2017, a research group said.
In its “Philippines Insight” report released on Monday, Australia’s ANZ said the Philippine economy has undergone a structural improvement in the last decade with potential growth of about 6.5 percent–more than double of what it was during the 1990s.
“However, the recent period of strong growth has resulted in the build-up of imbalances in the economy, which in our view are intensifying,” it said.
Against this backdrop, the research group said the Philippine peso would need to bear the burden of adjustment and would likely to be the region’s worst performing currency in the remainder of 2017. MAYVELIN U. CARABALLO
Cub Scouts from around the tri-state are having some fun at camp this week. The three-day camp theme is weird science, and the scouts will get to have fun while learning about Physics, Chemistry, and more.
Campers will rotate between different stations throughout the day under the supervision of volunteers from various tri-state organizations.
Native Trails District Executive Abby Roberts said, “We have a chemistry station, a station where they’re building things like catapults and sling shots. Food stations, where they will be making solar ovens one day and cooking s’mores. They will be making ice cream and they will also be making fudge.”
The day camp runs until Friday, June 16th at the Eykamp Scout Center, but boys are welcome to join a cub scout pack at any time.
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OSHAWA, Ont. — Police say a suspect who was allegedly driving a stolen vehicle was arrested after fleeing on foot and jumping out of a second storey window in an attempt to avoid capture.
Durham regional police say officers spotted the stolen vehicle late morning and followed it to a parking lot in Oshawa, Ont., where they attempted to arrest the driver.
It's alleged the suspect resisted arrest by punching and kicking the officers, and even bit one of them.
They say after officers unsuccessfully tried to Taser the suspect, he fled into an apartment building and police pursued him into one of the units.
There are on the Kansas City Nursing News story from 4 hrs ago, titled Republicans block Dem effort to get Trump's tax returns. In it, Kansas City Nursing News reports that:
House Republicans on Tuesday blocked an attempt by Democrats to use an obscure law to obtain President Donald Trump's tax returns from the IRS. Democrats on the House Ways and Means Committee tried to frame the issue as a matter of national security.
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A man was able to walk away after a car slammed through a restaurant and pinned him against the wall.Surveillance video from inside the restaurant in Arizona shows the moment car came barreling through the window and directly hit Blair Robertson.Robertson is a psychic, but he said he didn't see this coming."A lot of times we can't even read our own lives and that's just how it works," he said.Robertson was eating lunch with a friend at the time, who is also a psychic.Somehow, both were able to walk away from the incident with minor injuries.At this time it is unclear what caused the driver to slam into the restaurant.
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TORONTO -- Police are trying to locate a 16-year-old boy after a gun he was allegedly playing with went off and the bullet lodged in a mattress his sibling way lying on.
Investigators allege the boy was in his bedroom in northwest Toronto last Saturday afternoon playing with a gun.
They say when it went off, the bullet travelled through his bedroom wall into his sibling's room and became lodged in the mattress.
The teen is wanted on nine charges, including using a firearm carelessly, possession of a firearm without a licence, carrying a concealed weapon, and discharging a firearm in a reckless manner.
Police say the suspect is considered armed and dangerous.
× Teen dead in accidental shooting after finding gun in park
FESTUS, Mo. (AP) _ An eastern Missouri teenager is dead after being accidentally shot with a gun he and a friend found in a city park.
Police say 17-year-old Zackary Depung and another 17-year-old found the gun Saturday at a park in Festus. They believed the gun was unloaded as they played with it outside Depung’s house.
Depung was shot near the neck. He was flown to a St. Louis hospital, where he died early Sunday.
Authorities are trying to determine who owned the gun and how it got in the park and will turn over evidence to the Jefferson County prosecutor’s office for review.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Soros Fund Management:
* Takes share stake of 1,300 shares in 3M Co - SEC Filing
* Cuts share stake in Facebook Inc by 25.3 percent to 476,713 Class A shares
* Cuts share stake in Microsoft Corp by 68.8 percent to 4000 shares
* Takes share stake of 7,500 shares in Amazon Com Inc
* Dissolves share stake in Visa Inc ​
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jimmy Kimmel held his baby son as he returned to his late-night son from a week off for the boy’s heart surgery.
Kimmel was crying from the first moment of his monologue Monday night as he pleaded with Congress to restore and improve children’s health coverage, a cause he has championed since his son Billy was born with a heart defect in April.
Billy needed one surgery just after his birth and had a follow-up operation last week.
Kimmel kept up his ardent advocacy Monday night, urging Congress to restore the Children’s Health Insurance Program, which has been left unfunded and stuck in a political stalemate since September.
Kimmel said it’s “disgusting” that Congress is putting tax cuts for millionaires ahead of the lives of children.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Democratic members of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee are seeking a subpoena for documents concerning the Trump administration's decision to add a citizenship question in the 2020 Census.
Democrats have voiced concerns immigrants will dodge the survey, diluting political representation and reducing federal dollars for some communities.
Democrats seek documents in which some Census Bureau employees raised concerns prior to Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross' decision. The department has briefed lawmakers on the decision and promised some records, but the Democrats say the response is inadequate.
The Democrats are asking Rep. Trey Gowdy of South Carolina, the committee's chairman, to issue a subpoena or bring the matter before the entire committee if he declines to issue it himself. They say the information is needed before a May committee hearing.
The Road to WrestleMania 34 is underway and no event will be bigger toward the build to the “Showcase of the Immortals” than the Elimination Chamber on Sunday, Feb. 25 in Las Vegas. X107.5 has your passes to see all your favorite superstars including John Cena, Braun Strowman, Elias, the beautiful Alexa Bliss and more. The Elimination Chamber is where WWE Superstars battle inside 10 tons of unforgiving steel. Listen all this week to X107.5 to be at the T-Mobile Arena to see WWE’s Elimination Chamber.
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There are on the Darien News-Review story from Monday Apr 10, titled Judge again finds discrimination in Texas' voter ID law. In it, Darien News-Review reports that:
In this Nov. 5, 2013 file photo, a sign in a window tells of photo ID requirements for voting at a polling location in Richardson, Texas. A judge has ruled for a second time that Texas' strict voter ID law was intentionally crafted to discriminate against minorities.The ruling by U.S. District Judge Nelva Gonzales Ramos of Corpus Christi Monday, April 10, 2017, comes more than two years after she likened the ballot-box rules in Texas to a "poll tax" meant to suppress minority voters.
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MADRID—What retail crisis?
Amid a major retrenchment by American companies such as Gap Inc., J. Crew Group Inc. and Nordstrom Inc., one player continues to defy gravity: Zara. And the rapid-fire design-and-production system that has allowed the Spanish giant to outpace rivals is now giving it a powerful platform to succeed online, an outlet that has confounded its lumbering rivals.
On Wednesday, Inditex SA, Zara’s parent...
The Pacers are ready for game two tonight with the Cavaliers. We had a chance to win game one, C.J. Miles took the final shot and missed. George had the ball in his hands on the final possession, but the Cavs double-teamed him, forcing him to pass to Miles. The Cavs survived the final few minutes beating Pacers by one point, 109-108. In their past two games in Cleveland, the Pacers have proven they can compete with the world champion Cavs.
Game 2 is Monday night at Quicken Loans Arena.
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Lowndes County law enforcement is reminding drivers that they will be out and about looking for people who are driving distracted.
JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) - Teachers in a large northern New Jersey school district have reached a tentative deal to end their strike.
Jersey City school officials say the agreement was reached Sunday night after a 13-hour negotiations session. But specific details on the proposal have not been disclosed.
The strike had started Friday, forcing the district to open schools for only a half day and cancel other programs. That came after contract talks stalled over health care costs.
Normal school operations are expected to resume Monday.
Hall was both a student and teacher at Second City, the holy grail of improvisational comedy. In Chicago, he was mentored by the legendary Del Close at the same time the Second City roster was filled with now household names like Jim Belushi, George Wendt and Julia-Louis Dreyfus.
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The Washington Capitals will be playing the Maple Leafs at the ACC Monday evening. The first-round playoff series is tied 1-1. Tom Hayes reports from Maple Leaf Square.
Aside from the fact that he is, you know, the son of two of America's most famous actors, Jaden Smith is probably most known for his zany tweets, interesting takes on fashion, and being the star of a recent Louis Vuitton womenswear campaign. But sometimes the teen prodigy also blesses us with new music—like today, when he dropped a new video called "Batman."
In the video, Jaden Smith (now stylized as simply "JADEN," caps included) starts off enjoying a casual day running through the park (and pissing on the grass)—until he gets a call on his Louis Vuitton-cased iPhone, which prompts him to throw on his white Batman suit (known as the Batman suit he wore as a guest to Kanye West and Kim Kardashian's very exclusive marriage in Florence, Italy). Once costumed, he hits up Los Angeles's Hollywood Blvd. to duel against other costumed characters like Batman and Superman.
Yup, just another classic JADEN visual.
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A Tanzanian tourist guide has been charged in court with breaching cybercrime legislation after he wrongly translated a tourist's comments in a video he put on Facebook. A second video selfie of him and the tourist has emerged in which they say they were joking in the original one.
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April 10 Elitegroup Computer Systems Co Ltd :
* Says it plans to sell its unit Dragon Asia Trading Co Ltd at 6.8 yuan per share, to Ever Unicorn Estate Limited
* Says the total transaction amount will be in between 1.15 billion yuan and 1.38 billion yuan
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TOKYO —
Former Beatle Paul McCartney will tour Japan in April, playing three concerts at Tokyo Dome on April 27, 29 and 30.
McCartney, 74, made the announcement in a surprise video message during NHK’s “Kohaku Uta Gassen” program on New Year’s Eve.
McCartney last performed in Japan in 2015, when he played five concerts, including one at the Budokan, his first appearance there since the Beatles’ 1966 concert.
The April gigs are part of McCartney’s “One On One” tour, which he kicked off in the U.S. last year.
Tickets range from 14,000 yen to 18,000 yen.
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Isuzu to back Bay innovators
Motor firm to invest R6m in Propella incubator
Just more than six months after opening its doors in Nelson Mandela Bay, Isuzu Motors South Africa has pledged R6m to develop innovators in the metro.
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BLUEFIELD, WV (WOAY) – The Mercer County Sheriff’s Department is looking for a wanted man considered to be armed and dangerous.
Jamie Eubanks led police on a high speed chase in Glenwood on Friday, June 29 at approximately 4pm.
Felony warrants for fleeing and reckless endangerment are on file with the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office .
He should be considered armed and dangerous.
If you see Eubanks or know where he may be you are asked to call 304-487-8364
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At least 204 patients tested positive for HIV/AIDS in the Kot Imrana locality of Sargodha on Monday. The screening process continues in the area after reports of HIV/AIDS rapidly spreading in the area surfaced. Approximately samples of 2757 people have been sent to the laboratory. Doctors have received 1406 results according to which 204 have been diagnosed with HIV/AIDS and 306 with hepatitis.
The health department is keeping the patients’ toll and details secret however those who have tested positive to the disease are undergoing treatment. In this regard, it has been decided to form permanent wards in Kot Momin Tehsil Headquarters Hospital and expand the scope of screening.—APP
" President Donald Trump is poised to receive something Tuesday that he has been trying to get from China for a decade: trademark rights to his own name. After suffering rejection after rejection in China's courts, he saw his prospects change dramatically after launching his presidential campaign.
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Unlike similar cleanups along 500 West between 200 South and 400 South before Operation Rio Grande, when the county could clean up camps with front-end loaders and dump trucks, the work along the Jordan must be done by hand because it is a wetland and also because the underbrush is so thick, Martinez said.
KANSAS CITY, Kan. — A 70-year-old man who said he robbed a Kansas City, Kan., bank so he could get away from his wife blamed his actions on depression.
A federal judge Tuesday sentenced Lawrence John Ripple to probation.
Ripple went to the Bank of Labor — a block from police headquarters — last September. He gave a note to a teller saying he had a gun and was demanding money. After he was given it, Ripple waited for police.
Court records indicate Ripple wrote the robbery note in front of his wife and told her he would rather be in jail than at home.
The Kansas City Star reported that Ripple told the judge Tuesday that heart surgery left him depressed and unlike himself before he robbed the bank.
BEIJING (Reuters) - China's Foreign Ministry said on Monday the issues of U.S. trade and North Korea are not connected and there is no future in a trade war between China and the United States.
Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying made the comment at a regular press briefing.
President Donald Trump on Monday will order his top trade adviser to determine whether to investigate Chinese trade practices that force U.S. firms operating in China to turn over intellectual property, senior administration officials have said.
The Cleveland Indians take on the Minnesota Twins on Monday in Game 13 of the MLB season at Target Field. Get scoring updates and participate in a live chat in the comments below with reporters Paul Hoynes and Zack Meisel.
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NASSAU, The Bahamas — Instinct II: From Darkness to Light is the name of the art exhibition currently at Baha Mar, March 16 to May 1, 2018.
Mrs. Patricia Minnis, wife of Prime Minister Hubert Minnis, pictured centre, officially opened the show on Friday evening at The Current, Baha Mar Studios. Curator John Cox, also pictured, accompanies her on the tour. The show features the works of Nadine Seymour-Munroe, Ana-Lisa Wells, Chantal Bethel, Claudette Dean, Jessica Colebrooke, Leanne Russell, Lillian Blades, Lisa Codella, Sue Bennett-Williams and Sue Katz.
In the group photo, Mrs. Minnis gives a few comments as the artists look on. (BIS Photos/Peter Ramsay)
April 12 Toys R Us Inc (IPO-TOYS.N)
* Toys R Us Inc - qtrly consolidated net sales were $4,661 million, a decrease of $192 million compared to prior year period
* Qtrly consolidated same store sales were down 3.0%
* Toys R Us Inc - qtrly operating earnings were $480 million, compared to $447 million in prior year period Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Race 7 at Curraheen Park was won by the 3/1 priced Knock Eagle, for Tralee’s Jeremiah Moriarty, by 4 and a half lengths in 29-08.
Another 3/1 shot Misty Angel took the 9th for Ballyduff’s John Houlihan by a head in 29-48.
The evens priced Ahavoher Beauty was first in race 6 at Clonmel for the Lynchs and Walshs syndicate from Moyvane, by 3 and a half lengths in 29-20.
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POLICE in Lufwanyama have arrested a 26-year-old man suspected to have murdered a 35-year-old woman who went missing last week.Copperbelt Commissioner of Police Charity Katanga identified the woman as Evelyn Kamanga and the suspect as Benjamin Kapata.
Mrs Katanga said in an interview yesterday that Ms Kamanga’s body was found buried at Foloko farm on Saturday around 09:00 hours after police searched the premises.http://epaper.daily-mail.co.zm/
The adoptive parents of a 16-year-old girl who weighed only 56 pounds (25 kilograms) when she died want their trials moved out of Dallas County in central Iowa.
Court records say lawyers for 41-year-old Misty Ray filed a motion Friday mostly matching one filed earlier this month for her husband, 42-year-old Marc Ray. Both have pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder, child endangerment resulting in death, and other crimes.
The motions say the Rays can't get fair trials in Dallas County because of extensive publicity. Misty Ray's mother has made the same argument in her bid for a new trial location. Sixty-three-year-old Carla Bousman has pleaded not guilty to aiding and abetting child endangerment and other crimes.
An April 25 hearing has been scheduled on all three motions.
“My Smart Hands” brings a better understanding to parents, educators and children the value of visual communication early in life. Susan Hay has more.
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When a die-hard Philadelphia Eagles fan woke up groggy from recent dental surgery, she had one big fear: "Did I miss the Super Bowl?!?"Haley Parks' father posted a video on Facebook this week showing her coming out of anesthesia after having her wisdom teeth removed.When her mom let her know the game was Sunday, Parks asked if she could go. She says the team is "like my sisters," that they better win because she wants to go to a parade, and that she's sad for injured Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz.But she has faith in "St. Nick," Eagles' quarterback Nick Foles.The video had been viewed more than a million times as of Thursday, something Parks says has been "crazy to see."The Eagles face the New England Patriots Sunday.------
ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Braves third baseman Adonis Garcia is expected to miss about two months after having surgery to repair ligament damage in his left ring finger.
The Braves announced Wednesday that Garcia had the procedure Monday in Atlanta.
The 32-year-old Garcia was placed on the 10-day disabled list on June 7. He hurt his hand on a swing. He is hitting .247 with four home runs and 16 RBIs.
Garcia's surgery leaves rookie Rio Ruiz to handle most of the starts at third base.
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WATCH ABOVE: Several construction companies in Saskatchewan may be out of thousands of dollars after New Summit Partners Corp, which owns a number of properties in Saskatoon, filed for creditor protection. Jacqueline Wilson reports.
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Embittered debtor bites the ear that lends her
An angry creditor apparently missed the “beware of debtor” sign when he went looking to collect in Phnom Penh on Friday night. The dodging debtor initially tried to hide, sending her niece to tell the collector she wasn’t home.
But when the creditor decided to confiscate some furniture as payment, the disgruntled debtor emerged doing her best Mike Tyson impersonation, biting into the would-be repo man’s ear.
The pair has since gone to local police to mediate a less violent solution.
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(AP) – First-time offenders convicted of possessing small amounts of marijuana no longer will face jail time, and most adults will be able to carry concealed weapons without a permit under new Missouri laws.
Those laws and several others take effect Sunday.
Shorter prison sentences for some nonviolent drug crimes are part of an overhaul of the state’s criminal laws.
Another new law expands the state’s castle doctrine to allow invited house guests such as babysitters to use deadly force against intruders. The law creates a “stand-your-ground” right. That means people no longer need to retreat from danger before shooting in any place they are legally entitled to be present.
Another new law requires the state to hire a company to check welfare recipients’ eligibility.
The usual suspects may have a new subject for their histrionics with the debut of Back Street Girls, as it revolves around failed Yakuza members being forced to either commit suicide or transition to cute girls and become idols, with terrible fate unsurprisingly being full of grief and suffering (and humor).
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Police issued warrants for the cell phone of the missing woman's husband, Christopher Leclair, after investigators learn he was having an affair. On Sunday, Christopher Leclair, a Commercial Fisherman from Albion, made a call of distress to the U.S. Coast Guard.
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LAUDERHILL (CBSMiami) – Lauderhill Police say a couple got into a fight in their car in a Babies “R” Us parking lot.
According to police the husband, Jorge Hernandez, stabbed his wife inside the car before she got out and fled.
He chased her, continuing to stab her before witnesses intervened and subdued Hernandez.
Officers arrived and placed Hernandez into custody.
Police spent more than an hour searching the Hernandez’s car.
Paramedics rushed his wife to North Broward Health with stab wounds.
Her injuries are severe but she is expected to survive, according to authorities.
It’s unclear what prompted the argument but police said Hernandez did mention something about voodoo.
“The witnesses did put themselves in harm’s way,” said Lauderhill Police Lt. Michael Santiago. “This man was yielding a box cutter. He could have turned it on them. They put themselves at severe risk.”
Already attempting to make up for its heavy losses, a new game has been announced for Kemono Friends in the form of “Kemono Friends Puzzle Gokko”, a generic match-3 puzzle game that will likely generate mountains of cash through the usual micro-transactions due to the blind passion fans have for the franchise.
The news was delivered by way of a livestream:
Fanboys can start spending grotesque amounts of money on Kemono Friends Puzzle Gokko sometime in February.
1:57 Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom says spillway failure a wake-up call Pause
2:52 What you need to know about the massive Oroville dam emergency in California
3:02 Look at the massive water flow of Feather River, Sacramento River and Lake Oroville
0:22 Massive rock comes down hill as work on Highway 50 mudslides continues
1:48 Trucks, helicopters dump loads of boulders in rush to fortify Oroville dam spillway
1:00 Boulders trucked and flown to Oroville spillway
0:37 American Red Cross operates shelter at Cal Expo
1:22 Sacramento area flooding through the years: 1862-2017
0:31 Watch incredible water releases from Oroville Dam - 15,000 cubic feet per second
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Steady rain forced the Pittsburgh Pirates and Detroit Tigers to postpone the opener of their three-game interleague series on Tuesday.
The game was the 28th postponement in the majors this season, the most related to weather through April since the commissioner’s office started keeping those records in 1986. Baltimore and Tampa Bay were also rained out on Tuesday.
Detroit and Pittsburgh will make up the game with a straight doubleheader on Wednesday starting at 4:05 p.m.
This is the second time the teams will play a doubleheader this season and the third time they’ve had to reschedule due to weather. Wintry conditions pushed back opening day at Comerica Park on March 29 and their game on March 31 was also postponed. Pittsburgh swept a doubleheader from the Tigers on April 1.
Pittsburgh will send out Chad Kuhl (2-1, 4.57 ERA) in Game 1 against Detroit’s Jordan Zimmerman (1-0, 7.71). Jameson Taillon (2-1, 2.86) will face Matthew Boyd (0-1, 1.40) in Game 2.
Corey Dickerson gained ground in his bid to turn strong first half into a starting spot in the 2017 All-Star Game preseneted by MasterCard, on July 11 in Miami. In the The top five position players at first base, second, shortstop, third, catcher and DH were announced in the latest update, while the top 15 outfielders were announced.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A former police officer now faces federal charges about a confrontation with a woman in North Carolina in 2013.
The U.S. Justice Department said in a news release that former Hickory Police Sgt. Robert Michael George has been charged with using excessive force and misconduct in office.
Prosecutors say George lied when he said a woman fell on a street. The indictment charges that George slammed the woman to the ground and filed a false report.
George was fired in 2014 and was charged with assault.
District Attorney David Learner says the state charges are being dropped, now that federal charges have been filed.
George’s attorney, Lisa Dubs, did not comment on the federal charges.
The woman involved, Chelsea Doolittle, sued George and the city of Hickory in 2016.
Brad Pitt and his MIT professor girlfriend Neri Oxman are getting serious and he’s ready for her to meet his kids. Sources say the actor can’t get enough of her, and he thinks the next step is having her meet his children. The sources add that Pitt tells his friends that their sexual chemistry is off the hook, and that he is absolutely in love.
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Danbury Police are looking into reports that a woman stole about $400 at knifepoint from The Exxon gas station on Main Street Wednesday morning.
The female attendant told officers that a woman wearing a hooded sweatshirt and a face mask entered the station around 8:15 a.m. The attendant knew something was wrong and tried to get out. That’s when the suspect drew a knife and forced the attendant to give her $400 from the cash register, police said.
The suspect then fled on foot, police said.
Danbury detectives are assisting patrol officers at the scene.
You have likely gotten them — those annoying calls promising free trips or trying to sell you a car warranty. Perhaps they offer to help you out of credit card debt.
Some may even be from scammers trying to take your money.
If you are on the no call list, you shouldn’t be getting those calls. But many of us still do.
Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt talks to KSN about the Do Not Call List and explains what it can and cannot do to prevent those unwanted calls.
Tune in Thursday at 10 for KSN Investigates: The Do Not Call List.
Helen Faye Owens (nee Belt), 93, of Maryville, died Friday, Aug. 11, 2017, at Liberty Village in Maryville.
Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 16, at Irwin Chapel, 591 Glen Crossing Road in Glen Carbon. Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 17, at the funeral home. Interment will be in Valhalla Gardens of Memory in Belleville.
Members of a club in Downham have presented a children’s charity with a cheque for £1,000 to help towards its appeal to build a new hospice.
Downham Lions were able to donate the funds to East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) as a result of the Santa’s Sleigh collections over the Christmas period at both Tesco and Morrsions in the town.
The funds were donated to EACH for its nook appeal, which will see a new hospice built at Framingham Pigot.
Tal Williams, fundraiser for the nook, showed members of Downham Lions the building site which is being developed as part of a £10 million project.
EACH says it hopes the new hospice will “transform our care to meet the changing needs of children and help us meet the increasing demand for our services”.
The brokerage presently has a "sector perform" rating on the stock. Royal Bank of Canada's price target indicates a potential upside of 22.11% from the stock's current price.
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 4 Midday' game
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday afternoon's drawing of the Missouri Lottery's "Pick 4 Midday" game were:
9-3-8-7
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Yerevan /Mediamax/. The negotiations between acting Prime Minister of Armenia Karen Karapetyan and leader of "Yelk” alliance faction Nikol Pashinyan on April 25 at Armenia Marriott Hotel Yerevan will be held without journalists.
Spokesperson for the Civil Contract Party Tigran Avinyan has told Tert.am that the parties to the meeting will address the agenda in the beginning of the meeting and make statements once the talks are over.
He has noted that while the meeting between Nikol Pashinyan and Serzh Sargsyan could only cover the resignation of the latter, the negotiations of April 25 “are expected to be a substantive discussion”.
Via Twitter I’m trying to follow the news of an explosion at the New York Port Authority this morning. The New York Post has just posted Yaron Steinbuch’s story reporting: “Several people were injured Monday morning when a device exploded at the Port Authority bus terminal on 42nd Street, according to law enforcement sources. One person is in custody after his device partially detonated inside a tunnel, sources told The Post.”
This is a breaking news story. Early reports are often misleading or erroneous; treat them with caution. I am posting this note so that interested readers can check in to their favorite news sources through the day. The Post’s Twitter feed is here.
UPDATE: As of 9:00 a.m. (Eastern), it is reported that the only injury was to the would-be bomber.
Accused killer Stacey Keplinger pleaded guilty Friday to first-degree murder of Stacy Quintana, according to Prosecuting Attorney Scott Ellington.
As part of her plea deal, Keplinger will testify against the three other suspects, Tracey Stone, Darrell Swan, and Charles Quintana, charged in this case.
Stacy Quintana was shot and killed on December 23, 2015 at the Lorado Grocery Store in Greene County.
Keplinger also pleaded guilty to attempted murder for stabbing another person at the store.
Charles Quintana and Darrell Swan are also facing capital murder charges. Tracy Stone is charged with hindering apprehension.
Region 8 News is working on getting more information about her sentence.
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April 13 Microsoft Corp:
* Says during the latter half of 2016, received a total number of 25,837 legal requests for customer information from law enforcement agencies
* Says total number of requests from law enforcement for 2016 to 61,409, which is a decrease from 2015, when requests totaled 74,311
* Says 71 percent of law enforcement demands received in latter half of 2016 came from handful of countries, led by U.S., UK, France and Germany
* Says got 1,000-1,499 foreign intelligence surveillance act orders seeking content disclosures affecting 12,000-12,499 accounts for July-Dec 2016 period Source text: bit.ly/2nJt83o Further company coverage:
UPDATE 2-U.S. shipping terminal reopens after 'dirty bomb' threat
June 15 A terminal at the Port of Charleston in South Carolina will reopen and the safety zone has been lifted, the U.S. Coast Guard said on Thursday, after investigating a threat of a "dirty bomb" on a container ship.
An elderly woman from Naylor has gone missing.
An Endangered Silver Advisory has been issued by Ripley County law enforcement for 66-year-old Bonnie Kay White.
She has emphysema and onset dementia, and she doesn’t have her medication or oxygen.
White hasn’t been seen since April 11, at her home on Route 2 in Naylor.
If you’ve seen her, you’re asked to call police at 573-996-5555.
Hopefully it’s not mating season, because these two men are making sounds that would tickle any turkey’s curiosity. There are beatboxing families and beatboxing recorders, but these two definitely have...
March 30 Netcare Ltd
* Pre-close trading update
* Adjusted HEPS for H1 2017 is expected to be between c. 9.0 pct and c. 13.0 pct lower
* In 5 months to February 2017, average rand/pound sterling exchange rate was 23.1 pct stronger at 16.99 rand.
* Stronger rand will negatively impact conversion of UK results in consolidated group accounts Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom)
The Montecito Library will host its first-ever Star Wars Origami Workshop for those age 8 or older from 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 27.
Come learn paper-folding projects from a galaxy far, far away. We will supply the paper and instruction to help you learn to transform paper into star fighters, light sabers, Yoda, R2-D2 and more.
All skill levels welcome. Pre-registration is required and may be done by calling the library at 805.969.5063. The Montecito Library is located at 1469 East Valley Road in Montecito.
This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Montecito Library.
Click here for more information about programs and services through the Santa Barbara Public Library System. All library programs are free and open to the public.
— Jody Thomas is a supervisor for the Montecito Library.
The model - who claims she doesn’t retouch any of her online photos - proudly showed off her hourglass figure once again as she stripped down to a nude underwear set.
The blonde bombshell showed off ample cleavage as the flesh-coloured bra boosted her ample assets.
Iskra’s curvaceous hips were impossible to miss as she wore a high-waisted thong that highlighted the outline of her pert posterior.
Flaunting her killer curves, the 26-year-old beamed to the camera as she pulled a peace sign in one smoking hot snap.
It’s been several years since they last teamed up on the field, but Tom Brady and Randy Moss showed no signs of rust during the Patriots’ pregame warmups Monday night.
While getting loose for New England’s game against Miami, Brady hit one of his former targets on the sideline just like old times — except Moss was in a suit and tie this go-around.
Moss, who retired from NFL in 2013, is now a football analyst for ESPN’s Monday Night Football. During his 14-year career, he played three full seasons with the Patriots and was a part of their historic 16-0 run. In 2007, Moss set the single-season record for most receiving touchdowns in NFL history.
At the time, Brady also set the single-season record for passing touchdowns but was later surpassed by Peyton Manning in 2013.
The Personal Injuries Commission Report has made a number of recommendations. If they are enforced, could it lead to cheaper car insurance? Jerry spoke to Stuart Gilhooly, who’s a member of the commission, and to Kian Griffin from Killorglin who heads up campaign group, Ireland Underground.
A man with a knife was reported at the Helen C. White Library parking lot.
Bystanders reported an altercation to the University of Wisconsin Police Department between the suspect and an unknown individual. The suspect then pulled out a knife.
According to a UWPD campus alert, police now believe the suspect has left the area and there is no longer an ongoing threat.
The alleged suspect is a white male with blonde hair who is wearing a horizontal striped hooded sweatshirt and blue jeans, according to the alert.
At 7:46 p.m., the suspect was last seen at the Helen C. White parking lot and was walking toward Lake Mendota, according to the alert.
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP)  A white Texas police officer says he regrets asking a mother why she didn't teach her son not to litter during the December arrest of the black woman and her two teenage daughters.
Fort Worth police officer William Martin spoke publicly for the first time Wednesday in his appeal of a 10-day suspension for excessive force in the incident that was viewed millions of times after a cellphone video was posted on social media. Martin, who has already served the suspension, defended his physical actions, including use of force.
Police responded after a neighbor allegedly choked Craig's young son after seeing him litter. Martin is seen wrestling Jacqueline Craig and one of her daughters to the ground before arresting them and another daughter. Charges against them were later dropped.
OSLO, Dec 12 (Reuters) - An unofficial committee of Seadrill’s unsecured bondholders has submitted a binding alternative proposal for the company’s restructuring, two sources familiar with the proposal told Reuters on Tuesday.
Norwegian-born billionaire John Fredriksen and a group of hedge funds proposed on Sept. 12 to invest $1.06 billion via new equity and secured debt to restructure indebted Seadrill, once the largest drilling rig operator by market value.
“Total investments (in the alternative plan) are on par with the official restructuring proposal, but it’s not a copy paste. It’s an improvement for unsecured bondholders,” one source said, declining to elaborate.
Seadrill was not immediately available for comment when contacted by Reuters. (Reporting by Nerijus Adomaitis, editing by Terje Solsvik)
April 24 (Reuters) - Specialist investment advisory firm Advisory Ltd said on Tuesday it had hired Nick Winder as sales director and Lexi Diggins as marketing manager.
Winder most recently served at Columbia Threadneedle as the head of third-party distribution.
Diggins was most recently at Fidelity. (Reporting by Diptendu Lahiri in Bengaluru)
The surprising success of Argentine President Mauricio Macri's political coalition in key provinces in a primary election strengthens its position in October's midterm legislative vote.
Argentina's stocks and currency were bolstered by the results from Sunday's primary, largely because investors fear a return of populist ex-President Cristina Fernandez who had been widely expected to beat Macri's candidate.
But Esteban Bullrich got 34.19 percent of votes compared to Fernandez's 34.11 percent with nearly all polling stations counted in Buenos Aires province, where 40 percent of Argentines live.
The technical tie was seen a major win for Macri's business-friendly "Cambiamos" coalition. Fernandez claims to have won the election.
Sunday's vote was to determine the candidates in October's legislative elections and was seen as a measure of the popularity of Fernandez and Macri.
JACKSON, N.Y. (AP) - Authorities in New York are searching for a bull that escaped a livestock auction show.
WTEN-TV reports (http://bit.ly/2lNOnMC ) that the bull's owner was unloading the animal from a trailer outside a livestock barn in Cambridge when it sprinted away Tuesday night. Police say the bull was almost hit by a car in the street.
Cambridge police and New York State Police are currently searching for the animal.
Authorities are warning people to stay away from the bull because it's agitated.
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Information from: WTEN-TV, http://www.wten.com
In this April 9 2017 file photo, French hard-left presidential candidate, Jean-Luc Melenchon, speaks in Marseille, southern France. Do voters judge a book by its cover? France's presidential candidates certainly think they do, and more than ever are trying to get their political message across through their wardrobes, from centrist Emmanuel Macron's regular-guy suits to far right leader Marine Le Pen's masculine dark wardrobe and hard-left Melenchon's communist-inspired jackets.
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THE Trinidad and Tobago Police Service is seeking the urgent assistance of the public in locating 14-year-old Samuel Narine and his sister 15-year-old Britney Cassandra Eligon. Both teens were were last seen at their family home in Jagan Village, Santa Cruz on February 04 at around 11.30 pm.
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MUMBAI: Rapper-composer Baba Sehgal, who is known for tracks like Thanda Thanda Paani and Dil Dhadke, says he is not made for Bollywood.
Baba was speaking on the second season of "Talking Music" on Saavn, a music and audio streaming service.
"I'm not made for Bollywood. Bollywood has never gotten along with me. It's always been a little scared and insecure. Before Thanda thanda paani, I had gone to Bappi Lahiri's bungalow to give him my cassette. He heard my song and said it's nice, I will call you when it's time. I used to wonder how will you call me when you don't have my number," Baba said in a statement.
He added, "Bappiji's father was alive then, and he was a very nice person. He was like how all fathers are. He used to feel no artiste should go hungry from their home. This was a special trait of Bappiji's family. Whenever you go there, you return with your stomach full which was such an amazing thing."
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The Marlins placed Brinson on the 10-day disabled list Wednesday due to right hip inflammation, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.
Brinson has been included in the Miami for each of the last five games and played all 16 innings of Tuesday's 9-6 loss to the Rays, so the move to the DL comes as a surprise. The Marlins will presumably evaluate Brinson over the next couple of days, at which point the team should have a better idea on the extent of the injury. Given that the All-Star break is about a week and a half away, there's a good chance Brinson will be shut down until the second half. J.B. Shuck and Cameron Maybin should benefit from increased action in the outfield while Brinson is on the shelf.
SAO PAULO, March 19 (Reuters) - Economic activity in Brazil contracted in January for the first time in six months, the central bank said on Monday, though at a slower pace than expected.
The central bank’s economic activity index fell 0.56 percent from December, below the median forecast in a Reuters survey of economists of a 0.80 percent decline. (Reporting by Bruno Federowski Editing by Catherine Evans)
Academics form the UK will provide some highlights of the conference by the AAAS
Academics from the UK will provide some of the highlights of the conference in Boston, organised by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).
British scientists are taking part in key presentations on space weather, energy supply, gravity waves, precision agriculture, artificial intelligence and personalised medicine.
Other items on a wide-ranging agenda include gene editing and its likely impact on society, new advances in combating cancer, biological machines, deep sea floor mining, "fake" news, and US science policy following the election of President Donald Trump.
WOOLWICH TOWNSHIP, N.J. (AP) - Police in New Jersey were put to the test over the weekend when they were called to catch a loose pig.
Three Woolwich Township police officers responded to a call about a mischievous pig roaming a neighborhood Saturday morning. Police said three officers used a makeshift lasso and dog treats to lure the pet pig back into its owner's yard.
In a self-deprecating Facebook post , the Woolwich Township Police Department quipped, "No pig(s) were hurt in the process." The department also invited commenters to make their best "pig/bacon/cop" jokes.
The department's piggy post has received more than 700 likes and 70 comments.
One commenter asked if the pig could become the station's new mascot. Several said the post made them want to move to the township.
Another commenter wrote, "Way to bring home the bacon, fellas."
The ruling Congress built a formidable lead of over 16,000 votes in the Shiromani Akali Dal stronghold of Shahkot in Punjab after seven rounds of counting in the by-election to the Assembly seat on Thursday.
Congress candidate Hardev Singh Ladi Sherowalia was leading over his Shiromani Akali Dal rival Naib Singh Kohar after the first few rounds of counting.
Ladi received over 34,000 votes while Kohar got only around 18,000 votes.
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidate Rattan Singh was trailing far behind. He got just over 1,100 votes.
The seat fell vacant following the death of sitting Akali Dal legislator Ajit Singh Kohar in February.
Kohar, a former minister, was elected five times from this seat. His son Naib Singh Kohar was fielded by the Akali Dal.
The Shahkot seat remained a stronghold of the Akali Dal for over two decades in the past.
There were 12 candidates in the fray this time. A total of 76 percent voting was reported on May 28.
Punjab has a Congress government since March 2017.
Izabella Harumi, of the Rancho Cotati Cougars U10 girls’ team, takes the ball down the field with determination during their game against the Skyline team from the East Bay. Jane Peleti
There has been a lot of talk about the upcoming solar eclipse on August 21st, 2017 and it seems most people have a pretty good idea of where they are going to be for the celestial viewing. The problem is that a lot of people are all going to the same places and those places are going to be crazy packed! Idaho Falls has been called out nationally as a place to be (so you know that is going to be a crazy place) and Boise is one of the big cities in the path of the eclipse. If you would rather not have to fight crowds or pay a months mortgage for a room, there are plenty of more off the grid locations for viewing the solar eclipse in Idaho.
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Boston is one of the best sports cities in the world, and Charlotte McKinney really wants to experience it for herself.
The supermodel visit the city in June when she competes in the Best Buddies Challenge alongside New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady.
While there are many sights to see in Boston, taking in a game sits atop McKinney’s to-do list.
“I would love to really experience a sports game in Boston,” she told Boston Common magazine. “I know Boston fans are loyal to all of their teams, so it would be great to experience that energy.”
There’s a chance McKinney could have a few options for games come her June trip. The Boston Red Sox will be in their summer swing, and there’s a chance the Boston Bruins and Boston Celtics still could be playing, pending deep postseason runs.
We have a feeling McKinney won’t have a shortage of suitors wanting to accompany her to a Boston sporting event.
People riding horses found the body just after 12:55 p.m. near Cold Creek and Bugling Bull roads, Metropolitan Police Department Lt. Trish Cervantes said.
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Homicide detectives are investigating after a body was found Saturday afternoon northwest of Las Vegas.
People riding horses found the body just after 12:55 p.m. near Cold Creek and Bugling Bull roads. Metropolitan Police Department Lt. Trish Cervantes said the death appeared suspicious and confirmed the Police Department’s homicide unit responded to the scene.
The body was off the roads and trails “quite a bit,” Cervantes said.
The Clark County coroner’s office will determine the official cause and manner of death. It wasn’t clear whether the body found was a man or a woman.
Contact Rio Lacanlale at rlacanlale@reviewjournal.com or 702-383-0381. Follow @riolacanlale on Twitter. Review-Journal staff writer Mike Shoro contributed to this story.
Cold Creek and Bugling Bull roads, Las Vegas
March 30 Hallenstein Glasson Holdings Ltd :
* Total group sales for 6 month period ended 1 february 2017 were NZ$122.9 million, an increase of 9.4pct
* Net profit after tax for 6 month period was NZ$9.185 million, an increase of 34.7pct
* Recommended an interim dividend of 14.5 cents per share Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Reports of lukewarm demand takes shine of tech giant Apple's stock; Fox Business Network's Nicole Petallides reports from the floor of the NYSE.
Another new Ferdinand poster released A new poster for Ferdinand–similar to the one which was released yesterday–has been revealed online by Blue Sky Studios on Facebook. The movie opens everywhere this Christmas.
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Congratulations to Mountain View Preparatory’s Girls’ Basketball A Team for winning the Verde Valley Small Schools Championship this year. Lots of hard work has paid off for these eighth graders, who will be going to the Small Schools Junior High State Championship tournament, scheduled for February 8-10 at Clarkdale-Jerome School’s gym.
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A woman who took a plea deal in an abuse case involving seven special needs children faced the victims in a Fort Bend County court room on Friday.Paula Sinclair faced the children who considered her their protector during her sentencing.Back in 2016, the children were found locked in a closet of a Richmond home, with no food and no use of a bathroom. They also never went to school.Investigators found one child with Down syndrome wearing a dirty diaper.During the sentencing testimony, one child said, "I never thought I would have a normal life again. I can forgive you, but not forget the pain."Sinclair could listen and, at one point, took off her glasses."She's very, very conscious of what she did and it was wrong," said Don Hecker, Sinclair's attorney.In the end, the 56-year-old Sinclair was sentenced to 35 years in prison. She is eligible for parole when she is 71.
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A recent appellate case took a bizarre turn last week when a family expecting to get back their pet dog instead received a box allegedly containing his ashes. According to a motion filed with the Court of Appeals Eastern District, Jamie Patterson and her family went to the Perry County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday to get ...
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Durham regatta - the region's largest annual rowing competition - has attracted rowers and crowds for its 184th year.
A section of KY 780 in Hickman County will be closed tomorrow and Thursday for paving work.
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet spokesman Keith Todd says the daytime closures are for paving along KY 780 from just south of the US 51/South Washington Street intersection extending southward along KY 780 to Ezell Lane in Clinton.
Work started in mid-June on a project to improve safety and traffic flow.
Todd says all construction along the work zone should be completed in about a week.
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A French woman has gone on trial accused of killing five of her newborn babies, after keeping the pregnancies secret from her family and friends.
Ramona Hernandez-Canete, 37, was arrested after one of her teenage children discovered a baby’s body inside a freezer bag in a laundry basket.
Her husband, Juan Carlos Hernandez-Canete, called the police after the body was found. He told investigators he had not known his wife was pregnant on the five occasions between 2005 and 2015, despite the pregnancies reaching full term. Residents of the village where the family lived also said they had not known.
A postmortem examination established that the baby, a boy, had been born alive 48 hours earlier.
On searching the family home at Louchats in the Gironde, 30 miles south of Bordeaux, detectives found the bodies of four more newborn infants in a freezer.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — A spokeswoman for House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (skuh-LEES’) says the Louisiana Republican plans to throw out the first pitch before Friday night’s playoff game between the Washington Nationals and Chicago Cubs.
Scalise made a triumphant return to the House last week — more than three months after he was wounded while practicing for an annual charity baseball game featuring members of Congress.
Scalise and four others were wounded when a gunman opened fire at the practice.
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NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — The Cyprus Cooperative Bank says it's looking for investors to buy up the lender either in whole or in part.
The bank said Monday it has appointed Citigroup Global Markets to look for investors as part of its strategic plan.
The deadline for expressions of interest is March 29.
The bank is 77-percent state-owned and is the leader in the amount of deposits held by Cypriots.
But it's weighed down by bad loans — more than 58 percent of the total.
That was a consequence of a 2013 banking crisis that forced Cyprus to accept a rescue deal that included a seizure of unsecured deposits in the country's two largest lenders.
Finance Minister Harris Georgiades said the move would help rebuild confidence and credibility in the bank.
BRYAN, Ohio (AP) — Authorities say an Ohio man has been hospitalized after his arrest linked to vehicle thefts, ramming a police vehicle, and other alleged crimes in three states.
The Williams County (Ohio) sheriff’s office says 41-year-old Jade Herzog of Bryan faces multiple felony charges for “a crime spree” that began Dec. 26 when he left Hillsdale (Michigan) Hospital without authorization. It says he was on medical leave from being jailed in Hillsdale County on a drug count.
The sheriff’s statement says Herzog stole vehicles and items across five counties in Michigan, Indiana and Ohio. They say he crashed after trying to ram a sheriff’s vehicle early Jan. 1.
Herzog said Monday by hospital telephone that he is being treated for a collapsed lung. He said he needs rehabilitative services for methamphetamine use.
RALEIGH, N.C. – The wife of a fallen Fort Bragg soldier had a little help learning the gender of her unborn child.
U.S. Army Spc. Christopher Harris, 25, was killed by a suicide bomber in Afghanistan on August 2. His wife, Brittany, was pregnant at the time of his death.
But his fellow 82nd Airborne members helped Brittany with learning the gender of her child.
All the way from Afghanistan, members of the 82nd prepped confetti canons and began to record.
“My boy Harris, we’re gonna do it for him, find out what kind of baby he is going to have,” a soldier says in the video.
Then, two of the Airborne step back and fire the confetti.
In a message to CBS North Carolina, Brittany said Chris left her a “little miracle princess.”
“WELCOME THE NEWEST FAMILY MEMBER OF THE 82nd!!!!! Christian Michelle Harris 💓💗💖💘💝💞💕,” she wrote.
“The NFL Management Council may, prior to the conclusion of a Player’s appeal, reduce the length of the suspension and corresponding bonus forfeiture by up to 50% when the Player has provided full and complete assistance (including hearing testimony if required) to the Management Council which results in the finding of an additional violation of the Policy by another Player, coach, trainer or other person subject to this Policy,” the policy states.
So, basically, a player who faces a four-game suspension can potentially cut his suspension in half if he rats on a teammate, a coach, a trainer, etc. It’s unlikely that any player has ever done that, and it’s hard to imagine that any player ever would.
But there it is, in black and white: A clear inducement to give up others in order to get less of a penalty.
A night of celebration quickly took a sharp wrong turn when Miami law enforcement apprehended comedian Hannibal Buress. The Broad City actor was presumably in town for the city’s annual Art Basel weekend when cops slapped handcuffs on him for “disorderly intoxication” and trespassing, TMZ reports.
READ: Hannibal Buress Addresses Bill Cosby’s Sexual Assault Allegations During Stand-Up Performance
While standing with his hands behind his back resting on the officers’ car, Buress contested his detainment and repeatedly asked the cops the “probable cause” for his arrest before he was pushed into the vehicle.
Video shortly surfaced of the incident, which originally occurred around 10:30 p.m. (Dec. 9), the Miami Herald reports.
Buress made bail around 6 a.m. on Sunday morning (Dec. 10).
COCONUT CREEK, Fla. - During a Tuesday meeting in Broward, The Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Commission chairman released a list of issues that the commission will be investigate.
Here is the list:
1. "Lessons learned" from thwarted K-12 school shootings nationwide.
2. Nikolas Cruz's background including his interactions with law enforcement, mental health providers and social service agencies.
3. School building's interior and exterior structure.
4. Broward schools and MSD active assailant protocols
5. Broward Sheriff's Office on-campus response and active assailant protocols.
6. Law enforcement's off-campus response to MSD
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SanDisk's 250GB Extreme Portable SSD is down to $89.99 at Amazon today. This limited-time deal marks the first time it has ever been significantly discounted from its regular price of $100. The 500GB version is also down to a new all-time low price of $125.99 for those who need more storage.
Portable SSDs are relatively new. At least, affordable ones are. This SSD has read/write speeds of 550 MB/s and 500 MB/s respectively. It is dust-resistant, shock-resistant, and water-resistant. The interface is USB 3.1 Type-C with an adapter for Type-A. It works with both Windows and Mac.
At Amazon, close to 70 customers have reviewed this portable SSD with 4.6 out of 5 stars.
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The Air Jordan 11 Low Derek Jeter RE2PECT was inspired by the AJ 11 that was reportedly limited to only 5 pairs. Featuring a navy blue suede upper and matching laces. Embroidered with Jeter’s number 2 on the heels, along with “RE2PECT” and “2” printed on the insoles and tongues with a white midsole and milky translucent outsole. You pick up the Air Jordan 11 Low for $200 at select Jordan Brand stores and online in April.
Three Ireland has released the new music video for rising pop star Jafaris as part of their #MadeByMusic campaign.
The campaign aims to celebrate the power of music to unite people and create lasting connections.
Three Ireland funded and collaborated with the chosen artists for their music videos during the campaign.
The first in the series is for Jafaris’ ‘If You Love Me’.
The video focuses on two people for whom a song serves as a reminder of their past together.
Three Ireland selected the chosen acts (Jafaris, Saint Sister, Kormac), as each of their songs has a connecting theme of wanting to bring people together.
Karl Donnelly, from Three Ireland, said: “In a time when Irish music is at its cultural and creative peak we are thrilled to collaborate with some of the country’s most innovative up and coming artists.”
The launch night was a success with Jafaris performing himself.
#MadeByMusic will unveil further videos for songs by Saint Sister and Kormac later this summer.
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OKLAHOMA CITY (AP)  Police say a man was shot and killed in Oklahoma City by an officer after he took pepper spray and a Taser away from the officer during a scuffle.
Oklahoma City Police Sgt. Robbie Robertson says an officer responded to a request to check on a person lying on the side of the road. When she approached him a scuffle broke out and he knocked her pepper spray away. She then attempted to use a Taser and he took that from her and tried to use it on her.
Robertson says the officer then drew her gun and fired, killing the man.
The officer has been taken to a hospital with non-life threatening injuries to her face and hands.
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SHARE COPY LINK A Facebook video posted by Sacramento County Sheriff's Department on Twitter honors Nikk, an 8-year-old K-9 German Shepherd who died Monday morning while on duty. Sacramento County Sheriff's Department via Twitter
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Despite large gains in Classes 5 and 7, U.S. medium- and heavy-duty truck sales fall in May, dropping 2.3% to 34,550 units. Year-to-date sales continued to slip, declining 10.3% to 155,418 from like-2016’s 173,212, primarily due to large monthly losses in Class 8 sales. Sales in Class 8 fell 9.9% to 16,248 units. Volvo and Mack were the primary culprits, with freefalls of 26.9% and 18.0%, respectively. Volume-leader Freightliner tallied 6,900 sales, compared with prior-year’s ...
As 2016 draws to a close, revelers around the world are bidding a weary adieu to a year filled with political surprises, prolonged conflicts, deadly attacks at gatherings and deaths of legendary celebrities. An estimated 1 million people ushered in the new year in Times Square, screaming and kissing as the glittering crystal ball dropped.
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RICHMOND, B.C. — Two investigators from the Transportation Safety Board have been sent to the site of last week’s fatal plane crash near Hope, B.C.
A Cessna 182 on a flight to Nanaimo from Springbank Airport near Calgary went down Thursday between Hope and Merritt, into what a safety board official has described as “abrupt mountain terrain, almost a sheer rock face.”
Both men aboard the Cessna were killed and the wreckage was found about 24 hours later by a military helicopter assigned to the search.
Because of the treacherous terrain, access to the crash site is difficult.
A safety board spokesman says it could mean the investigators will have to be lowered to the area from a helicopter.
The coroners’ service and RCMP are also investigating the circumstances of the crash, which rescuers said occurred in rainy and cloudy conditions.
NEW YORK (AP) — A Guatemalan mother who was separated from her three children at the U.S.-Mexico border is at a New York City social services center to reunite with them.
Yeni Gonzalez, looking serious and a bit nervous, walked briskly Tuesday into the Cayuga Center, the agency that placed her children in foster care.
She was accompanied by supporters, including Democratic Congressman Adriano Espaillat, who held Gonzalez's arm.
The children are 6-year-old Deyuin, 9-year-old Jamelin and 11-year-old Lester.
Gonzalez was driven cross-country by volunteers after she was released from Eloy Detention Center in Arizona on Thursday.
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A group of New York-area parents and artists raised money through crowdfunding to cover her $7,500 bond.
Alleged mismanagement of resources is reported to have affected works of constructing Lundazi Trades Training Institute.
But authorities in Lundazi have however, dismissed the allegation that works at the learning institute stalled because of resource mismanagement.
Lundazi District Building Officer Felix Kaite says that delay in the completion of the institute was because government has not been funding the project for some time now.
Speaking in a telephone interview, Mr. Kaite stated that this has resulted into the contractor running behind the scheduled time of completion.
Mr. Kaite told Breeze News that the project is likely to resume this year, although he was unable to give a specific time when the project will resume.
He stated that it was up to the Ministry of Higher Education to honour the certificate of payment in good time for the works to resume.
About 21 million kwacha was budgeted for the construction of the project.
Health Sciences North in Sudbury says it is currently dealing with multiple influenza outbreaks.
According to the hospital, it's taken a number of measures to deal with the outbreaks, including isolation precautions, strict hand hygiene and enhanced cleaning and disinfection.
Visitors are asked to check in with the nursing station when arriving to visit someone.
The hospital asks people to avoid coming to the hospital to visit people if you're sick.
It adds anyone who enters or exits the hospital or a patient room must clean their hands.
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Two legendary performers share the Riverside stage for one amazing show. Don’t miss the return of Steve Martin and Martin Short: An Evening You Will Forget for the Rest of Your Life with The Steep Canyon Rangers and Jeff Babko.
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Boil advisory issued in town of Livingston
LIVINGSTON - A boil water advisory has been issued for a portion of the town of Livingston.
Officials are advising residents who live on the west side of Joe Albin, Solan Stafford and Dewitt May Roads to boil their water before use. The town government will be handing out letters to all those affected.
The release did not clarify what is prompting the advisory. However it will take up to 72 hours before results for the submitted samples will be made available.
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A fourth Golden Eagle player has been taken in the 2017 MLB Draft.
Southern Miss incoming senior RHP Hayden Roberts was selected in the 34th round with the 1,016 overall pick by the Colorado Rockies.
Roberts appeared in 20 games for the Golden Eagles in 2017, including 10 starts. He had a 5-2 record with 86 strikeouts.
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With New Jersey’s clean energy goal, nuclear should be treated equally with wind and solar. (Photo: Getty Images)
The Dec. 6 editorial “Short-circuit nuclear subsidy” fails to mention that New Jersey electric ratepayers already subsidize wind and solar power through the regulated public utilities. With a clean energy goal, nuclear power should be treated the same.
New Jersey generates 50 percent of its electric needs with nuclear. France generates more than 80 percent of its electric needs with nuclear. With the Paris Climate Accord leading the way to a healthy planet, New Jersey would be wise to look at the source.
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Stewart Spalding was honored during a UofL home game just days before his death. (Source: Christy Ames)
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) -The former University of Louisville football player honored at a home game against Murray State has died.
Stewart Spalding, 37, passed away Wednesday after a battle with brain cancer.
Saturday, Sept. 30, the former tight end who played for the Cards from 1999-2001 was honored with pictures on the jumbotron during the game. His three daughters, family members and friends stood on the field.
The tribute received a standing ovation from fans at Papa John's Cardinal Stadium.
Spalding went to St. Xavier High School and was an attorney.
His funeral mass will be Tuesday, Oct. 10 at 10 a.m. at Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Visitation is at the Highlands Funeral Home on Sunday, Oct. 8 from 2 to 7 p.m. and Monday from 4 to 8 p.m.
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Former Leeds United sporting director Nicola Salerno has warned Juventus that Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane is "devastating".
Juventus have been paired with the Premier League side in the last 16 of the Champions League, with Spurs due to play the first leg in Turin by virtue of winning a group consisting of APOEL, Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid.
Salerno saw Kane up close during his time working in England at Leeds and has a high opinion of the striker.
He feels Juventus will have their work cut out against Tottenham, who he rates as one of England's top clubs at present, led by a superb manager in Mauricio Pochettino.
"It was not lucky [for Juventus]", the ex-Leeds man told TuttoJuve.com.
Hemel Hempstead Swimming Club’s Masters squad are celebrating after winning this year’s Team Championship at the Herts Masters event.
In previous years, the event has been dominated by St Albans Swimming Club, but this year Hemel were able to reach the top spot.
There were numerous personal best performances, club records earned and regional records set by the Hemel swimmers.
BAGHDAD: Gunmen wearing suicide vests attacked two police stations in the central Iraqi city of Samarra on Monday, killing at least seven policemen, security sources said.
The sources said clashes were ongoing at both police stations.
(Reporting by Ghazwan Hassan; Writing by Isabel Coles; Editing by Robin Pomeroy)
Two pedestrians were hit by a car on the northeast corner of Paré St. and Décarie Blvd. in Côte-des-Neiges around 11 a.m. on Monday.
The driver and pedestrians, all women, were transported to hospital. Montreal police report that one pedestrian is in critical condition.
Collision car vs 2 pedestrians, sector to avoid:
Paré street is closed between Décarie North and South. 3 people injured.#MtlTraffic — Police Montréal (@SPVM) August 14, 2017
As a result, that section of Paré St. is closed.
Captain Hook wrote: Strangely not all my posts are aimed at you. It was a general comment. I find it tiresome that every topic comes back to the same subject.
As for your "forgiveness", we both know that is a feeble attempt to patronise me. I will comment as I see fit, if you cant handle opinions that are different to yours that is not my problem.
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I can't understand why people who were desperate to see TS gone can't let it go now he has gone.
So which people (again)?You say you will comment as you see fit, but seem to get a titty lip when others do the same. If threads come back to the same subject surely that is other users posting as they see fit? The moderators have the power to step in if they think a thread is being unnecessarily derailed and to maintain balance.
PUBLISHED: February 14, 2017 10:17 pm Valentine's heartbreak: Wolves fans fear relegation following Wigan defeat - WATCH
Wolves fans spoke to Nathan Judah following the shocking 1-0 defeat to Wigan at Molineux.
On July 18th, 2017, during the night, a man sneaked into rooms of a Clermont-Ferrand’s hospital and sexually assaulted elderly women, La Montagne reports.
“I felt a hand on my ankle, then on my thigh and on my posterior (…) he also tried to touch my bosom, I fought him off and he left,” explained an 80-year-old patient.
Another told a similar story. “I opened my eyes and I saw this man holding my phone,” began the woman, “I was very scared, I quickly sounded the alarm and the nursing staff came in the room.”
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This would be their final resting place: Just moments earlier, I'd remarked on how surprisingly quick these oversized shrimp were as they jetted around the live tank, evading capture. Now, they were being cooked alive right in front of us in the custom-designed, state-of-the-art steam chamber that's built into each table.
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* Oasmia Pharmaceutical AB evaluates the possibility to carry out a private placement of a convertible loan of approximately SEK 40 million through a convertible instrument issue directed to a limited group of investors
* The Company intends to use the proceeds from the Private Placement to strengthen its working capital as well as finance its continuing operations Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting By Anna Ringstrom)
A man armed with a knife allegedly help his partner and her young son hostage for more than an hour before eventually surrendering.
OSAGE, Iowa - Local high school seniors are making an effort to ensure that they are prepared for college.
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Osage High School seniors in American Government class came up with several projects relating to change of policies and life skills to present to the school board.
Students Breana Jacobs and Jace Hoved felt that they could be more prepared to enter college, so they created a life skills class that will allow them to meet with counselors for ACT prep and to learn how to apply for scholarships.
They say the course will be beneficial to give students a jumpstart on their future careers.
"These classes are available to all of us, but they all take either a semester or too long and some of us with full schedules don't have the space in their so we would just have this as an elective over a semester,” says Jacobs.
School board officials have yet to decide if they will pass the life skills class as an elective.
Tai'Rance Kelly asked the more than 40 people gathered around him in downtown Stockton on Tuesday: “What does your heart beat for?” And his children are the reason he joined a march and rally organized by Fathers & Families of San Joaquin in support of the Affordable Care Act.
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Missouri Governor Warns St. Louis Protesters: Only ‘Safe Space’ for Looters Is ‘in a Jail Cell’
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Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens warned demonstrators in St. Louis, Missouri, that looting and violence would not be tolerated as violent protesters continue to wreak havoc in the city.
“We had leaders who wanted to give people a safe space to loot and to burn,” Greitens toldFox News. “Now in Missouri if you loot the only safe space you’re going to have is in a jail cell.”
“If you’re going to riot we’re going to cuff you,” he continued. “Violence and vandalism is not protest. It is a crime”. – READ MORE
BERLIN (AP) — The prospective partners in Chancellor Angela Merkel's next government appear to have broken an impasse over migrants' right to bring close relatives to Germany.
Merkel's conservative Union bloc and the center-left Social Democrats hope to conclude coalition talks Sunday. The Social Democrats are seeking more palatable compromises on some issues already discussed in preliminary talks.
Those include whether close relatives can join migrants with a status below full asylum. They can't now, but that rule expires in mid-March. News agency dpa reported the two sides agreed Tuesday that, from August, a maximum 1,000 relatives monthly should be let in, plus people who can be admitted under existing rules for hardship cases.
That's largely in line with a preliminary agreement that was considered a success for conservatives. But Social Democrat lawmaker Eva Hoegl said her party had ensured that relatives can come.
On Independence Day, Minting Thousands Of New Americans At a Fourth of July naturalization ceremony in New Hampshire, newly minted American citizens take the oath. They're among nearly 14,000 people across the country who are becoming Americans this week.
Almost 1,000 swimmers took part in last year’s hugely successful Abu Dhabi Swimming Festival by Daman’s ActiveLife and the 2017 ambassador, 2016 Olympic gold medallist in the women’s 100-metre butterfly, Sarah Sjostrom, said she hopes this year’s event can attract even more competitors. “I am thrilled to be the international ambassador for this established mass participation swimming event. It is great to see people of all ages in Abu Dhabi being encouraged to take part in a sport that I love and I hope we will see over 1,000 people at Emirates Palace on March 11.”
Kornet (hamstring) will not play Friday against the Wizards, Steve Popper of The Record reports.
A left hamstring issue will keep Kornet on the sideline for the second straight contest, meaning his next chance to debut for the Knicks will come Sunday against Brooklyn.
Political satirist Jonathan Pie held nothing back when recently speaking about Theresa May’s answer to the hypothetical question on Brexit.
The razor-tongued comedian was his usual forthright and hilarious self when talking about the British Prime Minister and what he sees as her significant shortcomings. Credit: Jonathan Pie via Storyful
Aug 14(Reuters) - Shanxi Securities Co Ltd
* Says it received approval to set up 11 new securities offices in Jiangsu, Yunnan, Zhejiang, Sichuan, Shanxi, Beijing, Shandong
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The Annie Awards are here!
The animated entertainment industry gets its chance to shine at the 2018 Annie Awards. With more than 30 categories spanning television and film, animated lovers had plenty of opportunities to applaud their favorite projects from across the past year. are just two of of the many animated flicks who won an Annie, the highly-coveted accolade being handed out during the annual festivities at UCLA's Royce Hall in Los Angeles on Saturday.
Disney's Coco came into the night with 13 nominations, including Best Animated Feature, followed closely by The Breadwinner with 10, including Best Animated Feature – Independent.
Coco vies for Best Animated Feature prize against Captain Underpants and The Boss Baby, Cars 3 and Universal’s Despicable Me 3. Additionally, a number of juried awards will be handed out during the ceremony.
To see who won, make sure to check out the complete list of winners below:
FISHERS, Ind. (AP) — A Marsh Supermarkets spokesman says a court is allowing the sale of 26 of its remaining stores to two Ohio-based grocery chains.
Spokesman Tom Mulligan says a Delaware bankruptcy court on Wednesday conditionally approved the sale of 11 stores to Kroger Co. subsidiary Topvalco Inc. for $16 million and 15 stores to Findlay, Ohio-based Fresh Encounter parent Generative Growth LLC for about $8 million.
Marsh said in a court filing Tuesday that Topvalco agreed to buy two stores each in Bloomington, Indianapolis, Muncie and Zionsville, and single stores in Brownsburg, Fishers and Greenwood.
It said Generative Growth agreed to buy two Indianapolis stores; other Indiana stores in Columbus, Elwood, Greensburg, Hartford City, Marion, New Palestine, Pendleton, Richmond and Tipton; and Ohio stores in Eaton, Middletown, Troy, and Van Wert.
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The story has been corrected to show Topvalco is buying two stores in Bloomington and one in Brownsburg, not three in Bloomington.
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When Leyna Bloom stood up and declared that she was ready to be the first trans Victoria's Secret model, the world heard her. And so did we. To show exactly why Victoria's Secret needs a woman like Leyna, we asked her to explain in her own words why she wants to work with the brand, and how she would use her platform to advance diversity within the fashion industry and equality more broadly. But Leyna's ability to elevate critical discussions about social justice is rivaled only by her ability to turn heads on runways and photoshoots, and we'd be remiss if we didn't spotlight her talent as a model, too. In these exclusive photos from photographer Paolo Rally , Leyna's first since her Victoria's Secret campaign went viral, we glimpse her at her most reposed, with an effortless radiance that exemplifies why Leyna is the epitome of #transisbeautiful.
The lucky winner has become the third biggest winner the country has ever seen.
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A UK EuroMillions ticket-holder has won the jackpot prize of more than £121.3 million.
The winning main numbers were 20, 23, 28, 30, 44, and the lucky stars were 03, 07.
Andy Carter, senior winners' advisor at The National Lottery, said, "Wow - what a night for UK EuroMillions players.
"A single ticket-holder has banked the entire £121.3 million jackpot and immediately becomes the third biggest winner this country has ever seen.
"Players are urged to check their tickets and, rest assured, we have plenty of champagne on ice ready to help The National Lottery's newest multi-millionaire celebrate."
The total jackpot was £121,328,187, Camelot said.
In July 2011, Colin and Chris Weir became Europe's biggest lottery winners when they scooped more than £161 million. They made a £1 million donation to the SNP shortly after winning.
Adrian and Gillian Bayford, from Suffolk, took home more than £148 million in August 2012.
Twenty years ago this month, one of the first films to cover the burgeoning commercialisation of sport was playing in cinemas all around the country.
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Teenage Girl Killed in Triple Shooting In Howard County Howard County is mourning the loss of a teenage girl, shot and killed in her own bedroom early Sunday morning. Police are saying the suspected shooter, a 15-year old boy, shot her mother, the girl, and then himself.
Age Progression Photos Released Of Missing Hoggle ChildrenFor two years a Maryland man has searched, wondering the whereabouts of his two small children. Jacob and Sarah Hoggle were last seen with their mother, Catherine Hoggle. Recently, aged-progressed photos of the then 2 and 3-year-olds have been released, with their family hoping that it help them find the two children.
STOP BULLYING! This makes me sick to my stomach. Parents, students…EVERYONE needs to really work together to STOP this nonsense. We ALL need to take better care of each other.
A Tennessee middle schooler has put a face on bullying that is resonating far and wide.
Keaton Jones sobbed as his mom shot cellphone video of the boy, who described how his classmates had abused him by, among other things, pouring milk on him.
Lots of celebs have started to repost the video with kind messages
Full story HERE.
NBC29's tailgate party paid a visit to Madison County before its game against Nelson County.
Companies that operate Quebec school buses have launched a safety campaign to protect the province’s 520,000 schoolchildren.
The campaign, by the Fédération des transporteurs par autobus, uses the tagline “Did you see me?”
According to data from the Société de l ‘assurance automobile du Québec, 292 people were victims of an accident related to school transportation in 2016, 29 fewer than the previous year. There were five deaths.
Transport Quebec is one of the sponsors of the campaign, which focuses on drivers, schoolchildren and their parents
The Fédération des transporteurs par autobus said it wants to raise awareness among the general public of the importance of adopting safe behaviour on the road in the presence of school buses.
More than 10,000 school buses crisscross Quebec.
Raymond Blackwell is seeking the endorsement of the Democratic Party to run for mayor. He is the seventh Democrat to join the race and ninth candidate overall.
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ST. LOUIS (AP) – Lance Lynn pitched seven shutout innings, Kolten Wong homered and the St. Louis Cardinals stopped a three-game losing streak, beating the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1 Monday night.
The Cardinals, who had lost six of seven, are 4-9 and still have the worst record in the NL. Pittsburgh had won three in a row.
Lynn (1-1) allowed three hits and struck out five while walking one.
Seung-Hwan Oh worked around an RBI double by pinch hitter Gregory Polanco in the ninth to record the Cardinals’ first save of the season. The last time it took St. Louis 13 games into a season to get a save was 1980, when Mark Littell closed out the Phillies at Veterans Stadium.
Ivan Nova (1-2) gave up five hits and no walks in eight innings while striking out three.
Wong led off the third with a home run that landed in the right field bullpen. Jose Martinez hit an RBI single in the seventh.
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A trial date has been set for a man accused of fatally shooting a northeast Arkansas farmer over a dispute about herbicide use.
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports (http://bit.ly/2isVn2W ) Missouri resident Allan Curtis Jones will stand trial March 13 in the death of 55-year-old Monette resident Mike Wallace.
Circuit Judge Melissa Bristow Richardson also set a plea date of March 6 for Jones. Jones will go to trial if he fails to reach a plea deal with prosecutors.
Jones has pleaded not guilty.
Wallace was fatally shot during an Oct. 27 dispute over the alleged illegal spraying of dicamba — an herbicide that can damage cotton and soybeans that aren't dicamba tolerant.
Jones is the farm manager for a Missouri farmer who Wallace allegedly thought was responsible for damaging his crops.
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Information from: Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, http://www.arkansasonline.com
HENDERSON Co., NC (WSPA) – Henderson Co. deputies say they have arrested a man who led them on a chase and rammed a deputy’s patrol car.
They say it happened on April 16 around 2:55 p.m.
A deputy was patrolling Sugarloaf Rd. and saw a vehicle driving recklessly.
They say it neared the intersection of Howard Gap Rd. and almost hit a deputy’s car head on.
They tried to stop the vehicle, but it sped away reaching speeds of 75 mph.
When it reached the dead end at World’s Edge Rd, the suspect, Benjamin Boaz, 22 of Hendersonville rammed a deputy’s patrol vehicle.
Boaz is charged with:
• Felony Fleeing to Elude arrest
• Resisting a Public Officer
• Reckless Driving
• Failing to stop for a red light/stop sign
• Driving left of center
• Driving While Impaired
Boaz was booked into the Henderson County Jail on a $12,500.00 secured bond.
Lattimore (knee) returned to practice Monday, Josh Katzenstein of The Times-Picayune reports.
Lattimore missed over a week with a "tweaked" knee and wasn't able to suit up for the Saints' preseason opener last Thursday against the Browns. Fortunately, this injury now appears to be a thing of the past, so he should be available to play in the team's second preseason game Sunday against the Chargers.
Police work to track down a man they say threatened his ex-girlfriend with a gun on August 12.
Investigators have a warrant for Stephon Montrel Bridges in connection with the report of an aggravated assault with a firearm.
Detectives say Bridges showed up his ex-girlfriend residence on Benton Street and beat on the front door, but no one answered.
The victim told police Bridges then started banging on the side of the house, waving a gun and demanding someone let him in.
Police say the victim feared for her life and those of her children so she called police. They say Bridges eventually left.
Investigators are hoping someone will be able to provide information that might lead them to Bridges by contacting Fifth District detectives at 504-658-6050 or by calling Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111.
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BELGRADE, Serbia — Several hundred people have gathered at an opposition protest demanding that an upcoming local election in the Serbian capital of Belgrade be free and fair.
Opposition leaders have alleged that the ruling parties have been beefing up voters’ lists ahead of the ballot expected next spring. The authorities have denied this.
The Belgrade race is viewed as a test of President Aleksandar Vucic’s rule. Vucic swept the presidential elections earlier this year and his right-leaning coalition controls the government, but opposition parties are hoping to undermine his power in Belgrade.
Opposition leaders have accused Vucic of stifling democratic freedoms, exerting pressure on the media and threating opponents.
Protesters on Friday put forward a set of demands, including equal treatment in the media and international observers at the Belgrade vote.
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CHARLES CITY COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — No one was injured after a massive fire destroyed a home in Charles City County Monday afternoon.
A spokesperson for Henrico County Fire, which assisted Charles City County in battling the blaze, said the fire is located in the 8200 block of Little Elam Road.
A photo of the scene shows a home burnt to the ground with flames spreading to the nearby woods.
It’s unclear at this time what caused the blaze.
This is a developing story. Stay with 8News online and on air for the latest updates.
This weekend, 36 million Americans are expected to hit the road to enjoy the Memorial Day weekend.
That's a lot of cars, but WMC5’s Janeen Gordon does have some good news!
Construction on Tennessee roads has been put on hold for the weekend traffic.
Starting Friday at noon through Tuesday at 6 a.m., you won’t have to worry about construction-related lane closures on interstates and state highways.
TDOT is also reminding drivers to stay safe, as the Friday before Memorial Day is also one of the busiest travel days of the year.
Be careful as you head out this Memorial Day weekend
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Witness the spellbinding beauty of New York City’s Jessica Lang Dance – one of the most exciting companies in today’s dance scene. Hailed as a “master of visual composition,” choreographer Jessica Lang blends modern design elements and classical ballet to create emotionally moving performances.
Her work, which includes elements of ballet and modern dance, has been called “sophisticated and intelligent” (Los Angeles Times) and “moving and masterful” (Chicago Sun-Times), and she is praised for her inventiveness, artistry and emotionally spellbinding choreography.
Tickets start at $20.00.
STEUBENVILLE, Ohio — An Ohio judge who was shot outside his courthouse in August has returned to the bench and says he’s glad to be back at work.
The Steubenville (STOO’-behn-vihl) Herald-Star reports Jefferson County Judge Joseph Bruzzese (bruh-ZEES’) returned to his courtroom Thursday, handling arraignments and a sentencing.
Bruzzese was shot Aug. 21 while walking from his car to the courthouse in Steubenville, roughly 30 miles (48 kilometres) west of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The judge was carrying a gun and fired back. A probation officer then shot and killed suspect Nate Richmond.
Bruzzese underwent surgery at a Pittsburgh hospital and has been recovering at home since late August.
A prosecutor has said investigators trying to understand what motivated the shooting were examining whether Richmond mistakenly thought Bruzzese had dismissed a lawsuit filed by Richmond.
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Information from: Herald-Star, http://www.hsconnect.com
Reekado Banks has finally released the official visuals for his monster hit “Easy [Jeje]”.
The Golden boy of Mavin Records dropped this single a few months ago and it was an instant hit with the song becoming an ever present feature at party playlists.
This was a follow up to his hit single “Move” which featured Tanzanian recording artist, songwriter, youth activist, TV and radio host Vanessa Hau Mdee.
Fans have been craving for the video of this song since it dropped and will be delighted to finally get
their wishes.
The video wa shot and directed by multiple award winning music video director Patrick Elis.
Watch this clear crisp video below, enjoy and do not hesitate to let us know what your thoughts on it are in the comment section.
Texas police kill man accused of dragging officer with car
LANCASTER, Texas (AP) — Police in a city outside Dallas have fatally shot a man they say struck and dragged an officer with a vehicle.
Lancaster Police allege they were conducting a traffic stop Sunday night when the driver they made contact with reversed his vehicle and drove toward officers.
Police say those officers moved out of the way, but the driver then accelerated, striking and dragging another officer.
The dragged officer shot the driver as he attempted to flee. Police say the driver lost control, hit a pole and was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The officer was injured but is now in stable condition. Police won't release the identities of the officer or the driver.
The Department of Public Safety and the Texas Rangers are assisting in the investigation.
The 2018 Beanpot semifinals are set to begin Monday, and one thing that is sure to define each game is some solid goaltending.
In the first matchup of the day between Boston College and Northeastern University, the Eagles will boast Joseph Woll — a third-round pick of the Toronto Maple Leafs — in net.
To hear about Woll and the Eagles, check out the video above from the NESN “Beanpot Preview Show.”
Thumbnail photo via Bob DeChiara/USA TODAY Sports Images
Nathan Krusko scored his second goal of the game to break a second-period tie, Merrick Madsen made 14 saves and Harvard beat Boston University 6-3 on Monday night to win its first Beanpot championship since 1993. The Crimson won Boston's college hockey bragging rights for the 11th time overall and the first under former Harvard and Boston Bruins forward Ted Donato.
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Samajwadi Party MP Amar Singh says he won`t mind his expulsion from the party but would definitely feel bad if Mulayam Singh Yadav discards him from his heart.
"I will feel bad if Mulayam ji will discard me from his heart and if I would be expelled from the party then it will not be regretful for me," Singh says.
Singh further says he would not mind being called as villain as long as Mulayam is with him.
Baku. 18 January. REPORT.AZ/ “SOCAR-AQŞ” joint venture has started drilling works at the well No.113 with project depth of 6,200 meters from the fixed offshore platform No.6 in the "Bulla-deniz" field.
Report informs referring to "SOCAR-AQŞ", the well is planned to be drilled to the VIII horizon of productive layer.
The well's customer is "Azneft" Production Union of SOCAR.
Notably, "SOCAR- AQŞ" LLC was established as an integrated drilling and well services management company by SOCAR and Absheron Drilling Company in 2007. Main scope of activities of the company is provision of work and services related with well design and planning; drilling of oil and gas wells; drilling of directionally deviated wells; drilling of horizontal wells; well completion; well workover; sidetracking and drilling of multilateral wells.
SANTA FE, N.M. — Contemporary art is getting a prominent new pedestal in Santa Fe with the architectural transformation of a warehouse venue into a full-blown museum.
SITE Santa Fe on Friday inaugurated a sweeping expansion and redesign of a former beer warehouse to add a snack bar, museum shop, lecture hall, outdoor “sky terrace,” educational workshop space and an admission-free introductory gallery.
The redesign also adds new climate controls to a non-collecting contemporary art museum that displays borrowed works from across the globe.
Visitors pass into the revamped building through an overhanging aluminum lattice, designed by New York-based SHoP Architects as a deliberate departure from Santa Fe’s adobe-dominated skyline.
The overhaul adds lustre to redevelopment efforts in the city’s railyard district. SITE Santa Fe is expanding operations to seven days a week.
Celtics coach Brad Stevens says Isaiah Thomas plans to play in Game 2 Tuesday night against the Chicago Bulls, then head to Washington state to be with his family and help complete funeral arrangements for his sister.
Thomas attended the team's film session and short walk-through Monday, but did not speak with the media. Stevens says that after services for Thomas' sister, the star guard intends to rejoin the team Friday for Game 3 in Chicago. The coach adds that all plans are subject to change depending on how Thomas feels.
Chyna Thomas died early Saturday in a one-car accident outside Tacoma, Washington. No funeral date is set, and Stevens says the Celtics organization hopes to attend.
Boston lost the opener of the seven-game series 106-102 on Monday.
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Battle not with monsters, lest ye become a monster, and if you gaze into the abyss, the abyss gazes also into you.
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An elderly woman has died in a housefire in Dublin.
Emergency services were called to the scene at Ventry Park in Cabra at about four o'clock this morning.
Her remains have been removed to the City Morgue in Marino where a post mortem is due to be carried out.
Gardaí say they are not treating the fire as suspicious.
"Then, next thing you know," she continues, "I just started eating and eating. I gained over 50 pounds."
That eventually led to Ranella's lack of confidence. "Now, I don't want to go to parties, I don't want to perform," she confesses. "If someone takes a picture of me, I'm like, 'Dude, take that down.' I'm so embarrassed. I don't want to be seen."
And, Khloe could definitely sympathize as she mentioned brother Rob Kardashian's similar struggle. "I get it," she explains. "My weight has always yo-yoed, and my brother gained a lot of weight. I totally understood because I was in his shoes, not wanting to be seen. He would literally only leave the house when it was dark outside."
When 3-year-old Levi Collom died unexpectedly in March 2012, his family channeled their grief into creating a new play area as a tribute to him at Cape Girardeau County Park South. Levi’s mother. Ellie Collom, said the play area, will be visible from North Kings highway in Cape Girardeau, it will have several sections and should accommodate about 100 children at once. She said that on Friday June 16, huge, concrete rocks will be brought in from California “for the adventure part of the trail.” A three-story climbing structure with a clubhouse at the bottom, a concrete tepee, canoe and zip line will also be installed. A sand and water area also is planned, with a station to clean hands and feet, Levi’s Adventure Trail should be open in September or October for more information visit the southeast Missourian
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UNION TOWNSHIP (Union) — Authorities found a body in a burning car early Friday morning.
The burning vehicle was spotted about 4 a.m. on Lousons Road.
The gruesome find was about a five-minute walk from the diner parking lot where the body of a Genovese mobster was found stuffed in the truck of a parked car back in 2005.
Authorities, however, have not determined the identity of the body or the cause of the fire.
The Union County Prosecutor's Office asks anyone with information to call Homicide Task Force Detective Brendan Sullivan at 908-966-0999.
Sergio Bichao is deputy digital editor at New Jersey 101.5. Send him news tips: Call 609-359-5348 or email sergio.bichao@townsquaremedia.com .
BEIRUT (Reuters) - An earthquake hit western Iran on Monday, the region where an earthquake last month killed at least 530 people, state media reported. The centre of the quake was near the town of Ezgele, but tremors were also felt in Kermanshah, the largest city in the area. Iranian state media said the quake was a magnitude 6.0. The U.S. Geological Survey reported it was 5.4. Last month’s quake was a magnitude 7.3. President Hassan Rouhani highlighted his government’s efforts in bringing aid and temporary housing to the victims of last month’s quake. Hardline rivals said the government response was not quick enough or adequate. No reports of deaths or injuries have come in, the governor of Kermanshah province said, according to state media.
This story has not been edited by Firstpost staff and is generated by auto-feed.
Rock back to the Stone Age in Worksop this week as St Luke’s Primary School presents the brand new comedy Rock Bottom,
The Cobblestones are just your average Stone Age family on Stoney Street.
But when young BC hatches his very first good idea, he’s soon up to his Neanderthal neck in trouble.
A cast of crazy caveys join inthe fun, not to mention two dinosaurs and a vacuum-cleaning mammoth.
The show features seven toe-tapping songs and a pun-packed script to ensure that history rocks – with laughter.
The show is at the Acorn Theatre on Wednesday, March 21 and Thursday, March 22, at 7pm each night.
Tickets are £5 on 01909 501817.
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UPDATE: The Amber Alert has been canceled after the boy was found safe.
Police have issued an amber alert for a 6-year-old Arkansas boy.
Arkansas State Police say the boy, Connor Cannon, was taken by his non-custodial mother Saturday in Sonora, Arkansas.
Reports say their car was later found in Westville, Oklahoma with no one inside.
Witnesses told authorities they saw two females and a boy matching Connor's description walking in Westville toward Stilwell.
Reports say he was last seen wearing a black sweatshirt, gray sweatpants, and no shoes.
If you have any information or have seen Connor, call police.
Of the handful of annual meteor showers visible from Earth, the Quadrantids are among the more intense, with over 100 meteors expected every hour during peak activity. But they are also one of the least seen, given the time of the year they occur during. This year, the Quadrantids meteor shower is expected to hit its…
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OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 13: Ryan Rua #16 of the Texas Rangers celebrates with Rougned Odor #12 after hitting a two-run home run against the Oakland Athletics in the sixth inning at O.co Coliseum on June 13, 2016 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Robert Reiners/Getty Images)
Several SF State students on campus were asked to sing their favorite song lyric on Sept. 28. Many shared their favorite lyric from songs such as hit single “Bodak Yellow” by Cardi B to Beyonce’s “Listen.” The variety of song choices show the different personalities many students on campus display.
Authorities say the shooting happened at the site of a prearranged fight between one of the suspects and a Graham-Kapowsin High School student.
GRAHAM — Authorities say two teenagers who were arrested in connection with a double shooting last week outside a high school in Graham will be released pending further developments in the case.
KOMO-TV reports the Pierce County Prosecutor’s Office said Monday no charges have been filed and the two suspects would be released after a 72-hour hold.
Investigators say those suspects were with another person who fired the shots that wounded two students outside Graham-Kapowsin High School on Tuesday.
The shooter and a fourth suspect remain at large.
Authorities say the shooting happened at the site of a prearranged fight between one of the suspects and another Graham-Kapowsin student.
The Pierce County Sheriff’s Office says dash camera video shows the getaway car, with the four suspects inside, leaving the scene.
The investigation is ongoing.
Boswell connected on all three extra-point attempts in Pittsburgh's 27-24 overtime win against Cleveland on Sunday.
Boswell missed one game this season, finishing perfect on 36 extra-point conversions and making 21-of-25 on field-goal attempts.
Saline County law enforcement authorities are investigating a string of broken windows that they believe were shot with a BB gun.
According to Saline County Sheriff’s Lt. Michael Ascher, Walco Animal Health, located at 1449 Old U.S. 40, had one of their large front windows shot over the weekend. The glass was not completely shattered but it did have several puncture holes and was spider webbed.
A truck window was also reportedly shot out about a mile west of Walco Animal Health, according to Lt. Ascher. The truck was parked in a construction lot. The passenger side window was believed to have been shot out sometime last night.
Walco Animal Health reported about $700 in damages. The estimate on the truck was not yet available.
Earlier this week, a Salina man reportedly had eight windows and the windshield shot out of his decorated bus. Lt. Ascher could not say if the incidents were related as they are currently being investigated by law enforcement authorities.
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Funding is being provided for a new Food Innovation Hub in Athenry which will create 360 jobs within 3 years.
Galway East T.D Seán Canney says Minister for Enterprise, Heather Humphreys, has announced funding for the hub as part of the Regional Development Fund.
BIA Innovator Campus will create 360 jobs within 3 years in more than 40 businesses.
It will be based at Teagasc lands in Athenry and will consist of a 23 thousand square foot facility including a 9 thousand square foot enterprise hub and training facilities.
Work on the building is expected to begin next year once the project has gone through a planning process.
Independent T.D Seán Canney says it’s a good fit for Athenry.
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Line 3, the heart of Enbridge's profit plan, would bring 760,000 barrels of oil down the same pipeline as the ill fated Sandpiper, last year's now defeated Enbridge Line.
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Models Hannes Gobeyn and Morten Nielsen pose for Bottega Veneta‘s Spring Summer 2017 The Art of Collaboration menswear advertisement captured by fashion photographer Todd Hido. In charge of casting was Anita Bitton.
QAS officers at Bangalee where a man suffered serious head injuries this evening.
A 27-YEAR-OLD man is believed to have died on the scene after a single vehicle accident on a beach near Bangalee, north of Yeppoon.
The accident happened this evening at about 5.15pm though the cause is not known.
A police spokesman said authorities are still on the scene.
‘I Say it Can Happen’ — Donald Trump Meets with Netanyahu on Israeli–Palestinian Peace
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President Donald Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu on Monday in New York City, focusing intently on peace in the Middle East.
“We’re working very hard on it. We’ll see what happens. Historically, people say it can’t happen,” Trump said during his remarks before the meeting. “I say it can happen.”
Peace in the region was the only topic that Trump brought up in his brief remarks to reporters. When asked if he believed in a two-state solution between Israel and Palestine, Trump would only say “we’ll see.” – READ MORE
MMAjunkie Radio kicks off today at 1 p.m. ET (10 a.m. PT) with guests Kevin Lee, Ray Borg and Justin Buchholz.
UFC lightweight Lee is our in-studio guest host. Borg defeated Louis Smolka at UFC 207, where Team Alpha Male head coach Buchholz cornered new bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt.
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With many vocal proponents of the use of ATVs and snowmobiles on borough streets in attendance, the Ridgway Borough Council on Monday voted in favor of the measure.
Trainer Don Charles says Dereck Chisora is leaving nothing to chance when he meets Robert Helenius in a hotly anticipated rematch at the Hartwall Arena in Helsinki, Finland on May 27. Helenius holds a controversial split decision win over Chisora from their all action showdown in December 2011, which many, including Charles, believed the British boxer did enough to win. "Even Stevie Wonder could have judged the correct winner in that fight,'' he says.
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Officials: Man disqualified from primary still campaigning
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — A Maine man who was disqualified from the Republican primary for the U.S. Senate is still posting signs across the state declaring he is "Trump strong."
Bar Harbor financial planner Max Linn was disqualified from the Republican primary after Democratic Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap determined his nomination petition contained fraudulent signatures. The Portland Press Herald reports Linn's campaign confirmed Tuesday that it has been posting signs for the candidate, even though votes for Linn on June 12 will not be counted.
A state spokeswoman says any ballots cast for disqualified candidates will be counted as blanks.
State transportation and ethics officials say Linn's campaigning doesn't appear to violate any election laws.
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Information from: Portland Press Herald, http://www.pressherald.com
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Local leaders reacting to neo-Nazi posters that have been popping up at suburban bus stops.
If you thought today was hot, just wait until tomorrow. Chief Meteorologist Jason Nicholas is tracking storms with the scorching heat.
I hope you’ll join Mark Nolan and me at 6 o’clock.
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Hear one mans story, how he bounced back from a terrible accident and the people that helped him along the way.
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin (mih-NOO’-shin) will soon travel to China for talks as the two global economic powers deal with trade tensions.
Trump says during a White House news conference with French President Emmanuel Macron that Mnuchin will be going to China “in a few days to negotiate on trade.” Trump says the U.S. and China are “very serious” and is reiterating plans to impose tariffs up to $100 billion more on Chinese goods.
Trump says the U.S. “will continue unless we make a trade deal.” But he adds, “I think we’ve got a very good chance of making a deal.”
Mnuchin has expressed optimism that the countries could avoid a trade war. He met last week with financial officials from China, Japan and Europe.
NORTH BAY-ALMAGUIN — (UPDATE: Wednesday, May 30, 10:51 a.m.): The first heat event of the season is expected for Wednesday, May 30 and Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement in for North Bay - Powassan - Mattawa and West Nipissing - French River are
According to the statement issued at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, May 29 and updated at 10:51 a.m., Wednesday, May 30, a hot and somewhat humid airmass will move into northeastern Ontario today bringing high temperatures near 30 C followed by overnight lows near 19 C. Little relief from the heat is expected overnight as a result. Humidex values will be in the mid thirties this afternoon as well.
These conditions pose a health risk when you are not used to the heat, said Environment Canada in the statement, adding everyone is at risk from heat, especially older adults; infants and young children; and people with chronic illnesses.
You are advised to drink plenty of cool liquids before feeling thirsty; and keep cool by dressing for the weather.
As of July 2017, there are 77 tier 3 sex offenders living in Adams County, according to the Pennsylvania Megan's Law Website.
Tier 3 sex offenders are the most severe offenders in the registry and are required to register their home address and work address every three months for the rest of their lives. Tier 3 sex offenses include such crimes as kidnapping, rape, incest, and sexual assault.
Of that total, three are women and five are from out of state. Eleven of the offenders live in Gettysburg.
There are two sex offenders who have been designated as sexually violent predators. Sexually violent predators must also register for life.
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Super Eagles of Nigeria and Tianjin Teda’s midfielder John Mikel Obi is ecstatic over his side’s first win of the season in the Chinese Super League.
Obi who captains both club and country contributed in all three goals that ensured maximum three points.
The former Chelsea man, 30, delighted with the statement making display took to social media to express his feelings.
First win of the season – Done ✅ We build from here 👍🏾 pic.twitter.com/1vJFJ3WGiC — Mikel John Obi (@mikel_john_obi) March 19, 2018
Mikel tweeted, “First win of the season – Done! We build from here,”
The win means they now occupy the eighth spot on the log after gathering four points from three outings.
Mikel and teammates return to action on April 1 to face Jiangsu Suning, after the international break.
He will be part of the Nigerian team that will play both Poland and Serbia on 23rd and 27th respectively.
MOSCOW, April 20 Russia's finance ministry has "ambitious goals" of bringing the country's economic growth in to line with the world's average growth level of at least 3-3.5 percent, Finance Minister Anton Siluanov said on Thursday.
To boost the economy, which contracted 0.2 percent in 2016, Russia needs to implement structural reforms and, first of all, reduce its dependence on oil exports, Siluanov said.
This year, the government expects the economy to shrug off a collapse in oil prices and the impact of western sanction to expand by 2 percent.
Presenting his ministry's performance review, Siluanov said another way to spur the economy was to improve collection of taxes by solving an issues with Russia's large shadow economy. The shadow sector payroll exceeds 10 trillion roubles ($177.73 billion) a year, he said. ($1 = 56.2653 roubles) (Reporting by Darya Korsunskaya; Writing by Andrey Ostroukh; Editing by Jack Stubbs)
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Chilling new video shows the moment a former bikie boss was gunned down in cold blood. The killer ran across a car park and shot former Comanchero Mick Hawi as he sat in his four-wheel-drive.
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DA MAN Style Magazine enlists top model Matthew Noszka to star in the cover story of their Spring Summer 2017 edition captured by fashion photographer Mitchell Nguyen Mccormack. In charge of styling were LaRocca and Oly Maly, who for the session selected looks from the likes of Y-3, Bond, Martine Rose, Givenchy, Alexander Wang, 424, Moschino, and 3.1 Phillip Lim. Grooming is work of Grace Phillips at State Artists Management using American English Hair and Tom Ford.
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A car caught fire after an accident in Dorval Monday evening, and the driver has yet to be found, police say.
The car was driving fast on Neptune Blvd. going north. It crossed Herron Rd. and Highway 20 without stopping, according to police.
The car flipped several times while crossing the highway, and finally stopped near the AMT tracks at the corner of Neptune and Cardinal Ave. It had caught on fire.
The person driving the car reportedly fled the scene before police arrived, and has still not been found.
No injuries were reported, and no other car seems to be involved, police say.
SPVM accident investigators were on the scene Monday evening.
Bradley double-doubled in Tuesday's 95-92 summer league loss to the Grizzlies, tallying 18 points (8-12 FG, 2-6 FT), 14 rebounds and one block across 23 minutes.
Bradley has now posted back-to-back double-doubles and was also extremely efficient from the floor during Tuesday's contest, finishing with a 66.7 percent clip from the field. Heading into his second NBA season, the 2017 first-round pick will likely struggle to push for a bigger role in the rotation once the regular season arrives, especially considering the Jazz recently re-upped Derrick Favors to an extension. Either way, Bradley's start to summer league has been encouraging for his overall development.
A crooked city social worker looted over $214,000 from the bank accounts of a 94-year-old Brooklyn woman she was supposed to be caring for — and used the cash at stores...
Indonesians cast ballots Wednesday in a bitterly fought election to govern the capital, Jakarta, that has inflamed religious tensions in the Muslim-majority nation and been tied to power struggles ahead of presidential elections in 2019 .
Purnama, or Ahok as he is commonly known, is running against two Muslim candidates and the vote is widely expected to go to a second round.
Indra Pramono, 40, a Jakarta resident who was backing Baswedan hoped the election could be wrapped up in one round.
In all, 101 regional elections are being held in the world's third-most populous democracy, for provincial, city and district chiefs.
If no candidate achieves a majority in the first round in any provincial vote, including Jakarta, a runoff is expected between the two candidates securing the most votes.
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A campaign urging New Zealanders to give nothing to racism and refuse to spread intolerance has been launched by some of the country's most well-known people including Taika Waititi.
And the naming of the Māori All Black team is due to take place at 12,30pm today - we bring you the latest on those likely to make the cut.
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New Delhi: Domestic sales of passenger cars rose by 4.49 per cent in November, as compared to the same period in 2016, industry data showed on Monday. According to the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), 181,395 units of passenger cars were sold during the month under review, up from 173,607 units in November 2016.
Besides passenger cars sales, the off-take of other sub-segments of passenger vehicle category such as utility vehicles edged-higher by 44.65 per cent during the month to 77,824 units while sales of vans rose by 19.34 per cent to 16,189 units. Consequently, the overall domestic passenger vehicle sales increased by 14.29 per cent in November 2017 to 275,417 units from 240,983 units sold during the corresponding period of 2016.
(CNN) Syrians attempting to flee violence and seek refuge in Turkey are facing indiscriminate fire by Turkish border guards, Human Rights Watch said Saturday.
Syrian asylum seekers leaving the brutality of Idlib province in northwest Syria "are being forced back with bullets and abuse," according to Lama Fakih, deputy director of Human Rights Watch's Middle East and North Africa division.
In just a month, from December 15 to January 15, about 247,000 Syrians were displaced to the border area, according to the United Nations.
"As fighting in Idlib and Afrin displaces thousands more," Fakih said, "the number of Syrians trapped along the border willing to risk their lives to reach Turkey is only likely to increase."
The Human Rights Watch report comes amid rising tensions along the Turkey-Syria border as Turkey's military has moved into northern Syria. The incursion has opened up another front in the long-running Syrian conflict, now stretching into its seventh year.
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Never say never! Jennifer Aniston certainly didn’t deny that a Friends reunion rumor! The 48-year-old actress stopped by The Ellen DeGeneres Show on Friday, February 2, and said a reboot of the show could happen. “Anything is a possibility, Ellen,” Aniston said.
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*Update* police say 79-year-old Dale William Eagles has returned home safely.
LEE’S SUMMIT, Mo. — Police in Lee’s Summit need help locating a missing man who has dementia.
They issued an Endangered Silver Advisory for 79-year-old Dale William Eagles early Thursday.
Police say Eagles was last seen in the area of Southwest Ward Road and 150-Highway around 6:23 p.m. Wednesday. Video at his home shows Eagles telling his dog that he was going to get something to eat. Eagles takes medications for dementia but does not have medication on him.
Eagles is approximately 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighs approximately 170 pounds. He has white hair, blue eyes and was wearing a blue shirt with a red, white and blue eagle on the front. He also had on blue jeans, white shoes and a red Chiefs hat.
He drives a 2011 silver Ford Taurus with Missouri plate FE7D1W.
If you see Eagles call 911 immediately or call Lee’s Summit police at (816) 969-7390.
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New Milford-based O’Brien Insurance Agency LLC has opened its first Fairfield County office at 88 CT 37 in New Fairfield.
The new office will offer plans from a variety of national carriers for auto, home, life, health, and commercial insurance coverage. Company owner Christopher O’Brien, who began his business in 2001, said the new office was created in response to a void in the local market.
“My wife Amy and I have family in New Fairfield, so I became aware there is currently no active insurance agency in this upscale, tight-knit community,” he said. “One of our top agents, Brian Peet, has been a resident of New Fairfield his entire life, so he also helped our agency recognize the need within this community for an agency to fulfill the insurance needs of residents and business owners alike.”
MOSCOW, April 3 An explosion in the St Petersburg metro system on Monday has killed at least 10 people, according to "preliminary information," Russian news agency TASS reported.
A Reuters witness saw eight ambulances near the Sennaya Ploshchad metro station.
Another agency, RIA Novosti, said there appeared to have been blasts at two metro stations.
Three metro stations have been closed, local media outlet Fontanka reported.
(Reporting by Alexander Winning; writing by Sujata Rao)
March 19 (Reuters) - Bitauto Holdings Ltd:
* BITAUTO BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVES $150 MILLION SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAM
* BITAUTO HOLDINGS LTD - ‍COMPANY EXPECTS TO FUND REPURCHASE OUT OF ITS EXISTING CASH BALANCE​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
SOTT – Sometimes you just can’t believe it. These words don’t come from the rabble in the streets of Tel-Aviv or Jerusalem. They come straight from the mouths of Israel’s leaders in a Knesset committee meeting. Last month, the Israeli Knesset’s Internal Affairs Committee discussed the matter of the suspended Palestinian prisoner hunger strike, and whether there indeed was a negotiation between the Israeli Prison Services (IPS) and the prisoners. The Palestinians were claiming there was a successful negotiation, whilst Israeli officials were claiming nothing happened. And it goes like this… CONTINUE READING Share this: Facebook
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In all the billions of words and electronic images expended in telling the story of the war on drugs, perhaps nothing sums it up quite so concisely as a scene in Showtime's new documentary series The Trade. As a bedraggled mother is dragged off following her arrest on heroin charges, a cop kneels to speak to her crying children. "It's okay," he comforts them. "We're the good guys." After more than a century of this senseless, futile war, you still can't identify the players without a scorecard.
Producer-director Matthew Heineman, in his second go-round with the war on drugs (his 2015 film Cartel Land was nominated for the Oscar in documentaries), has given us an unnervingly close-up study of the conflict. Given an astonishing level of access to both Mexican drug lords and American junkies, he's intercut their stories with a narrative about an Ohio police narcotics squad, which though far more ordinary, is still revealing. Television critic Glenn Garvin previews.
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Dec 12 (Reuters) - Cleantech Invest Oyj:
* LOUDSPRING INCREASES OWNERSHIP IN EAGLE FILTERS
* ‍IS EXERCISING A PART OF ITS OPTIONS IN EAGLE FILTERS, AND INCREASES ITS OWNERSHIP FROM 28% TO 34%​
* ‍HAS ADDITIONAL OPTION TO INCREASE ITS OWNERSHIP FURTHER TO 40%.​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
A couple of weeks ago we shared this special Suzuki Swift from Poland. The car is powered by turbocharged 3.0 L VR6 built by MK2 VRT connected to an AWD drivetrain capable of 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 3.29 seconds. The team just finished their first competition and the Swift went 10.427 sec at 210.03 km/h (130.5 mph) on a unprepared surface. The team is looking forward to breaking into he 9’s very soon.
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COHOES, N.Y. (NEWS10) – One of the drivers involved in a crash on the Cohoes-Waterford Bridge has died.
Officials say Lawrence P. Brisson II, 38, was the only male inside the vehicle.
Both of the vehicles have been towed from the scene and police have reopened the bridge.
The New York State Police Reconstruction Unit spent much of the morning taking pictures and measurements trying to figure out what led up to this deadly head-on collision.
Both the orange Mitsubishi Eclipse and the Chevy Silverado pickup truck were left with significant front-end damage.
Brisson was rushed to the hospital where he later died. The man in the pickup truck was not injured in the crash.
Officers say the driver of the pickup truck is cooperating. So far, no tickets have been issued.
Police say the investigation into the cause of the crash will take some time.
An autopsy is being conducted on Thursday.
It's official—Simone Biles is a bonafide NFL cheerleader.
After being granted a pair of the legendary Houston Texans red boots on Friday, the Olympic gymnast temporarily traded in the balance beam for a spot on the NFL field as the first honorary member of the team.
Her chance came on Sunday when the Texas team faced off against the San Francisco 49ers. While the Texans were not triumphant—falling 10 points behind the 49ers—the gold medalist was every bit a winner as she beamed from the sidelines in the signature red and black uniform with red pom-poms in hand.
"Game day feels," the athlete gushed on social media ahead of the game. "So excited to dance at the Houston Texans Game!"
How do you know when it's true love? When you decide to propose at the exact same time!
That's what happened to Becky McCabe and Jessa Gillaspie.
The couple was at the Memphis Zoo Friday night when McCabe dropped to one knee, pulled out a ring and asked Gillaspie to marry her.
Instead of answering, Gillaspie searched through her purse and presented a ring to McCabe.
The couple posted the video to Facebook where it's now gone viral.
Gillaspie later posted an update saying she was overwhelmed by the positive response.
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MOUNT VERNON, Wash. — A prosecutor says a man charged with killing five people at a mall in Washington state last year has been found dead in his jail cell.
Skagit County Prosecutor Rich Weyrich tells the Skagit Valley Herald (https://goo.gl/79PNrk ) that 20-year-old Arcan Cetin was found hanging in an apparent suicide Sunday evening.
Neither the prosecutor's office nor Cetin's attorney immediately returned messages from The Associated Press seeking confirmation.
Police say Cetin shot a teenage girl, a man and three women in a department store at Cascade Mall in Burlington, north of Seattle, on Sept. 23. Authorities captured him about 30 hours later near his apartment.
His family said he suffered from psychiatric problems.
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ALAMEDA, Calif. -- The Oakland Raiders have signed quarterback Garrett Gilbert to the practice squad ahead of their first playoff game in 14 years.
Agent Leigh Steinberg announced the move on his Twitter account Monday. Gilbert spent time on the Raiders practice squad last season and was cut by the team in the offseason.
The Raiders were seeking a quarterback familiar with their offense with starter Derek Carr sidelined with a broken leg and backup Matt McGloin's status in question with an injured left shoulder. That leaves rookie Connor Cook as the only healthy quarterback under contract.
Oakland (12-4) opens the postseason Saturday at AFC South champion Houston (9-7).
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May 30 (Reuters) - Springboks assistant coach Pieter de Villiers has been released from his contract to take up an opportunity in France, South Africa Rugby said on Wednesday.
France's L'Equipe newspaper reported he was set to join Stade Francais, the club he ended his playing career with in 2008 and that is now under the guidance of former South Africa coach Heyneke Meyer.
Former France prop De Villiers, 45, joined SA Rugby in 2012 as a consultant, working with Meyer, and was appointed assistant coach this year under Rassie Erasmus.
"De Villiers has requested a release from this position, and subsequently from his SA Rugby contract, due to family commitments," SA Rugby said in a statement. (Reporting by Alan Baldwin in London, editing by Ed Osmond)
(WESH) A Good Samaritan saw a Cocoa, Florida home on fire Tuesday and ran into the flames to save a woman and two of her dogs.
"Driving by and I seen some clouds and it was too big to be a bonfire," Josh Leissa said.
Leissa decided he needed to act.
"I went into the front door and that part was blocked so I couldn't go in there. So I had to go to the back and she was in the back room." he said. " A lot of smoke. Could barely see anything."
Inside Leissa found a woman lying down, the only protection he could offer her was a yellow rain poncho.
"I grabbed her and her dogs and got her out of there," Leissa said.
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The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has published a 10-page World Refugee Day 2017 “toolkit” that includes a prayer, advocacy suggestions, sample text for social media, and “sample talking points.”
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WALKER, MI -- Police are investigating after someone made an announcement over a Meijer store intercom that missiles were headed toward the United States.
The incident, described by police as a prank, happened at the Meijer store at 315 Wilson Ave. NW about 9:40 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2, Walker police said.
Police were dispatched to the store at that time to investigate the suspicious situation.
Police believe the announcement was made from an unknown phone within the store.
Officers are working with Meijer store personnel to get more information about the announcement.
A man remained in critical condition in hospital on Saturday evening after being shot inside an apartment garage on Côte-des-Neiges Rd., near Decelles Ave.
The shooting, signalled to the police by a 911 caller, occurred just before 4 p.m. on Saturday, Montreal police spokesperson Constable Jean-Pierre Brabant said.
The man, who is 38, was hit at least once in the upper body, Brabant said.
The man is known to police, he added.
Côte-des-Neiges is closed southbound beginning at Queen Mary Rd. until further notice while the police investigate.
Brabant said investigators are expecting to examine surveillance video in the area to help identify a suspect or suspects.
There have been no arrests.
Germantown stays perfect in district play, beating Holmes County Central 41-20.
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Baku. 1 March. REPORT.AZ/ "Azerbaijan Caspian Shipping" CJSC has announced open competitions for procurement of steel sheets, medical equipment, electrical goods, steel angles, colorful sheets, six-edged and round metals and ship diesel generator.
Report informs citing the official media.
According to information, those who want to participate in the competition may visit www.acsc.az and get additional documents and details from the announcement section. Application deadline is March 7. Documents must be submitted at Rasulzadeh Street 5, Baku.
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U.S rapper Wale has praised the South African audience for their love of music.
During his performance at Zone 6 Venue in Soweto, Wale said that performing in South Africa was the highlight of his career.
He said that he has traveled all around the globe performing for different people but none of those audiences came close to South African audience.
The rapper even called SA his second home.
Jidena, Reason and DJ Dimplez were some of the artists who attended the event.
The Lotus Flower Bomb and Matrimony hitmaker is in the country to shoot a music video for Kwesta's hit song titled 'Spirit', which he is featured on.
There’s a Grinch sneaking around Oakview Woods Park.
Since the Town of Wasaga Beach’s tree-lighting ceremony on Nov. 25, vandals have cut up the lights three times on the Christmas tree at the park.
Town officials now say if it happens again, the lights on the tree will go out — permanently.
“Repairs were made each time but if the vandalism continues the lights will be removed,” town officials stated in a tweet.
The Aston Martin Rapide AMR was teased last year in concept form but now the production version will be the first car to come from Aston’s high-performance arm when it arrives on roads in the final quarter of 2018.
Only 210 units are planned for the 592 hp (441 kW) V12 four-door and thanks to a development car that was spotted testing at the Nürburgring recently, we get to see that the production car will retain most of the parts previewed by the Rapide AMR concept of 2017.
The engine is essentially the same as the one in the GT12 version of the previous-gen Vantage. It breathes through a new quad exhaust system that will help to free up the flow of engine waste gases while also giving the V12 a racier tone.
Democrat Rosebud wins special election for Mississippi House
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A Democrat has won a special election to fill an empty seat in the Mississippi House, so the partisan balance in the chamber remains the same.
Tracey Rosebud of Tutwiler defeated Blake Ferretti of Cleveland in a special election Tuesday in District 30. It includes parts of Bolivar, Quitman, Sunflower and Tallahatchie counties.
Party labels don't appear on ballots in Mississippi special elections, but Democrats had endorsed Rosebud.
Unofficial results showed Rosebud received 1,429 votes and Ferretti received 1,275.
Rosebud will serve until January 2020, filling the end of a term started by Democrat Robert Huddleston of Sumner, who had served since 1996. Huddleston resigned during the 2018 legislative session to spend more time with his family.
Republicans hold a three-fifths supermajority in the Mississippi House and Senate.
Top Talkers: The Morning Joe panel discusses the continued fallout from the resignation of National Security Adviser Michael Flynn, who knew what and when and what it could mean for the WH.
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Fuentes exited Monday's spring game after being hit by a pitch, Zach Buchanan of The Athletic Arizona reports.
Specifics regarding the injury remain unclear, but an update should come forth once he's further evaluated following the conclusion of Monday's Cactus League game. Consider Fuentes, who is expected to open the season with Triple-A Reno, day-to-day for now.
SEOUL, April 28 A top foreign policy adviser to South Korean presidential front runner Moon Jae-in said on Friday that U.S. President Donald Trump's suggestion Seoul pay for the THAAD advanced U.S. missile defense system would be an "impossible option".
In an exclusive interview, Trump told Reuters on Thursday that he wants South Korea to pay for the $1 billion Terminal High Altitude Area Defence (THAAD) system.
"Even if we purchase THAAD, its main operation would be in the hands of the United States," said Kim Ki-jung, a foreign policy adviser to Moon and professor at Seoul's Yonsei University.
"So purchasing it would be an impossible option. That was our topic when we were considering the options,"
(Reporting by James Pearson; Editing by Michael Perry)
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) on Wednesday suspended posting Corps members to some local government areas of Kaduna State following unrest in the affected areas.
NYSC Coordinator in the State, Dahunsi Mohammed disclosed this during an interactive session with Corps employers in Kaduna State
Mohammed said the organisation would not be posting Corps members to some areas until it was crystal clear that such places were safe for young Nigerian graduates.
He mentioned specifically Birnin-Gwari, Kajuru, and any other crisis areas.
“We are sorry we did not post Corps members to places we know there is crisis.
“We stopped posting Corps members to Birnin-Gwari and we have also withdrawn all Corps members serving at Kasuwa Magani, where crisis recently broke out.
“This will continue until normalcy returns to these areas and other places where we have social unrest,” he said.
The knock on the UNLV baseball team so far this season was the slow start the Rebels’ bats have
WHILE the rain might have kept a few trainers from accepting their runners today, it has done nothing to dampen the excitement that comes with a July Carnival.
The opening day of the five-day extravaganza, Westlawn Finance Black and Gold Race Day, is one filled with hope.
There are local trainers chasing that elusive place in the two feature races that stop the town, while the city slickers have come to raid Grafton of its riches.
There is also the first 2YO race of the carnival, which gives trainer's a chance to show off the future of their stables.
There is definitely a drop in quality in both prelude races, the John Carlton Cup and Grafton Cup Prelude, but I don't think it will take away from the quality of the racing.
Veteran trainer Neville Stewart told me yesterday it is all about the quality you keep, and at the end of the day all the horses vying for the rich prize are of the same quality.
The day has been well supported by some of the bigger names in racing and that is good signs for the Carnival.
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Labour MP Clive Lewis has been cleared by the party over allegations of sexual harassment, it emerged today.
The Norwich South MP was accused of giving a 39-year-old woman’s backside a “big squeeze” while hugging her at the Party’s annual conference, which took place in Brighton in September.
He denied the allegation, and today said he was “very pleased to be able to put this behind me and move on.”
Lewis had previously apologised after telling a man to "get on your knees, bitch" during an event at campaign group Momentum's fringe conference, The World Transformed.
He added: “I believe it right and proper that the Labour Party treats all allegations of bullying, harassment and sexual misconduct seriously.
"I want to express my gratitude to my wife, friends and constituents who have supported me during recent weeks."
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Vardaman and Calhoun City will open the slow pitch softball playoffs Saturday on the road.
The Lady Rams will play a best of three series at Myrtle. Game one is scheduled to start at 11 a.m. Myrtle finished second in their region winning five of their last seven games. They ended the year with a 16-10 record overall
Calhoun City will travel to Ingomar. The Lady Falcons won their region. Game one is set for 10 a.m.
Feb 14 Ionis Pharmaceuticals Inc -
* Ionis earns $75 million from Bayer for advancing IONIS-FXI Rx and IONIS-FXI-L Rx
* Co to also initiate development of IONIS-FXI-L(Rx), which uses Ionis' proprietary ligand conjugated antisense, or LICA, technology Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The good news is David Pocock is ready for his ACT Brumbies comeback and could be thrust into the starting side next week to renew his duel with Wallabies skipper Michael Hooper.
The bad news for the Brumbies is Pocock's looming return will be offset by the news hooker Josh Mann-Rea's Super Rugby season is over.
Josh Mann-Rea has been ruled out for the rest of the Super Rugby season. Photo: Karleen Minney
The Brumbies are hopeful Pocock will play his first game for the club in almost two years in a derby clash against the NSW Waratahs in Canberra on March 31.
But Mann-Rea's season has ended in injury heartbreak after the 37-year-old's body was twisted awkwardly two weeks ago, shattering his campaign after just three games.
Mann-Rea will have surgery this week to reattach his hamstring to the bone, ruling him out of action for up to six months.
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A body found in a canal yesterday has been confirmed as a woman in her 80s from Chirk.
She was pulled from the water close to the Poachers Pocket pub on the Chirk Road just before noon yesterday .
The death is currently being treated as unexplained but not suspicious, by police.
A West Mercia Police spokesman said: “Officers from Shropshire have confirmed that a body found in the canal near to The Poachers Pocket pub in Chirk earlier today is that of a woman in her eighties from Chirk.”
He added: “Her next of kin has been informed and formal identification has taken place. A file is now being prepared for the coroner.
“The discovery was made by members of the public at just before midday.”
Twelve suspected pirates were involved in the attack which occurred at around noon.
INS Trishul thwarted piracy attempt on Indian ship MV Jag Amar at 1230 hrs in Gulf of Aden. (Photo: ANI)
New Delhi: The Navy on Friday thwarted a pirate attack on a ship flying the Indian flag in the Gulf of Aden, Navy sources said.
Twelve suspected pirates were involved in the attack which occurred at around noon, they said.
Stealth frigate Trishul thwarted the attack. An operation by navy’s special forces to fully secure the ship is on, the sources said.
Major alcoholic beverage company Diageo North America in Norwalk has named Lavanya Chandrashekar its chief financial officer (CFO), effective July 1.
Chandrashekar’s more than 20-year career has taken her to Asia, North America, and Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), where she held regional CFO roles. She joins Diageo from Mondelēz International, an American multinational confectionery, food and beverage company, where she was vice president of global cost leadership and supply chain finance.
“Lavanya is a highly strategic leader with a passion for developing people and teams,” said Diageo North America President Deirdre Mahlan, to whom Chandrashekar will report. “She has built an extensive career supporting global organizations while delivering outstanding results and driving transformational change.”
Notably, Diageo recently won 72 medals during the 2018 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
MQ-9s Begin Operations Out of Poland
(Source: US Air Forces Europe; issued May 21, 2018)
A US Air Force MQ-9 Reaper medium altitude, long endurance (MALE) drone taxiing on the Polish Air Force’s Miroslawiec Air Base. (USAFE photo)
The United States and Poland have a standing relationship to address issues of regional and global security. To advance those interests, U.S. Air Forces in Europe, the air component of U.S. European Command, is operating MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft at Miroslawiec Air Base as a visible expression of U.S. efforts to enhance regional stability.
This mission, starting in May 2018, has been fully coordinated with the Polish government.
It is designed to promote stability and security within the region and to strengthen relationships with NATO allies and other European partners.
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BRUSSELS — European Union foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini is meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address the issues of Jerusalem as Israel's capital and the chances of reinvigorating negotiations on the peace process.
Mogherini has joined many EU leaders in expressing disapproval of the U.S. decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital. She said during a joint media address Monday that "the only realistic solution to the conflict between Israel and Palestine is based on two states with Jerusalem as the capital of both."
Netanyahu insisted that what U.S. President Donald Trump did was "put facts squarely on the table. Peace is based on reality."
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NEW YORK - A total of 13 settlements in 2016 were large enough to be added to the top 100 list of securities class action settlements, including one to the top 10 all-time, in terms of total settlement amount, according to a report issued by corporate governance solutions provider Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (ISS) Securities Class Action Services Inc. on June 13.
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Matt Leseur — Bremuda ski team member from Vail who just made Olympics at Ruka World Cup
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Riley Campbell — Coach who discovered Smith, also coach of the Bermuda moguls skiing team and a coach for Ski & Snowboard Club Vail
John Dowling — Coach who discovered Campbell, also program director for Ski & Snowboard Club Vail
Tess Johnson — Ski & Snowboard Club Vail athlete who could benefit from having Campbell at Olympics now that Leseur qualified
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TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Police in a Phoenix suburb say one of Uber’s self-driving vehicles has struck and killed a pedestrian.
Police in the city of Tempe said Monday that the vehicle was in autonomous mode with an operator behind the wheel when the woman walking outside of a crosswalk was hit.
Sgt. Ronald Elcock says in an email that the accident happened overnight but did not say whether it occurred Sunday night or Monday morning.
The woman died of her injuries at a hospital and her name was not made public.
Uber has been testing the self-driving vehicles in Tempe and Phoenix for months.
Police said Uber is cooperating in the investigation.
The company did not immediately respond to an email message sent Monday morning seeking comment.
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WOLFSBURG, Germany (Reuters) - Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) expects cash outflows of 4-5 billion euros ($4.7-5.9 billion) next year in relation to the dieselgate emissions cheating scandal, the carmaker’s Chief Financial Officer Frank Witter told journalists on Monday.
FILE PHOTO: A Volkswagen logo is pictured at the International Auto Show in Mexico City, Mexico November 23, 2017. REUTERS/Henry Romero
“I am not at all relaxed with regard to the diesel issue,” Witter said. The figure is below the up to 17 billion euros in outflows expected this year.
Dieselgate has so far cost the company more than 25 billion euros and contributed to a strategy shift in the sector toward electric vehicles, with most manufacturers having announced far-reaching investment packages.
Lamar Odom with his children. Lamar Odom wants 2017 to be a slam-dunk. To prepare for the New Year, he checked himself into a 30-day rehab program in December to address the demons that led to his near-fatal overdose in 2015. Though he’s expected to be in rehab at midnight Saturday, he managed to spend…
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump wants to send man back to the moon — and on to Mars.
Trump is signing a space policy directive directing NASA “to lead an innovative space exploration program to send American astronauts back to the moon, and eventually Mars.”
That’s according to White House spokesman Hogan Gidley.
Trump has taken several steps to refocus NASA’s mission on space exploration.
He’ll sign the directive at the White House Monday.
Pomona police swept through six parks in the city Thursday night, dismantling 11 homeless encampments, making 17 arrests and issuing two citations, one for improperly possessing a modified replica firearm.
One of the arrests was for a person on an outstanding no-bail warrant. More than two dozen people were interviewed during the effort.
The six parks combed through: Civic Center, Ganesha, Ted Greene, Willie White, Palomares, and Martin Luther King Jr.
The deployment was made because the encampments were “affecting the quality of life for citizens in the city of Pomona,” Cpl. Kristian Gutierrez says in a statement.
Pomona PD asked that anyone with information about a homeless encampment call the agency at 909-620-2085.
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Weekend train services in Queensland's southeast will be cut from half hourly to hourly during the Commonwealth Games.
The Gold Coast line however will run on an accelerated schedule with trains arriving every 15 minutes during the Games from April 4 to 15, News Corp reports.
This will enable Queensland Rail to free up drivers, who are scarce, for the duration of the event.
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NEW YORK (AP) – Rumor the German shepherd has become America’s top dog.
Cheered loudly all around the ring by a packed crowd at Madison Square Garden, Rumor was picked as best in show at the Westminster Kennel Club on Tuesday night.
Rumor became just the second German shepherd to win the nation’s most prestigious pooch parade, joining the fittingly named Manhattan in 1987. Rumor retired after a near-miss at Westminster last year, but she returned a month ago to give it another try.
The 5-year-old Rumor is named for the Adele hit song “Rumor Has It.” This was the 104th career win for Rumor, and handler and co-owner Kent Boyles said earlier in the day that this would definitely, for real, be her last major show.
There were nearly 2,800 dogs entered in the 141st Westminster canine competition, spread across the 202 eligible breeds and varieties.
Rumor beat out a Norwegian elkhound, a Pekingese, a miniature poodle, an Irish setter, a boxer and a Norwich terrier in the final ring.
Johnson said he was questioned two weeks later about the ammunition, and during questioning had to leave to pick up his daughter. He said he had forgotten he had the bullets, and pulled over to check to see if they were still in his car. He recalled a text message his attorney sent him saying that if investigators found the bullets, he'd be criminally charged. Johnson said he knew he had to get rid of the bullets, so he threw them out the window.
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2017 is here, and so is the sun. For now at least.
Southport and West Lancashire residents are currently enjoying some sunny Bank Holiday Monday weather, though it'll cool down later with frost expected. Highs of 5 °C, but could drop as low as -2 °C tonight.
According to the Met Office, Tuesday will be cloudier with the odd spot of rain. It'll be breezy but warmer than today, with highs of 8 °C.
The rest of the week is set to become brighter and colder again. Wednesday will bring with it some sunny spells and an overnight frost.
Thursday looks generally dry and bright, while Friday will be milder, windier and wetter.
Highs of 9 °C on Friday.
The sun will set at 4.03pm today - rising at 8.28am tomorrow.
Visiter.co.uk will keep you updated.
A muster of peacocks took a stroll on the shoulder of the westbound lanes of I-76 in Philadelphia Wednesday night.
We swear it’s not our mascot. Four peacocks slowed down traffic on the Schuylkill Expressway.
The birds were found walking down I-76 westbound near the Girard Avenue exit Wednesday around 8:30 p.m. State police told NBC10 they escaped from the nearby Philadelphia Zoo.
Two lanes on I-76 westbound were closed as police drove near them. Traffic was backed up for miles as police appeared to escort the four birds down the highway.
SkyForce10 was above the scene as the peacocks approached Roosevelt Boulevard.
Police managed to form a barricade around the peacocks but the four birds then flew away into nearby trees, with one of them managing to fly across the highway.
State Police told NBC10 they're no longer trying to capture the peacocks now that they're off the road and the two lanes were reopened.
NEW YORK (AP) — On college campuses and in workplaces, gender-neutral pronouns are more than just a new wave of political correctness. They're the focus of debate that stretches back hundreds of years.
University of Illinois language historian Dennis Baron says early pronoun scrappers were usually more concerned with grammatical correctness over a keen commitment to inclusivity in avoiding the generic "he" and singular "they" as a replacement.
In 1884, the invented pronoun "thon" was publicized by the coiner, C.C. Converse, as an expedient pronoun for all genders.
This time around, "they" and "them" seem to be winning the race of acceptance as gender neutrals. Baron says time will tell whether they're afforded broad acceptance.
FRANKFURT, Aug 14 (Reuters) - German insurer Talanx raised its full-year profit guidance on Monday, citing a strong first-half performance at its property and casualty reinsurance business.
The group said it now expected to post 2017 net profit of around 850 million euros ($1.00 billion), compared with a previous forecast for around 800 million euros and analyst consensus for 845 million in a Reuters poll.
In the second quarter, net profit jumped 24 percent to 225 million euros, above the average analyst estimate of 221 million.
The Colts and Ebron reached agreement on a two-year contract Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Selected 10th overall by the Lions in the 2014 draft, Ebron was unable to uphold lofty expectations, despite earning at least 52 percent of the offensive snaps in each of the last three seasons. If one cherry picks his best marks in each category, the line reads 61 catches (in 2016) on 86 targets (2017) for 711 yards (2016) and five touchdowns (2015). Overall, he averaged just 7.2 YPT and caught a TD every 16.9 receptions as a Lion, but working in his favor with the Colts will be the attention paid to No. 1 tight end Jack Doyle by opposing defenses. If Andrew Luck (shoulder) is able to play a majority of the upcoming campaign, Ebron could benefit further in weekly box scores.
The pressure is on to put meat on the deck and when something comes between these fishermen and their paycheck they don’t hold back.
World stocks hit fresh highs on Wednesday with European markets joining the party as early indications suggest 2018 will be another year of synchronised global growth led by a robust European economy. David Pollard reports.
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The Cavs need your help to get by the Pacers in Round 1 of the playoffs!
Thankfully, the weather is turning for the better, and it's time to pack the Q for the watch party this Friday when they play in Indiana for Game 6.
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WASHINGTON, Aug 14 (Reuters) - New York Fed President William Dudley said on Monday that market expectations that the U.S. central bank would begin trimming its balance sheet were not unreasonable.
In an interview with the Associated Press, Dudley also said he supports another interest rate rise this year if the economy evolves as expected.
Police are investigating after Loobi Crafts in Leighton Buzzard was broken into at the weekend.
Officers were called to reports of a burglary at the craft shop in Rylands Mews, Lake Street, on Sunday morning.
The incident is believed to have happened in the early hours.
The offenders gained access to the premises by forcing metal bars from a window and breaking it.
The shop’s cash register and a quantity of gift vouchers were taken, but later recovered near Parson’s Close.
An investigation is ongoing and anyone with any information is asked to call 101 quoting reference number JD/12344/2018 or report information online at www.bedfordshire.police.uk/report.
The Panhellenic Pharmacists’ Association (PFS) has called for an investigation into a website run by an NGO based in Thessaloniki which sells concoctions that purport to cure cancer, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis and Parkinson’s disease among a long list of ailments.
In a statement, PFS has called on authorities to intervene in order to safeguard public health from what it described as the unregulated sale of products of unknown provenance.
PFS president Kyriakos Theodosiadis described the website’s activity as criminal.
After an exciting first day of district competition, the Alliance Lady Bulldog softball team will have a day to recharge.
Rain in McCook has led to a postponement of the remaining games in the tournament. Alliance now faces a rematch with Cozad Saturday morning at 11:00am. The Lady Bulldogs could play as many as four games tomorrow, but they are just one loss away from elimination.
AM 1400 KCOW will follow the Lady Bulldogs in their progress tomorrow, and carry all games the team plays. This may result in a partial pre-emption of the Nebraska/Wisconsin football game; if so, Husker score updates will be provided on KCOW in-between innings.
Mike Glesinger will provide play-by-play from McCook.
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WASHINGTON, April 24 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday said there was a good chance that the United States could reach a trade agreement with China and that his treasury secretary would head there for negotiations in a few days.
Trump, speaking to reporters at the White House, also said the United States was engaged in serious trade talks with the European Union, and negotiations with Mexico and Canada over North American Free Trade Agreement(NAFTA) were going nicely. (Reporting by Susan Heavey Editing by David Alexander)
A team from FBN Insurance Limited and FBN General Insurance Limited recently paid a visit to the Down’s Syndrome Foundation as part of their end of the year appreciation activities. A statement from the firm said that while receiving the combined team of both companies at the administrative office and resource centre of the foundation […]
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Users of Waze can now customize the GPS app to give them directions in the voice of “Dateline NBC” investigator Keith Morrison.
The special feature will be available through April 2. To activate it, download the Waze app, go to “Settings,” choose “Voice Directions” and then pick “Keith Morrison – Dateline NBC.”
According to NBC, “Dateline” fans have been asking for Morrison’s voice as a navigation option “for years.” NBC said they’re getting their wish as a Valentine’s Day gift celebrating the in-depth news program’s 25th anniversary.
==Above, we show you what it would be like if 24 Hour News 8 TV personalities narrated your GPS.==
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Baltimore-based actor David Keltz will return to northeast Ohio for the eighth straight year to present “Poe in Person: An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe” at James A. Garfield National Historic Site on Oct. 20-21.
Keltz will appear as Poe in each performance, reciting Poe stories and poems completely from memory. Each evening will feature two performances by Keltz, the first at 6 p.m. and the second at 8.
The 6 p.m. shows will feature performances of the poem “The Raven” and the story “The Tell-Tale Heart.” The 8 p.m. shows will feature “The Raven” as well as the story “The Pit and the Pendulum.”
Tickets are $15 per person per performance and are sold on a first-come, first-served basis and must be purchased in person at the Site’s visitor center. Call the Site at 440-255-8722 for additional information. This event is for individuals age 16 and over.
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Tickets also include an open house tour of the Garfield home. The Garfield National Historic Site is located at 8095 Mentor Ave. in Mentor.
MUMBAI: Drivers for app-based cab aggregators Uber and Ola started an indefinite strike across India on Monday, demanding extra pay as a surge in the number of cabs on the two platforms, coupled with cutbacks in incentive payments, have stung drivers. The strike, which began at midnight on Sunday, centred on the financial centre of Mumbai and was called by political party Maharashtra Navnirman Sena’s transport union.
Drivers in other cities like the capital New Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Pune among others would also take part, party leaders said over the weekend.
“Drivers are in huge debt, but the firms are favouring those driving company-owned vehicles,” Sanjay
Naik, president of the MNS transport wing told a press conference on Saturday. Drivers were making a fraction of what was promised to them when they partnered with the companies, he added. — Reuters
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MILFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — A New Haven man is facing charges after he allegedly strangled a woman on Sunday afternoon.
Milford Police say they were called to the Beth-El Center after getting reports of a possible domestic violence incident. An investigation led to the arrest of 28-year-old Stephen Rattley.
Rattley is accused of engaging in a physical altercation with a female inside of the center. Police say at one point he placed his hands around the victim’s throat, restricitng airflow.
Rattley is facing disorderly conduct, assault and strangulation charges. He was in court on Monday.
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Tiger Brands says it’s now temporarily closed its Pretoria abattoir and is awaiting the results of genome tests which will determine the strain of the bacteria.
JOHANNESBURG – Tiger Brands is again appealing to consumers to return all Enterprise processed meats after traces of listeria were found at its production plant in Pretoria.
This discovery follows the suspension of operations at the company's Germiston and Polokwane factories after they were linked to the listeriosis outbreak.
Tiger Brands says it’s now temporarily closed its Pretoria abattoir and is awaiting the results of genome tests which will determine the strain of the bacteria.
Spokesperson Nevashnee Naicker says: “As a precautionary measure, we’re voluntarily recalling all snack-branded chilled processed meat products. Consumers are asked to please return these products from where they purchased them and get their full refund.”
Hidden inside the hardware of the special Scorpio edition of the Xbox One X is an graving of Master Chief. Riding a scorpion.
No, that's not a joke.
YouTube channel Unocero broke down the new Xbox One X Project Scorpio Edition console earlier this week, checking out each component of the powerful predecessor to the Xbox One. While doing so, they pointed out this engraving on the motherboard:
That would be the protagonist of the Halo series, Master Chief, riding on top of a giant scorpion as if it was a horse (or maybe a Ghost).
Master Chief is the most recognizable video game character exclusive to Xbox systems, and the scorpion upon which he is riding is a reference to the codename for the Xbox One X: Scorpio.
If you managed to preorder an Xbox One X Project Scorpio Edition, just be careful if you want to tear apart your console to see the easter egg, please.
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Adam Hunter is at the Saskatchewan Legislature and will be tweeting live from question period during Wednesday's proceedings.
He'll have the blow-by-blow debate and instant analysis as the NDP Opposition and the Saskatchewan Party government square off in the legislative chamber.
Proceedings are expected to get underway around 2 p.m. CST.
Weinstein Co. Hit With $7.2M Suit Over ‘Paddington 2’
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 8:31 PM EST) -- A Canadian company hit The Weinstein Co. in California state court with a suit alleging the film studio breached a contract giving the Canadian company the right to distribute "Paddington 2" in Canada, costing it $7.2 million.
The Weinstein Co. LLC signed a contract in 2006 guaranteeing Entertainment One Films Canada Inc. exclusive rights to distribute certain films in Canada, but then gave the contract to Warner Bros. instead, according to Wednesday's complaint.
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Earlier this week the Friends of the Marysville Public Library welcomed writer Kristen Lepionka, pictured above, to Veteran’s Memorial Auditorium as part of its 13th-annual Author Series. Lepionka, a Columbus based writer, is the author of The Last Place You Look, a mystery set in Columbus which earned starred reviews from Library Journal and Booklist. Her upcoming novel What You Want to See, will be released this spring. During her presentation, Lepionka shared insights on her journey to become a published writer, answered audience questions, and held a meet and greet for attendees, where she signed copies of her novel. The Friends of the Library Author Series continues on Tuesday, Feb. 20, with youth adult suspense writer Jody Casella. For more information on the series, those interested may visit marysvillefriends.com.
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Law enforcement authorities in South Florida want to talk to a 22-year-old man wanted as a "person of interest" in the shooting death of rising rap star XXXTentacion (ex-ex-ex-ten-ta-see-YAWN).
Broward Sheriff's Office spokeswoman Veda Coleman-Wright said in a news release sent Tuesday night that detectives want to ask Robert Allen what he knows about the rapper's death. She says he's also wanted on a felony warrant for violating probation for possession of flakka and carrying a concealed weapon.
XXXTentacion, whose real name is Jahseh Dwayne Onfroy, was shot June 18. Detectives said a SUV blocked the 20-year-old rapper's luxury sports car in the driveway of a Fort Lauderdale-area motorcycle dealership and two masked men confronted him during an apparent robbery attempt.
Twenty-two-year-old Dedrick Williams faces murder charges. He hasn't entered a plea.
The tunning house HyperCar Development, released a video with a radically improved McLaren 12C. The car is a 12C Spider, it has an eight point roll cage and a hard top roof. It has the front lights and the bumper of the 650S and the hood of the P1, in order to be more aerodynamic.
On the back it has been converted into a Long Tail version, at the edge of the tail, it has the P1 GTR wing designed by the McLaren Special Operations Department.
Its engine is the same 3.8 liter V8 as a normal 12C, but now it has three large turbos and upgrades in the transmission to handle the extra power. The car is now able to produce the extraordinary amount of 1,200 hp!
VOORHEES, N.J. (AP) — A 12-year-old New Jersey girl spent Valentine's Day delivering over 1,300 books donated to a children's hospital.
Charlotte Olson tells the Courier-Post (http://on.cpsj.com/2lOTagL ) her original goal was to collect 1,000 children's books as a way to give back to her town of Voorhees.
She started the book drive before Christmas, using social media, her family and church to help spread the word.
On Tuesday, she brought boxes full of books to Children's Regional Hospital at Cooper's outpatient Voorhees site. She also gave $220 to go toward more book purchases.
The books were presented to physicians and staff, who'll distribute them to patients at sites throughout the year as part of Cooper's Reach Out and Read program.
The hospital says it's the largest book donation they've ever received.
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WATAUGA COUNTY, N.C. – Boone firefighters responded to a home in Watauga County that collapsed due to torrential rainfall, WSOC reports.
One person died from the incident and another was still missing Wednesday night.
Crews are in the 200 block of Pine Ridge Road in the Heavenly Mountain subdivision. Two people were reportedly in the home.
Earlier Wednesday, Governor Roy Cooper declared a state of emergency after days of rain has caused havoc in western North Carolina.
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A crew from Slough Fire Station were called to a fire in the open on Eton Wick Road this morning (Wednesday).
One fire engine was sent from Slough Fire Station at 10.54am and spent 15 minutes tackling the fire, which was behind some allotments.
The incident comes after a series of field fires this week, including one near the Wyevale Garden Centre in Little Marlow on Monday, another by Stompits Road in Holyport yesterday afternoon and a blaze which burnt 60 tonnes of hay in a Holyport farm last night and this morning.
Update 5.20pm: Firefighters have said the fire was caused by accident after someone started a bonfire. No people were harmed.
A man accused of keeping a woman as a "sex slave" and repeatedly drugging and raping her at a home in Brisbane's west over a number of weeks has been denied bail.
The 29-year-old, who can't be named for legal reasons, appeared in the Brisbane Magistrates Court on Saturday charged with 28 offences, including deprivation of liberty, six counts of rape and five counts each of of sexual assault.
He was remanded in custody to appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court on February 26.
CANTON, Ohio (WHBC) – Canton police are investigating their 16th homicide of the year.
25-year-old Yoshawn Williams was stabbed during an altercation in the 200 block of Ingram Avenue SW at about 8 p.m. Sunday night.
He was pronounced dead at Aultman.
Police arrested 40-year-old Auletti Brown of Canton, who is the Stark County Jail.
No word on what the argument was about.
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Lee (personal) has been cleared to play in Monday's game against the Bulls, Al Iannazzone of Newsday Sports reports .
Lee missed Saturday's game against the Hornets following the death of a family member, but is now back with the team and is set to take the court as usual. He'll presumably reclaim a spot in the starting five and considering he wasn't dealing with any sort of injury, should be in line for a full workload.
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A teenage girl has died after being attacked by a shark while surfing in Western Australia.
The girl, 17, had suffered critical injuries when she was pulled to shore by her father about 16:00 on Monday (09:00 GMT), police said. She later died in hospital.
The teenager's mother and two siblings were also at the scene, a popular surfing spot near Esperance.
It is the third fatal shark attack in Western Australia within 12 months.
The latest incident happened in the same area where a surfer lost his arms in a shark attack in 2014.
Neville Mansted, a professional fisherman, said he would not surf there again.
"That's twice now in the same spot. It could have been my son," he told The West Australian newspaper.
The beach will be closed for at least 48 hours while authorities investigate.
SULLIVAN COUNTY, Ind. (WTHI) - A local fire department wants to build a new firehouse, but they've run into issues with the cost.
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Curry Township is in Sullivan County.
Town board leaders say their firehouse in Shelburn is outdated.
The board has approval to spend $200,000 for a new one, but the only bid they received was for more than $700,000.
The board hopes to start a new round of bidding next week.
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LAS VEGAS (AP) — A federal jury in Nevada is deliberating the fate of six men accused of wielding assault-style rifles during cattleman Cliven Bundy’s dispute with federal agents three years ago.
The panel of eight women and four men returns to work Monday, after getting the case Thursday in U.S. District Court in Las Vegas.
Each defendant faces 10 charges including threatening and assaulting a federal officer, obstruction, extortion, weapon violations and conspiracy.
Each could face more than 50 years in prison if he’s found guilty of crimes of violence, and more than 100 years on all charges.
Prosecutors cast the standoff as a crime of violence that stopped agents from carrying out lawful court orders to impound Bundy cattle.
Defense attorneys say their clients exercised constitutional rights to protest and bear arms.
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ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A lawyer for former residential school students excluded from a national apology in 2008 says Justin Trudeau will be in Labrador on Nov. 24 to apologize.
Steven Cooper says the Prime Minister's Office has confirmed he'll be in Goose Bay for an event that's expected to include about 300 people.
About 1,000 class-action members accepted a $50-million package from the federal government to settle claims of abuse and cultural losses.
A spokesperson for Trudeau could not be immediately reached.
× Colts face uncertainty on ‘Black Monday’
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — The colts ended their season on a high note with a win over the Jacksonville Jaguars, but the team faces uncertainty on “Black Monday,” a day when some NFL head coaches and general managers are fired.
Colts General Manager Ryan Grigson and Head Coach Chuck Pagano are under contract for the next three seasons, but many are wondering if their time will be cut short. This is the second season in a row where the Colts have missed the playoffs, which hasn’t happened since the 1997-1998 season.
Pagano was asked about his job following Sunday’s game. He dodged the question saying, “Happy New Year. Happy New Year. It was a great win, really proud of this team and can’t wait to see my wife and kids.”
Team Owner Jim Irsay didn’t talk to the media after Sunday’s game. He’s expected to announce a decision soon, possibly as early as Monday afternoon.
Sobers Sethi, VP and President, Emerging Markets, Fadi Medlej, Managing Director of Middle East and North Africa, and Charlie Shaver, Chairman and CEO of Axalta Coating Systems inaugurate Axalta's Dubai Auto Refinish Training Center )--Axalta Coating Systems , a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, has launched the first of its kind Automotive Refinish Training Centre in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The Centre will provide expert training in the use of Axalta products that are designed for the repainting of vehicles in body shops.
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CLEVELAND (AP) — LeBron James will sit out Friday’s exhibition game against the Indiana Pacers as he recovers from a sprained left ankle.
James got hurt on Sept. 27 when he stepped on a teammate’s foot in practice. He took part in Cleveland’s workout on Thursday and the club wanted to see how he responded before deciding if he would try to go against the Pacers. He’s going to sit again as a precaution, the team said.
The three-time champion also missed Wednesday’s preseason opener against Atlanta. Cleveland next plays on Tuesday against Chicago.
James and his teammates attended Thursday night’s AL Division Series matchup between the Indians and New York Yankees.
Iman Shumpert will miss Friday’s game with a sprained left foot that is expected to keep him out for a week or more.
The Cavaliers open the regular season on Oct. 17 against the Boston Celtics.
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‘Game of Thrones’ is infamous for killing off characters. No one is safe in Westeros. But after six seasons you forget just how many characters have been killed off by the show’s writers.
So, to get ready for the upcoming season check out this compilation of every major death scene, if you can make it through the full 21 minutes of watching some of your favorite characters bite the dust…
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The City of Wilmington and the Department of Homeland Security are holding the event on Wednesday. According to the DHS, preparing for and training employees to cope with active threats and workplace violence should be a key piece of an organization's emergency action plan.
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Police have arrested a third suspect after opponents to the Dakota Access pipeline hung a banner from the roof of the U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis during the Minnesota Vikings’ season finale against the Chicago Bears.
The 27-year-old woman is accused of obstructing legal process. Police haven’t released details of her role in the incident Sunday afternoon.
Two other people accused of sneaking onto a truss in the roof and rappelling down to unfurl the banner have been arrested for trespass. Formal charges are pending.
The game wasn’t interrupted, but eight rows of fans seated below the banner were cleared as a precaution.
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The Dakota Access pipeline would carry oil from North Dakota to Illinois. Opponents fear it could harm the environment and American Indian artifacts. The pipeline developer disputes that.
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* Yellen to testify before Senate * Producer prices rise more than expected By Karen Brettell NEW YORK, Feb 14 U.S. Treasuries were steady on Tuesday as investors awaited testimony by Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen for any new indication on when the U.S. central bank is likely to next raise interest rates. Yellen gives her semiannual Humphrey Hawkins testimony before lawmakers in Washington on Tuesday and Wednesday. Investors reduced expectations of a rate hi
Restrictions are to be put in place next month on a busy Aberdeen road.
Aberdeen City Council has lodged a new traffic order for Westburn Road starting from 7.30am on January 9 for three days.
Motorists will be prohibited from waiting on the road between its junctions at Bonnymuir Place and 243 Westburn Road.
Fraser Bell, head of head of legal and democratic services at the local authority, said: “Illegally parked vehicles will be removed at the owners expense.
“The measure is necessary to protect public safety during Scottish Gas works.”
The traffic order ends at 10pm on January 12.
The Kings, Queens and individuals of the Carnival bands unveil their elaborately themed costumes showing the creative minds and imagination of designers. 7 pm-midnight. $30-$200.
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Several years back, I came across an interesting study done on hybrid and striped bass in Claytor Lake, Virginia.
The City of Lynnwood, along with Verdant Health, is offering free CPR/AED training to its citizens, to raise awareness of the importance of CPR and AED.
In cases where someone collapses and needs CPR, it is up to bystanders in the area to help until first responders arrive. With more citizens trained in CPR, the chances of a successful outcome increase significantly.
Several classes will be held on Saturday, June 2 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the Verdant Community Wellness Center (4710 196th St. S.W., Lynnwood), starting every hour on the hour from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Note: The 1 p.m. session will be led in Spanish. La sesión de 1 p.m. será dirigida en español.
The class is appropriate for people ages 8 and up.
Reservations are recommended, though drop-in will be available if space allows. To register, visit playlynnwood.com or call 425-670-PLAY (7529).
LAS VEGAS (AP)  Attorneys for embattled casino mogul Steve Wynn say in court documents that he brokered a settlement with a second woman who accused him of sexual misconduct more than a decade ago.
The documents received earlier this month in state court in Las Vegas say Wynn recently went to the FBI to accuse the woman of trying to extort him by threatening to go public with details from the 2006 settlement.
Lawyer Lisa Bloom, who represents the woman, says her client denies the extortion allegations.
The Associated Press generally doesn't name people who say they are victims of sexual misconduct.
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Wynn resigned as chairman and CEO of Wynn Resorts last month amid allegations from several women that he denied.
The FBI declined to confirm Monday whether it has investigated.
The forward refused to sign a new contract with the Gunners and was eventually allowed to join Manchester United in a swap deal including Henrikh Mkhitaryan.
The Chilean’s departure left a sour taste in the mouth of Arsenal supporters and apparently their players were not too keen on the whole fiasco, either.
Gerrard has claimed that Sanchez was “toxic” around the club and it was a good job they granted his leaving wish.
The BT Sport pundit thinks Arsenal will be able to kick on now that they have freshened up their squad with the capture of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
With a mischievous, metaphysical flourish, “Doctor Strange” administers some much-needed CPR to the flagging superhero genre. It doesn’t reinvent the wheel — a power-hungry villain (Mads Mikkelsen) tries to unleash...
Michelle Connor (played by Kym Marsh) will be stunned to learn that her biological son Alex Neeson has turned up in Weatherfield.
TV viewers will have seen the new actor to play Alex on our screens before.
Mount Pleasant star James Burrows will take on the role of Alex for the shock comeback.
The 26-year-old played Denty in the Sky comedy series, along with roles in Prey, Safe House and Love, Lies and Records.
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POLICE have used a tyre deflation device to end the pursuit of a stolen car which started in the Toowoomba area this morning.
The suspect vehicle was detected driving east along the Warrego Hwy from Toowoomba to Ipswich about 11.15am, allegedly evading several attempts by the police to pull the car over.
Police allege the vehicle exited the highway at Blacksoil, where officers waited with a "stinger", which was successfully deployed in the vehicle's path.
Three people, including two males and one female, are assisting with police inquiries.
No charges have been laid.
Police allege the vehicle was stolen from a rental agency at Rocklea.
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Where a plaintiff has challenged the statutory validity of the town of Johnston’s sale of water to a limited liability company, discovery is necessary because of ambiguity in the “other ordinary municipal water supply purposes” language in the statute. “… At issue is whether the Town of Johnston, Rhode Island’s (Johnston) sale of water from the ...
A picture of Robert Marawa and Power FM boss Given Mkhari with a cryptic caption sparked hope among fans on social media that he may be joining the station.
However, speaking to TshisaLIVE, Robert confirmed that he had not announced his next move and that his picture with Given does not mean he is joining Power FM.
"No, I don't know anything about 'negotiations' with Power FM. I have made no announcement of my next move [as far as radio is concerned] as yet but once there is something to announce, I will announce it," he said.
Robert has been silent on his next move since he was sacked from Metro FM in July after he refused to report for work over the "unfair suspension" of his producer.
Ever since then fans have been waiting with baited breath to find out when Robert will be back on the airwaves.
Paris: Former champion Novak Djokovic reached the French Open third round for the 13th consecutive year by beating Spanish qualifier Jaume Munar 7-6 (1), 6-4, 6-4 on Wednesday.
Djokovic, the 2016 Roland Garros champion and former World No 1, is seeded 20 this year after struggling to rediscover his best form after returning from a right elbow injury.
He wasn't at his best on Court Suzanne Lenglen but goes on to face Spain's Roberto Bautista Agut for a place in the last 16.
The Serbian 12-time Grand Slam champion fired 39 winners but 33 unforced errors and was broken three times by Munar, the World No 155.
"I am very happy to be here on Suzanne Lenglen and see so many people and see the support," said Djokovic.
"Jaume is a great player, he has lots of quality and good concentration. I congratulate him on a great match today."
A recent push by Fannie Mae to enable more millennials who are burdened by student debt to buy homes appears to be having its intended effect. Bankers said that they are finding it easier to qualify young homebuyers as a result of the policy changes.
Fannie announced the new rules back in April. Perhaps the most consequential change was a revision to the formula that banks use to calculate a borrower’s debt-to-income ratio, which is a gauge of the person’s ability to make monthly payments.
× Fireworks Responsible for Some of the Year’s Worst Air Pollution
Americans’ fervor for Fourth of July fireworks has some unfortunate side effects.
There’s a jump in fires, gruesome injuries and runaway pets spooked by the noise.
But there’s also a more widespread hazard from the yearly outburst of pyrotechnics: It spikes air pollution so sharply it becomes dangerous for everyone to breathe.
Independence Day and July 5 consistently have some of the worst air quality of the year. With so many fireworks going off at once, levels of fine-particle pollution — a stew of tiny, lung-damaging specks of toxic soot, smoke and ash known as PM2.5 — surge several times higher than federal health standards across Southern California, air monitoring data show.
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The Olympia Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 21 joined fellow members from chapters across the state Monday at the Senate chambers for a resolution honoring the organization's charitable and cultural contributions. Resolution 8633 was presented by Sen. Phil Fortunato , himself an Eagle at the Buckley chapter in Pierce County.
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Uptown Columbus invites you to another weekend jam-packed with family friendly community events!
Becca Zajac with Uptown Columbus joins the News 3 Midday Community Watch to talk on this week’s free performance for the Friday Night Concert Series: D.S.O.S (Deeper Souls of Shade) at 7 p.m. ET on Broadway.
This weekend the Valley also welcomes back the annual Tuskegee Morehouse Classic football game, starting off with a parade from Phenix City through Columbus Saturday morning. Vendors will also set up shop outside the A.J. McClung Memorial Stadium until game time kickoff at 2 p.m. ET. The event will wrap up with a post game block party at the Columbus Civic Center, weather permitting.
Click here to learn more about the 82nd annual Tuskegee Morehouse Classic and all its related events.
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Nearly 24 hours after the state Supreme Court affirmed that the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) does have authority to investigate Richland County’s penny tax program for improper spending, the county still hasn’t said anything publicly about the surprise ruling or addressed what it’ll do next.
Two men, aged 46 and 23, were arrested this morning (Monday, August 14) on suspicion of offences under the Public Processions Act & Section 13 of the Terrorism Act.
The arrests, made in the Omagh area, are part of an ongoing investigation into an unnotified parade in the Lurgan area on April 15th. Both are currently assisting Police with their enquiries.
Donna Moffett, a real estate sales professional in Westminster, has joined the Keller Williams Legacy Westminster Market Center.
Having been in the real estate industry for 46 years, Moffett started as a real estate paralegal then moved on to listing and selling for her clients for the past 36 years. She has received numerous industry awards including Realtor of the Year, Educator of the Year, Presidents Cup, Distinguished Sales Associate, and has served her local board as president, the Millions Dollar Real Estate Professionals President. She is a graduate of the Maryland Realtors Leadership Academy and holds designations as Certified Residential Specialist, Graduate Realtor Institute, At Home With Diversity and Workforce Housing.
The Keller Williams Legacy Westminster Market Center, 531 Old Westminster Pike, Westminster, was established in 2016 and has 18 associates.
The A259 road heading out of Eastbourne towards Seaford has been closed off after an incident this morning (Monday).
A Brighton & Hove bus slid across the road by the entrance to the Downs Golf Club.
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The incident is causing major delays for motorists already struggling in the snow and slush.
Some motorists have abandoned their vehicles.
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At one public college in Washington state, the focus is on creating a community of adult learners. Evergreen State's Tacoma Program stands out among other programs that cater to students returning for their bachelor's degree: it's all about "deep learning" that connects subject areas and brings students together.
NPR's Anya Kamenetz (@anya1anya) reports.
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In the latest episode of Democracy in Crisis, we hear a conversation between Sohail Daulatzai and Brandon Soderberg about Daulatzai's book, Fifty Years of "The Battle of Algiers": Past As Prologue. They discuss the lasting legacy of the classic film, its different uses and interpretations through history, and what it can teach us today about resistance, neocolonialism and counterinsurgency. Sohail Daulatzai is associate professor of Film and Media Studies and associate professor in the African American Studies School of Humanities at the University of California, Irvine. Brandon Soderberg is chief advisor and editor at large for Democracy in Crisis and interim editor-in-chief at the Baltimore City Paper .
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Could former Arsenal midfielder Mikel Arteta be the front-runner to succeed Arsene Wenger?
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Exum left Friday's preseason game against the Suns with an apparent shoulder injury, Jody Genessy of the Deseret News reports.
Exum was involved in a collision during the first quarter and immediately ran to the locker room grabbing his left shoulder. Multiple Jazz beat writers speculated that the guard may have dislocated his shoulder, but the Jazz are yet to provide an official diagnosis, and one likely won't come until he can be evaluated by team medical personnel. Exum almost certainly won't return to action Friday and should be considered day-to-day until further notice.
The Belgian Heritage Center in Namur will present the tale of the Peshtigo fire as it affected the Belgian settlement with two presentations Sunday. Barb Chisholm will tell the story through the memories of her great grandmother, Emmerence Englebert at 10AM and 1PM. Sunday is the anniversary of the fire 146 years ago in 1871…
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Belgian booyah will be sold for $4 a bowl between the presentations. All proceeds will benefit the Belgian Heritage Center in its mission to preserve and promote the area’s unique culture, history and architecture. The Belgian Heritage Center is located in the former Saint Mary of the Snow Church in Namur, 1255 County DK.
For more information about the Belgian Heritage Center go to www.belgianheritagecenter.org
During the Summer months blood donations fall dramatically. According to the Irish Blood Transfusion Service, as of this morning (Wednesday, July 4) there are just four days supply of O+; O- and A+ blood; five days supply of A-; 6 days supply of B+; just one days supply of B-; 17 days supply of AB+ and 14 days supply of AB-.
The IBTS is asking that as many donors as possible come to Ballinamore Community Centre, Co. Leitrim today to make a donation. Every donation is vital and your donation could save a life.
Donations can be made from 3pm to 5pm and from 7pm to 9.30pm today.
Those with B- blood type are especially needed.
By Grant Butler, The Oregonian/OregonLive
When people head to a performance by Cirque du Soleil, they know they should expect the unexpected. That’s especially true with “Kurios – Cabinet of Curiosities,” the latest big-top show from the French-Canadian circus company, which opens an extended run at the Portland Expo Center on Aug. 24.
According to Rachel Lancaster, the show’s artistic director, audiences will leave believing everything is possible.
“That was very much the goal of the team creating the show,” she says. “We wanted to push beyond the level of ‘Oh, that looks difficult. We’re not sure if we can we make this work?’ We wanted to push people into the realms of what would appear to be impossible. “There’s an extremely high level of athletics here.”
We caught up with Lancaster during a tour stop in Edmonton, Alberta, to talk about what makes “Kurios” unique. For starters, there’s its 19th Century aesthetic.
KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) - A man accused of killing two people in two counties in southwestern Michigan has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for one of the crimes.
A Kalamazoo County judge sentenced 33-year-old Zachary Patten on Monday after he was convicted last month of the first-degree murder of Graciela Portillo-Esparza last July.
The mother of four was fatally shot after stepping between her brother and Patten, who were arguing.
A detective testified Patten admitted shooting Portillo-Esparza, but said he was aiming for her brother, Oscar Portillo, the ex-boyfriend of Patten's girlfriend.
Patten is also charged with murder in St. Joseph County. Police say he drove about 30 miles after killing Portillo-Esparza and shot his ex-wife's husband. A trial date for that case hasn't been set.
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Adrian Peterson says he and Mark Ingram arent competing for touches,*yet
Its different, Peterson said. Ive been that guy for 10 years. I came into this situation with open arms. Everything was laid out to me as well and I made a decision to be a part of it. So Im looking forward to seeing how things work out.
Adrian Peterson says he and Mark Ingram aren’t competing for touches, yet | ProFootballTalk Peterson readily admits that he accepted a spot on the team with the express understanding that hell have a different role than hes had in the past. Still, its easy to read his words as leaving the door open for something more than a defined niche in the New Orleans offense.Its different, Peterson said. Ive been that guy for 10 years. I came into this situation with open arms. Everything was laid out to me as well and I made a decision to be a part of it. So Im looking forward to seeing how things work out.
LONDON — England winger Anthony Watson is set to miss the tour of South Africa in June after being ruled out for the rest of the season with a left Achilles injury.
Watson was hurt in a tackle in the first half of England's 24-15 loss to Ireland on Saturday, the final day of the Six Nations.
Watson, who underwent rehabilitation work on another Achilles injury last year, had only just displaced Mike Brown as England's fullback. He has 15 tries in 33 tests.
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"Everyone around here has a loved one who has been beaten, locked up, or shot dead [by the police]. We're sitting here trying to bring a voice to the injustices we breathe every morning we wake up and walk out that door," says the girl, the clear leader of the group.
"If those big-time politicians are going to ignore us, like they did in Ferguson, pretend we don't exist, we'll go straight to the people," she adds with a smile.
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Although Coachella brings out flower crowns and desert boots, Fallon’s Dana Lorenz sought to add a hint of sparkle to the music festival. The designer was in attendance for the event’s first weekend with retailer Revolve to showcase her forthcoming collaboration with The Mummy. But in between sunning by the pool and taking in performances from hitmakers, we asked Lorenz to snap her favorite accessories on the coolest girls. Here, Lorenz shares her view of the festival replete with chokers, round-lensed shades, and, of course, a dad hat or two.
Temperatures will plummet this weekend as an icy blast arrives across much of Yorkshire bringing with it snow showers and icy conditions.
A Yellow Warning has been issued by the Met Office for Saturday morning while some experts have warned that snow could be on the way both this weekend and again in the early part of next week.
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PRESCOTT, Ariz. (AP) - Authorities in Prescott, Arizona, say a single-engine plane reportedly running low on fuel crashed while making an emergency landing on a street, injuring the three people involved.
Police say the pilot and two passengers in the plane when it crashed Tuesday night were hospitalized for non-life-threatening injuries. Their identities were not released and no additional information about their injuries was immediately available.
The plane crashed about 7 miles (11 kilometers) short of the Prescott airport. The flight from the Los Angeles area was heading to Prescott.
Police say the plane had a wing shorn off and rolled onto its roof, possibly after striking a light pole.
Police also say there were no injuries when a vehicle rear-ended a car that stopped to avoid the plane.
MADISON -- Open to all, the Blessed Sacrament chapter of the Confraternity of the Most Holy Rosary meets First Fridays at 7 p.m. at Blessed Sacrament Church.
However, because of the holiday week, there will be no event in July. The chapter will meet in August and September: Mrs. Diana Ferrante, OP (Lay Dominican) will speak on Mary in August, and Sr. M. Catherine Ditto, a Schoenstatt Sister, will speak in September. All are invited to spend time growing closer to Mary and praying the Rosary.
Meet ”Tamar” The Bootylicious Girlfriend Of Timaya
So, we just discovered the mystery bootylicious lady Timaya has been posting on his Instagram page. The mystery lady is an interior decorator called Tamar. She is the same lady who handled the interior design of his new Lekki mansion. Her Instagram page shows they have been together or known each other since 2016. She […]
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MILAN (Reuters) - Fiat Chrysler (FCA) said on Friday it would evaluate any inquiries about potential transactions, but did not have anything to add to its previous comments on reported interest from China's Great Wall Motor <601633.SS> in its Jeep brand.
Responding to requests from Italian market regulator Consob, FCA said: "From time to time, FCA may receive inquiries about potential strategic transactions and will evaluate such inquires consistent with its duties to stakeholders."
FCA "does not comment on market rumors and therefore does not intend to comment further on any inquiries," it added.
The carmaker said on Monday it had not been approached by Great Wall, and was implementing its current business plan.
Great Wall reiterated its interest in FCA on Tuesday but said it had not held talks or signed a deal with executives at the Italian-American automaker.
(Reporting by Giulia Segreti; Editing by Mark Potter)
HUNTINGTON WOODS, Mich. (AP) — More than a dozen tractor-trailers lined up beneath a Detroit-area freeway overpass to aid police trying to help a man contemplating suicide.
Michigan State Police Lt. Michael Shaw said troopers received a call early Tuesday about the man standing on an overpass above Interstate 696 in Huntington Woods. As officers routed traffic away, they directed truckers to drive into positions to shorten the fall if the man jumped.
Thirteen trucks lined the freeway as police dealt with the man. The incident lasted about four hours until he walked off to waiting officers and to seek medical help.
Shaw says troopers typically work with truckers during such incidents, but it's unusual to have so many involved. He adds there are "many other options out there aside from taking your own life."
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The committee of creditors (CoC) of bankrupt Binani Cement on Wednesday issued a letter of intent (LoI) to Aditya Birla Group’s UltraTech Cement for acquisition of the cement company under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) process.
The move follows Monday’s meeting, at which CoC voted in absolute majority in favour of the revised resolution plan submitted by UltraTech, which has offered to pay around Rs 7,960 crore for the debt-laden cement maker.
“As the company has already received the CCI (Competition Commission of India) approval, the resolution plan is now subject to the approval by NCLT,” UtlraTech Cement said in a stock exchange filing on Wednesday. The company said that the acquisition of Binani Cement (BCL) would provide it access to large reserves of high-quality limestone and increase its presence in the country. FE
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The pyramids at Giza, the last surviving wonder of the ancient world, have captivated visitors since they were built as royal burial chambers 4,500 years ago. Experts are still divided over how they were constructed, so even relatively minor discoveries generate great interest. Hassan Ammar AP file
In case you haven’t noticed, Philadelphia Eagles fans are a particularly abhorrent bunch.
These people punch horses, run into cement poles like maniacs and hurl beer bottles at opposing teams’ fans. And, with Super Bowl LII between the Eagles and the New England Patriots fast-approaching, the Philly fanatics are acting in a manner that shouldn’t surprise anyone.
One extremely brave Patriots fan ventured into enemy territory wearing a Tom Brady jersey early Friday morning, as Eagles fans were gearing up for the annual Wing Bowl at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. What followed was par for the course.
(Warning: The following video contains NSFW language and human beings.)
What is it with Eagles fans throwing glass at people?
Here’s another look:
Listen, we’re not saying all Eagles fans are violent heathens. We’re just saying 99.9 percent of them are.
Stay classy, Philly.
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Cristiano Ronaldo to Juventus: The Serie A club have reportedly made an offer of around £88m
Cristiano Ronaldo’s time at Real Madrid appears to be nearing an end with widespread reports claiming Juve have submitted an offer around 100m euros (£88m).
Madrid are thought to be considering the bid with the 33-year-old said to be keen on a fresh start elsewhere after nine years with the club.
But when asked if Juve fans could dream of Ronaldo signing for them, Giuseppe Marotta simply responded: “no comment”.
Few sides in world football can afford Ronaldo’s £385,000-a-week wages.
Citi has recruited a new global chief economist from a leading think tank to replace the outspoken Willem Buiter, who is to move to a new role.
Catherine Mann will be joining Citi's research team in February in the New York City-based role from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, according to a statement from the bank today.
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The winds will pick up on Monday, December 11, increasing our fire danger once again.
Laura Wibbenmeyer says on Monday afternoon, we could see gusts up to 25-30 miles per hour.
The wind will also warm us up.
Highs on Monday will be much warmer than what we felt over the weekend. Temperatures will climb into the upper 50s to lower 60s.
The warm-up will be short lived because another cold front moves through later on Monday. This could bring a couple of flurries to the area overnight.
Highs on Tuesday will be about 20 degrees colder than Monday! Precipitation chances look very limited this week, so drought conditions could get even worse.
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Verde Valley Fire District personnel and Clarkdale police officials are currently on the scene of a cement truck rollover on State Route 89A.
The rollover accident occurred at about 12:45 p.m. Monday at the SR89A roundabout at Lincoln Drive and Lisa Street in Clarkdale.
More details will be provided as they become available.
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Montreal police are searching for young women and teenagers they allege have been sexually exploited by a pair of pimps.
This week police arrested Kadeem Noel, 22, and Tatiana Isabel Sanchez, 18, in connection with a 15-year-old girl who was forced into prostitution and had been missing since January 19.
Noel has been changed, and Sanchez will face charges, of living off the avails of prostitution, corrupting a minor, armed assault and more.
Police believe the pair have exploited other girls and young women in the past, and are asking people to come forward.
Anyone with information can call 9-1-1, call Info Crime at 514-393-1133, or file a report online.
HAMILTON, Ohio (AP) - An Ohio teenager who pleaded guilty to fatally shooting her father has been sentenced to juvenile prison until she's 21.
The 15-year-old was sentenced on Monday in Butler County Juvenile Court. She pleaded guilty last month to a murder charge. She originally was charged with aggravated murder.
Authorities say the teen loaded a handgun and shot her 71-year-old father in the face in February 2017 at the family's home in Hamilton, roughly 30 miles (48 kilometers) north of Cincinnati. Authorities say she told 911 dispatchers that she shot him.
Her attorney says the girl accepts responsibility. A motive hasn't been offered.
The judge says the teen could serve several years to life in adult prison if she doesn't behave in juvenile prison.
The Associated Press generally doesn't name juveniles charged with crimes.
Yesterday I was a dog. Today I'm a dog. Tomorrow I'll probably still be a dog. Sigh! There's so little hope for advancement. -- Snoopy
Prince William County has a homeless problem.
About 400 people in the county live in shelters, or in wooded areas around major roadways and shopping centers.
As more development occurs in the county forcing some out of their tents in wooded encampments, the county’s government aims to do more to help the homeless get access to education, training, basic services, as well as work to prevent facing homelessness from going without a roof over their heads.
On this episode of the Potomac Local Podcast:
Tony Turnage, Prince William County Homeless Services Division Chief
Jacob Moser, Assistant to the Occoquan District Supervisor Ruth Anderson
(AP) – Police in Philadelphia say they have “no indication” that the suspect in an apparently random killing in Cleveland is in Philadelphia.
Authorities said multiple 911 calls came in shortly after 12:30 p.m. Monday reporting that Steve Stephens could be in or near Fairmount Park, a large green expanse northwest of downtown.
Officers were sent to check the area, and police say eight elementary schools and a high school were locked down as a precaution. But police later said “there is no indication that the subject is at that location, or anywhere in the city of Philadelphia.”
Police say Stephens shot a Cleveland retiree collecting aluminum cans Sunday and then posted video of the apparently random killing on Facebook.
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THE BRONX — Diana Garcia lives on the fifth floor of her building on Sedgwick Avenue in the Bronx and says inside the walls, hundreds of bees have moved in.
"I live in fear. I'm scared to die from bees biting me. I tell management and they do nothing about it," Garcia said.
She says the situation is so bad it's like living in a scary movie. She says dozens of bees have infiltrated her home through her air conditioning unit.
PIX11 News immediately sent Garcia's pictures to retired NYPD detective and bee expert Anthony Planakis.
"If you can look at the air conditioning and if you see gaps, seal those up right away. These bees have no reason to come into your home," Planakis said.
A building manager promises the process has begun to get rid of the bees.
PIX11 News will stay on the story.
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Anchal Lamba fought for franchising rights for two years and has found big success since then.
April 24, 2018 1 min read
Anchal Lamba and her family have been big fans of bubble tea, a drink popularized in Taiwan made with tea, milk and tapioca balls. When her father returned from a business trip to Hong Kong, he told her that a company named Gong Cha made the best bubble tea he ever had.
On that tip, Lamba sought franchising rights from the Taiwan-based company. It took two years.
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But that persistence paid off, as the 28-year-old New York resident now operates 22 Gong Cha locations across New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts and Texas.
In this edition of The Digest Live, she shares how she got her start in franchising, her biggest challenges and her tips for others who want to do the open franchises.
Valtteri Bottas believes he can beat Lewis Hamilton to the Formula One championship after declaring he has not joined Mercedes to settle for second place. Hamilton will be partnered by the 27-year-old Finnish driver for the new season, which gets under way in Melbourne next month.
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Rivers completed five of six passes for 56 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 48-17 preseason loss to the Seahawks.
Rivers played just one series in his preseason debut, but he looked quite sharp. He efficiently led the first-team offense on a 75-yard touchdown drive, which he capped off with a five-yard strike to Antonio Gates. Rivers, who piled up 4,386 yards and 33 touchdowns last season, should see some additional run in the next exhibition game Sunday against the Saints.
March 29 Pioneer Global Group Ltd:
* On 28 March 2017 (after trading hours), Uniever entered into agreements with vendor
* Deal for consideration of US$118.4 million
* Agreement to acquire additional 20% equity interest of Hotel Investment Company
* Deal to acquire additional 20% equity interest (which consists of share capital and shareholder loan) of Hotel Investment Company
* Vendor is Panorama International Trading Limited, a company incorporated in British Virgin Islands
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LONDON (AP) — British police are investigating six claims of sexual assault or assault by Academy Award-winning actor Kevin Spacey, three more than previously disclosed.
British media reported earlier this year that London's Metropolitan Police force was investigating allegations against the former "House of Cards" star.
Police in Britain don't name suspects until they are charged. Asked about Spacey, the force did not identify him by name but said Wednesday that detectives were investigating allegations of sexual assault alleged to have taken place in London's Westminster borough in 1996 and the western England city of Gloucester in 2013.
The force says three other complaints of sexual assault and one of assault by the same suspect have been made.
Spacey was artistic director of London's Old Vic theater for 11 years until 2015.
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This artisan market—taking place every second Saturday during the summer—features works in photography, painting, jewelry, fiber arts, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics and more, as well as artist workshops, children’s demonstrations, live music and food.
Poland's judicial ‘purge’
Thousands of people took to the streets in cities across Poland in protests over a bitterly contested law that came into effect forcing a swath of Poland’s Supreme Court judges into early retirement
A 31-year-old man is in hospital after being stabbed in the upper body early Monday morning at the Le Windsor Ballrooms event space in downtown Montreal.
Police say an altercation broke out among a large group of people inside the building on Peel St. south of Ste-Catherine St. W. at around 4 a.m. One man was stabbed with a sharp object, Montreal police spokesperson Manuel Couture said. His condition is not known.
Police arrested several people in connection with the incident, but are still investigating to determine how the individuals were involved.
The rappers dropped by Jimmy Fallon's set wearing red and performing in front of a floral-textured white backdrop decorated with giant "II" Roman numerals. The high-energy set gave viewers a taste of what they can expect from Culture II.
The new album includes collaborations with producers like Pharrell and Kanye West, as well as guest appearances from Cardi B, Nicki Minaj, Big Sean, Drake, Travis Scott, 2 Chainz, 21 Savage, Gucci Mane, Ty Dolla $ign and Post Malone. Watch it - here.
Stupid people, doing stupid things. Sean, Rich, and Ted mock them during All Due Respect. Stories included a man who attacked his brother with a baseball bat over Taco Bell.
Sean, Rich, and Ted talk about Michael Bennett and Marshawn Lynch sitting during the national anthem over the weekend.
Sean, Rich, and Ted talk about the thin depth at wide receiver on the Texans roster, and one big name who might be available.
Sean, Rich, and Ted talk to Mike Meltser of MaD Radio live from Texans training camp in West Virginia.
CAIRO (AP) — Islamic State group claims the man who killed 4 people in the Belgian city of Liege was a 'soldier of the caliphate'
CES 2017 is happening this week and we’re starting to hear more about what we’ll see at the show. ASUS took to Twitter to tease their announcement. The next ASUS ZenFone, which will be announced on January 4th, will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835.
We don’t know much else about this new ZenFone. Rumors suggest it could have dual-cameras and virtual reality, but nothing solid has been discovered. We’ll just have to wait 2 more days before we find out.
Germany's Merkel arrives in Portugal with EU on agenda
LISBON, Portugal (AP) — German Chancellor Angela Merkel has arrived in Portugal for a 24-hour official visit during which she will discuss the European Union's future with local officials.
Merkel flew Wednesday to the northern Portuguese city of Porto, where she was met by Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa.
She was due to inaugurate a research center run by German auto parts manufacturer Bosch before visiting Porto University's Institute for Health Research and Innovation, where she was to meet with students.
On Thursday, Merkel is due in the capital city of Lisbon for talks with President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa and with Costa before a lunchtime news conference.
Germany is one of Portugal's biggest foreign investors.
GREENVILLE, Pennsylvania (WYTV) – Greenville received contributions from all ten players during their 62-20 victory tonight over Commodore Perry. Each player on Greenville scored.
The Trojans led the Panthers 29-4 at halftime.
Joe Batt, who became the school’s all-time leading scorer, posted a team-high 12 points. Braden Uber and Mike Blaney both scored 10 points apiece.
Greenville, as a team, connected on 11 of 14 free throws and made 5 three-point baskets.
Jared Mink led Commodore Perry with 8 points.
Greenville will play Sharon on Wednesday while the Panthers will host Wilmington.
Back in 2012 Wercker, a Dutch startup which helps developers test and deploy code at a rapid pace, appeared. It fitted into the space of emerging new platforms that help developers build apps such as CloudBees, CircleCi and newcomers like CloudMunch. After raising a seed round it raised a $4.5 million Series A funding round last year.
It’s today been acquired by Oracle for an undisclosed sum, which was clearly attracted by its container-centric and cloud-native automation platform, among others things.
Oracle and Wrecker are in alignment in that Oracle is building out its IaaS and PaaS foundation for its cloud computing platform.
Wercker’s Series A round was led by Inkef Capital, with participation from existing investor Notion Capital. It had raised $7.5 million to date.
Jose Sanchez, of San Antonio, carries the United States flag across the finish line in the 121st Boston Marathon on Monday, April 17, 2017, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
A Boston Marathon runner has become a source of inspiration after photos of him running with the American flag appeared on social media.
Staff Sgt. Jose Luis Sanchez, a retired Marine, lost part of his left leg in Afghanistan in 2011 when he stepped on an IED, the Boston Globe reported.
Wearing a “Semper Fi” shirt, Sanchez ran on a prosthetic left leg and was photographed throughout the race carrying the flag.
Jakarta: The Jakarta Composite Index (JCI) increased by 1.77 percent or 99.7 points to 5,733.64 on Wednesday, July 4, 2018.
The index of 45 most liquid stocks (LQ45) increased by 2.83 percent or 24.96 points to 907.8 in today's trading.
According to RTI Infokom, today's transaction volume was 8.2 billion shares worth 7.18 trillion rupiahs.186 stocks were up, 196 were down and 115 were unchanged.The top gainers were PT Indomobil Sukses Internasional Tbk (IMAS), PT Kresna Graha Investama Tbk (KREN) and PT H M Sampoerna Tbk (HMSP).The top losers were PT Sriwahana Adityakarta Tbk (SWAT), PT Gajah Tunggal Tbk (GJTL) and PT Bank Bukopin Tbk (BBKP).According to Yahoo Finance, the Indonesian rupiah spot exchange rate appreciated by 0.19 percent or 28 points to Rp14,347 per dollar as of 10:38 AM BST or 04:38 PM Jakarta time.The Jakarta Interbank Spot Dollar Rate (Jisdor) appreciated by 0.52 percent or 75 points to Rp14,343 per dollar today.(WAH)
YEREVAN, JULY 4, ARMENPRESS. President Armen Sarkissian today visited the US Embassy in Armenia on the occasion of the 242nd anniversary of the US Independence, the Armenian Presidential Office told Armenpress.
President Sarkissian congratulated Ambassador Richard Mills and in the person of him, the good people of the United States, on this important holiday and wished welfare and constant development.
Edited and translated by Aneta Harutyunyan
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FORT SMITH (KFSM) — Fort Smith police are trying to identify a man who stole a donation bucket from a convenience store, according to Cpl. Anthony Rice.
Police said the man walked into a Fort Smith convenience store and stole a donation bucket that was set aside for a local charity.
The store clerk confronted the man and a fight ensued, according to police.
If you have information, contact the Fort Smith police at (479) 709-5100.
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Barea (oblique) is considered questionable for Saturday's game against the Kings, Earl Sneed of Mavs.com reports.
Barea has missed the last three games with a strained left oblique, but it looks as though he'll have a decent chance to return after going through a full practice Friday. Look for a more definitive update closer to the 10:00 PM ET tip off.
In recent episodes, Jax has reflected on his current career path, wondering how much longer he can star at SUR as a bartender, making the job offer that much more enticing, especially as his best friends Tom Sandoval and Tom Schwartz are partnering with Lisa Vanderpump to open a new bar.
"It's always been a dream of mine to work in hockey and I can't think of anything else I'd rather be doing," he said.
But when Jax told his longtime girlfriend Brittany Cartwright about the possible job opportunity (and cross-country move), she questioned whether or not this was actually a "life-long dream" for him, saying, "I've never heard about this before." (Many of Jax's co-stars also questioned this opportunity being his dream job, siding with and defending Brittany at an explosive dinner on the cast trip to Mexico after he didn't remember what Brittany's ultimate career goal was.)
The 90th day of the legislative session started late and ended early as legislators have yet to come to agreement on a solution to the state's multibillion-dollar budget deficit.
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Supplied video obtained July 4, 2018 of the financial services royal commission presenting a phone recording (audio and transcript) of an insurance company sales person attempting to sell funeral insurance to an indigenous woman. English not being her native language she struggles to understand the nature, relevance and the substance of the caller who succeeds in selling her funeral insurance and convincing her to hand over the phone numbers of her friends for vouchers. (AAP Video/Supplied/Banking Royal Commission NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY
A log truck has overturned on Victoria's Great Ocean Road, forcing the shutdown of the tourist thoroughfare for more than 30km.
The truck lost control near Lavers Hill just before 6am on Monday, with the driver suffering minor injuries, police said.
The accident has caused the closure of the Great Ocean Road between Princetown Rd, Princetown, and Colac-Lavers Hill Road, Lavers Hill.
April 13 Novatti Group Ltd-
* Reseller agreement to target indian payments market,tsn
* Subsidiary has entered into an exclusive agreement with Transaction Solutions International Limited
* Novatti and tsn will work on a shared outcome basis to deploy Novatti payment solutions to clients of tsi in india
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Superior Court Clerk passes away, chief deputy clerk to lead office until permanent replacement is made
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Libyan adviser says rival sides struck deal at Paris meeting for Libyan elections to be held on Dec. 10
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A truck reported stolen from Regina may be involved in several break and enters in Prince Albert and the surrounding area.
Police officials said the black Ford F150 has been spotted in the northern Saskatchewan city but not with the original licence plate belonging to the truck.
READ MORE: Maidstone RCMP recover stolen vehicles, issue warrant for Mark Morison
The truck in question is a 2014 Ford F150 Super Crew Platinum Edition with a chrome tailgate.
They added that it is not known what licence plate will be on the truck if it is seen.
Anyone with information or who believes they have seen the truck is asked to contact Prince Albert police at 306-953-4222 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
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Uber is pausing its autonomous car tests after a woman died in Arizona. The pedestrian was hit by a self-driving Uber vehicle.The woman died after being hit by the self-driving car operated by the company in Tempe, Arizona, the New York Times reports Tempe police said.The woman was taken to hospital but later died from her injuries, NBC 26 reports . The incident occurred near Mill Avenue and Curry Road early Monday morning, according to ABC15 the company told Bloomberg in an email on Monday."Our hearts go out to the victim's family," Uber said in a tweet. "We're fully cooperating with @TempePolice and local authorities as they investigate this incident."
Mike Tirico will take over as play-by-play announcer for Notre Dame football games on NBC this season, joining analyst Doug Flutie.
Tirico replaces Dan Hicks, who did Fighting Irish games for the past four seasons. Hicks will still be part of NBC Sports' golf coverage and next year's Winter Olympics. Last season, Tirico filled in for Hicks on three Notre Dame games. Tirico will also call NBC's Thursday night NFL games this season.
Flutie, the 1984 Heisman Trophy winner for Boston College, is entering his third season doing Irish games. Kathryn Tappen will be the sideline reporter for a fourth season.
NBC also announced Monday that former Texas quarterback Chris Simms, the son of former quarterback and NFL analyst Phil Simms, is joining the Notre Dame broadcasts as a studio analyst.
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Chicago-based Livingstone, an international midmarket M&A and debt advisory firm, has announced the sale of Los Angeles-based Arc Machines Inc. (AMI), a portfolio company of Marwit Capital, to ESAB Welding & Cutting Products.
AMI designs, engineers, and manufactures automated, orbital GTAW equipment and associated aftermarket components. The company serves end markets including power generation, semiconductor, oil and gas, aerospace and defense, pharmaceutical, food and beverage, and industrial construction. Its weld heads and power supply units are used in applications from thin-wall, high-purity tube welds to heavy cladding for pipe welds.
ESAB Welding & Cutting Products, a subsidiary of Colfax Corp., Annapolis Junction, Md., manufactures welding consumables, gas control systems, welding and cutting equipment, and associated automation and software.
A federal judge ordered 21st Century Fox Inc. to defend a lawsuit by a former Fox News panelist who claimed she was raped by a longtime anchor and that her complaint was ignored by the company.
U.S. District Judge William Pauley in Manhattan on Tuesday narrowed the suit by Scottie Nell Hughes but said it could go forward.
Fox Sued Over Ex-Panelist’s Claim She Was Sexually Assaulted
A collision involving a car and a van closed the A4117 in Cleobury Mortimer this morning.
The road was closed between the B4202 and the junction with Church Lane.
The van ended up on its side following the collision and a car went into a hedgerow.
Emergency services were called to the incident at around 7.50am.
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service report that no person was trapped in either vehicle.
Crews made both vehicles electrically safe using small gear and soil was used from hedge bank to soak up a fuel spillage.
Note: HomePod did get an update last month, but no one was able to suss out any user-facing changes.
The most exciting update for me is the ability to finally ask my HomePod about my schedule for the day. My work calendar is super important to me and the fact Siri on the HomePod couldn’t see this before was mind boggling. I still wish I could say something like “good morning” to my HomePod and have it give me the weather, news, and calendar events, but I guess it’s baby steps for now.
AirPlay 2 sounds fine, but as someone with only one HomePod, it doesn’t do much for me personally. I like the idea of asking my Apple Watch to play something on the HomePod, but I don’t know how practical a use case that actually is. But with stereo pairing and multi-room audio support I expect those crazy multi-HomePod owners are going to love it.
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Whether you’re upgrading to 802.11ac, trying to extend your wireless network, or just want to stop forking over a modem rental fee to your ISP, today’s Amazon Gold Box is overflowing with networking gear.
The most exciting deal in here is probably this NETGEAR Nighthawk router, which is marked down to an all-time low $87 before a $20 clippable coupon on the page. I’m not sure if the coupon’s presence is a mistake, but I wouldn’t wait long to find out.
You’ll also find several other popular routers, ethernet switches, range extenders, NAS enclosures (and hard drives to fill them),and more, all marked down to great low prices. A few of our other favorites are below, but head over to Amazon to see the rest.
– EC3 has shared a promo to Twitter promoting tonight’s episode of NXT, where he will face off with Fabian Aichner. The episode airs at 8 PM ET on WWE Network.
– Folliowing its surge earlier today, WWE’s stock leveled out and closed just a little down from yesterday’s closing price. The closing price for Wednesday was $58.96, down $0.23 (0.39%) from yesterday’s closing price. The overall high for today was $60.51.
– WWE shared this clip from tonight’s Something Else to Wrestle with Bruce Prichard, which sees Prichard and Conrad Thompson discusse the early days of Cena’s push and the reaction backstage:
Skygazers will have a celestial treat this month, when the longest total lunar eclipse of this century will grace the night sky on the evening of July 27.
NASA says the lunar eclipse will last for 1 hour and 43 minutes with total viability in Eastern Africa and Central Asia. Residents in other parts of Africa and Asia as well those in Europe, Australia and South America will be able to see a partial lunar eclipse.
Skywatchers in North America will not be able to see the rare event and will have to wait until 2020 to experience a total lunar eclipse.
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Teachers are physically, verbally, or emotionally abused in public schools on a regular basis by supervisors, colleagues, parents and students. Recently I participated in a television special on the subject here in Nashville. As I prepared for the interview I didn’t have to go far for research. Educators frequently call or email and tell us of their personal experience. ... (click for more)
I’m a big fan of Bill O’Reilly, the heralded commentator on Fox News. I know he’s not perfect and can accept that because I’m further away from perfect than he is. But on his “Talking Points” program just out, he made a dazzling, well-substantiated point that none of us can easily dispute. It was about the dishonesty that Mr. O’Reilly and so many others like me see happening every ... (click for more)
Jaden Smith 's bold red dye job —debuted late last month—may have offered a welcome lesson in how to pull off a high-impact buzz cut, but the actor is out to prove that the best hair color morphs into a shade-shifting hue that mirrors the sunrise. Smith stepped out on Saturday in Los Angeles with lengths that skewed to the lighter end of the roseate spectrum, personalizing the look with an extra shearing at one side. It's a look that calls to mind Frank Ocean's sherbet swirl from earlier this summer, though Smith's pastel shade seems to be the result of a well-managed dissolution of dye.
The actor's new look is just the latest in a series of transformative cuts and color. From stylized sprays of dreadlocks (and their even more stylized red carpet aftermath ) to blanched buzz cuts to single-side-fades and unexpected shades, his above-the-neck arsenal is proving both aspirational and offhand. The lesson? When undergoing an of-the-moment makeover, wash-and-wear with confidence.
RICHMOND (WRIC) – Richmond Police are responding to a shooting near VCU’s Monroe Park campus Monday morning.
Police received a call for a shooting in the 400 block of Gilmer Street, near West Marshall Street, just after 11:30 a.m. Monday. Police said one adult female was found at the scene suffering from a gunshot wound.
The injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. Anyone with information is asked to call police.
VCU Police did issue an alert for an off-campus shooting, saying it happened in a private residence.
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Thousands remain without electricity across the Deep South days after a winter snow storm snapped power lines across the region.
At least 18,500 homes and businesses in Georgia were still in the dark Monday according to Georgia Power and Georgia Electric Membership Corporation. Metro Atlanta got several inches of snow Friday and Saturday, while some areas farther north saw up to a foot of snowfall.
Utilities in Louisiana reported at least 1,000 customers were still waiting for power to be restored. Mississippi had about 700 outages. Alabama Power says it has restored all storm-related outages.
Several school systems closed Monday in Georgia because of a lingering threat of icy road conditions.
The unusually heavy December snow storm brought flurries to New Orleans and dumped several inches in Mississippi and Alabama.
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A bathhouse at Ala Moana Regional Park closed for major renovations Monday.
The facility is located on the Diamond Head end of the park, near the L&L concession stand.
Planned improvements include the installation of skylights, re-roofing, repairing the tile floor, improving ADA compliance within the restrooms, adding security gates and screens, and replacing the exterior drinking fountain.
The project is expected to finish by summer 2018. No portable toilets will be provided during this time since other bathrooms are located nearby.
The $668,000 contract for the project construction was awarded to Amethyst Builder, Inc.
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In the latest edition of Small Saves, our diminutive hero and his friends are looking for a little more crowd support.
Kellogg is buying protein bar maker RXBar, just days after the cereal company hired a former vitamin executive as CEO.
Kellogg, best known for Frosted Flakes and Pop-Tarts, has struggled to make its cereals and snacks more appealing to Americans who want to avoid sugary processed foods.
Its revenue has suffered, falling every year since 2013.
RXBar says its bars are made with egg whites, fruits and nuts, and exclude dairy, soy or gluten.
Last week, Kellogg Co. hired new CEO Steven Cahillane from vitamin seller Nature's Bounty Co. as it seeks to offer healthier packaged foods.
The Battle Creek, Michigan-based company said Friday it will pay $600 million for RXBar's parent company Chicago Bar Co.
The deal is expected to be completed by the end of the year.
In the early 20th century, Chinese painters who had studied in Europe returned with the Western painting system, and they applied it to modernize Chinese painting. Sketching was one of the new methods they used to translate age-old ink art into a modern context.
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ID Label has introduced Tote Renew, a durable, laminated label-holding strip that makes it easier to apply and remove barcode labels for reusable warehouse totes, bins and containers.
It is designed to eliminate the need to scrape or stack old barcode labels.
Tote Renew supports interchangeable use of totes among a network of distribution centers. It is available in custom colors, designs and sizes.
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A man has been charged in connection with a fraud against football club Hearts.
Inquiries have been ongoing since the alleged offence was reported to police on 10 August.
At the time, the Edinburgh side issued a statement confirming it had been the subject of internet fraud earlier in the year.
Police Scotland said a 32-year-old man had been arrested on Wednesday in connection with the offence.
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The council can’t give a commitment that new public toilets for Ballybunion’s men’s beach will be ready for the June Bank Holiday weekend.
At the recent Listowel Municipal District meeting, local Sinn Féin Cllr Robert Beasley called on the local authority to speed up the works.
Kerry County Council says every effort will be made to have the toilets open for the 2018 summer season, but there’s a considerable amount of work to be completed in that time frame.
The current men’s beach toilets were built in the 1950s; plans for the upgrade include a viewing area and telescope on the roof of the building, which would become a tourist feature and allow the public to view Loop Head.
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SAN DIEGO (AP) — The San Diego Chargers have fired Mike McCoy following a second straight last-place finish in the AFC West and a third straight season out of the playoffs. The team announced McCoy’s firing about an hour after the Chargers lost 37-27 to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday.
McCoy had said in a postgame news conference he hoped to be back next year. He won’t get that chance. McCoy was 27-37 in four seasons. John Spanos, the president of football operations, says in a statement that “our team’s disappointing performance has not matched this team’s potential and has fallen short of the demanding standards that we seek to impose throughout our organization.”
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Brandon Marshall talks to reporters following NFL football practice, Wednesday, May 30, 2018, in Renton, Wash. Ted S. Warren AP Photo
The Lee County man convicted of killing his mother and younger brother was sentenced to life in prison on Friday.
Steven Tompkins pleaded no contest to two counts of first-degree murder, carjacking with a firearm, and robbery – both causing death or great bodily harm.
His accomplice, Joycelin Luck, pleaded no contest in April 2014 to two counts to accessory after the fact. She's currently on supervised release. Her sentencing was deferred until Tompkins' case was resolved.
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The agreement was for five years of state probation. Her court date is scheduled for Dec. 4.
Luck, who met Tompkins online two years earlier, fled across the country with him after he picked her up from her South Carolina home just days after the murders. They were soon picked up in Wisconsin by authorities after the truck they stole ran out of gas.
A group of volunteers is teaming up with farmers to make sure communities have access to fresh foods where they live.
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Lars Sullivan vs. WWE NXT Champion Aleister Black is now official for the NXT "Takeover: Chicago II" event during WWE Money In the Bank weekend.
Takeover takes place on Saturday, June 16th from the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, IL. Below is the updated confirmed card:
NXT Title Match
Lars Sullivan vs. Aleister Black
NXT Tag Team Title Match
Danny Burch and Oney Lorcan vs. Roderick Strong and Kyle O'Reilly
Street Fight
Tommaso Ciampa vs. Johnny Gargano
Matches expected to be announced soon include Nikki Cross vs. NXT Women's Champion Shayna Baszler, WWE UK Champion Pete Dunne vs. NXT North American Champion Adam Cole and The Velveteen Dream vs. Ricochet.
Gordon went 3-for-4 with a run scored in Sunday's win over the Mets.
A week ago, Gordon was barely hitting over the Mendoza Line, but after piling up four three-hit performances in his last six games he now sits with a .333 (18-for-55) batting average, He's also scored eight runs through 12 games, and with Marcell Ozuna and J.T. Realmuto showing signs of putting together breakout seasons behind him in the batting order, Gordon could be well on his way to his first 100-run campaign.
Ernest J. Dianastasis, of thePrecisionistsand formerCAIleader, is a pastHall of Famechairman. He has worked to provide employment opportunities for those with disabilities.
Rob Siegfried ofThe Siegfried Groupis a former member of the Junior Achievement of Delaware board of directors. Siegfried has grown into a fast-growing, nationwide accounting and consulting firm.
The Delaware Business Leaders Hall of Fame was created in 1990 to honor influential Delaware area business leaders who epitomize the successful adult role models Junior Achievement provides for students every day.
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2 members of Latin Kings convicted in northwestern Indiana
HAMMOND, Ind. (AP) — Two members of the Latin Kings gang in northwestern Indiana have been convicted of federal racketeering and drugs charges linked to the slaying of a 15-year-old boy.
U.S. Attorney Thomas L. Kirsch II announced Wednesday that a jury found 28-year-old Darrick Vallodolid of Hobart and 44-year-old Robert Nieto of Gary guilty following an 11-day jury trial in Hammond. The charges they were convicted of Tuesday include conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine and marijuana.
Kirsch says Vallodolid fatally shot 15-year-old Victor Lusinski of Lansing, Illinois, in Hammond in April 2009 because he believed the youth to be a rival gang member.
The prosecutor says about 43 defendants have been charged with racketeering conspiracy as members of the Chicago-based Latin Kings from 2003 until November 2017.
New Canaan High School Theater students will take stage for three more performances of Sister Act, the last show of the season.
The performances are Friday, June 1 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, June 2 at 2 and 7 p.m., in the school’s auditorium.
Tickets cost $15 & $18 and may be purchased at newcanaanhighschooltheatre.com.
March 19 (Reuters) - Shin Kong Financial Holding Co Ltd
* Says it will use undistributed profit to pay cash dividend of T$0.35 per share to shareholders for 2017
* Says it will pay cash dividend of T$3.68 billion in total
* Says it will use undistributed profit to distribute stock dividend worth T$0.15 for every one share
* Says it will distribute stock dividend of 157.7 million shares in total
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After a cold start, sunny skies for many today will lift temperatures but it will stay chilly in the breeze and in the shade with any cloud cover.
Tonight it'll become even colder with frost forming and lows of -3C or -4C in southern Britain.
Locos 19s hosted Cove at the Garioch Sports Centre.
The first Locos goal came after about five minutes from a deflected shot from Bryce Dawson.
A second goal followed shortly after from a well-floated in free kick from Josh Christie and Andy Watt flicked his header over the keeper.
Reece Brown then scored a third with a free kick from the edge of the box.
A few minutes later the fourth Locos goal came when Josh Christie struck a fantastic left footed volley into the top corner from about 30 yards.
Finlay Stalker then scored a fifth before the break.
Shortly before half time, Bryce Dawson scored Locos sixth goal with a well placed powerful header.
Locos only second half goal was scored by Josh Christie .
With a few minutes remaining, Cove scored a consolation goal to make the final score7-1.
AOL has announced that it is discontinuing its pioneering Instant Messenger chat platform after 20 years of service.
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An article on AOL's website posted Friday says AOL Instant Messenger will be discontinued on Dec. 15. AOL says it's shutting down the program because its focus is "on building the next generation of iconic brands and life-changing products."
Users can still use the program until Dec. 15. After that date, users won't be able to sign in.
AOL Instant Messenger was wildly popular in the late 1990s and early 2000s and claimed more than 100 million registered users in 2001. Its popularity as a communication tool waned amid the rise of text messaging, Google Chat and social networking sites.
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro says his government will launch a cryptocurrency to fight what he calls a financial "blockade" by the Trump administration against the socialist-run country.
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Maduro said Sunday that the new currency will be called the "petro" and will be backed by the OPEC nation's abundant oil, gold and mineral reserves.
In his words, "This will allow us to advance toward new forms of international financing for the economic and social development of our country."
He gave no details in his TV address about what the new currency's value will be, how it will work or when it will be launched.
Venezuela's traditional currency, the strong bolivar, has accelerated its free-fall in recent weeks as U.S. sanctions make it harder to stay current on its foreign debt.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Argenx Nv:
* ARGENX ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF PROPOSED PUBLIC OFFERING IN THE UNITED STATES
* ARGENX NV - COMMENCED AN UNDERWRITTEN PUBLIC OFFERING OF $150 MILLION OF AMERICAN DEPOSITARY SHARES
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The cougar spotted across Southeast Wisconsin seems to be back on the prowl, most recently seen in Colgate for the second time.
The DNR says the big cat has probably already come and gone because the animal is looking for a mate.
The DNR has not confirmed the big cat supposedly spotted in Colgate this week was a cougar.
Large Carnivore Specialist Scott Walter says if it is a cougar, it’s a young male looking for a mate.
“Since in areas like Wisconsin they are not likely to find a young female they tend to just keep moving,” Walter said.
Cougars usually hunt deer so neighbors near County Highway Q think he might be right at home in their fields.
"It's a very wooded area. A lot of farm fields mixed with woods,” said Al Forbes. “Tons of deer in the area. Tons of wild turkey."
The DNR reminds people the cougar is a protected animal in Wisconsin so do not hunt it.
If you see the cougar, you’re urged to fill out the DNR’s Large Mammal Observation Form.
EMBED >More News Videos TSU goes home after 102-83 loss vs. No. 1 Xavier
Texas Southern fans were waiting at H&PE Arena when the team arrived on campus Saturday afternoon.The Tigers run in the NCAA Tournament came up short Friday, with a 102-83 loss to Xavier Still, fans said they are proud."I've watched our Tigers play and I've watched us deal with a lot of adversity for years. I'm very, very proud of them," Taressa Lincoln said. "They never gave up last night."Not all is lost for the Tigers this season.The team won its first NCAA Tournament game in program history with a win over North Carolina Central
It is not my intention to rehash the pros and cons of the tax bill recently passed by the U.S. Senate. My wonderment is that anyone would cast his or her ballot for a document of over 500 pages that was received the morning of the vote. Would these same individuals sign personal documents without reading the document and considering the effects of such an action? Perhaps the voting citizens of the USA are just as guilty for continuing to re-elect anyone who would cast a ballot without due consideration.
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× Gov. Edwards issues state of emergency proclamation for entire state ahead of T.S. Nate
BATON ROUGE – Governor John Bel Edwards has proclaimed a state of emergency for all of Louisiana in anticipation of Tropical Storm Nate’s impact this weekend.
“We are taking the potential impacts of Tropical Storm Nate seriously and mobilizing all of the state’s emergency preparedness and response mechanisms for a full readiness should this storm severely impact our state,” Edwards said. “I encourage all Louisianans throughout the state to stay tuned to their local weather outlets and get a game plan in the event of severe weather in our area.”
As of Friday morning, chief meteorologist Hank Allen reports that the storm, which is now responsible for at least 22 deaths in Central America, will make landfall overnight on Saturday.
The current forecast brings Nate into southeast Louisiana as a minimal category one storm, according to Allen.
Three guests of disparate Southern backgrounds, DJ and producer Questlove, talk show host Dr. Phil and journalist Charlayne Hunter-Gault, find astonishing tales of bondage in their family histories. Tuesday at 7 on KUAC TV Channel 9.1, or GCI Channel 9 & GCI Channel 657 for HD.
Chelsea transfer news: Mauro Icardi has been linked with a move to Stamford Bridge
That is the opinion of ESPN FC pundit and legendary Liverpool defender Steve Nicol.
Icardi was the joint top scorer in Serie A this season with 29 goals for Inter Milan.
The 25-year-old Argentina international has a £96million release clause and is reportedly a target of Maurizio Sarri, if he replaces Antonio Conte as manager of Chelsea.
Nicol believes Icardi is just the type of player the Blues need to bounce back after a disappointing campaign.
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A woman has been elected mayor of the Tunisian capital, Tunis, for the first time since the position was created over a century ago.Souad Abderrahim, 53, who works as a manager at a pharmaceutical firm, dedicated her victory to Tunisian women everywhere.
Garcia concerned about SEA students who scored below 30 percent
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Education minister Anthony Garcia has expressed concern over large number of students which scored below 30 percent in the 2018 SEA examinations. He said approximately 2,500 students, out of 19,139 students who wrote the exams, scored below 30 percent.
“Well it is really with mixed feelings if I am to be truthful, I am happy at the performance of most of our students, in fact the great majority of our students have done exceptionally well.”
“I am a bit concerned over the large number of students who have scored below 30 percent, and it is about 2,500, and I want to make sure that we put things in place so that those students would be able to benefit from the type of education that we have to offer.”
He was speaking to reporters at the Chaguanas government primary school where Rebekah Macoon and Kavel Pereira tied for third place in the 2018 examinations.
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From the very start of his tenure, rumors have been swirling that Sean Spicer – Press Secretary, compulsive gum-chewer, and White House lint-roller-in-chief – is not long for the job. A new article over at CNN examines the likelihood of his departure, his career history, and his psyche. It also reveals his office decor. Ready?
Three weeks after the inauguration, the only things adorning the White House press secretary’s shelves are a framed picture of himself at the podium, a book on Naval Special Warfare (he’s in the Reserve), and a Super Soaker commemorating the infamous “Saturday Night Live” skit in which he, played by an enraged Melissa McCarthy, berated reporters while dousing them with soapy water.
This might actually a step up from his apartment, where he presumably only has a mattress on the floor, a Godfather poster, and a set of novelty shot glasses from his buddy Dave’s bachelor party.
Residents of a west side neighborhood are told to stay indoors after two men on bicycles were wounded in an explosion that may have been detonated by a trip wire.
The Jefferson County Coroner's Office has identified the man run over by an acquaintance on August 6th in Tarrant as Robert Eugene Pearmon, 58, from Moody.
Pearmon was taken off life support October 5 at 9 a.m.
Tarrant police say Joshua Ray Allen, 37, was charged with murder on August 6 because Pearmon wasn't expected to survive.
Pearmon is in the Jefferson County Jail on $150,000 bond.
Tarrant police say Allen and Pearmon got into a fight around 4am on August 6th. Police say Allen then got in his car and ran over Pearmon near the intersection of 5th Ave. and 11th St. in Robinwood.
Pearmon went to UAB Hospital and was put on life support.
WBRC is continuing to get information about this case. Please check back for updates.
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More important than any playoff matchup over the weekend was the tragic passing of Isaiah Thomas’ sister, Chyna.
Thomas decided to play in Game 1, and naturally, all eyes were on him as he broke down in tears before Game 1 tipped off on Sunday.
Charles Barkley sounded off, saying that seeing Thomas cry was “uncomfortable” for him to watch, and that it wasn’t “a good look” (see video above).
Here’s Barkley’s full comments:
“I’m not feeling comfortable with him sitting on the sideline like that. That makes me uncomfortable. “That tells me he’s not in shape to play. “To be sitting on the sideline a couple minutes before the game, that makes me uncomfortable for him. That’s just not a good look in my personal opinion. “He’s clearly devastated like we all would be if we lost a sibling. But sitting on the sideline right before the game, that makes me uncomfortable.”
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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - The City of Bakersfield released an update on the Centennial Corridor project.
Officials said all of the structures have been removed from the Centennial Corridor right of way.
The City filmed a flyover video showing the cleared out areas for the corridor.
The video is two minutes long and also showcases the Kern River Bridge Improvement Project, the sanitary sewer relocation work in Westpark neighborhood, and the construction at the Highway 99 and Highway 58 interchange.
You can video the video above or click here.
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) - Prosecutors say a former CIA case officer betrayed his country by giving a Chinese spy information about human assets and other top-secret information.
But defense lawyers say their client is a loyal American who was merely stringing the Chinese along to try to get them to expose details of their own intelligence operation.
A jury heard opening statements Wednesday in the trial of Kevin Mallory of Leesburg, who was working as a consultant when he returned from Shanghai with more than $16,000 in undeclared cash.
Defense attorney Geremy Kamens said Mallory had grown suspicious about a Chinese think tank's job offer and hatched a plan to feed them phony documents. He told people at the CIA, but prosecutors said that was just to cover his tracks.
Another piece of the next-generation Jeep Wrangler has been unearthed. The Truth About Cars has uncovered a document submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) which reveals some partial details on the JL Wrangler's powertrains.
The documents revealed that the Wrangler would come with a 3.6L V6 with 285 horsepower and a turbocharged 2.0L four-cylinder offering up 368 horsepower. No, this isn't a misprint. The other bit of information that can be gleaned from this document is that the Wrangler will only be initially offered as a four-door model - something we first we reported back in August.
Before anyone begins to panic because the two-door and diesel engine are not listed, we know both are happening thanks to spy shots and other leaks.
Source: The Truth About Cars
Pressure is continuing on the Government after a man in his 50s died this week while sleeping rough in Dublin.
He was discovered dead on Ryder’s Row off Parnell Street yesterday. It was the first death of a rough sleeper in 2018.
Labour Representative for Dublin Central Joe Costello (pictured) described his death as “sad and tragic”.
He added it was clear that homeless services are failing.
“It’s just one month into the new year and we’ve had our first death on the streets,” he said.
“It really raises the question once again about the number of homeless people sleeping rough, and that homelessness has increased by 100% in the last two years.”
Mr Costello added that the fact the man had been in contact with homeless services up to 2011 begged the question: “What happened then?”
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has signed an executive action that asks his trade office to explore a possible investigation into China for the alleged theft of American technology and intellectual property.
Trump suggested at the Monday afternoon signing that additional steps would be taken against China on trade issues.
The president said as he signed the memo at the White House, “This is just the beginning.”
The action comes as the United States has been seeking help from China to curb North Korea’s development of nuclear weapons.
Trump wants government officials to dig into Chinese practices that force American companies to share their intellectual property in order to gain access to the world’s second-largest economy.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Republican Rep. Paul Gosar is suggesting a white supremacist rally in Charlottesville was instigated by "the left" and backed by billionaire George Soros.
The Arizona congressman, in an interview with Vice News, describes the rally's organizer as "a person from Occupy Wall Street that was an Obama sympathizer."
The Southern Poverty Law Center, which tracks hate groups, has described rally organizer Jason Kessler as a "relative newcomer to the white nationalist scene."
Kessler planned the Aug. 12 Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville. A woman died when a car plowed into counter-protesters at the event.
Gosar also accused Soros of collaborating with Nazis during World War II. A spokesman for Soros' Open Society Foundation told Vice News that Gosar's remarks were an "affront to Mr. Soros and his family."
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The Muscogee County School Board announced the top three finalists for Teacher of the Year.
Kristan Macphail with Rainey McCullers School of the Arts, Melanie Gouine of North Columbus Elementary School, and Dawnell Jacobs with Early College Academy of Columbus were announced as finalists Monday evening at the school board’s meeting.
Last year’s Teacher of the Year was Shane Larkin from Early College Academy.
The 2018 Teacher of the Year will be announced during a gala May 3rd at the Columbus Convention and Trade Center.
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Over Memorial Day Weekend in 2018, photos of Lili Reinhart circulated on social media — with fans wondering whether the Riverdale star might be expecting. That’s when Reinhart took matters into her own hands. “It’s unfortunate that one unflattering photo of my stomach circulating the internet causes hundreds of people to think that I’m pregnant,” she wrote on Instagram. “Nope. Not pregnant.”
Reinhart continued, “This is just my body. And sometimes I’m bloated. Sometimes and unflattering photo is taken of me. Sometimes I go through periods of time where I gain weight.”
“My body is something that I will NEVER apologize for,” Reinhart added. “My body will constantly go through change. And so will yours. And that’s fine. So let’s not put so much time and effort into caring about a stranger’s figure.”
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — There is a new update on Al J Jeffries the now 14-year-old who had a heart transplant last year at UNC Children’s Hospital.
Albert Jeffries, or Al J, who waited 13 years for a heart transplant, appeared in September with his mom on an episode of “The Ellen DeGeneres Show.”
The Burlington teen was diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy as a 3-month-old.
CBS North Carolina followed him every step of the way, including when Ellen invited him on her show.
Ellen gave Al J, his mom Tina and brother an all-inclusive six-night vacation to Maui, Hawaii.
They are there this week and shared several photos of the experience
His mom said they are being treated like royals and have a full list of excursions every day.
Al J wasn’t able to travel much during his recovery and had been dreaming of a beach vacation, his mother said.
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Dec 11(Reuters) - BGI Genomics Co Ltd
* Says its unit signed a cooperation agreement with the people’s government of Changsha city, on gene detection service related project
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While Ford went big on aluminum in the F-Series, General Motors could upgrade pickup beds to carbon fibre in order to save weight and meet stringent fuel economy standards.
“Carbon fibre, according to one source, is expected to be used as part of a mix of materials for the box of the pickups, including aluminum,” states Automotive News. “The truck beds could mark GM’s first use of carbon fibre reinforced thermoplastic, a product the automaker announced it was co-developing with Japan-based Teijin Limited in 2011.”
The carbon fibre beds will primarily be used in high-end variants of the next-gen Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra at first, but it’s expected to slowly trickle down to lower-end models.
YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 3, ARMENPRESS. Police received a call on February 3, 10:15 that a man is threatening to commit suicide on the Victory Bridge in Yerevan.
Rescuers and paramedics were dispatched to the scene as the man had crossed the barrier.
The ministry of emergency situations said rescuers prevented the suicide and the man has been hospitalized.
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A planned rally by far-right hate group Britain First has literally been disrupted by snowflakes.
Paul Golding and Jayda Fransen, the leaders of the small anti-Muslim group have been delayed by the weather on their way to Belfast for a march.
They were brought to prominence when videos posted online by Fransen were retweeted by Donald Trump earlier this month.
On Sunday morning, Golding posted a video of a snowy airport this morning, saying: "unfortunately because of this snowstorm that's causing chaos, we're not going to be able to make it over to Belfast."
He added that he had been stranded at the airport for "a good three to four hours" and he had no choice but to cancel the rally, scheduled for 3pm yesterday.
Of course, the internet appreciated the irony of a bunch of snowflakes thwarting a Britain First rally
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The Dementia Cafe provides information about living with dementia and other services available locally in an informal and comfortable environment. A Dementia Cafe is also a place to relax, socialise and meet other people with dementia and their carers.
Warning: There are spoilers for The Walking Dead season nine in this article.
The Walking Dead is no stranger to killing off fans’ most beloved characters.
Many were devastated when Glenn Rhee (played by Steven Yeun) was killed off in series seven and Carl Grimes (Chandler Riggs) last season, amongst many others.
The list of characters killed off is endless, and new names are added to it all the time.
There have been reports that Jon Bernthal will be coming back as Shane, so there is hope that some characters could return.
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Eco-printing (eco-dying) is a process using natural dying. Plant material is transferred to fabric using a process that involves only naturally occurring elements. No dyes or paints are utilized in this printing process. Please note: this is NOT the botanical transfer technique. In this class students will learn the eco-printing process and how to transfer plant materials onto a piece of silk, which will be used as a journal cover. Provided supplies include plant matter, silk material and a journal blank. Instructor: Sherri Wistrom Fee: $45. Supply Fee paid to the instructor on the day of class $18
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New Delhi: The Lok Sabha was adjourned till 12 p.m., on Tuesday minutes after it met for the day. Protests started as soon as the House met, and several members trooped near the Speaker’s podium raising slogans and displaying placards.
In the din, Speaker Sumitra Mahajan tried to run the Question Hour, but as the din continued, the House was adjourned. Tuesday is the 12th day of the second half of the Budget Session marred by disruptions. The session started on March 5 and will conclude on April 6.
Rabbits hung 31 points on the Greyhounds in the first half alone, and Wabasso would move on to 6-0 with the eventual 38-0 victory over Cathedral in New Ulm on Friday night.
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I can’t promise to answer the question for everyone but perhaps a few women (and men) may be interested in my attempt. Whenever I hear “can a woman have it all?” the inherent male chauvinism in that statement hits me again. Why doesn’t anyone ask if a MAN can have it all? It’s actually a […]...
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In order to ensure that the quality of food is maintained and the sale of substandard food items is eradicated, the Punjab Food Authority introduced new regulations including a ban on the sale of unpacked food items. This move is commendable. Unhealthy food items pose a serious health risk to the lives of citizens. It is hoped that the decision by the food authority will help ensure the sale of quality and standardised food items.
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In reflecting more on this, I think Nunes may have just blown up the core Trump defense to the "Russia investigation" -- that it was all fruit of the poisonous Steel tree. Not true. It was already underway. https://t.co/gUvGgSUyY1
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Since her 2005 platinum debut album, “Kerosene,” Miranda Lambert has won prestigious music awards and headlined multiple tours. Her “Livin’ Like Hippies Tour” supports her newest album, “The Weight of These Wings.”
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Diego Costa has been fined two weeks' wages by Chelsea
Chelsea have fined Diego Costa two weeks' wages worth £300,000 for failing to return to pre-season training with the rest of the squad last month.
The striker is currently in his hometown in Brazil and is furious with the club for preventing his return to Atletico Madrid.
However, the sanctions put in place by the Stamford Bridge club seem to have had the desired effect and Costa is now expected back in London this week.
Sky Sports claim the 28-year-old will report for training and will comply with his current contract which runs until June 2019.
"Chelsea want Diego Costa to come back to the UK, start training, get match fit and put himself back in contention for selection," Sky reporter Kaveh Solhekol tweeted.
Nigeria to face pressure in livestock production – FAO – The Nation Newspaper
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After the downfall at USC, it was unclear where or when Kiffin’s next opportunity would come. It came from the opportunistic Nick Saban, who made him Alabama’s offensive coordinator in 2014.
Kiffin presided over the offense of three consecutive playoff-bound teams, but after the 2016 regular season, Kiffin accepted another head-coaching gig, this time at Florida Atlantic. He was set to stay on with Alabama through the playoff, but after taking heavy criticism for his performance in the Tide’s semifinal win over Washington, Saban — in a stunning move, given the stakes and circumstances — decided to part ways with Kiffin, with Steve Sarkisian assuming offensive coordinator duties just one week before the national championship game.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Global Mastermind Holdings Ltd:
* Recorded loss attributable of HK$20.3 million for six months ended 30 June 2017 versus HK$33.8 million
* "Group's profitability in travel business is facing pressure from rising costs of operations and stiff price driven competition"
* For six months ended 30 June 2017, consolidated revenue of group amounted to HK$24.4 million versus HK$18.4 million in 2016
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Actress and activist Cynthia Nixon officially. Throwing her hat in the ring announcing a bid to run for governor of New York. It can't just be business as usual anymore. If we're gonna get at the root problem that inequity we have to turn in the system upside down. Dixon behind for a long time all aspects in the city is running as a Democrat and will challenge Governor Cuomo is in a video released today. She said she intends to draw sharp contrast between herself and Governor Cuomo. Nixon is a liberal lot lifelong new Yorker and staunch supporter and mayor bill the Bosnia will. Often clashes with Governor Cuomo a Siena poll shows among registered voter statewide Cuomo would beat Nixon 66 to 19%.
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Lawyer and former Electoral Tribunal (TE), judge Guillermo Márquez Amado, presented an appeal on Monday, December 11 for third-party involvement before the Second Superior Court to support the request of the Public Ministry (MP) asking for an extension to continue investigations in the Odebrecht bribery case.
The appeal, seeks to revoke the decision of Substitute judge Lania Batista, who as Twelfth Criminal substitute judge denied an adjustment at the end of the investigation for the bribes The Anti-corruption prosecutor, Zuleyka Moore, appealed the ruling.
“We are making use of our status as citizens to support the claim of the
Prosecutor, to continue investigating without a two-month time limit.” said Marquez Amado on behalf of civil groups. Monday .”
The investigation into the Odebrecht bribery scandal is currently suspended, pending the response of the Second Superior Court.
CHICAGO — The Chicago Police Department says all patrol officers are now equipped with body cameras.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and police Superintendent Eddie Johnson said Sunday the city reached its goal to provide the cameras to more than 7,000 officers one year earlier than originally planned. They say it's the largest deployment of the technology in the U.S.
Emanuel says the cameras are "an essential tool" in the city's efforts to rebuild trust between police and the community. He says they improve transparency and help in investigations and resolving disputes.
“Modern medicine pushes forward thanks to the efforts of doctors and scientists who develop new tools, techniques, and methods for diagnosing and treating ailments, but what happens when the tools become smarter than the humans?” Mike Wehner reports for BGR. “A new algorithm for detecting skin cancers might provide the answer to that question, as it just demonstrated it can outperform human doctors in spotting malignant melanomas.”
“In a new study published in the journal Annals of Oncology, a team of scientists asked trained dermatologists to face off against a neural network to see which one provided accurate diagnoses more often,” Wehner reports. “Spoiler: The humans didn’t win.”
“The numbers are quite stunning: 87 percent of melanomas were accurately diagnosed by the human doctors the first time around, and that number improved to 89 percent during the second round of examination,” Wehner reports. “The AI, on the other hand, nailed 95 percent of malignant growths.”
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Gitanjali Gems has suffered a 73 per cent fall in its standalone net profit at Rs 5 crore during the third quarter to December on lower sales and high interest cost.
According to a PTI report: It had clocked a net profit of Rs 18.46 crore in the same period of 2015-16.
Net income fell to Rs 1,925.08 crore in October-December of 2016-17, from Rs 2,641.12 crore in the previous year, said the company in a BSE filing.
Diamond sales dropped to Rs 387.74 crore, from the earlier Rs 846.43 crore, and jewellery sales fell to Rs 1,577.35 crore, from Rs 1,833.16 crore.
Expenses remained lower at Rs 1,873.11 crore as against Rs 2,533.38 crore, but interest costs were higher at Rs 118.31 crore compared with Rs 75.45 crore in the said period.
The company has more than 4,000 points of sale in India.
It also has stores in the US, China and Japan, along with presence in Europe and West Asia.
Thanedar proposes tax hikes to boost child care, pre-K
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Democratic gubernatorial candidate Shri Thanedar is proposing to raise Michigan's corporate income tax and the personal income tax for people making at least $200,000 a year to help fund universal child care and pre-K for working families.
The businessman unveiled his "One Michigan" policy agenda Tuesday. It also includes paid sick time and a $15 minimum wage.
He says fewer people are receiving child care subsidies than in the past while Michigan has increased "tax giveaways" for corporations.
Thanedar proposes boosting the 6 percent corporate tax rate for businesses with at least $350,000 in gross receipts. He wants to amend Michigan's constitution to eliminate the 4.25 percent personal income tax for people making less than $50,000 and to increase it at least 8.85 percent for those earning $200,000 or more.
According to Chadron City Mayor Gregory Yanker, “The Chadron Aquatic Center will be closed for the remainder of the day Monday March 19, 2018 as protocol following the discovery of fecal matter in the main pool. Staff will be cleaning and going through the required disinfection processes for the remainder of the day.”
“The Center should open at its normally scheduled time on Tuesday March 20, 2018.”
American Airlines' pilot union leaders approved a no-confidence vote against CEO Doug Parker and his management team, citing pay and scheduling problems, delays in implementing their full contract and a "toxic" company culture. Monday's balloting occurred days after the head of the Allied Pilots Association complained about Parker's decision to skip a meeting between President Donald Trump and airline chief executives so he could speak in Dallas to a gathering of 1,600 American managers.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Chiefs linebacker Derrick Johnson expects to be back by training camp after tearing his Achilles tendon late last year and missing the end of the regular season and playoffs.
The four-time Pro Bowl linebacker ruptured his right Achilles tendon in a game against Oakland. It was the opposite tendon from the one he tore in 2014, missing almost the entire season.
Johnson said that rehab has been going well and he expects to be ”100 percent” when the Chiefs convene at Missouri Western for training camp in late July. But he doesn’t want to put a date on his return, and it is possible he’ll miss the entire offseason program, which officially began on Monday.
Chiefs coach Andy Reid likewise was optimistic Johnson will be ready for next season.
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The Gazette is Colorado Springs's most trusted source for breaking news, sports, weather, obituaries, politics, business, art, entertainment, blogs, video, photos. What to watch on TV for the week of April 16-22 - Bald and out of shape Obi-Wan Kenobi, Bill Nye, Project Genesis and much more Mark and Evan Turner take to the backroads on the weekends for family bonding on dirt bikes.
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We’ve been waiting for Lauren Akins to go into labor since she hit her due date earlier last week (okay, okay, we’ve been waiting the past month). Finally, after 36 hours of labor, she & husband, Thomas Rhett, welcomed their baby girl, Ada James.
And now, the (finally) complete family is home!!
The couple have had a parenting crash course the past couple of months after they got to bring their beautiful toddler, Willa Gray home. Now the stakes are higher with a newborn AND Willa — to say they’ve got their hands full would be an understatement!!
Honestly though, they’re COMPLETE naturals and we couldn’t be more happy for the new family!!!
Blue-collar jobs. You can't beat them for offering a path to the middle class to those without college degrees.
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ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkish archaeologists believe they may have discovered the remains of St. Nicholas — from whom the legend of Santa Cl…
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Barbara Cook, whose singing voice echoed through theaters for nearly 70 years, died this week at the age of 89. The lights on Broadway were dimmed to honor the Tony winner.
CCT: “My vindication calls for celebration…. I harbour no grudge against anyone” – Saraki
The President of the Senate Dr Bukola Saraki has described his almost two years long trial at the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) as a torturous one. Saraki in an official statement on his acquittal by the tribunal said that although he went through a crucible trial, he harboured no grudge for anyone despite the […]
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AMSTERDAM, March 31 Dutch publicly owned utility Eneco said on Friday it had agreed to buy the Belgian subsidiary of Italian power company Eni, adding that the deal would allow it to invest more in local wind power and solar energy.
Eneco disclosed no financial details of the transaction, which will see it become the owner of Eni Gas & Power NV and Eni Wind Belgium NV. (Reporting by Thomas Escritt; editing by Alexander Smith)
MacArthur's Ronald Reed took home the 100-meter title and ran the opening leg of the No. 1 4x200-meter relay team on Thursday night at the 2A Rantoul sectional.
RANTOUL -- From Mt. Zion and MacArthur to Charleston and Unity, it was a track sectional loaded with local storylines! Don't miss the best from the 2A Rantoul sectional.
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April 24 (Reuters) - Team Sky have named Britain's Chris Froome in their team for the Giro d'Italia starting next month despite the ongoing investigation into his adverse doping test.
Briton Froome, 32, is fighting to clear his name after an increased dosage of asthma medication at the Vuelta a Espana last year threw up an adverse analytical finding from a urine sample.
The four-times Tour de France winner's sample showed double the allowed limit of Salbutamol but Froome has denied any wrongdoing and is free to race because he is not suspended.
Froome, who has not ridden in the Giro since 2010 and has never won it, will be aiming to become the first rider to complete the Giro/Tour double for 20 years.
Italian Marco Pantani was the last man to achieve the feat in 1998.
The three-week 3546.2km Giro begins in Jerusalem on May 4. The Tour de France starts two months later. (Reporting by Shrivathsa Sridhar in Bengaluru, editing by Ed Osmond)
A million dollar winning lottery ticket was sold in the Kansas Lottery’s North Central Region, which includes the Salina area.
According to the Kansas Lottery, a lucky player is holding a Mega Millions ticket worth $1 million. One ticket matched the first five numbers, but not the Megaball to win the $1 million cash prize in the Friday, March 16th drawing.
The winning numbers are 01-13-26-33-52 Megaball 11.
The $1 million winning Mega Millions ticket was sold in north central Kansas, which includes the following counties: Smith, Jewell, Republic, Washington, Osborne, Mitchell, Cloud, Clay Russell, Lincoln, Ottawa, Ellsworth, Saline and Dickinson.
Since no ticket matched all numbers in that same Mega Millions drawing, the estimated jackpot for Tuesday night’s drawing is $377 million, with a cash option of $225.7 million.
(Reuters) - Tropical depression Alberto is expected to become an extratropical low overnight, as it moves across southern lower Michigan, the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) said late on Wednesday.
Alberto is about 45 miles (70 km) south-west of Lansing, Michigan with maximum sustained wind speeds of 30 miles per hour (50 km/h), the weather forecaster said.
Little change in strength is forecast and the threat of heavy rainfall continues, the NHC added.
Allen Pearson, 37, of Bridgeport, was arrested for being in possession of the powerful hallucinogen PCP only hours after he ran into three pedestrians, pinning them against a wall on May 31, 2017. David Robertson, of Puyallup, Washington, created a GoFundMe campaign for Shanta Jordan, 32, of Bridgeport, following the accident.
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Portland has a lot of concert clubs but precious few spaces for storytelling, family music and jazz. Enter The Fremont Theater , a brand-new 120-capacity venue in the Alameda neighborhood.
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What do legendary rock band Nirvana and Wisconsin have in common? The Dairy State is home to Viroqua-born Butch Vig, the widely-celebrated music producer most famous for recording Nirvana’s seminal 1991 album Nevermind in a tiny Madison studio. The now-defunct Smart Studios produced records by other prolific artists like Smashing Pumpkins, Sonic Youth and Garbage, alongside countless Wisconsin-based bands. Vig’s star-studded recording career was memorialized in the 2016 documentary The Smart Studios Story .
When local musician Andrew Jambura (Sat. Nite Duets) saw the film at last year’s Milwaukee Film Festival, he was inspired to open a sound studio of his own. He joined forces with fellow scene veterans Graham Hunt (Midnight Reruns, Midwives and others) and Josh Evert (The Fatty Acids) and opened Silver City Studios in April 2017. The artist-run studio’s motto is “Low cost, high reward,
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The first lady throws her first state dinner under the Trump administration by hosting the French president and his wife.
The BBC's Katty Kay explains what it means for Melania Trump.
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump says OPEC is "doing little to help" rising gas prices and claims "if anything, they are driving prices higher."
Trump tweeted Wednesday: "The OPEC Monopoly must remember that gas prices are up & they are doing little to help. If anything, they are driving prices higher as the United States defends many of their members for very little $'s. This must be a two way street. REDUCE PRICING NOW!"
Last month, members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries cartel agreed to pump 1 million barrels more crude oil daily, a move that should help contain the recent rise in global energy prices. However, summer months in the U.S. usually lead to increased demand for oil, boosting the price of gasoline in a midterm election year.
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Police are investigating a homicide in the south end of Winnipeg.
Officers were called to the 100 block of Killarney Avenue just before 10 p.m. Sunday night after reports of someone screaming and a possible assault.
Three police cruisers on scene at 100 Killarney Ave. investigating an overnight incident. More information on @globalwinnipeg and @680CJOB. pic.twitter.com/NmNYTfQ7js — Timm Bruch (@GlobalTimm) August 14, 2017
When police arrived they found an injured male who later died. Police remained on scene Monday morning.
There’s no word yet on any arrests. Police will be providing an update later Monday morning.
HAMPTON ROADS, Va. – One local family reacts to the viral video of a Tennessee boy saying students poured milk on him and bullied him during school.
Shant’a Miller says she knows the pain of bullying all too well after one of her daughters was physically assaulted on a school bus.
After many doctor visits, Miller took the initiative to start the campaign Parents Against Bullying Virginia.
Healing by helping, she says the campaign not only helps her and her family get through tough times, but it also provides an outlet for other victims of bullying going through the same, difficult time.
Brighton School Board to Establish Committees to Recommend to Full Board
April 17, 2017
The Brighton Board of Education in the future will be going about its business in a somewhat different way. No radical changes are in store, but board members will be hashing things out and exchanging ideas before bringing them to the board for action in one of two new committees that will be formed.
Board President Andy Burchfield says he will look to the members for input on who is interested in which committee, augmented by each member's skill set, and then Burchfield will select the makeup of the committees. One committee will focus on finance, human resources and staffing, while the other will center on facilities, operations and the culture of the district.
The board will also eliminate individual board liaisons to each school, starting with the fall term. The steps are an outgrowth of the board workshop held three weeks ago at the LESA offices in Howell. (TT)
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There’s every reason for Los Angeles Angels fans and fantasy managers to be intrigued and excited about Japanese import Shohei Ohtani due to the endless statistical possibilities. The problem is many of these possibilities for the 2018 season seem unrealistic. A Cy Young-caliber starting pitcher and an awesome, middle of the order power hitter all in one player? Where do I sign up?
WASHINGTON (AP) - The government says traffic fatalities rose 5.6 percent last year as Americans continued to travel more.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said 37,461 lives were lost on U.S. roads. The fatality rate was 1.18 deaths per 100 million vehicle miles traveled, a 2.6 percent increase from the previous year.
At the same time, the total number of vehicle miles traveled on U.S. roads rose 2.2 percent.
Motorcyclist deaths were up 5.1 percent and pedestrian deaths were up 9 percent, accounting for more than a third of increase in fatalities compared to 2015.
Deaths related to distracted and drowsy driving declined. Those declines were more than offset by other dangerous behaviors, including speeding, alcohol impairment and not wearing seat belts.
Veteran Canadian blues artist Terry Gillespie continues his first Western Canadian tour in two years with a show at the Grateful Fed Pub & Restaurant in Kelowna on Thursday October 19. The concert also marks the release of Home Boy, his fifth solo album. Gillespie’s music is blues based — but this is an artist who mixes genres with ease. His annual winters in Jamaica have given his songs a deep groove that’s hard to resist.
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Breaking: Liberals CHEER Republican Rep. Steve Scalise Being Shot
Every sane person is still in a bit of shock over this morning’s shooting of Rep. Steve Scalise and busy praising the Capitol Police who prevented a massacre.
Meanwhile, vile liberals took to Twitter to praise the attack and demand even more blood. Here are some of the worst examples.
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We are not part of Biafra – Igala group
The Igala Socio-Cultural Group has denounced Biafra, the group describes the inclusion of Igala land as part of Biafra as an insult to the people of Ighala and anyone who is sensible. Igala land is in the eastern part of Kogi State, sharing a border with Anambra State. The group, at a press briefing in …
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A suspect has been arrested after allegedly vandalizing the New England Holocaust Memorial, Boston Police confirmed Monday.
Details are limited, but police responded to a call around 6:40 p.m.
No further information was immediately available.
The Union Street memorial was also vandalized on June 28. One person was arrested in connection with that incident.
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March 20, 2018. Australia are sweating over a fresh injury concern ahead of the third Test against South Africa, with spearhead Mitchell Starc unable to bowl at their first training session in Cape Town. Starc, who has a sore calf, was restricted to batting duties on Monday. Team spokesman Cameron Bancroft was light on expressing too much concern over Satrc, telling reporters, some bowlers work their way into a Test differently than others. (AAP VIDEO/Supplied/Cricket Australia)
A 27-year-old man from Ein Nakuba was arrested after he allegedly cheated and extorted from an elderly person more than 3 million NIS.
Police raided his home and found an expensive car and engineering equipment allegedly purchased from money taken from the old man.
The man was remanded in custody until Thursday and his wife was detained for interrogation.
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - Lloyds Banking Group Plc:
* LLOYDS BANKING GROUP PLC - ‍STUART SINCLAIR, AN INDEPENDENT NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF LLOYDS, WILL BE APPOINTED INTERIM CHAIRMAN OF PROVIDENT FINANCIAL (NOT LLOYDS)​
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Lane closures are about to begin in the Interstate-275 roadwork project stretching from the Combs-Hehl Bridge and Four Mile overpass in Ohio.
Various lane closures are scheduled between 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, June 1, and 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, June 2, from the bridge in Kentucky to Kellogg Avenue. Traffic will be maintained.
Beginning Monday, June 11, the following restrictions will be in place for trucks entering Ohio from Kentucky: 10 feet wide, 75 feet overall length, a weight restriction of 120,000 pounds.
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Arrow boards and/or signs will be in place to notify motorists of the upcoming work zone and lane closures. All work is contingent on weather.
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FREETOWN, Sierra Leone (AP) - Authorities in Sierra Leone say at least 21 people are dead amid heavy flooding.
Storms swept through the capital of Freetown early Monday, flooding downtown streets and creating mudslides in hilly areas.
Sierra Leone's national television broadcaster interrupted regular programming to show scenes of people digging through mud to retrieve the dead bodies of loved ones.
Officials said military personnel have been deployed to help in the rescue operation currently ongoing.
Deputy Information Minister Cornelius Deveaux said officials are still trying to compile casualty figures.
Many of the impoverished areas of Sierra Leone's capital are close to sea level and have poor drainage systems, exacerbating flooding during this West African country's rainy season.
A man was out walking in Northampton when he was approached by three unknown males who demanded his wallet and then assaulted him.
The victim was struck with an 'unknown weapon' and also hit on the head in Mill Lane near Dallington Gym, Northamptonshire Police says.
A phone and tobacco was taken from the victim who needed hospital treatment for head injuries.
Officers are appealing for potential dashcam footage to help them find two offenders who assaulted the victim.
The offenders were all white, aged in their late teens, and they all wore face coverings.
Anyone with information about the incident which happened between 3.30am and 4.15am on Sunday, March 12, should call Northamptonshire Police on 101 or Crimestoppers, in confidence, on 0800 555111
Spock, portrayed by Leonard Nimoy in the original "Star Trek" series and films, was half human and half Vulcan. An evolutionary biologist suggests that such interbreeding could happen only if humans were related to Vulcans by a recent ancestor.
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MONTREAL—Former NDP leader Thomas Mulcair will be joining the political science department at Université de Montréal later this year.
The university announced Friday the longtime federal and Quebec politician will be joining the department as a visiting professor starting this summer and will retire from politics at the end of the current parliamentary session.
In December, the party confirmed that Mulcair was expected to resign as MP for Outremont in the new year and leave politics after the spring session.
Mulcair, a former Quebec Liberal cabinet minister, won the Montreal riding in a 2007 byelection and has held the once-Liberal stronghold ever since.
He became NDP leader in 2012 following the sudden death of Jack Layton, who’d led the party to official Opposition status for the first time in its history.
July 4 (Reuters) - Inter Milan have signed forward Lautaro Martinez on a five-year contract from Argentina's Racing Club, the Italian Serie A club said on Wednesday (www.inter.it).
The 20-year-old, capped once by Argentina, has joined the Milan-based club for a reported fee of around 22 million euros ($25.6 million), Italian media reported.
Martinez, nicknamed "El Toro", made 21 league appearances last season, scoring 13 goals.
"After being monitored by various European clubs in the past months, El Toro is now ready for a new adventure with Inter," Inter said in a statement.
($1 = 0.8591 euros) (Reporting by Silvia Recchimuzzi in Gdynia, editing by Ed Osmond)
Pisa , June 15 A jeweller shot dead one of two men who allegedly tried to rob his shop on the outskirts on the central Italian city of Pisa, police said. Police are searching for the second would-be thief who ran off after the attempted robbery in northeast Pisa at around 7.30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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Usmanu Danfodio University Inducts A New Pro-Chancellor.
The Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto on Tuesday, 6th June, 2017 inaugurated its reconstituted Governing Council at the Senate Chamber of the Ahmadu Bello House. The new Chairman of the Council, Rtd. Hon. Justice Pearl Enejere, an appointee of the President Muhammad Buhari, while delivering her inaugural address expressed delight over the honour and privilege bestowed …
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Sergio Aguero's current girlfriend becomes involved in a Twitter row with his ex-wife.
Manchester City frontman Sergio Aguero's current girlfriend Karina has become embroiled in a Twitter row with his former wife Gianinna Maradona.
The spat started after Karina's daughter Sol allegedly fell out with Aguero and Maradona's son Benjamin.
Karina tweeted at Maradona: "If you have something to say about my daughter then call and tell me. I can handle it and you can tarnish my name all you like, but don't get involved with my daughter."
Maradona then replied: "Children reflect the manners they have picked up from their parents and anyone who has had the privilege of personally knowing Benjamin can tell you what I am like as a mother. He is sweet, polite and a good friend, son and grandson."
Aguero has yet to get involved in the dispute.
The Law Lawmen freshman/sophomore team placed second in the Lawman Froshmore Meet on Saturday.
Olivia Kowalski picked up a first in the javelin with a toss of 81-4.
The 4×100 team of Alexis Agyeman, Julia Satterlee, Ashley Shaw and Brooke Dillman finished third.
Dillman placed sixth in the 100, with a state qualifying time of 13.28.
Shaw was third in the 400.
The 4×800 team (Katelyn Konareski, Midori Hughes, Hannah Rascoll and Kaylee Brotherton) placed second.
Konareski and Brotherton finished second and fifth, respectively, in the 800.
Rascoll earned a fourth in the 1600.
Lily Baldieri had an outstanding day, finishing fourth in the 100 hurdles, fifth in the 300 hurdles and third in the pole vault.
The Amarillo Police Department is investigating the death of a 3-year-old back on June 8th who was found unconscious and not breathing at the 4000 block of South Bowie. The child was under the care of a home health care professional at the time. He was transported to a local hospital but later transported to a Fort Worth hospital but died June 10. After an autopsy was performed the child’s death was ruled a homicide. No Arrest have been made yet and Special Crimes is investigating. If you have any information about the incident call Special Crimes at 378-9468.
Spring is here and the Ridgefield Playhouse is getting ready for a night of fashion and fun benefiting Ann’s Place.
On Thursday, April 20, the Playhouse transforms into a design house where local celebrity models strut their stuff in fashion-forward clothing and accessories from Audrey Road and AR Kids, with hair and makeup by Whip Salon.
The night is hosted by comedienne Christine O’Leary and opens at 6:30 with shopping in the lobby, a signature cocktail by Campari and more. The third annual fashion show starts at 7:30 with new and vintage fashions, jewelry and accessories.
Models will be walking “in honor of” or “in memory of” loved ones who are currently battling cancer or have lost their fight. The show’s “celebrity model” is Brooke Blake, who is eight years old and currently battling pediatric brain cancer. She will open the show.
For tickets ($25), call the box office at 203-438-5795 or go to ridgefieldplayhouse.org. The Ridgefield Playhouse is located at 80 East Ridge.
The Kremlin has rejected allegations that it was behind the murder of the journalist Arkady Babchenko.
Babchenko, a famed Russian war correspondent and outspoken critic of Vladimir Putin's government, was gunned down at his apartment in Kiev on Tuesday evening. He was 41.
Volodymyr Grysman, the Ukrainian prime minister, said immediately after the killing that he believed the "Russian totalitarian machine" was likely involved in the killing.
"I am convinced that the Russian totalitarian machine did not forgive him his honesty and principled stance," he said. "A true friend of Ukraine who was telling the world the truth about Russian aggression. His murderers should be punished."
Dmitry Peskov, a spokesman for Vladimir Putin, said on Wednesday that the suggestions of Kremlin involvement in the murder were "anti Russian smears."
NEW YORK (AP) — Top American and North Korean officials plan a full day of meetings in New York aimed at deciding whether a summit between President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un can be salvaged.
Ahead of the meetings Thursday, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and the North’s former military intelligence chief, Kim Yong Chol, had dinner Wednesday night. Kim had flown in from Beijing and Pompeo from Washington.
The talks come as preparations for a highly anticipated summit in Singapore barrel ahead amid lingering uncertainty about whether it will actually take place, and when. Trump cancelled the June 12 summit last week, then suggested it could still happen.
U.S. teams have been meeting with North Korean officials in Singapore and in the heavily fortified Korean Demilitarized Zone.
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - NEWRON PHARMACEUTICALS:
* CURRENT CASH POSITION AFTER COMPLETING PRIVATE PLACEMENT IN SEPTEMBER 2017 IS APPROX EUR60M Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
Shire PLC said Wednesday it is willing to recommend that shareholders accept Takeda Pharmaceutical Co.’s last-ditch $64 billion takeover bid and extended the deadline for a possible deal to May 8.
If successful, the move would cap a monthslong battle by Takeda to buy the European company and mark the largest-ever acquisition by a Japanese company of a Western rival.
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One person was seriously hurt when a pre-teen suicide bomber detonated her explosives early during an attack in Nigeria on Saturday, and an angry crowd captured another female bomber and lynched her, AFP reported.
No one had claimed responsibility for the attack, which occurred near a food vendor selling noodles around 9:30 p.m.; however, the incident resembled the type of assault typically used by the Boko Haram terror group. Two girls under the age of 10 had blown themselves up in December in attacks that injured 19.
“[Judging] from her corpse the girl was around 10 years old,” witness Grema Usman told AFP of the New Year’s Eve bomber.
An aid worker said the girl’s age may have made her nervous, causing her to detonate the bomb before she reached the crowd.
Borno state police spokesman Victor Isuku said the second female attacker’s bomb was safely detonated by security forces.
VIENNA (AP) - The Austrian soccer federation says Brazil will play its final warmup game for the World Cup against Austria on June 10, a week before the five-time world champions take on Switzerland in their Group E opener.
The match will be played in Vienna at Ernst Happel Stadium, the same venue where both teams last met in a 2014 friendly, which Brazil won 2-1.
Brazil has further build-up games against World Cup host Russia (March 23), world champion Germany (March 27) and Croatia (June 3) ahead of the June 14-July 15 tournament, where it also meets Costa Rica and Serbia in the group stage.
Austria failed to qualify for the World Cup but will also play friendlies against Russia on May 30 and Germany on June 2.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Four current or former Venezuelan government officials were added on Monday to a list of people sanctioned by the U.S. government for their role in the current political crisis in the country, the U.S. Treasury said in a statement.
The sanctioned individuals included Willian Antonio Contreras, vice minister of internal commerce, and Nelson Reinaldo Lepaje Salazar, acting head of the office of the national treasury, the statement said.
Also targeted were Americo Alex Mata Garcia, an alternate director on the board of directors of the National Bank of Housing and Habitat, and Carlos Alberto Rotondaro Cova, former president of the board of the Venezuelan Institute of Social Security, the Treasury said.
(Reporting by David Alexander; Editing by Leslie Adler)
April 28 JiajiaGroup Co Ltd:
* Sees net profit for H1 2017 could rise up to 30 percent, or to be 97.9 million yuan to 127.3 million yuan, compared to net profit of the same period in 2016 (97.9 million yuan)
* Comments that increased sales of new products is the main reason for the forecast
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/Vi961w
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NEW DELHI, April 9 A consortium of investors led by Indian private equity fund True North has agreed to acquire Religare Enterprises Ltd's health insurance business in the country, the groups said in a joint statement on Sunday.
The deal, which still needs regulatory approvals, values the Religare Health Insurance at 13 billion rupees ($202.3 million).
The move is part of Religare's strategy to consolidate and focus on its core business of financial services.
The transaction, Religare and True North said in a release, "marks the single largest investment in a standalone health insurance company in India".
J.P. Morgan acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Religare Enterprises on the transaction.
($1 = 64.2660 Indian rupees) (Reporting by Devidutta Tripathy and Aditya Kalra; Editing by Euan Rocha)
Palmer completed 20 of 38 passes for 255 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception during Sunday's 44-6 throttling of the Rams.
Despite losing David Johnson to an unsightly knee injury in the first quarter, Palmer posted a respectable line by game's end, utilizing all weapons at his disposal. As evidence, Palmer targeted 10 different Cardinals, of which seven corralled passes. His favorite on the day (J.J. Nelson) led the way in receiving yards with 75 on a whopping 12 targets, but Larry Fitzgerald, Darren Fells, and Jeremy Ross were beneficiaries of touchdown catches. With playoff hopes dashed weeks ago, Palmer ends his fourth campaign in Arizona with a career-high 597 pass attempts but was unable to approach his career season from 2015, notching a completion percentage of 61.0 to go with 4,233 yards and a 26:14 TD:INT ratio across 15 contests.
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Tamil Nadu acting Chief Minister O Panneerselvam and the chief minister-aspirant, Public Works Minister Edapadi K. Palanisamy, are to call on Tamil Nadu Governor C Vidyasagar Rao.
According to an official in Raj Bhavan, Rao will meet Palanisamy at 7.30pm.
The governor will meet Panneerselvam at 8.30pm.
Each can take nine other persons along with them, the official added.
Palanisamy, who was elected as AIADMK's leader of legislature party, is expected to stress upon Rao to invite him to form the government.
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Squamish RCMP confirm the three people who went missing at Shannon Falls on Tuesday have been found dead.
Both men, who were the lone occupants in their respective vehicles, were believed by police to have been under the influence of alcohol. An investigation is continuing in an attempt to determine who was at fault, Athens-Clarke County police spokesman Epifanio Rodriguez said Monday.
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German midfielder Toni Kroos caused a Twitter uproar on Sunday when he decided to lace his New Year greetings with a pinch of salt. Kroos, while referring to Germany's 7-1 thrashing of Brazil in the 2014 FIFA World Cup, replaced the digits '1' and '7' in '2017' with the flags of Brazil and Germany respectively.
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RALEIGH, N.C. — Authorities in North Carolina have accused a woman of filing nearly 300 insurance claims for cancer even though she didn’t have the disease.
The North Carolina Department of Insurance said in a statement Tuesday that 60-year-old Susan Leigh Huebotter is charged with insurance fraud and obtaining property by false pretenses over $100,000.
The statement says Huebotter presented 287 cancer and hospitalization policy claims that were fraudulent. According to the arrest warrants, Huebotter made the claims between 2009 and 2017 without being diagnosed, treated or undergoing surgery for cancer.
Warrants say the false claims totaled $231,306.
Huebotter was arrested March 22 in North Carolina’s Lenoir County and jailed on a $250,000 secured bond.
Online records didn’t indicate whether she has an attorney.
MANSFIELD, Ohio (AP) - Police in three different Ohio communities have investigated murder-suicides over the past week.
Authorities in Mansfield say a 22-year-old woman was shot Wednesday in a car and as she tried to flee and her 7-week-old baby was taken.
Police say the 20-year-old male suspect shot himself as officers approached him after stopping his car early Thursday. The suspect had dropped the baby off with family members beforehand.
In Fairfield County, police say a 78-year-old man shot his 80-year-old wife and then killed himself. Their bodies were found Wednesday night after an out-of-state relative grew concerned the couple couldn't be reached.
In Medina (meh-DY'-nuh), police say a 43-year-old man fatally shot his pregnant girlfriend at her home before killing himself. Their bodies were found March 6.
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Alabama started off its 2019 class in fine fashion thanks to today's commitment of Rivals150 wing Diante Smith. One of the top performers of the spring, Smith brings upside, versatility and talent to Tuscaloosa.
A 6-foot-7 small forward out of Fort Walton Beach, Fla., Smith discussed his commitment with Rivals.com.
“I like their playing style and the way coach Avery Johnson coaches. When I went on the unofficial visit there, it just felt like home,” he said. “My dad is a big LSU fan and for him to love ‘Bama and coach Avery, it means a lot.”
Smith discussed further how he could come to contribute.
“I would play the wing and they would use me coming off of ball screens, making plays, and stretching the court.”
Blash was called up from Triple-A Salt Lake on Wednesday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
Blash has only appeared in seven games for the Angels this year but was hitting the ball well at the Triple-A level at this time of this transaction, slashing .332/.439/.766 with 23 home runs and 51 RBI for the Bees in 58 games. With Chris Young (hamstring) likely headed to the disabled list in a corresponding move, Blash will serve as a fourth outfielder behind Justin Upton, Mike Trout and Kole Calhoun while he's with the team.
Staff photo by Connor Cummiskey Sergeant Trotter informs the rest of the characters of the details of a note found at the murder of Maureen Lyon, implying two more murders will occur at Monkswell Manor, during a rehearsal for Agatha Christie's "The Mousetrap." Left to right, Moriah Hackbarth as Mrs. Boyle, Jonah Backus as Sergeant Trotter, Becca Figueroa as Mollie Ralston, Oliva Prost as Miss Casewell and Nick Blank as Giles Ralston.
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The Central Michigan Chippewas had never won an NCAA Tournament game in program history until Saturday.
On Monday, the 11th-seeded upstart earned tournament win No. 2 by beating third-seeded Ohio State, 95-78, on the Buckeyes' home floor. In the process, they earned a Sweet 16 date with second-seeded Oregon later this week.
The Ducks and Chippewas (30-4) will meet Saturday at Spokane Arena. A tip off time has not yet been announced.
The Ducks (32-4) will arrive in Spokane having won 11 consecutive games, including a 43-point first-round win Friday over Seattle and a 28-point second-round win Sunday over Minnesota.
CMU, meanwhile, has won 10 straight, led by Mid-American Conference player of the year Tinara Moore, who had 20 points in the upset of the Buckeyes. Teammate Presley Hudson scored a game-high 28.
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April 10 First Financial Northwest Inc -
* First Financial Northwest Bank to purchase four bank branches and to open two additional branches
* First Financial Northwest Bank to assume about $102 million in deposits related to branches, based on deposits as of Dec 31, 2016
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DEMENTIA charity Alzheimer’s Society is bringing its community roadshow to the south this week.
People affected by dementia will be able to put questions to experts when the charity visits Fareham on Wednesday.
As part of its national tour, the Alzheimer’s Society aims to increase awareness and understanding of the condition which affects almost 8,400 people in west Hampshire.
The tour will offer information and advice to anyone with queries about the condition, as well as helping to promote the benefits of an early diagnosis. No appointment is needed.
Nick O’Donohue, the charity’s operations manager for Hampshire, said: ‘Dementia is one of the biggest health and social care challenges of our generation.
‘Yet it continues to be a condition blighted with stigma and lack of understanding.
‘The roadshow is the perfect way to get information and support out to the people.’
The roadshow will be at Asda, off Newgate Lane, between 10am and 4pm.
Huawei has launched its first ever Christmas campaign for Europe, in partnership with Save the Children.
The ad launched on 8 December across the UK, Ireland, France, Spain, Portugal and Belgium, and sees a a modern, streamlined Santa discovering how he could reach his full potential with the help of smart technology.
Huawei has donated £500,000 to Save the Children and is encouraging viewers to share the film to raise awareness of the cause. Donations from Huawei and the public will be given to Save the Children UK and Save the Children Spain to help deliver programmes to vulnerable children across the world.
Walter Ji, President of Huawei Consumer Business Group Western Europe said:
“Christmas is a time for giving, and so this year we decided that we didn’t just want to make another film that tells our own story, we wanted to support the amazing work Save the Children do to build better futures for children.”
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Hedges is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Athletics.
Hedges will get a routine breather with the Padres and Athletics playing a day game after a night game, allowing A.J. Ellis to receive a turn behind the plate. In the Padres' 6-2 loss Tuesday, Hedges went 1-for-3 with two strikeouts. He has recorded only four hits in 19 at-bats since returning from the disabled list June 24.
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"More than half a century ago, hundreds of thousands of Chinese soldiers died in the Korean War, fighting on the side of their Communist allies against the American-backed South. Yet today, China finds itself in the uncomfortable position of falling out with both the Communist North and capitalist South of this troublesome peninsula, imposing sanctions on both countries but getting no satisfaction from either. On Monday, South Korea announced it would press ahead with the 'swift deployment' of an American missile defense system despite relentless and vociferous Chinese opposition. … On Sunday, North Korea ignored China’s pleadings not to raise regional tensions by conducting another missile test, albeit one that failed." (04/17/17)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/chinas-korea-policy-in-tatters-as-both-north-and-south-defy-sanctions/2017/04/17/50da5e28-22f2-11e7-928e-3624539060e8_story.html
Six of the nine scheduled races for Warwick Farm on Saturday have had their nominations extended.
The $100,000 Summer Sprint (1000m) is the highlight event on the program, 10 horses appearing in the nominations.
The Kim Waugh-trained Oxford Poet is the highest rated runner in the current field with a NSW benchmark figure of 97.
Ron Quinton's Boss Lane backs-up after finishing last in the Canterbury Classic on Saturday whilst 11-time winner Plateau Gold represents the Jim Jarvis stable from Coffs Harbour.
Nominations for the Summer Sprint, Benchmark 93 (1400m), Benchmark 85 (1600m), Benchmark 78 F&M (1400m), 3YO Benchmark 72 (1400m) and the 2YO Handicap (1200m) have all been extended until 11am Tuesday.
The rail at Warwick Farm on Saturday will be in the true position with the track rated a good (4) on Monday morning.
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The U.S. House of Representatives plans to vote on Tuesday on legislation to keep federal agencies operating beyond Feb. 8, when existing funds expire, a senior House Republican aide said on Friday.
The aide did not provide details, however, on the duration of this latest-in-a-series of temporary funding measures.
Congressional negotiators are fighting over defense and non-defense spending levels for the fiscal year that ends on Sept. 30, as well as other unrelated matters.
Gogglebox star Sandra Martin has been forced to quit the Magnet Leisure Centre’s pantomime.
Producers announced this afternoon that Martin was pulling out of the production of Aladdin due to ‘health issues’.
A replacement for the reality TV star, who first appeared on the Channel Four hit show in 2013, is yet to be announced.
Performances started on Saturday.
Director of Q Productions, Eddie Dredge, said: “We are sorry to share the news that Sandra will no longer be able to play her role in Aladdin and we wish her all the best.
“We apologise to panto-goers for any disappointment this may cause but can offer assurance they will still have a magical and wonderfully entertaining time and that the running of the production will not be affected.”
Visit www.themaidenheadpanto.com to find out more.
April 24 (Reuters) - Tinka Resources Ltd:
* TINKA ANNOUNCES SIGNING OF SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENTS FOR SECOND TRANCHE PRIVATE PLACEMENT FINANCING OF C$2.4 MILLION
* TINKA RESOURCES LTD - UNDER SECOND TRANCHE PRIVATE PLACEMENT, CO PROPOSES TO ISSUE 5 MILLION UNITS AT AN ISSUE PRICE OF C$0.48 PER UNIT
* TINKA RESOURCES - PLANS TO USE NET PROCEEDS FROM SECOND TRANCHE OF PLACEMENT TO FUND EXPLORATION EXPENDITURES AT CO’S AYAWILCA PROJECT IN PERU Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
At just 31, Kyle Maynard has already accomplished way more than most people ever will. Even Oprah Winfrey has praised Maynard, calling him "one of the most inspiring young men you will ever hear about."
Born with a condition called congenital amputation, Maynard is an ESPY-award winning mixed martial arts athlete in jiu-jitsu, the first amputee to climb Mount Kilimanjaro without the help of a prosthesis, a wrestling champion and the author of a New York Times-bestselling book called "No Excuses: The True Story of a Congenital Amputee Who Became a Champion in Wrestling and in Life."
He has appeared in a groundbreaking Nike commercial and has been the subject of a documentary. Plus, he travels the country helping Fortune 500 executives and serving as a motivational speaker for soldiers and at college campuses.
CNBC spoke with Maynard via phone from the Hightower Apex Conference in San Francisco, California. Here's his best advice about personal achievement, work-life balance and setting goals.
The Kansas City Royals have reinstated outfielder Alex Gordon and catcher Salvador Perez from the disabled list.
Perez sprained the medial collateral ligament in his left knee while carrying a suitcase up some stairs in his home in March.
Gordon went on the DL in early April with a torn hip labrum.
At 5-15, the Royals have one of the worst records in the majors and have already endured a nine-game losing streak.
Kansas City opens up a seven-game homestand that begins Tuesday night with two games against the Milwaukee Brewers and five against the Chicago White Sox, one of which is to make up for a postponed April 1 game.
Vermont Sen. Patrick Leahy said he doesn't know how anyone could respect Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore.
When asked by a reporter how the Senate would change if Roy Moore was elected, Leahy said he didn't "even want to think of it. It's such a nightmare."
Moore, a Republican, is running for the Senate seat that opened up when Jeff Sessions became Attorney General.
He's accused of sexual misconduct including allegations that he made unwanted advances to teenage girls when he was in his thirties. Moore has denied the allegations.
Leahy said he has a lot of respect for his colleagues in the Senate.
"I have a lot of respect for senators, both Republicans and Democrats," Leahy said. "Everything I've heard about him [Moore], his refusal to follow court orders, his refusal to obey the law, his bragging about not obeying the law - I couldn't serve with him with respect."
Residents in Alabama will vote in the senate race between Moore and Democratic nominee Doug Jones Tuesday.
Related Coverage Police raid Canfield home, looking for drugs
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WYTV) – A Canfield man is facing drug charges as a result of a raid in August.
Michael Malvasi, Jr. is charged with trafficking in hashish and possession of hashish. He was indicted by a Mahoning County grand jury on Thursday.
WYTV has learned that the charges are related to a search of his Timber Run Road home on August 2. Malvasi was not arrested or charged at the time.
He’s the son of Michael Malvasi, Sr., who was sentenced to four months in federal prison and probation after a tax evasion conviction in 2011.
Malvasi Jr. was also involved in a fatal crash in Canfield Township in November that killed 23-year-old Ryan Lanzo. Investigators are still trying to piece together that crash because Malvasi and Lanzo weren’t in the vehicle when they arrived.
Lanzo was taken to the hospital by someone about 40 minutes after the crash, but he died of his injuries.
'Grand Theft Auto' Maker's Insurer Seeks Out Of Royalty Row
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 11:03 PM EST) -- Beazley Insurance Co. Inc. asked a New York court Friday to find that Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. is not entitled to coverage for a lawsuit brought by a former top-level video game producer who claims he was cheated out of profits made from the "Grand Theft Auto" franchise, saying the underlying action doesn't seek any covered damages.
In the still-pending underlying suit, Take-Two unit Rockstar Games Inc., which produces the wildly popular video game franchise through its Rockstar North Ltd. unit, is accused of inducing former...
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Paul Rudd Screw the Oscars I Won Me a Hasty Pudding Trophy!!!
Paul Rudd Wins Harvard's 2018 Hasty Pudding Man of the Year
Paul Rudd may not have been nominated for an Oscar, but he did better ... he's the 2018 Hasty Pudding's Man of the Year!!!
Paul accepted the award in a bedazzled, Ant-Man bra at at Harvard University, which bestows the honor on performers who have made lasting and impressive contributions to the world of entertainment.
Other recipients include Robert Downey Jr., Tom Hanks, Chris Pratt, Robert DeNiro, Harrison Ford, Justin Timberlake and Ryan Reynolds.
Congrats bra!!!
Over the next two weeks, BadgerBlitz.com will be bringing you snapshots for each recruited position, covering the targets who are legitimate prospects on Wisconsin's board in the 2020 class. We will discuss the candidates who are most interested in the Badgers, as well as those who are considered long shots to commit to UW.
As always, this is just a snapshot in time and things remain fluid. Additional offered targets will appear over the next few months and some recruits will inevitably choose other colleges.
Today, we continue with a look at the offensive linemen.
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Korea Western Power Co., Ltd. -- Moody's assigns Aa2 rating to Korea Western Power's USD MTN drawdown
President Donald Trump is not the only national figure weighing in on the special House election in a red Georgia district — the race has attracted more money and attention than the area ever has.
Trump jabbed at 30-year-old Democratic House candidate Jon Ossoff in a Monday tweet, saying the "super liberal Democrat" wants to "protect criminals, allow illegal immigration and raise taxes." The president's attack comes with Ossoff leading polls in an 18-candidate field as he tries to flip the traditionally Republican seat vacated by Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price.
The Georgia 6th District election, one of the first for Congress in the Trump era, has attracted more cash from around the country than the district has ever seen. Almost all of that money has gone toward helping — or directly opposing — Ossoff, a former congressional aide.
A Wigan electrician is “over the moon” after being highly commended in a competition to find the best tradesperson in the country.
Karl Mather was one of eight tradesmen to reach the final of Screwfix’s Britain’s Top Tradesperson 2017, out of more than 5,000 applicants.
And despite being narrowly missing out on the top prize, Karl was still thrilled to have gone so far.
The 36-year-old from Goose Green said: “I’m over to moon to have been highly commended in this competition. I was able to showcase the variety of electrical challenges I’ve achieved for my customers, but also how important it is for me to support those in need.
“I met a great bunch of tradespeople at the final, who all really knew their stuff so I’m thrilled to have been given this award.”
Screwfix marketing director Graham Smith said: “Karl stood out with his ethos of going the extra mile and this was clearly shown through his high standard of work and going above and beyond. Karl represents all that is great about the UK’s tradespeople.”
SIDNEY — Ohio Living Dorothy Love will present Johnny Steiner in concert, Feb. 10, at 7 p.m., in the Amos Community Center, 3003 W. Cisco Road.
Johnny will perform tributes to Frank Sinatra and other classic crooners. He is an accomplished performer, conductor, composer and teacher. Johnny has been lucky enough to share the stage with some musical greats, including Barry Manilow, Ron Richardson, Marvin Hamlisch and Bob Newhart.
Admission is free, but tickets are required. To reserve tickets, call 497-6542.
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April 25 (Reuters) - Zhuhai Enpower Electric Co Ltd :
* SAYS IT PLANS TO INVEST 642.1 MILLION YUAN ($101.86 million) IN NEW ENERGY CAR-RELATED PROJECT Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2JlaXHB Further company coverage: ($1 = 6.3035 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
A teenager rescued from the Calais Jungle has claimed his love for Britain is unshaken by the spate of high-profile hate crimes since his arrival six months ago. Last October, refugee Aemal Khan, 15, was reunited with his brother in London having spent months stranded in the filthy lawlessness of the French migrant camp.
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Baku. 1 March. REPORT.AZ/ François Fillon, the conservative French presidential candidate announced his intention to continue the race, despite charges against him of embezzlement and creating fictitious jobs.
Report informs citing the TASS, politician has said at urgently called press conference at his campaign headquarters in Paris.
"I will not give in, I will not surrender, I will not pull out, I'll fight to the end," he said in a speech.
He confirmed that he had received a subpoena on March 15 on charges of embezzlement, but he denies the charges.
If there can be any good that comes out of Monday's game for Blake Snell , maybe it's the lesson of how making the adjustment of using more offspeed pitches got quicker outs and got him through his final three innings on 46 pitches. RF Steven Souza Jr. still does some odd things , like nearly getting picked off third the other day, but his overall play, in the field and at the plate, has been better, evidenced by his .385 average with runners in scoring position and team co-leading 10 RBIs.
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Fredericksburg's weather hasn't been all that frightful this winter, but there's still time. February has brought some of the worst snowstorms-or best, depending on personal perspective.
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File: President Cyril Ramaphosa has confirmed that he has suspended SARS commissioner Thomas Moyane. Photo: supplied / GCIS
JOHANNESBURG – President Cyril Ramaphosa has confirmed that he has suspended SARS commissioner Thomas Moyane, effective immediately.
The president stated that the ‘disciplinary proceedings’ that have been pending against Moyane hinder the credibility of SARS.
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Tom Moyane placed on suspension by President Cyril Ramaphosa pic.twitter.com/YbyssvobzW — Tumi Sole (@tumisole) March 19, 2018
Moyane has been accused of dodging channels to assist the Guptas, which implicates Moyane in money laundering and fraud.
It is alleged that he pressured SARS officials to make three VAT payments to the Guptas.
Moyane is expected to appear before Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Finance, to explain his handling of the Jonas Makwakwa matter.
Former President Jacob Zuma appointed Moyane as the commissioner of SARS on 27 September 2014.
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April 25 (Reuters) - Wells Fargo & Co:
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The media are pointing out that a Federal District Court Judge, has ruled against the release of the memos former FBI Director James Comey wrote to himself while acting head of the FBI. However, one little thing they fail to notice:
WASHINGTON DC – A federal judge has rejected requests from news organizations to release memos of former FBI Director James Comey’s conversations with President Donald Trump, adding that publicizing the documents could harm special counsel Robert Mueller’s probe.
U.S. District Judge James Boasberg on Friday sided with the Department of Justice after multiple news organizations, including CNN and USA Today, sued for the public release of Comey’s memos after their Freedom of Information Act requests were denied. (read more)
Tandy and Todd stumble upon a new survivor, Karl, who has been trapped in a high-security prison in Mexico ever since the virus hit.
The first thing you notice about Meiomi’s Pinot Noir is the dark, deep garnet color. To the nose, there are hints of ripe berries, vanilla, and spicy oak. This bold red wine is velvety to the tongue, with hints of light roasted almond, cranberry, and raspberries. Pairs well with poultry, veal, and venison.
If Greg McLean is behind the camera, you pretty much have to know what's in store. The director behind grisly flicks likeandis back with, another tale in which lives are at stakes, only in this case that life belongs to Daniel Radcliffe.Radcliffe plays Yossi Ghinsberg, whose harrowing real-life tale inspires the film about a deadly trek through the Bolivian wilderness he took in the 1980s. Along with two friends, Yossi entrusts in a mysterious Austrian expat to guide them through the rainforests, only to end up in a fight for survival. Here's the synopsis:will premiere at the Melbourne Film Festival, and given Radcliffe's star power we should see it here soon after.
Florence Orban from Wayfindr and DeepMind cofounder Shane Legg. Getty Images On Thursday we celebrated our new ranking of the 100 coolest people in UK tech by holding a party at the top of the Gherkin in London.
We invited the coolest and most interesting people from the UK tech scene to party with us at the top of one of London's most iconic buildings.
A female motorist crashed in Queens on Wednesday night and then handed her infant passenger to a bystander before fleeing on foot, law enforcement sources said.
“I’m going to jail, take the baby,” the woman said, according to a witness.
The woman first hit a white SUV near 101st Avenue and Woodhaven Boulevard before she blew a red light and crashed again — around the corner, into a stop sign and fence outside of Elizabeth Blackwell Middle School at about 6:40 p.m., a male witness said.
The driver then got out of her car and handed a year-old girl to a female bystander, along with a note with the name and phone number of the tyke’s father, cops and a witness said.
The woman, who is still at large, left a shoe behind as she bolted away on foot.
The little girl was taken to a local hospital for observation, police said.
TOKYO, April 25 (Reuters) - Japanese government bond yields were little changed on Wednesday, firmly capped as the Bank of Japan’s debt-purchasing operations offset upward pressure from the ongoing spike in U.S. Treasury yields.
The two-year JGB yield was flat at minus 0.140 percent. The five-year yield inched up 0.5 basis point to minus 0.100 percent and the 10-year yield was unchanged at 0.050 percent.
The BOJ on Wednesday offered to buy 1.34 trillion yen ($12.3 billion) of five- to 40-year JGBs as a part of its regular debt-purchasing scheme.
In addition to tightening supply, Wednesday’s JGB-purchasing operations by the BOJ provided some relief for bond investors as the central bank refrained from trimming the amount of debt it had offered to buy.
The U.S. 10-year Treasury note yield extended its overnight rise and touched 3.009 percent on Wednesday, its highest since early 2014.
Michael Flynn quits as US national security adviser
Michael Flynn has resigned as US President Donald Trump’s national security adviser over his contacts with Russia.
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The US Customs and Border Patrol has fined a woman $500 for not declaring she was bringing a free apple into the US that she received on her Delta Air Lines flight from Paris.Crystal Tadlock tells KDVR-TV in Denver that flight attendants had passed out the apples and she placed it in her carry-on to save for her flight from Minneapolis to Denver. Her bag was randomly searched by Customs.Tadlock says the agent asked her if her trip to France was expensive and when she said yes he told her it was about to get more expensive after charging her $500.Delta says it recommends all passengers comply with Customs regulations.Customs declaration forms ask passengers if they are bringing any fruits or vegetables into the country.
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – Authorities are looking for a sailor who disappeared Saturday night.
Police say Gage Brady left his ship around 10:30 Saturday in his vehicle and never came back. NCIS contact the Norfolk police department and authorities filed an official missing person report. He has a 2011 black Chevy Impala.
Both agencies are working to find out where he is. Investigators have not said which ship Brady is assigned to or what his hometown is. If you’ve seen him, call the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP.
A wreath is placed at Lotta's Fountain in San Francisco to remember the victims of the 1906 Earthquake. (April 18, 2017)
Tuesday morning marked the 111th anniversary of the devastating 1906 earthquake and five in San Francisco.
City leaders and community members gathered at Lotta's Fountain — one of the oldest monuments in the city by the bay and one-time gathering place for earthquake survivors — to remember the lives lost after the quake and sweeping blaze. The large group then meandered to the corner of 20th and Church Streets to continue the annual traditional of painting a famous fire hydrant, which is known for helping save the Mission District more than a century ago.
The blaring sounds of fire engines roared exactly at 5:12 a.m. to mark the exact time when the earth violently shook 111 years ago.
Last year's anniversary remembrance marked the first time in which no original survivors were on hand to recall the terrifying day.
THE FARMVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION IS HOLDING A PUBLIC HEARING NEXT WEEK. DARRELL MOODY HAS THE DETAILS…
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Chiefs lost 1-0 to SuperSport United in the quarterfinals of the competition at Moses Mabhida Stadium last Saturday.
Following this defeat supporters made fun of Chiefs’ sorrow.
Chiefs Fans when they see supersport United 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/A9PDjYEHQA — I got the ball™ (@LindaniMadonda) August 14, 2017
Supersport United when they have a match with Orlando Pirates pic.twitter.com/ruF8mwqGk1 — Boitumelo Springbok (@SpringB_Jay) August 3, 2017
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City’s 2018 NICE/KEEP Cleanup Project Begins After Postponement
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The city of Sioux Falls has announced that Project NICE/KEEP Neighborhood Cleanup began on Tuesday.
This year’s cleanup was postponed due to weather conditions last week.
The project this year includes two areas:
Area A is an area contained within the boundaries of South West Avenue on the west, South Minnesota Avenue on the east, West Ninth Street on the north, and West 18th Street on the south.
Area B is an area contained within the boundaries of North Sycamore Avenue on the west, Veteran’s Parkway on the east, East Sixth Street on the north, and Arrowhead Parkway on the south.
Maps of the this year’s Project NICE and KEEP neighborhoods are available at siouxfalls.org.
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Chance the Rapper made an appearance on a local Chicago news station where he tried his hand as a weatherman on live TV.
MANHATTAN, Kan. (KSNT) — According to the Kansas Health Institute, one-in-six Kansas households are struggling to feed themselves or their families.
The Flint Hills Breadbasket in Manhattan is combating the issue with a food pantry. The organization has been helping people since the 1980s. In 2016, the organization served 19,000 people in Riley County.
Executive Director of the pantry, Maribeth Kieffer, said being a part of an organization that helps dozens of people each day is the most rewarding part. “I received an email from an elderly lady that said how much we had changed her diet with the fresh fruits and vegetables and how that helped when she went to the grocery store for other things that she needed,” Kieffer said.
Flint Hills Breadbasket also partners with five churches in the community. After visiting the Breadbasket, residents can visit one of the churches and pick up staple cabinet items along with some dairy products and meat.
To see if you qualify for the flint hill breadbasket, click here.
The USD/JPY’s recovery from 105.60 (previous day’s low) and a rise to 106.32 today seems to have trapped bears on the wrong side of the market. The pair could rally further to 106.87-107.00, the technical charts indicate. The spot looks set to test 106.80 …
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Orbital Gas Systems, , the leader in innovative gas measurement solutions, has been awarded a contract valued in excess of $750,000 by a major European industrial company operating bio-methane-to-grid plants throughout Europe. Under the contract, Orbital will provision two BioMethane units, the company's bio-methane-to-grid system, for delivery to the client in 2017.
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Angeles Borda ignored the cat calls as she walked past the building site. But she couldn't ignore the nitric acid that her tormentor then threw in her face.
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Alabama Power employees in all divisions worked safely Monday through Wednesday restoring power to all 107,000 customers with outages in the aftermath of subtropical storm Alberto.
Wind gusts reaching 43 mph and up to 6 inches of rain caused trees and limbs to fall on power lines statewide Monday and Tuesday, primarily around Birmingham and Montgomery. Power was restored where outages were caused as Alberto swept through the state but subsequent heavy rains early Wednesday created new problems.
Employees are working to restore power to about 5,000 customers reporting new outages Wednesday.
Flash flood watches and warnings were posted for many areas of Alabama through Wednesday as rains continued.
Welcome to this recently expanded home conveniently located at the end of a cul-de sac in the heart of AU Park, one block from Turtle park. Features 5 bedrooms, 4 bath rooms, family and dining room opens on nice patio overlooking common garden recreational room in lower level. Garage converted in storage and bicycle room. Within Jenny ES and Deal MS, close to Red Metro Station.
Smaverick’s latest erotic release, Mission Code: Coco, offers players yet another side-scrolling experience of the sexual variety, with the vulnerable heroine naturally being at the mercy of players as she can be violated by her foes (as many would suspect).
Much like other eroge, Mission Code: Coco comes with only the bottom line in terms of plot, that being to get to the end of the stage – though that is ultimately up to players and whether or not they want to witness the stunningly perverted game over animations.
Mission Code: Coco is unfortunately rather mediocre in terms of gameplay but the sexy animations may make it worthwhile for some; the game is available now.
(BBC) Three men have been arrested after two journalists were killed during a live radio broadcast in the Dominican Republic.
One of the journalists was filming his show on Facebook Live when he was shot.
The footage showed his broadcast interrupted by gunfire and a panicked woman shouting “Shots! Shots! Shots!”.
Police said the shooting happened on Tuesday in San Pedro de Macoris, east of the capital Santo Domingo.
The two journalists killed were presenter Luis Manuel Medina and radio producer Leo Martinez.
A woman was also injured and is undergoing surgery, said local authorities.
The arrested men have not been charged and police say they do not know the motive.
“The investigations have begun and we will try, with all the means in our powers, to reach the truth,” Attorney General Jean Rodriguez told the local press.
In August 2015, two US journalists were shot dead during a live TV report in Virginia.
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Calif. Real Property Transactions May Need CEQA Review
Private parties who plan to jump into a real property transaction with a public agency should be aware that their deal could be impacted or held up by the California Environmental Quality Act unless they are fully informed of the recent legal developments ...read more
Tom Petty passed away this past Monday, and stars have been giving their thoughts and memories of the star all week. Taylor Swift has even chimed in, and she had a lot to say about Tom.
“To me, Tom Petty represented a kind of songwriting I idolized: complex simplicity.” Taylor Swift was talking to Rolling Stone magazine when she revealed that, and the fact that Tom Petty’s song “Free Fallin” was one of the main reasons she picked up a guitar in the first place. “It said so much in the lyrics, the concepts, the stories, the message, the nuances … but always brought you back to a hook that got stuck in everyone’s head. He motivated thousands of guitarists to learn to play just because they wanted to be able to play ‘Free Fallin.’ Count me as one of them.”
She even covered “American Girl” during her tour in 2009. Here’s audio from that:
And, according to Rolling Stone, Taylor “embodied the very kind of country-to-pop crossover that Petty paved the way for.” What’s your favorite Tom Petty song?
If you want to push your Java skills to the next level, this practical book provides expert advice from leading luminaries within the Java ecosystem. You’ll be encouraged to stretch yourself by learning new techniques, look at problems in new ways, take responsibility for your work, and become as good at the entire craft of programming as you possibly can.
Edited by Kevlin Henney, 97 Things Every Java Programmer Should Know reflects many lifetimes of experience writing Java software and living with the process of software development. Some of the best Java programmers on the planet share their collected wisdom to help you rethink Java best practices and techniques to incorporate the changes in Java 8.
Kehlani took time to answer very personal questions about her sexuality on Sunday.
“I’m queer. Not bi, not straight. I’m attracted to women, men, REALLY attracted to queer men, non binary people, intersex people, trans people,” Kehlani explained to an inquisitive follower (via E! News). “Lil poly pansexual papa hello good morning. Does that answer your questions?”
The 23-year-old “SweetSexySavage” singer added, “And since we on that… I’m the LEAST attracted to straight men, y’all really adorable sometimes tho. Bisexual men really are little gifts from god tho.”
While the conversation certainly got lots of attention, Kehlani, whose debut album was released in 2017, opted to delete the tweets out of respect for the LGBTQ community.
“I retracted my queer tweet because I am being corrected about the way in which I listed the gender spectrum and I’m super super sensitive to being offensive especially when I’m only trying to appreciate. Point is, I love love, and that love lies in every gender there is,” she said.
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It’s good to be Diddy. Despite not having released a solo project since 2015’s MMM, the Hip Hop mogul was named 2017’s highest-paid musician by Forbes.
Puff Daddy pulled in a whopping $130 million pretax this year, a career-best mark for the powerful executive. To calculate this, Forbes evaluated pretax income from June 1, 2016 through June 1, 2017. The publication used data from Nielsen SoundScan, the RIAA, Pollstar and industry insiders.
Forbes attributes Diddy’s massive earnings to a variety of income sources, including the Bad Boy’s reunion tour and his Ciroc vodka deal.
Diddy also got a major influx of capital by selling a third of his Sean John clothing line. That sale alone earned him an estimated $70 million.
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SYDNEY: A valet at Sydney's Hyatt Regency hotel had a bad day at work on Thursday (May 31) after he accidentally parked a Porsche Carrera underneath another vehicle.
While attempting to park the Porsche, the car reportedly accelerated and ended up under an orange sports utility vehicle (SUV).
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Police were called to the hotel to cut out the driver, who was unharmed, as onlookers were treated to the comical sight of the black soft-top Porsche squashed under the larger vehicle.
"When I first saw this, I thought that it was being shot for a TV show or a movie, but apparently it's real," said bystander Jonathan Bayle.
Police rescue lifted the SUV to remove the Porsche with its hood crumpled, out from under it.
The investigation into how the accident occurred is ongoing.
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Hundred of Muslims, under the newly-formed Muslim Forum, converged at Mlolongo Town, in Athi River, to deliberate on how they can be ambassadors of peace
I am writing today to Jeremy Hunt demanding the Government blocks the creation of wholly-owned subsidiary companies by NHS trusts, and undertakes a full review of the guidance on the relevant tax requirements of NHS trusts and foundation trusts.
At least eight NHS trusts have set up private companies in recent years and transferred over thousands of facilities staff away from NHS contracts. A recent investigation by Health Service Journal has said that as many as 8,000 posts could be affected in the 16 trusts where plans are being drawn up, on top of 3,000 who have already been moved at eight other employers.
NHS bosses have justified the move by saying it saves them thousands in VAT bills, but unions have said it is being used as a means to drive down terms and conditions, as well as posing a long term threat to the NHS pension.
Now Labour is demanding that the Government intervenes to protect the rights of NHS staff.
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For weeks, Kilauea has been erupting, seemingly without any end in sight. People have been evacuated, people have been injured, and property has been destroyed. We've seen video after video of the damage, which is just unbelievable.
Well, just when you thought you had seen it all, the NASA publishes images of the volcano from space.
Amazing images taken from space of the Kilauea volcano erupting. pic.twitter.com/S9LXfy4sn5 — KAMR Local 4 News (@KAMRLocal4News) May 30, 2018
And just as cool, the glow from the volcano as seen from the Gemini Observatory - high atop of Mauna Kea, around 35 miles away.
The Gemini Observatory captured Hawaii's Kilauea glow through the clouds in mesmerizing timelapse pic.twitter.com/C9E6ws51GJ — Reuters Top News (@Reuters) May 29, 2018
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The two who died were students at Monroe High School. A teenage girl who was the third passenger in the same vehicle is in critical condition at University Hospital in Madison.
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The online agency offers a sales package of only £24.99 for a one-month minimum term, perfect for property owners looking to sell their homes or commercial properties cheaply.
What’s more, this price is the highest the Manchester-based agency charges.
The longer you list your property, the cheaper the contract.
You can even list your house for £9.99 per month - although this is for a minimum 12-month contract.
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RAWALPINDI, Dec 11 (APP):US Ambassador to Pakistan, David Hale met Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Qamar Javed Bajwa at General Headquarters (GHQ) on Monday.
Matters of mutual interest including regional security issues were discussed during the meeting, a statement issued here by Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said.
AOTHAIM announces results of Extraordinary General meeting (TASI) Date: 24 Apr 2018 Abdullah Al Othaim Markets Company announced results of Extraordinary General meeting held on April 23, 2018. Shareholders approved the distribution of SAR 3 cash dividends per share for financial year 2017. Shareholders also approved to increase capital by 100% from SAR 450 Mill to SAR 900 Mill through the distribution of 1 grant share for each share and amended a number of clauses of the Company Statute.
On the occasion of Mirza Ghalib's 220th birth anniversary, the Firstpost Staff paid tribute to this great Urdu writer by reciting and discussing the shaayari he wrote.
SOFIA, May 31 (Reuters) - The se are some of the main stories in Bulgarian newspapers on Thursday. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
-- Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borissov and his Russian counterpart, Dmitry Medvedev, discussed in Moscow the deepening of trade and economic cooperation, as well as in the field of energy, tourism and transport (Standart, Trud, 24 Chasa, Moonitor, Sega)
-- Bulgaria´s Interior Ministry has ordered restrictions on access to the area of the fence at the country´s border with Turkey, and banned photographing the fence (Standart, Trud, Monitor)
-- Total number of tourist visits by foreigners in Bulgaria is increased by 9.3 percent on an annual basis in the first four months of 2018, reaching 1,722,307, the tourism ministry said (Standart, Trud)
-- Within a month and a half, minimum food standards will be developed to ensure better product quality, Agriculture Minister Rumen Porozhanov said (Monitor, Trud)
Kylie's first outing with new baby Stormi coincides with some serious family drama. Rumors are circling that mom Kris Jenner is siding with Tyga and thinks Kylie should conduct a paternity test to see who is her baby daddy. Do you think she's trying to get Travis Scott out of the picture for good?
Sgt. Herbert Creecy, a motor transport mechanic with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, fixes a curtain in a cathedral at a soup kitchen in Catania, Italy, Dec. 29, 2016. Marines and sailors volunteered their time to help clean up the area and serve food during the holiday season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexander Mitchell/released)
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Hearing for the Community Development Commission’s resident survey on public housing needs in the city and county of LA.
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_______________ LOS ANGELES BOARD OF HARBOR COMMISSIONERS APPROVES 50-YEAR LEASE FOR NEW SAN PEDRO PUBLIC MARKET. Read more here.
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A forecast calling for possible electrical storms this Sunday has caused the postponement of the Sykesville Harvest Festival until Sunday, Oct. 15.
The annual event was scheduled for this Sunday but because of the threat of inclement weather, it will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 15 on Sykesville’s Main Street. According to Sykesville Main Street coordinator Julie Della-Maria, the community event draws thousands of visitors to the Sykesville community each year.
This year the festival will feature more than 50 craft and food vendors, live entertainment, and a free kids zone with a petting zoo, a circus school, dance and martial art demonstrations, balloon twisting, face painting, a Lego station and a moon bounce.
The search for a stolen vehicle in Oliver containing the owner’s dog has ended on a somewhat happy note.
Newspaper carrier, Hazel Ellis, was doing her run Sunday when she made a quick stop at a local gas station to drop-off some papers.
An opportunistic thief jumped in Ellis’s vehicle and took-off with her small dog Mia inside.
Ellis put out a public appeal through social media to be in the lookout for her stolen vehicle and dog.
An Oliver resident saw the dog Monday morning walking down main street and returned it to Ellis.
Ellis said Mia is in good health.
“It was very stressful. All my friends were calling me, even people I haven’t talked to in years,” she said.
Ellis said there’s been no sign of her vehicle and said it’s been a rough start to the Christmas season.
“I’m so grateful that I have my dog my dog back that’s the most important thing. The rest is just stuff. And you never really realize how many friends you have and what a nice community we live in.”
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THE award-winning, 745 ft long Viking Sky cruise ship was created by experienced, nautical architects and designers.
Viking Sky, which belongs to Viking, offers ‘culturally enriching, destination-focused river and ocean cruises for travellers curious about the world’.
Exclusive pictures of interior of Viking Cruise Ship, Portsmouth. Picture : Habibur Rahman
This will be the first summer that it will be stopping off in the city.
To see our full picture gallery click on the link above.
The ship carries up to 930 guests and was built in 2017. It offers standard, and deluxe and penthouse cabins.
Ahead of this summer, The News was invited on-board to have a look at what passengers can expect from their holiday.
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The South Dakota Office of Highway Safety will launch two new commercials during Sunday’s football game.
Highway Safety Director Lee Axdahl says Grim Jim Reaper may look intimidating, but really, he’s just a bumbling lost soul that can’t make any headway in South Dakota. He says the commercials are humorous, but they also have a serious tone. Axdahl says the commercials say death rides with you on the road and they want people to understand being a safe driver at all times is important.
In the commercials, Jim Reaper tries to get drivers to do unsafe things such as not wear seatbelts or motorcycle helmets, become distracted while driving and drive after having one too many drinks. But, Axdahl says, at the end of each commercial, the person does the right thing, foiling the Reaper’s plans.
While two commercials will air during the Super Bowl, Axdahl says there are eight commercials total that will be used throughout the year.
On August 21st, 2017, a total solar eclipse will cross the U.S. for the first time in 99 years!
Of course, the eclipse has many of us excited, but how much do we really know about the event? NASA shared some facts about the upcoming solar eclipse.
Animals Will React to It | For example, chickens might go to sleep, exuding twilight behavior.
T-7 days until #Eclipse20117! Watch on Aug. 21 as NASA brings you live coverage from across the path of totality: https://t.co/yzOtRcM04y pic.twitter.com/RKFcxMkiCR — NASA360 (@NASA360) August 14, 2017
If You’re Not in the ‘Path of Totality’, You Won’t Notice a Difference | The sky will only appear as it does in the later afternoon.
If You Can’t Catch This Eclipse, Another Will Appear in 2024 | NASA can calculate eclipses centuries ahead of time.
Astronauts on the ISS Will be Able to See the Eclipse | NASA will study it for research purposes.
It Will be the First Solar Eclipse Many See in Their Lifetimes | And for some, the only eclipse they will ever see.
Aug 13 (Gracenote) - Result from the Spanish Super Cup Final match on Sunday Final Sunday, August 13, first leg Barcelona - Real Madrid 1-3 (halftime: 0-0)
BERLIN, Feb 2 (Reuters) - New car sales in Germany jumped about 12 percent last month to about 270,000 vehicles, the highest level for January in nearly two decades, an auto industry source said.
But the downtrend in registrations of diesel-powered cars continued with a decline of about 17 percent, the source said on Friday on condition he not be named ahead of publication of official data.
“The new year got off to a good start,” the source said, noting that the increase resulted mainly from high private orders by at the end of 2017 and was not helped by additional selling days.
Germany’s VDA auto industry association is expected to release official sales data for Europe’s largest auto market later on Friday.
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Well, the current administration refuses to listen to scientists when it comes to climate change, so it comes as no surprise that they refuse to listen to most economists and nonpartisan groups that have scored their tax reform/cut proposals. Here’s what is going to happen. Corporations will get a huge tax cut. The middle class not so much. The corporations will not put their largesse back into wage growth for the middle class. Instead, they will increase dividends to stockholders and also pump their up stock prices by creating demand for their stock by buying back all that they can.
That’s the good news for corporate America. Here’s the bad news. The resulting deficits will provide excuses for the GOP to cut funding for Medicare, Medicaid, and Social security. In short, it’s a win for donors to the “Greedy Old Party” and a loser for the “unwashed masses.”
Mike Kistner
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If you purchase one new item of clothing this season, let it be a rad new jacket that not only gets the job done but actually looks good, too.
Certainly you're aware that right about now temps are starting to drop, so you're probably already on the hunt. Whether your intention is to stock up on a few mid-price point coats or splurge on one goes-with-everything topper, your worry is the same.
You want said coat to make your outfit look better, not ruin it.
For starters, how encounters work is getting a tweak. You'll also have access to new evolution items, two new berries (Nanab slows your quarry while Pinap doubles the amount of candy you'll snag after a successful capture) and some new hats and other clothing for your avatar.
If you missed out on the Valentine's Day event and its abundance of Clefables because your sweetheart had other plans for you, well, maybe some new duds (and creatures for your Pokedex) can help with the pain.
A 35-year-old Regina man faces multiple charges in relation to a shooting at a business on the 300 block of Victoria Avenue East on Sept. 30.
No one was injured in the incident where several shots were fired into the business at approximately 5:12 a.m.
He was arrested after being identified by police, who searched his residence and seized evidence.
He is charged with assault, possession of a firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order, two charges of failure to comply with recognizance, and discharge of a restricted firearm or a prohibited firearm into or at a place in a reckless manner.
He made his first court appearance Friday morning.
Police say the investigation is ongoing.
May 2 U.S. fertilizer maker Mosaic Co reported a quarterly loss compared to a year-ago profit, partly hurt by lower phosphate and potash prices and an ammonia plant outage.
Mosaic reported a net loss attributable to the company of $900,000, in the first quarter ended March 31, compared with a profit of $256.8 million, a year earlier.
On a per share basis, the company broke even in the latest quarter, compared with a 73 cents profit last year.
Mosaic recorded a $1 million charge in the quarter, compared with a $169 million gain, a year earlier.
Net sales of the world's largest producer of finished phosphate products fell 5.7 percent to $1.58 billion. (Reporting by Arathy S Nair in Bengaluru; Editing by Shounak Dasgupta)
NORTH SOUND, Antigua (AP) — Bangladesh was skittled out for 43 before lunch, the lowest total in its test history, on the opening day as West Indies right-arm quick Kemar Roach claimed figures of 5-8 in the first test on Wednesday.
Fast-medium bowler Miguel Cummins took 3-11 as Bangladesh's innings lasted just 18.4 overs.
Opener Liton Das was the only batsman to reach double figures and his 25 was more than half his side's total.
West Indies won the toss and chose to bowl at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium.
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New Zealand made the lowest total in test history when it was bowled out for 26 by England in Auckland in 1955.
Three bodies were found in the area of the 100 block of NW Grant at around 11:20 p.m. on Sunday. (WIBW)
Topeka police say they are investigating the deaths of three people as a triple homicide.
The bodies of two men and one woman were found late Sunday when officers responded to a welfare check call at a Topeka home.
Police said Monday all people of interest related to the case are in custody.
The names of the victims and details about those arrested were not immediately released.
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WOODSIDE — Highway 84 was shut down after a “large truck and trailer accident” Wednesday afternoon, authorities said.
A roughly four-mile stretch of the highway between Portola Road and Skyline Boulevard was expected to be closed until at least 6 p.m., according to a San Mateo County emergency bulletin.
The circumstances of the crash were not immediately available.
Los Angeles-based company, Peninsula Pacific, is considering Tangipahoa Parish to be the home of their newest casino resort in Louisiana, the Hammond Daily Star reported.
According to the Daily Star, the company has two options: close their existing casino in Bossier City and build a new resort along the Tangipahoa River in the Robert Area, or expand the Bossier City site.
The existing Bossier City location is a riverboat casino and the renovations would include expanding it to a land facility, the Daily Star reported.
Two bills regarding Peninsula Pacific's plans will be submitted to the state Senate in March, according to the Daily Star.
A new casino would create nearly 2,000 short-term jobs and more than 500 permanent jobs in the Tanigapahoa area, the Daily Star reported.
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Hours after he was robbed at gunpoint on the N2 in Port Elizabeth, a hitchhiker spotted his alleged attackers outside the police station where he was opening a case against them.
Police spokeswoman Captain Gerda Swart said the complainant had been reporting a robbery at the Thornhill police station at approximately 9am yesterday, when he recognised a red Toyota Tazz driving past the station as the vehicle belonging to his assailants.
The man, who had been part of a group of people hitchhiking to Hermanus, was robbed by four men of his cellphone and some clothes along the N2 near Kabega Park.
“He was dropped off at the station to report the crime and saw the car drive past,” Swart said.
Mumbai: The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested a man for allegedly helping illegal Bangladeshi migrants to procure Aadhaar and PAN cards without proper documents.
The accused, 36, was arrested on March 18 by Navi Mumbai unit of ATS from Ulhasnagar in Thane district along with five other Bangladeshi nationals, who were living in India illegally.
“During the investigation, it was revealed that the accused had helped them get the Aadhaar and PAN cards,” officials said.
The accused has been remanded to police custody till March 26.
A case has been registered against all the accused under relevant Sections of Foreigners Act, 1946, and Indian Penal Code (IPC) while further investigation including terror links is in progress.
Mark Mulder had been one of the better pitchers in the game with the Oakland Athletics until injuries derailed his career. His attempted comeback with the Los Angeles Angels met a similar fate.
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Britain's triumphant Paralympians returned home today after enjoying their most successful winter games ever. Leading the way was teenager Menna Fitzpatrick, the para-skier who won four medals including Britain's only gold.
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NEW YORK — The Yankees already appear to be in trouble in their best-of-five series against a club that might be hotter now than any Major League team ever.
Big trouble.
The Cleveland Indians flexed their muscles again in Game 1 of the ALDS, winning 4-0 at Progressive Field, and it’ll probably only get tougher for the Yankees moving forward.
There were some bright spots for Oroville evacuees in the midst of chaos.California Highway Patrol officers helped a three-year-old boy celebrate his birthday Monday. Officers sang happy birthday to "Junior" and gave him a birthday cake, a paper crown, a balloon and a couple of gifts too.Watch the video in the player above to see the celebration.
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Sligo Rovers defeated Finn Harps to advance to the quarter-finals of the EA Sports League Cup on Monday night.
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And while Harps will be disappointed to have lost, of more pressing concern was the condition of goalkeeper Harry Doherty who was taken to hospital by ambulance following a collision outside his box shortly after the hour.
Doherty and his team-mate Packie Mailey clashed heads in the incident and Mailey left the field sporting a bandaged head-wound.
After a 25 minute delay during which he was treated by medical personnel, Doherty left the pitch in an ambulance.
Harps played the 25 minutes of injury time with ten men as they had used their full quota of substitutes.
Deep into added-on time, Matthew Stevens headed the Sligo winner.
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The Ministry of Education's decision to give some degree of preference to children attending its kindergartens for admission to co-located primary schools seems predicated on a felt need to facilitate a "smoother transition" (MOE's move ensures every child has equal chances; Dec 8).
But is the move from kindergarten to primary school really such a traumatic experience that has to be addressed?
It is a fact that tens of thousands of young children have made that transition in the past 10 to 15 years.
Is there evidence that they suffered serious emotional trauma, which the ministry's new approach can significantly alleviate?
It seems like the children have managed.
The authorities should recognise that our young children are an adaptable lot, despite their age, and drop this tweak to the Primary 1 admission policy.
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Man donates $15K to buy drug dog for Mississippi town
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AMORY, Miss. (AP) - A man is donating $15,000 to a Mississippi police department so it can buy another drug-sniffing dog.
The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal reports this is the second such donation that Edward Coale has made to the police department in Amory, a city of about 7,000 residents.
Chief Ronnie Bowen says the first police dog is a German shepherd named Coale, in honor of the donor.
Bowen says the new donation will pay for a dog once the current one is retired or once the department has enough officers to work with a second canine.
Police at the scene in Chislehurst
The Metropolitan Police dispatched armed response units to the scene, and cordoned off Perry Street at its junction with Foxbury Avenue.
Residents were told to stay indoors while officers searched the area.
At 6.18pm, the official Bromley MPS account tweeted: "Avoid the area."
Local resident Maddie Radford, said "at least 20 police vehicles" were in attendance.
A helicopter was at the scene as "searches continue", the Met Police said.
Transport for London's Twitter account reported queuing traffic in Chislehurst.
A Met Police spokesman said: "Police were called at approximately 17.20pm on Wednesday, 30 May to Perry Street at the junction with Foxbury Avenue following reports of a man believed to be seen with a suspected firearm.
"Officers, including firearms officers, are in attendance.
"There are no reported injuries.
"Temporary road closures are currently in place whilst enquiries and searches continue."
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Harvey Weinstein is reportedly hurt by the condemnation he has received from former President Barack Obama and wife Michelle Obama over mounting accusations of sexual harassment and sexual assault against him.
The Hollywood producer wouldn’t speak out specifically in regards to the Obamas, as well as to Hillary Clinton who also condemned him, but sources tell Page Six that he is grief-stricken by the Obamas’ rebuke.
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Numbers Midday' game
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the New York Lottery's "Numbers Midday" game were:
3-4-5, Lucky Sum: 12
(three, four, five; Lucky Sum: twelve)
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – A North Carolina woman says she has gotten back her husband’s ashes after they were stolen from a garage in San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf area.
Thieves broke into Mary Wilkinson’s rental vehicle Wednesday. They stole cash, credit cards, clothing and a velvet pouch carrying the ashes.
The theft happened the day before Wilkinson and her daughter planned to scatter the cremains among the redwoods of the North Coast.
Authorities launched their investigation Thursday.
Wilkinson says she received a call from San Francisco police Saturday saying that a man had dropped off the ashes. He wasn’t arrested and the other missing items weren’t recovered.
Wilkinson says she and her daughter no longer plan to scatter her husband’s remains and will instead take them back home to Charlotte on Tuesday.
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Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. Karla's guests talk about history and the delay between the Emancipation Proclamation and the news of freedom reaching slaves in Texas, and the evolution of the modern Juneteenth celebration. Find out when and how the occasion will be observed here in Albany, Georgia.
MINSK, Belarus (AP) — Authorities in Belarus have thwarted the opposition’s attempt to hold a rally and have detained several activists.
Tuesday’s crackdown in the Belarusian capital of Minsk reflected President Alexander Lukashenko’s intolerance for dissent despite his recent overtures to the West.
Nikolai Statkevich, an opposition leader who challenged Lukashenko in the 2010 election, was detained outside his home. Several other activists were rounded up by plain clothes police as they attempted to gather for a rally marking Belarus’ Independence Day.
The holiday was marked by a military parade.
One of the activists who attempted to organize the protest, Alyes Abramovich, said its’ goal was to show solidarity with political prisoners.
Lukashenko has ruled the ex-Soviet nation of 10 million since 1994, cracking down on dissent and free media and maintaining Soviet-style control over its economy.
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Neck die and collet die As I was resizing my STW brass with the Innovative Technologies belted magnum collet die last night I got to wondering why I couldn't just use a neck sizer die instead of the full length die. Then I would use the collet die every other loading or whenever needed.
Any reason this isn't advisable? I'm hoping to work my brass as little as possible since it's so hard to come by and expensive.
A group of seven sound engineers from the Cork Opera House have picked up a cool €26,103 Match 5 prize from last Friday’s EuroMillions draw.
The lucky work syndicate purchased their winning Quick Pick ticket at the Gala store in Camden Wharf in Cork City.
Tonight’s guaranteed EuroMillions jackpot in a massive €190m, with an estimated €18m in lower-value prizes.
Under the EuroMillions community rules a jackpot is capped at €190m and any excess will flow down to the next prize tier at which there are winners. The jackpot can remain capped at €190m for up to a four draws.
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Emmanuel Duku is one of five suspects wanted by police following the abduction of two South Sudan nationals at Afoji Market at gun point last week. Speaking to Daily Monitor yesterday, the district police commander, Mr Stephen Agaba, said: "The suspect was arrested at Afoji Market after community members who saw him alerted us."
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The September jobs report from the Labor Department comes out today, and hurricanes Harvey and Irma are likely to show up in the numbers in different ways. In Texas and Florida, where the hurricanes did significant damage, employees couldn’t get to work, workplaces shut down, job interviews got cancelled. All that could make job-creation numbers look bad. But wages could look good and go up a bit because lower-wage hourly workers usually don’t get paid if they don’t work, while higher-income salaried workers do. So, barring unforeseen events, the October numbers may give a better picture of how the whole economy’s doing.
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As you have probably heard by now, Roseanne Barr's revival of her popular sitcom, Roseanne , was canceled by ABC on Tuesday soon after the star's racist remarks about Valerie Jarrett , a senior adviser to former president Barack Obama.
Barr compared Jarrett, a black woman, to a character form Planet of the Apes, prompting ABC executives to scrap her show, even though it had been renewed weeks before due to its impressive ratings.
Barr apologized to Jarrett and released a contrite statement through her publicist.
Winning numbers drawn in 'MassCash' game
BRAINTREE, Mass. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Massachusetts Lottery's "MassCash" game were:
10-17-32-33-35
(ten, seventeen, thirty-two, thirty-three, thirty-five)
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There's been an increase in tension between the US and North Korea. Recent developments include the military parade in Pyongan.
There are multiple theories concerning North Korea's actions.
Euan Graham is the director of international security at the Lowly Institute, he speaks to PM about the symmetrical psychology playing out between the two countries.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – Joe Biden will speak at Vanderbilt University on April 10.
The event is open to the public and will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Langford Auditorium.
Admission is free, but tickets are required. Information on how to obtain tickets will be released next week.
Biden served as vice president under President Barack Obama’s administration from 2009 to 2017. He was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction on Jan. 12, 2017.
Since finishing his term as vice president, Biden has created the Biden Foundation. He and his wife, Dr. Jill Biden, are also the founders of the Biden Cancer Initiative. They are also continuing their late son Beau’s work protecting children from abuse with the Beau Biden Foundation for the Protection of Children.
Last year, Biden published the New York Times bestseller, “Promise Me, Dad: A Year of Hope, Hardship and Purpose.”
LONDON (Reuters) - Satellite group Avanti Communications (AVN.L) has appointed a former Vodafone Group executive as its CEO, the firm said on Friday.
Kyle Whitehill, currently CEO of Liquid Telecom and previously CEO of Vodafone Qatar, will take up the role from April 3.
He succeeds David Williams, who left the firm last summer, with Alan Harper, at the time a non-executive director of Avanti, taking up the mantle as interim CEO since then.
NEW YORK (AP) -- Actress Uma Thurman has accused embattled Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein of forcing himself upon her sexually and director Quentin Tarantino of making her perform a dangerous car stunt that injured her.
Thurman is quoted in The New York Times on Saturday as saying Weinstein attacked her in London. She says he pushed her down and tried to shove himself on her and expose himself.
Weinstein's representatives say he acknowledges making an "awkward pass" but denies physical assault.
Thurman says when she expressed fear about driving a possibly faulty car in Tarantino's "Kill Bill: Vol. 1" he insisted.
Video shows Thurman crashing into a tree. She says she left a hospital in a neck brace with damaged knees and a concussion.
Tarantino hasn't responded to a request for comment.
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A bartender in Santa Ana was trying to do a trick to usher in the New Year when he inadvertently set a female customer on fire.
The incident occurred about 30 minutes into the New Year at Lola Gaspar, which is located on the 200 block of West 2nd Street.
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According to ABC 7, authorities said a bartender poured alcohol onto the bar … and lit it on fire.” Police said that “the trick quickly backfired, catching a woman’s face and hair on fire.”
The woman was transported to an area hospital, but no word about the extent of her injuries was released.
An investigation by Santa Ana police and the Orange County Fire Authority is under way.
New Santa Ana reports there were no other injuries.
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Are you lining up with the ball in the proper part of your stance? Gary Gilchrist, head of Swing-U instruction and the first teacher to have three pros ascend to No. 1 in the world rankings in the same year, demonstrates where the ball should be at address with short irons, long irons and driver.
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Federal investigators confirm they're looking into what appears to be a Molotov cocktail, left at the National Guard building in Oxford.
The fuse had not been lit.
The bottle and its contents were sent to an A-T-F lab in Atlanta.
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The employee drove the soft-top Porsche Carrera under another vehicle outside the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Sydney, according to Australian media.
Matthew Talbot, the hotel’s director of sales and marketing, told the Australian Broadcasting Corp the valet was “embarrassed and a little bit shocked” but was OK.
Emergency workers cut the driver out of the Porsche as a crowd watched.
The larger vehicle was propped up and its wheels were anchored while the vehicles were separated. The black Porsche, its bonnet and front bumper crunched and dented, was then backed on to a tow truck.
Witness Jonathan Bayle said he thought a television show or movie was being shot.
The operation, which began Monday, Apr. 16, is conducted each year around prom season, focusing on education and enforcement. Across the nation, motor vehicle collisions are the leading cause of death of teens each year.
In 2017, SHP investigated over 58,529 motor vehicle collisions involving drivers and passengers who were between the ages of 15 – 19. Of those collisions, 10,905 injuries were reported and 119 resulted in one or more fatalities.
“Simply talking to teenagers about the perils of driving recklessly is the first step”, said First Sergeant Michael Baker, SHP spokesperson. “Working together, we can reduce the number of teenage collisions one conversation at a time.”
Although the campaign has ended, troopers will continue to monitor teenage drivers throughout the year.
ABC13 is helping you start your 2018 off right with stories featuring healthy tips, exercise tips and more. Continue to check back here for new stories.
By Salifu Usman, Abuja
Super Eagles Team B began their quest for qualification to the 2018 African Nations Championship (CHAN) in Kenya on a disappointing note as they were beaten 1-0 by Squirrels of Benin at the Stade de l’Amitié in Cotonou, yesterday.
The host skipper, Seibou Mama scored a late penalty to sealed first leg victory for the home team.
The Squirrels were then awarded a late penalty when Hafiz Aremu brought down a Beninoise player in the Super Eagles box.
The home-based Eagles will entertain Benin Republic in the return leg in a week time in Kano.
The winner between both Nigeria and Benin Republic will qualify automatically for the 2018 CHAN in Kenya.
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We all enjoy living in Sussex and it certainly has a rich history.
However, we’ve pulled together 10 facts about the county that you may not be aware of.
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PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WLNE) -- Police in Pawtucket are investigating a reported stabbing.
They were called to a home on Carnation Street around 8:30 PM Monday, but police say it's unclear where the stabbing actually happened.
One person was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
So far arrests have been made.
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Sen. Todd Young will support a motion to block President Donald Trump's decision to sell over $500 million in precision-guided munitions to Saudi Arabia, his office told HuffPost Tuesday morning. The revelation raises the prospect that other Republicans might also vote against the sale during a scheduled Tuesday afternoon vote and highlights the level of congressional bipartisan anger about the Saudis' conduct in a U.S.-backed campaign in Yemen.
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Mary Ellen Caracuel of Jamesport died April 10, 2017 at the age of 77.
She was the beloved wife of Dr. Eloy Caracuel; loving mother of Eloy Caracuel (Angela), Martin Caracuel, Michael Caracuel (Jill), Maria Caracuel and Joseph Caracuel (Victoria); fond grandmother of Gabriella; caring sister of Frances Braks (Edward).
Reposing will take place Saturday, April 15, from 3 to 6 p.m. and Sunday, April 16, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Nolan & Taylor-Howe Funeral Home in Northport, A funeral Mass will take place at 10 a.m. Monday, April 17, at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church in Centerport. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Valhalla, N.Y.
Memorial donations can be made to Saint Gabriel Sacred Space, c/o Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church, 53 Prospect Road Centerport NY 11721, in Mary Ellen’s memory would be appreciated.
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A Cessna 182E Skylane crashed Saturday afternoon near Mile 90 of the Parks Highway.
Emergency crews responded about 4 p.m. to a crashed aircraft, including Alaska State Troopers and personnel from multiple EMS divisions in the Upper Valley.
The fixed wing, single-engine aircraft is registered to Robert Hill of Naknek, Alaska, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
The pilot, later identified by Alaska State Troopers as Ronald Scott Hernandez, 51, of King Salmon, was transported from the scene of the crash to Mat-Su Regional Medical Center, Palmer, by ambulance, and was reportedly conscious at the time he was taken from the scene.
Hernandez suffered minor injuries, troopers said.
The crash caused a power loss to about 2,600 customers, Matanuska Electric Association Inc. confirmed. It was able to re-route electricity for about 1,500 of its members within two hours.
Final repairs were completed early Sunday morning.
Authorities have identified the two people killed in a boating crash on the Mississippi River that also injured five others.
The Vernon County Sheriff's Office says searchers recovered the body of 47-year-old Kevin Hanson, of Mabel, Minnesota, late Sunday afternoon. Fifty-six-year-old Diana Klankowski, of Spring Grove, Minnesota, was pronounced dead shortly after the boat crash Saturday evening.
Witnesses said the boat hit a concrete pylon in the river south of Brownsville, Minnesota on the Wisconsin side of the river.
The conditions of the five others in the boat who were injured were not released.
Ghana coach Avram Grant is expected to name his final 23-man squad for the 2017 AFCON on Thursday.
The former Chelsea and West Ham United manager announced a 26-man squad to train in Al Ain's UAE City training Camp.
The Ghana FA has established a strong relationship with Al Ain and the link between Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan and the club also helped the Black Stars Management Committee to acquire the base for the camping.
Grant named Barnsley's Andy Yiadom, striker Raphael Dwamena and Schalke 04's Bernard Tekpetey to join usual faces.
Eight (8) players who did not train with the squad including Leicester City's Daniel Amartey, Christian Atsu, Andy Yiadom, Andre and Jordan Ayew, Adam Kwarasey, Thomas Partey and Asamoah Gyan will all join the squad in the UAE.
Ghana won silver medal at the last edition of the competition after losing on penalties to the Ivory Coast in the final.
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Dreams on Wings will take off again soon from the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport. The event gives terminally ill children a chance to take a ride in an airplane or helicopter around the city.
Children and parents can enjoy games, refreshment and music during the day. The kids are flown in one of a variety of aircraft donated by volunteer pilots so they can experience the same thrills that pilots love.
The children and their immediate family get to enjoy a 45-minute flight around the city at no cost. The entire event is paid for through donations from sponsors and pilots donating their time, aircraft and fuel.
Dreams on Wings will be held Saturday, May 13th at Hangar 8 at the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport. It all starts at 9 that morning. Parents can sign their children up by clicking here. You can also email dreamsonwingsbhm@gmail.com or call (205) 417-7003.
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Fire crews and other emergency services are at Brixham Harbour after a well-known trawler, Jordan A, sank overnight.
Firefighters are pumping water out of the Beam Trawler the after reports something 'split' in the early hours.
It is not known whether anybody was on board at the time, reports Devon Live.
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Eyewitnesses have been taking pictures of the sunken vessel, which has made for a spectacular sight.
Further updates as we get them.
The Meeker High School football team held its annual banquet last Sunday, where the players thanked everyone for supporting its Touchdowns for Kris pledge drive during the month of October, for Barone Middle School teacher Kris Casey. The Cowboys scored 21 touchdowns in the month of October, resulting in a generous donation to assist Casey with the costs of her cancer treatments and try to provide financial relief to her and her family at this time. During the banquet, 11 Cowboys were honored by the Northwest League, including in back; Jacob Pelloni, James Amick, Tannen Kennedy, Brayden Woodward, Eli Newman and Logan Hughes. In front are; Ridge Williams, Eli Hanks, Doak Mantle, Trapper Merrifield and Luis Villalpando. Williams, Villalpando and Hanks were all honorably mentioned by the league, while the others were named to the first team. Hughes was also named the Northwest League player of the year and was also chosen to play in the all-state game this summer.
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Feb 3 (Reuters) - Ratos Ab:
* REG-RATOS: RATOS‘S EARNINGS FOR THE FOURTH QUARTER OF 2017 NEGATIVELY IMPACTED BY IMPAIRMENT AND WEAKER EARNINGS IN THE COMPANY PORTFOLIO
* ‍COMPANY PORTFOLIO ALSO POSTED SIGNIFICANTLY LOWER EARNINGS FOR Q4 OF 2017 COMPARED TO 2016​
* ‍ EARNINGS FOR Q4 OF 2017 WILL BE CHARGED IN AN AMOUNT OF APPROXIMATELY SEK 550 MILLION FOR IMPAIRMENT OF BOOK VALUES​
* ‍BOARD OF DIRECTORS PROPOSES AN UNCHANGED DIVIDEND OF SEK 2.00 PER SHARE​
* ‍EARNINGS PER SHARE IS ESTIMATED AT SEK 0.72 PER SHARE FOR FULL YEAR 2017​
* SAYS EBITA IN RATOS‘S COMPANY PORTFOLIO DECLINED 40 PERCENT DURING Q4 OF 2017 AND SALES FELL 10 PERCENT Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting By Stockholm newsroom)
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NEW YORK (AP) — Debra Messing will be honored May 6 at the GLAAD Media Awards as a champion against discrimination.
The media LGBTQ advocacy organization announced Monday it will give the "Will & Grace" actress the Excellence in Media award at its 28th annual ceremony, to be hosted by Ross Mathews. Previous winners include Robert De Niro, Russell Simmons, Glenn Close and Diane Sawyer.
Messing, a longtime ally to the LGBTQ community, won an Emmy in 2003 for her "Will & Grace" character Grace Adler. The NBC show was instrumental in changing hearts and minds of countless Americans as among the first on prime-time network television to feature out gay lead characters.
It ran for eight seasons and will soon return to NBC.
April 3 Columbus Energy SA:
* Said on Saturday that it has appointed Janusz Sterna deputy CEO for finance
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easyJet flight passengers heading abroad this summer may be questioning how much luggage they can take for free onboard.
Hand luggage and checked in luggage differs in size and shape, as well as in cost.
Many airlines now charge even for hand luggage to be brought on board, with Ryanair and Wizz Air introducing the changes earlier this year.
But does easyJet charge passengers for their hand luggage being put into the cabin?
Thankfully passengers are still allowed to take a bag onboard for free, albeit with strict rules.
Lanna Hutto of USDA gave us the weekly Hay Report Monday morning.
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Some Gibson Electric Membership Corporation customers will experience a planned outage beginning at 12 a.m. Friday. It is expected to last one hour.
The utility says the outage will allow workers to repair damage at its Hickman, Kentucky, substation that was caused by the March 9 tornado. The outage will affect 883 customers, including people in and around Hickman, Cayce, Brownsville, and the lower bottom area.
The company says it has tried to call everyone who will be affected by phone, but you can find updates on its Facebook page.
Here’s your chance to escape the cold winter weather of Pittsburgh and win a Spring Training Flyaway to Arizona for some baseball and a Country Doubleheader, sponsored locally by Allegheny Arms!
Listne to Y108 each weekday (Feb. 5-9) at :08 after each hour, from 6:08am to 7:08pm, to qualify.
Then, Maria D’Antonio will announce the grand prize winner on Saturday morning (Feb. 10) at 9am.
Trip includes:
Roundtrip airfare for two (2) to Phoenix on March 2-4, 2018
Two (2) nights hotel at Talking Stick Resort in Scottsdale on March 2-4, 2018
Two (2) tickets to see Dustin Lynch on March 2, 2018
Two (2) tickets to see Old Dominion on March 3, 2018
A Spring Training experience for two (2)
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Pick up new music from Dustin Lynch, Current Mood, wherever music is sold.
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Daily 4 Day' game
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday afternoon's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Daily 4 Day" game were:
5-9-6-7, Sum It Up: 27
(five, nine, six, seven; Sum It Up: twenty-seven)
Mariah Carey and Bryan Tanaka are having an enchanting Paris trip!
The Me. I Am Mariah…The Elusive Chanteuse powerhouse singer and the 34-year-old dancer were spotted enjoying a day out on the town with Mariah‘s six-year-old son Moroccan on Friday (December 8) in Paris, France.
PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Mariah Carey
The happy crew was spotted departing from their hotel and heading into town to go shopping at Hermes and the Disney Store. They then grabbed dinner together at the Royal Monceau Hotel.
Mariah is in town for her All I Want For Christmas Is You concert series.
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It's that time of year when people are making New Years' resolutions, and no doubt many who have read Gary Taubes' new book The Case Against Sugar (as I have been doing) have been thinking of cutting back on the stuff.
Today we are learning (from Taubes and others) that too much sugar is really bad for us, but a hundred years ago, during World War 1 (and again in World War II) it was an important source of energy for the troops.
¡Ay, caramba!
Texas Man Accused Of Stealing $1.2 Million Of Fajitas
A Texas man who just couldn’t help but scam his way into some sizzling meat madness had his day in court. As previously reported Gilberto Escamilla, a Juvenile Justice department worker in Cameron County, Texas, was busted for stealing over $1,251,578 worth of fajitas after a delivery he planned on pilfering was linked to him.
Not only that, police found that the steaming meat stealer was carrying on his illegal operation for 9 years. Now Gilberto’s been sentenced and things are looking grim.
AP reports that the Fifty-three-year-old plead guilty Friday to theft by a public servant and sentenced to 50 years behind bars.
The AP adds that his scam was uncovered when he “missed work for a medical appointment” and the 800-pound (360-kilogram) fajita delivery arrived at the juvenile center where he worked, which doesn’t serve fajitas.
50 years seems like a bit much for pilfering some Sazón seasoned meat, no?
NEW YORK (AP) — Sen. Charles Schumer says President Donald Trump’s budget proposal cuts millions of dollars from existing background check systems and would make it harder to keep guns out of the hands of dangerous people.
The New York Democrat said Sunday that after Wednesday’s school shooting in Parkland, Florida, it would be dangerous to undermine gun background checks.
Trump’s budget for fiscal year 2019 was released Monday, before the shooting that killed 17.
Schumer says the proposed budget cuts $12 million from federal programs that help states and localities maintain records on who is ineligible to purchase firearms.
Schumer says the proposal would hurt “one of the only firewalls” now in place to stop dangerous people from buying guns.
The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Millsaps College says one of its students has been named a Truman Scholar.
Noah Barbieri, a Belden native majoring in economics, mathematics and philosophy, has been chosen as one of 62 students nationwide to receive the award.
Millsaps President Robert Pearigen says Barbieri "embodies a true passion for learning."
Barbieri says he plans to use the scholarship to seek a doctorate in economics. The junior is scheduled to graduate in 2018.
He's the second Millsaps student to ever win the award, after 2004 graduate Kenneth Townsend.
Congress created the program in 1975 to prepare leaders for careers in public service. Winners get a $30,000 scholarship, plus professional development programming.
Barbieri and other winners will be honored in May at the Harry Truman Presidential Library and Museum in Independence, Missouri.
Laurent Duvernay-Tardif took a bit longer than your average medical school student to graduate from McGill University.
But you’d be hard pressed to accuse the starting offensive guard for the NFL’s Kansas City Chiefs of slacking off.
Thanks to understanding coaches, he has been able to juggle his professional obligations and studies.
He also had the support of his parents. Speaking after his graduation ceremony on Wednesday, Duvernay-Tardif recalled their reaction to news of his signing a US$42.25-million contract extension in the summer of 2017: “Laurent, that’s great. Money can help you achieve your goals. It’s secondary. But make sure you go to med school tomorrow. Otherwise, you’ll never go back.”
Mission accomplished.
IP Group Of The Year: Archer Law
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 4:09 PM EST) -- Archer Law achieved a massive victory this year when the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously affirmed a Federal Circuit decision holding that the trademark of an Asian dance-rock band was protected by the First Amendment’s free speech clause, landing it among Law360’s Intellectual Property Groups of the Year.
Archer Law’s pro bono client Simon Tam, the lead singer of “The Slants,” was handed a win in June when all eight high court justices ruled that a provision under the Lanham Act prohibiting the registration of trademarks that...
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Southeastern Wisconsin Freethinkers (SWiFT) is proud to present a special visit with Dan Barker, co-President of the Freedom From Religion Foundation. Lunch at nearby restaurant to follow. Chase Bank, 4702 S. Packard Ave. (Packard and Layton), 10am to 2pm.
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PORT CHARLOTTE – The Rays’ Chris Archer was on a rehab assignment for the Charlotte Stone Crabs Tuesday night, but he was upstaged by Air Force veteran Lt. Colonel Grace Chicken, who lives in Port Charlotte. She served as a nurse in World War II and Korea, is just shy of her 104th birthday, and she threw a strike on the ceremonial first pitch.
Her understudy on this night, Archer, pitched 4 innings and struck out 7 while giving up not a hit or a run. He struck out Twins all–star Miguel Sano twice.
Web Desk: A teenager has died after her phone exploded as she was talking to a relative. The incident took place in India.
The photographs of a badly damaged phone show the aftermath of the blast that killed 18-years-old teenager Uma Oram at her home.
The phone was suddenly exploded as she plugged it in to charge during the conversation. She suffered injuries to her hand, leg and chest. Soon after, she was taken to a local hospital, where she died.
According to her brother, “As the battery of the mobile phone was draining out, she plugged it for charging while talking over it simultaneously.”
‘The cell phone was put on charging when she started talking to a relative. Its battery exploded suddenly. Before we could know what exactly happened, Uma fell unconscious. She was declared dead at the hospital.’
The phone was a Nokia 3310.
Source: Metro.co.uk
The Cleveland Cavaliers overcame a bout of fourth quarter jitters to take a grip of their NBA playoff series against the Indiana Pacers Monday as San Antonio seized control of their duel with Memphis.
The Cavs put the home fans through the ringer in a nervy finale as the Pacers punished a litany of mistakes to cut the gap to four points with 18 seconds remaining.
The NBA Champions just about held their nerve Monday, eventually winning 117-111 thanks to a 37-point haul from Kyrie Irving as well as 27 points from Kevin Love and 25 from LeBron James.
James was unfazed by the Pacers' fourth quarter fightback after the Cavs held on to take a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series.
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To the delight of Kelly Staten, director of the Southern Family Resource and Youth Services Center and Darlene Wright, coordinator of the Northern Family and Youth Services Center, Grand Knight John Delaney of St. Frances Xavier’s Knights of Columbus, presented a gift in the amount of $4,000, $2000 to each center.
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Arif Virani, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Canadian Heritage , George J. Furey, the Speaker of the Senate of Canada , and Armenian Ambassador Armen Yeganian unveil the statue to famous Canadian-Armenian photographer Yousuf Karsh in front of Chateau Laurier in downtown Ottawa on June 9, 2017. Photo Credit: Armenian Embassy/Youtube The memory of famous Canadian-Armenian photographer Yousuf Karsh now lives not only in prints of his photos of world celebrities and politicians but also in bronze.
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Bismarck, Fargo to start taking pot dispensary applications
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota will begin accepting applications to open medical marijuana dispensaries in Bismarck and Fargo next week.
The North Dakota Department of Health said Monday it will begin taking applications July 10 as it begins a phased-in approach to allowing dispensaries in eight regions throughout the state. The Bismarck Tribune reports the regions besides Bismarck and Fargo are Devils Lake, Dickinson, Grand Forks, Jamestown, Minot and Williston.
All eight regions are expected to be allowed to apply for dispensaries by June 30, 2019.
Applications for medical marijuana patients and caregivers are expected to be available in late October.
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When people think of boy scouts one the first things that come to mind are outdoor activities, like camping or hiking.
For more than four years now the boys scouts have been branching out offering a different program called STEM Scouts short for science, technology, engineering and math.
Unit 2007 just started in December.
Christina Garcia was at their most recent meeting as they worked on a project focused on community service.
President Donald Trump speaks during a Hispanic Heritage Month event in the East Room of the White House, Friday, Oct. 6, 2017, in Washington. Evan Vucci AP Photo
1:55 Public comment was heard Tuesday night on Holmes Beach speed limit change Pause
1:56 The man accused of killing a woman and her daughter made the 911 call
0:35 Couples say 'I do' on Valentine's Day
1:37 Oscar-winning actress Geena Davis speaks in Sarasota
3:03 The importance of river restoration in the Everglades
1:53 Legoland surprise for one generous 8-year old
0:33 The Pittsburgh Pirates begin spring training workouts at Pirate City
1:08 Council's, historic burger joint in downtown Bradenton, reopens for business
0:54 Lag putting
CHICAGO (AP) - The lone finalist to take over as private manager of the Illinois Lottery is set to present its proposal at a public hearing.
Camelot Illinois officials will discuss the company's plan Monday, more than two years after then-Gov. Pat Quinn first tried to fire the current private manager, Northstar Lottery Group, for missing sales goals.
Attorney General Lisa Madigan blocked Quinn's move in 2015, calling it a bad deal for taxpayers.
Months later Gov. Bruce Rauner fired Northstar again.
Northstar has remained on the job as the state sought a new manager for the $2 billion-per-year lottery. A replacement was supposed to take over Jan. 1 but that's been delayed.
Illinois was the first state to privatize its lottery when Northstar took over in 2010.
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Sheryl Crow Fire Politicians!!! If Gun Laws Don't Change
Sheryl Crow's Ready to Fire the Government If Gun Laws Don't Change
EXCLUSIVE
Sheryl Crow is taking a bold stance in the country music world -- saying it's time performers and fans reconsider their outlook on guns, especially semi-automatic ones.
We got Sheryl at LAX Thursday and asked her how the country music community will respond to the Las Vegas mass shooting. Her answer was anything but vanilla, and she certainly wasn't trying to placate country music's conservative base.
Sheryl, who's famously liberal, aims her gun control frustrations directly at Washington in this clip -- and it sounds like she thinks other artists should do the same.
About Health and wellbeing course
EPP Cymru run six week courses (two and a half hours a week) to help carers or anyone with a long term health condition to learn ways in which they can look after their own health needs whilst they are caring for another person or coping with their situation. It also helps develop the confidence for them to take greater control of their lives and it gives an opportunity to meet with others who share similar experiences. The courses are run in the local community and are led by two volunteer tutors who themselves have experience of caring and/or a long term health condition. The sessions cover a variety of different topics such as: relaxation techniques; dealing with tiredness; exercise; eating healthily; coping with depression; communication with family, friends and professionals; and planning for the future.
Confession: I thought “e-bikes”—with their electric motors to give riders a boost while pedaling—were for weenies. How hard is it to ride a bicycle? But after a weekend with Trek’s Super Commuter+ 8S, I’m seeing the future.
Think of the “e” in the “e-bike” as a little friend: I could pedal the Trek on my own power, but any time I needed help, the internal Bosch motor was there. The assist came in four categories: Eco, Tour, Sport and...
Concern is growing for a man missing from his home in Mablethorpe.
Police are appealing to 38-year-old Michael Allen to make contact with officers so they know he is safe and well.
Michael is missing from his home address in Mablethorpe and hasn’t been seen since early Thursday evening (10th August).
Michael is described as a white male of stocky build and approximately 6’ 2” tall. Michael was last seen wearing a black waterproof coat, black joggers and black Nike trainers riding a blue mountain bike.
Michael if you see this or if you know of Michael’s whereabouts, please contact police on 101 quoting reference: PID93081. Alternatively, you can speak with The Missing Persons Helpline on 116 000.
Is Dennis Rodman our only hope to end the tensions between the U.S. and North Korea? This morning, Karen and Jeffrey dropped all the deets about the former NBA star’s trip to North Korea and why Dennis thinks he is the chosen one to end the beef!
Listen above to hear what Dennis has to say about the trip!
Do you really think Dennis Rodman can end the tensions between the U.S. and North Korea? Comment below!
Read more HERE.
–Producer Tarin/Karen and Jeffrey
Stephanie Corsetti reported this story on Thursday, June 15, 2017 17:25:00
It's been revealed construction work on plans for a controversial mosque in regional Victoria are starting next month.
A new report into debate about the Bendigo mosque has revealed the extent of the friction it created in the city.
It's hoped the findings of the study can teach other regional Australian cities how to better treat Muslim communities.
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Julie Rudner, La Trobe University
Helen Kapalos, Victorian Multicultural Commission
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VIENNA, April 24 (Reuters) - First-quarter net profit at Telekom Austria, a unit of Mexican tycoon Carlos Slim’s America Movil, shrank by three quarters because of the amortisation of the costs of a rebranding effort, the company said on Tuesday.
Beyond its home market, Telekom Austria operates in four countries in the former Yugoslavia, plus Bulgaria and Belarus.
It is changing its name to A1 in various countries, which prompted brand value amortisation of 101.1 million euros ($124 million) in the first three months of the year.
That amortisation, which was driven by Bulgaria, meant net profit in the three months through March fell 75 percent to 24.5 million euros compared with the same period a year earlier.
Without the amortisation, net profit for the period would have increased by 30 percent, it added. ($1 = 0.8172 euros) (Reporting by Francois Murphy Editing by Alexander Smith)
Talented illustrator Adam SB has put together a graceful timelapse that shows how to create beautifully ethereal but ephemeral art using droplets of water that are painted onto a smooth surface.
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Ryan Seacrest is on the cover of THR‘s new issue, prompting speculation that he’s going to host the ABC reboot of American Idol!
Here’s what the 42-year-old host had to share with the mag:
On if he’s returning to American Idol to host the reboot: “Who am I if not the American Idol guy?”
On what Regis Philbin told him when he booked the Live gig: “He said to me, ‘Ryan, I was most worried about doing something the night before so we had something to talk about in the first 20 minutes of the show, so just make sure you’re doing something.’”
On filling up his time: “I’ve figured out what I’m better at and what I’m not so good at, and I’m doing the things that I’m better at. The things that I’m not so good at would make me tired and would make me want to slow down.
For more from Ryan, visit HollywoodReporter.com.
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian gas giant Gazprom will make the bulk of payments to Turkey as part of a gas discount deal in the near future, a company official said on Wednesday.
FILE PHOTO: The logo of Russian gas giant Gazprom is seen on a board at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum 2017 (SPIEF 2017) in St. Petersburg, Russia, June 1, 2017. Picture taken June 1, 2017. REUTERS/Sergei Karpukhin/File Photo
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday Turkey and Russia had reached a retroactive agreement for a 10.25 percent discount on the natural gas Ankara buys from Moscow, which will also pay $1 billion as part of the deal.
The Gazprom official said a smaller part of the payments will be made in the form of a price discount.
Alleged Firearm Case: Police Arrest Melaye
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigeria police have reportedly arrested controversial Senator Dino Melaye.
A special detachment of the anti-riot policemen had laid siege at Melaye’s Shanga, Maitama Abuja residence and its surrounding since Monday after the arrest drama at the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport, Abuja.
It was gathered that the embattled Kogi West Lawmaker was taken to the Special Anti-Robbery Squad facility where he would be grilled for allegedly arming some suspected thugs to disrupt Kogi State.
Melaye, according to the Police is being sought for having refused to honour the previous series of summons sent to him in March.
Earlier Tuesday, Senator Melaye boasted in a post on his twitter handle that he would make himself available to the Police authority.
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Flavor of the Northwest Cooking Class
This Northwest culinary adventure is an opportunity to be hands-on with the team at Portland’s Culinary Workshop to create a beautiful 4-course dinner, thoughtfully paired with Duck Pond Cellars and Desert Wind Winery wines.
On the Menu
Salmon Cakes with Lemon Aioli Sauce – paired with Duck Pond ‘Delaney Vineyard’ Pinot Gris 2016
Salad with Asparagus, Sunchoke, and Shaved Tri-color Carrots with Roasted Hazelnuts and Smoked Goat Cheese – paired with Desert Wind Malbec 2014
Pork Chops with Cherry Pinot Noir Sauce and Ricotta Gnocchi – paired with Duck Pond South Salem Hills Cuvée Pinot Noir 2015
Fallen Chocolate Souffle Cake – paired with Desert Wind La Puerta 2009
Limited to the first 15 people; please call 503.538.3199 or e-mail wineclub@friesfamilywines.com to reserve your seat.
$80 per person, includes in-depth cooking instruction, the delicious meal you’ll be creating, and wine pairings.
So, if your driving through town and see “THE COVERUPS” on a small venue marquee. GO THERE!
That’s because GREEN DAY has been getting their small room fix playing seedy 100 person shows in San Fransisco (Thee Parkside Bar) and Albany, NY (The Ivy Room). And I’m sure there will be more as these have only been happening since January. The band only plays cover songs, with tracks from Rolling Stones, David Bowie, and The Ramones. In one performance, Bassist Mike Dirnt says they WILL take requests, but only if it’s song the band has already played. The one band they wont be covering would be GREEN DAY as “The Coverups” have never heard of them..
Well played!
— Setting up a quad for snow —
So, what all is going on inside the garages of Dirt Wheels readers these days? Well, let’s take a look and see what Kevin Lonce is up to. He lives in New York where it’s known to get some snow in the winter months. That doesn’t stop Kevin from going riding. Instead, he makes sure one of his quads is set up to handle the snow. That’s what he’s doing here. His Raptor is in the process of being transformed into his favorite winter machine.
On the rear Kevin has switched over to the Maxxis 4-Snow tires. On the front he’s checking out an ATV ski kit designed to bolt right up to his Raptor. He’ll be ready when the first snow fall hits.
Have you set up a quad or UTV for the snow? If so, the Dirt Wheels crew would love to check it out. Please send us some photos and info on it. Make sure to include your name, city & state.
Email it to us at [email protected]
Two women from Algonquin were killed Sunday when the vehicles they were driving collided in that northwest suburb, according to the McHenry County coroner.
The crash happened about 3:10 p.m. in the 900 block of East Algonquin Road, Coroner Anne Majewski said in a news release.
One vehicle was heading east when it crossed the centerline and struck the other vehicle, which was westbound, Majewski said.
The driver of the westbound vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the eastbound vehicle was taken to Centegra Hospital-Huntley, where she was pronounced dead at 3:48 p.m., Majewski said.
The identities of the two women were withheld pending notification of their families, Majewski said. Autopsies are scheduled for Monday.
The incident remained under investigation as of Sunday night.
Sweden will play the Three Lions in the World Cup tie on Saturday after Gareth Southgate's side ended decades of penalty shootout woe with a thrilling victory over Colombia last night.
But the press in the Scandinavian nation has accused England of overlooking their opponents with a heightened sense of ego.
Commenting on articles in our own press, an article in the Swedish national Expressen read: "Sweden is facing the old rivals England in its quarter-final in the World Cup.
"And now, the classic England arrogance starts sipping into the British's analysis of the resistance.
"England had long been desperate to beat Sweden.
"But now, when potential World Cup finals arrive there, you have begun producing a very optimistic analysis of Swedish resistance."
Coroner: 4 dead in southern Illinois small plane crash
VIENNA, Ill. - Authorities in southern Illinois say four people died New Year's Eve after a single-engine plane crashed in a wooded area.
Johnson County Coroner David Rockwell says he pronounced the two men and two women dead at about 8:15 p.m. on Saturday at the scene of the crash. He says the victims all appear to be adults and their identities are unknown. The Federal Aviation Administration says a Piper PA28 small aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances on Saturday night.
The FAA says it and the National Transportation Safety Board will investigate the crash.
Rockwell says autopsies will be scheduled.
Johnson County is about 130 miles southeast of St. Louis, near the Shawnee National Forest.
Canon U.S.A. Inc. has today announced three new models in company's popular EOS series. The latest addition to its EOS M series includes- Canon EOS M6 Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera, EOS Rebel T7i DSLR camera, which adds to the popular Rebel series of entry-level DSLR cameras, and the EOS 77D DLSR camera, which represents a new category of cameras for advanced amateur photographers.
Canon also introduced the new EF-S 18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM lens and Wireless Remote Control BR-E1, as well as added functionality for the Canon Connect Station CS100. Besides, the imaging leader has also announced a high performance External Electronic View Finder - the EVF-DC2, with approximately 2.36 million dots.
The flu season at the beginning of 2018 has been worse than normal across the United States, even for the people charged with keeping us safe and healthy when we go to the hospital.
Instagram is hanging on to a demographic that's rapidly abandoning the Facebook platform, according to a new RBC Capital Markets survey, making Mark Zuckerberg's buy of the photo-sharing app "one of the best acquisitions in internet history" according to one analyst.
"We clearly see a fade amongst the 13- to 18-year-olds in usage of Facebook, and I think most people would probably intuitively feel that that's happening," Mark Mahaney, lead internet analyst at RBC, told CNBC's "Power Lunch" Monday.
73 percent of survey respondents between the ages of 13 and 18 had an Instagram account. Only 57 percent had a Facebook account.
Both social media platforms dropped in usage among that youngest cohort in the six months preceding the report, but Facebook took a much larger hit than Instagram. In June, RBC found 81 percent of 13- to 18-year-olds had Instagram accounts and 75 percent had Facebook accounts.
Tom Daley reveals he and husband don't know which of them is the biological father of their child - and why he doesn't define himself as '100 per cent gay'
The Emergency Volunteer Corps of Nehalem Bay will host an American Red Cross CPR/First Aid class Tuesday, Aug. 29, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the Nehalem Bay Fire and Rescue District station in Bayside Gardens.
Students will learn how to provide CPR and apply expanded first aid skills, plus better understand medical information and procedures.
The instruction will cost $35 (cash or check only) for those who are not already Red Cross volunteers. Local medically trained responders Larry Wiedenhoft and Tim Anderson will lead the course.
Class size is limited, so interested persons are asked to RSVP as soon as possible by emailing president@evcnb.org .
Attendees are advised to bring a lunch to the training.
Newtownabbey PSNI are appealing for information over a report a teenage boy had been dragged up Carnmoney Hill through Knockenagh Avenue by another male.
Police are urging anyone witnessed the incident on Friday, June 22 around 9:30pm to contact them on 101 and quote incident no. 1706 of 22/06/18.
Folks got a first glimpse of a proposed development for Barrie’s Essa and Mapleton area. A public meeting at Barrie City Hall Monday night to dole out information on the potential project. The developers in this case are asking the city revise the zoning of the land there, to allow for the construction of 48 back-to-back townhouses. You can take a look at the proposed development here. One area resident spoke out at the meeting, claiming the intersection of Essa and Mapleton suffers from increased traffic flow as it is, and may not be able to handle the increase in cars on the road. Another raised concerns over the preservation of trees in the area, concerns echoed by a third resident who also questioned whether any of the units being proposed would be set aside as affordable housing. These comments will be taken into consideration as city staff go over the re-zoning application.
On November 20-22, four teachers from Olmstead School attended the 2016 Kentucky Exceptional Children's Conference in Louisville. The four teachers were: Christina Congdon, Speech Teacher, Becky Stapleton, Primary Special Education Teacher, Betty Stapleton, Intermediate Special Education Teacher, and Brandi Violette, Middle School Special Education Teacher.
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Colombia reports reported that Colombia’s government is facing a CAD 16.5 billion lawsuit following a dispute over a mining permit in the protected nature reserve of Yaigoje-Apaporis National Park in the south of the country.
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Tory politician Nadeem Zahawi believes Theresa May will get Britain the best possible deal following its departure from the Brussels bloc.
Speaking on the Victoria Derbyshire Show, Mr Zahawi said: “When she was home secretary people said she couldn’t get rid of Abu Qatada and Abu Hamza - she was gritty, she was focussed, she got rid of them.
“When she gets a good deal out of the EU27 the whole narrative - I will come back on your show.
“She said she would be the Prime Minister to lead the country through Brexit.
The man accused of groping a girl at the Grand Traverse Mall is heading to prison.
Back in November of last year, 25 year-old David Malm-Kukulski followed a 16 year-old girl into a bathroom and waited behind a stall.
When she was washing her hands, Malm-Kukulski came up behind her and grabbed her behind.
When she turned to confront him, he fled out the door and left the store.
He plead guilty to Criminal Sexual Conduct 4th Degree, and was sentenced to 8 months to 3 years in prison.
George Washington was a hard act to follow but at least until recently, most of his successors made an effort to emulate the dignity he brought to his office. In The American Presidency for Beginners , Justin Slaughter Doty boils down the first 44 presidents and more than 200 years of history in 290 pages. Highly opinionated yet generally fair-minded, Doty isn’t afraid to call out presidents captive to sycophants (Warren Harding) or their own emotional flaws (Richard Nixon) or that left behind mixed legacies (Bill Clinton). As for Washington, he “reinforced the security and stability of the United States through diplomacy and averting war,” Doty writes. Neither an ideologue nor a blowhard, our first president walked softly, spoke confidently and brandished whatever stick was appropriate to the occasion. That the U.S. didn’t fall into dictatorship, the fate of many regimes born in revolution, testifies to his character.
Vocalist Germán Pascual (Essence Of Sorrow, ex-Narnia) has released a lyric video for a cover of Shania Twain’s "Ka Ching!", a great influence of the singer. The video was made by Rafael Tavares and the cover was recorded and produced by Michael Oliveira, one of Germán's best friends.
More information about the singer's new solo work will be announced soon, as well as other projects.
The Pentagon says all seven service members aboard a U.S. helicopter that crashed in Iraq were killed.The Pentagon says in a statement Friday that the crash does not appear to be the result of enemy activity and is under investigation.The U.S. military helicopter crashed in western Iraq, U.S. officials said Thursday.The helicopter is used by the Air Force for combat search and rescue, and was in transit from one location to another when it went down Thursday afternoon near the town of Qaim in Anbar Province.The Pentagon said an accompanying U.S. helicopter immediately reported the crash and a quick-reaction force comprised of Iraqi security forces and Coalition members secured the scene.
AUSTIN (KXAN) — In the wake of the Texas House scuttling a Senate idea of spending tax dollars on private and home schooling, school choice advocates say they hope their ideas could come from the House itself.
House Bill 1335, by Rep. Ron Simmon, R-Carrollton, would create an education savings account program for children with “special needs.” Families with students in special education, in Child Protective Services, homeless, at risk of dropping out or if a school district finds a child bullied by their peers could be eligible for a portion of state tax dollars that go to public schools.
Supporter of Rep. Simmon’s bill say it would give vulnerable children more resources and options in their academic career.
Opponents say the state could provide more resources and options within the public school system.
Tune in to the CW Austin at 9 and KXAN News at 10 to find out why supporters say this bill has a chance while others do not.
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THE Mansfield Mt Buller Cycling Club’s road season kicks off this week with a 25km handicap race starting at the Botanical Park.
Quite a few of the usual suspects haven’t stopped training since the end of last year’s season and there will be a few who will need to find their bikes and remove the dust prior to the 6pm start on Thursday.
With steady interest over the last few years in the Thursday evening events, a few juniors have been doing some kms and are looking forward to racing in the mix.
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Every now and again, Americans need reminding that the Bill of Rights secures to all citizens essential civil and religious liberties, including protection against majoritarian persecution and discrimination. Every now and again, Americans need reminding that the Bill of Rights secures to all citizens essential civil and religious liberties, including protection against majoritarian persecution and discrimination.
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Police said Wednesday they raided the headquarters of Hyundai Engineering & Construction Co. in an investigation into allegations that the company offered bribes to owners of properties for which it had bid to gain the sole rights for housing reconstruction.The white collar unit of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency sent 37 officers to the company's main office in Jongno, central Seoul, to obtain evidence.Police have been investigating the country's major builder based on intel that the firm gave out illegal gifts and cash last year to the owners of properties in an apartment complex subject to redevelopment in the affluent Gangnam district in southern Seoul.(Yonhap)
As the 77th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally draws to a close, the South Dakota Highway Patrol has compiled some numbers on the public safety aspect of the gathering that draws hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Black Hills.
The patrol says there were eight traffic fatalities this year compared to three last year. The latest fatalities happened Saturday. An 18-year-old Piedmont man lost control of his motorcycle west of Sturgis and slid into highway guardrail. A 29-year-old woman was thrown from her pickup and died after it rolled over east of Host Springs.
There were 68 injury crashes, 18 more than last year. Forty-six people were arrested on felony drug charges, down slightly from 2016. 161 people were arrested for drunken driving, 26 fewer than last year.
The rally ended its 10-day run Sunday.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — The Latest on the apparent assassination of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s half brother in Malaysia (all times local):
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Malaysian police say they have arrested a woman in connection with the death of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s half brother.
Wednesday’s statement says the woman was arrested at Kuala Lumpur International Airport. She was carrying Vietnamese travel documents.
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Kim Jong Un’s half brother died Monday after suddenly falling ill at the airport. According to a Malaysian government official, Kim told medical workers before he died that he had been attacked with a chemical spray.
If you're a fellow lover of all things vintage, a fairly recent addition to downtown Lindale should be on your list of places to visit. Main Street Market in Lindale has opened in a storefront along Hwy 69. If you're a fellow lover of all things vintage, a fairly recent addition to downtown Lindale should be on your list of places to visit.
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April 24 (Reuters) - Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc:
* STANDARD MEDIA GROUP LLC ACQUIRES 9 TELEVISION STATIONS FROM SINCLAIR BROADCAST GROUP
* STANDARD MEDIA GROUP SAYS DEAL WITH SINCLAIR BROADCAST GROUP TO PURCHASE NINE TELEVISION STATIONS IN 7 MARKETS FOR $441.7 MILLION IN CASH Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) – A Decatur bar is close to fully opening for business again.
Lock Stock & Barrel put on a soft opening Thursday evening in front of a packed restaurant. It’s a preview for a larger event coming on Friday, May 18 after a set of renovations.
The business now only takes up two floors instead of three and has a wider seating arrangement.
On May 18, Lock Stock & Barrel is holding a fundraiser for the Decatur Celebration. The lineup for that event is expected to be revealed that night. People who go can also take part in a 50/50 raffle and listen to a live band and DJ.
It will cost $10 to get in at the door on that night. Everything raised is expected to go toward the Decatur Celebration.
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BRIEF-Baofeng Group says dividend payment date on June 20
* Says it will pay a cash dividend of 0.250044 yuan (before tax) per 10 shares and use additional paid-in capital to distribute 2.000354 new shares for every 10 shares for 2016, to shareholders of record on June 19
Those vaguely country and western disguises meant to conceal Miley Cyrus and Jimmy Fallon might not have been that effective, but then again, when would you ever get to see these two busk in a subway station?
The pair performed Dolly Parton's "Jolene" and Cyrus' "Party In The U.S.A." in New York City's 50th Street station, pulling a crowd who knew exactly what was going on.
Still pretty cool though.
Lincoln Fire and Rescue says a grass fire burned approximately 40-50 acres west of Oak Lake.
The fire started around Saturday afternoon and took crews nearly two hours to contain.
Battalion Chief Leo Benes says poor access to the area and strong winds made the fire difficult to get to and put out.
Benes says no cause has been determined, but says transients are known to live in the area.
No one was injured and no buildings were affected by the flames.
LAGOS May 3 Nigeria's central bank plans to offer $150 million on the spot and forward markets on Wednesday, traders said, citing a notice from the regulator.
The central bank has been intervening on the currency market since February in a bid to boost dollar liquidity and narrow the spread between official and black market naira rates.
The regulator said it has suspended several lenders from its weekly dollar interventions after they made it difficult for small firms to access foreign exchange.
The naira on Wednesday closed at 306.25 on the spot window and the black market rate was quoted at 391 to the dollar. (Reporting by Oludare Mayowa; editing by Chijioke Ohuocha/Mark Heinrich)
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Jim “The Oz” Oliva (left) takes a break to chat after a busy day of registering teams for Trivia 48.
This year’s theme — The Royalty of Contests — is an homage to Prince, B.B. King, Carol King, Gladys Knight and others in the entertainment industry with royal-sounding names, both living and dead.
Registration kicked off Monday afternoon at WWSP 90FM, the university’s radio station located at 1101 Reserve Street.
Billed as the World’s Largest Trivia Contest, the 54-hour contest begins Friday at 6 PM.
Registration is $30 per team, and is open daily from 3 PM to 7 PM through Thursday, then from noon to 6 PM Friday.
The Trivia parade, an unofficial kickoff to the weekend’s contest, will kick off Friday at 4 PM.
For the parade route and more information on Trivia, go to www.90fmtrivia.org or find the event on Facebook.
Srinagar—Four persons, including two CRPF personnel, were injured in a grenade attack in Pulwama district of south Kashmir on Saturday, the police said.
Reports said that suspected militants hurled grenade towards a mobile bunker of CRPF which exploded on roadside, injuring two paramilitary troopers of CRPF 180 battalion and two shopkeepers identified as Shabir Ahmed Bhat (35) son of Abdul Salam of Kuchmulla and Bilal Ahmed Sheikh son of Abdul Gani (37), both residents of Kuchmulla village of Tral. The injured civilians were shifted to SDH Tral.
The area was cordoned off and a search operation is underway, the official said.
The authorities have suspended internet and most of the mobile communication service in Baramulla district of north Kashmir on Saturday evening. However, it could not be ascertained what led authorities to order it. Emerging story, further details awaited.
Potential rate increases to address deficit
City water and sewer rates could be increasing by five percent in the next budget year to address a projected deficit in the utility fund.
During a Tuesday meeting, the city council introduced an ordinance on the issue that will be decided during a special meeting on June 27.
Mayor Terry Duhon and city financial adviser Greg Marcantel said the five percent increase would equal about $1.50 more per bill for the average consumer.
Within city limits, the first 2,000 gallons used by a residential or commercial customer would cost $13.27. Residential consumers outside of city limits would be charged $16 for the first 2,000 gallons, while commercial customers would pay $17.71.
Life on an alien planet with two suns in its sky, like Luke Skywalker's home world Tatooine in the "Star Wars" films, may indeed be possible, a new study suggests. A Tatooine world could be habitable despite its inevitably complicated orbit, as long as the planet stays within a particular range of distances from its two host stars, researchers said.
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Baseball America staff writer Kyle Glaser joins us on the podcast. Among the topics: Why Corona Santiago’s Brice Turang slid from a potential Top 5 pick in next week’s baseball draft to a mid-to-late first rounder; how soon might the Blue Jays bring Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to the big leagues; why it was too soon — and may still be — to make definitive judgments on the Dodgers and Angels, and why they’re starting to get antsy in San Diego as other rebuilding teams seem to be leaving the tanking ranks while the Padres continue to struggle.
Oh, and why baseball’s assortment of holiday uniforms represent a bad — and in the case of what we saw over the weekend, truly ugly — idea.
It looks like Gwen Stefani is looking to quit “The Voice,” and she may be bringing her boyfriend Blake Shelton with her. Allow me to explain.
According to Inquistr, the couple has experienced friction with their co-star Miley Cyrus, and Stefani, 47, basically refuses to be on the same panel as her. Mature! The couple could be distracted for another reason too: there’s a good chance that Stefani intends to get knocked up, and she intends to do it very soon.
According to The Hollywood Gossip, the pop star and Shelton, 40 are talking about marriage despite not being at all engaged — but their priority is pregnancy. “They’re trying to have a baby first,” says a source. “That’s their main focus right now. [Gwen’s] determined to have another baby and carry it herself, even though Blake has said it doesn’t matter If they adopt or get a surrogate.” Oh, man.
Here’s hoping that these two and their annoying, possibly just for publicity relationship won’t be the downfall of a. "The Voice," and/or b. our society.
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World Wrestling Entertainment Hall of Famer Ric Flair was placed in a medically induced coma after being admitted to an intensive care unit of a hospital near his Atlanta home on Saturday for heart issues, ESPN reports. As of Monday night, WWE says Flair, 68 is out of surgery and resting, ABC reports.
On social media, fans rallied to support the veteran of professional wrestling.
In 2009, Flair, who first retired from the ring in 2008 before making returns with Total Nonstop Action Wrestling and non-wrestling appearances for the WWE, spoke about the impact professional wrestling has on the body in an interview with CBS.
"It does take a toll," he said. "Hard physically and hard mentally and it takes a special kind of person to do it."
Here's a look back at the career of the American icon.
KARACHI: A man who allegedly tried to sexually assault a minor girl was arrested Friday night in the city's Sher Shah area, Geo News reported citing police officials.
The alleged abuser is said to be the minor girl's neighbour, law enforcement authorities (LEAs) mentioned, adding that he was arrested over a complaint from the victim's parents and that an investigation was subsequently launched into the matter.
Security officials further said the parents of the minor were informed of the incident by the area's residents.
Baldia Town raid
Police arrested an alleged member of Lyari gang war's Zahid Ladla Group late night in Gulshan-e-Mazdoor of the city's Baldia Town area, Geo News reported.
The suspect was identified as Rashid Baloch (alias Chikna).
On the other hand, four dacoits were also detained from New Karachi late Friday night, police said.
HALIFAX — A Nova Scotia swim team is taking a creative approach to its training.
The Dartmouth Crusaders lost their home pool for more than an entire season while it undergoes renovations, so the head coach looked into a site suggested by some parents.
That lead the team to the Marine Aviation Survival Training Facility — a state-of-the-art multimillion-dollar facility that specializes in simulated at sea and underwater training scenarios.
Dan Latremouille, training and operations Manager for the facility, told Global News that it normally provides safety and survival training for offshore, marine, industrial and military aviation segments.
It had never before been used by a swim club for practice, solely operating as a training ground for rescue and survival.
But it has its challenges, as a current pulls swimmers to one side, a lack of painted lines on the floor makes staying in their "lanes" tricky and water temperatures are 10 to 15 degrees cooler than a normal pool. (Global News)
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Authorities confiscated 10,000 gallons of illegal alcohol from tourist hot spots in Mexico.Officials raided 31 resorts and nightclubs after reports of counterfeit liquor being served to customers.Two bars were shut down, including a lobby bar where 20-year-old Abbey Connor of Wisconsin allegedly drank tainted alcohol and later drowned in a pool during a family vacation in January.Connor was found facedown in the pool at Iberostar Paraiso resort in Playa del Carmen. Her brother suffered a concussion. He said he doesn't remember what happened and there were reportedly no cameras.The popular Fat Tuesday bar in Cancun has been temporarily shut down.
RIO DE JANEIRO, April 6 Brazilian federal police arrested five people on Thursday for the alleged embezzlement of up to 40 million reais ($13 million) in public funds to benefit the country's water sports association.
Police also detained four people for questioning and carried out 16 search and raid warrants as part of the operation, according to an official statement.
The statement did not disclose the identities of the people involved in the probe into the Brazilian Confederation of Water Sports (CBDA). The investigation stems from information collected from current and former athletes as well as businessmen, it added.
The CBDA is a private entity which is partly funded by the public sector. It represents several sports, including diving, swimming and water polo. ($1 = 3.1123 reais) (Reporting by Pedro Fonseca; Writing by Bruno Federowski; Editing by W Simon)
Aug 15 (Reuters) - Redwood Trust Inc -
* Redwood Trust announces pricing of 4.75% convertible senior notes due 2023
* Redwood Trust - priced $225.0 million aggregate principal amount of its 4.75 percent convertible senior notes due 2023 in an underwritten public offering Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom)
Islamic State militants enslaved Noura Khalaf for three years, dragging her from her small Iraqi village across their territory in Syria. They bought and sold her five times before she was finally freed with her children last week.
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This year marks the 20th anniversary of the death of Brian Pillman. The former Cincinnati Bengal never quite reached main event status during his wrestling career, but ended up being one of the most influential stars of the past few decades with his work in WCW, ECW, and WWF.
The tales of Pillman’s strangeness and unorthodox approach to the wrestling business are numerous, and have been catalogued in many venues (including in at least one of Chris Jericho’s memoirs). From wanting to be chained naked to a goalpost at the Super Bowl to famously never once breaking character, Pillman’s exploits are legendary.
But up until now, those exploits have never been collected in one place. That will all change this month, with the release of Crazy Like A Fox — The Definitive Chronicle of Brian Pillman 20 Years Later. The book is written by Liam O’Rourke, and will detail Pillman’s entire life, focusing on his time in the public eye, from his football career up through his death.
Trippie Redd & Lil Wop Arrested After Alleged Jumping
Rappers Trippie Redd & Lil Wop Arrested After Alleged Brawl
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Rappers Trippie Redd and Lil Wop got arrested for fighting ... a fight allegedly triggered by Redd disrespecting someone's girlfriend.
The incident went down Tuesday in Atlanta where Trippie -- best known for his track, "Dark Knight Dummo," featuring Travis Scott -- and Wop allegedly jumped a local rapper who goes by FDM Grady. Grady says 4 people, including the 2 rappers, wailed on him, and claims it had everything to do with how Redd came at his girl.
Grady admits he initially pulled a gun on Redd, but ultimately put it down to fight him in the street. He claims that's when the 3 others jumped him.
Law enforcement says Redd and Wop were booked on 2 misdemeanor charges (fighting and criminal trespass). Redd was additionally charged with simple battery.
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Sonia Gandhi will officially hand over the mantle of the 132-year-old party to her son around 11 am on December 16 after which Rahul will meet leaders from across the country at the Congress headquarters. (Express photo by Anil Sharma)
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Funeral held for New Jersey trooper killed in off-duty crash
MORISTOWN, N.J. (AP) — Funeral services have been held for a New Jersey state police trooper killed in an off-duty crash in Pennsylvania.
Brian McNally was headed home from weekend duty with the Marine Corps reserve when the crash occurred May 20 on Interstate 78 in Greenwich. Authorities say that as he approached slowing traffic near a construction zone, McNally moved from the left lane into the right before rear-ending a tractor-trailer.
His vehicle and the rear of the trailer caught fire. McNally was pronounced dead at the scene.
Hundreds of state troopers and dozens of Marines were among those gathered Wednesday at the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary church in Morristown to bid farewell to McNally, who lived in Bedminster.
He was stationed at the state police's Washington barracks in Warren County.
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SYDNEY, April 10 Hedge fund manager Elliott Advisors said on Monday it had sent a letter to BHP Billiton directors outlining a plan to unlock value by scrapping the mining giant's dual- corporate structure, demerging its oil business and rejigging its capital return policy.
"The goal is to provide details of the BHP shareholder value unlock plan to all of BHP's shareholders so that BHP can engage openly with all parties on the plan to unlock shareholder value," Elliot said in a statement.
Elliott Advisors said it holds a "long economic interest" of about 4.1 percent of the issued shares in BHP Billiton plc. It also said it holds rights with its affiliates to acquire up to 0.4 percent of the issued shares in BHP Billiton ltd.
BHP did not immediately comment. (Reporting by James Regan and Jamie Freed; Editing by Stephen Coates)
Cal head coach Justin Wilcox spoke to the media about how everything is easier coming back to practice for his second spring at the helm. He also discussed the leaders he sees in this group, and the effect of a visit from Oakland Raiders QB Derek Carr
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The U.S. and Luxembourg have already allowed companies to explore mining space objects.
Russia will begin discussions with the United Nations about draft amendments to international law concerning mining asteroids and the Moon, the Izvestia newspaper reported on Dec. 11. The Foreign Ministry and Roscosmos have developed new terms for the 1967 Outer Space Treaty, and if greenlighted, mining space objects for commercial reasons will be prohibited on an international level.
The U.S. and Luxembourg have previously allowed companies to explore mining asteroid without ownership. According to the Izvestia newspaper, ignoring such a law could spark conflict over extraterrestrial resources.
The Russian initiative will be presented in April 2018 in Vienna at the meeting of the UN Legal Subcommittee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space.
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BREAKING: ASUU begins nationwide strike
The Academic Staff Union of Universities has commenced an indefinite nationwide industrial action. The National President of the union, Dr. Biodun Ogunyemi, announced this on Monday during a meeting of the National Executive Council of ASUU in Abuja. He said during the strike, there shall be no teaching, no examination and no attendance of statutory […] Read Full Story
April 5 Banca Mediolanum:
* Chairman Ennio Doris tells shareholders the group is working to pay a dividend of 40 euro cents also over 2017 results
* The company paid a dividend of 40 euro cents over 2016 results - above a 30 euro cent target - thanks to proceeds from the sale of Banca Esperia Further company coverage: (Reporting by Milan Newsroom)
DETROIT - A semi truck crashed through an embankment Monday near I-96 and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Detroit and ended up on its side next to the freeway.
Michigan State Police troopers and Detroit police responded to the scene. Officials got the driver out of the semi truck and spoke to him as he stumbled around. He told them he didn't want to go to the hospital, but police said he had to go.
A semi truck crashed through an embankment near I-96 and MLK in Detroit. (WDIV)
Officials said they believe he might have been inebriated when he lost control of the semi truck and crashed through the fence.
Closures can be expected on westbound I-96 at Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard as officials try to right the semi truck.
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The year’s end is a time to think about getting organized, both personally and financially, for the coming year. “For more than 4,000 years, many people have celebrated the start of their new year by making promises to change their behavior or improve themselves,” says John Chladek, president of Chladek Wealth Management. “And it’s no wonder: While New Year’s resolutions can be hard to keep, they may also make you more than 10 times more likely to achieve your goals than if you hadn’t made a resolution at all.”
Ten times more likely is a big number, and it should strengthen your resolve. These 12 financial resolutions may make your 2018 happier and more successful. You might be incorporating some already, but others might be worth considering.
Islamabad, July 4 (IANS) The Pakistan Supreme Court on Wednesday sought details of the assets of former Presidents Pervez Musharraf and Asif Ali Zardari while hearing a case on the recovery of losses incurred because of the National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO) issued in 2007.
The NRO was issued by Musharraf on October 5, 2007. Under the ordinance, cases against politicians were removed, paving the way for many of their return to country, reports Dawn online.
Chief Justice Saqib Nisar also ordered former Attorney General Malik Qayyum to provide details of his assets.
“I have a thousand people in mind who we have to get all (assets) details from,” Nisar said.
The court ordered that all respondents should declare their properties held abroad as well as foreign accounts and any offshore companies they own in affidavits submitted to the court.
Nisar also asked the respondents to submit details of assets held by their family members.
Musharraf was given two weeks to submit his reply in the case.
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Rosewood House is a residential care home run by AbleCare Homes. It also offers respite care and a Day Care service for non-residents, including those with dementia. This can be for a whole day (8am-6pm) a half day (9am-3.30pm) or a Lunch Club (12pm-2pm). Activities can include arts & crafts, crosswords, reminiscence, group chats, sing-a-longs, bingo, cards, once a month live music, once a month mini bus trip.
Junyuan Primary vice-principal Hafsah Abdullah checking out her choice of food in an interactive exhibit at the revamped Kidney Discovery Centre of the National Kidney Foundation yesterday. The exhibit allows visitors to calculate the calories and sugar content of each meal, and learn about the exercises needed to burn off the calories. The centre aims to educate visitors on the need to maintain kidney health.
McComb snapped a skid and spoiled Lanier's homecoming. They beat the Bulldogs 30-13 on Friday.
The Tigers are 1-6 overall, 1-1 in 4A Region 6
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Christopher Cohilas, Chairman of the Dougherty County Commission is at this time preparing a declaration for a state of emergency for the county.
The declaration will be to allow agencies to move into action in anticipation of severe weather that is expected to impact Albany and Dougherty County about mid-afternoon.
South Georgia has the potential for strong to severe thunderstorms on Monday. The Storm Prediction Center has most of our region under a slight risk for severe weather (2 out of 5).
This is a developing story, and we will update it as more information becomes available.
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This small turtle was rescued on the sandy beach at Rinella Bay in Grand Harbour yesterday after swallowing a fishing line.
Nature Trust said the turtle was found in a weak state by a member of the public - Karl - who alerted the Wildlife Rescue Team. Fortunately he did not try to pull the line out of its mouth. People provided a damp towel and took care of the turtle until help arrived.
The turtle has been named Giuliana and is now safely in a tank under the care of vet Anthony Gruppetta. It will be freed back into the sea once it recovers.
Nature Trust can be contacted on emergencies on 99999505.
While taking a photo with military leaders and their spouses during a dinner at the White House on Thursday, President Donald Trump made a bizarre, confusing comment to reporters.
He asked reporters if they knew “what this represents,” making a hand gesture that referred to those lined up for a photo.
“Maybe it’s the calm before the storm,” he then said, answering his own question.
Asked what “storm” he was talking about, Trump at first ignored the question and remarked that the “world’s great military leaders” were present in the room.
Asked again, he was equally unhelpful. “You’ll find out,” he replied.
It’s unclear what Trump was talking about. He may have been attempting to tease some administration news to come, or perhaps he was making a joke about his dinner with military leaders.
His cryptic comment came as reports dropped that he will announce next week his intent to decertify the Iran deal.
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - Russia’s Rosbank:
* Says has provided Russian diamond producer Alrosa with $250 million in one-year credit;
* The loan has been granted as part of a previously approved $300-million revolving credit line;
* Alrosa will use the credit to refinance other loans. Further company coverage: (Reporting by Moscow Newsroom)
Heading into the summer, food insecurity is on the rise and the United Way of Muskingum, Perry and Morgan Counties wants to connect those in need with local food programs. Community Impact Director, Becky Clawson, explains the best way is to simply dial 211.
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SMG, a facilities management firm in West Conshohocken, won a contract to manage the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center, shown in an architectural rending. It is is scheduled to open in China in 2019.
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The Ghana Meteorological Agency has warned there will be heavy rains Friday morning till noon in the Central, Western and Brong Ahafo regions.
The meteo in a statement released on Friday October 6 said a thunderstorm and rain bearing cloud system located over the coast and middle sectors is expected to persist and further affect places in the Central, Western and Brong Ahafo regions till noon.
The agency has therefore warned residents living around Alajo, Circle, Kaneshie, Mateheko, Nima, Dzorwulu, South Odorkor and Osu all in the Greater Accra region to remain cautious as those places are prone to floods.
The rains earlier in the morning caused floods across many areas in the capital
Today, more than a few customers -- mostly men -- will walk into Sweet Lydia's with a look of helplessness on their face. Valentine's Day comes around on the same date every year, but without fail Lydia Blanchard's confections shop on Merrimack Street will fill up with procrastinating lovers who don't know a truffle from a macaroon, or which one their significant other would prefer anyway.
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M Natarajan, 74, husband of the sidelined and jailed All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) leader V K Sasikala, died in a private hospital on Tuesday. According to a statement issued by Gleneagles Global Health City, Natarajan died at 1.35 am. Sasikala, convicted in a corruption case, is lodged in a Bangalore jail at present. She is expected to come out on parole. “Every possible clinical attempt was made to sustain his revival. However, despite our best efforts, he was unable to recover,” said in the statement. He was ailing for some time. Last year, he had undergone dual organ operations.
On March 16 he was admitted after he reported chest infection.
He was on ventilation for some time.
The body will be taken to his native village in Thanjavur district.
A former public relations official in the Tamil Nadu government, Natarajan played a key role, behind the scenes, in the party matters before he and his family were sidelined by the current ruling faction.
Flowers is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Rockies, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
Flowers will head to the bench for the third time in four games as Kurt Suzuki draws another start behind the dish in his place. The two should continue to split time behind the dish, and while Flowers is expected to see more reps in the long run, manager Brian Snitker could choose to ride whoever is swinging the hotter bat.
A deer crashed through the windows of a gym in west Michigan on Tuesday, May, 29, 2018. (WDIV)
ROCKFORD, Mich. - A deer in west Michigan was most likely looking to get some cardio in when it crashed through a double pane window at a fitness center in Rockford.
According to WOOD-TV, the deer came crashing into the lobby of MVP Athletic Club-Rockford at about 7:30 a.m. Tuesday.
The deer wandered around the gym for a few minutes before trying to smash through another set of windows, before using the main exit doors.
No injuries were reported.
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Uber's Data Drama Puts 'Bug Bounties' In The Spotlight
Law360, New York (February 2, 2018, 7:26 PM EST) -- Uber’s $100,000 payoff to hackers who reportedly revealed a security flaw but then demanded increased payment to release stolen data has spawned regulatory backlash that may force companies to reevaluate how they can employ so-called "bug bounty" programs without running afoul of the law.
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Amazon is building a series of robots that will drive around the home with built-in cameras, according to a report Monday by Bloomberg, which said the robots will be named “Vesta,” after the Roman goddess of hearth and home, and launch by 2019.
The roving robots will likely function similarly to smart speakers like Amazon Echo, with the ability to move from room to room, although it’s unclear exactly what tasks they’ll be able to perform, according to the report.
The project, which has been in the works for years, is being spearheaded by Amazon’s Lab126, the research arm behind Amazon Echo and Fire TV.
The robot news comes at a time when Amazon has made several strides to take on the smart home device market.
In February, Amazon purchased the smart doorbell and security company Ring, and last year it unveiled Amazon Key, a lock and cloud camera system that lets delivery workers drop off packages while the homeowners are away.
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Dorsett likely will see his role decline with Chris Hogan (shoulder) expected to return for Monday's game in Miami, Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston reports.
Dorsett averaged 42 snaps per game during Hogan's four-week absence, after falling between eight and 20 snaps in each of the previous six contests. With Danny Amendola locked in as the slot man, Hogan's return pushes Dorsett all the way back from the No. 2 role to the No. 4 spot. Dorsett was unable to take advantage of Hogan's injury from a statistical standpoint, catching only three passes for 59 yards during the four-game stretch. The Patriots may use more four-wide sets than usual in Monday's game while trying to cope with the absence of Rob Gronkowski (suspension).
A major crash Tuesday morning on State Road 408 westbound at Rouse Road originally shut down two left lanes.
The wreck occurred about 8 a.m. Traffic backed up with the morning rush of commuters. About 9 a.m., traffic stretched to Kehoe Boulevard.
One left lane was blocked as of about 9:20 a.m.
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CBS Late Show host Stephen Colbert was not impressed by Attorney General Jeff Session’s move to fire former Deputy FBI Director Andrew McCabe Friday night – two days before his 50th birthday at which time he would have been eligible for his pension.
It’s cold, but it’s also not the right cold way to sack a cop.
“Wrong! If you want to get rid of a cop two days before his retirement, you send him out on one last job with a rookie,” Colbert scolded, stating the obvious.
“I’m gong to go look behind those suspicious shipping containers. You stay here kid,” Colbert said, in character as the soon-to-retire cop, if he was being played by Ronald Reagan.
It does not end well for Rookie Cop.
And because he got canned on Friday, McCabe loses his $60K a year pension, Colbert said, adding “That’s like half a porn star payment!”
Did law enforcement fail the students of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School? The debate continues on 'Hannity.'
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A Bald Eagle that injured itself Friday will be taken to Lafayette for observation and surgery. The eagle flew into power lines near Oakland City in Pike County Friday. The bird will have surgery Wednesday to put plates and screws in its wing, but the broken wing may need to be amputated.
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Virginian State Police say the wreck occurred just before 9 p.m. on Saturday when a truck crashed head-on into a van on Route 58 in the Buzzards Roost section of the county. Police say the van was carrying 11 students from Bluefield College.
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CHICAGO - These are some interesting times for Chicago's two professional baseball teams, even if the goals and the directions are a bit different.
The Cubs, swept up in a slide controversy this week, continue to leave fans wondering when they might break out and show their potential. Meanwhile the White Sox are continuing their painful second season of rebuilding as their prospects flourish in the minors.
Patrick Flowers of The Loop Sports was on Sports Feed to discuss both clubs as they close out their second month of the 2018 season. He spoke with Jarrett Payton on a number of issues concerning the teams, from Yu Darvish, Anthony Rizzo, Rick Renteria, and the White Sox prospects.
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It's become as predictable as the foliage: When Election Day comes around in New Hampshire people start whispering about the possibility of buses full of Massachusetts Democrats intent on vote illegally in the Granite State. "It's like the Yeti or the Abominable Snowman.
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LOS ANGELES — A spokeswoman for Ralphie May says the comedian has died. He was 45.
In a statement Friday, publicist Stacey Pokluda says May died of cardiac arrest. She said he had been fighting pneumonia, which caused him to cancel a few appearances in the past month.
His body was found Friday morning at a private residence in Las Vegas.
On Wednesday, the round-faced May was named casino comedian of the year at the Global Gaming Expo. He was booked through the rest of 2017 at Harrah's Las Vegas.
May, a Tennessee native who was raised in Arkansas, parlayed a second-place finish on TV's "Last Comic Standing" in 2003 into TV and club appearances.
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Federal prosecutors allege a Turkish businessman helped illegally route Wisconsin-made outboard engines and boat generators to the Iranian navy.
Forty-year-old Resit Tavan of Istanbul appeared in U.S. District Court in Milwaukee Monday. Tavan was arrested in Romania in June on an international warrant.
Tavan, his Turkish company and a manager there are accused of conspiring to defraud the U.S. and to smuggle American-made products to Iran.
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports the indictment alleges they failed to obtain the special licenses needed to get around trade embargoes against Iran in place since 1995. Instead, the defendants allegedly negotiated the export of the engines and generators to Turkey, then re-exported them to Iran.
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Tavan's attorney, Nejla Lane, told The Associated Press her client pleaded not guilty and will fight the charges.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- Sacramento Kings rookie Harry Giles will not play until at least January while he rehabs his surgically repaired knees.
Giles is the 20th overall draft pick out of Duke. He missed summer league to rest his left knee. The team said Friday he will work with the training staff to build strength and endurance. He will participate in some "controlled" parts of practice.
Giles had an arthroscopic procedure on his left knee last October after a ligament tear during high school in 2013. He also tore a ligament in his right knee in 2015.
The Kings say they are taking a "methodical approach" and Giles will be "reevaluated routinely throughout the program."
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All He's Ever Wanted Is To Mine Coal. How Long Can He Chase His Dream? Kyle Johnson is a young man who wants to be a coal miner more than anything. NPR's Embedded podcast follows his search for a job in a region where the future of coal is in question.
An Esperance transport company has been fined $58,000 after a worker’s hand was crushed between two containers while he used a forklift without a proper license.
Mineral Trans Pty Ltd, owner of the Esperance-based Cranes Haulage business, appeared in Esperance Magistrates Court on Friday regarding the 2014 incident.
The accused employee has now obtained a High Risk Work Licence class LF to operate a forklift. Photo: LUKE SHARRETT
The court heard the Cranes Haulage employee had been driving a truck carrying two empty sea containers locked together with twist locks to the company's Esperance yard when the incident happened.
He was met by the company’s general manager, and attempted to release the twist locks that attached the top sea container to the bottom one when the top container became stuck.
During the efforts to seperate them, his hand was crushed between the two.
Katy apologizes to Taylor during live stream, and JLaw has a plane emergency. All this & more on today’s DHR.
CHESTNUTHILL TOWNSHIP, Monroe County — A 34-year-old Kunkletown man was found shot to death Tuesday inside a home on the 1200 block of Glenwood Road, according to state police.
Troopers said Lawrence E. Purcell was found dead as a result of a gunshot wound shortly after noon Tuesday at 1289 Glenwood Road in Chestnuthill.
State police are asking anyone with information to call the barracks at Fern Ridge at 570-646-2271.
Purcell was awaiting sentencing in Carbon County court after pleading guilty to driving under the influence of alcohol in December, according to court records. His sentencing hearing was scheduled for Thursday. Purcell was in Carbon County prison earlier this year for violating his probation on a 2015 charge of receiving stolen property. Court records indicate he was released last week.
It's another call to give back excess federal property. Congresswoman Madeleine Bordallo has introduced the "Guam Land Return Act" which authorizes the no-cost transfer of federal land to GovGuam. The bill identifies unreimbursed compact impact money as the offset, in order to comply with federal budget rules.
It also requires the Defense department to reduce its land holdings to less than what it had in 2011, a policy agreement known as the "net-negative commitment."
According to a news release, more than a thousand acres of federal land has been returned since Bordallo took office in 2003.
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Santana has been recalled from his rehab assignment due to discomfort in his recovering finger, Brandon Warne of ZoneCoverage.com reports.
Santana will be given some time to rest after feeling discomfort during a rehab start for Low-A Fort Myers on Tuesday. So far in his recovery process, he's struggled to get the velocity on his fastball back, and his secondary pitches aren't being thrown effectively. It's unclear at this point when Santana will be allowed to continue pitching in the minor leagues before ultimately coming off the 60-day disabled list.
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Thirty people still missing after Meetotomulla garbage dump landslide. Death toll increase to 27, Disaster Management Centre sources said.
Gas Main Project Starts on London Road Starts Aug. 14
DULUTH, Minn. – The City of Duluth will be working to replace a gas main on London Road beginning on August 14, 2017.
The city indicates that the purpose of the project is to replace an aging steel gas main with a plastic main, which will be able to operate at a higher pressure.
The location of the pipe replacement will be the north shoulder of London Road between 35th Avenue East and 40th Ave E. No customers will experience service impacts, according to the City.
Traffic control for the project will go up on Monday, Aug. 14. Construction will officially begin on Tuesday, Aug. 15.
Motorists can expect lane restrictions.
The London Road intersections at 40th and 36th Avenues East will each be closed. Motorists are encouraged to use 32nd and 43rd Avenues East as an alternative route.
The project is expected to wrap up by early October.
The mostly calm weather conditions that have prevailed across South Florida in recent days will be changing as a cool front slides across the region.
According to the National Weather Service, there will be some patchy fog across South Florida during the Wednesday morning hours.
A dense fog advisory will be in effect for portions of Palm Beach County, and areas further west, until 9 a.m.
After that, conditions should be mostly sunny and warm - with a high near 85. It will be windy, too, with winds from the southwest at 10 to 15 mph with afternoon gusts up to 26 mph.
And given that a front is moving through, there's always a chance of of showers blowing in on the breeze. There is an overall 20 percent chance of afternoon showers.
As you might imagine, temperatures Thursday will be slightly cooler - with a high near 77 with a brisk breeze from the west.
Mexico City-based low-cost carrier (LCC) Interjet took delivery of the first of three Airbus A320neos, powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines, on April 17, according to Interjet CEO Jose Luis Garza.
The three aircraft are on lease with Dublin-based lessor AerCap.
“This combination of the latest aircraft technology and engines makes the A320neo the most efficient and quietest aircraft for our short- and medium-haul flights,” Garza said. The A320neos will fly on international and intra-Mexico routes, Interjet said in a statement.
According to Airbus, as of March 31, Interjet has 35 A320neos on order. The LCC operates a fleet of 48 A320 family aircraft, including 45 A320ceos and three A321ceos, as well as 21 Russian-built Sukhoi Superjet 100s.
LCC VivaAerobus was Mexico’s first recipient of an A320neo aircraft, powered by Pratt & Whitney PurePower PW1100-JM engines, in October 2016.
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As you’ve almost certainly heard by now, James Hetfield’s microphone didn’t work for the first half of Metallica’s performance with Lady Gaga at last night’s Grammys. But why didn’t it work? Today, the mystery was revealed: A stagehand unplugged it accidentally, according to TMZ.
Also, Laverne Cox apologized for not mentioning Metallica during her introduction speech. Rough night for the band.
A former member of Norway’s royal family accused actor Kevin Spacey of groping him at a Nobel Peace Prize event in 2007.
Ari Behn, who is the former son-in-law of King Harald, told a Norwegian radio station on Wednesday the actor touched him inappropriately at the Oslo concert after asking him if wanted to “go out and have a cigarette.”
Behn said he declined Spacey’s advances, saying “maybe later.”
Spacey, who was co-hosting the concert, has been accused of sexual misconduct by a slew of men on both sides of the Atlantic.
Actor Anthony Rapp accused Spacey in October of making sexual advances toward him when he was 14, while several of Spacey’s “House of Cards” co-workers came out to accuse him of sexual harassment.
The Old Vic Theatre in London later said it had received 20 allegations detailing inappropriate behavior by Spacey during his time working there.
Netflix announced on Monday that “House of Cards” would resume shooting its final season without Spacey.
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The international Irish dance phenomenon is back by popular demand with Riverdance – The 20th Anniversary World Tour.
Marking the eagerly awaited return of the show to North America the anniversary production features new costumes, new lighting, new projections and the addition of a brand new number, “Anna Livia,” featuring the female members of the Irish dance troupe in an a cappella hard-shoe number.
This 20th Anniversary Tour is a thank you to our audiences and a celebration of what has been an incredible journey across two decades.
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Eric Carr, Victoria White, and John Mooney celebrate their election to the Reston Association board of directors at the association's annual member meeting for 2017.
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NEW YORK (AP)  A man has been convicted in one of the nation's most haunting missing-child cases, nearly 38 years after 6-year-old Etan Patz (AY'-tahn PAYTS') disappeared in New York City.
Jurors delivered their verdict Tuesday in Pedro Hernandez' retrial. Another jury deliberated for 18 days before deadlocking in 2015.
This time, jurors deliberated over nine days before finding the 56-year-old guilty of murder during a kidnapping in a case that shaped both parenting and law enforcement in the United States.
Hernandez was a convenience store clerk in Etan's neighborhood when the first-grader disappeared in May 1979. Hernandez confessed, but his lawyers say his admissions were the false imaginings of a mentally ill man.
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The real estate market is perking along at a fairly healthy pace. Even so, property managers must manage struggling tenants from time to time. While this is inevitable in any market, there are some steps that property managers can take to manage these tenants and mitigate risk to the ownership. Review the lease at the outset Leases ...
FLINT, Mich. — A state official is contradicting Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder about when the governor learned about a Flint area Legionnaires’ disease outbreak.
Harvey Hollins, who was co-ordinating the state’s response to the Flint water crisis, says he told Snyder by phone in December 2015. But the governor has repeatedly said he didn’t know until the next month when he announced the outbreak.
Snyder’s office declined to comment Friday.
The issue emerged as Hollins testified at a court hearing involving Nick Lyon, head of the Department of Health and Human Services. Lyon is charged with involuntary manslaughter and misconduct. Prosecutors say he failed to alert the public quickly about Legionnaires’.
A judge must decide whether to send Lyon to trial. Some experts have linked Legionnaires’ to Flint’s poor water quality in 2014-15.
DAKAR, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Gunmen attacked a U.N. peacekeeping base in Mali's northern city of Timbuktu on Monday, the peacekeeping mission said, adding that it had deployed a rapid response force with helicopters to the scene.
"An attack has been launched against one of our camps in Timbuktu (by) unknown men with machine guns," Radhia Achouri, a spokeswoman for the U.N. peacekeeping mission, said by telephone. Sporadic gunfire was continuing, she said. (Reporting by Nellie Peyton; Writing by Tim Cocks; Editing by Larry King)
If you're going to painstakingly recreate a photoshoot of your favourite actor shot-by-shot, you might as well do it right.
Earlier in the month, Tom Holland posed for some snaps for British GQ.
As you can see, he looked as achingly chiselled as ever:
tom holland for gq. now this was a photoshoot pic.twitter.com/I61YvCJp7Q — lou (@jakegyIlenheIl) May 6, 2018
If those photos alone weren't cool enough, though, 19-year-old Tori Bryanne from Texas has made the whole thing ever cooler.
Over the weekend, she shared images from her own photoshoot, in which she recreated all the photos of Tom to an impressively accurate degree.
My version of fan art, I recreated @TomHolland1996 ‘s GQ photoshoot. Please retweet and tag him so he can see them ♥️😄 pic.twitter.com/aep6uWdqVI — Tori Bernal☾ (@toribryanne) May 26, 2018
Here's a closer look at her pictures (you can scroll right to see the others):
The best part? The man himself has now seen them.
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× $1M Iowa Lottery prize claimed by Texas resident
CLIVE, Iowa (AP) — A Texas man who graduated from high school in Denison has won a $1 million prize from the Iowa Lottery.
Lottery officials say Wayne and Vicki Dixon had journeyed from Allen, Texas, for his 55-year high school class reunion. They arrived early and decided to stay Wednesday night in Avoca. As he filled up their vehicle at the Wins America Travel Centre, his wife went inside to buy a Powerball ticket.
Lottery officials say she checked it Saturday and found that it matched the first five numbers but missed the Powerball number. The consolation prize they claimed Monday? $1 million before taxes.
No one won the Powerball prize Wednesday or Saturday, so officials say they expect the jackpot to reach $430 million ($273.4 million cash option) for this Wednesday’s drawing.
HAMILTON - Three people are dead following a house fire in Hamilton.
Emergency crews were called to a home (on Laird Drive) just after 12:20 a.m. on Thursday.
A Hamilton Fire Department spokesperson said the three people were pulled from the house and subsequently pronounced dead.
There was no immediate information about the victims, nor any word on what may have caused the fire.
The Office of the Fire Marshal has been called in to investigate. (CHML)
SOUTH MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) - Police are investigating after, they said, a dead body was found on the side of the road in South Miami-Dade, Saturday afternoon.
According to Miami-Dade Police, the cadaver was discovered by the South Dade Landfill, along the the 9200 block of Southwest 248th Street, just before 3 p.m.
Police remained at the scene for hours while they investigated.
Officials have not provided further details.
Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.
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The FSB in a statement on Tuesday said the Ukrainian intelligence officer arrived in Crimea earlier this month and was planning to damage power lines on the peninsula's southern coast, which would leave tens of thousands without electricity, as well as set fire to the forest and blockade the road. The FSB said the agent, whom it identified as Gennady Limeshko, was caught red-handed on Saturday as he tried to cut a power line.
Police: Pharmacy employee in Thibodaux arrested for stealing medicine
THIBODAUX – A woman was arrested after police say she stole medicine from the pharmacy she was an employee of in Thibodaux.
The Thibodaux Police Department arrested 20-year-old Cammie Michelle Seago for theft of goods and distribution of oxycodone.
On Thursday, April 13 around 12:30 p.m. Seago used her security access to steal 100 oxycodone pills from the pharmacy she worked at, located in the 1700 block of Canal Boulevard in Thibodaux. According to police, Seago accessed the secured pharmacy area during working hours and then met someone at the back door where she gave the pills to them.
Seago confessed while being questioned, according to police.
Seago was arrested on the above charges and transported to the Lafourche Parish Detention Center. She was released after posting an $11,000 bond. The case is still being investigated.
AMSTERDAM, April 5 Authorities in Britain and the Netherlands seized assets worth more than 6 million euros ($6.40 million) and arrested a 46-year-old British woman after a joint investigation into alleged tax fraud and money laundering, Dutch prosecutors said on Wednesday.
The woman and her 51-year-old Dutch husband were suspected of using their Manchester-based marketing company to commit tax fraud via concealed offshore bank accounts in the Netherlands, Germany and Austria, the prosecutors said in a statement.
Prosecutors said the operation was designed to show their willingness to work cross-border to crack down on the practice of storing assets, untaxed, in offshore locations. ($1 = 0.9382 euros) (Reporting By Thomas Escritt, editing by Larry King)
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LONDON (Reuters) - The "Big Ben" bell in the British parliament's famous clock tower will cease its regular bongs at noon on Aug. 21, falling silent for most of the next four years while renovation works are carried out, the House of Commons said on Monday. The hammers which have struck the 13. reuters 9:35:00 AM CEST
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KARACHI: Pak Sarzameen Party (PSP) leader Dr Sagheer Ahmed appeared to be confused regarding his party’s electoral symbol as he addressed his supporters in Karachi Monday night.
The PSP leader, who joined Mustafa Kamal’s party after ending his 28-year long affiliation with the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) in 2016, hit the streets of the metropolis as part of his election campaign a day earlier.
However, while addressing supporters, Dr Sagheer mixed up PSP and MQM-P’s electoral symbols and insisted that constituents vote for ‘kite’ instead of PSP’s 'dolphin'.
Dr Sagheer, however, quickly apologised as those around him pointed out the error.
The former provincial environment minister is contesting the upcoming general election from NA-245, Karachi.
Dr Sagheer has been a member of the provincial assembly thrice, with his first stint starting in 2005.
DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — A 14-year-old boy was wounded at in Durham Monday morning.
Police were called at about 11 a.m. to the BP gas station at 308 S. Alston Ave., where they found the boy, according to police. He had been shot in the hip, police said.
Police said the shooting happened at the corner of East Pettigrew and South plum streets, but the victim relocated to the gas station before officers arrived.
The victim was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, police said.
Anyone with information is asked to call CrimeStoppers at (919) 683-1200.
This week's batch of Cheers & Jeers is a real mixed bag of high- and low-brow television, network grievances, and even sports!
We kick off with some praise for Bravo's Vanderpump Rules—a spinoff that isn't just a "guilty pleasure" these days. It's time to give a major shoutout to the SUR-vers for really finding their footing in the show's sixth season.
It's not such good news for The Resident on Fox, which has all of the makings of a great show—especially with cast members like Matt Czuchry and Emily VanCamp—but somehow misses the mark.
Then it's time for some sports talk related to football's NFC Championship and the upcoming Super Bowl between the Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots. Finally, we wrap it all up with a big thumbs down to NBC for its treatment of Timeless.
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Customer Gerry Trabka was so happy to see Ken's Fruit Market re-open, she gave owner Ken Courts a hug. The popular store, at 3500 Plainfield Ave. NE, reopened Thursday, April 13, seven months after an arson fire damaged the store and two of its commercial neighbors.
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New Jersey 0 1 1—2 Anaheim 2 0 2—4
First Period_1, Anaheim, Getzlaf 11, 1:14. 2, Anaheim, Silfverberg 16 (Lindholm, Manson), 6:37. Penalties_Kase, ANA, (interference), 10:32; Henrique, ANA, (hooking), 19:25; Montour, ANA, (high sticking), 19:52.
Second Period_3, New Jersey, Palmieri 20 (Zajac, Hall), 10:31 (pp). Penalties_Anaheim bench, served by Perry (too many men on the ice), 9:57; Vatanen, NJ, (hooking), 12:30.
Third Period_4, Anaheim, Montour 9 (Getzlaf, Rakell), 7:55 (pp). 5, New Jersey, Maroon 16 (Noesen, Vatanen), 10:05. 6, Anaheim, Rakell 31 (Pettersson, Fowler), 10:51. Penalties_Moore, NJ, (cross checking), 7:29; Maroon, NJ, (roughing), 10:51; Getzlaf, ANA, (roughing), 10:51.
Shots on Goal_New Jersey 6-7-4_17. Anaheim 17-7-12_36.
Power-play opportunities_New Jersey 1 of 4; Anaheim 1 of 2.
Goalies_New Jersey, Kinkaid 19-10-2 (36 shots-32 saves). Anaheim, Gibson 28-17-6 (17-15).
A_16,401 (17,174). T_2:33.
Referees_Jake Brenk, Steve Kozari. Linesmen_Travis Gawryletz, Darren Gibbs.
Draymond Green was reminded not to skip leg day as his Golden State Warriors faced the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 1 of the first-round series on Sunday. Warriors, Trail Blazers have fun with trash talk in Game 1 Draymond Green was reminded not to skip leg day as his Golden State Warriors faced the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 1 of the first-round series on Sunday.
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This bizarre scene unfolded on a ranch in Saskatchewan on Friday. Adrienne Ivey and her husband Aaron told The Canadian Press they were checking on their cattle last Friday when they saw it.
ST. JOSEPH -- St. Joseph has been approved for a 2018 Minnesota Small Cities Development Program grant for $178,624.
The money comes from the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
The program provides low to moderate income homeowners with assistance to finish repairs to their homes. Some highlights are 0% interest deferred, forgivable loan with a 7-year term. Some approved repairs are roofing, siding, window and door replacements and new furnaces.
To be eligible you'll have to own the home, meet income requirements and be located within a certain target area. Once St. Joseph completes the environmental review, a kickoff meeting will be scheduled. For questions contact Ed Zimny with the Central Minnesota Housing Partnership at ed@cmhp.net.
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A total of 55 activists belonging to various organisations, including students, were arrested on Tuesday, while attempting to stage a sit-in at the BSNL office near the District Collectorate, seeking cancellation of National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test in Tamil Nadu.
The protest was led by Thanthai Periyar Dravida Kazhakam (TPDK) general secretary, K Ramakrishnan. The activists shouted slogans against the Centre and NEET, saying it was not necessary as the state government was carrying out the selection process for medical seats without any irregularities.
As some of the workers attempted to jump over the barriers erected by police, they were arrested and taken into a van, police said. Besides TPDK, students representing SFI, AISF, DYFI, Democratic Women’s movement and workers from other five organisations participated.
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BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union's foreign policy chief says the EU is reluctant to change the landmark nuclear agreement with Iran even as U.S. President Donald Trump threatens to walk away from the pact.
Federica Mogherini said Monday after chairing talks among the foreign ministers of EU countries that Europeans "attach strategic importance to the full implementation of the agreement by all parties."
Mogherini said: "It is for us a matter of security, for Europe and for the rest of the world."
The EU's representative for foreign affairs and security policy says the pact, "if disrupted, would create an additional security threat and concern in the region."
Mogherini says the EU hopes to dissuade Iran from developing missiles or undermining regional security, but that work must happen "outside the scope of the nuclear agreement."
The American Red Cross sheltered 33 of the displaced residents of Lanvale Towers after a two-alarm fire broke out in the apartment building on Sunday.
The Red Cross sheltered the residents at the Oliver Street Community Center overnight, and the number of people seeking the agency's services rose to 42 by noon Monday, said spokeswoman Lenore Koors.
The fire, which broke out at the building at 1300 East Lanvale St. in Oliver at about 3:30 p.m., released thick black smoke that could be seen from across the city. It took firefighters about an hour to bring it under control.
No one was injured. Fire department spokeswoman Blair Adams said she had no update Monday on the cause of the fire.
Lanvale Towers officials did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
It was not clear how many people lived in the building. Officials said Sunday that 170 were displaced. Koors said there were 151 units in the building.
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The Chiefs have ruled out linebacker Dee Ford, center Mitch Morse and right guard Laurent Duvernay-Tardif for Sunday’s game.
Ford hasn’t played since injuring his back in Week 3, while Morse has missed the past two games with a sprained foot. Duvernay-Tardif sprained his knee against Washington.
Quarterback Alex Smith (ankle), defensive lineman Bennie Logan (knee), left tackle Eric Fisher (back) and linebacker Kevin Pierre-Louis (groin) all practiced in full again and will play against the Texans.
The Texans will play without offensive guard Kyle Fuller (hamstring), inside linebacker Ben Heeney (knee) and cornerback Kevin Johnson (knee). Houston added center Greg Mancz (knee) to the injury report Friday and list him as questionable.
The sight of a massive deep diamond mine located in Siberian reaches captivated the minds of social media users.
A user BunyipPouch stole the spotlight on Reddit by posting an image of the Mir mine – an open pit diamond mine located in Siberia.
The image immediately sparked an intense discussion as viewers appreciated the mine’s size and comparing it to locales from various works of fiction.
Some speculated about what may become of the mine in the future, wondering if it will turn into a "scary deep f**king lake" or gets converted into "a perfect dystopian prison."
Posted on May 29, the picture already accrued over 47,000 upvotes as people continue to discuss the image in a thread of over 2,000 comments long.
A Grants Pass man faces a Manslaughter charge for a DUI car accident that killed a woman Saturday. OSP says around 2:00 AM 21-year-old Stuart Hamilton was heading southbound New Hope Road when he crossed the center line and collided nearly head-on with Chrystal Berko of Grants Pass. Berko was dead at the scene. Hamilton was taken into custody on charges including Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants, Reckless Driving and Manslaughter II.
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DUBAI Feb 14 Aldar Properties, the state-linked builder of Abu Dhabi’s Formula One circuit, reported a 0.9 percent decline in fourth quarter net attributable profit on Tuesday, according to Reuters calculations.
Aldar made a net profit of 727.9 million dirhams ($198.2 million) in the three months to Dec. 31, Reuters calculated from financial statements in the absence of a quarterly breakdown. That compared with a profit of 734.6 million dirhams in the prior-year period.
Reuters initally calculated a net profit for the fourth quarter of 2016 of 745.5 million dirhams based on the company's profit that was not net attributable.
SICO Bahrain forecast a quarterly profit of 496.0 million dirhams while EFG Hermes forecast a profit of 849.0 million dirhams.
Aldar's board also proposed paying a dividend of 11 fils per share for 2016, according to the statement, up from 10 fils per share for the previous year.
($1 = 3.6720 UAE dirham) (Reporting By Tom Arnold, editing by Hadeel Al Sayegh)
Severe storms across the WBRC FOX6 viewing area packed a punch on Monday.
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Mississippi’s Democratic attorney general holds a slight lead over the state’s GOP lieutenant governor in a potential gubernatorial match-up.
A new Mason-Dixon poll found that 44 percent of people said they would support Democratic Attorney General Jim Hood, compared to 39 percent who said they would support GOP Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves.
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Hood also leads Reeves in name recognition and favorability, according to the poll. Seventeen percent of respondents said they are undecided between the two potential candidates.
Neither has filed yet for the 2019 race, but both are expected to run to replace Gov. Phil Bryant (R), who is in his second and final term.
If a Democrat were to win the race, it would be the first time the state has seen a Democratic governor in 16 years. Trump won the state by 18 points in 2016.
The poll was conducted by telephone from April 12-14 and got responses from 625 registered voters in Mississippi. The survey has a margin of error of plus or minus 4 percentage points.
Syracuse (5-6-2, 0-4-1 Atlantic Coast) dropped its fifth straight home game for the first time since 2009 in a 2-1 loss to North Carolina State (6-4-1, 2-3) on Friday night at SU Soccer Stadium. The Orange fell behind 2-0 and were unable to complete the comeback despite having six more corners and outshooting the Wolfpack. Check out the best image's from the loss.
The Russian boss was appointed as Hull’s new manager last week and has wasted no time in trying to get his transfer business done early.
Hull were relegated from the Premier League last season under Marco Silva and Slutsky is determined to get them promoted at the first time of asking.
And it seems the 46-year-old has high ambitions for the transfer market that could see him land players from champions Chelsea.
Slutsky, who left his role as boss of both Russia and CSKA Moscow last December, is a close friend of Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich and the duo have discussed the possibility of loan deals.
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MULTAN: Police on Wednesday claimed to have arrested 32 criminals, including 19 proclaimed offenders, and recovered liquor and drugs.
According to police, nine peddlers, a kite seller, a gambler and others besides recovering drugs, kites and other things.
Separate cases have been registered against them.
Hall of Fame Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski is stepping away from the team to have lower back surgery.
The school announced Monday that the procedure is scheduled for Friday, with an anticipated recovery time of four weeks. Associate head coach Jeff Capel will take over in Krzyzewski’s absence, starting with a home game Wednesday night against Boston College.
Krzyzewski will have a fragment of a herniated disk removed. The school says Krzyzewski tried several treatment options during the past month before deciding on surgery.
The winningest men’s coach in Division I history had four surgeries during the offseason to replace his left knee, repair his left ankle and fix a hernia.
Capel previously took over for Krzyzewski when he missed the trip to Georgia Tech last February because of dehydration and high blood pressure.
Spring is in full swing in central Michigan, and the vets at Pol Veterinary Services are busy with babies.
At last week's conference in London, host Brett King took time away from speaking and judging startup pitches to talk to some of the main presenters, including Ruth Wandhöfer, Citi's global head of regulatory and market strategy. Other guests include Mike Blalock, General Manager of Intel FSI; Poppy Gustafsson, EMEA CEO of Darktrace; Will Beeson, CEO of Civilised Bank; Paul Taylor, CEO of Thought Machine; and Kosta Peric from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Dave Birch co-hosts.
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Hanging in the heavens, an orb of gold illuminates the dusk.
This majestic harvest moon made an arresting sight over the Solent last night, seeming to glow as it is viewed close to the horizon through the thickness of the Earth’s atmosphere.
The harvest moon – photographed from Wootton on the Isle of Wight – is the one closest to the autumn equinox.
Usually it occurs before the equinox in September, but it rose later this year.
It is so named because for centuries, farmers waited for it so they could gather in crops to prepare for winter, using its bright light to extend the working day.
The harvest moon is captured rising above the Solent from the Isle of Wight. Photographer Jamie Russell snapped the stunning shot last night
A group of friends were hiking at Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park just south of Gainesville, Florida, when they witnessed a clash between wild horses and an alligator that crossed their path. The group noticed a group of wild horses grazing in the field alongside of the path, along with a baby horse.
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GLEN ROCK, Pa. (AP) — Authorities say a woman remains in critical condition with injuries from a fire that killed two women who officials said apparently re-entered the burning home to try to rescue a pets.
Police said the 69-year-old victim is being treated at Lehigh Valley Regional Burn Center following Friday’s early morning blaze in Shrewsbury Township, about 90 miles (145 kilometers) west of Philadelphia.
The York County coroner’s office said 58-year-old resident Melody Waltermeyer and 47-year-old Brenda Neal of Hampstead, Maryland, died from carbon monoxide toxicity in the blaze.
Tony Myers, chief of the Shrewsbury Volunteer Fire Company, said both went back inside to try to rescue pets and were found in the basement.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Happy 4th of July. You know how the podcast works…I give you a daily look at sports and life here in Missouri. I’ll talk about Jack Flaherty’s start to his major league career, you’ll hear from Mike Matheny. The Royals are running out of excuses and cliches as their season continues to tumble.
I also put Emily Lorenz on the spot. She’s from the Show-Me State Games. By the way, there is still time to register your sorry, old, weekend warrior body (like myself) for the next round of games—just sign up here
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Firefighters have been working through the night after a 100 tonne straw bale set alight.
Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue Service confirmed that they received a report of the fire on Blacksmith Road, Miningsby at around 10.35pm.
Crew members from Horncastle and Spilsby were in attendance as they look to douse the blaze.
No-one is believed to have been injured as a result of the incident.
The fire is still raging on with a crew from Woodhall Spa still at the scene.
A spokesperson for the service confirmed that the crew’s presence is to monitor the blaze and dampen down the surrounding area.
They added that the fire should burn itself out.
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. — Jesus Cruz’s running floater in the paint with 2.1 seconds left gave Fairfield a 79-78 victory over Monmouth on Friday night.
With 9.1 seconds left and Fairfield inbounding from Monmouth’s end, Cruz took a pass just inside halfcourt and drove to the hoop where he split two defenders to put in a soft one-hander. A hurried 3-pointer by Monmouth’s Deion Hammond was short at the buzzer.
Cruz finished with 13 points. Tyler Nelson made five 3-pointers and scored 26 points with Ferron Flavors Jr. adding 10 points and Jonathan Kasibabu nine points and nine rebounds for the Stags (9-13, 4-7 Metro Atlantic Athletic Association), who have won two straight with an overtime victory over Iona on Monday.
Zac Tillman scored 18 points, Ray Salnave 16, Austin Tilghman 14 with nine assists and Hammond 10 points for the Hawks (7-15, 3-7).
There were 11 lead changes and eight ties.
MADRID (AP) — Official statistics show Spain's economy grew 3.1 percent in 2017, two percentage points slower than the previous year but still above the European Union average.
The National Statistics Institute said Tuesday that GDP growth slowed in the final quarter to 0.7 percent, from 0.8 percent and 0.9 percent in the third and second quarters.
The statistics were in line with recent estimates by Spain's Central Bank, which said that strong exports were offsetting the negative effects of uncertainty in Catalonia. It warned, however, of risks ahead if the independence bid in the prosperous northeastern region keeps the political crisis alive.
Spain's conservative government has made economic growth and job creation its chief goals since taking office in 2011.
It predicts the economy will grow 2.5 percent in 2018.
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The Greeneville Board of Mayor and Aldermen will meet Tuesday at 4 p.m. at headquarters for the Greeneville Light & Power System. Aldermen will consider authorizing the Greeneville Water Commission to extend sewer service to unaddressed lots on the East Andrew Johnson Highway.
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Here’s something meaty to chew on. In celebration of the third annual National Jerky Day on Thursday, a mouthwatering 1,600-pound model of Mount Rushmore covered in dry meat – appropriately...
Service members with Norwegian Home Guard arrive at Camp Ripley, Minnesota, to begin the 44th United States/Norway Reciprocal Troop Exchange on Feb. 10, 2017. The Norwegian service members will work with Minnesota National Guard service members to learn how the U.S. Army and Air Force train and about American culture. (Photo by Sgt. Sebastian Nemec, Minnesota National Guard Public Affairs)
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The Fort Lauderdale shooting suspect claimed two months ago that the government had been forcing him to watch ISIS videos — and even went to an FBI office to tell authorities — before he was eventually thrown in a mental hospital, a report says.
A man believed to be Esteban Santiago apparently stopped by a bureau office in Anchorage, Alaska last year to tell them of the alleged abuse, according to CBS News.
FBI agents were so worried about the 26-year-old that they brought him to a mental facility for treatment, sources said.
The PGA Tour on Monday said it has suspended Australian Mark Hensby for one year for violating the sport's anti-doping policy.
REUTERS: The PGA Tour on Monday said it has suspended Australian Mark Hensby for one year for violating the sport's anti-doping policy.
The 46-year-old had failed to provide a drug testing sample, the PGA said in a statement, adding that it would not be making any additional comments on the suspension.
He will be eligible to return on Oct. 26, 2018, one year after the date of the violation.
The veteran has one PGA Tour win to his name, the 2004 John Deere Classic, to go with a win at the 2005 Scandinavian Masters on the European Tour and three Web.com Tour victories.
The Melbourne native has battled injuries since being hurt in a car accident in 2006 and has undergone three shoulder surgeries.
(Reporting by Rory Carroll, editing by Nick Mulvenney)
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Doctor Dolittle isn’t the only one who can talk to animals. Maybe everyone can, when it comes to the orca or killer whale. (Interestingly, killer whales don’t kill humans, though they might help kill whales. They’re not even whales themselves, they’re dolphins.)
Recent research has shown that orcas can mimic sounds and words by listening to human speak. The New York Times reported that following a study at the Marineland Aquarium in Antibes in France, a resident orca named Wikie was able to mimic the sounds made by his trainer.
In the video above, the trainer can be heard saying “hello” to the orca, who promptly replies, imitating her trainer. Wikie has learnt to say the words “hello”, “byebye”, and “Amy”, and even count to three. Here is the audio clip of Wikie imitating the words spoken by her trainer. She can also blow a pretty good raspberry.
CLEVELAND– Traffic is closed in a portion of Cleveland’s Tremont neighborhood as officers searched for a suspected gunman.
The area of West 25th Street, Columbus Road and Willey Avenue is closed, the Cleveland Division of Police said.
Police are searching for a suspect for fired shots at officers, according to police. No injures have been reported.
They are least likely to get driven round the U-bend, with 55% saying they were “very happy” in life.
Builders were the second chirpiest on 38%, with marketing staff on 36% and taxi and lorry drivers on 32%.
The most miserable employees work in advertising with 42% saying they are unhappy in life.
Social workers came next, at 22%, police and chefs at 21%, and sports and leisure employees at 20%.
By comparison, plumbers are almost all happy in their jobs – with not a single one ranked “unhappy”.
LIVONIA, Mich. - Most people receive stray letters once in awhile that belong to somebody else, but getting the wrong mail has become a much bigger problem for a woman in Livonia.
Kim Shollack said she contacted her Livonia post office branch to explain how often she's receiving other people's mail, and how much wrong mail she's receiving.
She wasn't thrilled with the answer she received from the post office, and she wonders that while she gets the wrong mail, who's getting hers?
A spokesperson for the post office said the problem is being investigated and will be fixed.
"The Postal Service apologizes for any inconvenience," a statement said. "This instance is not indicative of the level of service our employees provide as they work safely and diligently to process and deliver the mail."
You can watch Steve Garagiola's full story in the video posted above.
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One person died in a crash involving an 18-wheeler and a pick-up truck near Salado on Monday morning.
The crash occurred at a rest stop off I-35 northbound near MM 283.
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LONDON (AP) – London’s police say that the death toll in the apartment building fire has increased to 17 people and is likely to rise even further.
Police Commander Stuart Cundy says that there is no suggestion the blaze was terror-related. Fire Commissioner Dany Cotton says specialist dogs would start searching the 24-story building.
Meanwhile, 44 households were given emergency accommodation after the blaze ripped through the tower on Wednesday. The local council says families with young children, elderly residents and the vulnerable were given “immediate priority.”
Senator Bob Corker, center, speaks to recent refugees from South Sudan at a registration center in Bidi Bidi, Uganda, on April 14 2017. Photo - AP/PTI Senator Bob Corker, center, speaks to recent refugees from South Sudan at a registration center in Bidi Bidi, Uganda, on April 14 2017.
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Fed Chair Jerome Powell has been "interesting to watch," Jordon Kruse, managing director and co-portfolio manager at Oaktree Capital Management, said.
11 people were killed and five others injured in a fire at a firecracker factory in Telangana's Warangal
11 people died today when a fire broke out in a firecracker godown in Telangana's Warangal Rural district, police said.
Efforts to extinguish the fire, which broke out at around noon, was still being carried out when reports arrived at around 1:45 pm. Fire fighters were also carrying out rescue operations at the godown, which was near Kotalingala village, around 135 km from Warangal town.
"Around 15 people were reported to be inside when the fire broke out," the police said.
Witnesses said they heard a big blasts before seeing the massive fire. Five people who were injured have been admitted to the MGM Hospital in Warangal town.
An investigation has been ordered and the cause of the fire was being ascertained.
LONDON (AP) — The Spice Girls have confirmed plans to work together for the first time in six years, though details of the projects remain undisclosed.
Photos released Friday showed a meeting of Victoria “Posh Spice” Beckham, Melanie “Sporty Spice” Chisholm, Emma “Baby Spice” Bunton, Melanie “Scary Spice” Brown and Geri “Ginger Spice” Horner.
Publicist Jo Milloy later released a statement saying “the time now feels right to explore some incredible new opportunities together.”
It said new projects would “embrace the original essence of the Spice Girls, while reinforcing our message of female empowerment for future generations.”
The Sun newspaper says projects could include a TV talent show, though it said Saturday a live tour isn’t planned.
The Spice Girls were a 1990s phenomenon, and last reunited at the 2012 London Olympics.
ERBIL, Iraq (Reuters) - Iraq has begun an aerial bombardment of Tal Afar, a town under Islamic State control west of Mosul, Baghdad-based al-Sumariya TV said on Tuesday, citing an Iraqi Defence Ministry spokesman.
The ground attack to try to take the city should start when the air campaign is over, the spokesman, Mohammed al-Khodari, said, according to the TV channel.
Iraqi authorities had said Tal Afar, 80 km (50 miles) west of Mosul, will be the next target in the war on the Islamist militant group that swept through swathes of Iraq and Syria in 2014.
Islamic State's self-proclaimed "caliphate" effectively collapsed last month, when U.S.-backed Iraqi forces completed the recapture of the militants' capital in Iraq, Mosul, after a nine-month campaign.
Tal Afar, which had about 200,000 residents before falling to Islamic State, experienced cycles of sectarian violence between Sunnis and Shi'ites after the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq in 2003, and has produced some of Islamic State's most senior commanders.
The Dunlop 2017 Le Mans Spotter Guide is out, and as always, it's amazing. For a decade, Andy Blackmore of Andy Blackmore Design has been delivering an absolutely essential tool for watching the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Blackmore has also done guides for IMSA, BTCC, Formula One, and many other series. The guide has evolved over the years, becoming a comprehensive, detailed and yet easy to understand piece of informative artwork.
The version that is up as of today includes post-scrutineering updates, so it's as current as possible. Blackmore will update the guide as needed if anything changes on a car. Even if one little section of bodywork changes color, he'll update the guide—it's that detailed. Below is the key for this year's guide, which illustrate's all the information he packs in for each car.
ANKARA (Sputnik) — On Sunday, the Turks expressed their support for government-backed constitutional changes to shift to a presidential system and thus broaden presidential powers, with preliminary results showing over 51 percent of support.
"We fought against all enemies, we were attacked by those who have the worldview of the crusaders. But as a nation we remained strong. We can only bow to our shrines and not to anyone else," Erdogan said at Ankara’s airport.
The constitutional reforms have already cleared the Turkish parliament and been signed by Erdogan
According to the Turkish leader, once Turkey becomes a presidential republic in November 2019, in conformity with the constitutional amendments, the country will become even stronger.
British police investigating Harvey Weinstein have received two further allegations of sexual assault, sources said.
A woman alleged the disgraced movie mogul assaulted her in Westminster in 2011 while a separate alleged incident took place outside the UK.
Reported to police in November but only now made public, it brings bring the total number of women who have reported Weinstein to British police to nine.
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A spokeswoman for Scotland Yard said: “On 13 November an allegation was received that the man sexually assaulted a woman (Victim 9) in Westminster in 2011 and outside the jurisdiction of the UK in 2010.
“The second allegation will be passed to the relevant police force in due course.”
It comes on the same day Kill Bill star Uma Thurman alleged the former Miramax founder assaulted her in a London hotel room around the release of Pulp Fiction.
The Premier League has finally returned, but that does not mean the transfer window is set to be any less hectic.
Recent days have seen an already frenetic window throw up yet more drama, with Liverpool superstar Philippe Coutinho sensationally handing in a transfer request in a bid to force a move to Barcelona and Diego Costa's explosive email with Sportsmail signalling the end of his Chelsea career.
Join Sportsmail for live updates on this saga and all the transfer news from across the Premier League and Europe.
Zola resigns at Birmingham
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Former Cagliari Coach Gianfranco Zola has resigned from his position as Birmingham City manager.
The former Italian international replaced Gary Rowett earlier this season, but has managed just two wins in his 24 games.
Today the Blues have confirmed that Zola has resigned from his post with immediate effect.
The 50-year-old had a stellar playing career, but his move into Coaching has been less successful after previous spells with West Ham United, Watford, Cagliari and Al-Arabi.
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Police are looking for three men after a South Red Deer cell phone store was robbed Tuesday afternoon.
Red Deer RCMP say the three suspects entered the Bell store at Southpointe Common shortly before 3 p.m. and demanded the staff member open the safe. The men also placed a large number of cell phones into a cardboard box and fled the store.
All three are described as Caucasian with slim builds. They wore face coverings, black hoodies and yellow or black gloves.
The suspects fled in a black SUV and were last seen driving eastbound on 19 Street.
Officers were unable to find the vehicle.
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Liv Morgan is now in the faction Riott Squad with Sarah Logan and Ruby Riott as part of WWE SmackDown. WWE SmackDown house show is Saturday, Dec. 30 in Tampa, and SmackDown Live is Tuesday, Jan. 2 in Orlando. WWE Monday Night Raw is Jan. 1 in Miami. Photo By Jim Varsallone
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says K.T. McFarland has withdrawn from consideration to be ambassador to Singapore.
Trump issued a statement Friday. He said McFarland served his administration "with distinction" and said Democrats "chose to play politics rather than move forward with a qualified nominee for a critically important post."
McFarland is a former deputy national security adviser in the Trump administration and former Fox News analyst. She was nominated in May. After the Republican-majority Senate did not act on the nomination by the end of last year, McFarland was re-nominated in January.
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Toledo Fire and Rescue are investigating four fires that ripped through homes between last Wednesday and Monday morning in central Toledo. "It's been a pretty busy start to the year and February is not letting up," said Sterling Rahe of TFD.
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Having launched a big Pokemon Press Conference yesterday it was revealed that the Pokemon Company, Game Freak and Nintendo have been busy.
Not only do we have a new Pokemon game releasing in 2018, but we’ve also got a free title to play on Switch and Mobile.
Pokemon Quest was a shock reveal that has been kept under wraps for sometime.
While not the core experience fans were expecting, it will no doubt help scratch that Pocket Monster itch for the time being.
And the recent rumours of a new Pokemon Let’s Go, Pikachu game was also revealed to be true.
This will come as great news to Nintendo Switch owners, who also like to play Pokemon Go.
Not only will it mimic the same style of gameplay when it comes to catching Pokemon, but it also includes some top crossover play.
Fans will be able to transfer over their favourite Kanto catches from Pokemon Go, to Let’s Go Pikachu on Switch.
Sweden's Foreign Minister says she would value a possible meeting between Donald Trump and the North Korean leader being held in Sweden. Rough cut (no reporter narration)
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In this April 12, 2017 file photo House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Rep. Greg Walden, R-Ore. speaks at a town hall meeting in The Dalles, Ore.
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22:59 Reported News Briefs Kislev 23, 5778 , 11/12/17 Kislev 23, 5778 , 11/12/17 Temperatures to peak on Tuesday It will be clear to partly cloudy overnight with strong easterly winds in the north and the mountains continuing into the morning. It will be partly cloudy on Tuesday with a rise in temperatures to above average. A significant drop in temperatures and a chance of very light rain are forecast for Wednesday. Thursday will see variable cloudiness and and a slight drop in temperature to the seasonal average. Friday will be partly cloudy. Tuesday highs:
Jerusalem: 21Celsius/69/Fahrenheit;
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Team USA and Duke basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski returns to RDU International Airport from the Olympics in Rio after coaching Team USA to the gold medal.
San Francisco is the latest community to take up the mantle of free public college that moved into the mainstream during the presidential election. But there's more than just progressive idealism behind the proposal.
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A man suspected in the shooting of a Kansas Department of Revenue employee in Wichita was under investigation by the agency and owed nearly $200,000 in sales taxes related to his construction business, according to police and records.
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) _ Organizers say 650 Vietnam veterans will be flying free to Washington, D.C., soon to visit memorials in and near the nation’s capital.
Bill Williams of Patriotic Productions says four chartered jets will leave early on May 1 from Omaha’s Eppley Airfield and return by 8:30 p.m. the same day at Lincoln Airport. Williams says thousands of people are expected to greet and cheer the veterans upon their return from Washington.
Williams says that of the 650 veterans, 55 are Purple Heart recipients.
All things Scottish took centre stage at a Basingstoke day nursery as children and staff celebrated Burns Night.
The children at Kiddi Caru nursery made Scottish flags and then covered the nursery walls with them, while enjoying poems by Robert Burns.
Nursery manager Helen Kinch said: “The children loved reading and listening to some of Robert Burns’ poems as the language and dialect he used is so interesting – they learned lots of Scottish words throughout the day. The nursery is looking very colourful thanks to the flags they made too.”
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives released an image of a bakery bag Tuesday that it says is tied to a mysterious Central Park explosion from two years ago that seriously injured a Virginia man and remains unsolved.
The federal agency said it hopes the image will spur tips leading to the arrest of the person responsible for leaving the explosive materials in Central Park.
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ROXBURY (WHDH) — A mother and her young son were taken to the hospital after firefighters rescued them from a house fire in Roxbury Wednesday night.
The fire sparked at a multi-family home on Woodward Park Street. A neighbor watched across the street as the mother lowered her son down to a firefighter to get him to safety.
“She was scared because there was no smoke but then once the smoke started coming out the window, she got really scared,” said Marion Parrish, who filmed video of the rescue.
The mother was then able to climb down the ladder herself after her son was rescued. Both were taken to the hospital with smoke inhalation. A firefighter also suffered smoke inhalation and possibly a hand injury and was taken to the hospital. All three are expected to be OK.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (AP) — Bo Hodges scored 18 points with 8-for-9 shooting to lead East Tennessee State to a 94-48 win over Hiawassee College on Sunday.
Jason Williams added 12 points, including a pair of 3-pointers, and Mladen Armus had 10 points to go with seven rebounds for ETSU (6-3), which got 22 assists on its 35 baskets to win its fourth straight game.
The Buccaneers broke it open midway through the first half with a 23-2 run to go up 48-17 at the break. Hodges ignited the breakaway run with nine straight points, including two dunks.
ETSU got 15 of their 22 steals in the opening half and then continued to pull away after the break.
Hiwassee, a Tennessee program that plays in the National Christian College Athletic Association, got 10 points and seven rebounds from Ben Snider, the only Tiger to reach double figures.
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The peer support group gives people the opportunity to meet with others who understand some of what they are going through. Run by a facilitator, the sessions offer a chance to ask questions, get information and share experiences in a safe and supportive environment.
A THIEF who laid in wait for a Toowoomba pet store to close before robbing it overnight remains on the run, police believe.
Toowoomba police investigating the theft of a cash register from Pets Galore in Hodgson St believe the unknown offender used the sneak method before breaking out of the rear of the store.
A cash register was stolen and was reported to police this morning.
The offender remains on the run.
Anyone with information is urged to contact police or Policelink on 131 444.
Join the City of Fairfax every Monday morning at 10:30am for Funday Monday!!! Sponsored by the City of Fairfax Commission on the Arts. Funday Monday will offer a variety of children’s activities and entertainment in Old Town Hall. There will be music, movement, story telling, performances, crafts, and more! It is open to children of all ages, however especially for those who haven’t yet started school! Programs are FREE and open to the public, donations are gratefully appreciated. There is ample FREE parking in the downtown area, and stroller access at the rear of Old Town Hall on Main St.
April 10 Repros Therapeutics Inc -
* Repros names Larry Dillaha, M.D., its permanent president and ceo
* Dillaha has also been named to board, filling an existing vacancy
* Dillaha was previously chief executive officer of Cavtherx, an inception stage biotechnology company
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Friday marked the 100th day of public school for this academic year, and Coahoma Elementary School faculty and students celebrated the event by dressing in costume. Many students and staff dressed up as centenarians. Pictured from the left are faculty members Candice Bell, assistant vice principal Shawna Dobbs, Tricia Clanton, principal Alison Alvarez and Brynn McJimsey.
Here's everything you need to know before Monday's opening bell: Facebook said Cambridge Analytica improperly obtained and failed to destroy private data on 50 million users The trial concerning the DOJ's lawsuit to block the AT&T-Time Warner Merger begins this week Google teamed with retailers to list products in Google search as well as Google Express Alibaba will Invest $2 billion more in e-commerce subsidiary Lazada U.S. stock futures fell as investors digest the weekend's geopolitical developments
The players were suspended for misusing school-issued funds, according to a person familiar with the situation.
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Motorbiker dies in crash on Anglesey
A motorbiker has died following a crash on Anglesey.
A Ford Focus and a motorcyle collided on Trearddur Road in Trearddur Bay on Wednesday morning.
The emergency services were called, including the Air Ambulance, but the motorcyclist died at the scene of the crash.
Sergeant Raymond Williams of the Roads Policing Unit said: “Sadly we are now investigating this as a fatal road traffic collision.
"Our thoughts remain with the man’s family at this sad time.
"We are appealing for any witnesses to make contact with us as soon as possible to help with the investigation.
"Anybody with information is asked to contact officers at the Western Roads Policing Unit on 101."
May 3 PixArt Imaging Inc :
* Says it will use undistributed profit to pay cash dividends of T$0.5 per share to shareholders for 2016
* Co will use additional paid-in capital to distribute T$1.5 per share
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YORK, Pa. — The results of Groundhog Day 2018 are in: According to legend, we’re in for six more weeks of winter because Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow on Friday morning. That’s in spite of forecasts that predicted a cloudy, shadow-less morning.
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A Lake Ozark woman has a future court date after being busted on a felony drug charge in Miller County. The highway patrol report indicates that 39-year-old Omara Spriggs was arrested around 2:00 Thursday afternoon. Spriggs is charged with felony possession of a controlled substance, receiving stolen property, possession of marijuana and unlawful possession of paraphernalia. After being arrested, Spriggs was released for unspecified medical treatment.
Officers were dispatched to the highway at 1:08 a.m., and the man died at the scene in the 1800 block of West I-20, near Granbury Road. Become a Digital Subscriber for unlimited access to all of Dallas News and SportsDay.
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Midwifery is a broad term that means so many things, in so many types of practices around the world. Midwives can have very different training backgrounds and work in very different settings — from women’s homes, to huge hospitals.
But the classic midwifery model of care is all rooted in the same belief that childbirth is a partnership between a woman and her provider, and that watchful waiting can be as important as intervening when complications arise. Sometimes that means helping a woman have a vaginal birth with no pain medication if that is what she wants; other times it means holding a mother’s hand while she undergoes a C-section with an OB-GYN.
In honor of National Midwifery Week, we reached out to the International Association of Professional Birth Photographers (IAPBP) and asked its members to send in some of their favorite images of midwives at work. And the moments they captured are pure magic.
Former Cork camogie star Anna Geary took some time out from her busy rehearsal schedule to meet with Cork's Lord Mayor ahead of this weekend's Dancing with the Stars final.
Geary and her dance partner Kai Waddrington were received at Cork City Hall by Lord Mayor Cllr Tony Fitzgerald this afternoon.
The pair made it through last night's semi-final to book their place in the finale this weekend and Geary says she will be dancing "every hour under the sun" until then.
The camogie star has been dazzling judges throughout the series but says that the judges were "quite generous" when awarding her and Waddrington three 10's for their second dance last night.
Geary even took the Lord Mayor for a quick spin around the floor as he encouraged the county to get behind Cork's very own dancing queen this Sunday night.
Paris — The son of Equatorial Guinea’s president is going on trial in France for corruption, money laundering and embezzlement after a years-long investigation.
Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue, who is also Equatorial Guinea’s second vice president, faces up to 10 years in prison if found guilty of acquiring real estate, luxury cars and other goods in France with public funds from his country.
Obiang’s lawyer, Emmanuel Marsigny, said he will ask for a delay in proceedings when the hearing starts Monday, arguing that his client — who is not expected to attend the trial — did not get enough time to prepare his defense.
The International Court of Justice, the United Nations’ highest court, refused to order France to halt the prosecution last month after Equatorial Guinea argued that Obiang had immunity.
“It’s the most important game for me and most of my teammates. It’s normal to be a bit nervous, I think it will help us to give our best tonight. Roma are a very strong side and we can’t understimate them. They proved how strong they are during this competition and nobody was happy when we were drawn against them. Beat them is not going to be an easy task for us, anything can happen in two games. We will need full focus until the very end.”“The fans will give us a huge support tonight, they will be our 12man and I am sure Anfield will have a big impact on the game. Roma know what they are going through but we will need to play a great game to beat them.”
May 3 Nisource Inc
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Man charged in connection with 91-year-old woman's death
DOTHAN, Ala. (AP) — Police in Alabama say a man has been charged in connection with the death of a 91-year-old woman.
Dothan police said in a news release Sunday that 58-year-old Joe Nathan Duncan was charged with capital murder in the death of 91-year-old Mabel Fowler.
Police say they received a call of a possible death at a residence Saturday. Once officers arrived, it was apparent that it was a crime scene.
Throughout the course of the investigation, police located, interviewed and charged Duncan. It's unclear if he has a lawyer.
Cannata inked a one-year contract with Colorado on Monday.
Considering the team recently acquired Philipp Grubauer, it's unlikely Cannata will make his NHL debut this season, instead spending another year developing his game in the minors. In fact, the netminder saw action in just five AHL contests last year, having logged the majority of 2017-18 with ECHL Colorado. With the Eagles, the 28-year-old went 21-5-1 with a .931 save percentage.
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Phyllis Thompson, center, raises a bottle of water from Beautiful Eagle Creek as she and her fellow Blue Mile representatives Trip Addison, far left, Allen Muldrew, center left, Keely Fennell, center right, and Darron Burnette are sent off in style Monday to the America's Best Communities grand prize ceremony in Denver on April 19 during a ... (more)
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Fox News is reporting that President Trump is considering pardoning former Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio who was recently convicted. Our panel weighs in.
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Indian ADRs ended lower on Monday. In the IT space, Infosys declined 0.78 percent at USD 14.48 and Wipro shed 0.15 percent at USD 9.63.
In the banking space, ICICI Bank was down 0.04 percent at USD 8.65 and HDFC Bank was up 0.06 percent at USD 77.21.
In the other sectors, Tata Motors declined 0.71 percent at USD 34.72 and Dr Reddy's Laboratories fell 0.10 percent at USD 40.47.
Joseph and Kendra Duggar have some exciting news to share with fans! The newlywed couple from TLC's Counting On revealed exclusively to Us Weekly the outcome of an explosive "gender reveal" they did recently, which involved shooting a target with the possibility of it emitting either pink or blue smoke. Joseph and Kendra Duggar announced the sex of their first child, and it's a ...
Baby boy! That's right, the parents-to-be were surprised to discover their big revealed ended with a cloud of blue smoke. As Us Weekly reported, Joesph's older brother, John David Duggar — who happens to be a part-time officer with the Tontitown Police Department — helped with the unique event. With the help of of a substance often used in target practice called tannerite (mixed with blue powder, of course,) John David shot a bullet 200 yards to detonate the explosive.
Joseph Duggar and Kendra Caldwell first announced their pregnancy back in December with an adorable video, People reported.
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Apollo 11 bag laced with moon dust sells for $1.8M A bag containing traces of moon dust sold for $1.8 million at an auction on Thursday following a galactic court battle. The collection bag, used by astronaut Neil Armstrong during...
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Buzz Aldrin spent 33 bucks on his trip to the moon Apparently even a trip to space requires an expense report. In tweets posted by the Apollo 11 voyager himself, Buzz Aldrin released photos of 1969 documents showing that the historic...
The Saskatchewan Roughriders defended their home turf Sunday night with a commanding victory over the BC Lions.
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Yellowknife RCMP have arrested and charged a suspect in an armed robbery at a downtown convenience store in January.
Andrew Jim Roberts, of Thornhill, B.C., was arrested on June 29 and is facing several charges, according to an RCMP news release issued Wednesday.
"On January 3, 2018, a lone male walked into the Reddi Mart in downtown Yellowknife and demanded money from the cashier at gunpoint," the statement said.
"The cashier complied and the suspect fled on foot."
RCMP say after an "in-depth" investigation, Roberts, 34, has been charged with robbery with a firearm, disguise with intent, carrying a weapon for a dangerous purpose, pointing a firearm, carrying a concealed weapon and possessing a restricted firearm without a licence.
He's due back in court on Wednesday.
When golf fans look back on 2017, they’ll remark that it was Lexi Thompson’s injustice that forced one of the most important rules changes in golf’s recent history.
You probably know the story by now: During the final round of the LPGA Tour’s first major, a fan called-in a rules infraction from the previous day, the video of which is below. She was penalized two strokes for the infraction, plus another two for signing an incorrect scorecard. It was totally unfair, borderline farcical, and would eventually cost her the title.
But, for as heartbreaking as it was for Lexi, golf’s powers-that-be have resolved to never let it happen again. The USGA announced Monday it would no longer accept viewer call-ins and that it would install a panel to monitor TV coverage.
It was a smart move that was well received by the golf world — including from Lexi herself, who applauded the decision on her Twitter account.
Standard Chartered, along with other banks, have to prepare for the worst when it comes to Brexit, Bill Winters said.
USD/CHF Mid-Day Outlook Daily Pivots: (S1) 1.0033; (P) 1.0059; (R1) 1.0086; More..... USD/CHF's rise from 0.9860 extends today and reaches as high as 1.0118 so far. Intraday bias remains on the upside for a test on 1.0342 resistance next. We'd be cautious on topping below there. On the downside, below 1.0030 minor support will turn bias neutral first. But new term outlook will now stay cautiously bullish as long as 0.9860 support holds. In the bigger picture, prior rejection from 1.0327 resistance argues that USD/CHF is staying in a medium term sideway pattern. In any case, decisive break of 1.0342 resistance is needed to confirm underlying strength. Otherwise, we'll stay neutral in the pair first. In case of another fall, we'd expect strong support from 0.9443/9548 support zone. Meanwhile firm break of 1.0342 will target 38.2% retracement of 1.8305 to 0.7065 at 1.1359. Subscribe to our daily and mid-day newsletter to get this report delivered to your mail box
NEW YORK — The CEO of the nation’s third largest pharmaceutical company is resigning from the President’s American Manufacturing Council citing “a responsibility to take a stand against intolerance and extremism.”
President Donald Trump lashed out almost immediately Monday at Merck CEO Kenneth Frazier on Twitter, saying Frazier “will have more time to LOWER RIPOFF DRUG PRICES!”
Frazier’s resignation comes shortly after a violent confrontation between white supremacists and protesters in Charlottesville, Virginia, that left one person dead and 19 injured.
Frazier said in a tweet on Monday that the country’s leaders must “honour our fundamental values by clearly rejecting expressions of hatred, bigotry and group supremacy.”
Trump is being criticized for not explicitly condemning the white nationalists who marched in Charlottesville.
First it was the nip slip, then it was the unapologetic nip slip, now it’s the underwear slip?? Well there’s a repeat offender who seems to be making this a THING! Bella Hadid is a repeat offender of the undie slip!
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A shooting near 32nd and Fillmore streets put one person in the hospital Sunday evening, Phoenix police said.
When officers responded about 7 p.m., four to five men believed to be involved in the shooting had fled, according to Sgt. Jonathan Howard, a Phoenix police spokesman.
He could not immediately provide information about the victim's condition.
The shooting remained under investigation Sunday night.
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* Kelso Technologies Inc.: financial results for the year ended December 31, 2016
* Kelso Technologies - trend of for lower than anticipated demand for rail tank cars is expected to continue in early months of 2017
* Kelso Technologies Inc - improved activity for rail tank cars is expected later in 2017
* Kelso Technologies Inc - "continuing to affect our rail tank car division is impact of new regulations for hazardous material tank cars"
* Kelso Technologies Inc - compliance with new DOT-117 regulations must be achieved in early 2018 for crude oil and in 2023 for ethanol
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J. Goldman & Co LP decreased its stake in Landstar System, Inc. by 48.1% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 27,930 shares of the company's stock after selling 25,921 shares during the period.
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SOUTH ELGIN, Ill. — A suburban Chicago police officer fatally shot a man who fired at officers, wounding three, during an overnight standoff.
The officers’ injuries were not life threatening.
The Chicago Tribune reports the standoff began late Tuesday when police were called to a home in South Elgin, about 40 miles (65 kilometres) northwest of Chicago, for a report of shots fired.
Police Sgt. Mike Doty says at least two shotgun blasts were fired at officers as they approached. Police surrounded the building and evacuated neighbouring homes.
Officers began negotiating with the man, who barricaded himself in a stairwell. Police believed he was armed with a scoped rifle as well as the shotgun.
Police say an officer shot and killed the unidentified man after he fired at police again around 2:30 a.m. Wednesday.
Motorists have been left fuming by roadworks on the A151 at Moulton, with one driver telling us no work is being done and traffic lights keep failing.
The driver said: “These are the Marie Celeste roadworks because there’s been no work for a week and I’ve seen the lights jam three times.”
A county highways spokesman said: “The traffic lights were put out by BT as their manhole cover was sinking.
“Investigations found the manhole chamber below was collapsing and it wasn’t safe to drive on. They are now arranging for it to be repaired, and we have asked them to get it done as quickly as possible. There have been problems with lights, and BT have brought in a new traffic management company as a result.”
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Soave Classico 2015, Balestri Valda
This week two well-known names, often abused by supermarkets and Italian trattoria up and down the country. Cheap Soave and Chianti can both be pretty awful, but there is a reason they became famous in the first place; the good versions are great wines. The real Soave is a fresh, crisp, light, dry white with notes of citrus and almonds. The Soave Balestri Valda, from Wines Direct in Mullingar & Arnotts, and online from winesdirect.ie at a very friendly €14.60, is a perfect example of the real thing. Drink solo or with lighter seafood dishes.
Chianti da Vinci 2015
If only all Chianti tasted like this. A very moreish refreshing red wine with ripe fresh red cherries and plums, nicely rounded tannins and a clean finish. Perfect with all kinds of lighter meat dishes, pasta with tomato sauce or pizza. €14.99 from McHugh’s Artane and Kilbarrack, and The Silver Granite, Palmerstown.
Nineteen year old Marvin Dominguez, a Salvadoran national, who was remanded into custody on a charge of aggravated assault with a firearm, was denied bail when he appeared today before Justice Herbert Lord for a bail application hearing. Crown Counsel Jackie Willoughby, who represented the respondent, objected to bail on the ground that Dominguez is a flight risk because he does not have legal immigration status in Belize. Justice Lord upheld the objection. He said that the border between Belize and Salvador is too close and it is easy for a person to slip across. According to the allegation, Dominguez pointed a shotgun at Armando Fernandez. Dominguez was represented by attorney Oswald Twist while the respondent was represented by Crown Counsel Jackie Willoughby.
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I'm lost in a world of hedges.
St. Mary's Church, in Kempley, in Gloucestershire, western England, is a hidden gem.
I push open the door and the first thing I notice is how cool it is inside.
Many of the paintings have adorned this ancient, tiny church, just 30 paces from altar to back wall of the tower, for about 900 years.
That reminds me, as well as its paintings, St. Mary's has the oldest timber roof, and one of the oldest wooden doors in use, in the country.
Not bad for a small church, hidden away among hedges, on the edge of England.
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– Anthem has filed a trademark application for one of its championships. PWInsider reports that the company has filed a trademark registration for “Impact Grand Champion.”
– The site also reports that Moose is now taking indendant bookings through Bill Behrens’ SBI Bookings.
LIVING ON THE EDGE: Chinese Man Used a Hand Grenade to Crack Walnuts for 25 Years.
Riley County Police have put out another notice regarding last Friday’s hit and run accident at 12th and Bluemont. Amber Wilhelm, 21, was struck by a pickup truck as she was crossing Bluemont Avenue. Amber was drug or thrown approximately 120 feet from the impact. The truck and driver fled the scene. Amber is currently in Stormont Vail Hospital with very serious injuries. Police investigators are in the process of interviewing witnesses and collecting video surveillance of the area from several businesses as well as traffic control cameras from the related intersections.
Amber’s family and the Riley County Police Department is requesting that the driver of the vehicle come to the Riley County Police Department to complete the investigation into this accident. We also request that anyone with information about this accident contact the Riley County Police Department or Crime Stoppers.
The Atlanta Hawks finish off their current homestand tonight against the San Antonio Spurs. Can they knock off an elite opponent to keep their winning streak alive? Welcome to 2017.
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Nigerian celebrities trooped out to support ace Nigerian comedian, Ali Baba as he ushered in the new year with his comedy concert.
Ali Baba who held the first comedy concert in the year had a massive turnout at the event which held at Eko Hotel in Lagos yesterday.
Present at the concerts were Nollywood actors and actresses, OAPs, musicians, entertainer, comedians and several others.
Nollywood actor, RMD, Timaya, Kate Henshaw, Mercy Aigbe, Ubi Franklin, Lilian Esoro, Chioma Akpotha, were present.
Comedians who came out to support their colleague included: Gbenga Adeyinka, EmmaOhMaGod, recently married Omobaba and lots more.
See photos from the event below:
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A growing problem in New Mexico is gaining recognition through a new report released this week by Con Alma Health Foundation."Grandparents Raising Grandchildren in New Mexico: Understanding the Trend and Stemming the Tide" is an attempt to gather baseline data to help determine the causes and issues behind a trend that is increasing, not only in New Mexico, but nationally. KSFR's Ellen Lockyer speaks with Con Alma Executive Director Dolores Roybal and with the foundation's outreach coordinator Dennis
McCutcheon about the issue, and about the cultural and economic causes underlying the problem.
Below is a link to the full report, "Grandparents Raising Grandchildren in New Mexico: Understanding the Trend and Stemming the Tide."
https://conalma.org/grandparents-raising-grandchildren-in-new-mexico-understanding-the-trend-stemming-the-tide/
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Republicans who control the Indiana Statehouse say fiscal restraint is in order when they convene in January.
But while they preach frugality ahead of the session that begins Tuesday, they are also planning to ramp up infrastructure spending. And they want to increase taxes to pay for it.
An increase in the gas tax, hiking vehicle registration costs and increasing tobacco taxes are all ideas that have been floated.
GOP leaders say passing a two-year budget for the state and developing a long-term plan to pay for infrastructure improvements are there major goals for this year.
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The company behind the anonymous messaging app Yik Yak is betting on group messaging to capture the interests of college students, according to The Verge. Developers associated with the company last week released Hive, an app described as "an exclusive social network for college campuses." Yik Yak was once the go-to app for students to share campus gossip (as well as post anonymous harassment), but the app's popularity declined last year.
Former fashion and food writer Madeleine Marr joined the Miami Herald in 2003. The native New Yorker's celebrity coverage includes features, interviews, events, red carpets, premieres, award ceremonies, style, news and gossip in the South Florida area and beyond.
Bo’ness & Kinneil Railway is putting on a special Father’s treat on Sunday where dads and sons can relive happy memories.
As well as all the steam trains and vintage carriages to view and marvel at, there will be an array of vintage vehicles on display at Scotland’s largest railway museum. Also on offer for the special day is a pre-bookable afternoon tea on a steam train.
Standard fares apply and tickets entitle the holder to take as many steam train journeys as they like as they are valid all day.
Visit www.bkrailway.co.uk for more details.
What We Know So Far In NYC Subway Blast Authorities are investigating what led a suspect to take an explosive device into an underground passageway Monday. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Kate Hinds, a reporter with member station WNYC.
The Spokane County Sheriff's Office announced Tuesday that a month-long investigation into the theft of funds donated to the Luhr and Honken Memorial Benefit has ended in the arrest of a 36-year-old woman. On January 12, Spokane County Sheriff's Deputy Ken Dodge responded to a report of donated funds being embezzled from the Luhr and Honken Memorial Benefit which was held in October of 2016.
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× Union toddler dies from child abuse
UNION, Mo. – Saturday morning, just after midnight, officers responded to a residence on Henry Dr. for a 2-year-old boy that was not conscious or breathing.
Officers attempted CPR and an ambulance transported the child to St. Johns hospital where the 2-year-old was pronounced dead. Officers say the child had many bruises on his body.
Police say the child had been left with his mother’s boyfriend for much of the day. The boyfriend, 23-year-old Austin T. Stonebarger of Union, eventually admitted to pushing the child which caused the young boy to hit his head. He also admitted to causing bruising the prior day when he disciplined the child. The suspect indicated that he had been using methamphetamine the last couple of days.
Stonebarger has been charged with Murder 1st Degree and is currently in custody at the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Cinedigm Corp-
* Cinedigm announces first quarter fiscal 2018 financial results
* Q1 revenue $15.2 million
* Qtrly loss per share $‍0.48​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Sanju: Ranbir Kapoor ने खोला 11 साल बाद बड़ा राज, ''मैंने भी नशे के लिए ...''| FilmiBeat
Ranbir Kapoor is basking in the glory of his latest release Sanju and the movie has already made a whopping Rs 167.51 Crore at the box office. The Sanjay Dutt biopic shows the actor doing drugs, including using injections to get high and during an interview with Deccan Chronicle, Ranbir Kapoor revealed that he too did drugs during his younger days, but has stopped all of that. He stated that he's addicted to something which is worse than drugs now and wants to stop it.
"I have tried drugs when I was in college and got into bad influence. But I realised that nothing will happen in life if I continue with drugs. When we did that section, I did a lot of research. Every man makes mistakes in his life. I am addicted to nicotine now and it's worse than drugs. And I have addiction for sweets as well."
St Joseph’s Primary raised over £600 for a school in Malawi by holding a coffee morning in June this year.
The event made a total of £610.19 which will be given to Mitsidi Primary School to allow the children to develop their talents through education and hopefully help them to achieve a better life.
The school plans to use the money to repaint all the chalkboards.
In addition, the school library is a very small building and while it has an excellent stock of English books as a result of an earlier collection by St Joseph’s Parish, there is not much room left for the pupils to sit or stand and read because the bookshelves take up so much space.
The Parish Mitsidi group has already approved a quote to extend the library building but extra funds will be needed to equip the library for the pupils.
Mitsidi Primary is in southern Malawi.
Defending champion Joey "Jaws" Chestnut chomped down a record 74 franks and buns to take home his 11th title at the annual Nathan's Famous July Fourth hot dog eating contest.
The renowned competitive eater from San Jose, California, takes home the coveted Mustard Belt and surpassed the previous mark of 72 dogs and buns he downed last year.
The heat wasn't a factor; the National Weather Service put the temperature at 83 degrees with a heat index of 91 degrees.
Miki Sudo said after eating 37 dogs and buns that the heat may have slowed her down in winning the women's competition.
That didn't stop the Las Vegas eater from easily beating out second-place finisher Mischelle Lesco of Tuscon, Arizona, who chowed down 28 wieners and buns.
Schlemko (upper body) won't suit up Monday versus Florida, Jean-Francois Chaumont of Le Journal de Montreal reports.
The 30-year-old certainly hasn't been able to shake the injury bug this season, as he's only played 34 games all of 2017-18. The next opportunity for Schlemko to return will be against Pittsburgh on Wednesday, although there's still not a clear timetable for his return, despite him now missing six games in a row.
AL GOP Representatives Safe After Baseball Practice Shooting
by Rashad Snell
Two Alabama representatives are safe after a gunman opened fire on congressmen during practice for a charity baseball game in a Washington suburb.
Reps. Mo Brooks and Rep. Gary Palmer were both at the practice Wednesday morning in Virginia. Rep. Steve Scalise of Louisiana was hospitalized.
Palmer wrote on his Twitter, “I was on the field 20 yards away from the shooter. I am okay. Please join me in praying for SteveScalise and the others who were injured.”
A spokeswoman for Palmer says he injured his leg fleeing the gunfire but was not shot.
Brooks, who gave first aid at the scene, wrote on Twitter, “Praying for those injured at this morning’s practice. I’m especially thankful to the US Capitol Police who risked their lived to protect us.”
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A woman died of her injuries after being struck by a Uber self-driving vehicle in Arizona, police said on Monday, and the ride hailing company said it had suspended its autonomous vehicle program across the United States and Canada.
FORT COLLINS — Some Colorado State University graduates are suing the school for failing to gain accreditation for its landscape architecture master’s degree program.
In the lawsuit filed last month, 12 graduates allege that the university broke its contract with students, leading them to lose money through decreased earning potential after paying tuition and accumulating debt to attend the Fort Collins school.
Many employers won’t hire landscape architects who haven’t attended an accredited school.
The Coloradoan reported Tuesday that the university declined multiple requests for comment on the lawsuit and the program’s status.
According to documents obtained by the newspaper, professor Jessica Davis told students in an email in April 2017 that there wasn’t enough money to keep the program going and the school was not seeking accreditation.
Information from: Fort Collins Coloradoan
Justice system ‘in urgent need of reform’: Senate committee
The Supreme Court of Canada is known as the court of last resort because its decisions are final. There are no more appeals to make, no more arguments to be heard on a case.
But every so often the court of last resort gives itself a kind of do-over using a new case to clarify a previous decision.
That’s what’s expected to happen on Friday, when the court will rule on a Newfoundland and Labrador drug trafficking case that took more than five years to come to trial. That will give the court a chance to clear up confusion it created with a decision last July — confusion that’s led to hundreds, if not thousands, of criminal cases being stopped simply because they took too long to come to trial.
The decision came to be known as “the Jordan ruli
Mulder and Scully receive a seemingly impossible communiqué from an old friend of theirs, which reveals a particularly disturbing secret.
The Love & Hip-Hop: Atlanta star gave birth to her baby girl, Bonnie Bella , just under a week ago, and her post-baby snapback is seriously out of this world.
If you're still on the fence about committing to a revamped fitness routine in the new year, Joseline Hernandez just might be the extra push of inspiration you need.
Taking to Instagram, Hernandez stripped down to her bra to show off her incredible body, and it really is unbelievable when you remind yourself she gave birth less than a week ago.
"When your baby is 4 days old!" she captions her post. "And you looking like this."
While her pregnancy wasn't without a boatload of drama with Stevie J, it's amazing to see the new mom adjusting so well into the world of parenthood, and impressively already back to her former physique. Simply unreal.
Compare the two images below and see for yourself just how crazy Joseline's post-baby snapback is.
April 13 Guangzhou Lingnan Group Holdings Co Ltd :
* Sees Q1 FY 2017 net profit to increase by 390 percent to 436 percent compared with the results before restructure, or to be 32 million yuan to 35 million yuan
* Says Q1 FY 2016 net profit was 6.5 million yuan (before restructure), or 32.7 million yuan (after restructure)
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/E7BSYb
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
LAUSANNE, Switzerland — Russian high jumper Anna Chicherova has lost an appeal against being stripped of her 2008 Olympic bronze medal for using an anabolic steroid.
The Court of Arbitration for Sport says it dismissed the appeal without giving details of the case.
An International Olympic Committee panel which first judged Chicherova last year noted that the steroid turinabol was "a doping substance commonly used in Russia" at the time.
The women's high jump is among the most tainted events in the IOC's reanalysis of 2008 and 2012 Olympic samples. The third, fourth and fifth-place finishers in Beijing were disqualified, leaving American jumper Chaunte Howard with bronze. The IOC must confirm reallocation of medals.
Angela Gross
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Angela Jean Gross, 30, of Williams, Minnesota, died on Wednesday, February 8, 2017, at home.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 18, 2017, at the First Presbyterian Church in Blackduck, MN, with the Rev. John Yingling officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Friday, February 17, 2017, at Cease Family Funeral Home of Blackduck and one hour prior to the funeral at the church. Interment will be at the Fairview Cemetery in Kelliher, MN, in the spring.
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To the Editor:
Re “The Steeper Obstacles Faced by Women in Medicine” (The Upshot, Dec. 9):
As a female professional (an English professor), I sympathize with the doctors who are condescended to because they are women. But I am often addressed by my first name by male and female doctors who bristle when I do the same. Their office staff also addresses me by my first name.
I’m almost 70 and have earned my professional stature. But even if I were much younger and without a professional title, I would expect to be addressed respectfully rather than with an asymmetrical condescension by Dr. X, who calls me Susan. I wonder how many of the female doctors who complain of lack of professional respect talk down to their patients this way?
SUSAN WOLFSON, PRINCETON, N.J.
Stunt gone wrong #Epicfail!
Yesterday a video surfaced of Tom Cruise performing a building to building jump for a stunt in Mission Impossible 6, which turned out to be a mission impossible.
The video shows Cruise jumping from one building to another, hanging by a harness as he made the jump. Unfortunately he missed his mark, falling short of the rooftop and hit the building not once, but twice.
He appeared to hit the building hard and is shown limping away after getting back on his feet. It appears that Cruise did suffer an injury while doing that stunt while filming in London.
The extent of his injuries are unknown but we do know that Cruise has a history of doing his own stunts with most of his movies. That could change after insurance companies see the video.
‘Mission Impossible 6’ set to hit theaters on July 27th 2018
NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump has endorsed U.S. Rep. Dan Donovan in his Republican primary with former New York congressman Michael Grimm.
In a tweet Wednesday night, the Republican president said the former prosecutor is strong on borders and crime, loves the military and veterans and voted for tax cuts.
Donovan had won the seat, which comprises Staten Island and a portion of southern Brooklyn, after Grimm’s resignation in 2015.
Grimm responded to the endorsement by tweeting that Donovan has failed to pass even one substantive bill into law and has “voted against Trump every time it mattered, from failing to repeal Obamacare to banning sanctuary cities.”
Grimm was initially elected in 2010. The former FBI agent served eight months in prison on tax evasion. He says the prosecution was politically driven.
Both of Juventus’ big money summer signings Douglas Costa and Federico Bernardeschi will start the Supercoppa Italiana from the bench, alongside Mattia De Sciglio who arrived from AC Milan.
Lazio, on the other hand, start with Lucas Leiva who was brought in to replace the now departed Lucas Biglia. However, Keita Balde was left out of the squad by the Biancocelesti amid ongoing rumours that he will leave the club before the end of the transfer window.
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Orlov recorded a goal, four shots and three hits through 21:56 of ice time (1:31 on the power play) during Monday's 3-1 loss to the Islanders.
Don't look now, but Orlov is locked into an offensive surge with two goals, eight points and 22 shots through his past 11 contests. He continues to pad the peripheral categories and is currently providing plenty of value in the majority of fantasy settings. However, his lack of power-play time with the No. 1 unit does limit his upside, and he has proven to be a streaky scorer. Still, as long as expectations are kept in check, Orlov is a solid supporting piece for virtual blue lines.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democrats from the House and Senate sent a letter to President Donald Trump on Friday warning him against using the recently released Republican memo as a “pretext” to fire Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein or Special Counsel Robert Mueller.
“Firing Rod Rosenstein, DOJ (Department of Justice) leadership, or Bob Mueller could result in a constitutional crisis of the kind not seen since the Saturday night massacre,” the Democrats wrote, referring to President Richard Nixon’s firing of the Watergate scandal special prosecutor in the 1970s.
With ever-advancing technologies and artificial intelligence creeping into the workforce, job security for current and future generations has never been more worrying. CKNW’s Future of Work series focuses on how British Columbia’s job market is going to evolve and how to help workers get the best possible employment opportunities in the future.
What does it mean for people wanting to go into the restaurant business in B.C. as the province continues to struggle to attract new chefs?
READ MORE: LISTEN: The future of employment in B.C.’s trades industry
Chef and co-owner of the Romer’s Burger Bar, Jim Romer, says there is a lot of demand for chefs and cooks but not enough people to fill the roles. So if you ever thought about joining the industry, he says now is the time.
LISTEN: The future of the restaurant industry amidst a chef shortage
ATLANTA (AP) – A former Equifax executive who sold stock for nearly $1 million before the company’s massive data breach was publicly announced faces insider trading charges.
Federal prosecutors announced Wednesday that a grand jury indicted Jun Ying, the former chief information officer of Equifax’s U.S. Information Solutions.
They say Ying exercised all his available stock options and sold his Equifax stock after he received information in late August that caused him to realize Equifax was the victim of a breach.
Equifax shares plunged in value after the Atlanta-based credit reporting company disclosed the breach on Sept. 7. The company ultimately revealed that the personal information of nearly 150 million Americans was exposed.
It wasn’t immediately clear whether Ying had an attorney who could comment.
MINGORA, Pakistan — Pakistan's army says a suicide attack on a military unit has killed three soldiers and wounded seven in Swat Valley, in the Kabal area.
A military statement says the suicide bomber detonated his explosives' vest near an empty lot used by the soldiers for sports and exercise on Saturday.
Security forces have cordoned off the area and are searching for possible accomplices of the bomber.
No group immediately claimed responsibility for the attack.
Islamic militants ruled the picturesque Swat Valley from 2007 until a massive military operation routed them from the area in 2009. The operation involved evacuating 2 million people from the valley. They were able later to return to their homes.
17:00 Reported News Briefs Iyar 9, 5778 , 24/04/18 Iyar 9, 5778 , 24/04/18 Report: Egypt to allow body of Hamas engineer into Gaza Read more Egypt to reportedly allow Hamas member's burial in Gaza despite Israeli request not to until Hadar Goldin and Oron Shaul are returned. ► ◄ Last Briefs
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Carl Icahn
* Carl Icahn cuts shared share stake in PayPal Holdings Inc by 68.3% to 10 million shares - SEC filing
* Carl Icahn - change in holdings are as of June 30, 2017 and compared with the previous quarter ended as of March 31, 2017 Source text for quarter ended June 30, 2017: (bit.ly/2vxNMpe) Source text for quarter ended March 31, 2017 (bit.ly/2pQ15LR) Further company coverage:
- As seen on tonight's WWE NXT episode, the Triple Threat Elimination Match between Nikki Cross, Ruby Riot and NXT Women's Champion Asuka ended in a No Contest. Ruby was eliminated by Asuka but Nikki and Asuka brawled to the back until the referee stopped the match. They continued fighting until the show ended with the two going through a table.
Above is post-show video of officials checking on Nikki and the champion.
- Ember Moon vs. Peyton Royce did not air on this week's NXT episode but it has been confirmed for next Wednesday's show. Aleister Black vs. Kassius Ohno has also been confirmed for next week after not airing tonight.
- Sonya Deville has also been announced to wrestle on next week's NXT show. They aired this vignette for the former Daria Berenato tonight:
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Honda has unveiled a new jet, the HondaJet Elite, that features improved range, noise reduction, and avionics.
Join Hillary Rodham Clinton this Fall as she travels the United States. She’ll connect with audiences in a conversation about a story that’s personal, raw, detailed and surprisingly funny. She’ll take you with her on her journey and talk about What Happened, what’s next, and what’s on your mind. What you’ll see will be her story – Live. Her story of resilience, how to get back up after a loss, and how we can all look ahead. It’s about Hillary’s experience as a woman in politics — she lets loose on this topic, and others, in a way she never has before.
Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) have been revealed as the winners of a competition to conceptualize and design a new headquarters and bottling plant for San Pellegrino, located in the terme of the same name in the Alps of northern Italy. Finalists included MVRDV, Snøhetta, and aMDL, each of whom presented their proposals in October last year.
The competition brief asked architects to renovate and expand the historic home of the company, the world’s leading sparkling mineral water company, with a “truly innovative and technologically-advanced design” aimed at integrating into the natural aesthetic of the surrounding terrain, while responding to the iconic identity of the company's brand. It is reported that the 17,000sqm complex is expected to cost €90 million ($95 million / £76 million).
BIG, MVRDV, Snøhetta, aMDL Unveil Proposals for San Pellegrino Bottling Plant Competition
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The Bears made wide receiver Allen Robinson a centerpiece of their offense when they signed him to a three-year, $42 million deal as a free agent this offseason despite the torn ACL that brought his 2017 season to an end in Week One.
Bears coach Matt Nagy said earlier this month that Robinson was doing everything the team wanted, which did not include any on-field work as part of their OTAs. That changed on Wednesday, however.
Several reporters at Bears practice shared video of Robinson’s first practice work with his new team and Nagy shared his happiness about the step forward after the session.
“It’s really good to see him out there. It’s a positive sign when he’s out there to run some plays,” Nagy said, via Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune.
Nagy said he does not expect Robinson to do team drills during next week’s mandatory minicamp, but the signs are good for full participation in training camp.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - China Galaxy Securities Co Ltd :
* Chi Fulin tendered his resignation as an independent director Source text: (bit.ly/2fEb33x) Further company coverage:
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Police on Wednesday are investigating an overnight shooting that left one woman dead and two other victims wounded in the Gramercy Park neighborhood of South Los Angeles. Jennifer Gould reports for the KTLA 5 Morning News on July 4, 2018.
Italian Serie A giants AC Milan have joined the race to to sign want-away Juventus star Kwadwo Asamoah, according to reports.
Calciomercato claims the Ghana international has already bought a house in Milan and seemed destined to join Inter but the Rossoneri can hijack the deal.
Asamoah is reported to have rejected a contract extension at Juventus and has already reached an agreement in principle with Inter.
The 29-year-old joined Juventus in 2012 from Udinese and has spent his whole senior career in Italy.
A move to either Inter or AC Milan would be a big boost for both clubs as they have had their defensive struggles over the season.
By Rachel Sullivan Robinson, Associate Professor, American University School of International Service. Actress and U.N. Population Fund Goodwill Ambassador Ashley Judd visited a refugee camp in Mafraq, Jordan in 2016. AP Photo/Raad Adayleh President Donald Trump is leading an assault on family planning around the world. Most recently, his administration cut off U.S. contributions to the…
CAIRO (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Cairo for talks with his Egyptian counterpart on their two countries' rapidly expanding ties.
Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi, who has visited Russia three times since 2014, gave Putin an official reception at Cairo's airport Monday. It's the Russian president's second visit to Egypt since 2015.
Putin stopped earlier in the day at a Russian military air base in Syria.
Since taking office in 2014, el-Sissi has bought billions of dollars' worth of Russian weapons, including fighter jets and assault helicopters.
Russia and Egypt are also negotiating the construction by a Russian company of Egypt's first nuclear reactor.
Last month, Russia approved a draft agreement with Egypt to allow Russian warplanes to use Egyptian military bases — a sign of Russia's growing Mideast footprint.
Pretty Things, Silk Torpedo, 1974. Photography: A Powell. Hand tinting: R Manning
Thorgerson died in 2013 after a battle with cancer. Powell later described their relationship : ‘We were like brothers ... We were very close, but, in the same way that siblings fight, so did we. Often I had to resort to violence with Storm, if he was trying to intellectually bamboozle me, by throwing heavy objects across the studio at him. But there were always apologies, we always made up ... Sometimes Storm really was so frustrating I had to resort to extreme violence … in the nicest possible way’
A teenager has escaped serious harm after her car rolled north of Imbil just after midday.
A P-PLATE driver has escaped serious injury after her car rolled over north of Imbil.
The teenage was the only person in the blue Volkswagon Polo when it rolled over on Kandanga Imbil Rd near the intersection with Ray Myers Rd just after midday today.
Emergency services help remove the Volkswagon Polo. Scott Kovacevic
According to a QAS spokesperson, the p-plate driver was assessed on the scene before being taken to Gympie Hospital for further assessments.
Imbil police sergeant Brock Murphy asked drivers to please take care on the roads over the holiday break, and remember the fatal five.
Feb 14 LHV Group AS:
* In January 2017 company earned 2.6 million euros consolidated net profit Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
THE cost of the West Gate Tunnel has blown out by a massive $1.2 billion in another embarrassment for the state government.
Construction will start next month at an increased cost of $6.7 billion.
WEST GATE TUNNEL CONSTRUCTION MEANS FIVE-YEAR GO-SLOW ON FREEWAY
WEST GATE TUNNEL: EXPERT DOUBTS SECOND RIVER CROSSING
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews said contracts have been signed with tolling company Transurban to build the tunnel, which will provide another river crossing in Melbourne’s west.
TRUCK CRUSHES CAR IN LATEST RING RD CHAOS
WEST GATE TUNNEL PROJECT GETS GREEN LIGHT
The road was meant to cost $5.5 billion, but the cost has now risen as the tunnels are now twice as long as originally planned.
MORE TO COME
The Transportation Department isn't as under the microscope as other federal agencies, but new Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao will still have a significant agenda. Katie Thomson, a partner at Morrison Foerster and former general counsel to DoT and its biggest component, the FAA joins Federal Drive with Tom Temin to review it.
Starting next month UPS is going hit customers with an extra $150 charge to ship a package that is over-sized or on pallets and this goes for mislabeled dimensions as well. The extra charges are aimed at discouraging retailers from shipping heavier products that can bog down parcel sorting facilities.
"They are making it clear to customers that we don't want this oversized volume, and if you are going to ship with us we are going to charge you an arm and a leg," said John HaberCEO of Spend Management Experts, a supply chain consultancy.
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It appears that the reason WWE is going with a Shield reunion for the TLC PPV is because neither John Cena nor Brock Lesnar will be on the show, and without them they needed something to build the PPV around.
Even though they did not receive legal letters or threats from WWE on it, The Young Bucks are reportedly going to stop using the "suck it" phrase from all of their marketing moving forward.
Samoa Joe is expected back in the ring by the end of the month after undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery for a torn meniscus. He also underwent nose surgery to repair his nose which has been broken eight times and was causing him breathing difficulties.
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Republicans take over the Kentucky legislature this week with the help of millions of dollars in contributions from the finance and energy industries.
Republican House candidates and committees received more than $8 million in contributions for the 2016 election cycle, according to an Associated Press analysis of disclosure reports.
The largest donations come from bankers, coal company CEOs and a bundle of checks wrangled by Nashville-based economist Arthur Laffer, a supply-side economist who once advised President Ronald Reagan.
Overall, House candidates and political parties on both sides raised nearly $19 million in 2016 for the pivotal elections that saw Republicans win a majority for the first time since 1921.
About $4.5 million came from political action committees, while $4.3 million came from individual donations.
Peralta went 4-for-5 with a triple and two RBI in Monday's 4-2 win over the Dodgers.
Peralta came into the game hitting only .178, so this four-hit performance was much-needed and boosted his early-season average up to .240. However, his 25.9 percent strikeout rate (14 K's in 54 plate appearances) is troubling, and he'll need to perform better against lefties to be more than a platoon player. Wrist injuries derailed his 2016 season, but there's still hope that he can return to the player that hit 17 home runs and drove in 61 in 2015.
Congratulations are in order!
Kym Johnson and Robert Herjavec welcomed twins on Monday, the Dancing With the Stars pro announced via social media.
"I never though my heart could feel so full," Kym captioned a black and white photo of the Shark Tank personality holding their newborn son and daughter. "We're so in love with our little angels. Born at 7.44am and 7.45am 4/23/18."
This marks Johnson's first go-around with motherhood, while Herjavec has three children from a previous marriage. In late March, the proud parents—who wed in 2016—learned the sexes of their little ones at a surprise baby shower hosted by Carson Kressley.
Clemson students urge re-naming of Tillman Hall, following Yale’s name change of Calhoun College
CLEMSON, S.C. (WFXB) – Following Yale’s decision to re-name its Calhoun College for a less controversial figure, students at Clemson University have re-sparked the debate to rename Tillman Hall.
The iconic building is named after Benjamin Tillman, founding trustee of the university, former governor of South Carolina, US Senator…and also, an alleged racist.
Students, alumni and faculty pressured the university to re-name the building in 2015. The university’s Board of Trustees chose not to do so – citing that Clemson’s historical figures must be preserved.
Modesto police were at the scene of a standoff at the A&M Gas MiniMart at 325 Maze Blvd., in Modesto, California, on Monday, Aug. 14, 2017. John Holland jholland@modbee.com
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Decision of the EP and the Council providing the Macro-financial assistance to Ukraine amounting 1bn EUR has been signed today by President Tajani and Austrian Presidency on the eve of 20th UA-EU Summit. Thanks a lot for the support to all friends of Ukraine in the EU!
Crews battled a fire that destroyed a house in East Hampton on Saturday morning, according to fire chief Greg Voelker.
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Fire officials said a call came in around 3 a.m. and firefighters were dispatched to a home on Knowles Road.
According to chief Voelker, the fire took roughly 40 minutes to knock down, three children and two adults were able to make it safely out of the home because the fire detectors went off.
The homeowners told Eyewitness News that they're grateful they made it out.
Voelker said there weren't any fire hydrants near the home where the fire took place and water had to be brought in.
"We had no hydrants," Voelker said. "We tanked the water in. We were unable to establish a water source so we had to call in tankers from a much larger area than we normally do."
The home was built in the 1730s according to fire officials and cause of the fire has not yet been determined.
A non-profit taxi service is seeing a boost in volunteer drivers to help meet demand after the group’s co-director made an appeal for drivers earlier this month.
Ikwe Safe Rides is a non-profit taxi service that relies on women to volunteer their time and give women and children safe transportation in Winnipeg.
Co-director Christine Brouzes said with close to 17,000 members, the service had become so popular, drivers were only able to answer 25 to 35 per cent of requested rides.
Since March 10, she said the group has trained three new drivers, and another fourteen slated to be trained this week.
The group was hoping to get 20 new volunteer drivers in all to keep up with demand, but is very pleased with having 17 new women on the team.
READ MORE: Safe Ride taxi service can't keep up with demand, needs volunteer drivers
Ikwe Safe Rides said women interested in volunteering can contact them through their potential drivers Facebook page.
The National Shooting Sports Foundation has recently released a report detailing the sizeable contribution the firearm and ammunition industry makes towards the economic well-being of this country.
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Heath officials have determined the source of a norovirus that sickened dozens of people attending a festival at the Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds last month.
Wisconsin Department of Health Services spokeswoman Jennifer Miller tells the Leader-Telegram the gastroenteritis outbreak at the Special Kids Day event was caused by contaminated food.
Miller says multiple stool samples collected from those who became sick indicated that the illness was caused by food and wasn’t passed through physical contact. She says the specific contaminated food source remains under investigation.
Symptoms of the sickness include vomiting, diarrhea, low-grade fever and fatigue. There isn’t a cure for norovirus but people have generally recovered within a few days.
Event organizer Tom Leuck says all food handlers were wearing gloves while serving.
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NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks faded a bit from their record highs in early trading Friday, and the Standard & Poor’s 500 index was on pace to snap its longest winning streak in four years. Treasury yields climbed after the government’s monthly jobs report showed wages rose more than expected last month, which should keep the Federal Reserve on pace to continue raising interest rates.
The jobs report, often the most anticipated economic data of each month, was unusually difficult to parse after damage from recent hurricanes affected hiring from Texas to Florida, economists say.
The Standard & Poor’s 500 index fell nearly 3 points, or 0.1 percent, to 2,549, as of 10:00 a.m. Eastern time. If it stays there, it would be the first loss for the index in nine days.
The Dow Jones industrial average lost 8, or less than 0.1 percent, to 22,767, and the Nasdaq composite was close to flat at 6,586. All three indexes closed at records on Thursday.
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The RCMP has arrested one person while investigating a threat made against a high school in Grenfell on Wednesday.
According to an RCMP news release, at approximately 12:30 p.m. Broadview RCMP responded to a threat that had been made against Grenfell High School. As a safety precaution, the school was put into hold-and-secure mode.
The RCMP said members who arrived on scene were able to quickly and safely locate an individual who was taken into custody without incident. No charges have been laid at this time.
The school’s hold-and-secure mode has been lifted, and the investigation is continuing. The RCMP could not confirm if the person taken into custody was a student at the school, but said it will provide updates as they become available.
Grenfell is located approximately 122 kilometres east of Regina.
Selena Gomez just dropped the music video for her song “Bad Liar,” and the creative vision behind it seems to be “Selena wanted to play dress up in 1970s kitsch.” Selena plays an angsty teen, two teachers at her high school (one of whom is her own philandering dad, and the other is the hot gym teacher he’s cheating on his wife with), and her unhappy mom who probably knows her no-good husband is stepping out on her. The wig game in this video is incredibly strong, with the gym teacher going full Farrah Fawcett, and the no-count dad basically wearing Nick Offerman’s complete Ron Swanson head of hair. Teen Selena is driven to her angst in part by a secret crush on her hottie gym teacher, who remember, she also plays. So, Selena’s fantasy girl is a version of herself with blonde, feathered hair. Let’s hope the Weeknd was involved in all the storyboarding.
Welcome to WVVA's LIVE Friday Night Football Scoreboard! Get up-to-the-minute scores from games across the Two Virginias' throughout the night. Be sure and tune-in to our Friday Night Football broadcast at 11:15 with A.J. and Matthew on WVVA-TV or WVVA.com.
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53-year-old man shot, seriously wounded in West Pullman
A 53-year-old man was shot and seriously wounded early Saturday in the West Pullman neighborhood on the Far South Side.
The man was found shot in the abdomen at 12:04 a.m. on a sidewalk in the 100 block of East 119th Place, according to Chicago Police.
He was taken to Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn in serious condition, police said.
No one was in custody as Area Central detectives investigated the shooting.
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When it comes to pot prices, New Brunswick has the second cheapest in the country — but those prices could impact the cannabis industry when pot is legalized in Canada.
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Hamilton County 911 has joined with CHI Memorial and Parkridge Health System to launch Pulse Point.
That’s an app which notifies nearby C-P-R certified citizens to help render aid until first responders can arrive.
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The app is free and is designed to help save lives during the crucial window of time when someone first suffers a sudden cardiac arrest.
The 911 center will send an alert through the app as they dispatch the first responders.
Anyone within a quarter mile radius of the victim, who’s CPR certified and has downloaded the app, will get the notification.
Fire Marshall William Matlock says “Early application of bystander CPR and rapid defibrillation from an AED have proven to be crucial in improving a person’s chance of surviving a sudden cardiac arrest.”
The American Heart Association encourages those interested in helping to save a life, to sign up for a C-P-R class, and then download the free Pulse Point app.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – Kansas City police are investigating three separate triple shootings in a violent New Year’s holiday weekend.
Police say one man was killed and two other people were injured in a shooting Saturday evening. Witnesses said the victims were walking when several men shot at them.
In a separate incident Saturday, police found one man shot and discovered two other people went in a private vehicle to the hospital. The three said they were shot as they drove in a car. None of their injuries were considered life-threatening.
Early Sunday, offers found two victims with life-threatening gunshot wounds at another address. After they were hospitalized, a third shooting victim arrived at a hospital. They said they were in a car when someone in another car shot at them.
A Mexican prison escapee from Sonora, Mexico was found and arrested near Douglas, Arizona by United States Border Patrol agents. (Source: U.S. CBP)
A Mexican prison escapee from Sonora, Mexico was found and arrested near Douglas, Arizona by United States Border Patrol agents.
Larry Palomarez-Chavez, 39, was found by Douglas Station agents patrolling east of Douglas Thursday. He was with a group of five other Mexican nationals who illegally entered the U.S.
A records check during processing revealed Palomarez-Chavez had a criminal history including kidnapping and an active warrant for escaping from a Mexican prison in November.
He was transferred over to Mexican authorities in Nogales after being processed for immigration violations.
The five Mexican nationals arrested with Palomarez-Chavez are being processed for immigration violations in accordance with Tucson Sector guidelines.
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SHARE COPY LINK World War II veteran, local civil rights leader and community member Millie Dunn Veasey died at 100 on March 9th, 2018. Burial services were held Monday, March 19th at Raleigh National Cemetery Chris Seward
World War II veteran, local civil rights leader and community member Millie Dunn Veasey died at 100 on March 9th, 2018. Burial services were held Monday, March 19th at Raleigh National Cemetery Chris Seward
The Climate Council says the federal and Queensland governments have failed to tackle climate change, with new research revealing coral on the Great Barrier Reef could be killed off every two years unless more is done to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. A report released by the Climate Council says coral bleaching events caused by marine heatwaves were once separated by 27 years.
Watch some of the best moments from France's Gael Monfils as he beats Paolo Lorenzi in the second round at Wimbledon 2018.
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - Arkansas' top prison official says two disturbances at a maximum security facility began when prisoners managed to escape solitary fenced in areas during their recreation breaks.
One disturbance involved three officers being held hostage by inmates.
Correction Department Director Wendy Kelley spoke to lawmakers on Monday about last week's incident at the Maximum Security Unit in Tucker. She says it began when two inmates escaped from their solitary recreation pens and followed two officers escorting another inmate inside.
The department has said an incident on July 22 that prompted a guard to fire warning shots into the air also involved inmates escaping the recreation cages.
Kelley told lawmakers the department will replace the solitary pens at the facility. A spokesman said temporary steps have been taken to strengthen the pens.
3:43 Coroner, state police trooper talk about importance of diversity at Wolf Branch Pause
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2:02 Repo man felt bad taking elderly couple's car. Here's how he made it up to them.
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1:33 100 seniors around Belleville receive a Valentine's Day surprise
1:10 Belleville's 1020 Artworks Studio offers something for all ages
1:40 Here's how Ameren Illinois is working to minimize power outages
1:58 Barcom Security celebrates 45 years in metro-east
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The music of John Lennon comes to life with upwards of 20 of Milwaukee’s finest musical acts taking part to help raise awareness for sensible gun laws. Benefit for Wisconsin’s Anti Violence Effort (WAVE) & The National Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence!
Price: $10
This is in response to a mention of Jack Bebee’s salary in a story about FPUD (Fallbrook Public Utility District) back in October. There are two websites that list employee salaries for Fallbrook Public Utility District: TransparentCalifornia.com , and http://publicpay.ca.gov/reports/specialdistricts/specialdistricts.aspx [Government Compensation in California – GCC: Fallbrook Public Utility District (2016)<
Police are investigating a robbery at a Kirkcaldy bookmakers.
The incident happened this morning.
The robbery took place at the Coral store on Dunearn Drive around 11.20am.
A Police Scotland spokesman said: “Police in Fife are investigating following an armed robbery at a betting shop in Kirkcaldy.
“The incident happened around 11.15am at the Coral bookmakers on Dunearn Drive.
“A male entered the premises and presented a knife at staff before making off towards Fairisle Road with a three-figure sum of cash.
“The suspect is described as having a heavy build and wearing a black beanie hat that was used to obscure his face, baggy blue jeans and a light-coloured top.
“Anyone with information is asked to contact police immediately.”
After VK Sasikala was convicted by the Supreme Court in the 20-year-old dissproportionate case on Tuesday, February 14, she elected Edappadi Palanisamy as the new AIADMK chief.
Amid the ongoing tussle between her and outgoing chief minister O Panneerselvam, Sasikala will be taken into custody today, February 15. She will have to serve her remaining jail term of three years and six months and will be away from active politics for the next 10 years.
Here are the live updates of what is to come through the day.
9.03 am IST: VK Sasikala and other two convicts to move Supreme Court today
9.01 am IST: Latest visuals from Chennai's Poes Garden
Steampunk began as an undercurrent in fantasy literature. Soon, a subculture grouped around its varied visions of an alternate Victorian-Edwardian world. Eventually it rivaled Star Wars and Lord of the Rings for fans at fantasy cons and found its way into film and video games. The essays in Like Clockwork examine the phenomenon from several angles. In literature, steampunk often describes alternative histories drawing from such 19th-century antecedents as Jules Verne and even John Ruskin. Steampunk has often been associated with left, even anarchist politics, but the essays show that some authors have other intentions. While looking toward the past, steampunk also suggests a future of hybridity, culturally and even biologically. As Oscar Wilde, a steampunk favorite, wrote: “Our one duty to the past is to rewrite it.”
TUCSON, Ariz. - Millions of people will be watching the Super Bowl tomorrow, and police will be waiting for them on the roads after the game.
DUI enforcement will be increased this weekend.
Police suggest that you pre-plan your ride home if your Super Bowl celebration includes alcohol. It is recommended to designate a sober driver or call a taxi, Uber, or Lyft.
You can also call AAA's Tipsy Tow Service. You do not have to be a AAA member to use this.
The service will run from 6 p.m. Sunday night until 6 a.m. Monday morning.
All you need to do is call (1-800-222-4357) for a free ride home for up to ten miles.
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Right-hander Kendall Graveman has been placed on the 10-day disabled list by the Oakland Athletics with a strained right shoulder.
Graveman started opening day in place of the injured Sonny Gray and began the season 2-0 with a 2.00 ERA in his first three starts. But he exited after just five innings and 74 pitches Friday against Houston, and manager Bob Melvin said afterward the pitcher couldn’t get loose. Both Melvin and Graveman expected he would make his next start.
Instead, it’s yet another key player down for the injury-plagued A’s.
Oakland recalled catcher Bruce Maxwell from Triple-A Nashville on Monday to take Graveman’s roster spot.
The A’s were set to begin a series at home with Texas on Monday night after the series finale against the Astros was rained out Sunday.
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Actors and filmmakers walked the red carpet Thursday night during the opening gala for the 7th Annual Golden Door International Film Festival at the Landmark Loew's Jersey Theatre in Jersey City.
Among them were Tom Sierchio who directed the opening gala's featured film "The Girl Who Invented Kissing" and actor Dash Mihok who stars in the movie.
This year's festival, which was founded by actor and Jersey City native Bill Sorvino, will screen more than 175 movies at venues throughout the city through Sunday, Oct. 8.
Click through the photo gallery above to see some of the stars who attended the event, including one whom you may remember from the HBO hit show "The Sopranos."
For more info on tickets, and screening schedule and locations, visit the festival website.
The same day that a gunman shot House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) during a Republican baseball practice, a GOP congresswoman from New York received an ominous email with the subject line, “One down, 216 to go…”
Gunman James T. Hodgkinson opened fire on the group of lawmakers and staffers gathering at a baseball field in Alexandria, Virginia, early Wednesday morning while practicing for the bipartisan Congressional Baseball Game for Charity, set for Thursday. Scalise was critically injured during the fray, and two Capitol Police officers and a congressional staffer were also injured.
The management of the Nigerian National petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has approved increase in the ex-depot price of Automated Gasoline Oil popularly known as Diesel and Low Pour Fuel Oil (LPFO) from Wednesday.
A circular released by the corporation yesterday, obtained by Daily Trust titled Notice of Change of Price of Petroleum Products, signed by Engineer Parker E.W informed stakeholders that the ex-depot price of AGO is now N142 from the N137.87/ litre, while the LPFO price is now N84.07 from N80.94/litre. The new prices take effect from 4th October, 2017.
Other products such as Petrol, Kerosene and Cooking Gas or LPG were not affected in the change. The Price of Petrol remains N133.28/litre, DPK or Kerosene N135/ litre and the LPG or Cooking Gas N82.27/litre.
The two products have since been deregulated. However the NNPC has been the major supplier of the products in the market.
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Calixte was reassigned to minor-league camp Monday, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Calixte went 7-for-25 (.280) with a home run over 17 games this spring. Although he's in line to report to Triple-A Sacramento when the season begins, Calixte could be called up to the big club if the Giants' outfield gets hit by injuries. However, after hitting .143/.185/.163 over 29 games in the Show last season, San Francisco may opt to look elsewhere if the need for a reserve outfielder arises.
Police are appealing for information to trace a man who went missing from Leeds more than a month ago.
Joshua Murphy, aged 28, from Pudsey, is believed to have left the country for Europe on September 1 and his family are concerned for his welfare.
Detective Inspector Jane Taylor, of Leeds District Safeguarding Unit, said: “We are appealing directly to Joshua to contact us so that we can check he is okay.
“We would also like to hear from anyone who knows his current whereabouts or who has any information that could assist in locating him.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact West Yorkshire Police via 101, quoting log number 500 of September 1 or reference 13170404324.
HAMPTON, Va. – Jeffrey Allan Brown pleaded guilty Monday in the death of 2-year-old Brianna Sandy.
On January 28, 2015, emergency crews received a call and went to a home in the 2000 block of Seldendale Drive. They were told that a 2-year-old girl was unresponsive.
Rescue crews went to the home and took Brianna to the hospital, where she was pronounced dead less than an hour later. Police said she died as a result of trauma.
A few days later, police arrested Brown, 32, in connection to the death.
According to police, Brown was dating Brianna’s mom and the two lived together.
According to a criminal complaint filed in court, Brown told investigators he was sitting on a recliner when the victim vomited. The report goes on to say he threw the victim to the floor and stomped her in the abdomen causing internal injuries.
Brown was charged with Second-Degree Murder and Child Neglect. He will be sentenced on August 25.
2:27 Obama's visit to Hiroshima, contextualized via the Truman Library Pause
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3:23 Frequent-Flyer-in-Chief: President Obama's most historic foreign trips
1:06 Obama, Castro attend historic baseball game together in Havana
0:59 Penn State fans gather in Los Angeles for Rose Bowl pep rally
2:19 What advice did James Franklin give his players at the Rose Bowl?
1:06 You've got to see how State College's ice sculptures were made
1:33 Students hold #NotMyPresident protest at Penn State
1:42 Freshman PSU punter Gillikin reflect OSU play
Meghan Markle and her mom, Doria Ragland, have a bond unlike any other. From their adorable yoga sessions to their Summer BBQs to Meghan's sweet Instagram tributes, it's pretty clear that Doria ranks number one in Meghan's book. Most recently, Doria and Meghan's dad, Thomas, expressed their excitement over their daughter's engagement to Prince Harry in a joint statement through Kensington Palace, saying, "We are incredibly happy for Meghan and Harry. Our daughter has always been a kind and loving person. To see her union with Harry, who shares the same qualities, is a source of great joy for us as parents. We wish them a lifetime of happiness and are very excited for their future together." Keep reading for a look at Meghan and Doria's sweetest moments together.
The wage increased to $8.25 in Linn County. There the wage will go up in dollar increments over the next two years.
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NFL threatens ‘significant discipline’ over mistreatment of referees
The NFL on Monday sent a memo to its teams reminding them about the importance of respecting referees and threatening discipline.
Here’s a look at the memo, which was sent from VP Troy Vincent to the 32 clubs:
The NFL sent this memo to clubs today on contact with officials … pic.twitter.com/KqotkfXliK — Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) December 12, 2017
The memo makes references to a few incidents of players getting in the face of officials, throwing flags (like Marcus Peters did) and verbally disparaging them.
The key part is that “significant discipline” was threatened for offensive conduct or contact from players towards officials.
The league is clearly cracking down and trying to ensure proper treatment of officials.
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Jonathan Bernier stopped 39 shots and Mark Barberio scored in the third period, helping the Colorado Avalanche top the Pittsburgh Penguins 2-1 on Monday night.
Blake Comeau added an empty netter against his former team as Colorado won its second straight after a string of six losses in seven games. It was Comeau’s seventh of the season.
Barberio put the Avalanche ahead to stay 6:17 into the third. His slap shot off the rush hit Pittsburgh forward Riley Sheahan in front and got past goaltender Tristan Jarry.
Bernier was on track for his second shutout of the season before Phil Kessel scored his 15th goal for Pittsburgh at 19:48. Bernier beat the Penguins for just the second time in 10 career games.
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It was an underwhelming weekend for Premiership clubs, with no wins across the six Champions Cup fixtures they played on Saturday and Sunday.
However, there were plenty of individual displays to shout about. Here is our team of the weekend.
15. Dan Evans
Ospreys
Incisive, intelligent running lines from full-back could prove useful for Wales. Evans helped Ospreys pile on more misery for Northampton and was excellent on the way to a pair of tries. Simon Zebo and Anthony Watson deserve a mention.
14. Leonardo Sarto
Glasgow Warriors
Strong, rangy and balanced, this prolific Italian wing is in fine form and delivered for Glasgow Wariors once more. His double demonstrated how Montpellier could have been beaten without a couple of costly yellow cards.
Tigerade wrote: Another good lunchtime read is all the Wakey fans on here green with envy that a small town in Wakefield have beaten Wakefield Trinity to their maiden Grand Final.
They do come out with some rubbish on that Cas Forum... My favorite one of recent was when you claimed that CC was definitely lying about Kyle Wood`s ankle injury because you had seen him running about in Xscape? Only to be revealed a few days later that he had a fractured ankle and had it in a boot all week
Police are looking for help to locate a missing woman. According to police, 27-year-old Kelsey Hoffman walked away from her home on the east side of Iowa City around 5 p.m. on Sunday, August 13, 2017.
Hoffman is described as white, approximately 5'4" tall, 220lbs with brown hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a dark hooded jacket, blue or purple shorts, and tennis shoes.
Police say Hoffman suffers from hearing loss and wears hearing aids in both ears. She didn't take any belongings with her and didn't tell anyone where she was going.
Police say if you see someone matching this description, do not approach, but contact police for assistance.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Daily 4' game
DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Daily 4" game were:
0-1-8-5
(zero, one, eight, five)
WINNIPEG — A sentencing hearing is underway for a teenager who pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in a young woman's beating that was captured on video and surfaced online.
The body of Serena McKay, who was 19, was found on the Sagkeeng First Nation last April.
Two teenage girls, who were 16 and 17, were arrested.
The older girl, who has since turned 18 but can't be named because of her age when the beating occurred, pleaded guilty in December.
LIVERPOOL 2 BOURNEMOUTH 2
April 5 Liverpool's hopes of a top-four Premier League finish were dented when Bournemouth's Joshua King stabbed home an 86th-minute equaliser to rescue a 2-2 draw at Anfield on Wednesday.
The hosts, who stay third on 60 points, fell behind after seven minutes thanks to a howler from midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum, whose back pass played in Benik Afobe to round the keeper and slot home.
Only a terrific challenge from James Milner prevented Afobe doubling the visitors' lead, but Liverpool regrouped and were level five minutes before halftime as Philippe Coutinho threaded home from 10 metres after being played in by Roberto Firmino.
Wijnaldum redeemed himself with a perfect cross for Divock Origi to head Liverpool ahead just before the hour, but the Merseysiders' hopes of a fourth win in their last five matches were shredded by King's late intervention.
(Reporting by Toby Davis; Editing by Ken Ferris)
Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian confers with quarterback Matt Ryan (2) on the sideline on Oct. 1. Sarkisian is in his first season with the Falcons. Curtis Compton TNS
Chicago Cubs and White Sox spring training games on WMYS
My Michiana, WMYS, will be airing the following spring training games this season.
2/25 3 p.m. Chicago Cubs vs. Oakland A's 3/12 3 p.m. Chicago White Sox vs. Texas Rangers 3/26 4 p.m. Chicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds 3/30 8 p.m. Chicago Cubs vs Huston Astros
You can watch My Michiana over the air on Channel 69.1. If you have cable or satellite, you can find My Michiana on the following channels:
Comcast 15/HD 194
DISH Network 69
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Rochester Telephone Cable 53/HD 353
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Armed Iranian citizens detained for violating Azerbaijan's state border (PHOTO)
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Baku, Azerbaijan, April 24
Trend:
Two citizens of Iran were detained as they violated the state border of Azerbaijan.
Azerbaijan's State Border Service (SBS) said on April 24 that searches were carried out at a border post near the Sym village in the Astara district, roads to nearby settlements were blocked and taken under control.
In the course of searches, two citizens of Iran, Nasir Mahdavi (1961) and Ruzbeh Allahyar (1991), who violated the state border of Azerbaijan, were detained.
A Winchester rifle and a double-barreled shotgun were found among personal items of the violators and were confiscated.
NEW YORK – She’s once, twice, three times a Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover lady.
Kate Upton is once again gracing the cover of the annual issue, becoming only the fourth woman to do so three times. This year, she’s making the splash with three different covers.
Other women who did the cover three times include Tyra Banks, Heidi Klum and Christie Brinkley, who also is featured in this year’s edition with her two daughters. Elle Macpherson holds the record with five cover appearances.
Other notables in this year’s edition include former cover girl Chrissy Teigen, an expectant mother and athletes including tennis champ Serena Williams and Olympic gold medal gymnast Simone Biles.
Arizona Coyotes left wing Max Domi 16) celebrates his goal against the Calgary Flames goaltender Mike Smith
McCaw (concussion) will play in Monday's game against the Trail Blazers, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
McCaw missed the last two games while going through the league-mandated concussion protocol, but was able to go through a controlled practice and has now been cleared to make his return to the court. With Steph Curry (ankle) still out, there's a chance McCaw picks up the start at point guard, though either way, he should see more minutes than the 13.2 he's averaged thus far this season.
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IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) – A judge says the state doesn’t have to honor a contract negotiated with a union representing University of Iowa nurses before the new anti-collective bargaining law was signed.
District Judge Jeffrey Farrell ruled Thursday that the contract with Service Employees International Union isn’t binding because the Board of Regents never voted to ratify it.
The union represents 3,500 nurses and other workers at UI Hospitals and Clinics. The union voted to accept the regents’ last offer in February, days before Gov. Terry Branstad signed the law cutting the ability of most public-sector unions to negotiate benefits and workplace conditions. But the regents then refused to formally approve the contract, which guaranteed two-percent raises in each of the next two years and flexible schedules.
On Nov. 28, Judge Michael Huppert ruled the state must honor a similar last-minute contract with the Iowa United Professionals union.
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Trump counsel’s local roots
President Donald Trump authorized the release Friday of the controversial memo, but a lawyer with local roots played a role, too.
Donald F. McGahn II, the president’s counsel, is the son of Noreen Rogan McGahn, who grew up in Archbald.
McGahn wrote and signed a letter dated Friday officially telling House Intelligence Committee Chairman Devin Nunes, R-California, he could release the memo alleging FBI surveillance abuses in the investigation.
McGahn, 49, lives in Alexandria, Virginia, but grew up in Atlantic City.
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A Pierre woman faces burglary and other charges after an incident Sunday night.
According to the Pierre Police Department, Officers responded to the 200 block of S. Jefferson Avenue for a report of an intoxicated female causing a disturbance.
Upon arrival officers were led to a residence where they observed a door with broken glass and blood on the floor. Additional items of damaged property were observed and officers were able to enter the residence. Inside, officers located 36-year-old Amber Bearstops hiding in a closet. As officers attempted to detain Bearstops, she kicked one of them in the chest.
Bearstops was ultimately arrested for Burglary in the First Degree, Intentional Damage to Property $1000-$100,000 and Simple Assault against a Law Enforcement Officer. Bearstops was transported to the Hughes County Jail.
× Taking flight, soon: Pelicans release 2017-2018 schedule
The New Orleans Pelicans will tip off the regular season Wednesday October 18th at Memphis.
The Pelicans and the NBA released their 2017-2018 schedules Monday. New Orleans will host the NBA champion Golden State Warriors Friday October 20th and Monday December 4th.
The Eastern Conference champion Cleveland Cavaliers visit the Smoothie King Center October 28th. The Boston Celtics visit New Orleans March 18th.
Of the Pelicans 41 home games, 17 will b played on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday. The Pelicans play 11 home games on Wednesday night, and 8 on Monday.
The Pelicans will play only two back to back games at home, but nine back to backs on the road.
New Orleans has eight home games in December and March, but only 5 in February.
Mardi Gras day is Tuesday February 13th.
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LAS VEGAS — Comedian Ralphie May was found dead at his home in Las Vegas Friday after battling pneumonia for weeks. He was 45.
The news of his “untimely death” was confirmed in a post on his verified Twitter account.
He is survived by his wife, comedian Lahna Turner, and their two children.
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Family Life Radio artist Micah Tyler recently dropped by our studios to talk about his new song “Different.” He says, “This is one of the most special songs for me personally. It was a song that was kind of written in a prayer closet.” He goes on to say that it came out of the insecurities that he sometimes struggles with and how God has helped him deal with those.
And he was kind enough to give us an exclusive live performance of this incredible song.
You may know Micah Tyler from the Family Life Radio airwaves, but you may also know him from his viral hit last year, “Millennials.” He gave us the scoop on where that song came from and why it’s so personal for him.
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A Lincoln woman has been accused of stealing her daughter’s Social Security disability benefits.
Court records say 36-year-old Maria Owen-Miller is charged with felony theft. Her attorney didn’t immediately return a call Monday from The Associated Press. Owen-Miller’s next court hearing is scheduled for Aug. 30.
Authorities say Owen-Miller had become payee of her daughter’s benefits and had agreed to notify Social Security if her daughter were no longer in her care. Authorities say Owen-Miller didn’t do so when her daughter began care at an Omaha group home for children in June 2014. Investigators say none of the benefit payments Owen-Miller received were paid to the group home or her daughter.
WASHINGTON, Oct 5(Reuters) - The U.S. Commerce Department said on Thursday it would defer issuing its preliminary determination in an antidumping duty probe into imports of aluminum foil from China.
The department said in a statement the delay will allow it "to fully analyze information pertaining to China's status as a non-market economy (NME) country."
U.S. aluminum foil producers have filed petitions with the U.S. government accusing Chinese manufacturers of dumping the product in the United States. In 2016, imports of aluminum foil from China were valued at an estimated $389 million, department figures show. (Reporting by Eric Walsh; Editing by Sandra Maler)
An environmental group is asking regulators to take a closer look at the draft water quality permit for the proposed PolyMet copper-nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota.
WaterLegacy petitioned the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency on Friday to reject the draft permit, and if the agency doesn’t, to convene a “contested case hearing.” That’s a trial-like proceeding before an administrative law judge to resolve disputed issues of fact. The group says the permit lacks adequate safeguards to protect water downstream, in violation of federal and state law.
WaterLegacy and other groups petitioned the Department of Natural Resources last month for such a hearing on the project’s draft permit to mine.
PolyMet says it can operate the proposed mine near Hoyt Lakes and Babbitt without harming the environment while creating hundreds of jobs.
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Authorities say a 77-year-old western New York man has died after the ambulance transporting him from a Pennsylvania hospital to a nursing home crashed into a ditch.
New York State Police say an EmergyCare ambulance left the road at about 5:40 p.m. Tuesday, entered a ditch and hit a culvert in the Chautauqua (shuh-TAW'-kwuh) County town of Dunkirk, 35 miles southwest of Buffalo.
Troopers say the ambulance was taking Arthur McArthur, of Dunkirk, from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in Erie to a nursing home in Chautauqua County. Police say McArthur suffered fatal injuries in the crash and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The ambulance's 49-year-old driver was treated at a local hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.
The crash is under investigation.
An Arizona man pleaded guilty Monday to a hacking charge in a cyberattack two years ago that authorities said interrupted communications equipment for emergency workers in Madison, Wisconsin. Randall Charles Tucker, 22, of Apache Junction pleaded guilty to intentionally damaging protected computers in the March 2015 attack in Madison.
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Hudson signed a contract with the Redskins on Wednesday, Stephen Czarda of the team's official site reports.
Hudson (6-foot-4, 245 pounds) signs with the Redskins after spending three seasons at the University of Richmond, where he totaled 65 receptions for 1,001 yards and nine scores in 39 career games. The 2017 first-team All-CAA selection has an uphill battle to earn a roster spot in Washington given the presence of holdovers Jordan Reed, Vernon Davis and Jeremy Sprinkle.
A local school has announced that it will be closed to pupils tomorrow due to problems caused by the wintry weather.
The Times understands Glengormley High School will not be open for students on December 12.
Commenting on social media, a spokesperson for the Ballyclare Road school said: “Poor weather conditions have caused a breakdown in our heating system, therefore, school will not be opened for students on Tuesday, December 12 2017.
“Please check the school website for updates.”
Grace Bonafede had 24 points, 12 rebounds and blocked four shots on Monday night to lead the Sierra Lutheran High girls basketball team to a 46-32 win at Coleville.
Sierra Lutheran (13-1 league, 18-7 overall) ended its regular season with a makeup game that was postponed on Friday due to winter flooding in the area.
The lady Falcons now move on to play in the Northern 1A Region Tournament, starting with a 4:40 p.m. first-round game on Thursday against Wells at Adobe Middle School in Elko. The tournament continues Friday and Saturday at Elko High School, with the two finalists moving on to the state tournament on Feb. 24-25 in Las Vegas.
In addition to Bonafede, Marin Woomer had seven rebounds and Clare Davison contributed nine points and eight steals.
The lady Falcons were also victorious on Saturday at home against Whittell, 40-35, and have won 13 of their last 15 games so far in 2017.
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The Amarillo Police Department wants to remind parents and children of the city’s curfew ordinance. Established in 1995, the law states that people under 17 years of age cannot be in public places or establishments between 12:01 a.m. and 6 a.m.
When first implemented, the department saw a reduction in juvenile-related crime.
Sgt. Brent Barbee with the APD said the ordinance protects the juveniles, and it also serves to protect the public from the bad juveniles and added that juveniles don’t have many places they need to be after midnight.
Minors who violate, or parents who permit them to violate the curfew, can be fined up to $500.
JACKSON, Wyo. — A grizzly bear that’s been a fixture for Grand Teton National Park’s wildlife-viewing masses the past dozen years hasn’t been seen yet this year.
The Jackson Hole News & Guide reports that the grizzly, known as 610, is an adult sow that typically emerges from her den in April and spends time in sight of visitors around Jackson Lake. This year, though, park officials haven’t seen her once.
Photographer Tom Mangelsen, whose photos have helped bring international attention to the park’s grizzlies, says he’s increasingly worried about bear 610.
But park officials say it’s not unusual that she hasn’t been seen yet and they point out that grizzlies are unpredictable and may change behaviour.
Meantime, other grizzlies have been active in visible areas of northern part of the park.
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Information from: Jackson Hole (Wyo.) News And Guide, http://www.jhnewsandguide.com
FARMVILLE, Va. — Scottie James scored 26 points and grabbed nine rebounds and Liberty notched its third-straight win, downing Longwood 67-55 on Saturday.
Lovell Cabbil added 10 points and four rebounds for the Flames (15-10, 6-6 Big South). Caleb Homesley scored nine points with four assists and five steals and led the team with 10 rebounds.
A 3-point play by James capped a 12-5 start for the Flames. Cabbil sank a 3-pointer and Ezra Talbert made a dunk in the final 34 seconds to give them a 32-26 edge at halftime.
Liberty led throughout the second half and James hit a jumper and a layup back-to-back early to help stretch it to 42-26 with 15:36 to play. Later, Cabbil and James traded 3-pointers for a 59-45 advantage with 3:41 left.
Isaiah Walton scored 20 points on five 3-pointers to lead the Lancers (6-19, 3-9) who have lost six straight.
The TV favourite took to Instagram to slam the reports that there is trouble in her marriage with Eamonn.
Showing a magazine cover which claims Eamonn Holmes, 58, said: “I don’t like the new Ruth”, the star slammed any suggestion that it was true.
In the video, Ruth Langsford, 58, could be seen sitting down whilst reading the publication and getting a pedicure.
She began: “I don’t like the new Ruth says Eamonn Holmes.”
The Loose Women panelist continued: “Ruth spends more time with her beauty team than she does with me…”
ABC canceled its hit reboot of "Roseanne" on Tuesday, May 29, 2018, following star Roseanne Barr's racist tweet that referred to former Obama adviser Valerie Jarrett as a product of the Muslim Brotherhood and the "Planet of the Apes." File photo by Richard Shotwell Invision/AP
A helicopter has crashed near Aldborough in Boroughbridge according to police.
Police received reports of the crash at 1.23pm today, Wednesday May 30.
Police officers, fire and ambulance crews are currently at the scene, but police are not yet able to confirm whether there have been any casualties.
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A few days after a palestinian rock thrower used an ambulance as a shield during a violent demonstration in Ramallah comes footage of a Red Crescent ambulance transporting demonstrators to a violent riot targeting IDF forces, under the guise of them being wounded people.
This represents a gross misuse of an ambulance for violent activities. The question now is, will the ICRC act when confronted with this footage?
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Outside of Makanda, Illinois, a 12-hour drive from the Coast, we see darkness in the middle of the day
Celebrate the first Christmas with the Trumps at the White House in this animated special which re-imagines the Christmas Classics. Featuring Adolf the Alt-Right Reindeer, Trumpy the climate-change denying snowman and more.
Schools should be able to challenge Ofsted inspectors if their conclusions are “defective”, a high court judge has said as he quashed a report that would have put a school into special measures.
Judges ruled that the inspectorate's complaints process was unfair, stating that Durand Academy, a south London primary school, was unable to effectively challenge the report on its performance.
The chairman of the school’s board of governors, Sir Greg Martin said the report – which marked Durand Academy “inadequate” - would have "destroyed" the school.
April 10 Starlake Bioscience Co Inc Zhaoqing Guangdong
* Says it withdraws delisting risk warning from April 12 after it has returned to net profit in 2016
* Says share trade to halt on April 11, then will resume on April 12
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP) – House Speaker Paul Ryan has told his fellow lawmakers that “an attack on one of us is an attack on all of us.”
The Wisconsin Republican praised the efforts of Capitol police officers and other law enforcement.
Ryan addressed the House in the wake of Wednesday’s shooting at a practice of lawmakers for the annual charity congressional baseball game.
Ryan said, “these were our brothers and sisters in the line of fire.”
Ryan received a standing ovation as lawmakers in both parties came to the House chamber as a show of unity.
Ryan said implored lawmakers in both parties “to resolve to come together to lift each other up and to show the country, show the world that we are one House, the people’s House, united in our humanity.”
Drug firm Jubilant Life Sciences today said it has raised Rs 100 crore through issuing commercial papers.
The company has issued commercial papers of Rs 100 crore on April 18, 2017. The tenure of instrument is 63 days, Jubilant Life Sciences said in a BSE filing.
The company however did not specify what it planned to do with the money raised.
"The coupon/interest offered is 6.49 per cent per annum," it added.
Commercial paper (CP) is an unsecured money market instrument issued in the form of a promissory note.
It was introduced in 1990 in India with a view to enable highly rated corporate borrowers to diversify their sources of short-term borrowings and to provide an additional instrument to investors.
Shares of Jubilant Life Sciences were trading 0.40 per cent higher at Rs 830.10 per scrip on BSE today.
Logan Forsythe singled to center to start the inning. Godley had retired six of seven until then. Kershaw sacrificed Forsythe to second. Godley underhanded the ball to first and almost threw it away.
Chris Taylor walked, putting runners at first and second with one out for Corey Seager, who singled to left, scoring Forsythe. Taylor was aggressive on the bases and barely beat the throw to third.
Justin Turner singled to center, scoring Taylor. Turner has four RBIs on the night. Turner may be the most underrated player in the game today.
Cody Bellinger hit a bouncer up first. Paul Goldschmidt was ready to make the play but pitch Zack Godley got in the way and bobbled the ball. Error on Godley. Bases loaded, one out.
The Diamondbacks had the infield in. Yasiel Puig hit a slow grounder to short, but Arizona had no play at the plate, with Puig being thrown out at first.
Curtis Granderson grounded to second to end the inning.
Danville City Council Special Session
AGENDA
Monday, December 11, 2017
Order of business, special session
Danville City Council, Danville City Hall
NOTE: The regular session may be conducted electronically
as allowed by Iowa Code 21.8
Call to order, 5:00 p.m..
Accept or amend the agenda.
Sidewalk replacement project on North Main Street Approval of final payment to Fisher Custom Concrete. Discussion and action on additional work done on this project.
Approval of the Beer permit belonging to Old 34 Gas & Grill.
Clarification of dates and times for city council meetings in January 2018. Action by council if needed.
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Police are investigating the death of a newborn baby girl whose corpse was discovered inside a coin locker in the Kabukicho red-light district in Tokyo’s Shinjuku area on Tuesday.
According to police, the infant was found wrapped in a vinyl bag inside a navy blue suitcase in the locker by the police just before 2 p.m. after an employee of the company that operates the lockers noticed a foul smell and called 110, Fuji TV reported.
Police said the infant had been dead for at least a week. They are examining nearby surveillance camera footage to try and identify who last used the locker, which is outside a building about 200 meters from Seibu-Shinjuku Station.
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - Corning Inc:
* CORNING TO ACQUIRE SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF 3M‘S COMMUNICATION MARKETS DIVISION
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Harrison supplied 19 points (7-16 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 4-8 FT), eight assists, one rebound, and one block in 31 minutes during Monday's 118-115 loss to the Nets.
Harrison drew the start after missing several weeks with a wrist injury, while Tyreke Evans (undisclosed) was listed as inactive. Marc Gasol (illness) was also sidelined, so Harrison had plenty of possessions to make an impact. Regardless of whether Evans or Gasol are suiting up on a given night, Harrison has established himself as a key cog, albeit on an injury-riddled, losing team.
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Published in News on February 14, 2017 2:44 PM
Full Size Full Size News-Argus/SETH COMBS Crews inspect and work to control a house fire at 1002 Devereaux St. Tuesday afternoon.
A duplex caught fire at 1002 Devereaux Street at around 2 p.m. today.
The Goldsboro Fire Department responded with three engines and a ladder to the blaze as well EMS.
Once EMS arrived on the scene, fire and smoke were coming out of the left side of the building.
The only person living at the address is Thomas Hines, 55. He was not home at the time the blaze began, but was alerted to the fire by neighbors.
No one else lived in the adjacent part of the duplex.
Fire Chief Gary Whaley said the fire may have been caused by a space heater but that is still under investigation.
April 16--Due in large part to declining ridership, the Ventura County Transportation Commission is scaling back its intercity bus service by 8 percent systemwide effective May 22. The intent of the reductions is to streamline and improve efficiency of the regional transit network while limiting impacts to riders who are primarily people commuting to work, the commission said last week. The reductions of service will be predominantly in non-peak and weekend periods when ridership is the lowest.
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Wayne Rooney, Michael Carrick and Phil Jones were absent from training ahead of Manchester United's Europa League clash with St Etienne.
Old Trafford plays host to the first leg of the last-32 tie on Thursday, with Jose Mourinho's men looking to take a comfortable advantage to France next week.
Rooney, Carrick and Jones were conspicuous by their absence from the 23-man squad at the Aon Training Complex on Wednesday morning.
Jones has been absent since going off in the Premier League match with Hull due to a foot complaint, but Rooney and Carrick were on the bench against Watford. Mourinho will be quizzed about the trio at the pre-match conference at 1.30pm.
AHL: B-Sens ride Akeson, Driedger to 3-2 win Jason Akeson scored twice and Phil Varone had two assists Saturday. Check out this story on pressconnects.com: http://press.sn/2iRprBM Right wing Jason Akeson scored twice and center Phil Varone had two assists Saturday to lead the Binghamton Senators to a 3-2 AHL victory over the Atlantic Division-leading Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins at the Floyd L. Maines Veterans Memorial Arena.
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Two polar bears are now on exhibit at the Kansas City Zoo. Bam Bam, a 30-year-old female bear, has joined Berlin, a 28-year-old female, in the Polar Bear Passage.
The A299 Thanet Way has been closed in both directions for several hours following a serious crash this morning (February 3).
Emergency services rushed to the coast-bound carriageway in Hengist Way shortly after 2am.
It happened between the Minster roundabout near McDonald's and the Sevenscore roundabout for Cliffsend.
At 5am, Kent Police said the road was going to be shut for several hours but officers have since said they now expect the dual carriageway to reopen soon.
If you have seen or heard anything in relation to this incident, please contact the newsdesk on 07388 962951 or email ben.ashton@kentlive.news.
Alternatively you can get in touch on Twitter @kentlivenews or via the Kent Live Facebook page.
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The New Orleans Police Department is investigating a shooting that happened in Milan Wednesday morning.
The shooting happened in the 3300 block of South Liberty Street.
According to the report, a male victim was found with a gunshot wound to the leg.
New Orleans EMS is on the scene to treat the victim.
No additional information is available at this time.
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SALEM — A woman has died following a house fire in Salem.
The Statesman Journal reports that more than a dozen firefighters responded to reports of smoke billowing out of the home early Sunday morning.
Firefighters noticed fire in the back portion of the building, entered the home and knocked the fire down in about four minutes.
Officials found a woman unconscious and unresponsive in the home while executing a primary search of the roughly 900-square foot building.
She was taken to a nearby hospital where she died. She was the only resident in the home at the time of the fire. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
— The Associated Press
CINCINNATI — Bengals receiver A.J. Green says his injured right hamstring is feeling good, but he won't play in the Pro Bowl.
Green severely strained the hamstring on Nov. 20 and didn't play the rest of the season. He practiced without a problem and accompanied Cincinnati (6-9-1) to Houston for a game on Dec. 24, but the front office decided to hold him out.
Green said on Monday that his leg feels fine and he had no problems in practice leading up to the game in Houston. He says the leg doesn't need surgery and will be fully healed in a couple of weeks.
He was picked for his sixth straight Pro Bowl, but says he won't play because of the injury.
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Nicolas -- who underwent surgery on his injured knee -- isn't expected to participate in any offseason workouts until training camp.
The depth linebacker doesn't provide much other than another body on special teams, but his spot on the roster likely won't be guaranteed heading into training camp. Assuming he can get healthy in time, he should battle for a job on the 53-man roster.
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KARACHI: Police arrested several suspected persons including a female drug dealer in raids conducted in various parts of the city on Saturday night.
Police told private news channel that an alleged female drug-seller was arrested in a police raid in the Docks area, near the Karachi Port.
Police also recovered dozens of heroin single packets from the possession of the arrested drug dealer.
Similarly, dozens suspects were arrested in a search operation conducted in Orangi Town area of Karachi while police didn’t provide the number of those arrested.
Police arrested that the detained suspects were involved in street crime and drug-selling and adding that weapons and contraband were recovered from the arrestees.
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NEW DELHI (AP) — British police say they have arrested Indian business tycoon Vijay Mallya in London on Indian fraud charges.
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Yerevan /Mediamax/. Armenian Defense Minister Davit Tonoyan has received today Armen Orujyan, CEO of Foundation of Armenian Science and Technology (FAST).
According to the Defense Ministry, Armen Orujyan presented the mission, main areas of focus and programs of the foundation.
The parties also discussed vectors of cooperation between the ministry and the foundation, introduction of innovative technologies in the armed forces and new educational programs for the soldiers.
Rory McIlroy blitzed the field on Sunday at Bay Hill with a scorching hot final-round 64. His 18-under-par total was enough to best runner-up Bryson DeChambeau by three strokes and grab his first PGA Tour victory since 2016.
For his trouble Rory took home the Arnold Palmer winner's cardigan and a check for $1,602,000. Here's a full list of the TaylorMade gear he used to get the job done:
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April 24 (Reuters) - Allegheny Technologies Inc:
* Q1 SALES ROSE 13 PERCENT TO $979 MILLION
* QTRLY HIGH PERFORMANCE MATERIALS & COMPONENTS SALES OF $561 MILLION, INCREASED 8% VERSUS Q4 2017; UP 10% YEAR-OVER-YEAR
* EXPECT CONTINUED YEAR-OVER-YEAR REVENUE GROWTH AND OPERATING MARGIN IMPROVEMENT IN HPMC SEGMENT IN 2018
* QTRLY FLAT ROLLED PRODUCTS SALES OF $418 MILLION, 7% HIGHER SEQUENTIALLY; UP 18% VERSUS Q1 2017
* QTRLY SALES TO AEROSPACE AND DEFENSE MARKETS WERE $462 MILLION AND REPRESENTED 47% OF ATI SALES
* “CONTINUE TO EXPECT HPMC SEGMENT MARGINS TO EXPAND BY APPROXIMATELY 200 BASIS POINTS VERSUS FULL YEAR 2017”
* CAPITAL EXPENDITURES FOR THE FIRST QUARTER 2018 WERE $42 MILLION
* EXPECT TO GENERATE AT LEAST $150 MILLION OF FREE CASH FLOW IN 2018, EXCLUDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE ATI PENSION PLAN
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Danish police say they have found body parts including the decapitated head of Swedish journalist Kim Wall.
Ms Wall died after going on a trip with Danish inventor Peter Madsen aboard his homemade submarine UC3 Nautilus on August 10.
Copenhagen police investigator Jens Moeller Jensen said that her head, legs and clothes were found on Friday in plastic bags with a knife and "heavy metal pieces" to make them sink near where her naked headless torso was found on August 21.
Inventor Madsen has said Ms Wall died after being accidentally hit by a heavy hatch in the submarine.
He has denied charges of killing Ms Wall, and faces between five years and life in prison if convicted.
WASHINGTON — The Fairfax County police have a detailed description of the man they said abducted and tried to sexually assault a woman in Reston on Monday — they also know what the suspect’s car may look like.
The attack occurred about 2:30 p.m. on North Shore Drive off Wiehle Avenue, police said.
A 22-year-old woman told the police she was walking near the Tall Oaks Shopping Center when a man approached her from behind, dragged her into the woods and began trying to remove her clothes. He left suddenly.
The man was seen driving a Hyundai that is either gray or silver. The license plate might begin with the letter V.
The suspect is described as Hispanic, with a full beard, in his late 20s to mid-30s. He was wearing shorts, a red baseball cap and a gray shirt with red letters.
The police are asking anyone with information about the attack or suspect to call 703-691-2131.
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Mumbai: After the success of ‘Baahubali’, lead actor Prabhas seems to make news for everything. Earlier one of his photos, and now his Aadhaar card details have gone viral on social media. The details it is being said are photoshopped and thus fake, but the card carries the real name of the star.
In the picture, one can notice the full name of the actor Uppalapati Venkata Suryanarayana Prabhas but the Aadhaar number is blotted out. The actor is yet to react to the rumour. Earlier, Indian cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s detail was leaked online, which enraged his wife Sakshi.
On the work front, Prabhas is gearing up for his upcoming film ‘Saaho’, and it is helmed by Sujeeth. Anushka Shetty and Neil Nitin Mukesh are in prominent roles in the film.
On the other hand, Prabhas starrer ‘Baahubali 2: The Conclusion’ has grossed over Rs 1700 crore worldwide and has created history in the Indian cinema. Baahubali has been produced by Karan Johar.
Charleston County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal traffic accident involving a motorcycle in Awendaw, deputies confirm.
Charles Peterson, 77, from Mount Pleasant, died on scene from injuries sustained during the accident., according to Charleston County Coroner Kimberly Rhoton. Peterson was the motorcyclist according to deputies.
The accident happened on Highway 17 north, near Seewee Road.
Deputies say that a car collided with a motorcycle.
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* Metanor reports operational results for the quarter ended March 31st 2017
* Metanor Resources Inc- Gold production of 9,442 ounces during quarter
* Metanor Resources Inc- Gold sales of 10,881 ounces during quarter
* Metanor Resources Inc - Metanor revised its objective to produce between 33,000 and 36,000 ounces of gold during current year
* Metanor Resources Inc - For Barry property, Metanor will continue drilling within area of Barry open pit to increase its mineral resources
* Metanor Resources Inc - "Additionally, Metanor is increasing drilling in barry camp from one to three drill rigs" Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Collins Bay Institution has been placed in lockdown, according to a news release from Correctional Service Canada.
The medium-security unit was placed in lockdown on Monday evening to enable staff members to conduct an exceptional search.
The search was ordered to ensure the safety and security of the institution, its staff and inmates. Normal operations will
resume as soon as it is considered safe to do so.
Meanwhile, visits have been suspended until the search is completed.
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Ex-Autonomy CFO Bids To Ditch Fraud Charges Over HP Deal
Law360, San Francisco (October 6, 2017, 8:32 PM EDT) -- Autonomy Corp.’s former chief financial officer asked a California federal judge Friday to dismiss criminal charges that he misrepresented the British software company's worth when Hewlett-Packard Co. acquired it for $11 billion, saying federal securities and wire fraud charges couldn’t apply to his conduct in the United Kingdom.
Attorneys for Sushovan Hussain told U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer that he should throw out the government’s charges alleging a scheme to inflate the true performance of Autonomy’s business, financial condition and prospects for growth. The indictment accuses...
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Former Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas says Spurs' star striker Harry Kane needs to move away from the London club in order to win trophies.
The Trump family’s first year of hosting the annual White House Easter Egg Roll showcased first lady Melania Trump as storyteller.
Following her husband’s opening remarks to an estimated 21,000 guests gathered on the South Lawn, the first lady referred to the event as a “wonderful tradition.”
Greeting the crowd and blowing a whistle to kick off the 139th Easter Egg Roll, Melania Trump then sat with a handful of kids and read “Party Animals.”
The first lady told the group of children that the book, written in 2010 by Kathie Lee Gifford, “shows that we are all different, but we are all alike.”
Heart disease is increasing at a troubling pace in the United States, with costs expected to double from $555 billion in 2016 to a whopping $1.1 trillion in 2035, a new American Heart Association report estimates. "Our new projections indicate cardiovascular disease is on a course that could bankrupt our nation's economy and health care system," said AHA President Steven Houser.
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Earnings season can be one of the most volatile times for short-term traders and this one will be no exception with many retail stocks set to report over the next two weeks.
Even though the industry has been shaken by Amazon's continued ascent this year, there are some companies that can still do well, according to a small Wall Street firm.
With this in mind, MKM Partners gave its best short-term earnings trade ideas in a note to clients Monday.
MKM retail analyst Roxanne Meyer "thinks off-price retailing remains one of the few growth segments within the sector," wrote derivatives strategist Jim Strugger. "She thinks the companies continue to gain share from the department stores and does not see evidence of pressure from Amazon.com, Inc."
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In the new episode of the Railroad Roll-By, hosts Todd Nuke ‘Em and Schon Norris talk about their favorite model locomotives, and they give you all the great resources for tracking down the locations of heritage units and special trains.
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If there's one thing we look forward to at the Oscars, it's the fabulous fashion and jaw-dropping jewelry. In honor of the 90th Annual Academy Awards on March 4, 2018, Wonderwall.com is taking a look back at the very best bling worn at the ceremony, starting with Gloria Stuart's blue diamond necklace. The "Titanic" actress stepped onto the 1998 Oscars red carpet wearing a $20 million Harry Winston necklace -- featuring a 15-carat rare blue diamond -- that was inspired by the "Heart of the Ocean" necklace used in the film. At the time, it was the most expensive piece of jewelry ever worn to the ceremony. Keep reading to see what other stunning pieces made the list...
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The Lebanon-Wilson County Chamber of Commerce sponsored the event.
Community members were invited to view the new 45-unit facility. Upon opening, 60 percent of the units were filled and more were filled Thursday at the event.
The organization plans two more buildings in the next 12-18 months to accommodate an even wider range of residents. Marketing director Heather Sadler said the plan is to become an organization that can fill all the needs of its patrons.
“Our goal is to find a balance between hospitality and health care,” said Sadler. “We want to be able be an all-needs facility at some point. Our motto is senior living you can trust.”
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Four people were killed and dozens injured after a car drove into a crowd at Bulemia Market, Busia County, on Sunday night.
Busia OCPD Stephen Wambua said the four died on the spot while the injured were taken to Khunyangu and Nangina hospitals.
The saloon car was heading from Bumala to Butula when the driver lost control and hit several people at the market.
Police are pursuing the driver, who escaped after the crash.
It's been 150 years since the birth of America's best-known architect, Frank Lloyd Wright. But his innovative designs continue to fascinate the public, from New York's Guggenheim museum, where the circular building itself is a sculptural work of art, to the Fallingwater house built over a waterfall in the Pennsylvania woods, to his modernist home on the Wisconsin prairie, Taliesin, which served as a laboratory for his ideas.
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Police have recorded the moment they knocked down the door of a Gloucester home to rescue an elderly man.
An officer had to break the door down at the Longlevens house after climbing a mountain of post that had gathered in the porch.
The intervention came this afternoon after concerns for the welfare of the elderly man living inside
Using a ram, known as the ‘big red key’, officers gained entry after climbing over a 2ft high pile of post that had gathered.
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The police posted a three-second clip of the break-in on its Gloucester Twitter page and you can the officer slip after throwing the ram due to the amount of correspondence underneath his feet.
Fortunately the man was located safe and well and Gloucestershire police said they were referring him to agencies to ensure he gets the help he needs.
The many failures of Elon Musk, captured in one giant infographic
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DETROIT (WXYZ) - Two Detroit police cruisers have been involved in a crash on the city's east side.
The scene is at McNichols and Gratiot.
At this point, police have not commented on what happened.
7 Action News has learned that four officers and a 65-year-old civilian have been taken to the hospital. While the extent of their injuries isn't known, they are all in stable condition.
Police say the units were backing each other up, when they crashed into each other at the intersection. It's not clear what caused the crash.
The investigation is ongoing.
Stay with 7 Action News and WXYZ.com for more on this breaking news.
What do an IT specialist from Omaha, Nebraska, an eyelash technician from Alberta, Canada and a sales rep from Brooklyn, New York have in common? They’re the royal fashion superfans you never knew you were riveted by. If you’ve ever taken pause to wonder, “What is Kate wearing?” then you are but one click away from a very comprehensive answer. Their social media accounts are obsessively updated for their thousands of followers – at lightning speed – every single time a Duchess leaves a palace.
Take last Saturday afternoon when grainy tabloid pictures were published of Meghan watching Harry compete in the Audi Polo challenge. Within minutes, the editors of UFO (that’s Unidentified Fashion Object)...
BRUSSELS German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel urged Russia to support a United Nations Security Council resolution to condemn a suspected chemical weapons attack in Syria, adding those responsible should face an international court.
The United States, Britain and France proposed a resolution to be put to the vote on Wednesday blaming Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's forces for the deadly attack in the Syrian town of Khan Sheikhoun.
"We find it right that the United Nations Security Council should be occupied with this case of poisonous gas today. We appeal to Russia to support this Security Council resolution, to investigate the incident and to hold to account those responsible," Gabriel told reporters before an international conference on Syria in Brussels.
"Of course we should do everything to bring those responsible to an international court because it is one of the most evil war crimes you can imagine," he continued.
(Reporting By Philip Blenkinsop; editing by Robert-Jan Bartunek)
In a statement Sunday, Amazon said it had issued some customers who purchased eclipse glasses that "may not comply with industry standards."
Amazon said it had also removed some glasses from its site out of an abundance of caution.
To safely view Monday's eclipse, you need special glasses that are in high demand, leading to a flood of knock-off glasses that could damage people's eyesight.
The American Astronomical Society has posted a list on its website of verified glasses sellers to cut down on potential fraud.
Baku. 4 November. REPORT.AZ/ In January-October, oil and oil related shipments from Georgia’s Black Sea port of Batumi were down 38,4% and totaled to 1,743 mln. tonnes.
Report informs referring to the Reuters, said senior official at the terminal, operated by Kazakh state company KazMunaiGas.
According to senior official, shipments in October fell to 144,3 tonnes. This figure is less by 53% compared to October 2016.
Notably, the terminal shipped 3.377 million tonnes of oil and oil productsin 2016, down from 3.616 million tonnes in 2015.
Riverside city firefighters responding to a report of heavy smoke inside a small grocery store found a pallet of rice on fire inside at about 10:14 a.m. Sunday, according to a city fire news release.
Firefighters quickly contained the fire at India Sweets and Spices and removed the burned material to outside the store. The loss was estimated at $100.
The city’s arson investigators are reviewing the incident. No one was hurt.
Salah took his goals tally for the season up to 37 by scoring four during the 5-0 win against Watford on Saturday.
The Egyptian’s performance was compared to Barcelona great Lionel Messi by fans and pundits alike.
But Salah has drawn a line under the hype by saying he only can compete with the Argentine in one department.
And that is by the number of goals that they have scored this year. The 25-year-old feels that Messi is far superior at everything else.
Please join us for the St. John's Annual Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, October 14th, from 8 to 11:30 am! Come and enjoy great fellowship, pancakes, sausage, fruit, juice and coffee.
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The Union Home Ministry Monday said it has received the ordinance proposed by the Tamil Nadu government to grant one-time exemption to medical colleges in the state from NEET-based admissions and it is being examined. The Centre will have to obtain assent from the President to the ordinance for it to be promulgated by the Governor before August 30. The exemption from NEET will be only for admissions to government medical colleges and the government quota seats in private medical colleges.
Tamil Nadu Health Secretary J Radhakrishnan said, “We are hoping it would be cleared soon. The drafts has been sent to concerned ministries — law and health for their opinion.”
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Basketball: Louisiana vs. Community
Join The People’s Tribune Monday (12/11) for TribCast Coverage of High School Basketball. The Trib will be at Louisiana High School as the Bulldogs face Community R-VI in girls and boys varsity action. Coverage of the double-header begins at 5:45 p.m. with the Cuivre River Electric Cooperative/TribCast Pregame.
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See highlights of 10 girls basketball sectional semifinals from across central Indiana from Friday night, February 2 with Charlie Clifford.
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For the second straight year, the NFL will have teams announcing draft picks from different locations. Last year, the Arizona Cardinals had Day 3 picks announced from the Grand Canyon. This year, teams will make their Day 3 pick announcements from places like the Pro Football Hall of Fame and Niagara Falls.
The Cardinals will announce their Saturday picks from Winslow, Arizona, according to the Tribune News.
Three of the Cardinals’ four Day 3 picks will be announced from Winslow’s historic downtown area. Arizona’s fourth-round pick will be announced from Standing on the Corner Park. The fifth and sixth-round picks will be announced by the mayor and Winslow High School’s football team.
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5W1H: 'India is backward because of Bihar, UP, MP, Chhatisgarh and Rajasthan'
This is a segment of Zee News which brings to you latest updates. 'India is backward because of Bihar, UP, MP, Chhatisgarh and Rajasthan', says NITI Aayog Chairman. Watch this video for more information.
Canada has quietly paid another $54 million toward the development of the F-35 stealth fighter jets, bringing its total investment in the controversial project to roughly half a billion dollars over the last 20 years.
A body was found today in Lake Dubuisson. (Photo: Lester Duhe - KLFY)
The body of a 21-year-old Shreveport woman was found in Lake Dubuisson early this morning.
According to the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office, a fisherman headed to Toledo Bend hooked the woman’s purse containing her ID this morning and contacted authorities.
A search and rescue team found her body in the lake at about 10:30 a.m. today, Sheriff Bobby Guidroz said.
Guidroz said the woman was reportedly abducted while visiting Alexandria. Investigators believe her body had been in the lake since last night or the day before.
Next of kin is still being notified.
We have a news crew headed to the scene.
Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s 337-948-6516.
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The level of support for the first bond measure in 50 years for the Grass Valley Elementary School District exceeds the approval threshold needed, according a survey. 55% approval is needed and the survey shows 59% support. But Assistant District Superintendent, Brian Martinez, indicates that may be cutting it too close…
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The bond, as currently proposed, is worth $24 million and asks property owners to pay, annually, $30 per $100,000 of assessed value The District Board of Trustees will discuss possibly lowering those amounts, at their meeting tonight (Tues.). The bond would fund repairs, modernization, and expansion of facilities. Meanwhile, as if to illustrate their ailing infrastructure, Martinez says the district is preparing to spend about $300,000 for roof repairs at all 4 schools…
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Martinez says even if another bond survey is conducted, the goal is still to place it on the June 2018 ballot.
WINSTON-SALEM, NC (WFMY) — Winston-Salem police say an ongoing argument led to a double shooting Tuesday night.
Police say they heard several gunshots in the area of New Hope Lane apartments just before 10 p.m. Tuesday. Officers say as they responded to the area, they found 25-year-old Sontaria Valentine and 28-year-old Deshawn McClellan suffering from gunshot wounds.
During the initial investigation, police say all parties involved had been in an ongoing argument. Police say the suspect, who has not been identified, followed the victims home where he shot both victims.
Emergency crews transported Valentine and McClellan to Wake Forest Baptist Hospital where McClellan is being treated for non-life threatening injuries and Valentine is in critical condition.
Winston-Salem Police Department asks anyone with information regarding this crime contact Crime Stoppers at 336-727-2800.
A military airplane has made a safe emergency landing in Milwaukee.
A spokesman for the Wisconsin Air National Guard's 128th Air Refueling Wing says the crew landed safely and exited at Mitchell International Airport on Wednesday afternoon.
The KC-135 aircraft blew out two of its tires as it landed. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports emergency vehicles surrounded the plane after it came to a stop.
The runway was temporarily closed. The plane was towed off the runway at 4 p.m., and the runway reopened and the airport resumed normal operations.
The Air Guard spokesman says the cause of the emergency will be investigated.
First baseman Yonder Alonso hit two home runs off Johnny Cueto, including a three-run blast in the first inning, and the Indians beat the host Giants, 5-4, on March 19.
Alonso’s four RBI give him nine for the Cactus League season. He went 3-for-3 and is batting .357 with a 1.248 OPS in spring training.
Francisco Lindor, Lonnie Chisenhall and Mike Napoli each had two hits.
Josh Tomlin pitched 5 2/3 innings. He yielded three runs, all earned, on eight hits and struck out two.
Year in Review: El Paso's Top 10 Stories of 2016 Pope Francis's visit to the Borderland tops the major 2016 stories in the El Paso area. Check out this story on ElPasoTimes.com: http://www.elpasotimes.com/story/news/local/2016/12/30/year-review-el-pasos-top-10-stories-2016/95947460/ With a backdrop of sister cities in two countries, Pope Francis came to the desert on Feb. 17 with his message of peace and mercy for those immigrants who suffer grave dangers in their journeys.
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The annual Polar Plunge supporting the Special Olympics of Indiana took place Saturday afternoon in Boonville (WFIE)
It may be cold out there, but that didn't stop locals from freezing for a reason!
The annual Polar Plunge supporting the Special Olympics of Indiana took place Saturday afternoon in Boonville.
Locals raised a "bear" minimum of $75 all to take a dip in the frigid waters at Scales Lake Park.
Paw R. Bear and some of our 14 News team were also out at the event.
All of the money raised from the plunge directly benefits more than 14,000 Special Olympic athletes throughout Indiana.
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Feb 14 Mercialys SA:
* FY EBITDA 160.5 million euros versus 144.1 million euros year ago
* In 2016 a 5.1 pct increase in NNNAV excluding transfer taxes to 20.22 euros per share
* 2016 invoiced rents are up 13.1 pct to 187.6 million euros
* Proposed dividend distribution of 1.06 euro per share for 2016
* Dividend will correspond to 85 pct to 95 pct of 2017 FFO
* 2017 outlook: organic growth in invoiced rents excluding indexation is expected to exceed 2 pct
* 2017 outlook: FFO, reflecting asset disposals, should be down by about minus 5 pct, this trend could evolve based on schedule of disposals Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
For someone who seems to have everything or if you need a hostess gift, consider an arrangement from the unique flower shop, J’Adore Les Fleurs.
Located at 542 Palisades Dr. (in the Palisades Highlands Plaza), the store offers two types of arrangements: fresh flowers and everlasting roses. The latter are preserved roses that last from six months to a year. They are grown in Ecuador and if kept away from sunlight and moisture and kept in the hatbox/box, will continue to keep the look and feel of fresh roses month after month. Everlasting roses start at $99 in the mini box (seven roses) and the medium box is $275.
Spokesman: George H.W. Bush responding, recovering
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A family spokesman says former President George H.W. Bush is still "responding and recovering" as doctors treat him for an infection that's spread to his blood.
Bush has been hospitalized since Sunday, a day after attending the funeral of his wife, Barbara.
Family spokesman Jim McGrath issued the update Tuesday. He says previous updates also still stand, in that the 93-year-old former president is responding to treatments and appears to be recovering.
Bush has a form of Parkinson's disease along with a history of pneumonia and other infections. He's being treated at Houston Methodist Hospital.
Exploring the 14th Amendment, what it has meant in the past and what it holds in the future. View the Loving Couple video and interact with a panel of 3 professionals who will discuss how the 14th amendment impacts our lives. Free.
The New York Police Department uses information collected from sealed arrest records, in violation of state law, for investigations and shares those records with prosecutors, according to a complaint filed in Manhattan Supreme Court.
The complaint, filed Tuesday by lawyers from the Bronx Defenders and law firm Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP, alleges the NYPD is illegally accessing and using information collected from arrests that didn’t result in convictions. It calls into question the usage and scope of the department’s...
Getting your hands on the new $80 mini Super Nintendo isn't easy. Chances are, if you're reading this, you didn't line up on September 29 like these fine folks.
The line outside of a New York City Best Buy store on September 29, 2017, when the console launched. Ben Gilbert/Business Insider
But don't despair! Nintendo is re-stocking the console throughout the holiday season, and we've put together a comprehensive guide for how best to snag one as they become available. You'll need to stay on your toes, and be prepared to pretty much drop whatever you're doing, but it is possible to find one in the wild.
Here are the best ways to keep track of SNES Classic stock at all the major retailers where it's sold:
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Courtney Ames was part of the group of young thieves who robbed a number of celebrities between the fall of 2008 and summer of 2009.
Texas man killed, hit while walking on Louisiana highway
STARKS, La.- Police say a Texas man has died after being struck by a vehicle while walking on a Louisiana highway.
A statement from Louisiana State Police Sgt. James Anderson says early Sunday troopers were called out to a report about a pedestrian hit nearly 5 miles east of the Texas state line. The pedestrian was identified as Ennis resident 60-year-old Saul Zamarripa Ramirez.
Ramirez was walking in a westbound lane when a 2006 Honda Ridgeline pickup truck struck him. The Calcasieu Parish Coroner's Office pronounced him dead at the scene.
The driver was a Nederland, Texas resident. He voluntarily did a breath test that showed no alcohol in his system.
Police do not currently know if Ramirez was impaired. A toxicology sample was obtained from Ramirez for analysis.
Have a room that’s in dire need of design smarts? Bucks County’s East Coast Creative wants to hear from you. They’re the crew behind the popular home-makeover web series The Weekender, in which host (and local DIY maven) Monica Mangin works with homeowners to transform a room in their house with just a weekend’s worth of elbow grease.
The show centers on those big reveal, total transformation moments, so expect your room of choice to do a total 180 (in a good way) by the end of the work days.
All you need to do is fill out this casting form to apply. Any room of the house is fair game, but they appear to be specifically looking to tackle a “pet paradise,” exercise room, game room and “urban everything room,” according to the casting call. You’ll definitely want to include a photo of the space you wish to make over.
Check out past episodes of The Weekender here.
Leitrim Observer staff member Gerard Taylor marks 40 years service with the newspaper this week.
Gerard started out with the paper on 14th February 1977, aged 17, under the Editorship of the late Greg Dunne.
In the front office at the time were Mary Aherne from Drumshanbo on reception and the late Mrs. Mary Kennedy, Dublin Road and Willie Donnellan in the Accounts Dept. Willie marked 40 years service with the paper in 2014, while Frankie Smith will do so next year.
Along with Gerry they are the 3 longest serving members of the current staff. Former staff who had over 40 years service include Butch Doyle, Leo Stanford and Michael Kelly.
Gerry's family, colleagues and former colleagues held a surprise party for him last Saturday night in Cryan's Hotel where a great time was had by all.
Congratulations Gerry from all in the Leitrim Observer!
How Sundial Brands Is Growing the Market for Black Hair Care
On this edition of "Walk the Talk," Bloomberg's Jordyn Holman talks with Sundial Brands co-founder and CEO Richelieu Dennis to discuss the company's hair and skin products that are geared toward various races and ethnicities. (Source: Bloomberg)
3.8 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Thousand Palms
A magnitude 3.8 earthquake was recorded Wednesday just north of the Coachella Valley and was quickly followed by a trio of aftershocks.
The epicenter of the 12:25 p.m. quake was about eight miles north-northeast of Thousand Palms and 11 miles east-southeast of Desert Hot Springs, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Three aftershocks, the largest a magnitude 1.2 temblor, were recorded over the next 15 minutes.
There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage.
The quakes were felt by hundreds, mostly concentrated in the Coachella Valley, with some responses coming from as far as San Diego, according to the USGS’s Did You Feel It website.
Twenty people out on New Year's Eve were arrested during DUI patrols and checkpoints in Fresno, Clovis and Visalia, and several more drivers were cited and their vehicles impounded for driving without a license, police said. A checkpoint at Shaw and Glenn avenues in northwest Fresno yielded three DUI arrests, and a citywide patrol saw 10 arrested on suspicion of DUI, police said.
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GAUHATI, India — A tiny wildlife sanctuary in northeastern India has reported a jump in the number of one-horned rhinoceroses.
Pradipta Baruah, supervisor of a census carried out Sunday at the Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary, says there are now 102 one-horned rhinos living in the park, up from 93 during the last count, in 2012.
The reserve, which is just 38 square kilometres (15 square miles), is outside of the Assam state capital, Gauhati.
India's Kaziranga National Park, also in Assam, is the main home of the one-horned rhino, with more than 2,000.
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Wolf Eyes have shared a new six-track project entitled, No Hate, in the wake of the white supremacist violence that occurred in Charlottesville, Virginia over the weekend. Specifically, the Bandcamp page for the album links listeners to a GoFundMe fundraiser supporting the family of Heather Heyer, the woman killed when a car drove through a crowd of anti-racist protesters on Saturday.
No Hate itself, a collection of experimental instrumental tracks all dubbed ,”No Hate”, is being given away for free and can be streamed below. Meanwhile, after raising over $225,000, the GoFundMe goal has already been met. Download No Hate for free at Bandcamp and listen to it here:
Earlier this year, Wolf Eyes formed their own record label, Lower Floor Music, to release their new album, Undertow.
Nebraska Supreme Court Justice John Wright has died at the age of 72.
Wright died Sunday after a long, undisclosed illness. Chief Justice Michael Heavican said in a statement that Wright’s death leaves a great void on the seven-member court.
Wright was the court’s most experienced member, having served 24 years. He previously served for two years on the Nebraska Court of Appeals and worked for more than two decades as a private practice attorney based in Scottsbluff.
Wright was appointed to the state Supreme Court in 1994 by then-Governor Ben Nelson.
Wright’s death creates an opening that Governor Pete Ricketts will have to fill. It will be the governor’s fifth appointment since he took office in 2015.
Old City Hall to become Toronto museum, Feb. 2
I like museums, but how many do we need in Toronto? Looking at Wikipedia, I see 76 currently in Toronto, likely all getting tax dollars. I’m sure the rich and untold stories of Toronto could be added somewhere in the existing 76.
The architecture of Old City Hall could be better preserved and more of an attraction as a private interest, with the money from the sale used to better maintain existing attractions.
Mike McKeon, Toronto
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Industrialist Vijay Mallya. (PTI)
Liquor baron Vijay Mallya who was arrested earlier today by Scotland Yard in London, procured bail three hours later. He then took to twitter after his release where he took a jibe the Indian media and wrote “Usual Indian media hype. Extradition hearing in Court started today as expected.” Liquor Baron Vijay Mallya was wanted by Indian security agencies for a long time now. Mallya was arrested under Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) after India had made an extradition request to UK authorities.
The tweet by Vijay Mallya-
Usual Indian media hype. Extradition hearing in Court started today as expected. — Vijay Mallya (@TheVijayMallya) April 18, 2017
“Industrialist Vijay Mallya, declared a proclaimed offender, arrested on extradition warrant,” Scotland Yard was quoted as saying by PTI after Mallya’s arrest earlier today.
Further details awaited.
Nicholas Gubser passed away in Aspen on February 9. He had leukemia. He is survived by his sons, Charles and Steve, by his former wife Margo, and by his grandchildren: Cecily, Aldo, Heidi, Clara, and Lillian. A Yale graduate, Nicholas studied anthropology at Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar, then volunteered for the army and served a tour in Vietnam before moving to Aspen in the early 1970s. Nicholas was a noted mountaineer. He climbed Cho Oyu, Ama Dablam, and a number of other Himalayan peaks, as well as Mount McKinley and Aconcagua. His climbing in the United States included the north face of the Grand Teton, the Ames Ice Hose, and many routes on peaks in the Elk Range.
Iraq has announced the start of a massive operation in the western province of Anbar aimed at clearing the desert area of Daesh terrorists.
The US-backed offensive comes less than two months after Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi declared that Daesh had been routed in the country.
"The operation aims at destroying hideouts of Daesh in the Anbar desert along the Iraqi-Saudi border," chief of the Anbar Operations Major General Mahmoud al-Falahi said.
Government forces and tribal fighters supported by a US-led air alliance are participating in the operation, he added in a press statement.
Daesh terrorists seized large swathes of Iraqi territory in a 2014 blitz and has since claimed responsibility for a series of deadly attacks there.
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A federal judge in Texas on Saturday issued a court order barring enforcement of an Obama administration policy seeking to extend anti-discrimination protections under the Affordable Care Act to transgender health and abortion-related services. The decision sides with Texas, seven other states and three Christian-affiliated healthcare groups challenging a rule ...to include "discrimination on the basis of gender identity and termination of pregnancy."
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CAMDEN, N.J. — A defence lawyer for a woman accused of fatally beating her boyfriend with two metal frying pans claims that she was abused by the man.
A police probable cause statement shows that Maleia Cole told police she was angry that Jason Lewis had walked out of the trailer where they lived after an argument.
Public defender Meg Butler said that while Cole wasn’t acting in self-defence, she suffered from “more of a battered-woman syndrome.” She claimed that drug use led to outbursts from Lewis.
Superior Court Judge Edward McBride noted that Cole admitted to the Sept. 2 attack and ordered her held in Camden County Jail until her trial.
Lewis died from his injuries on Sept. 26.
SAN FRANCISCO--At least four people are dead after a shooting at a UPS facility in San Francisco Wednesday morning.
The gunman shot himself and his condition is unknown.
Media reports say San Francisco police have secured the building, and is searching the building for victims and witnesses, the department said in a tweet.
The package sorting and delivery facility employs about 350 people.
The company cannot provide any identifications until the police investigation is complete.
"The company is saddened and deeply concerned about affected employees, family members and the community we share," UPS said in a statement. "Our thoughts and prayers are with all those touched by this incident. To assist our employees during this time, UPS has made professional counseling available.
(THIS STORY HAS BEEN UPDATED FROM ITS ORIGINAL VERSION.)
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WVTM/NBC News) — A University of Alabama student is making good on a Twitter promise.
Kelsey Hall posted a picture of herself in a Christmas tree costume, saying she would wear the outfit for the remainder of the semester if she received 1,000 retweets.
She quickly received 30,000.
As promised, she has been wearing the festive piece but says all the attention is kind of getting to her.
“It’s been a little stressful,” Hall says. “You know, having everyone like tagging me in things and calling me. And people wanting interviews and stuff.”
Her challenge wrapped up on Friday, Dec. 8 after Kelsey trecked her way through the snow to her final class.
After this experience, Hall says she will probably think long and hard about posting any more challenges to social media.
Rodriguez, who was scheduled to start Tuesday, will go on paternity leave, according to Rob Bradford of WEEI.com.
Bradford also reports he's hearing that Brian Johnson will be part of the plan to replace Rodriguez on Tuesday, although nothing has been confirmed at this point.
REUTERS: Barcelona have agreed a deal with Guangzhou Evergrande to sign midfielder Paulinho for 40 million euros, the Spanish club announced on Monday (Aug 14).
The 29-year-old Brazilian will sign a four-year contract with a €120 million release clause, undertaking medical tests on Thursday before being presented at Camp Nou.
Paulinho is Barcelona's first signing since selling Neymar to Paris St Germain for a world record €222 million.
The midfielder failed to make an impact in the Premier League with Tottenham after joining from Corinthians and departed to Guangzhou Evergrande in 2015.
While in the Chinese top flight Paulinho found his best form, scoring 25 goals in 95 games for Guangzhou, earning a recall to the Brazilian national side.
Iran women’s national 3x3 basketball team exhibited commendable performances at the Above the Rim Vol.1 tournament in Kazakhstan, and stood third in the tournament.
On Sunday, the Iranian squad, which comprised Mojgan Khodadadi, Ma’soumeh Esmaeili, Sara E’temad and Saeedeh Ali, conceded a 18-12 defeat to the Russian side in the third-place playoff held in the Kazakh city of Almaty, Press TV reported.
Earlier in the day, the Iranian sportswomen had powered past the Kyrgyz outfit 21-14.
The Iranian team thrashed the host 21-6 in its second game at the first round of the tournament. It had defeated Uzbekistan 19-14 in its opener on Saturday.
The Above the Rim Vol.1 3x3 basketball tournament was held during April 15-17.
The 3x3 (pronounced three on three) basketball is a form of the game played three a side on one hoop.
The basketball discipline is currently being promoted and structured by FIBA. The highest tournament for national 3x3 teams is the FIBA 3x3 World Championships.
(WXYZ) - The man panhandling in front of a Brighton car dealership that declined a job offer by the dealership has been arrested.
The man and his son were arrested for disorderly conduct and vagrancy. The pair were picked up because the son was intoxicated and both were impeding traffic.
Related: Metro Detroit dealership's bold response to panhandler goes viral
They have not been named because they have yet to be arraigned.
The father made news this morning because of the dealership’s sign warning passers-by to not give the man money because they had offered him a job and he turned it down.
“Please do not give anything to this panhandler. We offered him a fulltime job at $10.00/HR,” the sign read. “He said: ‘I make more a day than any of you’ and he did not want a job.”
It concluded by saying, “Please donate to a more worthy cause.”
ELLSWORTH — The Hancock County Republican Women will meet on Wednesday, June 21, at 11:30 a.m. at Pat’s Pizza in Ellsworth.
A short business meeting will be followed by a Thirty-One party with pocketbooks, insulated picnic containers and accessories.
Lunch will be from the famous Pat’s Pizza menu. This will be a fundraiser for the organization.
The public is welcome to attend.
(AP) – President Donald Trump is renewing his attack on the “fake news media” as the controversy surrounding the ouster of his national security adviser widens and there’s more talk of Congress investigating suspected Russian meddling in the U.S. presidential election last year.
Trump tweeted this morning, “The fake news media is going crazy with their conspiracy theories and blind hatred.”
He says, “This Russian connection non-sense is merely an attempt to cover-up the many mistakes made in Hillary Clinton’s losing campaign.”
The Pueblo County Sheriff's Office complimented the efforts of first responders and offered appreciation for the people in the evacuation zone of the Carson Midway fire last Friday.
Deputies said the fire burned about 3,200 acres total, including 600 acres in Pueblo County. Only one structure burned in Pueblo County, an uninhabited mobile home. About 100 people living in Pueblo County were asked to evacuate.
Following the quick-moving fire, deputies asked Pueblo County residents to sign up for emergency notifications straight to their mobile phones, which can help keep you notified in the event of an emergency.
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For other tips to keep you and your family safe during natural disasters, check out the Take 5 to Prepare page on KOAA.com.
Frank Suchara Jr., 88, of Milford, husband of the late Joan Miller Suchara, died April 14, in Milford Hospital.
Born in Windber, Pa. to the late Frank and Sussie (Goffa) Suchara.
Survivors include children, William Suchara and his wife, Judy of New York, Ronald Suchara of Milford, and Susan Koman and her husband, Ronald of Seymour, four grandchildren, a sister, Pauline Vargoshe and her husband, Steve of Bethany, and several nieces and nephews.
Also predeceased by sisters, Margaret Rohlman, Anna Costello, Helen Mastroni, and Mary Slee.
Services: Friday, April 21, 11 a.m., Adzima Funeral Home, 50 Paradise Green Place, Stratford. Burial will be in St. John’s Cemetery, Stratford. Calling hours: Thursday, 4-7 p.m.
Memorial contributions: Connecticut Hospice, 100 Double Beach Road, Branford, CT 06405.
SALT LAKE CITY — LGBT-rights groups are settling a lawsuit after Utah repealed a law restricting talk about homosexuality in classrooms.
National Center for Lesbian Rights attorney Christopher Stoll said Friday they're thankful lawmakers ended the rules banning "advocacy of homosexuality" that created a culture of silence for LGBT students.
He says the Utah case sets the stage for challenging similar laws in states like Arizona, Alabama and Texas.
The Utah Attorney General's Office declined immediate comment.
The 2001 law was originally aimed at sex-education, but had also been cited when a book about lesbian mothers was pulled from a school-library shelf.
MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. (AP) — Northern Indiana transit police are investigating the death of a man who was sitting on rail tracks when he was struck by a South Shore passenger train.
The Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District that runs the commuter line says 57-year-old L.B. Steward died Thursday night when a South Shore train traveling from Chicago to Michigan City struck him.
District Police Chief Bob Byrd says witnesses told officers Steward was sitting on the tracks as the eastbound train approached. The witnesses said they yelled at Steward to get off the tracks, but he didn’t react.
Byrd tells The (Northwest Indiana) Times that the circumstances leading up to the Michigan City man’s death remain under investigation.
The fatal accident delayed the train involved and three other South Shore trains.
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The Steelers are coming off an extremely sloppy 39-38 victory over the Ravens in Week 14. It took a 506-yard performance by Ben Roethlisberger to come back from a 9-point fourth quarter deficit to come out of Pittsburgh with the Victory. In Week 15, the Steelers have their toughest matchup of the season taking on the 10-2 New England Patriots.
Here’s Tim Benz to break down the Week 15 matchup ahead between the top two teams in the AFC; the Patriots and the Steelers.
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - Bakersfield police are investigating a shooting in Central Bakersfield.
Police said around 9:30 p.m. Monday night officers responded to Chester Ave. and 8th Street for reports of a possible shooting victim or stabbing victim.
When officers arrived they found an adult man with a single gunshot wound. He was taken to an area hospital with minor to moderate injuries.
Officials said they're unsure at this time where the shooting actually occurred.
Police said it may have occurred somewhere between the 1000 block of Chester Avenue to the 1200 block of Chester Avenue, however police have not been able to locate a crime scene.
No suspect information was available.
Police are asking anyone with information about the shooting to contact them at 327-7111.
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Istanbul: Istanbul anti-terror police today detained eight people suspected of links to the New Year gun attack on a nightclub in the Turkish city that left 39 dead and was claimed by Islamic State (IS) jihadists, a report said.
The Dogan news agency said police were pressing on with operations after making the first arrests over the attack. The suspected gunman is still believed to be on the run.
Saudi Prince Alwaleed Speaks After His Release
Saudi Prince @Alwaleed_Talal tells @ErikSchatzker what it was like to be held captive by his cousin, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Here's his first interview since being released from a luxury hotel https://bloom.bg/2ppEhoG #tictocnews (Source: Bloomberg)
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Police in New Hampshire found an array of drugs in an apartment during an investigation into the death of a 20-month-old child.
Police say two people have been charged with drug possession after Wednesday’s discovery.
Authorities in Manchester say the toddler died on May 25, and they executed a search warrant that day as part of the death investigation.
Thirty-one-year-old Joshua Garvey and 33-year-old Christen Gelinas were each charged with possession of controlled drugs with intent to distribute. Police say they found heroin, cocaine, crack and suboxone that had an estimated street value of over $5,400. Garvey also faces bail violation charges.
Gelinas and Garvey faced arraignment Wednesday. It wasn’t immediately known if they had lawyers.
There were no details on their relationship to the toddler or the child’s identity.
Sure, the BMW M4 may not be as crazy as the Mercedes-AMG C63 but if you’re looking for a precision driving tool that performs in all conditions and looks the part, it’s hard to ignore the M4. This particular example is no exception.
For starters, this M4 is painted in a stunning color named Sakhir Orange, which has proven quite popular for the M4. However, what makes it stand out even further are the host of aftermarket parts it has been adorned with.
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Psychologist and author Robert Sutton teaches us how to keep our cool in a world full of jerks with some tips from his new book—the name of which we can’t say.
May 2 Shopify Inc
* Shopify announces first-quarter 2017 financial results
* Shopify Inc - total revenue in Q1 was $127.4 million, a 75% increase from comparable quarter in 2016
* Q1 loss per share C$0.15
* Q1 adjusted loss per share C$0.04
* Sees FY 2017 revenue C$615 million to C$630 million
* Sees Q2 2017 revenue C$142 million to C$144 million
* Shopify INC sees full year 2017 GAAP operating loss in range of $69 million to $73 million
* Sees GAAP operating loss in range of $18 million to $20 million for q2
* Shopify inc sees full year adjusted operating loss in range of $14 million to $18 million
* Q1 earnings per share view $-0.10, revenue view $121.6 million -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Q2 earnings per share view $-0.07, revenue view $137.0 million -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Fy2017 earnings per share view $-0.18, revenue view $600.6 million -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
New Jersey hospitals aren't as safe as they used to be, according to the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades' spring report.
Of the 65 New Jersey hospitals graded, only 22 earned an A (HUMC, Holy Name Medical Center and The Valley Hospital), compared to the 30 hospitals that scored at the top in the fall.
The safest hospital in the state is Bayshore Medical Center in Holmdel, and the least safe is University Hospital in Newark, according to Leapfrog's report.
Here's how Bergen and Passaic County hospitals ranked:
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The community of Whitesburg is getting ready to move full STEAM ahead with new initiatives through the West Georgia Regional Library System. WGRL Director Roni Tewksbury noted that science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics - STEAM - will be the primary focus for the new programs.
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In this Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015, file photo, new Arizona Coyotes majority owner Andrew Barroway, right, walks onto the ice with son Jake Barroway, left, as they wave to fans before the ceremonial first puck drop prior to an NHL hockey game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, in Glendale, Ariz. On Monday, June 12, 2017, a person with direct knowledge of the transaction says Andrew Barroway has bought out the minority owners of the Arizona Coyotes and is now the team's sole owner.
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A Vermont city clerk wants a Muslim woman who says she was denied entry into the United States due to her religion to come to Montpelier. Montpelier City Clerk John Odum confirmed to WCAX he was furious, embarrassed and depressed after learning what happened to Fadwa Alaoui, a Moroccan-born Canadian citizen who lives in Quebec.
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Killeen police said a 35-year-old man is in stable, but critical condition after he was shot on Monday morning.
Around 7:40 a.m., police were called to the 1300 block of Estes Drive where they found the man suffering from a gunshot wound.
The man was transported to Central Fire Station before being airlifted to Baylor Scott & White in Temple.
The Killeen Police Department continues to investigate.
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MONMOUTH, Maine — A Maine apple orchard employee’s attempt to channel the soul of Bill Murray’s character in “Caddyshack” has ended with a similar result.
Authorities say the orchard employee started a fire on Saturday to try to smoke a woodchuck out from a hole in the ground in Monmouth. The Kennebec Journal reports he accidentally started a brush fire that burned almost 2 acres of grass and brush.
Monmouth assistant fire chief Ed Pollard describes the effort as “not the way to get rid of a woodchuck.” Pollard says it’s unclear if the woodchuck was harmed or scared off by the fire.
In the 1980 film “Caddyshack,” Murray’s Carl Spackler character fails in an attempt to use explosives to kill a pesky gopher and causes a lot of damage.
Bill Murray and brothers opened another ‘Caddyshack’ restaurant
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Liverpool defeated Roma 5-2 in the first leg of the UEFA Champions semi-finals on Tuesday at Anfield.
Two clinical finishes from Mohammed Salah gave Liverpool a 2-0 lead in the first half.
Before, the Egyptian gave two assist for Sadio Mane and Ferminho to increase the scoreline to 4-0 in the second half
The Brazilian made it 5-0, before Eden Dzeko and Perotti reduced the deficit for Roma.
Roma will host Liverpool next week in the second of the UEFA Champions League next week Wednesda.y
Oil falls to $46, Nigerian cargoes face competition
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Global oil benchmark, Brent crude, extended its decline on Wednesday as it fell to a seven-month low after data showed an unexpectedly large weekly build in United States' petrol inventories. The dip in oil prices came on the heels of the projection by …
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CALIFORNIA — Many Californians are finding relief on Tuesday night after the evacuation order regarding a water emergency is lifted.
Nearly 200,000 people living downstream of the Lake Oroville Dam were affected by the evacuation that was put in place when a portion of the main Lake Oroville spillway collapsed and an emergency spillway started eroding.
Officials now believe the lake is low enough to hold additional water from storms expected later in the week.
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Nick Hugh has been named as the new chief executive officer of Telegraph Media Group, taking over from Murdoch MacLennan who has run the publisher of The Daily Telegraph and The Sunday Telegraph since 2004.
Mr Hugh, who joined the publisher in January in the newly created role of chief operating officer, was previously vice president of Yahoo in Europe.
Since joining the newspaper group at the turn of the year, Mr Hugh has led a restructuring of the business to focus on digital revenue streams in the company's commercial elements.
With the NBA playoffs upon here, a number of the nation’s top high school basketball recruits select who will win the title. Hint: Everyone in this group is picking the same team.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - High Liner Foods Inc-
* High Liner Foods reports operating results for the second quarter of 2017
* Q2 adjusted earnings per share $0.19 excluding items
* Q2 earnings per share $0.02
* High Liner Foods Inc qtrly ‍sales as reported increased by $8.0 million to $232.4 million​
* Q2 earnings per share view $0.24 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
RAW General Manager Kurt Angle has announced Roman Reigns vs. Braun Strowman for the April 30th WWE Payback pay-per-view from San Jose, California at the SAP Center.
Below is the updated card for the RAW brand event, which features SmackDown's Randy Orton defending the WWE Title.
House of Horrors Match for the WWE Title
Bray Wyatt vs. Randy Orton
WWE United States Title Match
Chris Jericho vs. Kevin Owens
WWE Cruiserweight Title Match
Austin Aries vs. Neville
RAW Tag Team Title Match
Cesaro and Sheamus vs. The Hardys
Seth Rollins vs. Samoa Joe
Roman Reigns vs. Braun Strowman
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A WOMAN was caught stealing beauty products from a drug store in Barangay Binaobao, Bantayan Island on Saturday.
Cheryll Quiatchon, 29, got one bottle of whitening lotion, one bottle of feminine wash, toner, bar soap, 16 sachets of hair conditioner, 15 sachets of coffee and two sachets of juice and hid them inside her bag.
The security guard of the drug store monitored Quiatchon through a CCTV camera after he noticed the suspect’s suspicious moves.
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Quiatchon is now detained in Bantayan jail.
HMM: U.S. Nearing Contract With Boeing For Qatar F-15QAs.
Relations between the U.S. and Qatar were tested in June when Bahrain, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates severed diplomatic and economic ties with Qatar over its alleged support for terrorist organizations. U.S. President Donald Trump praised Saudi Arabia’s actions in a tweet on June 6, writing: “They said they would take a hard line on funding extremism, and all reference was pointing to Qatar. Perhaps this will be the beginning of the end to the horror of terrorism!”
Five months on, Qatar remains shunned by its Gulf neighbors, but the process of hammering out an F-15 deal continues.
At the Paris Air Show in June, Boeing Defense, Space & Security CEO Leanne Caret said production of the 36 aircraft for Qatar would begin in 2019 at the company’s fighter factory in St. Louis.
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Simi has shared the visuals to her hit single, 'Aimasiko'.
Following the success of her sophomore album, Simisola , the singer has blessed her fans with the video to one of the hit records from the project, Aimasiko.
'Aimasiko', which samples the classic song under the same title by Chief Commander Ebenezer Obey preaches patience and preservance.
The video directed by Aje Filmworks features cameos from The Banjos and Ebenezer Obey.
Search Underway For Three People Who Were In Capsized Watercraft
A dive team is looking for three people who wardens believe are in the waters of Square Lake.
According to authorities, four people were in a boat that capsized yesterday afternoon in windy conditions.
Only one of those was wearing a lifejacket and was able to safely get to shore.
Wardens say the group clung to the watercraft until dark.
Square Lake is in Aroostook County, east of Eagle Lake.
New Coffee Taphouse Opening In Superior
Empire Coffee's grand opening is scheduled for Monday, April 30.
SUPERIOR, Wisc. – Two business partners are combining their love for business and coffee by opening a new coffee shop in Superior.
Empire Coffee is located in the growing district of North Tower at 1204 Tower Ave.
There’s food and baked goods from Wednesday Bakery on the menu.
The owners say the concept of Empire Coffee is a taphouse like feel that will offer a variety of coffee.
“At some point dozens of different roasts from alacafe coffee, Duluth Coffee. We’re looking at Backroads Coffee down in Hayward, Wisconsin,” said Empire Coffee CFO Evan Meyer. “We’re also looking into having roasts that we can bring in from other places in this region or even different parts of the country.”
This week is Empire Coffee’s soft opening and the grand opening is scheduled for Monday, April 30.
Aryana Buck is Meyer’s partner at Empire Coffee.
Brown County Rural Electrical Association hosted about 470 members, spouses, employees and guests at the New Ulm Civic Center on April 6, for the cooperative's 80th annual meeting. A total of 232 members registered for the meeting.
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POP Goes The World! presents:
WELLER!!!!
I got tix to see Paul Weller tomorrow night up in D.C., and even if you have a passing knowledge of this show, you know that I worship at the alter of Weller.
So I plan on having a full blown Weller-gasm this afternoon.
My apologies in advance for being more insufferable than usual.
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Valentines for Vets: Students 'speed date' vets to learn local stories of service
Tom Knotts and the defending Class 5-A champion Dutch Fork Silver Foxes will head to the Tar Heel State to open the 2018 season.
Police say a 22-year-old man was shot in the back in North Philadelphia.It happened 5 p.m. Friday in the 2600 block of North Broad Street.The victim was rushed to Temple University Hospital for treatment.He is listed in stable condition.So far, there is no word on a motive for the shooting.------
The Glen Tanar Rest Home in Cavendish Road, Bispham, has been told it ‘requires improvement’ after an inspection.
A report by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the health industry’s watchdog, said the home, which had 19 people living in it, had been rated ‘good’ following its previous inspection in 2015.
“During this inspection, we found the provider was not meeting all legal requirements and have rated the service ‘requires improvement’,” it said.
Written care plans were not always in place, which breached the Health and Social Care Act, it said. Bosses have since started work to ‘implement new care planning documentation in order to address this shortfall’.
Manager Lorraine Ferguson said an action plan had been put in place, with ‘actions and recommendations identified now completed’.
She said: “We have a good staff team with minimal staff turnover and we will work together to ensure we provide high quality safe care.”
The mission is over, comrades.
After six seasons and countless disguises, The Americans ended its run on FX on Wednesday night, delivering a powerful, somewhat quiet and surprising end to Philip (Matthew Rhys) and Elizabeth's (Keri Russell) story.
(Warning, spoilers ahead for The Americans' series finale. Click away now if you've yet to watch!)
Shocker: Philip didn't die! Elizabeth didn't die! Paige (Holly Taylor) didn't die! Henry (Keidrich Sellati) didn't die! No one died! That's right, all of the Jennings family members survived the series finale, but that doesn't mean they didn't suffer, as the spy parents were forced to return to Russia, leaving their children behind.
Restaurant week is a celebration of South Carolina cuisine at hundreds of participating restaurants. From fine to casual dining, participating restaurants will feature special menu items, promotions and discounts.
Diners can sample the Upstate’s newest restaurants, dine at old favorites and taste a variety of exceptional dishes being prepared by chefs at a great value for customers.
Restaurant Week’s goal is to position South Carolina as one of the top culinary destinations in the nation by increasing awareness of the many dining opportunities available in the state, as well as stimulating business and revenue for restaurants throughout South Carolina.
Restaurant Week South Carolina continues through August 20th. Menus, maps, links, telephone numbers and online reservation information are provided at restaurantweeksouthcarolina.com to help you navigate your way during the most delicious week of the year!
On Tuesday, 45-year-old Danny Belcher of Rockwell entered guilty pleas to possession of methamphetamine and eluding.
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The sharemarket is off to a rough start to the week, with an unstable day of trade seeing a rise in stocks of just one fifth of a per cent.
May 3 Humana Inc
* Humana reports detailed first quarter financial results; reaffirms recent full-year 2017 eps guidance increase
* Q1 adjusted earnings per share $2.75
* Q1 gaap earnings per share $7.49
* Sees fy 2017 gaap earnings per share at least $16.91
* Q1 earnings per share view $2.50 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Says full-year 2017 eps guidance of at least $16.91 gaap, at least $11.10 adjusted
* Fy2017 earnings per share view $11.03 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Lucapa Diamond Company has recovered an 89-carat yellow rough diamond from its Mothae mine in Lesotho, it said Friday.
The miner found the stone during bulk sampling in the asset’s southeast zone. The diamond is not part of the miner’s original forecast for the Mothae resource, it said.
“Having recently recovered a 25-carat yellow diamond from the previously untested neck zone in our bulk-sampling program, we are tremendously encouraged that this 89-carat diamond was recovered from the southeast zone, an area of the Mothae kimberlite pipe where there has been very limited historical testing,” said Stephen Wetherall, Lucapa’s managing director.
Lucapa bought 70% of Mothae in 2017, with the Lesotho government holding the remaining shares.
Over the weekend another retailer has announced the closure of hundreds of locations across the country.
Starting at the end of last week, the clothing chain Rue 21 began offering closing sales at 400 locations across the U.S.
The 400 stores represent approximately one-third of the Pennsylvania based teen clothing chain.
In a statement the company said the decision to close the stores was difficult, but necessary.
Like many other retail stores, Rue 21 has been facing the increased competition of online retailers.
And of those stores closing, several are in Michigan – including their location in Cadillac.
Rue 21 is the third retailer to announce closures of their Cadillac locations this year, the others being MC Sports and Payless Shoes.
Didi Gregorius leads baseball in RBI, Joey Votto and Evan Gattis have combined for one home run, and the middle of the Rangers order has been underwhelming. These are some of the statistical oddities we're reviewing on this episode of the Fantasy Baseball Today Podcast.
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Lucian Wintrich, a White House correspondent for conservative website Gateway Pundit, is scheduled to be arraigned Monday in Superior Court in Rockville on a second-degree breach of peace charge in connection with a tussle at a speech he was to deliver at UConn last month.
The incident started when Quinebaug Valley Community College adviser Catherine Gregory took a copy of Wintrich’s speech from the lectern where he was giving a talk titled, “It Is OK To Be White.” Wintrich grabbed Gregory to retrieve his speech and was arrested.
Police said Wintrich grabbed a woman, “pulling her back in a violent manner,” and caused a significant disruption to the event with his “tumultuous behavior.”
Gregory was charged over the weekend with Disorderly Conduct and Criminal Attempt to Commit Larceny in the 6th degree.
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United Hatzolah volunteers raced to the scene of the Coca Cola Bridge near the Ramat Elchanan neighborhood in Bnei Brak on Monday evening after receiving reports the well-known pedestrian bridge had collapsed.
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The bridge, which spans Highway 4, dropped on top of a truck that was passing beneath the structure when it collapsed, trapping the driver.
Volunteers said the trapped truck driver was conscious, according to United Hatzolah spokesperson Raphael Poch, “but his exact medical condition and status is unknown.
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Catherine Zdeblick: Cuban Reflections
Cuban Reflections takes you off the beaten tourist trail to the heart of Cuba and her people. The exhibit compresses Zdeblick's seven trips across Cuba documenting everyday life from Hurricane Matthew to Fidel's funeral.
Opening Reception Sunday, October 15: 2-4pm
Carlton Gebbia has had more drama off screen than she ever did on the show. Her housekeeper sued her for emotional and physical abuse, claiming Gebbia was often under the influence of alcohol and would slap and push her. She also claimed Gebbia tried to harm herself by throwing herself off the the second story of her home. Gebbia denies the claims. She is also in the middle of a divorce from her nearly 20-year marriage to David Gebbia. Looks like the camera stopped rolling too early for this one.
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A murder suspect who was the target of a weekend manhunt stretching from Detroit, Michigan to Mercer County, Pennsylvania has been captured.
According to online records, 28-year-old Perez Smith Jr. was being held in the Mercer County jail as of Monday morning.
Authorities were not immediately available to reveal when or where Smith was captured.
Police from Farrell had been looking for Smith since learning that Smith was wanted for shooting a man walking into a Detroit funeral home on Thursday.
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Investigators told 21 News that they believe Smith drove from Detroit to a relative's home on Hamilton Avenue in Farrell.
Farrell and Sharon police departments, along with the Mercer County's Critical Incident Response Team and Mercer District Attorney's office also searched a second home on Hamilton.
Smith faces charges of premeditated murder and weapons charges in Michigan.
Police: Person found dead at northwest Indiana home
Authorities are investigating the death of a person found in a home Sunday afternoon in northwest Indiana.
Officers were called for a well-being check at the home about 2:30 p.m. on California Avenue in the Lake Eliza area of Porter Township, according to the Porter County sheriff’s office.
A male, whose age wasn’t known, was found dead in the home, the sheriff’s office said.
More details weren’t made available as detectives investigated the death.
Charlie Holt, 5, was crushed to death while visiting the popular Sun Dial restaurant in Atlanta A five-year-old boy has died after he was crushed to death at a popular rotating restaurant in Atlanta on Friday. Charlie Holt suffered a head injury on Friday after getting stuck between the table, which was rotating, and the wall at the Sun Dial restaurant of the Westin Peachtree Plaza Hotel.
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On Monday, President and Melania Trump hosted their first annual White House Easter Egg roll. Both addressed the crowd of thousands on the White House South Lawn.
Three men were shot and killed during an auto racing event on Sunday, a Wisconsin sheriff said.
Kenosha County Sheriff David Beth said authorities responded to the Great Lakes Dragaway in Union Grove around 7 p.m. after receiving reports about shots being fired.
The three men were shot by another man at point-blank range near a food vendor, Beth said at a news conference Sunday night. No suspects were arrested and no one else was injured.
"They have no idea what happened, what caused this," the sheriff said after getting a statement from friends of the victims.
Two of the men died at the scene, and the third died while being transported to a hospital. Beth said at least two of the men were from Aurora, Illinois.
The sheriff's office estimated that more than 5,000 people were at the raceway for an event known as "Larry's Fun Fest." The track's website shows the event included drag racing, tailgating, live entertainment and a car show.
Union Grove is about 25 miles (40.23 kilometers) south of Milwaukee.
MUMBAI: Drake’s fifth studio album Scorpion has upped the ante with its record-breaking first-day steaming numbers. The hitmaker has smashed first-day stream numbers on both Spotify and Apple Music and is on its way to logging the best streaming week of all time. The album has debuted at #1 in 92 countries on Apple Music with 132 million streams on Spotify and 170 million streams on Apple Music. Drake currently occupies 17 of the top 20 slots on Spotify’s Global Top 50 chart, along with 23 of the top 25 slots on the United States Top 50 chart.
The album features guest appearances from Jay-Z and Ty Dolla Sign as well as posthumous appearances from Michael Jackson and Static Major, and additional vocals by a variety of artists, including James Fauntleroy, PartyNextDoor, Nicki Minaj, Future and Nai Palm.
Listen to Scorpion here https://umgi.lnk.to/DRAKEScorpion
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The University Community Orchestra presents its spring concert along with Milwaukee Liederkranz (men's choir). Works by Vaughan Williams, Wagner, Weber, Rodgers, Hovhanness, Kamen, and Meyer.
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Former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak has pleaded not guilty to four charges in a corruption case brought against him by state prosecutors.
Former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak has pleaded not guilty to four charges in a corruption case brought against him by state prosecutors.
“I claim trial,” he said in a barely audible voice as he stood in the dock at the High Court in Kuala Lumpur.
Judge Mohamad Sofian Abdul Razak approved bail at a million ringgit (£190,000) in cash, and told Najib to surrender his two diplomatic passports.
Najib Razak arrives at a court in Kuala Lumpu (YC Hiam/AP)
The criminal charges came two months after the scandal involving the indebted 1MDB state investment fund led to Najib’s shock election defeat.
At a news conference after the hearing, Najib said a trial will be “the best chance for me to clear my name after all the slander and accusations”.
The trial is set to start on February 8, subject to confirmation at a preliminary hearing next month.
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The Indianapolis Colts have a need to add some cornerback depth this offseason and they reportedly worked out free agent Phillip Gaines on Monday, per Howard Blazer.
Colts tryout reported: CB Phillip Gaines. Jets tryout reported: WR Charles Johnson. — Howard Balzer (@HBalzer721) March 19, 2018
With Rashaan Melvin hitting free agency and eventually signing with the Oakland Raiders, the Colts have an extremely young and inexperienced cornerback room, which puts them in the market for depth.
Gaines entered the league in 2014 as a third-round pick with the Kansas City Chiefs but didn’t quite pan out during the four-year stint with the team.
In 41 career games and 16 starts with the Chiefs, Gaines only recorded one interception and 14 passes defended. The 6-foot, 190-pound cornerback might be a project for the Colts if they feel he is a fit for the new Tampa 2 scheme.
Currently, the Colts have 2017 second-round pick Quincy Wilson, Kenny Moore, Nate Hairston and D.J. White are the only cornerbacks on the roster.
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70 years after being robbed of their title as traditional leaders by the Rhodesian regime, government has finally restored the Mazinyo traditional leadership in Gokwe's Manoti area.Officially installing headman Mazinyo the first in Gokwe's St Hughes Primary School, Minister of State for Provincial Affairs in the Midlands Province Owen Ncube said traditional leadership forms an important bedrock of national governance systems.Mr Saka Ronald Mazinyo becomes the first headman who will hold the title since the family was dispossessed of its headmanship in 1938.There are 37 kraal heads under headman Mazinyo who in turn serve under the jurisdiction of Chief Mukhokhi.A melting pot of tonga, karanga and ndebele cultures, the area serves different indigenous people of Zimbabwe.
Member of youth parliament urges politics of inclusiveness
The Young Parliamentarian is a program that was established by the Malawi Parliament. They are elected through a process that is overseen by the …
A text message scam where Oakville Hydro customers are asked to provide credit card information is currently circulating.
Oakville Hydro wants to alert anyone who receives such text messages to refrain from providing credit card information or an Oakville Hydro account number. Also, do not click on a link within the message, which claims to be from Oakville Hydro.
Contact Oakville Hydro to report any incidents. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. or anytime at 905-825-9400 or hydro@oakvillehydro.com.
Oakville Hydro never sends credit card alerts via text message.
Those who believe they’ve been a target or victim of fraud should report the incident to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501. Visit www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/ for more information.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Bioleaders Corp :
* Says it plans to buy 8.7 million shares of Next BT Co., Ltd, a health functional food company, for 36 billion won
* It will hold a 21.79 percent stake(8.7 million shares) in target company after transaction
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I'll never forget the day I came home from work and found my cat lifeless.Unfortunately, it's something every pet owner fears at some point. As our pet age and their health declines, you want to make them as comfortable as possible.I realized that day I was neglecting for weeks to notice the obvious, and not so obvious, signs of liver disease in my cat.I immediately rushed her to emergency veterinarians office that was closest to me.After a long and brutal night of fluids and tests, I was thankfully able to bring my cat home with me… with specific instructions.
The Great Trail Celebration in Cookstown
On August 26th, Canadian communities from coast to coast to coast are celebrating the Trans Canada Trail.
Join the festivities in Cookstown on The Great Trail at the Wellington Street trail access. Bring your bikes, wagons, cameras, sense of adventure and your appetite. Compete in the Trail Scavenger Hunt, learn all about turtles with Kids for Turtles, enjoy a free slice of Bernie’s Pizza for lunch, and much more!
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The fun continues rain or shine,
Bring comfy shoes and lots of water!
See you on the Trail!
Enbridge has been selling off assets and dividing the proceeds to both pay down debt and fund its growth portfolio
On February 8, 1968, a group of Orangeburg students gathered to protest a business owner who refused to integrate his bowling alley. State troopers and the National Guard were called to monitor the tense demonstration.
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April 24 (Reuters) - Inphi Corp:
* ORATION ANNOUNCES Q1 2018 RESULTS
* Q1 NON-GAAP LOSS PER SHARE $0.05
* Q1 GAAP LOSS PER SHARE $0.53
* Q1 EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW $-0.05 — THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S
* SEES Q2 2018 REVENUE $67.3 MILLION TO $71.3 MILLION
* Q1 REVENUE $60.1 MILLION VERSUS I/B/E/S VIEW $61.2 MILLION
* SEES Q2 2018 GAAP BASIC LOSS PER SHARE $0.54 TO $0.56
* SEES Q2 2018 NON-GAAP EARNINGS PER SHARE $0.12 TO $0.14
* Q2 EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW $0.10 — THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
President Donald Trump alluded to the allegations the FBI placed an informant in his 2016 presidential campaign at a rally in Tennessee Tuesday.
“How do you like the fact they had people infiltrating our campaign? Can you imagine?” Trump said to the roaring crowd. “Can you imagine? People infiltrating our campaign. Is there anybody in this big, beautiful arena right now that’s infiltrating our campaign? Will you please raise your hand. That would take courage, huh?”
Trump has branded the political scandal “Spygate” and is basing his allegation on recent revelations from multiple media outlets that an FBI informant made contact with several members of the Trump presidential campaign. The source came to light after Republican lawmakers requested FBI documents detailing the interactions with members of the campaign and its role in developing a counterintelligence investigation against Trump’s associates.
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A man will spend up to 18 years behind bars for the murder of his ex-girlfriend in Sydney's inner west.
As lawmakers crack down on opioid distribution, local pain patients are being forced to find other options.
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Biogen had reasonably solid earnings but they did nothing to change the company’s bleak outlook.
Headline results were decent: Sales of $3.1 billion fell short of analyst estimates, though adjusted earnings of $6.05 a share topped expectations. Both sales and per-share earnings grew by more than 10% from a year earlier. However, a closer look at Biogen’s quarter suggests the company will struggle to generate growth in the near future. Shares, which are down about 20% this year, sold off further Tuesday morning as a result.
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When I learned of Tom Petty‘s passing earlier this week, one of the first people I thought of was my friend George Murphy. Though I first met George through his band Scantron and his association with Low Cut Connie, I quickly found out about his skills as a multimedia master. One of the most recent projects that George and his team at Planet Ten worked on was the production of on-stage visuals for Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers’ 40th anniversary tour.
In our chat, George describes his experience, from the pre-tour collaboration between his crew and Petty’s, to candid moments with members of the band. He also recalls his visit to the band’s personal archive and what it’s like to work with an icon of American music.
Listen to my conversation with George Murphy below, and watch a compilation reel of visuals that Planet Ten produced for the final Heartbreakers tour:
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Say hello to the valley's first baby of 2017!
Her name is Rylin, and she was born at 12:27 a.m. at Sunrise Hospital. She weighed in at 6 pounds 12 ounces, and is nearly 20 inches long.
For her parents, her New year's birthday came as a welcome surprise.
"I wasn't expecting her to come until next week... but she had other plans," said Rylan's mother, Joslind. "She was like 'I'm coming on New Year's so I don't care what y'all say!'"
Joslind said that she and her child are doing well. She's also looking forward to getting a nap in while she can.
Pump-maker Pfeiffer rejects Busch bid, forecasts strong demand
BERLIN, Feb 15 Germany's Pfeiffer Vacuum publicly rejected a takeover bid from rival Busch on Wednesday, saying it lacked a control premium and did not reflect the growth potential for vacuum pumps.
Photo: Another Nigerian Man Declared Wanted In UK
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Jean Todt says F1 will never abandon its petrol-based origins and join Formula E as an all-electric powered series.
"It’s impossible," the FIA president told La Presse newspaper.
"F1 is an absolutely different discipline," he insisted.
Todt said he is a great supporter and fan of Formula E, but he thinks F1 took the right path by heading in the hybrid direction a few years ago.
"It is a huge step forward compared to what we had before," said the Frenchman.
However, Todt also said the progress made by Formula E since its inception has been "remarkable".
"We have a dozen manufacturers who want to get involved, and have been approached by some of the biggest cities in the world," he said.
"Today there are brands like Renault that are in F1 and Formula E."
And Todt was also quoted by Le Journal de Montreal: "I am confident that one day Ferrari will follow suit, and we would like to see that."
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JAMES CITY - James City County administrator Bryan Hill said supervisors have given him the go-ahead to pursue discussions with Colonial Williamsburg about the possibility of buying commercial land the foundation has in the county.
“The Board of Supervisors has authorized and allowed me to reach or discuss potential land purchase with CW,” Hill said.
Hill said he would meet with Colonial Williamsburg president Mitchell Reiss in the next week to two weeks to begin the discussions.
Colonial Williamsburg owns 11 properties in James City County worth $8.3 million, according to James City County property records. Most of that property is on Pocahontas Trail, according to Paul Holt, county planning director.
In 2016, the foundation paid $76,021.26 in total taxes to James City County, according to a Colonial Williamsburg fact sheet on the schedule of taxes paid.
Credit Suisse names Royal Dutch Shell (NYSE:RDS.A) one of its potential surprise stocks for 2017:
"Several of the current CEO's predecessors have struggled to regain focus and efficiency in an effort to turn the business around and made bad capital allocation decisions. Whilst it may be hard to believe in cultural change, especially for an organization with a distinctive culture such as RDS, we would argue that (a) under the right leadership, and (b) when a downturn has been sufficiently long, organizations can create lasting improvements. For example, RDS is taking on board some of BG’s best practices, and has no intention of pursuing complex ‘iconic’ projects, of which there were many in the past cycle with weak returns (due to cost overruns)."
Firm says planned divestments may be easier to complete given the faster-than-expected rebalance of oil markets.
A Cliffside Park police car struck and seriously injured a drunken pedestrian before dawn Tuesday, authorities confirmed.
An investigation by the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office was in the preliminary stages, they said, adding that any information would come from Acting Prosecutor Dennis Calo.
The 34-year-old victim had been drinking before he was dropped off by a car and was struck by the patrol vehicle on Palisades Avenue near the corner of Cliff Street just before 2 a.m., authorities told Daily Voice.
He was taken to Hackensack University Medical Center, they said.
"The victim is still alive" although seriously injured, a law enforcement official said late Wednesday morning.
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A central neighbourhood in Madrid turned into a battlefield last night following the death of a street vendor in a police persecution.
The footage, captured yesterday evening (March 15), shows the moment rioters set fire to dustbins on a road in Lavapies district before running away from police officers.
According to reports, at least 20 people were injured in clashes with police forces and six were arrested.
Mame Mbaye Ndiaye, born in Senegal, died of a heart attack in a police chase after getting caught selling perfumes in the street.
Those are the thoughts of former Chelsea striker-turned-pundit Tony Cascarino.
Ozil’s form has been questioned of late, especially his anonymous display in the 3-1 defeat to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge 11 days ago.
Wenger has refused to confirm whether the German midfield maestro will start against the Bavarians tonight (7.45pm) in the first leg of their last-16 Champions League tie in the Allianz Arena.
But Cascarino has urged Wenger to pick an industrious, dynamic side that can handle the power of Bayern.
And he thinks Ozil should be dropped.
“Arsene [Wenger] must pick an athletic and dynamic team,” Cascarino told The Times.
“The Babysitters Club” series written by Ann M. Martin in the late 1980s wasn’t all fluff. It’s the story of entrepreneurial girls creating their own business, something girls in books weren’t really doing back then.
Jurors for Bill Cosby's criminal sex assault case in suburban Philadelphia will come from across the state.
The panel will be chosen in Allegheny County. Pittsburgh, the county seat, is nearly a 300-mile drive from the Montgomery County courthouse, where the trial is set to start by early June. The jury will be sequestered.
The decision Monday comes after the comedian's lawyers asked for outside jurors because of ongoing publicity.
They suggested a large, diverse jury pool from either Philadelphia or the Pittsburgh area. Defense lawyer Brian McMonagle says he has no immediate comment on the decision from the state Supreme Court.
Cosby is charged with drugging and molesting a former Temple University employee in 2004 at his suburban Philadelphia estate. He turns 80 next month.
Cosby has pleaded not guilty and remains free on $1 million bail.
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OUAGADOUGOU (Reuters) - Burkina Faso security forces killed three suspected jihadist attackers at a restaurant in central Ouagadougou but there are still people trapped inside the building, the Communications Minister Remi Dandjinou said on state TV on Monday.
The gunmen have killed at least 17 people and wounded eight since attacking the Aziz Istanbul restaurant in the city center late on Sunday.
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Willie — whose new album includes a song called "Still Not Dead" — was rushed to a local hospital after being forced to end his show very early in his set at the USANA Amphitheatre in Utah. He later went to social media to write: "I am sorry to have to cut the SLC show short tonight. The altitude got to me. I am feeling better now & headed for lower ground." But this wasn't his first disturbing show in 2017!
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Police repulses militants attack on DI Khan post
DERA ISMAIL KHAN: The police on Wednesday repulsed a militant attack on their post in Kulachi area in the district, police said.
They said that the militants staged an attack on a police post in Kulachi Daraban Bypass Raid the other night.
The cops manning the post returned the fire and forced the militants to retreat. No cop was hurt in the attack, police.
The police lodged a case against unknown militants under sections-324 and 353 of Pakistan Panel Code (PPC).
Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves said the Government is providing the enabling environment to encourage more young people to get involved in the Agriculture Sector.
The Prime Minister said in light of this a Food Science Lab is being constructed at the Community college at Villa.
Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves, delivered the feature address at the opening of the Montreal Greenhouse Park last week and said it is critical for the youths of this country to combine their knowledge and entrepreneurial skills to advance the Agricultural Sector
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MLS is set to undergo a serious upgrade in FIFA 18.
EA Sports revealed on Sunday that the league would receive all new presentation including an exclusive new broadcast package. The game will also feature facial scannings of many more MLS stars while the LA Galaxy’s StubHub Center will join the Vancouver Whitecaps’ BC Place and Seattle Sounders’ CenturyLink Field as playable stadiums.
This year’s edition of FIFA is set to release on Sept. 29.
Here’s a closer look at the new broadcast package featuring MLS upgrades:
Tomas Berdych needed two hours and three sets to overcome strong resistance from Russian qualifier Andrey Kuznetsov and reach the second round of the Monte Carlo Masters on Monday. Berdych, a runner-up at the Country Club two years ago, converted only two of his 11 break points and rallied Kuznetsov 4-6, 6-3, 6-4.
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DONETSK, Ukraine — About 1,000 residents of Ukraine's largest rebel-held city have demonstrated outside the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe's office there to complain that the monitoring mission in the conflict is ineffective.
Demonstrators in Donetsk Wednesday carried banners telling OSCE monitors to "open your eyes" and "speak the truth."
More than 9,800 people have died since April 2014 in fighting in eastern Ukraine between government forces and Russia-backed separatists. Fighting on Donetsk's outskirts escalated for several days early in the month.
The local monitors' director, Olga Skripovskaya, said unarmed staff had been unable to reach a section of the city that was coming under sniper fire.
President Trump has agreed to declassify a controversial memo, over the objections of his top law enforcement officials.
The president tweeted this morning: "The top leadership and investigators of the FBI and the justice department have politicized the sacred investigative process in favor of democrats and against republicans."
The memo - written by republican congressman Devin Nunes - reportedly claims the FBI and department of justice abused surveillance of Trump campaign officials as part of it's Russia probe.
The FBI has pushed back saying it has grave concerns about the memo's accuracy.
White House officials say the president is releasing the memo - in full, without any changes. It has been sent back to the house intelligence committee for its release.
Democrats say Nunes cherry picked different classified elements to put a partisan slant on the investigation.
FBI director Christopher Wray is likely to issue a rebuttal when - or if - the memo is released.
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A Littleover singer has sailed through the X-Factor auditions as part of a girl group called Lemonade, according to insiders.
It is understood that the girl named Mya was a pupil at the Littleover Community School until she left this summer.
The group initially auditioned in the first round of the competition which was shown on Sunday, October 1, where she can be seen in brief shots with her bandmates.
Find out how X Factor hopeful James Alton got on when ITV show aired
Insiders are tight-lipped, but the word is that the group will be appearing soon in the Boot Camp stage of the show.
The group would have been selected from countless auditions which were not necessarily all televised.
The X-Factor is currently in its 14th season since it first aired in 2004.
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Kevin Abeyta was identified by family and friends as the man who died early Wednesday in a townhome fire in Durango.
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Deputies in Union County said the parents of a four-year-old child were arrested on Friday after the child was seen wandering in the street.
Deputies said they were called to Peach Orchard Road for a report of a child in the road.
When deputies arrived, they learned that a couple had taken the child into their home to keep him warm. The child’s shirt was on backwards and his shoes were on the wrong feet, deputies said.
Deputies said they were able to locate the parents, Casey Roach and Emily Harkins, at a nearby address on Peach Orchard Road. Deputies said Roach refused to give them information or cooperate and was taken into custody.
Deputies said Harkins told them she had been cleaning and had fallen asleep, but the child was with her at the time.
Harkins was also taken into custody. Both she and Roach were charged with unlawful child neglect, deputies said.
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NEW YORK (AP) - Kellogg is buying protein bar maker RXBar, just days after the cereal company hired a former vitamin executive as CEO.
Kellogg, best known for Frosted Flakes and Pop-Tarts, has struggled to make its cereals and snacks more appealing to Americans who want to avoid sugary processed foods. Its revenue has suffered, falling every year since 2013. RXBar says its bars are made with egg whites, fruits and nuts, and exclude dairy, soy or gluten. Last week, Kellogg Co. hired new CEO Steven Cahillane from vitamin seller Nature's Bounty Co. as it seeks to offer healthier packaged foods.
The Battle Creek, Michigan-based company said Friday it will pay $600 million for RXBar's parent company Chicago Bar Co. The deal is expected to be completed by the end of the year.
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Her ceramic tableware, under the brand name Domestica , is being sold at The Box, a store in the Tel Aviv port. A sculptor and a photographer whose work has been shown around the world, Iris Nesher is now concentrating her energy on ceramics specifically plates, platters and bowls.
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PENDLETON, Ore. (AP) — An Oregon fire chief announced his sudden retirement following a two-and-a-half-year span in the position.
The East Oregonian reports Pendleton Fire Chief Mike Ciraulo retired Monday, effective immediately.
According to a release Monday, Ciraulo and the city administration began having discussions about his retirement over the past two weeks. Although talks initially revolved around departing on June 30, the retirement date was moved up to Monday once Ciraulo committed to leaving the fire department.
City Manager Robb Corbett referred questions about what led to the retirement discussions to Ciraulo, but says it was the fire chief’s decision.
Ciraulo declined to say whether the retirement was his decision or a directive from city administration.
Stuart Roberts, police chief and public safety director for the city, says Assistant Fire Chief Shawn Penninger will be interim fire chief.
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Candice Gregoris, Jeanie Calleja, Tim Blair, Ben Beauchemin and Isabel Zed Tee do stand-up and then get analyzed by in-house therapist Nicole Passmore. 8 pm. $5.
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A Maine high school student who fled his native Zambia says the experience of participating in a national spoken poetry competition was "heaven" even though he didn't advance.
Deering High School junior Allan Monga had to go to court to become one of 53 participants Tuesday in the national Poetry Out Loud competition in Washington, D.C.
U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree, who championed his cause, said the asylum seeker learned about "persisting through challenges to chase your dreams."
A federal judge allowed the 19-year-old Monga to participate in the competition hosted by the National Endowment for the Arts. The NEA originally prohibited Monga from competing because he hasn't been granted legal asylum.
Monga told the Portland Press Herald that, "Just being here and experiencing this was like heaven."
A SpaceX capsule rocketed to the International Space Station from the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida on Monday, carrying tons of science experiments, plus ice cream.
As has become customary on these cargo flights, SpaceX landed its leftover booster back at Cape Canaveral shortly after lift-off, a key to its long-term effort to recycle rockets and reduce costs.
It was the 14th successful booster landing for SpaceX and the sixth on the giant X at the company's designated touchdown spot at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, just a few miles from its NASA-leased launch pad at Kennedy Space Centre.
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BRUSSELS, Feb 2 (Reuters) - The next negotiation round between Britain and the European Union on the terms of divorce and the transition period that is to follow will run from Tuesday to Friday next week, the EU’s chief negotiator Michel Barnier said.
The round will tackle issues linked to the governance of the withdrawal agreement, the border between Northern Ireland and Ireland and the transition period, Barnier said on Twitter, noting that he will first spend Monday in London, where he will meet his opposite number, Brexit Secretary David Davis.
On Friday, there will be a meeting in Brussels at the level of coordinators’ of the negotiations which will sum up the round and at which Britain will update the EU on its request for a close future trade relationship.
EU and British officials, asked if this meant that Britain would spell out its demands in detail, declined to comment. (Reporting By Jan Strupczewski in Brussels and Andrew MacAskill in London; Editing by Alastair Macdonald)
Carthage head coach Scott Surratt calls it ink poisoning, but the Associated Press released it preseason poll Monday. As you would expect, the reigning Class 4A Division I champions are number one in Class 4A. And Gilmer is right behind them.
From Class 6A, John Tyler received respect and is ranked number 16.
Class 3a is loaded! Arp and West Rusk are in the same district, so that's fun. Defending champion Mineola is 14th.
And down in 2A, usual suspect Tenaha is ranked 2nd. Watch the video for all the rankings.
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Science is a recurring theme on CNN 10 this Thursday. From an update on an eruption in Hawaii to the discovery of a victim in Pompeii, we're exploring stories related to volcanology. And that's followed by a bit of pomology as we take a bite out of a rare, white strawberry. Finally, biology factors in to a mayfly swarm in Louisiana.
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The decision by a Turkish court to keep in prison Taner Kilic, the head of Amnesty International's Turkey office, despite an earlier decision to release him, "risks setting an unfortunate precedent as it casts serious doubts about the existence of effective legal remedy," EU commissioners Federica Mogherini and Johannes Hahn said on Friday. They also condemned the detention of the members of the Turkish Medical Association's executive committee.
LOS ANGELES — Shonda Rhimes, the creator of popular television series such as “Scandal” and “Grey’s Anatomy,” has signed a deal to make new shows for Netflix.
The streaming service announced late Sunday that Rhimes’ Shondaland production company is moving to Netflix. Netflix wrote in a news release that Rhimes’ shows “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Scandal” and “How to Get Away With Murder” would continue to air on ABC.
Rhimes wrote in a statement that she was grateful to the network for giving her career a start, but she was looking forward to expanding her audience and “creative identity” with Netflix.
She wrote that she and Netflix Chief Content Officer Ted Sarandos had developed a plan for the next phase of Rhimes’ career. She said Netflix offered her and her team “limitless possibilities.”
On Friday, the flu's death toll in Kentucky reached 100. In Tennessee, two more children died from the flu, bringing the state's death toll to seven.
We're just hitting the peak of flu season, so now is the time to get vaccinated.
If you feel like your too busy to go to the doctor, an urgent care clinic is a good option.
"We can get you in and get you out. Our average time door to door is less than an hour," said Dr. Robert Cranfield of CareNow. "We do have extended hours for convenience and we're open weekends as well."
The flu is very contagious and difficult to keep from spreading, especially in tight spaces like your home.
If your loved one is sick, sleep in separate beds if you can.
Avoid touching your face and, of course, keep surfaces disinfected.
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Rachel Weisz is showing off her growing baby bump!
The 48-year-old pregnant actress stepped out at the Disobedience premiere as part of the 2018 Tribeca Film Festival on Tuesday (April 24) at BMCC Tribeca PAC in New York City.
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Rachel and her husband Daniel Craig just announced the pregnancy last week.
She was also joined at the event by her co-stars Rachel McAdams and Alessandro Nivola.
Disobedience follows a woman who returns to the community that shunned her for her attraction to a childhood friend. Once back, their passions reignite as they explore the boundaries of faith and sexuality.
FYI: Rachel Weiszis wearing a Chloé dress.
May 3 Rogers Sugar Inc:
* Rogers Sugar Inc interim report for the 2nd quarter 2017 results
* Rogers Sugar Inc - volume for Q2 of fiscal 2017 was 168,723 metric tonnes compared to 161,638 metric tonnes
* Qtrly consumer volume was higher than last year's comparable quarter by approximately 600 metric tonnes but was slightly lower than first half of fiscal 2016
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TORONTO - A coalition of business groups says Ontario's proposed changes to labour laws will put 185,000 jobs at risk in the first two years of being implemented.
The Keep Ontario Working Coalition, which includes groups such as the Ontario Chamber of Commerce and the Retail Council of Canada, has released an economic impact analysis of the labour reforms in Bill 148.
A spokesman for the coalition says the bill will have "dramatic unintended consequences," including job losses.
The proposed legislation would, among other things, raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour, require equal pay for part-time workers and expand personal emergency leave.
Business groups have repeatedly expressed concerns about the minimum wage increase and the pace at which it would be implemented.
The bill would boost the minimum wage, which is currently set to rise with inflation from $11.40 an hour to $11.60 in October, up to $14 on Jan. 1, 2018, and $15 the following year.
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. - Xander Velez was the first baby to be born in 2017.
The little guy was born at 12:43 a.m. at Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies in Orlando and weighed 6 pounds, 11 ounces.
His mother, Isuanet Maldonado, said she and her husband had been trying for four years to have a baby and that Xander is a blessing.
Maldonado said she found out another woman was in labor, but she wanted to make sure she had the first baby of 2017.
“I just looked at the clock at every push that I did. I was like, ‘it’s 12 o’clock, let’s do this,’ and it was like special, and I couldn’t believe that he was actually the first,” Maldonado said.
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A South Carolina woman who spent two months chained inside a metal container says her captor bragged that he was good at killing people and warned her she could be next if she fought back or ran.
New York: The White House said on Wednesday that negotiations at the demilitarised zone along the border between North and South Korea for the summit were going well and that it expects the historic meeting to take place on June 12.
The announcement came as a senior North Korean official made a rare visit to the United States even as the leaders of the two countries appeared far apart on the central issue of Pyongyang's nuclear weapons.
North Korea's Kim Yong Chol walks into a hotel in New York. Photo: AP
Kim Yong Chol, a close aide of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and vice chairman of the ruling Workers' Party's Central Committee, arrived at New York's John F. Kennedy airport on a flight from Beijing. He was later seen entering a hotel in midtown Manhattan.
Kim Yong Chol is due to meet with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday and Thursday to discuss whether to go ahead with an unprecedented meeting between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim.
Over 10,000 people are expected to attend the Dublin Tech Summit over the next two days.
The event - which takes place in the Convention Centre - will see global figures in innovation, technology and business come together to discuss the future of technology.
It is expected to be a major boost for the economy and tourism, with over half of the attendees coming from overseas.
Head of Communications with Fáilte Ireland, Alex Connolly, outlined what we can expect.
"They've got a packed programme with some great speakers," he said.
"They're really looking at: What is the future of the tech industry?
"So anybody who's interested in tech and where the industry is going are going to be attending
"And it'll be a high-profile calling card for future conferences and particularly for future tech conferences, which is a space we think Ireland can play a particularly strong part in."
The Lexington County Sheriff's Department says a 16-year-old high school student was detained at school after a loaded handgun and drugs were found on him.
The Airport High School student, who was not identified because of his age, was searched by a school resources officer, according to Sheriff Jay Koon.
“One of our school resource officers found a .380 handgun concealed in a pair of shorts under the student’s pants after school administrators searched the student’s backpack,” Koon said. “Administrators found substances that are believed to be illegal drugs as well as ammunition during their initial search.”
Koon said administrators told the school resource officer about their "reasonable suspicions" before the search.
The student was charged with unlawful carry of a pistol, unlawful carry of a pistol on school grounds and simple possession of marijuana.
He’s being held at the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice.
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A bakery in Wisconsin is embracing those without someone to love on Valentine's Day.The shop in Osh Kosh is selling Valentine's Day sweets that aren't so sweet. These cookies are adorned with phrases like, "Love sucks" and "Bite me."The bakery's owner says she came up with the idea because not everybody has a Valentine and she didn't want to leave those people out.
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Iredell Family Care Center in Taylorsville is offering discounted Athletic Screenings for Alexander County athletes on Tuesday, May 30, from 5-7 pm in the Alexander Central High School varsity gym.
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MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A Philippine army commander says government forces have foiled an attempt by a few dozen Muslim militants aligned with the Islamic State group to attack a small southern town in fighting that left four gunmen dead.
Army Lt. Col. Harold Cabunoc says troops clashed with 30 to 40 militants Tuesday and drove them away from the small farming community of Mopac where they planned to launch an attack on the town hall of Datu Paglas town about a half kilometer (quarter mile) away.
Cabunoc said Wednesday the militants from the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters led by Solaiman Tudon occupied several abandoned houses in Mopac, where he used to live, over the weekend but his family and other villagers asked the gunmen to leave.
Troops later clashed with the militants.
An El Cajon police officer shot a man who was armed with a knife and refused to listen to commands on Sunday night, a department official said. The shooting, shortly after 9 p.m., came after the officer responded to calls of a disturbance in the area of 2nd Street and Oakdale Avenue, Lt.
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U.S. President Donald Trump's national security adviser has met with Pakistani officials on his first visit to the South Asian country since the United States dropped its largest non-nuclear bomb on neighboring Afghanistan. H.R. McMaster arrived in Islamabad on Monday after holding talks in Afghanistan on efforts to combat the Taliban and the Islamic State group's Afghan affiliate, which was the target of Thursday's massive bombing.
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OMG! Is Miracle Trying To Dump Nina After BBNaija? Here’s What He Said
Miracle Dumps Nina After BBNaija? Just few days after the Grand finale of Reality Television Show, Big Brother Naija #BBNaija, questions as to whether romantically involved couple, Miracle and Nina will continue their relationship. The BBNaija Winner has probably confirmed this in a new interview. Here’s what Miracle said in an Interview. Fans of have been …
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U.S. stocks faded a bit from their record highs on Friday after telecom and energy stocks sank. The loss for the Standard & Poor’s 500 index was small, but it was the first in nearly two weeks.
On Thursday:
The Standard & Poor’s 500 index fell 2.74 points, or 0.1 per cent, to 2,549.33.
The Dow Jones industrial average slipped 1.72, or less than 0.1 per cent, to 22,773.67.
The Nasdaq composite added 4.82, or 0.1 per cent, to 6,590.18.
The Russell 2000 index of smaller-company stocks fell 1.87, or 0.1 per cent, to 1,510.22
For the week:
The S&P 500 is up 29.97 points, or 1.2 per cent.
The Dow is up 368.58 points, or 1.6 per cent.
The Nasdaq is up 94.22 points, or 1.5 per cent.
The Russell 200 is up 19.35 points, or 1.3 per cent.
For the year:
The S&P 500 is up 310.50 points, or 13.9 per cent.
The Dow is up 3,011.07 points, or 15.2 per cent.
The Nasdaq is up 1,207.06 points, or 22.4 per cent.
The Russell 200 is up 153.09 points, or 11.3 per cent.
Larry Kwong, the first player of Asian heritage to appear in an NHL game, has died at age 94.
Kwong, who played a shift with the New York Rangers in a March 13, 1948 game against the Montreal Canadiens, died on Thursday in Calgary according to an obituary posted online.
Born in Vernon, B.C., on June 17, 1923, Kwong played as a youth with his hometown Hydrophones before moving up to the senior ranks, joining the Trail Smoke Eaters as an 18-year-old.
He eventually joined the New York Rovers, a Rangers farm team, and led them in scoring in the 1947–1948 season.
Australia is to scrap a temporary visa for skilled overseas workers in a bid to give Australians priority over foreigners for local jobs.
The popular 457 visa, which allows foreigners to live and work in Australia for up to four years, will be replaced with a stricter scheme that requires a criminal background check.
It will also include tougher English language requirements, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said.
The list of occupations that qualify for the new visa will be sharply reduced.
"We are an immigration nation, but the fact remains: Australian workers must have priority for Australian jobs," Mr Turnbull said in a Facebook video announcing the change.
The decision by Australia comes a day before US President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order that will make changes to a visa programme which takes high-skilled workers to America. The White House said the current visa programme undercuts American workers by bringing in cheaper labour.
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Police have arrested one suspect and are searching for a second in connection with a series of retail thefts in Rockford.
Rockford Police say officers have been investigating the retail thefts at a local retailer for the past several months.
Detectives recently identified two suspects in this investigation, Roy Fiorello III and Christian Littrell, who they believe are responsible for these thefts.
Fiorello, 34, of Rockford, was arrested Sunday and charged with retail theft.
Police are continuing to search for Littrell, 39, of Rockford. He is wanted on retail theft charges.
Bond for both men has been set at $50,000.
Anyone with information about this case or the whereabouts of Christian Littrell is asked to contact the Rockford Police Department Investigations Bureau, 779-500-6551, or Crime Stoppers, 815-963-7867.
The Sussex County Council begins a new year Tuesday morning – with the swearing in of new council member I-G Burton and returning members Sam Wilson and Mike Vincent. The new council and row office members will be sworn in at 9am. The regular council meeting will begin at 10 and after a new president and vice president are elected, they will recognize two retiring employees – Clerk of the Peace John Brady and P&Z Director Lawrence Lank. The council will also present a proclamation to the Woodbridge High School Football team for their championship season.
The official TIME 100 list of the world's most influential people will be out on April 20
MANILA, Philippines – Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte topped the TIME 100 Reader Poll, the newsmagazine said Monday, April 17.
The TIME 100 Reader Poll is an online survey of who the magazine's readers think should be included in the publication's annual TIME 100 list of the world's most influential people.
TIME said Duterte received 5% of the total "yes" votes in the poll, followed closely by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Pope Francis, Bill Gates, and Mark Zuckerberg (all at 3% of the "yes" votes).
In the online survey, readers were asked who they think should be part of the prestigious list, by clicking "yes" or "no" in a gallery of 114 pre-determined personalities, from politics to the arts. The poll ran from March 24 to April 16.
The magazine said the official TIME 100 list – determined by the publication's editors – will be out on April 20. – Rappler.com
Megyn Kelly salary
Syracuse native and Syracuse University alumna Megyn Kelly may be getting paid more than previous reports suggested. An unnamed NBC staffer tells DailyMailTV that the former Fox News star is getting paid $23 million a year for a 3-year contract -- well above the $17 million salary originally rumored (but still less than the $25M she turned down at Fox News). But as ratings for her Sunday newsmagazine struggled, and early reactions to her new "Today" show role have been less than favorable, executives are reportedly upset. "This is insane! How on earth can they justify paying her $69 million for three years? It's obscene and a giant slap in the face to all of NBC's established stars," an unnamed staffer told DailyMailTV.
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Police: Man strikes 2 cruisers during chase across states
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Authorities say a man led police on a chase from Massachusetts to Rhode Island, striking two police cruisers in the process.
Police say the chase began near Fall River, Massachusetts, on Saturday as officers were searching for a suspect in connection with the vandalism of the city's police station.
Authorities say the 20-year-old suspect struck a police cruiser in Seekonk and continued to flee before crashing into another Seekonk cruiser in East Providence. The police officers involved in the crash were not injured.
The man has been arrested and charged with felony assault with a dangerous weapon, reckless driving and a fugitive from justice.
He is expected in court Monday.
CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. — Police say a security guard arrested in connection with two attacks on women in a Florida neighborhood has told investigators he has a problem.
The police report on the Sunday arrest of 25-year-old Dante M. Collins says he admitted trying to sexually attack the two women, who were able to get away after he pushed them to the ground in February and April.
Police say he also confessed to as many as 10 other attempted attacks in a neighborhood of Coral Springs.
Court record show Collins described himself as a sex addict in 2014, after he was arrested in Hollywood on complaints of a man exposing himself to women.
Now he's being held on $250,000 on sexual battery charges. Jail records don't list a lawyer.
MAHONING COUNTY, Ohio (WKBN) – The Mahoning County OVI Task Force will be holding multiple sobriety checkpoints from Aug. 18 – 20, according to the Canfield Police Department.
There will also be local saturation patrols throughout Mahoning County this week and over the weekend.
Police said the primary goal of the task force is to make roadways safer.
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to the security of Russia's three Baltic neighbors amid worries that the United States may not be fully committed to the defense of NATO allies following statements by President-elect Donald Trump.McCain, chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, said during a visit to Estonia on Tuesday thatHe says the U.S. remains committed to NATO, but that having soldiers assigned to Estonia full-time instead of during rotations would strengthen military ties between the two nations.McCain, a critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin, is touring Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania this week with fellow Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham and Democrat Sen. Amy Klobuchar. The lawmakers also plan to visit Ukraine, Georgia and Montenegro.
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Gloucester Township Police are asking for assistance in identifying a person of interest captured on surveillance video setting several townhouses on fire.
The person of interest is described as a white male in his teens or early twenties who is seen in the video pouring a flammable liquid onto several townhouses and intentionally setting them on fire. The video was captured June 26, 2018 at 2:46 a.m.
This is the fourth fire to occur at this site, Iron Gate Road in Erial, all seemingly set intentionally in the early morning before day break. The other fires have occurred on Sept. 29, 2017, Nov. 27, 2017, Jan. 3, 2018, and June 26, 2018.
Anyone with information about these suspicious fires or who can identify the suspect in the video should call the Gloucester Township Police Department at 856-228-4500 or the GTDP Anonymous Crime Tip Line at 856-842-5560.
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - Guangdong Janus Intelligent Group Corp Ltd:
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Two people are sent to the hospital last night (2 July) following a West Bay Road collision.
Police say neither suffered life-threatening injuries. According to the RCIPS the incident happened shortly before 8 p.m. near the intersection with Lawrence Boulevard.
Police say a jeep and motorcycle crashed as the jeep was turning right into Wendy’s parking lot. Police said the male motorcycle rider and the female driver of the jeep were taken to the hospital.
The vehicles were heavily damaged. No arrests have been made.
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The museum at China’s Imperial Forbidden City has recently started offering visitors personalized ceramic replicas of ancient vases made at the imperial kilns once used only for emperors. The vases can be bought in the museum’s online store. The new trinkets are part of a campaign by the Chinese Administration of Cultural Heritage to update national museums and galleries and capture the interest of the rising millennial middle class, who are changing their spending habits to focus more on culture and experiences than on luxury goods. Other updates include a virtual reality tour of the Palace Museum, an augmented reality app at the Jinsha Site Museum in Chengdu, and new emojis of Chinese cultural treasures.
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Australian No.1 Minjee Lee has bolted out to a commanding four-shot lead early in her final round of the women's Vic Open at 13th Beach.
Lee started the day a shot clear of countrywoman Karis Davidson and quickly extended that advantage to four strokes with a birdie at the third hole and an eagle three at the par-5 fifth.
Davidson is in outright second at six under, a shot clear of Australian Hannah Green and Swede Caroline Hedwall.
Lee, the world No.20, claimed the Vic Open title as a 17-year-old amateur back in 2014.
She has since won three times on the US LPGA Tour.
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Cheyenne police are asking for the public's help in identifying a man who robbed a Cheyenne gas station at gunpoint this morning. Officer Kevin Malatesta says police were called to the Big D Exxon at 3330 E. Lincolnway around 5:50 a.m. "When officers responded they found the suspect had already left," said Malatesta.
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A man's body has been found almost three years after he went missing.
Glenn Nayler, who was also known as Glenn Doyle and was 35, was last seen on February 14, 2015.
South Wales Police confirmed that a body found in Forest Fawr at Castle Coch in Tongwynlais, Cardiff , on November 26 had been identified as Mr Nayler.
His family have been informed and police say they are not treating the death as suspicious.
Police made an appeal in May 2015 for information about Mr Nayler’s whereabouts.
Speaking at the time, Detective Sergeant Matt Powell, from Cardiff CID, said: “I want to reassure Glen that he has done nothing wrong and we just need to see him to ensure he is safe and well. This can be done discretely and how he wishes.”
Police said an inquest into his death will be held in due course.
Pro-life advocates in Cebu on Saturday held a forum to help people decide on issues concerning morals.
Dr. Rene Josef Bullecer, country director of Human Life International, said it is important for every Filipino to have an informed choice on proposals to legalize divorce, gay union, and medical marijuana in the Philippines.
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“Many people are deceived by fake news or just simply go with the flow. They forget to reflect on what really is proper,” he said in an interview.
Bullecer said they will hold more activities to encourage the people to get rid of bills that destroys the family and life. This includes a prayer rally in Cebu City this February 24.
“May the Lord spare the Philippines from these Godless bills,” he said.
Present during the forum were Buhay Rep. Lito Atienza, Rep. Raul del Mar of Cebu City’s north district, lawyers Gloria Dalawampu, Democrito Barcenas, and Magdalena Lepiten.
Neymar slammed conditions in Bolivia as "inhuman" after Brazil players needed oxygen following their 0-0 World Cup qualifying draw in La Paz on Thursday.
The result mattered little for Brazil, who had already secured their position as group winners, but it proved to be a frustrating day in the Bolivian capital.
Bolivia goalkeeper Carlos Lampe stole the show, producing a wonderful performance to keep Brazil at bay, denying Neymar, Gabriel Jesus, Willian and Dani Alves.
Conditions in La Paz are notoriously difficult for most foreign players due to the altitude, with its estimated elevation of 3,650 metres above sea level making it the highest capital city in the world.
As a result of the altitude, many Brazil players had to take on oxygen after the match and Neymar was particularly vocal about such a situation.
He wrote on Instagram: "Inhuman to play in such conditions, field, altitude, ball… Everything [was] bad.
"But we were happy for the performance of the team even with these conditions."
BUCHAREST, June 15 (Reuters) - Romanian President Klaus Iohannis on Thursday called on politicians to solve the country's political crisis and will only appoint a new prime minister if the incumbent resigns or loses a non-confidence vote in parliament, his spokeswoman said on Thursday.
Current premier Sorin Grindeanu refused to resign after his ruling Social Democrat Party (PSD) withdrew its support for his cabinet late on Wednesday.
"President Iohannis requests the urgent resolution of the internal coalition crisis," spokeswoman Madalina Dobrovolschi said. "It is strictly the responsibility of parties in the ruling coalition."
At 0810 GMT, the Romanian leu was 0.3 percent lower versus the euro at 4.5890. (Reporting by Luiza Ilie Editing by Jeremy Gaunt)
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday accused Pakistan of attempting to divide and destruct India. He said that Pakistan threatens to separate Kashmir from India but nobody has the courage to do so. He asserted that Kashmir does and will always belong to India. HM Rajnath Singh was in Agartala to address a public rally.
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Police are hunting scammers believed to be targeting elderly Chinese women in a reported "blessing scam" operating in Perth's CBD.
WA Police have received one report of the scam occurring in the city centre in March, where a victim was approached by a woman while out in a public place.
Police are seeking information about these three women. Photo: WA Police
It's understood the woman said a member of the victim's family was in desperate need for medical help from a "healer", and they required Eastern medicine in order to get better.
The woman asked the victim if she knew any healers.
At the same time, another woman walks past and pretends to overhear the conversation.
This is a truly rare property, a delightful Girondine which sits in a beautiful private plot of almost 3000m2. The house which is south facing is light and benefits from fabulous reception space. This is an opportunity to live the dream, a substantial family house in a tranquil location yet with access to Bordeaux in less than 15 minutes. The accommodation is currently arranged to provide five double bedrooms each with an ensuite bathroom. The house benefits from a sous sol which is primarily used for ancillary activity, there is a gym, a laundry and a very impressive cave, the space could be reconfigured and be used for a myriad of purposes.This property must be viewed as soon as possible opportunities like this do not arise often.
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ATLANTA (AP) - A Georgia sheriff and two deputies have been indicted after prosecutors say they did illegal intrusive body searches of high school students earlier this year.
A grand jury indicted Worth County Sheriff Jeff Hobby and deputies Tyler Turner and Deidra Whiddon on Tuesday. All three face charges of violating their oaths of office during a search in April at Worth County High School. Hobby also faces two counts of false imprisonment and one count of sexual battery, and Turner also faces a sexual battery charge.
A lawyer for Hobby said the sheriff doesn't believe he committed a crime. It wasn't immediately clear whether the deputies had lawyers.
Students at the school claimed in a lawsuit filed in June that their constitutional rights were violated during the search.
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USDJPY broke above 113.95 resistance, indicating that the downward movement from 115.62 had completed at 111.59 already. Further rise to test 115.62 resistance could be expected in a couple of days, and a break of this level will confirm that the longer term downtrend from 118.66 (Dec 15, 2016 high) is complete, then the following upward movement could bring price to 118.00 zone.
The price of digital currency bitcoin has hit the $1,000 mark for the first time in three years . From a report on CNBC:
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SPARTANBURG COUNTY, SC (WSPA) – Westview-Fairforest Fire Department officials confirmed crews responded to a fire in a yard in Spartanburg County.
Fire officials said they initially thought the fire was bigger, but found it was located in the yard of a home on Harvest Brook Way.
Dispatchers told us earlier that fire crews had responded to a brush fire was threatening multiple structures,
Westview-Fairforest firefighters were able to put the fire out.
The other fire crews that were called to the scene were called off from responding.
Police said Wednesday they were seeking 37-year-old Iraklis Irakleous in connection with forgery and obtaining goods under false pretences, offences allegedly perpetrated in Nicosia last month.
Police said the man had bought a mobile phone worth €819 from a shop in Dhali and paid with a cheque, pretending to be the person whose name appeared on the document.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts should contact Pera Horio police station on 22607400, or their nearest police station, or public hotline 1460.
LANCASTER – Police are investigating a homicide in the Red Rose City. Officers responded Sunday around 1:36 a.m. to the 700 block of First Street and found 22-year-old Austin Peters of Lancaster on the sidewalk with multiple gunshot wounds. He was taken to Lancaster General Hospital where he died. Neighbors in the area reported hearing multiple gunshots. Detectives are also checking video footage from the area. So far, police have no suspect or a motive. Anyone with information is asked to contact Lancaster Police at 717-735-3300 or Lancaster City-County Crime Stoppers toll free at 1-800-322-1913.
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NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India said on Tuesday that 39 Indians, who were believed to have been kidnapped by militants in Iraq in 2014, had been confirmed dead after their bodies were found.
India's Minister of External Affairs Sushma Swaraj addresses the United Nations General Assembly in the Manhattan borough of New York, U.S., September 26, 2016. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/Files
The bodies were recovered from a mass grave and DNA tests had confirmed them to be the construction workers who went missing from the Iraqi city of Mosul, Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj told parliament.
“With full proof I can say these 39 are dead,” the minister said. The government had for years said it would only declare the men dead once it had full evidence.
Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue has appointed a new Secretary to the State Government (SSG), and sacked four commissioners.
According to Mr Tahav Agerzua, Special Adviser to the governor on Media and Publicity, the new SSG is Mr Tony Ijoho, who replaces Mr Targema Takema.
The sacked commissioners included Mr Odeh Agih, information, Mnyim Mwuese, women affairs, Nick Wende, water resources and environment, as well as Sekav Iortyom, arts, culture and tourism.
No reason was given for the action, but the governor recently promised to sack inactive commissioners.
KARACHI: Five suspects were apprehended during various search operations carried out by Rangers in different areas of the metropolis Monday night.
In a raid by the Rangers in Lyari’s Bihar Colony and Sango Lane locales two suspects were arrested, who, the authorities said, were associated with the Aziz Baloch group, which is involved in the area’s infamous gang war.
During their operation, rangers conducted a door-to-door search in the area as well.
On the other hand, police raided a gutka factory in Iqbal Market of the city’s Orangi Town area, arresting three suspects.
I’m middle-aged, with a much older husband and teenage child. My husband and I lived and worked on opposite sides of the globe when we met. We split our time in each other’s country after we married. Once schooling began, our child and I stopped commuting overseas. My husband soon chose to live with us full-time.He did this without discussing it with me beforehand. He said he took a leave of absence from his job, which deferred his pension until his retirement age.He spent the next ten years surfing the Internet and playing at being Mr. Mom, despite my clear requests that he get a job.Article Continued BelowHe gave me no clear answer as to what’s considered retirement age by his country/employer. I waited. And took temporary postings overseas, working 12 hours, seven days a week for months. Then I got cancer and had to take medical leave for years during chemo and radiation. The result was a huge income loss.
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Lalji: Ray will be the starting QB for the Argos
The Toronto Argonauts have released wide receiver and DeVier Posey so that the wide receiver can sign a futures deal with the Baltimore Ravens.
Posey was a pending free agent.
TSN's Farhan Lalji was the first to report Posey will sign with the Ravens.
Posey played 12 games for the Argos last season, his second with the club, and finished with 52 receptions for 744 yards and seven touchdowns.
The 27-year-old has experience in the NFL. He played three seasons with the Houston Texans after the team drafted him in the third round in 2012, and also spent time on the New York Jets and Denver Broncos roster.
Posey had 22 receptions for 272 yards during his time with the Texans.
A woman who was killed before a police officer fatally shot a man Thursday in southeast Oklahoma City has been identified, and a man has been arrested.
Jennifer Young, 51, of Oklahoma City, was found dead after police said an officer fatally shot her husband William Young.
William Young reportedly started shooting at officer Brandon McDonald when he was investigating a "danger unknown" call at 15001 Barton Drive.
William Young's brother, Robert Young, 55, was arrested in connection with the incident on complaints of first-degree murder and kidnapping.
While police were investigating the officer-involved shooting, officers found Jennifer Young dead in a van on the premises.
Before officers were called to the house, Jennifer Young and her 29-year-old daughter, Rebecca Johnson, were shot.
Police did not release Johnson's condition.
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Formula 1 world champions Mercedes have indicated they may increasingly have to favour Lewis Hamilton over new teammate Valtteri Bottas to counter the threat of Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel.
In practice, that is likely to mean the reluctant imposition of more of the so-called "team orders" used in Sunday's Bahrain Grand Prix.
"We don't like that at all," team boss Toto Wolff told reporters after Bottas twice obeyed radio instructions to let the faster Hamilton through to chase eventual winner and championship leader Vettel.
"It's not what we have done in the last couple of years but the situation is different now, so it needs a proper analysis of what it means and where we are."
Mercedes have never had a designated No. 1 driver.
JOHANNESBURG, March 29 South Africa's rand and government bonds were on the back foot early on Wednesday over speculation of an imminent cabinet shake-up that could see Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan removed.
* Gordhan abandoned an investor roadshow and flew home on Tuesday on the orders of President Jacob Zuma, triggering speculation about his future.
* Gordhan's recall rattled investors who see him as a focus of stability and is widely respected in financial markets.
* At 0645 GMT, the rand traded at 13.0475 per dollar, 0.48 percent weaker from its New York close on Tuesday.
* In fixed income, the yield for the benchmark government bond due in 2026 rose 11.5 basis points to 8.855 percent.
* Stocks were set to open higher at 0700 GMT, with the JSE securities exchange's Top-40 futures index up 0.49 percent. (Reporting by Olivia Kumwenda-Mtambo; Editing by Alison Williams)
Beating a record set by the Italian city of Naples, chefs in California made the longest pizza on the planet on June 10. The pie stretched 1.2 miles, weighed more than 7 tons and could feed 10,000. Here, other foods of record-smashing length.
SUNDAE
Nashville, Mich., built a 3,656-ft. ice cream sundae, made of 5,400 lb. of ice cream, berries, syrup and cream in September 2016, beating a record set months earlier by nearby Ludington.
SAUSAGE
Retailer Carrefour and meat producer Aldis made the world's longest sausage in Ploiesti, Romania, in December 2014. The 38.9-mile wurst weighed 45 tons.
SANDWICH
Four movable ovens were used to bake bread for a 2,411-ft. sandwich in Beirut in May 2011. The sub was then filled with chicken breast, tomato, pickles and spices.
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A 32-year-old woman was killed and 19 people were injured after a driver sped into a crowd of counter-protesters in Charlottesville. Police have identified the victim as Heather Heyer, who had been demonstrating on Saturday against white nationalists.
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Watch a video of a bear, who was freed from a car by the police in the US state of Colorado, after the animal had decided to explore the strange thing, it ran across during a nighttime stroll.
According to the NBC broadcaster, a local resident called the police late at night and said someone was sitting in her car, beeping the horn. Upon arriving at the scene, the police discovered a 70-90 kilogram bear in the vehicle.
The bear appeared to have gotten in the car via a front door that closed immediately after it; the poor bear then began destroying the car's interior and beeping the horn on the steering wheel in an attempt to attract help.
The police then opened the trunk and the bear ran into the woods.
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates—Gunmen armed with automatic rifles and pistols stormed a Bahraini prison on Sunday, killing a police officer and releasing 10 inmates convicted on terrorism charges, police said.
The attack on Jaw Prison represents a significant escalation of the simmering unrest that has gripped the island nation off the coast of Saudi Arabia since its 2011 Arab Spring protests, which saw the nation’s Shiite majority and...
A worker disconnects wires from a utility pole damaged by a single-vehicle accident, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017, near Vermillion Road in Brownsville, Texas. authorities believe the vehicle lost control before striking the pole, killing the two occupants.
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HUNTINGTON STATION, N.Y. — The last living member of a pioneering unit that paved the way for the U.S. military's first black paratroopers has died. Clarence Beavers was 96.
The A.L. Jacobsen Funeral Home in Huntington Station, New York, says Beavers died Dec. 4.
Newsday reports the Harlem-born Beavers joined the segregated U.S. Army in 1941 and rose to the rank of sergeant. In 1944, he and 19 other black soldiers became part of a test platoon for airborne training. Beavers and 16 others passed, setting the foundation for what became the all-black 555th Parachute Infantry Battalion, known as the Triple Nickels.
Beavers, who lived in Huntington Station on Long Island, was the last of the original 17.
The 555th spent the last year of the war fighting forest fires set in the Pacific Northwest by Japanese balloon-transported bombs.
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Our second instalment of the opening day of this year's Six Nations sees us head to Paris where France entertain Ireland.
It will be a battle of the fly-halves with France handing a debut to 19-year-old Matthieu Jalibert - who will face Ireland's world-class No 10 in Johnny Sexton.
France have won just once in seven meetings with Ireland (drawn two, lost four) but the latter has only won three times out of 32 games on French soil he Five/Six Nations since 1954.
You can follow all the action from the Stade de France as it happens with Sportsmail's GLEN WILLIAMS. Kick-off is at 4.45pm.
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Ever wondered how much treadmill time you’ll need to clock to burn off your favourite pizza? Or perhaps how many squats it’ll take to negate the effects of the choccie you munched last night?
Well, the kind folks at Buddy Loans have the answer. They’ve created these infographics showing how many minutes of cardio and weightlifting the avergae man and woman will need to do to work off eight popular junk foods.
But before you get too depressed and shun Big Macs forever, take heart — these are only estimates.
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Business groups seek reduction in avoidable ER visits
BOSTON (AP) — Business leaders in Massachusetts say they want to reduce the number of unnecessary visits to hospital emergency rooms.
Twenty business organizations announced Wednesday they planned to work with hospitals, insurers and other groups to develop strategies for saving hundreds of millions in health care costs for employers and consumers. The coalition's goal is to cut "inappropriate use" of hospital emergency departments by 20 percent over the next two years.
While the majority ER visits are necessary and often live-saving, business leaders say many less critical medical needs can be handled more effectively — and at a significantly lower cost — in other settings such as primary care practices or retail urgent care clinics.
The coalition will be led by Associated Industries of Massachusetts and the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation.
Key Indian equity indices extended their gains for the third consecutive session on Monday on the back of positive global cues and healthy buying in auto, IT and healthcare stocks. The wider Nifty50 of the National Stock Exchange (NSE) provisionally closed …
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The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office says the Carson Midway Fire is mainly out, except for tires and trash piles actively burning and smoking in the 20800 block of Prairie Fire Point.
All fire personnel from El Paso County, Pueblo County and Fort Carson have left the fire. Fire personnel from Hanover Fire Department will continue to provide roving patrol of the fire area to monitor the tires and trash piles until they completely burn out.
The homes near the 20800 block of Prairie Fire Point continue to remain evacuated until it is safe to re-enter the area. For those who can't return home, please feel free to contact the Red Cross for services or assistance at (800)-417-0495.
For residents that have returned home, El Paso County Public Health is providing aid with fire clean up and re-entry guidelines. Please visit www.elpasocountyhealth.org for more information.
Art Tour Market at Dundas and Keele will feature the original work of over 20 artists, June 23 from 11 am to 9 pm. Free.
2 Plead Guilty In $50M Federal Reserve Investment Scheme
Law360, New York (February 2, 2018, 8:42 PM EST) -- A husband and wife accused in what prosecutors call a $50 million investment fraud tied to false claims that an urban revitalization project was backed by the New York Federal Reserve Bank admitted to conspiracy charges Friday in federal court in Manhattan.
U.S. District Judge Paul G. Gardephe accepted guilty pleas from Michael Jacobs and Ruby Handler-Jacobs for conspiring to impersonate officers of the federal government as they pitched a bogus investment partnership called the “Cities Upliftment Program.”
Prosecutors say the scheme's alleged ringleader, Rienzi Edwards,...
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We had no idea that Stormtroopers had dance moves as good as these that they showcased Sunday when the New Orleans Pelicans held Star Wars Night at the Smoothie King Center.
Pundit Paul Merson gives his Premier League predictions for Gameweek 17
The Premier League returns today for another round of midweek fixtures.
League leaders Manchester City will be looking to make it 15 wins on the trot when they take on Swansea.
While rivals Manchester United will be keen to bounce back from the defeat to City on Sunday when they host Bournemouth at Old Trafford.
Defending champions Chelsea have a trip to Huddersfield and Liverpool host West Brom.
But which sides does Merson think will secure three points in Gameweek 17?
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Dave and Sylvia were a little perplexed as to why Mahoney brought in a two-pound cake this morning but it sure was delicious! We list our top five favorite suggestions to name the 100ft pool at OBC. Plus, we feature Oban Single Malt Scotch Whisky today on Whiskey Wednesday!
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Yoga often requires separating yourself from the world as you let go of the worries, concerns and distractions of your life and center your thoughts. It can be difficult, but it's probably even more difficult when there are cute bunnies hopping around while you're attempting to balance in Lord of the Dance Pose.
Such is the adorable challenge that yoga-doers must face when they go to the Best Friends Animal Society's visitor center in Kanab, Utah. For a suggested donation of $10, folks looking to center their chi can also hang out with rabbits for an hour. You don't even need to bring a mat (which is nice, if you stop to think about it), but you do need to reserve your spot in advance.
So hop to it, residents of Kanab! Get your yoga on with adorable bunnies and support a no-kill shelter. And, also, maybe adopt a bunny afterwards?
Roma miss Financial Fair Play target
By Football Italia staff
Roma have announced they’ve missed one of the parameters of their Financial Fair Play arrangement.
It was announced in April that the Giallorossi had met their obligations for the 2016-17 season, as set out in the terms of the agreement made in May 2015.
However, the club has announced that it failed to meet one of the parameters in the agreement in their financial statement to June 30, 2017 so more information will have to be submitted to UEFA and the Club Financial Control Body.
The violation in question, which isn’t specified, carries no automatic sanction, and no statutory provision for what any such sanction should be.
The club therefore warns that the decision of the CFCB “cannot be foreseen today”.
History on the Lawn: Hugh Glass: Grizzly Survivor - Deadwood
Aug 18, 2017 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Author and historian, James McLaird, will present the story of Hugh Glass, noting how the legendary tale emerged, but also commenting about the movie, The Revenant, and how the actual Hugh Glass of history is different from that described in popular biographies. McLaird also looks at the grizzly bear itself, examining popular sentiments towards the creature that led to its near-extinction. Bring a lunch and enjoy the Historic Adams House lawn; 12:00 p.m.; admission by donation. In case of inclement weather, the lecture will be moved to the Homestake Adams Research and Cultural Center (HARCC).
Ohio officials have granted a woman's request to have President Donald Trump's mysterious tweeted typo, "covfefe," on her license plate.
Brittany Scott tells The Columbus Dispatch in May she saw a Twitter post by Trump that read: "Despite the constant negative press covfefe."
The 29-year-old Cortland woman says she wrote in her application that her request stemmed from a tweet from the 45th president of the United States, and the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles approved it.
Scott says she hasn't received any complaints online or from fellow motorists.
A bureau committee examines hundreds of applications each day for vanity plates, denying profane, obscene or sexually explicit ones. It also rejects those it determines could provoke violence or advocate lawlessness.
Cortland is about 64 miles southeast of Cleveland.
Firefighters were able to extinguish fire engulfing the mills while efforts are underway to douse the fire at the plant-Geo News
SHEIKHUPURA: Ten people were injured when a bowzer blew up during refilling at a gas plant at the city’s Lahore Road.
Fire engulfed the plant as well as two nearby paper mills.
Firefighters were able to extinguish fire engulfing the mills early while the fire at the plant was doused around two hours later.
The wounded were shifted to DHQ Hospital, which discharged nine patients after basic medical aid. One patient was shifted to a Lahore hospital.
Tennessee legislators will officially begin to dissect and make a decision on Gov. Bill Haslam's IMPROVE Act next week during the House Finance Committee meeting. House Finance Committee chair Rep. Terri Lynn Wilson, R-Lancaster, spoke about the plan Thursday during a Mt.
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Retired teacher makes World Cup mascots from eggshells
Retired English teacher Nguyen Thanh Tam in Ho Chi Minh City spends hours every day making World Cup mascots from eggshells as a way to join in the tournament’s excitement worldwide.
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New Yorkers rarely explore the tourist destinations in their own city.
I've never been to the Statue of Liberty, for example, and have visited the Empire State Building only once, when I was barely old enough to walk.
But there's a destination in the city that New Yorkers and tourists alike have probably never been to or even heard of: City Island.
A tiny island in the Long Island Sound, the neighborhood feels closer to a quaint New England village than anywhere else in New York City. We recently visited to see what it's all about.
We were sorry to learn that David de Alba’s partner Paul Ryner passed away on Sunday. He was taken from David’s side by a sudden heart attack. David and Paul had been together since 1970 and Paul was a avid supporter of David’s female impersonation career. Those who wish to offer their condolences to David during this sorrowful time can reach out to him through email. David de Alba has been featured for many years on TGForum as both an interviewer and interviewee. We send our deepest condolences to him along with digital hugs.
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The GBP/USD pair failed once again to extend the recovery above 1.2350 levels, and turned back lower, as the USD bulls appear to have fought back control ahead of an eventful US calendar this week.
More so, negative performance on the European indices also weighs down on the higher-yielding currency GBP, keeping any recovery mode in GBP/USD short-lived.
In the day, the spot may get influenced by cross-driven moves amid light trading, as the upcoming Eurozone final manufacturing PMI reports could have some impact on the EUR/GBP cross.
GBP/USD Levels to consider
In terms of technical levels, upside barriers are lined up at 1.2355 (daily R1), 1.2389 (weekly high) and 1.2400 (round figure). While supports are seen at 1.2294 (10-DMA) and 1.2242 (Dec 30 low) and below that at 1.2200 (zero figure).
Ryan Zelhart is the President of the Macon County Farm Bureau Young Leaders. He shares with us what the committee is within the Farm Bureau system and how it helps agriculture.
Derry City made their exit from the EA Sports Cup on Monday night losing 2-0 to Galway Utd at Eamon Deacy Park.
Kevin Devanay scored the opening goal just before the half hour mark while the second came just before full time from Vinny Faherty.
Derry Manager Kenny Shiels made six changes from the side which started last Friday’s league defeat to Finn Harps in Buncrana.
Keeper Eric Grimes, Mark Timlin, Harry Monaghan, Cathal Farren, Ben Doherty and Nathan Boyle lined out from the whistle.
The defeat was Derry fourth on the bounce.
Earlier this week, we asked you to make and share your best #SoccerGrams in honor of Valentine’s Day.
As always, you more than came through, creating a ton of unique, punny #SoccerGrams. We've included a few of our favorites below.
Worried that you missed the deadline to have your #SoccerGram make this story? Fear not, we’ll be checking around Twitter and Instagram for more and will refresh the post later on Valentine’s Day.
The city said the street was supposed to be open by this time already. (WFIE)
Weinbach Avenue remains closed at the Lincoln Avenue intersection.
Crews continued work on Monday for water mains in that area. Honey Moon Coffee Company is affected by this work and even closed their doors for the day.
The city said the street was supposed to be open by this time already. No word on when it will be.
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Union minister Kiren Rijiju today underwent a stone removal procedure at the Department of Urology in AIIMS, a hospital official said. (PTI)
Union minister Kiren Rijiju today underwent a stone removal procedure at the Department of Urology in AIIMS, a hospital official said. The minister of state for home affairs is in a stable and recovering well, the official said. Rijiju, 46, was admitted to the hospital yesterday.
“The minister today underwent a ureteroscopic stone removal procedure at AIIMS. The procedure has been successful and he is recovering well,” the official said. At present, he is recovering at the old private ward of the hospital.
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A little shock rolled through the Richmond eating scene this morning as JM Stock Provisions (1531 W. Main St.) announced its closing. This affects the store's Richmond retail operations only; its flagship store in Charlottesville will remain open.
According to partner James Lum III, “We are closing the Richmond store but are exploring other options to better suit and expand our wholesale operations.”
For lovers of their Meat Club, have no fear: The weekly meat subscription service will continue with scheduled pick-up windows available at venues like The Veil Brewing Co. and Sub Rosa Bakery.
In the meantime, pop on over as they work to liquidate their store filled with all manner of good things to eat and drink until the lights go out on Aug. 27.
The Denver Nuggets may have to use the 14th pick in the 2018 NBA Draft to offload Kenneth Faried‘s contract, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
Faried, 28, is owed $13.8 million next season on the final year of his contract.
During ESPN’s mock draft special on Tuesday, Woj said Denver has tried to get off Faried’s contract for over a year (via Denver Stiff’s Ryan Blackburn).
“The Nuggets have been trying to get off of Kenneth Faried’s contract for a year plus. “They’re a candidate to use that 14th pick to get off of that salary.”
@wojespn during the ESPN Mock Special just now: "The Nuggets have been trying to get off of Kenneth Faried's contract for a year plus. They're a candidate to use that 14th pick to get off of that salary." Lines up with what a lot of Nuggets pundits have thought for awhile. — Ryan Blackburn (@NBABlackburn) May 30, 2018
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Dressed in super hero capes, 6-year-old Girl Scouts, from left, Alicia Cutter, Addy ONeal, Emery Dodson, Karissa Cheng, and Emily Bergenroth, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, meet with President Barack Obama before showing him their project during his tour of the White House Science Fair, Monday, March 23, 2015, at the White House. Gender stereotypes live on: Research published in the journal Science found that girls starting at the age of 6 are less likely than boys of the same age to believe that girls are "really, really smart."
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Sanfrecce Hiroshima defender Tsukasa Shiotani will join United Arab Emirates powerhouse Al Ain, the J. League team announced Thursday.
Capped twice at the senior international level, the 28-year-old, who was one of three overage players on the Japan squad at last summer’s Rio Olympics, joins 2003 Asian Champions League winner Al Ain at a time when Hiroshima is languishing in the J1 relegation zone.
“I put serious thought into this move as it comes at a time when our club is struggling. But I reached the decision thinking I wouldn’t want to have any regrets in my soccer career,” Shiotani said in a statement.
“My five years with Sanfrecce Hiroshima are my treasure, my pride and my greatest memories. I believe Sanfrecce are capable of becoming stronger, and I will continue to cheer for them even though I will be leaving. Thank you for your support over the years.”
San Jose Sharks' Brenden Dillon talks to students for the Kaiser Permanente's Stick to Fitness Street Hockey Program at Sunrise Middle School in San Jose, Calif. on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017.
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Baku. 18 July. REPORT.AZ/ The Azerbaijani Automobile Federation (AAF) will organize an exhibition and race of classic automobiles.
Report informs referring to the Azerbaijani Automobile Federation, the event will take place on August 26.
According to information, owners of classic automobiles, manufactured till 1980, may register at the Automobile Federation until 18:00, August 22.
Interested people may contact the Automobile Federation via (012) 505 60 03 or (050) 295 01 00, as well as through info@faa.az. The registered automobile owners should be in front of the Heydar Aliyev Center on August 26 at 15:30.
The cars, that will start the race in front of the Heydar Aliyev Center, will make a circle across Baku city.
After the race, a concert and entertainment program will be organized in the Center's park.
ATLANTA — Georgia medical marijuana advocates are outraged over the apparent stalling of a proposal that would expand the state’s medical cannabis oil program to include those who are suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder or chronic pain.
Advocates and lawmakers held a news conference inside the state Capitol on Monday and questioned why the bill, which passed the House overwhelmingly last month, has not received a Senate committee hearing.
Rep. David Clark, the bill’s sponsor, accused Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle, a leading gubernatorial candidate and the president of the Senate, of “playing politics” and stifling the proposal.
Clark, a Buford Republican, says those suffering from PTSD who have access to cannabis oil are less likely to turn to addictive opioid painkillers.
In a statement, Cagle said he has supported previous legislation that expanded cannabis oil access. He also says he wants a study committee to examine the issue.
Vidyut Jammwal celebrated his 37th birthday on the sets of his upcoming action-thriller Junglee in Thailand and the crew surprised the birthday boy with a chocolate and vanilla cake and broke into a mini party.
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Speaking on the Platform hosted by Larry Kwirirayi on ZiFM Stereo, Linda Masarira has responded to criticism that she is an opportunist after she was appointed spokesperson of the MDC-T faction led by Thokozani Khupe.
Masarira however said she has been an MDC-T member since 2000. Said Masarira:
I joined the MDC in 2000 and I still have my card when I joined the party. When I decided to lie dormant there were issues that I was not subscribing to. That is Linda Masarira.
When asked if she was still an MDC-T member when she announced she will be running for parliament as an independent candidate, Masarira said she has the right to change her mind since politics is dynamic. Said Linda:
The aspect of my changing my mind from being an independent candidate to running on a party ticket, you should understand that politics evolves on a daily basis, politics is dynamic. Sometimes you have to make the best decision on our quest for having nation building and having a common national vision.
Report: North Korea secretly building nuclear submarine
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North Korea’s military is clandestinely building a nuclear-powered submarine, according to a Japanese newspaper report, the latest provocation by Pyongyang in an escalating clash with the U.S. and its allies in a region already on edge.
The report by Japan’s Sekai Nippo, citing an “informed” but unidentified “source familiar with the North Korean situation,” said the size of the nuclear-powered submarine under construction is unclear but that the Kim Jong-un regime in Pyongyang hopes to have it deployed within three years.
North Korea is expected to be a prime focus of President Trump’s week in New York meeting with other world leaders at the U.N. General Assembly. On Twitter, Mr. Trump revealed that he had spoken with South Korean President Moon Jae-in Sunday about Pyongyang. His tweet mocked Mr. Kim as “Rocket Man” and boasted about the effectiveness of international sanctions to cut off the North’s energy supplies. – READ MORE
GREELEY, Colo. — Andre Spight set career highs with 41 points and eight 3-pointers to set Northern Colorado’s single-game scoring mark as the Bears beat Montana State 86-63 on Saturday.
Jalen Sanders scored 12 points with a career-high 17 rebounds, Jonah Radebaugh added 11 points with 10 boards, and the Bears (15-9, 6-5 Big Sky Conference) made 10 3-pointers and shot 51.5 per cent from the field.
Northern Colorado led 15-8 after Spight hit his first set of back-to-back 3s, 33-25 after his second set, and 38-34 at halftime behind his 18 points.
Spight hit four 3s in a 16-6 run for a 54-40 Bears’ lead and Northern Colorado led by 21 on Sanders’ free throw with 3:21 to go. Spight scored seven straight points in the final 1:56.
Tyler Hall scored 27 points with five 3-pointers for Montana State (12-12, 5-6), which has lost six of its last seven.
Nigerian banks are taking on next level innovation in today’s digital age, as deposit money banks have adopted the new National Automated Clearing System (NACS), a development fostered by Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) and Precise Financial Systems (PFS). This new innovation allows cheques to clear within hours or less. BusinessDay finds that since the…
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Ukrainian President Petro Poroshekno says Vladimir Putin's re-election was illegitimate, drawing a comparison to what the Poroshenko called the "null and void" election in Crimea. Rough cut (no reporter narration).
JUPITER, FL, February 14, 2017 - A pair of scientists from the Florida campus of The Scripps Research Institute have been awarded up to $3.3 million from the National Cancer Institute of the National Institutes of Health to create the next generation of breast cancer treatments for the thousands of patients whose current treatment options are limited. Ben Shen, TSRI professor and co-chair of the Department of Chemistry, and Christoph Rader, TSRI associate professor in the Department of Immunology and Microbiology, will co-lead the new five-year study.
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Meet Jordan McLinn. The 9-year-old shared a few sweet moments with President Trump Wednesday. Jordan has Duchenne muscular dystrophy. He was at the White House as the president signed the “Right to Try Act.” It gives terminally ill patients the right to use experimental treatments not yet approved by the Food and Drug Administration.
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As we near the end of 2017, a lot of people start thinking about their resolutions for the New Year.
It's rare to think about Social Security but now is an important time to make some key moves before the year runs out.
BLOOMINGDALE, Ga. (AP) — A flooring retailer has opened a large distribution center covering 1.4 million square feet (130,000 sq. meters) near the busy Port of Savannah in southeast Georgia.
Executives of Atlanta-based Floor & Decor cut the ribbon on the new facility in Bloomingdale on Friday. A company news release said it’s the second-largest distribution center in the Savannah area, behind only 2 million square feet (190,000 sq. meters) of space owned by retail giant Target.
Floor & Decor will use the center to store and distribute merchandise to stores across the eastern U.S. Its location west of Savannah in Bloomingdale is close to the intersection of Interstate 95 and Interstate 16.
The distribution center will employ 30 workers. Floor & Decor sells tile, wood, laminate and other types of flooring.
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Students attending Southeastern Community College next year will pay more to do so.
The Hawk Eye reports that the college's board of trustees voted Monday to raise tuition and fees in lieu of cutting programs or faculty to deal with state budget cuts.
Students will pay $6 more per credit hour, bringing the cost to $176 per credit hour for resident students and $181 for nonresident students. Tuition for international students will be $209. Students also must pay a $4-per-credit-hour technology fee, which will rise to $5 in 2019.
Board Chairman Jeff Heland says SCC still is comparable in price to similarly-sized community colleges. The average tuition and fee rate for Iowa community colleges was $171.31 in 2017 and $164.13 in 2016.
The start of the new year is finally at hand. With a very wild financial 2016 in the rear view mirror it is time once again to look forward to my potential stock picks for new month.
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Lexus will present officially the LS 500h at the Geneva auto show. The car does not have any exterior differences, compared to the simple LS 500, with the only change being its hybrid system.
It will probably be equipped with a hybrid system, including a 3.5-liter V6 engine producing 295 hp and a 60 hp electric motor, with the total power reaching 354 hp, as in the LC500h. The car’s main competitors will be the BMW 740e and the Mercedes-Benz S500 Plug-in Hybrid.
Lexus will also bring at their booth in Geneva, the RC, RC F, NX, RX and the 2017-RC F GT3, the company’s racing model, that will be presented officially for the first time in Europe.
There’s a ton of high profile events in Chicago over the next couple of days.
The Chicago Marathon. The Bears. The Cubs.
With the recent events in Las Vegas, that’s brought security at those outdoor events to the forefront
Stylz’s cousin Dave is a Chicago Police officier and he joined Stylz and Roman to talk about what CPD is doing to keep everyone safe this weekend.
I wonder why they’re not reporting this story on CNN?
From the Ledger Enquirer:
A homeless man with HIV raped a woman on Feb. 3 near the Chattahoochee River at the intersection of First Avenue and 17th Street [in Georgia], according to testimony Monday in Columbus Recorder’s Court.
Joseph Lee Sims, 55, pleaded not guilty to rape, sodomy, reckless conduct HIV and giving false information to police.
Columbus Police Officer Christina Lombardo said she was called to the Homeless Resource Network at 2221 Second Ave. around 9:20 a.m. Feb. 3 to investigate a sexual assault.
The Arkansas-based parent company of Petit Jean Meats said Monday that it will create 34 new jobs as part of a $2.1 million investment.
Morrilton Packing Co. will add additional capacity for current and future meat products, including a new line of snack items “with large growth potential,” according to a news release.
The 34 additional jobs will bring total employment at the Morrilton-based company to more than 100 workers.
“This expansion would not be possible without our loyal customers and our dedicated employees who believe in this company,” said David Ruff, Morrilton Packing Co.’s president and CEO, in a statement.
Morrilton Packing Co. sells most of its products — including ham, bacon, sausages, hot dogs and sandwich meats — to retail and food service locations in Arkansas and Texas. It also sells items online across the U.S.
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March 28 Andritz AG:
* Has received an order from steel producer Nucor to supply turn-key production lines for its new specialty cold rolling mill complex at company's sheet steel mill in Hickman, Arkansas, USA
* Start-up of the plant is scheduled for the second half of 2018 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
On December 11, 2017 Societe De Promotion ET De Participation Pour La Cooperation sold 12,77,662 shares of JK Paper at Rs 136.13 on the NSE.
Also, Societe De Promotion ET De Participation Pour La Cooperation Econ sold 8,81,000 shares at Rs 136.01 on the BSE.
In the previous trading session, the share closed up 5.16 percent or Rs 6.65 at Rs 135.50.
The share touched its 52-week high Rs 140.05 and 52-week low Rs 82.85 on 11 December, 2017 and 26 December, 2016, respectively.
Currently, it is trading 3.25 percent below its 52-week high and 63.55 percent above its 52-week low.
Facebook (FB -7.3% ) -- its market cap pummeled by nearly $40B after revelations of data misuse by Cambridge Analytica -- has hired a firm to conduct a "comprehensive audit" of the research firm, as well as two individuals who don't work at Cambridge Analytica, including the creator of a personality-profile app that harvested user data.
Digital forensics firm Stroz Friedberg will do the audit on Facebook's behalf, and Cambridge Analytica has agreed to allow complete access to servers and systems.
Of the two individuals, app creator Aleksandr Kogan gave verbal agreement to submit to an audit, Facebook says, while Christopher Wylie has declined so far.
The goal of the audit is to determine whether the data still exists, though it was to be destroyed (and the parties certified had been destroyed).
Oppenheimer, meanwhile, is reiterating its Outperform rating, saying the decline presents a buying opportunity. Analyst Jason Helfstein has a price target of $225, now implying 31% upside from today's depressed price.
Louisville, KY, based Investment company Cullinan Associates Inc buys Facebook, Qualcomm, CVS Health, Philip Morris International, United Technologies, Starbucks, Verizon Communications, Cerner, Affiliated Managers Group, Square, sells Altria Group, NextEra Energy, Deere, JPMorgan Chase, Vertex Pharmaceuticals during the 3-months ended 2017-03-31, according to the most recent filings of the investment company, Cullinan Associates Inc. As of 2017-03-31, Cullinan Associates Inc owns 183 stocks with a total value of $1.2 billion. These are the details of the buys and sells.
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On Thursday, Le Le the panda bear at the Memphis Zoo picked the Philadelphia Eagles to win the Super Bowl, in what can only be viewed as a highly scientific method that is beyond reproach.
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However, I have to admit, April the giraffe of the Animal Adventure Park in New York made a compelling case for the Patriots.
So who do we trust? For an answer, I reached out to Ron Magill, the Goodwill Ambassador of Zoo Miami, and asked him which of the two animals above is smarter.
"Things eat giraffes," Magill said. "Nothing eats a panda. They live on their own, they're independent thinkers, and they're problem solvers. Pandas are smarter. That's not to say that giraffes are stupid. But they get eaten."
I'll be making room on my mantle for my Pulitzer now, thank you very much.
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ED-NOTE – And President Trump’s decision was precisely to put an end to this farce, to expose it for the masquerade it was and it had always meant to be. SOTT – Gilead Sher, Israel’s chief peace negotiator with the Palestinians at Camp David (2000) tells Gilad Halpern and Dahlia Scheindlin at the Tel Aviv Review : “My aim is not to resolve the conflict. My aim is to secure a Jewish democratic Israel . . . the Zionist vision that came true 70 years ago.” If you ever wonder, why is there no peace with the Palestinians, you need look no further than this. CONTINUE READING Share this: Facebook
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Traffic in West Kelowna was stalled due to a collision on Highway 97
Traffic on Highway 97 in West Kelowna was backed up northbound following a three-vehicle incident, Friday afternoon.
A pickup truck appeared have lost its load on the highway causing the truck behind the pickup to rear-end the vehicle which in turn caused a van to rear-end the truck.
According to those on scene it did not appears as if anyone suffered any injuries.
The highway is open to single lane traffic northbound, while crews are on scene.
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Multiple fire departments responded to a grass fire around 1:30 p.m. near Copan in Washington County.
Emergency managers said structures were also damaged in the fire.
In Okmulgee County, emergency managers said a trailer full of hay bales caught fire near the county line, on Highway 16.
We're told the bales had to be dismantled before the fire was put out entirely.
Due to the high-fire-risk, several counties have issued burn bans.
Haskell, Harper, Latimer, LeFlore, Marshall, McIntosh, Pittsburg, Sequoyah and Wagoner all issued bans Monday.
Other counties under a burn ban include Adair, Atoka, Carter, Cimarron, Coal and Love.
You can find more information on all the burn bans here.
× Wabash River Trail gets state funding for its first phase
WABASH, Ind. — A state agency has awarded nearly $1 million for a proposed 33-mile trail along the Wabash River.
The Indiana Economic Development Corporation recently approved $941,000 for the first-phase expansion of the Wabash River Trail along and near the north banks of Indiana’s official state river. The funding comes from Indiana’s Regional Cities Initiative.
The hiking and biking trail will eventually run from Huntington, through Wabash, and to Peru, linking scenic overlooks while providing access for canoeing, camping and fishing.
Officials say the Wabash River Trail will become one of Indiana’s top trail destinations and show off historical destinations along the former Wabash and Erie Canal Towpath.
The full trail is expected to cost about $4.9 million. Local philanthropists are donating additional funding for the project.
The Cowboys continued cycling through players at the bottom of their roster on Wednesday. After releasing two players and signing one from their 90-man offseason roster on Tuesday, they created two more vacancies and filled all three on Wednesday.
The biggest addition was rumored on Tuesday, as the club brought back running back Darius Jackson, a former sixth-round pick from the 2016 draft. They also brought in defensive tackle Antwaun Woods and wide receiver Mekale McKay. To make room, Dallas jettisoned DeQuinton Osborne and offensive tackle Jay Robertson. On Tuesday they had released WR Malik Earl and linebacker Ed Shockley.
The team inked LB Eric Pinkins on Tuesday afternoon.
Player Out Player In LB Ed Shockley LB Eric Pinkins WR Malik Earl WR Mekale McKay DT DeQuinton Osborne DT Antwaun Woods OL Jay Robertson RB Darius Jackson
Like everything designer Miuccia Prada touches, Infusion Rose subverts the traditional notions of the popular fragrance note and instead offers a modern interpretation of the ingredient. Infused with Neroli, Mandarin and Gelbanum, Infusion Rose is "spicier than absolute, more honey than oil, airy and without opulence, vital and fresh." Sitting pretty against the seven existing scents developed by the designer and perfumer Daniela Andrier – Iris, Iris Cedre, Fleur d’Oranger, Amande, Eillet, Vetiver and Mimosa – Rose is both crisp and airy enough to take you out of summer and into autumn.
Baku. 17 October. REPORT.AZ/ President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has sent a congratulatory letter to the President-elect of Kyrgyz Republic, Sooronbai Jeenbekov.
Report informs, text of the letter says:
"I extend my heartfelt congratulations to you on the occasion of your election as President of the Kyrgyz Republic.
I am hopeful that we will make joint efforts to develop and strengthen relations of traditional friendship and cooperation between Azerbaijan and Kyrgyzstan.
I wish you the best of health, happiness, and success in your activity for prosperity of the brotherly people of Kyrgyzstan."
SARAJEVO, April 20 Croatia's competition regulator AZTN has approved the sale of Splitska Banka by Societe Generale to the local unit of Hungary's OTP Group, increasing OTP's market share in Croatia to over 10 percent.
The regulator said the bank would be the fourth biggest in Croatia and would increase the competitive pressure on other market participants.
"Increased competitive pressure could lead to a drop in the average interest rate in the market, resulting in lower interest rates for end users throughout Croatia", AZTN added. (Reporting by Maja Zuvela)
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) - A busy street in Charleston is shut down following a serious accident.
The 800 block of Washington Street West near the Go-Mart is shut down after a vehicle struck a pole.
The roadway is shut down and is expected to be shut down for some time.
There is no word on injuries at this time.
The power pole struck is still standing, but there are concerns that the pole could collapse, which is why the road is shut down.
Charleston Police, Charleston Fire, and Kanawha County EMS responded to the scene.
We have a crew headed to the scene, and will provide more information on this story as soon as we receive it.
A teenage driver has sadly died following a two-vehicle crash.
The 18-year-old woman who was driving a Fiat 500 was involved in a collision with a Audi A3, on the B6287 Merrington Road between Ferryhill and Kirk Merrington around 8.25pm on Friday, February 2.
She suffered fatal injuries and tragically died at the scene.
Her passenger, a 19-year-old man, was taken to James Cook University Hospital, in Middlesbrough, where he is receiving treatment for his injuries.
The 26-year-old driver of the Audi suffered leg injuries and was taken to University Hospital of North Durham.
His passenger, a 27-year-old man, was transported to James Cook University Hospital where he remains in a serious condition.
The cars were travelling in opposite directions at the time of the collision.
Anybody who witnessed the incident is asked to contact Durham Constabulary on 101 and ask to speak to the Collision Investigation Unit.
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Last night (March 18), Liam Gallagher cut his performance at Lollapalooza Chile short because of a severe chest infection — but The Killers picked up slack from the former Oasis frontman’s setlist by performing the indelible hit “Wonderwall,” giving fans a taste of what they missed.
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Singer Brandon Flowers explained that the performance was meant as a tribute to his “king” Liam.
“We heard you missed out on a couple of songs today that you wanted to hear,” Flowers told the crowd. “This is in no way meant to disparage anything [Liam] did… but any night that ‘Wonderwall’ is being sung by a lot of people is a good thing.”
During his Lollapalooza Chile set, Gallagher announced, “My voice is absolutely smashed. I’m not just going to stand here all night screaming out for everybody sounding f—— horrific… I’m very sorry I can’t sing the tunes.”
See The Killer’s tribute to Oasis here.
Janikowski's one-year contract with the Seahawks includes a $600,000 signing bonus and a $100,000 bonus if he's on the 53-man roster if he's on the roster Week 1, ESPN.com's Brady Henderson reports.
Worth up to $2.015 million, the contract leaves little question that the Seahawks expect Janikowski to beat out Jason Myers in a kicking battle. The job won't necessarily equate to fantasy relevance, as the Seahawks are in the process of transitioning to a younger roster, with Janikowski actually ranking as one of their more significant offseason additions. he said he's made a full recovery from the back injury that held him out for all of 2017.
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In what was widely considered a down lead guard draft coming into the NCAA season, Alabama's Collin Sexton and Oklahoma's Trae Young have quickly emerged as the clear-cut leaders of the 2018 point guard pack.
Young's Stephen Curry-esque deep pull-ups and Sexton's explosive downhill dashes to the rim have taken college basketball by storm through the first quarter of the season, infusing a level of enthusiasm among NBA scouts regarding this big-heavy draft class. Although this year's group still doesn't feature the point guard depth of last year's historically loaded crop, Sexton and Young are budding stars at the collegiate level with exciting, yet drastically different, skill sets and styles of play.
Tuesday marks the deadline to file income taxes for 2016.
Doing your taxes can be tedious but most people look forward to refunds from the state and federal governments.
The I.R.S. can choose to audit your tax return at anytime. Tax attorney from RuderWare in Wausau Amy Ebeling said that if you are a cash-only business, you will most likely be audited.
For most taxpayers, it all comes down to financial planning at the beginning of the year to avoid paying up every spring.
"If you work with your employer to have more money withheld throughout the year then you're more likely to get a refund at the end of the year," Ebeling said. "If you play fast and loose with your deductions when you're withholding, you may end up owing money at the end of the year."
The I.R.S. suggests holding on to your return for three years. Ebeling highly recommends keeping it in a safe place for at least seven years.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Gemphire Therapeutics Inc
* Gemphire announces second quarter 2017 financial results and provides corporate update
* Gemphire Therapeutics Inc - qtrly net loss per share$ 0.99
* Gemphire Therapeutics -‍ believes existing cash is sufficient to fund operations through completion of planned nash clinical trial anticipated in H2 2018
* Gemphire Therapeutics - also ‍believes existing cash is sufficient to fund operations through completion of remaining dyslipidemia trial​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Nation Ford quarterbacks Tayler Teti, left, and Mason Scott, (hands on hips) are both vying for the starting job for the Falcons. The starter will be named soon as opening night approaches. Mac Banks
Trump says gas prices are up, OPEC 'doing little to help'
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says OPEC is "doing little to help" rising gas prices and claims "if anything, they are driving prices higher."
Trump tweeted Wednesday: "The OPEC Monopoly must remember that gas prices are up & they are doing little to help. If anything, they are driving prices higher as the United States defends many of their members for very little $'s. This must be a two way street. REDUCE PRICING NOW!"
Last month, members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries cartel agreed to pump 1 million barrels more crude oil daily, a move that should help contain the recent rise in global energy prices. However, summer months in the U.S. usually lead to increased demand for oil, boosting the price of gasoline in a midterm election year.
The world’s largest anime streaming company, Crunchyroll, is throwing a convention right here in the Bay Area on the weekend of August 25-27 at the Santa Clara Convention Center.
The Dragon Ball Super Puzzle Hunt comes to Crunchyroll Expo! Who wants to be on my team? 🐉 http://crunchyrollexpo.com/aug0417-savetheworld #dragonballsuper #dragonballz #puzzlehunt #crunchyroll #crunchyrollexpo #crx A post shared by Crunchyroll Expo (@crunchyrollexpo) on Aug 5, 2017 at 3:04pm PDT
Crunchyroll Expo is a showcase of the best of what Japanese animation and pop culture has to offer – as well as unique elements, events, and experiences never seen before at an anime con.
It’s a celebration of manga, anime, and cosplay with guest appearances from some of the biggest personalities in the anime world throughout the weekend.
Tickets starting at $40 for a single day can be purchased at showclix.com.
Also, keep a look out for Patrick & Twinkie from Kevin Klein Live if you’re heading tot the expo.
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Felix Promotion’s will organize their first event of the year Saturday evening in Papa, Hungary. The main event of the evening will be Zoltán Kovacs (18-5-1) who will defend his WBO European super featherweight champion against Italian Champion Nicola Cipoletta (13-4-2).
The co-feature will star unbeaten cruiserweight WBO #11, Imre Szello (15-0-0) who will face off against dangerous former NABF Champion Garrett Wilson (17-11-1) in a 10 rounder.
Also on the card will be unbeaten middleweight prospect Norbert Harcsa (7-0-0) and Hungarian welterweight Champion Balázs Torteli (10-1-0).
The event is sold out since last Tuesday and will be televised Live by M4 Sport (Hungarian National TV).
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — American Angel Yin won the Omega Dubai Ladies Classic in a playoff Sunday, beating South Korea’s In-Kyung Kim with a birdie on the second extra hole.
The 19-year-old Yin won with a tap-in birdie on the drivable 17th hole. The victory in the Ladies European Tour season finale is her first on a major tour.
“I feel amazing,” Yin said.
Yin closed with a 5-under 67, saving par on the par-5 18th after finding the water, to match Kim (65) and France’s Celine Herbin (64) at 15-under 273 at Emirates Golf Club.
Yin and Kim birdied the 18th on the first extra hole, and Herbin was eliminated after hitting into the water with her third shot.
Prince William and Lady Gaga have chatted about mental health as part of the Heads Together #oktosay campaign.
The Duke of Cambridge asked the pop star to get involved after she wrote an open letter last year, revealing she has Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
In their video call - released on the Royal Family's Facebook page - they discussed ending the stigma. Prince William said: "It's so important to break open that fear and that taboo."
Lady Gaga added that people with mental health problems were "not hiding anymore".
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey has issued a decree to adjust its current laws to a new presidential system that comes into effect with last month's presidential and parliamentary elections.
The decree issued Wednesday changes the wording in some 5,000 laws, removing references to the prime minister — whose office has been abolished — and transferring some powers to the president.
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan won the presidential election on June 24 with 52.6 percent of the vote, according to results which have yet to be confirmed by Turkey's electoral council.
Erdogan will now rule with substantially expanded powers in line with constitutional changes that were narrowly approved in a referendum last year.
He is expected to be sworn in over the weekend.
We all need some helpers and fixers in our life, here are some of the best local companies to help with alterations, entertainment and everyday meals. (WPVI)
HAMLIN TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — Crews on Lake Michigan still haven’t been able to recover a yacht from where it ran aground north of Ludington over the weekend.
Saturday, a man was taking the 76-foot yacht from Pentwater to Traverse City, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. When he realized the boat was taking on water, he ran it aground in about three feet of water near Big Sable Point. The boat started to tip about 15 degrees to the side, but the Coast Guard was soon able to retrieve the man. He wasn’t hurt.
Monday, the yacht remained abandoned in the water. The Coast Guard said waves more than four feet high kept commercial salvage crews from getting close enough to deploy a boom around and pump fuel off the boat.
Coast Guard pollution responders out of Grand Haven will oversee the recovery. There are no reports of pollution so far.
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Fire broke out at a home on Sterling Hill Road in Moosup Monday afternoon.
Crews in Moosup knocked down a fire that started to spread from a parked camper to a home Monday afternoon.
Quinebaug Valley Emergency Communications tweeted that crews were called to 128 Sterling Hill road for a reported RV fire with extension to a home. The fire is under control at this time.
No other details were immediately available. Check back for updates.
Gas will be ‘far more expensive’ in 2017: analyst
Dan McTeague, an analyst from GasBuddy.com, told CTV News Channel Monday that he predicts the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) will restrict supply this year and that will cause prices to climb to levels not seen since perhaps 2014. That summer, the average retail price at the pumps topped $1.41.
McTeague said the impact of OPEC’s restrictions combined with the new carbon pricing introduced in Ontario and Alberta mean “the cost of energy is going to be far more expensive.
“I was a little nervous coming into this match,” Astle said. “Emma Jewell, she hasn’t played first singles before, and she’s a great player. And we’ve played together since we were little and we’re best friends, so I knew this would be a really hard match.
You know things are getting serious when you pick out a tree together!
Sarah Hyland and boyfriend Wells Adams got into the holiday spirit on Saturday, picking out their very first Christmas tree as a couple.
The Modern Family star shared a selfie of the two in front of the evergreen, appropr...
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Search and dive teams are searching for a man that may have drowned at Lake Perry near Slough Creek.
Jefferson Co. Sheriff Jeff Herrig told KSNT News that they received a call around 8:20 p.m. about the possible drowning of a white male believed to be in his early 20s.
Herrig said friends told authorities the man did not come out of the water after retrieving a ball that had gone into the lake.
This a developing story. Check back for updates as they become available.
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Ceremonies will take place across the country with flags flown until after Armed Forces Day on Saturday 24 June. Weymouth will be holding a flag raising ceremony at the Commercial Road council offices on Monday 19 June at 10.30am.
Joining the service will be representatives from local armed forces, veterans, Standard Bearers, Military Vehicle Trust and council staff, and the public are more than welcome to show their support!
Ceremonies will take place across the country with flags flown until after Armed Forces Day on Saturday 24 June.
Further Armed Forces Day celebrations will take place on 17 and 18 June across Weymouth seafront and the Osprey Leisure centre on Portland. For a full listing of events and times, see the timetable of events.
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Cycling is only one aspect of the Greene Trails Cycling Classic. Participants return year after year for the great food and visiting with friends.
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The rally on June 21 was announced by his re-election campaign Monday, after a previously scheduled June 1 rally in Cedar Rapids was postponed. The rally will be held at the U.S. Cellular Center.
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High School students get hands on experience and explore their options in the STEM industry in a visit to the Seabee Base.
 A squatter appeared in Yakima County Superior Court on Monday for damaging state lands after police found he had been living in a cave.
Van Dean Dunbar, 57, a homeless resident, appeared before Yakima County Superior Court Judge David A. Elofson for second-degree malicious mischief.
A court record shows he allegedly made a cave about a year ago on public lands managed by the state about a year ago and had been living in it.
Officials found him hiding in brush by the cave about 11:30 a.m. Friday, April 20, and arrested him for causing more than $750 in damage.
Dunbar told authorities it took him more than a month to build the shelter where he had been living for about a year.
The make-shift cave is near hiking trails, official said.
"There are extablished state park trails in the area for paying customers to use and this area is going to be out of service for some time while repairs are made," a Washington State Patrol probable cause statement said. "It poses a safety hazard to people walking by it."
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When Idiot CNN Host implied the hotel was negligent for not inquiring about the load shooter was carrying in.. She gives him a lesson in the reality of Las Vegas public freedoms.
Copeland will be called up from Triple-A Las Vegas ahead of Wednesday's game against the Braves, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
Copeland made one start at Triple-A this season, allowing four runs on seven hits and four walks across six innings. His only big-league action came in 2015 with Toronto, when he posted a 6.46 ERA with six strikeouts through 15.1 innings.
THE public’s frustration with the planning system has been well-documented — and no wonder with cases such as the one that came before Benson Parish Council recently.
The owners of a property in Old London Road, Ewelme, have been made to apply for retrospective listed building consent for the insertion of a steel support in a log store room... 30 years after the work was carried out.
At least the councillors were good enough not to object!
Just two years ago, once-isolated Myanmar seemed firmly on a new course.
Longtime opposition leader and Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi and her National League for Democracy won a sweeping victory in elections that year, a milestone in moving the southeast Asian nation towards democracy and away from decades of military rule.
Now both Myanmar's progress and Suu Kyi's reputation look starkly different as the nation's security forces carry out a massive offensive against the nation's Rohingya Muslim minority in its southwestern Rakhine state. More than a half million Rohingya refugees have fled to neighboring Bangladesh in a matter of weeks after what one top U.N. official has called a "textbook example of ethnic cleansing."
On this edition of Global Journalist, a look at Myanmar's long history of discrimination against the Rohingya and Suu Kyi's role in the current crisis.
Global Journalist: Rohingya Crisis in Myanmar After Attacks
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Popeyes recently hosted a fundraiser night for the Bell City Elementary Jr. Beta. The proceeds will be used by students that are going to Beta National Convention at Disney World in Orlando, Florida.
Rihanna sparked engagement rumors after posted pictures of herself on instagram wearing a big diamond ring on her ring finger. Remember Riri has been dating Saudi billionaire Hassan Jameel.
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Memphis Police Department is searching for the person responsible for a shooting at a Whitehaven convenience store Monday morning.
One person was shot at Dodge’s on Elvis Presley Boulevard shortly after midnight.
Investigators said the victim was shot multiple times and is in critical condition.
There is no word on what led up to the shooting.
Police said the shooter was last seen driving a black four-door sedan.
If you have any information on this incident, call Crime Stoppers at 901-528-CASH.
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Major north-south artery re-routed in both directions while crews fight blaze
Campbell River Fire responded to a housefire early this morning on Alder Street across from Marina Blvd.
Traffic was being re-routed by RCMP at Nilhut heading north and Frances heading south.
More information when it becomes available, but for now, alternate routes are reccomended for your morning commute.
LOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson’s daughter Paris Jackson has been granted a temporary restraining order against a man she says has been stalking her.
The order granted Tuesday in a Los Angeles court says 23-year-old Nicholas Stevens must stay away from Jackson at least until July 24.
The 20-year-old Jackson says in court documents that she and a bandmate were leaving her recording studio June 13 when Stevens, who she does not know, appeared and said he’d waited for her last week for 15 hours.
Jackson says Stevens refused to leave, said he was “stalking her,” mentioned a shotgun and said “by midnight it will all be over.”
Then July 1, Stevens tweeted at Jackson that he was her “soulmate.”
No current phone number for Stevens could be found to ask for comment.
It may be way too early to be thinking about Summer camping, but it might be necessary.
Parks Canada has opened their camping registration early this year, and encourage all Albertans to plan ahead.
In celebration of Canada's 150th anniversary, Parks Canada has been offering free Discovery Passes to Canadians.
For this reason, a huge demand for campsites is anticipated, so you may wanna get planning as soon as possible.
You can find more information on the Parks Canada website.
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Iran arrests 'Sultan of Coins' suspected of hoarding gold
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iranian state TV says police have arrested a man who was hoarding two tons of gold coins in order to manipulate the market.
The Wednesday report quotes Tehran police chief Gen. Hossein Rahimi as saying the 58-year-old suspect had accomplices who helped him collect the coins over the past 10 months. He did not identify the suspect, who state media referred to as the "Sultan of Coins."
Two tons would be the equivalent of around 250,000 coins.
Iranians have stocked up on gold coins and other safe haven investments as the local currency has plummeted in recent months. The Iranian rial has plunged to 90,000 to the dollar — double the government rate of 42,000.
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CANFIELD, Ohio – As part of the American Radio Relay League’s annual Field Day event, the Mahoning Valley Amateur Radio Association will set up their ham radios at the Mill Creek MetorParks Farm for a 24-hour open house June 24 and 25.
Operators will set up their stations at the farm across from the Canfield Fairgrounds at noon June 24 and keep them running on stand-alone generators, fueled by either batteries or solar power, through 2 p.m. the following day.
The relay league’s field day is an international event as radio operators across the United States and Canada to show the public how amateur radios can be used to provide communications during emergencies.
More than 35,000 radios participate in the field day and 725,000 amateur radio operators are licensed in the U.S. The Mahoning Valley Amateur Radio Association was founded in 1919.
For more information, visit MVARA.org.
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West Jackson Baptist Church sponsors carnival for Pope Elementary School
JACKSON, Tenn. — A local church sponsors a fall carnival for elementary school students.
West Jackson Baptist Church organized a carnival Friday for students at Pope Elementary School in north Jackson.
Students got to participate in a variety of games including a football toss, coin toss and ring toss. Church volunteers handed out candy after each event.
“We really feel like we need to be a gospel community on mission for us to just get out here and love on these kids, give the teachers a break today as they’re getting ready for their fall break,” Alan Teel, missions pastor at West Jackson Baptist Church, said.
This is the second year West Jackson Baptist has held a fall carnival for students at Pope.
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A deal between the United States and Qatar for F-15 fighter jets and a visit by two American warships to Doha are showing the vital military links Washington maintains to the country now at the center of a dispute with Arab nations.
Qatar has signed what it described as a $12 billion for the fighter jets. In November, the U.S. military announced a similar fighter jet deal for $21.1 billion. It's unclear if they are the same deal.
Meanwhile, Cmdr. Bill Urban of the U.S. Navy's 5th Fleet told The Associated Press that the USS Chinook, a coastal patrol ship, and U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Baranof both were in Doha for "a routine port visit" on Thursday.
Qatar is home to 10,000 American troops and a major U.S. military base.
Calvin Harris is releasing a new album, Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 1, at the end of the month, and so far we’ve heard a couple of tracks from it — “Slide,” “Heatstroke,” and “Rollin” — and gotten a peek at its ridiculously stacked guest feature lineup. And today, some goddamn rude parrot leaked some snippets from the upcoming album, including some unheard contributions from the aforementioned guest list like Snoop Dogg, D.R.A.M., Lil Yachty, Kehlani, and more.
Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 1 is out 6/30.
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Enstar has agreed yet another $1bn+ legacy deal as it continues a multi-billion dollar acquisition drive that has spanned more than 12 months.
The carrier announced last week (8 February) that it had struck an agreement with RSA to reinsure a legacy UK employers' liability (EL) book with gross reserves of £957mn ($1.2bn).
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Toronto’s transit commission says a large number of its streetcars will have to be returned to their manufacturer for repairs.
TTC spokesman Brad Ross said 67 of 89 streetcars produced by Bombardier will be sent back to the company because of “inferior frame welds.”
The defective streetcars pose no threat to safety, and will be returned to Bombardier three or four at a time, according to Ross.
All the vehicles will be back in working order by 2022, he said.
Bombardier notified the TTC in fall 2017 that the streetcars would have to be repaired.
Ross said the transit commission asked Bombardier to develop a program to permanently fix the cars with minimal impact on TTC service.
Mayor John Tory said that he wants TTC CEO Rick Leary to “ensure that Bombardier compensates the TTC for that inconvenience.” He also said the costs of the repairs will be paid be Bombardier.
Granbury city officials are warning residents not to fall for scam calls claiming to be from the city utility department.
“In this operation, scammers call businesses and residents and falsely claim to represent the utility department of the City of Granbury,” a press release from the city stated. “They threaten account holders with a cancellation of services if an immediate payment is not made. If you receive a similar call, hang up and contact City of Granbury at 817-573-1114. After hours you may contact us at 817-588-0488.”
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ST. LOUIS, MO — The winter holiday season is a busy, hectic time that is supposed to be merry and bright, but often times we have so much on our mind that we forget the simplest things to make our loved ones happy. The look of delight on your child's face when they open their holiday gifts is priceless, but it's easy to forget one critical item— batteries to power those holiday gifts. According to a survey by Energizer, 90% of Americans said they have forgotten the batteries for holiday gifts in the past.
Northlanders Brave the Cold For Beginner Ski Lessons
Events for Winter Trails Day are free.
DULUTH, Minn. – Some people here loving that winter weather. Those who wanted to take a beginner’s course in skiing were at Spirit Mountain.
About 40 people braved the cold to learn the basics of skiing in just under an hour.
There were some beginners there and others who hadn’t skied since they were younger.
“It’s fantastic on a cold day it’s snowing out. So fun to see people getting outside enjoying it; enjoying everything about winter that a lot of people do not like about winter,” said Nordic Ski Trails Manager Siiri Morse. ”
The lessons were taught by the Duluth Cross Country Ski Club and were a part of Winter Trails Day going on across the country.
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A bicyclist was killed in a crash Monday afternoon, according to Las Vegas Metro police.
Officers responded to the incident at 1:29 p.m. at Mel Torme Way and Sammy Davis Jr Drive, near the Las Vegas Strip.
A truck hit the bicyclist, who was taken to University Medical Center with critical injuries and he later died, police said.
The driver remained at the scene. The area was shut down to traffic, police said.
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The cat was rescued after being stuck 60-feet high in a tree for three days. (Source: WAVE 3 News)
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - A local judge is looking for a little kitty's owners.
Judge Amber Wolfe took the hungry kitty in and is hoping someone will recognize it.
Wolfe helped save the cat when it was stuck 60 feet up in a tree. She said the cat was there for three days.
The cat was rescued this afternoon in Clifton. It was an ordeal.
Neighbors, Louisville Fire, LMPD - even sheriff's deputies jumped in to help. They had a blanket ready in case the cat jumped.
Finally, they were able to coax the cat to come down to about 35 feet. That's when they were able to bring it down, much to the delight of Wolfe and everyone else who was holding their breath.
The cat appeared very happy she was to finally able to eat.
Judge Wolfe said the cat did have a tag, but no phone number.
If you recognize the rescued cat, please shoot us a message on our WAVE 3 Facebook page.
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18-year-old Gabriel Ezekiel Struss of Annapolis, was arrested early Friday morning and charged with two counts of first and second-degree murder, two counts of conspiracy to commit first- and second-degree, and two counts of use of a firearm in a felony crime of violence. Gabriel Struss was sentenced to 60 years in prison for the murders of two people in a Lothian home in 2015.
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Summer is here. Mini Golf is, too. Terry Hills Miniature Golf Course opens Friday, June 16th! Excitement for all ages as you putt your way over ramps, bridges, dips & other fun obstacles in pursuit of those Hole-In-Ones! Bring Dad this Father’s Day and he plays for FREE (and if you let him win, that’s OK, too).
Make it a day and stop into the restaurant before or after you play for a delicious lunch, dinner or Sunday Brunch! Click here for our menus (Restaurant Hours: Mon-Fri 11-9, Sunday Brunch 10-2). Terry Hills is located at 5122 Clinton Street Road, Route 33, Batavia, NY. (585) 343-0642
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Drishyam fame Shriya Saran tied the knot with Russian boyfriend Andrei Koscheev on March 19. The actor chose to keep the ceremony a private affair with only close friends and family in attendance. The actor who has been associated with many Tamil and Telugu films had a destination wedding in Udaipur, Rajasthan. The photos and videos from her several wedding functions surfaced on Shriya's fan pages. If reports are to be believed, before taking the wedding vows according to Hindu traditions, the actor had a registered wedding in Mumbai on March 12 at her residence.
MARION, Ind. (WISH) — A Grant County judge on Wednesday dismissed a child seduction charge against a teacher at Oak Hill High School, according to court records.
Mitchel Hueston, who was 33 when charged in January, was alleged to have inappropriately touched a 16-year-old girl during the summer of 2016.
Prosecutors decided after further review of the evidence and the results of a polygraph test that they could not successfully try the case, The Chronicle-Tribune reported.
School officials informed the Grant County Sheriff’s Office of the allegations in January, which led to a four-week investigation before Hueston’s arrest.
Upon his arrest, Hueston had been placed on paid administrative leave by the school. His current status was not immediately available. Oak Hill High School is in Converse, about 35 miles north of Indianapolis.
Brown is the guitarist in her band. The singer shared the good news on Instagram, posting photos of the happy couple next to the Eiffel Tower and her engagement ring.
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FLoyd Mayweather and Conor McGregorare actually going to meet in a boxing match on August 26th. The fact that this is really happening defies all odds. Conor McGregor will have to defy odds for a second time if he’s going to beat Mayweather. Spoiler alert: He’s not.
Mayweather will open as a hefty favorite and McGregor a big underdog. Numbers are different all over the place and the money is already coming in on McGregor because people love losing money playing the lottery.
Answer: Master Chief
If there is a single figure that is synonymous with the Xbox and the rise of the Xbox as a serious gaming console, it’s Master Chief from the Halo franchise. Long before people were playing countless hours on games like Destiny, Overwatch, or Call of Duty, players were obsessed with Halo. No other game defined the Xbox more clearly, nor is more fondly remembered by longtime fans.
With that in mind, it’s not surprising that Microsoft has hidden not one, but two little Easter eggs referencing Master Chief in recent consoles. The Xbox One S featured a tiny Master Chief laser etched into the bracket around the optical disc drive, and the newer Xbox One X has a Master Chief etched right into the motherboard.
Not only is there a Master Chief on the motherboard, but the space marine is depicted riding a scorpion which is, in itself, a double reference to both the code name of the console and to the Scorpion battle tank found in the Halo universe.
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Refuse piles up in Central side streets
Residents living in the smaller side streets of Central complain that they have been waiting for months for municipal waste-removal trucks to rumble down their streets.
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Hugo Lloris believes Paul Pogba proved a point to his Premier League critics with his performance for France against England.
And goalkeeper Lloris has also dropped a hint that he has been urging French forward Thomas Lemar to join him and Pogba in England next season by moving to Tottenham Hotspur.
Pogba helped 10-man France to a 3-2 victory over England in Paris on Wednesday night and produced a superb performance in the centre of midfield.
The 24-year-old has been accused of not justifying his world record £89 million price tag during his first season at Manchester United, but Lloris is confident Pogba will shine in the Premier League.
“Maybe he had some things to prove, because he belongs to one of the best clubs in the world and he plays in the Premier League, and he has to show his level,” said Lloris. “Against England, he was fantastic and as a midfielder he helped the team a lot to manage the ball. I have no doubt that he will get better and better.”
An Alford Academy student won two prizes at a gymnastics competition earlier this month.
17-year-old Izzy Tolometti won a gold medal on bars at the Scottish Senior Championships for Gymnastics, which was held in Perth on March 4 and 5. She also gained a bronze medal on floor.
Izzy is now the Senior Ladies Scottish Bars Champion 2017 and is aiming for a place at the 2018 Australian Commonwealth Games.
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Among the seemingly endless number of collectable playground crazes of the 1990s was the popular range of football models produced by Corinthian. At their height, these little figures sold by the truck load.
Commonly referred to as ‘big heads’, the comical models often looked nothing like their real-life counterparts - rather like the unlicensed digital recreations which crop up in video game titles these days.
Footballers from across the globe were featured in the hit series, including a large number of players plying their trade here in Scotland, as well as Scots registered to other leagues.
See for yourself if you can guess who is who in our picture quiz - it’s not as easy as you might think!
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Gaza terrorists on Friday fired a rocket towards southern Israel. There are no reports of injuries or damages.
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Less highfalutin food trend than hand roll gone wild-style and cylindrical, the sushirrito/makirrito fish-cannoned both Los Angeles and New York in 2016—already landing in the No. 1 spot on a BuzzFeed list of "Hipster Food Trends That Need Die in 2017." ("Microbreweries" were also on that truly joyless list from suddenly hater-friendly BuzzFeed, if you want to know what you're in for.)
Connecticut’s bid for Amazon’s second headquarters will include sites in the Stamford and Hartford regions.
The Hartford Courant reports that Catherine Smith, commissioner of the state Department of Economic and Community Development, told local officials in a letter on Monday of that determination by a team including representatives from several state agencies.
She said those locations meet Amazon’s criteria.
The Seattle company says it will spend more than $5 billion to build a second headquarters in North America with as many as 50,000 jobs. It says it’s looking at metropolitan areas with populations of more than a million that have the potential to attract top technical talent.
Communities may also make their own bids. A spokeswoman for Bridgeport says the city and New Haven are planning their own proposal.
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Ahead of their planned annual retreat this year, ruling NRM MPs are struggling to build broad support for their push for the lifting of the presidential age limit in the Constitution. Government Chief Whip Ruth Nankabirwa said in a Monday interview that the NRM caucus MPs are split on the proposed push to remove the presidential 75 year age cap, ahead of their planned retreat at the National Leadership Institute , Kyankwanzi.
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Dallas is a blue merle Queensland Heeler who is at the San Luis Obispo County Animal Services shelter. She came to the shelter last year at 7 years old, was adopted, but then returned when her owner had to go into a care facility. The gentle pup is now looking for another home. For more information: 805-781-4413 or www.slocounty.ca.gov/aserv.
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Middlesex Hospital Cancer Center is expanding its services to the Connecticut shoreline and will hold an open house at its second location on October 7 from 10 a.m. until noon.
The new Cancer Center shares space with the Middlesex Hospital Shoreline Medical Center at 250 Flat Rock Place, Westbrook, and will be a full service, accredited cancer center that will provide Connecticut shoreline residents with care closer to home. The center will begin treating patients in November and will offer all of the same services that patients receive at the Cancer Center’s Middletown location. It will also benefit from Middlesex Hospital’s membership in the Mayo Clinic Care Network.
On Oct. 7, members of the public will be able to tour the new Cancer Center and learn more about the services offered, including cancer treatment, integrative medicine and genetic counseling.
Netanyahu 'Reserved' About Extending Envoy Danny Danon’s UN Term
The former Likud lawmaker had expected to serve four years in the post, but the PM has been evasive about extending his term
On May 27th the Michipicoten Rod and Gun Club held its 24th Annual Blackfly Shoot.
This year saw 7 five person teams enter the shoot. Of note was a team from wawa made up of local youth ages 15 to 17, who’s entry fee was covered by Home Building Centre Wawa. With tshirts and hats supplied by the Canadian Coalition for Firearm Rights(CCFR).
This year first place team was from Wawa, team Captian Charlie Todesco, Gary Trudeau, Russ Cooke, Bill Hartford.
Second place went to the Perry’s Great Northern Gun and Bow team.
Third place went to the Gouials River team.
The Leo Lacourciere award for top score 100 meter free hold centre fire went to Loney Ebare of Gouials River.
NORTHAMPTON, Mass. (WWLP) – Herrell’s Ice Cream in Northampton has mastered a new flavor, and it might not be what you’d expect…sour pickles & cream!
Judy Herrell, owner of the ice cream shop, said in a release sent to 22News that it might not be for everyone, but it is unique.
“[It] Really challenged all of my knowledge of ice cream making, but it sure was fun,” Herrell said.
Herrell said the ice cream has a full, salty-sour pickle flavor. It’s made with real pickled cucumbers and pickle spices.
Herrell’s Ice Cream makes all their 370 flavors at their Old South Street shop and uses all local ingredients.
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If endless cyber attack scare stories, viral fake news articles, online abuse and the election of Donald Trump have given yourself the resolve to walk away from the internet, you're in luck.
Developers in Sweden have created a website that can help you delete your online presence with just a few clicks.
Available at Deseat.me, Wille Dahlbo and Linus Unnebäck designed the internet deletion site as a place for people to "clean up your internet presence".
The service lets you see all of the websites you're signed up to or have accounts for and asks if you'd like to delete them or unsubscribe. It asks for your email address and password so it can scan for the sites you're signed up to.
A proposal that would have allowed for later outdoor music in Sea Isle City did not get a single vote of support from City Council during this week’s meeting. This comes on the heels of an earlier vote this spring to shoot down a proposal for longer sidewalk dining hours in the resort.
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The U.S. Attorney’s Office for Connecticut has announced a settlement agreement with The UPS Store #1217 in the Riverside section of Greenwich that resolves allegations that the store was not in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA).
The store was accused by an unnamed individual with disabilities of being denied service unless she left her service animal outside. As part of the settlement, the store will post signage announcing “Service Animals Welcome” and will train its staff on working with customers who require service animals. The complainant will also receive a $1,000 compensation.
John H. Durham, U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut, praised the store for settling the matter without requiring litigation. “We appreciate the Riverside UPS Store’s commitment to increasing access to its store for individuals with disabilities who require service animal assistance,” he said.
The town of Elloree in Orangeburg County is recovering after Monday's sustained rain event that lasted most of the day.
Doppler estimates show more than seven inches of rain drenched the small town.
Close to a half dozen businesses opened their doors to water today. Some only had to deal with a couple of inches of water. Others had to deal with more than a foot. Town Hall was the worst hit.
"As you're walking in, pressing in, you can feel the water under your feet. As far as computers, we only have one working computer. You can see on the desks the line from the water. We've really got a mess in town," town hall employee Leslie Furtick said.
One of the town's new police cars was damaged as well.
"It was like a tsunami type thing. You have no control over it. You just watch it or let it happen,” Elloree’s Mayor Stan Busch said.
Cleaning companies were in town to aid in the cleaning process.
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MOSCOW, Feb 3 (Reuters) - A Russian strike from an undisclosed high-precision weapon killed more than 30 militants in an area of Syria’s Idlib where a Russian plane was previously downed, TASS news agency quoted Russia’s Defence Ministry as saying on Saturday.
The Russian Su-25 warplane was brought down in the Idlib province earlier on Saturday, and the pilot was killed during “a fight” after ejecting by parachute, the Defence Ministry has said. [nL8N1PT0F9 (Reporting by Polina Devitt; editing by Alexander Smith)
The Wichita Police Department is conducting an internal investigation that possibly involves misconduct by department members.
According to Police Chief Gordon Ramsay, the case is the result of a criminal investigation being conducted by another law enforcement agency.
"Two police officers have been placed on administrative review pending the outcome of the criminal and internal investigation," he said during a press briefing Tuesday.
Ramsay said he plans to be transparent and keep the media and community informed as the investigation progresses.
He said he was unable to comment further because the investigation is still active.
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Troops of 3 Battalion, 22 Brigade Nigerian Army on Operation Lafiya Dole, assisted by 10 Civilian JTF embarked on an offensive operation, at an suspected location of Boko Haram terrorists at Jarawa village in Kala Balge Local Government Area of Borno State. The troops while advancing came under heavy fire at Jarawa village, but neutralized 21 … Continue reading Troops Clear Boko Haram Terrorists Out Of Jarawa, Rescue 1,623 Persons
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SPORTS EDITOR’S NOTE: Each week, The People’s Defender will profile an Adams County senior student/athlete so our community and readers can get to know better these outstanding young people who participate both in athletics and academics in their high school.
NAME: Summer Grundy
SCHOOL: Manchester High School
PARENTS: Larry Grundy, Jessica Grundy, Cora Botts
SPORTS PLAYED IN HIGH SCHOOL: Cheerleading
FAVORITE SPORT: Cheerleading
FAVORITE THING ABOUT HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS: Winning
LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS: Practice
MOST MEMORABLE HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS MOMENT: Going to Disney World
FAVORITE MUSICAL ARTIST OR GROUP: J. Cole
PLACE YOU’D LOVE TO TRAVEL TO: Aruba
YOUR FAVORITE MOVIE: “My Sister’s Keeper”
FAVORITE TV SHOWS: Teen Mom, Sweet Vicious
FAVORITE SCHOOL SUBJECT: Math
FAVORITE SPARE TIME ACTIVITY: Watching movies and shopping
FAVORITE RESTAURANT: Mi Camino, Applebee’s
WOULD LOVE TO TRADE PLACES FOR A DAY WITH: Julianne Hough
FUTURE PLANS: Go to college at Shawnee and become a Neo-Natal nurse
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Fall Cleanse: Detox and Nutrition Workshop
At Superb Health Milwaukee in Bay View
2625 South Greeley Street, Suite 120
Benefits include:
- Increased Energy& Vitality
- Weight Loss
- Better Digestion& Balanced Mood
Joanne Aponte, ND, a naturopathic doctor from Lakeside Natural Medicine in Shorewood, leads this cleanseworkshop which takes a whole body, non-fasting approach to detoxification. Learn together in a friendly environment.Workshop includes a cooking demo with tasting.
Space is limited so pre-registration is required.
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Air-conditioned dog houses are popping up across the country
BATON ROUGE - Air-conditioned houses for dogs are popping up outside of restaurants and stores across the country thanks to a company called DogSpot.
DogSpot offers fully air-conditioned and ventilated mini-houses where dogs can stay while their owners eat a meal inside a restaurant or run a quick errand.
The service for dogs operates similarly to the way Uber works for humans. Dog owners use an app to reserve a nearby house for their furry friend up to 15 minutes in advance.
The owner can unlock the house via the app, and then also monitor their dog on the app through a webcam.
The fee is 30 cents per minute or a $19.99 monthly membership.
President Trump backed two very cruel and immoral health-care plans proposed by congressional Republicans. After failure of the subsequent “skinny repeal” of Obamacare, the president crassly said, “Let Obamacare implode,” demonstrating his pathetic lack of concern for the sick and…
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The Kerry team to take on Mayo tonight in the Allianz Football League shows 2 changes from the opening round victory over Donegal.
In come Brian Ó Beaglaoich and Jack Barry for Brendan O’Sullivan and Cormac Coffey.
1 Shane Murphy (Captain) Dr. Crokes
2 Brian Ó Beaglaoich An Ghaeltacht
3 Jason Foley Ballydonoghue
4 Shane Enright Tarbert
5 Paul Murphy Rathmore
6 Gavin Crowley Templenoe
7 Ronan Shanahan Austin Stacks
8 Jack Barry Na Gaeil
9 Barry O’Sullivan Dingle
10 Micheál Burns Dr. Crokes
11 Seán O’Shea Kenmare
12 Stephen O’Brien Kenmare
13 David Clifford Fossa
14 Paul Geaney Dingle
15 Barry John Keane Kerins O’Rahillys
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17 Brendan O’Sullivan Valentia
18 Cormac Coffey Kerins O’Rahillys
19 Jack Savage Kerins O’Rahillys
20 Dáithí Casey Dr. Crokes
21 Matthew Flaherty Dingle
22 Killian Spillane Templenoe
23 Brian Ó Seanacháin Ballydonoghue
24 Greg Horan Austin Stacks
25 Andrew Barry Na Gaeil
26 Éanna Ó Conchúir An Ghaeltacht
Mayo are unchanged for tonight.
An emergency alert that was sent out Tuesday evening was supposed to alert people about a drinking water advisory in Salem, but instead sent much of the state into a panic.
Rani Mukherji recently throw a fairy-themed birthday bash for her daughter Adira as she turned two.
As guess what! it was too much fun with Shahrukh Khan bringing in AbRam with him and Kareena Kapoor Khan's little munchkin Taimur bonding with Karan Johar's twins Yash and Roohi. Of course, the parents too had their share of fun.
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Your daily look at late-breaking California news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today:
1. SCHOOL SHOOTING
Students to return to Los Angeles middle school where gun went off and injured 5; 12-year-old girl held for negligent discharge of firearm.
2. COLLEGE STUDENT KILLED
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Orange County man faces arraignment in killing of University of Pennsylvania student during winter break home visit.
3. WATER
Sierra Nevada snowpack remains below normal and a large percentage of the state is in moderate or severe drought.
4. RECORDING ACADEMY
Grammy chief Neil Portnow says academy is creating task force to uncover barriers that impede women; petition seeks his removal.
5. GOVERNOR'S RACE
Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom has more money available to spend than all rivals from both parties combined ahead of June 5 primary.
Movie Synopsis:
Marga, a 65 years-old woman, decides to sale the family country house in order to get the money to retire and travel with Julia, her young girlfriend. Noticing it to the family, all them reunite in the house to distribute the household goods: three sons of Marga, Casandra (a radio announcer) and her husband Gus, Héctor (a wealthy businessman) and his incoming wife Ana, and Aquilles "Aki" (an unsuccessful actor) who lives in the country house writing his autobiography. The reunion completes with Julia (disguised as Marga's assistant), Leo (an old famous actor with dementia and Marga's ex-husband, father of Casandra, Héctor and Aki), and María (Casandra and Gus' daughter), a teenager girl trying to overcome her early schizo. Meanwhile Marga tries to find the way to announce her relationship with Julia to her family, Julia tries to save her marriage after Gus discovered a love affair of her, Héctor and Ana face their wedding with a terrible secret that only they know, and Aki feels.
After becoming a media fixture in her own right at Prince William and Kate Middleton's wedding in 2011, the Duchess of Cambridge's sister now has her own impending nuptials to look forward to. Pippa Middleton just announced that she will wed James Matthews on May 20, with her niece and nephew serving as a bridesmaid and page, respectively. The venue the couple chose might not surprise you; St. Mark’s Church in Englefield, Berkshire, is near the Middletons' childhood home in Bucklebury. It also happens to be where Prince George and Princess Charlotte attended their first Christmas church service this past December and stole the spotlight while enjoying some candy canes.
BEIRUT (AP) " Human Rights Watch says the U.S.-led coalition fighting the Islamic State group in Syria and Iraq is endangering civilians by using artillery-delivered white phosphorous.
Steve Goose, the arms director for the New-York-based rights group, says in a statement Wednesday that "no matter how white phosphorus" is used, it poses "a high risk of horrific and long-lasting harm" in crowded cities like Raqqa and Mosul.
HRW, citing research and media reports, refers to several incidents in Raqqa and Mosul where artillery-fired white phosphorous was used but could not determine if there were casualties. The group says the rationale for the use of the weapon is unclear as the U.S.-led coalition doesn't comment on specific incidents.
White phosphorous is designed to illuminate battlefields at night, but can cause severe and lasting burns.
Baku. 3 March. REPORT.AZ/ It was revealed that U.S. President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner met with Russian ambassador to US Sergei Kislyak.
Report informs citing Dw, March 3 edition of The New York Times says.
According to information, the meeting took place in Trump Tower, Manhattan in December last year. The meeting lasted for 20 minutes.
"They generally discussed the relationship to establish a line of communication between Trump and Moscow”, White House spokesperson Hope Hicks told.
The newspaper says that the White House has admitted that US former national security advisor Michael Flynn, Trump's election headquarters officials Jeffrey D. Gordon and Carter Page also spoke with Kislyak at the event in Cleveland in July 2016, within a Heritage Fund conference.
Former U.S. Ambassador to Moscow, Michael McFaul tweeted that S.Kislyak participated only in National Congress of Republican Party: "Democratic Party hasn't held such an event".
To define the scope and simplify the research study based on vehicle type, payload type, payload weight, orbit type, frequency band, application, and region.
• Estimate the current market size and forecast the same for the period (2017-2024).
• Market share by revenue for each segment and region analyzed.
• To provide insights on the major market dynamics (drivers, restraints & opportunities) and their impact analysis for the forecast period.
• Micro and macro level analysis of the market to elucidate lucrative investment opportunities.
• Porter’s five forces analysis to deliver a comprehensive buyer-seller scenario and the state of business environment.
• Identification of the satellite payloads market trends in current scenario and its growth indicators.
• Benchmarking leading vendors in the satellite payloads industry based on their strategic attempts, financial status, and other internal and external parameters.
WOODWARD, OK (KSWO)- The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation arrested Woodward police detective Patrick Gandara over the weekend.
The District Attorney of Ellis County requested OSBI assistance following an allegation of sexual abuse on a child sometime in July of 2017.
Gandara, who has worked in law enforcement for nearly 25 years, was booked into the Ellis County Jail.
He is currently suspended with pay from the department.
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Cybersecurity experts are combing through data released by hackers who claim to have infiltrated the National Security Agency. The info makes it look like the NSA hacked into financial service providers in the Middle East. We'll delve into how the security community is responding to the leak. Afterwards, , we'll examine how much of a threat the growing live-streaming TV business poses to Netflix. And finally, we'll chat with Congressman Ro Khanna about his book "Entrepreneurial Nation," which looks at why manufacturing is still important in American society.
× Pumpkin spice air freshener prompts evacuation of school
BALTIMORE — An unusual smell prompted an evacuation and a hazardous materials response at a Baltimore high school. But after five people were taken to the hospital complaining of upset stomachs, fire officials discovered the source of the smell: a pumpkin spice air freshener.
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School was evacuated Thursday afternoon after students and teachers detected a strong smell on the third floor. Several people reported difficulty breathing.
The fire department and a hazardous materials team were called. Fire spokesman Roman Clark said two students and three adults were taken to the hospital for stomach ailments.
Then, firefighters located a pumpkin spice air aerosol plugged into an outlet in a classroom.
Classes at the school resumed Friday.
Man wounded by deputy arrested after release from hospital
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Authorities say a man shot by Douglas County sheriff's deputy has been arrested after leaving a hospital.
The Douglas County Sheriff's Office says the man drove a stolen car early Sunday morning toward the deputy, who had approached the car at Lake Cunningham Park. The deputy drew his handgun and fired, striking the driver and injuring a juvenile female and another 18-year-old man.
The driver was booked into jail Tuesday on suspicion of assault on an officer and other crimes. Court records don't show the 18-year-old has been formally charged.
The other man, 18-year-old Shane Hunt, of Omaha, is charged with theft. The records don't list the name of an attorney who could comment for him.
The girl was treated and then released to her parents. She isn't being charged.
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Lefty spoke to the Golf Channel's Todd Lewis on his moving ball incident at the US Open
Phil Mickelson Opens Up On US Open Moving Ball Incident
Phil Mickelson has spoken out once again over his US Open moving ball incident, this time in a TV interview with the Golf Channel.
Lefty apologised for his actions last week in a text to reporters, saying that he was “embarrassed and disappointed” after he overshadowed the entire US Open by purposely hitting a moving ball on the green.
However, he has spoken again on his actions on the 13th green in the third round at Shinnecock and now that the dust has settled, he appears to have his head straight.
Whilst he initially said he purposely did it to gain an advantage, Mickelson now accepts that his actions were wrong.
Phil was in Chicago promoting the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship and spoke to the Golf Channel’s Todd Lewis on the incident.
Arizona Diamondbacks' Paul Goldschmidt celebrates his two-run home run against the Detroit Tigers in the third inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Tuesday, June 13, 2017. Arizona Diamondbacks at Detroit Tigers Arizona Diamondbacks' Paul Goldschmidt celebrates his two-run home run against the Detroit Tigers in the third inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Tuesday, June 13, 2017.
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On August 12, 2017, Jerome “Jerry” Biller, devoted husband of Cecelia Biller (nee Foreman) and the late Beverly Biller (nee Berger); loving father of Michael J. (Pamela) Biller, Mark R. (Susan) Biller, Mindell Biller Cohen, Judith (Glen) Hyatt, Jodi (Larry) Bank and the late Larry Lieberman; cherished grandfather of Aaron Biller, Melissa (Andrew) Bond, Ryan Collins, Jared Biller, Justin Hyatt, Blake Hyatt, Max Hyatt, Britt Cohen, Tyler Biller, Matthew Bank, Brian Bank, Jessica Bank, David Lieberman and the late Adam Collins and Brianna Cohen; dear son of the late Minnie and Harry Biller. Services at SOL LEVINSON & BROS., INC., 8900 Reisterstown Road, at Mount Wilson Lane, on Thursday, August 17, at 1:30 p.m. Interment at Oheb Shalom Memorial Park, Berrymans Lane. Please omit flowers. Contributions in his memory may be sent to American Cancer Society, 405 Williams Court, Suite 120, Baltimore, MD 21220. In mourning at 12 Fox Creek Court, Owings Mills, MD 21117, Thursday only.
March 31 Dymatic Chemicals Inc:
* Sees net profit for Q1 2017 to be 0 million yuan to 5 million yuan, compared to net loss of the same period in 2016 (5.9 million yuan)
* Comments that increased investment income is the main reason for the forecast
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/8LNW0b
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
Two men in their early 20s died a shooting in Roselawn early Monday, Cincinnati police said.
The circumstances of the shooting in the 7100 block of Eastlawn Drive remain under investigation.
Police said they believe no suspects are at large.
They declined to elaborate until they have the outcome of autopsies on the men from the Hamilton County Coroner's Office.
Demetrius Powell, 22., was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after officers arrived about 1:15 a.m., according to police.
The second man found shot, identified as Derray Kennedy, 20, was taken to University of Cincinnati Medical Center.
He pronounced dead shortly after as well, police said.
Officers recovered guns at the scene but declined to elaborate on their connection to the case.
The Hamilton County Prosecutor's Office is assisting Cincinnati police and the coroner's office in the investigation and will review all evidence gathered.
FOX19 NOW will continue to update this story throughout the morning.
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A matter of survival
This refers to the letter ‘Peanuts as pension’ (May 30) by Prof Syed Basharat Ali. The writer has aptly described the current scenario in which EOBI pensioners are being neglected. Although the pension of retired federal government employees has been increased -- albeit nominally -- every year, EOBI pensioners are deprived of this increment.
These pensioners have been receiving a meagre amount of Rs5,250 for many years. This insufficient amount is not sufficient to meet the basic expenses of pensioners. The higher authorities should take immediate notice of this issue and increase the pension amount of all pensioners.
Khalid Farooq
Peshawar
Those hoping to brew beer next to their hop fields in the Fraser Valley may still be out of luck, despite a policy change last year intended to put breweries and wineries on an equal footing. Last June, the province announced that breweries could operate on the Agricultural Land Reserve if half of the goods used to make the beer was grown on site.
Start the conversation, or Read more at Lake Cowichan Gazette.
Image copyright Google Image caption John Hicks, 65, was found in London Road, Grays, Essex, in the early hours of Tuesday morning
A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the death of a man found in a road with head injuries.
John Hicks, 65, was found in London Road, Grays, Essex, on Tuesday morning and died after being taken to hospital.
A 19-year-old man has now been arrested on suspicion of murder, police said.
Det Ch Insp Daniel Stoten said: "We are keen to speak to anyone with information about the injuries John sustained before his death."
A post-mortem examination is due to take place on Thursday.
Det Ch Insp Stoten added: "We believe that there may have been an altercation in the High Street between 18:00 and 19:00 BST on Thursday, 28 June."
Boat fire at Cedar Point is under control. (Source: Robert Lipnos?)
Firefighters in Sandusky are battling several boat fires.
Authorities say between two and three boats are currently on fire in the Cedar Point Marina.
Vid of the boat fire outside of Cedar Point pic.twitter.com/m3RnYh7rq1 — Robert Lipnos (@rlipnos) August 14, 2017
The US Coast guard and the Erie County Emergency Management Agency was notified and the blaze, at Dock 5, is said to be under control.
No one was injured.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
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1:20 Blues forward David Perron talks about the NHL Winter Classic Pause
2:14 Hall of Famer Wayne Gretzky talks about NHL Winter Classic in St. Louis
1:24 Former St. Louis Blue Pierre Turgeon scores two goals in Winter Classic Alumni Game
1:13 It's a girl! First local baby of the new year born at St. Elizabeth's
2:41 Kristen Poshard talks about personal tragedy and her new position with Madison County
1:07 Edwardsville football coach talks playoff loss to Glenbard West
2:02 Police release video of fatal shooting of unarmed Oklahoma man
2:00 Estes, Thomas connect to give East St. Louis playoff win
1:40 State champion high school football team comes home as heroes
Broadway Grosses: On the Heels of Closing Notice, Audiences Rush to See Broadway's Acclaimed Great Comet
The Gulf Cooperation Council Permanent Mission to the United Nations in Vienna has participated in the 9th Arab-Austrian Economic Forum, organised by Austro-Arab Chamber of Commerce.
According to the Saudi Press Agency, SPA, the forum included an accompanying exhibition on new technologies and systems in the field of trade and economy.
The event is an opportunity for officials and investors to share ideas on the use of modern technologies to improve the quality of commercial products, added SPA.
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Martha Dodds Stoner will continue the Wauwatosa Presbyterian Concert Series on Sunday, March 26th at 3:00 pm. Ms Stoner will sing songs from “Ariette Oubliees” by Claude Debussy, two songs by Clara Schumann and two by Johannes Brahms. Friends of Stoner will play arrangements of four of Benjamin Britten’s Folksongs on flute, oboe, clarinet and piano. Short songs by American composers Libby Larsen, Carrie Jacobs-Bond, Margaret Ruthven Lang and Samuel Barber conclude the first half. Ms Stoner will share some of her favorite songs from musical theater including “People” from Funny Girl and “Not While I’m Around” from Sweeney Todd. Other friends will join Stoner for trios from Sound of Music and Gypsy.
Price: Tickets: $10 adults/$5 students
CAIRO (Reuters) - Egypt aims to offer about 80 billion Egyptian pounds ($4.55 billion) worth of shares in state companies as part of a program to IPO state enterprises on the Cairo bourse in coming years, a finance ministry statement said on Sunday.
Stakes being offered will range from 15-30 percent and include companies in petroleum, banking, and logistics, the statement said.
Most of the shares will be offered over the next 2.5 years, it added.
A MAN died after his motorcycle crashed into a car in Barangay Yati, Liloan town, Cebu on Sunday dawn.
According to Raul Flores of Liloan Police Station, the vehicles were traveling on different directions when the victim suddenly crossed the other lane and crashed into the car.
The victim has still not been identified as of this writing.
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The driver and three passengers of the car were brought to the hospital after they sustained minor injuries.
A 25-year-old Ocoee man was arrested for stabbing a 70-year-old “multiple” times Sunday afternoon, the Ocoee Police Department said.
Greg Hood was charged with attempted murder and assault. Police arrived to find the older man lying in the grass of a home on Leslie Ann Lane, which is in a subdivision, said Ocoee police Lt. Bill Wagner.
A witness tried to help the victim, but Hood, armed with a knife, threatened that person, Wagner said.
Police searched for Hood when they arrived at the home and found him a “short distance away,” Wagner said.
The victim was transported to the Orlando Regional Medical Center in critical condition.
Hood is being held at the Orange County Jail without bond.
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Have you ever wondered what Milwaukee was like during World War II? Author and Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter Meg Jones explains why Milwaukee got the reputation of being the “Machine Shop to the World.”
Learn how Milwaukee factories retooled and mobilized for wartime production, including Harley-Davidson and Falk Corporation, and how locals sacrificed their lives for the cause like Mildred Fish Harnack, Mayor Carl Zeidler, and USS Arizona captain Franklin Van Valkenburgh.
A kosher lunches can be ordered at a cost of $10. Selections are: Tuna Salad Supreme, Tuna Sandwich, Egg Salad Sandwich, Fish Sandwich, Grilled Cheese or Vegetarian Patty Melt. Or feel free to bring your own lunch.
General Admission $5 | Members FREE
This program is being offered in connection with the exhibit, Fabric of Survival: The Art of Esther Nisenthal Krinitz, on display from February 17 – May 26, 2017.
Welcome to the Daily Dose of Rock n Roll with Mike Shannon for December 11. You will find this daily in the “Features Section”. Check each day for a new Daily Dose from Mike.
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March 29 Beijing Bewinner Communications Co., Ltd.:
* Says the co proposed to pay a cash dividend of 1.1 yuan for every 10 shares and use additional paid-in capital to distribute 12 new shares for every 10 shares, as the dividend payment plan for FY 2016
Source text in Chinese:goo.gl/p9Boi1
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
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Join Subspace for a journey into the electronic music and visuals of the 90's and 00's, jamming only the most essential beats from a time when 56k was super fast and 512 megs or RAM was way too much! No secrets flyers or bad directions to a warehouse in the middle of nowhere, just come down and party like it's 1992!
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The CMG Boss, Yo Gotti is back on the scene preparing the world for his new mixtape which makes the 10th installment to his Cocaine Muzik Mixtape Series.Yo Gotti’s CM10 is ready to take on the spring and summer months coming off the “I Still Am” Album, and pushing his protege Black Youngsta to new levels. Yo Gotti is all about ‘Customs” this time around with the assistance of producer Zaytoven. Watch Yo Gotti has flosses his Custom cars, exclusive jewelry, the lavish CMG lifestyle cruising through London and Dubai in the video below.
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In this photo taken on Monday, July 2, 2018, migrant women look at a crew's computer aboard the Open Arms aid boat, of Proactiva Open Arms Spanish NGO. Spain's government said Barcelona will be the docking port for the aid boat traveling with 60 migrants rescued on Saturday in waters near Libya and rejected by both Italy and Malta. Olmo Calvo AP Photo
With a cigarette in one hand and a muddy machete in the other, Brazilian grandmother Maria Nobre de Oliveira thinks high-end chocolate will help end the epidemic of deforestation ravaging Amazon communities like hers. Her community of a few dozen residents live in hand-built wooden houses with no electricity or running water in the world's largest rainforest, more than six hours by river boat from the nearest town in Brazil's southwestern Amazonas State.
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STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Justice has informed Millicom it has closed its investigation on “potential improper payments” for its joint venture in Guatemala, the emerging markets telecoms and media group said on Tuesday.
Millicom shares were up 2.1 percent at 571 crowns by 1235 GMT.
“We had an estimate of a $200 million fine so the share reaction is reasonable,” said DNB analyst Stefan Gauffin, who has a buy recommendation and target price of 655 crowns.
“I think some investors have avoided Millicom shares due to this matter, so it should long term be a positive factor.”
Millicom said in October 2015 it had reported to U.S. and Swedish authorities potential improper payments on behalf of its joint-venture in Guatemala, which sent its shares down as much as 12 percent.
Nadal is the heavy favourite to win his 11th French Open title at Roland Garros and he started his campaign with a straight-sets victory against Simone Bolelli.
Next up for the world No 1 is Guido Pella - an opponent he comfortably beat in their only previous encounter.
The King of Clay is not expected to drop a set until he reaches the latter stages of the competition.
And McEnroe says Nadal’s fighting spirit is his secret weapon that most players on the tour cannot match.
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Lawyers at the Criminal Justice Center Friday morning took a ceremonial knee and raised a fist to bring attention to what they believe is inequity in the legal system.
“You could choose to be a black defendant or a white defendant, which one would you choose? The answer is why we’re here today,” said Attorney Michael Coard.
Before Attorney Michael Coard took a knee, he presented a hypothetical to the small crowd, saying if two people with identical credentials are arrested for the same crime, nobody would want to face a judge as a black man.
“From the beginning of the legal system to the end of the legal system, blacks are treated in a clearly disparate and racist manner,” said Coard.
He says the common thread among defendants he’s represented is poverty, and he believes without adequate schools in poor neighborhoods, the system will continue to churn out people who have no hope to climb the economic ladder.
“Ignorance and poverty, sadly, breeds crime,” said Coard.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A guilty plea is expected from a man charged with providing the gun used to kill two Ohio police officers.
Federal prosecutors say 30-year-old Gerald Lawson, of suburban Cleveland, bought the handgun that 31-year-old Quentin Smith used in the February slayings of Westerville officers Eric Joering and Anthony Morelli.
A record of a plea agreement was filed in federal court last week and Judge Edmund Sargus scheduled a change of plea hearing for Thursday. The U.S. attorney’s office declined comment until the hearing. A message was left for Lawson’s attorney.
A criminal complaint says Smith gave Lawson the money to buy the gun last summer along with $100 for completing the transaction. Smith wasn’t allowed to have weapons because of a previous burglary conviction.
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A 27-year-old man has been charged with failing to offer assistance after he was caught by members of the public trying to leave the scene of a crash in Perth.
Police say two men were in a car when it crashed into another vehicle then into a power pole in Bibra Lake early on Wednesday.
A man and a woman were taken to hospital with minor injuries while a 20-year old South Lake man has been charged with carrying an article to cause fear.
Russell has not been assigned to an affiliate for this season and will remain at the Royals' extended spring camp in Arizona while he works through some mechanical adjustments, MLB.com's Jeffrey Flanagan reports.
The Royals' first-round pick in 2015, a high school pitcher out of Indiana, has developed confidence issues in his ability to throw strikes. In 2015, Russell made 11 starts in the Appalachian League, but managed just two outings (each lasting one inning) in the Arizona League last year before running into the mental blockage. There's no timetable on when the 20-year-old will be assigned to a minor-league roster.
Pearson (illness) will play Saturday against the Coyotes.
Pearson missed practice Friday with an illness, but it won't stop him from drawing into the lineup against Arizona. Nobody can blame him for wanting to play in this one. The Coyotes have allowed 3.37 goals per game, second most in the NHL.
NSW Waratahs coach Daryl Gibson has ended the rotation of his halfbacks by choosing Wallaby Nick Phipps for a second straight week over Jake Gordon.
Gibson had rotated the two in recent weeks, but has opted to stick with Phipps for Saturday's clash with the Queensland Reds in Brisbane.
He did however feel Gordon was unlucky not to be named in the Wallabies squad.
Jed Holloway has come in at lock for Tom Staniforth in the only change to the starting side which lost to the Chiefs last week.
Waratahs team: Israel Folau, Cam Clark, Curtis Rona, Kurtley Beale, Taqele Naiyaravoro, Bernard Foley, Nick Phipps, Michael Wells, Michael Hooper (capt), Will Miller, Rob Simmons, Jed Holloway, Sekope Kepu, Damien Fitzpatrick, Tom Robertson. Replacements: Tolu Latu, Harry Johnson-Holmes, Shambeckler Vui, Tom Staniforth, Brad Wilkin, Jake Gordon, Lalakai Foketi, Bryce Hegarty.
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The past few months we’ve all received the candidate mailers and robo calls and seen the ads on TV. Every candidate said he was the most conservative, will clean up the corruption, is a businessman, the true outsider, 100 percent pro-life and is more like President Trump than even Trump himself.
The same conservative buzz words and catchy phrases — how can this be? Well, most candidates poll the voters on what the voters want. Then, during the campaign, the candidates regurgitate back to the voters what they want to hear. It’s really a snow job; few candidates are truly genuine these days.
The economy is growing, most have more money in their pockets and things have improved economically. Looking deeper, however, our country is rotting from the inside out. Yet,
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Believe it or not, high school football begins this Friday on the Missouri. Kansas isn't too far behind with their first action coming up in two weeks. All Fall long 41 Action News will keep a weekly ranking of the best teams in Kansas City. Here's our high school football poll for Week 1.
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MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — New African soccer confederation president Ahmad says he is open to Somalia hosting international games again and has invited the country to start with a friendly against neighbor Djibouti.
Ahmad made a two-day visit to Somalia on Monday and Tuesday, his first official trip as president of the Confederation of African Football after beating Issa Hayatou in an election last month.
Ahmad says holding friendlies first in the Somali capital Mogadishu “will help a lot.”
Somalia President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed used Ahmad’s visit to request his country be allowed to host international soccer again. The last international in Mogadishu was in 1988.
Somalia has been wracked by violence and chaos since the early 1990s, first because of a civil war and now deadly attacks by Islamist extremist group al-Shabab.
ALIEN LIFE: Indian scientists have found three types of bacteria not from earth
The experts believe the remarkable discovery could go some way to proving life exists beyond earth.
The bacteria was found in experiments conducted by the Indian Space Research Organisation.
Astrophysicist Jayant V. Narlikar made the revelation at a space science conference yesterday.
Professor R. K. Chaudhury, of the Indian Institute of Astrophysics, told Sputnik: “Detection of extraterrestrial bacteria highlights the possibility of life beyond earth and it is good news for humanity.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Nashville attorney and former Army helicopter pilot James Mackler says he is running for the Democratic nomination to represent Tennessee in the U.S. Senate.
Mackler announced Monday that he wants to challenge incumbent Republican Sen. Bob Corker in next year’s general election.
Forty-four-year-old Mackler suspended his legal career in response to the 9-11 attacks, joining the Army in 2001. He spent three years as a Black Hawk pilot in the 101st Airborne Division that included a deployment to Iraq and an Air Medal for “bold and audacious piloting.”
He later transferred the Judge Advocate General Corps. Mackler left active duty in 2011, but continues to serve in the Tennessee Air National Guard.
Republicans have held both of Tennessee’s seats in the Senate since 1994.
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MADISON, Wis. (AP) — House Speaker Paul Ryan is planning to hold a town hall meeting Aug. 21, his first open to the public in nearly two years.
The town hall in Racine is being organized by CNN and will be hosted by Jake Tapper. Ryan’s office says CNN will be in charge of attendance for the event and is inviting attendees from Ryan’s southeastern Wisconsin congressional district.
Republican and Democratic opponents have criticized Ryan for not holding a public town hall since October 2015. Ryan has defended himself by saying he doesn’t want opponents from outside his district bussed in to disrupt any such meeting.
Ryan has instead opted to hold invite-only town halls at businesses in his district and over the telephone.
LOS ANGELES — Two climbers have set a speed record for ascending the famous Nose route of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park, one of the world's most technical and dangerous verticals.
Alex Honnold and his climbing partner Tommy Caldwell on Wednesday raced up the nearly 90-degree, 2,900-foot (884-meter) precipice in 2 hours 10 minutes 15 seconds.
The pair broke the previous record set last October by nearly 10 minutes.
Fellow climber Hans Florine, who once held the Nose record, watched Wednesday's attempt from below. He says Honnold and Caldwell were moving so fast he knew by the halfway point that they would set a record.
Park Ranger Scott Gedimen congratulated the pair, calling them world-class climbers who work tirelessly to advocate on behalf of Yosemite and all public lands.
Authorities said Wednesday that two people found unresponsive at an Arkansas park over the weekend died of a drug overdose.
According to a news release, Cleburne County sheriff's office deputies were called Saturday to Dam Site Park in Heber Springs, where they found two men unresponsive and a third person struggling to maintain consciousness.
Sheriff Chris Brown said park rangers and paramedics were already on scene and performing CPR. All three people were given Narcan, a drug that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.
The three were originally taken to Baptist Health Medical Center in Heber Springs, where the most responsive patient could interact with emergency room personnel, Brown said. The two unresponsive men were taken to other hospitals in Little Rock, where they later died.
Investigators later confirmed the trio "had ingested a controlled substance that caused them to overdose," the release states. Their names were not released, and the deaths are still under investigation.
Khune has finally understood that criticism comes with the game, and it is for this reason he saw fit to apologize to his fans for hitting out at them
Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune has apologized for his Twitter rant which caused a stir earlier this week.
A section of fans criticized the 29-year-old for conceding a late goal in the 1-1 draw against Golden Arrows last weekend, and Khune took offence to the attacks directed at him.
However, he already regrets his actions, and has issued an apology to his fans in a statement.
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Houston residents should be prepared for flash flooding by:
“The five-page document is full of confusing legalese,” says SIPA. “We have never encountered so many intimidating and unnecessary roadblocks from any other regulatory site quite like IIROC’s.”
SIPA’s advice to regulators: “Test your website with real investors, since they may see issues that you may have missed.”
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If a patient investor manages to perform a registration check, further confusion can ensue about registration categories and what they mean.
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NEW ORLEANS-- During the month of February, we're celebrating Black History Month by taking a look back at heroes and institutions that made an impact in New Orleans history.
Today we salute The Louisiana Weekly, as told by Executive Editor and President Renette Dejoie-Hall.
Dejoie-Hall told us, "The Louisiana Weekly was started by my grandfather (Constant C. Dejoie Sr) along with Mr. O.C.W. Taylor. We have been in business since 1925, that makes us 93. We can safely say that we are oldest , locally owned media outlet in the city."
With pride, Dejoie-Hall states that "The paper has been the voice for the voiceless. Before it became popular to talk about black society or happenings in the black community, we were the paper of record for the community."
Our month-long salute to Black History on WGNO-TV is brought to you by The King Firm.
Parliament’s portfolio committee on home affairs is to investigate how some members of the Gupta family became South African citizens.
This comes after the committee agreed on the terms of reference to investigate what process the Department of Home Affairs followed in granting them citizenship.
Home Affairs director-general Mkuseli Apleni last month confirmed that Atul was naturalised in November 2002 and Rajesh in July 2006.
ROME (AP) — Italy's populist 5-Star Movement says it's open to finding agreement with the Democratic Party on forming a government, but that its members would have to vote on any such alliance.
The country's March 4 parliamentary election produced an inconclusive outcome. A new round of consultations on creating the next Italian government began on Tuesday.
Five-Star leader Luigi Di Maio declared all negotiations with the right-wing League dead. He said the League was "condemned to irrelevance" by refusing to break with former Premier Silvio Berlusconi's Forza Italia.
The 5-Stars, the election's single biggest vote-getter, now are looking to the center-left Democrats, who are badly divided. Some want to be in opposition, while others are open to a 5-Star deal.
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When Larry Penny moved to Nashville in 1991, he quickly realized he was just one small fish in a vast sea of like minded musicians and songwriters, all vying to have their music recorded, all fighting to make a name for themselves. He found the motivation to move to the Country Music Capital of the World after Charley Pride recorded “You Hold My World Together,” a song written by Penny. Read the full story and more in your Weekend edition of The Ennis News. Be informed, subscribe today!
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BATTLE CREEK, Mich. >> A Michigan woman wants to send her daughter to college  and shes not afraid to beg.
Lori Truex (TRU-ex) began standing on a busy street corner in Battle Creek this week with a handmade plea for donations. Kendall Truex has been accepted to Michigan State University but needs $24,000.
Truex tells the Battle Creek Enquirer that shell share her daughters high school and community college transcripts and her Michigan State admission letter. Her sign says Kendall is a 4.0 student.
Truex says she drives a school bus, and her husband works in a factory. She says soliciting money for her daughter is out of her comfort zone but you do what you have to do for your kids.
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Wilma M. McWilliams, 103
MT. PLEASANT, S.C. (March 19, 2018) – Wilma Marie McWilliams, 103, of Mt. Pleasant, S.C., passed away Feb. 19, 2018, at her daughter’s home.
She married Harry McWilliams; he preceded her in death.
Mrs. McWilliams was a member of United Church of Christ in Carlinville for many years, before retiring and moving to Florida with her husband. After he died, she moved to South Carolina to live with her daughter.
Surviving are two sons, Stephen (Sally) of Peachtree City, Ga., and Guy (Nena) of Greenville, S.C.; a daughter, Christy, of Mt. Pleasant, S.C.; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
A celebration of life service was held at Seacoast Church Chapel in Mt. Pleasant.
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Hero cop finds autistic boy after school didn't notice he was missing A 6-year-old autistic boy ran out of a Brooklyn school without anyone noticing and wound up on a nearby rooftop, where an off-duty cop grabbed him from the ledge. “Thank...
City Council plans to approve Avonte's Law The City Council is on the verge of passing a law requiring alarms on exit doors at public schools to prevent tragedies like the disappearance and death of student Avonte...
Weathersfield police tell 21 News, they attempted to stop a Pontiac Sunfire on Austintown-Warren Road around 4:30 p.m. Monday after noticing the vehicle had expired plates. Police say the driver sped away from the officers eventually turning onto Old Salt Springs Road and that's when other police cruisers began pursing the car on Salt Springs road going eastbound.
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War over North Korea nukes is avoidable: UN chief UNITED NATIONS — Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Tuesday he believes war over North Korea’s nuclear weapons is avoidable — but he’s worried and “not yet sure that peace is guaranteed.”...
Tillerson: Fate of Assad is in Russia's hands Secretary of State Rex Tillerson told the UN Secretary General that the fate of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is in Russia’s hands and that the Trump administration’s priority in the...
Behind the new UN chief's kind words for Israel Well, here’s something fresh out of the United Nations: On Friday, the new secretary-general, Antonio Guterres, had some nice words to say about Israel. Speaking to Israel Radio, the new...
A Pentagon spokesman says the two U.S. soldiers killed Sunday in Iraq were casualties of a U.S. artillery "mishap."The soldiers have been identified as 22-year-old Sgt. Allen L. Stigler Jr. of Arlington, Texas, and 30-year-old Sgt. Roshain E. Brooks of Brooklyn.Both were canon crewmembers assigned to 2nd Battalion, 319th Airborne Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division.The Pentagon spokesman, Army Col. Rob Manning, says an Army artillery unit was firing on an Islamic State mortar position "when a mishap occurred." Manning says there is no indication that IS played a role in the deaths. He says he cannot provide other details because the incident is under investigationFive others suffered injuries that Manning says are not life-threatening.
Google has recently added Street View for the countries Senegal and Ghana. Some of the imagery is as old as 2015.
Street View coverage for Ghana.
Street View coverage for Senegal.
The Great Mosque of Touba, Senegal. See in Google Maps.
Elmina Castle, Ghana. See in Google Maps
Other countries in Africa with Street View include South Africa and Botswana, which have extensive coverage. Uganda has Street View in its capital Kampala and a few parks. Kenya and Tanzania so far only have a few game parks covered.
About Timothy Whitehead Timothy has been using Google Earth since 2004 when it was still called Keyhole before it was renamed Google Earth in 2005 and has been a huge fan ever since. He is a programmer working for Red Wing Aerobatx and lives in Cape Town, South Africa.
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An autonomous car that can drive on unpaved or unmarked roads
California becomes the first US state to insist new-build homes have solar panels from 2020
The UK's Lake District launches a feasibility study into self-driving pods as an environmentally-friendly transport alternative
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Sheffield United had their first chance to celebrate with their own fans after being crowned champions of League One today.
In front of the Sky Sports cameras, Chris Wilder's Blades dispatched Bradford City 3-0 and celebrated afterwards with a lap of honour at Bramall Lane.
There will be further celebrations at their final home game of the season, against Chesterfield on April 30, when they will also receive the League One trophy.
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Police have launched a witness appeal after a paperboy was knocked off his bicycle in Diss on Friday.
The boy, in his mid-teens, was knocked off his cycle by a grey vehicle at 6:35am in Frenze Road.
The driver failed to stop. The paperboy was uninjured.
No witnesses have come forward yet, but police are still seeking information regarding the vehicle to identify the driver.
South Norfolk police are asking anyone who had seen, heard or know anything to please contact 101.
The Malden, Missouri High School baseball team is playing Strafford for the Class 3 State Title. (Source: pixabay.com)
The Malden, Missouri High School baseball team is playing Strafford for the Class 3 State Title.
The Green Wave defeated Holden, Mo. 9-3 in the State Class 3 State Tournament on Tuesday, May 29.
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Malden wins its first State Championship in school history's defeating Strafford 9-8.
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Salman Khurshid has revealed the truth behind Rahul Gandhi’s 'Save the Constitution' campaign. He has admitted that Congress’ hand is stained with blood. It is not only stained with the blood of Muslims but also of Sikhs who were killed in 1984: Sambit Patra, BJP in Bengaluru pic.twitter.com/x04e13ufZ5
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Commuters are forced to get creative as fuel prices increase. Will prices soar above the 2014 record of $1.55 per litre? Tanya Beja reports.
A man who allegedly urinated in a drive-through lane at an Innisfil Tim Hortons is facing a charge of damaging personal property.
South Simcoe Police say when a 19-year-old customer saw the offensive act March 15 at 9:15 p.m., he yelled at the man to just use the washroom in the coffee shop.
After picking up his order, the suspect got out of his van, and tried to open the door to the witness’ vehicle, police say.
The man demanded the witness get out of his vehicle and when the witness refused, the suspect allegedly punched the passenger door mirror and broke it.
Police in the Denver suburb of Aurora are searching for a 6-year-old boy who has been missing since New Year’s Eve.
David Puckett was reported missing on Saturday night after apparently wandering off from his home.
Denver-area police agencies and volunteers searched for David on Saturday night and New Year’s Day with the help of a helicopter and a bloodhound. Police say he has wandered off in the recent past but was found with the help of the public.
His mother, Stephanie Puckett, says he wasn’t dressed to be out overnight in the cold.
Authorities are also searching for 13-year-old Fabian Xavier Rosales, who vanished from the backyard of his Aurora home Sunday night.
Police say Fabian doesn’t have a history of running away. They don’t believe the cases are connected.
If Patrick Reed and Jordan Spieth — both of whom were Ryder Cup teammates and are Texas natives — weren’t friendly, this moment from Sunday’s final round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational might come off as serious shade.
Reed was in trouble near the green of No. 11 at Bay Hill and asked a rules official for free relief. During their back and forth, Reed dropped this nugget: “I guess my name needs to be Jordan Spieth, guys.”
Reed with a little shade towards Spieth! pic.twitter.com/nsLdR10r7U — Deuce (@ssteele55) March 19, 2018
The official didn’t appear to take kindly to that and told him to play it as is.
Per Golfweek, Reed appeared to be referencing Spieth’s insane 13-hole adventure at the 2017 British Open that included getting relief from a TaylorMade van, which then led to this shot and an eventual victory:
Middle Gate Elementary School was decorated with artwork created by students throughout the school year for its art show evening on May 10.
Art teacher Jean Walter was ready as students and families arrived for the event to point out works of art by specific students. Some students ran up to Ms Walter to greet her with hugs.
Artwork on display for the event included “Concentric Circles Paper Weaving” by third graders, “Designs in Radial Symmetry” by fourth graders, and “Clay Cats and Dogs” by first graders.
Clay creations were on display in the school’s art room. Artwork was on display along the school’s halls for the evening.
Ronaldo scored a stunning winner to help Real Madrid to a 2-1 win over Barcelona in the first leg of the Spanish Super Cup at the Nou Camp.
But the Portuguese superstar picked up a second yellow card for simulation and reacted to his sending off by pushing referee Ricardo De Burgos Bengoetxea.
And the Spanish football federation has announced he will be banned for five games - one for the sending off offence and four for the push.
Ronaldo has also been fined €3,000 for the incident.
“After being shown the red card, the player pushed me gently to show his dissent,” ref De Burgos Bengoetxea wrote in the document that covers all the incidents that occurred in the match.
The suspension means he will miss the second-leg of the El Clasico Super Cup, which takes place on Wednesday at the Bernabeu.
MODESTO, Calif. (AP) - A Northern California city has agreed to pay $2.65 million to the family of a mentally ill Gulf War veteran fatally shot by police in 2014 after his family called 911.
The Sacramento Bee reports Tuesday the agreement between the city of Lodi and the family of Parminder Singh Shergill settles a federal lawsuit the family filed accusing the officers of excessive force.
Shergill was killed after his sister-in-law called 911 and said he was a paranoid schizophrenic who was "going crazy" and was attacking his mother. Shergill's family says he suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder after participating in Operation Desert Storm in the 1990s.
Officers fatally shot Shergill as he walked through his neighborhood after they said he charged at them with a knife. Shergill's family disputes that account.
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DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - A Decatur woman who is transitioning to become a man and told police she threw four kittens against a wall in bouts of rage fueled by testosterone treatments is now seeking mental help.
25-year-old Elaina Chamblin pleaded not guilty in February to aggravated cruelty to animals.
Chamblin is trying to be admitted to Mental Health Court.
However, Chamblin is not listed as a resident of Macon County. Only Macon County residents qualify for the program.
Chamblin is out on bond and cannot live in a home with animals. That change of address took her outside of Macon County.
Mental Health Court offers treatment programs that help people outside of the traditional justice system.
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BAJAUR AGENCY - A man was killed and three others were wounded on Wednesday after unidentified persons attacked them inside the mosque in Bajaur Agency.
Officials of local administration said that the incident took place in Malanagi area of Mamond tehsil in the early hours of Wednesday.
People killed and injured were members of ‘Tablighi Jamaat.’ They were staying in the mosque for the last two days and were asleep when unidentified armed persons attacked them with automatic weapons.
They said that Mansab Khan died on the spot while three others were seriously injured in the attack.
Soon after the incident, residents of the area and tribal elders rushed to the mosque and shifted the injured to Agency Headquarters Hospital, Khar.
A senior official told that personal enmity could be the reason behind the incident.
He informed that two people were arrested based on information provided by family members of the victims.
India’s Purav Raja and Fabrice Martin lost an excruciating five-set battle to Mirza Basic and Dusan Lajovic to make an early exit from the Wimbledon championships in London on Wednesday.
The Indo-French pair was staring at the barrel as they trailed by two sets but put the match on even keel before eventually tumbling 2-6, 4-6, 7-6(5), 6-4, 9-11 in three hours and 37 minutes on court number six.
Serving at 9-10, Raja and Martin saved two match points but their opponents latched on to the third to claim a memorable win.
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“They hit good returns in that game and it made a difference,” Raja told PTI after the match.
Both Lajovic (58), who lost to Roger Federer in the men’s singles opening round, and Basic (78) are top-100 singles players. There are five more Indians competing in the men’s doubles.
The school term next year for primary and secondary schools will start on Jan 2 and end on Nov 16. The school year will start on a Tuesday as Monday (Jan 1) is a public holiday, the Ministry of Education (MOE) said yesterday.
There will be four scheduled school holidays - the day after Youth Day (July 2), the day after National Day (Aug 10), Teachers' Day (Aug 31) and Children's Day (Oct 5).
For students starting their first year of junior college (JC) or Millennia Institute (MI), school will start on Feb 2 as the O-level results are released in mid-January. The rest of the JC and MI students begin school on Jan 8 (Monday).
As always, there will be four vacation periods for schools, JCs and the MI.
The school terms and holidays for 2018 can be viewed on the MOE's website.
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Thomas Rhett just released a couple exclusive Spotify performance, one of which included a killer acoustic cover of Sheeran’s “Castle On The Hill.”
A “Hearts Together Auction-FunRaiser” will take place Feb. 10 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Humboldt Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 24 Fellowship Way in Bayside. The public is invited.
Admission is $10. This includes a silent auction, a live auction with auctioneer Mack Owen and a “Warm Your Hearts” soup bar with homemade bread and Valentine’s desserts. There will also be a Valentine store with gifts for adults and children. Child care will be provided; to reserve child care, contact Jen at jkw23@humboldt.edu or 707-668-1848.
Auction items — which can be paid for via cash, check or credit card — include dinners, parties, outings, goods and services, original artwork, quilts and more. Proxy bids are possible if one cannot be at the auction. A catalog of auction donations will be available at HUUF before the auction and at the door.
For more information about this event, contact Edie Jessup at 707-407-0047 or ediejessup@gmail.com.
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A pharmacist who claimed Islamic State were "not bad people" has been jailed for six years after he was convicted of showing a beheading video to a young child.
Zameer Ghumra "brainwashed" two primary school-age youngsters, instructing them to not have non-Muslim friends and asking if they wanted to join the terrorist group or help recruit others to its ranks.
The 38-year-old was convicted at Nottingham Crown Court on Thursday of disseminating "terrorist propaganda" in the form of a graphic Twitter video on his mobile phone between January 2013 and September 2014.
Ghumra, of Haringworth Road, Leicester, was sentenced at the same court on Friday.
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But people protesting in Des Moines on Tuesday want more action from the bank, starting with the resignation of Chief Executive Timothy Sloan, a longtime Wells Fargo executive who was promoted to the corner office in 2016. He succeeded John Stumpf, the CEO who resigned in the weeks after the initial scandal over unauthorized accounts.
SHANGHAI, March 30 Hong Kong stocks fell on Thursday, weighed by financials and index heavyweight Tencent, with weakness in mainland stocks also hurting sentiment.
The benchmark Hang Seng index dropped 0.4 percent to 24,301.09 points, while the Hong Kong China Enterprises Index lost 0.8 percent to 10,355.71.
Chinese money inflow was absent as the southbound trading between mainland cities and Hong Kong through connect schemes was suspended until April 5 for a holiday break.
Shares lost ground across the board.
Shares of most mainland financial institutions fell, while Tencent retreated 1.3 percent after its recent rally.
Li & Fung Ltd plummeted nearly 10 percent after the firm reported a 47 percent slide in annual net profit, missing expectations. (Reporting by the Shanghai Newsroom; Editing by Kim Coghill)
With Fun , Italian comic book artist Paolo Bacilieri undertakes an imaginative pop culture archeological dig: the hardcover graphic work investigates the origin and spread of the world’s most ubiquitous word game, the crossword puzzle. In lavishly sketched panels, Bacilieri identifies the crossword’s beginnings in a 1913 edition of the New York World’s Sunday supplement, a section titled “Fun.” His narrative hopscotches through time, detailing the crossword’s viral spread following World War I and a fictional contemporary story concerning an esteemed professor who enjoys crosswords and explores their connection with comic strips in conversations with a young admirer. Fun is informative, entertaining and, yes, a fun read.
Remember last week when we were staring down an international nuclear incident? The news cycle is spinning so fast now, it’s about to break the sound barrier. Which is at least part of the reason why Jimmy Kimmel, among many others, wants to take a beat to address the length of time it took for President Trump to specifically condemn racists and Neo-Nazis following the white-supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia that ended with one person dead and over a dozen injured, rather than place blame on the “many sides” that were present. “It’s not exactly a controversial stance,” Kimmel said of denouncing Nazis and Klan members. “It’s not like we asked him to come out against puppies.” Honest to god, let’s not get ahead of ourselves. It’s only August. If there’s ever going to be some kind of racist puppy uprising the President has to publicly denounce, it’s definitely going to happen this year.
Programming vet JERRY RAMSAY is the new OM for the CHERRY CREEK MEDIA/WENATCHEE, WA seven-station cluster, which includes Country KYSN; Classic Rock KPQ; Top 40 KWWW; Hot AC KQBG; News/Talk KPQ-A; Talk KKWN; and Sports KYSP-A. RAMSAY will also handle PD/morning chores for KYSN.
He succeeds BRANDON YOUNG in the OM/PD roles, following YOUNG’s departure last month for the PD gig at ALPHA Country KYKX/LONGVIEW, TX (NET NEWS 1/15).
“JERRY brings multiple format experience, a lot of enthusiasm, on top of being a talented morning personality,” said CHERRY CREEK Group PD MARK ELLIOT. “He’s the complete package that we look for at CHERRY CREEK MEDIA; we’re excited to have JERRY on board.” Most recently OM for INGSTAD RADIO/YAKIMA, WA, RAMSAY’s career stops include HARRISBURG, PA; FAYETTEVILLE, AR; EL PASO, TX; and PHOENIX.
BRIEF-Nestle India Dec-qtr profit down about 9 pct
* Net profit in Dec quarter last year was 1.83 billion rupees; net sales was 19.46 billion rupees
CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland police searching for the suspect who fatally shot an elderly passerby in a gruesome video posted on Facebook say no more victims have been found, despite the shooter’s claim that he killed over a dozen people.
Police said Monday that they’ve found no evidence of other slayings linked to the suspect, 37-year-old Steve Stephens. They planned to provide updates on the search at a news conference later Monday morning.
They say Stephens may have left Ohio, and they’re urging people in Pennsylvania, New York, Indiana and Michigan to be on the lookout. They say Stephens should be considered armed and dangerous.
He’s wanted on an aggravated murder charge in the death of 74-year-old Robert Godwin Sr. on Sunday afternoon in Cleveland.
The FBI is helping with the investigation.
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Less than a month after WrestleMania took up more than half of your life, WWE is back with another event that’s probably too long. It’s The Greatest Royal Rumble, it’s sneaking up on all of us, and it’s a great excuse to call into work sick this Friday.
You can also gamble on it, so maybe don’t call into work sick this Friday, actually. Or, engage optimism, call in sick forever because of all the dough you’re about to rake in. Look, no promises, other than I promise you WWE is going to figure out what’s at stake for the Greatest Royal Rumble winner sometime before Friday. They have to, right? I’m going two-to-one odds that they do.
Now on to the real odds, courtesy of Skybet.
First up, the Greatest Royal Rumble itself. The granddaddy of them all.
A "Let's go Trojans!" chant broke out from one corner of the arena after USC extended its lead to seven before being drowned out by boos. The Trojans went ahead 69-60 when Stewart made a driving layup that seemed to put UCLA's season on the brink with five of its last seven games on the road.
Grant applications for Glenwood Springs’ Discretionary and Tourism Promotion grant programs are now open. Applications are due by March 17.
Each year, the city allocates a portion of sales tax revenues from its Acquisitions and Improvements Fund for human services, special events and other public purposes as City Council deems appropriate.
The city also allocates funding from the 2.5 percent accommodations tax to be used to market and promote regional activities, attractions and events to increase tourism. Projects can include special events, beautification efforts or capital improvements to help attract visitors.
Both grants are managed by the city’s Financial Advisory Board, which reviews the applications and makes recommendations to City Council for final funding determinations.
Applications must be received by 5 p.m. on March 17. All applications must be submitted electronically. For more information, call (970) 384-6400.
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Lockheed Martin's logo is seen during Japan Aerospace 2016 air show in Tokyo, Japan, October 12, 2016. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon
WASHINGTON Lockheed Martin Corp (LMT.N) is being awarded a $1.38 billion (1.07 billion pounds) defence contract for 130 F-35 Lightning II aircraft, the Pentagon said on Friday.
The advance acquisition contract covers long-lead time materials, parts, components and work for low-rate initial production of the fighter jets for the Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, non-U.S. Department of Defence participants and foreign military sales customers, the Pentagon said in a statement.
(Reporting by Eric Walsh; Editing by David Alexander)
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A strike in English-speaking parts of Cameroon is approaching its sixth month mark. Schools in those areas remain shut and business paralyzed.
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EVERETT, Wash. (AP) — Boeing will issue hundreds of layoff notices to engineers in Washington state this week.
The Daily Herald reported Monday (https://goo.gl/BWosp) that a memo from the company’s vice president of engineering for Boeing Commercial Airplanes John Hamilton says the cuts are necessary to stay competitive.
Hamilton also said in the memo that more cuts in engineering could come later this year.
In just over the past year, Boeing Commercial Airplanes reduced its workforce by more than 9,000, mainly through buyouts and retirements.
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At the end of March, the division employed nearly 74,200 people, down from over 83,000 at the end of 2015.
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SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – A Chicopee man was killed in a motorcycle accident Sunday night in Springfield.
Springfield Police Sgt. John Delaney told 22News the crash happened just before 11:30 p.m. at the corner of Dwight and Carew Street.
Delaney says the 25-year-old Chicopee resident was riding his motorcycle on Dwight Street before his bike and a car crashed into each other. He was taken to Baystate Medical Center, where he died.
The driver of the car has been identified as a 20-year-old Springfield resident. The name of the victim is not being released until family members are notified.
Delaney says the cause of the accident is still being investigated, and that no charges have been filed at this time.
Well we know the rain is coming and one major concern right now is falling trees. The moist ground after weeks of dry weather making tree susceptible to toppling over.
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Due to inclement weather, Memorial University’s St. John’s and Marine Institute campuses are closed for all faculty, staff and students. The Memorial University Childcare Centre is also closed.
A further announcement will be made by 3 p.m. regarding evening classes and activities. Announcements will be made via MUN Safe, social media and mun.ca.
To receive campus closure information directly on your phone, download MUN Safe for Apple and Android devices. Users should opt for push notifications, ensuring that they will receive alerts directly on their phone. For more information, please visit https://gazette.mun.ca/campus-and-community/mun-safe/.
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ER, SAYS THIS LANGUAGES AND LITERATURE GRADUATE… HAVE THEY MET US? Hunting for Soft Skills, Companies Scoop Up English Majors.
I don’t think any of us realized just how amazing the time was with the release of Kendrick Lamar’s recently-released album, DAMN, being set free around the same time as Coachella.
Well, the perfect timing of the two led to Kendrick Lamar making an appearance at Coachella to ride the wave of his new album use the huge platform to bring his new songs to life with video montages and other theatrics. Kendrick did everything from levitating on stage to bring out fellow Coachella performer Future to perform “Mask Off.”
Along with the performance came a new internet theory that Kendrick’s rumored DAMN. sequel will be dropping this coming Friday to co-exist with the second weekend of Coachella.
Three women who have previously accused President Donald Trump of sexual harassment are sharing their stories on NBC's "Megyn Kelly Today."Jessica Leeds, Samantha Holvey and Rachel Crooks on Monday told of alleged harassment by Trump spanning decades.The White House called the claims false and "totally disputed in most cases." It said "the timing and absurdity of these false claims speak volumes."One of the accusers, Rachel Crooks, called the White House statement "laughable."Crooks says of sexual misconduct: "I think politicians seem to be immune to this."The women, who first shared their stories before the November 2016 election, were holding a press conference later Monday to call for a congressional investigation into Trump's alleged behavior.
I like this gold chart expressed in Canadian dollars — the only currency gold is still kind of depressed in is the US dollar!
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Adm. Ronny Jackson, the presidential physician, leaves a meeting with Sen. Jerry Moran at the US Capitol. President Donald Trump has nominated Jackson to become the new secretary of Veterans' Affairs, but new information came to light on April 24, 2018, that might make his confirmation by the Senate problematic. EFE-EPA/ Michael Reynolds
The US Senate on Tuesday announced the postponement of the confirmation hearing for the post of secretary of Veterans Affairs, a position for which President Donald Trump has nominated the presidential physician, Adm. Ronny Jackson.
The postponement of the hearing, which had been scheduled for Wednesday, comes after in recent hours reports have surfaced that Jackson would not be confirmed by the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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There's a full bar for evening events, but at the Saturday-morning no-cover kindie show, almost everyone drank coffee while appreciating the acoustic stylings of the trucker-hatted, ukulele-strumming Mo Phillips. As the kids danced, a few brave party parents sipped $8 mimosas, with one gentleman obviously darting his eyes around to see if anyone was judging him (we were). Given all the young families in Portland's inner neighborhoods, the Fremont is clearly filling a need. And if you like something a little more adult, it has a little of that, too.
Plenty of real estate agents earn passive income by renting out investment properties, but did you know that there’s a way to generate passive earnings without the hassle of renters? That’s right -- it’s possible to collect a check every month with a different type of real estate investment strategy. Mark Podolsky Mark Podolsky, a professional land investor with more than a decade of experience, sat down with Pat Hiban to explain how it works. Essentially, Podolsky’s strategy is a unique take on land resale. Instead of buying land and reselling it to someone who has the ability to purchase it outright, Podolsky resells his properties to people who need seller financing. Not only does this increase his pool of potential buyers, but it also allows him to generate passive earnings every month. Read about his three-step process, and consider giving it a shot. To learn about his system in more detail, listen to the complete podcast interview below. [audio mp3...
MONTREAL — A complaint has been filed with the Canadian Broadcast Standards Council after the host of a Quebec radio show likened singer and entertainer Gregory Charles to fecal matter.
Jose Gaudet made the on-air comment May 17 as he was telling the story of a British Columbia woman who was caught on video that appeared to show her defecating in a Tim Hortons before then throwing her feces at staff.
Gaudet apologized the day after.
But Radio-Canada says activist Will Prosper filed a complaint with the broadcast standards regulator because he believes the original comment contributes to a feeling of exclusion amiong members of the black community.
Prosper wants Gaudet to publicly apologize to Charles and to the black community.
SAN DIEGO (NEWS 8) - Rescue teams recover the body of a man who fell off the Oceanside Pier Friday morning.
Lifeguards and rescue teams responded to a call that a man jumped off the pier. Oceanside police used spotlights on the water and an aerial search was called in to assist.
Authorities say multiple 911 calls came in around 3:00 a.m. Witnesses were reporting seeing someone struggling in the water.
"A 27 year old and his girlfriend were walking on the pier. He said jokingly he was going to jump and went over the rail," Peter Lawrence, Oceanside Fire Dept. said.
A bystander tried to help the person after seeing them jump, but couldn't find them, according to officials.
This is a Breaking News story. Check back for updates.
Nu Skin Enterprises, a billion-dollar company, reached a deal with XPO Logistics to handle its global transportation and logistics needs. The personal care products and dietary supplements provider will outsource the global supply chain to XPO, including transportation management, warehousing and order fulfillment and real-time inventory tracking.
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For most of us April 15 is a dread day, the day when our tax must be completed and in the mail. But this year Tax Day fell on a Saturday, so one might think the deadline was extended to tonight at midnight.
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Drawing elements of the very design that the Big Apple is known for into a series of timepieces, the Grand New Yorker Luxury Watch Collection aims to deliver an exceptional accessory with the iconic America city in mind. The timepieces in the collection are inspired by the very clocks you'll find in various spots around New York including the clock in the Grand Central Terminal and the Fifth Avenue Building clock.
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April 28 Greatoo Intelligent Equipment Inc :
* Sees net profit for H1 2017 to increase by 20 percent to 70 percent, or to be 23.8 million yuan to 33.8 million yuan, compared to net profit of the same period in 2016 (19.9 million yuan)
* Comments that increased sales of products and subsidiary is the main reason for the forecast
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/F3R7Qd
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
SARASOTA – The head of a now-defunct advertising firm is now considering a plea agreement.
Gary Truman Smith, whose Smith Advertising represented tourism agencies in Sarasota, reportedly bilked investors out of $55 million.
The Herald-Tribune reports 72-year-old Smith recently asked the federal magistrate overseeing the case to appoint an attorney to represent him because he “lacks the financial ability” to retain private counsel.
William Fargo Sansone will represent Smith under the Criminal Justice Act, which provides attorneys to represent individuals in criminal cases who can’t afford to pay for a lawyer.
Smith has been free on bond and living in Fayetteville, North Carolina, where the ad agency was based.
Consumers buy gold jewelry at a shopping mall in Dalian, Northeast China's Liaoning Province on Sunday. To celebrate the New Year's Day, the mall cut the prices of gold items to between 276 yuan ($39.75) and 288 yuan per gram, compared with a price of 335 yuan per gram charged by jeweler Chow Sang Sang. The lower-than-market price attracted many buyers during the New Year vacation. Photo: CFP
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) _ Federal authorities say a Connecticut man is headed to prison for more than 12 years for the sex trafficking of two girls.
The U.S Attorney’s office says 29-year-old Jason Prawl was also sentenced Monday in Hartford federal court to five years of supervised release. The Bridgeport man pleaded guilty in May to a charge of sex trafficking of a minor.
Authorities say Prawl recruited and transported the two victims to engage in sex acts. They say he began prostituting the 17-year-old girls in 2015. An investigation revealed that he tried to recruit a third minor into prostitution.
Prawl has been ordered to pay more than $10,000 in restitution to the first victim and $2,500 to the second.
He has remained held since his arrest last March.
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"The rent is too damn high," according to The Rent is Too Damn High Party. Founded in 2005 and mostly active in New York, the party's message makes sense in a lot of other places across America, Vermont included.
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This week, Grays Harbor College will welcome Dr. Sharon Wallace from Pacific Lutheran University School of Nursing to speak about genetically modified organism, and what the risks and hazards could mean for you.
In a release from Grays Harbor College, they say;
“A relatively new science, GMO’s create unstable combinations of plant, animal, bacterial and viral genes that do not normally occur in nature. Some of these techniques are used in food production. Recently, the Non-GMO Project was formed to give consumers the ability to make informed choices, placing a non-GMO insignia on food packaging not created by these methods.”
Dr. Wallace will share current information and provide case studies on findings from GMOs.
The event is free to the public and will take place in Room 4134 of the Schermer Building on the GHC campus from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, February 16.
The lecture is co-sponsored by Grays Harbor College and the Grays Harbor Institute.
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PORT LOUIS Feb 14 Mauritian clothing maker Ciel Textile said pre-tax profit dropped 16 percent in the first-half as a result of restructuring costs from its knitwear activities.
Ciel Textiles supplies woven, knitwear and fine knits to Britain's Marks & Spencer and Next and Spain's Zara, the owner of the Inditex brand.
It said in a statement on Tuesday its pre-tax profit was 370.51 million rupees ($10 million) in the six months to Dec. 31.
Ciel Textiles, whose revenues fell to 5.44 billion rupees from 5.53 billion a year ago, said its order book for the second half of the year was showing "marginal improvement".
The company, which is listed on the island's secondary Development and Enterprise Market, said its earnings per share fell to 2.51 rupees from 3.42 rupees a year earlier. ($1 = 35.3500 Mauritius rupees) (Reporting by Jean Paul Arouff; Editing by Clement Uwiringiyimana and Alexander Smith)
DENVER — Squaw Valley in the Lake Tahoe, Calif., area received two to three times as much total snowfall as many Colorado ski areas this season after topping the 700-inch mark.
Some of the top totals in Colorado this season were at Telluride (317 inches), Steamboat Springs (289 inches), Breckenridge (286 inches) and Vail (216 inches).
The storm track favored the ski areas of California, Utah and Wyoming for heavier-than-normal snowfall this season.
Colorado received pieces of this wet flow early in the winter, but ultimately the pattern dried out quickly during the second half of the season.
March 30 Soc Centrale Bois Scieries Manche SA:
* H1 rental revenue 8.9 million euros ($9.54 million) versus 9.3 million euros year ago
* H1 operating income 9.1 million euros versus 9.9 million euros year ago
* H1 net income 5.7 million euros versus 5.2 million euros year ago
* Confirms its double objective of a further increase in NAV and a decrease in the LTV debt ratio for the current financial year Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9327 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
There’s no denying the fact that recent advancements on the LED front have created upheaval in the design, distribution, installation, and maintenance arenas. Today, designers have an amazing array of options to choose from when it comes to luminaire types, control system configurations, and control devices. Distributors and wholesalers are scrambling to figure out how best to position themselves in a market that’s changing at such a rapid pace, and one that’s so different ...
Manchester United have closed the gap on Manchester City at the top of the Premier League after Pep Guardiola’s side were held to a 1-1 draw by Burnley.
A late goal for Johann Berg Gudmundsson saw the points shared at Turf Moor as the Icelandic international cancelled out Danilo’s strike.
Manchester United then cruised to a comfortable 2-0 win over Huddersfield, cutting City’s lead to 13 points at the summit.
Meanwhile, Arsenal are looking up the table after racing into a 4-0 lead against Everton at the Emirates.
Tottenham could leapfrog Liverpool with a win at Anfield tomorrow, while Chelsea can also go ahead of the Reds if they pick up a win against Watford on Monday and Jurgen Klopp’s side drop points.
Take a look through the gallery above to see the latest Premier League standings during Gameweek 26.
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Daily 4' game
SACRAMENTO (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the California Lottery's "Daily 4" game were:
1-7-9-5
(one, seven, nine, five)
¶ Ticket-holders with all four winning numbers in the order given win the top prize. Lesser amounts are also awarded to ticket-holders with other varying combinations of the winning numbers.
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KARACHI: Police arrested multiple suspects, including one female drug-dealer, following raids and operations conducted Saturday night here in various areas of the city, Geo News reported.
An alleged female drug-seller was arrested during a raid carried out by police in the Docks area, near the Karachi Port, authorities said.
Dozens of heroin 'tokens' — the name given to a dosage or single packet — were recovered from the arrestee's possession, authorities added.
Orangi Town operation
Multiple suspects were detained following a search operation in the metropolis' Orangi Town area, police said, without providing the number of those arrested.
The detained suspects were involved in street crime and drug-selling, authorities added, noting that weapons and contraband were recovered from the arrestees.
Raising children into independent and happy young adults can be a long road with many pitfalls and rewards.
But increasingly parents are being criticised for over-doing it, with terms like 'helicopter', 'tiger' and even 'snow-plough' being levelled at parents as accusations.
We discuss parenting methods with the author of Spoonfed Generation, Michael Grose, a firm believer in kids being more self-reliant, and self-confessed 'gentle' parent, Rebecca English.
March 30 Aurum Pacific-:
* Discloseable Transaction - Acquisition Of Stars Ventures Limited
* Deal at consideration of hk$32.4 million
* Purchaser has conditionally agreed to acquire from vendor entire issued share capital of target
* Expected that acquisition will contribute to revenues, profits, and customer-base of group's it business
* Profile venture ltd entered into agreement with grand pilot group limited
Source text (bit.ly/2nDdLru)
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1:40 A look back at SLO startup Shopatron, as Kibo announces local layoffs
1:30 How Cambria's colorful, often kooky, scarecrows are made
2:33 Iconic Star Wars actress Carrie Fisher dies at age 60
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April 25(Reuters) - Goke Microelectronics Co Ltd :
* Says it will invest 100 million yuan to set up a Jiangsu-based wholly owned microelectronics unit
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/b444qF
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
JACKSON, Wyo. (AP) — A grizzly bear that’s been a fixture for Grand Teton National Park’s wildlife-viewing masses the past dozen years hasn’t been seen yet this year.
The Jackson Hole News & Guide reports that the grizzly, known as 610, is an adult sow that typically emerges from her den in April and spends time in sight of visitors around Jackson Lake. This year, though, park officials haven’t seen her once.
Photographer Tom Mangelsen, whose photos have helped bring international attention to the park’s grizzlies, says he’s increasingly worried about bear 610.
But park officials say it’s not unusual that she hasn’t been seen yet and they point out that grizzlies are unpredictable and may change behavior.
Meantime, other grizzlies have been active in visible areas of northern part of the park.
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Information from: Jackson Hole (Wyo.) News And Guide, http://www.jhnewsandguide.com
Danny Brown has named his best album of 2017: Mount Eerie’s devastating full-length A Crow Looked At Me. The rapper made that opinion known in a tweet, quickly following it up with, “lol like my opinion matters lol.” Regardless, Phil Elverum showed his appreciation back. Find that wholesome exchange below. Danny has a propensity for sharing his favorite music; early last year, he revealed that his two favorite albums of 2015 were Carrie & Lowell by Sufjan Stevens and Natalie Prass’ self-titled record. In an interview with Pitchfork, he called David Bowie’s Blackstar the most important album of 2016, saying, “We should hands-down know what the best album of this year is. Shouldn’t be talk of nothing else.”
Read Pitchfork’s full interview, “Danny Brown on the Music That Made Him.”
CHONBURI — At least 23 people were killed Monday afternoon when a van and truck burst into flames after colliding in the Ban Bueng district of Chonburi province.
The van was traveling from Chanthaburi to Bangkok when it collided at about 2pm with the pickup on Highway No. 344. Both vehicles were engulfed in flames and 23 people died instantly, including passengers and the driver of the van.
Full story: khaosodenglish.com
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When Jenny Lewis says, "Morgan Nagler is my favorite songwriter. Period." it's wise to pay attention. Whispertown is the latest incarnation of Morgan Nagler's revolving cast of musicians. An acoustic and minimally produced "I'm a Man" focuses on Nagler's voice, her songwriting and her careful calculated melody.
The 2018 Bicycle, Blues and BBQ Festival held annually in Clear Lake is planned for July 6 – 8, and this year’s route does not include bicycling through Hancock County. Rural roadways in Hancock County have long been touted by cycling enthusiasts for safety, comfort and scenic beauty. But for the first time in years, the North Iowa Touring Club has announced bicyclists will not be cycling through Hancock County, according to Hancock County Supervisor Jerry Tlach.
For more information about the new schedule and route, visit bicyclebluesbbq.com.
The Hancock County Board of Supervisors this week also certified the fiscal year 2018-19 wages that are set to take effect July 1st. Tlach tells how much of a wage increase county officials will receive.
In other business, the Hancock County Board of Supervisors considered a resolution for Bridge Weight Limit Postings due to needed repairs or replacement of bridges. Tlach tells more about that discussion.
On CNBC's "Options Action", Mike Khouw spoke about unusually high options activity in Celgene Corporation (NASDAQ: CELG). The call options trading volume was three times the average daily call options volume on a day when the stock fell 4.44 percent.
Khouw noticed one big trade in the name. Around 1,500 contracts of the October 143 calls were traded for $1. The trade expires next Friday and it breaks even at $144 or 2.85 percent above the current market price. The options traders are betting that the stock can recover $4 of the $6.50 that it lost on Thursday.
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Connecticut state troopers to be equipped with body cams
MIDDLETOWN, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut State Police troopers will be equipped with body cameras starting this summer.
The state Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection made the announcement Tuesday.
Commissioner Dora Schriro says the body cams "will contribute to our conversations with everyone we encounter, strengthen troopers' relationships with their communities, and ... support and sustain our steadfast commitment toward continuous improvement."
The agency purchased 800 body cams with an $895,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice.
State police troops based in Bethany and Hartford will be the first to receive 100 cams each by mid-summer. All troops should have them by next spring.
The body cams will be compatible with dashboard cameras already installed in cruisers.
Some municipal departments in Connecticut already equip their officers with body cams.
April 24(Reuters) - DHC Software Co Ltd :
* Sees FY 2018 H1 net profit to decrease by 44.50 percent to 57.56 percent, or to be 260 million yuan to 340 million yuan
* Says FY 2017 H1 net profit was 612.6 million yuan
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The weekly brood trout report is 72 fish each into Walter Wirth Lake in Salem, St. Louis Ponds (pond 6) near Woodburn (a hike is necessary from a locked gate) and Sheridan Pond.
Hatchery managers are winding down their spawning season, so fewer fish will be planted each week until all are put out within the next few weeks.
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Mr and Mrs Clement Agba from Utukwang South, Obudu Local Government Area of Cross Rivers State welcomed triplets Monday, February 13th. The babies were delivered safely at the Primary Health Centre in Okworogung, Utukwang South. The Director-General, Cross River State Primary Health Care Development Agency, Dr Betta Edu, who visited the new mother and her children assured them of government
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Leading Emirati rights activist Ahmed Mansoor has been sentenced to 10 years in prison and fined 1 million dirhams, or about $272,000, by an appeals court in Abu Dhabi.
The Dubai-based Gulf News reported on Wednesday that the defendant, identified as "AMS" by his initials, will also be under probation for three years after prison.
Gulf News says Mansoor, who had a court-appointed lawyer, was convicted on Tuesday of defaming the United Arab Emirates on Twitter and Facebook by "publishing false information, rumors and lies ... that would damage the UAE's social harmony and unity."
He was acquitted on charges of cooperating with a "terrorist organization" outside the country.
Human Rights Watch condemned the sentencing, saying it exposes UAE's inability "to tolerate the mildest of criticisms from a genuine reformer."
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An Arrington fire truck t-boned a young mother’s car, knocking it into a large construction vehicle in a fatal crash in Nolensville Thursday.
Nikki Walden was killed when the truck collided with her vehicle.
The accident happened on Nolensville Road, near its intersection with York Road.
Walden, of Smyrna, was killed in the crash. She had three small children.
“The fire vehicle struck the passenger car in the passenger side door,” Nolensville Police Chief Troy Huffines said. “The passenger vehicle then left the roadway striking a road grader tire with the rear trunk.”
The fire truck then struck a small utility pole.
It is unclear if the fire truck was responding to am emergency call.
Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating the accident.
Public information is limited at this time due to the ongoing nature of investigation.
Walden’s sister-in-law Morgan Leigh Walden created a GoFundMe to assist the family during this time.
Visit the family’s GoFundMe page here to donate or send condolences.
WASHINGTON, March 29 President Donald Trump's administration has informed Congress of its plan to restart the congressional review period for the sale of 19 Lockheed Martin F-16 aircraft to Bahrain, along with 23 engines and other related equipment, a congressional source said on Wednesday.
Congress was originally notified of the sale in September 2016 by former President Barack Obama's administration, but it was pulled back because of human rights concerns. The Trump administration has separated the human rights issues from the transfer, the source said.
(Reporting by Patricia Zengerle; Editing by Peter Cooney)
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Surfer Blood are back on the music scene with the follow up to their 2015 release, 1000 Palms. In spite of the frozen, cold aesthetics of the cover and title of Snowdonia, the sound of the band is as round as ever.
This album doesn’t differ much from the band’s formula, although the “lo-fi” element is on the back burner, in favor of a more focused and slightly grittier power pop approach that makes me think of artists such as Cloud Nothings or Wavves, just to mention a few.
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× One Dead After Fall at Ledges State Park
MADRID, Iowa — A New Year’s Day hike turned tragic at Ledges State Park on Sunday.
The Iowa DNR says a 63-year-old man died after falling from an overlook approximately 60 feet from the ground.
He was air-lifted out of the park to Mercy Medical Center and was pronounced dead when he arrived.
The man was part of an annual group hike event at the park.
The man’s name is not being released at this time, and an investigation into the incident is ongoing.
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I am in need of a scope for the AR that I built and on a shoe string budget, this is what I am having to do. I have the Zeiss conquest 6.5-20x50 with target turrets that has only seen the field 1 time and I still have the box and all for. I am wanting to trade for 2 other scopes that are both 12x + power and one needs to be 1" tube for my Ruger #1 I am taking this off of. I know its a long shot and I absolutely love my conquest but I am going try this to get a scope on the AR and replace this for now.
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NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — A United Nations envoy says progress has been made on a compromise formula regarding how security will be enforced after ethnically divided Cyprus is reunified.
But Espen Barth Eide told the AP there’s still “a long way to go” on a structure meeting the security concerns of rival Greek and Turkish Cypriots, as well as the east Mediterranean island’s “guarantors” — Greece, Turkey and Britain.
Eide said after talks with Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades Wednesday that the U.N. is assisting in “structuring” the deal.
The complex issue of security has long stumped peace talks. Breakaway Turkish Cypriots insist on keeping Turkish troops and granting Turkey intervention rights in a reunified Cyprus, something which Greek Cypriots reject.
Cyprus was split in 1974 when Turkey invaded after a coup aimed at union with Greece.
The best thing about this branch of Jim Mullen's three-shop chain? If you plan your route correctly, doughnuts from Donut Nook are on the way to buy herb, and a latte from Aly's Coffee Coop is on the way back home to blaze, making a trip to Vancouver nearly painless. The showroom is packed to the brim with flower, concentrate, edibles, drinkables, topicals and glass. The product assortment is jaw-dropping in its breadth. The bro-heavy staff are quick to offer assistance—so long as you already know exactly what you want, or don't particularly care what you end up with. On two separate visits, budtenders gave incorrect information, mistaking a hybrid for an indica and a sativa for a hybrid. Considering the shop is always bumping, a little misinformation probably isn't hurting them. For selection and price, the Herbery is tough to beat; even employees of other recreational spots have mentioned shopping here for their personal stash.
London - Luxury online retailer Mytheresa.com has teamed up with Scandinavian fashion label Acne Studios for an exclusive launch of a curated edit of its Musubi bags.
The exclusive edit consists of five bags from the collection, including the Musubi handbag in black, cognac and grain silver/navy, as well as the shopper in either black or cognac. The Musubi bags are said to be inspired by a traditional Japanese obi sash, reflected in the front knot and are complemented with a number of small details, such as white hand-stitching, to give the bags a more artisanal look.
The exclusive Acne Studios x mytheresa.com bags are set to launch online at Mytheresa.com on June 15, with dedicated editorial content. Prices for the exclusive edit is set to range between 800 euros for the smaller handbag and 1,300 euros for the shopper.
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Governor Rauner is doubtful the state has enough money to help pay for road projects related to the planned Obama Presidential Center in Chicago. Speaking in Aurora yesterday, Rauner said Illinois faces deep financial constraints despite lawmakers approving a budget and tax hike. Senate President John Cullerton and House Speaker Michael Madigan could ask the state for more than 100-million-dollars.
THE SIOUX CITY POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS ARE INVESTIGATING A FIRE EARLY SUNDAY MORNING THAT SEVERELY DAMAGED A RED TAGGED HOME ON THE CITY'S WESTSIDE.
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× Beaches reopened following U.S. Steel Corp wastewater spill
PORTAGE, Ind. (AP) — The National Park Service has reopened three beaches at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore after tests showed no significant traces of a potentially carcinogenic chemical from a U.S. Steel Corp. wastewater spill.
The park service says water and beach sand samples taken last week came back below laboratory reporting limits for hexavalent chromium, so it reopened the beaches Monday afternoon.
The Environmental Protection Agency says U.S. Steel resumed full operations Monday at its Midwest Plant in Portage, about 30 miles east of Chicago. The company began a gradual restart there Friday, three days after an expansion joint failed, allowing wastewater containing the chemical to flow into the wrong treatment plant at the Portage complex. That wastewater eventually flowed into Burns Waterway at a point about 100 yards from Lake Michigan.
April 6 Prescient Therapeutics Ltd
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On the eve of 71st Independence Day of India, Nyoooz spoke to youngsters to understand how they see India’s Independence but shockingly they were not able to say why India celebrate Independence Day.
URBANA — A Champaign teen who admitted grabbing a police officer by the neck and punching him has been sentenced to five years in prison.
Jyuan Carter, 17, who listed an address in the 2500 block of Campbell Drive, pleaded guilty in January to aggravated battery to a peace officer, admitting that on Dec. 13, he grabbed Champaign County sheriff's Sgt. Chris Darr by the neck and punched him in the shoulder several times.
Court records show Darr was trying to intervene in an argument between Carter and his mother. Darr stepped between the two of them at Carter's home and Carter responded by hitting Darr, who then drew his Taser and shocked Carter.
Judge Tom Difanis sentenced Carter on Monday as an adult.
Court records show Carter had prior juvenile adjudications for aggravated battery and robbery in 2013.
As part of Carter's plea, the state agreed to withdraw another juvenile case that stemmed from a December 2014 crime in which Carter allegedly robbed a man of his cellphone on a city street in Champaign.
Special Counsel Robert Mueller is ‘in talks with the West Wing about interviewing current and former senior administration officials,’ including Reince Priebus, reports the New York Times.
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Uber halts self-driving car tests
The death of a woman in Tempe, Arizona, is set to reawaken the debate over the safety of autonomous vehicles.
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Police say that a 31-year-old man who escaped the custody of a medical facility in the city’s west end on Thursday should be considered “violent and dangerous.”
Ijahim Peter was last seen in the vicinity of Queen Street West and Shaw Street at around 10 a.m.
Police say that Peter “had been ordered into the custody of a medical facility and was supposed to remain there.”
He is described as about five-foot-ten with a muscular build, black hair and brown eyes.
Police say that they are concerned for the safety of both Peter and members of the public.
India Yamaha Motor today reported a 28 percent increase in domestic sales to 49,775 units in December 2016.
The company had sold 38,833 units in December 2015, India Yamaha Motor said in a statement.
During the January-December period, the company clocked sales of 7.86 lakh units, compared to 5.94 lakh units in 2015, registering a growth of 32 percent.
"The year 2016 has been a landmark year. Yamaha as a company managed to perform strongly in all aspects and maintained a steady sales growth across the year," Yamaha Motor India Sales Vice President (Sales and Marketing) Roy Kurian said.
The new year holds tremendous opportunity for further growth as Yamaha will enhance its product portfolio with the launch of new and exciting models and will intensify its network expansion plan across the country, he added.
"As a young brand fostering style and excitement along with innovation, Yamaha will continue to grow with a target of achieving 1 million sales in 2017," Kurian said.
THIS COULD EXPLAIN A LOT: Widely used essential oils may block testosterone, cause men to grow breasts.
Sherron Grady has been promoted to operations manager with wealth management services firm Berman McAleer LLC.
Grady began her career in 1995 as a systems and billing manager for Integrated Health Services in Dallas. She returned to Baltimore as a financial analyst for the FBI and held the post of financial operations manager for Jason Pharmaceuticals/Medifast before joining Berman McAleer this year.
A graduate of Coppin State College, Grady holds a Bachelor of Science in management science with a concentration in accounting.
The province wants you to weigh in on pot.
The Nova Scotia government has launched an online survey to get your opinions on marijuana legislation, which is scheduled to become legalized in Canada by next July.
The survey is open from Oct. 6 to 27 and asks questions from where to purchase to the legal age.
"As the federal government moves toward legalizing cannabis, our top priority is to protect the health and safety of Nova Scotians," Justice Minister Mark Furey said in a statement released Friday. "We want to hear from Nova Scotians as we develop a well-regulated legal market that encourages responsible use and minimizes organized crime."
Every province is responsible for creating the rules and laws for its sale and use.
The online survey asks for feedback on the following:
-- age 19 as the legal age of purchase and use
-- the sale of cannabis through a Crown corporation like the Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation
-- where recreational cannabis can be used
-- drug-impaired driving
YEREVAN, APRIL 18, ARMENPRESS. Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a phone conversation with US President Donald Trump, Anadolu reported.
President Trump congratulated Erdogan on the victory in the April 16 constitutional referendum.
The two Presidents discussed the recent developments in Syria. They expressed their commitment to continue the cooperation in fight against the Islamic State terrorist group.
A former Cambridge Analytica employee claims the company harvested information from 50 million Facebook users. The company, best known for its work on Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign used the data to build psychological profiles so voters could be targeted with ads and stories.
Skylight Music Theatre executive director Jack R. Lemmon announced yesterday that Ray Jivoff has been named Skylight Music Theatre's new artistic director. Jivoff has been serving as interim artistic director since July 31, 2016, and joined Skylight as education director in 1999.
"When people think of Skylight, they think of Ray," Lemmon said in a press release. "He brings a passion and commitment to Skylight that is part of his DNA. Building on that insight and history, Ray is ready to take Skylight forward in a way that honors the past and creates new excitement for the future."
Jivoff's first show with Skylight as an actor was in 1990 when he performed in Girl Crazy . He recently marked his 25th mainstage role as Albin in La Cage Aux Folles . As a director, Jivoff has directed three shows at Skylight: Hair, Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris and Sing Me A Story, Tell Me A Song. He has also worked as an actor and director at numerous other area theatres.
March 29 HSBC Private Bank (Suisse) SA said it appointed company veteran Christophe de Backer as a non-executive board director, effective immediately.
De Backer, who joined HSBC in 1990, also joins the board of HSBC Private Banking Holdings (Suisse) SA, which includes HSBC's private banking operations in Switzerland and Luxembourg.
The firm said John Flint and Elie Wakim would retire from its board, effective Oct. 21 and March 30, respectively. (Reporting by Laharee Chatterjee in Bengaluru; Editing by Savio D'Souza)
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The Wrap reports that WWE SmackDown will remain live when it goes to Friday nights on Fox in October 2019.
No word yet on if WWE will begin to run non-televised blue brand live events on Tuesday night. This could be a way to make up for revenue losses as Friday nights are a key night for live attendance.
On a related note, it’s believed that WWE and Fox will announce the new SmackDown deal as early as next week. As we’ve noted, Fox’s new five-year deal for SmackDown is worth $1.025 billion ($205 million per year) while NBCUniversal’s deal for RAW to air on the USA Network is worth a reported $265 million per year. If the deals are finalized at the reported terms, the two deals would be worth a combined $470 million per year, a 261% increase from the reported $130 million per year they are receiving for both shows under the current NBCU deal.
A Chinese state newspaper has warned President Donald Trump "could trigger a trade war" if he goes ahead with plans to launch an investigation into whether China is stealing US technology.
In a commentary written by a researcher at a Commerce Ministry think tank, the China Daily said Trump's possible decision to launch an investigation, which an official says he will announce today, could "intensify tensions," especially over intellectual property.
The official told reporters on Saturday the president would order for his trade office to look into whether to launch an investigation under the Trade Act of 1975 of possible Chinse theft of US technology and intellectual property.
Every Wednesday morning, 44News Morning Anchor Melissa Schroeder goes “Inside the Community” to Wake Up and Workout.
This morning, Melissa learned a little more about the art of hula hooping.
Hoops of a Feather talked about the best way to pick a hula hoop. The goal is to have the hoop stand at your belly button and the larger the hoop the easier it is to use.
Hoops of a Feather will be at this month’s Energize Evansville as well. That’s a monthly initiative by the mayor and city to help keep residents fit and working out. The event is free and open to the public.
To learn more about Hoops of a Feather and Energize Evansville, click on the video box below.
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2:30 PM: We’re watching the radar this afternoon for a few heavy storms that have the potential to drop a lot of heavy rain (more than 1-2″ in an hour), bring gusty winds, small hail and frequent lightning. Severe weather is not highly likely, but one or two storms could briefly turn severe through about 9 PM.
Track heavy storms with WHNT.com’s Interactive Radar or swipe over to the radar feature on Live Alert 19!
Expect scattered evening storms in North Alabama and Southern Tennessee to last through at least 9 PM; some of them could dump 1-2” of rain in less than an hour’s time. More scattered storms are likely on Thursday and Friday, and some of them could be severe with strong winds and hail.
Need some specifics about the weekend or next week? They’re always online at WHNT.com/Weather and in the “Daily Forecast” section on Live Alert 19!
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A petition to guarantee that at least 30 per cent of future housing developments on council-owned land are affordable has been started.
It had 20 signatures this morning, including one from council leader Simon Dudley (Con, Riverside).
The creator, a Mrs J Smith, has written on the petition’s page: “We are mindful of recent decisions to agree planning permission without the 30 per cent affordable housing being included, where developers have used the ‘viability’ clause and we believe that any developer of council owned land needs to be made aware at the outset that the commitment to 30 per cent affordable housing is not negotiable.
“We further believe that the 30 per cent affordable housing criteria for the proposed golf club redevelopment must include enough social housing for all the current RBWM housing waiting list.”
Visit http://petitions.rbwm.gov.uk/Housing/#detail to view the petition.
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Dhane Smith netted a hat-trick to push his career goal total to 200 as the Bandits topped their I-90 rivals from Rochester, 16-14 on Saturday.
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Josh Byrne scored five goals and also added an assist as Buffalo picked up its second straight win.
Buffalo is now 4-3 overall.
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Gavin Newsom stops by San Luis Obispo yesterday for a meet and greet in his bid to become the next governor of California.
The 50-year-old nephew of Nancy Pelosi was an early supporter of gay marriage and the legalization of cannabis in California. He’s regarded as a progressive. He wants to enact single payer state health care through senate bill 562.
San Luis Obispo mayor Heidi Harmon introduced the progressive candidate for governor. Newsom served as mayor of San Francisco.
He also visited San Luis Obispo on April 25th.
For a small island, Jamaica's prowess as a cultural powerhouse is a given. Our sport, food and music form the triumvirate of our leading exports, and our love of having a good time is a mainstay of local culture as evidenced by the proliferation of corner bars, late-night dances and movement of our people from day to day.
Start the conversation, or Read more at Jamaica Observer.
Chesapeake Energy Corp. has announced plans to increase its drilling budget and rig count in 2017, saying that confidence is growing in the hard-hit energy market.
The Oklahoma City-based company said Tuesday that it would increase its capital expenditures to $1.9 billion to $2.5 billion this year. That's compared to 2016 numbers of $1.65 billion to $1.75 billion.
Chesapeake CEO Doug Lawler said in a statement that the move will "position Chesapeake for significant production and earnings growth" in 2018. Chesapeake says it plans to operate an average of 17 rigs in 2017, compared to an average of 10 rigs in 2016.
The company will release its fourth-quarter earnings report on Feb. 23. In November, Chesapeake reported a loss of $1.16 billion, or $1.54 per share, in its third-quarter results.
Tina Fey is adapting her screenplay of her amazing 2004 film Mean Girls for an upcoming theatrical production. An adaptation of the film has been through developmental hell the last few years, although it finally has a scheduled premiere date.
The musical is officially set to open October 31 at the National Theatre in Washington D.C. Fey is currently writing the script for the musical, and her husband Jeff Richmond will compose the music, with lyrics written by Nell Benjamin.
The pregnancy of Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt star Ellie Kemper, a show that Fey co-created, allowed her and her husband to work all summer on the upcoming musical. No casting choices have been announced yet, but with a date now officially set it won’t be too long before the pieces all fall into place for this show!
We can’t wait!
Via Hollywood Reporter
April 28 NextEra Energy Inc:
* Co's unit sold $1.25 billion principal amount of its 3.55% Debentures, Series due May 1, 2027 - SEC filing
* NEECH will add net proceeds from sale of Debentures to its general funds
* NEECH expects to use its general funds to repay, at maturity, $600 million principal amount of Series E Debentures due June 1, 2017
* Co's unit NEECH expects to use its general funds to repay, at maturity, $650 million principal amount of Series F Debentures due Sept 1 Source text: (bit.ly/2pddhcq) Further company coverage:
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ST. LOUIS -- Looking for cheap tickets to see Hamilton in St. Louis this April? Here's your chance...
Forty orchestra tickets will be sold for every performance for $10 each.
The Fox Theater on Monday announced a digital lottery that is set to begin with show's first performance on April 3. The digital lottery will open at 11:00 AM CT on Sunday, April 1 for tickets to the Tuesday, April 3 performance. Subsequent digital lotteries will begin two days prior to each performance.
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A Floyd County man was in jail Tuesday night on $5,700 bond after his arrest when cocaine was found in his car.
According to Floyd County Jail records:
Brinnon Daniel Banister, 17, of 18 London Lane, is charged with felony possession of cocaine after police stopped him while he was driving on East 12th Street at Crane Street late Monday and found the drug in his car.
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“A lot of people say it was money, but it wasn’t. It was a family thing. Hunter told me they’d run 100-125 shows over the next two years. My wife wanted to have another kid, but she had to do shots, and I had to be at home a lot more. It was a decision: do I go and live this crazy of wrestling in the WWE or do I stay home and help my wife have another child that she wants? I decided that my family was what is really important to me.”
source: James Storm on Impact Wrestling’s conference call
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The Rangers signed restricted free agent Matt Puempel to a new contract, ensuring the club will meet the exposure requirements for the upcoming expansion draft. Two forwards who are under contract for the 2017-18 season must be exposed.
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Dawson made field goals from 47, 23, 32 and 35 yards but missed a 40-yard attempt in Sunday's 12-7 win over the Titans.
Dawson's involvement was limited to field-goal tries, but the veteran still did fairly well for him, posting his fourth double-digit performance of the season. Although he missed a kick in the process, Dawson was the only Cardinal to score in Sunday's victory.
TORONTO — Curtis Dickson scored four goals and two assists as the Calgary Roughnecks used a big fourth quarter to beat the Toronto Rock 16-8 on Saturday night in National Lacrosse League action.
Riley Lowen and Dane Dobbie had hat tricks for Calgary (2-5), which scored nine unanswered goals to finish the game. Wesley Berg and Holden Cattoni both struck twice with Tyson Bell and Garrett McIntosh also chipping in.
Rob Hellyer scored a hat trick for the Rock (4-3) with Latrell Harris, Tom Schreiber, Challen Rogers, Adam Jones and Brett Hickey rounding out the attack.
Christian Del Bianco made 47 saves for the win in net as Nick Rose kicked out 35-of-49 shots in defeat.
The Roughnecks were 3 for 5 on the power play and Toronto scored once on three opportunities.
Hello and welcome to our live news blog on Tuesday, March 20.
It is a much clearer day today, with temperatures rising to seven celsius.
The MET office still has a yellow ice warning in place across Nottingham, but that is set to clear by 9am.
We may even see some sunshine at around 4pm.
We'll be bringing you all the latest traffic, weather, and breaking news throughout the day.
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A train derailed and crashed into a house in northwest Atlanta early Thursday, sending a man to the hospital with minor injuries.
About 3 a.m., 14 railcars of the northbound CSX train left the tracks near the 1300 block of Andrews Street, CSX spokesman Rob Doolittle said. The train hit the man’s bedroom.
“There are no reports of any leaks or spills of freight from the train at this time,” Doolittle said. “And CSX personnel are working with Atlanta police and firefighters to assess the situation while maintaining the safety of nearby residents.”
Officials expect it to take several hours to clear the scene.
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Atlanta attorney who fatally shot wife while riding in SUV convicted of murder, influencing witnesses
Perhaps some of my readers have made the New Year resolution to head to Japan, so here are a few suggestions for where to go from a survey by goo Ranking into sights that Japanese are surprised to hear are popular with foreigners.
I’ve linked all the sights to either their official sites or to other reviews of the places. I’ve never really understood the attraction of the Shibuya crossing; perhaps I was too used to other busy crossings in Osaka before it appeared on my radar? The Robot Restaurant looks utterly cheesy and I’ve heard it’s quite overpriced for what it offers. The one I’d recommend the most (although probably the most out-of-the-way one) is number 16 Koyasan Okunoin, a graveyard with a lot of spooky atmosphere:
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Demographics
Between the 4th and 18th of March 2016 1,335 members of the iResearch monitor group completed a private internet-based questionnaire. No further demographics were available.
BEIJING — Chinese conglomerate HNA Group, which operates Hainan Airlines and other businesses around the world, says its co-chairman has died while on a business trip in France.
HNA Group said Wang Jian, a co-founder of the company, suffered “severe injuries” in a fall and died Tuesday at age 57. It gave no other details.
Launched in 1993 on the southern island of Hainan, HNA grew to become China’s fourth-largest airline and expanded into finance, hotels, logistics and other businesses in a multibillion-dollar global acquisition spree.
More recently, HNA has been selling some assets as Chinese regulators tighten lending controls and press companies to rein in debt.
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Dallas Stars assistant coach Rick Wilson talks to Dallas Stars center Mattias Janmark (13) in the third period at American Airlines Center in Dallas on Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017. (Rose Baca/The Dallas Morning News)
Mike Heika, Stars beat writer for SportsDayDFW.com and The Dallas Morning News, answers your questions about the team in a live chat at 2 p.m. Monday.
Ask your questions by signing into the LiveFyre module below [click Sign in; use your Facebook or Twitter account] and he will have them for consideration.
North Myrtle Beach native Vanna White, center, tried out a just-opened pizzeria along Main Street. (Source: Derrick Nunziante)
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) – A new pizzeria that just opened in North Myrtle Beach had a famous face as one of its first customers.
North Myrtle Beach native and Wheel of Fortune star Vanna White stopped by The Main Slice, which opened for business last week, after hearing buzz about the eatery, according to owner Derrick Nunziante.
Located on Main Street, the restaurant offers New York-style pizza and caters to those coming right off the beach or strolling the street.
It’s one of a number of new businesses expected to open along Main Street.
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EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. -- Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Bradford's left knee has so far responded well to two weeks of rest, raising the possibility of a return for the next game at Chicago.
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Bradford said Friday he is "definitely feeling better" after practicing with the team on a limited basis Thursday. That was his first work on the field in two weeks. He has missed the last three games because of soreness and swelling from an injury that occurred in the season opener.
Bradford declined to divulge the specific diagnosis, but said he's experiencing a residual effect of ACL surgeries he had in 2013 and 2014. Case Keenum has filled in, while the Vikings have lost two of three. They play Monday against the Bears.
Video shows an expansive spiderweb created by thousands of spiders fleeing a flood in New Zealand.It happened on Sunday in Papamoa, a suburb of Tauranga, which had seen flooding during a cyclone. Tracey Maris saw the huge web and recorded her experience."We were down below the newly made tsunami evacuation mound on our local football field and there was a bright glistening coming from the top of the mound. It looked almost like the hill was sparkling but we were unsure why," said Maris."My 10-year-old daughter and I raced up to look and were shocked to learn it was all spider web. Kind of yuck, but really beautiful at the same time. I was amazed being up on top of the mound seeing how far it stretched for," said Maris.Check out the video in the media player above.
No one likes getting bogged down in the workplace. Everyone should have the chance to take a break from their routine to keep the creative juices flowing. MSNBC’s JJ Ramberg has some ideas about how you and your team can have more fun in the office. Yes, it's possible!
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Adam Doucet welcomes the Sunday morning with selections from the old masters of Cajun French music as well as some newer musicians driven by their influences.
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The Bakersfield Police Department is looking for a man who allegedly broke into a Subway and stole a cash register.
According to Bakersfield Police, the man broke into the fast-food chain at 1525 Columbus Street at about 2:45 a.m. New Year's Day.
The man, only described as white or Hispanic with a slim build, stole a cash register and took off.
He was last seen wearing a dark sweatshirt and jeans.
Nina Etc. (Classic Rock & Roll, Jazz, Blues) will perform Tuesday, Aug. 15, at the Town Hall gazebo at 7 p.m. In case of rain, concerts will be held on Thursday of that week. Bring lawn chairs or a blanket to sit on..
Next concert Tuesday, Aug. 22, Mia & the Riff (Soul, Funk, R&B, Rock & Roll).
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Showers and storms will be possible this morning for a few hours as a storm system swings out across the southern plains. The majority of strong to severe storm activity has been located across Texas but a few strong storms may occur over southeastern OK and northeast TX during the new few hours.
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About Living with Dementia Brighouse
The peer support group gives people the opportunity to meet with others who understand some of what they are going through. Run by a facilitator, the sessions offer a chance to ask questions, get information and share experiences in a safe and supportive environment.
Two young men were arrested for allegedly racing their vehicles at speeds exceeding 100 mph on Route 101 late Wednesday morning. State Police said they received a call from a concerned motorist who spotted the two vehicles road racing on Route 101 westbound.
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Disgraced veteran entertainer Rolf Harris is to be retried on three sex offence charges and face one new count.
Last week a jury found the 86-year-old Australian not guilty of three assaults, following a trial at London's Southwark Crown Court.
Harris, wearing a dark suit, white shirt and dark tie, appeared via video-link for Wednesday's hearing.
Fort McMurray — Police have closed Highway 63 in both directions after a collision between a tanker truck and road grader Monday afternoon, causing two tankers of ammonia to leak.
Wood Buffalo RCMP said the collision happened approximately 50 km south of Fort McMurray. Highway traffic moving north and south was being diverted onto Highway 881.
Police spokesperson Cpl. Erika Laird told Postmedia she had no reports of injuries as of 4:45 p.m. Monday.
Though the legislature was not in Harrisburg for session this week, there's still some news you can use from the capital city. While this year's primary may seem a little sleepy, we've now got a little more action to look forward to next May. Two current Pennsylvania state representatives will battle it out in the republican primary to challenge U.S. Senator Bob Casey next fall.
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This week's Make Milwaukee Rad, presented by Project Pitch It, features Mike Eitel who has been pioneering Milwaukee culture for the last 22 years. Since opening the Nomad World Pub on Brady St., he has directed and maintained his vision for a real space for all kinds of people.
Make Milwaukee Rad is a conversation with Milwaukee's culture makers, influencers and all-around do-gooders. This space is a platform for Milwaukeeans to express our stories, voice our opinions and share our experiences. In Milwaukee there's a saying "All 414 all."
Make Milwaukee Rad is sponsored by Project Pitch It which is presented by Cardinal Stritch University.
Ralphie May performs at the 2015 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival on Saturday, June 13, 2015, in Manchester, Tennessee. (Photo by John Davisson/Invision/AP)
Early reports are coming in that comedian Ralphie May has passed away at the age of 45. Ralphie had been battling pneumonia for 6 weeks and ultimately died of cardiac arrest.
An announcement from Ralphie’s publicist Stacie Pokluda reads;
“We are heartbroken to announce the untimely death of our friend, Ralphie May. Ralphie had been battling pneumonia and had cancelled a handful of dates over the last month in an effort to recover. Earlier this morning at a private residence in Las Vegas his body was discovered.”
He is survived by his wife Lahna Turner and children April June May and August James May.
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Assault, Center Ridge Road: A woman reported being assaulted at Aldi during a disturbance on Sept. 25.
Drunken driving, Center Ridge Road: On Sept. 30, a car went off the road a struck a fence near Walgreen's. After being checked by fire personnel, the driver was arrested and booked into jail on charges of drunken driving, excess BAC and reasonable control.
Drunken driving, Jaycox Road: On Sept. 30, a driver was arrested on a drunken driving charge after crashing into a tree at the corner of Jaycox and Charles roads.
While weakness in some sectors like real estate is visible, services and infrastructure sentiment is expected to improve in Q4. The overall business scenario is also expected to improve.
On December 11, 2017 Morgan Stanley France SAS sold 28,24,401 shares of SREI Infrastructure Finance at Rs 100.65 on the BSE.
However, Societe Generale bought 28,24,401 shares at RS 100.65.
At 09:17 hrs SREI Infrastructure Finance was quoting at Rs 99.35, down Rs 0.80, or 0.80 percent.
The share touched its 52-week high Rs 137.70 and 52-week low Rs 70.30 on 21 July, 2017 and 27 December, 2016, respectively.
Currently, it is trading 27.85 percent below its 52-week high and 41.32 percent above its 52-week low.
Market capitalisation stands at Rs 4,998.16 crore.
Welcome to today's Nottingham Forest live blog.
We will bring you the latest Reds news throughout Thursday.
Yesterday was an important one for the club as Michael Dawson signed up for his second stint at the City Ground. The veteran central defender has signed a two-year deal to come back to the club where his career began.
We'll follow all the reaction to his return and hope to hear from the man himself as the former England international becomes a Forest player again for the first time in 13 years.
Our comprehensive rolling coverage will bring you all the latest Forest news, national paper talk plus any other news from around the Championship.
We want to hear from you, and you can do that by tweeting us @NFFC_Live or you can join the Reds' Facebook community.
The new Donegal jersey was launched today at the Abbey Hotel in Donegal Town.
The KN Group and the Abbey Hotel are the two sponsors on the jersey.
The new season gets underway for Donegal with the Dr McKenna Cup on Wednesday 3rd January.
Michael Murphy was on hand today to model the new jersey and the Glenswilly man is looking forward to the new start…
Platinum prices tumbled this week to the lowest level in almost a decade—the latest case of intensifying global trade tensions shaking up the metals market.
Most-actively traded futures contracts of the silvery-white material slid 5.2% Monday, the steepest one-day drop in nearly seven years, and closed at their lowest level since December 2008. The threat of protectionist policies has fueled bets that slower trade activity will disrupt the global economy, reducing commodity consumption. Prices recovered 4% to $846.30 a troy...
Hyder signed his exclusive-rights contract tender with the Lions on Monday, Dave Birkett of The Detroit Free Press reports.
In just his second season in the league, Hyder accrued a team-high eight sacks while finishing ninth in total tackles. However, despite this level of production, he could find himself in competition with Cornelius Washington and potentially a draft pick or two for the starting defensive end job opposite Ziggy Ansah this summer.
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday that Moscow and Washington had agreed that he would meet U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo after President Vladimir Putin holds a summit with U.S. President Donald Trump on July 16.
FILE PHOTO: Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov attends a meeting in Moscow, Russia April 5, 2018. REUTERS/Sergei Karpukhin
Lavrov said his meeting with Pompeo would have to take place after the summit in Helsinki and not before because of his U.S. counterpart’s tight schedule.
Lavrov, who was speaking at a news conference with his Jordanian counterpart, also said that Moscow hoped the Putin-Trump summit would serve as a platform for what he called a frank conversation about all the issues that trouble U.S.-Russia relations.
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The UK market continued to recover in early trade as tensions between the US and North Korea eased.
Worries over the war of words between the two countries last week had led to a sharp sell-off on global markets.
But shares recovered some ground on Monday, and as trading got under way on Tuesday the FTSE 100 rose 12.67 points to 7,366.56.
Newly-formed fund manager Standard Life Aberdeen was the biggest riser in the index, up 2.8%.
But shares in Next fell 3.6% after Berenberg cut its rating on the High Street fashion chain to "sell" from "hold".
On the currency markets, the pound fell 0.2% against the dollar to $1.2941 but rose 0.2% against the euro to 1.1023 euros.
The Church of England has voted to preserve the medieval tradition of reading the marriage banns in an attempt to keep up congregation numbers among young people.
Members of the General Synod, the governing body of the Anglican Church, said ditching the popular tradition would mean losing an important source of new worshippers.
The tradition, which dates back to 1215, involves reading the couple’s names out loud during three services and praying for them in the lead-up to their union.
Couples do not have to attend but, during yesterday’s debate over a proposed change to the rules, ministers said that many came to church specifically to hear the banns being read. Just under 45,000 people got married in Church of England churches in 2015.
The plan, which was rejected by all three houses of the synod – the bishops, clergy and laity – would have required couples to go to civil registrars to arrange church weddings.
OZAUKEE COUNTY -- Wisconsinites spent Saturday plowing through the snow.
“We’re just out here making sure that it’s safe so nobody gets injured," Michael Decker said.
In order to achieve that, Michael Decker of Decker Services plans to spend the bulk of his evening clearing snow on commercial properties while ensuring walkways are also clear and parking lots remain accident-free.
“With the snow removal, it’s rewarding from start to finish," Decker said.
"To see all the snow on the ground and then when you’re done it’s nice and clean and smiles on people’s faces," he continued.
According to Decker, he’s spent the last 19 years of his life in the snow removal business and in that time he’s learned a lot, that's why when giving advice to drivers on the road he tells them to remember these three things:
“You gotta put your headlights on [and] keep your distance," Decker said. "And stay out of our way."
CHICOPEE, Mass. (Mass Appeal) – School is right around the corner, and we want to send our kids back to school looking their best! Barbara Paulo with Shear Xtreme Salon and Katie Rennie, Owner of 25 Central, visited the show with a back to school fashion show!
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An investigation is underway after City of Lloydminster crews responded to a report of crude oil spilled near the city’s wastewater treatment plant, which is on the Saskatchewan side of the border.
The city’s operations team and fire department advised the Saskatchewan Water Security Agency of the situation after the spill was discovered on Tuesday and are working to limit its environmental impact, according to a news release from the city.
It remains unclear how much crude was released, or what led to the spill.
There have been several major oil spills in Saskatchewan in recent months, including a Husky Energy Inc. pipeline spill into the North Saskatchewan River last summer and two Tundra Energy Marketing Ltd. pipeline spills on land.
More to come.
FREMONT, Ohio (AP) - U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan says he never knew of sexual abuse by a now-dead doctor who examined wrestlers Jordan helped coach decades ago at Ohio State University.
Ex-wrestlers Mike DiSabato and Dunyasha Yetts say the powerful Republican congressman from Ohio knew back then that Richard Strauss was groping male wrestlers.
Jordan spoke to reporters at a July Fourth rally in Fremont and said he knew Strauss but wasn't aware of abuse by him. Jordan says if he'd learned of such allegations he would have reported them.
Ohio State male athletes from 14 sports have alleged sexual misconduct by Strauss, who was on the faculty and medical staff. An independent investigation is underway.
Jordan says he's willing to talk with investigators. He says if abuse occurred victims deserve justice.
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In Downtown Ventura, down El Jardin alleyway there sits a recently opened coffee bar dubbed Stoked. If the name doesn't excite you, the menu certainly will.
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About Dementia Cafe South Hetton
The Dementia Cafe provides information about living with dementia and other services available locally in an informal and comfortable environment. A Dementia Cafe is also a place to relax, socialise and meet other people with dementia and their carers.
The South Korean government on Monday said it will earmark an additional 2 billion won to fund athletes' training and help their preparations for next year's Winter Olympics at home. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said the latest financial support is a supplement for this year's budget of 33.7 billion won earmarked for supporting national team athletes for the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympic Games.
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An East Texas man has been arrested after attempting to run over a police officer with his vehicle. It happened in a Walmart parking lot in Tyler. 25 year old Deaveron Dean was arrested later after a brief foot chase. He is being held in the Smith County jail in lieu of $500,000 bond on 11 felony charges – burglary of vehicle, failure to identify as a fugitive, public intoxication, theft, unauthorized use of motor vehicle, aggravated assault on a peace officer, evading in a vehicle and on foot from police, possession of a stolen firearm, felon in possession of a firearm.
The Nebraska Supreme Court has indefinitely suspended the law license of an Omaha attorney who played a key defense role for a former doctor convicted of killing four people with ties to an Omaha medical school.
The state’s high court on Friday suspended the license of Jeremy Jorgenson, who helped represent Anthony Garcia in his first-degree murder case.
The high court cited Jorgenson for missing oral arguments set for October 2016 before the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, in which Jorgenson represented a man accused of robbery. It also cited a second 2016 case in which Jorgenson failed to promptly respond to questions about a client complaint.
In both instances, according to the high court, Jorgenson blamed his failings, in part, on the onus of handling the Garcia case.
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas day care center has fired four employees over the death of a 5-year-old developmentally disabled boy who was left in a sweltering van all day.
Ascent Children’s Health Services CEO Dan Sullivan said Wednesday that “staff did not follow company policies and procedures, and if they had, this tragedy would not have occurred.”
Christopher Gardner was picked up by Ascent on Monday morning but he wasn’t taken inside the West Memphis day care center, which serves children with developmental disabilities and has centers throughout the state.
Sullivan, who is also a state representative, says the company has been in contact with Christopher’s family and that it will continue to work with the authorities investigating the death.
West Memphis is across the Mississippi River from Memphis, Tennessee.
FILE - In this Nov. 29, 2017 file photo, Seema Verma, administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, speaks during a news conference in Newark, N.J. A federal judge has slowed the Trump administration’s drive to wean poor people from government benefits by making them work. District Judge James E. Boasberg has framed a fundamental question: are poverty programs meant to show tough love, or to help the needy? Julio Cortez, File AP Photo
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April 24 (Reuters) - Scorpio Gold Corp:
* SCORPIO GOLD REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER AND PROVIDES YEAR-END FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR 2017
* Q4 ADJUSTED LOSS PER SHARE $0.00
* CASH FLOW FROM OPERATIONS WILL SOON BE INSUFFICIENT TO SUPPORT COMPANY
* REVENUES FROM OPERATIONS HAVE BEEN AND CONTINUE TO BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED, AND CASH FLOW FROM OPERATIONS WILL SOON BE INSUFFICIENT
* SCORPIO GOLD - DOES NOT EXPECT IT WILL BE ABLE TO GENERATE SUFFICIENT CASH FLOWS FROM ITS OPERATIONS TO CONTINUE AS A GOING CONCERN IN NEAR FUTURE
* WILL NEED TO RAISE ADDITIONAL CAPITAL IN COMING MONTHS IN ORDER TO SUPPORT ITS OPERATIONS AND TO SETTLE ITS LONG-TERM DEBT Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
PM Narendra Modi parivartan rally in Lucknow:
PM Narendra Modi parivartan rally in Lucknow: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a ‘parivartan rally’ in Lucknow today. The rally is of crucial significance, since PM Modi will speak first time since the address to nation on completion of 50 days of demonetisation. With Uttar Pradesh elections are around the corner and Samajwadi Party has been going through turbulent period, PM Modi may mount attack on the ruling family over the issue. BJP in Uttar Pradesh has banked on the rally to be held at the Ramabai Ambedkar grounds and is hoping to see a turnout of over 10 lakh people. The party has arranged for over 15,000 buses to help supporters attend the rally. BJP president Amit Shah, senior leaders Rajnath Singh, Kalraj Mishra and Uma Bharti are among those attending the rally.
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A fan of Poland holds up a scarf as he watches a World Cup soccer match between Poland and Colombia at The Garden at Studio Square NYC in New York on Sunday, June 24, 2018. While the immigration debate occupies politicians and new policies have thrown thousands of families into disarray, the World Cup shows how much people from other countries help make up the fabric of New York. Terrin Waack AP Photo
JERUSALEM (AP) - A hard-line Israeli lawmaker is sarcastically thanking Twitter for briefly freezing his account following a post he wrote about wishing a teen Palestinian protester had been shot.
Bezalel Smotrich of the Jewish Home party says Tuesday that Twitter had given greater prominence to his stance that the 17-year-old was a "terrorist."
Smotrich says Twitter's "bullying" unmasked the liberals who "support free speech for all as long as you think just like them."
Smotrich says he was cut off for about 12 hours after his post about Ahed Tamimi, who is serving an eight-month prison term for slapping and kicking Israeli soldiers outside her West Bank home.
Smotrich wrote that instead of arresting her, the soldiers should have shot her in the knee to put her in "home arrest for life."
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A doctor who saw Prince in the days before he died had prescribed the painkiller oxycodone under the name of Prince’s fri…
The fourth of July runs smack-dab in the middle of the week this year, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad thing. Organizers of the annual parade think it’s a positive, because more people are likely to stay in town and attend. The parade is in Nevada City this year, and Nevada City Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Cathy Whittlesey says thaty also means a fairly short route…
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It’s all downhill. There will be over 60 entries, including a crowd favorite…
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The Grand Marshal was to be former National Hotel owner Tom Coleman, who recently passed away, so his long time partner Ernestine will fill in to honor Coleman. Whittlesey says she sees a Wednesday July Fourth as a positive…
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The parade alternates between Grass Valley and Nevada City every year. It starts at 11. KNCO will be broadcasting the parade live from the National Hotel.
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TAIPEI: Yafan Wang defeated Eugenie Bouchard 6-4, 6-0 to advance to the semifinals of the Taiwan Open on Friday.
Wang took advantage of six double-faults by the 2014 Wimbledon finalist and will next face fourth-seeded Timea Babos, who beat Magda Linette 6-1, 6-3.
Sabine Lisicki, in her first tournament since returning from offseason knee surgery, rallied from a set down to beat Monica Niculescu 4-6, 6-4, 6-4.
Lisicki will next meet Kateryna Kozlova, who defeated fifth-seeded Yulia Putintseva in the day's first quarterfinal, 7-5, 6-3.
Goals from Glenn Murray, Jose Izquierdo and Pascal Gross secured a priceless second win in 14 matches for the Seagulls to boost their chances of avoiding the drop.
Javier Hernandez was on target for West Ham, but it was a miserable end to a turbulent few days for the east London club, who had to sack their head of recruitment Tony Henry after claims he told agents they did not want to sign any more African players.
Anger and frustration towards the West Ham board from supporters is at an all-time high following the scandal, as well as an underwhelming transfer window which saw a club linked with Olivier Giroud, Michy Batshuayi and Daniel Sturridge end up with Jordan Hugill from Preston.
Indeed, the first chants of 'sack the board' were belted out from the away end even before Murray put Brighton ahead in only the eighth minute.
The goal came after referee Roger East allowed play to continue despite Aaron Cresswell's foul on Anthony Knockaert, and Gross immediately pinged the loose ball to Murray.
× County Health Officials Investigate Death of Santa Monica High Student Amid Norovirus Concerns
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is investigating the death of an 18-year-old Santa Monica High School student.
Kelly Cano, a senior, died Saturday. She is the second student that the high school has lost this school year. Sophomore Vanai Jelks, 15, died in October.
The Los Angeles County coroner’s office has not determined a cause of death for either student, according to an email from coroner’s spokesman Craig Harvey.
Sandra Cano, Kelly’s mother, who is a school nurse at Santa Monica High, said her daughter fell ill last week over two to three days. She was nauseous and vomiting, but it seemed like a common illness. Then on Saturday morning, Kelly stopped breathing. She was taken to the hospital, where she died despite exhaustive resuscitation efforts.
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On Wednesday’s edition of NASCAR America from the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte, Front Row Motorsports teammates Landon Cassill and David Ragan shared a lot about both their individual development paths as well as their great relationship on and off the racetrack and how they work off each other so well as teammates.
Check out the above video about the different paths — and even some similarities — each took to get to the NASCAR Cup Series.
Also, check out the video below, where Ragan and Cassill reflected on the difficulties of competing in NASCAR both as individuals, as well as a team sport.
OWEN SOUND -
Injuries were minor but damage to two cars which collided Sunday about 4 p.m. in Owen Sound was significant.
Owen Sound police said in a news release that a Chrysler sedan was eastbound on 10th Street West when it failed to stop for the red light at 2nd Avenue West and collided with a northbound GMC truck. Both occupants were taken to hospital by ambulance and were treated for minor injuries.
The Chrysler driver was charged under the Highway Traffic Act with disobeying a red light.
Helen of Troy Limited (NASDAQ: HELE) shares are trading lower by $8.00 at $89.10 in Friday's session.
After Thursday's close, the global consumer products company reported a Q2 EPS beat of 30 cents along with a slight sales beat. Although it did reaffirm FY 2018 EPS guidance, it lowered its sales guidance to $1.56 billion to $1.58 billion range from estimate of $1.59 billion.
After a lower open, Helen of Troy had a brief bounce to $95.15 before continuing its move lower. It has continued to make lows for the session, with the current one standing at $88.50 as of 11:20 a.m. EST. That coincides with its Sept. 6 low of $88.60.
Its recent low since coming off its all-time high was made on Aug. 30 at $87.45.
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April 10 Semperit Holding AG:
* Operating business development of Semperit Group is expected to lead to a very weak result in Q1 of 2017
* Management board came to conclusion that out of this market development a considerable negative impact on operating earnings compared with previous year can also be expected for next months to come
* These developments have prompted management board to change outlook for 2017. Due to limited visibility, outlook for 2017 has been suspended
* Adjusted EBIT for 2017 financial year (without one-off effects from joint venture transaction) will therefore be significantly below adjusted EBIT of 2016 (41 million euros after deduction of the earnings contribution from the ThaiSSC / Siam Sempermed Corporation Ltd.)
* Furthermore, management board has decided today to review measures for profitability enhancement and it strategy Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
LONDON (AP) — The former head of the official "Leave" campaign in Britain's 2016 vote on European Union membership is denying breaking spending rules ahead of a report from the country's electoral watchdog.
The Electoral Commission has not yet published its report on Vote Leave.
But Matthew Elliott, who headed the group, says the commission has concluded that Vote Leave broke rules by donating more than 600,000 pounds ($800,000) to another group then using the money for its own activities.
Elliott denied wrongdoing Wednesday, saying Vote Leave acted "both within the letter of the law and also the spirit."
The Electoral Commission has conducted several investigations into the referendum, which was won by those wanting Britain to leave the EU.
Another pro-Brexit organization, Leave.EU, was fined 70,000 pounds in May for overspending and filing inaccurate records.
Princess Sayako and Yoshiki Kuroda (2005)
Princess Sayako, the only daughter of Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko, wed urban designer and family friend (and commoner) Yoshiki Kuroda on Nov. 15, 2005. Their “low-key” wedding, which took place at the Imperial Hotel in Tokyo, marked the end of Sayako’s royal status as mandated by Imperial law. Still, the bride looked as elegant as ever in a long-sleeved white dress and pearls. Ahead of her wedding, Sayako reportedly took driving lessons and practiced buying groceries at supermarkets. Speaking to reporters, the former “Princess Nori” said she was “happy” that her father saw her “new life as a continuation, not as a complete break.” In 2017, Sayako took over for her aunt, Atsuko Ikeda, as the supreme priestess of Ise Grande Shrine.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Fujian Newland Computer Co Ltd
* Says four individual shareholders will invest 37.5 million yuan in Guangzhou-based petty loan unit and raise voting power to 20 percent
* Says it will decrease voting power to 80 percent from 100 percent
Source text in Chinese:goo.gl/gw2Bjg
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
The Hennepin County Medical Examiner has identified the 18-year-old man killed in a shooting early Tuesday near the University of Minnesota’s West Bank campus as Darrah Host of St. Louis Park.
Host was shot shortly before 1 a.m. in the Seven Corners neighborhood near the intersection of Washington Avenue South and Cedar Avenue South. He died at the Hennepin County Medical Center of multiple gunshot wounds at around 2:30 a.m., according to the medical examiner.
Minneapolis police are investigating and have not named any suspects.
This was the second violent death near campus this week.
Host was not a student at the university, according to its online directory.
Local businessmen and women have been urged to make their concerns about Brexit known to the Scottish Government.
Mike Russell, the Minister for UK Negotiations for Scotland’s place in Europe, told delegates at a Brexit Breakfast hosted by Midlothian and East Lothian Chamber of Commerce that he needed information now while detailed talks were on-going.
The MSP conceded that uncertainty over the future was unsettling for business, large and small. Different business sectors, he argued, would have different issues and Mr Russell, speaking at the Dalhousie Castle event, detailed an example of the lucrative shellfish industry in his own constituency of Argyll and Bute. Firms, he said, need to get product quickly, sometimes overnight, to overseas destinations including Paris. Delays at borders could pose major difficulties and mean the loss of business. Even a two minute inspection for every lorry would mean massive queues and goods could perish.
John L. Rymer, 80, of Fenwick Island, DE (and Bethesda, MD) passed away peacefully on August 5, 2017 at his beach house. Born May 12, 1937, he was the son of the late Amy and Furman Rymer and the younger brother of Thomas and Joseph (both now deceased).
John graduated from the University of Maryland in 1960 with a BS in Civil Engineering and then achieved an MS in Technology Management from the American University in 1971. John was a software engineer for IBM and Lockheed Martin in the Washington DC area for over 45 years. He was an avid Terp fan all of his life and served as the President of the Terrapin Club and the Fastbreakers booster club. In addition to numerous alumni awards, John was most proud of being the recipient of the Jack Heise Spirit Award and the Morgan Wootten Lifetime Achievement Award.
John is survived by his wife, Victoria; his children, David of Austin, TX and William and his wife Kelly of Yardley, PA.; and his two grandchildren, John and Catherine.
PHOENIX (AP) — Adam Duvall's grand slam erased an early four-run deficit, and the Cincinnati Reds rallied to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-4 on Wednesday.
Scott Schebler added a tiebreaking two-run drive in the sixth, helping the last-place Reds salvage the finale of the three-game set. Joey Votto and Eugenio Suarez each had three hits.
Both of Cincinnati's homers came off Patrick Corbin (5-2), who gave up a season-high six runs in six innings.
Paul Goldschmidt and John Ryan Murphy went deep for the Diamondbacks, who have dropped 16 of 20 overall.
DeAngelo Hall is back for a 14th season, but he won’t be making as much money as his contract originally called for him to get in 2017.
Hall told reporters at the Redskins facility on Wednesday that he agreed to a pay cut recently. Hall was set to make a base salary of $4.25 million and count just under $5.1 million against the salary cap in the final year of his deal. He didn’t share the details of the new arrangement.
Hall moved from cornerback to safety during the 2015 season, but he didn’t get too much time at the new spot last season because a torn ACL in the third week sent him to season-ending injured reserve. Coach Jay Gruden said Wednesday, via Brian McNally of 106.7 The Fan, that he thought Hall was “gaining momentum” at safety before the injury.
The position group looks different than it did when Hall went down. The team added D.J. Swearinger as a free agent, drafted Montae Nicholson in the fourth round and moved Su’a Cravens from linebacker as they reorganized the spot this offseason.
UCLA is hiring Michigan assistant coach Jedd Fisch to be its offensive coordinator, a source confirmed to ESPN.
Fisch and UCLA are still finalizing a contract agreement. Fox Sports first reported the hire on Monday.
Fisch spent the past two seasons at Michigan, where he coached quarterbacks and wide receivers and served as passing game coordinator. The 40-year-old previously spent two seasons as offensive coordinator with the NFL's Jacksonville Jaguars and also has been an offensive coordinator at Miami and Minnesota.
Fisch replaces Kennedy Polamalu, who was dismissed after only one season as UCLA's offensive coordinator. UCLA went 4-8 and finished 127th out of 128 FBS teams in rushing offense.
The Canyon Police Department is cautioning residents after a slight increase in bat complaints.
Officials say this time of the year, small, brown bats are migrating in the area and are getting inside of homes.
If you find a bat inside, call Animal Control or the Canyon Police Department immediately, but do not attempt to touch the animal.
If you believe you have been exposed to or bitten by a bat, you are advised to seek immediate medical treatment.
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The Boyne City Rocks group raised $1,500 during its end of summer rock painting party and fundraiser.
Boyne City Rocks Sunday Sept. 24 painting party and fundraiser highlights. The Boyne City Rocks group raised $1,500 during its end of summer rock painting party and fundraiser. The Boone Caverly fund is receiving $1,000; Create Community Art Studio Scholarship Fund received $200; and, Presque Isle Academy received $250 in art supplies. Photos by Chris Faulknor
MOSCOW (AP) — A car veered onto the sidewalk and struck people near a bus stop in the Russian city of Sochi, killing one pedestrian and injuring five others.
In a video shown by state news channel Russia-24, a black car traveling at high speed on a main street veers across two lanes of traffic and crashes into the pedestrians, then plows through a railing and collides with a car travelling on a cross-street.
News reports said preliminary information suggested the driver had fallen asleep at the wheel.
Wednesday's accident occurred in the Dagomys district of Sochi, one of the 11 cities hosting soccer World Cup matches.
President Trump bowed to overwhelming pressure that he personally condemn white supremacists who incited bloody demonstrations in Charlottesville over the weekend — labeling their racists views “evil” after two days of equivocal statements, the New York Times reports.
Said Trump: “Racism is evil. And those who cause violence in its name are criminals and thugs, including the KKK, neo-Nazis, white supremacists and other hate groups that are repugnant to everything we hold dear as Americans.”
The release from the mission reads: "The Chinese embassy in Uganda has noticed that some media reported that officials of the Uganda Wildlife Authority were suspected of colluding with two diplomats from the Chinese Embassy in Uganda to export ivory from the DR Congo, Central African Republic and South Sudan. "These reports are totally groundless.
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India has emerged as the most attractive emerging market for GP (global partners) investment over the next 12 months, according to a recent survey by EMPEA, a global industry association for private capital in emerging markets. India is followed by Southeast Asia and Latin America (excluding Brazil). India was ranked as low as ninth in the survey’s market attractiveness rankings in 2013 but has been steadily climbing the ranks. EMPEA’s Global Limited Partners Survey features views of 127 representatives from 106 limited partners (LPs) on the ...
The Badgers host the fourth-annual Big Ten/ACC Challenge on Aug. 25-26 to open the season. Wisconsin and Minnesota represent the Big Ten and take on UNC and Louisville from the ACC.
The Kentucky Senate has approved a resolution condemning a white nationalist organization’s planned spring rally in eastern Kentucky. It won backing Tuesday by a voice vote.
Members of the Traditionalist Worker Party along with the Nationalist Front, and National Socialist Movement are scheduled to gather at Jenny Wiley State Park in late April. A rally is expected to take place in Pikeville. Pike County Senator Ray Jones calls it disgraceful for the participants to gather near a memorial to those who fought and died in World War II.
“While they have a First Amendment right to espouse their hatred, we have a First Amendment right to stand up and say we’re not gonna accept this in our community,” Jones said.
Jones says another two resolutions call for the renaming of portions of two state roads in honor of Pike County men who died in France in 1944 fighting what he termed the "Nazi nemesis."
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Police say a man who had been drinking was caught driving 100 km/h over the speed limit.
The vehicle was allegedly clocked going 183 km/h in a posted 80 km/h zone on County Road 92 in Elmvale late Thursday night.
The OPP say the amount of alcohol in his system was in the warning range.
The 29-year-old Tiny Township man was charged with racing. His licence was suspended and his vehicle impounded.
Police say the outcome could have been much worse.
Selena Gomez is all smiles backstage at the Coach fashion show held during New York Fashion Week on Tuesday night (February 14) in New York City.
The 24-year-old entertainer sat in the front row at the show alongside Anna Wintour and celebs like Drew Barrymore, Emma Roberts, Ashley Graham, Sabrina Carpenter, Tavi Gevinson, and Sarah Snyder.
Selena met up with the brand’s creative director Stuart Vevers at the show and he posted a cute selfie that they took on his Instagram account. See below!
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The European Commission said on Friday it had conducted inspections in some EU states over banks' alleged anti-competitive practices in limiting rival financial firms from accessing information about their customers' accounts.
BRUSSELS: The European Commission said on Friday it had conducted inspections in some EU states over banks' alleged anti-competitive practices in limiting rival financial firms from accessing information about their customers' accounts.
The Commission said in a statement it had "concerns" that the companies involved "may have engaged in anti-competitive practices in breach of EU antitrust rules". It did not name any company.
It said that banks could have prevented non-bank competitors from gaining online access to data of their customers to provide financial services, in spite of having obtained a previous authorization from the customers.
(Reporting by Francesco Guarascio @fraguarascio; editing by Andrew Roche)
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Audubon Robbery Suspects Arrested within 20 Minutes of the Crime
The three suspects fled with an undetermined amount of money and other merchandise
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AUDUBON, Minn. — Three men who authorities say held up Orton’s Convenience store in Audubon shortly after 1 a.m. did not get very far.
John Greywind, 22, of Bismarck, 23 year-old Dylan Beckman of Lengby and 23-year-old Steven Golden of Moorhead were captured within 20 minutes of the robbery.
The Becker County sheriff says two of the men held the clerk at knifepoint while they grabbed money out of the cash register.
The third man is believed to be the getaway driver.
The men took off with an undetermined amount of money and some merchandise.
They were arrested a few miles southwest of Audubon.
The Rev. Ralph Howard Scott, age 93, of Carrollton, Georgia, passed away Saturday February 11, 2017, at Tanner Medical Center.
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Lawyers for President Donald Trump's family hotel business threatened a Panamanian judicial official handling a dispute related to Trump Hotels' management of a 70-story luxury hotel, according to a complaint filed with the anti-corruption division of Panama's chief prosecutor.
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company will report first quarter 2017 financial results on Friday, April 28, to be followed by an investor conference call at 9 a.m.
Participating in the conference call will be Richard J. Kramer, chairman, chief executive officer and president; and Laura K. Thompson, executive vice president and chief financial officer.
Prior to the commencement of the call, the company will post the financial and other related information that will be presented on its investor relations website: http://investor.goodyear.com.
Investors, members of the media and other interested persons can access the conference call on the website or via telephone by calling either (800) 895-1715 or (785) 424-1059 before 8:55 a.m. and providing the Conference ID “Goodyear.” A taped replay will be available by calling (800) 839-2457 or (402) 220-7217. The replay will also remain available on the website.
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A man is due in court in the morning in connection with the seizure of a handgun and ammunition in West Dublin.
The man, who is in his 30s, was arrested in the Rathbourne Village area of Ashtown on Wednesday, in an operation targetting organised crime.
He’s due before a sitting of Dublin District Court at the Courts of Criminal Justice, charged in connection with the investigation.
A woman in her 30s who was arrested during the operation has been released without charge.
Gardaí say a file will be prepared for the Director for Public Prosecutions.
According to officials, at approximately 10:30 a.m. Saturday authorities located 16-year-oldÂ Amy Yu and Kevin Esterly,Â 45 in Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico
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Kevin Hart has had his fair shares of ups and down’s over the past year.
In J.Cole new music video called “ Kevin’s Heart” the comedian Kevin Hart stars as the main focal point throughout the whole video. During the music video Kevin Hart is trying to get back to normalcy from the aftermath of his infidelities that made headlines last summer.
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PARIS Two polls on Friday showed centrist Emmanuel Macron winning the French presidential runoff with less than 60 percent of votes, as the far-right candidate Marine Le Pen slightly gained ground since the start of the week.
A BVA poll for Orange and Presse Regionale, carried out online on April 26-28, saw Macron on 59 percent versus 41 percent for Le Pen.
With turnout expected to be key to how well Le Pen does, the survey also showed that 73 to 78 of those polled expected to vote on May 7.
Separately, an Odoxa survey of voter intentions released on Friday showed Macron's share of the vote at 59 percent, down four percentage points from its previous survey.
Macron slipped below 60 percent for the first time since March 17 in a daily Presitrack poll produced by pollsters Opinionway and published on Thursday.
(Reporting Maya Nikolaeva; Editing by Leigh Thomas)
Warm, humid weather with scattered thunderstorms will continue through the rest of the week. High pressure will stay stalled offshore, keeping our weather warm and humid. This high is no longer strong enough to suppress thunderstorm development, and we will see scattered thunderstorms develop each afternoon. There will be a higher chance for thunderstorms on Friday as a weak cold front moves closer to the Carolinas. This front will wash out for the weekend, and it will remain warm and humid with scattered late day storms. Another weak front will approach Tuesday, bringing a higher chance for thunderstorms, but this front will not cool us down.
Today,partly sunny, warm and humid with scattered thunderstorms. Highs 93 inland, 88 beaches.
Tonight, mostly cloudy, warm & muggy. Lows 72-74
Friday, mostly cloudy, warm and humid with thunderstorms. Highs 85-90.
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Southampton have handed goalkeeper Jack Rose a one-year contract at St Mary's after he impressed during a trial at the club.
The 22-year-old former West Brom stopper has previously played on loan for Accrington and Crawley.
Rose will now work alongside England international Fraser Forster, as well as Alex McCarthy and the experienced Stuart Taylor, at Saints.
"Everyone knows about the reputation Southampton have in bringing through young players and they give you opportunities," he told the club's official website.
"There is a great pool of goalkeepers here who I can learn and develop from."
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Former Nigerian international, Emmanuel Emenike, has advised Super Eagles Captain, Mikel Obi over the safety of his parents.
Following the release of Pa Michael Obi, Emenike on his Instagram page called on Mikel to buy his parents a house in Abuja or Lagos and relocate his parents to avoid reoccurrence.
Alongside a picture of Mikel Obi, he wrote “Guy buy your parents a house in Abuja or Lagos and bring them over.
“Or get security to stay with them in Enugu, because people’s eyes no good.”
DAILY POST recalls that Pa Michael, father of the Super Eagles captain, who was kidnapped last week was rescued on Monday.
Mikel Obi, speaking on his father’s release, revealed that he was told his father had been kidnapped before the Super Eagles team played against Argentina in the ongoing World cup.
Stansbury Park Service Agency manager Randall Flynn was terminated from his position following a closed session at the board of trustees meeting on Sept. 27.
Stansbury Park Service Agency board chairman Neil Smart said Flynn was a good person who did good things for the community, but the service agency was looking to go in a different direction. Flynn was an at-will employee and was terminated without cause and offered an undisclosed severance package.
The service agency will now look for a replacement for Flynn, who served as the manager since 2013 and was previously elected to the board of trustees five times. Smart said the service agency board will go through the necessary steps to seek a replacement.
Flynn declined a request for comment.
AMESBURY, England — UK police: Counterterrorism officers join investigation after 2 sickened by unknown substance near spy poisoning town.
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Police in Co Fermanagh are currently carrying out a number of searches in connection with the suspected importation of drugs.
The searches are taking place in the Enniskillen area.
Inspector Glen Latimer said: “Officers in the Fermanagh and Omagh District are committed to tackling the menace posed by illegal drugs and the misuse of prescription drugs.
“We will take action where information suggests drug dealing or supply offences are taking place and will take steps to place offenders before the courts.
“Drugs are a scourge on communities and families and we want to work with local people to address any issues they may face. Police can be contacted by calling 101 or information can be given anonymously to the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.”
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MAINBOARD-LISTED Courts Asia announced on Wednesday that it made a net loss of S$3.02 million for its fourth quarter ended March 31, 2018 on the back of poor business performance in Malaysia, reversing from a profit of S$3.99 million a year ago.
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Thanks for spending your Valentine's Day with us. Our stories today aren't romantic, but they are important. First up, we'll look at how businesses are responding to a GOP border tax proposal. Then, Kai and Molly answer listener questions in a Make Me Smart lightning round. Plus, sweeping changes at America's fish markets and Fashion Week.
The house where the three were studying was listed under the name of the aunt of one of the students, police said. But the aunt, who was arrested on prostitution and money-laundering charges after the students' abduction, was acting as a front for an organized-crime figure, authorities said. Heavily armed men had been observed at the home during 2017, prosecutors said, but the students were unaware of the danger.
We apologize in advance for writing about the winter in the middle of August, but we promise we’re bringing good news.
The Farmer’s Almanac has released its long range weather forecast and indicates that this upcoming winter may not be such a bad one in Chicago.
They write,
“Winter will be warmer than normal, with slightly above-normal precipitation. The coldest periods will be in early to mid-December, early January, and mid-February. Snowfall will be above normal in Ohio and below normal elsewhere, with the snowiest periods in early to mid-December, late December, early January, and early February.”
While nothing is set in stone, this is certainly promising news!
That being said, it’s Chicago and it shouldn’t surprise anyone if we get a lot of snow & bitter cold this winter.
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Negotiations could begin as early as today as Florida lawmakers have just under three weeks to agree on a new state budget.
Right now, the Florida House, Senate, and the Governor all have different ideas.
The House plan has a big focus on budget cuts and funding for charter schools. The Senate plan wants to increase funding for public schools, hospitals, and state universities.
The Florida House on Thursday voted 89-26 for an $81 billion budget. The Senate unanimously approved its budget one day earlier. The Senate budget is $4 billion higher.
Legislators have less than three weeks left in their annual session to reach a budget deal. State law requires a final version of the budget to be finished 72 hours before it can be voted on.
Tre Jones is one of the top point guards in the college basketball freshman Class of 2018. He has committed to play at Duke University.
His older brother, Tyus Jones, also played for the Duke Blue Devils when the team won the 2015 NCAA National Championship. He was named the Most Outstanding Player in the Final Four and was then selected in the first round of the NBA Draft by his hometown Minnesota Timberwolves.
In a recent interview, Tre Jones said he became familiar with iconic head coach Mike Krzyzewski which helped him decide to commit to Duke (via ESPN):
“I got to know Coach K and his staff really well when they recruited Tyus. Coach K saw a vision in me when I was younger that I did not see in myself at the time. He believed I could be a leader and a winner. That meant a lot to me.”
The 6-foot-2 point guard will likely start as a freshman as the point guard for next season, Trevon Duval, is expected to declare for the 2018 NBA Draft.
With Wednesday's release of "The First Purge," we've seen four entires into the "Purge" series since 2013. What is it about these movies that has caused them to stick around and haunt our movie theaters, DVRs, wallets and collective imaginations?
Spartans Women have named Paul Greig as their new head coach for the 2018 SWPL 1 season.
Greig arrives at Ainslie Park from National Women’s Soccer League outfit Sky Blues FC where he spent the last two seasons as the New Jersey club’s assistant coach.
He has also spent some time coaching in New Zealand.
The Scot, who was born in Kirkcaldy, takes over from Suzy Shepherd who left her position earlier this month to take up a similar role with the Scottish Under-19 side.
Spartans finished the 2017 season in fifth spot in the table - eight points clear of Rangers - having won eight of their 21 league fixtures. The new campaign gets underway in March.
“I’m honoured and privileged to be joining such a professional and well run organisation,” Greig said. “It’s an exciting time ahead for the women’s game in Scotland and I can’t wait to add to the already amazing work being done by everyone. Time to make a difference and dream big.”
WARNING: This article contains spoilers for The Handmaid's Tale season 2, episode 12
Season two of The Handmaid's Tale has been a wild ride from the very start.
Now the series is coming to an end following another epic episode this week.
Titled Postpartum, the penultimate instalment has paved the way for a nail-biting finale, with fans waiting anxiously for next week.
The aptly titled episode saw June (played by Elisabeth Moss) back with the Waterfords after the birth of Holly.
It also saw the tragic execution of Eden (Sydney Sweeney) by drowning - a plot point that fans had been debating over since the first trailer came out earlier this year.
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The Edmonton Movie Club will be taking part in the biggest film festival in the world. The club will be showcasing the film “Driving with Selvi” as part of “National Canadian Film Day 150.”
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Brazil star Neymar is getting fitter every day as the striker recovers from a broken foot, Brazil teammate Danilo said from their pre-World Cup training camp in London on Wednesday.
The Paris Saint Germain forward was injured in February and is yet to play a match since then, with two weeks to go before the World Cup kicks off in Russia.
"He's getting better every day, getting faster, more agile and more difficult to defend against," said Manchester City's Danilo, who knows Neymar from his Santos days.
"He's so fast you wouldn't know whether to go, left, right, forwards or backwards," Danilo said of Neymar's trickery.
"We hope he'll be 100% ready or as ready as is possible."
Brazil play Croatia at Liverpool June 3 and against Austria in Vienna on June 10 before their opening World Cup game with Switzerland June 17.
Rushing for 328 yards in a game would be a noteworthy accomplishment for any football player, at any level, against any opponent.
Daunte Martin racked up that total in a quarter.
Martin, the running back at Mount Union (Pa.), carried 12 times for 328 yards and a whopping seven touchdowns in the first quarter.
“The O-line played great tonight and just made everything easy,” Martin said after the game.
Mount Union went on to beat Everett (Pa.), 56-20.
TYLER – A Jacksonville man is going to federal prison for drug trafficking violations. Abdul Kriem Lugman, 41, pleaded guilty in January to possession with intent to distribute about 24 grams of cocaine. He was sentenced Wednesday to 180 months in federal prison by U.S. District Judge Ron Clark. In December 2015, officers responded to a report of drug dealing at the Home Place Inn. They could see Lugman in a chair with a small white rock-like substance in his hand near a digital scale. A search of the room turned up crack cocaine, cash, digital scales, a police scanner, firearms and other drugs and drug paraphernalia.
The N7 fund helps Native American youth get access to and excel in sports. With help from Nike, the fund puts kids in programs across all sports.
Sneakers are a big part of the fund and every year a few silhouettes get chosen to bear the N7 logo.
The Kyrie 3 gets done up with yellow accents and a red/orange/yellow Swoosh and “N7” logo on the tongue. These drop on June 21 for $120.
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Historically, the month of July has not been a huge one for South Carolina in terms of gaining verbal commitments on the recruiting trail. As the recruiting calendar continues to accelerate, there ...
New Jersey residents who are on their way to retirement, or who already enjoying their golden years, would be better off in 37 other states. "The cost of living is very high," Bankrate data analyst Claes Bell said of New Jersey.
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The West Olive man was sentenced Monday by Ottawa County Circuit Judge Karen Miedema. He was given credit for 16 days already served in jail.
Cook had earlier pleaded guilty to four counts of breaking and entering with intent to commit a felony or larceny, and one count of first-degree retail fraud, which is also considered larceny. At the sentencing, the retail fraud charge was dismissed.
Cook is found guilty of burglarizing Community Action House, Bibles for Missions, Quick Cuts, Holland Drop-in Center and Alano Club in Holland on Feb. 20 and 22.
Cook also has two former guilty pleas for breaking and entering from the early 1990s. He also has a previous conviction for escaping from jail.
For the burglary and larceny charges, Cook was facing up to a maximum of 45 years in prison and/or up to $10,000 in fines.
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A cyclist is seriously injured after he was struck by a vehicle in the Junction neighbourhood on Wednesday night.
The crash happened shortly before 9 p.m. along Keele Street and Junction Road.
A man, believed to be in his 20s, was struck by a vehicle and thrown from his bike, said Const. Clint Stibbe, a spokesperson for Toronto police traffic services.
He was rushed to a trauma centre with a large gash on his head.
There is no word on his condition.
The southbound lanes of Keele Street at Junction Road are closed due to a police investigation.
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A shooting at a United Parcel Service facility in San Francisco killed multiple people Wednesday morning, according to a UPS spokesman. Five people suffered gunshot wounds, including the gunman, whose wound was self-inflicted, according to San Francisco Police Chief William Scott.
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They told me not to film them & to move on, both “requests” which I ignored & got into a heated argument with one of them: the young lady among them (2nd picture left) intervened & separated us.
Left or right, carrying an assault weapon in public is an act of terrorism as far as I’m concerned.
I’m amazed that somebody didn’t start firing, which would have made the murder by car episode seem trivial by comparison.
GANGNEUNG, South Korea (AP) The women’s hockey tournament will expand from eight to 10 teams for the 2022 Olympics in Beijing.
International Ice Hockey Federation President Rene Fasel confirmed the change at a news conference Monday. Fasel says the Beijing organizing committee requested the expansion.
IIHF council chairwoman Zsuzsanna Kolbenheyer says the quality of women’s hockey around the world is good enough for this step. She pointed to Japan beating Sweden 2-1 in overtime Sunday in the classification round and no team scoring more than eight goals in a game as signs of progress.
Beijing will be the seventh Olympics with women’s hockey since it was added in 1998 in Nagano. Either the United States or Canada has won the gold medal each team and are expected to meet in the final again in South Korea.
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It looks like The Great War between Matt Hardy and Bray Wyatt is over as Matt won The Ultimate Deletion on tonight’s RAW. The match, taped a few weeks back at The Hardy Compound in Cameron, NC, closed this week’s RAW as the main event.
The match featured appearances by Queen Rebecca (wife Reby Hardy), father-in-law Senor Benjamin, Skarsgard the dilapidated boat and Vanguard 1 the drone. Locations used on Matt’s property were The Dilapidated City, The Land of Obsolete Men, The Dome of Deletion and The Lake of Reincarnation, where the match ended. WWE referee Shawn Bennett called the match.
The match also featured the TV return of Jeff Hardy, who has been out since September 2017 with injuries. Jeff made a brief appearance at the end as Matt was about to defeat Bray. He did not get physical.
Below are photos and videos from The Ultimate Deletion:
May 2 Bravo Brio Restaurant Group Inc
* Bravo Brio Restaurant Group, Inc. Reports first quarter financial results
* Q1 adjusted earnings per share $0.13
* Q1 gaap earnings per share $0.04
* Q1 revenue $106.7 million versus i/b/e/s view $108.1 million
* Sees fy 2017 revenue $405 million to $415 million
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.12 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Bravo Brio Restaurant Group Inc sees 2017 total comparable restaurant sales of minus 2.5% to flat
* Bravo Brio Restaurant Group Inc sees 2017 capital expenditures of $10.0 million to $12.0 million
* Bravo Brio Restaurant Group Inc sees 2017 adjusted net income per diluted share of $0.22 to $0.32
* Fy2017 earnings per share view $0.26, revenue view $409.3 million -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Georgia O’Keeffe’s Oriental Poppies, on display at the Art Gallery of Ontario. AGO
Call it kismet that the Art Gallery of Ontario opens a retrospective on Georgia O’Keeffe this weekend; the American artist’s famous florals fit in nicely with the newly arrived season.
Of course, as noted in The Devil Wears Prada, the idea of buds – be them prim roses or tropical varieties – on the season’s fresh fashions might not be groundbreaking, but they sure are delightful. Take, for example, Tanya Taylor’s cheery tiered silk skirt or Peter Pilotto’s off-shoulder blouse; their neutral background is the perfect base for a vivid bouquet. Toronto-based accessories label Opelle has teamed up with designer Andrew Coimbra to give its chic backpack style a whimsical touch via a tone-on-tone embroidered rose pattern, while Kenzo updates a signature poppy scent with notes of bergamot and rose. Looks like florals for spring is nothing to turn your nose up at after all.
The Kelly shot on Ashurst was a shocker - and the ref was perfectly sighted; quite why he decided to let this go, after he'd spoken to him earlier for a shoulder charge, is beyond me; but there you go - that's the nature of SL refereeing.
OTTAWA—Former Conservative prime minister Stephen Harper was aware of sexual assault allegations against a Conservative candidate in the 2015 federal election.
But Harper said in a statement posted on Twitter Friday night that his understanding was that the matter involving Rick Dykstra had been investigated by the police and closed a year earlier.
Given his understanding of the situation at the time, Harper said, he did not believe he could justify removing Dykstra from the ballot.
“Recently, much more information has come to light, including information to the effect that the original investigation may not have been complete,” Harper wrote. “In my view, it is essential that criminal allegations, including this one, be fully investigated and prosecuted if warranted.”
The allegations concern a 2014 incident involving Dykstra, who was then a Conservative member of Parliament, and a staff member on Parliament Hill. They were reported in Maclean’s magazine this week.
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Peaty wants to leave big swimming legacy
LONDON: Britain’s Olympic breaststroke champion Adam Peaty wants to leave a sporting legacy that “cannot be touched”, as he looks ahead to next year’s Commonwealth Games and the 2020 Olympics.
Peaty won the 100 metres breaststroke at the Rio de Janeiro Games last year and followed that up by winning the 50m and 100m golds at the world championships in Budapest in July. He is on a mission to break his world record in the 100 metres breaststroke by becoming the first man to go under 57 seconds.
“I believe if I can get down to that 56 low mark, it won’t be touched for a long time which is what I want. I want to leave a legacy in the sport that can’t be touched,” he told Britain’s Daily Telegraph.
“I don’t think you can ever know. The (Commonwealth) Games are in April and you never really hit your peak until later in the year,” he added.
May 2 Molina Healthcare Inc:
* Molina Healthcare reports first quarter 2017 results
* Q1 adjusted earnings per share $1.47
* Q1 earnings per share $1.37
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.58 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Molina Healthcare - FY 2017 earnings per diluted share and adjusted earnings per diluted share guidance revised to reflect acquisition termination fee
* Molina Healthcare Inc - confirming its 2017 outlook for earnings per diluted share and adjusted earnings per diluted share, to $2.53 and $2.90
* Molina Healthcare Inc - revising 2017 outlook for impact of $75 million acquisition termination fee received in q1 of 2017
* Fy2017 earnings per share view $2.06 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Molina Healthcare Inc - qtrly total revenue $4,904 million versus $4,343 million
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.58, revenue view $4.78 billion -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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COMEDIAN Russell Brand’s upcoming performance at Portsmouth Guildhall has been rescheduled.
The initial date of September 19 has now been pushed back to November 18.
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For the Mar. 19. edition of Central Texas Living Ann Harder spoke with Doriann Beverly with Baylor community service and Robert Gager with Shepherd's heart food pantry.
During the interview, they explained why students in Central Texas are building sculptures out of canned goods. Baylor and some Central Texas high schools are collecting canned goods for the needy.
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The last league match between the sides was held at the Uhuru Stadium in August 2017 with the teams drawing 1-1
Lipuli FC Head coach Amry Said has warned their opponents Yanga to prepare for a tough game when they meet this Saturday.
Speaking to Goal the former Simba player said that their preparations have gone well and his players are in high spirits ready to ensure they win the game against Yanga.
"I respect Yanga because it is a big team in Tanzania and also the defending champions but we are well prepared and we want to get a victory in front of our fans” said Said.
The last league match between the sides was held at the Uhuru Stadium in August 2017 with the teams drawing 1-1.
MIDDLESBROUGH, England — Gaston Ramirez’s late miss provided a timely reminder of Middlesbrough’s need for attacking reinforcements in a 0-0 draw with struggling champion Leicester in the English Premier League on Monday.
The Uruguayan steered his half-volley wide from eight yards to sum up a frustrating afternoon for the hosts, who are five points above the relegation zone.
Shorn of injured pair Islam Slimani and Danny Drinkwater, as well as the suspended Jamie Vardy, Leicester should be satisfied with the point.
Leicester, which is in 14th place, missed opportunities from Leonardo Ulloa and Christian Fuchs.
Tom Day, Diageo Beer Company USA chairman, discusses the company opening the brand to the craft beer market in the US and the impact of aluminum tariffs on the industry.
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A police investigation is under way after a woman was found dead in Washington .
The 41-year-old, who has not been named, was discovered at a property in the Oxclose housing estate.
Police received a call expressing concern for the woman who was found unconscious.
Emergency service staff arrived at the scene shortly after the 12.15pm call, but she was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
CCTV released after Metro trespasser caused delays for passengers in North Tyneside
Officers investigating her death say they are treating the death as “unexplained.”
Appealing for help to establish what happened, a Northumbria Police spokeswoman added: “Inquiries are ongoing surrounding the circumstances of the incident.
“Anyone with any information is asked to contact Northumbria Police on 101 and quote reference number 457 14/08/17.”
Two trophy office buildings that comprise a full block in Midtown are selling to two different parties for a combined total of more than $3.6 billion. The Post has learned...
Peter is visited by the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future when he loses his Christmas spirit, which takes him on a special trip around Quahog.
Richard Ideker, of Indiana, won $1 million at the M Resort Spa and Casino. (Source: M Resort)
An Indiana man won $1 million at the M Resort Spa and Casino May 5.
Richard Ideker won during the Marquee Millionaire Slot Tournament at the property. After three rounds of tournament play, Ideker ended up with the highest cumulative score to become the lucky winner.
To qualify for the tournament Ideker and others participated in events across the country at Marquee Rewards casinos.
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Volkswagen on Friday reported the highest-ever September sales result for its core namesake brand, with global registrations up 8 percent year-on-year to 593,700 vehicles.
BERLIN: Volkswagen on Friday reported the highest-ever September sales result for its core namesake brand, with global registrations up 8 percent year-on-year to 593,700 vehicles.
Nine-month deliveries of VW's largest division by sales and revenue rose 2.7 percent to 4.49 million autos, with gains in China and the Americas offsetting a decline in western Europe, the carmaker said.
"There are also clear signs of an upturn in the home market of Germany, current orders are well above the previous month," sales chief Juergen Stackmann said, without being more specific.
(Reporting by Andreas Cremer; Editing by Douglas Busvine)
Aaron Carter Leaves Rehab Early To Deal with Legal Issues
Aaron Carter Leaves Rehab Early to Deal with Legal Issues
Breaking News
Aaron Carter has bolted out of rehab after less than 2 weeks because he has to deal with some urgent matters.
Aaron's rep, Steve Honig, says, "Aaron has left the facility where he has been working on his wellness. Several legal and personal matters arose that required his immediate and in-person attention." Honig would not be more specific about the legal issues.
TMZ broke the story when Aaron finally decided to check in for substance abuse treatment. Police had made multiple welfare checks on the singer last month, and family members told us they had serious concerns he was relapsing.
Despite his shortened stay, Aaron's rep says, "He is still very much committed to his wellness and will be continually working toward being the best person possible.”
(CNS): Despite passing almost 300 miles to the west-southwest of Grand Cayman, Tropical Storm Nate’s interaction with an upper level trough over the Western Caribbean churned up storm surge and rough seas around Cayman on Friday. As well as scattered showers and thunder, local weather forecasters said that rain would be heavy at times, leading to possible flooding in low-lying areas. As a result of rough seas with wave heights of 4 to 6 feet, small craft were warned to exercise caution.
CNS contacted police about road closures and we are awaiting a response.
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Discover Beymen‘s Spring Summer 2017 menswear advertisement featuring supermodel Clement Chabernaud captured by fashion photographer Koray Birand. Illustration is work of Kate Philipson.
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The solar eclipse is now just a week away, and staff at the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee are preparing for a big watch party on the campus.
The Manfred Olson Planetarium will host the "Solar Eclipse Celebration 2017" on Monday, August 21st, at 11:00am.
The planetarium staff is also holding eclipsed-themed shows called "The Sun's Disappearing Act" this week. Planetarium Associate Derek Palecek says southeast Wisconsin will get a pretty good show.
"We're going to get 86% totality here. We're not getting 100% totality, but we are getting pretty close and that is insanely exciting for us," he said.
Information on the Planetarium's shows and eclipse celebration can be found here.
They will be selling proper "eclipse glasses" for $1 at the events. The glasses properly protect your eyes while watching the solar event. No one should watch the eclipse without protection.
NASA has also compiled a list of sites where you can purchase glasses, but many vendors were already sold out at last check.
WATERLOO REGION — You may see some banged-up vehicles on display across the region this weekend.
They are part of the Waterloo Regional Police road safety campaign. Operation Impact is a national road safety campaign and local police have created four different public displays of vehicles that have been involved in serious collisions.
The displays will be outside the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium, Cambridge Centre mall, Wilfrid Laurier University and the St. Jacobs Farmers Market.
They will also provide important information about the leading causes of deadly crashes.
NEW YORK (AP) — Serena Williams has launched a fashion collection soon after participating in her first major tennis tournament in 16 months, dressed in a black "warrior princess" catsuit, no less.
But don't look for her French Open outfit among the athleisure, office and evening clothes on her new namesake website , the only place her duds are available.
Following collaborations with HSN and Nike, Williams' "Serena" line includes an "S'' motif and comfortable price points.
The letter adorns bralettes and high briefs, along with a T-shirt with the name of her childhood home, Compton.
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She says she hopes to inspire women to own their own "s'' words, like strong, sexy, sophisticated, sassy, smart, silly and spontaneous.
Prices range from $40 for the logo T-shirt to $215 for a gold and black anorak jacket.
Oak Hill has a new artisan coffee shop. Residents of Oak Hill are pleased to see new businesses opening up. Local family farm Hope Springs Alpacas opened this small shop a couple of weeks ago. They serve specialty coffee, fresh baked goods and make panini sandwiches, salads, and soups. They even sell their alpaca goods in the shop.
Daniel Harding, Business Co-Owner says, “We opened up our little coffee shop here, we roast our own coffee beans. We sell coffee, we have a small soup, salad, and sandwich menu. Also we focus on our alpaca goods and other local artist’s products.”
Costumers are very pleased with the exceptional service and calming atmosphere. You can even sit by the window and enjoy a morning cup of coffee with a pastry to go with it. They even have fresh apple cake for breakfast. They open at 8am every morning except on Sunday when they are closed. So come check out Oak Hill’s newest eatery.
-Frank Notarbartolo
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More than 70 people participated in a Free the Nipple rally in Springfield during in August 2015. Now a U.S. District judge has ruled that a statute that requires women to cover their nipples does not violate their constitutional rights. Springfield News-Leader
About Richmond carers of people with young onset dementia group
The peer support group gives people the opportunity to meet with others who understand some of what they are going through. Run by a facilitator, the sessions offer a chance to ask questions, get information and share experiences in a safe and supportive environment.
press release: Sat. Aug. 26th 6:00 pm James Reeb Unitarian Universalist Congregation (2146 E. Johnson St.) Sustainable Saturday with a potluck followed by discussion. This month’s event will explore the people and groups who have been working to build vibrant and resilient community in the Darbo-Worthington Neighborhood and how we can support them. Info? timc@fusmadison.org
Yoder on Trump's comments: "If we refuse to call out for what it is we give it oxygen - we give it encouragement."
Wind briefly powered more than 50 percent of electric demand on Sunday, the 14-state Southwest Power Pool (SPP) said, for the first time on any North American power grid.
SPP coordinates the flow of electricity on the high voltage power lines from Montana and North Dakota to New Mexico, Texas and Louisiana.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – If you plan to travel to Music City for next week’s epic eclipse, driving might be the way to go.
News 2 took a look at how much it costs to fly to Nashville for a long weekend for the historic event.
Flying in on Friday and leaving on Tuesday will cost you $662 from Chicago.
From Denver, Colorado, during the same time period, the cheapest flight will cost you $902. From New York, it’ll cost travelers $839.
The cheapest flight from Dallas, Texas, to Nashville is $1,225, while flying out of LAX to Music City will cost around $1,142.
For those who choose to hop in the car and drive to Nashville, you’ll find gas prices, on average around $2.16.
Real estate companies and makers of basic materials fell the most in the first few minutes of trading Tuesday. Martin Marietta Materials slumped 2.8 percent.
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On Monday evening, the school board reviewed a draft schedule for the eight projects that will be funded through Unit 4's $183.4 million referendum that passed in November. The projects will be staggered and separated into different phases: programming, design, a design-and-construction overlap phase and a construction phase.
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The 7th Annual June Jaunt in Great Bend will be packed full of entertainment this weekend. The Annual Media Challenge featuring the Great Bend Tribune against Eagle Radio kicked off the festival Wednesday morning at Jack Kilby Square.
For a third year in a row, the team from the Eagle Media Center won the competition that consisted of a variety of games. The 2018 Championship marked the third consecutive year Eagle has brought home the trophy.
The writers and the talkers participated in four challenges including, jumbo pong, crazy waitress, jello-eating contest, and the Saran Wrap Ball battle.
Eagle improves to 3-2 in the Media Challenge.
View the schedule of events for this weekend’s June Jaunt at Explore Great Bend Facebook page.
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PORTLAND, Maine — The second Zumwalt-class stealth destroyer has passed its sea test.
A statement from Naval Sea Systems Command says the future USS Michael Monsoor successfully completed its acceptance trials Thursday.
The Portland Press Herald reports the statement says onboard systems such as navigation, damage control, mechanical, combat, communication and propulsion met or exceeded specifications.
The 610-foot-long Monsoor headed out to sea for the first time in December. Its first sea trials were cut short because of equipment failures.
The Monsoor is the second built at Maine’s Bath Iron Works in a class of three futuristic-looking ships that feature electric-drive propulsion, new radar and sonar, powerful guns and missiles and a stealthy shape.
The cost of the three Zumwalt-class destroyers is estimated at $22 billion, the most expensive Navy destroyers ever built.
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BE CAREFUL OUT THERE: New Mac malware pinned on same Russian group blamed for election hacks.
Like its counterparts for other platforms, the Mac version of Xagent is a modular backdoor that can be customized to meet the objectives of a given intrusion, researchers from antivirus provider Bitdefender reported in a blog post published Tuesday. Capabilities include logging passwords, snapping pictures of screen displays, and stealing iOS backups stored on the compromised Mac.
The discovery builds on the already considerable number of tools attributed to APT28, which other researchers call Sofacy, Sednit, Fancy Bear, and Pawn Storm. According to researchers at CrowdStrike and other security firms, APT28 has been operating since at least 2007 and is closely tied to the Russian government. An analysis Bitdefender published last year determined APT28 members spoke Russian, worked mostly during Russian business hours, and pursued targets located in Ukraine, Spain, Russia, Romania, the US, and Canada.
ORLANDO, Fla. - It's a bit of a cool start to the weekend in the Orlando area.
"Wake-up temperatures are in the 40s and 50s," News 6 meteorologist Samara Cokinos said. "The cold front is well to our south now, so we will be mainly dry with cloudy skies all day."
Highs will stay in the mid- to upper 60s Saturday afternoon.
Northeast winds will remain elevated at 10-20 mph, keeping the waters a bit hazardous for most of the day.
A small craft advisory will be in place through the afternoon. Expect the seas to range between 5 and 8 feet and choppy waters.
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Overnight won't be as breezy. It will still be cloudy, with temperatures in the mid-50s.
"Tomorrow we start out mainly dry and cloudy, but pack your rain gear," Cokinos said.
Scattered showers with a few thunderstorms will pick up Sunday afternoon. High temperatures will be in the upper 70s and low 80s.
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GETTYConor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather will fight in Las VegasConor McGregor pulled out of an event in Dublin this week to fly to Las Vegas and The Sun claim he has reached a deal to make the fight with Mayweather happen.McGregor is currently in the States making an anti-bullying video for children, a stipulation of the Nevada State Commission, who will sanction the fight, after he threw a water bottle at Nate Diaz during a UFC press conference.The contract is not thought to have been signed yet but McGregor and Mayweather have reportedly reached an deal that is financially agreeable for both parties.The super-fight was first mooted months ago before the Irishman won his second UFC title, with suggestions Mayweather could even get into the Octagon and fight McGregor in a mixed martial arts bout.However, that was laughed off by the American who is 49 professional boxing fights unbeaten ... (more)
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The trinity of deaths of rock icon David Bowie, beloved actor Alan Rickman and Glenn Frey of the Eagles in early January shocked the world, and the hits just kept coming in 2016: Prince on April 21 from an accidental overdose of a powerful painkiller; boxing's "The Greatest" Muhammad Ali on June 3 from complications from Parkinson's; not to mention actor Gene Wilder , novelist Harper Lee, former First Lady Nancy Reagan, and, in an end-of-the-year gut punch, the passings of "Star Wars" icon Carrie Fisher and her mother, "Singin' in the Rain" star Debbie Reynolds , a day apart.
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DETROIT (AP) — Mike Matheson scored his first goal of the season and the Florida Panthers won in overtime for the first time this season, ta…
MORENO VALLEY, Calif. (AP)  A woman sleeping in her bedroom was killed after a car slammed into her house east of Los Angeles.
KTLA-TV reports that 47-year-old Sophia Zapien was asleep in her Moreno Valley home when a car hit the bedroom around 5:30 a.m. Monday, killing her instantly.
The car's driver is not believed to have been impaired and wasn't hurt in the crash. He was detained but no other details about him were released.
Neighbor Sheryl Henry says the car was so deep in the house she couldn't even see it.
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Zapien's aunt, Rosie Sandoval, says the impact of the car was so hard, everything in the bedroom was hurled against the opposite wall.
She says her niece was "a wonderful young woman," and she hopes she didn't experience any pain.
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The Brazilian is currently enjoying a stellar campaign in La Liga with the Catalan giants.
Neymar has nine goals and 10 assists in La Liga this season that has helped fire them to second in the table, three points behind leaders Real Madrid.
His standout performance came in last month’s Champions League victory over Paris Saint-Germain as he inspired an incredible comeback to help his side reach the quarter-finals.
Aaron Judge is already generating MVP buzz because of his oversized stats, and with more than one-third of the season now gone, his historic pace can no longer be considered just a fluke.
With exactly 100 games left in the season, Judge leads all players with 22 home runs. To put that in perspective, of the eight times in MLB history when a player hit at least 60 home runs in a season, only four times did the player have more than 22 home runs at this point in the season.
Technically, Judge is on pace to hit 57 home runs this season. But as the weather warms up, balls can start flying farther. And as the chart below shows, some of the players who hit 60 home runs in a season picked up the pace as the season went along.
× Trump’s sanctuary city threat triggers confusion, changes
CHICAGO – U.S. cities and counties are poring over immigration rules to avoid losing millions in public safety dollars that the Trump administration has threatened to withhold amid a high-stakes clash over sanctuary policies.
At least six locations are suing, with Chicago last week becoming the first so-called sanctuary city to scrutinize a specific grant.
A New Mexico county mulled new rules encouraging cooperation with federal authorities. Baltimore and others are trying to prove to the White House they aren’t sanctuary cities and qualify for crime-fighting help.
President Donald Trump’s administration says it’s following through on promises to crack down on cities and counties that don’t comply.
But the result for some has been growing confusion, budgeting headaches, worries about increased crime and more tension with immigrant residents.
WASHINGTON, April 24 (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday he had very frank discussions with U.S. President Donald Trump on the Iran nuclear agreement and believes the two countries should begin work to forge a new accord to address concerns about Tehran.
Macron told a news conference that four issues needed to be addressed: including blocking any Iranian nuclear activity until 2025, putting an end to Iranian ballistic missile activity and finding a political solution to contain Iran in the region.
“This is the only way to bring about stability,” Macron told a news conference with Trump. (Reporting by Jeff Mason Writing by David Alexander Editing by Alistair Bell)
April 12 Rheinmetall AG:
* Has won two important first orders for protecting sensitive government infrastructure from aerial drones
* In Switzerland, the central prison in Lenzburg and the inter-cantonal penitentiary in Bostadel have contracted to install drone detection equipment known as the Radshield system Source text - bit.ly/2o5kxEe Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
25 students from local high schools were selected to participate in the 2017 Waco Police Junior Police Academy.
The academy runs from June 12 thru June 22. During the two weeks, students will visit with law enforcement officers from Waco Police Department, McLennan County Sheriff's Office, Red Program, Department of Public Safety and Drug Enforcement Administration.
The purpose of the academy is for students to work as teams and to learn about the different specialties within law enforcement.
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PLAINVILLE, Mass. (AP) - Nearly 13,000 gamblers have signed up for a unique gambling addiction prevention effort being tested at Massachusetts' first casino.
According to a report submitted Wednesday to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, the "Play My Way" program at Plainridge Park Casino has enrolled 12,670 players since its launch last June.
That's about 10 percent of eligible patrons at the Plainville slots parlor and harness racing track. Of those, 10,857 are still actively using the program, which allows players to voluntarily set a spending budget before they gamble.
The initiative is considered the first of its kind in the country. Similar systems have been tried in Australia, Canada, Norway, Sweden and elsewhere.
Harvard Medical School and Cambridge Health Alliance researchers are evaluating the program. They're expected to release their initial findings in August.
BEIRUT, Lebanon: Daesh militants said they have carried out a bomb attack on the Syrian coastal city of Tartous that Syrian state media said killed two security officers.
Daesh said in an online statement claiming the attack that two of its members detonated car bombs. It did not say whether they were suicide attackers or provide any further details.
Syrian state media said the attack, first reported early on Sunday, was carried out by two suicide bombers wearing explosives.
March 31 VAT Group AG:
* FY net sales up 24 percent to 508 million Swiss francs ($507.44 million); order intake by 31 percent to 562 million francs
* FY net income of 67 million francs supported by higher operating performance and substantially lower finance costs; net debt to EBITDA ratio of 0.9 times
* Dividend proposal of 4.00 francs per share
* Outlook 2017: revenue growth of at least 20 percent expected at constant FX rates, adjusted EBITDA margin target around 31 percent; CAPEX to be around 5 percent of sales
* Martin Komischke nominated to succeed Horst Heidsieck as chairman of board, Hermann Gerlinger nominated as additional member of board Source text - bit.ly/2nls9RL Further company coverage: ($1 = 1.0011 Swiss francs) (Gdynia Newsroom)
A Silver Alert was issued Monday for a missing Okmulgee Woman.
Okmulgee police are looking for 70-year-old Martha Bryant, who was last seen around Mission and Kennedy in Okmulgee about 8:35 p.m. Monday, police said.
Bryant is believed to be in imminent danger of serious bodily injury or death, and has a proven medical or physical disability.
Bryant was described as a white woman wearing a blue gown and white tennis shoes.
Police said Bryant is also nonverbal.
If you have any information about Bryant's whereabouts, contact Okmulgee police at 918-756-3511.
MOSCOW, April 3 Ten people have been killed in the explosions that hit St Petersburg's metro system on Monday, a source in Russia's emergency services told Reuters.
There were blasts in two train carriages at two metro stations, St Petersburg emergency services said.
News agency Interfax cited a source as saying at least one of the blasts involved a device filled with shrapnel. The agency also said that 20 people had been injured.
(Reporting by Polina Nikolskaya and Alexander Winning; writing by Sujata Rao)
VAIL — Mike Pence and his family flew into the Eagle County Regional Airport during the Memorial Day weekend for a family friend’s wedding at Camp Hale.
He popped up at a couple of local restaurants, including a visit with members of four Gold Star families — families who have lost a member while he or she was serving in the military — at Minturn’s Turntable restaurant, then pleasantly surprised The Vail Church congregation, where he and wife, Karen, attended a service Sunday.
The Pence family entered quietly and left quickly, as did their Secret Service detail.
About the only major disruptions were delayed school buses when local roads were cleared Friday afternoon, to create a clear route for Mike Pence’s motorcade.
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WHITE BEAR LAKE, Minn. (AP) — Prosecutors say a Minnesota man lived in his house with the decomposing bodies of his mother and twin brother …
The heavyweight title is up for grabs tonight when CES MMA returns.
In the CES MMA 48 main event, Greg Rebello (22-7) takes on Travis Wiuff (75-21) for the vacant title. The show takes place at Twin River Casino in Lincoln, R.I., and the main card will air live on AXS TV.
Wiuff comes into the bout approaching nearly 100 career professional fights. The Minnesota native will turn 40 in March and over a career spanning more than 61 years as a pro has fought for a who’s-who of fight promotions, including the UFC, Bellator, PRIDE, IFL, King of the Cage and just about every regional organization around, it seems.
In the video above, 15-fight CES MMA veteran Rebello, who has gone 11-4 for the promotion, talks about his opponent and the opportunity he has tonight in the headliner.
For more on CES MMA 48, check out the MMA Rumors section of the site.
It’s been about six weeks since Nevada Union’s football coach resigned, but the search for Dennis Houlihan’s replacement is just getting started. The job was to be officially posted this week, with Principal Kelly Rhoden looking for someone who is more than just about X’s and O’s….
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Rhoden says the difficulty in recruiting a football coach is finding a full time teaching position that goes with the job. Rhoden says she’s trying hard to make that happen, but it’s difficult when enrollment is dropping, which she says is for a variety of reasons…
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Houlihan did not have a teaching position at N-U, but does teach at Silver Springs High School. He resigned in mid-December after five seasons. He remains a teacher and the Miners softball coach.
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Two reasons rise above the rest: First, the Giants currently own the distinction of being the only team to beat the Bill Belichick/Tom Brady Patriots in the Super Bowl. And they did it twice. A win by the Eagles would remove some of the historical luster from the Giants' wins.
The Patriots are 5-0 against all other teams in the Super Bowl in this era. A win on Sunday would further cement their status as the greatest dynasty in NFL history, with the major disclaimer that they could never beat Tom Coughlin, Eli Manning, et al. in the big game. A Patriots loss to the Nick Foles-led Eagles would diminish the Giants' place in history slightly, while another win by the Patriots will make the Giants' triumphs look even more impressive.
FLINT, MI -- Three people died in a shooting around 1 a.m. Feb. 3 on the 6900 block of 6900 Cranwood, Flint police said. A suspect is in custody.
Two victims, Sharon and Andre Davis, were found dead at the scene. Another individual, James Fagan, was taken to Hurley Medical Center, where he died later died from the injury, Flint police said.
Six Flint and state police cars were at the scene, most pf the block surrounding the house was taped off. Several cars unaffiliated with police began arriving to the scene and parking behind the tape.
Officers in Crime Area Target Team vests were outside the home.
Bystanders, neighbors and family members of the victims huddled behind the left side of the sidewalk. Several of them were on their phones and trying to get more information from police.
Witnesses were taken to the station around 3 a.m. for interviewing. Police taped off the entire block, including the left sidewalk.
No further information was immediately available.
DEL RIO (AP) — Paleontologists say a fossil found in limestone along a remote South Texas riverbed could be that of an ichthyosaur, a dolphin-like reptile that swam in ancient oceans some 90 million years ago. The discovery was made two years by a petroleum geologist for the Texas Railroad Commission and it went largely unnoticed until a photo of the fossil appeared recently on the cover of the commission’s 2016 annual report.
Authorities in the United Kingdom declared what they called a major incident after evidence emerged that two people were in a serious condition in a west of England hospital on Wednesday after coming into contact with an unknown substance.
Wiltshire police said an investigation was underway into whether the two could have been exposed to the substance in Amesbury, just north of Salisbury, where former Russian military officer and British spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia were taken into intensive care after coming into contact with a Novichok nerve agent of Russian manufacture.
On this week’s episode of MTV’s Siesta Key, it looks like the end could be on the horizon for Garrett and Kelsey.
Footage shows Garrett struggle with jealousy after model Kelsey and Alex got a little too close for comfort on the boat in last week’s episode.
Alex has money and Kelsey tells Garrett that she’s sure Alex could have pretty much any girl in Florida — so there’s no reason for her to end up with him.
But in reality she loves the attention from Alex and starts to wonder whether she and Garrett actually have a future together. She also wants to hang out with her new crew more.
Watch footage of her talking it out with Garrett below after the pair return from a paddle-boarding workout.
Do you think Garrett and Kelsey will last the distance?
Siesta Key airs Mondays at 10/9c on MTV.
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Eight people were killed in China's far western Xinjiang region, including three knife-wielding assailants, in the latest outbreak of violence in the volatile territory, authorities said Wednesday. According to a statement posted on the local government's website, the attack occurred Tuesday evening in Pishan county in southern Xinjiang, home to China's Uighur ethnic minority.
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Soggy weather is dampening the holiday spirit in some communities in our area.
The fireworks display at Kirby Park in Wilkes-Barre originally scheduled for July 4 has been postponed. According to city officials, the display has been rescheduled for Sunday, July 8. Most vendors will stay until dusk on July 4. Rides and vendors will open from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and from noon to 10 p.m. on Sunday. Eddie Day & The Starfires will perform Sunday at approximately 7:30 p.m.
Berwick’s fireworks display scheduled for July 4 at Jingle Hall, has been rescheduled for Friday, July 6, according to officials.
The mother of an 11-year-old girl whose daughter was seriously injured when another girl at a sleepover allegedly poured boiling water on her as she slept says she wants justice. “I want justice for my daughter. I want all that was involved to be brought to justice. I want ACS to come and do their job,” […]
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WATFORD, Ont. — Ontario NDP Leader Andrea Horwath had an unexpected campaign stop during her swing through southwestern Ontario on Wednesday — a campaign bus breakdown.
Horwath's bus, dubbed the "Proletariat Chariot" by media riding on it for the campaign, experienced mechanical problems on Highway 402 near Watford, Ont.
The bus pulled over safely after a burning smell started to enter the cabin.
A faulty fanbelt was believed to be the problem.
Stevo Henderson is on a mission to help dog owners achieve their perfect pooch through his innovative training methods.
BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts gambling regulators are holding a special meeting to discuss sexual misconduct allegations against casino magnate Steve Wynn, whose company is building a $2.4 billion casino outside Boston.
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission will receive an update on an investigation Wednesday.
Republican Gov. Charlie Baker says if the allegations are true, Wynn would "fail to meet the suitability standard under the state gaming law."
The Wall Street Journal reported Friday that a number of women said they were harassed or assaulted by Wynn, and that one case led to a $7.5 million settlement.
The 76-year-old Wynn has denied the allegations.
Under the 2011 casino law, a license is considered a "revocable privilege," and can be suspended or revoked if a licensee is found "unsuitable to operate a gaming establishment."
May 3 Pool Corp
* POOL CORPORATION ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL AUTHORIZATION UNDER SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAM, AN INCREASE IN ITS QUARTERLY CASH DIVIDEND AND VOTING RESULTS FOR 2017 ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS
* BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS AUTHORIZED AN ADDITIONAL $150.0 MILLION UNDER ITS EXISTING SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAM
* POOL CORP -BOARD HAS DECLARED A QUARTERLY CASH DIVIDEND OF $0.37 PER SHARE, A 19% INCREASE OVER PREVIOUS QUARTERLY DIVIDEND AMOUNT OF $0.31 PER SHARE
* POOL CORP - $150 MILLION ADDS TO $46.6 MILLION REMAINING UNDER EXISTING AUTHORIZATION, BRINGING TOTAL AUTHORIZATION AVAILABLE TO $196.6 MILLION Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
At the 6:21 mark in the second quarter, No. 3 Baylor had a six-point lead over the Lady Raiders.
But Baylor ended the half on a tear leading 44-23, and then exploded in the second half with 48-points to seal the 90-44 win. In the game five Lady Bears scored in double figures, led by Juicy Landrum’s 20-points.
Senior Jada Terry led the way for the Lady Raiders with 10-points, six rebounds and one steal.
With this loss the Lady Raiders fall to 7-15, 1-10 in Big 12 Conference play. Up next for the team, they will travel to Kansas State on Wednesday for their first meeting with the Wildcats.
Tip-off for that game is slated for 7 p.m.
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Minaya could be a candidate to close games with Tyler Clippard traded to Houston.
It wasn't immediately clear who would get the nod to close games with the departure of Clippard. Minaya would appear to be a top candidate after posting a 3.14 ERA with a 11.9 K/9 since July 1. However, Jake Petricka and Gregory Infante could also be in the mix as there's been no official announcement.
× Steve Cochran Full Show 03.18.18: Brackets are busted
Have you voted yet? You better! How about Loyola?! What a fun weekend of basketball for them. Not that fun of a weekend for the rest of our brackets. Steve went to the Hawks game last night and he saw a hat trick, which is fun, but he also saw a loss, which isn’t fun. Dean Richards checks in with updates on Blue Ivy’s auction habits and Katey Sagal talks about how much fun she is having on Superior Donuts.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Political strategist Trav Robertson is the new leader of the South Carolina Democratic Party.
Media outlets report Robertson was elected chairman at the party's convention Saturday with 66 percent of delegates' votes. Pawleys Island activist Susan Smith received 28 percent.
The 42-year-old chairman said Democrats can build the party "into a force to be reckoned with" in every election cycle. Republicans control the Legislature and occupy every statewide office.
Robertson was spokesman and campaign manager for longtime former state Treasurer Grady Patterson.
The more than 20 other campaigns he's led include Sen. Vincent Sheheen's failed bid for governor in 2010. He then worked as director of the Oklahoma Democratic Party from 2011 to 2015.
Outgoing chairman Jaime Harrison is leaving to be an associate chairman of the Democratic National Committee.
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MIRANDA Devine’s inaugural online radio show Miranda Live started with her sitting down with Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull.
The PM, who has been battered by a string of poor Newspoll ratings admitted he regretting making his rolling of Tony Abbott all about the polls.
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LONDON (AP) — Community centers in London have been overwhelmed by the number of donations flooding in for those left homeless by a high-rise apartment building fire.
So much food, clothing, shoes and other items have been coming in that the centers, churches and mosques have had to start turning away new donations. At least 12 people have been killed in the inferno at the 24-story building, with the death toll expected to rise. Dozens of others have been hospitalized.
Missing people posters have been put up throughout the north London neighborhood of North Kensington. Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has offered free food for survivors at one of his nearby eateries.
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April 6 Achillion Pharmaceuticals Inc
* Achillion announces initiation of patient dosing in phase 2 study of ACH-4471 for paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria
* Achillion Pharmaceuticals Inc - interim results from phase 2 open-label study of ACH-4471 are anticipated during q2 of 2017
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Six cars in V.K.Sasikala’s convoy were attacked and their windshields broken near Parappana Agraharam, at 5.15 pm on Wednesday. The police had to use force to disperse the crowd, mostly party cadres and functionaries from Dharamapuri and neighboring districts.
Sasikala, who drove down from Chennai along with sister -in-law Illavarasi to Bengaluru after visiting her Jayalalitha samadhi and MGR memorial reached Parappana Agraharam and surrendered before the additional magistrate.
A section of the crowd attacked the convoy. One among them broke the windshield of a car after which police caned and dispersed the mob.
The Parapana Agraharam prison authorities have allotted No 10711 and 10712 to Sasikala and Illavarasi. The two will have to undergo a four-year jail term awarded by the trial court and later upheld by the Supreme Court in disproportionate assets case.
Note: The addicts The Courier-Gazette spoke to for this piece shared their stories on the condition of anonymity. "Jessica" and "Alyssa" are pseudonyms used in place of their real names.
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Bill O’Brien scoffs at speculation about leaving Houston
Houston Texans coach Bill O’Brien didn’t seem thrilled to be asked about his future on Monday.
O’Brien was asked to respond to speculation that an early playoff exit could see him leave the Texans. That was not a question he wanted to hear.
Bill O'Brien on speculation he could be leaving if Texans lose to Raiders: 'I don't even know if that's worthy of an answer.' — Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) January 2, 2017
O’Brien has a playoff game to prepare for. The last thing he wants to hear about is speculation regarding his future, especially when said speculation seemed to come out of nowhere over the weekend. Perhaps there are things we don’t know, but at this juncture, O’Brien departing the Texans seems pretty far-fetched.
Snow will begin to fall after midnight with the heaviest snowfall developing near sunrise.
Light off and on flurries will continue through the afternoon before snow wraps up into the evening.
Accumulations for most will be light, from 1 - 3 inches!
Munster will have to make do without full-back Darren Sweetnam for three crucial European Champions Cup ties.
It’s been confirmed the knee injury he suffered in the win over Leinster on Stephen’s Day will keep the Cork native out of action for six weeks.
Meanwhile, Leinster say they expect Jonathan Sexton to play some part in this weekend’s Guinness PRO12 tie with Zebre.
The out-half hasn’t played since injuring his hamstring in the Autumn International against New Zealand in November.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The Alabama Supreme Court is refusing to hear the appeal of a man sentenced to die in the killing of a convenience store clerk in Huntsville in 1990.
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The justices on Friday released a brief order rejecting a challenge filed by death row inmate Jeffery Day Rieber.
The court didn't explain its decision.
A Madison County jury convicted Rieber in 1992 in the fatal shooting of Glenda Craig, who was killed while working at a store where a robbery occurred.
Jurors recommended a sentence of life without parole by a 7-5 vote, but a judge imposed the death sentence.
Rieber has challenged both the conviction and his death sentence, but appeals courts have ruled that the death penalty wasn't disproportionate compared to sentences in other, similar cases.
Depending on the severity of the injuries to Jake Odorizzi and Taylor Guerrieri , there could be a bit of pitching shuffling in the upper levels. Chase Whitley was the fortunate one to be scheduled to start the same day as Odorizzi.
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Pernod Ricard would have to pass a proposed U.S. tax on imported goods onto consumers, the chief executive of the French spirits group said on Tuesday. "Retailers are saying, and we're fully in line with them, that the border adjustment tax is a consumer tax, a consumption tax," Alexandre Ricard told reporters in London.
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ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) -- Joe Cremo scored a career-high 31 points and Albany pulled away late in the second half to beat New Hampshire 83-74 on Saturday night.
Albany (18-7, 6-4 America East Conference) dropped a three-point decision to New Hampshire (9-15, 5-5) on Jan. 6, and now has won 10 of the last 14 games against the Wildcats.
The games was tied 54-54 when the Great Danes used a 20-10 run for a 74-64 lead with about three minutes left. Cremo scored 11 points and David Nichols made two 3-pointers during the stretch.
Cremo was 8-of-12 shooting and hit 11 of 14 free throws. Nichols added 18 points, Travis Charles had 14 and Greig Stire chipped in 10 for Albany.
Iba Camara had 20 points and 10 rebounds to lead New Hampshire, which has lost two straight and three of its last five games. Tanner Leissner added 15 points.
Appeals court puts convicted killer's release on hold
MUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — The Indiana Court of Appeals has temporarily blocked a man's release from prison in a brutal 1991 slaying.
A Delaware County judge had re-sentenced 44-year-old Matthew W. Stidham last Thursday to consecutive terms of 60, 50 and 20 years for his murder, robbery and criminal confinement convictions in the killing.
That sentence meant Stidham was eligible for release with credit for good behavior and 27 years of incarceration.
But The Star Press reports the appeals court on Friday granted Attorney General Curtis Hill's request to put Stidham's re-sentencing on hold until the court rules on Hill's earlier appeal of the judge's decision to grant Stidham a new sentencing hearing.
Stidham was twice convicted in 31-year-old Daniel Barker's killing. Barker was beaten and stabbed 47 times and thrown into a river.
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The Bills are going to be without a pair of starters this weekend against the Bengals, with some injuries suffered last week.
Via Mike Rodak of ESPN.com, the Bills have ruled out wide receiver Jordan Matthews and linebacker Ramon Humber.
Humber broke his hand last week against the Falcons, and Matthews will be out for a month after surgery to repair a broken thumb.
The Bills are also going to list cornerback E.J. Gaines as questionable for the game. He’s not going to practice today, and has been limited this week with a groin injury.
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Atlantic City’s casinos saw gambling revenue increase 4.3 percent in May compared to a year ago, to more than $229 million.
And if the now-shuttered Trump Taj Mahal were removed from the equation, the seven surviving casinos would have posted a 12-percent increase last month.
Figures released Wednesday by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement also show the continued steady rise of internet gambling revenue in the largest online market in the country. Online gambling revenue was up more than 27 percent in May.
Only Bally’s saw a revenue decrease in May, and it was a minuscule decline.
Through the first five months of this 2017, Atlantic City’s casinos have won $1.07 billion. That’s an increase of 3.9 percent compared to the same period last year.
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio “is putting out feelers to run for president, spreading whispers that Bernie Sanders, 75, and Elizabeth Warren, 68, are too old,” the New York Post reports.
“De Blasio, 56, will claim he’s the rightful standard bearer for the progressive wing of the Democratic party.”
Said one Democratic insider: “He thinks he’s going to coast to re-election victory. His people are sending out overtures asking where he should go next and whom he should meet on a national level.”
At least 10 people were burned to death after an apparently unregulated oil well in Indonesia's Aceh province caught fire.
National Disaster Mitigation Agency spokesman Sutopo Purwo Nugroho said the well caught fire earlier Wednesday and is still burning.
He said the well was gushing when it ignited and many people were nearby trying to collect the oil.
The agency listed 19 people as injured and said five houses were destroyed by the inferno.
Mentor Public Library patrons can now access dozens of popular magazines whenever they want and for free.
All they need is a smart device--like a tablet, computer or smartphone--a Mentor Public Library card, and the library's newest digital service, Flipster.
Starting Dec. 1, people can check out both new and back issues of People, Atlantic, Times, Cosmopolitan, Bon Appetit, Highlights, New Yorker, Money, Redbook, Rolling Stone, US Weekly, Vogue and Teen Vogue, Wired, Runner's World, Women's Health, Zoobooks, Vanity Fair and dozens more magazines on their devices using Flipster.
Patrons can view their borrowed magazines online or via the Flipster app, which is available for free on the Google Play and iTunes App stores.
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The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality today announced a $1,000,000 grant and a $1,000,000 loan to the City of Tecumseh to address brownfield conditions at the former Tecumseh Products, located at 600 South Ottawa Street. The brownfield redevelopment grant and loan will pay for a protective vapor barrier under a building that will be reused, and demolition of another building.
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The Toronto Maple Leafs were able to extend their first-round Stanley Cup playoff series with the Boston Bruins by virtue of a 4-3 win in Game 5 on Saturday.
The series shifts back to Toronto on Monday for Game 6 where the Leafs will look to star center Auston Matthews to help them force a decisive Game 7 back in Boston.
Matthews played well to open Game 5 but his play tailed off throughout the game. He notched one assist in 15:25 of ice time.
To hear NESN’s Billy Jaffe and Barry Pederson discuss Matthews, check out the “Bruins Face-Off Live” video above, presented by EchoStor Technologies.
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NEW YORK, May 30 (Reuters) - Alternative asset manager Blackstone Group LP is still open to doing deals in Italy despite political turmoil in the euro zone country, President and Chief Operating Officer Jon Gray said on Wednesday.
“Sure,” Gray said at a conference organized by Deutsche Bank, when asked if the firm would be buy Italian assets right now. “It’s a function of price.”
In January, Blackstone agreed to buy a majority stake in the Financial and Risk business of Thomson Reuters Corp, , the parent company of Reuters News, in a $20 billion deal. Reuters News will remain part of Thomson Reuters.
Crawford is not in the lineup Tuesday against Arizona.
Crawford started against the first lefty that the Phillies faced this season but has now been on the bench against the last five. The 23-year-old has a .376 OPS against lefties compared to .695 against righties so far in his brief major-league career, so expect the Phillies to keep protecting him against southpaws. That should help his batting average while hurting his counting stats. Pedro Florimon makes a rare start in his place Tuesday.
Roma to recall Sanabria?
By Football Italia staff
Roma could activate the €11m option to buy back Paraguay international Antonio Sanabria from Real Betis.
The 21-year-old was sold to Betis last summer for €7.5m, with an option to either receive 50 per cent of any future sale or to buy him back for €11m within the first two seasons, rising to €14.5m at the end of the third campaign.
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Giallorossi director of sport Monchi is seriously considering a recall for Sanabria next summer.
He scored four goals in six Liga games so far this season and was also on target in Paraguay’s World Cup qualifier victory over Colombia.
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LONDON -- Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are striking a different note with the music for their upcoming wedding, mixing gospel with choral works as the soundtrack for what they pledge will be a joyful occasion.
Kensington Palace said Tuesday that Harry and his American fiancee "have taken a great deal of interest and care" in selecting the wedding music. The palace says there will be performances by the St George's Chapel choir and Karen Gibson and The Kingdom Choir, a gospel group from southeast England.
The performers include 19-year-old cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason, who says he was "bowled over" when Markle called to ask him to play during the ceremony.
The couple has revealed details of their May 19 upcoming wedding over several weeks, with more to come.
Quackenbush was designated for assignment by the Reds on Tuesday, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic Cincinnati reports.
Quackenbush is coming off a brutal outing that saw him allow six runs on four hits and two walks in just one inning of work. He now owns a 11.00 ERA through nine innings this season, so the Reds decided to cast him off their 40-man roster in order to clear a roster spot for Kevin Shackelford, who was activated from the disabled list in a corresponding move. The 29-year-old reliever could draw some interest on waivers given his prior big-league experience, but he's likely nothing more than organizational bullpen depth at this point in his career.
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Durham secured their first victory of the Northern Counties League campaign on Saturday, edging home against Northumberland at Westerhope.
Durham won four foursomes matches to get the ideal start.
Durham City’s Andrew Bell and Gavin Nesbit teamed up for a 6&5 win, while Tyneside pair James Wilson and Kris Rae were 7&6 victors.
Stuart Brown (Castle Eden) and John Kennedy of Consett won 3&1, while Jamie Birkbeck (Bishop Auckland) and James Glenn of Brancepeth Castle triumphed 4&2 in the top match.
Durham lost the first three singles matches, but Glenn (two holes), Rae (3&2), Rockliffe Hall’s James Rogers (2&1), Nesbit (one hole) and Bell (3&1) secured important victories, before a half from Kennedy in the final match ensured a 9.5-8.5 overall success.
Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif on Monday addressed a press conference at Allama Iqbal's mausoleum in Lahore on the 70th Independence Day of Pakistan.
Nawaz said democracy in Pakistan derailed after the death of Quaid-e-Azam. "Its time we set Pakistan on the path which Jinnah envisioned. The path to success lies in democracy," he added.
"Unfortunately, we invented the Doctrine of Necessity, the result of which was that Pakistan broke apart in 1971."
Terming his disqualification a "setback", the former prime minister said people must work together to ensure a smooth flow of democratic process in the country.
"This has been the precedent for the last 70 years. Democracy has been made a joke in this country. God willing, I'll fight for supremacy of the people's mandate till my last breath," he added.
NEW YORK, April 10 Former head of retail banking at Wells Fargo & Co Carrie Tolstedt rejected on Monday the bank's internal investigation into sales practice abuses which laid much of the blame for the problems on her.
“We strongly disagree with the report and its attempt to lay blame with Ms. Tolstedt. A full and fair examination of the facts will produce a different conclusion,” Enu Mainigi, Williams & Connolly LLP, attorneys for Tolstedt, said in a statement. (Editing by Carmel Crimmins; Editing by Meredith Mazzilli)
Miami East High School seniors Jackson Tucker and Emily Rowley were crowned Homecoming King and Queen before Friday’s night football game. The theme this year is “Sea of Dreams” and dance is Saturday night from 7:30-10:30 in Miami East Board Gymnasium.
Miami East High School seniors Jackson Tucker and Emily Rowley were crowned Homecoming King and Queen before Friday’s night football game. The theme this year is “Sea of Dreams” and dance is Saturday night from 7:30-10:30 in Miami East Board Gymnasium. http://www.dailycall.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/30/2017/10/web1_miamieastHC.jpg Miami East High School seniors Jackson Tucker and Emily Rowley were crowned Homecoming King and Queen before Friday’s night football game. The theme this year is “Sea of Dreams” and dance is Saturday night from 7:30-10:30 in Miami East Board Gymnasium.
April 3 Natural Alternatives International Inc :
* Natural Alternatives International, Inc announces extension of carnosyn® beta-alanine intellectual property portfolio
* Natural alternatives - u.s. Patent and trademark office issued notice of allowance of patent application directed to broad range of improved methods of beta-alanine intake
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Retired train engine drivers called for duty as strike continues
All retired train engine drivers have been called for duty as a railway strike continued on Monday, the Government information department said.
The Government said that retired railway guards, station masters and controllers have also been called for duty.
Railway trade unions have been on strike since last week after talks over their demands failed. (Colombo Gazette)
Archaeologists in Egypt say they have discovered a 4,400-year-old tomb near the pyramids outside Cairo.
Egypt’s Antiquities Ministry announced the discovery on Saturday and said the tomb is likely to have belonged to a high-ranking official known as Hetpet during the 5th Dynasty of ancient Egypt.
The tomb includes wall paintings depicting Hetpet observing different hunting and fishing scenes.
Mostafa Al-Waziri, leader of the archaeological mission, says the scenes depict a monkey — at the time commonly kept as domestic animals — reaping fruit and another dancing before an orchestra.
He believes Hetpet, a woman thought to be close to ancient Egyptian royals, had another tomb in Giza’s western necropolis, which is home to the tombs of top officials of Egypt’s Old Kingdom.
Mr Al-Waziri says excavation work is under way for the other tomb.
× Understanding dew points and the relative humidity
Dear Tom,
Why does the WGN (and many others) web site only report the relative humidity? I tend to look at dew point. That tells me so much more.
—Andy E., Chicago
Dear Andy,
You are spot on regarding dew point in relation to relative humidity. Dew points are routinely mentioned on TV weather broadcasts. Relative humidity defines how close the air is to saturation. Dew point temperature offers a means of determining how much water vapor is actually in the air. As air temperature rises, its capacity to hold water vapor increases exponentially. This is why you don’t feel like a wet rag when the air is saturated at 10 degrees, but you do at 70. Saturated air at 10 degrees contains about 1.5 g of water vapor in a Kg of air. At 70, air contains 16.2 g/Kg, or nearly 11 times as much moisture. Increase the dew point to 78 degrees, and the air has nearly 22 g of water vapor.
March 30 MLS Co Ltd
* Says it plans to buy LEDvance GmbH for up to 4.0 billion yuan ($580.67 million) via cash, share issue
* Says it aims to raise up to 1.26 billion yuan in private placement of shares to fund the acquisition, lighting projects
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LAS VEGAS (AP)  UNLV has hired Desiree Reed-Francois as its next athletic director, making her the first Hispanic female AD at the Football Bowl Subdivision.
Reed-Francois' hiring, announced Monday, will be effective June 1. She replaces Tina Kunzer-Murphy, who is stepping down at the end of the academic school year to work for the UNLV Foundation.
The 45-year-old Reed-Francois has been the deputy athletic director at Virginia Tech since 2014 and was the interim athletic director at Cincinnati for five months earlier that year. She spent two years as senior associate athletic director at Cincinnati and has a nearly two-decade sports administration career with stops in Tennessee, Fresno State, Santa Clara, San Jose State, California and San Francisco.
Reed-Francois was a rower while attending UCLA.
A representative for Ric Flair says the pro wrestling legend has been hospitalized and is dealing with some "tough medical issues."
Melinda Morris Zanoni confirmed a report on Saturday that the 68-year-old Flair had been hospitalized, and stated he was admitted for routine monitoring. Zanoni provided an update early Monday, asking for "prayers & positive energy" because Flair has "tough medical issues."
Former pro wrestler Mick Foley and wrestling executive Eric Bischoff are among those wishing Flair well on Twitter.
Sending positive energy and prayers out to you Ric. We need The Nature Boy around for a long time! @LegacyTalentCEO @MsCharlotteWWE https://t.co/BFbz6YvB0D — @RealMickFoley
Thoughts, prayers, and positive thoughts up for @RicFlairNatrBoy. Time to kick-out and make another comeback my friend. — @EBischoff
Known for his flamboyant outfits and "Nature Boy" nickname, Flair made his professional debut in 1972 and was inducted into the World Wrestling Entertainment Hall of Fame in 2008.
Martin McGuinness' son Emmett has named his newborn baby boy after his father.
Martin McGuinness passed away in March this year after a short illness.
Emmett McGuinness shared the news of his son's birth on social media on Sunday.
"Baby Máirtín Rua McGuinness, born last night [Saturday]. Altnagelvin hospital brought back very mixed emotions but today is a good day. Over the moon," said Emmett.
Replying to the good news, Sinn Fein Senator, Padraig MacLochlainn said: "Congratulations to you both. Wonderful news."
An Innisfil woman was expected to have surgery Wednesday after a serious car crash Tuesday morning (April 24).
Emergency crews responded to a car on fire on the 20th Sideroad at Concession 10, after the car had hit a hydro pole at 2 a.m., then caught on fire.
Innisfil firefighters were dousing the fully engulfed car as South Simcoe police arrived.
The 21-year-old Innisfil woman was a passenger in the car and was admitted to Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
Depression is a dark hole or a dark room where you can’t find the light and sometimes it take a stranger, to turn on the switch.
This is the story of Kayley, is a beauty school student who had a 16-year-old who was dealing with such depression, she couldn’t get out of bed. She came in to get her hair cut for back to school and told Kayley to cut it all off, she didn’t want to deal with it.
Kayley and the staff worked very hard to make this girl feel her worth, to feel special and feel beautiful. When she left, she told Kayle, quote, “I will actually smile for my schools pictures today, you made me feel like me again”
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St. Catharines city council is looking to take a more targeted approach to handling the opioid crisis. The first step, putting more resources into the downtown core.
An overdose hot spot map provided by Niagara EMS indicates downtown St. Catharines is one of the hardest hit in the entire region. In particular on Queenston street, which is also why the Positive Living Niagara building is located here.
Positive Living Niagara, which distributes clean needles and Nalaxone kits has been approved as the location for the region’s first supervised injection site.
The group of councillors would focus specifically on challenges in the city’s core and report its findings at the network’s regular meetings.
Last year Niagara paramedics responded to 520 suspected opioid overdoses.
March 30 The Federal Reserve is not considering selling its holdings of mortgage-backed bonds, New York Fed President William Dudley said on Thursday when asked about the U.S. central bank's plan to shrink its holdings.
"We don't contemplate actively selling assets," Dudley told a risk conference in Florida. The Fed has said it plans to trim its $4.5-trillion portfolio of mortgage and Treasury bonds by letting them naturally mature, and that it did not, for now, expect to sell.
(Reporting by Jonathan Spicer; editing by Diane Craft)
Sebi, for long, focussed on principles-based regulations. In the same spirit, its Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements Regulations of 2016 expected companies to disclose material information and events to the stock exchanges. While not being over-prescriptive, this was expected to mean: The omission of information which is likely to result in discontinuity or alteration of event or information already available publicly; The omission of information which is likely to result in significant market reaction if the said omission came to light at a later ...
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Thomas Cook, Pilots Enter Arbitration, Strikes Cancelled
October 5, 2017
Pilots at Thomas Cook’s UK airline have called off three planned strikes as they enter binding arbitration with the company over pay.
The pilots were due to strike for 24 hours on Friday, three days from October 12 and four days from October 19, all have been called off.
The union’s General Secretary Brian Strutton said “Our members voted to end this dispute by binding arbitration, which Thomas Cook has now agreed to. I am pleased that we have been able to find a peaceful way of resolving the pilots’ pay dispute without further disruption to passengers.”
Thomas Cook pilots suspended a strike due to take place last week to allow the union to consult its members over further industrial action.
The threat of further strikes has now been lifted as the two sides enter the binding arbitration process.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Play3 Day' game
ROCKY HILL, Conn. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday afternoon's drawing of the Connecticut Lottery's "Play3 Day" game were:
9-3-2
(nine, three, two)
ISLAMABAD - Opposition lawmakers are set to raise in the upcoming sitting of the National Assembly the issue of alleged attacks on media persons during the coverage of the rally of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif.
The National Assembly session will be held on Thursday (17th August).
The PPP, the major opposition party, has asked the State Minister for Information to take notice of the repeated attacks on media persons covering the GT Road rally. PPP MNAs, in this regard, have submitted a call-attention notice in the National Assembly Secretariat condemning the incident.
“It is a serious matter which warrants prompt response from the minister on the floor of the House,” said Shahida Rehmani, Imran Zafar, Shazia Mari, Dr Nafisa Shah, Mir Aijaz Jakhrani, Ayaz Soomro, and Dr Shazia Soomro in their call-attention notice submitted under Rule 88 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in National Assembly 2007.
Vietnamese villagers in a suburban district of Hanoi have freed 15 riot police who were held over a land dispute.
The state-run online newspaper Vnexpress reported Tuesday that three others managed to escape while authorities are persuading villagers to free remaining 20 police and local officials.
The standoff began Saturday when police clashed with villagers who allege their land was illegally taken for sale by a military-run telecoms firm.
Some villagers who were arrested have been released.
Land disputes are common in Vietnam, where residents often claim that their land taken for infrastructure or other industrial or residential projects is not properly compensated.
Image of the scene from Lisa Kiddie.
The Wagoner County Sheriff's Office says three people died in a car crash Friday afternoon.
The sheriff says a car hit a three and caught fire.
The crash happened at the entrance to Wahoo Bay recreation area at about 3:30 p.m.
Several fire departments responded to the crash.
Firefighters said the crash also caused a grass fire to spread about 100 feet. That has been contained.
It's unknown at this time what caused the crash.
April 20 PLATZER FASTIGHETER HOLDING AB (PUBL)
* ACQUIRES PIREN2 FROM SKANSKA ON LINDHOLMEN
* VALUE OF PROPERTY PIREN2 IS ABOUT SEK 410 MILLION
* HAS REACHED AGREEMENT WITH SKANSKA FASTIGHETER TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY LINDHOLMEN 39: 3, THE PROPERTY HAS BEEN ASSIGNED PROPERTY VALUE OF SEK 410 MILLION Source text: bit.ly/2pF8FwO
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Many US politians have resigned or been forced to find other jobs thanks to scandals. But what happened to them after they left government?
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Tuesday’s edition of the #PFTPM podcast has interviews with three of the top draft prospects. UCLA quarterback Josh Rosen, N.C. State defensive end Bradley Chubb, and Alabama receiver Calvin Ridley.
It’s all part of a 90-minute edition of the afternoon, drive-home podcast, which has plenty of other content beyond the three interviews — including questions from the @PFTPMPosse.
Those interviews and more (including a visit with Peter King) will be included in Wednesday’s PFT Live. But if you want to hear the interviews now, there’s only one place to get them.
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David Davis has said he doesn't have to be "very clever" or "know that much" to do his job as Brexit secretary.
The Cabinet Secretary said he just has to be "calm" and admitted that last Monday's botched attempt at getting an agreement with the European Union to move to Brexit trade negotiations had tested that ability.
Theresa May's attempt to reach a Brexit deal on the Irish border fell apart at the start of last week after a damaging public row with the Democratic Unionst Party over Northern Ireland’s future.
On an extraordinary day in Brussels, EU leaders raised expectations that a deal on the terms of the UK’s withdrawal was about to be reached, only for Mrs May to return empty-handed following a serious miscalculation over the DUP’s response to a key negotiating point.
Speaking to LBC radio, Mr Davis said: "What's the requirement of my job? I don't have to be very clever, I don't have to know that much, I do just have to be calm. And that did test the calmness a bit, a little bit."
× Woman at Indy airport accused of smacking Delta Air Lines employee, says ‘God told me to’
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Police arrested a woman at the Indianapolis International Airport after she allegedly smacked a Delta Air Lines employee, claiming God told her to do it.
Officers with the Indianapolis Airport Police Department (IAPD) responded to a report of battery at the Delta Air Lines ticket counter on Tuesday, April 11 around 10:25 p.m.
Police located suspect Shamanika Howard at the scene.
Howard told police she was at the ticket counter because she wanted to purchase a ticket. A Delta employee told Howard that she couldn’t purchase a ticket at that time because the counters were closed.
According to police, Howard said she smacked the employee because, “God told me to.”
The victim reported having a headache and pain on her head where she had been hit.
Howard was arrested and transported to the Adult Processing Center.
The Georgia Department of Public Health has confirmed that there have been 51 flu deaths in the state, one of those a pediatric case, so far this season.
Theresa May must get a grip on her feuding Tory party
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March 29 Paychex Inc-
* Paychex Inc reports third quarter results
* Q3 revenue $795.8 million versus I/B/E/S view $799 million
* Paychex Inc qtrly total service revenue increased 6% to $782.6 million
* Sees 2017 payroll service revenue is anticipated to increase in range of 3% to 4%
* Paychex Inc qtrly payroll service revenue increased 2% to $446.6 million
* Q3 earnings per share $0.56
* Paychex Inc qtrly human resource services revenue increased 12% to $336.0 million
* Sees 2017 total service revenue is expected to increase in range of 7% to 8%
* Paychex - 2017 net income (gaap basis) anticipated to increase approximately 7% and adjusted net income (non-gaap) anticipated to increase approximately 8%
* Q3 earnings per share view $0.54 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* 2017 hrs revenue is anticipated to increase in range of 12% to 14% Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Life Storage, Inc. (NYSE:LSI), a leading national owner and operator of self storage properties, announced that David Rogers, Chief Executive Officer, will present on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 from 2:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. EDT at REITWeek® 2018, NAREIT's Investor Forum in New York, NY.
A webcast of the presentation will be available by visiting the investor relations section of the Company’s website or by accessing https://reitstream.com/reitweek2018/lifestorage. This is a listen only event that will be archived for 90 days.
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Police are investigating a stabbing in Surrey Friday evening that sent one man to hospital.
Surrey RCMP were called to the 18700-block of 64th Avenue, in the Clayton Heights area, just before 8 p.m.
Officers found one male victim who had been stabbed. He was being treated in hospital but the extent of his injuries wasn’t immediately known.
Police were canvassing the area and interviewing witnesses, and said traffic might be disrupted for several more hours.
RCMP Sgt. Duane Honeyman said the investigation is “still in its early stages.”
Anyone with information is asked to call the RCMP non-emergency line at 604-599-0502 or Crime Stoppers, 1-800-222-8477.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Merrimack Pharmaceuticals Inc
* Names ‍jean Franchi as chief financial officer​
* Merrimack Pharmaceuticals Inc - ‍appointment of Jean M. Franchi as chief financial officer, effective August 21, 2017​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Sam Greenwood/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Justin Thomas won the 2017 PGA Championship after shooting a three-under 68 in the final round on Sunday.
The 24-year old won by two shots over Francesco Molinari, Patrick Reed and Louis Oosthuizen, who all tied for second place. Thomas finished at 8-under 276 over four rounds.
Thomas started the PGA Championship shooting a 2-over 73 in the first round. He followed that up by shooting a 5-under 66 in the second round and a two-under 69 in the third round.
It was the first major championship for Thomas, who is the son and grandson of former pro golfers and it is his fourth victory of the season.
Thomas moved into second place in the FedExCup Points race, behind Hideki Matsuyama, who finished tied for fifth after shooting a five-under 279.
Earlier this year, Thomas set the US Open single round record after shooting a 63 during the third round.
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Baku. 11 January. REPORT.AZ/ Global food prices have declined in December 2017. Report informs citing the Bloomberg, FAO Food Price Index said.
The Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) food price index, which measures monthly changes for a basket of cereals, oilseeds, dairy products, meat and sugar, averaged 169.8 points in December, down 3.3 percent from November.
Notably, in 2017 the index averaged 174.6 points, up 8.2 percent from 2016, reaching its highest annual value since 2014 although food on international markets was still 24 percent cheaper than in 2011.
In a four-part series on Autism Awareness, Hello Beautiful speaks with a mother,, about identifying her daughter’s condition and her struggle to obtain the proper education for her in NYC public schools.
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Four containers that posed a threat to a shipping terminal in South Carolina were cleared and it was determined there was no existing threat to the port, the Coast Guard said early Thursday.
The FBI said late Wednesday it was investigating a report of a dirty bomb on the Maersk Memphis ship at the Wando Terminal in the Port of Charleston.
The terminal was evacuated, along with a section of the Cooper River. Authorities said Thursday the terminal will re-open and the safety zone was lifted.
Capt. Greg Stump, the commander for the Coast Guard sector in Charleston, said a YouTube “conspiracy theorist” made a clam about a threat on board one of the ships, according to ABC News 4.
Workers told Fox Carolina they were all sent home and told to leave the terminal at around 9 p.m.
Boaters were also escorted off the water due to the situation, according to the station.
April 10 Amaysim Australia Ltd
* Acquisition of Click Energy Group Holdings Pty Ltd
* Has entered into a binding agreement to acquire 100% of Click Energy Group Holdings Pty Ltd
* Acquisition of 100% of Click for a total consideration of $120 million
* Acquisition is expected to be 20%+ eps accretive for amaysim shareholders in 2018 financial year
* Transaction to be funded with $40 million scrip6 and $80 million of cash consideration to click vendors
* Acquisition will deliver annual pre-tax cost synergies of approximately $5 million by end of fy18f
* Acquisition to materially increases size of Amaysim with combined Amaysim,click business generating a pro forma fy17f net revenue of $497 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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India's annual infrastructure output growth slowed to 4.9 percent in November compared with 6.6 percent in the previous month as crude oil and natural gas production declined, government data showed on Monday.
For the first eight months of the current fiscal year, which ends in March 2017, the output growth came in at 4.9 percent.
Electricity generation, however, grew 10.2 percent year-on-year in November, faster than a 2.8 percent rise in the previous month.
Aditi Nayar, Senior Economist at ICRA said that the core sector growth was expected to show a decent performance for the month of November despite the impact of demonetisation.
On the whole year GDP forecast, she said that prior to the cash ban it was estimated to be at 7.7 percent but now it has been reduced to 6.8 percent.
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has confirmed two cases of the food-borne disease listeriosis meningitis in the metro.
However, the municipality’s public health directorate has described the situation as stable.
Residents have been warned to seek medical help for flu-like symptoms, diarrhoea, fever, septicaemia or severe headaches.
Provincial health spokesman Sizwe Kupelo said the source of the infection in the Bay remained unknown.
“It is a very difficult thing to find. It requires environmental health practitioners to collect specimens from retailers and then confirm through laboratory testing,” he said.
Kupelo said they had confirmed 24 cases of the disease in the province, for both the private and the public sector.
According to a report sent to Bay city manager Johann Mettler, the two cases were investigated and confidential reports given to the head of the Outbreak Response Team and the National Health Laboratory Service’s local office.
Igbo quit notice: Presidency releases video of Osinbajo’s meeting with Northern elders [WATCH]
Acting President, Yemi Osibanjo, on Tuesday met with elders and leaders of thought in the Northern states at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He warned youths in the North that the Federal Government will not take the threats issued to the Igbos lightly. The parley also had in attendance the Senate President, Speaker of the House […]
Igbo quit notice: Presidency releases video of Osinbajo’s meeting with Northern elders [WATCH]
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WATCH: After the opening weekend sweep at Southern Miss, enduring the distractions of Andy Cannizaro resigning, and starting 2-7 in SEC play, Mississippi State prepares for a regional appearance in Tallahassee.
Junior outfielder Jake Mangum spoke highly of interim head coach Gary Henderson on his role in keeping the Bulldogs together, and Henderson credits a team effort.
A 30-year-old man accused of shooting his uncle twice in the stomach early Monday in the St. Roch area was arrested by New Orleans police Monday morning (March 19), according to an NOPD alert.
Dwayne Franklin was booked into Orleans Justice Center jail shortly after 12:30 p.m. Monday on one count each of attempted second-degree murder and illegal discharge of a firearm during a crime of violence, police said.
According to a preliminary police report, the 55-year-old victim told officers Franklin shot him while they were arguing outside Franklin's home in the 2100 block of Eads Street. The victim said after shooting him twice in the abdomen, Franklin chased him as he tried to get away, continuing to shoot at him.
The victim was taken to a hospital via EMS, where he was listed in critical condition as of 3 a.m.
As of Monday afternoon, Franklin's bond or attorney information was not available.
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Hiker drowns in Blanchisseusse
Akil Stafford
POLICE trekked several miles into the Paria forest yesterday, to help retrieve the body of a 23-year-old hiker who drowned while bathing at an area known as Three Pools.
According to reports, shortly before midday Akil Stafford was with a group who hiked from Blanchisseusse to Paria.
When the hikers rested for lunch, Stafford decided to take a swim when he got into difficulties.
Other hikers attempted to assist, but he slipped to the bottom of the pool and drowned.
His body was pulled out a short while later and the police were called. While police were on their way to the scene, the hikers made a makeshift stretcher and carried the body to Blanchisseusse road. The officers who were already on the way there were called back.
A district medical officer viewed the body and ordered that it be taken to the Forensic Science Centre, where an autopsy is expected to be done tomorrow.
In this Nov. 29, 2016, photo, Afghan SIV Faisal Razmal, right, talks about the paperwork he needs to get his disability payments with therapist Homeyra Ghaffari, left, in Sacramento, Calif. Razmal is a former interpreter for U.S. soldiers battling the Taliban in Afghanistan who was shot in the face in front of his Sacramento apartment in August 2015 by an assailant wielding a flare gun.
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Sixteen people including two surgeons have been jailed for between two and five years in China for trafficking in human organs, a practice still widespread in the country. The group -- which also included an anaesthesiologist, a nurse and an assistant doctor -- were involved in a vast illegal trade in kidneys, according to the judgement cited by the official Xinhua news agency Saturday.
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There has been much talk about higher taxes and also the possibility of a goods and services tax (GST) hike.
It is, perhaps, a good time for the Government to also relook the standard 10 per cent service charge that all restaurants impose on their customers, even if "service" is clearly non-existent in some of these eateries.
I believe a 5 per cent charge is more reasonable.
Customers can choose to give more if they feel that the service they have received has been above average, or they can hand a tip to a particular server who served them well.
Under the current practice, the 10 per cent service charge collected goes to the company.
There is no incentive for the waitstaff to extend good service, since they are paid a standard wage, regardless of how they perform.
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TORONTO, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Canada’s main stock index ended slightly higher on Monday, as energy stocks gained with higher oil prices and base metal and some gold miners also ticked higher while bank and railway stocks weighed.
The Toronto Stock Exchange’s S&P/TSX composite index unofficially closed up 7.44 points, or 0.05 percent, at 16,103.51. Half of the index’s 10 main sectors ended higher. (Reporting by Alastair Sharp; Editing by Lisa Shumaker)
RUTLAND — The 17th annual Leading Creek Stream Sweep will take place Saturday, April 22 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Meigs SWCD Conservation Area on New Lima Road between Rutland and Harrisonville.
Trash bags, safety vests and gloves are provided for volunteers, and pizza will be served afterwards. Youth or other community groups are welcome.
The first Leading Creek Stream Sweep was held in 2001 in Rutland and it has been held every April since then, roughly coinciding with Earth Day. The event is sponsored by the Meigs Soil and Water Conservation District, Rutland Township Board of Trustees and the Meigs Transfer Station. For more details about Stream Sweep or for registration forms contact the Meigs Soil and Water Conservation District at 740-992-4282.
SAO PAULO, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Brazilian planemaker Embraer said in a securities filing on Friday it has not received any official new proposal from Boeing about a possible tie-up, but said it is in talks about a joint venture that could create a third company.
A Brazilian government source told Reuters the latest proposal for a tie-up between Boeing Co and Embraer SA included the creation of a third company. But Embraer said in its filing that no deal is guaranteed. (Reporting by Brad Brooks; Editing by Jeffrey Benkoe)
March 19 (Reuters) - Neo Performance Materials Inc:
* NEO PERFORMANCE MATERIALS - ‍ TSX ACCEPTED NOTICE FILED OF INTENTION TO MAKE NORMAL COURSE ISSUER BID FOR UP TO 2 MILLION OF ITS SHARES​
* NEO PERFORMANCE MATERIALS - ‍PURCHASES OF SHARES UNDER BID MAY COMMENCE ON MARCH 21, 2018, WILL TERMINATE ON MARCH 20, 2019, OR ON SUCH EARLIER DATE Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
PORT BRUCE – A plan to remove a dump truck marooned on the collapsed Port Bruce bridge for nearly a month has been delayed.
The province’s Ministry of Labour first wants to approve the plan for removal of the truck, which was scheduled to go ahead today.
Elgin County Warden David Marr said the contractor and the insurance company were to submit a detailed plan today and if everything goes according to plan, the truck will be removed Wednesday.
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Crews were out Friday removing the fuel from the truck. Monday workers were taking the gravel from the back of the truck.
The bridge on Imperial Road collapsed Feb. 23 as the dump truck carrying a load of gravel was crossing. The driver was unhurt.
The collapsed bridge cut off the main access route to the 200-$resident lakeside village.
An initial investigation identified anchor rod failure as the suspected cause of the collapse, which occurred during heavy flooding of Catfish Creek.
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Jackie Bradley Jr. is starting to get into a groove.
The Red Sox outfielder shined in Boston’s series sweep of the Blue Jays, going 4-for-9 with two RBIs over the course of the three games against Toronto.
After the Sox’s win in the series finale Wednesday afternoon at Fenway Park, JBJ caught with up NESN’s Jahmai Webster to talk about his recent tear while also explaining the benefit of being in the lineup every day.
To hear what Bradley had to say, check out the video above from “Red Sox Extra Innings,” presented by W.B. Mason.
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Tickets for his July 21 show go on sale Friday at the Palace Theatre box office, online at PalaceStamford.org or by phone at 203-325-4466. Hawkins quit his job as a grocery truck driver in 2002 to pursue a career in comedy.
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Nurse charged with taking patient's prescription drugs
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A nurse in Mississippi has been indicted on one count of fraudulently obtaining prescription drugs prescribed to a patient.
The state attorney general's office says in a news release Tuesday that 58-year-old Donna Renee Runkle of Clinton turned herself in to police Thursday.
Bond was set at $2,500. It was not immediately clear whether she is represented by an attorney.
The news release says Runkle was a registered nurse at Woodlands Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Clinton at the time she allegedly obtained a patient's hydrocodone and acetaminophen pills for her own use.
Last week, a United Airlines passenger was forcibly dragged off an aircraft so that his seat could be given to a United employee. The violent incident was filmed by fellow passengers, and quickly became a full-blown PR crisis thanks in part to United’s initial non-apologies. In the wake of the disturbing incident, many people found themselves wondering whether you can really be bumped from a flight after you’ve taken your seat . The answer, of course, was surprisingly, yes.
But now, according to the AP , United has changed its policy. “Must-ride bookings,” when airline employees receive seating priority on a flight because they are needed in another place, must now take place at least one hour before the plane departs. A small step in the right direction, but after this incident, there are likely many more changes to come.
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — The state of Nebraska has temporarily suspended a former trauma surgeon’s medical license amid allegations of unprofessional and negligent conduct.
A hearing for a petition against Reginald Burton for disciplinary action and temporary license suspension is scheduled for Tuesday. The petition was filed this month with the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Division of Public Health.
The petition lists allegations from Burton’s former co-workers at Bryan Health. Several of the allegations deal with alleged misconduct involving young adult male patients and “fuzzy” prescribing practices.
Burton resigned from Bryan in December saying he decided to relocate his practice.
An attorney for Burton says the complaint was fueled by gossip from a group trying to drive the former medical director of trauma out of Lincoln.
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PITTSBURGH, Pa. — A Georgia woman spent Christmas with the teenager who received her late son’s heart.
Janece Risty, 41, lost her 16-year-old son, Tyler, two years ago after he suddenly passed away from a massive brain hemorrhage, according to PEOPLE. After he died, Risty decided to donate his organs.
Tyler’s organs, bone and tissue were donated to 23 people across the United States, but the recipient of his heart was 19-year-old Lance Frye.
Mom spends holidays with late son’s heart recipient https://t.co/AdgqmWI1vM pic.twitter.com/SWUWOcmAlz — People Magazine (@people) December 30, 2016
On Christmas Day, Frye’s family traveled to Georgia to spend time with Risty and her family.
The two families have spent the last few days walking around Risty’s hometown and getting to know each other.
“It’s been a really beautiful experience,” Risty said. “It’s emotional seeing Lance, but I feel a lot of joy knowing we helped him and that Tyler saved his life.”
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The University Of Northern Colorado, Saint Louis School and Kama’aina Kids have come together to present a summer Youth Baseball Clinic featuring 2017 ILH Coach of The Year, Carl Iwasaki from UNC. Coach Iwasaki will be emphasizing the basic rhythm and fundamentals of the game: fielding, hitting and base running. Fundamentals that are the cornerstones in every successful baseball program at any level. We learn more about the program from Mark Nishiyama of Kamaaina Kids and Coach George “Gus” Gusman, Varsity Baseball Head Coach at Saint Louis School.
Saskatoon can look forward to another day of warm weather on Wednesday as the Environment Canada forecast is calling for a high of 5 C with mainly sunny skies.
Into the evening some clouds, paired with a 20 kilometre per hour wind blowing in from the south, are expected to roll over Saskatoon, resulting in a low temperature of -2 C.
Wednesday’s high and low temperaturesare far out of the norm when compared to the average temperatures for Feb. 15, which are a high of -7.7 C and a low of -18.1 C, but unfortunately Saskatoon will still fall just below 5 degrees short of breaking the record of 9.4 C that was set in 1931. The record low was setin 1903 when the mercury dropped to 144.4 C.
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The Met Office have released a yellow warning of ice for tonight in the north west.
The warning is in place between 19:00 on Monday 19 to 9:00 am on Tuesday 20th March.
Motorists, cyclists and pedestrians are warned to take care as ice is likely to form on some untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths, increasing the risk of accidents, as well as injuries from slips and falls.
Lancashire's fleet of gritters and snow ploughs will be mobilised this evening treating all priority routes.
WEST BROMWICH, England (AP) — West Bromwich Albion deepened Hull’s relegation concerns with a 3-1 victory at the Hawthorns in the English Premier League on Monday.
Robert Snodgrass had given Hull a first-half lead, but Chris Brunt and Gareth McAuley seized on errors and James Morrison also scored in West Brom’s comeback.
The victory cemented the central England team’s grip on eighth place, while Hull is three points from safety without a win in nine league games.
A Kansas City attorney has been acquitted in the killing of her millionaire father and his girlfriend at their Missouri lake house. The Kansas City Star reports that jurors found Susan “Liz” Van Note not guilty Tuesday of two counts of first-degree murder in the 2010 attack on 67-year-old William Van Note and 59-year-old Sharon Dickson. Dickson was stabbed and shot at the Lake of the Ozarks house and died at the scene. William Van Note died four days later at a hospital, where authorities say his daughter produced a document suggesting she had power of attorney. Investigators say she requested that the ventilator keeping him alive be shut off. Authorities allege Van Note was in debt and angry that Dickson would have inherited the bulk of her father’s estate.
NEWARK – The East Orange Campus High School varsity girls’ cross-country team captured the team title at the Super Essex Conference-Colonial Division Championships held at Branch Brook Park in Newark on Oct. 3.
EOCHS had 27 points, followed by Newark Collegiate, 41 points; and Science Park, 52 points.
The Lady Jaguars, under the guidance of head coach Rolanda Bruce and assistant coach George Arrington, were led by junior Cadette Prophete, who finished in fourth place overall in 24:34.3; senior Doreen Asante, fifth place, 24:42.3; sophomore Renesha Campbell, seventh place, 25:13.9; senior Kevaray Gilette, eighth place, 25:23.3; and freshman Amor Sanders, 15th place, 28:08.4.
On the boys’ side, the Jaguars, under the guidance of head coach Lance Wigfall, finished sixth in the SEC-Liberty Division Championships team standings.
EOCHS was led by senior Immyouri Etienne, 17th place overall, 19:05.3; senior Richard Brown, 19:37.1; and junior Enoch Alabi-Obafemi, 19:56.7.
ROTTERDAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) – A water main break was discovered Thursday evening on Hamburg Street between E. Campbell Road and Fifth Street in the Town of Rotterdam.
Rotterdam Water Department crews are currently on the scene assessing the problem and will begin the repairs as soon as they are able to do so.
Water service will be interrupted for many area homes and businesses as the crews contain the broken water main to make the necessary repairs. Service interruption to these areas throughout Rotterdam will likely extend well into the morning.
Hamburg Street is closed from E. Campbell Road to Fifth Street. Traffic traveling in either direction should follow detours posted on the roads.
Additional information will be provided as it is received.
LOS ANGELES — Comedian Katt Williams was sentenced to three years of probation after pleading no contest to stealing a celebrity photographer's camera.
Los Angeles prosecutors said Monday that Williams will also need to attend anger management classes.
In September 2014, a celebrity photographer accused Williams and former rap music mogul Marion "Suge" Knight of stealing her camera. The photographer said she suffered a concussion after an associate of the men attacked her.
Williams' attorney has said in court the comedian briefly took the camera from an associate only to erase any images of Knight's son, who was with his father visiting a Beverly Hills studio.
His attorney didn't immediately comment Monday.
A few years ago TiVo rolled out SkipMode for its DVRs that would allow viewers to jump past ads (on certain prime-time programs) with the press of a button. This year, for Super Bowl LII it's flipping the technology around with GameSkip that works favor of people who watch the game just to see all of those (incredibly expensive) advertisements. Sure, you can usually see the best ones on YouTube either before the game or immediately after they are, but for dedicated fans of everything except Eagles vs. Patriots, it could be an easy way to catch up.
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What do the wardrobes of Princess Margaret, Cher, Kate Bush and Sophie Turner all have in common? No particular cut of dress or shape of neckline could have ever united that mix of sartorial tastes, but a type of decoration could; namely, embroidery.
The history of needlework is as rich and complex as its look, as decorative hand-stitching has been applied to garments for thousands of years. The legendary Athena, Greek goddess of craft, was reportedly an early adopter, while Chinese pieces have been found dating back to the 5th century BC. From the start, though, it has acted as a symbol of wealth and status in women’s clothing, used to share messages from the Medieval; ‘I’m wealthier than you’, to the modern; ‘Roses look great on Instagram’.
Related Stories Director of Elections of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) Samuel Ofosu Ampofo has hinted that the party is instituting a school to train its members.
The school is aimed at training the members on the core values of the NDC.
Speaking on Peace FM's 'Kokrokoo', Mr. Ofosu Ampofo recalled the history and formation of the party and commended the leadership for their good works towards sustaining the party.
He believed the school will also help the members of the party to grasp and imbibe the values and objectives of the party to ensure they work to clinch victory in the next election.
Mr. Ofosu Ampofo further called on the members to respect the party, stating emphatically that the NDC will rise again following its humiliating defeat.
“Let’s respect the party. Let’s work for the party . . . I believe that the NDC will rise up again and will form the next government – God willing – come the year 2020,” he said.
Upper Merion Police are warning drivers to avoid Crooked Lane after a sinkhole opened up on the side of the road Monday.The hole was reported to police around 4:30 p.m. on Crooked Lane near Barnes Avenue.So far the hole has not expanded into the street. Police said there is no danger to nearby homes at this time.Police continue to monitor the situation.------
Aviva Investors has hired the former head of equities at Standard Life Investments, who quit two days after the March announcement of its merger with Aberdeen Asset Management, to run its own £69bn equities business.
David Cumming, an ex-colleague of Aviva Investors chief executive Euan Munro, has been appointed chief investment officer for equities and will join on January 2, the £350bn asset manager announced today.
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Inverness’ Scottish Championship clash with Dundee United has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.
The surface at the Caledonian Stadium was deemed unplayable at a pitch inspection on Saturday morning.
United, who have failed to win any of their last three league matches, are second in the table while Inverness are seventh.
Stormy Patterson makes a distinction between opinion and action as she surveys each new call to boycott Company A or support Brand B. Shoppers weigh boycott calls as buying gets more political ALLENTOWN, Pa. - Stormy Patterson makes a distinction between opinion and action as she surveys each new call to boycott Company A or support Brand B. Check out this story on ydr.com: http://on-ydr.co/2kzyw3e Courtney Taylor and her boyfriend, Zach Tobias, ride the escalator at a mall in Whitehall, Pa., on Feb. 9, 2017.
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SAN ANTONIO  After sitting out the past six games with a right ankle injury, Warriors guard Stephen Curry is targeting his return for Fridays game against the Atlanta Hawks, according to an ESPN report.
The Warriors plan to reevaluate Curry on Tuesday afternoon. The Warriors will then reevaluate Klay Thompson on Thursday, though he is expected to miss more time after missing the past five games with a fractured right thumb. Warriors forward Kevin Durant (ribs) is out for at least another week, while reserve guard Omri Casspi (right ankle) is listed as day-to-day.
The Warriors plan to take Tuesday off after completing a two-game, three-day trip in Phoenix and San Antonio. The Warriors will then resume practice on Wednesday and Thursday before Fridays game against Atlanta at Oracle Arena.
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PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – You can put the pedal to the metal and help fight rare cancers at the 3rd Annual Crush Cancer Cycle for Survival indoor cycling event coming to Onelife Fitness next month. Rosemary Wilson from Virginia Beach City Council, Tony Nero, former president of Armada Hoffler and Landon Sanderl from Lynnhaven Middle School joined Chris Reckling on The Hampton Roads Show to tell us all about this high energy event for a great cause.
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× Las Vegas-based journalist Carrie Kaufman: “This is a city that is defined by the light and the lights on the strip are dimmer this week”
Journalist and KNPR host and producer Carrie Kaufman joins Justin to break down the latest news surrounding the mass shooting in Las Vegas. Carrie talks about how the residents are feeling since the tragedy, the reaction from some of the first responders and trauma nurses and how soon we’ll see Las Vegas get back to normal.
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SO I MENTIONED A WHILE BACK THAT I BOUGHT A NIKON D500. I haven’t gotten to use it much, but here’s a pic from my dad’s memorial service. It was handheld, 1/3 of a second at 112mm on the 18-200 VR zoom. (VR means vibration reduction, which is just Nikon’s name for optical image stabilization). This is unsharpened, unedited, just as it came from the camera. I adjusted the ISO up to 4000 after this shot, but it turned out pretty well.
ASBURY PARK — At least one car was struck by random gunfire on a city street late Tuesday afternoon.
Police responded to a report of shots being fired in the area of Kennedy's Fried Chicken located at 1400 Main St. just after 4 p.m., according to Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni.
The driver of a Nissan Altima showed up at Neptune Township police station about 90 minutes later with a non-life threatening bullet wound in the leg. The man, whose identity was not disclosed, was taken to Jersey Shore University Hospital.
Gramiccioni said a gun shot was also found on a garbage can at the restaurant property.
Police asked anyone with information about who fired the shots should contact the Prosecutor's Office at 1-800-533-7443 or Asbury Park Police Department at 732-774-1300.
NEW YORK The U.S. economy's service sector expanded in March but at its slowest pace since October, according to an industry report released on Wednesday.
The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) said its index of non-manufacturing activity fell to 55.2 from 57.6 in February which was the highest since October 2015.
The March reading was below expectations of 57.0 from a Reuters poll of 64 economists.
A reading above 50 indicates expansion in the service sector and a reading below 50 indicates contraction.
The business activity index fell to 58.9 from 63.6 the month before. That was below expectations of 61.5.
The employment index fell to 51.6 from 55.2 a month earlier. New orders dropped to 58.9 from 61.2. The prices paid index fell to 53.5 from 57.7.
The U.S. economy's manufacturing sector expanded in March but at a slower pace than the previous month, according to an earlier ISM report.
(Reporting by Richard Leong)
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NEW YORK: An explosion rocked the area near the Port Authority bus terminal in Manhattan on Monday, police said.
The only person injured is a man detained in connection with the blast, police said on Twitter.
They said subway trains were ordered to bypass that bustling part of New York.
Early media reports said the blast came from a pipe bomb.
President Donald Trump was briefed on the explosion, White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders wrote on Twitter.
A truck attack in lower Manhattan on Halloween killed eight people. It was the first deadly terror attack in New York since the September 11 suicide airliner attacks.—AFP
34-year-old woman shot in back in West Pullman
A 34-year-old woman was shot in the back Monday evening in the West Pullman neighborhood on the Far South Side.
At 5:22 p.m., the woman was in the 11800 block of South Yale when a dark-colored, four-door sedan pulled up and someone inside opened fire, according to Chicago Police.
The woman was shot in the back and taken to Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, where her condition stabilized, police said.
El Cajon is poised to begin formal negotiations with Live Nation to manage the city's 40-year-old East County Performing Arts Center, which has been shuttered since 2009. City Manager Doug Williford said Thursday the city has been in informal talks with the Los Angeles-based entertainment company since August.
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Hyder said a case of sick Pakistani boy who had been suffering from brain tumour and needed to go to New Delhi for treatment convinced him that rivalry between governments was not a hindrance in humanitarian causes. Hyder said a sum of Rs400,000 needed for the treatment of his Pakistani colleague’s son was raised without any big problem but the big concern was getting Indian visa for the boy and his parents. Hyder said when they approached the Indian embassy in Abu Dhabi for visa it was issued immediately. He said once the boy and his parents reached New Delhi they were treated very well by the hospital staff and they returned to Abu Dhabi after successful surgery. “That boy is now a 18-year-old young man and studying in a college,” Hyder said.
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The Central American nation ran entirely on renewable energy for more than 250 days last year, the country's power operator announced. Renewables supplied about 98.1 percent of Costa Rica's electricity for the year, the Costa Rican Electricity Institute said in mid-December.
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Chelsea man reacts to being beaten by Man Utd
Tough result for the team today. I'm sure we will bounce back next week. Thanks to our fans for the great support and nice to be back in @premierleague action again today. 💙💙💙 A post shared by asmir1 (@asmir1) on Apr 16, 2017 at 12:56pm PDT
Chelsea goalkeeper Asmir Begovic posted on social media to give his reaction to yesterday’s defeat at Manchester United.
The Bosnian shot-stopper was called into action for a first Premier League appearance of the season following Thibaut Courtois’ ankle injury.
Begovic was criticised for his positioning as Marcus Rashford gave United the lead en route to a 2-0 victory.
He branded it a “tough result”, but also indicated that he was pleased to be in action at all.
It was then back to the day job: plugging his podcast.
About 1,000 customers in Stratford, P.E.I. were without power for about an hour Wednesday morning.
The first reports of outages started coming in about 7:20 a.m., and Maritime Electric reported power restored at 8:30.
Maritime Electric said trees down on power lines were the cause of the problem.
The utility fared well during Monday's blizzard, with only a couple of dozen outages reported.
JOHANNESBURG, March 20 (Reuters) - Crisis-hit South African retailer Steinhoff said on Tuesday it is considering "all of its options" in order to support its liquidity after a report on Monday that the retailer could sell a stake in its African unit.
The sale of shares in Steinhoff Africa Retail, in which Steinhoff owns a 77 percent stake, would come through an accelerated bookbuild, Bloomberg said, quoting unnamed sources familiar with the matter. (Reporting by Nqobile Dludla Editing by James Macharia)
Some area high schools are starting new school hours this week due to the snow days earlier this season. KCTV5’s Gina Bullard explains how the new hours work for Kansas City, KS kids.
Galway Bay fm newsroom – There are plans for a public amenity park in Leenane, Connemara.
The project is led by Leenane Development Association.
The off road park would have a new vehicular entrance to the N59 using an existing driveway apron.
It also provides for off road parking for 20 vehicles including disabled parking accessed from the public road.
The development would include an adult exercise area, three separate play areas for children and an area for barbeque pits.
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Ben Simmons continued to add cushion between himself and Magic Johnson on the rookie year triple-double leaderboard as he recorded 11 points, 12 rebounds and 15 assists against the Charlotte Hornets Monday night. The 76ers won 108-94.
The triple-double was Simmons’ ninth of the year and third of the 76ers last four contests.
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Wilmington crews are set to reopen a portion of Beasley Road following a bridge replacement project that began in March.
Beasley Road between Wilton Court and Chelon Avenue is expected to fully reopen Friday. It was originally scheduled to reopen Monday at 7 p.m., but the City of Wilmington tweeted Monday afternoon that guard rail installation caused the delay this week.
Update: Beasley Rd re-opening delayed until Fri, Aug. 18 while crews complete installation of a guard rail on the new bridge. pic.twitter.com/lBWTKDTYUx — Wilmington NC (@CityofWilm) August 14, 2017
The replacement project, which cost $603,000, is part of a $4 million project to improve the Brookshire Lane/Beasley Road area.
The newly-erected bridge features a modern concrete design and is now 35 feet longer and 10 feet wider than the old one to allow for better drainage.
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Producing a strong photographic body of work is a tremendous accomplishment, but without good writing and editing skills, photographers may face difficulty connecting with galleries, curators, critics, or even their own website visitors. In this one-day workshop, Kat will teach participants how to enhance their professional practice through writing. Not your typical “how to” writing workshop, this workshop will focus on the many instances in which photographers are asked to write about their work including press statements, interviews, newsletter content, and artist biographies. This workshop will help participants hone their writing skills and leave with a broader understanding of the contemporary photography market.
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Q Word of the Day - "BROTOX"
Botox for men.
A recent study has said more men are getting Boxtox than ever before. In fact, there is a whopping 20% spike in men getting botox from last year.
Botox for men makes up almost 10% of all cosmetic surgeries, according to 2017 data from the American Society for Plastic Surgeons.
What's the cause of this phenomena? Instagram. Men are saying they want to "look younger" for their social media posts. Oh, 2018.
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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — The New York Yankees have acquired NL MVP Giancarlo Stanton from the Miami Marlins.
The Yankees announced the trade Monday, getting the slugger and cash from Miami for Starlin Castro and two minor leaguers, right-hander Jorge Guzman and infielder Jose Devers.
Stanton is still owed $295 million over the final decade of his record $325 million, 13-year contract. The outfielder was to be introduced later Monday at baseball's winter meetings.
The 28-year-old Stanton led the majors with 59 home runs and 132 RBIs last season.
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Persephone Theatre celebrated 10 years in its current location in the Remai Arts Centre on River Landing by unveiling the addition to the History Wall.
Persephone held its first show, Beauty and the Beast, at this location on Dec. 11, 2007. Since then the theatre has welcome more than 575,000 patrons to 1,948 plays in the last 10 years.
The History Wall is a showcase of Persephone Theatre from its inception in the 1970s until now. The newest edition highlights the last 10 years.
The Pearson withdrawals are real, y'all. Thankfully Sylvester Stallone of all people is here to help ease the pain of no new This Is Us episodes until the end of September.
Stallone is guest starring as himself in the upcoming second season of NBC's Emmy-nominated drama. Kevin (Justin Hartley) will be costarring opposite Stallone in his (fictional) new war movie that also has Ron Howard on board as director. This Is Us star Milo Ventimiglia was instrumental in getting Stallone on board.
"Like [creator Dan Fogelman] said, there's a movie star, a movie idol that Justin's character was going to be working with. When I heard about what the episode was going to be and everything, they just kind of looked at me and said, ‘Yeah, someone like Sly.' And I'm like, ‘Cool!' And they go, ‘You think he'd do it?' and I went, ‘I don't know.' And they just kept looking at me and I'm like, ‘Oh, you want me to call him,'" Ventimiglia told reporters at the 2017 TCA summer press tour.
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A minor was raped in Sagar district in Madhya Pradesh on Wednesday. Five people including a woman were arrested.
A 14-year-old girl was abducted and raped by four men in Sagar district on Wednesday morning. The victim was dumped near her school.
All four perpetrators were arrested by noon and are being questioned by the police. According to the police, three of the four perpetrators are minor in age.
SP Satyendra Shukla said, "All accused have been arrested. We are questioning them."
The four men who were allegedly aided by a woman is apparently mother of one of the perpetrators. Meanwhile, the victim is undergoing treatment at a nearby hospital and her condition was said to be stable. (ANI)
Winnipeg police have arrested a man in connection with a Sunday night stabbing.
Police say they responded to a report of a woman who had been stabbed in the upper body in a home in the area of Maryland Street and Portage Avenue at around 10:30 p.m.
A 28-year-old man was arrested in the area and charged with aggravated assault, possession of a weapon and breach of probation. He remains in custody.
Police say the victim and her attacker knew each other and police spokesperson Const. Rob Carver said the lack of details being released to the public on Monday stems from that connection.
“That’s been our policy for a long time,” Carver said. “It wasn’t a random attack. That changes the nature of the story and the nature of how people of Winnipeg would view this. Not that it isn’t a very dangerous and tragic situation the way it was. But if it’s random in nature, of course, it’s a different thing.”
CRASH: A man is trapped inside his vehicle after a rollover on near the Eight Mile intersection.
CRASH: A man is trapped inside his vehicle after a rollover on near the Eight Mile intersection. Paul Donaldson
A MAN is reportedly still in his vehicle after a single-vehicle rollover on the Cunningham Highway near the Eight Mile intersection.
An ambulance crew is en route to the scene at Glengallan.
A spokeswoman from Queensland Ambulance Services said it was not known at that stage whether the man was trapped.
An emergency call was made about 1.20pm this afternoon.
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**UPDATE #3 COUPLE NO LONGER CONSIDERED ENDANGERED/MISSING **
News Release from Oregon State Police
Posted on FlashAlert: March 18th, 2018 8:53 PM
On March 18, 2018 the Oregon State Police were notified by family that a Salt Lake City, Utah Greyhound employee made contact with both Wick and Eveler. They appeared to not be endangered and were on a bus to Boston.
Both families would like Wick and Eveler to know they are loved and want them to return home. They also want to thank the media for sharing the story and caring for the well-being of Wick and Eveler.
At this time, neither Wick or Eveler are considered endangered.
Source: Tillamook County Pioneer
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Send your kids back to school this season ready to conquer the classroom and look good while doing it. We’ve compiled a list of the best of the best in trendy school essentials. From stationery and school supply storage, to technology accessories and lunchtime items, your student will be prepared for success.
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The Archbishop of Canterbury has said he felt privileged to baptise Meghan Markle into the Church of England, describing the moment as “special” and “beautiful”. Meghan was baptised during a private ceremony at the Chapel Royal earlier this month, ahead of her wedding to Prince Harry. .
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Governor Kay Ivey said Friday that she has joined fellow Republican governors in sending a letter to House Speaker Paul Ryan and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, urging Congress to pass tax reform legislation.
The letter urges both houses of Congress to accomplish comprehensive tax reform on behalf of all Americans.
Ivey says cutting and simplifying taxes is the right thing to do.
Ivey also urged Congress to enact tax policies which encourage businesses to return to the United States, as well as policies which will remove burdensome regulations, resulting in businesses investing in their employees through higher wages and in growth of their businesses.
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SpaceX’s ground team hydraulically hoisted a 213-foot-tall (65-meter) Falcon 9 rocket vertical at pad 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center before dawn Monday ahead of a planned liftoff with a space station-bound robotic resupply craft.
Liftoff is set for 12:31 p.m. EDT (1631 GMT) Monday to begin a two-day pursuit of the space station with more than 6,400 pounds (2,900 kilograms) of experiments and supplies. Follow the launch live in our Mission Status Center.
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A man in a white jacket ambushed a woman on a Queens street Sunday, then dragged her to a fence and tried to rape her before she struggled free, cops said Sunday. The attacker shadowed the 35-year-old victim for several blocks as she walked home, then approached her from behind as she walked towards 74th St. and 37th Ave. in Jackson Heights at about 4:40 p.m. He yanked her by the arms, repeatedly punched her in the back of the head and then dragged her to a nearby fence after she fell to the ground, police said.
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The Latest on the search for two missing hikers at Grand Canyon National Park : Family members say two hikers swept away while crossing a remote creek in Grand Canyon National Park are the wife of a founder of Merrell Boot Co. and her stepgrandson.
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This Saturday, June 2nd, marks the 50th Anniversary of the Diamond Valley Parade and our 10th year of participating in it.
We have Beatrice the Be Well Bee back to visit and to hug everyone. She also loves to pose for photographs!
Also again this year we'll be serving up Cotton Candy to all the kids.....young and old, so stop by and get yours.
Any donations we receive for the Cotton Candy will be passed on to the Oilfield's Food Bank so please consider helping to stock their shelves a little bit, they sure could use the assistance.
Most of all - enjoy your day and take in all the fun things happening in both of our great little towns.
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It’s not often that you hear a star as big as as Drake throwing around terms like racial profiling — but Drizzy’s latest ordeal has the rapper screaming prejudice.
On Monday, after a fun weekend in Coachella, the 6 God posted an Instagram message, criticizing a private country club called, The Madison Club, for allegedly racially profiling him and his crew. He posted, and deleted a picture of the club’s logo and the caption, “The most offensive place I have ever stayed at in my life with staff who pick and choose who they are going to accommodate based on racial profiling ?? #Coachella.”
Drake’s post and delete proves that regardless of fortune and fame, nothing can prevent you being discriminated against as a person of color. It definitely got the attention of the club because they commented on Drizzy’s post:
Yikes! Drake got the #MadisonClub shooketh 👀 A post shared by The Shade Room (@theshaderoom) on Apr 17, 2017 at 8:54am PDT
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Police in New Jersey say they had to coax a German shepherd on a busy interstate to leave a dead pit bull that it was found lying next to.New Jersey state police said that troopers responded Thursday morning to a report of two dogs on the shoulder of Interstate 280 in Newark.The troopers say the pit bull was dead when they arrived. They say the German shepherd didn't want to leave its side, but they were able to coax it into a trooper's car.Authorities say neither dog was wearing a collar or any identification. The German shepherd was given to a dog rescue.It wasn't clear how the dog died. The case remains under investigation.
Round five of the 2018 Monster Energy Supercross Championship kicks off today at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland, California.
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CHI Memorial's mobile health coach will be visiting locations around the Tennessee Valley, offering mammography screenings the week of February 5.
Women in Hamilton, Marion, and Walker Counties with insurance must bring your insurance card and a photo ID, such as a driver’s license. Insurance will be filed for you.
Women without insurance may qualify for financial assistance. The MaryEllen Locher Breast Center receives grant funds from Avon Breast Cancer Crusade to provide women with education about and access to breast health services.
Partnerships with Tennessee Breast and Cervical Screening Program and the Susan G. Komen Foundation provide eligible uninsured and under-insured women with breast and cervical screenings. If an abnormality is discovered, the diagnostic workup is covered and a financial plan is provided for any follow-up care, according to CHI Memorial.
Women will need to know their doctor’s first and last name.
To schedule a screening, call 423-495-4040 or 866-591-2254.
Suburan train services on the Western line were affected this morning following detection of a rail fracture, police said.
The rail track developed a crack between Umroli and Boisar stations on the Western line and it was detected at around 7.50 am, a police official said.
Services on the Up line (towards Mumbai) were affected and they were late by 15 to 20 minutes during peak hours, he said. Railway officials were repairing the fracture, the official added.
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Winnipeg police have charged a fourth person with first-degree murder of a man who was beaten to death over an extended period of time inside an apartment building last year.
Mustafa Peyawary, 29, was found unresponsive in an apartment in Winnipeg's Fort Richmond neighbourhood on Aug. 13.
Aram Soroush, 25, was originally arrested in Vancouver on Jan. 10 after the Winnipeg Police Service issued a Canada-wide warrant for his arrest. Soroush was charged with conspiracy to commit murder when he was arrested, but on Friday police announced that charge had been upgraded to first-degree murder.
Police have already charged three other men with first-degree murder: Damir Kulic, 27, of Vancouver; Ahamed Althaaf Ismail, 29, of Edmonton; and Matthew Marjanovic, 29, of Winnipeg.
All four men are in police custody.
The investigation continues. Anyone with information can call police at 204-986-6508 or contact Crime Stoppers.
A large homeless group of youth and young adults have been hanging around the Shadle Park Presbyterian Churches property for the last two months. The churches youth elder, Christian McKinney, says it's been a concern for people who live in the neighborhood.
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Millwall defender Jake Cooper (right) has recovered from an ankle injury
Defender Jake Cooper could return to the Millwall line-up against Ipswich Town on Tuesday.
Midfielder Ryan Tunnicliffe may also feature for the Lions against his former club at The Den.
Ipswich are without defenders Adam Webster (ankle) and Tommy Smith (back), while Freddie Sears and Flynn Downes (both foot) are also doubts.
With midfielder Kevin Bru granted permission to leave, Adam McDonnell comes into Mick McCarthy's squad.
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Matt Moore, Miami Dolphins quarterback, does not ask himself "why not me", he keeps working and plans to compete as a new quarterback arrives in training camp to replace the injured Ryan Tannehill on Monday, Aug. 7, 2017.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Defense detected and tracked a single North Korean missile launch on Nov. 29, according to a DOD release. An initial assessment indicates that the missile was an intercontinental ballistic missile. The ICBM was launched from Sain Ni, North Korea, north of Pyongyang, and traveled east about 1,000 kilometers — about 620 miles — before splashing down in the Sea of Japan, within Japan’s Exclusive Economic Zone, an area that extends 200 nautical miles from its coast. A South Korean news agency reported that the South Korean army staged its own “precision strike . . .
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Deutsche Bank outlines organisation of revamped investment bank
FRANKFURT, June 15 Deutsche Bank has outlined clearly differentiated roles for the co-heads of its revamped investment bank to make it more efficient and is also creating a new global markets division.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump confirms top North Korean official Kim Yong Chol is heading to New York for talks on summit.
Robert Plant and the Sensational Space Shifters return to Chicago on February 20th for a show at the Riviera Theatre. Enter for your chance to win a pair of tickets to the SOLD OUT show! For more information visit jamusa.com
According to companies, profits were great in the first quarter. According to government statistics, not so much.
Profits for companies in the S&P 500 grew a stunning 26.3% in the first quarter compared to a year earlier, according to Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S. That measure, which is used by investors, benefited from a strong global...
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Wagner sophomore star won't go overlooked again Bashir Mason grew more and more annoyed. The Wagner coach had seen enough of Blake Francis, considering the young southpaw wasn’t the recruit Mason came to see play on the...
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Police have released images of a man filling up a stolen car with petrol just hours after the car went missing from a Melbourne home.
Investigators were told the keys to the 2017 metallic grey Land Rover were stolen from a home at Clayton South on March 12, with the thief returning the following day to take the car.
Later that day, a man was seen filling the stolen car with fuel at a petrol station at nearby Noble Park. The car remains missing.
A 55-year-old man was taken into custody after he was seen allegedly acting “erratically” while carrying a backpack at Melbourne’s Crown Casino on Wednesday, February 28.Victoria Police Acting Commander David Clayton told assembled reporters that the casino had been evacuated and the investigation was ongoing after the incident. Credit: Victoria Police via Storyful
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia -- Seven members of the Legislative Assembly in Russia's second-largest city, St. Petersburg, have urged local law enforcement to investigate an attack on LGBT activists.
Local lawmaker Boris Vishnevsky said on August 14 that he and six other lawmakers have written to the police chief of St. Petersburg and the Leningrad region, Sergei Umnov, urging him to fully investigate an attack that occurred on August 12.
Several young men used pepper spray to attack the LGBT activists, who had rallied in the city. Some 15 activists and journalists who were covering the rally were injured in the attack.
According to the journalists and lawmakers, police officers were standing not far from the site when the attack took place but did not interfere.
Some journalists have started their own investigations and published photos of the incident on Facebook.
It is expected that Umnov will respond to the lawmakers' note later on August 15.
GRANVILLE -- Firefighters have responded to a morning blaze that has reportedly destroyed a business on Granby Road, officials said Saturday.
Firefighters responded to a fire at 407 Granby Rd. just before 6 a.m., Granville Fire Capt. Joshua Rutola told WWLP.
Part of the building, which housed a business filled with wood-working equipment, collapsed on itself as firefighters worked to extinguish the blaze, Rutola reportedly said.
Crews will have to tear the building apart to ensure the fire is put out, the news outlet reported. The cause of the fire remains unclear.
Firefighters from other departments in Massachusetts and Connecticut also responded to the fire.
No injuries have been reported in conjunction with the blaze, according to WWLP.
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In this video grab provided by the RU-RTR Russian television via APTN, Russian Emergency Situation employees work at the scene of a derailment at a railway crossing near in the town of Pokrov, about 85 kilometers
53 miles) east of Moscow, Russia. Uzbekistan's Foreign Ministry says that 19 citizens of the ex-Soviet nation were killed when a train slammed into a bus carrying them near Moscow.
The PGA Tour is in West Virginia this week at The Old White TPC check out who our tipster has gone for with these The Greenbrier Classic golf betting tips
The Greenbrier Classic Golf Betting Tips
The PGA Tour is in West Virgina this week for the Greenbrier Classic being played at The Old White TPC.
While many of the world’s top players are now based in Europe for the upcoming Open and the Irish Open this coming week, there are still plenty of big names still plying their trade in the states.
Xander Schauffele won the event last season first his first PGA Tour win, he is 20/1 to repeat the feat this season.
Favourites for the event are Bubba Watson and Tony Finau, the two big hitters are both 12/1 to triumph.
The GM Tipster is having another good season, check out his profit so far at our golf betting tips home page.
Birdman is the latest celebrity to join Complex‘s Joe La Puma for some Sneaker Shopping. The Cash Money bossman talks all about his favorite sneakers growing up, the classic Cash Money style, and his deal with Lugz. He also gives big props to Reebok, saying that they’re the brand to put his hometown of New Orleans on the map.
The CEO also discloses why he always makes sure to stay away from Lil Wayne and Drake’s sneaker deals, even though they are his artists.
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* BOARD APPROVES INCREASE IN QUARTERLY CASH DIVIDEND FOR THE 23RD CONSECUTIVE YEAR
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KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — An Afghan official says that at least one police officer has been killed by a roadside bomb in eastern Logar province.
Salim Saleh, spokesman for the provincial governor in Logar, said Monday that four other people including a district police commander and three road construction engineers were wounded in the blast.
Meanwhile at least six people were wounded in another explosion near the western city of Herat Sunday evening.
No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attacks in Logar and Herat provinces.
Austin officials have voted to replace Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples Day.
The Austin City Council voted Thursday to change Monday’s holiday to one that celebrates Native Americans.
The resolution says honoring Christopher Columbus’s role in history promotes values of intolerance and violence and that the city must oppose racism toward Native Americans, which can lead to inequality.
Many cities have changed the holiday’s name in an effort toward healing and reconciliation. Seattle, Denver, Albuquerque and Los Angeles have also recently renamed the holiday, which is observed on the second Monday in October.
Image caption The ban will remain in place until the cause of Sunday's accident is known
A council in Hampshire has banned bouncy castles and other inflatables on its land following the death of a three-year-old girl in Norfolk.
Ava-May Littleboy suffered a fatal head injury when she was thrown from an inflatable trampoline which "exploded" at Gorleston Beach on Sunday.
Havant Borough Council said it had not had any incidents in its area.
But it said it was imposing the ban until an inquiry into the cause the explosion in Norfolk was complete.
A council spokesman said: "It has been decided that until the reason for the explosion of the bouncy castle has been identified, such that the risk can be properly managed by the event organiser, Havant Borough Council will not permit the use of bouncy castles or inflatables at any events taking place on its land.
"The position will be reviewed once the outcome of the inquiry into the cause of the explosion of the bouncy castle is known."
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by Sam Husseini
"Trump won the 2016 nomination and election largely because he was able to pose as a populist and anti-interventionist 'America Firster.' Similarly, Obama won the 2008 election in good part because he promised 'hope and change' and because he had given a speech years earlier against the then-impending invasion of Iraq. Short of disclosure of diaries or other documents from these politicians, we can’t know for certain if they planned on reversing much of what they promised or if the political establishment compelled them to change, but they both eventually perpetrated a massive fraud. What is perhaps most striking is actually how quickly each of them backtracked on their alleged purpose." (04/17/17)
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“New arrivals to Hodeida are overwhelming already weakened health facilities and overburdening vulnerable host communities. Many displaced families are hosted in cramped accommodation, while others are living in empty buildings and open spaces. As a result of limited health services in their areas of origin, newly displaced persons are now increasingly prone to upper respiratory tract infections, skin diseases, eye infections and pneumonia,” WHO’s office in Yemen said in a statement.
Related Coverage Guilford Police remind residents to secure homes after multiple burglaries
GILFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — A man is facing charges after Guilford police say he burglarized a home.
According to police, a resident reported a burglary in progress at one of his neighbor’s homes on Monday.
Officials quickly responded to the scene and established a perimeter in the area where the suspect reportedly fled.
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Officers from multiple towns including State Police as well as fire crews searched for the suspect who was ultimately found hiding in a marsh.
The male suspect, whose name is being withheld at this time, was subsequently arrested and is facing burglary and interfering charges.
A number of daytime burglaries have been taking place in Guilford as of late. Police are working to determine if this man is connected to any of those incidents.
Southampton have sacked manager Claude Puel with immediate effect.
The Frenchman took over at St Mary's last summer and guided Saints to the EFL Cup final, where they lost to Manchester United, and an eighth-placed finish in last season's Premier League.
But the board has opted to make a change, dismissing the former Lyon and Nice boss. A statement from Southampton said the club had "terminated the contract of Claude Puel with immediate effect".
It continued: " Everyone at Southampton would like to express our thanks to Claude for his hard work and commitment this year.
"The highlight of the season was a memorable day at Wembley in the EFL Cup final, a day our fans will always treasure. We wish Claude well for the future.
"The search for a new management team is under way.
"We are confident that we will find the right fit in line with the long term vision of the club."
Source: PA
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Michael Nash highlights the key takeaways from a recent study that evaluates driver distraction when using some of the latest infotainment systems on the market
New research suggests that drivers operating the most up-to-date vehicle infotainment systems typically take their eyes and attention off the road, as well as hands off the wheel, for dangerously long periods of time….
Families gather to watch the ball drop Saturday afternoon during the Minnesota Children's Museum of Rochester Noon Year's Eve Family Party. The even was repeated at 6 p.m. Becky Wendland and her daughter, Maeby, of Rochester, gather to watch the ball drop Saturday afternoon at the Minnesota Children's Museum of Rochester Noon Year's Eve Family Party.
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Miami Marlins catcher J.T. Realmuto lost his arbitration case with the club on Friday and will have a salary of $2.9 million this season.
Realmuto had requested $3.5 million after making $562,500 in 2017.
First baseman Justin Bour won his case against the Marlins and will make $3.4 million. Miami offered $3 million.
Realmuto batted .278 with 17 homers and 65 RBIs last season but his status with the club is shaky. New ownership that includes chief executive Derek Jeter has sharply reduced payroll and Realmuto reportedly is concerned with the direction of the club.
Among the offseason departures are National League MVP Giancarlo Stanton, fellow All-Star Marcell Ozuna and solid regulars Dee Gordon and Christian Yelich.
Bour batted .289 with 25 homers and 83 RBIs in just 108 games last season. He made $552,500 in 2017.
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Sirius Petroleum PLC (SRSP.LN) said Monday it will get $10 million from BP Oil International, a subsidiary of BP PLC (BP.LN), to sell 500,000 barrels of oil from the Ororo fields.
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Williamson will develop programs to boost the company's employee engagement and align with its business goals.
NEW YORK: American International Group has appointed Anita Williamson as global head of employee communications, effective immediately, the company said on Monday.
Reporting to SVP and chief communications officer Cindy Leggett-Flynn, Williamson will develop programs to boost the company’s employee engagement and align with its business goals.
Williamson was previously VP of global internal communications at Chubb. Prior, she was SVP of corporate communications at Marsh and a spokesperson for Consolidated Edison of New York. She started her career in TV news.
TORONTO — Ontario’s new Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford is addressing supporters at a rally in Toronto tonight.
Christine Elliott, who placed second to Ford in the leadership race and initially contested his victory, is expected to introduce him at the event.
Members of the Tory caucus are also expected to attend the so-called “unity rally.”
The Progressive Conservative leadership contest was triggered by the resignation of former leader Patrick Brown amid sexual harassment allegations.
The Tories have been leading in the polls despite the turmoil they’ve been in since Brown stepped down in January.
Ontario’s provincial election is expected to be held on June 7.
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3:07 So what can Trump actually do in his first 100 days?
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If there are two words that sum up Costa Rica, it is “Pura Vida”. Literally translated as “Pure Life”, Pura Vida means much more than its basic definition. The saying can be used as simply as “you’re welcome” or “hello”. Or even as a statement or a response to “how are you”. Yet in my opinion, Pura Vida symbolizes an entire way of life that Ticos (the nickname for Costa Ricans) enjoy.
Bloomington Woman Jailed in Fatal Beating of Husband
The Woman Called the Police About a Domestic Dispute
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (AP) – A Bloomington woman is jailed in the fatal beating of her husband.
The Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office says the 53-year-old man suffered blows to the head Sunday and died at Hennepin County Medical Center several hours later.
Police say the 51-year-old woman had called authorities about a domestic dispute.
Officers found her husband unconscious.
Authorities have not said how the blows were inflicted.
CANTON, Ohio (WHBC) – What you’re driving over is probably more important than the condition of the roadway itself, so the Stark County Engineer’s Office has two dozen culvert replacement projects to take care of this construction season.
One of them has Atwater Avenue NE in Lexington Township closed just south of Greenbower Street for the rest of the week.
Another one is being done this week on Ridge Avenue SW, just south of Route 800 or Cleveland Avenue.
There are about a thousand culverts in Stark County, and that’s just under the county roads.
The pipes are inspected every year or two.
KL shares marginally higher after morning session
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 11 — Bursa Malaysia finished the morning session marginally higher on earlier gains pared by profit-taking.
The benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) stood at 1,721.90, just 0.65 of-a-point better, from last Friday's close of 1,721.25.
The index opened 0.32 of-a-point lower at 1,720.93, and had traded 1,725.74 and 1,720.17 throughout the morning session.
Market breadth was positive with gainers outpacing decliners 354 to 343, while 344 counters were unchanged, 811 untraded and 28 others suspended.
Turnover stood at 813.02 million shares worth RM666.65 million. — Bernama
March 19 (Reuters) - Xerium Technologies Inc:
* XERIUM TECHNOLOGIES ANNOUNCES REVIEW OF STRATEGIC ALTERNATIVES TO MAXIMIZE SHAREHOLDER VALUE
* XERIUM TECHNOLOGIES INC - ‍ALTERNATIVES COULD INCLUDE A SALE OF COMPANY OR OF ITS DIVISIONS AND SELECTED ASSETS IN SEPARATE TRANSACTIONS,
* XERIUM TECHNOLOGIES INC - ‍ALTERNATIVES COULD INCLUDE A STRATEGIC MERGER, A REVERSE MORRIS TRUST TRANSACTION, OR OTHER BUSINESS COMBINATION​
* XERIUM TECHNOLOGIES INC - ‍ ENGAGED TN CAPITAL ADVISORS LLC AS FINANCIAL ADVISOR AND LATHAM & WATKINS LLP AS LEGAL ADVISOR TO ASSIST IN PROCESS​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
In the past, we have seen a few electric cars being discounted significantly on top of EV incentives, but there seems to be a new wave of them lately.
It appears to coincide with the next-generation of EVs coming to market which represents a more important step up than previous generations.
With more range and features for a lower price, electric vehicles like the Tesla Model 3, Chevy Bolt EV, and the next-gen Nissan Leaf are changing people’s expectations of electric cars.
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PARIS (AP) — The French interior minister says police have arrested two suspected radicals who were allegedly preparing an “imminent” attack in France as it prepares to vote this weekend in the first round of its presidential election.
Matthias Fekl said at a brief news conference Tuesday that the arrests took place in the southern city of Marseille.
He said those arrested were suspected of preparing an attack in the coming days.
Roux: The memo discredits their own conspiracy theory. The dossier was not the motivating factor for any of the investigations. Carter page was being investigated before he was a apart of Team Trump and the information from George Papadopoulos is what started the investigation into the Trump campaign, not the Steele dossier.
According to Tanjug, he told reporters after the meeting that there was "a high level of agreement" between them on "key matters significant to the state and the nation." At the same time, Vucic "underscored that Serbia is a secular state," and "highlighted the role of the Serbian Orthodox Church in preserving the Serbian cultural, spiritual and national identity in the former Yugoslavia and around the world."
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The Sabal Trail Pipeline is a project undertaken by Spectra Energy, NextEra and Duke Energy to transport gas through a 515-mile pipe that crosses Alabama, Georgia and Florida, expected to be completed in June 2017.
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The Howl & The Hum aren't like other bands.
After all, most bands aren't named after an Allen Ginsberg poem. Most bands don't play shows entirely in the dark. And most bands don't write their debut singles about their grandparents' golden wedding anniversary.
But then, no one said The Howl & The Hum about to play by the rules.
New single 'Manea' is incoming, and it's a brooding piece of expansive indie songwriting that nods towards Massive Attack or Portishead.
A driving, intense performance, the vocal recalls Thom Yorke while hurtling head-long into fresh ground.
The track itself is seemingly "a Twin Peaks-style mystery in another little village in the Midlands"...
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Kenny Stills on playing in the playoffs Sunday
Dolphins wide receiver Kenny Stills on playing in the playoffs Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Headlines about Hooker Furniture have been trending somewhat positive recently, according to Alpha One. The research group, a division of Accern, scores the sentiment of press coverage by reviewing more than 20 million blog and news sources.
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The Chiefs aren’t safe yet, but they remain on top of the AFC West for another week after their impressive 26-15 win over the Raiders.
Here are the updated standings after Week 14 (divisional record in parentheses):
Kansas City Chiefs 7-6 (3-1)
Los Angeles Chargers 7-6 (2-2)
Oakland Raiders 6-7 (2-3)
Denver Broncos 4-9 (2-3)
The Chiefs have the same record as LA after the Chargers blew out the Washington Redskins. Fortunately for the Chiefs they have the tiebreaker for now since they beat the Chargers in Week 3.
The Chiefs and Chargers play each other in what is now the biggest game of the season for both teams in Week 15. The winner would control its own destiny for the remainder of the season.
The Raiders, meanwhile, have a tough road after their loss. They face the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday Night Football next week. It’d be difficult for Oakland to win the division and/or make the postseason at this point, but it’s still possible.
It reached a maximum of 25.4 Degrees Celsius in Kilkenny, according to www.kilkennyweather.com.
It was a record breaking temperature but the balmy weather may have peaked in Kilkenny.
Temperatures today are expected to hit 23 Degrees Celsius but it will drop to 18 and 19 Degrees Celsius tomorrow and Friday.
Israeli and Egyptian forces are secret allies in a battle with ISIS, according to a startling new report.
The New York Times said Saturday that unmarked Israeli drones, helicopters and planes conducted more than 100 strikes against the jihadis in Egypt’s northern Sinai over a period of more than two years.
The clandestine missions, the report says, have the blessing of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, who realized he desperately needed help.
American officials, the newspaper said, believe the collaboration helped the Egyptian military gain the upper hand in its nearly five-year battle with the militants.
The need for secrecy is so great that the only Egyptians who know about the de facto alliance are a small number of military and intelligence officers.
Some of the aircraft fly circuitous routes to their targets so they don’t appear to come from Israel, the Times said.
Twenty nations agree to consider tougher sanctions to press North Korea to give up its nuclear weapons as U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson warns Pyongyang it could trigger a military response if it does not choose negotiations. Grace Lee reports.
A motorcycle driver killed in a crash while being chased by Batavia police Saturday had been identified, police said Monday.Joseph Graves, 31, of Batavia was riding his motorcycle at a high rate of speed and a Batavia police squad car attempted to make a traffic stop on Wind Energy Pass at Kirk Road at about 5:25 p.m., police said.Police said Graves failed to stop at a stop sign at Wind Energy Pass and Wagner Road and continued west to the 1200-block of Wind Energy Pass where it struck the rear of a passenger vehicle backing into the street from a private driveway.Graves was pronounced dead at the scene and a female passenger was airlifted to Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove in critical condition. The driver of the car was not injured.The crash is under investigation by the Kane County Sheriff's Department and Kane County Accident Reconstruction Team.
Beardsley Bart, Connecticut’s own Prognosticating Prairie Dog, came out early this morning to share his weather forecast with a small gathering of his friends. He did not see his shadow, anticipating an early spring. His forecast is at odds with Punxatawny Phil, who is looking forward to six more weeks of winter.
“Beardsley Bart is a very early riser and when he came out this morning, he confirmed that he did not see his shadow,” said Zoo Director Gregg Dancho. “He’s happy to report spring is just around the corner and he looks forward to all his friends coming to visit him soon.”
The joint committees play an active role in many fields to enhance Iranian investments in the Special Economic Zone in Duqm and Sohar Industrial Estate. The joint committees play an active role in many fields to enhance Iranian investments in the Special Economic Zone in Duqm and Sohar Industrial Estate.
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Vote For Minnesota's Best Hard Cider The air's getting crisp, every store has some form of pumpkin spice in stock, and fall is sweeping into Minnesota!
Guide To 2017 Labor Day Weekend Events In MinnesotaSporting and cultural events will mark the transition from summer to fall during the Labor Day weekend. Minnesota will feature some of the best entertainment productions. While baseball features prominently on many Labor Day weekend schedules, for other activities a weekend guide can be useful.
HUNDREDS of people attended a Christmas food festival at a garden centre near Wargrave.
Hare Hatch Sheeplands offered festive food and drink during the two-day event.
There were also cookery demonstrations, wine, beer and gin tastings and performances from local a capella groups Avenue and Cantata Conviva.
Organiser Andrea Burlingham said: “It was wonderful to see so many of our customers enjoying themselves and getting into the Christmas spirit.”
Arsenal are in the midst of a squad overhaul which has led to Bernd Leno, Stephan Lichtsteiner and Sokratis Papastathopoulos signing on the dotted line.
Another raft of new recruits are likely to come through the door too as Sven Mislintat and Raul Sanllehi throw their weight around in the transfer market.
Freiburg’s Caglar Soyuncu and Juventus’ Medhi Benatia have been linked with moves to Arsenal to partner Papastathopoulos in the heart of defence.
Papastathopoulos’ Greece team-mate Manolas has refused to rule out joining up with him in the future though, potentially putting him on the Gunners’ radar.
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Here are the starting lineups for Game 2 of the ALDS between the Indians and Yankees at Progressive Field. First pitch is scheduled for 5:28 p.m.
INDIANS
SS Francisco Lindor.
CF Jason Kipnis.
2B Jose Ramirez.
DH Edwin Encarnacion.
1B Carlos Santana.
RF Jay Bruce.
LF Austin Jackson.
C Yan Gomes.
3B Giovanny Urshela.
RHP Corey Kluber, 18-4, 2.25.
YANKEES
LF Brett Gardner.
RF Aaron Judge.
C Gary Sanchez.
SS Didi Gregorius.
2B Starlin Castro.
1B Greg Bird.
CF Aaron Hicks.
DH Jacoby Ellsbury.
3B Todd Frazier.
LHP CC Sabathia, 14-5, 3.69.
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With the unusually forceful "bumping" (or "re-accommodation") of a United Airlines passenger last week, the airline has been forced to apologize for breaking his nose and knocking out two of his teeth, and "flying the friendly skies" has taken on a new meaning. Meanwhile, United CEO Oscar Munoz defended the forceful removal, saying it was "established procedures." Social media was quick to respond and many loyal United customers promised to stop flying with them. United’s stock fell 1.1% following the incident, wiping out $255 million off the airline’s market cap. Then, on Saturday, a couple flying to Costa Rica for their wedding were accompanied off their flight by a U.S. marshal after they sat in the wrong seats, even though they moved to the correct seats when asked. Looks as though United has a long way to go to right its ship. Cartoon by Ed Hall.
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After several high profile DUI related traffic collisions over the years, CHP implemented the “Enough is Enough” safety campaign to reduce the number of drivers on the road under the influence.
During the campaign, officials found a spike in the number of people driving high.
According to the Golden Gate Division, during their campaign – which took place during the month of January - they arrested 307 impaired drivers for DUI and of those arrests 13 of them were under the influence of marijuana. Compared to reports from 2017, at least 261 people were arrested for DUI and two of those arrests where weed related.
“We want to remind people that although marijuana has been legalized recreationally, it is not legal to drive under the influence of marijuana,” said CHP officer John Fransen. “We cannot stress that enough.”
CHP says they will continue with their zero-tolerance enforcement effort through the Super Bowl weekend in hopes of keeping the roads safe.
Meldrum Academy hosted a special event to acknowledge being recognised with a national sports award for innovation and achievement in delivering PE and extra-curricular sport.
The Oldmeldrum school received sportscotland’s sought-after gold status School Sports Award from Ian McGregor, the partnership manager at the national agency for sport in Scotland, at a special assembly on Thursday, November 9.
The Gordon Schools in Huntly received the same award on the Wednesday.
Ellon Academy Community Campus has also achieved this prestigious status.
Nine other schools were presented with silver awards and three were honoured with bronze.
Cllr Gillian Owen, Aberdeenshire Council’s Education and Children’s Services Committee chair, said: “I congratulate Meldrum as well as Ellon Academy Community Campus for this excellent achievement. It is also pleasing to see schools in Aberdeenshire being given silver and bronze.”
The Better Business Bureau is warning residents to be wary of solicitors asking for donations to fill care packages for soldiers overseas. Representatives from Warrior Box Marketing have been asking Fargo area residents to "sponsor" boxes that would later be filled with items to be sent to soldiers.
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Simmons is dealing with a right wrist contusion and is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Raptors, Josh Robbins of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
It's unclear exactly when Simmons suffered the injury, though the fact that it's being listed as a bruise suggests it's nothing overly serious. Still, there's certainly a chance the Magic opt to hold him out Tuesday, so his status will be one to watch leading up to tip-off. If Simmons were to be held out, Shelving Mack and Mario Hezonja would likely see added minutes, especially with Evan Fournier (knee) still sitting out.
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - HSHS St. Mary opened their community garden Thursday.
The garden will be featured on the hospital campus and will be cared for by volunteers.
The food from the garden will go towards weekly meals prepared by HSHS St. Mary's.
The food not used in the meals will go to a local food pantry.
The Bristol Sports Hall of Fame recently held their 20th annual recognition dinner at Nuchie’s Restaurant honoring over 100 athletes who have maintained at least an 88 point grade average, earned three varsity letters and exhibited team spirit and sportsmanship in school and on the field of play.
Six students, two from each high school were given $1500 scholarships for their student athlete efforts.
The BSHOF has honored over 2,000 scholar athletes since its founding in 1997 and has awarded over $57,000 in scholarship money. Kendra Morales was also given the Joe McGinn Award.
For more information about the Bristol Sports Hall of Fame, visit its website at http://www.bshof.org.
Bronx, NY – Following their 3-2 Sunday night loss to their rivals, the Boston Red Sox, the New York Yankees are in need of wins. With Boston holding on to a 5.5 games advantage for the American League East lead, the Yanks need to defeat the New York Mets in their upcoming four-game Subway Series. Failure to do so hinders their postseason chances.
At this stage in the season, the only role remaining for the Amazins is one of spoilers.
While their chances of reaching the postseason is over, they could make it difficult for any team in position. If they Yankees aren’t careful, they could be potentially swept before they head out to Boston a weekend showdown. Who will win? Who will lose?
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SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers are easing linebacker Reuben Foster back into the system after he missed the start of the offseason program while dealing with a domestic violence case that was eventually dropped.
Foster was not allowed to participate in the offseason program until a judge ruled last week that he wouldn’t have to stand trial on domestic violence charges. The judge determined there was no evidence that Foster ever hit his ex-girlfriend.
Foster rejoined the Niners last Thursday but has been held out of team drills as he gets back up to speed. He took part in individual drills during organized team activities but spent the time during team drills doing conditioning or watching teammates.
Defensive coordinator Robert Salah said there’s no rush to get Foster back into team drills but added it won’t take long for Foster to get back up to speed.
View of broken power lines poles on the streets of Yabucoa town after Hurricane Maria passed through Puerto Rico. PEDRO PORTAL pportal@miamiherald.com
Today Paul Pepper visits with TARA FLYNN, MD, MU Health Care, about the current flu season, and what you need to know to keep yourself healthy! Dr. Flynn says, "many of us can ride out the flu," and that sometimes the best medicine is simply staying hydrated and getting plenty of rest. At [4:21] HANNAH REEVES reminds everyone that there are only three days left to see the Masters Exhibit at Sager | Braudis Gallery in downtown Columbia! Once that closes and 2018 begins, the gallery shifts to monthly exhibits, "effectively doubling the number of artists represented." Watch for details! December 27, 2017
Enjoy the comedic production of “Don’t Kick the Turkeys” in which a church learns the meaning of serving the community.
Performances will be February 9-11 at Chautauqua Auditorium at Getzendaner Park in Waxahachie.
Show times are:
Friday, February 9 – 7:30 PM
Saturday, February 10 – 7:30 PM
Sunday, February 11 – 2:30 PM
Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the door and online through the theatre website at www.waxahachiecommunitytheatre.com. (NOTE: A service charge will be added to the price of each ticket for online purchases.) Preschool children get in free with a paid adult admission.
Contact the WCT box office at 972.646.1050 or via email at wct.texas@gmail.com for further information.
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Bob Peck, Credit Suisse head of global internet investment banking, discusses Facebook’s data woes as well as how other companies like those in the retail sector are utilizing data to innovate.
Those in the nonprofit world know how precious volunteers are. They use their time, talents and skills to help others, because they care.
And there is a side benefit…Helping Feels Good! In fact, there is data that shows volunteering has a very positive impact on mental and physical health.
That’s why Neighbors4Neighbors created a volunteer matching website, www.helpingfeelsgood.org , with over 1,500 volunteers willing to do everything from teach music to translation services, graphic design to gardening. You need it, they’ve got it.
Neighbors4Neighbors encourages community-based organizations to sign up and enter projects. It’s an easy and free process with online training and guidance from the N4N staff.
For everything you need to get started, email Marcia@neighbors4neighbors.org. Volunteers can register at www.helpingfeelsgood.org.
Kelela’s Take Me Apart album is no longer a craving — the project is now here to move your mind, body and soul. The genre blending artist’s 14-track opus is a moody mix of aural experiences that beg for the listener to think outside of the box on subjects like love, self confidence and a wide array of mixed emotions.
“If you want something to happen, it’s not by chance. The greater the risks and the more uncomfortable you feel, the greater the outcome and the potential gain,” Kelela told The Fader.
READ: Kelela Pushes Past The “Frontline” In Search Of Real Love
The singer’s Take Me Apart project is available for purchase on Apple Music now.
READ: Kelela Proves She’s A Goddess In “LMK” (Video)
Ballistic-missile defense systems, mainly imported from the U.S., form the largest spending category in the Japanese defense ministry’s budget request for the next fiscal year, which proposes funding for three interception systems. Requested aircraft purchases also are dominated by U.S. products. The budget request for the year beginning April 1, 2018, calls for a 2.5% increase over the 2017 allocation and targets spending of more than ¥5 trillion ($44 billion) for the first time. ...
‘Pornography is a root cause of school shootings’
WASHINGTON: A Republican congresswoman from Tennessee blamed pornography — as well as a host of other cultural issues — for school shootings, during a recent meeting.
Diane Black, who is running for governor of Tennessee, made the comments while speaking to a group of ministers during a “listening session” recently, according to media which reported the story and included audio of the remarks.
The comment about pornography came as Black wondered what was driving some children to such violent ends. “What makes them do that?” she said. “Because as a nurse, I go back to root causes.” She then listed a couple of these root causes, which included pornography, as well as “deterioration of the family” and violence in movies.
Rowan Atkinson-starrer ‘Johnny English Strikes Again’ rolls out new trailer
LONDON: Starring the man who’s made home into our hearts as Mr. Bean since long, ‘Johnny English’ franchise is ready to roll out its third edition this year titled ‘Johnny English Strikes Again’ and its trailer was recently released for everyone to see.
The film features famous spy Johnny English, played by Rowan Atkinson, who - after a cyber-attack that reveals the identity of all of the active undercover agents in Britain - is forced to come out of retirement to find the mastermind hacker.
Alongside Rowan Atkinson, the film stars Olya Kurylenko, Emma Thompson, Jake Lucy, Ben Miller, Adam James and various eminent other celebrities.
Produced by Chris Clark and Andrew Warren, ‘Johnny English’ is slated to release on 20 September.
BRIEF-Cambian Group names new CFO
* Anoop Kang will be joining board as chief financial officer in July 2017.
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With dual entry and exit, a lower step height, a larger entry opening and a larger operator compartment, the Raymond® truck gives operators increased foot, leg and headroom, allowing for improved ergonomics.
The Model 4460 includes several unique features to maximize efficiency and productivity. These features include an open view mast design with integral side shift, which is combined with a three-stage mast and full free lift. The Model 4460 has oil-cooled disc brakes that reduce cost of ownership by keeping the brakes free of dust and debris.
Wood will start Friday in place of the injured Rich Hill, Andy McCullough of the Los Angeles Times reports Monday.
Hill was placed on the disabled list Monday, officially opening up his starting slot for Wood. The lefty has been wild this season, issuing six walks in just nine innings, but he has held opponents to just one run on three hits in large part thanks to eight strikeouts. When Wood has had his chances to start, he has been successful -- he owns a 3.39 ERA over 78 career starts -- so he should be considered a cut above the typical spot starter.
State to upgrade pier for use by off-shore wind projects
NEW LONDON, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut is planning to spend $15 million to upgrade the State Pier in New London for use by developers of several offshore wind projects.
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy announced a plan Tuesday that would include construction of a heavy lift pad on the pier.
He says the improvements would give developers a well-protected harbor from which to deploy equipment for the construction of wind turbines off the coasts of Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New York and New Jersey.
Malloy says the spending, which must be approved by the state Bond Commission, would help spur economic development that could turn the city into a hub for the offshore wind industry.
State officials say the development also will provide a better link from Long Island Sound to the region's freight rail system.
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The relatives of victims of Jaipur’s serial child molester Rameez, 27, sought a narco analysis test of the prime accused to uncover the “efforts to subdue the case. Rameez, accused of molesting nearly a dozen young boys over six years and recording several videos of the acts, was arrested on February 9. The families wrote to Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje on Tuesday, seeking the test on Rameez. They also met Jaipur police commissioner Sanjay Agarwal.
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“The accused is well-educated and is trying to manipulate the investigation through money and power. As we have stated earlier, a dog was sent after one of the victims by the Ramganj police when the victim and his father had gone to the police station to lodge a complaint. This shows that the police is hand in glove with the accused,” the complainants have said.
In this Wednesday, June 6, 1017 photo, crews work to replace railings on the Tridge in Midland, Mich. Work is moving forward on a $2.7 million project to restore a three-way pedestrian footbridge in Michigan and it's on schedule to fully reopen this fall.
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Great news, everyone! Despite delays, some reportedly related to Donald Glover’s turn in the Han Solo Star Wars prequel, Atlanta will be returning to FX for Season 2 very, very soon. Unless it’s not. But it probably is! Series star Lakeith Stanfield took to Instagram this weekend to tweet a cast photo and tease the season’s apparent release date: sometime in February 2018. And that’s when the confusion began.
Stanfield went on to change both the month and the year of Atlanta’s return several times, from April 2018 to February 2020 and so on and so forth. FX has yet to announce an official schedule for the show’s second season, but we do know the cast has wrapped shooting, so that’s something to cling to. Stanfield’s photo currently claims Season 2 will drop in January 2019, which we’re going to assume is a hilarious joke, because that’s honestly too far away.
Guests will enter through a "magical" wardrobe where they can choose a 70s-inspired cocktail and have a complimentary brow treatment or a "Bene-makeupper".
After this they enter the nightclub area where they can have a dance. Benefit will be handing out samples to people who complete "missions".
It takes place at the Old Truman Brewery in east London on 20 and 21 October, and will then move to Liverpool on 25 and 26 October.
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Sokoto state Command, says it has seized a truck containing 300 bags of foreign rice concealed within 350 bags of made in Nigeria ones.
The state Comptroller, Alhaji Nasir Ahmed, disclosed this on Monday at the command’s headquarters while displaying the seized items.
Ahmed said that the team of the state task force had on Dec. 9, intercepted the truck on the Sokoto, Gusau road containing the 650 mixed bags of rice.
He assured that the command would not relent in its effort to ensure that no person or group of persons sabotaged the effort of the NCS and the growth of the nation’s economy.
“We will keep pursuing them to ensure no foreign rice passes our borders, as smugglers can do everything possible to succeed in their unlawful strive,” Ahmed said.
He said that the command would contact manufacturers of the made in Nigeria rice, Labana Rice Mill, from Kebbi state, to ascertain whether the remaining rice were from their company. (NAN)
(WPSA) – The Spartanburg County Coroner’s Office is responding to a crash at the corner of East Georgia Road and SJ Workman Highway in Woodruff.
Highway Patrol says the crash happened around 4:40pm.
We will update this story as more information becomes available.
The most festive month of the year will be capped off with Memorial Day weekend, including the third-annual 901Fest at Tom Lee Park.
901Fest is all about celebrating Memphis and supporting local music on multiple stages.
The festival features local artists selling unique arts and handcrafts, food from local vendors, with an airshow and fireworks finale set to Memphis music.
The lineup includes Southern Avenue, 8-Ball and MJG, and the Mighty Souls Brass Band as headliners.
Click here to see the full lineup for 901Fest.
The weekend full of events includes city pools opening for the first time this season and Military Appreciation Night at AutoZone Park on Saturday for the Redbirds game.
Click here to check out some more fun Memorial Day activities.
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FAR HILLS, N.J. — Two-time champion Karrie Webb has received a special exemption to the U.S. Women’s Open at Shoal Creek in Alabama.
Webb won consecutive U.S. Women’s Open titles by a combined 13 shots when she was at the top of her game. She beat Cristie Kerr and Meg Mallon by five shots at The Merit Club outside Chicago in 2000 and Se Ri Pak by eight shots at Pine Needles in North Carolina a year later.
The U.S. Women’s Open at Shoal Creek starts May 31.
Webb received a 10-year exemption for her 2001 victory, and she has remained exempt through other categories every year since then.
The Australian is the first player to receive a special exemption to the Women’s Open since Pak in 2016 at CordeValle.
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Defending champion Novak Djokovic had a slow start to his first match of 2017 before prevailing 7-6 (1), 6-3 over Jan-Lennard Struff in the first round of the Qatar Open on Monday.
Second-seeded Djokovic trailed 4-0 in the opener before recovering to 5-5 and finally finding his form in the tiebreaker, where his 63rd-ranked German opponent won only one point.
The second-ranked Serb broke serve in the first and last games of the second set to close out the match.
Djokovic next plays Horacio Zeballos, who beat Florian Mayer 6-7 (3), 6-4, 7-6 (9).
Top-seeded Andy Murray plays 69th-ranked Jeremy Chardy of France in his opener on Tuesday.
Murray, who took the top ranking from Djokovic at the end of last year, was in action on Monday with Mariusz Fyrstenberg in the doubles. The pair lost to David Marrero and Nenad Zimonjic 6-2, 6-4.
JOHOR BARU: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency has launched a search-and-rescue operation for two anglers who went missing after their boat sank about 500 nautical miles from Middle Rocks off Kota Tinggi yesterday.
MMEA (Southern Region) deputy director (operations) Capt (Maritime) Sanifah Yusof said the anglers, Tan Soon Heng, 35, and Chan Chong Kuok, 51, both from here, disappeared after they were spotted by the Abu Bakar Maritime Base in Middle Rocks clinging onto their boat which sank at 4.20 pm yesterday.
The MMEA launched the SAR operation soon after it was notified of the mishap by the Abu Bakar Maritime Base, Sanifah said in a statement today.
An MMEA patrol boat rushed to the location but found that the boat had sunk and the two anglers were missing, Sanifah said, adding that the SAR operation resumed today with 30 personnel from the MMEA, Marine Police and Royal Malaysian Navy. — Bernama
Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Zanganeh urged the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) to support Iran, the OPEC’s no. 3 oil producer, against the new US sanctions, in a letter seen by Reuters. Zanganeh noted: “I would like to … seek OPEC’s support in accordance with Article 2 of the OPEC Statute, which emphasizes […] The post Iran seeks OPEC support against US sanctions – Reuters appeared first on Forex Crunch.
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ELIZABETHTON, TN (WJHL) – News Channel 11 is following a crash involving a tractor-trailer in Carter County. The crash was reported Elizabethton Police Department says the driver of the truck just has minor injuries.
The contents of the truck will have to be offloaded, and traffic will be affected intermittently until the scene is clear.
The accident happened on 19E and the lanes headed towards Hampton are closed.
Image caption The shooting happened in the early hours of Friday, where a man in his 20s was seriously injured
Three people have been arrested in connection with a shooting where a man was injured.
Emergency services were called to Bull Street in Nuneaton just before 03:00 BST on Friday and a man in his late 20s was taken to hospital, where he remains in a serious condition.
A 22-year-old man from Birmingham and a 37-year-old man from Bedworth were arrested on Queens Road on Tuesday.
A woman from Nuneaton was arrested on Wednesday, all three remain in custody.
Warwickshire Police said the men were arrested as part of a pre-arranged operation by officers in connection with the incident.
Det Ch Insp Pete Hill, from the force, said investigations are ongoing but it is believed to be an "isolated incident".
He urged anyone with further information that could help the inquiry to come forward.
Piper Jaffray warns that electric trucks from Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) pose a long-term threat to some trucking names.
Cummins (NYSE:CMI) and PACCAR (NASDAQ:PCAR) are downgraded by the firm to Neutral from Overweight due to valuation and the threat of EV disruption.
Allison Transmission (NYSE:ALSN) is also identified as a supplier with EV risk. Piper notes that WABCO Holdings (NYSE:WBC) is insulated for the most part from the EV threat in trucking.
The long-term horizon for trucking could also be influenced by self-driving startups like Embark and Uber (Private:UBER)-owned Otto, which although they aren't expected to be volume players, could lead to some changes within trucking.
Related trucking industry stocks: MTOR, RUSHA, NAV, OTCPK:DDAIF, OSK.
Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II apologized on Wednesday to Senator Antonio Trillanes IV, whom he had called names such as as “stupid senator,” “coward” and “sundalong kanin” (useless soldier).
Aguirre offered the apology to Trillanes after the latter confronted him during the hearing of the Commission on Appointments’ committee on justice and judicial bar council for his insulting remarks against him.
“Due to the pressure and volume of my work, I might have hurt people in my choice of words and for that I profusely apologize specifically to Senator Trillanes,” the Justice Secretary said.
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“I value opinions and I value opposition. That’s democracy at work and I consider it as part of the confirmation process,” he added.
Aguirre earlier admitted calling Trillanes names after the senator accused him of being involved in the P50-million bribery scandal at the Bureau of Immigrations. CDG
10/06/2017: Kids, carnivals and research funding
Congress has yet to strike a deal on the Children's Health Insurance Program. We hear what this means for kids in need of medical care. Plus: It's been over 20 years since the federal government fully funded gun violence prevention research. We talk about the impact of this. And how one man is trying to keep the U.S. carnival industry afloat using a controversial migrant worker visa.
Barton said on talkSPORT: “If I’m Liverpool or Everton I’m doing everything I can to sign Diego Costa. I’m coming in now to Chelsea saying ‘look, you’re clearly prepared to do it having sold [Nemanja] Matic to a title rival in Man United’.
“Liverpool are crying out for a forward of Costa’s ilk and so are Everton. If they want to get into that top four consistently and do well in the Champions League – Everton in the Europa League – you could do a lot worse than Diego Costa.
“He (Costa) knows the model – he’s done it consistently over the last few years.
“If I was Ronald Koeman or Jurgen Klopp I’d be on the phone to Chelsea trying to get that done.”
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Cambodia's prime minister lifted a ban Wednesday on the return to the country of his main rival, daring him to risk imprisonment under an outstanding criminal conviction. The order issued by Hun Sen allowing the return of Sam Rainsy, for two decades his most persistent political opponent, comes as attention is being turned to next year's general election.
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BOSTON (WHDH) - The Fairmont Copley Plaza celebrated Carly Copley’s 7th birthday with a puppy party.
Carly, who is the hotel’s ambassador, had a special guest list at her birthday party, including Zoey the lab.
Zoey had collapsed back in October after picking up a pack of cigarettes off the ground while on a walk with her owner. A veterinarian revived her with several doses of Narcan after learning that she most likely ingested fentanyl.
Related: Puppy that collapsed on walk in Andover is saved with overdose reversal drug
The pups at the party got to chow down on a dog-friendly birthday cake.
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“China’s surging PPI fits the narrative of ‘global reflation’ – a nebulous term that relates to stronger global growth and rising inflation – but we are cautious in linking China’s surging PPI to global reflation,” says Asian Insights note from Nomura.
The global markets research team says the surging PPI could derail the process of economic rebalancing in the world’s second largest economy.
Key points
Surging PPI inflation could hamper China’s efforts to rebalance the economy from investment to consumption. The upstream sectors that benefit from the PPI surge are more old economy, capital intensive and less efficient state-owned enterprises. The consumer and service-related sectors and the bulk of private enterprises are in downstream industries that could face a margin squeeze.
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Indigenous Fashion Week Toronto Hopes To Create More Visibility For Designers
Indigenous Fashion Week Toronto is a multi-platform festival for Indigenous fashion, crafts and textiles. You can attend IFWTO at The Harbourfront Centre from May 31 – June 3, 2018.
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KARACHI: Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said that golden jubilee of Foundation Day (Youm-e-Tasees) of PPP will be celebrated with great enthusiasm and Jiyala fervor on November 30.
A meeting was held at Bilawal House Friday to discuss the programme and its preparations to observe the day, when Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto had founded the PPP 50 years ago.
Meeting was attended by Chaudhry Manzoor Ahmed, Senator Sherry Rehman and former Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly and General Secretary PPP Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi.
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said that PPP leaders, workers and Jiyalas will reiterate their commitment, conviction and allegiance to the Party and its ideology for a peaceful, prosperous, egalitarian and democratic Pakistan on the golden jubilee celebrations.
NEW YORK — Harvey Weinstein has been indicted on rape and criminal sex act charges in New York City.
Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr. announced the indictment Wednesday. He says it brings the former movie mogul “another step closer to accountability.”
The indictment came hours after Weinstein’s lawyers said he’d decided not to testify before the grand jury. They said there wasn’t enough time to prepare because he learned the specific charges and the accusers’ identities only after turning himself in last Friday.
Weinstein’s lawyers also said “political pressure” on the DA made an indictment unavoidable.
They declined to comment further on the indictment.
Weinstein faces rape and criminal sex act charges involving two women in New York. The 66-year-old has consistently denied all allegations of nonconsensual sex.
That's how long it takes Bay Ridge residents to get to Pioneer Works, the Red Hook cultural center where all the cool people hang out. Or 42 minutes, which is how long the ferry trip takes from Bay Ridge to Pier 1 in Brooklyn Bridge Park.
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Bramble Cay Melomys
The Bramble Cay melomys had numbered in the hundreds in the 1980s but by the 2000s, its population had plummeted to under a dozen. The rodent was last spotted in 2009, and according to Hilton-Taylor, “all attempts to find it since have failed.”High tides and surging seawater, a result of rising temperatures, have been pinpointed as the cause of the melomys’ demise. The animal, Barnosky told The Guardian in June, is a “cogent example of how climate change provides the coup de grâce to already critically endangered species.”Australian scientists said they had hoped to prevent the extinction of the melomys by starting a captive breeding program for the animal.By the time they launched a rescue mission to retrieve the creature, however, they discovered they were much too late.“My colleagues and I were devastated,” Ian Gynther, a senior conservation officer in Queensland’s Department of Environment and Heritage Protection, told The Guardian.
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A 22-year-old man accused of fatally stabbing a teenager on a Sheffield estate has been remanded into custody.
Frank Mvila Kiongaze, 22, of Morland Road, Gleadless, was remanded into custody during a bail hearing at Sheffield Crown Court this morning.
He is accused of murdering 19-year-old Ryan Jowle.
Mvila Kiongaze will appear before Sheffield Crown Court on Tuesday, June 12 for a preliminary hearing.
Mr Jowle died in hospital in the early hours of Wednesday, May 23, following reports he had been stabbed on Tannery Close, Woodhouse at around 11.10pm on Tuesday, May 22.
A post mortem examination concluded Mr Jowle died as a result of a stab wound to his chest.
The investigation into Mr Jowle’s death remains ongoing and anyone with any information is asked to report it via 101, or anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, quoting incident number 1030 of 22 May.
Maligned by some, it remains one of the world's most popular grape varieties. But do you know these famous Merlot wines...? After being famously shot down in Sideways , is it time that we gave Merlot the benefit of the doubt? The problem with Merlot is that it can be green and herbaceous if the climate isn't hot enough, but quickly turn simple and boring if too hot.
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From Timothy Olanrewaju, Maiduguri
The Northeast Coordinator of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Maiduguri office, Abdulsalam Badamasi is dead.
Badamasi died on Friday nearly a month after he was deployed to the Maiduguri office to handle the growing humanitarian challenges in the troubled northeast states.
Officials at the Maiduguri office were unwilling to give details of the incident. However, sources at the agency office told The Sun that the zonal coordinator slumped in his hotel room on Friday morning and gave up the ghost before he was rushed to a hospital in the capital.
Until his deployment to Maiduguri mid September, he was the zonal coordinator, northcentral office of the agency.
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× Slow cooker brats: Fun, delicious ways to use up those apples you picked
MILWAUKEE — It’s fall and that means it’s apple time! The Cooking Mom joins FOX6 WakeUp with some fun, delicious ways to use up those apples you picked!
Recipes:
Slow Cooker Brats
Easy Apple Dumplings
Caramel Apple Dip
Members of the Saskatoon Fire Department were called to a school bus fire in the Adelaide/Churchill neighbourhood on Tuesday afternoon.
A report of the blaze on Macdermid Crescent came in at around 4:05 p.m. CT.
Upon arrival, crews found the bus engulfed in flames.
Fire department officials said all four children on the bus at the time were safely evacuated by the driver to a nearby home.
READ MORE: Arson deemed cause of fire at Saskatoon’s Sutherland School
The fire was quickly brought under control by crews and extinguished.
The kids were taken home by another bus. No injuries were reported.
The fire department said the cause of the fire, which reportedly started under the hood of the vehicle, is currently under investigation.
Kim Kardashian's Ex-Assistant I've Got Cheeky Skills Too
Kim Kardashian's Ex-Assistant Deserves a Double Take in Miami
Kim Kardashian's ex-assistant, Stephanie Shepherd, didn't just leave her old gig with a sweet resume ... she left with a whole lot of experience in the hot body department.
Steph was in Miami for Art Basel over the weekend where photogs got her stepping out of the pool in a black bikini ... with her cheeks on full display. You can't help but think ... Steph learned at the foot of the master.
She and Kim parted ways amicably in September, and from the looks of these pics it looks like Steph has put it all behind her. Well behind her.
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LOS ANGELES:-Dave Bautista has confirmed he will appear in the fourth 'Avengers' movie. The
49-year-old actor plays the part of Drax in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and despite 'Avengers: Infinity War' ending on a cliffhanger, Dave has revealed he will star in the sequel, as well as 'Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3'. He shared: ''I don't know if I was supposed to, but I believe that I've already said publicly that I am in both.'' However, Dave has insisted that, for the time being, he still doesn't know how or when Drax will return to the money-spinning franchise.
He told Den of Geek: ''We don't know. I don't even know. I haven't read the script for either, and, you know, I've talked to James.''
Despite this, Dave happily admitted he is most excited about returning to the 'Guardians' franchise, which has become one of Marvel's biggest success stories.
The National Weather Service has put a winter storm watch in effect for Fairfield County from late Tuesday night through late Wednesday night. The forecast predicts snow accumulations between five to nine inches.
It will be the fourth winter storm to hit the region this month. The first struck on Friday, March 2, leaving thousands powerless due to heavy winds. The next came five days later on Wednesday, March 7, dumping almost two feet of snow in some areas.
Last week, another storm dropped another six inches in town.
“Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the evening commute on Wednesday,” the weather service said in its report of the latest storm Monday, March 19 . “Tree branches could fall. significant reductions in visibility are possible.”
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Danville High teacher Bobby Turner during the A+ College Ready 10th-grade English workshop at Hartselle High School on Tuesday. [CRYSTAL VANDER WEIT/DECATUR DAILY] Florence High teacher Cassidy Elliff during the A+ College Ready 10th-grade English workshop at Hartselle High School on Tuesday.
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According to Reuters, US prosecutors have charged Hutchins and an unnamed co-defendant for advertising, distributing and profiting from malware code, "Kronos," that would let attackers access bank accounts and credit cards from people who downloaded it from an email attachment. While the court case is still pending, the prosecutors claim that Hutchins has already admitted to writing the malware. The 23-year old's lawyer told Reuters that Hutchins is a "brilliant young man and a hero" and that he will "vigorously defend himself against these charges, and when the evidence comes to light, we are confident he will be fully vindicated."
There was clearly something wrong on David Irving's Twitter account Monday morning. Rather than the stream-of-consciousness ramblings that can usually be expected of the Cowboys' budding defensive star, a series of statements that read an awful lot like accusations began spilling out.
"Domestic vilance [sic] again," the first tweet read. Then "David irving going to jail say good by his football career [sic]" and "watch the nes soon guys # [sic]."
Later, there were tweets about failed drug tests and allegations that Irving kicked his girlfriend "to the curb," followed by the inevitable claims by Irving that he'd been hacked.
Everybody's Kooky Family
The UK premiere of The Addams Family, the musical, comes to Bradford Alhambra from 4-8 July.
Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness is all grown up and has a shocking secret that only Gomez knows. She’s fallen in love with a sweet young man from a respectable family. With his cherished Morticia in the dark will Gomez manage to keep his daughter’s secret until the two families meet for a fateful dinner with hilarious consequences.
With a star-studded cast including Samantha Womack as Morticia, Carrie Hope Fletcher as Wednesday, Cameron Blakely as Gomez and Les Dennis as Fester this is a heart warming story of love, family and friendship with a twist.
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Worcester plans to shame people who dump trash illegally
WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) — Fed up with illegal dumping, Worcester officials say they'll soon publish names of confirmed offenders to get them to change their ways.
The Telegram & Gazette reports that city officials have spent several years going over surveillance footage and cutting open garbage bags in search of culprits at various dumping "hot spots."
City Manager Edward Augustus says people who illegally dump items will be subjected to large fines and possible embarrassment from the forthcoming shaming campaign. He didn't say exactly when it would start.
Augustus says violators are often from outside of Worcester.
A judge ordered a moving company from Marlboro, Massachusetts to pay $3,000 in June for piling unwanted items on a sidewalk.
A task force established in the city in 2015 has been working to combat illegal dumping.
We all know that men are dominating the political scene in all countries.
However, there are women who leave their mark on their country’s history, like Margaret Thatcher.
But here we are not going to talk about the political views of the women that have a political career.
We will look, closely, to those women around the world that apart from being politicians, they are also steaming hot!
So, here we go!
1. Luciana Leon – Peru
2. Ruby Dhalla – Canada
3. Orly Levy – Israel
4. Sethrida Geagea – Libanon
5. Maria Carfagna – Italy
6. Yuri Fujikawa- Japan
7. Alina Kabaeva – Russia
8. Eva Kaili – Greece
9. Vanja Hadzovic – Serbia
Derek Demeter, the director of the Emil Buehler Perpetual Trust Planetarium at Seminole State College in Sanford, talks about Earth Week 2017 events. For more information on the planetarium and events, go to seminolestate.edu/planet/.
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McInnes, who has been at Pittodrie for four years, is one of the favourites to take over at Ibrox, where he was part of their nine-in-a-row crusade as a player.
But the 45-year-old is more concerned about guiding the Dons three points clear of the managerless Light Blues with a league win against Motherwell tonight.
McInnes said: “Rangers are a strong club and will always attract people but all I’m interested in is Aberdeen.
“I am concentrating on the job I’ve got and there’s enough going on here. My focus and my players’ focus is the same.
“Do I see my future as being at Aberdeen? I do, and I’ve stated plenty of times that I’m really happy here.
“This is somewhere I’m really enjoying and I feel we still have work to do.
Police say a man was stabbed to death inside the Ridge Hill movie theater in Yonkers.
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SA student who received $1m in error charged with theft
A South African student who spent more than $63,000 (£47,500) of $1.1m she received by mistake has appeared in court on a charge of theft.
Sibongile Mani, a 28-year-old accountancy student at Walter Sisulu University, was arrested by the police’s serious commercial crime unit after she was asked to hand herself in, Anelisa Feni, spokeswoman for an elite police unit, the Hawks, told AFP news agency.
She qualified last year for $110 a month in food allowances from the government’s National Students Financial Aid Scheme, which helps underprivileged students.
However, she was mistakenly transferred $1.1m in June and went on a spending spree, using $63,000 to party and to buy expensive clothes.
After the scheme detected the blunder three months later, it recovered the remainder of the money from her bank account.
Ms Mani was not asked to plead during her court appearance today.
She was released on warning and ordered to appear again on 2 July. BBC News
March 31 Pelion SA:
* Said on Thursday that five pension funds (OFE) which own shares of Pelion said that the offered price in the tender does not reflect the fair value of the company and that they will not sell the shares at that price
* On March 13 KIPF announced a tender offer for about 8.3 million of Pelion's shares at 52.33 zloty ($13.23) per share
* Pelion's management said on March 29 that 52.33 zloty per share price in the tender offer is within the fair value
* Five OFE are: Aegon OFE, Aviva OFE Aviva BZ WBK, MetLife OFE, Nationale-Nederlanden OFE and OFE PZU Zlota Jesien
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Further company coverage: ($1 = 3.9566 zlotys) (Gdynia Newsroom)
Laser melting systems are increasingly being used in high-value sectors like aerospace and automotive to manufacture metallic and plastics parts in layers from powder. However, this process reportedly comes with its limitations as it relies on a mirror to deflect a single laser, curbing the speed of the system.
A new process developed at the University of Sheffield in the United Kingdom, called diode area melting (DAM), can overcome this by melting large areas in parallel using an array of individual laser diodes. These laser beams can be switched on or off as they move across the powder bed making it faster but also more energy efficient.
Luanda — The National Company of Airports Exploration and Air Navigation (ENANA) made a note of clarification on the security situation in the Angolan airspace, Monday, and considered the control system as "efficient and safe".
According to the document of ENANA, arrived in Angop, the article published in the Novo Jornal, in its edition of April 20, entitled "Released alert on imminent risk of collision of aircrafts", is false.
The note indicates that according to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), depending on the flow, the air traffic control service can be provided safely and efficiently, without the State having a RADAR equipment, in the case of conventional control, which is the one practiced in Angola.
The document recalls the second phase of the agreement between ENANA and Canada's Intelcan, which includes the acquisition of emerging satellite-supported systems, which will ensure full coverage of the continental airspace covering the Flight Information Region (RIV) of Luanda.
Director Bong Joon-Ho attends a promotional event for his latest film "Okja" in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, June 13, 2017. The film will be released in South Korea on June 29. .
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The Man in the High Castle finds America ruled by the Axis powers after losing WWII.
At New York Comic-Con 2017, Amazon unveiled an intriguing look at the show’s upcoming third season.
A release date for season three of The Man in the High Castle is TBD.
John Smith (Rufus Sewell) learns more about time travelers in this exclusive sneak from Season 3. Stream seasons 1 and 2 now, exclusively with your Prime Membership.
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Based on Philip K. Dick’s award-winning novel, and executive produced by Ridley Scott (Blade Runner), and Frank Spotnitz (The X-Files), The Man in the High Castle explores what it would be like if the Allied Powers had lost WWII, and Japan and Germany ruled the United States. Starring Rufus Sewell (John Adams), Luke Kleintank (Pretty Little Liars), and Alexa Davalos (Mob City).
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March 31 Kaiser China Culture Co Ltd :
* Sees net profit for Q1 2017 to increase by 155 pct to 205 pct, or to be 30.2 million yuan to 36.1 million yuan, compared to net profit of the same period in 2016 (11.8 million yuan)
* Comments that new unit performance is the main reason for the forecast
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/ADKcW9
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
Madeintyo has been making huge waves since his 2016 international hit record “Uber Everywhere” went platinum and “Skateboard P” featuring Big Sean was streams millions of times. He earned a spot on the 2017 XXL Freshman Class this summer and is now gearing up to release an EP titled True’s World. In anticipation of the EP’s August 25th release, he dropped new single “Cashing Out.”
Produced by DWN2EARTH, the track features Madeintyo’s catchy lyricism and another signature, hypnotic hook. “Cashing Out” is the lead song of the six song project, executive produced by Madeintyo himself and his brother, alternative R&B artist 24hrs. True’s World also features production from FKi 1st and nard & b, among others.
The artist announced this project would be his last, but intends to hit the road in the fall with a tour. Listen to “Cashing Out” below to enjoy what could be the last we hear of Madeintyo and pick up True’s World on August 25th.
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When things are bad Canadians care for each other. Jon McComb says that will keep the collective Canadian heartbeat as steady and strong as ever, even after this month’s tragedies.
A pedestrian struck and killed when he ran across lanes of the 57 Freeway in Diamond Bar was a San Bernardino County resident.
Adrian Pollard, 30, was from Bloomington.
The crash was reported at 4:38 a.m. Monday on the northbound Orange Freeway at Pathfinder Road, the California Highway Patrol said.
At least one vehicle struck the man, the CHP said.
Chennai: Seeking action against the police in Pallikaranai for the lathicharge on their colleagues, who were protesting against demonetisation near an ATM in Chennai, a group of DYFI workers today staged a demonstration in front of tahsildar office in the here.
The activists, numbering around 30, raised slogans against the police and demanded action against a sub-inspector, who had reportedly made sexual advance on woman agitators.
Other demands include release of those arrested during the demo and withdrawal of false case foisted against them.
Incident at Blue Sky Pkwy involves what appears to be accidental explosion at UPS facility. @LexKYFire handling the scene and will provide additional information. pic.twitter.com/IsTIWG4nCi
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March 19 (Reuters) - Vicore Pharma Holding Ab:
* VICORE PHARMA’S HOLDING I-TECH ENTERS LONG-TERM COMMERCIAL AGREEMENT WITH GLOBAL MARINE PAINT COMPANY MARCH 19, 2018
* ‍ASSOCIATED COMPANY I-TECH ENTERS LONG-TERM COMMERCIAL DEAL WITH CHUGOKO MARINE PAINT (CMP)​
* ‍AGREEMENT INCLUDES BINDING SIGNIFICANT ORDERS FOR SELEKTOPE, I-TECH’S ANTIFOULING TECHNOLOGY​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
A memorandum of understanding between federal, state and local agencies to accelerate permitting on the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion is drawing optimism and skepticism from local officials.
On Jan. 26, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers signed the MOU at the urging of the Trump administration in an effort to speed large-scale infrastructure projects. The MOU targets August 2019— rather than the previous mark of 2022— as the date by which Corps officials must sign off on various environmental and construction permits or provide a thorough explanation why it will not grant the permits.
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John Terry has left Aston Villa following the expiry of his contract
Terry joined Aston Villa on a one-year deal after leaving Chelsea last summer.
He helped Steve Bruce's side finish fourth in the Championship and made 36 appearances in all competitions.
However, Terry could not get his side over the line in the play-off final, with Villa losing 1-0 to Fulham at Wembley last Saturday.
Aston Villa released the following statement on their website this afternoon.
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Grey County OPP say an officer administered Naloxone to an unresponsive man on Monday after he was found without vital signs.
Police attended a residence on Highway 10 in the Township of Chatsworth around 1 a.m. for a report of an unresponsive man.
When they arrived they found the man without vital signs and began to perform CPR.
The man remained unresponsive, at which time the officer administered the Naloxone.
Grey Country Paramedic Services attended and transported the man to hospital where he regained consciousness.
The 40-year-old victim from Chatsworth is expected to make a full recovery.
× Kansas husband who robbed bank to avoid wife given probation
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — A 70-year-old man who said he robbed a Kansas City, Kansas, bank so he could get away from his wife blamed his actions on depression.
A federal judge on Tuesday sentenced Lawrence John Ripple to probation.
Ripple went to the Bank of Labor — a block from police headquarters — last September. He gave a note to a teller saying he had a gun and was demanding money. After he was given it, Ripple waited for police.
Court records indicate Ripple wrote the robbery note in front of his wife and told her he would rather be in jail than at home.
The Kansas City Star (http://bit.ly/2sy6BIk ) reports Ripple told the judge Tuesday that heart surgery left him depressed and unlike himself before he robbed the bank.
InBev shareholder Bevco gets cheers from investors on bond debut Bevco, the Luxembourg-based investment company that is the third largest shareholder in Anheuser-Busch InBev, made its corporate bond debut on Friday with a benchmark five year deal that won a warm reception from investors.
Grieving relatives on Tuesday buried two Guatemalan boys whose bodies were found stuffed in sacks over the weekend, a crime that shocked the violence-weary Central American country.
Ten-year-old Carlos Daniel Xiquin and 11-year-old Oscar Armando Toc Cotzajay left for school Friday but were apparently kidnapped. Their bodies were found Sunday near Ajuix, a hamlet in the township of San Juan Sacatepequez, about 25 miles (40 kilometers) from the capital.
The boys' throats had been slashed and their hands and feet bound. There were reports that strangers had offered them a ride, and neighbors reported a ransom demand was made.
The boys' caskets were accompanied to a cemetery by a parade of residents bearing white balloons and a banner reading "Enough Violence, We Want Justice."
"These children were without sin," said Toc Cotzajay's mother, Maria Eurelia Toc.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Comedian Katt Williams was sentenced to three years of probation after pleading no contest to stealing a celebrity photographer’s camera.
Los Angeles prosecutors said Monday that Williams will also need to attend anger management classes.
In September 2014, a celebrity photographer accused Williams and former rap music mogul Marion “Suge” Knight of stealing her camera. The photographer said she suffered a concussion after an associate of the men attacked her.
Williams’ attorney has said in court the comedian briefly took the camera from an associate only to erase any images of Knight’s son, who was with his father visiting a Beverly Hills studio.
His attorney didn’t immediately comment Monday.
Charges against Knight are still pending. He’s also charged in a separate murder case and has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
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No doubts that you've heard of The Golden Rule or perhaps a Golden Shower, but have you ever heard of the Golden Ratio of Beauty?
It's a bit math-y and a tad science-y, but in a nutshell, the Golden Ratio are the measurements that, according a couple of really, really old Greek guys, are the most aesthetically pleasing proportions for our human eyes to look at. [If that wasn't a technical enough definition, here you go.]
For example, George Clooney has been deemed to have the world's most handsome face, according to the science of the Golden Ratio. [But did you really need science to tell you that?]
From 'not bad' to 'you are good looking!', here's how the DSC crew measured up to the Golden Ratio:
Want to see how you measure up? Check it out right here!
Jack Gross knows how to pick 'em.
When the chief executive officer of One Jeanswear Group was looking for a face for its L.E.I. brand in 2008, he first sought a “high-powered spokeswoman, but they were too expensive.” So on the recommendation of a friend, he met an up-and-coming country music singer who won him over with her high moral standards, work ethic and ambitions, and “we just clicked.”
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Panthers have exercised the fifth-year option on outside linebacker Shaq Thompson’s contract.
Thompson is now under contract through the 2019 season.
Thompson started 14 games and had a career-high 75 tackles with six quarterback pressures and two sacks last season. Thompson is viewed as the long-term replacement for 13-year NFL veteran Thomas Davis, who may retire after next season.
The 2015 first-round draft pick from Washington has 206 tackles, three sacks, one interception, eight passes defenced and two fumble recoveries in three NFL seasons.
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Review of the first weekend of the Premier League season from the mouths of the managers in the top flight.
High Court discontinues bail conditions for MP Kabwila, others
The High Court in Blantyre has ruled that Salima north west MP Jessie Kabwila and two other officials of opposition Malawi Congress Party (MCP) …
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Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Building Automation market - By Communication Technology, Offerings, Application, Regions - Market Size, Demand Forecasts, Industry Trends and Updates " report to their offering. The building automation system market is set to grow at a CAGR of 10.65% between 2016-2022 to reach USD 100.60 billion by 2022.
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Ingersoll Rand, the company that owns Trane, says it is closing a plant in Fort Smith, Arkansas and will shift manufacturing responsibilities from that plant to several other cities including Tyler. Today we spoke with Tom Mullins with the Tyler Economic Development Council about what the move could mean for future growth in the city.
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Wyoming medium-security inmate, convicted in runover, dies
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — An inmate whose conviction was partially overturned by the Wyoming Supreme Court has died after a lengthy illness.
Frank Eugene Villarreal died on his 51st birthday Sunday at Wyoming's medium security prison in Torrington.
Wyoming Department of Corrections officials say Villarreal was serving a four-to-eight-year sentence.
The Supreme Court last year upheld aggravated assault and battery convictions against Villarreal for running over another man.
Villarreal and Robert Flores had argued and were headed south of Rawlins to fight when Flores jumped out of a truck. Villarreal drove after, running him over and breaking his leg.
Villarreal helped Flores get to a hospital. Flores refused to testify. On appeal, Villarreal argued his right to confront a witness was violated.
The justices disagreed but dismissed another battery charge due to insufficient evidence.
April 12 Huaku Development Co Ltd :
* Says co will use undistributed profit to pay cash dividends of T$5 per share to shareholders for 2016
* Says co will use additional paid-in capital to distribute T$0.6 per share
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In our previous article Hot Rod Dynamics was putting the final touches on Jeff Hagaman’s 2011 Cadillac CTS-V monster. The factory 6.2 L V8 was tossed for a Tim Lynch built 427 ci (7.0 L) LSx V8 which produces around 1,500+ horsepower to the wheels thanks to two large turbochargers. The team’s effort has already paid off. Jeff set a world record the first time out with the CTS-V by going 190.35 mph in the half-mile. And you can expect that number to climb after a little more practice.
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Billy Bush and his wife are attempting to reconcile Tongues wagged when a photographer snapped Bush holding hands with former “Access Hollywood” colleague Tara Bernie earlier this week.
Billy Bush spotted holding hands with former 'Access Hollywood' colleague “We’re friends. I was his producer for 15 years at ‘Access.’ We were all out to dinner . . . his brother, his publicist. It’s a ridiculous story," the former colleague said.
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Highway 6 is blocked to southbound traffic at the Nachshonim Interchange, following an accident.
The police are directing traffic there. Drivers are advised to take alternate routes.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Legacy Education Alliance Inc
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Four more Oklahoma utilities have signed on to support PSO's proposed Wind Catcher project.
Among them are Oneta Power, Tri-County Electric Cooperative, South Central MCN, and the Oklahoma Municipal Power Authority. The companies have reached various agreements with PSO for their support.
However, the wind energy project still faces opposition from some landowners and municipalities that would see transmission lines cut through their land. Last night, the Bixby City Council agreed to work to block lines going through the city.
05/29/2018 Related Story : Some Bixby Residents Oppose Plan To Put Large Power Lines On Their Land
The Osage Nation has already blocked PSO's preferred route, which would send lines through Osage County.
The Pixel 3 is getting a price cut ahead of the Pixel 3 release
All signs point to Google releasing its new Pixel 3 smartphone in the coming months.
And, with this device expected to feature some radical improvements, it seems now is a very good time to buy the current Pixel 2.
Prices for this phone have been dropping in recent months but some new deals are now offering this flagship for under £500.
Carphone Warehouse and Currys are both selling the Pixel 2 for just £499 - a saving of £130 off the original price.
There’s also money off the larger Pixel 2 XL with a deal offering this phone for £549 - a saving of £250.
YOU CAN FIND THE DEALS HERE – CURRYS PIXEL 2 • CARPHONE WAREHOUSE PIXEL 2
As a reminder, the Pixel 2 features a 5-inch AMOLED display, 12.2-megapixel rear camera and Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor.
There’s also a water‑resistant design, rear fingerprint scanner and the ability to add seven hours of usage on a 15-minute charge.
THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — Greek police say the driver of Tesla Model 3 claims the electric car's autopilot malfunctioned before he was involved in an accident in northern Greece.
A police official said Tuesday that no other vehicle was involved in the Friday night accident and no one was injured. The official says the driver, an American touring Europe, did not break any driving laws and passed a Breathalyzer test administered on the spot.
The accident happened on a highway outside the northern town of Florina. The local police official requested anonymity because he was not authorized to brief the media.
The driver, You You Xue, said in a social media posting that the car swerved suddenly off course at a fork while in autopilot mode.
NEW YORK (AP) — The Weinstein Co. has filed for bankruptcy protection with a buyout offer in hand from a private equity firm, the latest twist in its efforts to survive the sexual abuse scandal that brought down co-founder Harvey Weinstein.
The company also announced on Monday that it was releasing any victims of or witnesses to Weinstein’s alleged misconduct from any non-disclosure agreement that would prevent them from speaking out.
In a statement, the company says it “expressly releases any confidentiality provision” to the extent that it has prevented anyone who “suffered or witnessed any form of sexual misconduct by Harvey Weinstein from telling their stories.”
The Weinstein Co. says it has entered into sale agreement with Lantern Capital Partners, subject to approval by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Delaware.
Sexual Harassment Allegations Against Harvey Weinstein Go Back 3 Decades NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Kim Master, host at KCRW and editor-at-large at The Hollywood Reporter, about the allegations against Weinstein that The New York Times reported.
Dangote to become world’s largest exporter of rice In 2021- Adesina
The President, African Development Bank (AfDB), Mr Akinwumi Adesina, says Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, will become the largest exporter of rice in the world by 2021. Adesina said this at the Mo Ibrahim Forum in Morocco over the weekend. He said Africa should focus on agriculture to drive growth and employment on the continent.
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Once a hit with just celebrities, IV therapy is being used to beat dehydrations and to get over colds more quickly.
Students at all 22 Dougherty County schools broke out their pink clothes to participate in breast cancer awareness month events this week.
England fans across the country partied long into the night after their team beat Colombia 4-3 on penalties to go through to the quarter-finals of the World Cup.
Watch the video showing jubilant supporters bring traffic to a halt on Shoreditch High Street in London.
Dec 29 If not for this past Monday night's highly watched NFL game, The Walt Disney Co's ESPN network would have had its smallest audience for "Monday Night Football" in 2016 since the 2006 season. WILMINGTON, Del., Dec 29 Peabody Energy Corp said on Thursday it extended a deadline for creditors to join financing deals aimed at bringing the largest U.S. coal miner out of bankruptcy amid growing creditor support for its plan of reorganization.
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Turkish forces will withdraw from the Syrian border region of Afrin, leaving it to its “real owners”, once it has been cleared of “terrorists”, Turkey said on Monday.
“We are not permanent there (in Afrin) and we are certainly not invaders. Our goal is to hand the region back to its real owners after clearing it of terrorists,” Bekir Bozdag, Turkish deputy prime minister, told reporters.
Bozdag said Turkey now aimed to form similar governance systems in the Afrin region, without elaborating.
Source: Agencies
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Emergency services have been called to a multi-vehicle crash along the A1(M) in Doncaster.
Highways England said the crash happened on the northbound carriageway between J36 Warmsworth and J37 Marr.
Delays are building along the carriageway and around Doncaster close to the junction.
A Highways England spokesman tweeted: "A1(M) in South Yorkshire between J36 Warmsworth and J37 Marr - We have an road traffic collision involving several cars and an LGV.
"Traffic Officers and SYP Operations are en route. Traffic is building in the area. Doncaster traffic may increase around town."
× Nursing home that had 12 people die lays off all workers
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. — A Florida nursing home that had 12 patients die after Hurricane Irma has laid off 245 workers.
The Sun Sentinel reported the layoffs Friday for the Rehabilitation Center at Hollywood Hills. The facility was evacuated last month, several days after the storm damaged the electric transformer that powered the facility’s air conditioning. State officials later suspended their license, and owners eventually closed the facility permanently.
The layoffs include 79 certified nursing assistants, 37 licensed practical nurses, 23 occupational or physical therapists, 18 registered nurses, 25 environmental or laundry workers, 10 administrative assistants, five doctors, and others who worked in activities, dietary aid, engineering and supplies.
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While excited that his Eagles are in the Super Bowl, Smerconish feels conflicted about enjoying it as we learn more about the consequences of the brutal game.
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The maker of Humvee military vehicles filed a lawsuit accusing Activision Blizzard of reaping billions of dollars of revenue by incorporating its trademarks without permission in its flagship “Call of...
The BCCI is united when it comes to backing the Big Three revenue model at the ICC and are still ready to take the extreme step of withdrawing the Indian team from the Champions Trophy to be held in England, The Indian Express has learnt.
A whopping figure of Rs 350 crore, a figure that was mentioned repeatedly during BCCI meetings held during Srinivasan’s reign, was the estimated revenue that the BCCI was expected to gain according to the Big Three model. The BCCI will hold their special general body meeting in New Delhi on Tuesday to decide the further course of action.
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Nathan Williams (Pike Co. Jail via Mobile Patrol)
A Loogootee, Indiana, man is now in the Pike County jail after a chase involving Indiana State Police on Interstate 69.
Troopers say 32-year-old Nathan Williams was clocked at 85 miles per hour Saturday around 6:00 p.m.
They say Williams refused to stop, and eventually reached speeds more than 110 miles per hour.
Troopers say after about 12 miles, the engine on his 1999 Pontiac started to have trouble and Williams was stopped.
They say meth and marijuana were found inside the car.
Willams faces a long list of charges including:
Resisting Law Enforcement with a Vehicle Operating a Vehicle while being a Habitual Traffic Violator Possession of Methamphetamine Possession of Paraphernalia Possession of Marijuana Reckless Driving Outstanding Felony Warrant (Pike County)
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Firefighters had to be called to a chimney fire last night.
A crew from Maidenhead was sent to a house in Coronation Road, Littlewick Green, and spent about an hour bringing the blaze under control after being alerted at about 6pm.
Firefighter Bethanne Rea advised that homeowners should make sure they have their chimneys cleaned and serviced on a regular basis.
Newsweek published this story under the headline of “The Great White Hope” on November 14, 1977. Because of recent outbursts of white nationalism in Charlottesville, Virginia sparking national attention, Newsweek is republishing the story. It was billed as a “border watch”—a posse of vigilantes patrolling areas of the California-Mexico border to turn back illegal aliens—and it…
Oregon State University Extension Service, Tillamook County to be closed Monday August 21 for Solar Eclipse
The OSU Extension Service, Tillamook County will be closed on Monday, August 21, 2017 and all programs will be canceled. We are heeding the warning from our local first responders and doing our part to keep people safe. OSU Extension is a non-essential service and feel that we would better serve our community by keeping our employees and volunteers off the roads. We will be open Tuesday, August 22 at 8:00 am, to check in 4-H State Fair foods and horticulture exhibits. Exhibits will be accepted until 11:00 am. Thank you for your understanding.
Source: Tillamook County Pioneer
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AUSTINTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – Austintown police are looking for a woman, reported missing at 2 p.m. Tuesday.
Carolyn Bardash, 75, drives a gray 2016 Subaru, Ohio registration (GJU-9762). Police said the model of the car is unknown, but it’s possibly an SUV.
If you see her or have information, you’re asked to contact police at 330-799-9721.
Bones believed to be that of a human foot or hand have been discovered by a construction worker in North Bondi on Wednesday.
A man working on renovations of the residence on Ramsgate Avenue discovered what he suspected to be human remains just after 10am while cleaning rubbish from a cavity in the back of a garage.
The property at Ramsgate Avenue where the bones were found. Photo: Google
Police were called to the residence and a crime scene was established before the bones were taken away for forensic analysis," police said in a statement issued to Fairfax Media.
"Inquiries are continuing to establish the nature of the remains."
The construction worker told the ABC that the bones resembled those of a hand or foot.
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After yesterday’s horrible shooting at the House Republican baseball team’s practice, House Democrats were photographed praying for the victims on the baseball field.
A 66-year-old man from Belleville, Illinois opened fire at a Congressional baseball team practice near D.C. yesterday. Four people were shot, including Louisiana Congressman Steve Scalise. The gunman was shot by police and died in custody. As of last night, Scalise was still in critical condition.
After the shooting, House Democrats, who were practicing on a different baseball diamond a few blocks away, were photographed praying for the victims on the baseball field.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia -- Malaysian police say they have arrested a woman in connection with the death of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's half brother.
Wednesday's statement says the woman was arrested at Kuala Lumpur International Airport. She was carrying Vietnamese travel documents.
Kim Jong Un's half brother died Monday after suddenly falling ill at the airport. According to a Malaysian government official, Kim told medical workers before he died that he had been attacked with a chemical spray.
The Malaysian flag has alternating red and white stripes and a blue rectangle in the upper left corner, much like the American flag. Unlike the American flag, it has a crescent moon and a 14-point star on the blue rectangle. CIA World Factbook
Jennifer Lopez has her hands in plenty a projects, but it looks like music is back to being a priority again.
In a pleasant surprise, the singer, actress, and businesswoman drop the brand new single, “Us,” a dance-infused gem that sees her spreading love in the air.
“Don’t wake me if I’m dreaming,” Jenny from the Block delivers on the party-rocking offering. “Could you be the one without a doubt? / Could I be for your keeping? / Could it be us?”
“Us” will appear on JLo’s forthcoming ninth studio album, due out later this year and will reportedly feature Cardi B. Also, a Spanish remix of “Us” featuring J Balvin should be coming our way soon.
JLo’s last album was 2014’s A.K.A., which featured the singles “I Luh Ya Papi,” “First Love,” and “Booty.”
GOP House Majority Leader to Leave Legislature
Joyce Peppin Will be Taking a Private Sector job
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – One of the most powerful state lawmakers in Minnesota is leaving the Legislature.
Republican House Majority Leader Joyce Peppin announced Wednesday she would retire to take a private sector job.
Peppin is a seven-term lawmaker from Rogers who had served as House Majority Leader since 2015.
Peppin says she never considered the Legislature a full-time career and is ready to return to the private sector.
She is taking a job as Director of Government Affairs and General Counsel for the Minnesota Rural Electric Association.
House Majority leaders are integral legislative leaders who help run floor sessions and keep a majority’s party together on critical votes.
Peppin’s departure adds an extra layer of intrigue to the 2018 election in which all 134 House members are on the ballot.
Joe Scarpelli joined a Lethbridge police officer during a late-night shift in Lethbridge, and it appears some residents still arenâ€™t getting the message about the dangers of impaired driving.
Selena Gomez's newly dropped music video for song of the summer contender "Bad Liar" is finally here, and it's a real doozy.
Taking place in what looks like a 1970s dream world, Gomez plays everyone in the video from the long-haired high school-aged protagonist, to that character's parents (including her mustachioed father) and a blonde high school gym teacher.
If you're sure the plot is going in one direction, think again. You have no idea where this throwback video is headed.
Watch, dance, and sing along to Selena Gomez's chameleon-like performance in "Bad Liar."
(AP) - A Washington man has been charged for a marijuana operation that was found during a house fire that claimed his mother's life.
The Kitsap Sun reported Tuesday that 46-year-old Matthew Parham was charged with manufacture of marijuana. He had a bench warrant issued for his arrest earlier in June after he failed to attend a May court hearing.
Police say they found a clandestine marijuana grow and a extraction operation for THC, the active ingredient of cannabis, while they investigated the February house fire that killed Parham's mother.
According to document, Parham told a detective he was growing the marijuana. Washington state law says growers and processors require a license from state regulators.
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COLUMBIA FALLS, Maine (AP) — A convoy loaded with Christmas wreaths has left Down East Maine for a weeklong journey to Arlington National Cemetery, where the wreaths will adorn tombstones this holiday season.
The Wreaths Across America caravan departed Sunday from Columbia Falls, where the wreaths were made. It’ll travel through Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland and Washington D.C., before arriving in a week in Arlington, Virginia.
The grand marshals are Vietnam War Medal of Honor recipient Roger Donlon and his wife, Norma Donlon.
The tradition began when Maine wreath maker Morrill Worcester donated 5,000 wreaths to Arlington Cemetery. This year, there will be more than 200,000 of them placed at Arlington alone. A total of 1.2 million wreaths will be placed on markers across the country in 1,238 locations.
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ALLEN PARK, Mich. — The Detroit Lions have re-signed defensive tackle Christian Ringo.
Detroit made the move Monday, addressing a need by adding depth on the defensive line. Ringo has five career tackles and has forced one fumble.
He played in six games for the Lions last season.
Ringo was a reserve in eight games in 2016 with Green Bay. The Packers drafted the former Louisiana-Lafayette standout in the sixth round in 2015.
There's no question that the Snapchat redesign prompted harsh criticism -- when your stock price drops because Kylie Jenner said she'd stopped using your app, you sit up and take notice. Snap may be trying to appease critics by reverting to the old ways. It's not certain that Stories use has dropped as a result of the split, but it wouldn't be surprising. And as Recode observed, there's a chance that Snap would use its unified Stories as a way to pitch professional content. If you have to glance at the latest big-name shows in order to catch your friend's concert snap, you might be more inclined to watch those shows.
The one certainty: this would represent a fundamental shift in philosophy. The Snap spokesperson noted that the test interface revolves around "users' behavior, not just relationships." It's about what you're trying to do, not who you're doing it with -- a simple strategy for a company that has lately been accused of making things unnecessarily complex.
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Texas Representative Roger Williams is the third base coach for the GOP congressional baseball team. Williams was hitting practice grounders to the infield when the Bernie Sanders campaign volunteer, James Hodgkison, opened fire on the team from behind the third base dugout.
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The charity baseball game will go on as scheduled tomorrow night.
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BATHURST, N.B. — Experts plan to begin trying to remove an endangered beluga whale from a northern New Brunswick river and relocate it to its natural habitat today.
The Fisheries Department says it is hoping to move the juvenile whale from the Nepisiguit River to the St. Lawrence Estuary near Cacouna, Que.
It's working with marine mammal groups and veterinarians who will be on site today to undertake the complex procedure and attach a tracking device to the whale.
They are planning to return the whale to its natural habitat in the estuary, where there is a pod of belugas.
It's not clear why the whale wandered into the river weeks ago, but scientists suggest it may have been following fish and gotten lost.
The whale — about two metres long — appeared healthy earlier in the week, but was showing no sign it planned to leave the river on its own.
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WATERBURY, Conn. - Christmas is around the corner, but for Jaspal Singh the cheer came a little bit sooner.
"In the spirit of the holiday I want to do something special," Singh told WTIC.
Singh has been working in Waterbury for around 5 years. In that time he says the community has embraced him as one of their own. Singh observed how many of his surrounding community members go to sleep hungry.
So he did something about it.​
On Saturdays Singh rents out a food truck from Frankie's Hot Dog King and feeds the needy. Hundreds line up outside the truck to eat free hot dogs, hamburgers and french fries.
“Before they go to bed, they should have food in their belly," Singh said. "That's my only wish."
Next he plans to offer blankets and clothing to those who need it through the winter months.
Singh says the feeling is priceless.
“Over time I see somebody smiling I say thank you God," Singh said. "I just want to do something so I could give smiles to more people."
Americans are drinking less orange juice now than any other time in the past two decades, but we still drink more than any other country in the world. Wanna know how OJ is made? Check out the video! YUMMY!
Paris. 2 November. REPORT.AZ/ Well-known mugham master Gochaq Asgarov and French jazzman Pierre de Tregoman have released a joint album MUĞHAM SOULS. On this occasion a concert will be organized in Paris.
France bureau of Report News Agency informs, concert will be organized with support of Association of Friends of Azerbaijan in France at the Saint-Julien-le-Pauvre church, November 26.
Release of the disk in Italy is an outstanding event in music world. The album features successful synthesis of jazz with mugham that UNESCO recognized as the masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Two masters will be accompanied at the concert by Elnur Mikayilov (kamancha), Kamran Karimov (naghara), Vasif Huseynzade (piano).
AMMAN, Jordan — The United Nations is warning that the cholera outbreak in Yemen is depleting aid resources to the point they won't be able to provide food to the famine-stricken country through the summer.
Jamie McGoldrick, U.N. humanitarian chief in Yemen, said Thursday that 923 people have died of the disease and there are now 124,002 suspected cases. He says that number could double by September.
McGoldrick says battling cholera in the country beset by civil war has pulled resources away from work the agency is doing to battle famine and by September could cut into the food aid pipeline to the country, the Arab world's poorest nation.
Professional wrestling legends Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair present “Legends of the Ring” with emcee Jimmy Hart and host Eric Bischoff at 9 p.m. Saturday, June 9 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in South Florida near Hollywood.
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) - The Palestinian envoy in Malaysia says the body of a Hamas militant killed last week in Kuala Lumpur will be repatriated to the Gaza Strip for burial.
Anwar al-Agha said Tuesday that Egypt agreed to allow the body to be returned through its border with Gaza.
Israel's Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman had appealed to Egypt to refuse the Palestinian request. The body is expected to arrive in Gaza on Thursday.
Fadi al-Batsh, an electrical engineering lecturer at a Malaysian university, was gunned down by two men on a motorcycle as he was on his way to a mosque early Saturday.
Hamas, a militant group sworn to Israel's destruction, described al-Batch as a "commander" in its military wing and accused Israel of assassinating him.
Israel has not commented.
Mojo Dojo Comedy is thrilled to announce the return of THE DUEL, a special $5 show that gives local comedy teams a chance to pit their skills against one another for glory, honor, and the audience's applause!
Two teams enter and give their all. Only ONE will be chosen as the victor and move on to defend their title at next month's show. Your suggestion can spark the hilarity, your VOTE can determine the winner!
This month, reigning champs Improv Limbo take on the improvised sitcom VERY SPECIAL EPISODE. Be sure to tune in...for carnage!
It all takes place at Urban Harvest Brewing Company, where they brew hand-crafted ales in small batches several times a week. This creates a versatile line-up of beers to choose from, as well as adventurous seasonal and specialty brews.
Enjoy a pint or two before, during and after the show!
STOCK brokerage COL Financial Group, Inc. said on Monday net income for the first half increased 17.1 percent from a year ago to P214.6 million on robust growth in revenue and commissions. Revenues increased 14.8 percent to P460.2 million as commissions grew 10 percent to P322.5 million, it told the stock exchange.
Commissions increased as COL’s average daily value turnover in the first half jumped by 18.1 percent to a new record of P1 billion. This growth was also faster than the 11.2 percent increase on the Philippine Stock Exchange’s average daily value turnover.
Don't believe everything you see on Twitter.
Reps. Elijah Cummings and Nancy Pelosi fell for a Twitter account parodying Michael Flynn, who resigned Monday as President Trump's national security adviser for misleading the administration about his contacts with Russia.
The tweets came from an unverified account that launched this month. It has since been labeled a parody account by multiple news outlets and Snopes.
The New York Times also fell for the parody account, writing about it in its story Monday. It later removed the mention and issued a correction.
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Italian President Sergio Mattarella arrived in Estonia today, Wednesday, on a two day official visit.
Mr. Mattarella has already been formally received by Estonian President Kersti Kaljulaid at the Presidential palace in Kadriorg, Tallinn, an event also attended by Prime Minister Jüru Ratas.
In addition to meeting Ms. Kaljulaid and Mr. Ratas, the Italian President is also set to meet with president of the Estonian Parliament (Riigikogu) Eiki Nestor.
Mr. Mattarella is accompanied by his daughter, and the Italian Foreign Minister is also due to meet with his Estonian counterpart Sven Mikser, as part of the visit.
Story highlights A man wearing a device attempted to detonate it, New York police source says
Bus terminal and subway entrance shut down near Times Square after explosion
(CNN) An explosion struck the Port Authority bus terminal at 42nd Street and Eighth Avenue near Times Square on Monday morning and one person is in custody, the New York Police Department said in a tweet.
The man in custody is injured, police said in a tweet.
The station is one of the busiest commuter hubs during rush hour.
The A, C and E subway lines were evacuated, NYPD Sgt. Brendan Ryan said. The subway entrance on Eighth Avenue and the bus terminal are closed, the Port Authority said in a tweet, adding that there was still police activity in the area.
Police respond to an explosion at the Port Authority bus terminal on Monday in New York.
There are no deaths reported, a federal law enforcement source said.
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Real Madrid looks to continue its improved run of form in league play when it travels to face Levante on Saturday.
The defending La Liga champions are mired in fourth place, but they've won their last two league games by a combined 11-2 score, pulling within two points of third-place Valencia.
Levante, meanwhile, is battling relegation and is winless in its last nine league games. In their earlier meeting this season, Real Madrid was held to a 1-1 draw at the Bernabeu in a match Cristiano Ronaldo missed through suspension.
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Today Miki Sudo gets to hold on to the Mustard Belt for another year, as she is still the champion of the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest Women’s Competition.
For the last four years, Sudo has won the women’s competition.
Sudo managed to take down 37 dogs for first place, in second was Michelle Lesco with 27, and coming in third was Sonya Thomas with 26. The annual event is held at New York's Coney Island boardwalk.
How many can you take down in 10 minutes?
Via: SB Nation
Cobb (toe) will not return from the 10-day disabled list this coming Wednesday as originally hoped, Roger Mooney of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
The pain in the right-hander's big toe has lingered longer than originally expected, leading to the change in timeline. Cobb had originally planned to pitch through the injury, so Sunday's news underscores how unrealistic that goal likely was. Another update on Cobb's condition should be available at some point during the coming week.
Scottsdale Rotary Club member Dale Gray (shown above with Kingman Route 66 Rotary Club President Susan Williams) presented a power point presentation on Project C.U.R.E., the largest provider of donated medical supplies and equipment to developing countries around the world, at Kingman Route 66 Rotary Club’s Aug. 4 meeting. The Rotary Clubs of Arizona are working together on this project to bring two containers of medical supplies to the underserved people in Sonora, Mexico. For further information, visit the Project C.U.R.E. website at: projectcure.org
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - At least one person was injured in a robbery Friday night at a mobile home park in the city's Windy Hill neighborhood, the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office said.
Police were called to the Countryside Village mobile home park off Beach Boulevard near St. Johns Bluff Road South.
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AIZAWL, Aug 14 - At least 20 houses at Tlabung in south-west Mizoram have been submerged as floods hit the Indo-Bangla border town for the second time this year. The swirling water of the rain-fed Khawthlangtuipui River, also known as Karnaphuli, has forced at least 15 families to vacate their homes, sources from the sub-divisional town said.
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Stephens has been dancing since the age of 3. Now 16, her dream of becoming a professional dancer is a little closer. "It enabled me to go to Alvin Ailey and Joffrey," she said, name-checking two internationally known dance companies based in New York City.
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An accident where the M62 meets the M1 at Lofthouse has been cleared and all lanes are opened.
Traffic has been slow on the M62 eastbound with the exit road onto J29 with the M1 closed until 9.40am.
The accident has now been moved to he hard shoulder and all lanes have been re-opened.
Seacoast Banking Corp. of Florida and one of its investors, CapGen Capital Group III, are planning a secondary offering of the bank’s common stock.
Seacoast in Stuart and CapGen did not disclose how many shares would be sold or how much could be raised in the offering. CapGen, which was a vocal critic of Seacoast’s management through part of last year, owns almost 20% of the bank.
KHUSHAB: Three accused were killed and two police personnel injured after a prisoner van came under an attack in Khushab on Friday.
According to police officials, the incident took place in Khushab when unidentified gunmen opened fire at a police van carrying prisoners, resulting in the killing of all three prisoners and injury to two police officials.
The injured policemen were shifted to a nearby hospital for treatment. The bodies of the dead prisoners would be handed over to the heirs after the completion of medico-legal formalities.
In the Firms and Industrial Netball Championship, The last round of the preliminary matches will be played today at the Kingstown Netball Centre in New Montrose.
At the same venue this afternoon, Harmony Investment Teachers will meet Ministry of Foreign Affairs at 5:00, and CK Greaves and Company will play against Ministry of Transport and Works Combined at 6:15 p.m.
The semi-final matches will be played tomorrow and Wednesday afternoon.
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Best Lawyers, the oldest and most respected guide to the legal profession, released the 2017 Edition of Connecticut's Best Lawyers last week. The stand-alone publication highlights 675 lawyers recognized for their top legal talent, along with 77 "Lawyer of the Year" recipients from the great state of Connecticut .
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Authorities say a Swift Current man was killed after his van hit a semi on I-15 near Great Falls, Mont. U.S. authorities have identified a Canadian man who was killed after his minivan struck a tractor-trailer that left the scene of the crash on Interstate 15 in northern Montana.
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#Padmaavat begins Week 2 with a BANG... Collects in double digits... Eyes 35 cr+ in Weekend 2... Will cross *lifetime biz* of #BajiraoMastani today [Sat]... Will cross 200 cr tomorrow [Sun]... [Week 2] Fri 10 cr. Total: 176.50 cr. India biz.
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TWO CRIMES HAVE BEEN COMMITTED
The FBI/DoJ agents who lied to the FISA court committed crimes and they could face long jail terms.
Greg Jarrett said on Fox Business this evening, “Two different crimes committed there. One was perjury the other is abuse of power.”
“Now we know they knew the dossier wasn’t authentic and reliable. They knew it came from Democratic money. They knew it was likely fabricated. And they knew they couldn’t get a FISA warrant without it.”
“The other is abuse of power – ten years behind bars upon conviction,” Jarrett said.
YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif. (AP) — Authorities say the woman found dead in Yosemite National Park was from China.
Park spokesman Scott Gediman says the woman has been identified as 27-year-old Chaocui Wang of China.
On July 31, officials confirmed the death on the Pacific Crest Trail, in the northwestern portion of the California park.
About a week ago, the body of a Japanese tourist who was hiking the Pacific Crest Trail was found in a river in Kings Canyon National Park.
The body of 32-year-old Rika Morita was found July 23 submerged in the south fork of the Kings River at the 10,000-foot level of the park.
The body was retrieved a day later.
Runoff from a record winter snowfall in the Sierra Nevada has swollen rivers, making them swift and treacherous.
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) – A Shively police officer is under investigation after a meme mocking the aftermath of a vehicle that was driven into a crowd in Charlottesville, killing a woman and injuring several others, was posted on social media.
Shively Police Department Lt. Col. Josh Myers said the meme was allegedly posted on officer Morris Rinehardt’s Facebook page.
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The post featured the vehicle James Field Jr., 20, allegedly drove into a crowd protesting against white nationalists in Charlottesville and read “When you were born to be a Challenger but identify as a Ram.”
Heather Heyer, 32, was killed in the attack and 19 others were injured.
Myers will hold a press conference to release more information about the post at 1:30 p.m. Monday.
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MOSCOW (Sputnik) — Illegal armed formations performed attacks in Damascus, Latakia, Aleppo and Hama provinces, the ministry said Monday.
“Within last 24 hours, 34 bombardments performed by illegal armed formations have been registered in the provinces of Damascus (16), Latakia (7), Aleppo (6), and Hama (5),” the ministry said in a daily bulletin.
SANDY, Utah (AP) - Kyle Beckerman scored his 41st career MLS goal in the 82nd minute, and Real Salt Lake beat the Houston Dynamo 2-1 on Wednesday night.
Salt Lake (6-6-1) has won 10 of its last 11 home games, conceding just 12 goals. Houston (5-4-3) lost for the first time in five games.
Luis Silva put RSL in front in the 34th minute by heading in Sebastian Saucedo's cross.
Beckerman, who entered having played every minute of every RSL game this season, came in as a substitute in the 64th. Eighteen minutes later, Beckerman had a corner kick chested to his feet and he sent a left-footed shot off the far post and in.
Houston's Alberth Elis scored his fifth goal this month, and eighth overall, in the 75th. Nick Rimando's goal kick was intercepted and Elis was left open in front of goal to head home Romell Quioto's cross.
With more than 300 million people living in the U.S. how can someone determine if a person is a threat?
Cecil Moses, a former FBI agent, says to be on the lookout for anything suspicious or out of the ordinary and alert police.
“I would suggest that we not hesitate and do that,” Moses said when asked about reporting your neighbor.
He said to look out on social media sites like Twitter and Facebook. If you see a post that cause for concern, call the police.
Currently, social media carries a heavy influence, and Moses says that someone will likely copy the attack in Virginia that happened Wednesday morning.
Be sure to carry on with your day-to-day activities but stay alert and be aware of your surroundings.
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The Boston Celtics lost 106-102 to the Chicago Bulls in Game 1 on Sunday night after an emotional game following the tragic passing of Isaiah Thomas’ younger sister Chyna.
Thomas scored a game high 33 points in the four-point loss and his teammates gave tremendous credit to Isaiah after his performance and leadership in Game 1. NESN.com’s Rachel Holt caught up with some of Thomas’ teammates after the game.
To hear his teammates’ reactions after the game, check out the video above from “NESN Live,” presented by Cross Insurance.
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GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida has hired Nick Savage as its director of strength and conditioning.
The Gators made the announcement Monday, making Savage the fourth assistant new coach Dan Mullen has brought with him from Mississippi State.
Savage spent the last four years in Starkville, including the last two as strength and conditioning coach. He replaced Rick Court following the 2015 season.
The 28-year-old Savage joins offensive assistants Billy Gonzales, John Hevesy and Brian Johnson as well as defensive coordinator Todd Grantham on Mullen’s staff. Gonzales, Hevesy and Grantham worked with Mullen last season. Johnson previously worked under Mullen at Mississippi State.
Florida athletic director Scott Stricklin said last month that the strength program is the “backbone” of a successful football team because it “builds accountability.”
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Perhaps the biggest upset during Tuesday's primaries was in the race for Richmond Sheriff, where incumbent C.T. Woody has been defeated for the Democratic nomination. Richmond isn't just another average city -- it's a great place to live, work, play, and love.
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Scalise was in stable condition.
The gunman was shot by U.S. Capital Police, apprehended and taken to the hospital, officials said. Sen. Mike Lee told Fox News, however, the gunman was killed. The incident occurred at Simpson Field in Alexandria, about 10 miles from Washington D.C.
Rep. Roger Williams, R-Tex., was seen being taken from the field in a stretcher but it was unclear if he was struck by a bullet.
"Finally the shooter was shot behind home plate as he was circling around to the first base dugout where there were a number of us congressmen and other folks," Rep. Mo Brooks told FMTALK1065. "Our security detail was able to incapacitate him at that point. I don't know if he [shooter] was dead. He was wounded. I don't know how many times he was wounded."
Six men, including one from Nottinghamshire, have been charged in connection with a prison riot.
The men - who currently reside at HMP Belmarsh - were charged by police after a disorder at the East Sussex prison on October 29, 2016.
It required special officers to be brought in to bring the prison back to order.
David Carlin, 25, of Tuxford Road, Kirton, was among the men charged with prison mutiny.
The others include Ross Macphersonn, 28, Steven Goodwin, 28, of Fairlight Road, Hastings; Shane Simpson, 29, of Arundel Road, Totton, Southampton.
And John Udy, 38, of Leominster Road, Portsmouth.
All six men have been summonsed to appear before Brighton Magistrates' Court on October 19.
Benjamin Drury, 32, currently of HM Prison Bristol, has been summonsed to appear before the same court charged with criminal damage linked to the disorder.
Tanker containing 8,500 litres of diesel stolen in Wales
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Dyfed Powys Police is investigating the theft of a fuel tanker containing around 8,500 litres of diesel worth more than £10,000.
The diesel is reported to be 4,000 litres of red diesel used by agricultural vehicles and 4,500 litres of white diesel, which is commonly used by vehicles used in public transport.
The vehicle was taken from Tan Y Foel Quarry, Cefn Coch, between Llanfair Caereinion and Carno, between 5.30pm on Wednesday, May 23 and 6am on Thursday, May 24.
Anyone with information that can help officers with their investigation is asked to report it by calling 101.
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A grass fire that is burning on the south side of Jonesboro is now forcing some roads to be closed.
According to Jonesboro E-911, fire crews are battling a grass fire in the 3000 block of South Culberhouse Road.
The fire is forcing police to close South Culberhouse Road near Owens Avenue.
Craighead County is currently under a burn ban.
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The Charlotte Knights got blanked by the Lehigh Valley Pigs Wednesday in Allentown, Pennsylvania 5-0.
Carson Fulmer was on the mound for the Knights and pitched six innings of solid ball giving up three runs on five hits with four walks and seven strikeouts.
He was outdone on the mound by IronPigs pitcher Cole Irvin who gave up only four hits, and struck out six while walking only one batter in 8.2 innings, one out shy of a complete game.
The loss snapped the Knights season high three-game losing streak.
Same teams tomorrow at 6:50 p.m. in the rubber game of the three game set.
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Hamilton's Fitton Center for the Arts is kicking off a new season of exhibits, events and classes with a free community party on Friday, August 18.
Joining Jane Durrell with an invite to all to come by, and a look at some of what to expect at the center in 2017-18 is Executive Director Ian MacKensie-Thurley.
Firefighters are investigating what may have caused a home to catch fire over the weekend in Northrop.
Fairmont firefighters were dispatched early Saturday morning to a home on Lake Charlotte.
Crews from Fairmont and Truman were on scene for about 4 hours.
Fire officials say no one was hurt. First responders did find the family dog alive.
Damage to the home is estimated at $525,000.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
A Canadian painter who died 100 years ago will be discussed at an upcoming Art Gallery of Burlington event.
David P. Silcox presents Tom Thomson, The Silence and the Storm, on Thursday, Oct. 19 at 7 p.m. at the AGB, 1333 Lakeshore Rd.
Silcox, an art historian and curator, and recipient of the Governor General’s Award and the Order of Canada, visits Burlington to present his work on Thomson, originally published in 1977 and now available in an expanded version.
Silcox offers an appreciation of the life and works of Thomson featuring additional essays and more than 70 reproductions of his paintings published for the first time.
TechCrunch sources say Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) has held acquisition talks with pay-TV home shopping channel owner Evine Live (NASDAQ:EVLV).
Another source says Amazon isn’t the only company interested in making the purchase.
A group headed by Segel Vision offered to buy Evine last year for an enterprise value of $175M but Evine declined.
The Evine Live channel is available in 87M homes in the US. The company reported $193M in revenues last quarter with net income of $6.4M.
Health news: In other Amazon news, the company's health care partnership with Berkshire Hathaway and JPMorgan Chase should select its CEO within the next two months, according to Axios sources.
Evine Live shares are up 38.7% to $1.12.
Amazon shares are down 2.3% .
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MUNGER: Naxals in Bihar's Munger district torched four road construction vehicles on Thursday.
They also burned three other vehicles along with it.
The police authorities have confirmed that Naxals have abducted eight labourers in the process but freed four of them.
A search operation has been launched to track down the Naxals and the abductees.
Earlier on May 1 Naxalites had set ablaze as many as five vehicles engaged in road construction work in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada district.
Religious freedom could top Sessions civil rights priorities
President Donald Trump repeatedly promised to defend the religious rights of the Christian conservatives who propelled him to power
Salads are a great healthy food option. But sometimes, they can get a bit boring. So we’re bringing you some great tips to help you spice up your salad routine and keep you eating healthy all year round.
Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser: “I ask all Louisianans and Americans to pray for my friend, Majority Whip Steve Scalise, and all of those shot in today’s ridiculous and senseless shooting. Steve has been a great friend to my family and Louisiana throughout his years as a public servant. My utmost thanks and admiration goes to those members of the Capitol Police who bravely subdued the shooter and saved dozens of lives. This attack on our elected officials is an attack on our nation and each one of us, regardless of party. Let us all pray for a speedy recovery for everyone injured today and for peace throughout the world.”
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While many Boyceville and Glenwood City High School athletes are hanging up their equipment for the season and on their high school careers, there are others who are looking forward to college careers.
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And more kitty art, courtesy of artist Kevin Chan. According to his web site, HeyItsMeu.com, “Kevin Chan is a Los Angeles-based illustrator, designer and multidisciplinary maker.” In spite of the title he’s chosen, he doesn’t only do cats — you’ll find dogs, bears, sheep, and monkeys there too. Many of them available on pins, plushies, prints, and other items that he sells through his Etsy store.
Tom Brady will have a chance to win his fifth Super Bowl MVP award when the Patriots take on the Eagles in Super Bowl LII at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minnesota.
Brady already has the most Super Bowl MVPs of all time with four. Former 49ers quarterback and Hall of Famer Joe Montana is second with three. Eli Manning, Bart Starr and Terry Bradshaw are the only other players with multiple Super Bowl MVPs, and all three quarterbacks have two.
Brady is also looking to become the second player to win back-to-back Super Bowl MVPs—Bart Starr accomplished that feat in 1967 and 1968.
Last year, Brady won the MVP after he went 43-62 for 466 yards, two touchdowns and one interception as the Patriots came back from a 28-3 deficit to beat the Falcons 34-28 in overtime.
Here's a look back at ever Super Bowl MVP winner in history.
The bones were 50-100 yards away from the path, about a mile up the trail, according to Unified Police Lt. Brian Lohrke. The bones had been in the canyon for a while, he said.
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio -- The Cavaliers say George Hill (back spasms) remains questionable for Game 5 Wednesday. against the Pacers.
Hill, who received four injections to try to play Game 4, missed that game on Sunday -- a 104-100 win for the Cavs. Jose Calderon started in his place and scored five points with two rebounds and two assists in 19 minutes.
Coach Tyronn Lue said Hill took part in some of the shooting drills the Cavs conducted at practice Tuesday. He largely stood to the side while teammates were shooting when the media was allowed into practice.
Lue said if Hill could play he would start.
Hill is averaging 8.7 points and 1.7 assists through three games in this series, which is tied at two games apiece. He was originally injured in Game 1 on an illegal screen set by Indiana's Trevor Booker.
SAO PAULO — Police have searched the offices of Philips in Brazil and are executing arrest warrants for two people linked to the Dutch electronics company.
Wednesday’s operation is part of an investigation into suspected fraud in the supply of medical equipment to the National Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedics and the Rio de Janeiro Health Department.
Prosecutors allege that several companies formed a cartel to win and inflate contracts. In all, 22 arrest warrants were issued and 44 addresses searched.
Prosecutors say two warrants are for people linked to Philips. The company says one had been an executive who has left the company, while the other works in sales. It says the current employee was brought in for questioning and that the company is co-operating with the authorities.
The upcoming Aston Martin Valkyrie is arguably one of the most anticipated hypercars in recent years. It's being developed with help from Red Bull Racing, Michelin, and several other companies, and like its competition, the Valkyrie takes inspiration from Formula One cars. It will also be tailored to each customer's needs, and one customer asked for the moon when he requested a paint scheme for his car, literally.
Instagram user Lamborghiniks bought a genuine moon rock, which he plans to have ground up and embedded in his Valkyrie's Karosserie Lunar Red exterior paint. The lucky owner says he got the idea from Miles Nurnberger, creative director of exterior design at Aston Martin, who mentioned that the car reminded him of a spaceship. The owner won't say how much this otherworldly paint job will cost, but he will chronicle the process when the car is delivered and taken to Karosserie in Pennsylvania.
SPRINGFIELD, Pa. (CBS) — Some drivers are dodging large potholes in Delaware County. Now, towns are getting help to patch them up.
County council announced the start of “Operation PAT” on Tuesday.
“PAT” stands for “Pothole Assistance for Taxpayers.”
Officials discussed the program at a large pothole in Springfield, Pennsylvania.
The winter weather did a number on the roads and budgets in the 49 municipalities.
The liquid fuels program is funded by the Pennsylvana gas tax.
Each year, Delaware County receives about $1 million in revenue from the tax.
New details from the Columbia Police Department give us more information in the Dawn Diimmler case after the former Airport High School assistant principal was granted bond Monday morning.
The American Red Cross in cooperation with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will be hosting a blood drive on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at the Carlyle Lake Visitors Center from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. The American Red Cross works diligently every day to keep an adequate supply of blood available. The need for blood is ongoing—24 hours a day, 365 days a year. In the United States a blood transfusion is needed every two seconds. The American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give the gift of life to help meet the demand.
The Corps of Engineers fully supports the efforts of Red Cross and will reward those participants donating blood with a certificate for one night of free camping at Carlyle Lake. The certificate can be used at any standard, single capacity, non-reservable site at McNair, Boulder, Coles Creek, Dam East or Dam West Campground.
For more information about this and other events Carlyle Lake, contact the Carlyle Lake Project Office at (618) 594-2484 or email at carlylelake@usace.army.mil
LIVERPOOL stars looked focused arriving at Anfield today ahead of their eagerly anticipated Champions League semi-final showdown with Roma tonight.
“Liverpool take on Roma in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final tonight”
Jurgen Klopp’s side take on the Italian outfit in the first leg of their last-four clash tonight.
They had to get past Premier League champions Manchester City in the previous round, with three goals inside the opening 30 minutes of the first leg proving too much for Pep Guardiola’s side in a 5-1 aggregate thrashing.
Roma produced a stunning three-goal comeback against Barcelona to reach the semi-finals, recovering from a 4-1 defeat away from home in the first leg by winning 3-0 in the second and going through on away goals.
Ahead of the big match this evening, Klopp and his Reds men were spotted arriving at Anfield to put in their final preparations.
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A 16-year-old boy has been stabbed to death in Liverpool.
The youngster was found after emergency services were called to Belle Vale Road at around 9pm on Tuesday, Merseyside Police said.
The teenager was taken to hospital, although he was pronounced dead at around midnight.
Detectives have launched a murder probe and forensic examination of the scene was under way.
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The Jalopnik Trivia night, held at the Jacob Javits Center last weekend at the New York Auto Show, was a roaring success. Because there was fun and laughter and car chatter. All of the best things to make up an evening!
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We had readers, writers, a Yugo and members of the finest automotive celebrities New York City had to offer. Nothing could be better.
The iconic band and solo artist are teaming up again as they prepare to tour Great Britain and Northern Ireland this autumn.
Queen guitarist Brian May said: “The general public knows the hits, so you’ve got to cater for that.
“But we can chuck in a few things that people really don’t expect. We’ll do quite a bit more of that this time around.
“There are so many dimensions to Adam, which of course fits with our music. He can get down and do the rock stuff really dirty, and you have all those dimensions, and we can explore that even more.”
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Turns out you can get a lot done in Fortnite when someone isn't actively trying to destroy you.
Fortnite's new Playground mode has only just gone live, but already people are using it to get creative in the game -- including Reddit user JoshB_C, who posted a recreation of Mario Kart built entirely inside Fortnite's world.
Rather than Fortnite's usual Battle Royale gameplay which puts players in an ever-tightening arena to kill or be killed, the Playground Limited Time Mode lets groups of up to four players explore a map without having to worry about being killed by strangers.
But with friendly-fire rules meaning players respawn after they die, there's lots of time to explore.
Fortnite has just launched on Nintendo Switch so it kinda makes sense in a beautiful way? But the so-called "cars" still driving like shopping carts...
DINBYCH U-8s got back to winning ways over the weekend with a narrow 10 tries-to-eight victory at Colwyn Bay.
The young Dinbych side worked well both in defence and attack.
Tries were scored by Aaron Lowe (5), Isaac Lowe (3) and Harri McManus (2).
Thanks to Colwyn Bay’s excellent sportsmanship two of the home squad volunteered to supplement Dinbych’s U-9s team to even up the numbers.
One of them then scored the first try for Dinbych and while the Bay quickly equalised, they failed to stop their opponents from increasing their dominance on the game.
Elis Martin took Dinbych into the lead with a clever try after wrong-footing the defence with a superb change of direction.
Further tries came from Caron Pritchard, Louise McKeown, Finlay Winter and Ellis Roberts, who was chosen as the player of the match for his defensive skills, with perfectly executed tackling.
Wed, Jun 14: Global’s Leslie Horton talks to Tsuut’ina First-Nation Chief Lee Crowchild about being named one of the 2017 Calgary Stampede Parade Marshals.
A woman and her two children were injured allegedly in an acid attack in the limits of Chuhng police on Friday. College teacher Aneela, her 12-year-old daughter Ayesha, and eight-year-old son Salman were rushed to Jinnah Hospital with minor injuries on their faces and eyes in the afternoon. The woman told the police that her ex-husband Afzaal threw acid on them when the family was travelling on a car. She said Afzaal had a dispute with her over property. Hospital sources said all the three victims were discharged from the emergency ward after being provided initial medical treatment. Police say they were investigating the incident. –Staff Reporter
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NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) - Two chefs from Tulane University are too much.
Chef Travis Johnson and Chef Mike Rabenowitz.
They're a tag team in the Tulane Dining Services kitchen.
They're re-writing history and the recipe for Mardi Gras beads.
WGNO News with a Twist features guy Wild Bill Wood wants you to meet the chefs who are adding fat grams to Fat Tuesday.
For the first time, these Mardi Gras beads you can eat.
They're made from fondant, which is basically cake icing. It's a recipe of sugar, water and glycerin.
The Tulane chefs hope you take their recipe home and let your own good times roll.
Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation is hiring basketball officials and scorekeepers . There will be training.
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HAFIZABAD: Two people died in a road accident at Motorway near Pindi Bhattian area of Hafizabad on Wednesday. Ali Waqar and Tariq Ali died and Muhammad Imran, Abdul Rashid and Hafeez sustained fatal injuries in a collision between a car and a truck near Pindi Bhattian.
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This is a social group for visually impaired people, which is run by four sighted volunteers. Visits to places of interest are occasionally arranged. Those who are new to the group can be accompanied and introduced to the group for their first few meetings.
Just months after their split, Orlando Bloom and Katy Perry were seen reunited again, Saturday night at pop star Ed Sheeran’s concert at Staples Center – L.A.
A source told E! News the couple had floor seats, wore black baseball caps (probably trying to stay on the down-low), and were quite close the entire evening.
“The cuddled most of the night. She sad on his lap most of the night and shared kisses.”
Seems their caps helped keep their presence to a minimum.
The source also said, “They looked like they were having the time of their lives.”
Orlando has (3) movies in production. Perhaps they’re finally learning how to balance their professional and personal time?
LONG BEACH, Calif. (AP)  A California man was sentenced to nearly 142 years to life in state prison for kidnapping and murdering a 3-week-old girl, attempting to kill the baby's parents and uncle, and a separate attack.
City News Service reports 32-year-old Anthony Ray McCall was sentenced Monday for his role in a scheme by a female friend to get a newborn because she falsely told a boyfriend she was pregnant.
Eliza De La Cruz was taken and her parents and uncle were shot in Long Beach in 2015. The baby was found dead near San Diego the next day as news of the abduction spread. The following month, a woman was in another attempt to get a child.
Giseleangelique Rene D'Milian was sentenced in January to 25 years to life in prison.
RANGELEY - The annual Rangeley Oktoberfest Brat & Strudel Contest was held Thursday night, sponsored by the Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce and hosted by The Rangeley Inn and Tavern.
Local chefs prepared their best brat and strudel and their entries were judged by both a panel of expert judges (Klara Haines, Gerlinde Stretz and Hans Stretz) and a popular vote cast by the approximately 100 attendees. The winners were:
Judges' Vote
Brat - Rangeley IGA (Buzzy Jensen)
Strudel – Mountain Catering (Michael Flewelling)
Popular Vote
Brat – Rangeley IGA (Buzzy Jensen)
Strudel – Just Desserts (Ana Wetherill)
Harold Tillman, the former Jaeger owner, has reignited his bitter row with Lloyds and Better Capital, blaming them for the fashion chain’s collapse.
He said the 133-year-old fashion chain’s treatment had been “dreadful” and accused Jon Moulton, Better Capital’s founder, of running it into the ground.
Earlier this month the Jaeger collapsed into administration. Its debt was sold for just £7m to a unnamed buyer, believed to be billionaire Philip Day. He owns a retail empire which includes Edinburgh Woollen Mill. Better Capital is thought to be nursing a loss of at least £23m on the deal.
Switch celebrates initial public offering and gets the trading day started by ringing the opening bell 2 Hours Ago | 01:01
Data-center tech company Switch celebrated its initial public offering by ringing Friday's opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange.
The Las Vegas-based company raised about $531 million from the IPO. Shares began trading at $17, above the proposed range of $14 to $16 per share.
The company intends to use the proceeds from the IPO to buy out investors in Switch Ltd. and take control of it as a holding company.
Founder and chief executive, Rob Roy, developed Switch on the sustainable growth of the Internet in 2000. Roy developed more than 350 issued and pending patent claims covering data center designs. Switch uses clean and renewable energy to power data centers.
Amazon, eBay and PayPal are on the company's roster of clients.
It trades under ticker symbol SWCH.
Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase & Co, Bank of Montreal and Wells Fargo were among underwriters for the offering.
NEW YORK, April 24 (Reuters) - Jeffrey Gundlach, chief executive officer of DoubleLine Capital, said on Tuesday that U.S. Treasuries are “not attractive” even though the benchmark 10-year Treasury yield crossed the critical 3 percent threshold earlier in the day.
Gundlach, who oversees more than $119 billion in assets, speaking at a New York event for DoubleLine clients, said the core Consumer Price Index and the New York Federal Reserve Underlying Inflation Gauge suggest that U.S. inflation will go higher, which can hurt prices of government bonds. (Reporting by Jennifer Ablan Editing by Leslie Adler)
TheBallerLife.com – Ballerwives.com would like to congratulate NFL star Robert Griffin III and his new wife Grete Šadeiko on tying the knot.
People.com reports:
The 28-year-old quarterback married Grete Šadeiko, 24, in an extravagant wedding in Miami, Florida, on Saturday among family and friends.
Šadeiko wore an embellished white lace gown with a plunging neckline by Berta that featured a removable tulle skirt, which she wore for the ceremony along with a chapel length veil and earrings from John Damico.
For her first dance with her husband, the heptathlete removed the skirt revealing a modified mermaid dress with a train that was bustled up so they could spin around the dance floor. The couple danced to Ed Sheeran’s “Perfect” on a smoke-covered dance floor.
The lightbox allowed the couple to create their very own wedding music video to Drake’s “God’s Plan”.
Congressman Lee Zeldin (R-Shirley) has announced his next mobile office hours will take place in Peconic.
Mr. Zeldin and his staff will be available to meet one-on-one with constituents Friday, April 21, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Peconic Lane Community Center located at 1170 Peconic Lane in Peconic, according to a press release issued by his office.
No appointment necessary, the release states.
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A Georgia sheriff says the reward is now $115,000 for information leading to arrests of two inmates who killed two guards and escaped from a prison bus.
Putnam County Sheriff Howard Sills says in a brief email to The Associated Press that "many significant contributions" boosted the reward from $70,000.
Authorities say 43-year-old Donnie Russell Rowe and 24-year-old Ricky Dubose have stolen at least two vehicles for their getaway.
The first was a Honda that was found hidden in woods near a house they ransacked about 25 miles (40 kilometers) from the site of the killing. Police say they then stole a white pickup truck from an industrial site in the area.
After a foggy start with some drizzle/mist, spotty showers are likely this afternoon and into the early evening.
Clouds will win today and temperatures will warm to the lower 70s. This weekend will bring sun-filled afternoons with rain overnight both Saturday and Sunday nights. The wettest day will be Monday with remnants of Nate and that threat for showers will stick around through the mid-week.
Temperatures will closer to average by the end of next week.
It's starting to look like 2019 is going to be a hell of a year for TV. Last week, Sophie Turner confirmed that the next season of Game of Thrones won't premiere until 2019, and now Stranger Things star David Harbour has a similar outlook for the hit Netflix series. In an interview with Variety, Harbour says that they're supposed to go into production on Season Three in April.
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“I mean, one of the things that’s annoying for fans is that it takes us a long time to do them,” he said. “Like, you probably won’t get [Season Three] until sometime in 2019. But also part of the thing is, like any good thing, they need time. And those guys work so hard. I mean, they just sit in their apartment and write for 12, 14 hours a day."
Sure, it's a disappointing outlook, but it's better to wait for a great new season of episodes rather than make the Duffers force out a sub-par show in 2018. At this rate, all the kids will be in college by Season Four.
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Here's a look at what to expect from the new SHOWTIME AT THE APOLLO series on FOX!
FILE PHOTO: An Boeing 777 aircraft lands at the Charles de Gaulle International Airport in Roissy, near Paris, October 27, 2015. REUTERS/Christian Hartmann/File Photo
Boeing Co (BA.N) said on Thursday it delivered 169 jetliners in the first quarter, down from 176 in the same period a year earlier.
The company said deliveries of the single-aisle 737 slipped to 113 in the quarter, from 121 a year earlier, as it readies a newer version of its most popular plane.
Boeing said deliveries of its twin-aisle 777 jetliner fell to 21 from 23, while those of the 787 Dreamliner increased to 32 from 30.
The company has said it expects to deliver between 760 and 765 commercial aircraft in 2017, more than the 748 in 2016.
The world's biggest planemaker said it booked net orders of 198 aircraft in the first quarter.
(Reporting by Ankit Ajmera in Bengaluru; Editing by Savio D'Souza)
It looks like Braun Strowman will not be facing RAW Tag Team Champions The Bar in a Handicap Match at WrestleMania 34.
In the video above, RAW General Manager Kurt Angle talks to Cathy Kelley and says he will recognize Braun’s win in the tag team battle royal from last week. Angle also says he will give Braun a shot at RAW Tag Team Champions Cesaro & Sheamus at WrestleMania but only if Braun can find a partner.
As we’ve noted, speculation has been that Elias will be put with Braun to form a new tag team at WrestleMania. It will be interesting to see what happens with Braun and his new partner on tonight’s RAW from Dallas.
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CHICAGO (AP) — James Shields is ready to return to the Chicago White Sox’s rotation.
The 35-year-old right-hander is scheduled to start Sunday at Toronto after being sidelined the past two months because of a strained right back muscle.
Shields said Wednesday he feels “pretty good” and is “ready to rock” after three rehab starts for Triple-A Charlotte. He threw 90 pitches, allowing two runs and six hits over five innings, on Tuesday.
Sidelined since April 16, Shields is 1-0 with a 1.62 ERA in three starts after a rough first season in Chicago.
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Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. on Tuesday made a fifth takeover proposal for rival drugmaker Shire PLC, a last-ditch move by the Japanese company that would likely value the rare-drug specialist at more than $60 billion.
In separate statements Tuesday, neither company disclosed the financial terms of the proposal. Shire said it was considering its position.
Takeda...
Marc Gasol is 1-8 from the floor with his hands…1-1 with his head. pic.twitter.com/d66e85FK79 — Gabe Goodwin (@GabeTheWP) April 18, 2017
The Grizzlies are getting slaughtered by the Spurs again. Marc Gasol is not having a splendid offensive evening. Nonetheless, this is a fun highlight. (Many apologies for taking the easy route on the headline.)
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Police have said they are keeping an open mind on whether a series of raids and attempted thefts in Aberdeen are linked.
A four-figure sum of money was stolen from Nigg Bay Golf Club.
The Bobbin pub on King Street and the Goals soccer centre at the Bridge of Dee were also broken into, but nothing was stolen.
Murdo's Bar on Caincry Road, Kings Links Golf Centre and a Spar shop on Ashgrove Road were also targeted.
The incidents all happened between Thursday night and the early hours of Friday morning.
Detectives want to trace three men who were seen in the vicinity of some of the crimes.
They are described as being in their 20s and wearing dark clothing.
It is thought they may have had the use of a vehicle.
The Virginia, Virginia Tech and JMU women's basketball teams will all play in the postseason in the WNIT.
The 'Hoos, Hokies and Dukes will all play on Friday in the WNIT first round.
Virginia will play at St. Joe's. Virginia Tech will host Rider. JMU will host Radford Game times will be announced at a later time.
The winner of the UVA-St. Joe's game will play the winner of the JMU-Radford game.
The 'Hoos (19-12) missed the NCAA tournament for the seventh straight year.
This is Virginia's seventh trip to the WNIT, having reached the quarterfinals or beyond five times. Last season, Virginia had its best-ever finish in the tournament, making it to the Round-of-16 when they fell 65-57 at Hofstra. Head coach Joanne Boyle won the WNIT championship in 2010 while coaching at California.
JMU (24-8) missed the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2013. The Hokies (17-13) are in the WNIT in the first year under new head coach Kenny Brooks. Tech won its first 15 games this season, but has now lost 12 of its last 13.
Security forces have arrested a senior Palestinian Islamic Jihad activist in the West Bank's Jenin refugee camp.
The official, Bissam Raeb a-Rahman Sa'adi, 58, spearheads his group's activities.
We at BP ask it again – WHY DID Prime Minister Minnis really went to TEXAS?
Vancouver police are warning drivers of a dramatic spike of theft from vehicles in the first three months of this year.
"You may think that an item is not valuable, like a car charger or a jacket, but it might be enough to tempt a thief," said Sgt. Jason Robillard on Tuesday morning.
In the first three months of 2018 there were more than 3,500 thefts reported from vehicles, compared with more than 2,500 in 2017 — nearly a 39 per cent increase, said Robillard.
"You can take simple steps to help prevent thieves from breaking into your vehicle. One of the easiest things to do is to avoid leaving anything visible in your car," he said.
"The effort it takes to remove all visible items in your car is minimal, when compared to the cost and hassle of replacing a broken car window."
The spike in thefts follows a crackdown in downtown Vancouver in December that led to the arrests of 25 suspects and more than 80 charges laid, Robillard said.
A woman stabbed another person during a domestic dispute in West Hartford on Monday.
Officers responded to an apartment building on Hillcrest Avenue at 5:52 p.m.
Responding officers found Naomi Williams-Wal and the victim outside their apartment in the common courtyard area of the apartment buildings.
The victim was transported to a local hospital and is expected to live.
Williams-Wal was taken into custody and her bond was set at $500,000.
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* Says it plans to invest 8.36 billion won to set up a new plant due to expanded capacity
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It's National Wear Red Day, and many across the country are wearing the color to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease, and to save lives.
According to "Go Red for Women," cardiovascular diseases kill approximately 1 in 3 women each year in the U.S. Go Red For Women is the American Heart Association's national movement to end heart disease and stroke in women.
They say that 80 percent of cardiac events may be prevented with education and lifestyle changes. Go Red For Women advocates for more research and swifter action for women's heart health. The American Heart Association's Go Red For Women movement is nationally sponsored by Macy's and CVS Health, with additional support from their cause supporters. For more information, please visit GoRedForWomen.org or call 1-888-MY-HEART (1- 888-694-3278).
To donate, click here.
The Croods
Starring Nicolas Cage Emma Stone Ryan Reynolds Catherine Keener Clark Duke Cloris Leachman
When the cave that has always shielded them from danger is destroyed, a prehistoric family must embark on an adventure in search of a new home.
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One weekend in September will see the secluded village of St Albans – nestled on the upper reaches of the Hawkesbury – become a dynamic cultural hub. A small festival now in its third year, its program is eclectic. Here’s our pick of the bunch.
1. Simmone Logue: Dinner with the writers Catering guru Simmone Logue will cook up a storm, while a selection of writers on the festival bill discuss their favourite food writing.
2. The 1836 Dinner At the heart of historic St Albans is its convict-built pub, the Settlers Arms Inn, which was first established in 1836. Considering what might have been eaten at the inn during that time, Jacqui Newling, Sydney Living Museums’ gastronomer, has created an authentic menu for guests to tuck into, and will give historical insight before and during the dinner.
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Brooklyn merchants plead with council to limit movie shoots Starstruck they’re not. Merchants who ply their trade on Brooklyn’s Atlantic Avenue pleaded with lawmakers Wednesday to stop film crews from hogging parking spots and blocking deliveries. The head of...
Atlantic Avenue's new bistro makes a French connection Many Brooklyn restaurants are defined more by their nabes than by their menus. Then there’s charming little French Louie, which belongs less to neighboring Cobble Hill, Boerum Hill or downtown...
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Pedro Agramunt today announced in his letter his resignation as President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), according to the official website of PACE.
Agramunt’s resignation from the post of the PACE President has long been on the agenda. An offer for his dismissal had been scheduled for debate at the opening of the plenary session in Strasbourg on 9 October. This debate will now not take place, PACE says.
Following his resignation, the most senior Vice-President of the Assembly, Sir Roger Gale, automatically becomes Acting President. In line with the PACE Rules, he shall act until the election of a new President at the following part-session of the Assembly.
HARNAI: At least four security personnel were martyred and three others injured when an explosion hit their vehicle in Khost area, a local administration official said on Monday.
The FC personnel were on a routine patrol when their vehicle was targeted with an improvised explosive device (IED) killing four of them and injuring three.
The injured were shifted to Civil Hospital, Khost, Tehsildar Manik Khan said, adding the FC vehicle was badly damaged in the blast.
He said that the explosion was carried out with the help of remote-controlled device.
Soon after the blast, security forces rushed to the spot and launched search operation in the area.
Balochistan Chief Minister Nawab Sanaullah Zehri strongly condemned the blast and directed law enforcers to bring the perpetrators to book.
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BEIJING (AP) - China's foreign ministry says Stern Hu, a former executive of the mining giant Rio Tinto, has been released from prison.
Hu, an Australian citizen, was released Wednesday. He was given a 10-year sentence in Shanghai after being convicted of accepting bribes and stealing trade secrets in 2010. The case strained relations between Australia and China, the former's largest trading partner.
Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Lu Kang said during a regular press briefing in Beijing that Hu's sentence was reduced.
Lu said Hu's "lawful rights and interests in accordance with law" were ensured during his prison sentence and that his sentence was "mitigated" because he also observed China's "laws, regulations and disciplines."
Hu led Rio Tinto's iron ore operations in China before he and three Chinese colleagues were arrested in 2009.
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Actor Taylor Lautner, 26, took to his Instagram on Friday and posted a heartfelt goodbye to his beloved maltese, Roxy.
"You have brought so much joy into my life for the past 13 1/2 years," the "Twilight" star captioned next to a photo of him kissing Roxy, before adding, "I'll miss you every day but I'll take those memories with me everywhere I go."
Taylor also mentioned how his family gave him the pup back in 2004 on the set of "The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl," writing, "my family surprised me with you on the set of sharkboy and lavagirl in 2004."
He finished the sweet ode to his lost friend with a simple yet heartbreaking: "I love you."
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The "Scream Queens" star is a well-known dog lover, regularly posting himself with dogs that he meets, as well as with ex-girlfriend Billie Lourd's little pooch, Tina.
DAYTON, Ohio — The last of the 80 Doolittle Tokyo Raiders is expected to take part in public and private commemorations in Ohio of their air attack on Japan 75 years ago.
Around a dozen vintage B-25 bombers will fly over in formation at Tuesday afternoon's memorial service at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force near Dayton. Retired Lt. Col. Richard "Dick" Cole, 101, plans to be at the service and also to offer a private ceremonial toast to his late comrades.
Two B-1 bombers from the 34th and 37th bomb squadrons at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, are to fly over at the service's end.
Following is the agenda for the special meeting which will be held at the Chamber of Commerce Building in Chipley.
Call to Order – ChairII.
Roll Call – Heather Lopez
* Applications for Grants – Bridal Expo (Trish Duce)
* General Discussion, Announcements
* Next Workshop & Meeting Monday, January 22, 2017, 4:00 p.m.
* Adjourn
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Tennis: Second seed Caroline Wozniacki was bugged out by a flying ant invasion causing her to crash out of Wimbledon in a 3 set defeat.
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David Samson talks about Jose Fernandez, Don Mattingly's second year, and the current roster
Marlins president David Samson talks about Jose Fernandez, Don Mattingly's second year, and his confidence in the current roster.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States is “extremely concerned” about reports that Syrian forces recently used chlorine gas as a weapon in attacks in the eastern Ghouta area of Syria, State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert said on Thursday.
Reporting by David Alexander; Editing by Mohammad Zargham
The personal finance website, WalletHub, ranked Nevada as the third most fun state to visit in its 2018 report.
To rank each state, WalletHub compared cost-effective options for entertainment, as well as a state’s variety of entertainment.
When cross-referenced with other states, Nevada ranked first in casinos per capita and third for arts, entertainment, and recreational spots.
The Silver State also placed eighth in performing arts theaters per capita, twenty-fifth in access to national parks and thirtieth in amusement parks per capita.
California came in first place as the most fun state to visit.
New York was placed second.
West Virginia placed last.
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© REUTERS/ Alaa Al-Marjani Canadian Military Ready to Defend Iraqi Trainees From Daesh Attacks
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) — Sixty members of the Royal Canadian Airforce (CAF) have been deployed to provide tactical aviation for Canada’s trainers, advisors and special-forces in the war against Daesh in northern Iraq, the nation’s Defense Ministry announced in a press release on Monday.
"We provide air power that integrates with and supports our CAF and coalition partners," Canadian Air Division Commander Maj. Gen. Christian Drouin stated in the release. "The tactical helicopter detachment is a crucial component of this commitment."
Members of the 408th Tactical Helicopter Squadron, based in the province of Alberta, are replacing members of an existing chopper squadron as part of a normal force rotation, the release explained.
Up to four CH-146 Griffon helicopters provide in-theatre tactical transport for Canadian troops, special-forces and materiel near Erbil, Iraq, the release noted.
April 24 (Reuters) - PolarityTE Inc:
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The film, called The Clapper, stars Ed Helms as Eddie Krumble, a widower who moves to LA and starts a career as a paid professional audience member for infomercials and live show tapings. His enthusiasm catches the eye of a talk show host and his producer, Ralph Ranter, who’s played by Adam.
Together, they give Eddie 15 minutes of fame, but it ends up costing him his job, and threatens his romance with a gas station attendant, played by Amanda Seyfried. The movie also stars Tracy Morgan as Eddie’s best friend.
The Clapper will have its premiere this Sunday night.
As previously reported, Adam also appears in a comedy called Fun Mom Dinner, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Trump says of VA nominee Ronny Jackson it's 'totally his decision' whether to drop out.
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Kittle (hamstring) was a limited participant in Monday's practice, Joe Fann of the 49ers' official site reports.
Kittle has been hampered by a nagging hamstring injury since the beginning of August and wasn't able to play in the 49ers' preseason opener last week. He appears questionable to play in the next exhibition game Saturday against the Broncos.
Las Vegas police said a man was shot in the leg at a park Saturday night.
Metro officers responded about 10 p.m. to Molasky Park, near the Boulevard Mall on Twain Avenue. Police said a man was shot in the lower leg and was alert but was refusing to cooperate with the investigation.
He was transported to a nearby hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
No other information was released.
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TEMPE, Ariz. -- Tempe police say one of Uber's self-driving vehicles struck and killed a pedestrian overnight. Police said Monday the vehicle involved in the fatality was in autonomous mode at the time, with an operator behind the wheel. It was heading north in the Phoenix suburb when it hit a woman walking outside a crosswalk.
Police say she died from her injuries at a local hospital. Her name hasn't been released.
Uber has been testing the self-driving vehicles in Tempe and Phoenix for months.
The company tweeted out that it's working with police as they investigate. Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi also took to Twitter writing: "Some incredibly sad news out of Arizona. We're thinking of the victim's family as we work with local law enforcement to understand what happened."
Did you get your tickets to the inaugural Decibel Metal and Beer Fest THIS WEEKEND at the Fillmore Philadelphia? Featuring headlining sets from stoner/doom legends Sleep and grindcore masters Agoraphobic Nosebleed plus an appearance by Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine on Saturday, there’s something for everyone at the festival.
“Metal & Beer” tickets are officially sold out but don’t despair— one-day general admission tickets are just $35, and the entire weekend just $65!
Check out the full lineups for each day below and get your tickets here.
SATURDAY:
Agoraphobic Nosebleed
Municipal Waste
Immolation
Panopticon
Krieg
Crypt Sermon
(Special appearance by Dave Mustaine)
SUNDAY:
Sleep
Pig Destroyer
Withered
Khemmis
Falls of Rauros
Cemetery Piss
Stephen & Jess are Australian Vloggers documenting their lives since leaving home and travelling around the globe. They run this travel blog, and seem to have quite a large following: 47,000 subscribers to their YouTube channel and 36,000 Facebook page likes.
I discovered these videos of theirs from a recent visit to Israel. Let’s just say they seem to have had an amazing time here.
As someone who loves living in Israel, I really got a buzz out of these videos.
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A prosecutor says a Michigan motorist accused of running down nine bicyclists, killing five of them, was driving well above the speed limit and didn't apply his brakes until striking the first victim.
Kalamazoo County Assistant Prosecutor Michael Kanaby told jurors in his opening statement Tuesday that witnesses will testify they saw 52-year-old Charles Pickett of Battle Creek driving erratically before the 2016 crash.
Pickett is charged with 14 counts, including five each of second-degree murder and operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs causing death. He faces up to life in prison if convicted.
The Kalamazoo Gazette reports defense attorney Keith Turpel said the evidence isn't enough to convict Pickett of murder. He said prosecutors must prove other elements, including Pickett's state of mind.
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New Orleans (WGNO) - Leading up to Mardi Gras, we're showing you all the King Cake hotspots and it's up to you to choose the best one!
Dong Phuong Bakery has been a staple in the king cake business for eight years but the bakery has been around for over 43 years.
They were known for their bread first, then they ventured into candies and cakes, and have been very well received! Their traditional, cream cheese, strawberry, and blueberry king cakes sell out every day. Their dough is brioche, and they use a cream cheese based icing - making the cake creamier and less sweet.
Except for the select few of you who have already filed your tax return, you may have started scratching your head and scrambling ahead of that April 18 deadline. Tax season is upon us!
On Wednesday’s St. Louis on the Air, we’ll hear from CPA Lance Weiss who is with the St. Louis tax and accounting firm SFW Partners, LLC, about tax tips you should take into account this season.
Have a question? We’ll ask. Email us at talk@stlpublicradio.org or tweet us at @STLonAir.
St. Louis on the Air brings you the stories of St. Louis and the people who live, work and create in our region. St. Louis on the Air host Don Marsh and producers Mary Edwards, Alex Heuer and Kelly Moffitt give you the information you need to make informed decisions and stay in touch with our diverse and vibrant St. Louis region.
Hill won't play during Friday's preseason game against the Spurs, Sean Cunningham of ABC 10 Sacramento reports.
The veteran will be getting the night off for rest, along with the rest of the starters from the team's first preseason game. In Hill's stead, rookie De'Aaron Fox will likely see the bulk of the minutes at point guard.
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Sainsbury’s proposed takeover of grocery wholesale group Nisa has ground to a halt over competition concerns, various media have reported , quoting unnamed sources.
The exclusive talks ended late last week after the Competition and Markets Authority expressed serious doubts about a similar, but much larger, tie up between Tesco and the wholesaler Booker , the Guardian said.
Nisa has apparently now begun talks with the Co-op about a takeover.
Michigan seeks sponsors for state park centennial observance
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Officials are looking for partners and sponsors to help celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Michigan state park system.
A year-long celebration of the state park centennial is planned to begin in May 2019. The Department of Natural Resources says there are opportunities for businesses, associations and others to take part.
Among options are sharing information about the centennial, underwriting portions of the educational campaign, hosting a cleanup or display and leading events such as geocaching challenges and vintage RV parades.
Conservation-oriented projects could include sprucing up trails, green initiatives, invasive species removal and facility preservation.
The park system has more than 100 units, ranging from Milliken State Park and Harbor in Detroit to Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park in the far western Upper Peninsula.
The Mineworkers Union of Namibia is threatening to institute legal action against the Skorpion Zinc Mine should the company fail to withdraw letters of termination of employment to about 278 employees.
This comes shortly after the mine notified the MUN about their intentions to lay-off the employees on 28 January 2017, citing financial constraints.
Last years National winner of the Donegal Rally will not be in the county this weekend to defend his title.
Scotland’s David Bogie drove his Mark2 Escort to success finishing ahead of Frank Kelly and Damien Gallagher but due to his commitments in the BRC, David has decided to do Ypres in Belgium rather than come back to Donegal.
David has competed on numerous occasions here and is gutted he cant defend the title and the Den Motorsport Award for the top Mark2.
David has been telling Oisin Kelly about whats special in Donegal and has given his tip to win the National….
By Corey W. McDonald | The Jersey Journal
BAYONNE -- Ten years after first renting out the basement of the St. Henry's Church school for prayer services, the Bayonne Muslim community will finally get have their own place of worship on the east side of town.
It's been a long road for the Bayonne Muslims, whose controversial application to build a community center and mosque was denied last year amid ardent resistance from a segment of the town's population.
But after filing a federal lawsuit against the city, which the group settled Wednesday for $400,000, the application now only needs to be publicly approved at a hearing in late February.
From the purchase of the property to Wednesday news of the settlement, here's a timeline of the controversial mosque saga:
Gregg Allman‘s family, associates and musical collaborators will honor the late Allman Brothers Band singer with a trio of live celebrations timed around the September 8th release of his final live LP,
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olice are responding to reports of a possible explosion near the Port Authority bus terminal at 42nd Street and Eighth Avenue, New York Police Department Sgt. Brendan Ryan said Monday, CNN reported.
The the A, C and E subway lines are being evacuated, he said.
One person is in custody, according to two NYPD sources with direct knowledge of the situation.
Francisco Ramirez said he heard two explosions as he was exiting a bus about 7:45 a.m. ET. He heard both blasts distinctly even though he was wearing headphones.
"From what I saw it sounded like it came from the subway, but I'm just guessing," he said. "It was two distinct explosions seconds from each other. As I was making my way toward the outside, I kept getting shoved by cops and there were cops at every entrance blocking and there was police and SWAT everywhere.
"It was scary. It was just a lot of chaos but I didn't see any injuries."
His wife's favorite ice cream flavor was "oyster." James Madison is pictured. Wikimedia Commons
James Madison accomplished a lot.
Over the course of his long political career, he served as a member of the Continental Congress, US representative, and Secretary of State in the administration of his close friend Thomas Jefferson.
He was also elected president in 1808.
Madison's legacy as commander in chief was decidedly mixed. He's considered one of the worst presidents of all time when it comes to his foreign policy. Also, there's the small fact that the British swooped in and burned DC during his tenure.
But primarily, he is remembered as the "Father of the Constitution," thanks to his crucial contributions to the supreme law of the US.
Here's a look at the Founding Father's daily routine:
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Wildlife advocates plan to challenge the approval of a new Yellowstone River dam to benefit farmers that critics say could kill off a dwindling population of a fish dating to the time of dinosaurs.
A bypass channel for the irrigation dam would be built near the Montana-North Dakota border to let endangered pallid sturgeon reach upstream spawning grounds.
But scientists don’t know if the fish would use the channel.
Wildearth Guardians and the Natural Resources Defense Council said in a court filing Friday they are negotiating with officials on how to proceed following last month’s dam construction approval by the U.S Army Corps of Engineers and Bureau of Reclamation.
The groups have a lawsuit pending over the $57 million project.
U.S. District Judge Brian Morris temporarily blocked it in 2015.
A young Avalon boy got the chance to play ball with a major league baseball player recently thanks to the big heart of Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Yasiel Puig.
Shortly after the Dodgers final game in late October, Puig made the trip to Catalina where he teamed up with Emiliano Sillas, son of Jose and Maria Sillas of Avalon. Young Emiliano first noticed the Dodger player driving around town in a gold golf cart.
Puig exited the cart, shook hands with Emiliano and the two arranged to meet up the following day. The next day, Puig took an hour of his time out to practice with Emiliano. Puig, who defected from Cuba in 2012, has played with the Dodgers since 2013. He said he plans to return to Catalina soon.
BOSTON (AP) - The government of Bermuda has sued a Massachusetts hospital, saying it bribed the island's former leader in order to secure business there.
The Boston Globe (http://bit.ly/2l7GYrA ) reports that the federal suit filed Tuesday alleges that Lahey Hospital and Medical Center and Ewart Brown, a doctor who was Bermuda's premier from 2006 to 2010, were part of a racketeering conspiracy that spanned 20 years.
The suit alleges that in return for bribes disguised as consulting fees, Brown directed a large share of the island's health care business to Lahey, including lucrative contracts to interpret unnecessary MRIs and CT scans performed at two clinics owned by Brown.
Lahey said in a statement that the allegations are "baseless and without merit."
Bermuda, a British territory, is seeking unspecified damages from Burlington-based Lahey.
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Information from: The Boston Globe, http://www.bostonglobe.com
England captain, Harry Kane, is favourite to land the Golden Boot prize at the 2018 World Cup, after the round of 16 matches were concluded on Tuesday night.
Kane netted a penalty, as the Three Lions were held to a 1-1 draw by Colombia, before going on to win via spot kicks after 120 minutes.
It took his tally at the tournament to six goals.
Belgium striker, Romelu Lukaku, is in second place with four goals. Cristiano Ronaldo also has four goals, but Portgual have been eliminated by Uruguay.
Edinson Cavani (Uruguay), Kylian Mbappe (France), Denis Cheryshev (Russia) and Artem Dzyuba (Russia) all have three goals each.
England take on Sweden in the quarter-finals on Friday.
Judity: Trump will drag us back to the 19th century. I'm surprised he doesn't travel by covered wagon.
A La Crosse City Council member wants to work quickly to develop the K-mart property on Losey and Jackson.
You may know the store, which opened in 1965, is set to close in September.
Gary Padesky is concerned the property could fall into disrepair if it's not developed. He is hoping for another retail store at that location, but how fast that development moves along depends on K-mart's parent company Sears.
Still, Padesky thinks because of the location the property should generate a lot of interest.
Seems all popular ad networks(Admob, etc..) provide native ads format, but do not support Cordova.
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis is crisscrossing the Middle East and the Horn of Africa at a time when the United States' is considering changes to its role in regional security. Among the countries he will visit: Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Israel, Qatar and Djibouti.
Paris' prosecutor's office says that three suspects in a thwarted attack last week in the southern French city of Montpellier have been handed preliminary terrorism charges.
Authorities gave only the suspects' first names. A teenage girl, Sara, and a man called Thomas were charged with terrorist association and possessing explosives Tuesday night. Another man, Malik, was also charged with justifying terrorism.
Last week, anti-terrorism forces uncovered a makeshift laboratory for fabricating a bomb. France's top security official Friday said the raid thwarted an "imminent attack."
A police official said the teenage girl — among several arrested — had pledged loyalty to the Islamic State group in a recent video.
Mohun Bagan have elevated Shankarlal Chakraborty as head coach for the remainder of the I-League season.
Chakraborty takes over from Sanjoy Sen, who had stepped down as the manager after Tuesday's 1-2 defeat to Chennai City at the Bagan ground.
“It’s the end of the road for me. It is the right time to take responsibility on my shoulders and move away from the club. I don’t have the mentality to work at this club anymore,” Sanjoy Sen had said after the game.
The Mariners have acted swiftly to appoint a successor to Sen, who led the club to the I-League title in 2015. Chakraborty has already coached the team during the 2017 Calcutta Football League (CFL) where they were pipped to the title by arch-rivals East Bengal.
Chakraborty has been working with the team since July 2014. He is expected to meet the press on Thursday after presiding over a training session in the morning.
In the highly dynamic restaurant industry, marketing means more than simply updating signage and distributing flyers. Whether you're using digital media or traditional tactics, the marketing game for restaurants has changed—and continues to evolve.
Restaurateurs and marketers need to find the sweet spot with an offline presence, a digital presence, and memorable dine-in experience, according to an infographic by Oddle, an online ordering system for restaurants.
And having a digital presence means more than keeping an updated website. Optimizing for search, maintaining an email newsletter, and even setting up online ordering are all part of the main course, the infographic explains.
That's because some 80% of people look up a restaurant online before visiting for the first time, according the infographic, so it's not a space restaurants can ignore.
For more on how to manage the trifecta of your diners' offline, online, and in-store experiences, check out the infographic:
March 28 Aa Plc
* Final results for the year ended 31 january 2017
* New business volumes grew 14%
* Ias 19 valuation of group's pension schemes was £395m at 31 january, significantly below july 2016 level of £622m
* We have proposed changes to our uk pension arrangements which would mitigate current and future liabilities whilst preserving benefits a defined benefit scheme
* We expect triennial review of uk schemes to conclude by end of june 2017
* A positive start to 2018 financial year
* Trading revenue 1 (£m) 940 925
* Trading ebitda 2 (£m) 403 402
* Trading ebitda margin 3 (%) 42.9 43.5
* Operating profit 4 (£m) 284 297
* Profit after tax 4 (£m) 74 (1)
* Dividends per share (p) 9.3 9.0 +3.3% Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- For Ohio State basketball to have any kind of success this year, junior forward Keita Bates-Diop needs to be the best player on the floor most nights.
Last week, he was the best player in the Big Ten.
Bates-Diop on Monday was named the Big Ten Player of the Week for his efforts in wins over Michigan and William & Mary. Bates-Diop averaged 22.5 points, 7 rebounds and 1.5 assists in those games.
He scored a career-high 27 points in a 97-62 win over William & Mary on Saturday, and that was with him sitting the final seven minutes. Bates-Diop had 18 points and nine rebounds in the win over Michigan, which saw the Buckeyes rally from a 20-point first-half deficit.
Through 11 games, Bates-Diop is averaging 18.3 points and 9.5 rebounds per game.
This is his first Big Ten Player of the Week honor, and Ohio State's first since D'Angelo Russell in February of 2015.
Mesoraco left Monday's game against the Cubs with a foot injury after a hit-by-pitch.
Mesoraco ran to second after taking the HBP, but was then removed. It's unclear how serious the injury, but it's apparently enough to make running uncomfortable. Consider him day-to-day until team doctors can make a full evaluation.
Romee Strijd is amazing! Possibly my favorite Victoria’s Secret model. I say possibly, because I’m sure I’ve said the same thing about another one in a previous post. You know I can’t keep track of everything I’ve written over the last 13 years, but oddly enough I know every single picture on this site. And there are millions. That’s a lot of hot ass in my brain.
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Seoul: South Korea`s President Moon Jae-in on Monday declared there must be no war on the Korean peninsula and called on the North to halt its threatening behaviour as tensions between Pyongyang and Washington heighten with both hinting at military action.
"There must be no more war on the Korean Peninsula. Whatever ups and downs we face, the North Korean nuclear sitaution must be resolved peacefully," said Moon in opening remarks at a regular meeting with senior aides and advisers. The remarks were provided by the Presidential Blue House.
"I am certain the United States will respond to the current situation calmly and responsibly in a stance that is equal to ours."
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Fleet Week activities are underway around San Francisco.
The annual Parade of Ships sets sail at 11 a.m. with a procession under the Golden Gate Bridge and along the waterfront. The air show, featuring the Blue Angels, takes place from noon until 4 p.m.
Friday morning, three-year-old Everette Wertman and his family visited the Humanitarian Village at Marina Green. The village showcases what the military can do in a disaster situation. Everette was excited to see the “Army guys” and planes overhead. His mom, Cristin, said, “We think it’s awesome, very cool, very patriotic and the kids love it.” The village is free and open to the public all weekend long.
Unions face a unique future as robotics and the new Trump administration will challenge their existence. Richard Levick, founder and CEO of Levick, discusses how unionized labor will need to adapt to stay relevant, plus whether unions can transition to more white-collar labor as automation gradually eliminates more and more blue-collar jobs in America.
ATHENS, Ga. — Georgia junior linebacker Natrez Patrick could be facing a four-game suspension following his second arrest on marijuana charges in three years.
According to the Athens-Clarke County jail report, Patrick was arrested Thursday night on a misdemeanour charge of possession of less than one ounce of marijuana. He also was charged with "prohibited stopping, standing or parking." He was released about an hour later after posting bond.
Patrick was suspended for one game against Kentucky as a freshman in 2015 following his first arrest on marijuana charges. According to the Georgia student-athlete handbook, a player can be suspended four games for a second marijuana violation.
Patrick is tied for third with 17 tackles for No. 5 Georgia, which plays at Vanderbilt on Saturday.
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McDonald's has finally launched its first vegan burger - although there's a catch as it's not available in the UK (not yet anyway).
The burger is called - as you may expect - the McVegan (what else?) - and features a soy-based patty topped with tomato, salad, pickles and vegan McFeast sauce, sandwiched between a bun.
Unfortunately for Brits, however, the McVegan is currently only available in Finland.
And, even worse, it's only available for a limited time only.
McDonald’s have decided to trial the burger in Tampere, Finland, from 4 October to 21 November.
Regardless, we're hoping the McVegan might be rolled out globally - if it proves successful.
Jassim's allegiances are tested. Aguero has to make a choice that scars the platoon forever.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Maharashtra Seamless Ltd:
* DEC QUARTER NET PROFIT 387.7 MILLION RUPEES VERSUS PROFIT 436.5 MILLION RUPEES YEAR AGO
* DEC QUARTER INCOME FROM OPERATIONS 5.62 BILLION RUPEES VERSUS 4.20 BILLION RUPEES YEAR AGO Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A specialty chemical company plans to expand in North Carolina and create 200 jobs over five years.
Gov. Roy Cooper’s administration announced Monday that Albemarle Corp. expects to invest more than $10 million over five years on an expansion in Cleveland County that will add 170 jobs through 2022. The company also expects to add 30 jobs at its headquarters in Charlotte.
The company already employs 150 people in Kings Mountain and 130 in Charlotte.
Average salaries for the Cleveland County positions will be over $78,000, more than double the county average.
A state panel agreed Monday to give Albemarle $4.3 million over 12 years if the company meets job-creation and investment goals. Albemarle makes chemicals used to create products manufactured by pharmaceutical and electronics companies, among others.
President Donald Trump fired off more than two dozen tweets over the weekend. ABC News' Janai Norman reports.
Dutch mini-festival transforms the Urban Orchard The West Australian
'The Showman's Fair' is a long table dining experience at The Urban Orchard.
BOSTON (AP) — Five female kitchen workers in Boston are detailing a sexual harassment lawsuit they’re filing against a national restaurant chain.
The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights and Economic Justice, which represents the women, says the lawsuit being addressed Tuesday highlights the plight of women in low-wage positions like dishwashers, cleaners and cooks.
It comes as allegations of sexual misconduct have roiled American politics, media, film and other white-collar industries.
The lawyers’ committee, a Boston-based nonprofit, says the lawsuit alleges a workplace filled with “lewd behavior, sexually inappropriate comments and unwanted touching.”
The woman and their attorneys are expected to speak Tuesday. The committee hasn’t named the women or the restaurant chain yet.
Celebrity chef Mario Batali stepped away from his restaurant empire Monday after four women accused him of inappropriate touching.
A bid to ban abortions after 15 weeks has become law in Louisiana.
A spokesman for Gov. John Bel Edwards says Wednesday that the Democrat has signed the proposal , which would only take effect if a federal court upholds a similar law in Mississippi.
The measure imposes a prison sentence of up to two years for someone who performs the procedure after 15 weeks.
Democratic Sen. John Milkovich, who sponsored the bill, says the state is moving to protect the unborn.
Reproductive health advocates have opposed the bill.
Mississippi enacted a 15-week abortion ban in March. It was immediately challenged and a federal judge put it on hold. That state now faces what's expected to be a long legal battle.
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PARIS A French interior ministry spokesman said on Thursday that a second policeman had not died of his wounds from an attack in Paris, as had been earlier reported.
But he said that, apart from the policeman killed on the spot by the attacker, two police officers had been seriously wounded.
"An automatic weapon was used against police, a weapon of war," the spokesman, Pierre-Henry Brandet, told reporters, adding that the "terrorist threat" in the country remained high.
Brandet said the shooting started at shortly after 9 p.m. when a car stopped alongside a stationary police car. "A man immediately got out and opened fire on the police car, fatally wounding a police officer ... He also wounded a second one, it would seem very seriously," he said.
The identity of the attacker, who was killed, had not yet been definitely established, he said.
(Reporting by Ingrid Melander; Editing by Richard Balmforth and Sarah White)
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Former Spurs great David Robinson says that Kyrie Irving‘s game would be “enhanced” and “more efficient” in San Antonio.
Robinson added (with some shade, perhaps) that the Spurs have created an atmosphere where teammates “encourage one another, love one another.”
From SirusXM NBA Radio:
▶️ @Spurs Hall of Famer David Robinson would love to have Kyrie Irving in San Antonio pic.twitter.com/jYQsj7o5xt — SiriusXM NBA Radio (@SiriusXMNBA) August 14, 2017
“We’d be crazy not to want a talented guy like that. He’s been a force for them. “With our system, I can’t really speculate on what it would be like with him… But I certainly think, you add a talent like that to a system that can enhance his impact in the game and make him more efficient. “It’s just an enjoyable atmosphere where your teammates encourage one another, love one another.”
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If you don’t laugh hysterically at this video, then you have absolutely no sense of humor. In it, eight-month-old Micah laughs hysterically as his father rips up a job rejection letter.
The video has been viewed nearly 100 million times, so chances are excellent you have seen it before. Still it’s worth watching again to brighten your day.
NEW YORK (AP) — New York’s Empire State Building will go dark to honor the victims of the deadly van attack in Toronto.
The lights atop the world famous tower in midtown Manhattan will darken on Tuesday night.
A van plowed into pedestrians on a Toronto sidewalk on Monday, killing 10 people and injuring 15 others.
The driver, 25-year-old Alek Minassian, has been charged with multiple counts of first-degree murder and attempted murder.
The Toronto Raptors and Norman Powell have reportedly come to terms on a four-year, $42 million extension.
ESPN story on Toronto guard Norman Powell’s $42M extension. https://t.co/BkIl63aXsH — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) October 5, 2017
The deal starts in 2018-19, and is said to include a player option for the fourth season.
Powell, 24, was the 46th overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft.
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Funmilayo E. Atolagbe is a married woman who welcomed a child after almost 20 years of expecting a baby.
The happy mother has now shared her testimony while revealing how far she had to go for the child.
Mrs Funmilayo revealed that she tried both fake and real pastors, travelled far and near, and climbed mountains to have a child.
She also tried IVF several times but all failed. Eventually, she welcomed a baby girl last year February.
She wrote:
“I waited for 20yrs and a proud mum now. I married 1998, got pregnant immediately but lost the baby at birth and ever since i have been trying naturally and with IVF. Had 6ivfs but no success.
“Then had my baby girl last year February. The journey cannot be explain. Travelled far and near, climbed mountains. Had encounter with fake and real pastors.
“But to God be the glory, he blessed me with a beautiful baby girl. She is my gift.”
Congrats to her…
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ABERDEEN, Miss. — A Mississippi girl has died after her brother allegedly shot her in the head because she wouldn’t hand over the controller of a video game.
WCBI-TV reported Sunday that Monroe County Sheriff Cecil Cantrell says the girl is dead.
Cantrell told local news outlets that the 9-year-old boy shot his 13-year-old sister in the back of the head. She was rushed to Le Bonheur’s Children’s Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, but didn’t survive.
Authorities say they don’t yet know how the boy got the gun. The circumstances are still being investigated.
Monroe County is in northeast Mississippi.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has, in a statement signed by the Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee (IVEC) Mr Adeddeji S. Soyebi, announced the receipt of a petition for the recall of Mr Abubakar Galadima Kuki, the representative of Bebeji Constituency in the Kano State House of Assembly.
The petition was received on Friday from Mr Kuki’s constituents.
INEC adds that in accordance with its guidelines for recall, it has acknowledged the receipt of the petition and has written to inform Mr Kuki of the presentation of the petition.
INEC equally stated that a time table and schedule of activities in respect of the petition will soon be released.
Thanks to the success of my first book, "Rich Habits," I began to receive frequent emails from individuals around the world, asking me to be their mentor.
But I'm one person running three businesses. I knew it was impossible to be a mentor to everyone. So, when I sought to write my second book, "Rich Kids," I wanted to write a book that served one of the most important needs of success-minded individuals: the need to be mentored.
Mentorship, I learned from my Rich Habits Study, was one of the Rich Habits of self-made millionaires. Long before they became rich, the self-made millionaires in my study found people to mentor them.
Mentors fast-track success. They take the success learning curve from a lifetime down to just 12 years, according to my research data.
What does that mean? It means if you want to get rich before you get old, find mentors.
Pretty Nollywood actress, Mimi Orjiekwe, has not allowed her failed marriage to hurt her as rumour has it that the actress has remarried secretly.
These days, it’s not easy for some Nigerian entertainers to maintain a strong home due to the things they are exposed to and these has led to lots of failed marriages.
Mimi’s marriage to actor, Charles Billion, only lasted for about two years before they went their separate ways and Mimi being that charming lady was able to attract another cute dude to herself.
She is not only enjoying her marriage but she seems to have found the much needed joy she yearns for as she now drives expensive cars.
Congrats to her.
Baku. 15 March. REPORT.AZ/ "In previous years, we have focused especially on economic independence. If the country is not economically independent, it can not pursue an independent foreign policy."
Report informs, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev said at the 6th Global Baku Forum.
"Azerbaijan's economic growth has created such an opportunity that we could successfully pursue an independent foreign policy. It is based on interests of the Azerbaijani people and grows out of universal values. Over past 15 years, our economy has grown more than three-fold, it is a world record", the head of state added.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – Every day ABC 27 salutes a military hero.
Today we honor Sergeant Samuel Brightbill of Palmyra.
He served in the Army during the Vietnam war.
We salute you, and thank you for your service.
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Apeejay Shipping, an Apeejay Surrendra Group company, has announced the acquisition of a 76,602 MT DWT Gearless Panamax, Japanese build.
The ship is renamed ‘APJ ANGAD 2’. The acquisition takes its total fleet capacity to 5,18,018 MT DWT with an average fleet age of 12.5 years.
Earlier in September, the company acquired 74,107 MT DWT Gearless Panamax, Japanese build, renamed ‘APJ UMA KISMAT’.
A leading Indian ship-owner, Apeejay Shipping Limited is cautiously optimistic about domestic and international demand prospects. The newly acquired Panamax, APJ ANGAD 2 has traded internationally for 13 years while APJ UMA KISMAT has traded internationally for 16 years.
Both acquisitions are strategic buys for the company as it focusses on continuous growth and further enhancement to its fleet in the coming few months.
Netflix (Nasdaq: NFLX) has had an incredible year.
The share price has surged a whopping 75%, topping $350 a few days ago.
But our experts say the stock’s run isn’t over yet!
As you can see on the chart above, Netflix recently traded in a wedge pattern, where the share price trades in a narrow range, either angled up or down.
During this phase, investors often jump in and place bets on which way the stock will break out.
Just the other day, shares broke out above the red resistance line on the chart.
This tells us to expect another sharp rally in the stock, and our experts say we could easily see a 30% jump to cap off an already robust year for the stock.
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In occupied Kashmir, an extra-ordinary meeting of Jammu and Kashmir Peoples League (JKPL) was held, today, in Srinagar under its party Chairman, Mukhtar Ahmad Waza.
During the meeting different issues were discussed including the present prevailing situation of the territory.
The Jammu and Kashmir Peoples League Chairman, Mukhtar Ahmad Waza, while speaking on the occasion urged party members to make Peoples League stronger by conveying its message to every nook and corner of Kashmir.
He said that Kashmir dispute should be resolved through meaningful tripartite dialogue or through implementation of UN resolutions.
As long as the lingering dispute is not resolved in accordance with the aspirations of Kashmiri people, peace will remain a dream in South Asia, he maintained.
The other members who participated in the meeting include Jaffar Kashmiri, Engineer Fayaz, Nisar Rather, Yawar Ahmad and Mohammad Adil.—KMS
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Guangzhou Improve Medical Instruments Co Ltd
* Says its shares to resume trade on Aug 15 after scrapping plan to acquire stake in domestic firm
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As gun rights bills go, this one was tailored to a particularly niche constituency: Virginians who want to carry antique, muzzle-loading firearms but can't because of a nonviolent felony conviction. Legislation to fix that problem has easily cleared the General Assembly, but only after a brief detour Tuesday in the House of Delegates when Del.
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Edmonton police are reminding drivers to slow down after more than 180 collisions were reported in the city Friday.
Between 6 a.m. and 4 p.m., there were 14 injury collisions, 18 hit-and-run collisions and 151 property damage collisions, police said in a news release.
Road conditions are expected to deteriorate Friday evening as Environment Canada predicts more snow to fall.
Edmonton police are also encouraging motorists to keep an emergency winter kit and spare blanket in their vehicle before leaving home.
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While taking photos alongside military leaders and their spouses before a dinner at the White House, President Donald Trump made an ambiguous statement, citing “the calm before the storm.”
“You guys know what this represents? Maybe it’s the calm before the storm,” Trump said at the photo op Thursday night, following a meeting with his top military commanders.
When reporters present asked what he meant, Trump replied: “It could be, the calm, the calm before the storm.”
Reporters asked if the storm was related to Iran or ISIS.
Trump replied: “We have the world’s great military people in this room, I will tell you that. And uh, we’re gonna have a great evening, thank you all for coming.”
When asked again what he meant, Trump said only: “You’ll find out.”
Reporters in the room asked for a hint, but Trump concluded the questioning.
“Thank you everybody,” Trump said.
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The Islamic State group on Monday claimed responsibility for the New Year’s attack at a popular Istanbul nightclub that killed 39 people and wounded scores of others.
The Isil-linked Aamaq News Agency said the attack was carried by a “heroic soldier of the caliphate who attacked the most famous nightclub where Christians were celebrating their pagan feast.”
It said the man opened fire from an automatic rifle in “revenge for God’s religion and in response to the orders” of IS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.
The group described Turkey as “the servant of the cross.”
Earlier, Turkish media reports had said that Turkish authorities believed Isil was behind the attack and that the gunman, who is still at large, comes from a Central Asian nation and is likely to be either from Uzbekistan or Kyrgyzstan.
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Sebastian Baez from Argentina loves Tennis because all the responsibility lies on him, when he's playing a match. He knows that he has to start litlle by little and to qualify for the Youth Olympic Games, but his mental strength might be the key to start a professional career in the future.
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PM Narendra Modi (right) BSP chief Mayawati. PM Narendra Modi (right) BSP chief Mayawati.
BSP chief Mayawati on Friday accused the Centre of ending the importance of Doordarshan and Akashwani and alleged that the public broadcaster has been virtually reduced to a “His Modi Voice”. Mayawati also alleged that independent writers, authors and journalists are being targeted by the government.
“The BJP government in the Centre has made Doordarshan and Akashwani as ‘His Modi Voice’, and ended their importance. By indirect control on the private media channels, efforts are being made to end their independence. Apart from this, independent writers, authors and journalists are being targeted, which is known to all,” the former Uttar Pradesh chief minister alleged in a statement.
She further said that it is this “fatal mindset” which is posing a danger to the democracy.
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Your Texts and Emails are a Ticking Time Bomb, According to This Green Beret
Secure communication should really be at the top of mind for any entrepreneur. And the best line of defense probably isn't what you think.
New York (AP) — Cocoa futures trading on the IntercontinentalExchange (ICE) Wednesday: (10 metric tons; $ per ton)
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Azerbaijani president arrives in Turkey on official visit (PHOTO)
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Baku, Azerbaijan, April 24
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Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has arrived in Turkey on an official visit.
A guard of honor was lined up for President Aliyev at the Ankara Esenboga Airport decorated with the national flags of Azerbaijan and Turkey.
Turkish Deputy Prime Minister Fikri Isik and other state and governmental officials welcomed President Aliyev.
The head of the guard of honor reported to President Aliyev.
The president greeted the guard of honor.
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The Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter opened up their nature walks for the summer Saturday morning, April 15, 2017. The walks are weekly on Saturday mornings beginning at 8:30 a.m. (Tanzi Propst/Park Record)
Video posted on social media shows part of an incident on a United Airlines flight that led to the plane being diverted to Auckland.
Flight UA870 from Sydney to San Francisco was carrying 252 passengers on New Year's Day when the incident with a passenger happened.
United Airlines said in a statement that a "disruptive passenger who did not comply with instructions was removed from the UA870 flight".
In one of the videos posted online, a passenger can be heard swearing at a flight attendant.
He is later filmed being escorted from the plane by New Zealand police officers after the flight had landed in Auckland.
Immigration NZ told 1 NEWS that an American National was denied entry to New Zealand as he did not meet entry and border requirements.
As of last night he was in police custody while arrangements were made for him to board a flight back to the US.
Passengers on the diverted flight were put up hotels in Auckland.
Tennis: John Millman goes down after Milos Raonic produced a straight sets win against him.
TORONTO — Mayor John Tory says he plans to discuss Toronto's lagging rental supply, a vacant property tax and the lack of real estate data when he meets Tuesday with the federal and Ontario finance ministers.
The meeting between all three levels of government was arranged earlier this month in an effort to address soaring house prices in Canada's largest city.
Last week, the head of the Bank of Canada warned of growing speculation in the Toronto housing market and said a correction there could reverberate in other parts of the country.
Provincial Finance Minister Charles Sousa is expected to address the issue in his budget next week after dropping hints that he will aim to tackle speculation.
The provincial Liberal government is facing growing pressure to do something to address housing affordability in the Greater Toronto Area, where the average price of a detached house hit $1.21 million last month, up 33.4 per cent from a year ago.
The Bad Batch stars Jason Mamoa and Keanu Reeves hooking up for this Book Of Eli/Mad Max apocalyptic film showcasing Mamoa’s talents for action.
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Kentucky is in the news! Hopkinsville, Kentucky is being touted as the “epicenter” for witnessing the total solar eclipse occurring August 21st. While they won’t experience a total solar eclipse at Red Bird Mission they are an “epicenter” in the work of eclipsing poverty. Red Bird has posted 21 different ways that Red Bird Mission is eclipsing poverty leading up to the solar eclipse on August 21 at rbmission.org/eclipse-poverty-21. They are inviting supporters to join us in the effort to block poverty and give families they serve an opportunity to flourish in the light of Christ.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — The Latest on the apparent assassination of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s half brother in Malaysia (all times local):
5:50 p.m.
Malaysian police say they have arrested a woman in connection with the death of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s half brother.
Wednesday’s statement says the woman was arrested at Kuala Lumpur International Airport. She was carrying Vietnamese travel documents.
Kim Jong Un’s half brother died Monday after suddenly falling ill at the airport. According to a Malaysian government official, Kim told medical workers before he died that he had been attacked with a chemical spray.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Taijuan Walker will start Arizona's NL Division Series opener against the Dodgers after the craziness of the Diamondbacks' wild-card game depleted their pitching staff.
Manager Torey Lovullo announced his choice Thursday for the game Friday night against Los Angeles' Clayton Kershaw.
Walker is stepping up after presumptive starter Robbie Ray was forced to throw 2 1/3 innings in the Diamondbacks' wild 11-8 victory over Colorado on Wednesday night. Ray had to come on in relief after ace Zack Greinke couldn't get through four innings against the Rockies.
Walker went 9-9 with a 3.49 ERA in 28 starts during his first season with Arizona.
Lovullo didn't announce a starter for Game 2 on Saturday. Ray says he feels fresh after his relief appearance and would be glad to pitch Game 2.
Chris Fox, CTV News Toronto
Police have released a surveillance camera image of a suspect who allegedly sexually assaulted a woman inside a downtown building and then fled the scene in a taxi.
According to police, the 49-year-old woman was in the concourse level of a building near King Street West and York Street at around 11:45 p.m. on Feb. 1 when the assault happened.
It is alleged that the suspect approached the woman and sexually assaulted her before exiting the building and fleeing the area in a taxi.
The image released by police was taken from surveillance camera footage from that taxi.
Police describe the suspect as 20 to 30 years old, about five-foot-six to five-foot-seven and between 170 and 180 Lbs. with short black hair. He was last carrying a dark-coloured knapsack..
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at (416) 808-7474 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at (416) 222-TIPS (8477).
NEAR WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (WSVN) – A horse had to be rescued when it got stuck in the mud, near West Palm Beach.
Firefighters worked to relieve the 25-year-old horse, named Skip. He managed to get stuck in the mud up to his belly, early Monday morning.
A veterinarian was able to get to the scene and sedate him while rescuers used hand tools and a pulley system to get him out.
Skip was later evaluated by the vet and is OK.
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TOKYO, June 15 Japanese government bonds firmed on Thursday, taking cues from U.S. Treasuries as investors await Bank of Japan's meeting later this week.
"Throw your hands in the feather-pluckin' air, wave them around like you just don't care" is a rule that was removed from the road rules in 1959. Right about the time, in fact, that drivers were taking to motorways and good car control became fashionable. Fast forward to now, and semi-autonomous systems from the likes of Tesla and Mercedes-Benz mean that cars can navigate a motorway lane all on their own - and yet ridiculously, we have to keep our hands on the wheel.
Over in the USA, Cadillac says "Shucks to that." Its Super Cruise wizardry, to be found in its exec-saloon CT6 from late in 2017, has a head-tracking camera on the dash that watches your attention levels.
So you can do what you like with your hands, but if you fall asleep it'll see you and beep you back to suitably safe attention levels.
News articles about Ampco-Pittsburgh Corp have trended somewhat positive on Monday, Alpha One Sentiment reports. The research group, a unit of Accern, ranks the sentiment of media coverage by reviewing more than 20 million news and blog sources.
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Rwanda elections. Thirty five-year-old Diane Shima Rwigara recently made headlines when she announced plans to run against Rwandan president Paul Kagame who has been in power since 2000.
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Today's Mystery Location is right under your New Orleans nose...but you may have never really noticed it. It's within the city limits and has a storied and prestigious local pedigree. It's seen better days and there's some interesting New Orleans history attached to it.
So give it your best shot, in 20 seconds or less! I'll come back later and congratulate all of our attention-to-detail winners, along with telling you a bit more about this spot.
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Moscow, May 31 (IANS) Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo discussed bilateral relations in a phone conversation on Wednesday, the Russia Foreign Ministry said.
“They exchanged views on several aspects of the joint agenda, including bilateral relations, and efforts to resolve the Syrian crisis and overcome the conflict in Ukraine based on the Minsk agreements of February 12, 2015,” the ministry said in a press release, Xinhua reported.
They agreed on the need to work to fulfil the task, set in a telephone conversation between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump, of overcoming existing differences through professional dialogue in the interests of normalizing the atmosphere of Russian-US interaction, it said.
It is the first phone call of Pompeo as US Secretary of State with Lavrov.
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Since when are Volkswagen’s back seats big enough to bang in? Don’t these sad, overly fertile people have a sex dungeon like normal people? Normal people have sex dungeons, right? If the ad were aimed at LGBT shoppers, would it just stop at the Beetle?
Given Germany’s reputation for turning out cutting-edge cars, I also wonder how Volkswagen designers could come up with an SUV as bland as the Atlas. But more about that later.
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The Ontario Reign fell to the San Diego Gulls 5-2 at the Valley View Casino Center. Ontario drops to 23-18 and ranks No. 6 in the Pacific Division.
San Diego took a 3-0 lead in the last five minutes of the first period. Sam Carrick sparked the momentum at the 15:29 mark and just 30 second later, Giovanni Flore put San Diego up 2-0. Keaton Thompson scored at 18:20 for the 3-0 lead.
Andy Welinski extended the lead just 4:36 into the second. T.J. Hensick put Ontario on the board at 12:51 with an assist from Alex Lintuniemi and Spencer Watson. Philippe Maillet scored with 3:03 left for a 4-2 game. Sean Walker and Oscar Fantenberg each made an assist.
Eric Fehr scored the last goal of the game with three seconds left in the second period.
Jack Campbell made 27 saves for Ontario.
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GREENEVILLE (WATE) — Three people, including a child, were airlifted to Johnson City Medical Center after a crash off of Highway 11E on Sunday afternoon.
Tennessee Highway Patrol said the crash happened near Sycamore Drive and Lautner Road. The driver was charged with not having a child restraint and failure to maintain a proper lane.
A pick-up was traveling south on Highway 11E when THP said the driver ran off the road and into a ditch. Troopers said the truck hit a concrete barrier and landed upside down on the vehicle’s roof. The child was not in a car seat and was pinned under the driver’s seat.
A man has been charged with the attempted murder of a woman in Newbury.
Keith Davies, aged 50, was arrested and charged following an incident on Friday, May 25.
Thames Valley Police said that the incident saw a woman in her 40s assaulted by a man who broke into a property in Newbury at around 4am on the 25th.
Mr Davies, of no fixed abode, was arrested on the 25th and charged with attempted murder on Monday, May 28.
He appeared at Reading Magistrates' Court yesterday (Tuesday) and was remanded in custody to appear at Reading Crown Court on July 2.
AT-KABUL: An agreement has been signed between the northern governor of Badakhshan province and China’s Xinjiang province in a bid to facilitate an expansion of bilateral economic and trade relations, local officials said. In a statement on Tuesday, the provincial governor’s office said that Badakhshan governor Ahmad Faisal Begzad and his Xinjiang counterpart, Shohrat Zakir, signed the agreement in China, and will provide for increased trade transactions in the realms of economy, trade, culture and construction. This China’s inclination to expand business relations with the neighboring Afghan province is seen to be drawn from a perceived fear that instability in Afghanistan could harm Xinjiang province.
A Bellaire woman charged with drug-related crimes in connection with the murder of Joshua Gorayeb has admitted guilt.
Lola Eden was originally charged with drug trafficking, possession, and evidence tampering.
On Friday, she entered a guilty plea to one count of trafficking with a gun specification.
Judge John Vavra told her she could face up to eight years in prison, plus an additional year for the firearm.
"The court will accept that plea and find her guilty of trafficking drugs with a gun specification," Vavra said.
The case stems from a home invasion attempt on June 7th.
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Four people allegedly tried to break into Eden's Bellaire home to steal drugs that they claimed were theirs. But when another resident of the house fired shots at the suspects, one was injured, and another was killed.
In the investigation, Eden was found to have illegal drugs.
She'll be sentenced on October 30th.
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A shopkeeper saw off three armed robbers, with the help of a tub of chilli powder.
Three men entered Baba Food City in Runfold Avenue, Luton, with two handguns and a knife on Saturday night, police said.
They left empty handed when the chilli powder, stored under a till for self defence, was thrown at them.
U Aung Shwe served as the party chairman from 1991 to 2010 before he was replaced by Aung San Suu Kyi (Source: Reuters) U Aung Shwe served as the party chairman from 1991 to 2010 before he was replaced by Aung San Suu Kyi (Source: Reuters)
Former Chairman of Myanmar’s ruling party, the National League for Democracy (NLD), U Aung Shwe, passed away at Yangon’s Victoria Hospital on Sunday night, the media reported on Monday. U Aung Shwe, 99, died of old. He was hospitalised on Sunday, Xinhua news agency reported.
He was a member of the Central Executive Committee when NLD was first formed along with co-founders Aung San Suu Kyi, U Tin Oo and U Kyi Maung in late 1988. He served as the party chairman from 1991 to 2010 before he was replaced by Aung San Suu Kyi.
President U Htin Kyaw, Vice President U Henry Van Thio and Speaker of the House of Representative U Win Myint visited him at the hospital.
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LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A 20-year-old Lincoln man has been given probation for hiding under parked vehicles and touching women's feet.
Online court records say Jesse M. Johnson was sentenced Friday to two years of probation on each of five convictions for disturbing the peace. He'd pleaded no contest after prosecutors dropped other charges. The sentences are to run at the same time.
Lincoln police say five women last year reported that, as they stepped into their vehicles in public lots, someone under their vehicles grabbed their feet or ankles.
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An impromptu drive-thru was created when an allegedly impaired Alliance man allegedly drove his Jeep through a bank on West State Street. City police charged James P. Hartenstein, 59, of 2440 Brayton Ave., Apt.
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Update at 2:25 p.m. CAL Fire officials say air resources have been released following identification of a half-acre grass fire in the area of Hershey and Yosemite roads.
Three engines and a hand crew remain on scene, working the incident. The cause has yet to be determined.
Original Post 2:05 p.m. Columbia, CA — If you hear aircraft overhead, air along with ground resources are being dispatched to a report of a vegetation fire in the vicinity of Hershey and Yosemite roads in Tuolumne County near Tuolumne City.
No other details are available at this time. We will provide more details as they come into the news center.
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(CNN) A man stood on a freeway overpass near Detroit early Thursday, threatening to jump. So thirteen tractor-trailers lined up underneath, ready to break his fall.
Troopers closed off both directions of Interstate 696 and asked for the truckers' help, hoping to protect the man in case he fell or jumped, said Lt. Mike Shaw of the Michigan State Police.
Asking truckers to help in such cases is not unusual, Shaw said, but "most of the time these events are (resolved) pretty fast, so we only get one semi."
This time it took about three hours to get the man, whom police declined to identify, down from the bridge, he said.
It was 911 calls that alerted police to the man around 1 a.m. Tuesday on the overpass in Huntington Woods, just outside Detroit, Shaw said.
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KOSCIUSKO COUNTY, Ind. (WOWO): The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department is searching for a suspect in connection to a slew of auto thefts.
They say cars have been stolen from Kosciusko, Whitley, and Noble Counties. They also believe all of the thefts have been perpetrated by one person, and now they are asking for your help in locating that person. Please notify authorities if you see the following vehicle:
A maroon 1991 GMC Sonoma with the License Plate TK767MWH
The Sonoma was reportedly stolen Monday morning from southeast Kosciusko County. You can report the vehicle by calling 911 if you see it, or 574-267-5667.
GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, (AP) – Grand Canyon National Park is implementing more stringent water use restrictions and conservation measures due to a series of breaks in the pipeline that supplies the South Rim.
Park officials say the park will remain in conservation mode until water in storage tanks reaches sustainable levels.
Under the latest restrictions announced Saturday, the RV dump-fill station and laundry and showers for South Rim campers are closed, and sinks in public and employee restrooms are turned off. Hand sanitizer will be available.
Park officials say previous conservation measures announced Wednesday remain in place. Those include using disposable dishes and utensils in restaurants, serving water by request only and adopting low water-use methods to clean hotel rooms.
Park services on the North Rim remain closed for winter.
MAGNITOGORSK, Russia — Alexis Lafreniere continued his impressive showing at the world men's under-18 hockey championship, scoring in overtime and adding an assist as Canada beat Sweden 3-2 on Tuesday.
Canada finished the preliminary round on top of Group A with 11 points from three regulation wins and one overtime victory. The Canadians will face the Czech Republic, the fourth-place finisher in Group B, in a quarterfinal game Thursday at Magnitogorsk's Arena Metallurg.
Lafreniere, a 16-year-old star of the Rimouski Oceanic in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, has four goals and two assists in four games at the tournament, held in the Russian cities of Magnitogorsk and Chelyabinsk.
Raphael Lavoie and Chase Wouters also scored for Canada in Tuesday's win over previously unbeaten Sweden, which finished second in Group A with 10 points. Olivier Rodrigue made 29 saves.
Jake and Amy hope to have their parents bond over Thanksgiving dinner, but the family's first holiday together doesn't go as well as they planned.
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Gayle Anderson was live in Tustin for OPERATION WARM WISHES FOURTH OF JULY FOOD DRIVE at Tustin High School, 1171 El Camino Real, Tustin. The goal is to fill a U-Haul truck with non-perishable food items to benefit veterans, the homeless, and families in need.
Also, Tustin High School is the location for the city of Tustin’s Fourth of July celebration. The gates open at 3pm, entertainment begins at 6:30pm, and then the fireworks at 9pm.
If you have questions, please feel free to call Gayle Anderson at 323-460-5732 or e-mail Gayle at Gayle.Anderson@KTLA.com.
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DAVIE, FLA. (WSVN) - Davie Police are on the lookout for the person who robbed a check cashing store, Monday morning.
According police, the man, armed with a gun, robbed the Advance America store near Southwest 61st Avenue and Stirling Road, at around 8:30 a.m.
The man got away with an undisclosed amount of money.
If you have any information on this armed robbery, call Broward County Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a $3,000 reward.
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APOPKA, Florida (CBSNEWS.COM) – One of the dogs that portrayed “Duke” in commercials for Bush’s Baked Beans has died. The dog, actually named Sam, lived in Florida, with his owner, Susan. A neighbor’s post about Sam’s death went viral on Facebook, and now Bush’s Baked Beans is responding.
“We continue to be overwhelmed by fan interest and their love of Duke. The relationship between Jay and his beloved dog Duke is the embodiment of the BUSH’S brand, and has been a part of our family story for more than 20 years,” Bush’s Baked Beans wrote on Facebook on Tuesday.
Sam’s character “Duke” is known for making snarky comments to his “owner,” Jay, in the company’s commercials. Duke’s lips move like a human’s and he is often on the verge of spilling the Bush’s secret family recipe.
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The Sarasota Police Department responded to a three-vehicle accident on Siesta Key that closed the north bridge to the island Wednesday evening.
The accident occurred at Faubel Street and Higel Avenue in the Bay Island neighborhood, the police department announced. Four adult males were transported to Sarasota Memorial Hospital as trauma patients.
An investigation is still ongoing, but the police said speed appears to be a factor in the crash. The SPD did not share further details.
Authorities cleared the scene and reopened the area to traffic shortly after 10 p.m.
A fatal crash occurred in the same area earlier this year. Residents recently began advocating more vocally for safety improvements near the intersection of Higel and Siesta Drive.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
The Lehigh County coroner's office is looking for relatives of a 59-year-old Bethlehem man whose death Tuesday is still being investigated.
Johnny Rivera, whose last known home was in the 400 block of Wyandotte Street, was pronounced dead 1:04 p.m. at St. Luke's University Hospital-Fountain Hill.
An autopsy is scheduled Wednesday to determine the cause and manner of Rivera's death.
Anyone with information on him can reach the coroner's office at 610-782-3426.
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BT Sport are considering a bid to try to poach Thierry Henry from Sky as they face up to the prospect of losing two of their big name pundits.
Steven Gerrard has already taken his first managerial job in Scotland at Rangers and Frank Lampard is now expected to be appointed by Derby County.
That leaves a huge hole for BT to fill and company executives are aware there may be a window of opportunity to take Henry.
The former Arsenal striker is about to enter the final 12 months of his £4million-a-year Sky contract, although there is an option for a further two years at a set rate.
Talks are yet to begin over what the future holds for Henry at Sky, and BT could offer him the chance to make a lucrative switch.
Montreal Canadiens forward Jonathan Drouin left the game early in the second period Saturday afternoon after being hit by a slapshot from teammate Karl Alzner.
Drouin, who was hit in the upper body, was reportedly taken to hospital for X-rays.
He appeared to be in considerable pain when he left the ice.
The 22-year-old has seven goals and 19 assists in 47 games this season.
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Connell wrestling coaches, from left JJ Magana, Hernan Serra, Seath Kimball and Scott Forsyth, will entertain students and the community at a school assembly Friday as a reward for raising more than $6,000 for Pennies for Patients. Courtesy of Connell High School
Hydro One was working Monday evening to restore power to more 13,000 customers across Lambton County.
The outage started Monday afternoon when a tractor in Enniskillen Township downed a 115-kilovolt transmission line. No information was available regarding injuries or the circumstances of the incident. The OPP was on the scene.
Hydro One crews were working on the safe removal of the tractor and repairing the transmission line.
At 6:15 p.m. Hydro One was predicting power would be restored in a couple of hours.
The outage extended from a point near Highway 40 in St. Clair Township, north to Port Franks, south to Bentpath Line and east to Kerwood Road.
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - Invesque Inc:
* INVESQUE INC. ANNOUNCES UPSIZE OF PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED PRIVATE PLACEMENT AND RECEIPT OF SHAREHOLDER APPROVAL BY WAY OF CONSENTS
* INVESQUE INC - ‍ PARTIES AGREED TO INCREASE NUMBER OF SERIES 2 PREFERRED SHARES TO BE ISSUED TO MAGNETAR UNDER SECOND PRIVATE PLACEMENT TO 3.2 MILLION
* INVESQUE - ‍MAGNETAR AGREED TO SUBSCRIBE FOR 1.6 MILLION CLASS A SERIES 3 CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED SHARES AT US$9.4575/SHARE FOR PROCEEDS OF ABOUT US$15 MILLION Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
March 29 Shimao Property Holdings Ltd:
* Shimao Property Holdings partners with Starwood Capital Group to create new hotel joint venture in China
* Under terms of agreement, venture will be owned 51% by Shimao and 49% by Starwood Capital Group Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom)
On Tuesday, Roseanne was promptly canceled by ABC after its star, Roseanne Barr, posted a racist tweet. The news came following the show's successful first season of its revival. Production on the next season -- which had already been picked up for 13 episodes -- was scheduled to begin filming ...
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The visiting Lady Saints led 30-12 at halftime before the Tigerettes took the third quareter 13-6.
Alie Tunks fired in 14 points for Watertown while Gala Holbrooks scored six, Abby Parkerson five and Angie Rodriguez two.
These ladies’ side hustles make serious bank These famous women have super-successful side hustles. Bethenny Frankel may be famous for starring on Bravo, but she’s filthy rich from her Skinnygirl brand. The Queens native sold her boozy...
Judge wants Bethenny's daughter to see a psychologist "This is a case where joint custody is just not viable," Frankel's attorney said.
'Real Housewives of New York' stuck on a cruise from hell A pleasure cruise ended with the cast awash in vomit and fearing for their lives as their boat caught fire and started sinking.
Sainik School alumni: Old Boys Association of Sainik School Goalpara (OBASSG) is organising a blood donation camp on the occasion of Independence Day tomorrow.
The blood donation camp is being organised in association with the Dr B Borooah Cancer Institute on its campus here from 8.30 am. OBASSG has been organising blood donation camps on Independence Day for more than a decade now. It has appealed to its members and interested individuals to donate blood for welfare of the cancer patients.
Feb 2(Reuters) - Beijing BDstar Navigation Co Ltd
* Says it will buy 60 percent stake in a Shijiazhuang-based microwave technology firm for 180 million yuan, from its 97.2 percent-owned unit
* Says it will increase stake in the microwave technology firm to 63.95 percent
Source text in Chinese:goo.gl/yqWSEG
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
A couple walk under umbrellas during a rainy weather in Dresden, Germany, June 29, 2017. (Photo: FILIP SINGER, EPA)
BERLIN (AP) — Police say a drunken American man was punched by a passer-by as he gave the stiff-armed Nazi salute multiple times in downtown Dresden.
Dresden police said Sunday the 41-year-old, whose name and hometown weren't given for privacy reasons, suffered minor injuries in the 8:15 a.m. Saturday assault.
Police say the American, who is under investigation for violating Germany's laws against the display of Nazi symbols or slogans, had an extremely high blood alcohol level. His assailant fled the scene, and is being sought for causing bodily harm.
It's the second time this month that tourists have gotten themselves into legal trouble for giving the Nazi salute.
On August 5 two Chinese tourists were caught taking photos of themselves making the gesture in front of Berlin's Reichstag building.
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Protesters, supporters clash at President Donald Trump protest in Tampa
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Global markets hurtled in different directions after Donald Trump's surprise election victory, with investors scrambling to make sense of policies that the president-elect might endorse.
U.S. markets rallied after Trump's win on November 9, on expectations his administration would lead to higher inflation and a quicker pace of U.S. rate hikes. Even so, the Dow remained cautious in its uptrend and stopped short of reaching the elusive 20,000 mark.
Over in Asia, Indonesia's Jakarta Composite was one of the top performers, up 15.23 percent for the year even after a negative fourth quarter, while China's Shanghai Composite ended the year 12.3 percent lower, its worst year since 2011.
In Europe, Russia's RTS index led gains to close the year up a whopping 52.22 percent, while Italy's benchmark FTSE MIB ended the year down 10.2 percent as Europe's worst stock market performer.
Against the market backdrop for 2016, we want to know where you think global equity markets are headed in the new year:
British author Jessica Fellowes has traveled from London to the South Plains for a literary talk on Downton Abbey.
Fellowes is the companion author of the Downton Abbey books and niece of the hit television show's creator, Julian Fellowes.
Fellowes will share background insights about the show, as well as how her family history inspired some of the show's most memorable story lines.
Friends of the Library, a nonprofit organization that devotes its time to supporting the Lubbock Public Library System, brought Fellowes to Lubbock in honor of its 50th anniversary.
The event will take place Sunday, October 8 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Lubbock Municipal Auditorium.
General admission starts at $10 and VIP tickets start at $30.
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ILOILO City – A 17-year-old boy had been shot in Barangay Andagao, Kalibo, Aklan.
His suspected shooter was arrested, a police report showed.
The victim – identified in the police report only as “Christopher” of Barangay New Buswang, Kalibo – sustained a gunshot wound on the head.
He was confined at the Aklan Mission Hospital and in critical condition, the police report stated.
The shooting happened around 5:45 p.m. on Thursday.
Police identified the suspect as 25-year-old Eljay Illavera of Barangay New Buswang.
Illavera was detained at the Kalibo police station, the report stated./PN
WASHINGTON (AP) — The chief executive director of The Humane Society of the United States resigned following sexual harassment allegations.
The New York Times reports that Wayne Pacelle resigned Friday after donors and employees of the animal protection group began calling for him to step down over the allegations.
In an email to staff, Pacelle said that because "our mission depends on unity," he was stepping aside to allow a search for a successor to begin "and to put aside any distractions, in the best interests of all parties."
In a news release announcing the resignation, Rick Bernthal, Chairman of the Board of The Humane Society, said the last few days have been hard for the group's family of staff and supporters.
Kitty Block has been named acting president and CEO for The Humane Society.
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BOSTON — A former executive at a Massachusetts compounding pharmacy blamed for a national meningitis outbreak that killed 64 people in 2012 is headed for trial.
Barry Cadden is charged with 25 counts of murder and other offences under federal racketeering laws.
His trial is scheduled to start Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Boston, with jury selection expected to get underway Friday.
Cadden was the co-founder and head pharmacist of the New England Compounding Center in Framingham.
Prosecutors say the centre used expired ingredients and failed to follow cleanliness standards, resulting in tainted steroid injections. More than 750 people in 20 states fell ill in 2012, and 64 died.
That'd be exploding hip-hop star Chance the Rapper, and he's ready to capitalize on the Grammy spotlight. The Chicago MC announced a new tour Tuesday, and it's scheduled to hit St. Paul's Xcel Energy Center on May 12.
Tickets -- $39.50-$79.50 -- go on sale Tuesday at 6 p.m. via the venue box office and Ticketmaster.
“This is the exact opposite of a garden,” Chance rightly told the crowd at last year's relocated Rock the Garden. His energized and soulful set showcased material from 2016's Coloring Book mixtape, which became the first streaming-only album to ever win a Grammy. In total, Chance took home three trophies on Sunday -- Best New Artist, Best Rap Album (Coloring Book), Best Rap Performance ("No Problem” feat. Lil Wayne and 2 Chainz).
Have to miss your chance to see Chance in St. Paul? Well, you'll get a second chance June 16-17 at Justin "Bon Iver" Vernon's third annual Eaux Claires festival.
Chance!
If you have banking or business to take care of, you might want to get that done today before Wednesday’s 4th of July Holiday.
Apex Bank of Camden, Carroll Bank and Trust, and First Bank locations will all be closed for the Independence Day holiday Wednesday.
Virtually all local City Halls including Big Sandy and Camden will also be closed for the July 4th Holiday Wednesday.
Virtually all Courthouses including the Benton County Courthouse will all be closed Wednesday.
If you want to find food for the holiday, virtually all grocery stores and restaurants in Benton County will be open the 4th.
We here at WRJB Radio wish you a safe and happy 4th of July.
March 19 (Reuters) - Service Team Inc:
* SERVICE TEAM INC., CEO ROBERT L. CASHMAN JOINS EVERETT JOLLY ON UPTICK NEWSWIRE’S “STOCK DAY” PODCAST Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
NEW YORK — Ottawa Senators forward Alexandre Burrows was fined $5,000 for roughing during a game against the San Jose Sharks on Saturday night.
The NHL department of player safety announced the fine — the maximum allowable under the Collective Bargaining Agreement — on Sunday.
Burrows was assessed a major penalty and game misconduct for fighting at 14:51 of the third period after going after San Jose’s Dylan DeMelo with a stick to the face.
Ottawa lost the game 5-0 for its 11th loss in 12 games.
Greg Dixon, CNB's market executive, recently announced the promotion of Eric White to community office manager and Dustin Schoening to community office assistant manager of the bank's office located at 117 E. Presqueisle St., in Philipsburg. In these positions, White's and Schoening's primary responsibilities are to develop and manage customer relationships and be responsible for the ongoing customer experience at the Presqueisle Street office.
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Sydney-based businessman Robert Christie has offloaded a Collins Street building occupied by his flexible workspace business Christie Spaces to a Macau-based investor for $40.1 million.
The 11-storey office at 454 Collins Street on the corner of William Street was fully leased to Christie Spaces for 10 years and sold on a 4.24 per cent yield.
The Christie Spaces building at 454 Collins Street.
Mr Christie paid $17.8 million for the building at an auction in December 2007 at the height of the last property cycle.
“We don’t part with our real estate lightly as we know how hard these properties are to find, but the offers brought forward during the campaign were simply too good to refuse.
“The Melbourne market has come a very long way in this current cycle,” he said.
There was a lot of talk during this week’s State of the Union Address about fixing America’s “crumbling infrastructure”. Well, those attending the Super Bowl in the Twin Cities this weekend will get to see plenty of new infrastructure. I’m not talking about the replacement bridge along Interstate 35 after the fatal collapse or the…
Carl Frampton's eagerly anticipated return to Belfast takes place next month and tickets go on sale this morning.
The Jackal faces 23-year-old Andres Gutierrez at the SSE Arena (July 29) in a WBC world featherweight title eliminator.
Tickets for the 'return of the Jackal' go on sale from 10am - priced £40, £75, £115 (plus booking fees) and are available from www.ssearenabelfast.com or by calling 02890739074. VIP inner ringside tickets are available from Cyclone promotions.
Tickets are also on sale via http://www.ticketmaster.ie
12 Months in 12 Hours is NEWFM’s annual review of the year that was! Here are the segments that went to air on New Years Eve as we looked back on 2016.
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Duterte decided that the much smaller Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) would take over the drugs crackdown, with support from the military.
It was a stunning turnaround by Duterte, who had until then stood unswervingly behind his police force through months of allegations that its officers were guilty of extra-judicial killings and colluding with hit men in a campaign that has claimed the lives of more than 7,600 people, mostly drug pushers and users, in seven months.
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Ex-Fox News President Roger Ailes managed to stir the pot at the 69th Emmy Awards Sunday night – even from the grave.
And if that sounds a little dark and absurd, that’s because it is.
You would’ve thought Ailes had showed up in the flesh along with Reese Witherspoon in her terrible blue Stella McCartney blazer dress and Oprah in her poorly thought out white tux that would’ve been perfect for Stedman or Sunday brunch but a dull choice for the glitzy Emmys.
But no. Organizers thought it would be fun to include the late Ailes in its “In Memoriam” feature in which people — presumably actors or veterans of the entertainment industry — who have died get honored. – READ MORE
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Reposing at the Gleasure Funeral Home, Tralee tomorrow Thursday (July 5th) from 3.30pm to 6pm. Removal at 6pm to St. John’s Church, Tralee. Requiem mass will take place on Friday at 10am. Burial afterwards in New Rath Cemetery. Donations in lieu of flowers if desired to The Palliative Care Unit, University Hospital, Kerry or c/o the Gleasure Funeral Home.
NORMAN (WNCT) – Former East Carolina head football coach Ruffin McNeill is joining Lincoln Riley at Oklahoma. McNeill spent this past season at Virginia under Bronco Mendenhall after being fired by East Carolina.
“Personally, I have a great history with him from our time together at Texas Tech and East Carolina,” Riley said in an OU statement. “We’re getting an extremely high-quality person and coach. Our team and fans will love the personality and energy he’ll bring to our program.”
Coach Ruff gave Lincoln his first big break as an assistant coach when he named him as offensive coordinator at the age of 26 at East Carolina. Riley spent five seasons with McNeill at ECU.
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CLEMENTON, N.J. — Five pedestrians have been struck by a vehicle in New Jersey.
Authorities say it happened shortly before 9 p.m. Monday in Clementon, just outside of Philadelphia.
The conditions of the victims were not immediately known.
Authorities say the driver of the vehicle remained at the scene.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
22:57 Reported News Briefs Av 22, 5777 , 14/08/17 Av 22, 5777 , 14/08/17 Neo-Nazi site Daily Stormer kicked off GoDaddy domain platform Read more The Neo-Nazi site loses domain rights after an article smearing the victim of the ramming attack at the racist white supremacist rally. ► ◄ Last Briefs
Dec 12 (Reuters) - FEINTOOL INTERNATIONAL HOLDING AG :
* FEINTOOL WITH NEW CEO
* KNUT ZIMMER TAKES OVER CEO POSITION OF TECHNOLOGY COMPANY FEINTOOL
* KNUT ZIMMER NEW CEO AS OF JANUARY 1, 2018 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
Foreigners including many nationals of Arab countries were among the dead in the New Year shooting rampage at an Istanbul nightclub, officials said on Sunday. People leave flowers for the victims outside a a nightclub which was attacked by a gunman overnight, in Istanbul, on New Year's Day, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017.
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White House Press Secretary on Committee Approval of Secretary of State-designate Mike Pompeo
Washington, DC - With Secretary of State-designate Mike Pompeo’s favorable report from the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, the American people are one step closer to having their top diplomat in place at a critical time in our history.
Under President Donald J. Trump’s leadership, the United States is on a path toward a safer, more prosperous future. Secretary-designate Pompeo is an integral part of the President’s vision going forward. We look forward to the full Senate confirming him in the coming days.
#Mumbai: Railway traffic affected due to student agitation between Matunga & Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus railway station, the agitators are demanding jobs in railways. Police has reached the spot. pic.twitter.com/rlFp1K4tBz
FOX23 and My41 are no longer available to AT&T U-Verse and DIRECTV customers after contract negotiations failed before the 2 a.m. Jan. 1 cutoff. We're just as disappointed as our viewers that KOKI-TV & KMYT-TV have been dropped from AT&T's and DIRECTV's video services.
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NEW YORK — Days after the presidential pardon of Jack Johnson, Sylvester Stallone has announced plans for a biopic on the first African-American heavyweight champion.
Stallone said Wednesday that his newly launched Balboa Productions will start with a film about Johnson. On Thursday, Stallone stood next to President Donald Trump in the Oval Office as he signed a rare posthumous pardon to Johnson, who served 10 months in prison in what Trump called “a racially-motivated injustice.”
Trump has said Stallone was instrumental in bringing Johnson’s story to his attention.
Stallone’s production company said the film will be fast-tracked with Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures.
Stallone has said Johnson was the basis for the character Apollo Creed in the “Rocky” films. The 71-year-old actor is currently in production on “Creed II” with MGM.
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOTV) – Did you know there are nearly 1800 dairy farmers in the state of Michigan, with about 97% of them being family-owned and operated? Celebrating National Dairy Month, Maranda had the opportunity to visit one of those farms… Valley Grove Dairy Farm in Hastings, MI!
This family milks around 240 cows three times a day, in order to produce the highest quality milk results. A lot goes into running a farm, but it’s all worth it because they get to work together.
The products from Valley Grove Dairy Farm are farm fresh – tasty and kind to the body.
>>> Watch the video above to learn more!
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Obituary: Yvonne Davila
Yvonne Davila, 68, of Quincy passed away Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017.
Services were held Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017 at Faith Community Church in Quincy; burial followed at the Quincy Valley Cemetery.
Please leave a memory for the family or sign their online guestbook at www.scharbachs.com.
Scharbach’s Columbia Funeral Chapel, Quincy assisted the family with arrangements.
(AP) – Texas A&M University has criticized the views of a white nationalist who is planning a “white lives matter” rally on campus next month.
A&M spokeswoman Amy Smith told The Battalion student newspaper that Preston Wiginton’s rhetoric is “counter to the core values of Texas A&M.”
Smith said in an earlier statement to The Dallas Morning News that the university didn’t invite any white nationalists, but that it can’t stop them from coming. She says anyone can reserve space on the public university’s campus.
Wiginton says he’s invited prominent white nationalist Richard Spencer to address the rally. It’s not clear if Spencer will attend.
Wiginton, a former A&M student, says he was inspired by the weekend’s “Unite the Right” rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, at which a vehicle plowed into a group of counterprotesters, killing at least one and injuring 19.
Goosen qualifies for British Open
Two-time U.S. Open champion Retief Goosen was among 12 players who made it into the British Open on Tuesday through local final qualifying.
Goosen had rounds of 71-72 at Princes to make it by one shot.
Local final qualifying offered three spots at each of four links across Britain. Tom Lewis, who held the 18-hole lead at nearby Royal St. George's in the 2011 Open when he was a 20-year-old amateur, led the three qualifiers from Princes.
Ashton Turner of England led the qualifiers at Notts; James Robinson of England led the qualifiers at St. Annes Old Links; and amateur Sam Locke of Scotland led the qualifiers at The Renaissance Club.
The British Open returns to Carnoustie on July 19-22.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Arizona Diamondbacks coach Ariel Prieto says it was a mistake for him to wear an Apple Watch in the dugout during the NL wild-card game against Colorado.
Prieto told reporters on Thursday that he didn't use the watch for any illicit purpose and that it was on "airplane mode" during the game, a setting that shuts off any of the watch's communication abilities. The former big league pitcher is an extra coach who also serves as interpreter for the Diamondbacks.
Last month, the Boston Red Sox were fined by Major League Baseball for using an Apple Watch to relay signs to hitters.
Prieto said he knows having the phone during the game violated MLB's rules. He said he apologized to manager Torey Lovullo and volunteered to turn the phone over to MLB officials.
The Diamondbacks beat Colorado 11-8 Wednesday night and Prieto was shown wearing the watch during the game's telecast. Arizona opens the NL Division Series on Friday against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Wade, Ari, and G Li are joined by Benny Mcflyy as they talk about everything in HipHop and Current events. They group starts off with the events in charlottesville, va and how it effects them. They also go over the latest updates with Usher, and the recent revelations in his cases. They also talk about the movie “Get Out”, Kendrick Lamar’s Rolling Stone interview, Drake’s OVOfest, Def Jam’s new CEO and what that can mean for the label. Eminem’s new movie and much much more.
Halton police are looking for a female suspect following an alleged attempt to defraud a Burlington resident.
On March 20, a woman entered the TD Canada Trust Bank, located at 2931 Walkers Line in Burlington.
Police allege the suspect produced a fake driver's licence to impersonate one of the bank’s clients and requested a new debit card to access the client’s accounts.
Bank employees became suspicious and contacted police, at which point the individual fled.
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AP Economics Writer
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Federal Reserve is imposing more penalties on Wells Fargo, freezing the bank's growth until it can prove it has improved its internal controls.
In addition, the San Francisco-based bank agreed to replace three board members by April and a fourth by the end of this year.
The new penalties were announced late Friday on Fed Chair Janet Yellen's last day at the central bank.
In a statement, she said that the Fed "cannot tolerate pervasive and persistent misconduct at any bank."
Wells Fargo has admitted that employees opened more than 3 million fake accounts in order to meet sales quotas. It ended up paying $185 million to regulators and settled a class-action suit for $142 million.
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As I'll be visiting the Seven Valley Railway soon I thought I would buy an advanced ticket as their website says that you save by doing so. However you have to add a booking fee of £1.75 to the advance (for an old git) Freedom of the Line price of £17.30 thus coming to £19.05. If purchased at the railway on the day the price is £18.80 i.e. 25p cheaper, rather odd.
SVR post the ticket out to you and there is obviously a cost to this. At the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway you can buy in advance and save £1.50 but you just produce your email confirmation at the ticket office and exchange it for your day rover, no booking fee.
I wonder what others have found with advanced booking.
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - Traffic is slowed on a major Grand Rapids freeway due to a truck rollover.
The crash happened just after 3:00 p.m. on westbound I-196 near the Maryland Avenue overpass. The crash is between the I-96 west exit and the Fuller Street exit.
Michigan State Police tell FOX 17 that the truck driver suffered minor injuries.
They also say they noticed several other motorists taking pictures of the crash and they will be cracking down on that behavior.
Kidd-Gilchrist had five points (2-8 FG, 1-1 FT) and three rebounds in 29 minutes during Monday's 108-94 loss to the 76ers.
Kidd-Gilchrist has struggled alongside Dwight Howard, who doesn't provide him with space on offense and gobbles up the vast majority of boards on defense. As a result, Kidd-Gilchrist is averaging a career-worst 4.2 rebounds per contest.
Former Justice Minister and Finance Minister Ya'akov Ne'eman will be brought to rest this afternoon.
The funeral procession will start form central Jerusalem at 12:00 and will proceed to the Mount of Olives cemetery.
Ne'eman passed away yesterday at age 77.
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SOCHI, Russia May 3 The idea of creating safe zones to protect civilians in Syria from fighting has wide support, but further discussions are needed to work out the details of how they would operate, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday.
Speaking to reporters after talks with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, Putin said that safe zones, if put in place, had to support the goal of implementing a ceasefire in Syria. (Reporting by Denis Pinchuk; Writing by Christian Lowe; Editing by Andrew Osborn)
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* World Acceptance Corp says has voluntarily contacted the U.S. Sec and the U.S. DOJ to advise both agencies that internal investigation underway
McLeish was boss between 2001 and 2006, winning the domestic treble in 2003, among other honours.
He was invited by the Gers board to discuss the position vacated by Mark Warburton in February, with the club eventually opting for Pedro Caixinha.
Asked how close he was to becoming the Light Blues boss for a second time, he said: "I did speak to them and I said that if they were to come back and offer me it, I would like to speak further.
"It was a very casual chat. It wasn't what I would call an interview, it was meeting old friends again and seeing where they were going with the club.
Pink and her hubby Carey Hart have been married 11 year have share two kids together, so I guess though you love your partner you may want to whip out the cutlery…
In a recent interview Pink has revealed that her and Carey have definitely had their ups, downs and breaks, however although their relationship is volatile e it just makes them stronger.
The popstar said
” just try to laugh as much as possible. And we go through moments where he’s helping me off the ledge and telling me things that only he could tell me because he’s known me that long. And then the next day I want to stab him with a fork.”
So word of warning if Pink is ever at your gaff, lock up your forks.
Check out her new song she released today…
Gypsy (musical) - Rapid City
Mar 23, 2018 - Mar 25, 2018
Considered by many to be the greatest American musical, Gypsy focuses on Rose, the most infamous stage mother to ever live, and her daughter Louise, who would become the most famous burlesque performer ever, Gypsy Rose Lee.
Mumbai: Ekta Kapoor's Naagins - Mouni Roy, Adaa Khan, Karishma Tanna, Anita Hassanandani and Surbhi Jyoti - can have to take a cue from this man who does the snake dance like a 'pro'. Well, you will definitely have a hearty laugh after watching this man dancing along with a few other men.
In a video shared by former Bigg Boss 10 commoner contestant Navin Prakash, we can see a man doing hilarious dance moves. He shared the video with a hilarious caption. He wrote:
"पूरे विश्व मैं इतने जहरीले नागों की ये प्रजाती केवल भारत मैं पाई जाती है (sic)."
Check out the video below:
He crawls, does bizarre dance moves, falls flat on his back and seems as if he is in some other world. He dances his way to 'glory' as other men around give company by matching their steps with him.
The world is indeed an incredible place. It has a variety of things to offer.
And this man was definitely having the best time of his life. He danced like there's no tomorrow and none around.
PALMER, Alaska (AP) — A 39-year-old Kenai man was seriously injured when his vehicle rolled outside Palmer.
Alaska State Troopers say the rollover crash late Sunday night injured James Thompson.
Thompson attempted to exit the Parks Highway at high speed at Hyer Road, failed to negotiate a sharp curve at the end of the off-ramp and rolled.
Emergency responders transported Thompson to Mat-Su Regional Medical Center.
Troopers are investigating the crash for possible involvement of drugs or alcohol.
Anita Gail Smith , 78, of Paris, TX passed away peacefully at home with her beloved dog companion, Smitty, on Good Friday, April 14, 2017. Bright-Holland Funeral Home has scheduled a graveside service for 2:00 pm, Wednesday, April 19, 2017, at White Cemetery in Longview, with a visitation at the graveside from 1:00 - 2:00 pm.
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Fancy swimming in the inviting waters of Waterloo Lake?
Although swimming is banned in Roundhay Park for most of the year, three supervised open water sessions have been organised later this month to allow beginners to try the sport.
The programme is part of the World Triathlon Series' Leeds Legacy project, and aims to introduce novices to triathlon.
Participants aged 16 and over will learn to put on a wetsuit, enter the water safely, navigate, become accustomed to the temperature and exit the lake.
Waterloo Lake was used in the World Triathlon elite and amateur races in the park back in June.
Qualified coaches and lifeguards will be on hand during the evening sessions, which are free to attend. Wetsuits are provided.
The swims take place on Thursday nights from 6.30-8.30pm on August 24 and 31 and September 7.
All are welcome to attend.
Visit http://active.leeds.gov.uk/communitysport/pages/eventdetails.aspx?eventId=sports-11561 to sign up.
A man involved in a crash was arrested after not registering his address in Illinois.
A Franklin County deputy investigated a minor traffic crash in rural Benton on Monday, December 4.
They found 19-year-old Dylan B. Fenoglio at the scene who was violating the Illinois Sex Offender Registration Act.
Fenoglio failed to register his new address.
He is being held in the Franklin County Jail. His bond is set at $15,000.
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YEREVAN, APRIL 17, ARMENPRESS. The Syrian Democratic Forces undertook an operation in the Deir ez-Zor Governorate, which was accompanied by the deployment of paratroopers of the international coalition’s air force, led by the US.
According to Sky News Arabia, the supply paths of ISIS terrorists in the Syrian desert were attacked, in the vicinity of Al Mayadin. Two oil fields which were captured by the Islamic State are also located in this area.
Sky News Arabia reported several dozens of fighters were deployed from American helicopters, who left the area after completing their mission. No details are reported over the results of the operations.
A. Duie Pyle understands staying power. The trucking company, based in the Northeast, is in its 98th year of operation. Longevity is valued and so is loyalty. Given these values how can the company attract and retain the largest group of workers available today, the Millennials? This group, for whatever reason and many of them quite valid, doesn’t view either of those traits as essential. When A. Duie Pyle, which employs 2,700 (1,100 being drivers), looked at its future growth ...
The pregnant wife of a man killed by a boulder that crashed through the window of their car is pleading for information. She's asking for the public's help in finding the person responsible for her husband's death.
The California Highway Patrol says someone pushed a 35-pound, basketball-sized rock off an overpass on State Route 134 in Pasadena late Tuesday.
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Guadalupe Gutierrez was driving the family's Toyota westbound on the 134 when the boulder smashed through the windshield. Her husband, Christopher Lopez, 23, riding in the passenger seat, was killed. Neither Gutierrez nor the couple's 4-year-old daughter, riding in the back seat, was hurt.
She fought back tears Thursday as she asked for potential witnesses to come forward.
The CHP says investigators believe someone deliberstely pushed the boulder onto the freeway.
Sean “seangares” Gares and Shahzeb “ShahZaM” Khan will return to the Misfits starting Counter-Strike: Global Offensive roster after separate issues kept them out of action.
Gares was busy getting married while rumours circulated that ShahZam was benched after rumours circulated he hesitant about participating in the team’s boot camp prior to the PGL America Minor.
"We have decided it is in the best interest of the team to have someone present, which will yield the most productive bootcamp possible as we focus on this important event," Misfits CEO Ben Spoont told SlingShot Esports at the time.
Misfits came up empty at the America Minor with a group stage elimination after consecutive losses.
The two will replace Caio “zqk” Fonseca and Skyler “Relyks” Weaver in the lineup. The move forces Relyks to the bench and zqk back to Brazil to find a new team.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick Three-Midday' game
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the "Pick Three-Midday" game were:
5-3-0, Fireball: 3
(five, three, zero; Fireball: three)
More Couples Are Bringing Their Friends on Their Honeymoons — Would You? The postwedding tradition of a honeymoon has been getting a millennial twist. Rather than keeping the trip between the newlyweds, couples are bringing their friends and family along for the fun. These “buddymoons,” or group honeymoons, have been growing in popularity — 12 percent of people have been a part of one in the last five years, according to Priceline.
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The Colfax sheep and goat auction on Saturday saw a run of 145 head of sheep.
Feeder lambs fetched the days high average price of $2.26 per pound, while fed lambs averaged $1.49 per pound.
Sheep weight class to average price per pound:
40-50- $2.75
50-60- $2.45
60-70- $2.6250
70-80- $2.3250
80-90- $1.66
90-100- $1.79
100-110- $1.52
130-140- $1.46
The 60 head of goats at the auction saw a high average price ranging from $115 to $190 per head.
Goat weight class to average price per head:
30-45- $115
45-60- $123
60-75- $180
75-90- $190
George II and his son Prince Frederick seemed to have hated each other since day one. Frederick grew up away from his father in Hanover and by 1737, they were barely on speaking terms. George II ignored his son and Frederick didn't talk to his mother. Because of the family drama, the prince was forced to smuggle his pregnant wife away from the court in fear of his father forcing her to stay there. (This is how much the current British royal family is actually worth.)
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Spero Global Co Ltd :
* Says it plans to merge with its wholly owned subsidiary Mirae Global, a petrochemistry explore firm
* Says it will survive and the unit will be dissolved after merger
* Expected merger effective date is Oct. 20
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HYDE PARK, N.Y. >> The Eleanor Roosevelt Center at Val-Kill has announced its recipients of the prestigious Eleanor Roosevelt Val-Kill Medal Award. Receiving the awards at a luncheon and ceremony at Val-Kill on Sunday, Oct. 15, will be Dr. Shirin Ebadi, the first Muslim woman to win Nobel Peace Prize; Randall Robinson, an internationally respected social justice advocate who established TransAfrica; Jody Williams, a Nobel Peace Prize winner and founding coordinator of the International Campaign to Ban Landmines; Karen Trovato, an inventor and researcher; Michael Dupree and Michael Fleischer, philanthropists and community activists; and Kathleen Durham, the outgoing executive director of Eleanor Roosevelt Center at Val-Kill.
The awards are given annually to those who have made significant contributions in areas that were the focus of Eleanor Roosevelt’s life, such as education, advocacy, social justice, public service and human rights.
The wide-bodied 747 was once seen as the preeminent way for people to fly. But as technological advances led to lighter and more fuel-efficient jets, airlines began to turn away from behemoth passenger jets such as the 747 and the Airbus 380.
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Wilkes-Barre attorney David E. Schwager will be the chair of the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.
The board advises the state Supreme Court on discipline for attorneys whose actions violate professional conduct rules. The board meets regularly to decide administrative matters, cases and policies.
Schwager will become chairman on April 1, according to a press release.
Schwager has practiced law for 28 years and has served on the board since 2012, including as a vice chairman. He is a partner at the law firm Chariton, Schwager & Malak in Wilkes-Barre and is the treasurer of the Pennsylvania Bar Association. He also holds appointments on local boards.
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court appoints 11 attorneys and two people who aren’t lawyers to serve unpaid, three-year terms on the board.
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As a group of policemen walk by on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, three Muslim children pull out toy rifles, and start screaming at the policemen as they “open fire.”
Their proud mother can be seen laughing as she films her future terrorists-in-training.
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Other Muslims watching the shocking scene can be heard laughing in amusement as these brainwashed children shoot the police, just weeks after three Muslim terrorists murdered two policemen on the Temple Mount.
Is this what one teaches their children to do on a holy site? Murder policemen!
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March 19 (Reuters) - InterServ International Inc
* Says it will pay no dividend to shareholders for 2017
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Tallinn, July 4 - President Sergio Mattarella said Wednesday that it would be "not very responsible" to "put in risk" the freedom of movement of European people when asked during a press conference in Tallinn about the possibility of Austria closing its border with Italy to stop the arrival of asylum seekers. "Many things distinguish the EU and its historic integration but two fully express its soul: Erasmus and Schengen," the Italian head of State said during a visit to Estonia.
What odds are Brazil to win the World Cup?
4/1
Who's the coach?
Tite (full name: Adenor Leonardo Bacchi). A bold, confident communicator revered in Brazil, he has brought back the swagger after the national horror of 7-1.
Who's the star?
Unquestionably Neymar, who has the charisma and skills to become an international great, which he already thinks he is.
Antetokounmpo tallied 16 points (5-10 FG, 6-9 FT), 10 rebounds, nine assists, two steals and two blocks across 41 minutes during a 92-87 loss to the Celtics on Tuesday.
Antetokounmpo fell just one assist shy of a triple-double during the Game 5 loss. The 16 points marked his lowest total so far of the series, as did his 10 field goal attempts. Expect a higher point total for Antetokounmpo as the team returns home for Game 6 on the brink of elimination.
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Klay Thompson is the best chess player on the Golden State Warriors.
According to Thompson, that is.
Speaking to the Wall Street Journal's Ben Cohen, Thompson an avid chess player—said he recently introduced himself to the world's top chess player, Magnus Carlsen, as the premier strategist the defending champions have to offer.
"Based on loose facts, but whatever," he said.
Cohen's feature also noted Thompson has multiple chess boards at his house and brings a magnetic set on the road to compete against teammates, including Andre Iguodala.
Perhaps that set will make the trip with Thompson when the Warriors head to Cleveland for Games 3 and 4 of the NBA Finals next week.
CINCINNATI (AP) — The prosecution has rested after testimony from a deputy coroner in the Ohio murder retrial of a former University of Cincinnati police officer.
Dr. Karen Looman of the Hamilton County coroner’s office said Wednesday that Sam DuBose died instantly from a bullet fired into his head at a downward angle. Defendant Ray Tensing looked down and away as graphic autopsy photos were shown.
Under defense questioning, she said the 43-year-old DuBose wasn’t healthy. She was blocked by prosecution objections from giving details about DuBose’s medical condition.
The defense will begin Thursday, with Tensing expected to testify later.
Tensing, who’s white, is on trial in the 2015 fatal traffic-stop shooting of DuBose, an unarmed black motorist. He claims he feared for his life.
His November trial ended in a hung jury.
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BERLIN (AP) — The far-right Alternative for Germany party is calling for a parliamentary investigation into the government's handling of the migrant crisis in 2015.
The party, which came third in last year's national election, wants parliament to determine whether Chancellor Angela Merkel broke the law by refusing to shut Germany's borders to refugees.
Hundreds of thousands of people streamed into the country during the fall of 2015, most of them fleeing war in Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan.
The influx eventually resulted in more than a million asylum requests in Germany, putting a strain on the country's resources and inflaming anti-migrant sentiment among sections of the population.
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Alternative for Germany co-leader Alexander Gauland said Thursday he hoped the motion would get support from the pro-business Free Democrats and conservative sections of Merkel's bloc.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sony is revising its plan to make sanitized versions of R and PG-13 rated movies available for home viewing after directors like Judd Apatow and Seth Rogen publicly expressed their disapproval. Sony Pictures Home Entertainment President Man Jit Singh said Wednesday that they will only make the films available with the directors’ approval.
Last week Sony unveiled their Clean Version initiative, which makes available the less violent, salacious and profane broadcast television and airplane edits of certain movies when you purchase the regular title on a streaming service. Titles currently available include “Pixels,” ”Ghostbusters” and “Moneyball.”
Singh said they believed they had obtained approvals from filmmakers to use the airplane and broadcast television versions of their films for home viewing, but promised to pull individual titles if a director objects.
Police are appealing for witnesses following a crash on the Kings Highway on Friday night.
Emergency services responded to reports of a single-vehicle crash near Nelligen, west of Batemans Bay, about 6.30pm.
Officers found a white ute had left the road and hit a tree. The driver, a man in his 50s, was airlifted to hospital with possible internal injuries.
According to police, witnesses said the white ute may have been racing with an orange ute prior to the crash.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
If the Cobar Roosters’ 62-14 demolition of the Hay Magpies on Saturday is anything to go by, then the Cobar First Grade side is in for a strong season ahead. The trial game at Tom Knight Memorial Oval on Saturday afternoon was the Cobar team’s first hit out for the […]
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Greyson Weedon walks into the end zone from 9 yards out to give Clinton the lead. Conor Wyer finds Gage Gaunt on the go route for a 50-yard touchdown making it 21-10. It was the Reds first passing touchdown of the season.
Beijing: China's HNA Group said on Wednesday that Wang Jian, a chairman and co-founder, died during a business trip in France on July 3 after a serious injury caused by a fall.
HNA, one of China's most acquisitive conglomerates which has been selling assets to slash debt, said that Wang, 57, suffered a fall in Provence and received medical treatment but did not recover.
HNA holds stakes in Deutsche Bank AG and Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. Photo: AP
A police source in France said Wang had died after a 10 metre fall off a wall while trying to take photographs in the village of Bonnieux, near Avignon.
He tried to climb a low wall to see the view and take pictures," the source said. After failing a first time, Wang took a run up. "He fell over the top and dropped 10 metres."
HNA, based on the southern Chinese island of Hainan, is best known as the owner of Hainan Airlines Co and for holding stakes in Deutsche Bank AG and Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.
Lawmaker Sabien Lahaye-Battheu denies that the bill that she tabled is intended to encourage drunkenness in public places, but she does believe that any punishment should be proportionate. Today drunken cyclists with over 1.5 per mille alcohol in their blood get their day in court and automatically receive a temporary driving ban.
Sabien Lahaye-Battheu: "It's often drunken students who get the automatic month's driving ban and more often than not they don't even have a licence. This shows how illogical our legislation is!"
Drunken cyclists won't get off scot-free: they will still be fiend and judges will be able to impose a driving ban if they so wish.
Dec 12 (Reuters) - Loadstar Capital KK
* Says it plans to sell Tokyo-based real estate property on Dec. 26, at an undisclosed price
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Ray Spalding can't bear to watch as he spends the final four minutes of Saturday's loss on the bench with a sprained ankle. (WDRB photo by Eric Crawford)
NEW YORK, July 3, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Conference Board Help Wanted OnLine® Data Series, originally scheduled for release on Tuesday, July 3 at 10:00 AM ET, has been postponed to Thursday, July 5, at 10:00 AM ET.
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HOUSTON (AP) — The U.S. Supreme has refused to review an appeal from a 48-year-old Salvadoran man on Texas death row for the slayings of two Houston store clerks during an attempted robbery more than 17 years ago.
The high court had no comment in its decision Monday in the case of Gilmar Guevara.
Attorneys for Guevara asked the justices to reverse lower courts' rulings rejecting arguments that he's mentally impaired and ineligible for the death penalty.
Guevara was convicted and sentenced to death for the fatal shootings of 48-year-old Tae Youk and 21-year-old Gerardo Yaxon. Youk was from South Korea and Yaxon from Guatemala.
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Guevara, identified as the shooter, and two accomplices fled the scene in southwest Houston in June 2000 without any money.
He does not yet have an execution date.
The Couples Invitational Golf Tournament will be held on Saturday, October 28. There will be a 1 p.m. shotgun start for the tournament.
The cost will be $150 per foursome which includestwo members and two guests.
Everybody is welcome but you must have a USGA handicap index. For more information or to sign up, please stop by the Pro Shop.
Twilight golf in October will be moved to Tuesday, October 24 at 4 p.m.
This will be the last twilight couples golf tournament of the year so stop in the Pro Shop to sign up.
The cost will be $42 per couple.
Roots and Wings will hold their annual golf tournament on Sunday,October 29 with a 100 p.m. shotgun start.
All open play golfers will have an 8a.m.shotgun start
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Zynerba Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:ZYNE) slumps 29% premarket on light volume in response to its announcement that a Phase 2 clinical trial, STOP, assessing lead product candidate ZYN002 (cannabidiol [CBD] gel) for the treatment of knee pain due to osteoarthritis failed to achieve its primary endpoint of a statistically significant reduction from baseline in the weekly mean of the 24-hour worst pain score at week 12 for either dose.
The company says the study did demonstrate statistically valid results on several secondary endpoints, including worst average daily pain scores and a measure of physical function called WOMAC score.
The company plans to meet with the FDA to discuss the data. It intends to advance ZYN002 into Phase 3 development for the indication.
Management will host a conference call this morning at 8:30 am ET to discuss the results.
Previously: Zynerba's ZYN002 flunks mid-stage epilepsy study; shares down 48% premarket (Aug. 7)
Andrea Tantaros, former co-host of Fox News Channel’s “The Five,” after a 2013 taping of the show in New York. Carlo Allegri Invision/AP
Super drug's sponsorship of ITV show Love Island paid off as demand for bronzer
We are pleased with the performance, and the continued recognition of our colleague’s customer service efforts
Sales at stores open at least a year were up 2.5 per cent and it also opened 22 new UK outlets.
Introducing new brands such as social media-inspired Revolution helped it increase its cosmetics market share to 32 percent, while face masks for social media selfies were a standout performer to lift skincare sales by 10 percent.
Peter Macnab, the chief executive of Superdrug owner AS Watson, said: "We are pleased with the performance, and the continued recognition of our colleague’s customer service efforts.
“Our strategy this year is to ensure we are offering customers everyday accessible health and beauty, giving them the beauty and health services they need in a vibrant and friendly store environment.”
Welcome to the farewell season for NBA uniforms as you know them. Starting next season, some fanbases will see a little something extra added to their teams' kit designs: Jersey patch sponsorships.
Companies are willing to pay premiums for the wearable signage, and so far six NBA teams have reportedly agreed to try a new look, and more importantly, a new source of revenue.
All patches will be 2.5 square inches or smaller, and all deals will be structured as three-year trial periods per negotiations with the league.
On Tuesday, Starbucks closed its more than 8,000 stores for a four hour anti-bias training course.
Over the last few months, there have been a number of incidents in which the police have been called on African Americans who haven’t done anything wrong. From a Yale residence hall to an Airbnb and, most famously, a Starbucks in Philadelphia. These incidents have garnered national attention due in large part to social media.
To address social media’s impact on these incidents and the Starbucks anti-bias training, The Show turned to David Hinds, associate professor in the African American studies program at ASU.
OTTAWA — The Competition Bureau says its new interim commissioner will be former assistant crown attorney Matthew Boswell.
Boswell succeeds John Pecman, who was the first bureau staffer and non-lawyer to hold the commissioner title.
Boswell joined the Competition Bureau in 2011 and has been senior deputy commissioner since September 2012.
He previously served as senior litigation counsel for the Ontario Securities Commission's enforcement branch.
Армия Израиля обстреляла позиции членов палестинского движения Хамас в секторе Газа.
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In response to the rocket launched towards Israel, an IDF tank & the IAF targeted Hamas terror posts in the northern Gaza Strip. The IDF holds the Hamas terror organization accountable for this hostile act originating in the Gaza Strip
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High tensions, demonstrations, deadly clashes with riot police – all because of language. It’s happening in the two English-speaking regions of Cameroon. The unrest began with lawyers protesting against the use of French in courts, soon followed by teachers who have been on strike ever since. They blame Cameroon’s central government for imposing the domination of the French language. Our correspondents report.
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In the contest to attract office tenants, many developers stick with the tried-and-true combination of concrete, steel and gleaming glass.
Lotus Equity Group is embracing a more natural material: wood.
The Manhattan developer said it is planning an 11-story office building made with a wood structure for Riverfront Square, its 4.8 million-square-foot...
"I said it was obsolete. It's no longer obsolete." President Donald Trump has reversed his position on NATO.
"I said it was obsolete. It's no longer obsolete." President Donald Trump has reversed his position on NATO. Russia has vetoed a U.N. Security Council resolution condemning the chemical weapons attack in Syria.
"Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe warned Thursday that North Korea might be capable of firing a missile loaded with sarin nerve gas toward Japan."
United Airlines will offer refunds to every passenger on the flight from which Dr. David Dao was forcibly removed by police.
Sheila Abdus-Salaam, the first African-American woman to sit on New York's highest court, has been found dead in the Hudson River.
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ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) – The Coast Guard has suspended the search for a man and a boy missing on a boating trip out of the Bering Strait village of Wales.
The 23-year-old man and 14-year-old boy launched a wooden rowboat at 2 a.m. Sunday. They were not wearing life jackets.
A half hour later, village residents heard the boaters calling for help.
A village volunteer search-and-rescue group searched the shoreline but did not find the boaters.
Coast Guard air crews from Kodiak and the crew of the Sikuliaq (sih-KOO-lee-ak), a University of Alaska research vessel, joined the search.
The Coast Guard says its crews covered more than 2,300 square miles.
Wales, with a population of 167, is 111 miles (179 kilometers) northwest of Nome.
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Michigan extends deadline for medical pot licensing process
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan officials have extended the deadline for medical marijuana businesses to become licensed.
The Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs said Wednesday the original deadline has been pushed from June 15 to September 15. Officials say the extension allows the Medical Marihuana Licensing Board adequate time to investigate and approve operator licenses to ensure access to medical marijuana is maintained.
Some have expressed concerns the process hasn't been moving quickly enough.
A 2016 law aimed to address confusion surrounding the legality of dispensary shops that opened after voters in 2008 authorized marijuana for medical use. The new law includes a 3 percent tax on provisioning centers.
A mysterious phone call leads Scully to investigate a woman's suicide and a young girl who may be the daughter of her deceased sister, Melissa.
According to Zacks, "Intellia Therapeutics, Inc. is a genome editing company focused on the development of curative therapeutics using a biological tool, CRISPR/Cas9 system. Intellia Therapeutics, Inc. is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
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Artificial Surf Wave
The effort to bring an artificial surf wave to the Catawba River. It is just idea right now, but today the first real step for the possible project. The hope is it would be built somewhere on the Catawba River, likely in the Riverwalk area – possibly around The Pump House restaurant.
Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Josh Donaldson 20) hits a two-run home run during first-inning baseball game action against the Tampa Bay Rays in Toronto on Monday, Aug. 14, 2017.
It's the Hollywood split pop culture fans didn't see coming.
After eight years of marriage, Chris Pratt and Anna Faris announced on social media that they were "legally separating."
"Anna and I are sad to announce we are legally separating. We tried hard for a long time, and we're really disappointed," the couple shared with their followers on August 6. "Our son has two parents who love him very much and for his sake we want to keep this situation as private as possible moving forward."
The pair added, "We still have love for each other, will always cherish our time together and continue to have the deepest respect for one another."
While some fans continue to mourn the end of one of Hollywood's most beloved pairs, we've created a guide to everything we've learned since the surprise announcement. Shall we dive in?
E-Book Seller Loses Appeal Of Canadian Price-Fixing Deals
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 7:23 PM EST) -- A federal court in Canada on Thursday dismissed an appeal lodged by e-book retailer Rakuten Kobo Inc. challenging agreements the Competition Bureau inked to settle price-fixing allegations against publishers, including Hachette, Macmillan and Simon & Schuster.
Chief Justice Paul Crampton of the Federal Court issued a decision dismissing Kobo’s application, which sought to quash the consent agreements entered into between the publishers and the Competition Bureau in January 2017, over concerns the deals would hurt its bottom line by forcing changes to its distribution arrangements with...
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Wilhoite, who is nursing a hamstring injury, is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Rams, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
The Seahawks limited Wilhoite's workload in practice early in the week due to the injury, but he was on the field for the full session Friday, suggesting he's on track to suit up Sunday. With 10 tackles and no sacks through three games, Wilhoite's IDP upside doesn't seem especially high, despite his standing as a starting linebacker on a strong defense.
A West Toledo woman is accused of threatening three others with a gun and chasing them in her car early today, officials said. Cherice Peacock, 38, of the 3000 block of Leybourn, is charged with improperly handling firearms in a motor vehicle and carrying concealed weapons, both fourth-degree felonies; possession of marijuana, a misdemeanor; open container; and failure to control.
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LONDON, April 6 BP has trimmed Chief Executive Bob Dudley's annual remuneration package by almost $8 million to $11.6 million, it said in its annual report on Thursday, after shareholders last year voted against his pay deal.
The 40 percent cut comes after the company made a number of changes to its renumeration policy, including a 25 percent reduction in bonuses for reaching certain targets, BP said.
Last year, some 59 percent of shareholders opposed Dudley's $19.4 million pay and benefits package which rose 20 percent despite the company reporting steep losses.
Executives' remuneration has come under growing scrutiny in Britain after a string of corporate scandals, such as the collapse of store chain BHS, have fuelled mistrust of well-paid company bosses. (Reporting by Karolin Schaps and Ron Bousso; editing by Jason Neely)
TEL AVIV, April 13 Israeli online advertising firm Matomy Media Group said on Thursday its co-founder, Ofer Druker, is stepping down as chief executive officer and will be replaced by Chief Financial Officer, Sagi Niri, effective immediately.
"Ofer Druker has decided to step down from his role as CEO to pursue new challenges," Matomy said in a statement.
Niri, who is also Matomy's chief operating officer, has worked closely with Druker as a key member of Matomy's management team since joining the firm in 2008.
Druker built Matomy from its inception to a company with revenue of $277 million in 2016. He led Matomy's 2014 initial public offering on the London Stock Exchange and dual-listing on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange.
Druker will also step down as a director, effective May 30. He has agreed to provide strategic and business development advice for at least one year.
Prior to joining Matomy, Niri was chief controller at McCann Erickson Israel Group. (Reporting by Tova Cohen)
Hyderabad: Four persons allegedly involved in organised cricket betting, including the T20 tri-series in Sri Lanka, have been arrested here, police said on Monday.
Sleuths of the Commissioner's Task Force, North Zone Team, Hyderabad, along with local police raided separate premises under the Abids and Kulsumpura police stations on Sunday, a police release said.
Betting activity, including in connection with the T20 tri-series in Sri Lanka, was allegedly going on there, it said.
According to the release, Rs 7.72 lakh, two TV sets, two set top boxes, 10 cell phones and one calculator were seized.
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Tomorrow at 9:30 AM I will travel from Sabarmati River in Ahmedabad to Dharoi Dam via sea plane. After that will offer prayers to Maa Amba at Ambaji. With air, roads & rail connectivity, our Government is making efforts for harnessing waterways. All this is for 125 crore Indians!
An unidentified man walked up to three victims at the Great Lakes Dragaway in Wisconsin and fatally shot them, local law enforcement said Sunday night.
The shooter has not yet been arrested. The background to the shooting is, as yet, unclear.
Disney characters came to life to join elves and St. Nick at Lexington Middle School on Saturday, December 2nd. The Lexington Civic League arranged another mesmerizing event as Breakfast with Santa provided another fun holiday event, with plenty of things to see and do, and, of course, the opportunity for both the naughty and nice to put in a good word and a wish list with the jolly old elf himself.
Additional photographs of Breakfast with Santa will be published in the special Christmas Greetings edition of The Lexington Progress on Wednesday, December 20…don’t miss it!
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Baku. 3 August. REPORT.AZ/ President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has today attended the opening of 110/35/10 KV Bahmatli electrical substation in Zagatala district.
Report informs, Chairman of Azerishig Open Joint Stock Company Baba Rzayev informed the head of state of the technical indicators of the substation.
Extensive landscaping work was carried out around the substation, green areas were created here.
Bahmatli substation will ensure high quality supply of electricity to about 9,000 consumers of Bahramli, Suvagil, Dagli, Mosul, Yengiyan, Lahij, Kurdamir, Muganli, Gandakh, Kapanakchi, Chudulubina and Aliabad settlements.
President Ilham Aliyev then launched the substation.
Then a photo was taken.
Apologize to Nigerians for ruining the economy, VON DG tells Jonathan
The Director General of the Voice of Nigeria (VON), Mr Osita Okechukwu, has lampooned former President Goodluck Jonathan over his comments on leadership, saying that he should apologise to Nigerians for failing “woefully” during his time in office. Jonathan had claimed at the national convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that “though we didn’t […] The post Apologize to Nigerians for ruining the economy, VON DG tells Jonathan appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers Read Full Story
Musicians Lady Gaga and Alicia Keys along with Oscar winner Jennifer Lawrence are among more than 140 artists and celebrities condemning a Texas "bathroom bill" targeting transgender people.
Nikita Zaitsev will become the 10th Leaf to make his playoff debut this spring, ready to rejoin the team for Game 3 on Monday night after sitting out the opening two games of a first round series against Washington with a suspected concussion. Zaitsev will replace veteran Roman Polak, who suffered a season-ending injury in Toronto's 4-3 double-overtime win Saturday night.
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PEOPLE from Karap to Kol in Jimi, Jiwaka, will have their 34km road upgraded.
Kaiaworks Civil Engineering Contractors was yesterday given the green light by local MP Wake Goi to start road works.
He said this was the start of the first impact project that he would deliver under the district development authority district services funds.
“K10 million is a lot of money and we will ensure we deliver to the best of our ability,” Goi said.
“We want to improve the road conditions in all parts of Jimi.
“Better and improved roads is the lifeline of the district.”
Goi said the Banz-Karap road and Karap-Tabibuga-Koinambe road would also be improved.
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If you’re not a Patriots fan, you’re probably tired of hearing how great they are but begrudgingly respect their sustained success. If you love the Patriots, you can’t get enough of stuff like this. Either way, here’s another graphic (here’s another and another) saying Look how great the Patriots are.
This one comes from Reddit user /u/PortugueseEmpire. It tracks all of the division champs since the NFL realigned to eight divisions in 2002.
Every division has had at least three teams win multiple division titles over that time … except for the AFC East, where the Pats have won 13 of a possible 15.
Also notable: Only the Jaguars, Browns and Bills have failed to win a division title since realignment, which sounds about right.
A nurse accused of stealing from sick and elderly patients at a Gold Coast hospital has been hit with two more fraud charges.
Snap Inc. has banned advertising of so-called initial coin offerings (ICOs) in the Snapchat app, the company told Cheddar on Monday. The move is the first time Snap has cracked down on cryptocurrency advertising.
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Police and Fire crews are on scene at an apartment building on Hillcrest Road after a car crashed into the front of it.
Police and fire crews were called to Hillcrest Road after a car smashed into an apartment building in West Hartford Sunday night.
Police said there were no injuries but the building sustained heavy damage.
According to Firefighters, the gas to the building had to be turned off, leaving several people without a place to stay for the night.
It was not made immediately clear what caused the crash.
According to police, the incident is under investigation.
We will update this story as more details become available.
A disappointing report from Costco (COST -6.2% ) on its renewal rate and a biting downgrade from Morgan Stanley on the retailer have shares trading at their lowest level in over a month.
Shares of Costco were on the rise into the report, but concerns over slowing memberships trends have sent some investors to the exits. Costco says the renewal drop is due to a credit card switch and is transitory in nature.
Previously: Costco -2.9% despite solid comp sales, Q4 beat (Oct. 5)
Ladd scored the game-winning goal and registered six shots on net during Monday's 3-1 win over Washington.
The tally improves Ladd to eight goals and 15 points through 30 games for the season, and he's in line to coast past last year's 31 points. Additionally, his plus-13 rating is leaps and bounds better than his minus-14 mark from a year ago. Still, the veteran is far from a go-to asset and likely best left to deeper fantasy formats.
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Students walk across an intersection at ASU's Downtown Phoenix campus near Taylor and Second streets. (Photo: Samie Gebers/The Republic)
Police are looking for a man who assaulted a female student on the ASU Downtown Phoenix campus Monday.
The man assaulted the student near Second and Taylor streets around 10 a.m, according to a bulletin issued by the ASU Police Department via twitter.
No weapons were used and the student was not injured.
Police say that the man is either white or Hispanic, about 5 feet 10 inches tall with a medium build, is in his mid-50s, has salt-and-pepper hair with a scruffy face, and was wearing a blue baseball cap, a dark T-shirt and shorts. His apparel was described as runner-style clothing.
Anyone with information should call ASU police at 480-965-3456.
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We have more people wanting to live in Portland than there are housing units here ["Costly Sanctuary," WW, Feb. 8, 2017]. Unless and until we fix that, we will continue to have a large number of people priced out of housing.
Regina residents have extra incentive to stay off their phones when driving with Operation Bus Cop firing up once again.
Starting Monday, and throughout coming weeks, traffic safety officers with the Regina Police Service will be riding the transit system to detect and discourage distracted driving.
Uniformed police will be on the lookout for all types of distracted driving, but particularly people using cellphones.
Riding the bus gives officers an elevated view of motorists.
Officers on buses will inform other officers in marked cars of distracted drivers. Police in marked vehicles will pull over and ticket the offenders.
Distracted driving is Saskatchewan's number one cause of traffic collisions, according to SGI.
In 2016, distracted driving was a factor in:
42 fatalities
1,205 injuries
8,300 crashes
In a release, Regina police said they hope this initiative will help convince people to change dangerous behaviour while driving and reduce the number of related crashes.
PARIS Sunday's Ligue 1 game between St Etienne and Stade Rennais was interrupted after local fans managed to get into the stadium where the match was being played behind closed doors.
Referee Ruddy Buquet sent the players to the dressing-room in the 16th minute.
The fans left the stadium quietly after some 15 minutes and the players came back on to the pitch to warm up, with play resuming at 1731 local time (1531 GMT).
The game was being played behind closed doors after St Etienne were sanctioned for crowd trouble during a derby against arch rivals Olympique Lyonnais in February.
(Reporting by Julien Pretot; Editing by Clare Fallon)
The ad hoc intergovernmental task force on irregular migration met Wednesday evening to discuss the ongoing issue of illegal border crossers and how to address pressures facing Quebec, where the vast majority of irregular migrants are arriving.
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Celtic defender Erik Sviatchenko has revealed that he can well imagine playing in the Netherlands, France or the Championship, even if the Premier League remains his dream.
Sviatchenko has fallen out of favour under Brendan Rodgers at Celtic and was offloaded to his former club, FC Midtjylland, on a loan deal running until the end of the season in January.
He is aiming to play regularly in Denmark, but admits that returning to Midtjylland could be seen as a backwards step.
"Of course, you can see it as a step back in my career", the defender told Danish daily Ekstra Bladet.
"That's how it is in football. It goes quickly up and down, and sometimes you have to take one step back to take two or three forward again", he added .
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The teenager said “it had many links to different sections about Google services and infrastructure, but before I visited any section, I read something in the footer: ‘Google Confidential’.”
“At that point I stopped poking at the website and reported the issue right away,” he added.
Google’s security team replied saying they would look into the issue and Pereira was stunned when they eventually offered him a reward.
“I thought to myself ‘Cool, this is probably a small thing that isn't worth a dime, the website probably had some technical stuff about Google servers and nothing really important’,” he recalled.
“I don't know what the website did contain, but some weeks later I got an email right after getting out of school that said my report was worth much more than a dime…”
Progress is coming on a project to hook up some neighborhoods in the mid/north part of Cape Coral to city water.
Council has made motion to move the North 2 utility extension program forward.
The city will be spending nearly $270 million to bring city water, sewer, and irrigation to those neighborhoods, removing the need for wells and septic tanks.
Part of that cost will be passed down to residents with assessments generally costing about $13,000, plus another roughly $5,000 to $7,000 for a second charge that helps pay the city's loan off.
It's all a sting to the wallet many neighbors were hoping they could bypass.
"I would much rather stay on a well," said resident Aaron Dvorak. "The best water you can get is off of a well through reverse osmosis."
There are programs in place to help out residents who can't afford the assessments up front.
Another meeting specifically for homeowners is happening on July 10. In August, expect a final meeting to cement costs for this and construction to start that same month.
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With just six working weeks left in which to negotiate Brexit, is there any sign of progress?
This week we look back at the EU’s Brussels summit at which Brexit played almost no part whatsoever and look forward to the cabinet’s Chequers away day at which it will be the only topic of conversation.
We debate whether or not the prime minister may have a political crisis on her hands, wonder what’s in the government’s long-awaited Brexit white paper and – with recesses in Brussels and Westminster a little over a fortnight away – ponder what might happen over the summer.
With Jon Henley to discuss those matters are the Guardian columnist Rafael Behr and Jennifer Rankin, the Guardian’s Brussels correspondent.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - Fireworks and other festivities are being held in Alabama from the Gulf Coast all the way north to the Tennessee Valley.
A big fireworks show is scheduled for Wednesday night at the Gulf State Park Pier in Gulf Shores.
On the other end of the state, the 35th annual Sand Mountain Potato Festival in Henagar will include music, a car show and fireworks after dark.
What's billed as the state's largest Independence Day show will be held in Birmingham, where more than 2,500 fireworks shells will explode over Red Mountain and the city's Vulcan Park.
Awards for patriotism and humanitarianism will be presented at the annual Spirit of America Festival in Decatur. Fireworks will follow a minor league baseball game in Montgomery.
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JACKSON HEIGHTS, Queens — Police are searching for a man who threatened another man with a knife inside of a subway station, the NYPD said Monday.
The 32-year-old victim, and the culprit got into an argument around 9:30 a.m. inside of the Roosevelt Avenue E/F subway station near 74th Street, according to police.
The culprit lunged toward the victim, threatened him with a knife, and then fled the scene in an unknown direction, police said.
Police are asking the public to help identify the individual.
He described as being 40-50 years old and weighing around 200 pounds. He was last seen wearing a black shirt, dark shorts and carrying a black bag.
Submit tips to police by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), visiting www.nypdcrimestoppers.com, or texting 274637 (CRIMES) then entering TIP577. Spanish-speaking callers are asked to dial 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).
Zach Sippy, a senior at Henry Clay, was critical of the school’s handling of a incident in which a student had a gun on campus. Matt Goins
A Lanarkshire ice-cream maker has secured a string of new contracts, including two supermarket deals, following the completion of a two-year, six-figure investment programme.
Family firm Soave’s Ice Cream has invested the money into new machinery, boosting production to 3,500 litres a day and doubling the size of the freezer storage room in its dairy.
There has also been investment in branding, packaging, marketing, and a redesign of its website with the company, which has been backed by Business Gateway Lanarkshire, exhibiting at key trade shows for the first time this year, including at the Royal Highland Show. Soave’s has 14 staff at its Muirhead base and secured deals to supply a selection of Scotmid and Morrisons stores in Scotland.
Soave’s general manager Valerie Adam said a great deal of hard work and investment is helping transform the business and meet growing demand.
A Gulfport family is grieving after a fire swept through a home on 42nd Avenue, claiming the life of Sandra Beverly.
Satchel's squat, nondescript exterior belies its modern, clinical interior. Minimalist art and a doctor's office-style waiting area provide a tranquil setting, separating it from some of the more festive cannabis purveyors. Its selection of shake-free prerolls are rolled in-store and clock in at $8 to $12 each. Flower prices range from $7 per gram up to $12 per gram, and frequent bargains like happy hour ($5 off cartridges) and the "Ripped City Special" (20 percent off prerolls when the Blazers play at home) sweeten the pot. In addition to the usual product lineup, Satchel stocks clever gift items like weed storage solutions and a selection of greeting cards that include a joint and a pack of matches. The dispensary's locally famous seeds and clones have been so popular they were out of stock on our recent visit—but the shop has since restocked. With off-street parking in its own lot, Satchel is a serene stop if you're near Arbor Lodge.
Justin Fine has joined Pessin Katz Law as an associate in the firm’s general litigation group.
He graduated magna cum laude from the University of Baltimore School of Law in 2011. In law school, he was awarded the Dean’s Citation for exceptional service to the law school community.
Fine clerked for the Hon. Glenn T. Harrell, senior judge on the Court of Appeals of Maryland and has been a civil litigator since 2012.
Prior to joining PK Law, he practiced at a local firm where he primarily represented national financial institutions in civil and commercial litigation.
Fine is a member of the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club and provides pro bono legal services through the MD Volunteer Lawyers Service. He also sits on the Law Day Committee and the Public Speakers & Awareness Committee with the BCBA, as well as the Consumer Credit and Financial Institutions Committee with the MD State Bar Association.
Liz Phair passes a huge milestone in her life today. She turns 50. When I first saw who old she was gonna be today I was like "No way! I remember when her first album, Exile In Guyville, came out." Then I remembered that I was around 26 years old when it was released. That was 1993.
Happy Birthday Liz.
Saros was called up from AHL Milwaukee on Monday.
Saros started both weekend games for the Admirals, posting a 1-1-0 record while giving up nine goals on 69 combined shots. Nashville is committed to developing the 22-year-old for the future, so fantasy owners can probably expect the team to continue switching between him and Anders Lindback for the foreseeable future. With the Predators heading into a back-to-back Wednesday and Thursday against the Canucks and Oilers respectively, Saros could get a look between the pipes.
Over his 10 years as the leader of the shape-shifting New York ska-punk-indie collective Bomb the Music Industry!, Jeff Rosenstock played enough basement venues to last a lifetime. After a lengthy farewell tour, that band called it quits in 2014, but Rosenstock’s best work was still ahead of him. Over the last four years he’s released a trio of knockout solo albums, including 2016’s Worry. and this year’s POST-, that play like mini rock operas, bounding from style to style without ever losing the punk energy that made Rosenstock such a hero of the scene. POST- in particular may be the sharpest, hookiest and most purely entertaining record of his career.
Of course Khloe Kardashian registered for a $600 Versace diaper bag All a newborn baby needs is love, attention and . . . a $600 Versace diaper bag? Khloé Kardashian, who celebrated the imminent arrival of her first child with a shower this...
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ABU DHABI May 3 National oil firm Saudi Aramco plans to cut its stake in Sadara Chemical Co IPO-SACH.SE, a joint venture with U.S. company Dow Chemical, via an initial public offer of shares, Sadara chief executive Ziad al-Labban said on Wednesday.
"Aramco has a stake of 65 percent in Sadara - they want to become equal with Dow, which has a 35 percent stake. The 30 percent I believe will be IPOed by Saudi Aramco," Labban told reporters on the sidelines of a petrochemical industry conference.
He did not give a timeline or other details. Executives first raised the possibility of an IPO for Sadara years ago; a source familiar with the matter told Reuters this year that it would occur after the planned IPO of Aramco itself, which is due to take place in 2018. (Reporting by Stanley Carvalho; Writing by Andrew Torchia)
Ricky Ray is returning to the Toronto Argonauts.
A league source said Ray will make the official announcement Friday afternoon.
Ray, 38, led Toronto to a Grey Cup title last year and said afterwards he'd take time over the off-season to ponder his football future.
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Shimla, July 4 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Wednesday hailed the central government’s decision to hike the Minimum Support Price (MSP) of 14 kharif crops and oilseeds, saying this would provide a great relief to the farmers in the state.
Terming it as a historic decision, he said the long-pending demand of the farmers has been fulfilled by Narendra Modi-led government.
The Chief Minister said it would also prove to be milestone to accomplish the target of the Union government to double the income of farmers by 2022.
Thakur said the decision would also benefit the farmers of the state where 90 per cent population is dependent on agriculture and its allied sectors.
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WHITE SWAN, Wash. (AP) — A Washington state man has recovered a stolen American flag that belonged to his son who was killed in Afghanistan.
Two months after pleading for help on social media, Shawn Marceau tells the Yakima Herald-Republic that he went to his son's gravesite Tuesday and found the flag folded in front of the headstone.
Marceau has said the flag is sentimental to him because his son, Marine Lance Cpl. Joe Jackson, had it over his bed before he went out on his last patrol.
Jackson was 22 when he was killed April 24, 2011 by an improvised bomb while conducting combat operations in Helmand province of Afghanistan. The flag was signed by Marines in Jackson's platoon.
The flag and other items were stolen in April when someone broke into Marceau's truck.
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As the Super Bowl approaches, ABC6 Sports Director went one-on-one with Patriots fullback and former Brown star James Develin.
Best Things To Do This Week In Orange County - August 14 From art, music and movies to food events and thrill rides, this week's eclectic offerings embody everything that the end of summer should be
Best Things To Do This Weekend In Orange County - August 11Whether you are looking to celebrate at the fair or eat some watermelon on a real farm, there is plenty to do and see this weekend.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – A South Carolina woman who spent two months chained inside a metal container says her captor bragged that he was good at killing people and warned her she could be next if she fought back or ran.
Kala Brown says she did what she had to do to survive.
Brown told Phillip McGraw, the host of “Dr. Phil,” that Todd Kohlhepp raped her twice daily.
This week’s episodes mark the first time she’s talked publicly since her Nov. 3 rescue.
Brown and her boyfriend had been missing since Aug. 31, when they went to Kohlhepp’s rural property, thinking they were going to clear underbrush.
Her rescue solved other crimes. Kohlhepp is charged with killing Brown’s boyfriend, a couple missing since December 2015 and four people at a motorcycle shop in 2003.
UNITED NATIONS (AP) - The U.N. Security Council is urging key players in Guinea-Bissau to implement a road map to resolve the political crisis in the country that political leaders agreed to on Sept. 10.
Council members stressed "the urgent need to ensure an inclusive dialogue among key national actors to ensure effective functioning of the government."
The council statement followed a briefing Tuesday by U.N. envoy Modibo Ibrahim Toure, who said that "despite the political crisis, Guinea-Bissau's economic performance has been remarkable."
He said the economy is estimated to have expanded by 5 percent in 2016, reflecting a bumper cashew harvest, the country's main export.
Guinea-Bissau has had so many coups and countercoups that no elected leader has been able to complete his term since the country won independence from Portugal in 1974.
It's not the first time the BBC has backed Alexa, however. The news organisation is one of many that support Amazon's "flash briefing," a quick rundown of the day's top stories. The broadcaster has also experimented with an interactive sci-fi drama called The Inspection Chamber, which lets you answer various questions and choices throughout its 20-minute run-time. (My colleague Jamie Rigg, in a rare moment of praise, called it "genuinely fun and entertaining.") We're glad the BBC is supporting Alexa, but now we have to ask: when will all of this come to Google Home?
They are accused of hitting a Yigo store owner with a tire iron, restraining him on the floor and taking the cash from the register. Jaxdino Rafael Kose, Chris Junior Tedtaotao, Sebastian Taman, and Damian Pua Becka each face charges of first degree robbery.
Court documents state the alleged robbery happened back on November 14th at the Hills market in Yigo.
Investigators spent the past month working to track down the suspects. Authorities executed multiple search warrants where they found several of the stolen items and made the arrests.
Tedtaotao and Taman face additional charges of second degree robbery and theft of property for a separate case. Those charges stemming from a robbery reported last months at the Tamuning Plaza Hotel.
LONDON — Arsenal record signing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang made a scoring debut and Henrikh Mkhitaryan provided three assists on his first start.
But Aaron Ramsey seized the limelight from the January recruits by scoring a hat trick as Arsenal crushed Everton 5-1 in the English Premier League on Saturday.
It was an emphatic response from Arsenal to losing at Swansea 3-1 on Tuesday a day before Aubameyang joined from Borussia Dortmund for $80 million.
Aubameyang dinked the ball over goalkeeper Jordan Pickford for Arsenal's fourth in the 37th minute after being set up by Mkhitaryan.
Ramsey had already netted twice by that stage either side of Laurent Koscielny's strike. Ramsey completed his treble in the second half from Mkhitaryan's cutback, and Dominic Calvert-Lewin headed in a consolation.
Arsenal is five points from the four Champions League places in sixth place, while Everton is 10th.
Just in time for Chinese New Year, the Tulare County History of Farm Labor & Agriculture Museum will open its newest exhibit, "Happiness, Prosperity, Longevity: Chinese Experiences in Tulare County." A reception will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at the museum in Mooney Grove Park in Visalia.
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Immediately after the BIMSTEC meeting in Kathmandu and also after the visit of Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj’s visit to Kathmandu, Chinese Vice Premier Wang Yang is visiting Kathmandu. The Chinese Vice Premier is scheduled to arrive here on a three-day official visit to Nepal on 14 August.
According to Foreign Minister Krishna Bahadur Mahara, Vice Premier Wang will inaugurate the Basantapur Durbar Square renovation works.
Mahara said, “This is a high-level visit from China. The visit is focused on developing cooperation between the two countries.”
Wang will pay a courtesy call on President Bidya Devi Bhandari, Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba, UML chairman KP Sharma Oli and Maoist Center chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal during his stay in Kathmandu.
PARIS — The former champion Novak Djokovic of Serbia posted another straight-sets win to reach the third round of the French Open on Wednesday.
Facing the Spanish qualifier Jaume Munar, he delivered a solid display to prevail, 7-6 (1), 6-4, 6-4, and move into the third round for the 13th time.
Djokovic, who underwent right elbow surgery earlier this year, is the 20th-seeded player in Paris, his lowest Grand Slam seeding since the 2006 United States Open.
Jeremy Chardy first wasted a two-set lead and then bounced back to beat 17th-seeded Tomas Berdych to reach the second round of the French Open.
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Police: Woman dies after collapsing in Lansing parking lot
A 46-year-old woman died after collapsing in a parking lot Sunday afternoon in south suburban Lansing.
A patrol officer found the unresponsive woman lying in the parking lot in the 17600 block of Torrence Avenue about 2 p.m., according to a statement from Lansing police.
Surveillance video taken nearby shows the woman collapsing suddenly shortly before officers arrived, police said. No evidence of foul play was found at the scene.
She was taken to Munster Community Hospital in Munster, Indiana, where she was pronounced dead at 2:41 p.m., according to police and the Lake County coroner’s office.
Her cause and manner of death remain pending, according to the coroner’s office.
Anyone with information is asked to call Lansing police at (708) 895-7150.
April 28 Cigna Corp
* Cigna corp -as previously disclosed, on february 8, u.s. District court for district of columbia enjoined proposed merger between cigna and anthem
* Cigna corp says on april 28, 2017, u.s. Court of appeals for district of columbia circuit affirmed decision of district court
* Cigna corp says continues to work through litigation process in pending delaware court of chancery matter involving cigna and anthem Source text (bit.ly/2ppu6PK) Further company coverage:
Bal Gramsabhas and special Gramsabhas were held in many panchayats across Goa today to celebrate Panchayat day. Bal Gramsabhas discussed children centric issues in respective villages.
The Director of Panchayat Ajit Panchwadkar has written to all panchayats in the state to celebrate the Panchayat Day on April 24, as part of the Gram Swaraj Abhiyan by holding special gram sabhas, Bal gram sabhas and other activities.
Bethany Clough takes you to all the hidden hot spots around the Valley. This is the place to find the comings and goings of restaurants, bars and shops around the Valley. Email Bethany at bclough@fresnobee.com or call her at 559-441-6431.
April 5 I.Ceram SA:
* Signs strategic collaboration agreement with university Paris 13
* The first experimental results of this agreement are expected at the end of the year 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
Crews working around the clock atop a crippled California dam reported progress Tuesday in repairing the damaged spillway and reducing the water level by at least 8 feet at the reservoir that has been central to this farming region for a half century. Helicopters carried giant sandbags and cement blocks from a staging area on the south side of the Oroville Dam toward the stricken spillway on the north side.
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There are on the Bangkok Post story from Sunday, titled Make dictators laugh. In it, Bangkok Post reports that:
The LOLdiers of Odin lead pro-immigrant protesters in Finland, and mock the black-clad 'soldiers of Odin' carrying 'Migrants not welcome' signs. When Egyptians gathered in Tahrir Square to protest against the regime of Hosni Mubarak in 2011, they brought with them a sense of humour -- a weapon of fun against the guns and tear gas of the military.
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GOSPORT MP Caroline Dinenage has pledged her support to Earth Hour, which is taking place later this week.
At 8:30-9:30pm on Saturday, March 24, lights around the world will be switched off for an hour, with more than eight million people expected to take part in the UK alone.
The World Wildlife Foundation (WWF) has organised the event to show unified support in fighting climate change.
The MP has also been calling for residents to give up single-use plastics, and has called for action to cut down on ocean pollution.
Ms Dinenage said: ‘WWF’s Earth Hour provides an opportunity to raise awareness of some of the biggest environmental challenges facing our generation.
‘I hope by making this promise today that I can encourage others to make a pledge too.
‘Together we can make a difference.’
April 3 Autobank AG:
* Conversion of supplementary capital
* Will enter with an investor into contribution in kind and transfer agreement on contribution of a loan in the amount of 1,000,000.50 euros ($1.07 million)
* In return, the investor is to receive 666,667 new shares of autobank ag for the price of 1.50 euros per share Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9388 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
Man Struck by a Train While Walking on Tracks in South Carolina
GAFFNEY, S.C. (AP) – One man has died after he was struck by a train while walking on tracks in South Carolina.
Cherokee County Coroner Dennis Fowler said in a news release that 39-year-old Scott Duane Cole of Gaffney died around 8:30 p.m. Sunday.
Fowler says Cole was walking on the tracks in Gaffney when he was hit by a Norfolk Southern freight train. Train crew members told authorities that Cole was pulling a vehicle tire as we walked along the track and ignored repeated blasts of the train horn.
Cole died at the scene.
An autopsy is scheduled Tuesday.
Fowler said the train had four engines and 74 cars and was headed from Greenville to Linwood, North Carolina. No one on the train was hurt.
The Atlanta United Foundation is making sure that kids across Georgia have access to playing soccer.
The foundation, in partnership with Good Sports has donated $150,000 in equipment to youth programs that need it most.
CBS46 morning anchor Amanda Davis follows one young player who says playing the game is making a difference in his life.
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Fabregas was sent off as Chelsea lost their opening Premier League game 3-2 at home to Burnley.
The ex-Arsenal star struggled to impose himself on the game and angered manager Antonio Conte by becoming the second Chelsea player to see red on Saturday.
And Conte can not afford to play Fabregas alongside N’Golo Kante as a midfield duo if he wants to succeed this season - says Robson.
“Cesc Fabregas playing in a two in midfield is not athletic enough and Chelsea are going to be caught time and time again on the counter attack if Fabregas plays alongside Kante,” he told The Times’ The Game podcast.
“You can’t expect Kante to do all the running for him. You’ve got to have somebody in there that can defend much better and get around the field.
“That’s gonna be their weakness, all the time they’ve got Fabregas in the side they will be vulnerable.”
MUMBAI: Singer Tulsi Kumar, who is currently in Greece, is having a gala time at Mykonos Island there.
The new mommy recently shared a picture of her indulging into quad biking with husband Hitesh Ralhan.
The Raat Kamaal Hai singer was also seen flaunting yellow attire in a picturesque landscape.
But, this post surely gave us some romantic goals as the sensational artist posed with her bae.
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Zach Belisky says strangers saved his life after he was shot in the leg Sunday night. He tells Global’s Neetu Garcha he saw muzzle fire coming from the Mandalay Hotel windows as the bullets rained down on the crowd.
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) – Christmas may be over but for some, it’s a holiday they will never forget.
That’s thanks to one local 16-year-old who was determined to make sure a family in need had a Christmas to remember.
That girl is Abby Meehan. She works as a cashier at Baesler’s Market.
After working a double shift Christmas Eve, she planned to spend the holiday with her family but she had a change of heart.
“It was meant to be for him to come through my line and for me hear that because I was going to do something about it, I had to,” said Abby Meehan.
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Moloney Securities Asset Management LLC acquired a new stake in Bristol-Myers Squibb Co during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm acquired 29,714 shares of the biopharmaceutical company's stock, valued at approximately $1,736,000.
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A CRAFT show is being held at a historic fort.
Woodland Crafts Event Management is holding the Easter-themed event at Fort Purbrook, in Portsmouth.
The three-day event will have a range products for sale from professional artists and designers.
The craft show is at the fort, on Portsdown Hill Road, between March 31 and April 2 between 10am and 4pm.
Admission for over 16s is £3.
New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday interacted with over 170 young IAS officers who have recently been appointed Assistant Secretaries in the Central Government.
An official release said the Prime Minister encouraged them to share their experiences of field training. He discussed with them, some of the elements of good governance, including Jan Bhagidaari, information flows, optimal utilisation of resources, and people’s trust in governance.
Recent governance initiatives such as Gram Swaraj Abhiyan, and Ayushman Bharat, also came up for discussion.
Minister of State in PMO Jitendra Singh and senior officials from the Department of Personnel and Training were present at the meeting.
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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (AP) — Jarkel Joiner scored 21 points on 8-for-13 shooting, Damiyne Durham added 16 more and Cal State Bakersfield cruised to an 81-58 win over Missouri-Kansas City on Saturday night.
Cal State Bakersfield (10-13, 3-5 Western Athletic Conference) shot 56 percent from the field, getting 16 assists on 31 baskets, and dominated inside with a 38-14 advantage in points in the paint. Moataz Aly and Justin Davis finished with 10 points each for the Roadrunners, whose win gave coach Greg McCall his 100th career victory.
Isaiah Ross opened the game with a 3-pointer to spark an 8-0 run for UMKC (6-19, 1-7), which still led 13-12 midway through the opening half before Cal State Bakersfield took over.
Joiner then hit a 3-pointer to put CSUB on top for good and spark a 32-7 run to take a 44-20 advantage into the break.
Xavier Bishop led UMKC with 17 points, Broderick Robinson added 12 and Ross finished with 11 as the Kangaroos lost their fifth straight.
The Ministry of Defense will pay BGN 81 million to repair 15 MiG-29 fighter jets of the Russian Air Force Corporation MiG. This shows information on the website of the Public Procurement Agency.
The term "integrated logistics support" is 4 years, and the repair must restore the airworthiness of the aircraft and provide no less than 50 percent residual inter-repair resource of the moment equipment.
Wal-Mart's hunt for market share is extending to beauty, and if the retail giant were to buy beauty box company Birchbox, it would gain not just a trove of consumer data, but potentially gain access to hip indie brands.
One source noted it was the increasingly acquisitive Wal-Mart Stores Inc. that approached Birchbox about a potential takeover, while multiple sources confirmed that talks between the two companies have taken place.
Borussia Dortmund coach Thomas Tuchel defended his decision to substitute misfiring striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in his side's surprising Champions League loss at Benfica. Dortmund went down 1-0 in the last-16 first leg at Estadio da Luz after Kostas Mitroglou grabbed the only goal of the game from a corner early in the second half.
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VIDEO: Soti – Ekelebe (Official Video)
Diva Alert! Soti is playing no games, as she premieres the music video for her Skelly Beats produced dance anthem “Ekelebe”.
The Effyzzie Music belle teams up with the raved Paul Gambit to create a fun-packed visual that makes a titanic introduction for the honeyed-voice singer.
Side Note: “Ekelebe” is a Southern Nigerian slang which means “call police”.
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JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel has summoned Ireland's ambassador over a bill seeking to ban the import of West Bank settlement products.
The bill must pass several hurdles to become law. If it does, Ireland would become the first European country to ban settlement goods.
Israel's Foreign Ministry said Wednesday that the ambassador noted the Irish government opposes the bill, as well as an international movement known as BDS, which advocates boycotts against Israel.
The European Union in 2015 approved guidelines to label settlement products. It said the move was meant to differentiate between Israel, a close trade partner, and the settlements, which it considers illegal.
The Irish bill also makes a distinction between Israel and the settlements. Israel opposes boycotts of any territories it controls, saying they bolster the BDS movement.
Cagney’s HELOC shop makes hiring push Former SoFi CEO Mike Cagney’s new online startup, Figure, which is looking to provide financing for home improvement loans and home equity lines of credit (HELOC), is looking to bring on at least 11 people, including a chief compliance officer.
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When and where will the squad be named?
Head coach Warren Gatland will name his Lions squad on Wednesday April 19, 2017 at the Hilton London Syon Park. Recent announcements have come after the European Champions Cup semi-finals. This year, however, Gatland will name his touring party before the semis take place.
When does the tour actually start?
The tour begins on June 3 when the Lions take on the New Zealand Provincial Barbarians in Whangarei.
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April 12 Patterson-UTIEnergy Inc
* Patterson-UTI Energy -mainard gael, stockholder of sse, filed putative class action challenging disclosures in connection with deal, against SSE, SSE's board
* Patterson-UTI Energy Inc - related complaint alleges that sse's board of directors breached its fiduciary duties
* Patterson-UTI Energy Inc - alleged omissions generally relate to certain financial projections - SEC filing
* Patterson-UTI- complaint alleges board failed to disclose in joint proxy statement/prospectus filed in relation with deal certain allegedly material information
* Patterson-UTI Energy Inc - mainard gael filed the putative class action on April 7, 2017 - sec filing
* Patterson-UTI- omissions relate to fact that Douglas Wall, member of SSE board , previously served as president, CEO of Patterson-UTI as recent as 2012 Source text: (bit.ly/2p7kybJ) Further company coverage:
A Bucks County woman is seeking $50,000 in monetary damages from the owner of a local Chick-fil-A after she allegedly found a dead rodent in a sandwich she purchased last November.
The civil suit, filed in Bucks County court, said plaintiff Ellen Manfalouti had a friend pick her up a sandwich from the Chick-fil-A location at 2424 E. Lincoln Highway in Langhorne.
As Manfalouti began to eat her meal, she soon discovered there was a dead rodent "baked into the bun," according to the lawsuit.
Manfalouti was treated at a local hospital for extreme nausea. She claims to have suffered both monetary losses and psychological injuries.
Restaurant owner Dave Heffernan and Chick-fil-A of Oxford Valley Road are charged with multiple counts including negligence, intentional infliction of emotional distress, product liability and breach of implied warranty.
Baku. 3 July. REPORT.AZ/ "Important changes in weather conditions are expected in Azerbaijan starting from July 5".
Head of the Department of Work with Social Agencies, Environmental Awareness and Science, Department of Ecological Education and Public Relations of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources Umayra Tagiyeva told Report.
She said starting from July 5, the air temperature in the country will drop day by day: "North-western and northern wind will be dominant over the three days, till July 8”, -she said.
WASHINGTON (AP) — An analysis of 167 years of federal storm data by The Associated Press finds that the monster hurricanes that raged across the Atlantic this season are contributing to what appears to be the most active period for major storms on record.
No 30-year period in history has seen this many major hurricanes or overall energy generated by those powerful storms, according to the analysis.
Scientists caution it is too soon to draw conclusions about the data because storms in the distant past may have gone unnoticed. Some scientists say past hurricane data is so weak that it's impossible to connect the recent activity to global warming.
But more intense storms are what scientists expect to see as the planet's climate changes because warmer ocean water is fuel for hurricanes.
A new Des Moines Register poll finds 42% of Iowans approve of the job President Trump is doing, while 49% disapprove.
“Trump won Iowa on his way to the White House by 9 percentage points in November, his widest victory among states believed by many to be swing states.”
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Today is India Love’s 22nd birthday — the young Instagram model from Los Angeles — and what better way to celebrate social media fame and making it past 21 these days than to drop a rap song.
Yes, India Love is now a rapper and recently dropped her first song featuring Will.I.AM entitled “Loco.”
Folks on social media had a lot to say about Love’s new career change.
India love listening to y’all critiques as she starts writing another rap. pic.twitter.com/JXnH4rhYmp — whoremone monster® (@Lesbihonestx3) February 2, 2018
i mean…y’all bump Gucci Gang Gucci Gang Gucci Gang like that’s the best rap song to knock. so india love can pop awf. lol! https://t.co/0J0RHuRJoC — ahliyah (@ahliyahmichelle) February 2, 2018
india love tryna rap pic.twitter.com/djf0YDSU8T — ㅤㅤ (@spicymeech) February 2, 2018
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GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — A driver was sent to the hospital with life-threatening injuries after a head-on collision with a prison transport vehicle on Dickinson Avenue near Arlington Boulevard Monday morning, according to the Highway Patrol.
The crash happened around 7:15 a.m. when the driver of a car traveling south on Dickinson swerved to avoid a stopped car and collided into the prison transport vehicle, troopers said.
The driver who swerved into the vehicle has life-threatening injuries. Six inmates and the driver of the prison transport van were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The driver of the stopped car was not hurt.
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A former professional BMX rider who set a world record for the longest power-assisted bicycle backflip has died.
The wife of Rhode Island native Kevin "K-Rob" Robinson tells The Providence Journal her husband suffered an apparent stroke Saturday. He was 45.
Robin Adams Robinson says the death was unexpected.
Kevin Robinson earned gold medals in the X Games and retired from competition in 2013.
He jumped 84 feet in Providence last year, setting a world record.
The East Providence native created the non-profit K-Rob Foundation to improve children's lives in his hometown and surrounding communities. He built East Providence's first free public skate park.
Robinson visited schools to talk about perseverance and created a protective clothing line for children.
All the talent in the world at quarterback won’t save you if your wide receivers can’t hang onto the ball. That’s why drop rate is one of the most important statistics to keep track of for a receiver.
Going by that measure, there’s nobody better in the business than Mohamed Sanu of the Atlanta Falcons.
According to Pro Football Focus, Sanu has the lowest drop rate in the league over the last two years, including his final season with the Cincinnati Bengals:
Who do you think has the best hands in the league? Here is what the data says pic.twitter.com/DT5GritB9z — Pro Football Focus (@PFF) June 14, 2017
Sanu was targeted a total of 81 times by Matt Ryan last season and he only dropped one of them. He finished the year with 59 catches, 653 yards and four touchdowns.
The year before in Cincinnati, Andy Dalton targeted Sanu 49 times and he did not drop a single one of them.
While he lined up all over the field, Sanu was most effective working from the slot, where he had the NFL’s highest catch rate.
Wednesday, 15 February, 2017 - 20:10
Statement from Senior Sergeant Steve Bothamley:
Christchurch Police will have extra patrols out tonight to assist those in the areas affected by the fires and to provide reassurance to members of the public.
Police will also be checking in on those affected by power outages.
There have been no more evacuations during the last couple of hours since Kennedys Bush Road was cleared earlier today.
Police would like to thank all emergency services for their efforts and everyone else for their ongoing cooperation.
Please check in on your neighbours tonight as many people, particularly those living alone, may be feeling anxious.
A nonprofit that tracks pollution in America's largest estuary says the health of Chesapeake Bay is improving, but huge challenges remain.
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation has released a midpoint assessment of a federal plan to curb pollution flowing into the watershed by 2025. States are required to cut phosphorous, nitrogen and sediment from treated wastewater as well as runoff from farms and cities.
The good news in Wednesday's report is that the bay's oxygen dead zone is shrinking. Underwater grasses and oysters are making a coming back. Maryland, Pennsylvania and Virginia have reduced pollution coming from sewage treatment plants.
But the foundation asserts they're not doing enough to tackle the pollution running off farms, and says Pennsylvania is particularly falling short.
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It’s OK to be single on Valentines day. There is no shame!!
It doesn’t mean anything except you aren’t going to settle.
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Bloomberg: Saudi Prince Alwaleed made secret agreement for release
Saudi Prince Al-Waleed Talal attends a news conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia August 30, 2009. — Reuters picDUBAI, March 20 — Saudi Prince Alwaleed Talal, the chairman of Kingdom Holding who spent nearly three months in detention in the kingdom’s anti-corruption campaign, told Bloomberg TV that he had made an agreement with the government for his release.
In the interview, aired this morning, Prince Alwaleed declined to disclose the details of his “confirmed understanding” with the government but said it was easy to verify that he still held a 95 per cent stake in his global investment firm.
The process with the government was ongoing, said the prince, who was released in late January. — Reuters
Tech services company Keywords Studios has bought marketing company Fire Without Smoke for $6.9 million.
Fire Without Smoke offers creative and marketing services to developers and publishers. Based in London and with an office in Montreal, it creates game trailers, marketing art and event materials.
The company has worked with publishers such as Sony, Square Enix, Riot Games, Deep Silver, Sega, Capcom and Ubisoft.
No smoke without a fire
All 40 of Fire Without Smoke’s current staff will remain on board, including founders Will O'Connor and Michael David Thomson.
The terms of the acquisition include a $5.11 million cash consideration from Keywords, and the issue of 77,006 new ordinary shares in Keywords.
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Investigators are on scene of a collision that has blocked the roadway at White Horse Road in Greenville County Monday evening.
Per the SC Highway Patrol Real-Time Traffic Information system, the collision took place on US 25 at Welcome Avenue around 7 p.m.
Our FOX Carolina crew on scene said the collision investigation is blocking White Horse Road all the way to Short Street.
Officials say one person was injured.
At this time, details are limited.
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According to the planets there is more to a particular situation than meets the eye, so don’t get carried away and start ranting and raving at some perceived injustice, because if you’ve got the wrong end of the stick it could be embarrassing.
AG probes school boot of 'paper gun' kid State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman is investigating a private school that booted an 8-year-old student for threatening other kids with a paper gun, The Post has learned. Officials from the...
Teacher says ‘paper gun’ tot needs to be in school The 8-year-old boy tossed from his Manhattan special-needs school for threatening other students with a paper “gun” belongs in the classroom, one of his teachers insists. As The Post reported...
Neil Taylor has indicated that Manchester United have extended Sam Johnstone's contract
The 24-year-old goalkeeper is spending the season with the Championship club, who hope to snap him up on a permanent deal.
He has impressed between the sticks, conceding just 18 goals in 20 league appearances.
Johnstone’s current deal at Old Trafford expires at the end of the campaign but an option for a further season is set to be taken up.
And Taylor has indicated that Johnstone’s deal has already been extended.
"I'd like to see him here permanently — any player playing as well as that you would like to keep," Taylor said.
"But clubs like United don't extend your deal for no good reason.
"Sam can be as good as he wants — he's still a young goalkeeper.
"He should kick on from here and the sky's the limit for Sam.
"But the most important thing is he's playing football at a decent level — he's not sitting on the bench in the Premier League."
THUNDER BAY, Ont. — Police in Thunder Bay, Ont., are appealing for witnesses to an assault to come forward after video of the incident was shared on social media.
Investigators say the cellphone video shows a male striking a female, but the time and date of the incident are not known.
They say it's believed the incident occurred in the vicinity of Water and Camelot streets.
Police say they are appealing to those who witnessed the incident to come forward and provide investigators with more information.
There is only one conclusion to be drawn from Tuesday's revelation that Orioles ace Chris Tillman will not be ready to start Opening Day as he continues to experience right shoulder soreness: Tillman was the club's winningest pitcher last year and had twice as many victories as a starter than any other Orioles pitcher except Kevin Gausman , who appears to be the leading candidate to end Tillman's streak of three straight Opening Day starts. Now, the Orioles have to hope for a "best-case" scenario, according to manager Buck Showalter , who seemed to indicate that anything worse would be very problematic for a club that traded away Yovani Gallardo on Jan. 6 and did not re-sign bargain free-agent swingman Vance Worley.
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LATROBE, Pa. (AP) – Authorities say a man has died of injuries he suffered from lighting himself on fire in his southwestern Pennsylvania yard.
Firefighters in Latrobe were responding to a shed fire Saturday night when they discovered the man on fire nearby.
Fire Chief John Brasile says the 58-year-old man had left a suicide note on a door to his home, where he lived alone. He says the man was burned over about 80 percent of his body.
The medical examiner says the man died Monday morning of thermal inhalation injuries and ruled the death a suicide.
Sometimes fate, or the schedule makers, align things in a funny way. A few days after Kevin Durant made his return to Oklahoma City, the specter of the past returns to Minneapolis.
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BALTIMORE (AP) - Federal authorities have arrested a Christian missionary who allegedly told a counselor in Virginia and investigators that he had sexual contact with boys in Haiti.
An affidavit says James Arbaugh, formerly of the northern Virginia town of Stuarts Draft, took advantage of Haiti's extensive poverty to abuse the youngsters.
Arbaugh lived in Haiti for at least a decade and describes himself on a blog as a missionary with a group called "Walking Together for Christ."
The affidavit filed in Virginia by a special agent with Homeland Security Investigation says the counselor reported Arbaugh to authorities. The affidavit accuses the missionary of "grooming" or having sexual contact including oral sex with at least 21 boys.
It wasn't immediately clear if he has a lawyer.
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Baku. 26 May. REPORT.AZ/ The Council of Ministers of Defense of the CIS countries adopted a plan for joint activities of the Armed Forces for the next year.
Report informs with reference to TASS, Russian Defense Ministry announced.
“The Council of Ministers adopted a plan for joint activities of armed forces of the CIS member states for 2018, which includes various forms of joint activities: command and staff training, training and methodological training, competitions in field training and military professional skills, educational Olympiads and other events," report says.
The Council of Ministers also approved the financing of the CIS air defense system and reviewed the implementation of the concept of a unified military geo-information system for the Armed Forces.
Notably, Minister of Defense of Azerbaijan, Colonel-General Zakir Hasanov attended the meeting.
Tiwa Savage releases Video for “Get it Now” Remix feat. Omarion
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0:36 Dolphins' Matt Moore focused for playoffs Pause
0:55 Dolphins' Landry talks loss to New England
1:17 Adam Gase discusses Dolphins loss against the Patriots
1:52 Adam Beasley recaps Dolphins' loss against the Patriots
5:48 Dave Barry's 2016 Holiday Gift Guide
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1:20 The United States of Powerball
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Ellen Degeneres has a new line of pet products available at PetSmart. She says there are two things she loves, and that's making money and pets.
PLUMSTED TOWNSHIP, N.J. (AP) - Authorities say an elderly Pennsylvania woman and her passenger were killed when their SUV collided with a dump truck in New Jersey.
Ocean County prosecutors say 79-year-old Nancy Harris, of Newtown, was trying to turn on to Route 539 in Plumsted Township around 10:50 a.m. Monday when she pulled in front of the truck, which was northbound on Route 539 and carrying 20 tons of sand.
Harris and her 84-year-old passenger, Helen Conover of Hamilton Township (Mercer County), were both pronounced dead at the scene a short time later. The truck driver, identified only as a 58-year-old Little Egg Harbor man, was treated at a hospital for minor back pain.
Authorities closed the roadway for about four hours while the crash was investigated.
This was during a show in Stockholm.. Bieber doesn’t speak Spanish, so he doesn’t actually know it.
Appleton police released additional details Monday regarding an officer who was injured after being dragged from a man's car.
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With 10 years in the rearview since Blind Melon’s most recent release, For My Friends, Christopher Thorn spoke with Kyle Meredith about the long road to recording that LP in the wake of the death of Shannon Hoon, as well as when we might expect their next record.
Listen to the interview above and then check out some classics below!
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas Senate committee has advanced a budget-balancing proposal from Democrats to raise $1.2 billion over two years by increasing income taxes.
The Assessment and Taxation Committee on Tuesday forwarded a bill to the Senate that contains the plan. But the Republican-controlled panel specifically did not endorse the measure in its voice vote.
Majority Leader and Overland Park Republican Jim Denning said the Senate would debate tax issues Thursday.
The bill ends an income tax exemption for more than 330,000 farmers and business owners and restores a third tax bracket eliminated in 2012. It sets the top rate at 6.45 percent instead of the current 4.6 percent.
The committee refused to advance a plan from Republican Gov. Sam Brownback to boost cigarette and liquor taxes and business filing fees.
The Birmingham Water Works Board (BWWB) announced a water main break on Jefferson Ave. on Saturday around 11:30 a.m.
Officials are working to repair the break. They ask customers to remain patient during the time water is shut off.
BWWB says the water main break spans from 24th St. SW to 18th Place SW Hayden. At least six hydrants will be affected.
Repairs should be completed within 8 hours, according to officials.
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Six to Start (developer of Zombies, Run!) releases The Walk, a fitness game with a story that progresses as you move
Joe Mauer was shifted to an extreme degree this weekend, and he doesn’t seem interested in adjusting to pull the ball to right field. Bert Blyleven pointed that out on TV–are his criticisms accurate? Also, watch what pitchers are doing to Byron Buxton when he gets to two strikes. It’ll tell you a lot about what they think of him.
Wilson got a game-high 27 points from UConn signee Emmitt Matthews Jr., and an alley-oop dunk off the backboard from himself, to himself, in the Rams' win over Spanaway Lake on Tuesday night, clinching the 3A Pierce County League's No. 2 seed.
Chief Analyst at Danske Bank Jakob Christensen noted the Krona should be under pressure in light of the release of inflation figures in the Nordic economy later in the morning.
Key Quotes
“Swedish CPI today will be the key focus. A test of the lower end of the 9.50- 9.65 range is probably within reach now if inflation figures come out on the high side of consensus (as we look for)”.
“But, given that the krona (KIX) is already trading 2% stronger than the Riksbank forecast, the near-term downside potential in EUR/SEK is likely not that great before it starts to have a negative feedback on the Riksbank's policy stance; indeed Ingves and co are sidelined for now and still seem to i.) prefer to await the next ECB move and/or ii.) a sustained pick-up in inflation before changing direction on monetary policy”.
“Our base case is still that the Riksbank ends its QE programme in December, which may eventually prompt a steeper yield curve and stronger SEK, especially if the ECB continues with its buying next year”.
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Gowanda acquires Microwave Circuits
Gowanda Components Group has acquired Microwave Circuits from AMTI in Lynchburg (VA), expanding capabilities for the design and manufacture of RF and microwave filters.
“Microwave Circuits’ designs and technologies complement those of our TTE Filters business unit,” said GCG CEO Don McElheny. “The synergy in our capabilities and applications will enable us to offer a broader range of innovative filter solutions to design engineers in commercial, medical, microwave, military, space and other markets around the world.”
Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but GCG has stated that Microwave Circuits’ production facilities will remain in Beltsville, MD and sales & technical support will remain in Lynchburg.
ABU DHABI, April 20 Mubadala Capital, an arm of Abu Dhabi's state fund Mubadala, said it had conudcted a private equity transaction with European fund manager Ardian, which had committed to invest $2.5 billion in the deal.
It is the first time that Mubadala Capital is accepting capital from third-party investors, Mubadala said in a statement on Thursday.
The deal has two components: Ardian is acquiring an interest in a private equity portfolio currently managed by Mubadala Capital, and Mubadala is establishing a new private equity fund in which Ardian will be a lead investor. (Reporting by Stanley Carvalho; Writing by Saeed Azhar; Editing by Andrew Torchia)
LOS ANGELES — Jimmy Kimmel held his baby son as he returned to his late-night son from a week off for the boy’s heart surgery.
Kimmel was crying from the first moment of his monologue Monday night as he pleaded with Congress to restore and improve children’s health coverage, a cause he has championed since his son Billy was born with a heart defect in April.
Billy needed one surgery just after his birth and had a follow-up operation last week.
Kimmel kept up his ardent advocacy Monday night, urging Congress to restore the Children’s Health Insurance Program, which has been left unfunded and stuck in a political stalemate since September.
Kimmel said it’s “disgusting” that Congress is putting tax cuts for millionaires ahead of the lives of children.
QUINCY, Ill. (WGEM) -- Less than three weeks after making his final appearance as a member of the Quincy University baseball team Graham Spraker heard his name called in the major league baseball draft.
Spraker was picked by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 31st round (939th overall) on Wednesday.
Spraker was the ace of the Hawks pitching staff this spring with a 7-5 record and 2.44 earned run average in 13 starts.
He also recorded 80 strikeouts in 88.2 innings.
Spraker saved his best for the postseason going 2-0 with a 1.35 ERA in four starts to help guide QU to its first NCAA Division II World Series berth.
He's the second Hawk in as many years to join the Blue Jays organization after David Jacob was drafted last year.
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People across the country move to the desert because of the warm winter weather. Desert conditions also bring major auto companies looking to test out brand new cars.
KJZZ's Casey Kuhn (@CaseyAtTheDesk) reports how Arizona's test tracks are a major part of the car business.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Antwain Johnson had 23 points on 10-of-15 shooting and Nick King had his seventh double-double of the season to help Middle Tennessee hold off Charlotte for a 78-73 win on Saturday night.
King, a graduate transfer from Alabama, finished with 24 points and 12 rebounds and Johnson added three steals. Tyrik Dixon added 10 points, including a late 3-pointer, on 4-of-5 shooting for Middle Tennessee (18-5, 10-1 Conference USA). The Blue Raiders have won five in a row and 10 of their last 11.
Johnson hit a jumper to give Middle Tennessee a 12-point lead with six minutes to play, Jon Davis scored 10 points during a 14-5 run that trimmed Charlotte's deficit to 73-70 with 1:32 remaining. Dixon answered with a 3 and, after Najee Garvin converted a 3-point play with 49 seconds left, King capped the scoring with two free throws.
Davis had 20 points and Garvin scored 17 for Charlotte (5-16, 1-9).
Burglars are believed to have jumped from a balcony to rob a Melbourne apartment while the woman who lived there was in the bathroom.
The victim, 22, heard noises inside her Katherine Place home about 10.50pm on Monday and when she investigated, she found a number of items missing.
Police believe the same offenders attempted a number of robberies in nearby Batman Park shortly after. They arrested two teenage boys, 17 and 18, as well as a 30-year-old Deer Park man, after a short pursuit on foot.
Philippine police say simultaneous anti-drug operations in a northern province have left 21 alleged drug offenders dead. Officials say it is the highest death toll in a single day since President Rodrigo Duterte launched his 'war on drugs' in July last year.
Senior Superintendent Romeo M. Caramat Jr. said Tuesday that operations in Bulacan province in the past 24 hours left 21 dead and 64 others arrested. Police say the suspects had offered armed resistance against arresting officers.
Police records show since the crackdown started, 3,264 alleged drug offenders have been killed in gunbattles with law enforcers. More than 2,000 others died in drug-related homicides, including attacks by motorcycle-riding masked gunmen.
Human rights groups report a higher toll and demand an independent investigation into Duterte's possible role in the violence.
May 2 Nanometrics Inc
* Nanometrics reports first quarter 2017 financial results
* Q1 earnings per share $0.21
* Sees q2 2017 revenue $64 million to $68 million
* Q1 adjusted non-gaap earnings per share $0.19
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.24 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Qtrly gaap revenues $59.3 million versus $47.5 million
* Q1 revenue view $59.6 million -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Sees q2 earnings in range of $0.28 to $0.34 per diluted share on both a gaap and non-gaap basis
* Q2 earnings per share view $0.34, revenue view $65.4 million -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
April 5 Toppan Printing Co Ltd
* Toppan Printing Co Ltd and Itochu Corp have agreed to acquire about a tenth stake in TPN Food Packaging - Nikkei
* Toppan Printing Co Ltd will obtain an 8 percent interest in TPN Food Packaging, Itochu will gain a 2.7 percent stake in TPN Food Packaging - Nikkei Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee (R) on Sunday said President Trump would still be criticized for his response to the violence in Charlottesville, Va., if he personally executed the driver who on Saturday allegedly drove into protesters, killing one.
“If Donald Trump has suddenly jumped on Marine One … down to Charlottesville, walked into the jail where the young man was being held, shot him between the eyes, I guarantee you people said he didn’t use the right caliber bullet,” Huckabee said, The Washington Examiner reported.
Trump has taken some heat for his response to the violence that broke out on Saturday in southern Virginia. Three people died and multiple were injured after a car plowed into counter-protesters at a white supremacist rally. The incident happened shortly after Virginia’s governor declared a state of emergency due to the crowds.
A 20-year-old man, James Alex Fields Jr. of Ohio was arrested and charged with second-degree murder in the car attack.
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The first results from Canada’s 2016 Census have been released. Currently, the only results available are population and dwelling counts, however more detailed results will be released throughout the year.
According to the Census, though Beaver County as a whole experienced a population increase, communities in the area have seen both increases and decreases in population in the last five years.
The Town of Viking itself experienced a four per cent increase in population, though that only adds up to about 40 more people. The Town went from a total of 1,041 residents in 2011 to 1,083 residents in 2016.
The population increase comes despite the fact that the Viking School saw a significant decrease in enrollment numbers this year.
The Census notes that there are 505 private dwellings in Viking, with 460 … for more see the Feb. 14/17 Weekly Review
Good news might come unexpectedly even when after losing all hope. Here is the fairytale-like story of a US family whose dog ran away many years ago.
An American family from Pennsylvania was reunited with their dog Abby, who disappeared ten years ago, the channel WCPO Cincinnati reported.
"It feels like a part of my kids' childhood is back, part of our family is back," Debra Suierveld, the dog's owner, told USA Today. "It's pretty awesome."
The Suiervelds were sure that they would never see the beloved pet again. However, earlier this week, the dog unexpectedly appeared on the doorstep of a local resident's house in Lower Burrell, just 16 kilometers from Abby's owners.
The man got in touch with a local animal welfare center, which then found out whom Abby belonged to with the help of a microchip.
The dog is completely healthy, and the family assumes that someone was taking care of her all these years.
Wild horses and burros for sale in Clovis this weekend (Source: Bureau of Land Management)
Wild horses and burros for sale in Clovis this weekend (Source: Bureau of Land Management)
Wild horses and burros for sale in Clovis this weekend (Source: Bureau of Land Management)
There will be 50 wild horses and burros in Clovis this Friday and Saturday ready to get new homes.
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The Bureau of Land Management is offering the animals for purchase after they had to remove them from public lands to maintain wild herds and protect the rangeland from over-grazing.
The sale will run from Noon to 6:00 p.m. on Friday and 8:00 a.m. until Noon on Saturday. This will be happening at the Curry County Events Center located at 1900 East Brady Avenue.
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The Oscars may be categorized as "Hollywood's Biggest Night," but we think there's another awards show that takes the cake as "The One Where Celebrities Have the Most Fun"...
The Golden Globes!
Not only does the show bring stars from all across the board under one roof, it also offers endless laughs, unpredictable moments and, perhaps most important, all the booze.
The Globes tend to be the show during which celebrities get a little buzzed and let loose, and therefore, the speeches are always pretty amazing (just Google "drunk Golden Globes speech") and the candid photos and audience shots are even better.
Slogan tees are one of this summer's hottest trends but HOW do you wear them? We ask a stylist for their top tips (with a little help from Rosie HW and David Gandy!)
The Blackfoot Community Players have cancelled the rest of the 2017 season due to the renovations the historic Nuart is about to undergo. Recently the board received a grant from the Blackfoot Urban Renewal Agency to help with the renovations.
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A man looks at opposing traffic as he crosses N. Placentia Ave. as a light, warm rain falls on Friday morning, Dec. 30, 2016, in Anaheim. California's wet December is drawing to a close with even more rain and snow in a welcome respite amid years of drought.
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Welcome to Thursday's LIVE Derby County blog from Derbyshire Live.
Derby County have appointed former England midfielder Frank Lampard as the club's new manager.
The 39-year-old ex-Chelsea and Manchester City player has signed a three-year deal at Pride Park Stadium.
He will speak to the media at a press conference this afternoon.
Lampard is the Rams' sixth manager in the last three years - seven if you count Chris Powell's two games in charge - and he replaces Gary Rowett, who left last week to take over at Stoke City.
Lampard had been odds-on favourite for almost a week to fill the Derby hot seat.
You can get involved by tweeting us @dcfc_live or you can join in the conversation on Facebook , or by leaving a comment below.
If you know anything about Toby Tarrant, you'll know he loves a bit of a party.
Which is why when he turned up slightly hungover on his first shift sitting in for Chris Moyles last week, he had so little sleep, he didn't realise he had two pairs of headphones on.
Not until they made this dodgy sound, that is.
Watch our video here to see the penny finally drop.
Play Toby was so ready for breakfast, he wore TWO pairs of headphones! He may or may not have been hungover. 01:23
Toby reckons his double headphone gaff is one of the most embarrassing thing's he's ever done in his life, but we'd probably have to disagree.
Just look what he got up to on Friday night.
Wanna see @tobytarrant with his shirt off from Friday night... sure, here it is. pic.twitter.com/ZY7t1pfH9Y — Radio X (@RadioX) August 14, 2017
Matt's not convinced.
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - Inflarx Nv:
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There were no injuries from a small fire at the Petro Marine tanker farm on the south side of Ketchikan city limits late Wednesday afternoon. "Dispatch received a report of a fire in one of the fuel tanks at the Petro Marine farm near the Coast Guard base," he said.
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1:30 Sweet notes at Medicine Creek Winery's Chocolate and Wine Festival
1:45 Thurston County election night party in Olympia
0:15 Bank robbery suspect flees after dropping suspicious package
2:13 Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee responds to 9th Circuit ruling on immigration order
1:45 Matchless Brewing makes move to its own space
1:04 River Ridge's Jordan Skipper-Brown talks art of the dunk
5:01 Trump talks about Russia accusations, business dealings in first post-election press conference
April 12 Hefei Fengle Seed Co Ltd :
* Sees FY 2017 Q1 net loss to be 4.8 million yuan to 5.8 million yuan
* Says the net profit of FY 2016 Q1 was 14.2 million yuan
* Says that decreased gross margin rate in seed business sector and decreased net profit from hotel service business as main reasons for the forecast
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/exDqox
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
We've heard some pretty lyrical displays of Eagles affection during their road to the Super Bowl.And now, enjoy the musical stylings of Jamie Stem from Doylestown, Bucks County as he takes a few liberties with Leonard Cohen's classic "Hallelujah."The singer/songwriter captioned it: "I know it's corny but I just kind of had to." He says it took him about 10 minutes to come up with the Eagles-inspired lyrics.To watch Jamie perform the full song, click below:------
Paris Jackson seems to be gatvol of the hundreds of reports surrounding her family on a regular basis.
Paris, who buried her grandfather, Joe Jackson this past weekend took to Twitter in the wee hours of Wednesday to clear her name. This after, reports claimed that she argued with her aunt Janet Jackson at Joe's funeral.
According to Radar Online, Paris and her aunt refused to speak to each other and allegedly kept far away from each other during the funeral service.
Paris tweeted that people needed to stop with the "stupid" rumours.
Rhyan Clapham believes some places can reveal the connection between the present and the past.
Clapham, a jazz drummer and hip-hop artist, is among the artists whose work features in Blak Box, a sound pavilion launching at Barangaroo Reserve that brings together contemporary Aboriginal voices.
Urban Theatre Projects director Rosie Dennis with artists Rhyan Clapham and Curtis Kennedy. Photo: Brook Mitchell/Fairfax Media
He wants to reflect the ways Barangaroo's Indigenous history and modern reality are irrevocably entwined.
"I recently returned from Brewarrina in Northern New South Wales and had this 15-minute recording of the Brewarrina River, famous for ancient fish traps, which are known in the Ngemba language as Ngunnhu," Clapham says.
"I wanted [the work] to bring that community together with this one through music. We tackle ideas of construction and dissonance, the sounds of the cranes and jackhammers and the sounds of the river. It was a beautiful process."
Congratulations Ebrima Sillah DG GRTS
Alagi Yorro Jallow
Just like one plus one naturally makes two, your new job easily found a deserving contender like you; Director General Gambia Radio and Television Services. Congratulation Ebrima Silla.
Ebrima had a love of public service and a dedication to journalism that rightfully earned him the respect and admiration of not only his colleagues but also those of us who had the privilege to go toe to toe with him. He absolutely set the standard for moving from Journalism to politic. He proved it could be done. He proved it could be done with extraordinary skills and integrity.
If you pass the late Baboucarr Gaye test, you could do something in the craft. Sillah is best known for his on-air tenacity as a reporter and his consuming passion for political journalism which were evident during the early days of the coup. Well-deserved appointment.
About Sporting Memories Network - Headingley Memory Lane
Sporting Memories Network support older people across the UK living with dementia, depression and loneliness by engaging them in social activities and helping them to recall memories of watching or playing sport. By sharing memories of sporting moments and tapping into a passion for sport, Sporting Memories Network help people to connect with others and with their past, reawakening positive thoughts and feelings that otherwise remain hidden away. Many of the groups include the opportunity to take part in gentle exercise and to try out accessible sports as part of the sessions.
KOH PHANGAN, Thailand — Global Affairs Canada says a Canadian has died in Thailand.
According to a Thai media report, a Canadian man died after a New Year’s Eve party on the island of Koh Phangan.
Global Affairs wouldn’t identify the person or the details surrounding the death, but is providing consular assistance to friends and family.
The Bangkok Post reports that a 26-year-old Canadian tourist drowned during the party at Haad Rin beach, which was attended by about 20,000 people.
The news outlet says there were high waves during the event, and one other person—whose nationality is not known—was injured.
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Purdue coach Matt Painter said he does not expect starting center Isaac Haas to play again this season — even if the NCAA approves a brace to protect his fractured right elbow.
The 7-foot-2 senior was injured in an NCAA Tournament win over Cal State Fullerton. Team trainers fitted Haas with a large brace to protect his arm and he worked out with his teammates Saturday but he was wearing a brace that would not have allowed him to play for safety reasons.
Painter also says Haas also has yet to demonstrate he can grab two-handed rebounds and shoot free throws with his right hand.
Second-seeded Purdue beat Butler without Haas to reach its second straight Sweet 16. The Boilermakers play Texas Tech on Friday in Boston.
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The New York Yankees won 11 World Series during the presidencies of Franklin Roosevelt and Harry Truman.
The UCLA Bruins ruled college basketball nine out of 10 years during the presidencies of Lyndon Johnson and Richard Nixon.
The Boston Celtics collected 11 championships in the 13 years that took the world from Sputnik to a man on the moon (that’s Eisenhower to Nixon).
Roger Federer was the world’s top-ranked men’s tennis player for 237 consecutive weeks of George H. Bush’s presidency.
And the nascent Trump presidency?
Its sports soulmate might be the New England Patriots.
This is the second consecutive Super Bowl weekend that finds Trump as America’s 45th President. As was the case last year, New England enters the game a modest favorite over its NFC opponent.
The 27-year-old right-hander was 4-7 with a 6.68 ERA through his first 13 starts and allowed a major league-high 97 hits over 66 innings. Milwaukee demoted him to Triple-A Colorado Springs in June.
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SAUGUS, MASS. (WHDH) - Emergency crews are searching a body of water at the Breakheart Reservation in Saugus after receiving a report of a missing swimmer.
Officials responded to the reservation about 5 p.m.
Search teams using dive gear and a boat could be seen searching the water.
This is a breaking news story; stay with 7News on-air and online for the latest developments.
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Theresa May’s announcement has just finished. There will be a vote in the House of Commons tomorrow – a two thirds majority is required to call a General Election. Labour have said they would back this, but they could perhaps thwart the timetable if they wished.
May’s theme seemed to be that the opposition parties and the Lords were getting in her way and weakened her ability to do the job, and to negotiate in Europe. Quite how a majority in the Commmons is not good enough, reflects more I think on her leadership. And, frankly, if this opposition is too much for her… I guess Turkey is an inspiration to her.
More to follow
* Joe Otten is a councillor in Sheffield and Tuesday editor of Liberal Democrat Voice.
FILE - This Jan. 17, 2015, file photo sows South Korea's soccer coach Uli Stielike ahead of an AFC Asia Cup soccer match between Australia and South Korea in Brisbane, Australia. Stielike was fired as South Korea's head coach after poor results in World Cup qualifying. South Korea's football association made the announcement Thursday, June 15, 2017, two days after a 3-2 loss in Qatar. It was South Korea's third defeat in the last five qualification games and left hopes of progressing to a ninth successive World Cup uncertain. Tertius Pickard, File AP Photo
PYEONGCHANG, South Korea (AP) The Court of Arbitration for Sport says it will hear the doping case against Russian curler Alexander Krushelnitsky on Thursday.
Krushelnitsky returned a positive test for meldonium at the Pyeongchang Olympics after winning a bronze medal in mixed doubles with his wife, Anastasia Bryzgalova.
Russian athletes are participating in Pyeongchang as ”Olympic Athletes from Russia” after the IOC suspended the Russian Olympic committee last year in connection with a massive doping scheme at the 2014 Sochi Olympics.
CAS says the hearing will be at 2 p.m. local time. A ban for Krushelnitsky could result in Russia losing its chance to be reinstated before the end of the games.
Russian officials have suggested it was possible someone tampered with Krushelnitsky’s food or drink.
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Residents and county officials were cleaning debris Wednesday after a tornado struck an area of Scott County just north of Forest on Tuesday.
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About Home from Hospital and Reablement Service
The Home from Hospital Service offers practical help and support at discharge. This could include: getting some essential shopping at discharge; collecting prescriptions or GP letters; a 'check and chat' service; helping to assist paying bills. The reablement service aims to help clients to set individual goals, tailored to their needs and wishes. Examples may include: helping to develop, practice and maintain a routine for carrying out domestic chores; improving indoor and outdoor mobility; helping to gain the confidence to shop independently; helping to access transport (buses, trains, taxis etc) and practising using them; practising safe and hygienic meal preparation; encouraging general well-being and motivation through befriending; building confidence to start or restart a hobby, local activity or community interest; helping clients explore further options available.
VIENNA, April 18 (Reuters) - Irregularities could have changed the outcome of Sunday's Turkish referendum which ended in a tight 'Yes' vote for greater presidential powers, Alev Korun, an Austrian member of the Council of Europe observer mission, told ORF radio on Tuesday.
"There is a suspicion that up to 2.5 million votes could have been manipulated, said the Austrian member of parliament.
"This is about the fact that actually the law only allows official voting envelopes. The highest election authority decided however, as it were against the law, that envelopes without official stamp should be admitted," Korun added.
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan has dismissed criticisms of the vote. (Reporting By Shadia Nasralla)
After narrowly losing to the Cleveland Cavaliers without Kyrie Irving and Gordon Hayward, the Boston Celtics have arguably too many good players on their roster. Does that mean they should maneuver this offseason?
On data mining by political parties
Toby Ralph writes: Re. ” If the US data gathering stories worried you, we have some bad news …” (Monday)
Good synopsis, Charlie, thank you. The data profiling that is possible is astonishing, but what is truly extraordinary is how clumsily it has been used thus far. The parties have simply failed to use data they have to deliver meaningful personalised messages. Look at the track record of Cambridge and find proof. It will happen in time though. Awful.
MONTREAL — Swiss-based GF Productions says it's out of the running in the ongoing bidding for Just For Laughs.
The company behind the Montreux Comedy Festival says it has signed a confidentiality agreement with the financial institution mandated to deal with the sale of Montreal entertainment company and will let it know they are bowing out.
Just For Laughs has mandated RBC Capital Markets to look into the options surrounding the sale of founder Gilbert Rozon's shares in the comedy festival.
Rozon, 63, announced he would sell all his shares following allegations from at least 10 women he either sexually harassed or sexually assaulted them earlier this year.
In a statement today, GF Productions says it prefers to focus its energy and financial resources on its own festivals and international projects.
Gregoire Furrer, founder and owner of the Swiss group, says he is now convinced that Just For Laughs must remain a Quebec entity and a minority stake was not advantageous to his company.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The IRS says it’s following President Donald Trump’s executive order on health care by easing enforcement of the unpopular Obama-era requirement for people to have coverage or risk fines.
Trump directed federal agencies to ease the health law’s rules after he took office.
An IRS spokesman says the IRS had planned to start rejecting returns this year on which the taxpayer failed to indicate whether or not he had coverage.
But the IRS says it will keep processing such returns, as it has in the past.
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The IRS says the requirement is still the law.
Meghan Markle personally rang Sheku Kanneh-Mason to invite him to perform at the Royal Wedding
A young cellist told yesterday how the royal bride-to-be Meghan Markle rang to ask him to play at the service at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, on May 19.
Sheku Kanneh-Mason, 19, who won the 2016 BBC Young Musician of the Year award, said: “I was bowled over when Ms Markle called me to ask if I would play during the ceremony, and of course I immediately said yes.
"What a privilege to be able to play the cello at such a wonderful event. I can’t wait!”
He is among a group of musicians and singers named as performers at the Royal Wedding.
A gospel group will share the bill with a traditional chapel choir, a female soprano and a trumpet soloist among others.
The city's public school district will provide a one-and-a-half-acre piece of land on the 800 block of Hardy Street next to the Hattiesburg Public School District's central office. The money from the park's first phase of construction will come from bond dollars secured by state representatives Percy Watson and Toby Barker as well as money coming from the HPSD Foundation.
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KIEV (Reuters) - Ukraine will provide protection to the Russian journalist who was the target of an assassination plot by the Russian security services, President Petro Poroshenko said on Wednesday.
Ukraine said it had foiled a plot to kill Kremlin critic Arkady Babchenko, who was declared murdered and then later turned up alive in the middle of a press briefing about the killing. Russia said Ukraine had used Babchenko as a propaganda tool.
"Ukrainian law enforcement agencies are becoming stronger every day in countering Russian aggression," Poroshenko said on Twitter. "It is unlikely that Moscow will calm down -- I've given an order to provide Arkady and his family with protection."
(Reporting by Pavel Polityuk; Writing by Matthias Williams; Editing by Catherine Evans)
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CLEVELAND (AP) — Authorities say two children and two adults are unaccounted for after an overnight house fire in Cleveland.
Firefighters say a woman believed to be the children's mother escaped the fire early Tuesday morning by jumping from the home on the city's east side. She was taken to a hospital, and information about her condition wasn't immediately released.
Investigators say a 4-year-old boy, an 8-year-old girl, their father and another man are missing.
Firefighters say the blaze caused severe damage, hindering their ability to search the charred home.
There was no immediate word on what caused the fire. The state fire marshal's office will help investigate.
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YouTube, with hundreds of millions of hours of video watched daily, is Google's crown jewel, representing an estimated 14% of parent Alphabet's intrinsic value. Its most exciting revenue drivers are its TrueView ads and its growing Over the Top Television (OTT) services, which target cord cutters. TrueView allows advertisers to pay only for ads that are watched, lowering the costs for smaller firms. This should boost overall volume and facilitate audience targeting.
OTT includes YouTube Red, its ad-free subscription service, and YouTube TV, which will compete with cable providers, Direct TV and Sling TV. Revenue from OTT is expected to double to $64 billion in 2021. Given an expectation of $46 per share in earnings by 2019, it's easy to see Alphabet's stock trading above $1,100 .
Paul DeSisto is a portfolio manager at M&R Capital Management.
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The IBPS RRB Officers 2017 Interview Admit card has been released. The same is available on the official website.
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) had released the scores for candidates who appeared in the main examination conducted for recruitment of Officer Scale I and Online Single Exam conducted for recruitment of Scale II and Scale III officers on November 30. The exam was conducted on November 5, 2017 and the result for the same was declared on November 23. The admit card is available on ibps.in.
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You can beat the heat on Thursday by grabbing a free cone of delicious beer-flavoured sorbet at La Gelatiera in East Village. The artisan ice cream shop in West Park Walk has teamed up with beloved local brewer CRATE Brewery so make a one-off special flavour to celebrate National Beer Day on Thursday June 15. Stephane Leyvraz from La Gelatiera explains; "We love to make one of gelato creations to celebrate national events, so when CRATE Brewery suggested we partner up and use their American Nut Brown beer we immediately thought it would make a delicious sorbet.
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HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH)– Crews knocked down a two-alarm fire at a restaurant in a strip mall in Hartford, Wednesday morning.
The fire broke out around 4:48 a.m. at a restaurant called Mar Y Tierra at 693 Park Street. While the fire was mostly in a back kitchen, it is causing a lot of smoke. The smoke initially extended through multiple store fronts. The fire was under control by 5:20 a.m.
Large open area at the working fire on 693 park st. Tactical unit 1 utilizing search ropes. — Raul Ortiz (@ortizraulHFD) February 15, 2017
Firefighters found no one inside the restaurant and there are no reports of injuries.
2nd alarm fire on 693 park st has been knocked down. Searches for occupants are negative. — Raul Ortiz (@ortizraulHFD) February 15, 2017
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
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When one 80-year-old war veteran got a phone call from someone telling him he was his son, he thought it was a scam. But, when they met for the first time, it was clear to see the pair were family.
Michael Reed lives in Chicago, Illinois. However, he had always felt like something was missing from his life there. Because, at the tender age of 10, Reed discovered that he was actually adopted.
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KENT COUNTY, Mich. — Sheriff’s deputies in Kent County are investigating several tips after a large booming sound was heard over the weekend.
Around 8:30 p.m. Saturday night, several people reported hearing what was described as a “large boom” or an “explosion” heard in the Grandville, Kentwood, Jenison, Wyoming, and Byron Center areas.
Detectives say they’re sifting through dozens of tips from people who heard the sound, so they don’t have anything confirmed right now as to what they believe the cause was.
One tip was submitted through Silent Observer. Detectives say there was a report that guests of a bachelor party were possibly firing shots at Tannerite. Tannerite is a shooting target that explodes loudly when shot at.
Detectives stress that the origin of the mysterious boom is still under investigation.
Tracy Olson lives in Grandville, and showed FOX 17 security footage that seems to have captured the booming sound from Saturday. She says she felt her house shake.
One regular reader pointed out that it seems possible for some people to vote more than once in recent POLLS on ODN
Our check of the log cannot prove that even though result on the ‘smoking in parks’ poll seemed a bit skewered.
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Man Utd transfer news: Sky Sports think Jose Mourinho wants Marko Arnautovic
Manchester United are pressing ahead with their transfer plans as Mourinho targets Premier League glory.
Express Sport understands the Red Devils are closing in on Fred, who appears set to leave Shakhtar Donetsk.
Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, Toby Alderweireld, Diogo Dalot, Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale have also been linked.
However, Sky Sports say Mourinho is eyeing a shock Manchester United deal for West Ham ace Marko Arnautovic.
The Austria international only signed for the Hammers from Stoke in a £26million deal last summer.
And, after overcoming a difficult start, Arnautovic is held in high regard by West Ham supporters.
Looney sustained a broken tooth during Saturday's game against the Nuggets, Mark Medina of the San Jose Mercury News reports.
Looney was examined by team doctors and was deemed good to get back in the game.
Lady Gaga has scrapped the rest of her ‘Joanne’ world tour after suffering ‘severe pain’, it has been announced.
The US singer had ten dates left of the tour, including two nights at London’s O2 Arena and another in Manchester next week, before playing other shows around Europe.
But in a statement issued on Saturday morning (3 February), it was confirmed she will not be performing on medical advice.
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FORMER members of the Women’s Royal Naval Service (WRNS) have been celebrating the organisation’s 100th anniversary with Ceremonial Divisions at HMS Sultan in Gosport.
The WRNS was formed under the leadership of Dame Katherine Furse in 1917.
Writer, Service and Phot branches watched on as a march and divisions ceremony took place, followed by a special lunch in the wardroom.
Among the guests was Lyn Gannon, who served as a Chief Petty Officer from 1976-2000.
She said: ‘My favourite draft of all was when I worked with the Royal Marines in Centurion.
‘Today has been great. I served here at HMS Sultan for three years as a Petty Officer and picked up my chief’s rate while here.
‘It is just lovely to be here and to honour the fact that the WRNS is 100 years old – it has brought back some great memories.’
The Wrens’ centenary year was launched at Portsmouth’s Historic Dockyard by HRH The Princess Royal.
Summer Reading Program offers knowledge and fun
By MELINDA WILLIAMS
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Registration is under way for Pulaski County Library System’s annual Summer Reading Program (SRP), which not only enhances knowledge and reading skills, but also offers prizes and an array of fun activities.
Those who have not registered to take part in the program are urged to do so by signing up at the Pulaski or Dublin branch. The program, which runs through July, is open to all ages, and there are four categories of reading challenges: pre-readers, readers, teens and adults.
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Deputies made the trip to Cool Springs Road in Statesville after the 14-year-old texted a friend saying she needed help. Deputies made the trip to Cool Springs Road in Statesville after the 14-year-old texted a friend saying she needed help.
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You know those old paints cans or the electronic waste just piling up in your garage? Saturday’s your chance to safely dispose of those items during Los Angeles County’s household hazardous waste roundup.
The collection will be held in Diamond Bar at the Gateway Corporate Center, 1300 block of Bridge Gate Drive.
For more information, call 1-888-253-2652 or cleanla.com.
Residents are asked to:
Bring items in a sturdy box
Limit waste to 15 gallons or 125 pounds per trip
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Jordan Spieth and Patrick Reed go from being teammates to opponents in match play.
Spieth and Reed have a 7-2-2 record as partners in two Ryder Cups and last year's Presidents Cup. They were drawn in the same four-man group for the Dell Technologies Match Play, which starts Wednesday at Austin Country Club. Spieth knows the course well from his days playing for the Texas Longhorns.
The format at this World Golf Championship is round-robin play through Friday, with the winners of each 16 groups advancing to a weekend of single elimination.
Dustin Johnson is the No. 1 seed. Also in his group is Kevin Kisner, one of his best friends from junior golf in South Carolina.
Tommy Fleetwood faces an all-England match Wednesday against Ian Poulter.
BALTIMORE (WJZ)– A Montgomery County high school student has been sentenced to four months in prison Tuesday.
A Montgomery County judge sentenced Alwin Chen to three years, with all but four months suspended.
Chen pleaded guilty to bringing the loaded handgun to Clarksburg High School back on February 15, one day after the Parkland High School shooting.
He also received five years of probation. He must submit random urine tests and perform community service. He also isn’t allowed to have any weapons or go near Clarksburg High.
According to his journals, he had the weapon to protect himself and other students.
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FORT WAYNE, Ind. Sweetwater founder Chuck Surack was honored with the 2017 Legend of Leadership award, presented by Greater Fort Wayne Business Weekly.
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ROCKY HILL, Conn. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday afternoon's drawing of the Connecticut Lottery's "Lucky Links Day" game were:
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The president of Concordia University Irvine has announced he will retire at the end of the 2017-2018 school year in June next year, the school said in September statement.
Kurt Krueger has worked in higher education for more than 46 years, 27 of which were at the private Lutheran Christian university.
Krueger, the university’s fourth president, took office as president July 1, 2010. Previously he had served as executive director of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod’s (LCMS) Board for University Education and president of the Concordia University System since 2005.
Milestones during his tenure include implementing new academic programs, building the university’s endowment, and paying down the school’s debt. The school also set a record for the largest student enrollment in its 40-year history.
“I always look forward to coming to “work” each and every day,” Krueger said in a statement. “CUI is a special place that has been abundantly blessed.”
PIERRE, S.D. – The Oahe Lady Capitals hockey team opened the new year on a short end of a 10-1 verdect to the Sioux Falls Flyers Sunday at the EXPO Center in Ft. Pierre. Unlike Saturday’s 5-1 win over the Lady Capitals that saw the Flyers haveing to coming from behind after trailing after 1, the Flyers were all over the Lady Capitals scoring the first 7 goals of the game and taking a 7-0 lead into the third period. The Lady Capitals struck for their only goal of the game 15 seconds into the third period when Amy Gilkerson scored an even strength unassisted goal. The Flyers outshot the Lady Capitals 39-16 in the contest. The Lady Capitals will have one game next weekend when they travel to Brookings to face the Rangers on Sunday.
Former ESPN reporter Ed Werder, who has covered the NFL for 34 years, has won the Dick McCann Award from the Professional Football Writers of America.
Werder spent the last 19 years at ESPN before being let go earlier this year.
The McCann Award is given to a reporter who has made a long and distinguished contribution to pro football through his or her coverage. The award is named the first director of the Pro Football Hall of Fame (1962-67) who also was a longtime reporter in New York with several newspapers.
During his time at ESPN from 1998-2017, Werder appeared weekly on several studio shows, covered games and the draft. He also worked for CNNSI, CNN, the Dallas Morning News (1992-96) and Fort Worth Star-Telegram (1989) covering the Cowboys. Before that, he was an NFL beat writer for the Orlando Sentinel and the Boulder Daily Camera from 1984-89.
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The Golden State Warriors just made the rest of the NBA look bad.
The Cleveland Cavaliers showed some occasional fight in the NBA Finals, even winning Game 4 to avoid a sweep and spoil Golden State’s attempt to go a perfect 16-0 in the playoffs. But for the most part, the much-anticipated “three-match” was one-sided, with the Warriors proving they’re far and away the best team in The Association.
The scary thing is Golden State’s assault on the NBA might not end anytime soon, as the Warriors are positioned for sustained success with Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green in tow.
Is this total dominance good for the NBA?
NESN.com’s Mike Cole and Ricky Doyle kicked around that question, the concept of NBA superteams and LeBron James’ complicated legacy in the latest edition of “NESN Around,” which you can enjoy as many times as your heart desires in the video player above.
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While walking past Ramsey Park in Coeur d'Alene recently, state Rep. Paul Amador, R-Coeur d'Alene, and his wife, Julie, spotted raw eggs with messages written on them. So my son-in-law Okie Doke is riding home on the Portland MAX train when an extended family of Idahoans climbs aboard.
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In a study published recently in Angewandte Chemie [DOI: 10.1002/anie.201709271] [DX], researchers demonstrated that an imaging technique called scanning electrochemical microscopy could become a very useful medical tool. Rather than having to use additional chemicals like dyes or fluorescent markers to get a good look at tissue, this method uses electrochemical probes to detect natural biomolecules around the tissue.
In this study, the researchers used soft microelectrodes that were brushed gently across tissue samples. While it moved across them, it measured the electrical current produced by certain chemicals in the tissues to get an idea of the physical structure of that tissue as well as its composition.
On Sunday, October 22, dogs take center stage for our second annual Yappy Halloween. Tails will wag as four-legged friends enjoy their treats and zombie-themed photo booths. Owners can let loose with featured Beam Suntory cocktails; $1 of each sold will be donated to the Humane Society.
Some familiar faces will be working the Octagon for the Ultimate Fighting Championship's next pay-per-view event. The Nevada Athletic Commission on Tuesday assigned referees and judges for the two title bouts booked for UFC 209 .
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× Design to honor Sept. 11 rescue, recovery workers unveiled
NEW YORK — A pathway flanked by six stones meant to symbolize strength and determination will be added to the Sept. 11 memorial site in lower Manhattan to honor the rescue and recovery workers who toiled for months at ground zero.
The design for the space was being unveiled Wednesday by officials from the National Sept. 11 Memorial & Museum.
The idea for the dedication was announced last year. The concept was designed by Michael Arad and Peter Walker, the men who designed the Sept. 11 memorial and plaza.
The new space honors those who spent months at the site after the attacks.
It will include the path along the southwest portion of the memorial site, and includes incorporating World Trade Center steel for text inscriptions.
MODESTO, Calif. (AP) — A Northern California city has agreed to pay $2.65 million to the family of a mentally ill Gulf War veteran fatally shot by police in 2014 after his family called 911.
The Sacramento Bee reports Tuesday the agreement between the city of Lodi and the family of Parminder Singh Shergill settles a federal lawsuit the family filed accusing the officers of excessive force.
Shergill was killed after his sister-in-law called 911 and said he was a paranoid schizophrenic who was “going crazy” and was attacking his mother. Shergill’s family says he suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder after participating in Operation Desert Storm in the 1990s.
Officers fatally shot Shergill as he walked through his neighborhood after they said he charged at them with a knife. Shergill’s family disputes that account.
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A New Jersey woman has sued Wells Fargo Bank, saying she was fired for refusing to participate in a scheme to manipulate accounts and sell products that weren't in customers' best interest. Melinda Bini filed a lawsuit in state court in New Jersey on April 5 against the bank and three supervisors from the branch she worked at in Highland Park, NJ.com reported.
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As a football coach and mentor to young African-American student-athletes for more than three decades, Rod Broadway understands that his job is much more than X’s and O’s. “I can help them become better football players — that’s the easy part of my job,” Broadway told The Undefeated in an exclusive interview.
“Teaching them about life and becoming a man, that’s the hard part — but it’s the most important part,” continued Broadway, North Carolina A&T University’s coach since 2011. In a broad-ranging conversation, Broadway talked about the renewed sense of activism in sports that started with former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, and the divide on both sides of the protest conversation.
Asked whether he’d support his players if they decided to band together in an effort to raise awareness about social injustices affecting young African-American men, Broadway didn’t hesitate: “I’d stand right there with them.”
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WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT)—If you’re one of those drivers who doesn’t hesitate to text while driving, you might want to think twice about doing it—at least in Watertown.
Assistant Police Chief Tim Toomey (pictured) told the City Council Monday night that the department plans to crack down on the practice of distracted driving.
He tells KWAT News it will be a multi-faceted approach…..
Toomey says they’re not doing this to try to cut off a potential problem. He says distracted driving is already a big problem….
The ultimate goal is to educate the public, change behavior, and make the streets and highways safer..….
A ticket for distracted driving in Watertown carries with it a $200 fine.
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Flags are being flown at half-staff in honor of Kansas Rep. Patsy Terrell who was found dead last week in her hotel room near the Capitol. The Topeka Capital-Journal reports that flags will remain in that position at all state buildings, state grounds and state facilities through Saturday, when she will be interred.
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OTTAWA — Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Carolyn Bennett held back tears as she announced an agreement in principle with survivors of the '60s Scoop.
The agreement provides up to $750 million in compensation for individuals classified as status Indians and Inuit.
It also includes an investment of up to $50 million for a foundation for healing and reconciliation.
Bennett called the 60s Scoop a dark and painful chapter in Canada's history.
Between the 1960s and 1980s, Indigenous children were removed from their homes by child welfare agencies and placed in the care of non-Indigenous families.
The deal is aimed at resolving numerous related lawsuits, most notable among them a successful class action in Ontario.
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Montreal greats Jean Beliveau and Maurice Richard and Detroit legend Gordie Howe were among the Hall of Famers honoured by the NHL on Sunday as the league started unveiling a list of its 100 greatest players as part of its centennial season celebration. The 33 players announced prior to the Centennial Classic between the Detroit Red Wings and Toronto Maple Leafs played primarily during the league's first 50 years .
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* Dividend increase by 15.4 per cent to 75 eurocent
* FY operating result rose significantly by 17.7 percent to 16.5 million euros ($17.92 million)
* FY total sales commissions increased by 3.1 percent to 231.8 million euros
* For the 2017 financial year, the management board expects a slight increase in the group's sales
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The Senator Drive-In sign on Senator Highway says has a positive message for the new year, and Happy New Year from the Senator Drive-In “staff!” May 2017 be full of limitless opportunity for you!
Johannesburg – The former South African President Jacob Zuma’s son, Edward on Monday defended his father who is facing criminal charges saying he is being victimised for calling for expropriation of land.
He issued a statement on Monday saying his father is being persecuted for fighting the white monopoly capital in the country.
On Friday, the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) said they would charge the former president for corruption, money laundering and racketeering.
He also said the former president is being targeted for speaking out in support of radical economic transformation and expropriation of land without compensation.
Edward said his father was fighting for the poor in the country. He also vowed to defend his father.
Edward challenged the NPA to also charge those who stole the country’s wealth and hid it in foreign lands. (Xinhua/NAN)
I would like to correct a misstatement in my Letter to the Editor “Blan library pays utility bills like everyone else (June 21).” Since publication, I have been made aware that the library does receive a special financial consideration from the Board of Public Affairs.
Unbeknownst to the current Board of Trustees and Administration, the library has a second electric meter covering part of the building for which the BPA has historically not billed the library. And without any prior communication with the library, the Village Council recently passed an ordinance authorizing this.
I apologize, and I thank the BPA and Village Council for this contribution toward helping the library serve the Blanchester area.
Chris Owens
Director,
Blanchester Public Library
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today expressed shock over the killing of 39 Indians in Iraq. “Deeply saddened and shocked with the very sad news from #Mosul. Words are not enough to console the 39 grieving families. Our thoughts and prayers with them”, she said in a tweet.
Deeply saddened and shocked with the very sad news from #Mosul. Words are not enough to console the 39 grieving families. Our thoughts and prayers with them — Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) March 20, 2018
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj today told the Rajya Sabha that 39 Indians, who were abducted by the terror outfit ISIS in Iraq nearly three years back, were killed and their bodies have been recovered.
As many as 40 Indians were originally abducted by the ISIS in June 2015 from Mosul in Iraq but one of them escaped by posing as a Muslim from Bangladesh, Swaraj said in a suo motu statement in Rajya Sabha.
If you struggle to name some of the celebrities in the new Strictly Come Dancing line-up, take heart: Len Goodman doesn’t recognise them either.
The former Strictly judge, who has stepped down from the job after 12 years, says the modern definition of celebrity is rather broad.
“Totally honest: some of the celebrities we had on the show I didn’t actually recognise at first,” he said. “There are so many now. So many celebrities!”
Caitlin Schmidt from the Arizona Daily Star talks about the legal issues with Ron Bell and Josh Pastner and Ron Bell being back in prison
The ball bounces off of Weimar's Emma Holland's glove as Shiner's Claire Patek slides into second during their District 28-2A game. The Lady Comanches earned their 11th shutout of the season after a 10-0 District 28-2A win over Ganado and a 13-0 district win over Flatonia to remain atop the district standings.
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The Black Rock memorial, the Bridge St. landmark commemorating the thousands of Irish immigrants who died in Montreal after fleeing the famine that ravaged their homeland in the 1840s, will be the centrepiece of an historical interpretation site, the campaign for mayoral candidate Denis Coderre announced Friday.
Equipe Denis Coderre took to Twitter with the news, saying that Coderre “confirms that commemoration and interpretation site will be created around #BlackRock: honor history of Montreal’s Irish”.
A plan to create a memorial park in the area that would see the Black Rock moved from its perch on the median on Bridge St. was thrown into doubt earlier this year when Hydro-Québec announced it was buying the site of the proposed park to build an electrical substation to service the future Réseau électrique métropolitain (REM) train.
At the time, Coderre said he would try and find some solution to the impasse.
LOS ANGELES-Kylie Jenner has put one of her mansions up for sale again for $3.3 million. The 19-year-old star withdrew her Mediterranean-style abode from the property market for four days before she decided to list it for a second time earlier this month. The property is the same one Kylie rented to brother Rob Kardashian and Blac Chyna. However, it’s not clear why the reality TV star - who has been trying to sell the mansion since June 2016 - initially decided to withdraw the property from the market. Kylie bought the 5,100 square-foot mansion for $2.6 million in March 2015, a few months before she celebrated her 18th birthday.
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3.What year did Cadbury start making their ‘Creme Egg? A) 1941 B) 1951 C) 1961 D) 1971
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YORK TOWNSHIP, MI - The Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office has identified Joseph W. Martin, 33, of the Milan area, as the pedestrian who was fatally struck by a vehicle on Wednesday, Oct. 4.
Police believe Martin was walking in the middle of Saline-Milan Road, between Moon and Stony Creek roads in York Township, about 8 p.m. Wednesday when he was struck, Washtenaw County Sheriff's Lt. Keith Flores previously told The Ann Arbor News.
Police believe alcohol was a factor in Martin's actions, Flores said Friday.
The vehicle involved attempted to swerve to avoid the collision, but ultimately struck Martin.
The fatal accident took place about 2 miles northwest of Milan and about 10 miles south of Ann Arbor.
Man killed walking in street south of Ann Arbor
WASHINGTON, Oct 6 (Reuters) - A U.S. House of Representatives committee said on Friday that it has scheduled a new hearing on Kaspersky Lab software as lawmakers review accusations that the firm's software could be used to conduct espionage on behalf of the Kremlin.
Kaspersky Lab has strongly denied those allegations and offered to send Chief Executive Eugene Kaspersky to Washington to testify before Congress.
The House Committee on Science, Space and Technology announced the hearing a day after the Wall Street Journal and Washington Post reported that Russian government-backed hackers stole highly classified U.S. cyber secrets from a National Security Agency contractor who had Kaspersky software installed on his laptop. (Reporting by Dustin Volz in Washington; Writing by Jim Finkle in Toronto; Editing by Jonathan Oatis)
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The widows of two Australian soldiers say they received different levels of support because of how their husbands died.
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NORMAN, Okla. — A mother is speaking out after her son was forced to sit on the floor of a school bus against the emergency exit due to overcrowding.
A Norman mom, who wanted to keep her identity private for her son’s sake, tells News 4 her son texted her from the bus on Thursday because he had to sit on the floor due to overcrowding.
District officials told the boy’s parents that they will look into the issue.
They told her the bus drivers are supposed to use their radio to communicate back to the district when they are at capacity in order to get permission to drop some students off and then return for the others who wouldn’t fit in the bus.
KFOR's Jessica Bruno will have more with the mother of the student tonight on News 4.
Menlo Park’s Holiday Showcase set for Dec. 13
The Holiday Showcase celebrates the talented community and dynamic array of classes and programs offered through the City of Menlo Park. It takes place on December 13, 2017 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm at the Menlo-Atherton Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $5.00 for adults and free for children under 12.
Discover programs available including dance, gymnastics, fitness, theatre, martial arts, and much more. Enjoy Heartbeat of Hula, Soul Line Dancing, Persian Dance and a variety of other demonstrations! After the show, stay for the showcase social hour to meet with performers and instructors to ask questions and learn more about their programs.
Transcript for Toddler killed in drive-by shooting on Chicago's West Side: Police
In Chicago a toddler is now the latest victim of the city's deadly surge in gun violence. A 25 year old man was also killed and that drive by shooting and a pregnant woman was injured. The entire incident was live streamed on FaceBook. Police say the man was a known gang member the boy's death follows the shooting of two little girls in separate attacks over the weekend. Eleven year old to Q Holmes who was shot in the head died from her injuries on Tuesday the twelve year old can Ari gentry bowers remains in critical condition.
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St Michael’s Hospice is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a special ‘Big Sing anniversary concert’.
The event is taking place at St John’s Church, Pevensey Road, St Leonards, on Saturday October 28.
From 11am local choirs and singing groups will be taking it in turns to sing in 25 minute slots, all the way through to the evening, culminating in a number of choirs coming together for a Massed Messiah at 9pm.
Bruni Llovet, from the hospice, said: “St John’s have kindly donated the church to the Hospice for this wonderful event.
“It promises to be a lovely day full of beautiful, harmonious singing, which members of the public can drop in, to listen to for free (donations welcome). Refreshments will be available throughout the day.
For info, call Laura from St Michael’s Hospice on 01424 457971 or email fundraising@stmichaelshospice.com.
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* Q1 revenue 11.8 million eur
* Group revenues amounted to eur 11.8 million, in line with level of q1 of 2016
* Earnings before interest and taxes (ebit) in q1 2017 stood at eur -14.9 million (q1 2016: eur - 9.7 million)
* In q1 2017, consolidated net result amounted to eur -15.0 million (q1 2016: eur -7.2 million)
* At end of q1 2017, company had a cash position of eur 349.9 million compared to eur 359.5 million
* For financial year 2017, morphosys continues to expect group revenues in range of eur 46 to 51 million
* Confirmed its guidance for earnings before interest and taxes (ebit) of eur -75 to -85 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Frankfurt Newsroom)
Morton allowed five hits while walking two and striking out three over five scoreless innings for his first win of the year in Monday's 3-0 win over the Angels.
Morton, a popular sleeper pick this spring, hasn't allowed more than three runs in his first three starts of the year and is now sporting a 2.81 ERA and 7.3 K/9 in 16 innings. He's gaining even more traction now in mixed leagues after his best start of the season to date. An increase in velocity following a serious hamstring injury last year has helped his strikeout numbers, and his excellent groundball rate should keep him relevant all year. Morton finishes off his two-start week against the Rays this Saturday.
(Reuters) - Brighton and Hove Albion’s record signing Jurgen Locadia has begun training with the first team after shaking off a hamstring injury but is unlikely to play in Saturday’s Premier League clash with West Ham United, manager Chris Hughton said.
“He’s been training... which is good news for us,” Hughton told the club’s website of the 24-year-old Dutchman, who arrived from PSV Eindhoven on a four-and-a-half-year deal.
“It’s not early enough to consider him for the game this Saturday because he’s been out for around six weeks.”
Locadia, who has 45 goals from 82 Eredivisie starts and 45 substitute appearances and nine in 15 league games this season, is in line for a return to action when 15th-placed Brighton take on Stoke City in the league next weekend.
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TOKYO - At 2 months old, Japan's baby giant panda sports a healthy coat of its distinctive black and white fur but still can't stand on its own.
Video released Monday by Ueno Zoo in Tokyo shows the female cub crawling on her belly as her much larger mother watches then cuddles her from behind.
The zoo says the panda is healthy, weighing in at just over 3 kilograms and measuring 43.9 centimetres long. Pandas typically can support themselves on their legs at 4 months old and start climbing at 6 months.
The unnamed cub was born on June 12 to the zoo's resident giant panda, Shin Shin. Japanese media reports say she'll be named by the public when she's about 100 days old.
OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 6.2 per cent in September. Statistics Canada also released seasonally adjusted, three-month moving average unemployment rates for major cities. It cautions, however, that the figures may fluctuate widely because they are based on small statistical samples. Here are the jobless rates last month by city (previous month in brackets):
— St. John's, N.L. 8.9 per cent (8.4)
— Halifax 7.2 (7.1)
— Moncton, N.B. 5.6 (5.1)
ASUNCION, Paraguay — Brazilian soccer club Chapecoense has asked South America's soccer governing body to expel Uruguayan club Nacional from the Copa Libertadores after some of its fans mocked the plane crash that killed most of the Chapecoense squad two years ago.
Chapecoense said Friday it asked CONMEBOL to postpone the teams' match on Wednesday if it can't make a ruling on its request by then. The request is based on tournament rules set by CONMEBOL that make clubs responsible for the misbehaviour of their fans.
CONMEBOL announced earlier that it had opened a disciplinary procedure against Nacional due to "offensive behaviours that are an attack on human dignity."
Nacional apologized to the Brazilian team and later said that it had identified two fans and banned them as club members. Authorities were also alerted, so that the two men are not allowed again at sporting events, Nacional said.
HOOSICK FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) – The Hoosick Falls Police Department responded to a call of disturbance on Jackson Street in the village.
Upon arriving, the officers challenged the man who barricaded himself in an upstairs room.
Officers forced their way into the room were confronted by an intoxicated man, Michael Lohnes.
Lohnes then pushed a 20 gallon fish tank down the stairs toward the officers.
Officers were finally able to subdue Lohnes and arrested him with the charges of menacing and unlawful possession of marijuana. Additional charges are also pending.
Lohnes, 35 years old, was arraigned in village court.
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TOKYO (AP) — Mario is getting together with the Minions.
Japanese video-game company Nintendo Co. says a movie starring the plumber in the Super Mario franchise is in the works, being co-produced with Chris Meledandri, the chief executive of Illumination Entertainment, the U.S. animation studio behind the popular "Despicable Me" series.
Nintendo's star game designer Shigeru Miyamoto told reporters Thursday the script is mostly finished and is promising a "fun" movie, since Meledandri shares his thinking on creative projects.
The movie, two years in the making after a meeting between Meledandri and Miyamoto, is set for global distribution through Universal, which co-owns Illumination, according to the Kyoto-based maker of Pokemon games and the popular Switch machine.
They did not give other details.
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – The FAA will not be planning any flight restrictions over Oregon during the eclipse, officials confirmed.
“We expect an increase in air traffic in the areas that will be totally eclipsed,” Ian Gregor told KOIN 6 News in an e-mail. “…We expect to see an increase in air traffic in Oregon and at Columbia and Charleston, S.C., area airports.”
The FAA will have temporary air traffic control towers in Bend and Madras from Aug. 18-22 to help manage the expected increase in traffic.
The Oregon Department of Transportation is warning that the state may see one of its worst commutes in history as people travel to and from eclipse viewing areas.
Eclipse enthusiasts have planned for “quite some time” for the eclipse and are travelling by all modes of transportation.
Arsenal’s opponents in the last 32 are Swedish minnows Ostersunds, managed by highly-rated English boss Graham Potter, who has taken the club to four promotions.
The Gunners were seeded after topping their Europa League group, but they were still at risk of being paired with the likes of Borussia Dortmund and Napoli.
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CINCINNATI >> A Cincinnati official tasked with fixing the city’s troubled streetcar system wants to bring on an executive director to manage the project.
The Cincinnati Enquirer reports that the agenda for the streetcars also includes creating a marketing campaign and fixing the problems that stop the line from running sometimes.
The streetcar line that opened less than two years ago has struggled with lower-than-projected ridership, slower service than expected and some problems with ticket machines.
The city built the streetcar for $148 million and contracts with Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority to oversee it.
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YEREVAN, 4 JULY, ARMENPRESS. The Central Bank of Armenia informs “Armenpress” that today, 4 July, USD exchange rate up by 0.25 drams to 482.95 drams. EUR exchange rate down by 0.73 drams to 561.86 drams. Russian Ruble exchange rate stood at 7.63 drams. GBP exchange rate up by 1.87 drams to 637.88 drams.
The Central Bank has set the following prices for precious metals.
Gold price up by 71.36 drams to 19436.17 drams. Silver price down by 0.65 drams to 247.35 drams. Platinum price down by 8.79 drams to 13011.79 drams.
Fernando Alonso is refusing to weigh into the political turmoil in Spain.
In his native country, an argument is raging between the region of Catalonia - which is seeking independence - and the Spanish government.
"Everyone has his own opinion," Alonso said at Suzuka, "but I prefer not to get involved. That is my position."
According to the Spanish sports daily Diario Sport, Alonso had a similar response when asked about the progress of his 2018 McLaren-Renault contract.
"There’s nothing new to say for now," he said.
A Sioux City man is in jail after police say he grabbed a phone out of a woman's hands, punched her in the face and took off running. The woman told police she was sitting on a wall in an alley in the 400 block of 12th Street shortly before 7:00 o' clock Sunday evening.
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If rumours are anything to go by, then British singer Adele is planning to get married to her long-time partner Simon Konecki in the UK. Speculations are rife that the two got engaged secretly in October.
The Hello hitmaker and Konecki had initially planned for a Christmas wedding, but due to the festive season it was difficult for them to get all their family members to the United States, reported OK! magazine.
“As it was such short notice people already had plans,” a source said.
“Adele and Simon are very family-orientated and wanted those closest to them there on their special day so they decided to postpone getting married. A wedding is still very much on the horizon, but where and when haven’t been decided yet,” the source added.
It came after Adele was pictured out shopping while wearing a ring on her wedding finger.
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[India], June 15 (ANI): Neeru Chadha has been elected as the first Indian woman member of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS), a top body which adjudicates cases related to the international law of the seas.
"Indian expertise on ITLOS stage! Neeru Chadha elected as 1st Indian woman on Int'l Tribunal 4 Law of Seas w/ most votes in Asia Pacific Group," MEA spokesperson Gopal Baglay said in a tweet.
The Indian nominee topped the ballot for the Asia-Pacific group in an election held on June 14, for a seat on the tribunal.
Chadha, the first woman Chief Legal Advisor to the Ministry of External Affairs, becomes the first Indian woman to hold a high-ranking UN position after Vijaya Laxmi Pandit.(ANI)
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Marawi: An Australian journalist says he is fine after being hit by a bullet in his neck while covering the Philippine military's assault against militants aligned with the Islamic State group in a southern city.
A tweeted video showed ABC journalist Adam Harvey wearing a neck brace and putting on his helmet after receiving treatment today in Marawi. He told reporters he was fine and that he was to get an X-ray.
Harvey was hit at the provincial capitol building, where government officials hold briefings on the progress against the militants who've laid siege to Marawi since last month.
Also Thursday, a suspected militant bomber was arrested in Cagayan de Oro City, about 100 kilometers (62 miles) from Marawi.
Brig. Gen. Gilbert Gapay says Mohammad Noaim Maute was under investigation.
A Louisville police detective shot in the face during a drug bust is out of the hospital a day after the shooting.
Detective Darrell Hyche was shot in the face and head during a traffic stop Thursday when a suspect in a car opened fire. Louisville Police Chief Steve Conrad says another officer returned fire, striking two of the men in the car.
Police say Hyche was released from University of Louisville Hospital on Friday afternoon.
One of the suspects in the car, 32-year-old Alexander Simpson, was pronounced dead at the scene. Another man remains in critical condition in a Louisville hospital. Police say they recovered guns and methamphetamine from the car.
Conrad says Hyche was "very lucky" and the 11-year veteran of the department is expected to fully recover.
BOTH sides are looking to jump back into the top six after indifferent patches of form.
Paul Okon’s Central Coast are still looking for their first win since December 3, having scored only five goals in their past nine matches.
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Suspensions to skipper Alan Baro and midfielder Wout Brama, for last weekend’s horrendous challenge on Corey Gameiro, won’t help.
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Western Sydney’s new loan signing Chris Ikonomidis has been included in their squad, although whether he plays after flying in from Lazio remains to be seen.
They need a bit more attacking spark to bring Josep Gombau’s plans to life and the six-cap Socceroo could be the man to bring it.
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ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistani authorities are questioning a senior militant who they say voluntarily surrendered, presenting it as a major setback for an Islamic extremist group that has carried out several attacks in recent years.
Military officials confirmed Tuesday that Ahsanullah Ahsan, a former spokesman and senior figure in the Jamaat-ul-Ahrar group, had surrendered recently, without providing further details.
They say he split with the main Pakistani Taliban four years ago and joined the breakaway faction, which claimed a March 31 car bomb near a Shiite mosque that killed at least 24 people.
The officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to brief the media, said information gleaned from Ahsan led to other arrests and the location of a weapons cache.
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PHOENIX (AP) — Joshua Braun scored 14 points to help spark Grand Canyon’s wire-to-wire, 89-55 rout of Chicago State in a Western Athletic Conference contest Saturday night.
Chicago State has now lost 19 straight.
Grand Canyon opened the game with back-to-back-to-back 3-pointers by Alessandro Lever, Casey Benson and Braun and never trailed. By halftime, the Antelopes led 36-27. Benson hit a layup and followed it with a 3 to push the lead to 46-27 barely two minutes into the second half. Grand Canyon finished with 11 3-pointers on 27 attempts (40.7 percent).
Grand Canyon (17-7, 6-2) had its four-game win streak snapped by Utah Valley and the Lopes now have won back-to-back games.
Oscar Frayer had 12 points and Keonta Vernon added 10 points and grabbed eight rebounds for the Antelopes, who had 15 players see action and 13 figure in the scoring.
Glen Burns scored 12 points to lead Chicago State (2-23, 0-8).
BALTIMORE (AP) — An unusual smell prompted an evacuation and a hazardous materials response at a Baltimore high school. But after five people were taken to the hospital complaining of upset stomachs, fire officials discovered the source of the smell: a pumpkin spice air freshener.
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School was evacuated Thursday afternoon after students and teachers detected a strong smell on the third floor. Several people reported difficulty breathing.
A suspicious odor prompted the evacuation of 200+ students at a HS school in Baltimore. It came from a pumpkin spice air freshener. pic.twitter.com/idbdTKldWv — Kurt Chirbas (@kchirbas) October 5, 2017
The fire department and a hazardous materials team were called. Fire spokesman Roman Clark said two students and three adults were taken to the hospital for stomach ailments.
Then, firefighters located a pumpkin spice air aerosol plugged into an outlet in a classroom.
Classes at the school resumed Friday.
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The Giants may be in the market for a certain very good young running back with the No. 2 overall pick Thursday night.
But one of their existing backs appears to be on the shelf for a bit.
According to Art Stapleton of the Bergen Record, Giants running back Paul Perkins was a bystander during today’s minicamp because of a pectoral injury suffered while training, and his left arm was in a sling.
There was no word about the extent of the injury, or whether it happened during the Giants program or when he was working on his own beforehand.
In his absence, Wayne Gallman and free agent pickup Jonathan Stewart alternated with the starters in practice.
The Giants appear to be considering running back Saquon Barkley with the second pick, which would make a lot of the running back issues there moot. But Perkins was plagued by injuries last year and managed just 41 carries for 90 yards in 11 games.
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WESTFIELD, Mass (WWLP) – Dozens of people put their patriotism on display Wednesday night on Westfield’s Great River Bridge. It was Senator Don Humason’s 8th Annual Flag Day “standout.”
While Senator Humason was tied up in Boston, participants waved their flags proudly at passing cars that honked their horns, as a sign of support.
Southwick Veteran Gene Theroux said the flag represents American freedom and sacrifice.
Theroux told 22News, “When I hear the “Pledge of Allegiance” it puts a chill through my bones and it really makes me feel proud to be an American and all the sacrifices of all those who came before us, so we can stand on this street corner and hold this flag today.”
Senator Humason was unable to attend, but he encouraged people to bring their tattered American Flags, so they could be donated to a local veterans group for a proper flag retirement.
UK MPs want fast-track visa services for Indians
Recalling the historic contribution of India and other Commonwealth countries , 45 ruling Conservative MPs have called for fast-track visa services to their citizens as Brexit drives Britain to look for newer trade relationships outside Europe.
In a letter to Home secretary Amber Rudd on Sunday, the MPs urged her to “extend the hand of friendship to our Commonwealth partners”, and recalled that the Commonwealth countries stood with Britain “as we faced existential threats from abroad but as we pivoted to Europe, increasingly, our Commonwealth allies were left in the cold”.
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NEW BRITAIN — Eversource reported over hundreds of people experienced power outages Wednesday afternoon after a car ran into a pole.
New Britain police said the incident occurred at 1813 Stanley Street. Eversource reported a total of 575 plus people lost power. At this time, all power has been restored but several other utility companies will be out there throughout the night, working to restore their own power lines.
The pole itself was owned by Frontier Communications, who had to replace it entirely according to police.
The driver suffered minor injuries.
The Dixon Officer that prevented a school shooting is getting honored for his heroism by the state.
Officer Mark Dallas will be at the state's capital on Wednesday. Governor Bruce Rauner will honor him at 12:15 p.m. Officer Dallas is the school resource officer at Dixon High School. A student named Matthew Milby is accused of opening fire at the school earlier this month.
Officer Dallas shot him and Milby was arrested. No one else was hurt.
Saskatchewan Roughrider Duron Carter has been released from custody after being arrested at the Saskatoon Airport for marijuana possession.
Saskatoon police say they were contacted by Canada Border Service Agency officials just before midnight on Thursday, where authorities had stopped a traveler, searched his bags and located marijuana. There is no word on the amount Carter allegedly had in his possession.
In a statement released by the Roughrider organization they confirmed Carter had been charged: “We are working to gather more information and continue to monitor the situation.”
The 26-year-old CFL player had flown into Saskatoon for the Kinsmen Sports celebrity dinner and it was business as usual during a media gathering on Friday morning before the news broke.
Carter is scheduled to make his first court appearance at provincial court in Saskatoon on March 27.
A Mesa neighborhood is drying out after a water main break flooded the street for hours.
The incident happened on 6th Street and Emerson.
Neighbors said it started around 5:30 a.m. and crews weren't able to stop the water from flowing until 2 p.m.
Jess Pimentel said the water was up to six inches in some areas.
The water didn't get into his house, but damaged items in his garage.
"You couldn’t tell the difference between the street and my front yard or the sidewalk," said Pimentel. "It was all one big lake."
Some neighbors were stranded at home while they waited for the water to stop flowing.
When it did, there was a lot of mud left behind.
The Mesa water spokesperson told AZ Family the water inside homes were not shut off or affected.
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A notorious white supremacist got caught on camera sucker-punching a woman in the melee that erupted on Saturday in Berkeley, CA between pro- and anti-Trump demonstrators.
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ROGERS (KFSM) — Rogers police are asking for help in finding a missing teen.
Joseph Isaac Rudsell was last seen in Rogers on Jan. 29. He is 5’9 with brown hair and green eyes.
His clothing description is unknown.
If you have any information, call Rogers Police Department at 479-636-4141.
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Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings announced a new agency to takle the city's homeless crisis. It's called "The Dallas Area Partnership to End and Prevent Homelessness."
“The first time, he grabbed me by the hand, but I didn’t pay too much attention to it. He then grabbed my hand repeatedly and later touched my thighs. I tried to avoid him and dodged his repeated attempts to grope me. Later, he started sending me pornographic pictures on WhatsApp … I told the company’s director and reported the matter to the police … in my complaint I informed them that he had groped me. Whenever he molested me, I was too scared to shout at him, or scold him at the workplace. I again reported him to the director once he forwarded me images and video of sexual nature,” the Filipina told prosecutors.
Baku. 19 June. REPORT.AZ/ Suicide bombers killed 12 people and wounded 11 in northeast Nigeria's Borno state.
Report informs citing Reuters, Borno state police spokesman Victor Isuku said.
Five suicide bombers committed the attack.
"The first suicide bomber detonated near a mosque, killing seven persons. The second detonated in a house killing five persons," he said, adding that 11 people hurt in the attacks. Isuku said the other three bombers also died.
Being in hospital can be a difficult time, but having a good support system can make it easier.
Hannah and Lucy became friends while competing in the Transplant Games - a sporting event for people who've received organ transplants.
They have been by each other's sides when they've been getting treatment in hospital.
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Three people were killed on Wednesday after an UPS employee opened fire in a San Francisco package delivery facility before turning the gun on himself, police said.
Rookie linebacker Shaquem Griffin (49) is one of the new players on a Seahawks' defense that is barely recognizable during the organized team activities that continued on the field Wednesday. Linebackers Bobby Wagner and K.J. Wright have been the only stars on the field for Seattle's once-star-packed unit. Peter Haley phaley@thenewstribune.com
Columbus, Ga. — Contestants from the Miss Georgia pageant took a break from the second day of prelims for a little thrill-seeking adventure on the Blue Heron Zipline.
For the 99 contestants, day two is the swimwear and gown part of the competition. But before that, they got a chance to zip line across the Chattahoochee River. Mallory Todd is a contestant from Columbus, and loves having the pageant here each and every year.
“It means a lot to have it in Columbus,” she said. “Being able to show all the other contestants around Columbus, Georgia and go zip lining and go bowling at Stars and Strikes yesterday has just been a wonderful experience.”
The competition started Tuesday and lasts until Saturday. Wednesday’s events start at 7:00 at the River Center and can also be streamed live online at wrbl.com. The week-long competition is hosted by WRBL’s Chief Meteorologist Bob Jeswald.
The 52nd edition of Super Bowl will kick off tomorrow and you know what that means - it's time to root for your favorite team and gorge on as many pizza slices and chicken wings as you possibly can. For Americans, the mid-winter fixture is the second most calorie-dense day of the year, right after Thanksgiving.
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Neil Young has announced his first performances with his legendary backing band Crazy Horse since 2014. “First time in a long time, live on stage. No rehearsal,” he wrote on his website. The shows will take place on May 1 and May 2 at Warnors Theatre in Fresno, California.
While it is currently unclear who will comprise this incarnation of Crazy Horse, one important player is confirmed: guitarist Nils Lofgren, who accompanied Young on albums including After the Gold Rush, Tonight’s the Night, and Trans. “Beyond honored,” he wrote on Twitter. “Nothing like playing with old friends.”
Hanauma Bay visitors got a rare sighting of a Hawaiian monk seal on Thursday.
The monk seal appeared just before 7 a.m., swimming along the shore and lounging on the sand.
The seal didn’t have a tag, but the state Department of Land and Natural Resources believes it could have been Rocky, the monk seal who raised her pup at Kaimana Beach over the summer.
Meanwhile, a viewer captured video of Rocky’s pup attracting a crowd of tourists on Oahu’s north shore.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration crews relocated Kaimana in August.
Officials ask that people continue to keep a safe distance from the monk seals.
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Turbo hangs out in the arms of vet receptionist Hunter Morgan as Jean Giles, of Lake Forest. registers her dog for a free spay and neuter service offered by Alicia Pet Care Center.
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MELBOURNE, Fla. (AP) – Authorities say a woman crashed into a Florida deputy while trying to make a U-turn.
Florida Today reports that the crash occurred Friday morning in Melbourne.
Florida Highway Patrol says the 52-year-old woman struck the right side of the Brevard County deputy’s patrol car. The deputy was taken to a local hospital, but his injuries weren’t considered life-threatening.
The woman was cited for violating the deputy’s right of way.
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Thomas University is partnering with six colleges and universities through the 'Yes We Must Coalition' to receive a $4.4 million National Science Foundation S-STEM Grant (Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics).
Simi shuts Twitter user who said Adekunle Gold is not Coachella material up
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This is coming after another Twitter user tagged Coachella as he poured encomium on Adekunle.
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NEW YORK — Several people who hung a banner calling for abolishing Immigration and Customs Enforcement from the Statue of Liberty’s pedestal on the Fourth of July have been arrested, and authorities say a person is scaling the statue’s base.
National Park Service spokesman Jerry Willis says the climber was at the base beneath the statue’s foot Wednesday afternoon. Willis says police are atop the base, advising the climber to go down.
It’s unclear whether the climb is related to the earlier banner demonstration.
Willis says at least six people were taken into custody then. He says federal regulations prohibit hanging banners from the monument.
The banner said “Abolish I.C.E.,” referring to part of the Department of Homeland Security. ICE officers arrest and deport immigrants who are in the United States illegally, among other duties.
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The mainstream media took no notice of a federal court filing that exposes a $84 million money-laundering conspiracy Democrats executed.
Bank of Uganda wishes to notify the general public that the entity "ONE COIN DIGITAL MONEY" is not licensed by the BoU under the Financial Institutions Act OneCoin is promising high returns for people who sign up in Uganda on a first-come-first-serve basis. OneCoin, however, says it is different from other digital currency operators because it maintains a Know-Your-Customer rules in order to protect its customers.
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An investigation by Northumberland's OPP Community Street Crime Unit continues following a seizure of 20,000 light blue coloured pills that tested positive as fentanyl.
Police are warning the public that the fentanyl pills were stamped ‘A215’, a designation attributed to Oxycodone 30mg.
On Friday, the OPP issued a warning to the public that these counterfeit pills are possibly in circulation and to not ingest any medications not prescribed by a physician.
The specifics of the investigation remain ongoing and the OPP are reminding the public that the dangerous drug is becoming more prevalent as criminals continue to use it as a means to enhance their profits within the illegal world of drug trafficking.
“Please remember, you can't see it - you can't smell it and you can't taste it, but if it used in minimal amounts, it can kill you,” stated a release by Northumberland OPP.
Jackson Tyner #14 of the Rice Owls is pressured by Newton Salisbury #97 of the FIU Golden Panthers in the fourth quarter at Rice Stadium on Sept. 23, 2017 in Houston, Texas. Tim Warner Getty Images
Kesha and Macklemore will unite for a co-headlining North American tour in summer 2018. The nine-week, 30-date trek kicks off June 6th in Phoenix, Arizona and concludes August 5th in Tampa, Florida.
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A new Trust was launched in Belfast recently with the goal of raising up to £1 million over three years to address educational underachievement in Northern Ireland.
The Goliath Trust seeks to raise funds to help address what it sees as ‘the persistent problem of educational underachievement in Northern Ireland’s most disadvantaged areas.’
The Trust announced its presence at a £1,000 a table gala fundraising ball in Belfast attended by 500 people, including Senator Mitchell who was one of the architects of the 1998 Good Friday peace agreement.
The organisation is headed by Caroline McNeill who is also on the Northern Ireland board of the Ireland Funds.
Ms McNeill says there initial focus for fundraising will be local businesses and high net worth individuals.
The Trust says money raised will initially support 12 schools in Belfast over the coming year which will be expanded depending on the success of fundraising.
A man who escaped from a South Jersey prison 23 years ago is back in custody.A New Jersey Department of Corrections spokesperson confirms that authorities caught up with 74-year-old Enrique Silva in Florida.Silva escaped from a work detail at Riverfront State Prison in Camden in May of 1995.Officials say he was serving an eight to 20-year term for possession and distribution of narcotics.
After a nice start early in the day, a small but messy storm will bring snow and freezing drizzle. Northern Minnesota could get several inches while the rest of the state will see an inch or less, KSTP Morning Chief Meteorologist Ken Barlow says.
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Gorakhpur: Pardaphash has learned that Dr Kafeel Khan, who was first being portrayed as a hero, would spend duty hours in his private hospital.
Dr Kafeel was the chief nodal officer of Japanese Encephalitis department in the hospital and was sacked yesterday.
According to the sources, he bought oxygen using his own money when the BRD hospital faced shortage because of the non-payment of dues to suppliers.
However, after the initial probe, his role turn out to be quite dubious. Dr Kafeel is not known for his magnanimity, but for his private practice, and the cylinders he brought were those he syphoned off from the government hospital.
If hospital staff is to be believed, Dr Kafeel was one of the people responsible for the disaster in which 60 children died in a matter of three days.
A suicide car bombing and assault by Shabaab terrorists on two neighbouring restaurants in Somalia's capital Mogadishu ended Thursday morning with 18 dead, a government spokesman said."The operation is over now and the gunmen were killed by the security forces," said Mohamed Ahmed Arab, spokesman for Somalia's security ministry."They have attacked business places and killed innocent civilians: 18 civilians were killed, including a Syrian national, and more than 10 others were wounded," he said.The attack began at around 8pm (1700GMT) on Wednesday evening with a suicide car bombing at the Posh Treats restaurant and club, after which gunmen stormed inside the nearby Pizza House restaurant.Both venues are popular with affluent, young and diaspora Somalis and were busy as customers broke the Ramadan fast.The gunmen spent the night roaming the restaurant killing those they found trapped before they were eventually killed by the security forces.
New Delhi: Former Indian President Pranab Mukherjee today turned 82 and wishes are pouring in for the political master.
Mukherjee’s successor President Ram Nath Kovind was one of the first one to extend wishes to his predecessor.
The President took to Twitter to wish ‘Pranabda’.
Birthday greetings and best wishes for a long and happy life to former President Shri Pranab Mukherjee, whom we affectionately call "Pranabda" @CitiznMukherjee #PresidentKovind — President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) December 11, 2017
Prime Minister Narendra wished former president Pranab Mukherjee on his birthday and said he prayed for his long and healthy life.
Spoke to Pranab Da and wished him on his birthday. His impeccable service endears him to every Indian. I pray for Pranab Da's long and healthy life. @CitiznMukherjee — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 11, 2017
Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu also prayed for Mukherjee’s long life and good health.
“I always admire him for his statesmenship,” Naidu said.
A day after President Trump played up the tax cuts in his State of the Union address, a Monmouth poll showed a huge swing in favor of the bill. Although 26 percent of Americans approved of the package in mid-December, as lawmakers were putting the final touches on it, support in the latest poll rose to 44 percent. For a bill that sometimes polled with twice as many opponents as supporters, it’s now on level terms, with just as many supporters as opponents (44 percent).
As supervisor of DeWitt, I recognize how critical it is to grow the local economy in face of multiple challenges: poverty and jobs, maintaining and building infrastructure, protecting neighborhoods and achieving sustainability. It's imperative that we take proactive approaches to sustainable economic development and smart growth to ensure a strong, stable, and secure tax base for DeWitt residents and businesses, create opportunities for on-going and future prosperity, and to genuinely "build community" amongst us.
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03:12 Reported News Briefs Nissan 4, 5778 , 20/03/18 Nissan 4, 5778 , 20/03/18 No fear of terrorism: Israelis just want to live quietly Read more The people of Israel are no longer afraid of terrorism, which has intensified in recent days. Studies show that people in Israel are happier ► ◄ Last Briefs
Connecting the driver to said screens and their various functions is something called the Mercedes-Benz User Experience, which the company has gone ahead and abbreviated as MBUX. Presumably pronounced "M-bucks," it coincidentally shares a name with the new BMW-backed cryptocurrency. I kid.
The company says MBUX will use AI to improve and adapt to its user over time, feature top-tier 3D graphics, and take voice commands to the beckon of "Hey, Mercedes." According to Daimler board member Ola Källenius, the system "combines intuitive and natural operation with intelligent, learning software."
Under the skin, the new A-Class will get semi-autonomous driving and active safety tech lifted from the S-Class in addition to being the quietest and most refined baby Benz yet.
At launch, the most powerful model available will be the 224-horsepower A250, but enthusiasts will likely want to wait for the A45 AMG which is expected to take German hot hatchery into the 400 horsepower club.
“I 100 percent was jealous. I sent a few text messages to people going ‘What the heck? How am I not in this match?’ There was a huge moment of jealousy. I’ve always wanted to be in the ring with ‘Taker. I got a little taste of him at the Royal Rumble a couple of years ago and he eliminated me. I owe him a good fight, that’s for sure. I grew up watching ‘Taker and he used to scare me as a kid so I think it would only add to the excitement to be in a casket match with a guy like that. There’s definitely some jealousy.”
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The sacrifices of servicemen and women are being honoured at events around the country today for ANZAC Day.
This year marks 103 years since the landing at Gallipoli of Australian and New Zealand Army Corps troops.
Throughout the day New Zealanders will pay tribute to more than 300,000 New Zealanders who have been a part of the country's armed services and 30,000 who have died in service.
At least 80 events are taking place in Auckland, including the dawn service in front of the Auckland War Memorial.
In Wellington, a dawn service was held at Pukeahu National War Memorial.
Viewers can also tune into the Rereātea and Te Kāea bulletins at 12pm, 3:30pm and 5:30pm on Māori Television for the latest news coming from our reporters scattered around the country.
"We are very pleased to add Kevin to our coaching staff. He's an extremely knowledgeable hockey mind who is deeply committed to the Bruins organization and development of our players."
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OXFORD, Miss — The reward for information leading to the arrest of the suspect accused of murdering a man in Marshall County, Mississippi has increased to $5,000.
The U.S. Marshals Service said Joshua Fletcher killed Samuel Smith during a camping trip just outside Holly Spring. After the murder, Fletcher was reportedly caught on camera driving Smith’s 2003 Chevrolet S-10.
“For anyone to deprive such a young person of a full life is beyond despicable, and we are going to use any and all resources necessary to see that Fletcher is prosecuted to the fullest,” said Marshall County Sheriff Kenny Dickerson.
The suspect reportedly frequents Ball, Louisiana and the surrounding area.
Police said anyone who comes into contact with Fletcher should use extreme caution as he is prone to violence.
If you see him, call U.S. Marshals Service at 1-800-336-0102.
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WENATCHEE — Wenatchee Valley College Speaks Lecture Series begins a new season by presenting “Renaissance: Lessons Learned from Florence, Past and Present” with WVC Art Department Director Scott Bailey at 7 p.m. Oct. 5 in the Grove Recital Hall at the Music and Art Center on campus.
Bailey returned this summer from leading the spring quarter WCCCSA Study Abroad program in Florence, Italy. He will discuss what he discovered through the opportunity — nearly three decades after being a student there himself.
The program is free and open to the public. Daily parking passes on the Wenatchee campus are $2.
The WVC Speaks Lecture Series is sponsored by the WVC Professional Development Committee.
For more information, visit wvc.edu.
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Yoga is just one way Little Red Door is helping cancer patients and survivors find their new normal. Ray learned more about what the agency has planned for the State Fair this weekend.
A person found dead on railroad tracks in Rock Hill Wednesday evening has been identified by Rock Hill police as Donne Smith, 57.
Police say they were called to the 1200 block of E. White Street around 6 p.m. after a passerby saw the man. An investigation revealed the man had been sleeping on the track bed overnight and was struck by a passing train around 5 that morning.
"The 57-year-old male was trespassing on the Norfolk Southern Rail Line at the time he was struck," Rock Hill police say.
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s sky hook can be explained — like all things — through the laws of physics.
The retired NBA legend discussed the physics of his famous sky hook with Neil deGrasse Tyson on an upcoming episode of the astrophysicist’s show ‘StarTalk’ on Sunday on the National Geographic Channel.
“You want to shoot a high arc-ing shot that drops,” he said. “You don’t want to get it just to crawl over it.”
Why?
“The more the ball can just go down, the greatest chance it has for going in,” Tyson explained.
If it just crawls over it — the cross section changes, they explained. It becomes smaller, making it less likely to go in.
“So your shot should have a high arc and just come straight down,” Abdul-Jabbar said.
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“And when we finally got to Nashville, RS, like Hunter Thompson decades before him, completely took over the wheel and created an unforgettable time.” courtesy of Duncan Shaw
KARAOKE stalwarts in Limerick will be delighted to hear that a mega clubroom for the game is being proposed for the city centre.
A Zhiyuan Yu has lodged a planning application with Limerick City and County Council to transform an historic red brick building on John Street into a take-away and karaoke club.
The applicant wants to transform the ground floor Johnsgate House into a take-away; the first floor to a store and karaoke clubroom; and the second floor to karaoke clubrooms.
Johnsgate House, constructed in 1880, is a protected structure. The building was mainly used for a doctor’s surgery previously.
The council is expected to make a decision on the proposals by July 16.
One person is dead following a four-alarm fire at a seniors' residence in Villeray that was not equipped with a sprinkler system.
The fire broke out early Monday afternoon on the third floor of the residence. Several residents were trapped on their balconies and had to be rescued with portable ladders, the fire department said.
An 81-year-old woman was taken to hospital to be treated for smoke inhalation.
The residents of the seniors' home took part in a fire drill last month. (CBC)
The five-storey building, located between Boyer Street and Christophe-Colomb Avenue, houses a municipal-run residence for roughly 95 seniors, including some with limited mobility. It was built in 1985.
A spokesperson for the fire department said the building's date of construction meant it was not required to have a sprinkler system.
Around 100 firefighters were called to the scene. The cause of the blaze is still unknown.
Elmina Sharks midfielder Richard Mpong has promised to shoulder the club to a top-four place finish in the 2017/2018 Ghana Premier League.
The former Aduana Stars tricky winger was one of the best performers for Elmina Sharks in their 1-0 defeat against Dreams FC in the Ghana Premier League opener at the Dawu Park on Sunday.
"I train a lot. I listen to my coaches' instruction very well. Off and on the field, that's my secret," Richard Mpong told FootballMadeInGhana.com
"The diminutive midfielder resolved to do his best for Elmina Sharks. 'When I came to Elmina Sharks, they had their own target and ambition. I decided to come in and help the team with my small experience so that we can achieve the target and the ambition of the club," Mpong added.
Sharks will play Aduana Stars in week 2 of the league on Saturday, March 24.
For more Ghana football news visit www.ghanasoccernet.com
The Transportation Security Administration made it official: The Friday before the long weekend (for some) ahead of Independence Day was the second-busiest day in the agency's history.
Airlines, tour groups and others have been predicting that record numbers of people would fly this year, and the TSA confirms that is so: 2.67 million air travelers passed through airport checkpoints on June 29, the highest number since more than 2.7 million passengers were screened on the Sunday after Thanksgiving in 2004. The agency also said that the week of June 24-30 was the busiest on record.
The record comes as the TSA has fully implemented a policy requiring passengers to remove all electronic devices bigger than a cellphone from their carry-on bags and - at least at some airports - their bags of Cheetos and other snacks. The TSA is also urging passengers to get to the airport at least two hours early to ensure they don't miss their flights.
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Intermedia Holdings, Inc. -- Moody's downgrades Intermedia's CFR to B3, rates new credit facility B3
Aug 15(Reuters) - Haitong Securities Co Ltd
* Says it issues 3-year 2017 first tranche corporate bonds worth 5 billion yuan, with coupon rate of 4.63 percent
* Says it issues 5-year 2017 first tranche corporate bonds worth 1 billion yuan, with coupon rate of 4.8 percent
* Previous news was disclosed on Aug. 7
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Eddie Vedder busted out his acoustic guitar during a Pearl Jam show in Prague over the weekend and treated the audience to a solo set in the middle of the show. Vedder performed a stripped down rendition of “Help!” by the Beatles before launching into “Help Help” off of the 2002 Pearl Jam album Riot Act.
Vedder’s gravely vocals work well with his somber rendition of the Fab Four’s classic, but as the video of the performance shows, the crowd at O2 Arena was more than happy to help out with the singing.
During a solo gig in Brazil earlier this year, Vedder peppered a staggering 27-song solo set with covers from the likes of Tom Petty, u2, Bob Dylan, Daniel Johnston, and of course, John Lennon.
Pearl Jam is currently on a European tour which wraps up on July 14 in Lisbon.
Fulmer (10-10) allowed five runs on seven hits and three walks while striking out just two batters through five innings during Monday's loss to Texas.
Fulmer was placed on the disabled list with right elbow neuritis Aug. 3, and this was his first start since July 31. After beginning the season with a 3.06 ERA and 1.07 WHIP through his first 18 outings of the season, it was disappointing to see him pitch poorly following his DL stint. He'll need to show more on the mound before regaining the matchup-proof status he warranted earlier this season. Fulmer lines up for a daunting home start against the Dodgers next, too.
The Longford Arms Hotel is the place to be on Thursday, March 22 when St Christopher's and Longford Hospice will host their annual fundraising Lenten Lunch.
The event is an important day for both local organisations to raise much needed funds for their services.
Also read: Longford County Council eye 'big bang' Connolly Barracks project
Lunch is served from 12.30 until 2.30pm and costs just €8 with all of the proceeds going directly to the both local charities.
There’s not only lunch to look forward to – books and DVDs are for sale and we will also have a wonderful selection of plants and flowers available to buy on the day.
There will be a monster raffle with some great prizes to be won all donated by local businesses.
Come along and enjoy a delicious lunch for only €8 and support two great local causes!
Tickets available in advance from committee members or on the day at the Longford Arms.
Also read: Fearless Longford doctor Laura Noonan vows to fight back after Moscow treatment
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Aug. 25 – Hickory, 7 p.m.
Sept. 1 – at Slippery Rock, 7 p.m.
Sept. 8 – Sharon, 7 p.m.
Sept. 15 – at Conneaut, 7 p.m.
Sept. 22 – Lakeview, 7 p.m.
Sept. 29 – at Sharpsville, 7 p.m.
Oct. 6 – Wilmington, 7 p.m.
Oct. 13 – at Reynolds, 7 p.m.
Oct. 20 – at Mercer, 7 p.m.
Oct. 27 – Meadville, 7 p.m.
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Nickname: The Trojans
Colors: Blue and Gold
School address: 9 Donation Road, Greenville PA 16125
Stadium location: 9 Donation Road, Greenville PA 16125
For scores and highlights during the season, watch WKBN 27 First News at 11pm and visit the WKBN sports scores page.
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WATERVILLE — The Acadia Fire Football Club U12 Premiere Team won the boys’ Spring League State Championship after defeating Roosevelt Soccer of Westbrook 2-1 at Thomas College in Waterville on Sunday.
The team was made up of Henry Lester, Riley Donohue, Westy Granholm, Walker St. Germain, Jameson Weir, Caden Braun, Miles Burr, Cyrus Blake, Aubrey King, Owen Frank, Evan Donnell, Cruz Coffin, Ellis Columber and Corin Baker. The team was coached by Jaime Weir and David Baker.
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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett and Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Chief Bryan Roach are announcing a comprehensive public safety initiative that will include the largest investment in neighborhood and community based anti-violence efforts in more than a decade.
Hogsett wants to invest one million dollars a year for three years to fund the community crime prevention program. The program will have at least five employees.
It will operate separate from the current CICF program that helps fund groups like the 10 Point Coalition through grants.
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CLINTON, Okla. - Officials with the Veterans Center in Clinton are trying to sort out a major water problem that started several days ago.
Shane Faulkner with the Oklahoma Department of Veterans affairs says portions of the facility lost complete water pressure and other portions flooded.
Crews were on the scene Monday mapping water and sewage lines in an effort to figure out the problem.
Faulkner says the issue is hard identify because the facility was built more than 60 years ago and has been expanded multiple times.
He noted that residents weren't impacted but we will hear from a veteran about the issue this evening on NewsChannel 4.
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* Signs collective labor agreement with labor union Petrol Is for 36 months for establishments operating in the chemical industry
* The strike decision of the labor union have been lifted with the agreement
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That's right - from 21 through to 27 August, if you're a Sam, Samantha, Samten, Sameera, Samil, Samsun, Samar or any other kind of "Sam" - you get a free $20 Uber ride if you've never used the service before.
Uber's reasoning behind this promotion is that not everyone has heard of the ride-sharing giant referred to by every other start-up when they try to describe their own "gig economy" app - but everyone has heard of a Sam. Sure.
Uber knows this, becasue it's the most common name for people using Uber.
Every single day of next week, Sams can claim a $20 free ride. So..tell a Sam, I suppose? If you do, you'll get a free ride too.
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A 50-year-old school administrator allegedly choked his son's teenage youth football coach.
A 37-year-old woman stabbed her 21-year-old son to death while they argued, authorities said.
Those two are among a group of people either charged with, indicted for, convicted of or sentenced in a wide array of crimes that made news across New Jersey in the past week.
Scroll through the gallery above to catch up on any law and order news you might have missed. Here's some of what's there:
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TOKYO (AP) — A Japanese exchange has lost 58 billion yen ($530 million) in cryptocurrency because of hacking, according to Japanese media reports.
The Coincheck exchange said on its website Friday that it had halted sales and withdrawals of the currency, which is called NEM. It later added that it had restricted dealings in most other cryptocurrencies too.
At a Friday night news conference, Coincheck President Koichiro Wada bowed and apologized. He said the company may seek financial assistance, according to Kyodo News service. Japanese TV footage showed a small group of customers standing outside the company's Tokyo head office Friday night.
Coincheck, which calls itself the leading Bitcoin and cryptocurrency exchange in Asia, said it detected the unauthorized access to its system about 3 a.m. Friday.
The reported loss tops the 48 billion yen that Mt. Gox, a Japan-based Bitcoin exchange, lost in 2014.
Chicago Bears players voted Benny Cunningham and Tarik Cohen as the winners of this year’s Brian Piccolo Award.
The honor goes out every year to one veteran and one rookie who “best exemplify the courage, loyalty, teamwork, dedication and sense of humor of the late Brian Piccolo.”
Congrats to this year’s Brian Piccolo award winners @BennyCunningham and rookie @TarikCohen. This award is given to a veteran and a rookie player that best exemplify the courage, loyalty, teamwork, dedication and sense of humor of Brian Piccolo himself. 🐻⬇️ pic.twitter.com/l2EYZTFQYr — Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) April 24, 2018
In 1970, Piccolo’s life was cut short by cancer at age 26, and the Bears honor the late running back with the award and his retired jersey No. 41.
Last year’s winners were Josh Bellamy and Jordan Howard. It’s fitting that running backs have won the award two years in a row.
The share price of dairy-product manufactuer Kwality was locked at 5 percent lower circuit on Wednesday after the board decided to defer on the buyback of securities and payment of interim dividend.
The company informed exchanges that the proposed issues relating to buyback of securities and/or bonus issue of securities and payment of interim dividend were considered by the board on Tuesday on merits.
It said intense deliberations on the issues were initiated with stakeholders both internal and external including investors and lenders. "The matter was intensely debated in context of current situation and future vision, the board finally concluded to defer the decision on the issues, for the time being."
There were pending sell orders of 162,454 shares, with no buyers available.
Ministers of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan adopted a joint declaration on strengthening regional collaboration to counter terrorism, the United Nations Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia said in a message. The document was signed in Ashgabat at a meeting of the High-Level United Nations-Central Asian Dialogue on Implementing the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy in Central Asia, chaired by the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.
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Newgen Software Technologies Ltd in focus as the company has been recognized as a 'leader' by Forrester in their wave reports. In an interview to CNBC-TV18, Diwakar Nigam, CMD of Newgen Software spoke about the reports and latest happenings in the company.
Nigam said that Forrester is a leading research and advisory firm. We have been rated the ‘leader’ in process automation and enterprise content management.
He further said that positive rating by Forrester provides clients a lot of comfort and will help company get leads for orders.
Talking about business, he said we get 28 percent of revenue from the US and going forward the market share in the US will go up.
On growth front, he said we will maintain our historical growth trajectory going ahead.
BERLIN — Cologne's police chief says he regrets his force's use of the term "Nafris" to describe North Africans in a New Year's Eve tweet, but dismissed suggestions it engaged in racial profiling.
Officers stopped hundreds of North African men heading into downtown Cologne on Saturday to prevent a repeat of sexual assaults that marred New Year's celebrations a year earlier.
The department wrote on Twitter: "Hundreds of Nafris screened at main railway station."
Critics accused police of stopping people on their appearance alone. Opposition Green party co-leader Simone Peter told the Rheinische Post the term "Nafris" was "completely unacceptable."
MAPLE RIDGE, B.C. — Police say a 36-year-old woman whose car collided with a power pole in Pitt Meadows, B.C., on Canada Day had been shot in a targeted hit.
RCMP at the Ridge Meadows detachment say officers responded to a call about a single-vehicle accident at about 9 p.m. on Sunday and discovered the injured driver inside a dark grey 2014 Fiat 500.
They say the woman is known to police and that she suffered serious injuries as a result of the shooting.
Police are asking for any video or dash cam footage that may have captured what happened.
Cpl. Amanda Harnett says in a release that several people helped the injured woman and officers would like to speak with anyone else who may have seen the victim’s car or two alleged suspect vehicles.
The first had Manitoba licence plates and was a silver Ford Focus hatchback being driven by a woman with a male passenger, and the other is believed to have been a black or dark-coloured pick-up truck of an unknown make and model, with a man behind the wheel.
Firm gets jobs cash, then lays off staff, Feb. 1
This is a perfect example of why trickle-down economies don’t work. It’s corporate welfare. The company takes the cash and runs, laying off staff and stashing the money instead.
If the government had instead increased payments to seniors, the disabled, welfare recipients and increased minimum wage, putting the money where it’s needed most, then the money would have gone straight back into the economy, stimulating it.
Trickle down doesn’t work, trickle up does.
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Fire guts garage, destroys car after explosion
Las Vegas Fire & Rescue
Fire gutted the garage of a home and destroyed a car after an explosion this morning, according to Las Vegas Fire & Rescue officials.
Nobody was injured.
The blast was reported about 6:25 a.m. today in the 6400 block of Quida Way, near Torrey Pines Drive and Alexander Road.
The fire started in the garage, but the cause is under investigation, officials said. Damage was estimated at $125,000.
The garage of the single-story home and a car were engulfed in flames, but firefighters prevented the blaze from spreading to the rest of the house, officials said. The living area of the house sustained minor smoke damage, officials said.
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License plates may soon go digital in California. It's the first state to roll out the new technology in a pilot program in Sacramento.
Messages on the plate can be changed remotely, and could report if the car is stolen or display Amber Alert information and personal messages if the D.M.V. approves.
But the plates are not cheap, and cost $700 each with a $7 monthly fee.
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WASHINGTON (WCMH) — According to the Washington Post, former FBI director Robert Mueller is investigating President Donald Trump for obstruction of justice.
The Post cited five people familiar with the situation.
Mueller was appointed special counsel to oversee the federal investigation into allegations Russia and President Trump’s campaign collaborated to influence the 2016 presidential election.
The Post reports Daniel Coats, the current director of national intelligence, Mike Rogers, head of the National Security Agency, and Richard Ledgett, formerly Rogers’ deputy, agreed to be interviewed by Mueller’s investigators as early as this week.
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Three people died when a fire hit a residential area in Barangay Pasong Tamo, Quezon City Monday night.
Paulina Santos, 55, Rachelle Ann Santos, 24, and Raizel Redito, 24, died of suffocation, Fire Inspector Rosendo Cabillan said.
The blaze started in the kitchen of Juanita Redito, 65, along Roque Extension, Cabillan said.
The fire, which started at 11:43 p.m., was declared out at12:50 a.m.
Redito and Antonio Entico, 62, sustained second-degree burns.
At least 30 families were affected by the blaze.
Authorities have yet to determine the cause of the fire.
MANAUS, Brazil — A 17-hour uprising at a prison in Brazil claimed the lives of at least 60 people over the weekend, state-run media reported Monday.
The revolt started Sunday afternoon as part of a rivalry between two criminal organizations at the Anísio Jobim Prison Complex in the city of Manaus, Agencia Brasil reported, citing the country’s Public Safety Secretary Sergio Fontes.
Among the hostages were 74 prisoners and an unknown number of prison guards, Fontes said.
Bodies were thrown over the wall of the complex, and at least six people were decapitated, the news agency reported.
Authorities said they did not know how many prisoners might have escaped.
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump talk with Dr. Ira Y. Rabin, left, as they prepare to leave MedStar Washington Hospital Center in Washington, Wednesday, June 14, 2017, where House Majority Leader Steve Scalise of La. was taken after being shot in Alexandria, Va., during a Congressional baseball practice. Pablo Martinez Monsivais AP Photo
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Baku. 10 October. REPORT.AZ/ President Donald Trump proposed an “IQ tests” face-off with Secretary of State Rex Tillerson after the nation’s top diplomat reportedly used not flattering expression against president and disparaged his grasp on foreign policy.
Report informs, in an interview with Forbes magazine published Tuesday, Trump fired a shot at Tillerson over the “moron” revelation, first reported by NBC News and confirmed by several other news organizations, including The Washington Post.
“I think it’s fake news,” Trump said, “but if he did that, I guess we’ll have to compare IQ tests. And I can tell you who is going to win".
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The son of Washington manager Dusty Baker was drafted by the Nationals in the 27th round of the Major League Baseball draft Wednesday — 15 years after he first made headlines on the baseball diamond.
The younger Baker, now an 18-year-old shortstop at Jesuit High School in California, was just 3 when he was a bat boy for the San Francisco Giants, managed by his father, in the 2002 World Series. During Game 5 against the Angels, Darren Baker had run to the plate to pick up a bat when J.T. Snow scored — and David Bell was flying down the third-base line and heading home.
Las Vegas police have asked the public for assistance in searching for a juvenile that went missing on May 18, 2018.
Molly Reyes, 15, was last seen in the area of West Oakey Boulevard and South Torrey Pines Drive at approximately 6:00 p.m., police said.
According to police, Reyes was last seen wearing a white shirt and pink pants.
Anyone with any information about Reyes’s whereabouts are urged to call the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Missing Person Detail at 702-828-2907.
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UNITED NATIONS, Aug 13 (APP): The world’s 1.2 billion young
people can play a critical role in creating a peaceful world for
generations to come, UN Secretary-General Ant’nio Guterres, said.
CHICAGO–Chicago firefighters made a gruesome discovery after putting out a garage fire.
The fire was reported around 8 a.m. Monday near 45th and Lawler on the city’s Southwest Side.
Fire officials say flames engulfed the garage, and downed power lines made it difficult for crews to work around.
After dousing the fire, they found the body of man, believed to be in his 70’s, inside the garage.
The cause of the fire and the man’s death is under investigation.
The 'Canopener Bridge' is a low train bridge in Durham, North Carolina that's notorious for sheering the tops off of trucks too tall to pass under. And this is the definitive video of that happening , with footage captured by JA1 4rgen Henn between 2008 and 2016 for the website 11foot8 , which was edited by Willem Hebbe into this ten minute compilation.
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Meagen Anderson has joined Mill 95, a Wilder company that plans to build a hops mill and brewery.
Anderson will lead Mill 95’s sales and engagement efforts with Idaho hop growers. She has more than a decade of national sales and training management expertise.
Anderson was previously at Boston Beer Company, where she managed the sales team and beer distributors across Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi. More recently, she developed the company’s beer education material regarding ingredients, brewing, styles and draught systems and facilitated classes and trainings. Prior to joining Mill 95, Anderson led sales for a draft beer technology startup.
Mill 95 is building cold storage buildings and a processing plant that will turn fresh hops into pellets for the brewing process. The plant is expected to be running by the fall. A second phase of construction will be development of a pilot brewery and public space, said founder Jamie Scott.
The summer flow in place thru Sunday morning…Thursday and Friday…lots of rain free times…but lets watch for a few spot storms…a much better shot of storms late Friday night into early Saturday morning…then again late Saturday night early Sunday morning. The stronger storms will trigger heavy rain, high winds and intense lightning…there will be a cool front rolling in on Sunday and opens the door to slightly cooler and drier air…especially late Sunday, Sunday night and into early next week…light at the end of the tunnel
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Meet Adversity United - the Harrogate football team dreaming big to show the world that disability is no barrier.
Thanks to inspirational Harrogate Grammar School student Cameron Osburn, 17, who set up the team for under 12’s, children with disabilities from our district who have a passion for sport will not be sidelined or made to feel any different to anyone else.
PTD boss to members: Observe ban on night journey to avert auto tragedy
THE National Chairman, Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD), Comrade Salimon Oladiti, has enjoined members to desist from night journey and abide by the ban placed on such by the union in the interest of the general [...] The post PTD boss to members: Observe ban on night journey to avert auto tragedy appeared first on Tribune... Read Full Story
Organisers of two Suffolk festivals, celebrating live folk and roots music, have announced the first of this year's acts. Former Bellowhead frontman Jon Boden is heading to FolkEast, along with BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards winner Sam Kelly and his band, The Lost Boys, and three 2017 nominees - Nancy Kerr, as one third of Simpson, Cutting and Kerr; Kris Drever, with three-time Best Band winners Lau, and Dorset duo Ninebarrow.
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In the clip, 25-year-old Alex Minassian is heard shouting "kill me" as he pointed an unknown object at police officers before plummeting to the ground.
A police officer is heard warning the suspect "get down or you'll be shot”, as he proceeded to point the unknown object at police officers.
Members of the public can be seen strolling out of a building catching a glimpse the standoff between officers and the alleged attacker before scurrying away.
The footage was shot by a witness near the scene, which also showed the suspect lying on the pavement as Toronto police officers arrested him, without shots being fired.
Police found he was in fact not carrying a gun and the object is yet to be identified.
Mike McCormack, President of the Toronto Police Association commended the arresting officer for his , saying he did a "continual threat assessment" before making a decision not to shoot the suspect.
Minassian is being questioned by police who believed the attack was deliberate.
A FIRM that develops antibody drugs to treat cancer has appointed a new executive director.
Milton Park-based Oxford BioTherapeutics has welcomed Dr John McHutchison, executive vice president in clinical research for Gilead Sciences, to its board.
Dr McHutchison has 20 years’ clinical and drug development experience, including Gilead’s programmes in liver diseases, haematology, oncology, inflammatory and respiratory diseases.
Past roles were at Duke University Medical Centre in North Carolina and the University of Southern California.
Dr McHutchison, who will also continue in his post with Gilead, said: “I am delighted to be joining OBT at this exciting time.”
Sarah Ferguson and Prince Andrew divorced back in 1996, but unlike some other divorced couples, they have remained remarkably close.
The divorcees were pictured together just last month at the Royal Ascot, alongside their daugher Princess Beatrice, 29.
The former married couple were seen laughing and chatting together in front of the cameras.
What’s more, the Duke and Duchess of York live together at the Royal Lodge in Windsor, it has been said.
So has Sarah found the time to date anyone else since she divorced Prince Andrew?
March 18 (Reuters) - SAUDI EGYPTIAN INVESTMENT AND FINANCE CO:
* SHAREHOLDERS APPROVE DIVIDEND OF EGP 2 PER SHARE FOR YEAR 2017 Source:(bit.ly/2pkIf1S) Further company coverage:
This year at William Pinkerton Memorial Primary School decided to give the pupils an opportunity to ‘shine’ at something new – and shine they did!!
The Dervock school entered 28 children into the Coleraine Speech and Drama Festivals.
To give the pupils the best possible opportunity they enlisted the help of Mrs Nikki Crowe, a trained speech and drama specialist. Nikki came into school faithfully every week and worked with the children to get the very best from each of them. The children loved this opportunity and showed great commitment to learning the poems and perfecting their performance.
For some children even getting on stage for the first time was a massive achievement and their confidence levels have soared. The school family are SO proud of what each and every one has accomplished.
When rumors of DJ Traci Steele & Stevie J having a secret relationship flooded the internet, Tigger reported it. Moments after, Stevie J himself called into the Big Tigger Show to "clarify" things...but when he referred to Traci Steele as a one night stand she had something to say!!! So what did she do? She called in too! Listen to her call below & in case you missed Stevie, listen -----> HERE .
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Hyderabad: On the occasion of Samakka-Saralamma Jatara, Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC) operated special buses for the pilgrims, clearing 10.25 lakh passengers with 34,000 bus trips from various places without any hassles. The operation of these special buses commenced from January 28.
Managing Director, TSRTC G V Ramana Rao personally monitored the special operations for the last few days from command control and other centres for smooth bus operations.
Executive Directors, HODs, Officers also monitored the operations to clear the traffic and around 12,000 employees worked round the clock to make Medaram Jatara a success, according to a press release.
A D.C. Council member apologized for a social media post in which he claimed that Jewish financiers control the climate.
The Washington Post reported Sunday that Trayon White Sr. (D-Ward 8) posted a video to his official Facebook page as snow flurries were hitting the nation's capital.
He said, "D.C. keep talking about 'We are a resilient city.' And that's a model based off the Rothschilds controlling the climate to create natural disasters they can pay for to own the cities."
White apologized, saying he didn't realize his remarks were anti-Semitic.
The newspaper reported Monday that White contended that the Rothchilds' control the World Bank and the federal government, making those remarks during a February gathering of top officials.
The Rothschilds are a famous European business dynasty that has been subject to anti-Semitic conspiracy theories.
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A colt by Strong Mandate became the top-selling colt midway through the opening session of Ocala Breeders' Sales April 2-year-olds in training sale April 24 when owner Alex Lieblong went to $550,000.
Consigned by Randy Miles as agent, the dark bay/brown colt is the first foal out of the winning Majestic Warrior daughter Callous Effect, who is a half sister to listed stakes winner Miss Frost (Curlin ) and stakes-placed winner Prizefighting (Smart Strike).
"Any horses that can work :10 flat in a wind that was at least 10 mph, and they were telling me was higher, is taking a big step up," Lieblong said. "All the Strong Mandates I've seen have been gorgeous, and you just don't expect that big of a robust horse to be that athletic that early. He certainly has been."
Lieblong said the colt will go to trainer Ron Moquett.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A Democratic U.S. Coast Guard veteran raised the most money of any candidate last quarter in a congressional race in southern New Mexico.
Still, federal campaign reports show Madeline “Mad” Hildebrandt remains far behind Republican Monty Newman, a former Hobbs mayor, in total cash on hand in the closely watched election that may help determine which party controls Congress.
Reports submitted to the Federal Election Commission show Hildebrandt raised $132,497 at the end of 2017 and had $118,464 cash on hand. That’s more than any other Democrat seeking the nomination.
Meanwhile, records show Newman raised $130,168 during the same period and had $356,656 cash on hand.
State Rep. Yvette Herrell, an Alamogordo Republican, reported $106,169 in total contributions during the fourth quarter and $202,557 cash on hand.
Temples On Mars are premiering their new video for Gods & Kings exclusively with Metal Hammer.
Gods & Kings is taken from the band's debut self-titled album, which is out now via Primordial Records.
"Gods & Kings explores the idea that there is always something bigger than us," says frontman James Donaldson. "No matter how we see ourselves, we are all temporary and of very little significance in the bigger picture.
"Fast paced with high-octane riffs, coupled with a fist-pounding chorus, this is quintessential Temples On Mars.”
Temples On Mars is available to buy now from Amazon.
On the occasion of Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday addressed the nation from the ramparts of Red Fort. While addressing the nation, PM Modi said the women of this country created a revolution against triple talaq. 'I admire their courage. I believe India will fully support the women in their struggle'.
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A Southern California man pleaded not guilty Friday to the murder of a University of Pennsylvania student whose body was found buried in a shallow grave at a park not far from his family’s home.
Samuel Woodward, 20, of Newport Beach was ordered held on $5 million bail with conditions including GPS monitoring, a curfew and a protective order for the victim’s family if he is released.
Woodward is charged in the killing of 19-year-old college sophomore Blaze Bernstein, who was home visiting his family on winter break in Lake Forest. Authorities said the two attended the same high school but did not know if they were friends at the time.
A new year and a new tradition kicks off in Northeast Wisconsin.
The Cellcom Green Bay Marathon launched their Resolution Mile run Sunday. The idea behind the run is to give people a place to take a physical first step towards their New Year's resolutions while being healthy.
"I think the biggest thing for me is for people to really focus on their health and fitness and know that they can do a mile," said Cellcom Green Bay Marathon race director, Toni Jaeckels.
Roughly 300 people participated in the run that took place in downtown Green Bay.
Noah will play in Friday's preseason game against the Wizards, Al Iannazzone of Newsday reports.
Noah sat out the preseason opener for rest purposes, but he is set to make his return to the floor for the first time since undergoing surgery in April to repair a torn rotator cuff. He is still, however, set to serve the remainder of his 20-game suspension imposed by the league back in March.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Reed’s Inc:
* REED‘S, INC. ANNOUNCES REPRICING OF RIGHTS OFFERING AND EXTENSION OF EXPIRATION DATE
* REED‘S INC - ADJUSTED SUBSCRIPTION PRICE AND RELATED PRICING INFORMATION FOR ITS PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED RIGHTS OFFERING
* REED‘S INC - SUBSCRIPTION PRICING IS NOW FIXED AT $1.50 PER UNIT, WITH EACH UNIT CONSISTING OF ONE SHARE OF COMMON STOCK AND 1/2 OF A WARRANT
* REED‘S INC - HAVE EXTENDED EXPIRATION TIME FOR RIGHTS OFFERING TO 5:00 PM EASTERN TIME, ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The stamp has a face value of 0,71€ (£0.60 or $0.75), and the other has a value of 0,85€ (£0.82 or $0.90). Both images on the stamps feature Her Serene Highness teaching children water safety and swimming.
According to the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation from a press release, “The photo on the 0,71€ face value represents a view of the “South Africa – Monaco Rugby Exchange”, which takes place as part of the Saint Devote Rugby Tournament and welcomes young South African children in Monaco. “The one on the 0,85 € face value was taken in Corsica during a Water Safety day.”
Bus driver in fatal school bus crash to learn detention fate
MORRISTOWN, N.J. (AP) — The driver of a New Jersey school bus that collided with a truck, killing a student and teacher, will find out whether he will be released pending a possible trial.
Hudy Muldrow is scheduled for a detention hearing Wednesday in Morristown. He was charged Friday with death by auto stemming from the May 17 crash on Interstate 80 in western New Jersey. Authorities allege the 77-year-old Muldrow missed a turn and tried to make an illegal U-turn on the interstate. The bus collided with a dump truck, and the impact tore the bus apart. The bus was one of three carrying fifth-graders on a field trip. The other two buses weren’t involved in the accident.
March 30 Sarissa Capital Management LP called for a reduction in the compensation of Innoviva Inc's chief executive and the board - the hedge fund's latest salvo in its proxy fight with the drug company.
Sarissa, run by billionaire investor Carl Icahn's former healthcare lieutenant, has nominated three directors to Innoviva's board and has criticized the company's cost structure.
The hedge fund said on Thursday Chief Executive Michael Aguiar's compensation should be reduced to below $500,000 per year. (bit.ly/2okYJoA)
Aguiar's 2015 total compensation was $3.56 million, according to a regulatory filing. (bit.ly/2mStPH3)
Sarissa owns 2.72 percent of Innoviva, according to Thomson Reuters data. (Reporting by Ankur Banerjee in Bengaluru; Editing by Saumyadeb Chakrabarty)
Gold trading range for the day is 29315-29541.
Gold continue to push higher, amid concerns that tensions between North Korea and the U.S. may soon escalate.
Dollar weakness continues as North Korea’s failed nuclear test left investors wondering what the reaction from the U.S. and its allies
Gold imports by India may have rise in March 2017 compared to the same month last year.Jewelers could be restocking ahead of the wedding season.
BUY GOLD JUN ABV 29450 SL BELOW 29340 TGT 29560-29680.MCX (BTST)
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It can sometimes seem as though mass shootings are occurring more frequently. Researchers who have been studying such crimes for decades say they aren't, but they have been getting deadlier.
In the five years since a gunman killed 20 children and six adults at a Connecticut elementary school, the nation has seen a number of massacres topping the death toll from Newtown and previous mass shootings. Many of them involve the same AR-style rifle used in Sandy Hook.
But Americans wanting to know why mass shootings are happening will get few answers. There remains little research on the topic and mass shooters remain an enigma.
It's also unclear whether the higher death tolls are the result of more firearms being available or firearms being more effective.
You've likely seen him stalk the sidelines of University of South Carolina Gamecocks football games at Williams-Brice Stadium, but now, wrestling legend Ric Flair needs prayers, his management team said over the weekend.
Flair, 68, was hospitalized over the weekend for heart issues, according to several reports, but now the icon's managers say he's dealing with some "tough medical issues."
Flair's management team, Legacy Talent and Entertainment, LLC, posted an update on Flair's condition on their Facebook page over the weekend.
Flair is one of the most well-known professional wrestlers in the world. The 17-time world heavyweight champion has worked for NWA, WCW, TNA, and most recently the WWE.
His daughter, Charlotte Flair, is a popular women's wrestler in her own regard.
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Highway 68 near Courtland has been closed due to a mudslide.
The Minnesota Department of Transportation says that significant mud, fallen trees and debris are blocking the highway about five miles southeast of New Ulm.
The road will remain closed until crews can clear the area. Motorists should seek alternate routes.
MnDOT is monitoring area roads closely, as recent rainfall and high river water levels in the area can cause mudslides without warning.
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Situated on the banks of holy river Ganga, Kanpur city has long served as the confluence of two major religions of India. Upholding the Ganga- Jamuni tradition in Bhusatoli area of Kanpur, the 11th Urs of Hazzrat Syed Shah Chirag was recently commemorated by the Hindus and Muslims with much fervour and gaiety. Built in the premises of a Hindu household, the dargah was visited by the people coming from different cultural and social backgrounds. They offered holy chadders at the shrine, lit incense sticks and prayed for peace and tranquillity among several religions existing in our country. Several such sites can be found in the nook and corner of the country, which are setting a great example of communal harmony and are spreading the message of peace and brotherhood.
WWE Raw
Previously on the Best and Worst of WWE Raw: The Superstar Shake-Up™ traded most of Raw’s best talent to Smackdown in exchange for 35 of their least eventful mid-carders. Bye Miz! Bye Asuka! Bye Samoa Joe! Hello The Ascension and Mike Kanellis!
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STATE carrier Caribbean Airlines yesterday advised that for the period April 7-24, the airline has made available to passengers 55,196 seats on the domestic airbridge between Trinidad and Tobago. "In particular, for the Easter weekend, April 13-17 and the Tobago Jazz Festival, April 27 to May 1, 17,500 seats have been made available to passengers for each period," the airline said.
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NeNe Leakes will be returning to the cast of Real Housewives of Atlanta for the upcoming 10th season.
The 49-year-old reality star, who stopped being a permanent fixture after season 7, has struck a deal with Bravo.
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“It’s been a long process but we’ve finally reached an agreement!” NeNe tweeted. “All hail the Queen for season 10 of #RHOA. #thethreatisback.”
It’s unclear in what capacity NeNe will be appearing. She could be back full-time or just popping up in a couple episodes.
PARIS Spanish infrastructure firm Abertis (ABE.MC) is prepared to invest 4 billion euros (£3.4 billion) in its motorway network in France in return for an extension to its concessions, its chief executive said in an interview published on Monday.
Abertis, which owns 90 percent of French motorway operator Sanef, said in January it would invest 147 million euros in an investment plan put forward by the French transport ministry.
"We have identified potential investment needs relating to our network and are working on a number of proposals that represent a total of close to 4 billion euros," CEO Francisco Reynes told French newspaper Les Echos.
Reynes said the investments would be in exchange for "reasonable consideration," with the most preferable option being an extension to the concessions granted to motorway operators.
The investments would be concentrated in the region of Ile-de-France, he said.
(Reporting by Gwénaëlle Barzic; Writing by Angus Berwick; Editing by Louise Heavens)
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The Oct. 12 contest between the Wylie freshman White team and Plano West, originally scheduled for 5:30 p.m. at Shaffer Stadium, has been moved to Wylie Stadium. The starting time remains 5:30 p.m. Also, the contest between the Wylie freshman Maroon team and West has also been moved from Shaffer to Wylie Stadium, with the kickoff time still scheduled for 7 p.m.
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The Raiders secured a postseason spot with a 12-7 win Thursday over Forney. They will conclude the regular on Tuesday, Oct. 10 against Highland Park.
In this week’s most genuinely impressive act of celebrity almost-heroism, Drake reportedly offered to try to talk a man down from a bridge on the way back from a tour stop in Manchester, England.
According to the Manchester Evening News, the singer’s tour bus got caught in a traffic jam near where police were attempting to coax a potential jumper down from the side of a bridge. An officer was approached by a member of Drake’s entourage, who “offered for Drake to speak to the male on the bridge, if that would help.” The police declined Drake’s offer and the man was eventually brought to a hospital for treatment.
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Pulaski, in partnership with the Fine Arts Center for the New River Valley, is one of 89 National Endowment of the Arts grant recipients, and will receive $75,000 to combine public art efforts with the ongoing downtown revitalization. The awards, which totaled $6.89 million supporting projects across the nation through the NEA's Our Town program, ranged from $25,000 to $100,000.
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AUSTIN (KXAN) – Austin Police are investigating the death of a man in North Austin. Officers say they detained a person in connection to this case, but have not arrested him.
This started Sunday night at 8:53 p.m. when police were responding to a suspicious vehicle call at the 2500 block of West Anderson Lane, near Burnet Road.
During this call officers noticed what they called a physical disturbance nearby. When they got there they found a white man in his 60’s with trauma to his body.
Officers tried life saving measures, so did EMS crews, but the man died at the scene. Police are waiting to hear from the medical examiner about the cause of death. At this time officers were not able to say what type of wounds they found on the victim.
Officers say based on information gathered there is no public threat and police say this is an isolated incident.
Austin Police are asking any witnesses to call the tip line, 512-477-3588.
April 11 West Mountain Environmental Corp:
* West Mountain Environmental executes letter of intent with Walker McNeil Group of Companies
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Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc. posted its earnings results on Tuesday. The real estate investment trust reported $0.61 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $0.27 by $0.34.
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Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for Barrie, Collingwood, Hillsdale, Midland, Coldwater, Orr Lake, Orllia, Lagoon City, Washago, Innisfil, New Tecumseth and Angus.
Humidex values reaching 43 C are expected. The extreme heat event will continue through Thursday. This will be the most significant heat event in the past few years.
Temperatures today and Thursday are once again forecast to climb into the low- to mid-thirties. Humidex values will also increase, reaching values near 40 C on both days.
Overnight low temperatures are expected to be in the low twenties, except high teens in some rural areas, providing little or no relief from the heat. A cooldown is expected by Friday with the passage of a cold front.
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — CBN says founder Pat Robertson is recovering from an embolic stroke.
A family member recognized the onset symptoms Friday and Robertson was rushed to the nearest stroke center, according to CBN.
Robertson is awake and expected to make a full recovery, CBN says. He should be discharged from the hospital on Monday.
The man arrested in the killings of an Ohio mother and her two adult daughters is suspected in the slaying of another couple murdered in their own home, officials said.
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Cub Swanson lost to Brian Ortega via submission at Fight Fresno and told the media after the fight that he was sick the day of the bout. He also went in to more detail on the fight itself and his performance.
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Youngsters from Carronshore Primary were going for gold ... and this week their efforts were rewarded.
Pupils, staff and volunteers all helped the school achieve the SportScotland Gold Award, recognising their efforts in promoting sport as part of a healthy lifestyle.
Caroline Stein, principal teacher, said the process had primarily been about offering sporting opportunities before, during and after school.
She said: “The pupils’ sports committee was very involved and this helped encourage more children to take part in activities. As well as taking part in sport, pupils attended several sporting events, including a football match in Manchester.”
UFC Fight Night Belem will go off on Saturday night with one less fight on the card, after the co-main event bantamweight bout between John Dodson and Pedro Munhoz was scratched.
Munhoz weighed in at 140 at the official weigh-ins and while Dodson could have been in line to receive 20-per cent of his opponent’s purse, the former flyweight title challenger opted to not take the fight.
Dodson told MMAWeekly.com that Munhoz was too far overweight for the fight to be fair to him to accept.
“Originally, they told me he was three pounds [over] and I gave him the benefit of the doubt and said, oh, he’s 139? They said he’s more like 140-point-something. I’m guessing he’s in the ballpark figure around 141,” Dodson told MMAWeekly.com.
“He’s not bantamweight now, he’s a featherweight, first. Second, I made all the sacrifices and did my job to make weight and he chose not to.”
MMAJunkie.com reports that UFC officials informed them that Dodson will not be paid his purse for the event.
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CHICAGO -- Chicago got hit with a blast of winter Monday evening as a fast moving snow storm dumped several inches in some parts of the area.
The snow came down quickly in the Chicago suburbs, just as the evening rush hour was getting heavy.
In far north suburban Round Lake, Ill., they saw three inches of snow.
Drivers were urged to slow down and give themselves extra travel time in the heavy wet snow.
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Bay Area residents are no strangers to paying big bucks to live in the Bay, but according to a new report, they also have to drop more change for their groceries than most other cities in the United States.
Coupon Follow compared median grocery prices across 263 cities in the country and found that Oakland and San Francisco are among the top five cities with the highest overall grocery prices for common food items like bananas, bread and potatoes.
At No. 4 is Oakland, which placed behind Manhattan, Seattle and Brooklyn, followed by San Francisco which took No. 5.
According to the report, San Francisco residents can buy a banana for 79 cents, 22 cents above the median price.
The cities with the lowest overall grocery prices are in Temple, McAllen and Wichita Falls, all cities in Texas.
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is investigating a single-vehicle crash that claimed the life of an 18-year-old Saturday.
ALEA officials say Cornelius Surratt Jr., 18, of Opelika was killed when his vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree. Officials say the crash happened around 6:41 a.m. on AL 51, approximately six miles south of Opelika.
According to ALEA, Surratt was not wearing a seat belt.
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FILE - This Oct. 8, 2014, file photo shows a Wall Street address carved in the side of a building, in New York. U.S. stocks are mixed early Wednesday, June 14, 2017, as investors are looking for safety after the Commerce Department said retail sales fell in May. It was the first such decline in more than a year, and investors are buying high-dividend stocks, government bonds and gold and selling bank stocks. The Federal Reserve is expected to raise interest rates later in the day. Mark Lennihan, File AP Photo
McCoshen scored three goals and one assist in 38 games in 2017-18.
McCoshen was often the seventh man out on Florida's blue line, as he sat out four games to an upper-body injury and was a healthy scratch for the other 39 missed games. It's not a good sign for McCoshen to be playing less than 40 games at 22 years old, but he brings a physical aspect -- 71 hits this season -- that will hopefully boost him into a roster spot when defensemen MacKenzie Weegar and Alex Petrovic become free agents this summer.
CRANBERRY, Pa. — Teen clothing retailer rue21 is closing about one-third of its stores nationwide as it focuses more on its online business.
The privately held company is shuttering nearly 400 stores, leaving it more than 700 stores in 48 states. The company will close five of its seven Connecticut locations, including its store at the Brass Mill Center in Waterbury.
The company is based in Cranberry, north of Pittsburgh. In a Facebook post , it called the decision to close the stores “difficult but necessary.” Like many brick-and-mortar retailers, it has been battling declining mall traffic amid strong competition online.
The company didn’t say how soon the stores will close, though its website is promoting store-closing sales.
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There is speculation that Theresa May could call for a snap general election after Number 10 announced the prime minister will make an unscheduled statement in Downing Street.
Mrs May will make the statement at 11.15am after Cabinet, a stage usually reserved for big announcements.
Number 10 fueled speculation by refusing to confirm the subject of the PM's address.
Downing Street has frequently denied she will call a vote before the next scheduled poll in 2020.
The Who frontman Roger Daltrey and Def Leppard are among the acts confirmed for this year's Teenage Cancer Trust shows at London's Royal Albert Hall. The fundraisers run from March 19th - 25th.
Roger Daltrey and special guests headline on Thursday, March 22nd, while Def Leppard close the series, headline on Sunday, March 25th. Other acts performing during the run include UB40 Featuring Ali, Astro & Mickey, Nile Rodgers & CHIC, Courteeners, and Kasabian.
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EHIME (TR) – An elderly female driver smashed into a convenience store in Matsuyama City after making a mistake with the pedals of the vehicle, police said on Tuesday.
The 66-year-old driver was trying to park when she crashed through the doors of the store before stopping near customers and staff, TV Asahi reports (Feb. 14).
None were injured, including the five people inside the store and the driver, police said.
The driver told Nippon News Network (Feb. 14) that she was “trying to park in front of the store when I mistook the accelerator for the brakes.”
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Iowa Democrat misses ballot after signature scramble
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A popular Democrat seeking to challenge Republican U.S. Rep. David Young in Iowa's 3rd Congressional District has failed to qualify for the primary after a last-minute effort to resubmit paperwork fell short.
Businesswoman Theresa Greenfield says she resubmitted petition signatures Friday to be on the June 5 ballot after her now former campaign manager admitted forging some signatures. The signature deadline was Friday, leading staff for some Democratic campaigns to help collect signatures in a one-day sprint.
The Iowa Secretary of State's Office announced Monday that Greenfield submitted fewer than the required 1,790 signatures.
Greenfield had endorsements from several labor organizations. She appeared recently on a Time magazine cover for a story spotlighting women seeking political office.
Other Democrats seeking the nomination are Cindy Axne, Pete D'Alessandro and Eddie Mauro. Libertarian Bryan Jack Holder also is running.
Peel Regional Police are asking for help finding a 15-year-old girl who went missing Monday (April 23).
Police say Hailey Ryckman was last seen around 3 a.m. at her home in the area of Bovaird Drive and Main Street.
She is described as 5-foot-9, 180 pounds, with a thin build, light complexion, shoulder length blond hair and blue eyes.
Her family and police are worried about her and ask anyone with information to call 22 Division at 905-453-2121, ext. 2233.
Kota Kinabalu: A Filipina illegal immigrant who charged her customer RM300 for sex was sentenced to 10 months' jail on Tuesday. Sweet Darlin Bastador, 25, pleaded guilty before Magistrate Jessica Ombou Kakayun to soliciting for prostitution in a hotel at Bandaran Berjaya at 7.30pm on June 6. The court heard that a police team went to the said hotel following a tip-off on vice activities in a room there.
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Jordan Peele has transformed from comedian to sketch artist to author of one of the more thoughtful and reflective allegories about slavery and race relations in cinematic history. As versatile as his skills are, however, he has not added "sharpshooter" to that list. Although he's more than happy to take credit for such non-existent savvy.
At least, that was the message from Peele to his Twitter followers on Sunday. Which may have something to do with this:
That would be Jordan Poole , a freshman for the Michigan Wolverines, March Madness hero and one who is decidedly not Peele. It appears some well-meaning Tweeps got snarled in stylistic literary, sending their compliments to Peele instead of Poole.
Hey, an indirect, single shoutout from one of culture's most esteemed auteurs is just as good as 30,000 "You're the man!" messages, right?
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MEXICO CITY (AP) — Maverick presidential candidate Jaime Rodriguez was greeted with derision when he said Mexico should cut the hands off officials who steal.
But in a country wracked by vigilante movements and drug-gang violence, the proposal has quickly had a grisly echo.
The candidate known as "El Bronco" made the proposal in a presidential debate this week. The sign-language translation showing the interpreter making a slashing motion was widely shared on social media in Mexico.
Authorities in the southern state of Guerrero said late Monday a hacked-up body was found in the resort city of Acapulco next to hand-lettered signs, one of which referred to Rodriguez's proposal.
It read: "El Bronco said, cut the hands off the scum that steals," and was signed "yours, the Grave Diggers."
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The wild West Coast gets a dash of whimsy in the hands of landscape artist Dana Irving. The artist’s playful, minimalist world has been described as a blend of Emily Carr and Dr. Seuss, and includes works such as “The Wind and the Water” (pictured). Irving captures the Pacific Northwest’s towering peaks and treetops—and everything in-between—in bold, stylized pieces that celebrate a spiritual connection with nature. Explore her great outdoors at Adele Campbell Fine Art Gallery.
HUNTINGTON STATION, N.Y. (AP) — The last living member of a pioneering unit that paved the way for the U.S. military's first black paratroopers has died. Clarence Beavers was 96.
The A.L. Jacobsen Funeral Home in Huntington Station, New York, says Beavers died Dec. 4.
Newsday reports the Harlem-born Beavers joined the segregated U.S. Army in 1941 and rose to the rank of sergeant. In 1944, he and 19 other black soldiers became part of a test platoon for airborne training. Beavers and 16 others passed, setting the foundation for what became the all-black 555th Parachute Infantry Battalion, known as the Triple Nickels.
Beavers, who lived in Huntington Station on Long Island, was the last of the original 17.
The 555th spent the last year of the war fighting forest fires set in the Pacific Northwest by Japanese balloon-transported bombs.
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A military helicopter crashed on a Maryland golf course on Monday, killing one person and seriously injuring two, according to a service that monitors emergency broadcasts. The helicopter went down at the Breton Bay Golf and Country Club in St. Mary's County, southeast of Washington, according to a secretary at the golf course who declined to give further details or her name.
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Ashley Vincent has been appointed assistant manager at Worcester City.
The Midland League Premier Division club are managed by John Snape and currently groundshare at Bromsgrove Sporting.
A quick winger or forward in his playing days, Vincent joined Cheltenham Town in the summer of 2004 after leaving Wolves.
He helped John Ward's side win promotion to League One via the play-offs and battled back from a torn anterior cruciate ligament suffered during a reserve match in 2006.
After five years with the club he left for Colchester United, also appearing for Port Vale before returning to Cheltenham in 2013/14.
He later played for Shrewsbury Town, Worcester (making 12 appearances in 2015/16) and Stourbridge.
Vincent, 33, now coaches in the Robins' academy, running the Under-16s.
Fire crews were hard at work early Friday morning, responding to reports of heavy smoke and fire at the Best Asia Buffet on Circle Drive and Quebec Avenue.
The call came in shortly after 5 a.m. with reports of smoke and flames coming from the roof of the restaurant. The Saskatoon Fire Department had several trucks on scene, and worked to contain the smoke and locate the source of the fire. They believe it may have started in the HVAC unit, but are still investigating.
“We immediately lathered the building, and sprayed out the fire we could see,” said Brent Hart, Saskatoon Fire Battalion Chief. “We made sure there were no occupants inside, and then we had to make sure the fire hadn’t spread. You have to work quickly in a situation like this.”
There were no injuries as a result of the fire. A fire investigator remains on scene. A cause is still unavailable.
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CLARA KEARNEY, 86, died Monday, Jan. 2nd, at Jennie Edmundson Hospital, in Council Bluffs. Funeral services for CLARA KEARNEY are pending at the Rieken-Vieth Funeral Home in Oakland.
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STOCKHOLM (AP) — Britain's Prince William and Duchess of Cambridge have taken a shot at bandy hockey to kick off a visit to Sweden and Norway.
William and Kate, who is pregnant with their third child, began their four-day tour Tuesday with a visit to an outdoor ice-skating venue in Stockholm. Later they will head to the royal palace for a luncheon with Swedish King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia before visiting a museum that tells the story of the Nobel prizes.
Their trip also includes a visit to a medical institute to meet academics and discuss Sweden's approach to managing mental health challenges, a subject the royals have campaigned about.
The royal couple, both 35, will continue to Norway on Thursday for a two-day visit.
Glenn (foot/ankle) practiced fully Friday and is listed as questionable on the injury report for this week's game in Cincinnati.
Glenn has missed two of the team's four games, as he continues to have long-term trouble with his feet. It looks like he might be able to go in some capacity Sunday, while rookie Dion Dawkins will be at the ready again to relieve Glenn if needed.
It was 242 years ago today that the Second Continental Congress voted to approve a resolution declaring independence from Great Britain. The Declaration of Independence itself was dated July 4, and that's the date that stuck.
April 24 (Reuters) - Beijing Teamsun Technology Co Ltd :
* Sees Q1 FY 2018 net profit to be 18.7 million yuan
* Says Q1 FY 2017 net loss was 8.9 million yuan
* The main reasons for the forecast are contribution of cloud computing sector and increased investment return
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AUGUSTA,Ga (WJBF) Augusta Commissioners say reassigning the city’s Chief Probation Officer was necessary to keep the city from getting sued.
Commissioners voted at last week’s meeting to make Chief Probation Officer Marie Boulton the deputy warden at R-C-C-I.
THAT position was eliminated more than 5 years ago.
Commissioner Wayne Guilfoyle voted against it, and blasted the move, calling it just plain wrong.
But at least one other commissioner says Guilfoyle is wrong.
“”We came out a whole lot cheaper taking one of the jobs that was vacant and put her in it versus being sued the city now I guess commissioner Guilfoyle has plenty of money so he can pay that lawsuit I totality disagree with that I think he’s wrong that we were out of place to do that,” says Commissioner Marion Williams
Boulton had hired an attorney after she was placed on administrative leave from her job at the probation office by Judge David Watkins.
Her salary at R-C-C-I will be 79-thousand dollars per year.
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — Volunteers are wanted to help repair the Newport News Police K-9 Unit’s obstacle course.
The event takes place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 24 and will feature a demonstration by members of the K-9 unit and chance to meet the dogs and their handlers. Spike’s K-9 Fund will also be on hand.
Event donors are providing supplies needed to build and repair the obstacles, but volunteers are still needed. You don’t have to have any building experience; all skill levels are welcome. Food will be provided for all volunteers as well.
The event will be held at the Newport News Police K-9 kennels, located at 100 City Farm Road. It’s free and open to the public. Learn more about the event here.
McLaren were hopeful at the beginning of the season that they would be able to drastically improve their run of poor performances over the past few years.
Both Fernando Alonso and Stoffel Vandoorne finished inside the top 10 in the first two races of the campaign, but have only achieved that four times in the seven Grands Prix since.
The last four races have been particularly worrying for McLaren with Vandoorne only finishing 12th or worse while Alonso has been forced to retire twice.
It means they currently sit sixth in the 2018 Constructor standings and they have taken the decision to revamp the backroom staff with Boullier resigning from his role.
SAN MARCOS – One time Uber and Lyft driver Jeremy Vague, 37, stood trial and was sentenced on Dec. 29 to one year in prison for his role in an assault on two of his female passengers.
Vague pleaded guilty at a prior hearing to the charges of felony false imprisonment by force, and misdemeanor counts of indecent exposure and sexual battery. Vague admitted to being responsible for a Sept. assault on two female passengers who were using the popular driving service. One of the victims was an 18-year-old student of Palomar College.
Vague had been originally arrested and held in a Vista county jail without bail for suspicion of kidnapping with intent to commit robbery or rape, assault with the intent to commit a felony, and forcible sexual penetration.
Hello Today in the Sky readers! I have a quick schedule update to share with you. I'll be on vacation through Sunday, July 8.
Today in the Sky will be updated less frequently than usual while I am away, though you may notice some contributions from my USA TODAY colleague Bart Jansen.
In the meantime, I'll be posting photos and updates from the road. You can follow me on Facebook and Instagram for the latest on my flights and for a glimpse of what I'm seeing on the ground. And there may be some updates on Twitter, too. I look forward to joining you back here at Today in the Sky again on Monday, July 9.
The Greek coastline of the Agean Sea is seen from a British Airways Boeing 767 as it approaches the Athens airport on June 28, 2018.
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ABUJA, March 29 Nigeria's central bank has approved a licence for the Development Bank of Nigeria, the finance ministry said on Wednesday.
The bank aims to support small-scale businesses as the country contends with its first recession in 25 years. It has a commitment from the World Bank for $1.3 billion in seed money. (Reporting by Felix Onuah; Writing by Alexis Akwagyiram; Editing by Andrew Roche)
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OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Tuesday the deadly van attack in Toronto on Monday had not changed the country’s threat level or security preparations for a G7 summit in Quebec in June, adding that Canadians must not live in fear.
Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau listens to a question while speaking about an incident where a van struck multiple people in Toronto, on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, April 24, 2018. REUTERS/Chris Wattie
Speaking to reporters outside of parliament, Trudeau said it would take time before the motives of the attacker were understood, but that all Canadians stood with Toronto in the wake of the attack, which killed 10 and injured 15 others.
Mack (shoulder) did not play in Sunday's preseason loss to Detroit.
Mack missed several practices last week, though the shoulder injury isn't thought to be serious. Head coach Chuck Pagano has raved about his performance in training camp, but Mack will likely need to showcase his talents in a preseason game if he's going to climb the depth chart early in the season. He's currently battling Robert Turbin and Josh Ferguson for touches in the backfield behind Gore.
The Weinstein Co. board of directors has pressured Weinstein to step down from the company he helped create, said a person familiar with the board’s deliberations who was not authorized to speak publicly. Weinstein has resisted, hoping to weather the storm. Discussions between Weinstein and the board have been heated and contentious, the person said.
82 employees may lose their jobs if the Telenor Board decides to agree with the proposal to close down the customer service department in Harstad.
The board meeting will be held on 17th October. The employees in Harstad were informed of the proposal at a meeting Thursday morning, reports NRK and the Harstad Tidende. The customer center may close on 1 December.
“It’s a hard day for the staff,” says leader in the mobile division in Telenor, Bjørn Ivar Moen.
Telenor management met Thursday with Harstad mayor Marianne Bremnes.
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APOLLO, Pa. (AP) - A Pennsylvania family has been reunited with its dog 10 years after the dog went missing.
Debra Suierveld and her family assumed their dog Abby had died after she ran away in 2008 from their home in Apollo. Decade-old sadness turned to joy Saturday when Suierveld received word someone had found the dog.
George Speiring says the black Labrador mix showed up on his front porch in Lower Burrell, 10 miles (16 kilometers) west of Apollo. Speiring contacted Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley, which discovered the dog's microchip and was able to contact Suierveld.
Someone had taken good care of Abby over the years.
Suierveld says Abby is in great health and still remembers the commands the family taught her. Suierveld says her family has planned a reunion dinner Sunday to welcome Abby back.
AURORA, Colo. — A man described as armed and dangerous was in a standoff with the Aurora Police Department on Wednesday morning.
The man barricaded himself in a business at 3095 S. Peoria St., on the northwest corner of East Dartmouth Avenue, about 7:30 a.m., police said.
Police said the man is known to be armed in the past and has a violent criminal history.
Both directions of Peoria Street were closed between Cornell Avenue and Parker Road.
Police advised people to avoid the area until the situation was resolved.
The suspect has not been identified.
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Van Wert Area Photography Club will take place on Thursday, Feb. 9, at 7 p.m. at 114 S. Race St. in Van Wert. Members will have to decide on the five categories for the county fair's photo exhibit, approve the changes in the treasurer's report, accept the secretary's report, and formulate plans for the future.
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× University of Iowa Proposing Seven Percent Tuition Increase
IOWA CITY, Iowa — One week after Iowa State University proposed a 7% tuition increase, the University of Iowa is calling for the same thing.
President Bruce Harreld made the request to the Board of Regents Task Force. Tuition will increase by 7% each year for the next five years. The cost to attend the U of I will go up from $7,400 to $10,500 by the fall of 2022.
Harreld says this is what it will take to increase student success, faculty pay, and hire more staff.
Smart provided nine points (2-7 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 5-5 FT), five rebounds, four assists, three blocks and one steal across 25 minutes during a 92-87 win over the Bucks on Tuesday.
In his first game since March 11, Smart was quite good as he hauled in an impressive all-around line. He was given 25 minutes, so his workload wasn't very limited. Smart will figure to be a key piece for as long as the team remains in the postseason.
Real Estate Group Of The Year: Dentons
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 4:34 PM EST) -- Dentons LLP's real estate team has been helping to reshape the Chicago skyline, including assisting on a $1 billion deal to redevelop four blocks around Union Station, and is regularly a go-to for top financial institutions like U.S. Bancorp Community Development Corp., earning the firm a spot among Law360’s 2017 Real Estate Groups of the Year.
The group, which has about 100 lawyers throughout the U.S. and more than 1,300 lawyers worldwide, had a busy 2017 with work that cut across development, finance, leasing and more....
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Tourists watch an 'Anti-Japanese War' show in Baiyangdian, Hebei Province on Thursday. The scenic lake area has seen more than 1 million visitors this year as of July 30. Photo: CFP
Like it or not conference realignment is a part of big time college athletics. In 2013 conference realignment sent ripples through the Big East as Syracuse, Connecticut and other schools parted ways with the conference.
Leaving a conference after so many years had schools like Syracuse and Connecticut wondering what life after the Big East would look like. WAER's Nate Dickinson examines the success and struggles for the two programs so far.
March 28 Medical System Network Co Ltd:
* Says it will buy 210 shares of its Sapporo-based 90.2 percent owned subsidiary, which is engaged in operation of insurance pharmacy, at 1.2 billion yen in total on April 4
* Says it will hold 100 percent stake in the subsidiary after acquisition
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MANILA, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Budget airline group AirAsia is looking at buying Boeing 787s to expand the fleet of its long-haul arm AirAsia X, Chief Executive Tony Fernandes said on Friday.
“AirAsia X will need more planes. We are now looking at (Airbus) 330 (and) 350s, (Boeing) 787,” Fernandes told reporters on the sidelines of a business forum in Manila.
The AirAsia group, which has already ordered A330s and A350s, has been exclusively linked to Airbus planes but industry experts say Boeing 787s could fit into its long-haul operations. (Reporting by Karen Lema; Writing by Manolo Serapio Jr.; Editing by Muralikumar Anantharaman)
Two small banks — Bank of the Ozarks and BancorpSouth — have recently announced plans to ditch their holding companies, but more could be around the corner, according to Tom Michaud, CEO of Keefe, Bruyette & Woods. A big reason why is that regulators haven't gone far enough in "harmonizing their approach" to oversight, he said at KBW's community banking conference last week.
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Christie Brinkley looked incredible as she supported her daughter – who is half her age – at the launch of Bella Magazine in New York.
The 64-year-old model was dazzling in a white one-shouldered jumpsuit alongside singer Alexa Ray Joel, 32.
Alexa is her daughter with her former husband of nine years, Billy Joel.
Christie, who starred in the video for Joel’s song Uptown Girl, was supporting Alexa, who is this month’s cover star.
Most people would love to be Just the Way You Are, Christie when they turn 64.
"Schizophrenia" is the most prevalent Psychotic disorder in today's population. Basic knowledge of Schizophrenia is necessary for everyone. This PPT brings to you "Schizophrenia" for your knowledge as well as a part of your course curriculum.
BEIJING – China's Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday that Stern Hu, an Australian citizen and former Rio Tinto executive jailed in China on bribery charges eight years ago, has been released.
Ministry spokesman Lu Kang made the announcement at a daily news briefing in Beijing.
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Mumbai: Two months after the state Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) act was rolled out, around 23 projects of Maharashtra Housing and Development Authority (MHADA) were successfully registered on the MahaRERA website on Wednesday. Of the 23 projects, 12 have been approved by the authority while the rest are still in process. According to a MHADA report, these 23 projects will be included in this year’s MHADA lottery.
The 23 projects from areas like Charkop, Tungwa Powai, Siddharth Nagar (Goregaon), Mahavir Nagar (Kandivali), Kannamvar Nagar (Vikhroli) and Gawhanpada (Mulund) will be added in the much-delayed MHADA lottery 2017.
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The Spartans have one of the toughest schedules in all of the Eastern Conference, and Jim Thorpe may be the toughest of the 10.
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"There's no official statement" on the Feb. 17 protests, Oregon AFL-CIO spokesman Russell Sanders says. Participating in a strike would almost certainly violate various collective bargaining agreements, which would allow employers to sue unions for damages—and win. This is why you may see union members supporting the Feb. 17 actions, but you won't see any official union endorsement. At a packed Feb. 12 meeting of the Portland chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America, hosted at the Service Employees International Union Local 503 hall on Southeast Foster Road, skepticism also reigned regarding Friday's so-called strike.
“Love, love, love! It may seem beyond your grasp, or perhaps it’s the last thing on your mind, but don’t be fooled. Someone in an unsatisfying relationship has an eye on you, so don’t bother looking. Just do your work and live your life, making whatever changes you need to stay calm, secure, and happy with your home life. A modest burst of good luck may find you in May or June, but expect excitement to rise in July. Fur doesn’t have to fly. Hearts can be happier. Enjoy peace while it lasts, then enjoy the emotional ride. Have a thrilling, romantic year!”
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The sound of machine gun fire disrupted a parents' day meeting at the Success Laventille Secondary School shortly after 11am, causing parents, teachers and students to take cover.
Inter Agency Task Force (IATF) officers are now at the scene. They have confirmed the shooting in the vicinity of the Laventille school is in relation to the murder of Navin Alexnder in Barataria earlier today.
Alexander, an employee of the San Juan Laventille Regional Corporation, was cleaning a drain on Twelfth Street, Barataria at around 7. 35 am, when a silver Nissan Tiida pulled up alongside him and one of the passengers shot him several times. No one was hurt in the shooting.
More information will be posted as it becomes available.
Adam Scott and Craig Robinson’s bromance continues on!
On Sunday’s episode of the freshman Fox comedy, Ghosted, Scott’s Max Jennifer and Robinson’s Leroy Wright get into the Halloween spirit by waxing poetic about being newly minted undercover Bureau Underground agents tasked to hunt down “make-believe stuff.” (Leroy’s words, not ours.)
In ET’s exclusive sneak peek, Max is beside himself over their secret new gig, but Leroy is less enthralled. The partners-in-crime bond over the “best weeks” of their lives and when Leroy says he once saw Prince “coming out of J.C. Penney,” Max declares his celebrity sighting has him “beat.” Who is it? A “celebrity” professor behind “the spaghetti theorem” no one’s even heard of. Nice try.
Max seamlessly transitions the topic of conversation to Halloween. “I’m taking my old LAPD partner’s kid trick-or-treating,” Leroy reveals. “He hasn’t been reaching out lately, so it was exciting to hear from him.”
Aditi Rao Hydari was snapped at the airport in ripped denims, comfy white shoes and a long denim jacket. While Athiya Shetty looked sporty in a grey sweatshirt and thigh high boots, Shruti Haasan looked pretty in a girly black dress.
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – The suspect in February’s massacre at a Florida high school made chilling cellphone videos announcing his intention to become the next school shooter, aiming to kill at least 20 people and saying “you’re all going to die.”
The three videos released by prosecutors Wednesday were found on the cellphone of suspect Nikolas Cruz after the Feb. 14 shooting at Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School that killed 17 people.
Cruz introduces himself in the first video and says he is “going to be the next school shooter of 2018.” He goes on to say that he wants to use an AR-15 to kill at least 20 people and specifies the high school in Parkland. He laughs and then says, “You’re all going to die.”
Cruz is charged with 17 counts of murder and 17 counts of attempted murder.
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White House: Secretary of State Pompeo to meet with senior NKorean official Kim Yong Chol in New York this week
Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on February 3 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events!
SHOWS THAT OPENED ON THIS DATE:
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Los Angeles, March 20 (IANS) Actress Margot Robbie has revealed that she has worn two dental retainers since she was 14 years old.
During an interview on Monday, Robbie talked about wearing a dental retainer and her latest film “Peter Rabbit”, reports dailymail.co.uk.
She voices Flopsy — a character who has a speech impediment — in the animated feature.
“I was saying earlier that when I wear my retainer at night it kind of gives me a bit of a lisp. I’m such a dork,” Robbie said.
Then she was asked why she wears a retainer. The actress revealed that she had worn two retainers since she was 14 years old.
“This is so embarrassing, I actually have two retainers, one for my bottom teeth which is for grinding my teeth and one for my top teeth which is just so my teeth don’t move,” she explained.
“The orthodontist, when I got my braces off when I was 14, said: ‘You’ll only need to wear it for two years but I am so paranoid that, 10 years later, I’m still wearing them.”
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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) – Jurors have not yet decided whether to convict a man accused of planning to attack a mosque in upstate New York.
The Chattanooga Times Free Press reports that the jury deliberated for seven hours Tuesday in the case of Robert Doggart. Deliberations are set to resume Wednesday morning.
Doggart has pleaded not guilty to accusations that he planned to attack a Muslim community called Islamberg.
Prosecutors have played a series of conversations Doggart had with a confidential informant in March 2015 and say the 65-year-old planned to use a rifle, a shotgun and thousands of rounds of ammunition in the attack.
His defense attorneys have argued that Doggart never had a consistent plan in place, was entrapped by a confidential informant and only wanted to conduct reconnaissance on Islamberg.
FILE - In this June 8, 2017 file photo, former FBI director James Comey speaks during a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on Capitol Hill, in Washington. Comey defended the agency Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018, on Twitter, writing, "All should appreciate the FBI speaking up. I wish more of our leaders would. " President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans have been attacking the FBI for its investigation of potential ties between Russia and Trump's 2016 campaign. Andrew Harnik, File AP Photo
A steady crowd was on hand in Ogallala throughout the day Saturday for the “Fight the Flames Music Festival” as 12 total acts performed in a benefit fundraiser for families and individuals who lost everything in a wildfire near lake McConaughy March 18th and 19th.
The event raised $21,000, bringing the total raised since March by the Ogallala/Keith County Chamber to $36,00 . Ogallala/Keith County Chamber event organizer Penny Metheny says they will finish up fundraising efforts soon, and will then begin distributing the much needed help.
Metheny said they are hoping to have all of the fundraising efforts wrapped up by the end of the month so money can be dispersed during the first week of May.
The mid-March fire destroyed over 1,000 acres of grassland, twenty four total structures…including six homes, several buildings and vehicles.
In this June 9, 2017, file photo, Minnesota Twins' Ervin Santana pitches to the San Francisco Giants during a baseball game in San Francisco. Santana tries to improve his All-Star credentials when he faces Robinson Cano, Nelson Cruz and the visiting Mariners on Wednesday.
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FUNCHAL, March 29 Madeira renamed its airport in honour of Cristiano Ronaldo on Wednesday - although it is a new statue of the four-times world player of the year that is likely to grab the headlines.
The Atlantic island is where Ronaldo grew up, and the airport in its capital Funchal will now be known as "Aeroporto Cristiano Ronaldo".
The ceremony followed Portugal playing their first match on the island for 16 years, the hosts losing 3-2 to Sweden despite an early Ronaldo goal in the friendly on Tuesday.
Ronaldo, 32, was accompanied to the airport renaming by his girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez and mother Maria, and heads were turned when a statue with a debatable likeness to the image-conscious Real Madrid forward was unveiled.
Not everyone on Madeira agrees with the decision to rename the airport after Ronaldo, but his national-hero status was confirmed last year when he led Portugal to victory in the European Championship. (Reporting by Reuters TV, Editing by Ed Osmond)
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia’s Federal Security Service says it has arrested a suspected organizer of the suicide bombing in the St. Petersburg subway that killed 14 passengers.
The service, the FSB, said Monday the suspect was arrested in Odintsovo, a city just outside Moscow. It said the suspect was armed with a pistol and was of Central Asian origin, but did not elaborate.
The bomber in the April 3 blast was from Kyrgyzstan. The impoverished, predominantly Muslim countries in Central Asia are seen as fertile ground for Islamic extremists. Thousands of their citizens are believed to have joined the Islamic State group.
The FSB said the man arrested Monday was believed to have helped prepare the suicide bomber. At least eight others have been arrested in connection with the bombing.
A Waddell man said he canceled his flights with Southwest airlines but claims he wasn't reimbursed so he called 3 On Your Side.
March 29Zhejiang Unifull Industrial Fiber Co Ltd :
* Sees Q1 FY 2017 net profit to increase by 75 percent to 125 percent, or to be 37.2 million yuan to 47.8 million yuan
* Says Q1 FY 2016 net profit was 21.2 million yuan
* The reasons for the forecast are gains from newly merged energy unit and increased revenue from silk product
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/NBcR15
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AUGUSTA,Ga (WJBF) Augusta is still waiting to be paid for having its employees and equipment working on private property.
Last week Commissioners voted to authorize a settlement with Lincoln County property owners for 54 hundred dollars.
This was for the cost a city mini excavator and city employees working at the site back in March.
City Administrator Janice Allen Jackson explains how the city reached that total.
“The owners were very receptive in terms of paying the costs associated with the work that was done up there basically in simple terms identified the number of days the people who worked the value of that equipment if you were to try and rent that equipment from a local company and came up with a total that they agreed to pay,” said Jackson.
We asked Jackson why the equipment the employees went to the property and she said according to the sheriff’s office report they were directed by former Landfill Director Mark Johnson.
Johnson resigned his position in June.
The Aisenberg family later moved from their Florida home, WHICH authorities had bugged, to Steve Aisenberg's childhood home in Maryland.
SAN JACINTO, Texas — A San Jacinto County judge is out on bond Tuesday after he was indicted by a grand jury for burglary, tampering with a government record and forgery.
Judge John Lovett Jr, 51, was arrested in court Monday following an investigation into an incident that took place July 7, 2017.
The judge is accused of breaking into a Coldsprings, Texas courthouse and forging the San Jacinto County Clerk’s signature on an official government document, according to the indictment.
Lovett has been suspected without pay, court documents confirmed.
Minnesota landowners are on track for meeting the state's first deadline for putting buffer strips of vegetation between cropland and public waters.
The Board of Water and Soil Resources says 94 percent of parcels that require them will have pollution protections in place by the Nov. 1 deadline. Landowners who can't meet the deadline can get extensions until July 1 if they can show they have a plan for complying.
Landowners also need buffers along public ditches by Nov. 1, 2018.
Gov. Mark Dayton championed the 2015 buffer law to reduce farm pollution entering Minnesota waters.
While the statewide compliance rate looks high, many heavily agricultural counties in western and southern Minnesota have less than 80 percent compliance, and some with the most row crops are under 70 percent compliant.
Give your pet an extra coat of protection when he goes outside with these tick-repelling wipes.
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The State Patrol says a Minnesota man suspected of driving drunk with three children in the car was going nearly 100 mph before he was arrested.
The 33-year-old man, from St. Paul, was stopped by the State Patrol about 7:30 a.m. Saturday on Interstate 94 near Baldwin in St. Croix County.
The Star Tribune reports the driver was clocked at 96 mph in a 70 mph zone. He was booked into the county jail, posted bail and was released.
The children in his car were all under 16.
Chris Coleman praised Wales for taking care of business in Tbilisi after a 1-0 win over Georgia boosted their hopes of qualifying for the World Cup.
Tom Lawrence scored the only goal of the game early in the second half, his sweet strike from outside the penalty area proving enough to clinch three crucial points on the road.
France, Belgium & Portugal 3/1 all to win
While they had to survive the odd scary moment in the closing stages, Wales showed they can prosper without injured talisman Gareth Bale.
Coleman admitted the result was far more important than the performance in the battle to secure a top-two finish in Group D.
"It was a tough surface and we found it difficult at times," he told Sky Sports. "The players didn't disappoint.
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"We made some great situations which we didn't always capitalise on, but the commitment from the lads was great.
Villagers of Kasamanda in Chief Msoro’s area in Mambwe district have complained over the poor state of roads.
The villagers have told Breeze News that roads especially those linking the area to Katete district have not been worked on for over 20 years.
One of the villagers, Bornface Simushi says that Malambo Member of Parliament, Makebi Zulu promised during the late Chief Msoro’s burial that the Msoro-Katete road would be rehabilitated in June this year but nothing has been done up to now.
Mr. Simushi says that the villagers feel disappointed that nothing has been done especially that the law maker, who is also provincial minister got more votes from the area, for him to win the August 11 parliamentary election.
He claimed that Mr. Zulu has not visited the area from the time he was voted MP for Malambo constituency.
And when contacted Mr. Zulu indicated that he would be visiting Kasamanda this weekend.
Mr. Zulu invited the media to accompany him so that they can appreciate the situation on the ground.
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Ecuador judge orders ex-President Rafael Correa jailed for failing to appear in court as part of kidnapping probe
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Drug firm Lupin has received final approval from the US health regulator to market cevimeline hydrochloride capsules, used for treatment of symptoms of dry mouth in patients with Sjogren's syndrome, in the US market.
The company has received final approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) to market its cevimeline hydrochloride capsules 30 mg, Lupin said in a filing to BSE today.
The company's product is a generic version of Daiichi Sankyo Inc's Evoxac capsules, it added.
The company further said that it will commence promoting the product immediately. Evoxac capsules had US sales of USD 40.8 million as per IMS MAT September 2016 data, it added.
Shares of the company were trading 1.14 percent up at Rs 1,500.55 apiece on BSE.
An anonymous reader quotes 4K.com:White it's release status is unknown, the ultra-high definition footage is said to be spectacular. In the interview, Edwards says "You can't watch it without getting carried away... It just turns you into a child."
Law enforcement officials plan to announce charges Thursday against a dozen members of the Turkish president’s security detail for their involvement in a brutal attack on protesters outside the Turkish ambassador’s residence here last month, two American officials said on Wednesday.
While Mouse and Father Bennett travel to meet Marcus and Tomas, additional information regarding Mouse's unfortunate past is revealed.
Wal-Mart really soiled his reputation.
A Montana professor is suing Wal-Mart for libel because an employee listed the academic’s occupation as “toilet cleaner” on a fishing license application.
Montana State University assistant professor Gilbert Kalonde bought a state fishing license from a Wal-Mart in April 2015, and a store employee used Kalonde’s MSU I.D. when filling out an application form, according to a complaint filed in Gallatin County District Court.
But when the employee entered Kalonde’s occupation into a computer database, he wrote that the professor “cleans toilets,” the complaint charges.
The incident exposed Kalonde to “hatred, contempt [and] ridicule,” the suit claims.
Wal-Mart is looking into it, spokesman Ragan Dickens said.
“To our knowledge an administrative process to resolve this with Dr. Kalonde is ongoing,” Dickens told The Associated Press. “We’ve not been served with the lawsuit, but we take the claims seriously and will respond appropriately with the court.”
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LITTLE RIVER, SC (WMBF) - A Little River man is thanking his lucky stars after winning the lottery not once, but twice.
According to a press release, the unidentified man checked his Powerball ticket Monday and discovered he’d won $100,000.
The following morning, he realized he had a second ticket and won another $100,000.
He waited until he and his wife were in the car on the way to the Lottery's claims center in Columbia to tell her about the second win, according to the release.
"Wouldn't it be great if we know the other people that won," she said.
"You're looking at that winner," he said laughing. "The other ticket's on the dash."
The release stated the man bought both tickets at the Food Lion on S.C. 9 in Longs for last Saturday's $447 Million Powerball jackpot drawing.
Surprisingly, he missed the jackpot by only one number.
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The mobile gaming world today is a huge moneymaker, with in-app purchases generating way too much money in revenue. Even popular desktop games like Fortnite and PUBG are making their way to phones to get a piece of the pie. These types of games often have events, and the Play Store's 'My apps & games' page can now show notices for them.
The feature is pretty straightforward: it gives a short summary of the event in question in order to promote those who have it installed to hit 'Open.' In this instance, there's some sort of summoning event for the game Fire Emblem Heroes. The feature is definitely primarily meant for games, though other apps may also be able to take advantage of it.
Let us know if you've seen this for any other apps/games, as this is our first time seeing it.
March 28 Zhejiang Shibao Co., Ltd.:
* Says the co proposed to pay a cash dividend of 1 yuan for every 10 shares and use additional paid-in capital to distribute 15 new shares for every 10 shares, as the dividend payment plan for FY 2016
Source text in Chinese:goo.gl/0zdyoh
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YORK COUNTY, Va. (WAVY) — Authorities found a small set up used to possibly make methamphetamine inside a vacant York County home Wednesday.
A little after 3:20 p.m., deputies responded to the home, located in the 200 block of Choisy Crescent, for a reported burglary. After a search of the home, no one was found inside.
Authorities did find evidence of possible meth making materials in a trash can. This was treated like a small hazardous materials situation, but the York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office says no one was ever in danger.
Lt. Dennis Ivey with the sheriff’s office says this was the same home that was at the center of a death investigation last week.
With everything from top notch restaurants to saunas, these airline lounges strive to provide every possible comfort.
Qatar Airlines' Al Mourjan Business Lounge took the top spot in Skytrax's Top 10 Airline Lounges. Based in the Hamad International Airport, the lounge is designed with a resort feel in mind.
High ceilings and bronze walls surround a 24-hour deli that offers travelers every kind of sandwich they can think of. Sandwiches not your thing? There's no shortage of food options. The lounge also boasts a luxurious a la cart restaurant, where you can order everything from prime beef fillet steak to Indian butter chicken.
After eating, relax in front of any of the numerous widescreen TV's spread throughout the lounge, or drop into a game room filled with arcade games and pool tables.
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They can be as small as a rock or baggage tag, but foreign objects on the airport runway can have real consequences.
The Center City Revenue Finance Corp . approved two Downtown projects and changes for Belz Enterprises mixed-use development at Union Avenue and McLean Boulevard in Midtown on Tuesday, Feb. 14. Belz Enterprises' revised PILOT application for a mixed-use project at the southwest corner of Union Avenue and McLean Boulevard was approved by the CCRFC Tuesday, Feb. 14. Wessman Development was approved for a 15-year PILOT to convert the Memphis College of Art Graduate School at 477 S. Main St .
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New Delhi: Adira's birthday party was a big extravaganza for all the Bollywood celebrities. From Kareena Kapoor and Katrina Kaif to Sridevi and Rekha, actresses of all times were present to bless Rani's two-year-old. All the dads and moms of Bollywood were present with their young ones at Adira's wonderland.We got to see Shilpa Shetty with son Viaan, Shah Rukh Khan with AbRam, Kareena Kapoor with Taimur, Karan Johar with Yash and Roohi, and also Katrina Kaif with a baby. Now whose baby was Katrina playing with? Well it is Ahil Sharma , nephew of her very favourite Salman Khan and son of Salman's sister Arpita.Take a look at the adorable duo.
FILE PHOTO: Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny attends a hearing after being detained at the protest against corruption and demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev, at the Tverskoi court in Moscow, Russia March 27, 2017. REUTERS/Tatyana Makeyeva/File Photo
MOSCOW Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny on Wednesday called on his supporters to hold protest rallies across the country on June 12, which is the annual Russia Day public holiday.
Navalny, who wants to run for president in 2018, was freed earlier this week from jail where he spent 15 days for his role in nationwide protests last month which ended with over 1,000 arrests.
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A federal judge in Texas has ruled that the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission cannot use Obama-era guidelines that restrict employers’ use of criminal background checks in any case against the state of Texas, which bars the hiring of convicted felons for many state jobs.
U.S. District Judge Sam Cummings in Lubbock, Texas on Thursday said the EEOC’s 2012 guidance marked a substantive change in the commission’s interpretation of the law but was adopted without public comment, so the EEOC cannot rely on it in cases challenging Texas state agencies’ hiring practices. Texas sued the EEOC over the guidance in 2013.
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Anna Louise Reed, 78 of Cadiz, died Tuesday, June 13, at Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, Ohio. She was born Dec. 7, 1938 in Cadiz, Ohio, a daughter of the late Frank Edgar and Rosetta Hython Strother.
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HOUSTON (AP) — A federal judge has ordered a civil trial of the Texas prison system and its leadership in a civil rights lawsuit arising from the heat-related death of an inmate.
In an 83-page opinion, U.S. District Judge Keith Ellison of Houston criticized the prison system for the 2011 death of Waco-area cab driver Larry Gene McCollum while he was serving a one-year sentence at the Hutchins State Jail near Dallas during the summer of 2011.
The lawsuit filed by his family accuses the prison system and its leaders of willful negligence by refusing to air condition the state’s prisons.
Ellison wrote that McCollum’s death during a heat wave “was not simply bad luck but an entirely preventable consequence of inadequate policies.”
The ruling was sealed Friday and unsealed Tuesday.
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — A Muslim aerospace engineer has sued the Spirit Boeing Employees Association for religious discrimination stemming from a party at a lake in Wichita, Kansas.
The American Civil Liberties Union filed a federal lawsuit Friday on behalf of Munir Zanial, a Malaysian national of Indian ancestry.
The association declined to comment.
Zanial rented the group's lake last year to host a party to celebrate Malaysian Independence Day. The lawsuit alleges the association reported him out of fear he used the lake to hold an Islamic State meeting.
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It alleged an American flag that had been "desecrated ISIS symbols." But the flag was actually a Malaysian flag and the guests included people of Malaysian Indian ancestry, some wearing hijabs.
Spirit filed a complaint with the FBI, and the association terminated his rental benefits.
RAWALPINDI: An Applied Technologies Institute (ATIN) has been established by the National Logistics Cell (NLC) in Gilgit in collaboration with the Gilgit-Baltistan government and the Force Command Northern Areas (FCNA) so that the youth of GB are equipped with the latest technical education in order to have maximum job opportunities under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
The building is now complete and the NLC is now hiring trained faculty in fields of civil, mechanical and electrical technology, according to a local English daily. ATINs are being run in Mandra, Dina, Amangarh and Khairpur.
The institutes are affiliated with the National Training Bureau and the National Vocational and Technical Training Commission. More than 5,000 students have been trained in these institutes. Classes are soon to begin in Gilgit as well.
French President Emmanuel Macron visits Senegal on Friday in a bid to build bridges with the former French colony and promote education.
A land spout was seen crossing County Road 110 in Round Rock this afternoon.
Jorden Hemenway, who recorded the land spout, wrote in a tweet the formation was larger before he could start recording, and it managed to knock over a sign and caused a road block with plastic barriers.
This happened in Round Rock, TX today. Was much bigger before i could get my camera out. Blew a sign over and pushed plastic barriers into the road causing a road block. #txwx @NWSSanAntonio pic.twitter.com/UAson9mQd8 — Jorden H (@Jorden_H7) July 4, 2018
Channel 6 meteorologist Zac Scott said land spouts differ from tornados because of the way they form.
"A tornado comes from a thunderstorm with a rotating updraft," Scott said. "A land spout comes from a towering cumulous cloud interacting with a boundary. We have convergence along the boundary that's being stretched in the vertical as the towering cumulous grows on top of the boundaries. They're usually brief and produce little damage."
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Tina Turner working on sequel to her 1986 memoir I, Tina
Tina Turner is not done telling her story. The rock superstar is working on a sequel to her 1986 memoir I, Tina, Atria Books told The Associated Press on 11 December.
The new book is called Tina Turner: My Love Story and will come out next October, timed to the singer’s 60th year in music.
Seventy-eight year-old Turner says in a statement that she will write about everything from “finding love” to surviving a “life-threatening illness” she had never disclosed before.
Turner, who endured a horrifying marriage to musician Ike Turner, married Erwin Bach in 2013. She is known for such hits as Proud Mary and What’s Love Got To Do With It, the title of a 1993 biopic starring Angela Bassett as Tina Turner and Laurence Fishburne as Ike.
A fire took the life of a Puxico man Sunday, and the fire marshal is investigating the cause.
49-year old Robert Wallace was alone at the house in the 400 block of Brown Avenue, and he was killed along with his dog.
Nothing has been released on how the fire started.
Wallace’s autopsy will be tomorrow.
Benn assisted on the Stars' lone goal in a 2-1 shootout win over the Rangers on Monday.
After a five-game drought, Benn has a goal and four assists over the last six games. He's also put up 21 shots in the last four games. He is looking like his old self again and is a reliable start in pretty much any format.
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NEW YORK (AP) – Travelers looking to take a cheap Delta Air Lines will soon need to pay for even one piece of checked baggage when flying to Europe or North Africa.
The airline said this week that it will charge Basic Economy passengers $60 for the first bag and $100 for a second. The fees will apply to tickets bought after Dec. 6 and for flights after April 10 originating from the U.S. and Canada.
There is no change in policy for more expensive international flight tickets or for flights to other regions. Delta is currently expanding its Basic Economy flights for overseas travelers.
For domestic travel, Delta already charges $25 for the first bag and $35 for the second.
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ST. JOSEPH, MO (AP) – Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid announced Sunday that rookie quarterback Patrick Mahomes will now be the backup quarterback.
Reid said the move was not because of the performance of quarterback Tyler Bray, who was starting quarterback Alex Smith’s backup on Friday.
“We are going to give Patrick a chance to work with the twos like Tyler (Bray) has had here the last couple of weeks,” Reid said. “It is not because of Tyler’s performance in the game. I think he actually played very well and Patrick did a nice job too.”
In Friday’s game against the San Francisco 49ers, Mahomes finished 7-of-9 for 49 yards and a touchdown.
Reid said all three of his quarterbacks performed well in the Chiefs’ 27-17 loss to the 49ers.
“It gives him an opportunity to step up and work with that second group and see what he can do there,” Reid said. “While I am on quarterbacks, Alex (Smith) like I mentioned yesterday, did a nice job. All positive at that position.”
NJ Transit said Northeast Corridor, North Jersey Coast, Raritan Valley, and Midtown Direct trains are still delayed by 30 minutes as of 8:15 a.m.. Private buses and PATH trains, as well as NJ Transit buses will accept train tickets at Newark Penn Station, Hoboken and 33rd Street in Manhattan.
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A Toledo man who struck a 2-year-old boy in the abdomen, causing serious injuries, pleaded guilty Monday to endangering children. Ruben R. Castro, 28, of the 600 block of Oswald Street faces up to eight years in prison when he is sentenced Feb. 27 by Lucas County Common Pleas Judge Dean Mandros.
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On February 1, 2018, Melvin Paul Siedband, beloved husband of the late Dorothy “Dottie” Siedband (nee Shilmover); devoted father of Eric “Rick” Siedband (Carol Sarnat) and Marc (Debbie) Siedband; loving grandfather of Elan, Michael, David and Kyla; loving great-grandfather of Pasha. Services at SOL LEVINSON & BROS., INC., 8900 Reisterstown Road, at Mount Wilson Lane, on Wednesday, February 7, at 10 a.m. Interment at Beth El Memorial Park, Randallstown. Please omit flowers. Contributions in his memory may be sent to, Agrace Hospice & Palliative Care, 5395 E. Cheryl Parkway, Madison, WI 53711.
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Farmers National Banc Corp. of Canfield – the parent company of Farmers National Bank – was selected to receive the prestigious 2017 Raymond James Community Bankers Cup by Raymond James, a nationwide financial services institution.
Raymond James examined every exchange-traded bank in the country with assets between $500 million and $10 billion. Of the 272 banks that qualified, only 28 were selected for the award.
This is the sixth year for the award and the first year that Farmers has won.
The Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, has presented the 2018 budget estimate before the Lagos State House of Assembly.
The projected budget size is One Trillion, Forty-six Billion, One Hundred and Twenty-one Million, One Hundred and Eighty-one Thousand, Six Hundred and Eighty naira (N1,046,121).
The budget is tagged Budget of Progress and Development.
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Who doesn’t love free tacos?
Thanks to the Golden State Warriors 118-113 road win against the Cleveland Cavaliers in game three, Taco Bell is giving away free tacos on Tuesday.
Before the 2017 NBA Finals began, the taco chain offered a free Doritos Loco Taco if a team “stole” a road win during the series.
The Cavaliers took game four 137-116 but eventually fell to the Warriors 129-120 Monday night, securing Golden State’s second title in three years.
Customers can grab their free taco at participating Taco Bell locations between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. There is a limit of one taco, which is valued at $1.69 each.
Learn more about the “Steal a Game, Steal a Taco” promotion here.
KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has directed IG AD Khawaja to control growing street crimes in Karachi and report to him on a daily basis.
Chairing the 18th meeting of Sindh Apex Committee here on Monday, Shah said that he want to see a Karachi free from street crimes. In this connection, he directed the IG to report him daily.
Speaking to the media after the meeting, Advisor to Chief Minister Maula Bux Chandio said members of the meeting were agreed that the federal government lacks a comprehensive policy over banned organisations.
The meeting was attended, among others, by IG AD Khawaja, Karachi Corps Commander Lt Gen Shahid Baig and DG Rangers Maj Gen Mohammad Saeed.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Reed's Inc:
* Reed's Inc. announces second quarter results
* Q2 revenue $8.9 million
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Update from Nebraska Department of Corrections
The Nebraska State Penitentiary has placed five of eight housing units in modified operations. The facility returned to normal operations on Thursday, following which there were multiple incidents of suspected K2 (synthetic cannabinoid) use. Attending to each incident requires significant staff resources, which results in the need to modify facility operations.
Individuals in housing units 2, 3, 6, 7 and 8 will have no visits through Sunday, October 8, 2017.
Individuals in housing units 1, 4 and 5 will operate normally, which includes their normal visiting schedule.
The investigation into the source of the K2 is ongoing.
A man was shot and killed on East 79th Street and St. Clair Avenue in Cleveland on Sunday. (Source WOIO)
A man was shot and killed on East 79th Street and St. Clair Avenue in Cleveland on Sunday. Police said about 20 minutes after midnight the victim was shot in the chest, he died after he was transported to a local hospital.
There were two other shootings in the city around 2:30 a.m. on Aug. 13. One male victim was shot in his knee.
A 37-year-old man was shot in the arm on the 12700 block of Forest Avenue.
This story is developing, we will update this story as more information becomes available.
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The Flames Under-20 national team was on Monday booted out of the ongoing Cosafa tournament in Zambia.
Malawi started their campaign by beating Swaziland before playing a goalless draw against Zambia.
On Monday against Uganda, the team took the lead in the 70th minute through substitute Madinga but Uganda equalised through Tumwesigye 10 minutes later.
This means Malawi who have five points are officially out of the tournament while Uganda are through to the semifinals having amassed seven points.
Other members of the group were hosts Zambia as well as Swaziland.
The Junior Flames went to Zambia with all national team coaches namely Gerald Phiri, Deckreck Nsakakuona, Peter Mponda and Ronny Van Geneugden.
Ottawa police arrested two people on drug and gun possession charges in McKellar Heights near Baseline Road and Clyde Avenue on Friday.
After executing a search warrant in a home on Castle Hill Crescent, police seized a loaded Smith and Wesson handgun, a high-capacity magazine, marijuana, a prohibited device and $650.
Mohamed Atef, 20, and Karoline Kaiss, 22, of Gatineau have each been charged with possession of Schedule I and II substances, as well as knowingly possessing a restricted weapon obtained by crime and possession of a prohibited device. Atef was additionally charged with breach of probation.
The two are to appear in court on Saturday.
The hunt is on for a man who sexually assaulted a woman at a building in the city’s Financial District then took off in a cab.
Toronto Police say the victim, 49, was on the concourse level of a building near King St. W. and York St. when the sex attack occurred around 11:45 p.m. on Thursday.
“A man sexually assaulted her and fled in a taxi,” Const. Caroline de Kloet said Saturday.
Investigators have released an image of a suspect, captured by a taxi’s security camera, in the hopes members of the public recognize the unidentified man and come forward.
The suspect is described as 20 to 30 years old, about 5-foot-7, 175 pounds, with short black hair and was carrying a dark-coloured knapsack.
Anyone with information regarding the man’s identity or whereabouts is urged to call police at 416-808-7474 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477).
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The team at Bacchus is pleased to host an evening with Cyril Delarue, Bollinger’s Commercial Director and great nephew of Lily Bollinger. Join us for a five-course dinner prepared by Executive Chef Nick Wirth with pairings from the Bollinger collection, including the exceptionally rare 2002 R.D. Champagne. For all champagne lovers, this is an opportunity not to be missed.
Price: $150 per person, plus tax and gratuity
MOSCOW, March 31 Russia's United Capital Partners (UCP) fund said on Friday it had sold a significant number of preferred shares in oil pipeline monopoly Transneft to a group of financial investors.
The fund did not reveal any further details. According to Moscow Stock Exchange data from March 27, 1,104,139 of Transneft's preferred shares were sold on that day in over-the-counter deals for more than 169 billion roubles ($3 billion).
Transneft has said that as of Jan. 20 2016, UCP owned more than 1.104 million - or more than 70 percent - of its preferred shares.
Transneft stock is widely held by emerging-markets and Russia-dedicated funds. Its preferred shares, issued as part of a privatisation in 1995-1996, account for 22 percent of its equity.
($1 = 56.4160 roubles) (Reporting By Vladimir Soldatkin; Editing by Jack Stubbs)
ISLAMABAD: Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has extended the date for registration of votes in the electoral lists by 30th of this month.
According to the ECP, the date has been extended keeping in view the requests received from different segments of the society.
The spokesperson of the ECP has asked the people to visit the nearby display centers or the District Election Commission office to get their votes registered or have their details corrected.
A storm system will bring rain today and cooler weather Thursday. Rain will move in this morning and will continue at times into the afternoon. Thunderstorms are also possible. This storm system will move away late this evening, and it will clear and cool down quickly. Thursday will be sunny and cooler, with highs in the mid to upper 50s. Warmer weather will move in Friday, and it will stay warm through the weekend with temperatures in the 60s and 70s. A few showers are possible late Saturday and Saturday night, but should be gone by early Sunday morning. Warm weather will continue into next week.
Today, mostly cloudy, breezy and mild with rain and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 60s.
Tonight, decreasing clouds and cold. Lows 32-34 inland, 36-37 beaches.
Thursday, mostly sunny and cool. Highs 55-60.
Hypnotist Jim Spinnato will perform a show for the benefit of the Jonathan Law Post Prom on April 20, at 7 p.m. in the Jonathan Law auditorium.
Pre-purchased tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students. Tickets at the door are $15 for adults and $10 for students.
Doors open at 6 p.m. Watch friends and classmates get hypnotized.
For more information or for tickets contact [email protected] or call 203-231-0510.
April 20 Aldeyra Therapeutics Inc:
* Aldeyra Therapeutics Inc receives orphan drug designation from the U.S. Food And Drug Administration for ADX-102 in sjögren-larsson syndrome
* Aldeyra Therapeutics Inc- FDA granted Aldeyra's novel compound ADX-102 orphan drug designation for treatment of congenital ichthyosis
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BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - Rep. Steve Scalise, the House's third-ranking Republican, is known as much for his backslapping, hearty embrace of the lighter side as he is for his rock-solid conservatism and allegiance to the GOP.
Scalise is in critical condition following surgery, the hospital said, after being shot in the hip Wednesday during a GOP baseball practice in Virginia. The shooting stunned his home state and rocked the halls of Congress.
Nationally, Scalise is the party-line vote-getter for House Republicans and a fierce proponent of the GOP health care law. Back home, he's the kid from the Italian family who's become one of the most powerful men in Congress while remaining rooted in Louisiana.
In this May 17, 2017 photo, Majority Whip Rep. Steve Scalise, R-La., speaks with the media on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
When he campaigned for his leadership job, Scalise handed out commemorative baseball bats and served up a Cajun dinner.
Lazio midfielder Lucas Leiva has revealed he will be supporting Liverpool when the Premier League outfit face AS Roma in the Champions League semi-final.The first leg of the last four of the European competition will be played at Anfield on 24 April. The return leg will played in Rome next midweek. Lucas, who spent a decade at the Merseyside club, left the English side and made a switch to Lazio last summer.​Lucas’ current employers are arch-rivals to Roma, who are his former club’s next opponent. The Brazilian stressed the Chammpions League semi-final will be a great experience for Liverpool.“It will be a great night, for sure. For the players, a good experience,” Lucas told Liverpool’s official website “It’s a big game, a semi-final. It maybe won’t be that different from some games that I experienced with Liverpool - the Europa League, that game against Dortmund and then Villarreal. I’m looking forward to it and I’ll be supporting Liverpool for sure."
Speed kills. Look for Barzal to be difficult to contain… Gourde is an exciting part of Tampa’s underated third line… Top-line winger Milano has been clicking with Nick Foligno and Oliver Bjorkstrand… It will be sink or swim for Sergachev on the Lightning blue line, and he’s likely going to plenty of opportunity to show his potential during a nine-game “tryout” that will determine whether or not he’s sent back to juniors to play for the Windsor Spitfires… There aren’t any bargains to be had in goal – at least not at tonight – but Greiss could be a solid play going against the Blue Jackets’ mix-and-match offense.
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Gareth Barry will join West Brom from Everton on Tuesday.
Goodison Park boss Ronald Koeman agreed to let the 36-year-old midfielder move after he told him of his desire to play week in, week out.
And that opened the door for Baggies chief Tony Pulis, who has been tracking the former England star all summer.
Barry, who has made 628 Premier League appearances, is on the brink of passing Ryan Giggs' record of 632.
And he will now be wearing West Brom's stripes rather than Everton blue when he does it.
Barry, who won 53 England caps, joined Everton from Manchester City in 2014 after a season-long loan.
He won the Premier League and FA Cup with City, and in the 2016-17 campaign he was voted Player of the Season and Players' Player of the Season at Everton.
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In my childhood we spent most of free time at my grandmother's house on the coastline of Western Denmark. When I was 12 we moved from the area, my grandmother sold the house and my trips to this area started to be fewer and fewer as my teenage years went into adulthood. I kept going back for small day-trips, but in recent years I've grown more and more interested in returning, for longer trips, to this place which I once called home to document the places and feelings I recall of the vast, rough and remote coast at North Sea of Denmark (Vesterhavet).
I started this project in 2014, the place id' always looked back as my home, was no longer that. All my friends have, like myself, moved from the area - so returning home, no longer feels like home, but feels very remote and lonely.
Amarillo's average gas price rose 0.5-cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.18/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 147 gas outlets in Amarillo. This compares with the national average that has increased 1.1 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.40/g, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com.
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Live updates from UFC 222 in Las Vegas, Saturday March 3 from Southern California News Group reporter Brian Martin.
UFC 222
When: Saturday
Where: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas
Main event: Women’s featherweight champion Cris Cyborg (19-1, 1 NC) vs. Yana Kunitskaya (10-3, 1 NC)
Co-main event: No. 2 featherweight Frankie Edgar (21-5-1) vs. No. 3 Brian Ortega (13-0, 1 NC)
TV: Early prelims (3:30 p.m., UFC Fight Pass); prelims (5 p.m., FS1); main card (7 p.m., PPV)
Bowl season will surprise you. Few would have anticipated one of the postseason’s best offensive highlights coming from Florida vs. Iowa, but this was an incredible 85-yard touchdown reception by the Gators’ Mark Thompson, who broke six tackles en route to the end zone.
Irish marketers are reminded that the deadline for this year’s An Post Smart marketing awards is 5pm on Thursday, March 29. The awards aim to recognise and reward innovative marketing campaigns undertaken by Irish businesses of all sizes. The ‘Fox’ goes to campaigns voted as the most impactful, insightful, intelligent and innovative.
A single entry costs €150 and for the same submission in each extra category the cost is €80. A panel of 10 judges will adjudicate the entries. Among this year’s jury are Geoff Scully, Littlewoods Ireland; Geraldine O’Leary, RTE; Michael Gaynor, Toyota Ireland; Edel Kinane, Just Eat; Nicky Doran, Davy and Siobhán Lennon, Sunday Business Post.
The awards will be presented at a gala night in the Mansion House on Thursday, May 3.
A full list of categories for the Smarts is at www.anpostsmartmarketing.ie
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In 37 Grapefruit League at-bats, Machado is slashing .324/.359/.459 with a home run, eight runs scored and a stolen base.
Machado was mainly a utility player last season for the Tigers, but it appears he has the inside track on the second base job to begin the year following the offseason departure of Ian Kinsler. Machado is likely to hit ninth, and his career .603 OPS doesn't support an offensive explosion, but the playing time should be there, at least in the early going.
Police said the homeowner confronted the suspect at his front door and the armed man was shot. (Source: 3TV/CBS 5)
Police said a homeowner confronted and shot an armed man who refused to leave his house in west Phoenix.
It happened near 59th Avenue and Thomas Road just before 7 p.m. on Monday.
Police said the homeowner confronted the suspect at his front door and the armed man was shot.
The man was taken to the hospital where he should survive, police said.
Officers said the man was armed with a machete and another type of knife.
Officers are investigating.
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Subban will guard the cage in Friday's road game against the Wild.
Subban has struggled in his last three appearances dating back to Dec. 31 against the Maple Leafs, posting an ugly 3.66 GAA and .864 save percentage over that span. He did, however, manage to compile a 2-0-1 record during that stretch of poor play due to fantastic goal support from his teammates. The 24-year-old netminder will look to get back on track in a difficult road matchup with a Minnesota team that's 17-4-4 at home this season.
BEACHWOOD, Ohio– The Cleveland Division of the FBI is hoping the public can help identify the woman who robbed a Beachwood bank this week.
It happened at the First National Bank on Richmond Road just before 4 p.m. Wednesday.
According to the FBI, the woman passed a demand note to the teller and received an unknown amount of cash.
The suspect was possibly wearing a long black wig. She also had on a Cleveland Browns baseball cap and glasses, and was carrying a maroon purse.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Cleveland Division of the FBI or the Beachwood Police Department. Reward money is available for tips leading to an arrest. Calls can remain anonymous.
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New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) Thirty-nine Indians kidnapped by the Islamic State in Iraq’s Mosul in 2014 are dead, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said on Tuesday.
The minister told the Rajya Sabha that their bodies were spotted using deep penetration radar. The bodies were exhumed from mass graves and their identities confirmed by DNA tests, she said.
“The bodies were sent to Baghdad for DNA testing. The DNA of 38 Indians have been matched,” she said.
All of them were construction workers, mostly from Punjab, and were employed by an Iraqi company in Mosul.
They were taken hostage by Islamic State militants when they took control of the second largest city in Iraq in 2014. The workers were trying to leave Mosul when they were held hostage.
Minister of State for External Affairs V.K. Singh visited Iraq, days after Mosul was liberated by Iraqi forces from the rule of Islamic State.
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North Korea’s intermediate-range ballistic missile launch Sunday once again raised concerns over the reclusive country’s nuclear capabilities. Despite being at the receiving end of tough United Nations sanctions, North Korea has continued to stoke tensions with the West and its southern neighbor with its missile launches and efforts to bolster its nuclear program. On Monday, U.S.…
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Wichita, KANSAS- The family of Nancy Shoemaker is now circulating a petition, asking the Kansas Parole Board to keep one of her kidnappers behind bars.
Donald Wacker was convicted in 1991 of helping abduct 9-year-old Nancy from south Wichita and driving her into the country outside of Mulvane where Doil Lane then raped and strangled her.
Wacker’s parole hearing is set for Wednesday, October 18, at 10 a.m.
The Shoemaker family is collecting signatures on a petition and urging people to attend the hearing, in hopes of convincing the parole board to deny Wacker’s release from prison.
The hearing will be held on the first floor of Derby Police & Courts at 229 N. Baltimore.
Click here for a copy of the petition.
Annapolis police are searching for a 37-year-old Annapolis man they said is wanted for sexually abusing a minor.
The department said there is an arrest warrant for Carlos Montoya, who was charged with sexual abuse of a minor, second degree child abuse, second degree assault, indecent exposure and fourth degree sex offense.
Police said Montoya abused a minor "with whom he resided."
The man is described as Hispanic, 5 feet, 7 inches in height, weighing 140 pounds with brown eyes and black hair. He also has a barbed wire tattoo on his left arm, according to police.
Police do not know his address, but said he has worked as a carpenter in the area.
Anyone with information is asked to call 410-260-3439. To leave tips anonymously, people can call 1-866-756-2587. Police are offering a possible cash reward of up to $2,000 for information that leads to his arrest.
The four remaining All-Stars are invigorated by a visit from their families before their first challenge.
Almere City goalkeeper Chiel Kramer really dropped the ball and let RKC’s Pieter Langedijk take advantage of his wondering eyes tying up the game 1-1.
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St. Peter Claver Catholic School was on a brief lockdown Friday morning after what sounded like gunshots was reported outside a kindergarten classroom. Liz Fabian lfabian@macon.com
I was in a meeting recently with someone who works for a high-end audio company. He told me about his boss, who stands by the belief that when you’re listening to music you love, the quality of the sound is irrelevant. You bop along with the song whether you’re listening to an MP3 on cheap earbuds, or whether it’s playing from around the corner on an ancient radio on a street cart. The only thing high-quality sound gives you is your desire to seek it out more often, or perhaps, spend more time with it.
Kate Beckinsale has thanked fans for helping to keep the memory of her father Richard Beckinsale alive, 39 years after his death.
The Porridge and Rising Damp actor died of a heart attack on March 19 1979, when he was 31 and Underworld actress Kate was just five.
To mark the anniversary, Kate posted a picture on Instagram of Richard, her mother and herself as a baby.
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In the sweet snap, Kate is yawning as she is held by her parents.
The actress, 44, wrote: “We miss him every single day.
“Thank you to everyone who keeps him alive, with love. It’s really helped xxx #march19th.”
Richard Beckinsale played prison inmate Lennie Godber in classic 1970s sitcom Porridge. He was also known for playing medical student Alan Moore in the sitcom Rising Damp.
Most people don't realise it but space is full of junk from old rockets to debunk satellites which are on a collision course with operational spacecraft.
Crews are on the scene of a house fire in Richmond's Westover Hills area, where a family was able to get out safely. The call came in around 5:55 a.m. Tuesday for a report of a fire in the 5000 block of Evelyn Byrd Road.
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For impregnating an SS3 student, 5 teachers of the Polytechnic Academic Staff Secondary School Birnin Kebbi, have been fired. It was disclosed that the female student was also expelled from the school.
The five teachers were sacked following the recommendation of a committee set up by the school to investigate the matter.
“The committee submitted report on Monday and recommended that all the five teachers should be dismissed from service immediately.
“The management have dismissed the teachers and the victim was also expelled from the school.“When the committee interrogated each of the teachers, they confessed that they have been having sexual relationship with the victim separately, so, they were sacked immediately based on the committee’s recommendations”, a source disclosed to NAN.
According to reports, the affected teachers had forwarded an appeal against their dismissal to the school’s management board.
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The Essex Fun Fest kicks off this Thursday and runs all weekend.
Now in it’s 31st year, the four day festival features carnival rides, a parade, food, art & craft booths, sports tournaments, live entertainment, Bavarian gardens, a car show and fireworks. All the charm that a small town festival has to offer!
For more information, check out the Windsor-Essex Summer festival Guide.
Grey seals are adept at hunting fast, but as fish stocks decline and they suffer attacks from fearsome predators, their world is changing.
Man hurt in Roseland drive-by shooting
A man was hurt in drive-by shooting Wednesday afternoon in the Roseland neighborhood on the Far South Side.
The 23-year-old man was walking in the 9400 block of South St. Lawrence at 12:57 p.m. when someone in a four-door, green car fired multiple shots, according to Chicago Police.
He was shot in the left leg and taken in good condition to Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, police said.
Bruegger’s Bagels on South Avenue closed its doors Sunday as one of 30 Bruegger’s Bagels closing in the “eastern markets” base on financial performance. Moving forward, 240+ locations will remain open across the country, said a representative for Einstein Noah Restaurant Group, which owns Bruegger’s Bagels.
“The bakeries are primarily located in eastern markets including Washington D.C., Pennsylvania and Ohio. The decision to close the locations was based on financial performance and improved positioning for future growth,” according to the restaurant group.
The company “values their employees and will be taking steps to help ease the impact of the changes by finding suitable opportunities for as many managers and team members as possible,” said a representative of the company.
BERLIN, Aug 15 (Reuters) - The German economy grew by less than expected in the second quarter as net trade dampened an overall expansion which was driven by strong household spending and rising state expenditure, the Federal Statistics Office said on Tuesday.
Seasonally and calender adjusted gross domestic product (GDP) in Europe's biggest economy rose by 0.6 percent on the quarter, the data showed. This was slightly weaker than the consensus forecast of 0.7 percent in a Reuters poll.
But the growth rate for the first quarter was revised up to 0.7 percent on the quarter from 0.6 percent.
Unadjusted data showed the economy grew by 0.8 percent on the year in the second quarter. This compared with a consensus forecast of 1.9 percent. Adjusted for calendar affects, the yearly growth rate was 2.1 percent in the April-June period. (Reporting by Michael Nienaber; Editing by Madeline Chambers)
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Wasu Media Holding Co Ltd :
* Says it will pay cash dividend of 1.4 yuan(before tax)/10 shares for 2016 to shareholders of record on Aug. 17
* The company's shares will be traded ex-right and ex-dividend on Aug. 18 and the dividend will be paid on Aug. 18
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/ZsVpgj
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
Community Prayers about growing drug problem 25 June 2017 Saloma Baptist Church, 1505 West Saloma Road, Campbellsville, is hosting a Community Prayer Service on Sunday evening, June 25, 5pmCT/6pmET. The prayer service is sponsored by "Addicted to Prayer," a community based ministry working to raise awareness of and to encourage prayer about the growing drug addiction problems in our community.
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NEW YORK May 3 Private equity firm Carlyle Group LP posted first quarter earnings that handily beat expectations on Wednesday, in line with its peers, after a buoyant stock market lifted investment returns across the industry.
Carlyle earned an economic net income (ENI) of $364.6 million after taxes, more than six times what it earned a year earlier. That translated into $1.09 of ENI per share after taxes, well above analyst forecasts for 38 cents per share.
ENI is a crucial performance measure for U.S. private equity firms as it accounts for unrealized gains or losses in investments. (Reporting by Koh Gui Qing; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
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April 24 (Reuters) - Medical device maker Edwards Lifesciences Corp reported a 1.3 percent rise in first-quarter revenue on Tuesday on higher demand for transcatheter heart valves, its biggest business.
The company’s net profit fell to $206.6 million, or 96 cents a share, in the quarter ended March 31, compared with a $230.2 million, or $1.06 per share, a year earlier.
Net sales in the quarter rose to $894.8 million from $883.5 million a year earlier.
JERUSALEM (AP) - Palestinian officials say a 19-year-old has been killed in clashes with the Israeli military in the West Bank.
The health ministry says Ahmad Abu-Obeid was shot in the head Saturday during a stone-throwing confrontation near the northern West Bank town of Jenin. The Red Crescent says five other protesters were injured by rubber-coated bullets in the same incident.
The Israeli military had no immediate comment about the casualty, but said it was looking into reports of the injuries.
The military has been conducting arrests raids in the Jenin area in search of the killer of a West Bank settler earlier this month.
Israel had vowed to track down the killers of Rabbi Raziel Shevah, 35, who was shot multiple times from a passing vehicle as he drove.
The image, which appeared on some Facebook accounts in both Cambodia and Thailand this week, is a rare public insult aimed at King Norodom Sihamoni, a monarch who is largely respected and deemed above the country's political fray.
Two suspects were believed to be in Cambodia with the third thought to be in Thailand, he added, saying authorities would consider asking for help from Bangkok.
Sihamoni ascended the throne in 2004 following the abdication of his father King Norodom Sihanouk.
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MDL May Be On The Horizon In Opioid Litigation
The recent wave of opioid litigation has yet to hit its peak, as new suits filed by counties and municipalities against drug manufacturers and other companies in the supply chain roll in on an almost daily basis, and it is increasingly likely that a number ...read more
Lefty reliever Brian Flynn had a setback as he battles for a Royals bullpen spot. He will miss as much as two months after breaking a rib and have three non-displaced fractures in his vertebrae after he fell to the roof of his barn in McAlester Oklahoma. Manager Ned Yost addressed the freak injury.
“He was working on his barn and fell through the roof,” Yost said. “So he took a pretty good tumble, knocked himself out. He’s going to be eight weeks behind everyone else.”
Flynn is listed at 6’7, 250 pounds.
The Royals left a stall open for Yordano Ventura and wore patches on their jerseys in his memory as they held their first spring training workout Tuesday. Spring training begins three weeks after the 25-year-old pitcher died in a car crash in the Dominican Republic. Toxicology reports should be coming out any day.
Dec 10 (Reuters) - Hengtong Opti-Electric Co Ltd :
* SAYS IT SIGNS CONTRACT TO SET UP NEW ENERGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT JV WITH JAPAN'S FUJIKURA Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2jmBSvb Further company coverage: (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
Comedian Lost Voice Guy has reassured fans he’s doing OK, after suffering a fall ahead of Sunday’s ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ grand final.
The funnyman, real name Lee Ridley, became the first of this year’s acts to win a place in the 2018 final on Monday night. However, shortly after his victory, he suffered a fall in his hotel room.
Tweeting about the incident on Wednesday, Lee attached a photograph that shows his facial injuries, but promised he’ll be back on stage at the weekend.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Landsea Green Properties Co Ltd :
* Unit Hangzhou Langhui and Hangzhou Hongcheng entered into agreement
* Hangzhou Langhui agreed to sell and assign sale shares and sale loan at total consideration of rmb266.4 million
* Expected that group will record a gain on disposal of approximately rmb153 million Source text : (bit.ly/2vwR4JA) Further company coverage:
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President Jacob Zuma has signed a proclamation ordering the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to probe the department of correctional services and the Independent Development Trust (IDT) for flouting procurement rules, his office said on Monday.
This follows the procurement of fencing and other security material from service providers who failed to deliver, and the SIU will investigate allegations of serious maladministration, unlawful conduct on the part of state officials and unlawful expenditure of state resources.
It emerged last year that National Treasury had ordered the department of correctional services to cancel a contract worth R378 million for a new inmate management system with a company called Integriton, which is part of the Sasstec Group.
However, Zach Modise reportedly tried to defy the instruction from the office of the chief procurement officer.
Sasstec has done extensive business with the state, and one of its subsidiaries, SA Fence and Gate, has donated funds to the ANC.
Student-athletes must be a junior or senior and maintain a 3.50 grade-point-average to be eligible for the award. Stuckey holds a 3.94 GPA in Accounting and Strode posts a 3.60 in Nursing.
A total of 156 student-athletes from 85 institutions were honored by the NAIA.
Monday morning's storms put a temporary stop on flights arriving to the big airport.The stop meant a delay on flights departing other airports to get to Bush Intercontinental Airport.It also meant flights that were already in the air were forced to fly around the storm or be diverted. Thirty-five arriving flights at Bush and six arriving flights at Hobby were diverted to other airports.We talked to the Gilliam family who saw delays flying in from Dallas. It made for a long trip with their nine-month-old boy."We had to circle for a long time, with him crying on the plane," said Heath Gilliam.Departing flights were also delayed for up to 45 minutes Monday morning.
Thousands of people will descend on Listowel over the coming days for the 48th annual Writers’ Week Literary Festival.
The event was founded in 1970 in the birthplace of many of Ireland’s most prominent writers including John B. Keane, Bryan McMahon, Brendan Kennelly and George Fitzmaurice.
From today until Sunday, workshops, talks, discussions, walks and more will be held for all ages.
This year’s festival will be officially opened by poet Nuala Ní Dhomhnaill.
Edna O’Brien will be presented with the John B. Keane Lifetime Achievement Award and the Irish Novel of the Year sponsored by Kerry Group will also be revealed.
Download the programme at: http://writersweek.ie/ww2017/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Programme-2018.pdf
Steelville Fire Protection District Board President Michael “Tiny” Keen reported on Monday that there will be an adjustment made for the fire district on the ballot for the April election. Candidate Jay Martin will be removed from the list of potential board members because he is too young to serve on the board, according to Missouri Revised Statutes.
TORONTO, March 30 Canada's main stock index pulled back from a one-month high on Thursday as deal-related news pressured shares of Cenovus Energy Inc and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce.
The Toronto Stock Exchange's S&P/TSX composite index unofficially closed down 78.87 points, or 0.50 percent, at 15,578.76. Five of the index's 10 main groups ended lower. (Reporting by Fergal Smith)
Best audiobooks for a Texas road trip
As America celebrates its 242nd birthday, the city of San Antonio is celebrating its 300th. To mark this Texas Tricentennial, we asked the team at Audiobooks.com to create a custom playlist of titles from, about or set in Texas. See their Lone Star listening picks in the slideshow above.
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WASHINGTON — RJ Cole scored 24 points with five rebounds and eight assists and Howard beat Florida A&M 83-80 in overtime on Saturday.
The Bison (7-17, 4-4 MEAC) led all of overtime and a Dalique Mingo layup and two free throws by Charles Williams helped them take an 80-74 edge. FAMU’s Desmond Williams cut it to 82-80 from the line with 29 seconds to go but Justin Ravenel missed a 3-pointer in the final seconds.
Charles Williams added 22 points and five rebounds for the Bison who are on a four-game win streak. Mingo had 12 points and six rebounds.
After a back-and-forth first half, 3-pointers by Cole and Charles Williams gave Howard a 56-49 lead with 11:21 to go in regulation. FAMU fought back, outscoring the Bison 12-2 in the final 5:25, and a Desmond Williams layup tied the game 74-all. Cole, Charles Williams and Mingo missed four shots in the final 18 seconds, forcing the overtime.
Desmond Williams led the Rattlers (4-21, 3-6) with 33 points and 13 rebounds.
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The Baylor Bears won their first Big 12 Baseball Tournament Championship on Sunday.
The 5th-seed Bears beat 6-seed TCU 6-5 in 11 innings at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark in Oklahoma City to take their first crown and the conference's automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.
Shea Langeliers hit a 2-RBI single in the bottom of the 11th inning to walk it off.
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2018 Phillips 66 Big 12 Championship title winners for first time in program history!
#5 Baylor tops #6 TCU 6-5 on Shea Langeliers two-out walk-off single in 11th inning!#Elevate #SicTCU #SicEm⚾️ #Big12BSB pic.twitter.com/fA4g0W2PgJ — Baylor Baseball (@BaylorBaseball) May 27, 2018
The Bears are now 36-19. The NCAA Tournament regional sites will be announced Sunday night and the bracket will be revealed Monday.
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THE Christmas party night at Restaurante El Alto La Dolores was to raise funds for Elche Children's Home.
Those who attended had a fabulous night with Paula B, but unfortunately numbers were small compared with the usual charity nights at this venue.
Nevertheless, party goers were extremely generous, and included a number of cash donations.
The Mediterranean cruise was won by June Rowley, who promptly auctioned it, to raise further funds. In total, €594 was donated to the Children's Home and will be spent on new bedding, which is much needed.
On Valentine's Night there will be a further Charity Night for Elche Children's Home, and entertainment will be provided by the ever popular soul and Motown Star, Richie Alexander. Tickets will be available soon.
April 13 Kvb Kunlun Financial Group Ltd :
* Group is expected to record a loss for three months ended 31 March 2017
* Expected result due to decrease in leveraged foreign exchange and other trading income mainly resulted from low market volatility Source text : (bit.ly/2ovcjHW) Further company coverage:
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan’s northern Lower Peninsula is experiencing a bear boom.
The black bear population has risen 29 percent in the region since 2012 and almost 50 percent since 2000, according to wildlife management specialist Kevin Swanson of the Department of Natural Resources.
Swanson says complaints about nuisance bears are increasing, especially in the Baldwin management unit, which extends from Muskegon County north to Leelanau County.
Mlive.com says Swanson recently told the state Natural Resources Commission the bear harvest should be increased significantly in the Baldwin area.
He says the Upper Peninsula population has grown by a more manageable 11 percent since 2012.
There are about 9,700 bears in the U.P. and over 15,000 statewide. Swanson is proposing a quota increase from 5,806 in 2016 to 5,925 for the 2017-18 season.
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Twelve babies – 9 girls and 3 boys – were born at the Coimbatore Medical College and Hospital on New Year day.
The babies are doing fine and the CMCH authorities have presented them with Amma Baby Care Kit, hospital Dean Edwin Joe said.
The kit contains 16 baby care products including baby towel, bed, napkins, rattle, bath soap, liquid sanitizer and Sowbhagya Legiyam, a medical preparation to improve mother’s health. The kit was introduced by late Chief Minister Jayalalithaa in 2015.
WINNIPEG — Police in Winnipeg say a man was beaten and robbed after arranging a date online.
They say the man met the woman through an online dating site and went to meet her at a house after midnight today.
Officers say the man was assaulted at the home by several people and robbed before he was able to escape.
But he was chased down and assaulted for a second time on the street before he was able to get away safely.
Police say the man suffered minor injuries to his upper body and the investigation is continuing.
Rodgerick Wiggins has been a dancer almost his entire life, since his mother brought him into Kelli's Steps School of Dance when he was two years old. He now is an instructor and also a member of the Biloxi Police Department.
Five nationals of Cameroon were found dead in an apartment in Azerbaijan’s capital Baku on January 1.
The Cameroonian nationals – Njonyoh Nans Ekum, Nzemele Ezzambe Linus, Nikbenti Nombiye Leves, Senan Nike and Taken Pau Ata died from carbon monoxide poisoning in an apartment they had been rentering in Yasamal district, Baku, the district police office told APA on Jan. 2.
The police also reported that two of the victims – Njonyoh Nans Ekum and Nzemele Ezzambe Linus were students of Azerbaijan Technical University and the three others were football players.
The incident is under investigation.
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The concerts of the seventh edition of the Bucharest Jazz Festival start today, July 4, in the George Enescu Square.
Over 50 local and international artists will perform at the event, which will feature two concerts per night, ranging from loud jazz and folklore-infused groove rhythms to hard bop and R&B, Afro-Cuban jazz, chamber jazz and European folk.
The festival will open with a concert of Jan Garbarek Group featuring Trilok Gurtu. It will end with a performance by Cuban artist Gonzalo Rubalcaba, a four-time Grammy winner. He will perform alongside drummer Pedrito Martinez, known for his collaborations with Paul Simon, Brice Springsteen and Sting.
The festival includes, besides concerts, several other events such as conferences, workshops, and the New Jazz Performers competition.
The program of the event can be checked here. Entrance to the concerts is free of charge.
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Monday, December 11, 2017
The ship that sank in 65 B.C. off the coast of the Greek island of Antikythera and that once held the famous mechanism that ancient Greeks used to plot the motion of celestial bodies has yielded intriguing new discoveries thanks to a customized metal detector put to use in the 2017 field season. The team turned up a bronze plate decorated with a bull, and an arm from a previously unknown bronze statue, which joins seven to nine other statues previously found at the underwater site. According to the project’s codirector Brendan Foley of Lund University in Sweden, who is working in cooperation with Angeliki Simosi, director of the Ephorate of Underwater Antiquities, the new finds hint that there may be even more ancient Greek artwork lying beneath the sand.
Two men have been charged in connection with a break-in at an Aberdeenshire shop.
Alcohol and cigarettes were reported stolen from the store in Newburgh early on Monday morning.
A crash police were linking to the incident was later reported on the A90 at Balmedie.
Two men, aged 20 and 21, have now been charged in connection with the break-in, and other alleged offences including the theft of a vehicle.
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Barcelona confirmed the signing of Guangzhou Evergrande midfielder Paulinho for €40 million (£36 million) on Monday.
The Blaugrana noted the deal was done and the amount paid in a statement on their official website.
"Paulinho will undergo a club medical on Thursday and the signing of the contract and the official presentation of the new Barcelona player will also take place on Thursday," the bulletin continued.
This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.
WASHINGTON, March 18 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump will unveil a plan on Monday to combat the opioid addiction crisis that includes seeking the death penalty for drug dealers and urges Congress to toughen sentencing laws for drug traffickers, White House officials said on Sunday.
The White House plan will also seek to cut opioid prescriptions by a third over the next three years, officials said in a news briefing.
Trump will outline his proposals at an event in New Hampshire, which has been hit hard by the opioid epidemic. (Reporting by Ayesha Rascoe and Pete Schroeder; Editing by Sandra Maler and Peter Cooney)
More than 500 healthcare and medical experts and entrepreneurs from more than 20 countries are set to come together for the mHealth Israel conference, to take place in September in Jerusalem.
The conference, which takes place across Israel September 9-14 with a range of events and symposia, will be capped by a keynote conference on September 14, at the Jerusalem Cinematheque just yards from the walls of the historic Old City of Jerusalem. It will include a commercial and innovation track, as well as a medical track, offering opportunity for networking, building cooperation, and examining best practices and the latest developments in the medical field.
(WHDH) – The Air Force showed the Patriots some love all the way in Antarctica.
Sergeant Maurice Huard of the New York Air National Guard captured this video of an Air Force plan gliding along the ice.
The Cape Cod native also grabbed some photos showing his Patriots pride at the South Pole. He’s ready to watch the Super Bowl showdown Sunday!
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The sports broadcaster have seen their viewing figures plummet by around 5000 despite investing billions in live rights to the Premier League, Champions League and the Ashes.
Prices for BT Sport have even risen as much as £3 a month for customers, totalling as much as £28 a month, and BT chief executive Gavin Patterson admits they could soon pull away from the rights they have when it comes to showing matches from England’s top flight.
Asked if BT Sport could still be a success without showing Premier League matches, Patterson replied: “Yes, absolutely.
“I don't want in any way to diminish the importance of the Premier League of course, but it is just one of a broad set of rights.
Ali Wentworth is a best-selling author, actress, comedian and the hilariously funny wife of "GMA" chief anchor George Stephanopoulos.
Her latest book, “Go Ask Ali: Half-Baked Advice (and Free Lemonade),” doles out the advice she is famous for giving to her friends.
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Ali stopped by “GMA” today, where she made her husband blush and the rest of the “GMA” team double over in laughter.
Watch the clip above for Ali’s advice on everything from keeping your marriage happy to scaring your kids away from social media.
Mexican officials announced on March 5 that the number of overwintering monarchs had dropped by an estimated 14 percent from last year. Terri Colby TNS
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The event was held at the London Hilton Bankside in London, after the COVER Summit and was hosted by the comedian Rory O'Hanlon.
Aviva scooped a double win for best group IP and best group CI, while Emma Thomson won the coveted ‘Insurance Person of the Year' award.
The awards ceremony also featured special categories to mark the magazine's 20th anniversary to recognise individuals and companies that had driven the industry forward over the past 20 years.
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Michelle Davey, curator of the McCulloch House Museum & Genealogy Centre, said a nautical collector from Windsor recently donated a painting worth close to $10,000 to the centre. The painting was commissioned for William H. Ives of Pictou and passed down through his family to his great grand daughter, Virginia Ives-Mills, - who had given it to the donor.
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Pet Lovers Gala
Chris Disselhorst, Ann Lozynski with Lulu
Sidney Ferguson, Jan Proffitt, Jen Proffitt, Meghan Roddy, Brenda Lee
Philippe Martin, Marie Christine St. Pierre, Kathy and Jeff Beuttel
Lauren Meehan, Jim Marks with Hayden
Karma and Dick Bodman with Gamig
Dena and Dave Liston
Sharon and Dolph Von Arx
Brian and Mackenzie Herrick, Jenna and Jon Foerster
Tom Ewert, Lawrence Speh, Amy Ewert, Penelope Speh with Tucker and Casey
Andrea Gordon, Rufino Hernandez, Jessica James
What: 18Th Annual “Mardi Gras Masquerade” Pet Lovers Gala
Who: Supporters of the organization and their four-legged friends
Where: Naples Botanical Garden
The Event Was Sponsored By Naples Illustrated
SAN DIEGO — A 22-year-old man suffered a stab wound in an apparently unprovoked attack in Logan Heights, police said Tuesday.
The victim stopped to tie his shoe while walking through an alley off the 2400 block of Commercial Street shortly before midnight when a stranger dressed in dark clothing approached him and stabbed him in his upper body, according to San Diego police Officer John Buttle.
The victim was able to run off afterward, but dropped his cellphone in the process. He went to a hospital and sought treatment for a non-life- threatening injury, Buttle said.
A detailed description of the suspect was not immediately available.
"We've got the technology to be able to make sure that this kind of event shouldn't have been happening," says British Labour MP Jim Fitzpatrick.
Thanks to generous community donors, children around the world won't be left out this holiday season.
Operation Christmas Child took place back in November in Mankato, with 5400 gift-filled shoeboxes collected this year.
Each shoebox is filled with toys, school supplies and toiletries to be shipped across the globe to a child in need.
Although collections are complete for the season, there is still time to pack a shoebox gift online. A monetary donation toward the cause can also be made online.
Gal Gadot made quite an impact as Amazon warrior Diana Prince -- aka Wonder Woman -- in 2016's "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice." As the first actress to play a live-action version of the character since Lynda Carter embodied the demigod on television's "Wonder Woman," which aired from 1975 to 1979, she had some big boots to fill -- and she nailed it. In 2017, she got a movie of her own, "Wonder Woman," which made $800 million at the worldwide box office. Wonderwall.com rounded up a few things you might not know (but should!) about the actress who brings our favorite female superhero to life. Keep reading to get the scoop on Gal...
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Regina police say a call about a female being threatened with bear spray led to the seizure of a variety of prohibited weapons on Sunday.
Officers were called to the home at about 11:10 p.m. CST on New Year's Day.
While they were arresting the man, police say they found prohibited weapons including two sawn-off rifles, ammunition, numerous swords and two canisters of bear spray.
According to police, marijuana was also found in the home.
A man has been charged with 16 firearm-related offences, uttering threats and possession of a controlled substance.
LIVERPOOL, England — Police say a man was attacked outside a pub near Anfield before the Champions League game between Liverpool and Roma on Tuesday.
Merseyside Police said it was investigating a "serious assault." The man was attended to by police and needed treatment.
The incident took place 10 minutes before kickoff.
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Butker made field goals from 53, 29, 33 and 40 yards and also converted both of his extra-point attempts in Sunday's 26-15 win over the Raiders.
Butker's 14 total points snapped a four-game slump of single digits. Through 10 games, Butker has notched 104 points, missing only two of 30 field goals and no extra points along the way.
Father of Oilers' D Larsson passes away at 50
Oilers defenceman Adam Larsson's father, Robert, has died, Swedish club Skellefteå AIK confirmed on Friday. He was 50.
Robert Larsson was in Edmonton visiting his son when he passed away Thursday night, according to the Swedish news outlet Norran.
Adam Larsson, who missed the Oilers’ home game on Thursday due to personal reasons, posted a photo of a black heart on Instagram Friday morning with the caption "Dad. I love you. Always had. Always will."
Robert Larsson was a sixth-round pick of the Los Angeles Kings in 1988 and spent most of his playing career with Skellefteå AIK in Sweden.
"Robert was a warm person with a wonderful humor,” the team said in a release Friday, as translated by Google. “Robert said what he thought and he stood for his opinions. Robert was also a youth leader for many seasons in AIK.
"…We are thinking of the family in this difficult moment."
An east Antrim man has been praised after rescuing a cat that had became trapped between walls in a home that was under construction.
Carrickfergus man, Campbell Baird, posted a video of the cat being freed from the house on Tuesday, June 13.
Appealing for the owner to contact him, he said: “Anyone on Woodburn Road area know who owns this cat? Just spent the last hour knocking holes in my wall to get it out. It had fallen down between the brick in the new house. Think its front leg is broken. Not looking any damages repaired- just glad to get her out.”
The video has gone viral from the time it was uploaded, with over 750 people sharing it since Tuesday evening.
Praising Campbell in a post on Facebook, a spokesperson for Cromlyn House Veterinary Hospital and Clinic said: “You’ll be pleased to hear this little one has been reunited with her owner...and what a kind builder! Well done!”
BEIJING: China's prosecutor began formal legal proceedings against disgraced senior politician Sun Zhengcai, once considered a contender for top leadership, who has been accused of corruption and other crimes.
Sun was abruptly removed from his post as party chief of the south-western metropolis of Chongqing - one of China's most important cities - in July.
Later that month, Sun was put under investigation and, in September, the party announced he would be prosecuted for corruption.
Sun was accused of abusing his position by taking bribes and trading power for sex. He was also accused of nepotism, sloth and leaking confidential party information and betraying party principles.
A 28-year-old woman was allegedly kidnapped by three unidentified men in a car near her apartment in Karnataka's Bengaluru Sunday night. The woman was assaulted by the men and was later dumped on the roadside in an unconscious state.
She was dropped off at Kasavanahalli, which is a few kilometers away from her house in Sarjapur, in the wee hours of Monday.
SARASOTA – The city of Sarasota is looking to make its leash rules have some more bite.
According to the herald tribune, the city attorney expressed in an email that right now they are confusing to both dog owners and the city officials enforcing them, with a “mish-mash” of exceptions.
So the city is looking at standardizing its leash rules at all parks and work to identify new spaces at city parks to create designated dog park areas.
The city already has one off-leash area at Arlington Park and is pursuing two more at Gillespie Park and Whitaker Gateway Park on the bay front.
The City Commission unanimously agreed last week, voting to authorize changes to the current leash ordinance and to create a new plan to add dedicated dog parks “in sufficient numbers” with public input.
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I’ve shown this wonderfully informative chart from Calculated Risk before, but its a worthwhile reminder that sometimes, the standard line price or volume charts are not the most informative ways to depict a data series.
The above Existing Home Sales chart reveals two interesting issues: the first is the seasonality of residential real estate sales. They tend to bottom in December and January, rising to a peak in May June and July, as families with children want to get them into their new schools before the start of the academic year after summer.
Second, it also shows how far below we remain from the peak credit/RRE bubble of last decade. Not just a little below, but a solid 20 to 30% less volume than we saw in 2005. Last month was 460,000 units sold and closed; the peak in 2005 was well over 600,000 units.
That is a reminder just how out of whack the housing market became when free money and NINJA loans (no income no job or assets) ruled the day . . .
John Washko has been hired by Mohegan Sun in Uncasville as vice president of exhibitions and conventions sales. He has been in the resort industry for more than 20 years, including executive roles with Atlantis in Paradise Island, Bahamas and The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs. Washko will be involved with the sales and direction of the 132,000-square-foot Mohegan Sun Expo Center, currently being built near the Earth Tower at Mohegan Sun and slated to open in 2018.
Washko has been recognized as one of the “Top 25 Extraordinary Minds in Sales & Marketing” in 2015 by Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International and in 2010 was awarded “Marketer of the Year” from HSMAI.
Jakarta, July 4 (IANS) At least 34 persons were killed while 155 others rescued after a boat capsized off the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, authorities said on Wednesday.
A disaster management official said the number of passengers the ferry was carrying exceeded the maximum authorised capacity, reports Efe news.
The capsize took place late Tuesday. It was enroute to Selayar island. The boat was also carrying 48 vehicles.
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The Virginia School Boards Association (VSBA) has released its 21st Annual VSBA Showcases for Success Directory, highlighting successful K-12 programs in Virginia’s public schools. Appomattox County Public Schools is one of 56 school divisions from across the Commonwealth that has programs featured in the directory. Programs from Appomattox County Public Schools are the Nurse Aide Program and the Student Volunteer Exchange program. Appomattox County High School’s Nurse Aide Program consists of three years of study. The Student Volunteer Exchange Program was created by the Appomattox 1865 Foundation in partnership with the National Park Service and AP U.S. History classes at Appomattox County High School for the Sesquicentennial of Lee’s surrender.
A 92-year-old man was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of fatally shooting his wife during a dispute, Los Angeles police said.
The Valentine’s Day slaying began as an argument at the couple’s home in the 1700 block of West 60th Street, according to LAPD Officer Mike Lopez.
During the dispute, the man grabbed a shotgun and opened fire at his 72-year-old wife, Lopez said.
Police were called to the home just before 7 p.m., where the woman was pronounced dead. Her identity was not released pending notification of family members.
The man was arrested at the home, and his name was not released. A shotgun was recovered by detectives, Lopez said.
Police did not know how long the couple were married.
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Mariah Carey Expertly Trolled By Indiana Pacers Lip Sync Cam
The Indiana Pacers got their crowd to feel some hilarious "Emotions" by making fun of Mariah Carey's disastrous NYE performance.
Lucky fans at Bankers Life Fieldhouse were given a chance to show off their best Mariah impressions ... and many of them nailed it.
Mariah's fail is so far the gift that keeps on giving in 2017.
“I’ve been saying LeBron my whole life, so I’m gonna go with LeBron.” – Lonzo on the Kobe vs. LeBron debate
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Alexis Sanchez: Manchester United star's position is set to change after Huddersfield match
Manchester United bounced back from their midweek defeat to Tottenham to beat Huddersfield 2-0 at Old Trafford.
Sanchez, making his first home appearance for the club after his move from Arsenal last month, marked the occasion with a goal in the second half.
That came after Romelu Lukaku had volleyed home from Juan Mata’s cross, though Sanchez’s goal is no doubt the one that pleased the Stretford End more.
The 29-year-old started the game on the left with many Manchester United supporters furious at Jose Mourinho’s decision to drop the in-form Anthony Martial.
And the Manchester Evening News say Sanchez’s position is set to change in the next few weeks.
The Red Devils have a busy schedule with four games coming up this month.
It was billed as ‘Commnity cohesion through cuisine’ and was a lip-smackingly good means of promoting togetherness.
Luton celebrated its positive image in St George’s Square on Saturday when various groups and organisations from near and far showcased their traditional dishes.
The invitation to ‘eat and meet’ proved popular with a crowd of more than 500 thronging the town centre.
There was free food aplenty – from Romanian sarmale (cabbage rolls) to English scones with cream and jam and Polish doughnuts to Indian sweets and samosas.
It was organised in partnership with Att10tive Social Enterprise, NHS Foundation Trust, Live Well Luton and Bedfordshire Police.
Att10tive director Montell Neufville said: “We’re so grateful to Bedfordshire Community Foundation and Luton Borough Council for their support, helping people within the town to promote not only their cookery talents but also their appreciation of Luton’s diversity.”
CARLISLE, Pa. (WHTM) – A woman was charged in Carlisle over the weekend with a variety of counts, including robbery and assault.
Police were called around 8 p.m. Saturday to the first block of South Spring Garden Street for a reported domestic violence situation.
Officers found clothes all over the street and determined 30-year-old Tahara Lewis attempted to steal money from a home. She is accused of biting someone and striking a juvenile in the face during an altercation, according to police.
Lewis was charged with robbery, theft by unlawful taking, disorderly conduct, harassment and simple assault.
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The park in the middle of Poplar Street between First and Second Street could be getting a renovation, bigger and a new name, Poplar Street Commons. This a quick look at it now.
GREENSBURG, Pa. — A young man who pleaded guilty to stabbing 20 fellow students and a security guard at his suburban Pittsburgh high school when he was a teenager says his prison sentence is too long.
Alex Hribal's defence attorney Pat Thomassey says in a filing made Friday the facts of the case do not support Hribal's 23 1/2- to 60-year sentence.
The Tribune Review reports Thomassey says the sentence imposed last week should be reduced to 15 to 30 years.
Hribal pleaded guilty in October to a weapons charge and numerous attempted-homicide and aggravated-assault charges. He was 16 when he used two 8-inch (20- centimetre ) kitchen knives to stab and slash his way through the hallways of Franklin Regional High School in Murrysville in 2014.
Four students were critically injured but survived.
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Montgomery County judges teamed up to perform as many weddings as possible on Valentine’s Day. NBC10’s Deanna Durante was there as several newlyweds tied the knot.
Medics carry a wounded person at the scene after an attack at a popular nightclub in Istanbul, early Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017. Istanbul Governor Vasip Sahin said that an armed assailant has opened fire at a nightclub in Istanbul during New Year's celebrations.
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Business complains that it can't find suitable candidates to fill the number of vacancies that is the highest per head of population in the Eurozone. Employment minister Peeters insists that no single authority can sort it. The regions have the job of helping people to find jobs; the communities (Dutch-, French-and German-speaking) are responsible for training, while the federal government has powers over the labour market, the economy and taxation.
Belgian PM Michel says the devolved authorities now have an opportunity to make proposals that may be taken on board in a new action plan. Flemish PM Geert Bourgeois was upset by the document that Mr Michel had drawn up to kick-start the talks. "I have the impression he hasn't got a clue what we are doing!" he told the daily De Standaard. Federal employment minister Peeters then accused the Flemish government of shooting themselves in the foot: "Only by working together will we sort it" he noted.
SAN ANTONIO — A federal magistrate judge has denied bail to a conspiracy theorist charged with a weapons violation after telling a Texas church that the killing of more than two dozen of its worshippers was a hoax.
The judge ruled Tuesday that Robert Mikell Ussery must remain in custody on a charge of being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm. He already faced a charge of making a terroristic threat over the hoax comment.
Ussery, who's 54, was convicted in 1984 and sentenced to four years in prison for burglary of a vehicle in Brazoria County, Texas.
The weapons charge centers on his armed presence March 5 at the First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs, about 30 miles (48 kilometers) southeast of San Antonio. Worshippers have said he and his girlfriend claimed the U.S. government fabricated the November 2017 mass shooting.
WASHINGTON (JTA) — The Trump administration said it was “concerned about the humanitarian situation in Gaza,” but said its Hamas rulers were responsible.
The administration held a news briefing Tuesday at the State Department in which the Israeli-Palestinian conflict was discussed.
State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert acknowledged the Israeli security cabinet’s approval of the Palestinian Authority’s request to reduce electricity going to Gaza by 40 percent.
“We continue to underscore the need for international support for Gaza’s recovery and humanitarian assistance to the Palestinian people,” she said.
According to the military commanders present at the Israel’s recent security cabinet meeting, more reductions in the electricity supply to Gaza would escalate the chances of increased violence in the area.
Peel Paramedics have transported a male cyclist to a trauma centre with life-threatening injuries after he was struck by a tractor-trailer early Wednesday morning, July 4, in Mississauga.
The incident occurred near Dixie Road and Midway Boulevard at 3:20 a.m. The driver remained at the scene, according to Peel Regional Police.
The southbound lanes of Dixie Road remain closed between Director Gate and Midway Boulevard while Peel's Major Collision Bureau conducts its investigation. The northbound lanes of Dixie Road are open.
SkillsUSA students shine at state
By DAVID GRAVELY
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Pulaski County High School sent three competitors to the Virginia Beach Convention Center Friday to compete in the 54th Annual SkillsUSA Virginia State Leadership Conference. By the end of the competition Saturday, Pulaski County had two first-place finishers along with several other awards, a scholarship winner and a department cited for excellence.
Senior Jantzyn Alley had a dream weekend, earning a first place finish in the Cosmetology Technical Exam and receiving the SkillsUSA STEM Scholarship award. This is a nationwide scholarship. Alley also took fourth in the Job Interview portion of the competition. Her score in the Cosmetology Exam portion of the competition was the highest in the state.
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I still really dig the first Lexus IS, especially in SportCross form.
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I still really dig the first Lexus IS, especially in SportCross form. Can we forgive it for the silver taillights it foisted upon the tuner world for the better part of a decade? I say yes.
Skillshare is an online education community with over 17,000 classes on anything you’d want to learn. One membership gets you unlimited access to expertly-taught classes on marketing, design, productivity, photography, and so much more. Usually Skillshare costs $8.25 per month, but you can sign up now and get two free months to try it out.
The Associated Press has photographers around the world. Here are some of the best photos they took in 2016.
"I know insecurities and body image issues are a struggle they can't be totally saved from, but I didn’t expect it to happen so soon. They’re still kids. It hurt to think they were already facing the ugliness of insecurity."
As the sun rose slowly and the waves crashed into the sand at Wrightsville Beach, hundreds of people gathered early in the morning for the 17th Annual Easter Celebration at the Beach. This service is sponsored by the North Pointe Community Church at the Oceanic Pier and encourages the congregation, members of the community and visitors to partake in the celebration.
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Michael Oliver will referee the FA Cup final between Man Utd and Chelsea
Oliver faced a storm of criticism for sending off Gianluigi Buffon as Real Madrid beat Juventus in the Champions League earlier this month.
The 33-year-old official and his wife were subjected to online abuse and threats as a result, with police called in to investigate.
But Oliver has been chosen by the FA to take charge of the Wembley showpiece on May 19, which will kick off at 5.15pm.
Oliver said: “I was very proud and humbled to receive the phone call. It’s not a call you ever expect to take. But it is a great one.
Halsey And G-Eazy Are “Taking Some Time Apart”
Halsey announced on her Instagram page on Tuesday afternoon that her and G-Eazy have called it quits.
She posted a statement to her IG Story saying: “I normally keep this kind of thing private but provided our public nature I feel the need to inform my fans. G-Eazy and I are taking some time apart. I’m eager to continue the upcoming passage of time dedicating myself to my art and my career and the duration of my tour. I wish him the best. Thanks for respecting our privacy at this time.”
The singer also proceeded to delete almost every picture of the pair together. Her former boo G-Eazy hasn’t commented on the split, and still has pictures of the two up on his Instagram account.
A Russian journalist and Kremlin critic reported killed late Tuesday appeared alive and well Wednesday to describe his part in what Ukrainian officials called an operation to catch a would-be murderer.
Arkady Babchenko emerged at a news conference in Kiev ostensibly called by Ukrainian officials to discuss his killing. Police officials had reported late Tuesday that Mr. Babchenko, 41 years old, had been gunned down at the door of his Kiev apartment.
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MEXICO CITY May 2 The amount of money sent home by Mexican migrants living abroad surged in March by 15.1 percent versus a year ago, central bank data showed on Tuesday.
Remittances to Mexico totaled $2.52 billion last month, compared with $2.189 billion in March last year. In February, the figure was $2.057 billion.
U.S. President Donald Trump ran an election campaign heavy on anti-Mexican rhetoric and threatened to halt transfers from Mexican nationals unless Mexico agreed to pay for a wall he wants built on the U.S. southern border to keep out illegal immigrants.
Mexico has said it will defend the free flow of remittances.
Remittances to Mexico totaled $26.97 billion in 2016, up nearly 9 percent from 2015, and the highest ever according to Mexican central bank figures dating to 1995. (Reporting by Alexandra Alper; Editing by Dan Grebler)
PlayStation Plus Double Discounts Start Today on EU PlayStation Store
Back and better than ever, today marks the return of the PlayStation Store’s PlayStation Plus Double Discounts promotion. With savings on over 100 PS4 games and extra perks for PS Plus members, you won’t want to miss it.
You have until the 25th July to scoop up some savings on games like Far Cry 4, Persona 5, Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare, Hitman: Game of the Year Edition, Dishonored The Complete Collection, and much more!
Check out the full list of discounted games, then click through to PlayStation Store for pricing in your area. But if this sale doesn’t apply to your region there’s still the mid-year sale to check out.
[Source: PlayStation’s Official EU Blog]
Officials in Boston are preparing for a conservative rally scheduled for the Boston Common Saturday, after a rally of white nationalists in Charlottesville, Virginia, turned violent over the weekend.
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — A person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press that free-agent relief pitcher Pat Neshek is returning to the Philadelphia Phillies.
Neshek will get a $16.5 million, two-year contact pending a successful physical. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Monday because there was no official announcement on the agreement.
The 37-year-old Neshek was an All-Star last year in his first season in Philadelphia. The Phillies then traded him to playoff-contending Colorado in late July for three prospects.
The side-slinging righty was a combined 5-3 with one save and a 1.59 ERA in 71 games. He had a 1.12 ERA in 43 games for the last-place Phillies.
Neshek has played 11 seasons in the majors, also pitching for Minnesota, San Diego, Oakland, St. Louis and Houston.
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LONDON (AP) – Firefighters have extinguished the last of the flames at the 24-story and are now working to make the building safe so they can continue the search for more victims.
London’s fire commissioner says that firefighters have been traumatized by the devastation they witnessed during a high-rise apartment blaze that killed at least 12 people.
Entire families are missing, and the death toll is certain to rise. Fire Commissioner Dany Cotton told Sky would be a miracle if anyone were to be found alive.
Cotton says that firefighters are having trouble with the aftermath. She says “we like to think of ourselves as ‘roughty, toughty’ and heroes -they are heroes -but they have feelings, and people were absolutely devastated.”
Tuesday, August 15 the Illinois DOT is set to open 38th St. back up to drivers.
The road allows access to businesses just off of John Deere Rd., along 41st Ave. Dr.
The road was set to be closed for a 21 day period, which meant drivers had to make it down John Deere Rd. to 41st St. in order access the shopping area.
On August 15, IDOT will create an "auxiliary lane" for drivers to merge onto. This lane will start after the I-74 interchange and split off away from traffic heading down John Deere Road.
Drivers will be able to follow the lane and make a right turn on to 38th St.
Drivers will be able to access the road starting at 5 p.m.
Remember when Back to the Future predicted we’d have flying cars by October 21, 2015?
That was awkward.
Now, one business group have predicted what they think Dublin will look like in the year, 2050.
We have to admit, we don’t hate it.
Iconic Dublin areas such as Grand Canal Dock and Merrion Square are transformed by skyscrapers, while Connolly Station looks incredible as magnetic levitation trains depart.
The business group, Dublin Chamber based the result on the answers given by 20,000 Dubliners to its Great Dublin Survey, which was carried over the summer months.
They also popped together this two minute clip, overlaid with a specially-commissioned poem about Dublin.
Battleford RCMP are asking for the public’s assistance to locate 14-year-old Shaniel Littlewolfe.
The girl was reported to have run away from a group home in North Battleford. She was last seen on Tuesday, April 11.
Littlewolfe is described as as First Nations, about 170 m, 63 kg, with short brown hair. Police say she has connections in the North Battleford and Saskatoon areas.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Battlefords RCMP at (306)446-1720 or you may call Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom has recognised Corled Nkosi, a Malawian as the Commonwealth Point of Light in honour of his exceptional voluntary service—building a hydroelectric power plant to supply electricity…
The post Queen honours Malawian Corled Nkosi self-made engineer behind Kasangazi power plant: Commonwealth Points of Light award appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times – Malawi breaking news in Malawi.
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KINGSTON, Jamaica - A judge, this morning, ruled that dancehall deejay Alkaline is to be released by 6:00 pm if the police do not charge him. A habeas corpus is a writ requiring a person under arrest to be brought before a judge or into court, especially to secure the person's release, unless lawful grounds are shown for their detention.
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Invitation to World Literature "Things Fall Apart" In this foundational modern African novel, Chinua Achebe's story follows the lives of people trying to understand which belief systems deserve their loyalty. The protagonist, Okonkwo is a tribal leader who battles neighboring villages, the English, and his own demons in early colonial Nigeria.
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Concerns are growing for a Bristol University student who is missing.
Sofia Fareed was visiting Brighton for the bank holiday weekend and had travelled there by coach.
She had stayed with friends in a local hostel on the night of Sunday, April 16.
The 19-year-old was last seen by friends on Monday morning.
Sussex Police say they are growing increasingly concerned.
A force spokesperson said: "Sofia is Asian, 5' 4", very long black hair with some dreadlocks and was last seen wearing a green cardigan, baggy multi-coloured patchwork trousers and carrying a green canvas bag.
"We believe she is still in Brighton and would like to ensure she is safe and well.
"Anybody who knows her whereabouts is asked to contact police with relevant information on 101 or online and quote serial 314 of 17/04."
While all eyes will be on the competition, hundreds of volunteers will also be in the thick of the action during the New Zealand Masters Games.
Baltimore City Council President Bernard C. "Jack" Young and a majority of council want Rep. Keith Ellison to be the Democratic National Committee's next chairman. Ellison, a congressman from Minnesota, is facing former U.S. Labor Secretary Tom Perez of Maryland and eight others who want to lead the party as it tries to recover from November's election losses.
Start the conversation, or Read more at The Baltimore Sun.
(WTNH)–Connecticut schools were well-represented in the 2017 MLB Draft, as several players from local colleges and with state high school connections heard their names called on Tuesday.
Here’s a list of the players who were selected:
Wills Montgomerie, RHP, UConn
Willy Yahn, SS, UConn
John Russell, RHP, UConn
Doug Domnarski, LHP, UConn
Robbie Hitt, RHP, Quinnipiac
Ben Bengtson, Hartford
Erik Ostberg, Hartford
Harrison White, Yale
Ryan Costello, Central Connecticut State
Justin Morhardt, C, Bryan College
Abraham Almonte, Philadelphia U
Richard Slenker, Yale
Matthew Batten, Quinnipiac
Jacob Stevens, Boston College
Benjamin Casparius, Staples High School
Michael Concato, Dartmouth
Joe Crimi, Keene State College
Kyle Dunster, Boston College
Edmond Malachi, Western Oklahoma State
Aaron Hill, UConn
PJ Poulin, UConn
Bradley Wilpon, Pennsylvania
You can follow Connecticut players as they’re selected in this year’s MLB Draft here.
More stories by Kels Dayton, WTNH.com Staff
Masked intruders attack California teens with hammers
APTOS, Calif. (AP) — Authorities say masked intruders armed with hammers broke into a garage and attacked three teenage boys, leaving one in critical condition.
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office said the victims, two 16-year-old boys and one 17-year-old, were inside the garage at a home around 1:40 a.m. Monday when the attack happened. Two of the boys were sleeping.
The Santa Cruz Sentinel reported that the victims all suffered head injuries. The 16-year-olds were treated and released from a hospital, but the 17-year-old was in critical condition Tuesday at a trauma center.
The attackers, described as men between the ages of 18 and 20, stole several items before they fled in a vehicle.
A newly discovered species of deep sea snailfish has been discovered in the Mariana Trench.
Discovered at nearly an incredible 5 miles below the surface, the fish is about twice the size of a cigar and has translucent skin, with their organs clearly visible.
What is incredible is that at the depths the fish were discovered, the pressure is so intense, it is like having the weight of an elephant pressing down on each square inch of your body.
Pseudoliparis swirei has been named after an officer aboard the HMS Challenger which discovered thousands of new species in the 1870’s.
Wellington County OPP are looking for witnesses to help identify four male suspects involved in a home invasion in Puslinch.
On Tuesday at around 11:30 p.m., officers were called to a home on Wellington Road 34 near Townline Road for the report of a home invasion.
Police said four males wearing disguises forced their way into the home and assaulted the residents. Officers said two occupants in the home were exposed to what is believed to be bear spray.
Although the men attempted to restrain the residents, officers said some managed to escape and flee to a neighbour's home where they were able to call police.
Derby County have appointed ex-Chelsea and England midfielder Frank Lampard as their new manager on a three-year deal.
Lampard, taking on his first managerial role, was one of 20 applicants for the job and becomes Derby’s seventh appointment in just over three years.
He replaces Gary Rowett as boss of the Championship club, after he left to take charge at Stoke City.
The 39-year-old, capped 106 times by England, made 649 appearances for Chelsea and is their record goalscorer.
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Bill O’Reilly’s “The Spin Stops Here” tour stopped in Baltimore on Friday, and the former Fox News host played to thousands of empty seats at Royal Farms Arena.
Perhaps the best indication of the size of the crowd in relation to the hall is that 45 minutes before the show an usher came to me and about a dozen other ticket holders who were seated in the cheapest seats in the third level and gave us tickets to move down to level one — much closer to the stage.
Royal Farms declined a Baltimore Sun request for an official attendance figure. A spokeswoman for the arena also declined to answer questions about what capacity would be for the seating configuration used Friday night.
“We unfortunately do not give out this information,” she said in an email to The Sun.
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Surrey, B.C. resident Ravinderpaul Singh Mangat, also known as Rob Mangat, was arrested following an investigation by the B.C. Securities Commission's (BCSC) criminal investigations branch.
Mangat, who was arrested in Vancouver on August 5, is facing fraud charges under the Criminal Code.
The charges allege that Mangat persuaded a Vancouver resident to invest $500,000 in a scheme that he called "Privileged Investment Group." But instead of the high guaranteed returns that Mangat promised the investor, the money was used for Mangat's own personal expenses, including the repayment of his debts. The alleged fraud took place between 2012 and 2014.
Mangat has been charged with two counts of fraud over $5,000 and has been released on bail of $10,000, which includes several conditions. No trial date has been set.
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The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government held its Belt & Road seminar in Beijing today to introduce Hong Kong firms to state-owned enterprises.
Chief Executive Carrie Lam made the statement following The Strategies & Opportunities under the Belt & Road Initiative – Leveraging Hong Kong’s Advantages seminar, which attracted chief executives and senior management staff from over 170 state-owned enterprises.
Mrs Lam said she was honoured the Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress Zhang Dejiang attended the event.
She added that Mr Zhang, in a speech, said Hong Kong has many unique advantages.
Mrs Lam spent the past two days in Beijing visiting several state ministries and met Secretary of the CPC Beijing Municipal Committee Cai Qi and Hong Kong & Macao Affairs Office Director Zhang Xiaoming.
She also visited the China Central Television Headquarters.
RICHMOND, Calif., May 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Sangamo Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: SGMO) announced today that management will present a corporate overview at the 2018 Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference in New York City. The presentation is scheduled for Wednesday, June 6th at 4:30 p.m. ET.
The presentation will be webcast live and may be accessed via a link on the Sangamo Therapeutics website in the Investors and Media section under Events and Presentations. The presentation will be archived on the Sangamo website following the event.
Poland's Vesania have checked in with some very sad news:
"He loved life more than any of us ever will. He was full of joy, independent personality, and free of demands and judgement. We all should have learned more from him. He was also an outstanding musician.
He never wished to complain about his health condition or make it public, although he was fighting a horrible sickness for a long time. Marcin 'Valeo' Walenczykowski, our friend and guitarist, passed away this morning.
Lights out. Curtains close."
Vesania Marcin 'Valeo' Walenczykowski, also known for his work with Sammath Naur and Mortis Dei, passed away on February 1st from lymphoma. No additional details have been made public.
Walenczykowski, who was born in 1980, played on Vesania's Deus Ex Machina (2016) and Distractive Killusions (2007) albums.
SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea and the United States are likely to hold a summit in mid-May, a South Korean presidential official said on Wednesday.
FILE PHOTO - U.S. President Donald Trump gestures as he speaks during a joint press conference with South Korea's President Moon Jae-in at the presidential Blue House in Seoul, South Korea, November 7, 2017. REUTERS/Jung Yeon-Je/Pool
The official spoke on condition of anonymity, ahead of a separate proposed summit between North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and U.S. President Donald Trump.
South Korean President Moon Jae-in and Trump are also scheduled to speak by a phone shortly after the inter-Korean summit this Friday wraps up, the presidential Blue House said.
Akshay Kumar never ceases to entertain us. Be it on screen in his films or social media.
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Carroll Academy’s rigorous schedule produced a pair of sweeps this past week as North Delta and Pillow both claimed a pair of wins over the Rebels.
The Carroll Academy boys lost 57-38 to Pillow and 58-53 to North Delta. The Lady Rebels lost 69-45 to Pillow and 58-53 to North Delta.
A man is facing a string of charges related to mail theft in Perth's western suburbs.
Wembley Police have charged the 39-year-old man with more than 20 offences in relation to a series of stealing incidents in the Claremont and Crawley areas.
A Wembley man is facing 21 charges including burglary with intent. Photo: Jessica Shapiro
It will be alleged between February and March the man broke into post office boxes and letter boxes and stole mail.
Police will allege he used identification from the stolen mail to create false accounts for goods and services.
The Wembley man is facing 21 charges including burglary with intent, criminal damage, fraud and stealing.
He is due to appear in the Perth Magistrates Court on Tuesday.
LAS VEGAS — Alex Ovechkin scored and blocked a shot in the second period and Braden Holtby made spectacular saves, lifting the Washington Capitals to a series-tying 3-2 win over the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday night.
Lars Eller had a goal and two assists as the Capitals secured the first win in the Final in franchise history. Washington was swept by Detroit in the 1998 Final.
Brooks Orpik scored Washington’s third goal midway through the second period, ending a 220-game drought.
James Neal gave the Golden Knights a 1-0 lead 7:58 into the game and Shea Theodore pulled them within a goal late in the second.
Game 3 is Saturday night in Washington.
A man in his 30s was found dead in Geylang River near Block 74, Dakota Crescent, yesterday.
Police said they were alerted at 7.41am that a man had been seen floating face down in the water.
The Singapore Civil Defence Force dispatched a fire engine, a Red Rhino and an ambulance, and its officers later recovered the body from the river.
The victim was pronounced dead by paramedics at the scene.
Residents told The Straits Times that the area is a quiet one. Madam Veronica Er, 70, said she sometimes sees people fishing along the river, which empties into the Marina reservoir.
A domestic helper, who works in a Housing Board unit overlooking the scene, said she saw policemen recover the body from the river using a boat.
Police are investigating the unnatural death.
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SPRINGBORO, Ohio (AP) — The Department of Defense says one of the three U.S. soldiers killed in an attack by Islamic extremists in Niger was from southwestern Ohio.
The government announced Friday that 39-year-old Staff Sgt. Jeremiah Johnson of Springboro died in the attack.
He and the two other American soldiers killed Wednesday were army special operations commandos assigned to 3rd Special Forces Group out of Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
U.S. Africa Command says the U.S. forces are in Niger to provide training and security assistance to the Nigerien Armed Forces in their efforts against violent extremists.
Four Nigerien soldiers also died in the attack.
A statement Niger’s Army Chief of Staff a joint patrol fell into an ambush set by terrorists aboard a dozen vehicles and about twenty motorcycles.
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MILWAUKEE -- Are you ready to spring into greens? We are entering peak season for fresh and flavorful produce -- which is why Meghan Sedivy with Fresh Thyme joins Real Milwaukee. She shows us how to incorporate healthy salads into your diet.
Start with leafy greens.
Dark leafy greens are a good source of vitamins and minerals including:
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1 cup of cooked spinach has as much calcium as one glass of milk.
Try a combination of greens to enhance flavor -- spinach, romaine, arugula, kale.
If salad is your main meal -- shoot for four cups of greens, two cups for side salads.
A 38-year-old man from Chief Kazangarare's area here is facing rape charges after he allegedly raped a grade three pupil whom he later bribed with U.S.$8 dollars to cover up the offense.
The man was not asked to plead when he appeared before Karoi magistrate Ms Sheila Nazombe recently.
The prosecutor Mr Webster Dimingu said during the night of March 24 this year, the man allegedly went to the girl's home where he forced his way into the hut in which she was sleeping.
It is also alleged that while inside, the man, who is not related to the girl, tripped the frightened girl onto the ground before raping her.
To ensure the girl did not disclose the assault, he allegedly bribed her with $8 before leaving the scene.
The matter came to light two days later after the girl's friend demanded to know why she was limping.
The girl implicated the man and the friend reported to their teacher, who in turn took the matter to the girl's parents.
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May 3 Stamps.Com Inc:
* Stamps.Com reports first quarter 2017 results
* Q1 adjusted non-GAAP earnings per share $1.83
* Q1 GAAP earnings per share $1.82
* Q1 revenue $105 million versus I/B/E/S view $94.4 million
* Sees FY 2017 adjusted non-GAAP earnings per share $7.00 to $8.00
* Sees FY 2017 gaap earnings per share about $4.78 to $5.69
* Sees FY 2017 revenue about $405 million to $430 million
* Q1 earnings per share view $1.37 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* FY 2017 earnings per share view $6.49, revenue view $417.7 million -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Says for 2017, expect non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA to be in a range of approximately $205 million to $225 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting by Prithvi Kanti Bandyopadhyay)
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The Pentagon is changing the name of the U.S. military's Pacific headquarters to U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, in a bow to America's growing connection to India and its expanding security role in the region.
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis is formally announcing the name change during a ceremony marking a leadership handover at the command. U.S. Navy Adm. Philip Davidson is taking over PACOM from Adm. Harry Harris, who has been nominated to be the next U.S. ambassador to South Korea.
The change is largely symbolic in nature. It carries no fundamental shifts in troops, military missions or other Pentagon activities. Instead, Mattis says, it's a recognition of the increasing connectivity between the Indian and Pacific oceans.
The U.S. and India have been forging stronger security ties in recent years.
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Golden State forward Andre Iguodala will be out for Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday night as he recovers from a bone bruise in his left knee that cost him the final four games of the Western Conference finals.
The Warriors said Iguodala, who was injured in Game 3 against the Rockets on May 20, was evaluated Tuesday and is making progress but still has the bruise and inflammation of the nerve surrounding his knee. Coach Steve Kerr has said Iguodala wouldn’t play until he can run without pain. He will be re-evaluated ahead of Sunday’s Game 2.
Kevin Love’s status for Cleveland remained unclear as he went through the concussion protocol after he was injured in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals against Boston. He wasn’t scheduled to attend media day Wednesday at Oracle Arena, where the Warriors host the series opener.
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GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. | Authorities say three men charged with murder in connection with a fatal shooting five months ago in Grand Junction were upper-level members of a national motorcycle gang.
The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel reports (http://bit.ly/2w3GxHh ) Grand Junction Police Detective Julie Stogsdill says Richard Byrd, Rufus Billups, and Gregory Clark are all members of one-percenter motorcycle gang, Sin City Deciples.
The three men are charged in the March 15 slaying of Dion Nixon.
Police believe Nixon was shot to death on the front porch of his trailer after a confrontation with several local members of the Sin City Deciples.
The FBI’s 2015 National Gang Report describes the group as a primarily black gang with male-only membership.
None of the three defendants has entered a plea.
Windowed cases stocked with Italian and other international sausages occupy the front of Scardina Specialties, 822 E. Chambers St. The shop’s take-out sandwich offerings fill the interior with enticing aromas. Wraps, paninis and other delights make for thrifty handheld entrées with price points all south of $7.50. Scardina’s least expensive main course, a spicy Italian sausage number, is a succulent, hotly spiced link made from a family recipe and nestled in a chewy bun, topped with messy rounds of provolone cheese and marinara sauce. Scardina’s handmade cannolis quell the heat with powdered sugary, crunchy, ricotta cheesy, chocolatey sweetness. Customized sandwiches, including hot giardiniera relish as a veggie condiment, can also be had, along with take-and-bake pizzas.
Tensions between local calypsonians and politicians have reached fever pitch.
A seemingly unfazed Castries South East MP Guy Joseph has pushed back at this year’s political commentary from numerous calypsonians. The Economic Development Minister in the United Workers Party Administration has questions about the songwriters and suggested the lyrical content should be more ‘uplifting’.
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BOSTON (AP) – A sharply divided legislative committee has voted to advance a bill that makes major changes to the voter-approved recreational marijuana bill, including higher taxes and more control for local officials over pot shops in their communities.
None of the seven senators on the Legislature’s Marijuana Policy Committee voted in favor of the bill on Wednesday, and some House members also expressed reservations.
Democratic Sen. Patricia Jehlen, the panel’s co-chair, said the bill drafted by the House “assaults the will of the voters.”
The proposal would more than double the current 12 percent tax on recreational marijuana. It was revealed on Thursday that due to a possible drafting error, the compounded tax rate could go as high as 55 percent, higher than any other U.S. state where recreational marijuana is legal.
Four local New Jersey residents will compete in the Special Olympics state championships on June 8-10 at the College of New Jersey.
Meghan Mann, Raymond Patt, Justin Reynolds and Charlie Bowlby qualified for states after their performances in the New Jersey Area 3 Regionals held on May 5 at Hackettstown High School.
Mann, a 30-year-old from Phillipsburg, won golds in the 50-meter run and the turbo javelin and silver in the 100-meter walk at regionals.
Patt, a 38-year-old from Phillipsburg, won gold in the 400-meter walk, silver in the softball throw and bronze in the 100-meter walk.
Reynolds, a 34-year-old from Hope Township, earned gold in the 100-meter run and bronze in the 200-meter run.
Bowlby, a 64-year-old from Phillipsburg, was fourth in the 50-meter run, fifth in the softball thrown and took home a participation award in the 100-meter walk.
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DETROIT (AP) — Officials say road crews are on track to finish rebuilding a large bridge over Interstate 75 by the end of 2018.
The Detroit News reports the Michigan Department of Transportation this week gave an update on the Rouge River bridge project. The southbound lanes of I-75 have been closed for about 8 miles (13 kilometers) from Detroit to Southgate since February for construction.
In mid-November, work will take place in the northbound lanes.
The $220 million project is replacing concrete on the bridge, which carries 37 million vehicles per year, and replacing or repairing 13 other spans. The Rouge River bridge originally was built in 1967 and the bridge deck had deteriorated to the point of needing replacement.
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Claire’s, the teen jewelry and ear-piercing chain with stores in Bellingham and Burlington, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection March 19, hoping to shed $1.9 billion in debt and close some underperforming stores. Daniel Acker Bloomberg
GAINESVILLE, Texas (AP) — Two Texas youth prison guards are accused of choking a teenager in custody until he became unconscious and asking him if he was “ready to go sleep.”
Court documents released Friday also accuse a third correctional officer at the same state-run juvenile lockup in North Texas of walking up to another teenager and punching him in the head and body four times with a closed fist.
All three were arrested this week and charged with official oppression as part of a state investigation into the troubled Texas Juvenile Justice Department. Since last year, at least nine Texas juvenile correctional officers have been arrested on abuse or misconduct charges.
It was not immediately clear Friday whether the latest correctional officers arrested had been arraigned or entered a plea.
Altogether 215 candidates have filed nomination papers from 38 constituencies which go to polls in the first phase of assembly elections on March 4 to 60 seats in Manipur.
Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Manipur, Vivek Kumar Dewangan in a press release today said 83 candidates had filed their papers yesterday as nominations for the first phase ended.
Scrutiny of papers for the first phase of elections will be held on February 16 and the last date of withdrawal is on February 18, the release added.
It also said that 24 candidates have filed nomination papers so far for the second phase of elections for Manipur on March 8 to elect 22 MLAs.
The plaque for winning the Professional Drag Racers Association's 2016 Track of the Year is one of many on display at GALOT. The year 2016 was a shining one for the new GALOT Motorsports Park in Benson.
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San Francisco could become the largest U.S. city to ban the sale of fur, a move that would hearten animal lovers but frustrate business owners who say they're fed up with city officials dictating what they can sell.
If the Board of Supervisors approves the ban Tuesday, San Francisco would join two other California cities, West Hollywood and Berkeley, in saying no to a symbol of glamour that animal advocates say is built on cruelty.
The ban would apply to coats and anything else featuring real fur, including key chains and gloves.
President Donald Trump wants to send man back to the moon — and on to Mars.
Trump is signing a space policy directive directing NASA "to lead an innovative space exploration program to send American astronauts back to the moon, and eventually Mars."
That's according to White House spokesman Hogan Gidley.
Trump has taken several steps to refocus NASA's mission on space exploration.
He'll sign the directive at the White House Monday.
The logo of Ford is seen during the 87th International Motor Show at Palexpo in Geneva, Switzerland March 8, 2017. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann
LONDON U.S. carmaker Ford (F.N) said on Wednesday that Britain must secure a Brexit deal which includes full tariff-free access to the entire customs union of European countries, not just the 27 other members of the European Union.
Ford builds vans in Turkey, which is not part of the EU but is in the EU customs union.
"Any deal must include securing tariff-free trade with the wider Customs Union and not just the EU27, whilst retaining access to the best talent and resources," a spokesman said ahead of the formal triggering of divorce talks.
(Reporting by Costas Pitas; editing by Stephen Addison)
A Collingwood man has been charged after a pedestrian was struck along Highway 26 in The Blue Mountains on Thursday.
Collingwood and The Blue Mountains OPP, along with Grey County Paramedics, were called to the area of Highway 26 and Timmons Street at about 10:30 p.m. in regards to a pedestrian that had been struck by a vehicle that failed to remain at the scene.
The pedestrian was taken to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries, while the officers investigated the incident and eventually located the driver and the vehicle that was involved, police said in a news release.
The driver of the vehicle was arrested and taken to the Collingwood OPP detachment. The 28-year-old man is facing charges of impaired driving causing bodily harm, driving with over 80 milligrams of blood alcohol content causing bodily harm, and failing to stop at the scene of an accident involving bodily harm. He is scheduled to appear in court in Owen Sound on March 1.
DENVER — Robert Church had a hat trick and added three assists to lead the Saskatchewan Rush past the Colorado Mammoth 13-10 on Friday in National Lacrosse League action.
Ben McIntosh and Matthew Dinsdale had a pair of goals and two assists each for Saskatchewan (6-1), which scored three unanswered goals in the fourth quarter. Ryan Keenan had four goals and an assist, while Matt Hossack and Chris Corbeil added singles.
Evan Kirk made 39 saves for the win.
Stephen Keogh led Colorado (4-2) with three goals and three assists. Ryan Benesch had a hat trick and two assists and Jacob Ruest scored and tacked on four assists. Zack Greer, Joey Cupido and Eli McLaughlin had goals as well.
Blackwell secured a two-year, two-way deal with Nashville on Tuesday.
Blackwell was selected by the Sharks in the seventh round of the 2011 NHL Draft, but never signed with the organization -- although he did play for AHL San Jose during the 2016-17 campaign on a minor-league deal. Last year, the 25-year-old racked up 45 points with AHL Rochester, which was enough to earn him a shot with the Predators. Blackwell will likely link up with AHL Milwaukee for the start of the upcoming season, but could find himself on a short list of potential call-ups.
FILE PHOTO - James Bullard, President of the St. Louis Federal Reserve Bank, speaks during an interview with Reuters in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. on August 2, 2013. REUTERS/Brian Snyder/File Photo
MELBOURNE St. Louis Federal Reserve President James Bullard, in remarks set to be delivered Monday in Australia, repeated his view that the United States is in a low-growth, low-productivity regime likely to last for the foreseeable future and requiring no rush to raise interest rates.
Speaking in Australia, Bullard said any fiscal or tax changes under the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump are unlikely to influence the economic outlook until at least next year. In the meantime, he has said there is no reason to raise the Fed's target interest rate any further until growth moves into a higher gear.
(Reporting by Wayne Cole in Melbourne; Writing by Howard Schneider; Editing by Lisa Shumaker)
LMC banishes Sunshine Stars to Ijebu Ode
NIGERIA Professional Football League clubs have been reminded by the League Management Company that breaches of the NPFL Framework and Rules will be met with appropriate sanctions to sustain the gains of the reforms to reposition club football in the country. The caution is coming on the heels of a ruling following further breach of […]
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Top seed Dominika Cibulkova suffered a shock first round defeat to world number 161 Antonia Lottner at the Ricoh Open in s'Hertogenbosch. The former Australian Open champion struggled on her serve throughout and her German opponent took full advantage to pull off a 7-5 2-6 6-4 upset win.
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BRADENTON – Governor Rick Scott signs House Bill 21 at the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office Monday, March 19.
The bill includes funding for the opioid epidemic. Scott is hopeful this legislation will limit the chance of addiction and help law enforcement fight the opioid crisis.
“I want to thank the entire legislature for passing a bill that I think is gonna have a positive impact,” Scott said. “Nobody wants any family member or friend to have to deal with this. All of us probably know somebody who has dealt with this. We’re gonna do everything we can in the state to help individuals not become addicted. If they are, to try and get them off of it. And also provide the resources to law enforcement to be a positive influence on what happens here.”
Scott specifically thanked Speaker of the House Richard Cocoran andSenate President Joe Negron. The three think this bill will spark a decline in opioid addiction not just in Florida, but across the country.
BRUSSELS — NATO's chief says the military alliance would be concerned if reports that Russia has violated a Cold War-era treaty by deploying a cruise missile prove true.
U.S. intelligence agencies have assessed that the missile became operational late last year, possibly violating the 1987 Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty on the development and testing of cruise missiles.
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said Wednesday that "compliance with arms control agreements is of great importance and especially when it comes to treaties covering nuclear weapons."
He said that "any non-compliance of Russia with the INF Treaty would be a serious concern for the alliance."
TORONTO — Several houses under construction have been heavily damaged in a fire in northeast Toronto.
Toronto police say they were called to the Scarborough area (near Buena Vista Avenue and Southlawn Drive) around 10:40 p.m. last night on reports of a fire.
They say at least four houses were damaged and several nearby homes were evacuated.
Police say no injuries were reported and those evacuated were offered shelter in Toronto Transit Commission buses.
PHOTO ADAM MOOSHIAN/NYRAFILE - Famed Saratoga Race Course announcer Tom Durkin celebrates his last call.
Legendary thoroughbred racing personality Tom Durkin, who called 25 editions of the Belmont Stakes from 1990 through 2014 for the New York Racing Association, will discuss several of his favorite calls of the iconic race during a special program at the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame Thursday evening at 7 p.m.
Retired jockey and Capital OTB racing analyst Jeff Carle will serve as the program moderator and the event is free to attend.
Delta govt to demolish illegal structures in Asaba Airport
The state governor says the move is aimed at ensuring safety at the airport
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THREE games are scheduled today for the third playing date in the Milo Sponsored Under-18 schools football tournament.
The first of the three will feature Anns Grove Secondary which would take on Dolphin at 12:00hrs at the Ministry of Education ground, while Pure Masters will oppose Bishops High School at 13:30hrs.
The final match of the day will put Lodge Secondary against Queens College.
The tournament is sponsored by the Ministry of Public Health and is being organised by the Petra organisation.
The tournament winner is set to collect $1.1M along with a school developmental project of choice worth $500 000.
Second-place will have a $300 000 budget; third-place $200 000 and fourth-place $100 000.
The tournament is also benefiting from the assistance of the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) which is providing support for the school coaches.
Caratini was recalled from Triple-A Iowa and will start at first base and bat eighth in Wednesday's game against the Tigers.
Though he'll see work in the field in his first game action with the Cubs since May 22, Caratini projects to see the bulk of his time behind the plate during his latest stint with Chicago. Caratini will take over as the backup catcher behind Willson Contreras after Chris Gimenez was designated for assignment Wednesday in a corresponding move.
15 Feb, Jajarkot: UCPN (Maoist Centre) leader and former Home Minister Shakti Bahadur Basnet said that it was the prime responsibility of his party to ensure implementation of the constitution and deliver development in the country.
Leader Basnet claimed that the country is being governed in line with the agendas put forth by the CPN-MC.
The outcome of education sector is not satisfactory in comparison to the investment, he said, adding the schools should not be taken as a centre for recruiting relatives.
He also urged the community people to join hands to develop Jajarkot by properly utilizing the budget channelized from the centre for development works. RSS
Under a new state contract, all inmates in New York State prisons will receive free tablets.
The Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) is partnering with JPay, a company that specializes in inmate and corrections-related services. JPay is providing the tablets at no cost to the state or inmates, and DOCCS is not taking commissions for the tablets.
Clarification on the new tablet initiative at DOCCS. pic.twitter.com/bRv9asGTYh — NYS DOCCS (@NYSDOCCS) January 31, 2018
The tablets will be preloaded with educational content and DOCCS plans to make additional services available through the tablets, such as Prison Rape Elimination Act reporting, Grievance filing, and the potential for placing commissary orders.
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(Reuters) - Amgen Inc said on Monday new data from a late-stage trial testing Kyprolis in combination with two other drugs showed improved overall survival rate in patients with blood cancer.
FILE PHOTO - An Amgen sign is seen at the company's office in South San Francisco, California October 21, 2013. REUTERS/Robert Galbraith/File Photo
The company said it had filed for marketing approval with the U.S. regulator based on the results of the trial, requesting to update the Kyprolis label to include the new overall survival data.
Kyprolis is approved for multiple myeloma that has progressed after treatment with other medicines.
As part of a series of hearings on fostering economic growth, the Senate Banking Committee will hear the perspective of financial regulators next Thursday, June 22, including testimony from NCUA Acting Chairman J. Mark McWatters. Last Friday, NAFCU witness Steve Grooms, president and CEO of 1st Liberty Federal Credit Union of Great Falls, Mont., appeared before the committee and said that NAFCU stood ready to work with Congress on meaningful regulatory relief for the credit union industry.
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German police have arrested two Chinese tourists for photographing each other outside the Reichstag building giving the "Heil Hitler" salute. The gesture is illegal in Germany, and those found guilty of performing it face up to three years in prison.
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Mealey's PI/Product Liability - Texas Appeals Panel Affirms Judgment For Plaintiff In Negligence Suit
HOUSTON - A Texas appellate panel on June 13 affirmed a trial court's judgment after finding that a man who was employed to repair a tire that exploded and injured his hand presented enough evidence during trial to show that his employer was negligent and could have done more to protect him from the exploding tire (Advance Tire and Wheels LLC v. Abrhim Enshikar, No. 01-16-00020-CV, Texas App., 1st Dist., 2017 Tex. App. LEXIS 5371).
An teenager picked the wrong victim when, police said, he tried to steal a man’s vehicle in the Gold Coast late Friday.
A 15-year-old boy jumped in on the driver’s side while its owner was unloading the running vehicle around 7:15 p.m. in the 300 block of East Ohio Street on the Near North Side, Chicago police said.
But the owner of the vehicle, a 54-year-old man, was able to get into the vehicle and subdue the teen while he called police.
The teenager is in custody and charges are pending, police said.
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday arrived in Paris, France, ahead of One Planet Summit, where he is expected to participate alongside over 50 world leaders.
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Glastonbury Planetarium, at 95 Oak St. in the Glastonbury-East Hartford Elementary Magnet School, is open to the public on select dates throughout the year. On Feb. 10, it will open for a screening of a short-animated film that aims to teach as well as entertain.
“Cocomong: A Space Adventure” tells the story of a little creature who is curious about space travel. Cocomong meets an alien who is protecting a precious object from an evil intergalactic king. The two set off on a space quest.
The 18-minute movie is projected upward, filling the planetarium’s entire sky-viewing dome. It is appropriate for children ages 5 to 8 and their families. It will be accompanied by an age-appropriate discussion about the galaxy. It will be shown Saturday at 11 a.m. Admission is $5. glastonburyplanetarium.org/.
A Gazan couple have named their recently born triplets Jerusalem, Capital and Palestine in protest of U.S. President Donald Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
The couple are Nidal and Islam al-Saiqli from Khan Yunis in Gaza. The three babies -- boys Al-Quds (Jerusalem) and Filasteen (Palestine), and girl Asima (Capital) -- were born in December, two weeks after the Trump decision, reported AFP.
(Arutz Sheva’s North American desk is keeping you updated until the start of Shabbat in New York. The time posted automatically on all Arutz Sheva articles, however, is Israeli time.)
The Steelville High School Math & Science Club will host its annual trivia night on March 3 at 6 p.m. at the high school. The event is a fundraiser for the club’s scholarship fund. Teams consist of eight people per table, and participants can reserve a specific table this year. The cost is $10 per person. Some snacks and drinks will be provided by the Math & Science Club, but participants are also welcome to bring their own. To reserve a table, call April Mathews at the high school at 573-775-2144.
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Mississippi's only abortion clinic sues state after governor signs nation's most restrictive abortion law
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Former “Dance Moms” reality TV star Abby Lee Miller is set to be released from prison early.
WTAE-TV reports Miller was originally scheduled for release June 21, but online records now list her release date as May 25. Miller has been in a California prison since turning herself in this past July.
Miller was sentenced to a year and a day in prison for hiding $775,500 worth of income and bringing $120,000 in Australian currency to the U.S. without reporting it.
The 51-year-old had filed for bankruptcy after defaulting on a Florida condominium mortgage and a mortgage on her Abby Lee Dance Company studio in Penn Hills, a Pittsburgh suburb.
Her lawyer argued Miller had become “ill-equipped to deal with the brand she became.”
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — The new series "Girlfriends" features a rare trio of starring characters: women aged 50-plus.
The British series, debuting this week on the Acorn TV streaming service, stars Phyllis Logan, Miranda Richardson and Zoe Wanamaker.
They're longtime friends facing mid-life crises, including a husband's suspicious death and a wayward son out of jail and back home.
There are younger male and female characters in "Girlfriends," including Matthew Lewis, who played Neville Longbottom in the "Harry Potter" movie franchise.
But the show belongs to its three stars, including Logan, who was the admirable housekeeper Mrs. Hughes in "Downton Abbey."
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SAO PAULO, April 6 Brazilian President Michel Temer said on Thursday he has authorized the lawmaker sponsoring a key pension reform plan to alter the proposal in order to guarantee approval in the lower house of Congress.
Still, Temer said in a radio interview that any changes to the plan must maintain the bill's minimum retirement age. Temer needs to gather support of 308 out of 513 lawmakers in the house to pass the controversial reform, but a survey of lawmakers on Wednesday suggested he did not have the support. (Reporting by Patricia Duarte and Bruno Federowski; Writing by Bruno Federowski)
Middle Belt Youths Dissociate Region From Igbo Quit Ultimatum
Middle belt youths have condemned the recent quit notice issued Igbo living in the North by Arewa Youth Consultative Forum, saying Igbo, just like other Nigerians, have the right to live in any part of the country. The youths, acting on the platform of All Middle Belt Youth Forum, AMBYF, said in a statement by…
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FREMONT (BCN) — Fremont Boulevard between Mowry and Capitol avenues in Fremont is open again following an investigation into a fatal collision involving a pedestrian Wednesday morning, according to police.
At about 7:30 a.m., a woman was crossing Fremont Boulevard in the crosswalk when she was struck by a vehicle making a right turn out of the Fremont Hub Shopping Center, according to police.
The southbound lanes of Fremont Boulevard were closed for the investigation. Police reported at about 11:50 a.m. that the street had reopened to traffic.
The cause of the collision is under investigation but drugs and alcohol don’t appear to be factors.
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KOTA: A 38-year-old man allegedly killed his brother with an iron rod after he found him in a compromising position with his wife at their home in Talera area in Bundi district, police said today.
The woman also suffered injuries and was undergoing treatment at Maharao Bhim Singh Hospital in Kota.
The accused, in a fit of rage, attacked his wife and his 35-year-old brother with an iron rod after he found them in compromising position last night, additional superintendent of police (ASP) of Bundi Dashrath Singh said, adding that while his brother died, his wife suffered serious injuries.
The accused has been nabbed, police said.
A man about the age of 32 suffered moderate wounds Monday evening, when he was stabbed on Haprachim Street in Ashdod.
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Bloomfield, Conn. (WTNH) – In this time of economic stress on the state level, Governor Dannel Malloy will travel to an aerospace company in Bloomfield to talk about his plans to create and keep jobs in Connecticut.
The governor’s office says Malloy will concentrate on efforts to improve the overall business climate in the state through the creation of predictability and sustainable jobs during his speech at the Kaman Corporation.
The governor will be joined by Kaman’s CEO Neal Keating and the president of the Connecticut Business and Industry Association Joe Brennan at the morning event in Bloomfield..
MIAMI GARDENS, FLA. (WSVN) - Officials were dispatched to the scene of a reported shooting in Miami Gardens, Friday night.
Police and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue crews responded to the scene along the 15000 block of Northwest 32nd Place, just before 7 p.m.
Officials said the victim was transported to Aventura Hospital.
Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.
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A grass fire engulfed several acres in flames in Dublin Friday afternoon. Firefighters arrived on scene shortly after the fire broke out and worked to contain it.Officials say several structures were threatened when the fire started and appeared to have it under control around 4 p.m. Friday.
REASON: FBI Handling of Michael Flynn Case Is Disturbing: Why didn’t the FBI charge Flynn with an underlying crime? It might be because there was none.
You could eliminate most special counsel abuses by requiring that “process” charges, like False Statements Act violations, be referred to the regular DOJ for prosecution rather than falling within the special counsel’s bailiwick.
BROOKFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A rhinoceros at a suburban Chicago zoo has undergone what’s believed to be the first CT scan performed on the species. It was no easy task.
Layla is a 7 ½-year-old, 2,300-pound rhinoceros living at Brookfield Zoo.
Zoo officials say the scan was needed to diagnose an obstruction in Layla’s nasal passageway that made it difficult for her to breathe.
Because Layla was too large to move inside the zoo’s hospital a CT scanner had to be brought to the Pachyderm House.
A front loader was needed to lift Layla onto the surgical table. About 40 staff helped with the process, and did “practice runs” with 2,300 pounds of concrete.
The images revealed abnormal tissue near an upper molar. The zoo says Layla is resting comfortably and surgery is planned.
It's a hectic week for Pol Veterinary Services as the staff sees a slew of emergencies, reunions, and ruffled feathers!
47 year old Bryan Evan Williams was arrested by Paris police in the 800 block of Deshong on a NISI judgement. He was charged with sexual assault of a child.
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Paris police arrested 22 year old Santavious Deontre Gray after a traffic stop in the 800 block of MLK after they found him in possession of marijuana and a controlled prescription medication. He was also allegedly in possession of materials commonly used to package narcotics for sale.
38 year old Bradley Heath Blankenship of Paris was arrested on an outstanding Hunt County felony warrant. He was charged with tampering or fabricating physical evidence.
30 year old Krystal Elaine Finch was stopped by Paris police for a traffic violation and a computer check showed she was wanted on an outstanding Lamar County warrant. She was booked into the Lamar County jail for theft.
EMERYVILLE, CA--(Marketwired - April 17, 2017) - NMI Holdings, Inc., ( NASDAQ : NMIH), the parent company of National Mortgage Insurance Corporation (National MI), today announced that it will report results for its first quarter ended Mar. 31, 2017 after the market close on Thursday, May 4, 2017.
The company will hold a conference call and live webcast at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time / 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The webcast will be available on the company's website, www.nationalmi.com, in the "Investor Relations" section. The call also can be accessed by dialing (888) 734-0328 in the U.S., or (914) 495-8578 for international callers using Conference ID: 3499361, or by referencing NMI Holdings, Inc.
A replay of the webcast as well as the earnings press release and any supplemental information will be available on the company's website.
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ATHENSGreece said on Tuesday it expects to wrap up talks with its foreign creditors on fiscal issues and reforms by May 22 to conclude a crucial bailout review which will open the way for the disbursement of vital loans that the country needs to get to repay debt.
Government spokesman Dimitris Tzanakopoulos also said it wants an agreement on debt relief by then, the day when Eurogroup finance ministers meet in Brussels.
The Greek parliament will legislate on May 16 new measures agreed with international lenders.
(Reporting by Renee Maltezou and Lefteris Papadimas Editing by Jeremy Gaunt)
WWE announced the following today:
SummerSlam Week to return to Brooklyn in 2018
As first reported exclusively by The New York Post, it was announced today that SummerSlam Week will return to Brooklyn’s Barclays Center for the fourth consecutive year in August 2018. The WWE Universe in Brooklyn will be treated to four nights of incredible action as NXT TakeOver will take place on Saturday, Aug. 18; The Biggest Event of Summer, SummerSlam, will occur on Aug. 19; Raw on Aug. 20 and SmackDown LIVE on Aug. 21. SummerSlam Week also features a series of activities including interactive fan experiences and community outreach programs designed to leave a lasting impact throughout the region.
Ticket and suite information for SummerSlam in 2018 will be announced in the near future. And do not miss this year’s SummerSlam, streaming live on WWE Network this Sunday!
Flames Coach, Ronny Van Geneugden (RVG) has donated a set of uniforms to Factured Football Club which is one of the Central Region Women Football Association (CRWFA) teams. The donation was made on Saturday at…
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New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has today welcomed the appointment of New Zealander Raelene Castle as the new Chief Executive for Rugby Australia.
NZR Chief Executive Steve Tew said Castle’s appointment heralded a new era for international rugby.
"We congratulate Raelene on her appointment, which is an acknowledgement of her strength as a leader, and her ability to drive success both on and off the field.
"I have known Raelene for a number of years, and have a huge regard for her and we are really looking forward to working with her.
"New Zealand Rugby has enjoyed a close and open relationship with Bill Pulver and we thank him for his courageous leadership including managing the change that was necessary this year," Tew said.
Listen up for our Morning Mind Twister question this morning at 8:15 for your chance to qualify to win a spot for 2 on the Roy and Carol Beach Party 2018 trip to Cabo! First person through with the correct answer to the question will qualify to win the trip. Number to call is 888-254-9830!
Hollywood actor Nicole Kidman gave cricket a shot while shooting for her upcoming film Lion in India. While the actress effortlessly bowls over fans and audiences with her on-screen and red-carpet appearances, cricket, we hear, was a different ball game altogether. Kidman, who worked extensively with 6-year-old actor Sunny Pawar, bonded with cricket with the first-time actor, who didn’t speak English.
As much as in India, Cricket is big even in Australia which made Sunny start teaching Kidman gully cricket in between the shoot and the director who shot some of these moments also ended up using the shots in the film.
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When asked Nicole Kidman, she said “My throw is terrible and Sunny would laugh at me, which was endearing,” Kidman says while adding “Sunny is this little light and he makes the huge story leap very believable from small Saroo to big Saroo.”
The child Saroo is played by Sunny Pawar who was the chosen one after an extensive search throughout India.
Jay Narayan Vyas is BJP candidate from Siddhapur constituency. He was born on born 14 April, 1947. He is an undergraduate in Civil Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology Bombay and also holds postgraduate qualifications in Marketing Management and a degree in Law. Vyas is a politician, scholar, analyst, academician, administrator.
He is a former Cabinet Minister of Government of Gujarat in charge of Health and Family Welfare department from 2007 to 2012. Siddhpur is a general constituency. Sidhpur is one of the 182 assembly constituencies of Gujarat. It is located in Patan district.
The constituency will have 230 polling stations. In 2012 assembly polls, the number of electors for this seat was 223963. Balvantsinh Chandansinh Rajput of Indian National Congress won the seat in 2012 assembly elections with 87518 votes.
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April 24 (Reuters) - LPKF Laser & Electronics AG:
* DGAP-ADHOC: LPKF ANNOUNCES PRELIMINARY FIGURES FOR THE FIRST QUARTER OF 2018
* GENERATED CONSOLIDATED REVENUE OF APPROX. EUR 20 MILLION IN Q1 OF 2018 FINANCIAL YEAR AND IS THUS AROUND 20 % BELOW SAME PERIOD LAST YEAR
* COMPANY CONFIRMS ITS FORECAST FOR 2018 AND FOLLOWING YEARS
* ANTICIPATES CONSOLIDATED REVENUE OF BETWEEN EUR 103 MILLION AND EUR 108 MILLION IN 2018 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Kobe Bryant might have retired from basketball a year ago, but his signature line of sneakers from Nike remain some of the company’s most popular. On Monday, Nike unveiled the five colorways coming for the latest edition of the Kobe A.D., which is a midtop sneaker, a departure from the lowtop Kobe sneakers that he put out for much of the latter part of his playing career.
The five colorways are all monochromatic, with the entire sneaker being either all-purple, yellow, red, grey, or blue. There’s a reason for that, which naturally comes from the mind of Kobe and his key tenants of the Mamba Mentality. As Bryant explains in the video below, each Kobe A.D. is representative of one of the five important mental qualities a great player needs — Fearless, Detached, Optimism, Passion, and Honesty.
Conor McGregor vs Khabib Nurmagomedov claim
Khabib Nurmagomedov's coach Javier Mendez has claimed a bout between the new UFC lightweight champion and Conor McGregor is the biggest fight in mixed martial arts.
“It’s just a matter of whether Conor wants to come to the table or not,” Mendez told Express Sport when discussing a potential fight between Nurmagomedov and McGregor.
“And knowing Conor, he’s a great businessman, Conor is going to want the biggest payday for his efforts. And there isn’t going to be a bigger MMA fight than Khabib and Conor.
“The next big one that’s going to happen before that, in my opinion, I believe the logical step for Conor would be to fight Nate Diaz. Now or later.
“But that fight needs to also happen too. Because that’s also a big fight for Conor.
“The two big fights for Conor, in my opinion, are Khabib and Nate Diaz.”
On Sunday, we met some friends for brunch in Sugar Land. During the planning of this event, my wife Jillian suggested two different chain type restaurants for us to meet (in the name of protecting the innocent, I will not say which restaurants they were, but one was a day of the week and the other is a vegatable and where you plant things).
Our friends immediately rejected those two places and then suggested a high end place. So, we looked up the menu online.
It was SUPER expensive! Waffles were like $20! AND IT DIDN'T EVEN HAVE A KIDS MENU!!! Why would people even choose to go a place like that???
At that moment, we realized we are now totally basic and the idea of going to an expensive place for brunch is now out of our comfort zone!
We now have all sorts of questions about our lives: Will this ever end? Is this just because we have really little kids? When do you go back to being a normal adult and do nice things?​
ELHAE follows up the release of his new EP ‘AURA II‘ with the official video to his single “Something”. You can pick up ‘AURA II‘ now on iTunes.
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Romano (3-6) got the win Wednesday, allowing four runs on seven hits while striking out three over five innings in the 7-4 victory over the Diamondbacks.
It wasn't the sharpest of outings, as Romano allowed two home runs and found himself in an early 4-0 hole, but his teammates picked him up offensively to put him in line for the win. The outing raised his ERA to an even 6.00, but after walking 10 batters over 10.1 innings in his last two starts, it was encouraging to see the 24-year-old regain command and not issue a free pass for the first time all season. Romano's spot in the rotation could be in jeopardy once Anthony DeSclafani (oblique) returns off the disabled list, but if he does take another turn he'd be lined up to take on the Rockies next Wednesday.
Cynthia Nixon Says She's Running For Governor of New York The 'Sex and the City' star made the announcment Monday through an ad on her Twitter account Nixon will be running against incumbent Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) in the state‘s primary election, set for September. We want our government to work again, on healthcare, ending mass incarceration, fixing our broken subway. We are sick of politicians who care more about headlines and power than they do about us, She isn't just going into the race blind, though, as Nixon previously worked on the advisory board for the Mayor‘s Fund To Advance New York City. Nixon also touched on education and the city‘s deteriorating subway system in her announcement. An early poll from Siena College has Nixon trailing Cuomo 19 percent to 66 percent.
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You know you love something fiercely when you embrace it at its worst, most challenging moment — kind of like this unidentified New Englander’s love for the Atlantic Ocean, which on a frigid, snowblind day like this one (documented by John Adams for our February 14, 2017 Photo of the Day) borders on the straight-up devotional. Happy Valentine’s Day to all the coldwater lovers of the world…
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A teenager in northeastern Utah underwent a 15-hour surgery last week to reattach her left hand after she lost part of it in an accident at school.
The girl’s family told Fox 13 that the accident happened in her shop class at Rich High School in Randolph.
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The teen was rushed to a Salt Lake City hospital where a team of doctors spent 15 hours reattaching her hand in a long and delicate operation, stitching together secondary arteries because the main arteries were so damaged, the TV station reported .
It’s still unclear whether the surgery was successful. Doctors say it could take days before they’ll know for sure.
The victim’s family has started a GoFundMe page to help raise money to cover medical expenses.
LOS ANGELES — Singer Trey Songz faces a domestic violence charge after he turned himself into Los Angeles police Monday morning, according to TMZ.
Songz is accused of assaulting a woman for talking to another man while at a party in Hollywood Hills last month. He was taken into custody at 6 a.m. and released around 8 a.m. after posing a $50,000 bond.
Songz took to Twitter Monday morning to proclaim his innocence, saying “I am being lied on and falsely accused for someone’s personal gain.”
I won’t be speaking too much more on this but would like to thank you for all the prayers and support. 🙏🏾❤️💪🏾 — Trey Songz (@TreySongz) March 19, 2018
The woman says Songz beat her so badly that she suffered a concussion and had to go to the hospital.
Trey Songz Arrested for Felony Domestic Violence https://t.co/DrYMePw59F — TMZ (@TMZ) March 19, 2018
Georgie Mattingley can still vividly remember the day she took her shortlisted painting to the National Gallery of Victoria for consideration in its Top Arts exhibition of outstanding artworks by VCE students. "It was a two-metre canvas on top of my parents' car, we drove it all the way into the city to Federation Square, it was a big family event, we had occy straps over this massive painting and we were driving at about 20km/h," she laughs.
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A total of 2,089 prosecutors were investigated for violating discipline or laws from 2013 to 2017, the Supreme People's Procuratorate (SPP) has said.
The figure was released at an SPP national meeting on clean governance and anti-corruption.
The SPP said 543 prosecutors were investigated for violating the eight-point frugality code issued after the 18th CPC National Congress in 2012, adding that the work styles of prosecution organs had improved during the period.
The frugality code requires officials to strictly practice frugality and clean up undesirable work styles.
The SPP asked prosecution organs at various levels to keep high pressure on corruption and focus on the abuse of power, embezzlement and bribery.
Efforts will also be made to facilitate the collecting of tips and giving feedback, it said.
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Thursday presented Union Budget 2018, the last full budget of the Narendra Modi government before the next Lok Sabha elections. Jaitley's budget focused on agriculture sector and also brought a health insurance programme which would give Rs 5 lakh per year per family.
Just two days after the budget, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley spoke exclusively to Zee Media on various announcements made by him during his Union Budget speech on February 1. Here are the highlights:
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Local air quality could continue to be degraded through most of this week, as the Weather Service extends an Air Stagnation Advisory into Thursday afternoon. High pressure continues to dominate the local weather scene, pushing the storms to the north of us, while continuing to cause issues with air inversions in the interior valleys. Forecasters say that air quality could deteriorate, due to these extended stagnant air conditions. The Southwest Washington Clean Air reports that the air quality in Yacolt is “good” this morning, and is “moderate” in Longview. The air quality in Chehalis is listed as “unhealthy for sensitive groups,” while the air quality in Vancouver is “unhealthy” for all. They advise that people limit outdoor activities in Vancouver at this time, due to the degraded air quality. The advisory covers the whole I-5 corridor through Cowlitz County.
"Music at Historic Trinity"
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Voices of Eterna
April 9 at 3:00 PM
"Sacred Songs for Sacred Spaces"
"Music at Historic Trinity" welcomes Voices of Eterna, "Wisconsin's premier treble choir," on Sunday, April 9, 2017 at 3 PM. The performance will take listeners through a mirage of classical, gospel, and spiritual songs including movements from Johann Michael Haydn's "Mass for the Feast of Holy Innocents," Pergolesi's infamous Lenten rendition of the "Stabat Mater," anthems of the tuneful English composer John Rutter, and so much more. Join the Voices of Eterna in this celebration of songs for the liturgical year.
MARCO ANTONIO MELENDEZ
Artistic Director & Conductor
Tickets available at the door: $10 adults, $5 under age 18
QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — Protesters have hurled trash on a vehicle used by former Ecuadorean President Rafael Correa as he campaigns against a referendum that could prevent him from seeking re-election.
Correa's silver SUV was left covered in plastic plates, cups and mud in Wednesday's incident in the city of Quininde. The ex-head of state was trapped for almost three hours inside the building of a radio station where he was giving an interview as police controlled the protesters.
On Twitter Correa decried the incident as, "A shame for the country!"
Correa has been campaigning throughout Ecuador against a referendum being pushed by President Lenin Moreno, his one-time ally and now enemy.
The referendum includes one question that would make it impossible for Correa, who was president for a decade, to run again.
Forums are what they are, as far as l,m concerned, live and let live , write whatever you want, if you don,t like the topic, don,t go back to it, its 18 06 here in Madeira, about 28deg,yesterday l entered my 70th year on this planet,today l,m on my 4th G & T, and they are liberal ones, thats liberal with a small t, in about an hour l,m going to have my dinner, tuna steak, with a large liberal caraffe of vino branco, you people really need to chill out, come out here for some hols, tell me, we can meet up, chew some fat, or come down to Turnbridge WMC next time in UK 12th July for 6 weeks, summer holiday for me, every Thursday , Friday, watch SL on big screen there, theres usually only three of us, for those who do not know me, lm, a five foot nothing, bold headed, speccy 4 eyes, argumentative, bar stewared, thats probabley why l,m sat in there almost alone, except for Darrel.
PS im the one with the tan.
pss get a grip folks
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pssss l,m about to fall off my chair, and thats before dinner.
Two sisters reported missing from their home in Scotland are thought to be in the North of Ireland according to police.
Police Scotland is appealing for information in order to trace Grace Elizabeth McKinney (8) and Kara McKinney (5).
Grace and Kara are thought to be travelling with their father Michael McKinney, his girlfriend Martina and Woody (3).
They are travelling in a cream coloured Eldis Autoquest Motorhome H36 PBO.
A spokesman for Police Scotland said: "They are all thought to have travelled to Northern Ireland on August 10, most likely in their camper-van."
Grace and Kara were last known to be in the Aylth area and have previously been known to camp with their father in the West coast area, Fort William and Skye.
Grace is described as 4’10” slim with red/auburn hair and Kara is 4’0” with red/auburn hair.
If you have any information which may assist Police in tracing Grace and Kara please contact Police Scotland on 101 and quote incident number 3165 11/08/17 or approach any police Scotland Officer.
In just two weeks, four hotels in Newport News and one hotel in Yorktown were targeted by the same man dressed in a black hoodie, dark pants, black shoes, and a mask. In each of these cases, the man entered the lobby with a knife in his hand.
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"Mr Othman Wok will be remembered for his sincerity and personable nature. When Mrs Tan and I visited him during the annual Hari Raya gatherings at his residence, we were always very touched by his graciousness and warm hospitality. We have
We’ve got your tickets, you bring the vibes. Nocturnal Wonderland returns September 15-16 to Glen Helen Regional Park in San Bernardino for a weekend of electronic music, arts and rides. Listen to Alexia this week from 10a-3p and when she tells you to call, be caller 20 at 888-388-1037 to win a pair of GA tickets! See the full lineup and get your tickets at NocturnalWonderland.com.
New tomorrow on Blu-ray & DVD: Eugenio Derbez, Rob Lowe, and Kristen Bell lead an all-star cast in the outrageous comedy HOW TO BE A LATIN LOVER. Don’t miss the film critics are calling “hilarious,” “awesome” and “fun!” Own HOW TO BE A LATIN LOVER on Blu-ray, DVD & Digital HD tomorrow.
The emblem for the Vegas Golden Knights. (File)
Vegas Golden Knights fans with service through Cox will be able to watch games.
On Friday, Cox Communications reached a deal to carry AT&T SportsNet Rocky Moutain on the cable network in Las Vegas.
The agreement took effect immediately and will air the inaugural season of the Golden Knights games.
The first regular season game will be on Cox channel 96 and 1096. Beginning Saturday, the permanent home for games will be on Cox channel 313 and 1313 in HD.
The channel is available on the Essential cable package.
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - Canadian Solar Inc:
* CANADIAN SOLAR INC. ANNOUNCES RECEIPT OF A PRELIMINARY, NON-BINDING “GOING PRIVATE” PROPOSAL LETTER FROM ITS CHAIRMAN, PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND FORMATION OF AN INDEPENDENT SPECIAL COMMITTEE
* CANADIAN SOLAR INC. ANNOUNCES RECEIPT OF A PRELIMINARY, NON-BINDING “GOING PRIVATE” PROPOSAL LETTER FROM ITS CHAIRMAN, PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND FORMATION OF AN INDEPENDENT SPECIAL COMMITTEE
* CANADIAN SOLAR - RECEIVED PROPOSAL LETTER TO ACQUIRE ALL SHARES OF CO NOT ALREADY BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY QU AND HANBING ZHANG FOR US$18.47 PER SHARE​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
SEOUL, April 25 (Reuters) - South Korea’s LG Display Co Ltd reported its first quarterly operating loss in six years, hit by a sharp drop in panel prices as Chinese rivals flooded the market and sluggish sales of liquid crystal displays for TVs.
The Apple Inc supplier posted an operating loss of 98 billion won ($91.1 million) for January-March. That compares with a 1 trillion won profit in the same period a year ago and an average forecast of a 58.1 billion won loss drawn from 14 analysts polled by Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S.
Revenue fell 19.6 percent to 5.7 trillion won. ($1 = 1,076.1500 won) (Reporting by Joyce Lee; Editing by Edwina Gibbs and Stephen Coates)
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These vegan, all-natural pepper relishes come in an original and spicy version. Original is a blend of fire roasted red bell peppers, Roma tomato sauce and minced garlic. For the spicier sauce, it kicks things up with habanero peppers.
Police have arrested a man who they said emailed a bomb threat to the Fair Market in East Austin on Saturday night, forcing the cancellation of the Roots South by Southwest show.Trevor Weldon Ingram, 26, has been charged with making a terroristic threat, a third-degree felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison, city officials said.The threat was received around 4:23 p.m. Officers checked the area but found nothing suspicious.SXSW took to Twitter to apologize to attendees for the inconvenience.Police say there is no broader security concern related to this incident.
Joe List is checking off the boxes on his comedy to-do sheet. He started working as a stand-up shortly after high school.
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While most people think a lack of sex is a quick road to divorce, a bad sex life is an even faster one.
In a bid to promote Unity and Peace in the state, members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria otherwise known as Shiites, paid a visit to the Eze Ndigbo in Bauchi state yesterday. The Islamic religious group said their mission was to correct the impression that they are intolerant to other groups and tribes in the state. See more photos after the cut.
A man armed with a machete was taken into custody by Albany police Monday night
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After describing the mission and vision of the groups, each of which will be led by one school board and one district cabinet member, they asked panelists to sign up for no more than two subcommittees. Those groups will meet more frequently throughout the year and report back to the collective task force, whose next meeting is tentatively scheduled for Sept. 27.
When a pine forest near a village in Karelia, Russia, was threatened by plans for sand pit mining, a group of pensioners went into action. They fought the mining company in court and in the forest -- and they succeeded. (Current Time TV/ROMB)
BEIJING, March 20 (Reuters) - China is fully confident of achieving its 2018 economic targets, with its economic fundamentals sound, Premier Li Keqiang said on Tuesday.
Chinese regulators also will take resolute measures to tackle financial risks, Li told reporters in Beijing, adding that China's financial sector in good shape and banks have enough provisions.
China aims to expand its economy by around 6.5 percent this year, the same target as in 2017, which it handily beat. (Reporting by Ryan Woo; Editing by Kim Coghill)
NEW YORK (AP) — "America's Got Talent" continues to dominate the summer television landscape, although not by enough to make NBC the week's top-ranked network.
The Nielsen company said the talent show was seen by 11.3 million people last week, more than four million more than the next closest show. That was a repeat version of "60 Minutes."
CBS' "Big Brother" has returned to the network's summer schedule, and each episode was the Nielsen's top 20 for the week. CBS' summer dramas, "Code Black" and "Instinct," are also being watched, although not at the level of traditional in-season shows.
CBS won the week in prime time, averaging 4.3 million viewers to NBC's 4.2 million.
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Why do we overcomplicate link building?
Apr 23, 2018 by Julie Joyce Do we overcomplicate link building to make the job look glamorous? Contributor Julie Joyce thinks we might and suggests it’s only as hard as you make it.
Study: Majority reject ads on smart speakers
Apr 23, 2018 by Greg Sterling Just under 40 percent said they were open to ads if they were “relevant.”
Earth Day Google doodle delivers hopeful message from Dr. Jane Goodall
Apr 21, 2018 by Amy Gesenhues ‘Every single individual matters, every single individual makes some impact on the planet every single day,’ says the renowned ethologist and conservationist.
Ileen Macpherson is a name not well known in Australian farming circles, but she is the first ever female organic farmer in the country.
Her story has been unearthed by Tasmanian academic Dr John Paull who found the name while researching the organic movement.
Dr Paull told Sally Dakis the story of Ileen Macpherson which involved romance, hardship, European travel and a near fatal illness.
The European Commission has just released a special Eurobarometer report on corruption. The report’s findings shine light on EU citizens’ perception of and experience with corruption within their respective EU Member States.
Here’s what the findings were for Hungary:
This Doctor won't be saying 'goodbye' in the same way as those who have left the series in recent years.
Kerry’s James O’Donoghue says the younger players have injected confidence into the panel.
The Kingdom open their Championship campaign against Clare this Sunday in Killarney.
Speaking at the launch of AIB’s extension to their sponsorship of the Football Championship by 5 years O’Donoghue said the young players are a positive influence.
North Koreas deputy ambassador to the United Nations Kim In-ryong said on 17 April that the Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea (DPRK) is ready to react to any mode of war desired by the US. Speaking at the UN headquarters in New York, he accused the US of using gangster-like logic and sending a message to Pyongyang with its missile strikes on Syria. The US “has created a dangerous situation in which thermonuclear war may break out at any moment on the peninsula and poses a serious threat to world peace and security”, he added.
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Pauline P. Ivey celebrated her 110th birthday on Friday. Ivey was born Feb. 2, 1908. She has two children, one grandchild, three great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren.
Report: 1 dead in crash on Route 80 in North Branford
NORTH BRANFORD — One person has died after a motor vehicle accident on Route 80 Tuesday morning , according to WTNH broadcast news.
Also part of the road is closed, according to a tweet from the North Branford Fire Department.
The Fire Department said Route 80 is closed at Totoket and Foxon roads because of the accident involving a motorcycle and a car.
Press Release – Grant Parish Sheriff’s Detective Bruce Phillips along with Sergeant Josh Daniels were conducting a search warrant at a Dry Prong house in reference to a number of burglaries that had occurred in Rapides Parish. Not only did they discover over $5,000 worth of stolen items, but also found methamphetamine.
Robert Miles, 47-years-old, of Dry Prong, was arrested for Possession of Stolen Things, Possession of C.D.S. II (crystal methamphetamine), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon.
SAN DIEGO (NEWS 8) - From a photo contest that could leave you with cash in your pockets, to seasonal night fishing and so much more in between there are plenty of activities to enjoy at Lake Jennings. News 8’s Ashley Jacobs takes a drive to Lakeside to see their tipis, camp sites and throw some breakfast over the fire.
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazilian oil workers have begun a 72-hour strike on the heels of a crippling nationwide truck drivers' strike that has started winding down after 10 days.
The country's two main oil workers' unions say the strike was called to demand lower fuel prices and the resignation of Pedro Parente, president of state-owned oil company Petrobras.
The strike began Wednesday in defiance of Brazil's top labor court, which declared it illegal and said the unions will have to pay a daily fine of 500,000 reals (about $135,000).
According to the Oil Worker's Federation, the strike has halted production at refineries in six states.
Petrobras said in a statement that contingency teams were operating production units where the strike prevented shift changes from taking place.
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New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has blocked New York City Council's fee on non-reusable shopping bags just hours before it was supposed to take effect.Cuomo on Tuesday approved a measure to forbid the city from placing any fees on disposable shopping bags until at least next year. The state Assembly and Senate both voted to block the 5-cent fee last week.Cuomo, a Democrat, called the fee "deeply flawed" because it would allow store owners to keep the profit.New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio had championed the bag fee as a way to reduce litter and protect the environment.Critics say overruling the city is an example of government overreach.Cuomo announced a task force to address the environmental impact of plastic bags by the end of the year.
Kuala Lumpur: Nexus Union has entered into advertising rights agreements with several associations of taxis and buses in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. The signing ceremony was held at the Sabah Commercial Vehicle Licensing Board and witnessed by Sabah CVLB Chairman Datuk Raime Unggi.
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A report by @crumar92 says Dynamo have finalized $2.5 million permanent transfer of Alberth Elis and that his contract lasts through 2021.
My sources tell me the Dynamo are working hard to complete the transfer and that the club is optimistic it will be able to do so. — Corey Roepken (@RipSports) December 9, 2017
The Houston Dynamo are working to keep talented Honduran attacker Alberth Elis according to reports, one of which has them paying a $2.5 million transfer fee to Liga MX's CF Monterrey. The Dynamo reached the MLS playoffs for the first time in four seasons in 2017, and Elis was a key reason why. The 21-year-old scored 10 league goals and added four assists after arriving from Monterrey on loan before the season. I know this isn't of supreme interest to many of you, I just wanted an excuse to share his goal celebration as The Black Panther.
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NEW YORK, April 13 The U.S. Federal Communications Commission said on Thursday that T-Mobile US Inc , Comcast Corp, Dish Network Corp and U.S. Cellular Corp were among the largest buyers of spectrum in an $19.8 billion broadcast airwaves auction.
The FCC said 175 broadcast stations were selling airwaves to 50 wireless and other telecommunications companies. Companies plan to use the spectrum to build new networks or improve existing coverage to meet growing mobile data demands. The FCC did not immediately disclose the amount of spectrum acquired by individual companies. (Reporting by David Shepardson; Editing by Richard Chang)
KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 (Reuters) - Malaysia’s former prime minister, Najib Razak, on Wednesday said he was innocent and had a chance to clear his name, hours after being charged with offences including abuse of power.
Najib pleaded not guilty to the charges arising from an investigation into a scandal-plagued state fund, 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB), which he founded almost a decade ago.
“I am confident of my innocence, I believe in my innocence and this is the best chance to clear my name,” Najib told reporters outside the courtroom after being released on bail.
“If this is the price I have to pay for 42 years I served the people and the country...I am willing,” he added.
The trial date has been set for Feb. 18 next year. (Reporting by Rozanna Latiff and Joseph Sipalan; Writing by John Geddie; Editing by Clarence Fernandez)
Tuscola County – A Mid-Michigan man said it was the “best mistake I’ve ever made”, and it led to him winning $100,000.
The Tuscola County man, who has chosen to remain anonymous, matched the Fantasy 5 numbers drawn Thursday to win the Fantasy 5 jackpot.
He bought his winning ticket at Worth’s Party Store, located at 4730 East Main Street in Millington.
“I usually play 04-14-28-30-31, but I accidentally picked 29 instead of 28,” said the player. “Rather than starting over with a new slip, I just decided to go ahead and play those numbers and I’m so glad I did.
The lucky player claimed his prize on Tuesday.
“Winning the jackpot was all because of a simple mistake, but it’s definitely the best mistake I’ve ever made.”
He said he plans to use the money to pay down his mortgage.
“I can’t tell you how it feels to win the jackpot. It’s a once in a lifetime kind of thing,” the player said.
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SACRAMENTO (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the California Lottery's "SuperLotto Plus" game were:
14-17-23-25-46, Mega Ball: 6
(fourteen, seventeen, twenty-three, twenty-five, forty-six; Mega Ball: six)
Estimated jackpot: $18 million
Italy in the 1950s and ’60s conjures up a host of sunny La Dolce Vita impressions, most of them drawn from movies. Vintage Italia is meant to capitalize on postwar Italian nostalgia. Most of the 11 tracks were recorded during the period and vary between lushly orchestrated ballads and jazzier numbers. While jazz was certainly an inspiration on much of the music, the best moments in that vein are heard on the 1958 opening track by singer Fred Buscaglione, which boasts a hot trumpet solo worthy of Louis Armstrong. Curiously, the track that most conforms to expectations of Italian period pop, complete with accordion and mandolin, hales from a contemporary instrumental group, Quadro Nuevo.
Four Nebraska beer stores on the border of South Dakota's Pine Ridge Indian Reservation will learn next week whether state regulators will allow them to stay in business. The Nebraska Liquor Control Commission says it will issue a ruling Wednesday on whether the stores in Whiteclay can renew their liquor licenses.
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(CNN) Dozens of migrants are believed to have died after their boat sank off the coast of Libya, the International Organization for Migration said Friday.
"It is an absolutely shocking tragedy," IOM spokesperson Leonard Doyle said Friday. He said many Pakistanis were believed to be on board.
An estimated 90 to 100 migrants were reported to have been on the vessel when it capsized Thursday night.
The UN migration agency said 10 bodies washed up on Libyan shores as it estimated the migrants had boarded a vessel that typically carries more than 100 people.
The bodies were those of a Libyan woman and reportedly some Pakistani nationals.
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There are definitely changes to be expected in 2017, and some will impact Accenture, but I believe the firm is resilient enough to overcome any issue. The firm will maintain their growth if it doesn't have to write off any wrong acquisition.
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Masuk High’s girls volleyball team outlasted visiting Notre Dame-Fairfield 3-1 (25-21, 25-27, 25-11, 25-19) on Friday evening.
The Panthers improved to 7-5.
Maria Castro-Rodriguez had three aces to go along with 15 digs.
Ana Castro-Rodriguez had three digs and 29 assists.
Paige Hine had eight kills and a block.
In the fourth game, Notre Dame used a 6-0 run to erase an 18-12 deficit and tie the score before the Panthers closed things out with a 7-1 run.
Masuk went ahead on a Notre Dame service error and, after another point, three straight aces by Emily Steffens extended the lead to 23-18.
After a Lancer point, the Panthers got kills from Hine and Olivia Mehur to end it.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: My latest Observer essay. Congress must investigate the spurious Syrian chemical weapons deal Obama made with Vladimir Putin.
RELATED: Russia’s Syrian air defense system didn’t work as advertised. Apparently it’s reminding many Russians of the Kremlin’s hollow Cold War-era boasts.
Angel Commodities' report on Turmeric
NCDEX Turmeric continues its down trend on Monday tracking lower prices in spot market due to lower demand and the supplies too reduced. Turmeric arrivals in the country is sliding in the last fortnight to 40,014 tonnes (Apr 1-15) compared to 53,762 tonnes during second half of March, as per the Agmarknet data.
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Turmeric may trade is expected to trade sideways to lower as demand have been lower this season. There is anticipation good demand in the physical market as prices have touched lowest this season. The upcountry and spot demand is steady and not picking up as expected.
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AKRON, Ohio (AP) — A 102-year-old volunteer at an Ohio children’s hospital has no plans of slowing down.
WJW-TV reports Rose Carlson joined the Akron Children’s Hospital when she was 95, and she plans on continuing for as long as she is able.
Carlson’s daughter Linda says her mom has always volunteered, and she served organizations in the past such as Toys for Tots and the Salvation Army.
Rose Carlson said Wednesday that while she doesn’t necessarily like the work, she comes to the hospital because she likes the people.
Carlson has four children, nine grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
She says her old age is unusual for her family, saying “I must have lived a good life.”
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Officials at Hotel Davenport are defending their security measures after a fatal shooting took place during a concert Saturday night. According to police, two individuals were shot and sent to the hospital.
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Edmonton police said the autopsy on a male who was found dead in the Gold Bar neighbourhood was inconclusive.
On Monday morning, the body of 20-year-old Mason Montana Landry was found lying in bushes in the area of 103 Avenue and 42 Street.
Police said the Edmonton Medical Examiner had completed the autopsy Tuesday, but was not able to confirm the cause of death, pending toxicology results.
Investigators are asking anyone who had contact with Landry, or was aware of his whereabouts in the past week, to contact police at 780-423-4567 or #377 on a mobile phone.
Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Dubai’s ruler has announced that the sheikhdom which is home to the world’s tallest skyscraper will build a new 1,400-berth marina and massive lighthouse along its coast.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum made the surprise announcement Monday about the Dubai Harbor.
The harbor is planned to be over 20 million square feet (1.86 million square meters) and will include a cruise ship port and terminal. The project also will include a 135-meter- (443-foot-) tall lighthouse.
Meraas, a developer backed by Sheikh Mohammed, will build the project between Dubai’s Jumeirah Beach Residence neighborhood and the man-made Palm Jumeirah archipelago.
Authorities offered no cost estimates for the project.
Dubai is the commercial hub of the United Arab Emirates, an oil-producing nation squeezed in recent months by low crude prices.
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OKLAHOMA CITY – A Republican lawmaker in Oklahoma wants some sex offenders to undergo so-called chemical castration under a bill he’s introduced to add Oklahoma to a list of states where the punishment is on the books, but is rarely carried out.
State Rep. Rick West of Heavener says he filed the bill at the request of a constituent and that he fully intends to push for its passage. It’s likely to face strong opposition, even in a conservative state with a tough-on-crime reputation.
If HB2543 is approved, Oklahoma would join at least seven other states with laws allowing chemical treatments that reduce male testosterone for certain sex offenders. Experts say the punishment is rarely carried out and one described it as a “half fantasy” version of criminal justice.
A law professor at University of California at Berkeley says evidence suggests such drugs are most effective when used voluntarily.
Columbus defenceman Zach Werenski will miss the rest of the post-season because of a broken cheekbone.
The Blue Jackets announced the decision Monday, one day after the 19-year-old rookie took a puck to the face on a shot by Pittsburgh's Phil Kessel that opened a gash on his right cheek in the second period.
He played a couple shifts in the third period with a full facemask, but his eye swelled shut and he had to sit out the rest of the game. He tweeted a photo of his face after the game that showed his eye nearly swollen shut.
Pittsburgh won the game 5-4 in overtime for a 3-0 lead in their first-round series. Game 4 is Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. ET.
Sources tell Fox News that the president could be making more changes to his Cabinet in the coming weeks; reaction and analysis on 'The Five.'
Cheryl Burke has some heartbreaking news to share about her family.
On Monday evening, the Dancing With the Stars pro returned to Instagram and revealed her father had passed away earlier in the month.
"Dad, if I had one more chance to have you here with me today, I would do things differently," Cheryl shared with her followers. "Every day I would tell you how much I love you. I miss you so much already."
She added, "Rest In Peace Stephen Louis Burke April 13, 1950 - March 9, 2018."
Cheryl's post also included a throwback photo of her father kissing his daughter on the forehead.
On New Zealand's Campbell Island near Antarctica, some plants grow surprisingly large despite the inhospitable conditions. We may finally know how they do it
The big event on Broadway this week is taking place on the Lower East Side, where “Moulin Rouge! The Musical” is having a no-expense-spared workshop. Heavy-hitters, including Broadway’s powerful landlords...
"I think I might have been overawed by my experience and intimidated by the level of performances around me," the actress said.
A woman is recovering in the hospital after a shooting broke out in Richmond's Carver neighborhood, near VCU's Monroe Park campus.
Officers received a call to the 400 block of Gilmer Street around 11:37 a.m.
VCU police also sent out an alert to warn students and staff.
The woman suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was sent to the hospital.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Graduate teaching and research assistants at Columbia University have walked off the job to try to pressure the university to recognize their decision to unionize.
The graduate students set up a picket line outside the main campus administration building Tuesday. They say their strike will last one week.
Teaching and research assistants at Columbia voted overwhelmingly in 2016 for representation by the United Auto Workers. The university said in January that it would not bargain with the graduate students.
Provost John Coatsworth said the university would instead ask a federal appeals court to rule on whether student assistants are workers with the right to collective bargaining.
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Columbia administrators did not immediately comment on the strike.
The last day of classes at Columbia is April 30. Finals start May 4.
The Northern Territory road toll has risen to four following the death of a 29-year-old man on the Plenty Hwy near the Queensland border.
Police received a report of an overturned vehicle on the outback highway, 30km west of Tobermorey Station and 530km east of Alice Springs, just before 8pm on Thursday.
Upon arrival at the scene, investigators found the man’s body.
It is not clear where the man was from at this stage.
A report will be prepared for the coroner.
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A federal judge has ruled against the Trump administration's decision to end a program protecting some young immigrants from deportation.
U.S. District Judge John D. Bates in Washington says the Department of Homeland Security's decision to rescind the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program "was unlawful and must be set aside."
Bates is giving DHS 90 days to "better explain its view" that DACA is unlawful. After that, he says, DHS "must accept and process new as well as renewal DACA applications."
DACA temporarily shielded from deportation so-called Dreamers -- immigrants brought illegally to the U.S. as children. President Donald Trump announced last year that he would end the program.
Bates' ruling Tuesday night comes in a pair of cases whose lead plaintiffs are the NAACP and Princeton University.
There has been some snow on the Isle of Wight todauy (see our Facebook post about Ventnor and the replies), but the Met Office has now issued a severe weather warning for the Isle of Wight for Ice.
Valid 4pm Monday to 11am on Tuesday, the warning reads:
Ice is expected to form on some surfaces from late Monday afternoon and last overnight into Tuesday morning. There will probably be icy stretches on untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths with some injuries possible from slips and falls.
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MILWAUKEE — Do you have unwanted, unused or expired medications sitting at home?
If the answer is YES and you want a way to safely dispose of them, drop them off at the next Wisconsin Department of Justice’s Drug Take Back Day. It takes place on April 29, 2017.
During this take back event, you’ll be able to safely dispose of:
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Unused or expired prescription medications should NEVER be flushed or poured down the drain. These potentially dangerous pharmaceutical substances can contribute to the contamination of our water supply if not disposed of properly.
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Baku, October 6, AZERTAC
A conference entitled “The role of the media in the preservation and development of Azerbaijani literary language” has kicked off in International Media Centre.
State and government officials, linguists, parliamentarians, media executives attend the conference, which is held under instructions of President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev.
Assistant to the President for Public and Political Affairs Ali Hasanov, Chairman of the National Television and Radio Council Nushiravan Maharramov, Chairman of Azerbaijan Press Council, MP Aflatun Amashov, director of Azerbaijan Ataturk Center, MP Nizami Jafarov, director of the Institute of Folklore Mukhtar Kazimoglu-Imanov and Director of the Institute of Linguistics named after Nasimi Mohsun Naghisoylu delivered speeches at the conference.
MOUNT MAUNGANUI, New Zealand — Opening batsman Manjot Kalra scored an unbeaten 101 and India won the under-19 Cricket World Cup for the fourth time with an eight-wicket victory Saturday over Australia.
Australia, choosing to bat after winning the toss, was all out for 216 in 47.2 overs at Bay Oval, Tauranga. Jonathan Merlo top-scored for Australia with 76 while four Indian bowlers took two wickets each.
India, which lost the 2014 final to the West Indies, cruised in reply to 220-2 and never looked threatened in surpassing Australia’s total in the 39th over. Lefthander Kalra’s 101 came from 102 balls.
India beat Australia by 100 runs in the tournament opener and was undefeated the rest of the way.
It was India’s sixth appearance in the under-19 final. Australia had made the final five times, winning the tournament three times.
DECATUR, Ga. (AP) — All lanes of a major highway in metro Atlanta have reopened after a carpool lane of Interstate 20 buckled and broke apart.
Georgia Department of Transportation spokeswoman Natalie Dale says the lanes heading westbound reopened Tuesday morning, several miles southeast of downtown Atlanta. She said the buckled stretch of the interstate should be fixed by midday.
The 1-20 buckling Monday proved to be another headache for Atlanta area motorists already struggling with the collapse of an overpass on a key north-south route March 30.
DeKalb County Police spokeswoman Shiera Campbell says concrete was being pumped under the highway when a rupture forced the material upward.
A man riding a motorcycle in the carpool lane hit the rising pavement at high speed and was sent airborne. He was hospitalized with multiple broken bones.
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The Bodega Boys have a new merch offering, and it’s a collaboration with Urban Outfitters.
Desus and Mero are on top of the world since their feud with The Breakfast Club‘s DJ Envy, and now they’ve got something bigger to brag about. All members of the Bodega Hive know just how hard it is to cop merchandise before it instantly sells out, but the Bronx duo just dropped a line of shirts with Urban Outfitters, now available on their website.
If you’re looking to rock a new “Smacked City” tee or a hat with their lovable sidekick Juicebox the Bear, you wanna act quickly, because sizes are already selling out.
Some styles are already on back order until May, so run to get your helping of Bodega Boys merch here before it’s too late.
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New Delhi: The Income Tax Department conducted raids in 60 locations, related to Jai Bharat Maruti Group, spread across Delhi-NCR and recovered cash to the tune of Rs seven crores and three kilograms of gold.
Jai Bharat Group is one of the biggest suppliers to Maruti and Ashok Leyland.
The raids on the properties of JBM Ltd in Delhi, Faridabad, Gurugram, Ghaziabad are underway since Thursday.
Further details are awaited.
Brian Wieser Says Facebook Faces Growth Headwinds
Brian Wieser of Pivotal Research Group, discusses the Facebook data breach and how regulatory efforts like the GDPR are most likely causing slower growth for the company. He speaks with Bloomberg's Jonathan Ferro on "Bloomberg Markets: The Open." (Source: Bloomberg)
A man was arrested after an attempted armed robbery at Franks Party Store on First Street in Jackson.
It happened just after midnight on Sunday.
Jackson Police say it all started when the suspect confronted two people inside the store. He allegedly showed a gun and demanded cash from the victims, and then assaulted one of them.
The victims were able to leave the store, but as they were getting into their car, the suspect approached them again.
Officers say he tried to take their vehicle. When the victims refused, the suspect pulled out the gun. The victims then attempted to wrestle the gun away from him. During the fight, the gun discharged twice.
The suspect ran off, and was arrested by Jackson Police after a short foot pursuit.
One of the victims was grazed by a bullet, but neither were seriously injured.
The suspect's name has not been released. He is expected to be arraigned on Tuesday.
April 6 Schnitzer Steel Industries Inc
* Schnitzer reports second quarter 2017 financial results
* Q2 adjusted earnings per share $0.37
* Q2 earnings per share $0.40 from continuing operations
* Qtrly revenues $382 million versus $289 million
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RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Virginia's attorney general says that a state law prohibiting the concealment of dead bodies does not apply to stillborn fetuses.
Attorney General Mark Herring issued an official opinion Wednesday in the case of a Virginia woman who was convicted and sentenced to five months in jail for disposing of a fetus that had died in her womb and led to a miscarriage in 2016.
The Virginia Court of Appeals recently upheld the woman's conviction.
The Washington Post reports that Herring acknowledged his office made a mistake by arguing in a brief that Katherine Dellis' conviction should be upheld. Herring said he disagreed with the decision, but the case was never brought to his attention.
In his opinion, Herring wrote that the state legislature never intended the statute to apply to the remains of stillborn babies.
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The secretary of state of the United States on Wednesday night received a high-ranking North Korean official in New York, according to the US top diplomat.
The objective of the meeting between Mike Pompeo and Kim Yong-chol, the results of which were not made known, was to prepare for a possible summit between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.
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Joan of Arc was born into a peasant family around 1412. Despite her name, she did not come from anywhere called Arc. The word is probably a corruption of her father’s surname, which was Darc, or something similar. She never used a surname. Arc was only added in the mid-nineteenth century. She was born in Domrémy, north-eastern France, and simply called herself “Jehanne”.
By 1422, when she was around 10, the Hundred Years War had been rumbling on for over 80 years. The French crown was contested by Henry VI of England – supported by Burgundy – and the Dauphin, Charles of the house of Valois, son of Charles VI. The most pressing priority for the Dauphin was to be crowned in Reims, but the city was by then in enemy territory.
From the age of 12 or 13, Joan began to hear voices that she believed to be Saints Michael, Catherine, and Margaret. The saints told her to fight the English, and in May...
Wilma Miller Senters, 85, of Corbin passed away Thursday, March 15, 2018 at the Christian Care Communities in Corbin.
Wilma had worked as a sales clerk, retiring from J. C. Penney in Corbin. She belonged to Immanuel Baptist Church, and was a former member of the Red Hat Society and the Dudes and Dolls square dancers.
She was preceded in death by her husband David Senters, her parents Steely and Edna G. Merritt Miller, a brother Harry Miller and a sister Norma Haggard.
Survivors include brothers Eddie “Amos” Miller, and David Miller and wife Frances; a sister Mildred Adkins and husband Charles; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The funeral was held Monday, March 19 at the Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home with Rev. Bobby Joe Eaton officiating.
Burial followed in the Rest Haven Cemetery.
Messages may be sent to the family at www.vankirkgrisellfuneralhome.com.
Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Thinning operations are expected to continue throughout fall until winter weather sets in for the season on National Forest lands above Incline Village on the North Shore of Lake Tahoe.
Cut-To-Length thinning involves using a harvester to cut the tree down, remove the limbs and cut the tree into sections in the cutting area.
This forest thinning is part of the Incline Hazardous Fuels Reduction and Healthy Forest Restoration Project, which aims to treat nearly 4,000 acres on North Shore of Lake Tahoe to reduce the risk of severe wildfire, improve forest health, and provide defensible space to neighboring communities.
(U.S. Forest Service contributed to this report.)
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Police were investigating the circumstances of the shooting death of a woman in Freeport late Monday.
Police at the scene on Washington Street referred questions to Armstrong County District Attorney Scott Andreassi.
Reached by phone, Andreassi said the initial report was for a suicide, but the manner of death had not been established.
An ambulance had been called to the house around 7:45 p.m. Monday, responding to a report of a woman shot in the chest and that it had been self-inflicted.
The county coroner was at the scene around 11 p.m.
Officers appeared to be going in and out of two houses on Washington Street near Locust Way.
Freeport police referred calls to state police, who did not immediately provide any information as troopers were still at the scene.
Brian C. Rittmeyer is a Tribune-Review staff writer.
RIYADH: Two assailants stabbed to death a traffic policeman in the western Saudi Arabian city of Taif and then exchanged gunfire with security forces at a nearby National Guard facility, a local newspaper reported on Thursday (May 31).
The attackers stole the policeman's vehicle and service weapon before entering the military site, according to online news site Sabq, which is seen as close to the authorities. One attacker was wounded and detained while the other one fled, the report said.
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Sabq reported additional injuries among the security forces without providing details.
The Interior Ministry did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Taif is perched in the mountains just east of Mecca, the holiest site in Islam.
Apple today seeded the third beta of an upcoming macOS Sierra 10.12.5 update to developers, one week after seeding the second beta and three weeks after releasing macOS Sierra 10.12.4 , which introduced Night Shift for the Mac.The third beta of macOS Sierra 10.12.5 can be downloaded through the Apple Developer Center or through the Software Update mechanism in the Mac App Store According to the release notes accompanying the beta, the update "improves the stability, compatibility, and security of your Mac."Apple's release notes don't often provide a lot of insight into what's included in new beta software, so we don't know what features or bug fixes might be included in the 10.12.5 update.No notable changes or major bug fixes were discovered in the first two betas, but should anything pop up in the third macOS Sierra 10.12.5 beta, we'll update this post.
Palisadian Tamar Springer took first in musical weapons, second in musical and traditional forms and third in traditional weapons at the Ocean State Nationals (a North American Sport Karate Association) tournament in Rhode Island in early April.
Springer, the competitor, was back.
She was 43 when she first stepped into Gerry Blanck’s dojo in the 881 Alma Real building. “I wanted a new hobby, something physical,” she said.
She started competing six months later under sensei Chris Wheeles, who was visiting from Alabama. “He called me one day and said, ‘mark your calendar, we’re going to a tournament,” said Springer, and before she could protest, he told her, “Trust your sensei.”
Springer captured first place in her initial tournament. “I did not want it to be a fluke, so I continued competing and kind of got a bug for it,” she said.
GREEN BAY — Green Bay Packers Head Coach Mike McCarthy addressed the media Monday afternoon, December 11th after the Packers’ overtime win in Cleveland over the winless Browns Sunday — and it remains unclear at this point whether QB Aaron Rodgers will make his return this upcoming Sunday vs. Carolina.
CLICK HERE to watch McCarthy’s Monday afternoon news conference.
If he’s medically cleared, Packers’ QB Aaron Rodgers could return Sunday, December 17th vs. the Carolina Panthers.
Coach McCarthy did not comment on Rodgers Sunday after the win.
And backup QB Brett Hundley said Sunday he’ll be ready for the game vs. the Panthers if his name is called.
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MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — President Donald Trump is declaring the need for a nationwide public relations effort to convince Americans, and particularly children, to not start using drugs.
He announced a new website — crisisnextdoor.gov — that warned of the dangers of opioids, including fentanyl. He also called for broadcasting “great commercials” during “the right shows” that demonstrate to children “how bad” drugs are.
Trump said tougher borders were needed to prevent the flow of drugs to the United States. He told the audience in Manchester, New Hampshire, that the nation needed a stronger southern border and a crackdown on sanctuary cities — including nearby Lawrence, Massachusetts — that he says supply drugs the nation’s heartland.
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Typhoon Prapiroon is approaching South Korea’s southeastern coast from waters off Jeju Island, but is expected to only brush the area before moving out into the Korea Strait late Tuesday night.
The Korea Meteorological Administration(KMA) says the typhoon is moving in a northeasterly direction from waters off eastern Jeju and will pass 90 kilometers southeast of Busan at 10 p.m. before it shifts away from the southern port city.
As of Tuesday afternoon, typhoon watches or warnings were in place for Jeju Island and southeastern regions, including Busan and Ulsan.
The KMA says low-lying eastern coastal areas as well as Ulleung Island and the Dokdo islets will have to cope with strong winds and up to 150 millimeters of additional rain.
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Target has continued to hemorrhage customers and revenue as the discount department store tries to reinvent itself as a low-cost rival to fast-fashion giants such as H&M and Zara. The chain's same-store sales fell 18 per cent in the six months to December 31, owner Wesfarmers revealed on Wednesday, while earnings after tax plunged 78 per cent to $16 million - a $58 million drop.
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DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - School is out and summer is here, but Decatur Lake Patrol is asking boaters to take caution before hitting the lake this weekend.
Joe Nihiser gave some tips on how to stay safe on the water.
"Make sure you have a life jacket for everyone on board, whether it's an adult or a child.," Nihiser said. "You need to make sure your boat is not overloaded (and) that you have the proper weight or number of people. Make sure any items you have in your boat are anchored down."
Violations like wake in a no wake zone, not slowing down under bridges and drinking while driving can get a person in deep water. Disobeying the rules could cost big bucks.
"(It's) 150 dollars for a citation," Nihiser added. "If you want to take it to administration court, it could be 140 dollars. The total citation could be 290 dollars by time it is done."
The Lake Patrol expects to see 100 to 150 boats on the lake this weekend. Five Lake Patrol officers will be on duty throughout the entire weekend.
A couple is facing charges after they allegedly left a 4-year-old child alone in a car while they ate at a restaurant.On Saturday, deputies with Constable Mark Herman's Office were called to the 2400 block of West FM 1960 about a child left in a locked vehicle.EMS crews told deputies the child was inside the vehicle with the windows cracked open slightly. EMS said the mother ran up to them and grabbed the child from the car. The 4-year-old was limp, unconscious, and extremely sweaty, according to authorities. EMS provided medical care to the child.Deputies say Brenda Hurtado and Antonio Hurtado had come to the location to eat. Antonio reportedly put the child into the car to sleep and then went back inside the restaurant.Brenda told authorities the child had been in the vehicle for about 30-40 minutes."Brenda Hurtado and Antonio Hurtado were arrested and charged with child endangerment," Constable Mark Herman stated.Their bond was set at $1,000.
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After losing out to the Los Angeles Angels on Shohei Ohtani, the New York Yankees might also see CC Sabathia make a move to SoCal.
George A. King II of the New York Post reported the Angels have had contact with Sabathia's representation about joining Ohtani in Anaheim.
Sabathia, 37, is a free agent after spending the last nine seasons in New York.
A 19-year-old man has been charged with endangering an aircraft after a laser was allegedly directed at a police helicopter.
The incident happened when the Police Service of Northern Ireland helicopter was in the skies above Belfast on Thursday night monitoring crowds attending the Northern Ireland vs Germany football international.
The accused, who was arrested in the north Belfast area on Thursday night, has been charged with endangering the safety of an aircraft and shining a light to dazzle or distract a pilot.
He is due to appear in court in Belfast on Thursday November 2.
Roberto Deiaco, the former executive chef at Armani/Ristorante 5th Avenue, has opened a new restaurant in Manhattan's midtown. Dubbed Avena, the restaurant was inspired by his Italian upbringing and his years of experience cooking for Giorgio's Armani Restaurant. #wwdeye (📷: @lightboxer)
Grace, eight, and Kara McKinney, five, had last been seen in Alyth, Perthshire.
Found: Sisters Grace and Kara McKinney located in Northern Ireland.
Two young girls who were reported missing from Perthshire have been safely found Northern Ireland.
Grace, eight, and Kara McKinney, five, had last been seen in Alyth.
They were thought to be travelling out of the country with their father in a campervan last Thursday.
Police launched an appeal in conjunction with their colleagues in Northern Ireland to trace the sisters, leading to information which helped locate them.
The force said in a statement: "Police Scotland can confirm that Grace and Kara McKinney, who were reported missing from Perthshire, have been traced safe and well in Northern Ireland.
"Police would like to thank the public for their response to the appeal and for providing information which resulted in Grace and Kara being traced."
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Citi Field has been the home of the New York Mets since 2009. (Photo: Al Bello, Getty Images)
The New York Mets weren't at home, but there was a flurry of activity at Citi Field on Wednesday when a fire broke out in a display case just inside the stadium gates.
Firefighters quickly brought the blaze under control and no one was injured.
Of course, Mets bashers on social media couldn't resist the opportunity to blame the team's bullpen for starting the fire.
Although there may be an alternative explanation ...
Mr. Met's accuracy with powerful weapons has been questioned on many occasions. (Photo: Noah K. Murray, USA TODAY Sports)
The Mets are finishing a three-game series with the Atlanta Braves before returning home Thursday for four games against the Chicago Cubs.
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California Gov. Jerry Brown (D.) compared President Donald Trump supporters to ignorant cave dwellers at a climate change event Monday in New York City.
“They’re both kind of very similar. You should check out the derivation of ‘Trump-ite’ and ‘troglodyte,’ because they both refer to people who dwell in deep, dark caves,” Brown said in remarks reported by Politico.
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UPS spokeswoman says status of victims unclear as another representative says he believes shooter ‘turned gun on himself’
Four people were injured and there were “potentially multiple deaths” from a shooting by an employee at a UPS facility in San Francisco on Wednesday morning, according to UPS.
“We understand that there are potentially multiple deaths, although we are unsure of their status at this time,” a UPS spokeswoman, Natalie Godwin, told the Guardian.
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HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) – Authorities say a driver overdosed on heroin behind the wheel and crashed into a police cruiser leading a funeral procession in West Virginia.
The Herald-Dispatch reports that Huntington police say a green sedan ran a red light and struck the cruiser driven by a reserve officer about 3:40 p.m. Saturday. No one was injured and the cruiser was damaged but still drivable.
Criminal complaints from Cabell County Magistrate Court say the driver is identified as a 44-year-old Hurricane woman who told police she’d injected heroin before driving. She was found unconscious and revived with naloxone.
The woman refused medical attention and was arraigned for a misdemeanor DUI charge before being held in Western Regional Jail.
Police Chief Joe Ciccarelli says two passengers in the sedan also were cited for misdemeanors.
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SHARE COPY LINK Mexico, Mo., welcomed its conquering hero and favorite son, 1995 Raytown graduate Tyronn Lue, back home in style on Saturday at Mexico High. Lue coached the Cleveland Cavaliers to the 2016 NBA title and he reflected on the role Kansas City played McClatchy tpalmer@kcstar.com
Mexico, Mo., welcomed its conquering hero and favorite son, 1995 Raytown graduate Tyronn Lue, back home in style on Saturday at Mexico High. Lue coached the Cleveland Cavaliers to the 2016 NBA title and he reflected on the role Kansas City played McClatchy tpalmer@kcstar.com
ORLANDO, Fla. -- Two walrus calves made their public debut at SeaWorld Orlando on Monday.
Walrus calves make public debut at SeaWorld Orlando
Ginger and Aku now in Wild Arctic habitat
Pair were introduced to each other last year
Ginger and Aku can now be seen at the theme park’s Wild Arctic habitat.
The pair were introduced to each other last year. Aku was rescued from a gold mining dredge off the Alaskan coast. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services decided to transport the young calf to Orlando. Ginger, on the other hand, was born at the theme park in June.
The young calves join two adult walruses, Garfield and Kaboodle, who are also in the habitat.
Guests will be able to see the animals from multiple angles, including above and below the water.
The 2nd entry into the Monmusu animated series, Monmusu Quest #2, has continued where the previous left off, unsurprisingly leading to more immensely sexual interactions between the timid male protagonist and a wealth of incredible monster women – which has cooked up more envy amongst watchers, as usual.
The 2nd episode features an even larger selection of sultry monster girls for viewers to observe, with the protagonist’s endless sexual abuse surely contributing to the animation’s plot in some way (if it even exists at all).
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The 15-minute erotic animation boasts a rather stellar level of quality and is available now.
A local State of Emergency was declared by the City of Sarasota for Lido Beach erosion A local State of Emergency was declared by the City of Sarasota for Lido Beach erosion Wednesday afternoon following an extensive walking inspection of the severely eroded beach by City Manager Tom Barwin and a Florida DEP official City of Sarasota Tiffany Tompkins ×
crossOrigin="anonymous" SHARE COPY LINK A local State of Emergency was declared by the City of Sarasota for Lido Beach erosion Wednesday afternoon following an extensive walking inspection of the severely eroded beach by City Manager Tom Barwin and a Florida DEP official City of Sarasota Tiffany Tompkins
The Yorkshire Sculpture Park has applied for permission to extend its drinks licence by an extra eight hours a week.
And the West Bretton park is also wanting allow for alcohol to be served in its restaurant for the first time.
Although the sculpture park closes at 5pm on most days, the park’s visitor centre hosts conferences and events during the evenings.
The park already has a licence to serve drinks between 10am and 11pm between Monday and Saturday, but its managers want to extend this to midnight.
They also want to start selling alcohol at 10am on Sundays, two hours earlier than they are allowed to at the moment.
The application will be considered by Wakefield Council’s licensing committee at a later date.
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FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) — Fort Wayne’s zoo is celebrating the birth of baby giraffe that already weighs nearly 200 pounds.
The 6-foot-1 female reticulated giraffe was born Aug. 6 at the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo and she arrived weighing in at 172 pounds.
Zoo officials say the young calf has been named Kita, a Swahili word that means “to stand firm.”
Staff veterinarian Kami Fox says the newborn and her mother are doing very well, although it’s unclear whether visitors will be able to see the youngster before the zoo closes for the season Oct. 8.
The zoo now has eight reticulated giraffes, including six females and two males. The African species is threatened by poaching, habitat destruction and civil unrest.
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Regis Philbin to host Ocean City's Mr. Mature American Pageant
OCEAN CITY — Former morning talk show host Regis Philbin will emcee Ocean City’s Mr. Mature America Pageant in April, according to shorenewstoday.com.
City officials made the announcement on Tuesday, the report said.
Philbin, who hosted “Live! with Regis and Kelly” until 2011, will also be the grand marshal in the city’s Doo Dah Parade ahead of the event.
Contestants for the Mr. Mature America Pageant must be 55 and older — and will be judged in talent, interviews, poise, appearance and their ability to answer a question on stage.
The pageant will be held on April 8.
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TERRYTOWN, Neb. (AP) _ The mayor of a western Nebraska town has issued a warning saying a nearby lake is dangerous.
New warning signs have been placed around Terry's Lake prohibiting swimming and boating. Terrytown Mayor Kent Greenwalt says the water is dangerous because the shallow lake bottom drops off about 10 feet (3.05 meters) to 15 feet (4.57 meters) in.
Greenwalt says he's heard various estimates of how deep the lake actually is, but ``wouldn't doubt'' it's deeper than 50 feet (15.2 meters).
The mayor says the city's maintenance crew is monitoring the lake and police will also patrol the area. Greenwalt continues encouraging people to stop by the lake, but to stay out of the water for safety reasons.
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The cold front which brought in the showers overnight, is ushering another sharp shot of cold air, which will make this day quite brisk. But, on this video, Rich shows you how things will turn around quickly over the weekend, as we get ready for yet another storm system. Rich Thomas Weather Network
Boston Officers Singing 'God Bless America' Goes Viral Video
BOSTON (CBS) – WBZ-TV in Boston was lucky enough to enjoy an impromptu 'America the Beautiful' at Boston Police HQ today.
That's Officer Stephen McNulty and Officer Kim Tavares, both of the Media Relations Department.
But it's their acapella version of 'God Bless America' that's going viral which is spoofing car pool karaoke.
“Kim and I have been singing for the department individually for a number of years peforming the national anthem at different venues, at different events but we've never actually sung together,” Officer McNulty says.
The patrol car performance was their first time.
“You need something that levels that stress out and you know, music, it just makes you happy,” Officer Tavares says.
England and Wasps fly-half Danny Cipriani is one of the most recognisable players in rugby union, a point proved when an interview was interrupted by a fan who wanted a photo.
In this clip, hear the moment Cipriani was approached by a fan named Harry as he spoke to the Rugby Union weekly team of Ugo Monye and Chris Jones, leading to a comparison with The Rock.
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Further tests will be needed in order to specify the cause of death."The results of these [new] tests are unlikely to be known for several weeks," Thames Valley police said in a statement.
"Thames Valley police will prepare a file for the Oxfordshire coroner. Mr Michael's death is still being treated as unexplained but not suspicious." Read more here.
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It won't be long until Chip Gaines and Joanna Gaines welcome baby no. 5, but the Fixer Upper stars still haven't settled on a name for their baby boy.
The couple dropped a few hints about a possible moniker during Tuesday's episode of Today.
"I want a C name and he [Chip] wants a D name," Joanna told Savannah Guthrie and Craig Melvin. "I say he got the boy, so I get to pick the name."
The shiplap sweethearts have picked names that begin with the letter "D" for their boys in the past. Their eldest child is named Drake and their second son is named Duke. However, it looks like Joanna may break tradition.
"She wants to change the pace," Chip noted.
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QACCO announces results of Extraordinary General meeting (TASI) Date: 14 Feb 2017 The Qassim Cement Co. announced results of Extraordinary General meeting held on February 13, 2017. Shareholders approved to reduce capital by 40% from SAR 500 Mill to SAR 300 Mill to write off most of Accumulated Losses as of September 30, 2016. Clause (6) of the Company Statute as well as Clause (7) of Articles of Incorporation shall be amended accordingly. Shareholders also approved to amend the Company Statute to conform to the new Corporate Law and to change the name of the company to become The Qassim Investment Holding Company . Clause (2) the of the Company Statute shall be amended accordingly.
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Play Beach Blanket Bingo Wednesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at White Sand Beach.
Hosted by Lymes’ Youth Service Bureau (LYSB), the price for this fun, family evening is $5 per person or $20 per family. All are welcome.
A pizza dinner is included and prizes will be awarded to Bingo! winners.
Bring your beach blanket, bug spray … and your appetite!
This event is open to all Lyme-Old Lyme families. Check the LYSB website or Facebook page after 5 p.m. for possible weather postponements.
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Pedro Agramunt, a Spanish senator who was president of PACE, an MPs' assembly in the Council of Europe in Strasbourg, has resigned over complaints he went with Russian deputies to Syria to meet president Bashar al-Assad, a pariah accused of multiple war crimes, in March. The Agramunt affair comes after recent reports that Azerbaijan bribed two PACE MPs to water down human rights criticism in a report in 2013.
By Fela Shodunke S ince the July 10 Supreme Court judgement which confirmed former Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Ahmed Maikarfi as validly elected National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, the party has returned to the news. Maikarfi’s mandate is to midwife the election of a substantive national Chairman which hopefully will take the […]
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World Cup-winner Carli Lloyd says she is looking forward to the "unique opportunity" in working with some of the world's best players after having signed for Manchester City Women for the WSL Spring Series.
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One of Russia’s most senior diplomats has spoken to Sky News about the Salisbury poisoning. Alexander Shulgin is ambassador to the Netherlands and Russia's representative at the OPCW (the global chemical weapons watchdog).
(CNN) — Cara Pressman sobbed in the big red chair in her living room. The 15-year-old tried to absorb the devastating news relayed by her parents: that their insurance company, Aetna, denied her for a minimally invasive brain surgery that could end the seizures that have haunted her since she was 9 years old.
“When my parents told me, I went kind of blank and started crying,” she said. “I cried for like an hour.”
Her friends had been lined up to visit her in the hospital for the surgery three days away, on Monday, October 23. Between tears, she texted them that the whole thing was off.
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LONDON (AP) — "Blade Runner" director Ridley Scott is to receive the British Academy Film Awards' highest honor.
The academy announced Wednesday that the 80-year-old filmmaker will collect the BAFTA Fellowship at the British academy awards ceremony next month.
Scott's films include "Alien," ''Thelma and Louise" and "Gladiator."
His latest release is kidnap drama "All the Money in the World," which underwent last-minute reshoots to replace Kevin Spacey after allegations of sexual misconduct.
Scott said it was "very gratifying" to be honored for his body of work.
The fellowship is awarded to one person a year for "outstanding and exceptional contribution to film, games or television." Previous recipients include Charlie Chaplin, Alfred Hitchcock, Elizabeth Taylor and Judi Dench.
The awards ceremony takes place Feb. 18 at London's Royal Albert Hall.
Sara Takanashi won her fourth overall ski jumping World Cup title on Wednesday, but fell short of tying Gregor Schlierenzauer’s all-time record of 53 victories.
In a test event for next year’s Pyeongchang Olympics, Takanashi finished second on 224.9 points behind compatriot Yuki Ito with 234.4 points.
Despite her runner-up finish, the result was good enough to hand the 20-year-old Takanashi her second straight overall crown with three meets left in the season.
Takanashi, who won her three previous events, led after the first round with a jump of 97.5 meters for 123.9 points, followed by Ito on 118.1 points.
But Ito overtook Takanashi on the second attempt, outscoring her 116.3 points to 101.0 points.
STORRS, Connecticut -- Add 100 consecutive wins to the University of Connecticut Huskies' long list of milestones.
Given the team's glitzier numbers linked to national championships, 11 titles and counting, it may seem ho-hum with no added significance. Geno Auriemma's squad already owns the longest winning streak in Division I college basketball history. UConn beat its own record of 90 consecutive wins earlier this season with little fanfare.
Getting No. 100 was a little tougher than many of the previous 99, which UConn won by an average 38.7 points. Gabby Williams scored a career-high 26 points and Napheesa Collier added 18 to help the top-ranked Huskies beat No. 6 South Carolina 66-55 on Monday night in front of a sellout crowd of 10,167 that included past greats Sue Bird, Maya Moore, Tina Charles and Breanna Stewart, who helped the Huskies to the first 75 wins of this streak.
5 Things to Know, by Chris Henderson
1. New York is coming off of a 124-101 win against the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday evening. 124 points is the Knicks highest scoring output of the season, led by 72 points from the bench.
2. The Knicks continue to rank amongst the league leaders in several key statistical categories, including offensive rebounds per game (5th), blocks per game (6th) and free throw percentage (8th).
3. Frank Ntilikina scored a career-high 15 points on 5-8 from the field on Saturday Night. Look for the rookie to sustain his momentum tonight.
4. Enes Kanter continues to average a double-double (14.1 ppg and 10.8 rpg) and is looking to add to his career-high of 33 on the season.
5. Lance Thomas is not with the team tonight for personal reasons. In addition, Zach LaVine, Kris Dunn and Lauri Markkanen are all expected to miss tonight’s game for the Bulls due to injury.
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There are on the Connecticut Post story from 7 hrs ago, titled College presidents ask Trump to protect - Dreamers'. In it, Connecticut Post reports that:
Edwin Gutierrez, a past Norwalk Community College student who was undocumented during much of his time as a student, at the college Saturday, March 11, 2017, in Norwalk Conn. NCC President David Levinson he will take a stand against any ICE action on campuses and support a protocol put forward late last month by Mark Ojakian on behalf of the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities which states how the campuses should deal with President Donald TrumpA's executive orders on illegal immigration.
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Legendary South African singer, Yvonne Chaka Chaka, has made a strong name for herself in the music industry and good impact in the world in general but her happiness is yet to be complete.
The singer recently proved that she is a true African woman who is certainly concern about the welfare of her children especially her two big boys who are yet to get involved in any relationship.
Yvonne shared the picture of her two big boys who are doing well for themselves and have continued to make her proud but wondered why they were yet to bring any lady home for introduction.
According to her, “Gosh I thank you for my boys they have grown big and very handsome but no daughter in-law I don't know why. Application are opened. I think I must just force them to get married now. God s time is always the right time. Maybe I should just relax.”
Gal Gadot has been winning over the hearts of thousands across the world since the release of Wonder Woman . We first developed a major style crush on the actress when she showed up to the premiere of her movie in a red sequined Givenchy gown styled with a pair of $50 gold-studded sandals from Aldo.
After looking through a bunch of Gal's red carpet and street style looks, we noticed a common theme among all of them: she's absolutely fearless with her style. From mixing silver and gold together to matching the red carpet in a stunning velvet gown, Gal seems to march to the beat of her own drum, and we're all for it. Scroll on to see 15 moments where Gal proved she was a true superhero when it comes to fashion.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) – The average price for a gallon of gas dropped about 3.4 cents this past week near the capital city.
Gasbuddy.com surveyed 200 gas stations in Providence and found the average to be about $2.32 per gallon. The average gas price per gallon in Rhode Island is now $2.37 and in Massachusetts it’s $2.35.
Gasbuddy found that on August 13, 2016, the cost for a gallon of gas in Rhode Island was 21 cents more than it is now. Going back even further to 2012, gas prices were about $3.79 per gallon.
The national average hovers around $2.34 per gallon.
An Aylmer fire engulfed three apartments on New Year’s Day, causing an estimated $80,000 in damages.
Gatineau firefighters told Metro they believe the fire was caused by a heating element. They were called to 29 Patrimoine Street around 7:55 p.m.
Local media reported the fire had started in an upstairs room before spreading to the roof. Some 30 firefighters using 11 trucks managed to get the fire under control after two and a half hours.
Nobody was hurt, but at least five people can’t return home.
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A new proposal in the U.S. Senate to strengthen border security and give some young undocumented immigrants a pathway to citizenship got a boost on Monday when Democratic Senator Dick Durbin, a leading voice for protecting "Dreamers," gave his support.
"Senator Durbin is for it," spokesman Ben Marter told Reuters, adding that the senator believes the bipartisan legislation being introduced "is a positive step" toward pairing Dreamer protections with "reasonable border security measures."
(Reporting by Richard CowanEditing by Jonathan Oatis)
In the wake of Cyclone Mora, flood waters flattened many homes in this village in Kalutara, Sri Lanka. Photo: IOM 14 June 2017  Following last month's severe flooding and landslides in Sri Lanka that impacted some 630,000 people, the United Nations and humanitarian partners today launched an urgent appeal for more resources to reach those in the worst-hit parts of the country with urgent assistance.
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The Town of Wade held its annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony Dec. 2. Pictured from left are town Maintenance Supervisor Darryl Wade, Papa and Mrs. Claus Dunning and Wade Mayor Joseph Dixon.
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Not long ago, special contributor Ellise Pierce thought about how to get into smoothies in a healthier way.
She wondered whether she could amp up the vegetables and not keep leaning on the same old formula. Include some fruit, but lean more on the veggies.
After experimenting, she came up with a few recipes. Here's one:
Zucchini, Spinach and Kiwi Smoothie
2 kiwi, peeled (about 1 cup)
1 banana, peeled and sliced
1 cup chopped zucchini (green or yellow)
1 cup (packed) baby spinach
1 cup water
1 tablespoon honey
Put everything in your blender and purée until smooth. Taste for sweetness. Pour into 2 glasses, and enjoy.
Makes 2 large smoothies.
PER SERVING: 137 calories, 1 g fat, no cholesterol, 13 mg sodium, 34 g carbohydrates, 4 g fiber, 23 g sugar, 2 g protein
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YORKSHIRE, N.Y. (WIVB) – A Cheektowaga woman was charged with Leandra’s Law DWI and three counts of endangering the welfare of a child following a Saturday night traffic stop.
Joanne L. Batch, 45, of Cheektowaga, was stopped on West Yorkshire Road after one of the three children in her vehicle called 911 due to her erratic driving. The three children were all under the age of 16.
According to New York State Police reports, troopers observed Batch’s car moving from a lane unsafely.
She was given standard field sobriety tests which she failed.
Batch was arraigned in the town of Freedom and is due back in court June 2017.
Mumbai: Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray’s son Amit Thackeray has recently got engaged to his long-time girlfriend Mitali Borude. Reportedly, this engagement has taken place at Mahalaxmi Race Course’s Turf club. Interestingly, on the occasion of Raj Thackeray’s wedding anniversary, this newly engaged couple decided to get engaged on the same date.
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After all, Amit and Mitali have been dating each other for 5 years and it seems like the couple is deeply in love with each other. For those, who don’t know, Mitali Borude is a close friend of Raj Thackeray’s daughter Urvashi. And both few years back had launched clothing brand ‘The Rack’. Mitali is also the daughter of famed bariatric surgeon Dr Sanjay Borude.
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RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J. -- After aiding with fires in two neighboring towns, Ridgefield Park firefighters got one of their own just after midnight Tuesday.
An electrical fire sent flames through the attic and part of a home at 137 East Grand Avenue.
No injuries were immediately reported.
A Bogota FAST team and firefighters from Hackensack were among the companies that joined their village colleagues -- who also thanked those from Little Ferry, New Milford, and Teaneck.
Ridgefield Park firefighters were among the mutual aid responders to a Queen Anne Road house fire in Bogota on Sunday -- then again providing coverage to Teaneck during a Monday blaze at 87 Teaneck Road.
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At least two people, among them a Somali government soldier was shot dead in separate incidents in Mogadishu on Saturday night.
A witness said gunmen thought to be Al Shabaab assassins have executed the soldier in an area located around former US embassy in Mogadishu's Wadajir district.
In a separate incident, a young civilian man was murdered in Dharkenley district by Somali soldier, according to the area administration official.
The soldier has escaped the scene following the shooting of the civilian. It's unclear motive behind the killing of the man.
The soldier who is at large and is behind chased by the local security forces.
U.S. Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Joseph Dunford, left, talks with South Korean Defense Minister Song Young-moo during their meeting at the Defense Ministry in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, Aug. 14, 2017. Pool Photo via AP Kim Hong-Ji
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Carlos Gomez went 5-for-5 in the Tampa Bay Rays’ Independence Day matchup with the Miami Marlins.
Well technically he went 0-for-3, but if you only consider the beatdown he gave a Gatorade cooler after a strikeout, then he connected five times Wednesday.
With runners on first and second and nobody out in the second inning, Gomez struck out on three pitches. On the second pitch of the at-bat he thought the ball hit his hand on a bunt attempt, but the umpire disagreed and called it a foul. So after Gomez hacked and missed the ensuing pitch, he went back into the dugout and took out his frustration on one cooler with his bat and another with his fist.
When you get to the cookout and they’re out of burgers … pic.twitter.com/nbIkxi3ufa — ESPN (@espn) July 4, 2018
The Rays ultimately lost 3-0.
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Falklands : SUNNY SUNDAY FOR REMEMBRANCE IN THE FALKLANDS Submitted by Falkland Islands News Network 11.11.2016 Remembrance Sunday was marked this year with a service in Christ Church Cathedral with H.E the Governor and Mrs Roberts as well as CBFSAI, Commodore Darren Bone and Mrs Bone, Members of the Legislative Assembly and Heads of Department along with members of the public. SUNNY SUNDAY FOR REMEMBRANCE IN THE FALKLANDS By J. Brock Remembrance Sunday was marked this year with a service in Christ Church Cathedral with H.E the Governor and Mrs Roberts as well as CBFSAI, Commodore Darren Bone and Mrs Bone, Members of the Legislative Assembly and Heads of Department along with members of the public.
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A man (50) has admitted assaulting a police officer.
Thomas Kilpatrick was said to have a history of violent behaviour towards police officers.
Kilpatrick, 20 Bridge Crescent, Denny, admitted the assault by kicking a police officer on the head in Bridge Crescent, Denny, on July 29 last year.
He was placed on a supervised community payback order for a period of 12 months with the condition he complete 120 hours unpaid work within four months and attend for alcohol treatment.
COLUMBUS (WCMH) – This week’s NBC4 Today Little Big Shots kid takes us back to playing ping-pong in the basement. Some of us played to win. Some of us just played for fun.
James Oram, 9, plays ping-pong for both reasons. And he’s getting pretty good at it, despite only playing the sport for about a year. He’s yet to enter many competitions but the time is surely coming. For now, he’s just enjoying learning the game and getting better.
“I really like ping-pong because I get to run around the table at the bar and my mom really got me to start playing and we started playing a lot and I really enjoyed the sport,” said Oram.
Oram faced off against NBC4 Today anchor Matt Barnes in a ping-pong match and let’s just say, he did not go easy on Matt!
If you know of someone who could be featured on NBC4 Today’s Little Big Shots, send Matt an e-mail to mbarnes@wcmh.com or send him a note on his Facebook page.
Golf-Yusaku Miyazato ready to step out of sister Ai's shadow
June 14 Japan's Yusaku Miyazato's recent form suggests the 36-year-old is finally ready to step out of the shadow of his illustrious younger sister Ai in a year the former women's number one confirmed would be her last as a professional.
The scene outside Sal Castro Middle School after Thursday's shooting, now deemed to have been an accident
The shooting at Sal Castro Middle School that left five people injured on Thursday morning was “accidental,” Los Angeles police officials said.
The LAPD took a 12-year-old girl into custody but determined that the incident was an accident after questioning her, officials said in a statement Friday.
Jordan Valenzuela, a student at Sal Castro, told the Associated Press that he was in class when he heard a loud bang and then screaming. He told AP that the 12-year-old girl, his classmate, told him it was an accident, saying, “I didn’t mean to. I had the gun in my backpack and I didn’t know it was loaded and my backpack fell and the gun went off.”’
Thomas (knee) is listed as active for Monday's matchup against the Patriots.
Thomas earned a questionable designation after being unable to practice throughout the week, but it looks like the Dolphins were just exercising caution with reserve strong safety. Look for him to take on his usual workload barring any setbacks.
Wynn Resorts: "I think I should've been pushing the [charitable trust] club to buy this stock because I like it so much. Hopefully it'll go down and we can get in there."
Cara Therapeutics: "I still believe in Cara Therapeutics. I think they're revolutionary. I'm not backing away."
Thomson Reuters Corp.: "I think it's very inexpensive and I think there's always going to be a need for it and therefore it's OK to own."
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals: "Oh man, that thing's insane. Talk about parabolic. Why not take half off the table? Really. You're not going to get a 400 percent run without some people taking profits. Take them first."
Edison International: "Oversold, and I don't think it's going to be as dangerous as people think. I'd be a buyer."
Police say a girl is in a Tulsa hospital after she was struck late Tuesday by a Jeep while crossing 21st Street near Yale.
Werner Enterprises, Inc. announced a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, February 14th. Stockholders of record on Monday, April 17th will be paid a dividend of 0.06 per share on Tuesday, May 2nd.
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SUGAR GROVE, Ill. — A small plane landed in a cornfield shortly after departing the Aurora Airport, according to the FAA.
The landing happened just after 7 a.m. Friday in a cornfield on Dugan Road just north of US-30, on the northwest side of the airport.
Small plane landed in cornfield just after takeoff from Aurora Airport. Dugan Rd closed for response just north of US-30. @WGNMorningNews — Sarah Jindra (@SarahJindra) October 6, 2017
The pilot seems to be OK. It is unknown if there are any other injuries at this time.
Dugan Road is closed for response to the landing.
The FAA will investigate, which is standard procedure.
This is a developing story. Check back for details.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Former Chattanooga Moc Terrell Owens posts to Instagram that he is in the NFL Hall of Fame Class of 2018.
CONGRATS to the HOF CLASS OF 2018.
We’re GOLDEN! https://t.co/cGcDqCgFER — Terrell Owens (@terrellowens) February 3, 2018
The Chattanooga Mocs posted this, congratulating Owens on this accomplishment.
The official NFL twitter posted this:
The Neill’s Creek Ruritans will hold their regular monthly meeting Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Ruritan Clubhouse, 1090 Tysinger Road, Lillington. For more information or directions to the clubhouse, call 910-814-0464.
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Frank Lampard has agreed to become the new Derby County manager.
And, as revealed by Sportsmail on Wednesday, the 39-year-old will be assisted at Pride Park by Chelsea Under 18s coach Jody Morris.
Lampard will be tasked with keeping the Championship side in the hunt for promotion, while shaping a veteran squad on a budget.
Frank Lampard is set to be unveiled as the new Derby County manager in the coming days
Derby finished sixth in the season just gone, but lost to Fulham in the play-off semi-finals and work is needed on a team populated by players in their thirties.
Replacing Gary Rowett, who left to join Stoke nine days ago, will see Lampard take his first step into management.
The 106-cap England international walked away from offers tabled by Oxford and Ipswich to wait for the right opportunity, but considers the prospects at Derby too good to turn down.
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NORFOLK, Va. – A Norfolk man was arrested Sunday after allegedly firing a gun toward a neighbor’s home during an altercation.
Norfolk Police say they were called to the 1100 block of Tallwood Avenue around 12 p.m. Sunday.
A resident told police that his neighbor had somehow gotten into his home. The resident was able to get the man out, but once outside, the man fired a gun at the resident’s home.
Police set up a perimeter around the man’s home and arrested him once he came out.
He has been identified as 57-year-old Nathan N. O’Neal. He was charged with attempted malicious wounding and remains in the Norfolk City Jail.
The imminent threat of nuclear war has the world crying out for a hero. Little could we have guessed that this saviour would come in the form of a nimble, acrobatically gifted hedgehog, aptly named, erm, Hero – the mascot for the London 2017 World Athletics Championships.
Here are 10 scene-stealing moments from the entertaining erinaceus...
Hero gave us light relief, now he needs pain relief
Ever the show-off, Hero, tries to tackle the high beam like a trouper. And then...
A gunman believed to be a supporter of former Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders sprayed a hail of bullets at a GOP baseball practice Wednesday morning, critically wounding House Majority Whip Steve Scalise and injuring four others before Capitol Police took down the rifle-wielding assailant.
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UPDATE 2-GE merges power units as exec who lost out on GE CEO job retires
SEATTLE, June 14 General Electric Co said it will combine its power and energy distribution businesses to create its largest unit by revenue as the top executive at GE Power announced his retirement after failing to win the conglomerate's chief executive job.
SHELBURNE, Ont. — Police west of Toronto say a suspect in the death of a 30-year-old woman from Brampton, Ont., has been found dead.
Peel Regional Police say 46-year-old Nicholas Anthony Young was found dead in Shelburne, Ont., on Friday.
They say his death has been deemed not suspicious.
Young was the subject of a Canada-wide warrant for second-degree murder in the death of Hoden Said, whose body was found in a home in Brampton last Saturday.
Police say that was Peel Region's fourth homicide of the year.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A 21-year-old Bismarck mother is charged with child neglect after her 3-month-old daughter was admitted to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Police responded to CHI St. Alexius Health after being alerted to the baby’s numerous injuries, including multiple skull fractures. The baby was later airlifted to a medical facility in Fargo.
Jennyfer Mary Lopez is charged with two counts of felony child neglect. Bond has been set at $20,000. Court records do not list a defense attorney.
The Bismarck Tribune says it’s not the first time Lopez nor the baby’s father, Jose Rivera-Rieffel, have been investigated for child abuse and neglect. They brought another child, a 1-month-old, to the hospital in January of 2017 with multiple fractures. Rivera-Rieffel was convicted of child abuse and was to not have contact with the child.
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WEST BROMWICH, England — West Bromwich Albion deepened Hull's relegation concerns with a 3-1 victory at the Hawthorns in the English Premier League on Monday.
Robert Snodgrass had given Hull a first-half lead, but Chris Brunt and Gareth McAuley seized on errors and James Morrison also scored in West Brom's comeback.
The Wall Street Journal reports that fewer than 1M people watched recent seasons of Amazon’s (NASDAQ:AMZN) series Transparent, a darling with critics and award shows.
Symphony Advanced Media predicts that the first season of Netflix’s (NASDAQ:NFLX) Stranger Things brought in 21.7M viewers in its first 35 days of release. The fourth season of Orange is the New Black had 23M viewers in the same period.
Amazon spends about $4.5B annually on producing and acquiring programming.
Previously: Luxembourg asks Amazon to turn over tax payment (Oct. 5)
About Dementia friendly gardening project
Brighton & Hove Food Partnership run a friendly and supportive regular weekly gardening group at the beautiful Garden House, an old walled garden in Brighton. All activities are tailored to the individual, depending on their interests and abilities. Activities depend on the time of year and the weather, but will involve things like: planting seeds; potting on; planting up containers; making salad; and enjoying the garden space. No previous experience is necessary.
I can t help feeling something is seriously wrong within the club, despite all the chest thumping and positive remarks about great training, R M is resorting to the age old'once they are over the white wash', 'we need to play out our sets,blah,blah,blah'.
There are a couple of scenarios come to mind, he has got it seriously wrong and lost the dressing room, or the players cannot remember the plays.
I am not a professional coach by any standards, however lets get back to basics, carry the ball, pass only when safe, move the ball to our fast men ( warrancy makes yards on most plays) kick into unmanned areas, tackle like they mean it, listen to the ref, no back chat.
Once that is achieved then play the expansive stuff, I would rather read 'Fax6. Opponent 0, rather than'played great scored some great stuff but were unlucky to lose'.
Like the mongoose adverts say 'simples'.
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Air Canada is apologizing to a Prince Edward Island family after the airline bumped a 10-year-old boy from a flight.
Brett Doyle booked four tickets from Charlottetown to Costa Rica for his family last August.
A day before the vacation during March break, Doyle says he checked his family in for the flight online, but could not select a seat for his son.
After hours on the phone with Air Canada, Doyle's wife drove to the airport and was told the flight was oversold and their son had been bumped.
The family drove to Moncton to catch a different Air Canada flight to meet the Costa Rica flight in Montreal, but when that flight was cancelled they were forced to drive to Halifax and stay overnight in a hotel.
Air Canada said in an email that the airline has apologized to the Doyle family, and that the situation should not have occurred.
Doyle said he was offered a $2,500 voucher, which expires in one year, and was told Air Canada may cover his expenses.
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Update: 5:59PM VODAFONE Fiji under-17 football team will take on Samoa in the OFC U17 FIFA World Cup qualifiers in Tahiti tomorrow.
The Fiji Football Association technical director Ravinesh Kumar said Samoa will be a different side after going down to New Zealand 11-0 on Monday.
The Shalendra Lal coached side was held to a 1-all draw by Solomon Islands in their first match at the qualifiers.
Fiji needs to finish the tournament in top position to qualify for the FIFA World Cup in India later this year.
Angela Rayner was caught out telling a straight untruth on working class student numbers last night. Rayner claimed:
“More people are going to university but percentage wise there’s less coming from working class backgrounds if you take it as a proportion of the percentage of those that are in.”
Dimbleby slapped her down:
“The UCAS figures showed that the gap between the most and least advantage has fallen… So when you say the opposite is happening you seem to be saying the opposite of what the facts suggest.”
This is the fib Corbyn was caught telling in July. They know it is untrue and they keep repeating it.
It didn’t go much better for Rayner on Labour’s student debt u-turn. Judging by the laughter from the audience it has cut through…
RECOGNIZING PHYSICIAN'S CONTRIBUTIONS - More than 100 former and current medical staffers of Pottstown Memorial Medical Center , members of the Pottstown Rotary Club, and friends and family members of Dr. Richard P. Whittaker recently assembled to unveil a memorial plaque in his honor. The hospital, at East High Street and Armand Hammer Boulevard in Pottstown, added Whittaker's name to its Center for Orthopedics and Spine to recognize what it called his humanitarianism and his nearly 40-year tenure at PMMC.
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MILFORD, Conn. (AP) — Authorities say four students were taken to the hospital after apparently being overcome by heat from stage lights during chorus practice at a Connecticut high school.
According to a statement from Milford schools, students from the city’s two high schools and three middle schools were practicing Monday morning at Foran High School for an upcoming concert when four of them fainted and several others said they felt ill.
In addition to the four brought to the hospital, six students were released to their parents.
The school said “it is believed the students fell ill due to overheating while standing on risers under the stage lights.”
Fire officials say about 200 students were in the auditorium at the time.
All the students are expected to be OK.
Fiorentina rename training ground after Davide Astori
Davide Astori died suddenly in his hotel room before a match at Udinese on March 4. ― Reuters picROMA, MAarch 20 ― Serie A club Fiorentina announced that their training ground will be renamed in tribute to former captain Davide Astori, who died aged 31 earlier this month.
The Italian international died suddenly in his hotel room before a match at Udinese on March 4.
The team's training ground will be renamed the “Centro Sportivo Davide Astori”.
“We've made this decision because that was his home,” said Fiorentina president Mario Cognini.
“He went there every day for training and used to spend time there with his family too. We believe that honouring him in this way is the right thing to do.”
Astori's number 13 shirt was retired by the club, where he had played for three years.
The centre-back came through the youth system at AC Milan before spending eight years at Cagliari, while he also had a loan spell at Roma. ― AFP
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Police in Hartford say a fleeing drug suspect struck four parked cars and caused minor injuries to a woman and several children who were in one of the vehicles.
The incident began shortly before 8 a.m. Friday, when detectives pulled over a 19-year-old driver as part of a drug investigation in the city’s South End.
Police say the suspect threw his car into reverse, almost hitting an officer, and later crashed into four parked vehicles near a school.
A woman in one of the parked vehicles was cut by flying glass and taken to a hospital for treatment. Three children in the car were also taken to a hospital as a precaution.
Police say the suspect, who was not immediately identified, was arrested and faces drug and motor vehicle charges.
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Luis Ortiz has slammed Deontay Wilder and branded him a “coward” as they close in on their rearranged WBC heavyweight title fight.
The pair had been due to meet on November 4 but the bout was cancelled after Ortiz failed a drugs test.
The unbeaten Cuban has since been cleared by the WBC and Wilder told him he would “bless him again” with the chance to face him.
But Ortiz was unimpressed by the American’s apparent grace.
"He's a coward, I saw the fear in his eyes, but I think now this fight is going to happen," Ortiz said.
"He knows that he has nowhere to hide, that there is nothing out there worthy of my talent, that the fans and the experts will not let him continue to face minor opponents."
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Leonard Fournette is paying it forward.
The Jaguars running back saw on Twitter an LSU student named Jhane Lowsoo asking for financial help to cover her final year in school.
Fournette tweeted at the fifth-year senior, saying he would cover it.
Looka my dawg dm me yo number I’ll pay the rest for you ........ https://t.co/gy0u0iCs9A — 7⃣ Leonard Fournette (@_fournette) July 3, 2018
According to Lowsoo, she needed $10,000 to cover her fifth year at LSU. She was already working two jobs to cover her tuition after TOPS, a financial aid program in Louisiana, stopped covering her tuition.
Before Fournette stepped in, Lowsoo had raised $2,000 of her $5,000 goal.
TxDOT said there will be an emergency road closure on Monday night starting at 7 p.m. and ending at 6 a.m. Tuesday at Old Blevins Road, exit 314. This closure is just south of Bruceville-Eddy.
Crews will be repairing a metal guard fence. The northbound right lane and shoulder will be closed.
TxDOT added that if you are traveling to Austin this evening, there are closures planned at US 183. I-35 will be reduced to two lanes in both directions beginning at 11 p.m.
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Renee Zellweger’s face has a new job and it’s the face of legendary songstress and actress Judy Garland for her role in Judy, a biopic about the late icon. Filming just started and we now have our first look at the Bridget Jones actress as Garland, and they look nearly identical.
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The biopic will center around Garland’s life in 1968, which was 30 years after she played Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz and one year before she died of a drug overdose. The film will chronicle troubles with her career, sold-out concerts in London, haunting childhood memories, her romance with her fifth husband, and her desire to be with her children. The film will also feature Garland’s most popular songs, including "Over the Rainbow."
Zellweger looks stunning as Garland, and the film already sounds like it’ll be a moving portrait of Garland’s life.
Sir, – Before I go to confession for voting Yes in the referendum, could the Bishop of Elphin enlighten me as to the actual sin I may have committed? – Yours, etc,
MARTIN CAREY,
Athlone,
Co Westmeath.
Sir, – Let she who is without sin cast the first vote. – Yours, etc,
PATRICIA O’RIORDAN,
Dublin 8.
Sir, – I confess to voting No.
If there are any “buckshee” plenary indulgences lying around, throw my name into the hat. – Yours, etc,
PADRAIG McGABHANN,
Mulranny,
Co Mayo.
According to a source from the Kremlin, Moscow had an extensive network to influence elections
Between 2014 and 2016 Barack Obama reportedly received several warnings that the Kremlin was building disinformation networks that it could be used to disrupt the US political system.
The claims come as the Trump administration is under intense scrutiny over alleged links to Russia amid speculations hackers influenced the US election in favour of the Republican – a claim repeatedly denied by the President.
According to Politico, in 2014 the Obama administration received a report that quoted a Russian source from the Kremlin saying: “You have no idea how extensive these networks are in Europe … and in the US, Russia has penetrated media organisations, lobbying firms, political parties, governments and militaries in all of these places.”
Concerns about Russian cyber-espionage and election interfering largely grew out of the events following Russia’s annexation of Crimea in March 2014.
MILAN — Bank boss Gaetano Micciche has been elected president of Serie A.
Micciche, the president of Banca IMI, was chosen unanimously on Monday by the Italian league's 20 clubs.
He succeeds Maurizio Beretta, who left the position nearly a year ago.
The league has been under emergency leadership, first by former Italian football federation president Carlo Tavecchio then by Italian Olympic Committee president Giovanni Malago.
On this week's episode of Parts Unknown, Anthony Bourdain takes to the streets of Hong Kong With Chris Doyle to learn about and experience the allure and beauty of this inimitable place. Watch Parts Unknown Sundays at 9PM ET/PT on CNN.
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Calling all students, teachers, politicians, and preachers. The Script is playing at Myth Live. The Irish rock band is continuing its Freedom Child Tour with a stop in Maplewood. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets $35 - $52.50.
Hey, Nutella lovers: the world’s first and only Nutella Cafe turns one tomorrow, and you’re invited along to celebrate.
In honor of its first anniversary, the Nutella Cafe (189 N. Michigan Ave.) will give away 12-ounce cups of Lavazza coffee (free with any food purchase between 7 a.m.-10 a.m.) from now through Friday, June 1.
Between 7 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. Thursday, swing by the cafe for free samples of popular menu items, including an apple hand pie, Nutella croissant, steel-cut oats and Nutella gelato.
Freebies are available while supplies last.
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PRINCESS ANNE, Md. -The Princess Anne Police Department is investigating an attempted armed robbery after a man pointed a handgun at a pastor during a meeting at St. Andrews Episcopal Church Parish House.
Officers say Thursday, Dec. 7, a light skinned man entered the parish house on Washington Street and demanded everyone place their cellphones on a table. However, he was confronted by the pastor.
Police say that's when the unknown suspect pointed a holster at the pastor with a possible handgun inside of it.
However, the pastor asked the suspect to leave, which the man did without taking anything.
Police say the suspect was wearing all black clothes and described as a light skinned black male, approximately 6-foot-tall and between 235 to 275 pounds. There were no reported injuries from the incident.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Princess Anne Police Department at 410-651-1822 or Crime Solvers of the Lower Eastern Shore at 410-548-1776.
A Delta Airlines flight diverted to Tulsa after a disturbance just before noon on Wednesday.
A tree came crashing down onto a home in New Jersey, knocking out power in the areaIt happened Friday night in the Bergen County town of River Edge.PSE&G, the fire department, and police were all on the scene assessing the damage.500 homes lost power as a result, but it has since been restored.Thankfully no one was home at the time and no injuries have been reported.----------
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Shenzhen Huiding Technology Co Ltd :
* SAYS UNIT GOODIX TECHNOLOGY (HK) AGREES TO BUY GERMANY'S COMMSOLID GMBH Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2DWHMIn Further company coverage: (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
Carmelo Anthony Allegedly Knocked Up Dancer ... La La Pissed
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Carmelo Anthony was messing around with a woman who now claims she's pregnant with his baby -- and as you can imagine, his wife, La La, is pissed ... TMZ Sports has learned.
Multiple sources tell us ... the other woman often works at a gentlemen's club in NYC, and we're told she's claiming to be 6 and a half months pregnant with Melo's child.
We're also told she has made it clear to Melo she expects him to kick in for medical expenses and other baby related costs.
Sources close to both Melo and La La are telling us the marriage has been rocky for a while -- and while the pregnancy wasn't the tipping point, it certainly didn't help.
So far, neither side has filed divorce papers but we're told there's virtually zero chance of a reconciliation.
And with more than 16 million square feet of industrial projects in the development pipeline, the fourth quarter is likely to see another strong warehouse leasing total.
In the office building sector, net leasing has added up to almost 4 million square feet in through the third quarters. With big tenant move ins included Liberty Mutual Insurance and other companies scheduled for the final months of 2017, we can expect to end the year with a big surge in leasing.
And since office construction has slowed a bit to around 6 million square feet of building, the D-FW market is less likely to see an oversupply of space like in some previous economic cycles.
Apartment builders are also pulling back on new starts.
April 24 (Reuters) - Alder Biopharmaceuticals Inc:
* ALDER BIOPHARMACEUTICALS® PRESENTS NEW 12-MONTH DATA OF EPTINEZUMAB IN PROMISE 1 PHASE 3 TRIAL SHOWING LONG-TERM REDUCTION IN EPISODIC MIGRAINE
* ALDER BIOPHARMA - DATA PRESENTED AT AAN ANNUAL MEETING DEMONSTRATE EPTINEZUMAB FURTHER REDUCES MIGRAINE RISK FOLLOWING 3RD, 4TH QUARTERLY INFUSIONS
* ALDER BIOPHARMACEUTICALS INC - MORE THAN 50% OF PATIENTS ACHIEVED A 75% REDUCTION OR GREATER OF MIGRAINE DAYS Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
BEIJING, Dec 11 (Reuters) - China’s vehicle sales in November rose 0.7 percent from a year earlier to 2.96 million vehicles, marking a sixth consecutive month of gains, an industry association said on Monday.
That took year-to-date volume to 25.8 million vehicles, up 3.6 percent from the same period a year ago, data from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) showed.
According to CAAM, sales of new-energy vehicles (NEV) in November rose 83 percent from a year earlier to about 119,000 vehicles amid a government push to support the sector and shift away from traditional petrol-engine cars in the long term. (Reporting By Norihiko Shirouzu; Editing by Subhranshu Sahu)
A Pennsylvania man who pleaded guilty to fondling a sleeping woman during a flight from Las Vegas has been sentenced to live three months in a halfway house.
Wei-Ming Shi, of Pittsburgh, was sentenced Friday in federal court. The 59-year-old Shi also was sentenced to one year of supervised release and ordered to pay a $5,000 fine for the simple assault on an aircraft.
Prosecutors say a female passenger sitting next to Shi on a flight in August 2016 woke up to the man putting his hands under her dress on her inner thigh, upper buttocks and lower back. She notified a flight attendant and had her seat moved.
A federal judge says the behavior was "repulsive and cannot be tolerated."
Shi pleaded guilty to the lesser charge in October.
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Delmonico is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Mariners.
The 25-year-old worked his way into a regular role for the White Sox, but he'll head to the bench with lefty Marco Gonzales taking the hill for Seattle. Trayce Thompson will replace Delmonico in the Chicago outfield for the evening.
Police in St. Paul have fatally shot a man they say had fired a gun at a woman with five young children nearby.
Authorities say the shooting took place about 6 p.m. Thursday in the Dayton's Bluff neighborhood after a woman fled from a house, called 911 and told dispatchers the man had shot at her.
Sgt. Mike Ernster says that as the suspect fled from the house, police pursued him and shots were fired during a confrontation. Ernster says a gun was recovered at the scene. No officers were hurt.
The state Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, which handles police shootings, was on the scene late into the night. Ernster says the St. Paul officers involved were wearing body cameras that will be examined by investigators.
Huambo — Petro de Luanda, runner-up of Girabola2017, was defeated for the first time in the current national first division football championship in 2018 to Recreativo da Caála by 0-1, after nine rounds.
The only goal of the game, played at the Mártires da Canhala stadium, was scored at 50 by Deco, who did not waste a Tchitchi assist on the edge of the penalty area, beating Gerson, the goalkeeper of Petro.
With this result, Recreativo da Caála will occupy the eighth place with 14 point, while Petro dropped to the seventh position with the same 14 points.
Inteclube lead the competition with 25 points, whilst JGM do Huambo are at the bottom of the table with three points.
CLEVELAND, Ohio - Wrestling legend Ric Flair is in the hospital dealing with "some tough medical issues," according to his manager.
Melinda Morris Zanoni of Legacy Talent and Entertainment took to social media Sunday night to ask for prayers and positive energy for Flair, who was hospitalized Saturday morning.
Yes,Ric in hosp 4routine monitoring.No reason2panic.Yes,many thx2his fiance&hospstaff.No excuses Ric wld want u2go out 2nite NaturBoy style! -- MelindaMorrisZanoni (@LegacyTalentCEO) August 13, 2017
The 68-year-old was admitted to the ICU with heart related issues. On Saturday, Zanoni initially tweeted that Flair was in the hospital for "routine monitoring." But things appear to have taken a turn for the worse.
Check back to cleveland.com for updates as this story develops.
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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The New York Yankees have acquired NL MVP Giancarlo Stanton from the Miami Marlins.
The Yankees announced the trade Monday, getting the slugger and cash from Miami for Starlin Castro and two minor leaguers, right-hander Jorge Guzman and infielder Jose Devers.
Stanton is still owed $295 million over the final decade of his record $325 million, 13-year contract. The outfielder was to be introduced later Monday at baseball’s winter meetings.
The 28-year-old Stanton led the majors with 59 home runs and 132 RBIs last season.
The 27-year-old Castro was an All-Star last season, hitting .300 with 16 homers and 63 RBIs. There’s speculation the Marlins will try to trade him to the New York Mets.
The 21-year-old Guzman was 5-3 with a 2.30 ERA in Class A Staten Island. The 18-year-old Devers hit .245 in the Dominican Summer League and the rookie Gulf Coast League.
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Researchers in a new study said parents need to be better role models by not driving while impaired and the motto of “friends don’t let friends drive drunk or high” needs to be practiced more often.
The reason being: one-third of teens who recently graduated high school admitted to getting into a car with someone who was driving impaired.
But this study asked two additional questions that gave more insight into the driver and the substance. The results showed teens were more likely to drive with someone who was high on marijuana versus someone was drunk or had been drinking.
When asked who was behind the wheel of the car, some teens said they had no idea.
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Republican Gov. Chris Sununu dropped his nominee to lead the state's Department of Environmental Services on Monday over concerns he wouldn't be confirmed by the Executive Council. Peter Kujawski, a Bedford businessman, faced questions last week over his lack of professional experience in environmental protection and limited understanding of the state's environmental regulations and projects.
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A brazen thief patted his elderly victim on the shoulder before fleeing her home after he broke in and stole hundreds of pounds in jewellery. The 90-year-old lady, who suffers from Alzheimer's disease, watched in horror from her bed as the thief climbed in through her bedroom window and plundered her home. He was captured on CCTV after forcing open the lady's window open and held a hand up to greet her before he began to rummage for valuables in her dresser and bedside table. During the 6.30pm robbery the victim interrupted the man, believed to be in his mid to late 30s or early 40s, and asked him "what are you doing?" before he replied "I am looking for jewellery".
A teenager has been assaulted in the driveway and car park outside a Daventry village doctors' surgery.
The assault, involving a group of young people, happened between 3.30pm and 3.50pm on Monday, June 4 in West Haddon Road, Guilsborough.
The incident was not related to the surgery.
Northamptonshire Police are asking anyone who was attending the surgery or was in West Haddon Road around the time of the assault and who may have seen the group or witnessed the incident, to contact police.
Anyone with information is being asked to call Northamptonshire Police on 101. Alternatively, they can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
Canadian village looks to get rid of massive, long-dead humpback whale
The whale has been stuck in Newfoundland since last fall, frozen and covered with snow for the winter months
COWBOY HAT >>> HOODIE Gunman Tries To Rob Grocery Store In Mexico, Severely Underestimates The Old Guy With The Big Cowboy Hat
According to local news reports, the gunman was arrested and nobody was injured.
April 20 Air Products And Chemicals Inc:
* Air Products and Chemicals Inc says its Indian joint venture to build six new air separation plants
* The six plants are scheduled to come onstream during course of 2018 and 2019
* The six new plants will have a combined capacity of over 1,200 metric tonnes per day of liquid product
* Investment in six new air separation plants total over $100 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
A dog taking a walk in the desert in the Anthem area got a nasty surprise Friday morning when he was attacked by a rattlesnake!
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Paula Godwin says she and her dogs were out hiking near Seventh Street and Carefree Highway when she almost stepped on a rattlesnake.
But it was her golden retriever "Todd" to the rescue!
"My hero of a puppy Todd saved me," she wrote on Facebook. "He jumped right in front of my leg."
Unfortunately, the snake bit the dog, right in the face! Ouch!
As you can see from the photos, the poor pup's face was very swollen.
But luckily, he's going to be OK.
Goodwin took him to Anthem Animal Hospital where they treated his bite and gave him some much-needed TLC!
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON)– Lady Gaga’s ‘Born This Way’ Foundation teamed up with United Way in San Francisco to provide nearly 400 students with school supplies.
While Lady Gaga put on a concert in the city, her mother Cynthia Germanotta, stood in her absence and assisted volunteers in stuffing backpacks for children.
Bags were stuffed with everything from hygiene kits to handwritten notes.
The backpacks were for elementary, high school, and college students, some of which are in danger of homelessness.
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ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkey’s state-run news agency says a United Nations judge has been convicted of membership in an extremist group.
A court in Ankara sentenced Aydin Sefa Akay, a Turkish national, to seven and a half years in prison for “membership in an armed terror group” Wednesday, according to Anadolu news agency. Akay, a retired ambassador and a sitting judge at the UN Mechanism for International Criminal Tribunals, was accused of links to U.S.-based cleric Fethullah Gulen.
Turkey claims Gulen was behind the bloody failed coup last summer. He denies the allegations.
Akay was arrested in September as part of a crackdown on alleged followers of the cleric, drawing criticism from the UN. Following the guilty verdict, the court ruled to release him under judicial control and barred him from leaving Turkey.
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ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — Prosecutors say a former CIA case officer betrayed his country by giving a Chinese spy information about human assets and other top-secret information.
But defense lawyers say their client is a loyal American who was merely stringing the Chinese along to try to get them to expose details of their own intelligence operation.
A jury heard opening statements Wednesday in the trial of Kevin Mallory of Leesburg, who was working as a consultant when he returned from Shanghai with more than $16,000 in undeclared cash.
Defense attorney Geremy Kamens said Mallory had grown suspicious about a Chinese think tank's job offer and hatched a plan to feed them phony documents. He told people at the CIA, but prosecutors said that was just to cover his tracks.
Video released Tuesday shows a plane piloted by "Star Wars" and "Indiana Jones" star Harrison Ford mistakenly flying low over an airliner that was taxiing at John Wayne Airport in Orange County. In it, an American Airlines 737 is taxiing slowly. Then Ford's yellow, single-engine plane suddenly zooms in from the right of the frame, flying low over the airliner and casting its shadow down the middle of the bigger plane before landing on the taxiway. Ford was supposed to land on a runway that runs parallel to the taxiway.
Lincoln City host fellow promotion hopefuls Swindon Town at Sincil Bank today.
The two sides have traded places in League 2 in recent weeks with the visitors currently occupying a play-off palce.
The Robins have the best away record in the division and have won five of their last six games.
City, however, claimed all three points in the reverse fixture with Sean Raggett heading the winner.
The Imps beat Newport County on Tuesday, and Danny Cowley will have his Deadline Day signings to pick from.
Follow the build-up and action from Sincil Bank in our live blog.
Jonny Greenwood is up for his first Golden Globe Award. The Radiohead guitarist’s work on Paul Thomas Anderson’s new movie, Phantom Thread, is nominated in Best Original Score. He’s up alongside Hans Zimmer (Dunkirk), John Williams (The Post), Alexandre Desplat (The Shape of Water), and Carter Burwell (Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri). See the rest of the 2018 Golden Globes nominees here. This year’s ceremony, which celebrates the awards’ 75th anniversary, will air January 7 on NBC, hosted by Seth Meyers. Greenwood previously shared the score sheet for the movie.
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Riverbank Farm employee Joey O'Donoghue of Greenwich waits for customers during the Greenwich Farmer's Market in the Horseneck public parking lot in Greenwich, Conn., Saturday, Aug. 15. 2015. According to the organization's website, the market that has been in existence for 20 years, is open every Saturday in the Horseneck lot from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The site also says it is a producers only market, meaning the farmers and vendors have produced their products and goods themselves.
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March 29 Fullerton Technology Co Ltd:
* Says it will use undistributed profit to pay cash dividends of T$ 1.82 per share to shareholders for 2016
* To use additional paid-in capital to distribute T$ 0.18 per share
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/mA0KAK
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Dec 12 (Reuters) - KMW Co Ltd :
* Says it signed a 3.97 billion won contract with KMW USA, Inc to provide Sprint mobile communication Antenna in U.S.
Source text in Korean: goo.gl/AD5nD6
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Srinagar: Four persons, including two CRPF personnel, were injured in a grenade attack in Pulwama district of south Kashmir on Saturday.
Militants lobbed a grenade at a CRPF party in Batagund area of Tral.
The area has been cordoned off and a search operation is underway.
6:30pm. Riverfront Park. This week's performance is 42 Coldplay (Coldplay). Opening act is The Fustics. Beer, wine and food are available for purchase. Wristband sales benefit the American Legion Post 68. This is a rain or shine event. Please note: Band schedule is subject to change.
Last week LeBron James said, “I’m like fine wine, I get better with age,” and The King has left little doubt to the validity of that statement as he continued his run of dominance with a 40-point, 12-rebound and 10-assist outing in a 123-117 win against the Bucks Friday night.
James’ points (27.1), rebounds (8.6), assists (9.0) and blocks (1.0) per game marks are all at their highest points since he returned to Cleveland in 2014.
Monday’s performance marked his third triple-double of the Cavaliers’ last four contests and his 16th of the season.
MONETA (WSLS 10) – A Huddleston woman died late last week after being hit by a pickup truck in Moneta.
State Police say Leiben Patrick, 36, was walking in the road when she was hit by a Chevy Silverado driving southbound on Route 122 near Route 903. The incident was reported to State Police at 4:43 p.m. Thursday. Police say Patrick was walking the same direction as the truck, so she may have had her back turned to traffic.
Patrick died at the scene. Police have not charged the driver.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - Springfield is looking for a new fire chief since the current chief, Barry Helmerichs, is retiring at the end of this month.
Mayor Jim Langfelder has been interviewing potential candidates. He has to search within the existing fire department force due to a clause in the firefighters' contract saying the hire has to be internal.
The mayor has already interviewed six people for the position. More interviews are scheduled. Langfelder hopes to have his choice soon. The aldermen would then have to approve it.
Local independent micro-brewery Jaw Brew has teamed up with Aulds bakery to make beer from their left-over bread rolls. Mark Hazell and wife Alison set up Jaw Brew, which is named after the old miller's cottage they live in called 'The Jaw' in Baldernock near Milngavie.
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March 31 Verizon Communications Inc
* Verizon positions senior leadership to accelerate delivery of next-generation services
* Verizon - announced a new operating structure focused on three areas: media and telematics, network and technology, and customer and product operations
* Verizon - former Ericsson CEO Hans Vestberg to lead network and technology team
* Verizon - Marni Walden to lead media and telematics; John Stratton to lead customer and product operations Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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2:22 Video shows deadly police shooting of Keith Lamont Scott
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0:21 One dead in south Charlotte shooting
1:00 Cam Newton after season-ending loss: I need a rest, time away
It took place in Jackson Mississippi at WMPR, which is owned by Charles Evers. According to The Clarion-Ledger the vandalism occurred just a few days after the home of Respect Our Dollars President Stanley Wesley had the same thing happen to his house, which was also set on fire.
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Stars have turned out on the blue carpet for the film which mixes a futuristic view with nostalgia for some of cinema’s greatest hits.
Steven Spielberg’s latest blockbuster Ready Player One is a blend of futurism and nostalgia.
The film, getting its European premiere at Leicester Square on Monday, takes Ernest Cline’s novel and imagines a world where people can enter Oasis, a system that allows people to live out their fantasies.
That is the cue for a wallow in some favourites of popular culture, including Superman and Back To The Future.
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Press TV, Iran January 1, 2017 Sunday Christians enjoy peace, security in Iran: Archbishop Iranian Christians attend Christmas Eve mass at the St Joseph Armenian Catholic church in Tehran on December 24, 2016. The Chaldean Catholic archbishop of Tehran, Ramzi Garmou, has hailed Iran's peace and security amid war and chaos in the Middle East, saying Christians are living safe and secure in the Islamic Republic.
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Queensland's Education Minister Grace Grace has condemned a rise in physical attacks on teachers in the state's schools. The Courier Mail reports 359 claims of assault or exposure to violence, such as stalking, were made between July 2017 and last month - an increase of 55 incidents compared to the previous financial year. The state's education department says the figures may be a result of the workforce growing in recent years.
Motilal Oswal has come out with its fourth quarter (January-March) earnings estimates for the Capital Goods sector. The brokerage house expects Larsen & Toubro to report net profit at 2397.4 crore up 146.5% quarter-on-quarter.
Net Sales are expected to increase by 41 percent Q-o-Q (up 11.8 percent Y-o-Y) to Rs 37072.9 crore, according to Motilal Oswal.
Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) are likely to rise by 75 percent Q-o-Q (down 9.1 percent Y-o-Y) to Rs 4414.6 crore.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Augusta commissioners are facing whether honoring veterans is worth changing a historic road name.
Commissioner Bill Fennoy has been working for months to drop John C. Calhoun’s name from the expressway.
Tuesday, a motion to change it to Veterans Expressway failed in committee sending to the full board without a recommendation.
Commissioners haven’t been in support of dropping Calhoun’s name in the past, but that was before Veterans Expressway was proposed.
“I could support Veterans, Veterans Highway we haven’t had any conversation I’m going to ask some questions George, that’s what I want to know where do we stop who else is there in line how did we choose the name veterans a lot of other things need to be answered,” said Commissioner Marion Williams.
Despite the questions, Commissioner Fennoy says he will move forward next week to change the name to Veterans Expressway.
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North Korea is in talks with the US and Sweden to release three Americans held in the North, reports said, as diplomatic activities gathered pace ahead of Pyongyang’s planned summits with Washington and Seoul.
The release of the three Korean-Americans – all held in the North after being separately charged with unspecified “hostile acts” against the regime – is under discussion through multiple channels almost two weeks after President Donald Trump agreed to meet the North’s leader Kim Jong Un, reports said.—Agencies
Adnan had reacted to the burning Snapchat controversy on Twitter.
Mumbai: Adnan Sami has often courted controversy on his Twitter feed, by voicing his opinion.
Innumerable members of the Pak Twitterati have often mercilessly trolled the singer, an erstwhile Pakistani national, for changing his nationality to Indian.
Recently again, after Snapchat CEO Evan Speigel allegedly said that Snapchat is not meant for 'poor' countries like India, Adnan took to Twitter to express his displeasure.
This was followed by an influx of tweets calling him out on supposed sycophantic ways by the Pakistani Twitterati.
However, Adnan being the blunt man that he is, reacted to the trolling and shut them up in his inimitable way.
Well, that should be the big mic drop moment on this, we guess.
Image copyright Google Image caption Keith Davies will appear at Reading Crown Court on 2 July
A man has been charged with attempted murder after a woman was assaulted.
The charge relates to an incident in which a man broke into a property in Newbury and assaulted a woman in her 40s on 25 May at 04:00 BST.
Keith Davies, 50, will appear at Reading Crown Court on 2 July after he was charged by Thames Valley Police with one count of attempted murder.
Mr Davies appeared at Reading Magistrates' Court on Tuesday.
Jerry Roth, 72, died Sunday, April 22, 2018, at Ossian Health and Rehabilitation Center. Arrangements are pending at Goodwin-Cale & Harnish Memorial Chapel.
WASHINGTON — A federal judge is warning President Donald Trump’s former campaign chairman that he shouldn’t be trying his case in the press. That includes drafting opinion essays published in other countries.
U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson told Paul Manafort that his editing of an op-ed that appeared in an English-language newspaper in Ukraine is not something she is going to tolerate.
The judge’s warning came after special counsel Robert Mueller’s prosecutors discovered that Manafort edited an op-ed published in the Kyiv Post last week. The article appeared under the name of a former Ukraine official. It discussed Manafort’s consulting work in Ukraine, which is at the heart of the case against him.
The judge has barred Manafort and the prosecution from making public statements about his case.
LEBANON, Tenn. (WKRN) – It’s been just over two years since 13-year-old C’Asia Watkins was shot and killed while sleeping inside her home, and Lebanon police say a second arrest has been made.
Marvin Bryant, 20, was arrested while entering a courtroom Tuesday on an unrelated incident.
Police say he has a Nashville address but was living in Lebanon at the time of C’Asia’s murder on Jan. 5, 2015. The teenager was asleep when she was shot in the head by a bullet in a drive-by shooting.
Bryant was booked into jail and is currently being held on a $1,000,000 bond. He faces charges of first-degree murder, criminal attempt, and four counts of aggravated assault.
Joseph Hendry was arrested two weeks after C’Asia was killed. He was 19 years old at the time he was charged with criminal homicide in the case.
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BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. — A federal wildlife refuge in Florida is setting traps for pythons to protect against the voracious invasive snake.
Burmese pythons have infested Everglades National Park. In a Palm Beach Post report , officials said no pythons have been spotted farther north in the Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge. But the refuge’s managers aren’t taking any chances.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife biologist Rebekah Gibble said the refuge is “working feverishly to develop other methods of control” to prevent pythons from moving in.
Five-foot-long (1.5-meter-long) traps patented by the U.S. Department of Agriculture are being placed at the refuge’s southern perimeter. Employees bait and check the traps daily, while trail cameras monitor wildlife movement and interest.
Gibble says refuge managers hope the traps will be “a way for cost-effective python control.”
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It was a scary scene in Ontario after a roof collapsed during St. Patrick's Day celebrations.Video shows the collapse unfolding while about 40 college students were partying on top of an abandoned house Saturday.No one was seriously hurt, but a woman sitting on the roof scraped her leg after it got stuck in some of the debris, according to a Canada report
Outgoing Henderson Mayor Andy Hafen speaks during a Henderson Chamber of Commerce networking breakfast at the Fiesta Henderson Tuesday, June 13, 2017. Henderson Mayor Andy Hafen couldn't run for re-election this year because of term limits, but the longtime staple of local government is leaving the door open for some kind of return to political office.
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This chick lost her marbles in front of Trump Tower and seems upset that the officers are rolling their eyes at her.
Hrm.
Does it count if we rolled our eyes at her too? Asking for a friend:
Woman goes ballistic on NYPD for doing their job near Trump Towerpic.twitter.com/IvanHXnaGJ — Breaking911 (@Breaking911) August 14, 2017
So it would appear the young lady has a problem with the cops doing their job, their sex and their uniforms.
Kids these days.
This is America on drugs. — jerZboyMediaUSA (@jerZboyUSA) August 14, 2017
WTF was her problem? — Chris McAllister (@themanfronUNCLE) August 14, 2017
Everyone in New York City looks like that.
Do these people really have nothing else better to do. — Pancotto (@CPan22NY) August 14, 2017
Nope, they don’t.
‘Nuff said.
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Shehu Sani senator representing Kaduna central has taken a swipe at the presidency’s statement berating the Nigerian media over hate speeches.
The spokesperson of President Muhammadu Buhari, Garba Shehu on Friday accused the Nigerian media for promoting farmers/herders crisis in Benue State.
He was quoted saying “growing lack of respect for journalism ethics and press laws in the Nigerian media, especially regarding the clashes in Benue State is very unfortunate”.
“The frequent expressions of hate speech published by newspapers, in news stories and especially in columns had become a source of concern to all Nigerians.”
Reacting, Shehu Sani on his twitter page regretted that the media had now become an enemy to the government n power.
He wrote “On the route to power,the media is a friend;When on the throne,it becomes an enemy.”
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A healthy, well-chosen snack can help you get through your day. What you eat, like whole-wheat pretzels, string cheese, fresh fruit, can make a big difference. Jace Morris, a health promotions specialist for SelectHealth, recommends getting comfortable with reading the label on the back of the foods we eat. The fewer ingredients there are on the list, the better the chances are that the food is healthy for you.
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City police seized more than $18,000 and about 775 grams of methamphetamine following an investigation into drug trafficking in Saskatoon.
Around 2 p.m. on Tuesday, members of the Saskatchewan Integrated Drug Enforcement Street Team (SIDEST) concluded an investigation into the city’s meth trade, according to a police news release.
With help from the tactical support unit, SIDEST officers also seized about 11 grams of cocaine, a single hydromorphone tablet and other items police said were “ consistent with drug trafficking.”
A 33-year-old man, who made his first court appearance on Wednesday morning, has been remanded in police custody.
He’s scheduled to appear in provincial court next on June 1.
The flag carrier of Singapore has taken the top spot in the world airline ranking published this week by AirHelp, a technology company that provides legal services to airline passengers traveling into or out of the European Union. AirHelp has analyzed the performance of airlines all around the world, considering factors such as punctuality, services and passenger experience.
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Evacuation levels lowered for wildfire near Trinidad
TRINIDAD, Wash. (AP) — Authorities have lowered evacuation levels for homes southeast of Wenatchee from evacuate immediately to be aware and ready to evacuate because of a wildfire.
The Grant County Sheriff's Office says the fire started Tuesday afternoon near Trinidad and quickly grew to 500 acres, threatening homes, crops, range land and orchards.
The Washington State Patrol closed Highway 28 at Trinidad temporarily in both directions Tuesday afternoon. The highway was back open before 7 p.m.
The Lexington Police Department and Lexington Volunteer Fire Department responded to a three-vehicle accident Monday at 1:38 p.m. at the intersection of Highway 283 and Cattlemen’s Drive.
One or more individuals were transported to the hospital. The extent of their injuries is not known at this time. One vehicle came to rest in the ditch southwest of the intersection. The accident remains under investigation.
May 31 (Reuters) - Britain’s Indivior has been subpoenaed by the California Department of Insurance over its blockbuster opioid addiction treatment, Suboxone Film, which is rapidly losing market share due to stiff competition from generic versions.
Indivior said on Thursday the agency, which is charged with oversseing insurance regulations, requested documents from its U.S. unit relating to the preparation of the drug, manufacturing records, and the potential to develop dependency on the treatment.
“Indivior intends to comply with the CDI’s subpoena and will cooperate in any related government inquiry,” said Indivior, which was spun out from Reckitt Benckiser in 2014. (Reporting By Justin George Varghese in Bengaluru Editing by Georgina Prodhan)
Daviess County public schools intend to move forward with plans to build a new middle school, as well as renovate Apollo High School.
In order to help fund this, the school board voted for a 5.7 cent tax increase back in May.
As we've told you before, Gary Boswell is leading the charge to file a recall petition against the proposed tax increase.
He wants any proposed tax to be something that is decided on by the public in a special election.
On Thursday, the Daviess County board of education plans to move forward and will consider for approval, a project application submitted to the Kentucky Department of Education, of their intent to begin construction.
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Championship side Birmingham City appointed former Tottenham Hotspur boss Harry Redknapp as manager until the end of the season, as a replacement for Gianfranco Zola.
Redknapp, who at 70 becomes the oldest manager in English football, guided Tottenham to Champions League qualification in the 2009-10 season.
His last foray into management was a two-match spell in charge of the Jordan national team in March last year.
“I got fed up sitting around doing nothing. I will come and live up here until the end of the season,” Redknapp told TalkSPORT on Tuesday.
“If I can keep them up then we can sit down and talk about going forward.”
Former Italy international Zola resigned after a 2-0 home defeat to Burton Albion that left Birmingham three points off the relegation zone.
They are in 20th position and play Aston Villa on Sunday.
Everyone knows snacking is bad for your waistline – and now, psychologists have found the word itself is a health hazard.
They drew their conclusion after a study in which 80 women each ate pasta.
Half were served their food in a small plastic pot, ate it standing up, and were told it was a snack.
Psychologists have found that even the word snack can be a health hazard
The group that ate the same amount of pasta from a plate, ate fewer sweets after their meal
The others sat down with the same amount of pasta put on plates as a meal.
A little later, all were offered sweets, with the ‘snackers’ eating, on average, twice as many. The findings appeared in the research journal Appetite.
Deanne Jade, of the National Centre for Eating Disorders, said: ‘It is as if the brain does not pay the same amount of attention when it’s a snack.’
Results are out
The result of the Competitive Examination (CSS) has been announced. This year, the result showed a slight improvement. Out of the 23,025 candidates that took the exam, 312 students were successful.
Although the result is slightly better than the last year’s, it still exposes the low standard of education of our country. The authorities need to take concrete steps to improve the state of the education sector.
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SOUTH EUCLID, Ohio — A Brush High School student athlete has passed away unexpectedly, according to a statement from South Euclid Lyndhurst Schools.
The statement says Alec Kornet, who was a junior, died Tuesday evening.
Kornet was an honor student and was involved in the Charles F. Brush High School Band, soccer and hockey teams.
The statement says:
“Alec was an incredibly well-liked and well-respected student by his fellow classmates. This SEL Schools is deeply saddened by his death, and extends our deepest sympathy to the Kornet family at this time. The SEL Schools asks all to respect the family in this time of tragedy. Arrangements for grief counseling will be available at Brush High School for all students and staff.”
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Last week it was announced that a man named Donald Trump was getting divorced. No, it's surprisingly not the one married to Melania, but Don Jr., whose wife Vanessa has left the building.
Like his father before him, Don Jr.'s divorce is being covered in the pages of The New York Post—specifically, Page Six.
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According to Page Six, Vanessa is calling it quits with the Wolf of Wall Street wannabe because he is apparently quite stingy:
“He treats her like a second-class citizen.” One friend said, “He gives her very little help and has been keeping her on a tight budget. She doesn’t live a lavish life and can very rarely pick up a check at dinner.”
Vanessa's spokesperson vehemently denies the report, but Page Six quotes a second source who insists, "Don Jr. was never generous with money. Vanessa has had to rely on her mother for financial help for her personal needs."
BOSTON (AP) — Nearly 1,700 Puerto Rican hurricane evacuee families living in hotels across the U.S. can stay there through at least July 23.
Judge Timothy Hillman of Massachusetts' federal court granted the extension Tuesday. He says a restraining order temporarily blocking their evictions from the hotels will remain until at least midnight July 23, allowing them to stay until checkout time the following day.
Hillman's decision extends the restraining order put in place Saturday by Judge Leo Sorokin.
The program has paid for hotel stays for thousands of Puerto Ricans displaced by Hurricane Maria last September. The vouchers were supposed to expire last Sunday, meaning the evacuees could have been evicted from the hotels.
Hillman says he wants to look into the issue further and will decide whether another hearing is necessary.
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This photograph from the Rasen Mail archives takes us just a short step into the past.
It shows the official opening of Market Rasen’s Tesco store back in 2005.
It was a real community event, with local schoolchildren invited along to join in the celebration and also to help bury a time capsule at the site.
Do you have pictures of any celebrations to share on our nostalgia page?
Email them to dianne.tuckett@jpress.co.uk.
The White Sox placed outfielder Avisail Garcia on the 10-day disabled list on Tuesday with a strained right hamstring.
Garcia left last night’s game vs. the Mariners after coming up lame while sprinting to first base on a second-inning groundout. He grabbed his right leg and limped past the bag, needing help from trainer Herm Schneider to exit the field.
Garcia hit career-best .330 with 18 homers and 80 RBIs last season. He’s batting .225 this year.
To take his place, the Sox recalled outfielder Daniel Palka from Class AAA Charlotte. Palka is batting .286 (18-63) in 17 games this season.
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DAPHNE, Alabama (WKRG) — A local mom diagnosed with cancer gave birth to a healthy baby girl in May, but that’s not the only good news.
Alexandria Dale Zine, was 27 weeks pregnant when she was diagnosed with cancer. Zine instantly began chemotherapy treatments at the Southern Cancer Center.
Dr. Nicole Angel, Zine’s physician, helped carefully guide her through chemotherapy treatments throughout the remainder of her pregnancy.
In May, Zine delivered a healthy baby girl she named Angel Pearl after her caretaker, Dr. Nicole Angel.
Three months later, Zine is cancer free, and baby Angel is happy and well.
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — A 17-year-old boy accused of firing the shots that killed one teen and wounded another has pleaded not guilty to charges of murder and aggravated robbery in an Ohio juvenile court.
The Blade in Toledo (http://bit.ly/2nVqOq0 ) reports the suspect pleaded not guilty Monday in Toledo. Police say he fired at least two shots into a vehicle carrying 17-year-old Collin Doyle and a 16-year-old boy. Doyle died. The wounded 16-year-old is expected to survive.
It couldn’t immediately be determined if the suspect has an attorney. Prosecutors plan to ask that the case be transferred to adult court.
The Associated Press generally doesn’t identify juveniles charged with crimes.
Court records say the shooting occurred during a robbery. Two men and another juvenile are charged with complicity to both murder and aggravated robbery.
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Tuesday at 3 on A Juneau Afternoon, Scott Burton will host;
Matt Musselwhite, from the Gastineau Humane Society, will give us the scoop on the upcoming RUN FUR FUN
We’ll talk with Andy Kline about the new brew from the Alaskan Brewing Company
We’ll get a preview of the Tuesday Marie Drake Planetarium Presentation by Rosemary Walling on Finding another Earth, Tuesday, April 18th – 7 p.m.
We’ll learn about the Glory Hole’s Empty Bowls Banquet.
We’ll talk with Brendan Stone, this week’s Rotary’s Pillars of America speaker;
And Barbara Jo Maier will be here to highlight The Thunder Mountain High School’s Spring Musical – Beauty & the Beast.
That, Writers Almanac, Bird Note, music & more,
At 4, tune in to KTOO for All Things Considered, followed at 6, it’s Alaska News Nightly, Telling Tales at 7, New Letters On the Air at 7:30, followed at 8 by Selected Shorts.
At 9, Democracy Now; news from a Canadian perspective follows at 10 on As It Happens, and BBC News at 11. That’s Tuesday on KTOO-Juneau.
NASHVILLE — The man accused of fatally shooting a woman and wounding six people at a Tennessee church in September faces a 43-count indictment, including first-degree murder, attempted murder and felony civil rights intimidation charges.
Friday's grand jury indictment in Davidson County charges 26-year-old Emanuel Kidega Samson in the Burnette Chapel Church of Christ shooting in Nashville. He's been held without bond since September.
An arrest affidavit from September says Samson waived his rights and told police he arrived armed and fired at Burnette.
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Every two years since 1988, the National Science Foundation has tested Americans' science knowledge using the same 10 questions. The good news is that our average score hasn't changed all that much since 1992; the bad news is the average score also isn't a passing one.
"Americans’ knowledge of basic scientific facts remains incomplete but appears to be generally stable over the past 2 decades, [...] In recent years, however, the scores have fluctuated within a relatively narrow range," the NSF writes in its 2018 report. We're normally somewhere in the 60 to 65 percent correct range.
Click on through to see how well you perform on these simple science questions.
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The Frankfurt zoo is showing off its first lion cubs in 15 years.
The cubs’ mother, Zarina, gave birth to triplets on April 14, and kept a close eye on her offspring as they took their first steps in the zoo’s lion enclosure on Wednesday.
Fresh marriage rumours are trailing 'Reggae Blues' singer Harrysong.
Popular blogger Linda Ikeji broke the news of the former 5star music singer's marriage a few minutes ago.
Pulse however reached out to Harry's manager, Bishop, who says the reports aren't true.
According to him, "It's a lie. I don't know where Linda got such story from. Nothing of such happened."
ALSO READ: Singer shares inspiration regarding 'Beta Pikin' hit track
Linda reports that Harrysong got married secretly to his girlfriend, 2014 Most Beautiful Girl in Niger Delta, Harriet Eddie, sometime last year in an attempt not to chase away his female fans.
Meanwhile, Harrysong, has reportedly launched his own record label named "Alter Plate". He left former label, Five Star Music to begin a career as a music executive.
The singer is known for hit songs such as 'Beta pikin', 'Ofeshe' and many other hot tracks.
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Waving both distinctive, double-triangle Nepalese flags and American flags, the local Nepalese community celebrated the Nepali New Year this afternoon with a parade through downtown Boulder. "It's just wonderful," said Boulder's Narayan Shrestha, who founded the annual Nepal parade.
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — The German government is condemning the white nationalist rally in Virginia that turned violent Saturday, expressing solidarity with peaceful counter-protesters.
Chancellor Angela Merkel’s spokesman Steffen Seibert told reporters Monday that it was an “absolutely repulsive scene at this extreme-right march.”
He said “there was outrageous racism, anti-Semitism and hate in its most despicable form to be seen, and whenever it comes to such speech or such images it is repugnant.”
He added that it’s “completely contrary to what the chancellor and the German government works for politically, and we are in solidarity with those who stand peacefully against such aggressive extreme-right opinions.”
Seibert says Merkel also regrets the death of a counter-protester and sent her sympathies to those injured.
A gravel truck was involved in a multiple car crash Feb. 2 on Interstate 90 near the Detroit Road exit in Sheffield Village.
The truck was on its side for several hours while as Sheffield Village police investigated the incident.
Officials said the semi was carrying gravel.
According to a news release from the Ohio Department of Transportation, I-90 eastbound was re-opened about 12:30 p.m.
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Attorney Douglas Baldridge, center, who represented pop singer Taylor Swift, emerges from the federal courthouse after a ruling in the civil trial for the singer to determine whether a Denver radio announcer groped the singer in a case in federal court late Friday, Aug. 11, 2017, in Denver. A judge on Friday threw out a former radio host's case against Taylor Swift in a trial that delved into their dueling lawsuits over whether he groped her during a backstage meet-and-greet and whether she and her team ruined his career. David Zalubowski AP Photo
An envoy says Maldives will not extend the state of emergency that is due to expire on Thursday amid criticism of the government over the recent political turmoil.
Mohamed Hussain Shareef, ambassador to neighboring Sri Lanka, said the government "has no intention of extending" the emergency when its 30-day period expires, "barring very unusual circumstances such as widespread violence."
Maldives declared an emergency due to turmoil following a Supreme Court ruling ordering the release of several of the president's jailed political opponents. Under the emergency law, President Yameen Abdul Gayoom had two Supreme Court judges arrested for alleged corruption and the remaining three judges annulled the order to release Yameen's opponents.
The emergency regulations gave Maldives' security forces sweeping powers, including to make arrests and search and seize property.
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This story has been corrected to show emergency is set to expire Thursday, not Wednesday.
WACO, TEXAS (WKOW) -- Former Badger and current Houston Texan JJ Watt received an honorary doctorate from Baylor University Tuesday.
The NFL star was given an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Humanities in Medicine. "I've had a lot of big dreams in my life but not even I dreamt I'd become a doctor one day," Watt wrote on Twitter.
The honorary degree was given in response to Watt's efforts during Hurricane Harvey relief. He raised more than $37 million after setting an initial goal of $200,000.
In his speech to students who were receiving their own PHDs and doctorates, Watt urged them to use that type of energy in their medical careers. "What I challenge you to do is to help bring out that inherent good in everyone around you. Help be that positive light. Help be that person that everybody else wants to be around and help be that energy that takes this world into an even better place."
Honolulu Community Action Program, Inc. (HCAP) Head Start is offering free part-day and affordable full-day, quality preschool for 3- to 5-year-old children from families with limited incomes. The program is actively recruiting new students for the 2017-2018 school year.
Families are encouraged to apply by calling (808) 847-2400 or visiting the HCAP website at www.hcapweb.org/headstart for an application.
HCAP Head Start serves over 1,526 children each year with comprehensive early childhood education and family support services. Eligible families are selected for Head Start services based on criteria of age, income and family need.
Preschool options include a free 9-month part-day program, 9-month home base program, or an affordable 11-month full-day program to meet the needs of parents who are working or attending school.
A while back, I had a goal to start waking up earlier every morning. To motivate myself, I decided to buy a fancy new Bluetooth alarm clock to wake me up at 6:00 a.m. New habit, new toy.
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Obviously, this didn’t solve my problem. In fact, it was a distraction (and a waste of money).
I didn’t think about it while I was buying it, but I unwittingly tried to buy my way to a better habit. Rather than focus on what mattered, the discipline, I focused on something much easier: buying shit.
This is a common issue with diet and exercise, too. You want to get in better shape, but instead of slapping on some running shoes and hitting the block, you buy a gym membership you never use or a treadmill that collects dust in the garage. (It’s not just habits, people do this with major life decisions, too.)
Police arrest suspect in fatal Fairbanks motel shooting
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (AP) — Police have arrested a man in connection to a fatal shooting at a Fairbanks motel.
Police said 21-year-old Leron Roland was arrested on a first-degree murder charge for the Friday morning shooting at Alaska Motor Inn. Roland was arrested at a house without incident on a warrant.
Police said 25-year-old Todd Demoski was killed in the shooting. Officers found him in a common area of the motel suffering from a gunshot wound. He was taken to a hospital, where he died.
Police spokeswoman Yumi McCulloch said she didn't know if the men knew each other.
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Tue, Feb 14: We’ve all been there: long hours in the hospital waiting room. But a new survey reveals it’s not just patients feeling the stress, it’s doctors too. And as Christa Dao explains, it comes at a time when emergency rooms are over capacity.
AMHERST, NY — Detectives are looking to identify a suspect accused of stealing from an Amherst store on May 12.
Amherst Police released a picture from surveillance footage of a black female.
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The woman fled the scene in a red or orange Chevy Cruze, according to Amherst Police.
Amherst Police are asking anyone with information to call the Detective Bureau at 716-689-1329 or email to tips@apdny.org or text 562-TIPS and reference AMH 18-827444 DQ.
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ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP)  A Minnesota judge will hear oral arguments on whether to dismiss the case against the officer who shot and killed Philando Castile during a July traffic stop.
St. Anthony police Officer Jeronimo Yanez is charged with manslaughter and other counts. His attorneys will argue at Wednesday's hearing that the case should be dismissed. They've said in court papers that Castile was reaching for his gun and the shooting was justified.
Prosecutors disagree. They've filed documents saying issues raised by the defense should be decided by a jury.
Castile, who was black, was killed July 6. The shooting's gruesome aftermath was streamed live on Facebook by his girlfriend. Prosecutors have said the 32-year-old was shot after telling Yanez he was armed. Authorities later discovered Castile was licensed to carry a weapon.
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INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Power & Light Co. could raise its residential customers’ power rates about 10 percent under two proposed increases in monthly charges.
IPL wants state regulators to allow it to increase the monthly “fixed charge” that customers pay by 59 percent, or from $17 to $27.
The utility is also seeking to raise its monthly “energy charge” that’s based on customers’ actual volume of electricity use.
The Indianapolis Business Journal reports those increases could raise rates on IPL’s typical residential customer about 10 percent.
Some consumer groups, environmentalists and large industrial buyers oppose the proposed increases, calling them too steep.
The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission plans public hearings April 23 and May 7 on the proposals.
IPL has about 490,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers in Indianapolis and surrounding areas.
West Salem had to wait out a more than two hour rain delay plus and extra inning game before theirs, but the wait was worth it.
The Panthers beat Beloit Turner 5-3 in a Division 2 State Semifinal in Appleton late Wednesday night.
West Salem got things going in the second inning scoring three runs without hitting a ball out of the infield.
Alec Gorski drove home one run with a bases loaded fielder's choice.
Austin Kennedy brought home another on an infield single.
A wild pitch brought home the third run in the inning to give West Salem a 3-0 lead.
Alex Jeranek got the start on the mound an pitched six innings, giving up two runs on five hits and striking out eight.
Kennedy went 2-2 with a run scored.
Nick Schultz drove in a pair as well.
The game was originally set to start at 6 PM but didn't begin until 9:20 PM.
West Salem will play for the Division 2 state title Thursday afternoon at three o'clock in Appleton.
Iain Armitage (left) will play Jim Parson's (right) Sheldon character as a youngster.
LOS ANGELES (AP) - "The Big Bang Theory" is getting a spinoff about genius Sheldon's early years.
CBS said Monday that "Young Sheldon" will air this coming season.
The comedy is set during the childhood of Jim Parsons' character on the original series. The precocious 9-year-old Sheldon is living with his family in Texas and attending high school.
"Young Sheldon" stars Iain Armitage, who's appeared on Steve Harvey's "Big Shots" and in the Nicole Kidman-Reese Witherspoon miniseries "Big Little Lies."
Parsons, as the adult Sheldon, will serve as narrator.
Chuck Lorre, co-creator of "The Big Bang Theory," created "Young Sheldon" with Steven Molaro. Filmmaker Jon Favreau ("The Jungle Book," Iron Man") is directing the first episode.
An air date for the spinoff was not announced.
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ATHENS (ANA) – Our target is the tourist arrivals to exceed 35 million in 2020, stated Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura noting that her personal ambition is to have tourism all over the year.
In an interview with Real News newspaper on Sunday, Kountoura said that “2017 is the best year in all tourist figures” adding that “we hope the arrivals to reach 30 million”.
The minister underlined that tourism is a sector of high priority for the government.
Ward: Heroin pushing aside meth For years, Delaware County was the meth capital of the state. Now, heroin is getting attention of police.
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With a little over a month to go until Hamilton takes his first hip hop bow in Houston on April 24, Broadway at the Hobby Center is already looking to a beautiful musical future with its just announced 2018-2019 season.The extensive lineup of seven shows and two season add-on brings to town beloved classics as well as some hot tickets still garnering raves on Broadway.There's something for every type of musical theater lover on the calendar, so for a preview peek, here's some trends and highlights we're seeing for melodious nights ahead at the Hobby Center.For more on this story visit our partners at Culturemap
Arsenal transfer news: Lucas Torreira will have a medical after the World Cup
Torreira looks set to sign for the Gunners this summer.
He’ll become one of new manager Unai Emery’s latest signings as the Premier League giants flood their squad with fresh talent.
Stephan Lichtsteiner, Bernd Leno and Sokratis Papastathopoulos have all signed on the dotted line so far.
And it appears Torreira will follow suit.
He’s currently away on World Cup duty with Uruguay and faces a crunch clash against France in the quarter-finals on Friday afternoon.
If the result goes against the South Americans, it could lead to Torreira rubber-stamping his move to north London soon.
News articles about Alamos Gold Inc have been trending positive this week, according to AlphaOne Sentiment Analysis. The research firm, a division of Accern, identifies positive and negative media coverage by reviewing more than twenty million news and blog sources.
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Two people are accused of providing the heroin that killed a young man almost seven years ago, according to charging documents filed this week. Two accused in 2010 heroin death Two people are accused of providing the heroin that killed a young man almost seven years ago, according to charging documents filed this week.
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BECKLEY, W.Va. (WVVA) Several officers are rising through the ranks of the Beckley Police Dept. During a ceremony in Beckley's Common Council chambers on Monday, Mayor Rob Rappold swore six officers into new roles at the department.
Sgt. W.J. Ray was promoted from Cpl, the highest promotion on Monday.
Five other officers moved up from Patrolman to Cpl. -- S.M. Carpenter, K.E. Estep, J.J. Stewart, C.N. Nay, and S.E. Lilly.
"It's an honor. I enjoy helping people, always have. It's just the kind of guy I am. And it's just a job I love," said Sgt. Ray following the ceremony.
The officers will serve in oversight positions in their new roles at the department. The promotions were based on test scores, performance evaluations, and years of service.
New York: A protester has scaled the base of the Statue of Liberty, forcing the evacuation of the iconic landmark on a public holiday in the United States.
A small group of people staged a protest against US President Donald Trump's immigration policies at about 4pm (local time) on Wednesday, hours before major fireworks displays were due to kick off on New York's East River as part of Independence Day celebrations.
Seven people were arrested but one woman managed to scale the base of the Statue of Liberty on Liberty Island.
The female protester scaled the iconic landmark on Independence Day in the US. Photo: American Broadcasting Corporation
National Park Service spokesman Jerry Willis said police were trying to persuade the climber to descend.
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether federal immigration law gives the government the power to indefinitely detain any noncitizen it is considering deporting if the person previously committed certain crimes.
The Supreme Court agreed Monday to consider the issue. Immigration law says that if noncitizens commit a crime for which they can be deported, the government should take them into custody for potential removal when they're released from prison or jail. A person detained immediately can be held indefinitely. The government argues the same is true if the person is released and then later detained for possible removal.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit ruled that noncitizens not promptly detained must be given the opportunity to be released on bond.
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Community psychiatric nurse for Louth, Mark Challinor, had the task of presenting care workers with certificates, following their completion of an Alzhemier’s disease course.
Pictured with Mark at Fir Close Nursing Home at the time, raising a glass to their success was: Julia Barnes, local state enrolled nurse, Heather Collins, Sarah Martin, Sandra Smyth, Margaret Turner and matron Pam Caldicott.
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April 2Orient Securities Co Ltd :
* Says it plans to pay annual cash dividend as 1.50 yuan(pre-tax) per 10 shares as FY 2016 div payment
* It will pay A share shareholders in RMB and H share shareholders in HK dollar
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A few days before Christmas last year, Haley Garland posted a photo of herself holding up her hand showing off a new engagement ring. “If there wasn’t enough sparkle in Nashville before we got here… there’s plenty now,” said the caption. The location on the photo was tagged as Marriott’s Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville, Tennessee.
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A federal jury in Nevada is deliberating the fate of six men accused of wielding assault-style rifles during cattleman Cliven Bundy's dispute with federal agents three years ago. The panel of eight women and four men returns to work Monday, after getting the case Thursday in U.S. District Court in Las Vegas.
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ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) — A man arrested when he and a teenager were found in Mexico almost two weeks after he checked her out of her Pennsylvania school has waived extradition to Pennsylvania.
An official with the state attorney’s office in Miami said 45-year-old Kevin Esterly appeared in a Dade County courtroom Monday and agreed to be extradited sometime in the next two weeks.
He faces a felony charge of interference with the custody of a child after authorities said he signed 16-year-old Amy Yu out of school and the two went to Mexico.
Federal agents and Mexican authorities found the two in Playa del Carmen on Saturday and they were flown to Miami. The girl arrived Sunday in Philadelphia and was taken home to Allentown, 60 miles (97 kilometers) northwest of the city.
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GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (AP) _ A man already in custody has been accused of killing another homeless man in Grand Island.
Police say 23-year-old Ahmed Said is charged with second-degree murder in the April 13 slaying of 41-year-old Abdulma Khamis. Police say Khamis was fatally struck with a blunt object April 13 and was found unresponsive a couple blocks west of Pier Park.
Said's attorney in an unrelated assault case didn't immediately respond to a message Wednesday from The Associated Press.
ROMAN Catholic Archbishop Joseph Harris has called for an end to the despair and hopelessness which plagued Trinidad and Tobago for much of 2016. Delivering the homily at New's Year' Eve mass on Saturday night at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Port-of-Spain, Harris said, despair must be replaced by greater efforts to emulate Christlike values.
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Cross-party political agreement to establish an agency to take ownership of the Pike River mine has been reached today. The goal to recover human remains and evidence means that justice is a step closer for the families.
The commitment was signed this afternoon by the leaders of Labour, United Future, The Maori Party, and the Green Party and, together with the earlier commitment by New Zealand First, means that there is now a Parliamentary majority to achieve justice.
"Almost 7 years ago on November 19 2010 - 29 men went down into the Pike River Mine and never came home. All that the families have ever wanted is to bring their men home and to know as much as possible about what happened in the mine," CTU Secretary Sam Huggard said.
"The families have consistently campaigned for justice. They have remained focused on achieving an outcome for the sons, fathers, husbands who never came home from work. Thank goodness so many political parties now support them," Huggard said.
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A man accused of impersonating a doctor and operating illegal Botox and laser clinics in the Phoenix-metro area was sentenced to eight years in prison.
Craig Allen Scherf previously pleaded guilty to fraudulent schemes and artifices and illegal control of an enterprise.
State prosecutors say Scherf misrepresented to victims that he was a doctor licensed to perform cosmetic injections and laser treatments.
They say Scherf was able to purchase the drugs Juvederm and Botox from the manufacturer by illegally using the identity of a licensed physician.
Scherf will be required to pay restitution to his victims. Restitution will be determined by the court at a later date.
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Hundreds of Bolivians in the small community of Caracoles, 248 km from the capital city of La Paz, were evacuated on Dec. 31 after heavy floods and mudslides destroyed 85 houses.
Authorities declared a state of emergency and civil defence officials converged on the area to help people leave.
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Rain triggered the heavy flooding which overflowed a dam used at the mine.
According to media, the flood waters destroyed the dynamite storage area before continuing to flood the miners’ community.
It was not clear if the muddy water rushing down the streets is contaminated.
The Molinos and Villa El Carmen mining centres were most affected.
Authorities have provided the victims with food, tents and bedding.
D'Arnaud has gone 2-for-6 with one walk and two strikeouts during the early stages of the 2017 season.
D'Arnaud has started only one game this season for the Braves, and continues to normally enter games as a pinch-hitter or pinch-runner. When he stays in the game, he has played in left field, usually replacing Jace Peterson. Emilio Bonifacio is Atlanta's fourth outfielder, ahead of d'Arnaud, and the 30-year-old utilityman could also see time in the infield, primarily at shortstop backing up Dansby Swanson.
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The discovery of a body at a King Township construction site is being investigated by the homicide unit.
The body of Richard Layton, 46, of no fixed address, was found on Friday afternoon in the area of Jane Street and Mount Mellick Drive.
York Regional Police says Layton was known to visit the area of Sherbourne Street and Dundas Street in Toronto.
The YRP homicide unit is hoping to speak with anyone who knows him and may have seen him in the area prior to Friday.
Anyone with information is asked to call police or Crime Stoppers.
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The Supreme People's Court (SPC) has signed a memorandum of cooperation on setting up a mechanism of information sharing with the Ministry of Civil Affairs (MCA) to improve China's social credit system.Chinese courts nationwide can access to a network for shared information including marriage registration, basic living allowance, social organization registration, individual income and social assistance, and a blacklist of dishonest people or groups, according to the SPC Monday.The MCA will impose credit constraints and punishment on social organizations on the dishonest list.The network will help Chinese courts improve efficiency in handling cases, urge dishonest people to implement legal instruments, and promote public credibility of the judiciary, the SPC said.As of present, more than 2.2 million violators have implemented court judgements or made reconciliation agreements with plaintiffs under the network of shared information, it said.
The 6th Annual Kootenay Music Awards went this weekend in Nelson.
There were 170 nominations in total from 36 distinct areas in the East and West Kootenay.
Four winners were from Nelson among the 11 categories including Dekker for Best Electronic Song and the Hillties for Best Reggae Song.
Other winners from the area include Sexton Blake from Rossland for Best Music Video and Rainboard from Salmo for Best Rock Song.
The Spirit Bar at the Hume won for Best Music Venue.
A life time achievement award went to The Pride: Mike (Hoola) Paine and Sara Spicer Pain.
This year’s Artist of the Year Award went to Dawson Rutledge from Crankbrook.
Prizes include studio recording time, a professional photo shoot, instruments rentals, and exposure for the Best Music Video at the Civic Theatre.
Click here for a full list of winners.
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – A woman found dead in a Dayton alley is identified Monday afternoon.
Natalie Jones, 26, of Dayton was found around 2 p.m. in between Fountain and Delaware Avenues.
Her cause of death has not yet been released and the Montgomery County Coroner’s Office is working to determine whether it’s a homicide or not.
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Red Bluff >> A 26 year-old Corning woman succumbed to injuries sustained in a solo-vehicle wreck at Interstate 5 north of Sunset Hills Drive Friday night.
The victim was pronounced dead at midnight and is confirmed to be a family member of a local law enforcement agency employee, California Highway Patrol spokesman Troy Somavia said Monday morning.
The name of the woman was not released pending notification of family.
On Friday night, the woman was traveling in a 2013 Mazda-3 at an unknown rate of speed northbound on I-5 when for unknown reasons she drifted to the left into the dirt divider of the interstate and collided with a dirt embankment, where the vehicle overturned, according to a CHP release issued over the weekend.
When it overturned the vehicle was about 30 feet below the roadway in a ditch.
The woman was not wearing a seat belt and alcohol is not believed to be a factor in the collision, the release said.
An investigation is ongoing.
The children’s ward at Pilgrim Hospital has benefitted from a generous donation from Boston’s Savoy Cinema.
The cinema recently held a screening of the new Peter Rabbit film, the proceeds from which were used to buy 13 DVD players and range of DVD films for the children to watch.
A spokesman for the hospital said: “A huge thank you to Savoy Cinema. The children can’t wait to use them.”
Sen. Kamala Harris with Syrian refugees at the Zaatari camp in Jordan.
Sen. Kamala Harris spent the first week of the April recess in Iraq and Jordan during her first trip overseas as a member of Congress.
It is common for representatives and senators not to publicize overseas trips until they return, particularly if they are visiting a potentially dangerous area.
In Iraq, Harris met with California service members. In Jordan, she visited with Syrian refugees in the Zaatari camp. The camp holds about 80,000 refugees, according to the United Nations refugee agency.
Harris serves on the Senate Select Intelligence Committee, which organized the trip, and the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee.
She wasn't the only member of California's delegation traveling overseas last week. Reps. Juan Vargas (D-San Diego) and Darrell Issa (R-Vista) were also in the Middle East, making stops in Egypt, Jordan and Lebanon, and Rep. Mike Thompson (D-St. Helena) visited Japan and South Korea.
PORTAGE (WKOW) -- Cell phone footage shows a semi that caught fire on I-39 near Highway 33 in Columbia County Wednesday.
Tom Hunter sent the video to WKOW.
The Wisconsin State Patrol says around 4:30 p.m. June 14, the semi tractor-trailer lost a tire, was involved in a minor crash with another semi, and the original vehicle caught fire.
No one was hurt. There were some lane closures on northbound I-39, but the interstate was back open by 5:45 p.m.
There's a big change in Tiger World. Wheeler Brown is out as Jackson State athletic director.
He was originally named the interim AD in October 2015 following the depature of Vivian Fuller. JSU removed the interim tag off of Brown in December 2015.
Brown made several big decisions in his JSU tenure. He removed Harold Jackson as football coach in 2015, ultimately hiring Tony Hughes. The men's and women's golf programs were suspended in June 2017. They're expected to return in the 2019 - 2020 academic year.
The Clarion-Ledger originally reported that Brown would be relieved of his duties. WLBT confirmed the decision through JSU sources.
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2 killed as small plane crashes in eastern Austria
BERLIN (AP) — An emergency official says a small plane has crashed at an airfield in eastern Austria, killing two people aboard.
Lower Austria province fire service spokesman Franz Resperger told the Austria Press Agency that the aircraft came down nose-first Wednesday morning in a field next to the runway at the Voeslau-Kottingbrunn airfield, south of Vienna. The two men were trapped in the badly damaged cockpit.
There was no immediate word on the cause of the crash.
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Dr. Shawn Engebretsen, of Stuart, helped lift retired Air Force 1st Lt. Alyn Bell into Engebretsen's Navy SNJ-6 World War II trainer plane using Engebretsen's homemade passenger hoist Sunday, March 18, 2018 at Witham Field in Stuart. Bell, who turned 94 Monday, sometimes uses a wheelchair, and was happy to benefit from the hoist Engebretsen first created to lift his father into the plane. "Today was a very special day," Bell said to Engebretsen following their flight. "It was a very special day for me, too," Engebretsen replied. The local oral surgeon enjoys providing the experience for World War II veterans, to "remember the sacrifice that was given. If we can do a little something to pay an individual person back, then it's well worth any effort." LEAH VOSS/TCPALM
KRABI – Police are tracking more than a dozen teenagers in connection with a knife attack and assault on three emergency workers after they tried to stop the gang from hurting an injured man under their care.
The attack occurred early Sunday morning when four rescue volunteers from the Ao Nang Tambon Administration Organisation (TAO) of Muang Krabi district were transporting a man assaulted near a seafood restaurant on the Noppharat Thara beach to Krabi hospital in an emergency medical van.
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× Crews fight four separate house fires in Washington Park neighborhood
WASHINGTON PARK, Ill. – Two firefighters are injured battling four separate house fires over the course of a few hours early Wednesday morning.
The fires all started between 2:30 and 3:30a.m. in Washington Park.
Several Metro-east fire departments responded to the fires which were all within a seven square block radius of each other. Two homes were on North Park Drive.
All of the buildings appear to be vacant.
One of the firefighters was taken to the area hospital. No word on the extent of his injuries.
Fire investigators have been dispatched to figure out a cause for the incidents. At this time, the fire department is gathering evidence to see if the fires were connected.
It’s been busy times at Viikings Ventures, especially for Chairman Sachiin Joshi. What with taking over the reins at Playboy Club-promoters PB Lifestyle, holding a metaphorical pack of cards for the Indian Poker League and launching Royal Oak whisky in Mumbai, there’s been no time for the actor-producer to slack off. The desultory response to his latest bilingual film, Veedevadu (Yaar Ivan in Tamil), clearly has not affected his ambitions. For a man whose claim to fame owes more to his having bought embattled tycoon Vijay Mallya’s Kingfisher Villa in Goa rather ...
'The new space will allow a dedicated location for training, which is a critical component of our business to ensure our employees provide excellent customer service,' said Gate spokeswoman Misty Skipper. A building-permit application shows an estimated $500,000 project to renovate the space, among two floors.
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(Reuters) - U.S. stocks turned negative on Tuesday, weighed down by shares of Alphabet (GOOGL.O) and 3M (MMM.N) and as yield on the 10-year Treasury notes US10YT=RR rose to 3 percent for the first time in more than four years.
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York, U.S., April 19, 2018. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
The Dow Jones Industrial Average .DJI was sown 0.18 percent at 24403.64, the S&P 500 .SPX was up 0.8 points, or 0.03 percent, at 2,671.09 and the Nasdaq Composite .IXIC was down 20.11 points, or 0.28 percent, at 7,108.49.
The sign outside the Parkfield Cafe in Parkfield, Calif., a small town located nearly equal distance between Los Angeles and San Francisco, sits on the San Andreas fault and is the self-proclaimed, "Earthquake Capital of the World." ** NO SALES, MAGS OUT ** less The sign outside the Parkfield Cafe in Parkfield, Calif., a small town located nearly equal distance between Los Angeles and San Francisco, sits on the San Andreas fault and is the self-proclaimed, "Earthquake ... more US Geological survey scientists James J. Lienkaemper records the placement of his equipment after measuring the "fault creep" along the Hayward fault on Simpson Street in Oakland in 2009.
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Earlier this spring, the PBS series “The Great American Read” premiered, a limited eight-part series about 100 of the country’s best-loved novels. Stephen King was on the list, of course, with his epic novel “The Stand” chosen as the one King book to be put on the list.
The show filmed a segment in Bangor last year, and featured local bookstore Gerald Winters and Son, along with a number of other shots of the city. Winters’ story of how King’s books helped him become not just a better reader but also a bookseller was used as a prime example of why “The Stand” deserves to be in the running for America’s favorite novel.
Watch the King segment, featuring Winters and Bangor, here.
Whether you're on board for the return to Monterey or not, it's happening with Big Little Lies season two. Reese Witherspoon and Nicole Kidman are back to star and executive produce the HBO series, but right now they're the only cast signed on.
"I'm thrilled to be bringing back this talented team of artists," Witherspoon said in a statement. "It gives us the opportunity to delve deeper into the lives of these intriguing and intricate Monterey families and bring more of their stories back to the audience who embraced and championed them. I'm beyond excited to be working with talented and acclaimed director Andrea Arnold who will be at the helm. Andrea's unique storytelling style will be a welcome addition to the filmmaking team."
The crowd, the lights, Tiësto. Photos by Cindy Lopez
The fourth annual edition of ÎleSoniq blasted the crowd with bass drops and bangers at the Parc Jean-Drapeau-adjacent site that hosted Evenko’s mega music festivals this summer, with EDM superstars, techno DJs and trap artists playing four stages on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 11 and 12. Despite the occasional downpour, the party was lit.
For more on the festival, see our full report and style gallery. Check out the big weekend in pictures, by Cindy Lopez, right here:
Kenny Jacobs, Ryanair’s chief marketing officer, called on the Government to give airlines a “solution” to the open skies agreement between the UK and the EU.
He said it was in the EU’s interests to make life harder for the UK as European nations prepared to “teach the UK a lesson”.
He told Express.co.uk: “If you are an expat, whether you voted to leave or to remain, you have a place in Spain and you travel there several times a year or every month – if there is no flying, you won’t be able to get there.”
When asked if the threat of no flying between the block was “scaremongering”, he insisted it was “reality” and that “anything is possible”.
WASHINGTON (AP) — A spokeswoman says Democratic U.S. Rep. Steny Hoyer of Maryland is being treated at a Washington hospital for pneumonia but is expected to recover quickly.
Spokeswoman Katie Grant said Wednesday in an emailed statement that the congressman was being treated with antibiotics and resting after being admitted to The George Washington University Hospital a day earlier. Grant says the 79-year-old Hoyer was diagnosed with pneumococcal pneumonia.
She says Hoyer, the No. 2 House Democrat, looks forward to being back at work "very soon."
Want to know why the format changed on your favorite radio station or what's going on with your favorite TV reporter? Rick Bentley tracks all the moves in the Fresno-area broadcast media. Oh, and he tracks Valley folks making it in Hollywood. Email Rick at rbentley@fresnobee.com or call him at 559-441-6355.
(NBC) Scientists are a step closer to creating a safe tan.
Ultraviolet rays are what darken and burn skin, causing skin cancer.
Now, researchers have figured out a way to increase pigment in human skin cells without using UV.
Darker pigments are known to offer some protection against UV damage. People with fair skin are much more prone to skin cancer.
This is different from self-tanners that come in lotions and sprays, which are simply cosmetic.
The new research is from Massachusetts General Hospital and Dana Farber Cancer Institute in Boston. It's still a long way from hitting store shelves but could someday be combined with sunscreens.
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Moscow, October 6, AZERTAC “Russia hopes that the 5th summit of the Caspian littoral states will take place next year in Kazakhstan as the heads of states earlier agreed,” Russia`s Foreign Affairs Minister Sergey Lavrov has told journalists after meeting with his Kazakh counterpart Kairat Abdrakhmanov. Lavrov said they discussed the preparation of the Convention on the legal status of the Caspian Sea. “We hope the preparatory work will soon be completed,” the Russian FM added. Farida Abdullayeva Special Correspondent
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Oglala Sioux latest SD tribe to sue opioid industry groups
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) – The Oglala Sioux Tribe is the latest South Dakota American Indian tribe to sue opioid manufacturers and distributors.
The tribe sued 24 opioid industry groups in federal court Friday. The lawsuit alleges the companies marketed prescription opioids in a way that fraudulently concealed and minimized their addiction risk.
The tribe seeks damages for allegedly deceptive trade practices, fraudulent and negligent conduct and violations of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act.
The companies have denied wrongdoing in response to similar lawsuits filed around the country.
The tribe’s attorneys also filed a similar lawsuit on behalf of the Rosebud Sioux, Flandreau Santee Sioux and the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate in January. Last month the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe filed a similar lawsuit in federal court in North Dakota.
HOLLAND, Mich. (WOOD) — LG Chem Michigan Inc. is adding on to its Holland battery facility, creating as many as 150 new jobs.
The new 100,000 square-foot building will allow the manufacturer to meet the growing demand for battery packs and cells for electric vehicles with multiple assembly lines.
LG Chem plans to break ground on the new addition in March and be in the new building by August.
The addition is expected to create as many as 150 new jobs in Holland in the upcoming years, LG Chem said in a release.
The company makes battery cells and packs for electric vehicles including the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica hybrid and the 2017 Chevy Volt.
“The demand for our battery packs and cells continues to grow with the electrification of vehicles,” said LG Chem Michigan Nick Kassanos in a press release. “We’re excited to keep expanding our facility and our team to maintain our leadership in this thriving industry.”
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CLEVELAND (AP) — A multistate manhunt for the suspect in a random killing that Cleveland police say he recorded and posted to Facebook is entering its third day.
Authorities say it’s now a nationwide search for 37-year-old Steve Stephens, who’s wanted on an aggravated murder charge in the shooting death of a 74-year-old retired man in Cleveland on Sunday.
Videos Stephens shared show him talking about his despair over gambling debts and trouble with his girlfriend.
On Monday evening, Facebook announced that it was launching a review for reporting harmful content following the killing. The company says it disabled Stephen’s account within 23 minutes of receiving the first report about the video of the fatal shooting and two hours after receiving any report. Facebook says, “we know we need to do better.”
Chancellor Angela Merkel is pushing for the quick formation of a new governing alliance with Germany’s main center-left party, saying that only a coalition will bring the “stable government” needed at a challenging time for Europe.
Merkel’s conservative Union bloc and the center-left Social Democrats will begin discussions Wednesday on a possible extension of their coalition of the past four years. The Social Democrats insisted after a disastrous election result in September that they would go into opposition, but reluctantly agreed to reconsider after Merkel’s coalition talks with two smaller parties collapsed.
Merkel said Monday: “I favor quick talks, and I think a stable government is the basis on which we can work best with France and for Europe.”
She said a minority government “would not be a stable government.”
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* UK GOVERNMENT- “FOR THE SMALL NUMBER OF EMPLOYERS EVADING THEIR OBLIGATIONS, WE WILL PUT IN PLACE TOUGHER, MORE PROACTIVE POWERS”
* UK GOVERNMENT- PENSIONS WHITE PAPER: “WILL BE CONSULTING OVER THE COMING MONTHS ON A FRAMEWORK FOR CONSOLIDATION OFFERING INDUSTRY OPPORTUNITY TO INNOVATE “
* UK GOVERNMENT- PENSIONS WHITE PAPER: FOR DEFINED PENSIONS BENEFIT, WHERE EMPLOYERS CAN AFFORD TO PAY, THEY SHOULD MEET THEIR LIABILITIES WITHOUT DELAY
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* UK GOVERNMENT- PENSIONS WHITE PAPER: FOR DEFINED PENSIONS BENEFIT, FOR AN EMPLOYER WHOSE BEHAVIOUR PUTS SCHEME AT RISK WE ARE IMPROVING EXISTING POWERS
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Two people reported to be unconscious in a vehicle have been charged by Saskatoon police with possession of fentanyl and cocaine for the purpose of trafficking.
Officers were called to the 200-block of Avenue C North early Sunday evening for a report of the two unconscious people.
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They found a man and a woman who they said appeared to be under the influence of a controlled substance.
A search turned up fentanyl pills, cocaine, a handgun, cell phones and cash.
A 28-year-old man and a 27-year-old woman are also charged with possession of the proceeds of crime and weapon-related offences.
HARVARD – A Harvard family of three is displaced after an early Sunday morning house fire. The Harvard Volunteer Fire Department responded to a residence at 407 E. Maple St. at approximately 1 a.m. to a living room on fire. Chief Eric Cox said that a lightning strike in the area overloaded their electrical and shorted out the house, sparking a fire in the basement that then burned a hole in the living room.
The family was not home at the time, but pulled up to their house and noticed an orange glow and alerted the fire department. No one was injured. The house sustained heavy smoke and water damage. Cox said the fire was under control within 15 minutes. The family is currently receiving assistance from the American Red Cross.
President Muhammadu Buhari is currently meeting the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen.
NAIJ.com gathered that the special assistant to the president on new media, Bashir Ahmed, said in a tweet that the meeting is holding behind closed doors at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
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It was gathered that the items on the meeting’s agenda were not known as of the time of filing this report.
Meanwhile, NAIJ.com had previously reported that the president left Abuja on Monday, April 9 to for an official visit to British Prime Minister, Theresa May, as both leaders discussed Nigeria-British relations.
He also participated at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meetings (CHOGM), held from Wednesday, April 18 to Friday, April 20.
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Sandeep Wagle of powermywealth.com told CNBC-TV18, "Buy Tata Motors with stop loss at Rs 480 for target of Rs 501 and Indraprastha Gas with a stop loss at Rs 915, target of Rs 942.""Sell LIC Housing Finance with a stop loss at Rs 540 for target of Rs 522," he said.
Setting up a smart security camera in your house is getting simpler by the day, but what if you want one in your shed, in your holiday home, on your boat, or on a tree? What then, eh? These are all suggested locations for the Reolink Go, a security camera that doesn’t require a WiFi connection to work. When there isn’t one available, it can hop onto a 4G network, provided you’re happy to sign up to a data plan. Completely wireless, you can power the Go with either a rechargeable battery or an optional solar panel, with weatherproofing ensuring it really can go anywhere. Otherwise, the feature set is as you’d expect: night vision, two-way audio, motion detection, smartphone notifications and an app-based 1080p livestream that you can check on whenever you like. Pre-orders start at $119.
An energetic vibe was injected into Sportmax’s pre-fall collection, which was inspired by the world of sports. High-tech materials and details were incorporated into the pieces, which exuded a sense of urban dynamism.
Comfortable ease was infused in a maxi cashmere cape embellished with nylon inserts, which was layered over a lightweight technical parka, while feminine jersey dresses featured ergonomic stitching and contrasting panels inspired by surf wet suits.
Roomy sweatshirts revealed nylon inserts and chunky zippers, and knitted sweaters showed deconstructed silhouettes.
Wide-leg pants and oversize jackets punctuated by contrasting stitches were crafted from dark indigo denim. For a more eye-catching look, jacquard dresses were covered with transparent sequins for a shiny effect.
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No stone left unturned in this meticulously designed, fully renovated 2 bedroom / 2 bathroom beauty facing Central Park with fantastic panoramic views of the Park and the southern skyline. The modern gourmet kitchen opens to a beautiful dining area which flows into the generous living room, all with Park views. The unique enclosed terrace is a stunning office (off the master bedroom) with views of the Park, CPS and beyond. The second bedroom is large and is complete with its own full bath.
This full service, white-glove co-op on Fifth Avenue’s Gold Coast boasts a discounted garage with valet service, attended elevators, as well as a newly renovated gym.
Our good friend Dick Faurot surprised LeAnne, Tess and Stacia on 6 In The Morning.
TRENTON, N.J. (AP)  A trailblazing nonprofit group set up to boost coverage of local news in New Jersey just got $5 million in the state's new budget.
It's part of the $37.4 billion spending plan signed by Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy.
But advocates see it as an important and innovative way to use public money to encourage more local news reporting following a sharp decline in such coverage industrywide in recent years.
Detractors worry the model could lead to government interference.
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Lawmakers say the funding will help focus more resources on local issues in a state dominated by the New York and Philadelphia media markets.
A bill setting up a consortium that would award grants under the program awaits Murphy's signature. It would include political appointees, and representatives from five state colleges and the news media.
A new generation of white supremacists emerges in Charlottesville
The white supremacist forces arrayed in Charlottesville, Virginia, over the weekend — the largest gathering of its sort in at least a generation — represented a new incarnation of the white supremacy movement. Old-guard groups like the Ku Klux Klan, the Aryan Nations and the Nazi skinheads, which had long stood at the center of racist…
Toyota Faces Suit Over Alleged Prius Stall Defect
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 7:38 PM EST) -- A Toyota driver has hit the car company with a proposed class action in California state court alleging that its Prius hybrid cars have a defect that creates a serious risk of stalling while traveling at high speeds, potentially resulting in a crash.
Jevdet Rexhepi of Los Angeles said in the Wednesday complaint that Prius hybrids from model years 2010 to 2016 contain a defect that causes the intelligent power module to be dangerously inclined to fail, creating a grave risk that the engine will stall...
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The Government has appointed Alok Sharma as the new housing minister, replacing Gavin Barwell.
Sharma was previously minister for Asia and the Pacific at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
Barwell lost his seat to Labour in the general election last week. He had held the role of housing minister since Theresa May became Prime Minister last summer.
He has since been appointed as May’s chief of staff, after aides Nick Timothy and Fiona Hill quit following the election result.
Barwell previously held the Croydon Central seat, which was won by Labour candidate Sarah Jones.
The Cabinet has largely remained in tact following the election, with Chancellor Philip Hammond and Brexit secretary David Davis keeping their roles.
New appointments include former Work and Pensions secretary Damian Green being promoted to first secretary of state, with former chief secretary to the Treasury David Gauke becoming the new Work and Pensions secretary.
See inside the Vatican — home to the world’s most powerful religious leader, where 9 miles of museums house some of the most stunning works of art
Customise your car, sir?
The BBC went to meet the founders of South Africa's White Wall Boys, who've made it their mission to customise their customers' cars.
Mulder fights to prove that a discovery frozen in the mountains of Canada is irrefutable evidence of alien life.
LOWER WINDSOR TOWNSHIP – Rescue crews searched for a 35-year-old man who fell into the Susquehanna River last evening. It happened before 8 p.m. at Long Level Marina in Lower Windsor Township, York County. The man fell between the dock and the boat and disappeared. Six others on the boat tried to help the man. Units searched throughout the night, but did not find him. They will try again this morning.
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Jaden and Willow Smith have moved out of their parent’s home!
Although the 18-year-old son and 16-year-old daughter of Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith are always on the move working on projects, they still make time for family.
“It’s funny. They’re not around, but they are!” Jada told Haute Living.
She went on to explain that the siblings always visit home when they’re in town and constantly keep in touch.
Jada continued, “I don’t even have time to miss them! Willow loves to call me every day, and even Jaden, when he’s away on set, still needs to see Will and I when he gets homesick.”
Pictured inside: Jaden and a female friend out and about on Wednesday (June 14) in New York City.
Movie Synopsis:
Marvin Willoughby appeared 35 times for the German national basketball team. After his career, he did social work in various Hamburg hotspots and worked with the city's most talented players. In 2014, together with friends he brought professional basketball back to Hamburg. Since then, the Hamburg Towers have combined professional sport with social work in their newly built Inselparkhalle. The project's dimensions are huge: an arena worth millions and endless negotiations with politicians, sponsor and player's agents mean a lot of stress for Marvin. But he fights. With himself and together with Hamed, the Towers' trainer, and Lenny and Louis, two of Germany's biggest talents. For sporting success, you need money - and to get money, you need sporting success. A Catch-22 situation more likely to break you than be broken. Starting 5 portrays one of the most exciting sporting projects being pursued in Hamburg.
VATICAN CITY — Benedict XVI, who resigned as pontiff in 2013, has celebrated his 90th birthday with a mug of beer and the company of visitors from his native Bavaria in Germany.
Photos by the Vatican newspaper L'Osservatore Romano of the celebration showed Benedict sipping a beer. His brother, Monsignor Georg Ratzinger, also joined the party and enjoyed a beer.
Looking happy, the frail Benedict also admired a gift basket whose goodies included German sausages.
He was born on April 16, 1927, in southern Germany. But since the birthday coincided this year with Easter Sunday, Benedict was feted on Monday.
A July 4 Tradition: NPR Reads The Declaration Of Independence
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Thirty years ago, Morning Edition launched what has become an Independence Day tradition: familiar NPR voices reading the Declaration of Independence.
Below is the draft of the Declaration of Independence adopted by the Continental Congress 242 years ago in Philadelphia. It is read by NPR staff members in the accompanying audio.
2 c. granulated sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
3/4 c. unsalted butter, room temperature
1 tsp. pure almond extract
2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
2 c. all-purpose flour
1 12-oz. bag cranberries
1 c. sliced almonds
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Butter a 9 x 13-inch baking pan and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat sugar and eggs for 5 minutes with an electric mixer on medium.
The volume of the mixture will increase by almost half and will be thickened.
Do not skip this step.
The eggs will work as the leavening the cake needs to rise.
Add butter and extracts and beat for 2 more minutes.
Slowly add flour and beat until combined.
Fold in cranberries.
Using a spatula, pour and smooth into prepared pan.
Sprinkle almonds over the top.
Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
April 28 Talkweb Information System Co Ltd :
* Sees net profit for H1 2017 to could rise up to 30 percent, or to be 129.2 million yuan to 168.0 million yuan, compared to net profit of the same period in 2016 (129.2 million yuan)
* Comments that increased sales of education business is the main reason for the forecast
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Google's new high-end smart home speaker, the Google Home Max, is now available for purchase.
The speaker was first announced in October and is the most high-end smart speaker the company is currently selling. It should rival similar products from Sonos — including the Sonos PLAY:5 — thanks to two 4.5-inch speakers that will offer better sound than Google's other smart speakers, including the Google Home and Google Home mini.
It offers the same functions as the less expensive Google Home, allowing users to ask the weather, play music on-demand or control smart home gadgets like lights and thermostats. Unlike the Google Home, it supports an auxiliary input through a 3.5mm jack, which means you can hook up a stereo system or TV. It also supports Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.
The Google Home Max costs $399 and is available in white or charcoal.
DENVER — The Colorado Rockies selected the contract of right-hander Brooks Pounders from Triple-A Albuquerque.
The 27-year-old Pounders will be available Tuesday night when the Rockies host the San Diego Padres. Pounders made seven relief appearances for Albuquerque this season with four walks, nine strikeouts and a 3.60 ERA. He signed a minor league contract with the Rockies last December.
A California native, Pounders appeared in the majors last season with the Los Angeles Angels. He was originally a second-round pick by Pittsburgh in 2009.
In other moves, righty Scott Oberg was optioned to Albuquerque and righty Zach Jemiola was designated for assignment.
Oberg has appeared in 10 games this season for Colorado with a 1-0 record and a 6.55 ERA.
Highway 1 just east of Yale has been closed in both directions due to a rock slide.
Drive B.C. said that at about 7 p.m. on Tuesday, the slide occurred 750 metres east of Yale Tunnel and that the estimated time of the highway’s reopening isn’t yet available.
Drivers are advised to detour via Highways 5 and 8. A full assessment will be conducted during daylight hours on Wednesday.
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Toronto's Stop's Night Market gathers many of the city's top chefs and drink vendors for an all-you-can-eat, two-night gastronomic party, taking over a vacant lot on Sterling Road - you can still catch it tonight. This annual event is a fundraiser for The Stop Community Food Centre's vital programs and services.
Check out my favourite eats from night one of The Stop's Night Market.
UNITED NATIONS: Saudi Arabia on Friday rejected the information and figures in a United Nations report blaming the Saudi-led military coalition for killing or injuring 683 children in Yemen as "inaccurate and misleading."
"We exercise the maximum degree of care and precaution to avoid civilian harm," Abdallah Al-Mouallimi, the Saudi UN envoy, said in a statement released at the United Nations.
(Reporting by Michelle Nichols, writing by Justin Mitchell, editing by G Crosse)
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Creditors approve deal to save Croatia's biggest company
ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) — The creditors of Croatian retail and food company Agrokor have voted to approve a settlement deal that includes giving two Russian banks a more than 46-percent share in the country's biggest firm.
The vote by some 450 creditor representatives in favor of the deal was held Wednesday in a sports hall in Zagreb. Some 80 percent voted in favor of the deal that avoids bankruptcy for Agrokor, the largest company in the Balkans with 60,000 employees.
The company, which accounts for 15 percent of EU-member Croatia's GDP, collapsed under the weight of 8 billion euros ($9 billion) in debt, including a disputed sum owed to two Russian state-run banks, Sberbank and VTB.
Hueytown police are investigating a possible homicide.
Authorities were called to the 6400 block of John's Road around 9 a.m. Friday afer a passerby saw a body on the side of the road.
Hueytown's Police Chief Mickey Willis says the victim is a black male and he was partially clothed.
WBRC will update this story as soon as we get more information.
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BANGOR, Maine (AP) — Residents of a Maine city came just 28 beer cans short of setting a world record last week.
Attendees at Bangor's Annual Chamber Dinner were attempting to break the record for simultaneously opening beer cans. WABI-TV reports the vast majority of the beers were supplied by Geaghan Brothers Brewing.
The Brewer-based brewery says they received word they did not break the record from Guinness World Records recently after sending video of the attempt.
The record was set in Japan in 2016 with 1,149 cans opened simultaneously. The Bangor attempt managed 1,122 — which is a record for the city itself.
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NEW ORLEANS, La. (WFLA/WDSU) – The annual royal luncheon as held on Friday for the king and queen of Barkus.
Dressed in regal garments, His Majesty ZZVI, King Baker Williamson and Her Majesty XXVI, Queen Luna Settoon on the Krewe of Barkus had their traditional lunch before Mardi Gras on Feb. 13.
The royals were served a customary meal of lamb chops.
The Krewe of Barkus will parade in New Orleans on Sunday through the French Quarter for a “pre-pawty.”
All proceeds from the party benefit animal organizations in New Orleans and the Gulf South area.
LONDON (Reuters) - Some trains were cancelled, flights were grounded and a rugby match was called off on Sunday after Britain experienced heavy snow fall in some areas.
Members of the public push a car up a hill in Leverstock Green, Hertfordshire, Britain, December 10, 2017. REUTERS/Paul Childs
Britain’s Met Office said there was an “amber weather warning” particularly across central England and warned travellers that “road, rail and air travel delays are likely, as well as stranding of vehicles and public transport cancellations”.
There was 28 centimetres of snow in Sennybridge, in Wales, and 12 centimetres in High Wycombe, just outside the capital London.
Flights were suspended in Birmingham in central England, while more than 10 train lines reported delays. A European Champions Cup rugby match in London between Saracens and Clermont Auvergne was postponed due to “adverse weather conditions surrounding the ground”.
As costs for health care keep rising, Collective Health Inc. is counting on companies turning to it for better ways to spend their medical dollars.
Collective Health administers health benefits for businesses that self-insure, meaning they cover their employees’ medical claims themselves instead of paying premiums to an insurer. Most large and many small and midsize companies self-insure because it lets them customize their benefits...
A 13-year-old male at Vineyard Junior High was arrested on suspicion of making criminal threats after school staff learned of threats made on social media Tuesday, Feb. 20, according to a San Bernardino County Sheriff’s news release.
Deputies heard from the school at 8 a.m. and it was investigated immediately.
“There is no current threat to the students or the school staff,” officials said in the news release.
The school is in the 6400 block of Mayberry Avenue and is part of the Alta Loma School District.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Rancho Cucamonga station at 909-477-2800 or tipsters may submit information anonymously at 800-782-7463. Information may be submitted online at www.wetip.com
LONDON, July 4 (Reuters) -
* Lietuvos Energija has issued a 300 million euro ($350.16 million), 10-year green bond, BNP Paribas said.
* The Lithuanian company owns gas, hydro and hydro-pumped storage power plants in Lithuania, as well as natural gas and power distribution grids and a gas supply company.
* The proceeds of the green bond will be allocated to eligible green projects as identified in a green bond framework.
* Green bonds are a small but growing part of the wider bond market. They are used to fund projects which have clear environmental benefits, such as renewable energy, low-carbon transport or sustainable buildings.
* The joint lead managers of the issuance were BNP Paribas, JPMorgan and SEB. ($1 = 0.8568 euros) (Reporting by Nina Chestney)
An accident involving an ambulance may have resulted in the loss of a life. According to New York State Police Captain Eric Balon, preliminary reports say the patient being transported died.
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Popular Ponzi money doubling scheme, Mavrodi Mondial Moneybox, MMM, has assured participants that their accounts will be unfrozen on January 14.
This was a resolution reached at a meeting with one of its key Guider simply known as Mr Andrew and was contained in a circular on its official Twitter handle, @MMMNigeriaHelp.
Recall that MMM had in December announced the suspension and freezing of its Nigerian operation, a situation that threw participants into a state of panic.
The circular on its twitter handle reads in part: “Mavro will be unfrozen on two weeks which is 14th of this month, January.
“We will inform how it will be released.”
April 3 London Stock Exchange Group Plc:
* Notes Euronext announcement over deal with ICE Clear Netherlands for provision of clearing services for its financial derivatives and commodities markets
* LCH SA is in discussions to establish a connection to turquoise, pan-european mtf venue with more than 10 pct market share
* In 2016 contribution from derivatives clearing was immaterial to LCH SA, at less than 8 percent of LCH SA's adjusted operating profit Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom: +91 80 6749 1136)
Sunset Avenue School hosted a Grandparent’s Day Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 for the fourth and fifth grade students. Grandparents were invited to come out and eat lunch with their grandchild.
Sunset Avenue School hosted a Grandparent’s Day Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 for the fourth and fifth grade students. Grandparents were invited to come out and eat lunch with their grandchild. http://www.clintonnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/web1_Grandparents-Day.jpg Sunset Avenue School hosted a Grandparent’s Day Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 for the fourth and fifth grade students. Grandparents were invited to come out and eat lunch with their grandchild.
BERLIN – Chancellor Angela Merkel on Monday wished President Vladimir Putin success in his new term in office and urged dialogue between Germany and Russia to find sustainable solutions to global challenges.
"It is more important than ever that we pursue dialogue and promote the relations between our countries and peoples," Merkel told Putin, according to a government statement. "On this basis, we should endeavor to address bilateral and international challenges constructively and find sustainable solutions."
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“American Ninja Warriors” co-hosts Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila join TODAY’s Megyn Kelly on the Fourth of July to talk about American values. Iseman talks about his respect for the U.S. military, while Gbajabiamila discusses the opportunities the country offers. Plus, Megyn talks about the importance of free speech as well as her family’s Fourth of July traditions.
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Amazon.com has announced it is adding Denver, San Diego and Sacramento, CA as markets where Prime members will be eligible to receive one- and two-hour delivery service from Whole Foods.
The City of Santa Barbara Public Works Department will close portions of the State Street and La Cumbre Road intersection beginning Thursday morning to repair a collapsed sewer main line.
The repair work is expected to continue through Friday and will be conducted from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
One lane of traffic will be open in each direction; however, traffic delays are be expected. Motorists are advised to use alternate routes.
The city appreciates your patience while we make repairs to the city’s sanitary sewer system that allows us to continue to provide reliable wastewater disposal service for our customers.
For questions about the project, please contact supervising civil engineer Amanda Flesse at 805.564.5424 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) .
— Amanda Flesse is a project engineer for the City of Santa Barbara.
North Korea says leader Kim Jong Un was briefed on his military's plans to launch missiles in waters near Guam days after the Korean People's Army announced its preparing to create "enveloping fire" near the U.S. military hub in the Pacific.
The Korean Central News Agency said Tuesday that Kim during an inspection of the KPA's Strategic Forces praised the military for drawing up a "close and careful" plan. Kim said he will give order for the missile test if the United States continues its "extremely dangerous actions" on the Korean Peninsula.
The KPA's Strategic Forces said last week it would finalize by mid-August a plan to fire four intermediate ballistic missiles near Guam and send it to Kim for his approval
The Gustavus Dray, a gas station and gift store, sits at the main intersection of town. Photographed May 2005.
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LEONARDTOWN, Md. (AP) — U.S. Army: Helicopter crash during training flight leaves 1 crew member dead, 2 injured in Maryland.
March 31 FMC Corp:
* FMC Corporation announces acquisition of significant portion of DuPont's crop protection business; simultaneous sale of health and nutrition to DuPont
* FMC will make a cash payment to DuPont of $1.2 billion
* Transactions will be immediately accretive to FMC'S adjusted earnings per share, upon closing
* FMC Corp - FMC health and nutrition will become part of DuPont's nutrition & health segment
* In 2017, FMC expects the acquired business will generate approximately $1.5 billion in revenue and $475 million of EBITDA
* FMC Corp - expects transaction to be immediately accretive to adjusted earnings per share
* Majority of DuPont's crop protection research workforce will transfer to FMC as part of this transaction Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Neelkanth Mishra: Vexing taxing problems
Centre-state data sharing is currently a distant dream but can be ground-breaking if implemented
Centre-state data sharing is currently a distant dream but can be ground-breaking if implemented
Recent developments have reopened some long-running debates about our country, like of “state capacity” (how closely does the execution of a policy mirror the government’s intent?), the depth and breadth of corruption (a surprisingly large number of people appear to have been complicit in the black money making its way into bank deposits in the last two months), and our abysmally low tax to gross domestic product (GDP) ratio. Of these, the last seems to hold the key to the first two, so let's drill down on it. Some have argued that in global comparisons our low ...
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SACRAMENTO (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the California Lottery's "Daily 4" game were:
0-3-6-7
(zero, three, six, seven)
¶ Ticket-holders with all four winning numbers in the order given win the top prize. Lesser amounts are also awarded to ticket-holders with other varying combinations of the winning numbers.
"In the first minutes of the first half, the balance was there, but our ideas died out when we continued to lose duels. The reaction we showed late on is important for the return leg. We must believe and have the attitude of the final.
"Another comeback? In football everything can happen, of course, it is not always easy. It will be a different game, but the desire to turn it around is there. The desire must be there, we must believe in it until the end. I totally believe in it.
"We weren't united, and we didn't do well. I hope to see a team with a different determination."
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Roma manager Eusebio Di Francesco spoke to PremiumSport after his side's 5-2 defeat away to Liverpool in the first leg of the CL semi-finals."It was a different game compared to the one with Barcelona, we started really well. However, if we lose so many defensive duels and continue to lose our marking, then we lose our minds, and the ability to stay in the game.
ANKARA, Turkey — Europe's top human rights institution is urging Turkey's leaders to "urgently change course" and reverse violations of media freedoms and the rule of law, voicing alarm over democracy in the country.
The call comes as Turkey is set to hold a referendum in April on switching to a presidential system — a move critics fear will concentrate too many powers in the hands of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
The Council of Europe's Commissioner for Human Rights, Nils Muiznieks, said in a report released Wednesday that Turkey's already worrisome state of media freedoms and freedom of expression had reached "seriously alarming" levels since a state of emergency was declared following a failed coup attempt.
× Johnston Homicide Suspect Makes First Court Appearance in Minnesota
JOHNSTON, Iowa — The suspect in a recent Johnston homicide has made his first court appearance in Minnesota.
The Johnston Police Department says Abraham Roberts, 38, is being held on material witness and fugitive from justice charges in the Koochiching County Jail on a $1 million bond.
On Sunday night, Roberts was detained at the U.S. border trying to cross into Canada. He was stopped by U.S. Customs, and an extradition hearing is now pending. Extradition may take place later this week.
Roberts is accused of killing his 34-year-old girlfriend Agnes Yarlee on Saturday in their Johnston apartment. The pair have children together.
Three soldiers were missing after an avalanche, triggered by fresh snowfall, struck a forward post in Gurez sector in Bandipora district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said on Tuesday.
The avalanche hit an Army post at Baktoor near the Line of Control in Gurez sector during the intervening night, a police official said.
He said at least three soldiers were reported missing after the avalanche. “Efforts are on to trace the missing soldiers but continuous snowfall was hampering the rescue and search efforts,” he added.
An Army porter is missing since yesterday after he came under an avalanche in Tulail in Gurez sector.
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MARSEILLE, France (Reuters) - Two French military helicopters belonging to an army flight training school crashed in the southeastern Var region on Friday, causing deaths, the local prefecture said.
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A security source and an official from the local authority said five people were killed in the accident.
There were no immediate details on what caused the crash.
TREE VIBEZ MUSIC has named LESLIE T. DIPIERO as GM for the artist development and music publishing company. DIPIERO will work with and nurture songwriters and artists while advancing the talent and resources of TREE VIBEZ MUSIC, which was founded in 2015 by BRIAN KELLEY and TYLER HUBBARD of FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE. Her previous experience includes time with TOM-LEIS MUSIC, BUDDY KILLEN MUSIC, and BECKETT MUSIC GROUP. Congratulate DIPIERO here.
“BRIAN and TYLER have changed the course of musical history as songwriters and artists,” said DIPIERO. “They are unstoppable trailblazers, visionaries, and dream-makers. I am beyond excited to work for them along with their business manager, LOU TAYLOR, and TRI STAR SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT GROUP.”
Annie installs a new artificial intelligence, but Max and Leroy run into problems when the new AI tries to destroy the Bureau Underground
Coroners are appealing for information to help trace the relatives of a Leeds man who has died.
Phillip Ledgard is thought to have lived in Leeds for around 20 years, most recently off Old Farm Parade in West Park.
Police said the 64-year-old, who is believed to have had a son, died yesterday.
His death is not being treated as suspicious.
Anyone with information on the relatives of Mr Ledgard is asked to contact Coroner’s Officer Marie Silvester on 01924 292301.
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The body of a Clarington man was recovered from Pigeon Lake on Tuesday evening.
Less than a week after reports first emerged that an unregulated chemical had been found in the Cape Fear River, state officials have launched a formal investigation into the matter, according to a N.C. Department of Environmental Quality release sent late Wednesday. While DEQ officials work with chemical giant Chemours to discover how the compound in question, GenX, is entering the river and how it could be stopped, the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is trying to grasp what effects it might have on humans, according to the release.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – Metro Animal Care and Control announced on Monday it’s at capacity and is offering $10 adoptions.
“Summer time is always a difficult time at the shelter with our highest intake levels happening during this peak time,” explained spokeswoman Rebecca Morris.
The shelter currently has more than 100 animals in need of forever homes.
“With pets of all ages and sizes, we just know the right fit is waiting for you,” Morris said.
Adoption fees are normally $90, but through Saturday, it’ll only cost $10. All pets adopted through Metro Animal Care and Control will be spay or neutered, microchipped and up-to-date on all vaccinations.
Metro Animal Care and Control is open seven days-a-week for adoptions.
The shelter is located at 5125 Harding Place.
Jerome started alongside Eric Reid in Friday's preseason win over the Chiefs and could do so again Saturday against the Broncos, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
The undrafted rookie rocketed up the depth chart after Jimmie Ward (hamstring) and Jaquiski Tartt (ribs) sustained injuries during training camp. Jerome tallied three tackles in Friday's preseason opener and followed that up by picking off a pass in Monday's practice. Both of the 49ers' injured safeties remain sidelined, opening the door for a possible competition at free safety between Jerome and Adrian Colbert.
The University of Alabama in Huntsville continues to experience record growth in enrollment. When prospective students and their families visit UAH, they begin at The Welcome Center located on the first floor of the new Student Services Building on Sparkman Drive.
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Seymour (foot) rejoined the Bills during practice Monday, Mike Rodak of ESPN.com reports.
If nothing else, Seymour will provide an extra body for a secondary that recently lost Ronald Darby via trade and that's missing Shareece Wright (hand) for Monday's session. Since the Bills were able to pick up E.J. Gaines from the Rams as part of their flurry of transactions Friday, it's not expected that Seymour's standing on the depth chart will dramatically change, even if Gaines isn't immediately deployed with the first team in practices. Seymour still looks set to serve as a nickel or dime back in his second NFL campaign.
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Jonathan Harris, considered a possible 2018 Democratic gubernatorial candidate, is stepping down from his job as Connecticut’s Department of Consumer Protection commissioner.
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy announced Monday that Harris will depart “to pursue other professional opportunities.”
Harris, a former mayor of West Hartford and a state senator, was appointed to Malloy to oversee the agency in December 2014. The agency’s deputy commissioner, Michelle H. Seagull, will serve as the acting commissioner until a permanent replacement is announced.
Harris’ departure comes days after Malloy said he will not seek a third term.
He told reporters after Malloy’s announcement last Thursday that he was “not declaring anything” and he had “not made any final decisions at this point” about running for governor.
Hamburg Town Board members will not buy the 17-acre Willow Bend Swim, Tennis and Social Club on Taylor Road.
The nonprofit club is dissolving and was looking for a buyer for $70,000. But the Town Board voted Monday, 4-1, to pass.
Town Supervisor James M. Shaw said he thinks the property will cost too much to repair and maintain, and be potential competition for the town's recreation sites and those of the Village of Hamburg.
"We're looking in 2019 to shave the budget as much as possible," he said.
"For us to lose 17 acres of green space and parkland for the price that's being offered to us, in my opinion, would be penny-wise and dollar foolish," said Town Councilman Michael Mosey, the lone vote in favor of buying the property.
NANAIMO, B.C. — RCMP says its investigating the death of a man in Nanaimo, B.C.
Police say a customer of a downtown business found the body of a man in the parking lot at about 8 a.m. Monday.
Police have not specified whether foul play is suspected, however the Serious Crime Unit is involved in the investigation.
PARIS, May 31 (Reuters) - U.S. tariffs on European metals would be unjustified and dangerous for growth and free trade, French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire told U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross on Thursday, hours ahead of Washington's decision on the matter.
"It's entirely up to U.S authorities whether they want to enter into a trade conflict with their biggest partner, Europe," Le Maire told reporters after meeting Ross in Paris.
Le Maire repeated that the EU would take "all necessary measures" to respond if the United States decided to impose tariffs. (Reporting by Myriam Rivet and Ingrid Melander; Editing by Sudip Kar-Gupta)
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UBC wins first U Sports men’s volleyball title since 1983
The Canadian Press reported on the UBC Thunderbirds men’s volleyball team, which won the first U Sports men’s title since 1983.
Stories appeared on Sportsnet and in the National Post.
Tifton leaders said they have seen flooding off of Highway 41 south in the past. With many people expected to be on the roads this weekend, the EMA Director said monitoring these streets is a priority.
PARIS — The French soccer federation has banned referee Tony Chapron for three months after he kicked a player during a league match.
The federation announced the decision Thursday night, giving him a six-month ban with three months suspended.
Chapron was summoned by French league officials to a disciplinary hearing following the incident, when he kicked Nantes defender Diego Carlos before sending him off.
The bizarre incident happened near the end of Paris Saint-Germain's 1-0 win at Nantes. Carlos was running behind Chapron near the halfway line, and trying to catch up with play, when he inadvertently clipped the referee's heels.
Thomas caught four of six targets for 47 yards in Sunday's win over the Raiders.
Thomas briefly left Sunday's game with an injury, but soon returned. During a rough 2016 season for Denver's offense, Thomas still managed to top 90 catches and 1,000 yards for the fifth straight year. Plenty of questions will need to be answered before he shoots for number six. Head coach Gary Kubiak is set to retire and Thomas is likely to be playing in a new offense next season. He might also be catching passes from a new quarterback, depending on whether the new staff decides to stick with Trevor Siemian, move on with 2016 first-rounder Paxton Lynch or look elsewhere for solutions.
Man United the fixture list winners; Arsenal fans beware at Christmas
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Journalists told MPs that payment arrangements had been driving them to suicide
They also say they lost thousands because the BBC made them set up Personal Service Companies to receive their earnings as if they were contractors rather than employees.
HM Revenue and Customs is now pursuing many for unpaid back taxes.
The BBC has said it did not "force" anyone to use PSCs, which let it avoid employer's National Insurance and benefits like holiday and sickness pay.
But a string of damning witness statements published last night by the House of Commons’ Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee tells of people being compelled to set up PSCs on pain of losing pay and work.
Senior MP Damian Collins, the chair of the House of Commons Culture Committee, said the BBC had fallen "well below" the standards expected in its treatment of staff and said he would be demanding answers from director general Lord Hall.
Jack Wilshere is reportedly wanted by Liverpool.
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Arsenal join Mahrez hunt
07.20: Arsenal are ready to battle Manchester City for Leicester star Riyad Mahrez, it is being reported.
The Daily Star say that Arsenal are hoping to tempt the Algerian to the Emirates Stadium.
But they will face competition from City who had a £60million bid knocked back in January.
Manchester United and Chelsea are also said to be closely monitoring the 26-year-old’s situation.
VANCOUVER—The North Shore RCMP began the process of removing seven anti-oil tanker protesters who suspended themselves for 30 hours from the Ironworkers Memorial Bridge across the Burrard Inlet, according to organizers with Greenpeace and livestreamed video from the scene.
The Vancouver Police Department, which was initially monitoring the direct action that blocked shipping traffic on the busy route under the bridge — including a loaded oil tanker attempting to leave the Trans Mountain terminal in Burnaby — handed off control of the operation to the RCMP, Vancouver police confirmed in an email.
The former Clendenin High School closed it's doors more than 50 years ago, but that doesn't stop a close-knit group of alumni from getting together. Saturday was the last all-alumni celebration where everyone can come back and reminisce. You can't help but feel nostalgic while walking through the doors of the old Clendenin High School. Saturday the gym was filled with the same people that sat in the bleachers more than 50 years ago.
BEIJING (AP) - China's Xi Jinping strikes nationalistic tone in closing address to parliament session that lifted term limits on rule.
Shares of Pricol slipped 4.6 percent intraday Thursday as company's joint venture between the company and Zorg Industries, Hong Kong had been called off due to project non viability.
The company's profit after tax (PAT) in Q4FY18 was up at Rs 32.65 crore against Rs 0.93 crore for the same quarter last year.
The board recommended a dividend of Re 1 per share (100%) to the shareholders of the company for the year March 31, 2018.
The share touched its 52-week high Rs 137.65 and 52-week low Rs 76.20 on 03 January, 2018 and 05 June, 2017, respectively.
Currently, it is trading 42.06 percent below its 52-week high and 4.66 percent above its 52-week low.
At 13:24 hrs Pricol was quoting at Rs 78.70, down Rs 3.35, or 4.08 percent on the BSE.
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Vasyl Lomachenko has shoulder surgery, wants fight this year
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Three-division world champion Vasyl Lomachenko has undergone surgery to fix a torn labrum in his right shoulder.
The two-time Olympic gold medalist from Ukraine hopes to return to the ring later this year, according to a statement Wednesday from his promoter.
Lomachenko (11-1, 9 KOs) had arthroscopic surgery at the Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute in Los Angeles by orthopedic surgeon Neal ElAttrache.
Lomachenko says he hurt his shoulder during the second round of his 10th-round stoppage victory over Jorge Linares in New York on May 12 to defend his WBA lightweight title.
ElAttrache says Lomachenko had an "extensive" tear in his labrum along with cartilage damage, but the surgeon believes Lomachenko will make a full recovery.
Lomachenko initially planned to fight again Aug. 25, but won't make that date while recovering.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Globe Telecom Inc:
* Refers to news article entitled “Globe Telecom mulls raising capex up to $800 m this year” posted in Manila Bulletin on Aug 13, 2017
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PITTSBURGH -- The start of the Detroit Tigers' game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday is being delayed by rain.
The game at PNC Park was scheduled to begin at 7:05 p.m.
A tarp has covered the field all day, as drizzly rain settled over the area.
Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire said he was prepared for the possibility of a long delay. Some projections suggest that the rain could clear after 9 p.m.
If the game is played, right-hander Chad Kuhl (2-1, 4.57 ERA) will start for the Pirates against the Tigers' Jordan Zimmermann (1-0, 7.71).
The Tigers and Pirates were rained out twice during their season-opening series at Comerica Park earlier this year.
You've heard my speech from the soapbox: Backup your iPhone photos. A little device called Fotofami couldn't make it easier. In fact, it's shaped like a little thin box that will travel well in a pocket. It works by getting to know the faces of family and friends in those pictures while fiercely defending them []
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ESPN analyst and longtime NHL player and coach Barry Melrose talks Predators, Garth Brooks and ESPN’s hockey coverage with The Post’s Justin Terranova. Q: What is the biggest reason the...
Alexis Sanchez was one of the biggest names to complete a move during the January transfer window as he called time on his Arsenal career to seek a fresh challenge under Jose Mourinho.
Henrikh Mkhitaryan moved in the opposite direction but many feel United have got the better deal by signing a player of Sanchez’s calibre.
And his new team-mate Lukaku certainly thinks the Chilean deserves the chance to make a name for himself at Old Trafford and is relishing the healthy competition.
"I work hard and do everything to make sure I am in the starting line-up,” Lukaku told Sky Sports.
“It is the manager's choice [if I am picked], but he knows what I can do for the team - I score goals and give assists and I think in my short time here I have been important for the team.
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- House Speaker Paul Ryan has highlighted on Twitter a school secretary benefiting from the Republican tax overhaul, then deleted the tweet after online criticism that he is cheering an increase of $1.50 a week.
The Associated Press reported on Thursday that changes in tax withholding were sparking bigger paychecks, citing as one example Julia Ketchum of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, whose check went up $1.50 a week.
Ryan on Saturday posted a Tweet noting the secretary's increase and linking to the AP story. He has posted several other examples of worker pay increases and bonuses since the overhaul, some as much as $1,000.
Ryan's spokeswoman didn't immediately respond to a request for comment.
Kelly Osbourne has thanked parents Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne for “showing me what true love is”, as the couple celebrate their 36th wedding anniversary.
Singer and presenter Kelly, 33, posted a throwback picture on Instagram of her mum and dad on their big day in 1982.
The sweet snap shows the pair both dressed in white, with Sharon wearing a lacy veil and clutching a bouquet.
Black Sabbath rocker Ozzy has a garland of flowers and leaves around his neck.
Happy Anniversary Mum and Dad 36 years and still going strong. Thank you for showing me what true love is 💜 A post shared by Kelly Osbourne (@kellyosbourne) on Jul 4, 2018 at 3:22am PDT
Kelly wrote: “Happy Anniversary Mum and Dad 36 years and still going strong.
“Thank you for showing me what true love is.”
Sharon, 65, and Ozzy, 69, tied the knot in Maui, Hawaii, on July 4 1982.
The couple have three children together – Kelly, son Jack and daughter Aimee.
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It was easy to relate to Raven Baxter on Disney Channel's That's So Raven. Her bubbly personality and enviable fashion sense made her the girl next door you wished you were BFFs with in real life. Although the show revolved around an unrealistic premise of a high school teen who had psychic visions, the valuable nuggets of wisdom the show gave us were, and still are, vital to the real world. Who could forget that time Raven had to stand up for herself when she confronted a racist job recruiter? Or the time she made no apologies for her curvy figure? Those classic moments make the announcement of the upcoming reboot that much more exciting. Keep reading to relive 16 life lessons you learned from That's So Raven that will probably definitely make you say, "Oh, snap!"
April 10 Shenzhen Tatfook Technology Co Ltd :
* Sees net loss for Q1 2017 to be 21 million yuan to 28 million yuan, compared to net profit of the same period in 2016 (23.9 million yuan)
* Comments that decreased demand in communication market and intelligent terminal business is the main reason for the forecast
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/aoCCWL
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× Blackhawk military helicopter crashes in Maryland
A UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter with three crew members on board experienced a hard landing Monday, crashing in Leonardtown, Maryland.
One of the crew members was medevaced from the scene, Ft. Belvoir spokesperson Jimmie Cummings told CNN.
No additional details were provided about the other crewmembers or why the helicopter, which came from Ft. Belvoir, crashed at approximately 1:50 p.m.
One witness, Garrett Bowles, told CNN he thinks the helicopter hit some trees as it went down. One other helicopter was at the scene when it crashed, Bowles told CNN.
Another witness, Bianca Melton, told CNN the helicopter looked like it stalled out before crashing.
The UH-60 Blackhawk is an Army utility helicopter used in air assault, air cavalry and aero-medical evacuation units.
More to come details to come.
The Delhi High Court in its interim order on Wednesday banned felling of trees in the city till further orders.
The Court has not granted permission for the future also.
The Court said, "East Kidwai Nagar will be demolished if need be, as it seems to be haphazard and doesn't consider density and impact on neighbouring hospitals too."
Last week, the Court had put on hold the housing project for government employees and a commercial hub.
The project requires cutting of around 17,000 trees to create space for building constructions.
Earlier the National Green Tribunal (NGT) had said that no trees to be cut till July 19. The NGT had directed the National Buildings Construction Corporation (NBCC) and Central Public Works Department (CPWD) to maintain status quo. The two agencies were told not to cut trees for the redevelopment work of seven south Delhi colonies until further orders. (ANI)
By Republic-Times on February 2, 2018 at 12:02 pm
The Republic-Times Athlete of the Week is Valmeyer High School girls basketball player Tinleigh Jakimauskas.
The 5-foot-10 freshman forward leads the Pirates in scoring at 10.7 points per game and in rebounding at 5.5 rebounds per game this season.
Earlier this month, Jakimauskas was named to the 2018 Chester Lady Jacket Mid-Winter Classic All-Tournament Team for her efforts. (submitted photo)
CHESHIRE – Arthur L. Trickey, 65, passed away Friday, Aug. 11, 2017, at his home. Funeral services and burial will be at the convenience of the family. There are no calling hours. The Alderson-Ford Funeral Home of Cheshire is assisting…
Monsignor Hilarion Capucci, who was an archbishop in Jerusalem when Israel convicted him in 1976 of using his diplomatic status to smuggle arms to Palestinian militants in the occupied West Bank, has died. He was 94.
The Vatican on Monday confirmed reports the Capucci had died in Rome, but provided no details, including when.
A native of Aleppo, Syria, the Greek-Melkite priest had a history of activism linked to the Palestinian and other Middle East conflicts.
After he served two years in an Israeli prison for the conviction, he was released due to Vatican intervention and deported.
He was 86 in 2009 when he was aboard an aid ship bound for the Gaza Strip that Israel intercepted.
In 2000, Capucci led an anti-sanctions delegation to Iraq.
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Yahoo! CEO Marissa Mayer eased some M&A concerns on the street last week by executing an additional $2 billion stock buyback. Earlier in the week, we heard Mayer was concerned...
NEW YORK (AP) — Baltimore linebacker Za'Darius Smith and Washington cornerback Bashaud Breeland have been fined $18,231 by the NFL for hits last weekend.
Smith was called for roughing the passer after hitting Pittsburgh's Ben Roethlisberger in the Ravens' loss to the Steelers.
Breeland made a horsecollar tackle of Kansas City running back Kareem Hunt in the third quarter of the Redskins' loss to the Chiefs last Monday night.
Oakland punter Marquette King was docked $9,115 by the league after he threw a football at a Denver Broncos player following a failed fake punt. He was penalized 15 yards for unsportsmanlike conduct.
Jacksonville linebacker Paul Posluszny was fined $9,115 for taunting Jets linebacker Dylan Donahue after Donahue got hurt during a punt when he hit the Jaguars veteran.
Philadelphia's Vinny Curry and Indianapolis' Jonathan Hankins were also fined $9,115 — both for unnecessary roughness.
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Syracuse, N.Y. -- The Syracuse Crunch is hosting its annual Pink in the Rink game presented by Upstate Cancer Center tonight when the team hosts Utica at 7 p.m.
The event raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research. The Crunch will support the night by using pink tape during warmups. Fans are encouraged to wear pink to the game.
Pink mystery pucks will be on sale at a table on the concourse for $10 with all proceeds benefitting She Matters, initiative of the Upstate Cancer Center that aims to increase mammography screening underserved women.
The pink mystery pucks will feature the Crunch logo, Upstate Cancer Center logo and a player signature.
Following the game, the Crunch will hold a live auction on the ice for three game-worn jerseys. All proceeds from the auction will also benefit She Matters.
Liberals’ Senate representative tries to keep infrastructure bank in budget bill
The Trudeau government’s representative in the Senate is attempting to derail a motion aimed at carving the Liberals’ proposed infrastructure bank from its broader budget bill, thus delaying its creation.
Peter Harder is calling on the Speaker of the Senate to disallow an independent senator’s motion to split the infrastructure financing agency from the Liberals’ 300-page budget implementation act.
Harder says the motion is out of order because it would create two financial bills — and he argues that the Senate is constitutionally prohibited from initiating a money bill.
Senate Speaker George Furey will have to rule on Harder’s point of order.
Independent Sen. Andre Pratte introduced the motion Wednesday in a bid to allow the upper chamber more time to debate the contentious infrastructure bank proposal.
The government’s proposed, $35-billion infrastructure bank
By JULIE CARR SMYTH, AP Statehouse Correspondent COLUMBUS, Ohio - Ohio Gov. John Kasich will deliver his annual State of the State speech in the lakeshore city of Sandusky. Kasich announced plans Monday to give the address on April 4 at the Sandusky State Theatre, about 120 miles north of Columbus.
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There will be plenty to talk about when Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson faces the media this afternoon (Friday) ahead of the Eagles' clash with Newcastle United.
The Eagles host the Magpies at Selhurst Park on Sunday, with the game kicking off at 2.15pm.
And Hodgson is likely to provide injury updates on several Palace players ahead of the game, including Bakary Sako, who went off injured in the 1-1 draw with West Ham United on Tuesday.
Hodgson is also likely to face questions on Palace's January transfer window business, and whether deadline day signing Alexander Sorloth could feature in the squad for the game on Sunday.
In addition, Hodgson should also face questions about Newcastle and his opposite number Rafa Benitez, as Palace look to continue their impressive recent home form.
To find out what the Eagles boss has to say, follow our live blog below.
BRIEF-Efore receives waiver on breach of covenants of loans
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Stan Chiasson, pictured in 2009, was the first Maritimer to cross the finish line at this year's Boston Marathon. ) A P.E.I. runner was the first Maritimer to cross the finish line at this year's Boston Marathon.
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MANHEIM, Pa. (AP) -- Pennsylvania Lottery officials say the winning Powerball ticket worth almost $457 million was sold at a convenience store in Lancaster County.
Officials said the ticket was sold at Speedway in Manheim. The store earns a $100,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket. It was the only winner of the huge March 17 jackpot, the eighth largest ever.
The ticket matched all of the winning numbers: 22-57-59-60-66 and Powerball 7. The winner has not been identified.
BREAKING: @PALottery announces winning $456.7 million Powerball ticket sold at Speedway on Lancaster Rd in Manheim! Cannot confirm identify of winner until the prize is claimed and the ticket is validated. Check those tickets folks!! @CBS21NEWS pic.twitter.com/1kmRxQG6zX -- Sara Small (@SaraSmallTV) March 19, 2018
Powerball is played in 44 states plus Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
The largest jackpot in Powerball history was $1.6 billion. Three winning tickets were sold in that Jan. 13, 2016, drawing.
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A different take on the coming trade war: China’s trade surplus with the United States is a problem for it, not for the US. Meanwhile China’s vast economic expansion in Malaysia is likely to face a more difficult future under the country’s new government.
Poor wage growth isn’t just a problem here; The Economist explains why we need high wage growth across the developed world, but is a job guarantee the answer? Lawrence Summers says not (and shows how poorly performing the apparently barnstorming US employment market really is). Plus, how did Gross Domestic Product become a meaningful measure of human achievement?
NEW YORK — Serena Williams has launched a fashion collection soon after participating in her first major tennis tournament in 16 months, dressed in a black “warrior princess” catsuit, no less.
But don’t look for her French Open outfit among the athleisure, office and evening clothes on her new namesake website , the only place her duds are available.
Following collaborations with HSN and Nike, Williams’ “Serena” line includes an “S” motif and comfortable price points.
The letter adorns bralettes and high briefs, along with a T-shirt with the name of her childhood home, Compton.
She says she hopes to inspire women to own their own “s” words, like strong, sexy, sophisticated, sassy, smart, silly and spontaneous.
Prices range from $40 for the logo T-shirt to $215 for a gold and black anorak jacket.
Marshall team involved in eclipse balloon project
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HUNTINGTON, W.Va. -- Some Marshall University students and faculty will participate in a project to launch high-altitude balloons during next week's solar eclipse.
Marshall says the West Virginia Space Grant Consortium chose the team to launch a helium-filled balloon next Monday in southern Illinois. The balloon will carry a video camera and other equipment to an altitude of up to 100,000 feet. The live video feed will be available on NASA's website.
The statement says 55 teams are participating across the United States. The Marshall team chose the remote site near Cobden, Illinois, in part because it's in the area of the total eclipse.
Marshall associate physics professor Jon Saken also says he grew up in Cobden and his parents still live in the same house, so his team will have a free place to stay.
Ghostface Killah has launched his latest financial endeavor: his own cryptocurrency. Cream Capital is a new cryptocurrency firm co-founded by the Wu-Tang Clan member that is looking to raise $30 million in funding through an initial coin offering (ICO), as CNBC reports. While Ghost isn’t the first artist to promote an ICO—Jamie Foxx and the Game have both put their name behind similar ventures in the past few months—the rapper’s new company is setting lofty goals, with an intent to take over “more than half of the global cryptocurrency ATM market” by 2020. They intend to (fittingly) call their coin CREAM. Read a white paper on the new cryptocurrency here.
The Book of Life
Starring Diego Luna Zoe Saldana Channing Tatum Ron Perlman Christina Applegate Ice Cube
A young man torn between the expectations of his family and following his heart sets off on a journey through three fantastical realms
2014 • TV-PG V • 1h 30m
CLEVELAND (AP) - A Muslim-American radio host has received a court judgment in his favor in his federal lawsuit against a neo-Nazi website publisher because the defendant never responded to the Ohio case in court.
Dean Obeidallah accused The Daily Stormer's publisher, Andrew Anglin, of falsely labeling him as the "mastermind" behind a deadly bombing at concert in England last year.
Cleveland.com reports neither Anglin nor any attorney for him responded, so the court entered a finding of default Tuesday. Obeidallah's attorneys said they had tried unsuccessfully to reach or locate Anglin or his legal representative through emails, private investigators and notices in a Columbus-area legal publication.
Obeidallah didn't request a specific amount of damages. In that situation, judges typically have a hearing to determine the amount.
No such hearing has been scheduled.
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Information from: cleveland.com, http://www.cleveland.com
Thursday, May 24, 2018
Join the curators of the exhibition, Matt Arient and Tim Bruce, for a discussion about the themes and messages that bring this diverse set of artists together.
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The Village of Galena celebrated its annual tree lighting ceremony on the square Dec. 3. A couple hundred people came out on a chilly night to hear carols, light candles, and see the lights come on.
The Village of Galena celebrated its annual tree lighting ceremony on the square Dec. 3. A couple hundred people came out on a chilly night to hear carols, light candles, and see the lights come on. The Village of Galena celebrated its annual tree lighting ceremony on the square Dec. 3. A couple hundred people came out on a chilly night to hear carols, light candles, and see the lights come on.
BAYONNE, N.J. >> Police in New Jersey say a restaurant employee holding a butcher’s knife chased down and assaulted a man who looked inside the restaurant.
The 21-year-old Bayonne man is charged with aggravated assault and unlawful possession of a weapon. The Jersey Journal reports the 32-year-old victim was walking by the restaurant Planet Wings Tuesday when he peered into the restaurant window to look for a friend.
The restaurant worker ran outside, chased down the victim and punched him. Police say the man did not use the knife, and it’s unclear if the men knew each other.
Police say the victim suffered minor injuries and refused medical attention.
It's Maggie Hassan's last day as governor of New Hampshire.
The Democrat will resign at midnight so she can be sworn in as a U.S. Senator on Tuesday. Republican Senate President Chuck Morse will serve as governor until Gov.-elect Chris Sununu, also a Republican, is inaugurated Thursday.
Hassan on Tuesday will become only the second woman to serve as a state's governor and U.S. senator in the country's history. The other is a fellow Granite State, Democratic U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen.
Hassan served two, two-year terms as New Hampshire's governor.
EGF Forward Mack Earns High School Play of the Week
Mack wins the DJ Colter-Ken Kraft High School Play of the Week
FARGO, N.D. — The winner of the DJ Colter – Ken Kraft High School Play of the Week comes from East Grand Forks boys hockey.
Tanner Mack used his quick reflexes to bat the puck out of the air off a rebound and into the net.
NEW DELHI, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ambitious plan to provide health insurance to 100 million poor families would require a funding of 110 billion rupees ($1.71 billion) in federal and state funding each year, a government official told Reuters.
The new health scheme, dubbed “Modicare” and announced in Thursday’s federal budget, would provide 100 million families, or about 500 million poor people, with a health cover of 500,000 rupees ($7,850) for free treatment of serious ailments.
The government has estimated the premium for insuring each family would be about 1,100 rupees ($17.15), said the government official with direct knowledge of the matter. ($1 = 64.1575 Indian rupees) (Reporting by Aditya Kalra; Editing by Malini Menon)
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A federal judge is denying a death-row challenge from a Utah prison inmate whose double-murder case was chronicled in the book "Under the Banner of Heaven."
U.S. District Judge Dee Benson entered the judgment Thursday in the case of Ron Lafferty. The ruling brings the 76-year-old Lafferty a step closer to execution by firing squad, though his lawyer, Dale Baich, said he plans to appeal.
Lafferty was convicted and sentenced in the 1984 deaths of his sister-in-law and her baby daughter. He had claimed the killings carried out with his brother were directed by God because of the victim's resistance to his beliefs in polygamy.
His lawyers had argued he was mentally ill, among other objections. But Benson sided with state experts who found he was fit for trial.
PARAMOUNT, Calif. (AP)  Four teenagers were injured when a speeding, out-of-control truck hit them on a sidewalk south of Los Angeles.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department says three girls and a boy were on the sidewalk in Paramount when a speeding truck hit another vehicle, lost control and then crashed into them on Monday.
The four students were taken to a hospital.
KNBC-TV says officials at Paramount High School reported that one student was in serious condition. The condition of the other students wasn't immediately available.
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Deputies arrested the driver of the truck, 19-year-old Saul Martinez, and booked him on charges of felony reckless driving. They say he stayed at the scene and didn't show signs of impairment.
It's unclear whether Martinez has an attorney.
The UFC has released previously-suspended fighter Michael Graves.
Graves, who was scheduled to meet Sergio Moraes back at UFC Fight Night 100, was arrested on charges of domestic violence. He is 6-0-1 in his career and turned 26 years old this past January.
According to an October statement by the Atlantic police, Graves was charged on misdemeanor battery.
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A Beatnuts classic, featuring the late Big Pun and fellow Bronx rapper Cuban Link, is getting a vintage treatment. As the underground beatmaking pioneers get ready to bring their brand of braggadocio to a venue near you, Boston-based record label Get On Down is releasing the 1997 hip-hop favorite, “Off the Books”, on 7″ vinyl. And according to Okay Player, the label is simultaneously releasing Bay Area rapper Too Short‘s club hit “Blow The Whistle”. Both records will officially drop this coming Jan. 6. Head to Get On Down‘s website to cop ‘em both.
READ: Latinos In Hip-Hop: Tracing The Link With ‘Latino USA’ Producer Daisy Rosario
On this weeks Terrace Talk:
Aidan O’Mahony – Interview topics include: Transition from inter-county career to club, how he got in shape for inter-county football, and how he maintains it now outside of county action, importance of mental health & impact of mental health issues on physical preparation
The unsung heroes of GAA teams across the country – 1-year anniversary of Kerry GAA’s Vince Linnane
Cathal Sheridan – Mental Skills Coach at Munster Rugby. Former professional rugby player, played 35 times with Munster
Can Camogie progress any further in the county with only two senior clubs? What needs to be done
GAA Club app – is it the next step for club administrators? Lispole’s Cathal O’Sullivan created an app for his club, which has fixtures, results, lotto and news.
Car overturns, killing woman and injuring teen
NEW YORK (AP) — Authorities say a woman driving on a highway lost control of her vehicle and overturned after another driver suddenly cut into the lane directly in front of her. Her teen daughter was hospitalized in stable condition.
The woman was identified as Michelle Muccio, 44, of the Bronx.
The police say she was driving southbound on the New England Thruway late Saturday when the other motorist came into her lane. Muccio lost control of her vehicle, which hit the curb line and overturned, coming to rest on its side.
She was partially ejected with severe body trauma and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the other car did not stay at the scene.
SASKATOON — Saskatchewan Roughriders' wide receiver Duron Carter has been charged with marijuana possession.
Court records and a release from the team indicate Carter was arrested and charged Thursday night at the Saskatoon airport.
Carter has been released from custody and is to make his first appearance in provincial court on March 27.
The Canadian Football League has declined comment.
On Nov. 25, Carter was arrested in Winnipeg and charged with possession of a controlled substance.
The 26-year-old athlete was named the Roughriders' most outstanding player for the 2016-17 CFL season and he signed a one-year extension with the team on Jan. 22.
"We can confirm there was an incident last night where Duron Carter was charged with marijuana possession,” the team said Friday in a statement.
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Pushing the boundaries on Indian music's stereotype, Rafiq Bhatia puts an electronic, and almost mechanical twist to this music. This interactive musical performance works to embody and magnify even the smallest traces of human action. What this means? You'll have to go to the show and see. Music starts at 8 p.m.
Man found near Surrey SkyTrain taken to hospital after stabbing or ‘slashing’
Surrey RCMP say a man was taken to hospital Saturday suffering from what appeared to be a stab wound.
Police were called to the Surrey Central SkyTrain Station around 2:30 p.m. and Sergeant Dale Carr said when police arrived they found a man with injuries that appeared to be related to a “stabbing or slashing, however they appeared to be older.”
Carr said when police tried to speak to the man, he refused to provide details.
SEE ALSO: Bystanders help stabbing victim outside Surrey’s Central City Shopping Centre
Federal Education Minister Simon Birmingham wants smartphones banned from classrooms, saying they are a distraction and "a platform for bullying".
The recent death of 14-year-old Amy "Dolly" Everett, a victim of cyber-bullying, has put the spotlight on the issue of access to social media and the harm it causes.
"There's almost no reason students shouldn't have their phones switched off and in their lockers while they're at school," Senator Birmingham told News Corp.
"Although learning to work with technology is essential, phones can be a distraction from lessons and a platform for bullying unless schools have the right policies in place."
Wynn Resorts has hired a law firm to help investigate sexual misconduct allegations against casino mogul Steve Wynn, the company's chairman and CEO.
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A statement by Los Angeles-based law firm O'Melveny & Myers LLP says it will assist the Wynn board's special committee of independent directors with the inquiry.
The statement released Friday says investigators will set up a phone and web-based reporting line for current and former Wynn employees to provide information.
The Wall Street Journal reported Jan. 26 that a number of women said Wynn harassed or assaulted them and that one case led to a $7.5 million settlement.
The Las Vegas billionaire has vehemently denied the allegations, which he attributed to a campaign led by his ex-wife.
He also faces investigations by gambling regulators in two states.
The Fallon County 4-H Fall Livestock Judging contest was held Sept. 24, 2017 in the Fallon County indoor livestock arena. Twenty-one youth judged seven different animal classes and gave three sets of reasons. Participants included: Novice – Hayden Lane, Jaxyn Lyson, Kennedy Lyson, and Jordan Paul; Junior – Kalob Bollinger, Chance Follmer, Chase Follmer, Austin Gaub, Kaytlynn Gaub, Jaeda Paul, Anthony Rios, Augustine Rios, Clay Rost, Cole Rost, Kinch Rost, Zoie Rost, and Jessica Stark; Senior – Taylor Bertsch, Jenna Paul, Bo Rost, and Jolyn Rost.
The high score judgers from each group included: Kennedy Lyson (Novice), Zoie Rost (Junior), and Jenna Paul (Senior).
The official judge was Beth Enos. This Fall Livestock Judging was hosted by the Country Cousins 4-H Club.
Brightly painted walls with powerful messages are popping up around Phoenix, Mesa and Glendale.
But it's not graffiti; it's art.
Local artists are working to beautify the Valley through murals.
It's all a part of SRP's "Power is All Yours" community beautification and empowerment project.
"To know that art can be empowering to others and to have some kind of influence? That's empowerment me. And hopefully, it will empower others to become artists," said mural artist Ignacio Garcia.
Each mural takes more than a week to make. They should all be finished by the end of the month.
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Birmingham residence featuring 3,000+ Sq. Ft. situated on almost one acre; one of Birmingham's most sought after locations. Circular drive and custom entryway leads to formal foyer with marble flooring that captures the magnificent views of the park like setting. Dining room with wainscoting surround and custom lighted built-ins. Great room with fireplace, abundance of natural light and access to brick paver patio enjoying garden views. Granite kitchen with paneled refrigerator and dry good storage. Oversized mudroom with additional refrigerator and designated laundry space. Master suite with private bathroom. Additional bedrooms follow. Lower level offers rec room, wet bar and additional storage. 4 car garage includes separate detached garage with finished loft space and storage, ideal for seasonal décor, art studio or workshop. This picturesque property is a lovely home with the opportunity to expand. An easy walk to downtown Birmingham, Quarton Lake and parks.
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Monday, December 4th 6pm – 9pm
Warm, fuzzy and made up-cycled sweaters. Keep your hands cozy the rest of the winter in this workshop with Betsy. Using a pattern made from tracing your hand (or pre-traced from someone special) and new fleece for a lining you will leave with a one of a kind re-purposed accessory. Class: 3 hours. Basic sewing skills are a must. Please bring fabric shears if you have them.
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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Huntsville Police have arrested a man they say is connected to a Christmas Eve death. Larry Petty, 61, is charged with murder.
Huntsville Police responded to Creek Bend Terrace Apartments on Christmas eve for a call that someone had fallen from a second floor balcony. Investigators say it appears as Winslow Brandon, the victim, and Petty were in an altercation when Petty threw the victim over the railing.
Court documents show Petty pleaded guilty to an assault charge back in 2012.
Huntsville Police say no other information is available on the case today.
In this Dec. 19, 2016, photo, Linda Nguyen, center, and her fiancA©, Sonny Mouy, right, get hugs from friends and hospital staff as the CuddleCot is seen nearby at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center in Vancouver, Wash. Linda Nguyen raised more than $2,000 to purchase a medical device that will allow parents to keep stillborn babies by their side in their hospital room for longer, giving them more time to mourn and say goodbye.
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MURRAY — Investigators late Monday were trying to find out what sparked a fire at a series of storage units in Murray. The blaze sent one person to a hospital.
Flames and smoke damaged roughly half of the 24 units at AAA Murray Storage, said Mike Dykman, assistant Murray fire chief. A fire inspector spotted smoke as he was leaving the area about 4 p.m. and called police, Dykman said.
The injured person was taken to Intermountain Medical Center. The victim's name, connection to the units and extent of injuries wasn't immediately released.
Locks on the units slowed several teams of firefighters from Murray, Unified Fire Authority and South Salt Lake, Dykman said. Still, he estimated about half of the units were saved.
"These are stubborn. We've got to take them one unit at a time — a lot of work and a lot of manpower," Dykman said.
The compartments share an attic, allowing the fire to spread quickly, but they don't have any electricity or gas, he added.
A damage wasn't immediately available.
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) -- TCU backup quarterback Foster Sawyer says he is transferring, although he doesn't say to which school.
He posted a tweet Monday that read ''Thank You TCU!'' and included a note that said he would be leaving.
Sawyer played in 12 games the past two seasons. He completed 37 of 82 passes (45 percent) for 433 yards with three touchdowns and four interceptions.
After redshirting in 2014, Sawyer played behind Trevone Boykin in 2015 and Kenny Hill this season. Hill still has another season to play for the Horned Frogs, who finished 6-7 after their loss in the Liberty Bowl.
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Following a meeting with senior HSE officials a Donegal Senator says the situation with Buncrana Nursing Unit and Carndonagh Community Hospital remains frustrating.
Senator Padraig MacLochlainn was seeking answers in relation to the delay in works at the two facilities following a funding announcement over two years ago.
The HSE say works will proceed as planned but there will be no provision made for extra beds or staff.
Senator MacLochlainn has now called for a review into the situation:
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The Security Council is condemning ongoing violence and instability in Central African Republic in a resolution extending an arms embargo on the country and sanctions on individuals and entities for a year.
The resolution adopted unanimously Tuesday by the council also condemns acts of incitement to violence that undermine peace, especially "on an ethnic or religious basis," and says for the first time that those responsible could face sanctions.
It says the council can also impose sanctions for undermining peace or security in CAR, for violating international human rights and humanitarian law, for directing or committing acts involving sexual or gender based violence, and for supporting criminal networks.
The CAR sanctions blacklist currently includes 11 individuals and two entities — a diamond-purchasing organization and the Lord's Resistance Army.
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COLOMBO, Aug 15 (Reuters) - Sri Lanka's central bank suspended on Tuesday the primary dealer activities of Pan Asia Banking Corporation (PABC) for six months, with immediate effect, after an investigation into alleged irregularities in government bond sales.
The central bank said in a statement that the regulatory action was based on the findings of an investigation carried out by the monetary authority related to PABC's transactions with Perpetual Treasuries Ltd in the government securities market.
Last month, the central bank also suspended the business operations of Perpetual Treasuries, which is at the centre of an investigation into possible irregularities at a 30-year government bond sale in 2015. (Reporting by Shihar Aneez and Ranga Sirilal; Editing by Jacqueline Wong)
MUNISING, MI - Authorities continue to search for a missing person in Lake Superior, a day after a large wave hit a pontoon boat near Autrain Island, sending all seven of the boat's occupants overboard.
Michigan State Police say the boat was near the south side of the island when it was hit by a large wave about 6 p.m. All its occupants were swept into the lake.
Six of the occupants were rescued and treated for hypothermia, state police said.
The missing person was last seen swimming toward the boat.
The boat has since been recovered.
The Alger County dive team has been searching the lake. This afternoon, the state police dive team will be taking over the effort.
Agencies assisting in the effort include the Alger County Sheriff's Department, Pictured Rocks National Park Marine Patrol, and the U.S. Coast Guard.
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Everybody loves to snap a selfie when they feel good. Apparently, this also includes penguins.The curious creatures found a camera belong to Eddie Gault, an explorer in the Antarctic, according to the Australian Antarctic Division.He left the camera on the ice, and the birds quickly seized the opportunity to show off their good sides.The photos were snapped next to the Auster Rookery, near Australia's Mawson research station.No word yet on how many Instagram followers the penguins will have.
Drop off locations have been set for the Christmas for Kinsley toy drive.
Kinsley was beaten to death in December 2015. An attorney for the girl's mother, who was sentenced to prison in the case, once said she took responsibility for not removing the girl from a dangerous situation.
The toy drive aims to celebrate Kinsley's legacy by collecting toys for abandoned and abused children.
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The high school football season continues this week with a full slate of games across the Inland Empire.
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YOMA Strategic Holding's fiscal fourth-quarter profit slid 85.5 per cent to S$3.5 million, compared to S$24.08 million a year ago.
Revenue similarly fell 48.2 per cent to S$25.1 million from S$48.4 million a year ago, hit by reduced income from the sale of residences and
In Jefferson County Court Wednesday, Joshua R. Daniels, 35, Gouverneur, was sentenced to 1 to 3 years in prison for a burglary that occurred at a Philadelphia business on Nov. 19, 2016. The sentence was to run concurrent to the 2 1/3- to 7-year sentence assigned to him in St. Lawrence County Court, which he received after pleading guilty to three counts of third-degree burglary there.
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Sagarika Ghatge and Zaheer Khan are enjoying their honeymoon in Maldives and the couple have been posting tons of pictures on their social media handle showcasing the sun, sand and the beach.
The images look breathtaking and Maldives and the waters are so clear, Maldives is truly an ideal place for a honeymoon and Zaheer and Sagarika are doing just that! Check out the pictures below...
Kirsten Dunst is all smiles as she makes her way into LAX airport on Wednesday afternoon (June 14) in Los Angeles.
The 35-year-old actress was joined for her flight out of town by her fiance and Fargo co-star Jesse Plemons as he was spotted carrying a guitar case into the airport.
PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Kirsten Dunst
Earlier that same week, Kirsten attended the premiere of her new film The Beguiled alongside her co-stars Nicole Kidman and Elle Fanning.
The Beguiled is set to hit theaters on June 23.
La Crosse (WXOW) -- It's been a long week for Packer fans, counting down the minutes until the Green and Gold continue their playoff run against Dallas. But a successful Packers season isn't just good for Cheeseheads, some Wisconsin grocery stores have seen a boost in business because of the Pack.
Festival Foods in La Crosse said during the season, it's seen an increase in sales of party platters, meat, cheese and, of course, beer.
Managers said because Festival Foods is a Wisconsin-only grocery store, they strive to cater to their customers that love the Green and Gold.
"We definitely see an increase in sales," Kristie Hemmersbach said. "People coming in to get party foods, taco dip trays, snacky type stuff, vegetable trays. And then treats and sweet sides, like cupcakes and cookies and things like that."
Kick-off for Sunday's game is at 3:40 p.m.
Savvy shoppers can take advantage of this generous offer on the online-only British supermarket today, and put their feet up while their discount groceries are delivered for free.
Notable for their bright green delivery vans, Ocado has no chain of stores and focuses only on home deliveries.
The chain was voted the best online supermarket in the UK by Which? readers every year since 2010, so this is a great opportunity to try the store for the first time.
The code offers £20 off your first shop, granted you place a minimum order of £80.
A Penticton family is complaining about the moving company they hired to bring their belongings from Victoria. Here is the full interview with Scott Burley, owner of the moving company.
After $1.1M settlement, Bagatelle is still in hot water A celeb-friendly French bistro is prepared to fork over $1.1 million to settle claims it stiffed staffers of overtime and cheated them out of tips — but still faces a...
St-Tropez eatery to reopen after mysterious fire We’re told the hopeful hot spot, Bagatelle, is set to reopen on Monday.
The Peach Bowl pits UW against Alabama in a high-stakes playoff. The athletes will be enemies on the field, but many of them are friends off.
A spokesperson for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV declined to comment on a media report suggesting the automaker had been targeted for purchase by a Chinese company.
Automotive News reported Monday morning: “Representatives of a well-known Chinese automaker made at least one offer this month to buy Fiat Chrysler Automobiles at a small premium over its market value... The offer was rejected for not being enough, a source said.”
Sergio Marchionne, FCA’s chief executive officer, has repeatedly floated the idea of mergers in the past with other automakers, including General Motors.
But on Monday, FCA’s U.S. spokeswoman Shawn Morgan offered little on the report.
“We are declining to comment,” she said in an emailed response to questions.
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* Will pay separation benefits to the workers according to Venezuelan law
* Says will continue to provide aftermarket service and parts for its customers in the Venezuelan market
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Arsenal came agonisingly close to signing Lemar for a club record £90million fee in the final hours of the summer transfer window.
But the deal hinged on Alexis Sanchez joining Manchester City for £60m and neither move went through.
Liverpool were also constantly linked with Lemar’s services and Monaco vice president Vadim Vasilyev claimed the Merseyside club lodged two bids for his signature.
The France international was said to favour a move to Anfield over the Emirates but he was open to joining either club.
A 22-year-old-man man from Burnham had to be rescued from his flat last night (Friday) after falling asleep with the oven on.
A crew from Slough fire station gained entry into the second floor flat in North Burnham Close, at about 11.30pm.
They rescued the occupier who had put food inside the appliance before falling asleep.
The man, who was suffering from smoke inhalation, was taken to hospital after being treated at the scene by South Central Ambulance Service.
Mick Fanning discusses the day in July 2015 when he had his famous shark encounter at Jeffreys Bay in South Africa.
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With what I am hearing I would not be surprised if David Pasternak @NHLBruins is traded. #contractproblems @NHLNetwork
Corey Perry scored the decisive shootout goal, Ryan Kesler had a hat trick and goalie John Gibson made 51 saves to set career and franchise records in the Anaheim Ducks' 4-3 shootout victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Sunday night. Kesler had his fourth career hat trick and the first since April 7, 2011, with Vancouver.
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The Cowboys cut receiver Dez Bryant in order to avoid his $12.5 million base salary. The Cowboys won’t be bringing him back at a reduced rate.
During a pre-draft press conference on Tuesday, Jones made it clear that the ship has sailed.
“We need to keep this crisp and the lines real bright,” Jones said, via Charean Williams of PFT.
As to the notion that the Cowboys waited too long to cut Dez, making it harder for him to find his next team, Jones (for a change) had nothing to say.
“I have no thoughts about the timing when we decided to move on,” Jones said.
It also became clear from the content of Jones’ comments that the Cowboys will be drafting a receiver early in the process. Of course, they run the risk of being jumped in line by a team that wants the guy the Cowboys plan to take.
So even if they don’t get the guy they want in the draft and even if Dez is willing to play for the ninth-year veteran minimum, Bryant apparently won’t be back.
The top two vote-getters in the race to lead Illinois' second-largest city will advance to the April 4 election for a chance to be the first elected mayor after Tom Weisner, who stepped down last fall after nearly 12 years because of health concerns. It initially appeared a primary wouldn't be necessary in the mayor's race because four candidates filed to have their names printed on the ballot, reaching but not exceeding the maximum allowed at a regular spring election.
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Just days after his late wife's funeral, George H.W. Bush was hospitalized with an infection aka sepsis. While not much is known about his condition, there is a lot to be said about the potentially deadly infection.
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Event hosted in Swat to celebrate importance of teachers
MINGORA: Children and their teachers and parents gathered for a fun-filled day of learning activities here and in nearby Kabal in Swat district as part of a funfair hosted by the US Agency for International Development (USAID) to celebrate the importance of teachers in the society. The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Education Department and the Provincial Reconstruction Rehabilitation and Settlement Authority (PaRRSA) were USAID's partners in the event. "Such engaging activities help create awareness and give hope to small communities," said Amir Afaq, Deputy Commissioner, Swat who was the chief guest at the event.
The City of Falls Church presents the Recycling Extravaganza and Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Event on Saturday, Oct. 14 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Recycling Center (217 Gordon Rd., Falls Church).
Attendees are recommended to bring electronics, metal, cell phones, clothing, bicycles, printer cartridges, eyeglasses, hearing aids, medical supplies, and other items to be donated or properly recycled. Attendees can also get rid of items that can’t be collected curbside, like paint, fluorescent bulbs, fuels and petroleum products, lawn chemicals, rechargeable batteries. The last service to be offered is a free paper shredding, where up to three boxes of sensitive papers such as tax documents and credit card statements can be properly disposed of.
For more information about the event including complete lists of what can and cannot be collected, visit fallschurchva.gov/RE.
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On Thanksgiving, boxer Manny Pacquiao posted a mysterious Tweet to Conor McGregor. Some believed this Tweet was a challenge to the MMA fighter. Well, it very well might have been as Pacquiao has confirmed that he has reached out to McGregor, to discuss a possible 2018 fight.
“Pac Man” claims that McGregor is more than willing to fight. Pacquiao says that serious talks have yet to really start though, so things are very much still up in the air.
McGregor would be fighting Pacquiao in the boxing ring rather than the octagon. McGregor’s last and only boxing fight was a loss to Floyd Mayweather, which made him $100 million.
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A senior minister in the Norwegian Government resigned Tuesday for writing a Facebook post claiming the opposition Labor Party was more interested in protecting the rights of terrorists than protecting the Norwegian people.
The comment by Justice Minister, Sylvi Listhaug, touched a raw nerve in a country still tormented by memories of the July, 2011 attack by far-right terrorist, Anders Behring Breivik. Breivik opened fire on the annual summer camp of the left-wing Labor Party's youth wing on their holiday camp on Utoya Island, killing 69 people, mostly teenagers.
With opposition parties against her, Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg faced the prospect of either dissolving the Conservative-led coalition or sacking Listhaug, who published the post earlier this month. She subsequently deleted the post and apologized.
It's far from the worst artistic crime committed by an already-famous person with delusions of rock stardom. When it comes to vanity projects, it falls somewhere in the middle. To get an idea of what to expect when Duchovny hits the Aladdin Theater this week, we've placed him in the proper context among some other recent celebrity musical ventures. Here are four that are better, and four that are much, much worse.
Ben Levitt has held on to the Tory nomination for Hamilton West-Ancaster-Dundas.
The young worker for MP David Sweet won the provincial nomination for a second time after it was organized again due to a dispute from last year's nomination meeting.
He defeated Vincent Samuel, a former 2015 Conservative federal candidate and organizer for Doug Ford's leadership campaign in Hamilton, in a meeting at the Ancaster Fairgrounds Tuesday night.
Party president Jag Badwal made the announcement at about 9:30 p.m. The results were not known but CBC Hamilton reported that "it was a resounding victory for Levitt. Margin of victory was 4 to 1."
A motorcyclist is dead after colliding with a charter bus in north Phoenix.
It happened Saturday evening near Seventh Avenue and Grovers.
Police say the bus was backing out of the parking lot of a park when it collided with the motorcycle.
The rider was transported to the hospital but he did not survive.
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The governor proclaimed a state of emergency for the January rainstorms which covers all counties. Consequently, there is an urgent need to collect damage assessment information from residents that is required by the California Office of Emergency Management, FEMA and SBA Preliminary Damage Assessment Teams. Without this information, they cannot record the necessary information needed to convince federal agencies that we qualify for federal assistance.
We are requesting the assistance of the residents of South Pasadena to help take this important survey and help qualify for federal assistance. We are asking that you respond by Wednesday, February 1, 2017. You may either respond by taking the attached survey and returning to Sgt. Robert Bartl at RBartl@southpasadenaca.gov, or by reporting storm related damage to “211 Los Angeles County” (dial 2-1-1). Please do not use both to report your damage as this will avoid duplication.
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YORK COUNTY, Va. (WAVY) — Someone posing as a sergeant with the York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office has been making calls in an apparent jury duty scam, authorities said Monday.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, the “criminal” in this case is posing as Sgt. Cooper as well as a local judge, and informing people in York and Poquoson that they missed court or jury duty.
The caller is also reportedly asking that people pay fines in gift cards.
In a Facebook post Monday, Cooper reminded residents that the Sheriff’s Office will never “try to elicit fines from you over the phone.”
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TORONTO -- Canada's main stock index posted a triple-digit decline in late-morning trading, hurt by weakness in the energy and materials sectors.
The S&P/TSX composite index was down 111.65 points to 15,599.68, after 90 minutes of trading.
In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was down 241.54 points to 24,704.97. The S&P 500 index was down 29.21 points to 2,722.80 and the Nasdaq composite index was down 120.68 points to 7,361.31.
The Canadian dollar was trading at 76.36 cents US, down from an average price of 76.41 cents US on Friday.
The May crude contract was down 27 cents to US$62.14 per barrel and the April natural gas contract was down four cents to US$2.65 per mmBTU.
The April gold contract was down 20 cents to US$1,312.10 an ounce and the May copper contract was down three cents to US$3.08 a pound.
MIAMI, March 19 – The Miami HEAT announced today that Derrick Jones Jr. has re-joined the HEAT as part of his two-way contract.
Jones Jr. has appeared in 11 games (eight starts) with the HEAT this season averaging 3.8 points, 2.6 rebounds and 18.0 minutes. He has appeared in 28 G League games (22 starts) this season between the Northern Arizona Suns (16 games) and the Skyforce (12 games) averaging 17.3 points, 7.1 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.75 blocks, 1.29 steals and 29.0 minutes while shooting 49.4 percent from the field. In his last game with the Skyforce on March 17 against the Austin Spurs, he scored 19 points while grabbing eight rebounds, recording three steals, dishing out two assists and blocking a game-high two shots.
Jones Jr. is expected to be active tonight for the HEAT’s game vs. the Denver Nuggets.
Polish Parliamentary Speaker Marek Kuchciński opens a two-day visit to Norway on Tuesday, at the invitation of Olemic Thommessen, President of the Norwegian Parliament.
The programme of the visit includes talks with members of the Norwegian parliamentary commissions for foreign affairs and defence, as well as the heads of the Norwegian parliamentary delegations to the Parliamentary Assemblies of NATO, the Council of Europe, the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe and the Joint Parliamentary Committee of the European Economic Area.
Kuchciński is also to discuss energy security, Eastern policy and bilateral economic cooperation with Prime Minister Erna Solberg and King Harald V.
The programme of the visit also includes a meeting with the Polish community in Norway and a wreath-laying ceremony at the memorial and graves of Polish WWII airmen and other Poles who lost their lives on Norwegian territory in 1940-1945.
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CRANBERRY, Pa. (AP) -- Teen clothing retailer rue21 is closing about one-third of its stores nationwide as it focuses more on its online business.
The privately held company is shuttering nearly 400 stores, leaving it more than 700 stores in 48 states.
The Plover location has confirmed plans to close sometime at the end of May. The Wausau location will stay open.
The company is based in Cranberry, north of Pittsburgh. In a Facebook post , it called the decision to close the stores "difficult but necessary." Like many brick-and-mortar retailers, it has been battling declining mall traffic amid strong competition online.
The company didn't say how soon the stores will close, though its website is promoting store-closing sales.
Booyoung Group has begun its first overseas housing business in Hanoi, Vietnam, by putting up for sale its first batch of apartment units for 756 households Wednesday at a model house located in the Handico building. Currently under construction, the apartment complex will provide housing for up to 3,482 families when completed.
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Joyce went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run, a stolen base and two runs in Sunday's 9-3 win over the Orioles.
The slugging leadoff man is enjoying a productive August, having hit safely in five of eight games and generating a .308/.367/.808 line thus far during the month. Joyce has already matched the three homers he hit in all of July as well, and he boasts a .370 wOBA and .265 ISO over his 98 second-half plate appearances.
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With support from the United Nations, Italy has flown 15 tonnes of medical supplies and drugs to Niger to treat the country's main infectious diseases, foreign minister Angelino Alfano said on Tuesday.
"We have provided aid to the population of Niger, which consists of health care and medicines that are due to reach Niamey aboard an Italian airforce plane," Alfano stated.
The airlift followed a request from Niger's authorities and the medical kits - which contain items that are hard to find in the impoverished country - will help the local population, Alfano said.
The aid flight took off from the UN Humanitarian Assistance (UNHRD) base in the southern Italian port city of Brindisi, which is managed by the World Food Programme, the foreign ministry stated.
The vital medical kits will be distributed by defence and health ministry personnel to local institutions in Niger in agreement with local authorities, said the ministry.
17-year-old boy hurt in Rosemoor shooting
A teenage boy was shot Friday morning in the Rosemoor neighborhood on the Far South Side.
The 17-year-old suffered a gunshot wound to the left hip about 11:30 a.m. in the 10500 block of South Cottage Grove, according to preliminary information from Chicago Police.
He was taken to Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, where his condition was stabilized, police said.
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) – Police arrested three people for their involvement in a string of car burglaries.
After midnight on Wednesday, officers say they responded to a burglary in the 2800 black of East Wood St. in Decatur. The homeowner showed police surveillance video, which officers say shows 26-year-old Darlene Carter, 28-year-old David Bond and 19-year-old Arturo Santamaria working to steal from the house and a car.
Officers found the suspects on nearby streets and located a $20 bill, along with a set of keys and a mountain bike, which police say cameras showed Bond stealing from a garage. The homeowner said all of those things belonged to her family.
Police say the three suspects had a minor acting as a lookout during the burglaries. That person told officers the group stole from as many as five vehicles with the goal of finding money, adding that Carter also served as a lookout.
All three suspects face residential burglary and burglary charges.
Police did not say if they arrested the juvenile.
Listen to DRIVE MORNINGS with Matt & Ryan between 6a-10a April 24-28 for a chance to win a pair of passes to opening night of Guardians of The Galaxy Vol. 2 in Red Deer! You’ll have assigned seats for the May 5th 7:20pm screening in Gasoline Alley!
The Cardinals are listed Brown (quadriceps) as questionable for the team's Week 5 matchup Sunday with the Eagles, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.
Because Brown's sickle-cell trait can routinely present leg pain, it's expected that the wideout's practice time could be limited throughout the season, as was the case this week. Brown was at least healthy enough to play 53 offensive snaps ago a week ago against the 49ers, hauling in three passes for 47 yards in his return from a two-game absence. If Brown receives clearance to play again Sunday, he'll likely be in store for a similarly sizable snap count.
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At least one person was injured after a serious collision Friday evening.
The crash occurred on Portage Avenue at Overdale Street.
The intersection was closed for several hours while Winnipeg police investigated.
WPS said three vehicles were involved. One woman was taken to hospital. Her condition is unknown at this time.
Police haven’t yet confirmed if anyone else was injured in the crash.
Police confirmed shortly after 3 a.m. the intersection had been reopened.
Bear hunting season! To help us preview the Chicago Bears angle of the game, we brought in friend of the program Julie DiCaro (@JulieDiCaro) of 670 The Score to explain the hype around Mitchell Jerome Trubisky and how she thinks he’ll fare in his NFL debut against the Zimmer Hellfire Defense. Plus @JReidDraftScout of Vikings Territory makes his weekly stop to discuss Sam Bradford gimpy knee, how the Minnesota Fightin’ Vikings will try to replace Dalvin Cook, and an advanced scouting report on fellow North Carolina small school alum Tarik Cohen.
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Anna Falkenstein, senior stakeholder liaison with the IRS, will speak on identity theft at the Falls Church Chamber of Commerce’s networking luncheon on Tuesday, June 20. The event will take place at Mad Fox Brewing Company from 11:30 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.. Tickets with advanced registration are $27 for Chamber members, $32 for nonmembers. An additional $5 will be charged for walk-ins, should space be available.
For more information, visit www.FallsChurchChamber.org.
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A man was tonight in a “serious but stable” condition in hospital after a hit-and-run road crash in Batley.
The man, aged in his 30s, was struck by a silver coloured vehicle at about 8pm on Wednesday on Bradford Road, close to the junction with Hick Lane.
He suffered what is being described as a “serious injury”.
West Yorkshire Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident to contact their Western Area Roads Policing Unit on 101, quoting log reference 13180052433.
JAKARTA, April 20 Rating agency Fitch said on Thursday tensions witnessed during the Jakarta governor poll could resurface in the run-up to Indonesia's next presidential election in 2019 and potentially affect support for the government's policy agenda negatively.
Former education minister Anies Baswedan beat incumbent Jakarta governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama by a big margin on Wednesday, after a polarising campaign that cast a shadow over Indonesia's reputation for practicing a tolerant form of Islam.
"The early results of the tense Jakarta elections seem to suggest that religious factors could play an increasingly significant role in future Indonesian elections," Fitch said in an emailed statement.
However, the rating agency said Indonesia has made a "substantial" progress in improving governance over the past two decades and the country's democratic electoral process has remained intact. (Reporting by Eveline Danubrata; Editing by Gopakumar Warrier)
× Gus Malzahn names Jarrett Stidham starting quarterback
AUBURN, Ala.- The sound emanating from the Plains on Monday was that of inevitability finally becoming reality.
Jarrett Stidham is officially Auburn’s starting quarterback.
The formal announcement came two days after Auburn’s second scrimmage and tenth overall practice of fall camp, after which Gus Malzahn was “not ready to say” there was separation at the quarterback position, but the move has been in the works ever since the former Baylor signal caller visited the Tigers on the first day of fall camp last year.
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NANTICOKE — A woman went missing Monday in Nanticoke, state police in Dunmore said.
Kathryn Condry, 58, a patient at Clarks Summit State Hospital, ran away from workers while at a treatment visit. She was last seen on Broad Street in Nanticoke at about 4 p.m.
Condry is 5 feet 5 inches tall, between 160-170 pounds, and was wearing dark pants, a blue or green jacket and carrying a white purse.
Anyone with information about her location should call state police at 570-963-3156.
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Our roundup of Canadian small-caps of between $100-million and $2.5-billion in market capitalization making news and on the move today.
MCAN Mortgage Corporation (MKP-T) reported net income of $8.9-million or 39 cents per share in the second quarter, down from $13.6-million or 59 cents a year earlier.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A marijuana grower in southern Oregon was beaten and robbed last month in the first reported instance of violent crime at a state-licensed cannabis production operation.
The Oregonian/OregonLive reported last week that 56-year-old James Bowman was hospitalized for several days after the Dec. 16 attack in the rural community of Wimer.
Jackson County authorities say the assailants beat him, filled a rented truck with hundreds of pounds and harvested marijuana and took off. Bowman’s workers discovered him tied up a couple of hours later.
Jackson County Detective Jason Penn says the agency is taking the case seriously and is investigating.
A spokesman with the Oregon Liquor Control Commission says the agency will conduct an administrative investigation into the security breach once the criminal investigation concludes. Bowman reported the theft to the commission as required.
Creationist Ken Ham is very angry at the Washington Post for incorrectly reporting that he believes dinosaurs were wiped out by the biblical flood described in the story of Noah.
The reality, says Ham, is that Noah brought dinosaurs on board with him.
Ham, the founder of the Creation Museum and the Ark Encounter, took to Twitter on Sunday to angrily scold the Washington Post for an article that linked his museums to a theory that claims Noah’s flood wiped out the dinosaurs.
Television viewers were outraged after the BBC accidentally broadcast a man making an insensitive comment about the death of Keith Chegwin.
The TV presenter died on Monday at the age of 60 after battling a progressive lung condition.
The BBC News Channel was set to talk to Chegwin's former colleague John Craven, but then cut to the weather instead.
A man's voice was then heard saying: "Too much smoking probably."
Some of the people watching went online to express their disgust at the blunder.
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A winter storm expected to hit the Northeast is forcing at least one college basketball team to alter its travel plans for the third round of the NCAA Tournament.
West Virginia’s athletic department announced Monday night the Mountaineers will leave a day early for Boston. WVU says it will depart Morgantown on Tuesday instead of Wednesday.
Fifth-seeded West Virginia meets top-seeded Villanova in the East Region semifinals at TD Garden on Friday night.
The National Weather Service says the bulk of the wind-driven snow and sleet is expected to hit New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware and parts of eastern Pennsylvania before heading off to Massachusetts early Thursday.
A winter storm in the East during the 2017 tournament also prompted teams to scramble their travel plans.
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HONG KONG, March 31 Chinese telecom equipment and smartphone maker Huawei Technologies Co Ltd said on Friday it is targeting a net profit margin of 7 percent going forward, adding that its carrier business growth rate will slow in 2017.
Huawei Chief Executive Eric Xu was speaking on Friday after the company said that net profit edged up just 0.4 percent last year, its slowest annual growth since 2011. (Reporting by Sijia Jiang; Editing by Anne Marie Roantree)
HIGH POINT, N.C. (AP) — Jahaad Proctor had 20 points, seven rebounds and five assists on Saturday night and High Point pulled away in the middle of the second half for a 67-56 win over Campbell.
The Panthers (11-12, 6-6 Big South) took the lead for good early in a 22-5 run that was capped at 54-39 on Andre Fox’s free throw with 7:14 left.
The Fighting Camels (12-12, 6-6) got as close as 60-52 on Marcus Burk’s layup with 52 seconds to go, but Brandon Kamga answered with a dunk, converted into a 3-point play, and High Point made all four of its free throws from there.
Campbell led by as many as seven in the first half. High Point rallied with a 17-2 run that spanned halftime before Campbell scored 10 straight to take its last lead at 34-32.
Fox added 14 points and 10 rebounds for the Panthers.
Chris Clemons scored 26 to lead the Camels.
April 24 (Reuters) - Electrovaya Inc:
* ELECTROVAYA REPORTS FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR Q2 2018
* QTRLY REVENUE FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS WAS US$3.3 MILLION
* QTRLY NET LOSS WAS $2.7 MILLION COMPARED TO $0.5 MILLION FOR Q2 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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I heard your teeth chatter from the cold outside Saw the bullets open up the wounds in your side I saw the young boys as they begin to fall You had tears in your eyes, 'cause you couldn't help at all
Far too often, when Mississippi is compared to the rest of the United States, we don't rank very high on the list. But a recent report suggests in some ways Mississippi is among the best states in which to live. The best states list put Mississippi at number six in the country on quality of life. According to the study a person's quality of life is measured by both the natural environment, in which the state ranks well, and social environment.
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Mark Curtis Adams, 55, was initially indicted May 30 in U.S. District Court in Greeneville on one count of production of child pornography, and an arrest warrant was subsequently issued on June 2.
Adams allegedly used the app Kik this past February and March to entice a child into sex, as well as acquire explicit photos of the child.
Mount Carmel’s Oak Grove Baptist Church, where Adams serves as a deacon and youth Sunday school teacher, said Tuesday in a statement there is no indication of any church members being alleged victims in this case.
More about the case from the Kingsport Times-News.
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Exeter City had a season to remember last year, reaching the play-off final at Wembley despite having been bottom of the league in November.
However, how much can you remember of last season? More specifically, how many goal scorers can you list in three minutes?
The Grecians had 14 different scorers last season, ranging from 21 goals to a single goal scored across the course of the season.
You have three minutes to see if you can get them all. This includes every game played last season, not just league fixtures.
Let us know how you get on on social media.
Sara sent the photo, saying that “very large” shark washed up on the beach not too far south of the Fauntleroy ferry dock over the weekend. She reported it to the state Fish and Wildlife Department; after sending them the photo, she said, they thought it might be a soupfin shark. Any other guesses?
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April 10 SNP Schneider Neureither & Partner AG :
* Forges ahead with internationalization / conversion into a european company (SE) is planned
* Executive board and supervisory board will propose to general meeting conversion into a Societas Europaea (SE) and creation of authorized capital
* Are proposing to general meeting creation of authorized capital corresponding to up to 20 pct of current share capital, i.e. up to 995,357 euros Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
The International Festival of Weird Fiction, Art, and Academia returns to the Creative Capital with Necronomicon!
Ahead of the big festivities, we were joined on ‘The Rhode Show’ by Niels Hobbs and Carmen Marusich who broke down everything the event has to offer. It runs August 17- 20 and highlights include:
-Grand Emporium of Weird, August 18 20 ($5 Admission)
-Rhode Island Historical Society H.P. Lovecraft Walking Tour, 11:00 am ($10 Admission)
-Arcade Artist & Vintage Marketplace NecronomiCon 2017, 11am 6pm (FREE ADMISSION)
-Coven, Beastmaker & Magic Circle at the Columbus Theater , 9pm 1am (Ticket prices vary)
-The Dunwich Horror Picture Show , 9pm 11pm ($5 Admission)
For more info, visit: http://necronomicon-providence.com/welcome/
New Lee County 4H Youth Coordinator
Iowa State Extension-Lee County welcomes Breana Houtz as the new 4-H County Youth Coordinator. Breana is a native of Denmark in rural Lee County. She has an experience as an 8 year 4-H member and most recently as a Clover Kid and community club leader. She received her Bachelor of Science Nursing from Mount Mercy, Cedar Rapids. Breana enjoys community volunteering and has started a community sharing table in Denmark and contributes to building the seed library. She enjoys spending time with her family with outdoor activities including horses, chickens, cows and outdoor cooking. Breana began work on October 2 and will be providing leadership for the county wide youth program impacting over 500 youth in the Lee County area.
A Beaumont man has been arrested on a capital murder warrant for alleged involvement in the death of a pregnant mom and her baby last week.
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I read with amusement the letter from Richard Vachula in the Feb. 2 issue of the Advertiser, realizing, of course that it was an April fools letter. Wait. It’s February. I guess it isn’t a joke, but it can’t be factual.
You mean to tell me that my taxes go up year after year after year, and now I understand. Sweetheart deals among friends.
Why not take half-a-million of the people’s tax dollars to fund another ridiculous project like sidewalks to nowhere, a luxurious building for Town employees, parks that no one visits? Did the town really step in and offer, what is in effect, sweetheart dollars to close a property deal for the library? Come on, it is time for a change in this town. We can’t afford to have this kind of behavior in our town.
To those responsible for this ridiculous behavior please stop. It isn’t becoming.
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Today, the Trump administration released a rule, effective immediately, that removes the requirement for employer-provided insurance to cover birth control.
Birth control was previously a non-negotiable part of the preventive care services all insurers are required to provide. This makes sense from a public health standpoint, and even from an insurer’s point of view: pregnancy is risky and expensive. When you help people access and pay for birth control, the result is fewer unintended pregnancies (and fewer abortions!)
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The rule is effective immediately, even though federal regulations require a comment period first; there’s a good chance a court challenge will pop up delaying the rule. We’ve reached out to sources to find out whether your insurance company will have to drop birth control benefits immediately upon an employer’s request, or whether the process of dropping coverage would take some time (perhaps not applying until next year). We’ll keep you posted.
Patrice Nganang (right), associate professor of literary and cultural theory at Stony Brook University of the State University of New York, was detained in Cameroon last week, shortly after publishing a critical article on the country's leaders. Nganang, a U.S. citizen with a wide scholarly following, is from Cameroon and has strong ties there.
Samuel L. Stanley Jr., president at Stony Brook, said in a statement that officials there "are working around the clock with the appropriate authorities and elected U.S. representatives to help facilitate the safe return of Professor Nganang." Several hundred scholars have signed an open letter calling for his release, and a Facebook page has been created to promote the campaign on his behalf.
Demi Lovato’s “Tell me you love tour” has generated $20 million approx. in the first 20 tour dates. Thus, averaging $1million per each appearance. Demi was averaging roughly 12,400 people at each stop.
Most of her tickets ranged between $25 to $80. Needless to say, her tour is projecting to be in the top 5 grossing of 2018. Click HERE for the full story.
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Authorities seek motive in street shooting that wounded 2
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A street shooting in Philadelphia has left two men seriously injured.
Authorities say the shooting occurred just after 7 p.m. Monday. But it's not clear if the victims were the intended targets or innocent bystanders.
A 35-year-old man was shot multiple times in the upper torso and head and was hospitalized in critical condition. A 23-year-old man was shot multiple times in the lower body and remained hospitalized Tuesday, but further details on that victim's condition have not been disclosed.
A motive for the shooting remains under investigation.
Further details about the shooting were not disclosed, including what type of weapon was used or how many shooters may have been involved.
A pair of early 20th century apartment buildings in Detroit's Midtown have been put up for sale for $6.35 million.
The 45-unit Wayne Court Apartments at 3525 Cass Ave. at Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and a 40-unit building at 624 Charlotte St. at Second Avenue hit the market about two weeks ago, said listing broker Todd Szymczak, vice president of investment sales for Southfield-based Farbman Group.
The asking price amounts to $74,705 per unit.
Szymczak said the owner has owned the properties since the late 1970s. Wayne County land records show they are owned by Leitrim Corp., which is registered to Joseph Early.
"They just feel like they are probably not the right ones to own it into this new market, with more millennials coming in," Szymczak said.
Debbie Anderson of Rochester will be celebrating her album "All over again" with a CD launch party on Jan. 18, at 7 p.m. at the Rochester Civic Theatre. Proceeds from the concert will benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Rochester.
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The Roseanne saga just keeps on keeping on. After ABC canceled Roseanne following Roseanne Barr‘s racist tweet about former Obama advisor Valerie Jarrett, the actress returned to twitter for another apology. This time, Barr blamed Ambien for her offensive comment. In a since-deleted tweet, Barr excused her attack on Jarrett by claiming she was “ambien tweeting.”
Last time I checked, racism wasn’t a known side effect of taking a prescription sleep aid. I once saw someone wake up in the middle of the night and make chocolate pudding while on Ambien, but that’s far from, you know, comparing an African-American woman to a character from Planet of the Apes. But what do I know? Let’s check in with the pharmaceutical company behind the drug to get the facts straight.
Sanofi, the company that produces the sedative, took to Twitter on Wednesday to respond to Barr’s tweet blaming the drug. As it turns out, racism is indeed not a side effect of the insomnia medication.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - Candidates are submitting petition paperwork ahead of the deadline to get on Pennsylvania's congressional primary election ballots.
More than 20 candidates had filed by mid-day Monday, according to state elections bureau data. The deadline to submit at least 1,000 voter signatures to get on the May 15 primary ballot is Tuesday.
Interest in running for Congress is high, especially after the state Supreme Court ordered the boundaries of Pennsylvania's 18 U.S. House districts redrawn in a gerrymandering case. The new districts will be in play in this year's mid-term elections.
There are also six open seats, the highest number in four decades.
Submitting signatures are several state lawmakers, including Democrat Greg Vitali and Republican Rick Saccone. They are seeking to run for open congressional seats in opposite corners of Pennsylvania.
Dischordia recently released Binge/Purge, an ambitious two-song EP clocking in at just over 24-minutes between two multi-part songs that stretch the band’s writing and playing to a whole new level. Drum playthrough videos for both songs can be found below.
Dischordia guitarist Keeno comments on Binge/Purge: "Binge/Purge is a modern take on Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy within our own political-cultural system. We enjoy telling stories with our music. Thanatopsis was a new level for us stylistically in searching for our sound. Binge/Purge builds on that progress and allows us to stretch our skills within a concept EP. "
Tracklisting:
“Binge”
“Purge”
“Binge” drum playthrough:
“Purge” drum playthrough:
"Binge" excerpt:
“Purge” excerpt:
Extended teaser:
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It's going to be quite the cloudy and stormy next couple of days in SWFL thanks to a long trail of tropical moisture streaming into the area, setting up multiple rounds of rain and storms. Some of the rain could be quite heavy, resulting in localized flooding concerns where bands of rain trains over the same locations.
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Netflix has given us a first look at the upcoming Sense8 series finale.
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Over the summer, Netflix announced that the beloved series had been cancelled.
But thanks the collective voice of passionate fans and a social media campaign to #BringBackSense8, Netflix decided to give the show one last breath of life, to wrap things up in a special two-hour finale episode.
Since it's debut, the sci-fi-drama series from out trans creators Lana and Lily Wachowski won the hearts of LGBT viewers for its compelling, inclusive storytelling.
Back in August, the cast and crew assembled for a heartfelt video to thank fans for their support.
Barcelona artist Oriol Fornós' latest release will land on Red Panda Music.
Titled Limits, the EP follows on from EPs by Xols and Aiby & The Noise with three smooth-as-silk deep house cuts. All three of the tracks employ a soothing sonic signature via hazy pads, with enough bass weight to rock a dancefloor.
Limits is set to drop on February 19 and can be pre-ordered here, with EP cut "Waves" available as a download below.
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"Healthy," "breakfast," and "busy" don't always belong in the same sentence, but it is possible to make it happen. Thanks to miracle workers like make-ahead egg muffins, overnight oats, freezer bags, and quick and easy recipes, you'll be on your way to becoming a breakfast person in no time. Ahead, get 10 ideas for healthy breakfasts that we promise you'll look forward to eating, plus plenty of recipe ideas to go along with them. Step away from the store-bought muffin and thank yourself for making one of these filling breakfasts instead.
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WASHINGTON (Sputnik) — Actions by the United States are likely the cause for the failure of North Korea’s attempted missile launch test over the weekend, former CIA senior intelligence officer Tony Shaffer said in an interview Monday.
"Yes, I think there is a pretty good chance we did something that interfered with that missile launch over the weekend," Shaffer told Fox News.
© AFP 2017/ JUNG YEON-JE Kremlin Urges Restraint in Settling N Korea Nuclear Issue
On Sunday, North Korea attempted conducting a ballistic missile test, but the launch resulted in a failure very soon after the missile took off, according to US and South Korean defense officials.
The attempted test comes after North Korea held a military parade on Friday, showing its weapons arsenal that included variety of missiles.
Media reports claimed US-based cyberattack may be responsible for the missile launch’s failure.
BERLIN, March 29 SMA Solar, the world's largest maker of solar inverters, said it agreed to sell unit SMA Railway Technology to Chinese railway technology group Beijing Dinghan Technology, which will have a positive impact on its first-quarter earnings.
The two parties have agreed not to disclose the deal price, SMA Solar said in a statement on Wednesday.
The sale will have a positive impact on earnings in the first quarter, SMA Solar said, predicting earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation of 15-18 million euros ($16-$19 million).
It confirmed its full-year targets.
($1 = 0.9252 euros) (Reporting by Victoria Bryan; Editing by Sherry Jacob-Phillips)
Vessel feels like a Scandinavian-inspired minimalist boutique set inside a white paper lamp. What used to be the storeroom of Elements Glass next door is now a tiny dispensary with a few dozen strains, most of which are grown by Vessel in Eugene. Grams range from $8 to $16, and the shop offers $20 eighths every day—not much for one of the few Clean Green Certified (think USDA Organic, but for cannabis) dispensaries in the city. With just two budtenders and a manager, the place is intimate, quiet and perfect for gazing at all the gorgeous high-end glass pipes and glass-blown art.
Comedian Rosie O’Donnell called Donald Trump ‘mentally unstable’ in a tweet on Sunday and warned America that they are running out of time to stop him.
‘Donald Trump is mentally unstable,’ O’Donnell wrote on Twitter while sharing a link to a CNN article.
O’Donnell, who constantly retweets quotes against the leadership of Trump, added that there are ‘less than 3 weeks to stop him America’.
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One Valdosta High School senior will not only receive a diploma but a car as well. Valdosta High School held its raffle drawing for a brand-new car on Thursday and senior Jalen Harrell was the winner of a 2012 Fiat 500.
(CNS Local Life): The government is looking to give out its next batch of local gongs to sports women and men who have excelled in their fields. The 2018 National Heroes Day is still more than five months away but the nominations committee has already held their first meeting and begun planning the annual national event. The committee, which includes government officials and representatives from local sports groups, will accept nominations from the public next month, officials said.
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - Illinois transportation officials are asking for the public's input in its annual traveler opinion survey.
The Illinois Department of Transportation survey is available through Dec. 31. It's conducted through the University of Illinois Springfield's Survey Research Office. Respondents are asked about topics like road conditions, ice and snow removal, commuting habits and driving behaviors.
State transportation secretary Randy Blankenhorn says the department wants to be aware of opportunities to improve "how we maintain and grow Illinois' transportation system."
The department has conducted the survey since 2001. This year for the first time it's available online .
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The San Francisco 49ers wrap up the 2016 season on Sunday when they host the Seattle Seahawks at Levi's Stadium. The Seahawks have a shot at claiming the No.
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Virat and Anushka will be hosting a reception in New Delhi for their relatives on 21st December which will be followed by a reception for industry friends and cricketers in Mumbai on 26th December.
The newly wed couple will travel to South Africa where Virat will start prepping for the upcoming series and Anushka will spend New Year's Eve with him and return in the first week of January to begin the next schedule of Anand L Rai's film with Shah Rukh Khan in Mumbai. She will also start prepping for Sui Dhaaga as the shooting for the same starts in February 2018 with Varun Dhawan. Anushka will also be busy with the marketing and promotions of Pari which is releasing on 9th February.
Virat, on the other hand, will be playing the series in South Africa for 2 months which includes three Tests, six One Day Internationals (ODIs) and three Twenty20 International (T20I) matches.
The Flames roll into Game 2 finding themselves in a 1-0 hole after losing to the Ducks 3-2 Thursday night. Calgary's losing streak at Honda Center has now reached 28 games and the Flames need to win tonight to keep themselves in this series.
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Armed police are searching a property in Heaton, Newcastle after reports of suspicious behaviour.
A heavy police presence can be seen on Heaton Park View as officers conduct their investigations.
Officers turned up shortly after 8am this morning and began to search the garden, a resident said.
A spokesperson for Northumbria Police said:
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. - A trapeze artist from a renowned family of daredevils is planning to hang by her teeth from a helicopter over Niagara Falls today.
The stunt by aerialist Erendira Vasquez Wallenda comes on the fifth anniversary of her husband's tight-rope walk over the falls.
According to organizers, the chopper will hover about 100 metres above the Horseshoe Falls.
Members of the Wallenda family have gained fame as a circus act.
In 2012, Nik Wallenda walked 550 metres from the American side of the falls to the Canadian side.
Today's televised stunt, hyped by local authorities, is expected to last about seven minutes.
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Dutch bank ABN Amro says its underlying net profit, which strips out exceptional items, rose 23 percent in the fourth quarter of 2016 to 333 million euros ($351 million).
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The bank, which has been restructured and re-privatized following its bailout by the Dutch government in 2008 during the global financial crisis, said Wednesday that operating income for the fourth quarter rose 7 percent to 2.2 billion euros ($2.3 billion).
CEO Kees van Dijkhuizen says that in the last quarter the bank "achieved loan growth in all of our major loan books: we were the number one provider of new mortgages in the Netherlands for the second consecutive year."
Women who smoke during pregnancy and after giving birth may risk damaging the hearing of their children, a study suggests. Nicotine exposure before birth and during breastfeeding can cause a key brain region that processes sound to develop abnormally, results from a mouse study show. The research is the first to demonstrate that the auditory brain stem is vulnerable to nicotine.
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Curt and Kendra Giebler own a company called "My Wind Stuff". They are a mobile kite and spinner company they represent a company called "Premier Kites and Designs" who they've been working for for 7 years now. They travel for a living. They've been traveling for 18 years on the road promoting their goods as well as putting on kite shows all over the country.
When asked why this was a passion for him Curt responded saying, "Ya know I'm flying kite, making a living. It doesn't get get much better than that."
They are here for the Columbus Balloon Days so they will be set up downtown on the square with all their products to display.
The Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) continues to conduct a manhunt operation to arrest the church scholar who burglarized a church in Mabolo Cebu City.
Senior Supt. Joel Doria, CCPO director, gave directives to the Theft and Robbery Section (TRS) to conduct a joint operation and investigation with Mabolo Police Station against the church scholar, Alexander Lumapac, who is still at large.
Lumapac took at least P400,000 in cash donations from the St. Joseph the Patriarch Parish in Mabolo last Sunday.
BRATISLAVA, May 30 (Reuters) - The Slovak financial sector is resilient to any potential shocks and the economy is starting to show signs of overheating, the Slovak National Bank said on Wednesday in an annual financial stability report.
The central bank said foreign owners of Slovak banks will need to apply a more conservative dividend policy to meet rising capital demands.
It reiterated it was ready to increase the countercyclical buffer rate for banks if needed, even as soon as taking a decision in July, to get ahead of strong growth in lending to households that is maintaining a double-digit pace.
Slovakia’s banks, including CSOB , Postova Banka, Slovenska Sporitelna, Tatra Banka and VUB , are largely foreign-owned and have avoided troubles seen by other banks in Europe in the decade since the global financial crisis.
MUSKEGON, MI -- The chief of staff of the U.S. Navy's 7th fleet will speak about modern operations during a visit to a piece of maritime history in Muskegon.
Capt. Jeffrey T. Griffin will give his speech during a visit to the USS LST 393 Veterans Museum, located at 560 Mart St. in Muskegon, beginning at 3 p.m. Saturday, July 7.
Griffin will deliver his speech from the deck of the World War II landing ship tank. Griffin, who is set to retire soon, will speak about modern naval operations.
Griffin is a Grosse Pointe Park native and his sea duty assignments have included working at U.S. Navy headquarters in Washington, D.C., and serving and commanding guided missile destroyers and cruisers.
In May, Griffin was presented a Legion of Merit Medal after 32 years of Service in the Navy.
The public is welcome to listen to Griffin's talk on July 7 if they are taking a tour of the museum. Cost for tours is $8 for adults and $5 for students.
More information can be found at www.lst393.org.
Over the last few decades, marine environments have undergone widespread deterioration.
To help turn this tide, the Our Ocean Conference 2017 held in Malta (2-3 October) brought together world leaders looking to commit to actions to reduce marine pollution, manage aquatic resources sustainably, mitigate climate change, and set up marine sanctuaries.
International Maritime Organization (IMO) attended the conference and reaffirmed its commitments made at the UN Oceans Conference in New York in June 2017 to develop, maintain and implement a set of global regulations to ensure shipping's sustainable use of the oceans.
The event, which took place under the theme "An Ocean for Life, held discussions on four main issues: marine protected areas, sustainable fisheries, marine pollution, and climate-related impacts on the ocean. This year's event also discussed the newly added topics of maritime security and the blue economy.
Travel out of Springfield’s south side heading east will be a little complicated over the next few days.
IDOT has closed the right lane of eastbound I-72 between South 6th Street and I-55.
The closure for emergency patching will affect eastbound I-72 traffic between 6th Street and 55 and will also close the entrance ramp from 6th onto eastbound 72 through Thursday.
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TORONTO — A coalition of business groups says Ontario's proposed changes to labour laws will put 185,000 jobs at risk in the first two years of being implemented.
The Keep Ontario Working Coalition, which includes groups such as the Ontario Chamber of Commerce and the Retail Council of Canada, has released an economic impact analysis of the labour reforms in Bill 148.
A spokesman for the coalition says the bill will have "dramatic unintended consequences," including job losses.
The proposed legislation would, among other things, raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour, require equal pay for part-time workers and expand personal emergency leave.
Business groups have repeatedly expressed concerns about the minimum wage increase and the pace at which it would be implemented.
Marston's Bar and Grill, at 673 Higuera St, in downtown San Luis Obispo is closing after changing ownership. The new bar will be called The Mark, a cantina-style restaurant. David Middlecamp dmiddlecamp@thetribunenews.com
March 31 Ocean Bridge Co Ltd
* Says it will issue 3th series unregistered and unsecured private convertible bonds, to raise 7 billion won in proceeds for operations
* Maturity date is April 3, 2020, coupon rate is 0 percent and yield to maturity is 1.5 percent for the bonds
* Conversion price is 10,250 won/share and conversion ratio is 100 percent
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The story of 70 years of business, coinciding with independent India, is about two worlds distinctly different from each other. Business historians and economists prefer to label the first 45 years as an era of just managing the system. They see 1991, the year that opened the floodgates of economic reforms, as a starting point, making Indian businesses look rather young. And if Indian businesses versus multinationals was the norm earlier, now foreign investor-funded desi entrepreneurs are leading the way in many ways (the $2.6-billion fund infusion by SoftBank into Flipkart being the ...
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NEW YORK JPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM.N) shareholders will again vote on a proposal calling for the board to select a chairman who is not the company's chief executive, according to a proxy statement filed on Wednesday for the company's annual meeting on May 16.
The board said in the proxy that it is against the measure, which was proposed by a shareholder who contends that good corporate governance requires a independent chairman. The board and current Chairman and Chief Executive Jamie Dimon have defeated similar proposals in the past.
(Reporting by David Henry in New York; Editing by Bill Trott)
RABAT, April 5 After six months of post-election deadlock, Morocco's King Mohammed VI on Wednesday named a new cabinet led by the main Islamist party which lost a key ministry in negotiations with rivals, the state news agency MAP said.
The Islamist Justice and Development or PJD party won elections in October, but formation of a government was delayed during negotiations with parties who critics say were too close to royalists uneasy with sharing power with Islamists. (Reporting by Samia Errazzouki; editing by Patrick Markey)
WASHINGTON, April 28 A U.S. appeals court dealt health insurer Anthem Inc's bid to merge with rival Cigna a likely death blow on Friday when it upheld a lower court's decision stopping the deal.
The ruling could spell the end of the proposed $54 billion transaction, a merger that was rejected by the U.S. Justice Department, 11 states, a district court judge and, in the end, by Cigna itself. (Reporting by Diane Bartz)
The process of transferring Cleveland's jail operations to Cuyahoga County began Tuesday as three resolutions were introduced in County Council. Merging jail operations has been discussed for years.
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Equity Bank women's basketball beat stubborn APR from Rwanda 61-51 to stay within touching distance of the Fiba Africa Zone Five Basketball Club Championships here.
The "Hawks", who together with Uganda Christian University (UCU) are the only unbeaten teams in this championship, were, however, forced to dig deep into their reserves to tame the Rwandese who had a good afternoon.
In the other women's matches, Kenya Ports Authority, who had beaten Don Bosco 92-43, continued their resurgence with another 85-32 mauling of Horseed Banadir from Somalia.
Both Kenyan teams face an acid test on Friday when they take on tough Ugandan opponents in matches which could give direction as to where the trophy will go.
Equity take on UCU, who have already beaten Equity's Kenyan rivals KPA.
GREENVILLE – Greenville is seeking a head varsity girls soccer coach, junior varsity volleyball coach and two assistant high school football coaches.
Those interested should submit a letter of interest, resume and references to Athletics Director Dusty Yingst at dyingst@gcswave.com.
Previous playing and/or coaching experience is preferred. Candidates must possess or be able to obtain a valid pupil activity permit from the Ohio Department of Education.
Applications will be accepted until April 3 or until the positions are filled.
Hmmm? Donald not telling the truth about his finances? Say it isn't true.
Let's see here. How can one prove what one says about one's financial status? Let me .... Oh yeah.
Release your fucking tax returns!
This grand colonial on 4+ secluded acres is a nature-lovers paradise. Features: private pond, dock, beach, a meticulously maintained pool, hot tub and it's very own log cottage! Two-story Foyer overlooking bridge makes for a striking 1st impression. Cathedral ceiling FR w stunning fireplace, 4 skylights steps out to new Trek deck. Kitchen presents Vermont tile fl, soapstone counter, Moravian backslash and top end appls flanked by FD/Sun rms make entertaining an ease. 1st fl completed by Den, LR/Game rm, Bedroom w Full bathroom, walk-in laundry rm. Basement has Rec, Office, Exercise rms. 2nd floor presents 2 master bedroom w updated marble bathrooms.2 more bedrooms connected by Jack&Jill. In-law suite has it all including ELEVATOR. Spectacular home on a fabulous property that will rival any you have seen
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Santos Salgado, of Kankakee, was sentenced Monday in U.S. District Court in Urbana to six years in federal prison with three years parole to follow for illegal possession of a firearm by a felon in the U.S. Last August, the 31-year-old Salgado pleaded guilty to being in possession of weapons on two separate occasions: Feb. 1, 2016 and March 24, 2016 .
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The photos look like T-Rex is about to charge out of the trees, chasing down prey in the height of dinosaur rule. But although the plants on this mysterious island date back millions of years, the pictures are taken in modern times.
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Get ready for one of the most exciting events in RC aviation. The dates are set for the Twelve O’clock High Warbirds Classics Event; Oct 19-21 2017. Mark your calendars, tell your family you’re busy and make plans to head to Lakeland FL. Find out more details HERE
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The city of Kenosha has issued a snow emergency beginning on Saturday (2/3/18) at 11:59 PM and ending on Sunday (2/4/18) at 11:59 PM. There is no parking allowed on any city streets during a snow emergency.
AT-KABUL: The agreements for the transfer of the Central Asia-South Asia (CASA) 1000 power line as well as the construction of the 500 Kilo Volt sub-station in Arghandi were signed Monday in Kabul.
The power department signed the $ 235.16 million projects with the KEC and KPTL Indian companies in Kabul while President Ashraf Ghani and chief executive Abdullah Abdullah were present.
The CASA 1000 power transfer project is planned to extend from the Central Asian countries to Pakistan with the length of 765 kilometers which passes 563 kilometers in Afghan soil.
The World Bank-financed project to start practical work in April, 2018 and is scheduled to complete in three years.
The line will pass 600 villages, 23 districts and six provinces that would put a positive impact on the lives of 152,000 families on the route.
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Motorists in Sutton Coldfield will face delays on two Sutton Coldfield routes with urgent works taking place by a utility company.
Three-way traffic lights are being used in Clifton Road, between Wyndley Leisure Centre and Manor Road from 9am to 3.30pm for three days ‘to enable a gas leak to be located and repaired’.
And a second gas repair is set to cause problems on another key route near Good Hope Hospital.
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Iain Aiken, Birmingham City Council’s engineer for Sutton and Erdington said: “We have been advised that two-way temporary traffic signals will be used in Rectory Road for up to three days between 9am to 3.30pm.
“The signals will be set up on Wednesday (April 25) in the vicinity of 36 Rectory Road, near the railway bridge, to enable a gas leak to be located and repaired.”
MOGADISHU, April 9 At least four people were killed when a car bomb exploded outside a military base in the Somali capital of Mogadishu on Sunday, including some in a van that was destroyed, military officials said.
The car bomb targeted senior officials leaving the base in a convoy, they said. The Islamist group al Shabaab was behind the attack, said Abdiasis Abu Musab, al Shabaab's spokesman for military operations.
"The suicide car bomb was targeting senior military officials but by good luck their car was not hit. Their car turned a minute before the blast," Major Abdikadir Hussein, a military official, told Reuters.
"A mini-bus carrying civilians was also destroyed. We cannot give the exact figure of casualties, but many civilians died in the attack. (Reporting by Abdi Sheikh and Feisal Omar; Writing by George Obulutsa; Editing by Larry King)
The Government is confident the legislative process for the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link will be completed.
Secretary for Transport & Housing Frank Chan made the statement after attending a radio programme today.
“We are confident that we would be able to complete the legislative vetting process with due consideration.”
He said there are three chapters and eight articles in the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link (Co-location) Bill that are factual and necessary.
“On those items, we do not envisage much debate.
“Based on our experience in the Shenzhen West Corridor, which (the legislative process) was completed in a two-and-a-half-months’ time, I would envisage more or less the same time duration to be required.
“We will try to explain with reasons and details so as to assure them (lawmakers) that the bill is basically enabling the introduction of the co-location arrangement, and nothing political inside.”
Osceola County deputies stopped a car stolen out of Orlando on Florida’s Turnpike, apprehended three of its occupants and are still looking for a fourth.
Gateway High School was locked down and Florida’s Turnpike was closed as deputies investigated.
Deputies first spotted the car at about 3:30 p.m., said Capt. Jacob Ruiz of the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office. They put tire-puncturing spikes on the road and managed to stop it, Ruiz said.
The car had been reported stolen in Orlando.
Three of the four people who were in the car are in custody, Ruiz said. Deputies did not release the names or ages of the people involved.
No injuries were reported, Ruiz said.
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Johnson will draw the start Monday against the Kings, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic Detroit reports.
After coming off the bench for the Pistons past three games, Johnson moves back into the starting lineup, bumping James Ennis to the bench. Johnson's move to the starting lineup could lead to a slight uptick in minutes.
Florida Medical Center is paying tribute to its dedicated physicians on Doctor’s Day, which is celebrated to recognize the contribution physicians make to their patients and the community.
The physicians at Florida Medical Center enjoyed a special lunch and dessert spread as a thank you for their tireless work and dedication that they have shown to their patients.
“We thank our physicians for all that they do on a daily basis,” said Trey Abshier, CEO of Florida Medical Center.
CAIRO, May 30 (Reuters) - Islamic State claimed responsibility on Wednesday for a knife and shooting attack in the Belgian city of Liege, but provided no evidence for its claim.
It said in an online statement a "soldier of the caliphate" had carried out the attack on Tuesday which killed two policewomen and a bystander.
Islamic State regularly claims attacks that are thought to be Islamist-inspired, often without providing any proof the group was involved. (Reporting by Ali Abdelaty, John Davison Editing by Catherine Evans)
2017 is the year of Gaga
To celebrate her Grammy performance with Metallica, Lady Gaga got an enormous back tattoo.
Gaga shared the tattoo on Instagram yesterday of her brand new moth tattoo that refers to Metallica’s new single “Moth into Flame” from their new album Hardwired… to Self Destruct.
“The Moth & Metallica #ink #tattoo #MothIntoFlame #MetalliGa #metal #grammys,” she captioned the photo.
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1st John Hickey (16) 39pts
2nd Stephen McDermott (4) 38pts
3rd Paul Kavanagh (14) 38pts 2's Stephen McDermott, Mick Horan, Paul Kavanagh, William
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1st Susan Tarpey (21) 40pts
2nd Colettte Woods (25) 39pts
3rd Gretta Foran (19) 36pts.
The Midweek Senior Open continues every Wednesday with presentation in Clubhouse at 4pm. Open week this year runs from Saturday, August 26, to our final day on Sunday, September 3. Full details on our website or by searching Highfield Golf and Country Club on Facebook. All welcome to what promises to be a great week of golf.
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MORRIS, Minnesota– A 94-year-old man mourning the death of his wife decided to do something wonderful: fill his backyard with the sound of children’s laughter.
Keith Davison lost his wife of 66 years to cancer last year. He told KARE-TV, “You just can’t imagine what it’s like. You cry a lot. That’s just the way it is, because she’s not here.”
So, the retired judge decided to fill his life and the lives of others with something positive. This past spring, he had an in-ground pool installed in his yard, and the neighborhood children love it.
Davison, who has three children, but no grandchildren, enjoys having the kids and their parents around.
One of the parents told him, “You kind of adopted our whole neighborhood of kids, these are your grandkids.”
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Rep. Brent Crane, R-Nampa, joined advocates against human trafficking and a handful of other lawmakers Jan. 11 at a Statehouse news conference to announce planned legislation. Betsy Z. Russell The Spokesman-Review
COFFEE COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) – Three teenagers missing out of Coffee County may be travelling together.
The sheriff’s department is search for two 16-year-old girls—Katrina Blackburn, of Coffee County, and Kaylee Stephens, of Cannon County—and a 15-year-old boy—Nicholas Brazier, of Coffee County.
They were last seen in Coffee County on November 30, 2017 and are believed to be in a tan 2000 four-door Toyota Corolla with Tennessee tag number 3G9 9H6.
Blackburn is white, 5 feet 7 inches tall, and weighs 15 lbs with brown hair and hazel eyes.
Stephens is white, 5 feet 3 inches tall, and weighs 140 lbs with brown hair and blue eyes.
Brazier is white, 6 feet tall, and weighs 120 lbs with black hair and hazel eyes.
The three missing teenagers have been seen in Florida but were possibly spotted in Chattanooga.
If you have any information, please call the Coffee County Sheriff’s Department and ask for Investigator James Sherrill, Investigator Kelly Smith, or Deputy Brandon Reed at 931-728-3591.
ISLAMABAD — A Pakistani rights group has appealed on Indonesia to free on humanitarian grounds a terminally ill Pakistani convict on death row.
The Justice Project Pakistan, which opposes capital punishment, said in a statement Thursday that 54-year-old Zulfiqar Ali could soon die after his health deteriorated while in a Jakarta prison hospital.
There was no immediate response from Indonesia.
Ali was arrested in November 2004 and later convicted on drug smuggling charges which carry the death sentence in Indonesia. The rights group claims his trial was unfair and that he was wrongfully convicted.
Sarah Belal, executive director at Justice Project Pakistan, said they cannot save Ali’s life but are trying to help him “die a free man.”
Pakistani President Mamnoon Hussain has asked Indonesia President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo to pardon Ali.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Roseanne Barr is partly blaming Ambien for the tweet that led to her show’s cancellation, but the maker of the insomnia drug quickly retorted that “racism is not a known side effect.”
Hours after ABC axed her show for her offensive tweet about former Obama adviser Valerie Jarrett — and quickly breaking a promise to stay off Twitter — the comedian was back on the social media platform.
She urged people not to defend her and said of her Jarrett tweet that she was “ambien tweeting” at 2 a.m.
That led to the response on Twitter by the drug maker Sanofi.
By DAVID BAUDER, AP Media Writer
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Three Del Ray restaurants are getting praise for what they’re bringing to the table, hot off of Taste of Del Ray.
Junction Bakery & Bistro and Stomping Ground both landed a place on the Washington Post’s recent list of the “40 most essential restaurant dishes of 2017.”
Junction won for its “general tso’s cauliflower,” a vegetarian and vegan friendly version of a Chinese takeout favorite. Stomping Ground, meanwhile, won for its “Not So Classic” fried chicken biscuit, which pairs a classic southern sandwich with za’atar, hot sauce, honey, red onion and tahini.
They aren’t the only Mount Vernon Avenue restaurants winning praise.
Late in May, Holy Cow also gained recognition from the Washington Post for its “The Southern” burger, which tops its beef with pimento cheese, Cajun remoulade and a fried green tomato.
Galway bay fm newsroom – Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Brendan Kelly as the new Bishop of Galway, Kilmacduagh and Kilfenora.
The post of Bishop of Galway has been vacant for over a year since the retirement of Bishop Martin Drennan in July 2016.
Speaking at Galway Cathedral in the past hour, Bishop Kelly says he’s ‘still somewhat in shock’ at his appointment to the diocese.
Since Bishop Drennan’s retirement, the diocese has been run by Parish Priest of Moycullen, Canon Michael McLoughlin.
In the wake of the mayor of Tajikistan's capital getting sidelined, his allies are now systematically being cleared out of jobs in and near the government. On February 13, the executive committee of President Emomali Rahmon's People's Democratic Party assembled and decided to remove six leading party apparatchiks.
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“Arise and take our stand for freedom as in the olden time.” Winston Churchill
“Proclaim Liberty throughout All the land unto All the Inhabitants Thereof.” Inscription on the Liberty Bell
Serena Williams is finally happy with the way she looks.
The 36-year-old tennis champion and mother of daughter Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr. had stated in 2004 that she aimed to slim down to a size 4. She no longer has that wish.
"Oh God, I'll never be a size 4!" she told Harper's Bazaar U.K. in an interview published in the magazine's July 2018 issue, which hits newsstands on Thursday and features a photo of a black swimsuit-clad Williams on the cover.
"Why would I want to do that, and be that? This is me, and this is my weapon and machine," she said, gesturing towards her bicep. "But I love that I said that, because I can understand. I can show Olympia that I struggled, but now I'm happy with who I am and what I am and what I look like...Olympia was born and she had my arms, and instead of being sad and fearful about what people would say about her, I was just so happy."
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ZURICH, April 28 Swiss bank UBS kicked off 2017 with a 79 percent jump in net profit as a brighter outlook boosted its investment bank and client trading in its core wealth management business.
Switzerland's biggest bank and the world's largest wealth manager said on Friday net profit for the first three months of 2017 was 1.3 billion Swiss francs ($1.31 billion). This overshot the average estimate of 919 million francs in a Reuters poll of seven analysts, beating even the highest forecast.
"While the global recovery is likely to continue, macroeconomic uncertainty, geopolitical tensions and divisive politics pose risks that may affect client sentiment and transaction volumes," UBS said in a statement. (Reporting by Brenna Hughes Neghaiwi and Joshua Franklin; Editing by Michael Shields)
BENGALURU: Indian Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar has welcomed the "calm" on the Line of Control (LoC) and said, India wants to have friendly relationship with Pakistan. He, however, added that this does not mean India will not be prepared for any eventuality.
Responding to a question on reports of ceasefire violations declining since General Qamar Bajwa took charge of Pakistan army last November, the Defence Minister said he appreciates that the new Pakistani General has managed to make his forces understand their neighbour's concerns.
"We wish to have good relationship with Pakistan and China. There should be no reason why we should be fighting and consider them with doubt. As far as I am concerned, I don't consider any action as doubt. If he has kept calm, then I welcome it.
"But that doesn't mean I will not be prepared. My preparedness is an independent exercise, which is not offensive. It is for my defence," the minister said.
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MARK MY WORDS: AN EVENING WITH LARRY WILMORE. 7:30 p.m. Host of “Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air” and former host of Comedy Central’s “The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore.” Mark Twain House and Museum, 351 Farmington Ave., Hartford. $35 and $31.50. VIP reception at 6:30 p.m., $75, includes ticket. (860) 247-0998
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‘VINCENT: A PORTRAIT BY POSTMAN ROULIN.’ 1 p.m. Ted Zalewski portrays in the postman in this presentation based on extensive research into Vincent van Gogh’s life and letters. A good introduction to the movie, “Loving Vincent,” which will be presented Thursday, June 14 at 1 p.m. Bristol Public Library, 5 High St., Bristol. No charge. RSVP. (860) 584-7787 ext. 2023.
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‘COMEDIANS.’ Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. Directed by Johnny Peifer of Bristol. Hole in the Wall Theater, 116 Main St., New Britain. (860) 229-3049. hitw.tix.com. After 8 p.m., parking is free at Szczesny Garage on Chestnut Street, next to police station.
Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim yells to his players in the first half an NCAA college basketball game against Virginia in Syracuse, N.Y., Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018. Nick Lisi AP Photo
The roundabout project at 15th Street East and Martin Luther King Blvd. is delayed until the end of July. Tiffany Tompkins ttompkins@bradenton.com
A boost in equipment sales propelled Caterpillar's first-quarter profit, as a strong global economy helped support construction and energy industry projects.
The maker of heavy equipment and machinery also greatly increased its outlook for the year, citing an upbeat global markets, better pricing and demand.
Profit rose eightfold to $1.67 billion, or $2.74 per share, while revenue surged 31 percent to $12.86 billion. The results topped Wall Street expectations.
Construction equipment sales rose 38 percent during the quarter, while energy and transportation equipment sales rose 26 percent. North America remained the company's biggest market, with its Asia/Pacific region coming in as its next biggest.
Looking ahead, the Deerfield, Illinois company boosted its full-year outlook by $2 to a range of $9.75 to $10.75 per share.
There was hardly a dry eye in the house, as Coalburn Primary waved goodbye to its head teacher, William Scott.
After 18 years of service at Coalburn and a total of 40 years in education, Mr Scott had decided the time was right to go.
Staff and pupils held a surprise fun afternoon party for him.
Mr Scott told the Gazette: “It hardly seems like 18 years since the Gazette photographer came in to take my photo on arrival in the school. It has been a pleasure and a privilege to work with such a wonderful group of staff, parents and children. As I said at the summer assembly there is such a wonderful spirit in the school.”
The Gazette echoes the children cries of ‘have a great retirement.’
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Press events are always exciting for us! Last week, John Alas managed to get some free time to attend Grinding Gear Games's event forupcoming update -
While the online action RPG has been exclusive to PC, this update sees the game expand out to consoles. John's got the very latest on this update, so check out his thoughts from the press event to find out just what he thought!
We aim to offer wine drinkers in the UK an indispensable guide to the best wine shops and wine lists on the high street.
‘Things are changing fast in British retail, and wine is no exception. The aim of these awards is to celebrate and champion the very best wine retailers out there, rewarding imagination, drive, creativity, energy, evangelism – and even hedonism. After all, one of the primary duties of wine is to be fun.’ – Peter Richards MW, Chairman of the Decanter Retailer Awards
British police investigating Harvey Weinstein are now looking at two further allegations of sexual assault, sources said.
The most recent allegations were made to police in November, but have only now been made public.
Both allegations are thought to relate to the same woman, who is the ninth to report Weinstein to UK police for alleged sexual assault.
One the two attacks is alleged to have taken place in Westminster in 2011 while the other was outside of the jurisdiction of the UK and will be passed on to the relevant force, Scotland Yard said.
A spokeswoman for the Metropolitan Police said: "On November 13 an allegation was received that the man sexually assaulted a woman (Victim 9) in Westminster in 2011 and outside the jurisdiction of the UK in 2010.
"The second allegation will be passed to the relevant police force in due course."
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Promising a more environmentally friendly kind of music festival, Rock the Green returns for another year of music, community and (hopefully) sun. The stacked music lineup will feature national acts Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals, Barns Courtney, Mondo Cozmo, Baoi, as well as locals Reyna, Girls Rock MKE, Evan Christian and more. The festival’s green components will include locally sourced, organic food, complimentary refillable water cans, various forms of alternative energy and waste reclamation stations, all of which contribute to the event’s near-zero waste mission.
MOBILE, AL (WKRG) — It was a night of deja vu as Mobile’s current mayor and former mayor squared off once again.
Mayor Sandy Stimpson and former Mayor Sam Jones, who ran against each other four years ago, participated in WKRG’s Mayoral Debate on Monday night at Davidson High School.
Stimpson and Jones sparred over topics selected jointly by News 5’s Peter Albrecht and the people of Mobile, who submitted questions to WKRG’s Facebook Page.
"You don't need to fact check crime in Mobile," says Jones, responding to Stimpson. #WKRGDebate — WKRG (@WKRG) August 14, 2017
Stimpson on Jobs: "The businesses that have come here in the last three years are Amazon and Walmart." #WKRGDebate — WKRG (@WKRG) August 14, 2017
The lead question concerned crime, which was followed by an array of topics, including jobs, GulfQuest, transportation, and more.
You can watch the debate above.
There are no definitive plans just yet for a Virginia casino. (Source: file photo)
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - The Pamunkey Indian Tribe is considering whether to build a $700 million resort and casino in Virginia.
Media outlets report that the tribe is looking at potential sites for the project but has no definitive plans.
The Department of Interior granted federal recognition to the Pamunkey in 2015, allowing the possibility of casinos through a separate approval process. Virginia currently has no casinos.
The Pamunkey's bid for federal recognition was opposed by MGM Resorts, which runs a new casino just outside the nation's capital in Maryland.
The tribe was considered the most powerful in the Powhatan Paramount Chiefdom, which greeted the English settlers at Jamestown, and claims Pocahontas among its lineage.
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On the same day a bus load of casino employees headed to Queen's Park to show the government they're ready to work, Caesars Windsor announced shows will be postponed and hotel bookings cancelled through May 19th.
"They're starving us out," said Manuel Cardoso, 1st vice-president of Unifor Local 444.
The union representing 2,300 casino employees organized a trip to Queen's Park on Tuesday, to show their support of Windsor West MPP Lisa Gretzky's member's statement.
More to come.
March 19 (Reuters) - MR BRICOLAGE SA:
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YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – According to a report by the Youngstown-Warren Regional Chamber of Commerce investments and jobs coming into the Valley showed a marked increase last year.
According to date compiled by the Regional Chamber and its economic development partners, 111 projects resulted in $1.9 billion invested, resulting in 1,253 new jobs and 3,092 retained jobs last year. In 2015, 78 projects resulted in $93 million invested and 1,006 new jobs.
The largest project is the Lordstown Energy Center in Trumbull County at $900 million. Other highlights of the report include a $16.7 million increase in exports, $24 million in transportation/infrastructure funding, $27 million in public works funding, and a $600,000 brownfield grant.
While the Valley’s investment numbers increased, the State of Ohio reported a down year in 2016 compared to 2015 with about $2 billion less in investment and 3,000 fewer jobs, according to the Regional Chamber’s report.
In order to make the former Guyana Broadcasting Corporation building on High Street safe to occupy, the Ministry of Social Protection will expend over $1 billion on repairs.
According to ministry spokesperson Terrence Esseboom, the ministry plans to relocate all of its offices to that building in 2018 and as such has earmarked $1 billion in the 2017 budget for repairs. While he was not…to continue reading this article, please subscribe. Already a subscriber ? Sign In.
Wyoming inmate, 51, dies after lengthy illness
TORRINGTON, Wyo. (AP) — A 51-year-old Wyoming inmate has died after a lengthy illness.
The Wyoming Department of Corrections says Frank Eugene Villarreal died Sunday at a medium correctional facility in Torrington. He was sentenced out of Carbon County in August 2016 and was serving a four- to eight-year term for aggravated assault and battery. He also had four remaining drug-related sentences to serve.
Prison officials did not release any other information about Villarreal's illness. An autopsy has been ordered.
Tonight, skies will be clear and we will have little to no chance for rain. It will not be as cold tonight. Temperatures will still get down to the 40s for Southwest Louisiana, so we should not see any freezing temperatures. If you head out tonight, you will still need to grab a light jacket. As we go through this week, the weather will be nothing less than perfect! We will have lots of sunshine and little to no chance for rain. We are on a gradual warming trend.
Russia's main intelligence agency says it has foiled a plot led by two Soviet-born militants fighting for the Islamic State group in Syria.
The FSB said in a statement on Monday it arrested four people suspected of plotting a series of attacks, two of whom were supposed to blow themselves up on Moscow's transit system and in a shop. The FSB said they discovered a lab outside Moscow where improvised explosive devices were made.
The intelligence agency said the attacks were directed by two senior militants who fight on the side of IS in Syria and hail from the former Soviet Union.
The suspects arrested outside Moscow were not identified, but the FSB said one of them is a Russian national and three others are from Central Asia.
April 3 Fiducian Group Ltd:
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After having to cancel the fireworks show on Dec. 31, 2016 due to high winds, Port Colborne set off its fireworks on Jan. 1, 2017 instead. The parking lot of the Vale Health and Wellness Centre was packed with cars and the crowd honked and applauded as the fireworks reached their finale.
Presbyterian Manor is inviting community members to thank a veteran who lives there.
The goal is to get 300 cards filed out so each veteran will receive three to four cards.
Here is what you can do; head to presmanor.org, choose a card design you like, type in a personal note about how your freedom makes you feel.
These cards will be printed out and delivered to residents on July 3.
You have from today until June 28 to fill out these cards.
The gesture is free of charge and can make Independence Day special for veterans in Presbyterian Manor.
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LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — Police responded to a reported shooting in Lancaster Township Monday night, according to Lancaster County dispatch.
Manheim Township officers were dispatched to the 400 block of Elmshire Drive.
The call went out around 8:20 p.m.
This story will be updated when more information becomes available.
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KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) – Two maintenance workers at a Kansas water park where a boy was decapitated have been indicted in the case. The park is part of the Texas-based Schlitterbahn chain. The indictments unsealed Wednesday charge David Hughes and John Zalsman with obstruction of justice. Both men pleaded not guilty Wednesday in Wyandotte County Court. Hughes was maintenance supervisor at the Schlitterbahn water park in Kansas City, Kansas, and Zalsman was on the maintenance staff. Ten-year-old Caleb Schwab was killed while riding the 17-story Verruckt waterslide in July 2016. The Kansas City Star reports the indictment involves whether a brake mat meant to slow the rafts on the Verruckt was repaired after it fell off days before Caleb was killed. The men allegedly told Kansas Bureau of Investigation agents the brake mat never existed but the indictment says a video showed it had been on the ride.
The red hot Sixers have a chance to advance to the second round of the playoffs with a win over the Miami Heat on Tuesday night.
And most people think they won’t stop there, including Philly legend Allen Iverson.
Appearing on ESPN‘s First Take, A.I. expressed his belief that the 76ers can win the 2018 title.
“I think we got the talent, the coaching staff, and we definitely got the fan support,” Iverson told Stephen A Smith.
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With Dougherty County now under a State of Emergency, if you and your family do need to take shelter from Alberto, a church has opened its doors for you to do just that.
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Reverend Jesse Jackson is holding a news conference at 3:30 p.m. Monday to discuss a number of topics.
The news conference is being held at the Christian Methodist Episcopal Headquarters located at 4466 Elvis Presley Blvd.
Jackson is expected to address several relevant topics including Mayor Jim Strickland's report card on disparities in minority participation with city contracts.
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Subscribers will have access to all of NBC's Olympics coverage, but content in their Olympics collection will be ranked based on their preferences. Hulu is also putting together other collections of content that will compile highlights and clips from the Games.
Comcast announced earlier this month that it's also giving Xfinity subscribers some useful and exclusive ways to view Olympic coverage. Its offerings include a feature that will let users jump into a live broadcast at any point and restart it from the beginning as well as "virtual channels" that will be centered on both specific sports and themes like "biggest upsets" and "funniest moments." Additionally, Olympics fans can catch some Olympic preview shows over on Netflix and NBC is releasing VR coverage of the Games that will work on a number of devices.
With so much Olympic coverage available for viewers to watch, Hulu's personalization tools are definitely useful. The Olympic Games kick off on February 8th and run through the 25th.
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Taylor (back) was sidelined once again during Wednesday's practice, Matt Barrows of the Sacramento Bee reports.
Taylor has been dealing with the injury for roughly a week now and with it being so early in offseason programs, the 49ers will likely be extra cautious with their wideout. As a result, it wouldn't be surprising if Taylor missed at least a handful more practices to make sure he's at full strength prior to training camp. For now, it's simply a situation to monitor over the summer.
A Brexit transition deal has been agreed which will allow talks on the future trade relationship between the EU and UK to be triggered later this week. Speaking in Birmingham Prime Minister Theresa May said: "I think what this shows is that with goodwill on both sides, working hard, we can get an arrangement for the future which will be in the interests of the UK and in the interests of the European Union and it will be good for all parts of the UK.".
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HAMILTON, Bermuda -- Police officials in Bermuda are confirming that they have found the body of missing U.S. student Mark Dombroski.
Acting Assistant Commissioner James Howard of the Bermuda Police Services declined to provide certain details, including how authorities believe he may have died during a visit to the British island territory.
The freshman at Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia was in Bermuda on a trip with the university's rugby team for an international tournament. He went missing early Sunday morning about 1 a.m. from outside a popular pub known as The Dog House bar, CBS Philadelphia reports.
The discovery of his body Monday was announced at a news conference after a day of searching that involved members of the 19-year-old's family, volunteers and local authorities.
Dombroski was from the Philadelphia suburb of Media.
Puerto Rico’s Senate has ordered government agencies to explain why tens of thousands of people in rural areas remain without power or appropriate shelter as anger grows about the lack of basic services more than seven months after Hurricane Maria.
The agencies have five days to present a plan on how and when they will address the needs of rural towns.
The order comes as police in a small mountain town blocked power crews from leaving on Tuesday while residents demanded they stay to restore electricity service that many still lack.
The standoff ended after the power company promised it would keep crews in Las Piedras until service is fully restored. The crews were obeying company orders to head off to another town.
Top artwork from Riverside County high school students is being exhibited at the Riverside Art Museum in downtown Riverside until May 20.
The work is part of the 56th Annual Riverside County High School Art Show. Winners of the show are set to be announced at a May 16 awards ceremony. Both dates have changed from what was originally scheduled.
There were more than 330 entries and 47 finalists for the show, which is presented by The Press-Enterprise and the museum. Riverside County high school students in public and private schools were eligible for the contest.
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Back by popular demand, there is another fabric show in Wragby next month.
Bringing the new season’s wools, silks, cottons, polyesters, synthetic furs and more, the event will take place next Wednesday, February 7.
Call in to the town hall in Louth Road between 10am and 3pm to see what is on offer.
The event is hosted by Wragby WI and refreshments will be available.
Admission is free.
Thieves break into Kelantan MB’s office
KOTA BARU, April 18 ― The offices of the Kelantan Mentri Besar and State Government Treasury at the Kota Darul Naim Complex were broken into Sunday night.
Syazwan Mohd Hasan, the private secretary of the Kelantan Mentri Besar confirmed the incident and said it was realised yesterday morning by the security guard.
“A report was made at the Kota Baru Police Station at 9.30am. A preliminary investigation revealed that some cash was missing,” he said.
Syazwan said no documents were reported missing.
Meanwhile, Kelantan Police acting chief SAC Din Ahmad confirmed receipt of a police report on the incident. ― Bernama
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Khartoum — The National Assembly will discuss, tomorrow, Monday, the report of the Emergency Committee on the Government Performance for the first half of 2017 and the future plans for 2018.
The Assembly will, also review the report of the Financial Committee on the statement of the Minister of Finance and Economic Planning on the performance and the plans of the ministry.
On Tuesday and Wednesday, the MPs will hear to reports of performance of the Social Affairs, information, Foreign Affairs, Energy, Industry, Health and Culture.
The Assembly Affairs Committee, chaired by Prof. Ibrahim Ahmed Omer discussed in its regular meeting the requested arrangements to discuss the State's General Budget for 2018 which is expected to be tabled before the MPs in the end of the current week.
BEAUTY: Campaigners have targeted modelling contests such as Miss England
Within days of darts and Formula 1 pit girls being axed by sports bosses, campaigners targeted modelling contests such as Miss England.
They claim they are “sexist” and “demean” those taking part. The killjoys’ demand sparked outrage from thousands of women who enter the Miss England competition every year.
Carina Tyrrell won the contest in 2014 and finished in the top five at Miss World the same year – while she was studying medicine at Cambridge University.
Speaking last night Carina, 28, said she believes that beauty pageants “empower” women to grow in confidence.
Quality Keowee waterfront home constructed by Lee Bolding in the established community of Waterside Crossing. Meticulously constructed, this home offers numerous specialty features that set it apart from the rest. It feels like a vacation every day with plenty of space to enjoy kayaking, paddle boarding or simply lounging on the natural sand shoreline. This unique beach produces gentle waves that remind you of your favorite vacation. The home features a warm, inviting entry that draws you into its open, spacious floorplan. A cathedral living area offers a stone fireplace surrounded by Hickory book shelves and extends to the sunroom with windows overlooking the lakefront. A chef's delight, the gourmet kitchen features an open island and easily flows among all of the main gathering areas of the home. Towering glass windows and French doors run alongside the lakeside and the ironwood deck. There's an abundance of natural light with lake views from most bedrooms and living areas of the home.
Kentucky fans held up cutouts of Coach John Calipari and Quade Green during the SEC Tournament quarterfinals on March 9. Calipari will be taking Green and his teammates to the Bahamas this August to prepare for next season. Alex Slitz aslitz@herald-leader.com
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The Wisconsin Singer/Songwriter Series will present CLAUDIA SCHMIDT & SALLY ROGERS on Friday, May 5th. The event will take place at the UNITARIAN CHURCH - NORTH, 13800 North Port Washington Road in Mequon - just south of Pioneer Road. Tickets are $17 in advance, $10 for students ( at all times) or $21 at the door.
Discounts of $1 (off at the door price) per donated food items ( up to a maximum of 4 ) will be given at the door.
Coffee, water, juices, and snacks will be available. All seating is general admission
Aubameyang and Mkhitaryan start for Arsenal v Everton
Arsenal handed a full debut to record signing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in Saturday's Premier League match against Everton.
Aubameyang completed a £56million switch from Borussia Dortmund on transfer deadline day and the striker will lead the Gunners attack despite Arsene Wenger claiming he was struggling with illness in the build-up to the match.
Fellow recent recruit Henrikh Mkhitaryan also makes his first Arsenal start, with Mesut Ozil completing the front three on the back of signing a lucrative new contract at Emirates Stadium.
Everton boss Sam Allardyce has selected his own deadline day capture, on-loan Manchester City defender Eliaquim Mangala, in a back three.
Arsenal lie sixth in the Premier League, eight points behind Chelsea in fourth after suffering a 3-1 loss at struggling Swansea City in midweek.
April 28 Jilin Zixin Pharmaceutical Co Ltd :
* Sees net profit for H1 2017 to increase by 435.6 percent to 484.3 percent, or to be 110 million yuan to 120 million yuan, compared to net profit of the same period in 2016 (20.5 million yuan)
* Comments that increased sales of medicine business is the main reason for the forecast
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Mary Meeker has published her anticipated internet trends report of 2018. This year, the Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers partner released 284 slides in rapid succession, covering everything from smartphone behavior in the U.S. to tech company competition in China . Some takeaways:The most popular courses on learning platform Coursera last year were (in descending order):
New militant group threatens Niger Delta oil war
– They may not be Deltans – Okowa STRIKING self-assurance, a penchant for hyperbole and a working knowledge of Latin – these are the hallmarks of the latest group of militants to emerge in Nigeria’s oil-rich Niger Delta. The New Delta Avengers are named in a nod to the Niger Delta Avengers who last year […]
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When spending money, you're hoping that what you see is what you get. However often times when it comes to banks, services, or other products there are hidden fees that aren't apparent, resulting in your finances to get off balance.
Michael Markey Jr., co-founder and owner of Legacy Financial Network discusses how to look out for hidden fees, and help you save money.
To learn more about how to manage your finances, Legacy Financial is hosting workshops at multiple locations on the following dates:
October 7: KDL Grandville Branch, 10:30 a.m.
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October 11: Muskegon Area District Library, Norton Shores, 6:30 p.m.
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A 24-year-old Ottawa man was arrested and charged with impaired driving a day after Boxing Day, according to the Ontario Provincial Police.
Steve Von Deschwanden was stopped by police after he was allegedly seen speeding on John Street in the township of Madawaska Valley, west of Ottawa, on Dec. 27 around 12:10 a.m.
The young man was released on a promise to appear in a Killaloe court.
His vehicle was towed and his licence was suspended.
A donation to help the future of the manufacturing workforce. Georgian College received a donation of $40,000 US ($52,569.80 CAD) From President Dan Ferko of Sirco Machinery Company Limited. In a release the funds go toward the Gene Haas Scholarship for students in the Mechanical Technician – Precision Skills program who achieve an average of 75% or higher in their third semester. Since 2014, the Gene Haas Foundation has generously donated over $134,000 and over 100 students have benefited from the scholarship. This year 32 students each received $1717 in awards and scholarships courtesy of the foundation.
A Leduc County man is charged with second-degree murder and indignity to human remains after his son was killed Thursday.
An autopsy concluded Mohammad Ayaghchi, 32, died by homicide, RCMP said in a Monday news release. Charged is his father, Hossein Ayaghchi, 59, who is scheduled to appear in Leduc provincial court for a bail hearing March 29.
At 10:40 p.m. Thursday, RCMP were called to a rural house in Leduc County after hearing a man had been shot, police said. Officers found a dead man outside the house and arrested the man’s father. Police said they are not seeking anyone else in connection with the killing.
RCMP said they’re not releasing more information because the matter is now before the court.
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CHICAGO — A woman was sexually assaulted in the Lakeview neighborhood by a man she met earlier at a bar, reported DNAInfo.
The woman told police she was attacked by the man in her apartment in the 500 block of West Oakdale.
The man also robbed her, stealing some of her personal property, including her cellphone.
Police are interviewing someone in connection with the assault but no names are being released.
Gov. Robert Bentley makes a policy visit to the Limestone Correctional Facility in April. Bentley had proposed spending $800 million to build four new prisons that would hold 4,000 inmates each, and a new women's prison.
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By TONIA HILL
Staff Writer
A man was shot Monday night, Feb. 13, on the 4700 Block of South Drexel Avenue.
According to the Chicago Police Department, the victim was standing on the sidewalk around 9 p.m. when he heard shots and felt pain. The victim sustained a gunshot wound to the left foot.
A friend took him to St. Bernard Hospital, 326 W. 64th St., in stable condition. No one is in custody. Police are investigating.
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Officials in Charlottesville, Virginia, have denied a permit requested by an organizer of the August white nationalist protest that turned violent.
The Richmond Times-Dispatch reports (http://bit.ly/214yLJ2 ) that City Manager Maurice Jones wrote Monday that the “proposed demonstration or special event will present a danger to public safety.”
Jason Kessler, a Charlottesville resident who was the primary organizer of the Aug. 12 protest, called “Unite the Right,” requested the permit last month to hold a two-day rally for the event’s one-year anniversary.
In his application, Kessler described the event purpose as a “rally against government civil rights abuse and failure to follow security plans for political dissidents.”
Jones wrote that “no reasonable allocation of city funds or resources can guarantee that event participants will be free of any ‘threat of violence.'”
Nicki Minaj confirmed that her much talked about new banger “Chun-Li” has sold over 500,000 copies in the United States which means her gold plaque from the Recording Industry Association of America, RIAA, is on the way.
“Chun-Li has been certified GOLD. Thank you to everyone for your support,” Nicki wrote on Instagram.
Nicki Minaj says she recorded the song in five minutes while vibing with her producers in the studio. Now “Chin-Li” is one of her biggest hits after peaking in the top ten on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Congrats Nicki! Peep the “Chun Li” Video below!
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March 31Zhejiang Vie Science & Technology Co Ltd :
* Says net profit for FY 2017 Q1 to increase by 40 percent to 70 percent, or to be 31.3 million yuan to 38 million yuan, compared to net profit of FY 2016 Q1 (22.4 million yuan)
* Says increased sales revenue as main reason for the forecast
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/CpDUxO
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
Yesterday at the Augmented World Expo in Santa Clara, California, Qualcomm announced a new chip specifically designed for standalone augmented reality and virtual reality devices : the Snapdragon XR1. Ars Technica reports:
Manufacturing in New York state expanded more slowly this month than it did in March, but factory hiring looked strong. The Federal Reserve Bank of New York says its Empire State Manufacturing Survey fell to 5.2 in April from 16.4 in March and a two-year high 18.7 in February.
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Dak Prescott threw three touchdown passes and the Dallas Cowboys beat New York 30-10 to spoil Steve Spagnuolo's debut as interim coach and the return of quarterback Eli Manning to the Giants' starting lineup.
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St. Georges first baseman Aidan Riley can't handle an off-line throw as Caravel's in the fourth inning of the Bucs' 6-5 win in the 9 innings in a DIAA state tournament quarterfinal Wednesday at Caravel. Caravel evened the score at 3 on the play. William Bretzger, The News Journal
His Excellency The Governor General Sir S. W. Tapley Seaton, GCMG, CVO, QC, JP today (Friday) received at Government House tow Ambassadors who presented their credentials to him.
Firstly, His Excellency Jesus Sierra Victoria, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Panama to the Organisation of American States (OAS) presented his credentials.
Next, His Excellency Vladimir Eisenbruk of the Czech Republic presented his credentials. He was accompanied by this wife, Mrs. Helena Eisenbruk.
Both Panama and Czech Republic are countries with dynamic economies and their representatives are seeking to strengthen the relationships of their countries with St. Kitts and Nevis.
Both Ambassadors will participate in our postponed 34th Anniversary of Independence Celebrations on 7th, October, 2017. The Ambassador of Panama is based in Washington D.C., U.S.A and the Ambassador of the Czech Republic is based in Havana, Cuba.
"It's important we show solidarity with causes with believe in, not just sitting around, smoking a cigarette, having a drink and complaining about things," said Syracuse resident John Woodman. "We've seen great progress at Onondaga Lake.
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NEW DELHI:- China has issued a travel advisory to its nationals visiting India, the first such warning after the Doklam standoff, warning them about denial of visas to visit “restricted areas” like the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The Chinese Embassy in India issued the advisory, the third in four months, for Chinese tourists in India. The warning was posted on the embassy’s website and detailed several situations the embassy handled recently in which Chinese tourists were denied entry or investigated while travelling in India, state-run Global Times reported.–INP
BOSTON (AP) — The estranged husband of former Massachusetts Senate President Stan Rosenberg has pleaded not guilty to sexual assault and other charges.
Bryon Hefner was released on personal recognizance Tuesday after appearing in Suffolk Superior Court to face charges of sexual assault, distributing nude photos without consent and criminal lewdness.
He was also ordered to stay away from the alleged victims and the Massachusetts State House. His trial was scheduled for March 2019.
Several men have accused Hefner of misconduct, prompting Rosenberg to step down as Senate leader in December. The Amherst Democrat is still a member of the Senate, and the two have since separated.
An independent investigation continues into whether Rosenberg violated Senate rules.
Hefner's attorney has said his client intends to contest the evidence and witnesses against him.
Chelsea are ready to bid £60million for Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk, who is also a target for Manchester City. (Daily Express)
Manchester United are planning a combined £145m deal for Atletico Madrid pair Antoine Griezmann and Saul Niguez. (The Times)
United's deal for Benfica's Victor Lindelof could mean the end of Chris Smalling's Old Trafford career, with Everton and Arsenal monitoring his situation. (Daily Star)
Liverpool could target Leipzig's Emil Forsberg after being frustrated in their pursuit of Borussia Dortmund's Christian Pulisic. (Daily Mirror)
Arsenal have joined Chelsea, Manchester City and Juventus in the race to sign Sevilla's Steven N'Zonzi. (Daily Express)
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Police say an 8-year-old girl has not been seen since Tuesday afternoon and that she could be in danger.
Kamiah Levert was last seen at 3 p.m. at the swimming pool at Mark Tromba City Park on Mandalay Avenue in the South Collinwood neighborhood on the East Side.
Police believe Levert may have left the park with two other girls.
Anyone with information is asked to contact investigators at 216-623-5418.
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MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – The Minnesota Timberwolves announced on Wednesday they’ve signed guard Derrick Rose for the 2018-19 season.
The Timberwolves reached an agreement to bring back Rose shortly after NBA free agency started earlier this week. He was originally signed by the Timberwolves as a free agent for last season back on March 8.
Rose appeared in 25 regular season games between playing for Minnesota and Cleveland last season. He averaged 8.4 points per game and shot 43.5 percent from the field. He appeared in all five of the Timberwolves’ playoff games against the Houston Rockets and averaged 14.2 points off the bench while shooting nearly 51 percent from the field.
Rose is a three-time All-Star and had the best season of his career in 2010-11 under current Timberwolves coach Tom Thibodeau, when he earned the NBA MVP award.
SOUTHBURY – A town police officer conducting a patrol check for businesses at 730 Main Street South early Sunday morning saw a silver Honda Accord parked on the right side of the plaza. The car was empty, but inside the…
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. A group of athletes rolled into the New Year with a 10-mile bike ride in Hardin County.
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Hargreaves recorded an interception and had no other stats in Friday's 23-12 preseason loss to the Bengals.
The second-year corner was implored to play more aggressively this coming season by head coach Dirk Koetter, and Hargreaves had taken that to heart through the first two weeks of camp. That encouragingly carried over into the first preseason contest as well, with Hargreaves impressively undercutting an attempted out to A.J. Green in the right side of the end zone and securing the interception. After having been the league's most targeted cornerback last season, Hargreaves should be much more of a productive IDP asset in the coming season with a year of taking lumps under his belt.
Trump Organization Proceeds With Two Major Indonesia Projects
Audio will be available later today.
New York Times Washington correspondent Eric Lipton speaks with NPR's Audie Cornish about how two projects in Indonesia could create conflicts of interest for him as he takes office.
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey says eight soldiers killed near Syrian Kurdish enclave in deadliest day so far since Afrin operation started.
A Massachusetts museum dedicated to Dr. Seuss says it will replace a mural featuring a Chinese character from one of his books after three authors said they would boycott an event due to the "jarring racial stereotype."
The mural features illustrations from the author's first children's book, "And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street."
The museum, which is located in the author's hometown of Springfield, said Thursday that the mural will be replaced by images from later books.
Three children's authors declined an invitation to the museum's inaugural Children's Literature Festival, which was set for Oct. 14 before being canceled. After the museum offered to take down the mural, the authors said they would attend, but the museum has not said if the festival is back on.
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Event time: HOW 1 - Doors: 12:30pm // Show: 1:30pm SHOW 2 - Doors: 5pm // Show 6pm SHOW 3 - Doors: 7:30pm // Show: 8:30pm
Mount Mary University presents CREO 2017
Student Designer Fashion Show
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SHOW 2 - Doors: 5pm // Show 6pm
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CREO is an annual celebration from Mount Mary University’s School of Arts & Design. This fashion show is planned and produced by Mount Mary fashion design and merchandise management students with assistance from Milwaukee’s best production professionals. Fashion designs featured on the runway represent the collections of graduating seniors, current students and designs inspired by the Mount Mary Historic Costume Collection.
Smith was optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Monday.
Smith was recalled ahead of Sunday's game against the Red Sox to act as a long-relief option, and after going unused in the contest, there was some thought he might stick around to make a spot start Monday against the Mets. Instead, those honors will go to Luis Cessa, who was recalled from Triple-A in a corresponding move. After being tagged for eight runs on 12 hits and five walks over 10 innings in his previous three appearances with the Yankees this season, Smith wouldn't have made for an attractive play this week anyway had he been called upon for a spot start.
Mike Busse, left, Jon Atkins, center, and John Holimon, of the Kenosha Parks Department, put up a fence around Library Park in preparation for Food, Folks and Spokes. Gina Robless wrestles with tent fabric blown by the wind of an approaching thunderstorm Wednesday as she and her sister finish setting up a food vendor tent for Food, Folks and Spokes in Library Park.
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STREETSBORO, Ohio — Authorities say a 13-year-old boy has fatally shot his 11-year-old brother in suburban Cleveland, and police are describing the shooting as an apparent "premeditated act."
Streetsboro police say officers were called to a home around 9:30 p.m. Monday. The 11-year-old died at a hospital.
A 13-year-old is facing murder charges after shooting his 11-year old brother in Streetsboro, Ohio, on Monday, police say. WKYC
Police say the 13-year-old has been charged with aggravated murder in Portage County Juvenile Court. Police say the gun used in the slaying was stolen from his grandfather's home.
Police have not said what prompted the teen to shoot his brother.
Streetsboro is roughly 30 miles southeast of downtown Cleveland.
Iggy Azalea is back with her new single, 'Savior.' Fans have been anxiously awaiting for her Quavo collaboration ever since she announced it on January 25.
Feb 2nd! A post shared by Iggy Azalea (@thenewclassic) on Jan 24, 2018 at 9:04pm PST
Watch the full lyric video below:
WARNING: This video contains mature language.
Even though the official music video has not been released yet, we have an odd theory that it will involve a pizza party. The day before releasing the lyric video, Iggy posted three consecutive clips where she struts to the song poolside and features the hashtag #pizzaismysavior.
Three former Grambling State University football players, James Hunter, Frank Lewis and Everson Walls, were among the 25 Finalist for induction into the Black College Football Hall of Fame Class of 2018. The list includes 22 players and three coaches, the Black College Hall of Fame announced on Thursday.
The Finalists were selected from a field of over 150 nominees by a 12-member Selection Committee composed of prominent journalists, commentators, historians, former NFL General Managers and football executives.
“The talent that has come from Black College Football programs is incredible,” said Committee Chairman Roscoe Nance, “and that makes selecting the honorees incredibly difficult. Thanks to our Selection Committee for its dedication and commitment and for the tremendous amount of time and effort that the members put into making these decisions.”
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It's being called the largest estate gift ever received by the London Health Sciences Foundation (LHSF).
On Tuesday, it was announced that former University of Western Ontario economics professor John Knight left the LHSF $5.25 million from his estate.
Knight passed away in January of last year.
Knight's wife Mary, died of ovarian cancer in 2008 and that was the inspiration for the gift.
The funding will lead to new treatments for ovarian cancer.
“This funding will give our team the further resources needed to accelerate and expand our research, and translate our findings into clinical trials that directly impact patients,” said Dr. Gabriel DiMattia in a statement.
“Planned gifts can truly leave a legacy and that is what we have witnessed today,” said LHSF President and CEO John MacFarlane in a news release.
“This donation will immeasurably and positively affect the lives of so many patients and their families for years to come.”
LANCASTER, Pa. (AP)  A man who was shocked by a police officer's stun gun while sitting on a curb in Pennsylvania has filed a lawsuit against the officer and the city's police department.
WCAU-TV reports 27-year-old Sean Williams claims in his lawsuit filed Monday that he was racially profiled and that Lancaster officer Philip Bernot used excessive force in the confrontation that was captured on video.
Officers encountered Williams after responding to a call of a man with a bat who was chasing people in Lancaster on Thursday.
Police say Williams refused to comply with the officer's commands before he was shocked, but Williams says he followed all directions.
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He is seeking $75,000 in damages.
A Lancaster police spokesman declined comment on the lawsuit Tuesday.
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Cold case homicide of the week: Jerome Hudson
Michigan City Police are asking for tips in a cold case homicide from April 1996.
On April 18, 1996, police were dispatched to an alley in the 600 block of Cedar Street.
When they arrived, they located Jerome Hudson lying on the ground deceased. He had been shot.
If you have any information in this case, please contact Lt. Cary Brinkman at 219-874-3221 Ext. 1071.
You can also report any criminal matters to the crime tip hotline at 219-873-1488.
Manipur Congress MLA Ginsuanhau has joined the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, giving a shot in the arm to the BJP-led coalition government in the state. “I have resigned from the Congress and joined the BJP,” Ginsuanhau said during a function at the state BJP office in Imphal on Monday. He was welcomed into the party fold by Chief Minister Nongthombam Biren Singh and Manipur Pradesh BJP president Ksh Bhabananda Singh.
Ginsuanhau was elected from Singhat (ST) constituency of Churachandpur district on Congress ticket in the recent state assembly polls. Out of the 60 Assembly seats in Manipur, the Congress had secured 28 seats while the BJP had won 21 seats and formed the state government with support of four MLAs each of the NPP and the NPF, one MLA of the LJP and one lawmaker each of the Congress and the Trinamool Congress.
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A man set off an improvised explosive in a busy New York subway station, injuring four and sparking panic among commuters during the rush hour.
Mayor Bill de Blasio called yesterday's incident an "attempted terrorist attack" and identified the 27-year-old suspect as Akayed Ullah, who was taken into custody.
The man wore the device that went off shortly after 7am in the subway station, not far from Times Square. He suffered serious burns while the three other victims had minor injuries. This second attack on New Yorkers in six weeks came after a man drove a truck up a bike path on Halloween, killing eight.
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FILE PHOTO: A HNA Group logo is seen on the building of HNA Plaza in Beijing, China February 9, 2018. REUTERS/Jason Lee/File Photo
BERLIN (Reuters) - Chinese conglomerate HNA has cut its stake in Deutsche Bank to 7.9 percent, according to a U.S. regulatory filing.
HNA, the aviation-to-financial services conglomerate, has been selling overseas real estate and some of its biggest financial and strategic investments following a $50 billion acquisition spree over the past two years.
It had already reduced its stake in Deutsche Bank down to around 8.8 percent from roughly 10 percent in February.
HNA's stake in Deutsche Bank is handled by asset manager C-Quadrat.
(Reporting by Victoria Bryan; editing by David Evans)
This week in Chip's Corner, Chip calls for John Grcoe to be fired; the WIVC announces All-Conference football; the Illini have a solid recruiting class for 2017; Dave Martinez signs a six-year deal with the Cards; and another youngster wins at WMPO.
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ATLANTA (AP) — The Democratic National Committee lags its GOP counterpart in fundraising despite the left's grass-roots energy since President Donald Trump's election.
But financial disclosure reports at the start of this election year also show other Democratic groups and many individual candidates are in stronger positions.
The Republican National Committee raised $132.5 million in 2017 and ended the year with almost $39 million on hand and no debt. The Democratic committee took in $66 million and had $6.5 million in cash available, but also owed $6.1 million.
Republicans believe their financial advantage will mean a superior campaign organization as they defend their majorities in Congress.
Democrats say they'll have the resources to win.
Their House campaign committee outraised its GOP counterpart in 2017, and several vulnerable Democratic senators have fundraising edges.
Host Jason Silva recounts the history of mankind from the beginning through a series of discussions of key innovations such as fire, disease control and money, which led to other inventions such as toolmaking and commerce.
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd has informed BSE that HPCL Board at its meeting held on April 17, 2017 has approved resumption of Rajasthan Refinery Project and signing of revised MOU with the Government of Rajasthan for implementation of the project.Source : BSE
Why are there 30 people in the park staring at their phones? #Pokemon. Pokemon started on the Nintendo Game Boy in 1995. Now they're taking over the world.
The opposition parties at Queen’s Park are hoping the Ontario Provincial Police can get to the bottom of how nine power companies bilked ratepayers out of more than $260 million.
As first disclosed by the Star, Progressive Conservative MPP Todd Smith has written to OPP commissioner Vince Hawkes about the “egregious” abuses outlined in last week’s auditor general’s report.
Smith said the PCs had no recourse other than to ask the OPP to investigate. “We don’t know yet (that they will launch a probe). We hope that they will because it doesn’t seem like the government is taking it seriously,” he told reporters.
NDP Leader Andrea Horwath said she was hopeful that police could find some answers for the public.
“I don’t disagree that the OPP should be looking into this,” Horwath said.
April 12 Mazor Robotics Ltd:
* Receives FDA clearance for spinal deformity correction planning software for Mazor X surgical assurance platform
* Mazor X Align will be released to a selection of Mazor X customers in early May
* Early release will be followed by a widespread release during second half of 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom)
A two car crash in Lockport on Monday afternoon has left two people dead. It was at approximately 1:25 p.m. that a grey Chevy was traveling eastbound on the 9th Street Bridge in Lockport, when for unknown reasons the vehicle crossed over into the westbound lane and crashed head on with a Ford pickup truck. The driver and passenger of the Chevy were pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the truck was transported a local hospital. The names of the deceased are being withheld pending notification of next of kin. An investigation into the incident is ongoing.
× Rescue group says 2-month-old puppy stolen from Westfield PetSmart
WESTFIELD, Ind. – An Kokomo- based animal rescue group says a 2-month-old puppy was taken Saturday during an adoption event.
According to a viral Facebook post, “Cleo” was taken from PetSmart located in Greyhound Plaza of Westfield, just north of 146th St. on US 31.
They said a woman around 40, with blonde shoulder length hair wearing a long cream coat stole her during the event.
She is micro chipped and the group said they have filed a report with police.
Germany’s BfV domestic intelligence service has revealed that Chinese intelligence services are using fake LinkedIn profiles to connect with high-ranking German officials and politicians to gather information on them, reports Reuters. Most of the fake profiles used by Chinese intelligence purported to be headhunters, consultants, think-tankers, or scholars and many of their profile photos showed “stylish and visually appealing young men and women.” One profile picture was even taken from an online fashion catalog, according to German officials. In the nine months the BfV has been investigating China’s use of information gathering over LinkedIn, the intelligence service says over 10,000 German citizens had been contacted by the fake profiles used by Chinese intelligence services.MG
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NEW DELHI: After days of hectic negotiations, the JD-S will get the Finance portfolio in Karnataka and the Congress the Home department, highly placed sources in the parties said here today.
The power-sharing arrangement between the two alliance partners is being finalized and is in the final stages, the sources added.
The leaders of the two parties have held five rounds of talks here since yesterday to finalise the portfolio sharing arrangement between the two alliance partners.
Sources said Congress chief Rahul Gandhi is on board on the issue and has spoken to leaders on phone from the United States, where he travelling with his mother, who has gone for a medical check-up.
We have held five rounds of talks with each other and have decided that the JD-S will get the Finance portfolio.
I will be now travelling to Bengaluru to hold further talks within our party, JD-S leader Danish Ali told PTI.
He said he would meet both Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy and former prime minister H D Deve Gowda.
Pastor Walter Moss joins Gary Rivers to talk about the weekend violence in #Charlottesville #Virginia and #race #relations in the United States of America on News Talk 1480 WHBC.
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ARLINGTON (AP) – The mother of a Texas man whom police fatally shot last year says sheriff’s deputies recently turned up at her mother’s home to serve a warrant for the dead man’s arrest. Dee Crane told The Associated Press Wednesday that Tarrant County deputies came to the house in Arlington this month, upsetting her family “all over again.” Sheriff’s office spokesman David McClelland hasn’t responded to messages seeking comment. Tavis Crane, a black 23-year-old, was killed in February 2017. Authorities say he ran over an Arlington police officer while attempting to flee a traffic stop. Another officer, Craig Roper, fatally shot Crane in his car. Both officers are white. Crane’s two-year-old daughter and two friends were also in the car. They were not hurt. A grand jury took no action against Roper.
UFC is still holding onto the belief that it should’ve been in play for a national title, given that the team finished the season undefeated.
Still, the team did not make the College Football Playoff, and Alabama and Georgia squared off instead, in what was a great game.
Both of those SEC squads are better than UFC, although the Knights didn’t agree, and insisted that they should’ve been given the shot to play for a national title.
Alabama, however, did not forget that, judging by their social media posts that showed the championship rings on Tuesday.
The Real CHAMPS pic.twitter.com/qJDnSimCSt — Isaiah D. Buggs (@BigPooh_91) April 23, 2018
REAL CHAMPIONSHIP RINGS 🤤💍 pic.twitter.com/JXG7ui86Dz — Bo Scarbrough (@starbo06) April 24, 2018
Ohh snap.
CHICAGO — The convenience store industry's top female leaders and rising stars were honored at Convenience Store News' 2017 Top Women in Convenience awards in Chicago.
The fourth-annual event recognized and celebrated 50 outstanding women in the convenience channel, including five Women of the Year.
This is the last in a five-part series, sponsored by Altria Group Distribution Co., which spotlights our 2017 Women of the Year.
This video features Lesley Saitta, co-founder and CEO of consulting firm Impact 21. Saitta, a former retailer executive for SuperAmerica Group and later Speedway SuperAmerica LLC, offers consulting services for the convenience store industry, as well as other retail segments, including foodservice and technology. For more on Lesley, click here.
“The modern patriotism, the true patriotism, the only rational patriotism, is loyalty to the Nation all the time, loyalty to the Government when it deserves it.”
(Mark Twain, 1835-1910)
About 45,000 motorcycle racing enthusiasts are expected to board the ferry to the famous Isle of Man TT motorcycle races starting on June 2 (weather permitting, of course). On their journey to the island riders this year will see much police activity in and around the ports of Liverpool and Heysham because theft during practice and race week is expected to exceed the 22 machines reported stolen last year – from local hotels and B&Bs alone.
The UK has clearly been suffering a motorcycle and scooter theft epidemic in the last two years and while the police must be applauded for eliminating many organised motorcycle gangs this year, other gangs appear ready to immediately take their place.
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HOPEWELL, Va. -- Steven Burke lost his home to fire, but the single father's American flag is helping to keep his spirit alive.
The flag was given to Burke by his father -- a World War II veteran -- before he died.
It was the only thing Burke could salvage from his Hopewell home after it caught fire in August.
Burke spent his life's savings to pay off the house where he raised his three children.
He said he was in the midst of an unfortunate lapse in insurance when his home caught fire.
He said when he paid off his house, his insurance payment would automatically get taken out of his account.
One month there wasn't enough funds to cover the insurance and he got dropped.
He said never renewed or asked for help.
Burke said when he is finally able to rebuild a home, he planned to give his dad's American flag a special place on the mantle.
Watch the Burke's emotional story Monday night on the CBS 6 News at 5:30.
Nasarawa leads state varsities, Convenant is first choice among private institutions Christopher Isiguzor in Enugu, Laleye Dipo in Minna and Ademola Babalola in Ibadan Academic activities at the Federal University of Technology (FUT), Minna, Niger State; University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) and Univeristy of Ibadan were grounded yesterday following the strike embarked upon by the […]
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Jackson County (WQOW) - A Black River Falls woman is in jail for being accused of a hit and run accident in Jackson County.
In a press release, the Jackson County Sheriff's Office said it responded to the incident near 130 West Main Street in the Village of Hixton on Saturday.
Deputy sheriffs said they found 26-year-old Rhiana Lloyd, from Taylor, Wis., injured; she was taken to an area hospital with injuries.
Deputies and detectives determined 31-year-old Kristine Eddy, from Black River Falls, was the person who hit Lloyd and left the scene before law enforcement arrived.
Authorities arrested Eddy, and she is facing a felony charge of hit and run. She is currently being held at the Jackson County Jail. Authorities said additional charges will be forwarded to the Jackson County district attorney for review. The case is still under investigation.
The latest on developments in financial markets (All times local):
9:35 a.m.
Stocks are opening solidly higher on Wall Street as the market comes off its worst week since March.
Gains in technology companies and banks early Monday helped send indexes higher. Apple, Microsoft and Facebook each rose about 1 percent in the first few minutes of trading.
Bank of America was up 1.6 percent and JPMorgan Chase rose 1.1 percent.
Signs of anxiety in the market that flared last week were on the wane. Prices for bonds and gold fell.
The Standard & Poor's 500 rose 19 points, or 0.8 percent, to 2,460.
The Dow Jones industrials rose 128 points, or 0.6 percent, to 21,988. The Nasdaq composite rose 59 points, or 1 percent, to 6,315.
Leo Varadkar has told how he intervened on behalf of US President Donald Trump over a proposal to build a wind farm near the businessman's golf course in Doonbeg, Co Clare.
Speaking on Capitol Hill in Washington, Mr Varadkar recounted how Mr Trump personally called his office four years ago to ask for his assistance.
A YOUNG MUM is battling to reclaim her life after experiencing horrific burns as the result of a terrifying campfire accident. On September 30, 2016, Courtney Waldon, 27, from Tallapoosa, Georgia, went through the most excruciating pain that left her with burns over 40% of her face and body. With medical bills over two million dollars, a local church decided to pitch in by building a new home for the loving family. Videographer / director: John-Paul Steele Producer: Nora Hakramaj, Michael Muncer Editor: Sonia Estal
The BBC have announced that over 16,000 sound effects have been made available for free from the their extensive library.
The archive of effects date back to the 1920s.
And now, the general public can download them for free for the first time.
When I mentioned this outside we ALL looked at each other and immediately thought of Father Ted. It’s Dougal in the episode Chirpy Burpy Cheap Sheep when he gets his BBC Sound Effects LP:
All 16,000 glorious sound effects ranging from
"Malamute Alaskan Huskies screaming" - Good to use if calling into work sick..."Boss, you won't believe what happened to me!"
"36 people brawling" - NOT THIRTY OR FORTY...THIRTY SIX!
"Fifteen Victorian ladies in spirited indoor conversation with some laughter" - If only they could be more SPECIFIC.
And for anyone out there who needs to end a conversation real quick:
All 16,000 can be accessed here
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are on the rise in the Alternative Country/Americana scene, and recently signed toRolling Stone featured the band in their 10 New Country Artists You Need to Know list with an outstanding review: “Her sound is a sneering fusion of punk-rock autonomy and say-it-like-it-is country from the classic era, paired with a timeless vocal warble and tons of attitude.” The concert will mark an opportunity to view an emerging artist in a small intimate venue before her inevitable rise to prominence.
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The magic of sports video games in 2018 is that you can do far more than just play as your favorite players or teams. Now, you can create a player that looks almost exactly like you (or, like the you that you want to be) and become a star athlete, even if your real life self is far from having that kind of sports talent.
You also can imagine what it’d be like if, say, Drake was an NBA player in NBA 2K18. We know Drake is a huge basketball fan, serving as the global ambassador for the Toronto Raptors and regularly referencing hoops in his songs, but we also know he is not a particularly good basketball player in actuality.
Congresswoman Claudia Tenney, R-New York, speaks during a news conference on Wednesday, June 10, 2015, in Albany, N.Y. Mike Groll AP
A Rhea County couple has been charged with aggravated child abuse after investigators say they kept a 5-year-old with a mental disability harnessed to the floor. Detectives with the Rhea County Sheriff's Office told WTVC-TV the mother, Monica Hall, and her boyfriend, Dennis Couch, used a medium-sized dog harness attached to a man's belt and fastened with electrical tape.
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - 1St Constitution Bancorp:
* REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2017 RESULTS AND DECLARES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND OF $0.06 PER SHARE
* Q4 EARNINGS PER SHARE $0.30 EXCLUDING ITEMS
* Q4 EARNINGS PER SHARE $0.07
* ‍ NET INTEREST INCOME WAS $9.8 MILLION FOR QUARTER ENDED DEC 31, 2017, UP 13.7 PERCENT​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky State Parks are offering a chance to view eagles in western Kentucky.
The eagle watching weekends will be offered in January and February at Lake Barkley and Kenlake State Resort parks and Kentucky Dam Village.
The tours take place on an excursion yacht and by van. They are led by state park naturalists and staff from the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. Ticket prices for the three-hour weekend tours range from $25 to $70 a person.
Lake Barkley will have tours from Jan. 19-21. The tours at Kentucky Dam Village will be from Jan. 26-28 and Kenlake will host tours on several dates in February.
Kentucky State parks have hosted the tours for four decades.
A person was injured Tuesday morning after falling down a 10-foot hole, Fairfax officials said.
Few details were immediately available, and the person’s condition was not yet known.
Fairfax County Fire said crews were helping to rescue the person in the 1100 block of Guilford Court in the McLean area.
(Reuters) - At least three people were killed on Saturday and 35 injured after protests turned violent in Charlottesville, Virginia, as white nationalists protesting plans to remove the statue of a Confederate general clashed with counter-demonstrators and a car ploughed into a crowd, officials said.
A 32-year-old female was among those killed, said Charlottesville Police Chief Al Thomas, and injuries ranged from life-threatening to minor. The male driver of the vehicle that ploughed into a crowd is in custody, Thomas said, and police were treating the incident as a criminal homicide investigation.
But that LeBron-to-Los Angeles rumor is already gaining steam, and even the LeBron-to-Miami rumor won't die. Not only is there no guarantee he's coming back, I'm not sure there's an expectation he's re-signing there.
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Girl, 15, missing from South Shore
Police are looking for a 15-year-old girl who has been missing since Sunday from the South Shore neighborhood on the South Side.
Winter Lemon was reported missing from the 2600 block of East 74th Street, according to a missing person alert from Chicago Police.
She was described as a 5-foot-1, 135-pound black girl with brown eyes, black hair and a light complexion, police said. She has been known to wear blond weaves in her hair.
Lemon may be in the area near 75th and Ingleside, and has also been known to frequent the area around 18th and Harvard, police said.
Anyone with information about her was asked to call Area Central detectives at (312) 747-8380.
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Halak will be the starter for Saturday's home game against the Sabres.
The Slovakian has drawn the latter end of the back-to-back to start the season, with Thomas Greiss being put to work in Friday's road opener against the Blue Jackets. Last year, Halak split the campaign between the Isles and their top development affiliate, AHL Bridgeport, where he naturally performed much better in comparison -- .925 save mark in the minors compared to .915 at hockey's highest. It'll be important for Halak's allied skaters to play a disciplined brand of hockey, as Buffalo ranked fifth on the man advantage in 2016-17 and it didn't exactly make wholesale changes to that group this offseason.
The Karnataka High Court on Thursday directed Special Investigation Team not to arrest former CM HD Kumaraswamy till next hearing in connection with Jantakal Mining case.
Kumaraswamy has been denied anticipatory bail by a special court in the Janthakal mining company case on June 13. The matter would come up before the special court on June 20, next Tuesday.
Son of Former prime minister HD Deve Gowda, Kumaraswamy, is accused of putting immense pressure on the then Commissioner of Mines, Gangaram Baderiya, to clear a file in favour of Janthakal mining firm in 2007, when he was the chief minister.
Baderiya, now the principal secretary (revenue), was arrested by the SIT on May 15 for allegedly allowing the firm to illegally lift one million tonnes of mined ore in Chitradurga based on forged documents.
Earlier, Kumaraswamy had accused the Congress government of targeting him ahead of 2018.
(With agency inputs)
Lalong vows to avert flooding in Plateau
Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong, has vowed to avert flooding in the state. He made this known while inspecting roads in Jos Metropolis, devastated by a heavy downpour which caused a gully erosion that threatened to cut off parts of the city. On the gully erosion in some communities in the state capital, Lalong pointed […]
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Dec 12 (Reuters) - British industrial equipment hire group Ashtead Group Plc launched a share buyback programme and hiked its annual results forecast, helped by hurricane clear-up activity in the United States.
Ashtead said on Tuesday it is starting a share buyback programme of at least 500 million pounds ($667.20 million) and up to 1 billion over the next 18 months.
The company, which hires out diggers and tools on short-term contracts, said underlying pretax profit rose to 536.9 million pounds from 425.9 million pounds for the six months ended Oct. 31.
Underlying rental revenue rose 22.8 percent to 1.77 billion pounds.
“Whilst we would anticipate that activity levels would normalise during the second half, post-hurricane clean-up, we expect full-year results to be ahead of our prior expectations,” Ashtead said.
April 28 Pacific Current Group Ltd
* Total fum as at 31 March 2017 of a$57.5bn, up 11.2%, driven primarily by A$5.4 bln of net inflows
* Growth boutiques received net inflows totaling a$4.2bn, while core boutiques received a$1.1bn of net inflows during quarter Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
According to a news release from the EPA, all results from water samples taken the last three days have shown hexavalent chromium below EPA's method detection limit of 1 part per billion.The EPA said it will post preliminary data on its website and will provide more results as they become available.U.S. Steel has resumed full operations after a chromium release the previous week. The EPA will continue to monitor and sample water.The National Park Service has reopened its neighboring beaches and Indiana American Water is working with IDEM to reopen their Ogden Dunes drinking water intake.The NPS plans to oversee a long term sampling and monitoring plan. EPA and NPS will work together on this effort.
The Timberwolves are in big trouble, according to Joe. Some dummies are trying to stop a pipeline in order to halt global warming. This makes Joe ponder why some judges are putting up with this foolishness in court. Promposals? What is this trend, asks Joe.
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Bill Gross’s Janus Henderson Global Unconstrained Bond Fund dropped more than 3% on Tuesday, an unusually big decline for a mutual fund that invests in corporate bonds and other fixed-income securities.
The fund fell 3.04% on Tuesday, and is now down 5.94% for the year, according to data by Morningstar. Similar funds have returned, on average, a 0.22% decline in 2018, Morningstar said.
“Even for unconstrained bond funds, it’s rare for such a sharp decline,” said Todd Rosenbluth, director of ETF & Mutual Fund research at CFRA.
Rosenbluth said Gross may have been caught flat-footed during Tuesday’s selloff of Italian TMBMKIT-10Y, -5.22% Fearful of an escalating political crisis, investors fled to safer U.S TMUBMUSD10Y, +2.89% and German credits TMBMKDE-10Y, +41.94%
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INDIANAPOLIS - A 71-year-old Indianapolis man is trying to figure out why his late night watching TV got interrupted by gunfire. He dove for cover after someone opened fire on his house.
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Sioux Falls Police Host Coffee With A Cop On Tuesday
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Sioux Falls residents will have the chance to speak to law enforcement about anything they want.
The Sioux Falls Police Department is hosting “Coffee with a Cop” at Camille’s Sidewalk Cafe tomorrow morning from 8:30 to 11.
Police say it’s a good opportunity for residents to speak with officers one-on-one about everything from neighborhood concerns to community development.
This is the first Coffee with a Cop event to take place this year.
WILMINGTON, Del. — A former Delaware teacher has pleaded guilty to attempting to entice a minor into engaging in sexual activity.
U.S. Attorney David C. Weiss announced Monday that 37-year-old Joshua Rutherford entered his plea Monday. He was initially charged with two counts each of seeking child pornography and attempted inducement of a minor but reached a plea deal with prosecutors in January.
According to statements made in court, the former Smyrna High School teacher and track coach chatted online with an undercover investigator posing as a 14-year-old girl’s father and expressed interest in having sex with the girl while her father watched. Authorities say Rutherford demanded the father have sexual contact with the minor first to prove he wasn’t law enforcement.
Rutherford faces 10 years in prison when he’s sentenced in June.
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HAMPTON ROADS, Va - Whether you have a little one or you have more education on your radar, Scott Ridgely of Virginia 529 has a solution for your planning and saving needs. He sits down with us to discuss how the 529 plan can make funding for education easier.
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April 12 BlackBerry Ltd said on Wednesday Qualcomm Inc was asked to pay the Canadian company about $814.9 million in an interim arbitration decision over royalty overpayments.
The companies in 2016 decided to arbitrate a dispute over Qualcomm's agreement to cap certain royalties applied to payments made by BlackBerry under a licensing deal. (Reporting by Ahmed Farhatha in Bengaluru; Editing by Sriraj Kalluvila)
Nanya revenues rise 32.8% in September
Rodney Chan, DIGITIMES, Taipei [Friday 6 October 2017]
Nanya Technology has reported consolidated revenues of NT$4.644 billion (US$152.95 million) for September 2017, representing a 6.71% increase on month and 32.83% increase on year.
The company has totaled NT$38.149 billion in year-to-date revenues, up 29.17% compared with the same time last year.
For the year of 2016, Nanya totaled NT$41.631 billion in consolidated revenues, down 5.12% sequentially on year.
IMSA's Petit Le Mans, the end of season race for the championship, is running this weekend in Braselton, Georgia at Road Atlanta. Caleb Jacobs will be bringing the stories from the track while I bring you the sights.
Thursday brought practice for the two top series and support races for the Prototype Challenge and Porsche GT3 Cup.
MILAN — Bank boss Gaetano Micciche has been elected president of Serie A.
Micciche, the president of Banca IMI, was chosen unanimously on Monday by the Italian league’s 20 clubs.
He succeeds Maurizio Beretta, who left the position nearly a year ago.
The league has been under emergency leadership, first by former Italian football federation president Carlo Tavecchio then by Italian Olympic Committee president Giovanni Malago.
Malago recommended Micciche for the position.
The federation remains under emergency leadership following Tavecchio’s resignation in the wake of Italy’s failure to qualify for the World Cup.
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Iconic three-story 1925 Tudor home on premiere block in East Dallas completely re-built and re-designed by Kienast homes to become the sleek contemporary interior it is today. They were able to preserve the period details while completely modernizing both the home and the guest quarters (quality kitchen, bath, bedroom and living area). The high ceilings, museum finish walls, designer wallpaper, three unique fireplaces and custom finishes throughout maximize the spacious formals, recent kitchen with huge island, built in ice maker, microwave, frig-freezer that overlooks gorgeous professionally landscaped back yard and deck. Third floor playroom, covered parking for 6, mudroom, luxurious master. Truly one of Lakewood's finest.
How far would you travel to see your favorite team? Probably not 7,000 miles.Meng-Han Yang, 23, was at the game between the Houston Rockets and Minnesota Timberwolves, and he experienced a pretty awesome moment.He was seen on the sideline holding a sign that read "From 7,138 miles just for being in the bearded nightmare" on one side and "Always Run As One in Taiwan but the time is now so I traveled 7,138 miles to #LockedIn." After the Rockets won , James Harden threw one of his shoes to Yang.Yang said he became a big fan of the Rockets when Yao Ming and Tracy McGrady were on the team.He's expected to be in Houston for Wednesday night's game, then fly back to Taiwan on Sunday.
Pakistan, Yemen agree on educational exchange programme
Islamabad: Pakistan and Yemen have agreed to finalise exchange programmes in the fields of education and culture.
The understanding came during a meeting between deputy chairman of the Planning Commission Sartaj Aziz and Yemeni Ambassador Mutahhir Al-Ash'abi here on Thursday. The deputy chairman of the Planning Commission told the visitor that Pakistan will provide higher education opportunities to Yemeni students on priority basis.
He said people of the two countries will be able to avail better opportunities to come closer through exchange programs. The Yemeni ambassador said his country wants to strengthen the existing cultural relationship with Pakistan. He also informed Sartaj Aziz about the latest situation of his country.
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There are delays on the M5 near Weston-super-Mare this afternoon (February 3) following a "medical emergency".
Highways England reports indicate that the incident in question has occurred on the southbound carriageway, between Junction 20 (Clevedon) and Junction 21 (Weston-super-Mare).
Traffic has been "temporarily stopped" on this section to allow medical personnel to attend those affected.
Paramedics from the South Western Ambulance Service are understood to be at the scene.
Follow this live blog for all updates on the situation, including statements from the emergency services as they come in.
Mark Rodriguez holds a sign with #enough during candle light vigil at Pines Trails Park & Amphitheater for shooting victims from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on Tuesday, February 15, 2018. Al Diaz/Miami Herald staff
Home Indiana Assistant Chief Of Police In Jasper Named October 6th, 2017 Britney Taylor Indiana
There’s a new Assistant Chief of Police in Jasper. Aaron Persohn will serve as the new Assistant Chief of Police. Persohn has been with the Jasper Police Department for 14 years including serving as Sergeant since 2016. He has several certifications and training including Field Training Officer (FTO), Firearms Instructor, FOP Member, School Volunteer/Classroom Assistant and Jasper Youth Baseball Coach.
Persohn also graduated as a Top Sniper from the Police Observer Sniper Course. He has also been an Emergency Response Team Member since 2007 and received his General Instructor Certification in 2013.
Persohn will replace Nathan Schmitt as Assistant Chief after he was named Chief of Police following the death of Chief J. Michael Bennett in August.
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Beethoven: Egmont Overture (from Anthony Princiotti's last concert as VSO Principal Guest Conductor)
Weber: Oberon Overture, and
Elgar: Enigma Variations (from this season's opening concert, led by Music Director Jaime Laredo)
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NEW YORK, April 12 Comedian and actor Charlie Murphy died in his sleep at a New York hospital on Wednesday at age 57 after suffering from leukemia, entertainment media reported.
Murphy, whose younger brother is "Coming to America" and "The Nutty Professor" star Eddie Murphy, was a cast member and sketch writer on Comedy Central's "Chappelle's Show."
The Brooklyn native also co-wrote and acted in some of his brother's movies, including the 2007 comedy "Norbit."
Murphy's agent William Rodriguez was not immediately available for comment.
His death was first reported by TMZ and the Hollywood Reporter. (Reporting by Laila Kearney; Editing by Lisa Shumaker)
Hundreds of thousands of people gathered across the UK on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day to ring in 2017 amid heightened police security. Dazzling fireworks displays enchanted crowds in London and Edinburgh waiting to celebrate the new year, as the country was on high alert following this year's terrorist atrocities in Europe.
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Terry Francona establishes the keys to the game for the Indians to get back on track against the Twins.
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A man who fired shots near Girdwood and apparently fled the area prompted Alaska State Troopers to close the Seward Highway from Girdwood to south of Portage on Monday morning.
The closure occurred before 9 a.m. and ended a little before 11 a.m.
The man had “fired off shots,” a trooper statement said.
Troopers spokeswoman Megan Peters said she did not know yet whether the man had shot at someone or something.
“No injuries have been reported,” a subsequent trooper statement said.
The highway had been closed at Girdwood for the highway’s southbound lanes and at Mile 75 for the northbound lanes near the “Welcome to the Kenai Peninsula” sign.
Less than two weeks ago, troopers closed the Seward Highway at Beluga Point, closer to Anchorage, for 12 hours due to a man who had fired shots and was later found dead.
This story will be updated.
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Mealey's Antitrust/Unfair Competition - Federal Judge Remands Company's UCL Claims Related To Trademark
OAKLAND, Calif. - A California federal judge on Feb. 10 granted an exclusive licensee's motion to remand its claims for violation of California's unfair competition law (UCL) and other claims related to the alleged unauthorized use of a trademark, finding that it did not waive its right to remand the action (SWC Inc. v. Elite Promo Inc., No. 16-cv-07071, 2017 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 19513).
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LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) The Nebraska governor's office says it has canceled two planned stops on Gov. Pete Ricketts' manufacturing tour because of fog.
Ricketts was scheduled to visit Becton Dickinson in Holdrege at noon on Friday and Royal Engineered Composites in Minden at 1:30 p.m. The governor's office says the flights to both cities were canceled because of fog.
The tour is part of ``Manufacturing Month'' in Nebraska, a campaign with business and economic development leaders to recognize the state's second-largest industry.
PORT LOUIS Feb 14 Mauritian conglomerate Ireland Blyth Ltd posted a 23.2 percent increase in half-year pretax profit on the back of better performance at its engineering, commercial and manufacturing businesses.
Pretax profit climbed to 1.70 billion rupees ($48.14 million) in the half year to Dec. 31, 2016. Revenue increased to 17.21 billion rupees from 16.14 billion rupees a year earlier.
Earnings per share rose to 1.35 rupees from 1.02 rupees a year ago, the company said in a statement.
"The result for the group is in line with expectations and steady growth in key business sectors is expected to continue," the firm added.
($1 = 35.4000 Mauritius rupees) (Reporting by Jean Paul Arouff; Editing by Aaron Maasho and Subhranshu Sahu)
Aims Community College has extended the contract of its president, Dr. Leah L. Bornstein, for two years, the college announced in a news release. The extension will keep Bornstein at Aims through June 30, 2020.
"I am honored and thrilled to continue to serve such an outstanding institution and community," said Bornstein, who has been at Aims since Aug. 1 2015, in the release. "I look forward to many more years together."
Bornstein is the sixth president in the college's 50-year history. She holds degrees from Bradford College and the University of Vermont and a doctorate from the University of Denver.
"Dr. Bornstein is the best president for a community college in the world," said Ray Peterson, the treasurer of Aims' board of trustees, in the release. "I'm glad she's here, and I really mean that."
Fire Weather Warning issued April 17 at 11:41AM MDT expiring April 18 at 8:00PM MDT in effect for: Archuleta, Dolores, Hinsdale, La Plata, Montezuma, San Juan Fire Weather Warning issued April 17 at 11:41AM MDT expiring April 18 at 8:00PM MDT in effect for: Eagle, Garfield, Mesa, Pitkin Fire Weather Watch issued April 16 at 3:46AM MDT expiring April 17 at 7:00PM MDT in effect for: Adams, Arapahoe, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas, Elbert DENVER Colorado is one of the most educated states in the country, and no wonder, the state is home to several nationally-renowned schools.
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Bill Nye's a science guy, an educational television host, an advocate of climate-change awareness, a Netflix star-in-waiting, and on Wednesday, he'll be chatting with our own Bridget Carey. It's not every day that we have an icon of Nye's caliber in the studio, so in addition to our own questions, we wanted to collect some Nye nostalgia by asking these questions:
How did Bill Nye influence you growing up? Is there any lesson in particular that sticks with you to this day?
Let us know in the comments below or on Twitter, and you may be lucky enough to have your memories shared with Nye himself. And be sure to bookmark this page for later for our full interview later this week.
WASHINGTON May 2 White House budget director Mick Mulvaney accused Democrats on Tuesday of trying to make President Donald Trump look bad by claiming victory in budget negotiations and added that a government shutdown might be inevitable if they do not act better.
Asked about Trump's tweet about a possible government shutdown in September, Mulvaney said: "I think the president is frustrated with the fact that he negotiated in good faith with the Democrats and they went out to try to spike the football and make him look bad."
"We've got a lot to do between now and September. I don't anticipate a shutdown in September, but if the Democrats aren't going to behave any better than they have in the last couple of days, it may be inevitable," he said. (Reporting by Jeff Mason; Writing by David Alexander; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
Just three of its players — Alan Ruschel, Neto and Follmann — would make it out alive, and as they convalesced from serious injuries, the club’s management determined that it would best serve the tight-knit community by moving forward and rebuilding the team in time for the 2017 season, a mere two months away.
Two 17 year olds say that threats they allegedly made and shared on line against Indian Trail were just a joke. Police say that 17-year-old Lozamar Alexis Jr. of Kenosha sent the original message about shooting up the school which was then shared on Snap Chat by 17-year-old Tre’Shawn Moore-Thomas of Milwaukee. When questioned by authorities they reportedly said that the message was shared as a joke and they had no intention of carrying out the threat. They both now face charges of making a terroristic threat. More to come.
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Police are asking anyone with information to come forward after a little girl riding a bicycle was approached by a naked man.
According to Wellington County OPP, the 8-year-old was approached by two men in a dark blue pick-up truck at around 9:30 a.m. Saturday on Concession Road 8 in the Township of Wellington North, just east of Mount Forest.
The girl reported that they asked her to come to the truck, and when she began cycling away, the naked passenger got out of the truck and again asked her to approach the vehicle. She rode away safely to a neighbour’s house.
The naked man was described as white with white hair and beard.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra talks about Boston Celtics' Isaiah Thomas' 52-point night Friday, Dec. 30, 2016, against the Heat. The Celtics’ 5-9, 185-point guard scored 29 of his career-high 52 points in the fourth quarter – all but six of his team’s 35 points in the final period – lifting Boston to a thrilling 117-114 victory over Miami at TD Garden.
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VIENNA — Austria’s food safety agency says it has found the first instances of eggs contaminated with Fipronil in the country.
The AGES agency says eight of 80 samples tested nationwide yielded traces of the insecticide, with the highest level at 0.1 milligrams a kilogram. That’s below the EU limit of 0.72 milligrams a kilogram and AGES says the traces in Austria are 10 times lower than the highest concentration, found in Belgium.
AGES said Monday the insecticide was found in shipments of egg products for restaurant use from Germany, The Netherlands, Belgium and Poland.
Experts say the risk of getting sick from eating an egg tainted with Fipronil is low. But the illegal use of the insecticide in spray to rid hens of ticks, fleas and lice has prompted European food safety agencies to issue warnings and recalls of possibly affected imports.
Saudi's Kingdom Holding buys $62 mln stake in ride-hailing firm Careem
DUBAI, June 15 Saudi Arabia's Kingdom Holding , the investment firm owned by billionaire Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, said on Thursday it had bought a 7.11 percent stake in ride-hailing firm Careem for $62 million.
Hyundai Motor India on January 1 announced that it has achieved a sales milestone of 5,00,537 units in 2016 registering a growth of 5.2 percent .
The company registered cumulative sales of 6,62,054 units with a growth of 2.9 percent in 2016.
Trump says North Korea wants meeting ‘as soon as possible,’ praises Kim Jong Un as ‘very open’ and ‘very honorable’
[India], May 30 (ANI): A doctor from NIMS hospital, Hyderabad was attacked by few people on Tuesday, late night.
According to the Station House Officer (SHO), Panjagutta Police Station, they received a complaint from Dr. Irfan, stating that he was attacked by the relatives of a 46-year old woman who died in ICU after multiple organ failures.
The woman, named Aruna was admitted in NIMS Punjagutta on May 19 and was undergoing treatment. She died on Tuesday night after which her relatives attacked the doctors on duty.
A case has been registered in this regard. (ANI)
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KIEV, April 10 Ukrainian Central Bank Governor Valeria Gontareva confirmed reports of her resignation on Monday, saying she had sent a letter to the president asking to be relieved of her duties by May 10.
Gontareva said there would be no changes to central bank policy in the near future and no other changes to the governing board. She has sent the president several names for possible successors.
"There will also be no changes to central bank policy. Consistency upon the selected path is key to the success of our country and the support of our international partners," Gontareva told a news conference. (Reporting by Natalia Zinets; Writing by Matthias Williams; Editing by Louise Ireland)
I hate it when people call TV programmes ‘too violent’. Same thing goes for ‘too sexual’ or ‘too sweary’. We’re all grown-ups and we should be able to watch television with grown-up content. The words ‘too much’ of anything were, as far as I was concerned, for pearl-clutching censors.
Then I had an anxiety attack after watching an episode of the Handmaid’s Tale.
In case you’ve missed it, the Handmaid's Tale is a dystopian novel by Margaret Atwood, where women who are fertile, in a world where fertility is rare, are forced to have babies for the great and the good. It’s been adapted for TV, starring Elisabeth Moss, and the second series is currently showing on Channel 4.
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RICHMOND, Va – Suyapa Marquez from Dominion Energy stopped by with a few seedlings as part oftheir annual, “Project Plant it!” Educational Campaign. The program has distributed more than a half-million tree seedlings since 2007. Each child enrolled in Project Plant It! receives a free seedling.
Come on out and enjoy Herbs Galore and More Saturday, April 28th from 8am until 4pm on the Carriage House Lawn on Maymont. For more information go to www.projectplantit.com
I thought there should be different styles of the song so future generations could discover it, like those who discovered it in Shrek 2 when it was prominently featured in that popular 2004 film." MINNEAPOLIS, MN, UNITED STATES, February 14, 2017 / EINPresswire.com / -- After being featured in more than 100 movies, TV shows, TV and print advertising, and other media platforms around the world since it was an international hit in 1980, "Funkytown," the one-hit wonder, has now morphed into 15 new incarnations* on The Funkytown 15 .
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The senior state BJP leader was inducted in the Devendra Fadnavis ministry in July, 2016
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Maharashtra Agriculture Minister Pandurang Fundkar died on Thursday after a brief illness at a hospital in Mumbai, an official said. He was 67.
The senior state BJP leader was inducted in the Devendra Fadnavis ministry in July, 2016.
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We have more details regarding the arrest of a Grandview woman and her partner in crime this week. Amy Middaugh was taken into custody by the Highway Patrol Wednesday morning. It turns out that was part of a larger investigation by the Camdenton Police. CPD says they received a complaint that a purse was stolen from a vehicle at the First Baptist Church on South Highway 5 on Tuesday. The car window was broken out to gain access and the victim’s credit cards had been used at several locations. Wednesday morning, the Highway Patrol stopped Middaugh based on her vehicle description. 40-year old Jason Webb of Raymore was with her. Authorities searched their hotel room and found multiple items stolen from the victim. Middaugh was charged with a felony for stealing, while Webb was charged with five felony stealing counts, tampering with evidence, and identity theft.
The 2017 Real Men Wear Pink campaign is raising money for breast cancer awareness, research, and free programs and services for families in the month of October.Those interested in participating or supporting Real Men Wear Pink can register at realmenwearpink.org or sign up for the American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walks going on throughout October.For more information on the walks, visit makingstrideswalk.org/chicagoland. ABC 7's Roz Varon will be emceeing the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Soldier Field event on Saturday, Oct.21.No one has to face Cancer alone. The American Cancer Society's cancer information specialists are available around the clock to help. Live chat is available at Cancer.org or by phone 1-800-227-2345.
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If you owned a Playstation 3 after it was unveiled nearly 12 years ago, you could be owed $65.
PCMag.com reports that the original PS3 console – or the ‘phat’ PS3 – was heavy and bulky and had the ability to install an alternative operating system. When a smaller model was released, that operating system functionality was removed due to security concerns.
A class action lawsuit was then filed until a settlement was reached in 2016. That settlement allows owners of the larger PS3 console to claim $65.
Those claims must be filed by April 15. Those who plan to file a claim must have purchased the console from an “authorized retailer” and include their PSN username and PS3 serial number.
The offer is limited to 20GB, 40GB, 60GB and 80GB models.
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Chavez (1-2) allowed two runs on seven hits while walking two and striking out five over seven innings in Monday's 3-0 loss to the Astros.
It was a nice bounce-back performance from Chavez, who allowed five runs in 4.1 innings in his last outing against the Rangers. The 33-year-old right-hander doesn't have any one skill that stands out, but he can be serviceable in AL-only leagues based on matchups. However, he must continue to pitch well in order to stick in the rotation long term.
NEW YORK (AP) — The Weinstein Co. has filed for bankruptcy protection with a buyout offer in hand from a private equity firm, the latest twist in its efforts to survive the sexual abuse scandal that brought down co-founder Harvey Weinstein.
The company also announced on Monday that it was releasing any victims of or witnesses to Weinstein's alleged misconduct from any non-disclosure agreement that would prevent them from speaking out.
In a statement, the company says it "expressly releases any confidentiality provision" to the extent that it has prevented anyone who "suffered or witnessed any form of sexual misconduct by Harvey Weinstein from telling their stories."
The Weinstein Co. says it has entered into sale agreement with Lantern Capital Partners, subject to approval by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Delaware.
× IMPD arrests juvenile accused of setting school on fire
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Officers with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department arrested a juvenile accused of setting a school on fire.
Indianapolis Fire Department investigators along with IMPD were dispatched to Indianapolis Lighthouse Charter School East Campus in the 4000 block of North Franklin Road around 9:45 p.m. Monday night.
The call was in regards to a fire on the exterior of the school, which was extinguished upon arrival.
All accidental causes were ruled out, and fire investigators determined the cause to be incendiary.
The damage was estimated at $10,000. Police arrested a juvenile at the scene.
President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov noted that Belarus is one of the long-standing and reliable partners of Turkmenistan, fruitful cooperation with the country is based on mutual interest and established traditions, the state news agency reported. "An actual example of productive interaction is the implementation of large-scale joint project "construction of the Garlyk mining and processing plant for the extraction of potash fertilizers in Lebap velayat," the statement said.
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Snapchat's CEO, Evan Spiegel, told an industry crowd that he doesn't obsess over Facebook's habit of adapting his social network's ideas . From a report:
April 10 Delphi Energy Corp
* Delphi Energy Corp provides operations update on successful winter program and participation at CAPP Scotiabank investment symposium
* Delphi Energy Corp - reconfirms confidence in 2017 development plan to grow year-end exit production for 2017 to between 11,000 boe/d and 12,000 boe/d
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A Jackson State Tiger was selected in the MLB Draft for the 2nd time in the last 3 years.
The Rays drafted Bryce Brown in the 15th round on Wednesday. The junior centerfielder was 2nd in the SWAC with a .374 batting average. Brown had 33 RBI and 27 steals this season.
The Louisiana native is the first Tiger picked in the draft since Melvin Rodriguez (Nationals) in 2015
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For some people, waving a smartphone before their eyes is like dangling wool in front of a cat. One glance and they’re smitten – and instantly forget what they were supposed to be doing.
If that’s you, Blloc (€359) wants to bring focus back to your life, through you using your phone less. This is achieved in two ways. First, there’s Blloc OS. Built atop Android 8.1 and based around The Root, a unified timeline for apps, it helps simplify interactions. But also, the phone defaults to greyscale, reducing stimulation.
You can coax colours from it when necessary – the Color Touch feature is triggered by way of the fingerprint sensor – but it’s clear Blloc wants you to consider the smartphone experience black and white in terms of what is essential and what is not.
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Swing and rock to "Smokey Joe's Cafe - The Songs of Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller," based on 1950s and '60s music, at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays through June 25, at Brunswick Little Theatre, 8068 River Road, Southport, N.C. Buy tickets at 910-447-2586 or brunswicklittletheatre.com. Swing and rock to "Smokey Joe's Cafe - The Songs of Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller," based on 1950s and '60s music, at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays through June 25, at Brunswick Little Theatre, 8068 River Road, Southport, N.C. Buy tickets at 910-447-2586 or brunswicklittletheatre.com.
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Elias Friedman is following up his NY Times bestseller "The Dogist" with a new book that's all about puppies.
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HOUSTON-- At least a thousand folks camped out at the George R. Brown last night in efforts to get their name on the list to qualify for 2 months of D-Snap assistance. On what appears to be the last call for those affected by Harvey to apply.
TMO clergy and leaders are calling on state official and Governor Abbott to extend the program for at least another week due to the long lines and not all who need assistance getting it.
With so many waiting in the heat and sleeping on concrete for hours on end to get help, isn`t it our job to make sure they get it?
Calgary police say a shooting in Pineridge Sunday evening was likely targeted.
The shooting took place around 8:30 p.m. in the northeast neighbourhood, police said.
A 30-year-old male was taken to hospital in non-life threatening condition suffering from a single gunshot wound, according to EMS.
Investigators have since determined that the shooting wasn’t random.
“We do believe it was targeted,” said a spokesperson for Calgary police Monday.
“Another person had opened the door to let these people in thinking they were friends of the victim, but obviously they were not.”
Former Chelsea strikerbelieves that Blues boss Antonio Conte needs to make more additions to his side in order to compete for a second consecutive Premier League title, including Southampton defender and Liverpool target. This is according to the Daily Star. The Pensioners got off to a bad start in their Premier League campaign, losing to Burnley 3-2 at Turf Moor. This has fuelled the notion that the club are in need of new players to mount a serious title challenge, despite already bringing in Alvaro Morata, Tiemoue Bakayoko, Antonio Rudiger and Willy Caballero to West London this summer.Speaking on Sky Sports News, he said: "I would love to see Van Dijk [at Chelsea]. They need somebody like that."They need fresh blood.Van Dijk wants a move away from his current side and already has Liverpool in waiting, so the Blues would have to battle it out with the Merseyside club for his signature.Jacque TalbotFollow: @Jac_Talbot
A British computer security researcher who won international fame for helping to stop the WannaCry ransomware pleaded not guilty on Monday to creating and distributing malware.
Marcus Hutchins was freed on bail after the hearing in Wisconsin, wearing a GPS tracker and ordered to remain under house arrest. The court changed the original bail conditions, granting him internet access so he can continue security work.
The 23-year-old from Devon was previously hailed as a hero in May for preventing the spread of WannaCry, which was attacking the NHS.
MARION, N.C. (WNCN) – A woman has been arrested after medical officials noticed bruises on a child’s body, according to the McDowell County Sheriff’s Office.
Amber Nichole Prater, 22, was charged with child abuse and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
Officials said that on July 30 she took her 3-year-old son to the hospital for a fever, Fox Carolina reported
When hospital doctors examined the boy and noticed the bruises on his body, they contacted authorities.
Prater is being held at the McDowell County Detention Center.
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Wright remains in contention for the final available spot in the Orioles' Opening Day rotation, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.
The right-hander was tagged for four runs on nine hits in 4.1 innings in his last outing Saturday to inflate his spring ERA to 4.91 ERA over four starts, but fortunately for Wright, his main competitors for the starting gig -- Miguel Castro and Nestor Cortes -- haven't performed any better in the Grapefruit League. The hard-throwing Castro found some success in relief last season while Cortes is a Rule 5 selection that has yet to appear in the majors, so Wright looks like the safest rotation option for the Orioles at this juncture. That being said, Wright may not enjoy much longevity in the starting ranks, as Gabriel Ynoa (lower leg) isn't expected to require extensive time on the disabled list and could push Wright to the bullpen upon being activated.
In and around Los Angeles
It's been one week since the deadly shooting at San Bernardino's North Park Elementary. Now it's back to school.
Are vaccination rates as high as we think? In Los Angeles County, 200 private schools didn't report their data.
In California
A Costa Mesa program that provides academic support celebrates its 20th anniversary.
An upgrade of UC's personnel and payroll systems is further delayed and expected to cost three times as much as originally planned.
In the nation
The number of minority teachers doubled in 25 years, but they're still only 20% of the total, a new study finds.
A new study finds that having kids ride on school buses helps reduce chronic absenteeism.
When two of the fittest actors in the industry share space, you can imagine what the result will be. Hrithik Roshan and Lisa Haydon’s sizzling partnership on the January cover of Vogue is a case in point. Before you get your hands on the magazine and read Roshan and Haydon gushing about each other’s work ethic in our cover story, here’s the behind-the-scenes video of them in action at the cover shoot.
Police have cordoned off a Croydon street following a reported stabbing.
Emergency services are at the scene in Longheath Gardens in the Ashburton ward.
A Met Police spokesman confirmed their officers have been called to reports of a stabbing but was unable to provide any further detail at this time.
He said officers were initially called at Police called 5.55pm to Longheath Gardens.
It has been claimed on social media that the incident involved someone on a moped but this has not been confirmed by any official source.
We will be bringing you the latest on this incident with our live blog below.
If you have any information or have been past the scene, email dave.comeau@essnmedia.co.uk or call 07388 962957.
Patriots Day? It was more like Kenyan Day at the Boston Marathon.
But it wasn’t a bad day to be an American, either.
Geoffrey Kirui and Edna Kiplagat — both making their Boston debuts — ran to victory in Monday’s 121st running of the race.
Kirui outran Galen Rupp of the U.S. to take the men’s race in an official time of 2 hours, 9 minutes, 37 seconds. Rupp, also running his first Boston, trailed by 21 seconds.
Kiplagat opened up a big lead heading into the dreaded Newton hills, and won in an official 2 hours, 21 minutes, 52 seconds.
But Jordan Hasay, racing her first ever marathon, finished third, and fellow American Desi Linden was fourth.
Multiple collisions on the Alex Fraser Bridge Wednesday morning have brought traffic in the area to a standstill.
Three problems northbound have left traffic gridlocked.
Highway 99 is lined up bumper to bumper from Highway 10.
All feeder routes to the bridge are also clogged.
The Massey Tunnel is also backed up from Highway 17 as an alternate route.
Multiple crashes in/on/around the #AlexFraserBridge this morning making for a miserable commute. Pls slow down & leave room #preventchaos — Cst. Swallow DPD (@CstSwallow) February 15, 2017
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CARACAS: Venezuela’s unpopular President Nicolas Maduro got the seal of approval from his ruling party on Friday (Saturday in Manila) to stand for re-election against a weakened opposition barred from fielding a united rival candidate. The snap poll is to happen sometime before the end of April, after the Constituent Assembly announced last week the vote was being brought forward from December. The Supreme Court, which critics say systematically bows to Maduro, has barred the opposition coalition from fielding a candidate under its banner, and banned several prominent opposition figures from participating. The opposition says the moves are designed to engineer a second term for Maduro. The ruling Socialist Party, which Maduro leads and which is holding a congress, on Friday officially voted to make the president its candidate for the election.
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In its latest monthly global economic outlook report, the research team at Nomura noted that they have above consensus on euro area growth.
Key Points:
We see growth of 1.8% this year (above consensus) falling to 1.5% in 2018 and 2019 as Brexit materialises.
Inflation is set to rise thanks to sterling’s depreciation, though we think the spike will be short-lived.
As such, the Bank of England should look through rising inflation and leave rates (and QE) on hold until H2 2019.
We are relatively optimistic on the Eurozone outlook and expect further positive data surprises.
On monetary policy, we expect the ECB to announce a tapering programme in H2 2017 to commence in early 2018.
We do not believe a large political shock will emerge this year that would destabilise Europe’s economies.
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DENVER — Immigrants who are in the country illegally but have valid Colorado driver's licenses can now renew those licenses online or by mail.
Gov. John Hickenlooper signed into law Tuesday a measure that's designed to boost the ranks of the state's agricultural workforce.
Colorado has issued the driver's licenses since 2014. But they had to be renewed in person every three years at one of just three Department of Motor Vehicles offices devoted to that purpose.
The waiting list for renewals is months long, preventing many workers from driving to their jobs.
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People are creators of history, real heroes: Xi
People are the creators of history and the real heroes, Chinese President Xi Jinping said Tuesday.
"The endeavor of the Chinese people has led to a tremendous transformation of the Chinese nation: it has stood up, grown rich, and is becoming strong! " Xi said at the closing of the first session of the 13th National People's Congress.
A treat for animal fans - Springwatch's Chris Packham has given us a special preview of this series' final week.
We'll get the latest on the jackdaw family, which has been having allsorts of problems, including intruders attacking the chicks!
A new family appears this week - foxes. They have the best of both worlds - countryside and the urban area.
Tune in for the urban gull diary, a soap opera above the streets of Bristol, and new cameras showing live bumblebees!
Springwatch has also launched their kestrel count campaign - watch the clip to see how you can get involved!
The final week of this Springwatch series starts on Monday at 8pm on BBC Two.
Theresa May has announced a shock general election.
In a statement made outside 10 Downing Street this morning (April 18), the Prime Minister said that the poll would be held on June 8.
Mrs May said she would be tabling a motion in the House of Commons tomorrow (April 19).
The Prime Minister said she realised an election was needed to be called for before leaving the EU “only recently” and “reluctantly”, arguing Britain needs stability.
We will bring you live updates on all the reaction.
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The City of Borger will conduct a prescribed burn tomorrow morning.
The burn will be along the southern side of the Bunavista area towards Milner Road.
There will be a briefing at the Borger Fire Station at 9:30 a.m., and the fire will start shortly after.
The acreage of the prescribed burn is 191 acres, but officials say the burn may not be completed tomorrow.
The Borger, Crutch Ranch, Fritch, Hutchinson, Pampa and Amarillo Fire Departments will be available for the burn.
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Honka is expected to remain in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Islanders, Mike Heika of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Honka has only seen intermittent playing time so far this season, but he just might have earned himself more consistent playing time after Monday's performance against the Rangers where he scored a goal and totaled three shots on target. While it's still a bit premature to assume he'll play everyday moving forward, things could get interesting if he musters up consecutive performances of similar ilk.
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The survey will take just five minutes to complete and one entrant will win a pair of tickets to either the 2018 Magic Weekend or Summer Bash.
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WASHINGTON The United States and Guatemala have a reached am agreement that will eliminate Guatemala's tariffs on U.S. chicken leg quarters four-and-a-half years earlier than planned, the U.S. Trade Representative's office said on Monday.
The agreement, part of follow-on negotiations under the Central American Free Trade Agreement, calls for elimination of the 12.5 percent tariff on U.S. exports of fresh, frozen, and chilled chicken leg quarters this month.
The United States and Guatemala also will establish a tariff rate quota allowing imports of 1,000 metric tons of processed chicken leg quarters to enter duty-free each year through Dec. 31, 2021, USTR said in a statement. Any remaining tariffs and quotas will be eliminated, effective Jan. 1, 2022.
Sales of U.S. chicken leg quarters to Guatemala totaled $82 million in 2016, about 8 percent of the country's total U.S. agricultural imports of $1.1 billion last year.
(Reporting by David Lawder; Editing by Jeffrey Benkoe)
April 13 Applied Optoelectronics Inc
* Applied Optoelectronics expects first quarter 2017 results to exceed guidance
* Q1 revenue $96.2 million versus I/B/E/S view $89.8 million
* Applied Optoelectronics Inc sees Q1 2017 gaap fully diluted earnings per share in range of $0.91 to $0.94
* Applied Optoelectronics Inc sees Q1 GAAP and non-GAAP gross margin in range of 42.5% to 42.9%, above prior non-GAAP outlook of 38% to 40%
* Applied Optoelectronics Inc sees Q1 2017 non-GAAP fully diluted earnings per share in range of $1.00 to $1.02
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.83 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The New England Holocaust Memorial in Boston was vandalized on Monday, for the second time in two months.
According to the Boston Herald, police arrested a suspect in the vandalism. They said the suspected smashed a glass panel on the memorial.
Welcome to Smart Money Monday.
The holidays are here and 'tis the season to talk about gift giving, or rather ways to save money on gift giving.
Keane Santos from Bank of Hawaii has some tips on how to save this holiday season.
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Steiner: 2018 cars will be ready with Halo
Oct.6 - F1 teams will be ready with Halo-equipped cars next year.
That is the view of Haas boss Gunther Steiner, when asked about reports teams are concerned the FIA has released detailed information about Halo very late.
"Everyone is complaining," Steiner said at Suzuka, "but in the end it's the same for everyone. Everything will be done on time.
"Formula one is the highest category of motor sport, so if you are not able to cope with such difficulties then in my view it is better not to be in this championship," he added.
"Of course, if you have two or three extra months to develop a car, we would use them until the last minute," Steiner said.
"But if the information about Halo is shared simultaneously with all the teams, then everything is fine. In any case, we cannot change it."
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A decision on whether to grant planning permission for 425 homes to be built on land near Burton Green will no longer be made tonight (Tuesday April 24).
The plan for the homes on land between Westwood Heath Road, Bockendon Road and Cromwell Lane has been removed from Warwick District Council planning committee's agenda.
According to the council's deputy monitoring officer Graham Leach, a new Scheduled Ancient Monument has been found near the site, causing the withdrawal of the application.
Before this information came to light, council officers had recommended the plans for approval despite several objections.
YALOBUSHA CO./MARSHALL CO., Miss. (WCBI) – A Marshall County murder suspect has possibly been sighted in Yalobusha County, and law enforcement are asking the public to be on the lookout for him.
31-year-old Joshua Lee Fletcher is from Louisiana, and is accused of drowning another man at a campground in Marshall County.
Fletcher is believed to have been sighted in a silver truck near Highway 32 and Yalobusha County Road 212. On the Yalobusha County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page, they say the truck was seen traveling south towards Coffeeville.
The sheriff’s office writes that if anyone sees Fletcher or this vehicle, do not approach him, but call 9-1-1 or (662) 473-2722.
You can read the previous story here.
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Gordhan also said during a televised press conference in Pretoria on Friday that he had been "sickened" by allegations that he had secret meetings to undermine the government during an investor roadshow abroad. (Reporting by TJ Strydom; Writing by Ed Stoddard; Editing by Joe Brock)
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Miley Cyrus is “so excited” to release her next single.
Related: Miley Cyrus Announces Release Date For ‘Younger Now’ Album
The 24-year-old artist announced Sunday (August 13) she will release her new single “Younger Now” this Friday (August 18). The single will serve as the title track for her upcoming album.
“I’ve been tryin to keep the secret but I can’t hide it any longer,” Cyrus wrote on Instagram. “I am sooooooo EXCITED to share it with all of you! I hope to always make people smile and shine light thru my work!”
Earlier this month Cyrus revealed her album Younger Now will be released on September 29.
The album will be Cyrus’ sixth studio album and first since 2015. Along with “Younger Now,” the album will also feature Cyrus’ single “Malibu.”
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Former “Dance Moms” reality TV star Abby Lee Miller is set to be released from prison early.
WTAE-TV reports Miller was originally scheduled for release June 21, but online records now list her release date as May 25. Miller has been in a California prison since turning herself in this past July.
Miller was sentenced to a year and a day in prison for hiding $775,500 worth of income and bringing $120,000 in Australian currency to the U.S. without reporting it.
The 51-year-old had filed for bankruptcy after defaulting on a Florida condominium mortgage and a mortgage on her Abby Lee Dance Company studio in Penn Hills, a Pittsburgh suburb.
Her lawyer argued Miller had become “ill-equipped to deal with the brand she became.”
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Information from: WTAE-TV, http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com
And when you’re conservative woke, you’re ready to deploy the most powerful non-bullet firing weapon in your liberty-loving arsenal – your devastating capability not to give a damn what the liberals and their Conservative, Inc., cruise-shilling Benedict Arnold buddies say.
When you don’t care anymore, they got nothing.
What are these whiny weasels going to do to you anyway? Not like you? Think bad things about you? Taunt you a second time?
Look. Learn. Accept the harsh truth.
They hate you.
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DELAWARE -- In honor of National Fishing and Boating Week, DNREC's Division of Fish & Wildlife is inviting anglers to fish, crab, and clam in any Delaware water for free on Saturday and Sunday, June 2 and 3.
During those two days, out-of-state and in-state anglers are permitted to fish the state's waters without a fishing license. Even though a license is not needed, DNREC says anglers are still required to obtain a free Fisherman Identification Network (F.I.N.) number, which anglers can access online at www.delaware-fin.com or by calling 1-800-432-9228. Fishers are also required to follow the state's fishing regulations, including size and daily catch limits.
National Fishing and Boating Week takes place June 2-10.
Gooding & Co. will offer this rare 1957 Jaguar XKSS at its upcoming Amelia Island, Fla., car auction.
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In 2014, a very clever and very determined tuxedo tabby kitten named Mulder apparently enjoys opening doors by hanging off the doorknob. To try and curb this and other behaviors, Mulder’s human Sven put a homemade water trap in front of a closed door. This wasn’t enough to stop Mulder, however. The precocious little cat simply jumped above the water trap and onto the doorknob, pulled the door open and then calmly stepped inside.
The first time Mulder got past the water traps was far less graceful, but just as effective
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TAIPEI (Taiwan News) -- Two lucky winners now share the Power Lottery's (威力彩) whopping NT$1.17 billion jackpot, with the lucky tickets purchased in Taichung and Tainan, announced the Taiwan Lottery on Monday.
The winning number for the Power Lottery (威力彩) are 38, 16, 15, 03, 23, 10 in the first section, while the winning number in the second section is 03.
The winning ticket in Tainan was purchased at the Sanyou (三友) lottery store in the city's Rende District, while the winning ticket in Taichung was purchased at the Tianjiangcai (天降財) lottery store in the city's East District.
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You may want to feel Christmas and it may not happen for you unless you watch your favorite holiday movie classic. So, in order to help you by pass the wait on TV channels or simply not having to go buy the physical copy, here’s a nice list we’ve found of the places you can stream/rent many of our holiday favorites.
Here’s a few examples. For the rest of the list you can visit the Guidelive HERE.
“Bad Santa” starring Billy Bob Thorton. Both original and sequel can be found on NETFLIX. “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” You must buy it digitally on AMAZON. “A Christmas Story” can be found for rent for #3.99 on AMAZON and iTunes. “Christmas with the Cranks” can be found if you subscribe to Hulu or AMAZON PRIME. “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas” starring Jim Carrey. Found on NETFLIX.
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Penkridge and District Round Table served up a weekend for beer lovers to savour.
More than 20 handpulled brews were on offer at the group’s beer festival, which was held at Peace Memorial Hall on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
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Cider drinkers were also catered for and there was musical entertainment throughout the weekend from Back to 80s, Icon, District 1178 and Bloke.
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Proceeds from the event will go to local good causes.
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A COLLEGE is one of a few in the area to be picked to pilot the new T-levels.
Fareham College is one of 52 colleges nationally chosen by the Department for Education to pilot the technical qualification intended as a vocational alternative to A-levels.
From 2020, Fareham College will offer T-levels in a number of subjects.
The two-year courses will feature more teaching hours than most current technical programmes and include a three-month work placement.
Nigel Duncan, principal of Fareham College, said: ‘Fareham College is committed to the development of high-quality technical and professional skills provision at all levels and is proud to have been selected to pilot the first round of T-levels.
‘We recognise the importance of this initiative and applaud the government’s foresight in ensuring the availability of high-quality level three technical education and skills provision.
‘They will prepare our students for outstanding careers in technical occupations both now and in the future.’
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — An 18-year-old is pleading guilty to rape and murder in the 2015 death of a 12-year-old Utah girl he's accused of luring from her home with a story about a lost cat.
Jayden Matthew Sterzer pleaded guilty to rape in juvenile court Monday. He was 15 when police say he strangled Kailey Vijil (VIJ'-el) and left her in a horse pasture.
Sterzer also was expected to plead guilty to murder in adult court as part of a blended plea deal that will allow him to stay in a juvenile detention center until he turns 21.
The Associated Press hadn't previously named Sterzer because he was a minor and his case was being handled entirely in juvenile court.
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He was found fit for trial after getting treatment for unspecified mental disorders and intellectual disabilities.
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) – Police say they’ve arrested a man who barged into the Topeka Police department wielding a machete and threatening officers.
Television station WIBW reports that the man also announced in the station that he had a bomb. Police say the incident happened around 2 a.m. Saturday when the man entered the front door of the police side of the Law Enforcement Center.
Police say officer were able to get the man to leave the lobby and began negotiating with him outside for about an hour, with their weapons drawn.
Police say when the man made a more toward officers, one officer used a stun gun to subdue him.
The man was arrested on suspicion of aggravated assault of a law enforcement officer, criminal threat and other counts.
How have iconic logos evolved over time?
Do logo changes tend to correspond to periods of revenue growth for brands?
To find out, C+R Research examined the important logo changes of 13 well-known brands: Starbucks, Apple, Google, Amazon, Levi's, Microsoft, Dell, Twitter, Nike, Coca-Cola, IBM, Shell, and Airbnb.
As part of the analysis, the researchers mapped major logo changes to each brand's revenue history.
Check out the infographic below to see the findings:
About the research: The report was based on analysis of the logo changes of 13 major brands: Starbucks, Apple, Google, Amazon, Levi's, Microsoft, Dell, Twitter, Nike, Coca-Cola, IBM, Shell, Airbnb.
EURUSD has been reversing its upward trend that took place from early January until early February.
The pair fell to a more than 3-week low of 1.0607 on Friday and has found support at the 50-day moving average. The market has retraced almost of its gains made since early January. A further decline would bring prices to the 50% Fibonacci retracement level of the rally from 1.0339 to 1.0828. (January 3 to February 2 upleg).
The 50% Fibonacci lies at 1.0582 which seemed to hold as support last month. RSI is trending down and has dipped below 50 into bearish territory, indicating further downside is possible. The next support prices would target comes in at 1.0526 which is the 61.8% Fibonacci. If this level is breached, the current short-term outlook would turn bearish with chances to extend lower into the 1.04 handle.
The market would need to remain above the 50-day moving average and clear resistance at 1.0713 to shift the outlook to bullish.
Aditya Roy Kapur was snapped outside Mohit Suri's office, as the director-actor duo happily smiled for the paparazzi. Dressed in super comfy casuals, the Aashiqui duo seemed in a happy-go-lucky mood. Teaming up again, are they? Guess time will only tell...
“He is a time traveller, everything will come true” Fan
In the strange clip, James, said he had arrived from the distant future in a time machine.
Hooked up to a low-tech lie detector, the alleged time traveller started to answer questions about his timeline.
And he passed every single one.
James revealed in 6591 that every home has an advanced AI system that carries out basic tasks and can recognise when different people give it commands.
He added there would be a one-world government, similar to the United Nations, but that each country would be able to have some control over its own affairs.
Ibec North West has published a report calling for economic growth to be shared equally across the country.
The ‘Doing Business Locally’ document is aimed at local policy and business leaders in Donegal, Sligo and Leitrim, and outlines a number of economic indicators which show the depth of the inequalites and challenges facing the regional economy in the North West.
Ibec North West Regional Director Terry MacNamara says the findings in the report show the National Planning Framework should be progressed without delay in order to better guide regional population growth and address growing imbalances between Dublin and elsewhere.
If we invest wisely now, he says, the North West will benefit in the years to come, and business will create more jobs locally.
Aidan Sweeney, one of the authors of the report, says the North West will benefit if policy decisions are based on their findings……………..
Here is the class of 2018.
First year eligibles – linebackers Ray Lewis and Brian Urlacher. Receiver Randy Moss is also headed to Canton in just his first year.
They are joined in the Class of 2018 by Terrell Owens and Brian Dawkins as the modern-era selections to be enshrined.
Longtime personnel executive Bobby Beathard (contributor) and seniors committee nominees Jerry Kramer and Robert Brazile were also voted into the Hall. The Hall of Fame’s enshrinement ceremony will be Aug. 4 right here in the Hall of Fame city.
YANKTON, S.D. (AP) – A judge has ordered a competency hearing for the South Dakota man who was shot by a state trooper last December, even though the man says it’s unnecessary.
Fifty-eight-year-old Curt Wayne Adams Sr., of Yankton, is charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault of a police officer and aggravated eluding after he led police on a chase that ended in Yankton. The chase ended when the trooper shot and wounded Adams.
Judge Glen Eng ordered a competency evaluation for Adams on Monday.
Adams’ court-appointed attorney would like the competency evaluation to be added to court records, but doesn’t doubt Adams’ ability to make decisions.
The next hearing is set for March 27. An investigation found the trooper was justified in the shooting.
Michigan State student Connor Berry, 22, climbs on the table to protest the MSU board of trustees' unanimous vote to name former Gov. John Engler as their interim president, in East Lansing, Michigan, on Jan. 31.
MSU turned to a hard-nosed former governor and alumnus to right the ship following scathing criticism over former doctor Larry Nassar's ability to molest young female athletes for decades under the guise of medical treatment.
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Did you lose your Vietnamese potbelly pig in Portland this week?
Multnomah County says they found him on Monday October 2 near Powell Butte Park. The pig is a male and grey in color.
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Lost your Vietnamese Potbelly Pig? @MultCoPets found him stray on 10/2 near Powell Butte Park. Learn more: https://t.co/gRVJp3zZ5L pic.twitter.com/DtY5ms0fz6 — Multnomah County, OR (@multco) October 6, 2017
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Reimer stole an overtime road win over the Red Wings on Monday, picking up 34 saves on 35 shots in the process.
This was a brilliant effort from Reimer, who helped the Panthers kill off all three penalties. In fact, he hadn't played this well since an Oct. 28 home contest against the Wings, when he lost in overtime despite posting a .947 save percentage that evening. Given that Roberto Luongo (lower body) has had trouble staying healthy this season, Reimer's benefited from an uptick in playing time and should be of service to fantasy owners desperate for depth at the goaltender position -- just don't expect miracles.
ZURICH — Former Guam Football Association president Richard Lai was banned for life from participating in national and international football competitions according to a Nov. 21 release by Federation Internationale de Football Association. Lai pleaded guilty to two counts of wire fraud conspiracy and one count of willful failure to file reports of foreign bank and financial accounts. Lai’s guilty plea is related to schemes in which he received bribes in exchange for his support in relation to FIFA presidential elections and to gain control and influence within the Asian Football Confederation and FIFA.
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April 13 CONCENT HOLDING AB (PUBL)
* SELLS BARENTS CENTER PROJECT FOR SEK 60 MILLION IN CASH
* BUYER BC INVESTMENT IS ALSO TO HANDLE COMPANY'S DEBT TO UNIT ÖSTERMYRA BRUK OF ABOUT SEK 60 MILLION
* THE DEAL IS EFFECTIVE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AND NO LATER THAN JUNE 30 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
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A moped was badly damaged in a fire of Blackpool Promenade
The incident was reported at one minute past midnight.
A fire engine and crew from Blackpool went to the incident and firefighters used a hosereel jet to extinguish the fire, which had been started deliberately.
Police have been notified of the suspected arson.
The Limpopo Health Department says it is also engaging Treasury to approve the salaries. This follows protests by healthcare professionals affected by the issue this week.
JOHANNESBURG - The Limpopo Health Department has assured medical professionals who had not received their salaries and allowances last month that their concerns are being attended to.
This follows protests by healthcare professionals affected by the issue this week.
Department Spokesperson Thabiso Teffo said: “The department would like to apologise to the few affected employees and reassure them that their allowances have been captured and will be paid. We are engaging to Treasury to also approve those late allocations.”
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Both Jim and Bobby Henderson knew it wasn't going to be each coaching against each other for the first time and it showed. Monacan's Korey Bridy scored three touchdowns, including the game winner in overtime, as the Chiefs remain undefeated after a 22-15 win over the Rapids.
Monacan score first on their opening drive on a Bridy 29 yard touchdown run and with the two point conversion, the Chiefs led 8-0. James River would then score the next 15 points. A Graham Scholl four yard touchdown run followed by a Hasan Gibson one yard run gave the Rapids their first lead of the game.
Bridy, who would his 50th career touchdown in the game, would score the game tying touchdown in the 3rd, a 35 yard run. Then in OT, scored the go ahead touchdown from 10 yards out. He would rush for 118 yards on 14 carries and had the game clinching pass breakup in the endzone.
Howard was optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque on Monday, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.
The 25-year-old stood virtually no chance of cracking the Opening Day roster, as his presence on the 40-man roster can largely be chalked up to protection from the Rule 5 draft. Howard gave up seven earned runs in 12.1 innings this spring (5.11 ERA). He'll likely join the Isotopes' rotation after making his Triple-A debut last season and producing a 3.89 ERA in 14 starts.
The man killed in a crash early Saturday on I-95 in Westport was ejected from a van after it was rear-ended and rolled down an embankment, according to Connecticut State Police. The man was identified as Muhamad Bahaga, 32, of the Bronx, N.Y. He was riding in the back seat of a 2003 Chevrolet Astro van and was not wearing a seatbelt, state police said.
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Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson is urging people to put down their smart phones during next Monday's solar eclipse and experience it in the moment: emotionally, physically and psychologically. (Aug. 14) AP
Lamar Odom is looking healthier than ever these days. The former NBA player, who checked himself into rehab in early December "to work on his mental and physical health" and "maintain his sobriety," posted a photo of himself with his two kids on Instagram on Saturday.
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Pittsburgh Steelers Week 5 Injury Report: Tackle Marcus Gilbert Is The Steelers' Only Injury Return Heading Into Game Against JacksonvilleThe Pittsburgh Steelers had into their Week 5 clash against the Jacksonville Jaguars with just one player, tackle Marcus Gilbert, with an injury designation. Gilbert, who has missed the past two weeks with a hamstring injury, appears to be destined to be inactive once again as he did not practice the last two days.
President Trump is naming the chief of staff of the Department of Veterans Affairs to lead the agency on an acting basis while the president's nominee awaits Senate confirmation.
The White House says Trump has designated Peter O'Rourke to serve as acting VA secretary effective Tuesday. Trump tapped acting VA Secretary Robert Wilkie to serve as permanent secretary earlier this month.
Wilkie cannot run the agency on an acting basis while he awaits Senate confirmation.
Wilkie has led the VA since Trump fired David Shulkin in March amid an ethics scandal. Trump then turned to Ronny Jackson, the Navy doctor who had been his personal physician, but Jackson withdrew following questions about his professionalism.
Wilkie is a former Pentagon undersecretary. O'Rourke formerly led the VA's new accountability office.
It all started as a way for a few people to get a free cup of coffee. Now, one local man's good deed has inspired a community into paying it forward.
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– According to The Wrestling Observer, WWE RAW General Manager Kurt Angle has not undergone any physicals with WWE, and therefore is not expected to return anytime soon.
WWE has refuses to comment on the possibility of a in-ring return – possibly because if Angle does return – WWE isn’t looking for it to happen until next year’s WrestleMania.
MADELEINE ALBRIGHT CALLS ON FRENCH WOMEN TO VOTE FOR MARINE LE PEN: Albright: ‘Special place in hell for women who don’t help each other.’
Well, there you have it. . . . (Joke stolen from Kate Litvak on Facebook).
NY Giants Team Grades: DRC Comes Up Big Blue As G-Men Eliminate Redskins 19-10The Washington Redskins (8-7-1) needed a victory to secure an NFL playoff berth, while the New York Giants (11-5) had nothing to gain. But the G-Men went on the road and stifled the 'Skins offense all afternoon. A second interception by Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie tamped down a last minute threat by the Redskins, and Big Blue left the nation's capital with a 19-10 victory.
10:41 Reported News Briefs Tevet 4, 5777 , 02/01/17 Tevet 4, 5777 , 02/01/17 Knesset committee meeting for annexing Ma'ale Adumim The Committee for Legislation is convening to discuss the legal aspects of applying Israeli law to Ma'ale Adumim.
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iTunes Official Music Charts for the week ending October 5, 2017:
Top Songs
1. Thunder, Imagine Dragons
2. Mi Gente (feat. Beyoncé), J Balvin & Willy William
3. Look What You Made Me Do, Taylor Swift
4. rockstar (feat. 21 Savage), Post Malone
5. Bodak Yellow, Cardi B
6. Feel It Still, Portugal. The Man
7. Sorry Not Sorry, Demi Lovato
8. Perfect, Ed Sheeran
9. What Lovers Do (feat. SZA), Maroon 5
10. 1-800-273-8255 (feat. Alessia Cara & Khalid, Logic
Top Albums
1. Greatest Hits, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
2. Tell Me You Love Me, Demi Lovato
3. Younger Now, Miley Cyrus
4. Now, Shania Twain
5. The Bigger Artist, A Boogie wit da Hoodie
6. Evolve,Imagine Dragons
7. Bluebird of Happiness, Tamar Braxton
8. Savage, Tank
9. Wildflowers, Tom Petty
10. Anthology: Through the Years, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
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He's been public enemy number one in Australia since infamously refusing to walk during a crucial Ashes Test, but Stuart Broad has just made a shocking revelation.
MORE: Smith reveals the drastic change that turned his career around
Speaking to Channel Ten's Mark Howard, Broad admitted to being an Australian cricket fan when he was growing up.
"I shouldn't admit this, but I was actually a big Australian cricket fan," Broad said.
"McGrath was my hero and I used to try to be Gillespie in the back garden."
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Catalonia has received an apology from the Spanish official Enric Millo (R) after Sunday's violence
The violent crackdown injured nearly 900 as batons and rubber bullets were used against protestors and people trying to cast their vote.
The Spanish government has consistently argued the referendum was illegal and the vote was banned by the country's top constitutional court.
But in a televised interview today, Madrid's representative in Catalonia, Enric Millo, said: "When I see these images, and more so when I know people have been hit, pushed and even one person who hospitalised, I can't help but regret it and apologise on behalf of the officers that intervened."
Catalan officials have said they could declare independence as early as Monday.
April 5 Northeast Pharmaceutical Group Co Ltd
* Says it returns to net profit of 23.8 million yuan ($3.45 million) in 2016 versus net loss of 384.4 million yuan year ago
* Says it aims to raise up to 1.4 billion yuan in private placement of shares to fund vitamin C production project
* Says it plans to invest 130 million yuan in technology upgrade in 2017
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Further company coverage: ($1 = 6.8960 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
The Checkdown's daily collection of football culture stories for December 11, 2017. This is The Extra Point.
1. If you bear treacherous conditions like Bills fans did on Sunday, you deserve to revel in victory with the players.
2. Many players sent their well wishes to Ryan Shazier in the form of custom cleat designs.
Check out the full gallery of Week 14's custom cleats.
3. Four-time gold medalist Simone Biles was an honorary cheerleader at the 49ers vs. Texans game.
canât wait to cheer at my first game ï¿½ï¿½
GO HOUSTON TEXANS â¼ï¸ pic.twitter.com/K4ijVE86ud â Simone Biles (@Simone_Biles) December 10, 2017
If you ever wondered what 7-foot Hakeem Olajuwon looked like next to the 4-foot-8 gymnast, here you go:
4. Cowboys LB Sean Lee returned from his hamstring injury and had quite the comeback.
Sean Lee ... 18 tackles and an INT. Welcome back. â Damon R. Marx (@DamonMarxDMN) December 10, 2017
5. Randy Moss challenged Jaguars CB Jalen Ramsey to a head-to-head matchup in the offseason.
We may have our differences, but we do well in times like this to remember that everyone who serves in our nation’s capitol is here because, above all, they love our country.
We can all agree that we are blessed to be Americans, that our children deserve to grow up in a nation of safety and peace, and that we are strongest when we are unified, and when we work together for the common good. Please take a moment today to cherish those you love and always remember those who serve and keep us safe.
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Danes who stop using Facebook for just a week are happier, less angry and less lonely than those who continue checking the social network as usual, reveals a new study by graduate student Morten Tromholt from the department of sociology at University of Copenhagen.
Tromholt recruited 1,095 people (via Facebook) to participate in his one-week experiment and randomly assigned them to either a treatment group (asked not to use Facebook) or control group (asked to continue using Facebook as usual).
At the end of the experiment, 86 percent of the participants in the treatment group said they managed to stay away from the social network for the whole week.
The search for a 29-year-old woman whose sneaker and cellphone were found in West Milford along with her crashed car entered its fourth day Wednesday.
Police who responded to the minor crash off Oak Ridge Road near the Jefferson border found the car and the items but not Stephanie Bronaugh of the Sussex County town of Lafayette, 25 miles due east.
An "exhaustive" but unsuccessful search involved K9 units a State Police helicopter and West Milford's Search & Rescue and Special Operations teams.
Exactly a year ago Tuesday, police in Sparta said they found Bronaugh slumped over the wheel of her 2016 BMW, with 10 wax folds of heroin in the driver's side compartment, as well as a small amount of pot and several prescription pills in the car.
They processed and released her pending court action on drug charges.
Anyone who sees Bronaugh or knows where to find her urged to call Wes Milford police: ( 973) 728-2800 .
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Two Florida women have been arrested in connection with a series of armed robberies committed by a suspect who wore a Batman mask.
Wateka Thomason, 33, and Cassandra Raffa, 31, were arrested Sunday after they were found sleeping in a car in a Walmart parking lot, Ormond Beach Police said.
Thomason and Raffa are facing numerous charges including grand theft, trespassing, armed robbery and dealing in stolen property. Both were being held without bond Monday, jail records showed. No attorney information was immediately available.
The robberies took place last month. The suspect was armed with a knife, but no one was injured.
Police said the investigation is ongoing.
Can you guess the joke Peter Crouch just made about the royal baby’s arrival?
By Edd Dracott, Press Association Peter Crouch has become known as a bit of a joker on Twitter, and naturally he wasn’t going to let the arrival of a new member of the royal family pass him by without cracking wise.
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Five students at Paramount High School were hit by a car while walking near campus on Monday, authorities said.
The incident occurred after 3 p.m. near the intersection of Rosecrans and Downey avenues, at the northeast corner of the school, according to Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Sgt. Harold Morrow and L.A. County fire officials.
Four of the victims were taken to trauma centers, L.A. County Fire Inspector Gustavo Medina said, and at least one was in serious condition, according to sheriff’s officials. But authorities could not provide further details on their conditions, or that of the fifth victim.
The vehicle that struck them was out of control, deputies said, but it was unclear whether the driver had been detained.
Morrow confirmed the victims were students, but no other identifying information about them was released.
No further details were immediately available.
KTLA’s Matt Phillips contributed to this report.
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (SC) has resumed the hearing of Panama case Wednesday (Today) after a break of two weeks.
A five-member larger bench headed by Justice Asif Saeed Khosa is hearing the case.
Salman Akram Raja, the counsel of Hussain Nawaz and Hassan Nawaz is presenting his arguments.
Earlier, the hearing was adjourned as Justice Sheikh Azmat Saeed suffered a heart problem.
Whether it is tossing discs at Monte Bella Park or riding a bike on the Belden Trail, residents of Brownsville may notice that their options have been greatly expanded. One of the biggest projects was a $10,000, 21-basket disc golf course that is free to the public.
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ISLAMABAD, July 4 (APP):Prime Minister justice (retd) Nasir-ul-Mulk Wednesday said international community must play its role for realization of right to self-determination to Kashmiri people in the Indian occupied Kashmir (IoK) as promised to them through the UNSC relevant resolutions.
He was talking to Azad Jammu and Kashmir Prime Minister Raja Farooq Haider Khan who called on him at PM Office, a press release said.
Nasir-ul-Mulk condemned the reign of state sponsored terrorism as well as grave human rights violations perpetrated by the Indian occupation forces on the unarmed civilians of IoK.
The prime minister reaffirmed moral, political and diplomatic support of the people and the government of Pakistan to the people of IoK in their legitimate struggle for their right to self-determination.
During the meeting, the overall situation in Azad Jammu and Kashmir in general and the plight of the innocent people of IoK in particular came under discussion.
(Warning: This post contains major spoilers for “Game of Thrones” through the Aug. 13 episode.)
Gilly discovered in the notes of High Septon Maynard, who served during the Mad King’s reign, that “he issued an annulment for a ‘Prince Ragger’ and remarried him to someone else at the same time in a secret ceremony in Dorne.”
The episode glosses over this bit, as Sam immediately starts whining about how much he hates the maesters before deciding to quit his training at the Citadel and head off to wherever. But that’s a monumentally important bit of information Gilly dredged up there and it’s worth discussing.
Sacramento students returned Monday morning to James Rutter Middle School -- 11 days after a fire damaged multiple classrooms and shut down the school two days before Spring Break. "Thanks to the quick work of school site staff, plans to restore classroom instruction came together last week," said Xanthi Pinkerton, spokesperson for the Elk Grove Unified School District.
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Baku. 21 February. REPORT.AZ/ Analytical Group of Report News Agency has prepared ranking of banks based in Azerbaijan on average interest expenses/deposits ratio as of January 1, 2016.
The table below shows TOP-10 ranking of the banks:
No. Banks Interest expenses / Deposits, % 1 Bank of Baku 14,29 2 Nikoil Bank 11,74 3 Turanbank 11,11 4 AG Bank 10,61 5 Expressbank 10,17 6 Amrahbank 10,13 7 Bank Avrasiya 8,82 8 Atabank 8,00 9 Silkway Bank 7,72 10 IBA 7,48
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HEALTHWATCH - If you love to take selfies, be warned that it could come with some unwanted side effects. Researchers found that the pictures can trigger seizure like activity in people with epilepsy.
The phenomenon is called Selfie Epilepsy. Researchers studied a teen that suffered from unusual spikes in brain activity after using her cellphone to take a selfie with both the flash and red eye reduction in a dimly lit room. The doctors concluded that the teen likely had a photo sensitivity response.
For more information, check out the video.
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This undated photo released by the Bermuda Police Service shows American college student Mark Dombroski, who has been reported missing in Bermuda. Bermuda police Dombroski was on a rugby tour with Saint Joseph’s University, a college near Philadelphia, when he disappeared early Sunday, March 18, 2018. Courtesy of Bermuda Police Service via AP)
WILSON, N.C. (AP) - The family of a Pennsylvania woman is seeking the public's help after she disappeared after a stay at a North Carolina motel.
The Wilson Times reports local police say 32-year-old Sianeh Togbah Sherman stayed at a Sleep Inn near Interstate 95 on April 9. Family members say they were last in contact with her on April 10, and said she was in good spirits. The family says she was pursuing a modeling career.
Sherman is the mother of a 3-year-old and a 5-year-old. She is from Atglen, about 55 miles (88 km) west of Philadelphia.
Officers found Sherman's belongings in the hotel room. Police say Sherman was driving a 2005 Volkswagen Touraeg with a Pennsylvania license plate.
Wilson police are working with the Pennsylvania State Police in the case.
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MANSFIELD (KFSM) — Some Mansfield residents will be on a boil order until further notice.
Becky Walker, recorder and treasurer for the town, said those who live south of Highway 378, east of Henley Road and in the Lakespur Community are under this status.
The boil order has been issued as a precautionary measure after a broken line was repaired.
Town leaders said they expect the status to be issued for 24 hours.
This is a developing story.
A great read in the Baltimore Sun from Jon Meoli about the Sports Analytics Club at Edmondson-Westside HS using dat… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
The International Rett Syndrome Foundation, now doing business as Rettsyndrome.org , announces the addition of six research projects to its Research Portfolio in the first quarter of 2017. A commitment of $775,000, through research grants, brings the largest non-governmental private funder of Rett research above the recently attained milestone of $40M research dollars to $41M.
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March 30 Mamezou Holdings Co Ltd :
* Says its wholly owned unit Open Stream, Inc. will undertake the merger with another wholly owned unit MENOX Co,Ltd.
* Says MENOX Co,Ltd. will be dissolved after the merger
* Says effective Aug. 1
Source text in Japanese:goo.gl/1ppz3Z
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
An American Fable from the Heartland Imagine a country where an overlooked region rises up to elect a charismatic leader to shake up Washington. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2hATAHG NAPA, Calif.
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Library directors and board members from New London, Wellington, Grafton, Lorain, Avon Lake, Willard, Bellevue and Elyria met Feb. 3 at the Wellington Library with Dick Stein, newly elected member of the Ohio House of Representatives, 57th District. Stein said he has already learned what he was told before he took office, which was, "The first six months in office are like learning how to drink from a firehose," because of the huge amount of information which much be absorbed.
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When your camera goes dutch wither something’s gone horribly awry on the screen…or just with your camera rig. Find out more in this week’s visual glossary term from moviola.com.
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BREAKING NEWS
Police are investigating a stabbing that has occurred in St Marys a short time ago.
Paramedics responded to a call for help at a unit block in Saddington Street, St Marys about an hour ago after reports of the stabbing.
The Weekender understands the victim is a male in his 50s. He has suffered a single stab wound to the back, it is believed.
Paramedics treated the man at the scene before he was transported to Westmead Hospital, which is best equipped to handle such a trauma situation.
A crime scene has been established.
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NAKHON PHANOM – A gang of youths on motorcycles chased, stabbed and beat to death a man who was on his way home after watching the annual illuminated boat procession on the Mekong River on Thursday night.
The parents and relatives of the victim condemned the attack as inhumane and asked police to urgently arrest those responsible.
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In the villages surrounding Munich, Germany, a Riverside School teacher plans to use musical instruments and song this summer to help Syrian refugees connect with their new communities. Kate Miserocchi will spend a month in Munich, running music workshops for the children of displaced Syrians and their new German neighbors.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A homeless man who pleaded guilty to killing a 55-year-old man in the Kansas City suburb of Independence on New Year’s Day 2016 has been sentenced to 22 years in prison.
The Kansas City Star reports that 26-year-old Darryl Schaeffel was sentenced by a Jackson County judge on Friday. He pleaded guilty last November to second-degree murder and armed criminal action for the death of Charles Younger.
Independence police found Younger’s body inside a home on New Year’s Day in 2016. Police say Younger had been shot and stabbed.
Witnesses had told police that Schaeffel was living in Younger’s home for several days and that the two were arguing because Younger thought Schaeffel was stealing from him.
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May 3 Reliance Capital Ltd
* Receives requisite “no-objection” from NSE and BSE for demerger scheme, facilitating independent listing of Reliance Home Finance
* Says is proceeding with filing the scheme of demerger with the National Company Law Tribunal for approval Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The Yankees officially announced Monday that they acquired Stanton and cash from the Marlins in exchange for Starlin Castro, Jorge Guzman and Jose Devers.
As expected, Stanton approved the move to New York and the deal was made official Monday morning. The 2017 NL MVP, who hit .281/.376/.631 with 59 homers and 132 RBI in 159 games last season, will join an already potent lineup that led the majors in homers and was second in runs scored and RBI last year.
WHILE driving out of Henley on Friday, something caught my eye.
I was stuck in traffic in New Street outside Lilly Dry Clean. Looking out of the car window, I noticed a rack of clean clothes awaiting collection.
At one end was the unmistakable red suit jacket and hat belonging to Father Christmas. I guess these must get coverered in soot when he’s clambering down all those chimneys!
The MC board has approved the Title IX lawsuit settlement
President Thomas tells us they plan on updating the softball complex, that would come with new dressing and locker rooms, better lighting for the field, and updating the bleachers for better seating.
They are working to make the changes right away and just looking at landscaping for everything, Thomas said.
The school hopes to have everything done by the start of the softball season in February 2020.
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Billy and VIP guests Dave and Liz head to Pabu in Boston to review the food, atmosphere, and service. Watch the video above to see what they have to say about this Japanese inspired restaurant.
For more info on Pabu, visit them online at MichaelMina.net.
Food City named Rick Bishop as Executive Vice President of Store Operations for their Chattanooga Division.
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Jubilant supporters of Thokozani Khupe dancing outside the High Court in Bulawayo following the dismissal of a case in which the Nelson Chamisa group of the MDC-T was seeking an order to stop Khupe from using the MDC-T name and logo. What's your take on this?
JOHANNESBURG — Parents in South Africa's economic hub of Johannesburg have been asked to keep their children at home from school "for their own safety" after a protest by minibus taxi drivers turned violent.
The drivers protesting the high price of their vehicles threatened motorists and blocked highways Thursday, causing massive gridlock. Police said some of the vehicles had been hijacked by taxi drivers.
Passengers concerned about missing flights were seen wheeling their luggage along a highway to O.R. Tambo International Airport as hundreds of minibus taxis blocked traffic.
Motorists have reported violence. South Africa's Automobile Association has warned drivers in the city to be vigilant and remain calm if threatened.
Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst, a member of the Environment and Public Works Committee, continued to push for legislation she co-sponsored that would remove unnecessary regulatory hurdles that keep E15, and higher blends of ethanol, from being sold year round across the country.
Iowa leads the nation in the production of ethanol, and the Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act would help to break down barriers that have impeded retailers and consumers from accessing E15 in the summer months.
The Fort Worth Police Department found a body inside a vacant home in the 6400 block of Woodway Drive in southwest Fort Worth. Police said they received a tip about the body at the location from the Arlington Police Department.
Paramedics took a woman and female child to hospital after the crash.
Paramedics took a woman and female child to hospital after the crash. David Nielsen
BREAKING: A woman and child have been involved in a serious multi-vehicle crash in Maroochydore.
Paramedics were called to the intersection of Kingsford Smith Pde and Fourth Ave about 12.41pm after the two-vehicle crash.
At the scene, they assessed three people involved in the collision.
One woman was suffering neck pain, while a female child was suffering shoulder pain.
They were taken to the Sunshine Coast University Hospital in a stable condition.
Rome, July 4 - The Cassation Court sentence saying 49 million euros allegedly misappropriated by persons close to the anti-migrant Eursokeptic League is a "political one", League leader matteo salvini said Wednesday. But he said "there is no general design" against the rightwing populist party, which recently entered government alongside the anti-establishment 5-Star Movement. "Our consciences are completely clear, there is no concern about this bizarre sentence," said Salvini, who is interior minister and deputy premier in Premier Giuseppe Conte's new administration. Asked if the League would "mobilise" against the sentence, Salvini smiled: "We haven't got time to waste with these things, we've got too much work to do".
Baku, March 19, AZERTAC
Secretary General of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) Mohammad Barkindo has today visited the Alley of Honors to lay flowers at the tomb of national leader, founder and architect of modern Azerbaijani state Heydar Aliyev.
He also put flowers at the grave of prominent ophthalmologist, academician Zarifa Aliyeva.
Mohammad Barkindo then visited the Alley of Martyrs to commemorate Azerbaijani heroes who gave their lives for the country's independence and territorial integrity.
Officials say a man's body has been found on the southwest side of Cedar Rapids.
The body was found around 2:45 p.m. Sunday outside an empty commercial building that is used to handle overflows from a homeless shelter.
Officials are investigating what they say is an unattended death. Investigators identified the man as 77-year-old Joseph Botello.
An autopsy was ordered.
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Welp, this is terrifying. This plane got caught in the crosswinds of Storm Xavier as it touched down Thursday at Dusseldorf Airport in Germany. As you can see, the Airbus A380 landed just fine, despite the scare. The powerful storm blasted northern Germany with 50-60 mph winds, downing trees and wreaking havoc on public transportation.
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Governor Bruce Rauner says he will share his thoughts about the Illinois Senate’s bipartisan “grand bargain” when he delivers his budget address Wednesday.
Rauner says he’s been trying to stay out of the negotiations… but lawmakers on both sides have asked him to weigh in.
On a Facebook Live chat, the governor says special interests at both extremes of the political spectrum have tried to kill the deal, but he says he is a fan of “centrist” compromise.
Scott and Laura Ulrich's love story is beautiful, but a little unusual. Their journey started with a simple "like" on Instagram, and now the happy couple is married and enjoying life together in Atlanta.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - COLLECTOR AB:
* Maria Lykken Ljungdahl - New Cfo for Collector
* ‍MARIA LYKKEN LJUNGDAHL HAS HELD VARIOUS POSITIONS WITHIN KINNEVIK OVER PAST TEN YEARS​
* CURRENT CFO, PIA-LENA OLOFSSON, WILL BE LEAVING IN MID-OCTOBER AFTER Q3 REPORT IS RELEASED Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
New Delhi: Looks like megastar Amitabh Bachchan is spending a lot of his time churning out photographs from his film shoots.
The veteran star recently shared a throwback picture of himself with Sridevi from the sets of film 'Inquilaab' with the caption, "With Sridevi in a ... swimming pool sequence for film INQUILAB."
In the photo, Big B is seen dressed in an outfit that appears like a swimsuit whereas Sridevi is seen in a bathrobe. He is also seen wearing a very unusual style of footwear, something close to a sandal. Nonetheless, the actor's post has been liked over two lakh times by his followers till now.
Meanwhile, directed by Rama Rao Tatineni, Inquilaab was released in 1984. The film was a remake of Kannada film 'Chakravyuha'.
Recently, Amitabh's Twitter followers reduced to 32.9 million from 33 million, making Shah Rukh Khan the most followed Indian celebrity on Twitter.
Five people were arrested and charged in the Lac La Biche area during an investigation involving the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team and RCMP. ALERT said its Fort McMurray organized crime and gang team worked with Lac La Biche RCMP members to stop suspected drug dealers in the community.
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A senior Republican senator is condemning criticism of President Donald Trump's national security adviser as "smear tactics" leveled by the same people who he says sparked the violence in Charlottesville, Virginia.
In a statement Monday, Sen. John McCain of Arizona says the personal attacks against Army Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster carried out by "the so-called 'alt-right' are disgraceful."
Conservative groups and a website formerly run by Trump adviser Steve Bannon have targeted McMaster as insufficiently supportive of Israel and insufficiently tough toward Iran.
McCain, chairman of the Armed Services Committee, calls the alt-right a "fringe movement" that has resorted "to impugning the character of a good man and outstanding soldier who has served honorably in uniform and sacrificed more for our country than any of his detractors ever have."
Lambo made field goals from 38, 51 and 32 yards in Sunday's 30-24 win over the Seahawks, when he also converted all three of his extra-point tries.
Lambo has now hit double figures in back-to-back appearances, and is averaging nearly nine points per game since becoming Jacksonville's kicker.
Analysts at ANZ noted the move in the Yen from overnight and NZD's resilience.
Key Quotes:
"JPY has been the big mover overnight (well, not so much big, but more a case of the one that moved the most during a quiet night), as it benefited from the “less stressful” North Korea situation (and better GDP data yesterday)."
"The NZD held steady."
"How long this fading of “risk off” lasts (which seems to your author to just be a reflection of a lack of headlines, as opposed to any real cooling in North Korean tensions) is anybody’s guess. But in any case, some markets looked due for a pullback anyway. We remain attuned to a lower NZD eventually, but for now it is holding up well amid strong soft commodity prices (and we have the GDT auction tonight), a decent growth pulse and still attractive interest rates."
Original Air Date: 9/9/16. A veteran prosecutor for the district attorney’s office since 1996, Anne Marie Schubert has been the District Attorney of Sacramento County since January of 2015. Shubert joins host Scott Syphax to talk about her views on justice, the evolving role of her office, and her life as a career prosecutor.
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Having a glass of champagne before an important rugby match isn't something you would see in Super Rugby.
However, in France, things are done differently, and former All Blacks first five Dan Carter has taken part in a unique rugby tradition.
Carter and his Racing 92 teammates took a swig of champagne before the start of their match against Toulon, while wearing blazers over their playing strips.
"A first time for everything!," Carter quipped on social media.
"Sticking to Racing tradition wearing our blazers & toasting a glass of Champagne before the match."
A first time for everything! Sticking to Racing tradition wearing our blazers & toasting a glass of Champagne before the match. Toulon too good tonight. Bonne année à tous A photo posted by Dan Carter (@dancarter_) on Jan 1, 2017 at 3:09pm PST
The pre-match bubbly didn't do the trick for Racing however, falling 17-11 to Toulon, with Carter's former All Blacks second-five partner Ma'a Nonu dotting down for a crucial try for Toulon.
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Malaysia yesterday handed over 1,472 tonnes of relief materials to the authorities concerned for distribution among the undocumented Rohingya refugees living in Cox's Bazar. A cargo vessel named the Nautical Aliya carrying the relief materials and 183 volunteers berthed at a jetty of Chittagong Container Terminal of Chittagong Port at 11:00am.
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San Jose Sharks forward Logan Couture, right, controls the puck against Columbus Blue Jackets forward Cam Atkinson during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Columbus, Ohio, Friday, Feb. 2, 2018. Paul Vernon AP Photo
The best Halloween costume stores in Toronto will help you make your spookiest vision a reality. Different budgets and different ideas are embraced at these places, allowing all Halloween-loving Torontonians to let their imaginations run wild during one of the most creative holidays of the year.
Here are the best Halloween costume stores in Toronto.
Through 50 games with Double-A Binghamton this season, Alonso, 23, is hitting .333/.460/.632 with 14 home runs and 42 RBI across 213 plate appearances.
Alonso was highly impressive during his late-season promotion to Binghamton in 2017, but he has taken his game to a whole new level in his first extended action in the Eastern League. His 14 home runs lead the circuit, while his on-base percentage trails only uber prospect Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (.474) among players with at least 40 games played. Perhaps even more than his solid power production, Alonso's improved approach at the plate has elevated him on prospect lists. He owns a 35:41 BB:K for the season, with his 17 percent walk rate doubling his career mark entering 2018. While the Mets have another well-regarded first-base prospect in Dominic Smith at Triple-A Las Vegas, Smith has been seeing more reps in the corner outfield of late, an indication the organization may be viewing Alonso as its preferred first baseman of the future.
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CA Marine Warnings and Forecast for Tuesday, March 20, 2018
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...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM MONDAY TO 4 PM PDT
TUESDAY...
The National Weather Service in San Francisco has issued a Small
Craft Advisory, which is in effect from 10 PM Monday to 4 PM PDT
Tuesday.
* WINDS...Southeast 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt.
* SEAS...6 to 8 feet at 13 seconds.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
and/or steep waves are expected to produce hazardous wave
conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners...especially
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PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan wants showdown talks with Jose Mourinho over his Manchester United future, the Daily Star says.
Mkhitaryan has been bombed out of the United side recently.
The Armenian hasn’t started a game since the 1-0 defeat at Chelsea in early November with his only appearance since being a substitute appearance against Brighton late last month.
And Starsport understand he wants talks with Mourinho.
The player and his advisors want to sit down with the Man Utd boss and ascertain if he’s got a future at Old Trafford.
Mkhitaryan was signed from Borussia Dortmund last year in a £30m deal.
He made a slow start to life in Manchester but was in top form in the club’s Europa League triumph.
BT Sport pundit Steven Gerrard thinks Mkhitaryan's time at the club is up.
The ex-Liverpool star said earlier this week: “At the moment it doesn’t look like there’s a way back [for Mkhitaryan].
When a Brooklyn cheerleading squad qualified for the national championship, the team was thrilled, but that excitement came with the realization that the cheerleaders needed to come up with lots of money quick.Eyewitness News Reporter Michelle Charlesworth has a look at the effort to get the Brooklyn-based squad to their competition in Orlando coming up at 4:30 p.m. on Eyewitness News.If you'd like to help, please visit: https://www.gofundme.com/diamondsnationals2017
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) – The University of Mississippi will take the landshark as the school’s new on-field mascot, upending the short reign of the black bear.
Ole Miss Chancellor Jeffrey Vitter announced the move in a letter Friday, a week after students backed the switch in a campus vote.
The nickname for athletic teams remains the Rebels, but Ole Miss retired Colonel Reb from the sidelines in 2003. Critics saw the bearded old man as reminiscent of a plantation owner. Some backers still demand the return of Colonel Reb.
Despite that change and the removal of other Old South symbols, Vitter states “unequivocally” that the school’s nickname “always will be” the Rebels.
The landshark comes from a celebratory hand signal that Ole Miss athletes started using in 2008.
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ALEXANDRIA, Va. (Reuters) – Congressman Steve Scalise, the No. 3 Republican in the U.S. House of Representatives, was in critical condition on Wednesday night after he and three others were shot as they practiced for a charity baseball game.
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This summer, pool-hued eyes are all the rage for Hollywood, with Kristen Stewart, Lupita Nyong'o, Millie Bobby Brown, Gigi Hadid, Dakota Fanning and Ava DeVarnay all wearing such shimmer lately. Here's five bluesy products to get the oceanic look.
Parker recorded 17 points (7-15 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and one steal across 32 minutes during a 92-87 loss to the Celtics on Tuesday.
Parker stayed hot during the Game 5 loss as he scored at least 16 points for the third straight game. He also fell just two rebounds shy of his first double-double of the postseason. The team will likely need Parker to continue his recent good run of scoring as they face elimination in Game 6.
After stumbling into Big 12 play at 1-1, Kansas, winners of 13-straight Big 12 titles, looks again to be the class of the conference. The Jayhawks are 7-2 in the league -- standing alone atop the standings -- and looking to increase their lead with a home tilt against a floundering Oklahoma State team on Saturday.
If history is any indication, KU should be in for a win. Oklahoma State hasn't won in Lawrence, Kansas since 2013 -- Marcus Smart's freshman season as a Cowboy -- and Kansas has only lost at home twice all season.
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All-Star forward Kevin Love will return to the Cleveland Cavaliers' lineup for Monday night's game against Milwaukee after missing 21 games with a broken left hand.
Love suffered the injury in a Jan. 30 loss at Detroit. The initial timetable for Love, who underwent minor knee surgery on Feb. 14, causing him to miss the All-Star Game five days later, was for him to be out two months.
Love, who underwent surgery on the same hand in October 2009, was averaging 17.9 points, 9.4 rebounds and shooting 40 percent on 3-pointers before being injured.
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ZURICH: Credit Suisse Chief Executive Tidjane Thiam's 2016 compensation will total 10.24 million Swiss francs (US$10.2 million), down from 11.9 million after the Swiss bank's top management offered to cut their bonuses by 40 percent following mounting shareholder pressure.
Overall, Thiam's compensation will be reduced by 4.67 million francs in the bonus cut, Jean Lanier, chairman of Credit Suisse's compensation committee, said in a letter to shareholders. However, 3 million francs of the reduction will come from planned long-term payments for 2017.
Despite the bonus cut, announced in a brief statement last week, proxy adviser Glass Lewis has still advised shareholders to reject the bonus payments in a binding vote at Credit Suisse's annual investor meeting on April 28, Swiss broadcaster SRF reported.
(Reporting by Joshua Franklin)
CRANBERRY, Pa. (AP) — Teen clothing retailer rue21 is closing about one-third of its stores nationwide as it focuses more on its online business.
The privately held company is shuttering nearly 400 stores, leaving it more than 700 stores in 48 states.
The company is based in Cranberry, north of Pittsburgh. In a Facebook post , it called the decision to close the stores “difficult but necessary.” Like many brick-and-mortar retailers, it has been battling declining mall traffic amid strong competition online.
Rue21 stores in Wilson, Holly Springs, Zebulon, and Cary are closing. The Rocky Mount location will stay open.
The company didn’t say how soon the stores will close, though its website is promoting store-closing sales.
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ASUNCION, Paraguay (AP) — Paraguay's President Horacio Cartes has suffered at least a temporary a setback in his effort to take up a Senate seat once his term ends in August.
Opponents both outside his own party and within it boycotted a congressional session on Wednesday. The lack of a quorum blocked a vote on his resignation request.
He needs to leave office by June 30 to be sworn in with other senators because Paraguay's constitution says he can't hold two offices at once.
Cartes couldn't seek re-election and the Senate seat would be a way to extend his political influence. Some experts argue it also might help block any possible prosecution on corruption allegations.
Analysts say Cartes still has plenty of time before the deadline to win enough votes.
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Iowa's unemployment rate dropped to 3.3 percent in January as Iowa employers added nearly 10,000 jobs.
Iowa Workforce Development announced Monday that the rate dropped from 3.5 percent in December and was down from 3.8 percent a year ago.
The national rate rose to 4.8 percent in January.
Agency director Beth Townsend says employers in the state added 9,900 jobs, with hiring especially strong in professional and business services.
The number of unemployed resident dropped from 59,000 in December to 56,600 in January.
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FILE - In this Sept. 11, 2013, file photo, planes take off from Travis Air Force Base as part of a training exercise and commemoration of the Sept. 11 attacks northeast of San Francisco. U.S. Rep. John Garamendi tells The Associated Press that a lockdown went into effect at Travis Air Force Base on Wednesday, June 14, 2017, after someone reported a possible gunshot. Garamendi, who was briefed on the situation, says there was a training exercise underway at the base at the time and "someone took that to be an active shooter." The Daily Republic File Robinson Kuntz
The National Film Board says famed Winnipeg filmmaker Grant Munro has died at the age of 94.
Munro was born in 1923 in Winnipeg, where he attended the Musgrove School of Art and the Winnipeg School of Art.
He earned a diploma at the Ontario College of Art where his teacher Franklin Carmichael, one of the Group of Seven painters, helped him get a job at the National Film Board.
Munro was known for his animated paper cut-outs and, although he left the film board several times during his career, he always returned.
At the NFB, he was involved in the Oscar-award-winning film “Neighbours” — one of the film board’s best-known productions.
He was also nominated for an Oscar for his work on “My Financial Career” and “Christmas Cracker.”
Munro was made an Officer of Canada in 2008.
Manpower will hold hiring events at the Trenton Job Center twice this week.
The hiring events will be Tuesday morning, December 12 at 10 o’clock and Thursday afternoon, December 14th at 1 o’clock and applicants will need to complete a profile before meeting with a Manpower representative. Applicants will also need to bring photo identification and one other form of identification with them.
Those who have not been to the Job Center in the past three months should come early to complete registration.
Call 660-359-5636 extension 15 for more information.
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Twenty-five years after Charlene Wittstock and Ryk Neethling started swimming for South Africa‚ they are in a new race together: to prevent drownings.
Neethling was named on Tuesday as CEO of the now Princess Charlene of Monaco’s foundation‚ set up in 2012 to raise public awareness about the dangers of water and teach children essential water safety skills.
The Olympic gold medallist‚ whose new position is voluntary‚ said he was delighted to be reunited with his former teammate in a critical cause.
“Since my swimming career started at the age of five after a near-drowning incident‚ I have shared the same passion for water safety as [the princess]‚” he said.
The princess‚ who married Prince Albert of Monaco in 2011‚ said: “[Ryk] is passionate about water safety and will‚ I know‚ take my foundation from strength to strength in South Africa.”
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NEW YORK The Federal Reserve's current use of two relatively new tools to lift interest rates - its reverse repurchase facility and its rate on excess bank reserves - has proven to work well, suggesting the Fed may not revert to a more traditional policy model, a top U.S. central banker said on Wednesday.
The current so-called floor system "works effectively," San Francisco Fed President John Williams told reporters when asked whether he favours eventually reverting to the traditional "corridor" model in which banks would hold far less excess reserves.
Now that the financial crisis is well in the rear view mirror, Fed staffers and policymakers are quietly working on a longer-term plan for how the central bank will control its key policy rate.
(Reporting by Jonathan Spicer; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
A series of fights between mainly Afghan and Eritrean men desperate to reach the UK erupted on Thursday, leaving 22 in hospital – five with gunshot wounds.
Now there are fears a trucker or tourist could be killed unless the French army is drafted in to urgently restore order.
Richard Burnett, of the Road Haulage Association, said: “If traffickers are using guns, that changes the game completely and it’s time for the army to be deployed.
“Walls and fences don’t solve the problem and each day the risk of attack to hauliers increases. They must be protected.
“We don’t want to see tourists or truckers caught in the firing line.”
Iowa State quarterback Jacob Park is taking a leave from the football team to work through some personal health issues. He remains a member of the team, but he will be inactive beginning with Saturday’s game at Oklahoma.
Park, who has passed for an average of 295 yards per game this season, is a junior from Charleston, S.C.
“Jacob is a great young man dealing with some personal medical concerns,” Coach Matt Campbell said. “We are committed to helping him cope, supporting him on all levels and helping him prepare to get back on the playing field with his teammates as soon as possible.”
Campbell is not certain of a timeline for Park’s return, noting that he cannot discuss medical issues pertaining to his players.
“We are focused on helping Jacob in any way we can,” Campbell said. “I know how important the football team is to Jacob and how important Jacob is to the football team. But, supporting one another in difficult times is where our focus is.”
Hapag-Lloyd (HL) selected GMS to handle the disposal of their older fleet of container ships at green ship recycling yards in Turkey and China. All vessels have now been successfully delivered to the nominated ship recycling yards. GMS applauds Hapag-Lloyd for its commitment to sustainable ship recycling according to their Company standards laid down in the Hapag-Lloyd recycling policy which standard is above of the Hong Kong Convention (HKC).
Hapag-Lloyd has commented: “We are quite pleased with GMS’ conduct around this multi-faceted recycling project of our end-of-life tonnage, involving the delivery of six container ships for dismantling recycling facilities in Turkey and China in an eco-friendly manner. Our fleet now is one of the youngest in the industry on average.”
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Nine people charged with the murder of a woman are due to face a Queensland court today. The six women and three men are accused of assaulting and stabbing Debbie Combarngo in May, after breaking into a unit in Toowoomba. The 37-year-old died in hospital a short time later. Photo: Supplied / News Corp Australia
Liverpool are eager to complete a deal for France international Fekir before the World Cup gets underway on June 14.
But, according to the Daily Mirror, Aulas is holding out because he thinks the forward’s value will rise if he performs well in Russia.
Reports in France suggest that Liverpool have opened the bidding but it is understood an offer is yet to be tabled.
Jurgen Klopp is eager to quickly piece together his squad ahead of next season.
A £52.75m deal has already been agreed for RB Leipzig midfielder Naby Keita while utility man Fabinho was captured from Monaco for around £44m earlier this week.
A swoop for Fekir would take their summer spending rocketing towards the £150m barrier.
TUCSON, AZ - The Tucson Fire Department and the Pima County Sheriff's Office has confirmed that Fire Captain Frederick Bair is the gunman in the restaurant shooting at La Encantada Mall on Friday night, April 14.. The Tucson Fire Department released this brief statement Saturday, April 15. "The Tucson Fire Department is heart broken over the news regarding the shooting at La Encantada that occurred Friday night.
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Granite City junior Andrew O’Keefe will make his third trip to the state cross country meet this weekend. BND Photo
Specialized had all three versions of the new Stumpjumper on hand at the Sea Otter Classic, so we took the opportunity to chat with Steve Saletnik, a product manager at Specialized, about the new models.
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Zanzibar. Chama cha Mapinduzi (CCM) in Zanzibar has said it has no time to engage in verbal exchange with a political party or group of people as doing so at this time will only serve to derail their efforts to bring development to the people.
Speaking at Uvivini village during his tour of Kaskazini Unguja Region, CCM deputy secretary (Zanzibar), Dr Abdalla Juma Saadala, said this was not a time to deal with weak and poor arguments from the opposition.
“CCM leaders should focus on supervising how the government is implementing our manifesto. We should not be derailed from this noble agenda by poor arguments from opposition,” he insisted.
He noted that CCM made a number of promises during 2015 General Election and it is now time to implement them as people will question the party performance in 2020.
Leighton Town can beat anyone on their day, according to manager Scott Reynolds.
Town’s game against Crawley Green was postponed on Saturday, meaning they missed out on the opportunity ot return to winning ways in SSML Premier Division.
Now sitting seventh, two games behind some of the clubs ahead of them, Reynolds is confident they can make up the ground, while admitting he is yet to see the best from his side yet.
“We fancy ourselves against anybody at our level on our day,” he said. “We’ve got the ability to beat anyone. We’ve not been at our best every week this year, but the best is yet to come.”
Reynolds will have to wait to see it though, with Town’s Dudley Latham Premier Division Cup semi final on Tuesday postponed.
Some students in Clare County ended up in the hospital after a semi-truck hit their school bus.
It happened just after 6:30 Monday morning on M-115 in Lake in Clare County.
We were able to get surveillance video from a house nearby.
In the video you can see the bus stopped on the side of the road. A car comes by and kicks up snow, then the semi-truck drives by and hits the bus.
Two middle school students and the truck driver were hospitalized with minor injuries.
The bus driver is OK.
First responders have removed the bus from the road while crews continue to investigate the crash.
9&10's Cody Boyer is working this story and will have the latest for you on air and online.
On Wednesday, Sioux City students had the chance to learn about driving safety for not only themselves, but others on the road.
The national "Share the Road" program stopped in Sioux City to teach students how to interact with semi trucks while on the highway.
Presented by the American Trucking Association, the program lets teenagers sit behind the wheel of an actual semi so they can see first hand how to operate one, and how different it is from their own cars.
Truckers helped the students identify blind spots, stopping distance, and how to avoid getting in a collision. "Because at the end of the day, we all have the same thing in common. It's about getting home safely to our families. That's what it's all about, and this message, if it'll save just one life, it's all worth it," said Tim McElhanney.
The biggest advice they gave was to give a truck plenty of space when passing on the highway, and to be aware of how long it takes for a tractor trailer to slow down to a complete stop.
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FILE - This undated photo provided by Eric Paddock shows his brother, Las Vegas gunman Stephen Paddock. On Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, Stephen Paddock opened fire on the Route 91 Harvest Festival killing dozens and wounding hundreds. Police who have yet to find Paddock's motive for the massacre said Friday, that they will enlist the public's help with billboards that ask people with credible information to call the FBI. Courtesy of Eric Paddock via AP, File)
TORONTO — Police say a man has died in a crash between a car and a transport truck on Highway 401 in Toronto.
Ontario Provincial Police say it happened around 5:20 a.m. today at Martin Grove Road.
Paramedics say the one of the drivers, a man believed to be in his 50s, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The westbound lanes of the highway will remain closed in the area as police continue their investigation.
Two men from Michigan were arrested Saturday in Daviess County, Indiana.
State Police say they spotted a car driving 92 miles per hour on Interstate 69.
Troopers say they could smell marijuana when they approached to car.
When asked about drugs, troopers say the passenger pulled out a small bag of marijuana.
During a search of the car, troopers say they found more than one pound of cocaine.
Jerome Middlebrooks and Keyon Jackson both face several charges.
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The West Somerset Slinky is a door-to-door community transport service, funded by Somerset County Council and operated by ATWEST (Accessible Transport West Somerset). It takes people from their homes to destinations of their choice, and then back home again. The service covers the whole of West Somerset, including Minehead, Watchet, Williton, Withycombe, Exmoor and surrounding areas. Journeys should be booked at least 24 hours in advance. ATWEST also run a number of Shopping Buses on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, which takes people living in rural areas of West Somerset to and from the shops and supermarkets in Minehead and Williton.
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Today, February 15, is Mike Avery's birthday. And his friends and family, and pandas, came out to celebrate. Watch the Special Birthday Edition of Panda Watch above.
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* Rubicon Project reports first quarter 2017 results
* Q1 non-GAAP loss per share $0.16
* Q1 loss per share $0.33
* Q1 revenue $46 million versus I/B/E/S view $43.9 million
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Mars Chocolate North America has unveiled more ways to enjoy Twix. Twix Dark, Twix White and Twix Peanut Butter varieties will join the original caramel variety on store shelves by the end of 2017.
New Twix Dark features a crunchy shortbread cookie covered in caramel and enrobed in rich dark chocolate. Twix White, which was previously an exclusive seasonal offering, will stay on shelves starting in November. Twix White features the classic cookie covered in caramel and enrobed in white chocolate.
Mars will also bring back a fan favorite, Twix Peanut Butter, which will hit stores this month. Twix Peanut Butter combines a crunchy cookie and a layer of creamy peanut butter, both topped with milk chocolate.
LANSING, Mich (WLNS) – Lansing is the home of some pretty memorable things.
The historic State Capitol, two General Motors plants and city filled with creative people.
The city is also the home of Plaidurday.
Did that one slip by you?
The idea behind Plaidurday began in 2010 when a young man grew tired of being teased by his co-workers because of fondness for wearing plaid shirts.
He decided to turn that negative into a positive and celebrate the bright plaids that made his life so colorful.
That led to the creation of Plaidurday and in 2011 the world celebrated in colorful style.
And today those fabulous fabrics are in full swing.
So how are you celebrating Plaidurday 2018?
Send us your plaid-pix to our Facebook page and we’ll share them with the world!
BERLIN — German Chancellor Angela Merkel is rejecting suggestions that an agreement to set up “transit centres” on the border with Austria, from which some asylum-seekers would be returned to other European countries, marks a turnaround in her migration policy.
The agreement among Merkel’s conservative bloc hinges on other countries taking back migrants they’ve previously registered, as well on as the chancellor’s centre-left coalition partners. Merkel said people would be kept in the new centres for 48 hours at most.
Merkel refused to close Germany’s borders as the migrant influx peaked in 2015 but has since significantly toughened her stance. She backed a wider but later-aborted proposal for border facilities over two years ago.
Asked by ARD television Wednesday whether she has now become a “sealing-off chancellor,” Merkel replied: “No. A clear no.”
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The Toronto man accused of driving a rented van through a crowded sidewalk, killing 10 and injuring several others, has been charged with multiple counts of murder and attempted murder, according to reports.
Alek Minassian showed little emotion as he arrived in Toronto court wearing a white jumpsuit and with his hands cuffed behind his back, the Toronto Star reported.
He was charged with 10 counts of murder and 13 counts of attempted murder for allegedly plowing into pedestrians Monday afternoon.
Asked whether he understood that he is to have no contact with the victims, Minassian answered, “Yes.”
Minassian, 25, was represented by a lawyer with Legal Aid Ontario for the brief hearing. He was held without bail pending a hearing May 10, when he’ll appear in court by video.
Authorities said the act appeared to be “deliberate.”
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The Ricochettes will be performing "The Best of The British Invasion" era music for a special "Prom Night" at Post 449. Dress up or come as you are. There'll prizes for best dressed couples and free finger food will be served. We hope to see you there. Come up and say hi to the guys in the band, we get so lonesome sometimes.
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March 30 Horizon Pharma Plc:
* Horizon Pharma Plc - borrowed $850 million aggregate principal amount of loans pursuant to an amendment to credit agreement, dated as of May 7, 2015
* Horizon Pharma Plc - interest rate applicable to refinancing loans is libor plus 3.75%, subject to a libor floor of 1.0%.
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The Toronto Maple Leafs took a 2-1 series lead against the Washington Capitals with an overtime win on the strength of a Tyler Bozak goal. Rob Leth reports.
MOUNT BETHEL, Pa. -- A musician whose songs helped teach children on ABC’s "Schoolhouse Rock" has died.
Bob Dorough, 94, died of natural causes Monday at a his home in Mount Bethel, Pennsylvania, according to his son, Chris.
According to his biography, the jazz musician "set the multiplication tables to music" as musical director for the educational cartoon series between 1973 and 1985. His songs also included popular tunes like "Conjunction Junction" and "The Shot Heard 'Round the World." The show was revived from 1993 to 1999.
He also wrote the song “Devil May Care,” which jazz great Miles Davis recorded as an instrumental.
Dorough was born in Arkansas and raised in Texas. He headed to New York City after graduating from the University of North Texas in 1949. He eventually settled in Pennsylvania.
A funeral is tentatively scheduled for Monday in Mount Bethel.
Police arrested a 29-year-old man on Sunday evening in connection with the death of Miltiadis Kleanthous, 86, who was found dead on Sunday morning with head injuries in his house in the Linopetra refugee estate in Limassol.
Kleanthous, who lived alone, was found by his daughter at around 11.30am in a pool of blood.
It is believed that he may have been robbed and murdered.
The arrested man was questioned at a Limassol police station and will be taken to court later.
Superintendent Chris Fiedler is leading School District 27J through unprecedented change as the first urban school district in the state to go to a four-day school week.
School District 27J has become the first in metro Denver to transition to a four-day week, which will be implemented in August for the 2018-2019 school year.
The Colorado Department of Education approved the application this month, which came weeks after unanimous approval from the district's board of education and overwhelming support from teachers. Students will attend school Tuesday through Friday and will be off every Monday. Parents can opt to drop their children attending grades K-5 at a district-run daycare on Monday, but no care will be provided for older students. All charter schools within the district will maintain a traditional five-day week schedule except for Eagle Ridge Academy.
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I reviewed a lot of incredible tech this year, so I decided to round up my 10 favorite gadgets to help you with your holiday shopping.
I kept my descriptions of why each one made the cut brief, but I encourage you to read my full reviews if you'd like to learn more about any of these devices.
While these are my personal favorites from the year, Insider Picks has many other tech-focused gift guides you can browse —tech under $25, tech under $50, tech under $100, tech gifts for women, tech stocking stuffers, tech for iPhone lovers, and tech for Android lovers, to name a few.
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Peter is locked in a library and decides to read the classic American novel, The Great Gatsby.
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP)  Capitol Police: Officers wounded at baseball practice in good condition, injuries are not life-threatening.
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First lady Melania Trump speaks at Manchester Community College in Manchester, N.H., Monday, March 19, 2018. President Trump is in New Hampshire to unveil more of his plan to combat the nation's opioid crisis. Susan Walsh AP Photo
Sanjay Mishra is happy to be part of a film, which touches upon the issue of water crisis in a village in Rajasthan. “I am playing the protagonist in the film. It is the fictionalisation of a true incident of water crisis in a village of Rajasthan,” Sanjay said.
“I have chosen this film because I found the story very realistic. These kind of films are very important to reflect our future so that we can create awareness on water crisis,” added the actor, who had also starred in “Kadvi Hawa”, which deals with issues like drought and climate change.
On releasing the film, Ashok Choudhary, producer of the film said, “My other project ‘Waah Zindagi’ from Shivazza films & Entertainment with the same director, Dinesh S. Yadav, is in the pipeline. So I’m planning to release both the films together later this year.”
Fundamental analysis and market themes. There was no vagary in the Fed’s policy decision Wednesday with a hike, forecast for one more in 2017 and a QE plan News that the Fed would start selling assets fundamentally changes the game and turned the Dollar at …
Jurassic Quest has more than 80 dinosaurs on display, this traveling show is billed as the largest exhibit of life-sized animatronic dinosaurs in North America. It also features science stations, crafts, coloring and more.
The event is being eld at the Empire Expo Center, New York State Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd. The event continues Saturday from 9a.m. to 8p.m. and Sunday from 9a.m. to 7p.m.
Admission for adults is $20, Seniors $18, Children ages 2 to 12 $15: Children VIP pass $25.
A judge in Philadelphia has denied Meek Mill's request for the removal of another judge from the rapper's case.
President Judge Leon Tucker told Mill in a Wednesday hearing that he doesn't have jurisdiction over the matter. He says only the state Supreme Court can decide that.
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ordered Mill's release from prison last month where he was serving a two- to four-year sentence on a probation violation related to a decade-old gun and drug conviction.
Mill's lawyers want Judge Genece Brinkley removed from his case. They allege she's been waging a vendetta against the rapper, including sending him to prison for the probation violations.
She has strongly defended her impartiality.
Prosecutors say they believe Mill should get a new trial because of questions raised about the credibility of his arresting officer.
The Cavs have developed a tendency to allow their intensity to drop in the third, while the Warriors have been the opposite - often starting slow but coming out firing after half-time.
In 17 playoff matches, Golden State have outscored their opponents - the San Antonio Spurs, New Orleans Pelicans and Houston Rockets - by 130 points compared to just 20 in the other three quarters combined.
The Warriors produced another big 12 minutes after the half in Game 7 of their Western Conference Finals clash with the Rockets. Having been 11 points down at the break, they outscored Houston 33-15 to take command of the contest and seal another Finals spot.
There, Steve Kerr and co. come up against a familiar foe in LeBron James and the Cavs, who they have met in the last three years at this same stage of the post-season - winning twice and losing once, in 2016.
ROCKFORD, Mich. – As we’ve all watched The Corner Bar in Rockford burn, we thought it would be a good time to remember the good times that many people had at the iconic restaurant.
There are hundreds of pictures on The Corner Bar Facebook page of parties and entries to the Wall of Fame, those who successfully downed 12 chili dogs in four hours. There are also several images and video in the FOX 17 archive from past stories and attempts to enter the Wall of Fame.
The restaurant says that they have a database of all the entries, so even though the fire may have destroyed the wall, your efforts will not be forgotten.
Add your photos to the gallery above and we may use them on-air.
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Rome, April 24 (IANS/AKI) With support from the UN, Italy has flown 15 tonnes of medical supplies and drugs to Niger to treat the country’s main infectious diseases, Foreign Minister Angelino Alfano said on Tuesday.
“We have provided aid to the population of Niger, which consists of health care and medicines that are due to reach Niamey aboard an Italian airforce plane,” he said.
The airlift followed a request from Niger’s authorities and the medical kits – which contain items that are hard to find in the impoverished country – will help the local population, Alfano said.
The aid flight took off from the UN Humanitarian Assistance (UNHRD) base in the southern Italian port city of Brindisi, which is managed by the World Food Programme, the Foreign Ministry said.
The vital medical kits will be distributed by defence and health ministry personnel to local institutions in Niger in agreement with local authorities, it added.
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Tiny penalty area sees groundsmen caught offside
Ground staff scrambled to find their paint cans shortly before kick-off in the A-League on Monday, when it became apparent the penalty area was considerably smaller than regulation size ahead of Melbourne Victory's match against Newcastle Jets.
Victory, who play the majority of their games at Etihad Stadium and AAMI Park, were due to host the visitors from New South Wales at Simonds Stadium.
The oval venue, home of AFL powerhouse Geelong, has staged the beautiful game before, including a famous friendly win for Victory over Diego Simeone's Atletico Madrid in July 2016.
But it seems the rare appearance of a round-ball fixture in the traditional Aussie rules hotbed caused some confusion among the workers charged with preparing the playing surface, although it was nothing a hasty readjustment could not solve.
A flash flood watch is in effect for Harris County and surrounding areas until 4 p.m. due to a heavy rain threat Tuesday, the National Weather Service says.
A flash flood watch is in effect for Harris County and surrounding areas until 4 p.m. due to a heavy rain threat Tuesday, the National Weather Service says.
The NWS says the area of concern is mainly along and south of Interstate 10 and reported that Brazoria and Galveston counties received the most rains overnight.
An additional two to three inches of rain is expected with isolated totals from four to six inches possible in the Flash Flood Watch area, according to the NWS.
News 88.7 has confirmed reports of rain-inundated homes in the Danbury area, which the NWS says has received up to nine inches of rain. The Danbury Independent School District has canceled classes for the day.
Residents are advised to stay up-to-date with changing conditions.
You can get the latest weather information by visiting weather.gov/houston.
Jester is Symbio Wildlife Park’s resident albino kookaburra and a July 15 video shows the Australian bird living up to his name while playing with one of the zookeepers.
What are kookaburras laughing at?
Different Australian indigenous tribes have their own stories for this with the Dreamtime reasoning for the bird’s laugh ranging from the hearty optimism to “darker tales”:straight-up psychopathy.
Researchers believe their calls are used as territorial markers.
The albino birds are considered rare. According to wildlife organisation WIRES, albino kookaburras in the wild struggle to survive as they are shunned by other members of their species. Credit: Facebook/Symbio Wildlife Park via Storyful
Ghent is Flanders’ third biggest port after Antwerp and Zeebrugge. The port of Ghent is situated to the north of the city along the Ghent to Terneuzen (The Netherlands) Canal. Ships pass via the canal to the Western Schelde at Terneuzen.
Sea tonnage increased by 13.4% between January and September. 24.4 million tonnes of sea freight passed through the Port of Ghent during the first nine months of the year.
Traffic to and from the port using inland waterways is up by 3.4% to 17.1 million tonnes.
The Port of Ghent handled a total of 41.6 million tonnes of goods during the first 9 months of the year.
April 9 Lixil Viva Corp:
* Says its stock will begin trading on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on April 12, 2017, under the symbol "3564"
* In its initial public offering, the company will offer a total of 19,623,800 common shares, comprised of newly issued 4,720,000 shares and privately held 14,903,800 shares
* Says the nominal offering price as of filing date of Registration Statement is 2,120 yen per share with total offering amount will be 41.6 billion yen, and the fixed offering price will be announced at later date
* Nomura Securities Co Ltd and SMBC Nikko Securities Inc included, seven securities companies will be the underwriters for this offer
Source text in Japanese: goo.gl/qCEFta
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
MIAMI (WSVN) - Two people are in critical condition after, officials said, a pickup truck collided with a palm tree in Miami, Saturday morning.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded to the scene, near Southwest 40th Street and 125th Avenue.
Crews were able to safely extricate the two trapped passengers.
Both passengers were treated on scene and transported to a local trauma center in critical condition.
MDFR officials advised that people wear seat belts and use caution when driven during light rain conditions, since the roads become very slippery.
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'I didn't trust them': Demi Lovato opens up about not having any female friends at the start of her career She's known for her bubbly personality and catchy pop tunes.
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Update: 5:03PM MORE than 24,000 Fijians will benefit from a free medicine program run by the government, a statement from the Department of Information stated today.
Minister for Health and Medical Services, Rosy Akbar told parliament last week the Free Medicine Program, which started in 2015 would be funded with the ministry's budget allocation of $8million.
"In 2016 the Government added another 70 medicines to the Program, bringing the medicine list to a total of 142, and at the same time increased the budget allocation to $10million," the government statement said.
"Those arrangements are being maintained in the 2016-2017 fiscal year."
"As of December 2016, the Ministry has purchased around $4.8 million worth of medicines. These were received at the Ministry?s warehouse in Nabua before being distributed to dispensing points. The consumption of Free Medicines is monitored on a monthly basis to ensure that stocks are minimized."
The 2017 Toronto International Film Festival is just around the corner and we are pretty excited for Nigerian film “Still Water Runs Deep” which is set to premiere at the festival.
The film was done by Independent producers Melissa Adeyemo, Abbesi Akhamie and Lala Akindoju. The film is written and directed by Akhamie, a New York University Tisch Graduate student.
Synopsis
Still Water Runs Deep is the story of a father who must withstand his emotions and preserve his pride when his estranged son goes missing. In this unsettling portrait of a man confined by his convictions about paternal duty, a father’s steely resolve to run his household with a firm hand is tested when his estranged son goes missing.
Led by veteran theater and film actor, Toyin Oshinaike, as well as Rita Edward and Yemi Adebiyi, the film speaks to the difficulty that honest, hardworking men face when trying to raise children in the harsh realities of the world.
Watch the Trailer below.
Feb 14 Sunbird Yacht Co Ltd
* Says it plans to acquire 97.38 percent stake in Chengdu electronics firm for 3.34 billion yuan ($486.60 million)
* Says it plans to raise up to 1.2 billion yuan in share private placement to fund Chengdu firm's projects, transaction fees
* Says its shares to resume trade on Feb 15
Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2leT58y; bit.ly/2laZbas
Further company coverage: ($1 = 6.8640 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
Galatasaray have announced the signing of Sofiane Feghouli from West Ham for a fee of €4.25 million.
The 27-year-old joins the Super Lig side just a year after signing for the Hammers from Valencia on a three-season deal.
West Ham 7/1 to go down
Feghouli has signed a five-year contract with Galatasaray and is their seventh signing of a productive transfer window.
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Ronaldo ban a positive for Real Madrid
"West Ham United would like to thank Sofiane for his efforts and wish him well in his future career," the Premier League club said in a statement.
Feghouli's exit comes amid reports that West Ham are closing in on a club-record £30m deal for William Carvalho.
The Portugal international was left out of Sporting CP's squad for their Champions League play-off first leg with FCSB on Tuesday.
This is the most basic thing I have ever said, but I can’t help myself because today’s Trending @ 10 is just SO PRETTY.
I want Starbucks’ new UNICORN Frappuccino just so I can take cool Instagram pictures with it!
I mean, take a look at this thing!!
It is pretty incredible looking, right?! The blue, pink and purple tie-dyed frappuccino with the same colored sprinkles on top of that delicious looking whipped cream…I mean it’s almost too pretty to drink!
Honestly, I don’t even know what flavors all those colors are. Is there even any coffee in this thing? I couldn’t tell you. I just know that it’s pretty and I want it.
Comes out on Wednesday! Get ready to feel magical! More details here!
Back a week or so ago, Husky Energy confirmed that the accommodation’s module for the West White Rose extension project would be constructed at the Kiewit site in Marystown. Already, there is a skeleton crew of workers at the site, and first cutting of steel is scheduled to begin in December of this year. NTV’s Ross Tilley reports.
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Sunday featured a tense moment for the BIG3 during its trip to Los Angeles, as a skirmish nearly broke out between James “Flight” White and on-court debutant Charles Oakley. The league hasn’t had anything like this happen, although it has tried to encourage players to be themselves on the court, even if that means talking trash and letting things get a little chippy.
To Rashad McCants, this is part of what makes the league so great. The former North Carolina star is now a member of Trilogy, the same squad as White, and he was asked about the moment between White and Oakley during his postgame press conference. McCants explained that this moment might have been hard for fans to watch, because they are used to the “softness” of the NBA compared to the more raw emotion of BIG3.
Cauley-Stein will start at center for Friday's matchup versus the Warriors, Sean Cunningham of ABC 10 Sacramento reports.
Cauley-Stein was deemed probable heading into the evening, so his availability for the contest comes as no surprise. The big man is returning from a two-game absence, and does not figure to face any sort of minute limitations.
April 20 UFO Moviez India Ltd
* Says entered into a strategic tie up with United Media Works Pvt. Limited
* Says company has acquired long term exclusive rights from UMW to monetize advertising inventory on some screens
* Existing commercial and service arrangement between UMW and its channel partners / exhibitors /distributors shall remain unchanged
* Company will share movie content to screens in UFO M-4 format Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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"Sculpt-cussion" will feature percussionist Dave Bayles andsaxophonist Aaron Gardner in an improvisational musical activation of our newcourtyard installation by Richard Taylor, a featured artist in "Strata& Cipher: Barbara Manger and Richard Taylor."
"Playing chess, like walking through life, is a series of decisions. Wemake moves based upon our best intuition and experience at each step. Foursculptures from my "Chess" series, inspired by choice-making in thegame, and in life, will serve as both instruments and inspiration forpercussionist Dave Bayles and saxophonist Aaron Gardner." -Richard Taylor,artist
The performance will take place in our open-air courtyard; seating is coveredin case of sprinkles!
Doors open 6:30, performance begins at 7:00
Tickets $10 general admission / Students $5
Cash bar
Purchase tickets at: http://sculptcussionvilla.bpt.me/
Contact Michael Keiley at: mkeiley@cavtmuseums.orgwith any questions you may have about this event.
Two Westborough school library teachers were honored for their dedication to the profession of school librarianship through leadership at the state level and beyond. The Massachusetts School Library Association presented the 2017 Service Award to Anita Cellucci of Westborough High School and Laura D'Elia of J. Harding Armstrong and Annie E. Fales elementary schools.
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April 3 DHC Software Co Ltd :
* Sees Q1 FY 2017 net profit to increase by 160 percent to 210 percent, or to be 451.5 million yuan to 538.4 million yuan
* Says Q1 FY 2016 net profit was 173.7 million yuan
* Says steady growth in core businesses and increased investment revenue as main reasons for the forecast
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/HolhLz
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
Illinois is experiencing a severe flu season, with many people experiencing flu-like symptoms throughout Illinois, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
For the safety of patients and their families, Memorial Health System is recommending visitors to its four hospitals – Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln, Passavant Area Hospital in Jacksonville and Taylorville Memorial Hospital – help prevent the spread of respiratory infections by requesting that:
When the late Italian semiotician Umberto Eco paid a visit to the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library at Yale University a few years ago, the only thing he asked to see was MS 408 – otherwise known as the Voynich Manuscript.
It was an understandable lure for the author of The Name of the Rose, a murder mystery set in the mazelike library of a medieval Italian monastery. The Voynich has an excellent claim to be the world’s most mysterious manuscript. It was created in an unknown country by an unknown hand some time between 1404 and 1438, according to recent radiocarbon dating of its parchment. It was transmitted to the modern world by Italian Jesuits, who eventually sold it, in 1912, under dubious circumstances, to Wilfrid Voynich, a Polish-born revolutionary who had wound up dealing rare books in London.
Preserving our cultural heritage is vital.
If we are not careful we will lose it.
I was impressed with the many schools which celebrated this year’s independence anniversary with cultural dances.
One particular school that stood out and needed to be commended was Buk Bilong Pikinini in Goroka.
The school encouraged all its students, who are only five years old, to come in their traditional entire and celebrate.
Thumbs up to you teachers and directors of BBP. You have surely played your part in preserving the unique cultural heritage of Papua New Guinea.
Chris Pati
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Escape to the Park Hike - Custer
Jan 14, 2017 1:00 pm
Get out of the house and enjoy this winter paradise. Join a naturalist on the hike. Snowshoes are available to check out and must be reserved in advance; please call the office (605) 255-4515 to make reservations. Hikes will be held regardless of snow conditions.
There is no cost for visitors to participate in the hike; however, a park entrance license is required at the hike locations. Entrance licenses can be purchased at the Custer State Park Visitor Center on the day of the hikes. The Visitor Center hours are 9:00am to 4:00pm.
LAFAYETTE — The state’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health and police are investigating a man’s death after an industrial incident Monday, authorities said.
About 3 p.m., Lafayette police responded to the report of the incident at a work site in the 800 block of Avalon Avenue, Contra Costa Sheriff’s spokesman Jimmy Lee said.
When they arrived, they were told a 35-year-old man driving a forklift was trapped. Firefighters also responded, and pronounced the man dead at the scene. The man’s identity was withheld pending next-of-kin notification.
Anyone with information should call Lafayette police at 925-283-3680.
Contact George Kelly at 408-859-5180.
New York (AP) — Copper futures trading on the NY Merc Wed:
(25,000 lbs., cents per lb.)
Only 2 homes have changed hands in the last 2 years on this highly sought-after street of Rosemont Drive in Fraserview. The neighbourhood offers a tranquil lifestyle situated just steps from Fraserview Golf Course, 10 minute walk to Champlain Square shops, grocery, food, retail and services. Other than the 2 bedroom main home, the basement features a 2 bedroom mortgage helper with a full kitchen. The basement living area can be sectioned off for the main home or the basement suite. This home is a highly liveable owner occupied or rental home, and can be prospectively held for future redevelopment. Live your dreams in this part of Vancouver East, an area perfect for any family size.
LONDON (AP) — Britain's High Court has dismissed a lawsuit against an IVF clinic by a man who says his ex-wife forged his signature to conceive a child using an egg fertilized with his sperm.
A judge said the clinic hadn't been negligent, but slammed the "desperate, dishonest" behavior of the man's former wife.
The man, identified only as ARB, says his ex-wife forged his name on a consent-to-thaw form for an embryo the couple had frozen before their split.
The embryo was transplanted at a London clinic in October 2010 and a daughter born the following summer.
ARB sued, seeking damages to cover the cost of the child's upkeep.
Judge Robert Jay ruled in the clinic's favor Friday but said his judgment was "a complete personal and moral vindication for ARB."
Philippine officials say at least 24 people have died after a passenger bus carrying about 45 people fell into a deep ravine in a northern mountain town in one of the deadliest vehicle accidents in the country in recent years.
Disaster-response officer Mark Raymond Cano tells The Associated Press that the brakes of the bus apparently failed as it negotiated a downhill road in Nueva Ecija province’s Carranglan town.
Cano says the rest of the passengers were retrieved by rescuers and taken to a hospital mostly with serious injuries.
Macy’s Inc. Chief Executive Officer Jeff Gennette will take on a second role as chairman of the beleaguered department store, replacing Terry Lundgren, who is retiring.
Gennette, who has been with the department-store chain for three decades, was appointed by the board and will assume the chairmanship on Jan. 31, Macy’s said Friday. He became CEO earlier this year, stepping into a job that had also been held by Lundgren.
Macy’s is looking to use the crucial holiday shopping season as a springboard to reverse 11 straight quarters of same-store sales contraction. A decline in foot traffic at malls and the rise of e-commerce has shaken investor confidence in department stores and led Gennette to slash costs, close stores and reduce inventory. Macy’s is also seeking monetize some of its real estate holdings.
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The son of late football icon George Best and a reality TV veteran, Calum Best is returning to Celebrity Big Brother .
As well as coming third in the 2015 series of CBB, he’s previously appeared on Celebrity Love Island, Sky 1's The Match and Come Dine with Me.
The model, 35, is as well known for his famous father as he is for his partying and being linked to the likes of Lindsay Lohan.
With his ex-girlfriend Bianca Gascoigne going into the CBB house too, will the former couple reignite their romance in this series?
Calum Best facts at a glance
Age: 35
Date of birth: February 6, 1981
Birthplace: San Jose, California
Claims to fame: Model and George Best's son
Relationship status: Single
*Celebrity Big Brother starts on Channel 5 tomorrow at 9pm
MILWAUKEE (AP) — A historic building in Milwaukee that has housed a meat market, tavern, and charitable organization over the years is being renovated into an arts center.
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports that the $6 million redevelopment of the Walker’s Point building is expected to be completed by December. It’ll include an event space, a cafe, gallery and art-studio space, as well as offices for nonprofit groups.
The building will house Arts @ Large, an organization that seeks to bring together different kinds of arts instruction in schools and neighborhoods throughout Milwaukee. The center will be part of a series of new projects that have appeared in the area.
The building was built in 1890 and served as a recreation and art center for children of several nationalities in the late 1930s.
SAO PAULO May 3 Itaú Unibanco Holding SA beat first-quarter profit estimates on Wednesday, benefiting from stricter cost and credit risk controls which allowed Brazil's biggest bank by market value to trim operational expenses and loan-loss provisions.
Recurring net income, a measure of profit excluding one-time items, climbed 6 percent to a record 6.176 billion reais ($1.96 billion) from the previous three months, and topped an average analysts consensus estimate of 6.010 billion reais compiled by Thomson Reuters.
Management stuck with this year's operational targets, which were first released in February.
($1 = 3.1532 reais) (Reporting by Guillermo Parra-Bernal. Editing by Jane Merriman)
BEIJING (Reuters) - Chinese e-commerce company Suning.Com Co Ltd (002024.SZ) has sold $1.5 billion worth of shares in Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA.N), cutting its stake in the tech giant to 0.51 percent.
Suning.Com is expected to make a net profit of about 5.6 billion yuan ($872.3 million) from the sale, it said in a filing with the Shenzhen Stock Exchange on Wednesday.
Suning.Com did not specify how many Alibaba shares it had sold or what price it achieved.
In May, the Nanjing-based company said it planned to sell up to 7.66 million shares in Alibaba Group, equivalent to a 0.3 percent stake. The plan was then approved at Suning.Com’s 2017 annual shareholders’ meeting.
Gains from the share sale will be used in areas such as product development and business expansion, Suning.Com said.
Alibaba Group also has a 19.99 percent stake in Suning.Com, according to the filing.
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The Next Actors summer theatre intensive for teens is back in session. Over the next six weeks, the diverse group of students, recruited from ten area high schools, will write and produce an original theatre piece. After touring the show at various venues in the metro-Milwaukee area, they return to the theatre for one final benefit performance on Saturday, July 22, at 4:30 pm at Next Act Theatre, 255 South Water Street in Walker’s Point. Tickets are $6 in advance, $8 at the door, and may be purchased by calling 414-278-0765 or visiting www.nextact.org. All proceeds benefit the program.
Price: Tickets are $6 in advance, $8 at the door, and may be purchased by calling 414-278-0765 or visiting www.nextact.org. All proceeds benefit the program.
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats will hold their annual spring mini-camp next week.
The camp is scheduled from Tuesday, April 25 to Thursday, April 27 at Tim Hortons Field.
The three days will feature rookies, free agents and negotiation-list players.
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All mini-camp practices begin at 11 a.m. and are open to the public.
The Ticats will open their main training camp on May 28.
READ MORE: Edmonton Eskimos advance to CFL’s East final after rollercoaster win over Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Hamilton will open the CFL pre-season on June 8 in Ottawa and open the regular season against the Argos in Toronto on June 25.
The Cats’ home opener is slated for July 15 against the B.C. Lions.
Accident Compensation Corp raised its position in shares of Duke Energy Corporation by 4.2% during the third quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 49,806 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 2,000 shares during the period.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Comedy Central's Jordan Klepper is planning a slumber party for young activists pushing for action on gun control
Klepper plans to host Thursday's episode of his show, "The Opposition," from a bedroom of a private home in Bethesda, Maryland. That's where young people are gathering in preparation for Saturday's March For Our Lives on Washington to oppose gun violence.
Klepper took special interest in the issue even before he began hosting the show last fall. He did several stories on gun control when he was part of "The Daily Show."
He plans to stay in character, as a right-wing conspiracy theorist, as he interviews the activists.
The company pursuing a copper and gold mine in southwest Alaska has unveiled plans for what it says will be a smaller, safer project, with plans to move into permitting later this year.
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The Pebble Limited Partnership is attempting to reintroduce a project that for years has been the subject of fierce debate because of its location and potential effects on a major salmon fishery in Alaska's Bristol Bay region.
Under the Obama administration, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposed restrictions on development. Pebble sued, and the restrictions were never finalized.
As part of a settlement, the EPA under President Donald Trump pledged to initiate a process for withdrawing the proposed restrictions.
Critics of Pebble worry the project being pitched might only be a starting point.
Lots of restaurants like to do something special for Valentine’s Day. In Israel, Burger King is offering a romantic meal for adults that comes with a special surprise. It includes 2 Whoppers, 2 packs of fries, 2 beers and a romantic adult toy.
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Apparently, bears are allowed to vote in Russia ― or at least people in bear costumes.
During Sunday’s national election, a voter in the Siberian town of Severobaykalsk ― more than 3,400 miles east of Moscow ― decided to show he was bullish on Russia by dressing up as a bear.
Russian government-controlled Sputnik News reported that the unnamed voter scared a few people with his loud roar, but that most people seemed amused.
However, there were some challenges. For one, the bear could barely fit into the voting booth, the video below shows.
Saturday’s election reportedly attracted other creatively dressed voters as well, including one dressed as a panda and one dressed as a yeti.
For the last century, Congressman have come together to play America's favorite game- baseball.Learn how the game started and how it has evolved over the last 100 years.
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Leicester City
Captain Wes Morgan is likely to return for Leicester to face Atletico Madrid in their Champions League quarter-final second leg.
The skipper has missed the last six games with a back injury, but is expected to feature to solve the Foxes' defensive problems, with fellow centre-back Robert Huth suspended with Leicester trailing 1-0 from the first leg.
Islam Slimani is struggling with a groin problem, while midfielder Nampalys Mendy is out with an ankle issue.
Provisional squad: Schmeichel, Hamer, Zieler, Simpson, Benalouane, Morgan, Fuchs, Chilwell, Drinkwater, King, Ndidi, Amartey, Albrighton, Mahrez, Gray, Musa, Ulloa, Slimani, Vardy, Okazaki.
A Minnesota man convicted of entering a motel room and having sex with a woman while she slept with her boyfriend at a Stevens Point hotel has been sentenced to four years in prison. 42-year-old John M. Reid of Brooklyn Park was found guilty of second-degree sexual assault of an unconscious person following a two-day trial in February.
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The Ride starts with Manny’s 4 Deep Thoughts on Week 14 of the NFL. Later, Reusse talks with Jack Morris about his election to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Reusse then has This Day In History.
When the Journal West 10 Media Power 10 Rankings was introduced prior to Week 1 of the 2017 season, the Germantown Red Devils came in at No. 10. Coming off a 2016 campaign with a losing record, there were several reasons for optimism for the Red Devils. As of today, Germantown is the only unbeaten team left in the Journal West 10 coverage area after beating the Henry County Patriots 29-26 in overtime Friday night. The 7-0 Red Devils are now established atop of the Power 10.
The teams from the coverage area include Arlington, Bartlett, Cordova, Collierville, Germantown, Millington and South Tipton County are eligible. Check inside on Sports for the rest of the Power 10 as of Week 8.
We’ve got some sunshine today but we’ve also got some more snowflakes on the way! Get all the details in your full forecast.
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April 10 Union Medical Healthcare Ltd:
* Group expects to record an increase of no less than 40 pct in total sales contracts for year ended 31 March 2017
* Expected result was mainly due to group's elevated level of services and expanded service mix leading to increase in customers' purchase Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – Police in Virginia Beach are investigating a shooting that occurred around 2:00 a.m. Wednesday morning.
Officials say when they arrived at the Best Western at the 1300 block of Atlantic Ave, they found one victim suffering from a non-life threatening gunshot wound.
The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment. A second victim was grazed during the shooting, but refused medical treatment.
Police have three people in custody for questioning. The incident remains under investigation.
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Elgin man gets 5 years for sexually assaulting child
An Elgin man was sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty to sexually assaulting a child he knew in 2016.
David Gallardo, 35, agreed to the sentence in exchange for a guilty plea to a felony count of criminal sexual assault, according to the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office.
Gallardo sexually assaulted the child in July 2016, prosecutors said.
According to state law, Gallardo must serve 85 percent of his sentence, prosecutors said. He receives 585 days served in the Kane County Jail, where he had been held since his arrest in lieu of $200,000 bail.
In addition to his sentence, Gallardo must register for life as a sexual offender, prosecutors said.
KUALA LUMPUR: Umno vice-president Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein (pix) has described as 'madness', the action of several DAP members in lodging a police report alleging that Umno president Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak made a racist speech at the Umno General Assembly (UGA) recently.
"I find their (DAP members) action to be drastic and desperate. They are trying to find matters regarding their cause just to deny the success of Umno.
"What was said by Najib was far from being racist. We were talking about the future of our country and TN50, which is for all, and not only for the Malays. How can it be seen as racist ?
"The DAP should stop making police reports on the matter," he told a press conference in parliament house here, today.
Yesterday, several DAP members including Segambut Member of Parliament, Lim Lip Eng lodged a police report on Najib's speech at the UGA stating that the DAP was anti-Malay and anti-Islam. — Bernama
NCS Generates Over 1bn From Sokoto In 2017
BY ONUMINYA YUSUF, Sokoto. The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara Area Command said it generated over 1 billion naira on 2017 fiscla year. Though, the Command despite hitting 53.71 per cent of its target, however decried their inability to meet and surpass the target because of obvious reasons. According to the […]
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The members of The Sojourner Quartet are the guests on Gospel Music Today for the week of April 16. Ken and Jean Grady host southern gospel news and concert updates. The Feature Group is The McGuires, and Jean reviews new recordings by BenJam and Victory Trio. An article from Christian Voice magazine is the subject of this week’s News Notes. The show features music by The Sojourner Quartet and The Kingsmen, exclusive concert video of Spoken 4 Quartet, recorded by Gospel Music Today’s cameras in Broken Arrow, OK, and a visit to the Gospel Music Today Archives for an exclusive video of 11th Hour, recorded by Gospel Music Today’s cameras in Ada, OK.
"This one is impossible to deny," says veteran Nancy Meyers as directors, agents and executives weigh in on whether the movie's success will spark fundamental industry change. As the June 2 debut of Wonder Woman approached, the talk at Women in Film, a prominent Hollywood nonprofit that advocates for equal opportunities behind the camera, was that director Patty Jenkins' picture could be a make-or-break moment.
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Android Go, which offers a simple stock Android operating system for low-end phones, has leaked on a new Samsung smartphone.
The Samsung Galaxy J2 Core, as it's expected to be called, has appeared in leaked images that show it will offer more than the stock Android Go experience.
According to the leaked image, this new Samsung will also offer a scaled down version of the company's own Experience UI.
While the idea of Android Go is to offer efficiency for lower powered affordable phones, Google does not say this will be exclusively a stock Android experience.
The leak reveals some of the latest scaled-down Google apps for Android Go are on the phone including YouTube Go, Maps Go and Google Go.
There are also a host of Samsung pre-installed apps, some aimed at device maintenance.
A Charleston woman is in trouble with the law for repeatedly calling 911 with false reports. The “Gazette” reports that Kassandra Fridley spent nearly five hours this past Monday calling emergency dispatchers over and over but it’s not the first time she’s had this type of problem. The 28-year-old was arrested about six months ago for the same type of thing while using phony names and even making her voice sound different.
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BOSTON (AP)  A Massachusetts man has pleaded guilty to threatening to burn down New England's largest mosque and making other threats against Muslims.
Patrick Keogan (KEE'-oh-gan), of Wilmington, entered guilty pleas Tuesday to four federal charges, including threatening to injure and intimidate another person and to damage and destroy a building.
Prosecutors say Keogan posted an image depicting a mosque in flames on the Islamic Society of Boston Cultural Center's Facebook page in 2015 with the message: "Burn your local mosque."
Authorities say he posted the same image on the Islamic Society of Northeastern University's Facebook page and made other statements supporting mosque burning.
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Sentencing is scheduled for May 15. Under a plea agreement, prosecutors are recommending a sentence of up to 4 years and 9 months.
Keogan's lawyer declined to comment.
Cops nab man in fake investment scheme involving RM31m in losses
KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 ― The federal police have detained a man who is believed to be among the major suspects in a crude palm oil investment scheme involving RM31 million in losses.
Bukit Aman Commercial CID chief, Datuk Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani said the 35-year-old suspect was detained about 6pm yesterday at a housing estate in the federal capital.
He said the police also seized a luxury car, two high-powered motorcycles, land grant and RM53,035.
“The man's role was to handle the accounts of the investment company and he is a son of the main suspect,” he added in a statement here today.
Acryl Sani said the police received 248 police reports on the investment scheme. ― Bernama
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A 10-year-old girl used as suicide bomber detonated an explosive and killed herself in a New Year's Eve attack in Maiduguri, Nigeria. Although no group or individual has said they are responsible for the attack, using women and little girls is consistent with the tactics of the ISIS-affiliated group Boko Haram.
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The famous Natural Bridge Hoedowns have been a popular tradition at Natural Bridge for over 45 years! Natural Bridge State Resort Park and square dance caller, Jane Bolin, invite you on Saturdays from May through mid-October to Hoedown Island for some easy to learn Appalachian square dancing, line dancing, two-stepping, polka’s, waltzes and other couple and individual dances. The warm-up dance starts at 6:30 pm and the regular dance program begins at 7:30 pm. Admission is $3.00/person (ages 12 & under are free). As an outdoor event, there is the possibility of cancellation if inclement weather is forecast or occurs.
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PARIS (AP) — A cold case in France is heating up, with three new arrests this week over the 1984 killing of a 4-year-old boy named Gregory.
The investigation has involved family rivalries, judicial bungling and 12,000 pieces of evidence — including about 2,000 anonymous letters — in the three decades since his corpse was pulled from a freezing river in eastern France.
The Burgundy gendarme service and Dijon appeals court said in a statement that three people were arrested Wednesday. Local newspaper L'Est Republicain reported that they were a great-uncle, great-aunt and aunt of Gregory's and that they are suspected of complicity in the killing.
A relative was initially jailed but released — and then killed by Gregory's father. Then Gregory's mother was accused of killing her son, before being cleared.
Jordan Ogundiran scored a team-high 15 points in Cal Poly Pomona’s 66-58 loss to Saint Martin’s University in the first round of the NCAA Division II West Regional Tournament on Friday afternoon in Monmouth, Oregon.
Saint Martin’s EJ Boyce had 13 points in the first half to help give the Saints the 32-21 lead.
Despite outscoring the Saints 37-24 in the second half, the Broncos struggled to keep the ball as they committed 22 turnovers in the game.
Ten minutes into the second half, the Saints (25-7) led by as much as 18 points en route to the victory.
Ogundiran finished with four assists, three rebounds and two steals.
Riley Schaefer and William Christmas each followed with eight points. Schaefer, who came off the bench, also added four steals, three rebounds and an assist. Meanwhile, Christmas had four rebounds, two assists and two steals.
Jeff Nibo contributed seven points and five rebounds to help Cal Poly boost their bench points to 23.
The Broncos end their season 23-7.
A boy who was airlifted to hospital after being in collision with a car near a Northampton shopping centre is not in a critical condition, police have confirmed.
The collision happened at about 12.55pm yesterday in Billing Brook Road, outside the Weston Favell Shopping Centre, when a red Seat Alhambra was in collision with a three-year-old boy.
An air ambulance takes off from Weston Favell yesterday.
The boy was airlifted to Queen’s Medical Centre in Nottingham with a suspected head injury.
However the three-year-old is not believed to have suffered life-threatening or life-changing injuries, a police spokeswoman has confirmed today.
The force is still appealing for witnesses to the incident.
If you have any information, call police on 101.
LAHORE - Punjab Provincial Development Working Party on Friday approved two schemes of development sectors with an estimated cost of Rs. 3030.968 million. These schemes were approved in the 20th meeting of PDWP of current fiscal year 2017-18, presided over by Chairman P&D Muhammad Jahanzeb Khan. The approved development schemes are: widening of Aik Moria Pull, Lahore (revised) at the cost of Rs703.600 million and improvement/rehabilitation of 38 kms of Rawalpindi-Murree Kashmir Road, Rawalpindi (revised) at the cost of Rs2327.368 million.
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A Scots prankster, known only as Teddy, has been filmed shooting a jet of 'milk' from his nipple by pals while on a night out.
The video was posted on Twitter by Drew Ramsay, 25, who tweeted: "2017 complete, men milking nipples."
The footage appears to be a Snapchat video, with the caption: "No f*****g way can he spray milk from his teeets."
Teddy can be seen squeezing his left nipple, with a 'milk' like stream spraying out over the table in front of him.
Ramsay claimed Teddy "says it's a party trick" when asked how his pal came to reveal his milky secret.
Asked if Teddy was taking party bookings, Ramsay jokingly replied: "Aye hes takin christmas bookings."
Nipple discharge has been known to affect only a tiny percentage of men, and has a variety of causes - generally males are advised to seek medical advice if their nipples are producing fluid.
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A government panel is urging the temporary shutdown of twin oil pipelines in the Straits of Mackinac until the company that operates them can finish inspections and repair coating gaps.
The Michigan Pipeline Safety Advisory Board on Monday approved the non-binding resolution after some board members expressed opposition to a recent deal between Gov. Rick Snyder's administration and Canadian pipeline operator Enbridge Inc.
Other resolutions OK'd Monday call on the state to propose an amendment to close the pipelines if waves are higher than 3 feet -- not 8 feet as is spelled out in the agreement.
Line 5 carries 23 million gallons (87 million liters) daily between Superior, Wisconsin, and Sarnia, Ontario. Long-term options include placing the lines in an underground tunnel or shutting them down.
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ORIENTAL, N.C. (WNCT) – The Coast Guard assisted one man after his vessel starting taking on water on the Neuse River Thursday evening.
Watchstanders in the Sector North Carolina Command Center in Wilmington received a call over VHF-FM channel 16 at 6:48 p.m. that a 25-foot vessel with one man aboard was taking on water near the mouth of the Bay River.
A Coast Guard 45-foot Response Boat-Medium crew launched from Station Hobucken, North Carolina. The RB-M crew arrived on scene, began dewatering the vessel, then towed the boat to River Dunes Harbor Club and Marina in Oriental, North Carolina.
“We recommend that all mariners keep reliable communications equipment like radios on board, which this gentleman did,” said Coast Guard Petty Officer 1st Class Jared Stanton, operations unit controller for the case. “If your boat starts to take on water or another emergency occurs, having a radio on board will enable you to call for help immediately, and to reach a wider range of people.”
LOS ANGELES -- UCLA Bruins guard Jaylen Hands has withdrawn his name from the NBA draft and will return to school for his sophomore season.
Hands joins guard Kris Wilkes in deciding to forgo the pro ranks to play a second season in college.
Hands averaged 9.9 points, 4.0 rebounds and 2.6 assists for the Bruins last season. The San Diego native started 15 of 31 games in which he appeared.
Coach Steve Alford said Wednesday that Hands will be a vital part of the Bruins' backcourt and he has room to grow and improve.
Hands said the pre-draft evaluations were helpful to him and he's focused on improving his game.
The Bruins have lost guard Aaron Holiday, who is forgoing his senior year to enter the draft. He averaged a Pac-12-leading 20.3 points last season.
UCLA was 21-12 and lost in a First Four game to St. Bonaventure.
A B.C. man is under police investigation after RCMP searched a vessel in Surrey and found three large coolers full of crabs.
According to an RCMP news release issued today, the Vancouver Pacific Shiprider Program observed a suspicious vessel being removed from the water at a marina.
The suspect was arrested for illegal possession of crabs and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans were contacted to conduct a Fisheries Act investigation, according to the release.
Police seized 89 crabs, and returned them to the ocean.
RCMP Shiprider members also conducted an impaired-driving investigation and served a three-day immediate roadside probation.
A truck and 21’ Bayliner vessel and boat registered to the suspect were seized.
Police say charges are pending against a 50-year-old man.
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White House press secretary Sarah Sanders, asked about the latest comments from President Donald Trump's accusers, said that the allegations reiterated took place "long before he was elected president."
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Staff from the Maryland newspaper where five employees were shot to death plan to walk in the Fourth of July parade in Annapolis.
Mayor Gavin Buckley says the city invited journalists from The Capital newspaper to participate in the parade Wednesday evening. He says the city has received confirmation that some will be in the parade.
The mayor says he believes it’s symbolic for the town, in terms of healing from the tragedy.
Buckley also says former employees of the paper are returning to show support and that anyone connected to the paper is welcome to walk in the parade to feel that “the city has their back.”
The newspaper staffers will have a place of honor near the front of the parade.
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Tanks on the lawn!
Staff at Leeds stately home Lotherton Hall have built this incredible military tank using hay bales ahead of the attraction's Wartime Weekend.
A talented employee created the Panzer-inspired structure using 20 bales, a disused water tank for the turret and a drainpipe for the 88mm main gun.
There is even an effigy of a driver made out of an old boiler suit stuffed with bubble wrap and a polystyrene head with an old helmet and goggles on.
The impressive creation has even featured in wedding photographs taken at the Aberford estate in recent weeks.
The Wartime Weekend at Lotherton takes place from June 17-18 between 11am and 4pm. For tickets go to http://tickets.tygit.com/tickets/buy-now/attractionId/191/l/1
The L.A. Times book blog Jacket Copy predates my time here, but I came on board, initially, to fill it full of book news and commentary. My first post on it was 10 years ago this month, and now we're closing its doors. That's because, thanks to our site redesign, news and commentary can simply live in Books. Read about the change here.
BISMARCK, N.D. — North Dakota has failed to reach a settlement with a group of Native Americans who sued the state over its expanded voter identification laws.
Secretary of State Al Jaeger says the closed-door meeting Tuesday was unsuccessful, but "discussions may continue."
The settlement talks were held a month after U.S. District Judge Daniel Hovland criticized the state for raising a "litany of embellished concerns" about people taking advantage of his ruling that expands the proof of identity Native Americans can use for North Dakota elections.
The state has appealed the ruling but Hovland had suggested the parties negotiate a settlement.
Tom Dickson, a Bismarck-based lawyer for tribal members, says he was hopeful a settlement could be reached. But he says "the ball is in the state's court."
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LONDON (AP) — Israeli author David Grossman has won the Man Booker International Prize for his novel “A Horse Walks Into a Bar.”
The award was announced Wednesday in London.
Grossman beat out five other finalists, including fellow Israeli author Amos Oz for the counterpart to Britain’s prestigious Booker Prize. Grossman’s novel is about a failing standup comic and his final performance.
The award has a prize of 50,000 pounds ($64,000) that is split evenly between Grossman and translator Jessica Cohen.
The prize was previously a career honor, but changed last year to recognize a single book in a bid to increase the profile of international fiction in English-speaking countries.
Last year the prize was awarded to “The Vegetarian” by South Korea’s Han Kang.
Vendors From Across The Upper Midwest Attend Sysco ND’s Food Show
FARGO, ND – Sysco’s North Dakota Food Show brought more than 200 vendors from around North Dakota, South Dakota and western Minnesota to Fargo.
Sysco tried to advance Fargo’s restaurant scene by offering kitchen staff training and help with menus and recipes.
Those recipes included using fresh, local food and exotic meats, which are just some of the newest food trends of 2018.
Sysco employees say their favorite part about the food show is being able to interact with all the unique Fargo restaurateurs.
“It’s great to sit and listen to each customer’s story. Every customer is unique in what they bring to the food service industry and anyway that we can help them. I can never have the same plan for every customer because every customer is completely different, so I just love helping with their business and succeed in that,” Sysco North Dakota’s Director Cary Rauschenberger said.
More than 500 people came to this year’s Sysco food show.
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A new state report says scores of 17-year-olds voted illegally in nearly 30 Wisconsin counties during last spring's presidential primary.
The Wisconsin Elections Commission report examined referrals municipal clerks made to prosecutors following the 2016 spring primary and general elections. The referrals included at least 60 cases of 17-year-olds voting in the April primary in 29 counties. The report doesn't track whether charges were filed.
The report notes messages were spreading on social media during the primary season that 17-year-olds were eligible to vote if they turned 18 by the November election. That's not the case in Wisconsin, but commission spokesman Reid Magney said a number of students looking to vote in an intense presidential primary here apparently believed it was legal.
William Monroe High School basketball star Samantha Brunelle is doing her part to help people whose lives were affected by Hurricane Harvey in Houston, Texas.
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The Civil Protection Unit (CPU) has strongly warned the public to be on high alert for a tropical cyclone building up in the Mozambican channel expected to cause flooding in parts of the country.This follows a weather forecast issued by the Meteorological Services Department (MSD) earlier this week warning the public of the occurrence of the heavy rains from Thursday until Monday (16 – 20 February, 2017).
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The areas most likely to be affected are Masvingo, Matebeleland South and southern parts of Manicaland. CPU warned of flooding and drowning that could occur during the period.
The rest of the country is expected to remain wet and humid today. The department urged the public to regularly follow weather forecasts on television and radio.
It also said updated information on weather forecasts is accessible via its social networking sites like twitter (@MSDZIM) and Facebook accounts.
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TAMPA (WFLA) – This is a big weekend for tattoo artist all over the Tampa Bay area.
Starting Friday, close to 300 artists from all over the world will be at the Tampa Convention Center for the 2017 Tampa Tattoo Artist Convention.
Da Mucca is a local tattoo artist and he owns Ink Fink tattoo shop on W. Waters Avenue.
Da Mucca and some of his tattoo artist have attended the tattoo convention in the past and plan on attending this year. Da Mucca says having the tattoo convention in Tampa gives local artist a great opportunity to see what artist around the world are doing and improve their tattoos skills.
The convention is full of celebrity guest from the hit show Ink Masters.
Tickets are only sold at the show and children 12 and under get in free.
The original charge of felony first-degree burglary was reduced in a plea agreement.
According to court records, on Dec. 19, 2015, tribal law enforcement officers were called to a residence on County Road 34. They were told Keezer was kicking at the door and had entered the residence, then left on foot when confronted by residents. But he had come back and was again kicking the door trying to get inside. The occupants, who had been awakened by Keezer's kicking in the first place, were fearful of being robbed.
He appeared Feb. 6 before District Judge Gretchen Thilmony, who sentenced him to 15 months in prison, stayed five years. He was ordered to serve 79 days in jail, with credit for 79 days served.
He was fined $900 plus $1,050 in court fees and $2,609 in restitution. He was ordered to get a chemical dependency evaluation and follow the recommendations, and was placed on supervised probation for five years.
A new 12-sided £1 coin will enter circulation in March 2017 – and the current coin will cease to be legal tender by the end of October.
It means that all machines selling items from train tickets to chocolate bars, will have to be updated.
The BBC’s Jon Ironmonger reports.
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A possible burglary suspect drowned while swimming in the San Rafael Canal after attempting to evade contact with San Rafael police officers Monday night.
According to a press release issued by the Marin County Sheriff’s Office, police responded to a call at 6:42 p.m. for a possible burglary at a home near Point San Pedro Road and Summit Avenue close to Marin Yacht Club.
Officers, “found an adult male suspect in the driveway,” according to the release. The man fled to the home’s backyard, which borders the canal. He jumped in and began to struggle in the water before going under. Officers threw flotation items without success before one swam to the area in a rescue attempt.
The Southern Marin Fire Department dive team was deployed and — along with help from San Rafael police — found the man who was declared dead.
The identity of the man has not been released pending notification of the family. The San Rafael Police Department requested the County Sheriff’s Office conduct the investigation.
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NEW YORK (AP) " NBC News' elder statesman Tom Brokaw is challenging fellow journalists to write more about the scourge of "fake news."
The newsman said he has a close friend who believes blatantly false stories even though Brokaw demonstrates to him that they're not true. The 77-year-old Brokaw, longtime anchor at NBC's "Nightly News" before stepping down in 2004, accepted an award from Syracuse University on Tuesday.
Brokaw says the amount of false stories in the news ecosystem doesn't get enough attention.
He said the lesson of the last election for journalists is too many were covering the story from the top down instead of the bottom up " meaning they need to get out in the country and find out what people are thinking.
HAVANA (AP) — Cuba has opened up its first wholesale market in an economy dominated by government-run enterprises.
State-run newspaper Granma says the market is part of an ongoing effort to "reorganize" commerce on the communist island. The market will sell beans, beer, sugar, cigars and other basic staples for 20 to 30 percent less than the products are sold throughout the country.
Since 2010, the government has authorized about 500,000 people to operate private businesses, and many of them have long-sought access to a wholesale marketplace. Their wait is not over. The government says the market known as the Mercabal is only open to 35 worker-owned cooperatives in Havana, at least for now.
The state-run economy accounts for 70 to 80 percent of the Cuban economy.
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Amaila Falls was deemed to be the best hydropower prospect for Guyana, according to Norconsult, the firm which was hired for a facts-based review of the contentious project.
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A driver fell asleep at the wheel in Brooklyn and struck a tree Wednesday morning, critically injuring an active military member, police and sources said.
The crash happened at about 7:30 a.m. on Flatbush Avenue near the Marine Park golf course in the south Brooklyn neighborhood.
The 21-year-old driver apparently fell asleep at the wheel, and the black sedan he was operating smashed into a tree, police said. A 24-year-old back-seat passenger was critically injured and taken to NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn.
The driver and a 23-year-old male passenger and two female passengers were also rushed to area hospitals, police said. They are expected to survive.
All three men are active-duty military and were on assigned leave, police sources said.
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Blackfriars Settlement runs various social activities, including an Art and Craft session, a sewing circle (where members can make different items like cushions and bags to sell at fundraising bazaars or they can get simple items of sewing, alterations and repairs for a small donation), a knitting and tapestry group to rekindle childhood memories or learn new skills, an Art Workshop, day trips and a forget me not club, singing group.
HARARE, Zimbabwe — Rugby's world governing body has intervened after Zimbabwe's national team was forced to sleep on the street in Tunisia after problems with accommodation and visas.
World Rugby tweeted that "we are aware of an issue regarding the Zimbabwe team ahead of their Rugby Africa Gold Cup match on Saturday. We have received firm assurances from Rugby Africa that the issue has been quickly and effectively resolved."
Zimbabwe's rugby team, nicknamed the Sables, is in Tunisia for a test match in Beja that forms part of the 2019 World Cup qualifying campaign.
The Sables had landed in the North African country on Monday night directly from Kenya, where it narrowly lost 45-36.
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Police want to speak to two men over a “disturbance” at a west Hull takeaway.
Humberside Police have tweeted a CCTV photo of two men following the incident in Pizza Hot, in Newland Avenue.
One man has a hat on, wearing a camouflaged jacket. His partner has a goatee beard and appears to be wearing a green coat.
Tweeting about the appeal, Humberside Police posted: “We want your help to ID two men we want to speak to in connection with a disturbance at the Pizza Hot takeaway on Newland Avenue in Hull.
“If you can ID these men please call us on the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference 16/63065/17.”
Perry Ellis International entered into an agreement with Sector Apparel Group for the distribution of An Original Penguin by Munsingwear men's apparel in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana and Swaziland. These iconic products will be available in department stores and independent retailers as well as online and are planned to launch in Spring 2017.
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Rehrig Pacific Co., a manufacturer of plastic pallets, plastic containers, roll-out recycling bin and commercial containers in the waste and recycling industry headquartered in Los Angeles, has hired Brian Yorston as the new director of business development for its environmental team. Yorston will be reporting directly to Scott Lukach, vice president environmental.
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Toronto police are searching for a man after an 18-year-old woman was allegedly forced into the sex trade.
Officials said the investigation began in July and spread across two provinces.
Police said that the woman was forced to work in the sex trade in Ontario and Quebec, turning over all of her money.
She was forced to abide by any rules imposed by a man who allegedly “punished” her if she “did not make her quota” set for each day, investigators said.
Police say 20-year-old Kevin Barreau of Montreal is wanted for 14 charges, including trafficking in persons over 18 years old, advertising another person’s sexual services, uttering threats, and three counts of fraud under $5,000.
Officials say they believe Barreau is somewhere in the Montreal area and they are urging him to turn himself in at the nearest police station.
Anyone with further information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7474 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477).
Joe V. was in southeast Portland getting a taste of something sweet at Toadstool Cupcakes.
The cupcake shop has put its own unique spin on the cupcake. Their sweet treats are essentially a combination of a mini cupcake with a chocolate truffle on top.
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YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WYTV) – A Youngstown man took home the jackpot from the Queen of Hearts drawing at Crickets Bar and Grill Monday night.
John Riley won 89.9 percent of $319,000, which is a total of $286,781.
The bar on Midlothian Boulevard in Youngstown started drawing tickets just before 7:30 p.m.
The remaining cards were drawn until there was a winner.
The jackpot was $230,000 after the last drawing two weeks ago.
WESTERN Bulldogs premiership player Clay Smith has taken his wife’s last name on Instagram, and is set to make the change on the football field as well.
Smith, 24, married his partner Sarah O’donohue in October. Both have since changed their names on social media to ‘O’donoghue Smith’.
Speaking to the Bulldogs website, Smith said it would only be a matter of time until they changed the name legally.
“It’s not official yet, but it will be,” he said.
“It’s more something I’ve taken on for Sarah’s side of the family. There were two girls and no more O’donohue's. It meant a lot to her and her family.
“I don’t know if I’ll change it for footy but legally we’ll both have hyphenated names and so will the kids.”
In this June 23, 2015, file photo, Donnie Wahlberg, from left, Paul Wahlberg and Mark Wahlberg attend the Wahlburgers Coney Island preview party in New York. The restaurant started by the brothers, Wahlburgers, is opening next year in south Charlotte. Andy Kropa AP
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Authorities say two men pulling an ice house with a snowmobile had to be rescued Monday after falling through the ice on a lake near Eveleth.
The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office received a report just after 12:30 p.m. Monday that two people had fallen through the ice on St. Mary’s Lake in Fayal Township, which is south of Eveleth. When first responders arrived, they found the two men clinging onto ice in an open area of water.
Rescuers got the two men off the water, and they were taken to Virginia Medical Center to be treated for hypothermia and exposure to the cold.
Authorities say the two men were traveling on a snowmobile and pulling an ice house and fish gear when they broke through the ice. The men were in the water for 30 to 45 minutes before they could signal for help.
The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office wants to remind the public that because of warmer and wet weather, ice conditions are not predictable on area lakes.
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A brouhaha between Azerbaijan and Armenia is threatening to hamper the operations of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe in multiple member nations, including Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan. OSCE country mandates are the responsibility of the organization's permanent council, which deals with all the OSCE day-to-day business and is comprised of representatives of all 57 member states.
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DUBLIN There is no sign that upward pressure on house prices in Ireland will ease in the near term, the chief economist of the Irish Central Bank said on Thursday.
Residential property prices rose by 7.9 percent in the year to January and the rising cost of housing in the country's main cities has become a major political issue.
"Demand is strong and supply response is weak and that obviously is putting upward pressure on house prices and it's very hard to see that would diminish very quickly in the near term," Gabriel Fagan told journalists at a briefing in Dublin, citing forecasts to the end of 2018.
(Reporting by Padraic Halpin; Writing by Conor Humphries; editing by John Stonestreet)
BERLIN (AP) — Germany's biggest industrial union has launched a campaign of 24-hour strikes after talks on demands for wage raises and an optional shorter working week broke down.
The IG Metall union called workers out starting with the night shift Tuesday evening at various companies in regions including the industrial heartlands of Baden-Wuerttemberg and North Rhine-Westphalia.
News agency dpa reported that the companies targeted included truck maker MAN, and the union said Wednesday that production at its main plant in Munich came to a standstill at midnight.
Before talks broke down over the weekend, IG Metall had staged smaller walkouts lasting only a few hours to exert pressure on employers.
The union is seeking a 6-percent raise and an optional 28-hour week. It plans to stage strikes until Friday.
Hyde (hip) was a full practice participant Friday and does not have a designation on the final injury report for Sunday's game in Indianapolis.
Friday marked Hyde's first full practice since Week 3, though he still managed to gain 68 yards on 16 carries and 27 yards on five catches while playing 69 percent of offensive snaps in last week's 18-15 overtime loss to the Cardinals. With backup Matt Breida (ankle) also returning to a full practice Friday, the 49ers don't figure to have any limitations in the backfield against an Indianapolis defense that's held running backs to a schedule-aided 3.7 yards per carry.
Gregory Jerome Wynn Jr., of Manteo, is charged with second-degree murder in the death of a person in Wanchese that happened Sunday, according to the Dare County Sheriff's Office.
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Len Hachborn made a hole-in-one on the 153-yard 11th hole at Falmouth Country Club on Nov. 25. He used a 6-iron for the shot, which was witnessed by Steve Tsujiura, Ben Tsujiura and Joe Gildart.
Steve McCarn recorded a hole-in-one at Nonesuch River Golf Club on Nov. 29, from 125 yards on the 15th hole. The shot was taken with a 9-iron and was witnessed by Roland Cote, Paul Nichols and Paul LaMontange.
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Widerøe First To Fly The Embraer E190-E2
February 14, 2017
Norwegian regional carrier Widerøe will be the first airline to receive the Embraer E190-E2 aircraft, scheduled for entry into service in the first half of 2018.
Widerøe has orders for three E190-E2s and purchase rights for a further 12. The total value of the order if the options are converted would be USD$873 million at list prices, Embraer said.
“We are very proud we will be the first airline in the world to operate the E190-E2,” Widerøe chief executive Stein Nilsen said. “The E190-E2 will be a big leap in Widerøe's history, and our planning for the first deliveries is now well underway."
Embraer has received orders for 275 E2s, and options, letters of intent and purchase rights on a further 415.
Wall (knee) went through a full practice Monday, but his availability for Tuesday's game against the Nets remains unclear, Candace Buckner of the Washington Post reports.
Wall was listed as out in the game notes for Tuesday's contest, though those are often unreliable and it sounds like coach Scott Brooks wasn't exactly ready to officially rule him out. While Wall appears to be trending towards sitting out, he can tentatively be considered questionable for now, with another update on his availability likely coming following Tuesday's morning shootaround. If Wall can't give it a go against the Nets, there's a decent chance he then returns Wednesday against the Grizzlies.
MPL/Capitol/UMe Paul McCartney has announced plans to re-release standard versions of the first eight installments of his Archive Collection — the series of remastered reissues of his post-Beatles albums — on November 17.
The titles — 1970’s McCartney, 1971’s Ram, 1973’s Band on the Run, 1975’s Venus and Mars, 1976’s At the Speed of Sound, 1980’s McCartney II, 1982’s Tug of War and 1983’s Pipes of Peace — will be available as single-CD digipaks, 180-gram black vinyl LPs and limited-edition colored vinyl discs, with each of the latter vinyl releases coming in a different color.
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Things don’t look good for Eli Manning right now, as the evidence continues to mount against him in a memorabilia scandal. Manning has been accused of passing off equipment as being game-worn to sports memorabilia collectors.
The good news is that the girls at Hoops Cabaret are standing behind him.
Hoops is known for having its girls wear sports-themed jerseys, with Eli Manning being the most popular. The girls not only support Manning by wearing his jersey, but they believe he’s innocent.
“I don’t understand the controversy surrounding Eli Manning,” Hoops Cabaret girl Justine said, via Terez Owens. “I’m sure it will all get straightened out. Meanwhile, here are some pics of me and some of the Hoops girls proudly wearing—and stripping out of– his Number 10 jersey. Hope you like them!”
It’s good to see that Eli has some powerful people in his corner.
BUENOS AIRES, March 19 (Reuters) - Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda said on Monday the G20 finance leaders will likely reaffirm their shared understanding on the importance of free trade.
“There is a solid understanding among the global community that free trade is important,” Kuroda told reporters upon arrival for the G20 finance leaders’ meeting that kicked off on Monday.
“I don’t think protectionism will spread globally,” he added.
Worries about the potential for a U.S.-China trade war and frustration over U.S. President Donald Trump’s import tariffs threatened to dominate the meeting, which is also set to debate cryptocurrencies and the global economic outlook. (Reporting by Leika Kihara Editing by Andrea Ricci)
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Chief Justice of Pakistan Mian Saqib Nisar and other Judges of Supreme Court of Pakistan bade farewell to Justice Dost Muhammad Khan, on his retirement on Monday.
A simple and dignified ceremony was held in honour of Justice Dost Muhammad Khan in Supreme Court of Pakistan, which was attended by Chief Justice and all the Judges of Supreme Court, said a press release here.
They lauded the professional and legal acumen of the Judge and praised his lordships devotion and dedication for the cause of justice.
They also paid deepest regards to the Judge and prayed for his long, healthy, prosperous and productive life after his retirement as Judge, Supreme Court of Pakistan. They also presented souvenir and shields to Honorable Judge as token of respect and gesture of goodwill.—APP
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ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. >> Bard College will host a free symposium Friday, Oct. 20, commemorating the centennial of the Russian revolution.
The event, “The 100th Anniversary of the Russian Revolution International Symposium,” will examine a wide rage of topics related to the history, politics and culture of this seminal event in modern Russian history. Bard President Leon Botstein will deliver the keynote address; speakers include scholars from Bard, the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, and the faculty of liberal arts and sciences from St. Petersburg State University. The scholars will discuss the history and politics of the revolution, literature in early Soviet Russia, visual culture of the two 1917 revolutions and the Russian Civil War, music of the revolution, and the Russian Revolution and eastern European ethnic cultures.
The symposium will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Weis Cinema, Bertelsmann Campus Center.
Back in 1977, Market Rasen Town footballers were looking to pick up some points to draw away from the Lincolnshire League Premier Division relegation zone.
Pictured is the team that faced the Grimsby Amateur side and came away with a very useful point after a 1-1 draw. They are: back row - Peter Sellars, Doug Sellars (trainer), Dick Brewis, David Clark, Alwyn Bell, Mick Corden, Phil Chapman; front - Bob Davidson, Ian Thatcher, Robert Sellars, Ronnie Myland, Chris Lancaster and Gerald Dawson
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MOSCOW (Reuters) - A total of 48,000 of Russian troops have taken part in Moscow's military campaign in Syria, Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Friday.
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Firefighters were called to put out a shed blaze believed to have been caused deliberately in Runcorn.
One appliance from Runcorn and one from Widnes attended the incident, which was reported at 11.18pm on Friday on Bankes Lane in Weston.
Crews brought the flames under control using a hose reel jet.
Smoke could be seen from Weston Road.
A Cheshire Fire And Rescue Service spokeswoman said: “Anyone with any information about this fire is asked to call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or Cheshire police on 101.”
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Williams (herniated disc) is believed to be targeting a return to action in October, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
With the wideout addressing his back issue through rest and rehab rather than surgery, the Chargers hope that Williams can return to practice in September, barring any setbacks. While the report implies that the No. 7 overall pick will miss some regular-season action, it does point to Williams being able to play in a majority of the Chargers' tilts in 2017. Added clarity on his situation could come as soon as Sept. 2, when roster decisions are on tap. With that in mind, it remains to be seen if Williams' stay on the team's Physically Unable to Perform list might extend to the regular season.
Shown during Thursday’s luncheon are, from left: Peigi Mulligan of Saugerties; her sister, Doreen O’Brien, also of Saugerties and former secretary to Sister Gabrielle Keenen; Keenen, the former vice president of nursing and quality resource management for the Order of St. Benedict (OSB); Sister Dorothy Huggard, chaplain of HealthAlliance; Bob Ryan, Benedictine Health Foundation board president; and Sister Mary Feehan, prioress in New Jersey and a former OSB vice president of mission. Tania Barricklo — Daily Freeman
KINGSTON >> The Benedictine Auxiliary of HealthAlliance Hospital held a ‘Remember When’ luncheon Thursday at the Best Western Plus hotel in Kingston.
Graham: If President Trump fired Mueller, it would be 'beginning of the end' for his presidency
Montreal Canadiens coach Michel Therrien watches from the behind the bench during the closing moments of the team's NHL hockey game against the St. Louis Blues on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017, in Montreal. less Montreal Canadiens coach Michel Therrien watches from the behind the bench during the closing moments of the team's NHL hockey game against the St. Louis Blues on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017, in Montreal.
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FREMONT, Calif.—Tesla Inc. blamed “production bottlenecks” for having made only a fraction of the promised 1,500 Model 3s, the $35,000 sedan designed to propel the luxury electric-car maker into the mainstream.
Unknown to analysts, investors and the hundreds of thousands of customers who signed up to buy it, as recently as early September major portions of the Model 3 were still being banged out by hand, away from the automated production line, according to people familiar with the matter.
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A woman was taken to UAB Hospital with life-threatening injuries after she was shot at the Inglenook Recreation Center Tuesday night, according to Birmingham police.
The injured woman was taken by private vehicle to the fire station in the 4100 block of 40th Place North, said Lt. Peter Willison. She was then taken to UAB Hospital.
East precinct officers responded to the scene at 8:45 p.m.
Officers on the scene were seen placing four evidence markers in the parking lot just outside the rec center.
Police do not have a suspect in custody at this time.
Viral body paint artist and "Nightmare Before Christmas" Mirjana Kika Milosevic is back. Only this time, Mirjana literally has herself in knots as she gives the illusion of "braiding" her body like hair. The final transformation is worth a double-take!
YEREVAN, MAY 31, ARMENPRESS. Five people have been arrested in an ongoing investigation into an April 22 incident when masked men attacked demonstrators in a Yerevan intersection. Mayor of Masis Davit Hambardzumyan and his deputy are among the arrested, Sona Truzyan – adviser to the president of the investigative committee said on Facebook.
The incident happened during the mass demonstrations in April.
The citizen who reported the alleged incident told police that unknown men attacked him and several other demonstrators. The men used stones and tasers, according to the citizen.
The investigation still continues.
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Quick will get the start on the road against the Wild on Monday, Jessi Pierce of The Athletic reports.
Though Quick has a 2.20 GAA and a .930 save percentage through his last 16 starts, he also only has an 8-8-0 record in that time. It will be a real challenge for the American netminder Monday, as the Wild have 24-6-6 record at home and have averaged 3.43 goals per game since the All-Star break.
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Look for the very, very bright Venus in the SW sky right after the sun sets and the skies get dark. The planet Mars, not as bright, is visible up and to the left of Venus.
The cold air will start arriving tonight. The transition will be accompanied by snow showers.
Snowfall should remain very manageable between now and Thursday afternoon when the snow comes to an end:
But the story doesn’t stop there! The mild air returns just in time for the weekend and even into the early part of next week.
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Hot commodity: Gloria Govan See exactly what Matt Barnes and Derek Fisher are fighting about.
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Matt Barnes drove 95 miles to 'beat the s--t' out of Derek Fisher Knicks coach Derek Fisher was attacked in Los Angeles by NBA bad boy Matt Barnes, who drove 95 miles to “beat the s—t out of him” when he found out...
'Basketball Wives' star rebounds with new OWN show Evelyn Lozada, the firecracker from VH1’s “Basketball Wives,” is now headlining OWN’s “Livin’ Lozada” after a hiatus from reality TV. “I was on ‘Basketball Wives’ for five years and there...
The reality TV star who has Selena and Kylie stripping down on Instagram In April, pop star Selena Gomez posted an Instagram photo of herself in a supersexy, black one-piece swimsuit while on vacation in Mexico. She captioned it: “I love being happy...
Two Little Rock men were arrested Saturday after an argument at a Taco Bell led one of the men, a manager at the restaurant, to fire his gun and point it at the other, according to a police report.
Authorities said 28-year-old Antonio Goodloe showed up intoxicated at a Taco Bell at 719 S. Broadway around 10:15 p.m. and started "causing a disturbance" inside the business, officer Jordan White wrote in a report.
Goodloe then went outside, but the shift manager, 26-year-old Carnell Davis, followed him, and the two men starting arguing, White wrote. Davis then pulled out a gun and fired a single shot before pointing it at Goodloe, officials said.
An officer saw this and intervened before the situation escalated any further, White wrote.
Goodloe was holding a small amount of marijuana during the incident, White noted.
Both men were arrested. Davis faces a count of aggravated assault. Goodloe faces charges of public intoxication and marijuana possession.
Odor is not in Wednesday's starting lineup against the Mariners, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.
Odor will take a seat in place of Hanser Alberto, who's slated to take over at second base and bat ninth.
Barren County Sheriffs Deputies are asking for help identifying a man involved in a construction site robbery.
They suspect the unidentified person in this surveillance video and another unidentified male stole various items from a moving road-side construction site Saturday.
They do not have any further footage at this time.
If you have any information, they urge you to call Deputy Shirley at (270) 651-2271.
Branch: "We Have To Stick To The Formula"
Dolphins defensive end Andre Branch met with the media on Monday in Davie to discuss the team's mindset heading into the team's first playoff game since 2008.
The August 21 solar eclipse, when passage of the moon completely blocks out the sun, will be seen first in Oregon and cut diagonally across 14 states to South Carolina. Millions are expected to flock to see the first total solar eclipse visible coast-to-coast since 1918 - but will they also see.... dailymail 10:38:00 PM CEST
More than 400,000 households were vulnerable to hackers eavesdropping on their web browsing habits and credit card details thanks to a flaw in equipment from a British broadband provider.
Hyperoptic, Britain's largest residential gigabit broadband provider, provided customers with routers made by ZTE, the Chinese company that last week prompted a security warning from GCHQ.
The flaw in the routers granted hackers total remote control of a home network if unsuspecting customers clicked a "phishing" link sent over email or social media.
Clicking the link would allow attackers to log into the router, allowing them to change the password, watch what the user was browsing and weaken the security firewalls...
Feb 13 Noble Energy Inc
* Noble Energy provides detailed 2017 outlook and guidance
* Noble Energy Inc - Organic capital expenditures for 2017 are estimated to be between $2.3 and $2.6 billion
* Noble Energy Inc - 2017 total company oil volumes are anticipated to be higher by approximately 9 percent, after adjusting for 2016 divestment impacts
* Noble Energy Inc -Full year sales volumes are anticipated to average approximately 415 - 425 mboe/d for 2017
* Total U.S. onshore rig count is expected to average more than eight operated rigs for 2017, exiting year with nine
* Noble Energy Inc - Company anticipates to drill and commence production on approximately 225 onshore wells in 2017
* Noble Energy Inc sees Q1 2017 sales volumes 370 - 380 mboe/d
* Noble Energy Inc sees Q2 2017 sales volumes 395 - 415 mboe/d
* Noble Energy Inc - Sees second half 2017 sales volumes 440 - 460 mboe/d Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
After a nervy start, @Pvsindhu1 scales into the second round of #IndonesiaOpenSuper1000, wins the match 21-15;19-21;21-13. Will play Aya
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BEIJING, July 4 (APP):A troupe from Pakistan will perform at the sixth Lanzhou International Drum Cultural Art Week to be held in Lanzhou city, Gansu Province of China, from July 5 to 10.
Art troupes from South Korea, Zimbabwe, Nepal, Ukraine and Egypt will also present their performances during the week, according to Chinese media stated here on Wednesday.
The festival is held to promote Lanzhou tourism resources through cultural performances and propel economic and social development in the city.
Tara started with APN in 2010 after graduating with a journalism and politics degree from Griffith University in Brisbane. After two-and-a-half years working on APN papers in the Bowen Basin in Central Queensland, she joined the team at The Chronicle in February 2013. In September that year she took over the reins of the Rural Weekly.
A MAN suffered minor injuries in a single-vehicle rollover at Biddeston in the early hours of this morning.
Emergency services were called to the scene of the crash on Toowoomba Cecil Plains Road near Berghofer Road at Biddeston about 12.15am.
The man, believed to be the sole occupant of the vehicle, was out of the car when paramedics and firefighters arrived on scene.
He was treated at the scene before being transported to Toowoomba Hospital in a stable condition.
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What could have been a life-threatening crisis turned out to be simply an unexpected overnight camping trip for 61-year-old snowmobiler Chris Zigler.
The Wyoming man went snowmobiling alone in the Bakers Peak area in northeastern Moffat County Sunday afternoon.
He snowmobiled south to Black Mountain, approximately 10 to 15 miles from where he parked his truck, when he turned off his snow machine and was unable to get it to restart, according to Moffat County Sheriff …read more
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× Woman alleges kidnapping, bomb plot during failed bank robbery
NEW ORLEANS – A woman walked into a bank in New Orleans East yesterday morning and told the teller that people were holding her child hostage would detonate a bomb unless the teller handed over cash.
The woman ultimately left empty handed, according to initial reports by the NOPD.
The unidentified woman entered a Liberty Bank branch in the 7200 Crowder Boulevard just before 11 a.m. on April 23 carrying a yellow bag.
The woman told the teller that the teller’s child was being held outside before placing the yellow bag on the counter.
She then told the teller that the bag contained a bomb, and that the people holding her child outside would detonate the bomb unless the teller filled the bag with cash.
The woman then fled the bank without any cash and was later apprehended, according to the NOPD.
FBI investigators have taken over the case.
Aug 14(Reuters) - Tsinghuatongfang Co Ltd
* Says it issued 2017 5th tranche super short-term financing notes worth 1 billion yuan with a term of 260 days and interest rate of 4.57 percent
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VIGO COUNTY, Ind. (WTHI) - The Vigo County Fairgrounds are starting to take shape for the big event of the summer.
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Crews starting setting up attractions.
Fair activities don't start until Saturday, but it takes time to get prepared.
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On Monday, we saw people with food and amusement ride trailers.
They will also spend the next few days making sure everything is working properly.
The fair will have all kinds of family fun.
The kickoff ceremony happens at noon on Saturday.
DALLAS — Residents of a coastal area southwest of Houston are cleaning up debris after severe storms, including at least six tornadoes, swept through the area.
At least six people were injured in Van Vleck, about 70 miles southwest of Houston, by a weak tornado rated by a federal survey team as of EF1 strength with winds of 86 to 110 mph. An EF2 tornado with winds of 111-135 mph caused extensive damage to subdivisions 27 miles southwest of Houston. A weak tornado also was confirmed in Wharton.
DELTA, B.C. — Police are recommending criminal charges after a father allegedly left his two young children in a vehicle outside a shopping mall in Metro Vancouver on Canada Day.
Delta police say an officer was called to the parking lot of Tsawwassen Mills where two children aged five and three were rescued by breaking a vehicle window.
Police spokeswoman Cris Leykauf says in a news release that the children were sweating and crying, and the youngest child had irregular breathing after being strapped into a car seat in the full sun.
Bystanders tried to communicate with the children to get the older child to unlock the door, but when that didn’t work police were called.
Police say the children are doing well after being released from hospital.
Police say the father returned to the vehicle about 10 minutes after the children were freed.
Norman Michael Powers, 53, of Midway City was arrested in the 2300 block of Harbor Boulevard on suspicion of possessing heroin and meth for sale, having a Taser and billy clubs and resisting an officer, authorities said. He was in custody with bail set at $250,000.
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There were emotional scenes at St Malachy’s Infants’ School last week as teacher Mrs O'Reilly bid farewell to her pupils and colleagues upon her retirement.
Principal Ms McCarthy paid glowing tribute to what Mrs O’Reilly had achieved in her time with the school.
“Mrs O’Reilly started in St.Malachy’s Infants’ School in 1998. She was a very good teacher with lots of experience.
“She then moved into Learning Support which she enjoyed immensely. She got great satisfaction when a child finally learned how to read.
“She had a huge interest in saving the environment and passed on to the children the importance of healthy eating, recycling, saving water and energy.
“Thanks to her we have four Green flags proudly flying. She also passed on the joy of gardening and planting seeds to the children. They loved every minute of their time with Mrs O Reilly in the school garden.
“We will miss Mrs. O Reilly very much. We all wish her a very happy retirement.”
March 29 Init Innovation In Traffic Systems SE :
* Incoming orders of 120 million euros to 130 million euros targeted for 2017
* EBIT margin set to rise again sharply from 2018 after a decline in 2017
* Propose to annual general meeting, to be held on 24 May 2017, an increase of dividend for financial year 2016 by 10 pct to 0.22 euros/share
* In 2017, managing board is therefore expecting revenues to increase to around 120 million euros ($128.94 million)(2016: 108.6 million euros) Source text - bit.ly/2oaBMYf Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9307 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
Preston North End are still in the play-off hunt ahead of the trip to Sheffield United on Saturday.
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House fire kills 2 children in Martin
by WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Staff
MARTIN, Tenn. — An overnight house fire in Martin has left two children dead.
Fire officials say the blaze broke out around 9:30 p.m. Sunday at a house on Main Street.
Fire Chief Jamie Summers says two children died. Their names and ages have not been released.
Other people were reportedly inside the home and escaped.
Firefighters say there were heavy flames coming from the bottom floor when they arrived.
The State Fire Marshal’s Office and local agencies are investigating.
Stay with WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News for updates in this developing story.
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Members of the police Special Action Force spend their break from combat duties in Marawi City assembling a toy tank made of empty ammunition shells on Friday, October 6, 2017. MindaNews photo by H. MARCOS C. MORDENO
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INDIANAPOLIS -- Indianapolis officials say that in response to a seven-year trend of increasing homicides they'll continue to boost the size of the city's police force and increase support for neighborhood anti-crime efforts.
Mayor Joe Hogsett said Monday that the city's homicide rate is heartbreaking and unacceptable. Police say the city has seen 148 criminal homicides for the year through the weekend, just below the record 149 such killings during 2016.
Hogsett says he aims to add about 150 police officers by the end of 2019 and have more officers assigned to smaller neighborhood beats to better know residents and their crime troubles. He said the city will add five staffers who'll focus on violence-reduction programs and make $300,000 a year available for neighborhood-level programs.
Latest Forecast: Well Above Average, Dry Streak ContinuesDry weather will continue for the foreseeable future in the Denver area. And that's concerning. We're now more than foot below normal with snowfall this season.
Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani says special counsel Robert Mueller must turn in a report on his investigation by September or risk meddling with the midterm elections. Giuliani spoke to reporters outside the White House on Wednesday. (May 31) AP
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CLEVELAND -- A very cold morning across Greater Cleveland with increasingly brisk winds expected ahead of the next system.
Our weather pattern going into February will be bobbing back and forth with many polar and arctic air parcels.
The next round of snow for everyone arrives on Sunday. Anticipate general amounts of 2-4″ accumulation. With us trending colder again, our Lake Erie ice coverage will climb to above 90% shutting off significant lake effect snow.
Here is a look at overnight temperatures into early afternoon:
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There are four horses on the loose in Wilsthorpe near Bourne.
Two of the horses are white with black patches, one is dark brown and one is white with a black mane
Police are currently on the scene.
Call officers on 07973848148 or 07973846004 if you know who the owner is.
Incident number of December 11 relates to the loose horses,
Feb 2(Reuters) - Sony Corp
* Says current CEO Kazuo Hirai will become chairman of the company
* Says current CFO Kenichiro Yoshida will become CEO of the company
* Says Hiroki Totoki will become CFO of the company
* Effective April 1
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EASTPOINTE, Mich. (AP) — A Detroit-area teacher has been sentenced to probation for the death of a teenager at a high school pool.
Johnathan Sails appeared in Macomb County court on Wednesday, more than a month after pleading no contest to involuntary manslaughter. Prosecutors say he was assigned to monitor a remedial swim class but had his back to the pool when KeAir Swift was struggling.
The 14-year-old boy drowned at East Detroit High School in 2013.
Sails says, “I humbly want to send my condolences to the whole family.”
The victim’s family claimed Sails lied about his swimming abilities. But Sails’ attorney says he was the captain of his high school team.
The charge against Sails was thrown out by a judge, but the Michigan appeals court reinstated the case.
Nebraska lawmakers have advanced new rules to clarify how
they will investigate allegations that members of the Legislature don’t live in the districts they represent.
Senators gave the measure first-round approval on Friday with a 38-0 vote. The bill was inspired by a former legislative candidate’s claims that state Sen. Ernie Chambers doesn’t live in his north Omaha district.
John Sciara of Omaha challenged Chambers’ residency after his failed attempt to defeat the longtime senator in the 2016 election. The case against Chambers was dismissed after a legislative committee concluded that Sciara’s allegations weren’t supported by evidence.
The bill seeks to answer many of the questions that were raised during the Legislature’s review of the case.
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indiana Department of Natural Resources says the state’s deer harvest fell last year, as did the number of deer struck by motor vehicles.
The department says in its recently released 2016 Indiana White-tailed Deer Summary that hunters last year harvested nearly 119,500 deer in Indiana. That was down 4 percent from the 2015 harvest of nearly 124,800 deer.
The 10 counties with the highest harvests were Harrison, Noble, Franklin, Washington, Steuben, Parke, Dearborn, Lawrence, Switzerland and Greene.
The agency says deer-vehicle collisions across Indiana numbered more than 14,000 last year, down nearly 9 percent from 2015.
The report contains other information on deer hunting, the use of depredation permits, deer-vehicle collisions, and disease surveillance efforts. The entire report is at http://www.deer.dnr.IN.gov under the “Deer Management” heading.
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In the 20-10 preseason victory over the Oakland Raiders, the Arizona Cardinals maintained possession of the ball for over 35 minutes of game time. The combined effort of four quarterbacks resulted in two touchdown passes, while the defense made some significant moves to stop the Raiders.
But what was the play of the game? Here some options, and you get to vote on the one you believe was the biggest play.
Carson Palmer’s TD pass to Brittan Golden
The Cardinals offense, led by quarterback Carson Palmer, got things started early. On third and goal, Palmer wasn’t going to settle for the first down, instead he threw a 12-yard pass through the middle into the hands of Brittan Golden.
Here are some stats for temperatures on Easter Sunday in New York's Central Park, courtesy of the National Weather Service Facebook page. Here are some stats for temperatures on Easter Sunday in New York's Central Park, courtesy of the National Weather Service Facebook page.
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When Kiwi dual citizen Barnaby Joyce entered Question Time on Monday, opposition MPs greeted him by singing, "Baaaaaaaaaaar-naby!"
See, just hours earlier, the New Zealand government confirmed that the deputy prime minister was a Kiwi citizen due to his father's Kiwi birth.
It meant Joyce's eligibility to sit in the parliament was being referred to the High Court, making him the fifth and most high profile member to fall victim to Australia's crazy dual citizenship mess.
PAN’s pre-cooked yellow maizemeal must not be consumed since it contains unauthorised genetically modified organisms, the health authorities said.
The recalled product comes in one kilogram packs and its durability date is December 19. Its lot number is 015168 and it originates in the US.
Feb 2(Reuters) - Hangzhou TianMuShan Pharmaceutical Enterprise Co Ltd
* Says co’s Yinchuan-based endowment and wellness unit received government subsidy of 36.9 million yuan recently
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/GCrWUt
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Local traffic was re-routed at the intersection of Chester and Blackrock roads Monday afternoon as multiple fire and rescue vehicles responded to a single wide mobile home on fire at 96817 Chester Rd. According to Nassau County Fire Rescue Chief Brady Rigdon, “There was no one inside at the time of the fire. It did appear to be vacant but that is unconfirmed. The cause is still being determined. The call was received from a neighbor. NCFR with assistance from Fernandina Beach Fire Rescue had about 23 personnel on scene.” There was no apparent damage caused to adjacent properties. Nassau County property records available online show that the property is owned by Truman and Leola Kirk, with a mailing address in Fernandina Beach.
× Firefighters Battle Fire In Sebastian County
SEBASTIAN COUNTY (KFSM) — A grass fire is burning in the county.
Firefighters and first responders were dispatched to the fire about 2 p .m. Monday (Dec. 11).
The fire is on Highway 96 near Pine Lake Road– west of Mansfield. The area is populated, but it’s unclear at this time whether homes are in danger or whether anyone has been evacuated, said Capt. Philip Pevehouse with the Sebastian County Sheriff’s Office.
Stay with 5NEWS as this story continues to develop.
Friday, May 4 - Jun 30, 2018
The gallery will have an opening reception May 4 from 5-8pm, along with other River North galleries for the spring evening gallery walk.
Up-and-coming New York-based Greek artist Maria Fragoudaki will be shaking things up at Athens’s Syntagma Square on the evening of Thursday, April 27, with a special art happening. The artist is hoping to surprise the public on the night of the show and is keeping details of the project under wraps, but promises an impressive audiovisual spectacle that conveys her perception of the essence of art more powerfully than she could on a canvas.
April 13 Onex Corp-
* Carestream agrees to sell dental digital business to clayton, dubilier & rice and hillhouse/carecapital
* Onex corp - additional terms of transaction were not disclosed
* Onex-Carestream entered into an agreement to sell its dental digital business to funds managed by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice And Carecapital Advisors
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Eighteen-year-old Fatiyah Boone Neville is one of 1,109 seniors graduating Richmond Public Schools this week. She'll attend Old Dominion University in the fall.
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Ricardo Carvalho was handed a seven-month prison sentence in Spain after pleading guilty to tax fraud.
The 39-year-old who currently plays for Shanghai SIPG failed to pay taxes for image rights in 2011 and 2012.
He was made to repay the amount in full and also fined €142,882 as prosecutors argued for a 12-month sentence and a €300,000 fine.
The former Chelsea and Real Madrid defender is unlikely to serve any jail time though as under Spanish law, sentences below two years for non-violent crimes without a previous conviction are usually suspended.
Two men were arrested in Springfield on Friday after police raided a heroin "manufacturing, distribution, and production center" on State Street.
Officers allegedly recovered 61 raw grams, 141 bags, and an unknown amount of cocaine and money from the location on 691 State Street.
Ryan Walsh, Spokesperson for the Springfield Police Department said Israel Silva-Guzman and Angelie Cabrera were charged with heroin trafficking, possession of a class B substance with intent to distribute, and possession of ammunition in a drug free school zone.
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A THATCHAM man has been given a suspended prison sentence following a domestic violence attack.
Twenty-six-year-old Lucian Barnea, of The Turnery, denied assaulting Alana Wilkins by beating her at his home address on April 1.
But he was convicted by Reading magistrates on Monday, May 14.
The court ordered pre-sentence reports to be prepared and Mr Barnea was meanwhile released on conditional bail.
At a sentencing hearing on Thursday, May 17, Mr Barnea was sentenced to eight weeks in prison, suspended for 18 months.
Mr Barnea was also ordered to complete a ‘building better relationships’ programme and to undergo a period of supervision.
Furthermore the court ordered him to pay £150 compensation to Ms Wilkins plus £350 costs.
Finally, the court imposed a restraining order on Mr Barnea forbidding him from contacting her, either directly or indirectly.
The order will last indefinitely.
Sexiness has once again emerged courtesy of Tsugumomo‘s 3rd episode as a rather buxom foe has challenged Kiriha to a duel, with the deadly women choosing to wear enticing bloomers whilst they fight for obvious reasons.
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DALLAS COUNTY (CBSDFW.COM) – An accident involving a semi tractor-trailer and at least three other vehicles left the big rig on fire and all the eastbound lanes of Interstate-20 in southeast Dallas County shut down.
There were two separate crashes, both happening 8:15 a.m., near Bonnie View Road.
According to Dallas County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Raul Reyna, the semi caught fire but the driver was able to get out. The 18-wheeler was carrying some type of cardboard material.
The crash also pushed an SUV off the highway and into a creek. First-responders had to free that driver from the vehicle.
Dallas Fire Rescue transported at least three people to local hospitals. Their conditions aren’t known.
The highway has been shut down for hours while the incident is investigated and crews work to clean up the scene.
Officials with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) say an overhead sign was knocked down and they have no estimate as to when the interstate will reopen.
× Round Rock middle school student hires stripper to visit campus
ROUND ROCK – A student at Noel Grisham Middle School is under fire for hiring a stripped to visit the school on Thursday.
The stripper showed up to the campus around 11:30a and realized it was a prank. She called the front office to report it and did not enter the school.
The student used his personal cellphone to call the entertainer’s agency and paid for her service with a credit card. He’s been identified and is facing disciplinary action.
“Our staff handled the situation with the utmost decorum and professionalism,” Principal Paige Hadziselimovic said in an email sent to parents. “While regrettable, the incident had no negative impact on any students, other than the student who is responsible.”
Baku. 6 October/ REPORT.AZ/ The Association of Tobacco Producers and Exporters established in Azerbaijan with initiative of tobacco growers and exporters of the country and support of Ministry of Economy, the National Confederation of Entrepreneurs' (Employers') Organizations of Azerbaijan (ASK).
Report informs referring to the Ministry of Economy.
At the event organized on this issue in Zagatala it was noted that members of Management Board and Commission for Supervision and Inspection of Association were elected.
Telman Hasratov elected as the Chairman of the Management Board.
The event discussed future activity of the association and development of tobacco industry.
Hello and welcome to our Live Blog for Monday, December 11 2017 where we will bring you all the latest news from Plymouth Argyle.
The first team are not in action this week, they next play on Saturday when they travel to Rotherham United on Saturday looking to haul themselves out of the bottom four in League One.
However, there is still plenty going on at Home Park with the Under-18 side in action on Thursday when they play host to Manchester City in the third round of the FA Youth Cup.
It promises to be quite an occasion for the young Pilgrims, who will test themselves against not only some of the best youngsters in the country, but members of England’s victorious Under 17 World Cup winning squad.
Don’t forget that today, we will also record our latest Plymouth Argyle podcast, #ArgyleChat, so if you have a question for the panel, or some thoughts on the Pilgrims, let us know by filling in the form below.
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ATTLEBORO, M.A. (WLNE) — Some of the biggest Patriot’s fans in New England go to Brennan Middle School in Attleboro.
On Friday, the students celebrated spirit day. They took full advantage of being able to wear their Pats gear to class. It was a sea of Tom Brady, Danny Amendola and Gronk jerseys.
The students and teachers too, all say they are looking forward to the big game. They have no doubt in their minds that the pats are bringing home another win.
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ROSEVILLE (CBS13) – The city of Roseville is the only city in the entire nation to receive the highest rating of flood preparedness by FEMA through the community rating system.
A $20 million dollar flood mitigation project – which included stream widening, flood walls, and storm water bypasses – lead to such safe flood protection measures in the city.
This allows for residents living in the floodplain to get a 45 percent insurance discount. It also brought international attention to the city.
The Peruvian Water Board and Meteorological Society recently visited the city to learn the state-of-the-art system Roseville is using.
The World Bank is providing about $12 million dollars to help the country improve its flood infrastructure. The country will use some of the lessons learned from the city of Roseville.
Dubuque authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating an inmate who failed to return to a correctional facility. The Iowa Department of Corrections says 33-year-old Danny Boyd failed to report back to the Dubuque Residential Facility on Elm Street yesterday. Back in 2010, Boyd reached a plea deal with prosecutors and had a charge of 1st Degree Robbery reduced to 2nd Degree in exchange for a guilty plea. A judge sentenced him to ten years in prison later that year. Boyd was moved to the work release facility this past February. Boyd is an African-American man who stands 6’1″ tall and weighs about 315 pounds. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact Dubuque Police.
Authorities are reviewing potential criminal charges after the parent of a Killeen High School student entered the school without authorization.
School administrators say this isn't the first time Gloria Woods has done this. Woods came to the school and entered without authorization on May 7th. They say she was asked to leave and a criminal trespass warrant was issued against her. Woods returned to campus on the 29th and was arrested on that warrant.
Her case is being processed and school officials say more information will be made public when it becomes available.
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Bayern Munich defender Holger Badstuber is a January transfer target for Manchester City, according to ESPN FC.
Pep Guardiola is expected to bring in reinforcements at the back now that the window of opportunity has re-opened.
City have been breached 21 times in 19 Premier League fixtures this season, with no side in the top six having conceded more.
Experienced Germany international Badstuber is a player well known to Guardiola from his time in charge at the Allianz Arena, and the 27-year-old could be available for a cut-price fee as he is due to be out of contract in the summer.
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CLEARBRIDGE Health is raising net proceeds of S$21.4 million through an initial public offering (IPO) to build a healthcare business focused on precision medicine services.
Clearbridge, the medtech investor formerly known as Clearbridge Accelerator, is placing out 88
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Flying Financial Service Holdings Ltd
* HY turnover rmb190.3 million, up 31.6 percent
* HY profit attributable to owners of company amounted to approximately rmb75.7 million , up 31 percent
* Resolved to declare an interim dividend of hk$0.01 per share Source (bit.ly/2wINZ7x) Further company coverage:
The Waseca Bluejays dropped just out of the state rankings this week following their loss last week in Marshall to the 2nd ranked Tigers.
Tonight, the Jays returned to Waseca looking to return to their winning ways against the Jordan Hubmen.
Moisture played a big factor in this one as Saiveon Williamson loses the ball but makes up for it, picking it up and then throwing a defender to the side as he rumbles his way into the red zone.
The Hubmen would stand tall on defense as Marcus Houdek sheds his block and lays a big hit on Quarterback Hunter Rodriguez to hold the Jays off the scoreboard.
On offense, Jonathan Draheim finds John Huss on a delayed screen as he follows his blockers and runs for a Hubmen first down.
However, Waseca would pull away as Rodriguez calls his own number on this play helping lead the Jays to a 20-0 shutout victory.
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There was great excitement among councillors at the Granard Municipal District Meeting last week as Cathaoirleach PJ Reilly wished both Mullinalaghta and Abbeylara the best of luck in the upcoming county final.
“This is the second year in a row that the two teams from this area are in the final and I want to wish both teams the best of luck,” said Cllr Reilly, to much cheering and good-spirited banter from his fellow councillors.
The two teams will go head to head this coming Sunday. For a full preview of the county final, see this week's Longford Leader.
Carrickmacross Gardai arrested a driver in the early hours of this morning on the N2 for dangerous driving, following clocking them driving at 183 kmh.
An Garda Síochána posted a tweet this morning, showing the speed the driver was driving at and stating that they were arrested for dangerous driving.
As stated in the Garda tweet, this road has claimed a number of lives recently.
A new craft beer spot is taking up residence on Rainey Street. Anthem, a concept from Nebraska-based Flagship Restaurant Group, is slated to open at the Millennium Rainey Street development this fall.
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BOSTON (AP) — Two men charged with first-degree murder in connection with the shooting death of an innocent bystander at a Boston street festival in 2014 are headed to trial.
Jury selection in the trial of Keith Williams and Wesson Colas is scheduled for Monday in Suffolk Superior Court.
Prosecutors say Williams and Colas were rivals who confronted each other with guns near a Caribbean festival in Dorchester in August 2014. Prosecutors say Williams fired, but Colas did not.
A bullet struck and killed 24-year-old Dawnn Jaffier, a city youth worker.
Under state law, both men face murder charges and will be tried together even though they are rivals. Their defense lawyers had had asked a judge to separate the cases.
Williams’s attorney says his client was wrongly identified as the shooter.
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Latest in the manslaughter trial of a Minnesota police officer who fatally shot a black motorist during a traffic stop (all times local):
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April 13 Under Armour Inc
* Under Armour announces nomination of Jerri L. Devard to board of directors
* Under Armour-Devard's election will be considered as part of company's slate of director nominees at 2017 annual meeting on May 31, 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Copyright 2018 Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. A photo of Brian Donovan. (Courtesy East Grand Rapids)
EAST GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — East Grand Rapids City Manager Brian Donovan is retiring after 25 years in the position.
Donovan’s retirement will go into effect this winter. He took the position in 1993 and has led numerous capital projects within the city. He has received several awards for his public service, including the 2013 Outstanding Service Award from the Michigan Municipal League.
A city release said the city commission is planning to develop a process to replace Donovan in the coming months, and information on its search will come after plans are finalized.
Kendall Jenner linked to Sixers star Ben Simmons
Kendall Jenner has moved on from Clippers-turned-Pistons star Blake Griffin -- to the Philadelphia 76ers' Ben Simmons. That's according to Page Six, which says "multiple sources" have confirmed the romance. The model, who's generally always low-key about her relationships, reportedly stepped out for lunch with the 21-year-old hoops star in New York City last week at Vandal. This week, their lunching took them to the West Coast, where they dined in Los Angeles together, according to another source. The flirty fun reportedly began "a few weeks" ago for the duo, who are said to have been spending time with mutual friends but keeping a close eye on their privacy by having "extra security measures" put in place for their outings.
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Damian Alston, 26, was booked on charges of attempted murder after two cars were rammed in Lemoore on Monday, March 19, 2018. Lemoore Police Department
The Hancock Community Coalition and HYPE Hancock Youth for Positive Efforts recently hosted a showing of the documentary "Chasing the Dragon," a film about the effects of opioid abuse and the current drug epidemic. HYPE is a coalition of local students that addresses substance abuse and other social issues.
Reps urge FG to confer GCFR on MKO Abiola
The House of Representatives on Tuesday urged the Federal Government to immortalise the acclaimed winner of the June 12, 1993 presidential election, Chief MKO Abiola. The House also resolved that late Abiola be conferred with posthumous Grand Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (GCFR), in recognition of his sacrifice and contributions to the unity and development of Nigeria and Africa. This emanated from the adoption of a motion under matters of urgent public importance, sponsored by Rep.
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According to pretax earnings between June 1, 2016 and June 1, 2017, Diddy cleared $130 million, with most of his wealth coming from the sale of a portion of his Sean John fashion line, his Ciroc vodka deal and this year's Bad Boy Family Reunion Tour.
Drake followed Queen Bey with $95 million and The Weeknd came in at number four with $92 million. View Forbes' top 10 highest-paid musicians of 2017 here.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee quarterback Marcus Mariota will be a game-time decision for Sunday’s matchup against the Dolphins.
Mariota was listed Friday as questionable for the game in Miami after being limited in practice for the third consecutive day with a left hamstring injury suffered last week in a 57-14 loss at Houston.
The quarterback says he has spent the majority of practice rehabbing his hamstring. He says his first goal is to get healthy and that he needs to have some mobility to be able to play.
The Titans (2-2) are talking about whether or not to let Mariota take part in Saturday’s walk-through. But a final decision might not be reached until 90 minutes before kickoff Sunday when inactives are due.
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WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump on Tuesday welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron to the White House, praising a developing partnership between the two countries ahead of talks expected to focus on foreign policy and trade.
The two leaders were scheduled to hold a bilateral meeting later Tuesday morning to discuss a range of international issues, including the future of the Iran nuclear pact. They were also to hold a joint news conference around midday and, in the evening, participate in the first state dinner of the...
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Voynov, formerly with the Kings, could eventually return to the NHL, but he must be reinstated by the league following his voluntary deportation to Russia and having served 90-day jail sentence in September of 2015 for spousal abuse, ESPN reports.
Deputy NHL commissioner Billy Daly reportedly told ESPN that it's too early for the league to decide whether Voynov is allowed back in the league, and there's no guarantee that that a team would be interested in obtaining a player with a checkered past. Now 28 years old, Voynov accumulated 81 points (18 goals, 63 assists) in 190 career games with Los Angeles between 2011-15.
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April 5 Aeon Co M Bhd:
* Refers to the co’s announcement on 10 July 2014 in relation to the SPA in respect of the acquisition of a piece of freehold land
* Co will seek refund of earnest deposit, balance deposit, first and second payment totaling 13.9 million RGT from vendor
* Termination of the sale and purchase agreement (SPA) with Genting Property Sdn. Bhd.
* Termination is not expected to have any material financial impact to company Source text: (bit.ly/2nag2Mo) Further company coverage:
Members of The Grace Community International Ministry have been awed by the images of angel-like wings, which were captured by a teenager on his mobile phone during a fervent worship session on Easter Sunday. What has been interpreted by all as an angelic visitation occurred during at an annual General Easter Convention, which is underway in Sunyani in the Brong-Ahafo Region.
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The Annual Senior Picnic will be held on Monday, August 14 from noon – 2:00 pm, rain or shine. Entertainment by Sharon Jensen and her “Voices In Time” vocal Group of Youngsters. The event is free to senior citizens, but you must register in advance. Call 508-763-8723 to reserve your space!! All monetary donations are greatly appreciated.
If any local residents require transportation, again call the Rochester Senior Center at least 24 hours in advance.
Ashley Dale, Chief Marketing Officer/Chief Business Development Officer, Harvest Global Investments, discussed the impact trade tussles are having on markets with Doug Krizner and Juliette Saly, seeing potential for opportunities if they prove to be more bluster than action. He went on to discuss measures to open China’s markets following the NPC.
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A female cyclist has died after an incident in a residential Peterborough street.
Police were called at about 4.10am on Monday morning (April 17) by the ambulance service reporting a female cyclist collapsed on the pavement in Atherstone Avenue, Peterborough, with severe head injuries.
She was declared dead at the scene.
The death is being treated as unexplained and has been passed to the coroner at this time.
More to follow...
DUBAI, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Kuwait's Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Sabah underwent "successful medical check-ups" in the United States and has returned home, state news agency KUNA reported on Monday, citing a cabinet statement.
Sheikh Nawaf, 79, a brother of the country's ruler, underwent minor back surgery in 2013 in Germany. A relatively low-profile figure, he became next in line to lead the U.S.-allied Gulf oil exporter in 2006, shortly after Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah became emir in the 250-year-old al-Sabah dynasty.
Sheikh Sabah, 87, had a pacemaker installed in 1999.
The health of leading members of the ruling family is a sensitive issue in Kuwait, where less senior al-Sabah members have long been jostling for position, according to diplomats and analysts. It is not clear who is third in line in Kuwait, an OPEC member state.
The cabinet statement gave no details on the medical tests.
(Reporting by Sami Aboudi; Editing by Janet Lawrence)
Firefighters from Bridgnorth, Cleobury Mortimer, Craven Arms and Ludlow were called to a farm in Oreton, at about 11.40am yesterday.
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service said it was caused by a fault on an electrical fuse board in an agricultural building.
The scene of the fire. Photo: @SFRS_Bridgnorth
Crews used a 45 metre jet, hosereel jet and farm machinery to extinguish the fire.
The heavy water pumping unit and bowser were called used to gather water from a nearby river.
Firefighters tweeted:
The Sweet Little Babies store on the Coes Road was the target of robbery last week.
Two prams were stolen from the shopfront after a window was smashed in the early hours of Wednesday (August 9) morning.
One of the units was of SuperGo brand, while the other was a black Yo2.
Anyone with information on any of the above incidents should contact the Gardaí on (042) 938 8400.
Nearly eight weeks after a verdict was reached in the federal Bridgegate case, Jersey City is still being represented by an outside attorney the city said was hired in part to handle "information requests" related to the closely watched trial. The city's hiring of West Orange firm Arleo & Donohue has become a flash point for Mayor Steve Fulop's critics, who believe the administration is not forthcoming about the work the firm is doing.
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Chingu Hawaii brings a bit of L.A.’s Korea­town to the islands — that means you get fried chicken, cheese and kochujang with flavors that are bold, fatty and assertive, and feature audacious combinations of ingredients. This is a Korean-style bar on steroids.
Evelyn Carr, a Ridgefield student, has won first place in the New York Lyric Opera National Vocal Competition.
The competition was open to singers throughout the country, ages 10 through adult. Carr won first place in the junior high division.
Carr will perform as an invited soloist in a concert featuring the winners at Symphony Space in New York City later this month.
Ramadan Dubash, the Muktar of a village in East Jerusalem, has come out in no uncertain terms regarding what he personally, as well as “90%” of his people, want.
And it does not make for pretty viewing if you are an Israel hater or subscribe to the (faulty) view that Israel is an apartheid state and commits ethnic cleansing.
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Kerley is eligible to be reinstated from his four-game suspension, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Kerley was handed the suspension in early November for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing substances. There is no guarantee the Jets even bring the 29-year-old back onto the 53-man roster, but even if he is activated, the loss of quarterback Josh McCown to a broken hand would mitigate Kerley's already limited fantasy upside.
Acting Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan met with Samvel Karapetyan, President of Tashir Group of Companies and founder of the Armenian Investors’ Club (AIC).
The interlocutors discussed the internal political situation in the country, as well as the business environment and economic reforms in Armenia. In that context, they discussed the process of AIC-implemented investment programs in Armenia.
Samvel Karapetyan assured that the ongoing programs will be continued.
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Dutch MPs from four parties negotiating an agreement to form a coalition government said on Friday they are very close to a deal, ending lengthy talks since the elections in March. Prime minister Mark Rutte will lead his third coalition. This time his centre-right Liberals will team up with centre-right Christian Democrats, centrist D66, and ChristianUnion, which has progressive views on migration, but conservative views on medical-ethical issues.
A man reported missing from his cabin at Mabel Lake in the north Okanagan has been found dead.
WATCH: Alberta man missing from the north Okanagan identified
On Friday, another Mabel Lake cabin owner found the body when he arrived at his property to open it up for the season.
The man has been identified as 57-year-old Bruce Van Hasstrecht, who is a seasonal resident of Mabel Lake.
He was reported missing on Apr. 1, and an extensive search of the area and Mabel Lake was conducted with no success.
The man’s family has been notified.
The matter has been turned over to the BC Coroner’s Service.
Foul play is not suspected.
BERLIN, July 4 (Reuters) - The U.S. ambassador to Germany has told German car bosses that President Donald Trump would suspend threats to impose tariffs on cars imported from the European Union if the bloc lifted duties on U.S. cars, a German newspaper reported on Wednesday.
Handelsblatt said Ambassador Richard Grenell told executives from Daimler, Volkswagen and BMW during a meeting at the embassy in Berlin that in exchange Trump wanted the EU to annul duties on U.S. cars imported to the bloc.
Handelsblatt cited people present at the meeting, which took place on Wednesday.
Daimler declined to comment
(Reporting by Joseph Nasr in Berlin and Christoph Steitz in Frankfurt, Editing by William Maclean)
BUTLER COUNTY, Iowa – A lockdown was put into place at around 10:30 a.m. at North Butler after the district was “made aware of a possible outside threat to the building by the Butler County Sheriff’s office.”
The building was placed into lockdown to restrict access, the district said on social media.
The district added the following:
“All students’ who were working outside were brought into the building. Within minutes a deputy from the sheriff’s department arrived on scene as an extra precaution. Sheriff Johnson and his team quickly located the subject, which allowed us to go back to normal function within about a forty-minute timespan. The safety of our students and staff are our highest priority,” Superintendent Joel Foster said.
The Butler County Sheriff's Office said a press release is upcoming.
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A week in England has enabled me to see more clearly the absurdity of the depths and length that the political scandal-mongering in the United States has achieved. Most of the British press is anti-American anyway, and, like most of America’s so-called allies, Britain likes weak American presidents who are fluent and courteous, other than when they are themselves in mortal peril, at which point strong American presidents suddenly are appreciated.
But how do you decide which people you help grow?
As I mentioned in blog post #44 for the next couple of weeks I really want to focus on how does one go about identifying the right people to have on your team. The ones that you want to help grow or work alongside. The ones you want to invest your time and energy in. And sometimes the thing that can confuse the situation the most is if the person your dealing with is nice. And I mean one of those people that are really, really nice. Yes, they’re humble. Yes, not only can they get the job done without insulting the shit out of everyone, but people look forward to working with them.
But is this enough if they’re not hungry? From what I’ve seen definitely not. Here’s why.
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Jack the Ripper thought the world of himself and felt he would outsmart police, so much so that he sent letters taunting the London officers. "Dear Boss," he wrote, "I keep on hearing the police have caught me but they won't fix me just yet. I have laughed when they look so clever and talk about being on the right track. That joke about Leather Apron gave me real fits. I am down on whores and I shan't quit ripping them till I do get buckled. Grand work the last job was. I gave the lady no time to squeal. How can they catch me now? I love my work and want to start again. You will soon hear of me with my funny little games. I saved some of the proper red stuff in a ginger beer bottle over the last job to write with but it went thick like glue and I can't use it. Red ink is fit enough I hope ha. ha. The next job I do I shall clip the lady's ears off and send to the police officers ... My knife's so nice and sharp I want to get to work right away if I get a chance. Good luck."
HOT SPRINGS, Ark. — Interns at a national park in Arkansas have discovered species of a crustacean that hadn’t before been documented in the park’s waters.
The Sentinel-Record reports that Hot Springs National Park interns Paul Solis and Meg O’Connor found new species of Ostracod in the park’s thermal waters. The seed shrimps are a class that thrives in extreme conditions.
The interns discovered at least five species that hadn’t previously been seen in the park and rediscovered two species.
They spent months locating, sampling and documenting the waters. Solis says most of the samples are from thermal water pools near drainage gates in the park.
O’Connor will continue the research project for another two months. The project is now focusing on more specific identification from Ostracod experts.
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It cleared committee, but Rep. Lance Clow's bill to allow passing vehicles to go 15 mph above the speed limit on two-lane Idaho highways drew some opposition in its House committee hearing today. Dave Carlson of AAA of Idaho said Idaho's basic speed rule already takes into account that it may be appropriate to speed up while passing.
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A man has been charged with seven offences under the Terrorism Act.
The 22-year-old, from Sheffield, was arrested on 10 August, the North East Counter Terrorism Unit said.
He is charged with three offences of possessing a record of a kind likely to be useful to a person committing or preparing an act of terrorism and four offences of disseminating terrorist publications.
He is due to appear before Westminster Magistrates Court later.
Bemidji, MN – The Bemidji Fire Department responded to its first fire of 2017 at 4:54 a.m. Sunday on New Year’s Day.
Bemidji firefighters arrived on scene at the 1200 block of Thomas Drive SW and were able to quickly extinguish the fire and prevent any spread into other buildings. Four firefighters and an engine extinguished the fire, which took approximately an hour.
The fire caused an estimated $40,000 in loss, however, $125,000 in property was saves.
While the cause of the fire is currently under investigation by the Bemidji Fire Department, the incident still appears accidental in nature.
The fire department was assisted on scene by Bemtrami County Sheriff’s Office.
Reported Chelsea and Juventus target Axel Witsel has secured a move to newly promoted Chinese Super League club Tianjin Quanjian.
The 27-year-old had just six months left on his Zenit St.Petersburg deal, and many felt he could join Juventus on a Bosman in the summer.
However, according to The Sun, the Belgian international has snubbed multiple offers from Europe in order to join the newcomers in the Chinese first division.
Witsel will earn a salary of around £300,000-a-week, and he becomes the third high-profile player including Oscar and Carlos Tevez to head to the Far East this month.
Tianjin are also said to have made a club-record £80m bid for Chelsea's Diego Costa, but it is highly unlikely that the player will push through a move away from Stamford Bridge.
Witsel appeared in over 175 outings during his four-and-a-half seasons with the Russian giants.
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Two women were arrested and charged after police say they tried to steal $11,000 worth of bras from a Victoria's Secret store outside Sacramento.Police say 22-year-old Blanca Quintero and 19-year-old Antanae Welch ran off with "several large bags" of clothing.According to authorities, an employee saw them stuff the bags, but when she tried to stop them, they pepper sprayed her.The spray didn't work, but the ordeal bought enough time for officers to make it to the store and arrest them.Police say the women face a slew of charges including theft and conspiracy.
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Delaware police report:
Officers were dispatched to an apartment on Cedar Court Sunday night to resolve a domestic situation. Police arrived and made contact with a couple living at the home. Police mediated the situation and neither party wanted to press charges. A report was taken to document the call.
An officer encountered a man with a warrant for his arrest at a restaurant in the 200 block of South Sandusky Street Friday evening. Police report the man was taken into custody for the arrest warrant and found he was in possession of marijuana. He was cited for the marijuana possession.
Police were dispatched to the 200 block of West William Street on a report of four juveniles lighting refuse on fire in a garbage can at a park. Police took a criminal mischief report and the investigation is ongoing.
A man in his 40s has died in a tragic accident, becoming crushed while doing weights at his home in Sherwood.
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Norfolk County OPP are looking for a driver they say caused $20,000 worth of damage after crashing a vehicle into a building.
Police were called to the Roulston’s Pharmacy on Donly Drive in Simcoe around 2:40 p.m. Monday.
The blue vehicle reversed from a parking spot, over the sidewalk, and crashed into the building, before the driver fled eastbound toward the nearby Walmart.
The vehicle sustained rear end damage.
The driver was described as an older male, and police do not know if he was hurt.
Police are looking to speak with the driver, and are also asking anyone with information to contact them.
How to Stay Young (Part Two)
This documentary will be on the CBC player for streaming online at any time
In the last five years, game-changing breakthroughs have redefined the way we think about ageing. More than ever, there is hope that we can overcome our greatest enemy – the process of biological decline. How to Stay Young (part two) investigates the latest research that could put the brakes on the ageing process. In Japan, discover the foods that add years to your life; in the USA, meet the Alzheimer’s sufferers being injected with young people’s blood. A global quest to uncover the secrets of how we grow, develop and renew this remarkable journey of human biology challenges everything we believe about getting old.
NORTHFIELD, N.J. — A New Jersey teacher has been convicted of simple assault of a student who hit his head on a floor after authorities say she kicked a chair he was leaning back in.
The Press of Atlantic City reports that 41-year-old Kimberley Peschi was ordered Wednesday to pay about $200 in fines and fees but the forfeiture of her teaching license is still being deliberated.
The Galloway Township resident was suspended from her job as a music teacher at the Belhaven Middle School in Linwood after the February 2017 injury to the sixth-grade student.
Northfield Municipal Judge Timothy Maguire says surveillance video was the strongest evidence. The judge will rule on the teaching license by July 15.
Peschi's defense attorney says she will appeal.
Dr. Thomas Guderjan, far right, talks with colleagues on the Maya Research Program at an excavation site in Belize. The program unearths ruins to learn more about the Maya culture.
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ROME, March 31 The implementation of a proposed border tax under discussion in the United States would be a reason to file a complaint with the World Trade Organisation (WTO), the chief executive of Italian steel firm Marcegaglia said on Friday.
"A border tax would be a declaration of trade war that should be brought before the WTO, and when you start a war you don't know where you will end up," Emma Marcegaglia told reporters in Rome.
Marcegaglia said it was still possible that the proposal would not be carried out, and that the issue could be resolved through trans-Atlantic negotiations.
(Reporting by Antonella Cinelli, writing by Isla Binnie)
Former President George H.W. Bush’s hospitalization a day after wife Barbara’s funeral has raised questions about whether stress or a broken heart played a role.
Doctors said Tuesday that medical problems in a surviving spouse may not be due to stress, but it’s a good time to give extra support and care.
The 93-year-old former president has an infection that spread to his bloodstream, and he is being treated at a Houston hospital.
Stress can weaken the immune system, making it harder to fight off infections. Sudden shock also can trigger a heart attack or a similar condition called broken heart syndrome.
Barbara Bush died last week at age 92.
TORONTO — Thousands of fans have gathered at Nathan Phillips Square to celebrate Toronto FC’s first MLS Cup title.
Fans chanted the name of team captain “Michael Bradley” as Larry Tanenbaum, chairman of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, addressed the crowd.
Toronto beat the Seattle Sounders 2-0 in the championship game at BMO Field Saturday, becoming the first Canadian team to win the MLS Cup.
Toronto (20-5-9) was the best team during the regular season and set a record with 69 points — the most ever in MLS history.
Led by captain Michael Bradley and forwards Sebastian Giovinco and Jozy Altidore, the Reds set franchise records for wins (20), goals scored (74), fewest goals allowed (37), shutouts (13), home wins (13), home points (42), road wins (seven) and road points (27).
Toronto also won the Voyageurs Cup as Canadian champions, beating the Montreal Impact in a two-game series in June.
The gunman who massacred dozens in Las Vegas researched possible attack locations in Boston and Chicago.
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IFA Flood Project chairman Padraic Joyce has welcomed the commencement of maintenance work on the River Shannon.
He has called for a continuous programme that will help address the ongoing problems of summer flooding and mitigate flooding in winter.
At a meeting with OPW Minister, Kevin “Boxer”’ Moran, Mr Joyce acknowledged that after many years of campaigning for such maintenance works this was the first time that significant work can be done
IFA received assurances from the Minister that the programme would be ongoing and backed by sufficient resources.
At the meeting, which was attended by representatives from the River Shannon area, Minister Moran said that local authorities had a role to play in developing projects under the Minor Works Scheme.
Some councils were not applying for funds for necessary works and this must be addressed; the River Maintenance programme should apply to all rivers throughout the country, Mr Joyce said.
Wahlberg thinks Celtics should trade No. 1 pick for Butler: TMZ
Chicago Bulls forward Jimmy Butler on the bench during the second quarter of a first-round NBA playoff basketball game in Boston. | Charles Krupa/Associated Press
Actor Mark Wahlberg wants Bulls guard Jimmy Butler to join his team.
Wahlberg, who is an avid Boston Celtics fan, told TMZ Sports that he thinks the Celtics should trade their No. 1 draft pick for Bulls’ leading scorer last season.
Butler, who has spent the last six seasons with the Bulls, averaged 23.9 points per game last season and shot 45.5 percent from the field.
The Celtics hold the No. 1 draft pick for this year’s NBA Draft in Brooklyn, New York, and are expected to take Washington guard Markelle Fultz. During his rookie season as a Husky, Fultz averaged 23.2 points per game and shot 41.3 percent from beyond the arc.
This is Demi Moore without the fake teeth that hide the fact that she lost her front teeth a few years ago to stress. Demi Moore
Another iconic South Central Kentucky coach is hanging it up.
Bowling Green Independent Schools announced that high school basketball coach and athletic director D.G. Sherrill is stepping down from those two positions.
Coach Sherrill spent the last 11 seasons directing the Purples basketball team to an overall record of 294 and 76, including a 36 and 2 season that ended with a state championship.
Sherrill says it's a nice feeling going out on top. His next step is the Director of Pupil Personnel for the Bowling Green Independent School District.
Sherrill will assume that role on July first.
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today asserted that violence in the name of faith is "not acceptable" and described casteism and communalism as "poison" for the country.
The comments assume significance in the backdrop of incidents of lynchings by cow vigilantes.
"Violence in the name of faith is not acceptable in the country," Modi said in his Independence Day speech from the ramparts of the Red Fort.
Pitching for harmony and peace, he said "Bharat Jodo" (connect India) should be the slogan like "Bharat chhodo" (Quit India) was during the freedom struggle.
Describing casteism and communalism as "poison" in the society, Modi said such problems cannot benefit the country in any way.
Underlining that India is the land of Mahatma Gandhi and Lord Buddha, he said the culture of the country is to take everyone along on the path of development.
"Therefore, violence cannot be emphasised in the name of faith," he said.
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Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has batted away a question on Philippe Coutinho, after being asked about the course of action the Brazilian has taken in his pre-Hoffenheim press conference.
Klopp has taken his Liverpool side to Germany for the first leg of their Champions League playoff round tie against Bundesliga outfit Hoffenheim.
Coutinho, who wants to join Barcelona and has slapped in a transfer request, is not in the travelling party, officially due to injury.
Liverpool have turned down two offers for the attacking midfielder from Barcelona, but Coutinho is now doing all he can at his end to force the Reds to sell him to the Catalan giants.
Klopp was asked at the press conference for his opinion on the course of action Coutinho has chosen to take.
Thaleon Tremain, CEO, stands in the offices of the Pachamama Coffee Cooperative as Ed Alagozian, Director of Coffee, roast Guatemala coffee beans on Sunday June 21, 2015 in Sacramento, Calif. Paul Kitagaki Jr. pkitagaki@sacbee.com
Defense attorneys say they will step up their challenges to certain forensic practices now that the Justice Department has disbanded an independent commission that was studying how to improve their reliability. Defense attorneys say they will step up their challenges to certain forensic practices now that the Justice Department has disbanded an independent commission that was studying how to improve their reliability.
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WASHINGTON May 3 The U.S. House of Representatives has scheduled a vote for Thursday on a Republican bill to repeal and replace Obamacare, House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy said on Wednesday, adding that he believes the party has enough support to pass the legislation. (Reporting by Richard Cowan; Writing by Eric Beech; Editing by Eric Walsh)
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Democrat Jon Ossof is running for Congress in the special election in Georgia, and he's running for Tom Price's seat. Will he win out in the 18-candidate field and be a referendum on the president?
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We live in a random universe where order tends to fall apart and stable structures (say, a planet) are relatively few and far between. Cast into this entropy, our brains spontaneously try to impose structure—or, as a charming recent paper reports, look for a beat in the cacophony of it all.
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Residents connected to the Lake Coleridge water supply are advised they no longer need to boil water.
A precautionary boil water notice was issued for this supply for turbidity as adverse weather disturbed the water supply intake. When a water supply shows high turbidity, water treatment methods cannot be guaranteed to be effective.
Water supply turbidity levels have now lowered which means the treatment systems can operate effectively. Water samples have been taken showing the water supply is clear of E.coli and the water is safe to drink without boiling.
The Council wishes to thank residents for their patience while the notice was in place.
For nearly a century, American Indian jewelers, potters and other artists have been gathering in the heart of northern New Mexico to show off their creations as part of one of the nation’s most prestigious art markets.
The annual Santa Fe Indian Market begins Saturday as organizers push ahead with raising the bar for showcasing what they say are some of the best examples of art that has evolved from centuries-old traditions.
Some artists and their families have participated for years, but this marks the first time organizers have shifted entirely to a juried application process that has resulted in fierce competition.
Events related to Native film, literature and fashion are scheduled throughout the week leading up to the market. The festivities typically draw about 100,000 people.
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In Biloxi, art lovers were in for a treat at the first downtown First Friday event of 2018.
FELDBERG, Germany — Julian Lueftner of Austria and Michela Moioli of Italy won snowboard cross races on Saturday in the penultimate World Cup before the Winter Olympics.
Lueftner claimed his first World Cup win by finishing ahead of Pierre Vaultier and Ken Vuagnoux of France and Canada's Kevin Hill in the men's big final.
Vaultier stretched his overall lead to 5,120 points, 1,034 ahead of Austria's Alex Pullin, who finished third in his heat and won his quarterfinal in Feldberg. Four competitions remain.
Moioli stretched her lead in the women's standings with her third World Cup win of the season, finishing ahead of Canada's Zoe Bergermann and French teammates Julia Pereira de Sousa Mabileau and Charlotte Bankes.
Moioli has 5,630 points, ahead of France's Chloe Trespeuch on 5,000.
Manatees in Citrus County. January 2018 was a deadly month for Florida manatees — five times as many sea cows died as did last year in the same month. Herald file photo
The sole suspect in a 2015 theft of guns off a Chicago train who chose to go to trial has changed his mind and pleaded guilty just as jury selection was to start.
A federal judge was to begin the trial Monday but accepted Dandre Moody's guilty pleas instead, sending would-be jurors home.
Moody and seven others were arrested for stealing some 100 new guns from a Norfolk Southern yard. Several accomplices were scheduled to testify against Moody.
Judge John Tharp told Moody he'd be "beyond the point of no return" by pleading guilty and couldn't again change his mind. Moody said he understood and went on to plead guilty to cargo theft and other charges. He'll be sentenced March 27.
Tharp has said such thefts contributed to "an epidemic" of violence.
WASHINGTON, April 28 The U.S. Congress passed and sent to President Donald Trump legislation to pay for federal government operations through May 5 and avoid agency shutdowns that otherwise would have begun on Saturday.
The Senate approved the one-week extension of funding that the House of Representatives approved earlier on Friday. The legislation gives Congress another week to craft a deal on how approximately $1 trillion will be spent through Sept. 30, the end of the current fiscal year. (Reporting By Amanda Becker and Richard Cowan; Editing by Jonathan Oatis)
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A primary school has had to close today after water started leaking through the roof.
St George's Church of England Primary Academy in Stonehouse sent pupils home this morning when the roof damage was discovered.
Head teacher of the Admiralty Street school, Andrea Smith, said they managed to get texts out to parents when the leak was first discovered, so most people knew not to bring their children in.
It’s not yet known if the school will be able to reopen tomorrow.
Belfast Giants coach Adam Keefe is unhappy about his team having a goal disallowed in the Elite League game against leaders Cardiff Devils.
With just 1.6 seconds left in overtime a shot by Spiro Goulakos went in off the crossbar - only to be ruled out.
The Giants won the penalty shootout 4-3.
More congratulations from abroad for Turkey's Erdogan
Following Turkish president's win in June 24 polls, congratulatory messages continue to come in from all over the world
Facebook's news feed is about to get a lot noisier with the introduction of videos that automatically play with sound, a feature that could lead to embarrassment for users who secretly scroll through Facebook in meetings or under the dinner table.
The social network is today adding a new feature that will mean sounds play out loud on videos when they automatically start rolling as users scroll past.
The update, which some users have described as annoying, means that the accompanying sounds on videos will fade in and out if the user's phone is on loud.
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LANCASTER, Pa. – The coroner was called to the scene of a fatality involving a pedestrian at the Turkey Hill plant in Manor Township. It happen just after 7 p.m. Tuesday evening in the parking lot of the plant in the 2600 block of River Road.
The name of the victim is being held pending notification of next of kin.
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MEXICO CITY, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Venezuelans must find a peaceful solution to the democratic crisis facing their country, Mexico’s Foreign Minister Luis Videgaray said on Friday, a day after U.S Secretary of State Rex Tillerson raised the prospect of a military uprising.
Videgaray, who said Mexico would use all available diplomatic means to address the situation in Venezuela, spoke after meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and Canada’s Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland in Mexico City.
Tillerson said on Thursday that the Venezuelan military could decide to oust President Nicolas Maduro, but said he did not know whether that would happen. (Reporting by Gabriel Stargardter and Anthony Esposito)
It's Friday afternoon, which means one thing... The Bath Rugby Webchat is back for another edition.
Rugby writer Daniel Evans will be running another question and answer session on all things blue, black and white from 2.30pm until 3.30pm.
You might want to know about recruitment, injuries, contracts, tactics, selection or the redevelopment of the Rec.
To ask a question fill in this quick and easy form. The webchat will appear in a live blog below that at 2.30pm.
I realised there wasn't a group on WMZ specific to zine trades so I wanted to get something in place so that people can pool together their interest in trading.
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In India, the housing market is in the doldrums. In China, house prices in the last two years have risen by more than 40 per cent, and mortgages now account for half of all new bank loans — double the share a year earlier. In India, the government is looking for ways to boost economic activity; in China, they are shutting down aluminium plants to control pollution, and clamping down on the housing market. In India, the debate on special economic zones saw a brief revival before dying down; in China, the Xiongan New Area, south of Beijing, is being launched as another Shenzhen in the ...
We're just one year out from Russia 2018, with the Confederations Cup kicking off on Saturday (live, 11 a.m. ET on FS1). Looking forward, the Netherlands won't be taking part in the 2018 World Cup, but they definitely started off with splash in the 2014 tournament.
Xabi Alonso got Spain off to a solid start with his 27th minute penalty, but it all unraveled for La Roja starting with Robin van Persie's incredible diving header to level the match just before halftime.
Daley Blind's pinpoint long ball found future Manchester United teammate van Persie, who powered his diving header past Iker Casillas, starting an avalanche of goals that endedwith a 5-1 result to the Dutch. The Puskas nominee eventually was outshined by James Rodriguez's incredible volley, and Holland went out at the hands of Argentina in the semi-finals, but van Persie's goal? It will be remembered forever.
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Pink News reports that this year we have been celebrating the 50 th anniversary of the Sexual Offences Act (1967), which started the process of the decriminalization of homosexuality in England and Wales.
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Police have launched a murder investigation after three children died and another was left critically ill in a house fire in Greater Manchester.
Firefighters were called to the property in the Worsley area, just before 5am on Monday to reports of a large blaze.
Two people managed to escape the fire before the fire crews arrived but five more needed to be rescued.
Police later confirmed that a 14-year-old girl, an eight-year-old boy and a seven-year-old girl, had died.
Police confirmed they were treating the fire as suspicious, and said there had been a number of incidents at the property previously.
It understood the victims' mother, aged 35, and a three-year-old girl were critically ill in hospital.
Detectives are understood to be investigating the possibility that an accelerant was poured through the letterbox before being ignited.
But because of previous contact police had with the address, the matter has been referred to the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC).
Kang will have an appeals hearing regarding his work visa on May 25th, Jeeho Yoo of Yonhap News reports.
Kang was arrested in December for DUI, his third such offense. Thanks to that and the eight-month suspended sentence he received, Kang has not been able to secure a work visa. Earlier reports have suggested that Kang would need three or four weeks at extended spring training before he would be ready. Given this new date for his appeal, Kang will struggle to make it back to the majors by July.
In fact, his departure is almost taken for granted, even though he's been a key player for Allegri this season. As stated by Rai Sport, the Croatian striker is destined to leave the club, as several Chinese sides are interested in his services.
Mandzukic has bagged five league goals so far this season, while he managed to score four in the Champions League in just six games. Certainly an impressive tally, considering the fact that he's played more as a left-winger this season than as a striker.
However, it could also depend on the rumoured departure of Allegri, as the Italian manager is very fond of the Croatian. Should Allegri stay, then it's certainly possible that Mandzukic could remain at Allianz Stadium for one more season.
According to the latest reports out of Italy, Mario Mandzukic is ready to say goodbye to Juventus, having played for the side since 2015.
BEIJING (Reuters) - China's central bank governor Zhou Xiaochuan said on Monday it will be more active and directed in macro controls and in fending off financial risks.
The comments were published on the website of the People's Bank of China (PBOC).
(Reporting by Beijing monitoring desk; Editing by Kim Coghill)
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Fire districts in Cape May County’s mainland communities will be holding elections on board members and budgets on Saturday. Districts in Upper, Dennis, Middle, and Lower townships will all hold elections. Only one district in Upper Township and one in Lower Township have contested elections.
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BAMAKO, Mali — A Malian army spokesman says armed men have attacked an army camp in the country's north, killing at least four soldiers and wounding another.
Lt. Col. Diarran Kone on Tuesday would not give more details about the attack in Gourma-Rharous, about 160 kilometres (99 miles) south of Timbuktu.
A local official said the assailants destroyed about six armed vehicles but left after failing to take control of the camp. He spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not permitted to speak to reporters.
The town of Gourma-Rharous has been targeted regularly by Islamic extremists in the region. No one has yet claimed responsibility for this attack.
PENSACOLA, Fla. (AP) — Authorities say a Florida couple left a boy alone in a trailer for about two months.
The Pensacola News Journal reports that 34-year-old Jennifer Nichols and 32-year-old Joshua Sanders were arrested Nov. 30 and charged with child neglect. Officials didn’t say how old the boy was or how he was related to Nichols or Sanders.
A woman told Escambia County deputies she began renting the trailer to the couple at the beginning of September. She eventually realized that the child was living there alone, though the couple would occasionally bring him food and money. The woman told investigators when she contacted the couple, Sanders told her it was not her problem as long as he paid the rent.
Nichols and Sanders remained jailed Monday. Jail records didn’t list an attorney.
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UPS workers gather outside a UPS package delivery warehouse where a shooting took place Wednesday, June 14, 2017, in San Francisco. A UPS spokesman says four people were injured in the shooting at the facility and that the shooter was an employee. Eric Risberg AP Photo
Over fifty people were killed in Ethiopia and Eritrea in car accidents early this week.
In the case of Ethiopia, the privately-owned Addis Standard portal reported that about 24 people were killed in two separate accidents in Amhara and Oromia regional states
The report said the accidents happened between Monday and Tuesday May 28 & 29, in Kuyera town in the West Arsi zone and the town of Ch’ach’a in the North Shoa zone respectively.
In the case of Eritrea, the said accident occured on Monday and claimed 30 casualties after a bus fell off a steep hillside before rolling for almost one hundred metres.
The BBC Tigrinya service said the incident happened on a narrow, winding and steep road at Shindwa, some 50km north of the capital Asmara.
The report added that “the victims were on an annual pilgrimage to a monastery called St Mary of Debre Sina.”
"My heart is in Switzerland, but I'm at home in America." Choosing to set up a new life in a different country is a big step, but what effect does that have on the culture and language the person takes with them? We meet researchers finding out how Swiss languages and dialect change for people who move from Switzerland to the United States.
At the funeral of Laloo Chiba in Lenasia on Saturday, his son-in-law read from a letter that the struggle stalwart had written to his political comrade Jacob Zuma asking him to step down as president.
Chiba, 87, a close friend of the late Ahmed Kathrada, died on Friday.
Rashid Moosa said his father-in-law had sent the letter last year, expressing his dismay at the state of the ANC following a series of political upheavals, scandals and allegations of state capture.
The letter had also been sent to ANC deputy president Cyril Ramaphosa, secretary-general Gwede Mantashe and deputy secretary-general.Jessie Duarte.
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Warner Music NashvilleRaeLynn steps front and center this Friday, as she stars in her own half-hour special on AUDIENCE Network.
“If you’ve followed me since The Voice, I’ve definitely grown up since then, and I’m really excited for [the audience] to see this new chapter,” she says of the evolution between her breakthrough on the hit NBC show and her #1 album, WildHorse.
You can preview RaeLynn performing the record’s title cut on YouTube, before the special premieres Friday at 9 p.m. ET on AUDIENCE Network.
The Texas native’s second single from WildHorse is the track “Lonely Call.”
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March 28 Unitech Electronics Co Ltd:
* Says it will use undistributed profit to pay cash dividends of T$ 0.61 per share to shareholders for 2016
* To use additional paid-in capital to distribute T$ 0.09 per share
* To pay cash dividend of T$ 33.0 million in total
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* Approved of 100 pct acquisition of ordinary shares of Suburb Estates Company Limited, total investment value is baht 592.70 million
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Marvel's continuing space opera "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" has yet to hit theaters, but plans are already in the works for the third installment.
On Monday, James Gunn announced on Facebook that he would be returning to write and direct "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3." Gunn also wrote and directed the first and second "Guardians" films.
The franchise stars Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista and features the voices of Bradley Cooper and Vin Diesel.
In his post, Gunn said that "Guardians 3" will come after 2018's "Avengers: Infinity War" and conclude the story of this iteration of Guardians of the Galaxy, helping to launch Marvel's next 10 years.
"Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" hits theaters on May 5.
NYC Pipe Bomber Captured Alive and Identified Inspired by ISIS
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The guy who strapped a pipe bomb to himself and set it off in an NYC subway has been captured alive ... and police say it was "absolutely an attempted terrorist act."
The bomber, now identified as 27-year-old Akayed Ullah, was walking in one of the tunnels underneath NYC's Port Authority when the bomb went off. It appears something malfunctioned, or it was a very small explosive ... police captured the man at the scene.
NYPD says Ullah has been living in the U.S. for 7 years. He's a Bangladeshi immigrant, and police say the attack was definitely a terrorist act, inspired by ISIS.
FDNY says a total of 4 people were hurt in the bombing ... all non-life-threatening injuries. The Port Authority shut down all subways and the walking tunnels near the bombing.
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Last Thursday (Aug. 10), the Manhattan district attorney's office confirmed that a grand jury has voted to indict Creole. The charge follows an August 1 arrest, in which the rap pioneer allegedly stabbed a homeless man, John Jolly.
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Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker is touring Wisconsin urging public support for his school safety initiatives.
WARWICK, R.I. — The scheduled auction of the Rhode Island home of five-time world boxing champion Vinny Paz has been cancelled.
The auction of the Warwick home was scheduled for Wednesday but the website of Sullivan & Sullivan Auctioneers says it has been cancelled. No reason was given. The auction was announced earlier this month following a foreclosure.
The 55-year-old Paz’s three-bedroom house has been subject to liens from both the Internal Revenue Service and the Rhode Island Department of Taxation.
Paz was arrested twice earlier this year. He was charged with assaulting a friend in February. He pleaded no contest in March to assaulting his girlfriend.
Paz is known for his comeback after he broke his neck in a car crash. His story was dramatized in the 2016 film “Bleed for This.”
RCCG, General Overseer, Pastor Adeboye’s son, Leke Adeboye is thanking controversial OAP, Daddy Freeze, for increase in their church.
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Best Ways To Celebrate World Humanitarian Day In MinnesotaWorld Humanitarian Day honors the selfless efforts of men and women who dedicate and give their lives in the service of others. Since 2009, World Humanitarian Day has been commemorated on August 19. In Minnesota, this significant day will be celebrated with summer charity events and volunteerism.
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A mudslide has come down across the Trans Canada near Canoe, B.C., shutting down Highway 1 in both directions.
It happened before 9 p.m. during heavy rain.
#BCHwy1 reports of a mudslide across the highway east of #Canoe (between #SalmonArm and #Sicamous). Crew en route, please use caution. — DriveBC TOK (@DriveBC_TOK) April 18, 2017
Vehicles were said to be stuck in the muck and emergency crews were assembling on each side of the slide.
Detours are available via Highways 97A and 97B.
There are no reports of injuries.
Drivebc.ca will have an update at 11:30 p.m. but there is not estimated time when the highway will re-open.
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A Stafford man was charged with attempted capital murder Friday night after he drove south on Interstate 95 with a county deputy hanging on from the outside of the vehicle, police said.
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A Bartow County Sheriff's deputy has passed away after becoming sick while on-duty on June 30.
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Deputy Jennifer Dawn New, 42, of Cartersville was working at the Bartow County Detention Center when she became sick. She was taken to an area hospital where she later passed away.
It is unclear how she became sick. New, who began working for the sheriff's office in March of 2016, was a mother of three children.
Family will received friends on Thursday from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Owen Funeral Home in Cartersville. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday at the Church at Liberty Square in Cartersville and she'll be laid to rest at Clay Hill Baptist Church in Somerset, Kentucky at 3:30 p.m.
A GoFundMe page has been set up to help pay for funeral expenses.
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ISLAMABAD, Oct 6 (APP): Minister for Capital Administration
and Development Division (CADD), Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry on Friday said the appointment of Chairman National Accountability Bureau (NAB), would be made with consensus.
Leader of the House and Opposition would finalize the matter of Chairman NAB, he said talking to a private news channel.
The constitution would be followed for the appointment of
Chairman NAB, he said.
To a question, he said Election Reforms Bill had been presented in the assembly with recommendation of the political parties.
“Respect for national institutions was imperative for stability in Pakistan,” he said.
The Australian and New Zealand Dollars finished the week sharply lower against the U.S. Dollar. The price action suggests that investors finally believe the U.S. economy is just too strong and the U.S. Federal Reserve too aggressive for the Aussie and the …
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Nobody ever complained about having too many laughs, especially when comedian Mike Delamont comes to town.
Not only does the Victoria-based Fringe artist known for his God is a Scottish Drag Queen series have a new show at London Fringe – Hell Yeah! An Evening With The Devil at the Palace Theatre, but he’s also headlining at Yuk Yuk’s at Western Fair District Friday and Saturday.
Both shows start at 8 p.m. with MC Patrick Coppolino and opener Dom Pare. Tickets are $19.92 (plus tax and service charges), available at the door at 900 King St, online at yukyuks.com, or by calling 519-936-2309.
The leader of Britain's opposition Labour party, Jeremy Corbyn, could step down before the next national election in 2020 if its poor opinion poll ratings do not improve, the head of its biggest union backer said in an interview published Monday.
The next parliamentary election is due in 2020 .
Corbyn has repeatedly said Labour is ready to fight an early election.
In a December election for a vacant Conservative-held parliamentary seat, Labour slipped from second to fourth place.
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A former La Joya police chief and Hidalgo County sheriff’s candidate is in federal custody – charged in connection with a drug trafficking case.
Giovani Hernandez, who currently is a sergeant with the Progreso Police Department, made his initial court appearance today to hear the charge, two days after he was arrested.
According to a criminal complaint, Hernandez is accused of taking a cash payment to provide police protection for a vehicle believed to be hauling illegal drugs through the Progreso area.
The 43-year-old Hernandez will remain behind bars until his detention hearing Friday when a magistrate will decide whether to grant a bond.
U.S. President Donald Trump has praised France's "key partnership" in what he called a "campaign of maximum pressure" on the North Korean regime aimed at ensuring peace in the surrounding region. Speaking to reporters following talks with French President Emmanuel Macron in Washington on April 24, Trump also criticized Iranian authorities, saying Tehran "must end its support of terrorism." (AP)
JONESBOROUGH, TN (WJHL) – The 45th Annual Storytelling Festival is underway in Tennessee’s Oldest Town.
The event runs all weekend in Jonesborough.
International Storytelling Center President Kiran Singh Sirah said he expects around 10,000 people to attend this year’s festival.
“We’ve got people coming from all 50 states, various countries from around the world are flying in. we’ve got the national poetry out loud champion,” Sirah said.
The events kicked off at 10 o’clock Friday morning and will wrap up Sunday afternoon.
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PITTSBURGH, Pa. – A Georgia woman spent Christmas with the teenager who received her late son’s heart.
Janece Risty, 41, lost her 16-year-old son, Tyler, two years ago after he suddenly passed away from a massive brain hemorrhage, according to PEOPLE.
After he died, Risty decided to donate his organs.
Tyler’s organs, bone and tissue were donated to 23 people across the United States, but the recipient of his heart was 19-year-old Lance Frye.
Mom spends holidays with late son’s heart recipient https://t.co/AdgqmWI1vM pic.twitter.com/SWUWOcmAlz — People Magazine (@people) December 30, 2016
On Christmas Day, Frye’s family traveled to Georgia to spend time with Risty and her family.
The two families have spent the last few days walking around Risty’s hometown and getting to know each other.
“It’s been a really beautiful experience,” Risty said. “It’s emotional seeing Lance, but I feel a lot of joy knowing we helped him and that Tyler saved his life.”
MARION COUNTY, Ind. -- Marion County warrant teams are actively searching for a woman who officials say escaped custody from the inmate processing center in downtown Indianapolis Sunday night.
Shelia Martin, 26, was arrested on December 31 for possession of cocaine and theft.
A spokesperson for the sheriff's office says there is also an arrest warrant for Martin out of Hendricks County for theft.
There are no details at this time about how Martin was able to escape.
Anshu Jain has landed a top job at New York-based Cantor Fitzgerald LP a year and a half after being replaced as co-chief executive officer of Deutsche Bank AG.
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BROOKLINE, Mass. (AP) — Residents of a Boston suburb have voted to rename the elementary school once attended by John F. Kennedy because it was named for a former slave owner.
Town meeting members in Brookline voted Tuesday 171-19 to change the name of the Edward Devotion School.
It will be known as the Coolidge Corner School, after its neighborhood, until a new name can be approved at next spring’s town meeting.
Deborah Brown, who proposed the change, said, “No child should have to walk into a school named for someone who enslaved people.”
Opponents called the name change an empty gesture that doesn’t address racism’s underlying causes.
Devotion, who died in 1744, left money to the town on the condition it is used for a school.
The future president attended from kindergarten through third grade.
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China will stop importing North Korean iron ore, coal, fish and other goods on September 5 under UN sanctions imposed over the North’s nuclear programme, officials in Beijing said.
China, the isolated North’s main trading partner, has been reluctant to push leader Kim Jong Un’s regime too hard amid fears it might collapse.
However, Beijing is increasingly frustrated with Pyongyang and joined in approving a UN Security Council ban on August 5 on coal and other key goods.
A Supreme Court imputation hearing will be held on Friday, Feb. 16 for CD deputy Mario Lazarus, for the traffic death of a 14-year-old girl on December 27 in Colon Province.
Lazarus, a doctor. confessed at the time to leaving the scene of the accident “to get help.” He is charged with the crime against life and personal integrity.
The hearing will be chaired by the Judge of Guarantees, Harry Diaz, and the prosecutor will be the magistrate Ángela Russo, assigned on January 2 by the Plenary of the Supreme Court of Justice after the admission of the case. As a deputy, Lazarus avoids the normal criminal court system.
Future parents might miss their children’s cooking more than their children will miss theirs.
A study from Dalhousie University on Canadian eating habits shows Generation Z, those born 1996 and later, were the most likely generation to feel guilty about the lack of time spent in the kitchen. Boomers, born between 1946 to 1964, felt the least guilt.
Conversely, Gen Z was the least likely generation to make up for not cooking during the work week, by cooking on the weekends. Boomers, were the second least likely.
Aaron Grandy, a 17-year-old hospitality student at Bear Creek, said he cooks at home about three or four times a week.
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DELANO, Calif. - Three people were arrested in a human trafficking sting operation in Delano last month.
Delano Police partnered with the Los Angeles Regional Human Trafficking Task Force for the fourth annual Operation Reclaim and Rebuild which was conducted from Jan. 25 through 27. As part of the operation, Delano PD created fake accounts on websites.
Spencer David Jobson and Sukhpal Singh Sangah of Bakersfield, along with Samoyya Nashay Lee from Fresno are facing felony charges.
Investigators say Jobson contacted an officer who was pretending to be an underage girl. He was arrested when he went to meet the supposed girl with the intention of having sex with her on Jan. 25.
Sangah was arrested on Jan. 27 on soliciting a prostitute charges after contacting an officer posing as an escort.
Lee was also arrested on Jan. 27 and is charged with prostitution after offering an undercover officer sex for money.
April 15 (Gracenote) - Results and standings from the Mexican championship First Stage matches on Thursday Saturday, April 15 Chiapas 1 Club Tijuana 2 Standings P W D L F A Pts 1 Club Tijuana 14 7 4 3 27 19 25 2 Toluca 13 8 1 4 17 13 25 3 Guadalajara 13 7 3 3 19 15 24 4 Monterrey 13 6 5 2 23 14 23 5 America 13 6 3 4 14 12 21 6 Santos Laguna 13 4 8 1 18 14 20 7 Atlas 13 5 4 4 20 17 19 8 Pachuca 13 5 4 4 11 11 19 ------------------------- 9 UNAM 13 5 3 5 21 19 18 10 Monarcas Morelia 13 4 6 3 11 11 18 11 Tigres 13 4 4 5 14 10 16 12 Queretaro 13 4 3 6 16 18 15 13 Veracruz 13 5 0 8 11 18 15 14 Cruz Azul 13 3 5 5 12 14 14 15 Chiapas 14 4 2 8 13 24 14 16 Club Leon 13 3 4 6 16 19 13 17 Necaxa 13 2 5 6 12 20 11 18 Puebla 13 2 4 7 15 22 10 1-8: Championship play-off Next Fixtures (GMT): Sunday, April 16 Atlas v Santos Laguna (0000) Monarcas Morelia v Club Leon (0000) Tigres v UNAM (0000) Veracruz v Necaxa (0000) Pachuca v Guadalajara (0006) America v Queretaro (0200) Toluca v Monterrey (1700) Puebla v Cruz Azul (2300)
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LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Gov. Rick Snyder is ordering all state government facilities to provide recycling services within a year.
An order signed Friday instructs the Department of Technology, Management and Budget to provide all state departments with information about recycling.
Snyder also announced an initiative called Re:Source, which will promote use of recycled materials, partly by helping businesses connect with companies that buy and sell recycled paper, metal, glass and plastic.
The initiative will include a public education campaign and a push to update Michigan’s solid waste laws to discourage wasteful practices such as building landfills instead of increasing recycling.
It also calls for the state to set an example by boosting recycling opportunities at state parks, rest areas and other sites.
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RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - A conservative minister announced he's joining the fight for the Republican nomination to challenge Democratic U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine in 2018.
E.W. Jackson announced his campaign Monday on The John Fredericks Show radio program. The lawyer-turned-preacher ran unsuccessfully for lieutenant governor in 2013.
He joins Corey Stewart, a former state campaign chairman of President Donald Trump, and Del. Nick Freitas, as announced candidates.
Jackson on Monday previewed a possibly contentious fight with Stewart for the nomination, suggesting Stewart supports tax increases. Stewart did not immediately respond to a call seeking comment.
Jackson's fiery rhetoric added a touch of drama to his 2013 race. He compared Planned Parenthood to the Ku Klux Klan and said former President Barack Obama may be an atheist or a Muslim.
Selena Gomez goes back to High School–in more ways than one– in her highly anticipated “Bad Liar” video. She plays four different roles to explore the hidden desires that lurk everywhere in the everyday world. Selena plays an outcast teen, hot …
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* Kopin Corp - agreement with Yunnan Olightek Opto-Electronics for oled deposition to "meet near-term production needs"
* Kopin - agreement with BOE group and Yunnan Olightek Opto-Electronics to establish high-volume facility for manufacturing oled micro-displays
* Kopin Corp - oled deposition line is expected to be ready for volume production by end of 2017
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More roadblocks, increased business inspections and speed cameras are back on Johannesburg's major roads and highways as the metro attempts to drastically raise its revenue collection.
The City of Johannesburg's Operation Buya Mthetho [Bring back the law] has proven to be about raising revenue collection as much as it's about enforcing bylaws and preventing crime.
The operation began in February but has already raked in more than R280-million to the coffers of the city, mayor Herman Mashaba's office announced yesterday.
The operation, which involved visits to businesses and ratepayers who were in arrears, raised R1.8-million in just three weeks after it started.
A metro police officer, who spoke on condition of anonymity, told Sowetan they were targeting motorists who owed traffic fines through roadblocks across the city.
You couldn’t make it up: Grant Shapps’ local Tory association are hosting their annual dinner this evening at Beales hotel in Welwyn Hatfield. Guess who is down as the guest speaker? Only Shapps’ fellow arch-plotter Andrew Mitchell, who spent the summer along with Shapps calling round MPs stirring up anti-Theresa May sentiment. They could probably do with a few glasses of vino to forget the last 24 hours…
MR JAMES AUGUSTUS TANNIS of Montreal, Canada formerly of the United Kingdom and Union Vale, Bequia died on Monday April 16th at the age of 84. The funeral takes place on Sunday April 29th at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, Port Elizabeth, Bequia. The service begins at 1:00 pm. Burial will be at the Port Elizabeth, Cemetery.
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New Orleans mayor: 'We have to get back to being respectful, being civil'
George Stephanopoulos goes one-on-one with New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu, the author of "In the Shadows of Statues: A White Southerner Confronts History."
TV set owners have been reminded of their obligations to pay TV licence fees.
The NBC says the requirement to pay your TV licence has nothing to do with which TV channels you view on your TV set.
Three robbers with a gun held-up a Scotiabank in Burlington and roughed up the tellers, police say.
The men entered the Dundas Street branch Thursday at 7:50 p.m., with one of them brandishing a handgun, according to Halton Regional Police. The other two demanded money and assaulted tellers, causing minor injuries to two of them.
The bank employees handed over money and the robbers fled, running south toward Dundas Street.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Det. Phil Vandenbeukel at 905-825-4747 X2343 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, crimetstoppers.ca or by texting "Tip201" with your message to 274637.
Trump’s Justice Department goes to court this week to block the merger of AT&T and Time Warner on “anti-competition concerns.”
Like most of the things that come out of this administration, this is a joke.
HBO has 54 million subscribers and spent $2bn on new content last year.
My friend Pat Keane tweeted this out last month:
The Netflix juggernaut: 120 million global subs, 50% of U.S. time streaming, $8 billion 2018 content budget. Competitor content budgets: Apple $1 billion, Hulu $2.5 billion, Amazon Studios $4.5 billion. — Patrick Keane (@phkeane) March 8, 2018
And what about Amazon? With 80mm global Prime subscribers, they are maybe the biggest threat of them all
This trial is a joke. A waste of taxpayers money. All because our loser President hates CNN. Ugh.
BEIJING — China has criticized proposed U.S. investment controls as a violation of global trade rules and says it reserves the right to retaliate if they take effect.
The Commerce Ministry’s comment Thursday came as the two sides prepared for weekend talks in Beijing on American complaints about China’s trade surplus and Beijing’s promise to buy more American goods.
A ministry spokesman, Gao Feng, said the White House proposal to restrict Chinese investment in the United States violates the “rules and basic spirit” of the World Trade Organization.
Gao said, “The Chinese side will carefully evaluate the U.S. measures and reserves the right to take corresponding measures.”
Millions of Egyptians celebrated on Monday, April 17, Sham El-Nessim, a national holiday marking the beginning of spring, in an attempt to overcome sadness inflicted by recent deadly church attacks. Early in the morning, Muslims and Christians across the country flocked to public parks, beaches, zoos, outdoors greeneries and Nile cruises amid tight security imposed after the Palm Sunday twin bombings.
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Grzelcyk was recalled from AHL Providence on Monday.
The blueliner has only played in two NHL games in his career, but in 70 AHL games he's tallied 32 points, proving himself a capable two-way defenseman. With all the banged-up Bruins defenders, Grzelcyk could get decent playing time in Monday's game if there's a worst-case scenario for all those players.
On Sunday, June 10, the Adams County Arts Council will proudly present “Magic Matinee”, a magic show featuring the sleight of hand of Dr. John Curra. This special show will be held at Studio 101 at 101 N. Cross Street in West Union, beginning at 1 p.m.
Dr. Curra is a long-time member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians Ring 198, based out of Lexington, Ky. He will bring his special brand of comedy magic to the county, performing routines with silks, coins, balls, rings, as well as many other props.
Dr. Curra has been preforming magic for over 50 years and his day job as a college professor has given him the opportunity to perform in front of young audiences every day. He considers himself a “comedy magician” which means he enjoys hearing the laughter from the audience as much as the gasps of surprise.
Seating will be limited for this show, and tickets are $5. Please contact Bonnie Harover at (937) 544-2711 for reservations.
The New England Patriots are adding former Green Bay Packers’ offensive tackle Ulrick John to their roster, according to the Houston Chronicle’s Aaron Wilson.
Patriots agree to term with former Packers OL Ulrick John, according to a league source — Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) April 23, 2018
The Patriots have now added two offensive tackles to the roster after the departure of Nate Solder. The first signing was Matt Tobin from the Seattle Seahawks and now John will be in competition for a roster spot.
John was drafted in 2014 by the Indianapolis Colts and has been with four different teams in his four years in the NFL. He has played a total of ten games, and started in three.
He is 6-foot-5 and will likely be a part of the roster battle to replace Nate Solder, as he has played both left and right tackle.
Rico Nasty keeps fans satisfied with another new record. This one is titled “Party Goin Dumb
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Democratic Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced the city is hiring 100 additional police officers after Chicago suffered 37 shootings this past weekend.
The city suffered 10 fatal shootings and at least 27 non-fatal shootings between Friday afternoon and early Monday morning, ABC 7 Chicago reported. The roughly 100 additional officers come as part of a two-year plan to bolster the ranks of Chicago police with 1,000 additional officers, according to a Sunday statement from Emanuel.
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“The New Celebrity Apprentice” (8 p.m., NBC): With Donald Trump headed for the White House, action movie star and former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger takes over the boardroom as this reality series takes on a new look. But some things never change: The cast still features a bunch of folks you’ll have to Google.
“The Bachelor” (8 p.m., ABC): The dating reality series launches its 21st season tonight. Yeah, we can’t believe it, either. Will Nick Viall — the so-called “most controversial Bachelor in history” — finally find true love? Don’t bet your house on it.
“Beyond” (9 p.m., Freeform): In this gripping new sci-fi adventure series, Holden Matthews (Burkely Duffield) and discovers new abilities that propel him into the middle of a dangerous conspiracy. Now Holden must try and figure out what happened to him during those 12 years; how to survive a world that changed while he was gone; and answer the question, why did this happen to him?
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WARSAW, Poland (AP) - A heavy storm ravaged parts of western Poland overnight, killing two people and raising the death toll in the region to nine.
High winds also killed seven people in neighboring Germany late Thursday.
Pawel Fratczak, a spokesman for firefighters, said Friday that tens of thousands of households were without electricity after falling trees broke power lines.
The storm killed a 67-year-old man who was trying to secure his house's roof and a 58-year-old woman crushed by a falling tree. Officials said 39 people were also injured.
Prime Minister Beata Szydlo visited the town of Zielona Gora, located in an area hardest hit, meeting with local officials and vowing financial help for repairs.
Firefighters also worked Friday to remove fallen trees and help secure hundreds of damaged roofs.
The storm also devastated the park of the Habsburg Palace in the town of Zywiec.
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Water continues to cause problems throughout the Okanagan, and not just in the south. Jules Knox reports on the draining problems that one Killiney Beach Resident is coping with.
Niche food start-ups are starting to eat into profits of traditional food brands, triggering a desperate search for innovative c-suite executives, says Annie Gasparro, a reporter at The Wall Street Journal.
PESHAWAR: Frontier Corps (FC) personnel in a raid conducted on Wednesday killed five terrorists in Ghalanai area of Mohmand agency.
FC spokesperson said that security forces were conducted search operation in Ghalanai area of Mohmand agency where five terrorists were killed. The spokesperson added that 20 suspects were also arrested during the search operation in different areas. Sources said that terror facilitators will also be contained in widescale search operation after the morning suicide blast.
Earlier, a suicide attack martyred four Levies’ officials and injured five on Wednesday morning at Political Agent’s headquarters at Mohmand agency. In a rapid retaliation, security forces gunned down second suicide bomber at the gate.
Solange has a few words to say about the Grammys, even after winning her first ward. The R&B singer took to Twitter seemingly to address the controversy about Adele winning Album of the Year, instead of her sister, Beyoncé.
“There have only been two black winners in the last 20 years for album of the year,” she tweeted Monday afternoon. “There have been over 200 black artist who have performed.”
“Create your own committees, build your own institutions, give your friends awards, award yourself, and be the gold you wanna hold my g’s.”
Shortly after Beyoncé lost, Solange tweeted, “wuddup frank,” sharing a link to Grammy boycotter Frank Ocean‘s open letter to the show’s producers saying the annual awards suffer “cultural bias and general nerve damage.”
Although Solange deleted the tweets late Monday evening, she did make several valid points. But I guess the Knowles sisters won’t be making any more Grammy appearances?
Caterpillar (CAT -4.1% ) reverses earlier gains to turn sharply lower following its earnings conference call, which indicated that Q1 would be the company's "high water mark for the year."
CAT said it was seeing better than expected sales volumes and expects strong operating margins throughout 2018 but does not expect to repeat Q1 margins for the rest of the year.
CAT says favorable price realization vs. material cost spread was very good in Q1 but not expected to continue later in 2018, but higher commodity prices are good for the company on a whole as it shows customers are doing well.
Machinery peers including Manitowoc (MTW -4.2% ), Terex (TEX -6.1% ), Oshkosh (OSK -5.5% ), Deere (DE -4.4% ) and AGCO (AGCO -2.1% ) are selling off in sympathy.
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Police are appealing for help in tracing a missing man last seen two days ago in the Billingay area.
Glenn Brookes, 27, is said by police to have been last seen on Billinghay High Street on April 22.
Mr Brookes, who lives in Lincoln, has links to Lincolnshire, Leicestershire and Norfolk.
If you do know where he is, contact Lincolnshire Police by email: force.control@lincs.pnn.police.uk adding crime reference 57 of April 22 in the subject box.
Or you can call 101, quoting the incident number. Or through Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.
ROME — Italy is letting its ambassador take up his post in Cairo, citing Egyptian progress in a probe of the 2016 torture death of an Italian scholar that had weighed on diplomatic ties.
Italian Foreign Minister Angelino Alfano says the diplomat will bring a letter from him asserting determination to discover the truth about the murder.
Giulio Regeni was a Cambridge University doctoral student researching labour movements in Egypt. He was abducted in Cairo, and his body was found a few days later bearing marks of extensive, dayslong torture.
Italian news agency ANSA said Italian and Egyptian prosecutors issued a joint statement pledging to find the “truth and all the circumstances that led to the abduction, torture and death.”
Italy had withdrawn its ambassador to protest lack of progress from Egypt.
The Reds have been linked with a swoop at the end of the campaign.
Jurgen Klopp is expected to bring in a new No.1, with his goalkeeping department still an area that needs addressing at Anfield.
Loris Karius has established himself as Liverpool’s current first choice ahead of Simon Mignolet.
But the Premier League outfit could ultimately move to bring in Brazil international Alisson.
And Gerrard is aware of the Roma star’s quality between the sticks.
“He must be a great goalie,” Gerrard said of Alisson.
Baku. 24 June. REPORT.AZ/ A group of officers was awarded the next military rank of "Colonel" on the eve of the celebration of the Azerbaijan Armed Forces Day.
Report was informed in the press service of Azerbaijani Ministry of Defence (MoD).
At first the memory of the national leader Heydar Aliyev and shehids was honored with observing a minute of silence.
After bringing to the attention of the military personnel appropriate orders of the Minister of Defense, Colonel-General Zakir Hasanov spoke about the large-scale structural works done in the Armed Forces as a result of the attention and concern of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Supreme Commander-in-Chief Ilham Aliyev.
Minister stressed that conscientious fulfillment of duties by each serviceman and the ability to deal worthily with all the tasks in order to justify the trust of the people and the state must become as a response to the high attention paid by the state to the army.
A mother and her daughter have been robbed as they sold Girl Scout cookies outside a Wal-Mart store in South Carolina.
Anderson County sheriff's deputies say a woman first asked them for change for a vending machine. Then she went back and forth to a Jeep, supposedly to see what flavor cookies the driver wanted.
The woman then paid $4 for a box of cookies and grabbed for the money box, kicking the mother several times as she tried to retrieve it.
Girl Scouts spokeswoman Karen Kelly said the thief dropped her cookies but left with the money Sunday afternoon.
The Girl Scout was not hurt, and it's not known how much money was taken. No arrests have been made.
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NAPLES, Italy (AP) — Napoli full back Faouzi Ghoulam has had a third operation on his right knee but the Algeria international should be fit to take part in pre-season training.
Ghoulam missed most of last season after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his knee in November and fracturing his kneecap in training in February.
There were fears he had another problem after his knee swelled up on holiday recently and Ghoulam underwent further tests earlier this week.
On Wednesday Napoli says Ghoulam had "a small operation to remove the metal pin in his right patella."
It adds: "Ghoulam will follow a personalized training schedule next week."
Banking Group Absa celebrated their 10-year association with the Premier Soccer League (PSL) by renewing their relationship for another five years on Monday.
The original deal between the two parties in 2007 was worth R500 million and PSL chairman Irvin Khoza said they have renewed their sponsorship for the same amount.
"This is remarkable‚ especially in this tough economic climate‚" Khoza said on Monday.
The sponsorship renewal comes just days before the start of the new premiership season.
ANKARA — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has issued a statement to the Istanbul-Armenians on April 24 – the 103rd anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.
The statement was read during the liturgy delivered at the Armenian Patriarchate of Istanbul.
“It is Turkey’s conscientious and ethical responsibility to share the historical pain of our Armenian citizens,” read the statement.
“We will continue to share your pain and try to resolve your problems in the future,”
“I believe that our Armenian citizens will continue increasing their contribution to our cultural, social, political and commercial life. I ask you to avoid helping those who are trying to create hatred and hostility by damaging our common history. With these thoughts I again remember with respect the Ottoman Armenians who died during the First World War”, added the statement, which was read out both in Armenian and Turkish.
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Hardy went 3-for-5 with a pair of doubles, one RBI and scored twice Sunday in Toronto.
The Orioles unloaded 15 hits in an 11-4 win over the struggling Jays, and Hardy didn't miss out on the action en route to raising his batting average 57 points. Entering the contest, the shortstop had just one extra-base hit (a home run) before driving a ground rule double to center field in the fifth inning and another to left field just one frame later. Hardy is now slashing .257/.278/.400, but his overall plate discipline (21.6 percent strikeout rate) through 37 plate appearances is an eyesore.
If you are a college basketball fan, your attention is on March Madness. If you are paid to follow recruiting or you are just a junkie, you have one eye on the transfer wire.Last season there were ...
Always one to keep up with current events, Bad Lip Reading delivered an absolutely hilarious spin on the very, very serious testimony of Mark Zuckerberg before the United States Senate. Amongst the more notable moments in this version were Zuckerberg loudly slurping a glass of water, Ted Cruz asking Zuckerberg if he’d like to be friends, Billy Long holding his arm up for as long as he could, Ben Sasse asking about the weenies downstairs and an absent-mind Lindsey Graham singing “Judy in Moonlight” to himself out of boredom with the proceedings.
The most important moments from Mark Zuckerberg's congressional testimonyhttps://t.co/TBkEQrdn76 — Bad Lip Reading (@BadLipReading) April 24, 2018
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Neymar’s antics at the 2018 FIFA World Cup have been compared to one of Gloucestershire’s most famous events.
The Brazilian international has raised eyebrows during the competition for his excessive rolling after being tackled in a game.
Several edited videos have gone viral of the Paris Saint Germain superstar rolling on the floor and the latest has a Gloucestershire flavour.
Evamini tweeted from Montreal in Canada a clip of the Cooper’s Hill cheese rolling with the caption ‘Neymar family reunion’.
The tweet has since gone vital with over 47,000 retweets, almost 100,00 likes and a staggering 1.51million views on the social network website.
Neymar will be back in action on Friday evening as Brazil take on Belgium in a World Cup quarter-final.
Missouri’s Jeremiah Tilmon (left) watched as Green Bay’s Sukhjot Bains reached for a ball as it was going out of bounds in the second half of Saturday’s game. Tilmon had 12 points and 11 rebounds for his first career double-double in Missouri’s 100-77 win. Jeff Roberson The Associated Press
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COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina lottery officials say they will not pay $35 million in prizes won by players when a Christmas Day glitch in a game briefly made everyone a winner.
The South Carolina Education Lottery Commission voted Wednesday to reimburse players only the $1 paid for Holiday Cash Add-A-Play tickets.
Officials say a coding glitch made each of the 71,000 tickets bought for about two hours last Dec. 25 a winner.
The game generated trees on a tic-tac-toe grid, paying up to $500 when someone got three in a line. Lottery officials say trees were printed in all nine slots.
A statement from the lottery cited a South Carolina law that prizes resulting from a ticket printed in error must not be paid.
Two lawsuits have already been filed by players.
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There has been a serious two vehicle crash 3 km east of Inangahua in the Upper Buller Gorge.
State Highway 6 between Inangahua Junction and the crash site is likely to be closed for some time.
The NZ Transport Agency has road blocks in place at O’Sullivans Bridge at the intersection of SH65 and SH6 and at Inangahua Junction (SH69 and 6).
The detour route will take drivers through SH69 to Reefton, SH7 through to SH65, part of the new Picton to Christchurch Alternate Route, and add up to two hours to the journey for anyone wanting to get to Murchison from Westport.
The Police Serious Crash Unit is attending.
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PITTSBURGH -- Tuesday night's series opener between the Detroit Tigers and Pittsburgh Pirates has been rained out.
The game was called at 8:45 p.m., an hour and 35 minutes after the scheduled start time.
The game will be rescheduled as part of a traditional doubleheader on Wednesday. The first game will begin at 4:05 p.m. with the second game beginning 30 minutes after the conclusion of the first.
The Tigers and Pirates were rained out twice during their season-opening series at Comerica Park earlier this year.
This is the seventh time a Tigers game has been postponed due to weather in 2018 (including rescheduled games that were rained out).
For the Tigers, right-hander Jordan Zimmermann (1-0, 7.71 ERA) will start Game 1, with left-hander Matthew Boyd (0-1, 1.40) pitching in Game 2.
Right-handers Chad Kuhl (2-1, 4.57 ERA) and Jameson Taillon (2-1, 2.86) will pitch for the Pirates in Games 1 and 2, respectively.
Both teams will be allowed to add a 26th man to the roster for Wednesday's games.
Popular on-air-personality, Toke Makinwa, is seriously enjoying the buzz coming her way since the launch of her controversial book, ‘On Becoming,’ some months back.
Since the break up with her hubby, Maje Ayida, Toke has been enjoying her dream and well planned kind of life as she travels almost every month out of the country.
Like the perception of most ladies, it is better to build an empire before settling down with any man, probably that is what she is up to as she is yet to accept any man into her life for now.
Toke who is currently in New York for her book signing and granting various interviews, was looking so stunning in her Denim jacket and white gown with her Celine bag and Celine glasses to compliment her dressing while she rocked a yellow Adidas sneakers to fit.
Life has really treated her well and she is living it to the fullest maximum without looking back.
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Washburn Rural girls golf team won the 2016 Class 6A State tournament. Now the Lady Blues are determined to do it again in 2017.
Their roster has seven seniors for the upcoming season, including the Class 6A individual champion from 2016, Megan Lucas.
Good luck to Washburn Rural in the 2017 season.
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CHICAGO -- Crime statistics have shown a sharp rise in carjackings in Chicago. Police are now forming a taskforce being formed to try to reverse this trend.
Police are teaming up with the ATF, Illinois state police, local and federal prosecutors as well as some suburban police departments. Their goal is to try to figure out a way to combat the surge in carjackings.
The taskforce approach has been used before. Last year, police announced it was teaming up with the FBI to target carjackings. In 2017, there were around 1,000 carjackings in the city. It was the highest number in a decade.
And the rising numbers continued in the first month of this year.
Police say many of the stolen cars are being used to carry out other crimes.
Victims are often being carjacked at gunpoint. That's why the ATF will be involved and focusing on illegal guns being used.
The first big planning meeting for the taskforce is scheduled for Monday at police headquarters.
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Las Vegas Metropolitan Police asked for the public's help to find an armed robber in Chinatown Friday. (Photo: LVMPD)
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police asked for the public's help to find an armed robber in Chinatown Friday.
It happened Friday at 12:40 a.m. at a store on the 4000 block of Spring Mountain Road. A man jumped over the counter and pointed a gun at an employee, demanding money, police said. The employee handed him money and the man fled in an unknown direction.
The man was described as approximately 20 years old, 5-foot-11 to 6-foot-1, thin, wearing a red jacket with the word "LOVE", no shirt, grey pants and black shoes, police said.
Anyone with information about the suspect was asked to call police at 702-828-3591.
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Lawmakers in Delaware are giving final consideration to a new gun law tied to mental health.The measure would allow police to seize all firearms, and ammunition, from any person deemed to be a danger to themselves or others.The bill passed the state House last month.It is now scheduled for a vote today in the Senate.------
East Memorial senior guard Lee Crawford talks about losing to Evangel Christian in last season's AISA Class A state championship game. The Wildcats will play for the Class A title on Saturday after defeating Abbeville Christian in Friday's semifinal. Kamarri Darrington
NEW MIDDLETOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – Springfield’s Luke Snyder scored on a 52-yard TD run late in the first quarter against Western Reserve. It marked his second TD of the game.
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PITTSBURGH, Pa. — A Georgia woman spent Christmas with the teenager who received her late son’s heart.
Janece Risty, 41, lost her 16-year-old son, Tyler, two years ago after he suddenly passed away from a massive brain hemorrhage, according to PEOPLE.
After he died, Risty decided to donate his organs.
Tyler’s organs, bone and tissue were donated to 23 people across the United States, but the recipient of his heart was 19-year-old Lance Frye.
Mom spends holidays with late son’s heart recipient https://t.co/AdgqmWI1vM pic.twitter.com/SWUWOcmAlz — People Magazine (@people) December 30, 2016
On Christmas Day, Frye’s family traveled to Georgia to spend time with Risty and her family.
The two families have spent the last few days walking around Risty’s hometown and getting to know each other.
“It’s been a really beautiful experience,” Risty said. “It’s emotional seeing Lance, but I feel a lot of joy knowing we helped him and that Tyler saved his life.”
May 3 Veritiv Corp
* Veritiv announces first quarter 2017 financial results
* Q1 loss per share $0.14
* Q1 sales $2.0 billion versus i/b/e/s view $1.97 billion
* Expect positive performance from packaging and facility solutions to help offset industry challenges in print and publishing businesses
* Integration and restructuring charges were $10.5 million in Q1 of 2017 and $7.9 million in prior year quarter Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bangalore.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com)
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Last month, Charli XCX did a guest DJ set for Nylon Japan’s 13th anniversary party. She was joined on stage by PC Music’s A. G. Cook, and during their set they played an unreleased Charli cover of Cher’s “Believe,” which reimagines the song in the metallic pop style of her most recent output. Their set was recently uploaded online, and you can check out the Cher cover at the 43m14s mark in the video below.
John McCain defends Mueller, 'critical' he completes probe
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. John McCain is defending the special counsel investigating Russian election interference after a series of tweets from President Donald Trump revived chatter that the Trump may be preparing to get rid of the veteran prosecutor.
The Arizona Republican wrote on Twitter on Sunday that it is "critical" Robert Mueller be allowed to complete a thorough investigation into Russia's interference in the 2016 election "unimpeded."
Trump's tweets revived talk Trump may, in an attempt to end the investigation, move to have Mueller fired. But White House lawyer Ty Cobb sought late Sunday to tamp down the speculation by saying the president is not contemplating such a move.
New York emergency authorities were responding to reports of an explosion at New York's Port Authority, one of the city's busiest commuter hubs, during Monday morning's rush hour.
Local news channel WABC cited police sources as saying a possible pipe bomb detonated in a passageway below ground at Port Authority.
Media reported several people were injured, and WPIX television reported, citing sources, that a man with a possible second device has been detained in the subway tunnel.
The New York Police Department said in its official Twitter feed that there was an explosion of unknown origin and that some subway train lines were being evacuated.
Police search for 6-year-old missing since New Year's Eve
AURORA, Colo. (AP) — Police in the Denver suburb of Aurora are searching for a 6-year-old boy who has been missing since New Year's Eve.
David Puckett was reported missing on Saturday night after apparently wandering off from his home.
Denver-area police agencies and volunteers searched for David on Saturday night and New Year's Day with the help of a helicopter and a bloodhound. Police say he has wandered off in the recent past but was found with the help of the public.
His mother, Stephanie Puckett, says he wasn't dressed to be out overnight in the cold.
Authorities are also searching for 13-year-old Fabian Xavier Rosales, who vanished from the backyard of his Aurora home Sunday night.
For Beauty and the Beast fans Primark is the gift that keeps on giving.
First came the Chip mug, which sent shoppers into meltdown, so much so that it was restocked twice.
The mug was quickly followed up by the hugely popular Chip purse, which caused just as much of a frenzy. Some savvy shoppers even flogged it on eBay for twice its original pirce.
Now, the budget retailer is bringing out a Cogsworth clock, and it's just as adorable as the rest of Primark's Beauty and the Beast merchandise.
(Image: Primark)
It costs £8 and is shaped like the talking character, it has a waving hand, as well as a smiling face which also has clock hands on it.
The Cogsworth clock will arrive in stores in mid October, so keep a look out for it from Monday, October 16.
Judging by the rest of the Beauty and the Beast line, we're predicting that the clock will fly off the shelves in no time.
If you want to get your hands on it, buy it sooner rather than later as you can't be too sure if it will be restocked.
Salina Police are investigating the theft of a company vehicle from a North Salina business.
Authorities say that a 1998 Jeep Cherokee belonging to L&S Scott Inc, 511 N. Santa Fe, was parked in front of the company’s overhead doors at around 10 a.m. Saturday morning when it was stolen.
Salina Police Capt. Mike Sweeney said that an officer located the vehicle just before 11:30 a.m. that day at the Lakewood Townhouses, 1310 E. North.
The keys were reportedly left in the vehicle. The case is still under investigation.
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FORT WAYNE, Ind. A Fort Wayne woman faces federal charges for allegedly stealing delivered mail and mail waiting be be picked up from boxes in the 46845 zip code which covers an area in northern Fort Wayne and Allen County.
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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 28: Taylor Swift performs during her '1989' World Tour at ANZ Stadium on November 28, 2015 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)
Give Taylor Swift credit…
There was a fan that basically missed the majority of Swift’s concert due to seizures, according to a Denver CBS affiliate. Well, Taylor Swift invited that fan backstage. I Mean, that makes up for it; don’t you think? No word on whether Taylor Swift was sweating or not. That is another story and one that is so stupid that I won’t report it.
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Cap in English union is 7 million and it will go up. I don't think they have a cap in France. Wasps made an operating loss of 3.8 million end of last season, they can't exist without input from owners, but that's not the point. The point is that RU players are not interested in league. There's no money in it, and no good reason to switch.
Facts are facts. Quins can fill Twickenham for a league fixture and a resurgent England have massively revitalised the international game as a whole. The profile, the money, the safety and security in the mini and junior game, player development pathways, European club competition etc. Union didn't just go professional, it got it's act together in a big way at all levels.
It may be unsustainable, but Union is I think on the brink of really taking off. Japan World Cup could kick it off to a genuinely global audience. It could go big or it could pop like an over inflated balloon. Whatever, there's no "talent" for league clubs to poach anymore.
Americans cut spending at gasoline stations, department stores and electronics shops in May as retail sales registered their biggest drop in 16 months, a cautionary sign for the economy.
The Commerce Department says retail sales dropped 0.3 percent last month, the first decline since February and the sharpest since a 1 percent decrease in January 2016.
Economists had expected sales to increase slightly last month after rising 0.4 percent in April.
Sales sank 2.8 percent at electronics stores, 2.4 percent at gasoline stations and 1 percent at department stores, which have struggled with competition from online retailers.
Economists have said they think consumer spending, which accounts for about 70 percent of U.S. economic activity, will pick up in the spring and summer after a slow start to 2017.
Death of 10-year-old child investigated
HAYFIELD, Minn. (AP) — Dodge County sheriff's deputies are investigating the death of a 10-year-old child.
Deputies were called to a residence in Hayfield about 11:30 a.m. Sunday because the child was found unresponsive in bed. The Post-Bulletin reports efforts to revive the youngster were unsuccessful and the child was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities say there was no obvious trauma to the child, who had no history of medical problems. An autopsy is planned to determine the cause of death.
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Billiat, who has one year left on his contract with Sundowns, is yet to commit himself to the Chloorkop-based side, leaving space for speculation around his future.
And as reported on earlier today, Mosimane says Billiat has made up his mind about his future with Sundowns and he wants to leave.
“We would like to get one up front, one more striker and prepare ourselves, maybe Khama leaves, by the way,” said Mosimane.
“So I would like to have another striker and you know the striker I want. Hopefully, I can get him [Brockie] but it’s very difficult… very, very difficult.
”When I have these opportunities there is only one man who can solve this problem finished; Sniper, one chance, one goal, done,” he added.
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Be aware of some utility construction that will have Walnut Street in Kelso closed at 7th Avenue. The City of Kelso says that the street will be closed for this work today and tomorrow. Detours will be posted; use alternate routes to avoid delays.
Lady Gaga premiered a new song at Coachella on Saturday. The song comes ahead of Gaga’s summer tour (which stops in Toronto on September 6th & 7th), and it’s a return to the dance-pop sound she burst on to the scene with.
The new single will hit radio April 25th. It has already dethroned Ed Sheeran on the worldwide iTunes chart.
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Police: Men intentionally burned down historic schoolhouse
CASCO, Maine (AP) — Officials say irreplaceable artifacts from colonial America were lost when two men destroyed a Maine schoolhouse listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The Maine Fire Marshall's Office says 22-year-old Devin Richardson-Gurney and 20-year-old Edward Scott of Casco admitted to setting the Friends School House in Casco on fire on Sunday.
Members of the Raymond-Casco Historical Society tell the Portland Press Herald that they may never recover from the loss of the Friends School House, which was built in 1849. The historical society says they've lost historic books and maps dating back as far as the 1700s.
Both men are charged with arson and are being held in the Cumberland County Jail on $25,000 bail apiece. The jail did not have any documentation indicating whether they had attorneys.
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Emerging Money Daily Audio Call April 17 - Global markets bounce as risk readjusted after long holiday weekend.
But the reality remains that global politics will hang over the markets for the foreseeable future, and we brace for FRexit rhetoric.
While the reflation trade has suffered dramatically in the last two months calling for the end of the reflection trade now is not only poor timing after a major pull back but not consistent with the global economy which is slowly improving. China data over the weekend lends support.
Earnings season in the USA remains something that will allow stock pickers a chance to outperform in this environment. We discuss trades in banks and across emerging markets.
Our final regular season polls for boys’ and girls’ basketball and the latest poll for boys’ hockey. These polls consider games played through Saturday, Feb. 11, and were first released on Twitter at Twitter.com/foresports Sunday. The poll includes our core coverage area (coastal Cumberland County from Cape Elizabeth to Freeport) and is based solely on my opinion.
Boys’ basketball
1) Greely
2) South Portland
3) Portland
4) Yarmouth
5) Falmouth
6) Deering
Girls’ basketball
1) Greely
2) South Portland
3) Deering
4) Scarborough
5) Cheverus
6) Yarmouth Boys’ hockey
1) Falmouth
2) Cheverus
3) Greely
4) Scarborough
5) Cape Elizabeth
6) Yarmouth
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Rhode Island residents are preparing for a late winter storm forecast to dump as much as a foot-and-a-half of snow on parts of the state.
Schools have been canceled in Providence ahead of the storm, expected to start early Tuesday, and a parking ban starts at 12:01 a.m.
The National Weather Service put in place a blizzard watch across much of the state. It says 12 to 18 inches of snow could accumulate and winds could gust up to 45 mph.
Forecasters say areas along the south coast could get less, around 8 to 12 inches.
The state health department is encouraging people with special health care needs to enroll in the state's registry before the storm. The department says enrolling doesn't guarantee assistance, but it helps emergency officials in planning and caring for residents.
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Police have arrested two suspected radicals who were allegedly preparing an "imminent" attack in France as it prepares to vote this weekend in the first round of its presidential election.
French interior minister Matthias Fekl said at a brief news conference that the arrests took place in the southern city of Marseille.
He said those arrested were suspected of preparing an attack in the coming days.
Jefferson City Public Schools Dr. Larry Linthicum appeared on KWOS Open Air to give us an update on the construction of the new school and what a proposed TIF for the old Capital Region Hospital means for Jefferson City.
After 15 years as Executive Director of the Mt Pleasant Economic Development Corporation, Charlie Smith has announced his plans to retire, effective January 17. Davis had a very successful tenure with the Mt Pleasant EDC and was responsible for economic and job growth for the city and the county. He is also credited with the creation of a business park and many other accomplishments in the city and the county.
On February 9, 2017, Robert Maurice “Bob” Kaufman; husband of the late Diana R. Kaufman; survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Evette and Arthur Katlin, and two grandchildren, Shara and Aaron, as well as his companion, Leona. Interment at Beth David Cemetery in Elmont, NY. Contributions to Adath Israel Congregation, 1958 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648, or to Greenwood House, 53 Walter St., Ewing, NJ 08628.
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A federal government study says New York state’s arts and cultural industries pump more than $114 billion into the state economy.
The nation’s economic output through the arts was analyzed by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis and the National Endowment for the Arts.
The study found that New York state’s arts and cultural industries employ more than 460,000 people and award $46.7 billion in compensation.
According to the research, the state’s economic impact from those industries accounts for 15 percent of the total $760 billion generated by the arts nationwide.
The study points to motion pictures as the state’s top arts and cultural industry, contributing more than $28 billion to the state economy.
It could soon be a little easier for small brewers to sell their product downtown.
Council’s property and development committee approved a downtown zoning change Friday, which would allow microbreweries to operate retail stores onsite, without also requiring a bar or restaurant.
If council also approves the change, it would make it easier to set up such shops, said Kurtis Kowalke, principal planner at the City of Winnipeg.
Kowalke recently told the Winnipeg Sun that setting up such a business presently requires a conditional use process for each business, which includes a public hearing. This zoning change would remove that hurdle, though such businesses wouldn’t be able to conduct off-site sales.
“One of the reasons we’re doing this (is this) location is where you could already do a restaurant and bar with a microbrewery,” said Kowalke. “We feel (this business has) no more of an impact than those.”
John Podesta meets Senate investigators involved in Russia probe
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John Podesta, the former chairman of Democrat Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign, met Monday afternoon with Senate Intelligence Committee investigators who are looking into Russia’s role in the 2016 election.
Podesta was seen leaving the secure Intelligence Committee spaces around 3:30 p.m. The committee declined to comment on Podesta’s appearance, and he did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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Op art December 11, 2017
This artwork by Mark Weber refers to the upcoming Olympic Games.
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The Grand Avenue Bridge closed Monday at 12:01 a.m. The rest of the morning brought the first taste of the Roaring Fork Valley’s new traffic reality.
According to officials from the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) the morning went “as expected.”
Tom Newland, CDOT’s public information officer for the Grand Avenue Bridge project, said there were significant delays on I-70 around 7:30 a.m. Traffic was backed up to the Canyon Creek exit.
Because of heavy traffic, lots of people took the bus. Dan Blankenship, the CEO of Roaring Fork Transportation Authority (RFTA), said backup buses need to be deployed more strategically.
“We had more capacity, we just didn’t have it in the right places,” he said.
Ridership in Silt and New Castle was significantly more than expected.
Employee hurt in explosion at Missouri pyrotechnics company
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PLEASANT HOPE, Mo. (AP) - An employee was seriously injured after an explosion inside a Missouri pyrotechnics company.
KSPR-TV reports that firefighters responded Tuesday to a call at the AM Pyrotechnics plant, a wholesale retailer that provides pyrotechnics for big fireworks shows.
Fire Protection District Fire Chief Jake Agee says they received a report of a loud explosion in the area. When they arrived, multiple explosions started inside the building. Firefighters say several workers had left the building before the fire but that one person was still inside.
Agee says the woman was extracted from the building with serious injuries and flown to a hospital.
He said, "Now we're just kind of working to keep everybody back and keep everything safe."
Agee says several fire departments responded to the blaze that is now under investigation.
The evacuation was ordered Sunday afternoon after engineers spotted a hole on the concrete lip of the secondary spillway for the dam and told authorities that it could fail within the hour. The evacuation was ordered Sunday afternoon after engineers spotted a hole on the concrete lip of the secondary spillway for the dam and told authorities that it could fail within the hour.
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The Lehigh women’s basketball team (6-5) lost to LIU Brooklyn (4-5) Sunday on the road to conclude non-league play, 72-69.
LIU Brooklyn challenged Lehigh’s defense throughout the course of the game. The Mountain Hawks put up a fight, but were ultimately unable to pull off the win.
By the end of the first quarter, the Blackbirds were only trailing behind by one point.
Sophomore Camryn Buhr scored a game-high 18 points, and freshman Mariah Sexe secured a career-high seven rebounds.
Despite the team’s efforts, Lehigh wasn’t able to match LIU Brooklyn’s pace, and by the end of the third quarter, fell behind its opponent by four points.
The Mountain Hawks were unable to recover.
With less than 5 seconds left on the clock in the fourth quarter, Lehigh was down by three points. Buhr took the last shot of the game, but missed the three-pointer.
The team begins Patriot League play Dec. 29 with longtime rival Lafayette College.
Magellanic penguins "Pink," right, and "Red" keep their newly hatched chicks warm recently at Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium. Courtesy Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
TCU's David Patrick shares his prime Australia recruiting hook
TCU assistant basketball coach David Patrick played professional basketball in Australia and is godfather to NBA player Ben Simmons, an Aussie native. The relationship helps him recruit in that country, a prime recruiting area as TCU builds on last year's NIT title. Video by Jimmy Burch
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3 lbs. red skin potatoes, cut into 1" cubes1 cups GOYA Mayonnaise2 tbsp. chopped chipotle GOYA Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce2 tbsp. GOYA Lemon Juice1 medium red onion, thinly sliced1 large tomato, seeded and chopped1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped1 tbsp. finely chopped chives1 tsp. GOYA Minced GarlicGOYA Adobo seasoning to taste1/4 cup chopped cooked bacon(optional)1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)- Fill large pot with water; bring to boil over high heat. Add potatoes; return water to boil, reduce heat to medium low and simmer until potatoes are fork- tender, about 15 minutes. Drain potatoes and set aside until cool enough to handle.- Meanwhile, in large bowl, add remaining ingredients; mix until well combined. Add warm potatoes to bowl with mayonnaise mixture and mix well. Transfer Chipotle Potato Salad to serving bowl; top with bacon and cheese, if desired. Serve.
Police say this white 2011 Dodge Avenger is believed to be the vehicle used in a June 5 hit-and-run on South Main Street that fatally injured a 64-year-old woman who was visiting from India. Courtesy of Milpitas Police Department A 64-year-old woman who was hit by a car while crossing South Main Street last week succumbed to her fatal injuries a few days later, Milpitas police say.
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Knoxville Opera's annual Rossini Festival International Street Fair, now in it's 16th year, has been designated a "legacy event" by Knoxville Mayor Madeline Rogero and serves as a celebration of the performing arts. This year's festival is April 22 from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Gay Street and Market Square in downtown Knoxville.
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TORONTO — Capitals defenceman Karl Alzner missed Game 3 of Washington's first-round playoff series with the Toronto Maple Leafs due to an upper-body injury.
The 28-year-old from Burnaby, B.C., was a game-time decision after missing Monday's morning skate.
The Caps said Alzner was day-to-day. Nate Schmidt took his place and was expected to line up with John Carlson.
Alzner rarely sits out. He has played 540 consecutive regular-season games since Oct. 8, 2010, the fifth-longest active streak in the NHL, and 59 straight playoff games.
Cavaliers majority owner Dan Gilbert told cleveland.com he would meet with general manager David Griffin "in the next few days" to determine his future with the franchise after crafting a roster that's gone to three consecutive Finals and won it all in 2016. "I feel good about our talent, our personnel, coaching staff, everything," Gilbert said after the Cavs lost to the Golden State Warriors 129-120 in Game 5 Monday.
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Diamondbacks pitcher Archie Bradley may have cracked the code to pitching success, and he’s been working towards this goal since October.
Dude hasn’t shaved.
Speaking to reporters on the first day of spring training, Bradley was sporting some incredible facial hair. It was something he decided to keep and brought up the recent bearded Cy Young winners.
VIDEO: #Dbacks Archie Bradley, sporting facial hair,has not shaved since Oct 31st, reports to spring training. See https://t.co/qu00DRY5tE pic.twitter.com/Z4YA7RtUxh — azcentral (@azcentral) February 15, 2017
Bradley was 8-9 with a 5.02 ERA in 2016, but hey, he might have a point. Look at the past NL Cy Young winners.
R.A. Dickey – 2012
Beard.
Clayton Kershaw – 2013 and 2014
Beard.
Jake Arrieta – 2015
Really awesome beard.
Max Scherzer – 2016
Well, uh, 2016 was a weird year.
Congrats to Archie Bradley on his 2017 NL Cy Young Award!
If you want to be a city commissioner, in either Apalachicola or Carrabelle, you have to qualify between June 26 and 30, As election years go, 2017 is a pretty off-year; no president, senator, governor or constitutional officer, not even a mayor, will be decided.
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San Pellegrino is bottled as soon as it gushes out of the Italian Alps. Its composition in mineral salts and its pureness derive from the acquisition of elements during its underground course.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. Providence Police seized heroin, fentanyl, $21,000 in drug proceeds, and six firearms, including a machine gun with an attached silencer, after a year-long investigation in the Chad Brown neighborhood of Providence. Edward Trinidad, 29, Kevin Arroyo, 29, General Jones, 30, and Lawrence M. Crowell, 31, were indicted by a federal grand jury and detained in federal custody.
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WARSAW, April 5 Poland's inflation will likely stabilise at a "moderate" level in the coming quarters, the central bank said on Wednesday, explaining its decision to keep interest rates at an all-time low.
The bank also reiterated that the current level of borrowing costs, with the key rate at 1.50 percent since March 2015, has helped keep Poland on a path of balanced economic growth.
"The stabilisation of price growth in the coming quarters will be facilitated by a fading out of the effects of earlier rises in commodities prices on global markets," the bank said in a statement.
"The risk of exceeding the inflation target in a sustained way in the medium term is limited," the bank said. (Reporting by Pawel Sobczak and Bartosz Chmielewski; Writing by Marcin Goettig)
A 24-year-old man was critically injured late Wednesday after he drove into oncoming traffic and crashed into a tree in the 2600 block of West Logan Boulevard, Chicago police said.
About 9:15 p.m., he was heading west in a 1993 Honda Accord Coupe when he apparently lost control of the car and drove into oncoming eastbound traffic, police said.
He sideswiped a Mazda Coupe and then crashed into a tree, police said.
The 24-year-old man was taken in critical condition to Illinois Masonic Medical Center. There weren't any other reported injuries.
The crash remains under investigation.
Check back for updates.
How to become a YouTube sensation
When you were young, you maybe aspired to be a doctor, astronaut or sportsman.
And while this is still the case for many young kids, ‘YouTube Personality’ is repeatedly popping up on the list of kids’ aspirations.
It’s a sign of the technological times we live in, but what exactly is a YouTube personality and how on earth would you become one?
Eager to find out more, John & Garry asked Brett Standford, a ‘social media influencer’ who shot to fame after one of his videos went viral.
Stream Brett’s chat with the boys via the player above and find out how his posts pay the bills!
The two proposals for the redevelopment at Belmont Racetrack on Long Island were unveiled at a public hearing over the weekend.
Both the New York Islanders and New York City FC, a soccer club partially owned by the New York Yankees, have put in bids to develop the parts of the site.
The Islanders would like to build an 18,000-seat year-round arena, along with a 250-room hotel and what it calls an “innovation center.”
NYC FC has proposed a 26,000-seat soccer arena, and 400,000-square feet of retail.
Neither proposal included a price tag.
The Islanders say they want to move to Belmont from the Barclay’s Center. NYC FC is looking for a site in the five boroughs. The Belmont site is literally on the Queens/Nassau border.
The Empire State Development Corporation has not indicated when it will decide on the winner.
March 19 (Reuters) - Orion Oyj:
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There is no question of being soft on terrorism or terrorists, says PM Narendra Modi.
India’s stature in the world is rising. The world is with us in fighting the menace of terror. I thank all nations helping us doing so: PM Narendra Modi
India’s security is our priority, says PM Narendra Modi.
We have to leave this ‘Chalta Hai’ attitude. We have to think of ‘Badal Sakta Hai’- this attitude will help us as a nation, says PM Narendra Modi.
Hamilton firefighters will soon have the green light to use naloxone kits when responding to drug overdoses.
The city’s Board of Health has approved expanded use of the kits.
READ MORE: Paramedics want naloxone available similar to AEDs, EpiPens
They are already on fire trucks but currently can only be administered by firefighters to themselves when exposed to a drug.
Firefighters will be able to administer naloxone to the public once the board’s decision is ratified by council next week.
READ MORE: Police Chiefs association asking SIU to re-examine Naloxone policy
Coun. Tom Jackson applauds them for taking the initiative, saying this will go “over and above their normal rescue operations.”
The question of equipping Hamilton police officers with naloxone kits returns to the Police Services Board on Thursday.
NFL confirms Edelman must serve 4-game suspension
New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman will miss the first four games of the 2018 season for violating NFL policy on performance-enhancing substances.
NFL officials confirmed Tuesday that Edelman would be suspended without pay for the Patriots' first four regular-season games. ESPN had reported last month that Edelman was facing a four-game suspension.
Edelman, 32, missed the 2017 season with a torn right anterior cruciate ligament. He had 98 receptions in 2016, the third time in a four-year stretch that he caught over 90 passes.
Edelman will miss a home game against Houston, trips to Jacksonville and Detroit, plus a home game against Miami.
He will be eligible to return to the Patriots' active roster on Oct. 1, enabling him to make his 2018 debut Oct. 4 against Indianapolis.
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German shares were subdued on Tuesday as a two-day meeting of the U.S. Federal Reserve gets underway later today, with investors expecting the U.S. central bank to hike rates by 25 basis points and maintain expectations of three hikes in 2018.
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* Loss for six months ended June 30, 2017 amounted to about rmb50.4 million, compared to loss of about rmb50.6 million
* HY revenue about rmb292.1 million, down 11.5 percent
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Law professor Jonathan Turley analyzes the Nunes Memo and wonders why the Democrats and FBI were so upset it might be released.
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Macomb, Illinois - The union representing faculty at Western Illinois University has announced it's getting closer to reaching a deal on a new contract.
The union said it made progress during the last meeting with a mediator on April 23. While that meeting was happening, students and staff held a march for mediation at the Macomb Campus.
On April 24, a statement from university officials said they are closer to making a deal that was "subject to finalizing the specific language contained within the new contract."
The statement said that details of the contract will not be disclosed until the final language has been approved by both sides.
Related: Union supporters march during WIU contract negotiations
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WASHINGTON — The State Department says it has received "a handful of reports" from American citizens who say they've experienced symptoms similar to those in attacks of U.S. government workers in Havana. But the U.S. isn't vouching for those reports.
The United States last week issued a travel warning that urges American travellers to stay away from Cuba. The warning said attacks on government personnel have occurred in Havana hotels and the U.S. can't make sure that Americans who stay at hotels wouldn't be harmed.
BOSTON (AP) — Pharmacist convicted in deadly 2012 meningitis outbreak that killed 76 people sentenced to 8 years in prison.
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Fort Lauderdale, Florida – Paramedic haunted by 12 deaths at nursing home
East Anglia, UK – Review orders more ambulances on the road in winter crisis
West Midlands, UK – Hoax callers could cost West Midlands Ambulance Service more than 75,000 pounds a year
New South Wales, Australia – New smartphones boost communications for paramedics in blackspots
A college football rivalry is about to get some new life with an expected announcement Monday that the University of Wisconsin and Notre Dame will face off in 2020 and 2021.
The games will take place at Lambeau Field in 2020 and Chicago's Soldier Field in 2021, according to the Chicago Tribune.
The two teams have not faced off since 1964.
The two schools' main connection is Wisconsin's athletic director, Barry Alvarez. Before becoming head coach at UW, he was Lou Holtz's defensive coordinator for their 1988 National Championship team - the last the Irish has had in their long, illustrious history.
Wisconsin last played at Soldier Field in 2011, beating Northern Illinois behind quarterback Russell Wilson.
Arguably the best defensive centerfielder in the American League and the most valuable player for the Tampa Bay Rays when it comes to saving runs, is worthy of a contract extension, here's why. It's no secret that Tampa Bay Rays two-time Gold Glove Award winner Kevin Kiermaier has been one of the most valuable position players in baseball over the past three seasons.
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Police are investigating after a fatal officer-involved shooting in Anadarko Wednesday evening.
According to Anadarko Police, the incident occurred at a home in the area of North 1st and Prairie Village Avenue. Officers responded to a call concerning a domestic disturbance around 4:50 p.m. The details are still unclear about what led to the shooting, but the male suspect in the disturbance was shot and transported to a local hospital. He was pronounced dead a short time later.
At this time, police have not released the name of the officers involved or the name of the victim.
The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation has been called to the scene to lead the investigation.
Stay with News 9 and News9.com for more as it becomes available.
A bike path and hiking trail that would have connected Miami to Naples along the Tamiami Trail hit a major roadblock Friday after opponents convinced a Collier County planning organization to withdraw support. The 12- to 14-foot wide River of Grass Greenway was expected to cost about $100 million with as many as 77 bridges on a 76-mile course that took it through the heart of the Miccosukee Tribe's reservation.
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Nearly one month after Selena Gomez released her newest track, "Bad Liar," the singer is finally treating fans to the official music video.
And after teasing the film on Instagram to her 122 million followers—she is the reigning queen of the social media platform after all—Selenators around the globe can vouch for the fact that Gomez's latest project was well worth the wait.
During a recent interview, SelGo opened up to Vogue about why her Instagram popularity originally freaked her out, but she's now learning to take it all in stride.
Good news for fans of the hit TV shows Heartland and Tin Star.
Filming on both picks up again Wednesday in High River and continues for a couple of days this week, and one next week.
Today and tomorrow from 7 a.m.- 8 p.m. and Friday from 6 a.m.- 8 p.m., then next Monday from 8 a.m.- 8 p.m.
Those hoping to catch a peak of the action can find them mainly on 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th Avenue along 1st Street west and into George Lane Park.
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× Walmart Holds No-Frill Shareholder Business Meeting
ROGERS (KFSM) — For the first time in decades Walmart held a no-frill shareholder meeting to conduct the formal business of electing directors and approving shareholder proposals.
Appearing much like the annual meetings of J.B. Hunt Transport and Tyson Foods, in a long room with a few dozen chairs partially filled by shareholders, the event was held at the John Q. Hammons Convention Center in Rogers at 10 a.m. Wednesday (May 30) and lasted a total of 20 minutes.
The board, including President and CEO Doug McMillon, sat at the front of the room. There was no entertainment but the company presented a short video to begin the meeting that highlighted some of the accomplishments from the previous year.
If you have tickets to see P!nk in concert this weekend, your plans are about to change.The P!nk concert on Sunday, April 29 has been moved to Friday, April 27, "due to the anticipated Houston Rockets Playoff schedule," according to an official release.Wednesday, the Rockets have the opportunity to clinch the first round against the Minnesota Timberwolves.In order to allow all fans enough time to plan accordingly and to accommodate the potential playoff schedule of the Houston Rockets, P!nk's show will move to Friday.All tickets for the Sunday date will be honored on Friday, April 27th. Refunds also available at point of purchase.Visitfor more information
April 6 Autobio Diagnostics Co Ltd :
* Says it will pay cash dividend of 0.65 yuan(before tax)/share for 2016 to shareholders of record on April 12
* The company's shares will be traded ex-right and ex-dividend on April 13 and the dividend will be paid on April 13
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Illinois museum offers free admission to military families
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois State Museum is among 2,000 museums across the nation to offer free admission to military personnel and their families this summer.
The Blue Star Museum Program is supported by the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families and the Department of Defense.
The program is designed to give families the chance to enjoy the nation's cultural heritage. And it helps families after a military move learn more about their new communities.
The Illinois State Museum's program runs until Sept. 3. The museum's "Unsung Heroes" exhibit continues until June 3. Its major exhibition, "Bicentennial and Beyond! The Illinois Legacy Collection" begins June 30. It will showcase the museum's rarest and best pieces.
Active military and veterans always get free admission to the museum.
April 3 Pembina Pipeline Corp
* Pembina Pipeline Corporation announces dividend increase, $325 million pipeline expansion and provides updated 2018 outlook
* Pembina Pipeline Corp - Board of directors approved a 6.25 percent increase in its monthly common share dividend rate
* Expects 2018 adjusted EBITDA to range from $1.8 billion to $1.9 billion
* Pembina Pipeline Corp - Is revising its estimated capital cost savings and scope optimizations to approximately $275 million
* Pembina Pipeline Corp - Expects to deliver on its projection of nearly doubling 2015 adjusted EBITDA by 2018
* Pembina Pipeline - Announced $325 million expansion of pipeline infrastructure between Lator, Alberta and Namao, Alberta, related to phase III expansion project Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
SZA has had an amazing year…
American R&B singer SZA has had an amazing December, getting Grammy nominations and being the performer on SNL at the weekend, hosted by James Franco.
She performed 2 songs and even brought a gospel choir with her.
Earlier this year, SZA released her debut album CTRL, which helped her earn five Grammy nominations, including one for Best New Artist.
The swimsuit season is finally here! Celebrities are already flaunting their beach bodies in sexy swimwear. A huge trend among the A-listers is the one-piece swimsuit. Check out the hottest monokini worn by celebs in our gallery below.
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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - Huntsville Firefighters were called to the Executive Hills apartment complex on Halston Circle around 3:30 this morning. They arrived to find the outside stairs of one building on fire.
Firefighters evacuated the residents for about an hour while they put the fire out. We're told the fire didn't reach inside the building.
Investigators are trying to determine what caused the fire.
Everton defender Leighton Baines is a surprise target for Valencia. The La Liga side are flying high this season and have been monitoring the situation of Baines, who has yet to have signed a new deal at Goodison Park.
The England international full-back is wanted at Valencia as part of a new look defence. Los Che have signed Arsenal pair Gabriel and Francis Coquelin in recent times and are looking to bring in another Premier League defensive player in Baines.
Valencia are ready to pay up to £9 million to sign Baines and are confident that a deal can be agreed in the summer transfer window. It is understood that the Spanish club had even considered a move for the defender in the January transfer window, but an approach was rebuffed by Everton manager Sam Allardyce.
Baines has 18 months remaining on his deal with the Toffees and is ready to leave the club for which he is one of their longest serving players in search of a new challenge abroad.
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Police say they are not receiving any cooperation from a teen or his family after he was stabbed Friday afternoon.
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Another baby is on the way for “Good Morning America” meteorologist Ginger Zee and her husband, Ben Aaron Colonomos.
On Monday’s show, Zee revealed she is expecting her second child during a forecast report. She broke the news to viewers at home and her coworkers with hints at her growing baby bump during her weather report.
“I am pregnant!” she shared, as her coworkers cheered and hugged her. “Another baby! Another boy! I feel good. [My belly is] gonna get big. That’s why I had to tell everybody, because it’s already happening.”
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Zee also took to Twitter to share the exciting news with fans.
“Adrian already asking to hold his little brother 😉💙💙💙 new baby boy coming February 2018,” she wrote alongside a photo of the one-year-old holding her ultrasound picture.
AMESBURY, England (Reuters) - Police said on Wednesday they were keeping an open mind about whether a crime had been committed after a British man and woman in their forties fell critically ill near the southwestern city of Salisbury, where Russian former spy Sergei Skripal was poisoned in March.
“At this stage it is not yet clear if a crime has been committed,” said Paul Mills, deputy chief constable of Wiltshire Police.
“We are keeping an open mind as to the circumstances regarding this incident and will continue to work closely with partners to progress our enquiries,” Mills told reporters.
The man, aged 45, and woman, aged 44, are receiving treatment “for suspected exposure to an unknown substance” at Salisbury’s main hospital.
As America celebrates its 242nd birthday, the city of San Antonio is celebrating its 300th. To mark this Texas Tricentennial, we asked the team at Audiobooks.com to create a custom playlist of titles from, about or set in Texas. See their Lone Star listening picks in the slideshow above.
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Love coffee? Obsessed with Gilmore Girls? Then we have the perfect gift guide for you. We've rounded up some of the best mugs inspired by the hit show and Netflix's reboot, Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life. So pour yourself a cup a joe and start making your wish list now.
NORTH CANTON, Ohio (WHBC) – Aultman Hospital and Akron Children’s Hospital are partnering on a new health facility to be located in North Canton.
The proposed Akron Children’s North Canton Health Center will be located on the Aultman North campus at the west end of the city at Glenwood Street and Whipple Avenue NW.
This would be a pediatric primary care facility.
Work begins soon;.
They hope for an early 2019 opening.
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ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – The New York Department of Taxation and Finance is advising New Yorkers they can check the status of their tax refund online.
The department says individuals will have to enter the refund amount they’re claiming, Social Security number, and which form you filed.
The online application will provide you the same information as calling a Tax Department phone representative.
New Yorkers can also check the status of their refund by calling the department’s automated phone line (518)-457-5149.
Click here to access the online Check Your Refund tool.
NEW YORK — The Star Wars spinoff Rogue One has led the box office for the third straight week, taking in an estimated US$64.3 million over the four-day New Year’s weekend.
The success of Rogue One has only further cemented a record year for the Walt Disney Co., which ran up more than $2.7 billion in domestic ticket sales in 2016 and accounted for more than 25% of the market. Rogue One has grossed about $440 million in North America and nearly $800 million globally.
It ended 2016 with a domestic gross of more than $400 million, according to WENN.com, making it the year’s second highest-grossing domestic release behind Finding Dory.
In its second week of release, the animated Sing, from Universal Pictures, again trailed in second with $56.4 million
Some Oscar contenders are also packing theatres. The Los Angeles musical La La Land grossed $12.3 million. And Denzel Washington’s August Wilson adaption, Fences, made $12.7 million.
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Sunday on CNN’s “Fareed Zakaria GPS,” President Barack Obama’s close friend and longtime adviser Valerie Jarrett said, “The president prides himself on the fact that his administration hasn’t had a scandal.”
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When asked about the Obama’s public personas, Jarrett said, “I think that they behave as the people who they are. What you see in public is the same thing I see in private. Do they feel responsibility because they’re historic figures? Yes, they do. But I don’t think it has made them be different than who they are. The president prides himself on the fact that his administration hasn’t had a scandal and he hasn’t done something to embarrass himself. That is not because he is being someone other that who he is. That’s who he is. That is who they are. And that is what really resonates with the American people.”
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A Somali television journalist was killed in a car bombing in the capital Mogadishu on Monday, an editor for the TV station and local authorities said.
Mohamed Gabow had borrowed the car from a friend, Mohamed Mustaf, an editor at Kalsan TV, told Reuters.
“Unexpectedly it exploded and he died on the spot. We do not know who was behind it,” he added.
Local government officials confirmed the incident.
“The journalist … died after a bomb planted in a car he drove exploded.
“His body has now been taken to a hospital. The police will investigate,” said Abdifatah Halane, the spokesman for the mayor of Mogadishu.
Mr. Gabow is the fourth journalist killed this year in Somalia, currently ranked 167th out of 180 countries for journalist safety by Reporters Without Borders.
No group has ever claimed the killing of a journalist in the capital.
Somalia has been convulsed by instability, violence and lawlessness since early 1990s following the toppling of military dictator Mohamed Barre.
May 2 U.S. health insurer Aetna Inc reported a first-quarter loss on Tuesday, compared with a year-ago profit, primarily due to costs associated with the termination of the Humana merger agreement.
The No. 3 U.S. health insurer said its net loss was $381 million, or $1.11 per share, in the first quarter ended March 31, compared with a profit of $737 million, or $2.08 per share, a year earlier.
Aetna, which walked away from its $34 billion deal for Humana Inc after it was blocked, said total revenue fell to $15.17 billion from $15.69 billion.
President Donald Trump and Republican lawmakers have vowed to overhaul the Affordable Care Act, popularly known as Obamacare, but have not agreed on how to do that, making it difficult for insurers to plan for next year. (Reporting by Ankur Banerjee in Bengaluru; Editing by Shounak Dasgupta)
Lorena City Council members did not hesitate to approve the TxDOT "No Truck Left Lane" proposal at this week's meeting. The proposal will prohibit 18 wheelers and trailers with two or more axles from traveling in the fast lane on Interstate 35 from the southern limits of Waco to the northern city limits of Bruceville-Eddy.
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Adam Gase: Jay Cutler could debut in next Dolphins preseason game
Quarterback Jay Cutler is up to speed enough that he could make his Miami Dolphins debut this week, according to coach Adam Gase.
Gase said the veteran quarterback is “trending” toward playing in Miami’s preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday.
Gase said he's "trending" toward letting Cutler play, but he hasn't made a decision yet. — Adam Beasley (@AdamHBeasley) August 14, 2017
Cutler played under Gase, then the Chicago Bears offensive coordinator, in 2015, so the offense likely isn’t accompanied by a particularly steep learning curve. Getting him back in the groove physically was also a concern.
Cutler is healthy and his issues from last season have checked out okay. Gase will want to get him into a game situation as soon as possible to help him get comfortable and build up a rapport with his new teammates.
BOSTON (AP) - A Massachusetts man who vanished after attending a Boston Celtics game more than two weeks ago has been found dead in a river.
State police say they pulled the body from the Charles River on Sunday morning after a passer-by spotted it. Police on Monday confirmed it was that of 23-year-old Michael Kelleher, of Southborough.
Kelleher's parents said in a statement: "Michael was claimed by the Charles River the night of his disappearance. At 8:00 this morning, the river gave him back to us."
His parents also thanked everyone who helped in the search.
Kelleher was last seen March 29 after attending a Celtics game with a friend.
The cause of death remains under investigation.
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This story has been corrected to show Kelleher was found Sunday morning, not Sunday night.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. July 14, 2017 With backing from the Appalachian Regional Commission , Southern Research is launching The Prosperity Fund, a $2.4 million initiative to accelerate entrepreneurial activity and spark job creation in four Alabama counties rocked by the coal industry's steep downturn.
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STRATFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Stratford Police have recovered the man who went missing on June 6th after crashing his car and jumping off of the Devon Bridge.
Police say Tavares Harris was recovered from the Housatonic River and identified on Wednesday night. Harris went missing earlier this month after he crashed his car into the Devon Bridge shortly after midnight.
Harris then jumped off of the bridge, which prompted a search and recovery effort. Officials say the recovery effort lasted several days and included multiple surrounding agencies.
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The Colorado Attorney General's Office this morning made good on its threat to sue Boulder County's elected commissioners if they did not end their moratorium on new oil and gas development by last Friday.
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Hardy (wrist) is progressing in his rehab and aiming for a September return, Rich Dubroff of MLB.com reports.
Hardy is expected to begin a rehab assignment this week as he has finally worked his way beyond dry swings and into soft toss. Considering the Orioles have the red-hot Tim Beckham at shortstop -- with a .491/.509/.868 batting line in 13 games for Baltimore -- they have little incentive to rush Hardy back to the majors. Look for him to come back when rosters expand in September or shortly after.
In the video, you can see Willis enters the store. You see a man who paces outside before following her in and drawing his gun
Wrestling icon Ric Flair was admitted to an Atlanta-area hospital during the weekend and has been moved to the intensive care unit as his representative ask for support and prayers.
By late Sunday night, Melinda Morris Zanoni, the CEO of Legacy Talent LLC, tweeted news about Flair's situation on Sunday night:
Are u a Fan/Friend of Ric Flair?If so, we need prayers & positive energy 4 our Living Legend as he is dealing w/some tough medical issues[?] [?] -- MelindaMorrisZanoni (@LegacyTalentCEO) August 14, 2017
That tweet came after Pro Wrestling Sheet first reported Flair, 68, was hospitalized for "routine monitoring" due to heart-related issues.
Flair, known as "The Nature Boy" is a two-time WWE Hall of Famer and a 16-time World Heavyweight Wrestling champion. Known as one of the most charismatic personalities in professional wrestling, Flair had a flamboyant style that made him one of the most popular characters in the business. He quit the ring in 2011.
The Spanish parliament’s lower house is debating whether to end Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy’s nearly eight years in power and replace him with the leader of the Socialist opposition.
Rajoy refused to resign after his conservative Popular Party was fined as beneficiary of a large kickbacks-for-contracts scheme. In a damaging ruling last week, the court questioned Rajoy’s claim that he and other top officials were unaware of the party’s illegal accounting.
Socialist leader Pedro Sanchez, who is leading the no-confidence vote against Rajoy, would instantly become the country’s prime minister if he wins 176 or more votes in the 350-seat Congress of Deputies on Friday.
His opening speech Thursday proposing an alternative government will be watched by other opposition lawmakers who are still undecided on whether to oust the government.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The battle of the City of Vision brought Rio Rancho and Cleveland together on a basketball court. Rio Rancho won the first battle, but this Friday night was all about the Cleveland Storm who won the game 108-77.
The Cibola Cougars girls basketball team led visiting Piedra Vista by 17 at the half and never looked back. The Cougars beat the Panthers 67-32.
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As billionaires go, Bill Gates seems remarkably normal. He does not seem to have expensive obsessions or dramatic tastes and despite being one of the richest people on earth, he attempts to lead an average life.
Yet in a blog post, Gates writes that he sees himself in one of the most flamboyant and colorful comedians working today: Eddie Izzard.
"I've recently discovered that I have a lot in common with a funny, dyslexic, transgender actor, comedian, escape artist, unicyclist, ultra-marathoner and pilot from Great Britain," he writes. "Except all of the above."
At first glance, it may not seem like the tech mogul would have much in common with the critically acclaimed comedian, who has been known to wear bright lipstick, painted fingernails and high heels. But after reading Izzard's autobiography "Believe Me," Gates found that he and Izzard are two of a kind.
More and more people are riding the bus in Guelph, new numbers from the city show.
In September, there were 759,053 trips taken on Guelph Transit, an increase of 44 per cent over the same time in 2016, when there were 524,694 trips. There was also a 15-per-cent increase in the number of fare-paying riders.
“The numbers clearly show that last month’s route realignment is off to an impressive start and that we’re meeting our goal to put buses where and when people need them the most,” states Mike Spicer, Guelph Transit’s general manager, in a news release announcing the new stats.
“This is great news for Guelph Transit and the entire city,” adds Mayor Cam Guthrie in the same news release.
LEIPZIG, Germany (AP) — Bundesliga runner-up Leipzig has signed Portuguese winger Bruma from Turkish side Galatasaray.
Leipzig says the 22-year-old Bruma, whose full name is Armindo Tue Na Bangna, is getting a five-year deal to June 2022.
Leipzig sporting director Ralf Rangnick says, "Bruma fits perfectly in our game with his footballing and physical capabilities. He is quick, strong technically and he has an attacking mindset."
Bruma scored 15 goals and set up 20 more in 84 competitive games for Galatasaray.
Leipzig signed French defender Ibrahima Konate from Sochaux on Monday, and German forward Nils Quaschner from Bochum in May. Swiss goalkeeper Yvon Mvogo has also been signed from Young Boys Bern.
The 2017 edition of The Black Book 2 can now be found on Standardbred Horse Sales Company's website here. Printed catalogs are expected to be available for shipping on October 16. The harness racing Mixed Sale begins on Thursday, November 9 and ends on Friday, November 10 at the PA Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg, PA, following the Select Yearling Sale which takes place from Monday, November 6 through Wednesday, November 8.
Standardbred's popular "Black Book for the iPad" from www.equineline.com is available for download from a link on our website. Past Performances First Edition for race lines is also available for download on the website. Past Performances Second Edition with most current race lines will be available for download on November 1, and will be distributed in printed form at the Sale.
The Mixed Sale has a total of 768 entries, including 177 broodmares and broodmare prospects, 30 weanlings, 59 yearlings, 30 stallion shares, and 472 race horses.
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It did not take long this week for the Santa Barbara City Council to finalize the vast majority of its fiscal year 2017-18 budget, and it compromised on the final piece of the puzzle: increasing the administrative fee the city levies on the other libraries in the county that it manages. The council spent the last month and a half reviewing the $351 million recommended budget , which consists of $318 million in operating expenses and $33 million in capital work.
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Kylie Minogue has dropped the music video for her new single “Dancing.”
The song is the debut single from her new album “Golden,” which comes out on April 6.
In the video, Minogue, 49, wears cowboy boots and sparkly Western-inspired outfits. She strums her guitar, also adorned with glitter, and partakes in some line dancing for the pop-country track.
Minogue told Chris Evans at BBC Radio 2 that she was “fragile” working on the album, a possible reference to her recent breakup with Joshua Sasse, and says she took inspiration from Nashville.
“It was a really good time to be honest and work through everything, and give a snapshot of where I am in my life…. A lot of it was done in Nashville, and that taught me about putting more story into the song…. And then you can take that song and produce that any way you want,” Minogue says.
Watch below.
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Anderson is batting first against the Mariners on Tuesday.
Yoan Moncada is Chicago's typical leadoff hitter, but with lefty Marco Gonzales toeing the rubber for Seattle, Anderson will take a turn atop the order. The speedy shortstop has mashed southpaws in his career, hitting .323 with a .470 slugging percentage over the past three seasons.
Home invasion victim wants intruders to come forward The West Australian
The 86-year-old man was hurt when attackers forced their way into the home.
Escambia County Habitat for Humanity is making plans for demo work on a home renovation planned in Atmore.
With extensive remodeling planned for the Craig Street home, volunteers are needed to help gut the house in preparation for renovations.
If you are interested in volunteering for this project, please contact the Escambia County Habitat for Humanity to discuss guidelines and requirements for volunteers. All volunteers will need to be at least 16 years old and willing to sign a safety waiver in order to participate. A specific date for the demo will be determined by the number of volunteers who sign up for the project.
For details or to sign up to volunteer, contact HFH in Brewton at 251-867-0095. If no answer, leave name, number and mailing information in order to receive the volunteer application.
Two more candidates have officially registered for the October municipal and school board election in Thunder Bay, Ont.
Tracey MacKinnon will run in the at-large race. She originally filed her paperwork to run in the McKellar ward.
Adrienne Kromm will run as a trustee for the Lakehead District School Board.
The municipal election will take place on October 22.
A grenade attacked by suspected militants injured four Indian security personnel in Jammu and Kashmir’s Budgam district, PTI reported on Monday, quoting police officials. The militants hurled a grenade at a Central Reserve Police Force road-opening party at Batpora in Magam area, 20 kilometres from Srinagar.
Of the four injured, three are CRPF personnel and one policeman. The injured have been admitted to SKIMS Medical College hospital.
Stringent security measures are in place in the Valley for Independence Day celebrations on Tuesday.
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Police found a dead man, his body frozen and his head bruised, inside a vacant house in the Bronx Monday morning, sources said.
The house, on Bainbridge Ave. near E. 194th St. in the Fordham section, had been recently purchased, and investigators believe the man may have been a squatter, sources said.
Police found the man after getting a 911 call just before 10:45 a.m. His head was bruised and his face bloody, and cops are still sorting out how he became injured, according to sources.(nydailynews)…[+]
A new article published by JAMA Pediatrics reviews and analyzes a small collection of studies on fetal exposure to antidepressants and autism spectrum disorders (ASDs).
Florence Gressier, M.D., Ph.D., of the Bicêtre University Hospital, Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France, and coauthors identified 10 relevant studies with inconsistent results to examine ASDs and fetal exposure to antidepressants during pregnancy for each trimester and during the preconception period.
"Future studies, comprising an assessment of diagnoses, severity of illness and treatments at different stages in pregnancy and substance abuse, are needed and could help disentangle the role of the mother's psychiatric condition and psychotropic drug use in the risk for ASDs.
Further detailed observational data to address these confounding factors are required to investigate the association between antidepressant exposure and ASDs," the article concludes.
WeWork CEO says revenue runs at $1 billion a year, no IPO details yet
NEW YORK The chief executive of WeWork Cos Inc said on Wednesday the co-working space startup he co-founded is now generating $1 billion a year in revenue at current rates and will launch an initial public offering, but did not say where or when.
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Actor William Daniels, perhaps best-known for his role as Mr. Feeny on Boy Meets World, recently sat down with Buzzfeed, sharing personal anecdotes and reflecting about his time on the hit show.
Most importantly, Daniels, who turned 90 in March, revealed his favorite Mr. Feeny quote, which was: “Dream. Try. Do good.”
Robbie Fowler believes Liverpool have made it clear that they won't be selling players this summer and therefore do not need to find any replacements.
Here's the latest for Wednesday, July 4th: New video of boys in Thailand cave; Sen. Intelligence Committee backs Intelligence Agencies on Russia interference; 6 shot in St. Louis; Utah wildfire forces hundreds to evacuate. AP
Univar has expanded its distribution agreement with Kudos Blends to provide salt reduction solutions to the food ingredients market.
As part of the amended agreement, Univar – a chemical and ingredients distributor – will cover the Pell brand of raising agents. This includes sodium reduction solutions.
The exclusive agreement covers all European countries.
“[Kudos’] portfolio, offered exclusively by Univar, contains a variety of single- and double-acting baking powders that vary in speed of release for the precise desired effect during the baking process,” said Gary Abraham, commercial manager for Univar Food Ingredients in EMEA.
He added: “In addition, many of the ingredients are potassium-based, thereby reducing sodium in our customers’ end products, which is an important consumer-driven trend in the European market.”
LONDON (AP) — A poetry collection by the late British writer Helen Dunmore has won the lucrative Costa book prize .
"Inside the Wave" was published two months before the poet and novelist died of cancer last year at age 64 and reflects on the intertwined worlds of life and death.
Author Wendy Holden, who chaired the judging panel, on Tuesday called the collection "life affirming and uplifting."
Open to writers based in Britain and Ireland, the Costa prizes are awarded in five categories, with one chosen as the overall book of the year.
Dunmore's poems beat four other finalists for the 30,000-pound ($42,000) prize: Gail Honeyman's debut novel "Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine"; Rebecca Stott's memoir "In the Days of Rain"; John McGregor's novel "Reservoir 13" and children's book "The Explorer" by Katherine Rundell.
A Stratford man accused of stealing and cashing checks is facing larceny charges from Stamford Police.
Timothy Calzone, 29, of 88 Prayer Spring Road, was charged on Wednesday with fourth-degree larceny, fourth-degree attempted larceny and conspiracy to commit fourth-degree larceny. Calzone was arrested on a warrant.
Stamford Police said a complaint had been received by a Stamford corporation claiming that several business checks had been stolen from their offices and cashed. An investigation by the Stamford Police Financial Crimes Unit investigators showed that Calzone had been subcontracted as an IT consultant. Police said it had been corroborated that Calzone stole checks and arranged to have them cashed.
Calzone was ordered held on a $15,000 bond and is awaiting arraignment in Stamford Superior Court.
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The fire that ravaged part of a downtown block Monday also destroyed a restaurant that was a home away from home for many Portsmouth residents.
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WASHINGTON World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim said on Thursday that the multilateral lender does not plan to change its stance on financing alternative energy projects and mitigating the effects of climate change.
Asked about the Trump administration's skepticism about climate change at a news conference, Kim said the World Bank would continue to work with governments and the private sector to boost financing for alternative energy, especially in China, India, Indonesia, the Philippines, Pakistan and Vietnam.
"The science of climate change didn't change with any particular election, and I don't see that it will," Kim said. "We have to be an evidence-based organization."
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Family of Cleveland Murder Victim Asks Suspect to Turn Himself In: 'We Forgive You'
The family of Robert Godwin, who was killed in a video posted to Facebook , is pleading to the man suspected of killing him to turn himself in.
In an interview with FOX 8 , one of Godwin's daughters said the family forgives Steve Stephens, who is still wanted for murder.
"We want him to know that, first of all, we forgive him," Tonya Godwin-Baines told FOX 8 through tears. "We forgive him because it's the right thing to do. It's what daddy taught us. It's the way we was raised. God said if you don't forgive, he won't forgive you. So, Mr. Stephens, we forgive you, but we're asking you to turn yourself in, please."
Stephens said a woman he dated, Joy Lane , was his reason for shooting Godwin at random.
Godwin's daughter said that Lane was not at fault for the crime in the interview with FOX 8.
trying to rob woman A fisherman was yesterday afternoon beaten to death at Ruby, East Bank Essequibo, allegedly at the hands of a regional councillor and two of her relatives after he reportedly attempted to snatch her handbag.
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The wild, wild west comes alive with Cirque Éloize’s newest creation, "Saloon." Swing open the saloon doors, belly up to the bar, and lasso up some fun for the entire family. The Montreal-based company creates a mythical world where theatre and circus collide for 80 minutes of non-stop live folk music, featuring songs from Patsy Cline and Johnny Cash, combined with strength, agility, and original choreography. Under the spell of Saloon’s beautiful Belle, the lover sets off on a chase worthy of the greatest Westerns for an action-packed theatrical thrill-ride!
Prime Minister Saad Hariri has said that the Istanbul attack is a message to Turkish authorities and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who has been seeking, in cooperation with Russia, to stop the bloodshed in Syria.
Turkey faces a wide spectrum of security threats, as the country has endured multiple bombings in 2016, including three in Istanbul alone, all of which were blamed on ISIS.
Three Lebanese were killed over the weekend and four others wounded in an attack at the Reina nightclub in Istanbul as partygoers celebrated New Year's Eve.
Hariri called on the media outlets to act responsibly with the incident.
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Though the White House has taken pains to keep a February U.S.-Russia skirmish in Syria under wraps, President Donald Trump had no such reservations at a Wednesday fundraiser in Manhattan where he bragged that American troops took out hundreds of Russians in as little as ten minutes, according to a Tuesday Politico report.
According to the New York Times, the fighting actually lasted about four hours, leaving 300 to 400 pro-Assad troops dead.
Per Politico, the fundraiser took place in midtown’s Lotte New York Palace Hotel where top donors could get a ticket for $50,000 per person.
Trump also reportedly patted himself on the back for moving the U.S. Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem, saying that he does not blame other presidents for lacking the courage needed to go through with the aggressive move.
The event reportedly raised $5 million to be used for both Trump’s campaign and the RNC.
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TODAY'S GENIUS AWARD GOES TO . . . . . . . Jordan von Smith, who was busted for cheating after he filed a complaint with Burger King on Instagram.
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Josh Meier, Cell One wireless sales consultant, and Melody Madigan, district manager, are ready to welcome the public in to their new location at 720 Foote Ave. for the Grand Opening Celebration on April 22. P-J photo by Katrina Fuller A grand opening celebration for Cell One will kick off Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at the new 720 Foote Ave. location.
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There are some smart Stateline spellers out there and this week two of them are competing in the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
Congratulations to Rebekah Zeigler from Polo and Mera Moucharrafie from Belvidere.
The second round of competition started Wednesday. For the grade-school students who have trained year-round for the event, the pressure is enormous. They're competing for a trophy and $40,000 prize.
Aug 15 (Reuters) - Charter Hall Retail Reit
* FY revenue from ordinary activities $215.5 million versus $211.9 million
* FY profit from ordinary activities after tax attributable to members $251.3 million, up 39.1 pct
* Final distribution of 14 cents per unit
* Sees FY18 operating earnings to be 30.2 to 30.6 cents per unit
* "Distribution payout range is expected to be between 90 percent to 95 percent of operating earnings" Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (bangalore.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com)
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Approach recognises that for some people traditional day care groups are not always appropriate, therefore, Approach has developed the 'My Day, My Way' service. The service works by matching up individual's with a trained worker who can support them with virtually any interest or pastime that they wish to undertake. The scheme allows individuals to enjoy a range of activities such as rambling, fishing, gardening, snooker and shopping, at a time and day suitable for them. A three hour block is usually sufficient to enable people to enjoy their chosen activity.
Blackpool Police are cracking down on kerb crawling in the town.
The force says it has had complaints from residents, in various neighbourhoods close to the town centre, about men driving around slowly and soliciting women on the street.
Kerb crawling is still illegal in the UK and can carry a maximum penalty of £1,000 and even a driving ban, as well as a number of other options including ASBOs.
Acting inspector Greg Laidlow says the police are keen to stamp it out.
He said: “Neighbours don’t want to see this, it has a negative effect on the community.
“We see also concerned that vulnerable people could be in danger of exploitation.
“We’ve received intelligence from the public that this has been going on so we are currently targeting this type of offending.”
The police day a number of people have already been identified and interviewed in relation to this.
Insp Laidlow added: “If anyone is engaging in this behaviour, expect to be hearing from us.”
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Another inmate has died at Elgin-Middlesex Detention Centre.
London police confirmed Monday they were called to the provincial jail Saturday to help investigate a death.
"We are assisting the coroner with the investigation of a death and foul play is not suspected," said Const. Sandasha Bough, a police spokeperson.
Three inmates died at EMDC earlier this year.
The latest death brings the total to 11 in the last eight years.
A death in custody that is not ruled natural is automatically subject to a coroner’s inquest.
The July 4th Independence Day holiday holds a special place in the hearts of Americans. Citizens traditionally gather for picnics and fireworks to celebrate the country’s birth in 1776 and to reaffirm the vibrancy of U.S. democracy. But in recent years, democracy has increasingly come under strain.
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WATERLOO, Iowa — Iowa wildlife experts have released two squirrels after a vet removed electrical zip ties from around their necks, including one with a bell attached.
Dreama Bartz with the Black Hawk Wildlife Rehabilitation Project said Wednesday that she trapped the animals this month after a Waterloo resident called to report the apparent cruelty.
A vet helped to remove the ties and determined the squirrels were not hurt before they were released back into the neighborhood where they were found.
Bartz thinks a resident captured the squirrels as infants and let them go months later, after realizing the frisky pair wouldn't works as pets.
She thinks the zip ties and bell were ways to keep track of them.
Bartz says the squirrels could have been choked by the ties as they grew.
Grab your bowties, funky shorts, and animal themed fashions! We have some ideas for getting dressed up for this year’s Jazzoo theme of sharks and stingrays.
Bedrock Learning, a veteran in the connected home industry, launched a new website that not only lets visitors navigate with ease, but lets a variety of users, including business owners, sales personnel, and receptionists, educate themselves on the smart home. Other features available include training for field work and industry certification, assessment tests for new technicians, and easy to follow learning sessions with graphics, animations and videos that everyone can grasp. Visit the website at www.bedrocklearning.com.
A 72-year-old woman was critically injured in a crash Tuesday night, according to Las Vegas Metro police.
Officers responded to the incident at 9:47 p.m. on Mojave Road and Sago Drive.
Citing evidence at the scene and the driver's statement, police said a 2006 Dodge Caravan was traveling north on Mojave approaching the intersection with Sago when a pedestrian who was crossing the road was struck by the Dodge. The pedestrian fell on the roadway and slid to a stop. The driver of the Dodge stopped the vehicle and called 911.
The pedestrian was taken to Sunrise Trauma Center with critical injuries, police said. No other injuries were reported.
An investigation is ongoing.
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It might be a new year but Quebecers shouldn’t expect new weather as Tuesday and Wednesday will see the province get hit with more snow and freezing rain.
Montreal will get off relatively lightly with five centimetres of snow and some sleet over those two days.
Elsewhere in the province will have heavier precipitation, with the Outaouais and Laurentian regions getting about 15 of snow and freezing rain centimetres.
Comprised of ten new recordings, eight of which were written by Berry, ‘CHUCK’ is Chuck Berry’s first new album since 1979’s ‘Rock It.’ His son, Charles Berry Jr. and other family members worked with Chuck on the album.
Charles as a guest on the Gary Rivers Show Wednesday Morning and talked about the collaboration — and his Father’s amazing life.
The new trailer, prepared specifically for gamescom, introduces new characters, uncovers various new locations and presents some of the gameplay mechanics players will be adopting upon passing through the worlds of Unknown Fate. They are made up of objects from everyday life, Richard’s life, to form an imaginative yet obscure visual style. The atmosphere of Unknown Fate will captivate the players also through its original ambient music, composed by Stefano Gargiulo, the award-winning Italian film music composer, director of orchestra and multi-instrumentalist.
DUNSTABLE, Mass. (AP) — A New Hampshire skydiver who was blown off course in Massachusetts has been rescued after spending hours stuck about 70 feet (21 meters) up in a tree.
Dunstable police said late Sunday that Aatif Rathad, of Merrimack, New Hampshire, had been removed from the tree more than two hours after rescue teams were first dispatched.
Don Mayer, the airport manager at Pepperell Skydiving Center, tells WBZ-TV that Rathad is an experienced diver who missed the landing area.
Mayer says Rathad was embarrassed, but not seriously hurt. He says there were five other people who jumped from the same plane.
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(Reuters) - The PGA Tour on Monday said it has suspended Australian Mark Hensby for one year for violating the sport’s anti-doping policy.
The 46-year-old had failed to provide a drug testing sample, the PGA said in a statement, adding that it would not be making any additional comments on the suspension.
He will be eligible to return on Oct. 26, 2018, one year after the date of the violation.
The veteran has one PGA Tour win to his name, the 2004 John Deere Classic, to go with a win at the 2005 Scandinavian Masters on the European Tour and three Web.com Tour victories.
The Melbourne native has battled injuries since being hurt in a car accident in 2006 and has undergone three shoulder surgeries.
The Windsor/Essex Humane Society wants you to watch for strays on Streetcorners starting Thursday.
As a charitable organization, the Windsor/Essex County Humane Society can only survive with the support of the community. So, volunteers will take to street corners to make it easier for people to help them out.
Donations large and small will help them keep their doors open and allow them to care for the thousands of animals who came through their doors
every year. Donations also support programs like humane education, cruelty investigations, spay/neuter, and our community pet food bank.
In previous years we have focused on Windsor locations, but this year we will be covering a number of Essex County streetcorners in addition to several in Windsor.
Have your change ready and watch for the strays Thursday to Saturday.
One of the terminals at the port of Charleston in South Carolina was evacuated over a potential bomb threat from a container on a ship, the US Coast Guard said on Thursday.
“The Maersk Memphis is currently moored at Charleston’s Wando terminal which was evacuated (on Wednesday night) while units from federal, state and local law enforcement agencies investigate the threat,” the Coast Guard said in a statement.
The statement added that a joint command has been set up to oversee the coordinated response, reports Efe news.
The Coast Guard later tweeted that “a safety zone has been established around the vessel while law enforcement authorities investigate the threat.”
In another tweet, the Coast Guard confirmed the Maersk Memphis threat was “active” and an investigation “was ongoing by unified command in Charleston”.
April 9 (Gracenote) - Result from the Davis Cup World Group Quarterfinal match between Australia and U.S. on Sunday Australia beat U.S. 3-2 On Sunday John Isner (U.S.) beat Sam Groth (Australia) 7-6(5) 6-3 Nick Kyrgios (Australia) beat Sam Querrey (U.S.) 7-6(4) 6-3 6-4 On Saturday Steve Johnson/Jack Sock (U.S.) beat Sam Groth/John Peers (Australia) 3-6 6-3 6-2 2-6 6-3 On Friday Nick Kyrgios (Australia) beat John Isner (U.S.) 7-5 7-6(5) 7-6(5) Jordan Thompson (Australia) beat Sam Querrey (U.S.) 6-3 3-6 7-6(4) 6-4
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Saskatchewan has announced the penalties for anyone breaking the cannabis laws in the province. Tickets will range from $200 to $2,250, depending on the offence.
Some of the fines include $1,000 for consuming cannabis at a school, on school grounds or at a child care facility, a $750 fine for selling cannabis to a minor, and a $300 fine for possessing, consuming or distributing cannabis in a vehicle.
The full list of fines is below:
Saskatchewan Cannabis Penalties Table by Saskatchewan Web on Scribd
The government says the fines are similar to rules regarding alcohol.
The new fines will not take effect until the Cannabis Control Act is proclaimed this fall.
Marijuana is set to become legal in Canada on Oct. 17, 2018.
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse guard Tyus Battle has decided to withdraw from the NBA draft and return to school for his junior year.
Battle says in a statement on the university website that he feels it’s in his best interest “to focus on improving some fine points” in his game and work toward his degree.
Battle says he plans to re-enter the draft next year and calls his decision to return an easy one.
Battle had a standout sophomore season, leading Division I in average minutes played and the Orange in scoring at 19.2 points per game. That earned him a second-team All-Atlantic Coast Conference selection, and his 712 points were the most for a sophomore in school history.
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court appears divided over Texas' appeal to preserve congressional and legislative districts that a lower court struck down as racially discriminatory.
The justices heard arguments Tuesday in the latest round of court action over Texas electoral districts that began in 2011.
At issue are two congressional districts and statehouse districts in four counties.
The liberal justices seemed favorable to minority voters and civil rights groups that challenged the districts. The court's conservatives appeared to lean toward the state. Justice Anthony Kennedy said nothing to indicate where his potentially decisive vote would fall.
The justices last year kept the challenged districts in place, even after the lower court ruling. Texas held primary elections in those districts in March.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP)  A judge has refused to issue a temporary restraining order that would have prohibited Republican Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens and his staff from using a texting app that erases messages after they are read.
The Kansas City Star reports that Cole County Judge Jon Beetem issued the ruling Friday in a lawsuit that accuses Greitens and his staff of engaging in a conspiracy to violate Missouri's open records law by using the Confide app.
Critics contend that with the app, it is impossible to determine whether the governor and his staff use it to conduct state business in secret.
Beetem set a hearing for further arguments in March, acknowledging there are "open questions."
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The governor's office's use of Confide also is being investigated by Attorney General Josh Hawley's office.
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This story has been corrected to reflect that the Cole County judge's name is spelled Jon Beetem, not Jon Beetum.
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Information from: The Kansas City Star, http://www.kcstar.com
Clear your mind of the Galaxy Note 8 for a second and think about the Samsung Gear Sport. No, not the Gear S4 or Gear Fit 3, the Gear Sport. What is it?
After Samsung packs up from its New York Unpacked event, the company usually makes the hop to Berlin for a pre-IFA event to introduce some sort of wearable. When it comes to the “Gear,” Samsung usually has kept heavily stylized smartwatches separate from bands that could be characterized as “Fitbit-plus”. So, does a hybrid make sense?
Android Headlines picked up on some FCC files that don’t tell much of a story other than the apparent form factor, the product name, the model name of SM-R600 and evidence of the typical radios: Bluetooth 4.2 and Wi-Fi b/g/n.
The Verge is nudging at the fitness motive that has helped the Apple Watch overtake Fitbit sales. Maybe that’s the case, but it’s a thesis that will need backing up if Samsung wants to compete with glucose-tracking and the like. Apple is said to be catching up in cellular capacities this year.
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The Reds released Portuondo on Monday, Matt Eddy of Baseball America reports.
Portuondo, one of two players the Reds acquired in the February trade that sent Brandon Phillips to the Braves. The primary appeal of the deal from the Reds' perspective was shedding Phillips' contract, so the organization's brain trust never viewed Portuondo as a top prospect. The 29-year-old will likely try and land a minor-league contract from another organization.
The firm issued an overweight rating and a $59.00 price target on the stock. Several other brokerages also recently weighed in on LEG.
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Looking for a different or unusual gift for someone special this holiday season? The eighth annual Vancouver Christmas Market, located around the Olympic Cauldron at Jack Poole Plaza, is in full swing and drawing visitors and participants from all over the world.
This year’s market offers a wide selection of entertainment,food, fun and gift ideas for the entire family. Vancouver Christmas Market President Malte Kluetz is excited about this year’s collection of 75 vendors who have come from as far away as Egypt, Turkey, France, Germany and beyond to participate in the 2017 market.
The Vancouver Christmas Market is open daily from 11am to 9pm and closes early at 6pm on December 24.
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Dec 12 (Reuters) - Dae Hwa Pharm Co Ltd :
* Says it received Japan patent on Dec. 12, for pharmaceutical composition for prevention or treatment of cognitive function disorder comprising spinosin
* Patent number is 2016-149360
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For people living busy lives where convenience is important, you're in luck. Jamba Juice has a new Sandy location with the first ever drive-thru location in the state. If you don't live near the Sandy location, don't worry, Jamba Juice also offers curbside pick-up. Skip the line, order ahead on your phone, or call when you arrive and they will bring your order out to you. Another convenient service they offer is catering. Jamba Juice brings their healthy and delicious drinks, bowls, and more to you! Visit www.jambajuice.com for more information.
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Over 80 Syrians rescued off Turkish Mediterranean coast
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More than 80 Syrian refugees have been rescued off the Mediterranean province of Mersin after their overloaded boat ran into engine trouble, according to a statement from the regional governor's office on Saturday.
Coast Guard crews on Friday launched a rescue operation as soon as they learnt that a boat carrying 84 Syrians, including women and children, was stranded off Silifke district, the statement said.
Turkey has been the main route for refugees trying to cross into Europe, especially since the beginning of the civil war in Syria.
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Most businesses are critically reliant upon their IT systems. If these systems go down due to a natural disaster, temporary power outage, loss of data center, ransomware or hacker attack, lost or corrupted files, or an application failure due to a software virus, the results can inflict significant financial harm. In the worst case, the business will be unable to continue functioning.
IT resilience ensures business continuity in crisis, but only if executed with forethought and diligence. Todd Scallan of Axcient suggests applying any of these six tips to make IT resilient.
An argument turned into a shooting in Mexico, Missouri.
Law enforcement says Daryl Richardson got into an argument with an unknown man Sunday afternoon and shot him twice as he was walking away. Residents helped authorities locate Richardson, who was arrested four blocks away on suspicion of armed criminal action and assault.
He is currently in the Audrain County jail, and he is not being compliant. After ten hours, they hadn’t been able to take an arresting photo.
RICHMOND HILL, Ont. — Officials say the man accused in a van attack that left 10 people dead in Toronto on Monday was a member of the Canadian Armed Forces for two months last year.
A spokeswoman with the Department of National Defence says Alek Minassian was a member of the forces from Aug. 23, 2017 until Oct. 25.
She says Minassian did not complete his recruit training and asked to be voluntarily released after 16 days.
The 25-year-old from Richmond Hill, Ont., was charged on Tuesday with 10 counts of first-degree murder and 13 counts of attempted murder.
Ten people were killed and 15 people injured after a van mounted a sidewalk in north Toronto on Monday afternoon.
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DUESSELDORF, Germany, April 12 A man of Islamist background has been detained by German investigators probing blasts against a bus carrying players of Borussia Dortmund soccer club, the federal public prosecutor's office said on Wednesday.
It said investigators had searched the apartments of two suspects from Germany's Islamist scene and decided to detain one of them.
It did not say where the suspect was detained but added that a decision would be made on whether to seek a judicial arrest warrant against him.
The prosecutor said metal strips had been used in the explosive devices activated in the attack, which injured one player and is being treated as having a "terrorist background".
"The precise motive for the attack is unclear at present," the prosecutor's office said in a statement.
(Reporting by Matthias Inverardi; Writing by Joseph Nasr; Editing by Paul Carrel)
STOCKHOLM May 3 Geely-owned Volvo Car Group said its sales rose 10.5 percent year-on year in April as its United States business returned to growth and China sales rose sharply.
* Volvo Cars reports global retail sales growth of 10.5 pct in April.
* Says total sales for the month amounted to 46,895 cars, compared to 42,434 cars a year earlier.
* Says growth for the first four months of 2017 amounted to 8.0 pct.
* Says firm demand for the new 90 series cars remains an important factor in Volvo’s positive sales performance, while the original XC60 remains the best-selling model overall.
* Saw sharpest growth in Asia Pacific, up 29.5 pct, with China, Volvo's largest market, up 38.3 pct.
* Says Americas region returned to growth in April, with sales up 14 pct yr/yr. Sales in the United States rose 15.4 pct, after a string of monthly declines.
* Says sales in the EMEA region increased by 3.7 pct. (Reporting by Johannes Hellstrom)
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* Regeneron and Sanofi announce Kevzara® (sarilumab) Biologics License Application resubmission accepted for review by U.S. FDA
* Per Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA), new target action date is May 22, 2017
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Singer-songwriter Tom Goss on Monday released an LGBT-themed video for his single More than Temporary.
The video follows Adam (played by Joey Hirsh) and Steve (John Steele, Jr.) as they embark on a new relationship.
While Steve is ready to commit, Adam needs some convincing, and is inspired by several older LGBT couples to take a chance on Steve.
“If you let it, love will blossom,” Gross wrote in the video's description. “Look to these LGBT seniors for inspiration, their example will light the way.”
Among the couples featured in the video are author Armistead Maupin, who is best know for his Tales of the City series of novels, and his husband Christopher Turner. Turner directed the video for More than Temporary.
(Related: Tom Goss celebrates bears.)
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But, from his firings of Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates and FBI Director James Comey, to his bullying of Attorney General Jeff Sessions (who did the only ethical and legal thing he could do in recusing himself from the Russia investigation), to his recent exhortations to police in Long Island to treat recently arrested suspects brutally and illegally, it is increasingly clear that President Trump does not share our belief in the rule of law.
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April 6 Wedge Industrial Co Ltd
* Says it signs strategic agreement to buy 35.0 percent stake in new material firm, trading in shares to resume on April 7
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RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The chief prosecutor in Richmond says he will no longer seek cash bail bonds for criminal defendants awaiting trial.
Richmond Commonwealth’s Attorney Michael Herring told The Richmond Times-Dispatch the current practice of seeking bail bonds is “unfair” and leaves many defendants unable to afford to get out of jail.
Bail bonds are often set for defendants to try to ensure they will show up for trial.
Herring said he’s instructed prosecutors to make an assessment of a defendant’s risk to the community. If they don’t believe the defendant poses a risk, they can recommend to a judge his release without bond, but with pretrial conditions. Prosecutors can still ask judges to hold defendants they believe pose an unacceptable risk.
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Another Bachelor in Paradise producer may be stepping forward.
According to E! News, a second person has filed a complaint regarding the alleged misconduct between contestant DeMario Jackson and a woman on the show, now known to be Corinne Olympios.
Corinne released a statement confirming that she was the victim, saying, “this is my worst nightmare and it has now become my reality.”
The fourth season of the spinoff series was shut down after a producer filed a complaint, launching an investigation by Warner Bros.
DeMario has released a statement as well, in which he says his character has been assassinated.
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It would seem that some five years later the lawsuit that is 7-Eleven Inc v. Digital Display Networks Inc. is still ongoing as we were contacted this week by a paralegal from a Dallas based law firm we quote “Our firm represents 7-Eleven in a lawsuit against Digital Display Networks (“DDN”). Would you be willing to speak to us about DDN and/or Darren Mann and David Veckerelli“
NEW YORK (AP) — Advance ticket sales to Marvel's "Black Panther" are outpacing all superhero movies on Fandango.
The online ticket service said Wednesday that "Black Panther" is currently outselling its previous record-holder for presale, 2016's "Batman v Superman." Following gushing early reaction from Monday night's premiere, Ryan Coogler's film is the top daily ticket-seller on Fandango.
"Black Panther" doesn't open until Feb. 26, but anticipation is especially strong for the first superhero movie in years starring a black lead character. The premiere in Los Angeles was attended by the film's cast decked in regal African-themed attire.
Analysts are forecasting a President's Day weekend debut for "Black Panther" of at least $100 million in North America.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Ntegrator International Ltd:
* NTEGRATOR INTERNATIONAL LTD CLINCHES FOUR CONTRACTS WORTH S$17.2 MILLION IN SINGAPORE AND MYANMAR
* ‍PROJECT IN MYANMAR INVOLVES SUPPLY OF SPARE PARTS AND ECI EQUIPMENT TO MINISTRY OF DEFENCE​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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SheRocks Wisconsin is excited to host our 2nd Anniversary Showcase. Our mission is connect women in Wisconsin's music industry and to showcase Wisconsin's rising female artists.
Our lineup for this celebration includes Alison Helf, Five Star Secret, Dianna Jones, Sammy Ray Marshall, The Zimmer Effect and the Alyce Hart Band.
Spend the day with us, enjoying live music, food, door prizes and of course live music! More details at https://www.facebook.com/sherockswi
The mission of SheRocks Wisconsin is to connect women in Wisconsin's music industry,
The Jonesboro City Council plans to meet Tuesday night, but a major issue initially slated for a final decision is now on hold.
Originally, city council members planned to decide on whether or not to allow up to 280 apartments to be built on Gladiolus Drive.
Attorneys for the applicant fought back, asking that the vote is placed on hold until they can return to Jonesboro.
The council also plans to vote on Tuesday on whether or not to apply for a grant that would help pay for a pump track bicycle course at Craighead Forest Park.
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To quickly respond to the growing concern over so-called fake news, Knight Foundation is launching an open call for ideas to counter misinformation and help quality journalism become a more trusted and visible resource at a time when trust in the news media has hit a low.
At the heart of our work is the belief that informed and engaged communities are essential to a healthy democracy, so in mid-March, we will begin accepting applications for early-stage experiments that tackle concerns about trust and misinformation.
Hyatt Commercial in Annapolis has hired Cecil Cummins as a full-time sales and leasing associate.
The Eastport resident previously worked in sales and held sales management positions.
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If anything useful can be said to have come out of the House Bill 2 controversy, it would be a broader understanding of how limited the powers of local governments are in our state.
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With Vero Beach, Fla., receiver DeMarcus Harris set to make his college announcement on Wednesday, July 4th, Cats Illustrated caught up with him to set the stage.Harris, a 6-foot-2, 170-pound recei...
(POLITICO) — President Donald Trump said on Twitter on Wednesday that he wished he had picked someone other than Jeff Sessions for attorney general, stoking anew the long-running awkwardness between the two men.
Trump’s tweets come hours after The New York Times reported that the president’s public and private criticisms of Sessions are now under the scope of the investigation led by special counsel Robert Mueller.
The report details a March 2017 meeting in Mar-a-Lago between the two at which Trump reportedly asked Sessions to reverse his decision to recuse himself from the FBI’s investigation into collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia. Sessions reportedly refused.
Trey Songz turned himself into the LAPD on a felony domestic violence charge earlier today, TMZ reports. The singer was reportedly accompanied by his lawyer, Shawn Holley, and released after posting a $50,000 bond.
The charge originates from a party during last month’s NBA All-Star Weekend, where Andrea Buera says Songz hit her for speaking to another man, according to TMZ. Buera gave a press conference last week alongside her attorney Lisa Bloom. According to Buera, she’s known Songz for years. She claims he struck her in the face — and reportedly “hit her with such force it was as if two men were fighting” — and threw both her cell phones down a hill as she attempted to call an Uber.
Songz has kept mum about the charges, but published a Tweet this morning, apparently after posting bond: “I am being lied on and falsely accused for someone’s personal gain,” he wrote.
"Longevity is probably the single most important idea in video games," says Owen Mahoney of Nexon.
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Grains mixed and livestock mixed
CHICAGO (AP) — Grain futures were mixed Tuesday in early trading on the Chicago Board of Trade.
Wheat for July delivery lost 2 cents at $4.88 a bushel; Jul corn was up 1.80 cents at $3.4340 a bushel; July oats fell 2 cents at $2.3520 a bushel while July soybeans rose 2.80 cents at 8.4840 a bushel.
Beef was lower and pork was higher on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.
June live cattle was off .97 cent at $1.0728 a pound; Aug. feeder cattle was fell .33 cent at $1.5272 a pound; July lean hogs was up .40 cent at .8375 a pound.
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* Says it will acquire 100 percent stake in GALAXY Inc, which is engaged in on-demand publishing business and media business, for 140 million yen
The Vulture Festival returns to New York City for a fourth year next month, with an impressive lineup of entertainment stars announced Tuesday.
Highlights of the weekend-long festival, set to take place May 20-21 at Chelsea’s Milk Studios, include a number of high-profile figures in conversation with New York magazine writers. Stephen Colbert, Sarah Jessica Parker, Aziz Ansari and Kevin Bacon are all set to appear at individual events, while “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” star Tituss Burgess will be offering up tastings from of his latest pinot noir wine line.
Chelsea Handler is scheduled to present a cooking demonstration alongside chef José Andrés; and the cast of “Shameless” -- Emmy Rossum, William H. Macy and Nancy Pimental -- will appear for a panel discussion.
Tickets for the festival go on sale to the general public April 20 (Citi Card members can purchase April 18-19) at vulturefestival.com. Event prices range from free to $150.
ROCKFORD, Mich. (WOOD) — Crews in Rockford are battling a fire at the Rockford Corner Bar.
Dispatchers say the fire broke out around 4:54 a.m. Monday. The bar is located at 31 N Main Street in Rockford.
Authorities say at least three departments are on scene, and flames were showing from the building when they arrived.
Our crew on scene could see flames shooting from the building as crews worked to put out the fire.
Dispatchers were not able to confirm whether or not anyone was inside at the time of the fire, however they do not believe anyone was inside because the bar was closed when it broke out.
This is a developing story. 24 Hour News 8 has a crew on scene working to learn more information.
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Facebook's (NASDAQ:FB) creation of "social networks" redefined online advertising. For the first time, a multi-billion user community could safely and voluntarily share information about their interests, and marketers could offer them products relevant to those interests.Conversion rates shot through the roof. Facebook's targeted advertising gave businesses information about their users so they could know what they wanted to buy, and it worked incredibly well. The social network king's ad revenue nearly quadrupled in three years, from $7 billion in 2013 to $27 billion in 2016. The company continues to expand its dominant targeted advertising network, with membership surging on two of their other platforms: Messenger and WhatsApp.
TOKYO, April 18 (Reuters) - The state-backed fund Innovation Network Corp of Japan is looking at the auction of Toshiba Corp's chip unit but did not participate in first-round bidding, INCJ Chairman Toshiyuki Shiga said on Tuesday.
Sources familiar with the matter have told Reuters INCJ may invest in the business as a minority partner - a move that would help the government prevent a sale to bidders it deems risky to national security. (Reporting by Taiga Uranaka; Editing by Edwina Gibbs)
TALAGANG: The by-poll elections in Punjab Assembly's constituency 23 in Talagang commenced on Tuesday, Chakwal.
The voting began at 8.00 AM and will continue till 5.00 PM.
Provincial constituency's 258,079 voters that include 121,152 women will use their voting right to elect the candidate of their choice.
A total of 198 polling stations, which include 15 separate polling stations for women, were created to this effect.
Read more: Wake up India, talk to Pakistan or lose Kashmir, warns former CM IoK
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) candidate Colonel (retired) Surkhuro Awan and Pakistan Muslim League - N candidate Malik Shahreyar Awan are expected to be neck-in-neck in the polls.
Most of the eight individuals contesting for the seat, which was vacant after Muslim League-N MPA Malik Zahoor passed away, are independent candidates.
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San Antonio firefighters work to extinguish a house fire caused by a lightning strike on the North Side on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017. San Antonio firefighters work to extinguish a house fire caused by a lightning strike on the North Side on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017.
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White House: Updates to immigration ban to allow permanent residents into U.S. without waiver
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The House Intelligence Committee released its controversial memo today that alleges wrongdoing and bias by FBI officials against then-candidate Donald Trump.
The four-page document was compiled by the staff of House Intelligence Committee Chairman Devin Nunes (R-Calif.), and was released despite strong opposition from the Justice Department, FBI and Democratic lawmakers.
The release has sparked a series of heated comments. Here’s what they said:
While on this day, most people focus on the heart, we're going to spend a little time focusing on the head. Under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act , health plans generally cannot impose more stringent "non-quantitative" treatment limitations on mental health and substance abuse benefits than they impose on medical/surgical benefits.
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In Denver and Salt Lake City, where unemployment is low, occupancy of manufactured homes, including mobile homes, has soared by triple digits even as rent continues to rise.
Rep. Jackie Speier (D-CA) argues that ex-Deputy FBI Director Andrew McCabe did not tell the House Intelligence Committee that no surveillance warrant would have been sought for a Trump campaign aide without a disputed opposition research dossier on Trump and Russia.
March 31 COLLECTOR AB:
* SAID ON THURSDAY BOARD RESOLVED TO APPOINT LENA APLER, COLLECTOR'S FOUNDER AND CHAIRMAN,AS ACTING CEO EFFECTIVE FROM APRIL 5 AND UNTIL NEW CEO HAS BEEN RECRUITED
* RECRUITMENT OF A NEW CEO IS IN PROGRESS AND IS EXPECTED TO BE CONCLUDED DURING THE SPRING
* IN CONNECTION WITH APLER TAKING ON POSITION OF ACTING PRESIDENT AND CEO, HER ROLE AS CHAIRMAN WILL, UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE, BE ASSUMED BY CURRENT VICE CHAIRMAN, ERIK SELIN
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The two top leaders of Rhode Island's Democratic-controlled General Assembly are beginning the year with competing priorities that could balance out by the time the six-month session ends. Democratic House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello plans to fulfill a campaign promise of phasing out municipal car taxes over the next five years.
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Sacramento Helping Hands presents "A Time for Christmas"
A Time for Christmas is a dynamic musical that will captivate audience members of all ages and add new life to anyone’s Christmas season! This Broadway-style musical is an imaginative adventure through more than 2000 Christmases of hope and changed lives. In approximately 90 minutes, audiences will experience music and drama that capture the wonder of Christmas. A Time for Christmas follows a Dickens’ style of journey through the ages; past, present and future and includes comedy, romance and the true Spirit of Christmas at its heart.
All proceeds will benefit our local Mercy San Juan Hospital Guild.
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HAMILTON, Bermuda — Police officials in Bermuda are confirming that they have found the body of missing U.S. student Mark Dombroski.
Acting Assistant Commissioner James Howard of the Bermuda Police Services declined to provide certain details, including how authorities believe he may have died during a visit to the British island territory.
The freshman at Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia was in Bermuda on a trip with the university’s rugby team for an international tournament. He went missing early Sunday morning about 1 a.m. from outside a popular pub known as The Dog House bar, CBS Philadelphia reports.
The discovery of his body Monday was announced at a news conference after a day of searching that involved members of the 19-year-old’s family, volunteers and local authorities.
Dombroski was from the Philadelphia suburb of Media.
Many living room media players support headphones to let one person watch videos without disrupting anyone. But that's not how it always works. What if you want to watch Netflix with your spouse when the kids are sleeping, or catch up on YouTube with a friend while your roommate is studying? Roku will have you covered. On top of its new support for live news, it's promising a Roku OS 8.1 update that enables private listening for up to four additional people using the company's Android and iOS apps. That's not enough to support a big house party, but it'll probably handle most instances when you want to keep quiet.
Feb 13 Sears Holdings Corp :
* Sears Holdings responds to reports that it has removed Ivanka Trump's brand from its websites - Blog
* Sears Holdings says "Certain products were removed from our websites that included a very small number of trump products" - Blog
* Sears Holdings Corp - "Where we find or are informed that certain products are unsafe or inappropriate, we will remove those products as well"
* Sears Holdings on Ivanka Trump's brand says "All of these products are offered by our marketplace sellers and not directly by Sears or Kmart"
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Charlottesville Killer Showed No Signs of Aggression In May Cop Encounter
Charlottesville Killer Showed No Signs of Aggression in May Cop Encounter
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The Charlottesville killer was polite, cooperative and even contrite just 3 months before his monstrous attack on civilians.
TMZ's obtained dash cam video of James Alex Fields being pulled over by cops in Maumee, Ohio back in May ... in the same Dodge Challenger he used in the deadly attack in Charlottesville.
You see the cop pull Fields over for expired tags. Fields is nothing but cooperative, repeatedly answering "yes sir."
The cop lets Fields skate despite not having proof of insurance.
Fields did get cited for the expired tags and we learned he paid the $150 ticket.
Fields was behind the wheel when he rammed the Challenger into a crowd of protesters ... killing 1 and injuring 19.
Milwaukee teen sentenced for crash that hurt 2 officers
MILWAUKEE (AP) — A 19-year-old Milwaukee man will spend nearly 10 months in prison for a hit-and-run crash that injured two police officers last year.
WTMJ-TV reports that Ladonesty Fowlkes admitted to crashing into a van, which struck two officers on the sidewalk. He apologized before his sentencing Monday and asked a judge to spare him from jail time.
But Judge Michelle Ackerman-Havas told the teen he should've stayed at the scene of the accident and that if he had, Fowlkes "might not be in court."
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The Carver Lady Tigers basketball team has earned being Athletes Of The Week as they recently beat Shaw High School 70-35! Some leaders of that game were Janya Love-Hill, Olivia Cochran, Jailyn Shaw, and Mariah Igus. Saying that they are a strong team would be an understatement.
Last year, they went to state, but lost by only one point. This season, they are aiming to to go back to state and win it. They are currently undefeated, so if they keep up their hard work and stay consistent, they can win the state championship.
For their next region game, they just beat Northside 82-27!
Robert Mugabe has branded Zimbabwe a ‘disgrace to Africa’ during an interview with ITV news. The former President of Zimbabwe said he was forced out of power by a military coup, explaining, “it was truly a military takeover”. During his 37-year-rule, Mugabe was accused of overseeing human rights abuses and destroying the nation’s economy. .
From left: Laura and Tim Sloan, Marion Cook, and Joe Napoli at the Hens holiday party cocktail hour held at the NINE restaurant in Hensville. David Sims, left, and Lucas County commissioner Carol Contrada enjoy the Hens holiday party cocktail hour held at the NINE restaurant.
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Security forces in the southern city of Sidon cracked down on electric motorbikes Wednesday, confiscating an unspecified "large quantity" of vehicles from unsuspecting and law abiding motorists.
The Internal Security Forces announced Monday that electric motorbikes would soon need to be registered. The ISF added that owners would have 35 days to register their vehicles before becoming subject to fines.
The grace period, as stipulated, would end July 15, 2017 .
Owners of electric motorbikes with engine powers of a kilowatt or less had previously been exempted from registering their vehicles.
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The intriguing new Mercedes-Benz Concept A Sedan has just been introduced by the German automaker at the Shanghai Auto Show 2017.Created to previewed the next-generation range of compact vehicles from Mercedes, the Concept A Sedan looks dramatically different to the small A-Class, B-Class and CLA models we are familiar with.Story developing…
Silvi and Christian chat to the duo about the their preview season of Circus Oz: The Strange and Spektakulär Lives of Otto & Astrid, playing at the Meat Market (5 Blackwood, North Melbourne) until Saturday December 9.
Japanese companies are turning to robots to help build their skyscrapers.
No workers: The country has a labor shortage problem, and it’s only getting worse, especially in the booming construction industry. So firms are turning to automation technologies, including AI and drones, to map and control construction sites.
Bring in the robots: Shimizu Corporation, for example, is looking to offload a small amount of labor onto bots. Its automatons will weld beams, move supplies, and install ceiling panels, taking over about 1 percent of the total labor involved in a typical high-rise project.
The challenge: With humans everywhere, unpredictable objects swinging around, and bespoke building plans to follow, construction is one of the hardest industries to automate. What’s more, current laws restrict autonomous vehicles’ presence on construction sites to nights and weekends for safety reasons. In order to start working the day shift, the robots will first have to show they can play nice with humans.
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) - A Santa Clara County judge has dismissed a rape charge against former San Francisco 49er Ray McDonald after prosecutors said the woman who made the allegation refused to testify.
Judge David A. Cena dismissed the charge - one count of rape of an intoxicated person - on Monday. Santa Clara County prosecutor Chris Lamiero said in a statement he tried to convince the victim to testify, but she refused.
The woman said she slipped and fell on a pool deck at McDonald's San Jose home in December 2014 and continued to fall after that because of her initial head injury and alcohol consumption. She accused McDonald of carrying her upstairs to his bedroom and sexually assaulting her.
McDonald faced a maximum of eight years in prison.
March 19 (Reuters) - Miton Group Plc:
* ‍FY ADJUSTED PROFIT BEFORE TAX INCREASED BY 33% TO £6.8 MILLION FOR YEAR (2016: £5.1 MILLION).​
* FY ‍PROPOSED DIVIDEND OF 1.4P, UP 40%​
* ‍POSITIVE NET INFLOWS OF £190 MILLION IN TWO MONTHS TO 28 FEBRUARY 2018.​
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2 Ex-Kirkland Attys DQ'd From Hibu Employment Suit
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 3:57 PM EDT) -- A Kansas federal judge on Thursday blocked a pair of Latham & Watkins LLP lawyers from representing a sales manager defending a suit brought by his former employer Hibu Inc., saying their removal was necessitated by appearances they made for the company while they were at Kirkland & Ellis LLP.
Senior U.S. District Judge J. Thomas Marten also declined to disqualify a third ex-Kirkland lawyer on the defense team over Hibu matters handled at their former firm, or Latham overall from representing ex-Hibu sales manager Chad...
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NEW YORK — A former ferry captain who helped evacuate hundreds of people from Manhattan after the Sept. 11 terror attacks has died.
Thomas Phelan was 45 and had cancer.
Phelan was a Statue of Liberty ferry captain in 2001. He helped evacuate Lower Manhattan and ferried rescue workers and supplies.
Two years after the attacks he became a firefighter assigned to a marine unit on Staten Island.
Family and friends told the New York Daily News they believe Phelan got cancer from toxic fumes at ground zero.
Scientific evidence linking the attacks to cancer is still unsettled. Researchers studying illnesses among people exposed to the 9/11 dust cloud have found an unusual number of deaths from brain malignancies and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, but fewer deaths than expected from other types of cancer.
ROANOKE - Join in on 60 years of artistic history this weekend in Downtown Roanoke at the Taubman Museum of Art's Annual Sidewalk Art Show.
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The Morning Joe panel discusses a new NYT report on decades of sexual assault accusations made against Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein.
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Aug 11 (Reuters) - Ayala Corp:
* Net income rose to 15.1 billion pesos in the first-half, up 9% year-on-year
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BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) — An aviator who Connecticut officials say beat the Wright brothers in being the first in flight by two years has been honored.
U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Bridgeport Mayor Joseph Ganim and other officials joined family members of Gustave Whitehead in the city Monday to recognize him and the 116th anniversary of what state officials have called the “first manned, controlled flight of a powered, heavier-than-air aircraft.”
Connecticut officials say the German-born Whitehead, who lived in Bridgeport and Fairfield, took off from Fairfield on Aug. 14, 1901, and flew about a half mile at a height of about 50 feet (15 meters). The Wright brothers’ flight was in 1903 in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.
Officials in North Carolina and the Wright brothers’ home state of Ohio dispute the claims about Whitehead.
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Iraqi researcher Ghalib Al-Shahbandar said that "if there is a crime in the curricula of the primary and junior high schools, it lies in the teaching of Islamic history." According to Al-Shahbandar, the history curricula are "delusional and exaggerated." "We should present the massacres and the injustice alongside the victories and the good deeds," he said, in an interview with the Iraqi Dijlah TV channel, which was posted on YouTube on May 6. Ghalib Al-Shahbandar: If there is a crime in the...
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For almost three years, WT Brews has made beer on a tiny brewing system located on a working farm just outside the village of Baldwinsville, north of Syracuse. They sold the beer out of the garage, at farm markets, and, for a while, in a small and not well-advertised tasting room in the village center.
This month, WT Brews opened a a new tasting room: It's 2,000 square feet, with a bar currently sporting 8 to 10 beers on tap, plenty of seating and tables and flat-screen TVs with all the sport packages. It's at 18 E. Genesee St., in the same building as the Dollar Tree behind the B'ville Diner. Its front door and patio face the Seneca River. And there's plenty of parking.
"For the first time, we really have the space and the location to show off our beer," said Rich Pinkowski, who co-owns WT Brews with Mike Johnson.
Photo: The crew from WT Brews in Baldwinsville: Michelle Johnson, Mike Johnson, Rich Pinkowski and Rob Pinkowski.
PARIS Nice striker Mario Balotelli scored one goal and set up another as they fought back to maintain their title hopes with a 2-1 home win against Girondins de Bordeaux on Sunday.
Nice fell behind early on but recovered with a Balotelli penalty and Valentin Eysseric strike as remained third in the table with 67 points from 31 games.
They trail leaders Monaco by four points and second-placed Paris St Germain by one, though both of those clubs have a game in hand after they played in the League Cup final on Saturday.
Gaetan Laborde opened the scoring for the visitors in the ninth minute with a low cross-shot but Nice reacted swiftly.
Italian Balotelli converted his spot kick in the 16th minute after Arnaud Souquet was fouled by Jeremy Toulalan.
Balotelli then set up Eysseric who whipped a fine shot past Cedric Carrasso to put the hosts ahead in the 27th.
Olympique Lyonnais stayed fourth on 51 points after being held to a 1-1 draw at Stade Rennais.
(Reporting by Julien Pretot; Editing by Ken Ferris)
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) -- Courtney Williams scored 22 points, Jonquel Jones had 19 points and 12 rebounds, and Connecticut beat the New York Liberty 96-76 on Wednesday night for the Sun's first win in the series since 2014.
Jones has four double-doubles in her last five games, averaging 17 points and 14.8 rebounds during the span.
Connecticut raced out to a 24-12 lead and never trailed. Williams scored 15 points in the first half as the Sun built a 45-32 lead and Rachel Banham's back-to-back 3-pointers to open the fourth quarter made it 80-56.
Alyssa Thomas scored 18 points, and Jasmine Thomas added 14 points and a season-high eight assists for Connecticut (4-5).
Tina Charles picked up her second foul with 4:46 left in the first quarter, had seven points at halftime, and finished with 17 for New York (6-4). Shavonte Zellous scored 16 points, including eight of the Liberty's first 13.
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Due to popular demand, Asolo Rep has added two additional performances of THE ORIGINALIST to its nearly sold-out run. Directed by Arena Stage Artistic Director Molly Smith and starring four-time Helen Hayes Award-winner Edward Gero , John Strand 's gripping political play tells the timely story of staunchly conservative Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, his extremely liberal law clerk and their journey to find the elusive political middle.
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Tolo News: Afghanistan’s leg-spinner Rashid Khan, who was easily one of the best performers in this year’s Indian Premier League (IPL), has the key to his success has been the ability stay patient and confident even when batsmen are going after him. As brilliant and consistent as the 19-year-old Afghan was for Sunrisers Hyderabad during the tournament, there was a moment late last week when he developed cold feet, according to the Times of India. Asked whether he enjoys the same status that top cricketers enjoy in India, and he said, albeit a little shyly: “As far as I know, after the President of the country, maybe, I am the person who is most popular in Afghanistan.” Click here read more (external link).
PITTSBURGH -- Penguins goaltender Matt Murray looks ready to return from a concussion that kept him out for the past three weeks.
Murray practiced with his teammates on Monday and could be available on Tuesday night when the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions visit the New York Islanders.
Coach Mike Sullivan said Murray looked strong during Pittsburgh's workout. Murray hasn't played since taking a shot off his mask in practice late last month.
The Penguins created a spot for Murray on the roster on Monday when they reassigned Tristan Jarry to the club's American Hockey League affiliate in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. Jarry split starts with Casey DeSmith during Murray's absence.
Pittsburgh has hung tough without Murray, who helped backstop the Penguins to consecutive Cups. The Penguins trail first-place Washington by two points in the Metropolitan Division with 10 games left in the regular season.
Elegy is characterized by arguments from a diversity of content in opposition to the epic.
In this project, the only narrative component is visual alignment between images. I took mild images where subjects are decontestualized, as in a dream, in a vision. Something that is not epic or narrative but elegiac, poetic and dreamlike. Something where it is not important what happens but what appears without giving importance to its beginning or end, which remain both hypothetical.
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NEW YORK (AP)  A New York company that sells soup from the recipes of the chef who was the real-life model of the Soup Nazi on "Seinfeld" has filed for bankruptcy.
The filing from Soupman Inc. comes less than a month after its chief financial officer was arrested on charges of cheating the government out of employment-related taxes. The CFO has pleaded not guilty.
Soupman Inc. is based in Staten Island and sells soups made from the recipes of Al Yeganeh. He and his New York soup stand were the inspiration for the "Seinfeld" character, with the catchphrase "No soup for you!"
The company said Tuesday it needs to seek bankruptcy protection in part because of "recent company developments" but store shelves will continue to carry its products including lobster bisque and mulligatawny.
HBO's Game of Thrones has suffered a couple of leaks lately, with episodes of the hit show released to the internet before their scheduled air date. According to a new report at AFP News, however, four individuals in India have been arrested, though not for the most recent hack, according to Entertainment Weekly. Deputy Commissioner of Police Akbar Pathan told AFP that the arrest was for "unauthorized publication of the fourth episode from season seven."
Michigan based brewing company, Old Nation, couldn’t find a name for their latest double dry hopped saison, with only a limited supply of hop puns left. Janelle Shane , a trainer for Neural Networks, generated a list of craft beers. This synergism created the brewers their name, “The Fine Stranger.”
The system works by training a computer to speak only using beer words by uploading the brewers’ new hazy IPA keywords like Juicy, haze, New England, citra, spicy, and clove – to name a few. Travis Fritts and Matt Gwynn, experts of the beers at Old Nation, weren't threatened by the AI technology taking their jobs, but were excited by what the capability of the network. However, “the overriding emotion was just bewilderment” said Fritts.
PARSIPPANY, N.J., May 30, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pinnacle Foods Inc. (NYSE:PF) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.325 per share, payable on July 12, 2018 to all common stockholders of record at the close of business on June 12, 2018.
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ST PETERSBURG, April 3 Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday the government was considering all possible causes for the blasts in St Petersburg's metro system, including terrorism.
"I have already spoken to the head of our special services, they are working to ascertain the cause (of the blasts)," Putin, at a meeting with Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko, said.
"The causes are not clear, it's too early. We will look at all possible causes, terrorism as well as common crime," he added.
(Reporting by Denis Pinchuk; writing by Sujata Rao)
SQUAMISH, B.C. — Search and rescue crews were to continue searching through the night for three hikers reported missing at Shannon Falls Provincial Park near Squamish, B.C.
Squamish RCMP say the three people were swimming in one of the pools on Tuesday afternoon at the top of Shannon Falls with a group of friends when they slipped and fell into a pool 30 metres below.
Corp. Sascha Banks says in a statement that teams from several agencies have been searching for the trio but have not yet spotted the hikers in the pool system.
Banks says the "terrain is difficult, very dangerous, and the water flow is heavy which is complicating the search."
Saturday will be mainly cloudy with a 40-per-cent chance of flurries
A high of minus -10 Celsius according to Environment Canada.
Tonight: Cloudy with snow beginning in the evening. About 2 centimetres of accumulation is expected.
The wind will come from the southeast at 20 km/h, gusting to 40 near midnight. Temperature rising to minus-3 by morning.
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As of the end of March, Mitsubishi Motors Corp. had not returned some ¥5 billion in tax cuts that buyers of its cars received because of overstated fuel-efficiency, according to informed sources.
The amount is part of ¥9 billion the automaker needs to return to the central and local governments because its customers received tax cuts due to manipulated fuel economy data.
Mitsubishi Motors is struggling to obtain letters of attorney from vehicle owners.
“We want to return the unpaid money promptly,” a company official said Monday.
People who buy an eco-friendly vehicle get a tax break, the size of which is based on the car’s fuel-efficiency. After the misleading data was corrected, tax authorities had to determine the amount to be reimbursed.
The data manipulation scandal came to light last April. The automaker has repaid more than 80 percent of compensation to users affected by the wrongdoing, according to company officials.
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Dr. Darienne Driver, superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools, shares the courageous and innovative initiatives that have advanced public education in Milwaukee.
Key efforts introduced under Dr. Driver's leadership include: development of Eight Big Ideas, a series of organization-side strategies that link and reinforce key efforts to improve outcomes; creation of a Regional Development Plan to expand high-performing programs and increase enrollment opportunities; and creation of a new high school region to provide a system of support to meet the needs of high schools.
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An environmental group is suing the Trump administration for delaying an endangered-species designation for the rusty patched bumblebee.
The Natural Resources Defence Council says the U.S. Department of Interior broke the law by postponing the listing without public notice and comment. It was scheduled to take effect Feb. 10. But one day before that, the department put off the effective date until March 21 because of the administration's temporary freeze on new regulations.
Rebecca Riley, attorney for the environmental group, said Tuesday the bee is headed toward extinction and there's no legitimate reason for the holdup.
The suit was filed in U.S. District Court in New York City.
The department had no immediate comment but said last week the move wasn't expected to affect conservation efforts for the bumblebee.
LONDON — Ryanair is calling on British airports to curb alcohol sales following sharp increases in the number of incidents involving disruptive passengers.
The budget airline issued a statement Monday calling for a ban on alcohol sales before 10 a.m. and for limiting the number of drinks in bars and restaurants to a maximum of two.
The airline cited Civil Aviation Authority statistics showing a 600 per cent increase in disruptive incidents between 2012-2016 and said most involved alcohol.
Ryanair’s Kenny Jacobs says it’s unfair “that airports can profit from the unlimited sale of alcohol to passengers and leave the airlines to deal with the safety consequences.”
The airline says it has taken steps to prevent disruptive behaviour on its flights, including preventing consumption of duty-free alcohol purchases on board.
April 28 Fullshare Holdings Ltd :
* Board received a letter from Ji Changqun, controlling shareholder and one of executive directors of company
* Letter stating that Changqun is currently arranging to acquire further shares of company on stock market Source text : (bit.ly/2ptpvxU) Further company coverage:
April 3 iAlbatros Group SA:
* Franklin Resources Inc. along with subsidiaries reduces stake in the company to 0 percent from 10.29 percent
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Senator Shehu Sani (APC-Kaduna Central) has called on President Muhammdu Buhari to resign as Minister of Petroleum Resources.
The Kaduna Senator said Buhari should appoint someone else to take over the position.
Sani spoke in a statement on Thursday, adding that Buhari had little time for him to handle that position being the president.
"President Buhari should disengage from being a Petroleum Minister and appoint a substantive minister whom the nation can hold accountable to the happenings in the nation oil industry,” he said.
"The President position as a minister can drag him into issues in the oil sector of which he has limited time to attend to. A broom immersed in oil cannot sweep clean".
After gives away THOUSANDS of backpacks filled with school supplies to Chicago students, Chance The Rapper kept on giving! The rapper hosted free rides and free tickets to all Chicagoans from teachers to dads to a surprise invite-only #BBBash show joined by Future and Jeremih. It was such a success Obama even had a message for him!
FOCUS ON FIXED INCOME: Damian Sassower, fixed income strategist for Bloomberg Intelligence, on emerging market debt and what higher US yields mean for EM. Jason Trennert, Chairman and Chief Investment Officer of Strategas Research Partners, on why the real economy will outperform the market in 2018. Alex Webb, Bloomberg Gadfly columnist covering technology, on Google’s spending surge and Apple manufacturers signaling slowdown in iPhone demand. Max Nisen, Bloomberg Gadfly health care columnist, on Takeda close to buying Shire, and today’s big health care earnings.
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Police in two Kansas cities are warning drivers about car break-ins after a rash of crimes in their communities were caught on camera.
HAARETZ – The Israeli right wing had banked on U.S. President Donald Trump’s politically incorrect bluntness to expose the Palestinian rejectionist stance. But it seems the rejectionism that has been exposed is actually that of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who, Trump told the secretary general of the United Nations last month, is more difficult than Abbas in moving ahead on peace.
SLC to come under Bribery Act – Sarath Jayamanne
Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) Director General Sarath Jayamanne, PC, yesterday said that the Bribery Act would be amended to include match fixing as a punishable offense.
President’s Counsel Jayamanne said that Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) would come under the Bribery Act.
Responding to a query, the official said that the SLC hadn’t been brought under Bribery Act as it was a private entity and the cricketers were not considered state employees.
Jayamanne said amendments would be introduced to the Bribery Act to tackle match fixing and other irregularities in other sports.
Jayamanne said at the forthcoming United Nations Anti Corruption Convention to be held in Vienna on June 2, match fixing would be taken up.
Jayamanne responded to The Island queries in the wake of recent Al Jazeera revelations as regards pitch-fixing allegations involving Sri Lankans.
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SmackDown Live will roll into Detroit Sunday night for its Hell in a Cell pay-per-view event, and as usual, the outcomes of the show are sure to inspire certain emotions in fans.
Some more than others.
The right outcome will inspire energy and excitement for the product.
The wrong one will generate a dismay, disgust and in some cases, furious anger.
That anger will permeate the internet, where articles and opinion pieces will be written. Fans will insist that such an outcome will ruin the product and encourage them to never watch again.
Of course, they will still watch, but they will greet every episode of SmackDown with complaints about the booking decisions made at the most recent pay-per-view extravaganza.
With a handful of matches that could conceivably headline the show, it is a fairly intriguing card. These outcomes, though, would ignite anger among fans and create general disdain for more than one reason.
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Anushka and Virat officially broke the news on their Twitter handles with the same text. They wrote, "Today we have promised each other to be bound in love for ever. We are truly blessed to share the news with you. This beautiful day will be made more special with the love and support of our family of fans & well-wishers. Thank you for being such an important part of our journey." But the two posted it with different images, leaving the entire nation in awe. (Source - Virat Kohli/Twitter)
FORSYTH, Ill. (WAND) - Four former Bon Ton store unexpired leases are going up for auction.
A&G Realty Partners will be auctioning off the Bergner's and Carson's store locations leases across the country including locations in Forsyth, Mattoon, Champaign and Bloomington.
Earlier this year, the parent company of Bergner's and Carsons announced it accepted a liquidation bid and will close all of its stores.
NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. (AP) A Florida high school student is accused of making a threat on Facebook to kill one of her former teachers.
Pasco County Sheriff’s officials said in a news release that 18-year-old Desiree Zio posted on the social media site that she was going to find the River Ridge High School teacher and fatally stab her. She was arrested Sunday night in New Port Richey.
The report said Zio admitted to posting the threat. She’s charged with making a written threat to kill or do bodily harm. A lawyer isn’t listed on jail records.
Officials say Zio is a high school senior who attends classes at Marchman Technical College.
School district spokeswoman Linda Cobbe tells local news outlets that Zio will face disciplinary action that could include expulsion.
Urine smell: It may indicate a serious condition
In a healthy person urine should not really have a smell, according to the NHS.
It may have a stronger scent first thing in the morning when it is more concentrated, or if someone is dehydrated.
Otherwise it should generally not be too noticeable.
The NHS suggest drinking more fluids to improve the smell.
OULAFUEL obtains approval to buy back or sell up to 10% of own shares (KSE) Date: 23 Apr 2018 Oula Fuel Marketing Company announced that Capital Markets Authority approved, on April 23, 2018, its request to buy back or sell up to 10% of own shares over a period of 6 months commencing date of approval.
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The latest Goucher Poll puts Maryland's Republican governor, Larry Hogan, in a strong position to win a second term. But while Maryland Democrats, who outnumber Republicans 2-1, widely approve of Hogan's job as governor, whether they vote for him in November remains an open question.
Mileah Kromer, director of the Sarah T. Hughes Field Politics Center at Goucher College, talks about the poll results.
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The Knights of Columbus Assumpta Council 3987 recently held its deceased members Mass at the council home, Parry Street, Luzerne. First row, from left, are Wayne Williams, grand knight; the Rev. Alex Roche, council chaplain; Thomas Havralack, recording secretary, and James Maseitis, treasurer. Second row: John Butler, trustee; Sam Wolfe, faithful navigator; John Duesler, past grand knight; Joseph Pikaitis, advocate; Michael Lanczak, financial secretary, and Paul Hoffman, guard.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional Democrats stand divided over whether to fight now or later about the fate of some 800,000 immigrants who came to the U.S. illegally as children.
House Democrats want the issue resolved in the broad spending bill. Some Senate Democrats would rather deal with the issue next year, ahead of President Donald Trump's March deadline.
The fate of these "Dreamers" is among the trickiest issues to resolve as Washington seeks to avert a Christmas government shutdown.
For Illinois Rep. Luis Gutierrez, there is no more important issue in the year-end budget showdown.
But at the top of Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's list of political concerns are the re-election bids of 10 Senate Democrats in states Trump won. They want nothing to do with shutting down the government over immigration.
SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- Leaders of Mayor-elect Ben Walsh's transition team continues to seek public input as they build a new city government.
Transition committee chairs will offer the public a chance to weigh in on public safety and neighborhoods, and city finances during a pair of public meetings this week.
The neighborhoods and public safety meeting is Tuesday, Dec. 12 at 6 p.m. at the Southwest Community Center, 401 South Ave. Bob Dougherty, the head of Walsh's neighborhood and public safety committee, will host the meeting.
The city finance meeting is Wednesday, Dec. 13 at 6 p.m. at Grewen Auditorium at Le Moyne College, 1419 Salt Springs Road. City finance chairs Ann Rooney, Vincent Love and Ken Mokrzycki will host.
Walsh has held several similar public events as he builds an administration. Two weeks ago, he hosted a listening session at Cafe Kubal downtown.
Last week, Walsh named his first mayoral appointment, Deputy Mayor Sharon Owens. He takes office Jan. 1, 2018.
This property is for sale. This home contains 7 rooms including 5 bedrooms and has a livable surface of 330 m². It has been renovated. The property includes an outbuilding of 250 m². This home is located in a quiet area.. It has 1 living room and 1 study room. There is a garage and covered parking big enough for 2 cars.
KYLE is currently on the road with Logic but is taking no breaks from rolling out stellar content.
The rapper/singer just surprised fans with the release of a music video for his infectious song “To The Moon.” The smoothly autotuned and xylophone-accented track is featured on his latest album, Light of Mine.
Watch an astronaut break it down on the moon in his newest visual:
After releasing his smash hit “I Spy,” KYLE has continued to deliver banger after banger. He presents one of the most unique styles with his playful songs and overall positivity, defining his own lane rather than following in someone else’s. This fun video is no exception!
Donald Trump's visits to his South Florida estate since he was elected president have cost the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Department $1.5 million in overtime costs. Sheriff Ric Bradshaw is confident the money his department has spent while assisting the Secret Service will be reimbursed by the federal government.
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Related Coverage Honeywell to test soil inside Hoosick Falls homes after toxic chemicals found near facility
HOOSICK FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) – A meeting in Hoosick Falls addressed people’s concerns surrounding a potentially hazardous chemical at the former Honeywell site.
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and NYS Department of Health directed Honeywell to conduct a soil vapor intrusion investigation.
Honeywell officials are going door-to-door to collect samples surrounding 39 properties. Samples will be collected beneath basement floors and outside of each building.
People at the meeting had a lot of concerns as to what impact the VOC’s will have on their health.
“Mainly health concerns and how long they last in our bodies and what we can look for and what we can expect,” Catherine Dawson said.
Honeywell officials said the results of the investigation could be some time in March.
My firm wants to build it's own data centre but we have been having heated exchanges and not reaching a good decision. Some say it's better in Hong Kong or mainland China. Others say we should locate it here in USA specifically New York. I was thinking of locating it in Sweden or Norway because it's really cold there. Please help.
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FRANKFURT Feb 13 Travel group TUI said it had agreed to sell its specialist holiday arm Travelopia to KKR at an enterprise value of 325 million pounds ($407 million).
It said late on Monday that it would invest proceeds from the deal into the transformation of its business, adding that the sale had no impact on its full-year profit guidance.
TUI had put Travelopia, comprised of over 50 brands offering specialist luxury, adventure and education holidays, on the block in September.
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The Greater Memphis Alliance for a Competitive Workforce would become part of the Economic Development Growth Engine organization in a proposal the EDGE board is to vote on Wednesday, April 19. GMACW was created three years ago as part of a regional economic development plan and its efforts have include the "MemphisWorks" apps of job listings and videos as well as job resumes with interaction between the two groups that was launched late last year. The alliance has also explored the idea of Pathways in Technology Early College High Schools, also known as P-Tech schools that extend high school for two years beyond the senior year and offer college level courses starting in the 10th grade for college credit.
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Back in April 2008 singer-songwriter Jack Johnson hosted the Kokua Festival benefit in Honolulu, Hawaii. Johnson, who this week shared a new single and announced an extensive Summer Tour, performed a guest-filled set at the Waikiki Shell on April 19, 2008.
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PORTSMOUTH, Va – Over the course of 24-hours, Portsmouth Police have been called out to the same street for two separate shootings.
On Monday night, Police say they were called to the 1100 block of Virginia Avenue in the London Oaks neighborhood for a shooting. There, they found one man hit in the upper body area. He was taken to the hospital, where another man walked in with a gunshot wound. Police say the two were injured in the same shooting and one of the men has serious injuries.
On Tuesday night, nearly 24 hours later, police were called back to the 1100 block of Virginia Avenue after a teenage boy was shot. Police say the teen was hit in the hand. He was taken to the hospital for minor injuries and is expected to be okay.
Neighbors say the shootings happened in the same courtyard. With no arrests made in either shooting neighbors say they are worried about their safety and fear that more violence will happen.
One of the attorney's of the brothers charged with murder in the slaying of a man at a Hayward Target store on Christmas Eve said Thursday he expects his client to be fully exonerated. Daniel Shriro, the attorney who represents Jesse Archuleta, 25, of Hayward, spoke outside Wiley Manuel courthouse in Oakland Thursday afternoon after a hearing for his client, and client's brother Frankie Archuleta, 22. Both brothers are accused of the murder of Tyrone Griffin Jr, 36, of Hayward, on Christmas Eve at the Target store at 2499 Whipple Road.
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The Iowa State University Extension agronomist who covers Chickasaw County understands the nervousness farmers are feeling these days.
Hey, 2012, with its brutal drought, is still fresh in most growers’ minds.
“The top soil definitely could use some moisture, but that’s pretty obvious,” said Terry Basol, the ISU Extension agronomist who is based just outside of Nashua, “but we’re a long way from where we were five years ago. I know guys are getting worried, but we’re still OK.”
Not that this past weekend — with little rainfall and high temperatures in the 90s — did much to assuage those fears.
Yet Basol said for corn in fields with what he called “decent soils” has reached farther down in the ground to get the moisture it needs.
“That’s a good thing for rooting, but it would be really nice to see some moisture, especially in fields with sandier soils.”
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× Wintrust Business Lunch 12/11/17: Chicago Inno Gift Guide, Clean Energy, & Gaining Followers (Correctly)
The holiday shopping season is in full swing and the Chicago Inno Gift Guide is ready to help with the best gifts of the year so Katherine Davis and Jim Dallke sorted through some of the best Chicago based tech gifts this year. Jack Darin told Steve about what the Sierra Club is striving for in the fight for sustainable energy while creating a movement for US cities to use clean energy, and Randi Shaffer previewed the correct way (and wrong way) to gain a social media audience.
North Korea, amid heightened tensions with the US President, has recalled ambassadors to Pyongyang, and while Mr Trump would favour a “diplomatic” solution he will also have a more aggressive plan to hand, said Mr Scaramucci.
Mr Trump promised to retaliate with “fire and fury” after reports emerged from rogue state North Korea about its despot leader Kim Jong-un considering a ballistic missile attack on the US territory of Guam.
Speaking during a question and answer session with his social media users, Mr Scaramucci said the US leader would not want to put civilian lives at risk but will have a “dramatic” action plan to de-escalate tensions between Washington and Pyongyang.
“I think the United States has a solution there,” he said. “I think the first solution we should be seeking is always a diplomatic solution.
Provincial police (OPP) will be on the lookout for impaired, distracted and aggressive drivers, as well as those not wearing seatbelts, during the Thanksgiving weekend in northwestern Ontario.
"These four main behaviours continue to cost the significant loss of life on our roads every year," OPP said in a media release.
"Drivers and passengers must be mindful of the important role they play in changing unsafe driving behaviours."
The OPP said long weekends are traditionally the deadliest on provincial highways, as well as the waterways and trails the force patrols.
The OPP asks motorists to call 911 if they suspect someone is impaired by alcohol, drug, or fatigue.
Operation Impact runs from October 6 to 9, and is a national initiative, involving police forces across Canada.
MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens have signed goaltender Al Montoya to a two-year contract extension.
The deal is reportedly carries an annual average value of US$1.065 million, a modest increase from the $950,000 he will make this season.
The six-foot-two, 209-pound native of Chicago has a 4-4-2 record with one shutout, a 2.74 goals-against average and .909 save percentage backing up Carey Price this season.
Montoya, 31, has a 59-44-20 record in 147 career regular-season games with Arizona the New York Islanders, Winnipeg and Florida.
He was selected in the first round, sixth overall by the New York Rangers at the 2004 NHL draft. He first joined the Canadiens as a free agent on July 1.
A suspected Daesh terrorist has been killed after fatally wounding a police officer in Istanbul.
© AP Photo/ Lefteris Pitarakis Turkish Security Services Detain 5 Foreign Daesh Suspects in Istanbul
ANKARA (Sputnik) — A suspected member of the Islamic State terror group (Daesh) has been killed after fatally wounding a police officer in the Turkish city of Istanbul, local media reported Monday.
Sozcu newspaper reported, citing sources in law enforcement, that the attacker was one of the two terror suspects who had been detained in an anti-terror operation earlier and had been transported in a police vehicle to a local security office.
The police officer who had been accompanying those apprehended was stabbed by the perpetrator, the newspaper continued. The injured was taken to the hospital where he subsequently died, the reports added.
After the attack, another police officer killed the assailant, according to the publication.
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (AP) – Coast Guard officials say a terminal at the Port of Charleston in South Carolina was evacuated because of a claim about a threat aboard a ship.
Coast Guard Sector Charleston commander Capt. Greg Stump tells WCIV-TV that employees were evacuated Wednesday night and a portion of the Cooper River has been closed.
Stump says a YouTube conspiracy theorist reported a suspected threat aboard a container ship in the port. He says authorities are investigating out of caution. The commander says the threat is more to the vessel than public safety.
No further details were available.
WASHINGTON — The leaders of the central banks of four major economies are expressing alarm that multiple trade conflicts are threatening to slow global growth.
The officials say the escalating trade fights involving the United States, China and Europe could erode business confidence, lead companies to delay investment and hurt the global economy. The central bank leaders add, though, that so far there’s scant evidence that this has happened yet.
“What’s the effect on confidence?” European Central Bank President Mario Draghi says at a conference in Portugal. “What’s the effect on business investment? There are lessons from the past, and they are all very negative.”
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell notes that the Fed has heard of businesses postponing investment and hiring, and “those concerns seem to be rising.”
Attendance at the 2017 Saskatoon Exhibition was virtually the same as one year ago, dropping by two per cent.
A total of 205,4087 people entered the gates during the six-day event, Prairieland Park announced Monday. Attendance was down two per cent — 4,575 people — compared to 2016. Final-day attendance on Sunday was 36,576, up three per cent year-over-year.
“With much competition for leisure dollars, we are thankful to have the people of Saskatchewan choose our fair/event to support,” Prairieland marketing manager Kristy Rempel said in a statement.
The 2018 Exhibition is scheduled for Aug. 7-12.
FERC Pressed To Keep Fla. Pipeline Running
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 9:23 PM EST) -- A $4 billion natural gas pipeline project asked the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on Friday to quickly reissue certificates to the companies running the Southeastern U.S. project so they can keep operating when a two-day-old D.C. Circuit ruling takes effect Feb. 7.
The D.C. Circuit on Wednesday declined to review a panel decision finding that FERC hadn’t adequately analyzed the greenhouse gas emissions impact of the Southeast Markets Project, which includes a pipeline from Alabama to Florida. If FERC doesn’t take action before Feb. 7, the court’s...
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BEIJING (AP) — A Chinese court has sentenced the former Communist Party chief of the major northern Chinese province of Hebei to 15 years in prison on corruption charges.
The Intermediate People’s Court in the southeastern port city of Xiamen handed down the sentence to Zhou Benshun on Wednesday, saying it also confiscated 2 million yuan ($300,000) of his personal assets.
It said Zhou, 64, abused his position for personal gain while serving as the top official in the province just outside Beijing and in lower level jobs between 2000 and 2015. It said he and his relatives had scooped up a total of more than 40 million yuan ($5.8 million) in bribes and kickbacks resulting from real estate and construction deals, safety approvals, bank loans and work promotions.
DEKALB, Ill. (AP) — Nike Sibande scored 20 points and grabbed seven rebounds and Miami (OH) beat Northern Illinois 81-65 on Saturday afternoon.
Jalen Adaway added 17 points for the RedHawks (13-10, 6-4 Mid-American Conference) who have won four of their last five. Isaiah Coleman-Lands scored 16 points on 4 of 5 shooting from 3-point range and Bam Bowman had 10 points and six rebounds.
The Redhawks opened the game on a Sibande 3-pointer and led all the way, building to a 33-16 advantage with 5:08 left and were up 38-28 at the break.
Northern Illinois closed to 58-49 midway through the second half, but Coleman-Lands replied with three 3s in the span of four possessions and Dalonte Brown included a dunk to help push it to 71-51 with 6:15 left and the RedHawks cruised from there.
Justin Thomas scored 14 points off the bench for the Huskies (10-13, 3-7) who have lost three straight.
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Bitcoin is in the “mania” phase, with some people even borrowing money to get in on the action, regulator Joseph Borg said. “We’ve seen mortgages being taken out to buy bitcoin. … People do credit cards, equity lines,” he said. Bitcoin has been soaring …
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Dutch modern metallers Selfmachine have announced that the official lyric video for the song "Against The Flow" is out.
This is the first track taken from the upcoming album Societal Arcade which will be released worldwide on March 17th via Wormholedeath/The Orchard, Carlo Bellotti Publishing US and Aural Music.
Tracklisting:
“Against The Flow”
“Join The Hatetrain”
“Giddy-Up!”
“‘Normal’ People”
“Universe”
“No Cliché”
“Nothing’s Worth”
“Lifeblind”
“The Great Deception”
“The Valeyard”
“Superior”
“Avenge The Moment”
“Luminous Beings”
“Against The Flow” lyric video:
Multiple Myeloma is a cancer that few people have ever heard of, and that’s something the annual Kelowna Myeloma march is working to change.
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An MP whose 1970 election night interview went viral because of questions about her love life and "gorgeous red hair" has looked back on the conversation.
The now Baroness Janet Fookes from St Leonards, East Sussex, was elected MP for for Merton and Morden at the age of 34.
During the interview presenter Robin Day quizzed her on being unmarried and suggested she might find a match in the House of Commons.
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Halifax Regional Police are investigating after one of their marked police cars was involved in a collision on a busy downtown street.
According to police, officers were responding to an emergency call in the north end of Halifax when the crash happened around 5:20 p.m. Friday.
Police say the incident occurred at the intersection of Barrington and Cornwallis Streets and the vehicle had its emergency lights and sirens on at the time.
Noone was injured in the crash, but both vehicles were towed due to extensive damage.
Police note that additional officers responded to the original emergency call.
The investigation is on-going and police say it is yet to be determined if offences are warranted.
BEIJING—Economic data out of China indicated a slowdown in July as Beijing’s crackdown on property speculation and rising debt levels started to filter through into the world’s second-largest economy.
The pace of Chinese industrial output, retail and housing sales, and fixed-asset investment decelerated in July from the previous month, according...
Authorities say suspects in the 1999 shooting deaths of an Oklahoma couple and the abduction of their 16-year-old daughter and her friend "bragged" about photographing the girls while they were bound.
Sixty-six-year-old Ronnie Dean Busick was charged Monday with four counts of first-degree murder in the killing of Danny and Kathy Freeman of Craig County, and the disappearance of teenagers Lauria Bible and Ashley Freeman.
Oklahoma officials say two other suspects have died.
According to an affidavit, unnamed witnesses interviewed by investigators said the suspects abducted the girls, and that they had seen photos of them. Authorities believe the teenagers were eventually killed and might be buried in a pit in northeastern Oklahoma.
Lauria Bible's mother, Lorene Bible, says she believes "somebody knows where these girls are."
One of Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich‘s so-called “cardinal rules” is reportedly never to help out a Western Conference rival via trade, especially if said rival wears Purple and Gold.
Pop is said to be against any sort of Kawhi Leonard trade to the Los Angeles Lakers Lakers.
San Antonio is one postseason loss away from heading into a summer of deep uncertainty regarding their superstar forward.
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Homs, SANA-An army unit destroyed a gathering for ISIS terrorists to the east of the Fourth station in west Tadmur (Palmyra), killing tens of them and destroying a number of their vehicles, a military source told SANA on Monday.
Earlier, an army unit bombarded Jabhat al-Nusra terrorists’ gathering in the village of Um Sharshouh, about 18km north of Homs city in the countryside of Homs province, SANA reporter in the province said.
The source added that a number of terrorists were killed and injured. Terrorists Mustafa Ghaleb al-Ahdab, the leader of the so-called the Mortar Brigade in Jabhat al-Nusra terrorist organization, Mohammad Ali Efarah and Mohammad al-Sheikh Mustafa were among the killed terrorists.
Two mortar launchers and a machinegun-equipped SUV were destroyed .
A Central High School special education teacher has been named the 2017 Regional Educator of the Year by an advocacy group for people with disabilities. Arc of Northern Shenandoah Valley awarded its top prize to Megan Smith during its awards banquet in March.
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The Martin County Sheriff's Office helicopter unit was in the air Friday night and early Saturday morning when deputies spotted two teenagers attempting to break into cars. Martin County Sheriff's Office
EPIC and over 30 organizations urged the Director of National Intelligence Dan Coates to uphold a promise to provide a public estimate of how many Americans are caught up in NSA surveillance of foreign targets. The coalition, including EPIC, previously pushed for the estimate. Americans' communications are "incidentally" collected under section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, and the FBI searches this data without a warrant or judicial oversight. EPIC, in testimony before Congress and comments to the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board, has repeatedly called for greater oversight and transparency of surveillance authorities.
Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer is accusing Justin Trudeau of trying to buy his way out of a problem after the government announced a deal to buy the Trans Mountain pipeline assets from Kinder Morgan for 4.5 billion.
Meanwhile, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says the move belies the government’s attempts to position Canada as a leader on climate change.
TAIPEI, April 13 Uber Technologies Inc said it will resume its ride-hailing service in Taiwan on Thursday after "constructive talks" with island authorities.
"After constructive talks with transportation authorities, we are now partnering with licensed rental car companies to resume serving riders in Taipei," Uber said in a statement.
The resumption of service comes after the U.S.-based ride-hailing service suspended its operations on the island in February in its long-running dispute with island authorities over mounting fines. (Reporting by J.R. Wu; Editing by Christopher Cushing)
Tornado touching down to the south of Omaha.
Siouxland saw a beautiful Sunday but some parts of the area saw some severe storms develop. A storm caused a tornado to touch down just to the south of the viewing area.
There was severe weather across parts of eastern Nebraska Sunday evening. This picture is from the village of Dunbar about an hour south of Omaha.
There have been no reports of significant damage. Large hail was also reported in the area.
WASHINGTON — The Latest on the Senate's deliberations over a package of new Russia sanctions (all times EDT):
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The Senate has voted overwhelmingly to approve new sanctions against Russia to punish Moscow for meddling in the 2016 election and its aggression in other parts of the world.
The chamber passed the bipartisan sanctions legislation 97-2. The measure has been attached to a bill imposing penalties on Iran that the Senate is currently debating and also has strong support.
Lawmakers are taking action against Russia in the absence of a forceful response from President Donald Trump. The president has sought to improve relations with Moscow and rejected the implication that Russian hacking of Democratic emails tipped the election his way.
Kazakhstan teenager Arsan Arashov has been banned for two years after testing positive for the banned substance meldonium, the International Tennis Federation (ITF) announced on Thursday.
The 17-year-old, ranked 1,729th in the world, failed a test at an ITF event in Gandia, Spain in early July last year, with his suspension backdated to Sept. 30, 2016.
Meldonium is the drug that Russia's former world number one Maria Sharapova tested positive for at the 2016 Australian Open, leading to a two-year ban which was cut to 15 months on appeal.
Sharapova is set to make her comeback to the sport in Stuttgart on April 26, the day her suspension is lifted.
(Reporting by Ian Chadband; Editing by Ken Ferris)
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MUNICH (Reuters) - Fed-up with the grind of taking a bus or bike to work every day on congested streets in Munich, Benjamin David started swimming there instead.
The burly beer garden worker now packs his laptop and clothes into a waterproof bag which he puts on his back, dons his wetsuit and slides into the River Isar for his journey.
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"It is beautifully refreshing and also the fastest way," Benjamin David told Reuters Television.
"I used to go by bike or bus or car or on foot and you need much longer. Today the current was quite strong and I only needed about 12 minutes," he said.
However, in winter the river, which flows near the center of the Bavarian capital, can get chilly, at temperatures of about 4 degrees.
"I mostly do this in summer. I am a bit of a wimp, but you can also do it in winter, then I've got a longer wet suit," he said.
Jacob Josefson
Josefson is one of the longest tenured Devils – he’s one of four players left who played on the 2011-12 Stanley Cup team – but he’s coming off a season where he struggled with inconsistency and injuries. After several younger forwards getting extended looks in the second half of the season, it could make sense for the Devils to let Josefson walk to free up a roster spot.
TOKYO, March 19 (Reuters) - Japanese Government Bonds were little changed on Monday, with many Japanese market participants keeping to the sidelines ahead of their book-closing at the end of this month.
The market reaction was largely muted despite a fall in public support for Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe following suspicions of his involvement in a cronyism scandal.
The 10-year JGB futures gained 0.02 point to 150.89, clocking a meagre 11,673 lots in trading volume, the lowest since Christmas.
The benchmark 10-year JGB yield rose 0.5 basis point to 0.035 percent while the 20-year JGB yield was flat at 0.535 percent.
The 30-year JGB yield was also flat at 0.755 percent.
The Bank of Japan’s holdings of government debt rose to a record 449 trillion yen ($4.24 trillion), or 41.1 percent of all government debt at the end of December, data from the BOJ showed on Monday.
Historic school in danger of being partially demolished
TRENTON, Tenn. — A building from the 1800’s is in danger of being partially demolished.
Representatives from the State Building Commission took a tour of what use to be Rosenwald School in Trenton Friday, to see what condition it is in.
While residents from the community visited the school, in the hopes of keeping it.
Former graduate Hollis Skinner says the building is an important part of the town’s history.
The building was built back in 1853, with the last class graduating from Rosenwald School in 1968.
Residents hope the building can be used to benefit the community.
“We want to keep this building. It’s a very historic building and there is a lot of need for space. The building’s in good condition, it’s sound. It just hasn’t been maintained over the years,” Skinner said.
A report will be taken back to the State Building Commission, where the buildings fate will be decided.
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ST. LOUIS, Mo. _Just one week from today, the Total Solar Eclipse phenomenon, that hasn't happened here in 99 years, will take place! Everyone seems to be getting into the spirit of a stunning showcase from the skies.
Datra Herzog and Diane Miller tell us about the event and the special opening of the Rock Island Creamery at Head's Store in St. Albans.
Normally closed Mondays, Rock Island Creamery will open especially for the eclipse, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., August 21. In addition to the eclipse sundae, the creamery in Head`s Store will offer $0.99 cones, marking the 99 years since the last coast to coast solar eclipse!
2017 Total Solar Eclipse—special opening of the creamery
Rock Island Creamery at Head`s Store
August 21
11 a.m. until 2 p.m.
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The trial of two Baltimore police detectives who were once part of the corrupt Gun Trace Task Force is gaining national, even international attention. More than two dozen witnesses have testified in the federal racketeering trial of detectives Daniel Hersl and Marcus Taylor. Here to bring us up to date on the proceedings and their impact is reporter Justin Fenton.
Hornqvist (head) will be a game-time decision against the Avalanche on Monday.
Hornqvist appears to be no worse for wear after taking a puck to the head in Saturday's tilt versus Toronto -- including taking part in line rushes at practice. Prior to getting hurt, the winger had racked up eight points in eight games -- four of which were recorded on the power play. Even in a bottom-six role, the Swede continues to log minutes with the man advantage which gives him top-end fantasy value.
ALTHOUGH there are rumours that ABBA are considering getting together again for some form of official performance, the last time they played before a paying audience was some 35 years ago.
For those who love their music, there is a chance to enjoy a live version of all of the bands songs as the delightful duo of girl singers Voulez Vous will be appearing at Alberts Bar & Grill in Cabopino on the evening of Tuesday January 3.
Reservations are absolutely necessary although it won’t cost you much Money, Money, Money to become a Dancing Queen or Super Trooper whilst enjoying a fabulous meal and the great tribute to one of the world’s most successful acts.
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As fans are praying for Willie Nelson’s quick recovery, they fear what is to come.
Billboard reported that 84-year-old Nelson had to cut his concert short on Sunday night because he was experiencing breathing problems. He was only in the beginning parts of his show when he exited the stage during the performance at the USANA Amphitheatre in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Worried fans were relieved to find out that their idol was doing much better via a Twitter post:
This year there have been numerous rumors about the state of Willie Nelson’s health; especially because he has had no choice but to cancel a number of tour dates due to a peculiar illness that he never revealed to the public.
“I got up two or three times in the last couple of years and read the paper where I’d passed away, so I just wanted to let ’em know that’s a lot of horses–t” Nelson has previously said.
The best thing we can do right now is keep Willie in our thoughts and prayers!
March 31 Guangdong Qunxing Toys Joint-Stock Co Ltd
* Says it plans to acquire electric vehicle power battery firm for about 2.9 billion yuan ($421.24 million) via share issue
* Says it plans to raise up to 1.0 billion yuan to fund projects, acquisition
Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2ogNEI8
Further company coverage: ($1 = 6.8845 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
John Terry, the former England football captain, is to leave Aston Villa.
The Midlands club have recently failed to secure promotion to the Premier League, losing in the play-off final to Fulham.
A club statement said: "Aston Villa can confirm the club will part company with John Terry.
We would like to place on record our most sincere thanks for the effort and professionalism he showed with us last season.
John is a true leader and was everything and more that we hoped. Hugely popular and influential in the dressing room, he played a real captain’s role in creating the incredible bond the players shared with our supporters, and vice-versa.
We hope he looks back on his time with Villa fondly and we wish him the very best as his career moves forward."
At least 47 people die and 22 suffer injuries in road accident outside the town of Anjozorobe near Madagascar's capital. At least 47 people, including 10 children and a newly-wed couple, have been killed in a traffic accident north of Madagascar's capital, Antananarivo, according to police.
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PAPILLION, Neb. (AP) — Documents filed with Sarpy County indicate that Facebook may be considering building a data center in the area, which is already home to data centers for other large companies.
A company spokeswoman declined to comment, saying only that Facebook is evaluating potential data center sites.
Facebook has not confirmed the site, but the data center applications are signed by an LLC with the same California address as Facebook’s headquarters. Another address in the applications is that of a law firm that has previously represented Facebook in a number of acquisitions.
If the company selects the site south of Papillion (puh-PIHL’-yuhn), it’ll operate among Yahoo and Fidelity which also have data centers in the county.
Sarpy County Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Andrew Rainbolt says the data center could see a groundbreaking by this spring.
Most cameras are designed to capture scenes as faithfully as possible, but don't tell that to Dan Macnish. He recently built an instant camera, Draw This, that uses a neural network to translate photos into the sort of crude cartoons you would put on your school notebooks. Macnish mapped the millions of doodles from Google's Quick, Draw! game data set to the categories the image processor can recognize. After that, it was largely a matter of assembling a Raspberry Pi-powered camera that used this know-how to produce its 'hand-drawn' pictures with a thermal printer.
David Harold Eastman threatened to bash a public servant's head in with a baseball bat in an irate phone call about a payout, a court has heard.
Another former bureaucrat, told the ACT Supreme Court that Mr Eastman would sometimes become angry and abusive when frustrated by his dealings with the public service.
David Eastman is on trial for the murder of Colin Winchester. Photo: AAP
Mr Eastman is on trial before Acting Justice Murray Kellam accused of murdering Assistant Federal Police Commissioner Colin Winchester on January 10, 1989.
He has pleaded not guilty.
Mr Winchester was shot dead in his car after pulling into a neighbour's Deakin driveway.
WASHINGTON, March 30 Volkswagen AG said Thursday it has agreed to settle environmental claims from 10 U.S. states over its excess diesel emissions for $157.45 million as the world's largest automaker looks to move past the scandal.
The German automaker settlement covers states including New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and Washington and also covers some consumer claims. In 2016, VW reached a $603 million agreement with 44 U.S. states, but that settlement didn't cover claims resolved Thursday.
In total, VW has now agreed to spend up to $25 billion in the United States to address claims from owners, environmental regulators, states and dealers and to make buyback offers. (Reporting by David Shepardson)
The benchmark yield closed at a 16-month high of 7.17 per cent on Monday, with traders consolidating their positions ahead of the release of the consumer price index (CPI) inflation data on Tuesday. The 10-year yield closed eight basis points (bps) higher on Monday compared with Friday’s closing level — recording the highest single-day surge since September.
Expectation of a rise in the CPI inflation in November and uncertainty over the fiscal deficit have kept yields high over the last few weeks, bond dealers said. In its monetary policy, the RBI indicated that moderation in inflation observed in the first quarter of this fiscal has reversed, and there is a risk that this upward trajectory may continue in the near-term. RBI also said the impact of house rent allowance (HRA) by the Central government is expected to peak in December and the rise in international crude oil prices is likely to sustain. FE
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Nestled in the desirable lifestyle community of Boundary Bay sits this completely renovated four bedroom beachfront treasure with bright, modern interiors dominated by simple, cool white decor. Wide openings allow the entry of ample natural light, creating a seamless transition between indoor and outdoor dining and sitting areas. The views from this house are spectacular and the beach is literally just steps away. This home is an enticing mix of perfect location, beautiful home, stunning outside space and flexibility with a wonderful self contained nanny / living quarters with separate entrance. Only a handful of homes in Boundary Bay have a 'true' beachfront....this offering is an opportunity not to be missed.
One of the more alarming aspects of Donald Trump’s presidential campaign was his tacit embrace of violence as a legitimate tool at his rallies. In ways without precedent in modern American politics, the Republican candidate often seemed a little too eager to encourage vicious behavior.After one protester at a Trump rally was punched by one of the candidate’s supporters, for example, Trump declared, “Maybe he deserved to get roughed up.” On other occasions, Trump promised to “pay for the legal fees” for supporters who “knock the hell” out of protesters.And as we recently discussed, three protesters were physically assaulted at a Trump event in Kentucky in 2016, and they later filed suit, alleging the president bears some responsibility for encouraging the confrontation and insisting that inciting violence is not protected speech under the First Amendment.
A Soil Burn Severity Map shows how badly areas in the Columbia River Gorge were burned by the Eagle Creek fire, which started Sept. 2, 2017.(InciWeb)
Portland Ore-Experts and forest scientists say the burn may not be as bad as everyone expected. Engineers are still exploring the use of mulch and retaining walls to hold back slides during the winter. The popular hiking trails will still be closed until at least spring because of the damage and the need for repairs.
Foran High’s girls basketball team dropped a 58-46 decision to Wilbur Cross on Friday.
The Lions (6-11) were led by Mia Tunucci with 20 points, 12 rebounds, five assists and three steals.
Jasmine Lord and Laura Heenan each scored eight points.
Tyannah Tucker scored 14 points for Cross (14-4).
Wilbur Cross
Ricks 3-1-2-7 Thomas 4-1-4-9 McPherson 6-0-0-14 Tucker 2-0-0-4 Jefferson 3-4-4-11 Moore 3-0-0-6 Everette 1-1-2-3 Antis 2-0-1-4
Totals 24-7-13-58
Foran
Heenan 3-0-0-8 Inthapanhya 0-0-0-0 Jasmine Lord 2-4-4-8 Tunucci 9-1-3-20 Lucas 3-0-0-6 Collins 1-0-0-2 Jade Lord 1-0-2-2
Totals : 19-5-9-46
3-point goals: WC: McPherson 2, Jefferson Foran: Tunucci, Heenan 2
Wilbur Cross 19-12-10-15- 58
Foran High 6-14- 8- 18-46
RAF Benson has been awarded a grant of almost £50,000 by the Oxfordshire Play Association.
The money will pay for 96 stay-and-play sessions for parents and toddlers, 48 Saturday sessions for fathers and their children and two play days, all run by the association.
Henley MP John Howell said: “It is a great support to our armed forces and will be much enjoyed.”
Happ went 2-for-4 on Sunday and hit his sixth home run of the season, which is the most in the minor leagues.
No other player in the Pacific Coast League or International League has even five home runs, so Happ's power has been really impressive in the early going. The Cubs' No. 2 prospect, Happ could make his MLB debut later this season.
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1:27 Pasco Police Officer Adam Wright testifies
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0:52 Disruptive passenger banned from Delta after shouting about Trump
2:00 What is mumps and how does it spread?
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In 2016, the citizens of Oregon, and visitors to our fine state, did their best to embody the spirit of the place. We are a people of many contradictions: we love nature but we also love having dominion over nature.
Start the conversation, or Read more at OregonLive.com.
Feb 14 Universal Health International Group Holding Ltd
* Group is expected to record a loss for year ended 31 december 2016
* Expected results due to to a decrease in sales volume of group Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Enterprise customers desire flexibility, agility, self-service, and clean economics in their network infrastructure. Tata Communications has invested in an SD-WAN that meets these expectations, says
Bob Laskey, Senior VP and Regional Head of Americas, Tata Communications.
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Franson (upper body) is doubtful for Tuesday's home game against the Panthers, Eric Lear of the Blackhawks' official site reports.
This news came from Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville, who added, "He looked like he was in some pain out there," presumably referring to Friday's game against the Sabres, when Franson sustained the ailment and was limited to a season-low 8:48 of ice time. Consider the veteran day-to-day until further notice.
Not long ago, Nike Soccer unveiled the fourth edition of the Tech Craft pack, and today the newly released Hypervenom 3 has joined the collection along with its low-cut version. The Tech Craft edition features embossed Alegria leather for enhanced touch and a classy look.
The redesigned Flyknit Dynamic Fit collar is also present, using a dark green coloring that extends into the cleat. The strike zone comes in natural black, while the Nike branding is featured in volt green. The low-cut version is available for players who prefer a traditional sensation, with the same technical specifications from the high-coot boot.
The Nike Hypervenom 3 Tech Craft will be soon available at World Soccer Shop.
Palm Desert Finishes One-Shot Off State Golf Title
For the second consecutive year, Palm Desert High School’s boys golf team qualified for the state tournament.
Last year was the programs first-ever appearance and the Aztecs finished last in the six team tournament.
This year, Palm Desert finished one shot off first place shooting 4-over 359 at San Gabriel Country Club. Torrey Pines High School took first shooting 3-over 358.
CIF State Championship Palm Desert Individual Results (Par 71 course)
T4: Derrick Lie, E
T4: Charlie Reiter, E
T10: Chase Cadwallader, +1
T10: Raymond Navis, +1
T16: John Kim, +2
T36: Chris Wardrup, +7
Donald Trump furious over 'un-American' leaks
Reports: Trump team in 'constant contact' with Russian intelligence during campaign
Benjamin Netanyahu visits White House
Joint press conference at 12pm EST/ 5pm GMT
What you need to know about the visit
Vladimir Putin testing Trump?
President Donald Trump is hitting out at reports that his campaign aides were in "constant communication" with Russian intelligence officials last year, claiming leaks from US intelligence are "the real scandal".
Hours after Michael Flynn, Mr Trump's national security adviser, resigned after misleading the White House over conversations with the Russian ambassador to the US, reports emerged that the contacts with Russia were far more widespread.
Mr Trump says those reports are being fuelled by leaks from those with a vendetta against him. Meanwhile a Russian spy ship has been spotted off the East Coast, and it has emerged that Russia deployed a prohibited cruise missile.
There may be no more potent reminder of California’s humongous snowfall than the plows still clearing roads that snake across the state’s highest mountains as summer approaches.
× The Millennium Park Summer Film Series Lineup
Nick Digilio talks about the movies being shown at this year’s Millennium Park Film Series.
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Play3 Day' game
ROCKY HILL, Conn. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the Connecticut Lottery's "Play3 Day" game were:
6-5-0
(six, five, zero)
EDMONTON—A power outage hit more than 5,000 customers and shut off traffic lights during the evening rush hour on Wednesday.
At 5:16 p.m., EPCOR reported the outage in the neighbourhoods of Central McDougall and Queen Mary Park.
When my husband, who was not a veteran, was alive, we would go to the St. Johns Parade. When the American flag would go by, he always stood up and took his hat off and put his hand over his heart. If someone in front of him didn't, he would take their hat off and hand it to them.
I told my son about that and he said that now his dad would probably get punched. I certainly hope that isn't true.
Janet Smith, North Portland
A man has died following a disturbance in Leith early on New Year's Day.
Police said they were treating the death of the 30-year-old as murder.
He died at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary on Sunday evening after suffering serious injuries in the incident in Great Junction Street.
A 16-year-old boy and an 18-year-old man have been arrested in connection with the incident, which happened at around 02:00 on Sunday. They are expected to appear in court later.
Det Insp Graham Grant appealed for help from anyone with information which could help the police investigation.
He added: "My thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who has sadly passed away.
"A murder inquiry is now being carried out and there will continue to be a police presence in Leith as we conduct our investigation and provide support to the local community following these tragic events."
SHARE COPY LINK Ale-8-One introduced its first new flavor: Cherry Ale-8 in bottles will begin hitting the shelves on Thursday with six-packs coming on Friday. Janet Patton
Ale-8-One introduced its first new flavor: Cherry Ale-8 in bottles will begin hitting the shelves on Thursday with six-packs coming on Friday. Janet Patton
A 70-year-old man from Brøndby has been charged with ordering and paying for the abuse of hundreds of children online.
According to the prosecutor, the man ordered and paid for the live streaming of 346 instances of children being abused on the internet.
LAS VEGAS, N.M. (KRQE)– A group of brave plungers jumped into Storrie Lake in Las Vegas Sunday morning.
About a-hundred people jumped off the dock ten at a time while about 300 spectators looked on.
We’re told that water was about 33 degrees, just barely above freezing.
Evansville Police make an arrest in a string of home burglaries.
Destin Sveskia may have committed as many as 28 burglaries in the past few weeks.
The crimes reportedly happened on Evansville’s east and north east sides.
He was arrested after a family member says she caught Svesika stealing from her home.
Police say they found stolen items inside a home on Morgan Avenue and another home on old Boonville highway.
He face charges of burglary, resisting law enforcement, and a parole violation.
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A 190-pound Fresno dog named Fierce Warrior, who goes by "Joel," will compete in the renowned Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York City on Tuesday. The 3-year-old has competed in hundreds of dog shows - earning the accolades of No.
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Two 4th degree students from Boston have received their invitations from Kuk Sool Won Grandmaster Kuk Sa Nym to start testing for their master degrees.
To reach this stage the students have given almost 20 years of dedication to the Korean martial art.
Marian Meggat began taking part with her daughter in 1995.
Even though her daughter has stopped training due to family commitments, Marian’s granddaughter trains with her at the school.
Rysian Boyall started at the age of six.
Even when she moved away to university she still came back to train as often as possible.
She trains along side her brother who recently promoted to 4th degree.
The 5th degree testing can only be authorised and recommended by the Grandmaster, with the years of testing, the number of tests and final promotion all at the Grandmaster’s discretion.
Both can begin their testing in the summer.
Kerry Washington, Kim Kardashian West at the 2017 Forbes Women’s Summit in NYC
The 2017 Forbes Women’s Summit held recently on Tuesday afternoon (June 13) in New York City and the event was attended by several leading ladies including actress Kerry Washington, TV star Kim Kardashian West, show host Tamron Hall and more. During the event, Kerry Washington opened up about her work with the Allstate Foundation’s Purple Purse program […]
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Performance-minded car buyers know exactly what they want. Sometimes, though, they're not sure exactly what car fits the bill. We're here to help.Autoblog's Car Finder uses powerful filters to narrow down what can be an overwhelming amount of choices. Selecting the "Performance" filter eliminates anything that won't rev you up. But the real beauty of the Car Finder is that you can plug in as many additional criteria as you need.The list is easy to pare down by using price, vehicle size, vehicle style or type, and transmission filters. Plug in as many filters as you want to narrow down the list even further. If you don't get any results, try taking a filter off. You may have accidentally selected a combination of attributes that doesn't match any car on sale.Good luck, and we hope you find the perfect car to satisfy your high-performance lifestyle.
PHILADELPHIA — LaVar Ball had some public criticism of the Lakers, now team president Earvin “Magic” Johnson has some advice for Ball’s son. Lonzo Ball had a strong game in...
BEIRUT Eight Syria Civil Defence workers died on Saturday when an air strike hit their office in northern Hama province, the rescue service said on its Twitter page.
Also known as the White Helmets, the civil defence rescue service operates in opposition-held parts of Syria.
The civil defence centre was in Kafr Zeita, a town in rebel-held northern Hama province, which came under intense aerial bombardment on Saturday, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights war monitor said.
Backed by Russian air strikes and Iranian-backed militias, the Syrian army is waging an offensive against rebel areas north of government-held Hama city, reversing insurgent gains made last month.
(Reporting by Lisa Barrington; Editing by Robin Pomeroy)
MOSCOW (Sputnik) — Bulgaria’s Defense Ministry needs 12 MiG-29A jets and three MiG-29UB trainers to be repaired, the Kommersant newspaper said.
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The ministry was reported to have offered Russian Aircraft Corporation MiG a $49 million four-year contract for maintenance of the jets.
Soviet-made MiGs amount to a huge part of Bulgaria's combat aircraft fleet. Their replacement with newer NATO-compatible fighter jets has been on the agenda of the country's authorities over the past decade.
In February, media reported that Sofia had signed a deal with Russian aircraft company MiG to repair its aircraft citing the company's Director General Ilya Tarasenko. However, the Bulgarian Defense Ministry has denied this information.
Traffic is pictured on Floyd Avenue at Millbrook Avenue in Modesto, Calif. on Thursday morning, March 15, 2018. Signal lights have been installed at the intersection for quite some time and have not been turned on. Joan Barnett Lee jlee@modbee.com
Mountain biking in Sedona and skydiving at the Grand Canyon now can be experienced through two new virtual reality videos available through the Arizona Office of Tourism.
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In "several hundred" domestic markets -- not New Orleans, y'all -- Popeyes offers delivery service and it's helping the company's bottom line, according to Bloomberg.com.
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen "posted a surprise gain in same-store sales in the U.S. last quarter," Bloomberg noted and that will likely lead the company to begin "accelerating the roll-out of delivery across the United States in the coming months."
Popeyes has been available for delivery on various services, such as ezCater.com, but not in New Orleans.
Individual franchises in New Orleans do offer delivery on various services, such as one in Harvey on Waitr.com, which is a Louisiana-based company.
Police officer yells at mother for leaving children in hot car
A Vancouver police officer scolded a mother for leaving her children, ages 3 and 6, in a hot car while she grocery shopped on the afternoon of July 3. Police said they received multiple emergency calls about two children, who were said to be in distress while alone inside the locked car as the alarm also went off. The mother was reportedly inside the grocery store for 20 minutes.
Look at poor Andrew Wiggins as he realizes, a beat too late, that Lebron James has indeed had the audacity to do what he just did.
There he is.
Where have I seen this face before?
A man was arrested for drugs after police say he locked himself in a bathroom for two hours.
It happened in Mason County on Friday.
The sheriff’s office says they were called to the Airport Shell gas station on US-10 shortly after 8 in the evening.
Deputies were told that there was man locked in the bathroom for two hours.
When deputies were able to talk to him they say he had an uncapped syringe and spoon that contained suspected heroin.
The 36-year-old from Ludington was arrested for possession of heroin.
Greene will join the Los Angeles organization as a member of the scouting department -- ending his 12-year professional career, LA Kings Insider Jon Rosen reports.
After three years with Edmonton, Greene spent nine seasons with the Kings -- racking up a total of 615 NHL games in which he registered 17 goals and 63 assists. During the 2016-17 campaign, the 34-year-old saw action in just 26 outings -- in part due to injuries -- so it should come as little surprise he is ready to enter the next phase of his career in hockey.
Climber on Statue of Liberty Base After Anti-ICE Banner Hung
sic People Taken Into Custody
NEW YORK (AP) – Several people who hung a banner calling for abolishing Immigration and Customs Enforcement from the Statue of Liberty’s pedestal on the Fourth of July have been arrested, and authorities say a person is scaling the statue’s base.
National Park Service spokesman Jerry Willis says the climber was at the base beneath the statue’s foot Wednesday afternoon.
Willis says police are atop the base, advising the climber to go down.
It’s unclear whether the climb is related to the earlier banner demonstration.
Willis says at least six people were taken into custody then. He says federal regulations prohibit hanging banners from the monument.
The banner said “Abolish I.C.E.,” referring to part of the Department of Homeland Security.
ICE officers arrest and deport immigrants who are in the United States illegally, among other duties.
Walmart will begin offering to subsidize college tuition for its 1.5 million workers in the United States, joining a growing list of companies that are helping employees pay for higher education as a perk in a tight labor market . From a report:A handful of other companies, including Starbucks and Amazon, also offer tuition support.
FA seeking information over Manchester derby incident
The Football Association has confirmed it is seeking information from both Manchester clubs following a reported incident in the Old Trafford tunnel after Sunday's derby.
Players and officials from both clubs are said to have been involved, but referee Michael Oliver did not witness the incident and has not filed a report.
Manchester City ultimately edged their rivals United 2-1 courtesy of goals from David Silva and Nicolas Otamendi, stretching their lead at the top the Premier League to 11 points.
It also meant Pep Guardiola's side became the first to win 14 consecutive top-flight games in a single season.
Geoffrey Baram is set to join Credit Suisse as a managing director in Hong Kong. He was previously at Morgan Stanley as an executive director in the corporate finance department.
Credit Suisse declined to comment on the hire.
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Receiver Odell Beckham Jr. remains with the Giants, and remain with the Giants he will, for at least another year.
Via Kim Jones of NFL Media, coach Pat Shurmur said Tuesday the Beckham “absolutely” will be part of the team in 2018.
Shurmur added that he and Beckham have talked “often,” and that Beckham physically isn’t ready to participate in the team’s voluntary minicamp after last year’s season-ending leg injury.
The reality remains that the Giants and Beckham at some point will need to come to terms on a new contract. If they don’t, Beckham possibly won’t participate in any on-field activities. Which keeps a possible trade at least on the radar screen; if the Giants aren’t willing to give Beckham the contract he wants, the Giants need to send him to a team that will.
× Woman arrested after being caught on elevator camera kicking dog
FLORIDA– A woman has been arrested after surveillance video from an elevator surfaced and showed her repeatedly kicking a small dog.
Police said the incident happened September 20 inside an elevator in Aventura, according to WBAL.
Keevonna Wilson, 24, was arrested on an animal cruelty charge, and the dog was removed by Miami-Dade Animal Services and received medical treatment.
According to the dog’s medical report, the dog appeared to be in good health, but appeared to be in pain when its abdomen and lower back were touched. The report also said that the dog had bruises on its abdominal area.
PARIS, Aug 14 (Reuters) - A French citizen was killed during an attack by suspected jihadists on a restaurant in Burkina Faso's capital, said a statement issued on behalf of French Foreign Affairs minister Jean-Yves Le Drian.
"The minister presented his condolences to the victims of the attack, which included one French national who died at the scene," said the statement. No further details were given regarding the identity of the French victim.
Le Drian had also discussed the situation in Ouagadougou with his Burkina Faso counterpart, the statement said.
At least 18 people were killed and several wounded during the raid on the restaurant in Burkina Faso's capital overnight, although security forces shot dead both attackers and freed people trapped inside the building. (Reporting by Sudip Kar-Gupta; Editing by Alison Williams)
× Two Arrested for Home Burglary in Schuylkill County
MAHANOY CITY — Two men are locked up for a burglary early Monday morning in Schuylkill County.
Police arrested Rashawn Gass, 29, and John Heemaneth, 30, both of Tamaqua.
Officers tell us the pair ransacked the living room of a home along East Mahanoy Avenue in Mahanoy City around 1:30 a.m.
The homeowners gave police a description of one of the men and a getaway vehicle. Tamaqua police spotted the vehicle a short time later and arrested the two men.
Both were charged with burglary, criminal trespass, receiving stolen property, and identity theft. Gass also faces drug charges.
They are locked up in the Schuylkill County jail.
March 29 Sichuan Golden Summit Group Joint stock Co Ltd :
* Says it will set up three wholly owned subsidiaries in Emeishan City, which will be engaged in limestone mining and calcium oxide deep processing as well as logistics transportation business respectively
* Says the limestone mining unit will be capitalized at 8 million yuan
* The calcium unit will be capitalized at 3 million yuan
* The logistics unit will be capitalized at 1.5 million yuan
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Louisiana man sues police and city, says shooting unjust
SHREVEPORT, La. (AP) — A north Louisiana man is suing over a March 2017 police shooting, saying it was unjustified.
Brian Poole says Shreveport Police Cpl. Joe Briceno was wrong to shoot him following a low-speed chase. KTBS-TV reports Poole seeks unspecified damages from Briceno and the city of Shreveport.
Video shows Briceno was shot after getting out of his pickup and reaching into the truck bed. Briceno, screaming instructions, fired six shots, hitting Poole four times. Poole didn't have a gun
City lawyers haven't yet answered the lawsuit.
A Caddo Parish grand jury reviewed the shooting and cleared Briceno.
Poole subsequently pleaded guilty to criminal charges of aggravated flight from an officer and is serving a two-and-a-half year sentence.
Poole was in a coma for 38 days and remains in a wheelchair.
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CRESTVIEW, Fla. — A Florida man arrested for destroying a liquor store under construction told police he was Alice in Wonderland and that a “hookah-smoking caterpillar” ordered him to attack the site.
Crestview police said in a post on Facebook that Matthew Horace Jones is accused of breaking into a fenced-in area and using a forklift to cause more than US$100,000 in damage. He faces grand theft felony and other charges.
Witnesses called 911 and police went to the site. The police report says Jones aimed the forklift toward officers, who stopped him at gunpoint.
Police quoted Jones as identifying himself as Alice in Wonderland, blaming the attack on “a hookah-smoking caterpillar” and saying that he had a problem with “building a place to sell alcohol.”
No lawyer is listed for him.
The environmental campaigner, the Green Party's only Westminster MP, said she would not stand for re-election to her post at the party conference in September.
Ms Lucas has represented Brighton Pavilion in the House of Commons since 2010 and returned for a second spell as leader on a joint ticket with Jonathan Bartley in 2016.
In a newspaper article yesterday, the former MEP said she had faith that a new leadership team "will step up to the challenge that our increasingly febrile times present".
Under the rules of the party, leaders are elected to serve a two-year term, with the Lucas-Bartley joint ticket securing more than 86% of the vote to succeed Natalie Bennett.
Ms Lucas wrote: "I won't be seeking nominations to be a candidate in this year's leadership election, when the process starts on Friday, but instead will be focusing even more on work in Parliament and in my Brighton constituency.
Rome (AFP) - Serie A club Fiorentina announced that their training ground will be renamed in tribute to former captain Davide Astori, who died aged 31 earlier this month.
Fiorentina rename training ground after Davide Astori
The Italian international died suddenly in his hotel room before a match at Udinese on March 4.
The team's training ground will be renamed the 'Centro Sportivo Davide Astori'.
"We've made this decision because that was his home," said Fiorentina president Mario Cognini.
"He went there every day for training and used to spend time there with his family too. We believe that honouring him in this way is the right thing to do."
Astori's number 13 shirt was retired by the club, where he had played for three years.
The centre-back came through the youth system at AC Milan before spending eight years at Cagliari, while he also had a loan spell at Roma.
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J. Cole’s fifth album, KOD, has broken Apple Music’s record for streams in the first 24 hours in the US with 64.5 million streams on its first day, Apple tells The Verge. KOD surpassed the previous record holder, Drake’s Views, by nearly 1 million streams. Seven out of the top 10 most streamed songs in a 24-hour period on Apple Music are now from KOD.
Apple Music pulled in 66 percent of the first-day streaming market share for KOD in the US, and 60 percent worldwide, continuing its run of major first-week streaming totals when it comes to hip-hop and R&B artists. Somehow Apple Music — which has 120 million fewer users than Spotify — continues to give its top competitor trouble with releases in the world’s most popular genre of music.
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New Delhi: The Greek god of Bollywood, Hrithik Roshan is eyeing January 25 to surprise his fans with 'Kaabil'. The film will portray him and Yami Gautam for play visually impaired couple for the first time ever on-screen.
Hrithik shared yet another motion poster of 'Kaabil' on Twitter which shows him in a tough, gritty avatar with glimpses of Yami in it too. The film is surely going to have a Sanjay Gupta stamp on it as he is helmer of this thriller. He wished everyone a happy new year with this poster.
HAPPY NEW YEAR beautiful people!! This year. Arise. Stand for what's right and #BeKaabil. https://t.co/oDTFs7I24u — Hrithik Roshan (@iHrithik) January 1, 2017
'Kaabil' will be clashing with Shah Rukh Khan's 'Raees' on January 25, 2017. The trailer, songs and teaser, all have impressed the viewers so far.
So, are you ready for it?
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Holiday went off for 37 points (16-21 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five assists, four rebounds, four steals, and one block in 41 minutes during Monday's 130-123 loss to the Rockets.
Holiday matched his career high in made field goals and finished with a season high in scoring. This was the third time Holiday has swiped four steals or more in 2017-18, the fourth occasion in which he scored 30-plus points, and the fifth that he sank four or more treys. Moreover, three of those 30-point performances have come during the last five contests, with two (including tonight) during tilts that Anthony Davis (groin) was out. Holiday's assist numbers have dipped due to sharing playmaking responsibilities with DeMarcus Cousins and Rajon Rondo, but the former Bruin guard is enjoying his most efficient campaign as a scorer.
Satteri made 26 saves in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Red Wings.
Satteri has won three consecutive games, but don't get too excited. He's beaten the Isles, Sabres and Wings -- not exactly the cream of the crop. Still, a starter is a starter and his confidence is growing. Satteri is worth slotting into your lineup while the main kitties are hobbled.
COLONIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The Colonie Police Department is asking for help from the public to locate a woman missing since Friday evening.
Police say 48-year-old Eileen Rainville, from South Glens Falls, was last seen in the area of Central Avenue near California Avenue in the Town of Colonie around 8:55 p.m. on Friday.
Police say Rainville has mental health issues and is known to walk great distances and her destination is unknown. It is possible she is not taking her medications.
Rainville is 5’1″ and approximately 130 pounds with sandy/grey-colored hair. She was last seen wearing a long black winter coat.
Anyone who has seen Rainville is asked to contact the Colonie Police Department at 518-783-2744.
FILE - In this June 14, 2005 file photo, former U.S. Army deserter to North Korea, Charles Jenkins, together with his daughters Mika, rear left, and Brinda at Narita International Airport, east of Tokyo. Jenkins, who married a Japanese abductee and lived in Japan after their release in the 2000s, has died. He was 77. Itsuo Inouye, File AP Photo
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Blanchard Valley Hospital has earned high marks for patient safety. The nonprofit Leapfrog group gave the hospital an “A” grade on its Spring 2018 Hospital Safety Score results. It’s the sixth time the hospital has earned an A grade from the organization.
Leapfrog uses 27 measures of publicly available data to calculate its score. Blanchard Valley is one of 750 hospitals across the nation to get an A.
Summer Grilling and a Must-Make Marinade with Chef Scott Teal
Cilantro, some fresh garlic, a minced jalapeno, and orange juice help set the foundation for an incredible summer marinade Chef Scott Teal introduced on KDLT News Today. Check out his recipe for flank steak on the grill and all of the wonderful ways you might serve it up in the link above!
Recipe for Carne Asada
2 Limes juiced, 1 Orange juiced, 2 T Garlic, 1/2 C Cilantro, 1 Tsp Cumin, 1/2 Tsp Salt, 1/4 Tsp Black Pepper, 1/4 C Olive Oil, 1 Jalapeno minced, 2 Tbsp Cider Vinegar
Marinate 2 pound flank steak 4 hours or overnight. Grill over medium high heat 4 minutes on each side. Remove from grill and cover with foil for 10 minutes. Slice across the grain and enjoy.
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Mbappe burst onto the scene for Monaco midway through last season and has quickly become the most sought after striker in Europe.
Real Madrid are one of a number of teams who are interested in signing the 18-year-old, along with Arsenal and French giants Paris Saint-Germain, in what would be a world record fee of over £100million.
Lebouef believes Mbappe has the attributes to become one of the best players in the world and even reach the heights of Real goal machine Ronaldo.
"He has everything," Leboeuf said on ESPN FC.
One teen was killed and another wounded in a shooting near a charter school in the Austin neighborhood on the West Side, Chicago police said.Police said the shooting took place at about 9:11 a.m. in the 1100-block of North Lamon Avenue near YCCS-West Youth Connection Charter School.One of the shooting victims ran into the school for safety. One victim has been pronounced dead and the other transported to Stroger Hospital in stable condition with a gunshot wound to the leg.No one is in custody.
The Philippines has cancelled an Australian nun’s missionary visa for engaging in political activity and has given her 30 days to leave the country.
Filipino President Rodrigo Duterte had ordered an investigation into 71-year-old Sister Patricia Fox as an “undesirable” foreigner.
Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente said in a statement on Wednesday that the Bureau of Immigration’s board of commissioners had canceled Fox’s visa and ordered her to leave due to “her involvement in partisan political activities.”
Fox could not be immediately be contacted for comment on Wednesday.
Fox is a coordinator of a Philippine congregation of Roman Catholic nuns called Notre Dame de Sion and has lived in the Philippines for almost 30 years.
The gossip web site reports that the footage features Eddie along with his brother Alex and son Wolfgang rehearsing. The legendary guitarist is said to have invited videographer, Andrew Bennett, to capture the footage for a possible DVD or video project but was unhappy with the results.
The site says that following a dispute over payment, Van Halen settled with Bennett in 2015 and acquired the rights to the footage but Eddie claims in legal documents that Bennett is attempting to sell the footage and released a trailer for it on his 5150vault.com website.
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A brush fire in Pueblo on Monday afternoon revealed human remains, police said.
The Pueblo Fire Department was called about 1:35 p.m. to the 800 block of Gruma Road near Fountain Creek on a brush fire.
As firefighters extinguished the blaze, which was near a train bridge over Fountain Creek and east of Gruma Road, the remains of the body were spotted, said police, who were called to the scene. They believe the skeletal remains to be that of a man.
It’s not clear how long the remains have been in the area. An investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call Pueblo Crime Stoppers at 719-542-7867 (STOP).
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NAIROBI, July 4 (Reuters) - Kenya’s finance ministry is looking into ways of selling Treasury bonds through private placement, a copy of a letter it sent to fund managers showed on Wednesday.
Finance ministry officials did not immediately respond to a request for comment by Reuters. The East African nation has been selling government bonds through open auctions conducted by the central bank.
“The National Treasury is planning issuance of Treasury bonds through private placement,” the letter, which invited the managers to a meeting on Friday, said.
“The purpose of the meeting will be to undertake a market sounding exercise... towards the issuance and to discuss and agree on the bonds pricing methodology,” the letter added.
SAN ANTONIO — Authorities say an armed man who ran from security at a hotel in downtown San Antonio and tried to force his way into a room has been shot and killed by officers who confronted him.
Police Chief William McManus says hotel personnel became suspicious as the man wandered the lobby early Tuesday.
McManus says he fled to upper floors, attempted to enter one room and was confronted by two officers on the seventh floor.
The situation escalated and the officers fired, killing the unidentified suspect. It's not clear what prompted police to shoot.
McManus says the suspect was not a hotel guest and appeared to be a laborer based on the clothes he was wearing.
The incident drew a heavy police presence downtown, with some blocks closed to traffic.
GREEN, Ohio (WHBC) – A Green High School student is being questioned by the Summit County Sheriff’s Office after apparently making threats against the school Friday morning.
The sheriff’s office says the 17-year-old was never at the school Friday, but the building was searched anyway.
The building was locked down for about two hours.
The teen could face criminal charges.
Hollow victory for Bengals
CINCINNATI — Andy Dalton completed his first 10 passes, one for a touchdown, and the Bengals were on their way to another home victory over a division rival. And then? An uncomfortably long offseason. Dalton was sharp early, and Rex Burkhead ran for two touchdowns in Cincinnati's fifth straight home win over the Ravens. The Bengals missed the playoffs for the first time in six years. "It's weird sitting up here after winning the last game and not going to the playoffs," said Dalton, who had made the post­season in each of his first five NFL seasons.
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Halifax Regional Police have laid a charge of sexual assault against a former teacher from the Halifax area.
Police say they've charged John Wayne Merrimen, 70, with one count of sexual assault relating to a complaint about alleged incidents from approximately 40 years ago.
At that time, Merrimen was 30 years old and working as a teacher at a school in the Halifax area. The complaint involved a 13-year-old girl who was known to him.
Police learned of the incidents when the complainant came forward to them in May 2017.
Police said they arrested Merrimen on Mar. 14 without incident and laid the charge.
His lawyer, Stan MacDonald, appeared on his behalf in Halifax provincial court on Tuesday but declined to comment on the case.
The case was set over until May 22 so lawyers have time to receive disclosure documents.
DAMASCUS, Syria—A plane carrying members of a Syrian delegation who attended talks in Sochi, Russia earlier this week, came under a missile attack while attempting to land at the Damascus International Airport on Friday. On board the plane were Armenian members of the Syrian parliament who took part in the Sochi talks.
Jirair Reisian, a member of the Syrian parliament told the Aleppo-based Kantsasar newspaper that the fist missile fell few meters away from the plane and was followed by two other missiles.
“Fortunately, no one was hurt in the attack. The plane was not damaged, either. The security forces took necessary measures and members of the delegation were safely accompanied out of the plane and the airport,” Reisian said.
Reisian was joined by fellow Syrian lawmaker Nora Airsian and the Primate of the Armenian Diocese of Damascus Bishop Armash Nalbandian during the talks in Sochi.
NEW HAVEN, Conn. — A federal lawsuit alleges the U.S. Army has issued less-than-honorable discharges for potentially thousands of service members without adequately considering the effects of post-traumatic stress disorder and other mental health conditions.
Two Army veterans from Connecticut who served in Iraq and Afghanistan say in the lawsuit filed Monday in New Haven that they were wrongly denied honorable discharges.
They say a review board set up to give veterans a second chance often doesn’t do an adequate job in considering PTSD and related conditions. Acting Army Secretary Robert Speer is named as the defendant.
Students and professors with the Yale Law School Veterans Legal Services Clinic filed the case on behalf of the veterans. They are seeking class-action status.
An Army spokesman said the branch doesn’t generally comment on pending litigation.
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April 12 Panmure Gordon & Co Plc
* Publication and posting of the scheme document
* Patric Johnson will step down as chief executive officer upon scheme becoming effective and will leave Panmure Gordon
* Bidco intends to appoint Ian Axe to role of chief executive from effective date, subject to regulatory approval. Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom: +91 80 6749 1136)
Former Baltimore Ravens tight end Todd Heap was behind the wheel of a truck that accidentally struck and killed his 3-year-old daughter Friday, police confirmed.
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The incident occurred about 3:45 p.m. at Heap’s home in Mesa, Arizona, the Arizona Republic reported.
The child was in the driveway of the home when Heap moved a truck forward, striking her, police said. She was taken to a local hospital, where she was pronounced dead, police said.
Heap, 37, was born in Mesa and starred in football at Arizona State University, where he was a two-time All-Pac-10 selection, the Arizona Republic reported. After being selected as a first-round pick in 2001, he played professionally for the Baltimore Ravens until 2010, finishing his career with the Arizona Cardinals in 2011 and 2012. He was an All-Pro selection at tight end in 2003 and was inducted into the Ravens’ Ring of Honor in 2014.
Mesa police said impairment was not a factor, the Arizona Republic reported.
A judge has dismissed the state of Tennessee's lawsuit against the federal government over the refugee resettlement program.
The Republican-led Tennessee General Assembly filed the lawsuit in March 2017, arguing the refugee program is forcing the state to spend money on additional services, including healthcare and education.
In his dismissal order Monday, U.S. District Judge S. Thomas Anderson said it's speculative for Tennessee to contend it might lose $7 billion annually in federal Medicaid money if it refuses to spend state money on refugee services through Medicaid.
The lawsuit didn't have the backing of state Attorney General Herbert Slatery or Republican Gov. Bill Haslam.
The Thomas More Law Center filed the lawsuit for free.
Senate Speaker Randy McNally says lawmakers are discussing appeal options with their attorneys.
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"[We are] giving them skill sets they need to help them change their behavior," Restoring Lives founder Shanita Jones explained.
As exterior refurbishment of the Cathedral of Saint Peter nears its conclusion, Bishop Joseph C. Bambera blessed the newly gilded cross at the top of the church.
Also pictured, from left, are Monsignor Thomas M. Muldowney, Vicar General of the Diocese; Don Walsh of Walsh Sheet Metal; and Frank Semanski, Diocesan Secretary for Property and Risk Management.
Maintenance of the exterior furnishings of the adjacent Cathedral rectory and the Chancery building across the street are also being completed.
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Drones capable of detecting sharks and helping save stranded swimmers are being used by lifeguards in Australia.
The Westpac Little Ripper drones use the artificial intelligence software, Shark Spotter, to distinguish between sharks and other marine life. An on-board siren warns swimmers of a nearby shark.
Human lifeguards still need to physically retrieve those in trouble.
BBC Click's Nick Kwek reports.
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As most of us in the LGBTQ community now realize, complacency is no longer an option and social progress that seemed inevitable is no longer a given. Nonetheless, the march towards LGBTQ equality continues.
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LONDON (Reuters) - Chevron has started a process for the sale of a number of its oil and gas fields in the central North Sea region, a company spokeswoman said in a statement.
FILE PHOTO: The logo of Chevron is seen at the company's office in Caracas, Venezuela April 25, 2018. REUTERS/Marco Bello
“A decision has been taken to initiate the process of marketing all our UK Central North Sea assets,” she said.
The assets include the Alba, Alder, Captain, Elgin/Franklin, Erskine, and Jade fields as well as the Britannia platform and its satellites.
The Mountain Volleyball Club under-14 Black team played up an age division and won the silver medal at the Ontario Volleyball Association McGregor Cup Championship B tournament.
The team finished first in their pool, stayed sharp against the Milton Edge in the quarter-finals and defeated E381 Alisa 25-11 and 25-15 in the semifinals.
In the gold medal match, Evolution Invasion won a close three set match.
The Black team is coached by Dave Lightfoot of Hamilton, Julie Entwistle of Ancaster and Christian Hollingshead of Hamilton.
GREENVILLE, Del. (AP) — A Delaware man wounded in an attack at a New Year’s Eve celebration in Istanbul says he survived the attack by playing dead.
William Jacob Raak told NBC News he survived the attack by playing dead and staying silent and motionless, even after being shot.
WCAU-TV (http://bit.ly/2i0RQ8g ) reports that Raak’s brother says the 35-year-old, a small business owner from Greenville, Delaware, called around 7:30 p.m. ET on New Year’s Eve to say he’d been shot in the leg. Michael Raak says his brother was visiting friends in Istanbul.
Istanbul Gov. Vasip Sahin has said the attacker, armed with a long-barreled weapon, killed a policeman and a civilian outside the Reina club before entering and firing at people partying inside. At least 39 people, mostly foreigners, were killed.
Lexi Thompson reacts to her chip shot on the 18th hole during the final round of the QBE Shootout golf tournament at Tiburón Gulf Club in Naples, Fla., Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017. Naples Daily News via AP Logan Newell
× ‘The Long Haul’: Trucker Finn Murphy shares stories from three decades on the road
Dave Hoekstra visits with long haul trucker Finn Murphy, author of The Long Haul: A Trucker’s Tales of Life on the Road, and they discuss Murphy’s 30-plus years on the road as a trucker and mover. the unique connection to people forged by moving their belongings across the country, how being on the road gives you a different appreciation for things at home, and more.
Fountain Police: Father Stabs Son At KOA Campground Police in Fountain say a man from Florida is in custody after allegedly stabbing his son in a New Year's Eve fight at a KOA campground. HOV Lanes On I-25 & Boulder Turnpike Now Require Extra Passenger Your car may will now become a bit more cramped if you plan to use HOV lanes for free.
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April 10 IDT Corp:
* Straight Path Communications-on april 9, co, idt corp entered into binding term sheet in connection to investigation by federal communications commission
* Straight Path Communications - idt to pay co $16 million, straight path communications will transfer to idt its ownership interest in straight path ip group
* Straight Path Communications - under term sheet, stockholders of co to receive 22 percent of proceeds received by unit from license of patent rights held by unit Source text - bit.ly/2nyFnje Further company coverage:
× A percentage of people think ‘drink responsibly’ means looking cool while drinking
You’ve probably seen those ads promoting beer or vodka and the end usually says somewhere “please drink responsibly.”
Well, it looks like most customers aren’t really connecting with the message. In fact, they’ve been misunderstanding it all this time.
A new study found that 24% of consumers thought “how to drink responsibly” meant “looking cool when you drink.” Twenty-one percent thought it meant “drinking the right kind of alcohol.” Eight percent thought it urged people to drink more, rather than less.
These “responsible drinking” campaigns have actually been around since the early 70’s!
LONDON (AP) — British police are investigating an acid attack at a London club that led to a mass evacuation.
Police said Monday 12 people were treated in hospitals for burns. None of the injuries was said to be life-threatening. Two men in their 20s were in serious but stable condition.
Police say the problem at the Mangle nightclub in east London started with a dispute between two groups of people that escalated when a male suspect sprayed a "noxious substance" directly at two men.
Roads in the area were closed and a hazardous material response team rushed to the scene.
The substance hasn't yet been identified.
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader said, “BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia will have to face a case if she fails to show evidence of corruption in the Padma Bridge project.”
The AL leader came up the warning while speaking at a function in the city on Monday.
Obaidul Quader, also the Road Transport and Bridges Minister, said, “The Padma Bridge is now a visible reality. You (Khaleda Zia) cannot halt the progress of the Padma Bridge by telling lies. 40 percent of work of the Padma Bridge has already been completed and it will be finally completed in due time.”
Criticising the remark made by Khaleda Zia, Quader said, “Prove that there is a corruption in the Padma Bridge project or face case.”
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in a recent speech said corruption is being held in the Padma Bridge project.
The ruling Awami League organised the function to make the January 5 programme successful.
Pope Francis Suggests Translation Change To The Lord's Prayer Last week, Pope Francis weighed in on how the line "lead us not into temptation" in the Lord's Prayer might be improved. NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with Rev. James Martin, editor-at-large of America Magazine, about the translation changes Pope Francis has proposed.
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The Jets are remaking their wide receiver corps this year with Brandon Marshall and Eric Decker leaving the team and a pair of rookies joining the club in the draft.
One of those rookies hasn’t been on the field much since being selected in the third round, however. Jets coach Todd Bowles said Wednesday that ArDarius Stewart is recovering from surgeries on his thumb and groin that were the result of injuries suffered before he came to the team.
Stewart is expected to be ready to return to the field during training camp, but missing Organized Team Activities and minicamp will likely slow his transition to the pro ranks. That’s not great news for the Jets, who were likely looking for Stewart to make early contributions while playing behind Quincy Enunwa and Robby Anderson.
The Jets also picked Chad Hansen in the fourth round and Bowles said he’s been dealing with a sore knee that is also not expected to be an issue in training camp.
CCTV has been released of a man police believe could help them with an investigation into the theft of Christmas lights.
On Thursday November 23, a slim male, aged in their late 20s, described as 5ft 6, with short dark hair and described as wearing white trainers, a dark blue tracksuit top, and bottoms with light blue stripes,entered Sainsbury’s in Spalding and taken some Christmas lighting.
This took place at approximately 8:55am at the Sainsbury’s store on Holland Market, Spalding.
Police wish to speak to the man in the image as he may be able to help with enquiries.
If you do have any information, please call 101 and let our call-taker know that this is for the attention of PC 618 Edwards, under Incident number 88 of the 23 November.
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A Barrie man who spent the last few years giving back to the community has died.
Frank Nelson, who spent six years battling an incurable cancer, died Friday at the age of 61.
Nelson was best known for his “Paying it Back” initiative. He helped dozens of people who were also battling cancer. His Facebook group has more than 9,600 followers.
In a 2015 interview with CTV Barrie, Nelson said “When you see the happy tears, the hugs the smiles, it's just all worth it. It really has done a lot for me. More than anybody will ever know.”
A memorial service is planned for Nelson at Steckley-Gooderham Funeral Home for Tuesday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., and then again from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
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HONOLULU — President Barack Obama is entering the closing stretch of his presidency, an eleventh-hour push to tie up loose ends and put the finishing touches on his legacy before handing the reins to President-elect Donald Trump.
Obama returns to Washington at midday Monday from Hawaii with less than three weeks. His final days will largely be consumed with a bid to protect his endangered health care law, a major farewell speech and the ongoing handover of power to Trump’s team.
His speech in his hometown of Chicago, on Jan. 10, is expected to be his closing message to the nation. White House officials say Obama is also planning last-minute commutations and pardons in line with his second-term effort to cut sentences for drug offenders given unduly harsh sentences.
ISLAMABAD May 3 Pakistan's central bank appointed a new acting governor on Wednesday after the government declined to re-appoint the current governor, the bank said in a statement.
Riaz Riazuddin, the deputy governor of the State Bank of Pakistan, will take over as acting governor from Ashraf Wathra, the bank statement said. Wathra has been governor for the past three years.
No official reason has been given for the decision not to re-appoint Wathra.
Riazuddin's three-month appointment is effective immediately, the central bank said. It is now looking for a permanent replacement for Wathra.
(Reporting by Saad Sayeed)
BOSTON (AP) — State regulators are ordering Massachusetts utilities to lower their rates to reflect the reduction in the federal corporate tax rate approved by Congress.
The Department of Public Utilities on Friday instructed the utilities to account for any revenues associated with the difference between the previous and current federal corporate tax rates.
The agency also ordered the utilities to submit by May 1 their proposals to lower their rates to incorporate the reduction in the federal corporate tax rate.
Democratic Attorney General Maura Healey called the DPU decision “a huge victory for ratepayers” and said the agency had agreed with her office that all utility companies in Massachusetts must use the corporate savings from this federal tax bill to lower rates for customers.
Eversource had already agreed to lower their rates.
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Though the haze from Friday’s 4/20 event has long wafted away, the friction remains between Vancouver’s park board and organizers of the 4/20 rally.
The park board wants organizers to pay for their share of policing costs – which have yet to be tallied – $30,000 for park board staff that were working, $200 in lost concession stand income, $2,400 for lost aquatic centre income and $5,000 for a permit fee.
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City officials say the event, due to its commercial aspect, doesn’t qualify as a protest and as such, will need to cough up its share of costs.
Organizers, however, say those costs are attempts to inflate the invoice and pointed out they’ve, in good faith, worked to mitigate damage to the Sunset Beach field where the event was hosted; organizers this year put $30,000 into laying down protective mats on the grass.
Organizers have also suggested their event is being treated unfairly compared to other large-scale events that produce similar if not worse damage and garbage.
WALB News 10 is partnering with the Cancer Coalition of South Georgia for its Third Annual Buddy Check 10k Trail Run and 1-mile Fun Run and Walk. The event is set for October 14, 2017. Registration is open to everyone.
Doug Fister entered Monday’s start against the Cleveland Indians at Fenway Park riding a two-game win streak, but he wasn’t able to keep it going.
The Red Sox starter allowed five earned runs and seven hits while walking four and striking out five over 4 1/3 innings. He recorded the loss in Boston’s 7-3 defeat.
Check out what Fister had to say about his outing in the “Red Sox Final” video above, presented by Plainridge Park Casino.
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A 1998 Jeep Cherokee was stolen from the lot in front of L & S Scott Inc. located at 511 N. Santa Fe, sometime Saturday morning between 9:55am and 10:30am. Staff told police the keys were left in the Jeep. An officer on patrol spotted the vehicle in the 1300 block of E. North 25-minutes after the Jeep was reported stolen and returned to the business.
Police are investigating the theft of an Acer lap top, 65-inch TV and cell phone from a home in the 200 block of S. 9th sometime between 9am and 10:40am on Sunday. Loss is listed at $1,050.
Police are looking for someone who put an unknown liquid into the gas tank of a 2005 Chevy Colorado pickup that was parked in the 600 block of Johnstown. A mechanic told the owner of the truck that damage to the engine is estimated at $3,000.
Meet the Curator: Scott Rogers
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Look above the traffic light at a busy intersection in your city and you will probably see a camera. These devices may have been installed to monitor traffic conditions and provide visuals in the case of a collision. But ...
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TWO planning applications in Gosport were withdrawn from a council meeting last night.
A pair of applications at Priddys Hard in Heritage Way, Gosport, were scheduled to be debated by councillors, but have been temporarily withdrawn by the applicant who wants to add more information about ecology and flooding concerns in the area.
If approved, the applications by Peter Goodship and Elite Homes Heritage Way would see a number of new houses built.
Beautiful perfectly manicured park-like property abutting the Mount Kisco Country Club. Sought after location near Hospital and Medical Group offering move-in condition with a resort feel in this amazing home in the Fox Lane School District. Close to the train station and Mount Kisco village. Elegant entry foyer, leading to breathtaking living room open to the dining room, sliding glass doors to an expansive wrap-around deck (partially covered). Chef's kitchen with island, informal eat-in area. Master bedroom suite with spa-like bath, two additional family bedrooms and one full bath. The home has a private set up for a live-in, an au-pair or an in-law suite offering separate entrance. This cul-de-sac location has private level land in the front, side and back for plenty of room for playing or relaxing. Spectacular architectural details, specimen plantings. A home not to be missed.
PHILADELPHIA — A judge in Philadelphia has denied Meek Mill's request for a new trial and the removal of another judge from the rapper's case.
President Judge Leon Tucker told Mill in a Wednesday hearing that he doesn't have jurisdiction over the matter.
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ordered Mill's release from prison last month where he was serving a two- to four-year sentence on a probation violation related to a decade-old gun and drug conviction.
Mill's lawyers want Judge Genece Brinkley removed from his case. They allege she's been waging a vendetta against the rapper, including sending him to prison for the probation violations.
She has strongly defended her impartiality.
Prosecutors say they believe Mill should get a new trial because of questions raised about the credibility of his arresting officer.
Melvin Gaels have received a huge boost for this year’s championship with the news that Emlyn Mulligan has transferred back to his home club for 2017.
Leitrim GAA County Board confirmed reports online that the former Leitrim captain, who scored six frees against Wexford in the Allianz League Division 4 last Sunday, has made the switch back to his native club after four seasons with Dublin’s St. Brigid’s.
The news comes as a huge boost to the Kinlough who won the Intermediate title in 2015 but lacked experience when they were overrun by neighbours Glencar/Manorhamilton in the Senior Championship Quarter-Finals.
Although rumours had circulated of Mulligan’s return to the Gaels ranks for some time, the talented forward was still listed in the programme as St. Brigid’s Dublin for last Sunday’s game against Wexford.
Mulligan won a Senior League title with the Blanchardstown outfit during his time in the capital but spent time in America as well.
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With the fact that grid girls are to be no more in Formula One, we thought it pertinent to revisit some of the MotoGP Grid Girls from season 2017, as shot by our gun MotoGP snapper Andrew Northcott.
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LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Vegas Strong Resiliency Center is extending an invitation to all survivors of the Oct. 1 Las Vegas shooting to gather for a therapy support group.
The Review-Journal reports the center released a statement on Friday, saying the holidays can be a triggering time for family and friends who are without loved ones.
Department of Health and Human Services psychologist Stephanie Woodward says “it’s important not to suffer in silence.”
Woodward says talking through the pain can help people find new or better ways to cope.
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SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — On today’s edition of the World According to Gary, Gary Radnich and Darya Folsom talk about Cam Newton’s apology.
The Panthers quarterback issued a video apology for his controversial comments toward a female reporter.
When she asked a question about receiver Devin Funchess, Newton replied, “It’s funny to hear a female talk about routes. It’s funny.”
Since making the comments, “Superman” has been at the center of media scrutiny, and lost his sponsor from yogurt company, Dannon.
Yesterday he posted the following apology video on Twitter:
Is it sincere? Darya and Gary discuss in today’s Gary’s World!
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A San Francisco bicyclist is suffering from life-threatening injuries after colliding into a parked car Saturday morning.
A San Francisco bicyclist is suffering from life-threatening injuries after colliding into a parked car Saturday morning.
Officials say the adult male bicyclist collided in the area of 22nd Ave and Anza. Medics arrived at the scene soon after the report was made.
An investigation is now underway, officials say.
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Focus Ireland says responsibility for publishing homeless figures should be taken away from the government.
The charity is calling for the Central Statistics Office to take over after the Department of Housing's April figures showed a slight drop to 9,652.
But the department took around 300 people out of the figures, saying they are actually in homes and not emergency accommodation.
Roughan McNamara from Focus Ireland says confusion over the numbers needs to be cleared up.
"We need to get away from squabbling about the numbers...and have an agreed format as there was in place into who is and isn't homeless," said Mr McNamara.
"This doesn't get away from the fact we are still in a crisis and the Government still isn't delivering enough homes and there is still a constant flow of families becoming homeless.
"It doesn't hide the fact that there is not enough being done on this issue."
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Cumby police served a felony warrant at a house on Park Street and after a probable cause search arrested two people. 56 year old Jesse Eugene Dafft and 53 year old Jo Lynn Putman were charged with possession of between 1 and 4 grams of a controlled substance in a Drug Free Zone. Dafft was also charged with Violation of Probation – possession of a firearm by a felon. Bond for Dafft and Putnam was set at $15,000 on the drug charge.
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For decades, trash has accumulated in the creek area along Alpine Boulevard, west of Tavern Road. The creek is in a deep ravine, obscured by old oak trees and chaparral brush. This January a major cleanup was completed on a 1200 foot section of the La Fond property, west of the Rite Aid. The effort took over a month, from December 2017 to January 2018. Six clandestine campsites were removed, and two large 40 cubic yard dumpster containers were filled with refuse.
The work was done by Matt Earnhart of Alpine, who winched trash up from the ravine in large gravel bags. The section cleaned is now pristine, and beautiful to walk through. Some trash and at least one campsite remain on adjacent upstream properties
Last week, the Lady Tigers slipped to 2-6 on the season after three losses to 13AA teams. This week, Lexington opened the 14AA schedule with a home game against North Side last night. The other game this week will be a rematch with Crockett County on Friday. After Friday’s game, the next three games will be very important district games. The Lady Tigers will host McNairy and then travel to Riverside and South Side. Lexington will host Hardin County on the 21st and then the Lady Tigers will compete in the…
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Mon, Jan 2: An altercation between a group of people ended in a 31-year-old man being stabbed in the upper body. Global’s Kelly Greig reports.
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ATO Commissioner Chris Jordan came out swinging in Parliament this week.
In his first comments, in fact his first public appearance, since a joint Fairfax Media and Four Corners investigation in April revealed an unfair and bullying approach to small business by his office, Jordan clearly wanted to take down the messenger.
In a florid opening address and follow-up questions, he repeatedly accused those involved with the investigation, including myself, of sensationalism and dredging up old news illustrated with dated and unrepresentative case studies.
ATO Commissioner Chris Jordan during an ATO senate estimates committee hearing. Photo: Dominic Lorrimer
He also made the incredible statement to the inquiring senators that he had not been formally offered an interview.
“If I wanted I could have but there wasn’t a formal offer,” he said.
The National Composites Centre (NCC) and Composites UK, the trade association for the UK composites industry, are working together on delivering a package of support for SMEs.
Companies eligible to apply for support include start-ups, micro companies and SMEs with less than 250 employees. They can have access to the following services:
Roma legends Bruno Conti and Roberto Pruzzo played the 1984 Champions League final between Roma and Liverpool that was won by the Reds after the penalty kicks.The giallorossi will be looking to take their revenge tonight asBoth Conti and Pruzzo took a picture in front of Liverpool’s badge at Anfield Road yesterday night, smiling and showing their middle finger: “That Champions League final still hurts after 34 years”, Pruzzo told Premium Sport. “That’s all I think when I think of Liverpool. That final will hurt me till the end. But that’s what football is about, you know.Ciccio took a huge responsibility and I still thank him today. Even champions make mistakes, sometimes it happens.”
Bauchi — Senator Ali Wakili (APC, Bauchi South) has alleged that what transpired in many states during the recent delegates' election of the APC is an indication of what will happen in 2019.
Speaking in an interview with journalists in Bauchi, at the weekend, Wakili said many APC state governors and 'compromised party leadership'‎ monopolised the process, sidelined people who opposed their unpopular policies in their states and chose unpopular delegates.
"Most of these governors feel they would shut some of us out in 2019, but they don't have that capacity because the situation has changed.
"You see, if you shut me out, you will lose because people are going to vote individuals now; they are going to make sure that they make the best of choice," he said.
He said instead of a governor fighting a lawmaker in his state, he should rather deliver dividends of democracy to the people.
Fulmer is working on a slower slider with more break this spring, mlive.com reports.
Fulmer threw his slider 21.3 percent of the time last season, and it graded out fairly well. This year's version is in the mid-80s rather than hovering around 90, though it has more break. Both velocity and break are important for an offspeed pitch, so it's not clear yet whether the arsenal change will have the desired effect for Fulmer. His ERA was a solid 3.83 last year, though his xFIP was a mediocre 4.24 and his strikeout rate dropped to 16.9 percent. It's possible the re-worked slider could help him get back some strikeouts, which would help his real-world and fantasy value.
Chisholm is on the 7-day disabled list at Low-A Kane County due to a hamstring injury, Jake Bartelson of the Kane County Chronicle reports.
Chisholm hurt himself while sliding awkwardly during an April 18 game, disrupting the shortstop's hot start to the Midwest League season. The 20-year-old has slashed .290/.405/.581 across 37 plate appearances, putting him on course for a potential midseason promotion to High-A Visalia. Chisholm is repeating Low-A ball after his 2017 campaign was cut short due to the torn meniscus he suffered in a batting practice last May, but fortunately, this latest setback doesn't seem to be nearly as severe. Chisholm is hopeful to return from the DL when first eligible Thursday or soon after.
(WHDH) — The Massachusetts State Police are reminding drivers to “clear snow before you go” after stopping a motorist who was operating a snow-covered car on Monday morning.
Trooper Dustin Finch tweeted a photo of a Mazda 3 that had not been cleared of snow, saying “nope…nope, nope, mmm, nope.”
The photo showed zero visibility out of the car’s rear window and snow piled up on the roof.
Finch reminded drivers that failing to clear snow is a “danger” to other motorists.
Nope…. nope nope 👎🏼 mmmm, nope.#ClearSnowBeforeYouGo. It’s a danger to you and the other motorists around you. pic.twitter.com/lhOnMmGRSk — Dustin Fitch (@DustinGFitch) December 11, 2017
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Dog attacks family trying to dress it in sweater, 3 hurt
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) – Police in Florida say an angry dog sent three people to the hospital after one tried to put a sweater on it.
Tampa police say the pit bull mix named Scarface bit a 52-year-old woman who was trying to dress him on Friday and her husband was attacked while trying to pull the dog off of her. Police say the couple’s 22-year-old son was attacked while trying to stop the dog by stabbing it in the neck and head.
The three people escaped the house and left the dog in the backyard.
Police say animal control officers shot it with a tranquilizer gun, but it managed to get back into the house where there were two children present. Police used a bean bag gun and stun gun on the animal before catching it.
French carmaker PSA hopes to calm German fears about possible plans to take over General Motors subsidiary Opel by meeting Chancellor Angela Merkel and union representatives, it told AFP Wednesday.
News of the plans immediately sparked upset in Berlin, with Economy Minister Brigitte Zypries calling it "unacceptable" that PSA and Opel had not consulted German government officials, unions or the Opel works council.
Worker representatives and elected officials are not opposed in principle to a tie-up between PSA, parent company of Peugeot and Citroen, and Opel, they said.
The PSA spokesman told AFP that "social dialogue" was important to the company.
Opel has some 10 factories in Europe spread across six different countries.
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A man was found dead in a car in Bloomfield on Saturday after apparently being shot, officials said.
Township police saw the unresponsive man in the vehicle around 7 p.m. on the 200 block of Ampere Parkway, the Essex County Prosecutor's Office said in a statement.
The man, whom prosecutors said has not been identified, was pronounced dead at the scene at 7:12 p.m.
The prosecutor's office Homicide Task Force and Bloomfield police are investigating. Anyone with relevant information is asked to call the Prosecutor's Tips Line at 877-847-7432.
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At a quiet memorial at Yonge St. and Finch Ave., members of the community ventured out to seek solace and peace as night fell on the day a van tore down Yonge and killed 10.
Naureen Islam and her husband live right up the street, but they waited until dark to venture out.
“I didn’t want to believe it,” she said.
The couple watched as people laid flowers down, lit candles and signed their condolences with a handful of markers.
“Maybe it was an accident,” she remembers thinking.
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4/17 WWE Live Results: Bowling Green, Kentucky
1. Breezango and Mojo Rawley def. The Ascension and Jinder Mahal
2. Luke Harper def. Erick Rowan
3. WWE US Champion Kevin Owens def. Sami Zayn
4. Shinsuke Nakamura def. Dolph Ziggler
5. Smackdown Women’s Champion Naomi def. Natalya, Carmella, Tamina, Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair
6. Smackdown Tag Team Champions The Usos def. American Alpha
7. WWE Champion Randy Orton def. AJ Styles and Baron Corbin
Source: PWInsider.com
Twenty-two years ago, a former policewoman finished her last beat – as depute head teacher at Denny Primary School.
Moira Sommerville (60) had been at the school since 1984 but she began teaching in 1972 after nine years with City of Glasgow Police.
Speaking to the Falkirk Herald at the time, Moira planned to spend her time swimming and gardening and also wanted to take up golf.
She said: “I have always taught the infants and find them quite delightful but a highlight of my time was when we moved into the new school.”
Gifts, including flowers and a crystal vase, from the pupils and staff were presented by pupils Susan Kane and Luke Delaney at a farewelll ceremony and end of term service.
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Trump welcomes 21,000 to his first Easter Egg Roll
Opening his first White House Easter Egg Roll, President Donald Trump extolled the strength of America as thousands of kids, and some adults, reveled in the time-honored tradition of rolling hard-boiled eggs across the manicured lawn in his back yard.
Both Trump and the first lady have been slow to fill White House jobs, and at least one regular egg roll vendor took to Twitter, the president's favorite social medium, to remind the White House that a deadline for ordering the wooden eggs that are given out as souvenirs was approaching.
Seven-year-old Johnny Wilmer of Arlington, Virginia, said his egg-rolling effort ended with a second-place finish. It was his first Easter egg roll, and he said while he and his father, Jack, waited for Trump to appear that the experience had been "great".
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(CNN) – The National Chicken Council says Americans will eat a record number of wings this Super Bowl weekend.
The Trade Association for Chicken Producers and Processors expects more than 1.3 billion wings will be consumed.
And the prices are right. The Department of Agriculture says the national retail price for fresh tray-pack of whole wings is now $2.50 per pound. That price is down from $2.83 per pound last week.
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A lawsuit was recently filed against the Reading School District in eastern Pennsylvania, alleging that so-called ghost teachers have been paid more than $500,000, essentially to skip teaching classes and instead work full time for the local teachers' union, the Reading Education Association . Under current state law, a collective bargaining agreement between a union and a school district can require the district to allow teachers to work full time for the union while still drawing a teacher's salary and benefits.
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The cancellation of the licence of a Max Hospitals unit following the uproar over the tragic case of negligence concerning a premature baby has brought into sharp focus all the weaknesses of India’s public health care system.
In its keenness to allay public outrage and crack the whip against callous negligence of private hospital authorities, the Delhi government may have taken resort to amateur populism and ended up administering a punishment that inconveniences hundreds of its citizens without addressing the core issue. It is worth noting that Health Minister Satyendra Jain stated ...
By Sharon G. Rosen
New Brighton
The trouble in Charlottesville was initiated by hate-filled subversives objecting to the removal of a commemorative statue to a traitor. Regrettably, Staten Island retains streets named for traitors, because, as some fool or subversive in the Army argues, these traitors were at one time generals in the United States Army.
Benedict Arnold also held the rank of a general and also was a traitor. Must we expect to see some infiltrating enemy of America (perhaps at Mount Manresa) propose a Benedict Arnold Boulevard?
NBC-TV says actor Harrison Ford had a potentially serious run-in with an airliner at a Southern California airport.
NBC reports that Ford, an experienced pilot, was told to land on a runway at John Wayne Airport in Orange County on Monday, but he mistakenly landed on a parallel taxiway, passing over an American Airlines jet holding nearby.
NBC says air traffic control recordings have Ford asking: "Was that airliner meant to be underneath me?"
American Airlines Flight 1456, with 110 passengers and six crew, departed safely for Dallas.
Ford's publicist, Ina Treciokas, declined comment Tuesday afternoon.
Federal Aviation Administration spokesman Ian Gregor couldn't confirm that Ford was the pilot of the single-engine Husky, but he says the pilot received and read back the proper landing instructions.
The FAA is investigating.
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) – Gov. Jay Inslee has signed a package of bills aimed at increasing voter access in Washington state, including a measure to pre-register 16 and 17 year olds and another that allows in-person voter registration to occur the same day of an election.
Under one of the measures signed Monday, starting on July 1, 2019, people can pre-register to vote starting at age 16, though they won’t be added to the list of registered voters until the next election at which they’ll be 18.
According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, Washington will join 12 states and the District of Columbia in allowing preregistration beginning at age 16. Four other states allow preregistration beginning at age 17, and additional five states have varying rules for when a person may preregister when they near age 18.
Despite the recent rain in the Cariboo, the BC Wildfire Service is warning the public to remain vigilant. The video above was capture at the Bishop Bluffs fire
“Extreme fire behaviour such as this is a force of nature and suppression efforts are ineffective.,” a BC Wildfire Service Facebook post read. “The focus of the [BC Wildfire Service] shifts to ensuring responder and public safety and protecting values.”
The organization urged B.C. residents to respect evacuation orders and alerts in what has shaped up to be the province’s second-worst wildfire season in recorded history.
The logo of the French bank Societe Generale is seen in front of the bank's headquarters building at La Defense business and financial district in Courbevoie near Paris, France, April 21, 2016. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes
LONDON The start of a trial brought by Libya's $67 billion sovereign wealth fund against Societe Generale has been adjourned until Wednesday, a spokesperson for the Libyan Investment Authority (LIA) said.
The LIA is pursuing SocGen in relation to five trades totalling $2.1 billion, executed between 2007 and 2009, before Colonel Muammar Gaddafi was ousted as Libyan leader.
The trial was originally scheduled to start on Tuesday in London's High Court, and is expected to run until the end of July.
(Reporting by Claire Milhench; Editing by Catherine Evans)
August 14, 2017The Canadian Press
BRUSSELS—Official figures show that industrial output across the 19 countries that make up the eurozone fell in June, a development that will likely reinforce concerns about the export-sapping impact of the rising euro.
Eurostat said that output declined by 0.6 percent during the month, giving up half the previous month’s gain.
The fall, the first since February, was in line with predictions in financial markets, with many economists warning about the implications of the euro’s 10 percent rise against the dollar this year on the back of strong eurozone economic data and uncertainty over the economic program of US President Donald Trump.
Despite the June fall, industrial production was still a healthy 2.6 percent higher compared with a year earlier, though down on May’s 3.9 percent annual rate.
1:20 Blues forward David Perron talks about the NHL Winter Classic Pause
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KINGSTON, Ont. — Police say a man officers found covered in blood and windshield washer fluid told a gas station attendant to call 911 before he began a violent outburst.
It's alleged the man went to the Kingston, Ont., gas station around 3 a.m. on Tuesday, began kicking the door and told the attendant to call 911.
Police say he then allegedly started throwing jugs of washer fluid, smashing them off the store and ground.
Police say the man, covered in blood, sweat and washer fluid, was smashing another container when officers arrived.
Coach Adam Gase said Monday that Cutler has "pretty much got the offense down," leaving the quarterback mainly with timing issues to sort out before he's fully adjusted to his new team, Adam Beasley of the Miami Herald reports.
Cutler was always expected to be a quick study in Gase's scheme, given that he executed it well while playing under him in Chicago during the 2015 season. With most of the concepts having been refreshed in Cutler's mind, the 34-year-old will now hope to improve his chemistry with Miami's pass catchers. Because of the progress Cutler has made already, Gase said the veteran is trending toward playing in Thursday's second preseason game against the Ravens.
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ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio (AP) - An Ohio woman might want to ask some questions if she tries to borrow someone's urine again to pass a drug test.
WTOV-TV reports 24-year-old Kiana Wallace was sentenced to 18 months in prison Monday, in eastern Ohio's Belmont County, after submitting a borrowed urine sample that tested positive for drugs. Wallace pleaded guilty earlier this month to attempted tampering with evidence.
Judge Frank Fregiato called the failed urine swap "bizarre" and told Wallace he wouldn't allow her to make a mockery of the drug and alcohol testing system.
Records show Wallace was sentenced to six months in jail followed by probation in January 2017 for drug possession.
Wallace's public defender declined to comment Tuesday.
ARDMORE, Ala. – A tornado-warned storm moved through the far northern part of Madison County Monday evening, leaving serious damage in its wake.
The Limestone County Sheriff’s Office got some pictures of the damage in the aftermath.
WHNT News 19 has crews moving across the Valley, surveying damage and getting a sense of the scope of this severe weather event, which touched many of the counties in north Alabama.
Happy Endings is the oldest no kill cat shelter in Milwaukee. 2017 marks the shelter's 23rd year. The Woman UP! event offers an opportunity to connect face-to-face with members of the community. Darlene Rager, a volunteer at the shelter, explains that this interaction is vital to the continued operation of the shelter since it is an all donation, all volunteer-run organization.
Join us at the 4th Annual Woman UP! presented by Aurora Health Care for a day that celebrates YOU!
Sat., Feb. 11, 2017
10am - 4pm
Wisconsin State Fair Park Expo Center
• Mingle with over 250 vendors
• Sample delicious foods and drinks from a variety of Milwaukee’s finest restaurants, chocolatiers and wineries.
• Watch expert presentations in Health and Wellness, DIY, Finance, Fitness and more!
• Enjoy a fashion show hosted by Milwaukee Fashion Week that will feature local designers, models and stylists.
Tickets: http://www.shepherdtickets.com/events/39625784/woman-up-2017
Suge Knight Claims Dr. Dre Paid $20k to Have Him Killed
Suge Knight Claims Dr. Dre Paid $20,000 To Have Him Killed
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Suge Knight says Dr. Dre was the mastermind behind a plot to have him killed -- paying $20k to have it done -- but Dre says it's all BS.
In new legal docs, Suge claims in July 2016 he was shown a check made out for $20k by Dr. Dre to a man named Dwayne Johnson. Suge says this was blood money to have him killed the day he fatally ran over a man.
Suge never connects the dots in the legal docs ... specifically how the money was payment for a hit.
Johnson was at the Tams parking lot the day Suge ran over Terry Carter, killing him. For that he's on trial for murder.
The upshot of what Suge is arguing ... he had reason to fear for his life when he entered Tams.
Dr. Dre's lawyers call Suge's allegations "absurd."
× Brewers top Cards, 3-2, set a team record for wins in month of May
MILWAUKEE — Orlando Arcia hit a go-ahead single in a two-run seventh to lead the Milwaukee Brewers over the St. Louis Cardinals 3-2 on Wednesday, May 30.
Milwaukee, at 19-8, set a team record for wins in May despite going 1 for 10 with runners in scoring position and stranding 12 runners.
Yelich hit into a run-scoring forceout to put Milwaukee ahead in the fifth, but the Cardinals took a 2-1 lead in the seventh against Jeremy Jeffress (5-0) on Harrison Bader’s fifth home run and Tommy Pham’s sacrifice fly.
Yelich drove Tyler Lyons’ first pitch of the seventh inning off the facing of the center-field scoreboard, and Jesus Aguilar, Domingo Santana and Arcia singled off Sam Tuivailala (1-1).
Brewers starter Junior Guerra allowed four hits in six scoreless innings. Josh Hader struck out the side in the eighth and got two outs in the ninth, and Corey Knebel struck out Jose Martinez for his fifth save in seven chances.
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency issues a missing child alert for four brothers last seen in Arab.
The four boys are ages 1, 4, 5 and 11.
They were taken from their grandmother’s home without permission by 29-year-old Carissa Cummings and 39-year-old Marcus Simmons, the parents.
The boys were placed in the care of the grandmother by DHR.
The boys may be traveling with the parents in a 2003 white Ford Windstar.
The Critz Tybee Run Fest was held on Saturday, with this race marking the 10th year that the event has helped raise money for local charities. This year saw the race raise and donate over $500,000.
Hundreds came out for five different races totaling a half marathon. Some even come to Savannah every year to run for in this race for the weekend.
John Critz ran the 10K, saying afterward that it's just something fun for the community.
"Mainly to have a good time and like I said it's our tenth year," Critz said. "We have the big Chu's half marathon coming up. That's why you're starting to see more people here because that is the biggest of the five races."
One neat feature for this year's race was the launch of their app, allowing runners to do a lot of things like live track a runner and see their estimated finish time.
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House Finance chairman wants to study 2-year budget process
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The House Finance Committee chairman wants to study whether Rhode Island should move to a two-year budget process.
Democratic Rep. Marvin Abney's proposal to create the 13-person legislative commission will be considered in the committee Tuesday. The state currently drafts a budget every year.
Abney says the commission is unrelated to current or past budget deliberations. He says a two-year budget could give businesses and nonprofit organizations in the state more room to plan for the future.
Nineteen states, including neighboring Connecticut, currently use biennial budgets, according to the bill.
Abney is the sponsor of the bill but he says he won't commit to a position on the issue until the commission files a report. If passed, that report would come by Feb. 1, 2019.
The never-ending rumors a full Spice Girls reunion may be happening got some serious ammunition today when all five of the Spice Girls—Melanie Brown (Scary Spice), Melanie Chisholm (Sporty Spice), Emma Bunton (Baby Spice), Geri Halliwell (Ginger Spice), and Victoria Beckham (Posh Spice)—got together and shared a photograph of the occasion. Beckham, who is now an established fashion designer, has usually been a hold-out on something bigger happening, but here it is: visual proof that the dream may not be lost yet:
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TMZ notes the meeting took place at Halliwell's place, and their original manager Simon Fuller was also photographed heading in. Hmm....
TAMPA, Fla. — Police in Florida say an angry dog sent three people to the hospital after one tried to put a sweater on it.
Tampa police say the pit bull mix named Scarface bit a 52-year-old woman who was trying to dress him on Friday and her husband was attacked while trying to pull the dog off of her. Police say the couple's 22-year-old son was attacked while trying to stop the dog by stabbing it in the neck and head.
The three people escaped the house and left the dog in the backyard.
Police say animal control officers shot it with a tranquilizer gun, but it managed to get back into the house where there were two children present. Police used a bean bag gun and stun gun on the animal before catching it.
RIVERDALE – Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at 8pm on CW50 – A SHOWDOWN WITH THE BLACK HOOD – After snooping around for Christmas gifts, Veronica (Camila Mendes) uncovers a major secret Hiram (Mark Consuelos) has been keeping from her. Fallout from Jughead’s (Cole Sprouse) encounter with Penny Peabody (guest star Brit Morgan) creates tension between him and FP (Skeet Ulrich.) Meanwhile, a defiant Cheryl (Madelaine Petsch) takes matters into her own hands after Penelope (guest star Nathalie Boltt) tells her they cannot afford Christmas this year. Finally, Betty (Lili Reinhart) and Archie’s (KJ Apa) vow to take down the Black Hood once and for all leads to a dangerous showdown. Marisol Nichols, Madchen Amick, Luke Perry, Ashleigh Murray and Casey Cott also star. Rob Seidenglanz directed the episode written by Shepard Boucher (#209). Original airdate 12/13/2017.
A routine inspection of the Interstate 30 bridges crossing over railroad tracks just north of the Interstate 30/Interstate 530/Interstate 440 interchange will require lane closings Wednesday and Thursday, the Arkansas Department of Transportation said.
A 1-mile section of the outside eastbound lane in the vicinity of the bridge will be closed from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., weather permitting. The same section of the outside westbound lane will be closed during the same hours Thursday, also weather permitting.
Traffic will be controlled with flaggers, signs and traffic cones, the department said.
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Teacher absences after strike vote closes 2 Pueblo schools
PUEBLO, Colo. (AP) — Two schools in Pueblo are closed because of a lack of teachers following a vote by educators to authorize a strike.
The Pueblo Chieftain reports that the closures of Heritage Elementary and East High schools on Monday followed the cancellation of classes Corwin International Magnet School on Friday.
The president of the Pueblo Education Association, Suzanne Ethredge, says the union isn't involved in organizing or endorsing teacher call-outs.
Teachers voted 471-24 in favor of a strike in an election that ended Friday. Paraprofessionals also voted to strike last week.
The state labor department has until the first week of May to decide whether to try to broker a resolution. If officials step in, a strike could be delayed for another 180 days, into the next school year.
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Information from: The Pueblo Chieftain, http://www.chieftain.com
DESOTO COUNTY, Miss. — Southaven police are searching for the suspects accused of breaking into numerous cars in Desoto and Shelby County over the past few days.
The most recent crime took place over the weekend when the suspects allegedly stole a 2003 Infiniti G35 from the Southaven area.
The suspects are believed to be driving a silver Hyundai Elantra.
If you can help, call the Southaven Police Department at (662) 393-8652 or the Desoto County Crime Stoppers at (662) 429-TIPS.
The hosts of "NFL Fantasy Live" give us some insight as to who have favorable and unfavorable Week 5 match ups.
The Aiken Department of Public Safety is trying to locate potential victims and witnesses of a shooting in the city. On the afternoon of June 1, a shooting occurred on the 100 block of Kershaw Street NE in Aiken.
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Reports of a body being found in Tobago.
Newscentre 5 understands the male corpse was found in drain near the roadway by the Auchenskeoch Auken Skewer Branch of Republic Bank.
It was found at around 7:00 a.m.
Tobago correspondent Cassandra Thompson Forbes says officers are on the scene at this time.
The United manager had little time to properly prepare for the crunch Premier League showdown at Old Trafford.
However, even with the array of stars unavailable and trip to Anderlecht three days prior, United prevailed 2-0 winners against the leaders.
And it appears Mourinho did his homework on his opposite number.
The Red Devils’ opener through Marcus Rashford gave them a surprising one-goal lead at the break.
According to The Telegraph, Mourinho then perfectly predicted how Conte would react in the second half.
The ‘budget window’ has traditionally been a decade. But the Senate could make it 25 years.
Later, Brittany called her mother, saying, "I hate him, I should've known better. " And in an interview, she said, "I seriously thought that I was going to marry Jax. I wanted it so bad and the thought just makes me want to cry."
The rest of the cast expressed their disappointment in Jax, with Stassi Schroeder wanting to put his head on a pike, an boss Lisa Vanderpump saying, "I hope Brittany dumps his sorry ass."
And she did, telling Tom Sandoval and Ariana Madix she broke up with him after returning to SUR following her trip to Vegas. But at the end of the episode, she admitted to Ariana and Scheana Shay that she had sex with Jax. "I did something really stupid today, it was just a moment of weakness," she said. "I wanted affection, I guess."
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — A judge has refused to overturn a decision to banish two sisters from their Roman Catholic school in New Jersey after a dispute over one of them wanting to play on the boys basketball team.
Superior Court Judge Donald Kessler on Monday lashed out at the girls’ parents for making the dispute public and said the family didn’t cite any law that would allow the court to interfere with the religious school’s decision.
Cardinal Joseph Tobin testified that he decided not to allow 13-year-old Sydney Phillips and her younger sister, Kaitlyn, to re-enroll because their parents’ behavior was not in the best interest of St. Theresa School in Kenilworth.
The dispute began when Sydney Phillips wasn’t allowed to play on the boys’ team.
The girls’ father said it was a “sad day to be a Catholic.”
He allegedly told FBI officials he wanted to do something to 'somehow cripple the government'
Jerry Drake Varnell attempted to detonate a 1,000lb explosive housed in a stolen van to create carnage in the Bancfirst building in Oklahoma, USA on Saturday.
But the bomb turned out to be a fake planted by an FBI agent, and the man was quickly arrested before being charged with attempted destruction of a building by means of an explosive.
The 23-year-old allegedly admired the work of Oklahoma City bomber Timothy Mc­Veigh, who was executed in 2001 after his deadly attack which killed 168 people and injured more than 600.
Court papers claim when asked about the number of people who could be killed in his attack, Varnell said: “You got to break a couple of eggs to make an omelette.
Comic book enthusiasts and movie buffs flocked to the Shay Stadium in Halifax to see memorabillia from TV and film at a Hali-Con festival.
Visitors got into the spirit and dressed up as their favourite fictional character with superheroes and stormtroopers able to get up close to famous props such as Marty McFly’s Delorean and Lightning McQueen from Disney film Cars.
There were also appearences from well known names in the film and TV world including James MacKenzie from CBBC’s Raven.
Mobile coffee trailer Drifter Coffee has found a permanent residence in Ferndale.
Owner Alleah Webb leased a 1,600-square-foot, two-story building at 780 Woodward Heights and plans to start construction March 1 for a late May or early June opening, Eater Detroit reported.
The two-story coffee house will seat 40-45 with a coffee bar on the first floor and seating on the second floor. In addition to coffee, the menu will include smoothies, kombucha and food offerings such as salad, soup and sandwiches.
Drifter Coffee will be located at 780 Woodward Heights in Ferndale.
LOS ANGELES (AP)  Records: Associate of San Bernardino shooter agrees to plead guilty to conspiracy to provide support to terrorists .
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Hong Kong's Court of Final Appeal gave a British lesbian couple the right to a spousal dependency visa in a landmark win for LGBT community on Wednesday. Jayson Albano reports.
Statista points out that a CNN poll has revealed that increasing numbers of Americans are becoming concerned by the “nuclear” threat presented by North Korea.
North Korea is now only 2 percentage points behind ISIS on the American fear list.
Mainstream media propaganda to “scare the hell” out of America over the “danger” that is North Korea is working to perfection…
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Hosted by the Friends of the Cape Coral Library, the annual Spring Book Sale will kick off April 20 from 2 to 5:30 p.m. for a members' only preview. For $15, people can join the group at the door.
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CIA releases records after University of Washington lawsuit
SEATTLE (AP) — The CIA has turned over 139 documents to settle a lawsuit brought by the University of Washington's Center for Human Rights.
The Seattle Times reports that the university's researchers have been looking into alleged abuses by U.S.-backed troops during El Salvador's civil war, which lasted from 1980 until 1991. They sued when the agency failed to turn over documents they sought under the Freedom of Information Act.
The settlement, reached last week in U.S. District Court in Seattle, brought the release of documents related to former El Salvadoran Col. Sigifredo Ochoa Pérez and his potential ties to the U.S. Some of the documents were formerly designated top secret, and some have never before been seen outside the agency.
The Center for Human Rights' director, Angelina Snodgrass Godoy, said she was pleased with the settlement.
Sunday was the the final day of the U.S. Open Chainsaw Sculpture Championship in Eau Claire.
The four day event in Carson Park drew competitors from as far away as Japan and Australia. Eleven world class sculptures did their best to impress judges creating a wild life piece the first two days, and a piece of their choice the last two.
This year's first prize winner was Steve Higgings from Missouri. The other winners came from overseas.
Two artists from Japan, Takao Hayashi and Hikaru Kodama, came in second and third. Brandon Kroon of Australia rounded out the top four.
"It's all about giving wood and trees a second life really, and bringing whatever you see in that log out, and it's about expressing your creativity," Kroon told News 18.
Many of the competitors said they love chainsaw sculpting, and one of the best things about the competition was hanging out with other people who love it as much as they do.
Update from AA Roadwatch: LEITRIM/ROSCOMMON: The Leitrim Village/Sligo Rd (R284) is closed between Leitrim Village and Keadue due to a collision. The local Drumshanbo/Dereenargan and Cleen/Dereenargan Rds are also closed.
Gardai in Leitrim are advising drivers that the R284 between between Leitrim Village and Drumboylan is currently closed due to an incident.
It is understood a serious road traffic collision has occurred near the Roscommon/Leitrim border.
Leitrim Fire Service, the gardaí and an air-ambulance are attending the incident.
More as we get it.
Saric scored 17 points (7-13 FG, 3-7 3PT) to go with 10 rebounds, four assists and two steals in 33 minutes during Friday's 103-97 win against Miami.
After shooting a collective 30.0 percent from the field in his previous two games, Saric responded with a rather efficient 53.8 percent performance Friday against Miami. Also, the forward has shot 5-of-11 from beyond the arc in his last two games since going 0-for-8 from three point range on January 29 against Milwaukee. In addition, Saric also collected 10 rebounds Friday to clinch his ninth double-double of the season. Averaging 16.2 points and 7.5 rebounds over his last ten games, he has steadily become a solid option beyond the lofty numbers that Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons routinely set.
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Lucinda Williams to perform at Hoyt Sherman Place on April 30
Lucinda Williams will perform at Hoyt Sherman Place on Sunday, April 30, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets go on sale Feb. 17 at 10 a.m. Tickets may be purchased online at Ticketmaster.com, by phone at 800-745-3000, and at the Hoyt Sherman Place Box Office. Ticket prices are $75, $49.50 and $39.50. All reserved seating.
Katie Couric returns to 'Today' show as guest co-anchor
NEW YORK (AP) — Longtime "Today" show viewers are being treated to a familiar sight this week as Katie Couric returns to the co-anchor chair for the first time in more than a decade.
Couric rejoined Matt Lauer on Monday to begin a weeklong stint on the NBC morning program. She told Lauer, "It just feels like I never left." She has made cameo appearances on the show in recent years, but Monday was her first time as a guest co-anchor.
Couric co-hosted "Today" with Lauer and his predecessor, Bryant Gumbel, from 1989 to 2006. She left NBC to become anchor of the CBS Evening News and is now with Yahoo News.
FILE - In this May 3, 2016, file photo, Katie Couric attends the LA premiere of her documentary "Under The Gun" in Beverly Hills, Calif. Couric returned to the "Today" show Monday, Jan. 2, 2017, to co-anchor for the first time since she left the program in 2006. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)
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Amazon's growing presence in online groceries is forcing the competition to restrategize, according to UBS analyst Eric Sheridan in a note to clients.
Amazon acquired Whole Foods for $13.7 billion in the summer of 2017, a threatening move to other grocers, which now have to compete with Amazon's technology-minded approach to the industry.
"AMZN/Whole Foods created a tipping point of adoption in the US, making online groceries more mainstream & causing retailers to rethink positioning within the ecosystem," Sheridan wrote.
The online grocery market is young and growing, according to UBS. "Grocery remains one of the most underpenetrated online categories in retail," Sheridan said. The space "may be approaching an inflection point," he added.
And players in the grocery market want to make sure Amazon doesn't carve out too big a share of that space.
Here are some big grocery players that are focused on improving their online grocery capabilities:
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Yangon Region government Chief Minister Phyo Min Thein visited Shwepyithar Township to gauge the damage caused by a tornado which hit the township on May 29 in the early morning.
CM Phyo Min Thein instructed departmental officials to clear debris and trees which were uprooted in the storm, restore electricity by fixing damaged poles and distribution cables and restore water and the electricity supply.
Fire fighters in the township are currently clearing debris of houses which were damaged and trees uprooted.
The Met Department has issued a storm warning which says currently there is a depression in the middle east of Bay of Bengal so there will be thunderstorms in some States/Regions, scattered heavy rains in some areas and heavy rains in some regions.
Lea Asmus went 1-2 as she defeated Sophia Curriel of Benson in the No. 1 singles tournament.
Hannah Wutzke, Katie Messner, and Hailey Jackson all went 0-2 at No. 2, 3 and 4 singles, respectively.
Lilly Swanson and Ryanne Long won their opening doubles match against MACCRAY’s Katie Burdorf and Jessica Wellnitz 3-6, 6-4, 10-3 before falling to Minnewaska.
Abbigail Athey and Greta Hentges went 0-2 at No. 2 doubles and Lakia Manska and Megan Lindahl went 1-1 at No. 3 doubles by defeating Kirsten Dragseth and Erika Hoppe of Melrose in the opening round 4-6, 6-4, 10-7.
The Tigers take on Minnewaska in the opening round of Section 6A tournament Monday, Oct. 9. The following Monday is the individual tournament.
CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Corey Perry scored 1:30 into overtime and the Anaheim Ducks rallied from three goals down to beat the Calgary Flames 5-4 Monday night, taking a 3-0 series lead in the first-round series.
Perry’s sharp-angled shot deflected off several players and past Flames goalie Brian Elliott.
Shea Theodore had two goals, Nate Thompson had a goal and two assists, and Nick Ritchie also scored for the Ducks. Rickard Rakell, Kevin Bieksa and Hampus Lindholm each had two assists.
John Gibson gave up four goals on 16 shots before he was replaced by Jonathan Bernier in the second period. Bernier stopped all 16 shots he faced.
Sean Monahan had a goal and an assist, and Kris Versteeg, Sam Bennett and Michael Stone also scored for Calgary. Mikael Backlund and T.J. Brodie each had two assists, and Elliott finished with 22 saves.
Game 4 is Wednesday night.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP)  A Tennessee judge has issued a $20 million bond for the ex-wife of former NBA player Lorenzen Wright in his shooting death nearly eight years ago.
Shelby County Criminal Court Judge Lee Coffee said his decision to give Sherra Wright such a high bond was partly driven by her bad behavior while being held at a women's jail on murder and attempted murder charges in her husband's slaying.
Lorenzen Wright's decomposing, bullet-riddled body was found in a swampy field in Memphis on July 28, 2010  10 days after he was reported missing.
Sherra Wright was arrested in December in California, where she had lived for three years after moving away from Memphis. Her lawyers argued she had strong ties to the community in asking for a $100,000 bond.
Sam Burgess has become the second player to be sanctioned for a cannonball tackle in round two after he was hit with a dangerous contact charge by the NRL.
Sam Burgess charged for cannonball tackle
Burgess will escape suspension for the grade-one charge with an early guilty plea, after he was penalised for his chopping down the legs of a stationary Reagan Campbell-Gillard in the Rabbitohs' 18-14 loss on Saturday.
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Burgess' prior history means the charge attracts 120 demerit points, however that can be reduced to 90 if he opts to skip the judiciary with an early plea.
It comes after Canterbury prop Aaron Woods copped the same charge for a hit on Sydney Roosters' Isaac Liu in the Bulldogs' loss on Friday night. He too can escape suspension for the hit.
Burgess was the only player charged from Saturday's three matches.
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An Owensboro man is behind bars after reportedly sodomizing a girl multiple times. Henderson Police say the female told them 40-year-old Jeremy Whitledge had anal intercourse with her repeatedly over the course of eight years. She told them the abuse occurred in different Henderson County locations.
Jeremy Whitledge did not make a statement to investigators. He was arrested for Sodomy in the first degree with a victim under the age of 12. He is currently being held in the Henderson County Jail.
Whitledge is set to appear in court Tuesday, April 18th at 9 a.m.
This investigation is still ongoing.
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Police in New Brunswick say the human remains discovered in the St. John River this month are those of a missing 42-year-old man.
New Brunswick RCMP say canoeists found the body on Aug. 2 near the shore, close to Tobique Narrows.
Police say an autopsy confirmed the remains were those of Tony Vaillancourt of Morrell Siding, who had not been in contact with friends or family since April 9.
The cause of the man’s death is still under investigation.
Anyone who may be able to assist the investigation is asked to contact the West District RCMP.
: Shahzar Rizvi on Tuesday clinched India's first medal at the ongoing ISSF World Cup here, winning a silver in the 10m air pistol event. Rizvi, who had won the gold medal in his first appearance in the ISSF World Cup in Guadalajara, Mexico in March, fell short by just 0.2 points this time. He bagged the silver medal in the intriguing contest, scoring 239.8.Russia's Artem Chernousov clinched the gold medal with a final score of 240 while the bronze went to Bulgaria's Samuil Donkov who shot a total score of 217.1. After Indian shooters drew a blank on the first two days, the onus was on Rizvi and Commonwealth Games medallists Jitu Rai and Om Prakash Mitharval to end the country's medal drought.Rizvi qualified for the final as the sixth best shooter with a score of 582.However, it was disappointment for both Mitharval and Rai as both of them failed to make it to the final round. While Mitharval finished 11th with a score of 581, Rai was further behind on the 38th spot with a disappointing score of 575.
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The federal government has expressed concern over the rate of malnourishment among children, saying about 2.5 million children under five years were currently affected by severe malnutrition. This figure places Nigeria as the country with the third largest number of chronically undernourished children globally. Minister of State , Ministry of Budget and National Planning, Hajiya […]
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Jay Sean has released the official music video of his latest single “What You Want”
The song which was released less than 2 weeks ago featured Nigerian Afro-pop star Davido and has been receiving rave reviews and enjoying massive airplay.
The talented British born R&B singer cum songwriter of Indian descent is currently signed to Sony Music, a label that Davido is also rumoured to have a deal with, which may have led to the collaboration.
In recent times, Nigerian artistes have been flexing their muscles over who is the most influential outside the country and Davido has just scored extra points.
With Drake missing from Wizkid’s come closer official video, Davido is leading as he featured on this clean video.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is moving to repeal the centerpiece of former President Barack Obama’s efforts to slow global warming, seeking to ease restrictions on greenhouse gas emissions from coal-fired power plants.
In a plan expected to be made public soon, the Environmental Protection Agency declares that an Obama-era rule exceeded federal law by setting emissions standards that power plants could not reasonably meet.
The Associated Press obtained a copy of the 43-page document.
The proposed rule would make good on President Donald Trump’s campaign pledge to unravel Obama’s efforts to curb global warming.
The EPA won’t prescribe an immediate replacement for the plan, but will seek public comment on whether to curb climate-warming emissions from coal and natural gas power plants.
The plan was first reported by Bloomberg News.
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DOWNTOWN — Inmate lockdowns at the county jail have spiked after correctional officer layoffs this year.
The Rockford Register Star reports Winnebago County Jail inmates spent a combined total of nearly 500 hours on lockdown in October, when 10 corrections officers were laid off because of budget cuts. The number of hours surged to almost 2,000 the next month.
During lockdowns, cell doors are kept shut instead of allowing inmates the chance to leave their cells in the mornings.
While lockdowns are mostly for the jail’s disciplinary section, they’ve recently been used for the general population as the jail deals with having fewer correction officers and overtime cutbacks.
Inmates and officers say the long lockdown hours contribute to a dangerous environment, but jail officials say they have no choice with budget constraints.
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CAMP VERDE – Monday, the Camp Verde Unified School District’s governing board will hold a special work session to set governing board goals post board self-evaluation.
The board will also receive an update from Arizona School Board’s Association operational leadership conference attendees, as well as discuss and possibly act on amendments to the governance team handbook.
This open meeting of the Camp Verde Unified School District’s governing board will be held from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 5 at the district’s multi-purpose library, located at 280 Camp Lincoln Road.
The agenda will be available 24 hours before the meeting at the district’s website, http://campverdeschools.org/board-agendas.
For more information, contact the Camp Verde Unified School District office at 928-567-8000.
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LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) – Kansas forward Udoka Azubuike withdrew his name from the NBA draft on Wednesday, choosing to return for his junior season after participating in the combine.
The 7-footer from Nigeria started 34 games last season, averaging 13 points and seven rebounds. He shot 77 percent from the field, a Big 12 record and the best mark in the nation.
Azubuike is a traditional back-to-the-basket big man, and scouts have wondered how his skills would transfer to the NBA. The league’s up-tempo pace and the value placed on big men who can shoot from outside go against his strengths, and developing an outside shot will likely be an emphasis at Kansas.
Azubuike said in a statement that he received “good feedback from many sources around the NBA over the last month.” He did not hire an agent and had until Wednesday’s deadline to withdraw.
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Florida Judge Elizabeth Scherer has found Nikolas Cruz to be indigent and the 19-year-old will keep his public defender, the State Attorney's Office told ABC News today.Cruz is accused of fatally shooting 17 students and staff of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, on Feb. 14.
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SINGAPORE: President Tony Tan Keng Yam has congratulated Indian President Ram Nath Kovind on India's 71st Independence Day, which falls on Tuesday (Aug 15), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a media statement on Monday.
In his letter to the Indian President, Dr Tan commended the "tremendous strides" India has made since 1947, both as a nation and as "a major contributor towards international peace and stability".
He noted that Singapore and India were bound by "close historical and cultural ties" even prior to Singapore's independence in 1965. "50 years later in 2015, our relations were further bolstered by the signing of the India-Singapore Strategic Partnership," Dr Tan wrote.
"Our relations continue to expand in new areas such as smart cities and skills development, and to deepen in defence cooperation, trade and investment, finance and culture.
"I am confident that the future holds much promise for our special relationship."
A hometown crowd welcomed Justin Timberlake back to Memphis on Wednesday night.
Thousands of fans packed FedExForum for Timberlake's "Man of the Woods" Tour, promoting his new album of that same name.
Fans said they were looking forward to hearing J.T.'s music and seeing his dance moves.
"It's definitely a big deal for the 901,” said fan Jeri Catz. “Everybody loves that Justin Timberlake always comes down. it's always really great and really involved and Justin is always excited to be home.”
The tour heads to Pittsburgh and Philadelphia this weekend, then hops across the Atlantic to Paris next week.
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PRAGUE (AP) - A court has banned the ride-sharing service Uber from operating in Brno, the second largest city in the Czech Republic.
The Brno regional court issued the ban after a legal complaint by a taxi company with support from Brno City Hall.
Uber, which has been operating in Brno since Feb. 1, can yet appeal the ruling.
In a statement issued Tuesday, Brno City Hall said it is not against mobile applications and new taxi services but they have to be provided in line with the law.
Uber argues it is not a common taxi company but the court ruled that it is.
Some of Uber's services are banned in other European cities. But the company still operates in the Czech capital, Prague.
German auto parts supplier in talks on possible Chinese bid
BERLIN (AP) — German auto parts supplier Grammer AG says it's in talks with affiliates of shareholder Ningbo Jifeng on a possible takeover by the Chinese company.
Ningbo Jifeng, also an auto parts company, currently holds a little over a quarter of the shares in Grammer, which makes seats and other components for cars and other vehicles.
Grammer said Tuesday it's in "advanced negotiations" on an agreement that could lead to a takeover offer. It said the potential bidder is offering 60 euros per share, plus a proposed dividend of 1.25 euros per share. That would value the company at nearly 772 million euros ($900 million).
Grammer shares surged 22.2 percent Tuesday to 62.01 euros.
German officials have said the country welcomes Chinese investment but also wants easier market access in China.
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'Firefall' phenomenon wows visitors to Yosemite's El Capitan
YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK - Mother Nature is again putting on a show at California's Yosemite National Park, where every February the setting sun draws a narrow sliver of light on a waterfall to make it glow like a cascade of molten lava.
The phenomenon known as "firefall" draws scores of photographers to a spot near Horsetail Fall, which flows down the granite face of the park's famed rock formation, El Capitan.
Capturing the sight is a challenge. Horsetail Fall only flows in the winter or spring, when there is enough rain and snow. The sun lights up the fall for only about two minutes at dusk for a few days in February.
Some photographers have had success this year as pictures of the glowing falls are showing up on social media.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – At least one person was injured Monday night in a shooting just south of downtown Nashville.
Metro police were to the First Avenue South at the Tony Sudekum Apartments public housing complex.
Officers on the scene confirmed someone was injured but didn’t give any further details.
There’s no word on how serious the injuries are at this time.
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British soldiers were among those who risked their own safety when Stephen Paddock opened fire on a Las Vegas country music festival on Sunday.
Young troopers from the Queen's Dragoon Guards ran towards the gunfire as the incident was ongoing to give first and aid to those who were injured in the gunfire.
The deadliest shooting in modern US history left 58 people dead and nearly 500 injured.
Gardner is not in the lineup Monday against the White Sox, Colleen Kane of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Gardner has played in each of the last three games for the Yankees after colliding hard with Rickie Weeks last week, so it's likely he's getting the day off for rest. He's slashing .220/.347/.268 with five stolen bases through eleven games with the Yankees, and he should reclaim his role atop the order for Tuesday's contest.
Ringgit opens at 4.2930/2960 against US greenback
A Malaysia Ringgit note is seen in this illustration photo June 1, 2017. — Reuters pic KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 — The ringgit opened easier against the US dollar this morning on subdued demand for the local note amid the stronger greenback as worries over North Korea faded, dealers said.
At 9.30am, the ringgit stood at 4.2930/2960 against the greenback compared with yesterday’s close of 4.2920/2950.
However, the ringgit performed better against other major currencies.
It rose vis-a-vis the Singapore dollar to 3.1492/1526 from 3.1517/1551 on yesterday and appreciated against the yen to 3.8967/9005 from yesterday’s 3.9121/9152.
The local unit advanced against the British pound to 5.5646/5698 from 5.5689/5745 yesterday and strengthened versus the euro to 5.0602/0654 from 5.0633/0681, previously. — Bernama
The Mercer-Tazewell County Board of Realtors will be hosting a 5k color run in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
The first ever "Tata Trot" 5k color run will be held in Princeton on Saturday, October 7th starting at 9 A.M.
The event kicks off in front of the Princeton Railroad Museum with a victory lap for breast cancer survivors.
Immediately following, walkers and runners will line up and get splashed with some pink paint before making their way through the streets of Princeton.
The event will also feature a bouncy house and a kids fun run with the Chil Fil A cow.
Organizers will also be decorating the streets of Princeton with bras in honor of those who have suffered from breast cancer.
Early registration is $25.
Saturday registration begins at 8:30 and costs $30.
All proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society.
You can register online at tristateracer.com
SEOUL • South Korean boyband SHINee's leader Onew said he was drunk and had no memory of an incident in a Seoul club where he allegedly touched a woman inappropriately last Saturday.
He was detained on the spot after a friend of the woman called the police, who later said that the 27-year-old singer had been booked without detention.
The police said they had spoken to the woman, her friend and Onew, whose agency S.M. Entertainment later issued an apology.
"Onew visited the club to celebrate with his friend, who had just debuted as a DJ.
"The incident was a misunderstanding as Onew accidentally made physical contact with the woman while dancing on the stage drunk," the statement from S.M. said.
The agency added that the woman, reportedly in her 20s, had dropped charges against Onew in acknowledgement that such incidents could occur under the influence of alcohol.
It said Onew would cooperate with the police investigation.
Melinda Gonzales has lived in Runge since 2008 and is one of the six candidates running for Runge city council. Gonzales was born and raised in Victoria and graduated from Victoria High School in 1993.
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LONDON (Reuters) - Former Conservative Party chairman Grant Shapps said on Friday that both supporters and opponents of Brexit were among the 30 lawmakers who back a plot to topple British Prime Minister Theresa May.
Divisions over May's future burst into the open on Friday after her conference speech was ruined by a comedian, coughing fit and even letters falling off the slogans behind her on stage.
Shapps told BBC radio that there was a broad range of lawmakers urging May to step down.
"These are Remainers, they are Brexiteers. They would never automatically agree on a single candidate and this is not about promoting an individual," he said.
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Most people have experienced the temptation to pop a blister, but did you know there's something similar that can form outside on your lawn?They're called lawn blisters or grass waterbeds, and they occur when water builds up beneath the surface of the grass. It creates a phenomenon where the grass acts much like a waterbed as the water trapped beneath causes the surface to jiggle around.For one Alabama family, the temptation to pop the lawn blister proved too much. Video shot by Aimee Joy Childers shows her two sons hopping around on the grass waterbed until it popped, sending muddy water gushing up to the surface as her boys giggled.Childers said the bubble formed after several days of heavy rain in the area.
Saudi Arabia announced that it will soon be allowed to operate public cinemas after a ban for decades.
Movie theaters will open in the coming months and over the next ten years there will be more than 300 cinemas with 2,000 screens across the kingdom.
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On August 13th three years ago innocent children were killed by Ukrainian aircraft in Zugres.
What happened on August 13th, 2014, in the late afternoon on the children’s beach; when innocent children were killed by the bombs dropped by the UAF dropped from warplanes; when parents couldn’t protect their children, who allowed them to go the beach; when whole families perished, will remain in our hearts and memory forever. Donbass mourns this day where children looked in the eyes of death and painfully perished near their houses.
Communicating with locals, the journalist of Novorossia Today noted that it is hardly possible to hold back the tears from what was heard. Many of them say that the children’s piercing screams still rings in their ears.
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A man and woman have been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole in the death of a Penn State University professor who authorities say was pushed off a cliff at a quarry.Jurors deliberated for about two hours after closing arguments Monday before convicting 41-year-old George Ishler and 34-year-old Danelle Geier of all charges, including first-degree murder.Centre County prosecutors said the two lured 56-year-old Ronald Bettig to the quarry in 2016 and Ishler killed him.------
(Life News) If you ever wonder what the crazed feminists in Hollywood are up to these days, wonder no more. They’re raising money for abortions.
On February 1, the Lady Parts Justice League, (founded by Daily Show creator Lizz Winstead) held a “telethon,” called Life Is a Living Nightmare: A Telethon to Fix It. The fundraiser, hosted by Winstead herself, along with comedian Sarah Silverman, featured almost 4 hours of bizarre content, including abortion charades, an interview with abortionist Willie Parker, and political rants. During one of the charades, Silverman announced that a conscience clause law that prevented aborted fetuses from being used in manufactured food products would be something that “would make her want to eat an aborted fetus.”
The other experiments could be convenient, too. Selfissimo! for Android and iOS automatically snaps photos whenever you stop moving, letting you take a ton of selfies without having to press the shutter every time you strike a pose. The iOS-only Scrubbies app, meanwhile, creates video loops whose speed and direction you can 'remix' like a DJ at the turntables.
Are these apps particularly useful by themselves? Not really -- in many ways, they're the novelty features that you see phone makers trot out at launch events and never mention again. As experiments, though, they could be very helpful. Google is asking users for feedback and ideas, so you could see more practical adaptations of these apps down the line. As it is, they say a lot about Google's thinking. It wants to put AI to work in virtually every facet of photography, not just obvious areas like image quality and portrait effects.
New York Yankees' Gleyber Torres (25) slides past Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Anibal Sanchez (19) to score on a wild pitch during the third inning of a baseball game Monday, July 2, 2018, in New York. Frank Franklin II AP Photo
Photo by: Al Levine/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank(NORTH CAROLINA) — Night Court and Cheers actor Harry Anderson was killed by a stroke, according to a coroner’s report obtained by TMZ.
The 65-year-old actor, who had suffered a long bout of flu and a series of strokes earlier this year, the gossip site notes, suffered what’s called a “cardioembolic cerebrovascular accident” — essentially, another stroke — on April 16, before he was found unresponsive by his wife in their home in Asheville, North Carolina.
The ruling appears to confirm what Anderson’s good friend and fellow actor, Philip Proctor, wrote in a Facebook post the day of Anderson’s death that he, “passed away quietly in his sleep of unknown causes after contacting the flu several months ago and experiencing some mild strokes while in hospital.”
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An Edmonton man in his 50s died Friday in a fire in northeast Edmonton.
Firefighters responded at 8:20 a.m. to a fire on the ninth floor of the Burlington Arms apartment building near 128th Avenue and 65th Street.
The fire was contained to one suite and firefighters had it under control within half an hour, said city spokesperson Suzzette Mellado.
A man who was a resident of the building was pronounced dead at the scene.
Twyla Brown, who lives three floors below with her one-year-old daughter, said the fire alarm went off and a woman on her floor yelled: "Everybody get out, there's a fire on the ninth floor."
Brown is now back in her home. She said she was saddened to hear about the death of another resident.
"It just made me feel sad and made me reminisce about the people I've lost in my family," she said. "And I can't imagine the pain the family is going through right now."
A gray whale spotted off Newport Beach Sunday, April 16, showed gill net still entangled on its tail, though most of it was removed the previous day in Dana Point by a NOAA rescue team. Photographer Mark Girardeau said the whale, shown here, seemed to have trouble breathing.
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Uber, like many tech companies, has different classes of shares that give some owners - founders and early employees - more voting power. Above, Uber offices in Austin, Texas.
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NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Police Department says it is responding to a report of an explosion near Times Square.
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The response is centered in the area of the Port Authority bus terminal.
It’s led to delays along some of the subway lines that pass beneath the bus terminal.
Some passengers have been evacuated as a precaution.
Sources tell CBS News that at least one person has been arrested, and at least one person has been injured.
Jul.4 (GMM) Bernie Ecclestone has questioned whether Liberty Media will be able to add Miami to next year’s F1 calendar.
F1’s new owners are confident they will add the second US date to the schedule for 2019.
But Ecclestone, who made a rare visit to the F1 paddock last weekend in Austria, isn’t so sure.
“We looked bloody hard at getting a race in Miami in my time, and we encountered various obstacles,” the former F1 supremo told the Daily Mail.
Indeed, those obstacles are now starting to emerge.
Christian Sylt, an F1 business journalist writing for Forbes, quoted a source who said a group of locals “have managed to deny the use of the parcel of land behind the arena for the F1 race”.
The City of Miami and Liberty Media did not comment.
But Ecclestone said: “These guys (Liberty) might manage to get the deal done, but it will be tough. It is not just about money, but about other issues.
“Street races are always hard work,” he added.
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Northwestern student hospitalized after 4-story fall
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Officials say a Northwestern University student was hospitalized after falling from the fourth floor of a fraternity house.
University spokesman Al Cubbage said the student fell Monday afternoon from Pi Kappa Alpha house on the Evanston, Illinois, campus. The student's identity or information about his condition weren't immediately released.
Cubbage says the student was alone at the time and that it didn't appear a party or alcohol were factors.
Pi Kappa Alpha national spokesman Brent Phillips says the chapter is cooperating in the investigation but declined further comment.
Evanston police Cmdr. Ryan Glew says investigators didn't find any signs of foul play.
Clark County sheriff's deputies are investigating what caused a woman to drive into another woman who police said had been a passenger in the car moments earlier. Police said driver, Jessica Mill, 29, and the passenger, Jameshia Carter, 29, had an altercation just before the crash, which occurred at 6203 N.E. Highway 99 in Hazel Dell, north of Vancouver.
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Starting with Toledo's municipal primary in September, poll workers will have electronic tablets to keep track of who's voting. The Lucas County Board of Elections will vote next month on which of two tablet vendors it will use.
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Their obvious intention was to terrorize him in view of tomorrow’s rally
An attack on Mikis Theodorakis’ house took place shortly before 16:00 on Saturday afternoon by anarchists.
The anarchists who arrived at Mike’s home on the Acropolis threw red paints at the entrance of the musician’s house and wrote a message on a wall of the house.
“Your story starts from the mountain and ends in the national swamp of Syntagma Square” signing with the A for anarchy. By Syntagma Square, they refer to the rally for Macedonia that will take place on Sunday.
Until now, the number of people who attacked Mikis Theodorakis’s home is unknown. However, their obvious intention was to terrorize him in view of tomorrow’s rally as he is the main speaker.
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) – Fireworks and other festivities are being held in Alabama from the Gulf Coast all the way north to the Tennessee Valley.
A big fireworks show is scheduled for Wednesday night at the Gulf State Park Pier in Gulf Shores.
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On the other end of the state, the 35th annual Sand Mountain Potato Festival in Henagar will include music, a car show and fireworks after dark.
What’s billed as the state’s largest Independence Day show will be held in Birmingham, where more than 2,500 fireworks shells will explode over Red Mountain and the city’s Vulcan Park.
Awards for patriotism and humanitarianism will be presented at the annual Spirit of America Festival in Decatur. Fireworks will follow a minor league baseball game in Montgomery.
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Clifford rules out AFL move - report 06 October 2017
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Kerry fans are waking up to some great news this morning with reports suggesting that David Clifford has turned down the opportunity to play in the AFL.
Instead, the minor sensation will try to break into the Kerry senior team in 2018, according to the Irish Examiner. It's believed Clifford has been on the radar of several Aussie Rules clubs after another brilliant season for the Kingdom minors which culminated in him scoring 4-4 in last month's All-Ireland final victory over Derry.
The Fossa youngster, who turns 19 in January, is said to have held talks with Kerry senior manager Eamonn Fitzmaurice, while newly-appointed U20 boss Jack O'Connor and county board chairman Tim Murphy have also played key roles in persuading him to stick with Gaelic football for the time being.
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) - After eight surgeries and nearly losing his left leg, Chicago Bears tight end Zach Miller still refuses to rule out a return to the football field.
In his first visit to Halas Hall since his Oct. 29 injury, Miller on Monday expressed thanks for the support he received from the Bears, teammates and fans after vascular surgery to repair a torn artery resulting from a knee injury.
"I've been a football player my whole life," Miller said. "I would love to play football. We'll cross that road when it's time."
Miller said the possibility of losing his left leg was very real in the hours after the injury against the Saints.
He has been through all those surgeries, some related to the dislocated knee and some to the artery. It's possible he may require more operations.
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MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The first vote on a $3 billion tax incentive package for Taiwan-based Foxconn Technology Group is planned in a Wisconsin state Assembly Committee.
The Assembly's jobs and economy committee planned a vote Monday afternoon on the bill. Approval by the Republican-controlled committee would set up a vote by the full Assembly on Thursday.
The proposal must clear both the state Assembly and Senate in identical form and be signed by Gov. Scott Walker before taking effect. Passage of the bill is needed for the state to fulfill its end of a deal struck with Foxconn for it to build a $10 billion display panel manufacturing plant that could employ up to 13,000 people.
Democrats, environmentalists and other critics have said the state gives away too much under the deal.
The Lawrence school board will have a town hall meeting Thursday to discuss the board's goals and other matters of public interest.
The event will be at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium at the Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St.
School Board President Shannon Kimball said the board would update the public on the board’s 2017-2018 goals and would also welcome questions on any district-related topics.
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WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump says Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin (mih-NOO'-shin) will soon travel to China for talks as the two global economic powers deal with trade tensions.
Trump says during a White House news conference with French President Emmanuel Macron that Mnuchin will be going to China "in a few days to negotiate on trade." Trump says the U.S. and China are "very serious" and is reiterating plans to impose tariffs up to $100 billion more on Chinese goods.
Trump says the U.S. "will continue unless we make a trade deal." But he adds, "I think we've got a very good chance of making a deal."
Mnuchin has expressed optimism that the countries could avoid a trade war. He met last week with financial officials from China, Japan and Europe.
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) - Temperatures in Europe's far north are breaking records, prompting Scandinavians to take dips in fjords well ahead of the official start of summer on June 21.
In the municipality of Etne, on Norway's west coast, the mercury hit 32.7 degrees Celsius (90.86 degrees Fahrenheit) on Wednesday, a record for May.
Danish meteorologists say May has already broken records for sunshine, with 348 hours recorded by Wednesday - expected to reach 360 on Thursday. The previous high was 347.
People took dips in harbors and fjords across southern Norway, and bans on open fires because of dry forests and grass have been issued in many municipalities in Sweden.
FILE PHOTO: A man believed to be North Korean heir-apparent Kim Jong-nam is escorted by police as he boards a plane upon his deportation from Japan at Tokyo's Narita international airport May 4, 2001. FILE PHOTO: A man believed to be North Korean heir-apparent Kim Jong Nam takes a look around as he boards a plane upon his deportation from Japan at Tokyo's Narita international airport May 4, 2001.
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A St. Thomas man was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries, and a 19-year-old is facing numerous charges, after a break and enter and stabbing in the city’s southeast end Saturday night.
St. Thomas police say a man broke into a home late Saturday, only to be approached by the homeowner. The man refused to leave, grabbed two kitchen knives and held the homeowner captive, police said in a statement Sunday.
Police say the homeowner was stabbed in the abdomen after a brief struggle with the man.
He fled the scene but was arrested a short time later at a nearby home.
A 19-year-old London man is charged with aggravated assault, break and enter, possession of stolen property, forcible confinement, uttering threats and three counts of failing to comply with probation.
He is being held in custody pending a bail hearing later this week.
Police say the break and enter was an isolated incident and the homeowner and man didn’t know each other.
Road traffic was slowed near Lake Havasu City Municipal Airport on Tuesday after a multi-million dollar fighter jet rolled off of the runway.
According to U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant Jenna Bingham, the F-16C aircraft was assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing. The plane diverted and attempted to land at Lake Havasu City Municipal Air Port at about 10:35 a.m. as part of a routine training flight.
During its landing, the aircraft departed the prepared landing surface and the pilot ejected safely, Bingham said. The pilot was in good condition, and was transported by first responders to Havasu Regional Medical Center.
From a distance, the plane’s nosecone became detached during the crash, as did the front portion of the aircraft’s canopy, as result of the pilot’s ejection.
Airport officials would not comment about the crash, and police officers at the scene advised that pedestrians remain at a distance of at least 1,000 feet from the crash site because of safety concerns in reference to chemicals and jet fuel.
According to a new survey, the most common things we spring clean are…
The website Angie’s List polled people to find out what the top spring-cleaning chores are. The average person said they’ll do six different chores. And 41% will hire a professional to help with at least one of them.
Here are the top five chores we take care of when it’s spring-cleaning time…
1. The windows. 69% of people who plan to do some spring-cleaning said they’ll clean their windows.
2. The blinds and curtains, 58%. So the windows are definitely the most popular AREA to clean.
3. Deep-cleaning the bathrooms, 56%.
4. Cleaning major appliances, like the refrigerator, 54%.
5. The carpets and rugs, 41%.
The survey also found the top three OUTDOOR chores are getting our lawn in shape . . . making sure the air conditioner works . . . and cleaning the gutters.
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VENTURA, Calif. — A California police chief says his department will review its procedures after a restaurant patron with his young daughter on his lap was fatally stabbed inside a crowded steakhouse by a homeless man.
Ventura Chief Ken Corney told the Los Angeles Times that officers should have responded in person to initial reports about the suspect rather than simply monitoring his actions via security cameras.
Residents gathered at a City Council meeting Monday to vent frustrations over how officials are handling the homeless and mentally ill population.
Prosecutors say 49-year-old Jamal Jackson walked up to Anthony Mele’s table on April 18 and stabbed him in the neck. The 35-year-old died at a hospital.
Jackson is charged with murder. He had been reported earlier for disruptive behaviour, but police had determined he was not a threat.
Jackson has not entered a plea and is due in court this week.
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Park rangers who found Sewell's silver Honda Odyssey around 8 p.m. Saturday also discovered a note in the car. In it, the Joshua Tree resident wrote that he was departing at 8:45 a.m. on April 21 and that if he was not back by the next day, he would need assistance.
The Richmond County Sheriff's Office is investigating a suspicious death at an Augusta hotel.
At around 12:58 p.m. on Thursday. Oct. 5, housekeeping at the Ramada Inn on Gordon Highway located a body in one of the rooms. When deputies arrived at the scene, they noted that the deceased, later identified as fifty-year-old Michael Davenport of Elizabeth Drive, had at least one gunshot wound to the upper torso.
Investigators identified the suspect in Davenport's death as forty-year-old Leslie Harris. She was located on the 500 block of Fleming Avenue and taken into custody. She is being held at the Richmond County detention center on charges of murder and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime.
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My understanding is as follows:
Sinfield was discussing his future with GH and suggested his future was more in sports admin than in coaching and his ideal job would be CEO of Leeds Rhinos. GH took umbridge and the two fell out.
Soon after Sinfield was at a press conference saying how much he wanted to play RU!!
Since his retirement has he been seen at Leeds - no - very strange for a club that prides itself on looking after players who have been loyal to the club - read into that what you will. You would have thought he would be an ideal person to support the side during the dark days of 2016?
Torrential rain exceeding 100 mm per hour hit Kyushu early Tuesday morning, prompting the Meteorological Agency to issue warnings for landslides and floods, NHK reported Tuesday.
According to the agency, heavy rain was reported in the city of Yatsushiro and the town of Hikawa in Kumamoto Prefecture. The town of Kosa saw 167.5 mm of rain in the six hours up to 5 a.m. Tuesday, equivalent to nearly a month of rain for August in an average year.
The Yatsushiro Municipal Government said at least eight houses were flooded, according to the report.
Evacuation advisories were issued early Tuesday in several municipalities in the prefecture, including the cities of Kumamoto, Uki and Uto and the town of Misato, the report said.
The agency said the heavy rain is likely to continue until Wednesday morning, predicting 120 mm in southern Kyushu and the Chugoku and Kinki regions and 100 mm in northern Kyushu, the report said.
DWI arrest numbers for from the weekend are in.
According to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, 370 DWI arrests were made statewide between Friday at 6 pm through Sunday at 10 am.
This compares to 175 DWI arrests made over St Patrick's Day weekend last year.
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SCRANTON — A man from Scranton is accused of having a sexual relationship with a teenage girl.
Richard Hallock, 40, of Scranton, is charged with sexual assault, aggravated indecent assault, statutory sexual assault, possession of child pornography, and corruption of minors.
Police say Hallock was having sex with a 15-year-old girl from September or October of 2015 until now.
Hallock was arrested on Tuesday.
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Starbucks has opened a nearly 30,000-square-foot Reserve Roastery concept store in Shanghai. The new location is about twice the size of the Roastery that Starbucks opened in Seattle in 2014.
The death has occurred of Kathleen Dunne (née Burns) of Dungooley, Kilcurry, Dundalk
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Two Dallas police officers were shot and critically wounded Tuesday, the city’s police department said.
A civilian also was wounded, the department said, but that person’s condition was not known.
“Please pray for our officers and their families,” the Dallas Police Department tweeted.
Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings also tweeted on the shooting: “We are closely monitoring the situation in northeast Dallas and praying for our officers and their families.”
No further details were immediately available.
An aircraft manufacturer and a medical flight operator have agreed to pay $100 million to a flight nurse who was severely burned in a Colorado helicopter crash.
Attorneys for David Repsher say Airbus Helicopters, the manufacturer, and Air Methods Corp., the operator, agreed to the payment to settle Repsher’s lawsuit over the 2015 crash in the mountain town of Frisco.
The pilot was killed and another flight nurse was injured.
Airbus called the crash a tragedy. Air Methods says it hopes the settlement provides closure. Both said they have made safety improvements.
Repsher’s lawsuit said the helicopter wasn’t equipped with a crash-resistant fuel system and that his seat wasn’t sufficiently anchored. Repsher was thrown from the helicopter in the seat.
Gary Robb, one of Repsher’s attorneys, says Airbus would pay $55 million and Air Methods $45 million.
Bryant made field goals from 28 and 52 yards in Thursday's 20-17 win over the Saints, when he also converted both of his extra-point tries.
Bryant's 50-yarder proved to be the game-winning kick, as it put Atlanta ahead with just under four minutes remaining. The 42-year-old has registered at least eight points in five straight games heading into Sunday's trip to Tampa Bay.
Zee TV’s Woh Apna Sa will soon enter into a new phase!
The above Alchemy Productions’ show will soon have 20 years of leap. Post the story jump, the makers willintroduce reincarnation and revenge drama.
Nisha will shoot down Aditya (Sudeep Sahir) and Jhanvi (Disha Parmar).
Post the 20 years of leap, Nisha and Samar (Ashish Kapoor) will be staying together while Aditya and Jhanvi will be reincarnated.
Aditya will be seen playing the cool dude, Arjun while Disha will shed her traditional look and play the hot diva, Jia.
Have a look at their new avatar for the show!
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Lonzo Ball now has something else in common with LeBron James, his NBA idol. The Los Angeles Lakers rookie, like the Cleveland Cavaliers superstar, was all over the league’s top 20 plays from Week 22 of the 2017-18 season.
The Crown Prince of Chino Hills got love for his nasty block on Miami Heat wing Justise Winslow and his two highlight plays from a March 14 loss at the Golden State Warriors: an athletic tip-in to beat the halftime buzzer and a nasty crossover on Dubs guard Shaun Livingston.
Bron, meanwhile, made four appearances in the same reel, with two fantastic dunks, a block and a behind-the-back pass for a slam.
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – A local medical supply company has informed its patients of a potential cyber breach.
Airway Oxygen, Inc. sent letters to customers this week notifying them of the potential breach. The letter says an “unidentified criminal” had gained access to the company’s infrastructure and had installed ransomware, a type of malware designed to keep the user from getting to their data. The company says they were learned of the breach on April 18.
The company says that there is no indication that health information of customers was accessed, but they are recommending customers to watch for fraud and to place fraud alerts with a consumer reporting company like Equifax, TransUnion, or Experian.
The company says they are taking steps to secure their internal systems against further intrusions and they have reported the incident to the FBI.
Kim Kardashian has been advocating to free Alice Marie Johnson, who has been in prison for over 20 years for a drug charge. However, her advocacy went a bit too far when she was called on by the White House to meet with Jared Kushner to discuss prison reform. Twitter was not happy.
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MUSKEGON, Mich. (AP)  An 8-year-old is suspected in the death of a 1-year-old boy who was left unsupervised in a home day care in Michigan.
Muskegon Police Chief Jeffrey Lewis tells MLive.com for a story Monday that the toddler's body was found concealed Friday morning in a bedroom. He says the primary witness is only 5 years old. He did not yet know a cause of death.
He said the 1-year-old had been crying and "the 8-year-old dealt with the baby crying."
Bryanna Reasonover told WOOD-TV and WZZM-TV that she found her son's body in a playpen when she went to pick up three children she had dropped off the previous night.
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The Simpcw First Nation says it took two years of tough negotiations, but they have a deal with Kinder Morgan they think is fair.
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This artwork by Nancy Ohanian refers to the growing number of Trump cronies being investigated by Robert Mueller for their Russian ties.
HUBBARD — The city is looking to fill a vacant position on the civil service commission. The volunteer position is unpaid. Applicants should contact the mayor’s office at 330-534-3090.
Queens College of the City University of New York is today announcing a new push to help students who enroll in the fall and beyond graduate in four years. New students who register for 15 credits a semester and stay on track will be assured that they cn graduate in four years. The college will provide each participating student with an "academic map" toward four-year graduation and monitoring tools to make sure students are on schedule. In addition, the college is pledging that sections will be offered so no student will miss a four-year graduation due to being unable to enroll in a course he or she needs. Currently the six-year graduation rate (the federal rate) is 60 percent, and the four-year rate is half that.
Here’s a montage of every time Harry Potter is mention in the “Harry Potter” movies.
Some people have way too much time on their hands. Two YouTubers went through all eight Harry Potter movies, and posted a montage of just the parts where someone says his name. Which happens a lot. It’s about six minutes long.
Looking for a summer job?
McDonald’s is looking to expand their workforce by 250,000 this summer, and they’re looking to use social media as part of the process reported the Insider.
Using “Snaplications,” the company is letting people use a 10-second Snapchat video to apply for positions.
A spokesperson for McDonald’s said:
“We’re always looking for new and innovative ways to find job seekers. We thought Snaplications was a great way to allow us to meet job seekers where they are — their phones.”
The company is also looking to use Spotify and Hulu when searching for potential job seekers.
At the most recent NXT tapings (read our spoiler report here), The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) gave a speech to fans outside of the WWE Performance Center. The crowd was on their way out of the taping and the team thanked them for coming to the show.
Ford said: “With everything that is happening in the world today, we are so glad to have Full Sail here. You guys could have been anywhere else in the world tonight, but you chose to be right here at Full Sail with Street Profits!”
They then raised up a kid as a final show of thanks.
The abandoned Emerald River Resort tower near the banks of the Colorado River in Laughlin on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2016. The project has been shut down for almost 30 years.
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Representative Steny Hoyer, the No. 2 Democrat in the House of Representatives, has been hospitalized with pneumonia and is expected to make a quick recovery, his office said on Wednesday.
FILE PHOTO: House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer (D-MD) listens during a press conference held by House Democrats on the Trump Administration's tax cuts at the U.S. Capitol Visitors Center in Washington, U.S., on June 22, 2018. REUTERS/Toya Sarno Jordan
Hoyer, 79, of Maryland, was admitted to the George Washington University Hospital on Tuesday and diagnosed with pneumonia, spokeswoman Katie Grant said.
“He is being treated with antibiotics and resting, and is expected to make a full recovery quickly,” Grant said in a statement.
Politico, which first reported the hospitalization, said Hoyer had campaigned over the weekend with Democratic incumbents and swing district candidates in Wisconsin and Illinois.
March 29 Aurelius Equity Opportunities SE & Co KGaA:
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* Expects at least six company acquisitions and two to three company sales in 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
The firm currently has a buy rating on the stock. had its add rating reiterated by analysts at Numis Securities Ltd. They currently have a GBX 1,750 price target on the stock.
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NEW CONCORD, Ohio (AP) — An 87-year-old Ohio man who survived the robbery that killed his wife three decades ago plans to attend the killer’s execution if it ever takes place.
Norman Stout says he wants to be sure that shooter John Stumpf is put to death for the 1984 shooting of Mary Jane Stout.
Norman Stout, of New Concord, has seen Stumpf’s execution delayed repeatedly over the years.
The most recent roadblock came in May when Gov. John Kasich (KAY’-sik) moved Stumpf’s execution from January 2018 to November to allow time for legal arguments over the state’s new lethal injection process.
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Lawyers for the state and those representing death row inmates presented arguments for and against the process at the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati on Wednesday.
The UN mission in South Sudan has attributed the arrest of its radio journalist to the ongoing dispute with the Media Authority.
Responding to inquiries by Eye Radio, UNMISS Spokesperson Francesca Mold said Sani Martin was detained for 6 hours by the National Security who were “acting on the instructions of the Media Authority”.
Eyewitnesses told Eye Radio on Tuesday that the security men in black suits confiscated Martin’s tools, including his phone, recorder and notebook before whisking him away.
The reporter was trying to attend a press briefing by Information Minister Michael Makuei at the Ministries.
In March, the Media Authority ordered for closure of the UN radio over what it calls “persistent non-compliance” and “refusal to be regulated” under the country’s media laws.
However, UNMISS maintains that the operation of the station is enshrined in the Status of Forces Agreement, a legally binding document that governs the relationship between the UN and Government of South Sudan.
BEIJING (Reuters) - Chinese automaker Guangzhou Automobile Group Co Ltd (GAC) (601238.SS) said on Wednesday that a brewing trade war between China and the United States could hurt the firm’s plans to break into the U.S. market if tariff barriers were raised.
The logo of Guangzhou Automobile Group is pictured at its booth during the Auto China 2016 auto show in Beijing, China April 26, 2016. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon
Feng Xingya, GAC Group president, told reporters at the Beijing auto show that increased U.S. tariffs on imported Chinese vehicles would have a “significant” impact on plans to break into the United States by 2019.
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PASADENA >> Police arrested a man after he allegedly forced his way into a home, verbally abused a woman and fought with her father Monday.
Robert Ramirez, 52, was arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon and stalking. He told police he is homeless.
The woman told police the man had been stalking her, according to Pasadena Police Lt. Pete Hettema.
Hettema said the woman’s 50-year-old father got injured in the fight. He complained of neck pain and sustained cuts to the shoulder, abdomen and neck.
The suspect showed up in the 1800 block of Galbreth Road around 6 a.m. Monday.
Hettema said the man kicked the door in, entered the home and started shouting at the woman. He said the man “verbally attacked” the 22-year-old.
“The victim’s father interceded to protect his daughter,” Hettema said.
The two men started fighting. He said the woman’s father called police.
The suspect ran but officers found him about a block away.
Ramirez is being held at the Pasadena jail on a $150,000 bail.
Feb 14 Kyungchang Industrial :
* Says it signed a 68.52 billion won contract with BorgWarner to provide BorgWarner DCT transmission parts in China
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My Daughter Kissed & Seduced Me, I Fell For It & Slept With Her 5 Times – 50 Yrs Old Man Confess as He Denies Pregnancy
“She was the one who seduced me, she kissed me and I warned her. A particular day, she grabbed me and was trying to have cex with me. I beat her up but later I fell for it and slept with her. It was the devil that made me to fall.” Those were the words […]
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A turf war has broken out in Gujarat, and at the centre of it is the innocuous moustache. Often seen as a sign of masculinity, it has overnight become a weapon of protest and identity assertion. After some Dalit men were allegedly attacked by Rajputs for sporting a moustache, a privilege they believed only upper castes have the right to, over 300 Dalits from villages around Sanand in Gujarat have turned to this very symbol of dominance to lodge their protest and challenge their oppressors. They have put up a logo of a twirled moustache with a crown beneath and the words “Mr ...
Gernot Rohr has identified Nigerian born German goalkeeper for the upcoming AFCON 2019 Qualifiers tie against Seychelles.
German-Nigerian goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye keeps the goal for newly promoted German Bundesliga side, Fortuna Dusseldorf.
The young goalie met with the Super Eagles handler back in November as the team stepped up preparations for the World Cup 2018 in Russia.
The German coach confirmed his meeting with the 18-year-old and also revealed the goalkeeper is in his plans for the senior national team of Nigeria.
Okoye has stepped up from the youth team of Dusseldorf to the main team and he is presently training with them at their pre-season camp.
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OAKLAND, Calif. — Veterans Mike Callahan and Ken Mauer, along with first-timer David Guthrie, are among the 12 referees who have been selected to work the NBA Finals.
The league announced the group Wednesday.
Callahan has worked 19 games in the Finals and Mauer has worked 18. This will be the 15th Finals appearance for Callahan and the 13th for Mauer.
Other referees who will be on the floor during the Golden State-Cleveland series that starts Thursday are Tony Brothers, James Capers, Marc Davis, Scott Foster, John Goble, Ed Malloy, Jason Phillips, Derrick Stafford and Zach Zarba.
Guthrie is the only referee who will be making his Finals debut this year.
Eric Lewis and Tom Washington were selected as alternates.
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CAHOKIA, III. – Two young men surrendered to police in a deadly shooting in Cahokia.
The two turned themselves on Tuesday night to East St. Louis police and the Major Case Squad took them into custody.
The shooting happened around 7:20 pm Monday evening the quiet neighborhood on Westwood Drive in Cahokia.
A 15-year-old boy was killed Monday evening after the shooting. Two other minors were critically injured and taken to the local hospital.
The Cahokia Police Department, St. Clair County Sheriff’s Department, and the Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis are all investigating this triple shooting.
Clippard was activated ahead of Monday's game against the Diamondbacks, Jake Kaplan of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Reymin Guduan was sent back to Triple-A to clear room for Clippard, who is expected to serve a setup role for the Astros. The 32-year-old owns a 4.29 ERA and 54:24 K:BB through 46.1 innings between the Yankees and White Sox this season.
NEW YORK, April 3 Wall Street fell on Monday as auto sales disappointed and investors questioned whether the Trump administration would deliver on its pro-business economic stimulus.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 13.01 points, or 0.06 percent, to 20,650.21, the S&P 500 lost 3.88 points, or 0.16 percent, to 2,358.84 and the Nasdaq Composite dropped 17.06 points, or 0.29 percent, to 5,894.68. (Reporting by Sinead Carew; Editing by Nick Zieminski)
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Major health insurers Aetna and Humana called off their $34 billion combination after a federal judge, citing concerns about prices and benefits, rejected the deal. The announcement Tuesday comes several days after another federal judge shot down a tie-up between two other massive insurers. Blue Cross-Blue Shield carrier Anthem Inc. is attempting to buy Cigna Corp. ...
Angel Commodities' report on Sugar
Sugar Futures closed higher on Monday on expectation of good demand from the bulk buyers in coming weeks. ICRA reports that the sugar production is likely to decline by 19% to 203.3 lakh tonnes (lt) during sugar year (SY) 2017, due to poor rainfall during previous monsoon in key producing states like Maharashtra and Karnataka.
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We expect sugar prices to trade sideways on reports of higher sugar production in UP and announcement of duty free imports of raw sugar. However, good demand from the stockists and bulk buyers during the coming festival season and summer season may support sugar prices.
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In a 2015 file photo, former rap mogul Marion "Suge" Knight appears in court for his arraignment on robbery charges. (Photo: Frederick M. Brown, AP)
Former rap mogul Marion "Suge" Knight, who is awaiting trial for murder after being accused of ramming his truck into two men in 2015, killing one, was asked by a judge during a hearing Monday to make a prediction for the 2018 NBA Finals.
According to the Los Angeles Times, Knight, who was in a hearing for a separate case, began to answer the question, saying, "At this time..." before being cut off by the judge, who wanted a "once-and-for-all answer."
"Houston," Knight responded.
"Alright, Houston. Good pick," said the judge, concluding the unusual exchange.
Knight, who co-founded Death Row Records and famously worked with Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg and Tupac Shakur, has pleaded not guilty to the charges against him.
His trail date is set for September, according to the Times.
Did you know that Netflix made more movies than any traditional Hollywood studio this year?
The company plans to ramp up production of original content even more in 2018.
Netflix is currently on track to release 50 original movies this year alone.
During a recent conference call, chief content officer Ted Sarandos revealed that Netflix plans to debut an astonishing 80 feature films in 2018.
Could this be a sign that the streaming giant is morphing into a major movie studio? What do you think? Where you do you rate original content on Netflix? Do you find it on par with TV shows on the major networks or the blockbuster releases from Hollywood?
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NEW YORK, Aug 14 (IFR) - Lazard has hired Jerry Wiant as managing director in its North America financial institutions group covering depository institutions.
Wiant had been co-head of the RBC Capital Markets US FIG since 2011. His exit from RBC comes roughly seven months after RBC hired Venkat Badinehal from Deutsche Bank as co-head of its FIG with Wiant earlier this year.
At Lazard, Wiant will work with Gary Howe, head of North America FIG. He will be based in New York. (Reporting by Philip Scipio)
The Former Country Representative, International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), Dr. Atsuko Toda, yesterday said agriculture was on the right track to becoming the bedrock of the economy in Nigeria. Toda, who was recently appointed the Director of Agricultural, Finance, and Rural Development, African Development Bank (AfDB), stated this in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja. According to her, Nigeria, being the biggest country in Africa, gets a lot of media attention all over the world but its complexity, richness and culture will only be appreciated when one visits the country “My four years in Nigeria has
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Parliament has invited the Uganda Commonwealth Games team to a luncheon this afternoon.
This follows their good performance in the just concluded games held in Gold coast Australia.
Parliament’s deputy director of communications HellenKawesa has confirmed the development
The team was over the weekend hosted by president Museveni who promised to build a house for each medalist and also give a 5 M shillings monthly salary to the winners.
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Lebanon police detectives charged a 20-year-old Goodlettsville man Tuesday for his alleged participation in the 2015 shooting death of 13-year-old C'asia Patton, which happened at Patton's grandmother's house in Lebanon. Marvin Andre Bryant was arrested without incident as he entered a courtroom for a hearing in an unrelated case.
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Fire crews rushed to a car fire on the A52 in Lincolnshire.
Leverton fire crew said the fire started in the engine area of the car.
They were called at around 6.37pm on Friday, October 6.
The fire service said there were no injuries.
Firefighters were also deployed to a care home in Skegness yesterday after alarms sparked an alert.
A call was received just after 9am and a crew from Skegness attended.
The fire service also attended a small woodland fire near Great Northern Gardens in Bourne at 7.12am today, Saturday, October 7.
They used a water backpack to extinguish the fire.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the withdrawal of Russian troops from Syria.
Russia won't completely end their long-term and established military presence in the country, with two Russian air bases to remain in the country permanently.
Vladimir Putin visited three Arab countries overnight — Syria, Egypt and Turkey — to meet and embrace their leaders.
The visit comes at a time when the Arab world is turning on the United States over its Jerusalem embassy announcement.
For more on this story, and others from around the world, Matt Bevan joins RN Breakfast.
A public affairs luncheon scheduled this week in Stillwater has been canceled due to low numbers.
The leaders of the United Way St. Croix Valley in Hudson, Wis., had been scheduled to speak Wednesday at Conversations of the Valley, a public affairs luncheon series sponsored by the St. Croix Valley Foundation and First State Bank and Trust.
Luncheon organizers said they decided on Monday to cancel the luncheon due to low attendance.
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The Pelicans then head home to face 2017 championship winners the Golden State Warriors on Friday, Oct. 20, to be broadcast at 9:30 p.m. CST on ESPN.? The NBA's 2017-2018 regular season schedule is out, and the New Orleans Pelicans ( and their*new uniforms )*will start in Memphis against the Grizzlies on Wednesday, Oct. 18.The Pelicans then head home to face 2017 championship winners the Golden State Warriors on Friday, Oct. 20, to be broadcast at 9:30 p.m. CST on ESPN.?
In view of Axel Rudolph, Senior Technical Analysis at Commerzbank, recent tops near 1.3270 could signal the end of the up move.
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“GBP/USD remains under pressure following the key day reversal Current August high was made at 1.3267 recently from the 50% retracement at 1.3255 and the break of its near term uptrend. We continue to suspect that the 1.3267 current August high was the end of the up move”.
“The 55 day moving average at 1.2933 is about to be reached. Once it has given way the 1.2775/59 area will be in focus. It contains the December 2016 high and the April 21 low. Intraday rallies are likely to find initial resistance at 1.3031/49, made up of the May and June highs. Further resistance sits at the 1.3126 July 18 high”.
Ex-South Dakota National Guard Member Settles Work Lawsuit
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) – A former member of the South Dakota Air National Guard is settling her lawsuit against a company she claimed broke the law when it fired her while she was on active duty attending training.
The settlement agreement announced Monday by the Justice Department calls for BioFusion Health Products Inc. to pay Amber Ishmael $3,000 in back pay. But the Rapid City-based retailer of dietary supplements is not admitting wrongdoing as part of the settlement.
The Justice Department filed the lawsuit in September on Ishmael’s behalf and said the company violated the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act when it fired Ishmael in February 2015.
But BioFusion said that Ishmael was fired for her poor performance.
Our four-legged friends have struck it lucky in Mosgiel because of a local vet called Verona Mitchell.
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Hart (hand) said he plans to to return on March 30 against the Bucks, Mike Bresnahan of Spectrum SportsNet reports.
Hart underwent surgery to repair a broken left hand on March 1, however his optimism indicates that no setbacks have occurred so far. He was initially reported to miss four-to-six weeks, and March 30 would put his absence right at the four week mark. Prior to suffering the injury, Hart averaged 6.6 points and 3.7 rebounds while playing 21.5 minutes.
Police investigating the theft of property from a car in Pomeroy have appealed for witnesses to come forward.
The vehicle, which was parked in the Keeran Braye area, was broken into sometime overnight on April 22/23.
According to Cookstown PSNI, a number of items were stolen including a tan coloured Michael Kors handbag, a cream and gold coloured River Island purse and a child’s blue Amazon Fire tablet.
“If you find any of these items, or have noted any suspicious activity please contact local police on 101 quoting reference number 209 of 23/04/2018,” a PSNI spokesperson said.
It’s understood a second car that was parked in the area was also entered, but nothing was stolen.
Urging people to take simple steps to protect their property, the spokesperson added: “Remember to check all doors are locked and don’t leave valuables in the car overnight.”
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The Hamilton County Department of Education received a gift funding Bible history elective courses in schools.
On Monday, Bible in the Schools, a local nonprofit, presented Hamilton County Superintendent Dr. Bryan Johnson with a gift from the community of over $1 million to reimburse 100 percent of the costs of Hamilton County school's elective Bible History program for the 2016-2017 academic year.
According to HCDE enrollment data, over 3700 students in grades 6-12 elected an optional Bible History class during the 2016-2017 school year, a 4.3% increase from the previous year.
Zambia's parliament has suspended 48 opposition lawmakers for boycotting a speech by President Edgar Lungu earlier this year, a sign of mounting tensions as the jailed opposition leader awaits trial on a treason charge. For the next 30 days, the 48 opposition lawmakers will not be allowed to attend parliamentary sessions. The move will effectively kneecap many parliamentary committees, which will no longer form a quorum since 48 of the nation's 166 lawmakers will be out of commission. And politically, it will only further deepen the widening chasm between the...
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Cheltenham Town Girls Under-18s play their Whitchurch counterparts in the Gloucestershire FA Under-18s Cup final on Wednesday evening at Oaklands Park in Almondsbury (7.15pm kick-off).
The Robins are currently top of their league, while Whitchurch lie third so Wednesday promises to be an exciting game.
Manager Graham Fletcher said: "The girls are playing well, but we know we face a tough test on Wednesday.
"Whitchurch are a very good team, but we will do our best and take them on."
Cheltenham Town Under-18s squad:
Hannah Hughes
Sophie Taylor
Breanna Young (captain)
Elle Mae Simpson
Sophie Wicks
Tamara Griffiths
Doris Greenwood
Kiera Feighery
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Melissa Stearns
Holly Fenton
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What a difference a week makes. Last Tuesday night, Manhattan city commissioners left City Hall as the future of larger jets visiting Manhattan Regional Airport was up in the air.
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WWE on Pepper Gomez (Video), Next Week’s Total Bellas Episode, Kurt Angle – WWE 2K18 Video
– Xavier Woods’ “UpUpDownDown” channel posted this video of WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle making his entrance in the upcoming WWE 2K18 video game. This is the second look at Angle’s entrance in the game that has been released.
– Below is the synopsis for next week’s Total Bellas episode:
“The Wrong Move: An injury in the ring puts Nikki’s WrestleMania tag-team match with John Cena at risk; Bryan makes everyone take a DNA test and the results are shocking.”
– WWE and NBCUniversal pay tribute to wrestling legend Pepper Gomez in this new video for Hispanic Heritage Month:
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Andre Knott recaps the Indians 3-1 win over the Minnesota Twins with Michael Brantley.
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JUNEAU, Alaska — Philanthropist and Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen has announced that wreckage of a sunken military ship on which five brothers died in World War II has been discovered in the South Pacific.
A spokeswoman for Allen confirms wreckage from the USS Juneau was found Saturday off the coast of the Solomon Islands.
The ship was hit by Japanese torpedoes in 1942, killing hundreds of men, including the five Sullivan brothers from Waterloo, Iowa.
Allen has an expedition team that has reported finding wreckage of other ships, including the aircraft carrier USS Lexington, also sunk during World War II.
PanARMENIAN.Net - Legendary composer Hans Zimmer kicked off his first-ever North American tour with an amazing 34-song performance that spanned the composer’s entire 40 year career, NME reports.
Zimmer is the musical mastermind behind some of the most revered film scores of our time including Gladiator, The Dark Knight trilogy, Inception, The Lion King and Interstellar.
The Oscar-winning musician will continue his global tour through until August which includes a series of UK and Ireland dates.
Over the course of his April 15 performance, Zimmer played tracks from across 17 of his scores and collaborated with two special guests: South African musician Lebo M., who collaborated with Zimmer on The Lion King soundtrack, and composer James Newton Howard, who worked on The Dark Knight trilogy, reports Consequence Of Sound.
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Credit Suisse names AstraZeneca (NYSE:AZN) one of its potential surprise stocks for 2017, noting that high R&D success in a year of strong pipeline news flow - including the initial outcome of the MYSTIC lung cancer study - would drive the company faster to underlying growth.
Pipeline news expected in 2017, aside from MYSTIC, includes extending Lynparza to breast cancer, and extending Tagrisso to early-stage lung cancer. Outside oncology, there's roxadustat (anemia) and tralokinumab (severe asthma). We should also see the initial approval of durvalumab in bladder cancer.
Success in all projects currently weighted above 50% would mean AZN trades today at an 18% discount on EV/NPV.
Matt Ryan leaves the field after Super Bowl LI, in which the Falcons blew a 25-point lead late in the third quarter and then lost in overtime to the New England Patriots. Associated Press
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - 15 people were displaced, and one dog died in an apartment fire in south Bakersfield on Friday, Feb. 2nd.
When Bakersfield Fire Department firefighters arrived at the scene they reported a "working fire" in a single-story, three-unit apartment building with a separate fire burning in a nearby field.
Bakersfield Fire Department arson investigators were able to determine that someone intentionally set fire to a mattress that was adjacent to the apartment building. The fire spread to the apartment building.
No suspect information was available, according to Bakersfield Fire Department.
No injuries were reported, according to Bakersfield Fire Department.
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The mother of Scottish actor James McAvoy has died in Glasgow.
Liz Johnstone, 59, stayed Drumchapel Road, where she brought her two children up, for over 30 years.
McAvoy often made time to visit Liz in the North Glasgow housing estate.
Liz, whose daughter Joy is also in the acting industry, battled ill health for many years before passing away last month.
Police Scotland said in a statement: "The body of a 59-year-old woman was found in a a property on Drumchapel Road on January 18.
"The death is being treated as non-suspicious and a report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal."
BEIJING (AP) — The government of an oil city near China's border with Russia says it is suspending an aluminum plant project following protests over pollution fears.
On Tuesday, more than 200 protesters faced off against dozens of police officers outside the Daqing government headquarters over the plant planned by aluminum producer Zhongwang Holdings Ltd. A resident reached by phone said that protests had been taking place since earlier this month.
The Daqing city government said in an online statement Wednesday that it had agreed with Zhongwang to suspend the project and would make a decision on whether to continue "based on a broad consensus of citizens."
Local governments in China often announce suspensions to chemical and other projects following protests, and then quietly restart them months later.
Films on the outdoors and environment from Idaho, the American West and elsewhere in the world will be featured at the third-annual Les Bois Film Festival March 3 at the Egyptian Theatre. The festival, hosted by the Land Trust of the Treasure Valley, will show 28 films in two showings, with an emphasis on films produced in Idaho and the West. A 1 p.m. matinee will show 14 films; a 7 p.m. showing will feature 14 different films. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for kids, and $25 for both sessions.
Shares of Bombay Dyeing & Manufacturing Company gained 5.6 percent intraday Monday as it has approved to sale its properties situated at Pune and Mumbai.The company has entered into an agreement for sale of MIDC land & building and some specific utility machineries of Ranjangaon unit situated at Ranjangaon, Pune, Maharashtra, at an aggregate value of Rs 174.45 crore on December 31, 2016.The sale agreement includes, a company owned flat at Beach Towers, Prabhadevi, Mumbai at a value of Rs 9.4 crore.At 09:32 hrs Bombay Dyeing and Manufacturing Company was quoting at Rs 48.70, up Rs 1.45, or 3.07 percent on the BSE.Posted by Rakesh Patil
Teen clothier Rue21 is closing 400 stores -- nearly half of its brick-and-mortar operations -- nationally as it focuses on internet sales.
The company had operated 700 stores in 48 states across the country, according to its website.
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“It’s true -- we are closing some stores,” the company said in a post on Facebook. “It was a difficult but necessary decision.”
The company did not say how soon it would be closing its stores which are in malls, strip centers and outlets.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
SEOUL: South Korea's special prosecutor's office said on Wednesday it had expanded charges against Samsung Group chief Jay Y. Lee to include hiding the proceeds of a criminal act before it decided to seek a warrant for his arrest.
A Seoul court said on Tuesday it would hold a hearing on Thursday to decide on the prosecution's request for warrants to arrest Jay Y. Lee and Samsung Electronics Co Ltd President Park Sang-jin for bribery and other charges.
Lee and the Samsung Group have denied any wrongdoing.
(Reporting by Joyce Lee; Editing by Paul Tait)
BEIJING China's insurance regulator on Thursday called on insurance companies to strengthen supervision of operations and investment activities and correct market disorder.
Financial regulators have moved aggressively in recent weeks to tackle risk in China's financial system by issuing a slew of regulations and notices.
The China Insurance Regulatory Commission (CIRC) cautioned insurance firms to effectively close regulatory loopholes in the latest risk notice published on its website late on Thursday.
In recent years, some insurers have taken sizable stakes in market-listed companies, often funded by the issuance of high-yield, short-term universal life insurance and other investment products.
Thursday's notice cautioned insurers to maintain strict controls to prevent illicit activities, and pay particular attention to the illegal use of funds, falsified shareholder investment, and corporate governance failures.
(Reporting by Matthew Miller; Editing by Clarence Fernandez)
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Tex-Mex may be a fine and popular cuisine, but new competition for diner attention and dollars is becoming as hot as the salsa.
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The small airline that provided limited commercial service to Loveland for two seasons hasn't made it back this year and is running out of time for a summer run.
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* SAIA REPORTS FIRST QUARTER EARNINGS PER SHARE OF $0.44
* Q1 EARNINGS PER SHARE $0.44
* Q1 REVENUE ROSE 9.4 PERCENT TO $317 MILLION
* Q1 EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW $0.41, REVENUE VIEW $306.7 MILLION -- THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S
* CURRENTLY PLANS NET CAPITAL EXPENDITURES IN 2017 OF APPROXIMATELY $220 MILLION Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
A waterfowl hunter is in stable condition after a dead goose fell from the sky and knocked him unconscious.
Robert Meilhammer, 51, of Dorchester County was hunting with three other people when one of them fired at a flock of Canada geese overhead in Easton, near the Miles River on Maryland's Eastern Shore.
One of the geese they shot fell and hit Meilhammer, knocking him unconscious and causing head and facial injuries.
A dead goose knocked Robert Meilhammer, 51, unconscious when it fell from the sky while he was hunting
Meilhammer was in stable condition and awaiting more tests at a Baltimore trauma center
When he came to, he knew who he was, but 'little else,' according to a Natural Resources police officer.
Emergency responders described his head injury as 'severe'.
The goose also knocked out two of his teeth.
The agency tweeted Friday that Meilhammer was in stable condition and awaiting more tests at a Baltimore trauma center.
THREE prison officers are in hospital after being viciously assaulted by an inmate at a maximum security prison in Melbourne’s west.
A Corrections Victoria spokesman confirmed the attack occurred inside Port Phillip Prison.
The assault occurred shortly after midday.
It’s understood officers suffered serious facial injuries in the attack.
Port Phillip Prison is in Truganina, 20km west of Melbourne’s CBD.
It is the latest in a series of incidents at the prison.
In June, a prison crime ring was busted smuggling in drugs, tech gear and tobacco via old folks’ home laundry.
In March bikies were embroiled in a vicious brawl at the prison, leaving several prisoners injured.
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Spanish flu: 'After a while, nobody was allowed to go to funerals'
Joyce Kay, a child living in Kimberley during the 1918 flu epidemic, lived to tell her story. This is an edited copy of her interview with medical historian Howard Phillips.
Joyce Kay, a child living in Kimberley during the 1918 flu epidemic, lived to tell her story. This is an edited copy of her interview with medical historian Howard Phillips
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InMind is Royal Academy's programme of art sessions for visitors living with early to mid-stages of dementia. People experiencing dementia, their family, carers and support workers are welcome. Artist educators lead these workshops within permanent collection galleries of Royal Academy, where the group discuss artworks together and explore multi-sensory handling objects to further engage with elements of the artworks. Occasionally these sessions also involve a creative element.
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — An Ohio man who sold heroin laced with an elephant tranquilizer that caused more than two dozen overdoses in West Virginia has been sentenced to more than 18 years in federal prison.
Twenty-two-year-old Bruce Lamar Griggs, of Akron, was sentenced Monday in federal court in Huntington.
Authorities have said 28 people overdosed shortly after using heroin sold by Griggs on Aug. 15. Several victims implicated Griggs, who was arrested a week later.
Authorities have said two people died of heroin overdoses in Huntington around that time, but U.S. District Judge Robert Chambers said none of the deaths were from Griggs’ sales.
Victims’ blood and urine tests showed heroin, fentanyl and carfentanil, an opioid considered 10,000 times stronger than morphine and used as an elephant tranquilizer.
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Putin says Russia will not engage in arms race and will seek constructive relations with other countries
RAWALPINDI: Lieutenant General Sheikh Mohamed Bin Isa Bin Salman Al-Khalifa, Commander of the National Guard of the Kingdom of Bahrain visited GHQ Monday and called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, NI (M) Chief of Army Staff (COAS).
The visiting dignitary congratulated General Bajwa on assumption of Command of Pakistan Army.
During the meeting matters related to regional security and professional interests were discussed.
Judge weighing if Black Lives Matter can be sued
BATON ROUGE - A federal judge says he expects to rule "within the coming days" whether Black Lives Matter can be sued by a Louisiana police officer who was injured at a protest after a deadly police shooting.
U.S. District Judge Brian Jackson didn't rule from the bench Wednesday after hearing arguments on whether to dismiss a Baton Rouge police officer's lawsuit against Black Lives Matter and activist DeRay Mckesson.
Mckesson's attorney, William Gibbens, claims Black Lives Matter is a movement, not an organization that can be sued.
The unidentified officer's lawyer, Donna Grodner, calls it an "unincorporated association" that solicits money, holds meetings and has chapters across the country.
The officer's suit claims a "rock like substance" struck him in the face during a protest prompted by the July 2016 shooting death of Alton Sterling, a black man who was killed by a white officer during a struggle.
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OGDEN, Utah — A suspect is in custody after a reported kidnapping attempt at an Ogden Wal-Mart that led to a police pursuit Friday night.
According to the Ogden Police Department, officers responded to a Wal-Mart at 1959 Wall Ave. on a report of a possible aggravated kidnapping just after 9 p.m.
Police say the victim was able to get away but the suspect fled in a vehicle. Police began a pursuit, which went through Davis County and ended at 1400 West and 2900 North when the suspect drove into a dead end road.
The suspect was taken into custody and positively identified as Emanuel Carranza, who police say is a parole fugitive.
Fox 13 News will update this story as more details emerge.
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (AP) – Macon Brock, a retailer who co-founded the Dollar Tree chain of discount stores that grew into a Fortune 500 company, has died. He was 75.
News outlets report Brock died Saturday at his home in Virginia Beach. His wife said he died of complications from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a lung disease.
Brock was born and raised in Norfolk. In 1986, he and two others opened five stores called “Only $1.00” after having success in the retail toy business.
The Chesapeake-based company changed its name to Dollar Tree in 1993.
Brock and his wife made donations to colleges across Virginia, and he served as chairman of Randolph-Macon College’s Board of Trustees for 10 years.
He also provided significant support to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation.
ZURICH (AP) — FIFA has dropped referee Fahad Al Mirdasi from the World Cup after he was banned from football for life in Saudi Arabia over match fixing.
The Saudi Arabian Football Federation said two weeks ago that Fahad Al Mirdasi asked for money to help a team win a cup final.
Now FIFA says its referees’ committee has decided that his conditions to be selected for the World Cup in Russia “are not satisfied anymore.”
As a result, the entire Saudi refereeing team has been removed from the tournament, including two assistants.
FIFA says Al Mirdasi won’t be directly replaced. Instead, the governing body will take two additional assistant referees from the United Arab Emirates and Japan.
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After performing it on Howard Stern's show earlier this week, Miley Cyrus brought back her rendition of Tom Petty's Wildflowers for The Tonight Show — and she did not disappoint!
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BEIJING (AP) — China is defending its trade practices with North Korea after Chinese-made vehicles were seen carrying ballistic missiles during a military parade despite international sanctions against selling military hardware to Pyongyang.
Photos provided by the North Korean government showed the submarine-launched missiles loaded aboard trucks bearing the logo of Sinotruk, a Chinese company.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lu Kang said Tuesday that China conducts “normal business interactions” with its neighbor North Korea, but adheres to the United Nations sanctions.
A representative of a Sinotruk dealer says about 1,000 of its trucks are exported to North Korea annually under contracts that specify they’re for civilian use.
Saturday’s parade in Pyongyang to honor the country’s founder featured a senior North Korean official warning of nuclear war if the country is attacked.
TORONTO — Tumbling oil prices saw the commodity-heavy Toronto stock index give up some of the week's gains ahead of the holiday weekend.
The S&P/TSX composite index dropped 47.98 points to 15,728.32, as the November crude contract fell $1.50 to $49.29 per barrel.
In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average nudged down 1.72 points to 22,773.67. The S&P 500 index gave back 2.74 points to 2,545.49 and the Nasdaq composite index was up 4.82 points to 6,590.18.
The Canadian dollar was unchanged, trading at an average price of 79.69 US.
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* h1 ‍Sales Increased by 6.8 Percent to 61.9 Million Euro​
* H1 ‍ORDER INCOME AMOUNTED TO 64.0 MILLION EURO, SO THAT ORDER BOOK ROSE TO 160.5 MILLION EURO, WITH 63.2 MILLION EURO PLANNED FOR DELIVERY IN 2017​
* ‍EBITDA AMOUNTED TO 3.6 MILLION EURO IN FIRST HALF YEAR 2017 (2016: 4.6 MILLION EURO)​
* H1 ‍EBIT AMOUNTS TO -0.4 MILLION EURO (2016: 0.9 MILLION EURO)​
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Join us for the inaugural show in Good City Hall featuring local band Chicken Wire Empire!
Contemporary tones blend with traditional roots in Milwaukee’s unparalleled Chicken Wire Empire. Since their formation in 2014, the Chicken Wire Empire has wasted little time establishing themselves as one of the hottest up and coming bands in the local and regional music scene.
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NEW YORK (AP) — AP POLL ALERT: At No. 7, Tennessee back in women's top 10 for first time since 2015; Texas drops to No. 8.
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Bill took a trip to the Kansas City Zoo to face his fear of stingrays.
Necessity is the plea for every infringement of human freedom. It is the argument of tyrants; it is the creed of slaves.
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This year's Tampa Spring Jam will take place Friday, April 21, 8 p.m., at the USF Sun Dome, 4202 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa. The lineup will include performances from Guy featuring Teddy Riley, Dru Hill, 112, Tony! Toni! Tone!, Silk, and Doug E. Fresh.
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MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee prosecutors say a man who led police on a high-speed chased told arresting officers he crashed his minivan because he became distracted checking his cellphone for directions.
The Milwaukee District Attorney’s Office said in a criminal complaint released Friday that 20-year-old Logan Michael Brandenburg made the comment unsolicited while he was being transported from a hospital to the county jail.
Prosecutors say Brandenburg told officers he had smoked marijuana and was on probation so a “fight or flight mentality kicked in” when a West Allis police officer attempted to pull him over on Nov. 19.
Authorities say the chase reached speeds of 100 mph and involved four different police departments before Brandenburg’s minivan jumped a curb and plunged down an embankment.
Brandenburg is charged with two felonies.
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Subway: connecting the digital to the physical
Anyone who visits the Subway website, accepts cookies from the site and provides an email address, will be emailed a digital coupon featuring a QR code that can be presented at a Subway store for a free cookie.
Sacha Clark, marketing director for the Subway brand UK and Ireland, said: "Our customers are at the centre of everything we do and we want to thank and reward them for their loyalty in an innovative – and delicious - way.
"What better than cookies for cookies to show our appreciation?"
Messages asking web users to accept cookies have been a familiar sight since 2011, when an EU directive came into force that required websites to give users the option to opt out.
In December the European Commission relaxed its rules around cookies. Companies no longer need to ask for content for using "non-privacy intrusive" cookies, such as those which remember shopping cart history or filling in forms over multiple web pages.
A West Columbia man died Friday afternoon in a building accident that took place in Lugoff. Kershaw County Coroner David West says that 45 year old Larry Durney fell from a building where he was putting on a roof. West says he fell about thirty feet to the ground Durney was transported to KershawHealth Hospital where he was pronounced dead. The accident took place around two Friday afternoon.
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If diabetes goes untreated - or is not properly managed - it can cause a number of serious complications.
According to the NHS, this is because high glucose levels can damage blood vessels, nerves and organs.
The condition can raise risk of heart disease and stroke.
Scientists had been unsure exactly why raised cholesterol levels was a long-term diabetes complication - until now.
Oklahoma City police took two men into custody after a deadly stabbing and multiple vehicle accidents.
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The first early voting held in Massachusetts last year was very successful, but it proved expensive for cities and towns, and the state auditor said Tuesday the state should pay some of the costs.
Responding to a petition from two municipalities, State Auditor Suzanne Bump determined they have a claim for state funding under the Local Mandate Law.
Cities and towns were required by state law to staff at least one polling place during the 12-day early voting period last year.
Springfield Election Commissioner Gladys Oyola said there was no extra money for it from the state.
"Maybe going forward they will learn from this election it is a burden the cities and towns can't bare," Oyola said.
Auditor Bump estimated that in-total municipalities spent close to $720,000 on required costs to conduct early voting.
Nearly a quarter of the people who voted in the 2016 election in Massachusetts did so during the early voting period.
PRNewsfoto/Bourbon & BeyondStevie Nicks and Steve Miller Band have been tapped to headline a new festival in Louisville, Kentucky, that brings together music, food, and arguably the Bluegrass State’s most famous export, bourbon whiskey. The Bourbon & Beyond Festival will take place September 23 and 24 at Champions Park.
Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder also will serve as a headliner at the two-day extravaganza. Other artists on the lineup include Paul Rodgers, blues legend Buddy Guy, Chris Robinson Brotherhood, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Jonny Lang, Joe Bonamassa, Gary Clark Jr., Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, …read more
Gather among kindred, procrastinating holiday shopper spirits at Minnesota Made and The Vintage Studio's December sale. Locally made gifts for men, women, kids, pets, and even home decor are available for a bargain during open studio hours in Stillwater.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A man has pleaded guilty to using interstate communications to threaten students at a Las Cruces elementary school.
Prosecutors say 24-year-old Michael Anthony Estrada, of Las Cruces, entered his plea Monday in federal court.
Estrada was arrested on a criminal complaint on Sept. 15.
He was accused of posting online threats that he allegedly planned to shoot children at a school.
The threats led authorities in Las Cruces to put the elementary school on lockdown until Estrada was arrested.
Prosecutors say Estrada faces a sentence of up to five years in federal prison.
He remains in custody pending a sentencing hearing, which has yet to be scheduled.
Rep. Steve Womack of Rogers was booed repeatedly Thursday while repeating a series of positions that won him his seat in Congress by large margins in every election since 2010. The crowd attending the Republican congressman's town hall filled the 342-seat auditorium at Northwest Arkansas Community College in Bentonville.
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Soldiers can shoot children fighting for ISIS, says legal expert
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ISIS has involved children in war like no other movement in recent years.
Now the Jerusalem Post reports that the Islamic supremacist movement’s practices mean any children it deploys for war could be considered targets by opposing forces.
Daphne Richemond-Barak, a professsor at IDC Herzliya in Israel, was questioned about the issue by the Post.
“If children are holding a gun then direct participation in hostilities rules apply to children … children might be targets and not just victims,” she said. – READ MORE
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. - Avilés Street in St. Augustine's historic district is open for pedestrian traffic only until further notice because of concerns about an unstable building, the city's police department announced Wednesday.
Cecilia Aiple, with St. Augustine Police Department, said a trolley train operator called after seeing damage done to a building at 9 Avilés Street. A sergeant sent to investigate agreed there was a safety concern and shut down the road to traffic. Pedestrians can still pass on the street.
Aviles Street will be shut down for the night as crowds descend on the city for Fourth of July entertainment and fireworks.
It is an unoccupied building that one resident told News4Jax has been under renovation for months. St. Johns County property records show it sold last December to Red Moon Properties for $490,000.
According to St. Augustine police, the owner of the building said they will apply for a demolition permit Thursday morning.
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The Fire Engine and Ladder truck will be housed in this large Quonset hut. Standing in the very back is OCFA Division Chief Dave Steffen. The concrete for the fire station has been poured but won’t be ready for another year. Walter Knott elementary is housing the temporary station.
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SE Lithuanian Airports announced (05-Oct-2017) the Lithuanian Government created a new strategic committee, tasked with running the proposed concession of Kaunas International Airport, Palanga International Airport and Vilnius International Airport. As previously reported by CAPA, the Government approved draft guidelines for the concessions in 2016. SE Lithuanian Airports however stated the new committee is examining the "possible development of the new airport in Lithuania" as an alternative to the initial scope of the three airport concession project. The results of the analysis will be announced in a six month period. [more - original PR - English/Lithuanian]
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BAKER - A private service for the family of Deborah McGlothlin Lemoine will be held at a later date.
Deborah Ann McGlothlin Lemoine, age 63, of Baker, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2017 at Clarity Hospice of Baton Rouge. Born on September 18, 1954, Debbie was a retired employee of the State of Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles.
She was preceded in death by her father, Robert F. McGlothlin; and her brother, Anthony “Tony” J. McGlothlin.
She is survived by her mother, Ruby F. McGlothlin of Baker; her brother, Robert E. McGlothlin of Baker; her niece that she considered her daughter, Carley S. (R.J.) McGlothlin-Scott of St. Francisville; three nephews, Casey McGlothlin of St. Francisville, Carl Evan McGlothlin of Baker and Joshua Ilgenfritz of Baker; and three that she considered her grandchildren, Cadence Scott, Ryland Scott and Zayden Blaine Bradshaw.
April 28 U.S. independent oil refiner Phillips 66 reported a 39 percent rise in quarterly profit, helped by a $423 million one-time gain from the consolidation of a petroleum coking venture.
The company's consolidated earnings rose to $535 million, or $1.02 per share, in the first quarter, from $385 million, or 72 cents per share, a year earlier.
Adjusted earnings fell to $294 million, from $360 million, a year ago. (Reporting by Swetha Gopinath in Bengaluru; Editing by Shounak Dasgupta)
ACMilan fans react to Carlos Bacca penalty miss v England
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Fans were quick to react to not just England's thrilling penalty shoot-out win over Colombia to reach the quarter-finals of the competition, but it was Carlos Bacca's missed spot-kick that has garnered as much attention from fans.
The AC Milan man had to score Colombia's last and final penalty for the country to harbor any hopes of winning the shoot-out, but Bacca's penalty was saved superby by English goalkeeper Jordan Pickford. Eric Dier slotted his penalty home to hand England a vital win and a spot in the quarter-finals of the World Cup.
Here is a gallery of how the fans reacted to Bacca's missed penalty.
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Wichita State has announced an eight-year deal with Under Armour for players to wear its apparel and use its equipment, a contract that coincides with the Shockers’ move to the American Athletic Conference.
The Shockers’ high-profile basketball program had been aligned with Nike, but other programs had worn uniforms from other companies. The volleyball program, for example, wore Adidas last season.
One of the benefits of the contract is to establish uniformity throughout the department.
All teams will honor the terms of existing agreements, which means the basketball team will continue to wear Nike next season. It will begin wearing Under Armour gear for the 2018-19 season.
Other AAC schools that wear Under Armour include South Florida, Cincinnati and Temple.
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Orestimba High School's Tyler Vargas, left, Octavio Perez, center, and Andres Alvarez, right, pose for a portrait at the Merced Sun-Star office in Merced, Calif., on Thursday, July 27, 2017. Perez was named the Southern League's co-MVP, while Alvarez was the co-Offensive Lineman of the Year. Vargas was one of two wide receivers named to the first team. Andrew Kuhn
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PPG Industries and Internationa Flavors & Fragrances are both large-cap basic materials companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership, dividends, profitabiliy and risk. PPG Industries has a beta of 1.54, meaning that its stock price is 54% more volatile than the S&P 500.
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June 15 Britain's FTSE 100 index is seen opening 3 points lower on Thursday, according to financial bookmakers, with futures down 0.3 percent ahead of the cash market open.
Blanchard started in his new job on Monday. He has joined from ANZ, where he led the Australian bank’s global sales and debt capital markets teams.
The senior banker previously ran global financial products at Daiwa Sumitomo, before which he worked for 15 years at Crédit Agricole, leaving as deputy ...
The latest on violence involving the U.N. peacekeeping mission in the African nation of Mali (all times local):
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The United Nations says unidentified gunmen attacked the headquarters of the U.N. peacekeeping force in the northern Mali city of Timbuktu, killing seven people and injuring seven others.
The U.N. peacekeeping mission says six assailants also were killed by U.N. peacekeepers in the attack Monday afternoon.
The mission says five Malian security guards and a Malian contractor working for the mission were killed along with a member of the Malian gendarmerie.
U.N. deputy spokesman Farhan Haq said earlier Monday that unidentified gunmen attacked two neighbouring U.N. camps in Douentza in the Mopti region of central Mali, killing one Malian soldier and one U.N. peacekeeper.
Saturn’s rings display their subtle colours in a view captured by NASA’s Cassini spacecraft.
The particles that make up the rings range in size from smaller than a grain of sand to as large as mountains, and are mostly made of water ice.
The exact nature of the material responsible for bestowing colour on the rings remains a matter of intense debate among scientists.
Images taken using red, green and blue spectral filters were combined to create this natural colour view.
Cassini’s narrow-angle camera took the images at a distance of approximately 2,05-million kilometres from the centre of the rings.
The Cassini spacecraft ended its mission on 15 September 2017
Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/Space Science Institute
Fri, Oct 6: It’s no secret: The prepared food industry is more popular than ever and this weekend, businesses like “Summerhill Market” are stuffed like a turkey – with customers – look for the convenience of a Thanksgiving meal cooked and ready to serve.
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HIGHGATE, Vt. - The U.S. Border Patrol says a North Carolina woman is facing a charge she was transporting people into the United States who didn't have permission to be in the country.
A complaint filed in U.S. District Court in Burlington says Border Patrol agents were alerted early Sunday that six people had walked into the United States from Canada in Highgate, Vermont.
Agents spotted an SUV driven by 31-year-old Carmen Melari Ferrufino Perdomo, of Charlotte, North Carolina, a U.S. citizen originally from Honduras. It's unclear if she has an attorney.
In the car were six Mexican citizens who told investigators they had crossed into the United States that night.
The Border Patrol says the area where the group was first spotted has seen multiple smuggling events in the past few weeks.
Montreal police are searching for potential victims of Francis Faille, a teacher who was charged with luring and providing sexually explicit material to children.
Faille taught geography at École Édouard-Montpetit during the last academic year. He was arrested on Wednesday and was released Friday on the condition that he does not access the Internet or be in the presence of anyone under 16 years old.
Police say Faille would contact his former students on Facebook using the account francis.faille.94. During their online conversation, Faille would offer to have sex with the students and send nude photos and videos of himself.
Working with the Commission scolaire de Montréal, and the director of youth protection, Montreal police believe there could be other victims. They ask anyone with information to report to their local police station or call 911 to file an official complaint.
Call of Duty: WWII is one of the most anticipated titles of the year, after three years of jet-packing the franchise returns to its roots of boots-on-the-ground action.
On the heels of the CWL Champs tournament (congratulations, Optic Gaming!), Activision and Sledgehammer have announced that the private beta for CoD: WWII will go live on August 25, and have concurrently released a trailer for the multiplayer beta.
The beta will be available on PS4, and will include some of the same content we saw at E3 this year, including three maps and a new game mode called War Mode.
You can check out the beta trailer below and you can check out our interview with Sledgehammer boss Michael Condrey right here.
Northern Ireland rider Lee Johnston hopes to achieve international road racing successes in 2018 as part of the official Honda Racing set-up.
The Fermanagh man was speaking to BBC Sport NI's Andy Gray at the launch of this year's North West 200 in Coleraine.
The North West practice and race period will take place from 15-19 May this year.
DURANGO, Colo. | Officials say a 24-year-old man is dead after being struck by lightning while he was mountain biking in southwest Colorado.
The Durango Herald reports (http://bit.ly/2w3nBIv ) the San Miguel Sheriff’s Office has identified the deceased man as John Daniel Huisjen of Durango.
According to a news release, Huisjen was mountain biking with his girlfriend during a lightning storm at a trail near the Lizard Head Wilderness, about 17 miles (27 kilometers) south of Telluride. Officials say he was struck by lightning before he could make it to shelter.
A nearby off-duty Telluride emergency medical technician says he found Huisjen “unresponsive, pulseless and breathless.” His girlfriend was taken to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
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The purchase of a defibrillator device by the management of Brownlow House has been welcomed.
The money for the device was secured by Carla Lockhart MLA and David Martin, Chairperson of the Friends of Brownlow House, via the Together Building United Communities grant of £20,000 earlier this year.
The Department of Communities gave permission for the Defib to be purchased and placed centrally for all of the house users if required.
Ms Lockhart said, “As with all these devices we hope they are never required, however, it is good that we should take all the precautions necessary. One of these devices may well save a life someday. I want to commend David and his team for their foresight in this purchase and encourage anyone who has not visited the venue to do so and see the on going exhibitions and sample the coffee shop.”
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It was easy to mistake 2018 for 1818 on Saturday as many officials and residents donned period garb for Wellington’s Bicentennial Ball. The event was held at Eagles Aerie 2051 and welcomed attendees with live music, fresh food, raffles, and a chance to pick up new clothing celebrating the village’s 200th birthday.
The owner said they had a steady flow of customers since they opened.
The new IHOP restaurant in Quincy officially opened Monday morning.
Owner Larry McDonald said he was relieved after taking two months to transition the old TGI Fridays, located at 33rd and Broadway, into IHOP. He said he's glad to bring a new dining option to Quincy.
"Offers more of a variety," said McDonald. "IHOP brings a great brand, so if we deliver the brand correctly, like we are. Since we've had a steady flow coming in, we've been able to do that. People are getting the experience."
"We have a lot of people here saying 'Thank you for coming here,'" said McDonald. "'Thank you for coming to Quincy' and that just makes us feel really good about it."
IHOP is open 24 hours and that includes Christmas day.
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The track cyclist was one of Australia’s most decorated, having won Olympic gold and four world titles in the team pursuit event
Australian track cyclist Stephen Wooldridge, an Olympic and world champion, has died aged 39.
Wooldridge, born in Sydney, won gold in the 4,000m team pursuit at the Athens Olympics in 2004, also claiming four world titles in the same discipline.
Cycling NSW said it was “deeply saddened” by the loss of an “outstanding pursuiter”.
“Stephen was an inspirational figure in track cycling, particularly in his home state of NSW,” the statement said.
“Stephen was inducted into the NSW Sports Hall of Fame in 2015; an honour he was delighted to receive both personally and for the sport of cycling.”
After retiring from cycling, Wooldridge pursued a career in the tertiary eduction sector, mainly with the University of NSW, and held various roles with Cycling Australia and Oceania Cycling Confederation Boards and Committees.
A police officer attached to the Thane Police Commissionerate has been suspended for allegedly molesting fellow women police personnel, an official said today.The accused, Namdeo Shinde, a Reserve Police Inspector, was suspended following orders given by Thane Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh on February 1 in this regard."There were several complaints against Shinde relating to molestation of women police personnel. An investigation was conducted into the complaints and after a detailed report, an offence was registered against him," Thane police spokesperson Sukhada Narkar said. Namdeo Shinde was booked by Thane Nagar Police on January 24 under IPC sections 354 (assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty), 354 (d) (stalking), 506 (criminal intimidation), 509 (word, gesture or act intended to insult the modesty of a woman), she added."On February 1, Thane Police Commissioner issued his suspension orders," Ms Narkar said.
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The ultimate Coachella wardrobe no longer consists of designer labels.
This year, Vanessa Hudgens, along with stars like Emily Ratajkowski, traded high-fashion moments for fast ones when they took on the music festival this past weekend.
We're used to seeing the rich and famous decked out in Gucci-stamped bags, Saint Laurent boots and other closet staples of that variety, but this time around Forever 21 seemed to be the celeb brand of choice.
Loving Vanessa's edgy lace-up, denim shorts and western-inspired belt? They both can be yours for a cool $53 (the belt's $8 and the shorts are $45)—amazing, right?
The Preds return to Nashville tonight to take on the Blackhawks in Game 3. This is a massive opportunity to put a real hurting on the Hawks. Need to capitalize.
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A California court commissioner says she will rule soon on who can collect the remains of murder mastermind Charles Manson.
Deputy Kern County counsel Bryan Walters says Kern County Superior Court Commissioner Alisa Knight said Wednesday that she would rule in a few days on petitions to release Manson's remains from the Bakersfield morgue.
Several would-be heirs and a former pen pal are vying for the corpse that's been on ice since Manson died Nov. 19 in a hospital at age 83.
A man who claims he was fathered by Manson and another who says he's a grandson are locked in a dispute with a friend who collects so-called Manson memorabilia.
Manson was serving a life sentence for orchestrating the 1969 killings of pregnant actress Sharon Tate and eight others.
Peralta is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Astros.
Peralta will head to the bench for what appears to be a routine day off after starting nine straight games for the Diamondbacks. He's slashing .324/.400/.618 with two homers over that same span, so he'll look to pick up where he left off when he returns to the starting lineup. In the meantime, Gregor Blanco is starting in his place in left field, batting second.
ROME (AP) — A Spanish aid group says Italy has seized one of its migrant rescue boats because it refused to cave in to death threats by the Libya coast guard and hand over the migrants.
Proactiva Open Arms on Monday confirmed reports that the rescue vessel Open Arms was sequestered Sunday in the Sicilian port of Pozzallo and that Italian authorities are investigating the group for suspected criminal association and aiding illegal immigration.
Proactiva says the investigation stems from its refusal Thursday to hand over to Libya’s coast guard 218 migrants it had just saved in international waters north of Libya.
It says an armed Libyan coast guard boat Proactiva’s crew with death if they wouldn’t offload the rescued women and children. Instead, Open Arms brought the migrants to Pozzallo on Saturday.
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Patrick Beverley carried the load until James Harden rebounded from a poor shooting start, and the Houston Rockets claimed Game 1 of their Western Conference first-round series with a 118-87 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday night at Toyota Center. Beverley scored a playoff career-high 21 points and added 10 rebounds, steering the ship until Harden got untracked.
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An Afghan official says that a Taliban attack on a village in northern Faryab province has killed five members of the local police force.
Karim Yuresh, spokesman for the provincial police chief, says the Taliban gained control of the village, located in the Shirin Tagab district, following the surprise attack on Wednesday.
He says five insurgents were also killed and two others were wounded in the battle.
Qari Yusouf Ahamdi, a Taliban spokesman, claimed responsibility for the attack.
In neighboring Jawzjan province, insurgents abducted about 50 local farmers in Darzab district.
Mohammad Reza Ghafori, spokesman for the provincial governor, says the tribal elders are trying to secure their release. He says the motive behind the kidnapping isn't yet clear.
The Taliban have not made any statements on the abducted farmers.
(AP) – The top U.S. military officer is warning during a trip to Seoul that the United States is ready to use the “full range” of its military capabilities to defend itself and its allies from North Korea.
A spokesman says Marine Corps Gen. Joseph Dunford also told his South Korean counterparts Monday that the North’s missiles and nukes threaten the world.
Dunford, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is also meeting with South Korean President Moon Jae-in. He will then travel to Japan and China. The trip follows a week in which President Donald Trump waged a war of words with North Korea, declaring the U.S. military “locked and loaded.”
North Korea, meanwhile, has threatened to lob four intermediate-range missiles into the waters near the U.S. territory of Guam.
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SAUDI Arabia's government is ordering its ministries and agencies to review billions of dollars' worth of unfinished infrastructure and economic development projects with a view to shelving or restructuring them, government sources said.
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VANCOUVER - An advocacy group says an animal cruelty charge has been laid against a British Columbia man after a dog nearly died of a serious flea infestation.
The SPCA says in a release that an older terrier named Rascal was rushed to an animal hospital on Vancouver Island earlier this year after losing about 85 per cent of his blood to fleas.
Animal protection officer Tina Heary says the dog was “literally dying from fleas” when he came into the group's care.
Heary says people know fleas can cause itchy skin and irritation, but don't always realize the insects feast on blood.
The SPCA says Rascal recovered after receiving life-saving blood transfusions and is now thriving in a new home.
It says Gary Bob of Lantzville has been charged with one count of animal cruelty under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act.
Don’t be left wondering why your event was left out of our special Spring Arts Preview.
Worcester Magazine will publish Sprint Arts Preview 2017 on March 30. To make sure you’re not on the outside looking in, be sure to let us know now what you have going on this spring. This very special issue will feature museum exhibits, arts galleries, book signings, local film screenings and concerts in and around Central Mass. We will include listings and stories highlighting what is going on in the arts community.
The listings will run through June 21. If you have an event within the Central Mass arts community, let us know by emailing the editor at wbird@worcestermag.com. Your submission should include all relevant information (think Who, What, When and Where). A person of contact should also be included, and if you have high- and low-res, high-quality images, feel free to include. Small images will not be accepted.
Please send in all submissions by Jan. 31, or notify the editor if special accommodation is required.
The Wichita Falls Police Department is searching for a missing person.
40-year old Corrie Hollingsworth was last seen in the 1300 block of Central Freeway at around 9 p.m. on Sunday, January 28th.
She was wearing a blue Walmart shirt and khaki pants. She is 4'10" and weigh 92 pounds. She has shoulder length brown hair and brown eyes. There is a dimple on her right cheek and a tattoo of an angel on her back. She was last seen driving a 2002 blue four door Chevy Tahoe was TX tag L408288.
If you have any information about where she may be, you are asked to call police.
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A huge blaze broke out on a construction site in Sydney's CBD on Thursday morning.
A witness said there was a "huge amount of damage on the facade of the building" after the fire broke out just before 8am, near Legal Grounds Cafe and not far from Parliament House.
The fire at a construction site on Macquarie Street. Photo: Twitter/@tsdheo - Douglas Thompson
Macquarie Street has been closed in both directions while firefighters attend the scene.
Scaffolding at the site caught on fire, Fire and Rescue NSW said.
NSW Police tweeted about 8am: "Emergency services are responding to a fire at a construction site on Macquarie Street at Sydney. There have been no reported injuries. Diversions are in place."
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The New York Times' Jim Rutenberg traveled to Russia to learn more about President Trump's America. Rutenberg joins Morning Joe to discuss what he learned on his trip.
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French authorities call for calm after clashes in Nantes
PARIS (AP) — French authorities called for calm in France's western city of Nantes, where violent clashes between protesters and police broke out overnight after an officer shot dead a 22-year-old driver who was trying to avoid a police checkpoint.
Interior ministry Gerard Collomb strongly condemned the violence in a written statement Wednesday.
French authorities said prosecutors have opened a judicial investigation. Police also opened an internal probe looking at the officer's actions and his decision to use a firearm.
Protesters in Nantes clashed with police, throwing Molotov cocktails and burning cars and rubbish bins
Protesters also set fire to shops and buildings in three poor neighborhoods across the city.
The clashes ended early Wednesday morning.
The newest episode of The Premium Pete Show podcast features the most decorated detective in NYPD history.
Ralph Friedman clocked over 2,000 arrests and was awarded over 200 medals before retiring from the force.
On this tense episode, Pete and Ralph have a passionate debate about police brutality and the Blue wall of silence.
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Airbus Helicopters threatens to close down in Romania
Airbus Helicopters threatens to close down its Ghimbav-based manufacturing base in Romania and transfer production elsewhere.
The company wants a clear commitment from Bucharest on the purchase of Airbus helicopters, writes French financial newspaper La Tribune, citing unnamed sources. The maintenance base, also located in Ghrimbav, will not be affected by any decision.
According to the French newspaper, Airbus wants a direct order of at least 16 H215M from the Romanian army to launch the assembly line (inaugurated in August 2016 in the presence of former French president François Hollande; Evertiq reported).
This comes on the back of reports that Bucharest has established close ties with helicopter producer Bell in 2017. The US-based manufacturer eyeing an order for 45 attack helicopters (24 AH-1Z Viper) and tactical transport (21 UH-1Y Venom).
A likely transfer target for production could be Poland.
Police are investigating the fatal shooting of a suspected burglar by a resident in Long Beach Monday morning.
Authorities were sent to the 200 block of East Artesia Boulevard to investigate a shooting report about 5:15 a.m., Long Beach Police Department Sgt. James Richardson stated.
Arriving officers found a man at the scene who had been shot in the upper body, Richardson said.
Investigators believe the wounded man was a burglar who had been shot by a resident, who remained at the scene and called police.
The suspected burglar was transported to a local hospital, where he later died from his injuries, Richardson said. His identity has not been released.
The shooting was not believed to be gang related and is still under investigation, Richardson said.
UPDATE: As reported by the Charleston Gazette, WVU Football will hire former Alabama graduate assistant Doug Belk to fill the vacant corner backs coach position. The role was vacated by Blue Adams last week.
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The Vetr community on Thursday upgraded Square Inc. (NYSE: SQ) from 3 stars (Hold) to 3.5 stars (Buy). Crowd confidence was mixed to strong, with 58.1 percent of Vetr users giving the stock a Buy rating, 6.5 percent a Hold and 35.5 percent a Sell.
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At time of publication, Square traded at $43.61. The Vetr crowd is strongly bullish, setting a price target of $48.00, implying a 10 percent upside. Analyst consensus was mixed, with an average analyst target price of $39.75.
Guyana Jaguars, led by Shimron Hetmyer’s blistering hundred and their pace bowlers, yesterday romped to their second victory in as many matches after they destroyed the United States of America (USA) cricket team at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua, yesterday in the Cricket West Indies (CWI) Regional Super50 competition.
USA won the toss and elected to bat with the Jaguars making one change as Clinton Pestano replaced Romario Shepherd.
Jaguars were immediately into their stride with Keemo Paul effecting the breakthrough with the second ball of the innings removing Sunny Sohal while Raymon Reifer had Jaskaran Malhotra caught at cover also without scoring. Reifer, in his second over dismissed skipper Irahim Khaleel for the third duck of the innings to have USA struggling at 10-3 in 3.5 overs…..
Halle Berry has some advice for her younger self.
In a Flashback Friday post on Instagram, the 51-year-old shared a photo of herself from her younger days with some words of wisdom.
"If I could give this young girl some advice," she wrote, "I’d tell her to do it all the same... no regrets. #FBF"
A team of NVIDIA researchers, led by research scientist Guilin Liu, created an impressive AI deep learning method that can reconstruct photos with realistic results. The process is called “image inpainting.”
The method, which performs a process called “image inpainting”, could be implemented in photo editing software to remove unwanted content, while filling it with a realistic computer-generated alternative.
“Our model can robustly handle holes of any shape, size location, or distance from the image borders. Previous deep learning approaches have focused on rectangular regions located around the center of the image, and often rely on expensive post-processing.” (read more)
ESTACADA, Ore. (AP) – The ex-girlfriend of an Oregon man accused of killing his mother on Mother’s Day and then cutting off her head and carrying it into a store says her ex-boyfriend’s eyes “did not look right” beginning two months before the incident.
The Oregonian/OregonLive reported Tuesday that court documents state Heather Suydam noticed a drastic change in Joshua Webb’s behavior before the incident.
The 36-year-old Webb remains held in jail on charges of murder and abuse of a corpse in the May 14 death of his mother, 59-year-old Tina Webb.
Suydam told authorities that Webb called her on April 8 “and told her about an `odd squid pulsing sensation’ he was having in the back of the head.”
Webb also faces charges in the stabbing of a cashier and death of his dog at the family home.
Muscular Dystrophy Association Holds Annual Muscle Walk This Saturday
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Our guests today are working to discover new treatments and support families in their fight against Muscular Dystrophy and an event this weekend wants to get participants on their feet and taking steps towards a cure.
Erin and Owen join us today to tell us about what’s going on this weekend.
May 30 (Reuters) - Bournemouth captain Simon Francis has signed a one-year contract extension to keep him at the Vitality Stadium until the end of 2019-20 season, the Premier League club said on Wednesday.
The 33-year-old defender, who had one year remaining on his previous deal, has made 286 appearances for the Cherries since arriving from Charlton Athletic in 2011.
"The most important thing was to retain our Premier League status for another year and then once that was achieved it was a chance to sit down and discuss things," Francis told the club website http://www.afcb.co.uk.
"It all happened fairly quickly because negotiations don't take too long when a player wants to stay at the club."
Eddie Howe's Bournemouth finished 12th in the Premier League with 44 points to secure a fourth consecutive campaign in top-flight football. (Reporting by Hardik Vyas in Bengaluru; editing by Ken Ferris)
A Syrian monitoring group and the media arm of al-Qaida-linked militants are reporting intense airstrikes on a rebel-held stronghold in Syria's northwest.
The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported more than 35 airstrikes on Saraqeb since late Friday, adding that many of its residents are fleeing.
The Ibaa News Agency of the al-Qaida-linked Levant Liberation Committee, said Russian and Syrian warplanes and helicopter gunships have been pounding Saraqeb and Tel Mardeekh village in Idlib province since the early hours of Saturday.
Syrian government forces and their allies pushed into Idlib, an opposition stronghold, inching closer to a key highway that connects Syria's two largest cities, Damascus and Aleppo.
The U.N. says more than 270,000 have been displaced in Idlib because of the government onslaught since Dec. 15.
FISA Memo Is the Latest of Many Obama-Era Abuses
The House Intelligence Committee memo on alleged FISA abuses by federal authorities reveals above all how politicized the DOJ and FBI were under Obama.
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I’m sure it’s all a great big coincidence.
I am told that Public Accounts show the government annually shovelled thousands at iPolitics for most of the past decade – more, even, than all of Postmedia got. Neither The Tyee nor Blacklock’s nor The Hill Times (where, coincidentally, I’m a long-time columnist, and where, coincidentally, the “affidavits” column first appeared) receive buckets of government boodle.
Most of iPolitics’s coverage of the sexual misconduct story has been CP wire copy.
As they say: just saying’.
The Bills suffered an unfortunate stroke of bad luck when former Eagles receiver Jordan Matthews went down with a sternum injury during his first practice with his new team.
Jordan Matthews has a chip fracture in sternum. Week to week. — Sal Capaccio 🏈 (@SalSports) August 14, 2017
Matthews has been an extremely durable player over the past couple seasons in Philadelphia. They acquired Matthews the same day they moved on from oft injured wideout Sammy Watkins who was traded to the Rams.
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The numbers between the two receivers are close, with Matthews getting the edge in a few categories. Even though this injury is not season-ending it sure adds another hurdle for Matthews to jump with his new team.
Eagles players like Carson Wentz and Zach Ertz were saddened by the news of their friend being moved to another team and it was obvious Matthews was just as happy in Philadelphia with those guys as well.
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Kim Jong-un's half-brother was killed in Malaysia, Korean media outlets report. Reportedly, Kim Jong-nam was killed by a female spy. Kim Jong-nam was attacked yesterday at the airport of Kuala Lumpur, Yonhap news agency reports. Afterwards, two women fled the scene in a taxi.
It was also said that the two female attackers could be "agents" associated with North Korea.
Kim Jong-nam had left Korea a long time ago, after the execution of his uncle, and had been residing in Macau ever since, where he had business.
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Kenyans urged to go back to work
The Kenya business community has urged Kenyans to resume work.
The Kenya Private sector alliance vice chairman Patrick Obath says the country has had one week on non productivity which has in turn affected the GDP.
Obath has further asked the aggrieved politicians to raise any petitions to the judiciary.
He has further congratulated Kenyans for so far maintaining peace in the country.
The newest sensation and it's selling very well! Finally someone's come up with a red wine that can be enjoyed chilled! Particularly nice with barbeque or Cajun-style spicy meats or fish!
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The funeral will take place Monday for the three children murdered in Four Hills. Eli, 5, 6-year-old Olivia and 9-year-old Ian Mascarenas were shot along with their mother on December 5, 2016, by an ex-boyfriend in their home.
Their mother was critically injured but survived.
The funeral services for the kids will take place Monday afternoon at the Believers Center in Albuquerque. The family issued a statement last week thanking the public for their support and asking for privacy during this time.
March 19 (Reuters) - Md Medical Group Investments:
* FY 2017 NET PROFIT GREW 19% Y-O-Y TO RUB 2.7 BILLION
* FY 2017 EBITDA GREW 13% Y-O-Y TO RUB 4.17 BILLION
* FY 2017 REVENUE INCREASED BY 13% Y-O-Y TO RUB 13.76 BILLION
* END-2017 NET DEBT INCREASED BY 26% FROM THE END OF 2016 TO RUB 2.07 BILLION
* BOARD RECOMMENDED DIVIDEND FOR 2017 OF RUB 451 MILLION
* INCLUDING H1 DIVIDEND TOTAL DIVIDEND FOR 2017 CAN AMOUNT TO RUB 10.5PER SHARE, OR RUB 802 MILLION IN TOTAL
* IN MARCH STARTED TO ACQUIRE NON-CONTROLLING STAKES IN ITS SUBSIDIARIES, TOTAL AMOUNT OF THE PURCHASES IS ESTIMATED AT RUB 690 MILLION Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
Cheryl Bradshaw, right, and her son Jerard walk past a toppled tree that separated her bathroom from her home Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017 in Wharton, Texas. Tornadoes are suspected of damaging homes and injuring people Tuesday southwest of Houston as a strong storm system moved quickly across much of the state.
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Toyin Majekodunmi has been reported dead in the early hours of today, Monday, January 2, 2016.
The Nollywood actress' death was announced via Instagram by a colleague, Bimbo Oshin.
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The cause of her death is yet to be revealed. Toyin aka Iya Kike has been featured in several Yoruba movies over the years and will be sorely missed.
May her soul rest in peace.
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Stateside for Friday, Oct. 6, 2017
People are dying in Macomb County's overcrowded jail. Today on Stateside, we learn what role the courts play in those deaths.
Also today, a former police chief says private police bills would bring "mercenary policing" to Michigan communities. And, climate activist Bill McKibben says we've made "nowhere near enough" progress in combating climate change. Finally, we cheers to the weekend with a fall drink of Ann Arbor-made whiskey.
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From Meteorologist Jeff Tanchak:
Well here we go! A system snow will develop tonight across the entire area. The worst conditions with this will unfortunately be during the morning drive. I expect very slippery travel and possible school closings. The Cleveland area will get 2 to 4 inches with heavier totals east. Around 1" in the Akron-Canton area. A blast of arctic air builds in tomorrow behind this storm. Very strong northwest winds will blow the snow around. Wind gusts could be over 40 mph at times. Temperatures crash through the 20s area wide. Lake effect snow bands could lead to heavy snow accumulation where the persistent squalls set up. I could see over a foot of snow by tomorrow night in parts of the snowbelt east of Cleveland. Prepare yourself for dangerous winter conditions the next few days.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (CBS) — Last week, arguments were heard in federal court. On Monday, a state courtroom was the setting for a second trial over alleged gerrymandering of Pennsylvania’s congressional districts.
Pretrial motions were heard Monday morning by a Commonwealth Court judge. Much of the discussion centered over whether documents involved in last week’s federal court gerrymandering trial in Philadelphia could be used in the state court case.
In both cases, the plaintiffs argue that the boundaries for Pennsylvania’s congressional districts were drawn with political advantage in mind, and a lawyer told the Commonwealth Court judge on Monday that Republicans were in full control of the process.
Last month, the state Supreme Court fast-tracked the state lawsuit.
The Commonwealth Court judge advised the parties Monday that he is essentially functioning as a hearing officer, creating a record for a case that will be decided by the state high court
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LONDON (Reuters) - Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Wednesday that Tehran will stand firm against U.S. threats to cut Iranian oil sales, and warned that Washington had not thought about the consequences of such a decision.
"The Americans say they want to reduce Iranian oil exports to zero. They have talked without thinking carefully. It shows they have not thought about its consequences," Rouhani was quoted as saying by state news agency IRNA on an official visit to Vienna.
(Reporting by Bozorgmehr Sharafedin, Editing by William Maclean)
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1:06 First baby of 2017 in the Fresno area born at Clovis hospital Pause
1:18 Troubles continue at Fresno's Hotel California
0:33 Detectives nab woman and man who stole $2,500 in Christmas gifts
2:35 What were the 5 best video games of 2016?
2:45 Understanding the Electoral College: 'A process not a place'
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2:43 Meet the adorable Victor E., Fresno State's real-life bulldog mascot
0:33 Fire causes extensive damage to Tower District restaurant
BALTIMORE (WJZ)– Baltimore City detectives are searching for a 61-year-old man who’s been missing for more than a week.
Authorities say Pinkney Jones was last seen on April 16, in the 5700 block of Fair Oaks Avenue.
He’s described as 5-foot-4 African American man that weighs 160 pounds. Police say he was last seen wearing a yellow jacket, a gray hoodie and brown boots.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call 911.
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Hakeem takes on a mentor role to Blake and battle each other over his new beat.
is going to sponsor both Ryan Newman and Austin Dillion in 2018.
A.J. Allmendinger is going to be in the Rolex 24 hour race.
Kurt Busch is expected to be back at Stewart Hass Racing next season says this link.
The hybrid variant of the new 10th-generation Honda Accord will be available Friday, March 23. Environmentally conscious buyers in the market for a new sedan will be pleased to hear that the 2018 Honda Accord Hybrid will be much closer in price to its traditional non-hybrid counterpart than the previous generation was. The new base price for this hybrid is just $25,900 including the destination charge. That’s a $4,505 price drop from the outgoing Accord Hybrid while getting more standard equipment. Now, you'll be saving money at the pump and paying a lot less at the dealer than you would have previously.
Moving up from the base model of the Honda Accord Hybrid is the EX ($29,780), EX-L ($32,330), EX-L Navi ($33,330), and Touring ($35,600). Those are pretty good prices for a mid-size sedan that gets 47 mpg both in the city and on the highway. There are also more trim options on the Accord Hybrid moving up from just three available trims to five.
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STOCKHOLM Sweden's prosecution authority said on Monday it had asked a judge to extend the detention in prison of Rakhmat Akilov, the main suspect in Friday's truck attack in Stockholm which killed four and injured 15.
The judge will rule on the request on Tuesday.
Prosecutors had until Tuesday lunchtime to request further detention of the 39-year-old Uzbek or release him.
"An application for a detention order has been made concerning the man who was arrested on Saturday morning suspected on probable cause for terrorist crimes through murder," the prosecution authority said in a statement.
The court application was the first official document naming Akilov.
Court documents also showed Akilov had asked to replace his court-appointed lawyer and that his request had been denied.
(Reporting by Stockholm Newsroom; editing by John Stonestreet)
Chrissy Teigen and John Legend have added a new member to their family!
On Friday, Teigen shared an adorable Instagram pic of her 1-year-old daughter, Luna, petting their new bulldog puppy, Pepper.
"What happens at Lip Sync Battle does not always stay at Lip Sync Battle @caseypattersontv @llcoolj," the 31-year-old model and TV host captioned her snap.
LONDON (Reuters) - The head of France’s central bank bolstered his country’s push to create a powerful euro zone finance minister on Tuesday, saying it was among a number of steps needed to improve the bloc and prevent monetary policy being overburdened.
Francois Villeroy de Galhau spoke of an institutional “accelerator” to engineer reforms on the fiscal, macro and micro fronts in the euro zone.
“There will be a need for a euro area finance minister to implement these tools efficiently,” he said at an event organized by policy think tank OMFIF.
He added that the recent slowdown in euro zone growth was expected to be temporary. The ECB’s central bankers are worried though that without changes in the euro zone’s setup, that monetary policy would remain overburdened and “the only game in town.”
High school and junior high students at Coahoma ISD attended a Career and College day held recently on the campus of Coahoma High School.
Representatives of several colleges from technical schools and work training to four year universities and careers, ranging from health science to government, military, criminal justice, and business, were on hand to visit with students and answer questions regarding their institutions or vocations. Students in grades 8 through 12 attended the event.
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A: I’m going to a temple event where they release animals into the wild. Wanna join?
B: Releasing animals into the wild? You mean like when they release fish into rivers?
A: That’s right, so that the fish are not killed and eaten.
B: But if that fish is not a native species, it will damage the ecological balance.
A: 我明天要參加廟裡的放生大會，你要不要一起來？
B: 放生大會？你是說把魚放到河裡去嗎？
A: 對，這樣魚就不會被殺來吃了。
B: 可是如果這些魚是外來種，反而破壞了生態平衡啊。
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Sessions Memo Expands On Religious Liberty Exemptions
U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions issued a sweeping guidance to federal agencies on religious liberty Friday, articulating a 20-point list of principles affecting employers, government agencies and religious groups. ...read more
During that time the team was finally awarded the #1 overall draft pick, selecting one of the more unique, and capable, franchise building blocks in recent years in Ben Simmons . Perhaps just as importantly, Joel Embiid 's troublesome navicular bone in his right foot finally cooperated, allowing him to finally make his NBA debut more than two years after being selected third overall.
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Mike Tirico will take over as play-by-play announcer for Notre Dame football games on NBC this season, joining analyst Doug Flutie.
Tirico replaces Dan Hicks, who did Fighting Irish games for the past four seasons. Hicks will still be part of NBC Sports’ golf coverage and next year’s Winter Olympics. Last season, Tirico filled in for Hicks on three Notre Dame games. Tirico will also call NBC’s Thursday night NFL games this season.
Flutie, the 1984 Heisman Trophy winner for Boston College, is entering his third season doing Irish games. Kathryn Tappen will be the sideline reporter for a fourth season.
NBC also announced Monday that former Texas quarterback Chris Simms, the son of former quarterback and NFL analyst Phil Simms, is joining the Notre Dame broadcasts as a studio analyst.
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Welcome to the Reading FC live blog for Monday, August 14.
We're back in full swing with three games played so far and plenty more coming up over the next few weeks.
Royals are back in action on Tuesday night when they take on Aston Villa at Madejski Stadium (8pm kick-off).
Manager Jaap Stam will no doubt be looking for a reaction following the team's 1-1 draw on Saturday with Fulham.
Keep an eye on the live blog below for all the latest reaction from Fulham and build-up to Villa.
Plus we'll be getting reaction to the signing of Leandro Bacuna and also keeping an eye on the latest transfer news for Royals and the other Championship clubs.
Don't forget you can keep track of all the Reading FC news on the getreading website and through Jonathan Low's Twitter account @jonathanl50 .
You can also stay up to date with news through Jonathan's Facebook page .
Illinois has received two oral commitments in the last two days for its 2018 recruiting class, adding unrated wide receiver Edwin Carter on Monday and three-star defensive back Delano Ware on Sunday.
The 6-foot, 190-pound Ware, from El Cerrito, Calif., flipped his commitment from Nevada after taking an official visit to Champaign over the weekend.
Carter, a 6-3, 180-pounder from Sandalwood High School in Jacksonville, Fla., also had offers from Middle Tennessee, Western Illinois and Mercer. He could help fill the void left by receiver Malik Turner’s graduation.
The Illini now have 16 commitments for the Class of 2018, including graduate transfer receiver Shaedon Meadors from Appalachian State. College football’s first early signing period is Dec. 20-22.
Illini coach Lovie Smith undeterred despite Year 2 struggles »
New Brooklyn Condos, Straight Out of the Cinema
A 19th century building that was home to the Brooklyn Heights Cinema is being transformed into residences, with retail
Skateboarder Na-kel Smith makes falling look super smooth in an animated GIF of him missing the board, after hopping over a set of stairs. He recovers with ease by magically rolling right out of the crash landing.
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May 3 Meritor Inc
* Meritor reports second-quarter fiscal year 2017 results
* Q2 adjusted earnings per share $0.35 from continuing operations
* Q2 earnings per share $0.24 from continuing operations
* Q2 sales fell 2 percent to $806 million
* Guidance for fiscal year 2017 has been revised from prior quarter
* Sees FY 2017 adjusted earnings per share about $1.40 from continuing operations
* Sees FY 2017 revenue about $3.1 billion
* Expects 2017 financial performance will be better than previously planned
* FY2017 earnings per share view $1.41, revenue view $3.07 billion -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bangalore.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com)
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DUKE is an adult dog who came to the shelter in March and who would really like to find his very own “family”. He is about a year and a half old and weighs about 50 lbs. To our knowledge, he hasn’t been exposed to very young children yet, but teenagers and adults might be the best fit for him. Duke has had his rabies vaccination, de-worming, and DHLPP vaccination. He has also been neutered and has a microchip. The adoption fee for Duke is $90 which includes all of the above. His adoption number is 34849341. Please contact one of our shelter techs or an officer at 843-893-2651 with any additional questions.
Riza Aziz and his lawyer Datuk K. Kumaraendran (right) arrive at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission’s headquarters in Putrajaya July 4, 2018. — Picture by Hari Anggara
PUTRAJAYA, July 4 — Riza Aziz, stepson to Pekan MP Datuk Seri Najib Razak arrived at 3.10pm today for his scheduled meeting with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) at its headquarters here.
The film producer had been at the Court Complex in Kuala Lumpur earlier where Najib was charged with criminal breach of trust and abusing his position as prime minister and finance minister to gain gratification involving funds to 1Malaysia Development Berhad’s then subsidiary SRC International Sdn Bhd.
Riza is being investigated over his alleged connection to the financial scandal in which his company Red Granite Pictures had received funds originating from 1MDB.
He had spent nine hours with MACC officers yesterday starting from 2pm.
March 30 Ao World Plc
* Full year trading for FY 2017 is expected to be in line with our range of expectations
* Group revenue expected to be c.£700m, up c.17% year-on-year
* Existing adjusted EBITDA guidance range is tightened to £-2.4 to £0m
* Group cash as at 31 March 2017 is expected to be at least £27m
* Board broadly expects patterns of trading seen in second half of FY 2017 to continue into year ahead
* Board continues to be cautious given uncertain UK economic outlook, currency impacts on supplier pricing and possible effect on consumer demand
* In our Europe business, we are on track to achieve a positive adjusted EBITDA run-rate and revenue run-rate of c.eur 250m by FY 2021
* We expect limited further capex to realise plans in existing territories
* Has today separately announced a placing of up to 9.99% of its share capital Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (London Newsroom)
Do you have a sweet tooth? If so The Mars Wrigley company has a position for you! The company posted a job opening looking for applicants for their "World's Sweetest Internship" in Chicago.
The posting says it's looking for a Confectionery Connoisseur. "You will hone your candy acumen, visiting nearby manufacturing sites to see how our products are made and sampling a wide spectrum of chocolate, gum, and confections – including flavors that haven’t yet reached the public and brand varieties that are offered in 140 countries around the world."
To be qualified for this position you must be 21 or over to apply. Strong writing and communication skills across a range of technical audiences. Photo/video editing and production skills. And the ability to distinguish all five fruity flavor from the Skittles rainbow in a blind taste-test.
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 Poland opened the game with a 19-2 run en route to a 70-25 win. Braeden O’Shaughnessy was the only Bulldogs player in double figures with 15 points. Tequan Muhammad led Campbell with nine points.
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ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Defensive end Jared Crick has been carted off the Denver Broncos practice field after apparently injuring his right leg during run drills Monday.
Crick’s injury comes 48 hours after the Broncos’ other starting defensive end, Derek Wolfe, was carted off the field with a sprained right ankle that could sideline him until the season opener next month.
The Broncos have been hit hard along their rebuilt D-line this summer, losing defensive end Billy Winn to a torn right ACL in their preseason opener last week and Wolfe over the weekend. Also sidelined until September are nose tackle Kyle Peko (foot) and outside linebackers Shane Ray (wrist) and Shaq Barrett (hip).
Also, rookie receiver/returner Carlos Henderson underwent thumb surgery on Sunday.
By ARNIE STAPLETON, AP Pro Football Writer
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A schoolgirl who sparked an international hunt after she left the UK for Poland has been found.
Serena Alexander-Benson, 13, is in the country with her mother, Scotland Yard said, and police are investigating whether any crime has been committed.
The teenager left the Wimbledon home where she lives with her father at around 7.50am on May 25, apparently on her way to school.
When she did not arrive there she was reported missing.
Police found that she had travelled out of the UK in a car on a Eurotunnel train with a female friend of her mother.
On Wednesday the National Crime Agency revealed that Polish authorities had confirmed that Serena is with her mother.
Sen. Jim Smith of Papillion told a legislative committee Tuesday his bill would ensure rural Nebraskans are better represented by the Public Service Commission. It would result in five conservative-leaning districts and two liberal-leaning ones.
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Eight are left on season 13 of ‘The Voice,’ and they’ll hit the stage again for two performances each on the Dec. 11 episode. Follow along with everything as it goes down in our live blog here!
The first artist to take the stage is Adam Cunningham from Adam Levine’s team. Adam was in the Bottom Two two weeks in a row, but made it through without having to sing for the Instant Save last week. This time, he’s singing Lonestar’s “I’m Already There,” which is a powerful and emotional ballad. The performance is not only sung well, but also brings all the feels as Adam pours his emotions into every lyric. Next up, is an awesome duet from Chloe Kohanski (team Blake Shelton) and Noah Mac (team Jennifer Hudson). The young stars perform “Wicked Game” and earn rave reviews from the coaches.
Keep refreshing because we’ll be updating our recap all episode long!
HollywoodLifers, who do you think will win this season of The Voice?
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea has downplayed media reports that the U.S. might have reconsidered its choice to be ambassador to Seoul because the prominent Washington-based scholar didn't endorse the idea of military action against North Korea.
South Korea's Foreign Ministry spokesman Noh Kyu-duk said Thursday that Washington asked for Seoul's understanding over the withdrawal of Victor Cha for the ambassadorship. Noh didn't say how Washington explained the withdrawal.
He tried to downplay recent media reports as "mainly speculation." A Washington Post report Tuesday said Cha had privately expressed disagreement in late December with the Trump administration's policy on North Korea and on a U.S.-South Korea trade pact that Trump has threatened to scrap.
The high-profile diplomatic post in Seoul has been vacant since Trump took office a year ago.
 Feb. 18 Free shows at 1 and 3 p.m. at the Brea Community Center, featuring an acrobatic performance by the Baudeogi Nam Sa Dang performers from sister city Anseong, Korea
 Feb. 18 Opening reception, from 6 to 10 p.m., at the Brea Art Gallery for the exhibit "An Illustrated History of Silent Cinema 1910-1929"
 Feb. 23 Special City Council meeting at 6 p.m., followed by a birthday celebration, which includes unveiling of a time capsule, birthday cake and children's activities.
 July 18 Brea Centennial Night at Angel Stadium as the Angels take on the Washington Nationals
 Aug. 18 Free Brea Fest at 6 p.m. will feature fireworks, live music, art and food from local restaurants
 Oct. 21 Centennial Gala at 7 p.m. on the plaza at the Civic & Cultural Center, including dinner, dancing and entertainment
 November Curtis Theatre stages "Tales from the Canyon: The Olinda Story," an original play chronicling the life of Brea's early residents; exact dates of shows to be determined
The St. Clare Cardinal Cooke Center was near capacity, in Great Kills Saturday, as the Crusaders hosted CYO Staten Island games.
The Advance multimedia specialist Derek Alvez captured some of action around the courtside, clicking out of his red and black boxes.
We hope you enjoy the photo gallery and make sure to check back later to see additional photos!
Benedict XVI, who resigned as pontiff in 2013, has celebrated his 90th birthday with a mug of beer and the company of visitors from his native Bavaria in Germany.
Photos by the Vatican newspaper L’Osservatore Romano of the celebration showed Benedict sipping a beer. His brother, Monsignor Georg Ratzinger, also joined the party and enjoyed a beer.
Looking happy, the frail Benedict also admired a gift basket whose goodies included pretzels.
He was born on April 16, 1927, in southern Germany. But since the birthday coincided this year with Easter Sunday, Benedict was feted on Monday.
On a sunny, mild day, guests sat outside the monastery on Vatican City grounds where Benedict has lived since he became the first pontiff to resign in 600 years, stunning the Catholic Church.
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This story has been corrected to show that the gift basket contained pretzels, not sausages.
Wagner's greatest achievement, Der Ring des Nibelungen--referred to as the Ring Cycle--inspired J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings and scored the "Ride of the Valkyries" scene in Apocalypse Now. Loony Tunes' "Kill the Wabbit" spoofed the Ring Cycle, and became an entire generation's "first, and often only exposure to opera," as Ayun Halliday noted here recently. The Ring Cycle's overwhelming demonstration of the Gesamtkunstwerk is a thing to behold, and you can see it here performed in full, all four parts, "15 hours of epic opera" courtesy of BBC Arts and The Space. The film here, by Opera North, comes from live performances in Leeds in 2016. At the top, see Das Rheingold, below it Die Walküre, just above Siegfried, and below Götterdämmerung ("Twilight of the Gods").
American officials search for dangerous migrants in Colombia; back home, husband and wife Marines prepare for deployment to Afghanistan.
Public officials in Tooele County got the first look at options for a Deseret Peak Complex master plan during a meeting Tuesday night.The meeting unveiled a pair of preliminary options to expand and diversify options at the county's recreation complex located in the center of Tooele Valley.
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BRISTOL, TN (WJHL) – The first baby born at Bristol Regional Medical Center in 2017 has arrived.
Norton, VA couple, Sheena and Patrick Fisher, welcomed a healthy baby boy named, Boston James Fisher, just hours after midnight.
The couple had to leave a family wedding early when Sheena’s water broke.
Nearly 30 people packed the waiting room to wait for the arrival of the couple’s first baby.
“It’s surreal to think that we are parents and we get to take him home, so we are just so excited, we’re very excited. We couldn’t have asked for a better blessing or for him to come in the way that he did,” Sheena Fisher said.
Boston came in at just under 8 pounds and 20 inches long. Sheena and Boston are doing well and they hope to welcome him home early this week.
U.S. Representative Mike Quigley from Illinois’ 5th District joins the Big John and Ray show to talk about how he plans to work with President-Elect Donald Trump.
The Head Office of Perpetual Treasuries Limited, the primary dealer at the center of the Central Bank treasury bond scam, is currently being searched by officers of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID).
The office which is located in the Parkland Building at Park Street, Colombo 02 is being searched by the CID after obtaining a search warrant.
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is saying that “racism is evil” as he condemns the KKK, neo-Nazis and white supremacists as “criminals and thugs.”
He spoke in the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House after meeting with Attorney General Jeff Sessions and FBI director Christopher Wray about the race-fueled violence Saturday in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Trump has come under fire for his comments Saturday that “many sides” are to blame for the violence. In those remarks, he did not single out white supremacists or any other hate group, even as Republican lawmakers and others in his White House did condemn them by name.
Blink-182 agrees to residency at Palms casino in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Blink-182 will have regularly scheduled shows in Las Vegas starting in May after agreeing to a residency at a theater at the Palms casino-resort.
The "pop-punk" band and the parent company of the casino-resort, Station Casinos, on Monday announced the series of shows.
Palms general manager Jon Gray says the band is the "perfect fit for a true rock residency" at the property's Pearl Concert Theater.
The venue can accommodate 2,500. Tickets for the 16 shows scheduled for this year go on sale Friday.
The residency is one of many pieces of the Palms' $620 million overhaul, which also includes a 29,000-square-foot nightclub, a day club, and restaurants in partnership with celebrity chefs Bobby Flay, Michael Symon and Marc Vetri.
The property is west of the Las Vegas Strip.
Joan Helen Dever, 84, died Friday, Dec. 1, 2017, of stage 4 pancreatic cancer. According to her obituary, she graduated from high school in Pelham, NY, and earned a bachelor of science degree in health and physical education from State University College at Brockport. She also received a master's degree from Syracuse University. She was a professional synchronized swimmer and member of "Aquadorable." She was also a member of the Screen Actors Guild. She was the first head swim coach of the Fayetteville Manlius High School women's swim team.
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April 6 Leucrotta Exploration Inc
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Former model Faviola Dadis, left, reads from a statement at a news conference with her attorney, Lisa Bloom, center, in Los Angeles Monday, March 19, 2018. Dadis, an aspiring actress says she was 17 when actor Steven Seagal sexually assaulted her during a supposed casting session in 2002. At right, Regina Simons who has also accused Seagal of sexual misconduct. Seagal's attorney has not responded to a request for comment about Dadis' allegations. Andrew Dalton AP Photo
The satellites belong to various companies in the United States, the United Arab Emirates, Israel, the Netherlands and Kazakhstan, according to the ISRO.
"All 104 satellites were successfully placed in orbit," the Press Trust of India news agency quoted ISRO Chairman A.S. Kiran Kumar as saying. They included an Indian Earth observation satellite.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted that the "remarkable feat by ISRO is yet another proud moment for our space scientific community and the nation."
A man convicted of raping a child and sexual battery was caught sneaking into the United States this weekend, federal authorities said.
U.S. Customs and Border Patrol Border Patrol said Artemio Raul Escobar-Ramirez, 42, was arrested Saturday, Dec. 9, in the mountains west of Arivaca.
CBP said Escobar-Ramirez was convicted of raping a child in 2006 and aggravated sexual battery in 2008.
"Records indicate Escobar-Ramirez has an extensive criminal history in the United States and was previously removed from the country in 2014 after incarceration for his crimes," CBP said in a news release. "He will be held in federal custody pending prosecution for criminal immigration violations, and re-entry of an aggravated felon."
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Family activities, live music, world-class beers and street food are in store for visitors to the Peakender Festival.
The festival is sponsored by Thornbridge Brewery and takes over Bakewell Showground from August 18 to 20. There will be adventure tours in vintage cars, hot-air balloon flights, coaching from Sheffield Football Club, magic from Steve Faulkner, amusing antics from circus clown Curley Wurley and a talk on craft beer by freelance journalist Adrian Tierney-Jones. Jack Chapman, James Taplin, The Fabulous Tea Bag Boys, The Black Thunder Revue, Emma Jade Garbutt, Liberty Ship and Ash Gray & The Burners bring music and song to the festival.
For more details, visit www.peakender.co.uk
Jordan Armenise
From Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, Jordan Armenise began his sports broadcasting journey with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League. It was in this role where he was able to merge his best attributes: sports knowledge and personality. While with the Ticats, Jordan provided live analysis and interviews while developing a digital portfolio of one-on-one interviews, episodic sports comedy and full length sports & news features. He has also worked with CBC Sports for Hockey Night in Canada, the 2014 Sochi Olympics and Special Olympics as well as roles with Cineflix and Cream Productions as an Assistant Director.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Minors won't be able to buy some cough syrup brands over the counter as a new law to curb youth substance abuse took effect.
The Pensacola News-Journal reports Senate Bill 938 took effect Monday. It's a measure prohibiting manufacturers, distributors and retailers from selling medicines containing dextromethorphan to those under 18, and requiring anyone who appears under the age of 25 to provide identification upon checkout.
The ingredient is a cough suppressant, and is used in many over-the-counter medicines, but has been misused particularly by young people aiming to get high.
Former State Rep. Doug Broxson, who will take office this week as state Senator, sponsored the bill after hearing about the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's issues with the ingredient, particularly as it related to deaths of minors.
The haul was worth more than £481,000 and included a Harley Davidson and two Triumphs.
Over a hundred contraband motorcycles have been destroyed in the Philippines after President Rodrigo Duterte ordered the disposal of seized smuggled luxury vehicles.
The haul was worth more than £481,000 and included a Harley Davidson, two Triumphs and a BMW motorcycle.
Duterte, whose harsh treatment of drug dealers has received international criticism, said: "When the excavator crushed the Harley (Davidson) it's like I also got hit in my neck. What a waste."
In February, the the Philippine Customs Bureau destroyed 20-high end vehicles worth more than a million US dollars.
The president hopes destroying luxury vehicles will deter drug dealers from smuggling them into the country.
CLEVELAND (AP) - Students in a high school auto repair program have returned a rebuilt Cleveland police cruiser destroyed during the celebration of the Cleveland Cavaliers' NBA championship in June 2016.
WJW-TV reports city officials listed the cruiser as a total loss after over-exuberant fans jumped on the roof of the cruiser, broke its windows and caused extensive damage. A teacher at Max Hayes High School approached the city about allowing students to rebuild it.
Students recently gave back the cruiser, which will be returned to service. Cleveland's commissioner for vehicle maintenance says the students' work saved the city around $10,000 and called the rebuild "fantastic." The city had planned to scrap the cruiser for parts.
Max Hayes senior Percy Bouldin says the project provided motivation for him to go to school.
Information from: WJW-TV, http://www.fox8.com
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BLUFFTON, S.C. (WSAV) – Bluffton Police seek the public’s assistance in locating a man involved in a domestic violence case.
A warrant for the arrest of Darryl Stevens, 32, was signed this weekend regarding a Domestic Violence 2nd Degree. Police say Stevens attacked his ex-girlfriend.
Stevens has an extensive criminal history that includes domestic violence arrests, assault and battery, trespassing, breaking and entering, and drug possession.
If you have any information on his whereabouts, Beaufort County officials urge you to call dispatch and request an officer at (843) 524-2777, the Bluffton Police Department at (843) 706-4550 or the Investigations Division Tip Line at 843-706-4560.
Justin Turner hit a 3-run home run for the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first inning to take the first inning lead against Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Taijuan Walker.
Walker threw 48 pitches and faced nine batters before the first inning would come to an end.
JT with a 3-run 💣 and an RBI double from @YasielPuig gives the #Dodgers a 4-0 lead heading to the top of the second! #ThisTeam pic.twitter.com/uHg2GSvxbC — Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) October 7, 2017
How much time off did Kershaw have before coming out to pitch the second inning? He had a 31 minute gap between pitches.
Kershaw has five Ks, first two innings. — Mark Whicker (@MWhicker03LANG) October 7, 2017
Taijuan Walker does not return to the mound in the second inning. Diamondbacks go with Zack Godley.
A solo home run by A.J. Pollock off a pitch from Clayton Kershaw. Dodgers leads Arizona, 4-1, in the third inning.
JOHANNESBURG, March 30 South African President Jacob Zuma has appointed Malusi Gigaba as the country's new finance minister, replacing Pravin Gordhan who was sacked in a cabinet reshuffle late on Thursday evening, eNCA television said.
The news could not be independently confirmed by Reuters. Gigaba has been the country's Home Affairs Minister. The television channel also said that Sfiso Buthelezi was appointed to replace Deputy Finance Minister Mcebisi Jonas. (Reporting by James Macharia, editing by G Crosse)
VOORHEES, N.J. (AP) — A 12-year-old New Jersey girl spent Valentine’s Day delivering over 1,300 books donated to a children’s hospital.
Charlotte Olson tells the Courier-Post (http://on.cpsj.com/2lOTagL ) her original goal was to collect 1,000 children’s books as a way to give back to her town of Voorhees.
She started the book drive before Christmas, using social media, her family and church to help spread the word.
On Tuesday, she brought boxes full of books to Children’s Regional Hospital at Cooper’s outpatient Voorhees site. She also gave $220 to go toward more book purchases.
The books were presented to physicians and staff, who’ll distribute them to patients at sites throughout the year as part of Cooper’s Reach Out and Read program.
The hospital says it’s the largest book donation they’ve ever received.
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Information from: Courier-Post (Cherry Hill, N.J.), http://www.courierpostonline.com/
Julian Edelman is making a different kind of catch.
Edelman posted a spoof about opening up a seafood restaurant called ‘Edelman’s catch’ after his appearance with Jimmy Fallon last week.
The receiver re-enacted his famous Super Bowl grab by catching a lobster instead of a football.
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WALKER COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — Multiple agencies were on the scene of a fatal crash that sent one vehicle over a bridge and into the Warrior River.
24-year-old Travis Randall Remington of Jasper was driving a 2012 Hyundai that left the roadway around 1 a.m. Monday morning. Remington’s vehicle ended up between two bridges and landed in the Warrior River.
Water rescue personnel and Walker County Sheriff’s Department Dive Team recovered the victim and his vehicle in the river off of Interstate 22 around 7:30 a.m. Remington was pronounced dead at the scene.
Alabama State Troopers are investigating this crash.
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WALKER COUNTY, Alabama (WIAT) — A car is being removed from a river in Walker County.
Around 1 a.m. Monday morning, a car traveling on Interstate 22 reportedly crashed into the river. All lanes on I-22 eastbound are blocked off while authorities work to remove the vehicle.
A dive team, a state helicopter, and other agencies are searching for the driver and any other possible passengers.
Paintings of President Trump as a pimp and Hillary Clinton as a punk set off a bomb alert at Context Art Miami on Friday.
The works by Scott ­Scheidly were sold for $8,000 and placed in the same crate to ship to the buyer.
Nick Korniloff of Art Miami told us: “During the routine security sweep . . . the dogs hit on a specific crate twice. Erring on the side of caution, the gallery owner was contacted and came to open the crate.”
A source said, “It was the Hillary painting that really set the dogs off. The tent was cleared and traffic stopped until the ‘threat’ was over.” But Korniloff assured us, “All is safe and the show opened without delay.”
1 / ASAP: Make a plan
Start with a holiday to-do list. Flickr/Courtney Dirks
Kick off the holiday season by sitting down and making a master plan.
"You can keep track of your holiday tasks by creating a master checklist or to-do list," Rashelle Isip, organization and productivity expert of The Order Expert, told INSIDER. "It's easier to track your holiday tasks when they're located in the same list."
You could use a notes or list app, but organizing expert Julie Morgenstern suggested using paper. Your phone is a minefield of potential distractions, she said, but paper gives you the headspace to slow down and think things through.
The next step is crucial.
"Any to-do on your list has to be converted into your calendar," Morgenstern told INSIDER. "If it's not actually calendered, it's very unlikely that you're going to make time for it."
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If you’re not up to speed with all the happenings in Hillside, you might want to look away – there are 7de Laan spoilers ahead.
On tonight’s episode: Ben and Kopano support Nozi emotionally. Justin is not ready to forgive Bonita for what she has done to him.
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Rickus feels neglected by Chris. Vanessa is starting to second guess herself.
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GENEVA (AP) - A group of U.N. human rights experts are expressing concerns about the health of the widow of late Nobel Peace Prize laureate Liu Xiaobo, saying the Chinese government should let her seek treatment wherever she wishes.
The independent experts commissioned by the U.N.'s Human Rights Council reiterated their call to Chinese authorities to indicate where Liu Xia is being held, and to release her.
The U.N. rights office says she has been under house arrest since 2010, when her husband won the Nobel prize. He died in custody last year.
The experts say Liu Xia reportedly suffers from "severe psychological distress," pointing to audio recordings released in May in which she pleads for help.
She was last seen in public at his funeral, accompanied by authorities.
Man suffers graze wound in West Englewood shooting
An 18-year-old man suffered a graze wound Monday afternoon in a West Englewood neighborhood shooting on the South Side.
At 3:48 p.m., the man was walking in the 6600 block of South Justine Street when two males approached him from behind and demanded money, according to Chicago Police. When the victim ran away, someone fired shots and struck him in the left index finger.
The 18-year-old drove himself to St. Bernard Hospital in good condition, where he was treated and released, police said.
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World Trade Organisation chief Roberto Azevêdo called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Monday.
The WTO director-general is in the capital for a ministerial meeting.
“Had a wonderful meeting with Mr. Roberto Azevêdo, director general of the WTO” the PM tweeted and posted a picture with him.
Azevêdo said the ministerial meeting will be useful for carrying forward the mandate of the multilateral trade body.
“We are facing many challenges in the WTO and outside. Trade environment globally is very risky at this point of time. We will try to have an open and honest conversation at the informal WTO meeting here,” Azevedo said in New Delhi earlier Monday.
On 1 February 2017, children eat a hot meal at a heated emergency shelter in freezing cold Avdiivka, Ukraine, following intense fighting at the end of January 2017. Photo: UNICEF/Aleksey Filippov 14 February 2017  Intensified fighting between Government and non-Government forces near densely populated areas in eastern Ukraine is endangering civilians, the senior United Nations humanitarian representative in the country told reporters in Geneva today.
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Sanitation worker dies after being struck by trash bin
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Authorities say a sanitation worker was killed when he was struck by a falling trash bin in western Pennsylvania.
Cambria County Coroner Jeffrey Lees says 19-year-old Barry Miller of Summerhill was part of a three-person crew from Pro Disposal trying to empty a trash bin shortly after 6:30 p.m. Monday outside the Alternative Community Resource Program in Brownstown.
Lees said Miller was next to the crew's truck operating a hydraulic system to hoist the container when the pulley slipped off as the contents were being emptied. The bin struck Miller, briefly pinned him against the vehicle. He died in the intensive care unit at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center in Johnstown just before 11 a.m. Monday.
Lees ruled his death accidental. The federal Occupational Health and Safety Administration is investigating.
Suspected jihadists killed at least 17 people in an attack on a Turkish restaurant, less than two years after al Qaida militants killed at least 30 people in Ouagadougou.
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A man is still in hospital today after he was stabbed in an attack in Sheffield city centre.
The 38-year-old was knifed outside the Mulberry Tavern on Arundel Gate at 6.05pm on Saturday.
He was rushed to hospital in a serious condition but his condition is now stable.
His attacker remains on the loose.
A South Yorkshire Police spokeswoman said: "The man remains in hospital and is now in a stable condition. "Enquiries remain ongoing and officers are continuing to speak to witnesses and view CCTV footage.
"No arrests have been made as of yet."
Anyone with information should call South Yorkshire Police on 101.
The National Union for Small Scale Farmers of Zambia has called on President Edgar Lungu not to keep quiet but come to the aid of the farmers after the Food Reserve Agency has maintained its K60 price for maize.
Union Director General Dr. Frank Kayula says the President in the previous maize marketing season once saved the farmers and offered a better price and is hoping that he can save them even this season.
Dr. Kayula says the price that the FRA is offering is not motivating to the hard working farmers.
He says the farmers have a choice either to sale to FRA and wait for months to get their money or sale to the private buyers who will pay them there and then.
Dr. Kayula says it is disheartening that the FRA has refused to consider adjusting the price upwards given the high cost of production.
The National Union for Small Scale Farmers of Zambia Director General has since called on President Lungu to intervene in the matter as this is disappointing to all farmers.
They said the event, which will be held on Wednesday 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Ramada Plaza Atlanta Downtown Capitol Park, is for all experience levels and for veterans. The Ramada Plaza Atlanta Downtown Capitol Park is located at 450 Capitol Avenue S.E. in Atlanta.
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As other clubs continue their long and painful rebuilds, there is a quiet changing of the guard at Sydney.
The Swans are not a believer in bottoming out as they know how hard life is as a cellar dweller in one of the toughest sports markets in the world. Like their rivals, they believe in the draft and have invested in youth, but they are getting a quicker return than most.
The Swans fielded the second most experienced team last round for games played but it's the performances of their next generation which is keeping them in premiership contention.
New bloods: Ben Ronke and Will Hayward are some of the Swans young guns stepping up this year. Photo: AAP
For so long, the Swans' fortunes have rested largely on the shoulders of Josh Kennedy, Jarrad McVeigh, Kieren Jack, Dan Hannebery, Luke Parker (who in terms of age belongs to Generation Now) and, of course, Lance Franklin.
While they remain vital to the club's aspirations, there is a new breed making important contributions to the red-and-white cause.
The odds against a Melbourne derby A-League final being played at Etihad Stadium in early May remain long, but not impossible.
If Melbourne City are to win in Newcastle on Friday night and Melbourne Victory to upset Sydney's applecart 24 hours later, three men who weren't even on their clubs' books approaching the halfway mark of the season will have to play critical roles.
Key role: Oliver Bozanic. Photo: AAP
Dario Vidosic and Oliver Bozanic both joined City in the January transfer window, the former from Wellington Phoenix, the latter from Japanese club Ventforet Kofu.
Terry Antonis, like the other two a midfielder, came in to buttress Victory's stocks at the beginning of that month having left his Dutch club VVV Venlo to return to the A-League and rebuild his career.
All three made an immediate impact, Bozanic adding to City's midfield depth, Vidosic helping fill the attacking hole left by the departures of Tim Cahill and Ross McCormack.
Bank of Marin: 1Q Earnings Snapshot
NOVATO, Calif. (AP) _ Bank of Marin Bancorp (BMRC) on Monday reported first-quarter profit of $6.4 million.
The bank, based in Novato, California, said it had earnings of 91 cents per share.
The results did not meet Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 93 cents per share.
The bank holding company posted revenue of $24.7 million in the period. Its adjusted revenue was $24.1 million, beating Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $23.3 million.
Bank of Marin shares have climbed almost 3 percent since the beginning of the year. The stock has risen 1.5 percent in the last 12 months.
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The majority of arrests made by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in South Carolina last week were made in Beaufort County, according to a ICE press release issued Tuesday morning. According to the release, 190 unlawfully present aliens were arrested in ICE's southern region of South Carolina, North Carolina and Georgia by the department's Enforcement and Removal Operations.
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Scraping ice off your car's windshield in the morning is one thing, but scraping it off your entire house is a whole different story.
A family woke up to their house frozen over in New York. Strong winds and frigid temperatures caused it.
The walls, door, windows, and everything else outside was coated in a layer of ice.
Chris Gard and Connie Yates appeared on the ITV show after the a High Court judge ordered that the little boy should be allowed to die.
Eamonn and his wife Ruth, both 57, appeared sombre as they questioned the couple about Charlie's future.
Admitting that they still haven't got their heads around the decision, Chris explained: "I can't sleep, I can't eat. They're making him out to be a lot worse than what he is."
Eight-month-old Charlie suffers from a rare genetic condition and has brain damage.
As faux $100 bills adorned with coach Geno Auriemma's face rained down on the sellout crowd at UConn after the team's 1 LOS ANGELES - The Chargers have announced season ticket prices for their return to Los Angeles, where they will play the next two years VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - A former Ocean Lakes High School student accused of circulating pornographic images of at least five classmates appeared in court Tuesday.
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A marine park in the province of Ontario has announced that a young beluga whale died suddenly from a twisted bowel. Gia was born at Marineland but sometime after her birth her mother stopped nursing her.
A dedicated marine mammal care team worked with her 18 hours a day for an extended period to get her to eat properly. Things went well.
Belugas are cared for by a marine mammal care team at Marineland. © Scott Dunlop/Canadian Press
Death was ‘a great shock’
Gia grew and put on weight and was reintroduced in to her pod. A news release says her sudden passing came as a great shock to everyone: “She will be deeply missed by her marine mammal care team and everyone at Marineland.”
A complete necropsy is being conducted and management promises to make the results public.
A cyclist has fallen heavily on the ground after he collided with a Jeep that cut across in front of him as he rode his bike along a footpath on Australia's Sunshine Coast.
The male cyclist was riding along at a brisk pace as the Jeep turned into the driveway across his path in Caloundra on Monday afternoon.
Seemingly not having time to stop, the man's bike struck the Jeep's front passenger side wheel sending the man tumbling off his bike and onto his back.
It's unclear if the cyclist was injured or if the anyone has been charged over the incident.
Unlike New Zealand, cyclists in Queensland are allowed to ride on the footpath.
Watch the video and you decide who was at fault.
BEIJING — Premier Li Keqiang has promised China "will open even wider" to imports and investment and will fully open manufacturing industries to foreign competitors.
Li, the country's No. 2 leader, said Tuesday at a news conference that Beijing plans to eliminate import tariffs on drugs and reduce tariffs on other goods. He said the country will "fully open the manufacturing sector," with better protection for intellectual property.
Li said, "If there is one thing that will be different from the past, that will be that China will open even wider."
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It's October, which means it's haunted attraction time.
Utah never falls short of haunted attractions people can go to. From haunted houses, corn mazes, forests, trailers, I mean the possibilities really are endless. While all are great, the one that exists as an absolute must during this spooky time of year is Fear Factory.
Fear Factory is was named Best Halloween Attraction by the Travel Channel, so a high-spook factor is guaranteed! We got an exclusive preview into the behind-the-scenes action that goes on within Fear Factory, from real acting in their shows to how they do make-up and production.
Make sure to visit Fear Factory this Halloween season, but specifically on Fox Tuesdays! Every Tuesday, you can head over to Fear Factory and get four passes for the price of $60.
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Netflix has released the trailer for their upcoming ensemble comedy series Friends From College.
The show centers around group of friends from Harvard played by Keegan-Michael Key (Ethan), Cobie Smulders (Lisa), Annie Parisse (Sam), Nat Faxon (Nick), Fred Savage (Max) and Jae Suh Park (Marianne) who are now facing their forties head on.
“With interwoven and oftentimes complicated relationships with one another, Friends from College is a comedic exploration of old friendships, former romantic entanglements and balancing adult life with nostalgia for the past” Netflix said in a release.
Season one of the show premieres Friday, July 14. Watch the full trailer below:
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DUNMORE — Pennsylvania Department of Transportation drivers license and photo centers will close for a three-day weekend for Presidents Day, PennDOT announced Monday.
The centers, including the full-service center in Harrisburg, will be closed from Saturday through Monday.
Customers still may obtain a variety of driver and vehicle products and services online through PennDOT’s driver and vehicle services website, www.dmv.pa.gov.
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An Evening with the Eagles
The EAGLES are one of the most influential and commercially successful American rock bands of all time. With their profound lyrics, harmonies and country-tinged melodies, they created a signature Southern California sound. The Eagles have sold more than 120 million albums worldwide, have scored six #1 albums and have topped the singles charts five times. The band has been awarded six GRAMMY® Awards. The Eagles have performed sold-out concert tours worldwide throughout their career. The band’s 2014 History of the Eagles Tour broke numerous U.S. box office records and included five sold-out concerts at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY and six sold-out concerts at the Forum in Inglewood, California. The Eagles were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1998 in their first year of eligibility and received the Kennedy Center Honors last year.
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Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series driver, Jeffrey Earnhardt and StarCom Racing have decided to mutually part ways for the time being. Earnhardt, the fourth-generation driver, has piloted the No. 00 VRX Simulators Chevrolet for the first five MENCS events in 2018.
“I want to thank StarCome Racing for the opportunity to pilot the No. 00 Chevrolet,” commented Earnhardt. “We are working hard on our sponsorship package and long term plans, which unfortunately means taking a pause behind the wheel to take care of that business. I can’t thank Robert Stanners and the VRX Simulators group enough for getting our season started, and continuing to support my racing career. We anticipate that there will be some exciting news to be shared within coming weeks.”
For more information on sponsorship opportunities or to follow along for up to date information on Jeffrey Earnhardt, visit www.JeffreyEarnhardt.com .
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BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — Azerbaijan has been hit by a massive blackout affecting most of the country, the worst power outage since the 1991 collapse of the Soviet Union.
President Ilham Aliyev set up a government commission to investigate the accident at a power plant in Mingechavir that caused the blackout early Tuesday. The Emergencies Ministry said a transformer's breakdown in Mingechavir sparked a fire that was put out in 20 minutes and inflicted no casualties.
The blackout came amid a heat wave in the Caspian Sea nation, with temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) resulting in a power consumption surge that plunged the capital, Baku, and nearly 40 other cities and regions into pitch darkness.
It took several hours to fully restore power in Baku but efforts to restore power in other regions continued.
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March 19 (Reuters) - Dana Inc:
* SEES FY 2018 SALES $7.75 BILLION TO $8.05 BILLION
* SEES 2018 CAPITAL SPENDING OF APPROXIMATELY 4.0 PERCENT OF SALES
* SEES 2018 FREE CASH FLOW OF APPROXIMATELY 3.5 PERCENT OF SALES
* ‍DUE TO IMPROVED MARKET CONDITIONS, SALES FROM NEW BUSINESS BACKLOG, 2018 SALES NOW EXPECTED TO GROW BY 10 PERCENT
* FY2018 EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW $2.84, REVENUE VIEW $7.69 BILLION — THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reuters.Briefs@thomsonreuters.com)
Science and art came together Saturday (27 January) at the National Gallery, where Cayman’s future leaders learned about our underwater environment.
The Reefs Go Live event was inspired by the Central Caribbean Marine Institute’s Year of the Reef campaign. The interactive event aimed to connect participants with researchers as they study coral reefs.
“We’re all very keen to ensure that our young people — the future — are equipped with this ocean literacy to ensure that we have a sustainable future going forward,” National Gallery Director Natalie Urquhart said.
CCMI has several events planned for 2018 to highlight reef research and health.
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"franklin akers" is now behind bars. that's after an ongoing stalking investigation. terre haute police are not releasing specific details at this time. but-- they do say the case is open and active. authorities are asking anyone who may've been approached by "akers".. when he falsely identified himself as a cop or detective.. to come forward. police say "akers" drove a 20-12 maroon chevy cruz. if you have any information that can help investigators.. call detective "brad rumsey" at 812-244-26-67. [b5]amy kinnett plea agreement-mug and.. a guilty plea is entered for a former school treasurer
Local governments in Oregon will continue to be prohibited from regulating genetically engineered crops.
The Statesman Journal and Capital Press newspapers report that bills to ease the ban both failed to make it out of committee at the legislative session.
Those who oppose local government action say rules regarding genetically modified crops should be enacted at the state or federal level, not through a patchwork of county ordinances.
Voters in two southern Oregon counties, Jackson and Josephine, approved anti-GMO ordinances in May 2014. The one in Jackson County was allowed to stand because it had qualified for the ballot before lawmakers approved the ban that stopped communities from taking the regulatory action.
The Senate Environment and Natural Resources Committee recently heard conflicting testimony about the frequency of cross-pollination among genetically engineered, conventional and organic crops.
PHILADELPHIA — A pair of back-to-back nor'easters is revving up to hit the East Coast on the official start of spring, when they'll merge into the fourth storm to slam the region in a month.
The National Weather Service says the bulk of the dangerous, wind-driven snow and sleet is expected to wallop New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware and parts of eastern Pennsylvania before heading off to Nantucket Island early Thursday.
Sleet and freezing rain are expected on Tuesday afternoon, the first day of spring. On Wednesday, about 6 to 9 inches of snow is expected, with some areas getting nearly a foot.
Officials are cautioning against unnecessary travel Wednesday afternoon and evening, when snow could be falling as much as 3 inches an hour.
Widespread power outages are possible, especially Wednesday, with gusts of up to 35 mph at times.
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Chelsea's dreadful start to the season could give Antonio Conte the evidence he needs to convince the club to push through several signings before the end of the transfer window, with Inter Milan's Ivan Perisic reported to be a top target.
The Mirror say that the Croatian, valued at £48million by Inter (which presumably means about £8billion in Premier League money), is being lined up as part of an end-of-window shopping spree, along with Juventus' left-back Alex Sandro, Valencia right-back Joao Cancelo and Leicester central midfielder Danny Drinkwater.
Former Chelsea and Inter player Hernan Crespo believes the move could happen. He told the Express:
"It’s possible [Perisic] joins Chelsea – but he plays on the left and on the left you have Eden Hazard, Perisic and Marcos Alonso. Maybe he could come in through the middle or to the right."
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A hazardous material spill at Tesla’s Gigafactory battery plant in Nevada on Monday was being investigated by emergency workers but there were no serious injuries, the company said.
Tesla spokesman Dave Arnold said a drum of “standard construction cleaning solvent” was spilled at a loading dock and a small area of the building was evacuated.
“Out of an abundance of caution, a couple of employees who may have been exposed are being transferred to the local hospital,” said Arnold.
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He said Tesla anticipated no effect on production.
“There was no threat to the public, no plumes or anything,” said Joe Curtis, director of emergency management for Nevada’s Storey County. He said the fire department was on the scene identifying the spilled hazardous material.
The factory outside of Sparks, Nevada, has not yet been completed but production has begun on lithium-ion battery cells to be used in Tesla’s energy storage products and upcoming Model 3 sedan.
CLEMSON, S.C. — Clemson's starting backcourt of Marquise Reed and Shelton Mitchell is returning for one more season.
Reed, the Tigers leading scoring last season, and Mitchell both announced they have withdrawn from the NBA draft and will play one more year with the Tigers.
Reed averaged 15.8 points while Mitchell had a career-best 12.2 points a game this past season in helping Clemson (25-10) reach the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament. It was the Tigers first NCAA trip since 2011.
Reed and Mitchell, Clemson's point guard, both entered the draft last month. Neither hired an agent making them eligible to return. It also means the core of this year's NCAA team is back with the guards joining forward Elijah Thomas next season.
Bismarck man accused of sending child porn faces new charges
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A Bismarck man accused of terrorizing and sending child pornography is facing new charges.
The Bismarck Tribune reports that 50-year-old Curtis McGarvey was charged Friday with six counts of promoting a sexual performance of a minor, promoting obscenity and stalking.
Authorities say new information from the investigation showed that McGarvey planted covert cameras in his residence and stalked an underage girl.
McGarvey faces numerous charges from the original case, including nine counts of promoting obscenity, child neglect and terrorizing. The terrorizing charge is connected to a bomb threat at a high school banquet.
Justin Vinje, McGarvey's attorney, says his client maintains his innocence and they "have yet to receive any materials to back up" the charges.
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All classes at Roosevelt Community Education Center are canceled for Tuesday, Dec. 13, because of a power outage.
This includes all after-school and evening activities at Roosevelt.
After school activities were also canceled Monday afternoon because of a power outage. The school district says ComEd is working to fix the problem.
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LAHORE :A lecture “Animal Health Economics” was held at the University of Veterinary and Animals Sciences (UVAS) here on Friday.
Dr Pablo Alarcon Lopez from Royal Veterinary College, London, was the keynote speaker who discussed the importance of livestock economics.
He emphasised that livestock was a prolific economic resource for developing countries. Later, a meeting with the stakeholders was also held in the UVAS Business School to discuss strategies to improve the livestock management systems in Punjab. UVAS Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Talat Naseer Pasha was also present.
This Dec. 13, 2011, file photo, Judge Thomas Low speaks during a sentencing hearing at the 4th District Court in American Fork, Utah. A Utah judicial oversight commission representative says the number of comments about Low calling a convicted rapist a "good man" during his sentencing hearing has nearly tripled since Friday, April 14, 2017.
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Head coach Jason Kreis will be back with Orlando City SC in 2018.
Club CEO Alex Leitao told the Orlando Sentinel’s Alicia Rose DelGallo that Kreis will “100 percent” return to the Lions next year, even if they fall short of the playoffs.
Orlando, who started the season 6-1-0, won just two of 21 matches between May and September and are currently in 10th in the East, four points back of the New York Red Bulls for the conference’s sixth and final playoff spot.
Kreis was hired by Orlando midway through the 2016 season after the club fired ex-head coach Adrian Heath last summer.
Orlando are off this weekend. They’ll return to action on Sunday, Oct. 15 against Columbus Crew SC.
Baku. 28 June. REPORT.AZ/ The Minister of Defense of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Colonel General Zakir Hasanov has left for Brussels (Kingdom of Belgium).
Report was informed in the press service of Azerbaijani Ministry of Defence (MoD).
Notably, Zakir Hasanov to take part in the meeting to be held on June 29 at the level of defense ministers of the Nations contributing to the NATO Resolute Support Mission in the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - Illinois is joining a "Border to Border" effort to enforce seat belt laws in the state. The multistate "Click it or Ticket" operation is no underway through Memorial Day.
Illinois State Police and the Illinois Department of Transportation are teaming up with over 160 law enforcement agencies in the state to send a unified message to drivers that seat belts save lives.
From now until Memorial Day police will be increasing patrols and seat belt enforcement zones on major interstates, state border crossings and hundreds of well-traveled local roads.
"Illinois State Police enforce seat belt and child restraint use year-round, said Illinois State Police Director Leo P. Schmitz "Increased enforcement around Memorial Day serves as a reminder to motorists that we take traffic laws seriously."
Police hope the joint effort will encourage drivers to stay safe as the summer months continue. Below are some helpful tips you can keep in mind while driving.
AAYAN holds a General meeting on May 1, 2017 (KSE) Date: 16 Apr 2017 Aayan Leasing and Investment Company holds a General meeting on May 1, 2017. Shareholders shall discuss recommendation not to distribute dividends for financial year 2016 and elect Board Members for next 3-year round.
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio State's Kelsey Mitchell set yet another record on Saturday afternoon in Wisconsin.
The senior guard has made a 3-pointer in 81 consecutive games after she hit one in the first quarter.
Kelsey Mitchell is now alone at the top
81-straight games with a three-pointer, NCAA DI record. Congrats @Kelz_hoop pic.twitter.com/XCY6shc7J5 -- OSU W Basketball (@OhioState_WBB) February 3, 2018
Earlier this season, Mitchell set the NCAA record for most career 3s. She is also fourth in career scoring in women's basketball history.
MidAmerican Energy is proposing a massive wind turbine project that would be the nation’s first investor-owned electric utility to generate all of its customer demand from wind energy.
The company is submitting its proposal for a $922 million wind project to the Iowa Utilities Board.
MidAmerican President and CEO Adam Wright says the project would generate 591 megawatts of power, or enough electricity to power 2.4 million homes:
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It’s MidAmerican’s 12th wind project.
MidAmerican already has 2,189 wind turbines on 27 wind farms in Iowa, producing 4,400 megawatts of power.
If the latest project is approved and completed, the utility’s total investment in wind will total more than $12 billion.
The project is slated for completion in late 2020.
Anna Kolcheck is keeping one Halo of a secret, as revealed in this sneak peek from CBS’ NCIS: Los Angeles.
In the episode “Se Murio El Payaso” (airing Sunday at 9/8c), Sam (played by LL Cool J) goes undercover as a financier when the daughter of a notorious counterfeiter arrives in Los Angeles, while Callen (Chris O’Donnell) partners with Anna (recurring guest star Bar Paly) to uncover the family’s latest scheme.
But first, as seen in the clip above, Callen is about to catch Anna doing something unexpected in bed with her “teammates.” Is what she up to indeed “not cool,” as she confesses, or is it kinda perfect? Press play above and weigh in on how Anna… “decompresses.”
Want more scoop on NCIS; Los Angeles, or for any other show? Email InsideLine@tvline.com and your question may be answered via Matt’s Inside Line.
TOKYO (AP) — Charles Jenkins, a U.S Army deserter to North Korea who married a Japanese abductee and lived in Japan after their release, has died. He was 77.
A group representing families of Japanese abductees to North Korea said Tuesday that Jenkins died the day before.
Jenkins, of Rich Square, North Carolina, was found collapsed outside his home in Sado, northern Japan, rushed to a hospital and later pronounced dead. The cause of death wasn't released.
Jenkins disappeared in January 1965 while patrolling along the Demilitarized Zone dividing North and South Korea. He came to Japan in 2004 to be with his wife Hitomi Soga, who was kidnapped to North Korea in 1978 but allowed to visit home in 2002 and stayed. The two met in North Korea and had two daughters.
Police ID 2 people found dead in suspected murder-suicide
HARTLY, Del. (AP) — Delaware State Police say two people who died in a suspected murder-suicide have been identified.
Melissa Jaffe with the state police tells The News Journal of Wilmington that 87-year-old John James and his wife, 81-year-old Mary James, died in a suspected murder-suicide.
News outlets report an investigation began on Tuesday when troopers were dispatched to a residence in Hartly to conduct a check on welfare. Upon arrival, the couple was found dead.
The bodies have been turned over to the Division of Forensic Science, where an autopsy will be performed to determine the manner and cause of death.
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The Hill & Dale Garden Club held its December 2016 meeting on Dec. 14 at New Beginnings Restaurant in Sugar Grove, with 21 in attendance. Ruth Ann DeVore handed out a sheet asking for information to update the 2017 garden club books.
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April 20 OVS SpA:
* Plans for the next three years to reach around 9-10 pct of market share in Italy, starting from 7.4 pct at the end of 2016
* Sees 2017 gross margin to remain stable
* Expects 2017-2019 net sales and EBITDA to grow
* Reports positive top line performance in the first months of 2017 thanks to more favorable weather conditions vs 2016 and new commercial initiatives
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Get out of the city and explore the Milwaukee River by kayak. Our trip will begin and end at Village Park in Thiensville. Learn basic paddling instruction, water safety then hit the water. Transportation from Riverside Park, boats, paddles and PFDs provided. Space is limited and registration is required. Weather dependent.
Date and Time
Sunday, August 27th 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
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Although they contain no obvious religious iconography, the works clearly evoke spirituality, perhaps of the Mother Nature, New Age variety. Yet Lauter brings fresh energy to what might otherwise be hackneyed territory. We can feel her pushing and pulling, scraping and incising these pictures, as if possessed. They almost burst out of their frames with the vitality of sun, moon, flowers, fire, too much of everything.
The Green County Sheriff's Office is on scene of a "severe motor vehicle crash" at the intersection of Melvin Road and Clarno Road near Monroe. Officials ask people to avoid the area.
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Mark Twain Elementary School is in the Federal Way School District. A newly released report shows reasons to be hopeful for younger students in the district but major holes in college preparation among older kids. Peter Haley News Tribune file photo
There's a Trump toilet, a Trump condom, a Trump pacemaker and even a Trump International Hotel among hundreds of trademarks in China that don't belong to Donald Trump. But after a decade of grinding battle in China's courts, the president is expected to get an unlikely win on Tuesday: the rights to his own name.
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PEACE IN THE STREETS BACK TO SCHOOL BLOCK PARTY
10 – 4pm SATURDAY, AUGUST 26th AT BESSIE BRANHAM PARK in the Kirkwood neighborhood of Atlanta
BASKETBALL + MUSIC + FAMILY FUN
11:00 AM – V-103 VS EVERYBODY KICK BALL GAME
1:00 PM – AEBL DUNK CONTEST
2:30 PM – STUDIO 11 FILMS PRESENTS PREMIER SCREENING OF “MISGUIDED BEHAVIOR”
Bring the kids out for a day of family fun in the park! Meet the V-103 crew, hang out with Harry the Hawk and The Hawks Cheerleaders, get free swag from the Peach State Health Plan mobile market, face painting, bounce houses and more!
V-103 wants to make the A-T-L “A No Place for Hate Zone” one community at a time. So come out and take the pledge to stop the violence and stop the bullying!
PHILADELPHIA — The fourth nor’easter in three weeks is set to smack the East Coast on the first day of spring.
The National Weather Service says the bulk of the dangerous, wind-driven snow and sleet is expected to wallop New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware and parts of eastern Pennsylvania before heading off to Nantucket early Thursday.
Sleet and freezing rain are expected on Tuesday afternoon, the first day of spring. On Wednesday, about 6 to 9 inches of snow is expected, with some areas getting nearly a foot.
Brian Hurley is the senior forecaster at the National Weather Service’s Weather Prediction Center. He says four nor’easters in three weeks is highly unusual, but it happens when a weather pattern locks in.
The secular students said that until they saw the videos of the evacuation from Gush Katif they never realized how painful it was for each person. Shira Banki's Way, the Rabin Center and the Gush Katif Center have been inspired by President Reuven Rivlin's 'Hope' project not to persuade anyone who is right or wrong but to know, understand and respect one another.
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A man is dead after being crushed by a truck he may have jumped from as the vehicle was pursued by Montreal police early Tuesday.
The incident began at about 12:30 a.m., when the truck struck another vehicle in the city's east end.
There were no injuries in that incident, which led to a pursuit by police, who later called off the chase when it became clear the driver wouldn't stop.
The truck was later seen in Montreal North and the passenger apparently jumped out and was crushed as the driver sped away.
The driver was eventually arrested at a roadblock on Highway 25 north of Montreal near Terrebonne, Que.
Quebec's bureau of independent investigations has taken over the investigation.
1:42 Vacant midtown building gets facelift by artists,community volunteers Pause
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1:51 Judge sentences Harris to serve two consecutive sentences of life without parole
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2:02 Repo man felt bad taking elderly couple's car. Here's how he made it up to them.
2:58 Dakota Access pipeline protesters give their reasons for joining Standing Rock
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0:35 Auburn gets New Orleans-themed welcome for Sugar Bowl
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A Rohingya Muslim child carries an infant at a refugee camp in Palang Khali near Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh. A UK charity appeal to help people fleeing violence in Myanmar has been launched by the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC). The government said it would match the first £3m donated by the public. More than 500,000 Rohingya Muslims have left the country, with many now staying in camps in Bangladesh.
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April 3 APX Group Inc -
* Announces exchange offer for its 7.875% senior secured notes due 2022
* Commencing an exchange offer for its outstanding $300.0 million aggregate principal amount of 7.875% senior secured notes due 2022
* Offering to exchange all of outstanding notes for a like principal amount of its 7.875% senior secured notes due 2022
* Exchange offer will expire at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on May 2, 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
YEREVAN, APRIL 14, ARMENPRESS. While on a working visit in Kyrgyzstan, President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan on April 14 took part in the informal meeting of heads of member states of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) in Bishkek, press service of the President’s Office told Armenpress.
Within the frames of the meeting agenda, the CSTO heads of states discussed the draft decision on the “CSTO Secretary General” and made a unanimous decision to appoint Armenia’s National Security Council Secretary Yuri G. Khachaturov as CSTO Secretary General from May 2.
The heads of states also decided to award former CSTO Secretary General Nikolai Bordyuzha with CSTO Collective Security Council’s 1st Degree of Excellence.
During the meeting issues related to the military-political and military-strategic situation in the CSTO responsibility zone were discussed, a number of additional orders related to countering security threats were adopted.
Dementia risk: Having a specific gene mutation makes you three times more likely to get Alzheimer's
Research has found people with a specific gene mutation have a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.
A study by Washington University in St Louis has discovered people with a certain mutation in the gene TREM2 are three times more likely to develop the condition than those who carry more common variants of the gene.
The mutation causes an energy deficit in immune cells in the brain.
If these cells don’t have any energy, they can’t protect neurons from harmful plaques that tend to collect in the brain as people get older.
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Siona Jenkins and guests on how collaboration between health researchers and specialists will be affected by Brexit, as well as whether reciprocal rights to access treatment for EU and UK citizens will continue.
NEW YORK (AP)  Getting a job at a store or fast-food restaurant used to be as simple as walking up and down the mall and applying.
Now, with store chains closing and laying off thousands of workers, the path into the economy for an unskilled worker is more complicated.
The stores that remain financially healthy are actually raising wages in a tight labor market. But they're seeking a new type of worker  one who has a lot more skills up front. That's true even for cashier jobs.
The shift has major consequences for uneducated workers trying to get an economic foothold. One expert says it puts more pressure on incomes at the lower end of the middle class, and will push people closer to and even below the poverty line.
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A bushfire burning in stubble at Burra in South Australia's mid-north has been contained.
The Country Fire Service says the fire no longer poses a threat to lives or property.
CFS crews will remain at the scene through Monday night to monitor the blaze.
Win Tix: Lee Bains III & The Glory Fires + Eleganza! + The Bad Man
The last time that Lee Bains III & The Glory Fires played here, they not only shared the stage with the equally hard-rockin’ locals of Eleganza!, they put on one of the best shows in recent memory before the big gig at Treehouse Records. We expect that kind of party vibe to happen again on Tuesday at the 7th Street Entry as Eleganza! again plays ahead of the new wave southern rockers, this time with The Bad Man. Tuesday, 7:30 PM. $10 advance, $12 door.
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HANOI, Vietnam — Vietnamese villagers in a suburban district of Hanoi have freed 15 riot police who were held over a land dispute.
The state-run online newspaper Vnexpress reported Tuesday that three others managed to escape while authorities are persuading villagers to free remaining 20 police and local officials.
The standoff began Saturday when police clashed with villagers who allege their land was illegally taken for sale by a military-run telecoms firm.
Some villagers who were arrested have been released.
State-run news agency TASS quotes a source within the defence ministry as saying the Russian air force is planning to test the country’s Kh-47M2 Kinzhal aero-ballistic missile onboard the Tupolev Tu-22M3 Backfire bomber, in a significant development which will have NATO chiefs worried.
The Tu-22M3 can travel at nearly twice the speed of sound meaning it can travel between Russia and Washington within minutes.
At the moment, the missile is launched from the Mikoyan MiG-31K variant of the Foxhound interceptor, but military chiefs have concluded Kinzhal might be more suitable for a bomber.
Speaking to the TASS news agency, retired Lieutenant General Mikhail Oparin, former commander of the Russian Aerospace Forces Long Range Aviation branch said: “The MiG-31 has higher supersonic speed than the Tu-22M3 but now that a possibility has emerged to test the missiles aboard a long-range plane, this has to be done.
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This year’s 45th UMB Accra Open golf tournament drew hundreds of golfers and its lovers to the Achimota Golf Club yesterday.
Explaining what accounted for the success of the 64th Accra Open; the biggest in the capital, John Awuah, CEO, UMB linked it to proper planning.
He said in a post-tourney interview that “There is no better way to mark our 45th milestone than to partner the Achimota Golf Club for a four day golfing event. We at UMB are health conscious, hence this partnership. We started with a health walk and we have plans of supporting sports in the country.”
He promised his outfit’s continued support for golf in the country as well as his staff’s signings as members of the Achimota Club.
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Apr 8, 2017; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Hornets center Frank Kaminsky shoots the ball against Boston Celtics center Tyler Zeller in the first half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports There's not a lot celebrate for the Charlotte Hornets this year.
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President Trump ignored questions on Monday about whether he would fire Special Counsel Robert Mueller as he and first lady Melania left the White House en route to New Hampshire. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
Airbus (OTCPK:EADSF, OTCPK:EADSY) CEO Tom Enders has warned staff of “turbulent and confusing times” amid anti-bribery and corruption investigations by France and the U.K., Reuters reports, citing an internal letter to staff.
Enders defended the decision to report anomalies to U.K. authorities, which had triggered the probes that could lead to "significant penalties" against the company; the CEO said he and the Airbus general counsel have the board’s backing to see the process through.
Separately, Airbus says it logged 56 orders for its single-aisle and wide-body jetliners in September, while performing 55 deliveries from across its commercial aircraft product families (Briefing.com).
Malaysia's former Prime Minister denies corruption connected to the 1MDB scandal.
Najib Razak was Malaysia's Prime Minister until two months ago.
Now he's a political outcast, trying to avoid being sent to prison for 20 years.
Najib's the first person to appear in court in connection with the 1-MDB scandal and the disappearance of $4bn of taxpayer's money.
He's pleading not guilty and accused the new government led by Mahathir Mohamad of seeking political vengeance
What are the implications of Najib's trial
Presenter: Peter Dobbie
Guests:
Bridget Welsh - John Cabot University
Lee Jones - Queen Mary University of London
Ibrahim Suffian - Merdeka Centre for Opinion Research
Source: Al Jazeera
FRANKFURT Feb 13 Air France-KLM's budget airline Transavia will shut its base in Munich in November as part of a move to focus on its domestic Dutch market, it said on Monday.
* "A base in Munich is no longer part of the strategy," Transavia Managing Director Mattijs ten Brink said in a statement, adding that it would still offer scheduled flights to Amsterdam and Eindhoven.
* Transavia said it would have up to four aircraft based at Munich airport until the end of the summer flight schedule, which finishes at the end of October.
* The news comes after Lufthansa's budget carrier Eurowings announced plans for 32 new routes from Munich for this year. Air France had already said that Transavia would focus on its home markets.
* Transavia, founded in the Netherlands 50 years ago, said it would seek socially acceptable agreements with its pilots, flight attendants and grounds crew in Munich. (Reporting by Maria Sheahan; Editing by David Goodman)
Atlanta Braves star first baseman Freddie Freeman left Wednesday's game against the New York Yankees after being hit by a pitch just above his right elbow.
Freeman was plunked by Yankees left-hander CC Sabathia in the third inning. The two-time All-Star did not receive any medical attention and initially stayed in the game before being replaced by Danny Santana in the fourth inning.
The Braves have not disclosed any diagnosis or details about Freeman's injury.
Freeman, 28, is batting .308 with 16 home runs and 56 RBIs this season for the Braves.
Inter Milan target Lautaro Martinez has admitted that he likes Italian football, with the nerazzurri now the favorites to sign the youngster.
The 20-year-old is a striker by trade and plies his trade with Argentine club Racing Club de Allevaneda. He has been in impressive form for the club, scoring four times and assisting twice in just seven appearances. His showings have been enough to attract interest from a host of powerhouse clubs across Europe.
In an interview with Goal.com , Martinez has revealed that while he loves Spanish football, he quite likes Italian football as well. He said: “I have always said that I love Spanish football, even the Italian one. The one in England is played with great intensity and I think it is the most complex one.”
He also admitted that he admires Radamel Falcao a lot. He said: “I look at Falcao a lot, I have been inspired by him a lot since I was young. I identify myself by the way he plays.”
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SACRAMENTO (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday evening's drawing of the California Lottery's "Daily 3 Evening" game were:
8-2-7
(eight, two, seven)
¶ Ticket-holders with all three winning numbers in the order given win the top prize. Lesser amounts are also awarded to ticket-holders with other varying combinations of the winning numbers.
Shegog decides to stay in state
By Brad Greer
With national signing day less than a week away, one South Panola football standout has made his pledge to stay in-state for the next four years while another is mulling over his options.
Tiger quarterback Patrick Shegog committed to Delta State last week after taking visits to Hinds, Gulf Coast, Northwest and Northeast Community College’s.
The 6’0”; 175-pound signal caller accounted for 3,137 total yards while throwing for a school-record 2,105 yards and 20 touchdowns while rushing for 1,032 yards and 11 touchdowns.
Shegog was selected to the Mississippi/Alabama All-Star game after leading South Panola to a 9-4 record and a first round playoff birth.
Jamaul Lofton meanwhile will decide between Hinds, Coahoma, Itawamba, East Mississippi, Northeast and Northwest Community College. The 6’4”, 300-pound offensive lineman was also selected to the North/South All-Star game.
Patterson (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Lakers.
Coach Dwane Casey had previously labeled Patterson as questionable, but unlikely to play Sunday, so as expected, the Raptors will keep the forward out and give him some additional time off to recover from a strained left knee. Patterson's absence should open up more minutes at power forward for starter Pascal Siakam, while DeMarre Carroll and Lucas Nogueira could also benefit from extra time at the position.
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Republican legislative leaders have reached an agreement on a spending plan for the upcoming fiscal year that increases overall spending by more than 10 percent and gives virtually all state agencies a boost in funding.
The $7.6 million general appropriations bill is set to be considered in the full Senate on Wednesday and the House later this week.
It includes nearly $500 million in new spending for public schools, an increase of nearly 20 percent for education that mostly funded teacher pay hikes and was the subject of statewide teacher walkouts.
Most state agencies will see budget increases ranging from 2 percent to 6 percent, with some larger boosts in spending for the Department of Corrections, district attorneys and the Oklahoma Health Care Authority, the state’s Medicaid agency.
LONDON — The leader of Britain's House of Commons says the state opening of Parliament will take place on June 21.
The announcement by Andrea Leadsom suggests that Prime Minister Theresa May and the Northern Ireland-based Democratic Unionist Party have struck an agreement or are close to one.
May is holding talks Thursday with other Northern Ireland political parties amid warnings the expected DUP deal will undermine the peace process.
May needs the support of the DUP to govern, after a disastrous election result in which she lost her parliamentary majority.
SAW (single actuating wave) robots are versatile robots that travel on any surface, climb walls and even swim. The real-world applications are endless. Small-sized SAW robots can go through our bodies to help with medical procedures. Larger versions could be used for pipe maintenance and security tasks, such as search and rescue missions on complex terrain.
President Donald Trump promised to be an agent of change during last year’s election campaign, and so far his efforts to deliver on that pledge have produced mixed results. Trump has issued a series of executive orders that pleased supporters but antagonized opponents, especially his actions on immigration and health care. And Trump’s public approval rating hovers around 40 percent, a historic low for a new president. VOA national correspondent Jim Malone reports.
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - Members of a local robotics team hope to inspire others to get involved with science, technology, engineering and math.
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Members of local team Area 5188 led the "I Love Robots" event at the Terre Haute Children's Museum Friday evening. The team is made up of high schoolers from across Vigo County.
Each year the team works to design and build a robot for competition. The team can spend up to five thousand dollars on the robot, according to a coach, so they do accept donations. He says other high school students are welcome to join.
Munster's Jack O'Donoghue is facing a long-term absence after having knee surgery.
The loose forward suffered ligament damage in the Reds' PRO14 semi-final defeat to Leinster earlier this month.
O'Donoghue underwent surgery last week for the knee ligament injury.
He's expected to follow a long-term rehabilitation programme.
Others continuing to rehab are Tyler Bleyendaal (neck), Chris Farrell (knee), Tommy O’Donnell (shoulder) and Stephen Archer (pec).
Munster have also confirmed that prop Jeremy Loughman has signed a new one-year contract.
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Two bags of molded apples were among many violations found by state health inspectors at Wichita restaurants during February service inspections. Vitalie Plotnic AP File Photo
– As seen below, new WWE Champion Bray Wyatt received his custom title plates backstage at tonight’s SmackDown:
– The dark match before tonight’s WWE SmackDown in Anaheim saw Heath Slater and Rhyno defeat Tyler Breeze and Fandango.
– WWE fans voted Renee Young and WWE Intercontinental Champion Dean Ambrose as their favorite company couple in the Valentine’s social media tournament that wrapped today. They beat Daniel Bryan and Brie Bella in the finals.
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(Structure fire in Calexico)…It was reported Sunday evening.
The second alarm went out at around 8:45 pm. The County Fire Department responded with two units. The structure was located on George Avenue in Calexico. Officials say the structure was not occupied at the time of the fire. No Injuries were reported in the fire. Calexico Fire Officials say the cause of the fire is under investigation.
Convinced that getting accepted into Yale will be an easy task, Sabrina decides to take a risk during her interview that may threaten her chances.
Ghanaian actress, Yvonne Nelson says she is ready to tie the knots this year, 2017.
Speaking to BBC's Veronique Edwards, the 31-year-old said, "This year. I'll be getting married this year."
The "If Tomorrow Never Comes" actress, however, did not give out many details about her wedding plans or her fiancé.
Miss Nelson also talked about her career, dumsor, charity and revealed the touch on the relationship between herself and her mother.
Yvonne Nelson lost her dad last month, January 2017. Yvonne revealed that she has snapped only two photos with her father and the last one was taken on January 6, 2017.
The actress and producer expressed how she longed to share some quality alone time with her father just like old days in her Instagram post.
The National Traders and Marketeers Association of Zambia (NATMAZ) in Mufulira has praised government for banning street vending in the district.
Association District Chairperson Elvin Sakala praised government for the move saying this will create fair competition for marketeers doing their businesses in markets.
Mr. Sakala said the presence of street vendors was disadvantaging traders stationed at markets as people were opting to buy things from the streets rather than going to the markets.
He urged the Mufulira Municipal Council to uphold the decision and ensure that vendors do not return to the streets of Mufulira.
Last week, Mufulira Municipal Council cleared street vendors from the Central Business District in a move aimed at improving the cleanliness of the town and ensuring that trade was conducted at designated places.
The New York City health department says one person has died and two others have become severely ill after they contracted a rare infection called leptospirosis, which is transmitted by rats.
The three cases occurred in the last two months in a Bronx neighborhood. City officials say it’s the first time a cluster of cases has been identified.
Related: Cluster of Hantavirus Cases Worries Officials
Infections commonly occur through exposure to rat urine. The disease is rarely spread from person to person. It can be treated with antibiotics.
The city says it’s reducing the rat population in the area and educating residents about the disease.
The New York Times reported that from 2006 to 2016, 26 cases were reported in the city; the Bronx had the highest number with eight.
OLD FORGE, N.Y. — New York state snowmobiling fees are being waived for out-of-state residents this weekend.
Through Monday, registration fees won't be applied for New York fun-seekers and those from Canada to promote winter tourism. State registration fees can range from $45 to $100.
New York has more than 10,000 miles of snowmobile trails.
What is mumps and how does it spread? Although vaccines have nearly eliminated this once common childhood disease in the U.S., mumps - painful swelling of glands - is still a concern throughout much of the undeveloped world, and has had several recent outbreaks stateside. Akron Children's Hospital Jeremy Hartley ×
crossOrigin="anonymous" SHARE COPY LINK Although vaccines have nearly eliminated this once common childhood disease in the U.S., mumps - painful swelling of glands - is still a concern throughout much of the undeveloped world, and has had several recent outbreaks stateside. Akron Children's Hospital Jeremy Hartley
Shopping, sipping, and snacking: All our favorites are under one roof for Studio 451's holiday soirée. Grab a graphic tee from Ritual Print Co., stock up on Meg Brown Ceramics sassy mugs, or score something sparkly for a loved one from the hosts themselves. And be sure to pop into the photo booth before you leave--holiday props are optional, but very much encouraged.
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A 16-year-old boy has succumbed to his injuries he suffered following a single vehicle crash west of London.
Middlesex OPP say officers were called to Coldstream Road between Gold Creek Drive and Lamont Drive around 4:23 p.m. Sunday afternoon.
A white Subaru travelling northwest on Coldstream had struck a tree, ejecting the teen driver. The car then caught fire.
He was taken to hospital where he died of his injuries.
The victim has been identified as Cameron Ferguson, 16, of Middlesex Centre.
The road was closed until almost midnight for the investigation.
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A woman in her 80s has died in a house fire in Dublin.
The fire broke out at about 4am in a house in Ventry Park in Cabra. The woman, the only occupant of the house, was pronounced dead at the scene and her body has been removed to the city morgue.
The scene has been preserved for a technical examination but gardaí are not treating the fire as suspicious.
BATAVIA – The Memory Cafe Fox Valley meeting at 10 a.m. Feb. 22 in Batavia will mark the beginning of the group's second year. Since February 2016, the monthly gatherings have become an important part of the lives of those who attend, according to a news release.
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KOTTANZ – Popularly known as the GIFTS OF INDIA, announced that they will be launching a new; wide range of corporate gifts in India.
“With 500+ products, 1,00,000+ Facebook followers; 10000+ customers around the globe, KOTTANZ has the largest collection of Handcrafted Eco-friendly Gift Hampers in India. We have been specializing in the Wedding, baby shower; Festival segment all these while; now- we see a need for a change of taste and style in gifting for corporates” – Said Ms.Mithra, Founder-Kottanz. KOTTANZ has now become a livelihood for more than 100 underprivileged families in India; with the help of branch offices located at Hyderabad, Pune, Guwahati; Odisha – goal is to create jobs for 1001 women by 2021.
Updated regulations intended to make the prescribing of opioids more judicious and safe in Rhode Island are now in effect, marking the implementation of a major component of the Strategic Plan developed by Governor Gina M. Raimondo's Overdose Prevention and Intervention Task Force. "These updated pain management regulations focus on dosing limitations to help reshape how we as healthcare providers had been taught how to approach opioid therapy, and to make sure that we're only prescribing what's actually needed for the treatment of acute pain," said Nicole Alexander-Scott, MD, MPH, Director of the Rhode Island Department of Health .
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Grand Rapids, Mich.- The Aquinas College women's tennis team opened the 2018 season with an impressive 7-2 victory at MVP Sportsplex over visiting St. Francis (IL).
The Saints earned four wins in singles action and swept the doubles play. The Saints, now 1-0 on the season, will return to action next Saturday when they host St. Mary's at MVP Sportsplex. The Saints won last years matchup 5-4.
For a full recap, click here or visit AQSaints.com.
As the number of people with manufacturing and trade skills continues to decline, Harrisonburg-based Shenandoah Valley Workforce Development Board is encouraging businesses to consider getting involved in registered apprenticeships. Roughly 60 business leaders gathered at Lord Fairfax Community College on Tuesday to discuss skill shortages in their workforce, hiring challenges and potential solutions to these problems.
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Cafe provides a relaxed social environment, where people and carers can meet others with similar experiences. Cafe provides buffet food, music, raffles and other entertainment and one of our dementia advisors will be present to answer any queries.
Yesterday we introduced you to a guy who could play Rush’s Tom Sawyer on drums, guitar, and vocals, all at the same time.
Today, we decided to scour the internet… (Okay, Kenny Young decided to scour the internet…) And we found another gem!
Sure, there’s Tom Sawyer… But what if we told you that we found a gentleman who can play Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody on guitar and keys simultaneously?
Gabriel Guardian did just that, all in one take.
“Bohemian Rhapsody has been on my list for a quite a while now and I’m happy to finally share it with all of you,” he posts on his YouTube channel.
“Freddy Mercury, Brian May, and Queen in general have been a huge inspiration for me as an artist.”
Watch it in the player above!
And if that’s not enough for you, check out his renditions of Sweet Child O’ Mine from Guns N’ Roses, and Iron Maiden’s The Trooper on his YouTube channel!
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LEWISBURG (AP) — Chinese auto supplier Minth Group is investing $13 million in a Tennessee plant, creating 200 jobs.
Republican Gov. Bill Haslam on Tuesday announced the plans by Minth to renovate an existing 125,000-square-foot facility in Lewisburg that will serve as a manufacturing facility and distribution warehouse for parts made elsewhere.
Minth COO Jimmy Chen says the company got its start in the United States 10 years ago with its first plant in Michigan. He says the new Tennessee facility will help the company provide customers with "better and more immediate support."
Minth designs and manufactures structural body, trim and decorative parts for the automotive industry. The company has plants around the world, supplying the auto industry in 29 countries.
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US raises Nicaragua threat level, pulls diplomats' families
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States is shutting down routine operations at its embassy in Nicaragua and pulling out some if its employees amid a string of deadly protests.
The State Department says it's raising the threat level for Nicaragua and encouraging Americans to reconsider plans to travel there.
Family members of U.S. diplomats who also work at the embassy are being ordered out of the country until security improves. The State Department says it's also allowing U.S. government officials posted to Nicaragua to leave "on a case-by-case basis."
The U.S. Embassy in Managua will stop providing services to the public, except for emergencies or by phone.
Rights groups say dozens have died in protests and looting triggered by changes to the social security system. On Sunday, President Daniel Ortega withdrew the changes.
Jefferson Parish deputies are investigating an armed robbery at a fast food chain in Metairie.
According to a report by our partners NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune, an armed robbery took place in the parking lot of a Raising Cane's store at 4036 Veterans Blvd on Sunday.
One man sustained non-life threatening minor injuries in the incident, according to the report.
No further information was immediately available.
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JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Shubhankar Sharma won his first European Tour title by a shooting 3-under 69 Monday in the final round of the weather-delayed Joburg Open.
The 21-year-old Indian resumed his round on the eighth green after play was halted early Sunday afternoon because of storms. He parred that hole, birdied No. 9 and made par on every hole on the back nine.
Sharma finished at 23-under 264, three strokes ahead of the pack, and qualified for next year’s British Open, too.
“I actually wasn’t going to come here about a week ago … so I’m really happy that I came,” said Sharma, who shot 61 in the second round. “I don’t think I’m ever going forget my first time in South Africa.”
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Erik van Rooyen (66) was second, three strokes ahead of Shaun Norris (65) and Tapio Pulkkanen (68).
The News and Observer's Joe Giglio breaks down his picks for the perfect NCAA bracket. He tells you what he thinks the big upsets will be, how UNC, Duke and NC State will fare and his thoughts on who wins it all.
After 38 years of working as the City of Algona’s Director of Recreation, Peg Bell has laid down her clipboard for the last time, officially retiring on Friday, Dec. 1 from the city of Algona.
“It is a wonderful feeling and a little strange as well because for 38 years I ran nonstop,” remarked Bell on her retirement.
Family, friends and Algona community members gathered together on a sunny Friday afternoon at the Algona Fire Hall to wish Bell good luck in her future endeavors. A constant stream of people filled the hall from 2 – 4 p.m., chatting with Bell, each other and enjoying some sweet refreshments.
For more on this story, please see the Dec. 7 issue of the Kossuth County Advance.
Baku. 12 April. REPORT.AZ/ The EU extended sanctions imposed for violations of human rights in Iran for another year.
Report informs citing the RIA Novosti, the Council of the EU has said.
"The Council extended restrictive measures until April 13, 2019 in response to serious human rights violations in Iran. These measures include a travel ban and assets freeze against 82 people and one organization, as well as a ban on the export of equipment that can be used for internal repression and telecommunications tracking equipment to Iran”, the message says.
These restrictive measures were adopted in 2011.
By the year 2030, one of every five drivers in America will be 65 years of age or older. Freedom to travel by automobile will continue to be an important factor to maintain personal independence and mental health. The central idea of this booklet is to help you drive as long as safely possible. AAA’s Kimberly Schwind was a guest on the Gary Rivers show Monday morning and talked about a test drivers can give themselves.
Drivers 65 Plus is a brochure that features a 15-question self-rating driving assessment exercise designed to help you examine your driving performance. After answering the questions, follow the instructions to calculate your score and get information about your driving performance. The driving assessment will list your strengths and weaknesses, along with suggestions for how to improve your driving.
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(WTNH) — News 8 viewers stuck with the tradition of sending in Report-It photos to show their Easter celebrations.
In one photo, Lucy had laser focus as she hunted for Easter eggs.
In another photo, a little one is snuggled up with that giant stuffed-animal bunny.
You can send us your photos anytime through the News 8 app or email reportit@wtnh.com.
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On Saturday dictator Kim Jong-un's regime displayed its military muscle in a huge parade, before yesterday's missile test which exploded within seconds. The medium-range missile – fired from a base in the Sinpo area – ended in farce because it 'blew up almost immediately', sources said. dailymail 6:40:00 PM CEST
Court records show a Houston-area woman is accused of placing a plastic bag over the head of her 1-year-old son and sending video of the abuse to relatives because she was upset that the child’s father had a new girlfriend.
Twenty-three-year-old Jamelle Peterkin of Humble appeared in court Monday on a charge of endangering a child.
The boy’s aunt, Ra’Neicha Broadnax, told KTRK-TV (http://abc13.co/2oPAGkt ) in Houston that in recent days she received videos and pictures from Peterkin also showing the child being slapped.
Broadnax said Peterkin indicated she was angry about the father’s new girlfriend.
Records show Peterkin also placed a plastic bag in the child’s mouth.
The current condition of the child is not detailed in the report.
Online records don’t indicate whether Peterkin has an attorney.
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Barrie police are searching for 27-year-old Angus woman Samantha McInnis.
Detectives have confirmed McInnis was last seen by family and friends on June 21. She is believed to be in Barrie, though police and family members are concerned for her well-being, Const. Nicole Rodgers said in a press release.
McInnis is described as white, five-foot, with a thin build and blue eyes. She has brown hair that may be coloured at the ends.
Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact the criminal investigation division at 705-725-7025, ext. 2129, or pbutera@barriepolice.ca. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit a tip online at p3tips.com.
Deutsche Bank AG currently has a $305.00 target price on the stock. A number of other research firms have also weighed in on TDG.
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1. Conan O’Brien turns 54 today. He lent his voice for what character in The Lego Batman Movie? Robin, Commissioner Gordon, OR The Riddler? A: The Riddler
2. Sarah Michelle Gellar, still best known as Buffy, hit the big four-oh the other day. Sarah Michelle Gellar won an Emmy for her work on what soap opera? All My Children, General Hospital, OR Days of Our Lives? A: All My Children
3. Who has Sarah Michelle Gellar been married to for 13 years and are considered one of Hollywood’s rare relationship success stories. A: Freddie Prinze Jr.
4. Jason Aldean is busy celebrating this week, his song “Any ‘Ol Barstool” is #1 song on charts. How many number 1’s will this make it? A: 17
5. April the giraffe finally gave birth to a baby boy at Animal Adventure Park in Upstate New York. Millions of people watched a live stream and waited two months for April to deliver the calf. How much did the calf weigh? 35 pounds, 100 pounds, or 129 pounds? A: 129 pounds
The 9-year-old Saluda boy who saved the life of a man last weekend is reuniting with him nearly a week after the accident.
MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens signed undrafted forward Alexandre Alain to a three-year entry-level contract on Tuesday.
The 21-year-old Alain, a right-hand shot centre, was third in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League scoring this season with 44 goals and 87 points for the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada.
The six-foot-one 185-pound Alain attended the Canadiens rookie camp in September but was returned to the Armada.
BRUSSELS, Oct 6 (Reuters) - The European Commission said on Friday it had conducted inspections in some EU states over banks' alleged anti-competitive practices in limiting rival financial firms from accessing information about their customers' accounts.
The Commission said in a statement it had "concerns" that the companies involved "may have engaged in anti-competitive practices in breach of EU antitrust rules". It did not name any company.
It said that banks could have prevented non-bank competitors from gaining online access to data of their customers to provide financial services, in spite of having obtained a previous authorisation from the customers. (Reporting by Francesco Guarascio @fraguarascio; editing by Andrew Roche)
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Danish police have arrested the daughter of a woman at the center of a South Korean influence-peddling scandal that has engulfed President Park Geun-hye, police and prosecutors said Monday.
Lee Kyung-jae, a lawyer representing both Choi and Chung, said the daughter would cooperate.
Danish officials had four people in custody, including Chung and a child born in 2015, Lee said. Chung is known to have a young son.
The two others in custody are men who appear to be Koreans in their late twenties or early thirties, Lee said.
He said Danish police had 24 hours to secure evidence that Chung was staying illegally in Denmark.
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(MENAFN - #Morocco World News) Rabat – The Moroccan comedy group Bombacomique has managed to parody Saad Lamjarred's latest hit, "Let Go", just two days after it was released.
The parody video, entitled "Sabona" ("soap" in Moroccan Arabic), uses Lamjarred's song to poke fun at the "fooling" of Moroccans by their public officials.
The lyrics blame the government for failing to fulfill its duties and accuse "unknown" officials of corruption and stealing public funds.
The humorist SKIZOFRENE and other band members have remained faithful to the original rhythm and melody of the single, offering the audience a funny piece of musical art.
"Let Go" managed to reach 10 million views since its release less than 3 days ago.
Lamjarred's hit is seen as referencing the artist's recent imprisonment for suspicion of sexual assault, as it was written and composed during his pre-trial detention.
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Firefighters extinguished a blaze which engulfed a tractor and baler in a field in Langham.
Two crews from Bury St Edmunds and Elmswell used two hose reel jets to extinguish the fire.
Firefighters extinguished a blaze which engulfed a tractor in a field in Langham. Picture courtesy of James Catton.
The fire service was called at 12.52pm and the incident was under control by 1.53pm.
No-one was injured in the incident.
Jazz in the Park, Cathedral Square’s free concert series, returns for its 27th season on May 31. The lineup features Madison rhythm & soul group The People Brothers Band, roots reggae band Unity and Chicago pop soul band The Right Now.
The complete lineup is below. Each Thursday's show runs from 6 to 9 p.m., following a 5 p.m. happy hour.
May 31 – Jazz Orgy
June 7 – Charanga Agoza
June 14 – Hot & Dirty Brass Band
June 21 – The People Brothers Band
June 28 – We Six
July 5 – Sweet Sheiks
July 12-15 – Bastille Days (No Jazz in the Park)
July 19 – Jay Edward Blues Band
July 26 – The Right Now
Aug. 2 – Cache MKE
Aug. 9 – Mike Mangione & The Kin
Aug. 16 – Steez
Aug. 23 – Unity
Aug. 30 – Chicago Tribute Anthology
Three men armed with knives went on the attack in northwestern China early Wednesday, killing as many as eight people before police shot them dead, according to local media. The stabbings unfolded in the Xinjiang region, a hotbed of activity linked to Uighur separatists, the South China Morning Post reported .
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Sean and Rich open the show with two segments of reaction to how the Tom Savage concussion was handled, and the Texans ninth loss of the season at the hands of the 49ers.
Sean and Rich discuss the growing list of star NFL players having their season ended early by injury, after Eagles QB Carson Wentz tore his ACL.
Sean and Rich talk about two key Astros players who recently hired super agent Scott Boras, including Dallas Keuchel, and how that might impact their ability to retain their core players and defend their 2017 Championship.
Sean and Rich talk about the job security for Texans coach Bill O’Brien which came up during the post game press conference and was talked about by players. Also, Larry in Stafford calls in to talk about the Texans.
Lawmakers debate fining Maryland drivers $500 for texting
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland lawmakers may raise the maximum fine for texting and driving to $500, one of the highest in the country.
The Washington Post reports proponents of House Bill 42 say Maryland's tiered fine system is ineffective. The current system sets maximum fines from $75 to $175 depending on the driver's offense count, and bill sponsor Del. Frank S. Turner, D-Howard, says people use their phones despite the fines.
Opponents like House Minority Whip Kathy Szeliga, R-Baltimore County, say a costly $500 fine may cause legal problems for those who can't afford it.
The House of Delegates passed the bill last week for the third consecutive year; the Senate shot it down in 2016 and 2017.
The Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee will focus on the bill in their Tuesday meeting.
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Information from: The Washington Post, http://www.washingtonpost.com
The Cleveland Cavaliers do not plan to fire head coach Tyronn Lue, according to a report from ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
"We are not firing our head coach,” a Cavaliers source said, according to Wojnarowski.
Lue's vote of confidence came on the same night the Cavs lost by 32 points to the Houston Rockets. It was the team's 12th loss in their last 18 games.
Broncos defensive end Derek Wolfe tweeted that he “dodged a bullet” on Saturday. The sixth-year defender was carted off the practice field Saturday but further examination revealed that he merely sprained his ankle.
That’s good news, though the injury does look gruesome:
Just a little swelling 😎 pic.twitter.com/iCz1TL7FhE — Derek Wolfe (@Derek_Wolfe95) August 12, 2017
Wolfe’s injury could have been much worse, but it looks like he’ll be back in time for the team’s season opener against the Chargers on Sept. 11.
Denver can’t afford any more injuries on the defensive line: nose tackles Billy Winn is out for the year with a torn ACL, nose tackle Kyle Peko is still recovering from a broken foot and defensive end Jared Crick was carted off the practice field with an apparent injury on Monday.
Wolfe (6-5, 285 pounds) was selected by the Broncos out of Cincinnati in the second round of the 2012 NFL draft. He’s emerged as one of the team’s best defensive linemen since then, recording 191 tackles and 22.5 sacks.
Harvey Weinstein was indicted on sex-crime charges Wednesday, hours after the disgraced movie mogul said he wouldn’t testify before a grand jury.
The grand jury voted to indict Weinstein on charges of first- and third-degree rape, and first-degree criminal sexual act, the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office said.
The charges are the same that were filed by police last week when Weinstein, 66, surrendered to face arrest in a pair of alleged sex attacks in Manhattan in 2004 and 2014.
Earlier Wednesday, a statement from Weinstein’s representatives said he decided not to appear before the grand jury “on the advice of his attorneys,” including veteran defense lawyer Benjamin Brafman.
More than 80 women have publicly accused Weinstein of sexual misconduct ranging from harassment to rape.
He has denied engaging in any “non-consensual sexual conduct.”
This report originally appeared on NYPost.com.
The trial of terror-accused siblings Ebrahim and Fatima Patel is expected to start in the Kagiso Regional Court on Wednesday.
A stun grenade and 21 rounds of ammunition were allegedly found in their house in Azaadville, on the West Rand, during a raid on July 9, 2016.
They were charged with violating the Explosives Act and Firearms Control Act.
They were released on R5 000 bail each after their lawyer, Yousha Tayob‚ brought an urgent application before the High Court in Johannesburg for their release.
They were allegedly linked to the self-styled Islamic State (ISIS) terror group and allegedly planned to set off explosives at a US embassy and Jewish institutions in South Africa.
Twins Brandon-Lee and Tony-Lee Thulsie, 23, were arrested during another raid on the same day.
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A Holden woman sustained moderate injuries in a single-vehicle accident at 8:33 a.m. Saturday in Johnson County. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol report, Whitney D. Palmer, 27, was driving south in the 800 block of NW state Route Z when she fell asleep.
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Sesame Street is coming to Alderwood Mall.
The event, called “Sesame Street: F is for Friends,” is an immersive limited-engagement tour which includes a 15-minute show starring Elmo and Abby Cadabby, filled with stories and songs about celebrating similarities and differences between friends, according to an announcement released by HBO.
Families may also participate in character meet-and-greets, digital activity stations and photo opportunities, among other things.
The event is free and will run from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 3 only. The 15-minute show will be repeated throughout the day.
Alderwood Mall is located at 3000 184th St. S.W.
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BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Authorities have released the name of a pedestrian who was hit and killed by a car north of Boulder.
The Daily Camera reports 44-year-old Jose Ricardo Nunez, of Denver, was crossing 28th Street when he was hit Friday night. Colorado State Patrol Trooper Josh Lewis says investigators believe the 42-year-old driver was intoxicated, but no charges have yet been filed.
Nunez was not in a crosswalk, and the area where he was hit was dark.
The driver, who is from Lyons, was not injured and remained at the scene after the crash.
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WASHINGTON (AP) – The U.S. lost 33,000 jobs in September after Hurricanes Harvey and Irma hit Texas, Florida and other Southeastern states. It was the first decline in six years.
The Labor Department says the unemployment rate fell to 4.2 percent from 4.4 percent, the lowest level since February 2001.
Looking past the hurricanes’ impact, the job market and economy generally look healthy. Some economists expect job growth to rebound in the coming months as businesses in the area reopen and construction companies ramp up repair and renovation work. Last month’s drop was driven by huge losses in a restaurants and bars, which shed 105,000 jobs, a sign of the damage to Florida’s tourism industry.
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TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Add another name to the long list of Arizona Cardinals players lost for the season due to injury.
Coach Bruce Arians says starting left tackle Jared Veldheer has a cracked ankle and will go on injured reserve. Veldheer was injured in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s 12-7 victory over the Tennessee Titans.
Arians also says starting right guard Earl Watford has a high ankle sprain and will miss some time.
Rookie Will Holden —a fifth-round draft pick out of Vanderbilt — will move into the left tackle spot and Evan Boehm will go back to right guard, a job he lost to Watford.
Veldheer joins tackle D.J. Humphries (knee) and guard Mike Iupati (triceps) as Arizona starting offensive linemen to go down with season-ending injuries.
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OVI checkpoint results in three arrests with one more pending
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An OVI checkpoint in Boardman the night of St. Patrick’s Day resulted in three arrests, six summonses and three citations.
Members of the Mahoning County OVI Task Force in collaboration with the Ohio State Highway Patrol arrested one person for operating a vehicle while intoxicated, one on a warrant and one for felony drug trafficking.
An additional person who fled on foot will face a charge of felony drug trafficking.
Law enforcement conducted the checkpoint from 10 p.m. Saturday until 2 a.m. Monday on Market Street at Hillman Way.
A total of 528 vehicles passed through the checkpoint, and 15 required further investigation.
Three officers and one trooper also conducted a saturation patrol in support of the checkpoint.
GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) – People held a rally outside Congresswoman Elise Stefanik’s office in Glens Falls.
Stefanik does not currently have any town hall events scheduled for the February recess, and her constituents said they have been trying to contact her about it for weeks. They said her office has not responded to them.
The group in front of her office was demanding she attend a town hall that is being organized for the recess.
Stefanik’s office responded and said that anyone who wants to meet with the congresswoman should contact her office.
NEW YORK Feb 14 The dollar turned higher against a group of major currencies on Tuesday as Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen said the central bank will likely need to raise interest rates at an upcoming meeting with the economy expanding further.
The dollar index was last up 0.2 percent at 101.15 after reaching a three-week peak at 101.22 following Yellen's prepared remarks before the Senate Banking Committee. (Reporting by Richard Leong)
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A federal judge has overturned a jury decision that found a former president of Bolivia and his defense minister responsible for government killings during 2003 unrest.
U.S. Senior District Judge James Cohn upheld a defense motion Wednesday that there was insufficient evidence to support an April verdict that included $10 million in damages in a lawsuit filed by Bolivians whose family members were among the dead.
The jury verdict had followed a nearly three-week trial of the civil suit in federal court in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Jurors found against former Bolivian President Gonzalo Sanchez de Lozada and his former defense minister, Jose Carlos Sanchez Berzain. Both live in the U.S.
The lawsuit was filed under the Torture Victim Protection Act, which authorizes suits in the U.S. for extrajudicial killings.
One of the main roads into Tunbridge Wells could be shut for some time this morning after reports of a serious crash.
The A228 is closed in both directions due to a multi-vehicle collision between the A21 Pembury Road and the B2017 Badsell Road in Five Oak Green.
It is understood the incident was first reported just after 12am today (Saturday, October 7).
And at around 4am this morning, Kent Police's Roads Policing Unit tweeted: "A228 Pembury closed in both directions for some time following serious road traffic collision. Will be closed into the morning. Avoid."
The Kent Police Serious Collision Investigation Unit headed to the scene in the early hours of this morning.
Kent Fire and Rescue Service and the South East Coast Ambuance Service also attended the incident.
We have contacted Kent Police for further details.
CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Brittany McPhee had 18 points and 12 rebounds and scored No. 24 Stanford’s last four points as the Cardinal held on for a 60-57 win over No. 16 Oregon State on Friday night.
Stanford (15-8, 9-2 Pac-12) led 51-42 on DiJonai Carrington’s layup with 7:58 left in the fourth quarter. Mikayla Pivec made a pair of free throws at 1:17 and Taya Corosdale split a pair at 53 seconds to cut Oregon State’s deficit to 59-57.
McPhee made 1 of 2 free throws with 7.7 seconds left and Carrington stole it from Kat Tudor for the final play of the game.
Kiana Williams added 14 points and Alanna Smith scored 11 for the Cardinal, who made just 2 of 19 from 3-point range, but had 17 offensive rebounds and a 44-35 edge on the glass overall.
Katie McWilliams made 4 of 9 from 3-point range and led the Beavers (16-6, 7-4) with 16 points. Pivec added 15 points and Taylor Kalmer scored 12.
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OKLAHOMA CITY - Angelia Mirzababa says her son very well could die in the Oklahoma County Jail.
Areo Mirzababa was booked into the county jail on Aug. 4 on a drug trafficking charge.
He is paralyzed from his chest down and his mom says he requires constant around the clock care, which he is not getting at the jail.
Last week, an Oklahoma County judge denied his medical OR and his mom now says that could effectively be a death sentence.
The ACLU has also intervened in the case, asking county officials to take action before they’re dealing with a jail death.
NEW YORK (AP) -- Darren Baker got scooped up by dad's team again.
The son of Washington manager Dusty Baker was drafted by the Nationals in the 27th round of the Major League Baseball draft Wednesday - 15 years after he first made headlines on the baseball diamond.
The younger Baker, now an 18-year-old shortstop at Jesuit High School in California, was just 3 when he was a bat boy for the San Francisco Giants, managed by his father, in the 2002 World Series. During Game 5 against the Angels, Darren Baker had run to the plate to pick up a bat when J.T. Snow scored - and David Bell was flying down the third-base line and heading home.
Snow quickly plucked Baker out of the way , a moment that instantly became a part of World Series lore.
The three-day draft concludes Wednesday night.
Novak Djokovic says he had a "small medical intervention" on his bothersome right elbow.
The 12-time Grand Slam champion and former No. 1-ranked player wrote on Instagram on Friday: "It seems like I am on the good road now to full recovery."
Djokovic sat out the last half of 2017 because of problems with his racket-swinging right arm, saying it had been bothering him for more than a year.
The 30-year-old Serb made a late decision to enter the Australian Open last month, and then was clearly hampered by the elbow in a straight-set loss to Hyeon Chung of South Korea in the fourth round. Djokovic winced and grimaced throughout and took a medical timeout to have his elbow massaged.
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Karnival Krewe de Louisiane hosted its 30th annual Mardi Gras Ball February 3 at the Raising Cane’s River Center. The Krewe presented its debutantes and royalty and awarded a donation to Mary Bird Perkins-OLOL Cancer Center.
Metrolink trains along the San Bernardino Line were delayed more than two hours after a person was struck and killed on the tracks in Los Angeles, Metrolink and fire officials said.
The train — SB Line 316 — struck the man at 3:53 p.m. at 5150 E. State University Drive, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department. The man, who appeared to be in his 40s, died at the scene.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department in investigating.
San Bernardino-bound Metrolink trains originating at Union Station were held there for more than two hours. In the meantime, some lines began anew at the El Monte station.
Riders bound for Union Station were offered LA Metro buses as alternate transportation.
In this enhanced episode, a new season arrives in Michigan. During the heart of fall, a freak snow storm blows through to shake things up!
Ok, so the directors themselves don't literally reveal all... But they have explained what happened to the clothes of all the people who were turned to dust when Thanos clicked his mighty purple fingers.
Why did clothes, weapons and all those natty Wakandan accessories also disappear when half of all life ended across the universe?
Fans had the same problem after Luke's death in The Last Jedi when his robes floated serenely to the ground but his metallic arm did not.
The Russos know fans need the answer and they have kindly obliged – although we are not entirely convinced...
Star Trek: The Next Generation had some amazing scripts (well, except for season 1), but none compare to the new script Botnik created. They used their specially trained keyboard system to create a new script for the TV series. The script is wonderfully funny, and it shows the interesting things that happen with language when you feed text from something—in this case, ST:TNG—into a computer and use that as the basis for predictive typing. There’s even a Web interface you can try out yourself.
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Dutch police say they shot and wounded a man who was standing on the balcony of a residential apartment block and reportedly was waving an ax and shouting “Allahu akbar.”
In a series of tweets, Rotterdam police say the shooting happened early Wednesday afternoon in Schiedam when police tried unsuccessfully to calm the man. When an arrest team entered the apartment, the man attempted to attack them and injured a police dog.
Police say they are investigating the man’s background. His identity was not released.
The confrontation came a day after a man in Belgium attacked and killed two female police officers and fatally shot a passer-by.
For the first time out, it was solid. Cadillac opened its season with a 2-1 win over Ludington in a non-conference girls soccer contest Friday at the CASA fiel... As cadillacnews.com transitions to a metered site, the login information will help us determine whether you are a paid subscriber or one of our casual visitors.
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North Carolina State grad transfer quarterback Jalan McClendon said Monday he will spend his final season at Baylor in 2018.
McClendon spent part of his Monday at NC State's pro day. McClendon (6-5, 221) from Charlotte was heavily recruited in high school. He will arrive at Baylor in May.
His addition gives Baylor a third quarterback on scholarship between sophomore Charlie Brewer and freshman Gerry Bohanon. Bohanon arrived at Baylor in January.
This is the second consecutive season that Baylor has added a grad transfer quarterback. In 2017, the Bears added Arizona's Anu Solomon. Solomon started the first two games before missing the rest of the season and later withdrawing from school with a concussion.
McClendon has spent his entire career at NC State as a backup. He's 26-47-4 262 1 TD. There should be an immediate opportunity for him to play in Waco.
DU QUOIN, Ill. (WAND) - Illinois State Police are seeking the public's help in find a missing southern Illinois man.
Investigators say Daniel "Tyler" Shaw, of Du Quoin, was last seen in the area of Rodgers Park in Chicago on July 14. Shaw is described as standing 5'8", weighing about 150 pounds, and has brown hair and green eyes. Officials also say Shaw has several tattoos, including a tattoo of an eye on the back of his hand.
Photos of Shaw have been included in this article for identification purposes.
If you have any information regarding Shaw's whereabouts, you are urged to call Illinois State Police at (618) 542-1137 or (847) 294-4400.
A 37-year-old Hammond man was killed early Wednesday when the motorcycle he was riding collided head-on with an SUV in Tangipahoa Parish. Jason Paul Spence died in the accident that occurred shortly before 6 a.m. on Pumpkin Center Road north of Louisiana 22, Louisiana State Police reported.
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Diversions are in place on the A68 following a serious accident between the Ravenswood roundabout and Earlston.
Police were called to the accident, half a mile north of the Ravenswood roundabout, at around 4.15pm.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Two vehicles were involved in the road traffic collision.
“The Scottish Ambulance Service is in attendance.”
Drivers are being warned to expect delays.
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'JEEEEESUS CHRIST' You've Got To Be At The Right Place, Right Time To See A Glacier Calving Like This
Chunks of ice falling off a glacier? No big deal. A huge piece flipping and rolling around in the water? Pretty cool.
After year’s of campaigning and numerous setbacks, the pupils and staff of Gaelscoil de hÍde in Fermoy will finally close the doors of their old school building on MacCurtain Street and make the jubilant walk to their new home in Duntahane this Friday morning.
Their new school, easily one of the most impressive buildings in Fermoy, was born from years of struggle and tireless work by the pupils, staff and parents of the school.
Gaelscoil de hÍde were initially sanctioned for a new school almost six years ago, when the Department of Education accepted that their present school building was not suitable for the growing number of children attending.
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If Gabe DeVoe continues his development from college, he might just stick around a while.
After averaging 2.3 points per game as a freshman, that scoring average increased to 5.3 as sophomore and then 7.1 as a junior. His senior season saw DeVoe catch fire as he averaged 14.2 points per game.
This past season, DeVoe made a career-best 86 3-pointers which is ranked seventh all-time in program history. He finished with 169 for his career, which places him eighth all-time. He finished his career with a career-high 31 points against Kansas in the NCAA Sweet 16.
Now, DeVoe has taken his skill set to Charlotte which is less than an hour from his hometown of Shelby, North Carolina. The former All-ACC selection is competing in the Charlotte Hornets mini-camp where he hopes to find a spot on the team's summer league roster.
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The City of Atlanta will open an emergency warming center in anticipation of frigid temperatures overnight. The center will open today at 6:00 p.m. and remain open until 12:00 p.m. Saturday. The warming center is located at the Old Adamsville Recreation Center, 3404 Delmar Lane NW, Atlanta, GA 30331. Transportation will be provided for those in need at The Gateway Center – 275 Pryor Street, Atlanta GA 30303.
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GIF: Jose Mourinho taps the Man Utd badge after beating Chelsea
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho wanted to leave no uncertainty as to where his loyalties lie after yesterday’s 2-0 win over his former club Chelsea in the Premier League.
The Red Devils added a bit of pressure to the Blues’ title challenge by beating them on Easter Sunday. After the final whistle, the man who led Chelsea to three league titles was tapping the United crest on his jacket as he walked down the touchline.
Either that or he is a really big fan of AON.
Moms, dads and guardians: Has anyone ever questioned whether your child was legitimately yours?
Where were you? What was the context? Were you angry? Ambivalent?
In light of the recent Cal women's basketball coach being asked by Southwest Airlines to "prove" her biracial son was hers, THESE are the things we want to know.
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In this Friday, Jan. 27, 2017 file photo, Oklahoma state Rep. Dan Kirby, accused of sexually harassing two former legislative assistants, arrives to testify before a special House committee that is investigating sexual harassment accusations against him at the State Capitol in Oklahoma City. When a sexual harassment scandal erupted in the Oklahoma House of Representatives, the chamber's newly minted leader had to create a closed-door committee to look into the allegations.
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The way we've been creating passwords to help protect some of our most vulnerable information is wrong, according to the man who made the guidelines.
The Department of Parks is advising the public of a consultation on the addition of a playground to the Botanical Gardens at 169 South Road in Paget.
A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Parks advises the public of a consultation on the addition of a playground to the Botanical Gardens, 169 South Road, Paget. Information is under Resources on the Parks page, or can be seen in person at the Department of Parks, Ground Floor, Global House, 43 Church Street.
“Comments accepted until 5:00 pm on 16 June at parksdept@gov.bm, with the subject line BG Playground Comments.”
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It came as little surprise Friday when Washington Nationals manager Dusty Baker named left-hander Gio Gonzalez and ace Max Scherzer to pitch Games 2 and 3 of the National League Championship Series against the Chicago Cubs.
Scherzer, who has been sidelined due to a right hamstring tweak, threw a bullpen as Baker announced the assignments for Gonzalez and Scherzer.
Gonzalez, who was drafted by the Chicago White Sox, was 15-9 with a 2.96 ERA. Scherzer was 16-6 with a 2.51 ERA in 31 starts.
"I'm grateful and honored that Dusty has faith in me," Gonzalez said at a news conference.
Gonzalez will oppose Jon Lester in a battle of left-handers on Saturday, and Scherzer will face left-hander Jose Quintana on Monday.
The number of electric vehicles on roads worldwide rose to a record high of 3.1 million in 2017 , but more research, policies and incentives are needed to drive further uptake, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said. From a report:
Five Oceano men attempt to kidnap and rape two women
April 24, 2018
Five Oceano men are in jail after they snatched two victims from a Santa Maria night club Sunday with the intent to rape them, according to the Santa Maria Police Department. [Cal Coast Times]
At about 2:30 a.m., the two women were approached by the men in the night club. The men then grabbed the victims and forced them into a nearby vehicle.
A witness to the incident at the nightclub called 911. Shortly afterwards, one of the victims managed to escape while at Main and Bonita streets and also called 911.
Officers arrived, arrested the suspects and booked them into the Santa Barbara County Jail.
Each of the suspects are charged with kidnapping with the intent to commit rape. Santa Maria police have identified the suspects as Jose Octavio Perez, 56; Jorge Alvarez Manzano, 53; Joel Verduzco Mendoza, 24; Salvador Cerna Mendoza, 39; and Jose Mendoza Cerna, 30.
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April 13 Icade SA:
* Icade announces the acquisition of two clinics by Icade Sante
* The two clinics are subject to 12-year leases with no break options
* Icade Sante has now a portfolio of 97 assets, including 4 projects under development.
* Icade Sante acquired Ormeau MSO Polyclinic in Tarbes (Hautes-Pyrenees) from the Medipole Partenaires Group, for a total of 43 million euros ($45.7 million) (including duties)
* Icade Sante acquired Helios disability care home in Saint-Germe (Gers) for 9.7 million euros (including duties), in partnership with the Clinipole Group from Montpellier Source text: bit.ly/2p0PQEc Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9410 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
Freeform and Marvel today announced six new series regulars for its highly anticipated series, MARVEL'S CLOAK & DAGGER a live-action adaptation of the popular Marvel comic. Andrea Roth will portray Melissa Bowen, Tandy's mom, who is the eternal optimist despite the struggles to adapt to her new existence.
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John Mellancamp Needs Time Before Death
At the age of 65, musician John Mellencamp reflected on "what's left" for him in life. Mellencamp said, "I intend to make my ending good. I'm hoping it's one of those long, lingering deathbed conversions. A lot of people go, 'Oh, I hope I just die quick.' ...
Winning numbers drawn in 'Daily Pick 4' game
MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Wisconsin Lottery's "Daily Pick 4" game were:
4-8-8-7
(four, eight, eight, seven)
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April 13 Groothandelsgebouwen NV:
* Q1 rental income 3.3 million euros ($3.5 million) versus 3.0 million euros year ago
* Occupancy rate at end of March 2017 amounted to 81.9 percent (versus at March 31, 2016: 71.3 percent) against 80.3 percent at December 31, 2016
* Maintains outlook on a growth in rental income and growth in occupancy rate for 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9409 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
06:53 Reported News Briefs Kislev 24, 5778 , 12/12/17 Kislev 24, 5778 , 12/12/17 Rabbi Shteinman undergoing resuscitation efforts Haredi Lithuanian Rabbi Aharon Leib Shteinman is undergoing resuscitation efforts at the Maayanei Hayeshua Hospital in Bnei Brak. Rabbi Shteinman, 104, was hospitalized two weeks ago after feeling feverish and weak. ► ◄ Last Briefs
Carey was a guest on The MetalSucks Podcast and was asked about previous comments made by his bandmate that fans can expected the new studio effort to be released in the coming year.
The show asked (via Lmabgoat) "My co-host... talked to Justin Chancellor earlier this year. Justin made us feel like Tool would have a new album out in 2018. On a scale of 1-10, how much did Justin lie to us?
Carey responded, "He did not lie to you. On scale of how much he lied, it would be zero. It'll be out. It'll be out in 2018."
S.Korean artists to visit DPRK in late March for performance in Pyongyang
A group of South Korean artists will visit the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) later this month to make performance twice in Pyongyang in early April, Seoul's unification ministry said Tuesday.
TORONTO (AP) Tyler Bozak scored 1:37 into overtime to cap Toronto’s comeback from two goals down in the second period, and the Maple Leafs beat the Washington Capitals 4-3 Monday night to take a 2-1 lead in the first-round series.
Auston Matthews and Nazem Kadri each had a goal and an assist, and William Nylander also scored for Toronto. Frederik Andersen made 23 saves.
Toronto trailed 2-0 in the first period, and then 3-1 early in the second before Kadri and Nylander scored 4:07 apart late to tie the score in the final minute of the period.
Alex Ovechkin, Nicklas Backstrom and Evgeny Kuznetsov all scored for the Presidents’ Trophy-winning Capitals. Braden Holtby stopped 24 shots.
All three games so far have been decided in overtime.
Game 4 is Wednesday night.
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The Ducks have a high opinion of their ability and they're still firmly in playoff position with less than one-third of the regular season left. But they've got just one win in five games on their trip and none of the victories compiled over the last two months raised an eyebrow.
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Alternative Apparel is one of those brands that is perfect for sustainable, green-made basics. if only it were a few bucks cheaper, but it is expensive for good reason. Well, right now you can grab a bunch of organic and “clean living” styles for 30% off with the code CLEAN30. Stock up on basics while saving the planet (and some money).
Martinez is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Pirates.
The Tigers don't have the luxury of using a designated hitter Tuesday since they're in a National League park. As such, Martinez will move to the bench for a night off. The next two games are also in an NL park, so don't be surprised if he's limited to pinch-hitting over the next few days before the team returns to American League action.
MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich. (AP/WOOD) — About 1,700 business, political and civil leaders are gathering on Mackinac Island for an annual policy conference hosted by the Detroit Regional Chamber.
The four-day meeting began Tuesday with receptions and orientation but kicks into gear Wednesday.
Main themes include whether Michigan is prepared competitively for major business investment, how to make the state ready for disruption from the autonomous vehicle industry and restoring trust in government, media and business.
Wednesday, the conference will feature seminars about workforce training for the future and investing in cities. Political Reporter Rick Albin will be talking with both U.S. senators as well as others. Tune into 24 Hour News 8 at 5 p.m. for his reports from Mackinac Island.
A debate featuring the Democratic and Republican gubernatorial candidates also will be held on the island. Two Democrats, Gretchen Whitmer and Shri Thanedar, have unveiled policy initiatives to talk up at the conference.
Helm scored a goal and collected two assists during Friday's 4-1 win over Carolina.
This was Helm's second outing back from a leg injury that cost him six games, so it's encouraging to see the speedy veteran mark the scoresheet three times. Unfortunately, the big night improved him to just five goals and 11 assists through 43 games, and it was also only his second multi-point showing of the season. As a result, there aren't many fantasy settings where Helm is a reliable option.
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PRESS RELEASE – POLICE are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of 37-year-old Windy Sylvester of Bexon.
Sylvester, who was last seen alive about midnight last week Wednesday, was discovered in a drain at Round the Bend, Bexon, on Friday about 4:10 p.m.
His motorcycle, registration number PG6273, was discovered a short distance away from his body.
Initial reports indicate that Sylvester was the victim of a road accident but no foul play is suspected to date.
A post mortem examination was conducted on the body by Dr. Heather Emmanuel last Saturday, which revealed that Sylvester died as a result of traumatic brain injury with global subarachnoid haemorrhage due to base of skull and right temporal bone fracture.
This incident brings to 10 the number of road fatalities recorded for the year 2017.
Weighton Wolds Rotary Club will be holding its fourth Annual Classic Car Show on Sunday 27 and Monday 28 August at Langlands, Shiptonthorpe.
The show will be open between 10am and 4pm and entry is by donation.
The Buckrose Concert Band will be playing during the day and food will be available on the showground.
Last year’s event raised £2,000 for Yorkshire Air Ambulance and the organisers are supporting the charity again this year. As the event is being spread over two days there is space for more classic cars – it is free to enter. There are three prizes on the Sunday: The Ian Peak Memorial Cup for the best pre-war car sponsored by Drakes Garage, Best Car voted by the public and a Prize Draw sponsored by Langlands.
Car entry forms are available from Langlands or by calling John Ducker on 07860 638119.
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (AP) — Council Bluffs police have released the name of a suspect and the officer who shot him earlier this week.
Police said in a news release Friday that Officer Trevor Benson shot 21-year-old Daton Petrey, of Omaha, early Thursday morning. Police say Petrey refused to tell the officer his name or get out of his car during initial contact. Police say when Benson opened Petrey’s door to try to remove him, Petrey put the car in reverse, dragging the officer for about 40 feet.
Police say Benson fired two shots, hitting Petrey once in the torso. The officer wasn’t hurt.
The car sped way but soon crashed. Petrey was arrested after a short foot chase, then taken to an Omaha, Nebraska, hospital, where he’s expected to recover.
A Nebraska felony arrest warrant was out on Petrey for parole violation at the time of the shooting.
February 9 is celebrated as National Pizza Day, and we asked you on Facebook what’s your favorite place to get a slice or two .. or an entire pie.
The Channel 3 Facebook Family went with a locally-owned establishment, New York Pizza Department on Highway 153 in Hixson.
So of course, we had to check it out for ourselves.
Erik and Laura Cilen make pizza with all-natural ingredients and even go so far as bringing in ingredients from Philadelphia to make their Philly cheesesteaks (yes, even “whiz wit”).
The Cilens do ask that you fold their New York-style pizza, no forks or knifes required.
“Come be part of our family. We get to know our customers on a name-to-name basis,” Erik Cilen said. “It’s not just pizza.”
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Meanwhile, Mr Joyce's local paper, The Northern Daily Leader, has dug out what Mr Joyce said when former Greens' senators Larissa Waters and Scott Ludlam discovered they were dual citizens.
"You've got to be really careful, if you start throwing stones when something was an honest oversight because you bet your life the stone will come back and hit you," Mr Joyce said back in July.
"Unfortunately that's the law. It's like if you're driving down the road without a licence and you get pulled over, well you're in a spot of bother."
"They were members of parliament, but it's quiet clear on section 44, you can't be a member of parliament and have dual citizenship - it's black and white."
"Ignorance is not an excuse."
May 2 Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp
* Freddie Mac reports first quarter 2017 financial results
* Freddie Mac reports net income and comprehensive income of $2.2 billion for first quarter 2017
* Qtrly net interest income of $3.8 billion declined 2 percent from the fourth quarter of 2016
* Says total guarantee portfolio increased $30 billion in the first quarter to $1,943 billion at March 31, 2017
* Says total mortgage-related investments portfolio declined $7 billion in the first quarter to $291 billion at March 31, 2017
* Says scheduled dividend obligation to treasury in June 2017 will be $2.2 billion
* Says at quarter end, single-family guarantee business serious delinquency rate of 0.92 percent declined 8 basis points from year end 2016 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
File: Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi says he is disappointed in former president Kgalema Motlanthe, for calling traditional leaders "tin-pot village dictators". Video: eNCA
JOHANNESBURG – Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi is disappointed in former president Kgalema Motlanthe, for calling traditional leaders "tin-pot village dictators".
The IFP leader said the comment wasn't only an insult to Zulu chiefs, but all traditional leaders in the country.
#ImbizoKaZulu Amabhutu have just entered the ULundi Stadium to listen to King Goodwill Zwelithini pic.twitter.com/Cli6tz8BQ4 — Samkele Maseko (@samkelemaseko) July 4, 2018
On Wednesday, the King Goodwill Zwelinthini called for an Imbizo to discuss government's land-expropriation plans.
Traditional leaders have been invited to attend and express their views.
Zwelithini has in the past accused the government of trying to take land from his people.
In his report, Motlanthe suggested that the Ingonyama Trust, which the king runs, be scrapped.
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May 1 Centerra Gold Inc
* Centerra Gold reports 2017 first quarter net earnings of $57 million
* Q1 earnings per share $0.20
* Q1 revenue $285.3 million versus I/B/E/S view $240 million
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.10 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Centerra Gold Inc - on track to achieve 2017 production and cost guidance
* Qtrly total gold production of 172,644 ounces
* Centerra Gold Inc - continues to advance its discussions with Government of Kyrgyz Republic to resolve all outstanding issues affecting Kumtor project
* Expects to obtain access to Sarytor ore in second half of 2017
* 2,000 metres of diamond drilling is planned for Q2 of 2017
* Centerra Gold - entered into agreements to earn interest in joint venture exploration properties located in Portugal, Canada, Mexico, Sweden and Nicaragua Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
It would appear that the Raiders fooled everyone in the NFL in 2016 with their 12-win season, and much of that may have to do with their coach Jack Del Rio.
According to the Associated Press’ Josh Dubow, Del Rio has coached more games (184) than any other coach in NFL history without winning a division title. And that statistic will hold true in 2017 after Oakland was dealt another drubbing at the hands of the Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium Week 14 in a game that was nowhere near as close as the final score (26-15) would indicate.
Heading into the fourth quarter of Sunday’s contest, the Raiders were down 26-0 despite facing the NFL’s No. 30 ranked defense overall who was also without their best defender in cornerback Marcus Peters due to suspension.
But beyond the numbers, it was the lethargy and lack of passion that Oakland played with that was clear Sunday — and that speaks directly to coaching.
LONDON May 2 Shire, the pharma group that bought haemophilia specialist Baxalta last year, reported a better-than-expected 14 percent rise in first-quarter earnings, helped by higher sales of rare disease drugs and demand for its new dry eye medicine.
The London-listed firm reported non-GAAP diluted earnings per ADS of $3.63, beating analyst forecasts of $3.27, according to Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S. Product sales, which were boosted by the Baxalta deal, rose 110 percent to $3.4 billion.
The company reiterated its full-year forecast given in February for product sales to rise to $14.5-14.8 billion this year and earnings per share to increase to $14.60-$15.20.
(Reporting by Paul Sandle; editing by Kate Holton)
Royal Malaysian Air Force says a Hawk 108 fighter jet is feared missing around north Kuantan after losing contact at 11.30am pic.twitter.com/gWCBKJlwgL
Sioux Falls police say a 5-year-old Iowa girl who drowned in a river in a Sioux Falls park had reached out to touch the foam near some waterfalls when she slipped into the water.
Police spokesman Sam Clemens said Monday Maggie Jo Zaiger, of Audubon, Iowa, fell into the Big Sioux River in Falls Park near a pedestrian bridge Sunday, a spot not far from where two others drowned in 2013.
Sioux Falls parks and recreation director Don Kearney says after the 2013 deaths, the city upgraded its caution signs to warn adults to keep close watch on young children, among other things. Kearney says the foam is a naturally occurring phenomenon created by phosphorus and the agitated water.
He says the city considered installing barricades near the falls, but felt that would create a false sense of security.
DERA GHAZI KHAN - The front desk staff at police stations must perform their duty with honestly and should be polite in dealing with the complainants at the police stations.
DG Khan DPO Cap (r) Muhammad Atta said while addressing a meeting with police officers here the other day.
On the occasion, he urged the officers to resolve the cases lying pending at the police stations, adding the SHOs should visit the areas under their jurisdiction and address the public problems at their doorsteps.
This past week was a busy one for one recruit out of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Class of 2019 prospect Nate Palanica took trips up to visit Connecticut, Rutgers and Syracuse all within the past week....
March 29 Amazon.com Inc said on Wednesday it was moving staff out of its Quidsi nursery, beauty and pet products subsidiary after the business failed to turn a profit.
"We have worked extremely hard for the past seven years to get Quidsi to be profitable, and unfortunately we have not been able to do so," an Amazon spokeswoman said in a statement. "Quidsi has great brand expertise and they will continue to offer selection on Amazon.com; the software development team will focus on building technology for AmazonFresh."
The news was reported earlier by Bloomberg. (Reporting by Jeffrey Dastin in San Francisco; Editing by Jeffrey Benkoe)
German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Wednesday warned US President Donald Trump against unleashing an all-out trade war after he threatened to impose steep tariffs on cars from the European Union.
Both sides were already locked in a “trade conflict” since Trump’s decision to slap punitive tariffs on steel and aluminium imports, said Merkel, adding that “it is worthwhile to prevent this conflict from becoming a real war”.
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Seventy-year-old Terry Christenson said he’s doing this for the “grandchildren of the world.”
Busch Stadium comes near the top of the rankings for the best ballparks in Major League Baseball, according to a new list compiled by a writer for Forbes magazine.
A national baseball writer ranked Busch Stadium as the third best ballpark in MLB.
The rankings were based on ballpark design seating and surrounding views among other categories.
The article mentions the incredible view of the Arch from Busch Stadium as one of the best in baseball.
AT&T Ballpark in San Francisco topped the list and Camden Yards in Baltimore came in second.
For the full list, click here.
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Robbie Williams is set to rejoin his former group Take That for the final of TV talent show Let It Shine.
The singer will join the show's panel as a guest judge, as well as give a special performance with Gary Barlow, Mark Owen and Howard Donald.
The BBC show's final will see three groups of singers battle it out for the opportunity to star in a West End musical based on Take That's biggest hits.
Killorn enters play Tuesday on a four-game point drought.
His 41 points on the season make him an above average option as a middle-six NHL left winger. Killorn is a solid fantasy contributor and should get back on the board very soon.
South Dakota farmers make good progress on spring plantings
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota farmers are making good progress on corn and soybean planting.
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's weekly crop report for the state, farmers had 5.8 days suitable for fieldwork for the week ending Sunday.
Corn planting was 91 percent, near last year's pace of 94 percent and the five-year average of 92 percent. Fifty percent of the corn crop had emerged, which is well behind last year's 70 percent and behind the 62 percent average.
Farmers have planted 61 percent of the soybean crop, behind last year's 70 percent but near the 65 percent average. The soybean crop is 16 percent emerged, compared with 27 percent at this time last year and the average of 26 percent.
Half of the winter wheat crop is in good condition.
Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday exuded confidence that the Congress-JD(S) government in Karnataka will act on its promise of waiving farm loans in its budget and make the state a "beacon of hope" for farmers in the country.
Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy will present the state budget tomorrow.
"On the eve of the Karnataka Budget, I'm confident our Congress-JDS coalition Government will act on our commitment to waive farmer loans and to make farming more profitable.
"This budget is an opportunity for our Government to make Karnataka a beacon of hope for farmers all across India," he tweeted.
The Kumaraswamy-led Congress-JD(S) government is expected to announce a crop loan waiver in its budget to relieve farmers of their distress due to drought for successive years.
Keshav Bhatt, the developer of the open-source Snapcraft GUI app and many other tools, is informing Softpedia today about the availability of Ktube Media Downloader 1.0.
Ktube Media Downloader appears to be the successor of Ultimate Media Downloader, another video downloader utility that the developer created a long time ago. However, the new app is a lot more powerful, featuring a modern and dark graphical user interface, and lots of attractive new features.
It's here - the grudge match between Lawrence Okolie and Isaac Chamberlain headlines the O2 Arena on the British Beef show.
There's been plenty of trash talk between the pair with Anthony Joshua representing Okolie - the former Team GB Olympian from Rio de Janeiro.
The consensus is that Chamberlain is the slicker boxer, but Okolie has the concussive power.
Eddie Hearn has matched his prospects early, some might say, but the pair will likely both go on to better things from this, with a lot to be learned from the 10-rounder.
There promises to be a considerable interest from ringside too, with Joshua likely to be joined by British heavyweight contenders Dereck Chisora, Daniel Dubois, Dillian Whyte and Tony Bellew - who will be working as a pundit.
Give me the huge-flight/middling-flight combo any day over the standard pair of 12-hour hops. Photo / 123RF The arrival last week of Qatar Airways into Auckland's airspace reignited the age-old debate about whether, on the way to Europe, you're better off doing two long flights or one really long flight and one shorter flight.
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Jones stopped 21 of 22 shots in Sunday's Game 3 loss to the Oilers.
Jones played very well on the night, but the Sharks were shut out by Cam Talbot for a second consecutive game. Jones was an absolute workhorse in the regular season and will be their ride-or-die once again in the postseason. He's played well thus far and isn't to fault for the team's current 2-1 deficit in the series. This one has the potential to go the full seven games, so if the Sharks can figure out their offense, Jones is capable of backstopping the team past the Oilers.
Rescuers in Thailand have reached 12 teen soccer players and their coach trapped by floodwaters in one of the country's largest cave systems. Parents are relieved that the boys, aged 11 to 16, are all alive, but their ordeal is far from over. Zlatica Hoke reports.
Brian Moody is still at large. Authorities say three out of four escapees from the Lincoln County Jail are in custody.
Officials say escapees Trey Goodnight and Jeremy Irvin were captured in Dale overnight.
Wednesday morning, officials with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol confirmed a third inmate who escaped from the jail, Sonny Baker, was also captured.
Irvin was in jail for first-degree murder. Baker, Moody and Goodnight were in jail for property crimes.
The share of American adults who are married is slipping, but married couples still pay the lion's share of income tax, according to a new analysis by the Pew Research Center.
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TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The owners of Florida’s biggest casino are starting a massive nearly $700 million expansion that will make it even larger.
The Seminole Hard Rock Casino and Hotel in Tampa announced on Wednesday that they will have 5,000 slot machines and nearly 200 tables when the expansion is concluded in 2019. The casino is located near Interstate 4 east of downtown Tampa.
The expansion includes a new 15-story hotel tower with an additional 564 hotel rooms and suites. The Seminole Tribe of Florida owns the Hard Rock and is also expanding the casino it owns in Hollywood in South Florida.
The tribe has exclusive rights to offer blackjack at its casinos in Florida. The Seminoles reached a deal with Gov. Rick Scott to add craps and roulette but state legislators rejected it.
TEL AVIV, April 9 (Reuters) -
* Shufersal, Israel's largest supermarket chain, said on Sunday it agreed to buy local drugstore chain New-Pharm Drugstores for 130 million shekels ($35.6 million) from Hamashbir 365 Holdings.
* New-Pharm operates 67 branches throughout Israel.
* The deal is subject to anti-trust approval within three months, Shufersal said in a statement.
* In February, Shufersal, which is controlled by holding company Discount Investment Corp, said it was considering buying New-Pharm.
* ($1 = 3.6500 shekels) (Reporting by Tova Cohen)
Panik (head) underwent testing for a concussion Sunday and passed, Andrew Baggarly of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Panik was shaken up after being tagged on the head in the second game of a doubleheader Sunday in Washington. It sounds like he's okay, though, so an extended absence for the second baseman doesn't seem likely at this point. Consider him day-to-day heading into Monday's series opener in Miami.
3PL revenues on track to hit $1.1 trillion by 2022
A report released by Armstrong & Associates shows e-commerce and outsourcing fueling demand for third-party logistics (3PL) services, driving 3PL revenues to over US$1.1 Trillion by 2022.
In 2016, the global 3PL market reached $802 billion.
Armstrong & Associates research found that global logistics costs were $8.2 trillion in 2016, with the firm predicting that number to surpass $11.1 trillion in 2022.
Globally, the Asia Pacific region is the largest logistics market accounting for 39 percent of total global logistics costs and 38 percent of total global 3PL revenues.
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Britain's Heathrow Airport says baggage handling disrupted at two terminals
LONDON, June 15 Europe's biggest airport London Heathrow said some passengers might have to travel without their bags on Thursday after an issue with its baggage system affected Terminals 3 and 5.
The 16-year-old right-back has spent this week training at the Reds’ Kirkby Academy.
Hoever has been at Ajax since 2014 and is also a Holland Under-16s international.
He was at AZ Alkmaar before making the switch to the Dutch giants.
The Liverpool Echo claim the Reds want to add Hoever to their youth setup this summer.
Hoever made 13 appearances in the Under-17 Eredivisie last season, netting on two occasions.
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (AP) — A 25-year-old Alaska man on Monday won the Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race.
The Fairbanks Daily News-Miner reports (http://bit.ly/2lIfWu1) Matt Hall of Two Rivers crossed the finish line in downtown Fairbanks just after noon. It's Hall's first win in four tries in the race that goes between Fairbanks and Whitehorse, Yukon, where the Yukon Quest started Feb. 4.
He finished fourth in the Yukon Quest last year after scratching in 2015. He was third in 2014.
Hall took command of the race when then-leader Brent Sass had problems with his team. Sass scratched in Central, which gave Hall a lead of a couple hours over his nearest competitor.
The world's most famous sled dog race, the Iditarod, will have its ceremonial start in Anchorage on March 4. Poor snow conditions in the Alaska Range have forced the official start to Fairbanks on March 6. The winner of the nearly thousand-mile race is expected in Nome about nine days later.
SALT LAKE CITY — LGBT rights groups are settling a lawsuit after Utah lawmakers repealed a measure restricting talk about homosexuality in school classrooms.
National Center for Lesbian Rights attorney Christopher Stoll said Friday that the group is thankful the state Legislature ended the rules banning "advocacy of homosexuality" that created a culture of silence for LGBT students.
Stoll says the Utah case sets the stage for challenging similar laws in states such as Arizona, Alabama and Texas.
The Utah Attorney General's Office declined immediate comment.
The 2001 law was originally aimed at sex-education but had also been cited when a book about lesbian mothers was pulled from a school library shelf.
The plaintiffs also said it blocked teachers from protecting a 7-year-old boy from bullies because they couldn't say it was OK to be gay. Those claims were resolved in the settlement.
Sister Patricia Dee passed away on August 9 last and has been described as a “friend and inspiration”.
Sr Patricia selflessly devoted herself over four decades to helping the elderly and anyone in need in Freshford.
She founded Prague House - a support care facility - to help look after the elderly in the local areas.
Sr Patricia’s friends say her faith was her “guiding light, her hope was her anchor and her charity was the balm which made Prague House a haven of peace and tranquility”.
They added: “Our thoughts and prayers are with Sr Patricia’s family, friends and fellow Sisters of the Franciscan Missionary of St Joseph.”
Prague House was established in 1974 and it provides long term care for residents who are mobile and require minimal assistance in a homely environment.
Funeral Mass for Sr Patricia will be held in Burnley, Manchester tomorrow (Thursday) at 11am.
A Memorial Mass will be held in St Lachtain's Church, Freshford at 7.30pm followed by refreshments in Prague House.
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - Genesco Inc:
* GENESCO SAYS ON JAN 31 ENTERED INTO AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT WHICH REPLACES PREVIOUS $400 MILLION REVOLVING CREDIT FACILITY - SEC FILING
* GENESCO INC - ‍CREDIT FACILITY IS A REVOLVING CREDIT FACILITY IN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $400 MILLION​
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Despite out-shooting the Everett Silvertips 31-27, the Kelowna Rockets couldn’t squeeze in one more goal Friday night for the win.
The Rockets lost 3-2 to the Silvertips on home ice.
Everett was first on the board at 19:49 in the first period. Patrick Bajkov scored the goal on a power play.
Silvertips Connor Dewar and Bryce Kindopp also scored on Everett power plays.
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Kyle Topping broke the shutout and scored for Kelowna in the third period.
Carsen Twarynski scored his 33 goal of the season with 1:26 remaining in the game to make it 3-2.
Kelowna drops behind Everett in the Western conference following the loss.
The Rockets record is now 32-15-3-1.
Everett hosts Kelowna Saturday.
Police say former NBA player Glen "Big Baby" Davis was arrested in a Maryland hotel last month on drug possession and distribution charges. WMAR-TV in Baltimore reports that Davis was arrested Feb. 7 at a Hampton Inn in Aberdeen.According to court records, the hotel owner smelled marijuana coming from Davis' room.Aberdeen police Lt. William Reiber told WMAR that police found 126 grams of marijuana and a briefcase containing $92,000 in cash inside Davis' room.Davis was arrested and later indicted on seven counts of drug possession and distribution.Davis' attorney said Davis adamantly maintains his innocence and looks forward to clearing his name in court.Davis, a star player at Louisiana State University, went on to play for the Celtics, the Orlando Magic and the Los Angeles Clippers.
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - A record-breaking year at Myrtle Beach International Airport continued last month.
During the month of November, approximately 131,031 passengers passed through MYR, which was a 22.9 percent increase compared to November of last year, according to information from airport officials.
For 2017, Myrtle Beach International Airport has handled more passengers than ever before. Last month's numbers were at an all-time high.
"Passenger volumes at the Myrtle Beach International Airport continue to surpass all previous records," Scott Van Moppes, director of airports, said in a statement. "Year-to-date, MYR has handled more passengers than ever before, traffic in our fall shoulder (September – November) is up significantly over all others and November volumes are at an all-time high.”
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Ananias Shikongo won a gold medal at the Fazza International Athletics Championship in Dubai last week Thursday.
NEW YORK, March 31 The Federal Reserve on Friday awarded $346.85 billion in three-day repurchase agreements at an interest rate of 0.75 percent to 82 bidders, which was the highest amount since $468.36 billion on Dec. 30, the New York Federal Reserve said.
On Thursday, the U.S. central bank had allotted $224.13 billion in one-day reverse repos to 55 money market funds, mortgage finance agencies and other qualified participants at an interest rate of 0.75 percent. (Reporting by Richard Leong, editing by G Crosse)
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. — Jesus Cruz's running floater in the paint with 2.1 seconds left gave Fairfield a 79-78 victory over Monmouth on Friday night.
With 9.1 seconds left and Fairfield inbounding from Monmouth's end, Cruz took a pass just inside halfcourt and drove to the hoop where he split two defenders to put in a soft one-hander. A hurried 3-pointer by Monmouth's Deion Hammond was short at the buzzer.
Cruz finished with 13 points. Tyler Nelson made five 3-pointers and scored 26 points with Ferron Flavors Jr. adding 10 points and Jonathan Kasibabu nine points and nine rebounds for the Stags (9-13, 4-7 Metro Atlantic Athletic Association), who have won two straight with an overtime victory over Iona on Monday.
Zac Tillman scored 18 points, Ray Salnave 16, Austin Tilghman 14 with nine assists and Hammond 10 points for the Hawks (7-15, 3-7).
A woman has been arrested after police say she tried to abduct babies from multiple hospitals across North and South Carolina.According to a New Hanover Regional Medical Center (NHRMC) Spokesperson, 36-year-old Linda Everett was trying to take babies from neonatal units across both states.She was arrested in High Point and was charged with felony breaking and entering and larceny. WWAY reports the woman entered NHRMC without authorization earlier this month.According to Carolyn Fisher with New Hanover Regional, a woman presented herself at the check-in desk on April 5 at the Betty H. Cameron Women's & Children's Hospital, where she was denied entry.The woman eventually entered patient care areas without authorization, Fisher said.Seeing she did not have a visitor's badge, staff alerted hospital police, who responded and questioned her.No patients were injured or endangered.She was wanted on four warrants from hospital police.
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Once called the "Dutchmen" because of their large noses and large bellies, proboscis monkeys live only in Borneo. Ecosystems that have a lot of diverse animals, like this monkey, also tend to have a lot of diverse viruses.
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Model 70 Extreme weather ss or Sako A7? Hello everyone! I'm new to this site but I'm torn on what rifle to get. I am looking at the Winchester model 70 extreme weather,Tikka T3X, Sako A7, and lastly Weatherby Vanguard. I will be getting it in 300 win mag, primary use is hunting but also will be doing some long range shooting probably 500-800 yds. All of these rifles are within a couple hundred bucks of each other so price isn't a factor. Looking for advice from people that have used these rifles. Pro's cons and suggestions. I do hand load so if someone has input on some ballistics they have good luck with that would be great. I'm probably going to be loading 150 grain nosler accubonds. Thanks
A 22-year-old man is being sought over the fatal shooting of rising rap star XXXTentacion in Florida.
A 22-year-old man is being sought over the fatal shooting of rising rap star XXXTentacion in Florida.
Broward Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman Veda Coleman-Wright said that detectives want to ask Robert Allen what he knows about the rapper’s death.
She said he is also wanted on a warrant for violating probation for possession of drugs and carrying a concealed weapon.
Dedrick Devonshay Williams is facing murder charges (Broward Sheriff’s Office/AP)
XXXTentacion, whose real name is Jahseh Dwayne Onfroy, was shot on June 18.
Detectives said a SUV blocked the 20-year-old rapper’s luxury sports car in the driveway of a Fort Lauderdale area motorcycle dealership and two masked men confronted him during an apparent robbery attempt.
Twenty-two-year-old Dedrick Williams faces murder charges. He has not yet entered a plea.
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Watch a replay of Monday’s Falcon 9 launch as seen from the Kennedy Space Center press site, a viewpoint around three miles from pad 39A.
The 213-foot-tall (65-meter) rocket delivered a SpaceX cargo capsule on course to haul more than 6,400 pounds (2,900 kilograms) of experiments and equipment to the International Space Station. It was the 11th Falcon 9 flight of the year, and the 39th Falcon 9 launch overall.
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Supporters of Puzder are launching a campaign ... . FILE - In this Jan. 19, 2017 file photo, Treasury Secretary-designate Steven Mnuchin testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington at his confirmation hearing before the Senate Finance Committee.
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The Seahawks have parted with former mainstays Michael Bennett, left, and Richard Sherman this offseason. Coach Pete Carroll said Monday: "The best thing I can tell you is, that they’re not here." Elaine Thompson AP
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union's top diplomat condemned on Tuesday North Korea's missile launch over Japan, offering the bloc's support for any future talks but also warning of possible steps following meetings at the United Nations Security Council.
"We fully support calls for an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council today," the EU's foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini said in a statement, saying the European Union will look at an "appropriate response in close consultation with key partners and in line with UN Security Council deliberations."
The European Union last toughened its economic sanctions on North Korea on Aug. 10.
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March 19 (Reuters) - Shanghai Runda Medical Technology Co Ltd:
* SAYS IT PLANS TO ISSUE COMMERCIAL PAPER WORTH UP TO 850 MILLION YUAN ($134.29 million) Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2IA9JIT Further company coverage: ($1 = 6.3297 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
One person was hospitalized in an apartment fire Sunday night in the Town of Oceana.
The call came at 11:27 p.m. from the Post Glen Apartments on Route 10. According to the Oceana Volunteer Fire Department, the fire was contained to one unit. Residents were evacuated safely.
One person was taken to Raleigh General Hospital. The extend of their injuries is not known.
The Cyclone VFD and Pineville VFD were also on scene.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Ceneric Holdings Ltd :
* Company entered into placing agreement with Kingston Securities Ltd
* Announces placing at a placing price of HK$0.185 per placing share
* Kingston Securities to procure not less than six placees to subscribe for up to 1.1 billion placing shares Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Decorated Army veteran Stephen Kennedy of Fairfield filed a federal class-action lawsuit Monday on behalf of Army veterans nationwide who, like him, were given less than honorable discharges for behaviors later attributed to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Photos courtesy of Stephen Kennedy.
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OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Police recovered ammunition among other items from the home of a man who shot and wounded patrons inside an Oklahoma restaurant last week.
The warrant to search the apartment of 28-year-old Alexander Tilghman was issued just more than four hours after police say Tilghman wounded three people about 6:30 p.m. last Thursday at Louie's On The Lake. A fourth person fell and broke his arm in the chaos after the shooting before Tilghman was fatally shot by two civilians.
The warrant filed Tuesday says 9 millimeter ammunition, notebook writings, a computer, a laptop and cellphones were taken from the apartment.
Police have not said what type of handgun was used by Tilghman, who was certified as an armed security guard.
ALLEN PARK, Mich. — The Detroit Lions have re-signed defensive tackle Christian Ringo.
Detroit made the move Monday, addressing a need by adding depth on the defensive line. Ringo has five career tackles and has forced one fumble.
He played in six games for the Lions last season.
Ringo was a reserve in eight games in 2016 with Green Bay. The Packers drafted the former Louisiana-Lafayette standout in the sixth round in 2015.
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Gagner was experiencing concussion-like symptoms following his hit on Chicago's Tomas Jurco during Thursday's 4-2 win over the Blackhawks, Ben Kuzma of The Vancouver Province reports.
Gagner left Thursday's contest in the first period after laying a big hit on Jurco and didn't return. The Canucks have yet to release any details regarding his status for Saturday's matchup with Tampa Bay, but he should be considered questionable at best for that contest at this juncture.
The British beauty, who sits alongside Simon Cowell, Alesha Dixon and David Walliams on the BGT panel, has turned up the heat once more in a typically racy number.
Opting for a stunning silver dress by designer to the stars Celia Kritharioti, Amanda left almost nothing to the imagination for the third live show of the week.
Turning her sex appeal up to the full, the blonde babe proudly flaunted her trim frame as she slipped into the skin-tight dress backstage.
The sheer-silver outfit allowed Amanda to tease her intimates without leaving herself exposed.
That being said, the outline of her underwear could clearly be seen as she posed on the way to the makeshift studio at the Hammersmith Apollo in London.
Fort Mill’s Jack Kelley, right, tries to tie up Lexington’s Austin Jennings in the finals of the 220-pound weight class in the Yellow Jackets Holiday Classic. Kelley went on to win the match. Mac Banks
A Dickinson teen is being recognized with a big honor for helping save his neighbors during Hurricane Harvey.Many people may remember 13-year-old Virgil Smith . Using an air mattress, Smith rescued 17 of his neighbors who were trapped in their homes by high water.Smith is one of five recipients selected by the Congressional Medal of Honor Society to receive the "Young Hero Award" for his heroism during the storm in August of last year.
Katie Swan and Aidan McHugh are mentored by three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray, but how much do they know about him?
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April 5 Quality Care Properties Inc
* Entered into a forbearance agreement with its principal tenant, Hcr III Healthcare, Llc and its parent HCR Manorcare
* Agreement would require HCR Manorcare to make cash rent payments of $32 million for each of April, May, June of 2017 - SEC filing
* Agreement requires HCR Manorcare to deliver 2016 audited financial statements, auditor consent to QCP not later than april 10, 2017
* To provide HCR Manorcare with temporary secured extension of credit of upto $7 million/month during each of april,may, june of 2017
* During agreement's term, co, HCR Manorcare intend to engage in discussions concerning long-term restructuring of master lease terms
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North Shore High School standout Kerwin Roach II scored 26 points for the Texas Longhorns in a heartbreaking 87-83 loss in overtime against Nevada.UT controlled most of the game against the Wolfpack, leading by as much as 14 points. The Wolfpack roared back, though, tying the game with under a minute to go in regulation.Freshman Matt Coleman added 25 points for UT, while fellow frosh Mohamed Bamba scored 13 points to go with 14 rebounds.The game closes a 19-15 campaign in coach Shaka Smart's third season in Austin.
Other people’s washing habits are not a new subject for media frenzy (Letters, 6 October). In 1961, my mother wrote an article in Family Doctor, a magazine of the British Medical Association, suggesting that cleanliness was not necessarily the most important thing for parents to focus on. Her comments provoked a furious debate in the popular press. The Daily Express accused her of attacking people for being too clean, a TV crew came to interview my siblings and me, and famous people were asked for their views. Margaret Thatcher MP, the mother of twins, was happy to contribute. “I think the doctor may have overstated her case a bit … the twins need a good scrubbing at the end of the day … and they get it.”
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After a loss in Weatherford, the Azle (3-6) Lady Hornet basketball squad rebounded to drill Mansfield.
AHS lost at the Lady Roo gym 52-39 despite leading at various times, including into the third quarter.
Bailey Natusch led with 11 points. Savannah Johnson scored 8 points and Regan Sawyer got 7. Autumn Johnson had 9 rebounds to go with 6 points.
At Mansfield Dec. 4, Azle took down the hosts 51-39.
Natusch poured in 18 points and also led with 6 rebounds.
Other scorers: S. Johnson (9), Brooke Phillips (7), and Maria Parkison (6).
Subvarsity – The JV and frosh lost to Weatherford and Mansfield.
The JV fell 43-33 and were led in scoring by Kylee Sifford with 10 points.
Mansfield beat the AHS JV 31-25. Cheyenne Grubbs’ 8 points paced Azle.
The 9th lost to Weatherford 42-29 as Kylie Freeman and Kalli Talmage each had 6 points.
In a 38-33 loss at Mansfield. Azle’s top scorer was Christina Krupu with 13.
Jamestown police responded at 1 p.m. to 114 Palmer St. for a reported dispute involving a male and female.
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At least two people were killed and seeral others injured, including the suspected gunman, in a shooting on Wednesday at a United Parcel Service facility in San Francisco, local media reported. Victims were taken to the Priscilla Chan and Mark Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, spokesman Brent Andrew said.
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A pug named Guido is back at home more than a month after his owner’s car was stolen with the dog inside.
The reunion happened thanks to an anonymous tip called into Florida’s Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
Spokesman Danny Alvarez said in a news release that Donald Murray’s car was stolen on May 29, with no sign of Guido.
Murray’s car was found abandoned behind a grocery store and an employee at a dry-cleaning business found Guido wandering around. Another employee, Karlene Rowell, took Guido home and cared for him.
When a tip came in, investigators took Murray to Rowell’s house on Tuesday night. He confirmed the dog was Guido. Alvarez said Rowell and her family were sad to say goodbye, but happy Guido was reunited with Murray.
Iowans Say Budget Would Be Devastating For Farmers, Students
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – Iowans are asking GOP lawmakers to reconsider proposed budget cuts they say would be devastating for the state’s farmers, students and most vulnerable citizens.
Members of the public and lobbying groups spoke Monday at a Capitol hearing, criticizing proposed reductions they say will hurt vital services. GOP lawmakers hope to approve a roughly $7.2 billion budget this week as they hurry to adjourn the session.
Small agriculture groups asked the Republican-led Legislature to reconsider cutting the Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture at Iowa State University. Advocates for the center say it is vital for innovation within the state’s farming businesses.
Others criticized cuts to higher education, victims’ services and conservation as well as the loss of federal family planning money.
GOP lawmakers say the cuts are needed amid budget constraints.
NEW YORK (AP) — Katy Perry, Ed Sheeran and The Chainsmokers will perform at the iHeartRadio Music Awards in Los Angeles.
Additional performers announced Wednesday include Shawn Mendes, Thomas Rhett, Noah Cyrus and Big Sean. Bruno Mars has also been previously announced as a performer.
Drake leads all nominees with 12 nominations, including male artist of the year, at the fourth annual awards show. The show will air live on TBS, TNT and truTV on Sunday, March 5.
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China's supreme court has thrown out the fraud conviction of a retail tycoon in an unusual gesture of official leniency toward entrepreneurs amid a string of high-profile detentions and prosecutions that has rattled the Chinese business world.
The Supreme People's Court ruling Thursday reversed the conviction of Zhang Wenzhong, former chairman of Wumart Stores, who served 12 years in prison on charges of improperly obtaining technology development subsidies.
A number of Chinese businesspeople have been prosecuted or detained for questioning about possible offenses including embezzlement and bribery.
On Wednesday, a lawyer for the imprisoned founder of the insurance company that owns New York City's Waldorf Hotel said he planned to appeal his 18-year sentence imposed this month on fraud charges.
SAN JOSE — Police are looking for three men believed to have shot a man as he was washing his car Saturday afternoon, authorities said.
Officers responded to reports of shots fired in the 1900 block of Messina Drive at about 12:45 p.m., according to San Jose police. The male victim also called police to report that he had been shot, authorities said.
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The victim told officers that he had been washing his vehicle when three men dressed in black approached him. One of the suspects shot the man, hitting him at least once, police said.
Authorities haven’t located the suspects, who ran away from the scene. They’re described as three men in their 20s wearing black clothing and black hoodies. Police are still investigating the motive and circumstances of the shooting.
The victim, who was not identified Saturday, was taken to a hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Further details were not available.
LEXINGTON, Okla. (AP) - Oklahoma prison officials say a search is underway in Cleveland County for a 32-year-old inmate who escaped from the Lexington Assessment and Reception Center.
Officials say Ronnie Henderson was not in his cell during a head count at 6 p.m. Saturday at the Rex Thompson Minimum Security Unit.
Online Department of Corrections' records indicate Henderson was serving 40 years in state prison for convictions on two counts of possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute, manufacturing a controlled substance and eluding a police officer in Oklahoma County. Records indicate Henderson started serving his sentence in December 2007.
Prison officials say they do not know where Henderson may be heading.
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March 19(Reuters) - Kuangda Technology Group Co Ltd
* Says its wholly owned unit completed establishment of wholly owned auto parts unit, with registered capital of 30 million yuan, in Hefei
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PWInsider reports that Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman are both in Dallas, Texas today, the site of tonight’s episode of RAW. So it seems that they will actually appear on the show.
It’s unknown if Roman Reigns, who was “suspended” last week by Vince McMahon, is at the event. As we previously reported, WWE is attempting to get heat on Lesnar by keeping him off camera and “hiding behind his contract.” This is allegedly being done to get the fans behind Reigns in time for Wrestlemania 34.
If employees set aside a portion of earnings in a 401(k) or IRA, taxes weren’t forgiven, just deferred. They’ll still owe money to the IRS at some point.
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Mabuza hit with protection order over harassment of businessman
Frederick Daniel has accused Mpumalanga Premier David Mabuza of threatening him and his businesses for his anti-corruption work in the province.
JOHANNESBURG - The office of Mpumalanga Premier and African National Congress (ANC) Deputy President David Mabuza has confirmed he's been hit with a protection order over the alleged harassment of a local businessman.
Frederick Daniel has accused Mabuza of threatening him and his businesses for his anti-corruption work in the province.
Mabuza reportedly vowed to expropriate Daniel's land without compensation since his election as deputy president of the governing party.
The premier's spokesperson Zibonele Mncwango says the order was delivered on Wednesday.
“However, we are disputing the wild allegations that are made there whereby it is alleged that the premier has been harassing the businessman, Mr Frederick Daniel, hence he was granted a protection order.”
Vitesse Arnhem closed the gap on the Eredivisie’s top four to two points with a 2-0 victory over Groningen.
Chelsea loanees Matt Miazga and Mason Mount struck in the first half as Henk Fraser’s side remained sixth.
Vitesse have now only lost once in their last seven league games as they try to keep in touch with the European places.
Matt Miazga, on loan from Chelsea at Vitesse Arnhem, scored against Groningen (Nick Potts/PA)
Defender Miagza opened the scoring for the host after six minutes when he headed in Lassana Faye’s cross.
Mount made it 2-0 after 32 minutes and while Guram Kashia went close in the second half the hosts had to settle for their first-half haul.
The 28-year-old businessman opened up about what it’s like beyond the cameras on the BBC reality series, which, every year, sees hopefuls compete for the chance to secure a £250,000 investment from Lord Sugar, 71.
Speaking exclusively to Express.co.uk, Harrison, who is on the verge of launching the business he took to the show, revealed it’s “more intense” than viewers at home realise.
“I’ve watched it for years and it’s a lot more intense than I would have ever imagined,” he admitted. “Because I’ve never been involved with anything to do with TV, I didn’t know the work that went into it and different processes that would go into a five-second bit of filming.
“It was quite an eye-opener as to all the work that goes into that show,” he continued.
The entrepreneur, who made it to the final five on The Apprentice last series, said the schedule can be gruelling, confessing: “It was hard, long hours as well.
7 Oct, Ilam: The CPN (UML) Ilam District Committee has recommended the names of former Prime Minister Jhalanath Khanal and former Chairman of Constituent Assembly (CA) Subas Nembang for their candidacy in the upcoming elections to the House of Representatives.
Both the leaders were recommended unopposed, UML Ilam District Committee Chairman Ram Rana said. Khanal has been recommended for Ilam Constituency No. 1 while Nembang for Constituency No. 2.
Khanal and Nembang are also the lawmakers from the respective constituencies they are recommended for the forthcoming polls.
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Online clothing retailer ASOS generally has some great finds for its price point. You can get on-trend clothing within two days, and if it doesn't fit or you don't like it, you can just return in the package it comes in, and you'll get a refund.
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Mickey, Alba and Jimmy attempt to save Ben's reputation after he accidentally wets the bed during a sleepover with other classmates.
Harambee Stars qualified for semi-finals of Cecafa tournament after they edged out Tanzania 1-0 on Monday.
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kapow wrote: I still don't understand why Odsal isn't viable?
As I said originally , in theory , with secondary earnings of food and drink Odsal should be a money maker ( again only providing you get the numbers ) but the sheer size of the place and it's very nature , ie ( old ) means the costs must be spiralling upwards , as has been pointed out by others more clued up than meI just don't see how anybody can feasibly intend to purchase the Bulls and continue to play there
Christopher Craddick's problems with the law began about the same time he struggled with drug use, a family member said. "He was very charismatic and loved people," said the family member, who asked not to be identified.
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Gasol did not participate in shootaround due to an illness and is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Nets, Michael Wallace of the Grizzlies' official site reports.
It's unclear at this time how severe Gasol's illness is, but it must be something that came about very recently given that the big man was not listed on the injury report when it was first released Sunday afternoon. Expect Gasol to attempt to go through pre-game warmups Monday night before likely being a game-time call. If he is unable to play, both Deyonta Davis and Jarell Martin would likely take on additional minutes at center in Brooklyn.
Omnicom Media Group (OMG) has appointed PHD’s deputy managing director Gemma Teeling and OMD’s director of strategy Claire Butterly (above) as group board directors. In a statement made by OMG’s CEO Dave Harland, he said both executives had made “significant contributions” to OMG’s success and had established themselves as thought leaders.
“Their addition will continue to give us a powerful competitive edge as clients demand ever greater levels of effectiveness and efficiency, turning complexity into brilliant solutions. They are both playing a significant role in our group development plans and will continue to fuel our ongoing growth, Harland added.” The promotions follow OMD winning Tourism Ireland.
The gain was made after an international review which saw Publicis retain the creative work. The media was previously handled by Carat. OMG already has previous experience handling tourism bodies, with PHD’s Jason Nebenzahl looking after Fáilte Ireland.
FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Sean Hoehn and Mario Matasovic scored 16 points apiece and Sacred Heart pulled away early in second half to beat Central Connecticut State 67-54 on Saturday.
Sacred Heart (8-17, 3-9 Northeast Conference) snapped a five-game losing skid, its longest in nearly three years. CCSU (12-13, 5-7) has lost three straight since winning four in a row.
Hoehn made two 3-pointers and had six assists. Matasovic was 6-of-9 shooting and grabbed 10 rebounds. Kinnon LaRose added 11 points and Joseph Lopez 10 for Sacred Heart.
Tyler Kohl had 25 points and 11 rebounds to lead CCSU.
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Venezuela says it will continue providing assistance to Haiti in the socio-economic development of Haiti.
“I am completely satisfied with the cooperation with Haiti. We are going to improve it and we will keep the path of cooperation. We have always been together and we will stay together and continue to walk along the same path of dignity and independence,” said Foreign Affairs Minister Delcy Rodrígue, following talks with President Jovenel Moïse on Monday.
The meeting was described as part of the celebration of 153 years of bilateral diplomatic relations initiated at the time of independence, when Alexandre Pétion bring his support to Simón Bolívar for the expedition of Keys in 1816, which allowed him to enter Venezuela.
Caracas has supported its cooperation with Port au Prince through several mechanisms including PetroCaribe, the oil agreement Venezuela has with several countries and the training of Haitian medical students in Venezuela.
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MUMBAI: Maharashtra Agriculture Minister Pandurang Fundkar (67) died of a massive heart attack here in the hours of Thursday.
Fundkar woke up early at around 4.15 am today at his official residence as he started to feel uneasy. He requested the security guards to rush him to a hospital. They rushed him to the Breach Candy hospital where he was declared brought dead, his personal staff told the New Indian Express.
Born in 1950, Fundkar was instrumental in spreading the message of BJP in Vidarbha and among the farming communities. He was the president of the state BJP and had also represented the party in Lok Sabha as well as the state assembly several times. Currently he was member of the state legislative council and was sworn in as cabinet minister on July 8, 2016.
The Razer Phone now comes in a special edition to celebrate the Chinese New Year, commonly referred to as the Spring Festival, Razer announced. Arriving as the company’s very first smartphone, the Razer Phone is a high-end Android smartphone designed for …
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With all the recent controversy surrounding the issue of public art in Mt. Pleasant, it's more than refreshing to see public art by local artists popping up around town today.
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IT’S been an unusually cool start to the season, but Adelaide is in for two scorching summer days before the temperature drops again in time for the weekend.
The city is forecast to reach a high of 36C today - and Bureau of Meteorology forecaster Simon Timke said nightfall won’t bring much relief.
“We’re forecasting a minimum of 25, so pretty uncomfortable sleeping conditions and then up to 38 tomorrow with a little bit more wind,” he told ABC Radio Adelaide this morning.
“It will be quite windy from the north, so I expect that we’ll see more widespread fire bans for tomorrow.”
Fire bans are in place for the West Coast and Eastern Eyre Peninsula today.
But the heatwave won’t last long - Thursday’s high will drop dramatically to 24C.
Friday’s top will be 26C before temperatures hit 27C on Saturday and 31C on Sunday.
Movement was east at 55 mph. Winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with these storms.
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Ivanka Trump has hailed herself a feminist who is dedicated to empowering women, but her new book titled "Women who Work" has received harsh criticism from Dame Helen.
Speaking of the US President’s daughter and senior adviser, the actress said: “[Ivanka] talks a good game, but there’s no substance.
“Her book is so ignorant about how the majority of women live, talking about ‘make time for yourself to have a massage’. Puh-lease.”
But the 72-year-old praised First Lady Melania Trump who she claimed could take Donald Trump down.
Dame Helen said: “You look at old Mel there, and she is one of the most powerful women in the world because she could take him down.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - AGC BOR GLASSWORKS
* SAYS H1 REVENUE TO RAS OF RUB 3.8 BILLION VERSUS RUB 3.25 BILLION YEAR AGO
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All 955 gold miners trapped underground for more than a day in South Africa after a power cut were rescued unharmed on Friday, to the joy of waiting relatives.
“Everybody’s out,” mine spokesman James Wellsted told AFP, adding that there were no deaths or serious injuries.
There were “cases of dehydration and high blood pressure but nothing serious”, he said.
The miners were stuck in the Beatrix gold mine, near the central city of Welkom, for around 30 hours after a massive power outage caused by a storm prevented lifts from bringing workers on the night shift to the surface.
After several hours, engineers were able to restore power, allowing the hoist to bring up the miners — who had been trapped since Wednesday evening — in batches.
“It was stressful, there was not enough ventilation,” mineworker Mike Khonto told AFP. “Thankfully our management managed to send us food and water.”
I’ve been told Hamido is the “OG” spot for Arabic food in the area so I was excited when I finally went. I’ve been to my fair share of Arabic restaurants and Hamido doesn’t compare. Dearborn, MI is the mecca for Middle Eastern cuisine, and yet Hamido stands out. It’s casual, small, but not too […]
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Local firefighters strut their stuff tonight for a good cause at the Southern Women's Show at the BJCC. The show starts at 6 p.m.
Sixteen firefighters will take part in the fashion show with all proceeds going to the American Cancer Society. Fourteen firefighters are from Birmingham and two are from Bessemer.
The 2017 Firefighter Calendar is also on sale at the event. The men will start out in "date" and casual wear then change into their bunker gear for the finale.
The Southern Women's Show runs through Sunday. Hours are until 8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. Sunday.
Tickets are $12 at the door with discounted $8 ticket at local Walgreens.
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Carrie Underwood surprised hockey fans on Monday night (April 17) at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena when she walked out onto the ice dressed in her husband’s jersey to sing the National Anthem before the Nashville Predators’ first-round Stanley Cup game against the Chicago Blackhawks.
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Underwood is married to Predators team captain Mike Fisher and her surprise performance had fans cheering as she belted the National Anthem. Watch her performance below:
The singer also shared a photo of herself sporting the team’s “SMASH” hat before posting a video clip of the venue’s reaction to the game-winning final goal, which put the Nashville Predators ahead of the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2.
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“Both Brazil and Argentina were hoping that last Friday’s World Cup draw would put them in Group B. From a logistical point of view, it would have been the best bet; not a great deal of travelling during the group phase, and, for the group winner, an entire knock out campaign restricted to Moscow and Sochi – perfect for teams who aim to be based in Sochi (Brazil) and just outside Moscow (Argentina). …” World Soccer – Tim Vickery
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Housing Minister Yoav Galant said, Monday, that 2016 was a year of planning for his ministry and that 2017 will be a year of increased marketing, followed by a year of massive building.
During a news conference to review the ministry's activities in 2016, Galant said that starting in 2019, people will be moving into homes at twice today's rate.
Best Places To Picnic In Pittsburgh Just because we're in the city doesn't mean we don't have plenty of great picnic spots, including some of the city's best parks, whether you're looking to spend a romantic date with that special someone or do something fun with the kids.
Guide To Pittsburgh's 2017 St. Patrick's Day ParadePittsburgh's St. Patrick's Day parade may be one of the city's biggest parties -- and one of the biggest parades in general for the holiday, ranking as the second largest in the world with 100,000 spectators each year. This year's parade will be held on Saturday, March 11, at 10 a.m. There's plenty of other things to do, too, including Irish Fair in the Square before, during, and after the parade, so you can party all day.
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WELLINGTON, June 14 The time for tinkering with the British and Irish Lions side is over as the tourists head to Rotorua for what many view as an unofficial fourth test against the Maori All Blacks on Saturday.
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The equipment truck for the Boston Red Sox will stop in Rhode Island on its way to Florida for spring training.
The truck plans to stop on Monday at McCoy Stadium, in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. The stadium is home to the Pawtucket Red Sox, the Boston Red Sox Triple-A affiliate.
PawSox fans will welcome the truck for "Truck Day'' around 1 p.m., then send it on its way to Fort Myers, Florida.
The team's mascots and club officials are taking part in the festivities.
The Rhode Island Food Bank will be collecting non-perishable donations. Fans who bring a donation will receive a general admission ticket to opening night at McCoy on April 6.
The truck carries an assortment of baseball equipment and supplies, including more than 20,000 baseballs.
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Marshal Yanda doesn’t know when he’ll return to the field, but he does know it will be in time for the season opener.
The Pro Bowl guard had offseason surgery on his left shoulder, playing through the injury last season.
“I’ll be working out hard every day, and I’ll be ready to go,” Yanda said, via Callie Caplan of the Baltimore Sun. “I can just tell you [that] Week 1, I’ll be out there.”
Yanda missed three games last season after tearing the labrum Oct. 9. He moved to left guard from the right side when he returned. Despite the injury and the change of sides, Yanda still earned a sixth Pro Bowl selection.
“It was definitely one of the toughest things I’ve done,” Yanda said. “I was happy to finish it that way, rather than to go on IR and get the surgery then. It’s nice to be able to go down fighting. And obviously we didn’t get to finish what we wanted to do last year, but I at least wanted to die trying to do it.”
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A woman said in a lawsuit filed in late January that Russell Simmons raped her at his Los Angeles home in 2016, joining five other women who have publicly leveled rape allegations against the music mogul. Simmons, a co-founder of Def Jam Recordings, denied the newest allegations as he did the previous ones.
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If you’ve ever wanted to eat Drake’s face, now’s your chance.
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Snow-covered roadways are making travel difficult in parts of Minnesota.
Southern regions of the state have been hardest hit by a winter storm marching across the Midwest. The State Patrol responded to nearly 400 crashes across the state Sunday. A multi-vehicle pileup temporarily shut down Interstate 694 in Fridley.
More than 9 inches of snow piled up in St. James with 8 inches in Madelia and Wabasso. In the Twin Cities, snowfall amounts totaled 1 to 4 inches. Forecasters say Sunday was the snowiest day in the Twin Cities metro in nearly three months.
GREENFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Hospice of Franklin County held a job fair on Saturday to recruit a number of compassionate people, to provide home care for the men and women who have only a short time to live.
There’s been an increase in the number of older people who prefer to spend their last days at home with family and a hospice caregiver.
Jennifer Moser, a quality coordinator for Hospice of Franklin County spoke with 22News about the care services, “We honor veterans, it’s a collaboration between the VA and the national hospice organization and we do provide specialized care for a veteran. We have a veterans volunteer program.”
As Hospice of Franklin County goes all out to recruit volunteers, they’re looking for people to provide companionship and understanding, to men and women facing the end of their lives.
A tractor-trailer rollover has closed a portion of US-258 in Isle of Wight County Thursday morning, an official said.
The crash is approximately in the 28300 block of Walters Highway in Carrsville, between Windsor and Franklin. The road is closed at Burdette Road, according to Isle of Wight County Sheriff's Office spokesman Lt. T. Potter.The road is expected to be closed for several hours, Potter said.
No one was injured in the crash, according to Potter. The truck was carrying 22,000 pounds of cardboard. The road is expected to be closed for several hours while crews clean up the scene, he said.
The median forecast for Brazil’s consumer price inflation in the next 12 months fell for the fourth week, to 3.91% from 3.96% a week before and 4.04% four weeks ago, according to economists surveyed by the central bank.
For 2017, the median inflation estimate was cut to 2.88%, the third consecutive decline, from 3.03% in the previous week. The 2018 forecast remained stable at 4.02% for the second week in a row.
Brazil’s annual inflation is currently at the bottom of the central bank’s target, which ranges from 2.5% to 6.5% per year. The most recent data showed that in November the annual inflation accelerated to 2.50% from 2.70% in October.
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The state of Wisconsin is giving $33,000 to Prairie du Chien, to convert an old clothing store into an adult day care center.
A Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) grant will be used by the city to open an adult care facility and Cafe Hope, in the former Kozelka's Men's Wear store, just off downtown.
The Crawford County Opportunity Center states the current building could serve about 40 adults who need assistance with daily activities or need a place to be active.
Kozelka's closed in 2015 after 88 years in business.
Warriors guard Nick Young left in the third quarter of the Warriors-Blazers game Tuesday night in what was announced as a concussion.
Young was injured after an inadvertent hit to the head by Jordan Bell in the third quarter. Though he stayed in the game to for a possession after the injury, he would not to return to action.
No real details, said coach Steve Kerr. Our medical staff will check on him tomorrow. Well see where all that goes.
Young will now begin the NBAs concussion protocol tomorrow, making his availability for Thursdays matchup against the Dallas Mavericks uncertain.
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The Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, has formally reopened for operations after six weeks of closure.
The airport was closed to allow for the repair of its only runway.
On Tuesday, an Ethiopian Airlines Airbus A350-900 became the first plane to land at the repaired runway.
The new plane landed at about 12:10 p.m.
PREMIUM TIMES reported the plans by the Ethiopian Airlines to land the new plane in Abuja.
Local Nigerian airlines, including Medview and Air Peace, have indicated their decision to start traveling the Abuja route from Wednesday.
K-pop boy group BIGBANG's member TAEYANG has been captured in military uniform among his fellow soldiers at the military training base.On March 20, a few pictures showing how TAEYANG is doing at the military training base were released online.In the pictures, TAEYANG wears military uniform and puts his arms around the fellow soldiers standing next to him.Judging by his smile, he seems to be doing well at the training base, taking away his fans' worries.Previously on March 12, TAEYANG entered the military training base as an active-duty training soldier.At the training base, he will be getting five weeks of intense training before being stationed to a particular military base.TAEYANG is expected to be discharged from the army in December 2019.(Lee Narin, Credit= Online Community, 'ellekorea' Instagram)(SBS Star)
Humberside Police have warned those involved in protecting a wanted Scunthorpe man that they could face arrest for obstruction, assisting and offender or other offences.
Kyle Ferguson is wanted for possession of an offensive weapon, affray, assault and causing a public nuisance by taking to rooftops.
Chief Inspector Matthew Wright said: “Anyone helping Ferguson will be dealt with. This is not a joke.
"Ferguson is wanted in connection with a series of serious offences and we will arrest him for those offences. Any further delays caused by other individuals assisting him will not be tolerated.
“My message to anyone helping him is, is this worth your own liberty? Are you really prepared to be arrested in order to help him?
“I want to reassure the decent law-abiding citizens, who are the majority of the community, that we will be relentless in the pursuit of anyone evading justice and their accomplices.
"We have officers out in the area continually to ensure you can feel safe in your own community.”
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I loved this game. A lot.
And now…the last round of my gushing praise for Call of Duty – Infinite Warfare. I loved this game. A lot. Particularly the single player campaign.
You may know this already from the gushing I did last week, and the week before that. This is it, I swear. Next week will feature a whole new game and set of screen shots to gush over. Or despise. Who knows, really?
Anything can happen when it comes to what I am playing on my PC, for I am so very fickle, hour to hour. Here, have these screenies
Clearly Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare really blew my socks off. I did not expect to enjoy it as much as I did. And it really did warrant the three sets of screen shots and the accompanying gushing. Pick it up if you haven’t yet!
For next week, I swear, something completely different.
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Super Bowl LII is just about here, so bettors are looking for every trend and nugget possible. SI.com's "The Line" (also seen on SI TV, available on Amazon Prime) has those people covered from every angle.
Sunday's will be the biggest betting day of the year, so wagering expert Todd Fuhurman leaves no stone unturned on this episode.
The Patriots are currently -4 against the Eagles and the over/under sits at 48. The line opened at Patriots -5 1/2. Fuhrman discusses what this means and how it should affect your investment.
Is Tom Brady a lock to win the Super Bowl MVP award? Which player will score the first touchdown? Will Nick Foles thrown an interception? These are just a few of the of the prop bets Fuhrman analyzes.
Make sure you tune in and get all your information before placing your wagers. Good luck.
Have you gotten your flu shot? Health officials are urging the public to protect themselves sooner rather than later. Flu season starts now and can continue through the month of May. While the Broome County Health Department says it's too early to predict how bad the season will be, they say it should always be taken seriously.
"It's not something to trifle with, and that's why we emphasize getting vaccinated," says Dr. Christopher Ryan, Medical Director at the Health Department.
Ryan estimates between 15,000 and 30,000 flu cases turn fatal in the U.S. each year. The virus is especially dangerous in infants and the elderly. Ryan says the best protection is to get vaccinated. No vaccine is 100% effective, but Ryan says this is the best protection available.
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It happened at about 10:11 p.m. on the bridge over Interstate 35 at the intersection of Kansas Street. (KCTV5)
Authorities say a man has died after possibly jumping from a Liberty bridge Sunday night, police say.
The man has been identified as Taylor Anthony Klarlund, 21, of Liberty. His death is under investigation as a possible suicide, no foul play is suspected.
It happened about 10 p.m. on the bridge over Interstate 35 at the intersection of Kansas Street.
All southbound lanes of I-35 were closed as authorities investigated the area. They have since reopened.
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At Edmonton’s Flying Canoe Volant festival this weekend, it may get a little bit cold for people checking out all the beautiful installations. But there’s a place you can go to warm up both your hands and your soul. Hear more about it in the latest edition of Our YEG At Night.
The Clark County coroner’s office identified a man who was killed in October after he was knocked unconscious.
The Clark County Coroner and Medical Examiner office located at 1704 Pinto Lane in Las Vegas on Tuesday, May 23, 2017. Richard Brian Las Vegas Review-Journal @vegasphotograph
The Clark County coroner’s office identified a man who was killed in October after he was knocked unconscious.
Las Vegas resident Wizz Loughrey, 35, was knocked unconscious on Oct. 13 at 1027 Palm St., near Charleston Boulevard and Mojave Road. He was taken to an area hospital and died Oct. 21.
The coroner’s office said Loughrey died of blunt head trauma because of assault; his death was ruled a homicide.
On Nov. 13, Las Vegas police arrested 34-year-old Ronald Howard in the attack. He faces one count of open murder and is being held without bail at the Clark County Detention Center.
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The BJP party's candidate from the Ghatlodia Assembly Constituency for the Gujarat Assembly elections 2017 is Bhupendrabhai Patel.
Ghatlodiya is one of the 182 assembly constituencies of Gujarat. It is located in Amdavad district. This seat came into existence after 2008 delimitation.
The constituency will have 318 polling stations. In 2012 assembly polls, the number of electors for this seat was 319684.
The seat is currently held by the former Gujarat chief minister Anandiben Patel. She had won it against the INC candidate Patel Rameshbhai Prahladbhai (Dudhwala) in 2012.
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A Florida day care owner was sentenced to life in prison after being convicted of murder in the death of a toddler in 2014.
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SACRAMENTO (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the California Lottery's "Daily Derby" game were:
1st:4 Big Ben-2nd:1 Gold Rush-3rd:5 California Classic, Race Time: 1:41.43
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- Former WWE RAW guest star Dule Hill is backstage for tonight's RAW in Columbus, as seen in this Fallout video. Hill stars in WWE Studios' "Sleight," which hits theaters on Friday, April 28th.
- "Born for Greatness" by Papa Roach has been announced as the official theme song for the April 30th WWE Payback pay-per-view from the SAP Center in San Jose, California.
- Below is a promo for this week's WWE NXT episode, which will feature Tye Dillinger vs. Eric Young in a steel cage match. This will be the final NXT match for Tye, who recently joined the SmackDown roster.
The #Perfect10 @WWEDillinger looks to settle the score AND eliminate the numbers game with @TheEricYoung inside a STEEL CAGE on #WWENXT! pic.twitter.com/TWb3L6oQSb — WWE (@WWE) April 18, 2017
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AN online petition has been launched in a bid to stop traffic lights being installed on The Coast Road at Skennars Head.
Gary Patterson has begun the change.org petition in reaction to a proposal by the developers of land owned by Dr Stewart to install traffic lights on The Coast Road, near the Sharpes Beach car park.
"The preferred solution is to install a roundabout but the developers do not want the expense of installing a pedestrian underpass," Mr Patterson wrote.
He wrote the traffic lights would be "an eyesore".
He also cited an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety study which claims roundabouts "reduce injury crashes by 75% at intersections where stop signs or signals were previously used for traffic control".
He also writes the traffic lights would entice motorists to speed up along The Coast Rd when the traffic lights are green, rather than slowing traffic down.
And he also cites the ongoing maintenance of the lights as a cost to ratepayers.
As of Monday, the petition had attracted 372 supporters.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal health officials are cracking down on underage use of a popular e-cigarette brand following months of complaints from parents, politicians and school administrators.
The Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday it has issued warnings to 40 retail and online stores as part of a nationwide operation against illegal sales of Juul (JOO'-uhl) to children.
Like other e-cigarettes, Juul is an electronic device that vaporizes liquid nicotine into an inhalable vapor.
Thanks in part to its resemblance to a small computer flash drive, Juul has become popular with some teenagers as a discrete way to vape at school and in public.
As part of the FDA initiative, regulators are asking Juul Labs to turn over documents about the design and marketing of its devices.
The San Francisco-based company says it monitors retailers to ensure they are following the law.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – As security concerns grow after the mass shooting in Las Vegas last weekend, local events are taking charge when it comes to safety precautions.
Organizers of this year’s Oktoberfest in Nashville have made sure to protect against any possible danger.
“We work really hard in the background to make sure it’s a secure event,” said event director Michael King. “It’s not 100 percent, but if something happens, we are trained to handle the situation and minimize it as much as possible.”
Event organizers said this year’s Oktoberfest will have more officers, as well as water barricades that can stop an 18-wheeler and automatic gates in the event of a problem.
Attendees can enjoy food, music, shopping, beer and the Dachshund Derby at the annual event.
As many as 300,000 people are expected to attend this year’s event.
Oktoberfest continues through 8 p.m. Sunday. Click here for more information.
Google on Monday said it canceled the website-hosting registration for the neo-Nazi website Daily Stormer, hours after GoDaddy Inc. told the site it needed to find a new host.
Google, a unit of Alphabet Inc., said it canceled the Daily Stormer’s registration because the site violated its policies against inciting violence. A spokesman declined to specify what content on the site violated the policy.
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Facebook has announced plans to expand its data center being built near the Omaha suburb of Papillion.
The company said in a news release Monday that the six buildings and their administration areas will cover more than 2.6 million square feet.
They'll sit on 290 acres (117 hectares) at a Nebraska Highway 50 intersection just north of Springfield, west of Papillion.
Facebook had said a year ago in announcing construction plans that expansion was likely.
Spokeswoman Ann Appleseth said Monday that she couldn't share how many data center workers there will be once the expansion is finished in 2023. But she provided a comparison: The three data center buildings online in Altoona, Iowa, have more than 200 employees total.
A new contemporary art gallery from John Sobczak and Tina Schinabeck is opening in Walker’s Point next Friday, June 16 at 900 S. 5th St. Suite 102.
The Alice Wilds, named after a 1892 Lake Michigan shipwreck, will launch with Prologue , a selection of works by artists: Tara Bogart, Tyanna Buie, Santiago Cucullu, Luis Rafael Gálvez, Grant Gill, Sean Heiser, Jon Horvath, Jessica Meuninck-Ganger, Keith Nelson, David Niec, Kyle Seis, Shane Walsh and Tom Zust.
The gallery opening begins Friday, June 16 at 5 p.m. Prologue runs until July 15 and will be open from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. on Thursdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Saturday and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on Sundays.
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Train services between Atherstone and Nuneaton are now back on track as wire damage has been reported.
Bosses at London Northwestern Railway have confirmed that services have been restored following the overhead wire damage earlier this morning.
There were major delays at Nuneaton Railway Station as a result of the damage, which affected services to and from London Euston.
It also meant that train services between Nuneaton and Atherstone had to be cancelled, with other forms of transport put on for commuters.
But now all trains are back on track and making their scheduled calls according to Northwestern Railway as engineers have fixed the damage.
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Adding more beds alone won’t solve a mental-health crisis, experts say. A new report outlines 10 recommendations to deal with the problem. Far too often, people fall through the cracks of a system that is fragmented, the report says. Rick Nease TNS
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BLACKSBURG (AP/WSLS 10) – The latest top 25 Associated Press Men’s basketball rankings are out. The only new member to the AP’s Top 25 is Virginia Tech, which beat Duke 89-75. The Hokies (12-1) jump in at No. 21, their first ranking since the opening week of the 2010-11 season.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Pop star Madonna has lost her battle to prevent an auction of her personal items, including a love letter from her ex-boyfriend, the late rapper Tupac Shakur, a pair of worn panties and a hairbrush containing her hair.
Last year, a judge ordered Gotta Have It! Collectibles to pull the items from its impending rock 'n' roll-themed auction after the Material Girl sought an emergency court order.
In a decision revealed Monday, the judge dismissed the case on grounds the statute of limitations to recover the items had passed.
The auction house told The New York Times it had done due diligence on the items and was confident Madonna had no claim.
The company says the auction will be in July.
Starting bid for the Tupac letter is $100,000.
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CHESTER COUNTY, Pa. (CBS) – Police are expected to provide more information on a police pursuit that ended early Wednesday morning in Chester County.
Eyewitness News cameras were at the end of the chase at Paoli Pike and Prospect Avenue in West Goshen.
Police at the scene tell CBS3 the pursuit began after a driver gave police false information during a traffic stop.
The vehicle involved appears to be a delivery car for a Chinese restaurant.
There were no reported injuries.
Jordan (neck) is expected to practice for the Seahawks on Wednesday, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.
Jordan was inactive for Sunday's loss to the Jaguars and has not seen game action since Week 11. The 27-year-old's status for Week 15 is likely to come down to Thursday and Friday's practice sessions.
April 3 Cadence Bancorporation
* Cadence Bancorporation says offering 7.5 million shares of class A common stock in IPO
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Taxi driver in North Carolina found shot to death near cab
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — A taxi driver has been found shot to death in North Carolina near his cab.
News outlets reported that Winston-Salem police were called around 10 p.m. Monday and found 48-year-old Curtis Lee McCollum on the ground near the vehicle.
McCollum was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators say he had been shot more than once.
No arrests have been reported.
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) - A prosecutor's report has found that officers from the U.S. Capitol Police and Alexandria, Virginia, police department fired more than 40 rounds to subdue and eventually kill the man who shot and wounded Congressman Steve Scalise and others on a northern Virginia ballfield.
The report released Friday by Alexandria Commonwealth's Attorney Bryan Porter concluded that officers were justified in using lethal force to confront 66-year-old James Hodgkinson, who wounded Scalise and four others in June during a practice for a charity baseball game.
The report states that an Alexandria officer and a Capitol Police officer each fired shots that struck Hodgkinson. The report credits the officers for pinning Hodgkinson down and placing him in custody within 10 minutes of the initial shots.
Hodgkinson later died from his injuries.
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Last week, the Broward County Sheriff's Office in Florida released ten 911 calls from the school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas on February 14.This week 12 more emergency calls were released. In them you hear more terrified students and one teacher, trapped inside classrooms.In a previously released 911 call from the incident, a frantic mother reports her son told her a shooting has happened at school.
A man charged with the murder of a Winnebago, Nebraska man has pleaded not guilty.
29-year-old Daniel Levering is charged with first-degree murder in the death of 36-year old Vincent Walker.
An October 17 trial is set in Woodbury County Court.
According to court documents, on July 23rd Levering, and two other people, approached Walker in front of a home at 506 22nd Street.
Officials say Levering stabbed Walker four times, once in the chest and three times in the back.
A second individual was striking Walker with a baseball bat during the stabbing.
Walker was taken to Mercy Medical Center where he later died.
College of The Albemarle President Robert Wynegar started his tenure as president Monday by doing something he has said will be characteristic of his administrative style getting to know people. Wynegar, who comes to COA from Western Nevada College where he was vice president of student and academic affairs, told audiences in campus visits during the presidential search process that he likes to know his team members so well that he can name their favorite flavor of ice cream.
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Grade 11 St. Charles College students studying in the Introduction to Canadian Law class visited the courts recently.
The students in Dan Boisvert’s class were performing their mock trial in Superior Court.
Boisvert said, “The hands-on learning always serves as a good lesson for students who are interested in studying law or pursuing law in the future.”
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French President, Emmanuel Macron has made good his promise to visit the new Afrikan Shrine in Lagos.
Last night, he was received by late Fela Anikulapo Kuti's first son, Femi Kuti in company of Lagos State governor, Akinwunmi Ambode.
In the words of the French President, 'I mean Fela, Femi, Seun Kuti are obviously very famous in France and Europe, I mean they are big successes but the Shrine is a cultural hub, an iconic hub and it is very important for me first on a personal level, and that is why I want 2 say with a lot of humility that I recognize the importance of this place, I recognize the place of culture in this current environment.”
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PLEASANT HOPE, Mo. — An employee has been seriously injured in an explosion at a pyrotechnics plant in southwest Missouri.
KSPR-TV reports that a fire subsequently broke out Tuesday at the AM Pyrotechnics plant in Pleasant Hope, which supplies big fireworks shows.
Fire Protection District Fire Chief Jake Agee says there was a report of a loud explosion and by the time firefighters arrived, more explosions had taken place.
Firefighters said most of the workers left the building before the fire, but one person remained inside.
Agee says the woman was removed from the building with serious injuries and flown to a hospital.
Agee says several fire departments responded to the blaze and that the cause of the explosion is under investigation.
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Information sessions are planned for Algoma University's new pathway to Laurentian University's engineering program.
Students can do their first year at Algoma starting in September before continuing their studies in mechanical, chemical or mining engineering at Laurentian's Bharti School of Engineering.
Steelmaker Algoma is offering four, one-year co-op placements for students in their third year of study in the engineering program.
Employers can attend a session Dec. 19 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at Algoma University's Shingwauk Hall.
DUBAI (Reuters) - Kuwait replaced its oil and finance ministers in a cabinet reshuffle on Monday, state news agency KUNA reported.
Bakhit al-Rashidi was appointed the new oil minister of the OPEC member state and Nayef Falah al-Hajraf was named the new finance minister, KUNA said citing a royal decree.
Sheikh Nasser Sabah Al-Ahmad, son of the ruling Emir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, was appointed the new minister of defence.
The previous cabinet resigned on Oct. 30 when its information minister was questioned by parliament and faced a no-confidence vote over violations of budgetary and legislative rules. Mohammed Nasser Al-Jabri was named the new minister.
The major oil producer has the oldest legislature among the Gulf Arab states and experiences frequent cabinet reshuffles. The previous government was formed in February.
An inter-faith group of residents living in Bahrain who are visiting Israel has issued a statement saying it doesn’t represent the government in Manama or any of the kingdom’s authorities.
Their visit has stirred uproar on social media over the timing of their trip following the Trump administration’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital last week.
The group said in a statement carried by the state-run Bahrain News Agency on Sunday that it “does not represent any official entity” from Bahrain.
The group, which also has Americans and British nationals, includes Buddhists, Christians, Hindus, Jews and Muslims.
The group’s members have said they are traveling on their own initiative.
Many Bahrainis and others on Twitter criticized the visit in the wake of President Donald Trump’s move on Jerusalem.
RENSSELAER, N.Y. (NEWS10) — A body was recovered from the Hudson River Saturday morning, by Rensselaer Police working with the NYS Police Aviation Unit.
Rensselaer Police Detective Scott Earing said a female body was found around 9:30 a.m. Saturday in the water of the Hudson River in the wooded area south of the intersection of Tracy Street and Forbes Avenue.
The body identified is that of Brianna Beebe, 26 years of age. She was reported missing yesterday (March 9th) to the Rensselaer Police.
Her body was taken to Albany Medical Center for an autopsy. The investigation is ongoing regarding the cause of death.
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EDMONTON - The University of Alberta is standing by its decision to give David Suzuki an honorary degree despite growing criticism.
Earlier this month, the university announced that the longtime environmentalist will be one of 13 people to receive the honour later this spring.
That led to criticism from some professors, donors and alumni -- including some in the oil and gas industry -- who said they would withdraw donations and partnerships.
University president David Turpin has issued a statement saying the school won't change its mind.
He says withdrawing Suzuki's honorary degree might seem like an easy solution to the controversy.
But Turpin says the university's reputation is founded on the principles of freedom of inquiry, academic integrity and independence.
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ST. LOUIS, MO — Home is where the heart is. For millions of Americans that means traveling to see family and friends during the holiday season. As most of us are aware the "T" Word can mean lots of trouble.
Giuliana Rancic joins us from Chicago. She is an E! News anchor, red carpet and fashion authority. She shares the latest holiday travel trends.
WASHINGTON It is not realistic to take further steps towards European Union integration at this point and after Britain's vote to leave the bloc its remaining members must be ready to form 'coalitions of the willing', German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble said.
"Given the current situation, it is not realistic to think that we can take further steps towards deepening European integration at the moment," he said on Thursday on the sidelines of International Monetary Fund meetings in Washington.
"We need to respond to urgent questions in a way that is visibly European, and we need to find European solutions to acute problems," he added, "We need flexible speeds, variable groupings of countries, 'coalitions of the willing', whatever you want to call it in a particular situation."
(Reporting by Gernot Heller; Writing by Paul Carrel; Editing by Madeline Chambers)
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LAHORE: The Punjab government on Wednesday gave additional charge of the post of Director General Public Relations to Nabila Ghazanfer.
In this regard a notification was issued. Nabila is grade 19 officer of the DGPR department. Before this, she was serving as Director Administration and Director Coordination in the head office. Nabila has also performed duties as DPR to Inspector General Police Punjab for seven years. During this posting, she had worked with eight Inspector General of Police consecutively.
It is worth mentioning that Nabila was the first woman who had ever been appointed as Director Administration. Before this posting, she also worked as Director Electronic Media, Deputy Controller state TV and Liaison Officer Karachi.
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BEIRUT (AP) - Lebanese police officials say an operative with Lebanon's militant Hezbollah group was killed when a bomb he was holding went off in his home in the country's south.
The officials say it isn't clear what the operative, identified as Bilal Hassan, was doing with the bomb and now it got onto his home.
Initial reports were conflicting. Lebanon's private Al-Jadeed TV says Hassan was actually holding a grenade cartridge for a rocket-propelled-grenade launcher.
The state-run National News Agency said a "strange object" exploded in his house on the edge of the southern port-city of Sidon.
The officials spoke on condition of anonymity in line with regulations.
They said Hezbollah members inspected Hassan's house after the blast and were later followed by policemen who opened an investigation in the case.
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St Johns County Fire Rescue reported to Historic City News this afternoon that they have contained a residential structure fire in the 3500 block of Lone Wolf Trail.
Firefighters initially responded the residence in Prairie Creek to extinguish a garage fire; but, by the time they arrived, they found the single story home heavily involved in fire.
“Crews on the scene were informed that one occupant had been evacuated safely from the residence after being alerted to the fire by a bystander,” a Fire Rescue spokesman reported.
Multiple crews responded and controlled the fire in approximately 90-minutes. Firefighters were able to protect adjacent structures, but the primary home sustained significant damage.
There have been no injuries reported at this time.
The source and cause of the fire is under investigation by St Johns County Fire Rescue personnel and the Office of the State Fire Marshal.
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The pressure continues to mount on Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley.
They were dumped out of the EA Sports Cup by First Division side Longford tonight.
Daniel O'Reilly struck late-on to give Neale Fenn's side a 1-0 win at Tallaght Stadium and progress to a quarter-final with Cobh Ramblers.
Meanwhile, a Jamie Doyle hat-trick helped Shelbourne thrash Drogheda United 7-2 at Tolka Park.
Shels will now play Derry City in the quarter-finals.
In the other quarter-finals, Sligo Rovers welcome Waterford and Dundalk take on Bohemians.
The quarter-finals are scheduled to take place on May 7 and 8.
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London and the surrounding area will keep on booming as Britain’s richest corners pull further ahead of the rest of the country in coming years.
More jobs will be created in London than in other regions between now and 2020, and gross value added – a measure of economic growth – will accelerate in the capital even as it slows elsewhere, according to forecasts from EY.
London’s GVA will grow by an average of 2.2pc per year, ahead of the UK average of 1.8pc.
Several other regions are slowing down with growth in the North East set to drop below 1pc per year and the North West from more than 2pc to 1.5pc. Some cities such as Manchester are rare examples of those which may grow a touch faster than London, though their wider regions are slower.
“The UK has made little progress on regional rebalancing over the past three years, and we expect more of the same over the next three years,” said EY’s chief economist Mark Gregory.
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — A Chinese company building a key rail link in Malaysia says it has been told to suspend work pending negotiations. It urged the new government elected two months ago to honour the contract.
The suspension Wednesday came a day after the government called for a sharp reduction in cost for the 688 kilometre (430 miles) East Coast Rail Link.
Officials say the project’s actual cost is 81 billion ringgit ($20 billion), nearly 50 per cent more than estimated by the previous government.
China Communication said Wednesday the suspension could add to costs, losses and damages. It called for a “win-win situation” in negotiations and urged the government to “honour and respect” the deal.
The project is part of China’s regional “Belt and Road” infrastructure initiative.
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BOSTON (AP) — The financial services firm behind Wall Street's "Fearless Girl" statue has agreed to pay $5 million to settle federal allegations that it paid female executives less than their male counterparts.
The agreement follows a U.S. Department of Labor probe into Boston-based State Street Corporation.
Investigators say their analysis concluded that State Street had paid female executives less in base pay, bonus pay and total compensation than similarly situated males in the same positions.
A spokeswoman for the company said Thursday that State Street disagrees with the analysis but opted to bring the six-year-old matter to a resolution and move forward.
In a statement the company says it's "committed to equal pay practices and evaluates on an ongoing basis our internal processes to be sure our compensation, hiring and promotions programs are nondiscriminatory."
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As a measure of good neighbourly existence, the management and staff of Kaieteur News extended birthday wishes to Mr. Toolsie Persaud. He was 90. Everything was well until the newspaper published the photograph of the now dead David Persaud in place of Toolsie Persuad’s.
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Edmond's CityLink public transportation service is expecting the delivery of two new buses and two new minivans today.
According to NewsOK, the city will receive the new 22-passenger buses and minivans to be used for paratransit service to help people with disabilities, accommodating two wheelchairs and three people.
A spokesperson for Edmond Public Transit says the new buses are expected to cut maintenance costs in half.
The new buses should be in service by the end of August or early September.
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IN choosing this moment to heighten trade tensions with Europe, US President Donald Trump is ignoring major economic and political upheaval in Rome. Trouble in Italy, the euro area's third-largest economy, has the potential to trigger a global economic disaster on the scale of
Mississippi businesses say in an unscientific survey that the top item on their wish list is a well-educated workforce.
Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann’s office sent questionnaires to almost 100,000 businesses that are registered in Mississippi. He says Tuesday that more than 5,300 of them responded, and most of the answers came from businesses with fewer than 50 employees.
Many of those answering the survey say that a strong work ethic, honesty and strong communications skills are the top traits they want in their workers.
Hosemann says state and local tax incentives rated relatively low on the list of priorities from businesses that responded.
He says more than 400 businesses requested information about how they can work with elementary and secondary schools, community colleges and universities.
The start of July heralds mounds of strawberries and cream, and plenty of fizz.
But this year, the tennis season also brings with it fresh-fruit ice lollies, a summery pale ale evoking Wimbledon’s classic berry dessert, and a sweet strawberry syrup destined for G&Ts.
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Federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh has condemned Canada's worst terrorist attack, bringing an end to some lingering controversies. Singh had previously stopped short of denouncing Talwinder Singh Parmar, the man widely recognized as the mastermind of the Air India bombing. That changed after video surfaced of Singh participating in Sikh separatist rallies. The NDP leader also condemned the practice of using posters to memorialize Parmar as a Sikh martyr
Your first three picks in an 8-team league define your draft and your team. Aside from taking productive players, each pick is critical because the player pool is ever shrinking. You could build entirely different teams based on what positions you take and in what order. Respecting how drafts typically raid positions places you in a better position to build an optimal team.
To follow are sample three-round drafts for 8-team leagues. They use either standard performance scoring, performance plus a point per reception or “QB Heavy” leagues where you can start two of them. Those three formats cover all but a few “esoteric scoring” leagues. They are all serpentine with reverse order of drafting every other round (1-12,12-1,1-12, etc.)
Gay posted four points (2-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt), three rebounds and one assist across 18 minutes in Friday's 113-93 preseason win over the Kings.
After sitting out the opener last Monday, Gay made his Spurs debut against one of his old squads. As expected, the veteran saw a modest minutes load, with head coach Gregg Popovich likely to progressively add to his playing time as the exhibition slate unfolds. Gay should serve as an excellent source of scoring and rebounds on the second unit while backing up both forward spots in the coming season.
Automated malware protection vendor Strongarm has launched a partner program to help grow its channel from accounting for 50 percent of business today to 90 percent a year from now. The Wakefield, Mass.-based company said it hopes to grow its existing base of a dozen solution providers by, on average, one partner per week through its new program, according to Joel Silberman, senior vice president of business development and strategy.
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April 28 Oppenheimer Holdings Inc
* Oppenheimer holdings inc. Reports first quarter 2017 earnings and announces quarterly dividend
* Q1 loss per share $0.36
* Q1 revenue $213.3 million versus $215 million
* Says aum increased 8.9% to $25.8 billion at march 31, 2017 compared with $23.7 billion at march 31, 2016 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Millions of people’s pensions are invested in default funds that have delivered significantly worse performances than their peers and lagged the returns of the wider market, according to a new report.
One of the largest schemes, NOW: Pensions, which has 1.6 million active members, has barely kept pace with inflation over the past three years.
The report, produced by specialist publisher Corporate Adviser Intelligence, looked at the default funds of “master trusts”. These are pension schemes used by multiple employers, to pool their assets together in the hope of benefiting from cost benefits associated with scale.
In many cases, the vast majority of members remain in the default fund. How these...
KANSAS CITY, KS (AP) — A 70-year-old man who said he robbed a Kansas City, Kansas, bank so he could get away from his wife blamed his actions on depression.
A federal judge on Tuesday sentenced Lawrence John Ripple to probation.
Ripple went to the Bank of Labor — a block from police headquarters — last September. He gave a note to a teller saying he had a gun and was demanding money. After he was given it, Ripple waited for police.
Court records indicate Ripple wrote the robbery note in front of his wife and told her he would rather be in jail than at home.
The Kansas City Star reports Ripple told the judge Tuesday that heart surgery left him depressed and unlike himself before he robbed the bank.
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HDFC Mutual Fund has picked up 1 per cent stake in Vardhman Textiles for over Rs 71 crore through an open market transaction.
The fund house bought 5.73 lakh shares, amounting to 0.99 per cent stake in the textile firm, according to the bulk deal data available with the BSE.
The shares were purchased at a price of Rs 1,245 apiece, valuing the transaction at Rs 71.34 crore, the data showed.
The seller of the shares could not be ascertained immediately.
Bulk deal data available with the NSE also showed that ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund bought 27.50 lakh Tata Motors DVR (differential voting rights) shares for Rs 47.02 crore.
The foreign ministers of Algeria and France on Tuesday urged Libya's rival armed factions to seek a political solution in the North African country to help stem the spread of militant groups there and potential spillover across its borders. Algeria has joined with North African neighbor Tunisia to seek support for an inclusive dialogue in Libya, where competing governments and armed supporters have struggled for control since a 2011 civil war ousted veteran leader Muammar Gaddafi.
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* ARES MANAGEMENT AND REDEVCO’S IBERIAN JOINT VENTURE ACQUIRES MAJORITY STAKE IN PARQUE CORREDOR SHOPPING CENTER IN MADRID FOR €140 MILLION Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
One lane of the B2259 Upper Bognor Road has been closed westbound following a road traffic collision, according to traffic reports.
Reports suggest the collision has occurred close to the Butlin’s resort in Bognor.
Lane one of two has been blocked on the approach to the roundabout, according to reports.
Slow traffic has been reported in the surrounding roads.
Police are on scene.
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One of Birmingham's most well-known hotels has appointed a new general manager.
Barry Sherwin has taken over the reins at Hotel du Vin in Church Street, replacing long-serving manager Tony Elvin who has left to run Touchwood shopping centre in Solihull.
Mr Sherwin has 25 years of management experience in the hospitality industry, including stints running operations for restaurant brand Gusto and as managing director of hospitality management consultancy Thomas Crown Affairs.
He said: "I am looking forward to taking the baton from my good friend Tony Elvin who has done a fantastic job over the last five and a half years.
"I'll bring my experience of fast, quality guest service from Gusto and further enhance the great experience at Hotel du Vin.
"It's always been my favourite bar and restaurant in town, now I'm looking to speed up the service to those who want it."
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KINSTON, N.C. (WNCT) – The city of Kinston is preparing for phase two of the Queen St. project, which has been progressing over the past few months through downtown Kinston.
Kinston Assistant Public Services Director Steve Miller said the city awarded the project to T.A. Loving for $1.9 million. The second phase of the project will mainly entail replacing old, failing, sewer pipes with new ones.
Miller said those pipes are more than 100 years old and are leaking, ultimately costing the city money.
“If you have high ground water, like all the rain we’ve had lately, ground water tables will come up, if you have cracks then that water will enter the pipe and it will be sent to your treatment plant, so you’ll treat more water than you really need to,” he said.
The second phase of the project will require lanes to be closed, and detours will be posted as needed.
The project still needs state approval. If granted, Miller said they hope to have the project started in September, and complete in April or May 2018.
Louisiana is helping Florida process its thousands of unemployment claims related to Hurricane Irma.
The Louisiana Workforce Commission, the state’s labor department, said Thursday that it reached out to Florida to offer the assistance.
Louisiana had to cope with an influx of disaster unemployment claims after Louisiana’s flooding last year and after hurricanes in previous years.
Agency Secretary Ava Dejoie (DAY’-zwah) said in a statement: “Colleagues from around the country have come to Louisiana’s aid during numerous disasters. We are simply doing what we can.”
The workforce commission says it is prepared to help Florida process the unemployment claims for at least 30 days.
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HOUSTON — Carlos Correa homered, doubled and drove in four runs, Jose Altuve got two more hits and the Houston Astros hammered the Boston Red Sox 8-2 Friday to take a commanding 2-0 lead in the AL Division Series.
George Springer also homered to help Dallas Keuchel coast in Houston’s second straight romp by the exact same score.
The Astros will go for a sweep in the best-of-five matchup Sunday at Fenway Park.
A day after Altuve hit three home runs in the playoff opener, he got things going with a two-out single in the first inning off Drew Pomeranz. Correa, who went 0 for 4 on Thursday, made it 2-0 when he launched a towering shot onto the train tracks atop left field.
Keuchel pitched into the sixth, allowing one run and three hits while striking out seven.
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March 30Shandong New Beiyang Information Technology Co Ltd :
* Sees Q1 FY 2017 net profit to increase by 90 percent to 140 percent, or to be 60.0 million yuan to 75.8 million yuan
* Says Q1 FY 2016 net profit was 31.6 million yuan
* The reasons for the forecast are increased sales of financial industry products and increased refund amount of software products
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13 Reasons Why has become one of Netflix's most successful series, catapulting its stars into the Hollywood spotlight.
Now that the second season of the show has premiered, we wanted to learn more about the actors on the series. So we did a deep dive into all of the cast members' love lives, and now we're letting you know all the romance details.
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TORONTO May 3 Canada's main stock index finished lower on Wednesday, as mining companies, weighed down by weaker metal prices, led broad declines.
The Toronto Stock Exchange's S&P/TSX composite index closed down 76.51 points, or 0.49 percent, at 15,543.14, with all 10 of the index's main sectors in the red. (Reporting by Solarina Ho; Editing by Sandra Maler)
Prosecutors yesterday launched a criminal inquiry against Berna Laçin, an actress who sparked outrage in social media with an anti-Islamic tweet. The chief prosecutor's office in Istanbul said the actress is being investigated on charges of an "insult to the religious values of people."
"If the death sentence were a solution, Medine wouldn't break record in rapes," Laçin wrote in a July 3 tweet, using the Turkish name for the Saudi city of Medina, a sacred city for Muslims.
She was commenting on a debate for the introduction of the death sentence for pedophiles.
The tweet drew the public ire while some social media users called for a boycott of American multinational corporation Procter and Gamble as Laçin stars in ads for the company's cleaning products.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A team of lawmakers is working to create legislation to stop all the crimes New Mexico is seeing.
It’s made up of two Democrats and two Republicans. Rep. Antonio “Mo” Maestas says they will be studying the way other states have reformed their criminal justice systems.
They say number one is taking a hard look at funding, everything from police to the courts. He says it will make the process from arrest to trial quicker, and better track repeat offenders.
“We’ll be looking at when people get out of prison — 95 percent of people get out of prison, and what do we do with them, how do we get them back on their feet,” he said.
Rep. Maestas says they also will be looking at the length of sentences.
The theft of a generator from a home is being investigated by Union City police.
Reports said officers were called to 1211 Etheridge Lane, where John and Mary Miles discovered the Honda generator taken from a carport.
The report said the generator was taken between 12:00 and 2:00 in the afternoon last Thursday.
The value of the theft was listed at $2,000.
The 77-year-old bus driver charged with two counts of death by auto in a Route 80 crash with a dump truck has been released from jail pending his trial.
A national animal-rights group says a New Jersey rodeo treated a fatally injured horse with cruelty.
Never before has a bigger share of New Jersey residents expressed a negative view of their state.
The club where the "Jersey Shore" cast used to party is under the microscope and could close, if the borough administrator has his way.
Mini motorcycle and go-kart maker Monster Moto made a big bet on U.S. manufacturing by moving assembly to this Louisiana town in 2016 from China. But it will be a long ride before it can stamp its products "Made in USA."
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Grant suffered an ankle injury in Sunday's 30-13 loss to the Chargers.
Grant played 30 of 50 snaps in Sunday's game and never officially exited with an injury, but head coach Jay Gruden indicated he is currently considered day-to-day. The 26-year-old's status for Week 15 should become clearer when the Redskins resume practice Wednesday.
Police are investigating a series of fraud offences after wallets were stolen from Raymond Terrace.
It’s believed the three wallets and phones were stolen from an oval on Newline Road between 6pm and 7pm last Thursday, before they were used at banks in Raymond Terrace and Newcastle.
Officers are now looking to speak with a man as part of their investigation.
He’s described as being of Caucasian appearance, in his 40s or 50s with a stocky build and grey hair.
It’s thought the man was driving a new model Holden Commodore.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
NEW YORK — A New York City taxi driver who appeared to be resting was actually dead in his parked vehicle for about 18 hours.
The New York Times says 59-year-old Mehari Bokrezion (bahk-REH'-zee-uhn) died of cardiovascular disease around lunchtime on Aug. 8. He had pulled over in an area of Manhattan where drivers are allowed to rest for an hour. He wasn't found until the next morning.
When the driver failed to go home, his worried wife and brother traced his GPS device with help from his garage. At around the same time a passer-by noticed the driver hadn't moved and called 911.
The SoHo neighbourhood where the driver was found bustles with foot traffic, but only one person sought help.
Other taxi drivers came and went without realizing something was wrong.
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If you owned a Playstation 3 after it was unveiled nearly 12 years ago, you could be owed $65.
PCMag.com reports that the original PS3 console – or the ‘phat’ PS3 – was heavy and bulky and had the ability to install an alternative operating system. When a smaller model was released, that operating system functionality was removed due to security concerns.
A class action lawsuit was then filed until a settlement was reached in 2016. That settlement allows owners of the larger PS3 console to claim $65.
Those claims must be filed by April 15. Those who plan to file a claim must have purchased the console from an “authorized retailer” and include their PSN username and PS3 serial number.
The offer is limited to 20GB, 40GB, 60GB and 80GB models.
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British Prime Minister Theresa May has postponed a trip to China that had been provisionally planned for November due to a timetable clash with U.S. President Donald Trump who would have been there at the same time, Sky News reported on Friday.
LONDON: British Prime Minister Theresa May has postponed a trip to China that had been provisionally planned for November due to a timetable clash with U.S. President Donald Trump who would have been there at the same time, Sky News reported on Friday.
Sky cited a source from May's office who said the trip had never been finally confirmed or publicly announced.
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HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf is trying to make the case for one of the biggest increases in his new budget plan, nearly 40 percent more for early childhood education programs.
Wolf sat on the carpet with more than a dozen children visiting his office Tuesday from a Harrisburg-area learning center that’s accredited through Pennsylvania’s pre-kindergarten program. Wolf said such programs pay huge dividends for children later in school and life.
Wolf’s office said the extra $75 million he’s seeking would allow more than 8,400 3- and 4-year-olds to enroll in high-quality pre-kindergarten programs that are subsidized for lower-income families.
Qualifying programs must meet guidelines for curriculum, teacher training, nutrition and class size, among other things.
About one-fifth of the estimated 300,000 3- and 4-year-olds in Pennsylvania are in a subsidized pre-kindergarten program.
INDIANAPOLIS (AP)  President Donald Trump's pick to oversee Medicare and Medicaid consulted Vice President Mike Pence on health care issues while he was Indiana's governor.
It's a post Seema Verma maintained amid a web of business arrangements  including one that ethics experts say conflicted with her public duties.
Records show Verma and her small Indianapolis-based firm, SVC Inc., have collected more than $6.6 million in consulting fees from the state of Indiana since 2011. At the same time, she also received more than $1 million through a contract with Hewlett Packard, one of Indiana's largest technology vendors, which held a financial stake in the health care policies Verma helped shape.
Verma has agreed to sell SVC Inc. to a Michigan company within 90 days of her confirmation.
Can you imagine plugging your new car into a super-fast electric charger, on the street, wired-up to the nearest street light for power?
Or how about plugging it in at car park while doing your grocery shopping or going out dinner?
Last week BP committed to adding superfast chargers across its string of service stations in the UK enabling motorists to charge up their vehicles to near full capacity within an hour.
A car burst into flames after crashing into a tree outside a Devon tourist information centre.
Two fire crews were called to the car park of Postbridge TIC in Dartmoor yesterday at around 11.40pm.
Upon arrival crews found the car was well alight. They used a hosereel and fognail equipment, as well as rescue cutting tools, to put out the fire.
The most popular emojis among US English speakers has been revealed by tech giant Apple.
The list, which was revealed in a privacy document from Apple, shows the top 10 emojis for US English speakers.
The crying with laughter emoji
The ‘crying with laughter emoji’ has been named as the most used.
Yet despite hundreds of new emojis being brought to iPhones and iPads earlier this year after the iOS 11.1 update, Apple has revealed some very classic emojis remain the most popular - with everything from love hearts to skulls making the cut.
In second place was the red love heart emoji and in third place, the crying emoji.
The emoji with love heart eyes and the emoji that blows a red love heart kiss were also in the most used list, followed by the rolling eyes and skull emojis.
Music: it transcends barriers and speaks a language that all people can appreciate. Whether it’s rock and roll, hip hop, or classical, music connects individuals of all ages and walks of life like nothing else. Music also has the ability to enrich lives and ultimately, change lives for the better. For the last 37 years, The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra (VSO) has harnessed that power and used concerts, education programs, Musicians in the Schools, and the Young Artists Competition to generate enthusiasm for music in young people around Clark County.
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HAMILTON, Ohio (AP)  An Ohio teenager who pleaded guilty to fatally shooting her father has been sentenced to juvenile prison until she's 21.
The 15-year-old was sentenced on Monday in Butler County Juvenile Court. She pleaded guilty last month to a murder charge. She originally was charged with aggravated murder.
Authorities say the teen loaded a handgun and shot her 71-year-old father in the face in February 2017 at the family's home in Hamilton, roughly 30 miles (48 kilometers) north of Cincinnati. Authorities say she told 911 dispatchers that she shot him.
Her attorney says the girl accepts responsibility. A motive hasn't been offered.
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HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania Turnpike drivers will soon have to dig a little deeper to pay tolls after an across-the board rate increase was improved by the turnpike commission.
The agency approved the 6 percent toll hike Tuesday for both E-ZPass and cash-paying customers.
The higher tolls take effect at the start of 2019.
An average fare under E-ZPass will from $1.30 to $1.38.
The typical cash fare will increase from $2.10 to $2.25.
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Endeavor Operations’ general manager Denver D’Angelo was pleased to see the mine reach a significant milestone on Sunday with the first cut in the decline made in almost a decade.
Mr D’Angelo said they had planned to start developing the decline this month in order to access the deep zinc lode.
“The current resource for the deep zinc lode is 1.2Mt at 8.1 per cent lead/zinc with a further 2-6Mt at 5-9 per cent zinc/lead that will be targeted through further exploration drilling. This will take place once the decline reaches lower levels,” Mr D’Angelo reported.
Mr D’Angelo said he will provide further updates on the decline and other developments around the site and company next month through his State of the Nation presentation.
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LAHORE - With addition of five lion cubs, total number of lion family rose to 28 at Lahore Safari Zoo. Lioness Reshma gave birth to two and lioness Kajol gave birth to three lion cubs. The lion cubs will be presented for public in coming days.
The zoo administration said the gender of the cubs could not be determined for 15 days. The wildlife experts will enter the cage after 15 days to determine gender of the new cub. The administration said it is required to take extra care of cubs and all such endangered species.
SHAFTSBURY, Vt. (AP) - The Robert Frost Stone House Museum is ready to reopen under new ownership.
The Friends of Robert Frost announced last September that it was donating the house, seven acres of property, and two barns to Bennington college.
It's due to open for the season on May 3.
The Benning Banner reports that Frost purchased the house in 1920 and lived there until 1929. He was living in the house when he won his first Pulitzer Prize, as well as when he composed many of his poems, including "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening."
Frost's house will remain open to the public but also will be incorporated into college programs and studies.
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A van struck multiple people at a major intersection in Toronto on Monday. REUTERS/Chris Donovan
At least 10 people were killed and 15 others were injured when a white rental van jumped onto the sidewalk of a busy Toronto intersection, sped down the road, and mowed down multiple victims in the way.
Alek Minassian, the 25-year-old suspect, was arrested and identified by police shortly after the attack. Police said the crash "definitely looked deliberate" but maintained that the motive was unknown.
Here's what we know about the people who were killed and injured in the attack. We will update the list as we know more.
NEW YORK (AP) — Top American and North Korean officials plan a full day of meetings in New York aimed at deciding whether a summit between President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un can be salvaged. Ahead of the meetings Thursday, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and the North…
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Philip Spiros, music minister at Macedonia Baptist Church in Fouke, Ark., performs music Sunday as a crowd watches during the 79th annual Kiwanis Easter Sunrise Service at Camp Preston Hunt near Texarkana, Ark. The 250-acre complex serves local Boy Scout troops and other community activities.
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9.50am: Theresa May will hold talks with Sinn Fein, the Ulster Unionists, the SDLP and the Alliance Party today in an attempt to allay concerns about the Conservative-DUP deal.
Sinn Fein and other nationalist parties have warned that the Government risks its impartiality in Northern Ireland if it strikes an agreement with the DUP, a unionist party.
Many, including former Conservative Prime Minister John Major, have warned that a deal could threaten peace in Northern Ireland.
Sinn Fein's Stormont leader Michelle O'Neill said: "I will be making it very clear that any deal between the Tories and the DUP cannot be allowed to undermine the Good Friday and subsequent agreements.
Investigators are trying to determine what caused an overnight house fire in the southwest Calgary community of Glendale.
Firefighters were called to the home in the 2200 block of 38th Street southwest at around 1 a.m.
One person who escaped the house was taken to hospital with unspecified injuries.
Fire crews were able to contain the fire to one house.
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COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — An envoy says Maldives will not extend the state of emergency that is due to expire on Thursday amid criticism of the government over the recent political turmoil.
Mohamed Hussain Shareef, ambassador to neighboring Sri Lanka, said the government "has no intention of extending" the emergency when its 30-day period expires, "barring very unusual circumstances such as widespread violence."
Maldives declared an emergency due to turmoil following a Supreme Court ruling ordering the release of several of the president's jailed political opponents. Under the emergency law, President Yameen Abdul Gayoom had two Supreme Court judges arrested for alleged corruption and the remaining three judges annulled the order to release Yameen's opponents.
The emergency regulations gave Maldives' security forces sweeping powers, including to make arrests and search and seize property.
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Pakistan beat England by eight wickets in the ICC Champion Trophy 1st Semi Final played in Cardiff. England scored 211 in 49.5 overs and Pakistan reached the target in 37.1 overs and bear England.
Yet for roughly 40 percent of the workforce in Rhode Island, the decision isn't that simple. That's because these private sector workers don't have the benefit of paid sick time.
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The Lions’ linebacker group will be led by two returning starters, Jason Cabinda and Manny Bowen, and there is hope that a third linebacker will continue to grow into an impact role. PSU’s depth at the position has been tested the last two seasons and there are some linebackers behind the starting group that will likely play a big role again.
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French pharmaceutical company Sanofi Pasteur says the permanent removal of its Dengvaxia dengue vaccine from the Philippine market would be a 'disservice to the Filipino people.' The Court of Appeals clears tycoon Bobby Ongpin of insider trading charges involving Philex Mining shares in 2009. A suicide bomber detonates a homemade pipe bomb strapped to his body in a crowded New York subway passage during the morning rush hour Monday, injuring 3 people.
Porn is being used as bait for dodgy scams designed to steal money and private information from internet users.
Cybersecurity experts say that criminals are “using porn as a lure” to get viruses onto people’s computers or to trick them into handing over cash.
Internet security giant Kaspersky has published a detailed report that found more than 300,000 instances of porn-themed attacks in 2017.
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First Texas Honda is doing their part to help Clear the Shelters, and General Manager Allen Clauss joined us in the studio to share tips on how you can help. First Texas Honda would like you to participate in this year’s nationwide adoption event, Clear the Shelters, taking place on Saturday, August 19th. To find a shelter near you, go to ClearTheShelters.com. To learn more about First Texas Honda, visit them 3400 Steck Avenue in Austin, Texas or go to FirstTexasHonda.com.
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COLONIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) – A co-pilot was arrested at Albany International Airport after TSA officers said they found a loaded gun on him.
The gun was found in the Southwest co-pilot’s carry-on items as he went through the airport check point. The flight bound for Chicago was delayed about four hours.
Firearms are not allowed in carry-on bags but can be packed in checked luggage as long as they’re unloaded and the airport is made aware.
× WWII pilot lost for 73 years, laid to rest in St. Joseph
ST. JOSEPH, Mich. – A World War II Navy Airman was finally laid to rest Monday, 73 years after he disappeared.
Bud Rybarczyk’s plane was discovered earlier this year in the South Pacific. Remains found at the site were identified as Rybarczyk.
Monday, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, family and friends gathered to honor him after 73 years of not having any answers.
In 2005, a group called Project Recover and Project Bentprop found a wing of Rybarczyk’s plane near Palau, but it took another nine years to find the plane, because it was in such deep water.
Family had always reserved for funeral plot for Rybarczyk. Now, he is finally laid to rest with his family here in Michigan.
GREELEY, Colo. (AP) — Authorities say a man was killed when the tractor-trailer he was in was hit by a freight train in northern Colorado.
The truck carrying water used in hydraulic fracturing was hit by a two-car Great Western train at a crossing in Greeley on Sunday. Lt. Rick Cudworth with the Greeley Fire Department says the truck rolled into a ditch, and no one on the train was injured.
Ruth Pacheco and her husband, Claro, told The Greeley Tribune they saw the train backing up toward the truck, which they described after the crash as a crumpled heap.
The victim’s name has not been released.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) - The Eagles are heading out on tour with a son of founding member Glenn Frey stepping in for his late father.
The band announced Monday that it will visit Greensboro, North Carolina; Atlanta; Louisville, Kentucky; and Detroit in October. The shows will follow a Sept. 30 date with The Doobie Brothers in Seattle.
October 17 – Greensboro, NC @ Greensboro Coliseum
October 20 – Atlanta, GA @ Philips Arena
October 24 – Louisville, KY @ KFC Yum! Center
October 27 – Detroit, MI @ Little Caesars Arena
The Eagles played concerts in Los Angeles and New York last month for their first shows since Frey died at the age of 67 in January 2016.
His son Deacon filled in on guitar and vocals at the concerts and will join the band on tour in the fall.
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BEIJING China said on Friday that China was willing to work with the United States on achieving a lasting resolution to tensions on the Korean peninsula.
Speaking at a regular press briefing in Beijing, Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang said that a peaceful resolution was the only option and that close communication between President Xi Jinping and his U.S. counterpart Donald Trump was good for the world.
He declined to comment on what China would do if North Korea carried out another nuclear test.
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MENA holds an Ordinary and Extraordinary General meeting on July 22, 2018 (KSE) Date: 03 Jul 2018 MENA Real Estate Company holds an Ordinary and Extraordinary General meeting on July 22, 2018. Shareholders shall discuss recommendation not to distribute dividends for financial year ended on March 31, 2018 and reduce capital from KD 15,299,636 to KD 13,840,949. Reduction amount represents value of remaining shares unsubscribed by shareholders of Capital Holding Co. Articles of Incorporation and Company Statute shall be amended accordingly.
A Look At How Right-Leaning And Left-Leaning Media Impacted The GOP Memo Release Conservative media helped set the stage for Friday's controversial release of a memo from the House Intelligence Committee that claims FBI bias against President Trump. Outlets, including Breitbart News and Fox News, played a role with their coverage.
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board said Monday they are sending teams to Tempe, Arizona, to investigate an accident involving a self-driving Uber vehicle that killed a pedestrian. Jane Lanhee Lee reports. Video provided by Reuters Newslook
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A motorcyclist died after fleeing from a traffic stop and crashing in Myrtle Beach, according to Capt. Joey Crosby with the Myrtle Beach police.
The crash happened on Friday, May 25, 2018, at approximately 2:30 a.m., after police tried to stop a motorcycle in the area of 8th Avenue North and Ocean Boulevard.
Keith Robinson, 24, from Lexington Park, died as a result of injuries suffered in the crash.
During the investigation, police learned the motorcycle was listed as stolen in the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database. The driver of the motorcycle, Robinson, fled the scene from the officer, at a high rate of speed, and struck a curb.
Myrtle Beach officers were not chasing the motorcyclist when the crash happened, Crosby said.
The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating the collision.
Petersburg's Hand of Fate to produce Ill. bicentennial beer
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- A Petersburg brewer has won the Illinois Bicentennial Craft Beer Competition.
Hand of Fate Brewing Co. will now create the recipe and brew the official beer for the Prairie State's bicentennial, set to kick off in late fall.
Gov. Bruce Rauner announced the results Sunday at the Illinois State Fair .
Rauner says he's thrilled for Hand of Fate and is "proud of the booming Illinois craft brew industry." He says there are more than 180 craft brewers in the state. That's more than double the number in 2013.
Hand of Fate owner and brewer Mike Allison says it's an honor to be "part of Illinois history and represent our industry."
A panel of three expert judges in a blind taste test and fair visitors sampling 19 varieties chose the winner.
Today, the Trump administration is set to release the FISA memo that has the Deep State running scared. The FBI and other intelligence agencies are attempting to stall the release of the memo, claiming it is inaccurate and a threat to national security.
When a stranger shows up at the door of a devoted wife and mother claiming car trouble, she offers her phone to help him.
A gunman reportedly dressed in a Santa costume killed at least 39 people and wounded 69 at a famous nightclub in Istanbul during New Year's Eve celebrations. Many of the victims were foreigners.
Can Turkey's tourist industry survive the latest atrocity? The economy contracted for the first time in seven years during the third quarter, suffering from a failed coup and a series of deadly bombings in Istanbul and Ankara.
Update: Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the attack.
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OLEH – GOSPEL preacher, Evangelist Francis Owebor has said that President Muhammadu Buhari was on track to make Nigeria great, lamenting that his efforts were being frustrated by bad cabinet members surrounding him.
Owebor, in a statement, said: “Buhari’s intention is to rid the country of corruption, ensure security of lives and properties, embark on people oriented projects, create employment for our youths, ensure payment of salaries of workers and pensioners.
“Buhari means well for Nigeria and has the genuine intention of bringing the desired changes where the people will have the impact of good governance, but his cabinet members are dragging him back.”
Decrying the incessant killings in some parts of the country, Owebor urged Buhari to declare a state of emergency in the troubled states.
“To move the country forward, Buhari must listen to advice from leaders that have the interest of the country at heart and carry people along in decision making,” the statement said.
THE conflict between the Jika Mugmana tribe and settlers at Tee School in Hagen city, Western Highlands has been laid to rest with a compensation payment.
The settlers at Tee School, made up mostly of Engan, paid K30,000, 26 pigs and a cow as a compensation payment for the death of a man from Mugmana tribe working as a security guard near Tee School.
The killing ignited a big ethnic clash in the city between the settlers and Jika tribesmen on July 2, 2008. That resulted in properties costing a substantial amount of money being destroyed and some deaths.
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Dallas Police warn against celebrating with gunfire
New Year's Eve was one of the busiest nights for law enforcement. The Dallas Police Department reports it received more than 900 calls about gunfire last year, and it had 711 calls about gunfire in four hours this weekend.
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" A look at recent developments in the South China Sea, where China is pitted against smaller neighbors in multiple disputes over islands, coral reefs and lagoons in waters crucial for global commerce and rich in fish and potential oil and gas reserves: EDITOR'S NOTE: This is a weekly look at the latest developments in the South China Sea, home to several territorial conflicts that have raised tensions in the region. Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte called off a plan to raise his country's flag on an island in the South China Sea following a request from China, in an apparent effort to maintain positive momentum in relations between the two countries.
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About the Author: The Lookout Newspaper can trace its history back to April 1943 when CFB Esquimalt’s first newspaper was published. Since then, Lookout has grown into the award winning source for Pacific Navy News. Leading the way towards interactive social media reach, we are a community resource newspaper growing a world wide audience.
New Mexico Congressman Steve Pearce was at a congressional baseball practice in the Washington area when a gunman shot and wounded several people, including a U.S. representative from Louisiana. Pearce during an interview with KOAT-TV of Albuquerque describes the scene at a park in Alexandria, Virginia, as confusing and traumatic.
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April 28 Net263 Ltd:
* Sees net profit for H1 2017 to decrease by 40 percent to 70 percent, or to be 25.7 million yuan to 51.4 million yuan, compared to net profit of the same period in 2016 (85.6 million yuan)
* Comments that equity valuation adjustment is the main reason for the forecast
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* SAYS CONTRACT SALES IN JAN AT 67.98 BILLION YUAN ($10.82 billion) Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2nvYlVr Further company coverage: ($1 = 6.2820 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
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BOSTON (WHDH) — Boston Police confirmed a person is in custody Monday evening after the city’s Holocaust Memorial was vandalized.
Police are now on the scene at the memorial, where a pane of glass was smashed. A witness told 7News she saw the suspect throw a rock at the memorial.
This is the second time this year the memorial was vandalized. Police arrested a man back in June for allegedly smashing a pane of glass on one of the columns.
The motive is unknown and there are no details on the suspect at this time. 7News has a reporter on the scene and will have more on this story as it develops.
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Spalletti: ‘Inter lack of personalità, Brozovic…’
Inter boss Luciano Spalletti was definitely not happy with Inter’s home draw against Crotone. Talking to Premium Sport at the end of the game, the Italian tactician said: “I am a bit worried because I see no reaction. We are struggling, we don’t win games and everything becomes more complicated.”
Inter are now without a win in the last eight Serie A games.
“We are below our level also with players who should make the difference. It depends on what we do every day.”
“When something bad happens during the game we lose our self-confidence and we show that we lack personality. We are too scared. Enthusiasm can be important, our mind can make the difference. Brozovic? Images show what happened, everybody can have his ideas about it. If players react, however, it’s a positive news. I think he was angry because of the result. His reaction after the substitution is normal and is something I usually do not care about.”
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Police are appealing tonight for help in tracing a missing pensioner.
West Yorkshire Police issued an appeal for information about the whereabouts of Barry Nicholson.
Mr Nicholson is 75 years old and has gone missing from the Brighouse area.
He is white, around 5ft tall and has a long white beard and grey hair.
The Force has issued appeals on social media, including Twitter and Facebook.
A police spokesman said Mr Nicholson was known to frequent public houses in Brighouse and to walk around the area.
Inspector Mark Wheeler of Calderdale District Police said: "Anyone who sees Mr Nicholson or knows his whereabouts is asked to contact the Calderdale special operations room via 101 and quote log number 1428 of 14th August, as we are concerned for his welfare."
Family members of a man killed in a random shooting broadcast on Facebook Sunday are calling on the shooter to turn himself into police, as the nationwide manhunt for the suspect stretches into its third day.
In an interview with CNN's Don Lemon Monday night, four relatives of the victim, Robert Godwin Sr., said they don't want the suspect, Steve Stephens, to die, but to surrender. They also said that they forgive him.
"No, I don't want that man to die," Godwin's son, Robby Miller, said of his father's killer. "All I want to see is him brought to justice. I want my family to have closure."
"It's a hole in my heart right now, but one thing I want to say is that I forgive him."
On Sunday, Stephens uploaded a video to Facebook of him apparently shooting the 74-year-old Godwin, in what police said appears to be a random killing. Stephens has been missing since the shooting, despite a multi-state search by national, state, and local law enforcement.
Welcome back Blaine and Eric of Shag Duo. Performing on the bar stage on Wed. July 11, at 7:30 PM. Come to enjoy some of the best music around.
We will have some excellent Spanish food for you and awesome margaritas.
Sisters Marie Thornton and Sarah Doherty both gave birth to bouncing bundles of joy in the same hospital maternity unit and on the very same day.
Both sisters have yet to decide on names for their new arrivals but they can look forward to some wonderful double family celebrations in the years to come.
As you can see from the photographs taken by photographer Brian McDaid - the babies, born at Letterkenny University Hospital, are simply beautiful.
Alexander House provides accommodation for 20 people and is situated in Wimbledon Village and aims to give residents as well rounded a life as possible and with dignity. The garden is a feature of the home, and has a summer house and sensory plant beds.
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Nebraska is joining Iowa and the city of Council Bluffs in a lawsuit to challenge the federal government's approval of a tribal casino near Omaha.
Attorney General Doug Peterson announced his role Wednesday in the legal challenge to prevent the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska from building the casino in Carter Lake, Iowa.
The National Indian Gaming Commission ruled last year that the tribe can put a casino on five acres of trust land in the city.
Carter Lake is the only city in Iowa located west of the Missouri River, and the only way to access it by land is through Nebraska, where casino gambling is illegal.
Neighboring Council Bluffs, Iowa, already has three casinos that largely cater to Nebraska residents.
Peterson opposes efforts to expand gambling in Nebraska.
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Former Celtic midfielder Colin Healy has announced his retirement from football.
Republic of Ireland international Healy, 37, had most recently been playing for Cork City.
He made 30 appearances in five years with the Hoops, before moving on in 2003.
During his time in Scotland, which later included spells at Falkirk and Livingston, he featured in Martin O'Neill's trophy-laden era at Parkhead.
After deciding it was the right time to hang up his boots, Healy told the Evening Echo: “For over the past 20 years I’ve felt extremely lucky to call a sport I love my job.
“Representing Ireland at senior international level and making my debut for Glasgow Celtic are honours that I will cherish for ever.
“Throughout my career I’ve worked with some of the best managers and coaches, I would like to thank them for the opportunities they have given me."
OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 6.2 per cent in September. Statistics Canada also released seasonally adjusted, three-month moving average unemployment rates for major cities. It cautions, however, that the figures may fluctuate widely because they are based on small statistical samples. Here are the jobless rates last month by city (previous month in brackets):
Boating season has just begun in Colorado, and already Colorado Parks and Wildlife has found stowaways on four boats looking to enter state waters, including North Sterling Reservoir. CPW staff performed full decontaminations on four boats infested with zebra or quagga mussels between April 6-13.
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Crypto mining system to see short-term order surge because of flooding in China, says report
Joseph Tsai, DIGITIMES, Taipei
Graphics cards and ASIC mining systems are expected to see a short-term surge in orders from the cryptocurrency mining sector as Sichuan province, where over 70% of the mining systems in China are located, has been seriously struck by flooding, according to a Chinese-language Economic Daily News report.
Tens of thousands mining systems in Sichuan have been damaged in teh flooding, cutting the overall mining calculation by around 30% worldwide, noted the report.
New trend in yoga is proving popular at O’Keefe Ranch
Sylvie Richard makes a new friend as she takes part in a Yoga with Goats class at O’Keefe Ranch Saturday. Five goats wander around while the class moves through different poses. (Lisa VanderVelde/Morning Star)
April 28 Tan Chong International Ltd :
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Australian Sustainable Hardwoods is leaving the small town of Heyfield in Victoria because it says it can't get enough native forest timber from the Government. I
t's planning a move to Tasmania, where the company will source plantation timber from mostly private plantations.
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Ghanaian politician, Kennedy Agyapong, this morning released six images believed to be that of top Ghanaian investigative journalist, Anas Aremeyaw Anas.
This was latter on followed by another two which was aired in the course of The Dialogue, a programme that runs on his television station (Net 2).
This disclosure seemed a bit strange to us for many more reasons that the fact that the photos were of two different people who had a little resemblance.
READ ALSO:Ghanaians just started #IAmAnas trend and you'd probably want to join
But for netizens who are fashion enthusiast, they just can’t buy in this revelation because Patrick Marcelino and Paulo Pascoal, the two guys in the photos are into fashion and not journalism not to talk of the investigative field of it.
Patrick Marcelino on his social media accounts describes himself as a cinematographer, graphic designer, and a clothing designer.
Paulo Pascoal is an Angolan natural born performer and entrepreneur. He is also believed to be a photo model.
GRANT COUNTY, Ind. (WOWO): Grant County Crime Stoppers need your help in locating a wanted sex offender.
Ronald Law, 50, is wanted on two Grant County warrants for failure to register as a sex offender and for failure to possess a valid license or ID as a sex offender.
Law is described as white, approximately 5’11” tall and weighs approximately 218 pounds with blonde hair and blue eyes.
If you know where Law can be located, call Crime Stoppers at 765-662-T.I.P.S that’s 765-662-8477.
Crime Stoppers pays up to a $1,000.00 cash reward for information that results in the arrest or indictment of persons who commit felony crimes.
People were spotted camping outside Morrisons supermarket in Margate yesterday (October 5).
Several tents pitched up on small patch of grass next to the store in Hawley Street, near the College Square shopping centre.
Deckchairs could also be seen in the camp but it is not yet known why they chose that particular spot in such a busy area of the town centre.
The campers could be travellers or may even be homeless. Or perhaps they just liked the look of that spot of grass.
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Despite being surrounded by trees that hang overhead, the area is in full view of pedestrians and motorists passing by.
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Thanet District Council has been contacted for comment.
Researchers Examine The Psychology Of Protest Movements
Social science researchers examine whether extreme protest tactics are an effective way for recruiting popular support. The public may not be relating to protesters like the way protesters aimed for.
According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol report, Heather N. Reyes, 27, was driving north on state Route M, north of state Route V, when she swerved to avoid striking a deer, which caused her vehicle to travel off the right side of the road and strike a ditch. The vehicle continued traveling north through the ditch until it struck a barbed-wire fence with its front passenger side.
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Al Wahda's Sebastian Tagliabue has been chosen as last week's Fans' Asian Player of the Week, following his impressive performance in his team's 3-0 win over Zobahan in an AFC Champions League Matchday three fixture.
Tagliabue was exceptional, scoring a goal, as Al Wahda side put in an impressive performance against their Iranian opponents. He was also named Goal's Player of the Week.
The Argentinian striker opened the scoring for Al Wahda by sweeping home from Balazs Dzsudzsak's intelligent free-kick. He was a threat all throughout the game with his intelligent passing and movement.
Also in the fray for the honour were Ali Khaseif of Al Jazira and Al Ain's Tsuskasa Shiotani - both of whom were impressive in the games this past week.
But the fans made their voice count as Tagliabue received a whopping 83% of the votes.
Congrats Sebastian!
× WWII veteran, 99, visits Illinois on 50-state capital tour
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ A 99-year-old World War II veteran visited the Illinois Statehouse on a tour to publicize his dwindling generation.
Sidney Walton was in Springfield Tuesday on his “National No Regrets Tour” to visit all 50 state capitals. He plans to culminate the journey on Feb. 11, 2019 with a White House tour on his 100th birthday.
Walton and son Paul began in April. Walton wants to make up for a missed chance to meet some of the last surviving Civil War veterans in New York in 1941, the year he joined the army. He wants people to meet World War II veterans while they can.
Walton visited Gov. Bruce Rauner and had lunch in the newly renovated Governor’s Mansion . He visited the Lincoln Tomb and the Oak Ridge Cemetery war memorials.
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Facts and figures ahead of Wednesday's second-round match between Russia's Maria Sharapova and Hungarian Timea Babos at the U.S. Open.
Sharapova Babos
Head-to-head 0 0
WTA world ranking 146 59
Age 30 24
Height 1.88 meters 1.79 meters
Plays Right-handed
2017 win-loss record 7-3 12-21
2017 WTA singles titles 0 1
(Compiled by Hardik Vyas in Bengaluru)
Will there be adequate ice for tonight’s game 2? The debate is on. The Twins lose in walk of fashion, for the eighth time. A man named Gil calls the show. Who the hell is this guy?
A search is due to resume this morning for a fisherman swept out to sea at Lake Ferry on the Wairarapa coast yesterday afternoon.
Police say the fisherman went underwater and did not resurface while attempting to cross the Ruamahanga River mouth at round 2.30pm.
He was wearing fishing waders at the time.
Lake Ferry, Wairarapa. Source: Wikimedia Commons/ Celia WB
Members of the public informed police who launched a search and rescue operation.
Extensive searches by air and boat were undertaken, however, the man was not located.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Adma Biologics Inc:
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In this Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017 file photo, Manchester United coach Jose Mourinho looks on during their Champions League group A soccer match against Benfica, at Old Trafford. | AP
MANCHESTER: Jose Mourinho has criticized the atmosphere at "quiet" Old Trafford on Alexis Sanchez's home debut.
The Chile forward, who joined last month from Arsenal, netted the second goal in a 2-0 victory over Huddersfield in the English Premier League on Saturday.
Mourinho says "the atmosphere is a bit quiet and there is not very" much enthusiasm.
He wants United fans to emulate the atmosphere at former Premier League club Portsmouth, which is now in the third tier.
Mourinho says Fratton Park is "such a small stadium, the atmosphere was absolutely incredible." Mourinho managed at Portsmouth during a previous Chelsea reign.
April 28 Shandong Shanda Wit Science and Technology Co Ltd :
* Says it plans to use undistributed profits to pay a cash dividend of 1.5 yuan (pre-tax) per 10 shares to shareholders for FY 2016
* To distribute 3 new share for every 10 shares as stock dividends
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/1tUL0Y
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Authorities: 4 killed at home in apparent murder-suicide
LEXINGTON, S.C. - Authorities in South Carolina say four people found dead in a home appears to be the result of a murder-suicide.
The coroner in Lexington County says a man, a woman and two children were found last night, and it's believed all four died of gunshot wounds.
The four have been identified as 26-year-old Marissa Hope Reynoso, her children, ages 4 and 1 and 25-year-old Jorge Luis Chavez, who's believed to be the children's father.
An older child was not home at the time.
Big Update on Braun Strowman's WrestleMania Segment, WWE Legend to Wrestle at WM, Vince McMahon Giving More Power to Triple H, WWE Brand Change Plans Leaked, Alexa Bliss Heat with Another RAW Superstar, Must See New Nikki Bella & Lana Bikini Photos, More
- Below is the latest WWE Top 10 video, featuring the wildest locker room brawls:- Former WWE Divas Champion AJ Lee turns 31 years old today.- Below is new video of Matt Hardy hyping The Ultimate Deletion for tonight's RAW, featuring Matt vs. Bray Wyatt, taped recently at The Hardy Compound in Cameron, NC.Follow Marc on Twitter at @this_is_marc . Send any news, tips or corrections to us by clicking here
In the 1960s and ’70s, a school of artists that included Donald Judd, Carl Andre, and Dan Flavin dubbed their ultra-pared-down works of art—a canvas painted all one shade, a room colored lavender by a neon light, the simplest riff on a wood chair—minimalism. Quickly, the style cropped up in the homes of those who shared the artists’ “less is more” philosophy, with architects like John Pawson, Richard Meier, and Luis Barragán as its disciples. Here, we’ve rounded up 17 homes from the AD archives—from a family residence in Luxembourg to a bachelor pad in Los Angeles—where minimalism’s spare lines, exacting silhouettes, and seriously edited palettes create interiors with gravitas.
With sunny to partly cloudy skies across North Texas, temperatures will continue to top out in the mid 90s. With the humidity though, it will feel hotter than 100.
Dry weather will probably continue through the weekend in Dallas -Fort Worth. A couple of stray showers or thunderstorms cannot be ruled out on Monday, but they'll mainly be northeast of Dallas.
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Toronto is still reeling from the shocking van attack on Yonge St. that left 10 people dead on Monday.
At least 15 people remain in hospital — some with critical injuries.
Accused killer Alek Minassian, 25, has now been charged with 10 counts of first-degree murder and 13 of attempted murder.
He made a brief court appearance Tuesday at the Finch Ave. courthouse.
Justice of the peace Stephen Waisberg ordered him remanded in custody until he makes another appearance by video on May 10.
He was ordered not to contact the 13 survivors of the attack.
Minassian’s father, Vahe Minassian, was in court to support his troubled son and escorted by officers out of the building.
LOS ANGELES (AP)  Three-division world champion Vasyl Lomachenko has undergone surgery to fix a torn labrum in his right shoulder.
The two-time Olympic gold medalist from Ukraine hopes to return to the ring later this year, according to a statement Wednesday from his promoter.
Lomachenko (11-1, 9 KOs) had arthroscopic surgery at the Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute in Los Angeles by orthopedic surgeon Neal ElAttrache.
Lomachenko says he hurt his shoulder during the second round of his 10th-round stoppage victory over Jorge Linares in New York on May 12 to defend his WBA lightweight title.
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ElAttrache says Lomachenko had an "extensive" tear in his labrum along with cartilage damage, but the surgeon believes Lomachenko will make a full recovery.
Lomachenko initially planned to fight again Aug. 25, but won't make that date while recovering.
Your daily look at late-breaking California news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today:
1. SCHOOL SHOOTING
Classes to resume a week after murder-suicide at San Bernardino's North Park Elementary.
2. DANA WOLDOW
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Crusader who fought to rid California schools of junk food dies at 65.
3. BOX OFFICE
'The Fate of the Furious' on road to record global debut, earning $532 million.
4. WARRIORS-TRAIL BLAZERS
Kevin Durant shines in Golden State's Game 1 win over Portland, 121-109.
5. SHARKS-OILERS
Zack Kassian scores in 3rd as Edmonton beats San Jose 1-0 in Game 3 of their first-round series.
Quote of the Day
“Our government continues to be in unbelievable turmoil. I hope they sort it out soon because we’re a nation at war… As a commander, I’m concerned our government be as stable as possible.”
— Gen. Tony Thomas, head of the military’s Special Operations Command, quoted by the New York Times.
Niederreiter scored the game-winning goal in a 5-4 overtime victory against the Sharks on Sunday.
The 25-year-old's game-winner in overtime is his 10th goal of the season, putting him on pace to blow away his career-high 25 goals from 2016-17. However, there are definitely some concerns regarding Niederreiter's fantasy value. He's posted a career-high 18.5 shooting percentage through 23 games, which is likely not sustainable. His career norm in the category is 13.3 percent, so unless he increases his volume of shots to the net, then his goal scoring pace should slow. The second concerning stat is Niederreiter only has four assists. Last season, he had 32 on his way to a career-high 57 points. Niederreiter will not match his points total from a season ago unless he begins picking up more helpers.
© AFP 2016/ TAREK EL-GABASS Police Detain Son of Ousted Egyptian President Morsi
MOSCOW (Sputnik) — The defendants were charged with sabotage, violence, rioting and calling for protests, the Aswat Masriya media outlet reported Sunday.
According to the media outlet, the court has also acquitted 10 other defendants.
In August, 2013, Morsi's supporters organized demonstrations in the city of Minya, which resulted in violent clashes with the police.
Morsi won the presidential election in Egypt in 2012 to become the first democratically elected president of the country. The following year, he was ousted by the Egyptian military after large anti-government protests against him and Muslim Brotherhood movement.
BUNDABERG State High School has won the regional chapter of the national Science and Engineering Challenge for the second consecutive year.
The hotly-contested annual inter-school challenge was held recently at the CQUniversity Bundaberg Campus.
Now in its eleventh year, the challenge attracted a full house of eight secondary schools, filling CQUniversity's main auditorium.
The challenge is a project of the Rotary Club of Bundaberg West in partnership with the University of Newcastle.
It aims to raise students' awareness of career opportunities in science and engineering.
The Challenge was recently acclaimed by the International Institute of Physics based in London and also received The Sir William Hudson Engineering Excellence Award.
Regional Chair of the Bundaberg Challenge co-ordinating committee, Dean Clarke, said this year's regional Challenge was a fantastic event.
"It was great to get feedback from volunteers that our students were enthusiastic and very focused on their tasks.”
L to R: Michele Mueller, Director of Development for Magruder Hospital Foundation presents a check to Laura Muller, Director of Oncology at Magruder Hospital for cancer patients in need.
The Magruder Hospital Foundation recently presented a check in the amount of $2,092.85 to the Oncology Department at Magruder Hospital. The money was raised at the 2016 Bras for A Cause 5K Run/Walk in October and will help cancer patients in need.
Prime Minister Rani Wickremesinghe said the government has implemented a joint program between the Private and Public Sectors to successfully carry out the restoration processes after the floods and landslides caused by the Cyclone Mora and monsoon rains last month.
Immediately after arriving in the Island from a two-week overseas visit, the Premier said he has ensured that the necessary steps to uplift the economies of areas affected by the recent floods and landslides have been enacted.
“Furthermore, I am also looking into the progress of the disaster relief work carried out thus far. I have issued the relevant Ministers and Officials with orders to restore public facilities and carry out the reconstruction of water and power systems, roads and bridges as soon as possible,” the Prime Minister said in a Facebook post.
Mitchell (undisclosed injury) participated in 11-on-11 drills Monday for the first time since July 27, the Boston Herald reports.
Mitchell looked good in doing so, per the report, with the second-year wideout looking to solidify his role in the Patriots' passing attack on the heels of catching 32 passes (on 48 targets) for 401 yards and four touchdowns in 14 games in 2016. Though we like Mitchell's route-running and corresponding upside, his immediate path to fantasy relevance is murky thanks to the team's addition of electric wideout Brandin Cooks. With holdovers Julian Edelman and Chris Hogan still around, Mitchell may not find a steady dose of targets until injuries hit.
Florida deputies didn't have far to travel when responding to a car wreck because it crashed into a sheriff's office substation.
A Broward Sheriff's Office news release says the crash occurred shortly before noon Monday at the agency's South Broward district office in Pembroke Park.
Deputies say a woman smashed her car into the office's community service room and a fire erupted inside the vehicle.
A worker who was painting inside the office helped the woman out of the car. Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue transported the woman to a Hollywood hospital with third-degree burns.
A sheriff's office employee who hurt herself while evacuating was also hospitalized as a precaution.
Officials weren't immediately naming the driver or what caused the crash.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin, center, shakes hands with TV host, as he arrives for his annual televised call-in show in Moscow on Thursday, June 15, 2017. Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP Mikhail Klimentyev
The Spartanburg County Coroner said he responded to scene in Woodruff on Friday.
Coroner Rusty Clevenger said his office had been called to an incident, but said he had no other details at this time.
We are working to gather more details at this time. Stay with FOX Carolina for the latest.
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Prince Louis will be christened at St James Palace next Monday in a private ceremony with his parents the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge as well as close friends and family.
The little prince has not been seen in public since a radiant Kate showed off her bundle of joy alongside Prince William on the steps of the Lindo Wing of St Mary’s Hospital in Paddington, on April 23.
But on Monday, the royal baby will christened in the Chapel Royal dressed in a replica of the famous Honiton lace christening gown which was worn by George in 2013 and Charlotte in 2015.
The original gown was made in 1841 for the christening of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert’s first child Princess Victoria.
The delicate outfit was created using the same fabrics as Queen Victoria’s wedding dress, Spitalfields silk and Honiton lace by Janet Sutherland.
Let’s face it this week has been a long week as we have watched what has unfolded in Las Vegas; I have also gotten a little on the political side with my blogs… So I’m going to give you a couple of clips for you to laugh at.
Men take notes, pick your battles.
Let’s face it being an adult can be an experience.
If you travel a lot you’ll love this. And just so you know I’m the person with the book that won’t let it go.
A little laugh about the truths of marriage.
And I’ll leave you with some Robin Williams. He can always make me laugh, despite the vulgarity.
I know it’s rough out there folks, but laugh a little and enjoy every moment.
The team on Discovery’s new series Last Outpost step their creativity up a notch tonight — as they create an off-road wheelchair to help a partially paralyzed man return to the life he used to know: hunting and fishing in the wild.
Backcountry builders Clint Greathouse and Todd Anderson, of Alaska’s “CT Mad Modz” metal fabrication company, create the all-terrain vehicle out of an old lawnmower.
The episode also sees them combine a camper with a snow-machine to make a mobile ice fishing shack.
Last Outpost sees the duo and their team make one-off creations using nothing but recycled parts to help those living on the edge in the wilds of Alaska. On the premiere they built an ‘unstoppable’ tow-truck and a survival pod made out of an airplane.
Watch Monsters and Critics’ exclusive clip from the episode, as the pair test out their first effort at the off-roach wheelchair — and manage to break it!
Last Outpost airs Tuesdays at 10pm ET/PT on Discovery.
Richard Cockerill has left his post as director of rugby at Leicester, the Aviva Premiership club have announced,
with head coach Aaron Mauger taking "interim charge" at Welford Road.
The Tigers have dropped out of the Aviva Premiership's play-off berths after consecutive defeats to Exeter and Saracens, following closely from the record 38-0 European defeat at the hands of Munster.
Former England hooker Cockerill has coached at Leicester since 2004 and took the full reins as rugby director in 2010.
Cockerill said in a statement: "It is with great sadness and regret that I leave my position as director of rugby with immediate effect. I still believe that I am the right person to lead the team at this present time but respect the Board's decision to make change as they see fit in the best interests of the club.
"I wish to thank the club and in particular Simon Cohen and Peter Tom for giving me the opportunity to lead this great club and the support they have given me in the last seven years.
April 6 Amazon.Com Inc
* Amazon to create 5,000 new, part-time, work-from-home jobs over the next year
* Amazon.Com - new virtual customer service jobs are part of plans to hire more than 30,000 part-time roles over next year Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Local boys basketball scores: Blackfoot 61, Skyline 53; Snake River 66, American Falls 31; Shelley 79, Teton 61; Firth 56, Salmon 47
Please read about the action in the Saturday edition of the Morning News.
BELFAST, Maine — A Maine woman who told jurors that she drank multiple shots of liquor and smoked marijuana the night of her infant son’s death is due to be sentenced this week.
Thirty-two-year-old Miranda Hopkins will appear in court on Wednesday in Belfast.
The Troy resident says she doesn’t know how 7-week-old Jaxson died in January, but she previously told police that one of her two autistic sons may have been responsible.
Police say Hopkins had been drinking whisky and told investigators that she must have “blacked out.” She said she woke up to find her baby cold and “beat to hell.” The baby’s cause of death was listed as blunt force head injuries.
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The Bellas Test Their History Smarts Below is the latest “Bella Brains” video which features The Bella Twins testing their knowledge of American History: Road Warrior Animal on Ascension Copying Road Warriors As noted, Road Warrior Animal appeared at this year’s WrestleCon, and spoke with The Hannibal TV during the weekend events. In the video below, Animal talks WWE 205 Live, The Authors of Pain in NXT, and also had the following to say on The Ascension: “The Ascension needs to quit trying to be the Road Warriors. They’re never going to be the Road Warriors.” Finn Balor Arrives For Raw Tonight As noted, Finn Balor is scheduled to be backstage at WWE Raw in Columbus tonight, where he will be evaluated following the concussion he suffered on Raw last week. Below are a couple of photos of Balor arriving in Columbus, courtesy of WZ reader Scott Douglas: Finn Balor arrives in Columbus for Tonight’s #wwe #raw! A post shared by WrestleZone (@wrestlezonecom) on Apr 17, 2017 at 8:37am PDT
Detroit Red Wings react to 10th straight loss, this one a 5-1 defeat in Colorado on Sunday, March 18. It's the franchise's longest losing streak since 1982. Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press
Police on scene of a deadly accident on Saturday night on Gravois Avenue. (Credit: KMOV)
ST. LOUIS (KMOV.com) -- The 17-year-old driver of a Maserati struck another vehicle on Saturday, resulting in the death of a 62-year-old man, according to police accident reports.
Police said the accident happened on Gravois, near Kings Drive, on Saturday evening.
According to police investigators, a Maserati travelling westbound struck a Chevrolet Silverado driven by Daniel Domian.
Domian, 62, of south St. Louis, was killed in the crash.
The other driver was taken to a hospital, where he was stable.
No other information was made immediately available.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) - A county commission in Tennessee has decided to keep a bust of a Confederate officer on its courthouse lawn.
The Chattanooga Times Free-Press reports the Hamilton County Commission voted 6-2 Wednesday to keep the bust of Lt. Gen. Alexander P. Stewart.
After the meeting, the NAACP's Chattanooga President, Dr. Elenora Woods, said that things will have to change and that voting out the commissioners who opposed the removal of the bust is a key order of business.
Last week, Commissioner Greg Beck introduced legislation to seek the state's permission to remove the bust, which was erected in 1919 by the United Daughters of the Confederacy. Commissioners Greg Beck and Warren Mackey, the two black members of the commission, were the only votes to remove the bust.
A man was arrested for being intoxicated in Naas on Friday, June 29.
Gardai detained the man at 12.30am at Fairgreen Street. He is aged 35.
The bacon revival has been obvious. But other salted and cured meats have also found their ways back onto charcuterie boards and dinner tables. Things like prosciutto, pancetta, sausages, and salumi.
Salted and cured meats have a long history and interesting culture surrounding them.
That led author Jeff Roberts to write about them in his new book, "Salted & Cured: Savoring the Culture, Heritage, and Flavor of America's Preserved Meats." He shares what he learned in researching the book.
Post your questions or comments about slated and cured meets here, or email them to vermontedition@vpr.net.
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A Missouri Highway Patrol car was hit on Sunday, Dec. 10 near Lebanon, Missouri.
According to the Patrol, an inattentive driver hit the cruiser of the side of Highway 5.
Troopers remind drivers to move over when you see an emergency vehicle on the side of the road. If you cannot move, slow down and be attentive.
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One of the best female goalies on the planet is moving to China to help the country try to become a hockey powerhouse.
Noora Raty, who in April led Finland to a bronze medal at the IIHF Women’s World Hockey Championship and took home the Best Goalie award, has signed a one-year contract that will see her backstop the CWHL’s new China-based team, Kunlun Red Star.
The 28-year-old, who was the first female goalie to suit up in Finland’s second-tier men’s pro league, believes this is her most important role yet.
We caught up with Raty to talk about her new gig and what it means for the future of women’s hockey.
Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. (43) throws to the Texas Rangers in the first inning of baseball game, Saturday, June 3, 2017, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Things might get chippy Wednesday in the series finale between the Texas Rangers and Houston Astros.
The two in-state rivals have already gotten into a scrum this season but now they are taking some verbal shots at each other. And Wednesday Rangers manager Jeff Banister, apparently feeling pretty good after the Rangers took the first two games of the series at Minute Maid Park, said of the Astros on 105.3-FM The Fan, "All I know is they get to put Houston on their chest, we get to put Texas on ours."
Astros starter Lance McCullers caught wind of this on Twitter and took a shot of the Rangers' hometown of Arlington in response.
"It's because nobody knows what Arlington is," McCullers tweeted, adding the hashtag, "#Htownproud."
State officials say a minimum-security prison that's operated in Indianapolis for nearly 150 years will close its doors this summer. The state Department of Correction announced Wednesday that the Indianapolis Re-Entry Educational Facility is expected to close on or before July 31. The complex on Indianapolis' near east side has a 420-bed capacity, but currently holds about 180 inmates who will be moved to three other state prisons.
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IRVINE, Calif. (WCMH/CNN) — One researcher says reaching for a wine glass – rather than a dumbbell – may help you live longer.
A neurologist from the University of California studied 1,700 people who lived until at least 90.
According to CNN, Doctor Claudia Kawas found that people who drink two glasses of wine or beer reduced their chances of dying prematurely by 18 percent.
Kawas also noted that people who were slightly overweight — but not obese — were three percent less likely to die young.
But before you cancel your gym membership, the study also found that 15 to 45 minutes of daily physical activity reduced the risk of early death by 11 percent.
And people who spend two hours a day on a hobby are 21 percent less likely to die early.
Dr. Kawas admits she does not know why modest drinking and putting on a few pounds seems to help people live longer, but that she firmly believes it improves longevity.
Lopez scored 19 points (8-13 FG, 3-5 3Pt) while adding three rebounds and three blocks in 28 minutes during Friday's 102-99 win over the Nets.
It was a solid revenge game for Lopez, who spent the first nine seasons of his career in a Nets uniform. The veteran center has seen his rebounding completely bottom out in 2017-18 -- he's managed to record only six rebounds in his last three games -- as coach Luke Walton prefers to use him away from the basket to spread the floor, but his ability to contribute in both blocks and three-pointers has allowed him to retain some fantasy value in deeper roto formats.
Here we take a look at how and when you can tune in to the 2018 US Open at Shinnecock Hills
US Open TV Coverage 2018
The year’s second major is here with the US Open at Shinnecock Hills in Long Island, New York taking place between 14th-17th June.
Shinnecock hosts for the first time since 2004 and this year’s tournament is set to rake in huge TV numbers with Tiger Woods playing in his first US Open since 2015.
It also marks 10 years since Woods last won a major when he beat Rocco Mediate at Torrey Pines in the 2008 playing.
Brooks Koepka won the 2017 tournament at Erin Hills for his first major title.
As always, Sky Sports will have thorough TV coverage, with all four days broadcast live.
They will have main coverage in the evenings and featured groups in the early afternoons.
As well as all four tournament days covered, they will also have a pre-tournament ‘On the range’ show.
A 12-year-old boy has been seriously hurt in a country highway crash that claimed his father's life.
The Enugu State Police Command said on Monday that it had put measures in place to ensure crime-free Christmas celebration in the state.
The Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Mohammed Danmallam, gave the assurance in an interview with Newsmen in Enugu.
Danmallam said that various “overt and covert measures’’ had been put in place to ensure effective policing in the state during this yuletide.”
He said that the command was effectively partnering with members of the public and sister security agencies in the state to ensure a hitch-free yuletide.
“There is a need for all hands to be on deck for a hitch-free yuletide in Enugu State,’’ the commissioner said.
Danmallam, however, urged the residents to report to the command, any misconduct by any police personnel in the state during the season, for immediate action.
“Officers and men should desist from any act of incivility to members of the public.
“We have zero tolerance for any form of misconduct by officers and men of the command,’’ he warned.
It was just one year ago that I wrote about the stop-overs when you drive between Sydney and Canberra. There are plenty of worthwhile cafes along the way to take a break, enjoy a snack and a cup of coffee or tea.
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Anniston and surrounding cities constitute the "most dangerous" metropolitan area in the state, a widely read website claimed last month - but local law enforcement officials have their doubts about the rankings. The website 24/7 Wall St., source of rankings and lists that are frequently reprinted by major news outlets such as Time Magazine and USA Today, on May 19 published a list of "The Most Dangerous City in Every State."
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Dove Cameron has nothing to do with Star Wars: The Last Jedi, and that’s fine. I wonder who invited her. That doesn’t really matter, because she’s wearing this dress and sticking her ass out even though she looks like a baby doll that’s supposed to be a sex doll and that’s a little weird. Very confusing. Roy Moore was dig it until he finds out she’s 21. “She can legally drink? Ewww,” he might say.
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Rosalie Sorrels, a Grammy-nominated folk singer and native of Idaho who recorded more than 20 albums and performed at top folk festivals around the country, has died. She was 83.
She died on Sunday in Reno, Nevada, at the home of her daughter, Holly Marizu.
Marizu told The Associated Press on Wednesday that her mother had been diagnosed with colon cancer in 2016 and also suffered from dementia, but a cause of death hadn’t been determined.
Sorrels started traveling to performances with her five children after her marriage broke up in 1996. She received Grammy nominations for two of her albums.
In the 1980s she moved to a cabin near Idaho City about 60 miles (96 kilometers) northeast of Boise.
Memorial services are being planned, one of them in Boise later this month.
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Brandy Chapman drove 22 hours from Oklahoma to Modesto to search for her mother, Sherry Suzanne Jennings, last seen by any family members in Modesto in 1994. Chapman hopes to find her mom, who suffers from mental illness compounded by drug abuse, and take her home to Oklahoma where she can be reunited with the family and receive free treatment.
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04/17/17 – Huggy Lowdown spills the beans on his family’s Easter drama.
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Future History celebrates the reclamation and revitalization of Indigenous knowledge. It explores the diverse perspectives and knowledge within the Indigenous community to create a deeper understanding about our shared history, while looking forward to a brighter future. Hosts Kris Nahrgang and Sarain Fox seeks out those who are harnessing Indigenous knowledge to gain a deeper understanding of what it means to have an Indigenous world view.
The freedom of the press still furnishes that check upon government which no constitution has ever been able to provide – Chicago Tribune.
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ST. LOUIS (AP) — A Missouri death row inmate whose life was spared by a last-minute stay of execution four years ago is asking the U.S. Supreme Court for another reprieve, claiming the process of killing him could cause blood-filled tumors to burst inside his head.
Russell Bucklew is scheduled to die by injection Tuesday evening for killing a former girlfriend's new boyfriend during a violent rampage in 1996. He would be the first Missouri prisoner put to death since January 2017.
Bucklew was within an hour of execution in May 2014 when the U.S. Supreme Court halted it over concerns about Bucklew's rare medical condition, cavernous hemangioma. The ailment causes weakened and malformed blood vessels, tumors in his head and throat and on his lip, and vein problems.
Mom Rocks! Mother's Day Distillery Tours
Cheers to Mom, the greatest rockstar of them all!
Free hour-long distillery tours for moms on Saturday, May 12th & Sunday, May 13th on the hour from (11am-3pm Saturday, 11:00am-4pm on Sunday). Tour includes tasting and an orange carnation flower. Book your tour in the link above.
Specialty cocktails for purchase following the tour, including 'Mama, I'm Coming Home' sangria and the 'Pink Lady.'
Bring the whole fam! Moms and children 10 and under are free of charge. Butchertown Sodas will be available in lieu of spirits tastings for those under 21.
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Paul Obi and Damilola Oyedele in Abuja
Senator Dino Melaye has been rushed to Zankli Hospital, Abuja, where he is receiving treating following a daring escape Tuesday afternoon from police custody when he was being conveyed to Lokoja, Kogi State, to be paraded by the police.
Melaye had given himself up to the police Tuesday morning after a 20-hour stand off at his Maitama home.
The police subsequently announced that he was being moved to Lokoja.
It was during the move that the senator, representing Kogi West in the National Assembly, was said to have jumped out of a moving police vehicle in Garki Area 1, Abuja, and fled from the police.
By jumping from the moving vehicle, he was said to have sustained injuries and is now being treated at the hospital.
Details to follow…
Can you name these famous football stadiums and the teams that play in them from these aerial shots?
There's no strict formula when it comes to designing football stadiums if 'iconic' is the goal.
Classic, crumbling ruins can almost be more impressive than the modern masterpieces being fired up in recent years.
But can you identify some of the world's finest - or even most generic - stadiums that top leagues have to offer?
CLICK THROUGH THE GALLERY FOR THE BEST AERIAL SHOTS OF TOP GROUNDS. HOW MANY CAN YOU NAME?
Firefighters are cleaning up after a fire broke out at a Prosser home Monday afternoon.
Crews were called out to a home off West 134th Private Road Northwest after the homeowner noticed smoke and flames coming from the enclosed porch of the residence.
Benton County deputies say the 89-year-old attempted to put out the flames before getting out safely. When fire crews arrived, deputies say they started work on putting out the flames.
Our news partners at KEPR-TV say the fire spread from the porch to the attic and it likely a total loss.
The cause remains under investigation.
STOCKHOLM — Finland’s president, 69-year-old Sauli Niinisto, has announced the birth of a son.
It’s been a busy week for the Finnish head of state, who won re-election in a landslide victory Sunday and was sworn into office for a second six-year term Thursday before his second wife gave birth to a healthy boy on Friday evening.
The president’s office said his spouse, Jenni Haukio, and the infant were doing well, adding that Niinisto was present during the delivery. The couple was married in 2009.
Niinisto’s post on Facebook announcing the birth drew thousands of messages of congratulations in the first hour alone.
The president has two adult sons from his first marriage that ended in the 1990s when his wife died in a car accident.
Beasley scored 17 points (6-10 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT) while adding six rebounds, two assists and a steal in 23 minutes during Monday's 110-92 win over the Bulls.
After managing only eight points in 23 minutes Saturday, Beasley was a little more productive with his reduced court time in this one. With a spot in the draft lottery secure, the Knicks will likely continue spreading their minutes around every chance they get as they evaluate the bottom half of the roster, which makes Beasley and the other regular starters more volatile fantasy assets than they might be otherwise.
France's Kylian Mbappe, left celebrates with teammate France's Antoine Griezmann after scoring the opening goal of the game during the group C match between France and Peru at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Yekaterinburg Arena in Yekaterinburg, Russia, Thursday, June 21, 2018. David Vincent AP Photo
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U.S. bond prices fell, with the 10-year yield hitting its highest in over four years, amid worries about growing government debt and inflation as oil and commodity prices climb. Aleksandra Michalska reports.
Although voter turnout was low, Puerto Rico, an unincorporated United States territory, voted this past Sunday to become a state in a non-binding referendum. Puerto Rican Governor Ricardo Rossello is seeking full statehood for the island of 3.5 million people, to address its present economic crisis.
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LOS ANGELES — The estate of Michael Jackson is suing Disney, saying an ABC television special on the singer’s last days infringed on its intellectual property.
The Associated Press obtained the lawsuit filed Wednesday in U.S. court in Los Angeles against the network and parent company Disney.
It alleges that last week’s special, “The Last Days of Michael Jackson,” illegally uses significant excerpts of his most valuable songs, including “Billie Jean” and “Bad,” and music videos, including “Thriller” and “Black or White.” It says the special also used clips from a documentary and feature film belonging to the estate.
ABC representatives didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment. But when the Jackson camp raised objections last week, the network defended it as a news show that didn’t violate the estate’s rights.
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — If you’re hitting up Fisherman’s Wharf for the annual Fleet Week festivities, remember to leave your blunts at home.
While weed is legal in California, smoking it in public is not.
Watch the video above to see Stanley Robert’s catch more people behaving badly at Fleet Week.
LONDON British retailer Marks & Spencer (MKS.L) said on Thursday it planned to close six stores as part of a review of its UK estate that was first detailed last year.
It said if the six stores were closed all 380 employees affected would be guaranteed redeployment at a nearby store.
M&S said in November it planned to close about 30 UK stores selling clothing, homewares and food and downsize or convert another 45 into food stores over five years. That will mean a reduction of 10 percent in floorspace devoted to racks of skirts, jumpers, trousers and towels.
After taking account of store openings in under-served areas a net 60 fewer UK stores will be selling the full M&S range by 2021, it said.
M&S also said on Thursday it will open 34 new food stores and two clothing, home and food stores over the next six months, creating 1,400 jobs.
The retailer currently has 959 UK stores – 304 full line stores, 615 food-only stores and 40 outlets.
(Reporting by James Davey; editing by Kate Holton)
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4 students faint during choir practice
MILFORD, Conn. (AP) — Authorities say four students were taken to the hospital after apparently being overcome by heat from stage lights during chorus practice at a Connecticut high school.
According to a statement from Milford schools, students from the city's two high schools and three middle schools were practicing Monday morning at Foran High School for an upcoming concert when four of them fainted and several others said they felt ill.
In addition to the four brought to the hospital, six students were released to their parents.
The school said "it is believed the students fell ill due to overheating while standing on risers under the stage lights."
Fire officials say about 200 students were in the auditorium at the time.
All the students are expected to be OK.
PARIS, May 31 (Reuters) - U.S. tariffs on European metals would be unjustified and dangerous for growth and free trade, French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire told U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross on Thursday, hours ahead of Washington’s decision on the matter.
“It’s entirely up to U.S authorities whether they want to enter into a trade conflict with their biggest partner, Europe,” Le Maire told reporters after meeting Ross in Paris.
Le Maire repeated that the EU would take “all necessary measures” to respond if the United States decided to impose tariffs. (Reporting by Myriam Rivet and Ingrid Melander; Editing by Sudip Kar-Gupta)
Hield will start at shooting guard for Monday's game against the Pistons, Kings sideline reporter Kayte Christensen reports.
The Kings are going to be without usual starter Bogdan Bogdanovic (hamstring) on Monday, which allows Hield to pick up the spot start in his place. Despite getting the promotion to the top unit, Hield likely won't see much of an uptick in playing time considering he already averaged 30 minutes over the last three games. During that three-game stretch, Hield has played extremely well, adding averages of 23.0 points, 6.3 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 1.0 steal.
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – Police are looking for two suspects that robbed a 7-Eleven on E Little Creek Road.
Police say that around 2:30 a.m., two men entered the 7-Eleven in the 1500 block of E Little Creek Road and demanded money from an employee in the store. One suspect was armed with a weapon.
The clerk complied and the suspects fled the scene. There were no reported injuries.
One suspect is described as a black man approximately 5’11” with a thin build. The other suspect is a black man approximately 5’9″. Both men were last seen wearing black hooded sweatshirts and black pants.
If you have any information on this robbery, call the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP.
prep fishermen qualify for BASS nationals
Lebanon High freshman Brady Duncan and Mt. Juliet sophomore Mason Huddleston won the high school BASS South Central Regional championship on Old Hickory Lake with 16.9 pounds to receive an automatic berth to the nationals in August.
Buddy Guy at The Louisville Palace
September 13, 2018
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Colorado districts cancel classes due to teacher protests
DENVER (AP) — Over a half dozen Colorado school districts, including the three largest, are cancelling classes or sending students home early because of planned teacher protests later this week.
Schools will be closed Thursday in Jefferson and Douglas counties in suburban Denver because so many teachers are expected to be at the state Capitol.
Classes won't be held the following day at several districts in northern Colorado because of another teacher demonstration. Denver Public Schools, the state's largest school district, will send students home early that day because of the number of teachers expected to attend an afternoon rally.
Some other districts also have previously scheduled days off that coincide with the planned protests so teachers from those districts could also participate.
36-year-old woman stabbed in face in Englewood, suspect in custody
A suspect was arrested after allegedly stabbing a 36-year-old woman in the face Tuesday evening in the South Side Englewood neighborhood.
The woman was arguing with another female at 6:51 p.m. in the 1500 block of West 69th Street when the female pulled out a knife and cut her in the left side of the face, according to Chicago Police.
She was taken to Holy Cross Hospital, where her condition stabilized, police said.
The female, who knows the woman she stabbed, was taken into custody, police said. Charges were pending Tuesday night.
Area South detectives were investigating the stabbing.
You win some, and you lose some. That’s what Zoo Atlanta is learning after losing its Super Bowl bet to Rhode Island’s Roger Williams Park Zoo and Carousel Village.
After losing the wager, the Atlanta zoo had to name one of its baby animals after Super Bowl MVP and New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady.
With over 220 species and 1,500 animals, the zoo decided to name a Madagascar hissing cockroach after Brady. The official announcement was made on Instagram.
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Besides the Super Bowl rings and MVP trophies, Brady can officially add a zoo animal to his official list of accolades.
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Campos was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on Monday.
Campos had been used out of the bullpen the previous two days and was unlikely to be available for the series opener Monday against the Rays, so the Blue Jays opted to replace with a fresh reliever in Tim Mayza, whose contract was selected from Buffalo in a corresponding move. The 30-year-old Campos has turned in a 3.38 ERA to go with 11 strikeouts over 10.2 innings with the big club this season.
Southern Manitoba didn’t get a lot of snow but it was enough to cause some cancellations Monday morning.
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He has been at the school for 20 years. His son will be graduating in 2019. He also recently took over as athletic director. He says he plans to look for another coaching job in the future.
Arsenal have reportedly earmarked Atletico Madrid's Jan Oblak as a potential replacement for Petr Cech in the number one position next term.
Cech, 35, has been prone to mistakes over the past 18 months, and he most recently gifted Jordan Ayew a goal during the Gunners' 3-1 defeat to Swansea City in midweek.
According to The London Evening Standard, Arsene Wenger has identified Oblak as his prime target for the summer as he looks to find a solution to the club's organisation at the back.
Nevertheless, the north Londoners are unlikely to have an easy route to the player as he is currently contracted to Atletico Madrid until the summer of 2021.
The Gunners had a fairly strong winter transfer window as they brought in the likes of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Konstantinos Mavropanos.
Despite this, the defence remains a position of concern, and they are likely to act on the problem in the summer where they could revive their interest in West Bromwich Albion's Jonny Evans.
Brielle Biermann is embracing life as a 21-year-old single gal.
Newly broken up from her boyfriend of two years, baseball player Michael Kopech, the reality star's split came as a surprise for some fans since the news broke late last week.
"It is true," the young star tweeted to a fan, offering a very brief explanation. "We have a lot going on right now we decided it would be for the best. What's meant to be will always be."
While a source told Us Weekly distance was a factor in the breakup, Brielle's famous mama appeared on Watch What Happens Live!, where she elaborated a touch more on the root cause.
"So, Brielle just turned 21," Kim pointed out. "That's exactly what happened, I think." While Kopech has been busy with baseball training, Brielle has been living a full life back home.
BREAKING: Legendary French Coach, Henri Michel Is Dead
Former France coach and legendary manager of French Lique 1 side Nantes, Henri Michel is dead. He died at the age of 70. French Football Federation wrote on Twitter: “Henri Michel, former player and coach, died this morning at the age of 70.” Aside coaching the France national team between 1984 and 1988, he had […]
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Chipley’s Lady Tigers defeated Franklin County in volleyball on Thursday.
Scores for the varsity game were: 25-6, 25-13, 25-5.
In school (and in life), everyone learns things that aren't really controversial -- we all just kind of accept them as is, content in our knowledge of how the world works. But sometimes (a lot of times, really), the things we all accept as true aren't as simple as they seem, or are just plain wrong. You probably believe a lot of the following things, but unfortunately they're just not true.
Individual student awards and scholarships were presented and a 2008 graduate of the program was honored at the 35th annual Educational Development Program awards ceremony held recently at the Williams Center Multipurpose Room at the State University of New York at Fredonia.
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PRAGUE (AP) - Czech airline Travel Service says it has acquired a majority stake in the national carrier, Czech Airlines, known as CSA.
Travel Service, the Czech Republic's biggest carrier, says it has reached a deal with the Czech state and Korean Air to buy their CSA stakes.
Travel Service had a 34 percent stake, while Korean Air acquired a 44 percent share from the government in 2013. The government still had almost 20 percent.
The sale of the state's stake still depends on approval by an anti-monopoly office.
The transaction gives Travel Service a 97.74 percent stake.
Travel Service operates regular flights under the name Smart Wings, as well as charter flights and private flights.
The CEFC China Energy Company has almost a 50 percent stake in the airline.
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The agent of Arsenal striker Lucas Perez is 'hopeful' a deal can be struck for the Spaniard to return to Deportivo La Coruna.
Out-of-favour forward Perez arrived at the Emirates last summer from the Liga side but made only 11 appearances in the Premier League in his first season in london.
The 28-year-old is desperate for a move away to reignite his career, with Deportivo his preferred destination.
And his representative, Rodrigo Fernandez Lovelle, believes the offer his ex-club have made is a 'great deal' for the Gunners.
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He told Sky Sports: "I think the £10.9m that Deportivo have offered is a great deal. Deportivo received £12.7m when they sold him to them last summer.
"They are giving everything to make this transfer possible. Lucas wants to play but he has a contract with Arsenal.
"I am hopeful an agreement can be reached."
CLEVELAND — Authorities say recovery efforts are resuming in the search for a small plane carrying six people that disappeared over Lake Erie, near Cleveland.
The city of Cleveland said Monday morning that weather conditions are favourable for searching, with light winds and fairly calm waters. Seven vessels and four dive teams are taking part in waters 35-45 feet deep.
The city says there have been multiple reports of debris washing ashore east of Burke Lakefront Airport, where a plane carrying a family of four and two neighbours departed late Thursday. Police say they have confirmed that a bag recovered Sunday was from the aircraft. No details have been released. It was found near a private harbour in a small lakeside community.
A group of states led by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Friday urged the U.S. Department of Labor to do away with an Obama administration rule requiring greater disclosure from companies when they seek advice from outside lawyers on how to respond to unionizing campaigns.
The so-called persuader rule has been on hold since a federal judge in Texas blocked it last year. The labor department in June called for public comments on whether to withdraw it.
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The Alices stay undefeated in the conference and guarantee at least a share of the league title with a 56-10 win over Mt. Carmel.
Catch 44Blitz every Friday night at 10 p.m. on CBS44.
Follow game updates with the hashtag “#44Blitz” alongside sports reporter Nick Ruffolo at @NRuffolo44News and sports director JoJo Gentry at @JGentry44News.
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Sophomore outfielder Seth Beer (Suwanee, Ga.) was named a second-team All-American by NCBWA on Wednesday. It was the second year in a row Beer earned All-America honors from NCBWA, as he was a first-team All-American as a freshman in 2016.
As a Dick Howser Trophy semifinalist in 2017, Beer hit .298 with 51 runs, 17 doubles, a triple, 16 homers, 53 RBIs, a .606 slugging percentage, .478 on-base percentage, school-record-tying 64 walks, 14 hit-by-pitches and two steals in 63 games.
In his two-year career at Clemson, he is hitting .333 with a .506 on-base percentage in 125 games. He has 30 doubles, a triple, 34 homers, 123 RBIs, 108 runs, 126 walks, 29 hit-by-pitches and three steals.
Beer is the second Tiger to earn All-America honors in 2017, joining fellow outfielder Reed Rohlman.
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Alexsandro Mercado, 36, was apprehended without incident in the 100 Block of Bridge Street in Catasauqua. Mercado was wanted by Northampton County Adult Probation for allegedly violating his conditions of supervision. His original charges were driving under the influence of a controlled substance. Mercado also had an active arrest warrant out of the Easton Police Department on charges of receiving stolen property and theft by deception. He was sent to NCP and awaits disposition on his cases.
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama says scammers are calling and representing themselves as BCBS employees.
The calls are coming from different phone numbers nationwide—including some from Canada.
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They are asking the public to remain vigilant and protect their personal information against these scammers.
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TOKYO, April 20 Western Digital Corp, the U.S. partner of Toshiba Corp in a semiconductor venture, is in talks with state-backed fund Innovation Network Corp of Japan (INCJ) and the Development Bank of Japan and would consider a joint bid with them for the chip business, a senior official said on Thursday.
Western Digital, which operates a chip plant with financially strapped Toshiba in Japan, has discussed antitrust issues with Toshiba and both agreed that they shouldn't be an obstacle to a Western Digital bid, Mark Long, chief financial officer and chief strategy officer, told Reuters in an interview.
Toshiba, which expects to book a net loss of $9 billion for the business year that began this month, is selling most or all of the prized chip unit to fill a vast balance sheet hole left its U.S. nuclear unit Westinghouse Electric Co, which filed for U.S. bankruptcy protection from creditors last month. (Reporting by Makiko Yamazaki; Editing by William Mallard)
Conte led Chelsea to the Premier League title last season in his debut campaign in the Premier League.
The Italian coach has won the top flight in each of his four years as manager at club level.
But a demoralising 3-2 defeat to Burnley on Saturday has raised questions over the mood at Chelsea.
Conte has been very vocal this summer about his need to strengthen his options with Champions League football to contend with.
To the untrained eye, it looks like you're just hove off.
But to a sleep expert like Dr. Sheila Garland, you're recharging your brain the best way you can: by taking a nap.
Unless, of course, you happen to be napping wrong.
In the final installment of our #HoveOff series, Dr. Garland taps her vast nap-knowledge for three tips on how to get more rest our of your nap.
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Researchers at the Alfred Wegener Institute, Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research took core samples from across the Arctic and found up to 12,000 pieces of microplastic particles per liter of sea ice—as many as three times higher than levels in previous studies. They found fragments of packaging, paints, nylon, polyester and the cellulose acetate found in cigarette filters in every sample they took in 2014 and 2015. The scientists believe the plastic drifts to the Arctic because of ocean currents, and considering an estimated 8 million metric tons of plastic end up in our oceans each year (in addition to the estimated 150 million metric tons already there), there’s a lot of plastic to end up in the Arctic.
Currently only 9% of the world’s plastic is recycled, with single-use plastics like plastic bags, food packaging, and straws being the worst offenders. So skip the straws, bring your own bag, and hope that this machine can make a dent in this growing problem.
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The Giants said goodbye to one of their tight ends last week, but made sure they had their starter back.
Via Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com, the Giants have re-signed three of their exclusive rights free agents, including starting tight end Will Tye.
They also retained tight end Matt LaCosse and defensive tackle Robert Thomas, but informed fullback Nikita Whitlock and wide receiver Ben Edwards they would not be offered contracts.
Tye started 10 games last year, and had a solid 48 receptions for 395 yards and a touchdown.
The Giants still probably need to add a tight end to the depth chart, after letting Larry Donnell know they weren’t interested in bringing him back.
Whitlock spent last year on injured reserve after Lisfranc surgery, and had an otherwise eventful year. He served a 10-game suspension for violating the league’s PED policy, and was also the victim of a burglary in which his home was vandalized with swastikas and racial epithets.
A police officer has been taken to hospital after being knocked unconscious in a graveyard as he was assaulted by a group of people.
Kent Police said the officer was attacked in the Ramsgate graveyard at about 10pm on Friday.
Officers launched a search of the area near Manston Road with help from a police helicopter after the incident.
We are currently in the area of Manston Road, #Ramsgate, after a police officer was knocked unconscious in a graveyard. He has been taken to hospital as a precaution and we are currently carrying out searches to find those responsible. — Kent Police (UK) (@kent_police) February 3, 2018
The force said: “The officer is reported to have been knocked unconscious after being assaulted by a group of people in a graveyard at about 9.50pm.
“He was treated at the scene for a head injury and has been taken to a local hospital as a precaution.
“We are carrying out searches of the local area and are being assisted by the National Police Air Service helicopter.”
No arrests have been made.
Sadiq Khan (L) looks on as Theresa May speaks at the unveiling of the statue of suffragist leader Millicent Fawcett in Parliament Square in London, Britain, Apr. 24, 2018. EPA-EFE/ANDY RAIN
People gather to watch the unveiling of the statue of suffragist leader Millicent Fawcett in Parliament Square in London, Britain, Apr. 24, 2018. EPA-EFE/ANDY RAIN
People gather around the statue of suffragist leader Millicent Fawcett following its unveiling in Parliament Square in London, Britain, Apr. 24, 2018. EPA-EFE/ANDY RAIN
London on Tuesday paid tribute to historic suffragette activist Millicent Fawcett with a statue in Parliament Square, making her the first woman to be displayed in a space that is reserved for the commemoration of people who made an indelible mark on world history.
Fawcett, (1847-1929), was a feminist who campaigned tirelessly to achieve women's right to vote and now stands beside 11 men, including Winston Churchill, Gandhi, Nelson Mandela and Abraham Lincoln.
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The next time you wander into Sammy's Wood-Fired Pizza for a burrata and pesto pie, indulge in a shrimp-filled bucket at Rockin' Baja Lobster, or decide to splurge on beef tenderloin at George's at the Cove, don't be surprised to see an added charge when your check arrives. Girding for the second minimum wage hike in six months and the fourth in 2-½ years, many of San Diego's full-service restaurants are introducing for the first time an average surcharge of 3 percent of the meal's cost to help cover increased labor expenses that some operators say amount to hundreds of thousands of dollars in a single year.
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Sarasota Memorial Health Care System recently became one of just 39 organizations to win Gallup’s global Great Workplace Award. The award honors the world’s best workplaces for creating an environment and culture that inspires employee commitment and engagement. To qualify for the award, organizations must achieve a high, qualifying response rate on Gallup’s 2017 employee engagement survey and a score that places them near the top of organizations in Gallup's global database. They also must demonstrate how their engagement approach improves performance outcomes.
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The Department of Justice and the FBI are launching a civil right investigation into the deadly events at a White Nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia. CNN's Brian Todd reports.
The Red Hot Chili Peppers perform as the final headliner at BottleRock 2016 in Napa, Calif. on Sunday, May 29, 2016.
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WARSAW, Poland (AP) — A Warsaw governor has taken steps to prevent a planned far-right protest outside the Israeli Embassy by banning traffic in the area, citing security concerns.
Right-wing groups have called the protest for late Wednesday amid a spat between Poland and Israel over pending Polish legislation that would outlaw blaming Poland for Holocaust crimes committed by Nazi Germany.
Israel has vehemently protested the law saying its unclear wording would stifle historic research and truth.
Warsaw regional governor Zdzislaw Sipera said Wednesday that for security reasons he is banning traffic around the embassy until Feb.5., except for residents and city services, to prevent protesters from gathering.
He said the embassy has expressed security concerns ahead of the protest.
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union's top five economies are warning the United States that its massive tax overhaul could contravene some of its international obligations and risks "having a major distortive impact on international trade."
In a letter to U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin, the finance ministers of Germany, France, Britain, Italy and Spain wrote they had "significant concerns" about three tax initiatives in particular, including the so-called base erosion and anti-abuse tax Senate bill.
In a letter seen by The Associated Press, the five wrote that "it is important that the U.S. government's rights over domestic tax policy be exercised in a way that adheres with international obligations to which it has signed-up."
Storms across the country are making travel tough for millions of people. NBC News' Janet Shamlian reports from Dallas.
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UPDATE – Law enforcement official tells AP that a man had explosive device strapped on when it exploded in New York City subway.
NEW YORK (AP) – The New York Police Department says it is responding to a report of an explosion near Times Square.
The response is centered in the area of the Port Authority bus terminal.
CBS News is reporting that one person has been injured.
It’s led to delays along some of the subway lines that pass beneath the bus terminal.
Some passengers have been evacuated as a precaution.
This is a developing story and will be updated online as more information becomes avaiiable.
The Irvine Police Department was asking for the public's help identifying three men seen on surveillance video absconding with high-end sunglasses, laptops and virtual reality equipment from multiple businesses over the weekend. Anyone with a tip can contact Detective Matt Ricci at 949-724-7189 or at [email protected]
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Fraley Festival at Carter Caves State Park
Traditional musical instruments such as the dulcimer, fiddle and guitar are used to tell stories about a life long ago along the foothills of Eastern Kentucky. The music at the Fraley Festival has not been confined to any one type. Folk, old-time, western, western swing, early country, and others are played on a regular basis at the festival. There are all sorts of musical configurations, from family bands or husband and wife duets, to people playing on stage who just met each other a few minutes ago in the parking lot.
Wednesday night is a free “jamming in the round” session at the Recreation Shelter House in the campground. Concerts will be held in the Park Amphitheatre on Thursday evening, Friday afternoon & evening, and Saturday afternoon & evening. Concert fees range from $4-$10. A $25 weekend pass is available which admits you to all the concerts and jam sessions.
For more information call (800) 325-0059 or visit fraleyfestival.com
The Barrie Legion will commemorate the D-Day invasion with a parade at their hall at Ferris Lane and Cundles Road June 3.
The parade is in remembrance of the Allied invasion of occupied Normandy, France on June 6, 1944.
More than 420,000 Allied and German troops were killed in the invasion, including 18,700 Canadians killed and wounded.
Steve Glover, spokesperson for the legion, said Second World War veterans have been invited to the annual event.
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PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A Maine high school student who fled his native Zambia says the experience of participating in a national spoken poetry competition was “heaven” even though he didn’t advance.
Deering High School junior Allan Monga had to go to court to become one of 53 participants Tuesday in the national Poetry Out Loud competition in Washington, D.C.
U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree, who championed his cause, said the asylum seeker learned about “persisting through challenges to chase your dreams.”
A federal judge allowed the 19-year-old Monga to participate in the competition hosted by the National Endowment for the Arts. The NEA originally prohibited Monga from competing because he hasn’t been granted legal asylum.
Monga told the Portland Press Herald that, “Just being here and experiencing this was like heaven.”
Police in Las Vegas are scheduled to release more records about the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history.
The release of the materials has been promised for noon Wednesday.
Courts ordered the release of public records including police body-camera video, dispatch logs, witness accounts and officer reports from the Oct. 1 shooting that killed 58 people and injured hundreds on the Las Vegas Strip.
Clark County Sheriff Joe Lombardo has banned comment from the department about the material.
The FBI has also declined to comment.
Both say they don’t have a motive for the attack, and that the investigation is ongoing.
They say gunman Stephen Paddock acted alone in shooting from a high-rise hotel room into an outdoor concert crowd below, and that the attack had no link to international terrorism.
In the fourth quarter of 2017, the only two OECD countries with a better-than-average wage growth were Canada and France. At the other end of the spectrum, Spain, Italy and Australia all witnessed falling incomes.
The OECD said the way to help workers would be to allow them stronger union representation as well as ensuring more investment in skills and education.
Azerbaijan's First Vice-President Mehriban Aliyeva interviewed by Rossiya 1 channel
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Baku. 27 February. REPORT.AZ/ Azerbaijan`s First Vice-President Mehriban Aliyeva has been interviewed by Rossiya 1 television channel. Report informs, the interview was featured in weekly “Vesti nedeli” program.
Parole board release of cop killer leads to outrage. Former NYPD Lieutenant Dr. Darrin Porcher reacts on 'Fox & Friends First.'
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Jakarta: Aceh Governor Irwandi Yusuf was brought to the Corruption Eradication Commmision (KPK) head office in Jakarta for further questioning after he was caught red handed during a sting operation in Aceh last night.
KPK investigators arrested the Aceh leader, Bener Meriah Regent Ahmadi and other eight people in Aceh last night. The investigators also seized hundreds of millions of rupiah during the sting operation.
"The governor is still on the way to the KPK head office" said KPK spokesperson Febri Diansyah in Jakarta on Wednesday.Irwandi was a former commander of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM). He is currently the leader of the Aceh National Party (PNA).The 57-year-old man won the 2017 Aceh gubernatiorial election with 37.15 percent votes. He previously served as Aceh Governor from 2007-2012."We will hold a press conference in the near future," said KPK chief Agus Rahardjo in Jakarta on Tuesday.(WAH)
AUGUSTA — Maine’s Republican governor is opposing a law to prohibit certain insurers from considering a person’s status as a living organ donor.
Gov. Paul LePage voted the bill Tuesday and said it would make Maine one of the only states in the nation to prohibit life, long-term care and disability insurers from such a consideration. The bill wouldn’t apply to health insurance, which already has such protections.
The House on Thursday voted 146-0 to override LePage’s veto. The bill goes to the Senate.
Groups and insurers like the American Council of Life Insurances and Anthem, Inc. reported lobbying on the bill.
LePage said the decision to donate a kidney or other organ is commendable but carries significant health risks.
The governor also said the bill would skew insurer’s risk estimates.
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In his first public comments on the nerve agent attack, the Russian president says Moscow is ready to work with the UK government.
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ROANOKE, Va. (AP) – Law enforcement agencies across Virginia are hosting events this month for people to dispose of unneeded prescription drugs.The National Drug Take Back Day will take place at dozens of Virginia locations on April 29. The Roanoke Times reports pills and patches will be accepted, but not sharp objects such as needles and syringes.Appointments are not needed and no questions will be asked.The newspaper reports Virginians disposed of more than 22,000 pounds of prescription drugs through the program last year.Virginia is dealing with an opioid crisis that has been declared a public health emergency. Officials say addiction can start from prescription pain medication.Take back events can also help prevent drug theft.
Cessa was recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and will start Monday's game against the Mets.
Cessa will assume the active roster spot of long reliever Caleb Smith, who was optioned to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in a corresponding move. Like Smith, Cessa will more than likely be in store for a brief stay with the big club, as he's only making a spot start in place of CC Sabathia (knee), who is expected to be cleared to make his next turn in the rotation Saturday against the Red Sox once he completes another bullpen session. Though Cessa will draw a favorable matchup against the non-contending Mets, he can't be used with much confidence as a streaming option after supplying a 4.83 ERA and 1.48 WHIP over nine appearances (four starts) with the Yankees earlier this season.
But at least one prominent local thinks the late cultural icon would have cringed at his 28,000-square-foot, 20-story likeness plastered on a downtown building. Writing for the Montreal Gazette, writer Bill Brownstein called the massive mural an "ill-fitting tributea that feels so wrong."
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How Was RAW Viewership With Bayley Vs. Charlotte In The Main Event?
How Was RAW Viewership With Bayley Vs. Charlotte In The Main Event?
– According ShowBuzz Daily, last night’s WWE RAW episode, featuring the Festival of Friendship and Bayley winning the RAW Women’s Title from Charlotte Flair in the main event, drew 3.087 million viewers.
This number is down 0.9% from last week’s 3.115 million viewers.
* First hour drew 3.199 million viewers
* Second hour drew 3.153 million viewers
* Final hour drew 2.909 million viewers
RAW was #3 on cable behind The O’Reilly Factor and Tucker Carlson.
Previous weeks:
January 16th: 3.271 million viewers
January 23rd: 3.292 million viewers
January 30th: 3.615 million viewers
February 6th: 3.115 million viewers
February 13th: 3.087 million viewers
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Gigi Buffon congratulated every member of the Napoli team after the full-time whistle last night.
He'll be sorely missed once he retires.
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Jack Frost was out in force in Stornoway on Friday evening for the town’s much anticipated Christmas Lights Switch On.
Despite the bitter weather a throng of people turned out to the event to welcome the official beginning of the festive season in town.
Santa turned up in his boat-sleigh escorted by flaming torch bearers and was soon out and about amongst the crowds to greet the little ones who had turned out to see him.
Music from the Salvation Army band and dancing from Lynne Maclean and Kirsty Anderson dancers entertained the crowd.
Then the countdown got underway to light up the town Christmas tree, and these didn’t disappoint, there were plenty of ohhhs and wows as the twinkling tree came to life and the lights were complemented by some stunning fireworks over at Cuddy Point.
Christmas has come to the Isles, see more of the coverage of the night in this week’s Stornoway Gazette out on Thursday, December 14th.
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenya's president says his government will spare no effort to recover all of the millions of dollars lost to a corruption scandal as diplomats representing 18 Western countries including the United States urge strong action against graft.
President Uhuru Kenyatta says "there will be no mercy for the thieves."
Kenyatta spoke a day after 24 officials were charged with corruption-related offenses in a probe linked to the alleged diversion of nearly $80 million.
The president, who won a second term last year, has been criticized for not acting against corrupt officials despite numerous vows to crack down.
In a statement, the diplomats urge strong political leadership and zero tolerance of corruption.
Kenya is ranked 143th out of 180 states by Transparency International
SANTIAGO (Reuters) - Lider, Wal-Mart Stores Inc's main supermarket chain in Chile, has signed a new work contract with its employees, averting a possible strike, the union said on Monday.
After weeks of negotiations, the 16,500-member Lider Inter-Company Union (SIL) voted to accept the company's latest offer. While the workers had voted to walk off in late July, they kept working while union leaders and company representatives attempted to negotiate a deal.
"The document ... is expected to be signed on Wednesday," SIL said in a statement.
Walmart Chile, Wal-Mart's Chile subsidiary, operates 380 stores in the South American country, largely under the Lider brand.
The company could not immediately be reached for comment.
TAMPA, Fla. - Detectives in Florida said they've found a woman safe after she was seen on a surveillance video falling from a moving SUV.
Hillsborough County sheriff's officials said in a Tuesday news release that the 21-year-old woman had suffered road rash but had not sought medical attention. She told investigators that she fell out after leaning against a previously damaged door.
The woman had been riding with her boyfriend, his sister and the sister's 1-year-old son. They told authorities they had just left a nearby Walmart.
The Monday afternoon incident was captured on surveillance video at an intersection near the University of South Florida in Tampa. The woman appeared to be unconscious after the fall, which prompted the search for her.
Detectives have categorized the case as an accidental injury. No charges are expected.
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April 28 FIFA audit and compliance committee member Richard Lai was provisionally suspended by the chairman of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Disciplinary and Ethics Committee on Friday after the Guam official pleaded guilty to charges of fraud.
Lai, who has been president of the Guam Football Association since 2001, pleaded guilty to charges that he took close to $1 million in bribes in exchange for using his influence within the FIFA and agreed to pay $1.1 million as part of the plea.
"The Chairman...has provisionally suspended Richard Lai from football with immediate effect under the AFC's Disciplinary and Ethics Code following Mr Lai's guilty plea to charges relating to fraud at a court appearance in Brooklyn, New York on Thursday evening," the confederation said in a statement.
"The AFC will make no further comment until the investigation process is completed," it added. (Reporting by Aditi Prakash in Bengaluru)
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CHENNAI: Anguished over the Centre’s move to close down the Ordnance Clothing Factory (OCF) at Avadi, near Chennai, a delegation of employees called on DMK working president MK Stalin on Friday.
They submitted a memorandum to him explaining the issue at length and the steps to be taken to save the factory which provides employment to nearly 2,200 workers.
The representatives appealed to Stalin to take up the issue with the Prime Minister so that the move to close down the unit could be stopped.
“They requested our leader to take up the issue with the Prime Minister because closure of Ordnance Clothing Factorywill render the employees jobless and deprive them of their livelihood,” said M Shanmugam, general secretary, LPF, who was present during the meeting.
He said the Centre has been adopting a ‘biased approach’ in the matter as a select group of labourers of the clothing unit have been ordered to be accommodated at the Heavy Vehicles Factory while the fate of the remaining workers is uncertain.
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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The Fourth of July unfortunately started off with a bang for one Indianapolis homeowner on the west side.
A driver hit the home of Tom Kestler at Falcon and 30th Street around 2 a.m. The crash left a huge hole in the side of the house, and it destroyed many of his belongings in the bedroom.
"Yeah the force of the impact put the computer chair into a desk and it's two feet off of the ground embedded into the desk. Every item in the house or in the bedroom is basically destroyed,” Kestler said.
Also, his two cats are now missing.
Witnesses say the driver tried to flee, and he was later located several blocks away parked in a driveway. Police arrested the driver.
The homeowner says this isn’t the first time this a car has crashed into his home—it happened about two years ago as well.
“Just so many accidents here that we'd like to see something done where there's a barricade or guard rail or something,” Kestler said.
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Israel has cancelled plans to expel African migrants who entered the Jewish state illegally after failing to find a country willing to host them, the government said on Tuesday.
The plan had targeted some 42,000 migrants of Eritrean and Sudanese origin currently living in Israel.
Government legal advisers informed the Supreme Court of the plan’s cancellation after certain unspecified countries refused to host the migrants, sources close to the government said.
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Colonial Heights Police need your help to identify a man they say stole from a Shell gas station.
Police say the suspect entered the store located in the 400 block of Southpark Boulevard on Wednesday, went behind the counter and stole several cartons of Newport and Camel-brand cigarettes.
He came back again and stole more cigarettes of the same brands, as well as cash.
Police released surveillance photos of the suspect and included the following description: "The suspect is a black male and was wearing dark-colored pants, dark-colored shoes, white t-shirt, and black gloves with the words 'Mechanix Gloves' written in white."
If you can help identify the suspect, call Crime Solvers at 804-748-0660.
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NEW YORK (AP) — A New York City bartender’s on-screen antics and big bets while competing on “Jeopardy!” are winning him cash to go along with a cult following.
By the end of Thursday’s show, Austin Rogers had won eight days in a row and more than $300,000. “Jeopardy!” says that total put him at fifth on the show’s list of all-time regular season money winners. Rogers has done it while sporting wild hair and a bushy beard and making animated gestures after correct answers.
He’s also making big wagers. Rogers won a whopping $34,000 bet on the show’s “Final Jeopardy” segment Tuesday.
Fans are singing his praises on Twitter by using the hashtag #AustinOnJeopardy.
Rogers tells “Good Morning America” that the secret to his success is uncovering patterns in clues by watching hundreds of “Jeopardy!” episodes.
Austin's win gives him an 8-day total of $306,900. He is now #5 on the regular season all-time money winners list! https://t.co/2H4xpCgezv pic.twitter.com/37aedZ6u21 — Jeopardy! (@Jeopardy) October 6, 2017
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A Bismarck man accused of terrorizing and sending child pornography is facing new charges.
The Bismarck Tribune reports that 50-year-old Curtis McGarvey was charged Friday with six counts of promoting a sexual performance of a minor, promoting obscenity and stalking.
Authorities say new information from the investigation showed that McGarvey planted covert cameras in his residence and stalked an underage girl.
McGarvey faces numerous charges from the original case, including nine counts of promoting obscenity, child neglect and terrorizing. The terrorizing charge is connected to a bomb threat at a high school banquet.
Justin Vinje, McGarvey’s attorney, says his client maintains his innocence and they “have yet to receive any materials to back up” the charges.
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Presidential Commission to probe activities of Mihin Lanka and Sri Lankan Airlines has gazetted last night, President Maithripala Sirisena told at a rally in Hettipola
The firm set a $91.00 price target on the stock. Evercore ISI's target price suggests a potential upside of 5.61% from the company's previous close.
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I’m writing this on the morning of July 3. Most of you won’t read it until the mail delivers your newspaper July 5, or later. So by then my prediction may have been proven terribly wrong, but I’m going to make it anyway.
Gunnison’s Fourth of July celebration, including our traditional fireworks display, will go off with a bang. It’ll be a big hit, with huge, festive crowds.
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Teachers have a hard and often under-appreciated job educating, mentoring, cheerleading, encouraging and providing for their students, often without much acknowledgement. But Hollywood has long taken notice and celebrated some of these everyday heroes in some pretty fantastic films. In honor of the 30th anniversary of "Stand and Deliver," which hit theaters on March 11, 1988, Wonderwall.com is taking a look at the best teacher movies starting with the 1988 classic itself. "Stand and Deliver" stars iconic actor Edward James Olmos as Jaime Escalante -- a real-life high school math teacher who invested in his students and gave them the skills to succeed at AP calculus. "Stand and Deliver" is considered one of the best films of all time and was added to the Library of Congress' National Film Registry in 2011. Edward also was nominated for an Academy Award for his gripping performance. Keep reading to see what other films about teachers made the list...
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The township will begin a three-year electric aggregation program with FirstEnergy Solutions starting in May.
Austintown's previous six-year program had rates that varied month by month, but FirstEnergy's has a fixed rate of 5.13 cents per kilowatt hour.
According to a news release, residents and small businesses can expect a mailer from the township detailing the program. Residents can opt out of the program within 21 days of the first billing period.
People with questions about the program can call FirstEnergy Solutions at 866-636-3749.
Thunder Bay Police are seeking the public's help as they search for a missing man.
Michael Giguere, 48, was last seen on March 31 at the Nights Inn on MacDougall Street in Thunder Bay.
Michael Giguere
In a media release, police say there is concern for his safety, as Giguere requires daily medication.
He's described as being five feet and 10 inches tall, about 200 pounds, and having short brown hair and brown eyes.
He may have a goatee, and was last seen wearing a green rain jacket and hat.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 807-684-1200.
Bpost delivers on debut and Fresenius enjoys the benefits of IG status Two corporate bond issuers from opposite ends of the ratings spectrum found similar success with new bonds on Wednesday. The seven and eight year tenors found favour with investors looking to put new cash inflows to work.
A fight has erupted between Somalia's security forces established for disarming within the city of Mogadishu and armed military officers at the Tarabunka junction area in Mogadishu.
The military officers who were within the city arms resisted an order to disarm them and this has led to the fight between the two sides.
A witness in the area told Radio Dalsan that one business lady was confirmed dead and three officers from both sides were injured.
On another note, there was a land dispute in the area for the last two days which escalated to a fight that involved some government security officers. This has, in turn, lead to stop the movement of people and business in the area.
Multiple people were shot at a UPS warehouse in San Francisco on Wednesday morning, US media reported. San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) said it is responding to the shooting which took place in the Potrero Hill neighbourhood.
The SFPD asked residents to avoid the area and shelter in place.
“We are at the scene of a shooting that occurred near 17th & Vermont. Please avoid the area, expect street closures and traffic delays,” San Francisco Police Department wrote on Twitter.
#SFPD PIO is responding out to the scene. Media staging area will be at 17th and Potrero Ave. pic.twitter.com/HabDSp32xi — San Francisco Police (@SFPD) June 14, 2017
“SFPD is asking people in the area to shelter in place. SFPD will advise when the shelter in place has been lifted,” it added.
According to reports, many people were seen being evacuated by the police out of the warehouse.
They were taken to Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital for treatment.
(This is a developing story. Check back for updates)
OTTAWA — The House of Commons has unanimously adopted a motion blaming Russia for what it calls a despicable nerve gas attack in Britain.
Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia’s Freeland’s motion says Russia is showing a total disregard for the rules of the international order.
Former double agent Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia were found unconscious on a bench in the city of Salisbury two weeks ago, the victims of what the British government says was a Russian nerve agent.
British and Russia has engaged in tit-for-tat expulsions of diplomats over the attack.
Freeland’s motion calls on Russia to co-operate with British investigators and says Canada stands in solidarity with Britain.
The motion calls on the House to recognize that the Russian state “bears responsibility” for the attack.
Moscow has denied involvement in the incident, which also injured a British police officer.
Skripal and his daughter remain critically ill in hospital, while the policeman is recovering.
Former Clinton chief strategist Mark Penn says fired FBI official Andrew McCabe's statement sounded like it was written by a political strategist, not a lawyer.
Having been a founder member of Stratfords of the World, formerly Sister Cities, I was delighted that the 2016 reunion in Stratford-upon-Avon coincided with such an important birthday celebration. The town council was pleased to welcome fellow Stratfordians from around the world, including Australia, New Zealand, Canada and America, for such a memorable and convivial time.
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Zinc trading range for the day is 168.8-178.4.Zinc prices gained amid as receding worries about demand and expectations of tighter supplies.Stocks in exchange warehouses and elsewhere totalling nearly 2 million tonnes or about seven weeks of usage are potentially negative for zinc.China imported about 1.6 million tonnes of zinc-in-concentrate in 2015, with 6.2 million tonnes of zinc production.SELL ZINC JAN @ 174.80 SL 176 TGT 173.20-171.80. MCX.
The U.N. Security Council is urging key players in Guinea-Bissau to implement a road map to resolve the political crisis in the country that political leaders agreed to on Sept. 10.
Council members stressed "the urgent need to ensure an inclusive dialogue among key national actors to ensure effective functioning of the government."
The council statement followed a briefing Tuesday by U.N. envoy Modibo Ibrahim Toure, who said that "despite the political crisis, Guinea-Bissau's economic performance has been remarkable."
He said the economy is estimated to have expanded by 5 per cent in 2016, reflecting a bumper cashew harvest, the country's main export.
Maharashtra based startups have received a total funding of USD 285 million in 2016, registering a 42.4 per cent decline in value terms, says a report. According to the News Corp VCCEdge's latest report focused on startup funding in Maharashtra, 2016 witnessed 219 deals worth USD 285 million as against 282 transactions worth USD 496 million in 2015, a drop of 22.3 per cent in the number of deals and 42.4 per cent in terms of deal value.
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Despite the untold millions of dollars it costs to produce Game of Thrones, it turns out the HBO show’s costume designer shops at IKEA just like the rest of us.
During a talk at the Getty Museum event in Los Angeles last year, head costume designer Michele Clapton revealed that the capes worn by the Night's Watch are actually just sheepskin rugs from IKEA, which anyone can purchase for $79.
In typical IKEA fashion, the company decided to release its own instructions, so you too can turn your sheepskin rug into a cape.
Clapton reveals in the talk that their process is much more complicated than just cutting a hole in the center, but still, props to IKEA for finding a smart way to relate one of its products to the show.
"We take anything we can; we cut and we shave them and then we added strong leather straps," Clapton said about the rugs. “I want the audience to almost smell the costumes."
California man sentenced for baby kidnap and killing
LONG BEACH, Calif. (AP) — A California man was sentenced to nearly 142 years to life in state prison for kidnapping and murdering a 3-week-old girl, attempting to kill the baby's parents and uncle, and a separate attack.
City News Service reports 32-year-old Anthony Ray McCall was sentenced Monday for his role in a scheme by a female friend to get a newborn because she falsely told a boyfriend she was pregnant.
Eliza De La Cruz was taken and her parents and uncle were shot in Long Beach in 2015. The baby was found dead near San Diego the next day as news of the abduction spread. The following month, a woman was in another attempt to get a child.
Giseleangelique Rene D'Milian was sentenced in January to 25 years to life in prison.
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USD/CAD: Loonie Trading A Tad Higher In The Asian Session
For the 24 hours to 23:00 GMT, the USD marginally rose against the CAD and closed at 1.3073.
In the Asian session, at GMT0400, the pair is trading at 1.3069, with the USD trading slightly lower from yesterday’s close.
The pair is expected to find support at 1.3025, and a fall through could take it to the next support level of 1.2982. The pair is expected to find its first resistance at 1.3109, and a rise through could take it to the next resistance level of 1.3150.
This afternoon will bring a crucial Canadian release, namely existing home sales for January.
The currency pair is showing convergence with its 20 Hr and 50 Hr moving averages.
The Humboldt Broncos held a news conference on July 3 at Elgar Petersen Arena to introduce new head coach and general manager Nathan Oystrick.
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MORRIS, Minn. — A 94-year-old Minnesota man who lost his wife to cancer in 2016 built an in-group pool in his backyard for children in his neighborhood.
After 66 years of marriage, Keith Davison’s wife died last year, according to KARE 11. Lonely, Davison decided to do something unique to fill his time.
This past spring, the retired judge had the 32 feet long, 9 feet deep in-ground pool built in his backyard.
In July, the pool opened — and kids from all over the neighborhood came to swim.
“I knew they’d come,” Davison said.
Davison, who has three adult children and no grandchildren, sits in a lawn chair beside the pool and enjoys the moment.
“I’m not sitting by myself looking at the walls,” Davison says. “What else would you think of doing where you could have a whole bunch of kids over every afternoon?”
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Thunderstorm, lightening and floods triggered by heavy rainfall has claimed almost 71 lives in between 22nd - 30th May, 2018 in different states across India.
LONDON — Britain’s High Court has dismissed a lawsuit against an IVF clinic by a man who says his ex-wife forged his signature to conceive a child using an egg fertilized with his sperm.
A judge said the clinic hadn’t been negligent, but slammed the “desperate, dishonest” behaviour of the man’s former wife.
The man, identified only as ARB, says his ex-wife forged his name on a consent-to-thaw form for an embryo the couple had frozen before their split.
The embryo was transplanted at a London clinic in October 2010 and a daughter born the following summer.
ARB sued, seeking damages to cover the cost of the child’s upkeep.
Judge Robert Jay ruled in the clinic’s favour Friday but said his judgment was “a complete personal and moral vindication for ARB.”
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The National Seniors Championship scheduled for July 15 at Parc Rayne Inn, Houston is fast approaching. It is now crunch time for the athletes and the bodybuilding federation.
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A Gadsden man involved in a pursuit with the Steele Police Department died Sunday after the car he was driving overturned down an embankment, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.
Lavarius Donte Jones, 22, was a driving a 2014 Chevrolet Camaro when it left the roadway on U.S. 231 and overturned down an embankment, troopers said. Jones was not wearing a seatbelt. He died on the way to the hospital, troopers said.
The crash happened at 4:26 p.m. Sunday.
At the time of the crash, he was refusing to stop for the Steele Police Department, troopers said.
The crash happened one mile south of Oneonta, trooper said. Additional details about the crash were not immediately available.
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Authorities are investigating after a person was shot dead Tuesday evening.
Officials said the shooting happened in the 3600 block of North Glen Arm Road just after 6:30 p.m.
No suspect information has been released at this time.
WISH-TV currently has a crew headed to the scene.
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GREER, S.C. (WSPA) — Sheriff’s deputies responded late Sunday night to a robbery at a Greer gas station.
Dispatch confirms that the robbery was reported at the Li’l Cricket on Highway 101.
We’re working to get more information on the incident.
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Hidden in the hills of western India lies an ancient temple, carved into the rock face more than a thousand years ago. Towering at more than 65 feet tall, it’s a feat of engineering that remains remarkable to this day. But how did the builders create such a staggering work of art? The answer will blow you away.
Few places on Earth have a history as rich or as diverse as India. Over the centuries, many different cultures and dynasties have left their mark on the country, resulting in a landscape littered with architectural gems. And from the famous domes of the Taj Mahal to the pink-tinted city of Jaipur, many of those still draw millions of tourists to this day.
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But it is over in the western state of Maharashtra that one of India’s most incredible treasures lies. Set in the Charanandri Hills some 18 miles outside the city of Aurangabad, Ellora is home to a sprawling network of cave temples – one of the most extensive of its kind in the whole world.
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(AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar). In this Monday, May 28, 2018 photo, Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Elias Diaz throws to first after getting the force out at home plate as Chicago Cubs' Anthony Rizzo slides in hard during the eighth inning of a baseball game in ...
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Boston Red Sox starter Brian Johnson left Wednesday night's game against the Philadelphia Phillies in the third inning with discomfort in his left shoulder.
He will be re-evaluated on Friday in Boston.
Johnson said he started to feel tightness during warm-ups and came out of the game as a precaution. After two strong innings, Johnson lost a lot of velocity on his pitches, leading to the Phillies' only offensive outburst of the game in the third inning.
Right-hander Hector Velazquez, who had been recalled prior to the game, was pressed into emergency duty when Johnson left. After getting hammered in his first major league appearance in May, Velazquez was solid against the Phillies, allowing just one hit and two walks in 3⅓ scoreless innings and earning his first big league victory as the Red Sox won 7-3.
Johnson is 2-0 with a 4.29 ERA for the Red Sox this year.
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A northwest Iowa woman who tried to have her boyfriend claim a $250,000 lottery prize has been given probation.
21-year-old Ashley Bosler was given two years of probation at her sentencing Monday in Storm Lake.
Bosler also was given a deferred judgment, which means the conviction will be removed from her record if she successfully completes probation.
She’d pleaded guilty to theft of a lottery ticket or share.
Prosecutors have said Bosler was working at a convenience store when she found a winning ticket by scratching off a corner and scanning the bar code that confirmed it was a $250,000 prize winner.
Prosecutors say she was 20 at the time – too young to play the game – so her boyfriend tried unsuccessfully to claim the prize.
An Aberdeen road remains closed this morning due to extended construction works.
Commuters are advised that the existing road closure of Dyce Drive is set to continue for an undetermined period of time.
The road had been due to open this morning as part of a week-long closure but extended construction work delayed the road reopening.
However, a temporary traffic management order by the council said the road was originally due to be shut until 10pm on December 17.
As part of the construction work around the £333 million new Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre, a diversion is in place to allow for the full closure of Dyce Drive between Wellheads Drive and the A96.
A spokesperson for Robertson said: ‘The reopening of Dyce Drive has unfortunately had to be postponed due to the snow. We will issue updates in due course. The safety of road users and pedestrians remains our priority.’
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Holocaust survivor Israel Kristal, who last year was recognised by Guinness World Records as the world's oldest living man, died in Israel on Friday, aged 113, local news media reports said.
Guinness said Kristal was born in Poland on Sept. 15, 1903, and survived the Auschwitz death camp, where his first wife, two children and other family members were killed by the Nazis. He married again after the war and moved to Israel in 1950.
Kristal was awarded a Guinness certificate as the world's oldest man on March 11, 2016, when he was 112 years and 178 days old. He died on Friday in the northern port city of Haifa aged 113 years and 330 days, Israeli reports said.
Jeanne Calment, a French woman, had the longest confirmed human lifespan, according to Guinness. She died in 1997 at the age of 122.
Twin sisters have been ordered to pay restitution and complete community service after vandalizing Newport’s famous Cliff Walk.
Jocelyn and Jenna Senecal pleaded no contest to misdemeanor graffiti and conspiracy charges on Wednesday. The 22-year-old East Providence residents each were ordered to pay $1,050 and complete 25 hours of community service.
The sisters turned themselves in to police in December after the department posted photos online showing them with spray paint cans at the Cliff Walk in November.
Jocelyn Senecal has apologized for her actions but says they didn’t justify the online harassment that followed.
The 3 ½-mile walk is designated as a national recreation trail and is one of Rhode Island’s most popular tourist attractions. It runs between the Atlantic Ocean and many of Newport’s most spectacular mansions.
Green algae has been cleaned from all slipways in Kerry by the council this year.
The local authority was responding to a query from Fianna Fáil Cllr Michael Cahill.
He asked about Kerry County Council’s policy on cleaning slipways, in light of the Buncrana tragedy, where five people died last year when their car slid off a pier into Lough Swilly due to green algae.
Kerry County Council says slipways in the county are scheduled to be cleaned three times a year, and all have been cleaned at least once this year; they add that all were cleaned per schedule last year.
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A FOUNDING father. A strong leader. A Singapore son. A dear friend. These epithets were in the tributes that poured in on Monday afternoon, soon after news broke that Othman Wok, a key member of Singapore's first Cabinet more than half a century ago, had died at the age of 92.
Dollar/yen had a well-defined range during 2017 and it is now heading towards the top of that range. Where will it go next? Here are two different opinions. Here is their view, courtesy of eFXnews: USD/JPY: Three Reasons For More Upside In 1H Of 2018 – BofA Merrill Bank of America Merrill Lynch FX Strategy […] The post USD/JPY: To 107 or 122? Two opinions appeared first on Forex Crunch.
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FILE - In this Sept. 26, 2017, file photo, House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer, D-Md., center, speaks to immigrant rights supporters who gathered in front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington. A spokeswoman says July 4, 2018, that Hoyer is being treated at a Washington hospital for pneumonia but is expected to recover quickly. Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File AP Photo
Sales and marketing software platforms Proxio and TourFactory will merge to form the new company Collabra Technology, the companies announced Monday. Silicon Valley-based Proxio will move to Spokane, Washington, where TourFactory is based. Proxio CEO and co-founder Janet Case will serve as Collabra Technology's CEO. TourFactory founder Anne Sperling will serve as Collabra Technology's chief visionary officer. "Putting the two companies together gives us the size, capacity and reach to take what we've done for the real estate industry and do more than that. It helps us deliver the platform into new industries where it's just as needed as this one," Case told Inman in an interview. The Proxio and TourFactory brands won't disappear. Both companies are keeping their branding and creating a new parent company. The merger closed March 15. The companies declined to disclose the financial terms of the merger. The merger came about after Proxio's and TourFactory's teams discu...
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A "devious" teenager is facing years in jail for planting a bomb on the Tube which exploded in a massive fireball, injuring 51 passengers at Parsons Green.
Iraqi asylum seeker Ahmed Hassan, 18, plotted to cause carnage in central London while pretending to engage with the anti-terrorism Prevent scheme.
He made his device with 400g of volatile "Mother of Satan" explosives packed in a bucket with 2.2kg of screwdrivers, knives, nuts and bolts.
The Board of Public Safety approved a request to update special event rules in downtown Evansville.
This comes after officials at Tropicana said they lose money when Riverside Drive is shut down for dozens of events.
Organizations and runners argued their events are important and they shouldn't suffer because Tropicana claims they are suffering.
Three changes to the rules were approved:
The individual must submit their application at least 60 days before the event.
There is no level of requirement for participants.
Only the southbound lanes of Riverside Drive will be closed for events unless the board believes more space is needed.
Lauren Artino was at the meeting today and will have more on 14 News at 4.
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The due date is upon us...that is, if Kylie Jenner really is pregnant, which we're almost absolutely 100% kinda sorta sure she is. But if so, why is she freaking out about the delivery? Also, are Camila Cabello and Shawn Mendes officially 'ship-able? Find out in our Moments of the Week!
New West Texas A&M University President Walter V. Wendler will visit West Texas and Sanford-Fritch High Schools Monday, April 17. The visit is part of Dr. Wendler's five-month, 60 town Texas panhandle tour. West Texas will host the president at 9:30 a.m. At 1:30 p.m., President Wendler will visit the high school in Fritch. He said the tour will focus on "relationship building" and provide insight for planning efforts. The tour comes as the university begins work on its next long-range strategic plan set to be completed in the fall of 2017.
Wendler was appointed WT's president in September. The tour visits are open to the public and include a presentation from the president followed by a question and answer session.
getting confirmation that a person thought to be the shooter asked another congressman if those were “Republicans or Democrats” playing.
Shortly after that the shooting began. Rep. Ron DeSantis, R-Fla., told Fox News he left just before the shooting. As he walked to his car, a man asked DeSantis if it was Republicans or Democrats practicing. About three minutes the shooting began, DeSantis said.
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Chesapeake Energy Corp. has announced plans to increase its drilling budget and rig count in 2017, saying that confidence is growing in the hard-hit energy market.
The Oklahoma City-based company said Tuesday that it would increase its capital expenditures to $1.9 billion to $2.5 billion this year. That's compared to 2016 numbers of $1.65 billion to $1.75 billion.
Chesapeake CEO Doug Lawler said in a statement that the move will "position Chesapeake for significant production and earnings growth" in 2018. Chesapeake says it plans to operate an average of 17 rigs in 2017, compared to an average of 10 rigs in 2016.
The company will release its fourth-quarter earnings report on Feb. 23. In November, Chesapeake reported a loss of $1.16 billion, or $1.54 per share, in its third-quarter results.
Even though they were born minutes apart, some San Diego twins are considered born a year apart.
(WTNH)–One of the biggest games of the year in boys’ high school basketball last season was Hillhouse against Notre Dame-West Haven. The two met in a classic SCC championship game, filling the stands at Quinnipiac’s TD Bank Sports Center in Hamden.
Some fans called that the ‘Game of the Decade.’ Now, three key players from that game are on the same team.
Hillhouse’s Christian Adams and Byron Breland III, and Notre Dame-West Haven’s Tim Dawson each transferred to Hamden Hall for this season. They’ve all reclassified as juniors, and are looking to land Division I basketball scholarship offers for college.
They’re also dealing with a heftier school workload, capitalizing on the opportunity for a great education.
News 8’s Henry Chisholm has more.
KALISPELL – The sheriff’s office has released the name of a man who died of natural causes while cycling in Glacier National Park.
Flathead Sheriff Chuck Curry says Don Graham, a 58-year-old Kalispell man, was bicycling alone on May 25. He left the Avalanche Creek Campground and went up Going to the Sun Road.
Around 10 AM, another cyclist found Graham lying unresponsive in the road, the sheriff says. The passerby tried CPR with no success, and then biked back down the road to find a ranger and call for help.
Graham was pronounced dead at the scene. He apparently collapsed about a mile up from snow plow operations, the sheriff says.
Up to 260 people have been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence in the first 10 days of December.
The majority relate to drink-driving, but there have also been positive tests for drug-driving too.
The number of arrests is an increase of almost 20 on last year's figures.
Gardaí say the arrests have been made at a number of locations around the country with many taking place in the mornings and early evening.
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HONOLULU — A former congressman from Hawaii says he's leaving the Republican Party because of President Donald Trump and the failure of fellow party members to stand up to him.
Charles Djou (duh-JOO') represented Honolulu in the U.S. House from 2010 to 2011.
He wrote in an opinion piece published in Civil Beat on Monday he's disturbed that the Republican Party under Trump has become hostile to immigration.
Djou lamented Trump's desire to launch a trade war, treatment of veterans like Sen. John McCain and recitation of conspiracy theories.
Djou says he's most disappointed by "the failure of the GOP to clearly and consistently condemn Trump's childish behaviour ." He says this leads to an "implicit ratification by the GOP of Trump's undisciplined, uninformed and unfocused leadership."
A couple from Fishers, Indiana went to the Hoosier Lottery headquarters last week, intending to cash what they thought was a $1,000 Powerball prize.
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But the prize wasn't worth $1,000. It was worth $1 million.
Cindy Ooley and her husband, Steve, bought a Powerball ticket from the Meijer at 1425 W. Carmel Drive. Her ticket matched all five numbers, just not the Powerball number.
Cindy said she has been playing Powerball twice a week for years. She and Steve said they weren't sure what they were going to do with the $1 million prize.
"We're not going to have to watch things quite as closely," Cindy said.
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* Purchase Of Residential Units In The Quinn Development By Subsidiaries
* Units Bartley Blossom, Iconic Town, Jaunty City and Spring Walk, had exercised options to purchase residential units in Quinn Development
* Total of 17 units were purchased and aggregate purchase price was s$25.29 million
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The KEYC News 12 family is growing again!
Assignment editor Erick Lind and his wife Gretchen welcomed a beautiful baby boy last Tuesday.
Hayden Paul Lind was born at 4:30 in the afternoon, weighing in at eight pounds, five ounces.
He is 21 inches long.
Congratulations to Erick and Gretchen!
For those keeping track at home, that's five babies born to KEYC News 12 employees since November.
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'I can't believe she's an unhinged racist. If only there were signs': Twitter explodes with old pictures of Roseanne dressed as Hitler to remind her it's not the first time she has been offensive
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A Fulton County crash killed a Delta woman and injured a Bloomdale woman Wednesday morning. The Courier reports that the crash happened around 7:30 a.m. at Ohio 109 and Fulton County Road D. 31-year-old Jamie Cook of Bloomdale was heading east on Road D and failed to yield at the intersection with Ohio 109. She struck a car driven by 57-year-old Carol Barringer of Delta.
Both women went to the Fulton County Health Center. Barringer was pronounced dead around 8:30 a.m., Cook was treated for non-life threatening injuries.
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Kachama expressed grateful to Lilongwe City Council, and General Griffin Supuni Phiri of the Malawi Defence Force for “mobilizing support in time.”.
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For loan of a three-year tenor, the borrowing rate will be costlier by 0.50 per cent to 9.25 per cent. (PTI)
State-owned Vijaya Bank today raised the marginal cost of funds-based lending rate, the floor rate at which it lends to consumers, for select tenors by up to 0.5 per cent.
“The bank has decided to revise the marginal cost of funds based lending rate (MCLR) with effect from July 5, 2018,” Vijaya Bank said in a filing to stock exchanges.
For loan of a three-year tenor, the borrowing rate will be costlier by 0.50 per cent to 9.25 per cent. While for one and two loan terms, the new rates are up by 0.05 per cent and 0.35 per cent, respectively.
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President Muhammadu Buhari has raised an alarm over the state of the nation’s prisons, noting that it is a national scandal that many prisons are overcrowded by 90 per cent. The president stated this when he hosted a delegation of the judicial arm of government led by the Chief Justice of the Federation, Justice Walter […] The post Never has Nigeria realised so much as 1999-2014 – Buhari appeared first on BellaNaija.
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CHANHASSEN, Minn. (KMSP) - Search warrants related the investigation into the death of Prince were unsealed Monday morning, showing which drugs were recovered from Paisley Park, which drugs Prince was using, where he got them from, and who he got them… continue reading ›
The Las Vegas Hawaiian Civic Club sent out a statement Saturday to bring attention to their GoFundMe campaign to help those affected by the Kilauea volcano.
“We are keeping those in the affected zone in our hearts and those who are in contact via social media, or otherwise, are keeping up a good information flow to friends and family on their location and status of safety,” the Club said.
The campaign is called the Kilauea Eruption Support Fund and the goal is to offer aid to emergency groups on Hawaii’s largest island.
According to the Club, all proceeds from their campaign will go towards groups that are helping people evacuate from the volcanic eruptions.
“We are asking for your kokua (help) to help our neighbors, 'ohana (family), and friends on the Big Island with surviving away from their homes until they can return,” the Club said on their GoFundMe page.
Donate to the Kilauea Eruption Support Fund here.
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President Trump has officially transformed himself from merely a great American president into a historic world leader keeping lit the torch of freedom for all people around the world.
In two speeches this week, Mr. Trump proved himself the greatest champion of freedom since Ronald Reagan. He has become the strongest voice today for “that shining city upon a hill.”
The band Kansas will perform at Taft Theatre in November. They turned out such FM-radio classics as "Carry On Wayward Son" and "Dust in the Wind." (Photo: Marti Griffin, Marti Griffin/Special to the Dem)
American progressive rock band Kansas is touring select cities this fall in celebration of the 40th anniversary of their massive hit album Point of Know Return and will headline a show at Cincinnati's Taft Theatre on Nov. 9.
The band will perform the album in its entirety, showcasing over two hours of classic music including hit songs, deep cuts and fan favorites. Some of the songs have not been publicly played in decades.
Tickets for the show go on sale at 11 a.m. Friday, March 23, at the Taft Theatre box office and www.ticketmaster.com.
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Law enforcement in and around South Carolina’s largest city say they are creating a task force to find the area’s most prolific violent criminals to crack down on gun violence.
Columbia Police Chief Skip Holbrook says his officers are sharing information with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department to make sure these people don’t have guns and to arrest them if they are breaking the law.
Sheriff Leon Lott says investigators will be monitoring these people so closely that deputies will know if the people spit on the sidewalk.
Holbrook says residents can help. He says many of the guns used in these crimes are stolen from cars.
The chief says Columbia had 59 gun incidents from January to March with 19 people wounded and five killed.
Police: Man, 25, shot to death in East Garfield Park
A man was shot and killed Friday afternoon in the East Garfield Park neighborhood on the West Side, police said.
The 25-year-old suffered a gunshot wound to his body about 1:15 p.m. in the 3200 block of West Maypole, according to preliminary information from Chicago Police. He was later pronounced dead.
The Cook County medical examiner’s office didn’t immediately confirm the fatality.
Details on the circumstances of the shooting were unknown.
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A study has found that the Great Lakes of Huron and Michigan have surpassed Lake Superior in water clarity.
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A celebrant, who recently ‘married’ two Stormtroopers, has been crowned ‘Celebrant of the Year’ for the South East regional finals of The Wedding Industry Awards.
Claire Bradford of Creating Ceremony, based in Worthing, has also facilitated a surprise Star Trek proposal on stage at the Worthing Wormhole.
Claire was one of four finalists in the regional celebrant category and will go on to the national finals in January, where she will be up against the winners of seven other regions.
Claire is a recommended celebrant at many venues, including Cissbury, Worthing Dome, Long Furlong Barn, St Paul’s Arts Centre, Castle Goring and the Southern Pavilion.
Claire said: “I’m over the moon to win this award, and so pleased that we celebrants are finally getting some proper recognition.
“I get to tell amazing couples’ love stories, which is the best job in the world and I get an award for it. I still keep thinking I’m going to wake up.”
NEW ORLEANS — The city of New Orleans is perhaps one of the best examples of what President Donald Trump calls the country’s “crumbling infrastructure.”
When a heavy rain hits the 300-year-old city, residents have to move their cars to higher ground for fear of street flooding. And when pressure drops in the city’s aging water delivery system, restaurants and cafes have to boil water to feed customers.
City officials say New Orleans needs more than $11 billion to update key parts of its infrastructure. The city has about $2 billion in hand, but it’s not clear that Trump’s plan will help make up the gap. New Orleans’ mayor says Trump’s proposal puts the onus on cities and states to raise taxes and fees to pay for the improvements.
This refers to the news that the sister of deceased Jessica Lall has pleaded for the release of convict because she believes that the behaviour of in jail has been good. Enjoying seven paroles in a total of nine years in prison, he has been part of many controversies for violation of parole rules. How can this amount to good behaviour inside the prison? He was spotted in a night-club while he was on parole to meet his "seriously ill" mother. He even had a pub-brawl with the son of a former top cop of Delhi, getting his parole-term reduced by 12 days. There are other similar accusations refuted by his lawyers in the absence of proof.
Any relaxation in the jail sentence given to will send a wrong signal — that law is soft for the rich and influential, creating unnecessary apprehensions in the minds of commoners about the role of money and influence in any such reduction in jail sentence.
Subhash Chandra Agarwal
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Join Robin Song for some natural observations from the winter bird count and the total lunar eclipse. For the text of the story, click here: Winter Bird Count, 2018
YEREVAN, APRIL 17, ARMENPRESS. Turkey’s statistical service released new data on the country’s unemployment rate, Sputnik News reported.
According to the new data, the number of unemployed people during 2017 January increased by 695 thousand as compared to the same period of the previous year. Thus, the number of unemployed reached 3 million 985 thousand – 13 percent.
The unemployment rate in Turkey has reached a maximum level of the past 7 years.
A Charlottesville woman is behind bars, charged with felony hit and run stemming from an incident this past weekend in the city.
Police arrested and charged 48-year-old Cheryl Denise Gross Robinson Wednesday.
On Sunday, June 11, officers responded to the call for a man down in the 400 block of West Main Street. They say video evidence from the area helped determine it was a hit and run.
The victim, Todd Maurice Jones, is still at the University of Virginia Medical Center in intensive care.
Robinson is currently being held at Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail.
WATERBORO, Maine (AP) — A letter from Jesus Christ might be the affirmation Oprah Winfrey needs to run for the presidency.
WGME-TV reports an 83-year-old Maine woman who changed her name to Jesus Christ says she began a letter writing campaign 50 years ago to spread a message of faith and peace. Christ says she sent the letter to Winfrey because she likes her but had no idea it would get so much attention.
Gayle King, one of the hosts of “CBS This Morning,” posted about the letter to Winfrey on Instagram on Wednesday, asking if it was the sign her best friend was looking for.
Winfrey said on “60 Minutes” that if God wanted her to run for president “wouldn’t God kinda tell me?”
Christ says she didn’t know there was speculation about Winfrey, but she’d vote for her.
The outrage over use of 9/11 memorial in TV show filming Families of 9/11 victims are outraged that a climactic scene involving a greedy hedge-funder in the season finale of Showtime’s “Billions” was filmed at the Ground Zero Memorial. The May...
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Hey jools, beat me to it. I will always try get the prediction league done as early as possible. Manic start to my week. Copied over your predictions to the other predictions.
GRANITE CITY — Granite City police continue to look for an armed robber who fled from police Sunday night after a vehicle chase.
Police responded at 9:09 p.m. to the 1400 block of Iowa St. in reference to an armed robbery that had just occurred. During the investigation, officers located the suspect driving on Illinois 3 toward Interstate 270. Officers attempted to stop the suspect, and the suspect fled.
A vehicle pursuit ensued and the suspect was ultimately able to exit the suspect’s vehicle and flee from officers on foot.
No one was in custody as of Monday morning. No one was injured and no property was lost during the pursuit, police said.
Police are continuing to investigate.
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As a doctor, Madan Kataria knows that there isn't much laughter in medicine, but he has found plenty of medicine in laughter. That's what led him to create "laughter yoga"—a unique practice that combines yoga breathing exercises, childlike games and non-stop giggling. Kataria developed the practice during a particularly stressful period of his life. To counter that stress, he embraced laughter and discovered that even a fake laugh can lower stress and boost the body's immune system. So laugh it up. It does a body good.
Ever since Drake has been releasing a slew of singles he has been dominating the charts.
His latest single “Nice for What” sits atop Billboard 100 for the second consecutive week. Dethroning his own previous single “God’s Plan.” This is just further affirmation that Drizzy’s own competition is himself.
Now to add to his list of accomplishments, the 6 God replaced Bruno Mars as the artist with the most weeks in the No. 1 slot on the Hot 100 this decade, according to HotNewHipHop. Drake has now been sitting at the top for 33 weeks.
With the release of Scorpion on its way, he’s bound to chart some more.
Anti-open grazing law: Suspected Fulani herdsmen threaten Gov Ortom
AMIDST protest from Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, a socio-cultural organisation of Fulani herdsmen against the anti-open grazing law recently assented to by Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State, suspected herdsmen have started threatening the life of the governor. The governor, who disclosed this while responding to a peaceful protest against Miyetti Allah […]
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said all options to respond to North Korea were on the table after Pyongyang fired a ballistic missile over Japan earlier on Tuesday.
"The world has received North Korea’s latest message loud and clear: this regime has signaled its contempt for its neighbors, for all members of the United Nations, and for minimum standards of acceptable international behavior," Trump said in the statement released by the White House.
"Threatening and destabilizing actions only increase the North Korean regime’s isolation in the region and among all nations of the world. All options are on the table," Trump said.
(Reporting by Susan Heavey and David Alexander)
Michigan police say they helped prevent a suicidal man from jumping off an overpass and onto a Detroit freeway early Tuesday morning by blocking traffic and then getting 13 trucks to park underneath the bridge. Michigan State Police
A SigAlert was called at about 10:15 p.m. Wednesday, June 14, for the northbound 215 Freeway south of Base Line in San Bernardino to allow the California Highway Patrol to investigate a fatality, according to the CHP incident log.
It was not clear how the fatality occurred. The initial incident log mentioned a couple vehicles had stopped on an offramp at 10 p.m. and within 10 minutes officials shut down two lanes of travel close to the shoulder.
By 11 p.m. northbound traffic had backed up south of Fifth Street near the downtown area.
Terrifying 9-foot alligator sneaks onto porch
One South Carolina family had the worst kind of surprise on Easter Sunday. Looking out onto their porch on what was supposed to be a calm day, they were instead greeted by a 9-foot alligator staring back at them.
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They say the gator had to climb a 15 foot staircase, break through a screen, climb through a doorway, and then push furniture out of the way.
Wildlife experts say this type of behavior is not unusual for alligators during this time of the year. They are making their way out of hibernation and into warmer waters. They start new feeding patterns and defend their territory as they move into mating season.
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The Buncombe County Sheriff's Office has asked for help identifying a man accused of attempting to break into a Leicester home.
The suspect is between 5’7” and 5'10" tall and weighs between 160 and 180 pounds. Deputies said the man was wearing a black ball cap, gray shirt, camouflage shorts, dark colored socks and dark colored shoes during the break-in attempt. He also may have a tattoo on his right calf.
Anyone with information about the man’s identity is asked to call the Buncombe County Sheriff's Office.
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Investors seem certain about this: The Federal Reserve is going to raise interest rates this week for the third time this year. They're less sure about what the central bank might have in store for 2018, and they will look to Janet Yellen's final news conference as Fed chair Wednesday for any clues.
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Hervé Leroux, legendary designer and creator of the bandage dress that was emblematic of the 1990s and 2000s has died at 60. The Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode released a statement on Friday.
The French designer worked for Fendi and Chanel before launching his own label, Hervé Léger, in 1985. He mastered the art of the bandage dress, which became iconic for supermodels, 2000s starlets, and the cast of Gossip Girl. A New York Times review in 1993 described “elastic strips of fabric sewn together to make girdle-tight dresses.” The Hervé Léger brand was acquired by BCBG Max Azria in 1999, when Leroux lost commercial use of his name.
Leroux continued to design for celebrities such as Cate Blanchett, Jessica Chastain, Dita Von Teese, and Taylor Swift. Von Teese posted on Instagram, “I loved him for his wit, his candor, his sublime elegance and of course, his talent, which, came from authentic obsession, with no care for the commerciality of fashion.”
Ossoff Still Short of 50% Threshold to Avoid Runoff
A new Clout Research poll in Georgia’s special election finds Jon Ossoff (D) remains the strong favorite ahead of the election, holding on to 41% of voter support.
Among Republicans, Bob Gray (R) now appears to be edging ahead of Karen Handel, 17% to 15%. Meanwhile, Judson Hill is pulling 10% support, while Dan Moody trails with 9%.
Machinery was stolen during a raid of a building site in Sheffield.
The site on Margetson Crescent, Parson Cross, was broken into between 7pm and 7.30pm last Wednesday.
A South Yorkshire Police spokesman said: "A building site on Margetson Crescent has been entered, several items of machinery have been stolen."
Anyone with information should call South Yorkshire Police on 101.
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Surgeons sit at a monitor to operate the robot, using hand controls and foot pedals. The purpose is to make surgery less invasive and faster.
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In the face of a storm of demonization and the stoking of fear of “foreigners” in the U.S. coming from the very top, all of us need to be engaged in pushing back, and celebrating how cultural, ethnic and racial diversity enriches our communities.
That’s what the Cleveland Museum of Art will be doing on its free International Cleveland Community Day event. More than 50 organizations and groups will be offering displays, and music and dance performances representing their cultures. It’s free.
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Ultra mags and Berger Bullets How many of you RUM shooters are shooting Bergers at magazine length with good accuracy? ( Sub MOA ) or better . Seems to me that unless you have a RUM custom chambered there is no way to seat bullets any where near the "sweet spot". The RUM's just have too much freebore, .40 if I remember correctly. Bullets are almost completely clear of the case mouth before engaging the lands. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
Related Coverage City’s ATX Music manager put on administrative leave
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Don Pitts, the manager of the city’s music and entertainment division, ATX Music, stepped down Tuesday amid an investigation by the City Auditor’s Office.
Pitts was responsible for an office of seven people charged with fostering the growth of Austin’s music scene. Pitt, who has worked for the city since 2010, was placed on administrative leave around three weeks ago.
The city would not say what triggered the auditor’s investigation, but kept an official statement positive. “The city appreciates Don’s work with the music office and his efforts to strengthen Austin’s reputation as the Live Music Capital of the World.”
With the launch of the 2017 New Business Year, industry executives and dealers are cautiously optimistic. Following Donald Trump's surprising victory, the long-term future of the industry looks secure: A Second Amendment-supporting president and Congressional Republicans will preserve the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act for the foreseeable future.
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MOSCOW, July 4 (Reuters) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday he would take part in a meeting in Vienna to discuss how to maintain the Iran nuclear deal, two months after Washington said it would pull out of the pact.
Foreign ministers from Iran and the five world powers still party to the accord will meet in Vienna on Friday, Iranian state news agency IRNA reported on Tuesday. (Reporting by Maria Kiselyova Writing by Polina Nikolskaya Editing by Andrew Heavens)
Supporters of Senate President, Bukola Saraki have continued to jubilate over his victory at the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) earlier on Wednesday.
The CCT ruled that Saraki had no case to answer in the 18 charges of non-declaration of assets brought against him by the Federal Government.
Here are photos of some joyous supporters after the ruling.
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Thanks for the tip: We just checked with Seattle Public Utilities about a reported water break in Arbor Heights. SPU says a 4-inch main broke and water was welling up in the 11400 block of 35th SW. They “partially closed a valve to reduce the flow” while making repairs; water should be returning to the 58 homes and four hydrants that were temporarily affected.
P.S. If you have water problems, such as no service or discoloration, 206-386-1800 is the SPU hotline. And thanks for then letting us know too, so we can check on the big picture of what’s going on.
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Afghan officials: Bombs attached to motorbikes kill 4 people
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Afghan officials say bombs attached to motorcycles have killed four people in separate attacks.
One struck outside a sports stadium in eastern Nangarhar province, killing three on Monday. Akramuddin, a provincial police official, says the explosion occurred as former warlord Gulbuddin Hekmatyar was holding a rally at the stadium in Jalalabad, the province' capital.
Akramuddin, who like many Afghans uses only one name, says the blast took place as the rally ended. Ten people were wounded.
Hekmatyar, previously a declared terrorist by the United States, signed a peace deal with President Ashraf Ghani in 2017 and was removed from the list.
The second motorcycle bomb exploded in western Herat province. Spokesman Jelani Farhad says one person was killed and seven were wounded.
No groups have taken responsibility for the attacks.
The Republican-led Tennessee Senate has passed a bill that calls for a monument to unborn children to be placed on the state Capitol grounds.
The Senate's 23-3 vote Monday sends the legislation back to the House, which has already passed the bill once. Lawmakers need to agree on an amendment to send the legislation to Republican Gov. Bill Haslam.
The proposal would raise private funds would for a monument to victims of abortion named, "Tennessee Monument to Unborn Children, In Memory of the Victims of Abortion: Babies, Women, and Men."
The GOP-led House passed it last week by a vote of 63-15 this week following a brief, heated debate.
The bill was sponsored by Rep. Jerry Sexton, a Republican from Bean Station, and Sen. Steve Southerland, a Republican from Morristown.
Spain's Fernando Perez Lopez (3-R) in action during the 2018 Rugby Europe Championship match between Belgium and Spain, in Brussels, Belgium, Mar. 18, 2018. EPA-EFE/OLIVIER HOSLET
The world governing body for rugby union said Monday it would investigate the circumstances behind the Rugby Europe Championship match between Belgium and Spain that ended with ugly confrontations between the Spanish players and the Romanian referee.
Spain missed out on automatic qualification for the 2019 Japan World Cup when it suffered a shock 18-10 defeat to Belgium on Sunday in a game that ended with match official Vlad Iordachescu being chased off the pitch as tempers flared.
RIO DE JANEIRO, March 31 A decision by Brazil's government to set a new benchmark for loans by state development bank BNDES will help keep a lid on credit subsidies and drive down borrowing costs as a whole, the bank's president said on Friday.
The government is creating a new long-term rate that will replace the so-called TJLP rate to which BNDES loans are pegged. The new rate will entice capital markets activity and facilitate the pricing and securitization of BNDES loans, said Chief Executive Officer Maria Silvia Bastos Marques. (Reporting by Rodrigo Viga Gaier; Writing by Guillermo Parra-Bernal; Editing by Marguerita Choy)
A man was rushed to a Kansas City area hospital early Friday morning after being shot at a hotel near Kansas City International Airport. The shooting happened at the Plaza Hotel, located at 11828 NW Plaza Circle.
VIENNA (Reuters) - U.S. sanctions against Iran are a “crime and aggression”, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Wednesday as he called on European governments and others to stand up to President Donald Trump’s policies against Tehran.
Iran's President Hassan Rouhani attends a news conference at the Chancellery in Vienna, Austria July 4, 2018. REUTERS/Lisi Niesner
“Iran will survive this round of U.S. sanctions as it has survived before. This U.S. government will not stay in office forever ... But the history will judge other nations based on what they do today,” Rouhani said during a visit to Vienna.
Would you pay extra to nab a lounger in a prime spot by your hotel's pool?
Package holiday guests can now choose their hotel-pool lounger from a map before they even leave home, writes Elizabeth Sleith
Package holiday guests can now choose their hotel-pool lounger from a map before they even leave home, writes Elizabeth Sleith
PARIS — An international economic watchdog says threatened new trade barriers and rising oil prices could hurt long-awaited global economic growth.
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development said Wednesday that “the threat of trade restrictions has begun to adversely affect confidence” and tariffs “would negatively influence investment and jobs.”
The Paris-based agency did not specifically name U.S. President Donald Trump, but its forecast comes as his administration threatens tariffs or other limits on foreign steel and cars. Other countries have threatened retaliatory trade barriers.
The OECD also said persistently high oil prices could push up inflation and push down household incomes.
After a first-quarter slowdown, the OECD slightly revised down its forecast for world economic growth this year to 3.8 per cent, with 3.9 per cent expected next year.
Intel's Itanium chip is hanging by a thread, and after more than three years, the company is now shipping the next and possibly final version of the processor, which is code-named Kittson. The chip is now shipping to test customers, and volume shipments will commence later this year, a company spokesman said.
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Malawi to decide on ratifying 2008 TFTA agreement
Lilongwe, September 06, 2017: The Government of Malawi is expected to come up with a decision as to whether or not to ratify the 2008 Tripartite Free …
DAVID HARSANYI: A Letter To My 15-Year-Old Self. “You might find the solace of continuity in the fact that twelve politicians who are serving in Congress while you’re in high school will still be serving in Congress when your own kids are attending high school. Don’t. During the recent immigration debate, some of these elected officials were compelled to use a ‘talking stick’ — you know, the baton you pass around in kindergarten that gives you the right to speak but no one else — to communicate civilly with one another. Your government has the collective maturity of a 15-year-old boy. You should take no offense at this comparison. As I write this letter the government is trying to figure out how to stop today’s 15-year-olds from eating laundry-detergent pods and killing themselves. So, good work, Gen X. What we’re experiencing today is idiocy contagion, and few are immune.”
Jeju Island's disaster safety control room is beefing up its readiness against approaching Typhoon Prapiroon.
Initially classified as a severe tropical storm, Prapiroon has weakened some, with a central pressure of 975-hectopascals and 32 meter-per-second wind speeds, and it's expected to pass near the South Korean resort island around 90 kilometers east of Seogwipo at 9 a.m. on Tuesday.
The Jeju Provincial Government is concerned some of its areas, which have been battered by heavy monsoon rains, will be further eroded by the typhoon to the point of landslides and flooding.
Jeju City has raised its readiness alert level and mobilized an around-the-clock monitoring system, urging local citizens to stay cautious.
Meanwhile, as of Monday afternoon, some 49 flights scheduled to depart and arrive in Jeju have been delayed, while 17 flights have been canceled due to strong winds and heavy rain.
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- Above is video of Samoa Joe talking to Mike Rome at tonight's WWE RAW in Boston. Regarding Sunday's SummerSlam Fatal 4 Way with Roman Reigns, Braun Strowman and WWE Universal Champion Brock Lesnar, Joe says his first reign as champion will begin then but if anyone pops off tonight at RAW, they won't have to wait until SummerSlam.
- WWE stock was down 0.09% today, closing at $21.04 per share. Today's high was $21.50 and the low was $21.02.
- As seen below, Triple H has announced new WWE NXT Road Trip live events for Miami, West Palm Beach, Lowell, Kingston, Bethlehem and Amherst:
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John Marshall Law School student Brittany Morgan-Glenn with client Hans B. outside the Daley Center in Chicago. Photograph by Saverio Truglia.
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today news 10 received these preliminary plans for the "pantheon theater". it features a stage space, office space, and a conference room on the first floor. the second floor features more work areas. then the third floor would have a smaller stage and stadium seating. the project also has a new board. members plan to meet next wednesday. they could award bids for construction in the fall. gas prices continue to rise!
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CALGARY -- WestJet Airlines Ltd. says it has partially resolved a computer system outage and has started to resume regular operations.
The airline says some flights have been delayed and it is experiencing longer lines at check-in because of the issue.
WestJet recommended passengers arrive early at the airport and check their flight status ahead of time because of the problems.
Travellers had reported on Twitter that there were long lines and kiosks off-line at some airports, as well as issues with booking on the company's website.
Last October, the airline said computer problems caused delays for dozens of flights.
Chase Mortgage Finance Trust Series 2007-S2 -- Moody's take rating actions on 19 Chinese commercial banks and 4 Chinese subsidiaries of international banks (Chinese)
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Kangyue Technology Co Ltd
* Says it will invest 10 million yen to set up a wholly owned import and export unit in Qingdao
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Boxberger struck out all four batters he faced in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Indians.
Boxberger impressively disposed of Yan Gomes, Bradley Zimmer, Jason Kipnis and Francisco Lindor on 16 pitches, 13 of which he threw for strikes. The dominant outing was an extension of a strong stretch for the right-hander, one that's seen him post five consecutive scoreless appearances while compiling a 9:0 K:BB and lowering his ERA to 2.87.
On the Gary Rivers Show Wednesday……Leigh Richardson, Brain Performance Center, will weigh in on new research on veterans, which found that a diagnosis of traumatic brain injury — whether mild, moderate or severe — is associated with an increased risk of developing Parkinson’s disease as well as a two years younger age at diagnosis.
The research was published last week in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
Parkinson’s disease, an incurable neurological disorder, which can cause tremors, stiffness and difficulty balancing, walking and coordinating your body’s movements.
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MT. VERNON, Ky. (WTVQ) – The Mount Vernon Fire Department says they worked a structure fire at Mount Vernon Heights apartments complex Monday night.
Fire units were able to quickly knockdown the fire containing it to one apartment, according to officials.
The fire department says that apartment received extensive damage.
There were no injuries and the fire is still under investigation.
An endearingly romantic Valentine's Day story about an elderly couple? Not quite, though it may have been love at first sight lines for Marc Taddei and the Vallejo Symphony Orchestra when the first-season conductor stepped into the Empress Theatre. And this week the VSO and Empress agreed to terms, relocating the orchestra from its performance home at 900-seat Hogan Auditorium to the more intimate 470-seat Empress.
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The rumored copper gold color iPhone 8 may be called blush gold, according to a supposed Foxconn insider report, shared by mobile reporter Benjamin Geskin. The report, which was initially posted on China's Weibo microblogging app, suggests that blush gold is the internal name used to refer to one of the new iPhone 8's colors. []
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A small airplane landed on its belly Tuesday at the Unalaska airport. No one aboard was injured, but the accident shut down the runway for about four hours.
Returning from Akun Island, the Grant Aviation plane touched down without landing gear around 1:30 p.m., according to a statement by the Alaska State Troopers (AST).
The pilot and two passengers exited safely and declined medical attention. But the aircraft -- a Super King Air 200 -- sat on the runway with bent propeller blades for hours before officials could bring a crane to move it.
Grant Aviation officials didn’t immediately return calls for comment, but a mechanic at the airport said he didn’t know why the plane came down without landing gear.
The runway sustained minimal damage, according to a spokesperson for the Alaska Department of Transportation (DOT). The extent of the damage to the plane is still unclear.
The AST and DOT are investigating the cause of the accident, according to a statement by the Unalaska Department of Public Safety.
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Scott Plate is well known for his starring roles in top-notch productions throughout the region and nationally. He’s recently become an Associate Professor at Baldwin Wallace University, where he also serves as the Directing Program Coordinator.
He’s now directing his first play at BW from 10/4-8, Thornton Wilder’s “Our Town,” the classic American masterpiece, and he invited CoolCleveland to a recent rehearsal.
Scott outlines the four theatre concentrations: acting/directing, dance/movement, design/technical, and stage management, and points out the opportunities BW theatre students have with professional area theatres such as Great Lakes and Dobama, as well as the awards achieved by BW alums.
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ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — A Pennsylvania man who repeatedly stabbed a woman in an Atlantic City casino parking garage last year has pleaded guilty to attempted murder.
David Legette entered his plea Tuesday as part of a deal with Atlantic County prosecutors. The 54-year-old Bristol Township man faces a 16-year state prison term when he's sentenced July 20.
Authorities say the victim had an active restraining order against Legette when the attack occurred July 2. Prosecutors say Legette stabbed her 19 times, then locked the car doors so she couldn't escape.
As Legette drove in nearby Ventnor, the woman reached out of the window and opened the door from the outside. She then rolled herself out of the car and landed in the middle of the road as Legette drove off. She survived the ordeal.
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In this week's Madsen Moment, Dr Pirie sends his love to the land of the free and the home of the brave. Well, it is the 4th July after all!
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"In a win for government-transparency advocates, the FBI has agreed to turn over records it created when it spied on two anti-war journalists and pay $299,000 to settle their attorneys’ fees. The deal, which brings to a close a four-year battle for the records under the Freedom of Information Act, is spelled out in two stipulations filed in San Francisco federal court – one on Friday and the other in January. … With the ACLU’s help, Journalists Eric Garris and Dennis Raimondo sued the FBI in 2013, after they learned the agency was monitoring their libertarian news website Antiwar.com." (04/17/17)
https://www.courthousenews.com/fbi-agrees-give-records-anti-war-reporters/
PARIS, July 4 (Reuters) - As northern Europe swelters, Parisian bus drivers have won a years-long battle: the right to wear shorts during a heat wave.
French public officials generally wear formal uniforms, and employers show little flexibility. But, bowing to longstanding staff requests, state-owned transport operator RATP will allow its 15,000 drivers to wear bermuda shorts or skirts from June to September when temperatures rise above 28 Celsius (82F).
"It has been a recurring conversation every year and this year, surprise, we got them," said bus driver Abdelkader Arioua.
Men - who make up 90 percent of the drivers - will receive trousers that can be turned into shorts with a zipper, while women will receive skirts. (Reporting by Geert De Clercq Editing by Robin Pomeroy)
The documentary style programme tells the story of the Conservative Party's 2016 leadership campaign.
BBC writers will explore how Boris Johnson, having won the referendum and in pole position to be the next Prime Minister, handed victory to May.
Based on extensive research and first-person testimonies, this dramatised narrative goes beyond the headlines to lay bare the politicking and positioning, betrayals and blunders of this extraordinary political time.
The programme also features key interviews with people who were intimately involved in the campaigns of the main contenders.
Friday, June 1st is National Donut Day and Merritt's Bakery in Tulsa is celebrating by donating a portion of their sales to the Salvation Army.
Larry Merritt as well as one of the Salvation Army's Donut Lassies, Samantha Knappen stopped by 6 In The Morning on Wednesday.
Merritt's Bakery will donate 20-percent of all donut sales to the Salvation Army between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Friday, June 1st.
VAN BUREN, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas man will stand trial in a capital murder case after being accused of beating another man to death with an ax handle.
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports that 36-year-old Randall Jordan is scheduled for trial Tuesday in connection with the death of 59-year-old Larry Eugene Jones. Jordan faces a conviction that carries possible death penalty for beating Jones with an ax handle as he slept in his bed in June 2016.
Crawford County reports show Jordan had been living with Jones but was kicked out of Jones’ house. Reports say a woman who was staying at Jones’ house at the time witnessed the attack and contacted Jones’ family members.
Reports say Jones’ son confronted Jordan and drove his father to the hospital. An autopsy report says Jones died from head and brain injuries shortly after.
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A Muslim driver attempted to crash his vehicle into a Jewish father and son while they were walking to synagogue on Shabbat in Antwerp, Belgium. Local police apprehended the driver who claimed he was only trying to scare the two. He is to be remanded in court Sunday.
Basel gives covered bonds a global boost The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision’s (BCBS) has formally recognised covered bonds for the first time. With the introduction of a global preferential risk weight, supply and demand should be boosted, along with the market’s global expansion to new jurisdictions.
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Entrepreneur Carlie Jo Howell – who runs Bikini Beans Espresso in Washington – sent fans into a frenzy when she took a four-month break.
The beautiful brunette saw a gap in the market combining American men’s two favourite things – bikinis and coffee.
She and her staff serve piping hot morning coffee to workers – while donning an array of colourful swimwear.
Bikini Beans Espresso girls also treat customers by occasionally strutting their stuff in lingerie.
Carlie took an extended vacation, leaving customers needing to find a new coffee spot.
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – A Michigan man filed a federal class action claiming Game Informer magazine, without permission, shared demographic and lifestyle information about thousands of its subscribers with third parties.
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In real life, people don't talk in whispers, a technique that makes everything sound serious. Try it yourself: "Make it a double double.”
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We now have a Canadian entry in the silliest acting style of our time: whisper mode. You can see it on the cop show Cardinal, set some place like Sudbury.
This isn’t how anyone actually speaks. If somebody talked that way in real life, people would say, “Speak Up!” Or, “You sound weird, man.” It may have started with Batman.
It’s supposed to be gritty and real but it just sounds pretentious, since no one ever talks this way, as Tiny Fey pointed out on 30 Rock.
Canadian actor Eric Peterson — he’s Oscar on Corner Gas — says everything sounds serious when you whisper it. You can try it with: “Make it a double double.” The problem is, when everything is serious, then nothing is. It’s about showing how intense and meaningful your words are without investing them with intensity or meaning. Actors like Peterson or Benedict Cumberbatch don’t need it and don’t do it.
It’s that time again: We’re excited to announce InStyle’s second annual Readers' Choice Awards, where you get to select the best new beauty launches of the year.
To determine the nominees, our editors tirelessly tested every beauty product that hit our desks for the past 12 months. (If you don’t believe us, check out our forearms—we’ve got the swatch stains to prove it.) When all was said and done, we narrowed the field down to 36 categories and 185 nominees. And now, it’s your turn.
As you scroll through the survey below, you’ll have the opportunity to vote on editor-selected products or write in your own top pick. We’ll tally the votes and share our Readers’ Choice Award winners in the October 2018 issue of InStyle, as well as on InStyle.com. And the nominees are…
Three candidates will run to fill a vacant seat on the Banning Unified School District Governing Board while the filing period has been extended for a second seat that will be up for election in November.
Martha Bederio did not apply to seek another term in District 1, meaning candidates have until Wednesday, Aug. 16, if they want to join the campaign. John Kalani and Anne Price have already qualified, according to the Riverside County Registrar of Voters office.
Candidates running to represent District 5 and fill the seat vacated when Jan Spann resigned earlier this month are Mason Patterson, Jason Smith and Gabriel Westholder.
Liverpool appear set to be delivered yet another transfer window blow after a source at Southampton revealed the south-coast club would sell centre-back Virgil van Dijk to Chelsea or Manchester City before agreeing a deal with the Merseysiders, according to a report on Yahoo Sports.
Jürgen Klopp is understood to be an admirer of the Dutchman but earlier this summer Liverpool were accused of illegally tapping up the player which led to Southampton reporting them to the Premier League. Liverpool subsequently stepped back, though are in desperate need of a centre-back and are understood to be keen on Van Dijk.
According to the report on Yahoo Sports, though, Southampton remain unhappy with Liverpool and Van Dijk, who the club believe they can still keep hold of despite him putting in a transfer request last week.
However, the source reportedly said that should Chelsea or Manchester City offer £70 million for Van Dijk than they may consider selling the unsettled player to one of them rather than Liverpool.
The concert raised funds for God's Love We Deliver, a non-profit organization which cooks and home-delivers 1.6 million nutritious, individually-tailored meals each year to people in the New York City metropolitan area living with severe illness.
Richards teamed up with Gary Clark Jr., Ivan Neville and Hi-Rhythm with Steve Jordan for a version of his Rolling Stones' classic, "Happy", and was also joined by Norah Jones for a duet on "Make No Mistake", a track from his 1998 debut solo album, "Talk Is Cheap."
Hosted by Whoopi Goldberg, Bill Murray and the Bacon Brothers and presented by fashion designer John Varvatos and Greg Williamson, Love Rocks NYC also featured appearances by ZZ Top guitarist Billy Gibbons, Steely Dan's Donald Fagen, Heart's Ann Wilson, Jimmie Vaughan, Ziggy Marley and many others, backed by a house band led by Paul Shaffer. Check out video of Keef's jams here.
MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) – Kansas State is discussing a contract extension for basketball coach Bruce Weber, who was thought to be on the hot seat last season before guiding the Wildcats back to the NCAA Tournament.
University President Richard Myers said during a news conference Monday to introduce new athletic director Gene Taylor that he thought Weber was deserving of an extension. Weber has two years left on a deal that will pay him $2.15 million next season. Weber is 100-68 in five seasons with the Wildcats.
Taylor was hired last week to replace John Currie, who departed for a similar role at Tennessee. It was Currie who hired Weber to replace Frank Martin and subsequently signed him to two contract extensions.
Myers declined to discuss parameters of a contract extension.
The City of Charleston Traffic and Transportation Department wheeling out the first of a two-part traffic monitoring system. The department added nine 60-inch screens and one 98-inch screen. It also includes cameras, infra-rays, and reactionary timing at intersections. Staff is working with the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) to upgrade all signals.
England captain, Harry Kane on Tuesday night made history when he scored the first goal for his country against Colombia in the 2018 World Cup round of 16 clash.
The Tottenham Hotspur striker scored from the spot in the 57minutes before Barcelona defender, Yerry Mina levelled for the Blågult in injury time to take the game into extra time.
Kane’s goal against the South Americans means the 24-year-old becomes the first player to convert 3 penalties at a single World Cup tournament since Hristo Stoichkov for Bulgaria in 1994.
The Three Lions eventually beat Colombia 4-3 on penalties to book their place in the quarter-final against Sweden on Saturday.
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Dec 11(Reuters) - Xiangxue Pharmaceutical Co Ltd
* Says it plans to invest 10 million yuan to set up a wholly owned investment management unit in Guangzhou
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Miller is dealing with a mild ankle sprain, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Miller sustained the injury during last Wednesday's opening preseason game against the Panthers, when he caught three passes for 10 yards. The second-year wideout was able to return to the action after initially suffering the ailment, which isn't expected to hinder him long. Nonetheless, with Will Fuller (collarbone) also sidelined, the Texans recently signed wideouts Bruce Ellington and Germone Hopper to boost their depth in the meantime.
May 2 American Railcar Industries Inc
* American railcar industries, inc. Reports first quarter 2017 results
* Q1 earnings per share $0.55
* Q1 revenue $114.7 million versus i/b/e/s view $102.8 million
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.75 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Ari's backlog as of march 31, 2017 was 3,286 railcars with an estimated market value of $304.1 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
HERMITAGE, Pennsylvania (WKBN) – Kennedy Catholic opened the game on a 28-4 run and never looked back in an 89-29 win over VisionQuest Tuesday night.
Maceo Austin led the Golden Eagles with 17 points. Drew Magestro tallied 15 points. Magestro is now six points away from passing Kennedy Catholic graduate and current Baltimore Orioles slugger Nolan Reimold for sixth place on K-C’s all-time scoring list.
Marcin Wiszomirsky added 13 in the victory. Helon Amos also reached double-figures with 10 points for K-C..
Kennedy Catholic ends the regular season with a record of 20-2. The Golden Eagles return to action in the District 10 playoffs.
Reports emerged this week that the United forward is frustrated at his lack of consistent game time under Jose Mourinho.
And it was suggested the 19-year-old may contemplate leaving the club at the end of the season if his position doesn’t change.
However, Express Sport understands Rashford is happy at United and is not stalling over a new deal.
The England international penned a four-year contract last May with no discussions taking place over another.
Analysts at Scotiabank explained that UK shop prices remained soft in May, according to the British Retail Consortium’s survey (shop prices were down 1.1% this month overall, after a 1.0% fall in Apr). Key Quotes: “Political risks continue to simmer for the GBP as the UK government’s Brexit plans around the Irish border issue continue […] The post GBP/USD remains fundamentally vulnerable to 1.3100 area – Scotiabank appeared first on Forex Crunch.
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Mercedes are looking to win the Drivers’ and Constructors’ Championships for a fifth successive season with the Silver Arrows vastly superior to all of their rivals in recent years.
Hamilton overcame the challenge of Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel last year to claim a fourth title, with the German and Red Bull duo Daniel Ricciardo and Max Verstappen expected to be his biggest threats this year.
And in light of the F1 grid’s increasing competitiveness, Hamilton revealed that the Silver Arrows have set themselves a huge challenge after the impressive reliability they showed in pre-season testing.
That's despite the fact there are a mammoth 21 races, the joint most of any season in the sport's history, thanks to the returns of the French and German Grands Prix.
Del Potro beat Federer on Sunday in a titanic three-setter in California.
The win for the Argentine, who saved three match points, ended Federer’s 17-match unbeaten streak and gave him his first ATP Masters 1000 title.
Federer is the number one seed in Miami as he looks to defend the title he won in 2017 by beating Rafael Nadal.
And as a top 16 seed, the Swiss star has a first-round bye and will play a qualifier in the second.
(CNS Elections): The idea of freezing all work permits until all Caymanians looking for employment have a job was a popular suggestion among the crowd that attended Thursday’s forum for candidates in Bodden Town East. The event at the Bodden Town Civic Centre, which had the largest crowd for the Q&A sessions so far, revealed overwhelming support for Dwayne Seymour’s idea of putting a stop to foreign workers until locals can secure decent jobs.
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Models Michael Walker at Milk Management and Lukas Ehlers at Wilhelmina London team up for New Dynasty story captured by fashion photographer Richard Doker for ODDA Magazine‘s latest edition. In charge of styling was Oliver Volquardsen, with beauty from hair stylist Hannah Godley, and makeup artist Mattie White. Set design is courtesy of Nienta Nixon.
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MADRID — Spain's National Court says Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy will be called as a witness in the trial of some 40 people involved in an alleged kickbacks-for-contracts scheme that helped finance his ruling Popular Party.
The court said Tuesday that Rajoy would testify in his role as party secretary-general between 2003 and 2004, when the alleged illegal financing scheme was still operating.
It is not clear if Rajoy must testify in person or in written form. A date for his testimony has yet to be set.
On trial are former party treasurers and mid-ranking officials as well as business representatives.
Accused longtime party treasurer Luis Barcenas says there was always a scheme of illegal contributions to the party and that top officials were aware.
Stone Temple Pilots, with new singer Jeff Gutt, will be playing KC Rockfest on June 2. Michelle Shiers
Outdoor family movie night at Hillview on April 27 features “Sing”
Hillview Middle School will be hosting a family outdoor movie night on the field on Friday, April 27 at 7:30 pm. This event is open to all ages, a chance for parents and children to enjoy time together. The school requires that there is one adult present for every eight children who attend and that they stay with their group throughout the movie.
The movie playing will be Sing from Illumination Entertainment, a story of perseverance and determination, rated PG. Bring small bills to buy bake goods along with $2 popcorn, and $1 water. Los Carnalitos, a 5-star Yelp food truck with Mexican cuisine, will be on site at 7:30 pm.
All proceeds from this event will benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), an international organization dedicated to raising money to fund and research Type 1 Diabetes.
Interested in attending? RSVP here to help give us an accurate headcount.
Colt Technology Services has cut network latency between the Tokyo to London financial centres to less than 159 milliseconds. Lower latency is highly desirable for global financial firms.
“We are committed to providing global financial firms with a very fast and reliable network infrastructure together with superior customer experience. This is why we are investing heavily in low latency connectivity between the key financial centres and exchanges in Asia, Europe and North America. This year, we have announced improved latency on our Chicago to Tokyo network route and key APAC routes. We are now focusing on the Tokyo to London route. Firms are increasingly using their network to gain a competitive advantage and the Colt IQ Network provides a consistently high experience across all regions,” stated Andrew Housden, VP, Capital Markets at Colt.
In 2017, Colt has invested €200 million to upgrade capacity across its global Colt IQ Network.
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GP G A PTS Steven Stamkos, TB 29 12 30 42 Nikita Kucherov, TB 29 20 21 41 Anze Kopitar, LA 31 16 22 38 Blake Wheeler, WPG 30 8 30 38 Brayden Schenn, STL 31 16 21 37 Johnny Gaudreau, CGY 30 12 25 37 Jakub Voracek, PHI 29 7 30 37 Phil Kessel, PIT 31 14 22 36 Jaden Schwartz, STL 30 14 21 35 Connor McDavid, EDM 30 11 24 35 Mark Scheifele, WPG 30 14 20 34 Alex Ovechkin, WAS 30 21 12 33 Vladimir Tarasenko, STL 31 14 19 33 Nathan MacKinnon, COL 28 11 22 33 3 tied with 32 pts.
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In Bar 360: 3D (9pm), In the Fire Pit: Kris Crow Band (9pm)
Potawatomi Hotel & Casino 1721 W. Canal St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53233
CNBC's Eamon Javers reports the White House is rebuffing reports that President Trump has decided to remove H.R. McMaster as national security advisor.
Former President of Georgia Mikheil Saakashvili wrote on his official Facebook page today that he will announce his plans concerning his return to Ukraine - and regarding ‘the return of Ukraine to the Ukrainian people’ - on August 16 at 19:30 via Facebook Live.
On July 26, Saakashvili was stripped of his Ukrainian passport by President Poroshenko, under violation of Article 17 and 19 of Ukrainian Law, “Concerning Ukrainian Citizenship,” and article 106 §26 of the Constitution of Ukraine, which forbids the use of false documents to gain citizenship.
Saakashvili was in the United States when he was stripped of his Ukrainian citizenship, but then he visited Poland, Lithuania, and Hungary.
All eastbound lanes of State Route 905 have been closed near Picador Blvd. due to a person threatening to jump from the Picador pedestrian bridge, San Diego police confirmed.
Police closed the freeway after 8 p.m. Saturday, and officials say they expect the situation to last several hours.
An emergency negotiation team is enroute.
The westbound lanes are still open.
Pinellas County Sheriff's detectives arrested a Seminole man at his home on 91st St. North April 12 for possession of child pornography and prohibition of certain acts in connection with obscene materials. James Anthony Schnur, 51, is being held in the Pinellas County jail on bail in excess of $1 million.
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While big, well deserving names did make the list, a number of high-profile awards contenders were overlooked in the Golden Globes nominations. USA TODAY
FAIRBORN, Ohio (WDTN) – Fraternities and sororities on Wright State University’s campus held a “Toys for Tots” drive Monday.
They set up sites around campus for students, faculty or anyone else to donate to the cause and they filled seven large boxes with toys.
The organizations on campus hope their act will inspire others to help give to others this holiday season.
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April 28 Angel Yeast Co Ltd :
* Says it will pay cash dividend of 0.3 yuan per share (before tax) to shareholders of record on May 4, for FY 2016
* The company's shares will be traded ex-dividend on May 5 and the dividend will be paid on May 5
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/ceiuen
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Norway’s rainforest payment to Brazil is sharply reduced this year compared with last year. Brazil is paid NOK 350 million (~ USD 42 million) based on the deforestation rate in the Amazon in 2016.
The reduction is due to increased deforestation and tighter requirements for the results that Brazil must deliver in order to get paid. –This shows that the results based system is working, says Norway’s Minister of Climate and Environment Vidar Helgesen.
– When deforestation goes up, payments go down. –I am however pleased to notice that initial deforestation figures for 2017 show a reduction. If confirmed, this would lead to increased payments next year, says the minister.
Reduced deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon in the last decade has been one of the world’s most important measures to mitigate climate change. Tropical rainforests bind a lot of carbon, and when the forests disappear, the carbon enters the atmosphere as the greenhouse gas CO2.
Source: government.no / Norway Today
Winnipeg curling legend and former TSN broadcaster Ray Turnbull has died at the age of 78.
Turnbull’s former broadcast partner Vic Rauter tweeted the news early Friday morning.
“He loved family… loved life … loved red wine … LOVED curling … my TSN partner for 25 years … Ray Turnbull has passed … heaven now has a lead … RIP,” Rauter wrote on Twitter.
Turnbull was a prominent curler in the 1960s and won a national men’s championship in 1965 as the lead for Winnipeg’s Terry Braunstein.
He was named the all-star lead at the Brier and also at the world curling championships that year, where his team lost the gold medal game to the United States.
He was inducted into the Canadian Curling Hall of Fame as a curler and builder in 1993 and the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame in 2009.
Turnbull was best known for being the analyst on TSN curling broadcasts, alongside Rauter and Linda Moore, for many years. He retired from broadcasting in 2010.
High winds caused widespread power outages around the region early Monday morning, damaging power lines and leaving many in the dark. The National Weather Service released a weather advisory Monday morning on its website cautioning people in the Baltimore and D.C. region, including the Culpeper, Dahlgren and Shenandoah areas, to watch for high winds until 3 p.m. There were reported winds of 20 to 30 miles per hour, with expected gusts of 50 miles per hour or higher.
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UPPER SADDLE RIVER, N.J. -- Ex- New York Red Bulls star Juan Pablo is selling his Upper Saddle River home for $1.8 million, NJ.com reports.
It was originally listed in August 2013 at at $2.7 million, according to the Peach Tree Place home's Trulia listing.
The house sits on a .94 acre cul-de-sac in the Cider Hill neighborhood. It includes five bedrooms, eight bathrooms, a gourmet kitchen, a grand two-story entrance, dining room with butler's pantry, library and in-ground pool.
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PARIS (AP) — French far right candidate Marine Le Pen is promising a freeze on long-term visas as soon as she takes office, followed by a tax on any company that hires foreign workers.
Ahead of Sunday’s first-round election, Le Pen told RTL radio on Tuesday she would issue an order to immediately stop issuing long-term visas so the government can verify that they are not taking jobs away from French citizens.
Le Pen, who has campaigned against immigration and Europe’s open borders, also wants to impose a 10 percent tax on labor contracts that go to foreigners and seize back control of France’s borders.
Polls show Le Pen is among four leading French candidates, with no clear front-runner. The top two candidates advance to a May 7 runoff.
Robert Bailey : I once read that building wealth is so simple that all you need to know can be summed up in a single sentence: spend less than you make and invest the difference wisely. But if you're in the real estate business for the long haul, one of the biggest challenges you will face is creating a sustainable future.
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Christopher Holland. Courtesy of the Cranston Police Department
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CRANSTON, R.I. (WLNE) — Cranston Police have put out an arrest warrant for sex offender Christopher Holland.
His previous address was 90 Norwood Ave. in Cranston, but has since changed his address without reporting a change in address.
Christopher Holland is a male of medium build and height, and light complexion.
The Cranston Police Dept. requests that anyone with information regarding Holland's current residential information please contact the Cranston Police Dept at 401-942-2211.
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There is perhaps no better ensemble with which to showcase the 20th anniversary of Eastman School of Music's OSSIA New Music group than the JACK Quartet. Founded at Eastman, the quartet will perform in Kodak Hall on Wednesday. Original members Christopher Otto (violin) and John Pickford Richards (viola) and new additions cellist Jay Campbell and violinist Austin Wulliman will perform two contemporary classical stunners alongside students in OSSIA and Musica Nova. The concert opener is the enigmatic and ethereal "String Quartet and Orchestra" by Morton Feldman (an influential 20th century composer with strong Western New York ties), and the program concludes with Steve Reich's mesmerizing "Triple Quartet." Helmut Lachenmann's "Zwei Gefühle" — complete with words by Leonardo da Vinci — is sandwiched in between.
The JACK Quartet will join OSSIA New Music and Musica Nova on Wednesday, February 15, at Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre, 60 Gibbs Street. 8 p.m. Free. 274-1000; esm.rochester.edu; jackquartet.com.
PHUKET: A raid on a house in the Kwang Rd area in Wichit early this morning (April 23) saw 17 people arrested for gambling and more than B15,000 in stake money seized.
Monday 23 April 2018, 04:35PM
Wichit Police officers led by Lt Col Narong Laksanawimol and accompanied by Royal Thai Army soldiers based in Phuket raided the house at 1am after receiving a tip-off that the venue was used as a gaming hub.
Of note, the address given in the official report only indicates that the house is located along Kwang Rd, but does not identify which housing estate the house is located within.
In addition to placing the 17 suspects under arrest, the raid party seized eight decks of cards and B15,950 in cash, Col Narong explained.
The punters were caught in the middle of playing hands of Kao Ke, a Thai card gambling game, he added.
All 17 suspects were taken to Wichit Police Station and charged with gambling without permission, Col Narong confirmed.
Robert had just got through to Sunday’s live final of Britain’s Got Talent when he appeared on the after show for a chat with Stephen Mulhern.
But as singer Anne-Marie performed, some dramatic scenes unfolded.
Robert could be seen dancing up to Big Narstie, but when the funny man went to touch his wrist, the singer retaliated with a push.
The contestant was thrust out of the frame of the shot from the shove, as Stephen could be seen making an awkward face at the camera.
Some viewers watching at home weren’t happy with what they’d seen and took to Twitter to comment.
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While mercury can be found in many products around your home, it can be hazardous to your health.The World Health Organization says exposure to mercury, even in small amounts, can cause serious health problems involving the nervous, digestive and immune systems.The naturally occurring element found in air, water and soil can also be a major threat to pregnant women, developing babies in utero, and younger children.In the video above, you can find several tips for protecting you and your family from exposure while cleaning up a mercury spill.
Cars 4 Heroes observed Memorial Day by giving away a new set of wheels to an active duty military family.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday hits back at Congress party's 'unprecedented' and 'illegal' remarks by saying that the party is threatening Supreme Court and other institutions for their own political gains. "Congress party had misused the all the institutions, now it is threatening the instructions for their own political gains," said BJP National Spokesperson Meenakashi Lekhi. Lekhi also asserted that the Congress party wants to run their governance from the corridor of the Supreme Court by threatening it. Earlier in the day, the Congress party termed Rajya Sabha Chairman M. Venkaiah Naidu's decision of rejection of the Opposition's impeachment notice against Chief Justice of India (CJI) Dipak Misra as 'unprecedented' and 'illegal'. Congress will file a petition in Supreme Court against impeachment motion against CJI. M. Venkaiah Naidu, Rajya Sabha Chairman on Monday rejected the Opposition's impeachment notice against Chief Justice of India (CJI) Dipak Misra.
Joseph D. Bianchi, 93, of Falcon Heights, died Nov. 17, 2017.
Joseph worked as a social worker at Hennepin County for many years. He was a volunteer firefighter in Falcon Heights for 30 years. He also served in the army during World War II.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy; siblings, Catherine (Joe Keary), Ernest (Dorothy) and Dominic “Dick”; grandson, Joe Lynn; brothers-in-law, John Joki, Marvin Joki and Eugene Couture; and sisters-in-law, Jean Couture and Irene (Bill) Park. He is survived by his children, Nancy (Dennis) Post, Tom (Deb), David (Michelle), Jim (Muriel) and John (Scott Warrender); eight grandchildren; sister, Rose (Leon) Bourque; and brother, Paul (Barbara).
Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Nov. 27 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, with interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
Dec 12 (Reuters) - Zhejiang China Commodities City Group Co Ltd:
* SAYS IT PLANS TO BOOST FINANCIAL HOLDING UNIT'S CAPITAL BY 3.0 BILLION YUAN ($453.15 million) TO 4.0 BILLION YUAN Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2l1Wkly Further company coverage: ($1 = 6.6203 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
For the ninth straight year, the Wisconsin Badgers football program has a former player, playing in the Super Bowl. This year, there are four former Badgers with two of them being running backs. James White with the New England Patriots, and Corey Clement with the Philadelphia Eagles.
April 10 OncoMed Pharmaceuticals Inc:
* OncoMed phase 2 demcizumab pancreatic cancer trial misses primary endpoint
* OncoMed Pharmaceuticals Inc says trial did not meet primary endpoint of progression-free survival
* OncoMed Pharma -interim median overall survival analysis did not show benefit for demcizumab in combination with abraxane plus gemcitabine versus abraxane
* OncoMed Pharmaceuticals Inc says safety data seen in yosemite trial were generally consistent and in line with expectations
* OncoMed Pharma -based on lack of benefit over standard-of-care, co will be discontinuing Yosemite clinical trial of demcizumab
* OncoMed Pharma - will also discontinue any additional enrollment in other ongoing demcizumab trials, conduct analyses of data from those trials as planned
* OncoMed Pharma - remains focused on completing, analyzing results of 2 randomized phase 2 clinical trials, pinnacle, denali, are anticipated in h1 of this year Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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's stock had its "sell" rating reiterated by equities researchers at BTIG Research in a research report issued to clients and investors on Wednesday. They presently have a $19.00 target price on the stock, up from their previous target price of $17.00.
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A group of school students in Limassol got the surprise of their life when they found a venomous snake within the school grounds.
A snake whisperer, Giannis Angeli, has been called to remove the snake safely off the school yard. According to statements made by the snake whisperer, the venomous snake slithered out from a car’s bonne.
Car engines are a common spot for snakes to hide, as they regularly slither up into cars because they are attracted to the warmth from the engine, and they always like small places where they can curl up and stay hidden, Giannis Angeli said.
Bitcoin just had its best day in two months & here’s why
Fast Money trader Brian Kelly on whether the bitcoin bear market is over. Could the G-20 meeting save bitcoin? The traders discuss.
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On Sunday, January 15, 2017, at approximately 11:07 p.m., Rice Lake Police Department responded to apartment complex at 1030 South Main Street, in the City of Rice Lake. Barron County Dispatch had taken a 911 call from an upset male subject who stated he had a bomb.
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NAPTIP advocates support for children in North-East
DIrecTor-GenerAl, National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, NAPTIP, Julie Oka-Donli, has reiterated the need for Nigerians to speak out in support of children, especially those in the North-East who have suffered one form of deprivation or the other in the last few years. Oka-Donli, who disclosed this in Abuja at the 2017 […]
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Nova Scotia RCMP are investigating what led to a home invasion in Lunenburg early Sunday morning.
Police were called to a home on Fox Street shortly before 7 a.m. AT, after receiving a call from the residents that a man and two women had entered their apartment and assaulted them.
The two residents suffered minor injuries during the incident.
RCMP arrested a 33-year-old man at a home on Kissing Bridge Road in nearby First Peninsula, N.S., a short time later.
Police do not believe this was a random act and say that the individuals involved in the home invasion are known to one another.
There is no word yet on if charges will be laid. Police say the investigation remains ongoing.
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Verizon Communications Inc (VZ.N) will pay around $2.25 billion for a five-year digital streaming partnership with National Football League, according to a source.
FILE PHOTO: The Verizon store in Superior, Colorado, U.S., July 27, 2017. REUTERS/Rick Wilking
An NFL spokesman declined to comment on the financial terms of the deal.
Under the partnership, Verizon renews its agreement to stream NFL games on its mobile devices but loses its exclusive rights to the airings.
The No.1 U.S. wireless carrier said the deal will come into effect from January.
“Verizon’s portfolio of premium digital and mobile media properties, including Yahoo Sports, will stream in-market and national games, including national pre-season, regular season, playoff games, and the Super Bowl nationwide to sports fans – regardless of mobile network,” the company said on Monday.
‘Need to generate employment in forestry sector’
Islamabad :The federal government has asked the provincial governments to review all the existing policies, laws and procedures pertaining to protected areas with a view to identifying gaps in designation and their effective management, especially in the context of involvement of local communities.
A letter sent to the provincial forest departments stated it is now recognised that there is a large group of stakeholders that needs to be involved in forest policy development and management.
About 4.2 million ha of Pakistan is under forests and planted trees, which is equivalent to 4.8 per cent of the total land area. It said it is necessary to motivate people to cooperate in realizing the objectives of forestry sector plans, policies and laws.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A telecommunications company says acts of vandalism disrupted service in three West Virginia cities, including interruptions to 911 centers.
Frontier Communications announced a $10,000 reward for information on the alleged theft or intentional damage to infrastructure leading to Saturday’s service interruptions in Hedgesville, Oceana and Fairmont.
News outlets report around 1,400 Frontier Communications workers in West Virginia and Virginia have been on strike since March 4, after their union contract expired without a new agreement. The release didn’t mention the striking workers, but the company’s senior vice president for the Midwest region, Greg Stephens, noted that the company has seen an increase in vandalism over the past two weeks.
A judge granted a restraining order Friday preventing striking workers from engaging in unlawful activity, something the workers have denied doing.
October is national bullying prevention month, and cell phones can extend bullying beyond school grounds.
An app called Sarahhah could make cyberbullying easy and anonymous.
The app is marketed as a way to get honest feedback from coworkers and friend.
Due to it being anonymous, there is more room for cruelty.
The fact is cyberbullying can happen on any social media website.
“When we see this cruelty online, we have to step up and step in and start saying he this isn’t right,” author of Shame Nation Sue Scheff said.
Parents can also be the same change makers, by saying they are not going to let their child download the app.
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The global RTLS market in the healthcare sector is expected to grow at an impressive CAGR of more than 50% during the forecast period, according to Technavio's latest market research. Technavio has published a new report on the RTLS market in the healthcare sector from 2017-2021.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Wanma Technology Co Ltd
* Says it issues prospectus for its Shenzhen IPO
Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2w4OsDg (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
Earlier this month a three song demo was uploaded to YouTube of Green Day recordings from sometime around 1992-1993.
The first song in the demo reel is an early version of “J.A.R.” A song that ended up on the soundtrack to 1995 film “Angus” & eventually spent 4 months atop the billboard modern rock chart.
The second demo is of “Having A Blast,” track 2 on “Dookie”.
The last track is “Don’t Wanna Fall In Love,” which can be found on the “Geek Stink Breath” CD & the 2002 Green Day compilation, “Shenanigans”.
Green Day return to the Bay Area on Saturday August 5th to play the Oakland Coliseum.
MAYS LANDING, N.J. — A man accused of fatally shooting a store manager before turning the gun on himself at an Atlantic City outlet mall last year has been convicted of murder charges.
Luis Maisonet also was found guilty of aggravated assault and three weapons offences stemming from the September 2016 shooting at a skatewear shop in The Walk. An Atlantic County jury returned its verdict Friday.
The 56-year-old Somers Point man now faces up to 30 years in state prison when he's sentenced next year.
Authorities say Maisonet shot 26-year-old Christopher Romero several times, then fled on foot. Maisonet shot and critically injured himself a short time later but has since recovered from his wounds.
Case for Kids
The 27th annual Case for Kids Walk, Run or Ride is being held June 3 at Bayfront Park. The community is invited to join the event to raise awareness for children facing poverty in Hamilton. All funds raised support children and youth programs in the lower city. The event will begin at noon with free lunch and activities. Sign up at wesley.ca/caseforkids.
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Tourism Hamilton is inviting the public to share the best of Hamilton through its 2018 #MyHamilton photo contest. This year's themes are outdoor adventure and city life. Submissions are being accepted until July 22. A panel of judges will select 10 finalists. Winners will be chosen by public vote. For information, visit tourismhamilton.com/myhamilton.
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Worried about catching a cold or the flu on an airplane? Get a window seat, and don't leave it until the flight is over.
That's what some experts have been saying for years, and it's perhaps the best advice coming out of a new attempt to determine the risks of catching germs on an airplane.
The new study sent squads of researchers onto commercial flights to look for viruses and observe how and when people came into close contact.
They concluded that people on the aisles get up the most and tend to be most likely to be near a person spewing infectious droplets of flu or cold virus.
The study was funded by Boeing, the Chicago-based airplane manufacturer. It was published Monday by the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
In today’s San Francisco Daybreak podcast, we cover the biggest stories that happened overnight. The glut of supply from the Treasury continues apace as investors keep an eye on the 3% level. UTX and Caterpillar were big winners among the S&P 500 heavyweights reporting this morning. The ECB may have started a stealth taper of its corporate-bond buying program, according to Deutsche Bank. Daybreak’s Richard Macauley discusses Alphabet earnings. Chris Kirkham hosts.
To listen to this podcast, click here. (Run time 4:00).
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CAIRO:- Egypt's plan to hand over two uninhabited Red Sea islands to Saudi Arabia under an agreement that has attracted widespread criticism moved closer to fruition with parliament set to vote on the measure on Wednesday. A key parliamentary committee unanimously backed the plan and referred it to parliament for a final vote before it can be ratified by President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, its chairman told journalists. Sisi's government last year announced a maritime demarcation agreement with Saudi Arabia, which has given billions of dollars of aid to Egypt, ceding control of the islands of Tiran and Sanafir to the Gulf kingdom. –Reuters
"We have unanimously approved the maritime demarcation accord with Saudi Arabia and it will be voted on in the general session today," said House of Representatives Committee on Defense and National Security Chairman Kamal Amer.
Three-star prospect Cole Mabry, an offensive lineman at Brentwood High School in Tennessee, announced Tuesday night on Twitter he has committed to join Notre Dame's 2018 recruiting class.
Four-star defensive backs Derrik Allen, of Lassiter High School in Georgia, and Kalon Gervin, of Detroit's Cass Technical High School, also announced committments to the Irish's 2018 class.
Many of Mississauga's best salons and professionals in their craft were honoured during the inaugural Toronto Hair & Beauty Awards on Sunday, May 27.
Organized by Creative Oceanic, the awards recognized winners from all over the GTA. Finalists in each category were chosen by the public.
Among the winners from Mississauga were Gold Tan & Sunset Spa (spa of the year overall winner and for Peel), Men Zone Barbershop (barbers of the year overall and for Peel), Julie of Gold Tan & Sunset Spa (masseuse of the year), iGlow Tan & Spa (tanning salon of the year), Grand LV Nails & Spa (team of the year) and Ovik's Salon & Spa (beauty salon of the year for Peel).
Meet the hotshot daughter of Knicks coach Jeff Hornacek When Jeff Hornacek’s name was floated in May as the potential new coach of the Knicks, most stories focused on what the former Utah Jazz shooting guard would bring to...
Daughter and a journalist: Abby Hornacek talks dad, Knicks A certain sports journalist in Chicago believes she has strong insight into attributes that make Jeff Hornacek a good NBA coach. “He’s the most dedicated person I’ve ever met, most...
REUTERS - India’s fuel demand rose 6.2 percent in November compared with the same month last year.
People queue as they wait for their turn to fill fuel at a petrol pump in Lucknow, India, November 9, 2016. REUTERS/Pawan Kumar/Files
Consumption of fuel, a proxy for oil demand, totalled 17.41 million tonnes, data from the Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC) of the oil ministry showed.
Sales of gasoline, or petrol, were 4.8 percent higher from a year earlier at 2.12 million tonnes.
Cooking gas or liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) sales increased 6.7 percent to 2.00 million tonnes, while naphtha sales fell 6.1 percent to 1.01 million tonnes.
Sales of bitumen, used for making roads, were 16.4 percent up, while fuel oil use edged unchanged in November.
Today is World Smokefree Day and Bay of Plenty support service Hāpainga has proved to be the best of its kind in the country.
New Zealand has 16 quitting support services and each one is required to record the number of clients who are smokefree four weeks after their set quit date.
Hāpainga has been in the top spot for the last nine months.
Team leader Lizzie Spence says it’s great news for the team of practitioners who support people to quit smoking across the Western and Eastern Bay of Plenty.
“The small team really focuses on treating each client as an individual. Quitting smoking is a real journey. Our team might meet with a client several times before they set a quit date. Building a rapport and trust with them is quite crucial to the successful outcome”.
The team uses a carbon monoxide detector, similar to a breathalyser, at four weeks to measure whether or not patients have smoked.
“Low to nil levels of carbon monoxide shows the person is smokefree,” says Spence.
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DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Workforce Investment Solutions is hosting one more job seeker preparation course before State Representative Sue Scherer's Job Fair on August 23.
Officials say the course will be held on August 16, from 2 p.m. until 3 p.m., at 757 West Pershing Road in Decatur. Attendees will learn more about interviewing skills and effective job search techniques.
Workforce Investment Solutions Employment Specialist Dana Miller says, "You can either leave that employer with them wanting to hire you, or you can leave them with no impression at all. So I think if you can come and get some information of how to talk to the recruiter at the job fair, any information you get should be helpful."
For more information about Workforce Investment Solutions, click here.
A Kansas City high school is ranked No. 1 in the nation in girls soccer, according to USA Today, and the ranking is well-deserved.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Yantai Yuancheng Gold Co Ltd:
* SAYS SHARE TRADE TO HALT FROM FEB 5 PENDING ANNOUNCEMENT RELATED TO SHARE TRANSFER Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2nviz1K Further company coverage: (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
CLARK COUNTY (WAOW) - One man is dead after a truck spun out of control in rural Clark County and rolled several times, ejecting two people, the Clark County Sheriff Department said Monday.
Andy Mallory, 35, of Chili died in the crash that happened about 5 p.m. Friday on Starr Road in Township of Lynn, the agency said.
The truck, driven by 35-year-old, Steven R. Faber, spun out of control, entered the ditch and rolled several times.
Neither man wore seatbelts, the sheriff's department said in a statement.
Investigators said alcohol and speed appear to be factors in the rollover.
Faber was transported by helicopter to a hospital. Mallory died at the scene.
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A deal between the United States and Qatar for F-15 fighter jets and a visit by two American warships to Doha are showing the vital military links Washington maintains to the country now at the center of a dispute with Arab nations.
Qatar has signed what it described as a $12 billion for the fighter jets. In November, the U.S. military announced a similar fighter jet deal for $21.1 billion. It’s unclear if they are the same deal.
Meanwhile, Cmdr. Bill Urban of the U.S. Navy’s 5th Fleet told The Associated Press that the USS Chinook, a coastal patrol ship, and U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Baranof both were in Doha for “a routine port visit” on Thursday.
Qatar is home to 10,000 American troops and a major U.S. military base.
LAWRENCE TWP., Ohio (Mix 94.1) – The former police chief in Lawrence Township will spend 60 days in jail and do 200 hours of community service for taking nearly $24,000 in township funds for his personal use.
54-year-old Paul Stanley was sentenced on a felony Theft in Office charge.
He pleaded guilty to that charge back in August.
Investigators say he took some 16 withdrawals from the township’s Law Enforcement Trust Fund
He has made restitution.
O No Canada!: Team apologizes for botching Canadian anthem
LOWELL, Mass. (AP) — A minor league baseball team in Massachusetts is apologizing for a botched rendition of the Canadian national anthem at a recent game.
The Lowell Spinners in a social media statement Monday blamed Sunday's substandard performance of "O Canada" on an audio delay between the microphone and the speakers and the inexperience of a team employee singing in front of a large crowd.
The Single-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox was celebrating Canada Day and Canadian culture on Sunday.
The team employee volunteered to sing after the person who was supposed to perform the anthem cancelled at the last minute.
Spinners' General Manager Shawn Smith tells The Sun of Lowell that the employee "felt just terrible" and "didn't mean any disrespect in any way, shape or form."
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Information from: The (Lowell, Mass.) Sun, http://www.lowellsun.com
A man had to be rescued by fire department personnel after falling into a 10-foot sinkhole in Philadelphia.Officials said the 58-year-old man was walking in the Strawberry Mansion neighborhood in northwest Philadelphia at about 11 p.m. Saturday.They said he stepped off a curb between two parked cars and fell into the newly formed sinkhole that was about two feet wide and 10 feet deep.He was rescued by firefighters and was taken to Temple University Hospital for treatment of injuries said not to be life-threatening.Source: Associated Press
This Chardonnay combines fruit from the estate vineyards in Carneros. Part of the wine spent minimal time on oak, imparting a hint of hazelnut aroma. The balance of the wine was fermented in small, stainless steel barrels which allow unique characteristics of the vineyard to come through...pear and green apple, lemon zest, honeysuckle, flint flavors, and a refreshing finish.Alcohol 14.2%
Original cast of ‘Good Times’. When it comes to classic Black television, shows like Good Times and The Jeffersons are staples. And although these shows never left (you know where to find them) if they came back—with a refreshed cast and modern setting– would they have the same appeal? According to sources, Sony and writer/producer…
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Multiple agencies have responded to a grain bin in West Burlington after reports of a man needing to be rescued.
West Burlington police did confirm with TV-6 that they are on scene for the rescue.
Police say there was a man who needed to be rescued but could not comment on his condition at this time.
We have a crew headed to the scene and will update this story as more information becomes available.
Die Brot Pann: 20 years of fresh-baked goodness
By Liz Johnson, Staff Writer
You can almost smell the tantalizing aroma of fresh baked goods a half mile before you reach Die Brot Pann Bakery. Once the door is opened to this rural delight of baked pies, breads, cookies and pastries, the savory bouquet of wholesome goodness is reminiscent of grandma’s kitchen.
Die Brot Pann is another one of Ray County’s best-kept secrets. It’s the only privately owned bakery in the area and one would think being located in a rural area north of Richmond is too far off the beaten path, but, you’d be wrong.
“We get a lot of traffic through here,” said Paul King, co-owner of the baker with his wife Delores. “We get people from Minnesota, the Dakotas and a lot of Branson traffic.”
It seems Highway 13 is the gateway from northern Midwestern states to the south, more specifically, to Branson.
“We’re in a good spot,” he added.
The complete story is in the Tuesday, April 18, 2017 Richmond News.
Twincy Pricesheet: What Costs What, Where
The very first publications were basically just lists of prices for the necessities you would buy throughout a market; that’s what we’ve got here, some of the costs throughout MPLS + STPL. All costs are in American dollars. We’re doing mostly food and drank on this one to set a baseline for our 2017 prediction that we’ll be seeing pricier menus become the norm this year.
Revival St Paul
½ bird $16
brisket 1/2lb $12
Lawless Distilling
Ugh, Fine, Here’s Your Mule Highball $8
Shot! of Pink Gin $5
Bogarts Donuts (call ahead Uptown)
Lavender Cake $2
Nutella Filled $3
Semisonic
Turf Club $35 (SOLD OUT)
Mainroom $30 (SOLD OUT)
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The robbers have struck several times in Essex County. Wale Aliyu reports.
Spanning the weekend of Sept. 9-10, the Wilde Subaru Frank Mots International Kite Festival celebrates the centuries-old tradition of kiting. The event runs from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. both days, and features a number of kite-related attractions including the Grand Launch of more than 600 kites at noon each day.
Two precision kite-flying teams, The Chicago Fire Kite Team and Team FORC-E, will be performing three times each day of the event. Yves Laforest and the Canadian Dream Team will be making their 17th appearance at the festival, flying both the all new Mega Octopus kite and Giant Manta Ray.
Connor and Amy Doran, who were top 12 finalists on NBC’s “America’s Got Talent,” will also be in attendance.
The first 100 kids that participate in the Kids Mad Dash will receive free kites.
This event is free to the public, with ample free parking. You can find more information here.
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Developers bought out this old condo in Brickell. Now they plan to tear it down
– The rating for this the Memorial Day episode of Raw saw a predictable drop due to the holiday. Monday’s episode brought in a 0.77 rating in the 18 – 49 demographic and 2.495 million viewers, down 14% and 7% from last week’s 0.89 demo rating and 2.669 million viewers. The numbers represented a new low in the demo rating, and the lowest audience since the September 26th, 2016 episode had 2.478 million viewers.
Raw ranked #5 among cable originals for the night per Showbuzz Daily. The NBA Conference Finals won the night with a huge 5.69 demo rating and 14.81 million viewers. It was followed by the post-game show (2.37 demo rating/5.779 million), the pre-game (1.08 rating/3.188 million) and VH-1’s Love & Hip-Hop Atlanta (0.92 rating/1.921 million).
The hourly numbers were:
8 PM: (0.8 demo rating, 2.593 million viewers)
9 PM: (0.79 demo rating, 2.591 million viewers)
10 PM: (0.71 demo rating, 2.300 million viewers)
In the past week, Phil Jackson’s ill-advised words in a press conference have sparked:
1. An Instagram from Carmelo Anthony largely thought to be a response to the team president that was liked by players across the league.
2. A statement from the players’ union condemning his words.
3. Reports of Kristaps Porzingis, who is supposed to be the team’s future, being unhappy with the management
So, what should be the logical response? We’ll let Stephen A. Smith take it from here:
"I'M SO DAMN DISGUSTED … GET HIM THE HELL OUT OF NEW YORK!" –@stephenasmith on @PhilJackson11 pic.twitter.com/tbZcmsaNN4 — First Take (@FirstTake) April 17, 2017
He’s right. Phil Jackson hasn’t done anything to rebuild New York, instead setting them up in a position to repeat a similar cycle and alienating its longtime star on his way out of the Big Apple. If the Knicks are looking to switch up its personnel, the person responsible for putting together a group that hasn’t worked since he got there might be the place to start.
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Gordon Square’ Capitol Theatre launches another season of its Happy Hour Classic Film Series with a classic piece of ’80s nostalgia: the 1988 high school black comedy Heathers. Winona Ryder plays the role of Veronica Sawyer, the odd girl out in the popular clique where all the other girls are named Heather. Her attempts to fit in and her disgust with their behavior lead to some outrageous results.
If you’ve never seen the film, it’s worth checking out — the clothes may be pure 80s, but the dilemmas faced by Veronica are timeless. If you’ve seen it before, this is a great time to revisit it with a cocktail hour preceding the 7pm screening to hang out and enjoy cocktails, appetizers and live music. The $10 admission includes munchies and one mini-cocktail.
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Anonymous: NO electricity, so how is she getting her shirts printed???? She is a typical "BIG MOUTH LIBERAL who is going to run for Governor in 2020 on the Democratic Ticket.
Teen arrested after car with baby inside stolen in Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Police in Tennessee say a teenager has been charged with kidnapping after a car with a baby inside was stolen in Memphis.
Memphis police said on its Facebook page that 18-year-old James Williams was charged Sunday with kidnapping and theft of property.
Williams was being held in the Shelby County Jail. Jail records didn't indicate whether he has an attorney.
Ten-month old Zoe Jordan appeared unharmed when she was found Saturday morning, hours after an Amber Alert was triggered. Police say the baby apparently spent the night in the car and was found in a residential area.
Police say the car was taken when the girl's mother went into a restaurant to pick up an order and left her car running.
The baby has been reunited with her mother.
(AP) – Prince Harry has broken with royal tradition of maintaining silence about mental health issues by speaking candidly of his problems following the death of his mother Princess Diana.
The 32-year-old prince told The Daily Telegraph in an interview published Monday that he needed counseling and nearly suffered breakdowns in the two decades since his mother died in a 1997 car crash. He told the newspaper he “shut down all his emotions” for nearly 20 years. He said he had been “very close to a complete breakdown on numerous occasions.” He said he endured “two years of total chaos” because of his inability to deal with his grief.
Harry has worked with a charity that promotes mental health. He has never before spoken openly about his problems dealing with Diana’s death.
February is “Heart Month” and Sioux City’s hospitals called attention to that Friday by having their employees wear red.
Dr. Jerome Pierson of Mercy Medical Center says “Wear Red Day” calls attention to the fact that heart disease is the number one killer of women in America:
OC……..are preventable. ;06
Dr. Pierson says not all symptoms of heart disease are obvious:
OC……..men as well. ;17
Mayor Bob Scott read proclamations to commemorate the day at both Mercy and at Unity Point St. Luke’s.
In this Dec. 12, 2016 file photo, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, left, clasps hands with U.N. Secretary-General designate Antonio Guterres after Guterres was sworn in at U.N. headquarters. Guterres takes the reins of the United Nations on New Year's Day, promising to be a "bridge-builder" but facing an antagonistic incoming U.S. administration led by Donald Trump who thinks the world body's 193 member states do nothing except talk and have a good time.
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Located on iconic Meridian Street, home to many of the most distinctive and historically significant homes in Indianapolis. Set on over two acres of rolling lawn, the home retains the character and charm of a bygone era yet redesigned to reflect today's lifestyle. The exquisite kitchen, unique lovely solarium, spacious master bedroom with two dressing rooms, sunroom and study adjacent, second bedroom with gas fireplace, and bath, third bedrm with private bath, nanny/in-law quarters on third floor, very private office space with built ins accessible via elevator, along with the attached garage there is a three-car detached, spacious yard includes a private courtyard off the solarium.
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Success Academy Charter Schools on Wednesday released the first of several free, publicly available learning modules that are aimed to ease teacher workload and, in the process, spread the Success Academy model of teaching beyond the New York City region.
The materials are part of a new Success Academy Education Institute, which will encompass both teaching tools housed online and a physical teaching lab to be located in a new...
This is Orlando's Lee Middle School, which was renamed to College Park Middle School on Tuesday night. Robert E. Lee Middle School, a name that many say harkens back to a dark period in American history, will become College Park Middle.
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Elder Bobby Lee Clark, age 80, of Carrollton, Georgia, passed away on Friday morning, April 14, 2017, at Wellstar Paulding Hospital. He was born April 2, 1937, in Carroll County, Georgia, the son of the late George Comer Clark and the late Pearl Hendrix Clark.
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Jeff Stein is making this a daily thing. Good for him.
Same story today. No p.1 health care coverage in LA Times; NYT; WashPo; or WSJ. You can learn a lot about North Korea, Jeff Sessions, & Uber pic.twitter.com/DKyk6WU2hJ — Jeff Stein (@JStein_Vox) June 14, 2017
The Show: Ontario 150 commercial
The Moment: The back-patting
As a Toronto indie band sings the Ontario theme song “A Place to Stand,” we meet five characters, nonactors recreating versions of their real-life stories: A Syrian refugee in a head scarf packs her belongings; a gay man sits sadly at a kitchen table while his parents discuss him in the next room; an Ojibway teenager plants a tree with his father; a Vietnamese man holding a photo boards a plane; a newborn is cuddled by its African-Canadian parents.
Next we see them in Ontario: The gay man stands on a street with a rainbow flag; the Ojibway teen studies in a library; the Syrian girl meets her school class.
Then we see them succeed: The Ojibway teen leads a forestry crew; the gay man has a date; the Vietnamese man enjoys a meal with relatives. Finally they watch fireworks as the words “A place for all of us” appear onscreen.
Two men pretending to be Child Youth Protection Services workers went in to a Canberra home on the weekend, in the second such instance in the region this year, police say.
Police said the men went to the Melba home about 3.30pm on Sunday and told the occupant they were from Child Youth Protection Services.
"The men were granted entry to the house and left about 15 minutes later without incident," police said in a statement.
"Checks revealed the men were not employees of CYPS and that they had gained entry to the residence under false pretences."
The men were described as Caucasian, in their mid-30s. They spoke with Australian accents and were well dressed.
"Police would like to remind the public that CYPS representatives will always introduce themselves and show photographic identification," they said.
DEKALB, Ill. (AP) — Nike Sibande scored 20 points and grabbed seven rebounds and Miami (OH) beat Northern Illinois 81-65 on Saturday afternoon.
Jalen Adaway added 17 points for the RedHawks (13-10, 6-4 Mid-American Conference) who have won four of their last five. Isaiah Coleman-Lands scored 16 points on 4 of 5 shooting from 3-point range and Bam Bowman had 10 points and six rebounds.
The Redhawks opened the game on a Sibande 3-pointer and led all the way, building to a 33-16 advantage with 5:08 left and were up 38-28 at the break.
Northern Illinois closed to 58-49 midway through the second half, but Coleman-Lands replied with three 3s in the span of four possessions and Dalonte Brown included a dunk to help push it to 71-51 with 6:15 left and the RedHawks cruised from there.
Justin Thomas scored 14 points off the bench for the Huskies (10-13, 3-7) who have lost three straight.
God does not multiply money, hard work does – Senior pastor warns against seed sowing
The senior pastor of Power City International, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Abel Damina, has told Christians that giving money to churches for any purpose does not guarantee wealth from heaven. He said Christians who give money and other valuables to churches and men of God and in turn expect to become rich were only living […] God does not multiply money, hard work does – Senior pastor warns against seed sowing Read Full Story
The 25-year-old has moved to the Hawthorns in a £5m deal to become Ben Foster’s replacement between the sticks.
He has spent the last 18 months on loan at Championship heavyweights Aston Villa and leaves Old Trafford without making a senior appearance for the club.
The talented shot stopped insists he’s now looking realise his potential.
"I'm happy to be here,” he said.
“I’ve spoken to a lot of people about the club and heard nothing but good things.
"It's good to get through the door. I've played Championship games and won a promotion from League One with Preston but always seemed to end back at Manchester United or going somewhere else.
It's too little too late that President Donald Trump has finally called out violent white nationalists who marched through the streets of Charlottesville, Virginia over the weekend. One of them deliberately drove his car into a crowd of people, killing 32-year-old Heather Heyer and injuring 20 more.
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Plenty of revellers saw the 'naked guy'.
ONE particular party-goer at Falls Festival was having a ball.
And he didn't mind showing everyone.
Police had seen a 20-year-old man from Freshwater performing naked handstands in the main amphitheatre at the festival.
A crowd of 5,000 people were in the area at the time.
Police then advised him that he was being removed from the festival due to his behaviour.
He ran from police and security, and was tackled and handcuffed.
As the man was being lead to the police compound he broke free of police.
Still handcuffed, he jumped under a fence and tried to escape.
Police and security dragged him back from under the fence twice before he was finally restrained.
He was issued a Field Court Attendance Notice for Offensive Conduct, Resist Police and Escape Lawful Custody.
He will appear in Byron Bay Local Court in March.
There's tough words out from Whole Foods Market (NASDAQ:WFM) CEO John Mackey to activist investor Jana Partners in an interview with Texas Monthly.
While the full Mackey interview is worth the read, the below few sentences provide a pretty good summary of where the exec stands.
"We need to get better, and we’re doing that. But these guys just want to sell us, because they think they can make forty or fifty percent in a short period of time. They’re greedy bastards, and they’re putting a bunch of propaganda out there, trying to destroy my reputation and the reputation of Whole Foods, because it’s in their self-interest to do so.”
Jana Partners holds ~8% stake in WFM.
What Happens Now That The Controversial GOP Memo Has Been Released President Trump said the contents of the GOP intelligence memo were "disgraceful." Trump moved to let Congress make the memo public despite objections from the FBI and the Justice Department.
In Madisonville, the community took a moment to honor the victims of the mass shooting in Las Vegas.
City and county government officials collaborated to pay tribute.
The courthouse bells played "Amazing Grace" as government workers and community members paid their respects to victims and honored first responders.
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Pandor said there had been reports that students had submitted all the required information to qualify for bursaries but higher education institutions had not received funds.
“There are still significant challenges regarding system integration between NSFAS and the institutions. This integration process has affected the submission of registration data to the scheme‚” Pandor said.
She said the exchange of data was crucial as this would confirm to NSFAS that eligible students were registered at an institution.
“I have instructed NSFAS to urgently address the integration issues and work with the affected institutions.
“It is crucial that NSFAS finalises the 2018 funding decisions urgently to ensure that all eligible students are confirmed‚ bursary agreements are signed and students get their allowances.”
She said every single delay had a real effect on students‚ on their ability to access accommodation and food‚ books and ultimately on their ability to succeed.
As lawyers presented their closing statements on the sixth day of trial, Taylor Swift grabbed tissues.
Donning a black turtleneck dress and seated next to her mother Andrea Swift, the songstress was visibly emotional in court Monday afternoon as she broke into tears during the attorneys' final arguments. The star buried her face in her hands and wiped her tears away with tissues, looking away from Mueller as her mother and lawyer consoled her.
As an eyewitness observed, at one point Swift mouthed "wow" in reaction to a comment from Mueller's attorney, Gabriel McFarland. She shook her head and at times audibly sighed. When McFarland held up the photo of Swift with his client and asked if that was the face of a woman who has just been assaulted, Swift began to cry and grabbed her mother's hand. She covered her face with both hands and had a pile of tissues on the table by the end of the closing argument.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention chief Brenda Fitzgerald resigns due to investment issues, gov't says.
Hawaii Writers Guild meets tomorrow
Residents of all ages are welcome to join the writers’ critique group. Weekly readings are held at Thelma Parker Memorial Library in Waimea weekly. The next gathering is tomorrow from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. The last two this month will be June 20 and 27. Brown bagging is encouraged.
Info: Contact Ray Pace at raypacewrites@gmail.com or 883-3357
You can download Everest VR right now for $15. As with most VR titles, though, you'll need a reasonably modern Windows PC to handle the Oculus Rift experience. The developers recommend at least a 4th-generation quad Core i5 processor, 8GB of RAM and a GeForce GTX 960 to make the most of it. That won't be too much trouble if you already have a Rift, but it's something to consider if your PC is on the edge of being VR-ready.
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker will sign a measure Monday clearing the way for mining copper and gold in the state.
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Motorcyclist knocked unconscious in SLO
January 2, 2017
A 24-year-old Morro Bay man was found lying unconscious on a San Luis Obispo street Saturday afternoon after his motorcycle collided with a vehicle.
At about 3:30 p.m. on New Year’s Eve, the motorcyclist collided with a vehicle driven by a 66-year-old San Luis Obispo man around 3:30 p.m. on New Year’s Eve. The Morro Bay man suffered severe injuries in the crash.
After finding the man lying next to his motorcycle, first responders administered medical aid and then transported him to a local hospital. The motorcyclist’s current condition has not been disclosed.
Police have not released the identity of either man involved in the crash. A San Luis Obispo Police Department news release says it is not known whether drugs or alcohol were a factor in the crash.
Investigators are asking anyone who witnessed the accident to contact the police department.
Adam Brody and Ron Perlman bring the drama in the Crackle series "StartUp."
The show is in its season season and follows a group of follows unlikely tech entrepreneurs.
The dark side of the web comes center stage for "StartUp" and Adam and Ron told MORE's Molly Riehl that the plot gets gritty.
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Does Kate Middleton look so relaxed and radiant because it’s her third child? Heidi Giles is from Tralee and is a mother of three. She tells Deirdre how the third child is much easier.
The album was produced by Greg Kurstin, who has worked with Adele, Kelly Clarkson, Sia, and Foo Fighters."I suppose the record could have come out a year or two ago," the singer told Rolling Stone.
"But these are complex songs all trying to do two or three things at once. It's not retro and not modern. To get everything to sit together so it doesn't sound like a huge mess was quite an undertaking." Read more here.
1:03 Car crashes into pole, house on Buena Vista Road Pause
1:42 Vacant midtown building gets facelift by artists,community volunteers
1:51 Judge sentences Harris to serve two consecutive sentences of life without parole
1:26 Auburn QB Sean White describes injury, health ahead of Sugar Bowl
2:06 Meet the chef and owner of Trevioli Artisan Pasta Company
1:37 REACH scholarship to make college dreams reality
1:06 Georgia residents wait to return home to survey Hurricane Matthew damage
0:45 Cam Newton makes young fan's wish come true
6:40 Law enforcement officers remember Deonn Carter as "an angel"
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Coventry City’s players are yet to register a league victory away from the Ricoh Arena under Mark Robins ’s guidance.
The Sky Blues chalked up another League One defeat on Easter Monday, going down 2-0 at Spotland.
A double from Ian Henderson sealed the victory for the home side.
A goal in either half was enough to afford Rochdale the victory over the freshly relegated Sky Blues.
Here’s how Sky Blues reporter Andy Turner rated the players against Dale.
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Davaris McGowens scored 21 points, Kameron Langley had 17 with seven assists, and North Carolina A&T beat Hampton 92-84 on Saturday for its seventh win in eight games.
Aaren Edmead scored 14 points and Devonte Boykins and Femi Olujobi added 11 apiece for the Aggies (14-9, 7-1 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference), who shot 58.6 per cent from the field and made 16 free throws.
Hampton closed to 56-52 on Kalin Fisher's 3, but the Aggies pulled ahead on an 11-6 run and led 80-69 on Edmead's jumper with 6:19 left.
Boykins's 3 tied it at 23, he hit a go-ahead layup and the Aggies led 49-40 at halftime after making seven 3-pointers and shooting 52.9 per cent from the field.
The Virginia (3-2, 2-0 ACC) women’s tennis team closed strong on Saturday, rallying for a 4-3 win over Syracuse (3-1, 0-1 ACC) at the Boar’s Head Sports Club.
PARIS — Neymar scored his 18th league goal in as many games as French leader Paris Saint-Germain won at Lille 3-0 to stay 11 points clear at the top on Saturday.
Left back Yuri Berchiche put PSG ahead on the stroke of halftime, Neymar scored in the 78th minute and midfielder Giovani Lo Celso completed a comfortable win late on.
Neymar was involved in the opening goal, too.
He whipped a cross for Edinson Cavani and defender Junior Alonso went to contest the ball with Cavani near the penalty spot. But Alonso inadvertently knocked it into the path of Berchiche, who struck home a low shot for his second goal of the season.
CHENNAI: M Natarajan husband of jailed AIADMK leader V K Sasikala , died at 1:30am on Tuesday, a release from Gleneagles Global Health City here said."It is with profound grief and sorrow that we announce the sad demise of Natarajan Maruthappa at 1:30am. Every possible attempt was made to sustain his revival. However, despite our best efforts he was unable to recover," a statement from Gleneagles Global Health City chief operating officer Shanmuga Priyan said.The 74-year-old underwent a dual organ transplant in October last year.He was admitted to the ICU in the hospital on March 16 following severe chest infection. He was on ventilator support. Doctors said he underwent a tracheostomy on Monday.
An intoxicated Shippensburg man ran afoul of the law when he picked the wrong spot to take a nap, borough police said Monday.
His ill-chosen snooze site was in the car of an off-duty cop.
Police said the officer stopped by the local Sheetz after finishing his shift just before 6 a.m. Sunday. He locked his private car, but left the windows slightly open, then went into the store.
When the officer returned, he found Travis McLaughlin passed out in the passenger seat, police said. They said McLaughlin was charged with public drunkenness.
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(with unfortunate automobile. . . .)
I love the fact that the clipped hedges match, too.
Somebody here has the overview!!
Done
On Monday, the club reached an agreement with left-hander James Russell on a Minor League contract that will include an invitation to attend Spring Training. The team has not confirmed the deal, which is pending physical.
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But if you’re in a rush, John’s simply put, profound remark can be found at around the 2:20 mark.
Since 1890, the Army/Navy game has celebrated those who have committed their lives to protecting our country. For the 118th time, it’s much more than just a football game. pic.twitter.com/f8ruphRpUd — CBS Sports (@CBSSports) December 9, 2017
It should be mandatory viewing for every pro athlete, especially those “suiting up” in the NFL.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Bank Millennium SA:
* Bank Millennium may be able to meet the financial regulator’s conditions to pay out a dividend in 2019, the bank’s Chief Executive Joao Bras Jorge tells reporters Further company coverage: (Reporting by Warsaw Newsroom)
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With under three weeks to go until South Africa’s crucial double-header with Cape Verde Islands in the 2018 World Cup qualifiers‚ it was a decidedly mixed weekend for overseas-based players expected to form part of coach Stuart Baxter’s squad.
Bafana Bafana are in Cape Verde for the first game on September 1‚ before they host their opponents in Durban four days later.
Back-to-back victories would put Baxter’s side well on course for a place in Russia next year.
But some national team stars could go into the fixtures under-cooked‚ not least the French-based pair of Keagan Dolly and Kermit Erasmus‚ who have yet to feature for Montpellier and Stade Rennes so far this season.
Both were left out of the match-day squads for their respective teams at the weekend‚ with no explanation given.
Guingamp midfielder Lebogang Phiri featured for the last 20 minutes against Paris St Germain‚ playing in the debut match of Brazilian star Neymar.
He could not help his side slip to a 3-0 home loss though.
Florida authorities say an inmate who killed his cellmate last month while awaiting trial for killing another cellmate in 2015 is now in solitary confinement.
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Elliott will be in the crease for Monday's tilt against Anaheim, Derek Wills of Sportsnet 960 reports.
Moose hasn't been on his "A" game in the playoffs so far, allowing six goals on 70 shots and picking up a pair of losses. The Flames will be back at home, which hasn't been much of a defensive advantage, as they allowed 2.71 goals per game there this season.
The Titans off-season program got underway Monday in Nashville, although quarterback Marcus Mariota will be limited in some of his workouts.
Mariota is still recovering from that broken leg he suffered in December against Jacksonville.
Mariota did walk into the Titans complex without a limp, so that’s a good sign.
He has already started jogging, and he hopes to be running at full speed in a few weeks.
The goal for Mariota is to be ready for training camp, which starts at the end of July.
His teammates often texted Mariota to keep his spirits up.
Linebacker Brian Orakpo told Mariota to stay off the surf board when Mariota was back in his home state of Hawaii.
Tennessee finished 9-7 last season, just missing out on the playoffs.
Ingram is nursing groin tightness following Friday's victory over the Nets, Tania Ganguli of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Ingram was not held back by the injury during the contest, as he teased a triple double with 16 points (5-14 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 6-8 FT), 10 assists and eight rebounds across 37 minutes. The severity of the injury is unknown at this time, but it will be something to keep an eye on heading into Sunday's matchup versus the Thunder.
However, viewers may not be too happy about some of the teasers as Lili Reinhart, who stars as Betty Cooper, has hinted their is heartbreak ahead.
She explained that she is not sure whether Bughead (played by Cole Spouse) and Betty’s relationship will survive as they face an intense first few episodes.
Teasing their romance when the show returns, she noted: “There’s definitely, it seems to be like, countless forces that want to pry them apart.
“Their relationship is being put to the test, totally. I’ve been able to see the challenges that have been thrown their way. And, it’s definitely hard.
Best Places To Get Your Pumpkin Fix In DFWFall foliage flutters gently to the ground. The orange hue of the leaves reminds you that it's also pumpkin season, as if you could have possibly forgotten. Pumpkin-flavored and infused just about anything is right this time of year. Try these on, a few times if you'd like.
US Vice President Mike Pence said Tuesday that Washington will review and reform the free trade agreement with South Korea, citing too many barriers to US businesses.
The visiting vice president made the remarks during an American Chamber of Commerce meeting in Seoul. South Korea and the United States enforced the so-called KORUS FTA in 2012.
US Vice President Mike Pence (Yonhap)
"Most concerning is the fact that the US trade deficit with South Korea has more than doubled since the KORUS came into effect. That's the hard truth," Pence told the meeting."Our businesses continue to face too many barriers of entry... We are reviewing all of our trade agreements across the world to ensure they benefit our economy as much as they benefit our trading partners... the US and people of South Korea we will work toward that end to reform KORUS in the days ahead," he added. (Yonhap)
A New Years Eve RIDE program, positioned on Innisfil Beach Road stopped 95 drivers. South Simcoe Police say none of the drivers had been drinking. The same can’t be said for spot Checks between Bradford and Innisfil. 463 cars were stopped at various locations. 21 roadside screening tests were done. Resulting in 3 warns – which means automatic license suspensions.
At least two people were killed and seven others wounded on Tuesday in a car bomb explosion in southwestern the Iraqi capital of Baghdad, a police source told Xinhua. The blast occurred in the morning when a booby-trapped car detonated at the industrial area in the Shiite neighborhood of Baiyaa, the source said on condition of anonymity.
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Bedford’s Christmas lights will be powered up on Thursday (November 23), illuminating the first extended trading day of the season.
The switch-on will be accompanied by an afternoon of free entertainment in the town centre and fireworks on The Embankment from 7pm.
The jolly fat man with the white beard, right, is also planning to bring Rudolf and the rest to Harpur Square for a quick getaway from monitoring his elves to be the show’s star attraction.
The day’s movers and shakers are BedfordBID and you can get more details on their website www.lovebedford.co.uk
Angul: A youth in Odisha’s Angul was trampled to death by a wild tusker in Nuapada forest under Khamar Forest Range while trying to take a selfie with the animal today.
The deceased identified as Jayakrushna Nayak of Nimidibeda village under Pallahara village in the district approached the loan animal near Madhapala Temple in Nuapada village with an intent to click a selfie.
He took the tusker lightly which had strayed out from a herd and entered into the village as it looked sick and was moving at a slower pace.
However, the wild tusker attacked Jayakrushna while he was trying to click the selfie. He was rushed to the Khamar CHC by the locals immediately in a critical condition where he breathed his last while undergoing treatment.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri House is advancing a proposal to ban public contractors from protesting Israel.
House lawmakers gave the bill initial approval in a voice vote Tuesday. If enacted, it would prohibit state and local governments from contracting with companies boycotting Israel.
The bill is in response to an increasingly visible protest movement toward Israel’s policies toward Palestinians. House Speaker Todd Richardson proposed the bill. Backers say the goal is to support a country that’s a trade partner to Missouri.
More than 20 other states have such policies. A federal judge blocked a law in Kansas pending a court challenge.
Critics in the Missouri House voiced similar concerns about free speech rights.
The measure needs another vote of approval to head to the Senate, where a similar bill has stalled.
A look at other Juneteenth celebrations and observances going on in and around the Houston area. They range from a Juneteenth parade in Acres Homes, to big celebrations in Missouri City and Galveston -- where it all began.If you are interested in attending events in the Houston area, check out theDown in Galveston, they will be celebrating with picnics, festivals and African American heritage exhibits. For more information, take a look at theIf you don't want to make the trip to Galveston, you can check out the "Festival Under the Stars" in Missouri City. For more information about the festival and other events, visit the
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Vanderbilt has added a Big Ten flavor to its football team with the addition of former Ohio State wide receiver Alex Stump and ex-Michigan long snapper Scott Sypniewski.
The Commodores also announced they have added offensive lineman Saige Young from Dodge City (Kansas) Community College. Sypniewski and Young are eligible to play for Vanderbilt this season. Stump must sit out the 2017 season due to NCAA transfer rules.
Sypniewski, a graduate transfer, becomes Vanderbilt’s most experienced long snapper. He played 36 games with Michigan over the last three years.
Stump caught only one pass for Ohio State last season after redshirting in 2015.
Vanderbilt now has three former Big Ten players. The Commodores earlier added Illinois transfer Ke’Shawn Vaughn, a running back who will sit out the 2017 season due to NCAA transfer rules.
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Jason Quate and his wife are already charged with concealment of a homicidal death after remains were found June 6 in the garage behind a vacant home in Centreville, Illinois. Homicide charges have not been filed.
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A homeless man waits for the Central Library to open. Librarians and other staff members have received training to understand and deal with homeless people, as many use public restrooms inside every day. Randy Pench rpench@sacbee.com
ISLAMABAD, Feb 14 (APP): Minister for Defence Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Tuesday underlined the need for protecting boundaries to combat terrorism.
Talking to a private news channel, he said the matter regarding border management with Afghan government had been discussed to eliminate the menace of terrorism.
He said terrorists and their hideouts were in Afghanistan, adding suicide bombers were also coming from outside the country.
He said there was a need to stop such incidents of terrorism, the incidents of terrorism were reported from Lahore, Quetta and Karachi for the last day in which many people including police officers had lost their lives.
Khawaja Asif said all important measures would be taken to secure the efforts made for flushing out the menace of terrorism. Such efforts would not go waste, he added.
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CMM Entertainment flagship artist, Camkpe Baba, comes through with the visual to his latest single ‘Ayomosi’.
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‘Ayomosi’ serves as a follow-up to his earlier single ‘Amina’.
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Baku. 17 June. REPORT.AZ/ Price of the Azerbaijani Azeri LT CIF crude, put for sale on world markets went up by 0,22 USD or 0,47%.
Report informs, price of oil brand Azeri LT CIF now makes 47,45 USD per barrel.
Notably, minimum price of Azeri LT CIF was recorded in December 2001 (19.15 USD) and the maximum value of the brand was registered in July 2008 (149.66 USD).
1:35 Mattingly talks about José Fernandez at spring training Pause
1:56 The man accused of killing a woman and her daughter made the 911 call
0:58 Wade on Riley: 'I have nothing to squash, I'm thankful for what we were able to build here'
0:35 Dwyane Wade gets thunderous applause when taking the court against the Miami Heat
0:54 Cubans executed by Castro regime on display in the European Parliament
1:32 Press Secretary says press should focus more on leaks than Flynn's resignation
2:23 Konpa champ Gazzman Couleur and dISIP play Hollywood Live
2:40 Miami Dolphins draft pick Laremy Tunsil addresses media after allergic reaction
1:08 Dolphins Wake: I've been an underdog since day one
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A small family run Chinese restaurant and takeaway in Buckingham town centre. The head chef originates from China where he began his career at an early age. Over the years he has explored and sampled dishes from all over the country, working his way up through the ranks before joining the Cheng Du.
They offer both westernised dishes as well as food from their home country such as sea-spiced aubergine.
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Several pigs that were left four years ago on a small island within the California Delta have become the centre of residents' debate after an animal-rights group took them off the island.
The Sacramento Bee reports (http://bit.ly/2rrcszq ) 10 people from Farm Sanctuary used a trailer and barge on Tuesday to ferry six pigs off the island under the land owner's permission. Susie Coston, the group's national shelter director, says the pigs were not in good health and were being mistreated, but residents in the area disagree.
Several boaters have been feeding the pigs and say on the island, the animals are truly "free."
Delta boater Erlyn Lucas-Payne says the pigs were "stolen," not "rescued." But Coston says the pigs starved in the winter and were fed beer in the summer.
The pigs were taken to UC Davis for veterinary care.
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Life without parole is the sentence for a 38-year-old man convicted of fatally stabbing his ex-girlfriend and her 10-year-old daughter in a western Wisconsin home before setting the house ablaze. Cristian D. Nunez, of New Richmond, was sentenced Monday in St. Croix County Circuit Court in Hudson for the double murder on Sept.
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The planning of what has become known as the D’Urban Park Development Project (DPDP) began soon after the APNU+AFC coalition government took office in May 2015 and given all the questions surrounding the spending associated with the venture, Chairman of Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) Irfaan Ali says, an audit would be of interest to the group.
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 4 Midday' game
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the Missouri Lottery's "Pick 4 Midday" game were:
9-1-8-9
(nine, one, eight, nine)
ZANESVILLE, OH (WCMH) — The Muskingum County Sheriff’s Office has identified a man who was found dead after he jumped into Jonathan Creek on Friday morning to elude deputies.
Sheriff Matt Lutz identified the man as Michael Fowler, 43, of Westerville. Lutz told WHIZ-TV one of his deputies was trying to stop a vehicle around 2:30am Friday, and the driver crashed and fled on foot. He jumped into Jonathan Creek, and disappeared about halfway across the waterway.
Fowler’s body was recovered Saturday afternoon a short distance from where he went under water.
Longtime Merced County Supervisor injured in early morning structure fire
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Perez (7-10) allowed two runs on six hits and a walk while striking out two batters through six innings during Monday's win over Detroit.
Perez was coming off his best start of the season, so this was an excellent follow up, and he's now allowed just three runs through 14 innings over his past two outings. However, while the recent trend is encouraging, the 26-year-old lefty still owns an underwhelming 5.08 ERA, 1.56 WHIP and 5.7 K/9 for the campaign. He remains more of a flier than a go-to asset in the majority of settings. Perez lines up to face the White Sox at Globe Life Park in Arlington in his next start.
Police searching for a missing Whitby man have located a body.
Mervin Hill, 60, had not been seen since 10am on Sunday when he went for a walk.
A North Yorkshire Police spokesman said: "Police searching for missing Whitby man Mervin Hill have located the body of a man. There are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances. His family have been informed.”
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Monday’s sunshine drove inland temperatures into the 60s today, but a pesky lake breeze kept things a little cooler in downtown Cleveland (blue line):
We will basically see a repeat Tuesday, except highs will be a little warmer both inland and near the shoreline.
The next weather-maker will arrive on Wednesday-Thursday with scattered showers and thunderstorms.
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Aug 15 (Reuters) - Kanamic Network Co Ltd
* Says it will offer an off-floor distribution of 400,000 shares of its stock at the price of 1,926 yen per share, on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on Aug. 16
* Says the limitation for distribution is up to 200 shares for each customer
Source text in Japanese:goo.gl/MjVRN4
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
From an article written by Daniel J. Solomon appearing at Fast Forward:
Jared Kushner is widely perceived as a moderate in President Donald Trump’s White House — a socially liberal New Yorker hailing from a family of Democrats. But that impression might be wrong, according to reports that he’s become a backer of chief strategist Steve Bannon’s nationalist-populist agenda.
The latest court gossip reports that Trump’s son-in-law – far from being furious about the Muslim ban – in fact supported it, Vanity Fair alleged based on an unnamed source said to be friendly with Kushner. The anonymous individual told the publication that Kushner has “always been far more defensive of Donald and their policies than the general public has believed. Most of the time, he is defending everything in the administration.” Kushner has even proposed knocking down the walls between his and Bannon’s office, a sign of how close the two are, the magazine claimed.
Door-to-door mail delivery is redundant
Re: “We need to restore door-to-door mail,” Letter, Feb. 13.
Suzie Moore reminds us that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and others promised to restore home delivery during the 2015 election.
This is a promise I am hopeful the PM does not keep. Major changes to home delivery are required, as everyone knows there has been a dramatic reduction in letter mail due to the Internet.
Home delivery should be reduced to twice a week. Community mail boxes should be in place everywhere it is reasonable to do so.
Laurie O’Neil, Calgary
Carbon tax is steeper than expected
Re: “Carbon tax adds fuel to the GST,” Letter, Feb. 14.
OR 'WHY THE DUCK HUNT DOG LAUGHS AT YOU' How 1980s Light Guns And Light Pens Work
These old solutions allowed for experiences that are pretty close to the more sophisticated touch and visual sensing options available in today's hardware. That's pretty cool for simple light sensors.
Traffic was brought to a halt on George Street this afternoon due to an argument between a coach driver and another motorist.
A confrontation took place between the driver of the Wittler coach, from Germany, and a man in a white Audi at around 4pm today.
Reports suggest the coach driver was attempting to negotiate the bend from Gay Street onto George Street, but the position of the Audi prevented him from turning.
The driver of the coach then left his seat and began arguing with the Audi driver, causing traffic to come to a brief standstill on George Street and all around Queen Square.
A passer-by said: “I think the bus was trying to negotiate the corner and the car entered the yellow box so the bus couldn’t get round.
“No damage but the traffic was backed up big time.”
The two drivers eventually got back in their vehicles and moved on, allowing traffic to get back to normal.
Mon, Apr 17: Surrey Creep Catchers is speaking out after posting a video showing them once again using physical force during one of their stings.
Rehabilitation after autologous chondrocyte implantation for isolated cartilage defects of the knee
Anja Hirschmueller, Heiner Baur, Sepp Braun, Peter C. Kreuz, Norbert P Suedkamp, Philipp Niemeyer Autologous chondrocyte implantation for treatment of isolated cartilage defects of the knee has become well established. Although various publications report technical modifications, clinical results, and cell-related issues, little is known about appropriate and optimal rehabilitation after autologous chondrocyte implantation. This article reviews the literature on rehabilitation after autologous chondrocyte implantation and presents a rehabilitation protocol that has been developed considering the best available evidence and has been successfully used for several years in a large number of patients who underwent autologous chondrocyte implantation for cartilage defects of the knee.
Pink has kicked off the new year by sharing the first photo of her new baby with his big sister.
The 37-year-old singer, whose real name is Alecia Moore, posted a picture of her daughter Willow holding baby Jameson on Instagram Sunday . The 5-year-old looks thrilled and has a big smile on her face. She's also showing off some pink highlights in her hair.
Moore wrote in the caption that she and husband Carey Hart "thank you for your love and we send it back to you in spades."
Jameson Moon Hart was born on Dec. 26.
March 19 (Reuters) - OLDENBURGISCHE LANDESBANK AG:
* FY OPERATING RESULT AT EUR 48.3 MILLION, UP 36 PERCENT ON PREVIOUS YEAR
* FY NET FEE AND COMMISSION INCOME OF EUR 68.1 MILLION SLIGHTLY UP ON THE PREVIOUS YEAR (PREVIOUS YEAR: EUR 67.9 MILLION)
* FY PRE-TAX PROFIT OF EUR 50.4 MILLION VERSUS EUR 54.3 MILLION YEAR AGO
* FY NET INCOME AT EUR 28.3 MILLION (PREVIOUS YEAR: EUR 35.2 MILLION)
* OUTLOOK 2018: PLANS TO FURTHER INCREASE FEE AND COMMISSION INCOME
* OUTLOOK 2018: SEES SIGNIFICANT DECLINE IN EARNINGS BEFORE TAXES FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2018 COMPARED TO 2017
* TO PROPOSE DIVIDEND OF 0.25 EUROS PER SHARE (PREVIOUS YEAR: 0.25 EUROS) Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
Emergency services responded to a call on Tuesday afternoon, but the 76-year-old was declared dead at the scene.
"This person's believed to be a Japanese national. At this stage, we don't believe it's anything suspicious," Northern Territory Police Superintendent Shaun Gill told reporters.
At least 36 people have died on Uluru, which soars 348 metres (1,148 feet), since it was opened to tourists in the 1950s, with many others injured.
Scrambling up the treacherous sides of the sandstone symbol of the Outback, also known as Ayers Rock, is seen by many tourists as a must-do on their visit to Australia.
But they do so against the wishes of the traditional Aboriginal owners, the Anangu, to whom the site is sacred. A ban on the climb is due to come into force in October 2019.
About 300,000 people visit each year and, while there are no official figures on how many climb, their numbers are reported to have declined significantly in recent years.
The analysts forecast the global blister packaging market to grow at a CAGR of 5.81% during the period 2016-2020. The pharmaceutical industry employs blister packaging to pack medicines and small medical devices as it reduces production time and offers increased product protection.
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McKenzie tossed six shutout innings and struck out four Tuesday in Double-A Akron's 3-0 win over Altoona. He gave up one hit and one walk in the 91-pitch outing.
Ke'Bryan Hayes' leadoff triple in the seventh inning ended McKenzie's no-hit bid, with the righty retiring the next batter before calling it a night. After turning in the best of his six starts this season, McKenzie now carries a 3.34 ERA and 0.93 WHIP while holding opposing hitters to a .195 average. It's been an impressive first tour of the Eastern League for the 20-year-old, whose start to the season was delayed by a forearm injury suffered in spring training.
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) – SpaceX is about to launch a few tons of research to the International Space Station – plus ice cream.
An unmanned Falcon 9 rocket is scheduled to blast off at 12:31 p.m. Monday from Florida’s Kennedy Space Center.
Experiments make up most of the 6,400 pounds of cargo. That includes 20 mice. The Dragon capsule is also doubling as an ice cream truck this time. There was extra freezer space, so NASA packed little cups of vanilla, chocolate and birthday cake ice cream for the station’s crew of six, as well as ice cream candy bars. Those treats should be especially welcomed by U.S. astronaut Peggy Whitson, in orbit since November.
As usual on these cargo flights, SpaceX will try to land its leftover booster back at Cape Canaveral.
Dec 12 (Reuters) - Meiji Holdings Co Ltd
* Says co and unit Meiji Seika Pharma Co Ltd plan to acquire 49 percent stake in a succession company of The Chemo-Sero-Therapeutic Research Institute (Kaketsuken), for 18 billion yen in total
* Says transaction date will be decided later
Source text in Japanese: goo.gl/LDaXyS
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
Byfuglien (lower body) is not expected to be in the lineup versus Vancouver on Monday, per Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Sun
Byfuglien's absence will create a significant gap in the Jets' blue line considering he averages 23:40 of ice time, including 3:34 on the power play. While the defenseman is still looking for his first goal of the year, nine of his 15 assists have come with the man advantage. Tucker Poolman -- who has been a healthy scratch in 17 straight games -- will suit up in Byfuglien's stead.
A band of heavy storms with intense lightning, gusty winds, and some interesting clouds formations blew through North Alabama and Tennessee Wednesday afternoon and evening. Some wind damage occurred with trees knocked down in Franklin County; the wind and lightning knocked out electricity in several spots by early evening. Those storms are ending, but we do expect more of them – potentially as strong if not stronger than these – on Thursday and Friday!
Here’s a view of the shelf cloud (and what appears to be a small wall cloud) from WHNT News 19’s Shane Hays who tracked the Limestone County storm to the Huntsville-Brownsferry Road exit on I-65:
Get the latest forecast! It’s always online at WHNT.com/Weather and in the “Daily Forecast” section on Live Alert 19!
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GERING, Neb. (AP) — A former Scottsbluff High School golf coach accused of sexually assaulting two girls he had coached has pleaded no contest to four counts of first-degree sexual assault.
61-year-old Michael Klein, of Mitchell, entered the plea Friday during a hearing. He had been scheduled for trial later this month.
A no-contest plea is one in which the defendant acknowledges there is enough evidence to convict, but does not admit guilt. The plea is treated by the court as a guilty plea.
Prosecutors say assaults on the first girl occurred between November 2007 and November 2010. The second girl was assaulted between October 2015 and July 2016.
It's crunch time. With just one day until the Alabama Senate election, Obama records a robocall for Doug Jones and Trump and Steve Bannon rally for Roy Moore. Jonathan Martin of the NYT reports from Birmingham.
Source: CNN
WEINSTEIN COMPANY RELEASES STATEMENT CONFIRMING THE PRODUCER’S “INDEFINITE LEAVE OF ABSENCE:”
Per their release, “next steps will depend on Harvey’s therapeutic progress, the outcome of the Board’s independent investigation, and Harvey’s own personal decisions.”
Well, that will give him more time to devote to his fights with the New York Times and the NRA, and to dial-up Jay-Z songs on iTunes.
March 19(Reuters) - Recomm Co Ltd
* Says it plans to acquire 100 percent stake in R・S Co.,Ltd and a Hyogo-based firm, for 560 million yen in total
* Transaction date on April 2
Source text in Japanese:goo.gl/1uDsxb
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
The restaurant, which will be located at 2955 E. South Blvd. near Troy Highway, will begin the festivities at 5:30 a.m., with the first 50 dine-in customers receiving $5 gift cards. Along with free food giveaways throughout the day, Bojangles' will offer prizes and hold a drawing to win breakfast from the restaurant for a year.
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Story highlights Oliver Giroud scores scorpion kick goal
Arsenal beats Crystal Palace 2-0
Gunners move up to third in EPL
(CNN) A "scorpion" is suddenly a new danger for English Premier League goalkeepers.
Sunderland keeper Jordan Pickford was the first to experience the venom of a scorpion kick in Manchester United's 3-1 win at Old Trafford on December 26.
Henrikh Mkhitaryan connected with a cross that was behind him but the Armenian still managed to flick the ball with the back of his heel into the net.
On Sunday it was Crystal Palace goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey that was left with a bitter taste in his mouth after Olivier Giroud produced an equally outrageous scorpion kick to give Arsenal the lead in a 2-0 win that kept Arsene Wenger's side in the Premier League title race.
Giroud attributed his goal to "maximum luck."
April 28 Autodesk Inc
* Autodesk - on April 26, co, Citibank NA, Bank of America NA, among others entered into letter amendment No. 1 to amended credit agreement dated May 29, 2015
* Autodesk - amendment to replace max. debt to capitalization ratio with max. debt to total cash ratio of 2.00 to 1.00 for qtrs ending April 30, July 31, Oct 31
* Autodesk - Amendment provides minimum interest coverage ratio to not apply for quarters ending April 30, July 31, Oct 31 in 2017 and Jan 31, April 30 in 2018 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Florida International University aquatic ecologist Evelyn Gaiser, the lead investigator in a long term study of the coast Everglades, collect plankton for a colleague in the Shark River. Florida International University biologist Rafael Travieso collects leafs and other vegetation from a mangrove forest on the Shark River.
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Many homeowners throughout the state have changed to more efficient light bulbs. Now, one of the state’s most storied and iconic buildings will be getting a lighting upgrade too.
Imagine changing 900 light bulbs. That’s what spokesman Luke Stedke says is happening now at the Statehouse.
“To a more efficient, LED lightbulb that saves energy, saves money and then gives the right type of historical lighting that we need for a building like the Statehouse.”
The lighting will have dimming capabilities. The bulbs were $9.40 cents a unit but an AEP rebate allows the state to pay about half that amount. Stedke says the new bulbs will save up to 90% on energy costs.
A Republican lawmaker who defended his description of pregnant women as "hosts" has won approval for his bill that would require women seeking an abortion to first receive written consent from the father.
The House Public Health Committee voted 5-2 in favor of the bill by Rep. Justin Humphrey, despite objections from opponents that the measure is unconstitutional. It now proceeds to the full House.
Humphrey acknowledged that the bill may not pass constitutional muster, but says he wanted to ensure fathers have a role in the abortion process.
A spokeswoman for the abortion rights group Planned Parenthood Great Plains described the bill as a "waste of taxpayer money."
The same committee also approved a separate measure prohibiting abortions based on the diagnosis of a fetal abnormality or Down syndrome.
Elise has heated arguments with many of her fellow contestants through the night and into the next morning.
Member of Knesset Dov Khenin (Joint Arab List) called on the Knesset, Monday, not to remove the parliamentary immunity from prosecution of Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu. Speaking from the Knesset podium, Khenin said, "We must not turn the Knesset into a field court for anyone," and that things should be clarified via an investigation and - if need be - a trial.
Khenin also said, "Even for serious crimes, one does not remove the immunity of a Knesset member this way because that immunity is a significant tool in the work of the Knesset members. I am also against suspending the prime minister from the Knesset before he is convicted."
In today's episode, Chad Andrus joins me to talk about what went wrong in the awful loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. Then he shares his thoughts on just how promising this team is and what things have to happen over the next several months and years in order for the team to take the next steps.
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Liverpool’s players have been training at the Rhein-Neckar Arena ahead of tomorrow’s Champions League qualification playoff first leg against Hoffenheim.
The Reds arrived in Germany this afternoon and were soon pressed into action for a training session in which they were able to familiarise themselves with the stadium and the playing surface before tomorrow’s crucial game.
You can see Jurgen Klopp’s squad being put through their paces in the video below.
And here are a selection of photos from this evening’s training session.
Twins infielder Ehire Adrianza , who has been on the 10-day disabled list with a right-oblique strain since March 30, is set to play in his first extended spring training game on Monday. Adrianza suffered the injury on a swing during Spring Training on March 25, and he has been rehabbing at the club's complex in Fort Myers, Fla.
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North Bay Police say they have received seven separate reports of bicycles being stolen in the last week.
Police say according to the owners, six of the bicycles are worth $800.
The seventh was stolen from a residential home in the Cedar Heights and College Drive area and is equipped with electric assistance. Police say it's valued at $4,000.
That bike is described as a TREK Model 2012 Neko SL bicycle.
Police advise the public to lock up bikes when not in use and to use a high quality lock.
It's also advised to take a photo of your bike and to record the serial number in case it is stolen.
RAYMOND, Miss. (WJTV) – Raymond was in search of its first win of the season with a home game against Florence.
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A Look Back At 2016. Then A Look At The Coming Week. - NewsOn6.com - Tulsa, OK - News, Weather, Video and Sports - KOTV.com Will take a few paragraphs for a look back at 2016 and how it compared to our climatological extremes and normal values.
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Meek Mill Attends 76ers Game As A Free Man
If you haven’t heard by now, Meek Mill is finally a free man and able to roam the streets of his beloved hometown once again.
Meek’s first order of free business? A Sixers game, of course.
Philly sports reporter John Clark spotted the rapper greeting fans as he geared up to sit courtside at the playoff game against the Heat.
And once he was inside, Meek was able to ring the Philly Bell to kick off the game:
Welp, Meek is finally home! We’re wondering what this new music will sound like now that he’s free to write and record once again…
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Firefighters were called to a VW camper van blaze this morning.
Fire chiefs attended the scene on Beeley Hill Top, Beeley, just before 9.30am.
The camper van was said to be 'well alight' on arrival.
Crews used two hose reel jets and two breathing apparatus to extinguish the flames.
Inspectors from the Georgia Department of Agriculture visited the Effingham Animal Shelter Monday morning to look into allegations that animals were being treated inhumanely.
According to county officials, the inspectors found no violations at the shelter. The communications staff for the Department of Agriculture has not yet made a comment on the investigation.
In the past, Effingham County residents reached out to WTOC to make complaints against the shelter. It is unclear whether those complaints led to the state investigation.
A member of an animal rescue group said that the shelter could still treat animals inhumanely despite following state laws.
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TOHUNT180531 - Huntington Town officials will close a portion of the Long Island Rail Road parking garage in Huntington Station starting June 11 for a waterproofing project.
The town is waterproofing the second level of the concrete parking deck at the south parking garage. The work will include the three stairwells and construction to replace cove joints and new pavement markings. The work will include the western half of parking Level 2, including eight handicapped-accessible parking stalls, a portion of the Level 2 ramp, the ramp from Level 2 to Level 3 and all three stairwells from the ground level to the fifth level.
The garage will remain open for other traffic in areas unaffected. The work is expected to take four to six weeks.
LAS CRUCES, N.M. — Zach Lofton matched career highs with four steals and seven 3-pointers, and finished with a season-best 34 points to lead New Mexico State in a 90-67 rout of UT Rio Grande Valley on Saturday for its ninth straight win.
New Mexico State (20-3, 7-0 Western Athletic Conference) has won 14 of its last 15 games. UT Rio Grande Valley (12-12, 3-4) had its two-game win streak snapped.
Lofton, who averages 19.9 points and 1.5 assists per game, was one point shy of a career best on 10-of-17 shooting from the field while adding a season-high six assists.
The Aggies' Jemerrio Jones chipped in 10 points and a matched a career-high with 20 rebounds for his 14th double-double of the season.
The forecast remains on track as we head into the afternoon this Easter Sunday with plenty of Gulf moisture continuing to stream into southeast Louisiana. We see a number of heavy down pours and even a little lightning.
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CHICAGO -- The Houston Astros have acquired reliever Tyler Clippard from the Chicago White Sox for a player to be named or cash considerations.
Clippard was traded from the New York Yankees to Chicago in a seven-player deal on July 18. The 32-year-old right-hander went 1-1 with a 1.80 ERA and two saves in 11 appearances with the rebuilding White Sox.
The deal was announced Sunday night.
The Astros lead the American League with a 72-45 record. They begin a home-and-home series against Arizona on Monday night.
Clippard has a 48-41 record with a 3.04 ERA and 59 saves in 11 seasons in the majors. He made the NL All-Star team with Washington in 2011 and 2014.
The White Sox have the worst record in the AL at 45-70.
This week on Stargazer, in addition to things to try and spot in our dark island skies, we learn about a new discovery from the Hubble Space Telescope relating to an atmosphere on a distant planet in the solar system as HPR All Things Considered Host Dave Lawrence speaks with Christopher Phillips.
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Sacred Heart Catholic School in Monticello honored a young student who tragically passed away on March 8, 2017 from a bicycle accident.
On Sept. 28, the entire school (grades preschool through sixth, teachers, parents and community members) attended the dedication of a Free Little Library in Cassandra (Cassie) Rieken’s memory. Rieken was 8 years old when she died, and would have been in third grade this school year.
The father of an American college student released by North Korea and now hospitalized in a coma says his son was "brutalized" by his captors. Fred Warmbier told Fox News' Tucker Carlson on Wednesday from his Ohio home that his son, Otto, "is not in great shape right now."
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If you're looking for a place to go for vacation, you could do worse than to travel up to Gettysburg, Pa. You don't even have to get out of your car.
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Neymar celebrated his Paris Saint-Germain debut in style with a goal and an assist for Edinson Cavani in a 3-0 win over Guingamp.
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TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Democratic and Republican candidates for governor say they would sign legislation banning “bump stocks” for firearms, though the state police say under current law they cannot be used on a weapon.
Democrat Phil Murphy and Republican Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno said they’d support a legislative effort to ban the devices.
State Police Sgt. Jeff Flynn says the device is legal “in and of itself,” but not if used on a firearm.
Murphy and Guadagno’s statements come after the fatal Las Vegas shooting, where the shooter used the devices to make semi-automatic rifles perform more like automatic weapons.
Guadagno this week said she wouldn’t change gun laws if elected.
The National Rifle Association asked the US government Thursday to review whether the devices should be further regulated.
Election Day is Nov. 7.
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Although Glenville is right next door to thriving University Circle, it has high poverty and some of the issues that brings. But Famicos Foundation, which serves the neighborhood, has spearheaded change in Glenville and is part of the Glenville Neighborhood Revitalization Plan.
Its 15th annual fundraiser, Growing Glenville: A Renaissance, takes place at the Tinkham Veale University Center on the Case Western Reserve campus. The event will features heavy hors d’oeuvres, cocktails and a keynote speech by “urban technologist” Dr Antwi Akom, whose specialty is using technology to benefit the wider community.
Tickets are $55-$150.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Laobaixing Pharmacy Chain Joint Stock Co
* Says it plans to invest 200 million yuan ($29.98 million) to set up buyout fund with partners including Shenwan Hongyuan Securities
* Says it plans to invest 641.9 million yuan in healthcare industry park project in Changsha city
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Further company coverage: ($1 = 6.6709 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
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We will start today with partly cloudy skies, slowly building up for some afternoon storms. Rain may start as early as midday. Rain chances are only up to 30% today. After sunset, rain chances will start to go back down to zero overnight. In between any showers, we will have the heat return for southwest Louisiana. Highs will be in the lower 90s, and heat indices in the triple digits. Remember to drink a lot of water, and limit your time in the sun.
TORONTO – A “Back to the Future” reunion is set for this year’s Fan Expo Canada.
Organizers say previously announced guest Michael J. Fox will now be joined by fellow “Back to the Future” stars Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson and Tom Wilson.
Edmonton-born Fox starred in the “Back to the Future” franchise as time-travelling teen Marty McFly.
Fan Expo Canada will run Aug. 30 to Sept. 2 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.
Other guests expected include Canadian actors Evangeline Lilly and William Shatner, and American stars Jeff Goldblum and Jason Momoa.
Also in the lineup is “Deuce Bigalow” actor Rob Schneider as well as Billy Dee Williams and Peter Mayhew of “Star Wars” and several cast members from “The Princess Bride.”
MOSCOW, July 4 (Reuters) - Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi told Russia on Wednesday that political dialogue and a ceasefire were priorities for southern Syria where he said a humanitarian catastrophe risked unfolding.
Safadi made the comment after holding talks with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov in Moscow.
He said the situation in southern Syria was a cause for serious concern and needed to be resolved as soon as possible.
The Russian-backed Syrian government has mounted a campaign to recover southwestern Syria from rebels.
Syrian rebel negotiators began a new round of talks with Russian officers on Tuesday over a peace deal in southern Syria under which they would hand over weapons and allow Russian military police to enter rebel-held towns. (Reporting by Maria Kiselyova Writing by Polina Nikolskaya Editing by Andrew Osborn)
Kid Playing With Toys On Youtube Earns $11 Million In One Year
Ain’t that a bih…
Since he was 3 years old, a kid named Ryan (with the help of his folks), last name omitted, has been making videos of opening toys and “reviewing” them for his YouTube channel called “Ryan ToysReview.” Ryan became a multi-millionaire, according to Forbes magazine’s just-out list of highest paid YouTube entrepreneurs. He was ranked number eight, having brought in $11 million in revenue between June 1, 2016, and June 1, 2017, before management fees and taxes.
Not too shabby for a kid who started with just a video opening and playing with a Lego set. That video has garnered over 15 milllion views since 2015. Ryan had videos with over 127 million views about a Halloween Candy Prank.
Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office Investigators need your assistance in locating a missing Centre woman. 68 year old Karen R. Willmon was last seen in the area of County Road 65 wearing a black native american type jacket.
According to Cherokee County Chief Investigator Josh Summerford Willmon is described as being 5′ 4” weighing approximately 170 pounds. If you know the whereabouts of Karen Willmon you are asked to call the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office at 256-927-9999 or Cherokee County Central Dispatch at 256-927-3939.
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Hexum has decided not to grieve the decision, according to Stevens.
The second firing took place last week when the School Board accepted the Dec. 4 recommendation to terminate Dan Schulz, according to the superintendent. Stevens could not state specifically why Schulz was fired, but did say he violated school policy and the actions that resulted in his termination did not involve a student.
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Just watched Luke Gale on the fun quiz on the Superleague show. He could not name 6 vegetables in one minute, struggled to name 6 European countries and although he admitted to have lived in London could not name 6 tube stations. Don't think he'll make the 5 Towns quiz league but I'll reserve my judgement until I have seen how other players cope. P.S. Should have been able to name 6 vegetables. He plays with most of them.
After six years serving up wood-fired Mexican cuisine in the Old Port, chef Shannon Bard's restaurant Zapoteca on Fore Street is now closed. "It's a sad day," said Bard, who announced the news Wednesday afternoon.
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BERLIN (AP) — The German government is condemning anti-Semitic incidents that took place during protests in cities across Germany in recent days.
The demonstrations were called in response to President Donald Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and the announced move of the American Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. Trump’s decision has been widely condemned as undermining efforts to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
German government spokesman Steffen Seibert said on Monday that the burning of Israeli flags and anti-Semitic insults directed at Israel and Jews were “shameful.”
Seibert said Germany feels a close affinity to Israel and Jews around the world, and will therefore counter anti-Semitic incitement whenever it occurs.
Anti-Semitism was a core part of Nazi ideology that led to the killing of over 6 million Jews in the Holocaust.
Investigators have ruled that Sunday’s morning fire at Beterverwagting, East Coast Demerara was intentionally set by Leonard Pollard, who committed suicide after killing his wife and one-year-old daughter.
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BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Police say burglars stole $165,000 in jewelry from a room at the Beverly Hills Hotel that was occupied by actor John Stamos’ fiancee.
A police statement says Caitlin McHugh was away from her room Friday evening when a crook or crooks got in and took several items of jewelry.
It’s unclear how the burglars got inside. There’s no indication of forced entry.
The theft comes amid reports that the actress, who’s pregnant, is marrying Stamos this weekend.
A message seeking comment from Stamos’ publicist wasn’t immediately returned Saturday.
Stamos stars in Netflix’s “Fuller House” and spent part of last year with The Beach Boys as a drummer. McHugh has had guest spots on “The Vampire Diaries” and “NCIS: Los Angeles.”
Chef Jyll Everman joined us this morning showing us just a taste of what will be at "Indulge 2016." As we finish out 2016, here is your last chance to tempt your taste buds for the year with Indulge 2016 at Gather on Broadway in Green Bay.
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48-year-old Wendi Deng Murdoch spent her holiday in St. Barts with...this:
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Atascadero City Council to meet tonight at the Rotunda. The council will consider an ordinance to prohibit wind surfing on Atascadero lake, but still allow paddle boats. The council is also expected to exchange Valentine cards with each other and with city staff.
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A routine traffic stop became anything but routine when the driver pulled out a gun and killed himself.
At least five vehicles were involved in a crash in Old Town on Tuesday, blocking off lanes on the freeway, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) confirmed.
The collision occurred at approximately 5:20 p.m. on the connector on the northbound Interstate 5 and Interstate 8.
A motorcyclist was reported to be down, CHP said. The extent of injuries is unknown at this time.
A Sig alert has been issued.
No other information was available.
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SOUTH DAKOTA -- Need some more extraordinary animals in your day? There's a special pooch who has set an impressive new record.
A St. Bernard from South Dakota has set a record as the dog with the world's longest tongue. According to the Guinness World Records, Mochi's tongue measures 7.31 inches long. The previous record was held by a Pekingese, whose tongue was 4.5 inches.
Mochi's owner says the dog's tongue does cause some breathing problems and she slobbers more than usual when she's nervous, but other than that she's a happy, healthy dog.
THE police released on Tuesday the 46-year-old driver of the prime mover truck that collided with 10 other vehicles on the Marcelo Fernan Bridge last Monday.
PO2 Maximo Moneva, investigator of the Mandaue Traffic Division, told Cebu Daily News that they have released Juan Escudero after detaining him for 24-hours because none of the victims expressed interest in filing a complaint.
Escudero was the driver of the 20-footer prime mover loaded with sacks of dried seaweed that lost its brakes while speeding downhill at the Marcelo Fernan Bridge resulting in a smashup.
The accident rendered the bridge unpassable for more than two hours.
Moneva disclosed that a representative from the trucking company came to the police station and assured the vehicle owners that the GKM trucking company which employs Escudero, will shoulder all the expenses in fixing their cars.
PANAJI: The Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (GBSHSE) will announce the Goa HSSC Results 2018 on April 28, 2018 at 10 AM.
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Supporters say a prominent Shiite cleric who lost his citizenship and remains under house arrest in Bahrain has returned home after undergoing surgery.
Sheikh Isa Qassim returned to his home in Diraz on Sunday. He was hospitalized after suffering from a hernia.
Sheikh Maytham al-Salman, of the Bahrain Center for Human Rights, said Qassim may need further surgeries.
The cleric could be deported at any time after authorities stripped his citizenship in June 2016 over accusations that he fueled extremism and laundered money. His supporters deny the allegations.
Bahrain’s Sunni rulers are cracking down on all dissent on the Shiite-majority island, imprisoning or forcing politicians and activists into exile.
Bahrain is home to the U.S. Navy’s 5th Fleet.
The deranged man who opened fire in a Tennessee church...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The man accused of fatally shooting a woman and wounding six people at a Tennessee church in September faces a 43-count indictment, including first-degree murder, attempted murder and felony civil rights intimidation charges.
The indictment in Davidson County charges 26-year-old Emanuel Kidega Samson in the Burnette Chapel Church of Christ shooting in Nashville. He’s been held without bond since September. His arraignment is Tuesday.
His September arrest affidavit says Samson waived his rights and told police he arrived armed and fired at Burnette.
In October, Nashville Police Detective Steve Jolley testified that a note in Samson’s car referenced a white supremacist’s 2015 massacre at a South Carolina black church. Jolley said Samson also told him he didn’t give much thought to race or religion, and heard voices and had visions.
Democrats missed the profound political impact recent population trends were having on the more rural parts of the once homogeneous Midwest.
Washington State slid to #13 in the nation for being business-friendly, according to the latest survey by Wallet Hub.
The report indicated the state was very good for businesses wanting to start up, but after that, things got a bit murky.
Last year, Washington was in the top-10, but a ranking of 41st for the cost of doing business (i.e. taxes, etc) proved to be a problem area.
Police are looking for suspects after a string of thefts from LCBO stores in York Region and the GTA.
Crime Stoppers released a surveillance image of one suspect who robbed an LCBO store on King Road in King Township Dec. 27.
The suspect allegedly grabbed a handful of bottles and placed them in his basket. He then rushed out of the store, making no attempt to pay for the concealed items. He was last seen running toward the back parking lot and into a vehicle.
There were alleged accomplices in the vehicle, who are also being sought by police. It is believed the suspects are responsible for several LCBO thefts recently.
× Fort Smith Monitoring Park, Stream After Diesel Fuel Leak
FORT SMITH, Ark. (AP) — Fort Smith officials say they’re continuing to monitor environmental conditions at a park where 250 gallons of diesel fuel leaked into soil and a nearby stream last month.
Since the leak at Creekmore Park was reported on Jan. 20, crews have removed contaminated soil around a 500-gallon fuel tank and stream. Fuel from the tank was used to operate a now-discontinued train.
Travis Cooper, the deputy director of Sebastian County’s emergency management office, tells the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette the spilled fuel ran through about a quarter-mile of the stream. Cooper said the stream forked in different directions and ran through pipes in some spots before stopping dozens of feet from a creek.
City Administrator Carl Geffken says workers are inspecting the site several times a day.
Insurer Must Cover Autism Services In School: Pa. Justices
Law360, Philadelphia (October 6, 2017, 3:25 PM EDT) -- The Pennsylvania Supreme Court found Thursday that Independence Blue Cross must cover in-school services for patients on the autism spectrum under the state’s Autism Coverage Law.
In a 4-1 decision, the high court affirmed a lower court ruling and said IBX could not rely on an express place-of-services exclusion to bar coverage in schools, finding that the insurer’s policy went against the intent of the state Legislature.
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East Kentwood, Mich., defensive tackle Mazi Smith had visited most of the top schools on his list. Penn State was a notable exception, so this past weekend the four-star made his first official vis...
WASHINGTON (AP) – Three women who have previously accused President Donald Trump of sexual harassment are sharing their stories on NBC’s “Megyn Kelly Today.”
Jessica Leeds, Samantha Holvey and Rachel Crooks on Monday told of alleged harassment by Trump spanning decades.
The White House called the claims false and “totally disputed in most cases.” It said “the timing and absurdity of these false claims speak volumes.”
One of the accusers, Rachel Crooks, called the White House statement “laughable.”
Crooks says of sexual misconduct: “I think politicians seem to be immune to this.”
The women, who first shared their stories before the November 2016 election, were holding a press conference later Monday to call for a congressional investigation into Trump’s alleged behavior.
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× Wayne Twp. crews battle $100,000 townhouse fire
What firefighters were told was a small fire turned out to be a much larger blaze on the city’s west side. Three adults in the home escaped without injuries.
Wayne Township firefighters responded to a fire alarm at a town home in the 2900 block of Horse Hill E. Dr. late Sunday. When they arrived an occupant told them there was a small fire inside. Crews then noticed smoke and fire coming from around the structure’s chimney. Further investigation found a large amount of fire and smoke on the second floor.
It took about half and hour to bring the fire under control. Crews were able to prevent the fire from spreading to a second, attached town home. The structure damage estimate was placed at $100,000. The cause is under investigation.
Jose Mourinho is said to have earmarked the France international as a key summer target as he looks to strengthen United’s back-line.
And Spanish outlet Diario Gol report that former Madrid boss Jose Mourinho has even reportedly told Los Blancos president how much he is willing to pay for Varane.
They state that the United manager has informed his former club the Red Devils will pay up to €40million (£35m) for the France international.
Yet Perez, who Diario Gol say would be delighted to sell Varane, is thought to want a minimum of €60million (£55.7m) for the 24-year-old.
With more than 60,000 cars and trucks traveling along an 8-mile-long corridor of U.S. 23 from the M-14 in Ann Arbor north to Silver Lake Road in Green Oak Township, traffic jams are an everyday occurrence, particularly in the morning and late afternoon. The state of Michigan has come up with a novel, cost-savings solution to alleviate heavy rush-hour traffic on a stretch of U.S. Highway 23 just northeast of Ann Arbor.
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Dunn has suffered a setback with his toe injury and has been placed in a walking boot, K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Dunn had already been ruled out for Monday's game against the Knicks, marking his second straight on the sidelines. However, it appears he's going to miss at least a handful more as well, as the Cavaliers are reporting he's suffered some sort of setback. The details surrounding the setback haven't been provided, but it's enough to force him into a boot for the time being. It doesn't appear a return from Dunn is coming in the near future and the Bulls have no real reason to rush him back considering they're well out of the playoff race. Cameron Payne will pick up another start Monday and will likely continue to do so for the duration of Dunn's absence.
Deal Called Off: Orient Cement share price rallied 13 percent after CK Birla Group firm Orient Cement has terminated the agreement to acquire two entities, Bhilai Jaypee Cement and Nigrie Cement Grinding Unit, from Jaypee group firms for a total consideration of Rs 1,946 crore.
On May 31 last year, Orient Cement had signed a share purchase agreement (SPA) with Jaiprakash Associates Ltd (JAL), for acquisition of 74 per cent equity shares of Bhilai Jaypee Cement Ltd from JAL.
A business transfer agreement (BTA) was also signed between Orient Cement, Jaiprakash Power Ventures Ltd (JPVL) and JAL, for acquisition of Nigrie Cement Grinding Unit, as going concern from JPVL. (With inputs from PTI)
April 5 LGI Homes Inc:
* LGI Homes Inc reports march and first quarter 2017 home closings
* LGI Homes Inc - announced 365 homes closed in March 2017, compared to 367 home closings in March 2016
* In addition, company announced quarterly closings of 761 for Q1 of 2017, compared to 844 home closings during Q1 of 2016
* Believe we are on track to close more than 4,700 homes in 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Who knew? Chi McBride on being upped to a series regular as Capt. Lou Grover on “Hawaii Five-0”: “Well, I know this sounds corny, but the only thing I ever...
More than 111 million people are expected to tune in for Super Bowl LII, the Philadelphia Eagles vs. the New England Patriots on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018.
Kickoff is at 6:30 p.m., but pregame coverage will be going on throughout the day. The teams are playing at U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minn.
Here's how to watch:
TV channel : NBC, with pregame coverage starting at noon.
: NBC, with pregame coverage starting at noon. Live stream: NBC Sports will be live-streaming through app on televisions and mobile phones via Roku, Amazon Fire, Google Play, the App Store and more.
If you're going out, several Harrisburg-area restaurants and bars will be showing the game.
If you're planning on watching just for the ads, you might not have to: Some Super Bowl ads have already been released on YouTube.
Pink, a Pennsylvania native, will be singing the national anthem.
Justin Timberlake will perform the halftime show.
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Selling Sunshine tells the story of the history of Florida rail service with Michael Gross (Family Ties) as the on-camera host. Many historians, railroad employees and passengers tell their stories about the famous rail passenger trains that served the New York-Miami market as well as Midwest services. Tuesday at 8 on KUAC TV Channel 9.1, or GCI Channel 9 & GCI Channel 657 for HD.
An employee was seriously injured after an explosion inside a Missouri pyrotechnics company.KSPR-TV reports that firefighters responded Tuesday to a call at the AM Pyrotechnics plant, a wholesale retailer that provides pyrotechnics for big fireworks shows.Fire Protection District Fire Chief Jake Agee says they received a report of a loud explosion in the area. When they arrived, multiple explosions started inside the building. Firefighters say several workers had left the building before the fire but that one person was still inside.Agee says the woman was extracted from the building with serious injuries and flown to a hospital.He said, "Now we're just kind of working to keep everybody back and keep everything safe."Agee says several fire departments responded to the blaze that is now under investigation.
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R S PURA: The activists of Jai Hanuman Samitti held a strong protest outside the Office of Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM) RS Pura and lauded the demand for upgrading RS Pura as a District. The activists also handed over a memorandum of demand to the SDM Naresh Kumar Sharma.
President of the Samitti Kundal Lal Pehlwan in his address to the gathering said that government should immediately announce the upgradation of RS Pura keeping in view of the large scattered area including Suchetgarh, Arnia, Bishnah and Miransahib.
Prominent among others who spoke include Chaman Lal, Rakesh Kumar, Koushal Kumar, Sanjeev Sharma and others.
Workers have ended a strike at an Ontario food services distribution center that supplies movie theaters with snacks, according to representatives of Teamsters Local 630.
Vistar Southern California’s customers include Regal Cinemas, Edwards Theatres, and AMC Theatres, according to a news release from the Teamsters.
Workers voted to join the local in 2015.
Eighty-four workers, including warehouse workers and 23 drivers, participated in the strike, spokesman Oscar Ruiz said in a phone interview.
Workers’ issues are wages and pay inequality for women, according to Ruiz.
Vistar is a division of the Performance Food Group. Its products include candy, munchies, fresh foods, beverages, food equipment and utensils.
The warehouse is between Ontario International Airport and the 15 Freeway.
Spokesmen for the company could not be reached at press time.
Two Fresno businesses have teamed up to make over a café in the Tower District and 'The Revue' debut is Monday!The owners of Lanna Coffee Company and Ampersand Ice Cream spent the past several weeks transforming Mia Cuppa Café on Olive Avenue.Customers will be able to enjoy coffee roasted and brewed by Lanna coffee and some of Ampersand's most popular ice cream flavors. They're also serving up ice cream drinks using both of their creations.The revamped restaurant will hold its grand opening Monday morning.Doors open at 7 a.m.
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Abs are mostly made in the kitchen, but you can help speed the process along by doing high-intensity workouts that burn calories and build muscle. This is one aspect of every CrossFit workout, which is why even though CrossFitters rarely spend time solely working their abs, they have amazingly strong, toned core muscles.
You don't have to belong to a box (CrossFit gym) to get six-pack abs. Here's a CrossFit workout designed by Jade Jenny, CrossFit coach and owner of Champlain Valley CrossFit, that you can do on your own. All you'll need is a jump rope and a sturdy bench or box.
This CrossFit Exercise Is One of the Most Effective Ways to Tone Your Abs Related
The Workout: complete as many rounds as possible (AMRAP) in 10 minutes
30 single unders (jumping rope)
20 AbMat sit-ups (diamond sit-ups)
10 burpees
5 box jumps (do step-ups if this is too difficult)
PARIS—Baby milk maker Lactalis and French authorities have ordered a global recall of millions of products over fears of salmonella bacteria contamination.
The French company, one of the largest dairy groups in the world, said it has been warned by health authorities in France that 26 infants have become sick since Dec. 1.
According to a list published on the French health ministry’s website, the recall affects customers in countries around the world, including: Britain, Greece, Morocco, Sudan, Peru, Pakistan, Bangladesh and China.
Company spokesman Michel Nalet told The Associated Press on Monday that the “precautionary” recall both in France and abroad affects “several million” products made since mid-February.
Lactalis said in a statement that the 26 cases of infection were linked to products called Picot SL, Pepti Junior 1, Milumel Bio 1 and Picot Riz.
The perfect finish to a beautiful Tod Mountain Days festival day: the Super Sender Season Ender Bender. Hosted at Bottoms Bar & Grill, this yearly fundraiser for the Bluebird Day Fund went off without a hitch. The Bluebird Day Fund is a not-for profit created in 2008 in memory of Bryn Taylor, designed to support passionate snowboarders and park skiers, particularly those at an economic or social disadvantage. The fundraiser offered BBQ’d eats, bar games, and a DJ, with the funds from this event going specifically to their youth programs.
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Deanna and Mike Mantel have been hard at work preparing for the grand opening of their store, Rusty Shamrock, Friday, June 2, on Birch Ave. South in the heart of downtown Maple Lake. Downtown Maple Lake will soon be home to a new business, the Rusty Shamrock.
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To help you determine the community that’s right for you or your loved one, use the following checklist, compiled by San Diego Elder Law Center as a guide.
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Everyone knows a big no-no of Tinder profile photos is group shots. There's no way to tell which cutie is the cutie you'll potentially be swiping right on.
But one creative Tinder user named Kayla, found a way around this problem.
Reddit user FuckApathy posted a screenshot of Kayla's profile that is certainly worth a double-take.
In the profile photo, which is a group-shot, Kayla has Photoshopped her face on every single one of her friend's bodies. And it's kind of a genius move.
Not only is this a great way to avoid confusion, but it also shows that Kayla is creative, has a lot of friends, and a great sense of humor.
She seems like the complete package.
So the next time you look really hot in a group photo, no need to crop anyone out. But it might be time to brush up on your photo-editing skills.
CINCINNATI (AP) -- Bengals receiver A.J. Green says his injured right hamstring is feeling good, but he won't play in the Pro Bowl.
Green severely strained the hamstring on Nov. 20 and didn't play the rest of the season. He practiced without a problem and accompanied Cincinnati (6-9-1) to Houston for a game on Dec. 24, but the front office decided to hold him out.
Green said on Monday that his leg feels fine and he had no problems in practice leading up to the game in Houston. He says the leg doesn't need surgery and will be fully healed in a couple of weeks.
He was picked for his sixth straight Pro Bowl, but says he won't play because of the injury.
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COCONUT CREEK, Fla. (AP) — A Florida police department has suspended an officer for writing on Facebook that a student activist who survived a shooting massacre should be run over by a car.
Coconut Creek Police Chief Albert Arenal announced Tuesday that he has suspended Brian Valenti for five days without pay for posting a comment about Marjory Stoneman Douglas High senior David Hogg. The student had organized Friday a "die in" at the Publix supermarket chain over its support of a pro-NRA gubernatorial candidate.
Valenti posted he hoped "some old lady loses control of her car in that lot" under a photo of Hogg.
Valenti deleted the post. Union representative Rod Skirvin told the South Florida SunSentinel the 45-year-old veteran officer was sorry for his actions.
Hogg says he respects the apology, adding that comments like Valenti's aren't helpful.
Seventeen people died in the Feb. 14 shooting.
A minor was raped in Sagar district in Madhya Pradesh on Wednesday. Five people including a woman were arrested.
A 14-year-old girl was abducted and raped by four men in Sagar district on Wednesday morning. The victim was dumped near her school.
All four perpetrators were arrested by noon and are being questioned by the police. According to the police, three of the four perpetrators are minor in age.
SP Satyendra Shukla said, “All accused have been arrested. We are questioning them.”
The four men who were allegedly aided by a woman is apparently mother of one of the perpetrators.
Meanwhile, the victim is undergoing treatment at a nearby hospital and her condition was said to be stable.
Waikato police have confirmed they have found a father and his daughter who were last seen on Thursday.
Blair McClunie and his daughter is Nikki McClunie. Source: Waikato Police Facebook Page.
Police took to their Facebook page this morning appealing to the public for information.
Blair McClunie and his daughter Nikki McClunie were last seen in Te Awamutu in a Maroon Toyota Camry with the registration number TH1135.
Nonstop service from Oklahoma City to Philadelphia has been added to the schedule at Will Rogers World Airport.
American Airlines will be offering the nonstop flights beginning on June 7.
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Cake queen Nadiya Hussain will be seen meeting a Huddersfield cheesemaker on TV tonight (Mon).
She will tour the factory of Razan Alsous, who founded Yorkshire Dama in Linthwaite.
It’s part of Nadiya’s British Food Adventure which is on BBC Two at 8.30pm.
It will see Nadiya return to Yorkshire, where she lived for 10 years, and meet Razan Alsous, who makes local halloumi.
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She will learn how they make the cheese and then create a recipe using it.
Razan fled war in her home country of Syria and moved to Huddersfield where she set up the successful cheese-making factory Yorkshire Dama Cheese.
Among other cheeses, her factory produces a range of halloumi cheese made from Yorkshire milk.
Yorkshire Dama Cheese became so popular it outgrew its Colne Valley base and is now made in Sowerby Bridge.
Tuesday night's state dinner at the White House honoring French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte, will be an opportunity to highlight the historic settings and artifacts that commemorate our heritage and celebrate the honored guests.
Following the announcement of Betty Reed’s resignation as director from the Yazoo City Housing Authority, Mayor Diane Delaware said she is “concerned” about the process to find her replacement.
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OPPOSITION Leader Don Polye says he was shocked to hear reports that PNG journalists were snubbed in three separate incidents during Australian prime minister Malcolm Turnbull's visit to PNG last week. Speaking to journalists at the Triumph Heritage Empowerment Party national convention, Polye said it is even more shocking that this was allowed by prime minister Peter O'Neill.
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The New York Rangers lost two players to upper body injuries against the Nashville Predators Saturday.
OFFICIAL: Marc Staal and Jimmy Vesey, both upper body, will not return. #NYR — New York Rangers (@NYRangers) February 4, 2018
Defenceman Marc Staal and forward Jimmy Vesey both left the Rangers' game against the Predators with the team announcing neither player will return.
Staal was injured after getting hit in the head by the Predators' Alexei Emelin.
Concern for Marc Staal, previously thrice concussed in NYR career, who is done for night (at least) after taking uncalled Emelin head shot. — Larry Brooks (@NYP_Brooksie) February 4, 2018
Vesey was also hit in the head, taking an elbow from Filip Forsberg that left him bleeding from the mouth. Vesey returned after the hit to play a couple shifts before leaving the game not to return.
Police investigate a scene on Gaulbert Ave in connection to the Dixie Hwy and Hill shooting. (Source: Greg Schapker / WAVE 3 News)
The scene at the Walgreens on Dixie Hwy in Louisville's 3rd shooting on Friday. (Source: Greg Schapker / WAVE 3 News)
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - One person has been shot in the Park Hill neighborhood, according to Metrosafe.
It happened in the 1400 block of Dixie Highway. The victim was found at a nearby Walgreens on Dixie Highway and Hill.
MetroSafe said the call came in at 7:49 p.m..
Police are also investigating the 1700 block of Gaulbert Avenue in connection with the shooting, Metrosafe confirmed.
This was the third shooting in Metro Louisville on Friday.
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No other information was immediately available.
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TOKYO — South Korea got the better of North Korea on the soccer field on Tuesday, winning 1-0 at the East Asian Championship.
North Korea defender Ri Yong Chol scored an own-goal in the 64th-minute to give the South Koreans the victory.
The game was played amid escalating tensions between the two nations, with North Korea performing a series of missile tests in recent months and South Korea and the United States undertaking military exercises.
Both national anthems were observed respectfully at Ajinomoto Stadium.
North Korean nationals are currently banned from entering Japan as part of sanctions against Pyongyang, but special visas were issued to the players at the Japanese embassy in Beijing this week.
Presley Walker played in the Under Armour Softball Factory World series this past week in Vero Beach, Florida and played so well she was awarded the MVP for the tournament. Walker’s team also won the Championship, as well.
Walker was awarded a spot after she tried out back in April of this year. Presley said there was a lot of work that they all did but it was a blast and she had a great time. Presley played with girls from all around the country. She did say it was a transition that needed to be made, “It was odd at first; different post-game high fives and good game calls, different cheers in the dugout. It lasted a few hours, but we all knew we were there to…
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Mansfield Town have announced a third home pre-season friendly with the news that they will play newly-promoted Championship side Rotherham United at One Call Stadium on Saturday, 28th July (3pm).
The Millers will feature in the Championship next season after defeating Shrewsbury Town 2-1 in the League One play-off final at Wembley earlier this month.
Paul Warne’s side finished fourth in League One last season.
Stags will also face Sheffield United in a friendly on Saturday, 21st July (3pm), and Sheffield Wednesday on Tuesday, 24th July (7.30pm).
Ticket information for pre-season fixtures will be announced in due course.
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LAS VEGAS (AP) — The famous neon sign of a cowgirl in downtown Las Vegas has been taken town as part of the construction of a planned casino-resort.
After more than two decades on Freemont Street, “Vegas Vickie” was dismantled Tuesday.
Casino owner Derek Stevens says his company is looking for a home for the neon sign. It was created in 1980 and originally dubbed “Sassy Sally” after a casino of that name.
Stevens’ company is planning to transform the space previously occupied by the Las Vegas Club.
SAN ANTONIO - The Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization wants your input!
The AAMPO will hold four public meetings for residents to share their thoughts on 48 proposed transportation projects competing for $150 million in federal funding in our region.
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Police are searching for a driver who fled the scene after fatally striking a pedestrian in Long Beach early Monday morning.
The crash occurred about 1:20 a.m. near the intersection of Long Beach Boulevard and East Bort Street, Long Beach Police Department Lt. Kanaley said.
Officers arrived to find an injured man in his 30s who was unconscious.
The man, who has not been identified, died at the scene a few minutes later, Kanaley said.
Investigators believe an apparently abandoned Ford SUV found nearby may have been involved in the crash.
Police were questioning a person found near the crash site in hopes of discovering further information about the deadly incident.
A stretch of Long Beach Boulevard between East Bort Street and West Adams Street was closed in both directions due to the crash, according to a news release from the Police Department.
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SEOUL, April 15 South Korea's military believes missiles displayed on Saturday in a North Korean military parade on the anniversary of its state founder Kim Il Sung included new types of intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM), Yonhap news agency reported.
The North's leader, Kim Jong Un, attended the parade in the capital, Pyongyang, as a series of missiles, multiple launch rocket systems and rockets were on display, amid questions about U.S. plans for the country and concerns about a possible sixth nuclear test. (Reporting by Jeong-eun Lee; Writing by Jack Kim; Editing by Nick Macfie)
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Steelers defensive end Stephon Tuitt told reporters Monday that he’ll play in Sunday’s playoff game vs. the Dolphins.
Tuitt has missed the last two games with a knee injury, but it sounds like he didn’t play in the regular season finale just because the Steelers didn’t need him to.
“I’m not worried about it,” Tuitt said of the injury Monday.
Tuitt is one of the Steelers’ most valuable defensive players. He has four sacks, three pass breakups and two forced fumbles on the season and started every game before injuring his knee early in the team’s Dec. 18 game at Cincinnati.
A fixture on Dallas' Knox Street for more than 20 years is closing.
"Wild About Harry's" is shutting down May 15 after 22 years in business.
The shop, known for its hot dogs and frozen custard, posted on its social media pages they were given notice to vacate the location.
The owners are currently looking for a new location in the Highland Park area.
Their store in Deep Ellum will stay open.
Richard Spencer to continue college tour
Over the weekend, white nationalist Richard Spencer—again—made a visit to a college campus that ended in protest. On the heels of a controversial speech at Auburn University in April and a similar stop in Charlottesville, Virginia, in May, Spencer on Friday attended a demonstration at the University of Virginia, where a mob of torch-bearing protesters fought…
COOS BAY, Ore. (AP) – The city of Coos Bay has filed a lawsuit in federal court against the National Marine Fisheries Service over its recommendation for more restrictive floodplain regulations, which would restrict development in most of downtown.
The World reports (https://goo.gl/9UukKs ) the suit was filed Thursday objecting to land-use restrictions recommended by the fisheries service to the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s flood insurance program in an opinion issued last year.
Damien Schiff, an attorney with the Pacific Legal Foundation which is representing the city, said the biological opinion from the fisheries service is an improper expansion of both FEMA and the agency’s authority.
Fisheries is asking FEMA to place high-risk floodplains off-limits to development because it says it will better protect endangered species such as salmon and steelhead.
Floodplains are areas along rivers, stream and shorelines that are regularly inundated with water.
“She just put her arms around me, she would frequently do that, she would put her arms around me and she said I love you grandma and I love …
April 10 Tata Motors Ltd:
* Tata Motors group global wholesales in March 2017, including Jaguar Land Rover, were at 129,951 nos., higher by 9% over March 2016
* Global wholesales of all Tata Motors' commercial vehicles and Tata Daewoo range in march 2017 was lower by 6% at 42,596 nos.
* Says March global wholesales for Jaguar Land Rover were 71,609 vehicles
* Global wholesales of all passenger vehicles in March 2017 were at 87,355 nos., higher by 19%, compared to March 2016 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Quebec City police say their investigation into the slaying of a two-year-old girl points to just a single suspect.
There are a few good Italian places on the Coast, and Stalla, at the Beau Rivage in Biloxi, is one of my favorites, but Sicilian II 1670 Pass Road, Biloxi, is another great pick. If you go further afield, you'll find Cannella 1113 U.S. 90, Bay St. Louis, and it is as authentic an Italian place as you will find.
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Jeff Greenfield: “It’s an attractive conclusion; and Lord knows the possibility of ending the steadily more outrageous phenomenon of partisan gerrymandering is a worthy goal in itself.”
“But if Democrats think this is the key to their political woes, they are kidding themselves. What ails the party—at every level—goes far beyond alleged Republican skullduggery. And a diagnosis of those ills requires an understanding of what the last decade has wrought.”
Homicide investigators are at the scene of a shooting in northeast Houston.HPD is conducting its investigation on Keel, between Clark and Bauman Road.Investigators say the shooting happened just before 8am.There are very few details at this moment. We're gathering information, and will bring you more on air and online as we learn more.We're following this story on Eyewitness News. Watch for updates on air, online and on our mobile news app.
Markets regulator has ordered the release of and demat accounts as well as mutual fund folios of and its after recovering dues amounting to Rs 1.453 million.
The amount recovered by the (Sebi) from the firm and its includes "interest and costs towards full and final settlement" of the proceedings.
In an order, dated May 28, directed banks, depositories -- NSDL and CDSL -- and mutual funds to "release the accounts/ lockers/ demat accounts and mutual fund folios" of and Bissa.
In December 2015 and March 2016, the regulator had initiated attachment proceedings by issuing notices against the firm and Bissa attaching their and demat accounts as well as mutual fund folios to recover Rs 1.427 milion.
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TAIPEI, Taiwan -- A stall that reportedly hawks fried mullet maw for NT$1,680 a plate is shown in Liuohe Tourist Night Market in Kaohsiung. Consumer protection officials inspected the nightmarket yesterday and found the stand closed in an apparent move to avoid the inspectors.
St. Louis Cardinals reliever Matt Bowman tells Jim Hayes that he talked to EVERYONE in the bullpen — even Seung-Hwan Oh (through his interpreter) — for guidance last season.
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HOUSTON -- Residents and staff at Watercrest at Sugar Land showed their patriotism reciting the “Pledge of Allegiance” on Feb. 15, 2017. CW39 and Beltone are bringing patriotism back to the morning show – with a daily recitation of The Pledge of Allegiance! We want to get our awesome viewers involved by inviting them do The Pledge of Allegiance on the morning show. To recommend a group or organization to say the pledge, please email cw39pledges@tribunemedia.com.
SHANGHAI, April 20 Auto portal Bitauto Holdings Ltd has recently raised $1 billion from Tencent Holdings Ltd, Baidu Inc and JD.com Inc as it seeks to be China's largest online car financing platform, its chief told Reuters on Thursday.
William Li, who is also chairman of electric vehicle startup Nio, did not elaborate on the fundraising.
It is the latest in a series of investments Bitauto has raised from three of China's biggest technology companies.
Chinese traditionally avoid taking out loans to buy cars, although consultancy Deloitte expects that to change with 50 percent of cars to be bought on credit in China by 2020 as automakers aggressively push financing to increase sales.
In the United States, more than 80 percent of cars are bought on credit.
(Reporting by Jake Spring and Norihiko Shirouzu; Editing by Christopher Cushing)
Governor Andrew Cuomo has told a news conference on Monday that the device that exploded at the Port Authority was a low-tech device.
He said transportation services were being restored. He called the botched suicide bombing an attack on democracy, saying New York was a target and "we're not going to allow them to disrupt us."
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A 60-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a number of thefts from vans in Mid Wales.
Dyfed-Powys Police have been investigating after a number of thefts from vans in the Montgomeryshire, which were reported in October and November.
Alana Perrin, a spokeswoman for the force, said: “A 60-year-old man from the Macclesfield area has been arrested in connection with the offences and bailed pending further enquiries.
“Officers are carrying out proactive operations to combat any further thefts.
“They are reminding workmen to keep security tag their tools and equipment, and keep them locked away at night.”
Anyone with any information about the offences is asked to call either Dyfed-Powys Police 101. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or at crimestoppers-uk.org
A waterline project will require lane closings and parking restrictions on a busy part of Erie Street starting Monday, the city transportation division announced.
One of three lanes will be closed between Adams and Cherry streets for 90 days, and parking will be blocked off on the east side of the street during the work. Additional lane closings may occur at times, officials said, although generally work hours will be from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Project-related lane closings also are planned this week on Cherry between Spielbusch Avenue and Huron Street. Those restrictions are scheduled to end Aug. 22, weather permitting.
Separately, pavement restoration will require short-term lane closings on the following streets: Alexis Road between Buchanan Drive and Clover Lane, Monday through Wednesday; Harvest Lane between Sylvania Avenue and Laskey Road, Tuesday through Thursday; and Secor Road between McGregor Lane and Alexis Road, Wednesday through Friday.
Paul Weller will play Belfast's and Dublin next year, it was announced this morning.
The 'Modfather' has lined up dates at the Olympia Theatre (February 13) and Ulster Hall (February 15).
Tickets for all dates go on sale at 9am this Friday, June 16 and are available in person at the Ulster Hall Box Office or phone: 028 9033 4455
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Body of US airman killed in Vietnam will return to Florida
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (AP) — The body of an Air Force colonel is returning home to Florida more than 50 years after his plane was shot down over Vietnam.
Col. Peter J. Stewart died March 15, 1966, when his F-4C Phantom jet was shot down. However, the 48-year-old's remains were not identified until last month.
His son, Jim Stewart, told The Ledger the news has been bittersweet. He said knowing his father died quickly instead of languishing as a prisoner of war has brought the family some solace.
Stewart's remains will be flown to Tampa on June 16. His family will then hold a memorial service and a funeral mass in Winter Haven.
According to Dan Penzien, president of Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1040, Stewart is the first missing Vietnam veteran from Polk County identified in more than 20 years.
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CASPER, Wyo. (AP) — Wyoming sage grouse leaders say talks with the Department of the Interior are improving after the announced review of the bird’s protections caused dissonance.
The Casper Star-Tribune reports that at the meeting last week, members of the state’s Sage Grouse Implementation Team say the discord is giving way to a collaborative approach.
When the Trump administration earlier this year announced it would review and potentially change federal plans established in 2015 for the bird, it spurred a protest campaign by conservationists and some western state leaders.
Team Chairman Bob Budd says the federal plans can be improved, and the resulting hysteria was overblown. He says changes will be suggested that aim to clarify the current strategy in Wyoming, which is home to more than 30 percent of the bird’s population.
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The Sole Administrator and Chairman of Abia State Oil Producing and Development Commission, Henry Chilaka has challenged youths to take the right step to becoming great and shun violence and cultism.
He decried the lack of funding that holds most ministries to ransom without making impact in their field.
But Chilaka called on the government to focus more on youth development at the rural communities to gear them towards making them useful.
VIDEO: NC Gov. Roy Cooper says Republican legislators are 'using our kids and now our schools as tools for their power grab and their partisan attacks is pretty low, even for them' during a press conference at the Executive Mansion Wednesday, Feb.
May 3 Golden Ocean Group Ltd
* Delivery of dry bulk vessel
* Has entered into agreements to acquire 16 modern dry bulk vessels in an all-share transaction
* Golden Ocean has issued 1.7 mln consideration shares to Quintana Shipping ltd and associated companies in exchange for vessel
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WASHINGTON (AP) — FBI says it has "grave concerns" about accuracy of classified memo from Republicans on House intel committee.
Actress Sunetra Sarker has spoken out about her decision to leave Casualty following nine years on the series.
Sunetra, who left acting as the doctor in 2016, revealed she wanted to “find something very different”.
Appearing on Zoe Ball on…Sunday last weekend she discussed her recent return to the soap in a one-off episode.
She said: “It was like going for a school reunion…I have to be honest, there’s always going to be a little part of be in Casualty. It was an honour to go back.”
The Broadchurch actress also spoke about her current role in Channel 4’s Ackley Bridge and explained her career switch-up.
The Reserve Bank of India has issued licence to Bank of China to launch operations in India, official sources said today.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had made a commitment to Chinese President Xi Jinping to allow Bank of China to set up branches in India when they met on the sidelines of the SCO summit in Chinese city of Qingdao last month.
“The RBI has issued licence to Bank of China to set up its first branch in India. It was a commitment made by the Prime Minister to the President of China,” said a source.
Bank of China is one of the very few state-owned commercial banks in China.
India and China have been focusing on expanding their economic ties notwithstanding differences on several sticky issues including on the boundary dispute.
After last year’s Doklam standoff, both the countries have stepped up dialogue at various levels to reset the ties.
Meanwhile, the sources said Chinese Defence Minister Wei Fenghe is scheduled to visit India soon and both sides are in the process of finalising the dates.
Shah Rukh Khan has been announced as the recipient of the 4th Yash Chopra Memorial Award, which will be presented to the actor at a function to be held on February 25 in Mumbai.
A four-member jury, consisting of Dr T. Subirami Reddy, Pamela Chopra, Padmini Kolhapure and Boney Kapoor chose the Raees star as the winner. SRK will receive Rs 10 lakh, a gold medal, and a certificate as part of the award.
Dr T. Subirami Reddy
T. Subirami’s TSR Foundation instituted the Yash Chopra Memorial Award, after the acclaimed director’s death in 2012. Both Chopra and Reddy go back a long way, having been friends and business associates. They co-produced the director’s hits like Chandni and Lamhe.
Previously, the award has been presented to Lata Mangeshkar, Amitabh Bachchan and Rekha, who will also be in attendance at the award ceremony, along with stars like Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, Rani Mukerji Chopra, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and others.
Alaskans living in remote wilderness face the daily challenge of getting enough food to survive.
The township is getting set to show off the $1.3 million in improvements to the Wellandport library branch.
With work on the branch complete, library staff are inviting the public to a July 23 grand opening. Renovations, which began last fall, now provide the branch with new space for a meeting room, children and teen areas, quiet reading spaces, an indoor/outdoor community living room with a fireplace, a reading terrace and an Indigenous food and medicine garden.
A Canada 150 community infrastructure grant of $440,000 and money from the Wellandport Library Building Reserves fund paid for the improvements.
The grand opening will take place at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 23. There will be a short ceremony and visitors will be able to tour the new digs. Refreshments will also be served.
A distressing video of a woman screaming on the floor has emerged online.
Her relatives, who think she has been possessed by the devil, can be seen holding her head as she writhes around.
They even call in a preacher to help rid her of the devil's presence.
A distressing video of a woman screaming on the floor has emerged online
In the video, thought to be filmed in South America, they can he heard saying: 'Look at the old preacher.
'I'm recording a video. They're going to pray for her.
'Look at her, she doesn't even know where she is.'
The woman, wearing white top, lets out a low rasping at the start of the video.
But then her shouts become higher pitched until she is eventually screaming at the top of her voice.
Demonic possession is the belief that the devil or a demon can get inside a person.
It agitates them, makes them utter blasphemy, speak tongues they have never learned, discovers to them unknown secrets, and inspires them with the knowledge of the obscurest things in philosophy or theology.
Recreational fishermen will have more days to catch red snapper in federal waters, according to reports.
Louisiana Sportsman magazine is reporting officials from Gulf Coast states and federal ones have agreed on a 39-day red snapper season.
The magazine stated the season will start Friday, June 16 and end on Labor Day, which is Monday, September 4. It added the time includes fishing allowed on the Monday and Tuesday of the July 4th holiday weekend.
There was a meeting held Monday in which officials were expected to agree on a 27-day option, but the longer one was agreed upon.
RELATED: Federal red snapper season could reopen, but with a catch
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New Japan Pro-Wrestling is gearing up for one of their biggest shows of the year, King of Pro-Wrestling. All of the stars of NJPW will be in action and four titles will be defended.
The event will begin at 4am EST on 10/9 and air exclusively on njpwworld.com.
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says drug shortages are possible because of expected long-term power outages in Puerto Rico.
According to the agency, factories in Puerto Rico make nearly 10% of the medicines used by Americans, plus numerous medical devices.
FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb said in a statement Friday that the agency is working to prevent shortages of about 40 medicines. He didn't name the medicines involved.
The FDA said it is working with drugmakers, who are trying to restore partial operations with backup generators. In the most urgent cases, the FDA is helping companies get fuel to keep their generators running and ship finished products.
Most of Puerto Rico lost electricity when Hurricane Maria hit the island territory two weeks ago.
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Caution Tape Means Vehicle Checked For Emergencies
December 11, 2017
Livingston County residents are being advised of procedures in dealings with abandoned vehicles or others involved in spinouts during bad weather.
The Hartland-Deerfield Fire Authority issued an advisory for the public recently, saying all emergency agencies within Livingston County are using the same procedure. Officials say vehicles that have either been abandoned and/or involved in spinouts during harsh weather conditions will be marked with caution tape. The caution tape is tied from mirror to mirror over the windshield and a small section tied to the antenna, if the vehicle has one.
Marking vehicles in such a way is designed to let others know that the vehicle has been checked for any emergencies and that there is no need to respond back to it. If someone calls 911 to report a vehicle off the road, officials ask citizens keep in mind that a dispatcher may ask if any caution tape is on the vehicle. Facebook photo. (JM)
Nollywood actress, Toyin Makekodunmi (Iya Kike) who has featured in so many yoruba movies died in the early hours of today, January 2nd. Her death was confirmed via a social media post by a fellow actress, Bimbo Oshin.
Police are appealing for information after vandals targeted a number of floral displays in the region.
The Times understands that a number of displays in Randalstown were damaged sometime on Saturday, August 12.
Appealing for information in a post on the PSNI Antrim Facebook page, a police spokesperson said: “I’m sure many of you have noticed how well the town is looking lately.
“Sadly, some folk aren’t keen on it remaining that way.
“The volunteers who have dedicated their time, effort and money into the TIDY project woke this morning (Sunday) to discover yet more damage caused!
“If anyone has information regarding this damage, please contact police on 101, quoting Police ref 614 13/08/17.”
Condemning the incident, South Antrim UUP MLA, Steve Aiken said: “It is so disheartening to see the hard work of Randalstown volunteers being destroyed needlessly. Anyone with any information, please contact PSNI on 101. “
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Senators from One Nation, the Nick Xenophon Team as well as independents Jacqui Lambie and Derryn Hinch told the Guardian Australia that taxpayers are not receiving a fair share of revenue for gas resources.
The crossbench has called for a 10 per cent flat tax rate to replace the PRRT – a move that would deliver an estimated $28.4 billion over 10 years.
Last year, Treasurer Scott Morrison revealed that revenues from the PRRT have halved since 2012-13 and announced a formal review into the PRRT.
The outcome of the review is due this month, with its recommendations to be included in this years’ budget planning.
Rep. Carlos Curbelo called out White House advisers Steve Bannon and Stephen Miller saying it was "pretty clear" the two staffers thought alt-right groups "should be accommodated."
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Nelson Police have arrested two men for burglary and unlawful taking of a motor vehicle after an incident in Stoke overnight.
Acting Senior Sergeant Brett Currie says Police initially located a car in a ditch near Saxon Field.
"While dog teams were attempting to track the occupants of the abandoned vehicle, a report came in that two men had entered a garage of Kingsford Drive and stolen an electric cycle.
"It was also discovered that the abandoned car had been stolen earlier in the evening."
"Shortly thereafter we received reports of two men riding an electric cycle in the Tahuna area."
"The men were located by dog teams at a residential Tahunanui address a short time later, along with an electric cycle."
The two men, aged 16 and 17, are scheduled to appear in Nelson Youth Court on 22 February.
The Switzerland international, who impressed at the World Cup this summer, has been heavily linked with a move to Liverpool.
Shaqiri, 26, is available for just £12m thanks to a release clause inserted into his current Stoke contract.
And according to The Sun, United have joined the race for the winger.
They say Red Devils boss Mourinho, who is out in Russia doing TV work, has been impressed with Shaqiri’s performances at the World Cup.
Mourinho is now weighing up a move for the Stoke attacker, which comes as a huge blow to Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- By the end of April, Jeffboat will lay off 226 employees at its shipyard on Market Street in Jeffersonville.
The company announced the layoffs Friday afternoon, but said it does not "intend to close the facility."
Back in November, Jeffboat announced 278 layoffs, which the company said would begin on Nov. 1 and run through the first quarter of 2018. In 2013, Jeffboat said it would invest $3.5 million to add a fourth production line and about 100 additional workers at the plant. At that time, the plant employed about 800. As of Nov. 1, 2017, the company employed about 600 people.
Below is the WARN notice from Jeffboat, which includes the list of positions affected by layoffs:
And here is the WARN notice related to the 278 layoffs that began in November 2017:
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(CNN) A spate of California wildfires have destroyed an area larger than New York City and Boston -- combined. And there's no end in sight.
Ferocious Santa Ana winds are literally adding fuel to the fires, one week after the colossal Thomas Fire started.
Here are the staggering numbers behind the blazes:
230,000 acres
That's the size of the Thomas fire, the largest fire ripping across Southern California. It started in the Santa Barbara area and is now burning through Ventura County toward Los Angeles.
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Karla welcomes two ladies who are dressed for a luau, which happens to be the theme of this year's Fire Ant Festival. We have all the last-minute scoop on everything that will be going on during this annual event in Ashburn, and it will be busy!
Auckland Airport announced (05-Oct-2017) it is considering ways to address any potential fuel pipeline issues and will be conducting its own assessment on the recent temporary fuel supply disruption. The review will consider the end to end resilience and capacity of the Jet A1 fuel system from the refinery right through to the airport owned hydrant network. It will also balance various factors including risk, resilience, economic viability as well as environmental factors associated with the various transportation and fuel storage options. [more - original PR]
NEW YORK (AP) — They're homeless, but a group of men and women from Texas has made it to Carnegie Hall.
The storied New York City concert hall is the venue Wednesday evening for a performance by the Dallas Street Choir, all singers recruited from urban streets and homeless shelters that have been performing since 2015.
About 20 members of the choir were to be joined by 17 residents of a Manhattan homeless shelter.
Concert proceeds benefit homeless services charities.
Dallas Street Choir conductor Jonathan Palant has also brought in some world-class musical luminaries for the performance. They include mezzo-soprano Frederica von Stade, soprano Harolyn Blackwell and composers Jake Heggie and Stephen Schwartz.
Carnegie Hall archivist Gino Francesconi says it is the first time the hall has featured a musical ensemble of homeless performers.
A driver was killed Sunday in a one-vehicle crash in Upshur County.
According to DPS, Keegan James Norstrom, 31, of Gilmer, was killed on FM-2685, around 9:15 a.m, approximately 3 miles north of the city of Gladewater.
A preliminary crash investigation revealed that Norstrom was traveling south on FM 2685 towards Gladewater when the vehicle left the roadway to the left, entered a side skid, and struck a tree causing it to roll onto the driver's side and strike another tree.
Norstrom was pronounced dead at the scene by Judge Rhonda Welch. His body was taken to Croley Funeral Home in Gilmer.
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Loras College has just embarked on a fund raising campaign to renovate the historic Rock Bowl. The 77 year old facility underwent a complete overhaul just before the 2005 season, but Athletic Director Denise Udelhofen says a facelift is needed with new field turf, outdoor track, and high tech scoreboard. She says the goal is to raise $1,000,000 by the end of the year with work scheduled to begin in mid-April. For more information on giving to the Rock Bowl Renovation you can contact the Athletic Office at Loras College.
Emma Watson Sings as Belle in a ‘Beauty and the Beast’ First Listen
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MOSCOW (Reuters) - The head of Russia's FSB security service said on Thursday Moscow knew the identities of four Russian citizens responsible for a wave of bomb hoaxes.
The anonymous phone calls have caused huge disruption at shopping centers, train stations and public buildings across Russia since last month.
Alexander Bortnikov, the head of the FSB, told reporters on Thursday that authorities knew the identities of those responsible, Russian news agencies reported. He said they were four Russian citizens based abroad with "accomplices" inside Russia.
Bortnikov was also quoted as saying that Moscow was working with foreign authorities to try to locate and extradite the hoaxers, who he said had used IP phones to call in their threats, making it hard to trace them.
(Reporting by Andrew Osborn; Editing by Andrew Roche)
A group of protesters knocked over a Confederate statue in Durham, N.C. on Monday evening.
Demonstrators used a ladder to reach the top of the Confederate Soldiers Monument. Authorities sprayed the top of the statue with cooking spray to make it more difficult to climb, but it was pulled down by a rope.
According to WRAL, protesters began kicking the statue and chanting after it fell. The group then began marching to the police department, which blocked several streets.
The protest started around 6 p.m. and ended around 8 p.m.
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Philippe Coutinho has handed in a transfer request to push through a move to Barcelona
Thompson got Kop fans excited tonight after making the bold transfer claim on Twitter.
He tweeted: "I think we have already signed coutinhos replacement by the looks of it.#lfc."
It left Liverpool supporters rushing to their phones to bombard Thompson with messages.
One wrote "Nasri?" while another replied: "Really? Who."
A fellow Liverpool fan tweeted Thompson and said: "Who mate?"
PICKENS COUNTY, SC (WSPA) – A Liberty man was killed in a crash in Pickens County Friday morning.
According to the Pickens County Coroner’s Office, Phillip Ray James, 76, pulled out of a driveway into the path of oncoming traffic just before 11 a.m..
James was pronounced dead at the scene.
The coroner’s office said James was wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash.
Greenville Health System will perform an autopsy.
MIDDLESBROUGH, England — Gaston Ramirez's late miss provided a timely reminder of Middlesbrough's need for attacking reinforcements in a 0-0 draw with struggling champion Leicester in the English Premier League on Monday.
The Uruguayan steered his half-volley wide from eight yards to sum up a frustrating afternoon for the hosts, who are five points above the relegation zone.
Shorn of injured pair Islam Slimani and Danny Drinkwater, as well as the suspended Jamie Vardy, Leicester should be satisfied with the point.
Grab the heavy coat before you head out the door as Brian Alworth says it's going to be a cold, breezy day with temperatures in the upper 20s.
Thanks to that breeze, the wind chill is a factor. The feels-like temperature will be around 20. It will be noticeably colder than yesterday.
Thursday night could be the coldest night of the season so far with lows in the teens.
Friday will be mostly sunny, but highs will struggle to reach 40.
Our snow chances look slim to none for Friday into Saturday. The system may brush our far eastern counties, but it looks like folks in Indiana will experience the system.
The weekend looks chilly and dry.
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Judge: More parking for proposed NJ mosque unconstitutional
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — A federal judge says an upscale New Jersey town violated anti-discrimination laws by insisting that a proposed mosque have more parking spaces than churches or synagogues.
The judge on Saturday ruled that Bernards Township violated the Religious Land Use and Institutional Persons Act by applying a different standard to Muslims.
He said the township's planning board had "unbridled and unconstitutional discretion" due to its vague parking requirements.
The Islamic Society's application to build the mosque was denied after more than three years and 39 public hearings. The group sued the township in March.
The mosque's attorney, Adeel Mangi, called the decision a "landmark ruling."
Bill Smethers has received the endorsements of 10 Northern California elected Sheriffs, according to a release.
The list of Sheriffs is as follows: Keith Royal, Nevada County; Tim Standley, Sierra County; Kory L. Honea, Butte County; Steven L. Durfor, Yuba County; Adam Christianson, Stanislaus County; Willian F. Honsal, Humbolt County; Tom Bosenko, Shasta County; Richard L. Warren Jr., Glenn County; Douglas A. Binnewies, Mariposa County and Jon E. Lopey, Siskiyou County.
Smethers has 25 years in law enforcement.
These law enforcement leaders Smethers because of his experience within the Sheriff's Office, according to the release. Smethers has fiscal, administrative and personnel management experience in patrol procedures, jail operations, court security, criminal and coroner investigations, search and rescue, animal control, school safety, drug enforcement and public administration.
He has managed 170 employees and over 100 volunteers within the Sheriff's office.
Source: Bill Smethers campaign
SHENZHEN, China (AP) — Top-seeded Agnieszka Radwanska saved three match points before edging Duan Ying-ying of China 6-2, 6-7 (4), 7-5 in the first round of the Shenzhen Open on Monday.
Radwanska, the defending champion, cruised through the first set without facing a break point, but struggled in the final two sets, dropping serve five times to the 103rd-ranked wild card entry.
The Pole relied on her strong defense to close out the match in just under 2 1/2 hours, chasing down a well-placed drop shot and hitting a forehand crosscourt winner to set up match point.
In other matches, second-seeded Simona Halep, the 2015 champion, defeated Jelena Jankovic 6-1, 3-6, 6-3; third-seeded Johanna Konta routed Cagla Buyukakcay 6-2, 6-0; and Serbian qualifier Nina Stojanovic took out fifth-seeded Timea Babos 1-6, 7-5, 6-2.
A semitrailer driver ignored warning signs and drove over Peru's famous Nazca Lines on Saturday, causing significant damage to the UNESCO World Heritage site.
The driver, identified as 40-year-old Jainer Jesús Flores Vigo, was detained and released, according to newspaper Peru21.
[...] The rig left "deep scars" across a 50 meter by 100 meter (164 feet by 328 feet) area, the Culture Ministry said, affecting the surface of the ancient site and damaging three of the geoglyphs.
Argentine newspaper Clarín reports that the driver said he didn't know the area because he had never traveled there before and that he left the road because of a mechanical problem. The newspaper speculated that the driver actually drove off the Pan-American Highway to avoid paying a toll.
[...]
This isn't the first time people have damaged the site. In 2014, Greenpeace activists left footprints as they planted a message there in advance of U.N. climate talks in Lima.
Dr. Aaron Devor is the Chair in Transgender Studies and Academic Director of The Transgender Archives at the University of Victoria. He has informed TGForum about the Moving Trans History Forward Conference 2018 at the University of Victoria in March of next year. The conference features an evening keynote address by Kent Monkman, a Canadian Two-Spirit artist of Cree ancestry who uses his brilliant artistic talents to explore the Indigenous perspective on Canadian history.
Conference registration will open in January of 2018 and a call for papers will soon be announced.
Meanwhile, this year, in fact this month, there are a variety of activities and events scheduled at the University of Victoria. Trans activist, writer and performance artist Kate Bornstein will be on campus on October 21 with an afternoon workshop and an evening performance.
For more information on all the events this year and the conference in 2018 visit the University of Victoria website.
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The pair is consolidating after yesterday’s failure to sustain break above 114.00 barrier.
Gains were capped by falling 30SMA and just under 114.28 pivot (Fibo 38.2% of 118.59/111.61 pullback).
The downside was so far protected by broken bear-trendline from 118.59 peak, currently at 113.25 (near Fibo 38.2% of 111.61/114.13 upleg).
Risk is turning at the downside, as slow stochastic is reversing from overbought territory – negative signal.
Firm break below the trendline/Fibo 38.2% support would trigger fresh acceleration and expose next pivot at 112.85 (daily Tenkan-sen) for stronger bearish signal.
Conversely, sustained break above 113.90/114.20 upper pivots, would improve near-term structure and signal extended recovery.
Res: 113.91; 114.20; 114.47; 114.93
Sup: 113.25; 112.85; 112.58; 112.20
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The 3-year-old girl who was killed in a fire in Harrisburg on Monday has been identified.
Dauphin County Coroner Graham Hetrick identified the girl as Willow Williams.
Hetrick ruled the cause of death as smoke inhalation.
GoFundMe pages have been created for Williams' family, as well as the neighboring family.
Officers for both Miami-Dade and the City of Miami located the suspect in the water near a ledge by the 27th Avenue bridge and engaged in a waterlogged standoff from boats, trying to convince the suspect to surrender before shots were fired. C.M. GUERRERO cmguerrero@elnuevoherald.com
Every year, the Spanish royal family releases their annual Christmas card, and every year, it gets cuter and cuter. Queen Letizia, King Felipe VI, Princess Leonor, 12, and Infanta Sofía, 10, have on bright smiles in this year's family portrait, which was taken during National Day back in October. Along with the precious snap, the brood also signed the card and included a special message that reads, "Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2018." Between their matching outfits and their adorable pose, we won't blame you if you re-create their card with your own family.
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BOSTON, March 29 A unit of Banco Santander SA has agreed to pay $22 million in connection with what the attorney general in Massachusetts called a first-in-the-nation settlement involving subprime auto loan securitization.
Santander Consumer USA Holdings Inc's settlement was announced at a press conference in Boston by Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey on Wednesday.
The accord marked the first settlement in United States in connection with investigations into how financial institutions packaged subprime auto loans into securities sold to investors. The U.S. Justice Department has also been investigating.
(Reporting by Nate Raymond in Boston)
Police in Sweden say they are investigating an attempted arson at a Jewish cemetery.
Remnants of two glass bottles with flammable contents were found Monday near the chapel at the cemetery in Malmo, Sweden's third-largest city.
It is unclear when the bottles were thrown, but police think it was between Friday evening and Monday morning.
Malmo police spokesman Nils Norling told Swedish broadcaster SVT that if there was a fire, it wasn't a major one.
Jewish community spokesman Fredrik Sieradzki says there were no injuries and the chapel wasn't damaged.
The discovery followed the arrests of three people for allegedly throwing firebombs at a synagogue in the Swedish city of Goteborg on Saturday.
A protest in Malmo of the Trump administration's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital included anti-Semitic slogans on Friday.
30 firefighters were called to a house fire in Quarrendon on Sunday afternoon (December 10) thought to have been an act of arson.
Six fire engines, from Aylesbury, Winslow, Leighton Buzzard, Wheatley, Thame and Woodstock, battled through the snow to reach the fire on the Bicester Road, just after 2:00pm.
The two-story derelict property has suffered serious damage.
Elsewhere on December 10, Bucks Fire helped 30 vehicles over the railway bridge in Oxford Road after the carriageway became blocked. Firefighters also responded to a collision involving one van on the Tring Road at 10:00am.
A collision between two cars in St Johns Drive, Stone also received a response from the fire service, just before 9:00am
Years after a woman accused a police officer of yanking her out of her car and slamming her face-first while handcuffed to the ground, a federal grand jury has charged him with using excessive force and misconduct in office.
The U.S. Justice Department said in a news release that former Hickory Police Sgt. Robert Michael George injured Chelsea Doolittle and filed a false report in 2013.
George, who said she fell, was fired a year later and charged in state court with assault.
Doolittle sued George and the city of Hickory in 2016 after enduring two oral surgeries.
District Attorney David Learner says the state charges are being dropped now that federal charges have been filed.
George’s attorney, Lisa Dubs, did not comment.
Both George and Doolittle are white.
President Muhammadu Buhari has renamed Federal University, Ndufu-Ikwo, Ebonyi State to Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ebonyi State.
Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbanjo, announced this during the burial service of the former late, Dr. Alex Ekwueme at St John, The Divine Church, Oko, Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State.
He said this was in honor of Ekwueme’s contributions to nation building.
'Scandal' creator Shonda Rhimes making new shows for Netflix
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LOS ANGELES -- Shonda Rhimes, the creator of popular television series such as "Scandal" and "Grey's Anatomy," has signed a deal to make new shows for Netflix.
The streaming service announced late Sunday that Rhimes' Shondaland production company is moving to Netflix. Netflix wrote in a news release that Rhimes' shows "Grey's Anatomy," ''Scandal" and "How to Get Away With Murder" would continue to air on ABC.
Rhimes wrote in a statement that she was grateful to the network for giving her career a start, but she was looking forward to expanding her audience and "creative identity" with Netflix.
She wrote that she and Netflix Chief Content Officer Ted Sarandos had developed a plan for the next phase of Rhimes' career. She said Netflix offered her and her team "limitless possibilities."
May 2 Qiagen NV
* Qiagen nv - reaffirms full-year 2017 outlook for 6-7% cer sales growth and adjusted eps target before restructuring costs of $1.25-1.27 cer
* Fy2017 earnings per share view $1.23, revenue view $1.41 billion -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Qiagen NV qtrly earnings per share $0.08
* Qiagen reports results for first quarter 2017
* Q1 adjusted earnings per share $0.22
* Q1 revenue $307.7 million versus i/b/e/s view $306.9 million
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.21 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Qiagen NV - for the second quarter of 2017, adjusted net sales are expected to rise approximately 5-6% cer
* Qiagen NV - for the second quarter of 2017, adjusted diluted eps are expected to be approximately $0.28-0.29 cer on an underlying basis Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Funeral For: Osborne Scott
Funeral Date: April 28, 2018
Osborne Scott, 96, of Dominion City passed away Monday, April 2nd at Red River Valley Lodge, Morris. He is survived by 1 daughter, 2 sons and their families. He was predeceased by his wife Theresa and 1 son.
Cremation has taken place.
The funeral service for Osborne Scott will be held Saturday, April 28th at 2pm at Dominion City United Church with ash interment at Dominion City Cemetery.
Donations may be made to Red River Valley Lodge, Dominion City United Church or Dominion City Recreation Incorporated.
Arrangements by Wiebe Funeral Home, Altona.
Ten years ago, Nora Palma - known as Mami Nora to pretty much everyone - and her family opened their first rotisserie chicken restaurant in Durham. It was then known as Mami Nora's, for the namesake who introduced the juicy Peruvian chicken fast-casual concept to the Triangle.
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John Heilemann & Bill Kristol on hate groups citing Donald Trump & the obligation of republican leaders to speak up.
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Wednesday’s decision by the Federal Reserve to raise the target for the federal-funds rate by 25 basis points has continued a debate about the tightening cycle. Yet these “Fed watching” discussions aren’t necessarily productive. It would be better to rethink the Fed by evaluating its strategy, structure and accountability.
How can the institution be restructured to better achieve its goals of financial and price stability? The late economist Allan Meltzer, a scholar and historian of the Fed, gave the central bank high...
Krieger-Coble signed a contract with the Colts on Friday, George Bremer of The Anderson Herald Bulletin reports.
With Jack Doyle questionable for Sunday's game against the 49ers due to a concussion, the Colts will bring in Krieger-Coble to offer additional depth at the position. Krieger-Coble spent some time with the Colts this offseason after the team claimed him off waivers from the Broncos.
Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone has snubbed Chelsea by making it known that he is not interested in becoming their head coach, according to The Times.
The Argentine boss was one of the Blues’ top targets to replace Antonio Conte, who is widely expected to leave the club at the end of the season by mutual consent.
But Simeone, aged 47, has indicated that he intends to see out the final two-and-a-half years of his contract at Atletico, where he has been in charge since 2011.
The former Argentina international has informed Chelsea via intermediaries that he does not want to be considered for the job.
He is said to favour a Latin lifestyle and is reluctant to put in the work that would be needed to get his English up to the necessary standards.
But he would reportedly consider an approach from Manchester United. Red Devils boss Jose Mourinho recently signed a new contract, but Simeone is interested in succeeding him at Old Trafford.
Deputies: Officer threatened to kill, rape to get nude pics
ORANGE CITY, Fla. (AP) — A Florida police officer is charged with threatening to kill a woman and her 5-year-old brother, and to rape her sister if she didn't send him nude photos of herself.
The Daytona Beach News-Journal reports that 25-year-old Orange City officer Joshua Fancher resigned Tuesday after his arrest by Volusia County sheriff's deputies on charges of making terroristic threats. He had been an officer since December.
An arrest warrant from Lowndes County, Georgia, says Fancher began threatening the woman in January through Instagram and text messages.
Local media reports Fancher was being held without bail at the Volusia County jail. It could not be determined if he has an attorney.
As a motorised wheelchair user, I have some suggestions on how MRT stations can improve accessibility for commuters like me.
First, consider having two lifts instead of one operating between the ticket concierge and the platform.
There have been a couple of instances where the lift broke down and I had to travel to the next station and wheel myself a long distance to my destination from there.
Moreover, during weekends, the lift tends to be crowded with prams, the elderly and other wheelchair users.
Second, add rubber strips to narrow the gap between the platform and the train. This is already done on the North-East Line.
But the gaps on the North-South and East-West Lines are very wide, and my wheelchair wheels have fallen in several times.
Third, reduce the height difference between the platform and the train. I have had difficulty entering the train, especially when the train is much higher than the platform, and needed other commuters to assist me.
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In this July 24, 2017 photo, President Donald Trump speaks about healthcare in the Blue Room of the White House in Washington. Trump is allowing more employers to opt out of providing no-cost birth control to women by claiming religious or moral objections, issuing new rules Friday that take another step in rolling back the Obama health care law. Alex Brandon AP Photo
PARKER, Colo. (CBS4) – A young girl in Parker is being recognized for doing the right thing when she found money on the street.
Police say Avalon, 9, was walking home from school when she found an envelope with more than $200 inside.
She knew what to do next – turn it in.
Because of her honesty, the Parker Police Department awarded her with the first ever Citizen of the Day award.
She also met the police chief and K9 Kato and got to climb in a patrol car.
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Feb 14 Kindred Group Plc
* Says board of directors propose a dividend of 0.310 (0.235) per share/SDR, which is approximately SEK 3.46 (2.87) per share/SDR and amounts to a proposed distribution to shareholders of GBP 71.4 (54.0) million.
* Says in period up to 12 february 2017, average daily gross winnings revenue in GBP was 36 per cent higher compared to same period in 2016
* Says gross winnings revenue of GBP 152.8 (111.4) million for Q4 of 2016, and GBP 544.1 (354.1) million for full year 2016.
* Says adjusting for impact of exchange rate changes, growth was 21 per cent
* Says underlying EBITDA for Q4 of 2016 was GBP 39.3 (27.1) million
* Q4 reported EBITDA GBP 38.9 million (26.2)
* Reuters poll: Kindred Q4 EBITDA was seen at GBP 33.6 million, dividend at GBP 0.26 per share Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Stockholm Newsroom)
Users on 64-bit Windows who download Firefox will now get our 64-bit version by default. That means they’ll install a more secure version of Firefox, one that also crashes a whole lot less. How much less? In our tests so far, 64-bit Firefox reduced crashes by 39% on machines with 4GB of RAM or more
What’s the difference between 32-bit and 64-bit?
Here’s the key thing to know: 64-bit applications can access more memory and are less likely to crash than 32-bit applications. Also, with the jump from 32 to 64 bits, a security feature called Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR) works better to protect you from attackers.
macOS and Linux users, fret not. You already enjoy a Firefox that’s optimized for 64-bit.
How do you get 64-bit Firefox?
If you’re running 64-bit Windows (here’s how to check), you have two options to get your computer hooked up with this improved Firefox experience:
Workers at Aquarium Adventure-Columbus recently got a look at what happens when feeding time is a little behind for Motoro stingray Penny.
Clinging to the tank's edge, the stingray is seen spewing water at anyone within range. Though the spouts start off light, the video ends after she shows the workers what she's actually capable of.
While we know stingrays love their moisture, Penny doesn't play about her food! Even her parrot fish tank buddy is visibly worried!
Every month science teacher Michael Ng drops by to talk science. This month he talks about the science behind balloons and how some areas experience more stress, thus greater weakness, than others.
April 24 (Reuters) - 5N Plus Inc:
* 5N PLUS ANNOUNCES NEW US$79 MILLION SYNDICATED CREDIT FACILITY
* 5N PLUS INC SAYS HAS OPTION TO REQUEST EXPANSION OF CREDIT FACILITY THROUGH A $30 MILLION ACCORDION FEATURE THAT WOULD INCREASE TOTAL FACILITY TO $109 MILLION Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
What? How is that even possible? Blame the Golden Ratio!
Awhile back, the DSC crew put their faces to the Golden Ratio test. From 'You are ugly!' to 'You are good looking!', see how the whole crew stacked up, and then take the test for yourself!
Francisco Martinez, 9, a student at the public school Jose Facundo Cintron, waits in line Sunday to get gasoline with his family in the town of Yabucoa after Hurricane Maria passed through Puerto Rico on September 20. PEDRO PORTAL pportal@miamiherald.com
Iran publishes list of bidders for oil and gas projects
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran's Oil Ministry has published list of 29 international companies qualified to bid for oil and gas projects following the lifting of sanctions under a landmark nuclear accord.
The list published on the ministry's website Monday includes several multinational firms, among them Total, Shell, Eni, Gazprom and Schlumberger.
In October, Iran invited foreign companies to bid for 50 exploration and production projects for the first time since the 2015 nuclear deal with world powers.
Light rain and cooler temperatures helped prevent a wildfire from spreading on the Warm Springs Reservation in Central Oregon.
Fire officials say the Nena Springs blaze is 60 percent contained, air quality has improved and all Level 3 evacuations have been canceled.
Crews spent the overnight hours mopping up areas near the fire's perimeter, especially near homes and structures. That work will continue Monday.
Some crews, engines, and heavy equipment may be shifted to other wildfires in the region.
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Police in Lee's Summit say two men were hurt after a gun went off while they were fighting.
It happened at about 10 p.m. Sunday in the 700 block of SW Windsong Circle.
Police were called to the area to investigate a shooting.
When officers arrived, they found one of the men in the street in front of a house and the other in a vehicle several blocks from the scene.
Officers were able to determine that during the fight one of the men produced a handgun. As the men struggled over the gun it fired and hit them both.
Both men were transported to area hospitals with single gunshot wounds to the leg.
No charges have been filed in the case.
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While many progressives in the Golden State want to see their congressional representatives vote no on all of President Trump's cabinet nominations - both as payback for the obstructionist Congress faced by President Obama and because they genuinely disagree with the 45th president's policies - Feinstein is taking a case-by-case approach to Trump's nominations. So far she voted yes on at least five cabinet nominees.
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A 22-year-old man was stabbed to death early Friday morning, according to the Montgomery Police Department.
First responders were called to the 2400 block of Chase Park Drive, initially on reports of a person being shot, around 2:30 a.m. That's just off the Northern Boulevard.
When they arrived, police and medics found Ladarius Snow, who has been stabbed. Snow was taken to Jackson Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
The motive for the homicide appears to have stemmed from an argument, the police department said. The subject of the argument was not released.
A suspect, who has not been identified, was taken into custody. Charges are pending.
The investigation is going.
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The piercing eyes looked great. The pointy ears were perfectly preserved. The tweezed eyebrows jutted upward at just the proper angles.
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Trump's lawyer says the adult film star may be in breach of a confidentiality agreement and may owe the president $20 million; Stormy Daniel's lawyer fired back, saying they won't be intimidated.
Pope Francis delivers his blessing from his studio's window overlooking St. Peter's Square, at the Vatican, Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017. Gregorio Borgia AP Photo
These Lefties are all right! Vote with your feet and catch this New Labour drama (even if its plotting isn't a patch on real life) Can Labour of Love startle us?
SINGAPORE: Fire broke out at a coffee shop at Block 9 Jurong West Avenue 5 on Saturday (Oct 7).
The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said it was alerted to the incident just before noon and that customers had self-evacuated before officers arrived.
Firefighters at Jurong West Avenue 5 on Saturday (Oct 7). (Photo: Channel NewsAsia reader)
The fire involved some exhaust ventilation ducting at the eating house, said SCDF, adding that it was extinguished with a water jet.
No one was injured.
Canine Cupids, a local nonprofit focused on improving the lives of homeless, neglected and exceptional needs dogs, is hosting their “Luck of the Dog
Loose talk giants presents episode 47 of weekly podcast, the first of the new year 2017.
This episode sees the loose talkers discuss how Nigerian artistes hate being critiqued, what went down at Olamide's OLIC, tribe and ethnicity and more.
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OAKLAND, Calif. — Veterans Mike Callahan and Ken Mauer, along with first-timer David Guthrie, are among the 12 referees who have been selected to work the NBA Finals.
The league announced the group Wednesday.
Callahan has worked 19 games in the Finals and Mauer has worked 18. This will be the 15th Finals appearance for Callahan and the 13th for Mauer.
Other referees who will be on the floor during the Golden State-Cleveland series that starts Thursday are Tony Brothers, James Capers, Marc Davis, Scott Foster, John Goble, Ed Malloy, Jason Phillips, Derrick Stafford and Zach Zarba.
Guthrie is the only referee who will be making his Finals debut this year.
Eric Lewis and Tom Washington were selected as alternates.
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WATCH: Pro-Gun Parkland Student Defends Second Amendment Against Piers Morgan
Pro-gun Parkland student Kyle Kashuv appeared on “Good Morning, Britain” and debated with host Piers Morgan over what action should be taken following the gun debate.
While many other students from Parkland are advocating for extremely strict gun laws, Kashuv claims he chooses to look at facts rather than emotions. He has met with numerous government officials and President Donald Trump in order to talk about common sense gun safety. – READ MORE
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Lafayette Parish Registrar of Voters Charlene Meaux said a petition was filed Monday and sent to the Louisiana Secretary of State Office. The person behind the recall move will have 180 days to collect 27,500 signatures from registered voters in the city of Lafayette.
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"All options are on the table," Mike Pence says of North Korea
April 17, 2017, 6:35 PM | On his trip to South Korea, Vice President Mike Pence made an appearance on the border with North Korea. He issued a warning to the North's leadership. The visit comes days after a North Korea military parade and failed missile test. Adriana Diaz has more from Beijing.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - A Florida judge sometimes wears yoga clothes under her black robe.
At noon on the last Friday of every month, Duval County Judge Eleni Derkie strips off the robe and heads to the front lawn of Jacksonville's courthouse where she leads a yoga class that's free to anyone who shows up.
The Florida Times-Union (http://bit.ly/2ppjvXJ ) reports Derke has taught yoga since 2014 but says her counterparts in the legal profession aren't always the easiest converts.
Courtroom bailiffs sometimes tease her, but Derke says yoga provides a few moments of peace during an otherwise stressful day. Sometimes, she's even been known to urge jurors to stretch and take deep breaths during lengthy trials.
She'll continue the classes this year until the weather gets too hot.
Pincourt residents can once again consult the advice of a Green Line consultant regarding “environmental best practices.”
The Green Line started this week and will continue until September.
From Monday to Friday, residents can call the line for advice on lawn care, weeds, tree issues, insects, plant diseases, ragweed, tree planting, sowing grass seeds, laying sod rolls, composting and water conservation.
An environmental consultant will be available on Tuesdays and Thursdays during the summer.
The Green Line will also continue outreach efforts to curb the spread of the Emerald Ash Borer.
In 2017, the Green Line handled 596 issues, including 211 phone calls and 385 house calls.
Pincourt residents can call the Green Line at 514-453-4980 or send an email to ligneverte@villepincourt.qc.ca.
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Strootman set for Roma renewal
By Football Italia staff
It’s reported Kevin Strootman will sign a new Roma contract, keeping him in the capital until 2021.
The midfielder missed the best part of two seasons with a series of knee injuries, but has been back to his best this season with five goals and five assists.
The Giallorossi are understandably keen to tie him down, and calciomercato.it reports that talks are well underway for a new contract.
Strootman is grateful for the support shown to him by the club, and is thought to be ready to commit his future to the Lupi.
It’s expected that he will agree to a contract worth €3m per season plus bonuses, which will run until 2021.
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Container shipper APL has started the industry's first direct service from Jakarta, Indonesia, to the U.S., the company announced. The Pendulum Loop 1 service is now offered as part of the Ocean Alliance, a vessel and slot sharing agreement between APL and China Cosco Shipping, Evergreen Line, CMA CGM and OOCL.
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We are continuing to track Subtropical Depression Alberto as the center moves through Alabama. Heavy rain remains possible today across our area and a Flash Flood Watch remains in effect for counties from Decatur and Dougherty westward.
Todd Galberth is worship pastor at Redemption Church in Greenville. Todd’s single “Lord You are Good” has made it to the top of the Gospel Billboard charts. You can find out more about him here: www.toddgalberth.com
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Aclaris Therapeutics Inc
* Vivo Ventures VII LLC reports 9.5 percent stake in Aclaris Therapeutics Inc as of March 15, 2017 - SEC filing
* Vivo Ventures VII LLC had previously reported 13.34 percent in Aclaris Therapeutics Inc as of February 28, 2017 Source text: (bit.ly/2uWm02j) Further company coverage:
The mother of an American college student reported missing in Bermuda is appealing for the public’s help in finding her son.
Nineteen-year-old Mark Dombroski is a member of the rugby team at Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia. Dombroski was competing in an international rugby tournament in Bermuda when he disappeared early Sunday.
Lisa Dombroski thanked businesses, residents and police for their efforts to locate him and says people have been with her family “shoulder to shoulder throughout this ordeal.”
She spoke in Bermuda on Monday.
Dombroski was last seen at 1:15 a.m. Sunday. Police say government surveillance cameras recorded him walking east away from the bar where he’d been relaxing with the team. Police say alcohol is not believed to have played a role in his disappearance.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Quick Draw Evening' game
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Indiana Lottery's "Quick Draw Evening" game were:
06-07-09-14-19-20-21-38-40-48-51-52-53-56-62-67-68-71-72-75, BE: 62
(six, seven, nine, fourteen, nineteen, twenty, twenty-one, thirty-eight, forty, forty-eight, fifty-one, fifty-two, fifty-three, fifty-six, sixty-two, sixty-seven, sixty-eight, seventy-one, seventy-two, seventy-five; BE: sixty-two)
KU's Svi Mykhailiuk celebrated his three-pointer late in the game against Seton Hall. Rich Sugg rsugg@kcstar.com
Morocco expects its cereal harvest to hit a 10.2 million tons, an increasing of 203 pct in cereal harvest year-on-year. The forecast was made on Monday by agriculture minister Aziz Akhannouch in a meeting at the eve of the opening of the annual International Agriculture Fair in the northern city of Meknes.
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CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — An influential Australian opposition lawmaker under fire over his close links to wealthy Chinese political donors has announced he is quitting the Senate for the good of his party as the government moves against foreign interference in politics.
Sam Dastyari announced on Tuesday that he would quit as a senator for the center-left Labor Party before Parliament next sits in February. Cabinet Minister Peter Dutton had criticized Dastyari for his links to China.
Dastyari has been at the center of government complaints of foreign interference in Australian politics, accusation that have raised the ire of Beijing.
Labor has accused the government of tapping into community "China-phobia" to attack Dastyari.
The government has announced that Australia will ban foreign interference in its politics either through espionage or financial donations.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) - A retired farmer from central North Dakota is sponsoring a citizen initiative that would provide specialized vehicle license plates at no charge for volunteer firefighters and other emergency responders.
Seventy-year-old Norval Semchenko of Max heads a committee of about 25 people who submitted the proposed ballot measure to Secretary of State Al Jaeger on Friday.
The signatures of at least 13,452 North Dakota voters are needed to qualify for the ballot.
Semchenko says the state would lose the revenue of vehicle registrations from volunteer emergency responders. And he says it would be a cost to taxpayers to make the special plates
But Semchenko says it’s a way to “recognize and honor emergency responders for what they are doing as volunteers.”
CLEVELAND (AP) – Kyrie Irving scored 37 points, Kevin Love added 27 and the Cleveland Cavaliers avoided another fourth-quarter collapse in Game 2, beating the Indiana Pacers 117-111 on Monday night to take a 2-0 lead in the series.
After squeaking out the opener by a point, LeBron James and Co. showed more intensity on defense, more swagger in general and won their 10th straight first-round game over the past three seasons.
However, they nearly blew an 18-point lead in the fourth as the Pacers got within four before Cleveland closed it out at the line.
James added 10 rebounds and seven assists, but had eight of Cleveland’s 19 turnovers.
Game 3 is Thursday night.
Paul George scored 32 and Jeff Teague 23 for Indiana, which showed more fight, but now has a steep hill to climb to get back in the series. Cleveland is 12-0 when starting 2-0 in the postseason.
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The Marquette Golden Eagles advanced to the NIT quarterfinals with a 101-92 win over Oregon on Sunday afternoon at the Al McGuire Center.
Andrew Rowsey poured in 29 points and Marquette (21-13) led by as many as 25 before the Ducks used full court pressure to close the gap in the fourth quarter. Rowsey scored 22 of his 29 in the first half, tying his own career high with six 3-pointers in the first two frames.
Markus Howard added 18 points but fouled out, along with Matt Heldt and Sacar Anim.
Freshman Greg Elliott and Theo John added 13 and 10 points, respectively. MiKyle McIntosh had 25 to lead the Ducks (23-13).
The Golden Eagles will host Penn State in the quarterfinals on Tuesday night at the Al McGuire Center. The Nittany Lions advanced by knocking off top-seeded Notre Dame.
DJ Maphorisa apparently found himself on Cassper's blocked list this past weekend after the Particula musician took to social media to question Cassper's claim to have sold 10 million records.
Cassper had earlier taken to Instagram Stories to announce the milestone with a snap of him holding a plaque of his albums.
Maphorisa, like much of Twitter, had seen the post and responded by calling Cassper a liar.
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(WTNH) — The National Fire Protection Association has released some good news in the latest edition of its “U.S. Firefighter Injuries” report.
There were 62,085 U.S. firefighter injuries in 2016. This marks the lowest rate since NFPA began analyzing this data in 1981.
The 2016 number reflects a 8.8% decrease from the previous year.
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The report states the most common types of injuries included “strains, sprains and/or muscular pains,” and “wounds, cuts, bleeding and bruising.”
The NFPA was founded in 1896 as a “global, nonprofit organization devoted to eliminating death, injury, property and economic loss due to fire, electrical and related hazards.”
Not too long ago on The Bengals Wire, it was mentioned that Bleacher Report ran a piece saying that Cincinnati draftee Jessie Bates was drafted by the wrong team. The article insinuated that the Wake Forest product would have been better off being selected by the Kansas City Chiefs because he would have received more playing time.
The theory was that Bates would be relegated to a dime role due to the presence of Shawn Williams and George Iloka at the safety spots and Darqueze Dennard and Josh Shaw locked into the slot, but who’s to say the second-round pick won’t be an upgrade over those players?
Tim Benz argues that with Bates projected to be Reggie Nelson-esque player if he fulfills his potential, plus the fact that Dennard is in a walk year, the Bates selection is still a great spot for him and the Bengals.
Two members of the Canadian Forces have been charged with sexually assaulting other military personnel in separate incidents in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.
The Department of National Defence says Cpl. George MacLeod of 36 Combat Engineer Regiment reserve unit in Sydney, N.S., was charged in relation to an alleged incident during a training exercise at Base Gagetown in New Brunswick in August.
The National Investigation Service offered no other details, saying only that the incident involved another member of the Armed Forces.
In a second case, Master Cpl. Maxime Demers of the Canadian Forces Health Services at Canadian Forces Base Borden, Ont., is also facing a charge of sexually assaulting another member at a private residence in Halifax in June 2014 when he was posted to HMCS Charlottetown.
The investigation service says the charges could go before military court martials.
Dates and locations for the hearings have not been determined.
Progressive dark metallers Dark Millennium will release their new album Where Oceans Collide on August 24th via Massacre Records. A music video for the album track "Lovers Die" can be found below. Pre-order the album here.
Dark Millennium continues its unpredictable evolution with Where Oceans Collide. The distinctive guitar work by Hilton Theissen and Michael Burmann as well as the unique voice of Christian Mertens are still dominant and highly recognizable even in a new and experimental setting.
The album, which will include 11 songs, was mixed and mastered by the band's guitarist Hilton Theissen at Wide Noise Studio in Arnsberg, Germany. The artwork was created by Alexander Freund.
Tracklisting:
"Vampire's Empire"
"Lovers Die"
"Moving Light"
"Insubstantial"
"Nights, Eternal"
"Flesh Is Weak"
"The Lie Behind The Trust"
"Diseases Decease"
"Jessica's Grave"
"In Equilibrium"
"Across Oceans Of Souls"
"Lovers Die" video:
Brady Schanuel, a graduate of Belleville East, was selected in the 20th round of the Major League Baseball Draft by the Philadephia Phillies. He says he’s still leaning toward attending the University of Iowa. BND file
A search is underway for two brothers who are missing off the Ningaloo coast in a dinghy
SOUTHFIELD,MICH (WXYZ) - The start of school is just around the corner, which means college students will begin making their way back to campus in the next couple weeks.
The Housing Ambassador with Oakland University, along with the school's IT Manager stopped by Broadcast House to discuss the technology students will need to have a successful year.
JT sits down with the legend himself to discuss Triplets, his dislike of milk and his bucket list.
Though Lending Club is striving to move beyond the scandal that ended its reign as the nation’s leading online lender, the damage continues to pile up.
The San Francisco company reported a $32 million loss during the fourth quarter, bringing its losses for the full year to $146 million. For the sake of comparison, Lending Club reported profits of $4.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2015.
Adama Niane was on the scoresheet in Troyes’ 2-1 loss to Saint-Etienne in Sunday’s French Ligue 1 outing.
The 24-year-old scored his eighth goal in 29 league appearances to put the Stade de l'Aube’s outfit in front but Robert Beric’s second-half brace secured the three points for the hosts.
The former Nantes player open the scoring with eight minutes into the encounter. But Jean-Louis Gasset’s men launched a powerful comeback in the second-half with a 68th-minute goal from Beric.
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The Slovenia international then completed his brace five minutes later as the Greens added more woes to their opponents who have now lost four consecutive games.
Niane featured for 65 minutes before making way for Gabonese midfielder Johann Obiang.
The defeat has further dented Troyes’ hope of avoiding the drop at the end of the season after managing 29 points from 34 games.
They will be looking to return to winning ways when they take on Caen in their next league game on April 28.
Nigerian striker, Olanrewaju Kayode, is set to complete a move from Austria Vienna to Manchester City.
Kayode finished as the top scorer in the Austrian Bundesliga last season with 17 goals from 33 appearances.
The 24-year-old is expected to sign a four-year deal with City, before being loaned out to Spanish side, Girona.
Kayode, who has played for the Nigeria national team three times, can play wide as well as a central striker.
He will be the fifth City player to join La Liga side Girona this summer, after Douglas Luiz, Pablo Maffeo, Aleix Garcia and Marlos Moreno all signed season-long loan deals.
City are currently in Spain for a four-day training camp and will play a friendly against Girona on Tuesday night.
Buy Photo Iowa sophomore Makenzie Meyer moves the ball up the court against Iowa State on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017, at Hilton Coliseum in Ames. (Photo: Bryon Houlgrave/The Register)Buy Photo
Iowa women's basketball cracked the Associated Press top 25 for the first time this season, checking in at No. 25.
The Hawkeyes appeared on 20 of the 32 ballots and received 55 votes, just edging out Oklahoma State and its 54 votes. They're one of four Big Ten Conference teams in the AP rankings. Ohio State is 13th, Maryland is 15th and Michigan is 23rd.
Lisa Bluder's team is 10-1 this season, with its only loss coming by one point against Florida State, who is ranked 12th in the latest AP poll.
Iowa travels to Northern Iowa on Dec. 17 and hosts Drake on Dec. 21 before opening conference play Dec. 28 at Wisconsin.
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Feb 14 Tui Group CEO tells journalists:
* Tui group ceo says to look at whether can expand into new source markets such as southern europe, china, se asia
* Tui group ceo says travelopia sale to lead to non-cash book loss of 130 million eur Further company coverage:
AUBURN, AL Three Auburn men, including two juveniles, have been arrested in connection to breaking into a motor vehicle and apartment complex. Brandon Tyrell Bell, 19, and two 17-year-old juveniles were arrested on Saturday, Feb. 11 in Auburn, AL and charged with breaking and entering of a motor vehicle and theft of property in the fourth degree.
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Sure, the sound system at the local megaplex probably sounds better than your car radio and you're not going to find the latest release in 3-D, but where else can you snuggle up with a blanket in the bed of a pickup truck and watch a double- or triple-feature for less than the cost of one movie at most traditional theaters? Here's a look at the drive-in movie theaters in Central New York, as well as a few that are not too far away. Location: 1064 Clark Street Road, Auburn, N.Y. Showings : Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights.
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A man drowned in the lake near the Richland apartments off Lowe Circle.
The coroner David Ruth says a body was recovered from the lake at Southwind apartments.
There are no obvious signs of foul play. The body has been taken to a medical examiner for autopsy.
We have a crew on the scene working to get more details.
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Dec 12 (Reuters) - Asaleo Care Ltd:
* SEES FY UNDERLYING EBITDA BETWEEN $124 MILLION- $125MLN‍​
* EXPECTS UNDERLYING NPAT FOR FY IN RANGE OF $59 MILLION TO $60 MLN‍​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
We're taking our eye off the ball, says former Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew, weighing in on the easing of bank regulations, 10 years after the financial collapse.
It’s fine to mention the war after all. A survey of international attitudes to BBC programmes has found that the Germans adore Basil Fawlty.
Audiences from different countries were asked to name their favourite television characters, both comedic and dramatic, for a BBC Worldwide poll.
Benedict Cumberbatch’s Sherlock came top in every territory. But while most of the other countries nominated Doctor Who as the next most popular character, Germany chose John Cleese’s 1970s hotelier.
Amir Johnson is going back to the Philadelphia 76ers for at least one more season.
A person with knowledge of the negotiations said Wednesday that Johnson has agreed to a one-year contract with Philadelphia that could become official as soon as Friday, when the NBA’s offseason moratorium on player movement ends.
The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because of that moratorium.
The 6-foot-9 Johnson was primarily a reserve for the 76ers last season, when he averaged 4.6 points and 4.5 rebounds per game. Philadelphia is the fourth club for the 31-year-old, who will be entering his 14th NBA season this fall.
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AP Basketball Writer Tim Reynolds in Miami contributed.
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My mid-week morning train reads:
• Trump Puts U.S. Valuation Premium at Risk (Bloomberg Gadfly) see also Should Stocks Be Worth More Now Than They Used To Be? (Irrelevant Investor)
• How Amazon Is Infiltrating The Physical World (Fast Company)
• Apple: The Greatest Cash Machine in History? (Musings on Markets)
• The Delusion That Trump Is “Good for Business” (Slate) see also Donald Trump’s love of manufacturing is misguided (Financial Times)
• The Secret History of the LaCroix Label (Bon Appetit)
In Orlando, Florida this past week, 18,000 women from around the world gathered to talk about technology and how women can play a bigger role in shaping the industry’s future. VOA’s Michelle Quinn went to the Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing, the largest meeting of women in technology worldwide, to find out what women in tech want to change.
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The businesswoman and food-fest organizer has served for the past four years.
Councillor Angie Quaale has announced she will run for re-election in Langley Township this fall.
“Without question, the learning curve during my first term in office was steep but I am proud to have been able to initiate, support and contribute to the completion of so many great projects, plans and social initiatives,” Quaale said in her announcement.
Issues she plans to work on if elected again include access to affordable housing, the needs of vulnerable seniors and youths, working to build more arts and performance spaces, and maintaining and improving infrastructure.
Quaale said she hopes to be more involved in regional issues through Metro Vancouver.
“Over the next few months, I will be hosting a series of on-line ‘Town Hall’ style live meetings hoping to hear from as many of you as possible,” Quaale said.
Josh Homme of 'Queens of the Stone Age' (Photo Credit: USA Today)
On Saturday night, Queens of the Stone Age frontman Josh Homme kicked photographer Chelsea Lauren while “in a state of being lost in performance.”
On Sunday, Homme apologized on QOTSA’s social media accounts.
“I don’t have any excuse or reason … I was a total d**k … I’m truly sorry, and I hope you’re okay.” He continues, “I’ve made a lot of mistakes in my life, and last night was definitely one of them.”
View the full apology below:
Prior to Homme’s apology, Lauren posted the following:
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It feels like this trial has lasted forever, and for those involved, it probably feels even worse. However, it seems Swift has finally had some closure – to at least part of the case.
The judge in the trial has dismissed Swift from DJ David Mueller’s lawsuit that claimed Swift caused him to get fired from his radio position in Denver – citing that he failed to prove such claims.
Jury to hear closing arguments in lawsuit and countersuit between Taylor Swift and the ex-DJ she says groped her https://t.co/XgzEwS6LwZ pic.twitter.com/6oYyx9t92K — CNN (@CNN) August 14, 2017
However, it isn’t over yet though. Swift’s mother Andrea still has the suit against her, and the counter-suit portion has yet to begin.
More here.
Fraport Greece has started the renovation of Myconos airport, forming part of the infrastructure work the consortium has pledged across its 14 regional airports, adding up to 400 million euros.
The island’s airport will remain closed from November 16 to the end of the month, as the runway will have to be dug up and relaid in its entirety.
Later, the consortium will give the terminal building a facelift and a 50 percent expansion to reach up to 13,350 square meters, with the construction of a new section, a new fire station and an increase of check-in booths from 12 to 16 and of gates from six to seven.
LONDON, Feb. 14, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The Global Automotive Telematics Market is poised to grow at a CAGR of around 29.1% over the next decade to reach approximately $180.4 billion by 2025. Some of the prominent trends that the market is witnessing include compact dependence on smart...
New Delhi: Cricket South Africa have announced Aiden Markram as stand-in skipper for the remaining five ODI matches against India. Regular skipper Fafu du Plessis was ruled of entire India series due to a finger injury.
This decision is getting mixed reactions from the cricketing fraternity as the 23-year-old has played only 2 ODI’s for the Proteas.
Markram, however, has an experience of captaincy, having led South Africa U19 team to World Cup glory in 2014.
“We're aware Markram is new to the setup but he's always been part of our plans since his U-19 (captaincy). We want to have a pool of leaders," Cricket South Africa announced.
Markram will lead the team in the 50-over format, captain for the shortest format series is yet to be announced.
South Africa are currently trailing India 0-1 in the 6-match rubber and the right-hander will have a massive responsibility to level the series when he leads the team in the second ODI in Centurion.
March 29 Pernod Ricard Chairman and CEO for Europe, Middle East Africa & Latin America Christian Porta tells a conference call with analysts:
* Wants to have price increases in Britain in place in April-May, will not give further details as currently negotiating with trade partners.
* Pernod Ricard "quite confident" it can achieve over full year the 4 percent sales increase in Emea/Latam region it recorded in H1
* Pernod Ricard has no plans to open new markets in Africa in the short term in view of challenging macroeconomic nd geopoliical conditions. Group already present in seven countries in Africa. Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting By Dominique Vidalon)
The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, believed by many to be the site of Jesus’ crucifixion and burial, re-opens after protests put pressure on Israel to backtrack on a new tax plan. Rough cut (no reporter narration).
Police body cam video shows officer shooting suspect in back
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (AP) — Newly released video from a police body camera in Virginia shows a white officer shooting a black suspect in the back as he tries to run away.
The Virginian-Pilot obtained video showing rookie Portsmouth Officer Jeremy Durocher wounding Deontrace Ward, who authorities described as an armed burglary suspect. Authorities say the shooting occurred in October as police responded to a robbery call in a residential neighborhood in the southeast Virginia city.
Ward's mother, Eboni West, said the video shows the shooting was unjustified.
Durocher's attorney, Nicolas Renninger, said Ward was a clear danger because he was armed. Police said they found a loaded handgun in Ward's pantleg.
Ward is scheduled to stand trial May 1 on several felony charges. It's not known if he has an attorney.
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A state-linked Saudi newspaper says the kingdom’s prosecutors have asked for the death sentence for a man suspected of being behind an attack on a German diplomatic car.
Medina news website reported Tuesday the Saudi citizen, who was unnamed, has been accused of burning tires to shut down a road in the eastern town of al-Awamiya and shooting at a car carrying German diplomats. The news site did not say when the alleged shooting occurred.
The Saudi Interior Ministry in March 2014 had announced the arrest of Ahmed al-Aradi in connection with an attack that burnt a German diplomatic vehicle in al-Awamiya and a number of other crimes, including robbery.
Al-Awamiya is heavily populated by the kingdom’s minority Shiites and has been a flashpoint of anti-government unrest.
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MIRAMAR, Fla. - Florida Highway Patrol troopers closed Florida's Turnpike in both directions from Hollywood Boulevard to the border with Miami-Dade County for about an hour Monday, after a man climbed on the fenced area of an overpass and threatened to jump.
The man's erratic behavior also prompted Miramar Police Department officers to close Miramar Parkway in both directions from Island Drive to Southwest 68th Avenue from about 12:30 to 1 p.m.
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Police officers persuaded the man to get off a fence that covers the pedestrian walkway on Miramar Parkway. He was running from side to side and was bouncing up and down on the fence that is meant to prevent pedestrians from jumping off to incoming traffic.
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FARMINGTON, Conn. (WTNH) — State workers plan to put out a bear trap in Farmington.
This comes after a bear came out of the woods and followed a bike rider on Monday.
The incident happened just after 3 p.m. The bike rider was riding along the Farmington Canal Trail near New Britain Avenue and Oak Ridge Street.
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The bike rider and the bear did not make contact.
The bear reportedly went away after a little while. There have not been any previous reports of bear activity in this area.
OTTAWA — The House of Commons has unanimously adopted a motion blaming Russia for what it calls a despicable nerve gas attack in Britain.
Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia's Freeland's motion says Russia is showing a total disregard for the rules of the international order.
Former double agent Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia were found unconscious on a bench in the city of Salisbury two weeks ago, the victims of what the British government says was a Russian nerve agent.
British and Russia has engaged in tit-for-tat expulsions of diplomats over the attack.
Freeland's motion calls on Russia to co-operate with British investigators and says Canada stands in solidarity with Britain.
The motion calls on the House to recognize that the Russian state "bears responsibility" for the attack.
Moscow has denied involvement in the incident, which also injured a British police officer.
Doctors and nurses at PNG's third busiest hospital this week took the unprecedented step to stage a public awareness drive, informing Mt Hagen residents of the major drugs shortage they're facing.
Standing at entrance of the Mt Hagen public hospital, they held placards and appealed to locals to avoid possible life threatening situations, claiming they don't have the drugs or other medical supplies to treat them.
It comes after the National Doctors Association threatened to take strike action until all public hospitals receive an adequate supply of medical drugs.
The acting CEO of the Mt Hagen Hospital, Dr Paulus Ripa says the situation was dire earlier this week but they've managed to temporarily fix it by finding medical supplies from nearby health clinics.
March 19 (Reuters) - Prologis Inc:
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The Ricochettes will perform an afternoon show at Post 449 for a fundraiser to benefit Wauwatosa West students. Raffles and door prizes and a lot of fun.
Price: $5
Mums of children with Down's syndrome have made a heartwarming Carpool Karaoke-style video to show they “wouldn’t change a thing” about their kids.
The children also feature in the viral video, which was made for World Down’s syndrome Day on March 21.
The idea for the video, which features the song A Thousand Years by Christina Perri, came from Coventry mum Becky Carless, whose four-year-old son Archie has Down’s syndrome.
The video has been watched by more than 650,000 people and even brought tears to Carpool Karaoke inventor James Corden.
press release: Our free public shredding event will be held from 10-3 on Friday, April 21st and 9-12 on Saturday, April 22nd. Member company Access will sponsor sites on both the East and West side of Madison. See the event flyer for directions and details and feel free to share with others in your company or organization. Stop out to show your support and help raise donations for Second Harvest of Southern Wisconsin!
Woman wins $1 million lotto prize while grocery shopping in Villa Park
A woman won a $1 million prize after scratching a lottery ticket while she was grocery shopping in west suburban Villa Park.
Beth Zirbes, of Lombard, scratched the winning ticket after buying it at a self-service lottery machine at the Jewel-Osco at 22 E. Charles Road, according to the Illinois Lottery.
“I was shocked,” Zirbes said. “It seems crazy that you can become a millionaire while walking around the grocery store!”
Zirbes opted to receive her prize as a one-time payment of $600,000, the lottery said. She plans to use the windfall to invest and pay off her two daughters’ student loans.
“And I’ll probably spend a little more on Christmas gifts this year,” Zirbes added.
Jewel-Osco received a bonus of $10,000, or one percent of the prize amount, for selling the winning ticket.
Federal investigators work near the site of Sunday's explosion, Monday, March 19, 2018, in Austin, Texas. Multiple people were injured in the explosion Sunday night, and police warned nearby residents to remain indoors overnight as investigators looked for possible links to other package bombings elsewhere in the city this month. Eric Gay AP Photo
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GULF BREEZE, Fla. (AP) — A man has been sentenced to life in prison for drowning a woman outside a Florida bar.
The Pensacola News Journal reports 46-year-old Christopher Lindsay was sentenced Friday after a Santa Rosa County jury found him guilty of second-degree murder.
Authorities say Lindsay and 55-year-old Lorie Musil left a Gulf Breeze bar in November 2015 so Lindsay could show the woman his boat, which was docked behind the bar. Lindsay returned about 40 minutes, saying he drowned Musil after she pushed him into the water.
Authorities found Musil's body the next night. Her phone had stopped working after leaving with Lindsay, and an autopsy determined she had drowned.
Federer is hoping to win his ninth title at the All England Club over the next fortnight and he came through his opening match with a straight-sets win.
However, the Swiss star shocked his supporters around the world when he appeared on Centre Court dressing in Uniqlo attire.
Federer ditched Nike to don the Japanese manufacturer’s gear and he is delighted to have penned a blockbuster contract.
“I'm very happy on both ends, absolutely,” Federer said.
The Killers’ Brandon Flowers and Ronnie Vannucci are the latest guests to go on “Song Exploder,” the podcast dedicated to having musicians dissect their own music and explain the creative process. During his episode, the band members discuss the song “Rut,” taken from the band’s most recent album Wonderful Wonderful. They talk about figuring out the rhythm of the song, how Flowers’ wife’s childhood trauma influenced the songwriting, and more. Check out the full episode below.
Recent “Song Exploder” guests also include Lorde, St. Vincent, Grizzly Bear, and Phoenix.
For the first time, Facebook Inc. is letting people know its specific rules for taking down content once it’s reported to the social network’s moderators.
The 27-page document governs the behavior of more than 2 billion users, giving Facebook’s definitions of hate speech, violent threats, sexual exploitation and more.
FAIRFAX, Va. — Otis Livingston II was 7-for-10 shooting and scored 17 points to help George Mason to a 77-65 win against North Carolina Central on Saturday.
Raasean Davis scored the first eight points for the Eagles before Jaire Grayer’s jumper put George Mason (5-5) ahead for good. Grayer’s basket began a 14-7 run and the Patriots led 20-13 after Goanar Mar’s jumper. Greg Calixte’s tip-in off an offensive rebound extended the lead to 33-22 with 2:17 before halftime.
The Patriots led by double figures for most of the second half and ended a two-game skid. Justin Kier scored 14 points, Mar, 13 and Grayer, 10. George Mason was 29 of 55 from the field (53 per cent). It was George Mason’s second win in its last six games.
Davis tied a career high with 21 points and eight rebounds and Pablo Rivas scored 13 for NC Central (4-7) now 1-6 on the road.
Here is the preview for tomorrow’s episode of Impact Wrestling. Make sure to join 411 tomorrow at 8PM ET for our live coverage of the show…
* Rey Fenix vs. Rich Swann
* Kongo Kong vs. Brian Cage
* Allie & Madison Rayne vs. Su Yung & an undead bride
* Konnan brings forth proof King is behind the LAX issues
* Katrina returns to the ring
* Killer Kross debuts
* Tommy Dreamer’s next move regarding Eddie Edwards
Ok Cub fans. The first two games of the NLDS are in Washington D.C. but games 3 and 4 (if necessary) start times @ Wrigley Field and where to watch have been announced
SATURDAY, OCT. 7
NLDS Game 2: Chicago Cubs at Washington Nationals, 5:38 p.m. ET (TBS)
MONDAY, OCT. 9
NLDS Game 3: Washington Nationals at Chicago Cubs, 4:08 p.m. ET (TBS)
TUESDAY, OCT. 10
*NLDS Game 4: Washington Nationals at Chicago Cubs, 5:38 p.m. ET (TBS)
**Times change if NLDS end in sweep
THURSDAY, OCT. 12
*NLDS Game 5: Chicago Cubs at Washington Nationals, 5:38 p.m. ET (TBS) If necessary
Complete MLB First round NLDS & ALDS schedule is here from Yahoo Sports
While we may think of social media as quick snapshots of real life, let's be honest, perfecting your Instagram requires thought.
You need to find the good lighting. You have to perfect your angles. Is your outfit cute? Does it look too forced? Which one of the 20,000 selfies in your phone looks the most effortless (despite all of your effort)? Should you put a filter? Is a caption necessary or will emojis do?
The anxiety that comes with posting a photo of yourself for the world to critique is too real. Unless, of course, you're a model that's perfected your on-camera looks.
Case in point: Victoria's Secret models and Instagram sensations Jasmine Tookes and Martha Hunt, who each have 2.8 million followers. Like true angels, the influencers broke down their favorite poses to soothe your Insta-anxiety.
BERLIN, July 4 (Reuters) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel played down a bruising dispute about immigration policy with her Bavarian allies, saying in a televised interview on Wednesday that the row did not risk the stability of her coalition government.
"I can't promise that there won't be disputes again about other issues, as this is usual when a government includes three parties," Merkel told ARD television when asked if her coalition would a full four years.
"This time it was a heavy dispute about a topic that is also very emotional. But I firmly expect and I'll do my part to ensure that we do our government work in a good way, and not only now but also in the coming years," she said. (Reporting by Michael Nienaber, Editing by Joseph Nasr)
Concerns have been raised with police following a spate of burglaries in the area.
DUP MLA Carla Lockhart said: “I have raised serious concerns with the PSNI about a further 10 burglaries over the weekend within the area.
“It is very alarming to hear of this spike, three of these incidents happened in the Mourneview area, some in Banbridge, Portadown and right across Armagh.
“This is unacceptable and we all need to be vigilant. I met with the PSNI locally at Tesco who are giving out Crime Prevention advice, timer switches and other items to help deter burglaries.
“I am also meeting officers to discuss more initiatives, push for increased police presence and for Neighbourhood Watch and No Cold Calling zones to be set up. Communities are crying out for assistance it is important that we all work together to help stop burglaries.
“If you see anything suspicious please ring 999 or 101. Your eyes and ears are the key to keeping our properties safe.”
The mediator requested exploratory talks between Caesars Windsor and Unifor Local 444 ended around 6pm Wednesday evening.
According to Unifor Local 444 president Dave Cassidy the exploratory talks will resume on Thursday.
Unifor National President Jerry Dias and Regional President of Caesars Windsor Kevin Laforet will join these discussions.
The union has stressed that these are not negotiations, but a step to see if both sides will be able to get back to the bargaining table.
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Michael Essien has signed a partnership deal with US based football agency owned by a renowned football agent Nicolas Clavijo to represent and manage the career of the former Chelsea midfielder.
Clavijo Soccer agency has experience in career management and contract negotiations to guide footballers in their professional careers.
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A company statement reads; “CSA is proud to announce our friend, partner and soccer legend, Michael Essien @iam_ess part of #TeamClavijo.. Together Nico Clavijo and Michael Essien have partnered together to change the world of soccer forever.
Make sure to follow along this journey we embark! ❤️⚽️ ||”
Essien 35, plies his trade with Indonesian topflight side Persib Bandung.
Michael Essien who started his football career at Liberty Professionals in Ghana, have stints with Lyon, Chelsea, AC Milan, Real Madrid and Panathinaikos.
In an appearance on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon”, Demi Moore said she “sheared off” her two front teeth as a result of stress. She said: “I’d love to say it was like skateboarding or something really cool, but I think it’s something that’s really important to share because I think it’s literally after heart disease one of the biggest killers in America, which is stress,” This all raised questions, which led her to clear things up on Page Six: “They happened a year apart but the fact remains that I sheared off both my front teeth… Thank God for modern dentistry. Without it, I wouldn’t be smiling on the red carpet.”
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Rochester Deli (143 W. Broadway), the popular Downtown Waukesha restaurant, crafts high-quality sandwiches, salads and soups in a casual atmosphere with comfortable seating.
Perfectly grilled and surprisingly light, the chicken Parmigiana sandwich combines egg breaded chicken breasts, mozzarella and Parmesan and a fresh, mild marinara, while the Devonshire panini contains cheddar cheese, Tavern ham, tomato, asparagus and honey mustard. Other featured sandwiches include the Wellington panini (Swiss cheese, Angus roast beef, mushroom duxelle), the classic grilled cheese (American and cheddar cheese), the tuna melt and the turkey cheddar panini prepared with homemade cranberry relish.
Additionally, the Cobb salad, raspberry chicken salad, chicken Cesar salad, and California salad round out Rochester’s selection of salads, while the soups are made daily.
Those in search of something sweeter should consider one of the pecan squares, chocolate dipped Krispy bars and pastries from neighboring Periwinkle Bakery.
Rugby players in general are as thick as pig poop.
For just 10 years of their professional life they can't seem to keep off the ale, off the gear and out of scraps.
Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with Alan Alda and discusses science communication with Matt Kirshen and Heather Berlin.
Image copyright Google Image caption The crash happened on the A890 near the Strathcarron Hotel
A driver has died after a one-vehicle crash on the A890 at Strathcarron in Wester Ross.
Police said the collision, involving a grey Audi A3 saloon car, happened near the Strathcarron Hotel at about 19:20.
The 42-year-old driver died at the scene. The road was closed for several hours as crash investigations were carried out.
Officers appealed for anyone who witnessed the incident to contact them.
Melania Trump is trying to tamp down speculation about why she has not been seen in public in nearly three weeks.
The First Lady tweeted on Wednesday about the media “working overtime speculating where I am & what I’m doing. Rest assured, I’m here at the @WhiteHouse w my family, feeling great, & working hard on behalf of children & the American people!”
I see the media is working overtime speculating where I am & what I'm doing. Rest assured, I'm here at the @WhiteHouse w my family, feeling great, & working hard on behalf of children & the American people! — Melania Trump (@FLOTUS) May 30, 2018
Mrs Trump was last seen in public in the early hours of May 10 when she joined President Donald Trump to welcome home three Americans released from detention in North Korea.
The White House announced four days later she had been admitted to a hospital to treat a benign kidney condition.
She had also recently launched her initiative to teach kindness to children.
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Edward Kovari's 18-day ordeal began Sept. 12, 2016, when some guys in a van showed up to take him from a jail in Virginia to Texas, where he was wanted on charges that he had stolen a car.
Anderson carried the ball 22 times for 48 yards and caught both passes directed his way for 25 more yards in Sunday's 23-0 win over the Jets.
That many carries in a blowout victory might have deked Anderson's fantasy owners into thinking he'd had a big day, but he was only able to manage 2.2 YPC. On the plus side, Devontae Booker had a similarly poor day with just 22 yards on nine carries. Meanwhile, the 26-year-old touched the ball more than he had since Week 4 and probably will retain the feature-back role heading into a favorable Week 15 matchup with Indianapolis.
Surveys conducted by Piper Jaffray indicate that subscriber loss at Netflix (NFLX +0.1% ) due to the loss of Disney content could be minimal.
80% of Netflix users said they spend less than 10% of their time viewing Disney content, while less than 5% spend more than 40% of their time watching Disney shows or movies. PJ thinks those results indicate subscriber loss won't be a major factor.
Shares of Netflix fell about 5% last week off the Disney news.
Previously: Disney taking over BAMTech; to launch ESPN, Disney streaming services (Aug. 8)
Previously: Analysts unflustered over loss of Disney content at Netflix (Aug. 9)
An upbeat Justice Neil Gorsuch wasted little time getting to work in his first public session Monday as the 113th member of the Supreme Court.
Cuttack: Allegations have been brought against PG doctors in SCB Medical College and Hospital in the city of beating up a man after he complained about absence of doctors at night when he had brought a patient on Saturday late night.
An FIR has been lodged at Mangalabag Police Station against the PG students of SCB by Amarnath Behera who alleged that after spotting a man lying injured on the road in College Square area he had taken him to casualty ward of SCB Medical but no doctors were present there. Behera said after an argument with the guard there soon after which over 20 PG doctors and house surgeons landed up at the casualty ward and beat him up.
Reportedly, the doctors misbehaved with the policemen who reached there after reports of the incident reached them.
Meanwhile, a counter FIR has been lodged against Behera by the security guard of being manhandled during duty.
As the threat of nuclear war hangs over the planet, John Oliver knows there’s only one thing that can save us: the power of music! The “Last Week Tonight ” host dedicated a large portion of his Sunday evening episode to a thorough analysis of the rocky relationship between the U.S. and North Korea, and then devised a plan to fix it.
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Given that North Koreans apparently adore accordion music, Oliver teamed up with the only accordion-player he knew — “Weird Al” Yankovic — to help out with the peace process.
Check the video above to watch “Weird Al” perform his new song “Please Don’t Nuke Us, North Korea.” This is the new hit polka song to hopefully curb away nuclear winter.
Believe me, it’s not easy sticking up for Barnaby Joyce. But that’s just what I’m about to do.
Sure, he’s been a goose. Unfaithful. Undignified. Unbelievable. Unreliable. Tawdry. Woeful. Pitiful. You get the drift.
How many people criticising Barnaby Joyce’s decision to take the money will follow through with their protest? Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
But in a climb for the highest moral ground, we shouldn’t pass over the role played by Channel Seven here.
Barnaby and his partner Vikki Campion are not stealing $150,000 from Seven. They’ve been offered it, and no doubt they’ve been pursued and courted, to the point where they’ve agreed to take the money and run.
Perhaps they made the decision after finding a journalist pop out from behind a tree with a camera.
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The concept of 'forest bathing' is becoming popular in the West, but it originates from Japan.
It is the art of how trees can help you find health and happiness.
Dr Qing Li, an expert in the field, has been looking at the science behind how trees can improve wellness through emitting essential oils into the environment.
Yalda Hakim joined him for a walk with a difference.
A top report states that Obama administration officials contacted Russian officials in October, using the so-called "red phone" system, a secure, immediate direct messaging line to the Kremlin. Russian hacking efforts during the 2016 election reportedly affected voter databases and other systems in 39 states, prompting Obama administration officials to directly complain to Moscow on an emergency communications line, demanding Kremlin officials cease their meddling.
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Linebacker Ryan Shazier wasn’t on the field for the Pittsburgh Steelers, but he was far from forgotten.
After he underwent spinal surgery days ago, Shazier got to virtually celebrate with his teammates on FaceTime Sunday night after their AFC North-clinching victory over the Baltimore Ravens, when he learned he’d get the game ball. Here’s a look:
Ryan Shazier facetiming the #Steelers after tonight’s victory from the hospital. Via Ryan Shazier’s girlfriend’s Instagram. pic.twitter.com/UXrYKsn5ba — Daniel Valente (@StatsGuyDaniel) December 11, 2017
He also sent a message shared by the Steelers:
It was clear from his teammates what having Shazier participate meant to them:
Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger: "Ryan Shazier was with us tonight." — Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) December 11, 2017
BANGKOK (AP) — A Myanmar government spokesman says a petrol bomb was tossed into the residential compound of the country's leader Aung San Suu Kyi, but she was not at home and damage was minor.
Spokesman Zaw Htay says Suu Kyi was in the capital Naypyitaw when the incident took place Thursday morning.
He says witnesses saw an unidentified man running away from the residence, after which police found an exploded bottle with gasoline traces inside the compound that had burned external water pipes.
Suu Kyi is hugely popular among Myanmar's majority Buddhists, but has been heavily criticized abroad for failing to stake a stand against army abuses against the Muslim Rohingya minority.
She holds the official positions of state counselor and foreign minister.
The West Nassau High School girls softball team made it to the Class 5A Final Four, losing in the title ...
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Kilgore College had 189 students who earned a perfect 4.0 grade point average during the fall semester who have been named to its fall 2016 president’s list.
To be named to the president’s list, students must earn a perfect 4.0 GPA and be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours, excluding developmental classes.
The list of students can be found here:
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Bystander Intervention Workshop on Sunday, August 27, from 2-3:30. Learn how to intervene safely and effectively in a hate-based event.
We’ll present some theory and have lots of time to practice. Join us at Admiral Congregational United Church of Christ, 4320 SW Hill Street. Register at antihate3@gmail.com.
NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s foreign minister says the bodies have been found of 39 Indian workers who were abducted by militants in Iraq three years ago.
The abducted workers, mostly from northern India, had been employed by a construction company near Mosul when militants overran the Iraqi city and seized wide swaths of territory. Relatives said they received phone calls from some of the workers five days after Mosul was captured in 2015 saying they needed help.
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj told lawmakers in Parliament on Tuesday that the bodies were recently found buried in a mound of earth.
Swaraj said DNA tests confirmed that 38 of them were the kidnapped workers. The DNA test for the remaining body has yet to be fully confirmed.
Police say it started in Scottsboro. The suspect led officers on a high-speed chase into Huntsville.
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There are some outfits you have to be Rihanna to pull off. This is because the outfits themselves are so ugly they demand the presence of Rihanna for any fashion-related redemption. As brilliant proof of this, the Twitter user Cucetapologetic compiled visual proof of this phenomenon, and it's pure beauty.
In order to fully appreciate how Rihanna adopted and transformed the lives of these outfits, it's crucial that we see their original corny marketing.
it’s ugly until rihanna decides it’s not pic.twitter.com/jEnbVGRes7 — ؘ (@cucetapologetic) October 20, 2017
GUYS, WHAT IS THIS DRESS?!
This looks like a dress made for an American girl doll that got stitched slightly wrong. How is Rihanna doing this?!
This dress looks like it was exclusively made out of melted prom corsages.
OTTAWA—Student and library associations are voicing their support for a section of the Copyright Act that allows materials to be used for educational purposes without infringing copyright.
The Canadian Alliance of Student Associations is telling a House of Commons committee today that restrictions on the scope of that exception will hurt students and educators, especially if it leads to higher costs.
The law is currently being reviewed by the Commons commitee on industry, science and technology.
The association says increased tuition costs for students and limited resources available to teachers would have a chilling effect on education.
University of Ottawa law professor and intellectual-property expert Michael Geist says the impact on students could be enormous.
(WAND) – Certain Chili’s customers may be impacted by a data breach.
Brinker International, the national restaurant chain’s parent company, announced that customers’ payment information may have been compromised in the data breach.
The company says that certain locations are affected but did not name the location of those restaurants.
Brinker believes the data breach was limited between the months of March and April 2018.
According to a press release, the company has started its response plan and are investigating details with third party experts.
Brinker international advises that any customers who ate at Chili’s during the time frame above should monitor their bank account and report any suspicious activity to their bank.
Two runners at Daviess County High School will be in Kentucky-Wesleyan uniforms this fall, according to a press release from Athletic Director Jeff Hurley.
Aaron Lee and Lexi Jones will sign their letters of intent April 26 at the school’s cafeteria.
Lee will run track and cross country, while Jones plans to join the track and field team.
Trevor Young will also be recognized after planning to join the cheer team at Brescia University.
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New Delhi: In a bid to encourage export, the government announced that the Minimum Export Price (MEP) for all varieties of onions will be abolished henceforth.
In an official notification, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade on Friday said the requirement of MEP on the export of onions stands omitted till further orders.
It further stated that all varieties of onions can now be exported without any MEP.
The same was reiterated by Commerce Minister Suresh Prabhu.
Boston, MA, based Investment company North Tide Capital, Llc buys Impax Laboratories, Allergan PLC, Accuray, sells Community Health Systems, Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Mylan NV, Perrigo Co PLC, Select Medical Holdings during the 3-months ended 2016-12-31, according to the most recent filings of the investment company, North Tide Capital, Llc. As of 2016-12-31, North Tide Capital, Llc owns 14 stocks with a total value of $483 million.
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Noel Coward, P.G. Wodehouse, James Bond - British links with the elegant French seaside resort of Le Touquet are many and are mostly tinged with nostalgia.
But there is one more recent link which infuriates many French and which may well come to an abrupt end when a new president takes power next month.
It is Le Touquet treaty, signed in 2003 in the northern coastal town by president Jacques Chirac and Britain’s then prime minister Tony Blair.
It let France and Britain set up immigration controls in each other’s Channel ports and was aimed at stopping flows of illegal immigrants arriving on France’s coast with the intention of sneaking into the UK.
Now the leading candidates in the presidential elections are calling for the treaty to be either torn up or renegotiated.
And every local the Telegraph spoke to in Le Touquet, which guide books describe as a perfect blend of old English charm and...
Flight attendant secrets reveal the one item they bring onboard with them
Flight attendants are the best people to know how to survive a long plane journey.
Cabin crew have to deal with the problems that come with flying such as dry conditions and uncomfortable seats.
There are ways to make the trip slightly better by packing some particular items every time they fly.
Flight attendant Jay Robert, who also runs travel website Fly Guy, explained an item he always takes onboard.
For him, the most important thing is staying connected when abroad.
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The Golden State Warriors will absolutely try to keep the band together, and they know that the music starts with Stephen Curry. Days after they won their second NBA title in three years, the Warriors are already gearing up for a big summer of trying to keep their best assets on the floor together in order to continue their dominance over the rest of the NBA.
Warriors owner Joe Lacob is adamant that effort starts with Stephen Curry, who is an unrestricted free agent this summer. Though Curry is almost certainly returning to Golden State, how much money he returns for can impact the other roster moves the Warriors are able to make.
Rather than play games with their franchise player, Lacob told Tim Kawakami of the Bay Area News Group that his team is all-in on making sure the star point guard returns to Golden State, and will do “whatever it takes” to make that happen.
As expected, Chelsea and Barcelona will face each other in the Champions League last 16 stage. The La Liga giants were the most likely squad Chelsea could get in today’s draw and the two European giants have ended up being drawn together.Both cubs’ legends and directors talked to media after the draw held in Nyon and, according to the first few declarations, Chelsea seem to be the happier side after the draw.“I think that game between these two clubs”, Chelsea secretary David Barnard said. “There have been controversies and emotions,The best memory we have is the win at the Camp Nou in 2012.”​Although Chelsea can’t surely be happy to have drawn Lionel Messi’s Barcelona, the La Liga giants seem slightly more scared than the English side: “Chelsea and Bayern were the clubs we wanted to avoid and we have been drawn with Chelsea. If we are to win the Champions League we must beat every opponent. We have self confidence but Chelsea are a very strong side”, Barcelona director Guillermo Amor said . “
HOLLYWOOD, FLA. (WSVN) - A home in Hollywood went up in flames, Monday.
7Skyforce HD hovered over the scene of the house fire, near Crescent Drive and North 35th Street.
Several fire engines responded to the scene to put out the flames.
Firefighters said the flames started in the home’s garage at the time.
It is unknown if anyone was home at the time.
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick Four-Midday' game
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday afternoon's drawing of the "Pick Four-Midday" game were:
5-6-7-0, Fireball: 7
(five, six, seven, zero; Fireball: seven)
LONDON (AP) " Firefighters were battling a massive fire in a London apartment high-rise early Monday morning. One side of the building appeared to be in flames, and 45 fire engines and 200 firefighters were called to the scene.
The London Fire Brigade tweeted that the fire involved the second to the top floor of the 27-story building.
The building is the Grenfell Tower in the North Kensington area.
The Metropolitan Police said two people were being treated at the scene for smoke inhalation and cordons were in place.
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George Clarke, the presenter of "Amazing Spaces," told Radio 5 Live he was covered in ash even though he was 100 meters (yards) from the scene.
He said he saw people waving flashlights from the top levels of the building and saw rescuers "doing an incredible job" trying to get people out.
[BRUSSELS] Belgium on Monday said at least three nations had received falsely labelled meat products from an abattoir in the south of the country in what it called a "significant" food fraud operation.
The Belgian food security authority, Afsca, said Hong Kong, Ivory Coast and Kosovo had been recipients until the end of 2016 of meat distributed by the food company Veviba, including products that had the dates they were frozen on changed.
Agriculture Minister Denis Ducarme accused Veviba of using "mafia practices" when it came to distributing meat.
A report by Afsca said that the three nations affected had been notified of the problem.
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The affair has caused a minor scandal in Belgium after several European food scares in recent years.
Last year consumers received a scare and producers were forced to destroy millions of eggs after eggs tainted by an insecticide were discovered to have been delivered to around 45 countries, including 26 EU member states.
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× ‘Roseanne’ finishes as most-watched comedy in last week
NEW YORK — “Roseanne” has finished its final episode in the same way the rebooted series began — as the top-watched television comedy.
The series reached 10.58 million last Tuesday, second only to the CBS drama “NCIS” in the weekly Nielsen rankings. Last week’s season finale turned out to be the series final episode.
“Roseanne” was expected to come back next year, but ABC canceled the series on Tuesday following a racist tweet sent out by star Roseanne Barr. The show’s revival lasted three months.
Another ABC comedy that had its last episode last week, “The Middle,” was seen by 7.09 million. That last episode was planned.
× Houston woman sets car on fire as she sat inside it with her 3 children
HOUSTON — Authorities in Houston have taken a woman into custody after witnesses reported she set her car on fire as she sat inside with her three children.
Houston police say 31-year-old Ana Segovia was at a car wash Sunday evening when she began repeatedly revving the engine to the point that it caught fire.
Witnesses intervened and rescued Segovia’s three daughters, ages 9, 11 and 13. Witnesses told investigators that at one point she said, “We’re going to see Jesus.”
She left on foot with the children but was later detained by a Harris County deputy constable.
Segovia is charged with aggravated assault on a family member. A mental health evaluation is pending.
The children are with relatives.
Online records don’t indicate an attorney for Segovia.
After performing the album in full last December, Avey Tare and Panda Bear are taking their 2004 LP Sung Tongs on the road. The duo, the only two members of Animal Collective featured on the album, will kick off the tour in London on June 12 before bringing it stateside in July for several dates featuring support from Laraaji and Lonnie Holley. View the full tour itinerary below. The summer tour follows Panda Bear’s solo tour, which will start April 2 in Manchester and wrap up May 10 in Atlanta.
Last weekend, Animal Collective debuted a two-night site-specific art instillation in New Orleans. Late last year, they released a pay-what-you-want live album for charity.
Fleury will be between the pipes for the franchise's first regular-season game against the Stars on Friday.
Fleury will be making his first ever start in a sweater without a penguin on the front, which will no doubt be a strange site for hockey fans everywhere. The netminder -- who was drafted by Pittsburgh No. 1 overall in the 2003 NHL Draft -- was selected once again in June as the projected starter for the expansion Golden Knights. A three time Stanley Cup champion, the Flower is poised to get back to starting 55-plus games, as he's done through much of his career.
PAWNEE, Okla. (AP) – Two earthquakes have struck in the area of northern Oklahoma that was rattled last year by the largest earthquake in state history.
The U.S. Geological Survey says the back-to-back earthquakes hit Monday morning near Pawnee, about 75 miles northeast of Oklahoma City. The USGS says the quakes had magnitudes of 3.2 and 3.3 and there are no reports of injuries or damage.
In September, a 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck Pawnee and caused widespread property damage. Scientists have linked Oklahoma’s recent spate of earthquakes to oil and gas production, and state regulators have issued new regulations on the practice of injecting wastewater into underground disposal wells.
A word of advice to anybody planning to attend a baseball game involving the Houston Astros this season: Don’t be late—you’ll miss the fireworks.
George Springer, the Astros’ 27-year-old outfielder, blasted his seventh leadoff home run of 2017 on Tuesday, a remarkable pace that puts him on track to make history. There have only been six instances of a player reaching double digits in leadoff homers in a single season, led by Alfonso...
A proposal to extend the smoking ban is being met with mixed reaction from the hospitality sector.
Health Minister Simon Harris is being asked to stop people from lighting up in outdoor smoking areas where food is being served.
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With a weight savings of more than 50% versus plywood, these continuous-fiber reinforced thermoplastic sandwich panels offer boat manufacturers a lighter, more efficient alternative to traditional marine construction materials.
Beyond weight reduction, Hammerhead panels can improve installation and labor productivity because they replace the typical wood, hand lay-up and vacuum assisted process with a consolidated, ready-to-install panel.
The U.S. Supreme Court upheld an administrative review system that has helped Google, Apple and other companies invalidate hundreds of issued patents . From a report:
The deadline has been extended for teams wishing to join the Skegness Darts Summer League.
Ex Service Matatdors, Highwayman, Liberal Lads, Liberal Us, Ex Service 501s, Ex Service Spitfires, Asms, Seaview Raiders and WMC Amigos will all compete.
But anyone else wishing to take part has until Friday to put their names forward.
There will be a £30 joining fee.
Anyone interested can contact Chris Fletcher on 07789 405 588.
April 12 Capitaland Ltd
* Unit subscribed for and been issued 786,649 new equity shares of par value inr10 per share at a price of inr75 per share
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Oscar nominations for the 90th annual awards were announced on Tuesday morning from the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills, Calif.Academy President John Bailey was joined by Tiffany Haddish and Andy Serkis to reveal the nominees in 24 categories.The Academy Awards — hosted by Jimmy Kimmel for the second time — will air live on ABC…… More
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(CNN) -- President Donald Trump will hire an attorney to join his personal legal team who has alleged the President is being framed by a group of FBI and Justice Department officials, two sources familiar with the matter told CNN. The longtime Washington attorney, Joseph diGenova, is expected to join the President's legal team at a time when Trump is taking a more aggressive approach to publicly dealing with special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation, lobbing a series of attacks against Mueller on Twitter over the weekend.
No-one can tell a story quite like Alan Bennett, as fans of his Talking Heads will readily testify. Here we have a threesome as delightful as they are poignant, as comic as they are tragic.
First up is “A Chip in the Sugar” with David Birrell as Graham, a bachelor who lives with his mum and has to deal with a rival for her affections. Next is “A Lady of Letters” with Cathy Tyson as the lady in question, Irene, whose compulsive corresponding has unexpected consequences. Finally, we have “A Cream Cracker under the Settee” with Sue Wallace as Doris, coping with old age and infirmity in stoic and amusing fashion.
Sit back and enjoy these masterful monologues and also appreciate the interweaving appearances that bind them all together in their loneliness.
The production runs until July 8th and tickets are available on 01204-520661.
Best laser printers
Which? tests all the latest laser printers, ranging from simple, standard models only able to print, to feature-rich all-in-one machines, with copy and scan functions, too.
Whatever the type, Best Buy laser printers will turn out speedy, top quality black text letters and crisp office graphics prints that light up the page.
Despite lower running costs, laser printers tend to cost more than inkjets. So it's important you don't get stuck with a poor quality laser model - scroll down to see the laser printers we'd urge you to avoid.
In the table below, we've picked out five great monochrome laser printers (only able to print in black-and-white). If you want a laser model that can print in colour for photos or images, head to our Best colour laser printer guide.
Only logged-in Which? members can view our recommendations in the table below. If you’re not yet a member, you can get instant access by taking a £1 trial to Which?.
A view from the bottom of the Nels Nelson Ski Jump May 23. At the time the Meadows in the Sky Parkway was open to the Monashee viewpoint. As the snow melts they will be opening more of the road.
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Estimated to be 200 years old, the massive live oak in Jekyll Square came down amid the buzzing of chain saws in downtown Brunswick after city officials determined the tree was dying and falling limbs posed a danger to residents. Months later, this coastal Georgia city hopes to see wood from the majestic oak preserved as works of art.
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Western Digital expects ruling on injunction request by mid-July -source
TOKYO, June 15 Western Digital Corp expects a ruling on its request for a court injunction to stop the sale of Toshiba Corp's chip unit by mid-July, a source familiar with the situation said on Thursday. The California-based firm presented a revised offer for the chip unit that met Toshiba's requests on Wednesday but did not receive a positive response, a separate source said.
The Miami Herald reports that police say the victims were standing outside a house at around 6 pm yesterday when a car pulled and someone inside opened fire. (Representative Image: Reuters)
Police say seven people, including three teenagers, were injured in a New Year’s Day shooting in Miami-Dade’s West Little River neighborhood. The Miami Herald reports that police say the victims were standing outside a house at around 6 pm yesterday when a car pulled and someone inside opened fire.
Police say six of the victims are in stable condition. A 17-year-old is in critical condition. Police say there may be more than one suspect. A description of the suspect’s vehicle was not given.
White nationalist demonstrators use shields as they guard the entrance to Lee Park in Charlottesville, Va., Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017. Steve Helber AP Photo
FORT COLLINS – Firefighters with the Poudre Fire Authority were called to rescue a young deer on Wednesday.
The deer got stuck between a wall and a chain link fence near Linden Street in Fort Collins.
Eventually, the firefighters were able to lift the fawn’s legs and guide the animal through the opening.
The rescue did not cause any damage to the fence or the building.
“Love a happy animal ending, even if it’s a little smelly,” Poudre Fire Authority said in a tweet.
We think this little guy was relieved, in more ways then one, to get out of this tight spot.
May 3 Borgosesia SpA in liquidazione:
* Said on Tuesday that it subscribed to the whole share capital of Kronos SpA, amounting to 50,000 euros ($54,560.00)
* To transfer in favour of Kronos, once the restructuring plan is approved, the company of the parent company in order to liquidate all the components of the parent company
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Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9164 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
First lady Melania Trump arrives at the San Damaso courtyard ahead of her husband President Donald Trump's private audience with Pope Francis, at the Vatican, Wednesday, May 24, 2017. Melania turned to one of her favorite fashion houses, Dolce & Gabbana, for her audience with the pope and her arrival in Italy. Gregorio Borgia AP
The Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee (MERPAC) and its working groups are scheduled to meet October 26-27, 2017, at United States Coast Guard National Maritime Center in Martinsburg, WV.
Although the meetings are open to the public, attendees must pre-register to be admitted. Additional details about the location, point of contact, how to submit comments, and the agenda can be found in the Federal Register in notice document 82 FR 44433, published on September 22, 2017
Brad Seely Talks Special Teams
Raiders Special Teams Coordinator Brad Seely met with the media on Wednesday to discuss the Raiders Special Teams unit and the second day of Mini-Camp.
Smallwood (hamstring) was present for practice Monday, Tim McManus of ESPN.com reports.
Smallwood's hamstring injury resulted in the second-year back sitting out last week's preseason opener against the Packers, but if he's able to practice the next couple days without any setbacks, he could receive clearance to take some snaps in Thursday's tilt with the Bills. The former West Virginia standout looks poised to win a roster spot for the Eagles, but the offseason additions of LeGarrette Blount and Donnel Pumphrey could make it difficult for Smallwood to see a noticeable uptick in the 83 touches as a runner and receiver he received as a rookie.
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It feels like eons ago when Ruben Amaro Jr. told us pitching wins championships. The same mantra was preached by Phillies president Andy MacPhail before the arrival of pitchers and catchers in Clearwater.
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With only a brief window between breakup and winter, Alaskans scramble to complete chores that will make life easier when the deep chill returns.
Tennessee couple celebrates 6 decades of Valentine's Day Clifford Smith was attending church in 1953 when someone special - Wilma - caught his eye. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2l8s3zO FRANKLIN, Tenn.
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BETHLEHEM, Pa. (AP) — Authorities say a smoldering body was found behind an eastern Pennsylvania apartment complex.
Bethlehem police were called to the Parkhurst Apartments at about 2:45 a.m. Tuesday after reports of what appeared to be a mannequin on fire next to a large trash bin.
Chief Mark DiLuzio said an officer instead found the body of a man and used a fire extinguisher to put out the blaze.
Police haven’t released the identity of the victim. The Northampton County coroner’s office will determine the cause and manner of death.
Police are asking anyone who heard or saw anything to call investigators. They say there were no surveillance cameras at the complex.
Alpine Is Ameria’s First Wildlife Habitat Community.
Alpine garden club will hold our next meeting February 8th at the Alpine library 5:45 p.m.
Come hear Carlette Anderson the Director of the Community Wildlife Habitat Program tell you why you need to certify your garden.
In 1995 the Andersons’s certified their garden with the National Wildlife Federation.
In 1999 Alpine was designated as America’s first wildlife habitat and the Anderson’s garden was the first certified garden.
Today alpine has more than 200 certified gardens.
Carlette has also written several books. In 2009 she wrote about the history of Alpine in MY Alpine.
This program is free and all are welcome to hear Carlette speak on certifying your garden.
for anyone wondering why some face changes evade facial recognition and others don't, here's a visualization of how landmarks are placed on a few examples. juggalo makeup is particularly effective as it basically totally redefines what is interpreted as the jawline pic.twitter.com/dFSx5FEGc9
``... investors sold off Friday on fears that a stronger-than-expected jobs report would spur the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates more than expected. Higher interest rates for debt can spur investors to pull money out of the stock market to put into bonds... nothing kills a bull market like rising rates. The "good news, bad news" can feel like a whipsaw for investors and shows the delicate balance of keeping the economy's fire humming -- one that analysts say Trump is dumping gasoline on by adding tax cuts to an economy already on the upswing.'' -- See also Stocks Fall to End a Bad Week, and a Boom Begins to Look Shaky
Event time: June 8-Sept. 15. Hours: Hours: Sunday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Thursday: 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM Friday: 5:00 AM - 6:00 PM* Saturday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
The Milwaukee Jewish Artists’ Laboratory
Outside, Inside: Exploring Boundaries and Otherness
Opening Reception: Thursday Evening June 8th, 7 – 9 pm [Program at 7:30pm]
The Surlow Promenade Gallery
Samson Jewish Community Center
6255 North Santa Monica Boulevard [west entrance]
Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin 53217
Exhibition dates: June 8th - September 15, 2017
Have you ever felt like an insider or an outsider? Are you sensitive to the current political climate of growing nationalism? Are you concerned with the worldwide migrations of people (voluntary or forced)?
Join us for the 6th annual Milwaukee Jewish Artists Laboratory Art Exhibition...“Outside, Inside: Exploring Boundaries and Otherness
For more than a year, the Georgia Gun Store in Gainesville, Georgia, had no requests for a "bump stock" – an accessory that transforms a semi-automatic rifle into a weapon capable of firing hundreds of rounds a minute.
Arconic on Monday announced the resignation of chairman and CEO Klaus Kleinfeld, citing an inappropriate letter he sent to a senior officer of the hedge fund that was trying to oust him. Directors of Arconic, the aerospace and automotive industry supplier formed when Alcoa split into two companies in November, said Mr. Kleinfeld sent the letter to Elliott Management without consulting or seeking authorization from the board.
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RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — A Richmond man has been arrested in connection with a rape that occurred in the city last summer.
According to police, 34-year-old Defrederick Young, Jr., of the 1600 block of North 28th Street, was taken into custody without incident on Monday, June 12 in Newport News.
“The RPD Major Crimes Division and the U.S. Marshals Regional Fugitive Task Force would like to thank people from Richmond and Newport News who provided information that led to Young’s arrest,” Richmond Police said in a release.
Police say the alleged incident occurred last July and that the victim is known to Young.
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Commencement advice to the class of 2017 came from comedians, politicians, media moguls and songwriters. Each of speaker had wisdom and jokes to encourage the graduates. Among the most repeated themes were the importance of community, taking on fears with courage, and staying connected to make a change in the world
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Headline: Photo of the week: Bridal Veil Falls
Today’s photo of the week is the stunning Bridal Veil Falls located in the Raglan area.
This is an attractive, easy walk through native forest, following the Pakoka River.
The two viewing platforms at the top of the falls provide spectacular views of the falls and surrounding countryside.
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Students returning from spring break to Florida International University held a moment of silence Monday to honor the six people killed in the collapse of a pedestrian bridge that was supposed to be a campus showcase. (March 19) AP
Managed by InterMountain Management, LLC, the property brings 120 rooms to the Medford area. Located at 1000 Welcome Way, the new hotel is conveniently situated less than 10 minutes from Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport.
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Stargazers and meteorologists alike are all looking forward to Wednesday night's Geminid meteor shower - and astronomers say this year's shower will be a sight to behold. (Source: Sky and Telescope)
Stargazers and meteorologists alike are all looking forward to Wednesday night's Geminid meteor shower - and astronomers say this year's shower will be a sight to behold.
Unlike last year's shower which was washed out by the supermoon, this year's will be unencumbered by moonlight.
Sky and Telescope say it will be "the year's most prolific" meteor shower, with up to 120 meteors per hour visible in rural areas.
Also happening during the shower, the 3200 Phaethon asteroid, the mother of this shower, will also be visible.
You can see the path 3200 Phaethon here.
The shower peaks Wednesday into Thursday, with the best views away from city lights and is the best beginning into the late evening through 2 a.m.
Just don't forget to look toward the constellation Gemini.
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MONTOURSVILLE, Pa. (AP) - An elderly Pennsylvania man had no way of visiting his ill wife in the hospital, so he called police to help.
Montoursville Police Chief Jeff Gyurina says the 84-year-old man’s same-aged wife had a medical emergency last Thursday and was taken from their home in an ambulance.
The frail man told Gyurina, who was at the scene, he had no family in the area to take him to the hospital, and he can’t drive anymore.
Gyurina gave him the patrol car’s cell number and told him to call whenever he was ready to go.
A few hours went by, and Deputy Chief Jason Bentley got the call. He picked up the man and escorted him into the hospital in Williamsport.
The chief says “it’s a small town so you try to help out when you can.”
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A pilot of a small plane looks like he will be okay after crashing his plane into the Yuba River. A Highway Patrol rescue helicopter received a call from CalFire about an airplane on fire and going down in Yuba County near Browns Valley around 8:30 yesterday morning…
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The helicopter was able to land on a sand bar about 50 feet from the plane, and Flight Officer Brandon Hallam went to check on Timothy Bennett, the plane’s pilot. Bennett was sitting on the yellow Piper Cub waving, but had an apparent broken ankle. Hallam carried him to safety…
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Bennett, estimated to be in his 60s, was flown a short distance to where a ground ambulance was staged, and then taken to U-C Davis Medical Center in Sacramento. The exact cause of the crash is still under investigation.
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With help from one of Earth's most powerful telescopes, an international team of astronomers has snapped a spectacular snapshot of a newborn planet emerging from the disk of gas and debris surrounding its host star.
The first-of-its-kind image — included in new research to be published in the journal Astronomy & Astrophysics — shows an alien world known as PDS 70b that orbits a dwarf star some 370 light-years from Earth in theconstellation Centaurus.
This is a baby picture of sorts, but PDS 70b isn't especially cute or cuddly. It's a gas giant more massive than Jupiter and, with a surface temperature of roughly 1,000 degrees Celsius (about 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit), it's hotter than any planet in our solar system.
Comedian Jim Carrey made it very clear how he feels about the NFL’s recent stance on the anthem protests on Wednesday.
Carrey took to Twitter and posted a graphic that attempts to depict President Donald Trump ranting, with the NFL’s sponsors behind him. He’s also standing at a podium with “NFL” in front of it.
Essentially, Carrey is attempting to insinuate that the NFL is a mouthpiece for Trump, which you can see below.
NFL — who exploits players for 3yrs then abandons them to a lifetime of pain — sided with a draft-dodging racist who uses fake patriotism to squash peaceful protest. Corporations shld rethink sponsoring moral cowardice before we start asking: whose side is Nationwide really on? pic.twitter.com/ytVSiE4wfX — Jim Carrey (@JimCarrey) May 29, 2018
Carrey certainly isn’t the first celebrity to tee off on Trump, but he’s one of the only ones to directly tie him to the NFL, and do it in a very direct manner, as it turned a lot of heads on social media when he posted the tweet.
Seven South Korean and two Indonesian tourists were injured on Tuesday morning when their chartered van entered the drainage ditch in the middle of a Muang Nakhon Pathom road and struck a tree.
Police said driver Thinnakorn Meekhao lost control in the southbound lane of Phetkasem Road in Tambon Bang Khaem near the Uni Land Golf Course intersection. Seven men from South Korea and an Indonesian man and woman were taken to Bangkok Sanam Chan Hospital about one kilometre away. Nakhon Pathom deputy police chief Pol Col Chatpanthakarn Klaiklueng said two of the Korean men and the Indonesian woman were severely injured.
The rest had minor injuries but were kept in to be monitored for possible internal injuries. nation
Fiorentina are to rename their training ground the “Centro Sportivo Davide Astori” in honour of their former captain, who died suddenly at the age of 31 earlier this month.
Astori, who played 289 Serie A matches over 10 seasons and won 14 caps for Italy, died of what authorities said was cardiac arrest in his hotel room ahead of a Serie A game against Udinese.
“We’ve made this decision because that was his home,” Fiorentina president Mario Cognigni told Mediaset. “He went there every day for training and used to spend time there with his family too.
“We believe that honouring him in this way is the right thing to do so the training ground will now be called Centro Sportivo Davide Astori. We will do it as soon as possible.”
The defender’s death left Italian football in shock and thousands of fans turned out along with players and coaches at his funeral on March 8.
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Baku. 1 May. REPORT.AZ/ Participation was prevented of a representative from the so-called regime, established in the territories of Azerbaijan occupied by Armenia, in Costa Blanca Fashion Week in Spain from May 5 to 15.
Hikmat Hajiyev, Spokesperson for the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry told Report.
According to him, the Armenian side once again attempted to participation of a representative from so-called regime in the event for subversive purposes: "The Azerbaijani Embassy to Spain has appealed to the country's relevant bodies, including the event organizers and carried out other necessary steps to prevent the next Armenian provocation".
H.Hajiyev added that Benidorm Mayor's Office informed the Azerbaijani Embassy that participation of the representative of the separatist regime in the event prevented.
President of the United States Donald Trump speaking at the 2017 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in National Harbor, Maryland. (Gage Skidmore/Flickr)
A 76-year-old man in Oregon died peacefully after being told that the President Donald Trump had been impeached.
An obituary for Michael Garland Elliott published in The Oregonian claims the man passed away peacefully on April 6 after his ex-wife told him the white lie.
“Mike ran out of family long ago and is survived by his ex-wife and best friend, Teresa Elliott. Though their marriage ran aground, their friendship only grew stronger and hers was the last voice Mike hear,” the obituary states.
“And the last thing she said to him was ‘Donald Trump has been impeached.’ Upon hearing that he took his final, gentle breath, his earthly work concluded. Mike will be forever missed but never forgotten.”
Kentucky man accused of making bomb threats on Facebook
FLORENCE, Ky. (AP) — A Kentucky man is under arrest for allegedly threatening on Facebook to bomb a courthouse and prosecutor's office in Ohio.
The Cincinnati Enquirer reports that 51-year-old Allan Summers was charged Monday with terroristic threatening.
Capt. Tom Grau says police in Florence, Kentucky, arrested Summers after being alerted to his threats Sunday night.
The Facebook posts accuse Ohio's Hamilton County of stealing his freedom for 157 days in 2008.
Summers then allegedly warned his loved ones to avoid the area on July 9, when he planned to mark the 10 year anniversary with a device using nitroglycerine that goes "tick tock ... one hell of a clock."
Court records show a 2008 disorderly conduct conviction and $135 fine for fighting on a bus. It's unclear who currently represents him.
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Information from: The Cincinnati Enquirer, http://www.enquirer.com
Beauty lovers know that Halloween is the perfect occasion to show off their makeup skills — and this year, many simply decided to give a creepy update to their favorite everyday looks.
Desi Perkins made a tutorial for the look last year, and since then, so many more are jumping on board. Thanks to a little bit of creativity (and a whole lot of 3D gel), these MUAs have been turning their faces into disturbing, melting creations that will definitely make them stand out at their next Halloween party.
Keep reading to get inspired by these spooky looks, and check out the trend that will turn you into an intergalactic beauty.
SOTY Party 2016 The 2016 SOTY party was a major rager! Thanks to everybody that came out, watched the vids or read the mag in '16. Skateboarding is the best shit ever.
Thrasher Radio: Ep. 54 Evan Smith The top-three list for SOTY was all tuff no fluff: Figgy, K-Walks and Evan Smith. While he don’t mind not being the “guy,” he’s just stoked to be on planet Earth having the time of his life. Listen to Mr. Smith talk about the road and the mag on the airwaves. —Jake Phelps
Best of 2016: Evan Smith To say Evan had a HELL OF A YEAR is an enormous understatement. From DC's "Time Trap" part, Element's "Zygote" video to every contest or street spot he encountered, Mr. Smith laid down the gauntlet. Two covers in a year!
Spitfire x Hawaii Puhi Mau Loa DLXHI flow team riders bringing the fire like lava all over da Hawaiian islands. Check it out.
Monday of the Second Week of Advent
December 11, 2017
This psalm was probably composed during the Babylonian exile, when the Israelites were tempted to believe that God had forgotten them.
The truth is quite other. Far from abandoning them, the Lord offers His gifts to the entire people, to all those who acknowledge His lordship. He is coming to bring them kindness, truth, justice, peace, growth, increase, salvation.
God offers these same gifts to us, gifts that only He can give, gives that constitute our ultimate well- being. And they are offered not just to a blessed few, but to all of us–to His whole people. It is up to us to appreciate and accept the gifts He wants us to have.
“Our God will come to save us” if we let Him.
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WASHINGTON (AP) – An Illinois -based pet food company is recalling several lots of dog food because it may be...
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If you heard three alarmingly loud planes fly over your house around 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, you weren't the only one.
It wasn't clear where they came from or where they're headed, but the trio of U.S. Navy fighter jets touched down at Teterboro Airport.
Dozens of Bergen County residents in Maywood, Paramus, Emerson, Hackensack and elsewhere asked one another whether those were, in fact, fighter jets screaming over their homes.
In December, the Teterboro Airport Noise Abatement Advisory Committee (TANAAC) voted in support of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)’s plans to enact a new alternate flight path for commercial flights into Teterboro.
The new flight path would take planes along the Route 17 corridor. It was tested by the FAA in 2016 but was used very little by pilots, who preferred to rely on their instruments to land their planes as opposed to using visual checkpoints.
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Manchester United have signed Swedish defender Victor Lindelof from Benfica on a four-year deal. It's believed the 22-year-old will cost United a fee of 35 million euro.
Lindelof arrived in Manchester fresh from international duty with Sweden, where he was an unused substitute in last night's 1-1 draw with Norway.
Lindelof is Jose Mourinho's first summer signing and could be the first of three or four high-profile acquisitions expected at Old Trafford this summer.
Operational Presence: Organizations that are physically present in the district and are delivering a humanitarian service or implementing a humanitarian project during the reporting period.
Operational Capacity: Operational capacity refers to the potential ability of an organization to deliver humanitarian services if needed. In addition to organizations currently delivering services, organizations that have the ability to access and deliver services are considered.
If a large organization or UN agency is implementing a project through an implementing partner (independent humanitarian actors only, NOT Government and NOT Private Contractors), the implementing partner that is physically accessing and delivering the service in the district is considered. The information presented in this map is a "Work in Progress".
3W information was collected by OCHA regional field offices and Humanitarian Regional Team (HRT) mechanism in March 2018.
Parts of Wright and Sherburne Counties were affected. The storms started popping up around 4:30 p.m., starting near Buffalo and heading north at 50 miles per hour from there. The storm eventually lost steam as it moved north. A few sporadic power outages were reported by Xcel Energy, however, nothing widespread.
HSBC is to be released from a controversial agreement that let it avoid US criminal charges in 2012, after it was judged to have sufficiently improved its systems to keep out financial criminals, The Wall Street Journal reports.
The expiration of the five-year deferred prosecution agreement with the US Justice Department is a win for the bank and chief executive Stuart Gulliver, who had sought to have the case cleared before he retires in February. It also heralds the end of a contentious relationship between HSBC and an independent...
Millions in China rang in the New Year shrouded in a thick blanket of toxic smog, causing road closures and flight cancellations as 24 cities issued alerts that will last through much of the week. From a report on The Guardian:
April 6 Daily Mail & General Trust (DMGT) said on Thursday it has appointed Tim Collier as group chief financial officer, filling the post vacated by Stephen Daintith, who left the group to join Rolls-Royce.
Collier, who joins from news and information company Thomson Reuters Corp , takes up the post on May 2, the publisher said.
Collier held the post of CFO at Thomson Reuters' Financial and Risk unit, the company said. (Reporting by Rahul B in Bengaluru; Editing by Greg Mahlich)
UK offshore wind services group 3sun Group has appointed Stephen Rose as chief operating officer, effective from June.
Rose (pictured) is currently head of wind operations for SSE and a director of G+, a global offshore wind health and safety organisation.
“Steve will be key to supporting us refine our product and service offers while looking for new opportunities. This is an exciting appointment for 3sun Group as we move forward preparing for even busier times.”
Rose said: “My current responsibility with SSE is for more than 1000 turbines across 45 sites in the UK and Ireland, both onshore and offshore, so I look forward to leveraging some of my knowledge to further help 3Sun grow and be a success.”
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Looking to build a fantasy golf team for this week’s Memorial Tournament? These breakdowns can help.
Below is a field list for the event, with each player’s Golfweek/Sagarin ranking and Official World Golf Ranking indicated beside his name.
WASHINGTON >> The U.S. lost 33,000 jobs in September after Hurricanes Harvey and Irma hit Texas, Florida and other Southeastern states. It was the first decline in six years.
The Labor Department says the unemployment rate fell to 4.2 percent from 4.4 percent, the lowest level since February 2001.
Looking past the hurricanes’ impact, the job market and economy generally look healthy. Some economists expect job growth to rebound in the coming months as businesses in the area reopen and construction companies ramp up repair and renovation work.
Last month’s drop was driven by huge losses in a restaurants and bars, which shed 105,000 jobs, a sign of the damage to Florida’s tourism industry.
KZN teacher arrested in new sex scandal
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DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — Authorities are investigating a deadly crash in Durham County on Friday evening.
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol received a call around 6:30 p.m. near the 3800 block of Valleydale Drive and Wake Forest Highway/N.C. 98, officials said.
At least one person died in the crash, which appeared to involve a vehicle that was pulling a trailer.
The SUV or truck that was pulling the trailer was upside down beside a tree and just off the road in a ditch, according to photos.
Images from the wreck area showed rescue units and the N.C. State Highway Patrol on the scene.
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Baku. 21 September. REPORT.AZ/ Price of the Azerbaijani Azeri LT CIF crude, selling on world markets went up by $ 0,84 or 1,45%.
Report informs, price of oil brand Azeri LT CIF now makes $ 58,71 per barrel.
Notably, minimum price of Azeri LT CIF was recorded in December 2001 ($ 19.15) and the maximum value of the brand was registered in July 2008 ($ 149.66).
In fact, Juventus have reportedly offered Inter €40m plus Higuain for Icardi, which the Nerazzurri seem to be considering, although it's likely that they'll turn it down. However, with Icardi, there have been several rumors about him wanting to leave San Siro lately.
His wife dropped a hint on Twitter today as she published a waving emoji, perhaps saluting the Inter fans? Paolo Dybala's brother joined in on the fun as he tweeted a photo with two pictures of the players, Dybala and Icardi. Many fans commented on the photo, with one asking if they were going to play together at Juve, which Dybala's brother quickly denied. Check out our gallery for the tweet and photo.
Amid rumors linking Mauro Icardo with a move to Juventus, two major hints have been dropped on social media this evening.
The following statement is attributed to Gary Shapiro, president and CEO, Consumer Technology Association (CTA), regarding the Senates confirmation of Ajit Pai to a second term as Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC):
We congratulate Ajit Pai on his reconfirmation as FCC chairman. Chairman Pais emphasis on promoting competition, innovation and flexibility will help ensure a thoughtful policy approach as the commission addresses expanded broadband access, digital opportunity for all Americans and the anytime, anywhere connectivity consumers demand. We look forward to working with him on these and other critical issues that will drive our countrys global leadership in technology.
In January, Commissioner Pai spoke at CES® 2017 about critical regulatory and policy issues including spectrum allocation, the Internet of Things, regulatory reform, disruptive innovation and technological convergence.
ANKARA, Aug 14 (Reuters) - A Turkish national was among those killed in the attack in Burkina Faso by suspected jihadists, Turkey's foreign ministry said on Monday.
It said another Turk was wounded in Sunday's raid on a restaurant in Burkina Faso's capital, which killed at least 17 people.
The gunmen attacked the Aziz Istanbul restaurant in central Ouagadougou late on Sunday. Burkina Faso security forces killed three of the suspected jihadist attackers, but there are still people trapped inside the building, the Communications Minister said on state TV on Monday.
(Reporting by Tuvan Gumrukcu; Editing by Dominic Evans)
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Police in New Hampshire found an array of drugs in an apartment during an investigation into the death of a 20-month-old child.
Police say two people have been charged with drug possession after Wednesday's discovery.
Authorities in Manchester say the toddler died on May 25, and they executed a search warrant that day as part of the death investigation.
Thirty-one-year-old Joshua Garvey and 33-year-old Christen Gelinas were each charged with possession of controlled drugs with intent to distribute. Police say they found heroin, cocaine, crack and suboxone that had an estimated street value of over $5,400. Garvey also faces bail violation charges.
Gelinas and Garvey faced arraignment Wednesday. It wasn't immediately known if they had lawyers.
There were no details on their relationship to the toddler or the child's identity.
POLICE blocked traffic and diverted cars to safety while Ergon Energy crews worked on Goodwood Road yesterday following an incident with a powerline.
Ergon Energy spokesman Rod Rehbein said crews were called to the scene after a truck, with a harvester attached, clipped a low-voltage line.
"It happened about 10.30am and affected one customer,” Mr Rehbein said.
The incident occurred on Goodwood Road near Yellow Water Hole.
The road was only blocked for a short time.
Latitude 44 in Manton opened as a community gathering place, and has involved the local schools when ever they can. Marlaina Scarbrough and Photojournalist Wyatt VanDuinen spoke with Cory Danford and learned how they got the Manton Cheerleaders involved.
Kerry Senior football manager Eamonn Fitzmaurice says he expects to hear from his elder statesmen by the end of the month.
Kieran Donaghy and Aidan O’Mahony are two players who are yet to commit to the 2017 season with the Kingdom.
Dr Crokes’ Colm Cooper will be tied up with club action as long as the Killarney side’s involvement in the All-Ireland club series continues.
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In order to be a top influencer, one has to understand how to understand how to make the most of social media. Instagram recently introduced a new algorithm which means influencers run the risk of 'slipping through the cracks'. In this informative video, Sharon Ojong shows us how to master the Instagram Algorithm.
On this episode of Sharon Ojong ‘s SO Series , she points out the mistakes we have been making lately on Instagram, what one needs for a cohesive Instagram profile and how to beat and master the new Instagram algorithm.
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RIYADH — The first batch of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman’s guests will arrive in the Kingdom on Wednesday to perform Umrah at the King’s personal expense.
“As many as 220 men and women will be arriving in the Kingdom from 15 countries in Asia and Africa as King’s guests,” said Sheikh Saleh Bin Abdulaziz Al-Asheikh, Minister of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance who is the supervisor of the program.
He said the guests will be prominent Islamic personalities who have rendered good services to Islam and Muslims.
The King every year invites a number of Muslims from various parts of the world to perform Umrah and Haj as his guests.
Al-Asheikh said the guests will be coming from Malaysia, India, Pakistan, Nigeria, Senegal, Chad, Cote d’Ivoire, Mali, Sri Lanka, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Azerbaijan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.
The King also every year invites for Haj about 1,000 Palestinians who are families of the martyrs.
YEREVAN, APRIL 17, ARMENPRESS. Austrian foreign minister Sebastian Kurz commented on the initial results of Turkey’s constitutional referendum, saying the Turkey-EU cooperation will get more difficult after the referendum.
“The referendum results created a divided country. The EU’s cooperation with this country in the future will become more difficult”, he said.
With most of the ballots opened, over 51 percent of voters have supported expanding the powers of president.
Turkey’s largest cities however, Istanbul, Ankara and Izmir, voted no.
The head of Turkey’s Electoral Board has confirmed the result of the referendum, saying the “yes” vote has won.
A shooting Wednesday at a sprawling UPS warehouse and customer service center in San Francisco sent multiple victims to a hospital, officials said.
Here & Now‘s Robin Young checks in with John Sepulvado (@johnlgc), host of KQED’s California Report.
With reporting from The Associated Press
Tim Farron gives his resignation speech as leader of the Lib Dems on Wednesday. He said he was ‘torn between living as a faithful Christian and serving as a political leader’. Farron faced criticism during the general election over questions about whether he thought homosexuality was a sin, although he said he supported LGBT rights
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Edwardsville -- Officers are investigating two attempted break-ins in Edwardsville Saturday morning.
According to police, two men wearing khakis, gray jackets, knit caps and with long dreadlocks knocked on doors at Eagle Ridge Apartments in the borough around 11 a.m.
In two cases, they identified themselves as workers for UGI and told residents they needed to check their pipes.
Neither resident let the men in.
In one case, when a resident refused one of the men shut the door in her face.
Edwardsville police believe this may be connected to a case from Jenkins Township where men identifying themselves as utility workers robbed a woman while holding her in her basement.
Protesters in North Carolina toppled a nearly century-old statue of a Confederate soldier at a rally against racism.
Activists in Durham brought a ladder up to the statue and used a rope to pull down the Confederate Soldiers Monument that was dedicated in 1924.
A diverse crowd of dozens cheered as the statue of a soldier holding a rifle fell to the ground in front of an old courthouse building that now houses local government offices.
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) – New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has vetoed a proposal to have the state pay for public defenders. His decision means that at least for now, individual counties will largely keep footing the bill for defending poor people accused of crimes.
The Democratic governor nixed the measure Saturday night.
He said he supports having the state pay to improve criminal defense for the indigent. But he said the legislation went too far and included hundreds of millions of dollars for legal services in family court and other settings.
The legislation followed a 2014 settlement between the Cuomo administration and New York Civil Liberties Union requiring better indigent defense services in Suffolk, Washington, Ontario, Onondaga and Schuyler counties.
NYCLU Executive Director Donna Lieberman says she’s “deeply disappointed” in the veto.
Irrfan Khan shares FIRST photo post illness with an EMOTIONAL poem | FilmiBeat
Irrfan Khan is currently undergoing treatment at a hospital in London, as he's been diagnosed with Neuroendocrine Tumour. The actor has been in contact with his fans through Instagram by posting about his treatment and a few philosophical quotes. The actor posted a picture of his shadow along with a caption about life and its journey. He said,
"God speaks to each of us as he makes us, then walks with us silently out of the night. These are the words we dimly hear: You, sent out beyond your recall, go to the limits of your longing. Embody me. Flare up like a flame and make big shadows I can move in. Let everything happen to you: beauty and terror. Just keep going. No feeling is final. Don't let yourself lose me. Nearby is the country they call life. You will know it by its seriousness. Give me your hand #rainermariarilke."
WASHINGTON, June 14 (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Transportation on Wednesday said airline passenger complaints jumped by 70 percent in April after a series of high-profile incidents including the removal of a passenger from a United Airlines flight.
The Department said it received 1,909 complaints about airline service from consumers, up 70 percent over April 2016. Many high-profile incidents on airlines have been captured on cellphone videos in recent months, prompting congressional hearings with airline executives that raised questions about customer service and airline policies. (Reporting by David Shepardson; Editing by Chris Reese)
The New York Giants opened their preseason last Friday night with a 20-12 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers at MetLife Stadium.
The game itself was rather boring, sluggish and generally what you might expect from the first live contact of the year. Big Blue’s starters primarily sat on the bench or saw 10 or fewer snaps, allowing fringe players more of an opportunity to prove their worth.
For some, that opportunity was seized. For others, their position on the bubble was cemented.
Here’s a look at three players whose stock is trending upward and three players whose stock is trending downward.
(MEDFORD, N.J.) — A New Jersey man who spent decades preparing his home for doomsday is donating all of his stored food to families affected by Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico.
Joseph Badame says he was prepared to lose his supplies anyway after the bank foreclosed on his Medford home.
The 74-year-old says he found a new use for the food after meeting a couple at an estate sale last month raising money to send to their family in Puerto Rico.
Victoria Martinez-Barber and her husband, Anthony Barber, say their family was left homeless and hungry after the hurricane struck late September.
Now, Badame is sending barrels of food that can sustain 84 people for four months.
Martinez-Barber says her family in Puerto Rico will share the food with anyone they can.
The Trump administration suggested Tuesday that peace between the Israelis and Palestinians may not come in the form of a two-state solution - a position that could represent a dramatic shift from former President Barack Obama, who said he saw no alternative. Speaking to reporters ahead of President Donald Trump's meeting Wednesday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, a senior White House official said Trump is eager to begin facilitating a peace deal between the two sides and hoping to bring them together soon.
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Paying Tribute to S.I. Newhouse and His Glamorous Magazine Legacy
Ralph Lauren, Anna Wintour, Diane von Furstenberg, Jeff Koons and other luminaries honor the former chairman of Condé Nast.
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Emergency crews are still battling a blaze at an industrial site after fire broke out this afternoon.
Firefighters are still at the site on Sherwood Road, Brighouse, where huge plumes of smoke have been seen billowing.
West Yorkshire Fire Service said crews had managed to save two buildings at the site from being destroyed.
Seventy firefighters from around West Yorkshire Yorkshire were at the scene earlier and nearby householders were told to close doors and windows.
A fire service spokesperson said: "The incident has now been scaled back to six fire engines and one aerial appliance.
"Firefighters are still attacking the small fire contained within the building.
"Crews have worked extremely hard in difficult conditions. They managed to save two buildings either side of the one involved in the fire.
"Crews will remain on-site into the evening."
CHICOPEE -- Part of East Street remained closed to traffic Saturday, as officials worked to determine the cause of a three-alarm Friday fire that destroyed a victorian home being used by T&L Antique shop.
The building, located at 105 East Street, had a surreal and icy look Saturday -- hours after firefighters were able to extinguish the blaze which sparked Friday afternoon and continued into the night.
Fire ravages Chicopee antiques shop as firefighters also contend with bitter cold and wind
Investigators for the Massachusetts Fire Marshal's office were on site Saturday to look over the damage to the building, which was deemed a total loss.
Officials used a drone to get an aerial view of the building.
Up to 50billion of the creepy-crawlies - just under 1,000 for every Brit - could invade homes across the nation.
Pest control experts at Rentokil say infestations have spiked 150% in two months.
A spokesman said: "Experts believe the rise could be attributed to the unseasonably warm start to the Spring - after Brits experienced record-breaking warm weather in April.
"Last month’s period of clear skies and the hottest April day since 1949 may explain the surge in activity, as ants are typically more active in higher temperatures and colonies use sunlight to navigate."
WHITE CASTLE, La. (AP) – A Texas man has been killed in a three-vehicle crash in southern Louisiana. Louisiana State Police Sgt. Jared Sandifer told WAFB-TV that 32-year-old Gerardo Hernandez of Brownsville, was killed in a crash around 6 p.m. Tuesday. Hernandez was driving a pickup truck when his vehicle rear-ended another truck driven by 63-year-old Ester Green. Sandifer says the impact of the crash sent Green’s vehicle across the center line into the southbound lanes in the path of a car driven by 54-year-old Jacob Tatman. Both Green and Tatman’s vehicle collided head-on. Hernandez was pronounced dead at the scene. Green and Tatman were taken to the hospital. Their conditions are unknown. Investigators say all of the drivers were wearing seat belts during the crash.
It is important to enjoy your job. Everyone knows that. But what actually makes people enjoy what they do?
According to Financial News’s poll of 335 City workers, some of the most obvious workplace incentives do not have a very strong link with job satisfaction levels. Here we chart the factors that are — and are not — related to happiness in jobs.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic lawmakers say Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt’s security chief has been operating an outside consulting firm without proper approval from ethics officials.
EPA special agent Pasquale “Nino” Perrotta was tapped by Pruitt last year to lead his 20-member personal protective detail. He’s also the top executive at a Maryland-based security firm.
Perrotta got clearance in March 2013 for limited non-government consulting work but was required to get an updated approval if job duties changed. Perrotta got a significant promotion and pay raise last year.
The 2013 approval, which was in effect for a 5-year period that expired last month, also barred Perrotta from using his government position to advance his personal interests. One of Perrotta’s business associates won a 2017 contract to sweep Pruitt’s office for listening devices.
Two people have been charged in connection with a massive drugs seizure in Dublin.
Heroin and cocaine thought to be worth more than €1m were seized in Finglas on Tuesday.
Officers also seized a semi-automatic shotgun, which they spotted being handed between two vehicles.
A 31-year-old man and a 53-year-old woman have been charged and are due in court this morning.
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LONDON (AP) - Prince Charles says it is a "great joy" to be a grandfather once again, issuing a statement to express his pleasure with the arrival of a boy to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.
The 8-pound, 7-ounce (3.8 kilogram) boy was born Monday morning. The new prince is fifth in line to the throne and is a younger brother to 4-year-old Prince George and Princess Charlotte, who turns 3 next week.
Charles said in a statement Tuesday that "it is a great joy to have another grandchild, the only trouble is I don't know how I am going to keep up with them."
The birth is being marked by bell ringing at Westminster Abbey and a gun salute in London's Hyde Park.
From Al Jazeera. Any opinions expressed are those of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News.
Iraq’s prime minister has rejected Saudi and UAE media claims that a $500m ransom was paid by Qatar to Shia Muslim armed groups in Iraq to secure the release of 26 kidnapped Qatari hunters.
Haider al-Abadi said that money was received by the Iraqi government but the sum was still in the Iraqi central bank.
Al Jazeera’s Alan Fisher reports:
President Vladimir Putin on Monday ordered Russian forces in Syria to start withdrawing, saying that after a two year military campaign, Moscow and Damascus had achieved their mission of destroying Islamic State.
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A Massachusetts man has pleaded guilty to threatening to burn down New England's largest mosque and making other threats against Muslims.
Patrick Keogan, of Wilmington, entered guilty pleas Tuesday to four federal charges, including threatening to injure and intimidate another person and to damage and destroy a building.
Prosecutors say Keogan posted an image depicting a mosque in flames on the Islamic Society of Boston Cultural Center's Facebook page in 2015 with the message: "Burn your local mosque."
Authorities say he posted the same image on the Islamic Society of Northeastern University's Facebook page and made other statements supporting mosque burning.
Sentencing is scheduled for May 15. Under a plea agreement, prosecutors are recommending a sentence of up to 4 years and 9 months.
Keogan's lawyer declined to comment.
Salman Khan has had his fair share of the court cases. Earlier in January 2017, Salman Khan had pled not guilty in the case of alleged poaching of two blackbucks in 1998 near Jodhpur. This was during the shooting of Sooraj Barjatya’s film Hum Saath Saath Hain. Salman Khan had claimed that the forensic report was true and the animal had died of natural cause.
After several hearings this year, the prosecution had asked to summon the doctor who had performed post-mortem on the blackbucks. On Wednesday afternoon, June 14, we have learned that the Jodhpur Court has rejected the prosecution’s plea to summon the doctor. This comes as a huge relief for Salman Khan. The court has been adjourned and the next hearing will be on July 6.
All the remaining accused in the case including actors Saif Ali Khan, Sonali Bendre, Neelam and Tabu had also appeared at the court earlier this year and had pled not guilty.
Steve Del Rio, Rockwell Automation, highlights recent and upcoming enhancements that demonstrate the company’s commitment to process safety. Topics covered include ICS® Triplex® AADvance® Workbench 2.1 software and Trusted® triple modular redundant (TMR) controllers – plus Allen-Bradley® 1715 I/O (v3) for fault tolerant, SIL 2/SIL 3 applications.
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TWENTYNINE PALMS >> A man accused of fleeing police in a stolen vehicle was found hiding in his ex-girlfriend’s Twentynine Palms apartment early Sunday morning.
A deputy attempted to stop a Nissan Altima about 1:20 a.m. near the 6300 block of Palo Verde Avenue, according to a news release from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department.
The driver – identified as 25-year-old Demetrius Hughes – led the deputy on a pursuit to the corner of Joshua Drive and Ocotillo Avenue, the release said.
Deputies later found him hiding in the bathroom of his ex-girlfriend’s apartment. They learned he took the vehicle without permission, the release said.
Hughes was arrested on suspicion of vehicle theft and driving without a license, jail records show.
He is being held at the Morongo Basin sheriff’s station. Bail is set at $50,000, according to jail records.
One of a Norwalk man's best customers turned out to be Norwalk police, who arrested him Monday afternoon on charges of dealing heroin, police said. Jahmar Palma, 27, of 10 Sention Ave., was charged with 14 drug-related counts.
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The name of the movie may be “Remember the Titans,” but Moffat County High School varsity football has already forgotten that their latest opponent was a threat.
MCHS moved to 2-0 in the 2A Western Slope League with a 14-10 win against New Castle’s Coal Ridge High School Friday night as part of Bulldog Homecoming.
The Craig Press will have a larger game recap available shortly.
A jury sided with the city of Key West after a three-day trial over a sexual harassment lawsuit this week. This is the federal courthouse in Key West. Gwen Filosa Keynoter
General Electric Company (GE) and Engineering Corporation on December 22, 2016 signed a memorandum of understanding for a joint project to explore digital solutions for the and industry.
Under the MOU, and will jointly work to evaluate, define and confirm the technical and economic feasibility of the deploying of Predix, a unique cloud-based platform built exclusively for industry, and asset performance management (APM) software, to implement specific solutions for pre-FEED, FEED, EPC, commissioning, operation and maintenance phases of and facilities.
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Curator and architectural historian Esther da Costa Meyer will appear as part of Glass House Presents at New Canaan Library, an occasional series of talks and events about architecture, design, and Modernism in New Canaan and beyond, organized by The Glass House and New Canaan Library. The event will be on Tuesday, Feb. 21 at 7 p.m., preceded by a light reception at 6:30 p.m. Register to attend at newcanaanlibrary.org.
Da Costa Meyer will speak about her current exhibition, Pierre Chareau: Modern Architecture and Design, now on view at The Jewish Museum in New York. The exhibition proposes a fresh look at the internationally recognized designer Chareau (1883 – 1950) and showcases rare examples of his furniture, lighting fixtures, and interiors, as well as designs for the extraordinary Maison de Verre, the glass house completed in Paris in 1932.
Da Costa Meyer teaches modern and contemporary architecture at Princeton University.
MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — A suicide bomber detonated an explosives-laden vehicle at the gate of a popular restaurant in Somalia’s capital, and gunmen were fighting their way inside, police said Wednesday night.
A hostage situation was under way at the Pizza House restaurant, said Capt. Mohamed Hussein. Many of the restaurant’s workers are foreigners, mostly from Ethiopia.
Hussein had no immediate information about any casualties.
The Somalia-based extremist group al-Shabab often targets high-profile areas of Mogadishu, including hotels, military checkpoints and areas near the presidential palace. It has vowed to step up attacks after the recently elected government launched a new military offensive against it.
Al-Shabab last year became the deadliest Islamic extremist group in Africa, with more than 4,200 people killed in 2016, according to the Washington-based Africa Center for Strategic Studies.
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The City of Paris will host a city-wide Easter Egg Hunt today at Wade Park. You still have time to make it.
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BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany’s would-be coalition partners said on Friday they would allocate 10-12 billion euros of public money to build gigabit-speed fixed-line data networks over the coming four years.
In a coalition paper seen by Reuters, negotiators for Chancellor Angela Merkel’s conservatives and the Social Democrats (SPD) said they would also aim to use the construction of 5G mobile data networks to help enhance coverage, including by auctioning licences on a regional basis.
“We will become the first country in Europe with a 5G network, laying the foundations for this year,” they wrote.
South Korea has described claims by its North Korean neighbour that it’s close to testing long-range missiles capable of carrying nuclear warheads as being “provocative”. The announcement made by Kim Jong-un during his New Year address has alarmed Seoul. According to the North’s leader the intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM) are in their last stage of development.…
Baku. 20 April. REPORT.AZ/ General Motors Corporation said on Wednesday that Venezuelan authorities had illegally seized its plant in the industrial hub of Valencia, Report informs referring to RIA Novosti.
"Yesterday, GMV's (General Motors Venezolana) plant was unexpectedly taken by the public authorities, preventing normal operations. In addition, other assets of the company, such as vehicles, have been illegally taken from its facilities," the company said in a statement.
It said the seizure would cause irreparable damage to the company, its 2,678 workers, its 79 dealers and to its suppliers. GM vowed to "take all legal actions" to defend its rights
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Kelowna Fire Department responds to calls of grass fires off Burtch Road
Kelowna fire crews extinguished two small grass fires Thursday morning near Munson Pond in Kelowna.
RCMP on scene confirmed the fires were both “suspicious” and similar to the six which were set on Monday along a trail on Mt. Boucherie in West Kelowna.
Arina Vanderpol, who was out for a walk along the trails around Munson Pond, spotted some smoke and promptly made a call to 911.
“I walk around most mornings, around the pond,” she said. “Second time around there was smoke, waist high.”
Vanderpol and two other people stomped around the edges to stop the spread of the first fire. Then a second fire was discovered about 50 feet away around the corner.
“I’m not scared, as anyone would feel, but unsettled,” Vanderpol added.
The Kelowna Fire Department arrived on scene minutes later and quickly doused both fires by manually spraying them.
An RCMP fire investigator is headed to the scene.
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HARTLAND — A ticket sold in Hartland matched all six winning numbers in the Wisconsin Lottery’s Saturday, December 9th Megabucks $1.2 million drawing.
Saturday night’s winning Megabucks numbers were 05, 17, 28, 30, 42, and 44.
The $1.2 million winning ticket was sold at Fox Bros.’ Piggly Wiggly at 505 South Cottonwood Avenue in Hartland (Waukesha County).
The holder of the ticket has 180 days from the December 9th drawing to claim the prize at the Lottery’s headquarters in Madison. If the winner of the $1.2 million jackpot were to choose the cash payout, the lump sum would be $.8 million.
Megabucks is a jackpot game played only in Wisconsin, with drawings every Wednesday and Saturday. This was the eighty-sixth jackpot winning ticket in Megabucks history.
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The mega-fight between UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor and undefeated boxing legend Floyd Mayweather Jr. is reportedly set to go down on August 26th in Las Vegas, Nevada, per a report from Yahoo Sports.
The official terms of the deal were not revealed, however, the report suggests that “Money” could make the fight official via social media as early as today (Wed. June 14, 2017). No venue has beet set in stone either, as the MGM Grand and T-Mobile Arena are the obvious leading candidates.
The Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) approved Mayweather Promotions for an August 26th slot at the MGM, but it could easily be changed to T-Mobile. Yahoo Sports was unable to reach UFC president Dana White, Mayweather Promotions CEO Leonard Ellerbe or Showtime’s Stephen Espinoza regarding the announcement.
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The death of a 29-year-old man, who was found in a pickup truck in a parking lot Friday morning, is being investigated as a homicide, according to the Orange Police Department.
The county coroner identified the victim as Nathan Stanek but no city of residence was provided.
The coroner gave the time of death as the same time police say they were notified about the dead body: 6:30 a.m. Friday.
Stanek was in a blue 1994 Ford Ranger with a white camper shell. Police say it was parked in the 100 block of South Olive Street in Orange; the coroner gave the place of death as 170 S. Olive St.
No cause of death has been released, but police say they are treating it as a homicide and ask anyone with helpful information to call Orange PD at 714.744.7444.
Egg cartons have evolved over the years from paperboard to EPS foam. Now comes the next—sustainable—link in the evolutionary chain: Egg cartons made from 100% recycled PET from water and soda bottles. Hickman’s Family Farms, an egg producer near Phoenix, AZ, just introduced the newly designed 18-count RPET egg carton to stores in Arizona such as Costco.
Global Plastics Inc., a vertically integrated recycler located in Perris, CA, takes in the baled recycled PET bottles from buy-back centers through the California Redemption Value program, which pays consumers a nickel for every PET bottle they redeem, and they bring in a lot: California’s recycling rate is around 90%. Global Plastics recycles approximately four million bottles a day, which are sorted by color and ground and washed to FDA standards to ensure clean recyclate. The company then pelletizes the material and extrudes the sheets for use in thermoforming.
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CASSELBERY, Fla. -- On Wednesday, the Casselberry Police Department released a sketch of the suspected rapist who kidnapped two Casselberry women last weekend.
Authorities found the 2006 silver Toyota Matrix driven by a suspected rapist.
Officers say the man stormed into a home at Stonecastle Apartments in Casselberry on Saturday, June 30, 2018.
He was armed with a knife and raped one of two women inside, police stated. He then made them drive to a Maitland Publix grocery store to get cash from an ATM.
A store employee called police and the man took off.
Investigators said the man is believed to have light-colored, curly, shoulder-length hair and some facial hair. He has a skinny to medium build and is about 6 feet tall.
He was last seen wearing a blue baseball hat, blue long-sleeved shirt and green shorts.
During the incident, he was not wearing shoes.
Anyone with information about the case is asked to call Casselberry Police at 407-262-7616 ext. 1056 or Crimeline at 1-800-423-TIPS.
Franklin, Ohio, just up the road in Warren County, is the home of the annual Hog Jam Music Festival, this year happening on August 25 & 26.
One of the performers and organizers, Johnny Dread, previews the event, the food, and some of the musicians already on board with Elaine Diehl.
TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – A vigil was held Thursday night at Russell Sage College in Troy, to honor the victims of the Parkland school shooting.
Students and faculty spoke, reading off the names of each victim of the shooting, saying a little bit about them, and lighting a candle in their honor.
Afterwards, one student addressed the gun control debate head on.
“The laws do not reflect what we want right now as the younger generation until it’s fixed,” said Emily Taylor, senior Public Policy major at Russell Sage.
National demonstrations have been scheduled by students across the country, for March 24th and April 20th, the 19th anniversary of the Columbine High School Shooting.
In this Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017 photo, trapper Brian Wood holds an iguana he caught behind a condominium in Sunny Isles Beach, Fla. Wood primarily hunts alligators and tans their skins for luxury leather goods, but he's received so many calls from homeowners seeking help with iguanas in the last several years that he created a pest control business called Iguana Catchers.
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An employee has been seriously injured in an explosion at a pyrotechnics plant in southwest Missouri.
KSPR-TV reports that a fire subsequently broke out Tuesday at the AM Pyrotechnics plant in Pleasant Hope, which supplies big fireworks shows.
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Fire Protection District Fire Chief Jake Agee says there was a report of a loud explosion and by the time firefighters arrived, more explosions had taken place.
Firefighters said most of the workers left the building before the fire, but one person remained inside.
Agee says the woman was removed from the building with serious injuries and flown to a hospital.
Agee says several fire departments responded to the blaze and that the cause of the explosion is under investigation.
Authorities in Sierra Leone say at least 21 people are dead amid heavy flooding.
Storms swept through the capital of Freetown early Monday, flooding downtown streets and creating mudslides in hilly areas.
Sierra Leone's national television broadcaster interrupted regular programming to show scenes of people digging through mud to retrieve the dead bodies of loved ones.
Officials said military personnel have been deployed to help in the rescue operation currently ongoing.
Deputy Information Minister Cornelius Deveaux said officials are still trying to compile casualty figures.
Many of the impoverished areas of Sierra Leone's capital are close to sea level and have poor drainage systems, exacerbating flooding during this West African country's rainy season.
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ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) - The creditors of Croatian retail and food company Agrokor have voted to approve a settlement deal that includes giving two Russian banks a more than 46-percent share in the country's biggest firm.
The vote by some 450 creditor representatives in favor of the deal was held Wednesday in a sports hall in Zagreb. Some 80 percent voted in favor of the deal that avoids bankruptcy for Agrokor, the largest company in the Balkans with 60,000 employees.
The company, which accounts for 15 percent of EU-member Croatia's GDP, collapsed under the weight of 8 billion euros ($9 billion) in debt, including a disputed sum owed to two Russian state-run banks, Sberbank and VTB.
Francees signed an international free agent contract with the White Sox on Monday, James Fegan of The Athletic Chicago reports.
The 17-year-old infielder from Aruba stands at just 6-foot-0, 170 pounds. He has a hitch in his swing, but he gets his hands to the ball quickly and makes the ball jump off his bat when he's on time. Francees also has an accurate throwing arm that scouts think will play up best at second base. He has plenty of time to fill out his thin frame, which could make his already appealing bat even better.
The Predators traded O'Brien to the Stars on Saturday, with forward Mark McNeill going the other way.
It's already been determined that O'Brien will start out with AHL Texas. He hasn't played in an NHL game since the Ducks originally took him in the fourth round (108th overall) of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft, but the Stars' Achilles heel had been suspect play on the blue line before shoring up that area this season, and O'Brien should serve as a nice organizational depth option in case the defensive corps gets ravaged by injuries.
Austin Eggleston, 15, was told in a life-changing moment by his doctor, dressed as Chewbacca, that he’s getting a heart transplant.
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Danny DeVito stars as a red M&M in this commercial for the popular candy treat. (Photo: Deseret News Hive)
It seems the only way to keep people from eating M&M's is to transform them into Danny DeVito, or something along those lines.
In the M&M's Super Bowl LII commercial, "Red" -- as the candy's marketing people have named the recurring red-shelled sweet -- has his wish granted to be human... enter Danny DeVito.
Have you ever wanted to swim in a pool of chocolate? Eat your heart out! https://t.co/zJwpH2lSlA#MMSuperBowlLII#SBLII#ad — Danny DeVito (@DannyDeVito) February 2, 2018
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Having added, through nationalization, an entirely new layer of politics to an already overly political project, it could well ensure that Trans Mountain never gets built
Amazon's Easter deals are throwing up a range of discounts and if you've been waiting for an Alexa-compatible smart plug, then now's the time to buy.
The TP-Link HS100 smart plug is Alexa-compatible, meaning you can control it by voice via your Echo. Normally it will cost you about £26, but it's now down to just £17.99.
The TP-Link HS100 smart plug works with both Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, making it an easy addition to those smart homes. You'll be able to use it to control specific devices - such as a side light - making on and off functions more seamless.
That might be via direct voice control through your Amazon Echo or Google Home, or part of an automated schedule or group you've setup via one of those platforms.
Smart plugs are always useful, and you have just 24 hours to snap up this bargain.
Officers with the Fuquay-Varina Police Department are looking for a man they say shot a woman in the leg and threw her from a vehicle Monday evening.
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According to a tweet from the police department, officers are looking for Rayshone McNeil, who is believed to be in a black BMW with North Carolina tag PFF5192.
On Tuesday, officials located McNeil's car, but he remains on the loose.
Authorities said McNeil shot his girlfriend in the leg and threw her from a vehicle near Walapai and Sippihaw Oaks Drives just before 6 p.m.
Anyone with information about the incident, or the whereabouts of McNeil, is asked to call police at 919-552-3191.
Two sent to hospital following a collision on Highway 97 near Peachland
A four vehicle collision has partially shut down Highway 97 at the bottom of Drought Hill.
Crash in Peachland near #Okanagan Connector. No major injuries, four vehicles involved, two to hospital for observation. Car upside down in ditch. pic.twitter.com/5hP2S3TAJd — Dustin Godfrey 📰 (@dustinrgodfrey) February 3, 2018
The crash happened sometime before 7 p.m. causing a back up in traffic along the highway.
Two people involved in the incident were taken to hospital.
One vehicle is reported to be upside down in a ditch.
Traffic is moving through single alternating lanes and a detour around Highway 97 is available.
Emergency crews are clearing the scene and Highway 97 should reopen within the hour.
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The first family welcomed children to the White House for the annual Easter Egg Roll; The 121st Boston Marathon included the first woman to officially run the race 50 years ago
Streets are closed and spectators of all ages are gathering ahead of the annual Anzac Day march in Adelaide.
Veterans wearing medals and bearing flags have taken up position in the starting area in preparation for the event to begin.
The commemorative march will start at 9.30am from the South Australian National War Memorial and turn right onto King William Rd.
Veterans, serving personnel and descendants will be split into 20 groups, depending on where and when they, or a relative, served.
This year, for the first time, women's service groups will march consecutively as part of the By The Left campaign, which aims to raise the profile of female veterans.
The Cross of Sacrifice Ceremony will take place after the march, upon the arrival of Governor Hieu Van Le, and the public will be invited to the Torrens Parade Ground for entertainment including the traditional wartime game two-up.
TULSA, Okla. - A beloved midtown Tulsa owl has died.
According to Barred Owls of Midtown Tulsa Facebook page, Sofie had a liver condition that was the cause of death. She also had two pellets and one B.B. in her where she had been previously shot.
Barred Owls are protected under federal law, and the group has contacted the game warden to file a report.
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The Nemaha County Sheriff’s Office received a report of criminal damage to property in Centralia. A pickup parked at 202 Railroad Street was damaged, late June 23rd or early June 24th, and fuel cards and several other items were reported stolen, amounting to over $10,000.
MOSCOW (Sputnik) — According to Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA), the militants attacked al-Hamadaniyeh neighborhood in Aleppo city on Tuesday night. Two children were among those who were injured due to the attack, the media outlet said, adding that some houses were damaged.
The shelling carried out by the militants is yet another violation of the memorandum on de-escalation zones in Syria, the news agency noted.
In May, Russia, Turkey and Iran signed the memorandum on the establishment of safe zones in the country as part of the Astana talks on Syrian settlement. The four zones include the northwestern Idlib province and parts of the neighboring Latakia, Hama and Aleppo, the north of the central Homs province, Eastern Ghouta near Damascus, as well as southern Daraa and Quneitra regions.
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PARRY SOUND – Nearly 60 charges were laid by members of the West Parry Sound OPP during the Canada Day long weekend.
Police officers focused on the Big 4, which included impaired drivers, distracted drivers, speeding, and failure to wear seatbelts.
The charges laid were as follows:
• 29 speeding charges
The News and Documentary Emmy Awards were presented at a ceremony at Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall in New York City. In this event Sharmeen’s short documentary ‘A Girl in the River: The Price of Forgiveness’ which tells the tale of honor killing in depth, received nominations in three categories: ‘Best Documentary’, ‘Outstanding Short Documentary’ and ‘Outstanding Music and Sound’. However came out as a winner in the ‘Best Documentary’ category.
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The Knicks continue to host workouts for draft prospects-UNC's Justin Jackson, Louisville's Jaylen Johnson, Oregon's Dillon Brooks and Wisconsin's Nigel Hayes all made the trip to Tarrytown for a session of Zen Master-style pivot practice and odd existentialist slogan shouting. The biggest name on that list is Justin Jackson.
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Neymar left Barcelona to pursue a new challenge in Ligue 1 with Paris Saint-Germain in August, touching down at the Parc des Princes for a huge £200million.
As his Nou Camp career wound down, reports emerged saying Messi had done everything to try and tempt the Brazil international into continuing in Catalonia.
However, despite the two players being close on and off the pitch, the Argentina international was unable to convince his fellow South American into staying.
And Spanish outlet Diario Gol claims the pair were so close that Neymar invited Messi to a party hosted by Real Madrid defender Marcelo in April.
At the time, both Barcelona and Real were fighting it out for the La Liga title.
Fire destroys garage in Elgin
At 7:34 p.m. Sunday fire crews responded to the 200 block of South McLean Boulevard for a report of a possible house fire in northwest suburban Elgin. | Elgin Fire Department
A fire destroyed a garage Sunday night in northwest suburban Elgin.
At 7:34 p.m., crews responded to the 200 block of South McLean Boulevard for a report of a possible house fire, according to a statement from the Elgin Fire Department.
Crews located a garage fire, the statement said. Additional fire companies were called to assist and the blaze was quickly extinguished.
The garage was the only building on the property, fire said.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
In this courtroom sketch, Duty counsel Georgia Koulis, from left, Alek Minassian, Justice of the Peace Stephen Waisberg, and Crown prosecutor Joe Callaghan appear in court in Toronto on Tuesday, April 24, 2018. Alek Minassian, who plowed a van into a crowded Toronto sidewalk, was ordered held Tuesday on 10 counts of murder and 13 of attempted murder. The Canadian Press via AP Alexandra Newbould
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) " Puerto Rico's new governor has been sworn in as the U.S. territory prepares for what many believe will be new austerity measures and a renewed push for statehood to haul the island out of a deep economic crisis.
Ricardo Rossello was sworn in Monday and proposed several measures aimed at alleviating the crisis. Among them is a proposal to hold a referendum that would ask voters whether they prefer statehood or independence.
Rossello also aims to boost public-private partnerships and use that revenue to save a retirement system that faces a $40 billion deficit. Rossello has pledged to work closely with a federal control board that U.S. Congress created to oversee Puerto Rico's finances. He said he supports negotiations with creditors to help restructure a nearly $70 billion public debt.
House Speaker Welcomes Resignation Of National Security Adviser Flynn
House Speaker Paul Ryan welcomed the resignation of national security adviser Michael Flynn, but many lawmakers have unanswered questions about contacts between the Trump team and Russia.
Tune in to WMBF News Thursday at 6 p.m. and Friday at 6 a.m. for the latest suspects from the Horry County Sheriff's Office.
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Police are looking for two suspects who allegedly stole a PlayStation from a home. (Source: Horry County Police Department)
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) – Horry County police are searching for two suspects who reportedly broke into an area home and stole a video game system.
According to a post on the Horry County Police Department’s Facebook, the thieves made off with a child’s PlayStation system and then pawned it for Madden football game.
Officers were able to retrieve the PlayStation, and are now trying to identify the alleged thieves.
Anyone with information is asked to call the HCPD at (843) 915-8477.
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It's time to get out your walking shoes and purple shirt! We're talking about the PurpleStride 5K Walk/Run, and Channel 2 is thrilled to be a part of it, and our our Deborah Takahara will emcee the event. Erin Cell, the Media Relations Chair, and Kathleen Ward, a pancreatic cancer survivor, joined us this morning with more information.
The PurpleStride 5K Run and Walk is Sunday, June 25th at Washington Park. You can register at KWGN.com/Community
JOIN US IN THE DELMAR LOOP ON JUNE 21-23 AS WE CELEBRATE THE ARTS!
-Pianos in The Loop throughout June
-Make Music Day – June 21 (Thursday)
-Chalk The Loop – June 23 (Saturday) 10am to 4pm
-Sign up for Chalk the Loop and compete to win a cash prize – or just come draw
-Visit our Kids Only Chalkland zone! Facepainting, special chalk fun, and more. From 10am to 1pm
-Gallery Walk
-Concerts
-Culinary Events at Midtown Farmers Market
-Sidewalk Activities
-Spoken Work
-and so much more!
Animals at Bearizona enjoy frozen birthday treats for the park’s 8th anniversary May 22. Bears enjoyed frozen birthday cakes with apples and orange
slices. A three-day-old baby Bighorn sheep follows its mother and a badger enjoys a meat pinata.
HAMPTON, Ga. (AP) Kyle Busch won the pole for the second race of the NASCAR Monster Energy Cup season, edging Ryan Newman in a close battle at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
Busch overcame handling problems in the first two rounds of qualifying Friday to win the pole with a lap of 184.652 mph in the third round. Busch beat Newman’s 184.419 mph. Kevin Harvick qualified third.
Busch won his 28th career pole, and his first at Atlanta.
Rookie Darrell ”Bubba” Wallace Jr., who finished second last week in the Daytona 500, qualified 19th.
Defending NASCAR Cup champion Martin Truex will start last in the 36-car field. His car did not pass inspection.
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WAMEGO, Kan. (KSNT) – A 6-year-old in Wamego got a big surprise when his father, a soldier at Fort Riley, showed up at school after returning home from an overseas deployment.
Michelle Kennedy shared with KSNT News the video of her husband Jeffrey Kennedy surprising their son Connor last Wednesday at Central Elementary School.
Michelle said her husband is a Black Hawk pilot and was returning home from Afghanistan after an 8-month deployment. She said her husband has been in the United States Army for almost 18 years and has been deployed to Afghanistan three times and once to Iraq.
“Jeff has been deployed a lot during Connor’s life,” said Michelle. “I actually gave birth two weeks after he left for his first 12-month deployment to Afghanistan in 2010.
Michelle said with Connor being older this time around, it was definitely the hardest deployment for him.
“He and his dad are very close and he missed him so much,” she said.
More than 7,000 people enjoyed the best of Bavarian beer and the odd Bratwurst at Oktoberfest at the weekend.
Thousands of pints were sunk as Gadebridge Park played host to the increasingly popular German festivities.
Chicago video blogger fatally shot after club visit
CHICAGO (AP) — The founder of a YouTube website that features Chicago musical talent was shot to death as he drove along a downtown street.
Authorities say 30-year-old Zack Stoner was shot in the head and neck early Wednesday by bullets fired from another car. He was pronounced dead three hours later at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
Chicago police say no one is in custody.
Stoner was known for interviewing young Chicago rappers and posting them on his YouTube channel, zacktv1. The site lists 176,146 subscribers.
Stone described himself on his twitter account as the "best interviewer in the world," who took his faith in God and his camera in "some of the most dangerous hoods in America."
According to authorities, Stoner left a rap concert just before he was shot.
Gilbert (hamstring) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Gilbert tested the injury as he participated fully in practice Wednesday but apparently hasn't shown the necessary progress at this point. Chris Hubbard is set to make his third consecutive start at right tackle since Gilbert suffered the injury against the Vikings in Week 2.
New Zealand squash players Paul Coll and Joelle King have been seeded second in their respective singles draws for next month's Commonwealth Games.
King is currently ranked seventh in the world but will chase a gold medal in the Gold Coast.
King came away with a bronze medal at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games in 2014.
Aaron Carter is heading home.
After entering a treatment center in September to work on his health and wellness, the "I Want Candy" singer is leaving the facility and heading home to Florida, E! News has learned.
"Aaron has left the facility where he has been working on his wellness," his rep Steve Honig stated. "Several legal and personal matters arose that required his immediate in person attention. He is still very much committed to his wellness and will be continually working toward being the best possible person."
Carter's rep did not disclose further details regarding his client's "legal and personal matters."
In this May 28, 2018, photo, President Donald Trump speaks during a Memorial Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va. Trump on Tuesday seized on an error by liberal activists who tweeted photos of young-looking immigrants at the U.S.-Mexico border in steel cages and blamed the current administration for separating immigrant children from their parents. The photos were taken by The Associated Press in 2014, when President Barack Obama was in office. The photo captions reference children who crossed the border as unaccompanied minors. Evan Vucci AP Photo
Please remember in your prayers Brenda Magnuson, wife of alum Colin Jorgenson and current student Cole Jorgenson. She died on Jan. 27.
Mass of Christian Burial Saturday is scheduled for 11 a.m. on Saturday, with visitation beginning at 9 a.m. at the Church of the Sacred Heart, 4087 West Broadway, Robbinsdale. Interment Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.
Read her obituary here.
EAST AURORA, N.Y., Feb. 02, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Moog Inc. (NYSE:MOG.A) (NYSE:MOG.B) announced today that John Scannell, Chairman and CEO, and Don Fishback, CFO, will present at the 39th Annual Cowen & Co. Aerospace and Defense Conference on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at 10:45 a.m. ET.
Listeners can access the audio live over the Internet at http://www.moog.com/investors/communications/. Please allow 15 minutes prior to the start of the meeting to download and install any necessary audio software. The audio will be archived on our website for 30 days.
Moog Inc. is a worldwide designer, manufacturer, and integrator of precision control components and systems. Moog’s high-performance systems control military and commercial aircraft, satellites and space vehicles, launch vehicles, missiles, automated industrial machinery, wind energy, marine and medical equipment.
Additional information about the company can be found at www.moog.com.
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FRANKFURT May 3 German lighting group Osram wants to finish restructuring its LSS lighting-services unit before considering further options for the business, its chief executive told analysts on Wednesday.
"I think we create more value if we lead the turnaround and then we are thinking about the strategic options," Olaf Berlien said when asked on a call whether Osram was the right owner for the business.
LSS has a target to reach 8 percent profitability but may only achieve breakeven next year instead of this fiscal year to end-September as planned, due to weakness in the United States, executives said earlier. (Reporting by Georgina Prodhan; Editing by Edward Taylor)
Avalena and Jack LeClair dance Saturday at the Fifth Annual Almond Blossom Ball held by Whittenberg Country School at the Ridgeway Park Recreation Hall. Red Bluff >> The Almond Blossom Ball celebrated its fifth year on Saturday with a small crowd filling almost every inch of the Ridgeway Park Recreation Hall.
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(AP) – The head of the Ukrainian Security Service says investigators have identified a Ukrainian citizen who allegedly was paid $40,000 by the Russian security service to organize and carry out the killing of an exiled Russian journalist.
Vasyl Gritsak announced at a news conference Wednesday that the security agency and police had solved Arkady Babchenko’s slaying, which turned out to have been faked. To the applause and gasps of the press, Babchenko took the floor at the news conference and apologized to the friends and family who mourned for him and were unaware of the plan.
Kiev and national police had said Babchenko, a strong critic of the Kremlin, was shot multiple times in the back at his apartment building on Tuesday and found there bleeding by his wife. Before ushering Babchenko into the room, Gritsak said the Ukrainian allegedly recruited by Russian agents to kill the reporter had hired an acquaintance to be the gunman.
Aston Villa accept Middlesbrough's £6m bid for striker Rudy Gestede, who is now discussing personal terms.
Middlesbrough have reportedly had a £6m bid accepted by Aston Villa for striker Rudy Gestede.
The Frenchman has started just eight Championship games for the Midlands outfit this season, but has been linked with a host of Premier League clubs of late.
Boro became the frontrunners for Gestede's signature, and according to Sky Sports News, a fee has been agreed with Villa.
It is understood that personal terms with Gestede, who joined Villa from Blackburn Rovers in 2015, are being discussed.
The forward has scored four goals in 18 appearances for Villa this season.
News selected on topics and regions - oil and gas, business, politics, IT, the South Caucasus, the Caspian Sea region, Central Asia Ranking of the Azerbaijani banking sector Baku, Azerbaijan, Apr. 17 By Fatih Karimov - Trend: A delegation from the Central Bank of Iran will visit the US to take part at the 2017 Spring Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund . The CBI delegation will attended the upcoming meetings which will be held in Washington, DC from April 21 to 23, the CBI said Apr. 17. The spring meetings of the World Bank Group and the IMF bring together economy ministers, governors of central banks and civil society organizations to discuss among others global economic affairs.
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Feb 13 Gilead Sciences Inc :
* Gilead announces findings from new preclinical study evaluating novel class of HIV Capsid inhibitors
* Gilead Sciences - to evaluate selected development candidate in IND-enabling toxicology studies and begin phase 1 clinical trials in 2018 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Congressional Republicans claim in a now-declassified memo that the FBI relied “extensively” on information from a politically motivated source to drum up dirt on Donald Trump during his 2016 campaign.
The White House released the memo Friday, despite requests by the FBI and the Dept. of Justice to keep it secret.
Congressman Chris Collins (R-Clarence) stopped by News 4 Friday to discuss the memo’s contents.
Mainly dry with some clear spells overnight, especially across western parts of the UK. For eastern areas it will become increasingly cloudy with occasional showers of rain or sleet. It will turn icy for many, especially under clear skies.
A frosty start on Tuesday. Many places remaining dry with sunny periods, especially in the west. Cloudier in the east with isolated showers of sleet or rain. Breezy in the southeast. Milder.
Wednesday, windy with rain in north, drier further south with lighter winds. Turning increasingly unsettled across all areas through Thursday and Friday with rain or showers and windy at times.
Rock star looks run in the family!
Beatles icon Paul McCartney was spotted out and about in the Hamptons on Saturday, shopping with his stepson, Arlen Blakeman.
WATCH: Paul McCartney Talks Collaborating With 'Crazy' Kanye West
Arlen, who is the 25-year-old son of McCartney's wife, Nancy Shevell, was all smiles during the outing, sporting a red-and-white Metallica hoodie with brown shorts and white sneakers.
McCartney also opted for a casual ensemble, donning a white jacket over a bright orange T-shirt, which he paired with black slacks, olive green shoes and a blue baseball cap.
McCartney, 75, and Shevell, 57, started dating in November 2007 and said "I do" in 2011. The lovebirds will be celebrating their sixth wedding anniversary in October. McCartney has five kids of his own -- Heather, 54, Mary, 47, Stella, 45, James, 39, and Beatrice, 13, from his previous marriages.
WATCH: Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr Reunite for Beatles Documentary London Premiere
More than 100 phony replica Super Bowl rings found
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Federal authorities say they have intercepted a shipment of 108 phony replica Super Bowl rings representing many past champion teams, including the Philadelphia Eagles.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials say the rings were found in an express consignment parcel that arrived June 18 from Hong Kong marked as alloy rings.
Trade enforcement officers noted "poor craftsmanship" and detained the rings to verify their authenticity with the National Football League, the trademark holder.
Customs officials say the NFL confirmed that the rings were phony. Officials say an authorized replica of a Super Bowl ring can cost $10,000 but counterfeit ones are offered on the internet for $25.
April 5 Taser International Inc:
* Taser International is launching a new program to equip every police officer in America with a body camera and changing its name to Axon
* Taser International - will provide supporting hardware, software, data storage, training, and support to police departments free of cost for one year
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With just five races to go Lewis Hamilton’s dreams of a fourth world championship are well on course ahead of this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix.
The Brit is enjoying a 34 point lead at the top of the drivers’ standings ahead of title rival Sebastian Vettel having won two of the last three grands prix
As the Formula One Circus arrives at Suzuka, follow all the qualifying action as it happens.
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Feb 14 CAE Inc
* CAE reports third quarter fiscal 2017 results
* Q3 earnings per share c$0.25 from continuing operations
* Q3 revenue c$682.7 million versus I/B/E/S view c$666.7 million
* Q3 earnings per share view c$0.23 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Q3 earnings per share c$0.26 excluding items
* CAE inc - CAE continues to expect revenue and operating income growth in all segments in fiscal year 2017
* CAE Inc - expects level of total capital expenditures in fiscal 2017 to remain relatively stable with prior year ($117.8 million)
* CAE Inc - company continues to expect modest growth in defence and now anticipates lower than expected growth in healthcare this year
* CAE Inc - $7.4 billion backlog at quarter-end
* CAE Inc- Q3 net income before specific items $0.26 per share Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury’s Housing Department will be accepting Section 8 waiting list applications from Monday, Oct. 9 through Friday, Oct. 13.
Anyone can apply, but upon receiving assistance, residents will have to live outside the city limits, according to CPPJ.
Those interested can apply at these times and locations:
Monday, Oct. 9
8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at First Church of God in Christ, Fellowship Hall, 621 S. Grand Ave., DeQuincy
Tuesday, Oct. 10 through Friday, Oct. 13
8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Allen P. August Multipurpose Annex Building, 2000 Moeling St., Lake Charles
For more information, you can contact the CPPJ's Housing Department at 337-721-4030.
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× Capitals complete comeback, win series against Blue Jackets 4-2
WASHINGTON– Despite being down 2-0 in the series, the Washington Capitals rebounded to win four straight games and take the first round series against the Columbus Blue Jackets.
The Capitals won Game Six in Columbus on Monday night by a score of 6-3.
Defenseman Dmitry Orlov opened the scoring in the first period, giving the Capitals a 1-0 lead.
After Columbus tied the game in the second period, F Alex Ovechkin scored two consecutive goals to give Washington a 3-1 lead heading to the third period.
Blue Jackets’ C Pierre Luc-Dubois brought the game closer as he scored a goal earlier in the third period, but two straight Washington Capitals’ goals would put the game out of reach.
Now, the Washington Capitals will face off against the Pittsburgh Penguins in the second round.
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Welcome to our live coverage of all the day's biggest stories, traffic and travel from across Cornwall on Saturday, February 3, 2018.
We'll be looking at all the traffic across the region's roads, including the A30 and A38, until this evening, so keep checking back to make sure you get wherever you're going as quickly and safely as possible.
We will of course also be breaking news as it happens and keeping an eye on the weather.
It's Jeff here until I hand over to the late team this evening.
If you've seen something going on and want us to check it out, or have a traffic update for us, please get in touch - tweet us at @CornwallLive or see our Facebook page.
TSU fans are celebrating but are focused on getting to work, preparing for their first March Madness matchups.The Tigers will play against North Carolina Central on Wednesday in Dayton, Ohio.Coach Mike Davis said the tournament is where miracles are made."It's always reward to be in a NCAA tournament. I'm not sure, I think this is my eighth, ninth time going. It's good, it's good to be in the tournament," Davis said. "March is always...you create miracles in March. A lot of things happen in March. Everybody who loves basketball, who don't like basketball will watch March Madness."
NEW YORK — Anita Pallenberg, a model and actress who served as a muse for The Rolling Stones, has died. She was 75.
A spokesperson for Keith Richards told The Associated Press that Pallenberg died Tuesday at St Richard's Hospital in the city of Chichester, located in southeast England. The cause of death was not revealed, but the statement released Wednesday said Pallenberg "had been ill for some time" and that her family was by her side.
Richards, the father of Pallenberg's children, said in a statement she was "a most remarkable woman. Always in my heart."
Pallenberg was born on April 6, 1942. She is survived by a son, a daughter and five grandchildren.
Regarding William McGurn’s “McCabe, the New ‘Deep Throat” (Main Street, April 17): As pertains to Andrew McCabe and my client, Mark Felt, more contrast than comparison is in order. Mr. McCabe strangled an appropriate FBI investigation for political purposes, then leaked for personal aggrandizement. Felt leaked to prevent the politically motivated shutdown of an appropriate investigation, keeping his identity secret for 30 years, while forsaking the millions he could have garnered.
Around June 21, 1972, FBI Acting Director...
HIGASHISHIRAKAWA, Japan — The Latest on a U.S. veteran returning a fallen Japanese soldier's flag to the man's relatives (all times local):
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A U.S. World War II veteran has returned to a fallen soldier's family a Japanese flag he took from the man's body 73 years ago.
Marvin Strombo knew the calligraphy-covered flag was more than a keepsake of the war. It was a treasure that would fill a void for the dead man's family.
The flag he handed over Tuesday to Sadao Yasue's siblings is the first trace of their brother. The Japanese authorities only gave them a wooden box containing a few rocks, a substitution for the remains that have never been returned.
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Sandra Lara, 29, shows her newborn, Isaiah Mateo Briones, to her son, Sebastian Briones, 3; and daughter, Isabella Briones, 5. Isaiah was the first baby born in 2017 in Victoria. Here are some of the most anticipated baby names of 2017, in order of popularity, according to BabyCenter.com users around the world.
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PA House Majority Whip, Rep. Bryan Cutler of Lancaster County Discusses the Current PA Budget Stalemate
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Press Conference With Lancaster County Sen. Scott Martin On Senate Resolution 174: Ban On Abortion Of Babies With Down Syndrome
NEW ORLEANS, La. — The Orange High School Marching Lion Band and Lionettes have been chosen to perform during the Sugar Bowl halftime tonight.
According to the district, the band spent its winter vacation in New Orleans, participating in the Sugar Bowl televised parade and touring the city.
The Auburn Tigers will play the Oklahoma Sooners at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome tonight. The game kicks off at 7:30 p.m.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – A woman was shot early Saturday during an incident of road rage, according to Metro Police.
The shooting occurred around 1 a.m. near the intersection of 17th Avenue and Church Street.
Police say the woman pulled over on the side of interstate 40 westbound near 46th Avenue and called for help.
When officers arrived they found her with a gunshot wound to her thigh.
The woman reportedly told police that a person inside a silver Jeep Grand Cherokee fired several shots into her car.
She was taken to Vanderbilt Medical Center for treatment with non life-threatening injuries.
No additional information about the shooting was immediately available.
April 12 Starcore International Mines Ltd
* Starcore international mines ltd- has repaid outstanding secured bonds in aggregate principal amount of cdn$4.5 million
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We are only one week away from the solar eclipse. For thousands of students at Johnson County Community College, it coincides with the start of class.
Savannah native Diane Palliser has lived in Paris since 1991, after marrying British artist Anthony Palliser. The couple comes back twice a year for extensive visits to Savannah.
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The Mounties have decided against laying charges in the Nova Scotia nursing home death of a 79-year-old man who was pushed by a female resident, fell down and injured his head. Gordon Birchell died on Oct. 29 last year, several days after the push and fall at the Ivy Meadows home in the Halifax suburb of Beaver Bank.
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Officials with the Sergeant Bluff-Luton School District are not commenting on the arrest of Superintendent Rod Earleywine on a charge of drunken driving.
Earleywine was arrested in Okoboji on Saturday, August 5 - about 10:30 at night - after failing a field sobriety test.
It followed an incident in which authorities say Earleywine turned into the path of another vehicle on Highway 71, failing to yield the right of way.
The arrest report says Earleywine said he had had two glasses of wine and part of a margarita that night.
Contacted Monday morning by KTIV, School board President Jeff Wright would not comment on Earleywine's arrest.
He said, quote -- "We are unable and unwilling to make a comment at this time because it is a personnel matter.
The School Board can't comment on personnel matters."
Earleywine is scheduled to be arraigned September 7 in Dickinson County Court.
April 17, 2007 - Blacksburg, Va. - A gunman massacred 32 people at Virginia Tech in the deadliest shooting rampage in modern U.S. history Monday, cutting down his victims in two attack two hours apart before the university could grasp what was happening and warn students.
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England's leading Test runscorer Alastair Cook wants to carry on playing for his country, but admits the selectors are "entitled" to drop him if he does not continue to score runs.
Cook has played 154 Tests, scored 12,028 runs, made 32 centuries - all England records - while he captained the side in 59 Tests between 2010 and 2016.
READ MORE:There must be a place for Test cricket - Cook
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Body-camera footage released by a North Carolina police department shows a man had his arms raised to his side just before officers fatally shot him last month.
The video was among five released Friday by Charlotte-Mecklenburg police.
Officers can be heard on the video yelling at Rueben Galindo to drop a gun they said he was holding in his left hand before shots were fired Sept. 6.
Days after the shooting, attorney George Laughrun told The Charlotte Observer that Galindo pointed the gun at Officer David Guerra before officers shot him outside his apartment building. Guerra and another officer are on administrative leave.
Alfie Evans, who is 23 months old, has a rare degenerative neurological condition which has not been definitively diagnosed.
His parents, Tom Evans and Kate James, have fought a legal battle to stop medics at Alder Hey Children's Hospital in Liverpool, from turning off his ventilator.
But Alfie's life support was switched off last night as doctors said there was nothing more that could be done following a lengthy legal battle.
Earlier today, Alfie's father Tom Evans said his son is breathing unassisted hours after the toddler's life support was turned off.
Ventilation was withdrawn after Alfie's parents lost the most recent appeal in a legal battle between his parents and health officials.
Protestors gathered outside Alder Hey Children's Hospital after judges approved plans for withdrawing treatment and bringing Alfie's life to an end against the wishes of his parents Tom, 21, and Kate James, 20.
The family are hoping to fly Alfie to Italy for further treatment as the legal battle continues.
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) - A Republican who hoped to unseat independent U.S. Sen. Angus King has lost his fight to stay on the ballot over allegations of invalid petition signatures.
Democratic Secretary of State Matt Dunlap on Tuesday invalidated enough of financial planner Max Linn’s signatures to prevent Linn from appearing on the June Republican primary ballot.
Linn’s spokesman said he’s disappointed in the findings. A Maine judge will hear arguments Wednesday.
Linn’s lawyer said some “hanky panky” led to the submission of fraudulent signatures.
Republican state Sen. Eric Brakey also is seeking King’s seat and would have faced off with Linn for the GOP nomination. He said too many of Linn’s signatures were duplicates or from deceased or unregistered voters.
Dunlap said Linn had 1,990 valid signatures, just shy of the 2,000 needed.
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Kelly discovers that Lt. John Lamarr is smarter than he lets on. So, she pushes Ed to consider him for a key leadership position on the ship.
The Astros will face off against the Los Angeles Dodgers for the title starting on Tuesday.
Kentucky Press News Service Three loans were recently approved by the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority at the June board meeting held in Frankfort. Paducah McCracken County Joint Sewer Agency, McCracken County The authority approved a federally assisted Fund A loan for $9.1 million to construct a 10 million-gallon combined sewer storage tank as the first phase of the Harrison Street project.
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A 1-15 record earned Browns top pick in April's NFL draft
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NEW YORK -- A 1-15 record earned the Cleveland Browns the top pick in April's NFL draft.
Since returning to the league as an expansion franchise in 1999, the Browns twice have used the No. 1 overall selection. In their first season, they chose Kentucky quarterback Tim Couch. The next year, they got Penn State defensive lineman Courtney Brown.
San Francisco (2-14) will pick second, followed by Chicago and Jacksonville, both 3-13.
The Rams (4-12), Jets and Chargers, both 5-11, Carolina (6-10), Cincinnati (6-9-1) and Buffalo (7-9) close out the top 10.
Only the draft positions for non-playoff qualifiers has been settled. Other spots will be determined by postseason results, with the Super Bowl winner choosing last regardless of record, and the Super Bowl loser going next to last in all rounds.
The draft will be April 27-29 in Philadelphia.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has voted 50-47 to confirm one of President Donald Trump’s nominees to serve on the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans.
Republicans used their majority to push Kyle Duncan’s confirmation through over the objections of Democratic lawmakers and liberal advocacy groups that described him as a conservative culture warrior.
Duncan was lead counsel in the Hobby Lobby case before the Supreme Court, which decided that some corporations can hold religious objections that allow them to opt out of a requirement to cover contraceptives for women.
Democrats questioned whether Duncan could be an impartial arbitrator given his work on various social issues.
Republican Sen. John Kennedy of Louisiana says some senators are confusing the role of the lawyer and client.
Friends, I have spent this Monday morning in a black hole. I've only just found the gumption to climb myself out.
It started with this, an old Australian ad for the Atari 2600 and it got worse and weirder from there.
Please join me on this journey. The journey of the weirdest Australian video game commercials I could find on YouTube.
I have a few favourites. The Intellivision ones are hard to beat and SEGA ads have NOT aged well. Also, Commodore 64 ads are Australia's greatest cultural export.
Enjoy
TDOT has announced the top five messages from its message board slogan competition.
The top 15 messages received over 8,000 votes. More than 2,000 entries were submitted.
The top five, in order of most votes, are:
Do your duty. Seatbelt your booty! Use your blinking blinker! Be Kind. Don't ride my behind. In a hurry? Shoulda left early. Slow down! We've upped our road safety, so up yours.
All of the winning messages will be put into rotation to run on TDOT's dynamic message signs throughout the year. There are 177 signs across the state.
TDOT Commissioner John Schroer said some submissions may still be seen on boards from time to time even if they did not win.
Copyright 2017 WSMV (Meredith Corporation). All rights reserved.
Out in L.A. for music’s biggest night, Gregg and Freddy spill about their Grammy adventure 2017!!
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Amendments slicing through the red tape for trade and business licenses were approved in the LA on Friday. According to Commerce Minister, Hon. Joey Hew the amendments to the Trade and Business law removes more than 50% of requirements for the licenses, effectively making it more easy for Caymanian business owners to get a license. Minister Hew says the amendments also has an aspect many may not fully be aware of. ” Those with multiple location on board will now have the ability to licence them all and renew them all under one licence with different categories annually as it is now if you multiple location you have to have multiple licences that expire at multiple times.” The bill does not have a commencement date as it has not yet been gazetted
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Broadnax, the sister of the baby's father, said Peterkin apparently sent her the videos because the boy's father had a new girlfriend. Broadnax's older brother also lives in Virginia, but fathered a child with Janelle Peterkin, a 23-year-old woman who lives in Humble, Texas .
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Well…that escalated quickly, after 48 hours of mixed messages about support of National Security Adviser Mike Flynn, he officially resigned tonight over calls he made to the Russian Ambassador before Donald Trump’s inauguration. Flynn is now the 3rd official with Russian ties to resign from the administration – what does it mean from here? Our all-star political analysts Brianna Keilar (CNN) and Carla Marinucci (Politico) join us. Plus, Congressman Mike Thompson is back, and he’s calling for further investigations into the Trump Administration’s Russian ties. That and oh so much more ahead on The Drive!
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3:45 – Syracuse Pop Culture Professor Robert Thompson
4:05 – Warriors Radio Play by Play Man Tim Roye
4:20 – Carla Marinucci (Politico)
4:40 – Local Political Analyst Pete Foppiano
4:50 – Congressman Mike Thompson
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The last name “Shell” carries a lot of weight in Oakland. Over the course of a 14-year career from 1968-82, left tackle Art Shell became a legend in Raider nation,...
Baku. 16 January. REPORT.AZ/ New joint project of Scientific and Methodical Center of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences (ANAS) – the publication “Karabakh Myths” has been released in Azerbaijani, Russian and English languages.
Report was informed in information and public relation department of the ministry.
The ministry says they released publication to secure intangible cultural heritage and national customs, to strengthen respect to national moral values, to prove rich folklore of Karabakh.
Legends and narrations collected from the month of residents of Karabakh and neighboring districts, their world outlook, various mythological characters were reflected in the publication and motives of postcards feature narrations.
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — A forest protection ranger, a military police officer and a conservation worker have been killed in an ambush in northeastern Cambodia where illegal logging and smuggling are rife.
Keo Sopheak, a senior environmental official in Mondulkiri province, said the three-person team was attacked late Tuesday afternoon after patrolling in the Keo Siema wildlife conservation sanctuary. The dead civilian was a Cambodian employee of the New York-based Wildlife Conservation Society.
Keo Sopheak said the conservation team had confiscated chainsaws and motorcycles from some Vietnamese logging illegally.
But the official said the team was returning from their patrol when they were attacked and killed by Cambodian security forces, who are known to collaborate with illegal loggers who smuggle the wood to neighboring Vietnam.
Further circumstances of their deaths were not immediately clear.
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CLEVELAND - Very slow-moving thunderstorms developed In Erie County and slowly moved across Lorain, Medina, Cuyahoga and Summit Counties. The red areas below had Doppler rainfall estimates of 2″ or more.
This cluster essentially fell apart after the sun set. Much of the rest of the night should remain quiet, warm, and humid.
The next approaching cluster of thunderstorms may increase the number of backyards that experience a passing thunderstorm Thursday afternoon.
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May 3 Hanover Insurance Group Inc
* Net premiums written were $362.1 million in quarter, up 7.4% from prior-year quarter
* first quarter net income of $1.05 per diluted share; operating income(1) of $0.95 per diluted share; first quarter combined ratio of 99.5%, including catastrophe impact of 7.1 points
* Q1 operating earnings per share $0.95
* Q1 earnings per share $1.05
* Q1 earnings per share view $1.73 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
March 19 (Reuters) - Eloxx Pharmaceuticals Inc:
* ELOXX PHARMACEUTICALS REPORTS FULL YEAR 2017 FINANCIAL AND OPERATING RESULTS AND PROVIDES BUSINESS UPDATE Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Buffalo police have made an arrest following a stabbing that occurred Sunday night.
The “domestic related” incident happened on the 200 block of Laurel St., police say.
Police have not released the name of the person who was arrested.
By Abby Hassler
Beyoncé and Jay Z rule the musical world and are one the most famous couples on earth. Though the two have collaborated on multiple tracks, you’ve never heard them together quite like this.
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A 19-year-old producer, Amorphous, created a project he calls Bey-Z, which takes instrumentals from Jay Z’s musical catalog and infuses them with Beyoncé’s killer vocals. The results are magical.
“I was playing one of Jay’s tracks in the car,” Aamorphous told Complex, “and I started to sing ‘Formation’ over the beat. I immediately rushed home as I knew that I had something interesting on my hands and got to working. I completed it in several minutes, adding some small production elements of my own… I [tried] to find songs that worked together lyrically in some aspects but truly complimented each other.”
Listen to a preview of “Bey-Z” below and check out the whole thing on Bandcamp.
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A clean-up operation is underway after a lorry shed its load on a road in Sheffield this morning.
Sheffield Council said a team has been sent to Walker Street - between Derek Dooley Way and Spital Hill - to deal with the incident.
Kayla Shermeta from the Oakville & Milton Humane Society joined us this Monday with another adoptable pet.
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The Philadelphia 76ers are finally on the up and up, but it was an excruciating, years-long climb out of basketball futility for both the team and its fan base that was the culmination of former GM Sam Hinkie’s controversial rebuilding efforts.
After Hinkie was deposed, Joel Emiid — the spiritual centerpiece of that philosophical endeavor — threw his support behind the fired executive by nicknaming himself “The Process” in honor of the now-iconic axiom that became Hinkie’s calling card during his tenure in Philadelphia.
On Tuesday, Embiid opened up about his relationship with Hinkie, saying that the two remain in contact and that he can’t help but feel somewhat responsible for his ultimately ill-fated run as the organization’s general manager.
Heidi Nelson of Detroit Lakes recently graduated summa cum laude from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, Minn., with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology.
News selected on topics and regions - oil and gas, business, politics, IT, the South Caucasus, the Caspian Sea region, Central Asia Ranking of the Azerbaijani banking sector Over the past 24 hours, Armenia's armed forces have 120 times violated the ceasefire along the line of contact between Azerbaijani and Armenian troops, said Azerbaijan's Defense Ministry April 16. The Azerbaijani army positions in Kamarli, Gaymagli, Gushchu Ayrim villages and on the nameless heights of the Gazakh district underwent fire from the Armenian army positions located on the nameless heights of the Ijevan district and in Barekamavan, Voskevan villages of the Noyemberyan district of Armenia.
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The time-lapse video was released of the team at the Field Museum in Chicago assembling a cast of the biggest dinosaur ever discovered. Máximo is a Patagotitan mayorum, a giant, long-necked herbivore from Argentina. He is 122 feet long and takes up a third of the main hall in the museum. Visitors can touch the display and even walk under it.
The Senator representing Bauchi Central Senatorial District, Hamman Misau, has opened a can worms against the Inspector General of Police, Idris Kpotun Ibrahim. The President and cabinet members were shocked by the issues raised by the minister. Of s...
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ST. LOUIS – St. Louis firefighters responded to a salvage yard fire in the North Riverfront neighborhood late Monday afternoon.
The fire started around 4:15 p.m. at Riverside Salvage in the 100 block of Humboldt Avenue. Captain Garon Mosby, a spokesman for the St. Louis Fire Department, said the fire ignited as employees were working drain fuel from one of the salvaged vehicles. Gusty winds of up to 40 miles an hour helped the fire spread.
The fire quickly spread from vehicle to vehicle in the junkyard, even jumping to a propane tank.
No injuries were reported.
Yesterday, Kim Kardashian dropped by Kylie Jenner's New York pop-up shop. You might think she was there to show support for her sister, but she was really there to encourage ... SHOPLIFTING!!!
She stole a bunch of the "Head Over Heels" shade, and handed them out in the spirit of Valentine's Day.
Wow, truly a modern-day Robin Hood.
But ... is this an act of goodwill? Or is it yet another attempt to sabotage her sister's income? Last spring, when Kylie first debuted her cosmetics line, Kim visited the lip kit factory and mischievously announced that she was going to give all the inventory away for free.
OK, sure, fine. This is probably all in good fun and definitely not a malicious act of power to show Kylie who is really the boss. As a committed journalist, I am on the edge of my seat as I anticipate Kylie's reaction. I will update you accordingly.
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Given his penchant toward brutal honesty, spiced up with a healthy dose of insatiable wit, it’s not difficult to see why Stanley was named“Best Chicago Stand-up Comedian” in a Peoples Choice poll done by the Chicago Reader and ranked in the top 10 of the best comedians in Chicago by a poll on Comedy.com.
USA's Morgan Hurd wins gold in the women's all-around final at her first World Championships, with Canada's Elsabeth Black claiming silver, Elena Eremina of Russia in bronze and Britain's Olympic floor bronze medallist Amy Tinkler finishing 17th.
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Jason O’Mara has joined the cast of Amazon’s flagship drama series The Man In the High Castle as a new series regular for the upcoming third season.
On the show, from Scott Free Prods., Irish-born O’Mara will play the rugged Wyatt Price, a new male lead character opposite Alexa Davalos, Rupert Evans and Rufus Sewell. Fleeing the war in Europe, Price’s family immigrated to New York from Ireland as refugees, then fled west again ahead of the Nazi invasion. Like most in the Neutral Zone, he’s learned to survive as a hustler, trading in various black market goods and services. But he’s more than just a survivor – he believes in what America was and what the Neutral Zone still is – a melting pot worth saving.
O’Mara has toplined such series as ABC’s Life On Mars, Fox’s Terra Nova, CBS’ Vegas and USA’s Complications. He most recently did a stint on ABC’s Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. O’Mara is repped by UTA and Jackoway Tyerman.
NEW YORK – An acclaimed trauma surgeon was found dead, with a knife in his chest, by his 11-year-old daughter Sunday in his Park Ave. apartment, the New York Daily News says citing police.
Investigators were treating the death of Dr. Dean Lorich as an apparent suicide, sources said.
“He was under some personal stress,” a police source said.
The surgeon was home with his daughter, police said, adding there were no signs of forced entry at the tony Upper East Side apartment at Park Ave. and E. 96th St.
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Moorhead’s South Park Wading Pool Hosts Annual Doggy Dip
All dogs were welcome to participate in the fun and owners had to pay $2.50 for their pet
MOORHEAD, Minn. — The summer is almost over but some of our furry friends are taking advantage of beautiful weather.
They are wagging their tails and splashing around at the South Park Wading Pool in Moorhead for their annual Doggy Dip.
Before closing the pool for the season, they clean out the water and let the dogs roam free.
All dogs were welcome to participate in the fun and owners had to pay $2.50 for their pet.
“The dogs seem a lot more social,” said Marissa Bettels, who attended this year’s event. “They have a little bit more fun because they’re not usually around other dogs. We have tons of people come from all over the place. I’ve had people say they are from Fargo just because their dogs love it.”
The event is happening until 7:30 pm for any dogs wearing a collar with ID tags, is properly licensed and vaccinated and in good health to swim.
For drinkers of my vintage our first taste of port came out of a big bottle worth about what we now consider bus fare.
It wasn’t made in Portugal, far from it, and Portuguese winemakers spent years seething over the use and abuse of the name of their signature liquid output by a multitude of foreign countries.
In 2013 Canadian vineyards agreed to stop using the term port to describe their fortified wines; choosing instead to go with the less geographically specific term tawny. (Just to add a bit of confusion, tawny is also used in Portugal to describe a variety of aged wines).
While my generation still struggles with the changeover, millennial-aged consumers only see port as Portuguese. Falling in love with all the sublime personalities the real stuff offers.
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Dear Colleagues:
This December, UIC will once again stage two commencement ceremonies on Saturday, December 16. A graduate level ceremony will be held at 9:00 a.m. and an undergraduate ceremony will follow at 2:00 p.m. Both ceremonies will be held at the UIC Pavilion.
You have been instrumental in our students’ achievements, and I hope you will join our university community, families, friends and partners as we celebrate this important milestone in the lives of our soon-to-be alumni. For more information please visit commencement.uic.edu. I look forward to celebrating our graduating students’ accomplishments with you.
Sincerely,
Michael D. Amiridis
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BOSTON (AP) — A former executive at a Massachusetts compounding pharmacy blamed for a national meningitis outbreak that killed 64 people in 2012 is headed for trial.
Barry Cadden is charged with 25 counts of murder and other offenses under federal racketeering laws.
His trial is scheduled to start Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Boston, with jury selection expected to get underway Friday.
Cadden was the co-founder and head pharmacist of the New England Compounding Center in Framingham.
Prosecutors say the center used expired ingredients and failed to follow cleanliness standards, resulting in tainted steroid injections. More than 750 people in 20 states fell ill in 2012, and 64 died.
Cadden pleaded not guilty and is free on bail. His lawyer has said that federal prosecutors overreached in charging him with murder.
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Animals first evolved to live exclusively on land about 370 million years ago – but on dozens of occasions since then land animals have gone back to exploiting the seas. That might be because the shallow seas around continents are so full of food that they proved an irresistible lure.
Some of the most spectacular species now living in the sea have land-living ancestors. Whales are descended from animals similar to deer, while walruses and seals evolved from animals a bit like modern otters.
What’s more, many land-dwelling …
New Delhi: Bollywood actor Randeep Hooda, who is known for breathtaking on-screen performances, has stunned his fans once again. This time, his recent social media picture is doing the magic.
Interestingly, the 40-year-old star can be seen donning a Sikh look in the image. Also, he is sharing the frame with veteran Dharmendra. Undoubtedly, the duo is looking amazing in the photograph.
""मैं जट यमला पगला दिवाना" my absolute favourite #Superstar #Dharmendra #JatPride #SonOfTheSoil #Happiness #LuckyMe," he tweeted along with the pic.
Well, it wouldn’t be wrong to say that the 'Sultan' hunk looks totally unrecognisable in the beautiful picture. Have a look:
On the cinema front, Randeep is currently working on his upcoming Bollywood film 'Battle of Saragarhi'. He will be seen essaying the role of Havaldar Ishar Singh in the movie.
The annual fundraiser for the Mica Mountain Riders Association was held on January 27th, raising over seventeen thousand dollars for the organization.
MMRA director Pierre Dion says, “The turnout was excellent, we had a full house. It will definitely help us achieve some of our goals.”
Mica Mountain is a popular recreation area for snowmobilers and other winter recreation activities and is located north of 100 Mile House. The riders association will use the proceeds to purchase a grader or plow truck to keep the 37 kilometer long road to the parking area cleared and safe to keep the Mica Mountain area accessible for all types of recreation.
Televangelist Pat Robertson is recovering after suffering an embolic stroke.
In an online news release, The Christian Broadcasting Network, which Robertson founded, says he was rushed to the nearest stroke center Friday after a family member recognized the onset of symptoms.
The release says that within minutes of receiving clot-busting drugs, Robertson was awake, responsive and able to move all his limbs.
The Virginia-based network says 87-year-old Robertson is alert and expected to make a full recovery.
In addition to founding The Christian Broadcasting Network, Robertson hosts its flagship show "The 700 Club."
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adidas x Hélas adidas Skateboarding collaborates with French skate brand Hélas to unveil its second limited edition collaboration.
Joey Ragali's "Crispy Cut" Video A minute of ripping from Joey Ragali for Pig wheels.
High Co. Welcomes Rodrigo Petersen Brazil's High Co. officially welcomes Rodrigo Petersen to their team with this rad edit. Check it out.
DLX Art Room Sh*t Show Recap The second Deluxe art room shit show went down in San Francisco in January. Check out the recap vid here.
‘Ai Manuahi specializes in pounded poi, fresh poi products and other wholesome Hawaiian foods such as Pūkele ‘ai, Pohā, Momona, Pālau, raw kalo and uala (sweet potato) and kalo poke. They will be a featured vendor at the Made in Hawaii festival, where you’ll be able to sample their delicious products.
Website: www.aimanuahi.com
Automaker on Monday said it will increase prices of its models by up to 4 per cent from January to partially offset the impact of rising input costs.
"The price increase is necessary due to several external factors, such as frequent fluctuations in commodity prices and rising input and freight costs," Executive Director - Marketing, Sales and Service, said in a statement.
The company has tried to minimise the impact on its customers by absorbing a large part of these incremental costs and capping the price hike to 4 per cent, Raina added.
The company said the price hike would apply to all products, including the recently launched new
"From an introductory price of Rs 7,31,200, is expected to see revision of up to Rs 30,000 across variants," it added.
currently sells a range of models, from hatchback Figo with price starting at Rs 4.8 lakh to iconic sports car Mustang priced at Rs 71.62 lakh (all prices ex-showroom Delhi).
RANTOUL — Early voting in Rantoul for the April 4 consolidated election will begin Friday, March 31, at the First United Methodist Church Gathering Place (steel building to the east of the church).
The church is located at 200 S. Century Blvd.
The hours of early voting will be:
Friday, March 31 — noon-5 p.m.
Saturday, April 1 — 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Sunday, April 2 — 1-4 p.m.
Monday, April 3 — 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Voting hours for the general election will be 6 a.m.-7 p.m.
Collins is dealing with an ankle injury and is considered questionable for Sunday's game against the Packers, Michael Cohen of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Collins was a full participant at practice throughout the week, so the questionable tag is likely precautionary at this point. Byron Bell is next up on the depth chart at right tackle should Collins be unable to play against the Packers.
It’s an exciting time in any young person’s life, going to primary school for the very first time.
Our photographers have been out capturing the Primary 1 classes at schools across the Linlithgow Gazette circulation area, and we present them here for everyone to enjoy.
Tiia Ohman and Satu Walden are TV and film fans from Finland who have travelled thousands of miles to recreate their favourite TV and filming locations. The friends use their iPad to replace the backdrop in their favourite film scenes with the real-life locations. The travel bloggers, both from Helsinki, have crossed the USA, Iceland and Northern Ireland to bring characters to life.
Fangirl Quest has over 21.500 followers on Instagram and counting.
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South Africa - - - Responding to media inquiries around claims made by GFSA, SAGA's board has issued the following statement: SAGA has studied the undated Media Release of Gun Free South Africa - 'Gun violence is South Africa's ground zero: Gun Free South Africa's response to SONA 2017'. We are of the view that there is good reason to question the legitimacy of GFSA's most recent statements.
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Russian state-owned television channels have been warming up their audiences ahead of President Vladimir Putin’s live Q&A session with a countdown in the corner of their screens.
The event is a fixture of the Russian political calendar - today marks the 15th time Mr Putin has taken part -and the Russian leader is almost certain to spend at least three hours answering questions on everything from foreign policy to the Russian economy.
He will field questions from audience members, social media users and chat to people over the phone and via video link in a what many say is a tightly controlled event.
The programme, dubbed A Direct Line With Putin, has been on air since 2001.
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Scott Kitun does not do his own laundry, but there’s probably plenty of people who wish they didn’t have to either. Dan Parsons and Chris Elipas modernized dry cleaners and laundry business by bringing them online with their platform,Dryv. Scott is also joined by Showbiz Shelly to talk about the latest in celebrity-tech news.
Seattle Police officers stood just outside Costco's back door waiting for a group of thieves to emerge on March 14, 2018. According to a statement from Seattle Police, “Loss Prevention officers inside the store recognized one of the suspects inside and said he had previously stolen items in the past and run out the fire exit.” Officers began to question a woman parked behind an emergency exit when they heard someone trying to open the emergency doors from inside the store. They then apprehended two additional suspects attempting to leave the store with roughly $2,200 in merchandise. One 30-year-old man, an 18-year-old woman, and a 21-year-old woman were all arrested in the incident.
New Yorker: “Now that Trump is the President-elect, plenty of prominent conservatives are hoping that he will govern as a reliably conservative Republican. Decius, the faceless blogger, is hoping instead that Trump’s Presidency will mark the dawn of a new kind of conservative movement. He is one of a handful of pro-Trump intellectuals who have been laboring to establish an ideological foundation for the political tendency sometimes known as Trumpism.”
“Politicians, as a rule, do not trouble themselves overmuch with the opinions of intellectuals, and Trump is unusually untroubled by debates about political philosophy. But these intellectuals—a group that includes anonymous bloggers and prominent academics—maintain that he does have a distinctive world view. In their argument, his unpredictable remarks and seemingly disparate proposals conceal a relatively coherent theory of governance, rooted in conservative political thought, which could provide an antidote to a Republican Party grown rigid and ineffective.”
Davis Cup is not on Bernard Tomic's radar in 2017 as he looks to rebuild his flagging ranking. Bernard Tomic has all but closed the door on helping Australia reach their first Davis Cup final in more than a decade as he focuses solely on arresting his dramatic rankings slide.
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The President of the Ghana Football Association Kwesi Nyantakyi has told the media that he is ready to assist them to negotiate with broadcast sponsors of the Ghana Premier League, StarTimes, for rights to run live commentary on the Ghana Premier League.
StarTimes, official broadcast right owners of the Ghana Premier League announced before the start of the league that radio and television stations will pay GHC50,000 and GHC200,000 respectively to secure right to run commentary and show highlights of the league.
The development has received massive media uproar with many media house calling for a reduction in the figures to enable them to run commentary on the league.
Following the media outcry, the President of the Ghana Football Association has disclosed he is ready to assist the media to negotiate with StarTimes to reach a compromising conclusion to ensure massive coverage for the league.
For more Ghana football news visit www.ghanasoccernet.com
If you’ve ever watched Mayor Bill de Blasio talk about the homeless problem but can’t figure out what he believes is the cause, you are not alone. The mayor himself...
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in the UK and because it develops slowly there may be no signs you have it in the early stages.
Symptoms often become apparent when your prostate is large enough to affect the tube that carries urine form the bladder to the penis - the urethra.
According to Bupa, there are eight symptoms you could experience as the disease progresses - all of which are linked to the way you urinate.
The first is pain when urinate. You may also be unable to urinate, need to urinate urgently, need to urinate more often than usual, get up to urinate during the night, or have blood in your urine.
Having a weak flow of urine when you go to the toilet, or having trouble starting or stopping when you urinate, can also be indicators.
Students at a Quincy elementary school got to tape their principal to the wall Friday morning.
More than 100 students at Madison Elementary took turns doing exactly that to principal Jim Sohn. This was all part of a school challenge that started 8 weeks ago which encourages students and families to work on math problems together .
"That could be with flash cards, could be with board games, could be with oral information back and forth, could be with cooking, measuring," said Sohn. "So anytime you spend time with family and you're doing something related to math, that got for every 30 minutes that got an opportunity to get a piece of duct tape. "
He said this challenge was designed to improve math skills and he said he is hoping to see this impact when they look at their standardized testing math scores in a couple of weeks.
Chris Scott has declared Gary Ablett a certain starter for Geelong's round one clash against Melbourne, but the Cats coach isn't so sure if Patrick Dangerfield will play.
Chris Scott confirmed Gary Ablett will play round one. Photo: AAP
Ablett didn't feature in Geelong's pre-season series after suffering a hamstring strain in February and has been carefully managed since.
"He'll be fine, so unless ... no, I'll just say 'he's playing'," Scott told Fox Footy on Monday night.
Dangerfield sustained a hamstring injury in the Cats' second pre-season series game against Essendon in Colac.
The 2018 Indianapolis 500 champion Will Power made a trip to Frisco on Wednesday. He toured The Star and watched the Dallas Cowboys practice on the hot spring day, just days after his win in Indianapolis.
Power’s wife is from Plano and the two of them are in town to celebrate with family. He told media that North Texas feels like a second home to him.
The champion got to meet the Dallas Cowboys’ players. He brought them each a signed milk bottle, and wished them well for the upcoming season.
Power described the Indy 500: “It’s like winning the Super Bowl.”
While football and racing are very different sports, these athletes have an undeniable respect for one another.
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LONGARONE, Italy (Reuters) - An eyewear manufacturing joint-venture between Dior-owner LVMH (LVMH.PA) and Italy’s Marcolin could triple its current its production levels over time as its brand portfolio expands.
LVMH has followed in the steps of rival Kering (PRTP.PA) which back in 2014 decided to bring its eyewear business in house to increase control and pocket profit margins till then left to licensees.
The Thelios joint-venture, of which LVMH owns 51 percent, could potentially boost production to 4.5 million pieces a year, three times its current levels, CEO Giovanni Zoppas said.
LVMH Managing Director Antonio Belloni said the group was determined to expand the joint-venture’s current portfolio comprising three brands.
CAIRO — Madiha Yousri, an Egyptian actress known for her iconic film roles, has died. She was 97.
The state MENA news agency says Yousri suffered age-related health problems and died late on Tuesday.
Hundreds of mourners, including prominent film figures, attended Yousri’s funeral, which was held Wednesday at a historic mosque in Cairo’s Sayedah Nafeesa district.
Prime Minister Sherif Ismail mourned Yousri’s passing and offered his condolences.
Yousri had more than 90 films to her name, dating back to the 1940s. She also starred in musicals featuring iconic Egyptian singers of the 20th century: Mohamed Abdel-Wahab, Abdel-Halim Hafez, Farid Al-Atrash and Mohamed Fawzy.
Born in 1921, Yousri was married three times. Two of her marriages were to film stars Mohamed Amin and Fawzy, with whom she co-starred in several movies.
People from India and Pakistan converged at the Attari-Wagah Border for a candlelight march on the occasion of Independence Day. The candlelight march is an annual affair and is being held regularly for the last two decades with the aim of promoting friendly relations between the two countries. Peaceniks from both the sides of the border raised slogans hailing friendship between the two countries.
ROME—Pope Francis’ recent decision to replace two Chinese bishops loyal to Rome with selectees of the country’s Communist government, heralding his broader moves to reset the Vatican’s ties with Beijing, has drawn cries of betrayal from advocates of the country’s long-persecuted “underground” Catholic Church.
The pope’s actions in China are characteristic of a leader who has repeatedly practiced realpolitik to achieve important goals. But they clash with Pope Francis’ image among many Catholics and others as a defender of...
Icon Media Holdings (OTCPK:ICNM) entered into an agreement with DMR Biologics to assist in marketing, manufacturing and distribution of homeopathic drugs and nutritional supplements.
As per the agreement with DMR, ICNM will provide seed funding and online business development consulting as needed and ICNM will receive a share of DMR’s gross revenue for the next several years.
Commenting on the agreement, Rob Deakin, CEO of Icon, said, "We are very excited to have an opportunity to work with DMR Biologics. Russ Mitchell has a stellar reputation and success rate for developing and marketing homeopathic drugs and nutritional supplements. While we continue to focus on building the wireless infrastructure business, we found this to be a compelling opportunity to generate revenue for the company and build shareholder value. The diligence performed on DMR suggests that the patented formula far outperforms any other over the counter migraine products currently on the market."
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - An internet cafe was robbed at gunpoint early Sunday morning by a woman who also disarmed a security guard, the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office said.
According to the police report, the woman entered the 8 Ball cafe on Shirley Avenue just after 7 a.m., and sat down at one of the gaming tables when the security guard recognized her as a former employee of another internet cafe.
The police report states the guard was keeping an eye on another employee who was counting cash at shift change, and that’s when the woman came up behind the guard, put a gun to his head and threatened to shoot.
Police said she ordered the guard to lie on the floor and slide his gun to her, and he complied.
The woman then scooped up the cash and fled on foot, according to the police report.
No one was hurt.
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Shares of Future Retail added 3.4 percent in the early trade on Tuesday as RBI increases limits for investment by RPFI.
"Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued a press release dated 19th March, 2018 relating to increase in the limits for investment in the equity share capital of the company by Registered Foreign Portfolio Investors (RPFIs) including Foreign Institutional Investors (FIls) upto 49% of the paid-up capital of the company, as per company release.
The limit increased to 49 percent from earlier 24 percent.
At 09:17 hrs Future Retail was quoting at Rs 539.90, up Rs 12.90, or 2.45 percent on the BSE.
The share touched its 52-week high Rs 660 and 52-week low Rs 241 on 27 November, 2017 and 23 March, 2017, respectively.
Currently, it is trading 18.48 percent below its 52-week high and 123.26 percent above its 52-week low.
Posted by Rakesh Patil
March 31 Pharmagest Interactive SA:
* FY operating profit 31.4 million euros ($33.6 million) versus 28.3 million euros year ago
* 2016 net profit: 21.5 million euros, +13 percent
* FY net profit attributable to equity holders of the parent 20.6 million euros versus 18.8 million euros year ago
* Net cash at December 31, 2016 stood at 63.7 million euros (including available-for-sale securities and other investments), up 16.1 percent
* Will propose a gross dividend of 0.65 euros to general meeting on June 27, 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9354 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
BATESTOWN, Ill. (WAND) - Investigators have released the name of a woman killed in a Batestown fire.
Vermilion County Coroner Jane McFadden says Wanda White, 70, died when flames started at about 5:30 a.m. Monday on Bates Drive. The News-Gazette reports firefighters came to the scene to find a mobile home engulfed by fire.
Batestown is located just west of Danville.
Crews from Kickapoo, Oakwood, Catlin, Sidell, Westville, Bismark and Georgetown assisted with the fire. The Illinois State Fire Marshal's office was also on scene.
The fire remains under investigation.
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A PAIR of thugs launched an unprovoked assault on a man in a busy Chester street.
Officers from Chester CID are appealing for witnesses to the assault, which happened on Canal Street at around 11.10pm on Monday, October 2.
The duo ran from the scene,leaving the 43-year-old victim was left with cuts and bruises.
They are described as white and in their mid-20s. One was wearing a white top and the other a dark or dark blue top.
Detective Constable Stephen Owens said: “This assault seems to have been completely at random and we are appealing for anyone who saw two men matching the descriptions in the area at that time to come forward.
“The area was fairly busy with pedestrians at the time so someone could have seen something suspicious.”
Anyone with information about the incident can call Cheshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 930 on 2 October, 2017. Alternatively call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
Recently releasing visuals to "Words," the seventh track of her Wonderland EP, Jasmine Thompson stopped by Fuse to chat in emojis... literally. While playing a quick game of I Speak Emojis, the UK-based singer/YouTube star describes her music, reveals her favorite artist and fills us in on her unreleased track "Girls."
After returning to London from LA a couple of months ago, the 16-year-old musician was inspired to write a new song after feeling a little intimidated. "I came back to London having a very negative view on myself and really jealous of people and I hate getting jealous," she shares. "It's like the worst feeling to have... I'm trying to get over it. So I wrote a song called 'Girl' and that's basically what it's about."
Altuve went 2-for-4, extending his hitting streak to seven games, in Monday's 2-0 loss to the Angels.
Altuve has gone hitless in just three of 24 games to start the season and is second to Oakland's Jed Lowrie with 33 hits. This is very typical of Altuve, who has hit streaks of eight, six and seven games already. We're still waiting on the power and speed aspects of his game -- Altuve hasn't homered yet and has just one stolen base.
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Jason Michael Gomez, 38, of Oklahoma City, pleaded guilty to accepting a bribe in return for committing a fraud on the United States, according to Mark A. Yancey, U.S. attorney for the Western District of Oklahoma.
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They're certainly not be synonymous with fast food giant McDonald's, but if a new concept being tested out in Hong Kong proves successful, that could change.
A branch was renovated last year into what the company called, McDonald's Next. Here, a burger and fries are delivered to customer's tables on a cutting board with real metal utensils — not plastic.
McDonald's did not respond to inquiries for its future plans for the concept. But, here's what CNBC observed during a recent visit:
Restrictive dieting is all the rage in Silicon Valley, where tech entrepreneurs are looking for ways to work for longer and stay productive.
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Spooner (lower body) skated in Monday's practice and is considered day-to-day, Joe Haggerty of NBC Sports Boston reports.
Spooner has been plagued by injuries this season, playing only 10 of the team's 27 games as a result. His most recent injury came to light Dec. 6, so it's an encouraging sign to see him back at practice shortly after. Boston's next game is Wednesday in Detroit, which also happens to be the first day that Spooner will be eligible to be activated from injured reserve, meaning that he has a chance to play depending on how he progresses.
Eastbourne Lifeboat was called out to assist the crew of the town’s largest commercial fishing vessel yesterday (Friday) after the boat’s propeller became tangled in rope.
The RNLI crew set off at around 1.30pm after a call for help from the 120-tonne Royal Sovereign.
Eastbourne lifeboat towing the Royal Sovereign into safe harbour SUS-180302-115455001
The fishing boat had been working six miles offshore when it became entangled and anchored to the seabed. Unable to manoeuvre or clear the obstruction the crew had no option but to call for help.
The Royal Sovereign’s sister ship Beachy Head, which was also working in the area, came to assist – managing to cut the Royal Sovereign free but was unable to unjam its propeller.
Once on scene, the lifeboat crew attached a towline and carefully guided the heavy casualty through the narrow entrance to the marina locks and into Sovereign Harbour.
The search for a Winnipeg man who disappeared from a music festival near Dauphin over the weekend ended in tragedy Tuesday.
Family told CTV News Danny Kidane had been found dead.
The 24-year-old was last seen with friends on Saturday at Dauphin's Countryfest.
Members of the local fire department and RCMP had been going through the torn down festival site Tuesday, looking predominantly near a creek.
When reached Tuesday night, Danny’s brother Hiben Kidane referred CTV News to a Facebook post, which reads in part:
"Today is officially the worst day of my life. I lost my gaurdian [sic] angel, my rock, my little brother. Tell your family how much you love them because you never know when they might leave you.”
The family is asking for privacy.
A request for comment from RCMP was not returned Tuesday night.
The candidate who wants to pursue Jacob Zuma, ex-wife, Nkosazana-Dlamini Zuma, started the demagoguery again, when at an ANC meeting when she demanded that radical economic transformation must take place to control “white capitalists” in the country.
Observers point out that she mostly uses the same terms as her former husband, and therefore hopes to get support for her campaign to become the ANC leader.
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Parise capped the scoring on the power play midway through the third period. Coreau deflected Jared Spurgeon’s slap shot behind the net, but Eric Staal knocked it in front of the net and Parise whacked it out of the air for his 13th of the season.
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Arkansas' staff won't return from spring break until Sunday, but there was some notable Hog-related recruiting news over the weekend.
Five-star offensive lineman Kenyon Green of Humble (Texas) Atascocita and four-star defensive end Collin Clay of Oklahoma City (Okla.) Putnam City trimmed their respective lists to ten schools and included the Razorbacks.
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A tractor-trailer got stuck in the sand at Corolla Beach in the Outer Banks, causing traffic and calamity on the beach.
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Former Cavan forward Eugene Keating has returned to his roots.
The Anglo Celt reports that the talented forward has transferred back to his home club Cuchulainns from Dublin outfit Kilmacud Crokes.
The former Ulster inter-provincial player was a member of the Breffni senior squad last year but opted out for 2017.
HARRISONBURG, Va. (AP) - A Virginia man who spent 18 days in transit between jails shackled in the back of a van on a charge that was ultimately dismissed is suing the company that conducted the transfer.
Edward Kovari of Stephens City was arrested in Virginia in September 2016 on charges in Texas alleging he had stolen a car.
According to a federal lawsuit filed Tuesday in Harrisonburg, a private contractor botched Kovari's transfer from Virginia to Texas. Kovari says he spent 18 days in a van as it crisscrossed the country picking up and depositing inmates at a variety of jails.
The lawsuit alleges that the contractor, Prison Transportation Services, routinely subjects inmates to inordinately long trips to pick up as many inmates as possible.
The company didn't respond to requests for comment.
Alcon, the global leader in eye care and a division of Novartis (NYSE:NVS), has received European CE Mark for the Clareon IOL with the AutonoMe(NYSE:TM) delivery system.
AutonoMe is automated, disposable, pre-loaded IOL delivery system that enables precise delivery of the IOL into the capsular bag in patients undergoing cataract surgery. The new device is being introduced with the Clareon IOL, a new BioMaterial with an advanced design.
Alcon will present new data on Clareon via paper presentations and electronic posters at European Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons.
Clareon AutonoMe is expected to be commercially available in the EU early next year.
In squares and streets across the United States, vigils and marches were held this weekend in response to the hatred and violence on display during a “Unite the Right” rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, on August 12th. 32-year-old counter-protester Heather Heyer was killed when James Alex Fields Jr. allegedly drove a car into a crowd of counter-protesters, also injuring 19 others. Gathered here are images of some of those who took to the streets to mourn, and to decry racism and hate, from Charlottesville to Chicago, Washington to Los Angeles, and more.
A display of unity by North Korea during the Winter Olympics doesn't remedy the rogue nation's continued illegal behaviour, Australia's foreign minister says.
The two Koreas have engaged in a flurry of sports diplomacy since the North's leader Kim Jong-un expressed his willingness to send a delegation to the games in his New Year's speech.
Foreign Minister Julie Bishop welcomed any period of "restraint" from North Korea, but said it continued to defy United Nations Security Council resolutions banning its nuclear weapons program.
"The onus is on North Korea to abide by numerous UN security council resolutions that ban its illegal behaviour," she told reporters on Sunday.
The Koreas agreed to field a joint women's hockey team and to march together during the opening ceremony.
Tech giant Tencent's unmanned smart store, We Life, in a shopping center in the Chinese city of Shanghai, Feb. 03, 2017. EFE-EPA/Paula Escalada
Shoppers at a Shanghai Mall on Saturday got to experience tech giant Tencent's first unmanned offline store.
Spread over around 300 square meters (3,230 square feet), the pop-up store, called "We Life", is still a prototype without any cash registers or tellers, and allows customer inside for shopping after they scan a QR Code with their phone.
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MOSCOW (Reuters) - A North Korean foreign ministry delegation is heading to Moscow for talks over mutual cooperation, the Russian Embassy in North Korea said on Friday.
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ITTA BENA, Miss. (AP) — Reginald Gee scored from in the paint twice in overtime and Alabama State escaped Mississippi Valley State with an 89-85 victory in a Southwestern Conference battle Saturday.
Gee put the Hornets in front with a layup and Jacoby Ross extended the lead to five with a 3-pointer. Terrance LeFlore answered a layup from Dante Scott to keep the lead at five. After Jordan Evans hit from deep, Gee tipped in a missed layup by Ross with :35 left to set the final score.
LeFlore tied the game at 80-80 with :27 left in regulation with a 3-point play to force overtime.
Gee and LeFlore each scored 17 points and Ross added another 16 to lead Alabama State (4-18, 4-6), which hit 32 of 64 shots from the field, including 11 of 26 from distance.
Evans finished with 22 points and Scott and Lorenzo Hunt each added another 14 points for the Delta Devils (1-22, 1-9).
Ontario will be making it even easier to get a casual buzz on this spring by expanding beer and cider sales to 87 more grocery stores across the province – almost 40 of which are in the GTA.
These stores, selected through a competitive bidding process run by the LCBO, will be authorized to sell beer and cider as of April, 2018.
This will bring the total number of grocers authorized to sell these products in Ontario up to 370. The provincial government ultimately wants to see beer and cider in about 450 grocery stores, including 300 that will also sell wine.
Of the 87 stores selected this time around, 11 are independent grocery stores and 76 are owned by large chains like Loblaws, Metro and Walmart.
Here's where you can find the new beer and cider outposts in Toronto when April rolls around:
VIGO COUNTY, Ind. (WTHI) - A Terre Haute man accused of sex crimes entered a guilty plea.
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John Wycoff is accused of nine counts of sexual misconduct and three counts of child molestation.
According to court documents, Wycoff's plea agreement means the State would drop all charges but one count of each.
As part of the plea Wycoff would serve 24-years in prison and four years on in-home detention.
Don't be surprised if a DMV investigator checks on your documentation when you are using a disabled placard. Q After I helped my mother into my car, a women approached, put a badge against the closed car window, claimed she was a DMV investigator and asked to see my mother's identification.
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NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — Men from Connecticut and Minnesota who were convicted for their roles in a multimillion dollar scheme that defrauded banks participating in a federal loan program designed to finance exports are headed to prison.
The U.S. Attorney’s office says Pablo Calderon, of Darien, was sentenced Tuesday to five months in prison and five months of home confinement. Brett Lillemoe, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, will serve 15 months behind bars.
Prosecutors say between September 2007 and January 2012 the defendants filed fraudulent documents under a U.S. Department of Agriculture program to secure loans and collect fees on the transactions.
As a result, foreign banks defaulted on more than $25 million worth of loans for which the USDA was required to pay out the guarantees.
The men denied the charges. They were convicted last year.
Republican U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) Friday filed for re-election with the Nebraska Secretary of State. Fischer was first elected to the U.S. Senate in 2012 and said she looks forward to running on her record of sharing Nnebraska values and building relationships with her colleagues to get things done.
Fischer says she has more than 1,000 bipartisan endorsements from Nebraskans in every county.
Fischer is running against Democratic challenger Jane Raybould, a Lincoln council member.
Valentine’s Day falls on a Friday this year. Since you’ll no doubt spend the weekend doing the traditional going out to dinner, presenting flowers, and giving gifts of lingerie, you may be able to have a laid back February 14th.
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And may we suggest renting a romantic movie? Well, a “romantic” movie. As long as she doesn’t have a PhD in film studies, you may be able to suggest romantic-sounding Netflix titles that are actually anything but. Sure, after the credits roll you might have some ‘splaining to do, but it beats two hours of watching pants travel.
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- Nonpartisan analysts project that 14 million people would lose coverage next year under the House bill dismantling former President Barack Obama's health care law. The estimate is a blow to Republicans.
Monday's estimate by the Congressional Budget Office says the number of uninsured would grow to 24 million by 2026.
The projections give fuel to opponents who warn the measure would toss millions of voters off insurance plans. Criticism has come from Democrats, Republicans from states that benefit from Obama's law and many corners of the health-care industry.
President Donald Trump backs the GOP plan.
Republican leaders have said their aim is to lower health care costs, and the plan would trim hundreds of billions from the national deficit. They say coverage statistics are misleading because many people covered under Obama's law have high out-of-pocket costs that make health care unaffordable.
Teacher gets 5 years for having sex with 17-year-old student
FORT PIERCE, Fla. (AP) — A Florida teacher was sentenced to five years in prison for having sex with a 17-year-old student.
TCPalm reports that 36-year-old Tiffany Geliga was sentenced Tuesday in Fort Pierce after pleading no contest in January to sexually assaulting the boy.
The former Port St. Lucie High chemistry teacher was tutoring the boy, who said he had sex with her twice before her arrest last year.
Geliga is the mother of four children, ages 4 to 13.
It may be months before her remains are returned to the area as the investigation into the murder of Nahomi Rodriguez continues. However, family members have decided to hold a memorial service for her later this month as a way to continue to cope with the tragedy.
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CITY OF NEWBURGH City of Newburgh firefighters rescued a man who fell through the ice covering Muchattoes Lake while trying to flee police officers on Tuesday afternoon, a fire department official said.
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ALBANY, N.Y. (AP)  Child advocates say New York's marriage law that allows children as young as 14 years old to wed can trap minors in sexual abuse and domestic violence.
Democratic Assemblywoman Amy Paulin on Tuesday introduced a bill to raise the minimum age for marriage to 17.
New York is one of three states that allow 14-year-olds to marry with parental and judicial consent. Twenty-seven states have no minimum age in state statute.
Paulin says between the years of 2000 and 2010, 3,850 minors were married in New York. Eighty-four percent of those children were minor girls married to adult men.
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Child advocates say children have no escape from forced marriages because minors have limited access to legal services and domestic violence shelters.
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YEREVAN, APRIL 24, ARMENPRESS. A commemoration ceremony was held at Paris Municipality on the occasion of the 103rd anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. “I want to greet all the Armenians of Paris. Genocide refers to the entire humanity. We together respect the memory of all the victims and the universal human values”, ARMENPRESS reports Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo said at the beginning of the event.
President of France-Armenia friendship group Jacques Marilossian, Representative of Artsakh to France Hovhannes Gevorgyan, French and Amenian political and public figures were present at the event.
Ara Toranian, co-president of France's Armenian Organizations Coordination Council (CCAF) thanked Anne Hidalgo for organizing the commemoration ceremony.
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PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Court of Appeals has rejected a bid by Jodi Arias to bar the public from viewing the opening brief in the appeal of her murder conviction in the 2008 death of her former boyfriend.
The order issued Monday marked the second unsuccessful attempt by Arias to seal her opening brief. A similar request was rejected in late May.
The latest ruling says Arias didn’t show that releasing the document would lead to a specific harm.
Arias is serving a life sentence for her conviction in the death of Travis Alexander.
Prosecutors say Arias attacked Alexander after he wanted to end their affair and planned a trip to Mexico with another woman.
Arias has acknowledged killing Alexander but claimed it was self-defense after he attacked her.
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Howell Man Killed in Indiana Semi Crash
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Vermilion County, Ind., Sheriff’s officials identify the victim in the pickup truck-semi crash as 47-year-old Michael J. Leach of Howell, Michigan. Deputies say that Leach was northbound on Route 63 when his pickup truck was struck by a semi tractor-trailer heading south in the northbound lanes. The driver, Kamaljeet Sangra, 41, of Ontario, Canada, was arrested at the scene for drunk driving. Police say that Leach did not survive the crash, while his 10-year-old son was treated and released from an area hospital for minor injuries. Sangra is charged currently with operating a vehicle while intoxicated causing death, a Level 5 felony under Indiana law. Other charges culd be added, according to the prosecutor’s office. He is being held in the Vermilion County jail without bond until his arraignment. (TT)
Winning numbers drawn in 'Cash 5' game
ROCKY HILL, Conn. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Connecticut Lottery's "Cash 5" game were:
09-20-26-32-33
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Ultimate Fighting Championship Flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson was rather "pissed" at the fact that he was seemingly the only champion on the roster that didn't get a shiny new belt after each title defense. Company president Dana White took note.
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The lawsuit was filed on behalf of three students: A 7-year-old gender nonconforming boy who wears girl’s cloths to school; a lesbian teen who said she had been disciplined for holding hands with another girl; and a gay teen boy who had been subjected to years of bullying with gay slurs and was prohibited from speaking about his uncle’s same-sex marriage at school.
The king in the North is clearly not the king of proposals!
Game of Thrones star Kit Harington, who plays Jon Snow in the popular HBO series, was recently a guest on The Jonathan Ross Show, where he hilariously revealed that he accidentally ruined his proposal to his co-star-turned-fiancée, Rose Leslie.
Before he bent the knee and asked Leslie if she would marry him, Harington had made "some plans" on how he was going to do it.
"I was going to string up some lights in some trees and do all the romantic stuff," he revealed. "But we were in the country and we were under this beautiful night sky and had a log fire burning and red wine."
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas attorney general: State will not appeal execution stay for 1 inmate, will appeal for another set to die Monday.
CHARLESTON, Ill. — Mack Smith had a career-high 31 points, Montell Goodwin added 23 and Eastern Illinois made 11 of 17 from 3-point range to beat Tennessee Tech 79-71 on Saturday.
Smith, a freshman, was 5 of 7 from 3-point range and 12 of 17 overall from the field. Goodwin made 4 of 5 3-point attempts and 7 of 9 foul shots while grabbing six boards and handing out six assists.
Smith’s 3-pointer with 3:21 left in the game capped a 9-3 run and made it 66-53 for the Panthers (8-15, 4-8 Ohio Valley), who ended a four-game skid.
The Golden Eagles (16-9, 8-4) got as close as four on Kajon Mack’s 3-pointer that made it 73-69 with 31 seconds left, but Goodwin made all six of his foul shots from there to secure it for Eastern Illinois.
Shaq Calhoun had 23 points to lead Tennessee Tech, which had its three-game winning streak snapped. Mack added 13 and Courtney Alexander II and Mason Ramsey added 10 each.
The logo of French aircraft seats and equipment manufacturer Zodiac Aerospace is seen during the company's first half of the 2015/2016 fiscal year presentation in Paris, France, April 20, 2016. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier
LONDON Activist hedge fund TCI Fund Management on Wednesday said Zodiac Aerospace (ZODC.PA) shares were now worth 7-10 euros each ($10.92), after the French firm last Friday posted a first-half loss.
TCI is campaigning to pressure Zodiac suitor Safran (SAF.PA) to drop its bid to buy the firm and had previously valued it at 10 euros a share in a presentation on March 24.
The hedge fund manager said in a presentation shared with Reuters on Wednesday that an offer above 10 euros "results in value destruction".
TCI credited their revised valuation in part to a reported loss in the first half of 2017 and 'unrealistic' forecasts of a return to mid-teen margins.
(Reporting by Maiya Keidan, editing by Simon Jessop)
Police Scotland is carrying out enquiries at Guthrie Castle, after allegations a former staff member had double booked events, and taken deposit money.
The allegations have appeared on social media, with many posts urging bride and grooms to contact the venue.
A police spokeswoman said: “Police Scotland is aware of the matter and carrying out enquiries.”
Guthrie Castle has asked anyone who booked a wedding or event with them, to get in touch.
A message on their website reads: “Anyone who has booked for a Wedding or Event with Guthrie Castle. Kindly contact us at 01241 828691.”
Guthrie Castle has been contacted for a comment on the matter.
SPRING CLEANING? 3 reminders - Recycle Roundup, Junction shredding, WS Community Garage Sale Day all coming up
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Spring holidays, rain-free weekend ... you might finally be ready to accept that the warmer, brighter season is here. And if that has you in spring-cleaning mood/mode, here are three reminders of events ahead: (WSB photo from last fall's Recycle Roundup, September 2016) RECYCLE ROUNDUP, APRIL 23: On...
Jo Huey talks to the Good Morning Scotland programme about her father's alcoholism and how she spent her childhood "living on eggshells".
She revealed that the experience had left her suffering from anxiety and PTSD.
The interview was broadcast after figures showed there were more than 50,000 children in Scotland living with a parent who drank too much.
WARNING, DISTRESSING CONTENT: A Cirque du Soleil performer has died after falling onto the stage during an aerial straps routine.
YEREVAN, Armenia (AP) — Armenia's government and the country's opposition are taking part in events to mark the massacre of 1.5 million Armenians a century ago by Ottoman Turks.
Tuesday's commemoration of the massacre that began 103 years ago —viewed by Armenians and many historians as genocide — comes after the country's prime minister resigned in a surprise move following days of anti-government protests.
Armenia's acting prime minister and other officials laid flowers at a hilltop memorial complex in Armenia's capital Tuesday morning along with thousands of residents. Leaders of the opposition and their supporters were marching to the memorial later on Tuesday.
Turkey, the successor to the Ottoman Empire, vehemently denies that the massacre was genocide and insists it was part of the violence during World War I.
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Democrats' proposed solutions to massacres like the one in Las Vegas aren't serious, and they know it. That's an opportunity for an ambitious 2020 contender.
× Cavaliers sign first-round draft pick Collin Sexton
CLEVELAND– The Cleveland Cavaliers signed 2018 NBA Draft pick Collin Sexton, the team announced in a news release on Wednesday.
The Cavs selected the 6-foot-2 point guard with the eighth overall pick in last month’s draft.
Sexton started in 32 games for Alabama, where he averaged 19.2 points, 3.8 rebounds and 3.6 assists. He was the 2017-2018 Newcomer of the Year and Co-Freshman of the Year, as well as 2017-2018 AP Honorable Mention All-American.
Sexton will wear jersey No. 2 for Cavs, which was most-recently worn by Kyrie Irving before he went to Boston last year.
After four-straight appearances in the NBA Finals, the Cavs are in rebuilding mode with the departure of 14-time All-Star LeBron James to the Lakers. Jeff Green signed with the Wizards and Jose Calderon agreed to a deal with the Pistons.
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For a summer trip on land, road, or sea, throw this HD Wide Angle Waterproof Action Cam in your pack. This tiny camera has all the functionality of a GoPro, but for a fraction of the cost. Attach this camera to your helmet, bike, or car with one of the three mounts included, or just keep it close at hand during all of your adventures.
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Cocobeet is up and running at 57 Central St. and although it may have taken the organic, plant-based eatery longer to get going than anticipated due to town requests for a traffic study as well as the inevitable delays that come with opening a restaurant in a space that's never been outfitted for such before, they pressed forward and their super-healthy cold-pressed juices are now officially flowing. In addition to juices, Cocobeet is serving up raw vegan food, superfood smoothies, and organic juice cleanses, as well as breakfast items, sandwiches, and salads.
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Baku. 11 December. REPORT.AZ/ 199,818 tonnes of products have been handed over to the cotton-gathering centers in Azerbaijan so far.
Report informs citing the State Statistical Committee (SSC), 694,000 tonnes of this volume were delivered on Saturday and Sunday.
The total amount of products has exceeded the previous year's figure by 111,000 tonnes.
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Two residents were assaulted with “what is believed to be bear spray” during a home invasion on the outskirts of Cambridge on Tuesday (Oct. 3).
The incident happened at about 11:30 p.m. on Wellington Road 34, near Townline Road.
According to police, four men wearing disguises forced their way into the home and attempted to restrain two people inside, during which the spray was used.
The residents, however, managed to escape and call police from a neighbour’s house.
Igbo quit notice: Lai Mohammed reveals Osinbajo’s strategy in resolving crisis
The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, on Wednesday outlined measures the Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo is undertaking in neutralising the anxiety created by the three months ultimatum issued by Northern youths asking Igbos to vacate their region. Addressing State House Correspondents at the end of the weekly Federal Executive Council, FEC, meeting, at […]
Igbo quit notice: Lai Mohammed reveals Osinbajo’s strategy in resolving crisis
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Work is scheduled for Hwy.2 between Ansley and Mason City, according to the Nebraska Department of Roads (NDOR). Weather permitting, work will begin Apr. 24 for concrete repair and asphalt overlay from RP 296+09 to RP 301+73 on N-2. The work zone will be controlled with flaggers and pilot car.
Road work is also scheduled for Hwy. 30 between Maxwell and North Platte. Weather permitting, work will begin Apr. 24 on a highway improvement project on US-30 at RP 182-14 to RP 190-94. This will include pavement repair, grading, bridge work and an asphalt overlay. A maximum of 11 feet width restriction will be in effect. Temporary traffic signals will control one late traffic on the Maxwell Railroad Viaduct. Work is anticipated to be completed this fall.
Motorists should expect reduced speeds and delays within work zone and are reminded to drive cautiously through highway construction zones.
Waddle (ankle) is officially active for Monday night's game against the Dolphins.
Waddle was listed as questionable after being a limited practice participant this week. The 26-year-old is likely to slot back in at right tackle for the Patriots with Marcus Cannon (ankle) still unavailable, but he could also serve as backup to Cameron Fleming.
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The case of a man found dead in a parked vehicle at the Woodstock General Hospital is now the subject of an SIU investigation.
According to the SIU, the man was found around 7:30 a.m. Friday.
He had recently talked to a Woodstock police officer on the phone. Last Wednesday, the OPP had asked Woodstock police for help locating the man.
The SIU says it has assigned five investigators to the case. One Woodstock police officer has been deemed the subject of the investigation, while four others are considered witnesses.
SIU investigations are started whenever somebody dies or is seriously injured around the time of an interaction with police.
March 29 Mylan NV:
* Mylan comments on generic Advair Diskus abbreviated new drug application
* In conjunction with Mylan's GDUFA goal date, company received a complete response letter from FDA regarding its ANDA for generic Advair Diskus
* Is in process of reviewing the response and will provide an update on its application as soon as practicable once it has completed its review Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The public is invited to learn the basics of American Sign Language during a free class at 6:30 p.m., March 27, at Mentor Public Library’s Main Branch — 8215 Mentor Ave. in Mentor.
No experience is necessary. An instructor will teach simple words and phrases to help attendees get started.
The library does ask that people register to attend. They can sign up online at www.mentorpl.org or call the library at 440-255-8811, ext. 247.
A guide dog has saved the lives of its two trainers after spotting a car speeding towards them.
The Winklevoss twins think bitcoin could ‘go up another 20 times’ and trounce gold
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 Manager Terry Francona hasn’t watched the Cleveland Indians’ Game 7 loss to the Chicago Cubs in the World Series. He’s not one to look back.
The Indians’ extra-inning loss to the Cubs in one of the best World Series finishes was difficult for Cleveland to get past. Francona didn’t dwell on it.
“I don’t spend a lot of time on what has already happened,” he said Tuesday. “It doesn’t do any good.”
The Indians are a favorite to reach the playoffs again this season with a roster that has proven it can win close games. They’re expecting outfielder Michael Brantley and pitchers Carlos Carrasco and Danny Salazar to be back in form after injuries. They also added slugger Edwin Encarnacion.
“At this time of year, everyone is at glass half-full,” Francona said as the Indians opened spring training. “We have good reason to be.”
Return to Vindy.com and read Wednesday's Vindicator sports section for more on this story.
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Several people have been injured after an explosion near a bus terminal in New York City, local media has reported.
The New York Post said one person was in custody while several were injured after a device partially detonated inside a tunnel.
The New York Police Department tweeted that officers were responding to reports of an explosion near the Port Authority bus terminal in midtown Manhattan, at 42nd Street and 8th Avenue.
Subway lines A, C and E were also evacuated, according to NYPD's twitter account, they said.
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Among new details emerging about Las Vegas gunman Stephen Paddock is the fact that he concealed his deadly arsenal by hanging a "do not disturb" sign on his hotel room door for three days.
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Andrew Luck isn't sure when he'll start throwing again and won't set a timetable for his return from shoulder surgery.
The Indianapolis Colts starting quarterback isn't expected to do much — if any — work during the team's offseason workouts.
Players and coaches held their first official team activities Monday at the team complex, and for the first time Luck acknowledged that his injury problems began during a Week 3 contest at Tennessee in 2015.
He missed nine games that season with an assortment of injuries, including a lacerated kidney. After the season, Luck said he decided to undergo rehab rather than opt for surgery. But after aggravating the injury several times last season, he decided to have surgery.
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Two Chanute residents, including Lisa Chauncey, above, joined others at the March for Truth event in Kansas City last weekend. Chauncey and Cindy Harrison of Chanute drove up and met with former Chanute residents now living in Kansas City.
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Chennai: M. Natarajan (74), the husband of sidelined AIADMK leader V.K. Sasikala, died in a private hospital on Tuesday. According to a statement issued by Gleneagles Global Health City, Natarajan died at 1.35 a.m.
“Every possible clinical attempt was made to sustain his revival. However, despite our best efforts he was unable to recover,” the statement from the hospital said. A former public relations official in the Tamil Nadu government, Natarajan was ailing for sometime.
He was admitted to the hospital on March 16 for chest infection and was on ventilator support. Late last year he underwent a dual-organ operation. The body would be taken to his native village in Thanjavur district. Sasikala, now in a Bengaluru jail convicted in a corruption case, is expected to come out on parole.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - LXRandCo Inc-
* LXRandCo reports continued growth for second quarter 2017
* Q2 revenue rose 73 percent to c$7.2 million
* LXRandCo Inc - ‍qtrly net loss was $16.4 million, compared to a net loss of $0.2 million in three-month period ended June 30, 2016​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
This week on Love & Hip Hop
As a quirky, eccentric Aquarius you have more than your fair share of admirers, and you bring some very special gifts to a relationship too. Your mythological archetype is the visionary, and we all know visionaries have groupies!
Rich agrees and says Cisco doesn’t deserve to be part of Creep Squad.
Peter reckons the whole thing is not on and it’s taken food out of his kid’s mouths.
He says: “As a father that’s as foul as it gets.
He’s got nine kids with another on the way so as he puts it his “money can’t be played with right now.”
Also on this episode, Remy wants to spend more time with Papoose, Yandy’s secret is having unintended consequences and MariahLynn is trying to keep her life in balance.
Watch Love & Hip Hop – Firing Squad at 8 PM on VH1.
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The CAA golf tournament took place this weekend, as did a day to honor park rangers.
Watch as Naperville Central hosts Naperville North at North Central College in a high school football matchup on Friday, Oct. 6. Kickoff scheduled for 7:30 p.m.
Adding more intrigue to the crosstown matchup, Naperville Central currently sits at No. 8 in Mike Clark's Chicago-area high school football rankings.
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One of the T-shirt suppliers for the 2018 RBC Ottawa Bluesfest has included a killdeer on the left arm of this year’s souvenir shirt.
The tie-dye T-shirt, designed by Fabgear 64, sports the endangered species and the words “Thank You” in bolded text as a way of acknowledging the bird and its nest, which needed to be moved in order to kick off the 2018 year of the event.
Biologists moved the “bluesnest” last Wednesday, dragging it metre by painstaking metre to a new location out of harm’s way at the rear of the festival’s main stage. A new nest was built by NCC biologists and placed on a mat that could be dragged to its new location, behind the main stage between a caravan of trailers away from the festival crowds.
Three of the four eggs hatched on Saturday and soon moved on with their parents. The fourth hatchling emerged from its egg on Canada Day and was taken into the custody of the Wild Bird Care Centre, where it is doing well.
MOSCOW (Sputnik) — US President Donald Trump and his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a phone conversation having agreed that Syrian President Bashar Assad must bear responsibility for the alleged chemical attack in the Syrian province of Idlib, the White House said in a statement.
"President Donald J. Trump spoke today with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey to congratulate him on his recent referendum victory and to discuss the United States’ action in response to the Syrian regime’s use of chemical weapons on April 4th. President Trump thanked President Erdogan for supporting this action by the United States, and the leaders agreed on the importance of holding Syrian President Bashar al-Assad accountable," the statement issued on Monday said.
The presidents also discussed efforts aimed at combating the Islamic State (Daesh) group, outlawed in Russia, as well as other terrorist organizations.
× Pilot injures eye during crash landing in northern Indiana
ROCHESTER, Ind. – A pilot made a crash landing in northern Indiana Monday evening.
Indiana State Police say 58-year-old Kenneth Bergman of Claypool had taken off from the Rochester Airport in a 2016 Easy Rider Experimental airplane when its engine stalled at about 500 feet.
Police say Bergman was able to glide the aircraft into the parking lot of Lau Industries, which is west of the airport. It reportedly came to a rest after striking a rail in the lot.
Troopers were called to the scene in the 500 block of North State Road 25 at approximately 6:45 p.m. When they arrived, police say they found Bergman had suffered a minor cut to his right eye.
Officers say the man was the only occupant of the plane at the time of the crash and no one else was injured.
Police say the plane has been secured in a hanger at the airport until employees of the Federal Aviation Administration can inspect it.
The election of leaders of Makerere University Academic Staff Association is underway at the institution's Kampala main campus.
Mr Micheal Byaruhanga, the general secretary of MUASA electoral commission says there are 11 polling stations in all the colleges within the university.
He says that elections strictly end at 1pm and counting and filling of declaration forms will commence before announcing the winner at staff canteen where the tally centre is.
Meanwhile, some polling stations we visited had a low voter turn up.
Three people including Deus Kamunyu, the current MUASA spokesperson; Dr Fredrick Lugya from the library department and Dr Hellen Nambalirwa; the outgoing treasurer are competing for the post of chairperson after Mr Mr Muhammad Kiggundu's term of office expired .
There seems to be no stopping “Black Panther,” as it keeps leaping in the box office, becoming only the second movie in the 21st century to stay number 1 for 5 straight weeks.
According to Uproxx, the only other movie to achieve that feat is “Avatar.”
“Black Panther” made $28.5 million in its 5th weekend to close with $606 million so far in the United States.
Globally, according to Forbes, “Black Panther” has made a whooping $1.182 billion, making the 14th highest grossing movie ever.
HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – The days are numbered for a local organization that’s been fighting for the rights of pregnant women and new moms who are incarcerated.
The Prison Birth Project held a closing celebration in Holyoke Friday night.
One of the organizations biggest accomplishments was to push for legislation that ended the shackling of women in labor.
Kenzie Johnson was inspired to fight.
“I was four months pregnant when I got incarcerated, I was shackled and handcuffed when I went into labor and delivered my son,” Johnson told 22News. “So that’s what made me push on the anti shackling because I didn’t want to see other women go through what I went through.”
Members involved in PBP plan to continue this work even though the organization has come to an end.
BEIJING (AP) — A top North Korean official has arrived at Beijing's airport on his way to a meeting in New York in hopes of trying to salvage a summit between North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and President Donald Trump.
Kim Yong Chol was seen at Beijing's airport just after noon on Wednesday as he was heading to his connecting flight.
Trump and Kim Jong Un were set to meet June 12 in Singapore, but Trump last week announced he was pulling out. Since then, Trump has suggested the meeting could be back on.
Kim Yong Chol is to meet with U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.
He would be the highest-level North Korean official to travel to the U.S. since 2000.
MONUMENT, Colo. — Monument police are seeking a man suspected of criminal invasion of privacy.
Photos of the suspect as well as the vehicle he was driving at the time of the incident were released to the public on Tuesday.
The man is accused of taking pictures of a woman inside of a Walmart Supercenter dressing room. It happened on April 13 at the store located at 16218 Jackson Creek Pkwy.
The suspect is described as a thin white or mixed-race man, about 18 to 22 years old. He was wearing his brown hair in a ponytail and wearing a white hoodie and blue jeans at the time of the crime.
Police said the man slid his cell phone underneath the dressing room door and snapped pictures of the victim while she was undressing.
He then fled the scene in the red, two door car pictured below which police believe is possibly a late 1990s Lexus.
If you have information that could help solve this case, call Monument police at 719- 481-3253.
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Spare tires aren’t cheap, and do you really want to spend $80 on something you might never actually use? Not when 20 rolls of duct tape can apparently be used to make a remarkably functional spare tire, as the mechanics at YouTube’s Life OD discovered.
Do you want to take a five-hour road trip on a set of four duct tape tires? No. Do you want to attempt to drift or do burn outs with Goodyear alternatives made from the same material that’s holding your couch together? Also not a great idea. But this experiment is yet another good reason why you should never leave home without a trunk full of duct tape.
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ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Atlantic City, New Jersey, is trying to put years of casino closings and job losses behind it.
Since 2014, five of its 12 casinos have closed, putting 11,000 people out of work.
For many laid-off workers, the first step on the road to recovery started Tuesday, when the shuttered former Trump Taj Mahal casino began interviewing job applicants for its reincarnation this summer as a Hard Rock casino resort.
The event was for former Taj employees. About 1,600 such workers were invited to apply for jobs, and 1,400 did.
Former Taj dealer Monica Weekes described herself during her interview as "fun first."
Hard Rock will create more than 3,000 jobs. And the former Revel casino is reopening as the Ocean Resort casino and will add thousands more.
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Music legend Bob Dylan is being accused of stealing lines for his Nobel Prize Lecture from SparkNotes, an online version of CliffsNotes.
Related: Bob Dylan Finally Releases 2016 Nobel Prize Lecture
The similarities between the words Dylan used and some phrasing the SparkNotes entry for Moby Dick are uncanny, reports Slate.
And in his speech, Dylan quoted a Quaker priest who says, “Some men who receive injuries are led to God, others are led to bitterness.” The line isn’t in any current version of the book, noted writer Ben Greenman.
But SparkNotes and Dylan do, indeed, seem to be on the same page. The online resource describes the preacher as “someone whose trials have led him toward God rather than bitterness.”
There were 19 other similar instances in Dylan’s Nobel Prize speech, and in each, the key phrases aren’t directly from Herman Melville’s original text of Moby Dick, they’re from SparkNotes.
Dylan has not responded to the accusation.
A boiler explosion at a cardboard box plant in St. Louis on Monday killed three people and injured four more, fire officials said.
The blast at Loy-Lange Box Company sent part of the boiler crashing into a nearby building housing a linen laundry service, according to local Fox News affiliate KTVI.
Two of the injured were listed in critical condition and transported for treatment by emergency medical services, the St. Louis Fire Department said on Twitter. Two others suffered non-life threatening injuries.
One of those killed was a box factory employee, and two of the dead worked at the linen service, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported, citing fire officials.
The Loy-Lange Box Company could not be immediately be reached for comment.
The company, founded in 1897, produces corrugated cardboard boxes as well as product displays, according to its website.
(Reporting by Timothy Mclaughlin in Chicago Editing by W Simon)
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Welcome to Morning Bop: each AM, we'll be providing you with a blast of the latest music news headlines along with the perfect song you need to start your day. Tuesday's #MorningBop is "Backseat" by Bali Baby because it'll rev you all the way up.
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STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) — Police in Stamford say a pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries when she was struck by a car while crossing the street.
Police say the victim is a woman about 70 years old. They say the driver, a 17-year-old Samford resident, stayed at the scene Saturday afternoon.
Authorities are trying to confirm the woman’s identity. She’s in the intensive care unit at a local hospital.
Sibanye Gold (NYSE:SBGL) says it will launch a $1B capital raise through a rights offer to partly fund its takeover of Stillwater Mining (NYSE:SWC), a day after the deal secured a U.S. regulatory approval.
SBGL says it also plans to raise another $1B in debt, probably in the bond market, to fund the takeover, and expects the two tranches of capital to be raised by the end of June.
The deal is still subject to shareholder votes of both companies, which have scheduled shareholders' meetings on April 25 to vote on the proposed merger.
Melania Trump To Keep Michelle Obama's Garden
Audio will be available later today.
First lady Melania Trump has decided to keep the garden Michelle Obama started as part of a campaign to encourage kids to eat vegetables.
Kendall Jenner is dating NBA star Ben Simmons
Kendall Jenner and NBA star Ben Simmons are dating and reportedly, it’s been going on for a few weeks.
Sources revealed that ‘Bendall’ were first spotted during a lunch date at the Bevery Hills Hotel and were seen clubbing in Manhattan last week.
A witness told Page Six, about the pair’s apparent night of clubbing in New York City.
“Security measures seemed to have been taken to ensure Kendall and Ben enjoyed their night hassle free,”
“They were smiling the night away with their friends,” the source added.
Australia’s highest profile, Ben Simmons, 21, happens to have split from singer Tinashe late last week.
While followers are awaiting updates from Keeping Up with the Kardashians to find more about Bendall, there are twitterati opposing the match.
Rainy Weather Hasn’t Stopped CSA Farms from Thriving
Sunny Weather Between Rainy Days Has Been the Saving Grace
WRENSHALL, Minn.- Despite the rainy weather and even storms that have hit the Northland this summer, Community Supported Agriculture farms are still thriving.
Rick Dalen, the farmer at Northern Harvest Farm says a saving grace of the rainy weather has been the warm and sunny days that have followed the rain. This season Northern Harvest Farm has also planted Almost 200 apple trees and is in the process of creating an apple orchard.
“One of the great things about farming is that you’re always learning. It’s just a constant learning process. You’re never going to master nature, you’re never going to master mother nature, so everything is always changing,” said Dalen.
This season, The Northern Harvest Farm is delivering fresh and organic produce to 130 households each week.
Wednesday, June 14, 2017
Rescue efforts are underway at the Pocket Wilderness Cumberland Trail at the “Blue Hole” swimming area.
Authorities reported a 15-year-old girl was attempting to cross the creek near the Blue Hole swimming area at the Pocket Wilderness Cumberland Trail when she slipped, fell and injured her ankle.
Rescue agencies consisting of the Mowbray Volunteer Fire Department, Sequoyah VFD, Soddy Daisy FD, and Dallas Bay VFD have responded to the scene to assist with carrying her out of the woods.
Hamilton County Marine Rescue and Hamilton County EMS have also responded to the scene.
THREE RIVERS —Two people were taken into custody with charges pending last week after leading police on a high speed chase through Three Rivers and down US 131 towards Schoolcraft, ultimately crashing their vehicle into another vehicle before fleeing on foot on Thursday, May 24.
Last Thursday the Three Rivers Police Department responded to a report of a reckless driver. Following a prolonged chase through Three Rivers and down US 131, the driver eventually crashed into another vehicle on US 131 near Moorepark Road, and caused the second vehicle to rollover into a ditch.
The victim of the rollover received treatment for minor injuries at Three Rivers Health and is being evaluated for a concussion.
Please see Wednesday's Commercial-News print or e-edition for the full article.
March 31 Vista Pharmaceuticals Ltd:
* Says approved allotment of 1.6 million equity shares to the promoters at an issue price of INR 24.05 per equity share Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Subban scored a goal and an assist while adding five shots, a blocked shot and a plus-4 rating in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Rangers.
He led the Preds in ice time on the night as he continues his recent hot streak, and Subban now has six goals and 15 points in his last 14 games to go along with 40 shots, 15 hits, 14 blocked shots and a plus-6 rating. That all-around production makes him a rock-solid DFS option regardless of matchup, and the blueliner's surge has been a big factor in Nashville's 9-3-2 mark over that stretch.
Barry Manilow Sued Zinged for Using Judy Garland To Promote 'Duets' Album
Barry Manilow Sued for Using Judy Garland Songs at His Shows
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Barry Manilow's dream duet with Judy Garland might be a showstopper, but one man really just wants it to stop ... according to a new suit.
Darryl Payne claims Barry used a recording of Judy singing her song "Zing! Went the Strings of My Heart" on a video promoting his 2014 album My Dream Duets ... but didn't obtain the licensing rights for it.
Payne says he's the rightful owner of the Garland clip used in the promo vid, and Manilow never got his OK to use it. On top of that, Barry's accused of using the Garland clip at his live shows on at least 68 occasions at jam-packed venues ... once again, without permission.
Payne wants Manilow to pull the plug on his Judy duet and fork over any profits he's raked in from it. We reached out to Manilow ... so far, no word back.
NEW YORK (AP) — Police say a New York City teacher has been arrested for sending nude photos of himself to a 15-year-old former student. The…
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - Abc Multiactive Ltd:
* ‍FY TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE HK$5.6 MILLION VERSUS LOSS HK$4.3 MILLION
* FY TURNOVER HK$14.7 MILLION VERSUS HK$18.4 MILLION
* THERE WILL BE SUFFICIENT RESOURCES TO ENABLE IT TO MEET ITS LIABILITIES AS AND WHEN THEY FALL DUE AND TO CONTINUE AS A GOING CONCERN Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (bangalore.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com)
After losing two classmates to gun violence, Grey Collegiate students demonstrate during National Walkout Day
Kansas State beat UMBC on March 18, 2018, reaching the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 for the first time with Bruce Weber as its coach, and the Wildcats celebrated by dousing Weber with water in the locker room. Video courtesy of K-State Athletics.
Coutinho submitted an official transfer request to Liverpool on Friday in an attempt to force through a move to Barcelona.
The Spanish giants have had two bids rejected for the Brazilian and the Anfield outfit maintain he will not be sold this summer.
McManaman expects Coutinho to stay at Liverpool for 12 months at least but says he must continue to perform or Barca will not want to sign him anymore.
“If he has a bad year, why would Barcelona take him next year if he has a really bad year and behaves unprofessionally?” McManaman said on BT Sport.
5:07 Defense, prosecutor make their case in closing arguments in Van Note murder trial Pause
1:26 Royals Daily: Camp opens, bizarre injury follows
3:20 A look back at the explosion that killed six firefighters in 1988
1:00 Blue Valley football coach Eric Driskell on life support
3:16 Kelvin Herrera, Joakim Soria discuss this year's Royals bullpen
4:27 White House press corps grills Sean Spicer over Flynn resignation
2:20 KU coach Bill Self on beating West Virginia: 'I still don't know how we did it'
0:47 Blue Valley students hold prayer vigil for coach Eric Driskell
3:54 Singing telegram helps create a love match in an Alabama Wal-Mart
Porsche has settled a class action lawsuit out of court from a bunch of owners claiming they had to go and buy polarized sunglasses because the dashboard trim in their car was blinding in sunlight. Owners with the affected cars can get up to $175 in compensation. This is all hilariously insane.
I’m going to just skip over the point about people who can afford a Porsche suing over a value of $50 to $175.
May 3 Pennymac Financial Services Inc:
* Pennymac Financial Services - on April 28, co through its units entered into a third amended and restated master repurchase agreement - SEC filing
* Pennymac Financial Services - agreement committed to April 27, 2018, together with certain master repurchase agreement dated as of Dec 19 2016
* Pennymac Financial Services Inc - agreement provides for a maximum combined purchase price of $1.5 billion
* Pennymac Financial Services Inc - maximum combined committed purchase price under repurchase agreement and VFN repurchase agreement is $700 million Source text: (bit.ly/2p9U3lr) Further company coverage:
Lundqvist allowed three goals on 25 shots in Thursday's season-opening loss to the Avalanche.
It wasn't the best start to the season for the King, who posted a career-worst .910 save percentage and 2.74 GAA in 2016-17. While the game-winning slapshot from Tyson Barrie in the second period was stoppable, it's only the first game of the season, so there's no need to overreact. Lundqvist may be aging and trending downwards, but it says something about the team's trust in him when you realize this is the 12th consecutive opener he has started. Lundqvist still managed to hit 30 wins last season and should post some healthy numbers in that department this time around.
A guy in Nevada tried shoplifting a bunch of stuff from Walmart on Tuesday night . . . but didn’t realize the store was filled with cops for an annual “Shop with the Sheriff” event. So he was quickly arrested for grand larceny.
STREETS in East Victoria Park were locked down today as police pursued an allegedly stolen car.
Police say they began following the allegedly stolen Mercedes on Albany Highway about 10.50am.
It is alleged the driver reached speeds of up to 100km/h on residential streets during the pursuit.
Witnesses say the car blew a tyre and crashed before the driver abandoned the vehicle and ran off.
At least three unmarked police cars and two other vehicles were damaged during the 10-minute pursuit.
Camera Icon The abandoned stolen vehicle. Picture: Seven News.
The dog squad and police airwing joined the search for the driver, who was later found hiding in a backyard nearby.
A 20-year-old man was this afternoon assisting police but has not been charged.
Police have appealed for anyone with dashcam vision of the pursuit or information to call Crime Stoppers.
Hearts Women’s SWPL 2 title aspirations look to be over after losing 3-1 to top-of-the-table Forfar at Station Park.
The Jambos have dropped to fourth and now trail the Angus club by 14 points.
Hearts boss Andy Enwood had said prior to Sunday’s encounter that his side needed to pick up all three points if they were to remain in the title hunt this season. The vistitors trailed 2-0 at the interval with Erin Cattanach and Nicola Davidson on target for the hosts.
Davidson added a third just past the hour mark before Stacey Hutchison scored a consolation for the Capital outfit.
The Jambos must now turn their attentions to this weekend’s SSE Scottish Cup third-round clash against last season’s runner’s up Glasgow City at King’s Park, Dalkeith.
Our very own Humsafar’s Khirad ( Mahira Khan) is all ready to hit the screen soon with her Bollywood debut film Raees. along with Shah Rukh Khan.
Even though Raees’s trailer already had the fans excited by Mahira’s glory the two leading actors have been teasing fans with some additional sneak peeks too.
Recently, Shah Rukh surprised us by his enthralling Instagram post of the recent poster. The poster shows Shah Rukh and Mahira in an intense embrace and captioned Tu shama hai toh yaad rakhna… Mainn bhi hoon parwana…
The post succeeded to bag around 175,858 likes.
According to sources, Shah Rukh and Mahira shot two songs for Raees in Morocco.
An insider revealed that it was only for a couple of days, as the team didn’t want people in India to know that they have shot the film there.
Directed by Rahul Dholakia, Raees is slated to release on January 25, 2017.
It was the third straight day of temperatures in the 90s. Many people looked for relief from the heat at pools that just opened up for the summer.
March 31Sichuan Chuanhuan Technology Co Ltd :
* Says net profit for FY 2017 Q1 to increase by 3.2 percent to 18.4 percent, or to be 18.3 million yuan to 21 million yuan, compared to net profit of FY 2016 Q1 (17.7 million yuan)
* Says increased operating revenue as main reason for the forecast
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/Efk9QG
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
NO fewer than twelve persons were reportedly killed while several others injured in a renewed attack on the residents of Asso Community in Jemaa Local Governments Area of Southern Kaduna by suspected herdsmen. A source, who crave for anonymity said the gunmen invaded the community on Saturday and opened fire on residents of the area.
They shot sporadically as they entered the village the source told our correspondent on telephone. It was learnt that the incident occurred at 6.00pm shortly after a peace and reconciliations meeting between the natives and the Fulani.
Those injured, according to him, were rushed to the Kafanchan General Hospital, in Jemaa LG for medical treatment. The Kaduna Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, confirmed the incident but noted that he was yet to receive details of the casualties as at the time of filing thus report. – Punch
— Apr 17, 2017 @ 18:55 GMT
Usain Bolt talks to CNN's Amanda Davies on his remarkable feat and what he has planned ahead of the IAAF World Championships.
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Kremlin denies allegations it violated U.S. missile treaty
MOSCOW, Feb 15 (Reuters) - Russia is committed to honouring its international obligations, including in relation to missiles, the Kremlin said on Wednesday, responding to reports it had violated a treaty with the United States by deploying a new ground-based missile.
"Russia has been and remains committed to its international commitments, including to the treaty in question," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said in a daily telephone briefing.
"Nobody has formally accused Russia of violating the treaty," he said.
Minister for Foreign Affairs Timo Soini will visit Tunisia from 18 to 20 April 2017. During the visit Minister Soini will meet Tunisia's leadership and discuss the countries' bilateral relations, migration, the situation in the region and other topical issues.
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OAKLAND, Calif. -- Warriors forward Andre Iguodala was ruled out for Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Cavs because of a sore left knee that forced him to miss the last four games of the Western finals.
In a news release, the Warriors said Iguodala, who was the 2015 Finals MVP against the Cavs, is suffering from a bone bruise and is "making progress," but "the pain that accompanies the bone bruise persists, as does inflammation of the nerve surrounding his left knee."
The Warriors used Kevon Looney in Iguodala's place in the starting lineup against the Rockets. Iguodala is averaging 7.9 points and 4.9 rebounds during the postseason.
On the Cavs' side, Kevin Love remains in the league's concussion protocol and will not be available to reporters on Finals Media Day, which is today at Oracle Arena.
According to the Kansas Highway Patrol report, around 2:45 p.m., Penny D. Nollette, Oakley, was driving a 2008 Lexus RX eastbound on U.S. Highway 40 when she made a left-hand turn in front of an oncoming 2004 Chrysler Concorde driven by Joseph G. Becker, 56, Hays. The drivers of both vehicles were transported to Logan County Hospital, along with two of Becker's passengers, Carl F. Goff, 66, WaKeeney, and Jackie R. Coleman Jr., 40, Palco.
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The town of Bluffton tops a list of the most enterprise-friendly places in South Carolina compiled by the nonprofit research group Palmetto Promise Institute. Bluffton scored a total of 81.07 points out of a possible 100, Palmetto Promise said.
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Crews in Canadian County are responding after a small aircraft crashed into a radio tower just north of El Reno on Wednesday.
Crews at the scene said a radio tower had collapsed. There is no word yet on injuries from the crash.
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Philadelphia 76ers small forward Robert Covington will make $1.6 million next season. The team had until June 24 to make a move before he became a restricted free agent.
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BUNKERVILLE, Nev. (AP) — Supporters of cattleman and anti-federal figure Cliven Bundy are protesting a presidential decision to give national monument protection to public land where Bundy grazes cows near his southern Nevada ranch.
The Spectrum of St. George, Utah, (http://bit.ly/2iVR3K7 ) reports that Bundy family members and friends staged a peaceful rally of about a few dozen people on Saturday near the Bundy home.
Family matriarch Carol Bundy is expressing fear that the government will ban grazing in the Gold Butte area — although the U.S. Interior Department says grazing will be allowed.
An armed standoff in April 2014 stopped a federal roundup of Bundy cattle and led to the arrest on federal charges of 19 people including five Bundy family members.
Trial is set to begin Feb. 6 in Las Vegas for the first six defendants in that case.
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Dowty Propellers, a manufacturer of aircraft propeller systems for civil and military applications, plans to build a new facility in the Gloucester, UK area. This follows a fire in February 2015 that destroyed its operating headquarters and blade manufacturing facility. It is expected that the new facility will be operational in 2019.
Lafite Rothschild has opened up its entire back catalogue to mark 150 years since Baron James de Rothschild signed the deeds of ownership. Jane Anson reports on an evening to remember, with wines ranging from 2010 back to 1881.
The Lafite archives consist primarily of many thousands of loose-leaf documents that have been separated into numbered boxes carefully marked from (at least last time I was looking at them) one to 89. ‘Lafite must have one of the most astonishing wine libraries in the world, and is missing only three vintages from the entire 150 years under Rothschild ownership.’ More recently published Premium articles to enjoy: Smith Haut Lafitte: All the ‘7s’ back to 1947 Domaine de Chevalier: All vintages tasted from 2000 to 2017 How to join Decanter Premium
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate on Tuesday confirmed President Donald Trump's pick to lead the National Security Agency and the U.S. Cyber Command.
On a voice vote, the Senate approved Paul Nakasone for one of the nation's top intelligence posts. They also approved his military promotion to general.
Nakasone, a longtime member of the cryptologic community, has a strong background in cyber issues. He is replacing the current director, Mike Rogers, who is retiring.
During his confirmation hearing, Nakasone said China, Russia and other nations that launch cyberattacks against the United States aren't worried about retribution and see no reason to change their behavior.
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"They don't fear us," he said at the hearing, adding that the U.S. must impose costs on those adversaries to make them stop.
Nakasone previously commanded the U.S. Army Cyber Command and held military intelligence positions in Afghanistan, Iraq and the Republic of Korea.
After a decade of swimming in circles, it's goodbye to TV's most famous hippos - as BBC One launches a new set of idents to appear between its programmes.
The first new ident was screened on New Year's Day and showed a group of open water swimmers from Somerset.
Our latest storm system caused snow to develop on Sunday and continued into very early Monday morning leaving the heaviest amounts in northeastern Siouxland where places like Emmetsburg saw 9 inches with Spencer seeing 6.5 inches.
KTIV picked up 3.2 inches of snow while the Sioux Gateway Airport came in with 2.4 inches.
As you move to the west, the amounts continued to go down with far western Siouxland missing out on accumulations completely.
Neto (ankle) took part in Monday's practice and is listed as questionable for Game 2 against the Clippers on Tuesday, Andy Larsen of KSL.com reports.
Neto has missed the last three games with a sprained ankle, including the Jazz's playoff opener against the Clippers on Saturday. The fact that he was able to take part in Monday's practice bodes well for a speedy return, although another update on his availability ahead of Tuesday's Game 2 should be provided after the team's morning shootaround. Once available, Neto could cut into the minutes of Dante Exum or Shelvin Mack, although it likely won't be enough to force a drastic change to the team's regular rotation.
THE mysterious history of one the most famous paintings in Glasgow 's collections is being probed by a major new international art project. For many years there have been question marks over the true creator of The Lady in a Fur Wrap, an enigmatic painting in Glasgow's collections.
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Nurse Erin Barnett has revealed the shocking lengths she went to before filming Love Island so she could achieve the perfect bikini body.
The 23-year-old former Beauty and the Geek contestant told OK! magazine that she 'starved' herself in order to lose 5kg so she could reach her goal weight of 49kg.
'I've just been starving myself, not eating, then binge eating, then starving. I can't eat healthy, it's too much effort,' the Melbourne native said on Thursday.
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'I've just been starving myself': Erin Barnett has revealed the shocking lengths she went to before filming Love Island so she could achieve the perfect bikini body. Pictured left in 2013
She added: 'Thank god I've lost 5kg, so I'm down to 49kg. It's all about the bikini on this show and in all honest, I don't know how people diet.
'I binge mainly on lollies, and salt and vinegar chips.'
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - India's NSE index posted its biggest daily gain in more than a month, recovering from a five-day losing streak, as investors saw those losses as overdone and as global markets gained amid dampened prospects of a U.S. rate hike this year.
The broader NSE index ended 0.86 percent higher at 9,794.15, its biggest one-day percentage gain since July 10.
The benchmark BSE index closed up 0.75 percent at 31,449.03, its biggest gain since July 19.
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(WASHINGTON EXAMINER) President Trump’s decision to be the first president in three decades to speak at the annual National Rifle Association convention is drawing heat from two anti-gun groups that now plan to travel to Atlanta to disrupt the massive event.
Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America and Everytown for Gun Safety — funded by former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg — on Monday decried Trump’s plans and warned:
“Our volunteers will be in Atlanta during the NRA’s annual meeting, just as we have been showing up at town halls and in statehouses across the country to stand up for the safety of our families and communities. We will not be silenced.”
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A man was robbed at gunpoint in Auckland Park on Tuesday night after returning home from the airport.
CCTV footage shows the white SUV pulling into the house. Moments later a vehicle screeches to a halt outside and a man runs in to stop the gate closing. Along with his accomplice, they argue with the driver who eventually disappears off camera as the criminals escape with luggage and valuables.
Brixton police spokesperson Jeanette Backhoff told the Northcliff Melville Times that a case of armed robbery had been opened. The criminals stole a suitcase and briefcase from the car's boot before fleeing in a silver Toyota Corolla Quest.
SRIKAKULAM: A six-year-old girl was allegedly kidnapped when she was returning home from her school at Laveru of Srikakulam district on Friday. The girl has been identified as Saranya, a student of the Little Concept School at Laveru and her parents—Nagaraju and Shyamala—are daily wagers.
According to police, the girl’s parents lodged a complaint saying that Saranya went to the school on Friday morning, but did not return. In the complaint, the parents alleged that one Lankapalli Suresh, a person well-known to their family had kidnapped their daughter to settle an old rivalry. Police launched a search operation.
TEMPE, Ariz. — Add another name to the long list of Arizona Cardinals players lost for the season due to injury.
Coach Bruce Arians says starting left tackle Jared Veldheer has a cracked ankle and will go on injured reserve. Veldheer was injured in the fourth quarter of Sunday's 12-7 victory over the Tennessee Titans.
Arians also says starting right guard Earl Watford has a high ankle sprain and will miss some time.
Rookie Will Holden —a fifth-round draft pick out of Vanderbilt — will move into the left tackle spot and Evan Boehm will go back to right guard, a job he lost to Watford.
Veldheer joins tackle D.J. Humphries (knee) and guard Mike Iupati (triceps) as Arizona starting offensive linemen to go down with season-ending injuries.
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Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh, is sure giving her son, Andrea, the best he deserves and definitely, when he grows older, she will show him some pictures of him when little.
The actress is building her son up for that fame that comes with one’s career as she recently allowed her son to pose with a Police officer carrying a gun.
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This tiny cutie is only three months old. She came onto planet earth with five other kittens that look exactly like her. She is still learning her manners and getting to know life but Floette definitely loves to snuggle. She enjoys being entertained and appreciates all the play time she can get. If you're interested in adopting Floette head over to ACCT Philly website for more information.
Tens of thousands of protesters marched through the streets of Rio de Janeiro on Thursday, March 15, after a prominent city councilor, who had campaigned against police brutality, was shot dead.On Wednesday, 38-year-old Marielle Franco and her driver were shot in her car, the BBC reported.Some streets were closed as protesters demanded justice over the politician’s death, according to local news reports. This video was taken by an eyewitness on the corner of R. da Consolacao and Paulista Avenue as the demonstration passed through. Credit: Antonio Carlos via Storyful
PARENTS are being reminded to put eye tests on their to-do lists before their children go back to school in September.
An opticians in Gosport is highlighting the importance of making eye tests an annual occurrence for children.
Manager of Scrivens Opticians in Gosport High Street Hannah Gordon said: ‘Being able to see properly is vital to a child’s learning and undiagnosed sight problems can be detrimental to their achievement, behaviour and enjoyment of school.
‘Even though most children get a basic check of their eyes in reception years at school, this doesn’t always check everything that’s covered in a full eye examination at an opticians.’
She added: ‘The summer break is an ideal time to book an eye test.’
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Florence police are searching for a hit-and-run driver.
Police say a small sport utility vehicle struck a pedestrian on Cloyd Boulevard. The victim was in a wheelchair and has been flown from the scene with serious injuries.
Police don't know the model or color of the vehicle but say it has front end damage and was last seen traveling east on Cloyd Boulevard toward Mall Road.
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It's election day in the federal riding of Battlefords-Lloydminster.
Five candidates are vying to grab the seat held by former Conservative MP Gerry Ritz, who retired earlier this year.
Advanced polls were open at the beginning of the month, from Dec. 1 through the 4th.
This is what you'll need to cast your ballot for the next MP of the Battlefords-Lloydminster riding. (Elections Canada)
The candidates are:
Rosemarie Ashley Falk, Conservatives
Matt Fedler, New Democratic Party
Ken Finlayson, Independent
Larry Ingram, Liberals
Yvonne Potter-Pihach, Green Party
You can find your polling location here. Polls open at 8:30 a.m. CT and will remain open for 12 hours.
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Notts County’s first pre-season friendly, against a Rolls Royce Leisure Select XI, will now kick-off at noon on Saturday, July 7.
Kick-off has been moved to avoid a clash with England’s World Cup quarter-final against Sweden, after the Three Lions secured a dramatic penalty shootout win over Colombia on Tuesday night.
Supporters can watch the England clash on large-screen televisions at the ground after full time.
It will be Notts fans’ first opportunity to see the Magpies’ new signings, with strikers Kane Hemmings and Kristian Dennis both likely to feature.
Notts are also likely to showcase their new kit which was unveiled last Friday.
A barbecue will be on offer.
Entry will be £5 for adults and £3 for children and the match will take place at Rolls Royce Leisure in Hucknall.
For the second straight postseason, the Predators are up 2-0 on an opponent. Let's ignore what happened last year for a moment and enjoy a 2-0 series lead on Chicago for the first time ever.
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The countersuit is the second one to be launched against President Trump over the incident last March. A second man who was accused of assaulting protesters at a Donald Trump campaign rally in Louisville last March countersued the president on Monday.
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The Black Stars will be based in Al Ain's UAE City training grounds for the AFCON 2017 camping.
Ghana head coach Avram Grant named a 26-man squad that will pitch camp in the UAE on Wednesday.
Grant named Barnsley's Andy Yiadom, striker Raphael Dwamena and Schalke 04's Bernard Tekpetey to join usual faces.
Al Gharafa defender Rashid Sumaila, Turkey-based Nuru Suley and Ghana Premier League Most Valuable Player Latif Blessing were all dropped from the 26-man squad.
Eight (8) players who did not train with the squad including Leicester City's Daniel Amartey, Christian Atsu, Andy Yiadom, Andre and Jordan Ayew, Adam Kwarasey, Thomas Partey and Asamoah Gyan will all join the squad in the UAE.
Ghana won silver medal at the last edition of the competition after losing on penalties to the Ivory Coast in the final.
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Gabs set to shake with ‘the earthquake’
Motor enthusiasts can look forward to a blockbuster weekend in the form of motor spinning spectacle: ‘The Earthquake’.
Hosted by Spin City and Emergency Assist Motor Club, the main act for Saturday’s event will be Ben 10 vs Big Boyz.
Other acts are Team Austin and Panjaro, Team BGB, Showstoopers, Team Sheriff, Team General, V MUD, Team Block 8 and Northside crew.
The event will be held at Fairground and starts at 1000hrs, continuing up until 1800hrs.
The Kosciusko Board of Aldermen will hold its first meeting of February this Tuesday night.
During the meeting, the board will address several unclean properties and hear from the Oprah Winfrey Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year.
The meeting will be held at City Hall beginning at 5:30 pm.
The complete agenda can be viewed below.
The substance which has left two people critically ill in Amesbury was nerve agent Novichok, police have confirmed.
Both patients remain in a critical condition in hospital, although nobody else has presented with signs of exposure to the nerve agent, Met Police Assistant Commissioner Neil Basu said.
Home Secretary Sajid Javid will chair a meeting of the Government’s Cobra emergencies committee on Thursday, Downing Street said.
Jet Airways has grounded four of its crew members, including a senior commander, for allegedly clicking selfies during a training flight on April 19 and violating aviation safety norms, airline sources said today. However, an airline spokesperson said that an internal investigation was being conducted into the issue and the crew was aiding in the probe.
"Acting in the interest of guest safety, Jet Airways has placed four crew members off their scheduled duties. The crew members are aiding an internal investigation being conducted by the airline in connection with certain events aboard training flight of April 19," he said.
"At Jet Airways, safety is of paramount interest," the spokesperson said.
The airline sources said the incident took place during a training flight from Leh to Delhi.
The crew -- a senior commander and a three trainee pilots -- were allegedly clicking selfies during the course of the flight, they said.
U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone , D-N.J. 6th District, has developed the Stop Counterfeit Drugs by Regulating and Enhancing Enforcement Now (SCREEN) Act to increase funding for enforcement and expand the FDA's authority.
Wednesday, March 21 is this year's edition of Kick Butts Day , a national day of activism empowering youth to speak out against the tobacco industry.
Speech to Text for Soup Bowl benefit helps feed thousands in local community
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terre haute catholic charities held the 8th annual "soup bowl" benefit tonight. more than 12 thousand children in our community go hungry.. which is why the group is raising money -- through this event -- to help those in need. "i think a lot of people in our community don't recognize the fact that there's actually more than 41 thousand people living here in west central indiana who are food insecure so they don't know where their next meal is coming from." the event is expected to raise more than 20 thousand dollars.. that money will help give an extra 80 thousand meals to those in our community .. winter is continuing
Drink Wisconsinbly Pub will be pairing their DW Burger with SoulBoxer Old Fashioned cocktails at Stein & Dine 2017. Join us as we visited Drink Wisconsinbly Pub to talk about the pairing and the pub's unique supper club traditions.
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Pwinsider.com is reporting that Big Cass is backstage at tonight’s Raw TV event in Dallas, Texas. It was noted that Cass is not dressed to wrestle, but the word backstage is that he is in the final stages of being cleared.
If you recall, he suffered an injury during his Brooklyn Street Fight match with Enzo Amore in August on an episode of Raw in Brooklyn, NY at the Barclays Center. As seen in the match, Cass went for a big boot but Amore moved, and Cass fell over the top rope and to the floor.
Although he attempted to tough it out, he was in a lot of pain. When he tried to hit the Empire Elbow on Amore, his knee buckled. This led to the referee and trainer checking on him. The match was then stopped. Following the match, Big Cass was obviously upset with the injury as he was cursing and hitting his leg as well as the rope.
He underwent surgery in late August and is targeted for a return in May.
Gareth Southgate sent his players a warning ahead of the Sweden game
England meet Sweden on Saturday in the last eight of the World Cup after a dramatic penalty shoot out win over Colombia last night.
Eric Dier scored the crucial winning spot kick after Jordan Henderson had missed earlier in the shootout.
And Southgate has told his players to make history by reaching the last four but has warned his squad of the difficulties of facing the Swedes.
"We've talked a lot to this team about making their own history, and I feel they've really bought into everything we've tried to do with them," Southgate said.
"The composure they showed in their play for the first 85 to 88 minutes in a big match, under pressure, I thought was really impressive.
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For 15 years in a row, the number of applicants for H-1B work visas has far exceeded the program's cap of 85,000 available visas. The H-1B program, which allows US companies to bring in foreign workers in specialized fields like math, science and engineering, has long been a magnet for controversy. Tech companies say they need the visas to get scarce talent, while labor advocates contend that it allows companies to hire cheaper foreign workers instead of Americans.
Amazon, Microsoft, and Google are just a few of the tech giants that rely on the H-1B visa to snatch up coveted tech talent, and as this chart by Statista shows, this trend has only increased in recent years. Among five prominent tech companies, each saw an increase in approved applications for H-1B working visas from 2016 to 2017, with Amazon taking up the largest share of applications.
Back in February, prior to UCLA kicking off its first spring practices under new coach Chip Kelly, we did position-by-position previews of the Bruins, complete with our best guess at a depth chart ...
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Fiorentina will rename their training ground after former captain Davide Astori, who died aged 31 earlier this month.
The defender, capped 14 times by Italy, passed away before the side were scheduled to play Udinese on 4 March.
A post-mortem examination revealed cardiac arrest as the most likely cause of death.
Chairman Mario Cognigni told Italian media the training ground will be named “Centro Sportivo Davide Astori”.
Astori, who leaves a wife and two-year-old daughter, came through the youth system at AC Milan before joining Cagliari in 2008.
He spent eight years at the club and had loan spells at Roma and Fiorentina before moving permanently to the latter two years ago.
Astori wore the number 13 shirt at Fiorentina, which was retired by the club. Thousands of fans and representatives of every Serie A club gathered at his funeral on 8 March.
Astori’s funeral took place in Florence
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An indefinite strike by workers handling carry-on baggage checks at Barcelona's airport is having a more limited impact on passengers after police have been deployed to help.
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Public Works Minister Inigo de la Serna said the Civil Guard's presence Monday had brought El Prat Airport back to normal after weeks of flight delays.
He said it was necessary to guarantee security at the airport given that Spain was on high alert in case of a terror attack.
Passenger queues of less than 30 minutes were reported Monday, down from several hours in recent weeks.
The baggage screeners voted to intensify their strike action Sunday on rejecting a pay-rise offer from their company.
The government has also decreed that they provide 90 percent of regular service during the stoppage.
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A Colorado teen jumps into action when his mom has a seizure while driving. From the front passenger seat he is able to steer the vehicle to safety. KUSA's Jennifer Meckles reports.
A Colorado teen steered his family to safety Sunday after his mom had a seizure behind the wheel.
Thirteen-year-old Anthony Castner was riding in the front passenger seat when his mom, Sara, started shaking and let go of the wheel, NBC affiliate WFLA reported.
When he realized she was having a seizure, Castner took control of the car, grabbing the wheel and turning it right to steer the SUV off the road and into the grass.
The car eventually slowed to a stop, after running into a fence.
Castner's 6-year-old sister and her friend were in the backseat.
They all climbed out of the car, uninjured, and called 911.
Sara was rushed to the hospital, and is doing fine. She says she is taking medication for epilepsy, and hasn't had a seizure in four years.
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Beginning August 21, 2017, and continuing through September, 12th Street will be under construction between Mississippi Boulevard and Hall Street.
The work will consist of milling and removal of old surfaces, HMA pavement with granular base, driveway replacement, sodding and related construction.
During this time, 12th Street will be closed to through traffic. Parking for McManus Park will be limited to Mississippi Boulevard north of the park.
Pedestrian access will be permitted from Mississippi Boulevard on the south side of the park and near Hall Street on the north.
The start date and duration of the project are dependent on weather.
For more information, contact the Bettendorf Public Works Department at 563-344-4055.
Jorginho would accept Brazil call
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Jorginho’s agent confirms the midfielder “would accept” a call-up by Brazil, even if he wants to play for Italy.
The Napoli midfielder has been capped by the Azzurri, but only in friendlies so he’d still be eligible to play for the country of his birth.
Jorginho moved to Italy when he was young, and played for the Italy Under-21s thanks to his ancestry, so he’s been open about wanting to represent La Nazionale.
“In my opinion, he’s not being called-up by Italy just because [Giampiero] Ventura’s formation doesn’t include a player of his characteristics,” Joao Santos said on Radio Kiss Kiss Napoli.
“Brazil? It’s possible, because Jorginho still hasn’t played an official match for Italy. If he plays against Manchester City it’s possible the Brazil CT [Tite] will call him.
“Is he disappointed? No, but at this point it’s impossible to wear the Azzurri shirt. If the call came from Brazil he would accept it.”
Authorities say a Pennsylvania man moved and concealed a woman's body in a highway median after she had died in a New Jersey motel. Prosecutors in Somerset County have charged 32-year-old David DeSantos of Henryville, Pennsylvania, with disturbing human remains.
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According to Ringside News, Bryan Alvarez of the Wrestling Observer insists it is very unlikely that Bryan will walk out of the company and look for other challenges in different promotions after the summer.
The Beard recently told Chris Jericho in his podcast Talk is Jericho that his contract expires on September 1.
Alvarez also reminded his audience of the four-time world champion’s statement that if he is allowed to wrestle in WWE he will stay in Vince McMahon’s organisation.
He said: “It’s very unlikely Daniel Bryan will leave when his contract ends.
A series of crashes on U.S. 287 sent three people to the hospital Friday evening according to DPS Sergeant Dan Buesing. (Source: RNN)
A series of crashes on U.S. 287 sent three people to the hospital Friday evening according to DPS Sergeant Dan Buesing.
Just after 5 p.m., a vehicle was traveling southbound on 287 between Jolly and Henrietta near Klein Road when it struck a piece of debris. The driver of the vehicle pulled over for a flat tire. That's when a second vehicle hit the debris in the road and lost control, driving into a ditch and flipping several times. Several other vehicles were also involved in minor crashes due to the debris in the road.
The only people injured were the three people inside the car that flipped. They were taken to United Regional with unknown injuries.
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Best Last-Minute Summer Activities For Families In Las Vegas School will be opening soon but there is still enough time to enjoy activities with the family in Las Vegas.
Best Places To Meet New People In Las VegasMany people consider a bar or club to be the best place to meet new folks, then are bitterly disappointed when things don't work out the way they hoped. There are many other places in a city as large as Las Vegas: sometimes it just takes a bit of imagination, but then again, if you do prefer the casual bar or pool scene, there are any number of great places to visit in Vegas and the surrounding area.
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We visit the Colony Meadery in Allentown. They produce mead, an age-old alcoholic beverage made from honey and water. They show us how it is made and we sample some of this un-BEE-lievable libation.
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The Transportation Safety Board of Canada has completed its work at the scene of Wednesday's fatal helicopter crash near Drummondville, Que.
Three people died after the Robinson model helicopter crashed and caught fire in a snow-covered field just north of the city about 110 kilometres northeast of Montreal.
TSB spokesman Alexandre Fournier says the field phase of the investigation is over and the wreck has been removed.
He says investigators are still deciding which parts to send to the TSB lab in Ottawa for further analysis.
The crash claimed the lives of the 57-year-old businessman Jean-Claude Mailhot, his 32-year-old daughter Janie, and her friend Nathalie Desrosiers.
Police have said the crash is not believed to be a criminal act.
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The Colts get an extra minicamp, because they have a new coach. But that’s no benefit for their current quarterback.
Via George Bremer of the Anderson (Ind.) Herald-Bulletin, Andrew Luck won’t be throwing at the minicamp.
More specifically, he won’t be throwing at all. He won’t even be throwing to play catch during warmups.
Luck continues to recover from shoulder surgery performed in January 2017. The thinking is that, by skipping steps during his rehab, Luck set himself back — possibly making it harder to ever get back to 100 percent.
At some point, Luck will reach maximum medical improvement in his shoulder. The question isn’t whether he’s back to what he was before the surgery, but how close (or maybe how far) he’ll be from his prior 100-percent capacity.
WASHINGTON (AP) " The Latest on the Federal Reserve's monetary policy meeting (all times local):
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World stock markets and the dollar are firm ahead of an expected interest rate increase by the U.S. Federal Reserve.
Germany's DAX index is up 0.4 percent and Britain's FTSE 100 0.1 percent. In Asia, Japan's Nikkei 225 ended the day marginally lower. Some gains are expected on Wall Street later, with the futures for both the Dow and S&P 500 up 0.1 percent.
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In currency markets, the dollar is up to 110.22 yen from Tuesday's 110.04 yen. It is roughly flat against the pound, at $1.2758.
The U.S. central bank is widely predicted to nudge up its benchmark rate by a quarter point on Wednesday, to a range of 1 percent to 1.25 percent.
“… If you thought there was enough material there for a book, well we did too. And quite a few subscribers also suggested it would be a good idea. So we decided to turn it into one. A Banquet Without Wine traces a quarter of a century of an almost unremitting series of highs and lows for Liverpool FC. It encompasses the people – players, managers and owners – the games, the trophies and agonising near-misses, a court case and near-administration, a miracle in Istanbul and much more. …” Tomkins Times, amazon
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A festive season influx of visitors can already be felt in Nelson Mandela Bay and so too, there is a visible step-up in law enforcement operations.
This was borne out at the weekend when a crime blitz netted a significant number of suspects.
The municipality – along with the SAPS, metro police, and other security services – has also kicked off a summer season safety plan which, it promises, will bring in desired results.
One of the pleasing features of this programme is the zero-tolerance approach to alcohol on beaches and absolutely no mention of what had been proposed as a possibility not so long ago: designated drinking areas on the city’s seafront.
This idea was never really going to cut it and was clearly scrapped before anyone even began to take it seriously.
April 20 Republic First Bancorp Inc-
* Republic First Bancorp Inc reports first quarter financial results
* Q1 earnings per share $0.03
* Q1 revenue rose 35 percent to $20.5 million
* Republic First Bancorp Inc - book value per common share increased to $3.84 as of march 31, 2017 compared to $3.08 as of march 31, 2016
* Republic First Bancorp Inc qtrly net interest income $14.2 million versus $11.3 million last year Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The problem that the world faces today is the rapid growth of drug addiction. Drug addiction is the most horrifying evils of any society. It hampers the development and destroys the future of the youth. The drug addicts use drug to cut themselves from others and forget the realities of life. They want to run away from their responsibilities and escape the difficulties and challenges of life. Drugs are rampantly being used in our city Turbat where young people use them without any fear of being caught and punished. I request the government to solve the problem of drug addiction by taking a serious action against all those involved in any way.
SOHELA SHAH BAIK
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Wednesday, July 04 2018 RA Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan attended the presentation of the official website of the RA Foreign Ministry
FINRA Hearing Panel Expels Red River Securities, LLC and Bars CEO Brian Keith Hardwick for Fraud; Ordered to Pay $24.6 Million in Restitution to Investors The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority announced today that a FINRA hearing panel has expelled Plano, TX-based broker-dealer Red River Securities, LLC, barred its CEO Brian Keith Hardwick, and ordered the firm and Hardwick to jointly and severally pay $24.6 million in restitution to customers for fraudulent sales in five oil and gas joint ventures. The hearing panel found that the respondents engaged in a pattern of misrepresentations and omissions that spanned nearly four years and involved sales in the risky joint ventures.
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Welcome to the world of podcasts, Formula 1. We've had your back for the last six years and now we look forward to you increasing the size of the pie for all of us!
In this week's episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, we wonder if Sebastian Vettel will conclude the triple header by scoring a hat-trick of penalties; or can he actually win the 2018 British Grand Prix? Fernando Alonso holds the key to the driver market for 2019, or does he? We speculate if Alonso will continue to participate in the World Endurance Championship next season, or will he focus fully on the Indy Car Series?
Charles Leclerc could end up damaging the careers of at least one Haas driver next season — who would it be? And finally, we tell you why Mercedes and Formula 1 need to hire talent from outside of Europe.
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Ukraine staged the murder of a Russian journalist in Kiev on Tuesday to 'foil a Russian assassination plot'.
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Competitors of Chicago-based Exelon Corp. filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday opposing legislation that provides billions of dollars in subsidies to the power giant. The legislation approved in December provides as much as $235 million per year to Exelon to keep unprofitable nuclear plants running in Clinton and the Quad Cities.
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INTERNATIONAL NEWS – After a meeting with U.S. military leaders, Donald Trump said it might be “the calm before the storm,” but didn’t mention what the “storm” would be.
When asked today to elaborate on the comment, Trump remained vague, saying “You’ll find out.”
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23:15 Reported News Briefs Nissan 3, 5778 , 19/03/18 Nissan 3, 5778 , 19/03/18 Temperatures to peak on Tuesday It will be clear overnight with mist and cloudiness developing over the coastal plain on Tuesday. Otherwise clear with temperatures peaking above Monday levels before a significant drop but they'll remain unseasonably high. Clear to partly cloudy and slightly warmer on Wednesday. Significant warming on Thursday will bring temperatures back up to the Sharav extreme range with a chance of dust. Additional warming is expected on Friday, along with strong winds and a chance of dust. Tuesday highs:
Jerusalem: 23Celsius/73Fahrenheit;
Kinneret/Sea of Galilee: 28C/82F; Golan Heights:24/75;
Haifa, Tel Aviv: 22/71; Be'er Sheva: 27/80; Dead Sea: 31/87;
Eilat: 32/89 ► ◄ Last Briefs
YEREVAN, APRIL 14, ARMENPRESS. The Deputies of the National Assembly of the Republic of Artsakh visited the Memorial complex of Stepanakert on April 14 and laid flowers at the tomb of the state and political figure, the first President of the Supreme Council of the Republic of Artsakh Artur Mkrtchyan, “Armenpress” was informed from the press service of the National Assembly of Artsakh.
The life of a devotee of Artsakh movement and liberation struggle interrupted 25 years ago, however his ideas and vision of the strong homeland are actual and demanded even a quarter of century after his death.
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RALPHO TOWNSHIP, Pa. -- A worker had to be flown to the hospital after he got his arm caught in a machine at a factory in Northumberland County.
Police say it happened Monday morning at The Toy Factory on Industrial Park Road near Elysburg.
The place in Northumberland County makes stuffed animals.
The incident is under investigation. There is no word how the man's arm got caught.
Beneficiaries have been issued new cards that should allow them to access their grants from Sassa and the Post Office.
JOHANNESBURG - As some South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) beneficiaries struggle to receive their grants, the agency's management is briefing Parliament on the reasons for the long queues at pay points and a strategy to deal with this challenge.
Beneficiaries have been issued new cards that should allow them to access their grants from Sassa and the Post Office.
Earlier on Wednesday morning, Sassa said the new payment system crashed but that is expected the payment system to improve.
WATCH LIVE: Sassa briefs Parliament on grants crisis
USA Today has come out with a list of the Rudest Holidays to get married on. Presidents Day is OK… but what about Labor Day? Check out the full list here.
A West Auckland man has been arrested in relation to the stabbing of a teenager in Franklin Road before Christmas last year.
At about 10.15pm on Friday December 8, the 19-year-old victim was taken to hospital with a stab wound to the chest.
Since then police have been investigating the incident, releasing an Identikit image of the man in an attempt to find the man suspected of the stabbing.
An Identikit image of a man suspected of stabbing someone on Franklin Road in Auckland. Source: Supplied/NZ Police
A 35-year-old was arrested and has since been charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, and assault.
BMW Financial Services on Friday said it "disagrees with and disputes" the contents of the compliance notice issued by the National Credit Regulator‚ which states that the on-the-road fee of between R3000 and R6000 which the credit provider adds to its customers' credit agreements is illegal in terms of the National Credit Act and must be refunded.
“We will be objecting to the notice‚” said Edward Makwana‚ of the BMW Group’s communications division.
"The on-the-road fee is a fee agreed to between the dealer and the consumer."
I would like to thank Frisco Mckenzie for the letter in Thursday’s edition of The NEWS (‘Alternative Facts’).
I was astounded by an earlier letter from Murray Jarrett, which was neatly contradicted by Mckenzie.
As an American living permanently in Qualicum Beach, I appreciate Mckenzie’s clear and precise clarification of what Jarrett clearly did not understand. Many Americans consider Barack Obama to be one of our greatest presidents, if not the greatest.
President Obama inherited ISIS. The war with Iraq caused a lot of hate towards the United States and the western nations.
I do wonder where Jarrett finds his information, but I am glad Mckenzie wrote to The NEWS.
Louise Wilson
Qualicum Beach
The local Dutch Bros coffee stands plan to try and raise some money for FISH of Cowlitz County today, donating a dollar from each drink sold to the local agency. FISH of Cowlitz County helps to supply food banks at 18 local churches, and the money raised from today’s event will help to purchase food for those food banks. Last year, they raised more than $2,100 during this “Dutch Luv Day” event. Dutch Bros is located at just off of I-5 at 105 Kelso Drive in Kelso, at 905 Ocean Beach Highway, and at 901 15th Avenue in Longview.
April 28 Swedish Orphan Biovitrum
* Q1 total revenue was SEK 1,396 mln (1,273)
* Says Q1 revenues grew 10 per cent overall, and by 47 percent adjusted for the one-time credit of SEK 322 million received in Q1 2016.
* Q1 product revenue was SEK 1,269 mln (1,108)
* Q1 gross margin was 74 per cent (74)
* Q1 EBITA was SEK 406 mln (502)
* Says outlook for 2017 is unchanged Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Stockholm Newsroom)
ATHENS (ANA) – The dental sector is playing an important role in boosting and promoting medical tourism in Greece.
For that reason, a group of Greek specialised dentists set up a cluster in 2015 with the view to further promoting the sector. “In an effort to increase the number of foreigners coming to Greece for medical reasons, the municipality of Athens took the initiative to bring qualified dentists together with the view to rendering Athens a top dental destination,” the assistant professor of Dentistry at the University of Athens and President of Athens Dental Tourism Cluster, Nicholas Kouvelas, said to the Athens Macedonian News Agency.
According to Kouvelas, the assets of treating dental patients in Greece are the following: – highly qualified doctors – certificates received from internationally recognised organisations – patient friendly climate – low cost services, even 25-35 pct lower than the equivalent cost in other developed countries
HUDDERSFIELD, England — Huddersfield says head coach David Wagner has signed a contract extension to stay at the Premier League club for three more years.
Wagner, his assistant Christophe Buhler and first-team coach Andrew Hughes all signed new deals that will keep them at the club until 2021.
The trio all had 12 months left on their previous contracts, and Wagner had been linked with bigger clubs after an impressive debut season in the Premier League.
However, the German-American said "the decision to extend my stay at this club was not a difficult one."
May 2 General Motors Co :
* GM says announced the deconsolidation of its business in Venezuela, effective as of May 1, 2017
* Deconsolidation follows the unexpected seizure of GM's Venezuelan plant on April 18 by judicial authorities
* Deconsolidation of Venezuelan business is expected to result in a charge of up to approximately $100 million
* All former employees have since been paid separation benefits as legally required
* Seizure of GM's Venezuelan plant forced co to "cease operations and terminate employment relationships due to causes beyond parties' will"
* Executives expressed willingness to talk with government officials, union leaders about possiblity to start production, employ some workers with new business model Source text : (bit.ly/2pBKXPC) Further company coverage:
Retired Superior Court LaDoris Cordell is among the 16 honorees at the second annual Black Legend Awards, being held Feb. 25, 2017 at the Hammer Theater Center in San Jose. The collaborative effort to establish a Black History Museum in Silicon Valley is continuing to gain steam with the second annual Black Legend Awards, taking place in downtown San Jose on Feb. 25. A new class of 16 award winners will join last year's 20 honorees as the foundation for the planned museum, which would celebrate the contributions of African-Americans in the valley.
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Donald Trump held his first White House Easter Egg Roll on Monday - organised by his wife and First Lady Melania.
But it wasn’t just the entire event she had to manage - eagle-eyed viewers of Trump’s address from the White House balcony spotted her reminding the President to observe the national anthem properly.
In this Dec. 2011, file picture the National Registry Office for Classified Information, behind railway tracks, also known as ORNISS, where between 2003 and 2006, the CIA operated a secret prison from the building's basement, bringing in high-value terror suspects for interrogation and detention, sits in a busy residential neighborhood minutes from the center of Romania's capital city Bucharest. Former Romanian president Ion Iliescu has acknowledged approving the CIA's request for a site in Romania, but said he would have refused had he known its destination, one of the CIA "black sites" - prisons outside the U.S. where suspected terrorists were held and subjected to harsh interrogation.
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A new tectonic map of the southern and central Appalachians incorporates modern field and structural-stratigraphic, geochronologic , geochemical, and geophysical data to identify crustal boundaries and blocks. Major tectonic units include the aS1 4735 Ma Laurentian failed rift, aS1 4565 Ma rifted margin sedimentary-volcanic assemblage deposited on Grenvillian and pre-Grenvillian crust, the Laurentian platform, and a series of distal Laurentian terranes accreted to Laurentia during the Taconian or Neoacadian orogenies.
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Salah was an impressive figure for Liverpool during pre-season and he made an immediate impact on his return to English football with a goal on debut against Watford in the Premier League.
His goal wasn't enough for the Reds to win at Vicarage Road an instinctive relationship with his team-mates already appears to be in tact.
And Carragher thinks that once the team gets used to Salah's style of play and movement, the Egypt international has the ability to score plenty more.
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ORONO, Maine (AP) — The University of Maine has received a $10 million gift for its new engineering building.
The Kennebec Journal reports UMaine president Susan Hunter said the gift is from the family of a graduate of the school’s engineering program. Hunter says the donor will be identified later and the building will be named after them. University officials say the donation is the largest gift to the flagship campus from a living donor.
UMaine’s undergraduate engineering program has grown 70 percent in enrollment since 2011. University officials say the new building will help the school with its growing demand.
Lawmakers previously approved a $50 million package to help with construction of the $80 million building. Officials plan to start construction in spring 2020.
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Exhibition created by YAA explores how technology and art have become intertwined more than ever before over the past few decades by featuring interactive technological artwork produced by contemporary South Florida artists. Visitors will learn about a broad range of technological developments and their effects on art both before and after the turn of the 21st century.
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Photo: Contributed A movie filmed in the North Okanagan is now on Netflix.
A Hollywood movie filmed in the North Okanagan has made its way to Netflix.
Blackway, starring Anthony Hopkins, Ray Liotta and Julia Stiles, is about an ex-logger comes to the aid of a woman who returns to her hometown in the Pacific Northwest and finds herself harassed and stalked by a former cop turned crime lord.
The thriller was produced by Enderby Entertainment which was founded by Enderby resident and producer Rick Dugdale.
Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns doesn’t realize his own strength sometimes.
KAT was pumped up at the end of a play in Tuesday night’s game against the Cavs, and he high-fived Ricky Rubio to celebrate.
The problem was that he slapped his teammate’s hand so hard that it stung. Rubio actually grimaced.
O Rubio sentiu a raiva do Towns literalmente.#NBAnoSporTV pic.twitter.com/HeEgjXs2Bc — NBA do Povo (@NBAdopovo) February 15, 2017
The Wolves need Rubio healthy, as they’re currently shopping him, and he could be moved soon.
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – Wouldn’t this holiday season be a little less stressful with a furry friend to curl up with? Plenty of dogs, cats and other animals are waiting for you at the Norfolk and Virginia Beach SPCA as well as Chesapeake Animal Services. As part of their “Home for the Holidays” program, the Priority Automotive Group will help you cover the cost of adoption.
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CLEMSON, S.C. -- Clemson's starting backcourt of Marquise Reed and Shelton Mitchell is returning for one more season.
Reed, the Tigers leading scoring last season, and Mitchell both announced they have withdrawn from the NBA draft and will play one more year with the Tigers.
Reed averaged 15.8 points while Mitchell had a career-best 12.2 points a game this past season in helping Clemson (25-10) reach the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament. It was the Tigers first NCAA trip since 2011.
Mitchell, Clemson's point guard, and Reed both entered the draft last month. Neither hired an agent, which made them eligible to return. It also means the core of this year's NCAA team is back with the guards joining forward Elijah Thomas next season.
Clemson coach Brad Brownell said having Reed and Mitchell back gives the Tigers one of the better backcourts in the Atlantic Coast Conference.
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Del City police Maj. Jody Suit told The Oklahoman officers found a man shot to death early Sunday morning outside a home.
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Emergency services are continuing to tackle a large forest fire near the Slieve Blooms mountains in Offaly this evening.
The fire was reported earlier on Wednesday afternoon between Kinnitty and Cadamstown.
A number of Fire Crews responded but it's understood the fire has since spread to a perimeter of around 300 metres.
Multiple units of Offaly Fire Services remain at the scene tackling the blaze on the ground while a number of helicopters are assisting to bring the blaze under control.
Offaly Fire Services says it is working to extinguish the fire and caution for motorists and householders is advised due to smoke and visibility issues.
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Baku. 15 December. REPORT.AZ/ The Russian Federation Council officially scheduled the presidential elections in Russia for March 18, 2018, at today's plenary session.
Report informs citing the Interfax, the Upper Chamber has taken relevant decision which will come into force from the moment of its official publication.
In other words, presidential election campaign has begun in Russia.
The Guam Chapter of the American Red Cross held its 9th Annual High Heel-A-Thon on Dec. 2 at
Macy’s in Micronesia Mall.
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(From left) Juan Mora, visual manager; Barbara Flores, merchandise manager; and Andrew Seuh, assistant store manager, all from Macy’s Guam.
(From left) Jeffrey A. Cook, vice president, Cunliffe & Cook . . .
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DAVENPORT, Fla. (AP) - Authorities say a Florida elementary school teacher left a 4-year-old child alone while she went to buy marijuana.
A Polk County Sheriff's Office news release says 26-year old Marsha Dolce was arrested Saturday and charged with child neglect and marijuana possession.
Deputies responded to a Davenport apartment complex Saturday morning and found a 4-year-old child crying outside wearing only a T-shirt and underwear. Dolce, who teaches fourth grade at Laurel Elementary in Poinciana, eventually returned home and told deputies she had left to help a friend with car troubles.
Deputies reported finding marijuana in Dolce's home, and text messages on her phone indicated that she had gone to nearby Winter Haven hours earlier to buy the drug.
Child welfare officials removed the child from Dolce's home.
Jail records didn't list an attorney for Dolce.
The Tofield Legion was a busy place on Friday night, Jan. 26 as it celebrated and honoured one of the greatest poets and lyricists, Robbie Burns, the Bard of Ayrshire.
The evening started with some Highland dancing, followed by the traditional piping of the haggis.
Legion President Barbara Ferguson carried the haggis, led by Comrade Chris Warren.
Ferguson performed the address, reciting Burns’ “Ode To A Haggis,” and as tradition, both Warren and Ferguson had a shot of whiskey after.
“We had a delightful evening, but because of challenging weather and the continuous snowfall, the attendance wasn’t as much as we had hoped,” said …
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A team of scientists on Monday documented what they're describing as the first case of large-scale river reorganization as a result of human-caused climate change (Editor's note: could be paywalled; alternative source ). From a report:"The river wasn't what we had seen a few years ago. It was a faded version of its former self," lead study author Daniel Shugar of the University of Washington at Tacoma said of the Slims River, which lost much of its flow because of the glacial change. "It was barely flowing at all. Literally, every day, we could see the water level dropping, we could see sandbars popping out in the river."
The BJP party's candidate from the Unjha Assembly Constituency for the Gujarat Assembly elections 2017 is Narayanbhai L Patel.
Unjha is one of the 182 assembly constituencies of Gujarat. It is located in Mehsana district.
The constituency will have 215 polling stations.
In 2012 assembly polls, the number of electors for this seat was 202960. Patel Narayanbhai Lalludas of BJP won the seat in 2012 assembly elections with 75708 votes. He remained undefeated since 1995.
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A Bosnian teenager has performed an impressive, if painful to watch, stunt, breaking 111 concrete blocks with his head in a mere 35 seconds.
Forward flipping his way down a line of 20 stacks of six blocks each, Kerim Ahmetspahic, a young taekwondo martial artist, smashed the blocks with his head in front of a cheering crowd in the Bosnian city of Visoko at the weekend.
He appeared to falter on the 18th stack, but then recovered and finished to loud applause.
Ahmetspahic received a certificate recording his achievement and thanked his parents, his coach and his friends for helping him succeed in the unusual accomplishment.
(Writing by Karishma Singh; Editing by Paul Tait)
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May 3 Canadian newspaper publisher Torstar Corp on Wednesday reported a 11.5 percent fall in quarterly revenue, as growth in some of its digital ventures failed to offset a decline in print advertising.
Torstar, which publishes the Toronto Star and a string of other titles, said net loss attributable to shareholders narrowed to C$24.4 million ($17.7 million), or 30 Canadian cents per share, in the first quarter ended March 31, from C$53.5 million, or 66 Canadian cents per share, a year earlier.
Torstar recorded charges related to restructuring and impairment of some assets in the prior-year quarter.
Revenue fell to C$138.6 million from C$156.7 million. ($1 = 1.3730 Canadian dollars) (Reporting by John Benny in Bengaluru; Editing by Sai Sachin Ravikumar)
SOMERSET, Pa. (AP) – State police say two people were killed and four injured in a series of crashes on the Pennsylvania Turnpike in western Pennsylvania.
Police said a tractor-trailer stopped because of an accident and a car slid sideways into the truck in Jefferson Township in Somerset County shortly after 6:30 a.m. Saturday.
Police said 55-year-old William Nace and 47-year-old Debra Nace of Delaware, Ohio, were killed. A 16-year-old youth and 12-year-old girl were taken to a hospital for treatment.
No one was injured in the original accident but another two-vehicle crash in the same area sent two people to local hospitals.
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There's an estimated £14million jackpot on tonight's winning Euromillions draw and it's yours if you have the numbers 20, 23, 28, 30 and 44.
EuroMillions, which is played in nine European countries, has two draws a week - one on Tuesday and one on Friday - with jackpots occasionally reaching into the hundreds of millions of pounds in the event of a multiple-rollover.
The Lucky stars are 3 and 7.
EuroMillions was first drawn in February 2004 and initially only included the UK, France and Spain – before lottery organisers Ireland, Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Austria and Portugal joined in October that year.
Players from micro-nations between the main players, such as Monaco, Liechtenstein and Andorra – as well as French overseas dependencies and the Isle of Man, can also take part.
The prize is capped at 190m euros – and the odds of winning the jackpot are around 1 in 140m.
Over the course of Bloodline‘s first two seasons, the Rayburns went from being good people who did a bad thing to decent people who did a few bad things to altogether questionable people. Specifically, at the end of season 2, Marco had figured out exactly what happened to Danny — his brother killed him and his siblings helped cover it up — and that meant one thing: Marco had to die. So, just as Kevin killed his sister’s ex, big brother John was last seen driving out of town, done with everything his family had become.
And with one season left, we’ll get to see just how much further they can fall when Bloodline‘s final 10 episodes hit Netflix on May 26. For now, check out a teaser for the season above, along with first look images at the drama ahead. (Spoiler: From the looks of things, a happy ending might be out of reach.)
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Dexter Fowler, the Cardinals biggest off season acquisition of the winter, reported early to Spring Training, arriving on February 14th. Position players are not required to report until the 16th, but Fowler wanted to get a head start meeting and working with his new teammates. Fowler was the center fielder for last year's World Champion Chicago Cubs.
Fox 2 Sports reporter Zac Choate talked it over with the new Cardinals lead off hitter.
Two weeks from Christmas and it's beginning to look more like the holiday in eastern Iowa.
Snow has been falling in parts of eastern Iowa today, mainly in our northern counties.
The StormTRACK 7 team says the roads could be slick from this afternoon through early Tuesday morning.
Warmer air makes a comeback then on Wednesday.
Get updates here and watch News 7 KWWL at 5 & 6 p.m. tonight.
The frozen aisle at your local grocery store just got dangerously cheesy. Yes, you read that headline correctly: The limited-edition Burger King Mac n’ Cheetos that you crave year-round can now be cooked in the comforts of your own home.
Frito-Lay announced that it’s releasing two versions of the ultimate crave-worthy snack to retailers around the United States. In addition to the original Mac n’ Cheetos, there’s a new version of the product on shelves: Flamin’ Hot Mac n’ Cheetos.So now you don’t have to drive all the way to Burger King during the limited release times to get your cheese-covered cheese snack fix. You can just pop a box of Mac n’ Cheetos in any conventional or toaster oven, wait a few minutes, and live your cheesy life in pure bliss.The snack continues its affordable pricing, too. The Burger King snack retailed for $2.69, and these boxes are available for a cool $4.98. Sounds like a Frozen Food Hall of Fame candidate to us
Ron and Patty Beuttel of Brighton are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. The former Patricia Allen and Ronald Beuttel were United in marriage on Feb. 3, 1968 at the First Baptist Church in Jerseyville.
Their children are Lisa (Mike) Riley of Godfrey, Ryan (Melinda) Beuttel of Brighton and Brent Beuttel of Brighton. Their grandchildren are Cameron and Morgan Riley and Garrett, Bram and Recia Beuttel.
Ron is retired from both Laclede Steel Co. and the St. Louis Board of Education. Patty is retired from the Office of the Circuit Clerk, Jersey County.
Their children are planning a surprise family event and the couple are planning a trip at a later date.
You do not want to mess with a mama moose, especially if its young are nearby.
A moose and its two calves were spotted along a busy highway near Joint Base Elmendorf–Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska last week. Penned in by the fence and the highway, the mother moose began charging cyclists on an adjacent trail.
A news crew covering the incident managed to capture one of the charges on camera, and even intervened. Fortunately, though the moose bluff charged the cyclist, it did not make contact. The rider did, however, fall off his bike.
After the cyclist fell to the ground, the moose charged again. That's when the crew for KTVA used its vehicle to put some distance between the cyclist and the animals.
The trail was eventually shut down and later reopened by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, KTVA reports. The moose and her two calves were able to enter the base through a moose gate, and thankfully, no one was seriously injured.
MILAN, April 12 Italy's Cassa di Risparmio di Rimini (Carim) said on Wednesday its board had granted access to its books to a private equity firm that offered to buy a controlling stake in the regional bank as it seeks to fill a capital gap.
Banca Carim, one of several Italian banks grappling with the fallout of a harsh recession in the country, said its capital ratios were below the requirements demanded by the Bank of Italy.
The bank's core capital ratio stood at 6.91 percent at end-2016, below a minimum 7.80 percent threshold.
"The board has examined a (non binding) offer ... by a private equity fund willing to inject capital in exchange for control of the bank ... and has decided to grant a due diligence phase," it said.
Banca Carim said it had also been in touch with a bank deposit guarantee fund - which can use voluntary contributions from lenders for bank rescues - over a possible capital injection. (Reporting by Valentina Za, editing by Giulia Segreti)
Judges awarded this wine a Double Gold Medal in the 2016 Wenatchee Wine & Food Festival competition.
Tsillan Cellars 2013 Estate Reserve Syrah, $35
Review: Perched above the south shore of Lake Chelan, Tsillan Cellars is one of the most beautiful destination wineries in the Pacific Northwest — perhaps even on the West Coast. It is the creation of Dr. Robert Jankelson, who envisioned this Tuscan-themed property many years ago. This Syrah from estate grapes is a classic thanks to…
Les Zaitz has been living and working at a ranch near John Day in eastern Oregon for more than a decade - not exactly where most would expect to find one of the state's top investigative journalists. The 61-year-old is a former reporter and editor for The Oregonian who favors jeans and boots as daily attire and a cowboy hat when not in the office.
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Triple Chance' game
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Triple Chance" game were:
06-07-08-09-13-15-30-31-33-54
(six, seven, eight, nine, thirteen, fifteen, thirty, thirty-one, thirty-three, fifty-four)
The Qatar crisis is reverberating in Libya, inflaming political divisions in the war-torn oil exporter and dragging commodity-trading giant Glencore Plc into a dispute over crude sales. The row involves competing administrations of the National Oil Corp. that are vying to control crude exports from the OPEC member.
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The Intercept ran an extensive article on the libertarian effort to free Latin America from dictatorship and cronyism. That effort is guided by Alejandro Chafuen.
Some years ago, I had the pleasure to interview Dr. Chafuen about his book, Faith and Liberty, about the scholastic tradition of the School of Salamanca which preceded the Scottish Enlightenment in trying to understand and explain the foundations of liberty in property, regularity, and the restraint of the Prince.
This is one of my favorite interviews because it offers not only a window into a true leader’s thinking, but also into his soul.
The city of Seguin is about to open a new hike bike trail. The city will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday in celebration of the opening of the new Walnut Springs Hike and Bike Trail.
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WASHINGTON – House Speaker Paul Ryan has highlighted on Twitter a school secretary benefiting from the Republican tax overhaul, then deleted the tweet after online criticism that he is cheering an increase of $1.50 a week.
The Associated Press reported on Thursday that changes in tax withholding were sparking bigger paychecks, citing as one example Julia Ketchum of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, whose check went up $1.50 a week.
READ MORE: Trump once again told Americans his tax cuts are the biggest ever. They aren’t.
Ryan on Saturday posted a Tweet noting the secretary’s increase and linking to the AP story. He has posted several other examples of worker pay increases and bonuses since the overhaul, some as much as $1,000.
Ryan’s spokeswoman didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.
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The European Central Bank (ECB) on Wednesday said the head of Latvia's central bank, Ilmars Rimsevics, who was removed over suspicion of corruption, should be allowed to exercise some of his powers. At a hearing at the EU Court of Justice, the ECB argued that Rimsevics's removal was illegal and threatened the EU central bank's independence. The case was brought to the court by Rimsevics.
Mathew Lawrence Miller appeared in a Miami-Dade bond court a day after police say he stabbed two employees at a Publix supermarket after allegedly trying to steal a $7.99 salad.
Miller appeared before Circuit Judge Mindy Glazer, Thursday afternoon where he began to laugh shortly after Glazer read the charges.
“It’s not funny; you could have killed the victim, said, Glazer.
Late Wednesday, Publix released an official statement regarding the incident saying,
“The safety of our associates and customers is paramount, and we are working closely with the Miami Beach Police Department as they continue their investigation.”
Glazer ruled that Miller is no longer allowed to return to the Publix supermarket where the stabbing occurred and banned any contact with the victims.
The post Miami Man Stabs Publix Employees over $8 Salad appeared first on 850 WFTL.
Vulture Space is a nonprofit 501c(3) community bike shop that aims to get a bicycle in the hands of every person living in Milwaukee. We are located downtown, at 651 N Plankinton Ave. Our shop depends on donations and volunteers to stay open and active.
Our largest fundraising event is Bike Prom, which happens every fall. This year it will be held at Company Brewing in Riverwest on October 20th at 10pm. The theme is "cycle-delic forest" and the area will be decorated with neon colored nature scenes. Guests are encouraged to dress in costume. Tickets are available for $10 a pair at our shop or at the door.
Activities during the event will include live DJs with black light dance floor, costume contest, dance off, photo booth, raffle prizes, and pre-party group bike ride through the neighborhood.
Miss Selfridge, which is located in between Debenhams and Clarks in Commercial Road in the town centre, has placed posters in the cleared out unit directing shoppers to its store at Castlepoint Shopping Centre. A spokesman for the fashion retailer Arcadia Group, which owns the Miss Selfridge brand, said the store closed because the lease had come to an end.
Start the conversation, or Read more at Bournemouth Echo.
Dauphin County Commissioners plan to vote on the 2018 budget Wednesday.
The $241 million spending plan includes no property tax increase.
It’s the 13th year a row the county has been able to keep property taxes the same.
New this year in the budget, the coroner’s office is adding positions to deal with the rise in opioid overdoses.
Oncobiologics, Inc. , a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on identifying, developing, manufacturing and commercializing complex monoclonal antibody biosimilar therapeutics, today announced that it has amended its Note and Warrant Purchase Agreement dated December 22, 2016 and issued additional senior secured promissory notes that bear interest at a rate of 5.0% per year and mature on the one-year anniversary of the NWPA and 5-year warrants to purchase shares of its common stock at an exercise price of $3.00 per share in connection therewith. Under the amended NWPA, on April 13, 2017 Oncobiologics issued an additional $3.5 million aggregate principal amount of Notes and an additional 1,165,500 Warrants.
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 Verna Alene Getsinger, 91, of Yakima, died May 27, 2018, in Yakima. She was born Aug. 7, 1926, in Outlook.
Services will at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 2, 2018, in the Outlook Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent to www.valleyhillsfh.com.
Leavenworth Mayor Cheri Farivar joins Chris Hansen to talk about a delay in certain road construction projects due to a lack of competitive bids, a major parking study getting underway and future improvements to the wastewater treatment plant.
BucksWeetOBAMA: I guess Matt has forgot the members of Obama's cabinet. We had Robert "Fibs" Gibbs, Timmy "Tax-cheat" Giethner, a racist AG named Eric Holder and born in Iran Valerie Jarrot as Chief of Staff. Aw yes, the good old days full of hate.
Los Angeles Angels' Andrelton Simmons points upward after hitting a two-run home run during the seventh inning of the team's baseball game against the New York Yankees, Wednesday, June 14, 2017, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) -- Shortstop Andrelton Simmons hit a two-run homer in the seventh inning to break a tie and lead the Los Angeles Angels to a 7-5 victory over the New York Yankees on Wednesday night.
Simmons fell to one knee to hit his seventh home run and ruined the major league debut of New York right-hander Ronald Herrera (0-1).
Danny Espinosa hit a two-run homer for the Angels, and Gary Sanchez a three-run shot for the Yankees.
Blake Parker (2-2) earned the victory in relief. Angels starter Matt Shoemaker left the game in the fourth inning with what the team called tightness of his right forearm extensor muscle.
David Hernandez pitched a scoreless ninth to earn his first save of the year.
LAHORE: After a series of successful talks with the government of Punjab, the Young Doctors Association (YDA) has ended its 15-day long strike. The protesting doctors have announced to return to outdoor patient departments (OPDs) from today.
The protests started on August 1st when the young doctors refused to see patients until their demands of amendment in Central Induction Policy and raise in salaries and allowances were fulfilled.
Moreover, a summary of the impromptu doctors would be sent to Punjab Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the notification of the dismission of young doctors during the protest days would be withdrawn. The academic councils of all colleges will review the Central Induction Policy as well.
During the last 15 days, the provincial health department had suspended 76 protesting doctors for remaining absent. Salaries of eleven lady doctors were deducted while 926 new doctors were appointed.
The Las Vegas Valley can expect cloudy skies, but no chance of rain, to kick-start the new year.
Monday should be mostly cloudy with high temperatures reaching 54 degrees, National Weather Service meteorologist Jim Harrison said. A wind advisory that began Sunday evening will run until 10 p.m.
The weather service expects winds to range between 20 and 30 mph, with gusts up to 40 mph.
“At least portions of the valley will see that,” Harrison said.
On Tuesday and Wednesday winds should settle down, reaching only 10 mph.
Skies should remain partly cloudy through Thursday, Harrison said.
Tuesday and Wednesday should see highs of 55 degrees. Thursday should reach 57 degrees.
Contact Rachel Hershkovitz at rhershkovitz@reviewjournal.com or 702-383-0381. Follow @rzhershkovitz on Twitter.
FM meets MSF acting Resident Representative to Yemen [18/أبريل/2017]
SANAA, Apr 18 (Saba) - Foreign Minister Hisham Sharaf Abdullah met with acting Resident Representative of Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) in Yemen.
The officials discussed ways to overcome difficulties and obstacles that faced the work of the organization.
The minister affirmed his ministry's readiness to provide all necessary facilities to the ongoing humanitarian works carrying out by the international humanitarian organizations operating in Yemen.
The meeting took place on Monday.
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FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. – A delegate from Geoscience BC will be the next guest speaker at the Fort St. John and District Chamber of Commerce luncheon on Tuesday.
Geoscience BC is an independent non-profit organization that studies earth science in B.C., collaborating with First Nations, local communities, governments, academia and the resource sector. The organization has conducted a number of studies in Northern B.C. over the last few years, including aerial surveys of mineral deposits, groundwater, as well a natural gas atlas.
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The LA Angels now have a plethora of outfielders with the signings of Ben Revere & Cameron Maybin to go along with Mike Trout & Kole Calhoun. Jefry Marte is also in that mix.
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The party goes from noon to 11 p.m. on Saturday, June 24, and will have the typical barely-dressed boys, glitter-covered girls, and a heaping serving of entertainment for all.
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Chargers Fire Head Coach Mike McCoy
by Kaleigh Krish
SAN DIEGO- Following the Chargers loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in the final game of the regular season, Chargers President John Spanos announced Head Coach Mike McCoy will not return for the 2017 season.
“The decision to dismiss Mike was made in the best interests of our franchise,” says Spanos. “Our team’s disappointing performance has not matched this team’s potential and has fallen short of the demanding standards that we seek to impose throughout our organization. Our comprehensive search for a new head coach begins immediately.”
Mike McCoy served as the Chargers head coach for four seasons, producing a record of 28-38 and just one post season appearance.
Chargers now add the uncertainty of not only where the team will play, but also who will be their leader.
Tune in with Lee Hamilton on CW6 San Diego @ 10 p.m. for details on the Chargers future.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Paulson & Co Inc :
* Paulson & Co dissolves share stake in Pfizer- SEC filing ‍​
* Paulson & Co Inc raises share stake in Valeant Pharmaceuticals by 12.5 percent to 21.8 million shares ‍​
* ‍Paulson & Co - Change in holdings are as of June 30, 2017 and compared with the previous quarter ended as of March 31, 2017 ​ Source text for quarter ended June 30, 2017: (bit.ly/2w7Q27x) Source text for quarter ended March 31, 2017 (bit.ly/2pQh38R)
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Police investigating an arson attack at a Midland railway station have released two pictures of a man and woman they want to speak to.
The images were released after a Renault Clio was torched at Stourbridge station early on the morning of February 17.
A man and a woman broke into the car, moved it and set fire to it before escaping.
The car was destroyed.
It happened between midnight and 1.30am.
British Transport Police officers believe the man and woman shown in the CCTV image could help the investigation.
Information can be passed by sending a text to 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 115 of 17/02/2018. Alternatively, pass information anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Yahoo Finance's Alexis Christoforous and Jared Blikre break down first quarter revised GDP and May ADP Payrolls.
Today (June 16), singer/rapper/actor Jaden Smith releases brand new visuals for “Batman.” Here, the young artist strolls through Hollywood in an all white batman suit where he has scuffles with super hero impersonators.
READ: Reports Are Swirling That ‘The Get Down’ Has Been Canceled By Netflix
“Batman, Batman, Batman/Joker just put me on acid/You wanna wait like a Maverick.You wanted to make something happen/Batman, Batman, Batman/Please put me on new fashion/I ain’t learn nothing from society/You got the renegade fabrics,” raps Jaden.
READ: Jaden Smith Heads Back To The Wild Wild West In “Fallen”
Last month, Netflix canceled The Get Down, an original series that looked at the early stages of hip-hop in The Bronx during the late ’70s. But don’t fret, the talented Smith has more tricks up his sleeve.
And Yes I Have 2 Videos Dropping In The Next Month. #Syre #Batman #WatchMe — Jaden Smith (@officialjaden) April 20, 2017
NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Police Department is working to solve a double homicide investigation. The crime happened at about 5:00 this evening, March 19, near the intersection of Saint Claude Avenue and Saint Claude Court.
According to police, they were initially notified of a double shooting at the location. Once at the scene, officers say they found the bodies of two people, a man and a woman, inside of a car.
Police say both victims had been shot multiple times. They were declared dead at the scene by EMS workers.
The NOPD says detectives are working to gather evidence to identify the victims as well as to determine a motive for the attack.
The Orleans Parish Coroner’s Office will determine the exact cause of death and will release the victims’ names once their families have been notified.
Anyone with information on the case can reach NOPD homicide detectives at 504-658-5300.
Or you can phone in a tip to CrimeStoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP (7867).
England head into tomorrow’s Champions Trophy semi-final against Pakistan in Cardiff as strong favourites but Eoin Morgan’s side will have to overcome a number of key battles if they are to secure a spot in Sunday’s showpiece. With themselves Complacency is a dirty word in professional sport, but it.... thetimes 5:51:00 AM CEST
GASTON COUNTY, N.C. (WBTV) — Officials recovered the body of a male teenager who reportedly went missing on Mountain Island Lake Monday afternoon.
Crews began searching the water around 4 p.m. near a boat ramp off of Eddie Nichols Drive in Mount Holly.
Officials confirmed they had a call about a possible drowning, but did not give further details.
Officials said just before 6 p.m. that the victim’s body had been recovered.
The victim’s name and age have not been released.
Multiple units from several fire departments responded to the scene to help search the water.
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Orangeburg County, SC (WLTX) - State Troopers are investigating a fatal accident that happened early Wednesday morning in Orangeburg County. The driver of a pickup truck ran off Highway 178 and hit a tree just before 2 a.m.
Troopers say the driver was not wearing a seatbelt and died at the scene of the crash. No one else was in the truck at the time.
Investigators are still trying to determine why the driver ran off the road.
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - Phillips 66 Partners Lp:
* PHILLIPS 66 PARTNERS REPORTS FOURTH-QUARTER 2017 EARNINGS
* Q4 EARNINGS PER SHARE $0.83
* INCREASED QUARTERLY DISTRIBUTION 5 PERCENT TO $0.678 PER COMMON UNIT
* 2018 CAPITAL BUDGET OF $595 MILLION INCLUDES $510 MILLION DIRECTED TOWARD GROWTH PROJECTS AND $85 MILLION FOR MAINTENANCE.
* QTRLY TOTAL REVENUES AND OTHER INCOME $331 MILLION VERSUS $299 MILLION IN Q3
* Q4 EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW $0.92, REVENUE VIEW $316.5 MILLION -- THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S
* NEARING $1.1 BILLION YEAR-END 2018 RUN-RATE EBITDA TARGET, ON TRACK TO DELIVER 30 PERCENT FIVE-YEAR DISTRIBUTION CAGR Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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March 19 (Reuters) - Dalradian Resources Inc:
* DALRADIAN REPORTS 2017 RESULTS WITH YEAR-END CASH OF $138 MILLION
* QTRLY LOSS PER SHARE $0.01‍​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Pet of the Week: Magie
Meet our Pet of the Week! This week we have Magie. She’s a 5 month old puppy who’s looking for her forever family! Magie loves everyone and everything. She will make the perfect addition to any family! For more information on Magie, contact Coastal Animal Rescue at (843) 652-4500.
About Sutton Evening Carers Support Group
The peer support group gives people the opportunity to meet with others who understand some of what they are going through. Run by a facilitator, the sessions offer a chance to ask questions, get information and share experiences in a safe and supportive environment.
Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein has reportedly been accused of sexual harassment. A New York Times report said Weinstein has allegedly paid off harassment lawsuits for decades actresses Ashley Judd and Rose McGowan are two of Weinsteins accusers from three decades of reports.
A man is in stable condition following a chopping incident in Cul-de-Sac, Castries on Thursday, Oct. 5, according to law enforcement officials.
The victim, Herman Joseph of Cul-de-Sac, sustained two lacerations to his left arm.
The incident occurred after 7:30 p.m.
Joseph was transported to Victoria Hospital via ambulance.
BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — Drew Urquhart scored 13 on Monday night and Vermont followed the Tom Brennan Court dedication with an 81-57 win over Siena.
Vermont honored Brennan, who coached the Catamounts from 1986-2005, by naming the center court of Patrick Gymnasium after him in a ceremony before tipoff.
Brennan is the program leader in wins and games coached. He led the team to their first three America East championships from 2003-05 and oversaw the upset of Big East champion Syracuse in the NCAA Tournament.
Members of the basketball community, including Bob Ryan and John Feinstein, shared their recollections and congrats on video .
The Catamounts (7-4) scored the first 10 points of the game and led the entire way. Vermont led 45-29 at the break and by no less than 13 in the second half.
Everett Duncan and Stef Smith added 12 points each, Anthony Lamb scored 11, and Trae Bell-Haynes and Ernie Duncan had 10 each for the Catamounts.
Ahsante Shivers had 17 points and Nico Clareth scored 16 for Siena (2-8).
Crime Stoppers is seeking help regarding a burglary that took place at House of Flowers downtown sometime between 12:00 p.m. on March 10, 2018 and 7:30 a.m. on March 12, 2018.
Anonymous tips can be submitted to Champaign County Crime Stoppers at 217-373-8477, 373tips.com or via the "P3 Tips" mobile app. Cash rewards of up to $1,000 are paid for tips that lead to an arrest.
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About Denny Day Care Centre - Diss
The Denny Centre is located in the market town of Diss and provides a friendly and welcoming setting for people to meet others, socialise and enjoy a wide range of activities, as well as being able to relax in comfortable homely surroundings. The staff are trained to support people living with mild to moderate levels of dementia and the individual consultation and taster day ensures staff work with people to understand each person's support needs and that the service can meet their requirements. Relatives and carers can trust Age UK Norfolk to take good care of their loved ones, providing them with peace of mind knowing that they are in safe hands.
A body recovered from a private lake in Shelby County has been identified as a Maylene man.
The Shelby County Sheriff's Office identified the man as Rickey Dale Giles. He was 53.
Deputies responded about 4:45 p.m. Sunday to a report of a body found in a lake located in the area of Brantley Lake Road. The lake is in the Brantleyville area southwest of Alabaster.
Sheriff's official on Monday said the investigation into Giles' death is ongoing, but said there was no sign of foul play. Anyone with information on Giles' death is asked to call the sheriff's office.
A Londonderry man has launched an online campaign to force a TV network to stop removing the Republic of Ireland from a graphic used in its coverage of the English football Premier League.
The image from the NBC network shows a map of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland – but has sea where the Republic should be.
Paul McMenamin is from Londonderry but is living in Boston, USA.
On the webpage he created on the site www.change.org, called “Ask NBC to restore the full map of Ireland on their Premier League Football coverage”, he wrote: “Ireland is an island of 32 counties. Creating a map that deletes 26 of those counties from the image is confusing and offensive to Irish people everywhere.”
“It is ridiculous,” wrote one person. “You can’t delete a land mass.”
They added that either the Republic should be restored to the graphic, or Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales should be cut.
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Monday asked the pro-government constitutional assembly to investigate the opposition for allegedly supporting U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat of a “military option” to resolve the country’s political crisis.
Maduro said the truth commission created by the constitutional assembly should investigate opposition leaders as “traitors” for not speaking out clearly against Trump, according to The Associated Press.
President Obama will deliver a farewell speech next week in his hometown of Chicago that he says will follow a tradition set in 1796 when first U.S President George Washington spoke to the American people for the last time in office.
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PARKER, Fla. (AP) — Florida police arrested a couple for allegedly using “malicious” methods to punish children.
According to Parker police reports, 33-year-old Dannie Lee Bullock and 31-year-old Amber Nicole Waldrop had been investigated for allegedly using a stun gun to shock one child and forcing the child to eat dog feces.
Officers wrote in arrest reports that three other children in the Florida Panhandle home witnessed the “malicious punishment.”
The children’s ages weren’t released. Police said Bullock and Waldrop lived with the four children, but the reports didn’t say how the children were related.
The News Herald reports the couple appeared in Bay County court Thursday on charges of aggravated child abuse, child neglect and drug possession.
Bullock and Waldrop each were held on $47,500 bail. Jail records didn’t show whether they had attorneys.
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Windsor and Essex County will celebrate Earth Day this Sunday at Malden Park with the theme of “Earth Play”.
Activities include a nature scavenger hunt, wildflower planting, environmental arts and crafts, live entertainment, environmental exhibits and more.
The event runs from 10am to 3pm and is free to attend, but there will be food, drinks and products for cash sale.
New York State Police at Whitney Point arrested Chad M. King, age 30, of Whitney Point, NY for the felony of Assault 1st degree.
Troopers responded to a Broome County 911 report of two men fighting outside of Aiello’s Ristorante on Main St., in the town of Triangle. The investigation determined that King was in a verbal dispute with another man, when he punched that man in the face while holding metal knuckles. The victim went to Wilson Hospital where he received medical attention for serious physical injuries to his face.
King was arraigned in the Broome County Central Processing and was remanded to the Broome County Jail with no bail set. His next court date in the town of Triangle is pending.
Currently, USD/JPY is trading at 109.30, down -0.26% on the day, having posted a daily high at 109.70 and low at 109.28. USD/JPY is seeing some early downside today on the back of the Trump news. Yen crosses are picking up safe haven demand in thin trade …
As the federal government pushes forward with Barnaby Joyce’s white elephant political legacy of a $10 billion inland rail line, overlooked is the extent to which subsidised coal exports will play a key role in the finances of the project.
Despite using optimistic demand scenarios, the government has been unable to conjure a business case for the inland rail line, which will ostensibly connect Melbourne and Brisbane via central New South Wales, albeit stopping at Acacia Ridge in outer Brisbane, with a connection to the Port of Brisbane not slated until the 2040s. According to the business case prepared in 2015 by rail infrastructure owner Australian Rail Track Corporation for a committee headed by former Nationals leader John Anderson, the inland rail project as a whole will wipe out $6.5 billion in taxpayer funding over its life, with total revenues less than half of the cost of building and operating the line, and assuming there are no blowouts and delays to construction.
If you've driven down Interstate 90 lately, you've probably noticed a lot of litter scattered on the side of the road.
But it didn't just magically appear.
According the the Washington Department of Transportation, the trash was actually there all winter. You just didn't see it because of all the snow.
Now that Old Man Winter seems to be in the rear view mirror, the litter is showing up all around the Inland Northwest.
But the heaping piles of trash won't be around much longer. Volunteers within the states Adopt and Highway program are getting ready to clean up the sides of the road.
Ed Adamchak with the Post Falls Kiwanis Club are waiting until the weather gets a little better before the group cleans up their strip of I-90 between mile marker three and four.
If you want to get out and help, click here to learn more about the Adopt a Highway program.
Grubauer saved all 17 shots he faced after entering in the second period of Monday's 3-1 loss to the Islanders.
The Washington backup has now stopped 66 of 68 shots (.971 save percentage) through his past three appearances, which also includes wins in his latest two starts. At this stage of Grubauer's career, his track record and current form qualify him as a reliable option whenever he receives the starting nod for the Caps. He boasts a rock-solid .920 save percentage and 2.36 GAA through 77 career contests, after all.
Nissan Motor Co says it will increase van production at its Mississippi plant, adding a second shift in April.
The company made the announcement Monday as it marked the 4 millionth vehicle produced at the plant since it opened in 2003.
Spokeswoman Lloryn Love-Carter says about 250 workers will be redeployed from other areas to staff the second shift assembling NV vans. The Canton plant is the only plant worldwide that makes the large vans for Nissan. The Japanese automaker sold about 18,000 NV vans in the United States last year, according to company figures.
About 6,400 Nissan employees and contractors work at the Canton complex.
The plant is donating a NV van to a Canton soup kitchen, Our Daily Bread Ministries, to mark its 4 millionth vehicle.
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Freeport Police Department is reminding residents to be alert and protect themselves from ATM skimming devices.In a video posted to Facebook , police officers demonstrated what to check when you first arrive at an ATM.When you walk up to the machine, authorities recommend to tug at the card reader. An authentic card reader should be firm and stay intact on the machine.Police also showed a hidden camera on the machine that thieves use to capture PIN numbers.It also recommended to look for any kind of hole above the slot where money is dispensed.
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OTTAWA -- Two members of the Canadian Forces have been charged with sexually assaulting other military personnel in separate incidents.
National Defence says Cpl. George MacLeod of 36 Combat Engineer Regiment reserve unit in Sydney, N.S., was charged in relation to an alleged incident during a training exercise at Base Gagetown in New Brunswick in August.
The National Investigation Service offered no other details, saying only that the incident involved another member of the Armed Forces.
In a second case, Master Cpl. Maxime Demers of the Canadian Forces Health Services at Canadian Forces Base Borden, is also facing a charge of sexually assaulting another member at a private residence in Halifax in June 2014 when he was posted to HMCS Charlottetown.
The investigation service says the charges could go before military court martials.
Dates and locations for the hearings have not been determined.
A Colorado Department of Corrections officer has been placed on administrative leave after he shot an inmate trying to escape at the Logan County courthouse.
The inmate was taken to a hospital, but his condition was not known, a corrections department news release said. The names of the inmate and the officer were not released.
“The officer was responding to an escape attempt by a CDOC offender and fired upon the offender, who was hit by gunfire,” the release said.
The shooting happened about 2:45 p.m. at the Logan County Justice Center, and the courthouse was closed for the remainder of the day, according to a Logan County sheriff’s news release.
The officer was not injured. It is department policy to place an officer on leave after a shooting, the release said.
The Colorado Bureau of Investigation is investigating. The sheriff’s office, Sterling Police Department and the corrections department’s inspector general’s office will assist in the investigation.
Former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci had harsh words for President Donald Trump’s reaction to the violence in Charlottesville, Virginia, this weekend. Scaramucci spoke to ABC News Chief Anchor George Stephanopoulos on ABC News’ “This Week” today in his first television.... yalibnan 11:09:00 AM CEST
Earlier this year, German thrash kings Kreator came back with Gods Of Violence, their mighty new LP, and it’s one of our favorite albums of the year thus far. As a sort of victory lap, Kreator are also planning to reissue four of their classic-era albums: Endless Pain, Pleasure To Kill, Terrible Certainty, and Extreme Aggression. And now they’ve made a brand-new video for “Pleasure To Kill,” the near-feral title track from their 1986 album. For the video, directors Dariusz and Rafal Szermanowicz have essentially restaged an ’80s-style slasher movie, as a madman with a chainsaw and a hockey mask stalks a young woman. The plot twist is that there is no plot twist. Check it out below, via Noisey.
Gods Of Violence is out now on Nuclear Blast. You can pre-order those four reissues here.
Sarah Langa and Gert-Johan Coetzee are clearly a winning combination.
In March Gert launched his Spring/Summer 2017 collection and he has reminded us not only of his mastery, but also of the beauty that is Sarah.
April 24 (Reuters) - U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission:
* HONEYWELL RECALLS HARD HATS DUE TO RISK OF HEAD INJURY
* U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION SAYS ABOUT 82,500 HARD HATS INVOLVED IN RECALL Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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In this Jan. 28, 2016, file photo, Floyd Bledsoe speaks in favor of abolishing the death penalty in Kansas. Compensating Floyd Bledsoe for his wrongful murder conviction and nearly 16-year incarceration would cost the state of Kansas at least $1.4 million under a Senate bill considered Tuesday.
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Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low at 27.
Tomorrow: Sunny, with a high at 51.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high at 59.
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This week, the ever-changing world of "Fortnite: Battle Royale" got a new feature that is the first of its kind for the world's most popular video game: a shopping cart.
While several competing battle-royale games have allowed players to zip across the virtual islands with fast-moving vehicles like cars, motorcycles and even boats, in an effort to be the last man standing, the Fortnite developers have taken a unique approach with the shopping carts, which players can use to cross gaps, get away from enemies, and perform incredible stunts with the help of the game's ramp-building features.
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DISPATCHES FROM THE EDUCATION APOCALYPSE: Americans who practice yoga ‘contribute to white supremacy’, claims Michigan State University professor.
Who knew that yoga pants were the new Klan hoods?
A Bellaire man is in the Belmont County Jail, after a routine traffic stop on Friday.
Justin R. McMasters, 30, of Crescent Street, Bellaire, was pulled over by sheriff's deputies.
They discovered marijuana, narcotics, drug paraphernalia, drug abuse instruments and $1,300 in cash.
He is charged with drug possession, marijuana possession, child endangerment, drug abuse instruments, and drug paraphernalia.
Officials say there was also a juvenile in the car.
The vehicle was seized and impounded and McMasters is now in jail under a $1,000 bond.
Bellaire Police assisted in the arrest.
Mbalula says South Africans must unite against the senseless killing of police officers who are mandated to keep communities safe.
JOHANNESBURG – Police Minister Fikile Mbalula has expressed outrage at the attack of police officers in Soshanguve last Friday.
Two officers were on duty when they were shot at leaving one seriously injured and another dead.
The minister has welcomed the questioning of two suspects believed to be linked to the incident.
Mbalula says South Africans must unite against the senseless killing of police officers who are mandated to keep communities safe.
Police ministry spokesperson Vuyo Mhaga says the minister has since visited the family of the fatally wounded officer.
“We thank the family for giving their son to the country, we also wish constable Mampuru a speedy recovery.”
Above, Nearly 600 Students and staff of SUNY Oneonta gathered in the Hunt Union Ballroom this evening for a tearful Memorial Service for Daniel William Michaels, 18, who passed away in the early morning hours of Dec. 3rd. At right, friends of Daniel find in each other as they look at his photo at the close of the evening. Pastor Peter Derway of Catholic Campus Ministries led the memorial that included readings from friends and fraternity brothers. “He will always be in each of us.” said Derway, “If you look around you can still see signs of him, and it’s okay to acknowledge he is still around.” Following the service, students wrote memories and condolences that were collected in a large cross to be given to the family at a later date. To date, more that $17,000 has been raised for a scholarship in his name. (Ian Austin/AllOTSEGO.com)
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Axact CEO case
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The Supreme Court on Monday observed that at this point it would be incorrect to say that there is no evidence of money laundering against Shoaib Sheikh — the CEO of controversial ‘IT company’ Axact.The observation was made by Justice Asif Saeed Khosa while hearing Sheikh’s appeal regarding the rejection of his bail by Sindh High Court.
On February 26, the Federal Investigation Authority (FIA) had arrested Sheikh after the SHC rejected his bail request and accepted the agency’s appeal against his earlier ac-quittal in a money laundering case.
During the hearing, Sheikh’s lawyer insisted that his client and the company were not involved in any money laundering.
Police say a 22-year-old man has died after being struck by an LRT train on Friday. Kim Smith reports.
Police are hunting for two men following an assault outside a town centre pub.
They are seeking help from the public in identifying the duo whose images were captured on CCTV.
Officers say they want to speak to the pair in connection with an assault outside Airfield Tavern pub in Horley High Street in the early hours of Wednesday January 11.
Surrey Police say that the victim, a 38-year-old man, was reportedly walking into the pub at around 1am when he was assaulted and suffered a fractured jaw.
PC George Willie from Reigate area Patrol Team said: “I would like to speak to the men in these images as I believe they have information which could assist ongoing enquiries.
“I am also keen to hear from anybody who was in the vicinity of the Airfield Tavern pub that night or anybody with any information.”
Surrey Police urges anybody with information to call 101 quoting, 45170003361 or report online at https://report.police.uk/ quoting the reference number in the additional information section.
PRAGUE, April 13 A group of shareholders in Czech betting company Fortuna has filed an application for an injunction to halt the proposed acquisition of Romanian businesses from Penta Investments, Fortuna's biggest stakeholder.
The group representing 10.5 percent of Fortuna's equity is advised by Templeton Emerging Markets Group, which said shareholders have not received enough information "to assess whether the terms of the proposed acquisition (in Romania) have been conducted at arm’s length".
Fortuna announced last month that it planned to acquire the companies from its main shareholder Penta, a Czech-Slovak group that has also offered to buy out Fortuna's minority stakeholders at a discount, with plans to de-list the group.
(Reporting by Robert Muller; Writing by Jason Hovet; Editing by David Goodman)
New Mexico State House District 43 encompasses all of Los Alamos County and parts of Rio Arriba, Sandoval and Santa Fe Counties. It’s an open seat in 2018 and two Los Alamos County Councilors, Pete Sheehey and Christine Chandler, are seeking the Democratic nomination. The winner will face Republican Lisa Shin in November's general election.
This is the first of two candidate profiles for District 43, today, Wake-Up Call host Tom Trowbridge speaks with Pete Sheehey:
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu has responded to Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas's attack on United States Ambassador to Israel David Friedman, whom Abu Mazen called "son of a dog and a settler."
Netanyahu said, "Abu Mazen's attack on US Ambassador David Friedman says it all. For the first time in decades, the American administration has stopped pampering the Palestinian leaders and he tells them: That's enough. Apparently the shock from the truth makes them lose their heads."
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May 3 Intel Corp
* Intel corp says navin shenoy to take the position of general manager of data center group (dcg)
* Intel says diane bryant, group president of its data center group, to take a leave of absence from intel to tend to a personal family matter
* Intel corp says diane bryant to take a leave of absence from intel to tend to a personal family matter
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10-time and defending Nathan’s Famous Men’s Champion Joey Chestnut poses with 72 hot dogs on Tuesday, July 3, 2018, in New York. [Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP]
It’s frankly amazing.
Chowdown champions will face off Wednesday at Nathan’s Famous July Fourth hot dog eating contest, where the men’s record stands at 72 frankfurters and buns in 10 minutes.
Ten-time winner Joey “Jaws” Chestnut will confront 20 other men on New York’s Coney Island boardwalk. He set the record last year.
Miki Sudo is seeking a fifth women’s title in a row. The 19-woman field includes record-holder Sonya “The Black Widow” Thomas.
Sudo downed 41 franks and buns last year. Thomas’ record is 45, but she managed 30 last year.
The event attracts thousands of in-person spectators and is televised on ESPN.
Last year, animal rights activists tried to unfold a banner amid the crowd. Five protesters were taken into custody for questioning and released.
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The Jaguars may start the season down a wide receiver.
Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports that Jaguars receiver Marqise Lee suffered a high-ankle sprain and may not be ready for Week One.
That’s worse news than the Jaguars were initially hoping for: The early indications were that he wouldn’t miss much time after hurting his right ankle in Sunday’s practice.
Lee had a career-high 63 catches for 851 yards and three touchdowns last season, and the Jaguars thought that with Lee joining Allen Robinson, Allen Hurns, Rashad Greene and rookie Dede Westbrook, they had a strong group of receivers. Now they’ll need that depth.
New York officials consider proposal that could let Uber drivers get tips
New York City's Taxi and Limousine Commission announced Monday that it was considering requiring all car services that accept credit cards to offer passengers the option of leaving a tip. The change would mark a big victory for Uber drivers, because the ride-hailing app currently does not give customers that option. The decision came after the Independent Drivers Guild, which represents Uber drivers in New York, submitted a petition to the commission requesting the change. Meera Joshi, the city's taxi commissioner, said the proposal was "just one piece of a more comprehensive effort to improve the economic well-being of drivers." An Uber spokeswoman said the company "is always striving to offer the best earning opportunity for drivers," and will take a look at the proposal.
We’re at a point in the season when an injury, no matter how big or small, can become a disaster, and waiting for already ailing players to return is more...
April 24 (Reuters) - GIC Housing Finance Ltd:
* MARCH QUARTER NET PROFIT 598.7 MILLION RUPEES VERSUS PROFIT 466.1 MILLION RUPEES YEAR AGO
* MARCH QUARTER REVENUE FROM OPERATIONS 2.96 BILLION RUPEES VERSUS 2.66 BILLION RUPEES YEAR AGO
* SAYS APPROVED INCREASE IN BORROWING POWERS OF CO TO 150 BILLION RUPEES
* RECOMMENDED DIVIDEND OF 5.50 RUPEES PER SHARE
* APPROVED RAISING LIMIT OF RAISING FUNDS VIA ISSUE OF NCDS/BONDS THROUGH PRIVATE PLACEMENT BASIS UP TO 10 BILLION RUPEES Source text - bit.ly/2Hscs63 Further company coverage:
Las Vegas September 5-7 InterDrone
April 2018 by Marc Jacob
After an impressive show last year (3,700+ delegates from 59 nations and rave reviews) InterDrone returns to Las Vegas Sept. 5-7 in a premier location. It will feature 125+ sessions for engineers, software developers, executives, investors, regulators and commercial drone “buyers and flyers” in more than a dozen vertical market segments with six special enterprise tracks.
Eastenders Episode Guide - Tuesday 25th April.
​SPOILER ALERT!
The Carters are shocked by Shirley’s solution to their money problems – but can they change her mind? The Carters throw themselves into Ladies Night and Woody has a surprise up his sleeve – strippers. Johnny catches the eye of one...
Kim persuades Denise to come to The Albert’s quiz night with Carmel and Kush leading to an awkward evening. As the quiz gets underway, Carmel drinks her way through the awkwardness. Later on, Kim manages to persuade Kush and Denise to join her and Vincent on holiday.
Honey grows frustrated when Derek struggles to get the hang of his job at the Minute Mart and later invites himself along with Billy and Honey to the quiz night. Max takes Lauren and Abi for a drink and following on from yesterday’s argument, the girls continue to bicker. However Max reminds them to put themselves first.​​
A number of schools in and around Chester are closed on Monday following snowfall over the weekend.
Schools that will not open today so far are: Abbeygate College, Chester, Bishop Heber, Malpas Dorin Park, Upton Shocklach School, Malpas, Tarporley High School, The Kings School, Chester and Tilston, Malpas.
The number of eclipse-goers to expect is still anyone’s guess
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Among the many, many interesting human endeavors thrown into a spotlight by the upcoming total solar eclipse – the Today show snafu that seemingly omitted the very existence of Idaho in the path of the eclipse; the helicopter company offering eclipse-goers a ride to the center line of totality in Midvale for a mere $4,000; ...
Issa Rae’s hit HBO series “Insecure” has covered a variety of hot-button topics from open marriages, cheating and threesomes but the show has only lightly touched on LGBT issues.
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TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — There are 6.2 million children who have asthma in the U.S. and back to school is the time to look out for it.
As school begins, doctors tell WFLA News Channel 8 and WTTA Great 38 parents and students need to think about updating their asthma management plan.
When you have asthma, it’s always a good idea to visit your doctor at least twice a year for a tune-up.
Dr. Richard Lockey, with the Allergy & Asthma Network, explains on WTTA Great 38 the importance of seeing a specialist.
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CLEVELAND (AP) — The leader of a breakaway Amish group in Ohio convicted in hair- and beard-cutting attacks is pushing to get his convictions overturned using arguments already rejected in court.
An attorney for 72-year-old Samuel Mullet Sr. says Mullet's previous lawyer made mistakes during trial and in prior appeals.
In a Monday court filing, prosecutors say there were no errors that amounted to Mullet's rights to due process being violated, and a judge should reject his request.
Defense attorneys say the 2011 hair- and beard-cutting attacks stemmed from family disputes. Prosecutors say the motive was religious, as hair and beards have spiritual significance in the Amish faith.
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Mullet is serving an 11-year sentence. Of the 16 Amish community members convicted in the case, only Mullet remains imprisoned.
It's one of Chicago's most iconic landmarks, and today it doubled as a pretty cool place to spend Valentine's Day.
The Education Ministry has set up a website to help pupils, parents and teachers prepare for the new scholastic year.
It said nextyear.edu.mt provides students, parents and teachers, with useful information on what to expect in the next scholastic year.
The website covers compulsory schooling from Kinder 1 to Year 11 (Form 5).
Each year is divided into five main segments featuring videos explaining what one can expect in a particular scholastic year; information on the most important aspects of the year such as the curriculum; Frequently Asked Questions; a section where users can submit questions or suggestions and a section with contact details for the college principals and school support services.
MOSCOW (Sputnik) — A bulk of the inquiries to the Russian leader were passed through telephone calls, nearly 370,000 were received in text message form, and around 280,000 were sent via social media, the Russia 24 TV channel reported. The questions came both from across Russia and abroad, it added.
Last year, the Russian leader answered 80 questions out of more than 2.3 million that had been received. The program stayed on air for three and a half hours.
This year’s "Direct Line" will be the fifteenth time Vladimir Putin will go on air to answer inquiries sent to him through various channels. It will be broadcast by several state TV channels and radio stations.
It’s always a great time when we’re testing in the dunes, especially when we’re driving two of the baddest UTV’s out there currently. Take a ride with us out at Dumont dunes!
No one was injured when a fire broke out at a home in Rowan County Monday afternoon.
Fire officials say it happened before 1:30 p.m. at a home on Cranford Road near Salisbury.
The fire started in the kitchen and was controlled quickly, according to the Spencer Fire Department. The six children and two adults displaced are being assisted by Red Cross.
A cause has not been released.
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ZURICH, May 31 (Reuters) - Here are some of the main factors that may affect Swiss stocks on Thursday:
COMPANY STATEMENTS
* Dottikon said that full year net income rose to 25.9 million Swiss francs.
* Schaffner Holding elected Martin Luetenegger as head of the automotive division.
* Aryzta said the board has approved the new executive committee.
* ASmallWorld AG said it completed the successful placement of 725’000 newly registered shares, generating gross proceeds of approximately 8.3 million Swiss francs.
* Mikron Group has awarded Skyline Development AG a project mandate for the development of its property on Ipsachstrasse in Nidau.
* Implenia said it is building about 270 homes in Vernier, near Geneva.
ECONOMY
* Swiss gross domestic product for the first quarter due at 0545 GMT
* Swiss retail sales for April due at 0715 GMT
* The Swiss National Bank is due to publish the balance of payments for the first quarter.
Don't spend your refund before it's actually in your account.
Even if your return shows Uncle Sam owes you money, you might not actually get it. Under certain circumstances, the government can seize part or all of your refund to put toward certain unpaid debts. During 2016, the Treasury Offset Program made more than 8.5 million such "offsets," to the tune of $6.65 billion — more than double what it collected a decade earlier.
(Those figures from the Treasury Department include money pulled from federal and state tax refunds, as well as sources including Social Security checks.)
So far this year, the IRS has paid out refunds to more than 80 million taxpayers, averaging $2,851 apiece, according to filing data. Among direct-deposit recipients, the average refund is $3,009.
These six delinquent debts could impact the size of your tax refund:
The Certified Floorcovering Installers (CFI) is offering its completely redesigned flooring inspector courses, including a new certification class entitled “Substrate Subfloor Prep Inspection”.
Registration is $450, but the first 15 people will receive a $100 discount. Be the first to have what will be the most recognized inspection certification in the industry.
Prevent claims by identifying problem areas and offering solutions and take the first step into a career in floor coverings inspections.
The course will run February 28, 2017 to March 1, 2017 at the CFI training facility, just outside of Dallas, TX.
Later courses will cover proper report writing and in-depth carpet inspection.
For more information, visit cfiinstallers.com.
The woman arrested in Imperial County after her husband was found shot to death at their Hemet home has been incarcerated in Riverside County, Hemet police said Tuesday, July 3.
Beatriz Navarrete, also known as Beatriz Adriana Estrad Torres, was being held without bail at Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility in Banning on suspicion of first-degree murder.
Navarrete, 40, and the victim, Hector Navarrete, 41, are common-law husband and wife and have five children together ages 13 to 23, Hemet police Lt. Eddie Pust said.
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Around 6:20 a.m. Monday, Hemet police were called to a home in the 900 block of Silver Dust Trail for a report of a man found wounded inside. His wife was arrested about 7:30 p.m. that day as she drove toward the border with Mexico, police said.
Police on Tuesday declined to release additional information as the investigation continues.
WEST BROMWICH, England — Southampton moved out of the relegation zone and left West Bromwich Albion in deeper trouble in last place in the English Premier League by winning 3-2 at the Hawthorns on Saturday.
Goals from Mario Lemina and Jack Stephens turned the game around for Southampton in the final five minutes of the first half after Ahmed Hegazi's opener.
James Ward-Prowse sealed a 3-2 victory with a free kick in the second half, then Salomon Rondon pulled a goal back with a header in the 72nd minute.
But West Brom couldn't level and is four points from safety, while Southampton moved two points clear of the relegation zone.
West Brom paid tribute to the late Cyrille Regis before kickoff. Regis, who endured racist abuse while forging a career with West Brom and defied threats of violence to represent England, died aged 59 last month.
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FOX8 Foodie Shannon Smith shows us how they make it happen.
Running back Fozzy Whitaker (43) leads players as they walk to practice at the Carolina Panthers minicamp, Tuesday, June 13, 2017. Davie Hinshaw dhinshaw@charlotteobserver.com
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Shares of Athenex Inc. soared in their public debut Wednesday, as they traded 16% above their initial-public-offering price in afternoon trade. The biopharmaceutical company’s stock first traded on the Nasdaq exchange at $12.00, or 9.1% above its IPO price of $11.00, at 11:15 a.m. ET. It traded as low as $11.21 at about 11:24 a.m., and as high as $13.00 at 3:44 p.m., before paring some gains. The company raised $66 million in its IPO.
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Odin is a 12-week-old German Shepherd and went missing from the front yard. Neighbors told the family they think they saw someone running off with Odin.
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April 10 South Africa's Competition Commission:
* Referred ten more charges against Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd to tribunal for adjudication
* Relates to price fixing, market division and collusive tendering practices involving transportation of cars produced by Toyota South Africa Motors, by sea
* Is seeking administrative penalties of 10% of company's annual turnover for each of additional ten charges Source Text ID: (file:///C:/Users/u6026132/AppData/Local/Fastwire/Download/-1615 328321/Body.Html)
MARBELLA, Spain (AP) — Spain led Britain 2-1 in the Davis Cup World Group after Pablo Carreno-Busta and Feliciano Lopez beat Dominic Inglot and Jamie Murray 6-4, 6-4, 7-6 (4) in doubles on Saturday.
The Spanish pair forced 35 errors to win the match in just under 2 1/2 hours on the outdoor clay at Club de Tenis Puente Romano.
The teams, missing respective stars Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray, split Friday's singles.
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More than 3,000 students in Decatur City Schools will have new principals when they return in August - if the school board votes to fill as many as eight administrative vacancies today. Interim Superintendent Dale Edwards said he plans to recommend that the board hire principals for two of the district's three middle schools and four of Decatur's 12 elementary school sites.
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* Says two entities will cooperate on operation of new energy electric logistics vehicle in Yunnan
* Says unit signed letter of intent on rent with Yunnan-based logistics firm and Yunnan-based logistics firm will rent 2000 new energy electric vehicle in 12 months
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BCBS eases up on derivs funding ratio
The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS), which is working to improve the stability of financial markets after the 2008 crisis, on Friday announced it would soften its terms on banks' derivatives liabilities.
Saturday next sees Connacht play Leinster in their final game of the Pro14 at The Sportsground (Kick Off 3.05).
It will also be John Muldoon’s 327th and last game for the province.
Connacht held their press conference this afternoon and before that, Rob Murphy spoke to John as he prepares for his last game in a green shirt.
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(WTNH) — President Joe Bertolino of Southern Connecticut State University talks about how to handle controversial speakers on college campuses.
There have been numerous disturbances on college campuses across the country involving controversial speakers, including one recently on the Uconn Campus.
SCSU President Joe Bertalino wants his university to be a leader among colleges and universities for social justice through the means of respect, dignity, compassion, kindness and civility.
Joe believes speakers of all political positions, even controversial speakers, should be allowed to speak at a college podium in order to broaden the conversation on an issue.
Universities have a responsibility to foster and encourage conversation instead of silencing its students, Joe says. The answer to less hate speech isn’t less speech, but more speech.
Joe believes protesting and speaking up during a speech if a student disagrees with the speaker’s views is acceptable, as long as it is done with respect.
A 22-year-old man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to the drive-by shooting death of a 2-year-old girl in Little Rock.
Deshaun Rushing was charged with capital murder in the 2016 killing of 2-year-old Ramiya Reed. But on Monday, Rushing pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of first-degree murder and avoided a potential life sentence.
Prosecutors say Ramiya’s mother identified Rushing as a suspect, and another defendant still awaits trial.
According to the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette , Rushing will be eligible for parole after 21 years.
A month after Ramiya’s killing, 3-year-old Acen King was killed in an apparent road-rage case in Little Rock. The alleged shooter in that case awaits trial.
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - 2018 could be the year of aging shopping centers making a comeback across Jacksonville. Here are six projects promising to breathe life into older inner ring suburban areas of Jacksonville.
Boulevard Crossing
After 43 years of operation, Kmart shut down its store at 5751 Beach Boulevard in 2012, leaving another largely vacant strip mall on an older Jacksonville commercial corridor. Now local developers Jeff Conn and Alex Coley into the transform the old 144,904 square foot shopping center's parking lot into a new retail development called Boulevard Crossing.
A preliminary plan for the 13.5-acre site indicates a project with 16,800 square feet of retail and outparcels for a high-turnover, sit-down restaurant and 1,800 square foot retail store.
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Branded filmmaker collective The Story Shop put together this tight parody film to skewer a trope we're pretty sure everyone is getting sick of but no one can resist: the famous "Kids these days are so lazy! Back in my day, we had it way harder!" fallacy.
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. The unemployment rate in Kern County is greater than 10 percent.
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Walmart pulls ‘Impeach 45’ T-shirts
Walmart has removed from its website T-shirts with the slogan "Impeach 45." | AP file photo
Facing calls for a boycott, retail giant Walmart has removed from its online store T-shirts printed with the slogan “Impeach 45.”
The T-shirts spurred a social media push for #BoycottWalmart. By late Tuesday, the shirts were no longer available on the chain’s website.
Walmart told Fortune: “These items were sold by third party sellers on our open marketplace, and were not offered directly by Walmart. We’re removing these types of items pending review of our marketplace policies.”
Ryan Fournier, chairman of the group Students for Trump, was one of the first to discover the clothing items on Walmart’s website and call out the retail giant.
“What kind of message are you trying to send?” Fournier wrote in a tweet directed at Walmart.
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) – A bus driver is now facing charges in connection to the deadly bus crash in the Atlanta area last week.
Members of Mt. Zion Church were on a bus on the way to a mission trip when the wreck occurred on Camp Creek Parkway on June 8, 2017.
Sara Harmening, 17, was killed in the crash. More than 24 others were hospitalized.
Fulton County Police in Georgia have charged the driver with 2nd-degree homicide by vehicle and failure to maintain lane.
Authorities are still not releasing the driver’s name, and they tell us they still have to interview that driver.
Traffic investigators are still working on the crash report.
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ARREST: Daniel Richard Leeming Jones from Essex has been found guilty
Daniel Richard Leeming Jones, 31, from Harlow in Essex, was found guilty of breaking the laws of the country.
Jones was among 10 tourists arrested in January at the Let's Get Wet event in Siem Reap, a popular hub for tourists near Cambodia's famous Angkor Wat temple ruins.
Around 30 officers raided the pool party at a private villa and initially accused the group of "pornographic dancing" and violating local standards of decency.
Jones was sentenced at Siem Reap Provincial Court to one month and 22 days in prison, time which has already been served.
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A popular Bury St Edmunds department store will close its doors for good this afternoon.
Palmers Homestore, in St Andrews Street South, will shut at 4.30pm today after 58 years of trading in the town.
The shop’s closing date was announced in January, with closing down sales starting in February.
Giselle Roadley-Battin, store manager, said: “My staff and I have spent many happy years working for a lovely family but we have been finding it hard to compete with the internet.
“It’s just sad for Bury St Edmunds. I think it’s going to be a great loss for the Bury people.”
It follows the closure of Palmers Fashion Store, in Buttermarket, in January.
Davis (groin) ran the bases without issue for a second straight day before Wednesday's game and remains on track to be activated from the disabled list Thursday, Jane Lee of MLB.com reports.
If that comes to pass, the slugger will have only missed the minimum 10 days with his right groin strain. The Athletics need Davis' formidable bat back in their lineup, considering they'd mustered just 15 total runs in the first nine games without him heading into Wednesday night.
Incident came to light when a deceased's colleague visited his residence. (Representational)
The body of a head-constable bearing multiple stab wounds was recovered from his residential quarter in the Sajeti police station premises in Kanpur, police said.
The incident came to light last night when one of the deceased's colleagues visited his residence as he did not report for duty the entire day.
The deceased was found lying in a pool of blood with dozens of stab wounds on his face, neck, chest, hands and stomach, Senior Superintendent of Police Akhilesh Kumar said.
Preliminary investigations suggest that the head constable, identified as Bachcha Lal Gautam, 59, was killed on Monday night, the SSP said.
Gautam was married and had a wife and son, but was also alleged to have married another woman in early 2000, SSP Kumar said adding all aspects were being looked into.
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It's a case of "now you see me, now you don't" as the Swiss spring takes a break in the north of the country.After a snowy weekend in some places, much of Switzerland is set for a cold and grey start to this weekWhile Geneva can expect to bask in a decidedly more spring-like maximum temperature of 8C on Monday, in Zurich, Bern and Basel the mercury is set to top out at 3C. Meanwhile, in St Gallen it will be a decidedly cold -1C.There isn't much relief in sight either:. On the plus side, skies should brighten from Tuesday onwards.And while this week's relatively cold spell has nothing on the arctic front that slammed Switzerland recently,The northwest of the country has borne the brunt of the recent weather. With a top temperature of -0.9C, Basel on Sunday shivered through its coldest March 18th since 1975.The city of Basel also saw some five centimetres of new snow while the Basel region and the canton of Solothurn were blanketed with up to ten centimetres of the white stuff.
Barcelona superstar has expressed his frustration after a bitter defeat to his club’s biggest rivals, Real Madrid.
The Argentine forward took to Instagram to announce his frustration on Monday, where he described the day “fucked up.”
Barcelona fell 3-1 to Real Madrid at home in the first leg of the Spanish Super Cup on Sunday.
Real Madrid will now head into the second leg of the Super Cup with a two-goal advantage after Gerard Pique, (own goal), Cristiano Ronaldo, and Marco Asensio fired the capital city club to a comfortable win.
Messi wrote, “Fucked up day but you have to pick yourself up and carry on. This has just started.”
Barcelona announced the signing of Brazil international, Paulinho from Chinese Super League side, Guangzhou Evergrande on Monday.
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The French interior minister says police have arrested two suspected radicals who were allegedly preparing an “imminent” attack in France as it prepares to vote this weekend in the first round of its presidential election.
BRITISH PM THERESA MAY CALLS FOR SNAP ELECTION IN JUNE
Matthias Fekl said at a brief news conference Tuesday that the arrests took place in the southern city of Marseille.
He said those arrested were suspected of preparing an attack in the coming days.
Drew Wyman talks with friends while they visited Farrand Field to see what was going on for 4/20 at CU Boulder on April 20, 2016. CU expects this April 20 to be "a normal spring day on campus."
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MASON CITY, Iowa – A woman is pleading not guilty to a much less serious charge than what she was arrested for.
24-year-old Jamie Lynn Johnson of Plymouth has entered a not guilty plea to failure to affix a drug tax stamp and is set to stand trial on April 11 in Cerro Gordo County District Court. When she was arrested on January 27, however, Johnson was charged with possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver and possession of drug paraphernalia.
A State Trooper says when he stopped for Johnson’s car broken down on Highway 65, he found she had a methamphetamine pipe and 15 pills of ecstasy in her possession.
Manchester United have completed the signing of Victor Lindelof from Benfica after the defender passed a medical.
Lindelof, who has cost United £30.7million, arrived at the club's Carrington training base on Wednesday morning.
The 22-year-old has long been a target of manager Jose Mourinho, who decided against a move for the player in January.
Manchester United have completed the signing of Benfica defender Victor Lindelof
The Sweden international has revealed his joy at moving to Old Trafford.
In an interview on the club's official website, he said: 'I'm thrilled to join United. I'm keen to get started and contribute to the team's efforts to win more trophies.'
Forest Whitaker, Jussie Smollett and Gabby Sidibe talk about how Empire's oldest friend has turned into the Lyons latest foe and what comes next on Empire.
Barca take on Juventus in the Champions League tomorrow night before meeting Real at the Bernabeu on Sunday.
But Pique is worried about the defence and admits Luis Enrique’s tactics just aren’t working.
Barca have conceded 50 goals in 51 games this season - including three against Juve in the first leg.
Coming into the crunch week of the Barca season, Pique said: ”We don't feel solid with three or four at the back.
The McCracken County Sheriff's Office is warning of another phone scam involving prepaid money cards.
Detective Jerry Jones said in a release on Tuesday a scammer claimed to be the Chief Financial Officer for a local business.
The scammer claimed the U.S. Marshal Service was surveilling the business due to currency in the business being counterfeit. The scammer demanded the business place all their funds on Green Dot Money cards and to read the card numbers back to the scammer so they could ensure the money was not counterfeit. The business complied and sent nearly 1,500 dollars to the scammer.
Jones said this type of scam is not unique. He said scammers use fear, intimidation and generate a sense of urgency in the victim.
Jones said prepaid cards such as Green Dot Money Cards and iTunes gift cards are not used in day to day fund transfers in legitimate businesses or government entities as payment for fines, levies and debts.
He urges recipients of such calls to contact local law enforcement.
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The Giants have made their third addition to their cornerback group since the start of free agency.
The agent for B.W. Webb announced, via Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, that his client is signing with the Giants. The Giants signed cornerbacks Curtis Riley and Teddy Williams last week
The Giants are the seventh team to employ Webb since he entered the league as a Cowboys fourth-round pick in 2013. He was most recently a member of the Browns, but didn’t see any regular season time in Cleveland after signing last December. Webb was released by the Browns last week.
Webb has played in 49 games overall and made eight starts for the Saints in 2016. He has 68 tackles and two interceptions over the course of his career.
NEW YORK (AP) — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says he's "ashamed" that this country failed to help Puerto Rico recover faster from last year's hurricane.
The Democrat made the remarks Saturday during a rally in the Bronx with Puerto Rico's Gov. Ricardo Rossello.
The New York governor wants more government money to be allocated to fund the island's recovery. Cuomo says Trump administration officials showed what he called "disrespect" toward the people of Puerto Rico for not helping out more after Hurricane Maria, which left much of the island without electricity.
Politicians at Saturday's rally included U.S. Rep. Jose Serrano, who noted that Puerto Ricans didn't need Trump to toss paper towels at people in need last October at a hurricane relief center in the capital of San Juan.
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About a third of Puerto Rico remains without power.
Blanco went 0-for-2 with a walk and two strikeouts in Sunday's 7-2 loss to the Cubs.
Blanco was making only his seventh start since the All-Star break with manager Torey Lovullo opting to give everyday center fielder A.J. Pollock a day off in the series finale. The irregular playing time has just about erased any fantasy value that Blanco held earlier in the season, but thanks to his on-base skills and defensive acumen, he still looks like the top reserve option in the Arizona outfield.
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Boxberger has given up one run on four hits and a walk over four frames while striking out three batters through four Cactus League appearances.
Boxberger was briefly shelved earlier this month with arm soreness, but the 29-year-old is in no danger of missing the start of the season after completing three outings without incident since being cleared to face hitters. At this point, the main storyline surrounding Boxberger is if he'll open the season as the Diamondbacks' closer or if Archie Bradley or Yoshihisa Hirano will handle those duties. None of the three pitchers have earned a save opportunity or finished a game this spring, making it difficult to handicap who will emerge with the role.
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - The Jefferson County Coroner's Office is looking for the next of kin of a woman who recently died.
Andrea Peake, 73, of Louisville, died March 17. Peake lived in the 8000 block of Gainsborough Dr.
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Free-for-all as Edo Assembly impeaches Speaker
Alexander Okere, Benin There was drama at the Edo State House of Assembly on Monday when the Speaker of the House, Dr. Justin Okonoboh, was impeached, following an impeachment notice signed by 16 out of the 24 members of the assembly. Okonoboh was replaced with Mr. Kabiru Adjoto, while Mr. Victor Edoror emerged as his […] Read Full Story
Two-wheeler maker Bajaj Auto sales decelerated sharply for the second consecutive month in December, impacted by the currency demonetisation.
The Pune-based auto company sold 2.25 lakh units in the month gone by, down 22 percent compared with 2.89 lakh units sold in year-ago period. Sales also fell more than 16 percent compared with previous month.
Exports dropped, too, by 27 percent to 1.05 lakh units from 1.45 lakh units while domestic sales declined 17 percent to 1.19 lakh units on yearly basis.
Bajaj Auto said motorcycle sales were down 18 percent year-on-year at 2.03 lakh units and 3-wheeler sales fell 46 percent to 22,217 units in December.
For the nine months period ended December 2016, its sales slipped 5 percent to 28.78 lakh units due to a 23 percent degrowth in exports. However, domestic sales grew by 11 percent year-to-date.
Its sales in November month were also down by 13 percent YoY.
At 09:40 hours IST, the stock was quoting at Rs 2,603.00, down Rs 30.85, or 1.17 percent on the BSE.
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals group is promoting a vegan lifestyle in the Romanian capital with its ambassadors known as the “Lettuce Ladies.”
Two young women dressed in bikinis adorned with bright green leaves handed out vegan sandwiches in Bucharest on Monday.
They carried signs in Romanian and English saying: “Start Fresh: Go Vegan.” They attracted attention, though some passers-by looked puzzled.
The animal rights group is promoting vegan eating in different countries. They recent visited Moscow and Saint Petersburg in Russia and will also travel to Istanbul. They have also visited China and Cuba.
Many Christian orthodox Romanians consume vegan food for religious reasons in the weeks prior to a religious festival such as Christmas or a saint’s day.
2016 European Le Mans Series LMP3 champion Christian England is set to race at this weekend’s inaugural Henderson Insurance LMP3 Cup Championship round at Donington Park, in place of CJ Wilson.
England will race alongside American driver Andrew Evans in United Autosport’s #2 Ligier JS P3 for the meeting, as former-MLB all-star Wilson has other commitments in the USA. England will also race in Wilson’s place at Silverstone and the Donington Park finale.
“I’m really excited to be racing in the Henderson Insurance LMP3 Cup Championship this weekend,” said England. “I didn’t expect to be racing but it’s a championship I wanted to be involved in with it being its debut year. I’m only doing three of the rounds but I’m looking forward to meeting my team mate Andrew [Evans] and getting started.”
The weekend’s action at Donington Park begins on Saturday 22 April with Race 1 at 15:25. On Sunday Race 2 will start at 15:40, local time in the UK.
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A Lawrenceville man was jailed in Washington, Indiana over the weekend.
At 4:12 Sunday afternoon, authorities received a report of a window broken at the Hydrant Bar. Police learned who the possible suspect was and followed leads to the Angle Inn, but he was not located there . At 8:15pm last night, a caller reported someone tried to enter their residence. The subject was said to be intoxicated. 39-year-old Chad Harrington of Lawrenceville, Illinois was arrested for burglary, theft and criminal mischief. He was the suspect in the incident at the Hydrant.
Former Auburn Offensive Coordinator Al Borges prepares for the New Mexico State game in Auburn, Ala., Saturday Sept. 22, 2007.
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Police in Lusaka have arrested a 34 year-old man of Lusaka’s Meanwood Ibex Hill for allegedly shooting dead his girlfriend.
Police Spokesperson Esther Katongo says the incident happened yesterday,5th October,2017 at about 20:00 hours when Shinka Kaputo of unknown house number in Meanwood Ibex Hill shot dead Precious Manganisa aged 26 of unknown house number in Lusaka West using a pistol.
Ms Katongo says the victim went to the accused person’s residence to pick her daughter aged two years seven months.
She says the deceased sustained a bullet wound on the neck.
Ms Katongo says Police recovered a pistol with 10 rounds of ammunition from the scene.
She adds that the accused person is detained in Police custody while the body of the deceased is lying in the University Teaching Hospital mortuary awaiting postmortem.
The Edmonds Arts Festival Foundation invites community members to the art event of the season as we celebrate the start of the 2018 Arts Festival! Join your friends and neighbors at this annual benefit that supports the arts in our community. Wednesday, June 13, 6 pm. Proceeds go to scholarships for art education, and grants for art programs and public art. Find out more and purchase tickets at www.eaffoundation.org.
Mingle in the galleries and celebrate in the stunning outdoor setting overlooking Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains. Guests are treated to:
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TorrentFreak has released its list of the most downloaded movies through BitTorrent over the past week.
TorrentFreak uses its estimates of the number of times a movie was downloaded for its weekly chart.
This week there were three newcomers to the chart.
“The data for our weekly download chart is for informational and educational reference only,” said TorrentFreak.
Police in Prince Albert say a man who confronted a group of youth rifling through his vehicle was attacked by one machete-wielding individual.
At 1:35 on June 4, police received a report about a disturbance, and when they arrived at the scene, they found a man laying on the front lawn bleeding, with what they described as “major injuries”. The man was taken to the hospital for treatment.
No information was available about his condition.
The man was visiting a friend at a home in the East Hill area and heard some youths going through his vehicle, police said in a statement on Wednesday. He told police he chased the group and caught one and the group assaulted him. One allegedly had a machete and attacked him, police said in a statement.
The group fled the scene, police said.
Police are now appealing to the public for assistance with their investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call the Prince Albert Police Service or Crime Stoppers.
Manchester City have no fresh injury concerns as Burnley visit the Etihad Stadium in the Premier League on Monday.
Midfielder Leroy Sane remains a doubt after missing the last two games with an unspecified muscle injury.
Captain Vincent Kompany (knee) is not yet ready to return, while midfielder Fabian Delph (groin) has been out since August and Ilkay Gundogan (knee) is a long-term casualty.
Burnley will welcome back record signing Jeff Hendrick.
The midfielder was suspended for the win over Sunderland and could now slot in alongside Steven Defour, with the banned Dean Marney picking up his fifth caution of the campaign against the Black Cats just before the amnesty kicks in.
Right-back Jon Flanagan will be missing too due to a knee injury that Clarets boss Sean Dyche said he will have a scan for this week.
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Two stars from the current season of “Dancing with the Stars” spoke to Gary Rivers Friday morning. A fun…and maybe awkward moment occurred when Gary introduced Jordan to his granddaughter, who’s had a crush on the star since his days on the Disney Channel Show, “Liv and Maddie”
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2016 was a breakout year for multi-talented artist Jordan Fisher, who saw success in TV, music, film and, most recently, Broadway. He recently played Doody in the Emmy-winning broadcast of “Grease LIVE”, starred in Broadway’s “Hamiliton”, and had his first his single, , “All About Us,” in 2016.
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From our perch above 15th and Walnut streets in Center City on Friday, we captured a busy day of road construction at the intersection. Watch this time-lapse video of workers in big machines opening up 15th, just south of Walnut, to install pipe, then making the road passable till work can resume later.
15th Street between Walnut and Locust streets was closed most of the day for the work by a contractor for PGW, but reopened around 3 p.m.
Take a look.
Photo: RCMP Police are searching a missing 11 year old girl on Vancouver Island.
RCMP are asking for the public’s assistance locating a missing 11-year-old girl.
Florence Dawn McNab was last seen at her Qualicum Beach residence on Wednesday.
McNab is caucasian, five-foot-three, 130 lbs., has blue eyes, purple coloured hair, wears glasses and typically has a black and grey backpack.
“Extensive investigative efforts have been conducted this afternoon in an attempt to locate Florence,” said Cpl. Tammy Douglas.
Oceanside RCMP are investigating an unconfirmed report that she was at the Nanaimo Ferry terminal and have not ruled out that she has left Vancouver Island and could have travelled towards Lower Mainland.
Her family is concerned and are asking anyone with information to contact police at 250-248-6111.
A border fence in Arizona apparently didn't deter drug smugglers on the Mexico side. Instead, they just installed a catapult to fling bundles of marijuana over the fence and into the United States, officials say.Border Patrol agents in the area of the Douglas Port of Entry, southeast of Tucson, on Feb. 10 noticed a few people on the south side of the fence who ran away as the agents approached.As they got closer, the agents discovered a catapult set up and attached to the Mexico side of the border fence. They scoured the area and found two bundles that contained a combined 47 pounds of marijuana.The U.S. Border Patrol agents dismantled the catapult system and it was seized by Mexican officials.The U.S. agents seized the marijuana.No arrests were reported.
The Sixers aren’t just the squad of the future, their time is now, according to All-Star center Joel Embiid.
Embiid says Philadelphia has a “special team” capabale of making a deep postseason run.
#Sixers center @JoelEmbiid on what statement his squad wants to make to league during the #NBAplayoffs. pic.twitter.com/dcALdMccQf — Keith Pompey (@PompeyOnSixers) April 23, 2018
The Sixers hold a 3-1 series lead over the Miami Heat, and the big fella expects The City of Brotherly Love to be “lit” tonight for Game 5.
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HUBBARD, Ohio (WKBN) – A precautionary boil advisory has been issued for some water customers living in the city of Hubbard.
The advisory was issued Monday after repairs to a water main in the Elmwood Drive/Moore Street area. According to the Hubbard Police Department, the boil advisory is necessary because the main had been shut down for some time during the repairs.
Those living on Elmwood Drive, from Ruth to Gary drives, and on Moore Street, from Elmwood Drive to Elizabeth Street, should bring their water to a rolling boil for five minutes before consuming.
The advisory is precautionary. It will be lifted after tests confirm that the water is safe to drink.
David Dillard, President, KD College Prep, one of the top college prep schools in the country. Gary Rivers asked him about a recent poll of millennials that revealed a lack of knowledge on recent World War II history — including 2/3’s who could not identify what Auschwitz is.
The study, conducted by the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany, interviewed 1,350 American adults in February and recruited by telephone and an online non-probability sample.
Despite the lack of historical knowledge, the survey found a desire for Holocaust education — 93 percent said in response to a question toward the end of the survey that all students should learn about the Holocaust in school.
× North American bid for 2026 World Cup backed by Oceania
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — The United States, Canada and Mexico bid to co-host the 2026 World Cup is supported by the 11-nation Oceania soccer confederation.
Oceania says it also agrees the bid should have “an exclusive period of negotiation” with FIFA for the next year.
The 211 FIFA member federations can decide on May 11 to give the North American neighbors a March 2018 deadline without rivals to show their bid is technically sound.
The bid launched this month is currently FIFA’s only realistic option for the expanded 48-team World Cup in 2026. FIFA rules bar European and Asian members from bidding.
Oceania’s FIFA vice president, David Chung, says “it makes sense on a rotational basis” for the 2026 edition to return to North America for the first time since the U.S.-hosted 1994 tournament.
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GROUNDHANDLER Sats posted a 1.8 per cent dip in net profit to S$65.4 million for the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2018.
Underlying net profit, which strips out one-off items, was almost flat at S$51.5 million, versus S$51.6 million a year ago.
Revenue dipped 0.5
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Baptist Church youths date Mwanza DHO with charity
Blantyre, December 11, 2017: Southern Region Baptist Church youths are set to hold their annual regional conference scheduled for December 21 to 24, 2017 at Mwanza Secondary School whereby as part of their contribution to society would carry out charity work at the district hospital. Speaking in an …
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Justin Timberlake will reportedly feature a Prince hologram to honor the hometown legend in his Super Bowl LII halftime show, reports TMZ.
According to TMZ, the scoop is based on a Thursday night rehearsal so the plan could change.
Prince put on a famous Super Bowl halftime performance 11 years ago. He died in 2016.
The 10-time Grammy winner's last Super Bowl appearance came in 2004, when he infamously pulled part of Janet Jackson's costume off, revealing her breast on national television and causing a major controversy.
​The wardrobe malfunction seen around the world caused the Federal Communications Commission to issue a five-second delay during all live performances on television.
Lady Gaga performed during last year's halftime show.
Super Bowl LII will take place Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.
Happy Easter! A cold front will bring showers and thunderstorms to central Indiana today. Showers and storms have already crossed the Indiana border in northwest Indiana this morning.
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Activists from the Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Pakistan party take part in a protest in Karachi.
The event was organised to express solidarity with Muslims in Myanmar and Syria.
Churchill quarterback Michael Janis is sorting through a variety of college attention. What have you been doing as of late with your workouts?“I’ve been working out as often as I can between practi...
The sheriff's office is investigating what appears to be an illegal oil dumping along U.S. 41 in southern Charlotte County.
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It happened along the edge of the road near Zemel Road.
The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office says it appears that several hundreds of gallons of oil were pumped onto the side of the road.
Anyone with information on the person responsible for this is asked to contact Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS. You may remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward if your information leads to an arrest.
About Open Ended
Open Ended is a special initiative for people with memory loss problems and their carers. More a conversation through art than a formal tour, each visit provides an opportunity to explore art work from their collection and exhibitions and includes time to continue these discussions outside of the store with a tea or coffee. Suitable for individuals and for group bookings, Open Ended sessions are led by their experienced, friendly Gallery Assistants and can be adapted to the participants' needs on the day. Open Ended provides participants with facilitated access to Towner Gallery's unique collection. More a conversation through art than a formal tour, it was inspired by a similar project at the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
Bell will get the start at center for Monday's game versus the Trail Blazers.
Bell will get the start in place of Zaza Pachulia (shoulder). It will be the rookie's third start of the season. He has compiled 3.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 1.0 steals, and a remarkable 4.5 blocks across 23.5 minutes in his starts this year. Draymond Green (shoulder) is also sidelined, so Bell could see an even heavier workload in the contest.
Is This What Drake’s New Mansion Is Going To Look Like?
Since Drake teased a birds-eye view of the progress of his Bridle Path mansion on Instagram, his fans have been anxiously awaiting the reveal. The architect and designer behind the project is Ferris Rafauli, and we couldn’t help but take a look at the established Canadian designer’s past work — which, by the way, is so Aubrey! Think: handsome interiors with over-the-top design features and extravagant palace-like façades. In other words, #housegoals.
Click through to see some of his lavish work — plus, get an idea of what Drizzy’s finished home might look like!
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March 30 Credit Suisse Ag
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He LOVES his Somalis — even the pirates. Prince Charles sees a silver lining in the pirates that have terrorized shipping. But he sees something else — a radical environmentalism described as GAIA.
“Because we’ve always done it that way.” During my 12-year tenure as a special agent with the US Secret Service, I heard those words all too often. The agency, in...
On this week’s Northwoods Adventure, Brainerd Parks and Recreation held its 52nd Annual Skating Party this weekend. As Clayton Castle tells us, it’s a special event for the community to come together.
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Burnett's aunt, Vicki Burnett, said she is exhausted from heartache, but he is in a better place. (Source: WALB)
Mackelle Burnett, 41, was shot and killed in a home invasion in Tampa, Florida last month. (Source: WALB)
Friends and family honored the memory of an Albany native Saturday night. (Source: WALB)
Friends and family honored the memory of an Albany native Saturday night.
Mackelle Burnett, 41, was shot and killed in a home invasion in Tampa, Florida last month.
A couple weeks following his death, Burnett's loved ones held a candlelight vigil in his honor.
Candles lit up the sky as they said their final goodbyes.
Burnett's aunt, Vicki Burnett, said she is exhausted from heartache, but he is in a better place.
"It's just so heartbreaking. We love Mackelle so much and the way Mackelle was murdered has taken alot out of me," she said.
Local media outlets report that two suspects are charged in connection with Burnett's murder.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Fifth Harmony is going on "hiatus."
The girl group announced Monday on Twitter that Ally Brooke, Normani Kordei, Dinah Jane and Lauren Jauregui will pursue "solo endeavors." The group says the break will allow them "to gain new experiences, strengths and perspectives that we can bring back to our Fifth Harmony family."
The group says it will perform remaining 2018 shows.
Camila Cabello left the group in 2016.
The singers auditioned as solo artists on "The X Factor" in 2012, but they were formed into a group and finished third in the competition.
Fifth Harmony released their debut album "Reflection" in 2015. They released their third album "Fifth Harmony" in 2017
Here is J.D. Vance, a long way from Middletown, Ohio, arriving at the gilded Fifth Avenue temple of the University Club, a massive pile of excess born of robber-baron lucre and standing in the shadow of its glass-and-steel successor, Trump Tower. Vance has no tie.
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PARIS, Aug 14 (Reuters) - A car ploughed into the outdoor terrace of a pizzeria in the small town of Sept-Sorts east of Paris on Monday, killing an 8-year-old girl and injuring several other people, BFM TV reported.
France's national gendarmerie said they were dealing with an incident in Sept-Sorts and urged the public not to hinder their operation. It gave no further details.
BFM TV said the driver of the vehicle had been arrested. An official from the Seine-et-Marne prefecture declined to comment.
The incident occurred less than a week after an Algerian national was arrested on suspicion of deliberately ramming a hire car into a group of soldiers on a patrol in a Parisian suburb, injuring six of them. (Reporting by Richard Lough and Yves Clarisse, editing by Larry King and Mark Heinrich)
A compost company says it's relieved to have won a lawsuit over odors that might have emanated from its plant in Everett. The Daily Herald reports that a Snohomish County jury ruled earlier this month in favor of Cedar Grove Composting in a case brought by James Moffat, a Marysville resident who was among 350 plaintiffs in four lawsuits filed against the company in King and Snohomish counties.
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LAGUNA BEACH, Calif. -- Authorities say a Tesla sedan in Autopilot mode crashed into a parked police cruiser in Southern California.
Police Sgt. Jim Cota said the officer was not in the cruiser during the crash Tuesday in Laguna Beach. He said the Tesla driver suffered minor injuries.
The police SUV ended up with its two passenger-side wheels on a sidewalk.
Tesla's semi-autonomous Autopilot mode has come under scrutiny after other recent crashes.
The carmaker said the function is not designed to avoid a collision and warns drivers not to rely on it entirely.
Aldi Stores (Ireland) Ltd has applied for planning permission to extend its store at Attifinlay, Carrick-on-Shannon.
The application was lodged in Leitrim County Council on February 6, last.
The development consists of the extension of the existing single storey discount foodstore including off-licence use by 264 sq m.
If granted the gross floor area of the store will increase from 1,484 sq m (net retail area of 990 sqm) to 1,748 sq m (net retail area of 1,254 sq m).
The proposed development also includes a new canopy to replace the existing one, a minor relocation of the pole sign to the junction of Dublin Road and Castlecarra Road, the erection of a new illuminated double board poster sign towards entrance lobby, minor amendments of the car parking layout within the site including a reduction in car parking spaces from 96 to 95 and all associated landscaping and site development works on a 0.86 hectare site.
A decision is expected by April 2, 2017.
Novak Djokovic says he had a “small medical intervention” on his bothersome right elbow.
The 12-time Grand Slam champion and former No. 1-ranked player wrote on Instagram on Friday: “It seems like I am on the good road now to full recovery.”
Djokovic sat out the last half of 2017 because of problems with his racket-swinging right arm, saying it had been bothering him for more than a year.
The 30-year-old Serb made a late decision to enter the Australian Open last month, and then was clearly hampered by the elbow in a straight-set loss to Hyeon Chung of South Korea in the fourth round. Djokovic winced and grimaced throughout and took a medical timeout to have his elbow massaged.
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Hey! The good folks at the Star wrote about Recipe For Hate – thank you, Sarah Murdoch! My punk rock credentials are estimable – which, my dictionary tells me, means “worthy of respect!”
Recipe For Hate, Warren Kinsella, Dundurn
Warren Kinsella is known mostly as a political operative and pundit, but he also has estimable punk-rock credentials (as punk historian and as bass player in SFH, which bills itself as Canada’s best-loved geriatric punk band). This YA novel is “loosely” based on real-life events, and concerns the murder of two teenagers in 1979 in Portland, Ore., then the epicentre of the punk scene. It will be of interest to anyone interested in punk culture — not just the music, but the fanzines, art and writing of the period. Bonus: The author has curated a Recipe For Hate online punk playlist for uneasy listening.
This Thursday night the Sioux City Police Department will host their annual public “Town Hall” meeting at the Public Museum.
Captain Rex Mueller says this year’s meeting will center on the “Myths and Realities of Police Use of Force.”:
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Mueller says citizens can speak about whatever is on their mind concerning the police department:
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The meeting begins at 7pm at the Public Museum located at 4th and Nebraska Streets.
American philosopher Michael J Sandel wins top Spanish prize
MADRID (AP) — American political philosopher Michael J. Sandel has won Spain's Princess of Asturias award for social sciences for his studies on democracy, justice and ethics.
The prize organizers say Sandel has produced "exemplary works" on liberal democracy, becoming an influential figure around the world.
The announcement Wednesday said Sandel has taken political philosophy beyond academic circles and made it accessible to the general public, including on television and online. The Harvard professor has also criticized the influence of the business world on society.
The 50,000-euro ($58,000) award is one of eight Asturias prizes handed out yearly by a foundation named for Crown Princess Leonor. Others categories include art, sports and scientific research.
Supreme Court leaves in place ruling reviving Flint lawsuits
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is leaving in place a ruling that revived two federal lawsuits stemming from the lead-tainted water crisis in Flint, Michigan.
The Supreme Court declined Monday to get involved in the cases, leaving in place a decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. The appeals court ruled in July 2017 that a federal trial court had improperly dismissed federal civil rights claims in the lawsuits, which were brought by Flint residents. The trial court ruled that a federal law called the Safe Drinking Water Act precluded those claims, but the appeals court disagreed.
The Supreme Court's decision not to get involved means the cases will return to the trial court to move forward. Other similar lawsuits are also at the trial court level.
Chelsea and Arsenal are likely to miss out on one of their summer targets as Barcelona starlet Abel Ruiz, 18.Ruiz’s contract expires in June but talks between his agent and the club’s board are said to have lead to an agreement.Barcelona are set to extend the stay of the promising striker after that many other starlets had left the club joining other top clubs in Europe. The U19 Spain International has confirmed that talks with the clubs are going the right way.“We are in talks and we could close the deal in the coming days”, the promising striker told Sport. “I don’t see myself playing for any other club”.No way Chelsea, Arsenal and Juventus will manage to sign the versatile striker who won the Uefa Youth Cup yesterday beating Chelsea 3-0.​Ruiz claimed the spotlight with one goal and one assist. The 18-year-old has three goals in five appearances with Spain U19 squad.Pic courtesy of Tribuna.com
Aug 14 (Reuters) - FLUGHAFEN ZUERICH AG
* 2.98 MILLION PASSENGERS WERE HANDLED AT ZURICH AIRPORT IN JULY (+4.5% VERSUS. PREVIOUS YEAR) Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
Tropical Storm Gert is strengthening with 45mph winds as of 11pm.
It is forecasted to intensify to hurricane strength now by Tuesday.
The current track still has it headed between Bermuda and Hatteras and not impacting any land.
It will become extra-tropical in the north Atlantic in about 3-4 days.
For the very latest,Check the National Hurricane Center web page
Watching Invest 91L next. it has a 40% chance to develop over the next 5 days as it moves across the Atlantic.
H&R Block Trims 2Q Loss, But Revenue Slips
By: The Associated Press
KANSAS CITY - H&R Block Inc. posted a smaller loss in its fiscal second quarter than a year ago, when the tax preparer booked a bigger loss from operations that have since been discontinued.
The Kansas City, Mo., company typically reports a loss in the August-October period because it takes in most of its revenue during the U.S. tax season.
H&R Block reported a loss of $104.9 million, or 39 cents per share, for the three months ended Oct. 31. That compares with a loss of $105.2 million, or 39 cents per share, a year earlier.
Block's adjusted loss amounted to 38 cents per share.
Analysts polled by FactSet anticipated a loss of 37 cents per share.
Revenue slipped to $134.3 million, from $137.3 million.
Analysts had forecast $137.9 million in revenue.
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Texans pass rusher Jadeveon Clowney hasn’t been practicing during Organized Team Activities, and it may be a couple months until he’s ready to take the field.‏
Houston coach Bill O’Brien told James Palmer of NFL Network he doesn’t expect Clowney to participate in any OTAs, and said Clowney most likely wont practice at all until training camp.
Although Clowney played in all 16 games for the first time in his career last season, he had arthroscopic knee surgery after the season. Clowney has been at the Texans’ facility, but he’s focusing on rehabbing his knee, not doing practice drills.
Clowney is heading into the final year of his rookie contract and set to make $12.3 million this season. The Texans have indicated that they’re hoping to get a long-term extension done with him this year, which would suggest that they’re confident he’s going to be able to get healthy and stay healthy. Even if he’s not ready to go just yet.
STAFFORD, Va. (WTVR) — A Virginia man was arrested and charged in connection to a LEGO-related crime, according to CBS 6.
The man, identified as 30-year-old Christopher Lee-Edward Taylor, of Stafford, is accused of ordering LEGOs through Walmart’s website, then returning the boxes — without the LEGOs — for a refund.
Taylor, according to investigators, returned $1,800 worth of LEGOs to the Garrisonville Road Walmart in Stafford. The returns occurred three times since December 30, 2017.
“The loss prevention officer observed on camera a customer returning a large amount of LEGOs on multiple occasions. He suspected that the individual was obtaining money by false pretenses,” Stafford County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Amanda Vicinanzo said. “The deputy discovered that LEGO sets matching the descriptions of the ones Taylor purchased online and returned were found for sale online under the suspect’s eBay account.”
Taylor is charged with obtaining money by false pretenses.
His newest book "Return to Emerald Isle" is in stores now. It's a fiction story that covers familiar ground, from downtown Wilmington to all the way up to the Crystal Coast.
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May 2 Grandvision
* Q1 revenue EUR 845 million ($922.15 million) versus EUR 803 million year ago
* Q1 adjusted EBITDA EUR 136 million versus EUR 123 million year ago
* Q1 total number of stores was 6,551 versus 6,121 year ago
* Expects a softer Q2 17 due to the timing of the easter holidays and higher prior year comparables especially in the other europe segment Source text for Eikon: See also: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9163 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom:)
FILE - In this Oct.8, 2014 file photo, France's Vincent Bollore, head of the Bollore Group, sits in a customized Autolib electric car in Paris. French billionaire Vincent Bollore has been detained for questioning in an investigation into alleged corruption in lucrative port deals in Africa. French newspaper Le Monde says the investigation focuses on suspicions around port deals in 2010 in Lome, the capital of the West African nation of Togo, and Conakry in Guinea. Jacques Brinon, File AP Photo
BRASILIA Brazil's central bank slashed interest rates to their lowest in over two years on Wednesday, stepping up monetary easing to rescue an economy afflicted by its worst recession in more than a century.
In a unanimous vote, the bank's 9-member monetary policy committee, known as Copom, decided to lower its benchmark Selic rate by 100 basis points to 11.25 percent. It marked the biggest reduction since June of 2009 and followed cuts at the last four meetings, with decreases of 75 basis points at the previous two.
(Reporting by Alonso Soto and Silvio Cascione; Editing by Andrew Hay)
With the cold weather on the way out, many gardeners and nature lovers are anxious to get their green thumbs in the ground.
Here are a few places to buy plants this season:
• Alliston Botanix sells everything from succulents to garden signs. They offer landscape design services from a professional to make your garden an outdoor oasis. The store is located at 7627 Hwy. 89 W.
• The Windmill Garden Centre is three kilometres south of Orillia on Highway 11 southbound and offers greenery and garden products to make your outdoor area bloom. They offer advice on making a greenhouse or landscape design.
The old saying, “the early bird gets the worm” is not only true in life it’s true in photography as well. One way to improve your photography is to take pictures during the time of day when the light is most beautiful. Over the years, I have learned that the hour right before sunrise is one of those magical times.
Sunset / Sunrise
Most of us love capturing a beautiful sunset right before the sun disappears from the sky, but watching the sun come up in the morning also offers incredible moments to create powerful images.
To capture your best early morning images, use a tripod and start taking pictures at the first glimpse of sunlight. For more tips on photographic lighting watch the FREE photography training video, Ten Ways To Use One Light Source.
Always dream big!
Until he is confirmed as the Federal Reserve Bank’s vice chairman for supervision, Randal Quarles can’t function as an independent central banker, writes Peter Conti-Brown for The Wall Street Journal. “It is time to declare a truce and restore both political accountability and independence to the Federal Reserve,” he writes. “Each nominee should face a process of substantive vetting so that unqualified or inappropriate nominations should be rejected, qualified ones quickly approved. No one wins with the present half-baked procedure. The independence of the Federal Reserve is, at the best of times, a tradition born of experience...
Yes, if you didn’t pay any attention to their actions, then yes, you’re completely correct…
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Scandal, what scandal?
President Obama has been squeaky clean, according to his closest adviser, Valerie Jarrett.
“The president prides himself on the fact that his administration hasn’t had a scandal and he hasn’t done something to embarrass himself,” Jarrett said in an interview broadcast on CNN Sunday.
The aide, also a close friend of Obama and his wife, Michelle, credited the first couple with being good people and getting good results.
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Kansas coach Bill Self had seen enough as Oklahoma State delivered another blow to his Jayhawks late in Saturday's game at Allen Fieldhouse. KU guard Devonte' Graham (left) disputed an official's call late in the game. OSU beat KU 84-79. Rich Sugg rsugg@kcstar.com
The Cherokee Nation donated funds to an Ochelata food pantry and a Bartlesville Public Schools Indian Education Program during visits by Secretary of State Chuck Hoskin Jr. and Tribal Councilor Dick Lay Thursday. The Ochelata United Methodist Community Outreach Association provides fresh produce to families every Wednesday and operates a daily food pantry.
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ISTANBUL, April 10 Turkey's Vestel is in talks to buy the television unit of Japan's Toshiba Corp , an official for the Turkish maker of electronics and home appliances said on Monday, declining to be identified.
Vestel last year signed a five-year agreement with Toshiba, giving it the right to produce and sell televisions under the Toshiba brand in Europe.
Toshiba, a televisions-to-construction conglomerate expects to book a net loss of about $9 billion for the year that ended in March, due to a writedown related to cost overruns at its U.S. nuclear unit Westinghouse that recently went bankrupt. (Reporting by Ceyda Caglayan; Writing by David Dolan; Editing by Daren Butler)
The University of Wisconsin-Waukesha will host the Wisconsin Historical Society’s traveling display “Crossing the Line: The Milwaukee Fair Housing Marches of 1967-1968” from Oct. 25 through Nov. 14. In addition, a panel discussion about the housing marches will be held Nov. 4 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. during the 2017 Southeast Wisconsin Festival of Books.
The display commemorates the 50th anniversary of Milwaukee’s civil rights marches by examining the practices and prejudices that led to segregation in Milwaukee and chronicling the school desegregation and fair housing movements of the 1960s. It also asks the question, “What can you do to end segregation today?”
Visit sewibookfest.com or email sewibookfest@uwc.edu with questions, inquiries or information about volunteering.
YEREVAN. – Within the framework of his working visit to Kazakhstan, Prime Minister of Armenia Karen Karapetyan held a tête-à-tête with his Belarusian counterpart Andrei Kobyakov, in the Kazakh capital city of Astana.
Press Office of the Government of Armenia informed Armenian News-NEWS.am that they discussed the agenda Armenian-Belarusian economic relations and the prospects for their further development.
Also, they reflected on the two countries’ collaboration along the lines of the Eurasian Economic Union—which comprises Armenia, Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan.
Karapetyan is in Astana to participate in a meeting of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council.
Russian officials say at least 17 people have been killed after a train collided with a bus at a railway crossing east of Moscow.
Regional police said the collision occurred at around 3:30 a.m. local time on October 6 near a train station close to the city of Vladimir.
At least one child was among the dead and at least five injured people were transported to hospital after the accident near the city, which is located some 190 kilometers east of Moscow.
The bus, which Russian news agencies said had license plates from the former Soviet republic of Kazakhstan, attempted to cross the tracks despite a red light, the regional Interior Ministry branch said.
A spokeswoman for regional investigators said at least 17 people were killed in the accident, which occurred around 100 kilometers east of the Russian capital.
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ST. LOUIS, Missouri — Six cattle that ran through the streets of St. Louis after escaping a slaughterhouse on March 30th will soon have a new home.
The cattle escaped the Star Packing slaughterhouse in north St. Louis.
After the incident, Gentle Barn, an animal sanctuary took them in with plans to find the cattle a permanent home.
The sanctuary raised more than $400,000 through GoFundMe.com, and have secured a property in St. Louis City, which will eventually be the cattle’s permanent home.
CLICK HERE to learn more about the “St. Louis Six.” You could even help name them!
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Investigators say a man is dead and a woman is recovering from her injuries after a shooting at a west Tulsa apartment complex. Authorities tell KJRH that they were called to the Riverview Park Apartments, where they found a 60-year-old man and a woman suffering from gunshot wounds.
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LAHORE, Apr 17 (APP)- Pakistani medium pacer Hasan Ali suffered a
groin injury whilst fielding during the 1st innings of the 3-day practice match against WICB President XI in Montego Bay, Jamaica on Monday.
On clinical assessment there is strain to one of his adductor
muscles, said a spokesman of Pakistan Cricket Board here on Monday night.
“Hasan will undergo progressive rehabilitation to regain strength
in the groin. Currently we are confident that he will recover in time to
be able to play in the Test series against West Indies,” he said, adding,
“We will continue review his situation as he progresses through
rehabilitation stages and give an update later when we are satisfied
with his successful recovery or progress”.
Famed celebrity manager, promoter and publicist Harry M. Miller has died, aged 84.
Miller had retired from the business in 2009 amid failing health, and had been diagnosed with dementia in 2011.
His daughter Lauren Miller, now the CEO of HMMG, confirmed he "died peacefully" on Wednesday, with his long-term partner Simmone Logue, daughters Justine, Brook and Lauren, and their mother Wendy by his side.
"A celebration of Harry's life will be announced in due course," a statement read. "Please consider a donation to Dementia Australia and the Salvation Army in lieu of flowers."
Clearly, Justin Trudeau’s dance to bhangra has got some tough competition here. (Source: Channel Y 24X7/Youtube) Clearly, Justin Trudeau’s dance to bhangra has got some tough competition here. (Source: Channel Y 24X7/Youtube)
The whole world has seen Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau doing bhangra and loved it. By the looks of it, he certainly doesn’t seem like the only political leader in Canada who loves matching steps to bhangra beats. Two prospective prime ministerial candidates of Canada — Jagmeet Singh, leader of Canada’s New Democratic Party (NDP) and Navdeep Bains, who currently is the minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development engaged in a bhangra face-off and did a great job at that. Both of them performed exceedingly well amidst loud clap and cheer. In case you are wondering who was better, check it for yourself.
Watch the video here.
Who do you think performed better?
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NEW YORK (AP) — The Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund has pledged $10 million to fund arts programs focused on mental health issues in New York City.
The New York Times reports that the goals include improving the lives of those with dementia and Alzheimer's disease. They also aim to fight the stigma around mental illnesses and help people overcome trauma.
Tisch says the initiative will likely grow, especially after her foundation is bolstered by the proceeds of a Christie's auction of her parents' $80 million art collection next month.
Her father was Preston Robert Tisch, the investor who bought half of the New York Giants in 1991. Her mother was the philanthropist Joan Tisch.
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March 31 Boc Hong Kong Holdings Ltd
* Fy net operating income before impairment allowances hk$ 41,754 million versus hk$40,181 million a year ago
* Fy net profit hk$55,503 million versus hk$ 26,982 million a year ago
* Board has recommended a final dividend of hk$0.625 per share
* Heading into 2017, the overall operating environment for banks in Hong Kong will remain challenging
* In Hong Kong, the subdued global environment will probably maintain growth at a low level
* "Growth trends are expected to be divergent in asean member countries"
* "Heading into 2017, overall operating environment for banks in Hong Kong will remain challenging" Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (bangalore.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com)
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Trump administration is allowing more employers to opt out of providing no-cost birth control to women for religious and moral reasons.
The administration has issued a long-expected revision to Obama-era rules. The rules require most companies to provide birth control as preventive care for women, at no additional cost. Under the Affordable Care Act, preventive services are supposed to be free of charge to employees and their dependents.
The Trump administration’s revision issued Friday expands a religious exemption that previously applied to houses of worship, religiously affiliated nonprofit groups, and closely-held private companies.
The share of women employees paying their own money for birth control pills has plunged to under 4 percent, from 21 percent, since contraception became a covered preventive health benefit, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation.
Travis Wood on receiving his Cubs World Series ring
The Royals' Travis Wood on returning to Wrigley Field to receive his Cubs World Series ring. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune)
Snohomish Kiwanis has donated $5,000 to the Snohomish High School Fight Against Hunger campaign. The donation will feed up to 20,000 people.
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April 24(Reuters) - Chenguang Biotech Group Co Ltd
* Says it plans to inject capital of $24 million into unit CHENGUANG BIOTECH (ZAMBIA) AGRI-DEV LTD
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/eU46aH
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TUCSON, Ariz. - The tax deadline is sneaking up on us. Experts are pushing people to file as soon as possible to avoid tax-related identity theft.
There is also something else you can do: shred your tax papers.
More than 100 people in Tucson jumped at the change today to get rid of confidential or personal paperwork by shredding it.
The event was at the Tucson City Council Ward 2 office on Speedway Blvd. near Kolb Rd.
If you missed the changed to get rid of your private information, Tucson Clean and Beautiful has an event on the first Saturday of every month. The next event will be on March 3.
Wisconsin forward Ethan Happ must have his formal decision on whether or not he will remain in the 2018 NBA Draft or return to school for his final year of eligibility.
Happ declared for the draft earlier this offseason however he did not hire an agent, making him eligible to return to school for his final year of eligibility. He was not invited to the 2018 NBA Combine, however he has had workouts with the Golden State Warriors, Cleveland Cavaliers, Detroit Pistons, Oklahoma City Thunder, and Los Angeles Lakers.
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Happ has gone on record as saying that if he was not projected in the first round or early in the second round then he would return to school. He told the Detroit Free Press earlier this week that right now he is projected as a late-second round pick.
In the 2017-18 season Happ averaged 17.9 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game while being named second-team All-Big Ten.
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LAMAR COUNTY, Ala. (WCBI) – A Vernon man is killed in a one vehicle accident this morning.
The crash happened on County Road 49, half a mile north of Kingville.
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Alabama State Troopers say the pick-up Jeffory Gene Harrison, 42, was driving went off the road and hit a tree.
Harrison died at the scene.
Troopers are still investigating the crash.
NICOSIA, Cyprus — The Cyprus Cooperative Bank says it’s looking for investors to buy up the lender either in whole or in part.
The bank said Monday it has appointed Citigroup Global Markets to look for investors as part of its strategic plan.
The deadline for expressions of interest is March 29.
The bank is 77-per cent state-owned and is the leader in the amount of deposits held by Cypriots.
But it’s weighed down by bad loans — more than 58 per cent of the total.
That was a consequence of a 2013 banking crisis that forced Cyprus to accept a rescue deal that included a seizure of unsecured deposits in the country’s two largest lenders.
Finance Minister Harris Georgiades said the move would help rebuild confidence and credibility in the bank.
Shoppers who join the IKEA Family loyalty club can receive special members-only discounts, an extra half-hour of fun for your child in the free playland, free coffee or hot tea any time in the restaurant, 90-day price protection and other benefits. Shoppers who join the IKEA Family loyalty club can receive special members-only discounts, an extra half-hour of fun for your child in the free playland, free coffee or hot tea any time in the restaurant, 90-day price protection and other benefits.
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OTTAWA - A Winnipeg newspaper says Via Rail spent more than $600,000 to ship a washout-stranded train south from the northern Manitoba port of Churchill last fall.
The train arrived in Churchill shortly before the Hudson Bay Railway's May 23, 2017 flood damage turned the town into a fly-in community.
The Free Press says an internal document obtained through access-to-information laws shows the Crown corporation spent the money on logistics, travel and contractors to transport two locomotives and five rail cars last October.
The train left Churchill on the MV Nunalik after the boat offloaded 2.2 million litres of propane the Manitoba government sent to help the town's residents get through the winter.
Via Rail says it would have cost almost double to repair the train, had it been left over the winter.
The corporation says it could not respond to a Friday afternoon request to explain how it estimated the cost of leaving the train in Churchill during cold weather.
What's better than a sausage dog? 50 of them of course!
The first 'sausage walk' took place in Hong Kong this weekend.
The dachshunds came together for a walk, dressed in everything from winter jumpers to some pretty smart-looking tweed.
Six-year-old Isabelle joined in with her dog Boris in the hope he would make some new doggy friends: "He's six-years-old like I am and he licks me on my face. He likes to go to sleep on his blanket and he's really soft."
The sausage walk ended in a dog-friendly cafe. Now that's our idea of a walk!
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FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — TCU backup quarterback Foster Sawyer says he is transferring, although he doesn’t say to which school.
He posted a tweet Monday that read “Thank You TCU!” and included a note that said he would be leaving.
Sawyer played in 12 games the past two seasons. He completed 37 of 82 passes (45 percent) for 433 yards with three touchdowns and four interceptions.
After redshirting in 2014, Sawyer played behind Trevone Boykin in 2015 and Kenny Hill this season. Hill still has another season to play for the Horned Frogs, who finished 6-7 after their loss in the Liberty Bowl.
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Canterbury Police are looking for missing boy Khanye Harimate.
Khanye is 12 years old and from Kaiapoi, and has not been seen since yesterday afternoon.
He may be on his way to Christchurch, possibly with friends.
Police are concerned for his welfare due to his age and ask that anyone that may have seen him contact Police.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts are asked to contact Police on 111.
TRENTON - The oldest ongoing murder trial in Mercer County is facing yet another setback after an attorney for one of the accused killers was taken off the case Tuesday. From top left, Phobus E. Sullivan, 27, Abdutawab Kiazolu, 22, Danuweli Keller, 23, and Mack W. Edwards, 25, all of Trenton have been charged in the slaying of a U.S. Army veteran from Liberia.
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Families are invited to come out to the Trumbull County Kindergarten Transition Fair in the Center Court of the Eastwood Mall on Saturday.
The fair is from 11 A.M. to 3 P.M. and is open to all Trumbull County families with children going into kindergarten in the fall.
Those who attend will visit 11 learning stations that shows how to teach their kids skills needed to succeed in school.
School officials will be there to meet prospective students and talk about registration.
Timm Bruch gets a peek at a new exhibit in Lisa Kehler’s MacDermot Avenue gallery, which features three artists displaying what the idea of ‘home’ means to them.
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ANKARA, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Russia and Turkey agree that a U.S. decision to recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel is destabilising the situation in the Middle East, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday.
Speaking in Ankara alongside Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, Putin also said Russia hoped to sign credit agreements for the defence industry with Turkey in the near future. (Reporting by Jack Stubbs and Polina Devitt in Moscow and by Tulay Karadenis in Ankara; Editing by Andrew Osborn)
BREWSTER, Ohio — A 95-year-old woman who was found beaten on her basement floor after a burglary has passed away from her injuries.
According to police, Mary Eick was found in her Tuscarawas Avenue NW home in Brewster Tuesday night by family members.
Police found that several items were missing from the home and concluded her injuries were not due to a fall.
Eick suffered injuries to her head and chest.
The last time anyone saw her was around 5 p.m. Dec. 26. Police believe she laid on her basement floor nearly 24 hours before she was found.
The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigations is helping with the case.
The Brewster Police Department is asking the public for information. Anyone who noticed a suspicious person in the area should call the detective bureau at 330-767-3191 Ext. 4.
Read more here.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Police say a Penn State student was killed in a shooting following an argument in a Philadelphia bar, and her father and grandfather were wounded.
Homicide Capt. John Ryan said 23-year-old Dominique Oglesby got into an argument with a woman and a man in the Galaxy West Lounge in west Philadelphia shortly before 4:30 p.m. Sunday.
The Philadelphia Inquirer reports that the man twice tried to stop the argument, but tensions rose and a melee broke out after Oglesby's relatives arrived.
Oglesby was hit in the back and died shortly afterward at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center. Her 42-year-old father was hit in the foot and her 66-year-old grandfather in the arm. Both were in stable condition. No arrests have been reported.
Relatives say Oglesby was scheduled to graduate this spring.
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This story has been corrected to note that shooting occurred inside bar rather than outside, remove reference to road rage.
A 15-year-old girl was followed by a man Sunday afternoon near 19th and “A.” Police tell us the girl refused several offers to get in the van and the man drove off. Police say the teen described the suspect as a 20-30-year-old Hispanic man with a goatee.
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Pravin Gordhan steals the show at Jeremy Maggs' book launch
"When are you going to feature me in your column?" kids Iman Rappetti cheekily as I greet her on Tuesday evening. Mind you, with her striking African print headwrap and one of those trendy rope necklaces over her dress, there's no doubt the former eNCA broadcaster won't look out of place on this page.
New Years weekend has been a whirlwind for hockey as the Mac's AAA Midget Hockey Tournament comes to an epic finale'.
The foothills CFR Chemical Bison's played 2 games New Years Eve, spanking the calgary royals 3 to 2, but they couldn't make it past the Saskatoon Contacts.
They suffered a 5 to 3 loss, which kept them out of the final game, and ended their perfect record in the tournament.
The Rocky Mountain Raiders Girls, However, made it all the way through to the final game, facing off against the Saskatoon Stars and took first place in the tournament.
The Raiders and Stars were tied at the end of the 3rd period, but would only need a few minutes in over time to pack away the winning goal. They win the Mac's AAA with a final score of 5 to 4.
Cobb will start Wednesday's game against the Rays, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports.
The Orioles will keep their rotation in order following Tuesday's postponement, so Cobb will slide back to start Wednesday while Dylan Bundy takes the ball for Thursday's series finale against the Rays. Cobb will look to turn things around in his third start of the season, as he's allowed 15 runs (12 earned) through his first two outings with the Orioles.
April 28 Moog Inc
* Moog reports second quarter results
* Q2 earnings per share $0.88
* Q2 sales rose 3 percent to $632 million
* Q2 earnings per share view $0.85, revenue view $610.6 million -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Moog inc says forecast sales of $2.45 billion in 2017
* Moog inc - forecast fy sales of $2.45 billion, up 2% over last year
* Sees 2017 earnings per share of $3.50, plus or minus $0.15
* Fy2017 earnings per share view $3.59, revenue view $2.43 billion -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Moog inc - "we're on track for our full year guidance"
* Moog inc - consolidated 12-month backlog was $1.2 billion Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
* Futures: Dow up 26 pts, S&P flat, Nasdaq up 1.25 pts (Recasts after reports of explosion)
By Sruthi Shankar and Rama Venkat Raman
Dec 11 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures fell back after initial gains on Monday, hit by reports of an explosion in New York’s busy Port Authority commuter hub.
Police confirmed one person is in custody but were not yet identifying the device used. Local news channel WABC cited police sources as saying a possible pipe bomb detonated in a passageway below ground at Port Authority.
The CBOE Volatility index, a widely followed measure of market anxiety, rose above 10 points.
After rising initially, futures pointed to Wall Street’s main indexes opening flat.
At 8:26 a.m. ET (1326 GMT), Dow e-minis were up 26 points, or 0.11 percent, with 14,177 contracts changing hands.
S&P 500 e-minis were unchanged, with 225,353 contracts traded.
Nasdaq 100 e-minis were up 1.25 points, or 0.02 percent, on volume of 18,670 contracts.
Montana University System goes with TIAA-CREF as single record keeper, revamps lineups
Montana University System hired TIAA-CREF as the sole service provider/record keeper for its defined contribution plans.
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The 49ers DST went from the worst Fantasy unit in 2015 to No. 29 in 2016, so they are making progress. But we're not optimistic for a much bigger leap this season. New defensive coordinator Robert Saleh promises a more aggressive scheme, and the defense will benefit if standout linebacker Navorro Bowman (Achilles) is healthy, which is the expectation for training camp. The 49ers also have some talent to work with in DeForest Buckner, Eric Reid and Ahmad Brooks, but Fantasy owners will need to see the 49ers DST produce before trusting them in the majority of leagues. Keep an eye on the 49ers DST early in the season to see if they are worth using as a streaming option, but they should not be drafted in most formats.
Video footage of Axel Rudi Pell’s full performance at the 2016 edition of the Wacken Open Air festival in Germany is streaming below:
Axel Rudi Pell has signed another contract with his longtime record company, Steamhammer / SPV. Pell has been with the label since 1989.
The axman states: “I’m very happy that we will continue our long work and friendship and looking forward to gain even more success together!”
Expect The Ballads V to be released in spring 2017. In other news Axel Rudi Pell will play at the Graspop Festival in Belgium on June 17th after a 12 year absence.
Current 2017 dates:
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14 - Augsburg, Germany - Spectrum
15 - Rock Fels, Germany - Loreley
16 - Pratteln, Switzerland - Z7
17 - Belgium - Graspop Festival
Ennis broke a lengthy drought with a goal in a 5-2 win over Vegas on Friday.
Ennis hadn't found twine since Dec. 14, which tells you all you need to know about his scoring this season. He simply doesn't get many opportunities with the Wild and hasn't produced much in the way of assists either. Steer clear.
Business chiefs urge government to set up productivity watchdog
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April 3 Heidrick & Struggles International Inc :
* Heidrick & Struggles announces CEO Tracy Wolstencroft to take medical leave of absence
* Executive Vice President Krishnan Rajagopalan appointed acting CEO
* Wolstencroft will take three-month leave of absence for treatment of benign lung condition Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Dec 12 (Reuters) - Guangzhou Zhiguang Electric Co Ltd :
* SAYS IT PLANS TO INVEST 147 MILLION YUAN ($22.21 million) TO SET UP INTEGRATED CIRCUIT INDUSTRY FUND WORTH UP TO 900 MILLION YUAN WITH PARTNERS Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2AuNzHN Further company coverage: ($1 = 6.6175 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
AMSTERDAM The European Union judicial agency Eurojust said on Friday it had helped coordinate cross-border investigations in a major tax evasion investigation involving millions of euros and spanning several European countries and Australia.
Earlier on Friday, Dutch prosecutors said they had launched the investigation after receiving a tip about 50,000 suspect Swiss bank accounts. Credit Suisse said local authorities had been to their offices as part of an investigation.
Eurojust said the investigation began in 2016 and it had held three meeting with Dutch, British, French, German and Australian authorities.
"The independent investigations gathered evidence and analysed a huge amount of data," the agency said. "The undeclared assets hidden within offshore accounts and policies are estimated in the millions of euros."
(Reporting by Toby Sterling; editing by Ralph Boulton)
IBC Bank-Port Lavaca recently donated more than $4,668 that will directly fund area United Way projects. IBC Bank, together with employees across Texas and Oklahoma, donated more than $370,000 to United Way in 2016, comprised of funds donated by employees and matched by IBC Bank.
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JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Holocaust survivor Israel Kristal, who last year was recognised by Guinness World Records as the world's oldest living man, died in Israel on Friday, aged 113, local news media reports said.
Guinness said Kristal was born in Poland on Sept. 15, 1903, and survived the Auschwitz death camp, where his first wife, two children and other family members were killed by the Nazis. He married again after the war and moved to Israel in 1950.
Kristal was awarded a Guinness certificate as the world's oldest man on March 11, 2016, when he was 112 years and 178 days old. He died on Friday in the northern port city of Haifa aged 113 years and 330 days, Israeli reports said.
Jeanne Calment, a French woman, had the longest confirmed human lifespan, according to Guinness. She died in 1997 at the age of 122.
(This story fixes typographical error in "Guinness" in last paragraph.)
(Reuters) - Canadian telecommunications gear maker Mitel Networks Corp (MITL.O) (MNW.TO) is selling itself to an investor group led by Searchlight Capital Partners for about $2 billion, the company said on Tuesday.
Ottawa-based Mitel’s shareholders will receive $11.15 per share in cash, representing a 10 percent premium to the stock’s Monday closing. The company’s U.S.-listed shares were trading above the offer at $11.64 before the opening bell.
Excluding Mitel’s net debt, the deal is worth about $1.34 billion, according to Thomson Reuters calculation.
The deal is expected to close in the second half of 2018.
Jefferies LLC is the financial adviser to Mitel, while Evercore is the lead financial advisor to Searchlight.
Lieutenant Governor Ray Tenorio and former Senator Tony Ada have NOT officially announced running for the upcoming gubernatorial election. Contrary to other media reports, the Lt. Governor is focused on present matters.
In a statement from the Lt. Governor's Chief of Staff Joe Duenas he said, "The Lt. Governor's focus is on the current work of this office. An announcement and running mate have not been made, and will be made at the appropriate time."
So far the democratic pair of Lou Leon Guerrero and Joshua Tenorio have officially announced their bid for Adelup. Also filing for candidacy - Former Governor Carl Gutierrez and Senator Frank Aguon Jr., however neither have announced their potential running mates.
Cultivating Murder
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Disturbing documentary about the 2014 murder of Glen Turner, an environmental officer investigating illegal land clearing in the Moree region of New South Wales. We know from the outset whodunit: Ian Turnbull, who objected to Turner pursuing him for breaking the law.
The documentary Cultivating Murder is dedicated to Glen Turner, who had a genuine concern for the environment. Photo: Gareth Gardner
What makes this frightening is the attitude of Turnbull, his family and many of his fellow farmers who somehow thought (a) flouting the law to eradicate every last vestige of native vegetation and the endangered species it protected was OK and (b) murdering the person getting in their way was also completely justified. Quietly told, but profoundly shocking. MH
Burgess Hill Musical Theatre Society will be performing at Martlets Hall for the very last time this month and plans to ‘go out with a bang’.
The community facility is due to be knocked down as part of the town centre redevelopment.
The society will be performing Priscilla Queen of the Desert, which is based on the smash hit movie starring Terence Stamp and Guy Pearce.
There will be mixed emotions for some of the cast members, who have performed on the Martlets stage for more than 30 years.
Director Rebecca Bennett said: “The whole cast is so excited about staging this fabulous show.
“It’s an uplifting and heart-warming tale with outrageous costumes, flamboyant choreography and plenty of sass.
“And it’s jam-packed with 70s and 80s dance floor hits.
“It’s going to be amazing, and we really can’t wait to perform it.”
Tickets are on sale at www.ticketsource.co.uk/bhmts.
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It was around the middle of December 2015 when folklorist and author Robert Cochran of the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville was having lunch at the Capital Hotel in Little Rock with Bill Gatewood, Gail Stevens and Jo Ellen Maack of the Old State House Museum.
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NEW YORK (AP)  She's once, twice, three times a Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover lady.
Kate Upton once again graces the cover of the annual issue, becoming only the fourth woman to ever do it three times. This year, she makes the splash with three different covers.
One of the few women to ever do the cover three times is Christie Brinkley, who also is featured in this year's edition with her two daughters. Tyra Banks and Heidi Klum also did it three times. Elle Macpherson holds the record with five cover appearances.
Other notables in this year's edition include former cover girl Chrissy Teigen, an expectant mother and athletes including tennis champ Serena Williams and Olympic gold medal gymnast Simone Biles.
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The Daily Mail is branching into television, hiring ESPN football analyst Jesse Palmer to host a daily U.S. syndicated show starting next month.
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The New York-based show seeks to replicate the blend of news, sensation, human interest and entertainment that has made the brand's online offering a trans-Atlantic success.
The company behind Britain's Daily Mail newspaper has expanded internationally with websites based in the U.K., U.S. and Australia that claim 244 million unique visitors a month.
The TV show promises a diet ranging "from exclusive stories to breaking news, showbiz, politics, crime, health and science and technology."
It starts Sept. 18. and is distributed through CBS Television Distribution. Executive producers include medic and talk-show host "Dr. Phil" McGraw.
The Mail said Monday that Palmer has left his job as a contributor to ABC's "Good Morning America," but will continue to appear on ESPN.
A man has been arrested and charged over the death of a Glasgow woman who disappeared two months ago.
Julie Reilly, 47, from Shieldhall Road in Govan, was reported missing on February 15 after failing to turn up to several appointments.
Cops have arrested a man over the death of missing Glasgow gran Julie Reilly. Picture: John Devlin
Police Scotland confirmed her death on Monday and said they were treating her disappearance as murder.
A 41-year-old man was arrested earlier on Tuesday and has now been charged. He is due to appear at court on Wednesday
A force spokesman said: “Police Scotland can confirm that a 41-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the death of Julie Reilly, who was reported missing on Thursday 15 February 2018.
“The man is due to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Wednesday. A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.”
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Just when we thought Nigerians had moved past jungle justice, another angry mob strikes in Kebbi State.
A suspected motorcycle thief was burnt to death in the Yawuri area of the state.
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Photos show the victim burnt beyond recognition for his crime .
This seems to be the first of such case in 2018 although there was a massive surge in jungle justice from mid-2016 to mid-2017.
Petty thefts and other crimes have been judged and sentences carried out on the streets, and it usually ends in a gory, brutal death.
ALSO READ: Jungle Justice: Time to tame this menace
Members of the public have been encouraged to report such cases and avoid taking justice into their own hands.
36 Bicycles Distributed To Volunteers In Malawi
Family planning services and health related service provision are expected to improve in Malawi’s central region district of Ntcheu. This follows distribution of bicycles to 36 Community Based Distribution Agents (CBDA) drawn across from the district by one Family Planning Association Malawi (FPAM).
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KABUL: Dr. Kamal Sadat, Acting Minister and Deputy to the Youth Affairs of the Ministry of Information and Culture in a meeting with three creative teenagers, said the deputy ministry was related to the youth and they should be introduced for further raising their capacity, BNA reported. “In any corner of the country, the talented youth should be sought and introduced to the ministry to be helped build their capacity and encouraged to advance their talent,” said the deputy minister. Abdul Khaleq, Ahmad Baset and Ahmad Abubakr are the three youth who could successfully build power electric cradle, electric bed and electric pen used in any type of mobile, said the agency. The acting minister lauded them for the innovation they made, with the youth thanking Dr. Sadat for the praising and saying this was the first time, a government high-ranking official encouraged them for their talent. The Kabul Times
As officials try to unravel how a state trooper died in a high-speed single vehicle crash, a relative is speaking out about the tragedy.
The crash happened Tuesday morning on I-90 around 4:30 in the morning.
"What a shame for a great guy," said Trooper Borostwoski's uncle, Tom Philbert.
Philbert learned about the devastating news by turning on the TV. He said the family is having a hard time processing the unthinkable situation.
"It's a sad day in Wisconsin and it really is," Philbert said. "To lose somebody of that caliber, a humanitarian." he added.
Philbert said besides being a civil servant, Trooper Borostowski served in the military and, most recently, the National Guard.
KKR'S C-Corp Switch Sends Shares to Highest in Four Years
(Bloomberg) -- KKR & Co.’s shares rose almost 4.4 percent Monday with the announcement that it had completed its conversion to a corporation, reaching the highest price since January 2014.
The tax law passed in December cut the corporate rate to 21 percent from 35 percent, prompting private equity managers to consider shifting to a regular corporation, known as a C-corp. KKR announced in May that it would make the switch.
MORE: Henry Kravis Goes for Ocean of Investors in Shedding Partnership
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To contact the editors responsible for this story: Elizabeth Fournier at efournier5@bloomberg.net, Michael Hytha, Matthew Monks
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Today’s Bomb Product of The Day is Burkinabae’s “Beverly Leo” Shades.
Retailing from $150 these flat topped aviator style frames are lined with two rows of the finest Egyptian crystals.
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Governor Rauner is calling the Illinois Senate override of his school funding bill veto a “terrible mistake” as he works to stop the House from following suit. Rauner denied that the changes in the bill would hurt Chicago school children, even though an analysis by his board of education shows that the city would get more than 460-million-dollars less under his revisions. Rauner also said again today that he’s open to a compromise plan, but House Democrats are first going to determine if there are four Republicans who will join them and vote for an override.
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Mumbai: The challenge for an actor is not only to act but also to get positive feedback from the audience. And the happiness that our TV celebs feel after completing their first 100, 500 or 1000 is a feeling that can’t be described in mere words.
Well, Surbhi Chandna is elated that her show Ishqbaaaz, which airs on Star Plus, has completed airing 500 episodes.
The telly town stunner took it to her Instagram handle and shared her zest with her fans.
Have a look...
TellyChakkar wishes the team of Ishqbaaaz good luck. Keep entertaining!
A long-awaited civil forfeiture trial against the Hells Angels is underway.
The civil forfeiture case began in 2007 when the government seized the Hells Angels’ Nanaimo clubhouse, alleging that it had been used for criminal purposes. The director of civil forfeiture later made the same allegations in lawsuits he filed to seize biker clubhouses for the East End Vancouver and Kelowna chapters.
Later in 2012, the Hells Angels responded with a countersuit, seeking to get B.C.’s Civil Forfeiture Act declared unconstitutional.
The trial has been delayed several times, but is now set to begin on Monday, April 23, 2018.
Reporter Kim Bolan is reporting live from the courthouse today. Follow along for more updates.
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The 43-year-old Republican revels in the physical feats, posting videos on Facebook and using the workouts to help stay fit while keeping a demanding schedule. (AP)
Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens has rappelled into a bull-riding event, crawled through dirt in a SWAT obstacle course and entered a burning building with firefighters during his first few months in office.
The 43-year-old Republican revels in the physical feats, posting videos on Facebook and using the workouts to help stay fit while keeping a demanding schedule.
Some Missouri voters say it's cool to have such an active governor while others aren't impressed with his efforts to project a macho image.
The new governor told The Associated Press after climbing a rock wall to promote a new veterans initiative that he wants Missouri residents to know he's having fun while trying to improve life in the state.
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With the SwitchBack 2.0, Thyrm has introduced the next evolution from the original SwitchBack. New features include: a stronger pocket clip (able to work with MOLLE/PALS webbing), a pocket-clip position that allows for deeper carry, an optimized design to ease installation, wider thumb rest with traction features, small crush ribs on the lip (creating a custom fit across a broader range of lights), an aluminum spacer (expanding compatibility with Streamlight HL and HL-X flashlights) and a finger ringer able to release under heavy force/torque — but can be reset.
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Global Affairs Canada says a Canadian has died in Thailand.
According to a Thai media report, a Canadian man died after a New Year’s Eve party on the island of Koh Phangan.
Global Affairs wouldn’t identify the person or the details surrounding the death, but is providing consular assistance to friends and family.
The Bangkok Post reports that a 26-year-old Canadian tourist drowned during the party at Haad Rin beach, which was attended by about 20,000 people.
The news outlet says there were high waves during the event, and one other person — whose nationality is not known — was injured.
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Dec 10 (Gracenote) - Results and standings from the Bulgarian championship matches on Sunday Sunday, December 10 CSKA-Sofia 6 Beroe Stara Zagora 0 Dunav Ruse 2 Lokomotiv Plovdiv 2 Vereya 1 Vitosha Bistritsa 1 Saturday, December 9 Botev Plovdiv 3 Etar 0 Slavia Sofia 1 Levski Sofia 1 Friday, December 8 Septemvri Sofia 2 Cherno More Varna 1 Standings P W D L F A Pts 1 CSKA-Sofia 20 14 5 1 47 12 47 2 Ludogorets 19 14 3 2 43 10 45 3 Levski Sofia 20 11 6 3 28 9 39 4 Beroe Stara Zagora 20 9 7 4 25 21 34 5 Botev Plovdiv 20 8 8 4 33 23 32 6 Vereya 20 9 4 7 21 21 31 ------------------------- 7 Cherno More Varna 20 7 4 9 19 20 25 8 Slavia Sofia 20 6 6 8 27 29 24 9 Lokomotiv Plovdiv 20 6 5 9 18 31 23 10 Septemvri Sofia 20 7 2 11 16 33 23 11 Pirin Blagoevgrad 19 4 7 8 16 20 19 12 Etar 20 4 6 10 17 30 18 13 Dunav Ruse 20 3 6 11 13 30 15 14 Vitosha Bistritsa 20 0 5 15 10 44 5 1-6: Championship play-off 7-14: Play-off Next Fixtures (GMT): Monday, December 11 Pirin Blagoevgrad v Ludogorets (1530)
TRENTON - Trenton officer Elizer Ramos can still remember the night he chased a man through the woods, over a fence and through several of feet of snow in a pursuit that would mark the very beginning of a major investigation into the killing of an Army veteran over six years ago. "The difficulty is like nothing I've ever faced," Ramos said Tuesday, speaking from the stand during his testimony at the murder trial for Mack "Mack Weezy" Edwards and Danuweli "Pele" Keller.
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Winter will officially come to an end Tuesday morning, as the Spring season arrives in the area.
Spring equinox will begin at 11:15 in the morning, with the sun crossing the celestial equator from north to south.
With the first day of Spring comes an equal amount of both daylight and darkness.
Following Tuesday, the Northern Hemisphere will tilt toward the sun, which allows for longer daylight hours.
The Spring season will now be in affect until Thursday, June 21st, when Summer Solstice will begin.
Soon it will be time to celebrate dad when Father's Day comes around. But the date changes every year so it can be hard to keep track of it.
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The Boston Bruins defensemen are picking up injuries and piling on minutes at an unsustainable rate. The strain already cost them one playoff game.
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Brendan Armitage and Jada Lynn, of Plymouth, look through records at the first NEPA Punk Rock Flea Market in Wyoming on Feb. 12. R.J. Pipeling, from Clarks Summit, draws in a sketchbook on a vending artist's table at the Punk Rock Flea Market.
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Walking our dogs here in New Canaan, at Irwin Park or elsewhere, often leads to the need for someplace to deposit the occasional deposits. It has been reported that we do not have the necessary trash cans along all the paths and walkways because some people, take advantage of a public trash can to dump their household garbage. There is a simple solution.
There are rectangular garbage bins that have small restricted openings just big enough for say a soda can or a small plastic dog waste bag. Inside the locked bin, the regular trash cans can then be easily accessed and emptied by city staff, but they are useless for anyone trying to dump their household trash.
If we want to remain a dog friendly community, we need to make keeping our public spaces clean and litter free, as easy as possible. Frequent special purpose trash receptacles, emptied regularly, are a simple solution to a simple problem.
Craig Donovan
A bitterly cold night is in store for Saskatoon.
Environment Canada issued an extreme cold warning shortly after 3 p.m. Saturday, warning of extreme wind chills of -40 C or colder overnight into Sunday.
An Arctic ridge of high pressure building through the prairies is to blame, Environment Canada said.
The forecast was calling for a low of -26 overnight and wind chill of -39.
Sunday’s forecast is for an extreme wind chill of -40 in the morning, but the chill should ease later on Sunday, with a forecast high of -15.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Daily Derby' game
SACRAMENTO (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the California Lottery's "Daily Derby" game were:
1st:8 Gorgeous George-2nd:11 Money Bags-3rd:10 Solid Gold, Race Time: 1:48.91
(1st: 8 Gorgeous George, 2nd: 11 Money Bags, 3rd: 10 Solid Gold; Race Time: one: 48.91)
Estimated jackpot: $212,000
¶ To win the grand prize, ticket-holders must match in exact order the winning race time and the first, second and third place horses. Lesser prizes are given to ticket-holders who correctly match other horses or race times.
Cape Town - Rain had the last word at the final of the domestic One Day Cup competition as the second attempt to play the match was abandoned without a ball being bowled.
The Dolphins and Warriors will now share the title for the 2017/2018 season.
The final did get underway on Friday at Kingsmead, but a massive storm saw the players leave the field with the Dolphins on 154/6 after 39.4 overs.
Play was eventually abandoned with the match set to start afresh on Saturday, a reserve day set out for the final.
Sadly, however, the weather once again didn't play along.
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BC-BKW–T25-Villanova-Temple Box
NO. 22 VILLANOVA 69, TEMPLE 65
VILLANOVA (9-0)
Tucker 4-10 0-0 10, Quinn 3-8 4-4 12, Hahn 7-14 3-4 19, Jekot 0-6 1-2 1, Louin 6-9 1-2 15, Gedaka 3-8 1-1 7, Herlihy 2-8 0-0 5, Stant 0-0 0-0 0, Totals 25-63 10-13 69.
TEMPLE (7-3)
Davis 6-14 1-1 13, Atkinson 9-24 5-5 24, Berger 2-6 0-0 6, Mayo 3-7 0-0 7, Perry 1-7 1-4 3, Niang 1-8 2-2 4, Atkinson 0-0 0-0 0, Reynolds 3-5 2-4 8, Totals 25-71 11-16 65.
Villanova 13 14 19 23 —69 Temple 17 8 19 21 —65
3-Point Goals_Villanova 9-25 (Tucker 2-6, Quinn 2-4, Hahn 2-7, Jekot 0-1, Louin 2-3, Herlihy 1-4), Temple 4-20 (Davis 0-1, Atkinson 1-3, Berger 2-3, Mayo 1-3, Perry 0-3, Niang 0-6, Reynolds 0-1). Assists_Villanova 12 (Hahn 4), Temple 9 (Berger 3). Fouled Out_Temple Reynolds. Rebounds_Villanova 37 (Quinn 6), Temple 49 (Atkinson 18). Total Fouls_Villanova 11, Temple 15. A_1,184.
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Baku. 15 March. REPORT.AZ/ President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has today completed his official visit to the French Republic.
Report informs, a guard of honor was lined up for the Azerbaijani President at the Orli International Airport in Paris, which was decorated with national flags of the two countries.
President Ilham Aliyev and first lady Mehriban Aliyeva were seen of by high-ranking officials of France.
The bank holiday weekend is but just a memory.
Don’t worry, though, Friday is only around the corner.
And even better than that, a working day can mean only one thing – TRANSFERS.
Yep, our live blog is back after just a few hours' rest and we’re expecting a busy 16 hours or so.
A host of players’ contracts are up and clubs are really starting to make their moves.
Could this be the day Rangers land Connor Goldson? Will Celtic seal the permanent transfer of Odsonne Edouard?
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The Super Bowl is a blowout. The party you’re at is a drag. You think to yourself, “I wish I could just cut out of here and spend $1,500 to see Gwen Stefani perform at a casino in Shakopee.”
Well guess what? You'll totally be able to do that. Mystic Lake has just announced that Stefani will be the fourth and final artist performing in Club Nomadic on Super Bowl week. She's slotted at 9 p.m. on Sunday. Yes, that Sunday. (More info here.)
ICYM the rest of the lineup, Thursday night is the Chainsmokers (aka the Florida Georgia Line of pop EDM), Friday night is pop star Ellie Goulding and big-name DJ Kygo, and Saturday night is Florida Georgia Line (aka the Chainsmokers of pop country).
Tickets for the Stefani show are either $200 or $1,500, which bespeaks a healthy attitude toward gouging our wealthy out-of-state Super Bowl guests. In fact, I propose that local businesses adopt the following song as their unofficial anthem for Super Bowl week.
NILES, Ohio (WKBN) – Lindsay Hayes finished her day with 7 points and 14 rebounds as Niles defeated Liberty, 51-44. Nae Fryer, Emma Dellinger and Kenzi Johnston all scored 11 points for the Red Dragons.
Sydney Duncan scored 11 of her game-high 15 points for Liberty. Nysa Gilchrist added 9. The Leopards had their three-game win streak snapped.
Liberty will visit Lowellville on Monday. The Red Dragons have won five of their last six as they’ll look to improve upon that streak when they play at LaBrae on Tuesday.
April 3 Partner Communications Company Ltd:
* Partner Communications reports the interest rate for the series d notes for the period commencing on March 31, 2017 and ending on June 30, 2017
* Partner Communications - Series D notes will bear interest at a rate of 0.335% for period commencing on March 31, 2017 and ending on June 30, 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom)
We’re sure all that research has paid off. Tony winner Laura Benanti and her husband Patrick Brown welcomed a new addition to their family on February 14.
The baby's name and other details have not been disclosed yet, but Benanti's publicist confirmed to Broadway.com that the Valentine's Day baby is "beautiful and healthy."
Benanti last appeared on Broadway in the revival of She Loves Me, which earned her a fifth Tony nomination. She previously won for Gypsy and received nods for Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, Into the Woods and Swing!. Her additional credits include The Wedding Singer and Nine on stage and Supergirl and The Sound of Music Live! on screen. Her first book, a collection of humorous essays, is expected to be released this year.
Broadway.com wishes all the best to the entire Benanti-Brown family!
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Whether external forces end a tradition — a project ends, kids grow up — or you decide you don’t want to continue a particular tradition, it’s OK! No guilt on evaluating traditions and tossing the ones you don’t want to keep — or the ones you don’t want to start. Elf on the Shelf? No thanks! That’s way too much work. Advent stockings knit by my grandmother that elves fill on Nov. 30? You bet. If you hate yams, you really don’t have to serve them every Thanksgiving. Or find a different recipe you like more. I don’t like making pies so I buy my pies and make the carrot cake from scratch. Why continue a tradition you don’t enjoy and that increases your stress?
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According to GasBuddy the average price for a gallon of gas has fallen eight cents to $2.47 at Lansing stations. When comparing prices from this same time last year the prices are nearly 41 cents per gallon higher that in 2016 and eight cents higher than one month ago.
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Pat Curran made his return a successful one against John Teixeira.
Teixeira immediately fired away. Curran gauged the distance with push kicks. He missed a high kick. A solid right hand found the mark for Curran. Blood trickled down the right side of Curran’s face. He nailed Teixeira with another right hand. The round later came to a close.
Curran landed a left hand early in the second round. Teixeira grabbed a hold of his opponent against the fence. The two separated and Teixeira was warned to close his fists. He kept going to the leg kicks. Curran ducked under and scored a takedown. His opponent got back up quickly.
Curran went to the jabs early in the third round. He popped his opponent with a left hook. He dumped Teixeira down to the mat. A hard kick to the leg landed for Teixeira. He went for a takedown, but Curran reversed. The fight went the distance.
Curran was awarded with the unanimous decision victory.
Final Result: Pat Curran def. John Teixeira via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-26)
In the 107-111 loss to the NY Knicks, Dennis Schröder and Ersan Ilyasova combined to score 41 points during the contest. Fans chimed in on Twitter during the game. Here are our favorite tweets from the game:
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A New Jersey police sergeant is being hailed a hero for saving the life of a 2-year-old child who appeared to have nearly drowned at a Florida beach.
Morris Township Police Sgt. Sean O'Hare was on vacation at Clearwater Beach, Florida, Sunday afternoon when he saw some commotion and distress by the shore, the local police department said.
O'Hare realized the stir was over a 2-year-old child that had turned blue and was not breathing after having been pulled from the water.
The cop initiated CPR and was able to resuscitate the child. An update on the child's condition was not immediately available Monday.
In a Facebook post, the Morris Township Police Department praised O'Hare's actions and called him a "true hero."
A mystery over a huge ‘MARRY ME’ message spotted from a Spitfire flying over Chichester has been solved.
Former Royal Air Force pilot Dave ‘Rats’ Ratcliffe and one of his passengers got a surprise when they spotted the giant romantic gesture adorning a hillside in the South Downs National Park.
It left Rats, a pilot for The Boultbee Flight Academy at Goodwood, wondering who the message was intended for and what their response was.
Suspecting a fellow pilot was behind it, the academy team set out to find the couple, asking everyone they know to post on social media and now the power of the internet has solved the intrigue.
The man behind the proposal was Benjamin Wolfe, Boultbee said.
He was proposing to Lacey Jordan.
And thankfully she said yes.
As well as solving marital mysteries, The Boultbee Flight Academy at Goodwood flies 600 people a year in their two-seat Spitfire, with some of the world’s foremost aviators at the controls.
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Firefighters spent almost four hours tackling a large shed fire which quickly spread to a caravan
Crews were called to the shed fire in Wirswall, near Whitchurch, at about 10pm on Tuesday night.
A spokesman for Whitchurch Fire Station said the fire was spreading fast and caused a caravan to catch fire as well.
He said: "Once in attendance crews were faced with a large fire which was spreading fast in the wooden work shop which also caught fire to the caravan.
"The office in charge requested an extra appliance to provide more water so made pumps 3, once all appliances were in attendance we were joined by Malpas and Audlem.
"Our main aims were to protect surrounding areas with a new build extension, electric telegraph pole and an oil tank which were all close to the building.
"We remained on site for nearly four hours extinguishing the fire and then clearing out and damping down all the wood which was in the shed."
The crews left the scene at about 1.30am.
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Two Scots have just days left to claim £1m lottery jackpots.
The winners - whose identities are still a mystery - live in South Lanarkshire and Falkirk.
They scooped the life-changing sum in the National Lottery Medal Draw on August 27 last year and have until February 23 to come forward to claim their prize.
The lucky codes are GREY 8746 6648 and NAVY 2918 6121.
A spokesman for the National Lottery said they were eager to find the mystery ticket-holders.
If you think you have the winning ticket call the National Lottery Line on 0844 338 7551.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - DSC Investment Inc :
* Says it completes issuance of 1st tranche unregistered and unsecured private convertible bonds worth 18.5 billion won
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Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
PARIS -- Reigning US Open champion Sloane Stephens did not waste any time reaching the third round of the French Open on Wednesday, and her clinical display impressed former U.S. Davis Cup captain Patrick McEnroe.
Stephens, who did not play in Paris last year because of a foot injury, advanced at the clay-court Grand Slam with a 6-2, 6-2 win over qualifier Magdalena Frech.
Just FYI.
Sloane Stephens is winning this tournament — Patrick McEnroe (@PatrickMcEnroe) May 30, 2018
Stephens had 17 winners to 13 unforced errors and did not face a break point in the match.
According to sources, the victim, his mother and sister were staying with the accused.
A three-year-old child was beaten to death for breaking a cup in Mumbai's Pant Nagar on Saturday morning. (Photo: File/Representational)
Mumbai: In another horrific incident, a three-year-old child was beaten to death for breaking a cup in Mumbai's Pant Nagar on Saturday morning.
After the young boy broke a cup, the accused thrashed him to death.
According to sources, the victim, his mother and sister were staying with the accused.
Further details are awaited.
WASHINGTON (AP) — With a new health secretary in office, the Trump administration is proposing its first regulatory changes to the health insurance markets created by President Barack Obama's overhaul.
Among the most noticeable change for consumers: a shorter sign-up window of 45 days, as opposed to three months.
Administration officials said Wednesday the new regulations will help to stabilize the individual insurance market for next year. That could buy time for the Republican-led Congress to make good on its promise to repeal the Obama-era health care overhaul and replace it with a conservative approach.
Many of the proposed changes reflect the wishes of the insurance industry. Even so, insurer Humana announced Tuesday it will not participate in next year in the government-run marketplaces.
Human Services Secretary Tom Price was confirmed Friday.
The U.S. Water Ski Show Team performed stunts on the Mohawk River portion of the Erie Canal for spectators to enjoy. This event included live music, a pirate-themed kayak cruise, face-painting and food vendors.
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A car has driven into a pizzeria in Seine-et-Marne, near Paris, leaving a girl dead and several people injured.
The cause of the incident is being investigated. France has suffered a string of terror-related attacks, including the use of cars as weapons.
More to follow.
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NHS President Damian Hollyday speaks during the Hodgson Vocational-Technical commencement ceremony at the Bob Carpenter Center in Newark where over 250 graduates took part. Jerry Habraken, The News Journal
Accommodation has been identified for those Guyanese nationals being evacuated from hurricane-ravaged islands but who have no relatives living here, according to Minister of State Joseph Harmon, who yesterday assured that government will give the necessary support to all persons who will be returning home in the coming days.
Harmon provided an update on the relief as well as evacuation efforts, during a post-Cabinet press briefing.
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As part of his quest to create photographic portraits of Americans in all 50 states, artist John Raymond Mireles is in town taking pictures during his journey through the south.
To date, John has completed his work in 32 states and has been commissioned by the Anchorage Museum in Alaska to bring the ‘Nationwide Neighbors Photo Project’ to the museum in September 2017. Entitled “Neighbors,” the project aims to create a unique and compelling visual document that connects Americans of all backgrounds from every corner of the country.
Once the project is completed, the final images will be compiled into a book and large scale prints will on display within some of the original communities where the images were taken.
Samples of the “Neighbors” project can be seen here: www.jraymondmireles.com. A short documentary on his initial exhibition in San Diego may be viewed online.
May 3 Kindred Biosciences Inc
* Kindred Biosciences announces first quarter 2017 financial results
* Q1 loss per share $0.30
* Kindred Biosciences Inc says for 2017 calendar year, company reiterates its previous guidance for operating expenses to be in range of $30 million to $32 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
In this Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017 photo, Mary Mendiola, left, and Myra May, who have been through nearly everything in their lives together, including each other's breast cancer diagnosis, pose for a photo during an interview in Nampa, Idaho. The Idaho Press-Tribune via AP Christina Lords
Simmons scored 27 points (10-16 FG, 7-9 FT) to go along with five rebounds, 10 assists and and one block across 35 minutes in Sunday's 131-124 loss to New Orleans.
While 20-plus point, 10-plus assist games are not uncommon for Simmons, a solid night at the free throw line is rare. The rookie guard has struggled at the free throw line, shooting 57.3 percent on 5.2 shots per game. However, Simmons has shot 13-of-19 for 68.4 percent from the line in his last six games since he shot 15-of-29 on November 29 against Washington. This marked improvement since his 29 free throw game is a step in the right direction to strengthening his free throw shooting.
Troy Dodds is joined by Nathan Taylor and Emily Newton to discuss the week that was and the week that will be in Penrith
April 10 Halyard Health Inc
* Halyard Health - On April 7, jury found Kimberly-Clark liable for $3.9 million in compensatory damages for Microcool* Surgical Gowns case
* Halyard Health Inc- Halyard intends to file motions to challenge verdict - SEC Filing
* Halyard Health Inc- Halyard Health intends to challenge jury's punitive damages award - SEC Filing
* Halyard Health - On April 7, jury found Kimberly-Clark liable for $350 million in punitive damages for Microcool* Surgical Gowns case
* Halyard Health - Jury found Halyard was liable for $261,445 in compensatory damages and $100 million in punitive damages for Microcool* Surgical Gowns case Source text: [bit.ly/2oj2ZFn] Further company coverage:
EFFINGHAM, Ill. (AP) - The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has scheduled a town hall in central Illinois to discuss the Veterans Administration health care system.
The town hall will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1769 in Effingham.
VA spokesman Kevin Harris says the town hall is being held to allow feedback from veterans, their families and other beneficiaries of the health care system.
Veterans Affairs is the government's second-largest department, responsible for 9 million military veterans in more than 1,700 government-run health facilities.
Many issues in the department need attention, including a multibillion-dollar overhaul of electronic medical records aimed at speeding up wait times for veterans seeking medical care as well as expanded mental health treatment for veterans at higher risk of suicide.
Keanu Reeves stars in a new Squarespace commercial for Super Bowl 2018 that features the actor continuing his reputation as one of Hollywood's leading action stars.
Related: Chris Pratt Is Shirtless & Slinging Beer in First Super Bowl Commercial
The ad is called 'Make It Happen' and it is one of many commercial in a series for Squarespace. Keanu Reeves is seen standing up on a motorcycle that is speeding down a desert highway.
While standing on the speeding motorcycle, Keanu Reeves is reciting lyrics to Will Powers' 1983 hit song "Adventures in Success."
The commercial sets up a link to Reeves' motorcycle company Arch Motorcycles. The actor paired with Squarespace to build the website for his company.
In addition to the action that Keanu Reeves is best-known for, the Super Bowl commercial also highlights the actor's comedic sensibilities.
FREETOWN: The death toll from massive flooding and a mudslide that have hit Sierra Leone’s capital, Freetown, rose to 180 on Monday, a hospital source told AFP.
Mohamed Sinneh, a morgue technician at Freetown’s Connaught Hospital, said “at least” 180 bodies had been received, leaving no space to lay the dead because of the “overwhelming” number of corpses being brought to the facility.
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CLASS 4A REGION III FINAL:
Salado vs. Jasper - all games at Montgomery HS
Game 1: Thursday at 7 p.m.
Game 2: Saturday at 5 p.m.
Game 3: follows game 2 if necessary
CLASS 3A REGION III FINAL:
Clifton vs. Kirbyville - all games at Mike Carter Field in Tyler
Game 1: Thursday at 7 p.m.
Game 2: Friday at 12:30 PM
Game 3: follows game 2 if necessary
CLASS 1A STATE TOURNAMENT - DELL DIAMOND
SEMIFINALS:
Abbott vs. Fayetteville - at 9 a.m. or 12 p.m.
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A former New Jersey police officer convicted of drunken driving and causing a wrong-way crash that killed a fellow officer and another friend was sentenced Wednesday to the maximum - up to 25 years in prison. A judge on Staten Island gave Pedro Abad 8 1/3 to 25 years in prison after the former Linden officer had asked for the minimum of one year.
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Notts County produced an excellent performance in their clash against leaders Luton Town to remain level on points at the top of League Two.
The Hatters had taken the lead before the break when Johnny Mullins headed in Alan Sheehan's corner.
But Shola Ameobi gave Notts a deserved equaliser when he met Jorge Grant's free-kick.
The two sides now remain level on 42 points at the summit, with only Luton's goal difference separating them.
Notts now have a home game against Grimsby Town to look forward to this weekend, and our Magpies man Leigh Curtis will be there to bring you all the updates from the game against the Mariners.
He will also be online today to take your questions from noon. Leave your questions in the box below.
A woman needed to be rescued from the Bow River on Sunday afternoon after she was found in the water without a life jacket.
Officials with the Calgary Fire Department say that at around 5:00 p.m., they received a call about a woman in distress in the water.
The CFD Aquatic Rescue Team eventually found her near the 5 Avenue flyouer and pulled her out of the water.
She was taken to hospital, but her condition is unknown.
There is no information about the events leading up to her entering the water and crews say she did not have a life jacket.
Herbalife (HLF +10% ) announces that ~6.7M shares of stock have been tendered pursuant to its offer to buy up to $600M of its common shares for $60 - 68. It expects to accept ~6.7M shares at a cash purchase price of $68, representing a total cash cost of ~$457.8M exclusive of fees and expenses.
Sellers will receive one contingent value right (CVR) for each share sold that allows the holder to receive a contingent cash payment if the company is acquired in a go-private transaction within the next two years.
The share purchases will be funded by a $1.3B term loan under its $1.45B senior secured credit facility established in February.
Previously: Herbalife launches self-tender for up to $600M of common stock; ups Q3 earnings guidance (Oct. 3)
According to AAA, drivers are paying the highest gas prices since 2014.
Sen. Richard Blumenthal, as a result, is calling on President Donald Trump to find ways to lower the prices.
The national average still sits just under the $3 mark.
In Connecticut, however, it's $3.15.
That's an increase of 20 cents in the last month.
Blumenthal asked the president to put pressure on oil-producing nations and the World Trade Organization.
“There are also clear steps the President of the United States can take to reduce gasoline prices in the United States now," Blumenthal said. “Gas prices are now 25 percent higher than they were last year at this time. They are higher than they were yesterday, higher than they were a month ago.”
For more on where to find the cheapest gas in the state, check out GasBuddy.com.
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Madrid - Spanish police were called to a Madrid hotel by concerned staff on Wednesday over an argument between former Argentine footballer Diego Maradona and his girlfriend.
"When the agents and emergency services arrived, those people (Maradona and his girlfriend) showed no sign of injuries and did not press charges, there was just a discussion," police sources told AFP.
According to the same source, the events took place around 08:30 after hotel staff overheard an argument.
Maradona is in Madrid to watch his old side Napoli take on European champions Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League last 16 tie on Wednesday night.
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Mary A. Conforti of Riverhead died Feb. 14 at Sunrise Manor in Bay Shore. She was 82.
The daughter of Michael and Angelina Vitacco, she was born Sept. 5, 1934, in the Bronx and attended Walton High School.
In 1958, she married Ralph Conforti in Yonkers, N.Y.
Ms. Conforti was the owner of the Bridge Army Navy store in Flanders. Family members quoted her as saying “I loved the Army – Navy store. It’s a store for everybody. I enjoyed every minute of it. When you enjoy something, you do a good job. You’ve never seen an Army-Navy store like this.”
Family members also said she enjoyed sewing and the beach.
Predeceased by her son, John, in 2008, Ms. Conforti is survived by her husband, Ralph.
The family will receive visitors Thursday, Feb. 16, from 7 to 9 p.m. at McLaughlin Heppner Funeral Home in Riverhead. Interment will take place at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 17, at Calverton National Cemetery.
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Prayer Ready, 14, died in 2015, after choking on her dinner while shut in a room with her family.
Feb 14 Rosenbauer International AG:
* Closed 2016 with its revenues unchanged and earnings down only slightly despite substantial market slumps in middle east
* Group's revenues amounted to 871.0 million euros ($924.91 million) in 2016 financial year (2015: 865.4 million euros) and remained satisfactory in spite of downturn in demand on major markets due to political unrest and low price of oil
* EBIT for 2016 financial year was below previous year's level at 47.0 million euros (2015: 50.6 million euros)
* Incoming orders of 816.8 million euros in past year (2015: 905.9 million euros)
* Order backlog was down on previous year's figure at 739.7 million euros as of Dec. 31, 2016 (Dec. 31, 2015: 797.5 million euros)
* Measures introduced in 2016 to adjust costs and enhance efficiency will continue in 2017 in order to safeguard earnings situation Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9417 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
The buildings are located near North Broadway and include The Juice Box, 1324 N Broadway; the Robin Gunn law office, 717 N Central St; and Harbs Carpet Center, 608 N Broadway. WATE 6 On Your Side saw that glass was shattered at many of the buildings.
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The local Priest of St Mary’s Stonehaven, Father Gerry Murphy, is retiring after 47 years in the Church.
For 37 of those years Father Murphy has been a Priest, and the last 13 years have been spent in Stonehaven at St Mary’s.
The Parish had a collection for Gerry which amounted to £2,800 all of which will be donated to charity’s of Father Gerry’s choice. He was presented with an Easter Egg from Guilanotti’s which contained the collection by Megan and Alicia Prentice. The Parish would like to wish Father Gerry good luck and good health in his well earned retirement.
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The global wealth imbalance is growing, a shocking new report reveals. The top 1 percent have amassed more than half of the world’s wealth and control 50.1 percent of the...
Drug overdose fatalities in the Okanagan continue to mount with little reprieve in site.
Despite increased availability to Naloxone and supervised consumption services, the drug epidemic is only getting worse in the Okanagan.
Shelby Thom finds out why, and what more can be done to save lives.
Fairfield Warde defeated St. Joseph, 5-3 in FCIAC baseball action on Monday.
Warde’s Zach McKay allowed three first-inning runs and then shut out the Cadets over the next six frames for the Mustangs (1-6, 1-2 FCIAC).
Warde’s Max Lee had two hits, including a home run.
Ryan Donnelly had an RBI single.
Charlie Pagliarini and Jimmy Evans each hit home runs for St. Joseph (4-3, 2-2 FCIAC).
Jake DeLeo had two hits.
Paul Pogba has been a key player for France since his debut in 2013
Pogba, 25, is back with France this week after being called up for against Colombia and Russia but has missed big games for United in recent weeks.
Pogba did not feature when Jose Mourinho’s side beat Liverpool in the Premier League, he came on as a late substitute in the Champions League defeat to Sevilla and was absent against Brighton in the FA Cup.
And the France manager thinks the former Juventus star and £89m United signing will be frustrated at his current situation.
Deschamps told L’Equipe: “This is a situation that he must not appreciate because of everything he would have been able to offer. There must be numerous reasons.
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'Our main strategic objective for 2016 was well achieved on the whole.'
Sales peaked in the fourth quarter, amounting to EUR 6.6 million (EUR 4.8 million 10-12/2015), a year-on-year increase of 39 percent.
May 2 Noxxon Pharma Nv:
* Announces capital raise of 1 million euros ($1.09 million) and bond financing of maximum 10 million euros to finance clinical development of NOX-A12
* Emitted 64,512 new share of nominal value of 1 euros at the price of 15.50 euros per share
* Emitted 53,763 warrants for buyers of new shares at the price of 18.60 euros Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9159 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Capitec Bank Holdings Ltd:
* ‍ADVISE THAT CAPITEC‘S CFO, ANDRÉ DU PLESSIS HAS HAD A SUCCESSFUL MEETING WITH BGFM TEAM THIS MORNING​
* ‍BGFM TEAM IS SATISFIED WITH CAPITEC‘S RESPONSE​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom: +91 80 6749 1136)
MONROE (Middlesex) — Police had to use Narcan to revive a former Jamesburg councilman after he crashed his truck into a high school goal posts.
Sign welcoming people to Jamesburg (Borough of Jamesburg)
Thomas Busco Jr., 49, drove his Ford F150 truck onto the football field at Monroe High School on Tuesday and into the scoreboard, Jamesburg police told MyCentralJersey.com.
An officer who had watched Busco hit the scoreboard administered CPR after discovering he was not breathing and did not have a pulse.
Paramedics gave Busco a shot of Narcan to revive him.
Busco resigned from the council in September after a car crash and being charged with cocaine possession, according to NJ.com.
Busco was charged with DWI in a school zone, reckless driving and careless driving, according to published reports.
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Associated Press
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Automotive supplier Denso says it will invest $1 billion in its Maryville, Tennessee manufacturing plant, and create more than 1,000 new jobs.
The investment is intended to make the plant the Japanese company's primary manufacturer in North American for electrification and safety systems.
The Maryville expansion comes atop a $400 million investment announced by Denso in 2015 to consolidate warehouse operations at a gain of 500 jobs.
U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander has said the small Denso plant that opened in his hometown in 1988 with about 100 workers - when he was governor - was a consolation prize of sorts after Tennessee lost out to Kentucky for a Toyota assembly plant.
Today about 3,200 people work at the Maryville facility and 1,400 others at another Denso complex in Athens, Tennessee.
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LONDON, April 24 (Reuters) - The following FTSE 100 companies will go ex-dividend on Thursday, after which investors will no longer qualify for the latest dividend payout. According to Reuters calculations at current market prices, the effect of the resulting adjustment to prices by market-makers would take 7.44 points off the index. COMPANY (RIC) DIVIDEND STOCK OPTION IMPACT (pence) Antofagasta 40.6 (USc) 0.39 Fresnillo 29.8 (USc) 0.15 Glencore 0.1 (USD) 3.24 Legal & General 11.05 2.53 Relx 27.7 1.13 Among FTSE 250 companies going ex-dividend are: COMPANY (RIC) DIVIDEND (pence) Bankers Investment Trust 4.86 City of London Investment Trust 4.55 Man Group 4.18 International Public Partnerships Limited 3.41 IWG 3.95 National Express 9.25 NewRiver REIT 4.2 Petrofac 25.3 (USc) Sequoia Economic Infrastructure Income Fund 1.5 Spirax-Sarco 62 TI Fluid Systems 1.31 (EUc) Weir Group 29 William Hill 8.94 (Reporting by Helen Reid, Editing by Kit Rees)
FEBRUARY 13: Backhoes load boulders into dump trucks as emergency personnel work to fix the damage below the emergency spillway at Oroville Lake on February 13, 2017 in Oroville, California. Almost 200,000 people were ordered to evacuate the northern California town after a hole in the emergency spillway in the Oroville Dam threatened to flood the surrounding area.
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The Port Harcourt office of EFCC on Tuesday 3 July, 2018 commenced investigations into the activities of three suspected oil thieves: Abadi Japhet (Captain), Kashim Umaru, Godwin Ilioma and a vessel: MV Orbit II handed over to it by the Nigerian Navy Forward Operating Base, Bonny, Rivers State.
Navy Captain S.W. Olorundare, while handing over the suspects to the EFCC, said that the three crew members were arrested on February 5, 2018 at about 0250 hours for dealing in unspecified amount of petroleum products suspected to be illegally refined Automated Gas Oil (AGO) without a proper license.
The EFCC has since stepped up further investigations of the matter. The suspects will soon be charged to court.
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Here's how affection gets expressed in the Moonrisers' "The Inn at Derbyshire," by Christopher Magee: "My precious catfish, my golden-haired mustache herring." Or here's what happens when the plot thickens: A character breaks the fourth wall and asks, "Do you see now how the plot thickens?" Freshly transplanted from Missoula, Mont., the 4-year-old theater company premieres in the Bay Area with silliness and sword fights, villains and stormy nights, nonsensical rants and ravings, letters sent in bad faith and a scheming damsel.
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2 men were arrested for the theft of equipment, tools, and trailers from several construction sites in Central Oregon. According to Bend Police, around the beginning of January, they became aware of a variety of power and hand tools along with utility trailers that became missing from different job sites. An investigation into the matter led to the arrest of 46-year-old Jason Girod of La Pine and 47-year-old Steven Mock of Bend. A search of Girod’s home, vehicle and attached trailer found over 15 thousand dollars’ worth of equipment that had been stolen. The two were also charged with felony meth possession.
PSL-3 gets positive evaluation report
LAHORE: A leading sports evaluation firm has given the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) a hugely positive report on the third edition of the tournament. The event was held in February-March this year in the UAE with three games including the final played in Pakistan.
According to an extensive research on the league, the HBL PSL and its official sponsors generated 38% higher value than the previous season showing a rapid growth in the league. Peshawar Zalmi and Karachi Kings were the top two performing franchises in terms of total media value.
(CNN) - Mexican officials have seized 10,000 gallons of alcoholic beverages from an unidentified company that makes and supplies booze to tourist resorts.
Authorities cited "bad production practices".
Officials said health inspectors also confiscated 91-gallons of alcohol and suspended two businesses for "inadequate sanitary conditions".
One of those establishments was the lobby bar at a resort in a complex, where a 20-year-old Wisconsin woman recently drowned.
RELATED: WI family sues Mexican resort after daughter's death
Following her death, the U.S. State Department updated Mexico's safety and security guidance, urging vacationers to avoid excessive alcohol consumption.
RELATED: U.S. State Department warns of tainted alcohol in Mexico
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Vancouver police believe weather played a role in the city's first traffic fatality of the year.
A 55-year-old man was hit by a truck Thursday night as he used a marked crosswalk on Inverness Street near King Edward Avenue at around 6 p.m. He was rushed to hospital but did not survive.
His broken umbrella could be seen on the ground near several police evidence markers.
Police say low light and rain likely contributed to the crash. The driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with police.
March 29 Guangdong Super Telecom Co Ltd :
* Sees to swing to net loss at 4 million yuan to 9 million yuan in FY 2017 Q1 versus net profit at 0.8 million yuan in FY 2016 Q1
* Says decreased business revenue and as main reason for the forecast
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/P8Szwk
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When you’ve got a little extra money to work with — or a lot — what do you do with it? Maybe you stuff it under the mattress. Maybe you try to invest it and put it to work. Or maybe you spend it on yourself and some important people in your life. That last option is what many American companies seem to be doing with their cash hoards these days:returning it to investors via stock buybacks and dividends. What else could that money be doing?
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LONDON, July 4 (Reuters) - The union representing workers at Tata Steel’s European operations on Wednesday endorsed the company’s joint venture with Germany’s Thyssenkrupp following agreements on jobs, investment and production.
The two steel firms signed a landmark joint venture deal on Saturday to create Europe’s No.2 steelmaker with 17 billion euros ($20 billion) in sales, marking the sector’s biggest tie-up in more than a decade.
“With a jobs guarantee until 2026 and commitments to invest across the business, including a repair of blast furnace five at Port Talbot, this agreement means workers can look to the future with confidence,” said Roy Rickhuss, general secretary of the Community union.
“Tata must now fulfil their commitments ... (to) secure the future of all sites.”
Tata Steel Europe has been a strain on its parent for about a decade, burning through approximately $1 billion of cash a year. Like Thyssenkrupp, it plans to slash up to 2,000 jobs as part of the joint venture deal.
Centers Logan Couture and Joe Thornton have now both returned to the ice in the first round against the Edmonton Oilers, to varying degrees of effectiveness. Thornton looked closer to his usual self last night than Couture has this series, and that likely comes down to usage.
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Ok, having lived in the MIT/Cambridgeport/Central Sq areas - the fact that Central isn't official seems bizarre. And yet, neighborhood boundaries are so amazingly important particularly in a city area like Boston that's been so ethnically/racially segregated - "don't go to Roxbury - that's where the minorities live", "man, you're Irish, don't go to the North End!" ' Neighborhoods are just a weird endless and mostly meaningless battle except when somebody takes the turf argument to heart.
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GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Twins delivered 10 minutes apart at an Arizona hospital over the New Year’s weekend have different birth years.
Phoenix TV station KNXV-TV reports (http://bit.ly/2i0Ib1q) that parents Holly and Brandon Shay welcomed their first son, Sawyer, into the world at 11:51 p.m. Saturday at Banner Hospital.
Their second son, Everett, arrived one minute after midnight on Sunday.
The father joked that Sawyer will tease his brother about being the older sibling.
The same thing happened over the weekend in San Diego.
Twin girls born at Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns were delivered at 11:56 p.m. Saturday and at midnight on Sunday.
A Great Falls woman is facing charges after a 10-year-old says she slapped and bit him.
On December 6th, police responded to an elementary school in Great Falls regarding a 10-year-old student who reported a woman bit him. When officers spoke to the student, he said earlier that morning before he came to school Tamra Nilsen slapped his face, shook him until it was hard to breathe, and bit his cheek. According to the police report, officers saw the victim had visible injuries on his face consistent with his account of the events. Several witnesses provided similar details of the assault.
Tamra Nilsen, 28, is being charged with one count of Assault on Minor. The State has requested her bond be set in the amount of $10,000.
March 19 (Reuters) - 22Nd Century Group Inc:
* 22ND CENTURY - CO’S ‍CEO HENRY SICIGNANO III​ TO DISCUSS FDA’S NICOTINE REDUCTION PLAN WITH INSTITUTIONAL INVESTORS IN NEW YORK, CHICAGO AND BOSTON Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
It's a drizzly day in Paris but that didn't... Jerry Sandusky's adult son is in jail, awaiting a preliminary hearing scheduled for next week on child sexual abuse charges. Jerry Sandusky's adult son is in jail, awaiting a preliminary hearing scheduled for next week on child sexual abuse charges.
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an investigation is underway to determine if it is related to Lelia Faulkner’s disappearance (Source: WSFA 12 News)
Authorities are trying to find out who would stab the billboard (Source: WSFA 12 News)
Authorities are trying to find out who would stab a billboard featuring missing Pike County woman Lelia Faulkner.
According to Lelia Faulkner’s mother Susan Faulkner, someone took two 12-inch knives and stabbed the billboard located off Highway 231. The billboard, which is one of four, is located across from the Pike County Cattleman’s Association.
Pike County authorities recovered the knives and an investigation is underway to determine if it is related to Lelia Faulkner’s disappearance or a random act.
Reporter Bryan Henry is working on this story and will have more online, on air, and on our news app.
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Winner of 6 Academy Awards® including Best Original Score and Best Original Song, LA LA LAND tells the story of Mia (Emma Stone), an aspiring actress, and Sebastian (Ryan Gosling), a dedicated jazz musician, who are struggling to make ends meet in a city known for crushing hopes and breaking hearts. Set in modern day Los Angeles, this original musical about everyday life explores the joy and pain of pursuing your dreams.
Where do you cheap out?
Last week when they were at the salad bar, Lauren Kelly admitted to Geoff Sheen that she never puts tomatoes into her salad because it makes it weigh too much. Extra weigh means you have to pay more money for the salad! Geoff (who is notoriously cheap) was proud of Lauren!!
Geoff is cheap in a lot of ways, but this weekend when everyone else was paying extra at the pump, Geoff made sure to lift the hose to the pump so all the gas he paid for dripped down into his gas tank.
Sarah (this is a shocker) doesn't wash her car. Like, ever!
A privately owned Dubai satellite television channel is shutting down amid an economic slowdown caused by low oil prices.
Staff at the English-language channel City7 said Tuesday they were in the process of shutting down. They spoke on condition of anonymity as they feared repercussions.
The channel is owned by BinHendi Enterprises, a private firm with a variety of interests in retail and other industries. Telephone calls to the company’s headquarters rang unanswered Tuesday and no one responded to emails requesting comment.
The TV channel’s demise brings more media job losses to the oil-rich United Arab Emirates, a federation of seven sheikhdoms on the Arabian Peninsula.
A state-backed, English-language newspaper in Abu Dhabi called The National laid off some of its staff Sunday.
× Brown County man arrested on child porn, child exploitation charges
NASHVILLE, Ind. – A Brown County man is being charged with 10 counts of child pornography and 10 counts of child exploitation.
Indiana State Police say 28-year-old Patrick J. Becraft was arrested Tuesday after officers executed a search warrant at his Nashville home.
Police say the warrant was executed following the initiation of an investigation into possession of child pornography video files.
After Becraft was taken into custody, he was transported to the Brown County Jail, where he was processed and lodged.
The investigation was conducted by members of the Indiana State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Unit, Cyber Crimes Unit and the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.
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Singer Ricky Martin tells Kathie Lee Gifford and guest co-host Jennifer Nettles how excited he is to start his residency in Las Vegas, where he’ll have his very own theater. He also talks about his upcoming wedding.
In a leaked weekend report to President Trump, Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke claimed the current boundaries of the 1.3-million-acre monument did not mesh with the Antiquities Act’s provision to designate “the smallest area compatible” with protecting cultural and historical sites.
In its 111-year history, the Antiquities Act has been used to designate over 150 monuments. At times, presidents have also used it to diminish existing monuments. But according to EarthJustice attorney Heidi McIntosh, a 1976 law made it clear that only Congress has that authority. If Trump acts on Zinke’s recommendations, McIntosh says he will “no doubt” face an onslaught of legal backlash questioning his authority — an echo of other administration battles, like the travel ban.
“It won’t be the first time they’ve taken an expansive view of their authority only to be struck down by the court,” McIntosh says.
The recommendations come as part of an ongoing review of national monuments, requested by Trump.
Montana investigators trace origin of illegally introduced walleye
KALISPELL, Mont. — Wildlife investigators have used a kind of biological fingerprinting to unravel the origin of a pair of walleye illegally introduced in a northwestern Montana lake.
The Flathead Beacon reports that Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks biologists analyzed tiny bones from the two fishes’ inner ears. Those bones contain details of the water chemistry from where fish have lived.
By comparing the findings to studies on walleye from other known populations in the state, the biologists determined the fish came from Lake Helena. That’s roughly 130 miles to the southeast of Swan Lake, where they were discovered in October 2015.
Walleye breed prolifically so if a population takes hold in Swan Lake it would pose a significant threat to bull trout, a native fish that’s prized among fishers.
NEW YORK, April 12 The yield on U.S. 30-year Treasury bonds rose briefly as soft results at a $12 billion auction of the 30-year issue temporarily pared investor appetite for long-dated government debt.
At 1:29 p.m. Eastern time (1729 GMT), the 30-year yield was 2.929 percent, little changed from late on Tuesday, Reuters data showed.
(Reporting by Richard Leong; Editing by Chris Reese)
Arguably one of the largest ribfest celebrations of the year, some of the biggest names in the rib game serve up some of the best ribs in the country.
Sussex voters are set to head to the polls in June as Prime Minister Theresa May has announced a snap general election.
The Conservatives under David Cameron won a narrow majority in the House of Commons back in 2015, with the SNP making massive gains in Scotland, while the Lib Dems losing all but eight of their MPs.
In Sussex the Tories comfortably held on to all their seats, apart from Hove, snatching both Lewes and Eastbourne from the Liberal Democrats.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – Police are investigating the armed robberies of two Swatara Township convenience stores between Sunday night and Monday morning.
Township police released a surveillance photo from the 7-Eleven in the 4800 block of Derry Street. They said the man in the photo threatened the clerk with the knife around 10 p.m. Sunday while his accomplice stood by the door.
Both robbers then fled with cash from the register.
The second robbery occurred early Monday at the Turkey Hill in the 6300 block of Derry Street. Police said the robber forcibly pushed and pulled the clerk to the registers while threatening him with a large knife around 12.33 a.m.
Anyone with information is asked to contact call Swatara police Det. Cpl. Timothy Shatto at 717-564-2550 or email tshatto@swatarapolice.org.
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JOHNSON CITY, TN (WJHL) – It’s a big weekend for East Tennessee State University as the Bucs football team prepares to face off against Robert Morris tomorrow in the first Homecoming game at their brand new on-campus stadium.
The Bucs are coming off a disappointing loss to Furman last week.
The Bucs last faced Robert Morris two years ago and the Bucs lost during that away game.
But with a lot of community support and momentum surrounding a new beginning for the Bucs, they’re hoping to use that to their advantage tomorrow.
Tailgating begins at 8 a.m. with kickoff set for 3:30 p.m.
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Friends of Woodleaf Baptist pastor Chris Williams and his wife Rachel are encouraging people to pray for their recovery following a motorcycle accident.
According to friends, the two were hurt in an accident while traveling back from Myrtle Beach. Both are in the hospital with multiple injuries and are facing several rounds of surgery.
Friends and church members have been posting updates to social media to encourage people to pray for the family.
Williams is a former student at West Rowan High School and began preaching at Woodleaf Baptist while attending Fruitland Bible Institute.
He is also well-known for taking part in a ministry that reaches out to prisoners at the Rowan Correctional Facility.
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Girl, 5, is killed during a New Year's Eve party after she ran into the line of fire of a man who was shooting in his back yard Fidel Rodriguez Canchola , 34, was charged with criminally negligent homicide in the death of the five-year-old girl A five-year-old Alabama girl was killed during a New Year's Eve party after a man fired off several rounds in his back yard. Canchola was allegedly firing the rounds in his yard when the child, who has not been identified, ran into the line of fire, according to WBRC .
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The Barcelona superstar earns an amazing €126 million, according to France Football, which far outstrips his rivals, including Cristiano Ronaldo
PGA Waste Management Phoenix Open: Third Round Now on TSN2
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press release: The City of Madison Department of Civil Rights (DCR) offers a variety of trainings for the community. DCR provides 90-minute standard trainings related to civil rights and equal opportunities issues. In addition, DCR offers specialized trainings varying from 2-3 hours, tailored to the needs of your organization. DCR also provides free trainings at the Dane County Job Center the first Friday of every month from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM. These trainings provide relevant information regarding discrimination and equal opportunities laws for employers, employees, applicants, advocates, and community members.
If you have questions about training requests for your organization, feel free to contact Josue Peralta at (608) 266-4873 or at jperalta@cityofmadison.com.
ANZ has reported an unaudited third-quarter cash profit of $1.79 billion in a trading update light on detail.
ANZ has reported a third-quarter cash profit of $1.79 billion.
The lender's trading update did not give details on how the result compared to the same period last year, but the unaudited cash profit was a 5.3 per cent improvement on the average of the first two quarters of the current financial year.
ANZ said net interest margin remained stable at 2.00 per cent and that residential mortgage lending had grown above system.
2018 Acura TLX 3.5L SH-AWD A-Spec Advance
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Here are the government’s rankings of the leading U.S. airlines and their on-time performance for December. The federal government counts a flight as on time if it arrives no more than 14 minutes behind the scheduled time.
1. Hawaiian Airlines, 85.1 percent
2. Delta Air Lines, 81.4 percent
3. American Airlines, 79.1 percent
4. Alaska Airlines, 76.1 percent
5. United Airlines, 76.0 percent
6. Southwest Airlines, 74.9 percent
7. ExpressJet, 73.5 percent
8. Spirit Airlines, 72.1 percent
9. JetBlue Airways, 71.3 percent
10. SkyWest, 69.8 percent
11. Virgin America, 68.3 percent
12. Frontier Airlines, 62.4 percent
Total for all covered airlines: 75.6 percent
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Source: U.S. Department of Transportation
The report does not cover smaller airlines including Allegiant Air and some regional carriers.
Our inaugural Livehacker event saw three expert speakers share their perspectives on the question “How should a man be?”
First up, divorce attorney James J. Sexton uses his experience with litigating couples (and as a father and ex-husband himself) to offer insights on what makes men behave badly—in marriage, in divorce, and in life—and how we can begin to heal these toxic behavioral patterns.
April 25(Reuters) - NatureWise Biotech & Medicals Corp
* Says it will pay no dividend to shareholders for 2017
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FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — A white Texas police officer says he regrets asking a mother why she didn't teach her son not to litter during the December arrest of the black woman and her two teenage daughters.
Fort Worth police officer William Martin spoke publicly for the first time Wednesday in his appeal of a 10-day suspension for excessive force in the incident that was viewed millions of times after a cellphone video was posted on social media. Martin, who has already served the suspension, defended his physical actions, including use of force.
Police responded after a neighbor allegedly choked Craig's young son after seeing him litter. Martin is seen wrestling Jacqueline Craig and one of her daughters to the ground before arresting them and another daughter. Charges against them were later dropped.
The Buffalo Bills bolstered their offensive line by signing center Russell Bodine to a two-year contract and offensive tackle Marshall Newhouse to a one-year deal, the NFL team announced Monday.
Bodine, 25, started all 64 games in his four seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals after being drafted in the fourth round in 2014 out of North Carolina. Only Travis Frederick (80 games) of the Cowboys has a longer active streak of starts at center.
Bodine will compete with Ryan Groy for the starting spot following the retirement of Eric Wood.
Newhouse, 29, was released by the Oakland Raiders last week after starting 14 games last fall. He has started 70 games for four teams, primarily at right tackle.
He broke into the league in 2010 with the Green Bay Packers as a fifth-round selection out of Texas Christian.
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Crowder tallied 17 points (6-9 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-4 FT), six rebounds and two assists across 21 minutes in Friday's 106-102 loss to the Pacers.
The former Celtic's new role in Cleveland begins as placeholder for LeBron James, and it's widely assumed he'll fill in elsewhere once King James plays full-time in the regular season. Crowder's elite defensive play makes him invaluable, but what is most understated about him is his scoring ability, something largely overlooked in Cleveland. He displayed that offensive mettle on Friday, shooting 67 percent from the floor with nine of his seventeen points coming from beyond the arc. While his place in Cleveland's second unit lessens his fantasy value, he's too talented to stay on the bench. A wait-and-see approach is best moving forward with Crowder in terms of playing time, but he's warrants consideration late in most fantasy drafts.
OnePlus has confirmed one major feature about the OnePlus 6 in a revealing blog post.
The Chinese smartphone start-up has lifted the lid on their ‘approach to honest design’ when creating the OnePlus 6.
The blog post, written by by OnePlus CEO Pete Lau, has one headline reveal though.
In it, OnePlus has given fans their first official look at the OnePlus 6’s design.
The first picture of the upcoming Android device shows the bottom section of it from an angle.
But even though it doesn’t show the device in full, the picture and the blog post reveals the OnePlus 6 will have a glass design.
In the post, Lau said the OnePlus 6 uses a five layer nanotech coating underneath the glass to give a “stronger impression of depth.”
He said this was an industry first, as most devices with glass backings use three nanotech layers.
Lau added the OnePlus 6 will keep the same “horizon line and characteristic curve” seen in the firm’s other devices.
The latest video in our Principles of Microeconomics course at MRUniversity is on indifference curves (earlier videos covered marginal utility and budget constraints). In at least one way this video is better than any we have previously done.
As always, these videos go great with our beautiful textbook Modern Principles of Economics.
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PARIS — The son of Equatorial Guinea's president is going on trial in France for corruption, money laundering and embezzlement after a years-long investigation.
Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue, who is also Equatorial Guinea's second vice-president , faces up to 10 years in prison if found guilty of acquiring real estate, luxury cars and other goods in France with public funds from his country.
Obiang's lawyer, Emmanuel Marsigny, said he will ask for a delay in proceedings when the hearing starts Monday, arguing that his client — who is not expected to attend the trial — did not get enough time to prepare his defence .
There’s little doubt that fans are desperate to learn if Jon Snow (played by Kit Harington) will end up on the Iron Throne.
He was revealed to be Aegon Targaryen in the season seven finale and is eligible to become the ruler of Westeros.
However, Game of Thrones fans have been looking into past episodes and appear to have found a huge clue that he may not become King after all.
Reddit user Personal Meditations, looked back at season seven and noticed Samwell Tarley (John Bradley) dropped a big hint Jon will be killed.
Will Jon die in the final run?
JOLIET, Ill. (AP) — Will County officials are purchasing more renewable energy.
The (Tinley Park) Daily Southtown reports that the Will County Board voted to approve a three-year contract for $1.5 million with Constellation Energy for electricity. Half of it will come from renewable sources.
It’s a huge increase from the state requirement that 12.5 percent of power be green.
But some board members wanted more. Homer Glen Republican Mike Fricilone says he understands the need to take “baby steps.” But he challenged colleagues to push to 100 percent green energy within a year.
Board member Don Gould is a Republican from Shorewood. He warned the board it was making too large of a change and suggested a 25 percent renewable power share for now. He noted Will County is a major nuclear-power producer.
Lil Wayne Says His Crew Will ‘Shoot’ Anyone Who Throws Stuff On Stage
Lil Wayne gave concertgoers a warning … if you throw stuff onstage you might get shot.
Wayne was performing Saturday night at the Cannabis Cup at NOS Events Center in San Bernardino, and he let everyone know that his “people” won’t take too kindly to people throwing things stage at him.
He stops his performance to say,”I got New Orleans people with me and all they know how to throw back is shoot. They’ll just shoot.”
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JERUSALEM (AP) — It's no secret that Israel is a deeply polarized nation, with its prime minister facing a slew of corruption allegations, the peace process at a standstill and the government moving to stifle critics.
But a new survey released on Tuesday shows just how divided the country has become. Seventy-two percent of left-wing voters fear Israel's democracy is in danger, an even higher figure than the 65 percent of Arab citizens who feel that way.
The annual Israeli Democracy Index interviewed 1,024 people in May and had a margin of error of 3.1 percentage points. The margin increased to 3.4 points for Jewish respondents and 7.9 points for the smaller Arab sample size.
The survey found that 68 percent of all respondents felt that parliament members don't perform their duties properly.
ISLAMABAD, Aug 14 (APP): Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau
Monday congratulated the people of Pakistan on Pakistan’s 70th Independence Day.
“Today, we join Pakistani communities in Canada and around the world
to celebrate seven decades of Pakistan’s independence,” said a message received here from Canada.
The two countries established a diplomatic relationship shortly after
Pakistan was declared a sovereign nation in 1947.
We continue to work together to advance shared priorities, including
governance and democracy, regional security, poverty reduction, polio
eradication, trade, defence, and the fight against climate change.
The people-to-people connections between Canada and Pakistan are older
still.
Pakistani and Canadians continue to make major contributions to our
country, and help make Canada the prosperous, vibrant and open place it is today.
On behalf of the Government of Canada, Sophie and I offer our best
wishes to all those celebrating Pakistan’s Independence Day.”
Tulsa Police need help locating two persons of interest in a Kum & Go burglary.
Police said two people broke into the Kum & Go in the 7600 block of East 51st Street on December 5, 2017.
They said two people tried to steal the ATM but were unable. Police said they did steal some cigarettes.
Two persons of interest were caught on camera and police are trying to identify them.
If you have any information, you’re asked to call Crime Stoppers at 918-596-COPS.
BERRYTON, Kan. (KSNT) – Hobbyists from across Northeast Kansas will take to the skies over Berryton on June 17.
The Blue Sky Aerodome will play host to the Northeast Kansas Blue Sky Squadron air show.
Remote controlled planes will take flight at the ends of hobbyists from cities like Topeka and Lawrence.
The model planes will depart the airfield beginning at 9:00 a.m.
A $10.00 entry fee will be charged if you wish to participate in the flight.
A picnic lunch of hamburgers and hot dogs will be available for $5.00 in the afternoon.
The event is free to the public and will take place at 4535 SE 69th & Paulen Road.
St. Vincent High School football coach Trent Herzog will host a speed and power camp for young athletes in grades 4-9 running Monday through Thursday next week.
Although Herzog will direct the camp, it is appropriate for athletes in all sports.
The camp will include speed, agility and power development exercises, sports nutrition information with snacks and refreshments provided daily, skill integration and games and performance testing in both the 40-yard dash and long jump.
The camp will run from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. all four days.
The camp will be conducted by Herzog, SSU strengtth and conditioning coach Colin Coughenour, Luma Fitness owner and head trainer Justin Elsey, personal trainer Connor Waggoner and Sonoma State soccer captain and all-conference player Dayna Dolcini.
For more information or to reserve a spot for the camp, contact Waggoner at CoachWagg@gmail.com or call Herzog at 567-1452.
YEREVAN. – Armenian Ambassador Artashes Tumanyan met with Nasrollah Pejmanfar, the head of Iran’s Islamic Consultative Assembly (Parliament) Committee on Culture.
Pejmanfar noted that the historical and cultural similarities between the Armenian and the Iranian peoples are a solid basis for the development of relations between the two countries, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Armenia informed Armenian News-NEWS.am. Also, he stressed that the aforementioned parliamentary committee stands ready to assist in making cultural cooperation with Armenia grow deeper.
Tumanyan, for his part, pointed to the great attention which the state agencies of the two countries pay toward the cultural heritage one another.
The interlocutors discussed cultural matters, and the avenues for expanding cooperation between the respective committees of the Armenian and the Iranian parliaments.
In this week’s podcast, Rob and Samantha discuss the recent school shootings and what PCC doing about these recent events. Later, Samantha talks to our news editor, Amanda Nelson, about her editorial and PCC’s current presidential search.
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The 57-year-old actor will replace the late Kenny Baker - who died in August last year aged 81 - as the iconic astromech droid for the upcoming instalment of the franchise, set to be released this December. Jimmy is no stranger to the sci-fi saga, having actually appeared as the droid in The Force Awakens in 2015, although he remained uncredited as Kenny was named as the actor behind the costume.
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TORONTO — The jury is expected to start deliberating today in the trial of two men accused of killing a young Toronto woman and burning her body.
Dellen Millard, 32, of Toronto, and Mark Smich, 30, of Oakville, Ont., have pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder in the presumed death of Laura Babcock, 23, whose body has not been found.
The Crown alleges the pair killed Babcock in July 2012 because she became the odd woman out in a love triangle with Millard and his girlfriend, Christina Noudga.
They say Millard and Smich planned the murder for months and covered up their crime by burning Babcock's body in an animal incinerator, named The Eliminator, that was later found on Millard's farm near Waterloo, Ont.
Both Millard and Smich have said the Crown hasn't proven beyond a reasonable doubt that Babcock is dead.
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JERUSALEM (AP) - Israel's Shin Bet security service says a Palestinian has stabbed an Israeli in Jerusalem, seriously wounding him. Police said he was shot dead by officers at the scene.
The attack Sunday occurred in Jerusalem's Old City, home to sensitive holy sites sacred to Jews, Christians and Muslims.
The Shin Bet said the attacker was from the West Bank city of Nablus.
There has been a spike in violence since President Donald Trump's Dec. 6 recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital. Palestinians seek east Jerusalem as their future capital and view Trump's decision as siding with Israel.
On Friday, a Palestinian killed two Israeli soldiers and badly wounded two others when he drove his car into them in the West Bank.
Stabbings and car-ramming have been widely used by Palestinian assailants.
The embassy also distributed dates to the residents of one of the neighborhoods of Maputo in line with the Year of Zayed initiative.
Dr. Rashid Al-Afari, Charge d'Affaires at the UAE Embassy in Maputo, supervised the distribution process.
The Florida Gators are already in hot pursuit of Jahleel Billingsley, a 2019 Rivals 250 tight end, but found no reason to wait after getting a sneak peek of his brother on Tuesday as well.
Kevon Billingsley, a 2020 defensive end who checks in at 6-foot-5, 260 pounds, got the green light from the Gators this afternoon after receiving a school visit from Larry Scott, Florida's tight ends coach.
This is a young man who fits the mold for what Todd Grantham envisions in his defensive linemen. Billingsley is tagged as a defensive end prospect on Rivals, but possesses the versatility to slide inside to a three-technique as well.
MADRID (AP) - Former Chelsea and Real Madrid defender Ricardo Carvalho has been convicted of tax fraud in Spain.
Although he will not have to spend any time in jail, the 39-year-old Carvalho was sentenced to seven months in prison and fined almost 143,000 euros ($168,000) for irregularities committed against tax authorities in the fiscal years of 2011 and 2012.
The Spanish court says Carvalho admitted to the irregularities during the trial. He will not have to go to prison because sentences of less than two years for first-time offenders can be suspended.
The veteran Portugal defender moved from Chelsea to Real Madrid in 2010. He played with the Spanish club until 2013.
Carvalho is currently with Chinese club Shanghai SIPG.
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Firefighters have extinguished fires near a railway line between the northern Bohemian towns of Lovosice and Ústí nad Labem, but both domestic and international train travel in the area has halted.
Police have also closed a road running alongside the rails. Until their investigation is complete, drivers should expect heavy congestion, especially along routes from Ústí nad Labem and Děčín to Dresden, Germany.
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The average price of 0.1 hectare of agricultural land in Bulgaria reached 872 leva (about 446 euro) in 2017, an increase of 14.6 per cent compared with 2016, the National Statistical Institute (NSI) said on April 24.
The price of arable land in Bulgaria increased by 13 per cent in 2017 compared with 2016, while the price of permanent grassland decreased by 3.4 per cent, the NSI said.
The highest price of agricultural land in 2017 was in north-eastern Bulgaria, 1 1401 leva for 0.1 hectare.
The largest increase in price for 0.1 hectare of agricultural land was in the south-western part of Bulgaria, by 83.4 per cent on an annual basis.
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LAGOS, April 28 Nigeria sold 107.64 billion naira ($353 million) in treasury bills on Friday in a move to soak up excess liquidity from the banking system and curb pressure on the currency, traders said.
The central bank sold 54.42 billion naira in the 167-day open market operations (OMO) treasury bills at 18 percent and 55.22 billion naira paper at 18.5 percent, traders said.
But the effect of the sale was countered by additional liquidity from the repayment of matured bonds forcing overnight lending rate down to 5 percent on Friday from 30 percent at the start of the week.
Traders said banking system liquidity was 246 billion naira in credit on Friday, up from 206.96 billion naira in deficit a week ago. The money markets were also expecting the monthly government budget disbursement next week.
On the forex market, the naira eased on the black market to 390 per dollar and held steady on the official market at 305.85.
($1 = 304.85 naira) (Reporting by Oludare Mayowa; Editing by Chijioke Ohuocha)
The election of Andrés Manuel López Obrador as Mexico's next president hands the reins of power of the largest country in the Spanish-speaking world to a new, leftist political party. Experts say the president-elect, who ran on a campaign of change, could alter U.S.-Mexico relations at a critical moment in the history of both countries. Cristina Caicedo Smit reports.
Former Vice President Joe Biden stopped by Madison on Sunday.
His stop at the Orpheum Theater was part of a national tour promoting his book. Biden wrote "Promise Me, Dad: A Year of Hope, Hardship, and Purpose" about what it was like to care for his son, and then mourn his death.
Beau Biden, an Iraq War Veteran and Former Attorney General of the State of Delaware died of a brain tumor in 2015.
People pass by the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Feb. 13, 2017. Charlotte won't be a ghost town this weekend, but it sure won't be buzzing like many had hoped when the NBA awarded the city the 2017 All-Star game.
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Labour MP Clive Lewis has been cleared of sexual harassment by a party inquiry, the BBC understands.
The Norwich South MP was put under investigation last month after a party supporter claimed that she had been groped by him at the Labour conference in Brighton in September.
Mr Lewis, the former shadow defence secretary, had always denied the allegation.
He said: "I am very pleased to be able to put this behind me and move on."
He added: "I believe it right and proper that the Labour Party treats all allegations of bullying, harassment and sexual misconduct seriously.
"I want to express my gratitude to my wife, friends and constituents who have supported me during recent weeks."
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Washington School Threat Deemed Non-Credible
Upon further investigation conducted by local law enforcement and Washington Community School
District (WCSD) officials, it has been determined that the student accused of making alleged threats
involving the high school, never made the threats. Two students posted falsified information against
a student of which the accused had no prior knowledge. Those who initiated the false and misleading
social media posts may face further discipline and/or legal consequences.
Due to confidentiality laws, local law enforcement and WCSD staff will not share specific information
about individuals involved, discipline, or legal ramifications. WCSD staff are taking appropriate
measures to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Moving forward, the district will continue
working with students and staff on appropriate usage of social media.
LONDON: Harry Redknapp has replaced Gianfranco Zola as manager of Birmingham, the struggling Championship club announced on Tuesday.
The 70-year-old former Tottenham boss takes charge with Birmingham three points above the relegation zone after a dismal four-month spell under Zola.
Redknapp's most recent managerial post was with Jordan. He last worked in English football with Derby as an adviser.
Zola stood down on Monday, declaring: "I sacked myself."
The 50-year-old Italian was a controversial appointment by the club's Chinese owners after they sacked Gary Rowett, who had Birmingham well placed to challenge for a place in the play-offs, in December.
However he oversaw the club slide from that lofty position to just two wins in 22 matches, and after Monday's 2-0 defeat at home to Burton they are just three points above the drop zone with three matches remaining.
Redknapp's first game as Blues' boss is Saturday's city derby at Aston Villa.
Lil Uzi Vert already has a reputation for being one of the most animated, young rappers around right now, and now he's taking it a step further with his new video for Lil Uzi Vert Vs. the World's "Ps & Qs."
Directed by The Yashxana, it's a manga-inspired affair complete with comic panels, a classic Japanese high school setting and, of course, some anime-inspired aesthetics -- ginormous saucer eyes included. But, of course, it wouldn't be a proper story without a digitally-rendered fight against his nemesis in the name of his girlfriend, Brittany, complete with hulk smashes and a dramatic building drop scene, which you can all watch unfold below.
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ERIE, Pa. (AP)  A state court panel says a Pennsylvania man caught driving without a license 22 times got the punishment he deserved.
Randy Stallsmith had claimed that his 3-to 6-month prison term was excessive for driving offense No. 22 in 2015. He pleaded guilty to driving without a license.
Pennlive.com reports (http://bit.ly/2lLxOB9) a state Superior Court panel upheld the sentence, saying the 49-year-old Erie County man's past behavior sank his appeal.
Stallsmith appealed to the Superior Court because a county judge wouldn't allow him to serve his time on work release.
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Stallsmith argued he should've received a lighter sentence because he took responsibility for his actions.
The panel agreed with the county judge, saying with 22 offenses already on his record, Stallsmith "provided no indication that his aberrant conduct would cease."
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One of the backpackers crawled out of the wreck to find his friend unresponsive and they spent two hours in their tent before help arrived.
School board members meet for work session
JACKSON, Tenn.-School board members held a work session Monday night to discuss the proposed $148 million 10-year capital plan.
Superintendent Eric Jones updated members on the plan.
In November, the school board unanimously approved to rezone students. These plans include a new middle school or kindergarten through eighth grade school in east Jackson, creating a new kindergarten through eighth grade school in the northwest part of Madison County or changing North Parkway Middle School into a kindergarten through eighth grade school.
Telefonica appointed Jo Bertram, the former head of Uber’s northern European operations, as chief digital and strategy officer for its O2 UK business.
Bertram will begin her new job in April, reporting to O2 UK CEO Mark Evans, while also retaining a role as executive in residence at venture capital company EQT Ventures, Financial Times (FT) reported.
“I am thrilled to be joining Telefonica UK at this exciting time of unprecedented change, where new technologies have the ability to shape the industry and where digital will be critical to future success,” she said.
She takes on the role around six months after her departure from Uber, which came shortly after the taxi-hailing company was banned from operating in London. FT said Bertram served as the primary point of contact between Uber and Transport for London during the government body’s investigations.
The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group in Central Visayas (CIDG-7) will temporarily keep their hands off drug-related operations.
Chief Insp. Hector Amancia, deputy chief of CIDG-7, said they received a memorandum regarding the matter from Camp Crame last April 6.
He did not cite any reason.
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“It is not for us to comment on the matter. All we have to do is to comply with it,” Amancia said.
Bank of America is settling a case disputed since 1993 that its predecessor company systematically discriminated against black applicants for entry-level jobs in its hometown. The U.S. Labor Department said Monday the largest U.S. consumer bank settled the nearly 24-year-old case against its Charlotte-based predecessor, NationsBank.
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Still needing one more win to secure a spot in the state Class L tournament, the Joel Barlow High boys basketball team lost a 51-39 decision to Bethel on Tuesday, Feb. 14.
Barlow was held to single-digit scoring in each of the first three quarters. While it ad its best offensive performance in the final frame the Wildcats were too far out in front.
Matt McGannon led Barlow in scoring with 11 points, including two three-pointers. Wes Blackwell scored seven with a three-pointer.
Owen Corazzelli sank five while Tim Tamallanca netted four. Tom Rossini (one three-pointer) and Phil Villhauer each scored three while Dan Mangieri, Kevin Richetelli and Austin DeLuca each finished with two points.
Chris Towey led Bethel with 18.
We're back live again this morning with the Cambridge News live blog, here to bring you the latest traffic and travel news from across the county, and beyond.
For the latest news on the accidents and congestion on major roads, including the A14, M11 and A1, that might affect your route into work, check out the updates as they happen below
Delays and cancellations on the trains, affecting commuters heading into and out of London, and across Cambridgeshire, will also be updated in the blog.
We will also be reporting on flight cancellations and delays to affect Stansted Airport.
And, we'll also be bringing you the latest news and sport from around the city, and across the country, as well as the best of What's On in the region.
Do let us know if you spot anything that may affect your morning commute to work - send us a tweet on Twitter@CambridgeNewsUK or write a post on our Facebook page.
In celebration of Canada’s 150th birthday, the Citizen is rolling out one fact each day for 150 days until July 1, highlighting the odd, the fascinating and the important bits of Ottawa history you might not know about.
It’s clear Ottawans consider the iconic Château Laurier to be our very own palace. Constructed by the Grand Trunk Railway as a fanciful take on a medieval French château at a cost of $2 million – when inflation means those dollars would now buy goods worth $42 million, according to the Bank of Canada – it was a world-class cousin of the Canadian Pacific Railway’s Château Frontenac in Quebec City and the Empress Hotel in Victoria.
— Megan Gillis
Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos has been released from Germany's World Cup qualifying squad to allow him to recover from a rib injury.
Kroos recently missed games for Madrid with the same injury but played in Germany's 3-1 win over Northern Ireland on Thursday.
The victory at Windsor Park helped his team secure qualification for next year's tournament in Russia.
Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos has been released from Germany's qualifying squad
The German soccer federation said Kroos left the team hotel in Belfast on Friday morning in order to 'fully heal.'
Germany coach Joachim Low said: 'We know what Toni can give us. When it comes down to it we can always rely on him. The deciding factor was that he is completely fit for next year.'
The reigning world champions play Azerbaijan on Sunday as they bid to complete qualification with 10 wins from 10 games.
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OTTAWA — More than 50 doctors from across Canada are calling on Ottawa to withdraw its plan to charge tax on medicinal marijuana.
The doctors, who describe themselves as physicians who routinely prescribe marijuana to their patients, say applying a sales or excise tax to medicinal pot would discriminate against those who use the drug to manage their symptoms.
They say the measure would introduce financial barriers to Canadians looking to access the drug.
Finance Minister Bill Morneau has been meeting today with his provincial counterparts to discuss issues including the impact of an excise tax on cannabis.
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ga. -- The Douglas County Sheriff's Office is investigating a deadly shooting.
Sgt. Jesse Hambrick said the department received a call around 2:30 a.m. that someone was lying in the road at Highland Hills Parkway and Anneewakee Fall Parkway.
When deputies arrived, they found a man in his 20's lying there. He was taken to the hospital where he died.
This is a developing story. 11Alive will provide updates as we receive them.
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[India], May 30 (ANI): A Delhi's Court on Wednesday deferred the hearing of gangster Abu Salem's extortion case till June 2.
Earlier the hearing for argument on the quantum of sentence against Salem was scheduled to take place today.
Salem was convicted for demanding Rs 5 crore from a Delhi-based businessman Ashok Gupta in 2002 in lieu of providing security to the latter also known as protection money.
Charges were imposed against Salem under 387,506/507 Sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
Chanchal Mehta, Majid Khan, Pawan Kumar Mittal and Mohd Ashraf, who were identified as Salem's compliance in the case, were acquitted in the case. While another accused Sajjan Kumar Soni died during the course of the trial. (ANI)
Minister of Public Safety Gilad Erdan has responded to the arrest of Sheikh Raed Salah on suspicion of incitement by saying, "Instigator Raed Salah led a movement that was outlawed because of its extremist ideology that caused acts of murder and terror. It was not for nothing that I advanced the bringing of his movement outside of the law."
Erdan continued, "Salah expressed himself in a way that encourages extremism and understanding of low-down violence and acts of murder, and therefore constitutes a danger to the public. I hope that this time he will be brought to justice and be sent for an extended time behind bars."
Landal Gwel an Mor was last night crowned Holiday Village of the Year at the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence.
“This is a major award, not only for us but for Cornwall and is a pat on the back to us from our peers in the UK tourism industry,” said chief executive Bill Haslam.
“This honour says ‘Landal Gwel an Mor is the Best’ and we were judged against some of the most amazing places across the country. To win this accolade twice is unheard of, so I am a very proud owner today.”
The awards, now in their 29th year, were presented last night (April 23) at the Bath Assembly Rooms.
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(NBC News) While everyone is trying to get their Christmas shopping done, travel experts say now is the time to shop for cheap flights.
“When you look at airfare the best thing you can do now is avoid the peak travel days, which are going to be December 23rd and the 26th. Traveling on the holiday can really help you out for savings,” said travel expert Jeanenne Tornatore.
Finding the right vacation spot is also key. Tornatore says Colorado and Utah are among the most popular ski destinations, while Costa Rica is the best beach spot.
In addition to rest and relaxation, vacationers also want unique experiences, which can be booked with the help of reward programs offered by major hotel chains.
“These are over the top experiences like cooking classes with a celebrity chef like Mario Batali, to insider experiences at major league baseball stadiums,” said Tornatore.
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Brent Grimes' turnover touchdown was in vein as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' slim play-off hopes were diminished despite the win over the Carolina Panthers The Tampa Bay Buccaneers' incredibly slim chance of snatching a play-off place ended despite a 17-16 success against the Carolina Panthers. The Bucs needed to win while hoping six other results went in their favour - including the later match between the New York Giants and the Washington Redskins and Monday's clash between the Green Bay Packers and the Detroit Lions.
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Police have confirmed they have found skeletal remains near Interstate 840 in Williamson County.
According to the Williamson County Sheriff's Office, the remains were found near Pinewood Road.
It is unclear if the remains belong to a human.
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Brittany Snow Sued Over Car Crash You Screwed My Neck!!!
Brittany Snow Sued Over 2016 Car Crash
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Brittany Snow's allegedly heavy foot just got her sued.
Jose Erazo Gomez ﻿is suing the 'Pitch Perfect' star after he says he was rear-ended at a high rate of speed back in July 2016. In docs, obtained by TMZ, Gomez says the other driver's failure to stop caused him catastrophic injuries.
We're told Brittany was the one behind the wheel, but Jose is also suing her mom, Cindy. In docs, Gomez says he suffered shock and injury to his nervous system. We're told that includes a disc tear in his neck.
He's suing for unspecified damages. We've reached out to Brittany, so far no word back.
Image copyright Google Image caption The 53-year-old man was knocked down as he crossed Sprigburn Road near the junction with Keppochhill Road.
A man is in a serious condition in hospital after being hit by a van on a road in Glasgow.
Police said the 53-year-old was struck on Springburn Road at about 13:25 on Tuesday by a Ford Transit Connect near the Keppochhill Road junction.
The pedestrian was taken to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in the city, where his condition remains serious.
The 27-year-old driver of the van was unhurt. Police have appealed for witnesses to come forward.
Sgt Mark McGowan said: "At this time our investigation into the crash is continuing.
"I would urge anyone who witnessed the crash or who has information that may assist our inquiries to contact us through 101. "
A Halloween cemetery scare is causing controversy in Middle Township as some say the attraction is truly too close to the dead. NBC10's Ted Greenberg explains.
Michael Irvin Warns NFL ... Fear Cowboys When Zeke Returns!
Michael Irvin Warns NFL, Fear Cowboys When Zeke Returns!!!
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Like Thanos with the Infinity Stones ... the Dallas Cowboys will elevate into legit GALAXY DESTROYERS when Ezekiel Elliott returns -- so says Michael Irvin.
The Playmaker is sending a warning to the league ... when Zeke returns from his suspension ONE WEEK FROM TODAY ... it'll "make the world to the Cowboys."
Irvin says Elliott has been "in hiding" ever since he began serving his 6-game domestic violence suspension back in November ... but he's confident the RB will return to form immediately in his first game back on Dec. 24.
We'll see ...
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A state prison will use equipment seized from an illegal marijuana grower to cultivate vegetables for poor people.
The Vindicator of Youngstown, Ohio, reports tens of thousands of dollars' worth of hydroponic equipment seized by police in Campbell has been donated to the Trumbull Correctional Institution for the prison's inmate agricultural program.
Inmates at the maximum security prison in northeast Ohio grew 10,000 pounds of food donated to poor people last year.
The equipment was seized during a raid in Campbell last September in which police found 56 marijuana plants.
Campbell Mayor Nick Phillips says equipment found during raids is usually destroyed but was instead donated after a prison official asked for it.
Phillips says "it's nice to see good coming from bad."
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Toronto FC head coach Greg Vanney thanked fans on Monday for their support and said they were happy to bring the Major League Soccer Cup to the city.
Saudi air strikes continues its criminal attack on Yemen [14/أغسطس/2017]
SANAA, Aug 14 (Saba) – Saudi aggression warplanes continued criminal air strikes on several provinces, targeting public and private properties over the past hours, officials said on Monday.
The warplanes launched three raids on Dawar area in Mastaba directorate of Hajah provinces and four raids on Hardh and Medi directorates.
One citizen was killed by an air strike in Burkan area of Razih directorate in Saada province.
Also three raids hit Almkdrh area on Serwah directorate in Marib province, and two other raids in east Yakhtal in Mokha directorate in Taiz provinces.
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Laguna Beach Mayor Toni Iseman, right, and Councilman Robert Zur Schmiede, to her immediate right, join city staff for the dedication of the new stairs at Oak Street beach. The site also includes a new deck and foot wash.
Laguna Beach Mayor Toni Iseman, right, and Councilman Robert Zur Schmiede, to her immediate right, join city staff for the dedication of the new stairs at Oak Street beach. The site also includes a new deck and foot wash. (Spencer Grant)
As we are closing in on the end of this year’s legislative session which concludes at the end of August, I wanted to alert you to an important issue that is coming up. Next week, we will likely hear a budget bill that imposes a new $60 million tax on cell phones.
9-1-1 services are in jeopardy because their funding hasn’t been made a priority in the budget. Rather than dedicating a portion of the state’s existing $9 billion surplus, the majority party is instead leveraging our safety to pass this new tax.
With a $9 billion surplus, I believe the state has plenty of money to fund these important services. The legislature doesn’t need to take even more money out of our pockets.
It’s not too late for people to make their voices heard on this issue. You can send this email to your friends and family throughout the state and ask them to call their Senators and say NO to the new cell phone tax.
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A MAN accused of stealing more than 80 cattle from a farm 60km northeast of Adelaide has been arrested and will face court today.
Detectives from Operation Poach — which is tasked with stamping out livestock theft across the state — arrested a 52-year-old Tungkillo man yesterday.
Police will allege that 81 Santa Gertrudis x heifers were taken from a Tungkillo property after they were put there in May.
The cattle owner discovered livestock was missing in September.
The arrested man was charged with theft and was refused bail to appear in the Murray Bridge Magistrates Court today.
Operation Poach was introduced in 2011.
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FRASER, Mich. (WXYZ) - The city of Fraser has 36 police officers on the force, but 8 may soon lose their jobs.
Reportedly among them is a father expecting twins, and another who’s child has cancer.
A nearly $15 million budget that would have called for a tax increase to fund a host of city programs as well as continue to fund the public safety department was recently voted down.
Meaning residents won’t have to pay a $300-plus a year property tax increase, but they could lose vital public safety coverage.
Clinton’s email list will allow the party and its state affiliates to more effectively target voters in the lead-up to the 2018 midterms. But the party still does not have the crown jewel of email lists: that collected by Sen. Bernie Sanders’ 2016 campaign, which has the names of millions of individuals who do not associate with the Democratic Party and were brought into the political process largely because of their affinity for the independent Vermont senator.
Sanders’ team has been reluctant to hand that information to the DNC out of fear that the list will be misused by the committee and under the belief that the individuals on it did not sign up as Democrats but as supporters of Sanders.
INDIO – A New York man accused of stealing over 100 mobile phones at the Coachella Music and Art Festival was arrested, police said.
Indio police arrested 36-year-old Reinaldo De Jesus Henao Friday evening at the Empire Polo Club festival grounds, Indio Valley Daily Bulletin reported.
When attendees at the festival reported their cellphones were missing, they used the “Find My Phone” feature to activate the GPS location of their device, police Sgt. Dan Marshall said.
Police tracked Henao and found a backpack with more than 100 phones inside it, Marshall said.
Most of the phones were returned to the rightful owners and the remaining devices were put in the festival’s lost and found.
Henao was booked into the Larry D. Smith Correctional Center on suspicion of grand theft and receiving stolen property. He was released after posting $10,000 bail, according to inmate records.
U.S. Rep. Luke Messer, R-Indiana, is the elected representative of the people of Indiana's 6th District. He is failing in his representation of us.
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Ag groups push for UK-AU free trade agreement
Key segments of Australian agriculture believe that Brexit creates an "unprecedented opportunity" to lift exports to Britain, and potentially generate significant new export earnings from products as diverse as beef, lamb, rice and wine. Source, The Sydney Morning Herald.
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Korea Western Power Co., Ltd. -- Moody's assigns Aa2 rating to Korea Western Power's USD MTN drawdown (Korean)
LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz. (AP) — Luke Air Force Base officials say an F-16C from the 56th Fighter Wing crashed while attempting to land at a municipal airport in Arizona. The pilot ejected and wasn't seriously injured.
Officials say the jet was on a training flight Tuesday when it diverted to the Lake Havasu City airport and went off the runway while landing, prompting the pilot to eject.
Staff Sgt. Jenna Bigham says the pilot is in good condition and was transported to a hospital.
She says she couldn't provide information on why the plane diverted.
The Today's News-Herald newspaper posted a photo showing the plane apparently missing the nose area of its fuselage.
Lake Havasu City is 134 miles (216 kilometers) northwest of Luke, located in Glendale, a suburb of Phoenix.
St. John's last link to Steve Lavin bemoans what could've been Despite all the optimism generated by St. John’s this month, Chris Mullin’s third season as coach likely will end by sharing too much in common with the previous two years....
St. John's fills roster with the transfer that wasn't The 2016-17 St John’s roster appears to be set. The Johnnies made what is expected to be their final recruiting move for next season by announcing the return of sophomore...
St. John's roster losing last remnants of Steve Lavin era The St. John’s roster makeover won’t just include incoming recruits. The final holdovers of the Steve Lavin era are expected to be gone, too. Sophomore forward Amar Alibegovic will transfer, the...
MESA, Ariz. — Right-hander Trevor Cahill and the Oakland Athletics have finalized a $1.5 million, one-year contract.
As part of the deal announced Monday, Cahill would get a $250,000 assignment bonus if traded.
The 30-year-old was 4-3 with a 4.03 ERA last season in 14 starts and seven relief appearances for San Diego and Kansas City, which acquired him on July 24. He had a $1.75 million salary and earned a $250,000 assignment bonus but fell short of a $250,000 bonus that would have been triggered by his 15th start.
Oakland drafted Cahill in the second round in 2006 with the 66th overall pick. He made his big league debut with the A's in 2009 and was an All-Star in 2010.
Designer Anju Modi is knee-deep in work, putting together the final looks for the upcoming Amazon India Fashion Week. This edition is a particularly significant one for her as it marks 25 years of being part of the fashion industry, and she is trying to encapsulate this journey through her Swadeshi collection. It’s a laurel that she shares with four other veteran designers — Abraham & Thakore, Ashish N Soni, J J Valaya and Payal Jain. The work by each of them has become a marker of sorts in contemporary fashion history. However, the milestones don’t end there. Yet ...
Vegas sheriff hopefuls weigh in on immigration, gun control
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Three Las Vegas sheriff hopefuls say they wouldn't let the region become a "sanctuary" community, and are committed to upholding the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding gun owners.
Former North Las Vegas police Lt. Tim Bedwell, school police detective Matt Caldwell and former Las Vegas police Detective Gordon Martines took questions during a Thursday evening forum involving a few dozen residents, gun enthusiasts and other office holders at a gun range in Henderson.
The Las Vegas Review-Journal reports that Clark County Sheriff Joe Lombardo and candidate Greg Heiny did not attend.
Early voting has begun for the June 12 primary.
The U.S. Department of Justice has found no evidence Clark County does not comply with immigration officials and laws, according to a letter released by the county in August.
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ACE arrests Rs60m land fraud accused
GUJRANWALA: An Anti-Corruption Establishment (ACE) team Wednesday arrested a man involved in Rs 60 million land fraud case from Mandi Bahauddin. Muhammad Shafiq of Mandi Bahauddin filed an application to the ACE, alleging that accused Asif Ghauri with the connivance of revenue officials had prepared bogus documents and transferred a piece of land worth of Rs 60 million in his name fraudulently. During the investigations the allegations got proved and the ACE team arrested the accused. Two revenue employees litigation clerk Rana Mahboob and Naib Qasid Rehmat Ali had been arrested earlier in this case.
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A Glendale man missing since Saturday was found in a Los Angeles hospital suffering from an apparent head injury, police said.
A hospital social worker recognized 78-year-old Teodoro Zamora from a missing person’s alert and notified authorities. Tahnee Lightfoot, a spokeswoman for the department, said he was admitted to the hospital after paramedics in L.A. found him in the city with a head injury.
It’s not clear when or where in the city he was found.
Zamora was last seen at a liquor store near Chevy Chase Drive and Adams Street on Sept. 30 before disappearing.
Adela Zamora, his granddaughter, said he had gone missing before but was always found within a few hours.
Lightfoot said hospital staff will continue to monitor Zamora, who has dementia, to make sure he’s healthy before releasing him to family members.
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Young struggled once again during Tuesday's 103-81 summer league loss to the Spurs, notching 12 points (5-16 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, three assists and one steal across 26 minutes.
Young's unlimited range coming out of college drew comparisons to Steph Curry and also earned him a top-5 selection in the 2018 NBA Draft. However, he's yet to dial in through two summer league games and has combined to shoot a meager 9-of-32 from beyond the arc thus far. Considering it's only summer league, Hawks' fans likely shouldn't be all too worried quite yet, though it's still a disappointing start for Young who is obviously carrying some high expectations. Despite the struggles, look for Young to keep launching during Thursday's contest. He's led the team in shot attempt in both games played.
Youngstown, Ohio (WKBN) – A water main break has occurred on Cascade Drive in Youngstown.
The Youngstown Water Department is aware of the situation and is sending a crew to the scene.
Witnesses say water is bubbling up out of the street and pooling into several yards on Arden Boulevard.
As of now, the water department is not shutting down the main line.
WKBN has crews on the scene investigating how many people will be affected by the water main break and will post updates once more information is found.
For the Mar. 19. edition of Central Texas Living Ann Harder spoke with Dr. Kimball Pratt about new advancements in treating Parkinson's disease.
During the interview, Dr. Pratt explained what Parkinson's disease is and how deep brain stimulation works to treat Parkinson's disease.
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Khartoum — Minister of Council of Ministers, Ahmed Saad Omer, has underscored necessity of charting a conspicuous vision on training and development of human resources.
" It is vital to use the training opportunities availed by China to Sudan due to fraternal relations that link the two countries." The Minister said.
Receiving the Ambassador of China to Sudan, Li Lian in his office, Saturday, the Cabinet Affairs Minister commended the progressing Sudan-China relations and called them strategic and that Sudan stands a gate of China to Africa.
The Minister renewed Sudan's keenness and genuine desire to widen scopes of cooperation with China in all fields as well as to coordinate over regional and international issues of mutual interest.
From his part, the Chinese Ambassador said his country concerns with training file between the two countries, noting that the visit of Deputy Prime Minister of China to Sudan at the end of last August and its role in enhancement of relations between the two countries.
West Virginia’s first Annual Juneteenth Celebration will be held this Monday as part of the FestivALL entertainment. The Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs announced the event yesterday, which will take place in the afternoon at the Haddad Riverfront Park in Charleston. The office calls it a wonderful educational event that will highlight the rich the state has to offer. Juneteenth is known as Freedom Day and commemorates the 1865 announcement of the abolition of slavery in Texas.
See scores and tasting notes for top Barolo wines, shown at the Decanter Italy Fine Wine Encounter...
Barolo’s Golden Age
Michael Garner recently hosted a packed Barolo masterclass in London, inspired by his 2015 Decanter magazine feature of the same name ‘Barolo’s Golden Age’.
‘The full potential of Barolo has only been realised in the past few decades,’ said Garner, ‘it’s finally earned its true place in the marketplace.’
‘This tasting offers a great scope; take away with you an answer to those questions – when is a wine at its best, when can I drink Barolo, how long will it last? You can see at what stage you like these wines best.’
A piece of Garner’s advice from the tasting was that ‘it’s important to visualise food when tasting Italian wines’, referring to the close relationship between the history of viticulture and regional cuisine in Italy.
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Lil Yachty and Young Thug have teamed up for a wild new party video, “On Me.”
Related: Lil Yachty Hits the Beach for ‘Better’ Video
Filmed at the Ace Hotel in New York City, the video follows the pair as they frolic in a room filled with people who seem rather disinterested in the rappers trading verses from the song and more focused on playing with fidget spinners.
The visual includes plenty of surreal moments, including an older woman doing yoga and a magician. Offset from Migos also has a cameo.
The true star of the video is a cute puppy who gets plenty of screen time throughout the clip.
“On Me” is taken from an upcoming Quality Control compilation, Control the Streets Volume One.
Check out the new clip, which contains some explicit language and imagery, now at Radio.com.
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Education officials tour to discuss computer science changes
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Officials with the New Hampshire Department of Education are traveling the state to update school officials and the public about new computer science standards.
The tour begins Tuesday and ends June 7, with stops in Concord, Durham, Gorham, Keene, Manchester and Plymouth.
The meetings will be hosted by David Benedetto, state director of STEM and computer science education for the department.
He will be sharing information about a new certification process for computer science educators, a draft of new computer science standards and a recently-passed bill that adds computer science to the definition of an adequate education.
A 19-year-old Herndon man has been charged in the killing of a Sunoco gas station clerk early Wednesday, Fairfax County police said.
Mohamed A. Abdullahi was arrested in a nearby shopping center parking lot just after 1:15 a.m. Wednesday and charged in the death of Resham Bajgain, 40, also of Herndon, who died of blunt force trauma at the service station in the 13300 block of Franklin Farm Road, police said. They said that Abdullahi was attempting to rob the Sunoco station.
Police said a Pontiac GTO was in the vicinity of the station at the time of the incident and asked anyone with information to contact detectives at 703-246-7800.
LONDON — Budget airline Ryanair is calling on British airports to curb alcohol sales following sharp increases in the number of incidents involving disruptive passengers.
The carrier issued a statement Monday calling for a ban on alcohol sales before 10 a.m. and for limiting the number of drinks in bars and restaurants to a maximum of two.
The airline cited Civil Aviation Authority statistics showing a 600 per cent increase in disruptive incidents between 2012-2016 and said most involved alcohol.
Ryanair’s Kenny Jacobs says it’s unfair “that airports can profit from the unlimited sale of alcohol to passengers and leave the airlines to deal with the safety consequences.”
The airline says it has taken steps to prevent disruptive behaviour on its flights, including preventing consumption of duty-free alcohol purchases on board.
WWE Network Reportedly Debuting New Show
PWInsider.com is reporting that the WWE Network is set to debut a new show following Survivor Series called “365”.
They note that the series will take a documentary styled look back at a single year in a certain WWE Superstar’s career. The debut episode is expected to feature Kevin Owens and will cover his 2016 debut to present day.
Related: Kevin Owens Talks Headbutting Vince McMahon
Bruno Sammartino & Dixie Carter’s Birthdays Today
Today is the 82nd birthday of WWE Hall of Famer Bruno Sammartino. It is also the 53rd birthday of former TNA President Dixie Carter.
WWE Reveals Various Superstars’ Trainers
WWE.com has released a photo gallery celebrating #WorldTeachersDay by revealing who the trainers were for various WWE Superstars.
Including Triple H, Bret Hart, The Rock, Charlotte, Emma, Zack Ryder and more.
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An assailant believed to have been dressed in a Santa Claus cos... . This image taken from CCTV provided by Haberturk Newspaper Sunday Jan. 1, 2017 shows the attacker, armed with a long-barrelled weapon, shooting his way into the Reina nightclub in Istanbul, Turkey on Sunday morning.
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NZD/USD’s reversal lower has stalled, partly due to the US dollar struggling to make headway, explains Imre Speizer, Research Analyst at Westpac.
Key Quotes
“Still, speculative positioning appears to have peaked, and the RBNZ has ramped up its currency warnings, leaving the 0.7250 area (recent lows) vulnerable.”
“This week’s data releases include manufacturing and services PMIs, food prices, retail sales volume, consumer confidence and PPI. The GDT dairy auction (Tue) is tipped by futures to rise.”
“Three months ahead: Our medium term outlook for NZD/USD is largely dependant on the outlook for the US dollar. A persistent rebound in the US dollar by year end is needed to pull NZD/ USD back to the 0.70 area.”
× Weinstein indicted in New York rape case
Harvey Weinstein has been indicted on rape and criminal sex act charges in New York City.
Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr. announced the indictment Wednesday. He says it brings the former movie mogul “another step closer to accountability.”
The indictment came hours after Weinstein’s lawyers said he’d decided not to testify before the grand jury. They said there wasn’t enough time to prepare because he learned the specific charges and the accusers’ identities only after turning himself in Friday.
Weinstein’s lawyers also said “political pressure” on the DA made an indictment unavoidable.
They declined to comment further on the indictment.
Weinstein faces rape and criminal sex act charges involving two women in New York. The 66-year-old has consistently denied all allegations of nonconsensual sex.
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(WTNH)–UConn fans will be allowed to feel a little nostalgic this season, when the Huskies challenge some of their old rivals from the Big East.
The Huskies will take on Villanova on January 20, 2018, at the XL Center, according to CBS Sports’ Jon Rothstein.
The two schools last met in the second round of the NCAA Tournament in 2014, when the seventh-seeded Huskies upset second-seeded Villanova, 77-65, on their way to a national title.
UConn has yet to release its full non-conference schedule. The Huskies did receive their pairings for American Athletic Conference play last week.
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NEW YORK (AP) – Protesters and heavy security are ready to greet President Donald Trump as he returns to his New York City home for the first time since his inauguration.
More than 1,000 demonstrators were in pens police erected across the street from Trump Tower by early Monday evening, hours before his expected arrival.
An inflatable caricature of Trump is rising above pedestrians on a nearby block.
Police have stationed sand-filled sanitation trucks as barriers around the skyscraper and layers of metal police barricades around the main entrance.
Among the protesters is the Rev. Jan Powell, a retired United Church of Christ minister. She says she’s bothered by the Republican president’s response to the white supremacist rally that descended into violence Saturday in Virginia.
Trump initially blamed “many sides” for the violence. He now says “racism is evil.”
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A 17-year-old boy is in a serious condition in hospital after he was stabbed in an alleyway.
The teenager was attacked at about 02:10 GMT on Jameson Street, in the Whitmore Reans area of Wolverhampton.
The street has been closed while police carry out forensic examinations at the scene.
West Midlands Police believe the boy's phone was stolen during the attack and are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.
PARIS, Aug 15 (Reuters) - A French prosecutor said on Monday he was ruling out for now terrorism as a motive and opening a murder investigation after a man deliberately drove a car into a crowd of diners at a pizzeria near Paris.
"There is no doubt that he voluntarily decided to create what happened," prosecutor Eric de Valroger told reporters at the scene of the incident.
The prosecutor confirmed that a 12-year-old girl was killed in the incident. (Reporting by Richard Lough, editing by Larry King)
THE country's opposition has slammed the Zanu PF led government's ad hoc measures to deal with a revolting economy which has further been weighed down by a crippling cash crisis. In separate interviews with NewZimbabwe.com weekend, the MDC-T and PDP said no amount of ambush policies by the country's current rulers can dig the economy out of its deepening abyss.
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Numbers Midday' game
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday afternoon's drawing of the New York Lottery's "Numbers Midday" game were:
5-6-4, Lucky Sum: 15
(five, six, four; Lucky Sum: fifteen)
Bhopal: Amid the ongoing farmers’ protest in Mandsaur, Madhya Pradesh, the state government on Monday transferred seven IAS officers including Home Secretary Madhu Khare. Khare has now been shifted as the managing director of Madhya Pradesh Khadi and Gramodyog board. Kedar Sharma has taken charge as the new Home Secretary.
Apart from this, officer on special duty Santosh Mishra has been appointed as managing director of Madhya Pradesh Textbook Corporation. Dr Pawan Kumar Sharma will serve as the new secretary of Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC). Renu Tiwari has been appointed as managing director of the Scheduled Caste And Scheduled Tribe Development Corporation.
This comes at the time when Madhya Pradesh’s Mandsaur district is in the grip of intense agitation by farmers, who have been protesting demanding loan waivers and good prices for their produce. On June 6, curfew was imposed after five farmers were killed in police firing during a protest.
Politicians from both parties on Wednesday called for political unity and self-constraint after a shooting broke out during a GOP baseball practice in Alexandria, Va., that left House Majority Whip Steve Scalise in critical condition.
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EMMITSBURG, Md. — Junior Robinson made four 3-pointers and scored 20 on Saturday and Mount St. Mary's beat St. Francis (Pa.) 59-56 to move alone into second in the Northeast Conference.
Greg Alexander made a pair of free throws with 39 seconds left to give the Mount (14-11, 8-4) the lead for good at 57-56. Jonah Antonio added two free throws with 10 seconds left to cap the scoring.
The Red Flash (13-10, 7-5) missed two 3-point attempts in the final 14 seconds and dropped into a third-place tie with St. Francis Brooklyn, Robert Morris and LIU Brooklyn.
St. Francis led 11-0 after the first five minutes of the game and Mount St. Mary's had its own run to take the lead at 14-13. From there, neither team led by more than six.
Injuries are affecting several key running backs, including Alvin Kamara, Joe Mixon, Adrian Peterson, and Ameer Abdullah, but our Week 15 fantasy RB rankings are still fairly loaded with good options. And while we project Kamara and Mixon to return this week, we're not quite so confident about Peterson and Abdullah.
Regardless, our RB1s and most of our RB2s should have safe floors for touches, many in favorable in matchups. Things get dicier when you hit the flex range, but high-upside guys are sprinkled throughout.
Platoon questions abound for backs from the Patriots, Vikings, Panthers, Eagles, Buccaneers, Lions, and Giants, but there's still plenty of potential value to be found in those backfields.
WEEK 15 RANKINGS:
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Note: We'll be updating our RB rankings throughout the week, so check back often!
Local, Regional Artists to Show Work at Annual Festival
Coffee Conversation: Art in Bayfront Park
DULUTH, Minn. – This weekend art will be filling a park in Duluth.
The 7th Annual Art in Bayfront Park Festival starts up Saturday, August 18 and runs through Sunday, August 19.
The art fair features local and regional artists.
Work includes jewelry, painting, photography, ceramics, metal work, glass and more.
The event is free.
Saturday, the festival is open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. On Sunday, the festival is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
This year, 150 artists will have their work on display and for sale.
There will be live music, food and a car show.
For more information on Art in Bayfront Park, please visit www.artinbayfrontpark.com.
DIYARBAKIR, Turkey: A Turkish police helicopter carrying 12 people crashed in the eastern province of Tunceli on Tuesday, the local governor's office said, adding that the crash may have been caused by poor weather conditions.
The helicopter was carrying a judge, seven police officers, one sergeant and three crew members, the Tunceli governor's office said in a statement.
Heavy fog in the region made the rescue operation difficult, Turkish media reports said.
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NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH)–Senator Richard Blumenthal was in New Haven on Friday, meeting with kids who have been separated from their families as a result of President Donald Trump’s travel ban.
The students are taking part in a specialized tutoring program at Wilbur Cross High School‘s ‘International Academy.’ The program is run by the Integrated Refugee and Immigrant Services group, known as ‘IRIS.’
“It’s so good to be here in the school because I lived in Jordan for five years, and I had no school, no education, no study, no nothing, I was just working,” said Syrian refugee Omar Oussa. “So when I came here I continued my education.”
On Sunday morning, IRIS will hold its annual “Run for Refugees” in New Haven. The race starts at Wilbur Cross High School at 10 a.m.
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Movie critic Dana Gee looks at the sequel to Blade Runner and the locally shot The Mountain Between Us – starring Idris Elba and Kate Winslet.
Former Rio Tinto executive Stern Hu has been released after spending nearly nine years in prison in China.
The Australian citizen was serving time after he was convicted of bribery and industrial espionage.
Hu was released from Shanghai Qingpu prison on Wednesday after serving a sentence of more than eight years for accepting bribes and infringing commercial secrets.
Former Rio Tinto executive Stern Hu has been released after nearly nine years in prison in China. Photo: Supplied
China's foreign ministry spokesman Lu Kang confirmed his release at a news briefing in Beijing.
"While serving his sentence, Hu Shitai complied with prison regulations and discipline and submitted himself to education," Lu said, using Hu's Chinese name. "The Chinese justice organs reduced his sentence in accordance with the law."
Election means 'new game' of Brexit negotiations for the City
LONDON Large banks are planning to step up their lobbying of the British government as they sense an opportunity to change its priorities in the upcoming Brexit negotiations, John McFarlane, who chairs the UK's main financial lobby group, told Reuters.
Push Mow made its annual merry way through Abita Springs Saturday (Feb. 3). The theme this year was "Terrible New TV Channels."
The homemade parade includes trucks, bikes, trailers, horses, golf carts, marching groups and push mowers. An after-party was at Abita Springs Park, with a costume contest for children, followed by the Push Mow Disco Dance Party. All proceeds benefit the Abita Springs Trailhead Museum.
This year's queen is Abita Springs Citizen of the Year Mary Davis. The parade's grand marshals are the Teachers of the Year at Abita Elementary and Middle Schools.
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Dubai developer Emaar Properties has posted 2.8 billion dirhams ($772 million) in net profits for the first half of 2017 and laid out plans to spin off its domestic real estate business.
Emaar Properties, which trades on the Dubai stock exchange, said Monday it plans to list up to 30 per cent of its real estate business in the United Arab Emirates, with the funds primarily being distributed as dividends to existing shareholders. The company’s retail business, Emaar Malls, already publicly trades.
The developer says revenue reached 7.8 billion dirhams ($2.1 billion), an increase of 8 per cent over the same period in 2016, while profits were up 15 per cent.
Emaar is behind projects like the world’s tallest skyscraper, the Burj Khalifa, and is active in Egypt, Turkey and India.
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IF SANTA (bear with me; it's the Christmas season afterall) were keeping track of who has been naughty or nice on the Singapore Exchange, mainboard-listed Datapulse Technology could find itself closely watched by the red-suited rotund man.
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PARIS (Sputnik) — The detention occurred on Tuesday morning in the city of Marseille in the south. The detainees planned to carry out terrorist attacks during the election campaign, the report said.
The presidential elections in France will be held in two rounds — April 23 and May 7.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Police say R&B singer Trey Songz has been arrested on suspicion of punching a woman at a Los Angeles party.
Officer Drake Madison says Songz, whose real name is Tremaine Neverson, turned himself in at a Hollywood police station Monday. He's accused of felony domestic violence.
Jail records show the 33-year-old was released about two hours later on $50,000 bail.
Andrea Buera told reporters last week that she was the woman Songz had assaulted. Buera said he punched her repeatedly because he was upset she was talking to another man at a party Feb. 18.
The singer tweeted Monday that he was being falsely accused for someone else's personal gain.
His attorney, Shawn Chapman Holley, accompanied him when he surrendered. Asked for comment, she replied that "Trey's tweet this morning sums it up."
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It takes more than love to keep a relationship hot—and these couples are proof of that. In this episode of Black love, our couples detail everything they do to keep their relationship sexy. After being together for years, Nica & Okai, Jen & Gary and Ben & Melinda, explain the ins and outs of their love and how their passion stays alive.
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The Sherman City Council agreed to a zoning change to allow a 300-unit apartment complex to be built on FM 1417, overturning a decision made by the city's Planning & Zoning Commission last month.
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Costco.com has the new God of War for $49.99. As usual, you need to be a member of Costco to be able to buy from them.
Shipping and taxes aren't included in that. My final price came out to $55 and change (standard shipping was $2).
FWIW, I rented the game on Saturday from Redbox. It lives up to every glowing review its received.
A long-running question over what to do with the home of the late former prime minister Lee Kuan Yew at 38, Oxley Road has come into focus again after two of his children, Dr Lee Wei Ling and Mr Lee Hsien Yang, issued a statement on the matter yesterday. straitstimesSG 11:35:00 PM CEST
LONDON/WASHINGTON The story headlined "London terrorism suspect was on Gaza flotilla ship in 2010 - sources", published on April 28 is withdrawn and no substitute story will now be published.
The story has been withdrawn because Reuters was unable to confirm that Khalid Omar Ali was aboard the Mavi Marmara in May 2010 which the Mavi Marmara organisers expressly deny. There will be no substitute story.
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Deputies arrested 43-year-old Domonic Harris Monday after they say he used his position at the post office to steal people's identities and take out fraudulent credit cards. "He does work at a Lincoln post office, and we do believe that some of the information he was able to obtain was due to his employment there," said Deputy Ben Houchin.
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The final Reserve Bank of India (RBI) monetary policy review for 2017-18, combined with earning results from India Inc. and the flow direction of foreign funds are expected to set the course of key equity indices in the coming week. Market observers opined …
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Richard Warrington Rogers, 91, widower of June Avery Rogers, resident of Island Ford Rd, passed away Friday, February 10, 2017 at Self Regional Medical Center. Born October 12, 1925 in Randolph VT to the late Frank Leo and Florence Boulter Rogers, he was a Plow Truck Operator for the State of Vermont.
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Ajee' Wilson breaks the tape as she and her team finished first in the Jack and Lewis Rudin Women's 4x800-meter relay race at the Millrose Games track and field meet in New York Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018. Craig Ruttle AP Photo
Leukemia and Lymphoma - Europe and the USA Linking Knowledge and Practice is organized by Jonathan Wood and Associates (JWA) and will be held during Oct 03 - 05, 2018 at Valamar Lacroma Dubrovnik Hotel, Dubrovnik, Croatia. Will share knowledge on Acute Lymphocytic Leukemias, Acute Myeloid Leukemias, Myeloproliferative Neoplasms, Myelodysplactic Syndromes, Chronic Myeloid Leukemias, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemias, Multiple Myeloma.
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George Clooney will be 46th recipient AFI Lifetime Achievement Award. The American Film Institute announce it will honor the actor, director at the gala tribute in Los Angeles in June 2018.
April 20 Sun Life Financial Inc
* Sun Life Financial Inc - Terms of acquisition were not disclosed.
* Sun Life Financial to acquire the Premier Dental Group, Inc. Dental network
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One Albany commissioner is working with Phoebe Health works to combat diabetes in South Georgia.
SMYRNA, Tenn. (WKRN) – A water main break off of Sam Ridley Parkway near Nolan Drive created some hazardous driving conditions Saturday morning in Smyrna.
The water main break happened around Midnight and cold temperatures caused water that spilled onto the parkway to freeze over.
Sam Ridley was shutdown completely for several hours overnight from Nolan Drive to G Street while crews worked to repair the damage.
Around 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Smyrna Fire officials reported that 2 lanes were open at Fitzhugh Boulevard, but warned drivers to use caution.
Due to the continued cold, crews expected the ice to take several hours to melt and suggested that drivers seek alternate routes.
McRoberts (lower body) has progressed to 5-on-0 drills, Earl K. Sneed of Mavs.com reports.
McRoberts has been dealing with an undisclosed lower body injury, keeping him sidelined for the entire season up until this point. It appears he's nearing the end of his recovery in light of his progression to 5-on-0 work, though he'll still need to be cleared for contact before a return can be considered forthcoming. Look for McRoberts to remain sidelined for at least a few more games while he ramps up his activity.
OCEANSIDE – A fire that blackened about 50 acres near the border between Oceanside and Camp Pendleton may have been intentionally set, authorities said today.
A suspect, whose name was not released, was detained for questioning in connection with the blaze, which broke out in heavy sloping brush north of the Oceanside Municipal Golf Course early Tuesday afternoon. The cause remained under investigation, but “an arson fire appears likely,” Oceanside Fire Department Battalion Chief Greg deAvila said.
A drone being flown in the area briefly hampered firefighters’ ability to drop water, but crews had the blaze under control in about three hours, according to the battalion chief. However, full containment wasn’t expected until midday today.
One firefighter suffered a minor injury battling the fire near Douglas Drive and was taken to a hospital to be treated, deAvila said.
Residents of the Pilgrim Creek Estates community were advised to shelter in place for a time, but no structural damage was reported.
Financial incentive systems inside banks have encouraged poor behaviour and are “seriously overrated” as a positive motivational tool for staff, says National Australia Bank chief executive Andrew Thorburn.
Mr Thorburn said incentives were a necessary part of a market system.
NAB CEO Andrew Thorburn and NAB CCO Mike Baird at ABCC lunch in Melbourne. Photo: Josh Robenstone
“People respond to encouragement, and hope and possibility and potential. That is how we are wired. They [incentives] can be seriously overrated in terms of the motivational impact,” he told an Australia British Chamber of Commerce event in Melbourne on Wednesday.
“Money is part of it but I think it is much deeper. Some of the incentives systems we have had encouraged the wrong behaviour, they have encourage excess and excessive risk-taking.”
“Most people did not abuse them, some did, and that’s my bad.”
The couple's agent confirmed the pregnancy after an Instagram picture.
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Four-time Olympian Laura Kenny is pregnant, her agent has confirmed.
The 24-year-old married six-time Olympic champion Jason Kenny in September, and they are now expecting their first child.
Kenny, who is Britain's most successful female Olympian, posted a picture of two adult bikes and a child's bike on Instagram.
The post received thousands of likes and many comments, as they made the news public after their 12-week scan.
Their agent Luke Lloyd-Davies said in a statement to Press Association Sport: "I can confirm that Laura Kenny is indeed pregnant and that she, Jason and their respective families are absolutely thrilled and delighted with the news.
"They very much appreciate all the kind wishes and messages of support that they have received already."
Kenny will miss the Six Day Berlin and British Championships events, as well as April's Track World Championships in Hong Kong.
Warm up those vocal cords and join the Greeley Chorale in some of the greatest music ever composed—the masterwork of Christmas, Handel’s Messiah. The event takes place on December 16 at 7:30 p.m. at the Union Colony Civic Center, 701 10th Avenue, Greeley. Tickets are $22. The grand choruses and soaring solos are known throughout the world, and this is your chance to sing along! For info and tickets, see http://greeleycalendar.com/event/the-greeley-chorale-presents-fa-la-la-le-lu-jah/?instance_id=13292
Wrestling icon Ric Flair was hospitalized over the weekend due to "some tough medical issues," according to reports.
Initially, Legacy Talent Agency described the hospital visit as "routine monitoring," but it appears things have gotten worse.
"Are u a Fan/Friend of Ric Flair?If so, we need prayers & positive energy 4 our Living Legend as he is dealing w/some tough medical issues," Legacy Talent Agency CEO Melinda Morris Zanoni tweeted late Sunday night.
Flair, 68, was hospitalized on Saturday morning for heart-related issues, according to Pro Wrestling Sheet.
Flair is a two-time WWE Hall of Famer, and has spent the last 50 years on the professional wrestling circuit.
ESPN College Football Insider Brad Edwards, gives his analysis on how Nebraska will matchup with their tough schedule, and shares some of his favorite experiences from different stadiums across the country.
April 24 (Reuters) - National Commerce Corp:
* NATIONAL COMMERCE CORPORATION ANNOUNCES FIRST QUARTER 2018 EARNINGS
* Q1 EARNINGS PER SHARE $0.52
* Q1 EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW $0.62 — THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S
* QTRLY NET INTEREST MARGIN (TAXABLE EQUIVALENT) OF 4.80%, COMPARED TO 4.63% FOR Q4 2017 AND 4.18% FOR Q1 2017
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New Orleans Police have responded to reports of a stabbing, two rapes, and two armed robberies since early Sunday morning. morning.
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BRIGHTON, Tenn. -- Bloomington. It`s a quiet street in Brighton, about 45 minutes outside of Downtown Memphis.
"We do patrol that area a lot. We probably make four or five trips in that neighborhood a day."
Which is why police were surprised a home was burglarized around lunch time on January 29. The thief got away with jewelry, boxes of ammo and more than five different types of guns.
"We`ve had weapons taken from vehicles, but not this many weapons at one time," said Brighton Police Chief Mike Durham.
While police investigated this burglary, they learned this wasn`t the first time the home was targeted.
In 2009 there was another break in at the same house and guns were taken. One of the guns ended up in a homicide in Memphis.
In the most recent burglary, police said the crook is someone who knows his way around the house. There was no sign of a break-in. Police said they entered through the garage and even knew the passcodes to get inside.
Donegal GAA Captain Michael Murphy will take on the Glashey Links at today’s Dubai Duty Free Irish Open Pro-Am.
The Glenswilly man will play in a group that contents Kerry’s Kieran Donaghy, Ulster man Stephen Ferris and player Pablo Larrazabel.
Before they headed to the first tee, Murphy and Donaghy took on Paul Dunne and Shane Lowry in a GAA Target Challenge.
Speaking with Highland’s PJ Lynch, Michael was enjoying his day at the course…
It may be that the most critical foreign relations problem facing President Donald Trump, at least in the short term, is not Russia or China. It is Pakistan, which for years has been enabling terrorist groups in Afghanistan and thus, the rest of the world.
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Fire crews were called to Northwest Edmonton early Thursday morning.
At around 2 a.m. firefighters were called out to the area of 129 Street and 135-A Avenue.
A blaze in the garage of the home badly damaged the car inside but crews were able to keep the fire from spreading to the house.
Edmonton Fire Rescue said damage had been pegged at $85,000, and investigators had determined it was caused by smoking material that was not disposed of properly.
MIAMI (CBSMiami/AP) – The Broward Sheriff’s Office wants to talk to a “person of interest” in the shooting death of local rap star XXXTentacion.
Broward Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman Veda Coleman-Wright said in a news release that detectives want to ask Robert Allen what he knows about the rapper’s death. She says he’s also wanted on a felony warrant for violating probation for possession of flakka and carrying a concealed weapon.
XXXTentacion, whose real name is Jahseh Dwayne Onfroy, was shot June 18.
Detectives said an SUV blocked the 20-year-old rapper’s luxury sports car in the driveway of a Fort Lauderdale-area motorcycle dealership and two masked men confronted him during an apparent robbery attempt.
Twenty-two-year-old Dedrick Williams faces murder charges. He hasn’t entered a plea.
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Kathryn Palmer isn't giving up on finding the one.
While she didn't meet her happily ever after on Are You the One?, the MTV reality star has sparked some new romance rumors with The Bachelorette's Robby Hayes.
Just last week, the pair posted photos on Instagram after a visit to the Jacksonville Zoo. Kathryn also got her followers talking when she shared a separate photo with Robby.
"They say Florida State has the best looking students.... I agree," she wrote during another night out.
So, are these two a new Hollywood couple? Not so fast.
In view of Axel Rudolph, Senior Technical Analyst at Commerzbank, the pair’s stance remains bullish while above 1.1543.
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“EUR/USD last week eased back to and recovered off its near term uptrend at 1.1737: Nearby support is provided by the accelerated uptrend at 1.1737 and the 5 month uptrend at 1.1543. While above here, there is scope for further gains. Initial resistance is found 1.1850. Resistance above the 1.1910 recent high lies at 1.2040, the 2012 low, then 1.2170, the 50% retracement from the move down from the 2014 high”.
“Below 1.1737 lies the recent low at 1.1688”.
I am originally from Palmerston North. I moved to Auckland a year ago, but often travel home to visit my family and friends.
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JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) — Four Jackson families have new places to call home thanks to Habitat for Humanity.
The homes are on Greenview Drive, and they’re a part of an effort to turn the street around.
So far habitat has demolished 18 houses and sold 13 houses to new homeowners.
Three more homes on Greenview under construction for families who need help with ownership.
Millennials often get the blame, or credit, for a number of trends. Investing is just the latest thing the generation born between 1980 and 2000 may be doing differently.
Robo-advisors grab the headlines—Morgan Stanley just last week announced they were getting into the business to woo a new generation of clients—but, as Barron’s has previously...
Johnson and Hashian, who have been together for about 10 years, welcomed Jasmine two years ago in Dec. 2015. For Jasmine's first birthday a year ago, Johnson sang her "happy birthday" on Instagram.
The actor also has a daughter Simone Garcia Johnson from his marriage to Dany Garcia.
Simone was just named the 2018 Golden Globe Ambassador.
"I've been lucky enough to grow up in a household with strong role models and feel so honored to represent the HFPA for its 75th Anniversary," Simone said after the announcement was made in November. "As the newly minted Golden Globe Ambassador, I hope to serve as a role model to young people everywhere and empower them to speak out on issues they are passionate about."
The Oklahoma City Thunder just announced its 2017-18 regular season schedule. The 10th season for the team will launch with a home game Thursday, October 19.
Oklahoma City is scheduled to appear on national television at least 36 times during the 2017-18 season.
Single-game tickets for all Thunder games will go on sale at 10 a.m. central on Friday, September 8, through okcthunder.com/tickets. Tickets sold directly from the team will only be available for purchase by fans in Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska, a news release states.
Get the full schedule at OKCThunder.com.
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Provincial police are patrolling Ontario roads in transport trucks this week in an effort to crack down on distracted driving by commercial truck drivers.
Ontario Provincial Police say the five-day road safety blitz launched Monday is the first time officers have used transport trucks on patrol.
They say being in the trucks will give officers a better vantage point for spotting distracted or dangerous drivers.
OPP Commissioner Vince Hawkes says the OPP has responded to more than 6,200 collisions related to transport trucks this year.
Hawkes says 69 of those collisions were fatal, killing a total of 84 people.
The OPP say inattentive driving causes over a quarter of all commercial vehicle collisions.
March 29 AB Dynamics Plc:
* Says revenues and operating profits for six months to Feb 28, 2017 are expected to be ahead of same period last year and in line with management expectations Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bangalore.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com)
We can confirm that two @DallasPD officers have been shot and critically wounded. We will provide updates as we get them. Please pray for our officers and their families. — Dallas Police Dept (@DallasPD) April 24, 2018
A civilian was also shot in this incident. The condition of the civilian is unknown at this time. — Dallas Police Dept (@DallasPD) April 24, 2018
Two Dallas police officers have been critically wounded in a shooting outside a hardware store.The shooting happened about 4:30 p.m. Tuesday outside a Home Depot in northern Dallas.The Dallas Police Department tweeted about the shooting, giving the conditions of the officers. But it did not immediately provide other details.The department tweeted that a civilian was also shot. That person's condition wasn't immediately known.Aerial video showed police using a helicopter and trained dogs to search for a suspect in a wooded area next to the store parking lot.
" As marijuana shops sprout in states that have legalized the drug, they face a critical stumbling block " lack of access to the kind of routine banking services other businesses take for granted. U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, a Massachusetts Democrat, is leading an effort to make sure vendors working with legal marijuana businesses, from chemists who test marijuana for harmful substances to firms that provide security, don't have their banking services taken away.
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Senate Republicans continue to negotiate the details of their health-care reform, and one measure of progress is that their opponents are more manic and disingenuous. Progressives who used to deride the GOP for incompetence are now panicked that they may really succeed, and thus the faux tantrums.
The distortion du jour is that the GOP is operating “in secret.” This week Minority Leader Chuck Schumer accused Republicans of working...
The Pacific Fishery Management Council at its meeting in Sacramento today adopted ocean salmon season recommendations that offer some recreational and commercial opportunities for most of the West Coast. Due to low ocean abundance forecasts, the Klamath Management Zone from Cape Falcon, Oregon, to Horse Mountain, California, will be completely closed to the take of Chinook salmon this season.
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Lawyer Bret Walker says that we need more information about our politicians to allow us to check them, test them and remind them of their representative capacity.
This need for information about government is not a personal right or indulgent, but an imperative of a representative, parliamentary democracy.
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The Nigerian Union of Teachers, Ikorodu Branch, Lagos State, has presented health insurance certificates to six widows, who are also teachers, and provided many others with free checkups and counseling.
The presentation was part of the activities aimed at celebrating the one year anniversary of the union’s executives in office.
In his remarks, the Chairman of the Ikorodu branch of the NUT, Mr. Oluwafemi Fakolade, said, “The beneficiaries were drawn from secondary and primary schools. With the health insurance certificates, they are expected to enjoy free treatment in highly rated hospitals across IKorodu for one year, courtesy NUT Ikorodu branch.”
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The biggest newspapers in Connecticut and Rhode Island are feuding over which state is worse.
The Hartford Courant in Connecticut wrote a scathing editorial after The Providence Journal in Rhode Island published an editorial calling its New England neighbor struggling, and blasting its business climate as enormously difficult.
The Journal’s Jan. 24 piece ends by calling on Rhode Island Democratic Gov. Gina Raimondo to try and attract jobs from Connecticut to Rhode Island, calling it “certainly less risky” than Connecticut.
In a Friday editorial headlined “Why, Rhode Island, Why?” the Courant responded by detailing a long list of its neighbor’s woes. Those included pension problems, economic issues and “a legacy of corruption that not even Connecticut can match.”
It closes by encouraging the states to work together.
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AN elderly man was punched in the face during a street robbery in the CBD overnight - but luckily his stolen bag was recovered a short time later after police tracked the alleged attacker’s movements through the city.
Police patrols and paramedics were called to Rundle St about 1.30am after reports of a robbery and found the victim, a man aged in his 80s, with injuries to his face. He was treated at the scene.
Meanwhile, police and security officers worked together to track the suspect’s movements across the city through different CCTV cameras.
Police say the man walked from Rundle St to Hindley Street, then to the Casino, then east along the river to the War Memorial, where he was captured.
The 37-year-old Ottoway man was arrested and charged with aggravated robbery. He has been refused police bail and will appear in the Adelaide Magistrates Court today.
The elderly man’s bag was returned.
A car has flipped over on the M1, closing two lanes and causing delays.
It happened on the M1 southbound near Duckmanton, Derbyshire.
Two lanes are closed southbound between junctions 29a and 29 (Mansfield/Chesterfield).
Highways England said emergency services were at the scene and traffic officers were assisting them.
About two miles of traffic is forming.
Highways England said: "There are two of four lanes closed.
"Normal traffic conditions expected between 8.15pm and 8.30pm".
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Shazier totaled eight tackles (seven solo) and an interception in Pittsburgh's 27-24 overtime win against Cleveland on Sunday.
The Steelers next face Miami, against whom they failed to record a sack or a turnover earlier this season, in the Wild Card round. Shazier, who missed that Week 6 game, finished the season with 87 tackles (55 solo), including 3.5 sacks. He also had three interceptions, three forced fumbles and a fumble recovery.
Pop star Taylor Swift has won a sexual assault case against ex-radio DJ David Mueller, who she said had groped her at a 2013 concert.
He assaulted her by grabbing her bottom beneath her skirt during a photo shoot, a jury in Denver, Colorado, found.
She was awarded a symbolic $1 (77p) in damages that she had sought.
Mr Mueller had originally tried to sue the pop star, saying that her claims had cost him his job. But that lawsuit was thrown out by a judge last week.
White House Launches Effort To Take Citizenship From Those Who Lied To Get It When an immigrant becomes a naturalized U.S. citizen, there's a sense of permanence. But a Trump administration effort is seeking those who cheated to get citizenship, and plans to take it from them.
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HOUSTON— If you're an old school kind of person who loves all things vintage, look no further because this Antique store in the Heights may have just what you're looking for.
It's no wonder the Houston Press names AG Antiques the best antique store in Houston.
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An update mixed with nostalgia and fantastic reviews, Blade Runner 2049 has landed in its first international markets. Sony Pictures Releasing International is distributing in all offshore territories where the Denis Villeneuve-helmed pic has grossed $6.8M+ through Thursday.
Key markets include No.1 starts in the UK ($1.1M), Russia ($804K), Australia ($685K) and Italy ($330K). Germany opened to $516K. The sequel to Ridley Scott’s classic did not open No. 1 on its first day in France, facing off with a local title by the Intouchables crew, and thus expected. Neverltheless, early holds in France are good.
Sony, which has the movie offshore, is still calling a a $48M-$52M weekend. The studio is comping to
Interstellar, which had similar response, and an even longer runtime — BR2049 is at 163 minutes which is limiting screenings. But with such positive review momentum should build.
The British people made their feelings clear last June about their nation's future relationship with the European Union, as over 17 million of them decided at the ballot box that it was time to leave. Their decision was all the more remarkable given how much pro-EU campaigners threw at them to persuade them to think twice.
The weight of Government was exploited to its fullest for the Remain cause. Endless reports came out from Whitehall, that sought to convince voters that a Leave vote would immediately plunge Britain into the economic mire. Taxpayers were told, using nearly £10 million of their money, that the safer option was to stay close to Brussels. The Remain campaign, propped up by the likes of Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan, spared no expense with its own efforts. Yet millions spent by zealous Europhiles could not stop the will of the people from making itself known.
Tampa police divers are searching for a man who was seen in the waters of McKay Bay.
Witnesses said they saw the man about 7:30 p.m. in the water south of the 2600 block of Corrine Street, then go under the water but not resurface.
Divers with the Tampa Police Department and the Hillsborough County Sheriffs Office are actively searching for the man.
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April 5 Gome Electrical Appliances Holding Ltd
* Bought back on-market 25.9 million shares of co pursuant to general mandate to buy back shares granted by shareholders of co to board
* Purchase price per share was hk$1.07, and an aggregate of hk$27.7 million was utilized by company for such shares buy back Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (bangalore.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com)
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April 24 (Reuters) - KERLINK SA:
* GROUP REVENUE GREW 19% IN THE FIRST QUARTER 2018
* Q1 REVENUE EUR 4.6 MILLION VERSUS EUR 3.9 MILLION YEAR AGO
* KERLINK IS CONFIDENT IN ITS ABILITY TO CONTINUE DELIVERING STRONG GROWTH THIS YEAR Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
Police are investigating a "really unusual call" where two people claim to have been tied up and assaulted in Eastport.
RCMP from Glovertown responded to a call from Tulk's Road shortly after 6 a.m. Wednesday.
"An Eastport resident had said two strangers showed up in his yard, saying they had been beaten up and tied up ... a home invasion gone bad," according to RCMP Sgt. Dave Ossinger.
The duo were taken to hospital with minor injuries, according to police.
However, "these victims weren't cooperative at all with police," said Ossinger.
He said the investigation is in the early stages, but the attack is not seen as random and there is no threat to anyone else in the town.
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — After the season’s first snowfall this weekend, more wintry weather is on the way with a string of snow chances this week.
The first chance at a few flakes materializes late day Tuesday as an arctic cold front clears the Delaware Valley. The first half of our Tuesday will feature scattered rain showers, but as much colder air blasts in during the afternoon, any lingering moisture could help generate a few snow showers, mainly after 5pm. Little to no accumulation is expected.
Arctic air entrenched and the combination of two more fast-moving disturbances will yield additional snow chances on Thursday and again on Friday.
Measurable snow is possible both days, yet current model data does not suggest significant accumulation, but be sure to stay tuned to the evolving forecast.
Metro fares are a small price to pay to get where you are going. Mark Lennihan/AP
The BART, which runs through Oakland and San Francisco, can cost $10 for a single ride.
Dallas and Houston — both with above ground light rails — have the cheapest trips on the list.
New York's subway is one of the largest and oldest transit systems in the world and costs $2.75 per ride.
Public transportation isn't free.
New York City's subway system — the most-used metro rail system in the country — brings nearly two billion passengers to their destination annually. From work, to the mall, to the beach, urban dwellers and tourists rely on metros and light rails around the country.
Costs for these transit systems vary from city to city — sometimes depending on time of day or distance travelled.
We took a look at 11 cities and metro areas and compared the cost for a single, standard ride on the subway.
No more late night tacos or early morning tacos... Captain Dave shares his resolutions for 2018.
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WEST MILWAUKEE — West Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting incident that happened on Monday afternoon, March 19 near 54th and Mitchell Streets.
FOX6 News has a crew on the scene — and we will update this story s more information becomes available.
The parents of a two-month-old girl have been charged with murder following her death at Wixams, near Bedford.
Police were called by the East of England Ambulance Service to reports of concern for the welfare of a baby at an address in Wixams, at approximately 6am on Tuesday, June 12.
Officers attended and the child, Harper Denton-Eves, was taken to hospital where she died shortly after.
An investigation was subsequently launched by the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit.
Cherinea Denton, 33, and Kevin Eves, 36, both of Nightingale Court, have been charged with murder and causing or allowing the death or serious injury to a child.
Both were remanded in custody following an appearance at Luton Magistrates’ Court yesterday (Tuesday).
ATLANTA — UPS says in court records that it suspects one of its pilots obtained secret business plans for the shipping giant's aircraft fleet and posted them online.
The Georgia-based company is taking steps to identify whoever was responsible for posting the strategic plans on an internet message board frequented by pilots.
In a federal lawsuit filed this week, UPS says its strategic plans are highly confidential, and says a PowerPoint presentation was intended only for senior executives.
A judge gave the company permission to subpoena records from Yahoo Holdings Inc. for emails from a specific Yahoo.com email address. UPS also plans to subpoena internet records from a national pilots' union.
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BALTIMORE — An unusual smell prompted an evacuation and a hazardous materials response at a Baltimore high school. But after five people were taken to the hospital complaining of upset stomachs, fire officials discovered the source of the smell: a pumpkin spice air freshener.
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School was evacuated Thursday afternoon after students and teachers detected a strong smell on the third floor. Several people reported difficulty breathing.
The fire department and a hazardous materials team were called. Fire spokesman Roman Clark said two students and three adults were taken to the hospital for stomach ailments.
Then, firefighters located a pumpkin spice air aerosol plugged into an outlet in a classroom.
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March 30 Platynowe Inwestycje SA:
* Said on Wednesday that The Polish Financial Supervision Authority (KNF) resolved to prohibit Platynowe Iwestycje from carrying out series G share issue offer
* In its report KNF says that to carry out this offer the company was obliged to submit a prospectus and the commencement of the offer could only take place after its prior approval
* The company planned to raise its share capital by 5.6 million zlotys via the series G share issue
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Delays expected on I-95 in Orange
ORANGE — Part of Interstate 95 northbound is congested Wednesday morning, according to the Department of Transportation.
The DOT said delays are expected between exits 41 and 46.
Funeral For: Albert Hildebrand
Funeral Date: December 15, 2017
Albert Hildebrand, 49, of Blumenfeld passed away Thursday, December 7th at Boundary Trails Health Centre. He is survived by his wife Anna, 2 daughters, 2 sons and their families. He was predeceased by his father and 1 sister.
The funeral service for Albert Hildebrand will be held Friday, December 15th at 2pm at Winkler Mennonite Church with burial at Blumenfeld Cemetery.
Viewing will be at the church prior to the service.
Arrangements by Wiebe Funeral Home, Winkler.
Singida East Member of Parliament , Mr Tundu Lissu, has said former President Jakaya Kikwete should be the first one to be held accountable if the country is serious about doing justice with regard to people who erred in the way they handled Mining Development Licenses. This comes just one day after President John Magufuli's second probe committee found out that Tanzania has been ripped-off at least Sh108 trillion in mineral revenue by multinational mining firms during the past two decades.
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Tableeghi Jamaat member killed in Bajaur
KHAR: A member of the Tableeghi Jamaat was killed and three others injured when gunmen fired at them in Bajaur Agency Tuesday night.
It was learnt that members of the Tableeghi Jamaat were busy preparing ‘sehri’ or meal being taken before fajr prayer in Ramazan at Okhko Malangi Masjid in Mamond tehsil when gunmen fired at them.
As a result, Munasib Khan, resident of a nearby village, died on the spot while three locals identified as Qari Faheem, Akhtar Said and Rafiullah sustained injuries.
The injured were taken to the Agency Headquarters Hospital in Khar, the headquarters of Bajaur Agency, in a critical condition. The motive behind the incident was stated to be an old enmity.
Taking action, officials of the political administration arrested two accused and started investigation after registering the case.
Monday, 2 January, 2017 - 18:15
Timaru Police are seeking assistance from the public in relation to an assault at Caroline Bay Skate Park on 15 December 2016.
At 9.15pm a 21-year-old man was assaulted by an unknown man after he demanded money and hasseled the victim.
The alleged offender is described as a large build, with short blonde/ginger hair, aged approximately 25-years-old.
He was wearing a purple LA Lakers Basketball singlet and was seen walking around the Caroline Bay area the same evening.
He was then picked up in a red station wagon vehicle and left the scene.
Information can be reported to Constable Lucie Joines at Timaru Police on 03 687 9808. Alternatively, information can also be provided anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Shout it—or sing it—from the rooftops: Zac Efron is back to working on musicals.
Close to a decade after appearing in Hairspray and the final High School Musical movie, the Hollywood star is back singing and dancing on the big screen thanks to The Greatest Showman.
And if you're curious, Zac couldn't be more excited.
"It feels great. It feels good. This is a real neat one too. It's just different," he shared with E! News at the New York City premiere. "The movie is very powerful and has a lot to say. I think it's an important one for our generation so it's got a big voice and the potential for it to be heard for our generation is really massive."
He added, "It feels important and has weight, but it's also very fun and very cool and it tells a really interesting story."
Salt Lake City, Utah (AP) – Utah billionaire and philanthropist Jon Huntsman Sr. has died.
Huntsman’s assistant Pam Bailey confirmed he died Friday in Salt Lake City. He was 80.
Bailey declined to name a cause of death.
Huntsman was the founder and longtime executive chairman of Huntsman Corp., a $13 billion company that refines raw materials that go into thousands of products.
He also founded the Huntsman Cancer Institute in Salt Lake City.
The research center is dedicated to finding a cure through human genetics.
Huntsman had nine children, including Jon Huntsman Jr., the U.S. ambassador to Russia and a former Utah governor and presidential candidate.
The elder Huntsman served as a special assistant to President Richard Nixon and was a major force in Utah and national politics.
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Capucci served two years of the 12-year sentence in an Israeli prison for the conviction, then was released due to Vatican intervention and deported.
The prelate went to Iraq to help secure freedom for 68 Italians in 1990 . The Italians were among hundreds of Westerners Saddam Hussein's government had prevented from leaving Iraq following its invasion of Kuwait that year.
Some people, including more than 100 Americans, had been held as "human shields" at strategic military and industrial sites in Iraq.
In 2000, Capucci led an anti-sanctions delegation to Iraq.
More than 400 civilians were killed, and Capucci called the bombing victims "Iraqi martyrs".
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Hong Kong’s scenic Victoria Harbour provides a spectacular backdrop for the city’s annual Dragon Boat Carnival.
More than 4,500 athletes from around the world — including Canada — gather for the annual event, which takes place June 22-24 at the Central Harbourfront. The International Dragon Boat Races are the highlight of the free festival.
This year’s Canadian contingent is the Toronto Firefighters’ Team, comprised of 20 paddlers, a drummer, a steersman and Capt. Jason Eyers, an experienced dragon boater.
In addition to the races, there is a fancy dress competition, where creatively clad paddlers compete for best costume honours, as well as live music, food trucks and a beach.
For more on the festival, visit the Hong Kong Tourism Board at DiscoverHongKong.com/DragonBoat.
A Lompoc woman accused of driving while intoxicated and killing another woman in a crash will remain in Santa Barbara County Jail for at least an additional two weeks, a judge ruled Tuesday. Spring Morrissey, 32, appeared Tuesday in Santa Barbara County Superior Court in Lompoc for a brief hearing, the third in the past eight days.
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Kansas lawmakers have rejected an effort to repeal a law that allows people to carry concealed firearms in most facilities at public colleges and universities in the state.
The Lawrence Journal-World reports that the Kansas House voted 53-69 against Democratic Rep. Barbara Ballard’s repeal amendment Thursday. The House did vote to require students, faculty and staff carrying a concealed firearm on campus to receive gun safety training. Lawmakers also voted to allow 18-year-olds to carry concealed weapons. The previous age limit was 21.
Ballard says the law is making it difficult for higher education institutions in the state to attract new students to their campuses. Opponents to the appeal argue that people have the constitutional right to bear arms for self-protection.
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With Eidul Fitr around the corner, many police personnel have entitled themselves to money that they extort from shopkeepers in the name of Eidi. One such incident was witnessed at Iqbal Market in Orangi Town. A CCTV camera footage shows two uniformed police personnel taking money from a shopkeeper. They took away Rs1,500 reportedly extorted as Eidi. After the CCTV footage surfaced, Orangi SP Abid Ali Baloch sprung into action, starting an investigation into the issue. Subsequently, both the personnel were suspended. According to the SP, both the personnel , Ijaz and Naseemuddin , were deployed at the market police station and were identified with the help of the CCTV footage. He added a departmental inquiry has been initiated against the policemen. This is not the first incident reported in the city. The system of personnel taking money from shopkeepers and drivers as ‘Eidi’ becomes active every year when the festival is approaching. The custom exists in other parts of the country as well.
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Entertaining sheriff's video has serious message: How not to let Grinch ruin your holiday
The Broward Sheriff's Office in Florida took a unique approach to alert residents that every holiday season Grinches take packages, and residents may want to heed a few important tips in this video.
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A police officer nabbed two sex offenders in their 60s in a row over a period of three days, Nowon Police Office in Seoul said on Monday.The policeman surnamed Kim arrested a 67-year-old man on Aug. 9 for allegedly molesting an underage girl at a playground in Nowon-gu a day earlier. Kim tracked down the suspect based on the CCTV recordings after the case was reported to the police.On Aug. 10, Kim made an arrest of another sex offender aged 65 in the subway for secretly filming a woman’s body with a mobile phone camera. Kim witnessed the illegal act and pushed the suspect to explain his behavior. The elderly man initially denied wrongdoing, but later admitted his act when asked to hand over his phone. He was booked without detention.The second arrest was made when Kim, off duty, was returning home with his family members after a dinner.Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency is planning to commend Kim for his role in catching the two suspects.By Lim Jeong-yeo (kaylalim@heraldcorp.com)
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — A new U.N. report says migrants are sending home billions of dollars more than they did a decade ago which is helping lift their families out of poverty — and it says the rate of growth in remittances is almost double the increase in migration.
The report commissioned by the International Fund for Agricultural Development and released Wednesday says that over the period from 2007 to 2016 remittances increased by 51 percent while migration rose by 28 percent and population in the home countries of migrants grew by 13 percent.
While remittances have increased to almost all regions of the world, the report says the sharp rise over the past decade is mainly due to Asia which has seen an 87 percent increase in remittances.
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The Indian cricket team arrived in Mohali on Monday for the second ODI of the three-match series against Sri Lanka. The second ODI between India and Sri Lanka will be held in Punjab Cricket Association Stadium on Wednesday, December 13. The visitors beat Rohit Sharma-led India by seven wickets in the first ODI on Sunday to take a 1-0 lead. Suranga Lakmal picked up a career-best figures of 4/13 as India were bowled out for 112 runs in 38.2 overs. The only respite for India was MS Dhoni's 65 runs. Chasing 113, Sri Lanka rode on Upul Tharanga's 49 runs to reach the target in 20.4 overs and secure their first ODI victory in the last 12 matches (Express photo by Sahil Walia)
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The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond.
Today's panelists are WAMC’s Alan Chartock, Times Union Associate Editor Mike Spain, The Empire Reports JP Miller, and Counter-Terrorism Expert Malcolm Nance.
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(WOMC) Anyone that’s ever been golfing knows that geese on the course can be a genuine nuisance and have bad mouthed them more than once.
Well, just letting you know, they are listening.
And at least one of them don’t like it.
And that would be a goose in Blissfield, Michigan who decided to take back his green in a recent high school match when he absolutely took out this young golfer.
Isaac Couling of Concord High School was making his way to hole number seven at Wolf Creek Golf Course, when he passed by a nesting goose.
Springing into action to defend her home, the goose attacked Couling. And with friends like these, Devon Pitts of Blissfield Athletics was there to capture it all in photos.
The pics were then picked up by the PGA where they were retweeted over 10k times.
According to Blissfield, only Couling's pride was hurt.
Columbiana County commissioners have taken action to explore hiring a private law firm to represent them in the funding dispute lawsuit filed by the county Veterans Services Commission. Commissioners on Friday authorized board President Mike Halleck to begin consulting with outside attorneys to represent them in regard to cases that create potential conflicts of interest for the county prosecutor's office.
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A man has been ordered to carry out unpaid work after biting and kicking his boyfriend.
Craig Murdoch, 29, assaulted Francis Brown after an argument broke out between them on July 24 in Mauchline.
The pair, who were walking along Kilmarnock Road, both ended up on the ground and Murdoch bit Mr Brown, punched and kicked him.
Mr Brown had bruising and swelling on his right eye, a cut on his right elbow and bite mark on his left arm.
Lawyer Derek Pettigrew said Murdoch was fearful about the prospect of custody and had addiction issues.
“He added: “He is clearly capable of staying out of trouble over an extended period.”
Murdoch, of Beechwood Road in the town, must complete 120 hours of unpaid work and attend drug and alcohol counselling.
If last week's 13 Reasons Why marathon has you shuddering whenever you hear the name "Bryce"...well, that just means Justin Prentice did one heck of a job.
The 23-year-old actor—who is just delightful in real life—indeed plays a rather monstrous high school student, one of the 13 people who were unwittingly complicit in Hannah Baker's suicide on the intense drama, based on the novel by Jay Asher and executive-produced by Selena Gomez.
Season one premiered March 31 on Netflix and instantaneously became one of the most talked-about shows of the spring—but though we could go on about Hannah [Katherine Langford], Bryce, Jessica [Alisha Boe], Clay [Dylan Minnette] and everyone else, but we don't want to be the ones to spoil the mystery in case you haven't gotten to all 13 episodes yet.
April 13 Heilan Home Co Ltd :
* Says it will pay cash dividend of 0.49 yuan(before tax)/share for 2016 to shareholders of record on April 18
* The company's shares will be traded ex-right and ex-dividend on April 19 and the dividend will be paid on April 19
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Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
Direct Action for Central Lorain will hold an afternoon tea from 3 to 5 p.m., Feb. 10, at 1510 Cooper Foster Park Road in Lorain.
There is a $10 donation and reservations are required by Feb. 5. Contact Executive Director Theresa Wootten at 440-246-1850 or 440-506-9059.
Direct Action is a non-profit community development corporation whose mission is to improve Central Lorain and surrounding communities, through economic redevelopment, affordable housing, youth development and partnerships with other organizations.
Authorities say a man has been detained in western Germany on suspicion of financing terrorism.
Police and prosecutors in Saarland state, on the French border, wouldn't give details before a news conference planned later Monday.
They said that the 38-year-old man from Saarbruecken was detained on Saturday, news agency dpa reported.
CHICAGO — A community alert of an increase in armed robberies has been issued in the Grand Crossing neighborhood.
The offender reached out to victims via the “Let Go and Offer Up” app, a mobile app people use to buy and sell various items.
After making contact via the app, the offender reportedly approached the victims, who thought they were corresponding with an app user. Once face-to-face with the victim, the offender announced a robbery while displaying a gun.
There are reportedly 1 to 2 offenders and are described as, black males between the ages of 25-30, weighing around 150-200 lbs and around 5’07 to 6 feet tall.
Police suggest people report any suspicious activity immediately and if confronted by the assailant, remain calm and try to remember any unique physical characteristics, such as a scar or a limp. Police also advise that people never pursue a fleeing assailant.
If anyone has any information relating to the robberies, please contact police at (312) 747-8380.
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Signs activated by radar and equipped with red flashing lights to warn drivers going the wrong direction are slated to be installed at some highway exit ramps in Las Vegas.
The Las Vegas Review-Journal reports the Nevada Department of Transportation is planning to place the experimental signs at Interstate 15 and Starr Avenue in southern Las Vegas, the location of a new highway interchange expected to open in mid-2019.
If the flashing beacons don’t stop a wrong-way driver, a camera will send an image of the vehicle to the regional traffic control center where workers can dispatch state police.
The news signs are also planned for an interchange at Kyle Canyon Road and U.S. Highway 95 that’s expected to open in northwest Las Vegas in late 2019.
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Illegal immigrants should be living in fear of being deported, the chief of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement said Tuesday, pushing back against a growing sentiment among Democrats on Capitol Hill and activists across the country who have complained about agents enforcing the laws on the books.
Thomas D. Homan, acting director at ICE, said anyone in the country without authorization can be arrested and those who have been ordered deported by judges must be removed if laws are to have meaning.
His comments marked a major shift for an agency that President Obama forbade from enforcing the law when it came to more than 9 million of the country’s estimated 11 million illegal immigrants. Unshackled from Mr. Obama’s strictures, agents have dramatically increased the number of arrests.
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Blantyre’s Glasgow Road has been closed this afternoon following a multi-vehicle accident.
Emergency services were called to the scene, near to the Parkville Hotel, at 3.40pm.
Police Scotland confirmed that three cars were involved in the incident.
It is understood the A724 Glasgow Road is currently closed in both directions, with diversions now in place.
A police spokesperson said: “We can confirm emergency services were called to the scene of a car crash on Glasgow Road, Blantyre today (Monday, March 19) at 3.40pm.”
One witness told the Advertiser: “The emergency services were at the scene very quickly and have closed off the road.
Another said: “I was in the line of traffic getting turned away. It looked like a bad accident.”
Further updates will be available in due course.
YEREVAN, APRIL 14, ARMENPRESS. Samantha Power, former US Ambassador to the United Nations, has joined the #keepthepromise promotion campaign of the Armenian Genocide movie ‘The Promise’.
“My name is Samantha power, and I vow to keep the promise to be an upstander for human rights”, she said in a video in Twitter.
World famous celebrities Elton John, Sylvester Stallone, Barbra Streisand, Kim Kardashian, Andre Agassi, Leonardo DiCaprio, Ryan Gosling, Cher, Dean Cain, Owen Wilson, Luol Deng and others have joined in promoting the film.
The Promise, staring Christian Bale and Oscar Isaac, tells the story of the Armenian Genocide at the outset of World War I.
The late Armenian American billionaire Kirk Kerkorian financed the production of the film.
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NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) -- When Christmas rolls around, Santa can get overwhelmed with all those kids. So, we decided to help him out, by passing along some Christmas wishes.
Liam's list is straight and to the point. He wants PRESENTS!
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EVERETT, Wash. (AP) — Boeing will issue hundreds of layoff notices to engineers in Washington state this week.
The Daily Herald reported Monday that a memo from the company’s vice president of engineering for Boeing Commercial Airplanes John Hamilton says the cuts are necessary to stay competitive.
Hamilton also said in the memo that more cuts in engineering could come later this year.
In just over the past year, Boeing Commercial Airplanes reduced its workforce by more than 9,000, mainly through buyouts and retirements.
At the end of March, the division employed nearly 74,200 people, down from over 83,000 at the end of 2015.
Toussaint had three carries for 14 yards in Pittsburgh's 27-24 overtime win against Cleveland on Sunday. He also caught both passes thrown to him for 24 yards.
Toussaint, who will continue to serve as a back-up to Le'Veon Bell and DeAngelo Williams heading in to the playoffs, finishes the regular season with 58 yards on 14 carries and three receptions for 33 yards.
CHARLESTON, SC (WAVY) – The Coast Guard says the person who reported about possible explosives on-board the Norfolk-based Maersk Memphis is in custody.
Last night, Coast Guard crews say they got a call about several containers on the ship that could be carrying explosives. Crews immediately closed the port and searched the ship. After several hours of searching, which included scanning the containers, authorities say they did not find anything.
The ship had recently been in port in Oman in the Middle East. It is scheduled to arrive in the Port of Hampton Roads later this month.
Versace's villa tells a story. The cast and crew explain the power of shooting in his actual Miami home.
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TRENTON, N.J. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first drug to slow kidney decline in patients with the most common inherited kidney disease.
Jynarque (jihn-AR'-kew), from Japan's Otsuka Pharmaceutical, was approved Tuesday for autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease.
The progressive genetic disorder is the fourth-leading cause of kidney failure. It causes fluid-filled cysts to develop in and damage kidneys.
The FDA rejected it in 2013 but approved it after the drugmaker did an additional study. That one-year study, involving 1,370 patients with advanced disease, found the drug on average slowed kidney function decline about 35 percent more than dummy pills.
Otsuka says the drug, also known as tolvaptan, will cost $13,041 per month without insurance.
Jynarque can cause serious, even fatal liver injury, excessive urination and other side effects.
Fewer people rolled through Saskatoon’s Exhibition grounds this year compared to last year, organizers say.
On Monday, crews worked to clean up following the annual event, which welcomed roughly 205,500 visitors in 2017.
READ MORE: Saskatoon considering PDAP claim after Tuesday’s severe storm
That figure is about 4,500 fewer attendees than in 2016, representing a two per cent decrease.
Organizers blame the slight downtick on a rainstorm on Aug. 8 and the tight economy.
Next year, the Saskatoon Ex will run from Aug. 7 to 12.
— With files from Global’s Joel Senick
The worlds might be fake, but these savings aren't!
This bundle on Amazon includes the HTC Vive, the Deluxe Audio Strap, and a $100 Amazon gift card all for $599. The HTC Vive alone is $599 at most retailers, including Best Buy and Amazon. So you're essentially getting the audio strap, which retails for $100 by itself, and the gift card for free.
The HTC Vive is one of the most popular virtual reality systems out there, and VR Heads has a great guide if you've never used one before. The games you play will track the movement of your headset and the controllers you hold, giving you a full body virtual reality experience.
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American singer and dancer Ciara, who is expected to put to bed soon, performed an energetic tribute to Whitney Houston over the weekend.
The 31-year-old marked the five-year anniversary of Houston’s death Saturday by lip-syncing and dancing to the late star’s hit song “I’m Every Woman” in a new video.
“#ImEveryWoman! It’s All In Me! Choreography by @galenlooks Filmed by @timmilgram,” she captioned the post.
#ImEveryWoman! It's All In Me! 💃🏽👨‍👩‍👧‍👦❤️ Choreography by @galenhooks Filmed by @timmilgram A post shared by Ciara (@ciara) on Feb 11, 2017 at 9:01am PST
Ciara’s video features cameos by her husband, NFL star Russell Wilson, and 2-year-old son, Future Zahir, whom she shares with ex-fiance Future.
Ciara and Wilson, a 28-year-old quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks, married in July after more than a year of dating. The couple announced in October that they’re expecting their first child.
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National Parks Week is April 15 to 23, and California is full of places to celebrate the stunning scenery, wildlife and history preserved by the National Park Service.
The Golden State features vast expanses of breath-taking park land, such as Death Valley, Yosemite and Joshua Tree national parks, and historic sites like Fort Point in the shadow of the Golden Gate Bridge. Each location has its own character, showcasing the dramatic topography and storied history of California.
Take a look at some of the National Parks in California and what they have to offer visitors. For a complete list of National Parks and Sites near you, click here: https://findyourpark.com/
President Trump condemned hate groups as 'repugnant to everything we hold dear as Americans,' but some say it's too little, too late.
Miley Cyrus week continues at The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon!
The 24-year-old Younger Now singer joined the late night TV host for an amusing skit called “NBD” on Thursday night’s episode (October 5) in New York City.
During the comedy segment, Jimmy plays Bravo TV host Casey alongside his guest Cassie (Cyrus) as the two talk about things that are, like, no big deal.
Together, the two hilariously one-upped each other with things that are totally NBD or OMG.
Watch the “NBD” skit with Miley and Jimmy below!
Ludacris was ready to throw down on Saturday night after a concertgoer interrupted his latest show in New Jersey.
The rapper was performing during the grand opening of the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino’s DAER Nightclub in Atlantic City. During his set, one of the attendees reportedly threw a plastic cup at Luda while he was on stage, which obviously caused an a abrupt intermission in his performance.
“‘Cause I’ma be real with you. This muthaf***in’ song called ‘Throw Dem Bows’ [‘Southern Hospitality’], that shit is real and I’ll come down there and whoop yo’ muthaf***in’ a**,” he yelled into the crowd, who cheered back at him. He then proceeded to ask who threw it before starting the song over again.
Check out the footage of Ludacris keeping it real with the disrespectful fan below
May 3 Fullshare Holdings Ltd:
* Entered into a strategic cooperation agreement with China Citic Bank Corporation Limited (Nanjing branch)
* Citic Bank agrees to provide to co with a comprehensive credit and financing limit of not less than RMB10 billion
* Pursuant to agreement Citic Bank & co will carry out cooperation in relation to provision of package, comprehensive financial services by Citic Bank Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Winning $25,000-a-year lottery ticket sold in North Dakota
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota officials say a winning lottery ticket in the state's Lucky for Life game was sold at a Hettinger store.
State lottery director Randy Miller says the ticket was drawn Monday night. The player with the winning ticket has the option of receiving $25,000 for 20 years or a lump sum cash payment of $350,000.
Miller says it is the fourth Lucky for Life winner since the game was launched in 2016. He says winners have 180 days from the date of the drawing to claim the prize.
The ticket was sold at Central Dakota Cooperative in Hettinger, which is located in southwestern North Dakota, 4 miles from the South Dakota border.
German jobless rate hits record low
BERLIN: Germany´s jobless numbers dropped more than expected in May, pushing down the unemployment rate to a record low, data showed on Wednesday, reflecting the robustness of a labour market that has become a key driver of a consumer-led upswing. The Federal Labour Office said the seasonally adjusted jobless total fell by 11,000 to 2.358 million. That compared with an expected drop of 10,000 forecast in a Reuters poll.
The unemployment rate fell to 5.2 percent in May, the Office said. That was the lowest since German reunification in 1990.
"Unemployment and underemployment have decreased again, employment within the scope of the social security system keeps rising and labour demand is still high," Labour Office head Detlef Scheele said in a statement.
The City of Albany says its new bus app will attract new customers to the transit system.
The app is called RouteShout 2.0. It allows passengers to see real time information such as their bus location.
The transit system is partnering with Albany State University. Now, students will be able to use the app as they move from ASU’s East Campus to the West Campus.
Transit Planner Tennasha Gresham said the app will help those who are new to the area.
“We want to make sure that when we have those special events and visitors here, they have what they need if they want to enjoy public transportation,” Gresham said.
You can download the app wherever you get your apps.
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April 10 Kraken Sonar Inc
* Kraken announces upsizing of previously announced private placement
* Kraken Sonar Inc - has increased size of previously announced non-brokered private placement of units of company from C$2 million to C$2.2 million
* Kraken Sonar Inc - under increased offering company may issue up to 11.9 million units Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
SANAA, Yemen (AP) - The U.N. envoy to Yemen has expressed optimism after meeting with the top leader of the Houthi rebels in a bid to end the country's devastating civil war.
In a statement issued before his departure from the rebel-held capital, Sanaa, Martin Griffiths said the rebels expressed a "strong desire for peace" and discussed "concrete ideas for achieving peace," without elaborating.
He said he may meet with President Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi in the southern city of Aden.
A Saudi-led coalition allied with Hadi's internationally recognized government has been at war with the Houthis since 2015, and previous peace efforts have failed.
The U.N. hopes to prevent a full-scale coalition assault on the port city of Hodeida, a vital lifeline for a country already teetering on the brink of famine.
Related Coverage Search for missing Glynn County woman continues
BRUNSWICK, Ga. (WSAV) — The Grand Jury of the Superior Court of Glynn County indicted John William Rosevelt on murder in connection to the disappearance Linda Mansfield.
Rosevelt was indicted for the following offenses:
Malice Murder
Aggravated Assault
Felony Murder
Concealing the Death of Another
Tampering with Evidence
Making a False Statement 2 counts
Terroristic Threats
The search continues for the body of Linda Mansfield, who was reported missing on May 23.
The investigation is being led by Inv. Jeff Williams of the Criminal Investigations Division.
Attributes: Glynn County Police Department
Ne-Yo Is The Proud New Owner Of $1.9 Million California Home
Shaffer is living a sweet life. The singer-songwriter and his wife, Crystal Renay, recently cut the check for this cozy $1.9 million home.
According to Realtor there’s custom oak wood floors and a wine cellar encased in floor-to-ceiling glass doors in addition to 5 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms.
This place is cleaner than Ne-Yo’s fresh baldie.
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March 31Shanghai Shyndec Pharmaceutical Co Ltd :
* Says its Datong-based wholly owned subsidiary received goods manufacture practice (GMP) certificate from Shanxi Food and Drug Administration
* Certificate issued to amoxicillin clavulanate potassium manufactured by the subsidiary and the valid period is until March 19, 2022
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Woman charged with hitting ex with vehicle at Jackson gas station
JACKSON, Tenn. — Police arrested a woman accused of hitting her ex-boyfriend with a vehicle at a gas station in east Jackson.
Bobbie Walker appeared Monday in Jackson City Court on an aggravated domestic assault charge.
Walker is accused of sticking her ex-boyfriend with a knife Friday at a gas station on East Chester Street, according to court documents.
“He had a minor break in the skin,” Jackson City Court Judge Blake Anderson said.
Police said Walker is also accused of hitting the man with her vehicle. “Video surveillance showed Walker actively pursuing Mitchell through the parking lot,” Anderson said.
Walker is currently free on bond. She is scheduled to return to court at 1:30 p.m. April 16.
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Little Big Town‘s new single, “Happy People,” isn’t the only happy tune to make the country singles chart. In 1972, Donna Fargo scored at #1 country hit and a #11 pop hit with this song about a female American who was simply elated about her relationship. Can you name it? ANSWER: “The Happiest Girl in the Whole U.S.A.”
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd :
* TEVA ANNOUNCES EXCLUSIVE LAUNCH OF GENERIC VIAGRA® TABLETS IN THE UNITED STATES
* TEVA PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LTD - ‍EXCLUSIVE LAUNCH OF ITS GENERIC VIAGRA TABLETS IN U.S​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
April 13 Rapier Gold Inc:
* Rapier Gold provides corporate update and announces financing
* Non-Brokered private placement of 10 million units at a price of $0.10 per unit for aggregate proceeds of $1 million
* Proceeds from offering will be used for advancement of Pen Gold project
* Appointment of Alec Peck as company's Chief Financial Officer Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Investing.com – The dollar fell against a basket of major currencies weighed by a sharp rise in sterling as the UK and EU reportedly reached an agreement on a post-Brexit transition period and the Irish Border. The U.S. dollar index, which measures the …
March 31 11 Bit Studios SA:
* Reported on Thursday FY revenue ​of 27.0 million zlotys ($6.84 million) versus 23.2 million zlotys a year ago
* FY net profit was 12.9 million zlotys versus 11.6 million zlotys a year ago
* The group's results were impacted by 11 Bit Studios SA which in 2016 continued to monetize 'This War of Mine' game
* In 2016 the company invested 5.4 million zlotys in the production of new games, almost twice as much as in 2015
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MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) — February is Heart Health Month.
More than 22,000 Americans die of heart disease everyday. That’s one death every 39 seconds.
A mother, Angela Jones, joined News 2’s Octavia Mitchell on News 2 Midday to talk about her son’s experience with chronic heart disease.
 Rainfall in central and eastern Kansas is greening pastures and helping winter wheat, but is delaying corn planting. Most western counties remain dry.
That is the latest assessment Monday from The National Agricultural Statistics Service of crop progress in Kansas.
The agency rated the state's winter wheat crop as 6 percent excellent, 45 percent good and 33 percent fair. About 16 percent is in poor to very poor condition. About 9 percent of the wheat has now headed.
Kansas farmers have planted just 9 percent of their corn crop. That is well behind the 32 percent that was in the ground by this time a year ago. It is also behind the 18 percent average.
Livestock producers are now 91 percent finished with calving and 96 percent done with lambing.
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An ordinance that would raise water rates for seafood processors by 35 percent annually over the next three years is in front of the Ketchikan City Council on Thursday. The three processors in the city are EC Phillips, Trident Seafoods and Alaska General Seafoods.
Start the conversation, or Read more at KRBD-FM Ketchikan.
May 30 (Reuters) - Consumer Reports said on Wednesday it now recommends Tesla Inc’s Model 3, after the influential U.S. magazine’s testers found that a recent over-the-air update improved the car’s braking distance by nearly 20 feet.
An initial review by the magazine a week back said that despite many positives, Model 3 had “big flaws,” including braking slower than a full-sized pickup truck. (Reporting by Sonam Rai in Bengaluru; Editing by Maju Samuel)
Enterococci become clinically important especially in immune compromised patients and important causes of nosocomial infections. Data on the prevalence, antimicrobial susceptibility patterns and associated factors of enterococci are scarce in Ethiopia.
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Boston United's youngsters saw their interest in the FA Youth Cup ended with a 3-1 defeat at Tamworth last night.
Ryan Pratt - who scored a hat-trick in the previous round's 4-0 success at Greeley - gave the under 19s a 31st-minute lead.
But a minute later the hosts were level through Bobby Robinson in this second qualifying round fixture.
Kyle Hayden made it 2-1 to the Lambs on the stroke of half-time and completed the scoring with five minutes to go.
A ceremony was held Thursday for a new electrical vehicle charging station in Forsyth, located in a parking lot next to the police station on South Kimball Street. City of Forsyth Special to The Telegraph
NEW YORK, March 29 The benchmark S&P 500 eked out a gain on Wednesday in low trading volume as strength in the energy and consumer sectors offset declines in financial shares and investors began looking ahead to first-quarter earnings season.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 42.18 points, or 0.2 percent, to 20,659.32, the S&P 500 gained 2.56 points, or 0.11 percent, to 2,361.13 and the Nasdaq Composite added 22.41 points, or 0.38 percent, to 5,897.55.
(Reporting by Rodrigo Campos; Editing by Nick Zieminski)
New England Patriots star Rob Gronkowski's race horse has been withdrawn from the Kentucky Derby after developing a fever, the three-year-old's owners said Tuesday.
Larger-than-life tight end Gronkowski had announced earlier this month that the horse -- "Gronkowski" -- would run at Churchill Downs.
However the horse's ownership group Phoenix Thoroughbreds said Tuesday that a sudden illness over the weekend meant he would not be fit to race.
"It's unfortunate Gronkowski the horse will not be able to race in the upcoming Kentucky Derby due to an illness," Gronkowski wrote on Twitter.
"I fully support what is best for the horse. I know he will come back strong and healthy and I am excited to see him race again very soon."
Phoenix Thoroughbreds said Gronkowski was responding well to antibiotics.
"He can't make the long journey to Louisville but is doing well," the ownership group said.
Gronkowski was undefeated in three races this year. This year's Kentucky Derby takes place on May 5.
From the moment that Eric Dier’s penalty hit the Colombia net at 11.52pm Moscow time on Tuesday, there remained realistically only two full training days before England’s young players face the next game of their lives in the World Cup quarter-finals.
Preparing to beat Sweden on Saturday will encompass very different challenges to those presented by Colombia, from set-pieces and build-up play to where Jordan Pickford can expect the Swedes to put their penalties - if it comes to that. The Everton goalkeeper was so well-prepared for the South Americans he declared after the match that only Radamel Falcao had changed his usual approach.
Gareth Southgate and Steve Holland knew that reaching the quarter-finals...
CHICAGO — Four Greenpeace activists accused of unfurling a banner from Trump Tower in Chicago last month to protest the president’s stance on global warming have pleaded not guilty to felony charges.
The Cook County State’s Attorney’s office says the four entered the pleas Friday to two counts each of felony criminal damage to property.
The massive banner was emblazoned with the environmental group’s name and the words “resist” and “defend.” The word “defend” covered a picture of the Earth.
Greenpeace USA has called the charges “grossly inflated” and an attempt “to chill lawful protest.” The protest took place on July 7.
The case is next due in court Sept. 22.
YouTube says it has started flagging videos provided by news outlets that receive government backing. The move is part of a commitment that its parent company, Google, made last year when it was hauled before congressional investigators looking into Russian tampering with the U.S. electorate.
In particular, Google faced numerous questions about RT. The service formerly known as Russia Today used to be a preferred partner, giving it preferential access to advertising even though it is funded by the Russian government. Russian operatives generated thousands of Twitter accounts and lured Facebook users to pages that were purported to represent regular Americans.
In the U.S., these new notices will appear right below the video in question. Some RT videos posted to YouTube Friday had not been flagged.
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News Analysis By Glenn Ellis
(TriceEdneyWire.com) – Racism has historically had a significant, negative impact on the health care of Blacks and other people of color in the United States. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) is truly the first time that African-Americans have, collectively, had significant access to health care. It is noteworthy that America’s first African-American president is chiefly responsible for this access.
Improved access to care; Medicaid expansion; prevention medicine; and lifting of barriers for pre-existing conditions, are all aspects of the ACA that have been of great benefit to Blacks. But there is a thick air of uncertainty on the horizon.
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(AP) – President Donald Trump is poised to seek a trade investigation of China for the alleged theft of American technology and intellectual property. Trump is expected to sign an executive order Monday asking his trade office to consider the probe. That step won’t be a surprise to Beijing, and it comes as Trump seeks China’s help in dealing with North Korea. There’s no deadline for deciding if an investigation is necessary. An investigation could easily last a year. Trump wants officials to look at Chinese practices that force American companies to share intellectual property in order to gain access to the world’s second-largest economy. Many U.S. businesses must create joint ventures with Chinese companies and turn over valuable technology assets, a practice that Washington says stifles U.S. economic growth.
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Everything’s bigger in Texas, including the drama!
Real Housewives of Dallas is back for a second season with more scandals and betrayals than ever before. Brandi Redmond opened up to starmagazine.com exclusively about the most explosive fights to come and her troubled marriage with Bryan Redmond.
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The Real Housewives of Dallas premieres on Monday, Aug. 14 at 10 p.m. on Bravo.
Kindness: Glenna Aberle
When I think of people who have shown kindness to my family, the list is a long one. We have been blessed by so many, and try every day to do a better job of sharing that kindness with others in turn. I want to share about one person who I believe truly embodies the spirit of kindness.
Glenna Aberle came into our home after answering an advertisement for a babysitter for our new baby. She won my heart in less than five minutes, and I have been thankful for her ever since. She came into our home and cared for our first two children. She was always patient, nurturing and kind, and I came to value not only her care of my children but also her friendship. Even after retiring from being our sitter, Glenna has remained a treasured part of our lives and also has become special to our third child. Though not a member of our family by blood, we consider her to be a part of our family just the same.
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Jill Kissinger, Campus Director at National American University, joined New Mexico Living to explain the NAU Advantage and how it helps you save time and money.
NAU is implementing a new program with tiered tuition where the more classes you take in each term the lower each credit costs. This, in turn, saves students money while they attend full-time.
There are multiple classes and degrees available through NAU and with two Albuquerque campuses. Spring Classes begin March 9, so there is still time to register and the Nursing Clinical Core starts in March as well. For more information, visit the campus of your choice in person or online.
Brought to you by: New Mexico Living, segment paid by National American University
× St. Louis counseling efforts seeks to stop violence before it happens
ST. LOUIS (AP) _ Volunteer counselors in north St. Louis are taking on a daunting mission: Preventing violent conflicts in the most dangerous part of the city.
St. Louis Public Radio reports that the nonprofit Better Family Life is behind the effort, establishing a hotline for residents to report potential conflicts. Counselors gather in New Northside Missionary Baptist Church and three other churches on Tuesday nights, hosting drop-in hours for those on the edge of violence.
James Clark of Better Family Life says that counselors conducted 13 de-escalation sessions from early December through Christmas.
The program has no funding but organizers hope to attract donors.
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Information from: KWMU-FM, http://www.kwmu.org
“Christopher Steele, the former British intelligence operative who authored a 35-page dossier alleging that the Trump campaign colluded with Russia, has been in talks with the Senate Intelligence Committee about speaking to its leaders,” three sources familiar with the situation told NBC News.
Portuguese men of war are hitting SC beaches. Here's what you need to know. Sullivan's Island, South Carolina, is warning tourists ahead of the Memorial Day weekend to be on the lookout for Portuguese man-of-war and men-of-war. Several have been seen on the community's popular beaches. Ashley Jean Reese Tybee Island Marine Science Center ×
crossOrigin="anonymous" SHARE COPY LINK Sullivan's Island, South Carolina, is warning tourists ahead of the Memorial Day weekend to be on the lookout for Portuguese man-of-war and men-of-war. Several have been seen on the community's popular beaches. Ashley Jean Reese Tybee Island Marine Science Center
A 17-year old male from Spain was found dead at the bottom of the sea at St Peter's Pool, Delimara, at around 7:20am this morning.
The teen was reported missing yesterday afternoon, triggering a police search which continued early this morning.
His lifeless body was discovered at the bottom of the sea by the Armed Forces of Malta, police said.
The Civil Protection Department was also involved in the search for the missing teen.
The Spanish Ambassador to Malta was also present on site.
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Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has advised to the Election Commission to hold provincial and federal parliament’s elections together to save money and time.
The Election Commission, however, said that holding two elections at once can be possible only if the electoral voting system is introduced. The Election Commission is saying that it is impossible to print ballot papers for the two elections if the elections are held together.
The Election Commission has asked Deuba to declare election date by 17 August for the election of the federal parliament.
KNOXVILLE (WATE) – Wednesday marks the first day in University of Tennessee Chancellor Beverly Davenport’s term. She is the eighth chancellor in the university’s history.
Davenport comes to the University of Tennessee from the University of Cincinnati, where she was interim president. Before that, she served as senior vice president for academic affairs and provost for three years at the university.
She will replace Chancellor Jimmy Cheek on March 1. She will become not only the university’s first female chancellor but also the highest-paid chancellor in the University of Tennessee Knoxville’s history.
Davenport’s base salary is $585,000 annually, along with up to $95,000 in additional compensation. She will also be eligible for bonuses beginning July 1, 2017.
Enviros Urge DC Judge Not To Toss EPA Effluent Rule Suit
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 1:44 PM EDT) -- Environmentalists on Thursday asked a D.C. federal judge not to toss their suit challenging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's postponement of toxicity limits for power plant wastewater and also requested that they be allowed to amend their complaint.
The groups asked the court to deny the EPA’s motion to dismiss their May complaint that said the EPA failed to make the findings required for a stay of the effluent limitations guidelines and standards rule for power plants while it reconsidered them. They hit back at the...
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Event time: 8pm
Brian Wilson
presents Pet Sounds:
The Final Performances
with special guests Al Jardine and Blondie Chaplin
Wednesday, April 19
Doors Open at 7PM / Show 8PM
The Riverside Theater
Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of arguably the greatest album of all time, Pet Sounds , Brian Wilson will perform the album in its entirety ONE LAST TIME for Milwaukee this Spring. Former bandmates Al Jardine and Blondie Chaplin will join Mr. Wilson on stage to play the iconic album along with other hits and favorites from the entire Beach Boys catalog.
The closure will allow road crews to fix a bump on the northbound approach to the railroad tracks. Southbound traffic will not be affected.
According to Mt. Juliet police Capt. Tyler Chandler, detour routes will be in place, and officers will be on hand to watch the traffic situation. Motorists traveling north on Mt. Juliet Road are encouraged to avoid the railroad track crossing by detouring down Industrial Drive, Clemmons Road or Golden Bear Gateway.
There was a shooting Wednesday night in Over-The-Rhine.
It happened shortly before 10 p.m. Officials said one person was shot.
Green and Race streets, as well as the streetcar, were shut down after the incident.
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© REUTERS/ RONEN ZVULUN Israeli Police to Question Prime Minister on Graft Suspicions
PRAGUE (Sputnik) — Netanyahu is to be questioned on suspicion of having accepted valuable gifts from businessmen, both Israeli and foreign.
Other media outlets said that some of the gifts were given to the members of the prime minister's family.
Last week, local media reported that Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit approved a full criminal investigation against Netanyahu. The Israeli prime minister has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing.
On December 30, 2016, Netanyahu said the accusations were "baseless," adding that the investigation would "come to nothing."
DAVIE, Fla. (AP) — Miami Dolphins guard Jermon Bushrod has been ruled out of Monday night’s game against New England because of a foot injury that has sidelined him since Week 11.
Backup quarterback Matt Moore (foot) and running back Damien Williams (shoulder) were also ruled out Saturday, as expected. Cornerback Cordrea Tankersley (ankle and shoulder) is doubtful.
Coach Adam Gase said he anticipates Bushrod will be able to play again this season.
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Ellen DeGeneres known for her humor, loving spirit and giving personality is also known for the array of talent she brings on her show. Today’s guest, a 12 year old boy from Wales is taking the world by surprise.
Reuben de Maid took to the stage to perform Jennifer Holliday’s “And I’m Telling You I’m Not Going” hit. His stunning performance is sure to leave you stunned!
At the end of his jaw-dropping performance he sits down for Q&A with Ellen in which we learn, he’s been singing since he could talk. And although his voice is to die for, his true passion is make-up. Doing his own make-up and putting most others to shame!
Enough talking… just watch!
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grooving this morning! music -- & and, clap! indiana state university hosted the summer camp. today's class was based around singing and performing at the same time. instructors picked a couple of fun 'pop' songs. then -- the students learned some movements to go along with them. "it's a lot of fun for the kids. they all enjoy dancing. it's a lot of fun for us. as a future music educator, it's nice to get in front of kids and teach them stuff like that." today's class was part of a bigger picture for the summer. we'll explain how kids are getting a new view on art... coming up at 6. [e3]tease 4 (school shooting)-vo a suspect remains at large after an overnight break-in at
The Susquehanna Orchid Society hosts the 34th annual orchid show and sale in the Milton & Catherine Hershey Conservatory at the Hershey Gardens this weekend.
Over 1,000 orchids from dozens of orchid varieties are on exhibit through Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The exhibit and sale is included in admission to Hershey Gardens.
This year's show features rare species and unique hybrids, including Cattleyas, Dendrobriums, Vandas, Oncidiums and Phragmipediums.
The show includes orchids from Pennsylvania, Maryland and Delaware societies.
For additional information visit the Susquehanna Orchid Society website.
Hershey Gardens is located at 170 Hotel Road, Hershey, Pa. For ticketing information, hours of operation and a complete listing of activities, please visit HersheyGardens.org
Minnesota Lottery officials announced on New Year's Day that thousands of Minnesota Millionaire Raffle players are woke up on Sunday to discover that they are starting the new year with a win. Officials said Sunday Raffle sales have generated over $27 million for Minnesota.
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LOST DOG-Pepe is missing area of 19th and Howe.
LOST DOG-Pepe is missing in the area of 19th and Howe Street. He is a male Chihuahua, not neutered. The owner stated that “he’s been missing for almost a month (May 25th), we have contacted the human society every single day but they still don’t have any information about where he could be I drive around every single day trying to find him and no luck”. If seen or found please contact 262-744-1604.
CULLODEN, WV (WOWK) - Sheriff Chuck Zerkle with Cabell County Sheriff's Department said crews are responding to a domestic shooting in Culloden, WV.
The incident occurred in the Benedict Road area around 1:20 p.m.
Officials said a 5-year-old girl and her mother are dead, and a 7-old-boy was transported to a nearby hospital and is in grave condition.
The Cabell County Sheriff's Department and West Virginia State Police are responding.
We have a crew at the scene and will continue to update this story as more information becomes available.
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Idaho lawmakers OK adult scholarship bill
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A proposal that would funnel a portion of Idaho's scholarship fund to help adults finish their undergraduate degrees is headed to the governor's desk for consideration.
House members narrowly approved advancing the legislation on Monday after lengthy debate.
This is the third year that Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter has pushed for the proposal. It's previously faced resistance from some members who said the state should be helping younger students and not funding handouts to adults.
According to the bill, 20 percent of the state's scholarship fund would be awarded to adult students who already have some college credits looking to finish their degree or certificate.
Budget writers increased the scholarship fund from $10 million to $13.5 million this year.
The proposal had already cleared the Senate earlier this year. It now awaits Otter's signature.
WAGONER COUNTY -- Officials are investigating after a former Wagoner County assistant district attorney was arrested earlier this month.
According to court documents, Eric Jordan, 48, was found drunk Feb. 3 after getting involved in an injury crash on 713 Road and 337 Court in Wagoner County.
Oklahoma Highway Patrol troopers said Jordan was extremely unsteady on his feet and had a very strong odor of alcohol.
Jordan was placed under custodial arrest for driving under the influence.
Jordan was the Wagoner County assistant district attorney before in the incident, but has since been let go.
The Wagoner County District Attorney's Office has recused themselves from the investigation.
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49ers receiver Marquise Goodwin is officially listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Colts after progressing through the concussion protocol and practicing this week.
Goodwin went through a contact test Friday and is expected to be reevaluated Saturday before he can be cleared to play. He left last week’s game against the Arizona after playing nine snaps.
“He (practiced) all week so I’d be surprised if he wasn’t ready to go on Sunday,” Kyle Shanahan said of Goodwin.
Linebacker Reuben Foster (high ankle sprain) and safety Eric Reid (knee) have been ruled out, as expected. Same for linebacker Dekoda Watson (groin) and safety Adrian Colbert (hamstring).
Colbert and Watson are two of the team’s best special teams player. They could be replaced by rookies Ahkello Witherspoon and Pita Taumoepenu, who have been inactive for the first four games of the season.
Here’s the Colts injury report:
'Men in America': Former 'Dirty Jobs' host gives his perspective on the effect of unemployment on men in the U.S. and why he believes work is not seen as a virtue in today's society. #Tucker
CLAY COUNTY, Ind. (WTHI) - The Clay County Youth Food Program needs your help to keep serving meals.
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The program says Terre Haute Catholic Charities can no longer help feed kids this summer, and it has yet to offer anything for the upcoming school year.
The program serves close to 800 kids weekly.
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If you'd like to help, you can donate your time to pack and deliver meals, as well as money and food.
To see where and how you can help, call the Clay County YMCA at 812-442-6761.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The Legislative Black Caucus says Gov. Robert Bentley is breaking state election law by waiting until 2018 to hold the election to fill Jeff Session’s former Senate seat.
In a press conference Tuesday, Rep. Chris England says he believes the law is clear that a special election should be called this year instead of waiting until the 2018 regular statewide election as Bentley plans.
The governor appoints an interim appointment until an election to fill the seat for the remainder of the term.
The century-old law on Senate vacancies says that elections shall be called “forthwith.” However, it doesn’t specify a timeframe beyond that.
England said “forthwith” means immediately to most people.
Bentley last week appointed Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange to the seat vacated when Sessions became U.S. attorney general.
Story highlights Kemi Adetiba is one of Nigeria's top filmmakers
Her first film was the highest grossing in Nigerian history
Lagos (CNN) The art of telling a great story is timeless, and film director and producer Kemi Adetiba is drawing on her skills to make magic behind the camera.
"Everything I do I have dreams about it... I get a barrage of pictures coming into my head," Adetiba told CNN.
Her work has been seen across the world and it all started from her childhood, where she spent some time in front of the camera appearing in commercials.
"I was always a very creative kid. My first love was definitely in the creative [industry] and it was cultivated by my parents because they were also very creative," she said.
That creativity led her to a successful career in radio and television. But there was an urge for more and Adebita decided to diversify her talents.
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A New York man was arrested on burglary charges after police say he was breaking into cars early Friday morning.
Police said around 4:30 a.m. Friday they responded to a report on Woodside Avenue that someone was breaking into a resident’s car. The homeowner confronted the suspect, who fled on foot, police said.
Officers searched the area and eventually spotted a suspect in a driveway. The suspect ran from police, but he was eventually located hiding in a common laundry area at 35 Kings Highway North.
According to police, officers also found a backpack in the area full of what appeared to be items stole from motor vehicles. The items were later linked to another vehicle burglary in the area.
The suspect, identified as 32-year-old Darius McCallop, was arrested and faces charges including burglary, criminal mischief, interfering with an officer, and larceny. He was also wanted on an extraditable violation of parole warrant out of New York City, police said.
Breaking down the position battles
Mike Maccagnan wanted to make his Jets roster more competitive. This, the general manager said, was the main reason for his offseason roster purge. His hope was to have several young players step up, fight for the roster spots vacated by released veterans, and earn their way onto the team.
The Jets, more so than in years past, have quite a few position battles playing out in training camp. Things were taken to the next level in Saturday night's preseason victory over the Titans.
Are any players starting to separate themselves? Increasing their odds of making the final 53? Let's take a look.
Theresa May has said she could not bear to watch the penalty shootout that saw England progress to the World Cup quarter-finals. The Prime Minister found the tension too much as Gareth Southgate’s team’s tie with Colombia came down to the spot-kick finale. A Downing Street source said Mrs May watched some of the match but added: “She actually said earlier she struggles to watch penalties because it’s a nerve-wracking time.”
England players celebrate in Moscow Credit: Tim Goode/PA
At Prime Minister’s Questions Mrs May praised the Three Lions for their “very rare and welcome” penalty shootout victory in Moscow. The team triumphed 4-3 from the spot, after the tie finished 1-1 following extra time, to secure their first World Cup win on penalties. England now face Sweden in the quarter-finals on Saturday. Meanwhile, Jeremy Corbyn wants the whole UK to get a day off if England win the World Cup in Russia.
Football fan Jeremy Corbyn Credit: Nigel French/PA
Robinson went off for 19 points (7-9 FG, 5-6 3Pt), four rebounds, two assists and one steal across 19 minutes during Tuesday's 89-74 summer league win over the Lakers.
After a forgettable three-point debut Monday, Robinson caught fire in Tuesday's contest, knocking down a ridiculous 77.8 percent of his field goal attempts and 83.3 percent of his deep balls. The undrafted rookie out of Michigan finished his collegiate career shooting 41.9 percent from deep, so if he can stay consistent throughout summer league and earn a training camp invite, he's got the tools to potentially find his niche in the NBA. Robinson has great size for the wing positions, but will have to prove he can be a two-way player.
Choo is out of the lineup Monday against the Tigers.
Choo's absence from the lineup for a second straight game comes as a major surprise, especially with a right-hander (Michael Fulmer) starting for the opposition and the 35-year-old sporting a .409 on-base percentage in August. The fact that Choo was able to make a pinch-hitting appearance in Sunday's series finale against the Astros would seemingly indicate he's not dealing with an injury, but the back-to-back benchings won't prevent fantasy owners from speculating about his health. Delino DeShields will earn another start and lead off for the Rangers while Choo sits Monday.
WASHINGTON — The Justice Department is asking a judge to dismiss a lawsuit by Donald Trump’s former presidential campaign chairman.
Paul Manafort was indicted in October in special counsel Robert Mueller’s (MUHL’-urs) Russia investigation. A suit Manafort filed last month challenges the scope of Mueller’s appointment and authority.
The government says in a court filing Friday that a judge should throw out that suit.
Justice Department lawyers say federal courts are prohibited from interfering with ongoing criminal prosecutions — and that Mueller’s been operating properly and not exceeded his authority.
The department says if Manafort believes he’s being unfairly prosecuted, then he can file a motion in his criminal case to seek to have it dismissed.
Manafort is one of four people charged so far in Mueller’s investigation.
HAMBURG TOWNSHIP, MI - A 28-year-old man was killed after his vehicle struck a tree late Thursday, March 15 in Hamburg Township, police said.
The man has been identified as Ian Wright of Hamburg Township, according to Deputy Chief Dariusz Nisenbaum.
Authorities were dispatched about 11:52 p.m. Thursday for a report of a single-vehicle crash on Hamburg Road north of M-36, police said in a news release.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a white 2018 Mercedes Benz that had left the roadway and struck a tree, police said.
After investigating, authorities believe Wright was driving southbound on Hamburg Road and left the roadway near Athlon Drive before striking a tree, police say.
The Hamburg Township Police Department and the Livingston County Sheriff's Office were investigating.
Anyone with information on the crash is asked to contact Wallace at 810-222-1179 or at twallace@hamburg.mi.us.
The Hamburg Township Fire Department and Livingston County EMS personnel assisted at the scene of the incident.
FILE - In this Sept. 25, 1995, file photo, cult leader Shoko Asahara, center, sits in a police van following an interrogation in Tokyo. Thirteen Japanese cult members may be sent to the gallows any day now for a deadly 1995 gas attack on the Tokyo subway system and other crimes. Or they might not. Such is the secrecy that surrounds Japan’s death penalty system. Tuesday, March 20, 2018, marks 23 years since members of the Aum Shinrikyo cult punctured plastic bags to release sarin nerve gas inside subway cars, sickening thousands and killing 13. Cult leader Shoko Asahara and a dozen followers have been sentenced to death for that and other crimes that killed 27 in all. Kyodo News via AP, File)
March 31 Digital Arts Inc:
* Says it will set up a wholly owned subsidiary with capital of 6 bln dong on July 1
* Says the new subsidiary will be engaged in development of internet security related software
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Congressional candidate Ricardo 'Rico' Franco speaks in front of Andrew Janz, another candidate, at a forum in February. JUAN ESPARZA LOERA jesparza@vidaenelvalle.com
Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Monday accused the Modi government of causing over Rs 40,000 crore loss to the exchequer in the purchase of Rafale fighter jets from France.In a tweet, Mr Gandhi also referred to Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's reported remarks that there was no point of talking about "our price" and "your price" when fighter planes were not bought during the term of the Congress-led UPA government."The UPA negotiates the RAFALE down to 526 Cr. per plane. But Modi ji pays 1,670 Cr. instead. Loss to exchequer, over 40,000 Cr. RM's response? We paid 'our' price. Who cares about 'their' price? Answer: The PEOPLE care," Rahul Gandhi tweeted.The Congress has been long alleging that the deal for 36 Rafale fighter planes with the French government was finalised by the government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a higher price than the previous deal for 126 medium multi-role combat aircraft negotiated by the UPA government.
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SEATTLE (AP) - The CIA has turned over 139 documents to settle a lawsuit brought by the University of Washington’s Center for Human Rights.
The Seattle Times reports that the university’s researchers have been looking into alleged abuses by U.S.-backed troops during El Salvador’s civil war, which lasted from 1980 until 1991. They sued when the agency failed to turn over documents they sought under the Freedom of Information Act.
The settlement, reached last week in U.S. District Court in Seattle, brought the release of documents related to former El Salvadoran Col. Sigifredo Ochoa Pérez and his potential ties to the U.S. Some of the documents were formerly designated top secret, and some have never before been seen outside the agency.
The Center for Human Rights’ director, Angelina Snodgrass Godoy, said she was pleased with the settlement.
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Anthem is countering Cigna a day after its smaller rival sued to terminate a $48 billion buyout agreement.
Anthem on Wednesday sought a restraining order to block that maneuver and force it to comply with the deal, which has already been blocked by a federal judge.
The rapid-fire consolidation in the health care industry appears to be hitting a wall. On Tuesday, Aetna said it was abandoning its $34 billion acquisition of Humana. That was followed by the Cigna lawsuit.
Both deals drew in the Justice Department and separate federal courts ruled the deals could hurt consumers.
Cigna Corp. is seeking a $1.85 billion termination fee from Anthem and more than $13 billion in damages.
Anthem Inc. said Wednesday that Cigna doesn’t have a right to terminate the agreement.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) - The U.S. Department of Labor says a contractor for projects at federal buildings in Kentucky and West Virginia has paid more than $213,000 in back wages to seven employees.
The Labor Department says in a news release B&F Contracting Inc. made the payments to resolve violations of federal law.
The statement says an investigation found the contractor paid employees less than the required prevailing wage and failed to provide required fringe benefits and maintain required payroll records. One employee also did not receive overtime pay.
The company agreed to hire an accountant to oversee its compliance with the law and to provide copies of payroll and work time records.
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× Canada glacier melt rerouted in rare case of ‘river piracy’
WASHINGTON (AP) _ Scientists have witnessed the first modern case of what they call “river piracy” and they blame global warming.
Most of the water gushing from a glacier in northwest Canada last year suddenly switched from one river to another.
That changed the Slims River from a deep, raging river to something so shallow that it barely was above a scientist’s high top sneakers at midstream. It also means the water from the glacier ends up in the Pacific Ocean instead of the Arctic’s Bering Sea.
Study chief author Dan Shugar of the University of Washington Tacoma saidit seemed to happen in about one day last May. A canyon formed at the end of the glacier, rerouting the water to another river.
The study is published in Monday’s journal Nature Geoscience.
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Philadelphia 76ers superstar center Joel Embiid said during an interview with NBA.com's David Aldridge that he still talks to former general manager Sam Hinkie and feels responsible for Hinkie's departure from the team in 2016.
"Yeah, we text sometimes. We talk to each other sometimes," Embiid noted. "I mean, that’s the guy that drafted me, and he made sure he put everything in place so I could get healthy. And I got healthy and I got back on the court. And I feel like he basically kind of lost his job because of me, because I missed two years. So I feel like I owe him a lot. Yeah, we talk. We talk sometimes."
This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.
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The Illinois man who shot a Republican congressman and several other people Wednesday while they practiced baseball outside the nation's capital had a number of run-ins with police in recent years, including arrests for battery, resisting arrest and drunken driving.
St. Louis Federal Reserve President James Bullard speaks at a public lecture on ''Slow Normalization or No Normalization'' in Singapore May 26, 2016. REUTERS/Edgar Su/File Photo
NEW YORK The Federal Reserve does not need to be "preemptive" with its interest-rate hikes since inflation is "tame," one of the central banks most dovish rate-setters said on Friday.
St. Louis Fed President James Bullard, addressing a students' conference in New York, said he could back perhaps one more rate hike this year, but added: "This is not an environment that data is screaming at the Fed that it has to move."
(Reporting by Jonathan Spicer)
RAWALPINDI, Oct 6 (APP): Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Qamar Javed Bajwa
Friday visited Pakistan Military Academy Kalul, Abbottabad.
He was briefed on various functional aspects of the academy for grooming
and professional upbringing of the cadets, said a statement issued here by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
Talking to the faculty, the Army chief appreciated exceptionally high
standards of the premier army institution and its efforts for grooming young cadets to take on challenges of future battlefield, lead men from the front and be good citizens of Pakistan with the drive, acumen and outlook to contribute to both their institution and the country.
Earlier, on arrival the COAS was received by Commandant PMA Maj Gen
Abdullah Dogar.
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Aircraft Carrier Alliance video shows the departure of HMS Queen Elizabeth from Invergordon in Scotland - the first stage of her journey to Portsmouth.
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The Royal Navy's new aircraft carrier this afternoon passed along the coast of Northern Ireland as she headed south for her first arrival in her home city, expected later this week.
WASHINGTON, United States (AP) — A federal judge has ruled against the Trump administration's decision to end a programme protecting some young immigrants from deportation.
US District Judge John D Bates in Washington says the Department of Homeland Security's decision to rescind the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals programme "was unlawful and must be set aside."
Bates is giving DHS 90 days to "better explain its view" that DACA is unlawful. After that, he says, DHS "must accept and process new as well as renewal DACA applications."
DACA temporarily shielded from deportation so-called Dreamers — immigrants brought illegally to the US as children. President Donald Trump announced last year that he would end the program.
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Goldust & Booker T Reunite At RAW (Video), Aiden English Teases Project, WWE Stock
– As noted, WWE Hall of Famer Booker T will be replacing David Otunga on RAW commentary for the next six weeks as Otunga is off filming a movie. Above is video from today’s RAW with Booker talking about his return to the announce table. He’s interrupted by one of his former partners – Goldust. They joke about one last ride for “BookDust” before Booker noted that he’s more serious this time.
– WWE stock was up 1.73% today, closing at $21.75 per share. Today’s high was $21.76 and the low was $21.45.
– It appears Aiden English is working on a new project as he tweeted the following teaser today before RAW:
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — The United States Forest Service says motorists traveling through the Nantahala and Pisgah national forests should watch for snow- and ice-covered roads.
A news release from the forest service says although temperatures have risen above freezing eliminating snow from most paved streets, the national forest roads are mostly unpaved and unplowed. Officials say while gates may be open, drivers should not assume that roads are safe for travel.
The forest service also said it may be several days before forest staff is able to safely assess road conditions. Also, motorists are advised that snow and ice could create fallen trees and limbs that could block roads. Also, the freeze-thaw cycle can loosen rocks which can roll onto roads.
FOREST CITY, Iowa – A California man is facing drug charges in Winnebago County.
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19-year-old Carlos Antonio Guizar Lopez of Wasco, CA is accused of possession of marijuana with intent to deliver and failure to affix a drug tax stamp.
Law enforcement was called to the Mills Motel in Lake Mills on January 19 for someone refusing to leave their room. When police arrived at the motel, they say Lopez came to the door and the smell of marijuana could be detected. Lopez was arrested and a Forest City K9 dog was brought into check Lopez’ suitcase. The dog indicated drugs were inside and law enforcement says a search found a total of about 13 ounces of marijuana in eight separate bags.
Lopez has entered a not guilty plea and his trial is set for March 28 in Winnebago County District Court.
Wine Tasting - Wines from Spain
Join us Saturday, January 6th, from 1-4pm at the Cellar on 10th, located in the Astoria Underground at the corner of 10th & Marine Drive in Downtown Astoria, for wine tasting featuring Fun Wines from Spain. We will be pouring a variety of wines from the many different regions in Spain. Come learn all about how these outstanding Spanish wines are grown and produced. You’re guaranteed to find a new favorite for your Paella. Join us at Oregon's Premier Wine, Gourmet Food, and Gift shop - The Cellar on 10th, for our Saturday wine tasting and the Wines of Spain. The Cellar on 10th is located at 1004 Marine Drive, Astoria, OR 97103. Contact us at 503.325.6600 or on the web at www.thecellaron10th.com
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Police to hand out good driving gift cards for July Fourth
TIVERTON, R.I. (AP) — Good drivers in a Rhode Island town may become a few dollars richer this Independence Day.
Tiverton police announced on Facebook that while they will be on patrol for "bad" drivers, they will also reward good drivers this Wednesday with gift cards for Dunkin Donuts and Sakonnet River Grille.
Officers will be handing out $5 and $10 gift cards, as well as one for $17.76 in honor of the holiday.
The police department says the cards will come with quotes from the Founding Fathers.
Per Snohomish Public Utilities District: "A tour group led by PUD staff explores our second #EnergyStorage project at our Everett Substation. This is a 2.2 MW system comprised of vanadium flow batteries from UniEnergy Technologies and funded in part by the WA Clean Energy Fund."
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April 28 Bombardier
* Jambojet selects Q400 for fleet renewal and expansion
* Converted an option on one Q400 aircraft to a firm order
* Now with two Q400 on firm order, successfully concluded leasing agreement with Jambojet limited of Kenya for both aircraft
* Says Jambojet is expected to take delivery of first leased Q400 aircraft in May 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
A U.S. Marine who served in the Pacific during World War II is in a remote village in Japan to return a flag he took from the body of a fallen Japanese soldier 73 years ago.
Marvin Strombo knew the calligraphy-covered flag was more than a keepsake of the war. It was a treasure that would fill a void for the dead man's family, but Strombo didn't know how deep that void was.
The flag he is to hand over to Sadao Yasue's siblings Tuesday will be the first trace of their brother. The Japanese authorities only gave them a wooden box containing a few rocks, a substitution for the remains that have never been returned.
Strombo has said he also plans to explain to them how their brother died.
Beginning on Tuesday, June 13, 2017, the west entrance (coming from Venita Road) of the O’Fallon Family Sports Park will be closed to traffic for construction. It is unknown, at this time, when the entrance will be reopened to traffic. Provided
Pair’s Outlook
The Cable’s losses were limited on Friday, but with the pair continuing to gravitate towards the 1.25 major level. Risks are now skewed to the downside, as there is a potential sell signal present today, which indicates the Sterling could soon slide back under the 1.24 mark. However, the Pound is first required to pierce a number of supports, such as the weekly PP, the monthly PP, the 55 and the 100-day SMAs. Technical studies somewhat support this outlook, as they are giving bearish signals in the medium and long-term timeframes. A rally today is likely to just be the continuation of last week’s consolidation trend, when the Cable kept moving towards the 1.25 handle.
The North Korean leader took a nighttime ride in a brand-new trolleybus in Pyongyang accompanied by his wife Ri Sol-ju, according to the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).
Kim reportedly enjoyed the ride and was satisfied with the new type of trolley, expressing his pride for North Korean workers. The leader was joined by two senior officials, as cited by the KCNA.
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A few days prior, Kim Jong-un had visited the trolleybus factory in Pyongyang to see the workshops and noted that this eco-friendly form of transport should become their calling card.
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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – A crash on eastbound I-465 at I-865 has closed part of the interstate.
The crash happened at mile marker 25. It involved a semi truck and a car. At one point, three lanes of the interstate were closed. Two of those lanes have since reopened.
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Attorneys for pop singer Taylor Swift, Douglas Baldridge, back left, and Jesse P. Schaudies, Jr., back, right, are escorted to the federal courthouse for the civil trial involving the pop singer in federal court Monday, Aug. 14, 2017, in Denver. While the judge has cleared the pop singer, her mother, Andrea, and the singer's radio liaison are still facing allegations that they set out to have a radio host fired for allegedly groping Swift at a photo op before a concert in Denver in 2013. The eight-person jury is expected to decide on that case as well as consider the assault allegation leveled by the singer. David Zalubowski AP Photo
LeMahieu (thumb) is expected to return from the 10-day disabled list Friday, Nick Groke of The Athletic Denver reports.
LeMahieu has been sidelined since May 14 with a left thumb injury, but he's expected to rejoin the Rockies' starting lineup Friday against the Dodgers after his thumb responded well to increased baseball activities this week. Once active, the 29-year-old should immediately reclaim his role as the team's everyday second baseman, hitting either first or second. LeMahieu owned a .279/.350/.457 line across 32 games prior to landing on the shelf.
Montreal Lake RCMP have a man in custody after multiple firearm complaints on a northern Saskatchewan First Nation.
Police said a man and a woman were assaulted at a home on the Montreal Lake Cree Nation early Monday morning.
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A gun was then fired outside a second home, wounding a man inside.
He was taken to the local health clinic for treatment of a leg wound. There is no word on his current condition.
Police said a man was arrested without incident at a third home.
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No charges have been laid and police said more details will be released as the investigation progresses.
Montreal Lake is approximately 245 kilometres north of Saskatoon.
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THE steroid era has arrived in private equity. Much like a raft of baseball sluggers in recent decades, buyout shops have seized on a performance enhancer that artificially jacks up results, according to many industry executives.
The practice is not illegal, and is
Danault (concussion) skated on his own before practice Friday, but there's currently no timetable for his return to game action.
Danault is still in the concussion protocol, and he'll likely need to log several full-contact practices with his teammates before receiving clearance for game action. The 24-year-old pivot has totaled seven goals and 23 points in 43 games this campaign, so he's worth holding onto in deeper season-long fantasy formats.
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - An Arizona man accused of selling armor-piercing bullets to a Las Vegas gunman who killed 58 people was charged on Friday with conspiracy to manufacture and sell such ammunition without a license, federal prosecutors in Nevada said.
Douglas Hail, 55, of Mesa, Arizona, became the first person arrested and charged in connection with the Oct. 1 massacre, which ranks as the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history. The gunman, Stephen Paddock, who strafed a crowd of concert-goers from his high-rise hotel suite, killed himself as police closed in on his room.
Vitamin B12 is important for many body processes, but if it is in short supply the body won’t make as many red blood cells, they will be abnormally large and won’t last for as long as they should.
If you do not have enough red blood cells your tissues and organs may not get enough oxygen and this can lead to the symptoms of anaemia.
According to Bupa, your body may lack vitamin B12 if the foods you eat don’t contain enough vitamin B12 - a common problem for vegetarians and vegans - or your body can’t absorb the vitamin - an immune condition called pernicious anaemia can cause this.
So what are the symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency anaemia?
Anaemia and anaemia caused by lack of vitamin B12 can result in seven symptoms according to Boots Web MD.
West Hartford police have arrested an Ellington man who is accused of threatening someone with a knife.
It happened in an alley between Bartaco and Barcelona off Farmington Avenue in West Hartford Saturday night.
When police arrived, the suspect, identified as Abdelrahman Dafr Alsalman, ran but was later found on LaSalle Road.
He was arrested and charged with carrying a dangerous weapon, interfering with police, and breach of peace.
He’s expected to appear in court next month.
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Evolving from a garage punk band to a literate, R&B/soul-inflected post-punk quartet, The Afghan Whigs were one of the most critically acclaimed alternative bands of the early 90’s
St. Petersburg College will host a Career and Academic Communities Fair on June 19-22. Prospective students can learn about degree options and the career paths at SPC.
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Hollywood (Fla.) Chaminade-Madonna High School DE commitment Cameron Williams had coach Jess Simpson on hand for his spring game last week.“Coach Simpson, I talk with him a lot,” Williams said. “He...
After the first few minutes saw an evenly matched game between the Punxsy and Keystone girls’ basketball teams on Monday at the Punxsutawney Area High School, the Lady Chucks kicked the offense into high gear to pull away for a big lead at halftime and a big win over the Lady Panthers. Punxsy had four players in double digits, including Kate Horner (pictured finishing off a lay-up), who led the team with 17 points on the night. Riley Presloid and Leah Miller were hot on her heels with 15 apiece, and Elyse White added 11 of her own.
Punxsy's wrestling teams will be the only ones in action on Tuesday, with the junior high squad starting at 6 p.m. at St. Marys Area High School, with the varsity match to follow at 7 p.m.
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New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) The Union government on Wednesday enhanced Air India's compensation for special flight services to ferry VIPs like the President and the Prime Minister.
According to the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), the expenditure for "Special Extra Section Flights" (SESF) operations has been enhanced to Rs 534.38 crore plus applicable taxes for 2016-17.
"The CCEA... has given its approval to enhance the expenditure for SESF operations from Rs 336.24 crore plus applicable taxes to Rs 534.38 crore plus applicable taxes for 2016-17 with built-in annual escalation of 10 per cent to compensate the cost of living index and exchange fluctuation for the maintenance of B747-400 aircraft," the CCEA said in a statement.
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The supply of homes in Metro Vancouver’s real estate market hit a three-year high as sales dipped below historical averages last month.
The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver reports there were 2,425 home sales last month, a 37.7 per cent decline from June 2017.
Board president Phil Moore says rising interest rates, high prices and more restrictive mortgage requirements are among the factors dampening home buying activity.
Moore says that has allowed the supply of homes for sale to reach levels that they have not seen in the past few years.
There were 5,279 detached, attached and apartment properties newly listed for sale in Metro Vancouver in June, for a total of almost 12,000 for sale, reaching the highest listings figures since June 2015.
The composite benchmark price for all residential properties in Metro Vancouver is $1,093,600, representing a 9.5 per cent increase over June last year.
Almost two million students will take part in today's events. Education Minister Simon Birmingham joins Sam.
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump promised to make health care more affordable but a government report finds that out-of-pocket costs - deductibles and copayments - would average 61 percent higher under the House Republican bill.
And even though the sticker price for premiums would be lower than under Obama-era law, what consumers pay would actually go up on average because government financial assistance would be reduced.
The report comes from the Office of the Actuary, a nonpartisan economic unit at the Health and Human Services Department.
Chris Sloan, a policy expert with the Avalere Health consulting firm, says he finds the report “fascinating” because it indicates that on average people will be paying more, even though the underlying premium is less.
The Trump administration says it doesn’t reflect all the president’s proposals.
Chief Analyst at Dasnke Bank Christin Tuxen, noted the positive prospects for the Norwegian Krone still remain in place.
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“EUR/NOK spiked higher on risk sentiment souring and oil price weakness towards the end of last week. We have previously noted that we see spikes in the cross towards 9.40 as attractive entry levels for shorts conditional on no fundamental changes along the way higher”.
“However, given current market focus/risk we would prefer to await a stabilisation in sentiment before reselling the cross”.
“Also note that USD50/bbl has been a critical pivot level for the oil price relative to the NOK in recent years. Hence, preferably we would like to see Brent crude dip below 50 alongside a stabilisation in North Korean risk before re-selling”.
Boston Celtics' Isaiah Thomas, center, and teammates bow their heads during a moment of silence for Thomas' sister Chyna before a first-round NBA playoff basketball game against the Chicago Bulls Sunday, April 16, 2017, in Boston. less Boston Celtics' Isaiah Thomas, center, and teammates bow their heads during a moment of silence for Thomas' sister Chyna before a first-round NBA playoff basketball game against the Chicago Bulls Sunday, April ... more Boston Celtics' Isaiah Thomas battles Chicago Bulls' Robin Lopez for a rebound during the first half of a first-round NBA playoff basketball game, Sunday, April 16, 2017, in Boston.
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U.S. Defense Secretary James Mattis is in Brussels today for a meeting of defense ministers from the 28-member NATO alliance. It’s the first NATO meeting for Mattis since he took office. The U.S. contributes some 70 percent of the overall defense expenditure of NATO countries, and the issue of defense spending will likely be front and center.
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The kitchen staff at the Waldo County General Hospital is working to bring the locavore, farm-to-table movement to an unusual place: the hospital cafeteria.
Mark Carney uses an interview with Sky News to talk down virtual currencies such as Bitcoin but sees them being taken seriously.
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Where the parties’ child reached the age of emancipation, the husband’s child support expenses decreased, the wife’s expenses increased and the husband’s total financial circumstances were far superior to the wife’s, a judge was warranted in ordering the husband to pay the wife general term alimony for an indefinite amount of time, based on a ...
U.S. Geological Survey Answers Volcano-Marshmallow Question Regarding the erupting volcano in Hawaii, a person asked: "Is it safe to roast marshmallows over volcanic vents — assuming you had a long enough stick? The answer is: No.
California Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones has named Amorette Yang to deputy commissioner of the California Department of Insurance’s community programs and policy initiatives branch.
Yang was chief of the branch. She’s replacing Chris Shultz, who has accepted an appointment as the chief deputy director with the Department of Consumer Affairs.
Yang joined the CDI after serving as capacity building manager for the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development.
She has both public and private sector experience, including a background in public policy, nonprofit capacity building, community organizing, and strategy consulting.
The CDI is the largest consumer protection agency in California.
BBN Marvis welcomed in her hometown alongside Bisola and Kemen (Photos)
Big brother Naija housemate, Marvis Nkpornwi visited her state, Rivers state today and was accompanied by Bisola and Kemen.
They have all been received in her community, Eleme, where her dad is the community King. More photos below…
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Brighton manager Chris Hughton says his side 'thoroughly deserved' their 3-1 Premier League win over West Ham.
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RIMBEY, Alta. — Two old English bulldogs named Rocky and Jersey who were in a pickup that was stolen last week have been reunited with their owners after being found in central Alberta.
Jersey, a brown three-year-old female, and Rocky, a six-month-old black-and-white male, were in the cab when the truck was taken from outside a business in Edmonton on March 12.
The owner was inside for about 20 minutes and, when she came out, the vehicle was gone and there was nothing left but glass on the ground.
The truck, which was also hauling an all-terrain vehicle, was found on Friday morning in a rural area by Rimbey RCMP.
Residents found Rocky and Jersey roaming around the next day.
They were unharmed.
No suspects are in custody and police continue to investigate.
They say the stolen ATV has not been found. It’s a black-and-yellow 2016 Can-Am DS 90 with Alberta plate GDA50.
SANTA ANA, Calif. — NBC-TV says actor Harrison Ford had a potentially serious run-in with an airliner at a Southern California airport.
NBC reports that Ford, an experienced pilot, was told to land on a runway at John Wayne Airport in Orange County on Monday, but he mistakenly landed on a parallel taxiway, passing over an American Airlines jet holding nearby.
NBC says air traffic control recordings have Ford asking: “Was that airliner meant to be underneath me?”
American Airlines Flight 1456, with 110 passengers and six crew, departed safely for Dallas.
Ford’s publicist, Ina Treciokas, declined comment Tuesday afternoon.
Harrison Ford, 74, nearly crashes his plane AGAIN https://t.co/4y6a4x9nL6 via @MailOnline — George Hatcher Sr. (@GeorgeHatcher) February 14, 2017
Federal Aviation Administration spokesman Ian Gregor couldn’t confirm that Ford was the pilot of the single-engine Husky, but he says the pilot received and read back the proper landing instructions.
The FAA is investigating.
Say hello to the Vancouver Airport’s new assistance pups
What’s better than a golden retriever puppy?
The Vancouver International Airport has three brand-new golden retriever puppies ready to be trained in partnership with Pacific Assistance Dog Society.
“We support programs and organizations that focus on advancements in inclusivity, universal access and access to opportunity,” said YVR community relations manager Kim Halowski. “That’s why we are proud to support Pacific Assistance Dogs Society and the work they do to remove barriers and give persons living with disabilities independence.”
But first, the trio needs to be named. There are one female and two males, and YVR wants your help.
Tweet your best YVR-themed puppy names using #YVRPADSPUPS and the airport will put the best names to a vote next week.
Husband accused of strangling wife while she was breastfeeding.
GFPD responded to a report of a domestic assault on December 8th at a trailer park in Great Falls. When police arrived, they made contact with the victim who told them she was in bed breastfeeding her child when her husband, John Kovach, got on top of her and strangled her. The police report states the victim described how Kovach placed both hands around her neck and squeezed for almost two minutes. She complained of neck and shoulder pain and said her throat hurt when she swallowed or talked.
A five-year-old boy told officers he didn't see Kovach strangle the victim, but heard the victim screaming and say "stop choking me!" When officers contacted Kovach, he denied anything happened beyond a verbal argument.
Charging documents state Kovach has two prior charges for violations of a valid court order. He is now being charged with Strangulation of a Partner or Family Member. The State has requested his bond be set in the amount of $10,000.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - Several truck driving groups have filed a lawsuit against the Pennsylvania Turnpike and the state Department of Transportation over toll increases.
The lawsuit filed Thursday claims the increases violate federal commerce law and hinder a citizen's constitutional right to travel. The group says money collected from tolls is being used on projects unrelated to the Turnpike System.
A 6 percent increase for cash and E-ZPass went into effect in January. The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission previously said the increase was needed to meet funding and capital-improvement obligations.
The commission says it is required by law to offer $450 million in supplemental funding to PennDOT annually.
Both Turnpike and PennDOT representatives declined to comment on the lawsuit.
The plaintiffs are seeking lower toll rates and a possible refund from earlier years.
2017 marks 70 years since India earned its independence, and while our country has made monumental progress in various fields, there are still many (more than 230 million citizens to be precise) in the Indian subcontinent that sleep hungry every night.
To fight for this social cause, the Robin Hood Army (RHA) has launched a heart-warming campaign called #Mission1Million where volunteers (aka Robins) across the countries will take to the streets and serve meals to one million fellow citizens on August 14 and 15, 2017.
In the past three years, the volunteer-based organisation has collected excess food from restaurants and distributed the food to over two million people through a network of 10,000 volunteers across 41 cities.
How can you help? Spread the word about this initiative through your social media channels and visit their website for more information on how you can support them in their fight against hunger.
Police and fire-fighters had been out in large numbers yesterday looking for the missing child. The entire estate was cordoned off to allow several teams of divers from the fire brigade to search for the missing boy. Police officers and fire-fighters searched the area around the water of the lake and the adjacent woodland. A helicopter with a thermal camera was also deployed in order to examine the surface of the lake. This part of the search was hampered by the heat of recent days.
The federal police missing persons' unit also travelled to Harelbeke and headed the search. The boy's body was found after a three hour search. A post mortem is being carried out to determine the cause of death.
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Virginia State Senate Expected To Vote On Medicaid Expansion The Virginia State Senate is voting Wednesday to expand Medicaid to 400,000 low-income residents. This comes after months of fierce political debates between Republicans. The vote could have nationwide implications.
For those who know, understand and follow Idaho politics an important variable is the calculus one has to factor into the Idaho scene derived from what is happening to the south of Idaho in the corridors of the Utah state capitol and the offices of the Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints. While the days of bishops "testifying" about a brother standing for office on the Sunday before an election have long passed, or permitting the undeclared use of a stake house to make and assemble yard signs, Mormons in Idaho vote heavily on the Republican side of the ledger.
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Chad Bennion, a former state representative from Murray and a Salt Lake County Republican Party chair, disappeared while jogging Saturday in St. George, police there said. A news release from the police department said Bennion, 52, was last seen about 4 p.m. in the area of Valley View Drive.
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Police in Brampton, Ont. say a man who had a Canada-wide warrant issued for his arrest on Thursday has been found dead.
Peel Regional Police say Nicolas Anthony Young has been found dead in the town of Shelburne, Ont. approximately 62 kilometres north of Brampton.
Police say Young's death is not suspicious.
On Thursday, a Canada-wide warrant was issued for Young’s arrest, in connection to second-degree murder of a 30-year-old woman Hoden Said.
Said was found on Jan. 27 with "obvious signs of trauma" at a Brampton residence and died at the scene.
Witnesses had reported a disturbance in the home earlier that day, homicide investigators said.
BOISE - The Boise Police Department is investigating an early morning stabbing that left one person injured.
Officials say around 4:15 am Saturday, officers responded to a report of a stabbing inside a hotel room on the 2500 block of W. Sunrise Rim.
The victim was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
During the course of their investigation, officers spoke with several witnesses and arrested one suspect, Jacob Gibson, on a felony charge of accessory to aggravated battery.
Police are still looking for one unidentified subject who is pictured in the attached image from surveillance video. The unidentified subject is the man in the center of the photo taking off his hat.
Anyone with information about the person in the photo is asked to call Crime Stoppers: at 343-COPS (2677), www.343COPS.com, or leave a tip using the “P3 Tips” app for your mobile device.
Writing about Milwaukee history serves as a constant reminder that there's always more to learn; that no one knows it all. And surely not me.
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WASHINGTON, April 24 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday said Iran would face bigger problems if Tehran restarts its nuclear program and called the nuclear accord with Iran “insane.”
“They will have bigger problems than they have ever had before,” Trump said of Iran at the start of a White House meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron, who told reporters he wants to contain Iran in the region. (Reporting by Jeff Mason Writing by Susan Heavey)
The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja on Wednesday set aside the conviction of a former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godsday Orubebe, for false asset declaration.
The Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) convicted Orubebe for failing to declare some of his assets during his stint as minister.
Orubebe was initially arraigned on November 9, 2015 on a four-count charge of false asset declaration.
He was accused of failing to declare the Asokoro land and accepting bribe.
A three-man panel of the appeal court held that the tribunal headed by Danladi Umar, was wrong to convict Orubebe for false asset declaration when he had sold the property he was accused of not declaring.
Justice Abdu Aboki, who read the lead judgment, faulted the CCT’s conclusions in its October 4, 2016 judgement and proceeded to discharge and acquit Orubebe.
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Detroit Red Wings forward Justin Abdelkader (8) tries to get the puck against Minnesota Wild defenseman Jonas Brodin (25) during their NHL game at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, on Thursday, October 5, 2017. (Mike Mulholland | MLive.com)
Mozambique Deports 88 Malawians
Authorities in the rainbow nation reported that, around 849 Malawians had been … Every year, hundreds of Malawians get deported for illegal stay.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) - Florida Gov. Rick Scott is going to approve a pay raise for state employees.
Scott will sign a bill Wednesday that includes $183 million that will be used to offer varying levels of pay hikes for workers.
Rank-and-file employees who currently earn $40,000 a year or less will get a $1,400 pay raise, and those earning more than $40,000 will receive a $1,000 raise.
The legislation also authorizes 5 percent pay raises to state law-enforcement officers and 10 percent raises to judges, state attorneys, and public defenders.
The bill includes changes to retirement and health insurance benefits.
Newly hired public employees will be placed in an investment 401(k) styled-plan if they don't make a choice within nine months of starting their jobs. Currently, those employees are placed in a traditional pension plan.
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Starting today sellers can create custom iPhone cases on Teespring! These shatter resistant cases are made from high quality polycarbonate material and feature openings for easy access to all ports. Designs are embedded on the cases and are also fade and scratch resistant.
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Veronica Portillo has quite the Challenge dossier: The Road Rules: Semester at Sea alum made her debut on the long-running series on Challenge 2000 and won that installment (it was the program's third season) along with her RR counterparts (remember her feud with Real World: Hawaii export Amaya Brecher?). Now, the three-time champion -- who is known for throwing competitions in order to oust teammates (ahem Katie Doyle) and one unforgettable steamy farewell (to Abram Boise...with bestie Rachel Robinson) -- is coming back to the MTV battlefield for the milestone 30th season.
So who do we have to thank for the SoCal native's triumphant return? Well, she was asked on Twitter if recent Invasion of the Champions competitor Shane Landrum had something to do with it, and you better believe the Underdog did...
Dutch April Retail Sales +2.9 Pct Y/y After revised +4.9 Pct in March – Cbs
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CLEARWATER, B.C. - Grief counsellors are at an elementary school in British Columbia's southern Interior to help students, staff and parents deal with the death of a Grade 3 youngster. The principal of Raft River Elementary in Clearwater, north of Kamloops, says in a post on the school's website that the boy died Tuesday after being hit by a vehicle.
Lori Bradstock says nothing was shared with students in the hours after the death because RCMP were still trying to notify family members. RCMP in Clearwater and the coroner confirm the boy was on his bike when the accident occurred, but no other details are being released. Sgt. Grant Simpson says charges are not being considered.
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Bradstock says counsellors will support students who were given the news Wednesday morning, and the counselling team will also offer guidance to parents if they need help discussing the death with their children.
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At least nine people were killed after part of an apartment building collapsed in central Kazakhstan, the country’s authorities said on Monday. “Nine dead people were pulled from the rubble” of the building in the village of Shakhan following the collapse late yesterday, the emergencies committee of the interior ministry in the central Asian nation said in a statement.
It said the victims include three men, three women and three children. A 32-year-old man had been pulled alive from the rubble. The ministry said it had dispatched 70 emergency workers to take part in the rescue operation.
The remaining residents of the building have been evacuated. A government committee has been set up to probe the incident, the ministry said.
Building collapses are not uncommon throughout the former Soviet Union, either due to faulty construction or worn-out infrastructure.
Suspected Islamic extremists killed at least 18 people Sunday evening when they attacked a Turkish restaurant in Burkina Faso. The attackers stormed the restaurant in Ouagadougou on motorcycles and began shooting. The country’s special forces ended the hours-long siege Monday morning and killed two of the attackers. Communications Minister Remi Dandjinou said at least eight other people sustained injuries in the attack and warned the death toll could rise. Two of the victims have been identified as Turkish and French nationals. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack. In January 2016, an attack at another cafe killed 30 people. Burkina Faso has faced terror threats from foreign groups such as al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb. But homegrown terror groups also are on the rise. Ansar ul Islam, based in the country’s northern border region, has claimed responsibility for attacks on troops and civilians.
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Arbeiderpartiet (Ap) leader, Jonas Gahr Støre, has completely shut the door on government cooperation with the Venstre Party.
‘The parties that want to replace Fremskrittspartiet (Frp) and Høyre (H) are our preferred partners. Venstre isn’t among them, said Støre to Bergens Tidende newspaper.
Until now, he has kept the door open to the left, and towards the center, but now the Ap leader also doubts the possibility of partnership with the Kristelig Folkeparti (KrF), saying that the party were ‘an insecure card’.
He told the newspaper that Ap’s closest partners will be those who want to replace today’s government with Ap.
That includes both the Sosialistisk Venstreparti (Socialist Left Party – SV), and Senterpartiet (the Center Party – Sp).
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Storms ripped through the area Sunday, June 11, knocking down trees and power lines, springing local cleanup crews into action and leaving many without power until Wednesday, June 14. Outages could continue until Thursday, June 15 or Friday, June 16. Sunday's storms knocked out power for over 91,000 residents of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan from ... (more)
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FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – For whom the victory bell tolls. It’s Snider – again.
Despite trailing 21-0 in the first half against Bishop Dwenger, the Panthers come back to beat the Saints to clinch the SAC conference title on Friday night, 34-31. This is back-to-back conference championships and their third in four seasons.
Kicker Jack James made a kick with 7 seconds left to clinch the game.
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As the investigation into last week's deadly engine failure continues, Southwest Airlines CEO Gary Kelly could face questions about whether the company's low-cost business model – which puts its planes through frequent takeoffs and landings – is putting passengers at risk.
Volunteers have been sorting through file card drawers that contain tens of thousands of donation pledge cards from Waterloo families who donated multiple times to war bond drives to support the nation during World War I. The pledge cards were discovered in an attic of Veterans Memorial Hall by U.S. Air Force veteran Dick Hastings. Hastings and a couple dozen members of the Northeast Iowa Genealogical Society have been cleaning, organizing, documenting and compiling information from the pledge cards on computer.
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The family of a man accused of setting off a pipe bomb in a crowded New York City subway corridor says it’s heartbroken and deeply saddened by the suffering the attack has caused.
In a statement, Akayed Ullah’s family also says it’s outraged by the way it was targeted by law enforcement, including pulling a teenage relative from class and questioning him without a parent, guardian or attorney present. The family says it expects more from the justice system.
The statement was released on behalf of the family by Albert Fox Cahn, legal director for the Council on American-Islamic Relations in New York.
Ullah, an immigrant from Bangladesh, was the only person seriously injured in the blast during the Monday morning rush hour that sent commuters scurrying in panic.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - The Illinois Senate has sent the governor legislation allowing courts to temporarily confiscate guns from people threatening violence.
The Senate voted 43-11 Wednesday.
Democratic Sen. Julie Morrison of Deerfield is the sponsor of what is meant to be a step toward preventing gun violence.
The measure allows family members and local law enforcement to petition a court to suspend a person’s gun license for six months. The person must be displaying signs that they’re a threat to themselves or others. Weapons would be confiscated and kept with law enforcement.
Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner has proposed a similar plan in different legislation but it requires a prosecuting attorney to seek a judge’s approval.
Rauner’s spokeswoman did not immediately return a request comment.
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Former Wylie East and Oklahoma State baseball star Garrett McCain is scheduled to play in the Tuesday, Aug. 14 New York-Penn League All-Star in Troy,. NY.
McCain, a member of the Connecticut Tigers, was drafted earlier this season by the Detroit Tigers. During his short stint with the organization’s Class A team in Connecticut, McCain has hit better then .300 overall. He had been a member of the OSU baseball for three seasons before being drafted by the Tigers.
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LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) _ The Nebraska Cornhuskers’ athletics department plans to fund a new scholarship program for nonathletes.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Chancellor Ronnie Green and Athletics Director Shawn Eichorst announced the Husker Scholars program at the university system Board of Regents meeting Friday. Green says Nebraska Athletics will contribute $5 million annually to help keep an education from the university “affordable and accessible.”
He says the first scholarships will be awarded in time for the 2018-19 school year.
Eichorst says the scholarships are made possible through the loyal Husker fan base, which helped the department generate $112 million in revenue in 2015-16, compared with overall expenses of $104 million.
A review of the surveillance material flagged by House Intelligence Committee Chairman Devin Nunes shows no inappropriate action by Susan Rice or any other Obama administration official, Republican and Democratic Congressional aides who have been briefed on the matter told NBC News. [...]
Members of the House and Senate intelligence committees from both parties have traveled to NSA headquarters to review the relevant intelligence reports.
"I saw no evidence of any wrongdoing," said one U.S. official who reviewed the documents, who would not agree to be identified further. "It was all completely normal."
His assessment was shared by a senior Republican aide who had been briefed on the matter but declined to speak on the record.
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* Says acquisition price at 270 yen per common share
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* Tokai Tokyo Financial Holdings will hold 90.58 percent stake in Takagi Securities(53,278 voting rights), up from 0 percent
* Takagi Securities' shareholder Nomura Land & Building Co Ltd will cut stake in co to 0 percent from 29.02 percent
* Nomura Research Institute Ltd's stake in Takagi Securities will be lowered to 0 percent from 10.62 percent
* Takagi Securities' Shareholding structure changes will occur on April 11
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Jessica Chastain loves playing women with a job to do who will face extreme adversity along the way. In Woman Walks Ahead, that woman is Caroline Weldon, an artist in 19th-century New York City on a mission to find Sitting Bull, a Hunkpapa Lakota tribe leader in the Dakotas, so she can paint his portrait. What Weldon also finds, however, is a lot of misogynist white men set on wiping out Native Americans. The timeline of the movie takes place in the lead-up to the Wounded Knee Massacre of 1890, making the story quite sad even in moments of triumph. The real Caroline Weldon was already an activist with the National Indian Defense Association by the time she met Sitting Bull, and came to the Midwest to help fight against the Dawes Act, which broke apart tribal lands to distribute land among individuals. But if you want to see the One Woman’s Awakening version of that story, Woman Walks Ahead opens on June 29.
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New Zealand clinched a 2-0 series victory over the West Indies after winning the second Test by 240 runs.
Spinner Mitchell Santner took the last two wickets on consecutive balls to dismiss the West Indies for 203 on day four of the Test in Hamilton.
The hosts, who took the opening Test by an innings and 67 runs, had found themselves on the brink of victory after Ross Taylor scored a record-equalling 17th Test ton on Monday.
West Indies were left chasing an improbable target of 444 as they opened day four on 30 for two.
Despite strong performances from Roston Chase, who scored his fifth half century (64), and Ray Reifer, who made 29 before being caught out, the West Indies could not overcome the Black Caps.
There was a further blow for the tourists when batsman Sunil Ambris broke his arm after being struck by a Neil Wagner short delivery, ruling him out of the upcoming ODI series also against New Zealand.
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Epidemic Trends and Updates
- There is no active cholera transmission in any of the 24 counties where cholera has been confirmed in 2017.
- Two confirmed cases reported retrospectively in Juba in week 50 and are consistent with sporadic transmission.
- Current activities entail – updating cholera plan, catching up on pending second round oral cholera vaccine campaigns, and addressing the underlying risk factors by improving access to safe water and improved sanitation facilities.
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Police say at least one person died following a multi-vehicle crash on Highway 1 in Chilliwack Monday.
This is a developing story. Please tune in to CTV News at 11:30 p.m. or follow us on Twitter for the latest.
The collision occurred in the westbound lanes of the highway near Vedder Road in Chilliwack just before 5 p.m.
Aerial footage from the scene showed that at least three vehicles were involved in the incident, including a white SUV that somehow ended up on top of a smaller car. A pickup truck was also involved in the pileup.
Air ambulances were sent to the scene, but it’s unclear how many other people were hurt.
Drive BC warned commuters to expect heavy delays in both directions through the area. Westbound traffic was rerouted and officials urged drivers to proceed with caution.
Many savers don't know their state pension age
Almost one in five workers aged over 55 don't know their state pension age, found a study by scheme provider The People's Pension.
Among young people aged 18-24 years old more than nine in 10 can't correctly identify when they will retire.
Experts say changes to the state pension age are creating confusion over people's financial futures.
The official retirement age was recently raised for Britons currently in their thirties and forties.
Under the changes, the state pension age will increase to 68 by 2039 affecting anyone born between 1970 and 1978.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said on Monday the country should develop and manufacture more diverse weapons to “completely overpower the enemy” at a rare munitions conference in Pyongyang.
The North’s state-run television KRT on Tuesday showed a video of Kim along with contributors to the test launch of the latest Hwasong-15 missile attending the 8th Conference of Munitions Industry at the April 25 House of Culture in Pyongyang.
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KRT said Kim addressed the conference to laud the North’s latest intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) launch.
North Korea last month test-launched what it called its most advanced ICBM in defiance of international sanctions and condemnation as it presses on with its mission to create a nuclear-tipped missile that can hit the United States.
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PITTSTON TOWNSHIP -- A crash tied up traffic Wednesday in Luzerne County.
Authorities say a pickup rear-ended a construction vehicle on Interstate 81 south near the Pittston exit just after 11:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
The driver of the pickup was taken to the hospital to be checked out. The other driver wasn't hurt.
The crash happened right after the road splits.
The right lane was closed while crews cleaned up the crash in Luzerne County.
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New Delhi: External Affairs Minister (EAM) Sushma Swaraj on Tuesday confirmed that 39 Indians, who went missing in Mosul in Iraq in the year 2014 have been killed. Speaking at Rajya Sabha, Swaraj said that the dreaded terror outfit Islamic State (IS) had killed all the Indian nationals.
In July last year, Swaraj had firmly said in the Parliament that she would not declare the 39 Indians dead without concrete proof or evidence. “It is a sin to declare a person dead without concrete evidence. I will not do this sin,” Swaraj said in a statement in the Lok Sabha in 2017.
Earlier, India had asked Iraq for help in locating the missing Indians after Iraqi forces recaptured Mosul from IS. The 39 persons, most of whom hailed from Punjab, were working on projects near Mosul, when they were kidnapped during their evacuation.
Baez went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run and two runs scored during Monday's win over Cincinnati.
Baez now has six bombs, 15 RBI and 11 runs through his past 15 games, but it has to be noted that Monday's shot was off Scooter Gennett and not a pitcher. Additionally, Baez stuck out twice and looked particularly foolish swinging at a pitch in the opposite batter's box for strike three in one at-bat. Still, with eligibility at multiple positions and a power-speed profile, Baez is a serviceable fantasy asset in the majority of settings. He's sporting a solid .272/.312/.498 slash line, after all.
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Police have pulled a body from the Grand River.
Emergency response teams were called to Schneider Park, near Grand River Hospital’s Freeport Campus, just before 3 p.m.
“A person passing through the area contacted police and officers responding to the scene made the discovery,” says Waterloo Regional Police Sgt. Chad Livingstone.
The fire department’s search and recovery team were also called in to assist police.
The identity of the person found in the river and their cause of death has not yet been released.
“The investigation is in its infancy and ongoing,” says Livingstone. “We are working to notify next of kin.”
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ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The ISU Four Continents figure skating championships are returning to the U.S. for the first time in seven years.
The meet is scheduled for Feb. 7-10 at Honda Center in Anaheim, California, home to the NHL's Anaheim Ducks.
The competition in singles, pairs and ice dancing features skaters from the Americas, Asia, Africa and Oceania.
The U.S. team will be made up of three skaters or teams in each discipline and will be named after the U.S. nationals in Detroit on Jan. 19-27.
Last year, Americans Tarah Kayne and Danny O'Shea won the pairs title and Ashley Cain and Timothy LeDuc earned silver in Taipei. Americans Kaitlin Hawayek and Jean-Luc Baker won the ice dance title. Jason Brown won bronze in the men's competition.
The event was last held in the U.S. in 2012 at Colorado Springs, Colorado. The U.S. also hosted in 2006, 2007 and 2011.
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HONOLULU — A Turkish man whose inflight behavior prompted fighter jets to escort a plane to Honolulu said he was hallucinating and trying to catch a butterfly at the time.
Anil Uskanli pleaded guilty Tuesday to interfering with a flight crew. He said he was ill and now realizes there was no butterfly on the plane.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Thomas Brady says Uskanli was acting oddly on the American Airlines flight from Los Angeles, including walking to the front of the plane with a blanket wrapped around his head. Brady said crew members feared his laptop contained explosives, prompting bomb-threat procedures.
Tuesday’s hearing was delayed by several hours because of problems with the Turkish interpreter. The hearing eventually proceeded without the use of an interpreter because Uskanli reads and speaks English.
Akshay Kumar and Ranveer Singh came together to celebrate the success of recently released movie Toilet: Ek Prem Katha in a hilarious video. The movie has just crossed its half century in terms of Box Office collections. The film, which starred Akshay and Bhumi Pednekar in lead roles with Anupam Kher and Divyendu Sharma in supporting cast, released on August 11 and is inspired by Prime Minister of India’s Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan.
The film has opened not only with great reviews but also great collections, grossing 51.45 crores in its opening weekend. So, actor Ranveer Singh took social media and celebrated the success of the movie with movie star Akshay Kumar in a most rib-tickling way.
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We had told you that Atharvaa will be sporting three looks in Boomerang, one of which involves a major prosthetic makeover, and for which two award-winning makeup technicians from Mumbai have flown down.
With the TFPC strike now over, the makers have resumed shooting for the film at full swing. The latest information about the project is that veteran director J Mahendran has been roped in for a special appearance.
Director R Kannan tells CE, “He’ll be playing himself in the film, and we’ll shoot his portions in a day or two.”
He adds, “Sixty per cent of the film is over. On Monday, we shot at Semmozhi Poonga, and now, we’re shooting at Futbol Sala in Valasaravakkam. This schedule will go on till May 22 and we’ll next be heading to Hyderabad and Rameswaram. The final schedule will happen in Chennai.”Boomerang has ENPT actor Megha Akash, Induja of Mercury fame, Bollywood actor Upen Patel and RJ Balaji in important roles.
The event was part of Pittsburgh Pride, the largest event that celebrates the LGBT community in the city.
“We’re excited to welcome Jennifer to Pittsburgh for the first time…She’s been a fierce advocate for the LGBT community using her influence in music and film to bring people together, which is what Pride is about. We think everyone will be excited to see—and hear—an amazing performance,” said Gary A. Van Horn, Jr., the Foundation’s president.
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Carl DeBrodie, 31, of Fulton, Missouri, was found dead on April 24, 2017, days after he was reported missing. Courtesy of the Fulton Police Department
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Anne Whitman had little interest in her husband, John, when the two first met. But 75 years later, the couple was surrounded by family as they celebrated diamond anniversary in Santa Clarita. Rick Chambers reports for the KTLA 5 News at 10 on June 14, 2017.
Toronto Mayor John Tory says in his annual Christmas Greetings that he hopes residents make time over the holidays to help less fortunate people.
Amazon offers the Nerf Doomlands Impact Zone Longarm Blaster for $9.98 Prime shipped. Also at Walmart. That’s good for 50% off the regular price, an Amazon all-time low and the best price available by 33%. Early ratings on this blaster are solid along with the rest of Nerf’s lineup.
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Pamela Gurner-Hall said she told her partner to be "careful with the scissor lift" hours before he was crushed by the machine.
The latest forecasts from the weather agency show Typhoon Prapiroon heading towards the East Sea.
According to the Korea Meteorological Administration(KMA), Prapiroon was passing 220 kilometers off the southern coast of the country as of 4 p.m. Tuesday.
It is expected to approach 60 kilometers south of South Korea's easternmost islets of Dokdo at around midnight.
The season's seventh typhoon is expected to weaken to an extratropical cyclone within the next 36 hours.
Heavy rain and strong winds are still forecast in Jeju Island and North Gyeongsang Province until Wednesday.
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LaMelo and LiAngelo Ball are headed to Lithuania. After reports began circulating that the youngest Ball brothers were in serious discussions with Prienu Vytautas, the word of their actual signing came down from The Vertical’s Shams Charania.
Sources: LaMelo and LiAngelo Ball have turned pro, signing one-year contracts with first division Lithuanian team Vytautas. They will report to the club in early January. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) December 11, 2017
The report was confirmed by ESPN’s Jeff Goodman, who spoke to their agent.
Dennis Anderson and Jess Myers talk all things fishing as we are approaching more summer-like temperatures!
A Hawaii man is accused of killing his mother and stuffing her decapitated head and body parts in seven plastic bags in the refrigerator freezer of the Waikiki apartment they shared. With some 2 million Americans hooked on opioid painkillers, drug companies are racing to find alternatives to stem the epidemic.
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Head of Jefferies' Treasury trading desk exits firm James Golden, co-head of government bond trading at Jefferies & Co., one of Wall Street’s main dealers for Treasury debt, has left the bank, The Post has learned. It’s unclear...
Woman sees fertile ground in suing Ben Lorello Ben Lorello, one of Wall Street’s most powerful investment bankers, humiliated and isolated a top female banker — a colleague at Jefferies & Co. — last year after she told...
Rosario went 12-for-27 (.444 average) with four home runs and nine RBIs over the seven-day stretch when the Twins put together a six-game winning streak.. He hit a game-tying double and manufactured the winning run in Minnesota's 5-4 win over Milwaukee on Aug. 7, then clubbed two home runs the following day. Overall, Rosario collected four multihit games last week.
Rosario is the second Twins player to win AL Player of the Week honors this season, and the first since Miguel Sano in April. It is the first such honor of Rosario's career.
Typhoon Lan was expected to impact Japan’s remote Daito Islands late on Saturday, October 21, before swinging northwest towards Japan’s home islands.
NHK reported the Daito Islands, located around 220 miles east of Okinawa, faced heavy rain, high winds and 40 foot waves.
This video shows heavy rain and flooding in Wakayama City, in the Wakayama Prefecture, along the southern coast of the Kansai Region. Credit: YouTube/Masa S via Storyful
A man imprisoned for killing three suburban Kansas City women nearly three decades ago has lost his disciplinary appeal.
The Kansas City Star reports that Kansas Department of Corrections officials disciplined Richard Grissom Jr. for passing a sexually explicit note to a female corrections officer.
Grissom is imprisoned at the El Dorado Correctional Facility for killing three young women who disappeared in June 1989.
The bodies of Joan Butler, Christine Rusch and Theresa Brown have never been found.
The now 56-year-old admitted to writing the note. But he said the officer had asked him to write it – something she denied.
Grissom was sentenced to serve 30 days in segregation and fined $20.
On Friday, a three-judge panel of the Kansas Court of Appeals denied Grissom’s appeal of the disciplinary action.
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MOSCOW (Sputnik)Iranian Defense Minister Hossein Dehghan plans to meet with Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu on April 26 as part of his visit to Moscow, a source in the Iranian embassy in Russia told Sputnik on Tuesday.
"The minister will arrive in Moscow on April 25. On April 26 he will attend a security conference and plans a number of bilateral meetings, including with Minister Shoigu," the source said.
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Police say nine teenagers were injured when two suspects opened fire on a crowd of young people standing outside a Northern California house as a party was ending. The San Francisco Chronicle reports eight teenagers were shot and one was trampled Sunday by the frantic crowd running away from the home in Vallejo.
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Isibindi, a community-based programme that strengthens families and helps to protect children from abuse, is an example what can be achieved in SA where one in three children experience violence prior to age 18, according to the UN Children's Emergency Fund (Unicef).
Endorsed by the government, Isibindi focuses on the psychosocial well-being of children and adolescents by supporting positive caregiving and dialogue in the most disadvantaged communities, and assisting families to access key services.
By combining home visits and safe parks — safe spaces for recreation and learning for at-risk children — Isibindi is driving positive change, and offers hope and opportunities for children at risk across the country, Unicef said.
The agency says there are currently more than 400 safe parks across all nine provinces and more than 6,500 child and youth care workers who have supported more than 400,000 children.
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DUI. City of Warren Police charged Jennifer Mandeville, 35, of Russell with two counts of DUI, driving an unregistered vehicle, and period for requiring head lamps after a traffic stop on Saturday, Jan. 28. Underage. City of Warren Police cited two boys, one 14 years old, the other 15, with underage drinking on Wednesday, Feb. 1 after they were reportedly found in possession of alcohol while at school.
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The country's crowded airports handled more than 220 million passengers during the most recent fiscal year, an annual increase of nearly 20%. Traffic is expected to double over the next two decades, propelling India past the U.K. to become the world's third-largest aviation market.
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Kyle Schwarber had never successfully bunted in his MLB career, and after Monday’s game against the Brewers, he should never bunt again because he has achieved perfection.
In the first inning against the Brewers, Schwarber pushed a bunt to third base against the Brewers’ shift. The ball trickled down the third-base line as the Brewers players let it roll, expecting it to go foul.
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The ball, however, did not continue into foul territory.
It stayed perfectly on the line until eventually hitting the bag for a bunt single. Bunts are usually boring, but if you’re going to bunt, you might as well bunt perfectly. Kyle Schwarber did just that.
Bunts seriously don’t get any better than that.
ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) — Croatia's state television says one man died as heavy rains and strong winds slammed the country, also flooding some roads.
The report says that the man died Monday in northwestern Croatia when his ladder was knocked down by the wind as he was trying to repair damage to his house caused by the weather.
Torrential rains have also caused rivers to swell in the area and flood roads.
In neighboring Slovenia, about 1,000 people have been left without power near the capital, Ljubljana, and houses and roads have been flooded along the Adriatic coast.
In some areas, emergency services sounded sirens to warn people about the dangers of trees falling due to strong winds.
More rain is expected in the next two days.
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Markus del Monego MW is Regional Chair for Germany and Austria at the Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) 2018
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Markus Del Monego MW holds the title of Best Sommelier of the World 1998 and is both wine advisor to Lufthansa airlines and owner/managing director of consultancy cave Co. Based in Essen, Germany, he advises merchants, wine producers and private individuals on all matters to do with “wine and enjoyment”.
Del Monego was born in Switzerland and grew up in Germany, where he commenced hotelier training at the Dorint Spa Hotel in Bad Brückenau after finishing high school. Following his training, he undertook a stage as sommelier in the Vier Jahreszeiten Hotel in Hamburg, and later on worked at the Park Hotel in Bremen and The Savoy in London.
Del Monego is also a Master of Sake, gaining the qualification a few months after passing his Master of Wine exams in London in 2003. Del Monego was first a DWWA judge in 2010.
Markus also publishes a website.
Smoking materials cause large apartment fire
WESTFIELD, Mass. (AP) — Fire officials say a large apartment fire in western Massachusetts was caused by cigarette butts discarded into a dried out potted plant.
The fire at the Powdermill Village apartment complex in Westfield displaced 21 families on Sunday afternoon.
State fire officials say the fire originated on a back deck, and that the container for the potted plant was plastic. Westfield Fire Chief Mary Regan says the town has had a number of fires due to improper disposal of smoking materials.
Several departments including West Springfield, Holyoke and Southampton assisted in putting out the flames.
Popular Nollywood actress, Lizzy Anjorin, seems to have taken a slight break from acting as the actress is now focussed on her fashion line.
Lizzy has continued to prove to many that she is a jack of all trade and whatever she puts her hand to do, has always been going down well for her.
The actress has proven many wrong who have rumoured that she depends on sugar daddy’s for means of survival but such rumours have not moved her as she can proudly say she has solely been able to push herself to the top with the little she earns from acting.
She has a good business woman who knows how to invest wisely and today, she is having lots of customers especially government officials who storm her fashion store which is located at Lekki, Lagos, for serious shopping.
Kostalek -- who previously played for Sparta Praha in 2011-12 -- returned to the club on a long-term deal Monday.
Kostalek came over from the Czech Republic in 2012-13 to play in the QMJHL, where he spent three seasons. Following his junior career, the defenseman inked an entry-level deal with the Jets, who had drafted him in the fourth round of the 2013 NHL Draft. With no qualifying offer from the organization, the 23-year-old opted to return to his homeland.
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A north suburban man was shot and killed in Costa Rica during a business trip for a planned luxury condo development, his family confirmed. Michael Caspi, of Riverwoods, had visited the Central American country a number of times, but on his last trip, just after 5 a.m. on March 23, he was shot after leaving an apartment to building meet an acquaintance waiting in a nearby car in the capital city of San Jose, according to family members and local media reports.
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RIYADH, April 20 Saudi Arabia's labour minister issued an order on Thursday to restrict employment in shopping malls to Saudi nationals, who currently make up only one in five staff in the retail sector.
The kingdom has been steadily closing off different areas of employment to foreigners, who comprise about a third of the population, as it aims to create jobs for young Saudis and cut the unemployment rate among nationals.
A statement from the minister for labour and social development, posted on Twitter, defined malls as "closed commercial centres", but did not elaborate on the number of jobs affected or a timeline for implementation.
According to the Vision 2030 economic reform plan released last year, the Saudi retail sector currently employs 1.5 million workers, of whom only 300,000 are Saudis. The plan calls for a million new jobs for Saudis in the sector by 2020. (Reporting by Katie Paul; Editing by Mark Trevelyan)
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When Stone Brewing released in 1997 its well-known Arrogant A Bastard Ale, it was a hoppy revolt against a U.S. beer market defined by bland corporate lagers. Now, thanks to craft brewers like Stone, it's easy to find once-obscure beers, from India pale ales to smoked A porters, in dive bars and supermarket shelves alike.
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One person is dead after a crash between a car and a truck on Highway 401 Monday morning.
The crash occurred around 5:20 a.m. in the westbound lanes of Highway 401 at Martin Grove Rd., closing all lanes, said Ontario Provincial Police Sgt. Kerry Schmidt.
"It's an absolutely devastating crash," he said. "The driver of the car is deceased. The driver of the truck is obviously very shaken up."
Schmidt said the crash appeared to be a rear-end collision to the back of the car, but the reconstruction team would be able to confirm what happened after an investigation.
The highway is expected to be closed for several hours, which will affect the morning rush hour.
Schmidt is appealing for witnesses who were in the area around the time of the crash to come forward with details. The Toronto detachment of the OPP can be reached at 416-235-4981.
The identity and age of the victim was not immediately available.
CAIRO — Sudan’s official news agency says archeologists have reopened burial chambers in an ancient pyramid north of the capital, Khartoum.
SUNA says Tuesday the chambers are located at a depth of 10 metres (about 33 feet) under a pyramid in the Meroe area. The UNESCO world heritage site is home to pyramids ranging from six meters (20 feet) to 30 metres (100 feet) tall.
It says archeologists from a Qatari mission discovered artifacts, including human and animal bones, inside the chambers.
The pyramids, with narrow bases and steep angles on the sides, were built by the ancient Nubian civilization between 720 and 300 B.C.
Qatar has pledged $135 million to renovate and support Sudan’s antiquities.
Brier Creek in northwest Raleigh is seeing lots of new development. The Clairmont apartments are seen here in December 2016. Chris Seward cseward@newsobserver.com
Looks like the wait for the first look at Richard Linklater’s latest is nearly over. The first trailer for the director’s Last Flag Flying showed up on this week’s Deluxe Digital trailer list for U.S. cinemas – however, for whatever reason, it’s not actually included on the drive itself. Whether that means it will play in front of The Hitman’s Bodyguard this week or not is up in the air (it appears it was, and still may be, the plan) – but it definitely means we aren’t far off the trailer’s online and theatrical release. As always, we will update as soon as we hear more.
Starring Bryan Cranston, Steve Carell and Laurence Fishburne, the film is set to debut at the New York Film Festival – followed by a U.S. release November 3 with a UK date to be announced.
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Monday, December 11, 2017
A villager in the northern Chinese province of Shanxi was renovating a house when he was shocked to discover it was built over an ancient tomb. Archaeologists called in to excavate the site dated it to the Song Dynasty (A.D. 960–1127) and found that the burial chamber had been decorated with tile carvings depicting horses and flying deer, as well as an elaborate fresco of a lavish family feast. “It’s a glimpse of real life during the Song Dynasty,” says Zhong Longgang of the Shanxi Provincial Institute of Archaeology, who supervised the dig. “We think the party fresco depicts the people who were actually buried in the tomb, and it gives us a look at the clothing, diet, and etiquette of the period.” Many of the tiles recovered from the tomb have impressions of palm prints, which may have served as the signatures of the artisans who made them.
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* Says current staff at Automobile Craiova stands at 2,715.
* Says production of EcoSport will start in the fall of 2017.
* Says investment to build the vehicle is of up to 200 million euros ($213.00 million).
* Says will continue to assess the possibility of building new products at its Craiova plant to make full use of existing output and technology while holding "productive talks" with the Romanian government over improving infrastructure and logistics. ($1 = 0.9390 euros) (Reporting by Luiza Ilie; Editing by Radu Marinas)
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Nigeria condemns killing of citizen in South Africa
The latest killing brings to 20 Nigerians extra-judicially killed in South in 2016 alone.
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NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. -- A Florida high school student is accused of making a threat on Facebook to kill one of her former teachers.
Pasco County Sheriff's officials said in a news release that 18-year-old Desiree Zio posted on the social media site that she was going to find the River Ridge High School teacher and fatally stab her. She was arrested Sunday night in New Port Richey.
The report said Zio admitted to posting the threat. She's charged with making a written threat to kill or do bodily harm. A lawyer isn't listed on jail records.
Officials say Zio is a high school senior who attends classes at Marchman Technical College.
School district spokeswoman Linda Cobbe tells local news outlets that Zio will face disciplinary action that could include expulsion.
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DETROIT (AP) — Authorities have again temporarily closed two stretches of Detroit freeways to search for shell casings or other evidence in the apparently random shootings of four vehicles last week.
State police Lt. Michael Shaw says Monday likely would be the final day for such a search because snow is expected and snowplows will be clearing the pavement.
About two miles of westbound Interstate 94 on Detroit’s east side was expected to be closed for no more than 20 minutes, followed by a similar stretch of Interstate 96 on the west side.
Authorities have said they believe Thursday’s shootings are linked. A motorist on I-94 was shot in the leg. No one was hurt in the other three vehicles that were shot.
Police say they’re looking for a silver or gray sedan.
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What: Season 2 premiere of series about domestic helper robots becoming conscious, starring Gemma Chan, Carrie-Anne Moss, Sam Padillo. Anyone who caught the first season of “Humans” on AMC was undoubtedly struck by the performance of Gemma Chan.
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BRAMPTON, Ont. — The Peel police services board is looking at a windfall of nearly $800,000, but will have to wait seven years before spending it.
The cash, $797,790 in total, was seized last spring at Toronto’s Pearson International Airport and has been determined to likely be proceeds of crime.
Under the Police Services Act, the money is to be transferred to the police services board, but Chief Jennifer Evans recommended at a board meeting on Jan. 26 that the money be left in the bank for seven years in case someone comes forward to claim it.
The cash was seized on April, 19, 2017, after a bag checked by a woman flying from Toronto to Vancouver was deemed suspicious and searched.
Police say the woman was allowed to remain on the flight and was interviewed by Vancouver police, but denied any knowledge of the bag’s contents and has made no move to claim it.
Investigators say they have tried unsuccessfully to find the owner of the cash and say no charges will be laid.
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - A Florida woman lit a cigarette, sparking an explosion of a propane barbeque grill being transported in her SUV.
Orlando police Lt. Cindy Lane told news outlets that the grill was turned on and the propane tank was open in the back of the red Kia Sorento as she left a barbeque at the Central Florida Fairgrounds on Sunday afternoon.
Lane said the woman and her husband were burned and their sports utility vehicle was severely damaged. The couple's injuries are not considered to be life-threatening.
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The city wants new regulations for pawn shops and gold and silver exchanges to help curb property crime. Monday night, a committee discussed a “pawnbroker ordinance.”
It would require businesses to keep detailed logs, including the sellers fingerprints, address, and pictures of the items.
Buyers would also be restricted from paying anyone in cash.
The ordinance requires sellers be paid by check after a waiting period of three days while the information is looked over.
McGill will present Montreal-born conductor Yannick Nezet-Seguin with an honorary degree. The University's highest honour will be presented to Maestro Nezet-Seguin on May 14, at 3 p.m., at the Maison symphonique de Montreal, 1600 rue Saint-Urbain.
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Arkady Babchenko, who was reported killed in Kiev, is alive and has appeared at a news conference in Ukraine. The country's security service told reporters they had faked Babchenko’s death to catch people who were trying to kill him
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CHICAGO — Police are searching for a missing 11-year-old girl last seen Monday in the Park Manor neighborhood on the South Side.
Charisma Atwood was last seen near the areas of 6600 S. King Drive and 6700 S. Cottage Grove. She’s described as 5’3,” African American with a light complexion, brown eyes, and black braided hair. She may be wearing her braids up in a bun, and was last seen wearing a gray sweater, blue top with blue jeans, and gray and pink Jordan gym shoes.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Chicago Police at 312-747-8380.
MONTOUR/COLUMBIA COUNTY – Motorists traveling on Interstate 80 westbound are advised there’s a traffic backup due to a lane closure for guide rail repair. The back up stretches between mile marker 226 and 229. Traffic is backed up to Buckhorn exit. Avoid the area if possible.
In this enhanced episode, Hawaii Vet Dr. Buckeye Bottoms treats a rodeo horse, four alpacas, a baby goat, and more.
This undated picture provided on Monday, Feb. 13, 2017, by the Albanian National Coastline Agency shows a shipwreck discovered by the RPM's Hercules research vessel in Ionian Sea, Albania. The country is promoting the archaeological finds in the waters off its southwest coast to raise public interest and to attract attention of decision-makers who can help preserve the discoveries.
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Last fall the ashes of Florida Keys fly-fishing legend Capt. Bill Curtis were recently stolen from a parked pickup truck, sparking a mystery in the style of a Carl Hiaasen novel. Curtis “had no spurned lovers, lifelong enemies, obsessed fans or angry family members, according to friends, family and the police,” and the theft has created ongoing theories from some of Curtis’s closest friends, including fellow angler and author, Tom McGuane. “My theory is that it was a poor fisherman who knew what it was and thought that by sprinkling it on his Wheaties that someday he would be a better angler,” says McGuane. Read “The One That Got Away: Theft of Fishing Guide’s Ashes Becomes a Whodunit” by John Clarke, via The New York Times.
An American and a Lebanese man wounded in the ISIS-claimed shooting at a nightclub in Istanbul early on New Year's Day describe the attack that left 39 people dead and scores injured.
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Former "Sex and the City" star Cynthia Nixon says on Twitter that she is running for governor in New York
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BEAUMONT, TX (KJAC/NBC News/WCMH) — Easter celebrations ended in tragedy at a Beaumont, Texas park Sunday when a 7-year-old boy fell into the Neches River and drowned.
The boy was playing along the edge of one of the docks when he fell into the water according to police.
The children had just finished an Easter egg hunt and were playing with squirt guns when the 7-year-old was shot in the eye and fell off of the dock, according to witnesses.
The boy did not know how to swim according to family friends.
The dive team from the Beaumont Police Department searched the water for nearly an hour before they found his body near the dock, according to KJAC. Officers said that the boy’s parents were at the park when he fell into the water, but their exact whereabouts in the park are unknown.
Xbox is getting Discord account integration to connect with PC players
Microsoft has announced that Discord account integration is coming to the Xbox One, as is Xbox Live integration for the Discord app. This will allow Discord users to see what their Xbox friends are playing.
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CAMBRIDGE (CBS) — Crews were fighting a fire at a two-story apartment building Tuesday morning.
Cambridge Fire got the call about the blaze on Reservoir Street shortly before 8 a.m.
There were three people inside the building when the fire broke out.
One man who was sleeping on the second floor told WBZ NewsRadio 1030’s Carl Stevens that a construction worker barged in and told them to get out.
BREAKING: Firefighters respond to a fire on Reservoir Street in #Cambridge. The initial mayday call has been cancelled. #WBZ pic.twitter.com/NVdmsHqxwQ — Nicole Jacobs (@NicoleJacobsWBZ) April 18, 2017
All crews battling the fire were ordered out of the building, and were fighting it from the outside.
At one point, a mayday was issued, but it was then retracted.
Heavy fire in a house on Reservoir St. In #Cambridge pic.twitter.com/OSs9HHqFxv — Carl Stevens (@carlwbz) April 18, 2017
The cause of the fire, which did extensive damage to the building, was not yet known.
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ST. LOUIS, MO (KTVI) – Watch the Bommarito Automotive Group high school Game of the Week. The show brings you some of the best matchups in area high school sports. This week we bring you Webster Groves vs. Fort Zumwalt South basketball.
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6lack is coming to Rocking the Daisies and we are so ready
Cape Town – American rapper 6lack is coming to South Africa for Rocking the Daisies 2018 and we are so ready to see him on the massive local stage.
This is the latest in a series of line-up announcements from the organisers over the past few months in the lead up to the festival, which will be taking place from Friday, 5 until Sunday, 7 October. Tickets can be bought here.
Other acts already confirmed for Rocking the Daisies include Mura Musa and Majid Jordan among others.
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6lack (pronounced "black") received widespread acclaim with the release of his explosive single Prblms released in September 2017. Then in November of the same year he dropped his debut album FREE 6LACK and became an emerging name in trap and R&B. Since then, he's collaborated with Jhené Aiko, hit the studio with fellow Atlanta musician Gucci Mane and played at Coachella 2018.
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LONG BEACH, Calif. (AP)  A Long Beach woman has pleaded guilty to helping smuggle gun parts and thousands of rounds of ammunition to the Philippines.
The Long Beach Press-Telegram (http://bit.ly/2kuhu5V ) says 61-year-old Marlou Mendoza entered the plea Monday and could face up to 15 years in federal prison.
Her son, Mark, remains a fugitive.
Federal prosecutors say that in 2011, Mendoza shipped tens of thousands of 22.-caliber rounds to her native country without providing the required written notice. She was arrested last year at Los Angeles International Airport as she returned from a trip to the Philippines.
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× ChiPedia Episode #4: Arnez J.
On this bonus episode of Chipedia, Marsha speaks with comedian Arnez J.
Arnez opens up about his early career, his love for doing stand-up, comedian Mo’Nique, his Netflix comedy ‘Racially Motivated’ and his encounter with Prince.
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ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is meeting his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, for talks on bilateral relations and international issues.
Maduro's visit on Friday comes amid stringent U.S. sanctions on the South American nation and a deepening political crisis in Venezuela, as the country struggles with triple-digit inflation and widespread shortages.
The foreign ministers of both countries will also participate in the second meeting of their joint "partnership commissions" aimed at forging cooperation between the two countries, according to the Turkish president's office.
Maduro's visit follows a tour to Russia and to Belarus, where he discussed expanding military ties with the ex-Soviet nation.
In February 2016, Erdogan visited Chile, Peru and Ecuador to boost trade ties between Turkey and South America.
Officials say a woman has been arrested after trying to smoke on a Southwest flight from Portland to Sacramento, then shouting she was going to kill everyone on the plane.
In video obtained by CBS13 in Sacramento, the woman — identified as 24-year-old Valerie Curbelo of Sandy, Ore. — is shown wearing a white hat and sunglasses as she spews profanities and threats at the crew and pushes a flight attendant.
Southwest said in a statement Monday that the plane received priority treatment from air traffic control to land quickly in Sacramento, and law enforcement met the plane on the tarmac to arrest her.
In a jailhouse interview with CBS13, Curbelo said she tried to smoke because of anxiety.
She said she didn't know why she made the death threats, adding that the person doing that “was not me.”
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - House Speaker Paul Ryan is planning to hold a town hall meeting Aug. 21, his first open to the public in nearly two years.
The town hall in Racine is being organized by CNN and will be hosted by Jake Tapper. Ryan's office says CNN will be in charge of attendance for the event and is inviting attendees from Ryan's southeastern Wisconsin congressional district.
Republican and Democratic opponents have criticized Ryan for not holding a public town hall since October 2015. Ryan has defended himself by saying he doesn't want opponents from outside his district bussed in to disrupt any such meeting.
Ryan has instead opted to hold invite-only town halls at businesses in his district and over the telephone.
Perhaps you can measure time in inches...
In just one year, the average penis size has increased considerably, according to a new study.
Last year a survey conducted by Kings College London found that the average man's penis length was 5.16 inches.
Now, just one year later, the average size of 18-34 year olds’ penis has grown to 6.1 inches, nearly a full inch longer.
However, some speculate the discrepancy might have something to do with the way the two studies were carried out.
According to reports, last year's participants were measured by professionals, whereas this year, men were asked to volunteer the size of their manhood in an online survey.
Do you think the participants were exaggerating? Or is there something in the water?
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Authorities are investigating a fatal crash after the driver of an SUV struck a tree stump Tuesday afternoon.Troopers with the North Carolina Highway Patrol were called about the crash just before 3:30 p.m. at Mt. Pleasant Road and S. Creek Road, close to the Johnston County line.When they arrived, they found a 2004 Buick SUV overturned.Authorities said the driver of the SUV, 39-year-old James Samuel Day Jr., was driving recklessly down a logging path when he hit the tree stump, causing his vehicle to flip over.A passenger in the vehicle, 39-year-old Patricia Lawson Humphries, was partially ejected in the crash. She died at the scene from her injures.Day was taken to Wake Medical Center with serious injuries.Investigators have said they believe alcohol was a contributing factor in the collision. Charges have not been filed at this time.
Georgia O'Keeffe Museum gets fine arts curator
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The Georgia O'Keeffe Museum has a new curator of fine arts.
The Santa Fe-based museum announced the hiring of Ariel Plotek on Tuesday.?He served most recently as curator of modern and contemporary art at the San Diego Museum of Art, where he was responsible for numerous exhibitions and an expansive collection.
Plotek also has held a variety of museum and teaching positions at institutions that include the University of San Diego, Clemson University, New York University, the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts.
Plotek is the third curator hired by the O'Keeffe Museum this year.
With curators for digital experiences and interpretation, the recent hires are part of an initiative to weave more of O'Keeffe's life story into programming, community engagement and technology.
Djokovic has had a difficult 2018 as he attempts to climb back up the rankings after an injury-hit 12 months.
Last week, Djokovic reached the third round in Monte Carlo before being beaten by Dominic Thiem and, to get more competition ahead of the French Open, he accepted a wild card into the Barcelona Open.
The Serbian, who last played in Barcelona in 2006, is projected to meet Nadal in the quarter-finals.
But Nadal, who has won in Barcelona 10 times, reckons Djokovic is right to play after little on-court action this year.
Baku. 7 September. REPORT.AZ/ There will be no referendum on Catalonia’s independence. Report informs citing the TASS, chairman of the Spanish government Mariano Rajoy stated.
“I have given the instruction to send to the Constitutional Court the lawsuit against the separatist decisions of the Catalan authorities referring to its unconstitutionality,” the Premier noted.
“The referendum of independence will not be held,” Rajoy stressed.
Happy New Year, Philadelphia! Congratulations on surviving the scourge of 2016. Hopefully you celebrated its triumphant end with the requisite amount of alcohol and support from your friends.
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One YouTuber was giving fairy godmother realness when she decided to take a household item and make it into something beautiful.
While some magical women can turn pumpkins into carriages, Amber Scholl was out here turning trash bags in prom dresses.
when someone calls you trashy, make a dress out of trash bags & prove them fabulously correct 🗑👸🏻🖤 #DIY ✨ pic.twitter.com/57twQm6vsV — Amber Scholl (@AmberScholl) April 22, 2018
Amber conjured up her threads by restitching and gluing trash decorations onto a black body suit, and the results were transformative.
For anyone else trying to get creative for prom, Amber has a message.
“Have fun, and don’t take it too seriously,” she told Teen Vogue. “The whole point is to have a great night and feel beautiful, whatever that means to you.”
It appears you truly can find art in anything.
If you want to go trashy chic for your next ball, check out Amber’s tutorial below!
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* Says ‍preliminary Q3 Revenue Passenger Miles 33.13 billion, up 2.5 percent​
* Says September load factor 81.7 percent versus 84.2 percent a year ago
* Says co continues to estimate its Q3 2017 operating Revenue Per ASM (RASM) to be flat to down one percent, as compared with Q3 2016​
* Says flew 9.5 billion rpms in september 2017, a decrease of 4.5 percent from 9.9 billion RPMS flown in september 2016​
* Says September ‍available seat miles 11.61 billion versus 11.80 billion a year ago​
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ASHLAND CITY, Tenn. (WKRN) – A man wanted by Ashland City police for shoplifting and impersonating an officer was arrested on Monday.
Gabriel Taylor turned himself in at the Cheatham County jail for the crime that took place last January.
Taylor reportedly didn’t talk to investigators; he was simply booked on charges of theft, unlawful possession of a firearm, and criminal impersonation.
After several hours in jail, Taylor bonded out on $16,000. He is due back in court on March 1.
Elephants help in flood rescue
Elephants helped rescue hundreds of tourists from a flooded jungle safari park in Nepal, officials said on Monday, as the death toll from flash floods and landslides after four days of heavy rain rose to 70.
The Rapti River overflowed its banks in Sauraha, 80 kilometers south of Kathmandu, inundating hotels and restaurants and leaving some 600 tourists stranded.
Sauraha, on the fringe of Chitwan National Park, is home to 605 rhinoceroses and is popular with foreign tourists, including Indian and Chinese visitors, mainly for rhino watching and elephant rides.
"Some 300 guests were rescued on elephant backs and tractor trailers to (nearby) Bharatpur yesterday and the rest will be taken to safer places today," Suman Ghimire, head of a group of Sauraha hotel owners, said by telephone on Monday.
Floods have also swept the nearby northeast Indian state of Assam state in the past two days, killing at least 15 people and displacing nearly 2.3 million, officials said on Monday.
Northam cuts the ribbon on new regional workforce center
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They are calling it the first of its kind in Virginia – a regional workforce center that brings together job seekers, employment, training and other services. About ten local agencies and non-profits are involved with the Virginia Career Works-Blue Ridge Center. Governor Northam helped cut the ribbon today:
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There’s also career counseling, a resource room and computers for job searches at the new Virginia Career Works Center on Thirlane Road.
BOSTON (CBS) – The profiling of the people behind mass murders is a logical and necessary step towards dissecting their psyche, and taking preemptive measures, but that may still prove to be a faulty panacea. The media and politicians tend to pass off these violent attacks endemic to people with mental problems because it’s a convenient explanation, but it’s ultimately a failure to confront the hard truth. Marisa will offer her analysis on what she thinks is the underlying cause of these unchecked scourges, and it is sure to provide food for thought. What do you think is the cause of such violence?
Tug Valley High School's Future Business Leaders of America members completed a food drive as one of their final projects for the 2016-2017 school year.
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Wendy Williams is going from daytime TV star to full-fledged superhero!
The Wendy Williams Show host was spotted in a head-turning look at New York Comic Con on Friday (October 6) in New York City.
PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Wendy Williams
The three day event dedicated to comics, graphic novels, anime, manga, video games, toys, movies and more is taking place between October 5-8 at the Javits Center in Manhattan.
Wendy recently found herself at the center of one of her own “Hot Topics” when her husband Kevin Hunter was hit with allegations of infidelity in the tabloids. “I stand by my guy,” she declared on her show.
Doris L. Miller, 80, died at 7:37 a.m. Saturday, March 17, 2018, at Calhoun Nursing and Rehab.
Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, March 21, at Gress, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home in Hardin. Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 22, at St. Norbert’s Catholic Church in Hardin. Burial will follow at St. Norbert’s Cemetery in Hardin.
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Leggett (knee) practiced without limitations Friday and is in line to play Sunday against the Browns.
The rookie fifth-round pick has been kept out of the first four weeks of action with this knee injury. He missed opportunities to play significant snaps with top tight ends Austin Seferian-Jenkins (suspension) and Eric Tomlinson (elbow) both missing two games through the first four weeks. Leggett is lined up as the No. 3 tight end and how the Jets deploy him is still up in the air.
1:26 Royals Daily: Camp opens, bizarre injury follows Pause
3:20 A look back at the explosion that killed six firefighters in 1988
5:07 Defense, prosecutor make their case in closing arguments in Van Note murder trial
3:16 Kelvin Herrera, Joakim Soria discuss this year's Royals bullpen
1:00 Blue Valley football coach Eric Driskell on life support
2:20 KU coach Bill Self on beating West Virginia: 'I still don't know how we did it'
3:54 Singing telegram helps create a love match in an Alabama Wal-Mart
0:47 Blue Valley students hold prayer vigil for coach Eric Driskell
1:32 Press Secretary says press should focus more on leaks than Flynn's resignation
LaVar Ball, the outspoken father of NBA Draft prospect Lonzo Ball, has inked a deal withLeaf Trading Cards to sell autographed cards that feature some of his outlandish statements, according to a report from ESPN.The cards will be sold Wednesday on eBay, starting at 1 p.m. ET, at a fixed price of $59.95 each.
Some of the cards would be more popular than others, but those who plan on purchasing should know this:When a person clicks to buy a card, he or she will not know which phrase it features.
"This wasn't all about the money," said Ball, who signed the cards at his California home Friday. "I think it's cool to have a card."
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DECATUR, Ga. — Another major highway in metro Atlanta has been closed, this one because an underground gas leak caused the fast lane to buckle.
DeKalb County spokeswoman Sarah Page says the pavement on Interstate 20 buckled in the HOV lane Monday morning, several miles southeast of downtown Atlanta. All westbound lanes are closed until further notice.
WXIA-TV reports the large bump in the interstate is about 3 feet high.
It’s the second time a major highway in the Southeast’s largest city has become defective in the past few weeks. A large fire allegedly set by a man smoking crack cocaine caused overpass on Interstate 85 to collapse a few miles north of downtown Atlanta on March 27.
CLEVELAND — Authorities say a Cleveland police officer attacked a woman and had her arrested for assaulting a police officer.
Sgt. Christopher Graham, of Wellington, was charged Thursday with misdemeanour assault and unlawful restraint. He pleaded not guilty during a court appearance Friday morning.
A Cleveland police Internal Affairs detective wrote in court papers that the 38-year-old Graham assaulted the woman Sept. 12 and then had her arrested on the felony assault charge.
Officials haven’t said why Graham allegedly attacked the woman.
Cleveland.com reports that Cleveland paid settlements in two lawsuits filed against Graham that accused him of misusing his police power.
Graham’s attorney didn’t return telephone messages seeking comment Friday.
A police spokeswoman didn’t respond to an email asking about Graham’s status with the department.
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MOSCOW (Sputnik)Syrian Kurds will not recognize the decisions of international conferences on Syria, if they take place without their participation, co-chair of the Democratic Union Party (PYD) Asya Abdullah said Wednesday.
"If they really want to solve the Syrian problem, it is necessary to take into account our opinion, we should take part. For we will never accept any decision of a conference held without our participation," Abdullah said.
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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Space Age hand-me-downs are soaring to a whole new level.
On Tuesday, SpaceX plans to launch its first rocket for NASA. The unmanned Falcon 9 — last used in June — will carry up a Dragon capsule that’s also flown on a previous space station supply run.
NASA’s International Space Station manager, Kirk Shireman, says the risk of launching a recycled rocket is about the same as for a brand new one. He says he’ll be just as anxious as he always is at every launch.
As before, the first-stage booster will attempt to land back at Cape Canaveral, Florida.
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This will be the first launch in more than a year from Launch Complex 40. The pad was ruined when a SpaceX rocket exploded during testing in September 2016.
The vitriolic volleys - about just when Mr. Baldwin learned Ms. Reed was 16 or 17 - should come as no surprise, given how bracing the book is.
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It has been a wet day for some in South Mississippi as showers and storms moved through, but not everyone saw rain. As we move throughout tonight we will have our rain chances go down, but there will still be a chance you could see a few showers, so bring an umbrella if you will be out. Temperatures tonight we fall to the 60s with a good amount of cloud cover overhead.
European leaders reacted with restraint and concern Monday to the narrow outcome of a referendum in Turkey that grants sweeping new powers to the nation's president. While relations between the European Union and Turkey have been deteriorating for months, the result of the Turkish vote will likely only widen the growing political and cultural distance between the 28-nation bloc and the EU candidate country.
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A burglary suspect died Sunday night after a struggle with police officers in Santa Ana.
Officers were trying to detain a man who allegedly broke into a business on West First Street around 9 p.m.
The suspect was taken into custody after a brief foot chase that ended at a nearby liquor store.
Santa Ana Police Corporal Anthony Bertagna said the officers did use force, but he could not say exactly what happened until the officers are interviewed.
At some point after taking him into custody, officers noticed that the suspect was having trouble breathing.
The man was transported to a hospital for treatment, where he later died.
The suspect and officers involved have not been identified. Bertagna said to his knowledge, the suspect was not armed.
The Orange County District Attorney will lead an investigation into the man's death.
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* ATOS CEO SAYS GROUP WILL KEEP ITS CAPACITY TO SEIZE OTHER M&A OPPORTUNITIES AFTER BUYING GEMALTO
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* ATOS CFO GIRARD CONFIRMS GROUP REVENUE ORGANIC GROWTH TARGETS BY 2019, INCLUDING POTENTIAL GEMALTO ACQUISITION
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Adding fuel to your NFL Draft Week flames, we brought in Friend of the Program Matt Waldman (@MattWaldman) of The Rookie Scouting Portfolio and Football Guys to break down the two polarizing quarterback prospects (Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson), give me a mid-late round tight end, wide receiver, and running back that could help the Minnesota Fightin’ Vikings Day 3, and his FAVORITE skill position sleeper of the draft. Plus I open the show with some choice thoughts on Vikings general manager Rick Spielman.
Cynthia Holowatsch has been indicted on murder charges. She is accused of shooting and killing her roommate in Nolanville.
According to Nolanville Interim Police Chief Michael Hatton, Holowatsch, 50, was arrested and charged with first degree murder.
Nolanville police were dispatched to a civil standby around 11 a.m. A civil standby is when a resident calls police for police supervision in a tense situation. The situation was cleared.
Police said 30 minutes later, a shooting occurred at the same residence the 1200 block of Ave. H.
The victim, Roy Linder III, 26, was pronounced dead.
Holowatsch and Linder were roommates but were not romantically involved.
Police said that the shooting stemmed from an argument inside of the house with the other roommates.
Holowatsch invoked her right to remain silent, police said.
Justice of the Peace G.W. Ivey will arraign Holowatsch on Sunday.
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Women’s bodies are a perennial political battleground in the US. This is the only developed country with no universal health coverage and one of only a few with no guaranteed paid maternity leave. Compared to women in Canada or Europe, it’s harder for Americans to take time off work to see a doctor, or get affordable child care. When I asked maternal health experts why American women have a shockingly high risk of dying in childbirth, I was told their health just isn’t valued here.
ALDEN, N.Y. (WIVB) – A two-month Narcotics Unit investigation culminated in the arrest of a Village of Alden man Friday morning.
The Narcotics Unit executed a search warrant at the Exchange Street residence of Joseph Jurek, 28, at 7:30 a.m. Friday.
Narcotics Unit member recovered about four pounds of marijuana and $3,800 in cash.
Jurek was charged with a felony county of criminal possession of marijuana, as well as endangering the welfare of a child due to the fact that Jurek’s one-month-old child was in the apartment at the time of the arrest.
Jurek is being held at the Erie County Holding Center pending his arraignment.
The Sheriff’s Office notified Child Protective Services for further investigation.
Anyone looking for more tranquil Sundays this summer may want to think about attending a free drop-in meditation session in July and August.
Led by volunteers from Community Mindfulness Burlington, the mindfulness sessions are partly supported by the city’s Neighbourhood Community Matching Fund, which provides up to $5,000 to support projects held by neighbourhood and community groups.
Mindfulness is a type of meditation where a positive mental state is achieved by a person focusing their awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting their feelings, thoughts and bodily sensations, stated a media release.
“We have each benefited from mindfulness ourselves and wanted to share these practices for self-compassion and awareness with the community,” said Jeff Catania, of Community Mindfulness Burlington.
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LAHORE: A retired Punjab University professor was murdered at her home in Lahore on Tuesday.
E-block resident and Punjab University's department of Molecular Genetics' retired professor Tahira was living alone at her residence, police said.
When her daughter in Karachi could not be traced, PU's guards were informed through a relative, who broke in to discover the professor's body.
A sharp object was used on professor Tahira's neck to murder her, police sources said.
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The police were informed of the incident following which the Punjab Forensic Agency's officials reached the site and collected forensic evidence from the deceased professor's house.
The body was shifted to a hospital for post-mortem, and a case of murder was registered.
An investigation into the matter has commenced, the police said.
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Four people are indicted for allegedly kidnapping a man and leaving him bound without clothes along Highway 136 West. Cole Schriber, Jacob Woods, Mason Brown, and Jessica Caterina are all charged with Kidnapping and Wanton Endangerment.
These charges stem from an investigation that began on Eclipse Day – August 21st.
Deputies say they found the 22-year-old Jasper man wrapped in a blanket and bound by duct tape in the woods along HWY 136 West in Henderson County.
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Just wanted to throw in a heads up that I’m trying to get Ghosts to play the POP Goes The World fund drive kick off show this Fri. 4/21. They’re still trying to see if they can do it. I’ll let you know as soon as they can confirm.
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Last summer, the Los Angeles Lakers uncharacteristically opened their check book to sign veterans Luol Deng and Timofey Mozgov to massive four-year contracts. In the opening days of free agency, a huge chunk of the precious cap space that the Lakers had been hoarding for a superstar was gone.
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LONDON (AP) — Big Ben will fall silent next week in London as a major restoration project gets underway.
The bongs of the iconic bell will be stopped on Aug. 21 to protect workers during a four-year, 29-million-pound ($38 million) conservation project that includes repair of the Queen Elizabeth Tower, which houses Big Ben and its clock.
Steve Jaggs, keeper of the Great Clock, said Monday that the mechanism will be dismantled piece by piece and its four dials will be cleaned and repaired.
Big Ben has been stopped several times since it first sounded in 1859, but the current restoration project will mark the longest period of silence for the bell.
It will still sound on big occasions, such as Remembrance Sunday.
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Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, left, and Madagascar President Hery Rajaonarimampianina speak to the media during a joint news conference in Antananarivo, Madagascar, Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2017. Erdogan has arrived in Madagascar on an Africa tour in which he is promoting trade and asking governments to crack down on schools and other institutions linked to Fethullah Gulen, a Muslim cleric accused of organizing the failed military uprising.
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Carmelo Anthony and LaLa have been together for more than a decade and just announced their separation.
Carmelo, a star basketball player for the New York Knicks, has been plagued with trade rumors, adding stress to the relationship.
Sources tell TMZ the couple are living separately in NYC. They are not divorcing right now, just separating. The couple shares a 10 year old son, Kiyan, together.
Before we say goodbye, let’s go back to when Melo’ and LaLa were on MTV Cribs…
We hope LaLa and Carmelo can work it out. We love these two together!
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“Las Vegas billionaire Sheldon Adelson has come out in support of National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster, disavowing a campaign against McMaster by a group Adelson funds, the Zionist Organization of America,” according to Jonathan Swan.
“Adelson is one of the biggest financial donors in Republican politics, and his influence over national security and Israel-related matters is substantial. His is a voice listened to by President Trump and other senior White House officials like Jared Kushner.”
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – A judge denied bond for a 26-year-old woman who was arrested after a 13-month-old baby suffered multiple injuries that left her
hospitalized.
Newport News Police responded to the 100 block of Windsor Castle Drive on September 14 after receiving reports of a 13-month-old girl suffering from a medical issue.
Medics attended to the child, who had multiple visible injuries. She was ultimately transported to a local hospital for treatment.
Detectives with the Special Victims Unit found that 26-year-old Kiara Cherae Hall was the child’s sole caretaker. She was arrested and charged with one count of aggravated malicious wounding.
Hall’s three sons–ages 9, 7 and 1–were living with her at the time of the incident but have since been sent to live with their father, who lives in California.
Hall faces 20 years in prison and could have two other charges added.
B.C.'s Vancity credit union says it is experiencing a system-wide outage and banking services for many members are not available.
It asks that if members are asked multiple times for a PIN, do not re-enter it as the account may become locked.
The company says it is working on a solution and will provide updates.
A strategist at Deutsche Bank says retail investors have shifted to trading cryptocurrency after not profiting on foreign exchange trades.
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The current gasoline average in Fargo and other area communities is at a point last seen more than a decade ago. The last time Fargo-area motorists paid a lower price during the month of June was in 2005.
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Baez went 2-for-5 with an RBI in Wednesday's 2-1 loss to the Pirates.
Baez got his team on the board with an RBI single in the first inning, but the Cubs' offense fizzled from there. The 25-year-old now has a solid .271 average and .864 OPS to go along with a team-high 43 RBI.
A poet didn't make history in Halifax last week, but she might have been the catalyst for changing how the city commemorates its history. Rebecca Thomas, Halifax's 31-year-old aboriginal poet laureate, went before Halifax council with a poem chiding councillors for shutting down debate last year over how the city commemorates its controversial founder.
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The 30-something-foot tree in downtown New Hamburg regularly used for the Christmas “Tree of Light” event has been cut down and taken away.
Its replacement, if all goes according to schedule, is to be planted on Tuesday, Oct. 10.
“It was time for a change,” said Reta Klaassen of the New Hamburg Lioness Club and a Tree of Light committee member. “The old tree was dying, pretty much half-dead, and never properly maintained. The town needed something new.”
This December will be the 34th year for the Tree of Light, when New Hamburg gathers at the corner of Peel and Huron Streets, where the old tree located outside the post office — beside the Centennial Fountain — was decked with Christmas lights sponsored by Wilmot people, groups or businesses.
Goldman Sachs removes Monster Beverage from its Conviction Buy List due to concerns on the company's U.S. sales trends. Monster's international growth track is still strong enough to keep Goldman generally bullish on the beverage stock with a Buy rating.
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A 15-year-old boy was in critical condition Monday evening following a shooting near the Los Angeles Police Department's 77th Street Station.
Two males are being sought in connection with the attack, authorities said.
The shooting was reported shortly after 4 p.m. in the 7600 block of South Broadway. The victim was taken to a hospital and is in critical condition, said LAPD spokeswoman Liliana Preciado.
Two males approached the victim and shot him in what is believed to be a gang-related attack, Preciado said. A detailed description of the assailants was not available.
Officers cordoned off the area to search for the shooters. No other injuries were reported.
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There's also a variant of the pump targeted at type 2 diabetes. Intarcia started the paperwork on commercial use in November, so you could see it in use relatively soon.
Any practical implementation of the HIV pump is years away. Intarcia still has to settle on a drug to use, and there are regulations and similar hurdles to clear before it's ready to use. If it's deployed as promised, though, it could go a long way toward reducing the influence of HIV and AIDS in places like sub-Saharan Africa, where the virus remains a serious problem. Like with many medicines, the biggest challenge is simply getting people to take preventative drugs on a consistent basis -- this would make it much less of a hassle. Cost is still a concern (will the medicine be inexpensive enough that wide distribution is practical?), but the technology is at least in place.
A Chippewa Falls man is accused of allegedly using a debit card that didn’t have his name on it, and also threatening to shoot an officer and damaging the squad car on the drive to the Chippewa County Jail.
31-year old Jack Lucas has been charged with threatening an officer, criminal damage to property, resisting an officer, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
According to the criminal complaint, police were called to a tavern on June 4th after Lucas attempted to use a debit card that didn’t match his ID. When he was arrested, he kicked at the cage in the back of the squad car, damaging it. He also threatened the arresting officer, telling him he was going to get his gun and shoot him.
Washington Nationals' right-hander Max Scherzer, who left his final start of the regular season with a hamstring strain, is scheduled to start Game 3 of the National League Division Series against the Chicago Cubs, Nats manager Dusty Baker said on Friday.
Righty Stephen Strasburg was the starter for Game 1, with left-hander Gio Gonzalez getting the nod for the second game.
Max Scherzer is scheduled to get the ball in Game 3 of the NLDS against the Cubs. Brad Mills/USA TODAY Sports
An MRI revealed that the 33-year-old Scherzer only tweaked his hamstring.
A two-time Cy Young Award winner, Scherzer is 16-6 with a 2.51 ERA in 31 starts this season. He leads the National League in strikeouts (268) and WHIP (0.90), and he is considered a frontrunner to win his third Cy Young.
MODESTO, Calif. (AP)  Police in central California say a man was arrested after hitting his ex-girlfriend's new boyfriend in the head with a small hatchet.
The Modesto Bee reports that police arrested 34-year-old Shane Harden last weekend at his Modesto home on allegations of attempted murder, stalking, violating a restraining order and violating his probation.
Police say Harden had been stalking the couple since they started dating more than a year ago and had argued with them several times.
Modesto Police Department spokeswoman Sharon Bear says Harden showed up at his ex-girlfriend's house on June 11 and hit her boyfriend in the head with the hatchet, causing a four-inch laceration to his head.
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It wasn't immediately clear Tuesday if Harden has an attorney.
NEW YORK (AP) — She's once, twice, three times a Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover lady.
Kate Upton is once again gracing the cover of the annual issue, becoming only the fourth woman to do so three times. This year, she's making the splash with three different covers.
Other women who did the cover three times include Tyra Banks, Heidi Klum and Christie Brinkley, who also is featured in this year's edition with her two daughters. Elle Macpherson holds the record with five cover appearances.
Other notables in this year's edition include former cover girl Chrissy Teigen, an expectant mother and athletes including tennis champ Serena Williams and Olympic gold medal gymnast Simone Biles.
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Donald Trump wiped “dandruff” off French president Emmanuel Macron’s shoulder as he joked about the pair’s “very special relationship”.
The US president and his French counterpart joked in front of cameras in the White House on Tuesday.
Donald Trump told reporters: “It’s a great honour, a great honour, we do have a very special relationship.”
President Trump and President Macron met reporters in the White House of Tuesday. Picture: Twitter
He then looked down at Mr Macron’s suit jacket, as he quipped: “In fact, I’ll get that little piece of dandruff,” before wiping it off.
The US president added: “We have to make him perfect. He is perfect.”
“So it is really great to be with you and you’re a special friend.”
Luckily, the French president appeared to see the funny side as he laughed along before shaking Mr Trump’s hand.
March 30 Genpact Ltd
* Genpact Limited announces $200 million accelerated share repurchase
* Under terms of ASR, Genpact has agreed to repurchase $200 million of its common shares from Morgan Stanley & Co. Llc, in total
* Genpact Ltd - Genpact expects to fund asr through cash on balance sheet, operating cash flows and net proceeds from recent offering by unit
* Genpact - on March 30, to pay to dealer $200 million in exchange for initial delivery of 6.6 million co's common shares based on current market prices of shares
* ASR was entered into pursuant to Genpact's existing share repurchase program
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Muslims cancel Muharram procession to fund cancer treatment of Hindu man
Muslims in India’s West Bengal have given a remarkable example of humanity in the recent time.
They decided to cancel this year’s Muharram procession and donate the money to a Hindu neighbour who is suffering from cancer.
Samaj Sangha Club which organizes Muharram procession has already given Rs 6000 and will collect Rs 50,000 (also the amount needed for procession).
Hindu man Abir Bhunia is a recharge mobile shop owner who is suffering from caner of immune system called Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.
The Secretary Samajh Sangha Club said that processions can be taken out every year but the life of this person has to be saved.
Bhunia was overwhelmed and full of gratitude for his neighbours.
Anthony Anderson to host NAACP Image Awards a third time The actor, who's been recognized by the organization for his role on "black-ish," hosted the last two editions of the award show.
J.Law, Zoe Saldana among Walk of Fame inductees Snoop Dogg, Bernie Mac, Jack Black and more will also be honored next year.
'Hidden Figures' among top NAACP Image Award winners Denzel Washington also added to his awards haul for "Fences," winning the trophy for best movie actor.
Image copyright Google Image caption Hertford Regional College said it takes student safety seriously and is working with the police
Two teenagers have been arrested after a boy was stabbed on a college campus.
The victim suffered a wound to the thigh at Hertford Regional College in Turnford, Broxbourne.
Paramedics treated the boy at the scene, after emergency crews were called at 15:05 BST on Thursday, before he was taken to hospital and later discharged.
Two boys, aged 16 and 17, have been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm.
One has been released while inquiries are continuing. The other remains in police custody.
Det Insp Tom Leeks, of Hertfordshire Police, said: "We believe that this was an isolated incident and the offenders are known to the victim.
"We are working closely with the college management team and students should not be alarmed if they see police officers at the college today as we continue our enquiries."
Wise Brother Media – You probably haven’t eaten pasta with your hands since you were a toddler. And it’s about time that changed.
Olive Garden just rolled out a new food that’s, basically, LASAGNA NACHOS. They’re calling them “Loaded Pasta Chips” which is a worse name than LASAGNA NACHOS. Because that’s what they are. LASAGNA NACHOS.
Here’s what that means . . .
1. Instead of chips, they use fried lasagna noodles.
2. They’re covered in two sauces: A meat sauce with chunks of chicken, meatballs, and sausage . . . and a little bit of Alfredo sauce.
3. And they’re covered in two types of cheese: Mozzarella and Parmesan.
They’re available now, if you want to be the hero who brings them to a Super Bowl party. And they’ll be on sale through the end of March.
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It's believed the 21-year-old was punched and stomped on outside a Mudgeeraba pub before he returned home badly injured.
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Today Kimiora Kaire-Melbourne and Wikitoria Day take you through the top stories of the day.
Wildfires are threatening homes around Governors Bay in Christchurch. Residents have been evacuated overnight as firefighters have attempted to stop the fires from causing damage to property. We bring you more this evening.
A 30-year-old man has been arrested and charged with the abduction and attack on a woman in Eden Terrace, Auckland on Monday afternoon. Read more here.
And at 35 years of age, Hohua Mohi is set to judge the haka for the first time at Te Matatini after more than twenty years performing, most recently for Te Arawa juggernauts Ngāti Rangiwewehi and Ngāti Tarāwhai. See a special feature on Mohi here.
Tune in to Māori Television at 5:30 for all the details on all of our top stories, or visit our website, Facebook or Twitter page.
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — A viewer shares images Wednesday of smoke in Northeast Alabama.
WHNT’s Olivia Steen is on her way to the scene. No flames are visible.
Firefighters confirm the smoke derived from GameTime property. The company sells outdoor fitness products, playground equipment and sufacing & park amenities, according to their website.
They are located off 150 PlayCore Drive SE.
PlayCore is off Gault Avenue.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
BREAKING: 35 killed as herdsmen burn down entire Benue village
No fewer than 35 persons have been killed and several other still missing after suspected herdsmen attacked Tse Umenger in Mbadwem Council Ward of Guma LGA, Benue State. DAILY POST gathered that the heavily armed men, numbering over 50, stormed the village on Tuesday around 7pm and set the entire village on fire. Our reporter […]
BREAKING: 35 killed as herdsmen burn down entire Benue village
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MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Australian cyclist Stephen Wooldridge, a former Olympic and world champion, has died at the age of 39.
Wooldridge won a team pursuit gold at the 2004 Athens Olympics and four world titles in the same event from 2002-06.
Cycling New South Wales confirmed the cyclist's death in a statement.
"Stephen was an inspirational figure in track cycling, particularly in his home state of NSW," the state governing body said in a statement.
"Cycling NSW's thoughts are with Stephen's family and his friends during this difficult time."
(Reporting by Ian Ransom; Editing by Greg Stutchbury)
NLY01 has been described as “amazingly protective” following preliminary trials showing it stopped brain cells from dying.
The study, published in Nature Medicine, was conducted by researchers at Johns Hopkins University, in the US, who believe the drug will could be tested on humans later this year.
If trials on human beings are successful, the NLY01 will become one of the first drugs to directly target the progression of Parkinson's, rather than just blocking its symptoms.
Professor Ted Dawson, who led the three-part study on mice and human brain tissue, said: “It [NLY01] is amazingly protective of target nerve cells.”
NLY01 binds to glucagon-like peptide-1 receptors on the surface of certain cells.
The Elves of Christmas Present surprised 13-year-old Hannah Viens of Kansas City, Kan., and her family by completing the renovation of their new home weeks before scheduled. Hannah learned that her brain cancer returned this summer. At her old home, Hannah shared a room with her sisters; now she has her own room. With the help of the more than 100 Elves, their pastor, who is also a contractor, got the home done on Christmas Eve.
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Palisades High School’s award-winning color guard practiced one afternoon this month at school, gearing up for the fall season. Palisades News stopped by to shoot a quick video. Coach Jack Trieger leads the practice.
The color guard travels with the band, which is also award-winning.
England captain, Harry Kane has said they grew up as a team during their penalty shootout victory over Colombia, in the 2018 World Cup last 16 on Tuesday.
Kane scored from the spot in the 1-1 draw, before netting again in the shootout in Moscow.
It was England’s first World Cup shootout victory and only their second in a major tournament.
“We spoke a lot about being an inexperienced, long team, but we grew up a lot on that pitch tonight. It was mixed emotions, highs and lows, even in the penalty shoot-outs. The boys were fantastic.
“Penalty shootouts are a lot about mentality, and obviously we know England haven’t done great in the past, so it was nice to get that one off our back and it’ll give us huge belief going forward,” Kane told reporters after the game.
The Three Lions will now face Sweden in the quarter-finals.
Romanian state-owned railways company CFR Calatori reintroduced on Monday, December 11, the Snow Trains. These trains take tourists to mountain resorts in Prahova Valley, such as Sinaia or Busteni, as well as Vatra Dornei and Piatra Neamt.
In weekends, tickets for train trips to the Prahova Valley resorts (between Sinaia and Brasov) have discounts of between 31% and 56%, CFR Calatori announced. Also, between January 1 and February 28, 2018, from Monday to Thursday, the Snow Trains tickets will have discounts of up to 25%.
Tickets can be purchased online, as well as from ticket offices or vending machines located in train stations.
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Miami Gardens Carol City High School CB Jarvis Brownlee picked up a Miami scholarship on Tuesday night.“I was thanking God when I got it, it’s a blessing,” Brownlee said.How’d he land the offer?“We...
Baku. 17 March. REPORT.AZ/ German squad for friendly match with England on March 22 in Dortmund and against Azerbaijani national team as part of 2018 World Cup qualifying group match was announced.
Report informs, Bundesteam coach Joachim Löw has invited new players.
Notably, Azerbaijan vs Germany match will be held in Tofig Bakhramov Stadium, at 20:00 Baku time.
HOUSTON, Alaska (AP) – Alaska State Troopers have released the name of an 11-year-old Palmer boy killed in a Parks Highway crash near Houston.
Noah Meyer died Wednesday afternoon.
Troopers say a northbound pickup driven by 20-year-old Kole Denevan, driving with an adult passenger, crossed the centerline at Mile 53.
A car driven by 57-year-old Mark Meyer of Palmer with three juvenile passengers was southbound.
Meyer tried to avoid a collision as Denevan attempted to correct and the two vehicles crashed.
Noah Meyer suffered fatal injuries and was ejected.
Multiple people in the crash were transported to hospitals with what troopers say were non-life-threatening injuries.
The British Columbia government must hand over health information that tobacco giant Phillip Morris International says it needs to fight the province's efforts to recover health-care costs from tobacco related diseases. In a unanimous decision, a B.C. Court of Appeal panel upheld a lower court order that Phillip Morris must have access to the raw data used by the province in 2001 when it launched its lawsuit against 13 tobacco companies, including Phillip Morris.
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Swear and Shake play eclectic soft soul, with lush harmonies and a velvety retro production feel. The group has something in common with Lake Street Dive, although it might also bring comparisons to Feist, with the expressive singing of frontwoman Kari Spieler occupying the sonic spotlight with impressive uncluttered poise.
If many bands flock to New York City to seek fame and a thriving music scene, there are others that flee the big city in hopes of finding another place where rent is reasonable and roomy practice spaces abound. Swear and Shake made the move to Nashville, and the change of scenery gave it an emotional and narrative kernel for its last record "The Sound of Letting Go."
Swear and Shake perform at Fairfield Theater Company's Stage One, 70 Sanford St., Fairfield, Friday, June 23, at 7:45 p.m. Tickets are $20. 203-259-1036 or fairfieldtheatre.org.
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Jay Peacock, an Australia-based Ghanaian gospel artiste, has released his second single titled ‘N’adom’.
Produced by B Cole, ‘N’adom’ inspires Christians and non-Christians to depend on the grace of God in whatsoever they seek do.
The song, according the management of the artiste, will be released on major online platforms like I-Tunes and YouTube.
Jay Peacock will also embark on radio tour to promote the song during his visit to Ghana by the close of the June.
Before the radio tour, the artiste will host a media listening event in Accra, where radio presenters, bloggers and DJs, will be given the opportunity to listen to the songs for the first time.
SAN DIEGO (NEWS 8) - During Sunday’s football parties, many menus will include alcohol and while the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department wants fans to enjoy the day, they want them to do so safely.
The department plans to conduct extra patrols during Super Bowl Sunday and has these guidelines for the public:
Designate a sober driver
Take a cab or use a ride-sharing service or app
Use public transportation
Stay over at a friend's house
Don't let your friends drive drunk
Buzzed driving is drunk driving
In 2017, the Sheriff's Department arrested 1,225 people for DUI.
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Tony Award winner Michael Aronov guest stars on the next episode of NBC's THE BLACKLIST titled 'Miss Rebeccca Thrall.' The talented actor, who won this year's Tony Award for OSLO as Featured Actor in a Play, plays Smokey Putnam, an expert in the art and Science of logistics who once managed the travel arrangements of a magnificent, yet unusual, business, but has since fallen on hard times, currently on the run accused of embezzling over $2 million. The episode airs Wednesday, October 11th at 8pm on NBC.
In addition to OSLO, Michael Aronov has appeared on Broadway in the 2012 revival of GOLDEN BOY. His TV credits include guest star appearances on CBS' MADAM SECRETARY and FX's THE AMERICANS. He will next be seen on the big screen in the upcoming film OPERATION FINALE.
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Ben Close has earned the admiration of his Pompey midfield rival.
Stuart O'Keefe has been handed a return to Kenny Jackett's side in the last two games.
It's an opportunity to have arisen following a thigh injury to the in-form Close.
The Fratton youngster had previously started 13 successive League One matches, many alongside O’Keefe, before injury struck.
And Close’s one-time partner has been impressed with his ongoing development.
O’Keefe said: ‘Ben has done well. He’s a young lad who has his taste of first-team football and done brilliantly, to be fair to him.
‘He had a good start to the season and will have a good career.
‘Ben’s got to keep going, keep his head and make sure he is fit when he comes back.
‘This competition is great for the team. Everyone is pushing everyone and training is getting more and more intense and competitive.
‘The edge is getting there, which is what we want, ultimately.’
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The Indiana Commission for Higher Education gives Purdue University the OK to launch a new online school. The online school would stem from Purdue’s recent acquisition of for-profit Kaplan University.
It’s being referred to as “New-U” until an official name is chosen. The next step the school will need to take is to get permission from the U.S. Department of Education and the Higher Learning Commission.
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MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – A family in the east Twin Cities metro is starting 2017 without a home after it was damaged in a fire Sunday afternoon.
Firefighters were called to a residence on the 500 block of Larpenteur Avenue East on Sunday afternoon on a report of a fire. There were no reports of any injuries at the scene.
Authorities say eight people were displaced as a result of the fire, and the American Red Cross is providing assistance to them.
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Lamwo. At least 3,500 South Sudan refugees who had camped at Ngomoromo border in Lokung Sub-county in Lamwo District have been moved to settlement camps in order to access basic supplies by government and donors.
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April 24 (Reuters) - CyberOptics Corp:
* SEES Q2 2018 SALES $14 MILLION TO $15.5 MILLION
* Q1 EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW $-0.02 — THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S
* QTRLY REVENUE $14.1 MILLION VERSUS $11.9 MILLION
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Oh, snap! Crocodile bites French tourist at Thai park
BANGKOK (AP) — A French tourist who tried to have her picture taken with a crocodile in Thailand was injured when the reptile snapped at her when she got too close.
The woman, who is in her 40s, suffered a severe bite wound to her leg Sunday at the Khao Yai National Park, said Thanya Netithammakul, head of the National Park, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Department.
She had been squatting next to the animal, posing for a picture, but she tipped over and the crocodile snapped, the official told the Bangkok Post in a story published Monday.
The attack happened Sunday off the nature study trail in the Haew Suwat waterfall area.
Police arrested four men in possession of a rare nuclear substance in its capital Ankara on Monday, according to Turkish broadcaster NTV, The Daily Sabah reports.
The radioactive material in question, Californium, is worth $4 million per gram and is used mainly for nuclear warheads, nuclear energy plants and in the oil and mining industries.
Turkish police captured 1kg 441 gram Californium-252 that worths more than 70 million dollar in Ankara, a very expensive radioactive element used in #nuclear fusion. pic.twitter.com/Rquf1yLdlP — Cemal (@Acemal71) March 19, 2018
Californium is only produced by the US and Russia.The four suspects, believed to be part of a larger criminal organization, reportedly intended to sell 1.4 kg of the material on the black market for $72 million.The seized radioactive material was taken to the Turkish Atomic Energy Authority, the Turkish pro-government Daily Sabah reports.There was no comment from the Turkish Atomic Agency Authority or the police.
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Encarnacion went 2-for-4 with a pair of two-run homers and a walk in Monday's win at Boston.
The slugger has hit a power surge this month, going deep five times while driving in 10 runs over 12 games. After a slow start to 2017, Encarnacion has himself within reasonable distance of capturing 35 home runs, 100 RBI and 100 runs during the campaign.
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Jon Jones Says He Blew His Shot at Meeting Muhammad Ali, 'Really Sucked'
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Jon Jones says he's a fool for passing up a chance to hang with Muhammad Ali ... and tells TMZ Sports the regret's still eatin' him up.
In a few words -- "That really sucked."
Jones has met a who's who of legendary fighters in his life ... but told us he backed out of a dinner with The Greatest cause he was afraid to see one of his heroes in such a bad way.
Ali battled Parkinson's for years and one of his friends advised him not to meet with his hero because Ali was a shell of his former self and "it won't be everything that you thought it would."
"I backed out on that opportunity. But I regret that BIG TIME."
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FORT MYERS, Fla. There will be a high of 81 degrees with breezy conditions and some possible storms in the afternoon and evening hours Wednesday, meteorologist Matt Devitt said.
It was 40 years ago today that Neil Young'sAmerican Stars N' Bars album could first be found on record store shelves.
During the 80's it was one of the Neil Young albums that went out of print on any format except cassette. It made it's CD debut in 2003.
What are you listening to tonight?
HENLEY was put on flood alert on Wednesday following days of torrential rain and gales. Vast swathes of land from Hurley to Goring were under water after three inches of rain in a week — more than in an average month. In Wargrave and Shiplake, people were forced to wade through feet of water when isolated homes were cut off. On Rod Eyot in Henley, residents were urged by police to evacuate.
Battle lines have been drawn for the start of a hearing on Tuesday of Tesco’s appeal to build a superstore at Mill Lane, Henley. The company is seeking to overturn South Oxfordshire District Council’s decision to turn down the scheme on the grounds that it would have an adverse impact on the surrounding countryside and the town centre. Henley Town Council, which stands to make more than £4million if the scheme goes ahead, supports the plan but Harpsden and Shiplake parish councils, the Henley and District Chamber of Trade, the Henley Society and the Chiltern Society are all against.
A woman is her early 20s remained fighting for her life Monday in the hospital after being struck about 11:30 p.m. Sunday by a southbound SUV at 200 South and State Street.
BURBANK, Calif. (AP)  Authorities say a suspect was arrested after he carjacked an SUV, crashed into several cars and then struggled with an officer during a wild chase near Los Angeles.
The California Highway Patrol says officers tried to pull the suspect over after he was spotted driving erratically on a freeway in Pasadena Wednesday. The CHP lost sight of the suspect but a few minutes later responded to reports of a crash and a carjacking nearby.
The SUV owner, Carolien Fehmers, told reporters she was rear-ended. She says when she got out of the vehicle a man jumped into the driver's seat and sped off. No injuries were reported.
The suspect, who was not identified, was pulled from the SUV after sideswiping several cars and driving on a sidewalk and a lawn.
Instead, Rice, who will be 93 in two weeks, has a goal she tries to keep in mind no matter what time of year. Rice is a resident of Traceway Manor in Tupelo, where she's something of a night owl.
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Take 5' game
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the New York Lottery's "Take 5" game were:
11-16-21-38-39
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We've all been in a rush, but recent dashcam footage from Kingsgrove, Australia, revealed some next-level impatience.
Clearly unwilling to be bothered with the traffic light, the motorist is seen driving on the sidewalk without concern for pedestrians. While nobody is too excited about waiting at a stop light, thinking about potential vehicular manslaughter should be enough to make one reconsider at least this alternative.
Set snack times
Just like you have a specified time for lunch and dinner, set time aside for snacking as well. Long gaps between meals can make you eat more since you will be hungry and won't be able to keep track of how much you are eating. Also, the body tends to convert all the energy that you get from the food into fat to be converted into energy later, as it is unsure about when it will get food again. Snack times will ensure that the body gets food at regular intervals.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Madison Square Garden Co:
* THE MADISON SQUARE GARDEN COMPANY REPORTS FISCAL 2018 SECOND QUARTER RESULTS
* Q2 REVENUE ROSE 20 PERCENT TO $536.3 MILLION
* FISCAL 2018 Q2 NET INCOME INCLUDES NON-CASH INCOME TAX BENEFIT OF $113.5 MILLION TO REDUCE CO‘S NET DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES
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The European Commission will tighten up the rules for drinking water in Europe. The new rules will also apply in Norway.
The Commission has proposed a revision of the EU Drinking Water Directive to make drinking water safer than it is today.
The proposal is based on the latest scientific advice from the World Health Organization. Several new substances will be added to the existing checklist for good drinking water, while allowance values of some other substances will be adjusted.
An additional goal of the new rules is to make Europeans drink less bottled water. This will help to reduce plastic bottles.
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WINNIPEG – A massive overhaul to Winnipeg’s emergency room system will first require a cash injection of $19.9 million.
The Winnipeg Regional Health authority said renovations, to take place over the next 27 months, are needed at several hospitals to accommodate changes announced earlier this year.
In April the province said it would be closing the emergency room at Concordia Hospital and converting ER’s at Victoria Hospital and Seven Oaks into Urgent Care facilities.
Misericordia Urgent Care Centre is also closing down.
To help, additional capacity is being created at St. Boniface, Grace and HSC to handle higher patient intake.
On Monday the WRHA announced the first phase would include expansion at the Health Sciences Centre as well as minor renovations at St. Boniface.
Deer Lodge Centre will also be getting additional rooms.
A new study confirms once again that various surfaces in the cabin of a commercial plane have many times the amount of bacteria than an average kitchen counter. But the latest study found that surfaces in airport terminals can have even higher germ counts than those in the planes.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) - Kentucky senior left tackle Cole Mosier has sustained a torn right anterior cruciate ligament that ends his Wildcats career.
The 6-foot-6, 335-pound Mosier will undergo surgery on Thursday after injuring the knee during Saturday’s scrimmage. He started 13 of 32 career games for Kentucky, including 10 in 2016. Mosier was among four returning starters on a Wildcats offensive line that blocked for a pair of 1,000-yard rushers last season.
Mosier, who walked on and earned a scholarship as a redshirt freshman, is not eligible for a sixth season. The Walton, Kentucky, native called the injury “a big blow” in a release on Monday but thanked Kentucky coaches for everything they did and providing a scholarship that he called “a dream come true.”
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58 year old Richard Shontz of Mullica Township lost his life Tuesday evening during an accident on the Atlantic City Expressway near Hammonton. State Police say Shontz suffered a medical emergency while driving a pickup truck and collided with a concrete barrier along the Expressway.
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Ella asks for help from an unexpected ally to prove her brother's innocence when he becomes a main suspect in a case involving a diamond thief's murder.
Bed and bath linen retailer Bombay Dyeing & Manufacturing Co said it has inked an agreement for sale of land, building and some machinery of Ranjangaon unit at an aggregate value of Rs 174.45 crore.
"Pursuant to the approval of the Committee of the Board the Company has entered into an agreement for sale of MIDC Land & Building and some specific utility machineries of Ranjangaon unit situated at Ranjangaon, District-Pune, Maharashtra, at an aggregate value of Rs 174.45 crore on December 31, 2016," the company said in a BSE filing.
According to statement, it has also inked an agreement to sell a company owned flat at Beach Towers, Prabhadevi, Mumbai at a value of Rs 9.4 crore on December 31, 2016.
MIDDLEBURG—The Snyder County courthouse is currently closed due to a bomb threat this morning. Snyder County Commissioner Chairman Joe Kantz says the courthouse and parking lot associated with the courthouse has been evacuated from a bomb threat that was made around 9:45 Monday morning.
PennDOT says as of 11:30 am Route 104 and Route 522 is now open coming into Middleburg. Traffic in the borough is being detoured away from the courthouse on Main and Market Streets.
Snyder County Sheriff, John Zechman is heading the investigation and a state police bomb detection dog will be on the scene shortly. We will update on this story as information becomes available.
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Buffalo Police say a 27-year-old Buffalo man was shot in the leg while sitting in a parked car.
That happened around 5:30 p.m. Saturday February, 3rd.
The victim drove himself to E.C.M.C. where he is being treated for non-life threatening injuries.
Detectives are trying to determine if the shooting happened near the Towne Gardens area.
They have not named a suspect in the shooting, and are still investigating.
The victim is expected to be okay.
We will bring you more information as we learn it.
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Tim And Eric mix over-the-top absurdity with subtly weird bits and guest stars. This is comedy created out of wild, wonderful experimentation, and there is simply nothing else like it. Don't miss their special 10 Year Anniversary Tour Live at The Pabst!
Police say two 14-year-old girls were hit by a cement truck while they were trying to cross the street in Tucker Friday.
The incident occurred on Lawrenceville Highway and Lynburn Drive.
The teens were walking across the crosswalk on Lawrenceville Highway when the truck made a right turn and hit the girls. The driver didn't see the teens, according to a spokesperson with the DeKalb County Police Department.
One of the teens was pinned under the tires and had to be rescued by emergency crews. She was taken to the hospital in serious condition.
The other teen sustained minor injuries, and was also taken to the hospital, according to authorities.
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SLED investigating Clemson incident
By Jason Evans
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CLEMSON — The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is investigating a man’s death after Clemson police responded to a fight at a convenience store.
The man’s name had not been released at press time.
According to a release from Clemson Police chief Jimmy Dixon, his department received a 911 call at 2 a.m. Friday.
The caller said there was a fight in the parking lot of the
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Turning to the new US administration — under new US president Donald Trump — Anderson asked Guterres if he felt “concerned” whether the “‘America First’ pitch” is compatible with the “core values” of the UN. Guterres replied “the UN needs to engage constructively with the US administration, as with any other administration in the world. The US is a key partner in global affairs and it would be a mistake to undermine this relationship based on any kind on precedence. There is no precedence. Let’s take things for its face value and let’s do everything possible to make this relationship a constructive relationship”.
PARIS (AP) — Greenpeace activists say they have crashed a drone into a French nuclear plant to highlight the lack of security around the facility.
The drone, which was decked out to resemble a tiny Superman, slammed into the tower in Bugey, 30 kilometers (20 miles) from the eastern city of Lyon, according to a video released Tuesday by Greenpeace.
The environmental group says the drone was harmless but it showed the lax nuclear security in France, which is heavily dependent on nuclear power, using it for about 75 percent of its energy needs.
Greenpeace has gone after France's nuclear security before in previous stunts. Last week 19 activists were handed suspended prison sentences for breaking into another plant in November 2017.
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Last week, Iowa’s new Governor Kim Reynolds and new Lt. Governor Adam Gregg stopped in Jones County to visit with folks at Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative.
This isn’t Reynolds’ first visit to MVEC.
“Her office requested the visit as part of her 99-county tour,” explained MVEC CEO Jim Lauzon. “She wanted to hear more about what we are doing.”
SANTA ANA, Calif. — NBC-TV says actor Harrison Ford had a potentially serious run-in with an airliner at a Southern California airport.
NBC reports that Ford, an experienced pilot, was told to land on a runway at John Wayne Airport in Orange County on Monday, but he mistakenly landed on a parallel taxiway, passing over an American Airlines jet holding nearby.
NBC says air traffic control recordings have Ford asking: “Was that airliner meant to be underneath me?”
Harrison Ford, 74, nearly crashes his plane AGAIN https://t.co/4y6a4x9nL6 via @MailOnline — George Hatcher Sr. (@GeorgeHatcher) February 14, 2017
American Airlines Flight 1456, with 110 passengers and six crew, departed safely for Dallas.
Ford’s publicist, Ina Treciokas, declined comment Tuesday afternoon.
Federal Aviation Administration spokesman Ian Gregor couldn’t confirm that Ford was the pilot of the single-engine Husky, but he says the pilot received and read back the proper landing instructions.
The FAA is investigating.
Next stop: Arizona. The Cubs loaded up the trucks at Wrigley Field for spring training on Feb. 2, 2018.
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New York (AP) — Cotton No. 2 Futures on the IntercontinentalExchange (ICE) Wednesday:
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Davis Broadcasting Inc. is gearing up for its annual Needy Children’s Christmas Party.
The event takes place Saturday, Dec. 16 at the Columbus Civic Center. Doors open at 7:30 a.m. and the party begins at 8 a.m.
Proceeds raised from the Davis Broadcasting 24-Hour Radiothon were used to purchase bikes and toys for children in the community that might otherwise go without presents for Christmas.
“This has been one of the best years ever for the Needy Children’s Christmas Party,” said Promotions Director, Karen Robinson. “The Tri-city community showed a tremendous amount of support for this event. With the help of the community and our volunteers, kids in the tri-city area will receive bikes and toys for Christmas.”
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Jefferson Parish Council member Jennifer Van Vranken was the guest speaker at a recent meeting of AARP Chapter 4417. The AARP chapter meets at 1 p.m. on the fourth Saturday of each month in the auditorium at East Jefferson General Hospital, 4200 Houma Blvd., Metairie. For information on joining the chapter, call Bob Martin at (504) 473-8157. In the front row are Bobbie Nuss, left, and chapter President Joe Reine. Behind them are Jackie Elliott and Van Vranken.
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White Sulphur Springs Police Department has a new chief, and he has big plans for his department.
Jake Dowdy has been helping others in his community since his late teens when he joined the Frankford Fire Department. He then joined the White Sulphur Springs Volunteer Fire Department in 2007 and is still an active volunteer with that station.
Read more in the Monday, August 14, edition of The West Virginia Daily News.
SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- Interstate 690 westbound and eastbound near the New York State fairgrounds in Syracuse will be reduced to one lane at times today, according to the state Department of Transportation.
Crews are installing the traffic signal used during the New York State Fair, which starts Aug. 23.
Gene Cilento, a spokesman for the state DOT, said the light will be installed today but it won't be in use until the fair begins.
State DOT workers will be closing lanes on both sides of the highway between exits 6 and 7 until about 2 p.m.
Rawls started at running back in Sunday's preseason opener against the Chargers over Eddie Lacy but played only one series, carrying twice for five yards.
Lacy entered in the second series and had 10 yards on four rushes, but failed to convert on third-and-goal from one-yard line. Rawls currently sits atop the depth chart, though Lacy likely will get time with the first-string offense at some point in training camp. No matter who wins the job, it looks like the Seahawks are inclined to deploy a timeshare of Rawls and Lacy at the position.
Of Consuming Interest is a weekly show examining the most important consumer issues today. Shirley can be reached via email at shirley@callforaction.org .
The Congress party's candidate from Naroda Assembly Constituency for the Gujarat Assembly elections 2017 is Omprakash D Tiwari.
Naroda is one of the 182 assembly constituencies of Gujarat. It is located in Amdavad district. This is totally urban seat.
The constituency will have 237 polling stations. In 2014 assembly polls, the number of electors for this seat was 2,43,295.
Nirmalaben Wadhwani of BJP won the seat in 2012 assembly elections.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The civil rights anthem "We Shall Overcome," which has been quoted by the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and was made popular by folk singer Pete Seeger, has been declared a part of public domain.
Ludlow Music, the song's publisher, agreed in a New York federal court last week to back down on claims of copyright after losing a summary judgment in the case. The publisher said in a stipulation filed last Friday that it waived the right to appeal the judge's opinion and agreed the melody and lyrics are "dedicated to the public domain."
The lawsuit was filed by the We Shall Overcome Foundation, a group that wanted to make a documentary about the song, and Butler Films, which produced the 2013 film "The Butler."
Supreme Court hears challenge to governor's veto power
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The North Dakota Supreme Court is hearing arguments in a lawsuit filed by the Republican-led Legislature challenging the veto powers of Gov. Doug Burgum.
Lawmakers allege the Republican governor violated his line-item veto power last spring by deleting words or phrases on several spending bills in a way that changed intent.
Burgum issued a statement Monday which said he looks forward to resolving a lawsuit "initiated by a small group of legislators at significant cost to taxpayers."
While the high court hears arguments Monday, it will not immediately make a ruling.
Prior to his upcoming UFC Fight Night 105 main event against Derrick Lewis, watch Travis Browne make quick work of Josh Barnett.
It was December 2013 when Browne knocked out Barnett with elbows inside the first minute of Round 1 to notch his third win in a row.
Check out the full fight above.
And catch Browne (18-5-1 MMA, 9-5-1 UFC) back in action Sunday night, when he faces Lewis (17-4 MMA, 8-2 UFC) in the FS1-televised UFC Fight Night 105 event at Scotiabank Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
For more on UFC Fight Night 105, check out the UFC Rumors section of the site.
1:06 First baby of 2017 in the Fresno area born at Clovis hospital Pause
0:56 Baby needs a new home
0:33 Fire causes extensive damage to Tower District restaurant
0:59 Latest condition of correctional officers from Fresno County Jail lobby shooting
3:04 Pearl Harbor survivor: 'They were just giving them hell'
0:33 Detectives nab woman and man who stole $2,500 in Christmas gifts
1:18 Troubles continue at Fresno's Hotel California
2:45 Understanding the Electoral College: 'A process not a place'
0:31 Powerful message about texting while driving
Orders books are now open at Ford dealers across the country for its latest crossover — the Fiesta Active.
Starting at £17,790, the jacked-up city car is available in three variants — Active 1, Active B&O Play and Active X — and will join the firm’s range alongside the Ka+ Active in “offering buyers an exciting lifestyle crossover”.
A new exhibit, "Know Justice Know Peace" opens at the Levine Museum of the New South in late February. Brenda Tindal, Levine Museum historian, gave a tour of the exhibit which focuses on a quick response to the September 2016 protests of the fatal shooting of Keith Lamont Scott by a CMPD officer.
Harrison is known as a rising tide community and along with that rising tide, they have been making new improvements.
Marlaina Scarbrough and Photojournalist Wyatt VanDuinen spoke with Tracey Beatle and learned about the recent changes.
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — There is little debate in medical circles about the importance of vaccination. According to a new report in the Journal of Pediatrics, vaccines have played a very important role in the decline in the incidence of ear infections in children over the past 30 years.
Back in 1989, 80% of children experienced their first case of an ear infection by the time they were 3 years old. However, since the introduction of a vaccine which can help prevent ear infections that percentage has dropped from 80% to 60%.
Other risk factors for ear infections include family history, daycare attendance, and being male. Over the years these risk factors have not changed. The only difference is the introduction of the vaccine.
We often think of vaccines as a way to prevent diseases that can kill people, but this is a case where a vaccine this preventing an ailment that is the leading cause of the use of antibiotics the United States.
The Rock Springs High School Theater program will once again haunt the high school as part of their annual haunted house fundraiser.
The “Town of the Living Dead” haunted house begins on Thursday, October 26th and will run during the following times:
October 26 th : 6 p.m.-9 p.m.
: 6 p.m.-9 p.m. October 27 th : 6 p.m.-10 p.m.
: 6 p.m.-10 p.m. October 28 th : 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. October 29 th : closed
: closed October 30 th : 6 p.m.-9 p.m.
: 6 p.m.-9 p.m. October 31st: 6 p.m.-9 p.m.
The haunted house is open to the community with admission of $5 per person.
The event is held in the RSHS Theater and is operated by students in the Rock Springs High School Theater program.
Proceeds benefit the Theater Department.
Executive producer Alexis Martin Woodall sits down with co-creator and executive producer Tim Minear and discuss the exciting premiere of 9-1-1.
Tables of Christmas 2017
Posted 12/07/17 (Thu)
By Edna Sailor
There was enough glitter and joy to get the 2017 Christmas Season off to a heartwarming beginning for those who attended the third annual Bethel Lutheran Women Tables of Christmas. Thirteen tables filled with smiling guests graced Martha’s Room in the church. Thirteen tables and their talented hostesses welcomed guests to them.
Decorated and themed tables such as “It Came UponThe Midnight clear,” “God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen,” or “Friendly Beasts,” to name a few welcomed their visitors.
“Crazy Fingers” Gordy Lindquist provided the entertainment for the event. It was obvious from the beginning entertainment would flow in many directions. Lindquist played classics from Mozart to Beethoven, Floyd Kramer,
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Sarah Jessica Parker stepped out in a $1,810 floral ensemble at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York. With hubby Matthew Broderick on her arm, the “Divorce” star wore sparkly $365 heels from her own line, SJP. During another night out at the Irish Repertory Theatre, Parker wore a navy patterned dress. The preppy outfit totaled $2,724. Want these looks for less? This is Price Tagged by Page Six.
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) – A Decatur fast food restaurant has closed its doors this week.
Long John Silver’s, located at 701 W. Eldorado St., has a notice on its door saying the business is shut down. That paperwork is from the Macon County Health Department.
When approached by WAND-TV, department leaders confirmed that the restaurant is closed until further notice but would not explain why.
WAND-TV is working on learning more information about the closure.
This developing story will be updated as the station learns more.
The street is blocked off by emergency vehicles dealing with the crash.
Emergency crews worked at the scene of a rollover on 192nd Street at 76th Avenue Monday evening. (Heather Colpitts/Langley Advance)
A rollover crash on 192nd Street at about 76th Avenue will have the road closed for Monday evening as police investigate what witnesses are saying was a hit and run.
The occupants of the vehicle were being checked over by emergency personnel while Surrey fire crews awaited the arrival of the RCMP just after 8 p.m.
Two young men on scene said they heard the crash and got in their pickup truck, trying to follow the driver who left the scene.
They lost sight of what they said was a van involved and returned to the crash scene to speak to the police.
Several other people on scene also spoke to the RCMP.
The city of Montreal is building three new parks in the condo-laden neighbourhood of Griffintown, and canvassing residents’ opinions on what sort of green spaces they want.
On Wednesday the city and the Sud-Ouest borough held the first of three citizens’ meetings, attended by 250 residents and business owners from Griffintown and Little Burgundy. They participated in a series of workshops to determine a common vision for the future parks. The parks will be located on the corners of St-Thomas and Ottawa Sts., Peel and Ottawa Sts. and Ann and Ottawa Sts.
Following this week’s meetings, citizens are invited to participate in a design workshop on Wednesday, March 21, on two of the parks to be developed. A third meeting will be held in the spring to present drawings of the possible designs.
Those seeking more information or to be included on a mailing list to receive updates can visit www.realisonsmtl.ca/griffintown
press release:
Water Sentinels is a partnership between the Four Lakes Sierra Club and the First Unitarian Society for people interested in exploring and protecting the water resources of our area. We're having an introductory meeting, so bring your ideas for taking action on local water issues.
WHERE: Mr. Brews Tap House, 305 W Johnson Street, Madison, 53703
WHEN: 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., Wednesday, August 23
MADRID, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Spain will issue between 5.5 billion euros and 7.5 billion euros ($6.49 billion - $8.84 billion) in debt this week, the Treasury said on Monday.
The Treasury will issue between 2.5 billion euros and 3.5 billion euros at an auction of 3- and 9-month T-bills on Tuesday.
On Thursday, it will aim to sell between 3 billion euros and 4 billion euros in three bonds maturing in 2021, 2027 and 2032. ($1 = 0.8480 euros) (Reporting by Angus Berwick)
The A55 has been closed due to two vehicle fires.
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Vehicles are being diverted through Tal Y Bont.
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Gamecocks aim to grow from late struggles
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – After losing their last three games at home, Carolina hopes to cure their recent woes on the road.
The Gamecocks have struggled in the final five minutes against Tennessee, Texas Tech, and Mississippi State, outscored 35-18 in that time span across all three loses.
USC travels to College Station to face Texas A&M to begin the second half of SEC play in the final stretch of regular season play, aiming to further boost their resume for the postseason when they play the Aggies at 2 p.m. Saturday.
Barkov (upper body) will suit up against the Red Wings on Monday, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.
Barkov returns to action following a brief one-game absence due to his upper-body malady. Prior to getting hurt, the center had racked up four goals and two assists in his previous six outing. Of his four tallies, two came with the man advantage and another was scored shorthanded. The Finn will almost certainly return to the first line and top power-play unit.
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MARION — Melanoma is the fifth most common cancer for males and the seventh most common cancer for females.
That is why OhioHealth is taking a stand against skin cancer by offering free skin cancer screenings. This skin cancer screening includes a visual inspection of your skin by a licensed dermatologist. No blood work is conducted at a screening.
Screenings are being offered on Thursday, May 4, 2017 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at OhioHealth Marion Medical Campus, 1040 Delaware Avenue, Marion (north entrance, look for Dr. Frank Morocco’s office).
No physician order is required. To make an appointment for a free screening, call 614-566-4321 or 800-752.9119, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Congress party's candidate from Ghatlodia Assembly Constituency for the Gujarat Assembly elections 2017 is Shashikant Patel.
Ghatlodiya is one of the 182 assembly constituencies of Gujarat. It is located in Amdavad district. This seat came into existence after 2008 delimitation.
The constituency will have 318 polling stations. In 2012 assembly polls, the number of electors for this seat was 3,19,684.
Anandiben Patel of BJP won the seat in 2012 assembly elections with 1,54,599 votes.
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Twitter will soon join Google and Facebook in banning cryptocurrency ads The new policy may be implemented in as little as two weeks
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) - Virginia Tech coach Justin Fuente has named redshirt freshman Josh Jackson the starting quarterback for the Hokies’ season opener against West Virginia.
Fuente announced the decision Monday.
The coach says he has been pleased with Jackson’s consistency, his demeanor, his ability to process information and some of the things the staff gave him to work on through the summer. Fuente added it’s time to get the first unit working together.
Jackson beat out junior college transfer AJ Bush and freshman Hendon Hooker. None of the three has ever taken a snap in an FBS-level game. He says the timing is good because “we’ll be able to focus in on getting better and not really worrying about who’s going to be in or anything like that.”
The Hokies and Mountaineers open the season on Sept. 3 at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland.
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NEW YORK, April 12 U.S. stocks eased on Wednesday and the S&P 500 closed below a key technical level for the first time since Election Day, pressured by lingering geopolitical concerns and President Donald Trump's comments on the dollar and interest rates
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 61.12 points, or 0.3 percent, to 20,590.18, the S&P 500 lost 8.93 points, or 0.38 percent, to 2,344.85 and the Nasdaq Composite dropped 30.61 points, or 0.52 percent, to 5,836.16. (Reporting by Caroline Valetkevitch; Editing by James Dalgleish)
Israel’s Energy Ministry on Monday granted preliminary approval to bids from Greek and Indian energy companies to explore for oil and gas in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Israel had received bids from Greece’s Energean and a consortium of Indian firms including ONGC Videsh, Bharat PetroResources, Indian Oil Corp and Oil India. Energean will be granted licenses to explore five offshore blocks, while the Indian group will receive the license for one block, the ministry said.
The companies must provide technical details and transfer guarantees for licenses within 30 days to receive final approval. [Reuters]
DENTS RUN, Pa. — The FBI has come up empty at the rural Pennsylvania site where Civil War gold is rumoured to be buried.
State officials and members of a treasure-hunting group joined the FBI at the site where local lore has it a gold shipment was lost or hidden during the 1863 Battle of Gettysburg.
The FBI said in a statement Monday night that it conducted a “court-authorized excavation” at Dents Run, a heavily forested area about 135 miles (217 kilometres) northeast of Pittsburgh.
The FBI isn’t confirming that its dig had anything to do with the legendary Civil War treasure. But the agency says it didn’t find whatever it was looking for.
The FBI won’t release additional details, saying the dig was related to an “ongoing investigation.”
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HONOLULU (AP) — The hottest and fastest-moving lava of Kilauea volcano's latest eruption spread across new parts of the Big Island Wednesday, forcing officials to order evacuations in two coastal neighborhoods over fears that the rapidly advancing flows could cut off dwindling escape routes.
Overnight, the lava was moving fast enough to cover about six football fields an hour, according to U.S. Geological Survey scientist Wendy Stovall.
"Hawaii County Civil Defense decided to evacuate all of lower Puna to ensure that people would be able to get out," Stovall said.
We asked you to send us your snowy cycling photos - and you did!
The current snow and ice affecting much of Britain hasn’t prevented some of you from going out riding.
We asked you to send us your snowy riding photos, and here’s a selection of the best. If you’ve got a scenic snowy picture to add to the gallery – tweet it to us at @CyclingWeekly or leave a photo on our Facebook page and we’ll add it in.
World War II-era aircraft will be buzzing over Beaufort later this month as part of the MCAS Beaufort Air Show.
The Geico Skytypers air show team will perform at the show, which is April 29-30. Six SNJ-2 planes will perform a low-flying, precision demonstration, a news release said.
The group is known for its messages written in the air using puffs of white smoke. Five aircraft fly in tight formation, and a computer in the lead plane sends radio signals to the other aircraft.
Messages can be seen 15 miles away, according to the release.
The Air Show is free to the public and will also include the iconic Blue Angels flight team.
For information, visit www.beaufortairshow.com.
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For her fourth collection, Xuan-Thu Nguyen considered technology and the pace that it imposes in all things, including her métier. “In this world, everyone is always talking about 3D-this, laser-that,” she said after the first of a series of mini shows. “This is a wink to my technology: everything is done by hand instead of machine.”
The collection exalted hand-made embellishments executed in different techniques: quilted, puffy flowers took the place of three-dimensional prints; broderie anglaise edged in bright colors pierced a voluminous handkerchief layered blouse; and flurries of soft organza sprouted down the front of a shift dress.
Xuan’s poetic vision had charm, but the abbreviated lineup left one wanting more.
TAMPA, Fla. — A massive boom shook homes across Pasco, Hillsborough and Polk counties over the weekend. Residents called government hotlines, and theories swirled online.
Could it be military operations? An explosion? A meteor? Supersonic jets?
Half a dozen government agencies all had the same answer Saturday: We don’t know, but we didn’t do it.
Tampa Bay is surrounded by military bases and has a long history of mysterious booms often attributed to military tests.
But those military bases said they didn’t cause the 1:45 p.m. boom.
The Tampa Bay Times said there was one possible explanation: Two F-15 fighters were given permission by NORAD to fly at supersonic speed — in excess of 760 mph — over the Gulf of Mexico, said Canadian Air Force Lt. Marco Chouinard, a NORAD spokesman.
FOUNTAIN HILLS, Ariz. (AP) – Authorities say a 92-year-old woman has been accused of fatally shooting her son who wanted to put her in an assisted living facility.
Maricopa County Sheriff’s officials say Anna Mae Blessing has been booked into jail on suspicion of first-degree murder, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and kidnapping.
It’s unclear if she has a lawyer for her case yet.
Sheriff’s officials say a 72-year-old man was found dead Monday at his at a home in Fountain Hills about 30 miles northeast of Phoenix.
They say Blessing told detectives she concealed two handguns in the pockets of her robe before confronting her son in his bedroom and firing multiple shots at him.
The gun was dislodged from Blessing’s hand after a struggle with her son’s girlfriend and authorities were called.
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Ingredients:
2 1-inch slices angel food cake or pound cake
2 tablespoons cream cheese
1 tablespoon powdered sugar
1 tablespoon crushed strawberries
1-2 strawberries, sliced
2 tablespoons graham cracker crumbs, crushed
1 tablespoon butter (room temperature)
Directions:
In a small bowl, combine cream cheese and powdered sugar.
To assemble, spread the cream cheese mixture onto the two cake slices. Then spread the crushed strawberries, add strawberry slices, and sprinkle graham crumbs.
Close the sandwich, butter the outsides of the slices, and cook on both sides for about 2-3 minutes.
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West Virginia’s high school graduation rate is the best in the country. The state’s 2016-2017 graduation rate was just under 90-percent, 17-thousand-400 students received diplomas. The state board of education says several initiatives have contributed to the increase, including the state’s Early Warning System; which helps identify students at risk of dropping out.
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A budget proposal that puts a passenger train route that passes through Kansas at risk is raising concerns.
The Topeka Capital-Journal reports that President Donald Trump’s budget calls for the elimination of federal subsidies for some money-losing long-distance train routes.
Amtrak spokesman Marc Magliari said in an email that the final and full budget plan for Amtrak’s federal aid hasn’t been released.
But he confirmed that among “several services targeted” would be the Southwest Chief, which spans from Chicago to Los Angeles. It has stops in several Kansas towns, including Topeka, Lawrence, Garden City and Hutchinson.
Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins has voiced concern, saying that “infrastructure is vital to Kansas and rural America.” Kansas generates just shy of 50,000 passengers per year for Amtrak.
The small change with coach Mohammad Salahuddin has made a big difference in Mominul’s approach against spinners, as he can now move forward and back more swiftly [Read More]
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump chided Merck & Co Inc's Kenneth Frazier after the drugmaker's chief executive resigned from a presidential advisory board earlier on Monday and cited a need for U.S. leaders to denounce bigotry following a violent weekend in Charlottesville, Virginia.
"Now that Ken Frazier of Merck Pharma has resigned from President's Manufacturing Council, he will have more time to LOWER RIPOFF DRUG PRICES!," Trump wrote in a post on Twitter.
(Reporting by Susan Heavey; Editing by Bernadette Baum)
SAN ANTONIO — Authorities say an armed man who ran from security at a hotel in downtown San Antonio and tried to force his way into a room has been shot and killed by officers who confronted him.
Police Chief William McManus says hotel personnel became suspicious as the man wandered the lobby early Tuesday.
McManus says he fled to upper floors, attempted to enter one room and was confronted by two officers on the seventh floor.
The situation escalated and the officers fired, killing the unidentified suspect. It’s not clear what prompted police to shoot.
McManus says the suspect was not a hotel guest and appeared to be a labourer based on the clothes he was wearing.
The incident drew a heavy police presence downtown, with some blocks closed to traffic.
A woman was critically injured when she was hit by a car Sunday night in Hempstead, Nassau County police said.
The accident occurred on Baldwin Road at 10:42 p.m. Police said the driver, identified only as a 64-year-old man, “stopped and rendered aide [sic] to the victim,” who was identified only as a 63-year-old woman. Police said she suffered serious head injuries — and was transported to a hospital in critical condition.
Police said the victim was crossing Baldwin Road, east to west, when she was struck by the 1999 Toyota Camry, which was headed northbound in the left-hand lane.
The vehicle was impounded and police said the driver was ticketed for having an expired registration and inspection.
The investigation is continuing.
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A man in Texas is looking to sell his unique collection of toilet seat art that he’s created for about half a century. Barney Smith, 96, is offering his Toilet Seat Art Museum, containing more than 1,300 hand-decorated toilet seats, to the highest bidder. Smith decided it was time to sell the museum after noticing he wasn’t able to produce art as quickly in his old age. “I can’t do what I used to do,” he said. “Because I’m getting so old. I’m 96 years old.” He’s seeking between $15,000 and $20,000 for the museum and hopes to find a buyer dedicated to preserving the collection. He said he doesn’t care “whether it goes to New York or Kalamazoo, Michigan. Wherever they want to take it, they’ve got to keep it together.” Clorox launched an online campaign to help find Smith a buyer, including a digital gallery of his toilet seat art.
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Local comedian Monna describes the Open Mic Comedy events she hosts on Mondays at The Tin Panther and Tuesdays at the Twilite Lounge. Boozing is a big part of her life, er, act, and she asks Fort Worth Weekly’s Jeff Prince to jam on some Amy Winehouse.
John Mauceri, conductor
Isabel Leonard, mezzo-soprano
We celebrate the legacy of Leonard Bernstein with this program commemorating the 100th anniversary of his birth. John Mauceri, a mentee and conducting fellow with Leonard Bernstein himself, and singer Isabel Leonard, critically acclaimed for her performances of Bernstein repertoire, join the Czech National Symphony Orchestra (CNSO) in honoring the world-renowned American composer, conductor, and pianist through his music for the concert hall and theatre. The CNSO is renowned for its versatility and range, from classical through contemporary genre, film scores, jazz, and musicals. Leonard, in demand for both opera and recital performances, recently won a Grammy for Best Opera Recording for Thomas Ades’ "The Tempest" and received the 2013 Richard Tucker Award.
Cavani plots Copa Libertadores glory post-PSG
Edinson Cavani says he wants to win the Copa Libertadores with a Uruguayan club once his career with Paris Saint-Germain draws to a close.
Uruguay striker Cavani scored his 157th PSG goal against Montpellier last weekend, taking him beyond Zlatan Ibrahimovic as the Ligue 1 giants all-time top goalscorer.
Cavani left his homeland in January 2007, swapping Danubio for Palermo, before going on to represent Napoli and PSG in Europe.
The Copa Libertadores has not been won by a Uruguayan side since Nacional's triumph in 1988 - a piece of history Cavani hopes to rewrite.
"I want to go back to Uruguay and win the Libertadores," Cavani told Radio Sport890.
"I can't tell you the name of the club yet, but I'm a man of projects. So, if an important project comes along, then I really want the Libertadores and I like challenges.
"I want a Uruguayan club to win it again."
“May it please You to make Tzion prosper; rebuild the walls of Yerushalayim
” PSALMS 51:21 (The Israel Bible™)
In the Book of Psalms, Hashem (God), the People of Israel, and the Land of Israel are inextricably linked. When King David speaks of the Judea desert, we known to which he refers; when David escapes to the mountains, we can access that geographic location and be doubly enriched. Readers of this Psalm can relate to King David’s reference to the rebuilding of Yerushalayim (Jerusalem). The Yerushalayim of today is a modern, bustling city brimming with history and spirituality. Every psalm is a history lesson, teaching the Children of Israel about their innate connection with the Land of Israel and the God of Israel.
Kramer said he met with residents along Pecan Avenue to try to ease concerns but did not meet with everyone who lives along Main Street. He said he did meet with Martinez, her husband and two of their neighbors on Main Street about their worries about nighttime lighting and traffic.
The University of Wisconsin Associated Students of Madison Equity & Inclusion Committee met Monday to plan for a series of events for the semester, including a Social Justice Week in April. Ali Khan, Equity & Inclusion Committee chair, brainstormed ideas for the Social Justice Week, set to take place April 3 to 7. Khan said he hopes the event will not only involve student organizations but the broader Madison community as well.
Start the conversation, or Read more at The Badger Herald Online.
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President Muhammadu Buhari and the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu, are currently meeting behind closed doors at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
This is the first one on one meeting Buhari will be having with the minister since a letter Ibe wrote to the President on the conduct of the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, Dr. Maikanti Baru, was made public.
Kachikwu arrived the Presidential Villa at about 11:40 am for the meeting.
The minister had stated in the letter in which he accused Baru of insubordination among others that he resorted to writing the letter after several unsuccessful attempts to meet the President personally since he returned to the country.
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Pune: Four people, including a woman, were killed in a road accident at Pune-Bangalore Highway near Katraj in Pune on Monday.
Yahswant Mane (55), his wife Sharda Yashwant Mane (46) and their son Rushikesh Yashwant Mane (17) were travelling from Pune, when the family met with the accident. Krishna Surve (65), who was behind the wheel, also died in the crash.
The accident took place when the family was returning from Pune after dropping their daughter at a college in the city.
NVHomes Estates at Brighton Mill is a private enclave of 1-2-acre sites in Clarksville with River Hill Schools. Features are a side entry garage, welcoming front porch and an arrival center. Flexible options including formal and informal dining, Main Guest Suite, Luxury Owners Suite with dual closets, Spa Bath, tray ceiling and optional Rec Room for lifestyle space. Call/Visit!
Mavin’s First Lady, Tiwa Savage has been called out by Tanzanians for reportedly rigging to get the ‘Most stylish celebrity’ award she got recently.
The superstar songstress who reportedly got less votes, was accused of taking an award meant for Tanzanian artiste Vanessa Mdee, who got more votes.
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Browns wide receiver Terrelle Pryor told reporters Monday that he will have surgery on Wednesday to repair a torn ligament in his finger.
Pryor said he believes he will have to rehab for 3-4 weeks with the team following the surgery.
Whether or not that rehab will be his last act with the Browns remains to be seen. Pryor is eligible for free agency in March, and though he did a little early negotiating via the media last week, nothing has been settled. Pryor said Monday that he expects his agents to talk with the Browns “soon.”
Pryor caught 77 passes for 1,007 yards in 2016. He had one reception in three games in 2015 after the Browns claimed him via waivers, gave him a shot to transition from quarterback to wide receiver, then brought him back in December after cutting him in September.
Parents want the best education they can get for their children. For growing numbers of parents in California, charter schools have provided that opportunity.
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Smith scored two half-centuries during the ODI series against India but Australia were well beaten 4-1.
But the skipper fell awkwardly on his right shoulder during the last game of the series last week and has been pulled out of the three-match T20I series due to start today.
Cricket Australia do not expect the injury to have any bearing on Smith's participation in the Ashes which starts on November 23 but it is an undue setback with just six weeks to go until battle with England begins.
The first signs of the problem were evident when Smith arrived for training at the JSCA Stadium in Ranchi on Friday but sat out fielding drills, instead watching from the sidelines.
As Facebook continues to fend off searing criticism over the Cambridge Analytica data harvesting scandal, it is now coming under fire in Asia over claims it is being exploited by political strongmen and dictatorial regimes, intent on crushing dissent and manipulating public opinion.
An obscure ongoing legal case against the social media giant, filed by an exiled Cambodian leader in a Californian court, is set to have major implications for how the company will define itself in a region where free speech, the independent media and democracy is often under siege.
At the centre of the case is an allegation by opposition activist Sam Rainsy, 67, that Cambodian leader, Hun Sen, 65, bought fake Facebook...
A young boy riding his bicycle died when he was hit by a box truck in New Jersey Tuesday, law enforcement sources say. Chopper 4 footage from over the scene shows police responding.
1 Dead After Being Hit By Truck in NJ: Police
A young boy riding his bicycle was struck and killed by a large box truck in New Jersey Tuesday afternoon, law enforcement sources familiar with the investigation tell News 4.
Neither the name nor exact age of the child has been released; the circumstances surrounding the 1:40 p.m. accident near Lanza and Pleasant avenues in Garfield remain under investigation.
Chopper 4 over the scene showed a large box truck pulled to the side of the road, caution tape circling it and blocking off the area immediately behind, where officers huddled around a vast blue tent.
At least a half-dozen law enforcement vehicles were at the scene. Traffic closures and detours were expected in the area as authorities investigated.
BERNARDS TWP. — Bernards Township’s insistence that a proposed mosque have more parking spaces than churches or synagogues is unconstitutional, a federal judge said in a ruling filed New Year’s Eve. U.S. District Court Judge Michael Shipp’s ruling eviscerates the township’s main reason for rejecting Islamic Society of Basking Ridge’s plan to build a mosque in…
The side of a Henderson police cruiser is seen in this undated image. (File/FOX5)
An armored truck was robbed as the driver made a pickup at a Wells Fargo Monday, according to the Henderson Police Department.
According to Officer Scott Williams, of Henderson police, a Loomis armored truck with one driver inside pulled up to the bank in the 100 block of North Pecos Avenue, near Wigwam Parkway, at 10:46 a.m. The driver was robbed at gunpoint.
An undisclosed amount of cash was taken, Williams said.
Williams said there was at least one suspect and they are investigating if a second person was involved.
No injuries were reported, Williams said.
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Arsenal legend Ian Wright has taken a swipe at Chelsea's Diego Costa. The striker has scored just three goals in 2017 and Wright believes he's lost his potency. “Diego Costa isn’t as potent as he should be for a team that is trying to finish off a Premier League title run-in. He isn’t in it,” Wright told BBC Radio’s 606 podcast.
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte wears cap and suit combo against Man United Mon, April 17, 2017 Antonio Conte baffled fans with his bizarre fashion choice on the touchline as Chelsea took on Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday Play slideshow Getty Images 1 of 6 Antonio Conte raised eyebrows with his fashion choices against Manchester United
Everton want £100million for want away striker Romelu Lukaku. The Premier League's top scorer is a target for Chelsea and Manchester United in the summer. And the Liverpool Echo claim Everton will only consider selling the Belgian if the world-record offer is made.
Reuters Chelsea striker Diego Costa
April 3 Blue Sky Energy Inc
* Blue Sky announces private placement financing
* Has arranged a non-brokered private placement financing of up to 5 million units of blue sky at a price of $1.00 per unit Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
U.S.-born British fund manager and Kremlin critic Bill Browder was arrested in Spain on a Russian Interpol arrest warrant on Wednesday before being released later in the day.
Russia has labeled Browder a national security threat, banned him from the country in 2005 and tried him in absentia for tax evasion in 2013. Russia placed Browder on an Interpol wanted list last fall — its fifth attempt — after Interpol called it a misuse of the system and urged member states to ignore notices on Browder.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 3 Evening' game
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Missouri Lottery's "Pick 3 Evening" game were:
6-0-3
(six, zero, three)
Georgia lawmakers have proposed a bill to help regulate how retail pet stores sell dogs and cats, in an effort to protect the animals from certain diseases and parasites
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Two people who include a community policing officer have been killed in a conflict over the ownership of an unoccupied 14-acre piece of land in Mombasa
The UAE ranks first for tourism safety in the Middle East and North Africa, MENA, region, according to the Travel and
Calf and cow moose killed over weekend in NW Wyoming
JACKSON, Wyo. (AP) — A calf and cow moose have been killed in separate vehicle collisions in northwest Wyoming.
Authorities say both incidents occurred this past weekend near the intersection of Wyoming 22 and Moose-Wilson Road in Teton County.
The Jackson Hole News & Guide reports the calf was killed in a collision with a vehicle at 10 p.m. Saturday, and the cow was struck by an SUV late Sunday night. None of the four people in the SUV were injured.
The area where the accidents occurred is year-round habitat for an array of wildlife, including mule deer, elk and moose. The section of road where both accidents occurred is notorious for wildlife-vehicle collisions.
In June, Teton County commissioners approved a wildlife-crossings plan to improve the safety of motorists as well as wildlife.
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The long road to recovery has begun in Texas following the devastation of Hurricane Harvey.
The Anderson County coroner confirmed the agency was dispatched to Lake Hartwell on Wednesday.
Just before 12:45 p.m., the coroner was en route to the lake.
Authorities were staging at Broyles Recreation Area in Townville.
Shortly before 2:30 p.m., the Anderson Technical Rescue Team confirmed, a body had been recovered from the lake in about 130 feet of water.
The body was identified as that of 26-year-old Martin Acevedo from Anderson, who had been reported missing on Sunday after being thrown from a boat on Lake Hartwell.
Officials: Body of Anderson man thrown from boat on Lake Hartwell recovered
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Patriots defender who suddenly retired before the season says he enjoys not feeling like he 'got run over by a truck'
Ohio police found more than they anticipated when they carried out a drug raid.
Pike County Sheriff’s deputies were carrying out a drug raid at a home in Beaver when they discovered a pet alligator.
The Ohio Department of Agriculture lists alligators as a dangerous wild animal, meaning that the “purchase, sale, or breeding” of the animal is completely banned for private citizens. The alligator was removed from the home and given to the Ohio Department of Agriculture.
It is unclear whether or not drugs were found in the home, though several arrested were reported.
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Marvel has swung for the fences going after big stars to join their cinematic universe, and they've scored some huge names in the process. But that only makes it more interesting when they fail. A couple of years ago a report surfaced that Matthew McConaughey was up for a bad guy role in but nothing ever came of it and he instead wound up as the villain of T. Well now in a Playboy interview McConaughey gives his reasons for turning down the Marvel movie...So what it boils down to is that McConaughey had a lot more to do inthan he would have in 'Guardians', and it's hard to argue that point. He would always just be a tiny part of the Marvel machine no matter how successful the film may be, but withhe is an integral piece with the power to define who The Man in Black is.opens July 28th 2017.
Jessica Chastain marched her MILF-tastic mammaries right in front of some cameras recently and these photos were taken. She’s promoting Molly’s Game which looks pretty badass, but after watching John Travolta’s Gotti trailer earlier today my bar is kinda low today so take that with a grain of salt.
As you can see by the pictures above, Jessica Chastain has perfectly serviceable breasts that look capable of doing whatever breasts do. I hear milk comes out of them sometimes. I also hear that I should probably grow up, but I’m way too busy with important work stuff to start growing up now.
**Picks up X-wing toy on desk and starts making laser sounds with mouth**
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PNC Financial Services Group Inc. decreased its position in shares of Cray Inc by 57.9% during the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund owned 21,243 shares of the company's stock after selling 29,184 shares during the period.
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BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Islamic State on Sunday claimed an attack on U.S. forces assisting Iraqi troops in the war on the jihadist militants in northern Iraq.
Islamic State fighters fired Grad rockets on American troops east of Tal Afar, a town still under control of the militants west of Mosul, according to an online statement from the group.
The American military had said earlier that two U.S. service members had been killed and five injured during combat operations in northern Iraq on Sunday.
Islamic State's self-proclaimed "caliphate" effectively collapsed last month, when U.S.-backed Iraqi forces completed the recapture of Mosul, the militants' capital in Iraq, after a nine-month campaign.
Four people were in custody up to late yesterday being questioned about a $1.7 million cocaine bust at the V.C. Bird International Airport yesterday morning.
One of them is a chief pilot at a local airline, two are said to be pilots for the private jet linked to the bust and registered in the Dominican Republic, and the fourth person is another local, an official close to the matter said yesterday.
The official, who is not authorised to speak with the media, said officials from the Office of National Drug and Money Laundering Control Policy (ONDCP) swooped down on the group yesterday morning and several of the suspects, along with 47.51 kilogrammes of cocaine, were found on the aircraft which was preparing for take-off.
The ONDCP, in a press statement last night, confirmed the drug bust.
It is alleged that at least three of the four people in custody travelled out of and back into Antigua overnight into Friday morning.
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NEW YORK, April 13 Investors in U.S.-based funds poured $1.4 billion into stock funds in the week ended Wednesday after pulling $11.9 billion from the funds the prior week, data from Thomson Reuters Lipper service showed on Thursday.
Taxable bond funds attracted $1 billion in new cash to mark their fourth straight week of inflows. Funds that hold riskier high-yield corporate bonds posted $348 million in outflows after attracting $2.4 billion in inflows the prior week. (Reporting by Sam Forgione; Editing by Dan Grebler)
April 5 Taidoc Technology Corp :
* Says it will use undistributed profit to pay cash dividends of T$3 per share to shareholders for 2016
* It will use additional paid-in capital to distribute T$2 per share
* It will use additional paid-in capital to distribute stock dividend worth T$0.5 for every one share
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LOS ANGELES, Feb. 14, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Genesis USA is proud to announce its first-ever grant award to the J. Paul Getty Museum. The $250,000 grant will be awarded by Genesis USA to create an innovative education initiative to benefit Title 1 high school students in Los Angeles and...
A Florida couple who authorities say left a minor living alone in a trailer without furniture and often without food is charged with child neglect.
Benjamin (Benny) Mooney - Glasshouse, Shinrone, Offaly / Cloughjordan, Tipperary
Funeral Service at St. Kieran's Church of Ireland, Cloughjordanon on Friday at 2.30pm and interment afterwards in Modreeney Cemetery.
Aubrey Champ - 16 Park Avenue, Tullamore, Offaly
Reposing at O'Reilly's Funeral Home, Harbour Street, Tullamore on Saturday from 5pm until Removal at 6.30pm to St. Catherine's Church, Hop Hill. Funeral Service on Sunday at 1.30pm followed by Burial after the Service in St. Catherine's Graveyard, Clonminch, Tullamore.
Man killed in South Shore shooting identified
A man killed in a South Shore neighborhood shooting Sunday morning that also left a woman injured has been identified as a Greater Grand Crossing resident.
The pair were standing on a sidewalk at 10:27 a.m. in the 2600 block of East 75th Street when another man walked up, pulled out a handgun and fired shots, according to Chicago Police.
Tommie L. Jones, 28, suffered multiple gunshot wounds to the head and back, and was pronounced dead at the scene at 10:36 a.m., police and the Cook County medical examiner’s office said. He lived about 2 miles away in Greater Grand Crossing.
The 26-year-old woman was shot in the lower back, and was taken in serious condition to Northwestern Memorial Hospital, police said.
Naval Station Everett, already the second-largest employer in Snohomish County, has seen its economic impact grow in the past year, the base's commanding officer said Thursday. The arrival of three Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyers in 2016 has added nearly 1,000 active duty service members to the base, bringing the total of military and civilian personnel to nearly 3,000, U.S. Navy Capt.
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April 5 AgroFresh Solutions Inc
* AgroFresh Solutions announces various agreements with the Dow Chemical Company and Avenue Capital
* AgroFresh - Revisions to tax receivables agreement, warrant purchase agreement and payable balances provides immediate estimated benefit of about $85 million
* Dow has also agreed to buy up to 10% of AgroFresh's outstanding shares through open market purchases
* AgroFresh Solutions-Dow, Avenue Capital agreed to make available up to $100 million of borrowing capacity for potential strategic acquisitions by company
* AgroFresh Solutions Inc- Net present value of tax receivables agreement liability will be reduced by $65 million
* AgroFresh Solutions - Additionally, co, Dow and Avenue agreed to terminate warrant purchase agreement entered in connection with business combination
* AgroFresh - Co's obligations on payments to be reduced to 50% of tax savings related to step-up in value of assets that occurred in connection with deal Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Met Office warns of heat wave
Islamabad: The Pakistan Meteorological Department on Friday issued a warning about a heat wave in Karachi with temperatures crossing the 40 degrees Celsius bar on coming Tuesday and Wednesday.
“Due to the developing low pressure area off Indian Coast in the Arabian Sea, the sea breeze along Pakistani Coastline will weaken. Under such conditions, temperatures along Pakistan coastal areas including Karachi will gradually increase during the next four to five days resulting into moderate heat wave conditions," PMD official Mahmood Ali Zaidi said in a weather advisery. The weatherman said the daytime high temperatures in Karachi could cross the 40 degrees Celsius on Tuesday and Wednesday before easing.
Cameron tells Yahoo Movies he viewed Paxton as “the consummate artist” who had a “deep appreciation for art and culture” that wasn’t just confined to the cinema. Moreover, the director says that the actor was a one-of-a-kind person — “they certainly broke the mold” — and noted that they became “fast friends” beginning in 1981, when both of them were still working for legendary B-movie producer Roger Corman. It was a friendship that would last for decades, and was still strong at the time of the actor’s death: Cameron reveals that he last spoke with Paxton the night before the heart surgery that tragically ended the actor’s life at age 61.
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COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) - Voters in Greenland are going to the polls in a parliamentary election that has featured discussion on what the sparsely populated Arctic island needs to do to become independent from Denmark.
Residents of the semi-independent Danish territory harbor hopes of independence, but know the economy, which depends mainly on fisheries, needs to improve.
Another debated issue in the election for the 31-seat parliament is upgrading three airports to allow international flights land in Greenland and therefore increase tourism.
Prime Minister Kim Kielsen's center-left Siumut party said during the campaign that English, not Danish, should be taught as a second language in schools to allow the island's 56,000 inhabitants become more international.
Recent polls have Kielsen's party neck-and-neck with the left-leaning Inuit Ataqatigiit. They are likely to form a governing coalition.
March 30 ACT Fibernet
* Launch of 1GBPS (giga speeds) wired broadband internet service for the city of Hyderabad Source text - (ACT Fibernet, India’s largest non-telco and 3rd largest Internet Service Provider today announced the launch of 1Gbps (Giga speeds) wired broadband internet service for the city of Hyderabad. Launched in the presence of Shri. K. Taraka Rama Rao, Minister for IT, Municipal Administration and Urban Development and Industries (MAUD), ACT Fibernet is the first player in the Indian internet market to GIGA enable an entire Indian city. )
" Few singers can match the career of the multi-octave superstar Mariah Carey, the winner of five Grammys who has sold more than 200 million records worldwide. She cursed on television during a 2013 appearance in Central Park that aired on "Good Morning America," a performance also disrupted by a tear in the back of her dress.
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Varese, December 11 - Another 18 suspicious deaths in the ER at Saronno near Varese are being examined by consultants, police said Monday. Some 14 people are under investigation in the probe, which has looked at dozens of deaths in the northern Italian hospital near Milan. A nurse told investigators in a multiple suspicious deaths case in Saronno city hospital that murder suspect Leonardo Cazzaniga openly bragged about being "the angel of death". "I heard Cazzaniga talking about his 'protocol'," the witness said. "I heard him exclaim things like: I'm applying my protocol to this patient". Two other nurses confirmed to investigators that Cazzaniga's "protocol" consisted in administering sedatives and anesthetics to finish off patients with low life expectancy.
Stoke boss Mark Hughes praised Peter Crouch's longevity after the former England striker scored his first Premier League goal since May 2015 on Saturday. http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/article35334761.ece/8678b/AUTOCROP/h342/PANews%20BT_P-bd91c758-61e9-46b9-81a2-bd799a8a91ab_I1.jpg Stoke boss Mark Hughes praised Peter Crouch's longevity after the former England striker scored his first Premier League goal since May 2015 on Saturday.
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Marvin Compper would not be eligible to play for Celtics against Zenit
However, the centre-half would not be eligible to play for the Hoops in their Europa League tie with Zenit.
Compper appeared for Leipzig in their final Champions League group game.
The 32-year-old, whose solitary cap for Germany came in 2008, still has 18 months of his contract to run at the Bundesliga club.
Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers has made no secret of the fact he wants an experienced stopper for the second half of the season.
Injuries to Dedryck Boyata, Jozo Simunovic and Erik Sviatchenko have left him short, forcing him to play several players out of position.
A Volkswagen logo is seen on the hood of a car in the quality check in the production line in the Volkswagen parent plant in Wolfsburg, Germany, Mar. 9, 2017. EPA-EFE FILE/CARSTEN KOALL
German carmaker Volkswagen, which has been engulfed in a diesel emissions cheating scandal for the past three years, on Wednesday announced the launch of an electric car-share service in 2019, following similar announcements from French automakers Renault and Peugeot, according to a report supplied by Dow Jones Newswires to EFE.
Volkswagen said it plans to initially offer the service in Germany before rolling it out across cities in Europe, North America and Asia from 2020.
JESSE TYLER FERGUSON & THE BECKHAM FAMILY
"The role of Claire is being played by @victoriabeckham. The role of Phil is being played by @davidbeckham," the Modern Family star jokingly wrote on Instagram, captioning a photo of the famous family's set visit."The role of Victoria Beckham is being played by @jessetyler. Thank you all for coming to visit the Modern Family set today! We loved having you all!!!"
US Bancorp DE reduced its stake in shares of General Dynamics Corporation by 7.2% during the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm owned 217,918 shares of the aerospace company's stock after selling 16,927 shares during the period.
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“The men are hurriedly urging children into pews, settling quarrels and trying to arrange seating so that the least mayhem will ensue. Some of the men do a better job than others at juggling their paraphernalia: in addition to diaper bags and bottles of apple juice or milk, most have quiet books, small toys, and some have rather large and cumbersome Primary materials to hang onto and keep track of.
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Tampa --- Go to a Hawkeye football or basketball game, and you can't miss Herky. It's also hard to miss Hawkeye Elvis.
Michael Admire caught up with The King, AKA Greg Suckow, Commercial Real Estate Attorney.
Waluscha De Sousa
Waluscha De Sousa, who rose to fame after her role as Shah Rukh Khan‘s wife in the 2016 film Fan, has been receiving praises left, right and centre for her super toned body. She was last seen in Himesh Reshammiya‘s song Trippy, and her look garnered her much appreciation and love. Following which, she was contacted by a slimming pills company to endorse them for a ginormous amount.
Walsucha, who believes in fitness and living holistically declined the offer without thinking twice. She believes there’s no shortcut to handwork and also added,
I don’t believe in or encourage fad diets or pills for weight loss. In fact I don’t even believe in protein shakes or supplements. I stay away from anything processed. A combination of pilates and cardio works like magic and thats all I stick to !
Good on you, Waluscha!
It can be controlled with a supplied controller, or operated from any of several different kinds of computing devices using an app. It can be programmed using the Arduino interface , but the robot comes with built in capabilities so you won't need to do that to operate it.
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Navibulgar has contracted 4+2 Bluetech 45 handymax bulk carriers from Yangzijiang.
The Bluetech 45 design is based on the successful Bluetech 42 design. The ship will have a length of 190 m, maximum draught of 10.8 m, a dwt of 45 000 tons, a large hold volume for its class and an ice class 1C.
Bluetech bulk carrier designs have the largest hold volume and deadweight and lowest fuel consumption in their class, making them the most eco-friendly on the market. The designs are marketed worldwide by Clarksons Platou Shipbroking.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democrats on the U.S. House Intelligence Committee slammed a controversial memo released by the panel’s Republicans on Friday, calling it a “shameful effort to discredit” the FBI, the Justice Department and a federal investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 election.
“The selective release and politicization of classified information sets a terrible precedent and will do long-term damage to the Intelligence Community and our law enforcement agencies,” they said in a statement.
The Democrats said they hoped to release their own memo responding to the allegations on Feb. 5.
Rogers had two receptions for six yards on four targets in Sunday's loss at Buffalo.
Rogers played 66 of the offense's 71 snaps as he got the second most playing time among receivers with Donte Moncrief out with an ankle injury. However, the increased playing time didn't get him more receptions amid the blizzard conditions in Buffalo. Rogers could have a more productive day in the passing game next week if Moncrief remains out.
HARPURSVILLE, N.Y. (AP) — The long-awaited arrival of April the giraffe’s baby in upstate New York has made Animal Adventure Park the second most live-viewed channel in YouTube’s history.
YouTube says April’s livestream had more than 232 million live views and 7.6 billion minutes of live watch time since February, second only to League of Legends eSports, which has been around since 2012.
The not-yet-named male baby giraffe was running around with its mother within three hours of birth Saturday at the private zoo in Harpursville, a village 130 miles (210 kilometers) northwest of New York City.
Animal Adventure Park owner Jordan Patch says the baby is healthy and April is recovering “perfectly.”
April and the baby will be introduced to the public when the park opens for the season next month.
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Police have released surveillance camera images of two suspects who allegedly used false identification to fraudulently withdraw more than $400,000 from a bank account.
Police say that one of the suspects, a woman, entered a financial institution on June 29 and used false identification to gain access to an account that did not belong to her. Police allege that the woman then transferred more than $400,000 from that account into another account.
Police further allege that the second suspect, a man, subsequently showed up at another financial institution a few days later.
It is alleged that the man also produced false identification, which he used to gain access to the account that the funds had been transferred into. Police say the man then used the stolen funds to purchase a large quantity of gold.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at (416) 808-5100 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at (416) 222-TIPS (8477).
April 3 Verimark Holdings Ltd:
* Trading Statement
* Expects improved profits for financial year ended Feb. 28, 2017
* FY HEPS is expected to be in range of 22.1 and 27.0 cents per share being an increase of between 176 pct and 238 pct Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom: +91 806 749 1136)
The drama between Pershing Square's Bill Ackman and ADP (ADP +0.7% ) chief Carlos Rodriguez has taken another turn, with an Ackman filing working to change the narrative around his quest for board seats and change at the company.
According to the filing, Rodriguez meant to send an email to his legal team but delivered it to Ackman instead; the mail said that Rodriguez had disregarded Ackman's talk about being open to working with ADP's current management because he didn't find it credible, according to the filing.
Ackman's filing suggests he has been willing to work with Rodriguez rather than pushing for his ouster.
Rodriguez had referred to Ackman as a "spoiled brat" Thursday, suggesting that Ackman was trying to push a long-established nomination deadline because he wanted to take a vacation.
Ackman is detailing his thesis for the company -- in which he's made a $4B bet -- in a conference call this Thursday.
Friday's OPEX decline has led to Monday's explosion higher in vol with VIX nearing 22...
And seeing its term structure invert (dramatically) once again...
The Dow is now down 450 points and has broken back below its Fib 38.2% retracement level (and its 100DMA)...
Nasdaq futures are now down 3%...
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This week we’ve got this rather different photograph of Mablethorpe thanks to one of our readers, Martin Turner.
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Weinstein Co. Files For Bankruptcy Months After Sexual Misconduct Allegations David Greene talks to LA Times reporter Ryan Faughnder about the firm also releasing employees from non-disclosure pacts. Co-founder Harvey Weinstein is accused of sexual harassment, assault and rape.
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THE DEO CAPTURES ANOTHER WORLDKILLER – The DEO captures a second Worldkiller, Purity (guest star Krys Marshall). Supergirl (Melissa Benoist) and Alex (Chyler Leigh) use very different methods of interrogation with Purity in the hopes of finding out how to defeat Reign (Odette Annable). However, Purity escapes and attacks the city’s subway tunnels. Meanwhile, J’onn (David Harewood), Winn (Jeremy Jordan) and Mon-El (Christopher Wood) band together to fix the Legion ship. Jesse Warn directed the episode written by Jessica Queller & Paula Yoo (#313). Original airdate 2/5/2018.
Only about half the R1.8-billion raised by the plastic supermarket bag levy since it was introduced 14 years ago has been officially allocated to recycling.
This despite the fact that the levy was originally supposed to go towards development of the recycling sector.
The figure has emerged since the plastic bag levy featured in former finance minister Malusi Gigaba’s February 21 budget speech.
Gigaba said he would be increasing the tax by 50% to 12c a bag and it would be implemented on April 1.
About Nine Locks Cafe
The Dementia Cafe provides information about living with dementia and other services available locally in an informal and comfortable environment. A Dementia Cafe is also a place to relax, socialise and meet other people with dementia and their carers.
SOUTH SALT LAKE — Police were searching for suspects Monday after a South Jordan man was shot dead and found in his car in South Salt Lake Sunday.
Officers arrived about 2:45 p.m. to find the black Mazda with its driver door open parked at 3200 S. 900 West. They were responding to a call reporting a dead body.
Investigators believe Matthew Holt, 46, was shot about midday Sunday in an empty parking lot. The gunshot wound led offiers to believe some other than Holt pulled the trigger, said Gary Keller, public information officer for South Salt Lake police. Keller did not elaborate.
"Not a whole lot of details at this time," Keller said Monday evening. "We do not have any suspects and we have not made any arrests."
Police are seeking information from anyone at the location between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. who may have seen Holt or his car. Dispatchers are taking tips through a hotline, 801-840-4000. The department says callers may remain anonymous.
PRIOR LAKE, Minn. (AP) — Pop singer Gwen Stefani will close out a star-studded Super Bowl week in Minnesota.
The three-time Grammy winner will headline at Club Nomadic at Mystic Lake Casino Hotel on Sunday, Feb. 4.
Stefani is the final headliner. Other acts at Club Nomadic include The Chainsmokers on Thursday, Feb. 1; Ellie Goulding and Norwegian electronic dance music artist DJ Kygo on Friday, Feb. 2; and Florida Georgia Line on Saturday, Feb. 3.
Stefani joins a growing list of performers who will be in Minnesota during Super Bowl week. Others include Jennifer Lopez, who will perform at Nomadic Live! on Super Saturday Night. Sheila E., the Revolution and Morris Day & the Time will perform a Prince tribute as part of a series of free concerts.
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The 92 year old monarch has so far had a busy week in the Scottish capital after she accepted the keys to Palace of Holyroodhouse, also known as Jolyrood Palace, in an official ceremony on Monday.
Last night the Queen hosted a recepition at the Palace to celebrate Edinburgh's 603 Squadron Royal Auxiliary Air Force after they were honoured with the Freedom of The City of Edinburgh.
Today Her Majesty was out and about again as she gave an audience to the First Minister of Scotland just days after she was forced to pull out of an engagement due to an illness.
The Queen dressed in a white dress with summery blue flowers was pictured welcoming Ms Sturgeon before the pair engaged in a private chat.
Her Majesty has weekly meetings with Prime Minister Theresa May, so today's meeting will be a chance for Ms Sturgeon, who dressed in a red jacket and black skirt for the occasion, to share her thought with the monarch.
This May 3, 2017, photo shows the logo on a Target store in Upper Saint Clair, Pa. Target says it is buying delivery logistics company Grand Junction to help it offer same-day delivery service to its in-store shoppers. Grand Junction’s software connects retailers with about 700 delivery companies around the country that pick up items from distribution centers and take them to customers. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
On the most recent Vertical Podcast with Woj , Adrian Wojnarowski talked with NBA front office insider Bobby Marks. They discuss a number of topics, but the one that should raise eyebrows for Celtics fans was Blake Griffin .
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Burglars stole a haul of property after climbing through the bathroom window of a flat in Kettering.
The break-in happened in Highfield Road some time between 8.30pm and 10.30pm on Saturday (April 15).
A police spokesman said a television was found near the front door, which had been opened from the inside.
Anyone with information about the incident can call Northamptonshire Police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
Jc Seitz Lyng, Chile. "Supporting the team from the office. Here the matches are played in the morning, so it was the only way to cheer for the national team".
Winning numbers drawn in 'SuperCash' game
MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Wisconsin Lottery's "SuperCash" game were:
01-03-15-19-27-31, Doubler: N
(one, three, fifteen, nineteen, twenty-seven, thirty-one; Doubler: N)
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A crash reported by the Kansas Highway Patrol Saturday claimed the life of a Hays man.
According to the patrol, a 2002 Toyota Tacoma driven by 51-year-old Darin Alan Stiles was westbound on K4 one half mile east of La Crosse, when the truck hit the gravel shoulder on the north side of the road. Stiles overcorrected and the vehicle entered the south ditch, overturned in the field and Stiles was ejected.
Stiles was not wearing a seat belt. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The exact time of the crash is unknown.
A New Hampshire prep school principal who helped respond to allegations of sexual abuse against former staff members and students is leaving at the end of the year.
Phillips Exeter Academy Principal Lisa MacFarlane says in a letter sent to the school community on Friday she will be returning to the University of New Hampshire, where she worked for 28 years before taking over at Exeter in 2015.
MacFarlane was hired during accusations of past sexual misconduct and the mishandling of those cases at the school.
MacFarlane says in her letter Exeter was first to establish a director of student well-being and the school’s work to serve current students and alumni survivors is a model for other institutions.
MacFarlane is credited with modernizing the school’s campus.
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ALBUQUERQUE N.M. (KRQE)- It was a revenge matchup for the Lobo Women’s Basketball team as they hosted San Jose State, who defeated them earlier in the conference season. UNM was coming off of a huge home victory on Wednesday and they did not disappoint on Saturday against the Spartans.
UNM took out SJSU 92-62 on Saturday in Dream Style Arena, and leading the way in the post was Jaisa Nunn. “Ms. Double-Double” Nunn, finished with a game high of 30 points and also pulled down 11 rebounds. It was a big win for the Lobos and a game that Coach Mike Bradbury was really happy with the defensive play from his team.
The Lobos are now back over .500 in league play, now 6-5. They will have Boise State next on the road on Wednesday at 7pm.
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ORLANDO, Fla. (WESH) – A Florida man and his wife were burned Sunday when the woman lit a cigarette, sparking an explosion of a propane barbecue grill being transported in her SUV.
The wife lit a cigarette as they left a barbecue at the Central Florida Fairgrounds. The grill exploded moments later, police said.
Police said the grill was turned on and the propane tank was open in the back of the red Kia Sorento as the couple left the barbecue.
The blast caused the driver to crash into a pole. The vehicle sustained extensive damage.
House Speaker Paul Ryan has highlighted on Twitter a school secretary benefiting from the Republican tax overhaul, then deleted the tweet after online criticism that he is cheering an increase of $1.50 a week.
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The Associated Press reported on Thursday that changes in tax withholding were sparking bigger paychecks, citing as one example Julia Ketchum of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, whose check went up $1.50 a week.
Ryan on Saturday posted a Tweet noting the secretary's increase and linking to the AP story. He has posted several other examples of worker pay increases and bonuses since the overhaul, some as much as $1,000.
Ryan's spokeswoman didn't immediately respond to a request for comment.
It happened on the 8700 block of Old State Highway 28 at a mobile home.
ANA Boeing 787
ANA Holdings Inc. said Wednesday it will cancel 113 domestic flights between July 6 and 12 due to the need for engine checks on its Boeing 787 aircraft.
The cancellations will affect some 21,000 people, ANA said.
The Japanese transport ministry has strengthened regulations on engine inspections after the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration judged in April that the Rolls-Royce engines used on Boeing 787 aircraft could malfunction.
The British engineering company has been experiencing problems with its Trent 1000 engines, forcing several airlines around the world to ground their Boeing 787 Dreamliners.
FLINT, Mich. (AP) - Flint's mayor is poised to make a recommendation on where the Michigan city should get its drinking water on the long term, following a crisis that left the supply contaminated with lead.
Karen Weaver plans to make the announcement Tuesday.
She said last year that the city of 100,000 residents would stick with a plan to draw from a pipeline to Lake Huron that is still under construction. But she has been reevaluating that decision, partly to fulfill a requirement so Flint can receive $100 million in federal funding to address the man-made disaster.
Flint currently gets treated water from a Detroit-area system.
The city returned to that source in 2015 after it was discovered that Flint River water was not treated to reduce lead pipe corrosion for 18 months.
STOCKTON (CBS13) – Authorities say they have arrested a man suspected of breaking into a rural Stockton home.
The incident happened early Sunday morning. The San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office says deputies responded to the 6800 block of S. Roberts Road to investigate an alarm going off at the home.
Deputies soon found that a sliding glass door was damaged, indicating the home was just broken into.
As deputies also soon learned, the suspect was still inside the home.
The suspect, 29-year-old Ignacio Anaya, smashed himself through a different sliding glass door to get away from deputies, but sheriff’s K9 Gero was deployed and the man was caught.
Stolen property was found in Anaya’s car parked nearby, deputies say.
Anaya was arrested and has been booked at San Joaquin County Jail. He’s facing charges of burglary, vandalism and resisting arrest.
Consumer groups are calling it a win for anyone who depends on the use of antibiotics to fight infections. They’re responding to the pledge by Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) that by the end of 2018, all chicken purchased by the company will be raised without antibiotics.
Eric Tegethoff reports:
China's President Xi Jinping attends the closing session of China's National People's Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, March 15, 2017. REUTERS/Thomas Peter
HELSINKI China's President Xi Jinping will make a state visit to Finland on April 5, the Finnish president's office said on Wednesday.
Xi will meet his Finnish counterpart Sauli Niinisto and Prime Minister Juha Sipila in Helsinki.
The president's office said the meetings would cover economic relations between Finland and China and current international affairs.
Xi's visit to Finland would precede a possible meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, that according to a source would happen on April 6-7 at Trump's Mar-a-Lago retreat in Florida.
(Reporting by Tuomas Forsell; Editing by Catherine Evans)
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Prego Ristorante will serve its last meal in Irvine on Feb. 26. "We want to thank all of our loyal guests for being the driving force to help Prego Ristorante experience such a long and successful existence, and we hope that they will come join us for lunch or dinner, and say farewell before we close the Irvine location," the owners said in a joint statement. Ruth and Toni Bedi reopened Prego Ristorante in Irvine after an accidental fire closed the restaurant in 2012.
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Abbotsford was rocked by a significant amount of snow on New Year's Eve into New Year's Day.
The Abbotsford News hit the streets, and checked out how locals were dealing with all the white stuff.
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Daughter Linda Farr jailed for 20 months for negligence of her mum
Linda Farr was jailed for 20 months, suspended for two years, after admitting gross negligence manslaughter of her 86-year-old mother, Stafford Crown Court officials said.
Frail Doreen Shufflebotham died on September 6 2016, after becoming increasingly unwell with a catalogue of injuries and health conditions.
She had a femur fracture, which had become infected, and suffered a pulmonary embolism, sepsis, deep-vein thrombosis and acute bacterial meningitis, Staffordshire Police said.
In a statement issued following sentencing, the force said: “Medical experts estimated that Doreen had not moved from the chair that she was sat in for approximately 8-12 months.“
Three days after her mother's death, Farr, 68, of Cardiff Grove, Stoke-on-Trent, was arrested and later charged.
Portland Ore – Benson High School students in a Career Technical Education Geometry-Construction class have built tiny homes for homeless residents of Right to Dream 2. The class visited the structures Wednesday and met the people living in them. The homeless told students you’re saving our lives. The students were proud and amazed.
Auburn's Brown, Wiley Harper to return after exploring draft
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Auburn center Austin Wiley, point guard Jared Harper and shooting guard Bryce Brown are returning to school after exploring their NBA draft prospects.
All three announced their decisions Tuesday, a day before the deadline for underclassmen who haven't hired an agent to withdraw.
The NCAA ruled Wiley ineligible for his sophomore season after his family allegedly accepted money from former associate head coach Chuck Person. Person has been charged as part of a federal probe into corruption in college basketball.
The NCAA has said Wiley would be eligible next season.
Brown averaged 15.9 points per game as a junior. Harper had 185 assists to help lead the Tigers to a share of the Southeastern Conference regular season title.
Mustapha Heron also declared for the draft, but his status is unclear.
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FILE - In this Oct. 3, 2014, file photo, Jon Huntsman, Sr. speaks to reporters during a press conference, in Salt Lake City. Utah billionaire and philanthropist Jon Huntsman Sr. has died. Huntsman's assistant Pam Bailey confirmed he died Friday, Feb. 2018, in Salt Lake City. He was 80. Bailey declined to name a cause of death. Rick Bowmer, File AP Photo
Pastor Ashimolowo compels members to pay $1,000 dollars for each year they have lived on earth [VIDEO]
Nigerian highly placed cleric, founder and General Overseer of the Kingsway International Christian Center, KICC, Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo has shocked his viewers after he compelled his congregants to give a thousand dollars for every year each of them had lived on earth. Pastor Ashimolowo already is worth over $10 million. He demanded in a church […]
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Five Killed in Head-On Crash Near Yankton
YANKTON, S.D. – Five people died and another person was seriously injured early Wednesday in a two-vehicle crash east of Yankton.
Names are not being released pending notification of families.
A Yankton city police officer was attempting to stop a 1996 Acura Integra which was traveling east on South Dakota Highway 50. The Integra shut off its headlights and crossed onto the westbound lanes where it collided with a westbound 2010 Nissan Sentra.
Both occupants of the Acura Integra were pronounced dead at the scene. Neither were wearing seatbelts.
Three of the four occupants of the Nissan Sentra also died in the crash. The fourth occupant, a 12-year-old female, was airlifted to a Sioux Falls hospital with life-threatening injuries. The driver was wearing a seatbelt. It is unknown how many of the passengers were wearing seatbelts.
South Dakota’s Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.
- And that's out toward left field, hit well. Jones racing back at the wall. That is gone. Big fly for Ian Kinsler. A three run shot 4-0, Halos.
- There's that breaking ball you were talking about. One of the couple of fastballs up, and then hung one.
- And he's thrown a couple of those already in that sequence alone against Kinsler. We see the couple already in the game overall for Fulmer. That's now the sixth home run he's allowed on secondary pitches. Break down the heart of the plate. It drifted back, perfect spot for Kinsler to lift and drive and hit some three run home run. His third home run of the season. 9 RBIs. We talked about it in the opening today-- the need for the bottom part of the line to come through. And it comes through in a big way right there, where the three run home run for Ian Kinsler, number seven in that lineup. Get a hug from Albert.
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Early in their investigation, police think he might have hit the back of an 18-wheeler while traveling west on the highway. A helicopter arrives after a report of a "multiple shooting" in Alexandria, Virginia, involving Majority Whip Steve Scalise of Louisiana and others at a congressional baseball practice.
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The Real Housewives of New York regular and businessman D'Agostino got engaged in February (16), and they tied the knot on Saturday in front of more than 200 family members and friends in Palm Beach, Florida.
The wedding date also fell on the groom's 50th birthday.
De Lesseps was previously married to entrepreneur Alexandre de Lesseps from 1993 to 2009.
Celebrity friends at the ceremony including Kelly Bensimon, Cynthia Bailey, Jill Zarin, and Dorinda Medley, who was a bridesmaid.
This is a breaking news. Sasikala has been granted parole.
Sasikala Natarajan has been granted parole by the Bengaluru Central Prison.
Sasikala had sought for parole in order to attend her husband’s funeral. The last rites will take place at Thanjavoor.
She has been granted parole for 15 days. But she was denied permission to travel to Chennai.
Of all the reactions viewers have to the "American Kids" videos, including thinking they're cute or funny, the most prevalent reaction might be a desire to have the kids share their food. (Will they like it? As Mitch Hedberg said, "Aw, come on, man. Let me just have some.") Get ready for that reaction to be turned up to 11, because the kids are giving Mexican food a try.
The reactions are more positive than usual, but you kind of expect them to stop being kids and high five everyone in the room when tamales are placed on the table. That's not how things go. Reactions are mixed. It's maybe best summed up by a kid at the start of the video. "Wow, I never knew it was this... OK," he says with a severe lack of enthusiasm.
Cleveland's weekend weather forecast
CLEVELAND, Ohio – The news we’ve all been waiting for: Cleveland’s brutal heat wave of days in the 90s and relentless humidity placing heat indices over 100 degrees has an end in sight. Starting Friday, temperatures will take a noticeable dip and humidity will feel immensely better.
The heat-advisory-causing weather combination of a steaming-hot high-pressure dome and the jet stream blowing in scorching, humid air from the Gulf of Mexico directly into Ohio is no longer. Instead, the jet stream will shift so one if its famous curves will usher in cooler air from over Canada. With northerly winds at the surface, too, the cooldown is present at all levels.
(Kelly Reardon, cleveland.com)
The medical technology associations Medical Cluster and FASMED have merged into the SWISS MEDTECH association.
SWISS MEDTECH now has a combined expertise of 600 member companies. With this strength, the new umbrella organisation wants to facilitate the implementation of major projects and make tackling challenges easier, to improve the framework conditions in this economically essential business.
Walder Wyss advised the transferring companies Medical Cluster and FASMED.
The team included Marco Strahm (partner, corporate/M&A) and Pascal Zysset (associate, corporate/M&A).
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Gardaí in Portlaoise are appealing to the public for assistance in locating 13-year-old Ronan Quinn who has been reported missing from Portarlington, Co Laois.
Ronan was reported missing to Gardaí on Monday 28 May and was last seen at approximately 8.30pm on in Portarlington.
He is known to frequent Athlone and Dublin city centre.
Ronan is described as approximately 5ft in height, slight build with brown hair.
Illinois Man Killed In Snowmobile Accident In Iron County
Police: Speed Believed To Be A Factor
by Dan Hanger
TOWN OF OMA, Wis. – A 45-year-old Illinois man was killed in a snowmobile accident in the Town of Oma over the weekend.
According to Iron County Sheriff Tony Furyk, the crash happened on Trail 17 after the snowmobile left the trail and struck some trees.
Speed is believed to be a factor in the accident, according to Furyk.
The name of the victim is being withheld pending notification of family.
Aug 14(Reuters) - Shanghai Oriental Pearl Group Co Ltd
* Says it will pay cash dividend of 0.34 yuan per share (before tax) for FY 2016 to shareholders of record on Aug. 17
* The company's shares will be traded ex-right and ex-dividend on Aug. 18 and the dividend will be paid on Aug. 18
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy left Sunday’s Bucs vs. Lions game visibly upset after walking of the field with a shoulder/biceps injury.
Monday morning, the NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported that McCoy believes he has torn his biceps which obviously isn’t how any player would want to end the season. But instead of being angry and upset about the injury and his current status, McCoy has chosen to believe that there’s a light at the end of the tunnel.
McCoy shared the following message on his Instagram account Monday morning:
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Catholic's BJ Barker (3) shoots after being fouled during the AHSAA Sub Regional playoff game on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017, in Montgomery, Ala. Albert Cesare / Advertiser
The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office is looking for a man connected to an armed burglary that took place last week.
William "Ernie" Shrieves, 40, is wanted for robbery with a weapon and armed burglary at the Walmart on Kings Highway.
Anyone with information is asked to call (941)639-2101 and request Detective Barlow or Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS. Tipsters will receive a cash reward if the information leads to an arrest.
CLEVELAND (AP) - The leader of a breakaway Amish group in Ohio convicted in hair- and beard-cutting attacks is pushing to get his convictions overturned using arguments already rejected in court.
An attorney for 72-year-old Samuel Mullet Sr. says Mullet's previous lawyer made mistakes during trial and in prior appeals.
In a Monday court filing, prosecutors say there were no errors that amounted to Mullet's rights to due process being violated, and a judge should reject his request.
Defense attorneys say the 2011 hair- and beard-cutting attacks stemmed from family disputes. Prosecutors say the motive was religious, as hair and beards have spiritual significance in the Amish faith.
Mullet is serving an 11-year sentence. Of the 16 Amish community members convicted in the case, only Mullet remains imprisoned.
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VIENNA (AP) The Austrian snowboarder who broke his neck in a frightening crash at the Olympics last week is considering a return to the sport.
”It’s the easiest way to get healthy again,” Markus Schairer said on Friday about a possible comeback. ”But it’s way too early to take that decision now.”
The 30-year-old Schairer underwent surgery on the fractured fifth vertebrae in his neck in an Austrian hospital on Monday, four days after he slammed into the snow on his back. He lost control in the air on the final jump of the downhill course during the Olympic snowboardcross quarterfinals.
”I am glad and thankful that everything went well,” Schairer said about the surgery.
The Austrian posted X-ray pictures of his neck on his Instagram account.
With no indication of long-term damage, the three-time Olympian is expected to need three months to recover.
Schairer has won four World Cups, and took gold at the world championships in Gangwon, South Korea, in 2009 and silver four years later.
President Donald Trump and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron have come a long way since their "moment of truth" handshake.
During a state visit in Washington on Tuesday, Trump dusted off Macron's left shoulder, saying he had to brush off a "piece of dandruff".
Bangladesh finds 10 anti-tank rockets at Satchhari National Park
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The Rapid Action Battalion, or RAB, has recovered ten anti-tank rockets from Satchhari National Park in Habiganj’s Chunarughat Upazila.
Moreno Valley College committee to hold art exhibit Share Pin It More Galleries Riverside artist Cynthia Huerta will be one of the speakers at the annual Cesar Chavez scholarship breakfast at Moreno Valley College. , MILKA SOKO, FILE PHOTO Related article »
The Cesar E. Chávez Scholarship Committee at Moreno Valley College will hold an art exhibit as part of its annual scholarship breakfast in March honoring the late labor activist.
The exhibit will be held March 23 at the Riverside Art Museum and will feature submissions from students at Moreno Valley College and high school students at Moreno Valley and Val Verde school districts. Students can submit art, photography, audio, or sculpture as it relates to Chávez.
The winner will be announced at the scholarship breakfast March 24 where Corona artist John Zarate, who marched with Chávez, and Riverside artist Cynthia Huerta will speak.
You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown is coming to Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford.
The Department of Art, Communication and Theatre, with the assistance of the Department of Music, is presenting the Clark Gesner musical March 2-5 at the SWOSU Hilltop Theatre.
Since it's obvious the Sox won't be contending this year or next year, why not go all in on the rebuild and milk every little bit of value out of the roster. I propose one trade per player that would happen either now in spring training, at the deadline, or next offseason at the latest.
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For many Israelis, Har Homa has become another neighborhood in Jerusalem, served by city bus lines, schools... . In this photo taken Tuesday Feb. 14, 2017, a Palestinian worker prays at a construction site in Har Homa neighborhood in east Jerusalem.
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Due to insufficient manpower, the Lānaʻi Landfill will close at 1 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 15 and 16, 2017.
County officials say the closures are necessary for the department to ensure safe operations and meet the minimum State Department of Health operating requirements of the county’s solid waste permit.
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Officials with the Solid Waste Division apologized in advance for the inconvenience.
Jones' teammate Ty Montgomery (ribs) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game in Dallas, Michael Cohen of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Jones filled in capably when Montgomery and Jamaal Williams (knee) were forced from last Thursday's 35-14 win over the Bears, taking 13 carries for 49 yards and a touchdown. Williams made a quick recovery from his knee injury and is next up after Montgomery on the depth chart, but Jones nonetheless figures to have a place in the Week 5 game plan. Given that he's the better pass catcher of the two, Jones could end up with more playing time and touches than Williams -- especially if the Packers play from behind and are forced to go pass-heavy.
Beijing hopes to secure more stable allies in the fight against Islamist terrorism, which could threaten its "New Silk Road" project. It has already been met with some success, says DW's Frank Sieren....
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I do not support Mr Shapps in his view that we need a Conservative leadership election.
I note that the other 29 MPs he has hinted are with him have not spoken out or let their names be known. They are either surprisingly reticent rebels, or they do not exist.
The media say he needs 48 MPs to sign a letter for a leadership election. They need to add they would also need to find 160 Conservative MPs to vote for a leadership election, as a motion of confidence follows the letters. This is not going to happen.
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Dec. 31 — Regular season ends.
Jan. 6-7 — Wild-card playoffs.
Jan. 13-14 — Divisional playoffs.
Jan. 21 — Conference championships.
Feb. 4 — Super Bowl at Minneapolis.
Feb. 20 — First day for clubs to designate franchise or transition players.
Feb. 27-March 5 — NFL comine in Indianapolis.
March 6 — Deadline for clubs to designate franchise or transition players.
March 14 — 2018 league calendar begins, free agency opens, trades allowed.
March 25-28 — Annual league meeting, Orlando.
April 2 — Clubs that hired a new head coach after the end of the 2017 regular season may begin offseason workouts.
April 16 — Clubs with returning head coaches may begin offseason workout programs.
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The purported hackers posted a message on the site stating “End of hate: Anonymous now in control of the Daily Stormer,” reports the Guardian. However, it’s not clear if the hackers who took over the site were actually part of the Anonymous group. Matter of fact, Anonymous’s official Twitter account says the “hacking” of the Daily Stormer could just be a stunt. Yet even if the hacking is genuine, it’s the least of the Stormer‘s problems, as the hate site now has less than 24 hours to find a new hosting service that will take them.
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Former "Sex and the City" star Cynthia Nixon said on Twitter Monday that she'll challenge Gov. Andrew Cuomo in New York's Democratic primary in September.
Her announcement sets up a race pitting an openly gay liberal activist against a two-term incumbent with a $30 million war chest and possible presidential ambitions.
In a video on Twitter, the public education advocate said, "We want our government to work again."
I love New York, and today I'm announcing my candidacy for governor. Join us: https://t.co/9DwsxWW8xX pic.twitter.com/kYTvx6GZiD — Cynthia Nixon (@CynthiaNixon) March 19, 2018
Nixon in recent speeches has called on Democrats nationally to carve out a strong liberal identity instead of being merely the "anti-Trump party."
The 51-year-old Manhattan mother of three is an ally of Democratic New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, who frequently clashes with Cuomo on various issues.
The 60-year-old Cuomo was favored 66 percent to 19 percent over Nixon in a recent Siena College poll.
DENVER (AP) — A new national poll says Americans think it’s safer to use marijuana than opioids to relieve pain.
The Yahoo/Marist poll out Monday says two-thirds of the respondents in the telephone survey said opioid drugs such as Vicodin or OxyContin are “riskier” to use than pot, even when the pain pills are prescribed by a doctor.
Only one in five said marijuana was riskier than opioids. The rest weren’t sure.
Those answering the poll overwhelmingly said pot should be legal for medical use. But they were less comfortable with children and pregnant women using pot to treat medical conditions.
The telephone poll of 1,122 adults was conducted last month. The poll had a margin of error of plus or minus 2.9 percentage points.
Copyright 2017 The Associated Press.
They now have a $75.00 price target on the stock, down previously from $80.00. 6/13/2017 - Science Applications International Corporation was downgraded by analysts at ValuEngine from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating.
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* HERITAGE INSURANCE HOLDINGS INC SAYS CHAIRMAN AND CEO BRUCE LUCAS' 2017 TOTAL COMPENSATION WAS $6.7 MILLION VERSUS $6.8 MILLION IN 2016 – SEC FILING Source text: (bit.ly/2qXrdrt) Further company coverage:
Crisis: Citizens flee Southern Kaduna
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Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) says it isn’t auditing how partner KPMG cracks down on illegal use of the tech giant’s software in India.
Microsoft and KPMG partner under the global “software asset management” program that requires KPMG to seek permission from enterprise owners to check for unlicensed software use.
Earlier this month, Reuters reported that Microsoft was probing how well KPMG was conducting those checks after a local political complained that a KPMG employee “barged in” to a business to check its software.
Microsoft India exec Rajiv Sodhi said at the time that Microsoft was “getting an assessment agency to carry out an audit of the process delivery at KPMG to identify and correct gaps, if any.”
Now Microsoft clarifies that the examination was only into that specific incident and not a broader audit.
High Road Capital Partners said Feb. 14 that it closed its buy of Midwest Wholesale Hardware . Financial terms weren't announced.
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Bailly and Phil Jones have been Jose Mourinho’s preferred centre-back partnership in the Premier League so far this season.
The duo have started all-but one of Manchester United’s seven league matches together, with Bailly having been replaced by Chris Smalling in the last outing against Crystal Palace.
Mourinho admitted he dropped Bailly for the 4-0 win over the Eagles to avoid the Ivory Coast international playing three games in six days.
And Bailly insists he’s not taking his first-team spot for granted, with Jones, Smalling and Victor Lindelof also vying for a starting place.
Airman Fausto Bautista stands a waist catapult watch aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz in the Arabian Gulf on July 26, 2017. Nimitz is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ian Kinkead / U.S. Navy
Despite numerous radio calls, the drone repeatedly changed altitude and came within 100 vertical feet of the F/A-18. The close call forced the aircraft to maneuver to avoid collision.
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The drone “created a collision hazard,” U.S. Naval Forces Central Command said, adding that the actions were “not in keeping with maritime customs and laws.”
Sunday’s close call did not force the U.S. jet to take evasive action. Both incidents took place over international waters.
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Aircraft from the Nimitz are conducting regular sorties for Operation Inherent Resolve in Iraq and Syria.
Sherlock actor Benedict Cumberbatch showed his dancing moves on stage at the Laureus 2018 World Sports Awards held in Monaco.
TransCanada (TRP -1.8% ) is lower despite saying it expects "no material financial impact" from proposed tax policy changes by the FERC, but its TC Pipelines (TCP +3.6% ) MLP is higher after making a similar statement.
TRP says ~50% of its U.S. natural gas pipeline 2018 revenues are derived from negotiated or discounted tariffs and would not be materially impacted by FERC's actions; TRP expects the percentage to increase to 65% in 2019 as growth projects are placed into service.
TCP, which owns part of TRP's U.S. pipeline network, says roughly half of its network receives negotiated service tolls, which are not subject to the agency ruling barring MLPs from recovering income taxes with their rate-making formulas.
The 25th annual Harvesters fashion show and luncheon Thursday kicked off a series of three fashion shows this week at South Coast Plaza’s Pavillon special-events venue to help the Costa Mesa mall celebrate its 50th anniversary.
Twelve luxury designers were featured at the Harvesters show, benefiting Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County.
The two other fashion events are the Harper’s Bazaar show and party from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday and designer John Varvatos’ fall and winter collection at 7 p.m. Saturday, followed by a concert and party.
For more information, visit southcoastplaza.com.
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* Q1 consolidated net sales amounted to sek 10,639 m (10,305), an increase of 3.2%
* Q1 operating profit 397 m (408 sek)
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* Says the forecast is an operating profit in 2017 that is level with the outcome for 2016
* Says stands by estimate for food inflation of 1-2% during 2017
* Reuters poll: Axfood Q1 net sales seen at 10,623 million sek, EBIT at 397 million sek Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting by Rebecka Roos)
With temperatures dropping overnight as low as minus 11.6 Celsius (11 degrees Fahrenheit), hundreds of schools were closed on Monday.
London : Snow and wintry weather are still wreaking havoc on travelers in Britain, with flights cancelled, roads sheathed in ice and rail travel disrupted.
With temperatures dropping overnight as low as minus 11.6 Celsius (11 degrees Fahrenheit), hundreds of schools were closed on Monday.
Europe’s largest airport, Heathrow, warned that some flights would be cancelled as it cleared the backlog of flights delayed by Sunday’s snowfall. Heathrow asked travelers to check with their airlines. In the world of interconnected air travel, any extended disruption quickly leaves planes and flight crews out of position, knocking them out of rotation for their next assignments.
National Rail said poor weather conditions are affecting travel across England and Wales. Trains on Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry, Great Western, and Virgin Trains will all also be affected.
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A pedestrian has died and a motorcyclist is in critical condition after a crash Saturday evening in north Phoenix, police said.
The crash was reported around 7 p.m. near 25th Street and Bell Road, according to the Phoenix Police Department.
Police said the motorcycle was traveling eastbound on Bell Road when a pedestrian was struck.
The motorcyclist and pedestrian were transported to a hospital. The pedestrian was later pronounced dead.
No additional information was immediately available.
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DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Police say an Ohio man was sucker punched, kicked and stabbed in the neck during a robbery in the first minutes of 2017.
WHIO-TV reports (http://bit.ly/2io5dT5 ) police say three males approached the man early Sunday in Dayton and asked to use his cellphone.
They say one of the assailants punched the 51-year-old Trotwood man when he handed over his phone, causing him to fall to the ground.
Police say he was then stabbed with a box cutter and repeatedly kicked. They say the attackers also stole $40.
WHIO-TV says the man was taken to a hospital and is expected to live.
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A MOTHER and daughter have been rushed to hospital along with another man after an accident involving multiple vehicles on a rural road in Ireland.
Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of the three car collision in Co. Louth yesterday afternoon.
The incident occurred on the R173 road close to the Gyles Quay turn off at approximately 3.30pm.
A mother and daughter from one of the cars and a male occupant of one of the other vehicles were brought by ambulance to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda.
The injuries of the mother and daughter have been described as non life threatening.
No injuries were reported involving the occupants of the third vehicle involved in the crash.
The R173 road in Co. Louth was closed for a short time following the incident to allow for Gardaí to examine the scene.
The traffic diversions have been lifted and the road has since reopened.
BOSTON (AP) — The Massachusetts House has approved legislation to encourage civics education in public schools, but without a graduation requirement included in the Senate version of the bill.
The measure, passed Wednesday, aims to give students a better understanding of how the country’s political system works and their place in it. It calls for enhanced instruction in American history and government with the goal of “preparing students, morally and intellectually, for the duties of citizenship.”
The Senate included a requirement that students complete a student-led civic project before graduating.
The two versions must now be reconciled.
Democratic Rep. Alice Peisch, of Wellesley, said Wednesday the House creates incentives for civics education without mandating it.
Republican Rep. Sean Dooley, of Norfolk, said without requirements or dedicated funding the measure amounts to a “feel good bill.”
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Eagles are heading out on tour with a son of founding member Glenn Frey stepping in for his late father.
The band announced Monday that it will visit Greensboro, North Carolina; Atlanta; Louisville, Kentucky; and Detroit in October. The shows will follow a Sept. 30 date with The Doobie Brothers in Seattle.
The Eagles played concerts in Los Angeles and New York last month for their first shows since Frey died at the age of 67 in January 2016.
His son Deacon filled in on guitar and vocals at the concerts and will join the band on tour in the fall.
Veterans group to bury remains left at DC's Vietnam memorial
MANASSAS, Va. (AP) — The National Park Service has reached agreement with a nonprofit veterans' organization allowing it take cremated remains left at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and bury them will full military honors.
A park service statement says the Missing in America Project will take possession of dozens of sets of cremains left at the memorial through the years and any future cremains left. They will be inurned in an in-ground vault at a cemetery in Manassas, Virginia, a capital suburb.
The Washington Post reported Wednesday the remains had been kept in a locked cabinet at the park service's large Museum Resource Center in Maryland. No date for the transfer or burial has been set.
Last year, the park service placed signs at the memorial asking people not to leave human remains.
West Jessamine's game-winning putback to defeat Dunbar
West Jessamine senior Kendall Peters flipped up a game-winning layup off a missed shot as time expired to give the Colts an 86-85 win over Paul Laurence Dunbar on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017.
FILE -- In this April 16, 2014 file photo, Hesham Genena, then head of Egypt's oversight body, poses for a portrait in front of pictures of his predecessors at his office in Cairo, Egypt. A defense lawyer says a military court on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 has convicted Egypt's former anti-graft chief of insulting the armed forces and sentenced him to five years in prison. Amr Nabil, File AP Photo
Two Hamilton men have been fined a total of $3,600 for hunting offences in the Dundas Valley.
According to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, Muhamet Qerreti pleaded guilty and was fined $1,000 for trespassing to hunt and $1,000 for unlawfully hunting deer without a licence. He was also fined $300 for possessing an un-encased firearm at night and received a one-year hunting licence suspension.
Imeri pleaded guilty and was fined $1,000 for trespassing to hunt. In addition, he was fined $300 for possessing an un-encased firearm at night, and received a one-year hunting licence suspension.
Court heard that on November 23, 2017, Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry conservation officers received a complaint on its tip line about hunting in the Dundas Valley Conservation Area.
Masvingo provincial minister Shuvai Mahofa has passed away.
By Tafadzwa Kachiko
Reports suggest that she passed around 03:30 hours this morning.
Masvingo regional newspaper TellZim News confirmed the news saying the mourners are gathered at her Rhodene house.
NewsDay spoke to Zanu-PF chairperson for Masvingo Province Ezra Chadzamira who said he was yet to be briefed about the tragic news.
“We are still waiting for confirmation. I hope by mid-day we would have gathered information.”
Mahofa has been ill for some time. She was hospitalized over the weekend before being taken to one of her children’s houses.
Her daughter Ngengetererai had earlier told NewsDay that she was discharged.
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Wainwright (0-3) allowed four runs on 10 hits and two walks while striking out four batters through 4.2 innings during Sunday's loss to the Yankees.
Considering he allowed 12 baserunners, Wainwright was lucky to surrender just four runs. The 35-year-old veteran is coming off his worst season (4.26 ERA and 3.93 FIP) since establishing himself as a starter in 2007, and 2017 hasn't looked promising, either. Wainwright struggled to induce groundballs (43.8 percent) and allowed a career-high 11.8 home run-to-fly ball rate in 2016, and there has been no improvement through three starts this year with 41.7 percent and 13.8 percent marks, respectively.
A Pennsylvania man allegedly set up a fake speed trap to keep drivers, in part, from hitting deer.
A Pennsylvania man acknowledges using flashing dashboard lights to mimic a police speed trap — but only so he could slow down vehicles speeding past his rural home and killing deer and endangering people.
Fifty-seven-year-old Ricky McMillen told WPXI-TV that he used the flashing lights on his car because he's been complaining about speeders for years and getting few results. What he has gotten is deer carcasses along the road in Donegal Township, which he says cause his house to smell.
State police have charged McMillen with impersonating a public servant and displaying improper lights.
McMillen says he's been using the lights for a while and says, "It worked until they took my light."
McMillen has been mailed a summons to appear for a preliminary hearing Dec. 15.
Video: Commuters are seen walking through the subway tunnel then being tossed down when the blast goes off.
Commuters are seen walking through Port Authority just before the blast. Photo: YouTube
Video of a terror attack in New York City's Port Authority shows commuters walking through a subway tunnel before an explosion throws them to the ground.
Akayed Ullah strapped a bomb-like device to his body to set off the explosion at one of New York’s busiest commuter hubs at rush hour on Monday, injuring himself and three others. New York Mayor Bill de Blasio called it "an attempted terrorist attack."
The video, which is grainy and appears to be surveillance footage, shows the moments just before and after the blast.
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DeMario Jackson is speaking out about Bachelor in Paradise's scandal.
Following production being shut down on the ABC reality spinoff's fourth season due to "allegations of misconduct," DeMario, one of the contestants at the center of the incident under investigation, is breaking his silence in an exclusive statement provided to E! News.
"It's unfortunate that my character and family name has been assassinated this past week with false claims and malicious allegations," the 30-year-old said in a statement via his publicist, Eve Sarkisyan-Nunn. "I will be taking swift and appropriate legal action until my name is cleared and, per the advice of legal counsel, will be seeking all available remedies entitled to me under the laws."
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Bristol City are set to sign defender Jack Hunt from Sheffield Wednesday.
The news broke this evening that the Robins were close to tying up a deal for the right-back who is entering the final year of his contract at the Owls.
Robins fans reacted well to the news that they were poised to sign an attacking full-back.
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There were mainly positive reports from Owls fans - although not all were complimentary of the Robins' prospective new player.
LAKE FOREST, Ill. — After eight surgeries and nearly losing his left leg, Chicago Bears tight end Zach Miller still refuses to rule out a return to the football field.
In his first visit to Halas Hall since his Oct. 29 injury, Miller on Monday expressed thanks for the support he received from the Bears, teammates and fans after vascular surgery to repair a torn artery resulting from a knee injury.
"I've been a football player my whole life," Miller said. "I would love to play football. We'll cross that road when it's time."
Miller said the possibility of losing his left leg was very real in the hours after the injury against the Saints.
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Robots, aliens and a spunky teenaged girl. John Byrne explores a whole new way of storytelling in "Stowaway to the Stars," an adult coloring book featuring all-new art (and story fragments, too!) by comic legend Byrne!
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Applications are invited from suitably qualified, committed Christian to fill in the following positions existing at Marymount Catholic Secondary School. TEACHERS. Bible Knowledge and History 1 post; Computer Studies and Mathematics 1 post; Physics and Chemistry 1 post. The successful candidate …
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A Memorial Service: "A tribute to the life of Joe Hammel" will be held at 2 p.m., on Sunday, July 15, 2018 at Congregation B'nai Harim at the Nevada County Jewish Community Center located at 506 Walsh Street, Grass Valley.
A remarkable variety of private collections, all carefully curated over decades, comes together in the fifth annual Heritage Auctions ' Gentleman Collector Auction Jan. 19 in Dallas, Texas. "This sale covers a wide spectrum," Heritage Vice President of Special Collections Nick Dawes said.
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Running back is one of the most talked-about positions in the NFL, especially when it comes to its importance in today’s game. For a long time, the common trend was for teams to stockpile backs in an attempt to use the runner-by-committee approach.
However, over the last several years the league has seen some teams focus on having a superstar, do-it-all back like Devonta Freeman, Le’Veon Bell and Todd Gurley, while others — including the New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles, who met in Super Bowl LII — employ the committee approach.
Over the weekend, the Detroit Lions signed LeGarrette Blount, a running back who’s been part of both strategies in his career. Tim Benz asks, are the Lions looking to follow in the footsteps of Blount’s former Philadelphia and New England compatriots or do they plan on making him a standalone feature back?
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This week on the Laid Back Bike Report! December 10th at 2 pm EST (6 pm UTC) we will be live with a look at what’s happening in the world of Velomobiles in 2017. From Dallas Doug Davis talks about his cross country PAC tour in his velomobile and his thoughts on long distance racing in a velo. John Williams chats with us from London about his recent velo crash into a car at 25 mph. We also have Sinner Bikes velomobile guru Harry Leiben on from the Netherlands to tell us all about the newest Velo in development in the Netherlands–the Hilgo. Bryan and Denny give us their reports on the news and sports and we’ll continue with another contest segment for our live viewers. We should have a surprise announcement about RCC and tell you about the winners of the TerraCycle photo contest as well so don’t miss this last episode of the year from the Laidback Bike Report.
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The deal was presented as another win for billionaire deal maker James Packer, with his online gambling business CrownBet breaking into the lucrative NSW betting market through a “digital partnership” with the state’s 1200 registered clubs.
But questions have now emerged around the process that ended with ClubsNSW choosing CrownBet over bitter rivals Tabcorp – the traditional betting provider in clubs – Sportsbet and Betting.club.
The focus of industry concern is former AFL supremo Andrew Demetriou, whose sports and marketing company Beyond Boundaries Group ran the tender process on behalf of ClubsNSW.
Mr Demetriou is also a board member of both CrownBet and Mr Packer’s flagship company Crown Resorts, which owns 62 per cent of CrownBet.
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A source familiar with one of the other two losing bids said: “There is no way this would pass the pub test”.
“The optics aren’t great: a firm run by Andrew Demetriou awards deal to company he is a board member of.”
Everton interest in Brozovic
By Football Italia staff
Everton directors reportedly met Inter today to discuss a bid for Marcelo Brozovic, who was also linked to Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal.
The Nerazzurri need to raise €30m by June 30 to balance the books ahead of the Financial Fair Play deadline.
Brozovic is not part of new Coach Luciano Spalletti’s plans, but they are finding it difficult to sell him for the right figure.
According to Calciomercato.com, Everton director of sport Steve Walsh was in Milan today and had a meeting with Inter about Brozovic.
While Inter are hoping to make €30m from the Croatia international’s sale, they could be prepared to drop down to €20m.
The 24-year-old was signed from Dinamo Zagreb in 2015 for a total €8m.
He scored six goals with four assists in 28 competitive games for Inter this season.
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Schalke 04 talented teenager Bernard Tekpetey is one of the new faces named in Ghana's provisional squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon next month.
He has also played one Bundesliga match for the Royal Blues but featured prominently in the Europa League and German Cup.
Tekpetey scored a hatful of goals for the Schalke reserve side and replicated in pre season which earned him promotion.
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — A plan to promote pet adoption during a Florida city’s televised council meetings may have already gone to the dogs.
The Florida Times-Union (https://goo.gl/e9EeEM ) reports that a 2-year-old pit bull mix named Elvis bit the ankle of a man who stepped on him Tuesday before the Jacksonville City Council meeting.
A Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office report says an audience member told officers the 63-year-old man was barreling down a crowded aisle when he became tangled in the dog’s leash and stepped on the animal. The man was taken to a nearby hospital for stitches.
Elvis was placed in a 10-day quarantine. Shelter workers call the bite an isolated incident, but his future adoption eligibility is undetermined.
It was the second meeting attended by city-shelter dogs wearing “Take Me Home” vests. Officials aren’t sure whether the program will continue.
Thousands of dollars down the drain and a wedding ruined. A couple says their plans of getting married at Club Rio Rancho this summer are destroyed because the club has closed its doors.
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May 3 Electric-car maker Tesla Inc reported quarterly revenue that more than doubled, driven by record deliveries of its Model X sports utility vehicles and Model S sedans.
Tesla also backed its target of launching its highly anticipated mass market Model 3 sedan later this year, said the car was on track for initial production in July.
Tesla, led by billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, said net loss attributable to common shareholders widened to $330.3 million in the first quarter ended March 31, from $282.3 million a year earlier. (bit.ly/2p9tTzv)
On a per-share basis, net loss narrowed to $2.04 per share from $2.13 per share.
Revenue more than doubled to $2.7 billion from $1.15 billion.
Tesla's results reflect the first full quarter that includes solar panel installer SolarCity, which it bought last year. (Reporting by Narottam Medhora in Bengaluru; Editing by Sai Sachin Ravikumar)
PanARMENIAN.Net - As of Friday, October 6, Netflix has increased the price of its UK standard and premium subscriptions for new customers, CNet reports.
A standard subscription has risen from £7.50 to £8 a month, while a premium subscription has risen from £9 to £10 a month. The basic service remains the same at £6 a month.
Existing customers will be notified of the increase later in October before the new prices come into effect.
The price hike comes three weeks before the second series of "Stranger Things" is released. Similar price hikes have hit US customers.
Netflix did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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The International Monetary Fund may grant Zambia up to 1.3 billion dollar to help plug a budget deficit of around 7 per cent, the lender's mission chief said on Saturday. Tsidi Tsikata told a joint news conference with the Zambian Finance Ministry in Lusaka that a decision would be made by the IMF board in August.
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Byrd caught all five of his targets for 37 yards in Sunday's 31-24 win over the Vikings.
Byrd hadn't hauled in more than one pass in any of his six career games entering Sunday, so his five-catch outing certainly surpassed expectations. With the Panthers looking for help outside of Devin Funchess at wide receiver, it'll be interesting to see if the second-year pro can carve out a meaningful role over the final three regular-season games.
J.R. Smith was on the floor for 19 minutes of Monday's Game 2 win over the Pacers, but scored just three points in the 117-111 victory.
Smith was dealing with a tender left hamstring and was kept out of the lineup in the second half.
Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue said Smith "tried to give it a go" for the third quarter, but said "it wasn't smart" to play.
Smith was evaluated Monday night and will get checked out again before the series moves to Indiana for Thursday's Game 3. Smith, who had a noticeable limp Monday night, hopes to play Thursday.
"If they let me play, I'll play. My leg ain't broke," Smith told reporters, via ESPN, following Monday's win that gave the Cavs a 2-0 series lead. "I wanted to play, they didn't want me to play."
Iman Shumpert replaced Smith in the second half and Lue praised Shumpert's tenacity, especially on defense as the Pacers held Indiana's Paul George to four points in the third quarter.
"It was really good for us," Lue said of Shumpert. "We needed that spark."
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* Reliance Jio Infocomm- will withdraw 3 months complimentary benefits of Jio summer surprise as soon as operationally feasible, over next few days
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President Trump pays surprise visit to hospital treating Congressman Scalise
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump is making a surprise visit to MedStar Washington Hospital Center, where Rep. Steve Scalise is being treated for his injuries following Wednesday's shooting at a Republican congressional baseball practice.
The president and first lady Melania Trump brought two bouquets of white flowers to the hospital.
MedStar Washington said in a tweet Wednesday afternoon that Scalise "was critically injured and remains in critical condition." It provided no further details about him.
Scalise was among several people wounded when a rifle-wielding attacker fired on lawmakers on a baseball field in Alexandria, Virginia, outside Washington. The attacker was shot and later died.
The Nicomekl Enhancement Society is holding their annual open house and fish release on Saturday, April 29.
The Nicomekl Enhancement Society is holding their annual open house and fish release on Saturday, April 29.
From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., visitors can get a guided tour of the hatchery and help release 28,000 chinook salmon fry.
Hotdogs and drinks will be available by donation.
The hatchery is located at 5263 232 St., just south of 56 Avenue.
Christchurch’s multi-million dollar Taiora QEII sports facility will officially open this afternoon.
The $38 million project began in January last year with the hopes of being open for Queen’s Birthday Weekend.
Attractions include lane and leisure pools, a hydro slide, lazy river, cafe and gym.
Operations manager, Nigel Cox, says they’re expecting thousands of people this afternoon and will be open late to cater for the masses.
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A drunk and speeding driver jailed over a fatal crash. The man charged over yesterday's jewellery store robbery, also accused of an Unley carjacking. A woman arrested for stabbing a man at St Marys. South Australians to save under changes to the ESL. Kim Kardashian meets with President Donald Trump.
A TODDLER has been injured in a dog attack at her home in the northern suburbs.
Emergency services were called to the house on Worthington Rd in Elizabeth East just after 11am on Thursday.
Paramedics treated a young girl for injuries to the side of her face caused by the family dog.
The Advertiser understands the child had tried to take a bone from the dog, which then bit her.
The young girl was taken to the Women’s and Children’s Hospital to receive stitches for the bite wounds.
The incident has been referred to Playford Council by police.
Homicide detectives are investigating the death of a 25-year-old woman who was found injured in northeast Edmonton Monday afternoon.
Officers found the victim after being called to investigate a weapons complaint in the area of 78th Street and 143rd Avenue around 2 p.m., police said.
EMS treated the woman on scene. She was taken to hospital where she later died of her injuries.
The death has been ruled suspicious. An autopsy has been scheduled for Wednesday.
A second location, four blocks away, in the area of 143rd Avenue and 82nd Street may be linked to the case and remains of interest to investigators, police said.
As of Tuesday morning, no arrests had been made in the case.
Anyone with information on the investigation is asked to contact police or Crime Stoppers.
BRUSSELS (AP) – The European Commission is investigating whether Nike, Universal Studios and Japan’s Sanrio are preventing traders from selling products across EU borders and online.
EU Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager said Wednesday the probe would “examine whether the licensing and distribution practices of these three companies may be denying consumers access to wider choice and better deals.”
Sports giant Nike, film-maker Universal and Sanrio, owner of Hello Kitty, license rights to some major world brands. They control the use of images or text applied to merchandise like clothes, shoes, bags or toys to make them more attractive, often to children.
The Commission says it wants to find out whether they breached EU competition rules by restricting traders from selling licensed merchandise cross-border and online.
The three could face fines if found guilty.
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WICHITA, Kan. — Court records show a slain Kansas psychiatrist was stabbed about 165 times outside his clinic in Wichita last month.
The arrest affidavit for the suspect, 21-year-old Umar Dutt, was released Thursday. He’s charged with first-degree murder in the Sept. 13 death of Achutha Reddy at his Holistic Psychiatry Services clinic.
The affidavit says a clinic employee reported hearing Reddy calling for help and then seeing Dutt stabbing the psychiatrist. The employee was able to briefly separate the two.
The affidavit says Reddy also suffered “blunt force trauma” and may have been run over by a vehicle.
Dutt was a patient of Reddy’s. Investigators haven’t released a possible motive.
Dutt is jailed on a $1 million bond. His attorney tells The Wichita Eagle “more evidence will be coming to light.”
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Is there more than one type of schizophrenia? Brain scans now suggest there are at least two different kinds of the psychiatric disorder, a finding that backs up what many have long suspected and may one day lead to more specialised treatments for specific sets of symptoms.
About 1 per cent of people have schizophrenia, and those with it can have a range of symptoms, from hallucinations and delusions to problems with social interactions and cognitive performance. Not only do symptoms vary for …
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LONDON, March 31 Money market expectations for an interest rate rise at the European Central Bank's December meeting fell further on Friday following softer-than-expected inflation numbers.
Forward Eonia bank-to-bank rates dated for the ECB meeting on December 14 stood at around minus 0.3202 percent, about 3.5 basis points above the Eonia spot rate of minus 0.3570 percent.
This gap suggests markets are pricing in roughly a 35 percent chance of a rate hike by year-end. That is down from around 50 percent on Thursday and 70 percent earlier this week.
Forward Eonia rates no longer fully price in a rate rise by March next year, with the chances of a move then seen at around 60 percent. (Reporting by Dhara Ranasinghe; Editing by John Geddie)
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MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — New England Patriots receivers Chris Hogan and Matthew Slater are active for Monday night’s game against the Miami Dolphins.
Hogan has been sidelined since Game 8 because of a shoulder injury. Slater has been sidelined since Game 5 because of a hamstring injury.
Dolphins cornerback Cordrea Tankersley is inactive because of ankle and shoulder injuries.
Inactive for the Patriots were linebacker David Harris, running back Mike Gillislee, tackle Marcus Cannon, defensive end Trey Flowers, linebacker Kyle Van Noy, safety Brandon King and offensive lineman Cole Croston.
Inactive for the Dolphins were backup quarterback Matt Moore, guard Jermon Bushrod, running back Damien Williams, guard Isaac Asiata, defensive end Cameron Malveaux and tight end AJ Derby.
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Tom Cruise is well known in the movie industry for doing all his own stunts, but he may need to take a break after this mishap.
According to TMZ, the actor was shooting a scene from the upcoming Mission Impossible 6 which involved him jumping between two rooftops high up in the air.
Unfortunately, it appears Cruise missed a step when making the jump and slammed right into the side of the building he was supposed to land on.
While the extent of the injury is still unknown, Cruise was clearly in pain and walking with a severe limp after making it on top of the building.
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A COUPLE who operates a cafe located along Gorordo Avenue in Barangay Camputhaw, Cebu City is asking the police to also patrol their area at night to deter criminality.
“(With) police presence at night time, burglary will be lessened (in our area),” said Louella Alix.
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Louella said that she and her husband Rudy have fallen victims to burglars at least three times this year already.
The most recent incident was the attempted break-in of their cafe which they discovered on Saturday afternoon.
Louella said that the still unidentified suspects destroyed the lack of the roll-up steel doors of its living room and the front door grill gate.
They had the incident recorded on the blotter of the Fuente Osmeña Police Station.
The couple also surrendered to the police a chisel they found near their cafe and which was believed was used by the suspects during the break-in.
Louella said they were lucky to have only lost P120 because they do not normally leave a huge amount of cash on their cash box.
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The Republican Party honchos who huddled in Charlotte, NC their first big gathering since the election devoted lots of time talking about the need to welcome Latinos and women, close the technology gap with Democrats and stop the self-destructive talk about rape.
But the party’s main problem, dozens of Republican National Committee members argued in interviews over three days this week, is who delivers its message and how, not the message itself. Overwhelmingly they insisted that substantive policy changes aren’t the answer to last year’s losses.
Moderation, at least at this stage, is no virtue at the RNC.
“It’s not the platform of the party that’s the issue,” RNC Chairman Reince Priebus said Friday after being easily reelected to a second, two-year term. “In many cases, it’s how we communicate about it. It is a couple dumb things that people have said.”
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Here in the Midwest we are thrilled to have the advantage of seeing the Northern Lights. Sounding a little like the Eclipse, because of a particular cycle stage in the Sun it won’t be until 2025 that we will see a better display of Northern Lights.
Electrons and gasses mix over the Arctic and create the effect we see here in Michigan. So also like the Eclipse trips are being recommend for stays in areas to witness the best display before it fades until 2025. Where have you witnessed an amazing show of lights? Call in this afternoon on my show 3-7p and share.
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Real Madrid transfer news: Arsenal have slipped behind in the race for Jose Gimenez
The 23-year-old has been tracked by the Gunners over the last few months as they search for a new centre-back.
Arsenal scouts had identified the Uruguay international as a feasible target and the club were expected to make a formal bid this summer.
However, according to Marca, Real Madrid have edged in front and now lead the race for Atletico’s Gimenez.
It is claimed the European champions are ready to raid their city rivals and activate the defender’s £53m release clause.
Gimenez made 38 appearances for Atletico Madrid throughout the campaign.
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For example, I began my police career in a rural county of Utah which I shall not name because it’s where God practiced making people before he got really good at it. At least a third of the population had brains that belonged in bell jars at a medical college.
Trinseo opens the hotline for refi dollar deal in Europe
Trinseo, a US manufacturer of plastics, latex binders and synthetic rubber, opened investor calls on Monday for a new unsecured bond, as it plans to repay all of its bonds due in 2022.
Barnette was placed on the 10-day disabled list Wednesday with a right shoulder strain.
The shoulder began barking again Tuesday and has now sent Barnette to the DL for the second time this season. He missed just a little more than the minimum 10 days in April, but the team may be more cautious this time around. Chris Martin was recalled in a corresponding move.
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Emergency crews responded to a house fire Friday morning in which one person was found badly injured in the backyard of the home.
It happened on Harry Drive near Wooddale Boulevard in Baton Rouge around 8:15 a.m.
The Baton Rouge Fire Department reported a man was taken to the hospital in critical condition. Firefighters say he climbed through a window to escape the flames. They added his injuries were so bad that he couldn't tell them what happened. The man received cuts from the glass in the window and suffered from smoke inhalation.
Firemen searched the home for other possible victims, but later reported the man found in the yard was the only person home at the time of the fire.
The cause of the fire is currently undetermined and is under investigation. The home received heavy fire and smoke damage.
The Baton Rouge Police Department and State Fire Marshal's Office are also on the scene.
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A little piece of history here in the Lake Area has some big plans for the future. Stark Caverns, formerly Fantasy World Caverns near Eldon, was purchased this past spring by Amy and Jeff Hargroves. The Hargroves, along with their manager Charlie Starr, started brainstorming about different events to host in the cave. The cave itself is a dolomite cave making it fairly unique to this area…
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The cave has played host throughout the years to confederate gorillas and moonshiners hiding out in the mid-to-late 1800’s, as well as various Church and carnival events. Right now they are hosting Carols in the Caverns and plan other musical performance events inside the cave. Among some of the other improvements planned include the completion of a visitor center and classroom with a museum.
A spokesperson for Quebec's department of transportation is urging motorists to be extra careful as construction starts on Highway 50, which connects the Gatineau region to Montreal.
Two lanes in both directions have been narrowed between Montée Paiement and Boulevard Lorrain, and the speed limit has been reduced to 70 km/h, said Karine Sauvé, the department's information officer for the Outaouais region.
The Labrosse Boulevard off-ramp and Lorrain Boulevard on-ramp are also closed in both directions until Nov. 7.
"We will have to be careful. Slow down. It's very important," Sauvé told Radio-Canada in French.
Motorist Mario Charlebois said the delays will require patience, "but definitely [the highway] needs to be renovated."
"It brings more traffic all the time," he said.
The construction work is scheduled to finish in the fall.
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — Another huge event in San Francisco this weekend kicked off Friday.
The Hardly Strictly Bluegrass festival is held in Golden Gate Park.
The free three-day music festival draws hundreds of thousands of fans every year.
This year especially, security was top of mind, less than a week after the horrific shooting at the outdoor country music festival in las vegas.
It’s an all hands on deck weekend for the SFPD.
Most people in in the park Friday seemed to have a pretty relaxed attitude but say it is impossible not to think about what happened in Las Vegas.
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The West Somerset Car Scheme is a door-to-door community transport service operated by ATWEST (Accessible Transport West Somerset). Volunteer drivers use their own cars to transport people from their homes to destinations of their choice, typically for health or care-related appointments, and then back home again. People can be taken as far as Taunton, Bristol or Exeter. Journeys must be pre-booked with at least 48 hours' notice. ATWEST also run a Shopping Bus on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, which takes people living in rural areas of West Somerset to and from supermarkets in Minehead.
Bonnie F. Abernathy, age 70 of Crandall, passed away Sunday, May 27th 2018 in Regency Park HHC.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Sam Abernathy; son, William Elmus Abernathy; parents, Eldridge and Blanche Conn; and grandson, Jacob Scott.
She is survived by sons and daughter-in-law, Tony and Kim Abernathy and Jackie Doyce Abernathy, Sr.; grandchildren, Jackie Doyce and Baili Abernathy , Joshua, Jordan, and Emmley Abernathy, Samantha Kelley, and Katie Welch.
Funeral services to celebrate the life of Bonnie F. Abernathy will be 2:00 pm Thursday, May 31st 2018 from the chapel of Jones Funeral Home of Chatsworth with Pastor Tony Abernathy officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm Wednesday, May 30th 2018..
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The Cleveland Indians take on the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday in Game 62 of the MLB season at Progressive Field. Get scoring updates and participate in a live chat in the comments below with reporters Paul Hoynes and Zack Meisel.
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) - A judge has refused to issue a temporary restraining order that would have prohibited Republican Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens and his staff from using a texting app that erases messages after they are read.
The Kansas City Star reports that Cole County Judge Jon Beetem issued the ruling Friday in a lawsuit that accuses Greitens and his staff of engaging in a conspiracy to violate Missouri's open records law by using the Confide app.
Critics contend that with the app, it is impossible to determine whether the governor and his staff use it to conduct state business in secret.
Beetem set a hearing for further arguments in March, acknowledging there are "open questions."
The governor's office's use of Confide also is being investigated by Attorney General Josh Hawley's office.
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This story has been corrected to reflect that the Cole County judge's name is spelled Jon Beetem, not Jon Beetum.
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Information from: The Kansas City Star, http://www.kcstar.com
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Eight and a half hours of testimony did nothing to change Colorado's gun laws Wednesday. Three bills killed annually by House Democrats were killed again on three party-line votes before the House State, Veterans and Military Affairs Committee.
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ONE person has been killed in a fiery crash near Tambellup in the Great Southern late this morning.
Around 10.30am a car left Great Southern Highway and slammed into a tree before bursting into flames.
Police say the occupant of the car died in the crash but could not yet confirm whether they were male or female.
The make and model of the car has not been confirmed either.
The Department of Fire and Emergency Services attended the scene to put out a scrub fire sparked by the crash.
Tuition for the University of Guyana (UG) is not subject to Value Added Tax (VAT) neither is the tuition for the Government Technical Institute, Cyril Potter College of Education or any other Government Education Institution. This is according to Commissioner General of the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) Godfrey Statia.
Statia was asked by Stabroek News to respond to a query raised in a letter published in yesterday’s edition of the newspaper. The letter published under the headline “VAT and education services” asked Government to explain how it intends to minimise the impact of VAT on the students of UG.…to continue reading this article, please subscribe. Already a subscriber ? Sign In.
PESCADERO (CBS SF) – Authorities in San Mateo County believe a mountain lion entered a home in the coastal town of Pescadero and took a resident’s dog.
Deputies said a woman, child and a 15-pound Portugese Podengo were sleeping in a bedroom at a home on the 800 block of Native Sons Road early Monday morning when the incident occurred. The bedroom had French doors leading to the outside, partially open to let out the dog.
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Around 3:00 a.m., the woman said she woke up after the dog began to bark aggressively. The woman said she then saw the shadow of an animal enter the room and take the dog from the bed.
Deputies said the woman searched for her dog and found wet paw prints at the bedroom entrance.
After calling 911, deputies searched the area and found paw prints similar to a mountain lion.
Authorities have contacted the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, to see if a follow up investigation is necessary.
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But before we get into that, picture this:
You purchase a water purifier from a well-known company but after few days of use, you realize that the purification process doesn’t work smoothly. You email the support team and they promise to send a technician to your home to fix the issue.
It’s been days and the technician still hasn’t arrived to fix the purifier. On the other hand, a sales agent from the company calls you trying to cross-sell. Shocked – you realize that the sales agent has no clue about your complaint that still hasn’t been resolved. You are forced to repeat the problem to him over the telephone. The sales agent gives you the contact information for support and you’re back at square one.
Gradually, your loyalty ends and you switch over to another vendor.
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What if the company gave you prompt service? Or better yet, what if the sales agent had complete knowledge about your support ticket?
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British Prime Minister Theresa May called on Tuesday for an early election on June 8, saying the government had the right plan for negotiating the terms of Britain’s exit from the European Union and she needed political unity in London.
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Sterling rose against the dollar after May made the surprise announcement outside her Downing Street office.
“I have just chaired a meeting of the cabinet where we agreed that the government should call a General Election to be held on the 8th of June,” May said.
(Reporting by William James, Elizabeth Piper, Kylie Maclellan and Kate Holton, writing by Estelle Shirbon)
On the upside, whilst initial recovery to 1.0900 or even 1.1000 cannot be ruled out, upside should be limited and price should falter well below resistance at 1.1300, bring another decline to aforesaid downside targets. A sustained breach above 1.1300 would defer and suggest a minor wave v of 3 has ended instead and risk a stronger rebound to 1.1500 and then towards resistance at 1.1616 but still reckon resistance at 1.1714 would remain intact and bring another decline later. Only a firm break above 1.1714 resistance would defer and risk a stronger retracement of the fall from 1.3993 to 1.1800-10 and then towards 1.1900, however, reckon upside would be limited to previous support at 1.2042 (wave 1 trough) and bring another decline later.
In Hawaii, a woman accused of murdering her twin sister by driving them both off a cliff is now free.
Alexandria Duval was acquitted of the charges Thursday afternoon.
Witnesses to the crash testified that she had been arguing with her twin sister, Anastasia, just moments before their vehicle plunged two-hundred feet down the side of a cliff.
In the judge’s decision, he pointed to evidence that Anastasia was pulling her sister's hair as the vehicle accelerated.
Duval's lawyer has called the case a tragic accident.
Robert Lewandowski’s agent, Pini Zahavi, has stated that his client wants to leave Bayern Munich this summer to seek ‘a new challenge.’
Lewandowski’s current contract with Bundesliga champions runs until 2021.
The 29-year-old, who was Bundesliga’s highest goal scorer this season with 29 goals, has been linked with a move to Chelsea.
“Robert feels that he needs a change and a new challenge in his career,” Zahavi told Sports Bild.
“The managers of Bayern know about it.
“Robert’s motivation is not money or a specific club, because almost all top clubs would like to sign up the world’s best striker.
“Everyone in the Bayern club leadership has their own great career to look back on. They should understand his situation”.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The American Athletic Conference and Atlantic Coast Conference have created a football officiating alliance that will handle scheduling, training and evaluation.
The American announced Monday that ACC supervisor of officials Dennis Hennigan will be the lead administrator and manage the assignment, hiring and training of game officials. Terry McAulay, who has been the American’s coordinator of football officials since 2013, will no longer serve in that role. A new supervisor of football officials for the AAC will be named later.
AAC Commissioner Mike Aresco says in a statement the alliance will provide both conferences with a deep roster of officials and greater efficiency and consistency in their training and evaluation.
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MARBLEHEAD, Ohio— A 77-year-old man in Ohio has pleaded guilty to raping a woman who posted a Snapchat video of herself being attacked.
James Allen says he had been drinking and did not remember what happened.
Police in Danbury Township, near Marblehead, arrested Allen in early August after the victim’s friend saw the Snapchat video and alerted officers. Ottawa County Prosecutor James VanEerten says the video clearly showed a sexual assault taking place.
Prosecutors say Allen pleaded guilty Friday to rape and faces up to 11 years in prison when he is sentenced in December.
Allen said Friday that he takes full responsibility.
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DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Two people are wounded after a shooting in Decatur, police say.
Officers say two people went to the hospital Thursday night after shots rang out near the intersection of Main and Jasper streets. They say A 25-year-old female and a 41-year-old male were transported to local hospitals. They were then transferred to St. John's Hospital in Springfield for further treatment.
Police say that the 41-year-old had life-threatening injuries. The 25-year-old had injuries but they are not life threatening. .
Neighbors told WAND-TV they saw bullets "fly past them".
A sworn statement released Friday says police arrested a person of interest who witnesses placed at the scene of shooting. Police say the person denied being there when the shooting happened. They face a charge of obstructing justice.
Police were on scene for several hours Thursday night, investigating and interviewing victims and witnesses.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 424-2711 or Crime Stoppers at 423-TIPS.
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Cleveland professional choral group Quire Cleveland is headed into its tenth year of performing nine centuries of a cappella vocal music under the leadership of artistic director Ross W. Duffin.
Their 2017-2018 season starts this weekend with “Henry Purcell: Hear My Voyce,” taking on the work of the great 17th century British Baroque composer. They’ll perform “Psalms & Anthems for the Chapel Royal” mostly a cappella, but will be joined by Peter Bennett on organ for some of the works.
They’ll do a performance at Lake Erie College’s Morley Music Building in Painesville on Thursday where tickets are $30. On Friday they’ll do a free performance at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in downtown Cleveland.
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As the Department of Justice gets set for its antitrust trial on the AT&T-Time Warner merger, Dory Wiley, Commerce Street Capital, and Barton Crockett, B. Riley FBR, discuss how the outcome of the trial could affect the whole merger landscape in media.
After a presentation by Simon Richmond of Caledonian MacBrayne at the Bute Community Council last month, the ferry company has proposed four fixes for transport issues.
The ‘three minute rule’ at Wemyss Bay will be lifted, and the gate for foot passengers will be closed at departure time for commuter services from Wemyss Bay; 08:45am, 16:45am,17:30am and 18:15am.
Ferries will wait five minutes for late arriving trains before the gate is closed.
The car ramp and passenger gates will be closed at the same time ‘within reason’.
Vehicles will be loaded as early as possible.
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What at first looks like a straightforward story about plucky Hasidic women battling to create an all-female emergency force in Brooklyn turns into something much more complex.
There’s the predictable opposition from their community – which has its own skilled and strangely macho all-male emergency team. But then there’s the women’s formidable leader Rachel Freier, a committed seeker of justice, but with her own ambitions, who confronts resistance from within the group of activists. And there’s more humour here than you would expect.
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Germany's foreign minister says Poland can rely on his country to condemn distortions of history such as descriptions of Nazi camps in occupied Poland as "Polish concentration camps."
A proposed new law in Poland would outlaw publicly and falsely attributing Nazi Germany's crimes in World War II to the Polish nation. The U.S. has joined Israel in criticizing it, saying it would impact free expression.
German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel said Saturday: "This organized mass murder was carried out by our country and no one else. Individual collaborators change nothing about that."
Gabriel added: "We are convinced that only carefully appraising our own history can bring reconciliation. That includes people who had to experience the intolerable suffering of the Holocaust being able to speak unrestrictedly about this suffering."
[TOKYO] Tokyo stocks gained ground on Thursday on bargain-hunting after rallies on Wall Street, rebounding from falls the previous day driven by worries over political uncertainty in Italy.
The benchmark Nikkei 225 index rose 0.83 per cent, or 183.30 points, to 22,201.82 while the broader Topix index was up 0.65 per cent, or 11.32 points, at 1,747.45.
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The best in local theater was celebrated at the Lesher Center for the Arts during the 38th annual Shellie Awards.
Barring last-minute information from the NCAA prior to Wednesday night's deadline to withdraw from the NBA draft, South Carolina's Brian Bowen will keep his name in and turn pro after receiving news that he will have to sit out next season at a minimum.
Bowen signed with Louisville out of high school and remained at school for the first semester following allegations from the FBI that his father took money from Adidas.
Bowen transferred to South Carolina prior to the start of the second semester and was hoping to gain eligibility for next season after missing all of his freshman campaign. However, the NCAA's student-reinstatement committee determined that Bowen will have to sit all of next season.
"That's at a minimum," one source close to the situation told ESPN. "That wasn't even a ruling, so he could face more."
Bowen attended the NBA draft combine earlier this month in Chicago, and most NBA executives told ESPN Bowen will likely go in the back end of the second round or undrafted.
BALLARD, Utah — Authorities say a 2-year-old Utah girl has died after being fatally shot while her sibling was handling a gun.
The Uintah County Sheriff's Office said Monday that the child was accidentally shot in her home Sunday by an older sibling who was moving the gun from one room to another.
The sheriff's office says in a statement that the gun had been leaning against a wall inside the home since Saturday after being brought back from a hunting trip.
The girl's parents took her to the hospital, where she died.
Messages seeking additional details from the sheriff and chief deputy were not immediately returned.
YEREVAN. - Minister of Emergency Situations of Armenia Davit Tonoyan on Monday reported to Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan on the activities aimed at putting out the fire in Khosrov Forest State Reserve, as well as in Artavan village of Vayots Dzor Province.
The Minister reported on the work carried out in cooperation with the Ministry of Emergency Situations, other state institutions and self-government bodies, as well as private companies.
Apart from this, Tonoyan reported on the difficulties and issues in the process of extinguishing the fire, operative measures taken in accordance with the President’s orders, including about the request of help made by the Armenian Ministry of Emergency to Russia.
The Armenian President will on Tuesday call a consultation with the participation of the heads of ministries and agencies concerned for discussing the situation, the planned and carried out work, as well as liquidation of the consequences of fire and restoration of the environmental damage.
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Maryland's State Board of Elections detected "suspicious activity" on the computer system it uses for online voter registration before last fall's election and called in cybersecurity experts to evaluate it, administrator Linda H. Lamone said Wednesday. Lamone's disclosure came in response to an inquiry by The Baltimore Sun amid reports that Russian cyberattacks had breached election systems in 39 states.
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A 10-year-old student of Monkey Mountain Primary in Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni) was accidentally shot to his abdomen on Thursday while he and another child were playing with a shotgun.
The injured child, identified as John Isaacs, of Taruka Village, Monkey Mountain, is currently in a stable condition at the Monkey Mountain Health Centre.
Police last night said that around 4 pm on Thursday, Isaacs and a 12 year-old resident of Taruka were playing with a 12-gauge shotgun, when the weapon accidentally went off.
Isaacs, who was struck to his abdomen, was immediately rushed to the health centre for medical attention.
The older child is yet to be questioned. The weapon is said to be owned by a relative of the older child.
Police, who noted that the incident was reported to them yesterday at around 3 am, said they are making efforts to visit the scene.
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Hideki Matsuyama withdrew from the Waste Management Phoenix Open before his second-round tee time Friday because of a left wrist injury, ending his bid to match Arnold Palmer's record of three straight victories in the event.
Matsuyama opened with a 2-under 69 on Thursday at TPC Scottsdale. The 25-year-old Japanese star has five PGA Tour victories, also winning the World Golf Championships' HSBC Champions and Bridgestone Invitational last year. He tied for 12th last week at Torrey Pines in San Diego.
Matsuyama won the last two years on the fourth hole of playoffs, beating Rickie Fowler in 2016 and Webb Simpson in 2017. Palmer won the Phoenix Open three times in a row from 1961-63.
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County legislators David Tubiolo and Virginia Perez, who represent the city of Yonkers, co-sponsored a bill Monday that would crack down on drag racing countywide. The bill calls for hefty fines and possible vehicle confiscation for drag racing.
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Some Libya returnees on Tuesday were at the Edo State Government House in Benin City to protest the management of their stipend accounts by financial institutions where their accounts are domiciled, and related issues.
We accorded them the respect they deserve as Nigerians, with undeniable and inalienable rights to express their dissatisfaction, disaffection and discontent with the quality of services they receive from service providers.
After the protest, an Open Letter addressed to the Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, was received by officials of the state government for onward transmission to the governor.
The protest was peaceful and the issues raised were largely administrative such as N1,100 deduction for Automated Teller Machine card, maintenance fee and sundry issues.
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Aug 14(Reuters) - GRUPA TRINITY SA:
* SAID ON FRIDAY THAT ITS Q2 REVENUE WAS 18,228 ZLOTYS VERSUS 82,364 ZLOTYS A YEAR AGO
* Q2 NET PROFIT WAS 12,407 ZLOTYS VERSUS LOSS OF 12,538 ZLOTYS A YEAR AGO
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* Atossa Genetics announces second quarter 2017 financial results and provides company update
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The head coach for the Junction City Blue Jay boys basketball team, Nate Schmitt, has announced that he is buying t-shirts for the first 150 students who attend the game between Junction City and Topeka West Tuesday night at the Shenk Gym.
Schmitt also said Friday is Throwback Night, when the Blue Jays will be wearing old uniforms. They are encouraging anyone that wants to participate and wear their old high school “stuff” do to so. The Blue Jays host Topeka Seaman Friday night,
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Construction of the new 520 bridge across Lake Washington continues as the west approach high-rise takes shape. The new deck will connect westbound lanes of the new floating bridge to the Montlake neighborhood.
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Dr. Pol and his experienced veterinary staff wrestle with a 1,000-pound bull, dodge the beaks of irate birds, and get spit on by grumpy alpacas.
The Ontario Reign defeated the San Diego Gulls 3-0 at the Citizens Business Bank Arena on Friday night.
Ontario scored all three goals within the first seven minutes of play.
Andrew Crescenzi scored a goal just 2:06 into the first period with assists from Jonny Brodzinski and Alex Lintuniemi.
Austin Wagner scored at 5:31, assisted by Matt Moulson and Lintuniemi.
T.J. Hensick scored the final goal of the game at 6:41, assisted by Sean Walker and Michael Mersch.
Cal Petersen made 24 saves for the Reign (29-19).
A Minnesota judge will hear oral arguments on whether to dismiss the case against the officer who shot and killed Philando Castile during a July traffic stop.
St. Anthony police Officer Jeronimo Yanez is charged with manslaughter and other counts. His attorneys will argue at Wednesday's hearing that the case should be dismissed. They've said in court papers that Castile was reaching for his gun and the shooting was justified.
Prosecutors disagree. They've filed documents saying issues raised by the defense should be decided by a jury.
Castile, who was black, was killed July 6. The shooting's gruesome aftermath was streamed live on Facebook by his girlfriend. Prosecutors have said the 32-year-old was shot after telling Yanez he was armed. Authorities later discovered Castile was licensed to carry a weapon.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - ParkerVision Inc
* ParkerVision reports second quarter 2017 results
* Q2 GAAP loss per share $0.21
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LAKE WALES, Fla. (WFLA) — A Lake Wales man is facing charges after police say he recently tried to molest a 10-year-old girl.
The Lake Wales Police Department started investigating 53-year-old Michael Holt on Thursday, and arrested him on Friday at his home on South 9th Street.
According to detectives, Holt tried to get the girl to touch his penis while he was nude. The man later admitted that he tried to get her to do it while he masturbated, and said it happened on one other occasion.
The child refused and eventually left.
After his arrest, Holt said he was ashamed of what he did and called it “stupid.” He also told police he had a problem and was glad detectives arrested him.
Holt is facing two counts of lewd or lascivious exhibition and was taken to the Polk County Jail.
Detectives are currently trying to figure out if there are any other possible victims. Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Jonathan Fletcher at 678-4223 ext. 590.
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Brazilian authorities say that dozens of inmates have died during a prison riot in the northern state of Amazonas.
The office of the state's public security office says the rebellion at Anisio Jobim penitentiary complex began Sunday afternoon and was quelled Monday morning. An office spokesman says dozens have died, but did not specify.
News portal G1 cites the governor's office as saying that at least 50 have died and an unknown number managed to escape in the chaos. Calls to the governor's office were referred to the security office.
Similar incidents happened in Brazilian prisons in October.
Two of the biggest crime gangs of Brazil began fighting last year over control of several prisons.
It's not immediately clear what sparked the latest unrest.
A person with direct knowledge of the decision says SMU will hire former California and Louisiana Tech coach Sonny Dykes as its new head coach.
The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Monday because a deal was still being finalized. SMU announced a news conference for Tuesday with university President Gerald Turner and athletic director Rick Hart.
Dykes will replace Chad Morris, who left SMU last week to become Arkansas coach.
Dykes, a Texas native whose father Spike Dykes was a longtime coach at Texas Tech, went 22-15 in three seasons at Louisiana Tech from 2010-12. He spent 2013-16 at Cal, where he had just one winning season. He was fired after the 2016 season and spent last year working as an offensive analyst at TCU.
A man who police say broke into an Aurora auto shop and cut himself as officers approached has died.
The Aurora Sentinel reports that the man broke into the shop Saturday morning. Police responded to the burglary in process and found him inside with a “lethal cutting instrument.”
Police say the man started cutting himself as officers approached and threatened police with the weapon.
Officers used a “less lethal” weapon on the man in an attempt to get him to stop cutting himself, but police said that didn’t work and he retreated to another room inside the shop.
He was unresponsive when officers reached him and later died at a hospital.
Police have not yet provided details as to where the man cut himself or the weapon he used.
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Kate Upton totally turned up the heat in honor of an upcoming appearance on Lip Sync Battle. For a duel against '90s hitmaker, Ricky Martin, the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover girl channeled Britney Spears for her own sexy rendition of "...Baby One More Time."
Clad in a thigh-high schoolgirl miniskirt, tied-up collared shirt and pigtails secured with scrunchies, the 24-year-old steamed up the studio by slithering on the floor and grazing her legs while backup dancers dressed in similar garb danced along to the millennium songstress' signature hit.
While we only got to see a quick preview of the upcoming performance, we do know that Upton will face off against Martin, who dons solely a shirt and underwear for his mystery portion. We'll just have to tune in on Thursday night to see what these two have in store. *crossing fingers for a surprise Britney Spears cameo*
Rockford Public Schools will return to session next Monday, August 21st.
Students must receive certain immunizations, screenings, and tests before the first day of school.
That full list can be found here.
In a media interview Wednesday, a childhood friend of the GOP baseball shooter claimed that James Hodgkinson “wasn’t evil.”
“He was always happy-go-lucky,” the friend said to reporters. “It just took me by surprise when I saw it on the news today that he did what he did.”
The friend said he grew up with Hodgkinson, who went by “Thomas” or “Tommy,” and last saw him two years ago.
The description of Hodgkinson differs drastically from that of people who encountered him in the month before the shooting. The mayor of Alexandria, VA said Hodgkinson appeared to be living out of his gym bag, and local restaurant workers described him as “creepy.”
“I want people to know he wasn’t evil,” the friend said, “that he was tired I guess of some of the politics going on.”
“I don’t know his politics, I don’t know what he thought about different things, I just know that, to me, he was a nice guy.”
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March 28Comefly Outdoor Co Ltd :
* Says it will invest $5 million to set up a Vietnam-based wholly owned unit, named Tianye Outdoor(VN)Co Ltd
* Says unit will be engaged in outdoor goods business
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An anonymous reader quotes OpenSource.com:The article looks at seven distros -- Slackware 1.01 (1993), Debian 0.91 (1994), Jurix/S.u.S.E. (1996), SUSE 5.1 (1998), Red Hat 6.0 (1999), Mandrake 8.0 (2001), and Fedora 1 (2003). Click through for some of the highlights
Home Indiana Evansville Attorney For Isaiah Hagan Files Motion For Change Of Venue December 11th, 2017 Britney Taylor Evansville, Indiana, Newburgh
The attorney for the man accused of killing Halee Rathgeber files a motion for change of venue. Isaiah Hagan is accused of shooting Rathgeber in April.
Her body was found near the Alcoa soccer complex and she died from a single gunshot wound to the head.
Prosecutors are seeking life without the chance of parole in this case. Hagan is being held in the Pike County Jail.
His next hearing on the motion for change of venue will be Tuesday, December 19th at 9 a.m.
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LOS ANGELES In theory, the Lakers value veteran reserve point guard Jose Calderon for his experience and ability to play in spot minutes. In reality, Lakers coach Luke Walton has not found many instances recently to grant Calderon that playing time.
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WASHINGTON, April 3 The U.S. Federal Communications Commission voted to reverse a requirement imposed under the Obama administration that Charter Communications Inc extend broadband service to 1 million households that currently have service, a source briefed on the matter said. The decision was a win for a group representing smaller cable companies that petitioned to overturn the "overbuild" requirement. As a condition of approval for its acquisition of two cable companies, Charter in May 2016 agreed to extend high-speed internet access to two million customers within five years, with one million served by a broadband competitor. Under the revised FCC order expected to be made public Monday, Charter can opt to add all 2 million additional potential subscribers in places without existing service. (Reporting by David Shepardson; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
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Guwahati: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reached Guwahati to inaugurate the Global Investors’ Summit- ‘Advantage Assam’ today.
The Prime Minister was received by Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, along with other officials.
The two-day event, starting from Saturday will showcase the state’s manufacturing opportunities and geostrategic advantages to foreign and domestic investors.
There is number of focus sectors, identified by state which includes agriculture and food processing, organic farming, bamboo, handloom, textile and handicrafts, inland water transport, riverfront development and logistics.
April 3 NP3 FASTIGHETER AB:
* SAID ON FRIDAY AGREED TO ACQUIRE 14 PROPERTIES TOTALING 41,400 SQUARE METERS WITH AN UNDERLYING PROPERTY VALUE OF 310 MILLION SWEDISH CROWNS
* PROPERTIES HAVE AN OCCUPANCY RATE OF 98% AND ANNUAL RENTAL VALUE AMOUNTS TO 26.5 MILLION CROWNS
* AVERAGE REMAINING TERM OF LEASES OF PROPERTIES AMOUNTS TO 5.3 YEARS
* ACQUISITION IS FINANCED THROUGH OWN CASH, BOND LOAN AND BANK LOAN
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School years across the country are coming to an end, which means there are some fun events like student-teacher basketball games.
For Elijah Johnson, he got the best of his teacher and then some in that game. Really, check out this crossover.
Broke my teacher😂 A post shared by 🌴Elijah Johnson🌴 (@yvngtrae) on Apr 14, 2017 at 1:59pm PDT
Johnson wrote:
“Broke my teacher😂”
Yes, he did.
Not only did Johnson send his teacher flying with an ankle-breaking crossover, but he also made the shot. That’s cold-blooded.
Basically, teachers should always beware of crossovers.
May 3 U.S. shale oil company Pioneer Natural Resources Co on Wednesday reported a smaller quarterly loss, helped by higher crude prices and increased production.
Pioneer's net loss attributable to shareholders narrowed to $42 million, or 25 cents per share, in the first quarter ended March 31, from $267 million, or $1.65 per share, a year earlier.
The Dallas-based company's revenue more than doubled to $1.47 billion. (Reporting by Ahmed Farhatha in Bengaluru; Editing by Maju Samuel)
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Baku. 21 September. REPORT.AZ/ President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has signed an order on awarding Elchin Guliyev the Azerbaijani Flag Order to the Chief of the State Border Service (SBS) of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
Report informs, according to the order, Elchin Guliyev was awarded for his contributions to ensuring the protection of Azerbaijan’s state border.
Notably, tomorrow, on September 22, the SBS chief turns 50 years old.
The $17.5 million musical adaptation of the 1993 movie Groundhog Day opens tonight at the August Wilson Theatre, three days after lead actor Andy Karl tweaked his knee during a preview that interrupted the show for 15 minutes. He finished the performance with the aid of a cane.
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94-year Old Man Dies After Melling Crash
A 94-year old man's died, five days after a crash in Melling.
He was injured when his car was involved in an accident with two lorries on the A683 on Thursday afternoon last week.
The pensioner, from Farleton, died in hospital in Preston yesterday.
Police are appealing for witnesses following the collision.
The drivers of the HGVs were not injured.
PC Shaun Canning, of Lancashire Police, said: “These are tragic circumstances and my thoughts are with the family and friends of the man involved.
“We are keen to speak to anyone who witnessed a collision between a car and two HGVs in Melling.
“We want to establish exactly what has happened and hope the public can help us.”
Anyone with information can contact police on 101 quoting log reference 1074 of June 28.
Black-and-white photographs of loggers and Rip City memorabilia may adorn the walls of this comfy neighborhood shop just west of the Belmont bar district, but it has always focused on the future. Back when it opened in 2014, Belmont Collective intended to offer acupunctural and massage therapy services during dispensary visits, and while evolving legislation didn't let that come to fruition, the shop hasn't stopped working toward innovative ideas. Now it delivers to residences within the city limits, and offers free delivery for orders over $75. Medically inclined shoppers will find a great array of high-CBD products, including Irie CBD honey sticks and three strains of high-CBD tinctures from Cascadia Herbals. The predominantly Southern Oregon flower selection may be modest in number, but every bud—from the high-CBD Frank's Gift from SunGreen Gardens to the especially euphoric Green Ribbon from High Valley Organics—is thoroughly vetted by management.
AUBURN, AL While fruits and vegetables are undeniably good for the body, they're also a major boost for Alabama's economy, according to a new study. "Specialty crops is definitely a potential growth area for Alabama," said Deacue Fields, chair of the College of Agriculture's Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology and study leader.
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NEW YORK (AP)  A Guatemalan mother who was separated from her three children at the U.S.-Mexico border is at a New York City social services center to reunite with them.
Yeni Gonzalez, looking serious and a bit nervous, walked briskly Tuesday into the Cayuga Center, the agency that placed her children in foster care.
She was accompanied by supporters, including Democratic Congressman Adriano Espaillat, who held Gonzalez's arm.
The children are 6-year-old Deyuin, 9-year-old Jamelin and 11-year-old Lester.
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Gonzalez was driven cross-country by volunteers after she was released from Eloy Detention Center in Arizona on Thursday.
A group of New York-area parents and artists raised money through crowdfunding to cover her $7,500 bond.
Why was it so foggy in Whatcom County this morning?
Check out the fog that ruled through parts of Whatcom County on Monday morning, Dec. 11. Stagnant air can trap pollutants near the surface, causing poor air quality. An air stagnation advisory is in effect until Thursday afternoon, according to National Weather Service.
The soothing sound of the violin meets the upbeat electronic sound in La Lontananza Nostalgica Utopica Futura. The music may have been originally created by mid-century anti-fascist Luigi Nono, but Kopatchinskaja gives a breath of fresh air to the music's yearning for political change.
Chuck Norris Sues CBS, Sony For $30M Over Unpaid Profits
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 8:31 PM EST) -- Chuck Norris has hit CBS and Sony with the legal equivalent of a roundhouse kick to the face in California court, suing both companies for $30 million via his company Top Kick Productions on claims they broke contractual promises to share 23 percent of “Walker, Texas Ranger” profits.
According to the Jan. 31 complaint, the show’s primary distributors CBS Broadcasting Inc., CBS Corp. and Sony Pictures Television Inc. ripped off the actor and martial artist by making his 1990s action television series available for streaming on-demand services...
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Shi Yuqi and Chou Tien-chen will meet in the final of the India Open after they won their semi-finals against Iskandar Zulkarnain Zainuddin and Qiao Bin respectively.
In the day’s first match in the mens draw, Chou was forced to work hard against Qiao but triumphed 23-21, 21-16 in the end.
The Chinese Taipei star was the more fancied player going into the match and his class shone through as he outplayed his Chinese opponent in every facet of the game.
In the second semi-final, Zulkarnain put up a brave fight against Chou but it was the latter who progressed, winning 18-21, 21-10, 21-19.
Despite 80 world rankings separating the two, they played-out an extremely entertaining match. Chou’s experience on the big stage was ultimately the difference in the decider.
The final takes place at 16:30 (SPG time) on Sunday.
The results from the womens semi-finals can be seen below:
Zhang B. (Usa) beat Cheung Ngan Y. (Hkg) 14-21, 21-12, 21-19
Sindhu P. V. (Ind) beat Intanon R. (Tha) 21-13, 21-15
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MARAWI, Philippines (AP) — An Australian journalist says he is fine after being hit by a bullet in his neck while covering the Philippine military’s assault against militants aligned with the Islamic State group in a southern city.
A tweeted video showed ABC journalist Adam Harvey wearing a neck brace and putting on his helmet after receiving treatment Thursday in Marawi. He told reporters he was fine and that he was to get an X-ray.
Harvey was hit at the provincial capitol building, where government officials hold briefings on the progress against the militants who’ve laid siege to Marawi since last month.
Also Thursday, a suspected militant bomber was arrested in Cagayan de Oro City, about 100 kilometers (62 miles) from Marawi.
Brig. Gen. Gilbert Gapay says Mohammad Noaim Maute was under investigation.
GUELPH, Ont. — Canadian Solar Inc. of Guelph, Ont., has received a non-binding takeover offer from its chairman, Shawn (Xiaohua) Qu, who is also the company's CEO and president.
Qu is tentatively offering US$18.47 in cash for each share not already owned by him and his wife.
That's about seven per cent above Friday's closing price of US$17.25 on Nasdaq, when Canadian Solar was worth about US$1 billion.
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15 February 2017
Arg, Kabul: President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Mohammad Ashraf Ghani is deeply saddened over deathof Juma Mohammed Abdullah al-Kaabi, UAE Ambassador to Afghanistan.
The Ambassador and a number of UAE Diplomats
The Israel Electric Company announced on Monday afternoon that it will refrain from disconnecting its residential customers with debts during Hanukkah.
CEO Ofer Bloch said that "the company will make sure that everyone has light" during the Feast of Lights.
MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) – Deputies believe an individual in Ellenton attacked their roommate and then committed suicide this weekend.
Around 8:50 a.m. Saturday, the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office responded to Tidevue Estates MHP, 1000 Block 41st Ave E. after a resident there was found bleeding.
The victim, later identified as 63-year-old Marla Lindsay had suffered injuries to her upper body, which may have been related to an altercation with her roommate. Lindsay was transported to a nearby hospital. Her current condition is unknown.
Deputies said Lindsay’s roommate was found dead Saturday morning of an apparent suicide just several blocks away from their home. The roommate’s name has not been released at this time.
Deputies believe the roommate may have hurt Lindsay before taking their life.
The investigation is ongoing.
No further details are immediately available.
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A British soldier has died in Iraq while training troops to fight against ISIS, the Ministry of Defence confirmed today.
The solider died following an 'incident' but the death was not 'a result of enemy activity'.
The MoD is investigating the death and revealed that the solider was serving with the 2nd Battalion the Duke of Lancaster's Regiment.
A British soldier has died in Taji, Iraq, while training troops to fight against ISIS, the Ministry of Defence confirmed today
They added: 'The death occurred in Taji following an incident that is currently under investigation, but we can confirm that it was not as a result of enemy activity.'
A number of British troops are currently in Iraq helping train soldiers to fight against the so-called Islamic State.
The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment was formed in July 2006 and the 2nd Battalion is based at Weeton Barracks, near Blackpool, Lancashire.
Everton boss Ronald Koeman has no new injury or suspension worries following Friday's draw at Hull.
But goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenberg is likely to miss a third successive game with a dead leg.
Jose Fonte will return for Southampton, taking the place of the suspended Virgil van Dijk who remains a target for a number of clubs this month.
Nathan Redmond is available after a ban, while Ryan Bertrand returns after being rested for the defeat by West Brom.
DOHA, April 2 The shareholders of Qatar's Masraf Al Rayan, an Islamic lender, approved on Sunday the issuance of sukuk worth up to $2 billion to meet the bank's liquidity needs.
The Gulf state's second largest lender by market value appointed banks in January to handle a debut sukuk issue of around $500 million, banking sources told Reuters that month. (Reporting By Tom Finn; Writing by Tom Arnold; Editing by Greg Mahlich)
Opponents of a proposed law creating a statewide registry of violent offenders argued Tuesday that existing registries for sex offenders and arsonists don't work and may give the public a false sense of security. "While I agree that registration in concept may be a good thing, I think most people would agree that in its current form it not only doesn't work, it's unsafe and needs to be reworked," Barbara Wright of Families and Individuals for Reform told the Senate Judiciary Committee.
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Sunday's freak June hailstorm was just a conversation starter for most folks. But for strawberry peddler David Saelee it was a catastrophe, one that destroyed his entire crop.
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File - In this Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015 file photo, the then director of Israel's Mossad spy agency Tamir Pardo, arrives to attend the weekly cabinet meeting, in Jerusalem. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave the order in 2011 for the military to prepare to attack Iran within 15 days, a former Mossad chief said in remarks released on Thursday, May 31, 2018. Ronen Zvulun, Pool, File AP Photo
Evangelist Franklin Graham prayed on a sidewalk outside the Pentagon Thursday after his invitation to a prayer service inside was withdrawn because of comments that insulted people of other religions. More>>
The newest candidate for Indiana State Representative made his run official Friday. Steve Folz filed to run for House District 76 in Posey County.
Folz is a lifetime resident of southern Indiana. He spent over 40 years working in the construction industry. He helped negotiate health contracts during his time in construction.
Folz says he plans to tackle issues like opioids and vocational education. Folz also held a complementary filing for the same office in Vanderburgh County this afternoon.
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Tennessee Valley (WDEF) – Clouds & Showers Ending This Morning!
Areas of rain will move in from the West through the morning, but ending fairly early. Then, breezy & chilly.
After a wet start, expect drier, breezy, and cooler weather through Wednesday with decreasing clouds and highs only near 50. Clear skies and cold weather for Wednesday night with lows by Thursday morning near 30. You’ll see Upper 20’s away from the city.
Lots of sunshine for Thursday and Friday with nicer weather! Highs by Friday back in the low 60’s. More clouds for Saturday with only a few passing showers and highs near 60. Warmer for Sunday with highs in the upper 60’s The very mild weather will continue through the beginning of next week with highs around 70 on Monday.
Have A Great Wednesday!
We are never going to solve the problem of how to control the use of guns in this country until we realize that many of the killers using guns have no criminal record or mental illness background. Their neighbors and even family often see nothing wrong with these killers and thus are not forewarned.
I believe we are taking the Second Amendment out of its original pioneer context where it made sense for everyone to think of himself or herself as part of a militia. Today we are simply killing each other with the right to bear arms, and we are letting the NRA intimidate our politicians.
Sandra Felkenes, Southeast Portland
A man from Moose Jaw has been charged with second degree murder after an incident in Regina on Saturday.
Regina Police were called to a location in the 2100 block of Cornwall Street around 11:30pm for a report of "a seriously injured male", who was pronounced dead on scene by EMS.
Police, the coroners office and other investigative units determined that the victim was 39 year-old Blaine Thomas Katz or Regina.
Officers have charged 39 year-old Steven Paul Saint Pierre of Moose Jaw and 44 year-old Gerald Earl McDormand of Regina both with Second Degree Murder.
Both made their first court appearances Monday morning in Provincial Court.
ARTESIA, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles County authorities say deputies fatally shot a man who attacked them with a knife, cutting their hands.
Sheriff’s officials say the deputies initially responded late Sunday in Artesia to a call about a suspicious man in an SUV peering into parked vehicles.
A second call reported the man had driven onto a lawn, abandoned the SUV and fought with someone before walking away.
Deputy Kelvin Moody says when deputies located the man he was uncooperative and then physically attacked them.
After deputies tried to use a stun gun on the man, he armed himself with a knife. Moody says that’s when deputies opened fire, hitting the suspect once. He died at the scene.
Two deputies suffered cuts to their hands.
TAVARES, Fla.-- Tavares Fire Department reports that a “warehouse-type” building in Tavares collapsed due to a severe weather on the Fourth of July.
According to the fire department, authorities responded to 560 E Burleigh Blvd. after initial reports of an explosion. But when arriving, they found that potentially damaging winds affected the building behind the Winn Dixie in Tavares.
The warehouse building behind the grocery store collapsed, causing damage to Winn Dixie, as well as the fence line along Lake Frances Estates.
Mount Dora Fire and Lake County Fire both assisted Tavares Fire officials in searching the building for possible occupants, which ultimately none were found.
National Weather Service in Melbourne says the cause of the damage won't be determined until Thursday, but they are saying it could be ruled as damaging winds, not a tornado.
Tavares Fire urged residents to stay away from the scene, especially since powerlines were involved.
Business First Bancshares in Baton Rouge, La., has agreed to buy Minden Bancorp in Louisiana for roughly $76.1 million.
The $1.2 billion-asset Business First also announced Friday it will raise $66 million by selling 3.3 million shares of common stock at $20 per share through a private placement. The proceeds will be used to help pay for the Minden transaction, keep the combined institution capitalized and for other corporate purposes, Business First said.
Record speculative short positions on U.S. Treasuries, combined with increasing foreign government selling of U.S. bonds, create an interesting combination of short-term risk and mid-term opportunity for Canadian income and dividend investors.
The first chart below shows the extent of speculative fervour in U.S. bond futures. The grey line plots the speculative net futures positioning (provided by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission) – contracts betting on a bond-price increase minus those that benefit from a price decline – in the 10-year U.S. Treasury issue. A declining line indicates rising short positions.
ABC canceled its hit "Roseanne" reboot after the star's show tweeted what the network called a "repugnant" comment about former Obama White House adviser Valerie Jarrett. ABC
GE finance chief Bornstein to depart at the end of the year amid shake-up
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Driving the designs between his masterworks such as Villa Savoye and Unite d’Habitation, the writings of Le Corbusier are perhaps the most influential texts ever produced by an architect.
Now, these texts along with a comprehensive record of his buildings, projects and sketches are available for free download (!)
Organized into an 8-volume set, these works represent an exhaustive survey of his work. Find the links here.
Via Monoskop Log.
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian authorities have detained a woman from Myanmar in connection with the investigation into the death of Kim Jong Nam, the half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, Malaysian state news agency Bernama reported on Wednesday (Feb 15).
The woman was detained in the low-cost terminal of the Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Bernama reported, citing a deputy inspector general of police.
No other details were immediately available.
Malaysian police were not immediately available for comment.
South Korea's spy agency suspects two female North Korean agents assassinated the estranged half-brother of the North Korean leader on Tuesday, South Korean lawmakers in Seoul said earlier.
(Reporting by A. Ananthalakshmi; Editing by Robert Birsel)
April 3 DEA General Aviation Holding Co Ltd :
* Sees FY 2017 Q1 net loss to be 8 million yuan to 15 million yuan
* Says the net loss of FY 2016 Q1 was 2.3 million yuan
* Says that off-season for the household appliances business and business development expense as main reasons for the forecast
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/xZDCGl
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Want to stay in shape while you’re on the road? This TRX suspension system is designed for travel, weighing less than a pound, and capable of rolling up to fit into any suitcase. With hundreds of exercises to hit every muscle group, it beats relying on the that broom closet in the basement of the Holiday Inn Express that they call a gym. These sets typically go for about $100, but today at Woot, you can get it for $70.
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Seven out of a team of eight ruling councillors in Albox have resigned after the mayor refused to retract a controversial decision to move the town’s fruit and vegetable market away from the town centre.
The seven Socialist PSOE party councillors, including British councillor Maura Hillen, earlier issued an ultimatum to mayor Francisco Torrecillas, from the independent Cilus party, threatening to end the ruling alliance.
They object to the relocation of the town’s fruit and vegetable market, usually located outside the Guardia Civil offices in the main streets along with the rest of the market, to the town fairground (recinto ferial).
The Changchun Yatai striker believes the Super Eagles have enough quality to see off the challenge of the Chipolopolo and qualify for Russia
Odion Ighalo is optimistic ahead of Nigeria's crunch Russia 2018 World Cup qualifying game against Zambia on Saturday.
A win over Wedson Nyirenda's side guarantees the Super Eagles a place in next year’s showpiece having amassed ten points from four games played so far.
And the 28-year-old forward, expected to lead the attack for Gernot Rohr's men, is upbeat about the team securing a spot in Russia.
"I am expecting a tough game on Saturday but with hard work, determination and mostly, by the grace of God, we are going to win," Ighalo told NFF.
"We will qualify for the World Cup. We have what it takes."
BRUSSELS A European Commission's spokeswoman said on Wednesday that the EU executive could not confirm reports of a preliminary deal between Greece and its international creditors on the terms of the country's bailout programme.
Sources close to the talks had said earlier on Wednesday that Greece had reached an agreement with its lenders on key labour reforms, spending cuts and energy issues, moving closer to clinching a deal before a meeting of euro zone finance ministers on April 7.
(Reporting by Francesco Guarascio)
U.S. Sens. Mike Crapo and Jim Risch were mum when asked by the press about the calls they'd received re: controversial Education nominee -- and now Education Secretary -- Betsy DeVos. But about a week ago, Bryan Ricker, regional director for Crapo told the Argus Observer that 95% of the calls were against the DeVos nomination: "We are getting a lot of calls about the cabinet picks," Ricker said.
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Sedgwick County District Attorney Marc Bennett announced Wednesday that no charges would be filed at this time in the case of Lucas Hernandez.
Hernandez, 5, was found dead in Harvey County, KS last week after he was reported missing since February.
Emily Glass, the stepmother of Hernandez, was booked into the Sedgwick County Jail hours after the body was discovered.
A private investigator assisting in the case said Glass provided information that led to the discovery of the child's body, KWCH reports.
As a result of the announcement, Glass will be released from prison.
"This office will continue to actively work with law enforcement until the case is resolved," said Bennett.
She was being held in prison on a single charge of obstruction of law enforcement, according to the booking log.
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Baku. 8 July. REPORT.AZ/ The United States is committed to the process of settling Karabakh conflict both at the bilateral level and within the framework of the co-chairmanship in the OSCE Minsk Group.
Report informs, US Ambassador to Azerbaijan Robert Cekuta told journalists.
Recalling the recent tragic incident in the Fizuli region, the ambassador said that it is important to promote peaceful settlement of the conflict.
"The parties must reach peaceful settlement of the conflict through negotiations.Governments of individual countries and Minsk Group are working to achieve this. But everything depends on the parties to the conflict themselves".
Yet another dust advisory has been issued for Quesnel today.
The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy, in collaboration with Northern Health, is once again reporting high PM 10 concentrations.
The 24-hour reading in the Quesnel area is at 46.7
Williams Lake is still not bad at 26.2 micrograms per cubic metre, averaged over 24 hours.
The dusty conditions are once again the result of winter road traction material getting stirred up.
ELIZABETH, N.J. — One man is dead after a fire in Elizabeth, New Jersey Monday, officials said.
Fire officers responded to a three alarm fire in three adjacent homes at about 1:09 a.m. The fire was primarily located at 629 Marshall Street. Officers arrived to find heavy fire on the first and second floor of the building and received reports of a possible trapped occupant.
Officers’ first attempt at a primary search was driven back by heat and fire.
After the fire was knocked down, searches found a 90-year-old man deceased.
This is a developing story; check back for updates and get the PIX11 News app to stay informed all day.
× The Carry Out 3-19-18: “Alderman Reilly said that suburban teens used downtown Chicago as their toilet during the St. Patrick’s Day festivities and that’s different than all the other years how?
The Carry Out is the nightly segment where Justin reads the news so you don’t have to. Tonight’s top stories include Tuesday’s Primary election, tronc CEO Michael Ferro announcing his retirement, Fortune Magazine detailing sexual misconduct allegations against Michael Ferro, Facebook stock tumbling, President Trump wanting the death penalty for some drug dealers, the Loyola Ramblers upsetting Miami and Tennessee, the Lady Blue Demons losing to Texas A&M, the Cubs and White Sox wrapping up Spring Training and Alderman Reilly blaming drunken suburbanites for Chicago’s St. Patrick’s Day mess.
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COLUMBUS, Ga — Columbus State University police warn students and community members of a possible sexual assault near the RiverPark campus.
Officer Brett Stanelle says the victim reported the incident Monday morning. She says she was sitting in her vehicle near the Riverwalk early on Wednesday morning when a man approached her. She tells police he was armed with a knife and a handgun.
The victim says the man threatened and sexually assaulted her at gunpoint. The suspect is described as a white male in his late 20’s to early 30’s, of an athletic build, and with sleeve-style tattoos on both arms.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact CSU Police at 706-507-8911. All campus community members should remain aware of their surroundings and report any suspicious persons or activities to the proper authorities.
Farewell message from High Commissioner to British expats
Farewell message to British expats and update on #Brexit from High Commissioner Matthew Kidd who completes his tenure in #Cyprus today.
Posted by UK in Cyprus – British High Commission Nicosia on Tuesday, 24 April 2018
Multiple ambulances have been requested at the scene of a rollover crash involving a van in northeast Oklahoma City, Friday evening.
Six EMSA units were requested due to the two-vehicle crash involving a green pickup and a 16-passenger van, near NE 11th St. and N. Kate Ave., just to the east of N. Lottie Ave.
According to the Oklahoma Police Department, seven people were transported to local hospitals including one in critical condition. There were a total of 18 people involved in the crash, 15 in the van and three in the truck. The cause of the crash has not yet been determined.
Keep checking with News 9 and News9.com for more information.
A 6th @EMSAOK unit has been requested by @OKCFD at NE 11 / Kate. Numerous critical patients. 6:08 pm — Oklahoma City Fire (@OKCFD) May 12, 2017
That's the yield sign the driver of the truck didn't obey, according to bystanders. @NEWS9 pic.twitter.com/Cc15jtTvjU — Grant Hermes News 9 (@GrantHermesKWTV) May 12, 2017
The par-3 7th plays into the prevailing wind so clubbing is crucial. See our hole guide here.
Shinnecock Hills Hole By Hole Guide: Hole 7
Hole 7: Par-3: 189 yards
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
One of the most famous holes on the course, the ‘Redan Hole’ requires precision with the three green-side bunkers in play and dangerous.
The green slopes from front right to back left, with the pin sure to be placed back left on the final day. Long is not the place to be either, leaving delicate chips back onto the playing surface. The main rule here is: stay out of the bunkers.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The game will go on.
The annual Congressional Baseball Game, which dates to 1909 and is a summertime tradition on Capitol Hill, will be played on Thursday despite Wednesday's shooting at the GOP squad's practice in Alexandria, Virginia.
It's an annual event in which aging former Little Leaguers don their spikes and dust off their gloves in a game played for bragging rights and to benefit several charities.
House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., assured lawmakers assembled at a members' briefing that the game will go on, prompting a standing ovation.
Once a relatively cozy affair, played at a minor league ballpark in Maryland, the game has gone big time in recent years and has been played at Nationals Park, just a few blocks from the Capitol.
An Ohio-based grocery chain has agreed to buy multiple Marsh stores, including the last remaining store in Johnson County on State Road 135. Two grocery chains plan to purchase 26 of Marsh Supermarkets' 44 remaining stores for a total of $24 million, according to a bankruptcy court document.
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Brunswick police warn of 'widespread rabies epidemic'
BRUNSWICK, Maine (AP) — Police in a Maine city are warning residents about a "widespread rabies epidemic" in the area.
The Portland Press Herald reports Brunswick police issued a warning Tuesday following the fourth confirmed case of rabies in the past three weeks.
A rabid fox attacked a man who was gardening last week. Another fox attacked a 95-year-old man on June 25. There were two other attacks involving a skunk and a fox that later tested positive for rabies.
There have been 33 confirmed cases of rabies in animals in the state so far this year.
Police are advising residents to vaccinate their pets and stay away from wildlife. Residents can also call police if they see aggressive animals.
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Information from: Portland Press Herald, http://www.pressherald.com
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.- A family of six, including an infant and a toddler, escaped a house fire on Indy’s northwest side early Tuesday morning.
Fire officials stopped short of calling the home a “total loss,” but said it was no longer safe for the family to live in.
Most of the damage is on the back side of the home located in 7500 block on Michigan Road.
A woman who lives at the home told investigators she heard two “pops” around 2 a.m. She realized the house was on fire moments later and woke up everyone else inside.
Four adults and two children, 4 months old and 2 years old, were home at the time. All managed to escape. Officials say two of the adults suffered from smoke inhalation but refused treatment at the scene.
No other injuries were reported. The cause remains under investigation.
Posted on Oct 5, 2017
New head librarian in George named
The George Public Library has a new head librarian and expanded hours, the North Central Regional Library announced recently.
Itzel Valle, a lifelong resident of the community, took over as librarian of the George branch in the week of Sept. 18. She had been a substitute librarian at the branch since May, according to information from NCRL.
Valle is a 2015 graduate of Quincy High School.
The library, at 109 N. Washington Way, will also expand its hours of operation, starting Oct. 1. The library will be open from noon to 7 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays; noon to 6 p.m. on Fridays; and from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays.
Valle is working on creating a new teen space in the library and hopes to begin offering crafts during the current story times, NCRL said.
The George Public Library is part of North Central Regional Library, which operates 30 branch libraries in five Central Washington counties.
By Post-Register Staff
About Cycling for All Inclusive Cycling Sessions
Wheels for Wellbeing run drop-in inclusive cycling sessions for disabled people and their families, carers or friends in a sports hall. Qualified instructors, supported by fantastic volunteers, help participants try cycles or get comfortable on the one that suits them, and offer ongoing support. Relatives, friends and carers are welcome to join the fun.
× Bat-Signal to light up Los Angeles in tribute to Adam West
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Bat-Signal will shine over Los Angeles in tribute to the late Adam West, the actor best-known for playing Batman in the campy 1960 television series.
Mayor Eric Garcetti says the Bat-Signal will be lit at L.A.’s City Hall at 9 p.m. Thursday.
In Batman comics, movies and TV shows, the Bat-Signal is a spotlight with the shadow of Batman’s winged emblem that is shown on the night sky to call for Batman’s help.
West died Friday at age 88.
Garcetti announced the event on Twitter and added the hashtag, #BrightKnight.
Batman is often referred to as the Dark Knight, but West’s children said in a statement that he aspired to positivity and always saw himself as “The Bright Knight.”
× Icy paths, roads force closure of Northwest Trek Wildlife Park for day
EATONVILLE, Wash. — Northwest Trek Wildlife Park announced it was closed Monday due to ice on pathways and roads.
The wildlife park had been scheduled for a special opening for the official observance of the New Year’s Day holiday.
The Venezuelan embassy in Saint Lucia is back from a 10-day relief mission to hurricane-ravaged Dominica.
Venezuelan officials coordinated aid efforts with the OECS commission in the wake of the passage of hurricane Maria.
Ronaldo, 33, is thought to be coming to the tail-end of his career and could leave Real Madrid to pursue one final huge contract when his current deal expires in 2021.
Rumours have been rife that the Portugal international is unhappy with life at the Bernabeu because he will not be offered a lucrative contract to match Barcelona rival Lionel Messi.
And to get one final pay day before he hangs up his boots for good, Ronaldo is said to be considering a move to China.
Former Chelsea boss Scolari spent three years managing Guangzhou Evergrande in the Chinese Super League.
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Laba! festival brings Ubuntu spirit to city
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Ubuntu simply means “spirit of togetherness in all humanity regardless of gender, age, race, or colour. And it was the theme of this year's Laba! Festival held on May 27 in the Kamwokya suburb of Kampala city. The festival held annually along a section …
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For the first time in forever, we can watch a song from the Broadway version of Disney's animated hit, Frozen, and it's the bop, "For the First Time in Forever!" Patti Murin plays Princess Anna, and she's pitch perfect. That bed head! The dress! It's all so Anna! The sneak peek appeared on Good Morning America, and you can tell the audience is really feeling it.
Who's buying my ticket?! I need to see this ~icy magic~ IRL.
Senior bankers are dodging responsibility for stopping money laundering, senior crime fighters suspect, to avoid them or their banks suffering the consequences if clients turn out to be crooks.
Tougher laws could help the authorities hold finance companies liable for enabling laundering, but currently they struggle to pin the blame on institutions involved.
Mark Thompson, interim director of the Serious Fraud Office, told MPs top bankers may be deliberately avoiding making any decisions which could come back to haunt them later.
He said the Treasury select committee should consider “whether it is possible that senior figures in the banks avoid being involved in these decisions".
“If you really...
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City's deadly helicopter crash has prompted the National Transportation Safety Board to call on federal regulators to prohibit commercial flights that use passenger harness systems that do not allow for easy release.
The NTSB's recommendation on Monday comes after last week's helicopter crash in the East River. Five passengers who couldn't free themselves from their harnesses drowned. The pilot escaped.
The Federal Aviation Administration on Friday temporarily grounded open-door flights involving restraints that cannot be quickly released. It also said it was conducting a review of its rules governing such flights.
NTSB Chairman Robert Sumwalt applauds the agency's move, but says "definitive action needs to be taken."
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FAA spokesman Greg Martin says the grounding was a first step and that more formal action is expected.
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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (uahchargers.com) - The University of Alabama in Huntsville baseball team opened the 2018 season on Saturday with a pair of losses to Saint Leo in a doubleheader by scores of 7-4 and 6-4 at Charger Park. UAH dips to 0-2, while SLU improves to 2-0.
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- UAH and Saint Leo wrap up the three-game nonconference series on Sunday at 11 a.m. at Charger Park.
SLU 7, UAH 4
Game Changer
- After UAH led 3-0 early in the first game of the season entering the third inning, Saint Leo notched two runs in the third, three in the fourth and two in the fifth on the way to the 7-4 win to start the day.
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A toddler rushed to hospital after being attacked by a dog, the ESL to be slashed by half, a man charged over an armed robbery also accused of a violent carjacking, two years jail for a drunk driver who killed his friend, how smokers can get help to kick the habit on World No Tobacco Day.
press release: Meeting from 4:00pm-6:00pm June 24, at Market Street Diner in Sun Prairie. Join us for coffee and dessert and bring an open mind. You do not need to be a member to attend the meeting.
Cross was summoned from AHL Providence ahead of Monday's Game 3 against the Senators on an emergency basis.
Cross took part in the club's morning skate and was paried with John-Michael Liles, potentially signifying he will join the lineup Monday. The 27-year-old blueliner has played in just three NHL games so far in his career, but he did produce 35 points (12 goals, 23 assists) over 74 contests with AHL Providence this year. Even if he does draw in, it's unlikely Cross will see enough ice time to warrant ownership in the majority of playoff pools.
A Chalmette High School student was struck by a car Wednesday morning.
According to St. Bernard Parish Sheriff's Department, the boy was riding a bicycle and was struck by a car near Lyndell and Judge Perez Drive.
The boy suffered minor injuries, and was transported to an area hospital, according to the sheriff's office.
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From its modest beginnings forty years ago, Festa Italiana has grown into the largest Italian event of its kind in America today. As the first ethnic festival to take place in Henry Maier Festival Park, Festa was a “coming home" party for many Italians and served as a chance to share the best of the Italian culture with the community.
“2017 marks our 40th anniversary and we are very excited to celebrate this significant milestone with festivalgoers this summer," said Dean Cannestra, Italian Community Center president and chairman of Festa Italiana in a press release.
To celebrate their 40th anniversary, they are bringing back their “Spring Fever" ticket deal. From April 17-23, May 15-21 and June 19-25 you can purchase $7 tickets to the event.
Advance $10 online tickets are also now on sale through July 20. General admission is $13 at the gate and children ages 12 and under are admitted free all three days when accompanied by an adult.
You can purchase tickets to Festa Italiana here.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Torc Oil & Gas Ltd:
* TORC OIL & GAS LTD. ANNOUNCES 2018 CAPITAL BUDGET AND PRODUCTION GUIDANCE; A SERIES OF TUCK-IN ACQUISITIONS; AND INCREASED 2017 GUIDANCE
* TORC OIL & GAS LTD - BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS APPROVED 2018 CAPITAL BUDGET OF $165 MILLION
* TORC OIL & GAS LTD - CO INCREASING 2017 AVERAGE PRODUCTION GUIDANCE TO 20,800 BOEPD (88% LIGHT OIL & LIQUIDS) FROM 20,600 BOEPD
* TORC OIL & GAS LTD - ‍TORC ANTICIPATES THAT $165 MILLION 2018 CAPITAL BUDGET WILL RESULT IN 2018 AVERAGE PRODUCTION OF 23,000 BOEPD (87% LIGHT OIL & LIQUIDS)​
* TORC OIL & GAS LTD SAYS YEAR-END 2017 NET DEBT ESTIMATED TO BE APPROXIMATELY $285 MILLION ON A BANK LINE OF $400 MILLION
* TORC OIL & GAS LTD - INCREASING 2017 EXIT GUIDANCE TO 22,500 BOEPD (87% LIGHT OIL & LIQUIDS) FROM 21,500 BOEPD
* TORC OIL & GAS LTD - TORC‘S 2018 CAPITAL BUDGET IS WEIGHTED TO SECOND HALF OF YEAR Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Bagley dropped seven points (3-16 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 1-3 FT), a team-high seven boards, two steals and a block in 26 minutes during Tuesday's 71-54 loss to the Warriors.
Bagley struggled making his shots on the second half of a back-to-back set Tuesday after scoring 18 points on 6-of-11 shooting during Monday's summer league debut. However, he still managed to rebound the ball well and make a defensive impact.
LONDON, March 31 Swiss-based commodities trading and mining giant Glencore is in advanced talks to sell a bundle of its global oil storage stakes, sources familiar with the matter said, following a boom period for storage companies.
If the sale reaches completion, Glencore will likely end up with minority stakes in the assets. The company owns much of its storage terminal interests via joint ventures and is selling half of these stakes, the sources said.
A spokesman for Glencore declined to comment.
"It's an exotic combination of assets with a variety of functions, mainly storage. It's most, if not all, of Glencore's global liquid storage," one source said.
The portfolio includes assets in Argentina, Belgium and Madagascar, the source said.
"As a bundle it would appeal to someone looking for an entry point to certain countries," the source added. (Additional reporting by Dmitry Zhdannikov; Editing by Dale Hudson)
A gentleman is hard to come by these days, apparently a gentleman with good hygiene is even harder to come by. One of our listeners couldn’t keep his cool during their date, but now he wants a second chance.
The Vatican has released special postage stamps dedicated to the visits of the Pope Francis in 2016.The postage stamp, dedicated to the visit of the Pope to Azerbaijan and Georgia, features photo of the Bibiheybat mosque.Other postage stamp commemorate the visits of the Pope to Mexico, Poland, Greece, Sweden and Armenia.The postage stamp issued in connection with the visit of the Pope to Armenia features photo of a monument dedicated to the so-called “the Armenian Genocide.
April 24 (Reuters) - Huntington Bancshares Inc:
* Q1 EARNINGS PER SHARE $0.28
* Q1 EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW $0.28 — THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S
* SEES FY 2018 REVENUE UP ABOUT 4 TO 6 PERCENT
* QTRLY NET INTEREST INCOME $770 MILLION VERSUS $730 MILLION
* 2018 AVERAGE LOANS AND LEASES ARE EXPECTED TO INCREASE APPROXIMATELY 4% TO 6% ON AN ANNUAL BASIS
* QTRLY TOTAL REVENUE - FTE $1,091 MILLION VERSUS $1,055 MILLION
* Q1 REVENUE VIEW $1.10 BILLION — THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S
* FY2018 REVENUE VIEW $4.58 BILLION — THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
When hope dies... against expectations of a small rise from March to a 16 print, April came in at a disastrous -3 (the worst data since Sept 2016).
From record highs just a couple months ago, Richmond Fed manufacturing has crashed by the most in the survey's 25 year history into contraction...
It was a bloodbath below the surface too.
New orders collapsed to -9 from +17, order backlogs plunged to -4 from +10 and while wages and employees rose, workweek dropped notably.
Finally, prices paid rose once again even as new orders crashed...
Must be the weather, right?
The population of rodents that transmit the hantavirus, which has already claimed its first victim is on the rise in the Valle de Tonosí, Los Santos.
The report comes from the Gorgas Memorial Institute for Health Studies (ICGES) which warns of increasing risks of people contacting the often fatal disease, while health authorities have stepped up efforts to persuade local inhabitants to take steps to prevent the transmission of the virus.
Blas Armién, an ICGES researcher, said that a study of the ecology of the rodent revealed that in December 2017 three species of the oligoryzomys genus were found,
while in January nine were captured. This means that there is an increase in the population, and more cases of hantavirus are expected to appear, according to Armién.
The researcher said that the community has to participate in the prevention and control of the disease and to go on time to receive medical attention. to avoid deaths like that of a 62-year-old patient on January 28.
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"Bar pizza" is something that exists here and there in Los Angeles, but we rarely use the term. It describes a type of extremely thin-crusted pizza, with cheese that spills over onto the pan it's cooked in. By design, the toppings must be simple and sparse. Its name comes authentically, given its heritage as a bar snack on the East Coast and Midwest.
If you'd like to try a particularly delicious version, this week is your chance: A former employee of the rather famous Roberta's in Brooklyn is bringing his pizza pop-up to Prime Pizza on Thursday and Friday. Anthony Falco's Thin & Crispy Bar Pizza will be available Thursday and Friday evenings — he tells me that he doesn't cook his bar pizza in a pan, but we'll tentatively allow it. If you're of age, every pizza order comes with a free beer.
Definitely worse ways to spend an evening in L.A.
June 15-16, 6-11 p.m. 446 N. Fairfax Ave., Farfax. (323) 852-1188, primepizza.la.
SHARE COPY LINK Fresno State football will end its spring camp with a scrimmage Saturday, and with continued growth in creating depth in the lineup, head football coach Jeff Tedford says. Craig Kohlruss
Fresno State football will end its spring camp with a scrimmage Saturday, and with continued growth in creating depth in the lineup, head football coach Jeff Tedford says. Craig Kohlruss
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May 2 Pinnacle Entertainment Inc
* Pinnacle entertainment elects anthony m. Sanfilippo as chairman of the board
* Sanfilippo will continue in his position as chief executive officer of pinnacle
* Elected anthony m. Sanfilippo as chairman of board, succeeding james l. Martineau in this role
* Martineau will continue as an independent director on company's board Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
If your family are self-confessed big spenders, the BBC is looking for contestants to enter Shop Well For Less which teaches households how to become savvier shoppers.
Produced by RDF Television, the prime time BBC One show presented by Steph McGovern and Alex Jones, is now in its third series of helping families save cash.
The show is seeking outgoing families who want to learn how to save cash on everything from toiletries to gadgets.
The Shop Well For Less entry description said: “We’re on a mission to help families, couples or households change the way they shop without changing their lifestyle.”
“This prime-time series focuses on all household spending other than food, such as clothes, cleaning products, cars, gardens, pets, toiletries, furnishings and gadgets etc.”
Interested families should email shopwell@rdftelevision.com or call 0117 970 7670 to enter.
Applicants must be 18 years and over and the closing date for entries is Friday 1st December.
OSLO, April 28 Norway's economic output has developed roughly in line with previous expectations, the central bank said on Friday in a survey of companies that may influence its interest rate decision on May 4.
"Information gathered in April indicates that developments in overall activity have been approximately in line with enterprises' expectations in February," the bank said following the survey of 72 companies.
"Expectations regarding output growth ahead have changed little since February," it added.
The phone survey is a smaller version of the bank's key sentiment gauge, the quarterly regional network survey. (Reporting by Terje Solsvik, editing by Gwladys Fouche)
THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS ADVISED THAT THE LOW GROUND SANITARY LANDFILL WILL BE CLOSED IN RECOGNITION OF THE INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATION ON SATURDAY OCTOBER 7TH 2017.
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Liev Schreiber is hard at work on his new Woody Allen film!
The 50-year-old actor was spotted rocking two different looks while on set on Thursday (October 5) in New York City.
His looks included head-to-toe black with a grey suit jacket and dress shoes, as well as a green button-up shirt with beige khakis and sneakers.
He was joined by his co-stars Diego Luna and Elle Fanning.
Diego wore a blue dress shirt and suit as he shot some scenes with Elle, who sported a teal shirt, pastel skirt, and oversized black jacket.
The group was all smiles as they chatted and rehearsed their lines.
Not much is known about the untitled project yet, but it also stars Selena Gomez and Timothee Chalamet – who look like they’ll be playing lovers on screen – as well as Jude Law, Kelly Rohrbach, and others.
The movie will be released sometime next year. Keep checking back with Just Jared for the latest updates!
15+ pictures inside of Liev Schreiber, Diego Luna, and Elle Fanning on set…
Check Out These Shipping Deadline Dates for Online Gifts
Workers at the U.S. Postal Service are doubling up and working around the clock to make sure your gifts, cards and packages arrive just in time for Christmas
NATIONAL — Shopping online makes the holidays quick and convenient, but be aware of shipping deadlines to make sure your gifts get under the right tree on time.
Workers at the U.S. Postal Service are doubling up and working around the clock to make sure your gifts, cards and packages arrive just in time for Christmas.
Today is the deadline for Military Priority and First Class mail.
Thursday the 14th is the deadline for Retail Ground shipping.
Saturday the 16th is for Military Priority Express.
Tuesday the 19th is First Class Mail and greeting cards.
Wednesday the 20th is Priority Mail.
Friday the 22nd is the last day you can chance for Priority Mail Express.
In the United States, multiple mail and package courier services will deliver more than 15 billion pieces of mail in this holiday season.
Veteran Hawthorn defender Josh Gibson is set to announce his retirement after winning three AFL premierships.
Hawthorn defender Josh Gibson is set to join the long list of AFL stars retiring this season.
The triple premiership winner, 33, will speak at a media conference alongside coach Alastair Clarkson at 1pm on Tuesday.
Gibson has played 160 games since 2010 for the Hawks after starting his career at North Melbourne, where he played 65 games.
April 2Shanghai Dragon Corp :
* Says it appointed Zhou Siyuan as CFO of the company, to replace Zhou Jian due to Zhou Jian's resignation
* It will sell 21.1 percent stake in Shanghai Jiao Tong University Science Park
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/jvFkFN
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
HEMET – Two schools were locked down today in the Hemet area after an anonymous call to authorities indicated that an armed man was near the campuses, though no suspects were located.
The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department received the call from an unidentified source about 11 a.m.
The caller stated that a gunman was in East Hemet, in the vicinity of Helen Hunt Jackson College Prep High School on Dartmouth Street, according to the sheriff’s department.
The school was placed on lockdown while deputies canvassed the area. Administrators at Hemet High School, roughly two blocks away, decided to also place that campus on lockdown as a precaution, according to reports from the scene.
A sheriff’s spokesman, Deputy Mike Vasquez, said “no credible threat” was found, and the lockdowns were lifted in the noon hour.
Fed’s Yellen says Economy Appears to have rebounded After Q1 Slowdown
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MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens signed undrafted forward Alexandre Alain to a three-year entry-level contract on Tuesday.
The 21-year-old Alain, a right-hand shot centre, was third in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League scoring this season with 44 goals and 87 points for the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada.
The six-foot-one 185-pound Alain attended the Canadiens rookie camp in September but was returned to the Armada.
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Gianfranco Zola has resigned as Birmingham City manager.
The Italian has left the club following Blues' 2-0 defeat against Burton Albion at St Andrew's this afternoon.
The St Andrew's crowd turned on Zola during the game, levelling chants against the manager and his position in charge.
Zola won just twice in 24 matches as Blues boss since replacing Gary Rowett in December in a disastrous run of form which has left the side just three points from safety.
They sit in 20th place following this afternoon's loss which resulted in his resignation.
Blues now have three games - starting with the derby against Aston Villa on Sunday - in which to preserve their Championship status.
Watch the video at the top of the page for a selection of fans' comments.
REMEMBRANCE: Ab Fab's Joanna Lumley has joined the push to keep memories of World War One alive
Ab Fab actress Joanna Lumley, pop singer Fleur East and double Olympic gold medallist Dame Kelly Holmes have joined the push.
To mark the 100-year anniversary of the end of the Great War, the SSAFA, formerly known as Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association, is launching a campaign to get Brits to share their stories and photos.
It is in response to an SSAFA study which found 18 to 36-year-olds have very little knowledge of the 1914-18 conflict.
Corrie star and SSAFA ambassador, Antony Cotton, said: “It is important families continue to pass down stories of family members who sacrifi ced their lives.”
Boxer Danny Garcia Hey, Conor ... I'll Beat You Worse Than Floyd
Danny Garcia to Conor: I'll Beat You Worse Than Floyd
EXCLUSIVE
If Conor McGregor really wants to continue his boxing career he might've found his huckleberry ... former welterweight champ Danny Garcia, who says he'd beat Conor's ass ... worse than Floyd did.
McGregor has publicly stated he thinks he'd win a rematch with Floyd, and hasn't ruled out a return to the boxing ring in the future (why not? He reportedly made more than $100 million last time).
We got Danny at Team Watson Boxing in L.A. (where huge fighters train), and he said he's more than willing to kick the damn hell out of Conor, and thinks he'd finish him way faster than Floyd did.
"He ain't going 10 rounds with me, I'm a seek and destroy type fighter, I'm one of the type of fighters you want to run from when you fight, it ain't going past 4."
That's an old-fashioned call out from a legit star ... your move, Conor.
Warner Bros. Pictures’ “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald” is the second of five new adventures in J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World™. At the end of the first film, the powerful Dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald (Johnny Depp) was captured by MACUSA (Magical Congress of the United States of America), with the help of Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne). But, making good on his threat, Grindelwald escaped custody and has set about gathering followers, most unsuspecting of his true agenda: to raise pure-blood wizards up to rule over all non-magical beings.
ROME Italy's economic growth is likely to continue in the near term at the same modest pace seen over the last few quarters, national statistics bureau ISTAT said on Wednesday.
In its monthly economic note, ISTAT said its composite leading indicator "signals a continuation of the current rhythm of economic growth."
The euro zone's third largest economy grew 0.2 percent in the final quarter of last year, slowing from 0.3 percent in the previous three months.
This year the government of Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni sees growth of 1.0 percent, broadly in line with last year's 0.9 percent rate and leaving Italy in its customary position among the euro zone's most sluggish economies.
ISTAT's manufacturing confidence index rose to a 10-year high in March and a closely watched survey of purchasing managers in the manufacturing sector (PMI) hit a 6-year high.
Nonetheless, ISTAT said its latest leading indicator was still less positive than in the previous month.
(Reporting By Gavin Jones)
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Sunday’s 1-0 win epitomized this amazing team, now 23 games over .500 By Eric Trent for the Ferndale Record SEATTLE — It’s like “Groundhog Day,” but in a good way. Unlike Bill Murray reliving a nightmare each day, the Mariners are living a dream season each day. Seattle started Sunday 22 games over .500 and…
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The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has published a list of 24 players, that will fly out for the international friendly against England this weekend.
Head coach of the Super Eagles, Gernot Rohr, has already dropped five players from the squad.
However, Moses Simon will travel with the team, so his injury can be properly assessed.
“24 @NGSuperEagles players heading to London for the friendly against @England. Daniel Akpeyi, Ikechukwu Ezenwa, Francis Uzoho, Abdullahi Shehu, Elderson Echiejile, Leon Balogun, William Ekong, Chidozie Awaziem, Ola Aina, Tyronne Ebuehi.
“Kenneth Omeruo, Bryan Idowu, Wilfred Ndidi, Mikel John Obi, Ogenyi Onazi, Oghenekaro Etebo, Mikel Agu, Joel Obi, John Ogu, Odion Ighalo, Simeon Nwankwo, Kelechi Iheanacho, Alex Iwobi, Ahmed Musa
“*Moses Simon will also be on the plane as a further scan on the extent of his injury will be carried out in London,” the NFF tweeted from its official handle on Wednesday.
(Washington Post) – NEW DELHI — The massacres began soon after the British announced partition: neighbors slaughtered neighbors; childhood friends became sworn enemies.
This year marks the 70th anniversary of the partition of India, an event that triggered one of bloodiest upheavals in human history.
Around 14 million people are thought to have abandoned their homes in the summer and fall of 1947, when colonial British administrators began dismantling the empire in southern Asia. Estimates for the number of people killed in those months range between 200,000 and 2 million.
Hindus and Sikhs fled Pakistan, a country that would be Muslim-controlled. Muslims in modern-day India fled in the opposite direction.
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YouTube sensation Mike Fox proposed to girlfriend Abbie Hagger on Saturday - and the Instagram star said yes.
The 20-year-old popped the question after losing a boxing fight against fellow viral video man JMX.
The YouTubers were an undercard fight for the KSI vs Joe Weller fight taking place at The Copper Box arena.
Despite losing on points, Fox's fortunes turned around when Hagger, who has 44.3k followers on Instagram, agreed to marry him.
"I love you. F****** hell man… I don’t think I can say this with a straight face," said Fox just prior to getting down on one knee.
(Image: KSI/YouTube)
(Image: KSI/YouTube)
The man with 1.2million YouTube subscribers then proposed to Hagger who promptly said yes.
JMX, who was watching and cheering on, joked that his chances of being best man were probably now ruined.
We all know the annoying dude who refuses to wear a coat regardless of how cold it is outside!
Johnson & Johnson plans to build the soon-to-be acquired Actelion business into a drug discovery-to-commercialization organization dedicated to pulmonary arterial hypertension, according to Jane Griffiths, who will become head of the unit when the deal closes.
The U.S. drug giant in January agreed to acquire Allschwil, Switzerland-based Actelion Ltd for $30 billion, in an unusual deal that will spin the Swiss company’s early...
Those without proper eye protection risk permanent damage to their eyesight. LiveScience.com said uncovered viewing can lead to solar retinopathy, and while some victims recover from the damage within weeks or months, others will have their vision effected by spots or blurriness for the rest of their lives. “This damage is often painless, so people don't realize what they're doing to their vision,” the article said. Some veterinarians even recommend viewing glasses for your dog or cat, saying eclipses may damage pets’ eyes. Others, however, say pets are no more likely to look at a solar eclipse than they are the sun. Click here to read more about pet eye safety. This photo shows the dog of Kelly and Phil Easterbrook of Huntsville wearing sun goggles.
It was a Happy New Year in downtown Buffalo with thousands on hand for the ball drop at the Electric Building and more going on a Canalside. There was a problem reported about 1:30 Sunday morning when police and EMS were called to the Acqua Restaurant along the Niagara River.
Start the conversation, or Read more at WBEN-AM Buffalo.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Zhejiang Huatong Meat Products Co Ltd :
* SAYS IT SIGNS HOG BREEDING CONTRACT WITH TOTAL INVESTMENT AT 300 MILLION YUAN ($47.81 million) Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2E6goen Further company coverage: ($1 = 6.2750 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
Baku. 7 June. REPORT.AZ/ Azerbaijan Foreign Ministry condemned terror acts perpetrated today in Iran, Report informs citing Hikmat Hajiyev, Spokesperson of Foreign Ministry.
"We strongly condemn the terror acts perpetrated in the Islamic Republic of Iran and extend our heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims, Iranian people and Government. We wish speedy recovery to wounded and injured as a result of these terror acts.
As a country suffering from terrorism, the Republic of Azerbaijan in strongest terms condemns all forms and manifestations of terrorism. The Republic of Azerbaijan firmly supports the efforts of the international community in the fight against terrorism", - Spokesperson of Foreign Ministry said.
Mercy Aigbe-Gentry celebrated her 39th birthday yesterday, January 1, 2016, and she received a unique message from former colleague, Victoria Inyama.
Although the actress got an outpouring of love from her fans, friends and industry colleagues one particular message stood out.
Victoria Inyama posted an adorable throwback photo to wish her longtime friend all the best.
She wrote, "Won’t even bother with filter
From d 1st day we met in Unilag
Your smile was sweet and innocent
You were and still is very active (gragracious) Your humour is bae
We grew as friends together. We laughed & shared our dreams part of which we are living out today
Doe our roads went separate
Throughout life’s pains, tears, gains and successes
I look at you and remember those prayers and night vigils( mercy can pray sha) Bini geh.
And I say Happy Happy Birthday To You. God bless you and keep you today and always darling. It will only keep getting better.
Great Akokites. #living #laughing #loving #lifeisgood."
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love, left, dribbles against Washington Wizards forward Markieff Morris during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Feb. 6, 2017, in Washington. The Cavaliers won 140-135 in overtime.
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May 2 OC Oerlikon Corporation AG Pfaeffikon:
* Group full-year guidance for 2017 raised
* Raising target of group's sales and orders for full year 2017 to around 2.6 billion Swiss francs ($2.61 billion) and our operating profitability (EBITDA) to approach 14 percent
* Q1 group orders climbed 21.1 percent to 712 million francs and sales increased 2.7 percent to 608 million francs compared to previous year
* Group's year-on-year EBITDA increased to 86 million francs, corresponding to an EBITDA margin of 14.2 percent. EBIT for Q1 2017 stood at 39 million francs, and margin at 6.5 percent Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9956 Swiss francs) (Gdynia Newsroom)
'Twas brillig, and the slithy toves. Did gyre and gimble in the wabe: All mimsy were the borogoves, and the mome raths outgrabe.
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This summer, Konstantin Kozlovsky, a Yekaterinburg resident accused of working with the hacker group "Lurk," reportedly declared in court that he acted "under the command of Russian Federal Security Service agents" when he participated in the hacking of the U.S. Democratic National Committee and stole Hillary Clinton's emails. According to the newsletter The Bell, Kozlovsky made this announcement on August 15, at a hearing to extend his arrest.
A Juneteenth Celebration and Health Fair is set for Saturday, June 17, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Bob Glass Gym and Foss Field Park, 138 N. Perris Blvd., Perris.
An event flyer says there will be free vision screenings and free recycled glasses, if needed, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The screenings will be on a first come, first served basis and are open to all ages.
Along with other health care screenings, there will be resource booths, free lunch while supplies last, music and food and retail vendors.
The event is hosted by Friends of Diabetics, Restoring Hope Community Services, Inc. and My Brother’s Keeper TLC. The vision screenings will be conducted by California Lions Friends in Sight.
Information: 951-623-1505
There is no room for Sadio Mane or Alexis Sanchez in the top 10 fastest players
The Manchester United hero was clocked at a top speed of 31.2 km/h during the past year by C.F Pachuca's study, earning him a place among the top 10 quickest players in the world.
However, the results seem a little odd with no spot on the list for Premier League speedsters such as Hector Bellerin, Alexis Sanchez, Sadio Mane, Raheem Sterling or Shane Long.
Borussia Dortmund flier Marco Reus also fails to make the cut while Atletico Bilbao's Inaki Williams, reportedly La Liga's fastest player, is nowhere to be seen.
Scroll through the gallery above to see the top 10 fastest players in the world, according to C.F Pachuca's study.
Who is favourite to replace Arsene Wenger as Arsenal manager?
Former Arsenal star Mikel Arteta has seen his price slashed to become Arsene Wenger's replacement at the Emirates.
The Spanish ace is currently Pep Guardiola's assistant manager at Manchester City and has reportedly been earmarked as a potential successor by Arsenal CEO Ivan Gazidis.
Arteta faces plenty of competition for the role which has come available for the first time since Wenger took the job in 1996.
Ex-Dortmund boss Thomas Tuchel has see his odds drift in the opposite direction, while Luis Enrique is among the current favourites.
Carlo Ancelotti is ranked among the top contenders though he has also been tipped for the Italian national team job in recent days.
Take a look through the gallery to reveal the latest odds on the next Arsenal manager – provided by BetVictor.
The Trans-Canada Highway will be closed in both directions tonight
The Trans-Canada Highway will be closed in both directions tonight.
DriveBC is reporting that avalanche control will be taking place from 7 to 9 p.m.
The highway will be closed in both directions from 7 km to 26km west of Revelstoke.
Jan 21, 2018; Los Angeles, CA, USA; From left, John Stamos and Caitlin McHugh arrive at the 24th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at the Shrine Auditorium (Photo: Dan MacMedan-USA TODAY NETWORK)
John Stamos and finance/soon-to-be-his-baby’s mama Caitlin McHugh are getting married this weekend! That’s the good news.
Here comes the bad… :(.
TMZ reports robbers allegedly broke in Caitlin’s Beverly Hill’s Hotel bungalow yesterday while she was out and took $165,000 in jewelry… on loan… from the Neil Lane Collection. Yeah, Caitlin is responsible for it all!
When John learned of what had happened, he rushed to Caitlin, and the two have spent time this weekend with police, who tell TMZ there were no signs of forced entry.
No suspects yet.
Story developing…
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Welcome to the 179th episode of Collider Heroes, hosted by Jon Schnepp, with Robert Meyer Burnett and John Rocha. We answer your Twitter questions about the World of Heroes and Villains on this Thursday October 5, 2017:
Cops knew about Sandy Hook shooter's plot for years Adam Lanza expressed his desire to commit the Sandy Hook massacre years before the tragedy took place — and when a witness alerted police, cops said there was nothing they...
Adam Lanza may have been on feds' radar before Sandy Hook shooting Federal agents may have visited Adam Lanza’s home prior to his mass shooting at Newtown Elementary School, according to documents released on Tuesday. A local resident had told the FBI...
FBI docs reveal Sandy Hook shooter had interest in pedophilia The maniac who slaughtered 20 first-graders at Sandy Hook Elementary School had an interest in pedophilia and may have believed he was “saving” the children he murdered, according to documents...
New Sandy Hook Elementary School opens 4 years after massacre Sandy Hook Elementary School has risen from its ashes with this message, spelled in a green tile mosaic, for all who enter its doors: “Be kind.” The rebuilt, $50 million...
Ebonyi demands sack of soldiers who assaulted cripple
Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi has demanded the immediate sack and prosecution of the two soldiers who assaulted a physically challenged man, Chijioke Oratu. The governor also gave N500,000 to the victim to aid his recovery and rehabilitation and promised to empower him by setting up a business for him. Chijioke Oratu, crippled in both legs, […] The post Ebonyi demands sack of soldiers who assaulted cripple appeared first on The Nation Nigeria... Read Full Story
Eketi Edima Ette: 7 priceless answers to critics of the Hallelujah Challenge
When Gospel music minister Nathaniel Bassey convened the Hallelujah Challenge on the 1st of June, people didn’t think much about…
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Need a fun venue to ring in 2017? The Depot located at 1264 S. Main St in Paris, TX will host Twisted Whisky to get the party started and keep it going. Twisted Whisky is a party band that brings the crowd into every show.
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The Sturgeon Bay soccer team stayed undefeated in the Packerland Conference with a 6-1 win over Gibraltar/Sevastopol at Clark Field on Thursday Night. The Clippers had 28 shots on goal compared to just 2 for the Vikeneers. Eli Dietzel and Owen Steveneon had 2 goals each for Sturgeon Bay while Dylan Burk and Jaden Stevenson had a goal for the Clippers.
Volleyball
Southern Door swept Kewaunee 25-22, 26-24, 25-20
*Kendra Dantoin 13 kills; Grace LeGrave 9 kills; Tehya Bertrand 27 assists.
Sturgeon Bay beat Gibraltar 11-25, 25-20, 25-22, 18-25, 15-11
*Katie Frank 22 assists; Morgan Nelson 16 assists; Koko Hartzell/Hailey DeGrave 13 kills; Andie Rockendorf 10 kills; Allison Bridenhagen 5 kills/5 blocks
Sevastopol beat NEW Lutheran 25-22, 25-17, 25-15
*Mya Ploor 9 assists/5 kills/5 aces; Courtney Tebo 7 kills; Aly Differt 7 kills/11 assists
Luxemburg-Casco swept Waupaca
A tip from an unidentified informant has led to the arrest of a local man on a theft charge.
Jashawn T. Branch, 19, of Dyersburg, is charged with shoplifting and criminal trespass.
(See compete story in Dec. 6th issue of the Dresden Enterprise.)
Congratulations. And the reasons for the dismissal of the case with costs? https://t.co/PptSDAK3lY — Prof Jonathan Moyo (@ProfJNMoyo) April 24, 2018
Former Zanu-PF spin doctor Professor Jonathan Moyo has congratulated Dr Thokozani Khupe after the dismissal of High Court application that was launched by Advocate Nelson Chamisa led MDC-T faction in the fight over the ownership of the party name and symbols.Prof Moyo tweeted "Congratulations. And the reasons for the dismissal of the case with costs?," responding to Khupe's deputy Obert Gutu.
Stephen Hawking completed a theory outlining his prediction for the end of the world just two weeks before his death, it has emerged.
Jokic (ankle) will remain out Tuesday against the Pistons, Gina Mizell of the Denver Post reports.
There was some hope that Jokic would be able to return Tuesday, but he'll ultimately miss his sixth consecutive game as the Nuggets continue their six-game road swing. Denver his 2-3 without Jokic in the lineup, and at this point it's unclear if he'll have a realistic chance to return for Wednesday's matchup with the Celtics in Boston. Following that contest, the Nuggets are off Thursday before playing host to New Orleans on Friday.
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Minister of Finance, Winston Jordan on Tuesday signed a Technical Assistance Grant with the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) for the infrastructural enhancement of the University of Guyana’s library.
On March 1st this year, the University of Guyana (UG) and the CDB had signed a separate agreement on the initiative.
A release from the Ministry of Finance yesterday said that other signatories to the agreement were President of the CDB Dr Warren Smith, and the Vice Chancellor of UG, Dr Ivelaw Griffith…..
Morgan Stanley Mortgage Loan Trust 2004-6AR -- Moody's takes action on $161.8 Million of Alt-A RMBS issued in 2003 and 2004
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A truck driver has received $1.3 million in a settlement with another driver who hit him while on the side of an interstate highway. The confidential plaintiff in the case was a self-employed truck driver who pulled onto the highway’s shoulder to check his vehicle’s fluid levels in June 2012. The plaintiff, 48, returned to the ...
March 31 Prime Minerals SA:
* Said on Thursday that its unit, PT Bintang Sinar Perkasa (BSP), signed a conditional agreement to acquire 49 pct stake in PT Kapur Prima Perkasa (KPP) based in Indonesia
* The main suspending condition to the agreement concerns obtaining a licence by KPP for the production of limestone from the area where BSP owns a concession
Source text for Eikon:
Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
On this week's Maryland's News This Weeek Podcast, Senator Ben Cardin talks about President Obama's sanctions against Russia. Plus Michael Sye, Director of Athletics for Baltimroe County Schools remembers Woodlawn High graduate and NFL star Keion Carpenter.
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Angela Lavoipierre reported this story on Thursday, June 15, 2017 12:30:00
There are widespread claims from the disability sector that the roll out of the NDIS is being rushed.
NDIS workers are now completing the annual plans for scheme participants in hours, rather than weeks.
Carers, advocates, and service providers say many of the plans coming out of that process are sub-standard.
They're blaming unrealistic schedules, drawn up by the state and Federal Governments.
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TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Police in Florida are investigating an incident at a nightclub where a photographer said he was "sucker punched" by singer Chris Brown.
Tampa police spokesman Stephen Hegarty says 28-year-old Bennie Vines Jr. was hired by Aja Channelside to take photos during an event hosted by Brown.
Vines told officers that while he was snapping photos early Monday, Brown punched him. Brown was gone by the time officers arrived. Vines refused medical treatment and told officers he wants to prosecute because of a minor lip cut.
The club confirmed the incident on its Facebook page Monday and apologized to patrons.
Brown, singer of the hit "Five More Hours" and the recent track "Privacy," completed probation in a 2009 felony assault case for an attack on singer Rihanna, his then-girlfriend.
An email to the representative listed on Brown's website was not immediately returned.
Residents of a coastal area southwest of Houston are cleaning up debris after severe storms, including at least six tornadoes, swept through the area.
Monday, December 11, 2017 – Weather forecast update at 5pm:
The temperature inversion has weakened and afternoon sunny breaks are now a possibility for parts of the BC Southern Interior.
Another weak disturbance rolling across the BC Interior on Tuesday will keep the temperature inversion shallow, and sunny breaks will continue to shine on some valleys, especially in the midday and afternoon.
The true breakdown of the ridge will happen at the end of the work week. We might even see a few flurries on Friday with a system that will push inland Friday midday.
Tuesday’s daytime high range: -2 to 2C
We will have the rest of your weather details coming up at 5, 6:30 and 11pm – Hope you can join us!
~ Duane/Wesla
Sexual Assault Crisis and Education Center Executive Director Ivonne Zucco delivers her pitch for the Sexual Assault Forensic Examiners Program at Impact Fairfield County's Grant Awards Presentation at the UConn Stamford campus in Stamford, Conn. Wednesday, May 3, 2017.
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TV dating show Take Me Out is to broadcast a special episode featuring contestants over the age of 50.
Host Paddy McGuinness will be joined by a special line-up of 30 single “golden girls” while three older gentlemen will brave the love lift in the programme airing next week.
A former nun, an ex-girlfriend of Hollywood actor Jason Statham and a lady on the lookout for husband number six will all feature.
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McGuinness said: “Proving that it’s never too late to date, I’ve gathered together 30 fabulous older ladies hoping to match with the silver fox of their dreams. It’s a really heart-warming show and a lot of fun.”
The ITV show is currently celebrating its 10th series and has seen seven couples wed and five babies born since launching.
- Take Me Out Over 50s special will air on ITV on June 9 at 8pm.
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Browns Executive Vice President of Football Operations Sashi Brown told reporters Monday that he does not think the Browns will add anyone to their non-traditional front office.
Brown also said he doesn’t see the need to add another voice to the personnel department.
Browns Owner Jimmy Haslam gave Brown control of the 53-man roster at the end of the 2015 when he fired then-general manager Ray Farmer. After Sunday’s season finale, Haslam said the Browns would not be making changes atop the organization after the Browns finished 1-15 in their first season with Brown in charge and Hue Jackson as coach.
In the same Monday press conference, Jackson said he would not rule out possible coaching staff changes.
Prison officials are looking for Paul Southwell, a prisoner who escaped some time today.
Residents are being asked to be on the lookout for the inmate who is dark in complexion and slimly built.
Initially, the prison authorities believed he had boarded the bus to be taken to the St. John’s Magistrates’ Court but, a subsequent check revealed he never did this and he could not be found.
The 27-year-old Potters man had been on remand since May 3.
March 29 A Brown Company Inc:
* Designation of Roel Z Castro as president was changed to president and chief executive officer
* Designation of Robertino E Pizarro as executive chairman was changed to chairman Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
ERA Real Estate has expanded its Kansas presence with a new affiliation, the company recently announced. The Wichita, Kan.-based firm, led by majority owner Brodrick Jayroe and vice president Mary Jayroe, will now operate as ERA Great American Realty, serving Wichita.
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The Navy's stealth frigate INS Trishul yesterday foiled a piracy attempt against an Indian bulk carrier in the Gulf of Aden.
Personnel aboard INS Trishul fought off the pirates
The piracy attempt was made on the Indian ship MV Jag Amar at 12:30 pm and the INS Trishul, which was on an anti-piracy deployment in the region, responded immediately, Navy spokesperson Capt D K Sharma said. He said all 26 Indian crew onboard the Indian ship were safe. The Navy's elite Marcos commandos carried out a swift operation to rescue the 85,000-tonne bulk carrier.
Capt Sharma said an AK 47, one magazine with 27 rounds, grapnels, ropes, fuel drums and ladders were recovered during the operation. Twelve pirates on a skiff made the piracy attempt on the Indian ship. The Indian Navy has been actively engaged in anti-piracy operations in the Gulf of Aden, a key shipping route.
Dennis Fuerst: Photo diminished quality of story
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Although your story of local teens hosting a clothing shop for homeless people, which appeared on A3 of The Signal’s Sept. 26 issue, was well-written and conveyed a very caring message, the photograph could not have been worse.
I realize that the photo published with the story was a courtesy photo provided by someone else, but the fact that the woman pictured felt it appropriate to dress in ripped jeans – essentially mocking the homeless people she was assisting – was deplorable.
Your article could have stood on its own but was severely diminished by the inclusion of this appalling photo.
Dennis Fuerst
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LEXINGTON, Ky. — Kentucky will play in the Bahamas for the first time since 2014 during an eight-day August trip featuring four games against professional teams.
The Wildcats will arrive Aug. 6 at Atlantis on Paradise Island to train before facing the Bahamas' national team and San Lorenzo de Almagra on Aug. 8-9 respectively. They will also play Mega Bemax and Team Toronto on Aug. 11-12. It will mark their first preseason foreign trip since going 5-1 in the islands before winning their first 38 games and reaching the Final Four.
Kentucky coach John Calipari is trying to fill his roster but said in a release Tuesday that taking another young squad to practice and play pro teams in the Bahamas "will give our guys an early idea of how hard this is going to be."
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ARLINGTON, Va. – For-hire truck tonnage in the U.S. decreased 1.1% in March, according to the American Trucking Associations (ATA).
The February decline was revised down from 2.6%, to 0.8%.
Year-over-year, tonnage was up 6.3%, and for all of 2017 the truck tonnage index was up 3.8% compared to 2016. In the first quarter of this year, tonnage is up 0.9% compared to the previous quarter, and 7.4% stronger than the same quarter last year.
“Despite a softer March and February, truck freight tonnage remains solid as exhibited in the year-over-year increase of 6.3%,” said ATA chief economist Bob Costello. “While I expect the pace of growth to continue moderating in the months ahead, if for no other reason than year-over-year comparisons will become more difficult as tonnage snapped back in May of 2017, the levels of freight will remain good going forward.”
LATHAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) – A day at the salt yard ahead of the storm sounds goes a bit like this, front loaders moving salt and then sending them on their way.
There’s no shortage of salt here. There is roughly 25,000 tons of sodium chloride.
Crews started pre-treating the roads around 1 a.m., making their rounds, keeping the pavement wet and warm before the heavy snow started falling.
Bryan Viggiani with the Department of Transportation says it’ll be all hands on deck for the next 24 hours.
“We’ve got about 180 trucks at the ready. Just out of this Latham yard alone, we have 17 trucks. So, we have plenty of equipment, the crews are ready, 500 personnel just in Region 1, which is enough for 2 shifts, plus supervisors and folks at TMC who keep an eye on the roads for us.”
Viggiani says shift change is around 1 p.m. So it’s going to look a lot like a Nascar pit stop around here, swapping out drivers and getting the trucks back out on the roads as quickly as possible.
One in five local roads is in a poor condition as councils face a huge funding deficit to tackle potholes, according to a new report.
Some 20% of carriageways in England and Wales have less than five years of life remaining before they become unusable, researchers said.
This represents more than 40,000 miles of carriageways.
Spending on roads maintenance is "way short" of the amount needed, the annual study by the Asphalt Industry Alliance (AIA) stated.
The report found the gap between the amount local authorities in England and Wales received to keep carriageways in "reasonable order" and what they actually needed was £556 million in 2017/18.
AIA chairman Rick Green warned that the deterioration of local roads "continues to accelerate" because maintenance funding has "fallen short for so many years".
He accepted that the Government does not have a "bottomless pot of money" but called on it to "provide adequate funding for a well maintained and safe local road network".
A Republican Party chairman in Florida's Pasco County was met with jeers last week when he brought up death panels at a town hall. "There is a provision in [Obamacare] that anyone over the age of 74 has to go before what is effectively a death panel," Bill Akins said.
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We have been collecting toys nonstop, and we are so excited to be nearing our goal of 10,000! Not So Silent Night is in only three days, so time is running short.
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A woman has reportedly fainted and fallen onto tram tracks in Sheffield.
Emergency services were called out to Donetsk Way in Owlthorpe following reports that a pedestrian had passed out and injured herself on the tracks at about 7pm this evening.
Sheffield Supertram tweeted: "Blue route trams will be running from Halfway to Donetsk Way and Birley Lane to Malin Bridge.
"No serve between Donetsk Way and Birley Lane."
A 57-year-old South Carolina man is being treated for serious injuries after he was struck by an SUV on Interstate 95 early Wednesday, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
Troopers said John Hoskins was trying to retrieve a ladder that had fallen out of his pickup truck and onto the northbound lanes of I-95 about 7:35 a.m.
He was struck by a Dodge SUV driven by 36-year-old Heather Flynn of Cocoa, FHP said. Troopers said Flynn — a trauma nurse — tried to avoid hitting Hoskins, but was unable. After the crash, she helped to treat him before he was flown to Holmes Regional Medical Center, troopers said.
Flynn was not injured, FHP said. The crash remains under investigation.
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Feb 13 Clairvest Group Inc :
* CLAIRVEST REPORTS FISCAL 2017 THIRD QUARTER RESULTS
* Q3 EARNINGS PER SHARE C$2.03
* CLAIRVEST GROUP INC - DECEMBER 31, 2016 BOOK VALUE WAS $532.9 MILLION OR $35.08 PER SHARE VERSUS $502.2 MILLION OR $33.05 PER SHARE AT SEPTEMBER 30, 2016
* CLAIRVEST GROUP INC - BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS APPROVED A NEW NORMAL COURSE ISSUER BID TO PURCHASE UP TO 5% OF OUTSTANDING COMMON SHARES
* CLAIRVEST GROUP - APPROVED NCIB TO PURCHASE UP TO 5% OF OUTSTANDING COMMON SHARES ON TSE DURING 12-MONTH PERIOD EXPECTED TO COMMENCE ON MARCH 7, 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
March 31 Nyesa Valores Corporacion SA:
* Says its unit Nyesa Explotaciones Hoteleras sells Hotel Macarena in Sevilla
* Says this operation improves the group's net worth in more than 11.1 million euros ($11.9 million)
* Says sale guarantees the fulfillment of the payment plan contained in its units creditors agreement and means a reduction of the group's financial indebtedness by more than 38.4 million euros Source text for Eikon:
Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9362 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
Congo's government on Saturday said it had returned the body of a tribal leader whose death last year triggered a conflict in Kasai Central province that has killed more than 400 people. The return of the body of Kamuina Nsapu - the leader of a tribal militia by the same name - has been one of its key demands during a brutal conflict that started last July and worsened when Congolese forces killed Nsapu the following month.
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When it comes to stroke, time lost is brain lost. This is why it is critical to recognize the signs of a stroke and get to the nearest hospital for evaluation and treatment as soon as possible. The American Stroke Association estimates that approximately 795,000 Americans each year suffer a new or recurrent stroke.
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Enter for your chance to win ticket to see Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers with special guest Joe Walsh on Saturday, June 10th at Quicken Loans Arena.
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RANGELY | The Rangely Junior High School eighth grade girls’ basketball team hosted Meeker on Thursday, Jan. 25. The Panthers fought hard and stayed within reach of the Cowboys but lost the game with a final score of 27-21. Top two scorers were Mary Scoggins with nine and Adelynn Halcomb with eight.
Rangely then traveled to West Grand on Saturday to face both North Park and West Grand. They played a very close game with North Park but ended a bit short with the score of 19 for the Panthers and 22 for North Park. Top scorer was Mary Scoggins with 12.
The young lady Panthers then played against West Grand and won the game 24-15. Top scorer was Chloe Goshe with 10 points and Mary Scoggins with nine.
Rangely will host Hayden and Soroco this Saturday, Feb. 2 at Rangely High School.
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While the Sinnerman is held in custody, Lucifer prepares to get his devil face back at any cost, until another victim's life shakes his confidence.
The new cystic fibrosis isolation rooms at Cavan General Hospital are nearing completion.
The two new paediatric cystic fibrosis rooms at the hospital is a joint funded project between Cystic Fibrosis Ireland and the HSE.
Construction of the unit began at the start of 2016 – phase one is now complete and phase two will start in the beginning of January.
The first room is scheduled for completion in March 2017, and the second for April 2017.
Joel Embiid has been making headlines all season on and off the court, and now the Philadelphia 76ers star has done it again. It appears Embiid is dating Olivia Pierson one of the “stars” of the E! show WAGS. Pierson was most recently linked to Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Marcedes Lewis. It looks like she’s going all-in on Embiid now though.
Pierson posted the following picture to her 1.5 million followers on Instagram on Tuesday:
Happy Valentines Day to this hunk @joelembiid Thank you for being you. I'm so proud of you. You are the most loyal person to me in this crazy life! And to me that's priceless ❤ #ShipDocked A post shared by Olivia Pierson (@oliviapierson) on Feb 14, 2017 at 12:32pm PST
Sorry ladies, it appears Embiid is locked in with a girlfriend this Valentine’s Day. We’re just wondering how this will impact the meniscus tear in his knee.
A parolee who escaped custody in Chicago's South Shore neighborhood has been taken into custody in north suburban Glenview, police said.Kir Moorman, a 29-year-old parolee escaped a Department of Corrections officer just after 10:30 a.m. Tuesday. Moorman was wanted for a parole violation just three weeks after serving time for armed robbery. Police said he also has convictions for burglary, drug possession and felony weapons charges."The helicopters were over the house hovering. Then we saw cops all in the area," resident Donna Jones said.Police said Moorman resisted a female officer who was taking him into custody and fled. Chicago police, assisted by the Illinois Department of Corrections, searched for most of the day before Moorman was found.He is currently being held in Chicago police custody. Police said he was taken into custody without incident and no one was injured in the search or apprehension.
David Ross revved his engine for a jive on Monday night’s Dancing With The Stars.
He and his professional partner Lindsay Arnold dance to a song from the upcoming Cars 3.
Before they danced, it was revealed he made the cut and would dance again next week.
Earlier in the day, Ross let the show’s host Tom Begeron try on his World Series ring.
Yeah, Disney Night is cool, but World Series Ring Afternoon is good, too! @D_Ross3 @Cubs pic.twitter.com/9E11fVF641 — Tom Bergeron (@Tom_Bergeron) April 17, 2017
Ross’s son and his classmates showed their support.
My son's class today. Means the world to have your support! Now go make all your parents vote! pic.twitter.com/iEvyRDzkA9 — David Ross (@D_Ross3) April 17, 2017
RED HOOK, N.Y. — Police say a car caught going 166 mph slammed into the back of another vehicle moments later, though both drivers escaped injury.
Police in the Dutchess County town of Red Hook tell the Kingston Daily Freeman (http://bit.ly/2z2XJeg ) that an officer was driving on Route 9G late Wednesday night when he was passed by a 2004 Audi travelling at 140 mph. Police say the Audi driver then accelerated to 166 mph.
Authorities say a short time later the car rear-ended a Jeep. Police say they don’t know how fast the Audi was going when it crashed.
Police say the 27-year-old man from nearby Staatsburg who was driving the Audi was ticketed for reckless driving, unlawfully fleeing a police officer and several traffic infractions.
YEREVAN, MARCH 20, ARMENPRESS. The life of soldier, who wounded in one of the military positions in Armenia’s Tavush province, is not in danger, Artsrun Hovhannisyan – spokesman of the Armenian defense ministry, told Armenpress.
“He is in critical but stable condition, the most important is that his life is not in danger”, Hovhannisyan said, adding that the wounded soldier is in Yerevan’s Muratsan hospital.
The spokesman didn’t release other details on the causes of this incident.
English – translator/editor: Aneta Harutyunyan
NEW YORK — Guillermo del Toro’s Cold War-era fairytale “The Shape of Water” swam away with a leading seven nominations from the Golden Globes, while the HBO drama “Big Little Lies” led the television nominees with six nods.
“The Shape of Water” was shot in Toronto and Hamilton.
“Big Little Lies” was directed by Montreal’s Jean-Marc Vallee.
The nominees for best picture drama are: “Call Me By Your Name,” “Dunkirk,” “The Post,” The Shape of Water” and “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.”
The nominees for best picture comedy or musical are: “The Disaster Artist,” “Get Out,” “Lady Bird,” “The Greatest Showman,” and “I, Tonya.”
The Globes are the most prominent platform yet in Hollywood’s awards season to confront the post-Harvey Weinstein landscape. Among the supporting actor nominees is Christopher Plummer, who has replaced Kevin Spacey in Ridley Scott’s “All the Money in the World.” Scott, too, was nominated for best director.
Zizo Tshwete is a South African model best known as the presenter of lifestyle and entertainment show, Selimathunzi. CNBC Africa caught up with her earlier and spoke about her career, family and of course her money lessons.
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While the world was busy celebrating New Year, Bigg Boss 10 contestant Gaurav Chopra witnessed eviction from the show. Actor Gaurav Chopra walked out of the house in a unique way. As we saw in the last episode, Bigg Boss called Gaurav Chopra and Bani in the activity area after Monalisa was declared safe. The duo was shown a video of their journey inside the Bigg Boss 10 house and that how they have set a right example with their friendship. Their friendship saw many high’s and low’s but the duo always stood for each other at every moment.
While Gaurav and Bani were shown video of their journey, housemates were watching them from the TV outside. The TV went off when Bigg Boss declared that who will get out of the house, leaving everyone guessing. Eventually, Gaurav Chopra got evicted while Bani returned back to the house.
As Bani entered the Bigg Boss 10 house from the activity area, Rohan Mehra, Monalisa and Lopamudra Raut broke down into tears.
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In radically transforming and strengthening both the Russian economy (making it largely immune to various types of economic attacks) and the Russian military, Putin effectively robbed the global empire of its manifest destiny to rule the globe unchallenged. In response, the empire-builders set out to do whatever it takes to destroy Putin and modern Russia. Yet due to Putin’s expert moves on the global chessboard,
People gather at a rally opposing the state's upcoming executions, on the front steps of Arkansas' Capitol, Friday, April 14, 2017, in Little Rock, Ark.
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April 20 Fujian Anjoy Foods Co Ltd :
* Says the board agrees to elect Liu Mingming as chairman, Zhang Qingmiao as general manager and Tang Yi as CFO
* Says co plans to pay cash div 2.47 yuan per 10 shares for FY 2016
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WATAUGA COUNTY, N.C. -- Police are searching for two people who were reportedly inside a Watauga County home that was knocked down by severe weather.
Local emergency crews responded to a call of a structure collapse on Pine Ridge Road in Boone a little after 5 p.m., according to Watauga County officials.
Officials have not released the identities of the two missing people.
Boone Fire on-scene in the Heaven Mountain Area at a structure collapse due to weather. Two persons reported in the structure at the time of the collapse. Search and rescue option ongoing. USAR team from Asheville area en-route. Updates will be available at 828-412-0542. — Boone NC Police Dept (@boonepolice) May 30, 2018
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The Rhode Island State Police is advising people who buy Christmas trees to make sure they are properly secured for the ride home to avoid damage, injuries and traffic fines.
State Police Colonel Ann Assumpico says motorists should use “extreme caution” and drive slowly when transporting Christmas trees.
She says motorists can be fined up to $100 if their tree is not secured properly and face additional fines if it obstructs their view.
She is asking motorists to follow tips from AAA and the National Christmas Tree Growers Association.
They say a Christmas tree should be transported in a larger vehicle, ideally. It should be wrapped in netting or loose branches should be secured with rope or twine.
A tree on a car roof should be centered and secured, with the trunk forward.
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Hair loss can be an unpleasant side effect for women undergoing chemotherapy. Now there may be a "cool" new way to avoid it.It's called a scalp-cooling cap. Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine tested the device. he cap cools the scalp and restricts blood flow.Less blood flow means less of the hair-destroying chemo reaches the follicles. It's a relatively pain-free step that can lower and sometimes even eliminate hair loss.While cancer treatment will never be free of side effects, keeping their hair can make it less stressful for women.
IDC updates the firm’s predictions of worldwide IoT spending to include $800B in spending this year (+16.7% Y/Y).
2021 forecast expects spending to hit $1.4T.
Largest IoT segments in 2017: manufacturing operations: $105B; smart grids for utilities: $56B; freight monitoring: $50B; product asset management: $45B; and smart building tech: $40B.
Growth segments expected to soar in 2021 include smart home tech with an anticipated 19.8% CAGR, airport automation with 33.4% CAGR, and electric vehicle charging with 21.1% CAGR.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's roadshow in Ahmedabad was cancelled. The PM has now opted for another plan that possibly could be a first.
The PM would use a sea plane to take off from the Sabarmati river. The plane would land on the pond of the Dharoi dam from where Modi will proceed to the temple of Ambaji by road.
This would be the first instance of a sea plane taking off in India. While taking a dig at the Congress, Modi said that the party can't even imagine development work like this.
The PM later tweeted, " we will not be. Able to build airports everywhere so we will focus on waterways. As many as 106 waterways have been planned in the country.
The PM also tweeted, " tomorrow on this Sabarmati river at 9.30 am, a plane will land. I will be on that sea plane and will go to Dharoi dam and then offer prayers at Ambaji."
The BJP chief, Amit Shah issued a statement from the media centre in which he said that PM would take to the waterway to promote Gujarat tourism.
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A plane bearing a political message was seen flying over parts of Wakefield over the weekend, having been spotted over areas of the country in recent months.
The light aircraft was seen towing the banner which reads ‘Labour is Death UK’ shortly before 11am on Saturday.
It flew over Lupset, Flanshaw and the bottom of Westgate.
The same plane has been reported flying over Merseyside and Manchester in November.
There has been speculation on social media that the message is political, while others think it could be a music promotion.
An eight-vehicle crash in Georgia has killed one person and injured 17 others.
Gwinnett County Fire Capt. Tommy Rutledge says in a news release that a vehicle trapped beneath a tractor-trailer was on fire when crews arrived Monday afternoon at the crash along state Highway 316 in suburban Atlanta. He says the driver of that vehicle was killed.
Rutledge says nine injured people were taken to area hospitals and two of them were in critical condition. He says eight other people had minor injuries and were evaluated at the scene.
The statement says the Lawrenceville Police Department is investigating the accident.
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Mr. P‘s message, on Instagram, to his grieving colleague, D’Banj, has caused raised eye brows.
D’Banj recently broke the silence on the death of his 13-month old son with a statement of appreciation to all those who have supported him in his trying period. The singer’s post evoked reactions from a lot of people including Mr P.
The Ebeano singer dropped a comment in reaction to the post by D’Banj. He wrote, “we love you bro… stay strong… My son is your son. Remain blessed.”
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Areas of Prince William Forrest Park will open
TRIANGLE, Va. (AP) — Areas of Prince William Forrest Park in Virginia will open after a March windstorm.
A National Park Service news release says areas that are clear of fallen and hazardous trees will open Monday.
Visitors can enter the park from Park Entrance Road off of Joplin Road beginning at 9 am. Piedmont Forest Trail, Laurel Trail Loop, Birch Bluff Trail, and Crossings Trail will be open to the public.
The Pine Grove Picnic Area and Telegraph Picnic Area will also open Monday.
However, most roads, trails, campgrounds, and facilities remain closed due to safety concerns following the windstorm. Prince William Forest Park administrators plan to open additional areas of the park as storm damage is mitigated.
Prince William Forest Park is the largest protected natural area in northern Virginia.
SALT LAKE CITY, UT - OCTOBER 5: A bump stock device (left) that fits on a semi-automatic rifle to increase the firing speed, making it similar to a fully automatic rifle, is installed on a AK-47 semi-automatic rifle, (right) at a gun store on October 5, 2017 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Congress is talking about banning this device after it was reported to of been used in the Las Vegas shootings on October 1, 2017. George Frey Getty Images
A Janesville man faces several felony charges after a string of burglaries of power tools, electronics and at least one handgun in November and December, according to a criminal complaint. Michael J. Ruud Jr., 25, of 3323 Mt.
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Lightning is believed to be the cause of fire that destroyed a garage and large truck late Saturday, according to authorities. The fire was reported around 11:30 p.m. by a passerby who also alerted the renter who lives in the house at 714 172nd Ave, property owner Marcel Kuper said Sunday.
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× Boeing vote tells next chapter in Southern unionization
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ Nearly 3,000 production workers at Boeing’s South Carolina plant are deciding if they want to unionize, writing the next chapter in efforts to organize labor in large manufacturing plants across the South.
If successful, Wednesday’s balloting on whether employees should join the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers would send a significant message to politicians both in the region and Washington that workers here are demanding the same protections and benefits as their colleagues in other areas.
And, to the leaders trying to recruit businesses by promoting their states’ lack of union presence, it’d make their jobs more difficult.
Labor experts say a “yes” vote would have repercussions throughout the South, potentially inspiring other workers to think about unionizing.
A motorbike rider's lucky to be alive after a close call on a busy California highway. He lost control of his bike and crashed, sliding underneath a moving semi-trailer.
OROVILLE (AP) — Gov. Jerry Brown says the federal government has approved aid to support the rebuilding of the shore of a damaged Northern California dam and help the affected communities.
Brown said Tuesday the Federal Emergency Management Agency approved two recent aid requests made by his office. Last week, Brown requested a presidential disaster declaration for California to reinforce recovery efforts following January storms that caused flooding, mudslides, power outages and damaged critical infrastructure across the state.
The governor thanked FEMA for moving quickly, saying “the federal aid will get money and resources where it’s needed most.”
Earlier Tuesday, White House spokesman Sean Spicer said President Donald Trump is keeping a “close eye” on the public safety crisis caused by the Oroville Dam.
Asfandyar pays tributes to Bazaar Kalan, Qissa Khawani martyrs
PESHAWAR: Awami National Party (ANP) President Asfandyar Wali Khan has said that sacrifices of our workers have paved the way for creating a free and autonomous homeland for the people of the region.
In a statement issued on anniversary of Bazaar Kalan martyrs on Wednesday, he paid rich tributes to martyrs who laid down their lives for the noble cause and said their sacrifices would always be remembered.
He said the ANP would always condemn the brutal killing of innocents in Bazaar Kalan and Qissa Khwani incidents, adding, “Our workers would not hesitate from any sacrifice following the foot prints of its martyred.”
Recalling the sacrifices of ANP workers in war against militancy, he said that the ANP would not budge from its resolve for the survival and sovereignty of the country and protection of its people.
Pareteum (NYSEMKT:TEUM) is up 15% after it posted better-than-expected Q2 results along with a sharp gain in revenue backlog.
The company posted $3.2M in revenues, up 16% Q/Q and above expectations for $3.1M, and achieved positive EBITDA of $0.463M -- up 334% and vs. expectations for an EBITDA loss of $0.17M.
Meanwhile, revenue backlog rose 41% from the first quarter to hit $60M, up nearly threefold from the beginning of 2016.
Gross margins improved to 71% vs. 70% in Q1 and a year ago. Operating loss narrowed by 37% Q/Q to $1.2M, and net loss per share fell to $0.10 from a Q1 loss of $0.14.
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Home Illinois Reward Offered For Information Leading To Arrest In Copper Wire Thefts December 11th, 2017 Britney Taylor Illinois
Authorities are offering a cash reward for information leading to an arrest in connection with copper wire thefts from a Wayne County T-Mobile substation.
Our media partners at WFIW report the theft was discovered on December 11th around 5:30 a.m. at a T-Mobile site just south of Wayne County. The value of the wire is an estimated $2,500.
At this time, police have no leads and are looking for help from the public in finding who is responsible for this theft.
A $250 cash reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest in connection to this incident.
If you have any information about this incident, you are asked to call Wayne County CrimeStoppers Hotline at 618-842-9777. Callers can remain anonymous.
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A Toronto police dog named “Rookie” may need a new name now he’s been injured in the line of duty.
“You can decide that,” said Sgt. John Rose with the K-9 unit, adding Rookie has been on the road a long time.
On Monday, a call came in to the Jane St. and Finch Ave, area for a suspect wanted for several offences and Rookie and his handler responded.
“They went to the call to investigate and a confrontation occurred between the handler and dog and the suspect,” Rose said.
During the scuffle, the suspect located a brick and hit Rookie in the lower mouth, but he his recovering fine.
The handler wasn’t injured.
The police’s Emergency Task Force later took Raheem McLaughlin, 24, of Toronto into custody and charged him with injuring a police dog.
McLaughlin was wanted on several warrants including 15 counts of breaking probation, four counts of mischief, two counts of uttering threats, two counts of break and enter, three counts of assault with a weapon and forcible confinement.
Authorities in South Carolina say four people were found dead in a home in what appears to be a murder-suicide.
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher said in a news release that the dead — a man, a woman and their two children — were found Sunday around 8 p.m. Fisher says it’s believed all four died of gunshot wounds.
In a tweet from a verified Twitter account, the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department said the deaths appear to be a murder-suicide and the investigation is ongoing.
Fisher identified the dead as 26-year-old Marissa Hope Reynoso and two of her children, 4-year-old Elijah Chavez and 1-year-old Ezra Chavez. Also dead was 25-year-old Jorge Luis Chavez, who’s believed to be the father of the two children.
Fisher says an older child of Reynoso wasn’t at the home at the time.
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General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), said Pakistan was on a positive trajectory of peace and stability due to great sacrifices of security forces and the nation.
“The job is not completed yet and we have to carry forward the gains towards enduring peace,” General Bajwa while speaking to officers and faculty of Command and Staff Collage in Quetta on Wednesday. Acknowledging and hailing contributions and performance of young officers in the operations COAS advised them to continue excelling in profession.
Later, COAS visited Headquarters Southern Command, Quetta where he was briefed about the progress of border fencing along the Balochistan portion of Pak-Afghan border, Quetta Safe City Project and ‘Khushal Balochistan’ initiative. The army chief expressed his satisfaction on progress of the socio-economic and security initiatives.
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1st: $1,615 2nd: $460 3rd: $230.
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1 ZIPPING ZEUS (NSW)[4] 12311 FSTD C Jones (Rosedale)
2 ONE CUP SHORT [5] 45323 NBT C Johannsen (Devon Meadows)
3 AZURITE [5] 14363 NBT G James (Woodleigh)
4 MICK'S ANGEL [5] 44542 FSH A Meyer (Hoppers Crossing)
5 ALWAYS ABOUT ME [5] 11672 NBT C Johannsen (Devon Meadows)
6 ZIPPING SCARLET (NSW)[5] 77754 38.07(2) P Mckenzie (Denison)
7 OAKMONT WHISPER [5] 67655 NBT D Mcphie (Kilmany)
8 QUINA BALE (NSW)[5] 71151 NBT S Ferguson (Avalon)
9 SHE'S A COLLINDA [5]Res. 58746 NBT S Tyler (Maffra)
Below are the results from the 8/13/17 WWE Smackdown Live Event in Miami, Florida:
1. WWE Smackdown Tag Team Championship Fatal Four-Way Match
The New Day defeated The Usos, Breezango, and The Hype Bros
2. Sami Zayn defeated Mike Kanellis
3. Luke Harper defeated Mike Kanellis
4. Six-Man Tag Team Match
Tye Dillinger, Sin Cara, and Chad Gable defeated Aiden English, Epico, and Erick Rowan
5. Shinsuke Nakamura defeated Baron Corbin
6. WWE Universal Championship Match
Brock Lesnar defeated Samoa Joe
7. 4-on-3 Handicap Match
Liv Morgan, Naomi, and Becky Lynch defeated Natalya, Tamina, Lana, and Carmella
8. WWE United States Championship Match
AJ Styles defeated Kevin Owens
9. WWE Championship Match
Jinder Mahal defeated Randy Orton
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The Vandalia Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Cardinals Baseball dinner Saturday, March 4, in the Vandalia American Legion. Guests are Ken Oberkfell and Glenn Brummer of the 1982 World Series Champion St. Louis Cardinals.
A ballpark dinner is at 6:00 p.m. followed by a question and answer session with the ballplayers. There will be time after the program for autographs. Please bring your own items to autograph. A limited number of baseball cards will be available.
Tickets are $20.00 for adults and $10.00 for children ages 18 and younger.
For more information or to order tickets, call 431-2281.
REDMOND, Ore. (AP) – The city of Redmond, Oregon, seeks more than $60,000 in a lawsuit filed against a tree-removal company that accidentally cut down a massive spruce in March.
The Bulletin newspaper reports the spruce near City Hall was supposed to become the city’s annual Christmas tree after the completion of a park expansion.
Company owner Wade Fagen says the removal was an honest mistake and criticized the city for taking legal action.
A property management company had asked Fagen Tree & Chips to remove a spruce that had a root problem. Fagen says an employee accidentally went to a property three blocks to the east, where he encountered a similar spruce tree with tape and cones around it.
Keith Leitz, the city’s human resources director, says the tree was marked to prevent it from being removed during the expansion.
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Mon, Apr 17: It’s been deteriorating under Vancouver’s Burrard Bridge since Expo 86 but an original teak dragon boat is about to be resurrected for Canada’s 150 celebrations. Megan Turcato explains.
The governor's position is one of great power and influence, as the current officeholder, Terry McAuliffe, has demonstrated by breaking the record for most vetoes in Virginia history. However, during the last gubernatorial race in 2014, the voter turnout was less than 42 percent, compared with 72 percent during last year's presidential election.
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Rain wiped out the Coppinger Invitational action on Tuesday evening. Here is the revised schedule:
Tuesday
Graham vs. Summers Co 5 pm (Bluefield)
James Monroe vs. Montcalm 7 pm (Bluefield)
Greater Beckley vs. Grundy 5 pm (Tazewell)
Wednesday
Pikeview vs. Greater Beckley 5 pm (Bluefield)
Richlands vs. Bluefield 7 pm (Bluefield)
Honaker vs. Montcalm 5 pm (Tazewell)
Tazewell vs. Summers Co 7 pm (Tazewell)
Thursday
Quarterfinal games at Tazewell and Bluefield at 5 and 7 pm
Friday
Semifinals at Bluefield at 5 and 7 pm
Saturday
Championship at Bluefield at 1 pm
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Larsen & Toubro Infotech has been selected by Accudyne Industries, LLC as the transformation partner to provide IT Infrastructure & Security Management Services.
Accudyne Industries is a leading global provider of precision engineered, process-critical and technologically advanced flow control systems and industrial compressors.Source : BSE
Parents are being warned about a dangerous cling film craze.
A group of teenagers were seen in Edenderry, Co. Offaly holding their breath for as long as they could while their heads are completely wrapped in plastic.
A concerned member of the public raised the issue on the Republic of Edenderry Facebook page.
The manager of the local Youth Café, Kevin Cronly, says young people need to understand how dangerous it is.
He said at their youth club they were going "to talk to young people and let them know there is nothing fun about this craze and try and highlight the dangers of it.
"I think it's important for parents to sit down and chat with their kids. "
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As illegal immigration from Mexico to the U.S. moves eastward, crossing into border in Texas becomes evermore dangerous. From 2012 through 2016, the southeast Texas border has become the deadliest place to make the trek north.
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EAST NAPLES, Fla. A Greater Naples YMCA preschool teacher is accused of grabbing another woman by the hair and throwing her to the ground.
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United Way Celebrates a Major Fundraising Goal…$6 Million!
The total exceeds its 2017 goal of $5.9 million
FARGO, N.D. — United Way of Cass–Clay celebrated a major fundraising milestone.
The organization exceeded its goal of $5.9 million by raising $6 million in 2017.
The mark was a five percent increase over the amount the organization raised the previous year.
As many volunteers celebrated the achievement, United Way Resource Development Director Travis Christopher believes that the six million dollars will only help the organization grow.
“Well it really helps our community partners who do so much and our funding partners. What it allows them to do is plan ahead and start measuring results, and we’re able to have the funding to do that. They plan ahead, and we see even more results in the coming years.”
The six million dollars raised will help United Way achieve its core goals of reducing poverty, preparing students to succeed, and lifting people out of poverty.
The Amazing Spider-Man 2
Starring Andrew Garfield Emma Stone Jamie Foxx Dane DeHaan Campbell Scott Embeth Davidtz
Peter Parker is embracing being Spider-Man, but when his friend Harry Osborn returns, he realizes that his enemies all have one thing in common – Oscorp.
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Sarah Weiss Ma’udi discusses what is needed to defend Israel in the legal field.
Gil Hoffman interviews Sarah Weiss Ma’udi, director of the General International Law Department at the Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Weiss Ma’udi represents Israel in matters of maritime law; water law; international borders; international law relating to natural gas and oil; the recognition of states; Israeli domestic sanctions policies regarding Iran; and Israeli policies with its neighbors.
In the interview, she describes her efforts defending Israel’s actions in Gaza to the world and why winning a legal battle can be more frustrating and time consuming than an instant but fleeting PR victory on CNN. “There is no instant gratification in international law,” she laments.
Weiss Ma’udi also tells the untold stories about how Israel is helping third world countries and perhaps changing stereotypes around the world about the Jewish state.
Starting January 1, it is a crime for law-abiding Californians to loan a firearm to anyone outside of "immediate family," and a new definition of "assault weapons" takes effect in the state. As the Sacramento Bee observes , confusion abounds in a year where the legislature passed gun control for law-abiding citizens, and the state passed similar gun control via ballot initiatives.
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Fomalhaut, the leading light of Piscis Austrinus, the southern fish, stands low in the southeast at nightfall, and at its highest, due south, a few hours later. It’s bright, and there are no other bright stars around it, so it stands out.
April 20 Tower Ltd
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* Maximum financial impact of storms associated with ex-cyclone Debbie will be $3.6 million after tax
* Estimates gross claims costs for storms associated with cyclone debbie, including edgecumbe will reach between $10 million and $12 million
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March 28 Azincourt Uranium Inc:
* Azincourt Uranium announces option agreement to acquire a 70% interest in the east preston uranium project in the athabasca basin
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Officers in Center Line responded to a shooting near Van Dyke Avenue and Theisen Street on Wednesday, July 5, 2018. (WDIV)
CENTER LINE, Mich. - Police responded to a shooting Wednesday morning in Center Line where they say two people were shot and received non-life-threatening injuries.
Officers received a call around 4 a.m. of shots fired in the area of Van Dyke Avenue and Theisen Street, according to the Center Line Police Department.
Two victims, a 17-year-old male and an 18-year-old male, showed up at a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening bullet wounds, police said. One victim was from Detroit and the other was from Warren, according to police.
An investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact Det/Sgt. Michael Gerald at 586-757-2200, or Crimestoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP.
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BOWLING GREEN, Va. (AP) - A Virginia county says it has reached an agreement with the federal government to detain immigrants who have entered the U.S. illegally in a former regional jail.
Caroline County said Tuesday that the five-year deal involving the facility previously known as the Peumansend Creek Regional Jail was reached after almost a year of negotiations.
The county's press release says the facility will house adult male and female immigrants who have no children.
The Free Lance-Star reports U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement will run the center, which is located on Fort A.P. Hill and will now be known as the Caroline Detention Facility.
County Administrator Charles Culley says the first detainees will arrive in 30 days.
County officials expect the deal will reinstate up to 120 jobs that were lost when the jail closed.
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Norma J. Darnell, 98, of Granite City, died Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017, at Eden Village in Glen Carbon.
Visitation will be 10 a.m. until service at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 16, at Irwin Chapel, 3960 Maryville Road in Granite City. Burial will follow at Sunset Hill Memorial Estates in Glen Carbon.
The Friday crew with elected officials commenting on the road bond
6 October 2017 Local Talk Show Programs
Dave was out but we had Joe Ferretti, Bill Stubblefield, Mike Caryl and Delegate, Jason Barrett on the round table, with guests: Delegate, John Overington, Delegate, Saira Blair, Senator and Judiciary Chair, Charles Trump, Delegate and Education Chair, Paul Espinosa, Senator and Finance Chair, Craig Blair, and Delegates Marshall Wilson and Mike Folk, all commenting upon the road bond vote.
Ferry service on Paturia-Daulatdia route on Padma river has resumed after a suspension of nine hours from last night for dense fog.
Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Corporation (BIWTC) resumed ferry service around 10.00am Monday which was suspended from 1:00am.
BIWTC Aricha office Deputy General Manager Zillur Rahman said, fog started to engulf the river from Sunday evening. The ferry service was suspended around 1.00am as density of fog increased.
Seven ferries with passengers and vehicles were halted in mid-river. Later ferry service resumed around 10.00am Monday after the fog cleared, he added.
Meanwhile, hundreds of vehicles were lined up at Paturia and Daulatdia ferry terminals due to the disruption of ferry service.
Oasis Barbershop and Salon on 27th and O streets cut out their Sunday to give free haircuts to kids heading back to school. It's something they've been doing for five years, to help ease the back to school financial burden some families face. "We just want to provide them with a safe spot, where they can come and have fun, get a haircut, get a backpack and be ready for school," said KB Sah, who runs the barbershop. Oasis says they expect to serve more than 4,500 ch...
The Fall Kickoff Tailgate event has been moved due to inclement weather.
The tailgate will be held in the Red Room at The Dow Event Center on Oct. 7 at 5 p.m.
The Dow Event Center invites those who plan to go to the Saginaw Spirit game to come to the tailgating event free of charge.
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Another motorist complaining about potholes in a main A-road (The condition of the A27 Emsworth by-pass is really atrocious, Paul Fitz-Hugh, August 9).
A few months ago it was the A32 in Gosport; I think that was quickly repaired.
Now it’s the A27 in Emsworth.
I expect in the next few weeks there will be moans about hold-ups while they repair that road.
What about the side roads?
I have mentioned a couple of times on the PCC website about all the potholes in the road where I live, and get a reply back saying it is ‘within the limits’.
A small road, tucked away in the middle of a housing estate, not much traffic, leave it alone?
I suppose if someone trips over one of these many potholes and breaks a leg then someone will do something.
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Bromyard Crescent, Paulsgrove
May 3 U.S. short-term interest rate futures were down slightly on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve kept rates unchanged at its May meeting but signaled it remains on track for its second rate hike of the year in June.
Traders continue to see slightly less than even odds of a third rate hike for 2017 in December, based on the price of fed funds futures contracts traded at CME Group Inc's Chicago Board of Trade, as analyzed by Reuters. (Reporting by Ann Saphir; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
BLACKSBURG, Va. - Thirteen-year-old Nicole Madison Lovell was last seen on Jan. 27, 2016.
More than two years later, the man accused of murdering her will stand trial.
10 News has put together this timeline to allow you to see what's happened in the two years since Nicole was reported missing.
VIEW 10 NEWS' COMPLETE COVERAGE ON THIS CASE AND INVESTIGATION
The trial of David Eisenhauer is scheduled to begin on Monday, while Natalie Keepers' trial is scheduled to begin on Sept. 17.
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(WTNH) — Returning back to the roots of an original cell phone, with only the basic texting, phone call and alarm clock features, the ‘Light Phone 2‘ is in high-demand for those who want to return to simpler times.
Researchers have studied the effects of connectivity, as well as digital and social media addiction, which is the reason why this phone was released. The phone has no distractions with apps or web browsing capability to help users stay focused on the present moment without any distractions that other smartphones cause.
The ‘Light Phone 2′ is a crowd-funded project which costs $250.00 — now offered at an “early bird rate” from its’ $400.00 original price tag in an effort to appeal to more users. The device will be available in April 2019 and so far, nearly 1,000 people have ordered the phone.
The original ‘Light Phone,’ which was released in 2015, was purchased by about 10,000 people.
We expose how some of the most deadly battles in the animal kingdom are fought amongst the same species, as well as between predator and prey.
FORT LEE, N.J. (AP) — The Fort Lee Film Commission in New Jersey celebrated Black History Month by honoring a pioneering African-American filmmaker with ties to the area.
The Record reports (http://bit.ly/2l7a4Yd) that film and history enthusiasts gathered at the Fort Lee Museum to highlight the works of director Oscar Micheaux on Tuesday night. The film commission has honored the director annually since the group’s inception in 2002.
The group discussed Micheaux’s opposition of hate groups and his positive portrayals of African-Americans throughout the event.
Micheaux produced and directed five films in Fort Lee between 1920 and 1948. He is also credited with making the first African-American-produced sound film with an entirely black cast.
Fort Lee Film Commission Executive Director Tom Meyers says the group would like to expand the event to discuss more black filmmakers with an entire exhibit.
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Information from: The Record (Woodland Park, N.J.), http://www.northjersey.com
JP Medhi annual lecture
Staff Reporter
GUWAHATI, Aug 14 - The first Jyotiprasad Medhi Memorial Annual Lecture will be held at IIT Guwahati at 4.15 pm on August 16. The lecture has been instituted by the Department of Mathematics, IIT Guwahati to honour the revered scholar who passed away on February 3, 2017. The lecture will be delivered by renowned statistician Prof Rahul Roy from the Indian Statistical Institute, Delhi centre. The organisers have extended its invitation to all admirers of the late Prof Medhi.
A 90-year-old man was killed when a fire burned through several homes in New Jersey early Monday.The third-alarm fire broke out inside one home on Marshall Street in Elizabeth just after 1 a.m. and quickly spread to two more.Firefighters arrived to find heavy fire on the first floor extending to the second floor.There was a report of a person inside, but firefighters were unable to reach him.The cause of the fire is under investigation.
“It would be nice if he clues us in, because sitting out the national anthem is a big deal. While waiting for word from Planet Marshawn, here’s my wild guess:
The sit-down wasn’t unintentional or accidental. Lynch has a distinctive style. He runs hard into people on the field, and he runs hard into authority off the field, and he makes no apologies.
If he is protesting, here’s one thing I would like to know: Lynch’s sit-down took place a few hours after the violent ugliness in Charlottesville, Va., and after the president of the United States declined to condemn the hate groups responsible for the deadly violence.
Is Lynch protesting that violence? Is he protesting in support of Colin Kaepernick, who remains unemployed even though NFL teams are now signing backup quarterbacks from beach pickup games?
If Lynch chooses not to explain his sit-down, he surrenders any power a protest might have.”
By MATTHEW BARAKAT
Associated Press
McLEAN, Va. (AP) - It's an annual rite in Fairfax County, one of the wealthiest counties in America: hundreds of second-graders trooping off to private psychologists, taking IQ tests to prove they're worthy of the county's advanced academic programs.
Data obtained by The Associated Press show the system exacerbates a problem plaguing gifted programs in Fairfax and across the nation: worthy black and Hispanic students are mostly left out.
In Fairfax County, all second-graders take intelligence tests to help determine whether they should be placed into gifted programs. Parents who don't like the results can file appeals, supported by tests they pay for themselves.
But only 3 percent of the kids admitted to the gifted program through these appeals are black or Hispanic, even though they make up a third of the school-system population.
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An 82-year-old woman has been arrested and charged with murder after she allegedly set fire to shacks in Walmer, Nelson Mandela Bay, during the early hours of Sunday.
Police spokesperson, Colonel Priscilla Naidu, said that at around 04:00, the woman had woken her neighbours in Elijah Street, and told them that she had set fire to three shacks.
"The body of an unidentified person was found in one of the shacks," she said.
Naidu said the fire brigade had extinguished the fires. Police had yet to establish the reason for the woman setting the fires.
Naidu said the woman was facing a charge of murder and would appear in court soon.
Source: News24
CHICAGO (AP) - A 19-year-old man has been charged in the shooting death of an 11-year-old Chicago girl.
Chicago police said Wednesday that Antwan C. Jones faces a first-degree murder charge in the killing of Takiya Holmes. She was shot in the head over the weekend and died Tuesday.
Takiya was among at least three children shot in Chicago in recent days.
Police say a Chicago toddler was shot and killed Tuesday in what they suspect was a gang hit on a man who was with her. And authorities said Tuesday that a 12-year-old girl remained in critical condition Monday after she was shot this past weekend.
Jones doesn't have a listed number to pursue comment.
Separately, police said a 25-year-old man was shot dead early Wednesday while driving on Lake Shore Drive, a major thoroughfare in the city.
Should accessory dwelling units be allowed in Sturgeon Bay residential areas? The city council wants to answer that question, but is seeking public input before making a final decision. By definition, an accessory dwelling unit is a smaller secondary unit in addition to the principal dwelling on the lot. Often referred to as “granny flats” or “mother-in-law apartments,” the extra unit can either be a stand-alone structure or be incorporated into the principal dwelling in Door County, often serving as guest quarters. During debate, council-member Barb Allmann said allowing the units in residential areas would devalue property close to them…
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But alder-person Kelly Catarozoli said having an accessory dwelling unit in some neighborhoods is actually an asset…
NEW YORK (AP) — Rafael Devers hit a stunning homer off Aroldis Chapman to tie the game in the ninth inning, and fellow Red Sox rookie Andrew Benintendi singled home the go-ahead run in the 10th as Boston beat the New York Yankees 3-2 on Sunday night.
Chris Sale struck out 12 in his latest dominant performance, but Boston trailed 2-1 before the 20-year-old Devers connected on a 103 mph fastball and became the second left-handed hitter to homer off Chapman in his eight-year career.
By winning a battle of hard-throwing bullpens, the Red Sox upped their AL East lead to a season-high 5 1/2 games over rival New York.
Boston (67-50) took two of three in the series and is a season-best 17 games over .500 after winning 10 of its past 11.
FORSYTH, Ga. (AP) — A jury in Georgia has convicted a man of murder in the 2014 fatal shooting of a sheriff’s deputy.
The Telegraph reports that the same Upson County jurors who convicted 49-year-old Christopher Keith Calmer on Tuesday will hear additional testimony for the murder trial’s penalty phase. Calmer faces a possible death sentence.
Jurors deliberated for roughly 30 minutes before convicting Calmer of murder in the death of Monroe County sheriff’s deputy Michael Norris. They also found Calmer guilty of aggravated assault and other charges in the wounding of a second deputy, Jeff Wilson.
A prosecutor called Calmer a “scheming manipulator” who lured the deputies to his parents’ home with a plan of shooting at them in hopes they would then kill him.
FIFA volunteers in Kazan took part in a flash mob on Tuesday (July 3) as the last game of the host city approaches.
Around 80 local and international volunteers, who learned the choreography over the past week, danced during the official song of the World Cup.
Kazan will host its last game on Friday (July 6), where Brazil and Belgium will battle for a place in the semi-finals.
The league is still reviewing the fracas that broke out in the closing moments of Jacksonville's 30-24 victory for potential discipline, but no suspensions will be coming. Michael Bennett, Sheldon Richardson and Quinton Jefferson were all flagged for personal fouls. Jefferson and Richardson were both ejected, and all three should face hefty fines for their involvement in the ugly conclusion. Jefferson attempted to climb into the stands after fans threw what appeared to be bottles at him as he was leaving the field. He was pulled back by team staff.
A crash in the 7400 block of Hancock 236 Friday afternoon sent a 46-year-old woman and a two-year-old child to the hospital.
At 2:37 p.m., Sherry L. Emerine, 46, of Findlay, was stopped at a stop sign on Flag City Drive in her 2010 Toyota Corolla. She failed to yield to Jason D. Thiery, 37, also of Findlay, who was driving a 2003 Chevy on Hancock 236. Thiery hit Emerine’s car on the driver’s side rear.
Hanco transported Emerine and a two-year-old in Thiery’s car to the hospital. Emerine was cited for failure to yield at a stop sign.
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Thomas Buberl, CEO of French insurer AXA, speaks during the company's 2016 annual results presentation in Paris, France, February 23, 2017. REUTERS/Charles Platiau
ZURICH French insurer AXA (AXAF.PA) has no interest in taking over either Italian or peer Generali (GASI.MI) or Swiss group Zurich Insurance (ZURN.S), Chief Executive Thomas Buberl told Swiss magazine Bilanz.
"We're big enough," Buberl said in an interview published on Thursday. "I don't need Zurich, I don't need Generali. Many groups are big in just two or three markets. We belong to the top players in eight to 10 markets."
Buberl said there was "no chance" Axa would join wider market interest in purchasing Generali.
Axa's focus at the moment was on better reaching customers, he said.
(Reporting by Brenna Hughes Neghaiwi; Editing by Michael Shields)
TAYLOR, Mich. (AP) – The Michigan Supreme Court has rejected an appeal in the case of an unusual school labor agreement that was widely viewed as a way to get around the state’s right-to-work law.
The decision Thursday means a 10-year side agreement between the Taylor school district and its teachers is dead. Justice Richard Bernstein wanted to hear the case.
The deal was made just before Michigan’s right-to-work law started in 2013. Taylor and the Taylor Federation of Teachers had agreed that teachers would pay union dues or a service fee over a 10-year period.
But the Michigan Employment Relations Commission struck it down. The state appeals court agreed, saying it would “undermine” the intent of the right-to-work law, which says workers can’t be forced to support a union to keep their job.
Jeremy London‘s arrest for domestic violence was the result of “an emotionally-charged situation” between him and his wife Juliet, according to the actor’s rep.
“Earlier today, authorities in Jackson County, Mississippi intervened in a private marital matter, resulting in the arrest of Jeremy London on a misdemeanor charge,” Dominic Friesen told Page Six on Friday night. It was “standard protocol in an attempt to diffuse an emotionally-charged situation,” he added.
The actor, 45, known for his role in the 1995 movie “Mallrats,” has been married to Juliet, also an actress, since 2014. The couple do not have children together.
“An isolated incident, today’s events will be addressed privately by Jeremy and Juliet London and will be used to guide their decisions as a couple moving forward,” Friesen said.
London was also charged with domestic violence in 2012 during his previous marriage to his “7th Heaven” co-star Melissa Cunningham.
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Occupancy rates for Baton Rouge hotels were down 10% last summer before the market was boosted by residents and emergency personnel moving into area hotel rooms after severe floods in August inundated thousands of homes and businesses.
The impact: The 91% occupancy rate in September following the flood was the highest such rate since at least 2010, according to data provided to Daily Report by STR, a data and analytics specialist that compiles data on the hotel industry. On the year, occupancy was 69.9%, compared to 63.4% for 2015.
In the months before widespread flooding drove victims and emergency personnel into hotels, the market was down around 10% compared to 2015.
Daily Report has the full story.
Here is the clay replica they made of family annihilator John List on America’s Most Wanted in the 80s. #MurderMonday #CrimeStoppersOfCentralIndiana
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Office workers at Mapletree Business City in Alexandra enjoyed lunchtime naps in Courts Recharge Pod trucks on Thursday.
Goodie bags and prizes were also given away. Besides beds, the pods also boast soothing aromatherapy, warm tea and relaxing music. The two trucks are part of a sleep awareness campaign in partnership with SPH called Come Sleep With COURTS.
Catch the trucks at Ang Mo Kio Hub today from 11am to 7pm.
From tomorrow to Wednesday, they will be roving the Central Business District, shopping districts and neighbourhood towns.
It might be awkward, but having “The Talk” about sex with your sons and daughters is worth it. Badlands Choice Clinic invites parents of children of any age to join us on Thursday, November 2nd at 6:30 in the Black Box Theater at Dickinson Trinity High School for The Whole Sex Talk, an interactive panel discussion aimed at equipping parents to talk to their teens about sex. Join a carefully selected team of local educators, youth ministers, and medical professionals for an interactive panel discussion on how issues of sexuality impact youth in southwest North Dakota. From Snapchat to sexually transmitted disease rates, this event promises to empower parents with the timely knowledge they need to raise their children into healthy, holy, and happy men and women. Contact Laura Huber, Outreach Coordinator at 701.483.9353 or laura@badlandschoiceclinic.com for more information. A free will offering will be collected in support of Badlands Choice Clinic.
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NEW YORK - A 19-year-old Canadian has pleaded guilty to terrorism related charges in the U.S.
The U.S. Justice Department says Abdulrahman El Bahnasawy was one of three people arrested in New York City in connection with an alleged Islamic State-inspired plot more than a year ago.
The plot was revealed Friday after the case was unsealed.
A justice department news release issued Friday says El Bahnasawy, who has been in custody since the FBI arrested him in May 2016, pleaded guilty to terrorism offences and is awaiting sentencing.
The release says El Bahnasawy is from Mississauga, Ont.
The other two accused are an American citizen and a citizen from the Philippines.
Kenosha writer Michael Schumacher has become Wisconsin’s foremost historian of the Great Lakes. While researching November’s Fury , his account of the 1913 inland hurricane that swept across the lakes, he came upon an obscure, long out-of-print title by Midwest author Mary Frances Doner (1893-1985)—a biography of an intrepid early 20th-century figure, a pioneer of Great Lakes’ maritime salvaging. As Schumacher readily admits in his forward to the new edition of Doner’s chronicle, “the details kept the book from becoming dull.” Doner was gifted with the talent of bringing scenes vividly to life as she describes salvager Tom Reid, working in the cold and changeable depths with primitive gear but a problem solver’s imagination.
Kate Upton is going to face off with Ricky Martin on Lip Sync Battle this week and, given her song choice, I’m pretty sure she’s going to win.
The soon-to-be Mrs. Justin Verlander decided to go with “…Baby One More Time” by Britney Spears. If that isn’t a sure-fire winner I don’t know what is. In fact, I’m making this my Stone Cold Lock of the Week.
Still not convinced? Watch:
Yeah she’s gonna win. Here’s a little behind-the-scenes clip with her:
Just to make you feel really old, Ms. Upton was six years old when that song came out.
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(Reuters) - The PGA Tour on Monday said it has suspended Australian Mark Hensby for one year for violating the sport's anti-doping policy.
The 46-year-old had failed to provide a drug testing sample, the PGA said in a statement, adding that it would not be making any additional comments on the suspension.
He will be eligible to return on Oct. 26, 2018, one year after the date of the violation.
The veteran has one PGA Tour win to his name, the 2004 John Deere Classic, to go with a win at the 2005 Scandinavian Masters on the European Tour and three Web.com Tour victories.
The Melbourne native has battled injuries since being hurt in a car accident in 2006 and has undergone three shoulder surgeries.
(Reporting by Rory Carroll, editing by Nick Mulvenney)
Padres right-hander Trevor Cahill reacts after Jose Abreu of the Chicago White Sox scored on a wld pitch during the fourth inning at Guaranteed Rate Field on May 13, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. Padres right-hander Trevor Cahill reacts after Jose Abreu of the Chicago White Sox scored on a wld pitch during the fourth inning at Guaranteed Rate Field on May 13, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois.
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Bruno Mars has done a very good thing and gone and tapped the sweetest of angels, Zendaya, to star in his new "Versace on the Floor" video (recently lip-synced by Donatella herself). Hold on to your hats kids, she is everything and more.
The visual sees the singer/actress dance sensually in a dimly-lit room as Mars plays the piano. It's all very dreamy. Mars shared the video after being honored with the Visionary award last night at the Teen Choice Awards. Zendaya later expressed her excitement to be chosen by the singer, "When the flyest man out here calls you for one of the flyest songs out..you make it happen," she wrote on Instagram.
See the duo in all their glory below.
Ten moves. 10 reps each. Sounds simple enough, but man, your arms will be toast after completing 100 reps without a rest. Modify this workout to fit your ability level by using two- to 10-pound dumbbells. Use the same size dumbbell for all 10 exercises (I used eight-pounders), or switch between lighter and heavier weights depending on the move. If this is still too hard, do five reps for each move instead of 10.
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The governor of Alabama says there is significant damage in parts of Alabama, following severe storms. Governor Kay Ivey says state resources were sent to the affected areas. (March 20) AP
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) -- North Korea said Tuesday that leader Kim Jong Un was briefed on his military's plans to launch missiles into waters near Guam as part of an effort to create "enveloping fire" near the U.S. military hub in the Pacific.
HOT SPRINGS, Ark. (AP) - Police in Hot Springs have identified one of the three people killed in what authorities are calling a triple homicide.
Hot Springs police said Monday that 40-year-old Paul D. Power of Hot Springs was among the dead. He and two female victims were found dead by Hot Springs police on Dec. 5. Police Cpl. Kirk Zaner says authorities are awaiting positive identification of the female victims from the Arkansas State Crime Laboratory.
Police have arrested 34-year-old Nicholas Matthew Lewondowski on suspicion of three counts of capital murder. He's pleaded not guilty to the charges, and a judge has issued a gag order in the case.
A police affidavit said Lewondowski and the three others had argued about stolen property before the killings.
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His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, also sent similar messages to President Trump.
ST. LOUIS (KTVI) – A St. Louis man has been charged with assault for trying to run over two St. Louis police officers with a car this weekend.
Police say they fired at 23-year-old Edward Montgomery during the incident Friday night at an apartment complex on Goodfellow near Gladys.
Officers says it happened while they approached Montgomery’s car after responding to a call for shots fired in the area.
Police say one of the officers shot at the car in fear of his own safety, as the Montgomery’s car came at him, but the suspect drove off.
The shooting is now under investigation by the Force Investigative Unit.
WARSAW, March 19 (Reuters) - The European Union must have a common policy towards Russia and China, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Monday.
"We must have a common policy towards Russia and China," Merkel said via a translator at a joint conference with Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki in Warsaw.
Merkel also said that the future of the entire European Union was important for her government, not just the future of the eurozone or some other group of states.
(Reporting by Pawel Sobczak Writing by Marcin Goettig)
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan legislative committees are considering legislation to steer more newly hired school employees into 401(k)-only retirement plans after a deal was reached between Republican legislative leaders and Gov. Rick Snyder.
House and Senate panels are holding hearings Wednesday, and majority Republicans are expected to move quickly so the full Legislature can finish passing the bills along with the state budget next week.
Under a new version of the legislation, teachers and other new school workers hired on or after next Feb. 1 would be automatically enrolled in a 401(k) plan unless they opt for a costlier pension within 75 days. There would be a "trigger" provision to stop new entrants from getting a pension in the future if the system is underfunded by a certain amount.
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Learn the basics of throwing on a potter’s wheel in this introductory two session workshop. In the first class, students will learn the techniques of wedging, centering and opening a vessel. The second session students will learn to trim the vessel made in the first class. This workshop is designed to build confidence in students enabling them to work in the open clay studio independently. Class size is limited to 4 students so register early! Clay included in the tuition.
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“Childhood Ruined” is a multi-experience art show, as well as “a full-on attack on all of your nostalgic senses.” Fort Worth (Texas) Star-Telegram file photo
According to the latest reports from Turkish sports newspaper Fanatik, Galatasaray have decided they want to sign Inter full-back Yuto Nagatomo on a permanent deal at the end of the season.The Japanese internationalist joined Gala on loan during the January transfer window, and it seems he has done enough to convince coach Fatih Terim and the rest of his technical staff that he deserves to stay at the club long-term.The Istanbul giants currently top the Süper Lig table, though they sit just one point ahead of second-placed İstanbul Başakşehir.Nagatomo initially opted to move to Turkey in search of more first team opportunities with a view to securing a place in Japan’s squad for this summer’s FIFA World Cup in Russia.It remains to be seen whether his future does lie at Türk Telekom Stadium though, if reports are to be believed, members of the club hierarchy will contact their Nerazzurri counterparts in order to reach a deal as soon as possible.(Fanatik)Jordan Russell (@JordRuss96)
Emergency crews are on the scene of a submerged vehicle in the playa lake near the 7000 block of Elgin Avenue.
According to Lubbock Police, a man was fishing and left for several hours, in which time it rained. When he returned and tried to pull out of the area, his tires started spinning and he couldn't stop the SUV from sliding into the water. He ran to his house to call for help.
The dive team is currently on the scene.
A witness, Dani Garrison, who lives across the water, says she heard someone screaming and saw a car in the water. She says she told a neighbor to call the cops and jumped in the water but did not find anyone. A neighbor told Garrison she saw somebody running in the area.
KCBD has a crew on the scene.
There is no word on citations at the time.
We will update this story as more information becomes available.
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Spice Girls hinted at a reunion Friday as the “Wannabe” group promised “exciting possibilities that will once again embrace the original essence of the Spice Girls.”Victoria “Posh Spice” Beckham, Emma “Baby Spice” Bunton, Geri “Ginger Spice” Halliwell, Melanie “Scary Spice” Brown and Melanie “SportyThis article originally appeared on www.rollingstone.com: Spice Girls Hint at Reunion, ‘New Opportunities Together’ …read more
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Steelmakers aren't out of the woods yet. A year-long resurgence risks cooling as a slowdown in China's property market deepens, exposing bullish sentiment as overblown, according to a U.S.-based hedge fund manager and former Citigroup Inc. analyst.
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Gov. Robert Bentley's office is reacting to news that a new impeachment resolution is being floated around the Alabama House of Representatives that accuses him of misusing campaign funds and not following state law. "Alabama law requires that any impeachment proceedings follow a strict procedure and afford the Governor due process at every stage.
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“At the end of the day, it isn’t where I came from. Maybe home is somewhere I’m going and never have been before.” – Warsan Shire
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Do you remember Sharyia Grant? She's the East Texas woman who disappeared more than a year ago when she was 8 months pregnant. Tonight at 10, Bob Hallmark has a new report on the progress her family says is being made.
Khyati Patel has the story of a new Lufkin business filling in the employment gap for East Texans laid off.
Meteorologist Jessica Faith says temperatures will stay right around average with no rain for the upcoming work week, so watch any outside burning. She'll have the full forecast for the weather where you live at 10.
The homers remained in second place on 21 points from 13 matches, two points short of leaders Lobi Stars.
Nigeria Premier Football League hot shot, Junior Lokosa, has banged in his 11th goal of the season as Kano Pillars forced Niger Tornadoes to a one-all draw at Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano on Monday.
The homers remained in second place on 21 points from 13 matches, two points short of leaders Lobi Stars.
Andrew Ikefe stunned the Kano fans when he scored off a Babawo corner after just 19 minutes.
Pillars drew level nine minutes from time courtesy of a penalty goal by Lokosa.
For the last, oh, six years, the UConn football team has been surrounded by nothing but questions. So few were answered that Bob Diaco lost his job over it (among other things). As the 2015 season wound to a close,…
You can’t look away. But it’s all good. This town is burning up. Still, you’ve got to put down your phone and get out to where it’s happening.
Over to Downtown Lorain for the 3rd and best-yet installment of the FireFish Festival (pictured). Down to the Grog to catch The Lighthouse and The Whaler before they depart on a month-long national tour. Out to Holden Arboretum for Goblins in the Garden.
And we’re here to help. Alex Sukhoy and her CareerTOOLBOX column are back, extolling the virtues of Cleveland vs. Chicago, so you can light a fire under your career. And unfortunately, our columnist Mansfield Frazier sees more fire than light in recent events. Maybe that’s something we can all work on this week. –Thomas Mulready
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Roger Bryan Redd, 45 of Adairsville, was arrested this week after police said he went into a home in Rome and placed a woman and her child in fear of their lives.
Reports said that the 13 year-old child suffered “excessive mental pain” in the altercation.
Redd is charged with two counts simple assault, criminal trespass and cruelty to children.
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Earlier this year, I decided it was finally time to upgrade my mattress.
But I didn't just want a bigger mattress; I wanted a better mattress.
I'd heard many great things about Casper, which famously grew from a single person working on a single product to a team of over 30 people working out of an R&D lab in San Francisco. And after learning about Casper's first new mattress since 2014 — the high-tech Wave mattress, which starts at $1,095 — I knew I had to give it a try.
Casper was kind enough to send me a queen-sized review unit of the Casper Wave to try for myself, which retails for $1,995. In my experience so far, I've found it to be one of the best mattresses I've ever slept on, and well worth the investment if you care at all about getting good sleep at night.
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There are millions of great apps on the Google Play Store, so it can be tough for apps to get noticed and pick up the traction they deserve. That's one of the reasons why Google runs a yearly "Google Play Award" system, where it picks a couple dozen apps to highlight for outstanding design, user experience, performance, innovation and overall quality. Google just released the full list of nominees for the award, which in itself is a huge deal for these developers, but at Google I/O 2018 we'll see the actual award winners.
Here are all of the nominated apps, divided up by category — there are nine categories in total, and five nominees for each one.
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Apple sold fewer iPhones in the holiday quarter than it did a year earlier, a fact that in the past would have spooked investors and worried the company's fans. But not this time around. That's because even though it sold fewer phones, it made a lot more money off them.
Boosted by sales of the company's new flagship, the iPhone X, which starts at $1,000, the average price consumers paid for Apple's smartphones jumped through the roof in the period. As seen in this chart from Statista, which is based on Apple's data, the average price consumers are paying for iPhones has been on a steady incline — as has Apple's smartphone revenue.
This may arguably be the best week in street style of the year!
Thanks to Paris Fashion Week—and the beautiful, provoking looks sent down the runways—celebrities felt the pressure to turn up in their most eye-catching looks, especially if they were attending the shows.
This week, we saw Naomi Campbell delight paparazzi in a head-to-toe print ensemble, topped off with an intricate, textured trench and a blunt bob. She wore a subtle smirk in a way only the supermodel can—we like to believe she's thinking, "Yes, I am really that cool."
File Photo: Security fences can be seen near trees inside the Manus Island detention centre in Papua New Guinea, February 11, 2017. Behrouz Boochani/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo Sydney: Drunk soldiers "went on a rampage" and fired shots in the air at an Australian asylum-seeker camp in Papua New Guinea, police said Sunday, in the latest violence to rock the scandal-hit facility.
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WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is banning all use by Americans of Venezuelan cryptocurrency, saying that its introduction is intended to skirt U.S. sanctions.
In an executive order issued on Monday, President Donald Trump declared illegal all transactions related to Venezuelan digital currencies, coins or tokens. The prohibition applies to all people and companies subject to U.S. jurisdiction. The move follows the introduction this month of a Venezuelan cryptocurrency known as the “petro,” for which the government says it has received investment commitments of $5 billion.
In the executive order, Trump said it was an “attempt to circumvent U.S. sanctions” imposed for democratic backsliding. The Treasury had said in January that the petro appeared to be an extension of credit to Venezuela and warned that transactions in it may violate U.S. sanctions.
Kyrgyzstan will hold its next presidential election on Nov. 19, a statement on President Almazbek Atambayev's website said Wednesday.
Unlike in other former Soviet countries in majority-Muslim Central Asia, where democracy is limited and elections usually a foregone conclusion, the vote Kyrgyzstan is preparing to hold will be hotly contested.
The party Atambayev is most closely affiliated with, the Social Democratic Party of Kyrgyzstan (SDPK), has yet to nominate a candidate to compete in a race he is constitutionally barred from entering.
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A student receives a diphtheria vaccine at a primary school on the first day of a campaign in Tangerang, Indonesia. Monday, Dec. 11, 2017. Indonesia began a campaign to immunize 8 million children and teenagers against diphtheria. Tatan Syuflana AP Photo
Alice Cooper is going back on the road with the surviving members of his original band.
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Photo courtesy of the North Shore School District: School board administrators and directors from Washington's 1st Congressional District attended a meeting with U.S. Rep Suzan DelBene in early May to provide feedback on federal funding concerns. U.S. Rep. Suzan DelBene recently met with regional representatives to address potential federal policy changes that may slash education funds.
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April 13 Green Plains Inc:
* On April 12 entered into a privately negotiated agreement with a holder of co's 3.25% Convertible Senior Notes due 2018 - SEC filing
* 884,220 shares, about $10.6 million common stock, cash in amount of accrued but unpaid interest on 2018 Notes to be exchanged
* The shares, $10.6 million common stock, cash to be exchanged for about $24.1 million in aggregate principal amount of 2018 Notes
* Company expects to exchange initial shares on April 19, 2017, and additional shares on April 25, 2017 Source text: (bit.ly/2ovAtlL) Further company coverage:
A limited edition of arguably one of the worlds most popular tequilas. This ones a keeper. Share with the ones who can appreciate the specialness of this.
Personal trainer Paul Cortesi assists Greenwich resident Amy Lewis with a workout at In Forma Fitness on West Putnam Avenue in Greenwich, Conn. Monday, Feb. 13, 2017.
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The protest gatherings in cities from Far East Pacific ports to St. Petersburg were spearheaded by Alexei Navalny, the anti-corrupti... . People gather for an anti corruption rally in St.Petersburg, Russia, Monday, June 12, 2017.
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On March 20, 1992 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada, former middleweight and super middleweight champion Iran “The Blade” Barkley, from Bronx, New York, fought ATG Thomas “Hitman” Hearns, from Detroit by way of Memphis, Tennessee, for the second time. Their first fight, in 1988, end with a shocking victory for The Blade. Going into the rematch, Barkley was 28-7. Hearns was 50-3-1. The fight was scheduled for 12 rounds and was for the WBA light heavyweight title…
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It is obviously futile to attempt to eliminate unemployment by embarking upon a program of public works that would otherwise not have been undertaken. The necessary resources for such projects must be withdrawn by taxes or loans from the application they would otherwise have found. Unemployment in one industry can, in this way, be mitigated only to the extent that it is increased in another.
— Ludwig von Mises
BUHL, Minn. — Authorities in northeastern Minnesota say a man has drowned while trying to rescue his dog from a water-filled mining pit.
The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office says 56-year-old Gary Paternoster died after he was pulled from the water in Buhl Saturday evening.
WCCO -TV reports the man’s dog had been caught on something in the water and he was trying to save his pet.
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April 13 Kratos Defense And Security Solutions Inc
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U.K. Financial Conduct Authority to look at individual DC market risks
The U.K. Financial Conduct Authority, in cooperation with The Pensions Regulator, is seeking industry input on individual defined contribution arrangements.
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Rhode Island’s first responders after the bombardment of Fort Sumter wore a unique uniform that featured distinctive blue pullover blouses, gray trousers and black hats. Also conspicuous was a scarlet bedroll. Trimmed in black and designed to be slung across the back, they doubled as a poncho—an idea from Ambrose E. Burnside, the colonel and commander of the 1st Rhode Island Detached Militia.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Federal jurors have sided with 3M Co. in a lawsuit brought by a South Carolina man who contended a surgical infection he suffered was caused by the Minnesota company's patient-warming device.
The jury in Minneapolis decided Wednesday that 76-year-old Louis Gareis had not shown that 3M's Bair Hugger device caused his problem during hip-replacement surgery in 2010.
Gareis' attorneys said an appeal will be filed. 3M says the company "is grateful that the jury put science first."
The Star Tribune reports the case was the first of thousands of individual lawsuits pending against Maplewood-based 3M to go to a jury.
The Bair Hugger is used in more than 80 percent of U.S. hospitals during surgery to maintain the patient's normal body temperature before, during and after a surgery.
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Highly-desired acreage in Bluffton with private dock on Rose Dhu Creek, a short ride to May River. 1 of 32 large-lot properties in May River Plantation. Limited restrictions and low POA fee. Custom built in 2015 by a construction expert - no detail spared, see documents for more specifics on construction. Entire bottom level is 2,800sf garage/shop, wired and finished with unimaginable amount of storage. Top floor is floored and can be completed into whatever you wish. 3.8 acre property has been approved for 1 more [guest] home / additional structures. 2 options for master suite. Private, in-house, mother-in-law suite with its own kitchen/laundry.
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Ousted FBI Director James Comey said Thursday that he suspected former Attorney General Loretta Lynch was in cahoots with the Hillary Clinton campaign last summer.
Lynch, he said, told him not to refer to the probe into Clinton’s private email server as an “investigation.”
“She said just call it a matter. … That concerned me because that language tracked how the campaign was talking about the FBI’s work,” he said.
Former President Bill Clinton’s surprise meeting with Lynch at an Arizona airport also prompted him to go public with results of the FBI probe into the email server.
“That was the thing that capped it for me, that I had to do something separately to protect the credibility of the investigation, which meant both the FBI and the Justice Department,” Comey said.
Comey announced last July that criminal charges were not warranted, angering Republicans.
National Focus for Tuesday June 13, 2017 with Lourianne Graham Carter and Creole Highlights with Shaakira Pierre. In the headlines .. Over $7.45 Million for Road Reconstruction in Layou and Laudat, Dominica Hosts Cohort 10 of Caribbean Leadership Project, and Development of Campbell/Despor Road to Could Serve as National Emergency Exit.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Due to the threat of severe weather around Middle Georgia officials at the Cherry Blossom Festival have postponed Heroes Day at Central City Park. Heroes Day which was schedule for today is now planned for Tuesday. All activities at Third Street Park have been moved inside to the Historic Terminal Station. Marvel Burgess, Fest Chair of the Cherry Blossom Festival, stopped by the 41Today studio to brief everyone on the situation. She also spoke about why the decision was made to postpone Heroes Day. Watch the full interview with 41NBC News anchor Ty Wilson right here.
Penske Truck Leasing announced the launch of its new connected fleet solutions. Using a device-neutral data platform, Penske Truck Leasing said it can now connect its systems with virtually any truck and engine configuration or telematics service provider.
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A mother from New Canaan is accused of leaving her baby alone in a hot car for almost an hour while she shopped.
Police charged 34-year old Kathryn Ferguson with risk of injury to a child.
Investigators say she left her 11-month-old in the car because the baby was asleep. Court documents say the baby was reportedly left in the car alone for about 48 minutes. The temperature outside was 85 degrees.
According to court paperwork, Ferguson called 9-1-1 after she returned to the car and the baby wouldn't stop crying.
She is expected to appear in court on Aug. 22.
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick Three-Evening' game
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the "Pick Three-Evening" game were:
4-2-6, Fireball: 9
(four, two, six; Fireball: nine)
Merced College's Derek Molina rounds first on an RBI triple earlier this season. Molina was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the 14th round of the Major League Baseball Draft on Wednesday. Sean Lynch slynch@mercedsun-star.com
Real's Toni Kroos lifts the trophy after winning the UEFA Champions League Final between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid at the Giuseppe Meazza stadium in Milan, Italy, May.28, 2016. EPA-EFE FILE/PETER POWELL
Real Madrid's Toni Kroos on Tuesday said that the team's extensive experience is what allows the Blancos - even if they are losing - to change the tempo of a game and pull off a win.
The 28-year-old Germany midfielder, who played at Bayern Munich between 2007 and 2014, admitted it would feel different facing his former club on Thursday in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League semifinals.
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Pizza Hut the restaurant chain is currently owned by Rutland Partners a private equity firm however, there could be a deal on the table.
The Sunday Times reported Pricoa is in discussions to buy the restaurant chain after hiring advisors PWC to find a buyer.
Pizza Hut who nearly went into administration four years ago was bought by Rutland who paid a nominal sum to acquire the restaurant chain from Yum! Brands who are also behind KFC.
Rutland has poured millions into turning the business around and revamped around 350 of their premises they are also the owners of Bernard Mathews the turkey empire.
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Firefighters are tackling a huge blaze at Colsterworth where 200 tonnes of compost are well alight.
Fire crews from Grantham, Corby Glen and Bourne have attended the blaze at Honey Pot Lane. People living nearby are being advised to keep doors and windows closed.
A spokesman for Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue Service said: “Crews are currently using one hose reel to extinguish the fire, being assisted with heavy machinery to move the compost.”
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Even if the Affordable Care Act is repealed or significantly changed by Congress and President Donald Trump, the more than 9,900 employees of the City and County of Denver enrolled in one of the three city-offered health insurance plans should not be greatly affected. Heather Britton, manager of benefits and wellness in the city’s Office […]
Top EU economic affairs official Pierre Moscovici met Greek leaders in Athens Wednesday in a bid to break the deadlock between the debt-laden country and its creditors.
The visit by the former French finance minister comes after months of failed talks between Athens and its eurozone and International Monetary Fund (IMF) lenders.
The feuding has blocked new loans from Greece's 86 billion euro bailout that Athens needs for debt repayments of 7.0 billion euros ($7.44 billion) this summer.
There has long been a split between the IMF and Europe over a demand by the eurozone that Greece deliver a primary balance, or budget surplus before debt repayments, of 3.5 percent of GDP.
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The Bird-in-Hand Stage is located at the Bird-in-Hand Family Restaurant and offers exceptional entertainment, including musical theatre and magic shows. It’s an intimate theatrical experience and has become one of Lancaster County’s must-see stops for live performances.
Half-Stitched, the musical, follows an Amish widow as she teaches a small weekend quilting class. Cultures collide and personalities conflict when six loose threads and am Amish widow spend a weekend together learning a little about quilts and a lot about themselves.
Some of the gang joined us in the studio to bring us a preview of the music you can expect at the theatre! You can hear them sing, “Common Thread,” in the video below, or learn more about the theatre in the video above.
Unidentified Woman Crashes Car Loaded With Accelerants Into Broward County Sheriff’s Office
Just before noon on Monday, an unidentified woman crashed a Toyota Camry carrying accelerants into a Broward Sheriff’s Office district office. After the car slammed into the community service room at BSO’s South Broward office in Pembroke Park, it burst into flames.
A worker painting inside the office aided the driver in exiting the car; Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue transported the woman, who had third-degree burns, to Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood. – READ MORE
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Despite a solid effort, the Indiana Pacers let a win against the San Antonio Spurs slip through their fingers late, losing their fourth straight game. The Pacers jumped up by as many as nine in the second quarter, though they were forced to contend with a Spurs comeback as San Antonio went up nine themselves in the third.
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* Entered agreement to acquire exclusive long-term global license rights for Burberry beauty luxury fragrances, cosmetics and skincare
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BOSTON (AP) – Boston’s top cop has completed his first marathon since the 2013 bombings.
Police Commissioner William Evans returned to the storied marathon for the first time as a runner Monday. He crossed the finish line with a time of about 3 hours and 50 minutes.
It was Evan’s 19th time completing the race and his 52nd overall marathon.
Evans has been the city’s police commissioner since 2014.
He had just completed the Boston Marathon in 2013 when two pressure cooker bombs detonated near the finish line, killing three people and injuring hundreds more. Evans played critical roles in the initial response, investigation and ensuing manhunt for the bombers.
Evan said Monday he was running in part to show people the race was “back to normal.”
“If I can come back,” Evans said, “everyone can.”
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AUSTIN (KXAN) — February is all about the heart, and many are focused on how to capture the hearts of others.
But heart and diabetes health is what’s inspiring one man and his friend to hike across the country.
Jordan Provencher is passing through Austin right now, making a stop in Zilker Park, but started hiking from Virginia last September to raise awareness for diabetes.
He lost his mother in 2012 to heart complications tied to diabetes.
“I always felt inspired and crazy motivated to do whatever I could to help the diabetes community as a whole,” Provencher said. “Inspire people to kind of get up, get their health in check, and find a cure for this terrible disease.”
After Austin, Provencher is headed to El Paso and will end his hike in San Diego.
On his hike across the country, the accommodations aren’t great. Provencher said he has spent many nights, sleeping on people’s front lawns.
The Noah’s March Foundation began sponsoring Provencher’s hike this week.
I always tell myself to approach the trade deadline with tempered expectations, just because the disappointment of not making a heralded move is so deflating, especially when a team has specific needs to address. However, with the Colorado Avalanche potentially conducting a fire sale and the Los Angeles Kings in need of a scoring forward, my imagination is running wild with the possibility that Matt Duchene could be sent to Los Angeles.
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March 19 (Reuters) - Mediwound Ltd:
* MEDIWOUND REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER AND FISCAL YEAR 2017 FINANCIAL RESULTS
* Q4 LOSS PER SHARE $0.09
* Q4 EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW $-0.17 — THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S
* ANNOUNCES DISCUSSIONS REGARDING POTENTIAL STRATEGIC TRANSACTION
* HAVE BEEN APPROACHED BY ANOTHER CO TO CONSIDER STRATEGIC TRANSACTION AND ENGAGED, IN THAT RESPECT, IN DISCUSSIONS
* ‍REVENUES FOR Q4 OF 2017 WERE $0.5 MILLION, A 23% INCREASE COMPARED TO Q4 OF 2016​
* BOARD HAS RETAINED MOELIS & COMPANY LLC TO ASSIST US IN EVALUATION OF POTENTIAL OPPORTUNITY
* EXPECT CASH USE FOR OPERATING ACTIVITIES IN 2018 TO BE IN RANGE OF $14.0 MILLION TO $16.0 MILLION
* PLAN TO COMPLETE RECRUITMENT OF 175 PATIENTS TO ONGOING NEXOBRID U.S. PHASE 3 DETECT STUDY AROUND MID-2018
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Turkey’s state-run news agency says police have detained eight people in connection with the Istanbul nightclub attack.
Anadolu Agency says that the eight have been taken into custody by Istanbul anti-terrorism squads and they are being questioned at Istanbul’s main police headquarters.
The gunman, who escaped after carrying out the attack, wasn’t among the eight.
The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for the attack, which killed 39 people, most of them foreigners.
It's a pitiful sham and a godawful shame -- a situation where Trump's supporters will, in the not too distant future, turn on him after they've had their illusions shattered -- but will it be too late?
WASHINGTON—The White House on Wednesday announced a new acting secretary at the Department of Veterans Affairs, ending days of confusion about who is in charge of the massive federal agency.
Peter O’Rourke, the VA’s chief of staff, replaces Robert Wilkie, who President Donald Trumphas nominated to become VA secretary. Mr. O’ Rourke was elevated to the acting secretary position on Tuesday, according to an announcement from the White House released Wednesday morning.
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A huge fireball lit up the sky over southwestern China when a meteoroid entered the Earths atmosphere and burst into flames. NASA data put the velocity of the fireball at 14.6 kilometers per second, generating impact energy equivalent to 540 tons of TNT as it blazed across the night sky near the border with Myanmar.
Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has reportedly described US President Donald Trump as a "better devil" that Hillary Clinton, saying although he may "have his faults, he was a blessing in disguise for Zimbabwe".
According to The Sunday Mail, Mugabe said this while addressing thousands of his Zanu-PF supporters in Gwanda on Saturday.
Speaking mainly in Shona language, Mugabe described Clinton as "cruel", adding that if she had been elected president, she would have brought more sanctions on the southern African country.
A New Zimbabwe.com report quoted Mugabe as saying: "We don't know much about the new President Trump; some say he is impulsive, he does not think straight. Some say he is crazy, we don't know.
"But I personally say, ah, even if he was so crazy, he still did us a favour by getting rid of that one woman (Clinton), who was meant to succeed [former US president Barack Obama."
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PARIS May 3 The two rivals in France's presidential election clashed on Wednesday over the euro, with the far right's Marine Le Pen accusing centrist Emmanuel Macron of brandishing "project fear" while he said her plans to ditch the currency would be fatal for the country.
"The euro is the currency of bankers, not that of the people," said Le Pen who wants to take France out of the euro and bring back the franc.
Labelling Le Pen "the high priestess of fear," Macron said leaving the euro would be a "fatal" step. (Reporting by Ingrid Melander; Editing by Richard Balmforth)
Washington • Americans cut spending at gasoline stations, department stores and electronics shops in May as retail sales registered their biggest drop in 16 months, a cautionary sign for the economy.
The Commerce Department said Wednesday that retail sales dropped 0.3 percent, the first decline since February and the sharpest since a 1 percent decrease in January 2016. Economists had expected sales to increase slightly in May after rising 0.4 percent in April.
Over the past year, retail sales have risen a solid 3.8 percent.
Last month, sales fell 2.8 percent at electronics stores, the biggest such drop since March 2016. They fell 2.4 percent at gasoline stations and 1 percent at department stores, which have struggled with competition from online retailers.
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis has exhorted Catholic bishops worldwide to do what's needed to ensure children aren't sexually abused by clergy.
The Vatican on Monday released the text of a Dec. 28 letter Francis sent to bishops about injustices to children such as slave labour , malnutrition and sexual exploitation, including abuse by priests.
In the letter, Francis decries the "sin of what happened, the sin of failing to help, the sin of covering up and denial, the sin of the abuse of power."
Francis tells bishops to "adhere, clearly and faithfully, to 'zero tolerance'" for sex abuse of minors.
The pontiff himself has been criticized by some for not punishing bishops who covered up abuse by reassigning molesters to different parishes.
The U.S. Supreme Court early Tuesday denied Arkansas’ request to lift a stay that would have allowed the state to carry out its first execution in 12 years. Eight inmates were scheduled to be executed before April 30, when one of the three drugs in a combination used for lethal injection expires. Bruce Ward and Don…
PORTLAND, Ore.—- Part of Naito Parkway near N.W. Davis street Has been approved 15,000 people are using the better Naito cycle track. $165.000.00 was invested to enhance the key signals and make necessary improvements. The Crosswalk on Steele bridge ramp gives key access to Waterfront Park.
Reducing conflict between cars turning onto the bridge. All changes make it easier for cyclists on lower deck of the bridge. They won’t have to use the Esplanada. More cycle tracks and protected bike lanes will be a proven safe way to get around by bike.
Family Awakened by Massive Gator – on Second-Story Porch
A family in South Carolina says an alligator, estimated to be 9-feet long and roughly 300-pounds, climbed a 15-foot staircase, broke open a screen and barged into their enclosed porch on Easter Sunday.
DURHAM, N.C. — A group of anti-white supremacy protesters tore down a Confederate monument Monday during a rally outside a North Carolina courthouse.
Amid chants of “No KKK, no fascist USA,” the group used a ladder and rope to pull down the monument. Several protestors then kicked and spit on the twisted statue as the crowd cheered, according to WNCN.
The protest was organized in response to the white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia over the weekend. Organizers of the Durham gathering told WNCN their goal was to “smash white supremacy.”
#Durham protesters continue their march downtown in an effort to "smash white supremacy" #Charlottesville pic.twitter.com/MKHjS3HrDT — Derrick Lewis (@DerrickQLewis) August 14, 2017
It’s not the first time that the monument, which depicts a Confederate soldier with the words “In memory of the boys who wore the gray,” has been vandalized since it was erected in 1924.
In July, 2015, someone spray painted “Black Lives Matter” on the base of the monument.
SHEER INCOMPETENCE AND AN OVERWEENING DISDAIN FOR THEIR CUSTOMERS: United Airlines In The News Again…But Is Sheer Incompetence The Only Flaw Here?
“It’s great for our country to see him doing well there, and me doing well here,” said Lucas, who is enjoying his fifth — and best — season with PSG. “He’s a great example. I’m happy for him, for everything he’s doing there and in the national team as well.”
We're are a nation of TV watchers, and a new survey has found comedy is always what has kept us glued to the small screen.
A poll by galabingo.com asked UK viewers for their favourite TV moments, from the 70s till the present day, and while soaps, reality TV and even this decade’s more highbrow winner figured strongly, it was sitcoms which took the bulk of the votes. 167 scenes from Only Fools and Horses being nominated, the Trotters coming top of the poll in two decades.
Two days after Shivraj Raju, a journalist working with a Punjabi daily, was allegedly attacked, the police Monday arrested Gidderbaha Truck Union president Charanjeet Brar along with two others. They were produced in a court and sent to 14 days judicial custody. Charanjeet is a close aide of Indian Youth Congress president and Giddarbaha MLA Amarinder Raja Warring. The other two arrested are Anil Kumar and Harwinder Singh. Police also recovered the vehicle used in the crime, said DSP Rajpal Singh.
On Saturday night, police had booked the trio along with Jaspreet Bhalaiana, PA of Warring and 15 unidentified persons for allegedly assaulting Raju at his shop-and-office near Bharu Chowk in Giddarbaha.
The attack came after a a news report by Raju on a dispute in Charanjeet’s family.
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PORT ARTHUR, Texas (AP) — A fire official says three children rescued from a burning apartment in Southeast Texas have died from their injuries.
Port Arthur Fire Marshal Paul Washburn tells KFDM television that firefighters arrived at the burning building a little after midnight Wednesday. First responders found the children and rushed them to a hospital where they were pronounced dead.
Washburn says the children were aged 2, 6 and 12.
Washburn tells The Associated Press the three children were the only ones inside the apartment when the fire broke out. He says their mother had taken another child to the hospital.
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You can help decide who gets the provinces highest honor.
Nominations are now open for the Saskatchewan Order Of Merit, a chance to celebrate citizens who significantly impact the social, cultural and economic well-being of the province.
Nominees have to be current or former long-term residents of the province and Canadian citizens.
Groups and organizations, along with members of Parliament, the Legislature or the judiciary are ineligible for nomination. Posthumous nominations are accepted within one year of an individual’s date of death.
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FILE - This is a Saturday, April 4, 2015, file photo of former tennis star Martina Navratilova, right, as she poses with Serena Williams, after Williams won the women's final match at the Miami Open tennis tournament, in Key Biscayne, Fla. Martina Navratilova says she is "angry" and feels let down by the BBC after learning that John McEnroe gets paid at least 10 times more than her for their broadcasting roles at Wimbledon. McEnroe earns between 150,000-199,999 pounds
$210,000-280,000) for working at Wimbledon while Navratilova says she gets paid 15,000 pounds
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The mother of a girl at the center of a medical and religious debate over brain death says she doesn’t regret moving from California to New Jersey so her daughter could receive care after being declared dead.
Nailah Winkfield told reporters Tuesday that she gave up everything for daughter Jahi McMath, but it was worthwhile. The San Francisco Chronicle reports that Jahi will be buried Friday in Hayward, California.
Winkfield says doctors declared Jahi dead on June 22 after an operation to treat an intestinal issue.
McMath had already been declared dead in December 2013 after suffering irreversible brain damage during routine surgery in California when she was 13.
Winkfield refused to accept the conclusion and took McMath to New Jersey, which accommodates religions that don’t recognize brain death.
Outspoken Assembly member for Ridge–Nhyiaeso Electoral Area, Abraham Boadi, is now Presiding Member of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA).
Also known as Opooman, Mr. Boadi was elected in a poll in which he was the sole candidate.
He takes over from Amakomhene, Nana Adu Mensah, who occupied the position late last year to restore calm after months of divisive and stormy search.
“I feel great. I’m very happy, it has been a long way coming,” he says.
In an interview with Nhyira News, he revealed that he will work tirelessly to move the Assembly forward.
“This position will change me as most people know me to be vociferous; I’m a leader now I have to protect and see to the day to day administration of the assembly. We need to compose our sub-committees and set the main purpose of the assembly into motion,” Mr. Boadi said.
‘Any chance he got, he did it’: Man allegedly raped, used sex toys on 11-year-old relative
Silas Wirth now faces a charge of continuous sexual abuse of a young child. He remains in the Bexar County Jail on a $75,000 bail.
Incoming White House press secretary Sean Spicer is defending cryptic comments by President-elect Donald Trump that he knows “things that other people don’t know” when it comes to allegations of Russian hacking.
Spicer tells Fox News Channel’s “Fox & Friends” that Trump is getting national security briefings “on a daily basis” and “there doesn’t seem to be conclusive evidence” Russians were behind the hacking of Democratic emails during the election.
Spicer also dismissed on Monday a report released by the FBI and Homeland Security Department supporting the accusations against Russia, calling it a “how-to” manual on basic cybersecurity for Democrats.
In an interview on NBC’s “Today Show,” Spicer said President Barack Obama only punished Russia after Democrat Hillary Clinton lost the election and that the recent sanctions were politically motivated.
Nena peaked in the US in 1983 with "99 Luftballons." Andreas Rentz/Getty Images
A one-hit wonder is a singer/group that has only experienced real mainstream success with one hit song.
Often, people will only remember the name of the song, and not the singer/group behind it.
We've rounded up the best one-hit wonders of the past 60 years, including classics like "Macarena" and "Mambo No. 5."
Even though an artist may be a one-hit wonder, they still might have contributed one of the most famous songs of all time. Take Tommy Tutone, for example. You might not know the band, but you can definitely recite the number "867-5309" — Jenny's phone number.
In the last six decades, many one-hit wonders have blessed our ears (or not so much) — we've rounded up the top 50 of the past 60 years.
Take a trip down memory lane to revisit these classic jams.
Terence Davis scored a career-high 33 points as Mississippi wiped out a nine-point second half deficit Tuesday to defeat LSU 96-76. Ole Miss outscored the Tigers 39-10 in the final 11 minutes to win decisively as Deandre Burnett and Sebastian Saiz had 15 points apiece.
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I asked the cast of Empire and Star for their best cuffing season advice only to find out that most of them didn’t know what cuffing season meant. Jussie Smollett, Ryan Destiny, and Amiyah Scott were able to save the day but it makes for an interesting video. Check it out above.
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Shinsegae Department Store said Wednesday it has created a new jewelry brand called Addir that focuses on diamonds. Its products will be designed, sourced, manufactured and sold through Shinsegae Department Store. Addir opens at the department store’s Daegu branch Thursday and its Gangnam branch Friday. Addir at Shinsegae Daegu is shown in the picture. (Shinsegae Department Store)
More sunshine is expected today.
Highs will be mild, in the mid-50s, and breezy conditions remain.
Warmer through the middle and end of the week, with highs in the 60s Wednesday and around 70 degrees Thursday.
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WKRN) – Murfreesboro police are investigating two shootings that happened in the same area two nights in a row.
It all started Friday night at the intersection of Sun Circle and S. University Street, just a few blocks from Middle Tennessee State University’s campus.
According to a police report, several people called 911 saying shots were fired in the area.
Once police arrived, they found a 20-year-old man with a gunshot wound to the leg. He reportedly told officers he heard gunshots and tried to run away when he was hit.
Murfreesboro police say at least one bullet hit a nearby house and landed in the bedroom in the first shooting.
The next night, officers were called to another shooting in the same area. No one was injured, but several cars were hit with gunfire.
There’s no word on who the suspects are at this time. The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information is urged to call Murfreesboro police at 615-893-STOP.
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI)- If you heard a bit of a roar near the Columbus Air Force Base Friday afternoon, that’s because an F-22 Raptor spent time preparing for the 2018 air show season.
The plane’s from Air Combat Command’s F-22 Single Ship Demonstration Team, at Joint Base Langley Eustis, Virginia.
Dozens of air force members and their families lined the tarmac to watch as pilot, Major Paul Lopez took to the skies showing off all sorts of tricks in air.
Major Lopez’s dad a was in the Navy and he says ever since childhood, he’s dreamed of being a part of fighter aviation.
“I grew up in Virginia Beach,Virginia and out there they have Naval Air Space Oceana, which is their master jet base. When I was little kid I used to see the F-14 Tomcats and F/A-18 hornets over my house, and that’s what inspired to me to get in fighter aviation,” said Major Lopez.
Major Lopez has been an F-22 pilot for 7 years.
Tamara Ecclestone covers herself in gold glitter as she goes topless in sultry shoot to ring in the New Year She's always the life and soul of the party
PENTICTON, B.C. — Nova Scotia's Mary-Anne Arsenault advanced into the semifinal at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts with a 6-2 win over Northern Ontario's Tracy Fleury on Saturday.
Arsenault will play the loser of Saturday night's Page 1-2 playoff between Kerri Einarson's wild-card team and Manitoba's Jennifer Jones. The semifinal is set for Sunday afternoon.
The winner of the Page 1-2 playoff goes directly into Sunday night's final.
Nova Scotia broke the game open against Northern Ontario by scoring three in the sixth end to go up 5-1.
Arsenault, who's in pursuit of her sixth Canadian women's curling championship, improved to 10-2 at the tournament.
David Alan Coe has included a stop in Connecticut on his current tour.
The singer-songwriter will perform at the Stafford Palace Theater in Stafford Springs on July 13 at 8 p.m.
Tickets for the show are available through the venue website thestaffordpalacetheater.com.
David Alan Coe is a 70s and 80s hit-maker known for songs like "Would You Lay With Me (In A Field of Stone)," and "Take This Job and Shove It," both of which were Number One hits. He has worked with everyone from Pantera to Kid Rock.
ASSATEAGUE ISLAND, Md. — A wild stallion has been struck and killed by a car on the Maryland side of Assateague Island.
The National Park Service said in a statement Friday that the horse was hit on a causeway near a bridge. Park law enforcement officials are investigating and will determine if charges should be filed against the driver.
The 18-year-old stallion was named Jester. He was often seen around the causeway. More than 30 horses have been killed on seashore roads since 1982. And more than half have been killed on the causeway near the bridge.
Officials are warning motorists on Assateague to be aware of the horses and to obey speed limits.
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Elsewhere on The Tennis Podcas,t how well did Serena play in beating Kristyna Pliskova? How will she cope with the tactical nous of Ashleigh Barty in the next round? And what was the story behind the catsuit she wore on court? It was apparently more functional, and medically-advised, than first thought. The straight-set wins of Rafael Nadal and Kyle Edmund are also discussed in depth.
Plus, there’s condemnation of Jack Sock’s behaviour. The American caused a stir during his first-round loss with a series of outbursts towards the umpire. Simon Briggs gives all the details and says it’s time for Sock to improve his “disrespectful attitude”.
The Tennis Podcast is produced weekly throughout the year and daily during the Grand Slam tournaments, in association with Telegraph Sport. It is presented by Catherine Whitaker (Eurosport) and David Law (BBC 5 Live, BT Sport).
Thursday morning at 5:30 am, several of DNB services are down – again.
The error is identified, and the bank hopes that DNB services soon will be available.
Communication consultant at DNB, Cecilie Skjennald, tells E24 shortly after 09 am that the error has been identified and that work is being done to get the systems back online.
– We quickly got a hypothesis about what was wrong and it has now been confirmed. There is a software failure at the Rennesøy data park, and we hope that the services will now gradually start functioning again.
Skjennald says that the services that are affected include network, mobile and text services, but that bank cards work as normal and also most Vipps services.
– We must once again regret the problems this cause for our customers, she says.
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Founder of Cavender's western wear chain dies in Texas at 87
TYLER, Texas (AP) — James Cavender, the founder of the Cavender's western wear retail chain, has died in East Texas.
Company Chief Financial Officer Jim Thompson says Cavender died Tuesday at East Texas Medical Center in Tyler. He was 87.
Thompson said Wednesday that Cavender, over the past few years, had health issues that left him hospitalized at various times. Thompson did not elaborate.
The company was founded in 1965 in Pittsburg, Texas, where Cavender still lived with his wife, Pat. Thompson says Cavender about 20 years ago turned over day-to-day business operations to his three sons.
The company, now based in Tyler, operates more than 70 stores in Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Colorado, Missouri, Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, Kansas and Nebraska.
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OLIVIA, Minn. (AP) – A 16-year-old driver in Minnesota had to climb out the back window of his car after he drove into a sinkhole following heavy rains.
WCCO-TV reports that the Renville County Sheriff’s Office says the sinkhole formed after a culvert under the road washed out.
The driver wasn’t injured in the Tuesday accident.
The driver’s grandmother, Candace Leopold, says the teen had gotten his driver’s license last month and only had the car for a few weeks.
She says he had been going to work at a farm near Redwood Falls, a city about 115 miles west of Minneapolis.
The damage to the car wasn’t immediately clear.
For Lauren Gottlieb, love is now in the air. Just on Tuesday, she took to Instagram to confirm her relationship with Benjamin, a handsome hunk and posted an adorable photo of them from Malibu beach, California.
Meanwhile, she also caught up with an old friend at the same spot! Choreographer Terence Lewis was definitely delighted to catch the pretty lady by the bay and shared a picture too.
Terence and Lauren are friends since the latter entered the dance scene in Indian Television. We all know that the popular American dancer shot to fame in India with Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Reloaded and Bigg Boss 7.
She also had her share of linkup rumours with JDJ co-dancer Punit Pathak and later with music composer Vishal Dadlani. However, they all died down with time. And now, she has found her Mr. Perfect finally!
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Sorry Not Sorry is one of the best stand up comedy matinees in Milwaukee. For over a year, the stage at the Riverwest Public House has been graced by everyone from sharp, hard-working local comics to seasoned professionals stopping through town. The show has been featured in the Cream City Comedy Festival and Milwaukee's Pridefest, and this month's line up promises to deliver laughs.
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A Stratford-Upon-Avon couple wanted to do something special for their 30(!) rabbits.
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So they built the animals the ultimate “Alice In Wonderland”-esque garden, complete with a treehouse, bar, and a maze shaped like a rabbit.
“They are going absolutely crazy with it. The new run allows all of them to go out at the same time without bumping into each other and getting into fights,” says Emma Hartshorne.
RELATED: This video of three fluffy, adorable bunnies grooming each other is too cute for words
The brood, comprised of rescued rabbits, is getting used to the lavish accommodations and becoming more comfortable in their surroundings.
“It’s wonderful to see their personalities come out over time once they’re settled,” Hartshorne says. “The more time you actually spend with them the more they trust you.”
WHAT COULD GO WRONG? New Jersey Democrats: We Pledge To Punish Your Employer!
Hey, it’s working so well for California, why not?
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Gil de Ferran becomes sporting director in revamped technical team pic.twitter.com/12Vtg3pU9P
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Paulson & Co:
* Paulson & Co ups share stake in FedEx Corp by 52.3 percent to 75,400 shares - SEC filing
* Change in holdings are as of June 30, 2017 and compared with the previous quarter ended as of March 31, 2017 Source text for quarter ended June 30, 2017: (bit.ly/2w7Q27x)
Source text for quarter ended March 31, 2017: (bit.ly/2pQh38R)
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Avinger Inc:
* AVINGER ANNOUNCES CHANGE IN BOARD LEADERSHIP
* AVINGER INC - JOHN B. SIMPSON, FOUNDER AND EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN OF AVINGER, WILL BE LEAVING COMPANY
* AVINGER INC - CONCURRENT WITH SIMPSON‘S DEPARTURE, JAMES G. CULLEN HAS BEEN APPOINTED NON-EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN OF BOARD Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Desjardins (lower body) didn't make the trip to Nashville, effectively ruling him out for Tuesday's tilt, Brian Hedger of The Athletic reports.
The winger has missed the last three games, dating back to the season finale, and hasn't suited up yet for the playoffs. With only a single point in 46 regular season games, when he does get back on the ice he won't be much of a fantasy threat.
Japan will reportedly purchase Lockheed Martin’s advanced radar for its missile defense system that can put the whole Korean Peninsula under its surveillance.
Media reports state that the Japanese government has decided to buy Lockheed's Long Range Discrimination Radar(LRDR) for the two Aegis Ashore batteries it wants to deploy in Akita and Yamaguchi. The batteries are set to conduct around-the-clock monitoring of the Korean Peninsula beginning in 2023.
Japan is reportedly looking to introduce the Aegis system in order to strengthen its defense capability against arsenals from North Korea and China.
According to the Japanese daily Yomiuri Shimbun, LRDR uses the same technology as an anti-ballistic missile radar system the U.S. is building in Alaska and can detect missiles more than a thousand kilometers away, twice as extensive as the radar Japan is deploying for its current Aegis system.
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CHICAGO (AP) - An appeals court has refused to toss corruption charges against former U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock, saying it can't assess whether his prosecution violated constitutional separation-of-powers clauses until after he goes to trial.
The 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago says in its unanimous ruling Wednesday that it doesn't believe appellate courts have the authority to address such questions until after a verdict. No date has been set for the 36-year-old Schock's trial on 22 corruption counts.
The Republican from the central Illinois city of Peoria was indicted in 2016 on charges of misusing funds. He resigned in 2015 amid scrutiny of his spending, including to redecorate his Capitol Hill office in the style of the TV show "Downton Abbey."
A Schock spokesman didn't have an immediate comment.
GLENDALE, Calif. (AP) _ PS Business Parks Inc. (PSB) on Tuesday reported a key measure of profitability in its first quarter.
The Glendale, California-based real estate investment trust said it had funds from operations of $55.6 million, or $1.59 per share, in the period.
Funds from operations is a closely watched measure in the REIT industry. It takes net income and adds back items such as depreciation and amortization.
The company said it had net income of $46 million, or $1.69 per share.
The office and industrial space real estate investment trust posted revenue of $103.8 million in the period.
The company’s shares have decreased roughly 8 percent since the beginning of the year. In the final minutes of trading on Tuesday, shares hit $115.45, a decline of roughly 5 percent in the last 12 months.
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April 6 SHS Viveon AG:
* Chairman of the board, Stefan Gilmozzi, will leave the company at his own request and in agreement with the supervisory board at the beginning of 7 April 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
BOURNE, Mass. (AP) – Researchers say preliminary findings show blunt trauma may have played a role in the death of a North Atlantic right whale found dead in Massachusetts waters.
Officials with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration say bruising consistent with blunt trauma could be evidence of a ship strike. The agency is urging vessels to keep a close look for right whales, which often swim just below the water’s surface and can be hard to see.
The 27-foot long, 1-year-old female was found dead in Cape Cod Bay on Thursday and towed to a harbor where it could be placed on a flatbed for transport.
Final analysis is expected weeks from now.
North Atlantic right whales are critically endangered. There are only a few hundreds of them in the world.
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INDEPENDENCE, Mo. — Westbound Interstate 70 is closed at Interstate 470 in Independence after a crash Wednesday night.
Drivers are urged to find an alternate route. Officials have not indicated when the interstate will reopen to westbound traffic.
Independence police dispatch said four vehicles were involved in the crash, which caused significant damage. Details about any potential injuries were not available.
FOX4 will update this story as more information is confirmed.
The U.S. Dollar Is a Scam and Bitcoin Is the Future, Veteran Forecaster Predicts
Banks will continue to talk down bitcoin because it makes the system obsolete, says longtime trend forecaster Gerald Celente. But Celente has a stern message for the banks, “bitcoin, is not going away anytime soon.” “There is no more ‘In God We Trust …
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UPDATE 5-Four killed including gunman in San Francisco UPS facility shooting
SAN FRANCISCO, June 14 A man dressed in a UPS uniform and armed with an "assault pistol" opened fire at a United Parcel Service Inc package sorting hub in San Francisco, killing three people before turning the gun on himself, police said.
NEW YORK, APRIL 18, ARMENPRESS. USA main indexes values for 17 april:
“Armenpress” reports the value of Dow Jones up by 0.90% to 20636.92 points, S&P 500 up by 0.86% to 2349.01 points, Nasdaq up by 0.89% to 5856.79 points.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average is one of several indices created by Wall Street Journal editor and Dow Jones & Company co-founder Charles Dow. It measures the daily stock price movements of 30 large, publicly-owned U.S. companies.
S&P 500 measures the performance of 500 widely held common stocks of large-cap U.S. companies.
NASDAQ measures a number of indices reflecting the reaction of USA’s high tech markets and business environments on the country’s political and economic developments which have an impact on high tech markets.
Conway's Causey has become one of CCU's best pitchers Conway native Jay Causey has emerged as one of the most consistent and most valuable pitchers in the Coastal Carolina bullpen this season. Causey is second on the team in appearances with 23 and second in earned-run average at 2.14. Josh Bell ×
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The Shahid Afridi-led ICC World XI squad will take on the West Indies in a fund-raising T20 charity match at the Lord's Cricket Ground on May 31. The proceedings of the match will be used for the refurbishment of five cricket stadia in the Caribbean that were damaged by Hurricanes in 2017. The World XI squad wears an extremely strong look. On the other hand, the West Indies will have the likes of Chris Gayle, Andre Russell, Evin Lewis and Samuel Badree in their line-up. The match should provide excellent competition to the defending ICC World T20 champions.
When will the ICC World XI vs West Indies match be played?
The ICC World XI vs West Indies match will be played on May 31, 2018.
Where will the ICC World XI vs West Indies match be played?
The ICC World XI vs West Indies match will be played at the Lord's Cricket Ground.
What time the ICC World XI vs West Indies match start?
The live telecast of the ICC World XI vs West Indies match will begin at 10:30 pm IST.
Saturn Easily Visible – if the clouds clear…
If you look near the moon tonight or tomorrow night just after sunset, the brightest object nearby will be Saturn. Let’s hope at least some of the clouds clear out…
Here’s the complete article from EarthSky.org http://earthsky.org/tonight/moon-saturn-close-on-may-30-and-31
Banning police arrested a 21-year-old Beaumont man Tuesday, Feb. 20, in the death of a woman who was found dead about 10 a.m. that day, at a residence in the 500 block of North Hathaway Street, according to a police news release.
Police identified Devonta Leonard as the suspect but did not elaborate on whether he knew the victim. He was arrested at an apartment on North Hathaway and booked on suspicion of homicide, police said Wednesday.
Police were dispatched to a suspicious circumstances call after receiving several reports that there was a possible dead body at the location. They found a dead female inside a residence.
Although the Banning victim’s family has been notified of her death, a Riverside County Sheriff/Coroner’s report states that her name and age is being withheld at the request of law enforcement.
The coroner’s release states that the date of injury and location of injury are pending investigation, and that the woman died at the residence.
JERUSALEM (AP) — Haim Gouri, a leading Israeli poet of the state's founding generation, died Wednesday, according to media reports. He was 94.
President Reuven Rivlin in a statement mourned his passing as "the national poet of our time" and a "life teacher."
Gouri was born in Tel Aviv and fought in the Palmach, the elite force of the pre-state militia later serving in Israel's army, reports said.
He was a prolific and influential poet with songs about the birth of modern Israel that became deeply rooted in the country's ethos.
He was not shy in airing his political views and was critical of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government. Five years ago he told parliament that despite "knowing almost every stone in this land" he now "has difficulty recognizing it."
Gouri was the recipient of several prestigious awards for his work, including the Israel Prize, the country's top honor.
Turlock running back Dustin Grein (21) runs off tackle during a game between Turlock and Lincoln at Turlock High School in Turlock California on November 10, 2016. John Westberg
The annual city fall leaf pick-up will end this week. The service is available to Evansville residents who pay for their trash service with their water bill.
Residents must put leaves in biodegradable plastic or paper bags or in manageable, organized piles ready for pickup.
This service does not include apartment complexes, mobile home communities, or businesses.
Fall leaf pick-up will end Friday, December 15th.
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Louisville senior running back Jeremy Smith plans to transfer after sustaining a season-ending foot injury in September.
Cardinals spokesman Rocco Gasparro said Monday night in a text message that coach Bobby Petrino granted Smith's request for a release to transfer. Louisville's top returning rusher entering this season played one game and was injured in practice two days before the team faced defending national champion Clemson.
The 6-foot-2, 224-pound Smith transferred from Fresno City Community College after one season and rushed for 270 yards and three touchdowns as a sophomore. He had 382 yards rushing in 2016 and ranked third on the team with eight TDs.
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NEWNAN, Ga. (AP) - A Georgia restaurant owner says he is investigating after an employee called 911 on an African-American family who had stopped for dinner during a vacation.
WSB-TV reports that Felicia and Othniel Dobson of North Carolina on Monday had stopped for dinner at a Subway in Newnan with their four children, ages 8 to 19, when a restaurant employee called police.
In the 911 call, the employee said there are "eight people in a van" who were going back forth to the bathroom and possibly putting soda in water cups.
The couple said the responding police officer and store owner apologized.
Felicia Dobson said the family did nothing wrong and "can't change our skin color."
In a statement, Subway franchisee Rosh Patel said he has reiterated "the importance of making everyone feel welcome."
The Strain’s Miguel Gomez has signed on for a series regular role in Showtime comedy SMILF from Frankie Shaw.
SMILF, co-produced by ABC Signature Studios and Showtime, will take a raw and honest comedic look at Bridgette (Shaw), a twentysomething from Southie whose desires for relationships, sex and a career collide with the realities of young, single motherhood.
Gomez will be play Rafi, a recovering addict in his 20s who is trying to navigate the new world of being a good ex-boyfriend to Bridgette (Shaw) and father to their 2-year old son Larry.
Adapting her Sundance Film Festival Jury Award-winning short film, Shaw stars, writes, produces and directs the semi-autobiographical comedy, with Michael London, Janice Williams, Lee Eisenberg and Gene Stupnitsky, and Scott King executive producing.
Gomez can currently be seen in the series regular role of Gus in FX’s The Strain and appeared most recently in feature Meagan Leavey.
The Ondo State House of Assembly has passed the 2018 appropriation bill into law. The House unanimously passed the budget estimate at a plenary presided by the Speaker, Bamidele Oleyelogun on Friday. It would be recalled that Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, presented a total sum of N171, 267, 913, 000 as 2018 Appropriation Bill before the…
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The Vancouver Orphan Kitten Rescue Association is looking for your help as they try to find forever homes for unwanted cats and kittens.
The condition of the seafloor appears to be a component of the Block Island Wind Farm project that is requiring close attention of late. While the shallow burial depth of a portion of National Grid's undersea cable off the Town Beach is being addressed, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, and Deepwater Wind, the project's developer, are using new technology to monitor "seafloor disturbance" at the base of the wind farm's turbines.
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One lane of the M1 motorway is closed near Leeds due to a broken down vehicle.
VIDEO: On shift with West Yorkshire Police’s Roads Policing Unit
The van is blocking lane one of four on the southbound carriageway at junction 41 for the A650.
Meanwhile, the entry slip road at junction 40 northbound on the M1 also has a broken down vehicle on it.
READ: The next homes plan for Leeds South Bank submitted
Plastic has also been reported on the northbound carriageway at junction 46 of the M1 which is believed to be affecting lanes one and two.
April 5 Neptune Technologies & Bioressources Inc
* Neptune enters into commercial distribution joint venture in China with Shanghai Chonghe Marine Industry Co Ltd
* Neptune Technologies & Bioressources Inc - shipments of krill oil under joint venture are projected to start in Q1 ending June 30, 2017
* Neptune Technologies & Bioressources Inc - under agreement, Neptune will own a 30 pct interest in joint venture while CMI/Sunline fishery will hold 70 pct Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
A Linn Creek woman suffered serious injuries in a crash in Osage Beach. The Osage Beach Police department says 22-year old Hailli D. Myers was driving along Osage Beach Parkway North near Fort Osage Lane when her vehicle went off the road and overturned several times. Myers, who was not wearing a seatbelt at the time, was ejected from the vehicle. She was taken to Lake Regional before being transferred to University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia. The accident remains under investigation. Osage Beach Police were assisted on the scene by Osage Beach Fire and the City of Osage Beach Ambulance Service.
Data from the IRS and the Census Bureau show that three states - Delaware, Minnesota and Massachusetts - on average paid the most per person in federal income, payroll and estate taxes in 2016. But the residents of the District of Columbia paid more per person than those in any of the states - more than double, in fact.
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NAFCU President and CEO Dan Berger said a bright future lies ahead for America's credit unions as they work to "accomplish extraordinary things" on behalf of their members during opening remarks Wednesday at NAFCU's 50th Annual Conference and Solutions Expo in Honolulu, Hawaii. Berger hailed NAFCU's founders as visionaries for creating an association that has never been afraid to stand up and fight for credit unions.
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island legislators are proposing to make the state House of Representatives more democratic by taking some power away from its leadership.
The House is expected to vote on rules legislation Wednesday.
Democratic Rep. Jared Nunes of Coventry says he wants to require a vote before removing a legislator from a committee. It’s a response to last year’s debate over truck tolling legislation, when Democratic House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello pulled people from committee seats after they voted against tolls.
Nunes also wants to limit how late at night lawmakers can debate, and stop bills from being indefinitely held for further study without allowing them to get a vote.
But Democrats who control the rules committee didn’t include his proposed reforms, which could lead to debate Wednesday on the House floor.
The soundtrack for the movie Fifty Shades Darker is set to open at the top of the Billboard 200 albums chart for the week ending on February 16!
Predictions have pegged the album at reaching 135,000 equivalent album units for its opening week.
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The soundtrack for Fifty Shades of Grey, the first movie in the franchise, peaked at the number two slot on the chart and it has reached 2.3 million equivalent album units to date, with 922,000 of them being traditional album sales.
If the predictions hold, this will be the first soundtrack to top the chart since Suicide Squad back in August.
CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (WAND) – Two drivers are in the hospital after a four-vehicle interstate crash.
State troopers say it happened just before 9 a.m. Wednesday on Interstate 74, when a 2001 International straight truck hit a 2011 Ford F-150 as it sat stopped in a construction zone. A traffic backup in that area forced the F-150 and truck tractors to stop.
Troopers say the International truck pushed the F-150 into a Sloughton truck tractor. The truck that caused impact then went off the road on the right side and sideswiped a Volvo truck tractor when it came back into the right lane.
A press release from police says International truck driver and Danville man Tyler Nash, 31, and F-150 driver Thomas Olds, 70, both went to a hospital for treatment. Olds is from Friendship, Tenn.
Troopers say they cited Nash for failing to slow down to avoid a crash.
Casserly reports on the six keys he believes will help the Dallas Cowboys defeat the Green Bay Packers in their week 5 matchup.
Perth and Adelaide reignited a fierce rivalry with a brawl to close the game. Video: Twitter / NBL
Macron parties at Fela Kuti's New Afrika Shrine in Nigeria
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron has shaken up a two-day visit to Nigeria with a stop at the New Afrika Shrine, a concert hall founded by the late music legend Fela Kuti.
Macron also held talks with Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari on security in Africa's vast Sahel region as the extremist threat grows from groups linked to al-Qaida and the Islamic State organization.
Macron's visit to Africa's most populous nation ends Wednesday.
His visit to the New Afrika Shrine was for a launch event for the 2020 Season of African Cultures in France.
Macron also is inaugurating an Alliance Francaise cultural center in Lagos and meeting young Nigerian entrepreneurs.
A ring is back on the finger of its rightful owner after a 12-year-old found it in a car wash parking lot. She looked for the owner for two weeks with no luck.
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About Okehampton Day Centre
Designed to enable meeting existing friends, making new acquaintances or simply to get out and about and join in some activities if desired. These include bingo, quizzes, singalongs, seated exercise and craft. The centre also offers refreshments, a freshly prepared and cooked lunch with a pudding and can arrange transport if required.
Kate, the wife of Prince William, gave birth to a boy at a hospital in London on Monday, the third child for the British royal couple and now fifth in line to the throne.
Police report that a man was shot in the chest on 26th and Shotwell streets around 2:13 a.m. on January 1. Officers responded to reports of a shooting victim found, and though the victim was transported to the hospital, he later succumbed to his injuries.
Another fatal shooting took place later in the morning in the Bayview, though police reported there is no indication that the incidents were related, or that either of them were gang-related.
No suspect descriptions are yet available.
The incident is also the second homicide in the neighborhood in three days. Four people were killed in the district in December alone.
We will update this post when more information becomes available.
Crime is trauma and the county offers different services. Here is a link to a page of services.
Victims of violent crime can also contact the Trauma Recovery Center at UCSF.
Virgin Australia is flying high after announcing it's best profit in a decade but it's not necessarily great news for passengers.
February 14, 2017, 7:06 AM | Fran Townsend, CBS News senior national security analyst and former homeland security adviser to President George W. Bush, joins "CBS This Morning" from Washington to provide context and discuss the fallout from the resignation of former National Security Adviser Gen. Michael Flynn.
Draughn caught four of six targets for 68 yards and added 41 yards and two touchdowns on 21 carries in Sunday's loss to the Seahawks.
Draughn circled out of the backfield for gains of 27 and 29 yards and put San Francisco in the driver's seat early with a pair of one-yard touchdown runs. The veteran journeyman enters free agency as a player who has found a niche in San Francisco as a pass-catching back. His future in the Bay Area is somewhat limited, however, given the likely changes at the top and the fact that Carlos Hyde, who missed Sunday's game with an injury, is one of the few pieces of promise on the team's roster.
Scarlett Jocelyn Farmer, born at 3:23 p.m. Sunday, was the first baby delivered in 2017 at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle in Columbus. She weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces, and was 20 1/2 inches long at birth.
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Wake Forest coach Dave Clawson said his team wanted to play in Charlotte, and now they’ll face Texas A&M in the Belk Bowl on Dec. 29. Chuck Burton AP
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It's been more than a decade since these two were a couple and, as can be deduced from the Grammy winner's Instagram response on Monday, 50 Cent wants their history to stay in the past.
"I'm waking up to this s--t, that was 14 years ago," he wrote on social media. "Smh who does this? What the f--k!"
Let's hope this does not ignite their since-burried beef. At the start of 2017, Fox revealed to Wendy Williams that the two had officially made peace after years of dragging each other in the spotlight. "I walked to him and I said, 'Happy New Year,'" the actress recalled on Williams' daytime talk show a year ago. "It is so time for this to be over with, as far as beefing back and forth."
As she continued at the time,"Someone has to be the bigger person. I walked over to him. We sat down. I gave him a hug, we talked for a few minutes and that was that."
Maybin is not in the lineup Monday against the Astros.
Maybin will ride the pine for the second straight game as Ben Revere is deployed in left field. The 30-year-old has struggled to reach base consistently this season (.297 OBP), opening the door for Revere to possibly win a timeshare in left field.
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Rail services between Preston and Wigan are severely delayed because of a broken down train.
Northern, Transpennine Express and Virgin Trains services are all subject to delays of up to an hour.
The problem is affecting all services between Blackpool, Lancaster, Preston and Manchester as well as trains to Liverpool and London.
All services are having to use the line between Wigan and Preston this weekend as the altenative route through Bolton is closed for engineering works.
Europe ready to embrace first copies of biotech cancer drugs
LONDON, Feb 15 Treatment with two important cancer drugs is about to get much cheaper in Europe with a cut-price copy of Roche's blood cancer drug Rituxan likely to hit the market imminently followed by a rival to its breast cancer medicine Herceptin.
press release: "strange new world," through 12/14, UW Art Lofts (reception 6 pm, 12/14).
My lifelong obsession with dystopian science fiction informs and inspires me. I have a macabre fascination with a nuclear apocalypse that stems from the tragedies of Chernobyl and Hiroshima. The possibility of a nuclear disaster has increased by the election of our current president along with the divisiveness within our political climate. The objects I made are a part of a strange and disturbing, yet beautiful and intriguing quasi-landscape. I am creating a strange new world. Abstraction allows me to remove myself while still harboring the physical connection of making. The objects are artifacts of possibility, records of time, and rituals to the process. Welcome to the aftermath of the end of days.
Jeremy Hunt has launched a consultation into plans for an opt-out system for organ donation, and asked people to have an open conversation with family members about their wishes in order to save the lives of patients awaiting a transplant.
Prime Minister Theresa May said in October the Government will shift towards an organ donation system in England which presumes consent.
"Every day three people die for want of a transplant, which is why our historic plans to transform the way organ donation works are so important," the health secretary said.
"We want as many people as possible to have their say as we shape the new opt-out process.
"But as well as changing the law, we also need to change the conversation - it can be a difficult subject to broach, but overcoming this fatal reluctance to talk openly about our wishes is key to saving many more lives in the future."
FRESNO, Calif. — The Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks announced a body believed to be that of a missing High Sierra climber has been recovered.
The Fresno Bee reports (http://bit.ly/2wX5r7P ) rescue personnel found the remains of a climber Saturday near the base of Thunderbolt Peak, on the Inyo National Forest side of the border with Kings Canyon National Park.
Confirmation of the identity of the body is pending, but the Park Service says the body is believed to be that of Thomas Fennessy, who was last seen Wednesday at Sam Mack Meadow in Inyo National Forest.
Fennessy's goal was to complete the Thunderbolt Peak to Mount Sill Traverse, which is the border between Inyo National Forest and Kings Canyon National Park.
Syria's President Bashar al-Assad speaks during an interview with Chinese TV station Phoenix in Damascus, Syria, in this handout picture provided by SANA on March 11, 2017. SANA/Handout via REUTERS
MOSCOW Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday that Moscow's position on Syrian President Bashar al-Assad remained unchanged.
Earlier on Wednesday, Russia denied that Assad was to blame for a poison gas attack and said it would continue to back him, setting the Kremlin on course for its biggest diplomatic collision yet with Donald Trump's White House.
Lavrov declined to say whether the incident would affect Russia's relations with the United States.
(Reporting by Denis Dyomkin; writing by Polina Devitt; editing by Christian Lowe)
New Delhi: Manjot Kalra smashed an unbeaten hundred to guide India to the historic fourth U19 World Cup title and he has credited the Oval Bay wicket which made his job easier.
Kalra fired 102-ball 101 to secure 8-wicket victory over Australia. The 19-year-old became the only second Indian after Unmukht Chand to score a hundred in the finals of the elite tournament.
"I enjoyed it a lot. The conditions were good. Not a difficult wicket, it was flat and good to bat on," Kalra told the media after the final.
"It's been a great environment within the team and I've enjoyed that," he added.
Kalra was adjudged the man of the match for his efforts with the bat while compatriot Shubman Gill took home the player of the tournament award.
India thus became the first nation to win the ICC U19 World Cup four times. They had earlier won the title in 2000, 2008 and 2012.
Australia are second on the list with three titles.
UPDATE: After the interview surfaced, Stassi Schroeder made it clear that she wasn't completely serious by any means.
"Mmm. There was an element of sarcasm while I was doing that interview," she wrote on Twitter with various food emojis including hot dogs, hamburgers, cheese and ice cream.
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Stassi Schroeder is raising some eyebrows for her extreme diet secrets.
In a new interview with Daily Mail Australia, the Vanderpump Rules star was asked about her figure. What came next was a comment that may not get a seal of approval from doctors.
"I'm really lazy. I stay thin by trying to starve myself for the most part, if I'm being honest," she explained to the outlet. "When I'm home in Los Angeles, it's like one meal a day."
Stassi continued, "But when I go out of town or on work trips, it's breakfast, lunch and dinner."
And for those wondering, the former SUR employee is currently visiting Sydney.
BEIJING — Leaders of 28 countries are set to attend a Chinese summit next month showcasing President Xi Jinping's signature foreign policy plan, but few will hail from major Western countries.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Tuesday that Vladimir Putin of Russia, Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey and Spain's Mariano Rajoy are among those slated to appear next month in Beijing for a summit to discuss Xi's "One Belt, One Road" infrastructure investment program to stitch together the Eurasian continent.
Wang said leaders from France and Germany will not attend due to their domestic election schedules, not because they snubbed China.
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Taylor was recalled from Triple-A Pawtucket on Monday, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.
Taylor was up with the Red Sox earlier this season and performed well in long relief, conceding only one run over 5.1 innings while striking out seven batters in three appearances. He's not expected to see much action in high-leverage situations.
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Crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable. Crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors, agreeable.
Persistent finish with flavors of cherry, raspberry and blackberry. Persistent finish with flavors of cherry, raspberry and blackberry.
Aged in steel tanks. Aged in steel tanks.
LOS ANGELES (AP) " An appeals court says Los Angeles police violated the rights of a man arrested inside Sandra Bullock's home when they obtained his consent to search his home and recovered illegal automatic firearms.
The 2nd District Court of Appeal ruled Tuesday that police detectives violated Joshua James Corbett's rights to remain silent during a police interrogation, and his right against an unlawful search of his home. Corbett was arrested in June 2014 inside Bullock's home, and he has been charged with felony stalking.
Corbett was unarmed at the Oscar winner's home, but police later found several automatic weapons and illegal tracer ammunition in his home.
A Los Angeles Superior Court judge threw out evidence supporting the weapons charges last year after determining Corbett didn't give officers permission to search his home.
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RASDAK 2017 route announcement - Sioux Falls.
Jan 12, 2017 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
RASDAK will be celebrating 5 years in 2017 and we are celebrating! For five years we have invited cyclists to come ride in our great state. Our theme will be Lookin Back Movin' Forward as we look back at the last couple of years of RASDAK but also the eight years of Tour de Kota and how cycling is on the move in our state. Come celebrate with us in Sioux Falls as there will be Sioux Falls rides/groups/events at the 1/12/17 event also promoting their rides in 2017 in the Sioux Falls area.
President Donald Trump on Tuesday afternoon said that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has been “honorable” during discussions ahead of a meeting between the two countries about North Korea’s nuclear program.
“He really has been very open and, I think, very honorable from everything we’re seeing,” Trump said, adding that he knows North Korea has made a lot of promises in the past.
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Demanding the abrogation of Articles 370 and 35A, an organisation representing displaced Kashmiri Pandits today alleged that they contravened fundamental rights enshrined in the constitution. (Image: PTI)
Demanding the abrogation of Articles 370 and 35A, an organisation representing displaced Kashmiri Pandits today alleged that they contravened fundamental rights enshrined in the constitution. “Panun Kashmir would like to make it very clear that Articles 370 and 35A exist in contravention of the fundamental rights guaranteed under Article 14 of the Indian Constitution,” the organisation’s national spokesperson Virender Raina told reporters here today. Article 370 grants special status to Jammu and Kashmir, while Article 35A empowers the state legislature to define permanent citizens. “These need to be abrogated under the due process of the law as soon as possible,” he added.
WATERVILLE, Maine - A homeless man well known in a Maine community has been arrested after police say he started building a wooden structure on railroad property.
The Morning Sentinel reports 56-year-old Vaughan Orchard was arrested after he refused to leave his encampment in Waterville Wednesday.
Police say they were alerted to Orchard by a photographer who noticed a wooden hut on the Head of Falls riverbank. Officers determined Orchard's structure was on Pan Am Railways' property, and they say the railroad did not want the man to stay.
Orchard has been charged with criminal trespass.
He previously told the newspaper he has lived in a tent for years. Orchard says he does not want to live in a homeless shelter, as he would be required to follow their rules.
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LONDON, July 4 (Reuters) -
* The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)’s board of directors has approved a loan of up to 500 million euros ($582 million) for the Trans-Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) gas project at a meeting on Wednesday.
* The 4.5 billion euro TAP project is the final leg of the $40 billion Southern Gas Corridor to transport gas from central Asia to western Europe by 2020.
* The European Investment Bank’s board earlier this year approved TAP’s eligibility for a 1.5 billion euro loan, and further contributions from the export credit agencies of France, Germany and Italy are under consideration, the EBRD said in a statement. ($1 = 0.8594 euros) (Reporting by Nina Chestney, editing by Louise Heavens)
Authorities in Florida are searching for a crew of thieves who smashed into a cell phone store, stole merchandise and made their getaway - all in less than a minute.Surveillance video shows a car backing into the front of a Metro PCS store in Orlando. Three suspects then move into the store with their faces covered as another three suspects move in and start removing things from the store. The fast-moving crew was in and out of the store in less than 60 seconds.The Orange County Sheriff's Office said deputies discovered two nearby businesses with smashed doors. Anyone with information is being asked to call the crime tip line at 800-423-8477.
WASHINGTON — Two-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer is scheduled to pitch Game 3 of Washington's NL Division Series against the Chicago Cubs, after Gio Gonzalez starts Game 2.
Nationals manager Dusty Baker finally announced his rotation plans, just a few hours before Game 1 of the series begins on Friday night.
Scherzer's playoff debut this year was delayed because he tweaked his right hamstring in his last regular-season appearance.
For Gonzalez, 15-9 with a 2.96 ERA, it will be his fifth career post-season start but only second at home. The other came in 2012, when he was staked to a 6-0 lead in the deciding Game 5 of an NLDS against the St. Louis Cardinals but Washington wound up losing 7-5.
Kelly Harrop, who is missing a third of her lung after a battle with cancer in 2015, still loves to run.
If you want to find out about how to get into running, read our Get Inspired guide.
Bakers have reported butter prices have risen from $70 per 25kg block to $190 and that the world is suffering a shortage of butter. Why are prices rising so dramatically, and will you eventually be paying more for your favourite vanilla slice? Jules Schiller speaks with Brett Noy, President of the National Bakers Association, and finds out whether we should be concerned about the price of butter.
LONDON (AP) — UK official: Parliament will open June 21, signaling a deal to keep Conservatives in power has been reached.
LISBON, Portugal (AP) — German Chancellor Angela Merkel has arrived in Portugal for a 24-hour official visit during which she will discuss the European Union's future with local officials.
Merkel flew Wednesday to the northern Portuguese city of Porto, where she was met by Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa.
She was due to inaugurate a research center run by German auto parts manufacturer Bosch before visiting Porto University's Institute for Health Research and Innovation, where she was to meet with students.
On Thursday, Merkel is due in the capital city of Lisbon for talks with President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa and with Costa before a lunchtime news conference.
Germany is one of Portugal's biggest foreign investors.
Emergency crews are on the scene at the Wisconsin State Fair after the Cream Puff Pavilion was evacuated late Sunday afternoon.
TODAY'S TMJ4 has learned that the area was evacuated after a fire alarm was pulled.
EMTs are on the scene attending to some of the people in the crowd. Witnesses say there was a panic after reports of a gun, but officials say no shots were fired and no gun was present.
People are being let back in to the building.
Sunday is the last day of the State Fair.
With the rise of exciting horror movie twists in scare-fests like The Boy and The Visit, it's clear that the horror genre's ability to deliver a terrifying, mind-boggling ending is still going strong. Whether you're a little too scared to see the movie, don't have time to read the full Wikipedia summary, or you just want to relive some of cinema's most horrifying moments, keep scrolling to see every plot twist that'll leave you with your heart in your throat.
TV dating show Take Me Out is to broadcast a special episode featuring contestants over the age of 50.
Host Paddy McGuinness will be joined by a special line-up of 30 single “golden girls” while three older gentlemen will brave the love lift in the programme airing next week.
A former nun, an ex-girlfriend of Hollywood actor Jason Statham and a lady on the lookout for husband number six will all feature.
Paddy McGuinness (Ian West/PA)
McGuinness said: “Proving that it’s never too late to date, I’ve gathered together 30 fabulous older ladies hoping to match with the silver fox of their dreams. It’s a really heart-warming show and a lot of fun.”
The ITV show is currently celebrating its 10th series and has seen seven couples wed and five babies born since launching.
– Take Me Out Over 50s special will air on ITV on June 9 at 8pm.
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LONG BRANCH – It can be overwhelming to receive a breast cancer diagnosis. Learn more and be prepared for what will come at “What to Expect When You Have Been Diagnosed with Breast Cancer,” a free program offered by the Cancer Support Community at Monmouth Medical Center.
Erin Dooley, MSN, RN, CBEC, CN-BN and Gina Tanenbaum BSN, RN, CN-BN will lead the discussion and explain what patients will face when they are diagnosed and possible treatment options. “What to Expect” will help women better understand their diagnosis and answer any questions or concerns they might have.
“What to Expect” will take place on February 22 from 2 to 3 p.m. in Suite ST-007 of the Maysie-Stroock Pavilion at Monmouth Medical Center, located at 300 Second Ave.
Refreshments will be served.
Registration is required.
To register, call the Cancer Support Community at 732-923-6090.
Police are searching for a man accused of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a teenage girl on her way to school Wednesday in Moss Point. US Marshals task force will be assisting Moss Point police in apprehending the suspect.
TOKYO, Feb 2 (Reuters) -
* Japan Coast Guard says lumps of black oil have reached the shores of southwestern Japanese island Amami-Oshima
* Coast Guard says checking to see if this is oil from stricken Iranian tanker Sanchi that sank in January in the East China Sea
* Japan Coast Guard said was notified of the black lumps by the public on Thursday (Reporting by Osamu Tsukimori; Editing by Tom Hogue)
National Lottery players have reported the website down and not working ahead of the big EuroMillions draw tonight.
Users of the National Lottery site have taken to Twitter today to say the site is experiencing server issues and crashing on them.
Britons posted on Twitter error messages from the National Lottery website which says: “Please try again - We’re really busy at the moment.”
Independent website Down Detector has since 5pm today received reports from National Lottery players that the site is down.
Some 44 per cent of those affected had website issues, while 40 per cent had problems purchasing a ticket.
National Lottery players have taken to Twitter to report the issues with the site and ask the official account for the latest server update.
NOT LIKELY, THEY’RE TOO COMPLICIT: Will Liberals Give Weinstein the O’Reilly Treatment? “As Camille Paglia noted in a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, prominent feminists like Gloria Steinem didn’t waste any time discarding sexual harassment guidelines when it came to Bill Clinton’s sexual predations as president. Principle rapidly gave way to partisanship and political opportunism. Mr. Weinstein clearly understands this calculus. . . . And if the virtue-signaling isn’t enough, the man who has bankrolled Barbara Boxer, Charles Schumer, Elizabeth Warren, Hillary Clinton, Cory Booker, Kirsten Gillibrand — the list goes on and on — is determined to pay out much more. . . . In her interview, Ms. Paglia noted that, the case of Mr. Clinton, ‘Hypocrisy by partisan feminist leaders really destroyed feminism for a long time.’ She might have added that it also helped Donald Trump get elected.”
Council gave third and fourth reading Tuesday evening to OCP and rezoning amendments to facilitate the centre. Approval was also given for a development permit, which included a variance.
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Last week we reported SZA was abruptly pulled from TDE’s Championship Tour, due to swollen vocal chords. As a result, she missed two shows in Arizona and New Mexico. Hoping to get back on track, she took the stage last night as TDE rolled through Madison Square Garden.
While fans were more than happy to see her, SZA wasn’t too pleased with her voice. Shortly after exiting the stage she posted few concerning tweets. “My voice is permanently injured. Great!!!!!!.” She goes on to say “Tonight was the test. That settles that.”
Going into retreat mode, her last tweet reads “I just want to be left alone my priorities are fucked up. They been fucked up. I need space goodbye.”
However, the tweets have since been deleted. Still, it is quite obvious the soulful singer has reached a point of frustration. With no official word from doctors or the Top Dawg himself, there are still shows left on tour. Let’s hope the damage is not permanent and she is able to give full attention to her health once the tour is complete.
April 25(Reuters) - FocalTech Systems Co Ltd
* Says it will use additional paid-in capital to distribute T$0.50250 per share
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April 28 United States Steel Corp-
* U. S. Steel issues update on status of midwest plant
* United States Steel Corp - "ongoing water sampling at outfall shows that facility has continued to be in compliance."
* United States Steel Corp says maintaining continuous inspection and monitoring of expansion joints at the midwest plant in portage, indiana
* United States Steel Corp - "we agreed to a long-term monitoring plan with united states environmental protection agency" Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Roughly 40 percent of all cancers in the United States are connected with excess weight according to American health officials. 71% of Americans are either overweight or obese according to the CDC.
The increased risk is related to 13 different kinds of tumors, including rectal, colon, uterine, ovary, kidney, pancreas, liver, gallbladder, stomach, thyroid, and esophageal. And as the obesity epidemic rises, so do the rates of cancer, and these forms of the disease are now being referred to as “obesity-related” cancers.
One third of all American adults are overweight, and over a third–37.9%–are obese. Half of Americans aren’t even aware that being overweight increases the chances of developing cancer.
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Peralta is not in the lineup for Monday's game against Pittsburgh, Jenifer Langosch of MLB.com reports.
Monday marks the second consecutive day in which Peralta has been benched as a result of his very disappointing start to the season. The 34-year-old will need to pick things up soon in a big way if he wants to preserve his starting job.
GENEVA — The U.N. human rights chief is lashing out at the “refusal” of some at the U.N.’s Human Rights Council to refer to Rohingya Muslims as such, calling it a sign of disrespect for the “terrible violations” they have faced.
Zeid Ra’ad al-Hussein provided an update Wednesday on the plight of the Rohingya in Myanmar, after more than 720,000 fled to neighbouring Bangladesh since last August amid a violent security crackdown. He was updating a report from his office that relayed accounts from fleeing Rohingya who said killings, enforced disappearances and house-burnings continue in Myanmar
He reiterated his call for the U.N. Security Council to refer Myanmar to the International Criminal Court.
Many Buddhists in Myanmar — a member of the council — call the Rohingya “Bengalis” and say they migrated illegally from Bangladesh, even though they have lived in the country for generations.
Amisom personnel were forced to fire in the air when residents of Hodan district pelted the troops with stones to protest an accident that involved a public vehicle and Amisom armored vehicle.
The incident occured on Monday evening near Khad garden According to an eyewitness an Amisom armored vehicle rammed into a public minibus and roadside business structures.
There no casualties in the incident but a Radio Dalsan reporter confirms damages on business shelters and the minibus.
Amisom is yet to release a comment over the incident Which is the latest in a string of motor accidents involving the peace keeping troops.
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The Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives (KDLA) has launched a website to give residents of the Commonwealth increased online access to state government digital records from more than 240 agencies, boards and commissions.
Included are annual reports, photos, videos, audio recordings and state publications and more.
“The new Kentucky State Digital Archives allows us to permanently preserve and provide access to digital records of historic value to the Commonwealth,” said Kentucky State Archivist Beth Shields. “These public records can be searched, viewed, downloaded and printed for free.”
The records span from 2000 to the present.
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Bolivia's newly named Cardinal, Monsignor Toribio Ticona Porco, gives a blessing after a press conference in La Paz, Bolivia, Monday, May 21, 2018. The Archbishop of Corocoro, named cardinal by Pope Francis on Sunday, worked as a miner to support his family before entering the seminary when he was 30. Juan Karita AP Photo
Every week, Spence sings a recap of what went down the previous night on “Game of Thrones,” using the GoT theme song.
This week, an important meeting between Jon Snow and Daenerys’ kid. That same child met the Tarly’s with completely different results. We also found out that a new Lannister is on the way while up north, seven brave souls look to bring back the dead, alive.
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Man accused of child sex offenses at North Carolina church
SMITHFIELD, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina sheriff's office has accused a man of committing multiple child sex offenses at the church where he was a Sunday school teacher.
The Johnston County Sheriff's Office told news outlets multiple charges were filed against 34-year-old Jonathan Young of Benson, including first-degree rape of a child and indecent liberties with a child. WRAL-TV in Raleigh reports Young was a Sunday school teacher at Firstborn Baptist Church in Benson.
Sheriff's Office Capt. Jeff Caldwell said the offenses were first reported in 2014 but go back years. One victim who is now 19 told investigators she was assaulted between the ages of 7 and 15.
Caldwell said an investigation is continuing.
Young is jailed on a $1 million bond. It's not known if he has an attorney.
Game Day !!!
Scores on the doors (and my bid for Bully's Special Prize)
Salford
Leeds
Warrington
ATT: 6868
Hull FC
Average Attendance Estimate 7,767
Game Day (Tomorrow)
Scores on the Doors and mine
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A quick reminder of the state of play:
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v Wakefield 4 3v Featherstone 7 0v Wigan 1 6v Castleford 2 5i.e. Friday 8pm NOT Saturday 8pm as previously statedA week is a long time in predictions. From a Saints landslide to a Hudds majorityv St Helens 11 460sCat Huddsacko Huddsadelaide-giant.no9 Huddsbasher11 Huddscharlie63wildcat Huddscheshirecat57chissittcoco the fullback HuddsDaddycool Huddsdboy DrawDreadnaughtHer in doors HuddsJakeyg95 HuddsKevW60349 SaintsLG83Mable_Syrup HuddsMick Amos 9 WTW Saintssandcat20 SaintsTrinityIHC Saintswrencat1873 HuddsThis fixture has been a pain in the butt. I blameGood LuckCoco
Guitarist Ivar Bjornson had this to say about the song "Storm Son deals with the duality of man and nature, how important and basic that relationship is. Everything we do and create are imitations of nature - as we evolved from nature, that is how it must be.
"yet modern man thinks he and she is independent of nature, that we somehow are so superior that we do not have to take nature into consideration other than as a backdrop for sh*tty movies. Or festivals. Losing touch with nature is basically to lose touch with being human." Watch the video here.
Blindboy gave Chris & Ciara the world exclusive last night
Rubberbandits have kicked off 2017 in serious style.
Not only does their track “Dad’s Best Friend” feature on the T2: Trainspotting soundtrack, last night they surprised us all by releasing their first new music in three years.
‘Donald in the Distance’ got its first radio airplay exclusively on Chris and Ciara last night and the video has been released on Rubberbandits’ social media channels this morning.
⬇ Check out Blindboy’s chat with Chris & Ciara right here ⬇
OSLO, March 31 Norway's public finances will face greater pressure in the future as the country's sovereign wealth fund is expected to grow more slowly, the country's centre-right government said in a long-term planning document on Friday.
"Investment returns are anticipated to moderate, and the oil price is not expected to return to previous highs. At the same time, an ageing population will increase spending on pensions, health, and social services," it said.
"Moving forward, the room for manoeuvre in the budget will be far less than what we have become accustomed to," it added. (Reporting by Terje Solsvik, editing by Gwladys Fouche)
A boozed up motorist set off a deadly chain of car wrecks in the Bronx early Saturday, that left a man dead and two women injured, police said.
The drunken 2006 Jeep driver, Andres Mayora, 54, was flying north up Bronx Blvd. in Parkside at about 2:50 a.m. when he slammed into the back of a silver 2012 Nissan Altima also traveling north, operated by Shiquan Dunn, 31, police said.
The collision caused Dunn’s car to spin out of control and slam into another Nissan Altima making a left turn onto the highway from Burke Avenue, cops said.
Mayora’s Jeep also crashed into two cars parked outside a nearby apartment building, police said.
Dunn died at the scene and a 28-year-old woman riding in the passenger seat was transported to Jacobi Medical Center with minor injuries, according to authorities.
A 48-year-old woman in the second Altima and Mayora were also transported to Jacobi with minor injuries, cops said.
The intoxicated driver was charged with driving under the influence, according to authorities.
1. The Streets - Dry Your Eyes
The moment when you feel you can't go on and the world is collapsing around your head. Mike Skinner feels your pain. But don't worry: things will be better than this.
2. The Cure - Boys Don't Cry
Straighten up, now. This is the time when you need to gloss over it and pretend that everything is ok. Even if it's not. If you're a chap, you need to make a big thing of it. Hence this song. If you're a girl, well, you can identify with this one.
Green Day - Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life)
Right. There's closure. It's been great, but... Time to move on. And give the finger to your ex. YES.
The Soup Dragons - I'm Free
Ahhhh. The sweet, sweet feeling of freedom. You can do what you want, any old time.
Andrew WK - Party Hard
OH HELLO. Are you ready for the weekend? Hold my coat, I'll see you later! You're back on the market!
The 36-year-old man charged with the beating and sexual assault of an 85-year-old woman has now been linked to another sexual assault in December 2016.
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The La Loma Bridge is reopening June 24 after two years of seismic retrofitting and it will return with a brand new name. The soon-to-be dedicated John K. Van de Kamp bridge is named in honor of the late attorney general and revered Pasadena resident.
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Dr. Christopher Duntsch was found guilty Tuesday of intentionally injuring an elderly person, a first-degree felony punishable by up to life in prison. Duntsch, 45, faced five counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in addition to the one count of injury to an elderly person in connection with horrifically botched surgeries from 2012 and 2013.
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DIXON, Ill. (WAND) – A police officer at a Dixon high school confronted an armed male at 8 a.m. on Wednesday.
KWQC reports that the preliminary investigation reveals the male shot at an officer and the officer returned gun fire. The suspect was injured with non-life threatening injuries. The male is receiving medial treatment and remains in custody.
According to Dixon police, the suspect acted alone and there is no further threat to the public.
The school has been evacuated and Dixon Public schools are on lockdown and according to a Lee County Sherriff’s release there have been no injuries to students after the shooting.
Peoria Avenue will be closed as multiple agencies are reporting to the area.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - ACT Co Ltd :
* Says it completed issuance of 2nd series unregistered and unsecured private convertible bonds worth 15 billion won
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WASHINGTON. D.C. (WTNH) — A new report from AAA finds that millennials are some of the worst drivers on the road.
The AAA study shows that 88 percent of young millennials in the U.S. engaged in at least one risky behavior behind the wheel in the past 30 days, earning the top spot of worst behaved U.S. drivers.
The study found that drivers between the ages of 19 and 24 admitted to either texting while driving, speeding, or running a red light.
On the contrast, drivers between the ages of 60 and 74 were found to exhibit the least risky behavior on the road.
These findings come as U.S. traffic deaths rose to 35,092 in 2015, an increase of more than 7 percent. This is the largest single yeear increase in five decades.
Boxing News
Bounce aired an immediate encore of Premier Boxing Champions – The Next Round after the live event and the two telecasts combined reached 1.5 million viewers.
Nearly 10,000 fans packed the Huntington Center in Toledo, Ohio Friday night for hometown hero Robert Easter (19-0, 14 KOs) as he defended his lightweight world title against Puerto Rico’s Luis Cruz (22-5-1, 16 KOs) in the main event of Premier Boxing Champions: The Next Round. The 2012 Olympic alternate used his reach and power throughout the fight, knocking Cruz down three times en route to a unanimous decision victory.
In the exciting co-main event, three-time U.S. Olympian Rau’shee Warren (14-2, 4 KOs) of Cincinnati lost a split decision to Zhanat Zhakiyanov (27-1, 18 KOs) of Kazakhstan. The telecast kicked off with Cleveland-native Terrell Gausha (20-0, 9 KOs) earning a unanimous decision over Puerto Rico’s Luis Hernandez (15-4, 8 KOs) in a middleweight bout.
PRAGUE, Czech Republic — Newcastle has completed the permanent signing of goalkeeper Martin Dubravka from Sparta Prague.
Sparta and Newcastle confirmed the transfer on Wednesday after the Premier League club activated an option to sign the 29-year-old Slovak, who joined the Magpies on loan in January.
Newcastle says Dubravka signed a contract until June 2022.
The goalkeeper had an impressive debut for Newcastle in a 1-0 victory over Manchester United and played 12 league matches overall.
Newcastle manager Rafa Benítez says: "We're delighted to finalize the permanent signing of Martin to Newcastle United today. Ever since he arrived with us on loan he has shown a fantastic attitude and great work ethic, and of course we have been very impressed with his performances for us on the pitch last season."
Dubravka has played 10 internationals for Slovakia.
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During the month of March, St. Louis Community College is working to make sure their students and recent graduates secure jobs.
Thursday was the first day in a series of job fairs on their campuses.
More than 50 companies were on hand to try and find workers from the hundreds of people who attended.
Organizers say it’s critical to try and get jobs for all of those who are ready to work.
“It’s vitally important it gives them an opportunity to put their degree to use opportunity to network it helps the region, it helps the St. Louis area to improve economically,” said Davis Moore, Career Services Manager.
Everyone is welcome to attend and there still two remaining job fairs if you missed out today!
The fairs will be held March 8 at Meramec Campus and March 21 at the Florissant Valley campus.
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A man believed to be in his 30s was killed after being knocked over by a taxi at the Ontdekkers Road and 10th Street intersection in Delary, in Roodepoort, yesterday afternoon (13 August), Roodepoort Record reports.
At approximately 3.40pm, ER24 paramedics who responded to the callout found the man trapped under a stationary car. There was nothing paramedics could do to help the victim, and he was declared dead on the scene.
READ MORE: Update: Pedestrian apparently the cause of R21 accident
The exact circumstances surrounding this incident are not yet known, and further investigations are being done on the incident.
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CHICAGO (AP)  Michigan State University has maintained ties to a prominent volleyball coach for decades after he was publicly accused in 1995 of sexually abusing and raping six underage girls he trained.
Letters obtained by The Associated Press from accusers' advocates reveal the school has been pressured for at least a year to sever its relationship with Rick Butler.
Butler runs suburban Chicago training facilities that have been a pipeline for top recruits, including to MSU.
MSU has been reeling from the scandal involving a gymnastics doctor, Larry Nassar, who molested young athletes.
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The university said in a Monday statement that Butler is currently "not affiliated with MSU." But it didn't address other questions put to it, including when any affiliation might have ended.
Butler was never criminally charged. He denies sexually abusing anyone.
AFTER narrowly missing out on the Grand Final in the inaugural season, Melbourne will look to kick start its 2018 AFL Women’s campaign against the GWS Giants at Casey Fields.
The Demons are viewed by many as flag favourites, but revenge will be on their minds on Saturday evening. The Giants, the 2017 wooden spooners, handed them one of their two losses last season.
That win was GWS’ sole victory for the season. But having acquired multiple new players in the off-season, including two former Dees in Madeline Boyd and Pepa Randall, the Giants will be optimistic they can climb up the ladder this year.
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Duane Parrish, director of S.C. Parks, Recreation and Tourism, explains on Monday, April 17, 2017 that regular visitors of Hunting Island State Park will notice a difference when the park reopens on Memorial Day weekend due to the damage Hurricane Matthew caused in October. Workers with O'Quinn Marine work at Beaufort Downtown Marina on April 13, 2017, to connect a new dock that replaces one that was destroyed by Hurricane Matthew in October.
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FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) - The New York Jets’ social media department posted a graphic on Twitter on Friday of a sad-looking dog that resembles the Cleveland Browns’ logo wearing a cone around its neck - along with a Jets collar tag.
It also showed four dog biscuits - two of them broken - on the ground. The tweet included the word, “Sit” followed by #NYJvsCLE.
It was deleted about an hour after being posted. Someone might be in the doghouse because of it.
The message didn’t exactly fit what coach Todd Bowles and his players have been saying all week - the 2-2 squad is “not good enough to look past anybody.”
The tweet received over 300 retweets and 600 likes before it was taken down.
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14 August, Kathmandu: Vice Premier of State Council of the People’s Republic of China Wang Yang arrived here this afternoon on a four-day official visit to Nepal.
Mr Wang was welcomed at the Tribhuvan International Airport VIP longue by Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Jitendra Narayan Dev.
Nepal’s Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China Leela Mani Paudyal, China’s Ambassador to Nepal Yu Hong and the high level officials of Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Embassy of China in Kathmandu were also at the TIA to welcome the Chinese Vice-Premier. RSS
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. (AP) - A woman accused of seriously sickening her son's girlfriend by poisoning her with antifreeze has entered a plea agreement that avoids the need for her to go on trial for the second time.
Eighty-six-year-old Helen Galli of Wyoming, Pennsylvania, was convicted in 2013 and sentenced to 5½ to 12 years. She appealed and then her conviction was overturned.
Galli pleaded no contest Monday as part of an agreement with prosecutors, who are withdrawing all other charges. Prosecutors said the deal calls for a sentence of three years and three months, with credit for 1,000 days served and the balance on house arrest.
Prosecutors say Galli spiked a glass of juice with antifreeze in March 2010 and passed it to the woman, who was left near death and spent months recovering.
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So, it's a very strong bench for Charlton Athletic as they face Oxford United.
It's an interesting line-up as far as the home team are concerned as Josh Magennis keeps his place and Joe Aribo loses his.
It will be fascinating to see who replaces who when the inevitable substitutions are made in the second half, with Sullay Kaikai and Michal Zyro sure to be used at some stage.
Jake Forster-Caskey comes straight back in to the team and replaces Aribo, ironically as his picture is featured on the front cover of the matchday programme and in the middle-page spread.
There's a vibe around The Valley again as Charlton fans look forward to seeing the new players.
Clive Youlton gives his pre-match prediction.
Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory are working on a better way to sense whether concrete at nuclear power facilities is experiencing a chemical reaction that can degrade it, putting the structures at risk. ORNL engineer Dwight Clayton is working with a team from the University of Tennessee to use ultrasonic linear arrays to assess the state of the kind of thick concrete walls that exist at nuclear plants.
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GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — The Palestinian envoy in Malaysia says the body of a Hamas militant killed last week in Kuala Lumpur will be repatriated to the Gaza Strip for burial.
Anwar al-Agha said Tuesday that Egypt agreed to allow the body to be returned through its border with Gaza.
Israel's Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman had appealed to Egypt to refuse the Palestinian request. The body is expected to arrive in Gaza on Thursday.
Fadi al-Batsh, an electrical engineering lecturer at a Malaysian university, was gunned down by two men on a motorcycle as he was on his way to a mosque early Saturday.
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Hamas, a militant group sworn to Israel's destruction, described al-Batch as a "commander" in its military wing and accused Israel of assassinating him.
Israel has not commented.
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If the news that Louisiana-based boatbuilder Metal Shark is ramping up production to build an inventory of stock vessels, with the goal of reducing lead times and enhancing service sounds familiar, but perhaps not on this side of the big pond, that's because the move truly represents an innovative concept for North American builders. Savvy shipbuilding stakeholders everywhere, of course, know that Netherlands-based Damen has been doing it for years.
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MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) — A large alligator gave one Mount Pleasant family a scare Easter morning.
The homeowners said they thought someone was breaking into their house when they found the gator had climbed on the porch.
They say the gator had to climb a 15-foot staircase, break through a screen, climb through a doorway, and then push furniture out of the way.
Wildlife experts say this type of behavior is not unusual for alligators during this time of the year.
They are making their way out of hibernation and into warmer waters. T
Gators start new feeding patterns and defend their territory as they move into mating season.
Marotta: ‘No problems for renewals’
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Juventus general manager Beppe Marotta sees “no problems” for renewals “we’re happy to have players like Andrea Barzagli and Giorgio Chiellini”.
Both defenders are out of contract at the end of the current season, but even at 36 and 33 they could be offered new deals.
“We have players whose contracts are coming to an end and we’re evaluating various positions,” Marotta told Tuttomercatoweb.
“We’ll define our contractual relations without problems, both sides have the desire to continue and we’re happy to have players like Barzagli and Chiellini.”
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A lawyer for former residential school students excluded from a national apology in 2008 says Justin Trudeau will be in Labrador on Nov. 24 to apologize.
Steven Cooper says the Prime Minister's Office has confirmed he'll be in Goose Bay for an event that's expected to include about 300 people.
About 1,000 class-action members accepted a $50-million package from the federal government to settle claims of abuse and cultural losses.
A spokesman for Trudeau could not be immediately reached.
Former prime minister Stephen Harper excluded the province's former residential schools from an apology and compensation package, saying they were different.
An unconfirmed number of people have lost their lives after a 23-seater bus skidded off the Tema-bound section of the Accra-Tema motorway Monday morning, injuring scores.
The Sprinter bus, with Registration number GM 3912-13, is said to have had burst one of its tires and skidded off the road into the bushes.
Joy News' Gifty Andoh Appiah, who visited the scene, reports parts the road had been covered with the blood some of the injured passengers.
She said the severed leg of one of the passengers on the bus had been covered with leaves.
Police and Fire Service personnel were on the scene to wash off the blood and restore traffic but they could not confirm the number of casualties.
While some eyewitnesses put the death toll at one, others said three.
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Mechelen, Belgium, 18 April 2017, 04.10 CET, regulated information - Galapagos NV announced today the pricing of its U.S. public offering totaling $338 million gross proceeds of 3,750,000 new ordinary shares in the form of American Depositary Shares at $90 per ADS, before underwriting discounts. In addition, Galapagos has granted the underwriter an option to purchase up to an additional 562,500 ADSs, representing 15% of the ADSs placed in the offering.
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Rocky Mountain Power employees and cherry pickers line the road during the funeral procession for lineman Jesse Davis in Spanish Fork on Friday. Davis died Sunday after making electrical contact while troubleshooting a power outage early Wednesday near the intersection of 6500 S. 1300 West near the Taylorsville-West Jordan border. After Davis and his partner determined a fix for the issue, Davis’ partner returned to the truck to grab some equipment but soon heard an electrical noise and a scream, Spencer Hall, Rocky Mountain Power spokesman, said. When he returned, Davis was on the ground. Davis was transported to a hospital with critical injuries but died five days later.
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DHAKA (REUTERS) - Akayed Ullah, the man suspected of trying to bomb New York City's Port Authority, had no criminal record in Bangladesh and last visited his home country in September, Bangladesh's police chief told Reuters on Monday (Dec 11).
Inspector General of Police A K M Shahidul Hoque said the information was based on the man's passport number.
The man was from the southeastern Bangladeshi district of Chittagong, Haque said. He last visited Bangladesh on Sept 8.
Ullah, who had a homemade bomb strapped to his body, set off an explosion at a New York commuter hub during rush hour, injuring himself and three others in what New York Mayor Bill de Blasio called an attempted terrorist attack.
He had burns and lacerations while three other people, including a police officer, had minor injuries.
Judge Says Eudaly Can Block Activist on Facebook: A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit against City Commissioner Chloe Eudaly for blocking a local activist from her private Facebook page, declining to turn over the pages in response to a public records request, and allegedly bullying the activist. The judge ruled June 29 that Eudaly can say what she wants on her private Facebook page, and that her comments were not threatening enough to prevent activist Mimi German from speaking. Judge Michael W. Mosman also ruled the First Amendment does not give people the right to make city commissioners listen to them. "Ms. German's right to petition the City Council does not include the right that Commissioner Eudaly listen [to], or even be present for, Ms. German's testimony," the judge wrote. A Eudaly staffer tells WW the lawsuit was frivolous, but German plans on filing again. "I see it as positive," she says.
Melbourne’s growing list of vegan-friendly restaurants can add another name to the list. Babu Ji, St Kilda’s go-to for consistently tasty mod-Indian cuisine, is opening for all-you-can-eat vegan feasts every Tuesday night.
Starting from Tuesday June 19, Babu Ji will open for dinner Tuesdays serving a menu of vegan and gluten-free curries, cumin-infused basmati rice and papadums for a very economical $25. Splash a little extra moolah and you can even add some gluten and dairy-free naan to your dinner.
While the vegan curries will change weekly, you can expect dishes like dal makhani (black lentils slow cooked with ginger, garlic and garam masala) and aloo baingan (potato and eggplant curry with raisins and roasted pine nuts).
Many Indian dishes are naturally vegetarian or vegan and Tuesdays are commonly practised as ‘meat free’ in India. The first vegan Tuesday event will also donate all proceeds from the night to the Sacred Heart Mission.
Peckham steamed bun specialist Mr Bao has gone wild for Christmas and introduced a Nutella-and-lotus-root spring roll. Why is that Christmassy (apart from the offensive amount of calories)? Because it’s being served with cranberry sauce for dipping, that’s why. It sounds horribly wrong but we’re hoping it’s so wrong it’s right. It’s available from today (Monday December 11) till the end of the year. Also on the Chrimbo menu is a turkey bao. Beats brussels sprouts, we suppose.
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Abdullateef Raji has died. Raji who died in the early hours of Monday morning, was until his death a Commissioner in the Lagos State Independent Electoral commission LASIEC
He served as special adviser to Governor Raji Fashola on Information & Strategy between 2011 & 2015.
He also served as secretary & Chairman of Alliance for Democracy in Lagos state at different times.
He will be buried today in his home town in Ondo state.
Causes of death still sketchy as the time of filing this report.
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HALIFAX — Former Nova Scotia premier Darrell Dexter has received an appointment to teach a public policy course at Dalhousie University.
Dexter, who was the province’s first NDP premier between 2009 and 2013, is taking on the role through the MacEachen Institute for Public Policy and Governance.
His course will offer graduate students the chance to discuss public policy challenges with a variety of guests, with Dexter chairing the gatherings.
Dexter says in a news release he expects topics ranging from healthcare, economic growth and civic engagement to be discussed during the weekly classes.
Dexter is currently a vice-chair at Global Public Affairs, the country’s largest privately owned government relations firm.
In March, the former premier announced he’d be heading up the firm’s work on the legalization of marijuana.
SINGAPORE, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Singapore-based commodity trader Olam International reported a 28.5 percent rise in its second-quarter profit, helped by strong performances across its major business segments, especially in the food category.
The company reported a profit of S$147.7 million ($108.6 million) for the three months ended June compared with S$114.9 million a year earlier. Operational profit, which excludes exceptional items, rose 34.1 percent to S$154.0 million.
Olam, which counts Singapore state investor Temasek Holdings and Japan's Mitsubishi Corp as its largest shareholders, is a major player in markets for a number of commodities including cocoa, coffee and edible nuts. ($1 = 1.3601 Singapore dollars) (Reporting by Aradhana Aravindan; Editing by Richard Pullin)
With Spring Comes Farmer’s Market Season
Duluth Farmer's Market is open Wednesday afternoons and Saturday mornings
DULUTH, Minn. – It’s spring, and with that means the start of the farmer’s market season.
The Duluth Farmer’s Market has been open since the May 5. People are able to come in and scope out the unique items from local producers. With all this strange weather we’ve been having, it’s a good time to check it out.
“We’ve had some rain, and some heat, and then cold spring, so things are starting to happen right now,” producer Lois Hoffbauer said. “Bedding plant season is in full force. So if you want to get some locally grown bedding plants, now is the time.”
The Duluth Farmer’s Market is open on Wednesday afternoons and Saturday mornings. And it’s actually indoors so you don’t have to worry about the rain.
Second, if the decisions are overruled, the opinion will focus on what has always been the Achilles heel of Roe: By what means did a matter that should have been reserved to the states, by reason of the 10th Amendment, get to the Supreme Court?
The brother of the teenager accused in the Florida school shooting was arrested Monday and charged with trespassing at that very school.
According to authorities, Zachary Cruz bypassed several entrance blockages at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School to “soak it in” at the site where brother Nikolas Cruz killed 17 people.
“Defendant Cruz surpassed all locked doors and gates and proceeded to ride his skateboard through school grounds,” a deputy wrote in an arrest report cited in the Miami Herald.
The Broward County Sheriff’s Office had told Zachary Cruz repeatedly not to be on school grounds, the Herald reported.
The trespass took place around 4:30 p.m. Monday, and, according to the police report, Zachary Cruz said he “entered the school property to ‘reflect on the shooting and to soak it in.’”
Zachary Cruz has been at his brother’s court hearings since the mass shooting, and photojournalists have images of him in tears.
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Aaron Rodgers has won one Super Bowl with Green Bay Packers
That’s the view of former NFL quarterback Dan Orlovsky, who believes Rodgers makes passes that nobody else in the league can.
The Green Bay Packers star is set to reach a big achievement this coming season as he will record 40,000 career passing yards.
Packers will be hoping the 34-year-old can stay fit this season having suffered a shoulder injury last campaign.
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The NFC North side averaged 27.4 points per game as Rodgers led them to a 4-1 start last season, then 17.3 in a 3-7 stretch after he broke his collarbone.
And Orlovsky believes Rodgers’ mindset gives him the upper hand when it comes to making passes.
From now on, computers made in Armenia will be installed at the sessions’ halls of the government.
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated the abovementioned at Wednesday’s Cabinet session of the government of Armenia. He added that Armenian production computers were installed before the ministers.
“This is associated with the change of approach; this is our political approach,” Pashinyan said, in particular. “We [the new Armenian government] have stated that the development of high technology in Armenia is a priority for us.”
“It’s very important to our country that production develops in Armenia,” the PM added. “We all should give preference to Armenian production and Armenian producers.”
Nikol Pashinyan urged all Armenian citizens to prefer Armenian production when making purchases.
“It’s both pleasing and profitable,” he added. “And [it] increases the opportunities of local production and producers.”
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On Agritime this week, Aisling O’Brien discusses a poor uptake in logbooks to help reclaim stolen property, she visits Kilgarvan show, Tomas Burke is back after his break with prices from marts and factories and the head of Health and Safety with Teagasc is her guest on the weekly farm advice slot
Rodney asked God to tell him his purpose. He found it when he saw an elderly man struggling to mow his lawn. Militarykind, USA TODAY
The Blue Jays started Day 2 of the MLB Draft the same way they finished Day 1: Adding depth behind the plate. Toronto selected catcher Riley Adams from the University of San Diego with its third-round pick on Tuesday afternoon.
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ATOKA, Tenn. — The Atoka Police Department confirmed they are investigating a robbery that occurred at First South Bank Monday afternoon.
Police say a male suspect entered the bank and demanded money before fleeing the scene.
No arrests have been made.
There are no reported injuries.
We will update this story as more information becomes available.
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CASCO, Maine (AP) — Lawyers for two men facing arson charges in a fire that destroyed a historic Maine schoolhouse say the men are intellectually disabled.
The Portland Press Herald reports an attorney for 22-year-old Devin Richardson-Gurney told a judge Monday that the man has autism. An attorney for 20-year-old Edward Scott says the man receives services from an organization that helps the intellectually disabled.
Prosecutors say the two men set the Friends School House in Casco on fire Sunday.
Members of the Raymond-Casco Historical Society say they may never recover from the loss. The school house was built in 1849, and the historical society says they've lost historic books and maps dating to the 1700s.
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The judge set bail for Richardson-Gurney and Scott at $1,500 each.
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The headquarters of mortgage lender Freddie Mac is seen in Mclean, Virginia, near Washington, in this September 8, 2008 file photo. REUTERS/Jason Reed/Files
WASHINGTON Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will transfer $10 billion in earnings to the U.S. Treasury in an expected move from the mortgage-finance giants, a spokesman for the regulator said on Thursday.
The payment, which is due on Friday, will be made as scheduled, said a spokeswoman for the Federal Housing Finance Agency.
Washington took control of Fannie and Freddie as the housing crisis worsened in September 2008. The companies have since grown profitable and lawmakers are debating about whether to cut government ties to the agencies that promote home ownership.
(Reporting By Patrick Rucker; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
Emergency crews on the scene of a crash along the westbound side of the Mass. Pike.
That crash is approximately one-half mile before the Ludlow service plaza.
Troopers with the State Police barracks in Charlton noted that a state police cruiser was one of the vehicles involved in the crash and may have been hit from behind.
It's not immediately known how many other vehicles are involved or if there were any other injuries.
Motorists may see delays in the area while crews remain on-scene. Traffic as of about 10 a.m. was backed-up all the way to Palmer on the Pike westbound and there was only one lane of tracking getting by, with the right lane closed.
Western Mass News has a crew headed to the scene and we will have more information as it becomes available.
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MANAGUA, Nicaragua — Influential business leaders in Nicaragua are calling for early elections to resolve a political standoff between President Daniel Ortega's government and protesters demanding his exit from office.
Carlos Pellas Chamorro is the country's most prominent businessman. He said Wednesday that the Ortega government's political model is "worn out" and the solution is moving up the next election, due to take place in 2021.
Conglomerate Grupo Lafise Bancocentro also issued a statement calling for the will of the people to be heard through "the advancement of elections."
Protests that began in April over now-scrapped social security changes have since expanded into a broader movement seeking Ortega's exit.
Human rights observers say more than 80 people have been killed amid a harsh crackdown by government security forces and allied civilian groups.
Singapore Airlines is relaunching their non-stop service between Newark, New Jersey and Singapore on Oct 11th. The flights will be the the longest in the world with a distance of about 10,300 miles and 19 hours in the air...
The carrier had previously flown the marathon flights until 2013 when fuel prices made the cost of fueling the jets wasteful.
The deputy was one of four on a routine patrol when noticing the vehicle parked on the street, which was reported as “suspicious” by the responding officers.
Deputies found a man in the RV, and a woman in a car nearby. The deputy was inside the RV when firing the shot.
The man was taken by ambulance to Regions Hospital in St. Paul, where he later died.
The sheriff’s department has placed the four deputies on standard administrative leave. Further information regarding the identities of the deputies involved, along with the victim’s identity, has yet to be released.
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Chris Head & the Honchos have a new CD, Chicken Wire, and they are celebrating its release by trading sets with the Cow Ponies at Kochanski's on Saturday, April 8, 2017. The noise starts at 9.
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Rep. Chris Corley, a Republican legislator from Graniteville in Aiken County, has been charged with felony domestic violence after he reportedly assaulted his wife, threatened to kill her and pointed a gun at her in the presence of an 8-year-old child. According to The Aiken Standard , the woman told police that Corley was "caught cheating," and that he only stopped assaulting her because "he heard kids screaming and noticed blood coming from her head."
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First came the lineout into the glove of Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant. Then came Nez s bat, which whacked the ground with such force it s a wonder he didn t strike oil.
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The Buffalo Bills will host free agent offensive lineman Marshall Newhouse on a visit, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
Former #Raiders starting right tackle Marshall Newhouse is visiting the #Bills today, source said. With the Cordy Glenn trade, they are clearly looking for OL additions now. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 19, 2018
Newhouse has been a bit of a journeyman throughout his eight-year career. He spent the first four years of his career with the Green Bay Packers after being selected in the fifth round of the 2010 NFL Draft.
Newhouse then spent some time with the Cincinnati Bengals and New York Giants before signing with the Oakland Raiders in the 2017 offseason. He started 14 games at right tackle for the Raiders in 2017.
The 29-year-old largely struggled in Oakland, earning an overall grade of 46.4 from Pro Football Focus.
Should the Bills eventually sign Newhouse, the veteran will likely compete with Jordan Mills for the starting right tackle job in training camp.
BJP spokesperson N Biren appealed the UNC to withdraw the blockade and urged it to seek another forum to achieve its demands.
Biren was speaking to reporters on his return from Delhi recently, where an eight-member BJP delegation met top Central leaders including Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on the issue.
Biren said, The ruling Congress Government is answerable to the people of the State for the hardship faced by them. He questioned whether it has made any formal effort at the Centre regarding the presence of NSCN (IM) camps in Manipur, the number of its cadre present in the State.  PTI
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VARMLAND, Sweden (WFLA/CNN) – Video of a rare white moose in Sweden is going viral.
The moose was seen taking a dip in a stream last week. The BBC said there are only about 100 white moose in the country.
According to the BBC, “The moose aren’t albino, but grow white fur from a genetic mutation.”
Albino animals are pure white with pink or red eyes.
Last week, we introduced you to “Pinky,” a pink dolphin that some think may be albino.
Pinky has been spotted in Louisiana for several years. Read more about Pinky here.
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Duluth-Superior Film Festival Kicks Off
The five-day festival features films that feature the Northland
DULUTH, Minn. – Local filmmakers and cinema fans are coming together for the Duluth-Superior Film Festival happening this week.
Thursday kicks off the five day film celebration with the feature Virginia, Minnesota, a film that takes place in Duluth and along the north shore.
“People just enjoy being told good stories,” festival director Richard Hansen said. “They like to see their own things that are happening in their own back yard and around Minnesota. We like to tell those Minnesota stories, stories of the North.”
The festival is free to attend. For more information, check out the website.
BURLINGTON, Iowa (AP) — The first thing Alice Tjaden does every morning is look out her window to see if the sky over the Mississippi River is cloudy or clear.
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Greenwich, Connecticut-based Oak HC/FT , a venture and growth equity firm, has raised $600 million for its second fund, according to a blog post on its site. The fund will focus on healthcare and financial tech companies.
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One problem the brilliant minds at Google have yet to solve: How to beat Amazon.com at its own game.
It isn’t for a lack of trying. Over the last couple of years, the internet search giant has aggressively built up its own cloud-computing business and pumped out its own line of smart speaker products—two relatively new businesses that have been wildly successful for Amazon. And that hasn’t been without some success on Google’s part. Its cloud-computing arm is now generating more than $1 billion in revenue every quarter. And...
Chairman Eli Schossheim of the Efrat anti-abortion association expressed his opposition, Monday, to a proposal to put members of the clergy on committees that decide whether a woman should end a pregnancy. Interviewed by Arutz Sheva outside a hearing on the proposal by the Knesset Committee for Advancing the Status of Women, Doctor Schossheim said the proposal cannot be implemented.
Saying he would be the first to approve an abortion to protect a mother's health, Schossheim said his group has prevented 68,000 abortions. He was happy to report that abortions are declining, but noted more than 100 fetuses are disposed of a day.
Seahawks rally, get No. 3 seed
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Russell Wilson threw for 258 yards and a touchdown, and Seattle rallied from an early 11-point deficit. The NFC West champion Seahawks head to the playoffs as the third seed in the NFC. Next week they will host the Lions, who lost at home to the Packers on Sunday night. The 49ers started fast with touchdowns on two of their first three drives, but they were outgained 366-99 over the final three quarters.
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The Australian prime minister, Malcolm Turnbull, uses Facebook to announce the replacement of skilled 457 visas with a new category to give Australians priority for Australian jobs. Turnbull says ‘we’ll no longer let 457 visas be passports to jobs that could and should go to Australians’. The 457 visa has been the most common way for employers to bring skilled workers into Australia temporarily
Now that the weather is warming and it’s starting to look like summer, or at least fully spring, the state parks in the area are increasingly attractive destinations, and some begin offering services such as potable water and showers on May 1.
The Flathead Valley has 10 parks in the Montana State Parks system, and a few are among the most popular in the state. Along Flathead Lake, locals and tourists have access to Wayfarers, Yellow Bay, Finley Point, Big Arm, Wild Horse Island and West Shore state parks. Kalispell has Lone Pine, while Whitefish has Les Mason and Whitefish Lake state parks. There’s also Lake Mary Ronan State Park.
They all offer different scenery and services, with many providing camping and all with day-use recreation. Whether you’re looking for boating, hiking, bicycling, fishing, wildlife and bird watching, or simply a place to lounge and picnic, you can find it at one of the valley’s state parks.
For more information, visit www.stateparks.mt.gov.
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The saga involving Nigeria Immigration, Nigeria Police Force and the Senator representing Kogi West Senatorial District, Sen. Dino Melaye have taken a bad turn this week and it has ended up with the hospitalization of the senator. The senate has been trending in recent time since the Mace was carted away by hoodlums believed to be loyal to Sen. Omo-Agege.
It was gathered and confirmed by TVC News platform, Journalist Hangout that Melaye jumped out of police hilux vehicle conveying him to Kogi State to answer for the crimes which he has been alleged to have committed.
However, the former Aviation Minister, Mr. Femi Fani-Kayode has finally spoken on the incessant molestation of Sen. Dino via a tweet on his handle and accused President Buhari of witch-hunting his friends (Dino Melaye) who opposes him.
See what he wrote below and people’s reactions.
A woman has died after being struck by two lorries and two cars in a suspected multiple hit and run, police said.
The victim, believed to be in her late 20s or early 30s, was struck by an HGV as she crossed the road at a pedestrian crossing in Tulse Hill, south London.
The Metropolitan Police said the driver failed to stop at the scene and the woman was subsequently hit by a second lorry and two cars, with all of their drivers not stopping.
Paramedics were called to the scene at Norwood Road at 6.48am on Monday. The victim, who has not been identified, was treated at the scene but pronounced dead at 7.21am.
Teams of young people from across Saskatchewan gathered at the University of Regina Saturday for the First Lego League provincial championship tournament.
They brought with them robots made of Lego and electrical components, which they’d programmed to carry out a series of tasks. In competition, robots were let loose on the playing surface to carry out as many tasks as possible in a set timeframe.
Leader-Post photojournalist Brandon Harder documented some of the action.
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Clear Lake Lions Football will be hosting Clarion-Goldfield-Dows/CAL and Garner-Hayfield-Ventura will be hosting Crestwood, Cresco TONIGHT!!
Photos from BOTH games will be in next weeks Clear Lake Mirror Reporter and on our Website.
NOTE: Also tonight Clear Lake will have there '17-'18 Clear Lake Lions Coaches vs. Cancer Football Game. Join ‎‎Clear Lake Lions Coaches vs. Cancer TONIGHT night at Lions Field as we come together to FIGHT cancer. This game is a “PINK OUT”. Below are some highlights for tomorrow night’s game:
PRE GAME:
- Look out for our table as you enter the game. We will be selling pink & gold paw print face stickers, answering questions, accepting donations, and taking shirt orders for Lions Volleyball vs. Cancer on 10/12. (We will use the same shirts all year, for all sports.)
I’ve now finished the script for Volume Three of the #AngelCatbird series –The Catbird Roars – to be published by Dark Horse in July, and illustrator and co-creator Johnny Christmas is already drawing.
The first volume launched in early September, and debuted at #1 on the NYT graphics list. You can find a ton of reviews by searching the title!
Thanks to David Hyde of Superfan for the amazing publicity job!
Volume 2 –To Castle Catula – will appear in February.
Thanks to all the enthusiastic readers!
FALKLAND have been dumped right back into the relegation dogfight in Division One of the Thames Valley League after their nine-wicket defeat at Boyne Hill on Saturday.
James Ettridge and Imran Malik top scored with 49 and 40 respectively of Falkland’s 184-7, but the home side coasted home in the 27th over with Matt Leipold 93 not out and Chris Shave making 57.
The result leaves Falkland third to bottom of the table after claiming only four points, leaving them 20 above the dotted line with three games to play.
THATCHAM and NEWBURY tackled their relegation worries with wins.
Thatcham scored a five wicket win over Royal Ascot to keep themselves above the drop zone. Spinner Chris Bird pocketed 4-24 as Royal Ascot were dismissed for 150 with James Gamble scoring 49.
Thatcham reached the target at 151-5 in the 36th over, Josh O’Flynn leading the way with 82 and Will Wright supporting with 31.
Newbury kept their survival hopes alive in Division Three A with a 24-run win over Fleet.
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Hollywood kingpin and Democrat Party mega-donor Harvey Weinstein is turning fellow liberals into hypocrites as they join the battle to save his tattered reputation from claims he spent decades preying on Hollywood starlets, according to critics.
Anita Dunn, a key aide to President Obama, “counseled” the Tinseltown titan after The New York Times reported that the powerful movie producer sexually harassed Ashley Judd, Rose McGowan and at least six other starlets. And his attorney, Lisa Bloom – who is “tutoring” him on how to not act like a pig – built her reputation representing women who claim to have been on the other end of bad behavior
“Harvey Weinstein is such a wonderful feminist that he has feminists Lisa Bloom and Anita Dunn fronting for his disgusting misogyny!” tweeted New York Post pundit John Podhoretz.
Pop diva Madonna has hinted at planning a tour in 2018 after she took a break from work this year. The 59-year-old singer recently appeared on “Live With Kelly & Ryan”, where she participated in a game ‘Sketching With The Stars’, alongside her friend Anderson Cooper who asked her about her touring plans. To this Madonna said, “Soon. I gotta get my show together. 2017 was soccer mom in Portugal. 2018… I’m coming back, baby. I’m coming for you!” The “Papa Don’t Preach” hitmaker spent the last year in Lisbon, Portugal after her son David, 12, joined football team Benfica FC’s youth academy. Madonna last embarked on a trek in 2016 with her ‘Rebel Heart World Tour’, which concluded in Sydney, Australia on March 20.
ZURICH, March 30 Activist investor RBR Capital Advisors will scrap its attempt to revamp GAM Holding if does not get enough shareholder backing at the Swiss asset manager's annual general meeting, the hedge fund said on Thursday.
"If we don't get the support at the AGM for the plan, I think shareholders will have to live with another plan"," RBR founder and Chief Investment Officer Rudolf Bohli said in a conference call with investors.
GAM's AGM is due to take place on April 27. The size of RBR's stake in GAM is closer to 5 percent than 3 percent, Bohli said.
The Swiss fund wants GAM to cut 353 back office jobs to help lower costs by 100 million Swiss francs ($100.4 million) annually, and has proposed to elect Kasia Robinski as chairwoman, William Raynar as a board member and Bohli on its board of directors. It also wants to replace current Chief Executive Alexander Friedman.
($1 = 0.9961 Swiss francs)
(Reporting by Joshua Franklin)
Olympic gold medalist and Westfield native Kacey Bellamy will be honored by the Springfield Thunderbirds at the end of the month.
She was part of the U.S. women's hockey team that defeated team Canada in PyeongChang last month.
On Saturday, March 31, Bellamy will host a meet-and-greet and sign autographs, starting at 6 p.m., before Thunderbirds take on the Utica Comets at the MassMutual Center at 7 p.m.
She will also take part in the Greater Springfield League Parade of Champions during the first intermission.
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AT Monitoring Desk-KABUL: Second Vice President Sarwar Danish has voiced optimism that India will increase the number of scholarships for Afghan students.
He expressed the hope at a meeting with Maharashtra Governor Vidyasagar Rao at Raj Bhavan on Sunday, the Press Trust of India reported.
5,000 Afghani students were studying in Maharashtra alone on Indian scholarships, Danish was quoted as saying. India would further increase the number of scholarships for Afghan students, he hoped.
The VP urged the expansion of cultural, economic and business links. He also called for cementing political and strategic relations between the allies.
He commended India’s assistance in constructing Afghanistan’s parliament building, and Salma dam in western Herat province.
Speaking on the occasion, Governor Rao suggested air connectivity of Kabul as well as other Afghan cities with Mumbai to boost trade and promote tourism.
– WWE posted this video of Titus Worldwide’s Apollo Crews and Titus O’Neil thanking the fans in Abu Dhabi for their support at the two live events there this past week. Crews and Titus defeated Bo Dallas & Curtis Axel and Luke Gallows & Karl Anderson the first night and then Gallows & Anderson the second night.
– A new episode of WWE Ride Along with Lana & Rusev and Breezango will air on the WWE Network after tonight’s RAW goes off the air. Below is the synopsis:
“While power couple Lana and Rusev test each other’s patience and devotion, the Fashion Police patrols the highway in search of crime!”
– Saturday’s WWE live event in New Delhi, India saw Triple H defeat Jinder Mahal in the main event. Triple H cut a promo after the match and praised The Modern Day Maharaja. Jinder also cut a promo and thanked Triple H, then promised to be WWE Champion the next time WWE returns to India. Below are photos from the match along with comments from Jinder:
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Senate’s top leader says it’s “premature” to tout President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize in pursuing a peace deal with North Korea.
But Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell chuckled as he mentioned the “chagrin” it would cause the Nobel committee to award Trump the world’s most coveted diplomatic prize.
The Republican senator made the comments this week to WHAS-AM in his home state of Kentucky.
U.S. and North Korean officials are continuing talks aimed at salvaging a summit between Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. McConnell says the U.S. should always be “skeptical” when dealing with North Korea, but says it’s good that Trump and Kim could meet.
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Now that the film is nearing completion, Salman Khan will be personally supervising the editing of Tiger Zinda Hai. Director Ali Abbas Zafar has no objections over Salman’s collaborative spirit. In fact he welcomes it.
Says a source close to the development, “After the failure of Tubelight, Salman is not taking any chances. There were many points on which Salman Khan disagreed with director Kabir Khan but he gave in to Kabir’s decision. But this time Salman will make sure that Tiger Zinda Hai is edited as per his own vision of the film.”
In fact sources say Salman Khan has gradually been inching towards the technical side of filmmaking. Dabangg 2 which Arbaaz directed was personally edited by Salman.
Close friends of Salman Khan say he is “most definitely” going to direct a film soon.
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Costumes, choreography and colour take over Yonge Street at the Pride Festival's main event. Miss Conception will emcee as the procession makes its way to Yonge-Dundas Square. Starts at 2 pm. Free.
The Fort Jackson Army base has confirmed two deaths and six hurt, including two in critical condition, following a “tragic accident” involving a military vehicle.
“A tragic accident involving a military vehicle and a troop formation, here, late this afternoon, resulted in the deaths of two Soldiers and injured six others, two critically,” the base said in a tweet.
“The injured were immediately evacuated to an off-post hospital,” the statement added.
The soldiers’ names have not yet been released, as their families are being notified.
“Our hearts and prayers go out to the families of the soldiers we lost today and to the families of the injured, they represent the best of our nation,” US Army Training Center and Fort Jackson Commander Maj. Gen. Pete Johnson said, according to the base.
Fort Jackson is the largest US Army training base, with over 50,000 recruits posted there annually.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Yantai Changyu Pioneer Wine Co Ltd :
* SAYS CHAIRMAN SUN LIQIANG RESIGNS DUE TO PERSONAL REASONS
* SAYS IT PLANS TO BUY 80 PERCENT STAKE IN AUSTRALIA'S KILIKANOON ESTATE PTY FOR A$20.6 MILLION ($15.50 million) Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2B9jvkg; bit.ly/2B0KcHj Further company coverage: ($1 = 1.3293 Australian dollars) (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
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A man is in critical condition after a shooting at Yonge-Dundas Square late Wednesday night, according to Toronto Police.
A spokesperson for Toronto paramedics said the man was found on site without vital signs at 11:08 p.m. and police attempted CPR. He was transported to a trauma centre in life threatening condition.
Sunpreme Asks Fed. Circ. To Undo Solar Cell Duties
Law360, New York (February 2, 2018, 3:23 PM EST) -- Sunpreme has asked the Federal Circuit to overturn a U.S. Court of International Trade ruling on dumping and subsidy duties applied to the solar energy company’s hybrid solar cell imports from China, arguing that its goods fall outside the scope of a 2012 order.
In a corrected brief filed Wednesday, Sunpreme argued against the Department of Commerce’s scope determination that its hybrid solar cell imports fall within anti-dumping and countervailing duty orders covering Chinese crystalline silicon photovoltaic, or CSPV, cells, contending that the orders “specifically exclude[d]”...
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A local Councillor in Derry is calling on the public’s assistance to help identify persons responsible for illegal dumping in the Rosemount area.
Councillor Mickey Cooper was speaking after taking part in a community clean up with residents in Lower Nassau Street and Grafton Street.
It is believed that some litter has originated from street drinkers with over 100 empty beer cans found, while the clear out of student accomodation is blamed on larger items like furniture being dumped on the streets.
Councillor Cooper says he needs the help of locals in identifying those responsible…………
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Derby County face Cardiff City at Pride Park this evening in a game which could be season-defining of both teams.
The Rams lost 2-1 to fellow play-off hopefuls Middlesbrough last time out and will be looking to get their promotion push back on track after three consecutive defeats to Wolves, Burton Albion and Boro.
Both sides were held to a goalless draw when they met earlier in the season, but this outcome would not favour either team at this late stage of the season.
This is Derby’s game in hand on the other teams around them, so winning is a priority for Gary Rowett’s side.
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A must-have toy this Christmas is flying off the shelves faster than they can make it, after thousands of children asked Santa - for UNICORN POO.
The sparkly slime-like substance is one of the most popular toys this festive season, as the popularity of slime-related videos on YouTube has soared.
Britain's main manufacturer of unicorn poo, H Grossman Ltd, say they are struggling to keep up with demand for the glittery slime.
Company director Martin Grossman said: "Unicorn poo is rare stuff, a bit like hens teeth.
"It's been amazing that we have sold nearly half a million pots of the stuff.
"Of course, we know where all the wild, free-range unicorns live, and in January I will be bringing even more pots of Unicorn Poo complete with little unicorns inside."
So far the company have sold almost a tonne of the 99p pots of sparkly poop.
TAMPA, Fla. – Police in Florida say an angry dog sent three people to the hospital after one tried to put a sweater on it.
Tampa police say the pit bull mix named Scarface bit a 52-year-old woman who was trying to dress him on Friday and her husband was attacked while trying to pull the dog off of her. Police say the couple’s 22-year-old son was attacked while trying to stop the dog by stabbing it in the neck and head.
The three people escaped the house and left the dog in the backyard.
Police say animal control officers shot it with a tranquilizer gun, but it managed to get back into the house where there were two children present. Police used a bean bag gun and stun gun on the animal before catching it.
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The Listen Project, a program from the government of Saskatchewan for survivors of sexual violence, is now open to the public.
PanARMENIAN.Net – Dutch authorities deported an Armenian asylum seeker on Monday, August 14, despite the fact that her two 11- and 12-year-old children have been missing since last week after fleeing a refugee center in Utrecht, La Vanguardia reports.
The children, Lily, 11, and Hovik, 12, had been living with their mother, Armine Hambardzumyan, in the Netherlands for nine years, hoping to receive permanent residence permit in the country.
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The City of Burien is reporting that Monday morning , a resident reported a small oil spill in Arbor Lake. City crews - joined by pollution cleanup experts National Response Corporation - assessed the damage and began cleanup by placing oil-absorbent materials in the lake.
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April 24 (Reuters) - Imax China Holding Inc:
* IMAX LAUNCHES NEXT-GENERATION IMAX® WITH LASER EXPERIENCE TO ENHANCE BLOCKBUSTER MOVIEGOING AT AMC THEATRES®
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Kulamati and Panabi water shortage worsens
Feb 15 2017
Kulamati and Panabi villages of Phangkhar Gewog in Zhemgang still do not have access to sufficient safe drinking water.
While the problem is not new, it’s been a year now since the problem worsened. The shortage is particularly acute during winter months.
In summer, rainwater comes to their rescue. At other times, the villagers depend on a nearby stream.
It takes them about half an hour to fetch water from that stream. Pangkhar Gup Tshering Tashi said works are underway to put in place a new water supply in Kulamati village.
As for Panabi village, the problem is expected to be solved once the existing water pump for the village, which broke down a few months ago, is fixed.
However, the Gup said it’s not clear when the water pump maintenance work would be complete.
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* norway’s oil fund wants CEO incentive plans scrapped- FT
* Norway's sovereign fund will press companies to end long-term incentive schemes for ceos- FT
* Norways's sovereign fund will force CEOs to own substantial stakes in their companies for periods of at least five and preferably 10 years- FT
* Norway's sovereign fund will meet chairmen and other investors after publicly revealing its new pay policy on friday- FT Source text : on.ft.com/2oJZISh
TAMPA, Fla. — The number of tourists visiting Florida continues to grow.
Gov. Rick Scott will announce Tuesday that an estimated 60.7 million tourists came to the state during the first six months of the year. That’s a 4.1 per cent increase over the same time period in 2016.
Scott plans to highlight the new numbers during a visit to the Florida Aquarium.
A breakdown shows that the increase is due primarily to a growing number of visitors coming from other states. But the number of tourists coming from overseas countries and Canada has dipped slightly.
Scott has backed budget increases for Visit Florida, the state’s tourism marketing agency. Earlier this year GOP legislators had threatened to cut funding by two-thirds but reached a deal with Scott to keep the agency budget intact.
Former Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis has to be on top of the world right now. Saturday, Lewis found out he was a part of the 2018 class to join the Hall of Fame. The rest of the NFL was celebrating their own awards with the NFL Honors ceremony but took time to officially announce the Hall of Fame recipients.
When Lewis was being brought out to the stage, he took the chance to do one final “Squirrel Dance” to the delight of those attending. Take a look:
There’s the dance everyone in Baltimore was waiting for pic.twitter.com/LwXTz2ATTj — JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) February 4, 2018
Lewis’ dance was a hallmark during his career, something often imitated by fans and other players. Now it’s a dance that will be featured in the Hall of Fame.
Lewis was one among seven selected to join the Hall of Fame this year, doing so on his first chance at eligibility. He joins fellow 1996 Ravens draft selection, Jonathan Ogden, in the Hall of Fame.
Duffy is not in the lineup against Miami on Wednesday, Marc Topkin of The Tampa Bay Times reports.
Duffy will receive a standard day off after 11 straight starts, including a 2-for-6 showing during Tuesday's win. Joey Wendle will pick up a start at third base and bat fifth.
US, S. Korea, Japan start missile-tracking drill, irking China
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Former Smyrna girls basketball coach Shawn Middleton has been tapped as the second girls coach in Siegel High School history. Middleton, who was at Smyrna High School for 18-years, coached many sports including football, girls and boys basketball, softball and baseball.
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Gilmore (ankle) is officially active for Monday's game against the Dolphins.
Gilmore was a limited participant in practice this week and was listed as questionable, and always seemed likely to play. The Patriots' secondary may have their work cut out for them Monday with Trey Flowers (ribs) and Kyle Van Noy (calf) -- the team's two leaders in sacks -- inactive Monday.
Joe Calendino used to be a member of the Hells Angels biker gang, until he was kicked out and had to put his life back together. His new book “To Hell and Back” details the chilling story.
Football coach Phil Neville has issued an apology after being snapped using his phone behind the wheel of his £70,0000 Mercedes. Neville, 41, who was forced to say sorry two months ago for sexist tweets, is the England women’s coach. He issued another apology after being seen overtaking on the M6 driving with only one hand on the wheel of his white 4x4. A witness who saw the former Manchester United player behind the wheel, said: “He was texting for about two minutes.”
A visit from Goldie the Labrador helped pre-school children in Windsor learn about the ways that guide dogs help blind and partially sighted people.
Members of the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association dropped in at Lilliput Learners Pre-School, in Smiths Lane, on Tuesday, September 26.
They brought three-year-old Goldie along, with the youngsters getting a chance to stroke the cute canine.
Children were told about how guide dogs make good companions and how they keep blind and partially people safe when they are out and about.
Lynne Sanderson, deputy manager at Lilliput Learners, said: “By the end of it all the children had stroked the dogs and were very happy and comfortable. It certainly helped some of them get involved in the group.”
Visit www.guidedogs.org.uk for information.
Selling shark fins is now banned in Rhode Island.
A law took effect Sunday that makes it a crime to own or sell a shark fin unless it's used for scientific research or in preparing a shark for ordinary consumption.
Rhode Island became the 11th state to ban shark fin sales when Democratic Gov. Gina Raimondo signed legislation into law in June. Hawaii was the first in 2010.
Shark fin soup is popular in Chinese cuisine but animal rights activists say the practice of slicing off a shark's fin and leaving the fish to die is cruel.
The Humane Society of the United States says the laws will help global shark populations recover.
The ban is one of several state laws taking effect on the first day of the year.
Explore further: Shark's 8,500-mile odyssey ends on a NC fisherman's hook
Bangladesh was skittled out for 43 before lunch, the lowest total in its test history, on the opening day as West Indies right-arm quick Kemar Roach claimed figures of 5-8 in the first test on Wednesday.
Fast-medium bowler Miguel Cummins took 3-11 as Bangladesh’s innings lasted just 18.4 overs.
Opener Liton Das was the only batsman to reach double figures and his 25 was more than half his side’s total.
West Indies won the toss and chose to bowl at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium.
New Zealand made the lowest total in test history when it was bowled out for 26 by England in Auckland in 1955.
MERCER, Pa. — Two former nurses at a Pennsylvania prison have pleaded no contest to reckless endangerment for removing an inmate's oxygen supply without a doctor's order in 2016.
Tammy Barrett of Utica and Kristina Lutgen of Grove City face up to two years in prison when they are sentenced as part of their plea deals.
The Meadville Tribune reported that the women, who were registered nurses at the state prison in Mercer, were charged over the June 2016 death of Larry Griffin.
According to an arrest affidavit, they were accused of removing the inmate's oxygen so his levels would drop and he'd be transferred out of the prison infirmary to an outside hospital.
Griffin's death at a hospital was ruled as natural and caused by cancer.
A department of corrections investigation found the women removed his oxygen May 31 and weren't checking his levels.
Calls seeking comments from the women's lawyer weren't immediately returned.
Miley, we get it: You like marijuana. The pop star’s performance as host of the MTV Video Music Awards went up in smoke Sunday night, as the 22-year-old spent three...
Wood Buffalo RCMP said officers had shut down Highway 63 in both directions Monday afternoon, after a semi and road grader collided.
Police said the collision happened at about 2:30 p.m. about 50 kilometres south of Fort McMurray. A semi with two tankers of ammonia was involved in the collision, and police said the ammonia was leaking.
RCMP said traffic in both directions was being diverted onto Highway 881 as a result of the closure.
RCMP said later Monday afternoon that crews would open the southbound lane of the highway to traffic in both directions – the northbound lane would stay closed until further notice.
Police said crews will be directing traffic at the scene, and motorists were asked to drive carefully around the partial closure.
No one was injured in the collision, police said, and RCMP are investigating the crash.
Police asked anyone who saw the collision to contact Wood Buffalo RCMP at 780-788-4040.
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NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie says he’s confident a project to build a rail tunnel between New Jersey and New York will continue even though a plan to fund it isn’t part of President Donald Trump’s proposed budget.
The Republican governor said Tuesday he had a good conversation with U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao last week. He says he believes New Jersey will partner with the federal government and New York and the project won’t be delayed. Christie says he has “confidence” the Republican president and Chao “are going to make that happen.” Trump’s proposed budget eliminates a key program that was to pay for half of the project to build the tunnel and replace a 110-year-old rail bridge in northern New Jersey. The Northeast Corridor has been beset by derailments, mechanical problems and delays in recent weeks.
× Man arrested for destroying liquor store said he was Alice in Wonderland; caterpillar ordered the attack
CRESTVIEW, Florida — A Florida man arrested for destroying a liquor store under construction told police he was Alice in Wonderland and that a “hookah-smoking caterpillar” ordered him to attack the site.
Crestview police said in a post on Facebook that Matthew Horace Jones is accused of breaking into a fenced-in area and using a forklift to cause more than $100,000 in damage. He faces grand theft felony and other charges.
Witnesses called 911 and police went to the site. The police report says Jones aimed the forklift toward officers, who stopped him at gunpoint.
Police quoted Jones as identifying himself as Alice in Wonderland, blaming the attack on “a hookah-smoking caterpillar” and saying that he had a problem with “building a place to sell alcohol.”
No lawyer is listed for him.
We bring you a full list of all this year's BGT acts who will perform during next week's live shows
The Britain’s Got Talent semi-finalists have been revealed.
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Judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and David Walliams had to whittle down 182 acts to just 40.
On Saturday after the auditions wrapped up, the judges’ deliberations saw the acts confirmed for the live semi-finals, which start on Monday and air every day next week.
These are the acts who are through to the Britain’s Got Talent live semis:
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No one ever accused Nazis of being smart. For example, there’s Twitter user Adolf Otto Eichmann (@Kage43Kent) who has a swastika avatar. Mr. Crazy Pants is a pro-Hitler, holocaust denier type of guy. His Twitter timeline looks like David Duke took a sh*t all over it. While everyone else was celebrating the arrival of a New Year – because 2016 sucked so bad – the Nazi spent three hours yelling at a bot which uses the name Liz (@arguetron). The bot was created by Sarah Nyberg who tweeted, “even if you had a shitty new year’s eve, it wasn’t as bad as this nazi’s, who spent 3hrs yelling at a robot around midnight.”
A Minnesota jury returns Thursday for a fourth day of deliberations in the trial of a police officer charged with manslaughter in the death of a black motorist, a day after the judge admonished them to keep working.
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LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. (AP)  A man faces charges of felony murder and aggravated assault after police say he choked a woman and her 2-year-old son at a home in suburban Atlanta.
Gwinnett County Police spokeswoman Cpl. Michele Pihera says the homeowner called 911 around 11 p.m. Sunday and said his son had choked the pair. Police arrested 32-year-old Brandon Williams at a gas station a short time later.
The toddler died soon after the attack and his mother, 30-year-old Natalie Nation, died Monday morning at a hospital.
Pihera says there were no family ties between Williams and the woman, who was renting a room at the home. Police say the homeowner was working outside on a car during the attack.
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Williams was being held without bond. It's unclear if he has an attorney.
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) began investigations on the New York Times article which revealed that former President has traded the Hambantota port to obtain funds for Presidential election campaign in 2015 following a complaint lodged by Deputy Minister of Social Empowerment Ranjan Ramanayake.
The New York Times article on the Hambantota port aroused a massive outcry in social media and also in print media last week.
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No more waiting for the weekends: Berg’n, the new food hall from the creators of the Brooklyn Flea and Smorgasburg, is now open. The 9,000-square-foot hall at 899 Bergen St....
Diminutive, dynamic and armed with a deadly left foot, Paulo Dybala could be a prototype of a Lionel Messi clone.
Last week in Turin was only the second time Dybala and Messi have graced the same pitch.
A tearful Dybala was consoled and bailed out by his captain that night as Messi scored the only goal in a 1-0 World Cup qualifying win over Uruguay last September.
Dybala's big break in the national team could yet come due to another piece of uncharacteristic Messi indiscipline.
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State officials closed Interstate 90 on Sunday night between Kittitas and Vantage and planned to keep the freeway closed through the night.
Officials have closed a 20-mile stretch of Interstate 90 due to whiteout conditions in central Washington.
Officials shut down the roadway near Vantage on Sunday night because blowing snow was making visibility a challenge. State troopers said the treacherous conditions had caused multiple accidents.
Kittitas County also closed the nearby Vantage Highway, and troopers urged drivers to avoid the area.
Transportation officials said I-90 would remain closed from Kittitas to Vantage through the night. Crews may reopen the interstate on Monday morning.
Iqaluit author Aviaq Johnston's book Those Who Run In The Sky has been named as a finalist for the Governor General's Literary Award in the category of Young People's Literature. The book, published by Inhabit Media, is a coming-of-age story about a young hunter who is learning to become a leader. The literary award winners will be announced Nov. 1. (IMAGE COURTESY OF INHABIT MEDIA)
The search for a missing Utah woman is the focus of an episode of the cable series "Disappeared" on Sunday. The Investigation Discovery channel's series hopes to prompt some leads in the unsolved case, and will urge anyone with information to contact the Provo Police Department at 801-852-6210.
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U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday told governors at the White House they should not be afraid to fight the National Rifle Association after a Florida attacker killed 17 people in one of the country's deadliest ever school shootings. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
A Mississippi woman was able to send a text message that helped authorities track down the man they say kidnapped her, the Sun Herald of Biloxi reported Monday (March 19).
The Bay St. Louis man accused of kidnapping the woman stopped for gas off I-10 in Harrison County. That's when the woman, who authorities said was a former girlfriend, was able to text a location to another person, who relayed that information to the Harrison County Sheriff's Office, the story said.
Authorities stopped the vehicle on I-10, rescued the woman and arrested the 38-year-old man accused of kidnapping her, the story said.
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Ever wanted to hear Justin Bieber singing in Spanish? Fans get their wish in Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee’s “Despacito” remix, where the singer starts the new track with a verse in English but switches over to Spanish for the chorus.
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The “Sorry” singer built up anticipation ahead of the track’s release by posting photos from his recording session on social media last week. One of the photos ended up being the cover for the remix.
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The hackers posted pro-India material on the web pages of hacked websites. (Image: AP)
Several websites of the Pakistan government were defaced today allegedly by hackers from India. The hackers attacked websites of some key ministries on the day the country celebrated its 70th Independence Day. The sites hacked included Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Climate Change, Ministry of Inter-provincial coordination, Ministry of Water and Power, Ministry of Information Technology and others.
An official of the Ministry of Information Technology said the attack was carried out by a group calling themselves ‘LuluSec India’. The hackers posted pro-India material on the web pages of hacked websites. Several websites are still not functional.
There was no formal reaction by the government so far. It is not the first incident of cyber-attack by hackers targeting the Pakistani government websites. Such attacks have occurred in the past also.
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Update: 11:34PM THE Fiji Roads Authority (FRA) has revealed that they are currently working on a future construction plan at the Kasavu slip site in Tailevu.
This was revealed by Chief Executive Officer, John Hutchinson who said " The FRA has tenders out for the Kasavu Slip Road Diversion. These tenders will close in the next two days and will then be evaluated for award before the end of this month," he highlighted.
FRA Chief Executive Officer, John Hutchinson said the bridge had opened ahead of schedule and the response from the motorists had been overwhelming.
"The road infrastructure is essential for our daily movement and the FRA will continue to improve access for all Fijians."
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Favors is dealing with a sore left knee and has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Hawks, Kyle Goon of the Salt Lake Tribune reports.
It's unclear when Favors suffered the injury or if it's simply because the NBA regular season is winding down. Either way, the Jazz will be as cautious as possible with their big man and hold him out of Tuesday's contest. The injury doesn't sound like anything overly serious, though, so there's a chance Favors is back in the lineup in time for Thursday's matchup with the Mavericks. Favors' absence should open up more minutes for the likes of Jae Crowder and Jonas Jerebko in the frontcourt.
Raiders Grinding In The Trenches
It starts up front and the Raiders' offensive and defensive line put in some serious work this offseason. Take a look as we followed them through day 2 of Mini-Camp.
Two illegal immigrants who posed as victims of the Grenfell Tower fire were put up in hotels funded by the taxpayer for almost a year.
Elaine Douglas and Tommy Brooks, who are Jamaican, falsely claimed more than £100,000 in accommodation and pre-paid credit cards before staff at the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea realised the flat they claimed to live in did not exist.
The pair, both 51, also tried to take advantage of a scheme allowing residents of the tower leave to remain in the country for at least five years in case fears over immigration status prevented victims coming forward.
Douglas was housed in the Radisson Blu in Kensington for 276 nights at a cost of just over £55,000 to the council, as well running up a room service bill of £267.
After complaining about the food in the hotel, she was given a pre-paid credit card, running up charges of more than £11,000. She was also handed a pre-paid Oyster card so she could travel for free.
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called the Smart Cities Challenge, where communities submit proposals to improve the lives of its citizens through innovation, data and connected technology. The Antigonish County Municipality and Paqtnkek are entered in a national federal government contest that could net millions of dollars for projects. It’scalled the Smart Cities Challenge, where communities submit proposals to improve the lives of its citizens through innovation, data and connected technology.
Antigonish County’s Director of Sustainable Communities, Tammy Feltmate says the joint submission from the municipality and Paqtnkek is for communities up to 300-thousand people. It carries a top prize of up to $10 million.
Feltmate says it decided to move up to a larger category after the strong feedback of ideas from residents.
Feltmate says it’s narrowed down it’s challenge statement, which must be 50 words or less to water and its connections to energy. The deadline for submissions is today, the finalists will be announced this summer.
College projects take on many forms. At Boston's Berklee College of Music, music production students must create a song, soup to nuts.
The process involves finding a composer, recording the musicians and professionally mixing together the final product. And much of that mixing happens in the middle of the night, because studio space is in high demand.
As part of an occasional series on Boston in the wee hours, WBUR's Myles Gordon takes us to Berklee's Mass. Ave. sound studios, after midnight.
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REUTERS/ Thierry Roge Sometimes the hiring practices of even the most successful companies can feel outright wonky.
There can be strange interview questions that seem to have no answers, and standards that will knock candidates out of the race right off the starting line.
Google used to be a big example of this, with high standards and head-scratching questions.
In fact, some of Google's questions were so bizarre, they were eventually banned from being asked altogether.
In 2009, Lewis Lin, a job coach in Seattle, put together a list of 140 questions his clients were asked by Google. We've picked 16 of the wildest.
Future Google employees should be grateful these questions are no longer on the table.
Caroline Moss and Nathan McAlone contributed reporting on an earlier version of this article.
Ben Platt stops by to chat about starring in the off-Broadway production "Dear Evan Hansen," his musical family and more.
Broadway fans are buzzing over the release of a new song by two popular Tony winners in support of the upcoming March for Our Lives.
"Hamilton" creator Lin-Manuel Miranda and Ben Platt, the original star of "Dear Evan Hansen," have recorded a duet called "Found/Tonight,' mixing lyrics from "You Will Be Found" from "Dear Evan Hansen" and "The Story of Tonight" from "Hamilton."
The song was released at midnight on Monday and is No. 1 on the iTunes singles chart.
The multi-city March for Our Lives on March 24 was planned after the Feb. 14 massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.
Miranda has been releasing "Hamilton"-related content each month in a series called Hamildrop.
Triple Threat on tonight’s WWE NXT
Advertised for tonight’s WWE NXT on the WWE Network is Asuka defending the NXT Women’s Championship against Ruby Riot and Nikki Cross in a triple threat elimination match. Drew McIntyre will also be in action tonight.
Wrestleview.com will have a full NXT report later tonight.
Post-6/13 Smackdown videos
WWE posted these videos following last night’s Smackdown Live in New Orleans.
Police: Armed robbers targeting people on South Side
Police are warning South Side residents of robberies that happened in the last week in the Bronzeville and South Commons neighborhoods.
In each robbery, someone approached victims on the street or sidewalk, armed with a handgun with an extended magazine, and demanded or forcibly removed property, according to a community alert from Chicago Police.
The robberies happened:
about 12:25 a.m. Aug. 12 in the 3000 block of South King Drive;
about 8 p.m. Aug. 13 in the 300 block of East Pershing Road; and
about 10:10 p.m. Aug. 13 in the 2800 block of South King Drive.
The robber was described as a 5-foot-8 to 6-foot, 160- to 175-pound black man between 20 and 30 years old, police said. He either had short hair or was bald and had a medium-to-dark complexion.
Anyone with information on the robberies should contact Area Central detectives at (312) 747-8380.
With the healthcare reform underway and life expectancy rates declining for the first time since 1993, WalletHub conducted an analysis of ' 2017's Healthiest Cities in America .'
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Army retakes control over sites in Mokha [18/أبريل/2017]
TAIZ, Apr 18 (Saba) – The army and popular forces retook control over sites of the US-Saudi-paid mercenaries in the east of Mokha district of Taiz province, a military official told Saba on Tuesday.
The national forces secured the site of Al Nar Mountain in the district, killing and wounding dozens of the mercenaries and bombing ten military vehicles, the official added.
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DORMITORY developer Centurion Corp has priced its secondary-listing offer in Hong Kong at HK$3.18 per share, near the mid-point of price talk of between HK$3 and HK$3.30.
The 36-million-share offering was 4.1 times subscribed, based on applications for 112.5 million
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Turkey arrests pro-Kurdish mayor of Mersin’s Akdeniz district
Mehmet Fazıl Türk, co-Mayor of Mersin’s Akdeniz district from pro-Kurdish Democratic Regions Party (DBP), was arrested by a Turkish court on Wednesday with charge of “being a member to terror organization” and “making propaganda on the behalf of a terror organisation.”
According to a report by T24 online news portal, Mehmet Fazıl Türk, who was detained on September 22, was arrested by a local court and sent to prison. Turkish government has previously appointed a trustee to Akdeniz Municipality.
Turkish government has stepped up political pressure on Kurdish politicians since 2016 as the government has appointed trustees to the management of dozens of municipalities and arrested at least 74 co-mayors and 10 deputies from the pro-Kurdish Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP).
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The trial for former "Bachelor" star Chris Soules could be pushed back, after the Arlington farmer filed for a continuance today.
Soules and his representation are asking for the pretrial conference and trial to be pushed back at least 90 days, along with asking for extensions on some deadlines in the case that were closing in. A pretrial conference had been scheduled for July 11, while the trial was set to begin on July 19 in Buchanan County.
The 35-year-old former reality star is accused of crashing into the back of a tractor earlier this year, and then allegedly leaving the scene. 68-year-old Kenny Mosher of Aurora died after being hit in a crash along Slater Avenue on April 24.
Soules and his team have also asked for extensions to the deadlines for discovery (originally scheduled for tomorrow), notice of defenses and pretrial motions (both June 25) in the case.
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BALFOUR, B.C. — Health officials are urging people in British Columbia's Interior to stay clear of a shoreline along Kootenay Lake after a ferry spilled about 400 litres of oil into the water.
The B.C. Ministry of Environment says the Kootenay Balfour Ferry was reported on Saturday to be leaking gear oil near the Balfour Terminal along the lake's western edge, northeast of Nelson.
Interior Health is cautioning people to avoid using a 400-metre stretch of shoreline next to the ferry terminal, saying the spill has affected the area and visitors should not go into the water.
The ministry says the spill resulted in a rainbow sheen extending about 400 metres from the spill site.
No oiled wildlife has been reported.
It says the oil was recovered on Saturday, but pea-sized globules continue to leak from under the vessel and are being captured by booms.
Feb 13 U.S. oil and gas producer Noble Energy Inc on Monday reported a smaller fourth-quarter loss, compared with a year earlier, when it incurred an impairment charge of $2.2 billion.
The net loss attributable to Noble narrowed to $252 million, or 59 cents per share, in the quarter ended Dec. 31, from $2.03 billion, or $4.73 per share, a year earlier.
The Houston, Texas-based company's total revenue rose to $1.01 billion from $860 million. (Reporting by John Benny in Bengaluru; Editing by Maju Samuel)
SE Asia Stocks-Indonesia hits record closing high; Vietnam scales 9-yr peak
By Nicole Pinto June 14 Indonesian shares hit a record closing high on Wednesday, with most markets in the region rising ahead of a likely rate increase by the U.S. Federal Reserve, with investors awaiting more clarity on its future stance. Indonesia surged 1.5 percent, buoyed by financials, while Vietnam hit a nine-year closing high. Economists polled by Reuters overwhelmingly see the Fed raising its benchmark rate to a target range of 1.00 percent to 1.25 percent,
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Three lion babies are next to their mother Zarina in the zoo in Frankfurt, Germany, Wednesday, May 30, 2018. The three lion babies were born on April 14, 2018 and are from now on officially shown to the zoo visitors. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)
Three lion babies are next to their mother Zarina in the zoo in Frankfurt, Germany, Wednesday, May 30, 2018. The three lion babies were born on April 14, 2018 and are from now on officially shown to the zoo visitors. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) - The Frankfurt zoo is showing off its first lion cubs in 15 years.
The mother, Zarina, gave birth to triplets April 14, and kept a close eye on her offspring as they took their first steps in the zoo's lion enclosure on Wednesday.
The father, 12-year-old Kumar, is being kept apart from 6-year-old Zarina and the cubs until zookeepers are sure that the mother will tolerate his presence. The Asian lion cubs haven't yet been named, and keepers believe - but aren't yet sure - that two of them are male.
Fitch Releases 4Q16 APAC Corporate Research Report "Viewpoint"
(The following statement was released by the rating agency) Link to Fitch Ratings' Report: Viewpoint 4Q16: APAC Corporates https://www.fitchratings.com/site/re/894228 SYDNEY/SINGAPORE, February 14 (Fitch) Fitch Ratings has published its quarterly report "Viewpoint" - a compendium of short topical commentaries on various sectors across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region authored by our corporate analysts in 4Q16. "Viewpoint" seeks to provide a single source of all non-rating action commentary fo
The Montreal Canadiens have signed goaltender Al Montoya to a two-year contract extension.
The deal is reportedly carries an annual average value of $1.065 million US, a modest increase from the $950,000 he will make this season.
The six-foot-two, 209-pound native of Chicago has a 4-4-2 record with one shutout, a 2.74 goals-against average and .909 save percentage backing up Carey Price this season.
The deal gives the Canadiens two goaltenders under contract in advance of the 2017 expansion draft, meaning they can protect Price and expose Montoya for selection by the incoming Vegas Golden Knights.
Montoya, 31, has a 59-44-20 record in 147 career regular-season games with Arizona the New York Islanders, Winnipeg and Florida.
He was selected in the first round, sixth overall by the New York Rangers at the 2004 NHL draft. He first joined the Canadiens as a free agent on July 1.
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OMAHA – Gordmans has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, according to a news release.
The company filed a voluntary petition for relief under Chapter 11 on Monday. They will begin to liquidate their inventory and other assets.
"Until further notice, all Gordmans stores are operating as usual without interruption," said Andy Hall, president and chief executive officer of Gordmans. "The management team and all of our associates remain committed to continuing to provide great merchandise and service to our guests during this process."
Gordmans sells a wide range of name brands and fashion styles at a discounted rate.
Currently the store has locations in Champaign, Springfield and Bloomington.
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Leeds United held a board meeting to discuss transfers last week, ahead of the opening of the January transfer window.
The Whites are expected to make additions to their squad when given the opportunity in the new year, with fans calling for a new goalkeeper, a left-back and a striker to be high on the list of priorities.
Leeds are preparing for the opening of the window and, according to the Yorkshire Evening Post, held a board meeting to discuss transfers last week.
At the meeting Leeds opted to sanction a move for Japanese midfielder Yosuke Ideguchi .
The Gamba Osaka midfielder is set to sign for Leeds in January on a deal worth £500,000.
However, due to the Japanese starlet not meeting the FA's work permit criteria, he will be loaned out first; Leeds plan to have him available for selection next season.
The board meeting to discuss transfers would appear to be evidence that Leeds do feel there is work to do in the upcoming window as they bid to make a promotion push.
Syrian government blames power cuts on militants
BEIRUT (AP) — Syria's state news agency says al-Qaida militants have knocked out electricity towers near the capital, causing power cuts in a southern province.
SANA said Monday that fighters from the Fatah al-Sham Front bombed three towers southwest of Damascus, causing electricity cuts in the Quneitra region.
The report came as a cease-fire brokered by Russia and Turkey held for the fourth day amid sporadic violations. Fighting has raged in the water-rich Barada Valley northwest of Damascus over the past two weeks.
“Leave your bra at home”: The “NoBraClub” movement is on the rise! (SEXY PHOTOS)
Did you know that October 13th has been declared “No Bra Day” with the moto being “Leave your bra at home”?
If not, then this is the new information of the day for you, as it sure was for us…
Apparently, there is whole new movement on Instagram called “NoBraClub” and it is spreading faster than a bushfire!
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My first Christmas away from my home in Mount Pearl, N.L., was spent in Sydney. In May of 1963, I came to Sydney to start work at the steel plant as a young metallurgical engineer in training.
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U.S. Coast Guard says Charleston terminal to reopen, safety zone lifted after threat
COPENHAGEN, June 15 The U.S. Coast Guard said on Thursday a terminal at the Port of Charleston in South Carolina will reopen and a safety zone has been lifted after investigating a "potential threat" of a dirty bomb on a container ship.
The Los Angeles Rams have one stud running back in Todd Gurley and a solid backup in recently tendered Malcolm Brown, but they’re apparently not done exploring their options at the position. Mike Davis, formerly of the Seahawks, tweeted that he’s going to L.A. on Monday, which was confirmed by Ian Rapoport as a visit with the Rams.
LA today 🙌🏾 — IG MikeDavisRB (@MikeDavisRB) March 19, 2018
Davis played six games for the Seahawks in 2017, rushing for 240 yards on 68 attempts (3.5 yards per carry). He added 15 catches for 131 yards, proving to be a valuable receiver out of the backfield.
He finished the year as Seattle’s top running back, starting the final five games. In his career, he’s averaged just 2.9 yards per carry, so he leaves plenty to be desired as a runner. However, maybe running behind an elite offensive line would improve his numbers.
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REGIONAL leaders will gather in Singapore from Wednesday until Saturday for the 32nd Asean Summit and related meetings, during which they will discuss the grouping's top priorities, programmes and challenges.
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will chair the meeting, the
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SALISBURY, Conn. (AP) — A former student suing an exclusive Connecticut boarding school for alleged sexual abuse in the 1980s will undergo an independent mental examination at the request of school lawyers.
Attorneys for the Hotchkiss School in Salisbury said in court documents the exam is needed because the former student is claiming emotional distress and mental pain and anguish due to the alleged abuse.
Court documents show the former student, known only as John Doe in the case, and his lawyers agreed to the exam, which is scheduled Tuesday and Wednesday in New York.
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Doe says he was subjected to ritual sexual hazing by other Hotchkiss students and raped by a teacher in the mid-1980s. Hotchkiss lawyers deny the allegations.
Doe alleges Hotchkiss officials failed to protect him and seeks unspecified damages.
CHICAGO -- The Chicago White Sox have placed outfielder Avisail Garcia on the 10-day disabled list because of a strained right hamstring.
Garcia was hurt Monday night while running out a grounder in the second inning of a 10-4 victory over Seattle. He attempted to pull up a few steps short of first base then fell. He was assisted off the field and left the game.
White Sox manager Rick Renteria says the injury is considered "mild to moderate" and will be reassessed in a few days.
Garcia was an All-Star a year ago but is off to a sluggish start, hitting .233 with one homer and four RBI in 18 games.
To take his roster spot, the White Sox called up outfielder Daniel Palka from Triple-A Charlotte. He's hitting .286 with seven RBI in 17 games.
It was always known that filmmaker Rohit Shetty and Bollywood superstar Ajay Devgn would arrive with their laugh-riot GOLMAAL AGAIN on Diwali 2017. GOLMAAL is one of Bollywood's most successful franchises and has a huge demand with audience across segments, especially children.
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VANCOUVER — The legal battle between a group of Tim Hortons franchisees and their parent company escalated Friday as the corporate-unsanctioned franchisee association filed a lawsuit alleging that Restaurant Brands International, its subsidiary and several executives have subverted their right to associate.
The defendants have engaged in conduct that "seeks to interfere with, restrict, penalize, or threaten franchisees from exercising their rights to associate," according to a lawsuit filed in an Ontario Superior Court of Justice on behalf of two franchisees who belong to The Great White North Franchisee Association. None of the claims have been proven in court.
Tim Hortons called the lawsuit "unfounded," in a statement by its media relations team.
"We have always been clear that we will not interfere with our franchisees' right to associate and that remains true today," it read, adding the lawsuit is the latest tactic of the group's disregard for the brand and our restaurant owners."
YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif. — Mother Nature is again putting on a show at California's Yosemite National Park, where every February the setting sun draws a narrow sliver of light on a waterfall to make it glow like a cascade of molten lava.
The phenomenon known as "firefall" draws scores of photographers to a spot near Horsetail Fall, which flows down the granite face of the park's famed rock formation, El Capitan.
Capturing the sight is a challenge. Horsetail Fall only flows in the winter or spring, when there is enough rain and snow. The sun lights up the fall for only about two minutes at dusk for a few days in February.
Galatasaray have signed West Ham United winger Sofiane Feghouli on a five-year contract for 4.25 million euros ($5.01 million), the Turkish club announced on Monday.
>Istanbul: Galatasaray have signed West Ham United winger Sofiane Feghouli on a five-year contract for 4.25 million euros ($5.01 million), the Turkish club announced on Monday.
The 27-year-old Algeria international spent one season at West Ham after joining the Premier League club on a three-year deal from La Liga side Valencia last year.
Feghouli scored four goals in 27 appearances for the Hammers, including one against NK Domzale in the return leg of a Europa League third qualifying round tie in West Ham's first match at the club's new London Stadium last July.
Paris-born Feghouli came through the ranks at French club Grenoble before joining Valencia.
An age-grade representative for France, he chose to play for Algeria and scored their first World Cup goal in 28 years with a penalty against Belgium in 2014.
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A picturesque neighborhood on the northern bank of the River Tagus in Portugal's capital was in uproar Wednesday after neighbors discovered that pop star Madonna had been given special privileges which enabled her to park some 15 luxury vehicles at a cheap rate not available to other residents.
The material girl has been given access to municipal land where she can park her fleet for 720 euros ($840) per month, well below the going rate in Lisbon where parking is a nightmare and a private parking spot can cost 120-150 euros a month to rent.
Guyana is set to host its first Business-to-Business Trade Exhibition on September 19-22, 2018, the Department of Public Information (DPI) reported yesterday.
This event will provide a platform for local export-ready businesses to network with international buyers and investors, DPI said.
The Guyana Trade and Investment Exhibition (GuyTIE), was officially launched at the Marriott Hotel. DPI said that the trade show is a collaborative effort between the Ministry of Business, the Private Sector groups in Guyana and the Caribbean Export Development Agency…..
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850 WFTL in conjunction with the Urban League of Palm Beach County is taking part in today’s 44th Equal Opportunity Luncheon at the Kravis Center. We spoke with the keynote speaker Marc Morial who is the President and CEO for the National Urban League about his message today and about Roseanne Barr’s racist tweet, and while he finds it vile he does accept her apology and thinks ABC did the right thing in cancelling her show.
Jen and Bill from the South Florida Morning Show were also be at the equal opportunity luncheon and had the privilege of introducing the new Palm Beach County Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Donald Fennoy, the district’s first African-American superintendent .
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MANCHESTER, New Hampshire (CBS) — Manchester Police are searching for a man who stole an 83-year-old grandmother’s purse as she stood in her driveway with her 10-year-old granddaughter.
The man tried to get away on a bike, but he fell off it while the little girl chased after her. He was still able to run off.
Police responded to the robbery on Wilson Street around 1:30 p.m. on Monday.
The grandmother attempted to stop the man from grabbing her purse, which held cash, credit cards, and bank information, but he overpowered her, police said.
He was described “as an African-American Male, who was last seen wearing a gray or black coat, black pants, black shoes with white trim and a black flat-brimmed hat,” by police.
If you have any information, you are asked to call Manchester Police Detective Division at 603-792-5500 (reference Case # 18- 5909) or Manchester Crimeline at 603-624-4040.
Actor Tom Cruise had an unexpectedly hard landing while filming a building-jumping scene for the next installment in the "Mission: Impossible" franchise.
In a video published Sunday by TMZ, the 55-year-old actor wearing a tether is seen slamming into a building while trying to make a leap.
Once atop the building's roof, Cruise briefly got down on his knees, then got some help as he limped away.
The extent of his injuries is not known, The Associated Press said. The filming is taking place in London.
Cruise is known for performing many of his own stunts.
The series installment "MI6" is set for release next summer.
Motilal Oswal has come out with its fourth quarter (January-March) earnings estimates for the Retail sector. The brokerage house expects Jubilant Foodworks to report net profit at 20.6 crore up 3.1% quarter-on-quarter.
Net Sales are expected to increase by 1.6 percent Q-o-Q (up 8.3 percent Y-o-Y) to Rs 669.3 crore, according to Motilal Oswal.
Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) are likely to rise by 1.1 percent Q-o-Q (down 9.2 percent Y-o-Y) to Rs 64.7 crore.
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MILWAUKEE (AP) — Federal prosecutors allege a Turkish businessman helped illegally route Wisconsin-made outboard engines and boat generators to the Iranian navy.
Forty-year-old Resit Tavan of Istanbul appeared in U.S. District Court in Milwaukee Monday. Tavan was arrested in Romania in June on an international warrant.
Tavan, his Turkish company and a manager there are accused of conspiring to defraud the U.S. and to smuggle American-made products to Iran.
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports the indictment alleges they failed to obtain the special licenses needed to get around trade embargoes against Iran in place since 1995. Instead, the defendants allegedly negotiated the export of the engines and generators to Turkey, then re-exported them to Iran.
Tavan’s attorney, Nejla Lane, told The Associated Press her client pleaded not guilty and will fight the charges.
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP)  Golden State forward Andre Iguodala will be out for Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday night as he recovers from a bone bruise in his left knee that cost him the final four games of the Western Conference finals.
The Warriors said Iguodala, who was injured in Game 3 against the Rockets on May 20, was evaluated Tuesday and is making progress but still has the bruise and inflammation of the nerve surrounding his knee. Coach Steve Kerr has said Iguodala wouldn't play until he can run without pain. He will be re-evaluated ahead of Sunday's Game 2.
Kevin Love's status for Cleveland remained unclear as he went through the concussion protocol after he was injured in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals against Boston. He wasn't scheduled to attend media day Wednesday at Oracle Arena, where the Warriors host the series opener.
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The leader of an anti-nuclear group called U.S. President Donald Trump a “moron” just days before she stepped forward to accept the 2017 Nobel Peace Prize.
The executive director of the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN), Beatrice Fihn, made her opinion public on Twitter.
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Immediately after accepting her prize in Oslo on Friday, Fihn tried to distance herself from her own words when she told a news conference that she was trying to make a joke, “which I kind of regret now.” Her attempt at humor was reportedly based on a story – since disproven – that U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson had said the same of Trump.
Jackson contributed four points (2-9 FG, 0-3 3Pt), one rebound and one steal across 24 minutes in Friday's 113-93 preseason loss to the Spurs.
Jackson was able to drain his first pair of NBA baskets after going 0-for-7 in last Monday's exhibition center, but that essentially served as the high point of his night. The 2017 first-round pick is now 0-for-6 from behind the arc and just 2-for-16 from the field overall through the first pair of exhibitions. The 22-year-old figures to see some decent minutes this season at small forward, although capable veterans Garrett Temple and Bogdan Bogdanovic figure to lay claim to a fair share of playing time as well.
Suzuki is out of the lineup Sunday against the Cardinals.
Suzuki has functioned as the clear No. 2 catcher behind Tyler Flowers for much of the season, but the Braves seem to have taken more of a timeshare approach to the position of late with both backstops producing effectively at the plate. After picking up three of the last four starts at catcher, Suzuki will cede duties to Flowers in the series finale.
Arizona Officer Pulls Over Chief for Traffic Infraction
In an encounter captured on a police body camera , a Tucson, Arizona officer pulled over a dark-colored SUV for a red-light infraction only to discover that the driver was his own boss, Tucson police Chief Chris Magnus.
In the awkward video the officer tells Magnus that he observed the SUV turn left onto North Alvernon Way from East Broadway after the light had turned red.
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WAYLAND, Mich. -- The Thornapple Kellogg softball team got up 2-0 over Wayland on Tuesday night in district action before a weather delay halted play for at least 30 minutes.
After the delay, Wayland came back to win 5-2.
YPSILANTI, Mich. - Police are searching for a missing 13-year-old Ypsilanti girl who is possibly being coerced and manipulated into performing sex acts.
Police said they got a possible runaway report about Raya Jones on Wednesday. Investigation led them to believe that unknown people may be manipulating her into doing sexual acts.
In the past, Raya has been found in Detroit, police said. She was last seen wearing a pink coat.
Anyone with information about her whereabouts is asked to call police at 734-482-9847 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAKUP (773-2587).
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The social media network was sent into overdrive by United supporters who could not believe Zlatan's acrobatic effort was chalked off for a high boot It wouldn't be unusual to hear the outspoken Jose Mourinho espouse such a view, but it appears quite a few United fans are of the same opinion. The Swedish star put the ball past former Barca team-mate Victor Valdes, only to see play called back for a high foot.
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MASON CITY, Iowa – It’s Valentine’s Day and love is in the air. Dozens of singing valentines were delivered by Newman Catholic students.
Gene Kleinow set one up for his wife Agnes. He also gave out roses to all the women who were enjoying lunch at the Manor retirement home.
“I think they loved it and it’s too bad there aren’t more men like him because I’m sure the ladies here loved it,” Agnes said.
Agnes and Gene have been married for 57 years. Agnes says after all these years she didn’t need a present but was very surprised and thankful for the serenade.
A newspaper reports that at least 40 girls and women say they were molested by a Michigan sports doctor over a 14-month period that the FBI was aware that Larry Nassar had been accused of molesting elite gymnasts.
The New York Times says the FBI became aware of Nassar in July 2015. But he wasn't publicly exposed until The Indianapolis Star published allegations by a victim in 2016.
Federal authorities in Michigan subsequently charged Nassar with child pornography crimes. Sexual assault charges were later filed by the Michigan attorney general.
Nassar has been sentenced to decades in prison and will get sentenced in another case Monday.
The Times says the FBI declined to answer detailed questions about its Nassar investigation. The FBI said allegations against Nassar "transcended jurisdictions."
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SAGINAW, MI - Saginaw Police and the Saginaw Fire Department responded to an RV on fire outside of Hoyt library around 4:50 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 2.
No one was injured as a result of the fire. A man who claimed to be the owner of the RV and his dog, Sadie, were okay. The van he was using to tow the trailer wasn't damaged.
Saginaw Fire Department Captain Krenz said the owner only discovered it was on fire after being alerted by another man nearby.
The owner of the van and RV said he had stopped by to drop off library books.
"I get out to grab my books, and there's this guy waving at me," the man who claimed to be the owner said. "I look around to where he's pointing and the RV's all in flames."
The man said he tried to grab his own fire extinguisher but was deterred upon opening the door and having flames spew out. He also reported to have a Harley in the back of the RV that was lost.
No cause for the fire was reported at the scene.
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Funeral arrangements have been set for Congresswoman Louise Slaughter.
She will be remembered during a ceremony at Kodak Hall at the Eastman Theatre on Friday starting at 11 a.m. Ahead of that, calling hours will be held Wednesday from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Thursday from 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. at Miller Funeral and Cremation Services (3325 St. Winton Road).
Members of the public are invited to attend both events. However, seating is limited for the funeral.
You can submit a message of condolence online.
In lieu of flowers, Slaughter’s family asks for donations to be made to The Louise & Bob Slaughter Foundation. They can be mailed to the foundation at 14 Manor Hill Drive, Fairport, NY 14450.
Gov. Cuomo has directed that flags be flown at half-staff in honor of Slaughter on the day of the funeral.
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SAN DIEGO – A San Diego County hamburger chain is celebrating its 35th anniversary Monday by offering free hamburgers at its Mission Valley location.
Carlsbad-based Islands Restaurants said the burger giveaway is the company’s way of thanking the San Diego community for three and a half decades of support.
The first 100 customers to go to the Islands Restaurant in Mission Valley will receive one free burger of their choice. The restaurant is located at 2441 Fenton Parkway and it opens at 11 a.m.
The chain is also commemorating the anniversary with a limited release of Island Golden Ale brewed by Karl Strauss Brewing Company. If you want a brew with your free burger, you will have to pay for it.
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This year's Ivor Novello awards are due to be presented later tonight, with top British talent including Ed Sheeran, Rag 'n' Bone Man and Stormzy all nominated for prizes.
The 63rd awards ceremony will take place today from 11.30am to 4.30pm at the Grosvenor House in London.
Among those nominated for best song musically and lyrically include Can't Do Written by Everything Everything, Magnificent (She Says) by Elbow and (No One Likes Me) Like the Piano by Sampha.
Cola by CamelPhat and Elderbrook, Don't Cry for Me by Stormzy and Question Time by Dave are all up for the best contemporary song.
The Ivors, sponsored by PRS for music, is the only award ceremony in the musical calendar not influenced by publishers and record companies but judged and presented by the writing community.
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Fashion photographer Chad Michael Brooks captured Autumn Jackets style story for our MMSCENE Magazine‘s August 2017 edition featuring the handsome Laurence Geguzis at Two Management. Grooming is work of David Rodriguez, assisted by Marjorie Garcia.
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In charge of styling was Darion Famous, who for the session selected looks from Palmiers Du Mal, Joseph, Definition, Axel Arigato, Heliot Emil, Topman, and Marna Ro. To discover more of the story continue bellow:
Model: Laurence Geguzis
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Stylist: Darion Famous
Grooming: David Rodriguez
Grooming Assistant: Marjorie Garcia
Originally published in MMSCENE August 2017 Issue – Issue 017.
David Irving is returning from suspension this weekend to make his first appearance of the season for the Dallas Cowboys.
His return to the defensive line will be a much needed addition for a defense that is looking to slow down Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers.
DallasCowboys.com caught up with Irving, who talked about how excited he is to return to the field and looks back at his 2016 game against the Packers that is considered his breakout performance as a member of the Cowboys.
Israel antiquities authority to present new finds Clay seals, which are believed to have been used by Isaiah the prophet, and King Hezekiah, will go on display soon Contact Editor ILTV,
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Liam Nantkita Tudor, 19, (centre) is charged with out count of assault occasioning bodily harm.
Liam Nantkita Tudor, 19, (centre) is charged with out count of assault occasioning bodily harm. Rob Williams
A ROSEWOOD teenager charged after an Aussie Rules player was allegedly kicked in the head during a game in Ipswich last month has had his matter mentioned in court.
Liam Nantkita Tudor, 19, is charged with a count of assault occasioning bodily harm after Redcliffe Tigers player Josiah Dantel was kicked after a scuffle during a game with Ipswich Eagles.
The incident happened during the senior reserves semi-final clash at Limestone Park.
Tudor is out on bail and the matter will next be mentioned on October 27.
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:05 P.M.) – The Syrian-Lebanese border is almost terrorist-free after the latest departure of Al-Qaeda linked militants from the ‘Arsal Barrens of east Lebanon.
On Monday, Hezbollah’s official media wing released a map of the Syrian-Lebanese border, showing the Islamic State’s (ISIL) remaining pocket in the Qalamoun Mountains.
In the coming weeks, the Syrian military and Hezbollah are set to begin their imperative offensive to liberate the Jarajeer and Al-Qarah barrens that are under the control of the Islamic State.
At the same time, the Lebanese Army is scheduled to resume their offensive to clear the Ras Ba’albak region.
Once these two areas are clear, the Islamic State will no longer have a presence along the Syrian-Lebanese border.
Shilla Alhassan
Newly-appointed Team Manager of Kumasi Asante Kotoko, Shilla Alhassan, has promised to deliver to the satisfaction of the club and its supporters.
He consequently appealed to the teeming red army followers to give him the needed support to succeed in the role.
According to him, with total support from the Kotoko family, he would discharge his duties effectively.
Shilla Alhassan was once a potent striker for Kumasi Asante Kotoko during his heydays.
He scored several important goals for the Porcupine Warriors to win several trophies locally.
Shilla Alhassan disclosed that his appointment as team manager did not come as a surprise to him.
“Kotoko is in my blood so I feel I have a role to play in transforming the club even though I have retired from active football,” he stated.
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ALTON — Jacoby Arts Center will hold its fifth annual Regional High School Art Show, an opportunity for students to receive recognition and exposure for their artwork in a professional setting.
The public is encouraged to show support for these talented young artists by dropping by and seeing the artwork displayed in the Main Gallery from April 4 through the closing evening reception from 4-6 p.m. Sunday, April 29. Awards will be given at 5:30 p.m. Participating schools include Alton, Marquette Catholic, Edwardsville, and East St. Louis, among others.
Admission is free to the closing reception and awards presentation.
Jacoby Arts Center, 627 E. Broadway, is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday to Saturday; closed Sunday to Wednesday. For more information, visit the website or call (618) 462-5222.
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Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder refused to halt the flow of crude oil through twin pipelines in a Great Lakes waterway as they are inspected for gaps in exterior coating, saying there was no imminent threat of a spill and the shutdown could cause a shortage of propane needed for winter heating.
Brynn Cartelli impressed coach Kelly Clarkson and advanced Monday night on NBC's "The Voice."
The Longmeadow High School freshman went head-to-head with Team Kelly teammate Dylan Hartigan in a duet of "...Ready For It" by Taylor Swift.
Clarkson named her the winner of the battle.
Fellow "Voice" coach Adam Levine called Cartelli a star.
Don't worry about Hartigan, coach Blake Shelton nabbed him for his team.
Cartelli wowed Clarkson and the critics during her Blind Audition, which was broadcast last month.
The Hollywood Reporter lauded her performance, writing that Cartelli showed "a clear sense of artistry and a lot of versatility."
"It's overwhelming," Cartelli told The Republican, "but I am enjoying every second of it because I know there are a lot of people who would like to be where I am now."
Euro Mixed Ahead Of PMI Reports
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ATLANTA — Angel McCoughtry made a game-winning 3-pointer with 1.5 seconds left and the Atlanta Dream closed on a 13-4 run to beat the Minnesota Lynx 76-74 on Tuesday night.
McCoughtry drove the lane, passed it to Tiffany Hayes and went to the corner for a wide open 3-pointer. Maya Moore had a 3-pointer hit off the back of the rim at the buzzer.
Hayes paced Atlanta (2-2) with 20 points and McCoughtry scored 12 of her 18 points in the fourth quarter. The Dream snapped a nine-game losing streak in the series.
Rebekkah Brunson sank a baseline jumper to give Minnesota a 74-69 lead, but Jessica Breland answered with a layup in traffic at the other end. Atlanta won a jump ball with 45.4 seconds left and McCoughtry hit a pull-up jumper to make it 74-73. Breland blocked a shot to set up McCoughtry’s winner.
Moore scored 18 points for Minnesota (2-3) and Sylvia Fowles had 13 points and 13 rebounds.
ISLAMABAD, Apr 17 (APP): Renowned London-based
Pakistani-origin Opera Singer Saira Peter would make Sufi Opera
albums of the poetry of other Sufi saints of Pakistan.
She recently launched her debut album Resplendent World’s
First Sufi Opera Album featuring the poetry of Shah Abdul Latif
Bhittai. The music of the Album was composed by Paul Knight.
Saira Peter told APP that “she want to translate Sufi poetry
for Western music so they can understand,”.
She had planned to promote the message of peace, love and
brotherhood through the poetry of Sufis among people.
She selected opera music to spread this message in
Europe also.
Calling all campers for a summer of fun! Sports-minded, adventure-seeking, nature-loving kids will find something for everyone at Breakers West Country Club this summer. This exciting, action-packed camp is open to the public and includes daily golf, tennis, and swimming, plus wildlife demonstrations, magic shows, arts and crafts, family cookouts, science projects, themed weeks and more. Campers also enjoy time at the fabulous Kids’ Club, complete with a craft area, game room, movie room and outdoor playground. Lunch is included and all campers receive a special camp backpack, t-shirt and water bottle with registration.
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June 5 to August 18, 2017
Monday through Friday from 8:45 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Before- and After-care also available.
Breakers West Country Club is located two miles west of Florida’s Turnpike off Okeechobee Boulevard, at 1550 Flagler Pkwy. in West Palm Beach
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Congress Shooter Intense Gun Battle Captured by Neighbor
James Hodgkinson's rifle shots at congressmen rang out in the neighborhood around the baseball field ... and one resident recorded it.
The video was recorded on the woman's back porch, but the audio's what really captures the intensity and horror of the shooting which injured 5 people, including House Majority Whip Rep. Steve Scalise.
More than a dozen shots are heard as the woman and another neighbor tried to figure out what the hell was happening. The Hill first posted the raw video.
Hodgkinson was eventually taken out by responding officers ... and died later at a hospital.
Tunes galore whatever your Feb 14th plans are!
Hour 1
Sinkane – Telephone
Jafaris – Love Dies
Aine Cahill – Plastic
Brooke Candy – Living Out Loud feat. Sia
Salen – Heartbreak Diet
Future Islands – Ran
Lost Kings – Quit You feat. Tinashe
London Grammar – Big Picture
Fionn Regan – The Meetings of the Water
Hare Squead – If I Ask
MUNA – I Know A Place
Joe Chester – Juliette Walking In The Rain
Mariah Carey – I Don’t feat. Y.G.
Dirty Projectors – Cool Your Heart feat. Dawn Richard
Hour 2
Missy Elliot – I’m Better feat. Lamb
Ariana Grande – Everyday feat. Future
Stormzy – Big For Your Boots
Rejjie Snow – Crooked Cops
Erika Jayne – XXpen$ive
Dragonette – Darth Vader
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SAN DIEGO (KUSI) - This has been an issue that has divided City Leaders for more than two years. Tomorrow, the City Council will meet discuss how to properly regulate short-term rentals. One plan was written by Councilwoman Barbara Bry, and is supported by Councilwoman Lori Zapf. Their plan allows homeowners with a permit to rent out their primary residences only and homes can be rented out on a short-term basis for no more than 90 days per year.
The other plan was written by council members Scott Sherman, Chris Cate, David Alvarez, and Chris Ward. Their plan allows homeowners with permits to rent up to three units. A three night minimum stay is required, and the homeowners permit will be revoked after three strikes.
LAHORE : Chief Justice of Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday summoned Advocate General in Punjab land scam case on January 6.
According to details, LHC CJ said that investigation revealed terrible facts behind the scandal as primary suspect, Chaudhry Arshad among others, used forged orders of courts to grab pieces of land expanding over 1.93 lac canals across the province.
“Will hold in-depth and unbiased investigation into the matter”, he added.
Notices have also been dispatched to the heads of other relevant departments.
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — All are welcome to celebrate the Christmas season at First Presbyterian & Trinity Church in South Orange on all Sundays of Advent, Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve at 111 South Orange Ave. in South Orange.
On Sunday, Dec. 17, the third Sunday of Advent, the church will have a family worship and Children’s Pageant will be at 10:30 a.m.; coffee hour at 11:30 a.m.; caroling at Winchester Gardens in Maplewood at 1:30 p.m.; and caroling at White House Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Orange at 2:30 p.m.
FORT COLLINS, Colo. — Caleb Martin had 26 points, Lindsey Drew added 16 and eight rebounds and Nevada turned back Colorado State 76-67 on Saturday night to put the finishing touches on a rough day for the Rams.
Colorado State lost its sixth straight on a day that head coach Larry Eustachy was put on administrative leave over questions about his conduct.
Kendall Stephens added 15 points for the Wolf Pack (20-4, 9-1 Mountain West Conference), who struggled to find their shooting touch from the field, but connected on 26 of 32 free throws.
Che Bob and Anthony Bonner paced the Rams (10-15, 3-9) with 13 points each, while Deion James added 12 points and eight rebounds.
Monday, April 17, 2017
Nathaniel Goggans is retiring from his position as a county magistrate.
This was the last day (Monday) for applications to be taken at the County Commission office.
Interviews will take place after the County Commission meeting on Wednesday.
Voting will take place at the April 26 Commission Recess Meeting at 9:30 a.m. in the Commission Assembly Room 402, Hamilton County Courthouse, 625 Georgia Ave.
The magistrates set bonds and sign warrants from an office at the County Jail.
A sentencing date has been set for a Brownsdale man who was convicted by a jury in Freeborn County District Court Thursday of second-degree murder in the death of a rural Freeborn County man last summer.
Sentencing for 27-year old David Michael Easter is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. June 30.
Easter was convicted in the shooting death of 23-year old Spencer Daniel Brown, who was found dead in a locked station wagon August 23, 2016, at Myre-Big Island State Park near Albert Lea. Easter had claimed self-defense in the Brown’s death.
Second-degree murder carries a maximum sentence of 40 years in prison. If no criminal record was found, Easter faces a presumptive sentence of 25 years in prison.
City officials are turning to the public, asking for input on which scenario for local growth citizens prefer so that appropriate plans can be included in the Kerrville 2050 Comprehensive Plan. …read more
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Lana is taking shots at Nattie Neidhart and she's brought along an accomplice to help her get the job done.
In this clip from Wednesday's all-new Total Divas, Lana lures Trinity Fatu into TP-ing Nattie's hotel room while on Nikki Bella's bachelorette trip to Mexico.
"We are TP-ing Natties room," Lana told Trin. "You TP-ing Nattie's room. I'm not being an accomplice and an accessory," Trin shot back. But it didn't take long before Trin had a roll of toilet paper in her hands.
How do you become a champion? Andre Rolle’s lessons on how anyone can be "Thirsty". Lesson two: It’s just business.
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – It’s always great to welcome back The Ragin Cajun John Morgan to The Hampton Roads Show. You can see him this weekend at the Virginia Beach Funny Bone. For tickets & information, call (757) 213-5555 or visit VaBeachFunnyBone.com.
This segment of The Hampton Roads Show is sponsored by the Virginia Beach Funny Bone.
FALLING oil prices have made alternatives to fossil fuels less viable in the short term, a report into energy generation in 25 major islands has said.
The Island Global Research report rated the islands in terms of their energy security from one – most resilient, to five – most vulnerable.
Guernsey scored a two, behind both Jersey and the Isle of Man which scored one.
Key aspects affecting the level of vulnerability include the proportion of energy generated from alternative fuel sources versus oil and gas imports, the current impact of policies promoting alternative fuels or other methods of energy security and levels of public and private investment in sustainable energy solutions, the report said.
PARIS (AP) — French care workers are protesting at nursing homes around the country in anger over staff shortages and cost cuts.
Unions say workers are under increasing pressure to cut corners on feeding, cleaning and hygiene care for elderly residents. Seven unions called on care workers, nursing home residents and frustrated families to protest Tuesday at 7,000 facilities around France.
Accusing the government of "abandoning the aged," the unions are also rallying in front of the Health Ministry in Paris to demand more staff and protest a government reform of elderly care.
The workers have long complained about conditions at semi-public nursing homes, and sent a letter in October to President Emmanuel Macron warning of an "explosive situation."
The government has argued that the reform will improve and streamline care for the elderly.
Inter Allies have confirmed striker Isaac Osae has returned to training after suffering an injury in their league opener against Hearts of Oak on Monday.
His return is a huge boost for the technical team ahead of Sunday's trip to Dansoman to play Liberty Professionals.
Osae was stretched off in the 59th minute and replaced by Frederick Boateng after a double footed challenge by Inusah Musah.
After a day's treatment the striker has returned to training after being passed fit by the Medical Team.
'It is not as serious as we felt, so there is no cause for alarm. He is fine and has resumed light training already,' head coach Prince Owusu is quoted by the club's official website.
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Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan will develop tourism cooperation, as the tourism associations of the two countries signed a memorandum on boosting the interaction. The memorandum was inked by the heads of the tourist associations of the countries - Nahid Bagirov and Nabijan Kasimov within the framework of the international tourist exhibition "The World of Leasure " held in Tashkent.
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A Rialto woman was rescued Tuesday by a sheriff’s helicopter after she fell 30 feet while hiking at Big Falls in Forest Falls, officials said.
The 49-year-old woman “was attempting to climb up a rock face at Big Falls in the Forest Falls area when she slipped and fell approximately 30 feet,” according to a San Bernardino County sheriff’s news release. She “came to rest at the base of the waterfall and sustained serious injuries as a result of the fall.”
The San Bernardino County Fire Department responded to 911 calls reporting the incident, but requested assistance from the sheriff’s rescue helicopter due to the rugged terrain, according to the release.
Air Rescue 306, made up of sheriff’s and fire department personnel, was able to lower a team member to the base of the waterfall and hoist rescue the hiker, the release said.
The woman was then transported to Arrowhead Regional Medical Center in Colton, according to the release.
Shared car washing service debuts
Shared car washing points began to appear on the streets of Shanghai, allowing drivers to wash their own vehicles using tools provided at the facilities. Currently there are 37 outlets around the city.
To use these unmanned, 24-hour washing points, car owners must follow the company's WeChat account to book a time and venue in advance. Following instructions on the wall, customers can use a water pump, foam sprayer, tire inflater, scrub brushes and towels for 6 yuan ($0.89).
One car owner who tried the service said he was driven by curiosity and the lower price compared with traditional car washing businesses, which usually charge over 20 yuan. However he said he would not use it again, because he found himself unfamiliar with all the equipment and was not pleased with his own ability to clean.
The Indiana Debate Commission is holding another debate in the Republican race for U.S. Senate.
It's set for Monday night, April 30, at 6:00 p.m. Central in Indianapolis.
This is the fourth and last debate among the three candidates.
U.S. Rep. Todd Rokita, Indiana businessman Mike Braun, and U.S. Rep. Luke Messer agreed to the debate earlier this month.
“Debate is a great option for Hoosier voters who may be undecided, and we’re pleased that all candidates in this contested GOP primary are now 100 percent invested in this final debate before the May 8 primary,” said Commission President Gerry Lanosga.
The winner of the May 8 Republican primary will go on to challenge U.S. Sen. Joe Donnelly, the Democrat incumbent who is completing his first six-year term and was not challenged in a primary contest.
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The US government’s duty on imported Bombardier CSeries airliners would increase to almost 300% after a second ruling issued by the US Commerce Department Friday. In its second ruling on Boeing’s dispute against Bombardier over the sale of CSeries aircraft to Delta Air Lines, Commerce proposes imposing a price-dumping duty of almost 80% on each aircraft imported. This would be on top of the proposed almost 220% countervailing duty on CSeries imports that Commerce announced in ...
Burglars used a van to flatten a fence before making off with a range of equipment in Crumlin on Monday night.
A dark coloured van was used to flatten a section of fencing surrounding the property around 11.45pm before entry was gained to the premises. A number items, including two diagnostic computers, a powerwasher and a battery booster pack were stolen.
Police are appealing for anyone a dark coloured van in the area to contact officers in Antrim on 101, ref 35/24/04/18.
Danish police said on Saturday they had found the head and the legs of Swedish journalist Kim Wall, who died in mysterious circumstances on an inventor's homemade submarine.
COPENHAGEN: Danish police said on Saturday they had found the head and the legs of Swedish journalist Kim Wall, who died in mysterious circumstances on an inventor's homemade submarine.
A police spokesman told reporters in Copenhagen that there were no fractures in Wall's cranium. The discovery of the body parts was made on Friday.
The police have charged Danish inventor Peter Madsen with killing the Swedish journalist, a charge carrying a sentence of five years to and life in prison. He was arrested after his submarine sank and he was rescued.
On Aug. 23, police identified a headless female torso that washed ashore in Copenhagen as Wall's. The cause of her death has not been determined.
Madsen, a Dane, says Wall died by accident when she was hit by a heavy hatch cover on board his submarine.
(Reporting by Teis Jensen)
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and his U.S. counterpart Mike Pompeo spoke by phone on Wednesday and discussed the conflicts in Syria and Ukraine, the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
MOSCOW: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and his U.S. counterpart Mike Pompeo spoke by phone on Wednesday and discussed the conflicts in Syria and Ukraine, the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
Lavrov and Pompeo agreed on the need to overcome differences in relations between Moscow and Washington, the ministry said.
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BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) - A North Dakota judge has dismissed a complaint that regulators filed against a North Carolina-based company that handled security for the developer of the heavily protested Dakota Access oil pipeline.
North Dakota's Private Investigative and Security Board plans to appeal Judge John Grinsteiner's Wednesday ruling to the state Supreme Court. Should that fail, it could pursue fines administratively.
The dispute is whether TigerSwan provided actual investigative or security services within North Dakota without a license, rather than consulting services that are outside of the board's jurisdiction.
Grinsteiner in April rejected a board request to ban TigerSwan from the state. On Wednesday, he agreed with TigerSwan's attorney that any decision on whether the company should be fined for its actions during the protests should be made administratively.
We now know the name of the man killed in a motorcycle crash outside Dyersville yesterday morning. According to the Iowa State Patrol, 60-year-old David Jones of Palatka, Florida, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, which happened about a mile south of Dyersville on Iowa Highway 136. A crash report from the State Patrol says Jones was southbound on 136 shortly after 11:00 AM when he came upon a tractor pulling a manure wagon. As the driver of the tractor tried to turn left onto a farm lane, Jones wasn’t able to stop and collided with the tractor.
BEAUFORT, SC (WSAV) — The City of Beaufort will have sand and a limited number of sandbags available to assist citizens who have been affected by localized flooding events. Citizens are asked to come to the South Side Park location during listed hours with a pickup truck, a shovel and sandbags, if they have them.
The average sandbag weighs 30 lbs so the average pickup truck can carry 25 to 30 bags maximum. The city has a limited supply of the bags and encourages residential homeowners that would like a short-term solution to localized flooding to take part in the program.
Homeowners and businesses that were affected during Irma are encouraged to participate.
Where: Southside Park, 1 Southside Park Loop, Beaufort
When:
Thursday Oct. 5; 5-7 p.m.
Friday Oct.6; 3-7 p.m.
Saturday Oct. 7; 1-5 p.m.
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Dick's Sporting Goods is surging, up 21.23% early Wednesday, after reporting solid first-quarter earnings and guidance.
The sporting-goods retailer earned an adjusted $0.54 per share, beating the Bloomberg consensus of $0.44. Revenue was $1.91 billion, which beat estimates of $1.88 billion. E-commerce sales increased 24% year-over-year.
"Our strong first quarter earnings reflect improved execution against our merchandising strategy, which resulted in higher merchandise margins," Chairman and CEO Edward W. Stack said in the earnings press release. "Product newness, strength in our private brands and a more refined assortment led to a much healthier business, with fewer promotions and cleaner inventory throughout the quarter."
Dick's sees 2018 full-year earnings-per-share of between $2.92 and $3.12, well ahead of its previous outlook for $2.80 to $3.00. The retailer expects to open 19 new stores over the course of the year.
Dick's shares are up 28% this year.
Rumor has it that an old color will come soon for a “new” phone from Apple.
According to artist Benjamin Geskin, the company is currently producing a version of the iPhone X in a “Blush Gold” color, known for the longest time to the rest of us as “rose gold.” With his claim, Geskin also has a picture of the supposed bronzed SIM tray that would be used. There’s also a simulated picture of an iPhone X in the new color.
D21A – “Blush Gold” iPhone in production. pic.twitter.com/l2xGYIYsCh — Ben Geskin (@VenyaGeskin1) March 19, 2018
The part-time leaker has said that Apple just saved the color “for later” and hedged that the new color could be canceled.
Taking this on face value, it’s not clear if this new color is meant to pique post-holiday interest in the iPhone X, which has reportedly underperformed in unit sales.
As seasoned duo Jarrad McVeigh and Dan Hannebery race the clock, mature age rookie Robbie Fox is shaping as a round one bolter for Sydney.
The Swans are unlikely to unveil any of their draftees from last year but the unheralded Fox is firmly in the frame to line up against West Coast on Sunday.
The 24-year-old played the last of his three games against the Eagles last year before knee and ankle injuries ruined his chances of taking part in the Swans' surge to September.
Fox, a rookie selection in 2016, was drafted as a forward who could push into the midfield but has been tried in defence during the preseason.
He impressed in the first JLT Series match against Brisbane with 24 possessions followed by 18 against Greater Western Sydney.
9 men - including 4 from the Midlands - have been convicted of underage sex trafficking
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Outfit your next backyard barbecue with these discounted lawn games from Amazon. They have all the classics like giant Jenga, cornhole, a very American cornhole, and this bags and washer toss combo game, all at or very near their best prices ever. Drink in hand is required for game play.
EL PASO, Texas (AP) — West Texas police have added new charges against the mother of a 4-year-old boy found in February in an abandoned warehouse in Mexico.
Ruby Esmeralda Gonzalez already had been charged with child abandonment and endangerment. Now, police have added charges of intentional injury to a child and filing a false report against the 25-year-old El Paso woman.
Gonzalez initially reported her son had been kidnapped. Investigators now believe Gonzalez took the boy, identified as American, to Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, on Feb. 22. They say she left him at an old warehouse and then she returned home. Mexican officials who found the boy say he speaks and understands English.
Online records don’t list an attorney for Gonzalez, whose bond amounts total $120,000.
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The child remains in Mexican social services custody.
The Coconino County Sheriff’s Office recently responded to the Horseshoe Bend Parking lot after being notified by Page Police that family members of a missing person out of Buckeye had located the missing family member’s car in the parking lot. Lt Seth Cutchen says search efforts located what is believed to be the missing person deceased at the bottom of Horseshoe Bend. Cutchen says deputies made their way to the body via DPS helicopter, while National Parks Service Rangers hiked in from the riverside. The body was then packaged and taken by short haul method to the top of the rim. The case is still under investigation pending a positive identification by the Coconino County Medical Examiner’s Office. A name was not released.
OTTAWA — The federal government sees Ontario's cancellation of its cap and trade program as equivalent to withdrawing from the national climate change framework — and is reconsidering more than $400 million in funding as a result.
A spokeswoman for Environment Minister Catherine McKenna says the $420 million earmarked for Ontario under the Low Carbon Economy Leadership Fund is under review, since funding is contingent on agreeing to the framework, which includes imposing a carbon price.
Newly elected Ontario Premier Doug Ford has rescinded the previous Liberal government's regulation that established the cap and trade program in 2017.
That has prompted Canada to immediately hit the brakes on Ontario's portion of the $1.4-billion climate change fund.
CBS2 / KCAL9 CBS2/KCAL9 is part of CBS Television Stations, a division of CBS Corp. and one of the largest network-owned station groups in the country. CBS Studio City Broadcast Center 4200 Radford Avenue Studio City, CA [...] Police Investigating Suspicious Package At Long Beach Airport Officials at Long Beach Airport say an investigation into a suspicious package has halted operations at the airport Tuesday afternoon.
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CLEVELAND (AP) – Police in Philadelphia say schools have been locked down as they investigate reported sightings of the suspect in an apparently random killing in Cleveland. But authorities also say there is no indication that Steve Stephens is in Philadelphia.
Authorities say multiple 911 calls came in shortly after 12:30 p.m. Monday claiming that Stephens could be in or near Fairmount Park, a large green expanse northwest of downtown.
Officers are checking the area, and police say eight elementary schools and a high school are on lockdown as a precaution.
Police say Stephens shot a Cleveland retiree collecting aluminum cans Sunday and then posted video of the apparently random killing on Facebook.
Philadelphia is a more-than-six-hour drive from Cleveland.
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BUFFALO, N.Y. — A western New York woman admits to illegally collecting monthly pension payments for more than 30 years after the death of her mother.
State officials say Pearlann MacVittie of the Buffalo suburb of West Seneca pleaded guilty Thursday to grand larceny. She admits stealing nearly $300,000 in benefits from the City of Buffalo Firemen’s Pension Fund.
Authorities say the 73-year-old MacVittie knew she wasn’t entitled to the benefits after her mother, a firefighter’s widow, died in 1983. But they say she continued to sign her mother’s name on yearly forms to keep the checks coming. An audit by the state comptroller’s office uncovered the fraud.
MacVittie’s expected to receive five years of probation when she’s sentenced in June.
Israeli police arrived at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's residence in Jerusalem today to question him about corruption allegations.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Source: Associated Press
Mr Netanyahu has denied what he calls "baseless" reports that he received gifts from two businessmen.
Israel's Channel 2 TV had reported that Mr Netanyahu accepted "favours" from businessmen in Israel and abroad, and was the central suspect in a second investigation that also involves family members.
It said a criminal probe is expected next week.
Israel's Justice Ministry and police declined to comment on the media reports.
WIS is proud to salute the service of Sumter native Staff Sgt.Edmund Kazmierski. He was nominated by Dennis Knox of Dalzell. He says SSGT Kazmierski exemplifies the best qualities of a soldier. During his more than 10 years of service, he has deployed to Iraq, Afghanistan, Kuwait and Alaska. He's known for always persevering through any challenge that arises, all while taking care of his family as his first priority.
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The defense is slated to begin calling witnesses Thursday morning after the prosecution in the Ray Tensing retrial rested its case.
Coroner testimony
Chief Deputy Coroner Dr. Karen Looman testified Sam DuBose was killed instantly when the bullet from Tensing's gun severed his brain stem on a downward trajectory.
“Would Sam DuBose would have any more thought after that bullet went through his brainstem?”
"No," Looman answered.
“Would he have any more purposeful moment of his arms and legs?”
"No," Looman answered.
Would all his volitional movement have stopped at that point?
"Yes," Looman answered.
In other words, DuBose's had no control as his car sped away from the scene. On cross examination, the defense made sure jurors knew, over the prosecution's objections, DuBose was in poor health.
The judge stopped the defense just short of allowing Looman to say what was wrong. Tensing is charged with murder and voluntary manslaughter for the 2015 shooting death of DuBose during a traffic stop.
WASHINGTON The head of the U.S. House Intelligence Committee said he is concerned about leaks regarding Michael Flynn, President Donald Trump's former national security adviser, and his contacts with Russia that promoted Flynn's resignation, CNN reported on Tuesday.
House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman Devin Nunes told reporters that he wants to look into the leaks regarding Flynn and his December call with the Russian ambassador to the United States before Trump took office, according to CNN.
(Reporting by Susan Heavey Editing by W Simon)
Ferndale PD worked with county law enforcement to bring in Pauline Florindo FERNDALE — The Ferndale Police Department arrested a Ferndale woman on Wednesday, May 23, for allegedly possessing a variety of controlled substances. Working with the Whatcom County Gang and Drug Task Force, police arrested Pauline Florindo at a house located in the 5600…
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Varsity Voices Roadshow heads to McQuaid where Jeff DiVeronica and James Johnson preview the Knights upcoming game against Aquinas Institute at McQuaid this Saturday. (Oct. 5, 2017) Jeff DiVeronica, James Johnson and Olivia Lopez
Potts, a trailblazing Denver sculptor who used salvaged wood, house paint and sometimes crude tools to create vivid figures and tableaux prized by celebrities and schoolkids alike, died last week at the age of eighty. He leaves behind a vast array of work commemorating athletes, jazz musicians, street scenes, historic events, dinosaurs and ordinary people, carved in his garage over decades.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — A code associated with a broad Russian hacking campaign dubbed Grizzly Steppe by the Obama administration has been detected on a laptop associated with a Vermont electric utility but not connected to the grid, the utility said on Friday.
“We took immediate action to isolate the laptop and alerted federal officials of this finding,” the Burlington Electric Department said in a statement.
“Our team is working with federal officials to trace this malware and prevent any other…
Dear Tom,
We will have two full moons in both January and in March this year. When was the last time this occurred?
— Dan Bednarek, Norwood Park, Mike Gayda, Wilmette, Glenn Bailey, Orland Park
Dear Dan, Mike and Glenn,
What do you call a month without a full moon? The answer is February. Dan Joyce, astronomer at Triton College’s Cernan Earth and Space Center, said a full moon repeats every 29.5306 days, and February even in a leap year has just 29 days. Joyce also noted that when February doesn’t have a full moon (like this year), other months must have double full moons and those months are frequently January and March. The last time February had no full moon was in 1999, and after this year upcoming occurrences in Chicago this century are slated for 2037 and 2094. On average, a February without a full moon occurs about four times each century.
More than 2,500 homes are evacuated as firefighters struggle to contain more than half a dozen wildfires in Costilla County, Colorado.
A MELBOURNE comedian has been charged with allegedly painting the “lewd markings” discovered close to the Princes Park memorial for Eurydice Dixon.
The 22-year-old, an aspiring comedian, was killed as she walked home from a comedy gig in Melbourne’s CBD on June 13.
Andrew Nolch, 31, a comedian who is known to Ms Dixon’s friends, has been charged with criminal damage, offensive behaviour and marking offensive graffiti, The Age reports.
Camera Icon Andrew Nolch has been charged over graffiti left on Eurydice Dixon's memorial Picture: Supplied
Mr Nolch hosted a now-defunct late-night comedy show on Channel 31 called The Kink as well as a podcast about Scientology.
Camera Icon The horrific death of Eurydice Dixon shocked the nation. Picture: AAP
After the horrific death of Ms Dixon, Mr Nolch took to Twitter, accusing the media of “running a brainwashing program which is designed to make everyone think that males are bad”.
He has been charged and bailed by police to face court in August, The Age reports.
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* Exited manufacturing plant located in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom, taken actions to cease production at a plant located in Reynosa, Mexico
* Charges associated with exit of Reynosa facility will range from $2.0 million to $2.5 million
* Company estimates charges associated with exiting Wolverhampton facility to range from $3.0 million to $3.5 million during Q1 of 2017
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Billie Lourd thanked her supporters Monday for giving her “strength” while dealing with the deaths of her mother, Carrie Fisher, and her grandmother, Debbie Reynolds.
The 24-year-old took to Instagram with a heartfelt message, along with an old picture.
“Receiving all of your prayers and kind words over the past week has given me strength during a time I thought strength could not exist. There are no words to express how much I will miss my Abadaba and my one and only Momby. Your love and support means the world to me.”
Lourd had not released a statement since Fisher and Reynolds died last week.
The family is reportedly planning a joint funeral for the actresses. No date has been announced.
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— Hundreds of people gathered Monday to honor the life and sacrifice of a Moore County soldier who was killed in Afghanistan earlier this month.
Army Spc. Christopher Harris died along with Jonathan Hunter in a suicide bombing in the country. Harris, of Jackson Springs, was a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division.
Harris' wife shared that the couple was trying to get pregnant before he was deployed, and she recently learned she is in the early stage of pregnancy.
After a visitation, a procession traveled to the cemetery on Murchison Road in Spring Lake where a graveside service with full military honors was held.
On social media, supporters were asked to line the mile-long entrance of the cemetery with American flags.
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The Maria Bonita Restaurant robbers have been identified as 19-year-old LiJordan Lucas, 19-year-old Santrell Williamson, 18-year-old Jermius Scott, and 18-year-old Dave Thomas III.
Police arrested the suspect on robbery first charges.
According to Mobile Police, the robbery took place on Monday, August 7th, at approximately 10:10 p.m., police responded to Maria Bonita restaurant located at 3977 Government Blvd, near Azalea Rd., in reference to a robbery to an individual. The victim stated he came out of the restaurant and while going into his vehicle, two unknown males came from around a dumpster, held him at gunpoint, and took his property.
A hotel valet had a lucky escape today when the luxury sports car he was parking ended up underneath another parked car outside a Sydney hotel.
The valet drove the soft-top Porsche Carrera under a sports utility vehicle outside the Hyatt Regency Hotel in the city's Darling Harbour, local media reported.
Emergency workers cut the valet driver out from the Porsche as a large crowd watched, according to local media.
Witness Jonathan Bayle told the Australian Broadcasting Corporation that he thought the incident was from a television show or a movie scene being shot.
SPRINGFIELD -- Illinois-Springfield took care of business against Missouri-St. Louis twice Saturday, to win its regional and advance to the sweet sixteen for the first time in program history.
Maroa-Forsyth product Calla Wickenhauser helped the Prairie Stars stave off elimination in game one with a go-ahead 2-run triple in the sixth inning. UIS (40-17) would go on to win game one 5-3.
Former SHG cyclone Lakyn Wagoner played hero in game two, going 3-for-3 and driving in 3 runs in the 4-1 victory.
Click the video above for highlights from UIS' thrilling comeback in game one!
SAO PAULO, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Swedish fund Vostok Emerging Finance led a 165 million reais ($50 million) investment in Brazilian financial-technology startup Creditas Soluções Financeiras Ltda, the company said on Monday.
Creditas, founded in 2012 and specialized in providing loans with real estate or vehicles as collateral, had a 135 million loan book last year.
Founder and CEO Sergio Furio said Creditas would use the new equity raised to grow its loan book 30 fold in three years. Investors in Creditas also include Kaszek Ventures LP, Quona Capital Management Ltd, Naspers Ltd and the International Finance Corporation, the investment arm of IRBD.
Some Brazilian fintechs that recently went through fundraising rounds are financial planning app GuiaBolso and credit card provider Nubank. ($1 = 3.2855 reais) (Reporting by Aluisio Alves; Writing by Tatiana Bautzer; Editing by Andrew Hay)
In Soho, the Gentle Monster eyewear store is moving its flagship to nearly 10,000 square feet at 70 Wooster between Spring and Broome streets.
With 40 feet of frontage, the space has a 5,072 square-foot ground floor as well as 19-foot ceilings and a 4,583 square-foot lower level.
Cassie Durand and Andrew Turf of CBRE represented the tenant, which has been very successful at its current 79 Grand St. location.
The move brings it opposite Céline and the upcoming Gucci store.
Christopher Owles and Sarah Shannon of Sinvin represented the ownership, which had an asking rent of $1.2 million per year.
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2017-01-02
Mzvee rocking the stage at the #Muselive16
Media outfit MUSE Africa’s much anticipated #MuseLive16 concert came off at the World Trade Centre (Accra) on Sunday January 1, with exciting performances from MzVee, Haywaya, Feli Nuna, Edem, Joey B, Kwamz and Flava, Ko-jo Cue, Tee Phlow, Medikal, and Sister Derbie.
The maiden edition, the concert was also graced by such esteemed personnel as veteran dancehall act and High Grade Family frontman Samini, actor James Gardiner, and comedian DKB.
It was hosted by Live FM’s Antoine Mensah, and Y FM’s Ogee The MC, with music from Vision DJ, Mic Smith, and Nii Ayi Tagoe.
Food for Thought; a discussion on nutrition and mental health. Presented by Peter Throm, DC; nutritional counselor with Throm Health and Wellness. 6-7 pm. 715-432-0180
Navy vessel INS Trishul today foiled pirates' attempt to take over the Indian ship MV Jagamar in the Gulf of Aden.
It was a team of MARCOS, the Indian Navy's elite commando force, which thwarted the piracy attempt.
MV Jagamar, which is an 82,000 ton cargo carrier registered in India, radioed for assistance at around 12.30 pm (IST).
INS Trishul, a stealth frigate on anti-piracy duty in the Gulf of Aden, responded immediately, Captain DK Sharma, the spokesperson of the Indian Navy told India Today.
Rev. Hyeon Soo Lim, who was imprisoned in North Korea for more than two years, is seen reuniting with his wife Keum Young Lim as he returned to Canada. HANDOUT / Reuters
During his first year in captivity, he had no Bible, so he read more than 100 books and watched over 300 films, all of them about North Korea, he said.
He then received Korean and English Bibles, which he read five times, memorizing more than 700 verses since he was not allowed to write.
Lim was glad to be at his home church after worshiping alone for 130 Sundays, although he was grateful for an extended time of solitude with God, he said.
“God gave me the ability to imagine,” he said. “When you don’t watch TV or read the newspaper, there’s a lot of time.”
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Inter signs Argentina forward Lautaro Martinez from Racing
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MILAN (AP) — Inter Milan has signed Argentina forward Lautaro Martinez from Racing.
The Serie A club paid a reported 22 million euros ($25.7 million) for Martinez, with the player penning a five-year contract.
The 20-year-old Martinez turned down an offer from Real Madrid in order to get more playing time at Inter, according to his agent.
On Wednesday, Martinez said: "I expect to adapt quickly to a new type of football. It's very different from Argentine football, but I think Serie A will be very important for me to continue improving and will add other qualities to my game."
Martinez is one of his country's top talents and scored 18 goals in 28 appearances last season.
He was included in Argentina's preliminary list for the World Cup but did not make the final squad.
Bjelica (foot) remains without a timetable for a return, Jerry Zgoda of the Star Tribune reports. "We don't want to put a timetable on it," coach Tom Thibodeau said. "We thought it would be sooner, but when he's healthy, he's healthy. We don't want to go back and forth with it. He has ramped it up conditioning-wise, so that's a good sign. He's a little better."
Bjelica continues to work his way back from a sprained right foot and while coach Thibideau indicated that he's ramped up his conditioning of late, it still sounds as if Bjelica is going to miss a few more games at least. Until Bjelica is back to participating in full-contact practices, a return shouldn't be considered forthcoming, though more updates should be provided as he continues to up his participation over the next week or two.
** Drunk man hits Ottawa ambulance; police charge him
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** An Ontario man from Ottawa has been charged after colliding with an ambulance Saturday morning while drunk. That is the word from the Ottawa Citizen (Naomi Librach/February 13) which said Nicholas Cassell, 28, has been tagged with driving with over 80 milligrams of alcohol per 100 milligrams of blood, driving under suspension x 1, and being a novice driver with blood alcohol concentration above zero x 1. According to the newspaper, Cassell’s car hit the EMS unit while the latter was taking a curve. No one was injured in the accident, but the ambulance may need to be taken out of service for repairs. Both the prehospital rig and Cassell’s vehicle were towed from the scene. The EMS unit was not loaded with a patient at the time.
PARIS (AP) — American artist Jeff Koons met with the French culture minister Tuesday amid a debate over a monumental sculpture he plans to offer Paris as a memorial to victims of the 2015 terror attacks.
Two dozen people from the worlds of French art and entertainment signed an open letter this month urging the city to refuse Koons' "Bouquet of Tulips," calling the project "shocking" and its creator too commercially driven.
Koons donated the design in 2016, but not the cost to produce or install the sculpture. It is expected to weigh 36 metric tons (39.6-tons) and stand nearly 12-meters (39.3-feet) high.
The project's direct and associated costs reportedly run to several million euros, some of which private sponsors are expected to pay.
The sculpture is intended for a museum hill with a view of the Eiffel tower.
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Everything Is Love: 10 Epic Duets That Remind Us Of Black Love It’s Summer time, and these are the perfect duets to listen to and sing with your Bae.
THE international star, Ian Bostridge, joins the finest period instrumentalists and singers of Armonico Consort to bring Bach's masterpiece, the St Matthew Passion, to life in a four venue tour which takes in Malvern. Bach's offering has been described as a work of genius, combining the most perfectly formed recitative with his most beautiful arias and will ensure the St Matthew Passion reflects on the emotional drama from the story of the Passion of Christ.
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SHARE COPY LINK California State Parks fenced off about 20 acres in the Oceano Dunes State Vehicle Recreation Area in January 2018 to add native plants in an effort to control dust. David Middlecamp The Tribune
California State Parks fenced off about 20 acres in the Oceano Dunes State Vehicle Recreation Area in January 2018 to add native plants in an effort to control dust. David Middlecamp The Tribune
The International Monetary Fund should stop making unreasonable demands from Greece if it wants to participate in the country's bailout, Finance Minister Euclid Tsakalotos said on Wednesday, urging the lender to act fast.
"If the IMF wants to cooperate, it should make a quick decision and stop making unreasonable demands," he wrote in an opinion piece in Germany's mass-selling Bild newspaper.
He added that the contention of the international lender that Greece's reforms drive had slowed was unfounded, and it was wrong to ask Greece to introduce more pension cuts and reduce tax relief. [Reuters]
- Above, on Bring it to the Table, WWE posted a collection of fan reactions to Jinder Mahal winning the WWE Championship away from Randy Orton at Backlash in May. The two Superstars will meet again this Sunday at Money in the Bank.
- Ticket for WWE No Mercy will go on sale July 15 with an online pre-sale a couple days before that. No Mercy will be at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California on September 24 and it will be a Raw brand PPV.
See Also Vince Russo On How WWE Has Mishandled Jinder Mahal And Shinsuke Nakamura
- Matt Hardy showed fans a photo of what only part of his title collection looks like. Hardy made note that he still has a few to add to the group.
Part of my Title Collection. I still have championships to add. pic.twitter.com/jsKiBJe7AB — REBORN by FATE (@MATTHARDYBRAND) June 14, 2017
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× Couple accused of leaving child living alone in trailer for months
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. — A Florida couple is accused of leaving a child alone at home for several months, according to The Pensacola News Journal.
Jennifer Nichols, 34, and Joshua Sanders, 32, were arrested on Nov. 30 after the woman who leased the trailer reported the alleged neglect when it became obvious that only the child lived in the home. His name and age were not released.
The woman said she tried to care for him, but told the couple that they either had to move into the trailer or move the child to a place where he would be cared for. She said Sanders told her it was not her problem as long as the rent was paid.
The child told police that Sanders and Nichols would leave him a small amount of money and a few meals but that he often couldn’t contact them.
They’re both charged with neglecting a child causing great bodily harm.
An opioid seminar and training session was held in Orange City Monday afternoon to discuss the latest in fighting the crisis.
In the first-ever opioid discussion topics included how to treat addiction and the details of the problem in this area.
Field experts say the problem has been the worst on the east coast but it is becoming a much larger issue here as well.
"We have seen a really dramatic rise in the numbers of deaths and treatment admissions for opioid use disorder in Iowa; from just over 50 in 2005 to just over 200 deaths from opioid-related issues in 2017." said Monica Wilke-Brown, Iowa Opioid State Targeted Response Project Director.
It wasn't just medical experts that were present at the seminar.
Law enforcement, Northwestern College students and even former addicts were present.
One said that after overdosing on heroin he has now been clean for 14 months.
He said it is vital to share experiences to help other people avoid what he went through.
A racial slur was spray-painted on a campaign sign for Raleigh City Council candidate Zainab Baloch.
The USSSA Baseball Tournament is coming to Miami, OK this weekend.
The City of Miami's Recreation department is hosting the United States Specialty Sports Association Battle in the Parks baseball tournament. Officials say nearly 25 teams will head to Miami for the two-day event in the Little League Baseball Complex and Francis Morgan Field.
Pool play games will begin on Saturday at 9 a.m. The last pitch for the three brackets (14U, 12U, 10U) is at 7:30 p.m. On Sunday, bracket play will begin at 9 a.m. Each team is guaranteed three games in the tournament. Forty-one total games are on tap over the weekend. Gates will open both days at 8 a.m.
Admission cost is $5 for adults and $2 for kids (ages 7-15). Children ages 6 and under are free. Concessions will be available at both fields throughout the event.
San Miguel has two airports: Del BajA o International in Leon/Guanajuato, about a 11/2-hour drive, and QuerA©taro Airport , about an hour's drive. San Miguel has two airports: Del BajA o International in Leon/Guanajuato, about a 11/2-hour drive, and QuerA©taro Airport , about an hour's drive.
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Richard Jefferson wants even more passion from the Cavaliers faithful during the 2017 postseason
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It’s really unfortunate that with the passage of time our public libraries are being continuously abandoned due to lack of public interest and government negligence. This national apathy has reduced the already shrunk space for the growth of reasonable minds of this nation. Libraries play an important role in the process of national growth by providing a conducive environment for the inquisitive minds.
The act of reading is a great growth factor: it mushrooms sanity within a society. It’s about time that the government should devise a comprehensive plan to revive these fast depleting avenues of intellectual growth and save this nation from falling prey to ignorance and the onus lies on general public as well to utilize this space for their own well being.
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Most ransomware draws a system-level window so the locked screen appears to float on top of the other windows, thus making the device unusable until a ransom is paid. The upgrade to Android O deprecates some system-type windows, according to a post on Symantec's Security Response blog.
There might be a problem, though, for users without the latest version of Android. Those with older versions could still be at risk for a ransomware attack launched by this method, as well as other forms of ransomware.
Symantec had the following recommendations:
Keep your software up to date
Refrain from downloading apps from unfamiliar sites and only install apps from trusted sources
Pay close attention to the permissions requested by apps
Install a suitable mobile security app to protect your device and data
Make frequent backups of important data.
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Crime alert for auto break-ins
The Kernersville Police Department (KPD) and surrounding areas have reported seeing an increase in automotive breaking and enterings. According to law enforcement, this is predominantly occurring in neighborhood communities, although it can be in shopping centers, too. For more, see the Saturday-Sunday, December 31, 2016 & January 1, 2017 edition.
Farmers National Co. announced that Jay Johnson was recently presented the Farmers National Co. Silver Eagle Award for his outstanding efforts in real estate sales. Johnson, real estate broker with Farmers National Co. received the company’s top award for real estate sales in 2016. Johnson can be contacted at (308) 760-7851, by email at JJohnson@FarmersNational.com, or visit http://www.FarmersNational.com/JayJohnson. For more information on land listings in your region, visit the Farmers National Co. website at http://www.FarmersNational.com.
(MENAFN - Muscat Daily) Muscat- PERi-PERi fans can now get their day off to a flying start with Nando's new and exciting breakfast menu. Exclusive to its branch in Al Mouj Muscat, the menu features a wide variety of hot, sweet and filling meals available from 8am-11am seven days a week including classic breakfast favourites and Nando's inspired PERi-PERi original creations.
Sizzling and flavourful, the menu has something for everyone with a 'Usual Suspects' section featuring toast and croissant options, an extensiv'Eggs' menu including delicious options such as the Nando's Benedict and ovos ranchos as well as a generous amount of sides and breakfast rolls to choose from.
PERi-PERi chicken enthusiasts can still indulge in classic chicken options such as wings and wraps and for those after something sweet there is a delicious pancakes and fruit option as well.
There is also a special menu for kids to kick start their day at Nando's.
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April 6 China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Ltd :
* Group is expected to record an increase of not less than 30% in net profit for six months ended 28 February 2017
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ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Turkish warplanes hit Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) targets in northern Iraq on Monday and killed 29 of the group’s militants, Turkey’s armed forces said.
The PKK fighters were believed to be preparing an attack on Turkish border posts from the Hakurk and Metina regions of northern Iraq, the army said in a written statement.
Several caves and shelters used by the militants were destroyed in the air strikes, it said.
The PKK, which has been waging an insurgency in southeast Turkey since the 1980s, is designated a terrorist group by Turkey, the United States and the European Union. More than 40,000 people have been killed in the conflict.
April 24 (Reuters) - Allgeier SE:
* DGAP-ADHOC: ALLGEIER SE: SUPERVISORY BOARD APPROVES FY 2017 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND PROPOSES DIVIDEND
* TOTAL OPERATING REVENUE GREW YOU TO REACH EUR 578.6 MILLION IN 2017 (PREVIOUS YEAR: EUR 501.0 MILLION
* FY CONSOLIDATED EBITDA AMOUNTED TO EUR 26.5 MILLION IN REPORTING YEAR (PREVIOUS YEAR: EUR 31.5 MILLION)
* FY CONSOLIDATED EBIT STOOD AT EUR 13.5 MILLION IN YEAR UNDER REVIEW (PREVIOUS YEAR: EUR 17.8 MILLION)
* EUR 4.5 MILLION OF NET INCOME IN 2017 (PREVIOUS YEAR: EUR 6.7 MILLION
* TO PROPOSE TO DISTRIBUTE A DIVIDEND OF EUR 0.50 PER SHARE
* OUTLOOK 2018: PLANS GROWTH IN ITS CONSOLIDATED SALES REVENUE OF BETWEEN 18 AND 23 PERCENT
* OUTLOOK 2018: EBITDA MARGIN BETWEEN 6.0 AND 6.5 PERCENT Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
Donald Trump Jr had an affair with singer Aubrey O'Day reports Perez Hilton.
That romance nearly caused Don Jr and wife Vanessa to divorce back in 2012 according to multiple sources, who said that the pair began their relationship when O'Day appeared on Celebrity Apprentice.
Those same sources said that O'Day only agreed to the relationship because Don jr told her that he and Vanessa were in the process of separating at the time.
'Apparently, the 40-year-old was very aggressive in pursuing the former Danity Kane artist - telling Aubrey he loved her and that he wanted to be with her,' reports Perez Hilton.
O'Day had previously hinted at having some damning information about the Trump family following the election.
In the wake of President Trump's win the 34-year-old singer wrote: 'I’m embarrassed to be an American.'
When a follower then pointed out she had appeared on Trump's reality show, O'Day replied: 'No. my story I didn’t tell is worth millions now … this doesn’t hurt me, it hurts America.'
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Meet at Fabcakes on N Wells.
Visit four different galleries each week on a walking tour led by a representative from one of those galleries.
Tour includes the following galleries:
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Parliament’s Judicial Committee said on Monday that the House of Representatives will openly discuss the agreement with full transparency while asserting the importance of the separation of judicial and legislative powers.
Meanwhile, a number of protesters who staged a protest in front of both the press and lawyers syndicates on Monday afternoon were reportedly arrested by security forces. The security forces had allegedly tried to disperse the protest, which echoed the public anger over the Egyptian-Saudi maritime demarcation agreement.
Sources on the ground told Daily News Egypt that the number of those arrested is not clear, as security forces surrounded protesters and grabbed an indefinite number of demonstrators who were then put in a police truck.
Daily News Egypt reached out to the Ministry of Interior for a comment, but no answer was received.
Egypt arrests 12 protesting transfer of islands to Saudis
CAIRO (AP) — Egyptian police have arrested 12 people at a protest against the transfer of two Red Sea islands to Saudi Arabia.
Security officials say the Monday arrests were made around the Journalists' Union building in central Cairo, where dozens of people, mostly lawyers and journalists, had gathered to demonstrate. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they weren't authorized to brief reporters.
Last Thursday, state media reported that President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi's government approved the maritime border agreement and sent it to parliament for ratification despite a court ruling the deal unconstitutional.
YEREVAN, APRIL 14, ARMENPRESS. Sting commented on the Manchester United fans’ version of his song ‘Englishman in New York’, which the football fans dedicated to midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan.
“I’m very happy for it. I like seeing the songs modified and adapted for various purposes. This version is also a good one. As a singer I think it’s interesting how these songs become popular among so many people, and they all begin to sing the same”, Sting was quoted as saying by BBC.
SJWs and other various soy boys threw their shoes at a projection of Trump’s State of the Union address, as seen in this bizarre video.
These outraged Trump haters were definitely in the minority as CBS News released a poll showing 75% of viewers approved of the president’s address.
HUEGEL, Alan B., Sr. "Brown"
HUEGEL - Alan B., Sr. "Brown"
Of Orchard Park entered into rest March 17, 2018. Beloved husband of Charlene M. (nee Gombos) Huegel; devoted father of Mary (Matthew) Brun, Alan Jr. (Danielle) Huegel and Andrew Huegel; cherished grandfather of Brooke, Gabriella and Christian; loving son of the late Wendelin and Mary Huegel; dear brother of Geraldine Marinaccio, Wendy (late Daniel) Walker and the late Samuel (Schatize) Delmonte and Kathy Huegel; fond son-in-law of Frank and Diane Gombos; also survived by nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel) 3060 Abbott Road, Near Lake Ave. on Wednesday from 3-7 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Our Lady of The Sacred Heart Church, 3148 Abbott Road, Orchard Park on Thursday morning at 10 o'clock (Please assemble at church). Online condolences may be made at www.lombardofuneralhome.com
× Court rules in favor of Oklahoma in case against FCC inmate phone call charges
OKLAHOMA CITY – It seems that an ongoing dispute over the price of inmate phone calls has come to an end.
In 2015, the Federal Communication Commission announced an order that would have put a cap on the rates that are charged for inmate phone calls.
However, those caps were below what many prisons and jails have been charging for inmate phone calls.
Last year, the Oklahoma attorney general challenged the order.
Now, it seems that a federal court has spoken on the matter.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit threw out the rate regulation, saying the FCC lacks the legal authority to mandate rates for inmate phone calls that take place within a state.
The excessive cost would have been detrimental to the DOC and sheriff’s offices. This ruling will allow for inmates to continue communicating with their families on the outside while ensuring the calls are properly monitored,” Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter said.
Chuck alum Zachary Levi has joined the cast of Psych: The Movie, USA Network’s two-hour holiday movie based on the hit series Psych.
Levi will play Thin White Duke, a ruthless, mysterious and dashing villain of the highest order.
The film, from Universal Cable Productions, hails from Psych creator Steve Frank and will feature the series’ core cast led by James Roday and Dulé Hill. It picks up three years after the series finale as the gang reunites after a mystery assailant targets one of their own. Psych aired from 2006-14. The movie is slated to air in December.
In addition to Roday and Hill, Levi joins cast including Timothy Omundson, Maggie Lawson, Corbin Bernsen and Kirsten Nelson.
Franks co-wrote the movie with Roday and will also direct the special. Psych: The Movie is executive produced by Franks, Roday and Hill, along with Chris Henze and Kelly Kulchak via Tagline Pictures. The special hails from Universal Cable Productions in association with Tagline.
Levi is repped by UTA.
Google parent company Alphabet reported a quarterly loss to set aside funds to pay taxes on repatriated profits, and named a new chairman to replace outgoing Eric Schmidt.
Alphabet reported a loss of $3 billion for the fourth quarter as it set aside $11 billion for taxes. An estimated $9.9 billion was for taxes on repatriated earnings.
The California tech giant said revenues in the last three months of 2017 rose 24 percent from a year ago to $32.3 billion and cited "great growth" for the company.
The company used the earnings report to announce it had named board member and former Stanford University President John Hennessy as chairman, replacing Schmidt, who announced his departure in December.
Hennessy has been a board member since 2004 and lead independent director since April 2007. The Google segment accounted for $31.9 billion in revenue and delivered an operating profit of $8.8 billion.
April 6 Barrick Gold Corp:
* Barrick announces strategic cooperation agreement with Shandong Gold
* Deal for $960 million
* It has entered into a strategic cooperation agreement with Shandong Gold Group Co., Ltd.
* Barrick and Shandong will form a working group to explore joint development of Pascua-Lama deposit
* Both companies will evaluate additional investment opportunities on El Indio gold belt on border of Argentina and Chile
* Barrick Gold Corp - Proceeds from transaction will be used to reduce debt and for investments in our business to grow free cash flow per share
* Shandong Gold Mining will acquire 50 percent of Barrick's Veladero mine in San Juan Province, Argentina
* Shandong has financing commitments in place for full value of transaction
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It's a complicated issue, and I can see the many different sides. Which issue, you ask? Well, every issue that we have unsolved these days. But we'll never get to solve our issues if we don't start the talking with that first sentence. And mean it.
Because when we start by trying to understand what the other person is saying instead of trying to win a debate, something magic happens - it usually turns out that we actually agree on most parts of the issue. Really.
Take this anthem business. No one even knows what the goal is anymore because so many layers have been added to confuse the whole thing, and, frankly, some people benefit from keeping arguments going.
I bet we all agree on caring about our neighbors, needing safety services to keep us safe, and wanting to end all violence. Right? Hey, that sounds like we agree. Now the real conversation can start about how to make that happen.
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LONDON (Reuters) - Chinese businessman Jisheng Gao has completed a takeover of Southampton, club owner Katharina Liebherr said in a letter to fans on Monday.
"Following extensive and fruitful work, we are entering into a partnership with the Gao family and I am excited about what we will achieve together," Liebherr said.
Although no details of the deal were released, local media reported that Gao had purchased an 80 per cent stake for around 120 million pounds ($155.60 million).
Liebherr said she had built up a close relationship with Gao's daughter Nelly Gao, who local media said would join the board.
The Premier League approved the takeover by Gao's company in June, and the deal takes to 28 the number of European clubs now under Chinese ownership.
Seven of those are British: West Bromwich Albion, Birmingham City, Aston Villa, Wolves, Reading and Northampton are the others, with Manchester City also 13 per cent owned by Chinese.
(Reporting by Neil Robinson; Editing by Gareth Jones)
Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James and Richard Jefferson celebrate after James makes a basket in the second half in Game 1 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Indiana Pacers, Saturday, April 15, 2017, in Cleveland. The Cavaliers won 109-108.
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McDermott (MDR +2.4% ) maintains a solid gain after reporting Q1 earnings that more than doubled its year-ago profit and beat analyst expectations, and revenues rose 17% Y/Y to $608M.
MDR forecasts FY 2018 EPS of $0.42-$0.52 vs. $0.50 analyst consensus estimate on revenues of $3.1B-$3.3B, in-line with $3.15B consensus.
MDR says its backlog at the end of Q1 was $3.4B vs. $3.9B at the end of Q4 2017, with Q1 order intake totaling $321M and resulting in a book-to-bill ratio of 0.5x.
At the end of Q1, bids and change orders outstanding and identified target projects totaled a respective $7.5B and $14.1B, in the revenue opportunity pipeline that MDR expects will be awarded in the market through June 30, 2019.
Separately, MDR's $2.26B term loan to finance its planned acquisition of CB&I fell in the secondary loan market after yesterday's unsolicited bid from Subsea 7 threatened to break up MDR’s agreed takeover offer for CB&I.
Road work
The following is a listing of general highway maintenance and construction work in Daviess County planned for the week of April 17 – 23 from the Missouri Department of Transportation: I-35 – At the Grand River and Grand River Overflow bridges for sweeping and flushing, April 17 – 20; and Route N – One-quarter mile west of I-35 for drainage work, April 20 – 21.
In addition to the work
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Career Night For Centerville’s Brown
James Brown scores 25 Monday night
by Mark Ovenden
Monday night in Centerville proved to be a memorable night for all involved when the Tornadoes hosted top-ranked BW/Emery in boys basketball. The Huskies won the game 80-45 to remain the state’s only unbeaten team in all 3 classes. But the highlight of the night came from a player on the home team. Special needs student James Brown got the start and nailed a 3-pointer right after the opening tip. To say that he was on fire from down town would be an understatement, scoring 18 in the first half and 25 points for the game. It was a night to remember for all involved both players, coaches and fans in Centerville.
CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – Library supporters from Hampden and Hampshire counties attended the annual legislative breakfast in Chicopee on Friday.
State Senators Jim Welch and Eric Lesser attended the breakfast at the Chicopee Comprehensive High School library.
One of the topics discussed at the breakfast was funding for local libraries.
Senator Welch told 22News why we need to maintain our libraries.
“Libraries are so important to our communities,” Sen. Welch said. “Not only libraries like this that are in some of our great high schools all across the region, but all our community libraries that do such great work and provide such great information for all of our citizens here in the Commonwealth and especially right here in western Massachusetts.”
Local representatives also talked about the impact the state budget will have on public schools and academics.
Three people were arrested by the gardai over the Easter weekend in Naas.
In all the Naas gardai dealt with five public order offences, a figures described by a Garda spokesman as relatively low.
The gardai are also investigating an allegation of assault in Pacelli Road.
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On May 12, 2017 EfTEN Real Estate Fund III AS acquired a development project “Laagri Selver Shopping Centre” at Pärnu mnt 554, Tallinn, Estonia, through the purchase of the 100% shares in Projekt 554 OÜ. The construction company of the Shopping Centre – AS Oma Ehitaja – has completed construction works of the building and main parking lot. The permit for use is issued on 07.12.2017. The total cost of the construction works amount to 4.3 million euros + VAT.
The Shopping Centre is 100% covered by lease agreements, and all leased premises have been transferred to the tenants. The anchor tenant is AS Selver, whose premises with total surface area of 2,626 m². The Shopping Centre will be opened on 14.12.2017, from which date the Project 554 OÜ will receive rental income.
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Just how healthy is the city you live in? Financial site WalletHub has ranked the 150 biggest cities in the nation based on choices for health care, food, fitness and green space. Only two cities in Illinois made the list; Chicago and Aurora. Chicago ranked 79th while Aurora was 92nd. The study deemed San Francisco to be the healthiest city in America, while Detroit came in as the least healthy.
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Saudi Arabia says it will allow movie theaters to open in the conservative kingdom next year, for the first time in more than 35 years. It's the latest move as part of the young crown prince's efforts to socially reform the country.
The kingdom says a resolution was passed on Monday paving way for licenses to be granted to commercial movie theaters. Movie theaters were shut down in the 1980's during a wave of ultraconservatism in the country.
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has pushed for greater social openings, including lifting a ban on women driving next year and bringing back concerts and other forms of entertainment to satiate the desires of the country's majority young population.
The government says the first cinemas are expected to open in March 2018.
JAMESVILLE, NY - Several years ago, the town of DeWitt approved plans for the former O'Shea's Tavern in Jamesville to be renovated and turned into a boutique hotel.
The Hamlet Hotel, as it was called, was part of a plan by a group of partners- including Steve Hadley and Jackie Place to revitalize Jamesville. Conversion of the old O'Sheas was one piece - the Glen Loch also was to be turned into a restaurant/entertainment venue. Those plans fell through as a lawsuit was filed.
Now Hadley appears to be moving forward on plans to start work on the old tavern, said Samuel Gordon, director of planning and development for the town of DeWitt. The former tavern is at 6528 E. Seneca Turnpike.
Hadley's representatives appeared before planners, but rather than convert the dilapidated building into a hotel, the proposal calls for turning it into office space or "white space," Gordon said. That means it's unclear what the building would be used for.
Hadley could not be reached for comment.
"Yeah, I think Jawun Evans is an NBA player," said Biles. "He's really good in pick-and-rolls, almost like a savant in his feel for it.
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LONDON (Reuters) - Crude oil running through the UK’s Forties pipeline were still flowing at restricted rates on Monday, following a leak detected last week, a source with knowledge of the matter said.
Operator Ineos was not available for immediate comment.
Flows were reduced last week after an issue at the Kinneil gas processing plant and after a minor leak on the pipeline.
The pipeline’s average daily throughput is around 450,000 barrels of oil. The size of the reduction was not immediately clear, although trading sources said last week loading of Forties crude had not been affected.
Forties is the largest of the five North Sea crude streams used to set the dated Brent benchmark.
ZURICH Credit Suisse (CSGN.S) shareholders on Friday narrowly approved the Swiss bank's 2016 compensation report in a non-binding vote at its annual shareholder meeting, with 40 percent of the vote opposing the pay policy.
"It is my job to prevent such a low vote in future," Chairman Urs Rohner said after the vote.
At last year's AGM, 17.9 percent of the vote had opposed the compensation report. Senior management at Credit Suisse, Switzerland's second-biggest bank, volunteered to take a 40 percent cut in their bonuses amid unrest over the pay packets on the back of 5.65 billion francs (4.45 billion pounds) in losses since 2015. The board of directors also offered to freeze their pay.
(Reporting by Joshua Franklin and Oliver Hirt; editing by Brenna Hughes Neghaiwi)
French President, Emmanuel Macron has ulfilled his promise to visit the new Afrikan Shrine in Lagos.
Last night, the 40-year-old French leader was received by late Fela Anikulapo Kuti’s first son, Femi Kuti in company of Lagos State governor, Akinwunmi Ambode.
In the words of the French President, ‘I mean Fela, Femi, Seun Kuti are obviously very famous in France and Europe, I mean they are big successes but the Shrine is a cultural hub, an iconic hub and it is very important for me first on a personal level, and that is why I want 2 say with a lot of humility that I recognize the importance of this place, I recognize the place of culture in this current environment.”
Very touched, congratulations to this young boy! pic.twitter.com/hQd3ylxGnV — Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) July 3, 2018
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Cuttack: There was a major fire breakout at the branch of State Bank Of India situated in Buxibazaar, Cuttack on Tuesday afternoon.
As per sources, at around 4:30 pm in the afternoon, the whole office was gutted down. Fire gulped the furniture and the documents, computer in the office though there was no casualty reported.
The bank being situated at the core place of the city, the incident led to huge traffic congestion in the area. With the outcome of the incident, ten number of air conditioners, 12 computers and other valuables worth Rs 30 lakh was burnt.
The reason of the fire is still yet to be ascertained but sources say that it may be due to electrical short circuit.
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Rainfall Tuesday was mainly light and pesky. The total precipitation of .07″ through 5 pm brings the monthly total to 5.41″. That is just shy of the 10th wettest April on record. April 2018 is the wettest, coolest and snowiest in years!
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This is the coldest April in 35 years and drives the chilly spring that now ranks 16th coldest on record. Ready for a change?
We will go from 50s to 60s to 70s to 80s in the next week! Strong warming underway as we near the start of May.
A wind shifting cold front will pass Friday evening delivering a chunk of cool high pressure for the weekend. The final weekend of April will be stunning. Chilly mornings, with patchy frost possible to milder – mid 60-degree days before the real warm up gets underway.
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My life changed when I stopped thinking about the things that made me different as something that would hold me back and started thinking of them as the things that would be my salvation.
A season that started with Duke ranked No. 1 reached an unexpected level of turmoil on Monday when the team announced that Mike Krzyzewski, men’s college basketball’s all-time winningest coach, will be sidelined after he undergoes back surgery on Friday.
Krzyzewski is expected to recover in “up to four weeks,” according to the school, which puts the 69-year-old coach on track to return before the stretch run of the basketball...
CORRECTS TO MEEK MILL NOT MEEK MILLS Rapper Meek Mill, left, comes out to ring a Liberty Bell replica with actor Kevin Hart, right, before the first half in Game 5 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series between the Miami Heat and the Philadelphia 76ers, Tuesday, April 24, 2018, in Philadelphia. Chris Szagola AP Photo
The band director at Hillcrest Middle School in Tuscaloosa is accused of having a sexual relationship with a student.
Christopher Albert Knight, 28, of Tuscaloosa is charged with school employee engaging in a sex act or deviant sexual intercourse with a student under the age of 19, according to Tuscaloosa police. He was placed in the county jail on $5,000 bond.
Tuscaloosa police received a report on Sept. 23 of a county school employee having sexual contact with a student. The sexual contact reportedly occurred in the city limits of Tuscaloosa.
Juvenile investigators with the Tuscaloosa Police Department looked into the allegations and found probable cause to arrest Knight.
Tuscaloosa County Schools declined to provide a statement or comment on Knight's employment status following his arrest.
Updated at 2:05 p.m. to correct the school where Knight serves as band director.
Social media is exposing people who attended the protests in Charlottesville over the weekend.
The photos shows three white men beating a black man in a parking garage following the clash between attendees of a white nationalist rally and counter-protesters.
According to The Cincinnati Enquirer, The Mason Police department has been receiving numerous calls from people ID’ing the man in the helmet as a former Mason student.
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Kevin-Prince Boateng's acrobatic finish for Las Palmas has been ranked among the best goals of 2016.
The suspended Ghana international scored a classy finish against Villarreal at the El Madrigal and the strike has prevailed among the best in the calendar year.
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NEW YORK (AP) - Shares of Netflix are streaming to new highs a day after the company announced its first true price hike in years.
That's a far different result compared with 2011 when Netflix separated its streaming and DVD-by-mail service and raised prices.
About 600,000 customers fled and its stock price plummeted by 80 percent.
But Netflix, based in Los Gatos, California, is a different animal today. The production powerhouse landed more Emmy nominations this year than any TV network other than HBO.
Some of that price hike, $1 per month for the company's most popular plan, will likely be plowed into the race to produce more blockbuster shows like "Stranger Things."
Netflix is up against HBO and Amazon, which has its own ambitions for great television.
Shares of Netflix hit $198.92 Friday.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — A Denver non-profit has offered a challenge grant with the Police Foundation of Colorado Springs.
The Anschutz Foundation in Denver has committed to a $100,000 challenge grant to the PFCS, saying they will donate $100,000 when PFCS reaches a similar goal.
The challenge grant was announced recently as PFCS continues efforts to raise money to buy more tactical vest packages for every CSPD officer.
So far, PFCS has raised more than $88,000, according to Kyle Hybl, the Foundation’s board chairman.
Right now more than 300 CSPD officers have received a tactical vest package.
PFCS, in conjunction with local nonprofit and equipment provider Shield 616, hopes to outfit more than 375 additional officers with the equipment.
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LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp says Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain likely sustained a "really bad" injury in the 5-2 win over Roma in Champions League on Tuesday, potentially jeopardizing his chances of playing in the World Cup for England.
The midfielder came off on a stretcher in the 18th minute at Anfield after injuring his right leg in a tackle on Aleksandar Kolarov.
Klopp says it was "probably a really bad injury. That is bad news for us. The squad doesn't get bigger at the moment so we need to be creative in the next few games."
Liverpool is also currently without midfielders Emre Can and Adam Lallana.
Oxlade-Chamberlain has become an established member of England coach Gareth Southgate's squad after settling well at Liverpool following his move from Arsenal at the end of last year's summer transfer window.
In a matchup of two red-hot girls’ soccer teams, it was Wichita Northwest who got the big-time road win 2-1 over Maize.
All of the scoring took place in the first half, and despite the Eagles having the advantage in shots, the Grizzlies were able to hold off the home team in the second half. Nia Baker had several great saves for Northwest, who has now won five straight games.
By William J. Kinsella, Professor, Department of Communication, North Carolina State University. Highly radioactive used nuclear fuel stored underwater at Unit 2, Brunswick Nuclear Power Plant, Southport, North Carolina. NRC/Flickr, CC BY The Trump administration and congressional Republicans have undertaken a wide-ranging effort to shrink the federal government’s regulatory footprint. Much attention has focused on high-profile…
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Criccieth is one of many centres that has been developed to be utilised by Age Cymru to provide a number of activities. However, if you don't fancy doing an awful lot then please feel free to drop in for a cuppa and a chat. Activities include (to name a few): Tai Chi, indoor bowls, bingo, yoga, crafts, cooking, local history, computer training, open days and much more. Activities are developed within the centre depending on the need and availability of mentors / tutors. Each centre is different and unique to the needs of the members.
Love and basketball was in the air with a trio of NBA games on Valentine’s Day. While it doesn’t appear that any specific V-day models were made for the occasion, the night did feature several dope red sneakers along with a few other notables.
We lead off with LeBron James who broke out a new colorway of his Nike LeBron 14. This golden-yellow number paired nicely with the team’s alternate road uniforms. Kyrie Irving was spotted in warmups with a white based Nike Kyrie 3 with the shoe’s normally textured upper and Swoosh popped in red before taking the floor in a white/gold number.
Jimmy Butler donned a white/red toe Air Jordan XXXI against the Raptors while teammate Taj Gibson had arguably the night’s best red sneaker as he rocked the adidas D Lillard 2 done in several red tones. DeMar DeRozan brought out his previously seen – but still very dope – Nike Kobe A.D. also in red.
Peep the rest of NBA Valentine’s Day night in sneakers in our latest recap.
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A look inside the new USM Marine Research Center, a facility university officials believe will attract students from around the nation.
Government now behaving like bullies against students and LUNCH VENDORS
Nassau – Lunch vendors at canteen locations around the country are screaming for help and want to know why they are not being paid.
Bahamas Press is learning government’s cheques to vendors have stalled for more than two months now. And no notice to vendors has come from the Government on when they will be paid. THIS IS CRIMINAL!
One vendor told BP, “I am unable to buy the necessary fruits and items from supplies to produce lunch for the children. We have a contract, which is not being followed. The government is breaking its own rules! It is like they want us to pack up and leave, too. Well, I have been a Vendor for over 12 years and I would be a fool to let them take away my livelihood. They are behaving like bullies and criminals who want to take lunch from the children and the vendor!”
Folks, this wicked, uncaring CRIMINAL MINNIS-LED Regime gats to GO! We guess Jeffery Lloyd is happy to hear about this, too.
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Paul Pogba and Jose Mourinho were involved in a heated touchline discussion during the midweek defeat against Tottenham (Picture: Getty)
Jose Mourinho has made four changes to his team following the midweek defeat against Tottenham for the visit of Huddersfield to Old Trafford, including dropping Paul Pogba.
The France international was hauled off at Wembley shortly after he was involved in a heated touchline discussion with his manager.
Pogba’s international teammate Anthony Martial has also paid the price for a disappointing display against Mauricio Pochettino‘s side and was also named among the substitutes.
Phil Jones, who scored the embarrassing own goal which compounded United’s misery in midweek, meanwhile, misses out through illness.
There is no place in the matchday squad for Ander Herrera, but Juan Mata, Luke Shaw and Marcos Rojo earn recalls to the starting line-up, while youngster Scott McTominay earns only his second Premier League start of the season.
Williamson County Schools and the Franklin Special Schools District have announced plans for the annual World of Possibilities Career Exploration Day.
For 16 years, the fair had offered a extensive look at Williamson County and Franklin jobs to the area’s eighth graders.
This year’s event is slated for Nov. 9 at the Williamson County Agriculture Expo Park. The event will run from 8:30-2 p.m. and is open to students of WCS, FSSD and home school in the area.
To see a list of businesses or for information on registering your business, visit this website.
Officials say a fire destroyed a research building at Virginia Tech.
Media outlets report it happened at the Prices Fork Research Station on Sunday night.
Bob Schubert, the College of Architecture and Urban Studies’ associate dean for research, says the building housed a variety of projects, including FutureHAUS, a home that contained smart technologic features. He described the loss as “devastating,” saying it was a valuable site for research and many tools were kept there.
School officials estimate the building and lost equipment were worth $800,000 to $1.3 million.
Blacksburg Fire Department Chief Bobby Carner says firefighters faced high winds as they tried to contain the fire. He says no one was inside at the time.
Carner says the cause is under investigation, but appears accidental so far.
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On Sunday, Braves catcher Flowers left the game with a hamstring injury. But despite a little hammy issue, if Flowers continues on this trajectory, well, he could have another 2016.
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Bruce Springsteen, who recently released his memoir Born to Run, guests on the latest episode of Marc Maron’s podcast “WTF.” Maron, who, like the Boss, was born in New Jersey, delves deep into Springsteen’s childhood and his relationship with his father. They reflect on how mental illness affected Springsteen and his dad’s bond, and how, unlike his father, Springsteen found a life “project” that steered him ahead. He also discusses the impasse in his life that led to the creation of Nebraska, as well as his fear and anxiety at the election of an “unamerican” president in Donald Trump. Listen or download it here.
Previous guests on “WTF” include Kamasi Washington, Joanna Newsom, Yo La Tengo, Steve Albini, David Byrne, the Thermals’ Hutch Harris (who discussed Springsteen), and more.
Read “The Essential Recordings From Bruce Springsteen’s Live Archive” on the Pitch.
Randy Moss made quite the scene over his career with the Minnesota Vikings, from crowd-pleasing feats and game-changing ability on the field to that notorious tendency to mouth off afterward.
During what he believed to be a routine visit to Vikings headquarters to discuss some business for Super Bowl week, Moss was back in the spotlight again.
This time, he found himself there unwittingly. Team president Mark Wilf informed him that he and Ahmad Rashad, another former Vikings wide receiver, were picked as the 22nd and 23rd additions to the franchise’s Ring of Honor.
Moss will be inducted Sept. 11 during Minnesota’s season opener, a Monday night game that Moss would already be at for his duty as an ESPN analyst.
Monroe County’s Bernstein Park (seen before renovations started in 2016) remains closed after suffering damage from Hurricane Irma. Cammy Clark Monroe County
A crane collapsed across at least two homes in a Florida neighborhood Wednesday. Aerial footage shows the boom laying on top of at least one roof causing damage.
CBS Miami reports that it happened in the Lauderhill area around 3:30 p.m. local time — northwest of Fort Lauderdale. The crane was there for a power pole installation by Florida Power & Light.
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A fire official told CBS Miami that there were two confirmed injuries, but there were no details if anyone was rushed to a hospital.
Lauderhill Fire Rescue spokeswoman Jerry Gonzalez tells The Associated Press there are no fatalities and that she wasn’t aware of the severity of the injuries.
First responders are checking the area for more damage or any additional injuries.
There was no immediate word on the cause of the accident.
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As long as the money is reinvested in the team, it's no big deal. He was never gong to play fo Leeds the same way he has been doing for Cas because we don't ask our fullback to play that way. Good luck to him, it was time to move on, I'm looking forward to who we spend the money on...
Charlottesville Mayor Michael Signer discusses this weekend’s white nationalist rally, why he says the city values diversity and tolerance and why he says the city is committed to progress.
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Katriona Gilmore & Jamie Roberts are playing live at Farnsfield Acoustic this weekend.
Nominated three times at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, this acclaimed duo are making their first visit to Farnsfield.
The pair are renowned for their striking song-writing, musicianship and their trademark harmonies.
They are at Farnsfield Village Hall on Saturday, April 22.
Ticket details are available on 01623 794700, 01623 870668 or www.farnsfieldacoustic.com
Thirty-eight-year-old Sherwin Hermanstein of Canvas City, Wismar Linden is the country’s latest road fatality.
According to police, the accident occurred around 10.p.m on Wednesday night (June 13) on Half Mile Public Road, Wismar, Linden.
The investigation revealed that motorcar PSS 5865 driven by an Industrial Area, McKenzie resident was proceeding along the road, allegedly at a fast rate, when it collided with Hermanstein as he was attempting to cross the road.
As a result of the impact, Hermanstein was flung onto the road surface. He was picked up and rushed to the Linden Hospital Complex by the said driver in an unconscious state, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
The body is presently at the said Hospital’s Mortuary awaiting a post-mortem examination scheduled for Friday .
The driver, who was tested and found to be above the legal blood alcohol limit, is in custody assisting with the investigation.
Jay went 3-for-5 with a double, a triple, an RBI and three runs during Monday's win over Cincinnati.
Jay missed the cycle by a home run, and he actually had two at-bats to attempt to leave the yard. However, considering he has just two homers on the campaign, it was a tough ask for the outfielder. Still, Monday's big showing continued an excellent stretch for Jay, as he entered the contest with a .305 batting average and .414 on-base percentage over his previous 18 games. He's been playing consistently and has batted first in each of his past eight starts. Jay's fantasy value is on the rise.
SRIKAKULAM: Enraged over the consecutive road accidents at Suvani Junction on the Odisha-Andhra border in the last two days, people on Tuesday morning staged a protest on the National Highway. Traffic came to a standstill over a stretch of 2 km between Ichchapuram of Andhra Pradesh and Girisola of Odisha.
Agitators raised slogans, demanding a flyover bridge on the NH passing through the village.
As per sources, two persons died in the last two days where the village is on the borders of the two states. Odisha villagers staged a stir on the NH.
China lashed out on Wednesday at renewed threats from the White House on trade, warning that it was ready to fight back if Washington was looking for a trade war, days ahead of a planned visit by U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross.
In an unexpected change in tone, the United States said on Tuesday that it still held the threat of imposing tariffs on $50 billion of imports from China unless it addressed the issue of theft of American intellectual property.
Washington also said it will press ahead with restrictions on investment by Chinese companies in the United States as well as export controls for goods exported to China.
Its tougher stance comes as President Donald Trump prepares for a June 12 summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, whose key diplomatic backer is China, and as Washington steps up efforts to counter what it sees as Beijing’s efforts to limit freedom of navigation in the South China Sea.
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Nissan is recalling more than 54,000 cars because the airbags can deploy unexpectedly when the door is slammed.
The recall involves the 2012 Nissan Versa. The problem may be caused by the degradation of the side impact sensor connector pins.
If you own one, contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
ATLANTA (AP) — An Atlanta attorney who was convicted of murder for fatally shooting his business executive wife is to be sentenced next month.
Claud “Tex” McIver is set for sentencing May 23. A jury on Monday convicted McIver of felony murder, which carries a mandatory life sentence. It is up to the judge to decide whether McIver will have the possibility of parole.
The jury also convicted the 75-year-old McIver of aggravated assault, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony and influencing a witness.
McIver attorney Bruce Harvey called the verdict the “triumph of emotion and speculation over reason and fact.”
McIver was riding in a rear seat of an SUV on Sept. 25, 2016, when a gun he was holding fired and the bullet hit his wife, Diane.
For the seventh year in a row, the Borderline Festival at the Onassis Cultural Center will be pushing the limits of sound, focusing this year on musical experimentation and electronic sound. The event features guest artists from around the world, who will lead the audience through the sometimes fuzzy line separating silence from noise, composition from improvisation and meditation from dance. Performances will take place both at the Onassis Cultural Center and in various other locations in Athens. Admission costs up to 10 euros per person, though some of the events are free of charge. For information on the festival schedule and ticket prices, visit www.sgt.gr
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) - Authorities say a 32-year-old miner has been killed at a mine in southern West Virginia.
The Office of Miners' Health, Safety and Training says the incident occurred shortly before 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Rockwell Mining LLC Gateway Eagle Mine.
Authorities identified the miner as Rodney S. Osborne of Artie, West Virginia.
He was operating a continuous miner, a machine with a rotating steel drum and conveyor system, to extract coal.
The state office says its inspectors are investigating. The mine in Boone County was idle Wednesday.
The underground mining complex produces metallurgical coal and is owned by Blackhawk Mining based in Lexington, Kentucky. The company says it's cooperating fully with state and federal investigators.
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Russell Westbrook has been fined $10,000 and assessed a postgame technical foul for initiating a confrontation with Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert on Monday.
The league made the announcement Tuesday.
The Oklahoma City Thunder guard came onto the court as a substitution following a stoppage with 7:55 remaining in the fourth quarter of a 113-96 Game 4 loss to the Jazz. He intervened in an incident between Gobert and Oklahoma City backup point guard Raymond Felton.
Westbrook committed four fouls in the first half and finished with five. He had 23 points and 14 rebounds, but had just three assists and made 7 of 18 shots.
The Thunder trail the Jazz 3-1 and host Utah on Wednesday in an elimination game.
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A man arrested in connection with a firearms incident in Mansfield remains in police custody as inquiries continue.
Officers called to reports of a disturbance in Gladstone Street on Wednesday, September 27, at about 12.40am, found “evidence of a firearm discharge”.
A woman also needed hospital treatment for injuries, although they are not thought to be serious.
The 21-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm on Sunday, October 1, and a police spokeswoman said today he remained in custody as inquiries into the incident continued.
* This story has been updated due to revised information being supplied by Nottinghamshire Police.
County commission removes manager's contract from agenda LAS CRUCES - DoA a Ana County Commissioners voted to remove discussion of the county manager's contract from Tuesday's agenda. Check out this story on lcsun-news.com: http://lcsun.co/2lgciqo LAS CRUCES - DoA a Ana County Commissioners voted to remove discussion of the county manager's contract from Tuesday's agenda.
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COLUMBUS, Ga. — The Columbus Blue Devils boys soccer team is #7 in the state in class 4A. And they are tied for first in region 1 with Shaw and Northside.
A year ago, the Blue Devils only lost four games all season, but bowed out in the first round of the playoffs against Stars Mill. This year’s team won their rematch with Stars Mill and team captain AJ Yerkes says this year’s seniors are determined to make a deep run in the playoffs.
“Our seniors are getting really intense. we just played our previous game against east coweta and we won 3-0. and we lost to them last year so it’s getting ramped up. we’re getting ready for the postseason. it’s a different mood around the team with the seniors,” says Yerkes.
Columbus will be at Brookstone on 4/18 and have senior night on 4/20 at home to wrap up their regular season.
President of the Joint Health Sector Unions, Biobelemoye Josiah, has described his association’s meeting with Senate President Bukola Saraki as “promising.”
Biobelemoye spoke with newsmen after the meeting on Wednesday.
The health workers have been on strike for 43 days.
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"Revolutionary" history
Have you heard that Boston and Philadelphia played major roles in the American Revolution? Don't worry, they'll tell you. From the Boston Tea Party to the signing of the Declaration of Independence, there's a ton of American history in the two cities.
That was really exciting. About 250 years ago.
If your greatest cultural contribution coming before electricity was invented, chances are its time to stop living in the past. New York City was once the U.S. capitol, and guess how much we talk about that? Never. Boston and Philly are essentially your friends that peaked in high school and still brag to you about the glory days once everyone else has moved on into adult life. Stop living in the past, folks.
Side note: Ben Franklin didn't even want the Bald eagle to be our country's national bird. He wanted it to be the turkey. The beautiful, majestic turkey. Ben Franklin must have been PSYCHED on Thanksgiving.
Contrary to popular belief not all music released in summer needs to be something for the dancefloor.
In fact, summer is the season when strangers most regularly meet in darkened rooms and try to "get to know each other".
This ritual needs a soundtrack and Daniel Caesar's debut album, Freudian, is perfect for such occasions.
Both delicate and voluptuous, Freudian moves through the complexities of love, like warm body chocolate running down the side of a breast.
The first track, Get You featuring Kali Uchis, is reminiscent of a style of R&B that eschews electronic and rock influences in favour of something more sensuous - and that theme continues throughout.
Although less raw than Moses Sumney's Aromantisicm or Sampha's Process, Freudian is nonetheless brimming with emotional conflict, unrequited love, lust and variations on "baby, please don't leave me".
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Thanks for a great 2017 Mummers Parade, Uptown String Band! Please enjoy these photos and videos from this year's parade and our archive of your past performances. Mr. Future!
As Madhya Pradesh continues to grapple with Mandsaur and Satna rape cases, another case has surfaced in Sagar district.This time, a 14-year-old girl was abducted and raped by four men from near her school in village Kachhiyajaitpur on Wednesday morning, the police said. The three of the four accused are minors, the police added.The four men, aided by a woman, dumped the girl back near the school. A passer-by then spotted her and informed the family which had been looking for their daughter since morning.The girl was rushed to a hospital and her statement was recorded by the police. Her condition was stated to be stable.The five accused, including the woman who is also the mother of one of the accused, were arrested later.The girl’s family alleged delay in police action and the treatment at hospital. The police denied the allegations. “As we got the information from the family, we nabbed the accused by noon,” said Satyendra Shukla, Superintend of Police, Sagar.
U.S. Naval Officer Lemar Burton is arrested with 5 kilos of cocaine through the Bogota airport; now he must survive one of Colombia's most brutal prisons.
A man was shot dead in Pleasantville, the second fatal shooting reported in a week in the municipality just outside of Atlantic City, authorities said.
The Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said on Facebook Friday the agency was investigating the death of a man who was found shot on Stenton Avenue.
The man was not identified and no additional details were released.
Last Thursday, 33-year-old Tywan Bailey, of Atlantic City, was struck by gunfire multiple times in the area of Lafayette Avenue around 2 a.m., the prosecutor's office said.
No arrests have been made in either shooting and authorities continue to investigate both cases.
Anyone with information can call the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office at 609-909-7800 or Pleasantville police at 609-641-3100. Tipsters can also call Crime Stoppers at 609-652-1234 or visit the Crime Stoppers website.
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The holidays bring a lot of cooking and a lot of eating, but safely preparing food is also important.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, there are a number of steps to follow to make sure food is prepared safely.
Some of the key points were clean, separate, cook to the right temperature, and chill properly.
For videos and more tips on how to prep your holiday meal click here.
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Saint Lucia’s indigenous 1st national bank has introduced its new managing director to the country.
Johnathan Johnannes officially took up the position at the helm of the financial institution on June 1st, 2017. It was left vacant following the death of Andy Delmar.
The new MD has pledged to build on the home-grown bank’s sterling foundation.
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Alex takes the Tap Takeover Podcast on a little beercation to Decorah, IA for the release of the Morning Delight breakfast stout at Toppling Goliath Brewery.
Fortunately, both owner Clark Lewey and brewmaster Mike Saboe were able to spare some precious time on a busy day for an amazing interview!
Where did the names Toppling Goliath and Pseudo-Sue originate? Does the building of a new brewing facility mean an expansion in distribution? Will the SR-71 ever be brewed again?
We’ve got the answers on this very special bonus episode! Cheers!
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Luxury-minded car buyers know exactly what they want. Sometimes, though, they're not sure exactly what car fits the bill. We're here to help. Autoblog's Car Finder uses powerful filters to narrow down what can be an overwhelming amount of choices. Selecting the "Luxury" filter eliminates anything that doesn't meet our standards of comfort and refinement. But the real beauty of the Car Finder is that you can plug in as many additional criteria as you need.The list is easy to pare down by using price, vehicle size, vehicle style or type, and transmission filters. Plug in as many filters as you want to narrow down the list even further. If you don't get any results, try taking a filter off. You may have accidentally selected a combination of attributes that doesn't match any car on sale.Good luck, and we hope you find the perfect car to satisfy your luxury lifestyle.
Bossier Parish deputies are investigating a report of a woman with a gunshot wound and searching for a man they believe may have information about the incident.
Deputies say they got a report of an accidental shooting in the 100 block of Vos Road in the Benton area Monday morning.
Now, deputies are searching for a man who lived with the woman. His relationship with the woman is unknown at this time.
It is unclear what, if any, involvement the man had in the incident.
This is a developing story. KSLA News 12 has a crew en route and will update the story as more details become available.
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I had a great experience the NXT live events for the first time at this weekend.
I felt your kindness.
I'm really appreciate to you!😊🍀 pic.twitter.com/IvyADmUh9D — Kairi Sane⚓️ (@KairiSaneWWE) August 13, 2017
Big News on a Crazy Brock Lesnar Feud, "Broken" Hardy Plans for WWE RAW Revealed, Vince McMahon Upset with WWE Newcomer, New GIFs & Galleries, More
- WWE posted this video of Braun Strowman sending a warning to Samoa Joe, Roman Reigns and WWE Universal Champion Brock Lesnar ahead of their Fatal 4 Way match at WWE SummerSlam on Sunday:- As noted, Mae Young Classic competitor Kairi Sane worked her first WWE NXT live events at shows this past weekend in Florida. She tweeted the following on making her yellow brand arrival:- Below is video of Cathy Kelly announcing John Cena vs. WWE Champion Jinder Mahal in a non-title match for this week's WWE SmackDown:Follow Marc on Twitter at @this_is_marc . Send any news, tips or corrections to us by clicking here
Rev. Howard Coop, 89, Lancaster, Kentucky and a native of Cumberland County, passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at his home. He served 42 years as a pastor of small, medium, and large membership churches and was an author of many inspirational books.
He is survived by several nieces and nephews, special great-nephew, Ron Moberly and special friend, Laura Davis Rhinehart.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at Spurlin Funeral Home with Dr. Mike Powers, Rev. Jim Nichols, Rev. Jim Stegall, and Rev. Eric Hughes officiating.
Norris-New Funeral Home was in charge of local arrangement.
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There was another lovely bluegrass wedding this past weekend in western Massachusetts when one of Boston’s bluegrass power couples, Laura Orshaw and Tony Watt, were married. Tony teaches guitar, mandolin, and jam classes in Cambridge, and Laura plays fiddle for every band in town, it seems.
The two were wed on Saturday, June 10 in Greenfield, MA, though they turned it into a weekend long, festival-style camp out with all their musician friends jamming both Friday and Saturday nights. Following the ceremony, the Caleb Klauder Country Band from Portland, OR played dance music for the bridge and groom, and their guests.
During the ceremony, Laura and Tony performed a duet version of Shawn Camp and Guy Clark’s Magnolia Wind as part of their vows.
Their friend, reso-guitarist Adam Frehm of Love Buzz Photo & Cinema provided these photos.
The couple will reside in Cambridge.
Congratulations Laura and Tony!
ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY, Va. (WAVY) — Authorities are responding to an industrial accident in Isle of Wight County with at least one fatality reported.
Lt. Tommy Potter with the Isle of Wight Sheriff’s Office says the incident happened at Benn’s Grant Homes, a housing development near the intersection of Route 10 and Route 32.
The circumstances of the accident are unclear at this time. Stay with WAVY for updates to this breaking news story.
The self-proclaimed pop-punk band Diet Cig released their debut album, Swear I'm Good at This, on April 7. This album comes after the duo's five-song EP, Over Easy . Swear I'm Good at This celebrates the small things in life while providing listeners with catchy tunes and relatable lyrics.
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President Peter Mutharika has warned that he will not tolerate anyone engaging in corruption whether in government or not, pledging he will support the fight against corruption in its totality. Mutharika was speaking at police…
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In this video demo designer Leandro Trovati shows the creation process of a car render in Photoshop using a studio-like environment with two different area light sources.
Liverpool were leading by two goals at the half-time break thanks to Mohamed Salah’s brace before Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino (2) got in on the act.
However, Roma have a slither of hope ahead of the second leg thanks to Edin Dzeko and Diego Perotti’s late goals.
Monchi said: “I still have faith in my squad, albeit knowing it’ll be very, very difficult.
“Liverpool will know that Roma have already turned around a situation like this and will be ready for anything.
“I think we had a good attitude in the first 20 minutes, we did everything we had to do, but then we got a little frightened with the first Mane chance and dropped out of the game.
“If you do that against this Liverpool, you can’t get back into your stride.
The Manchester United squad are in high spirits prior to their Saint-Etienne tie
The 19-year-old forward could be in line for a rare start when Saint-Etienne visit Old Trafford, with manager Jose Mourinho keeping one eye on United's FA Cup clash with Blackburn Rovers on Sunday.
The Portuguese boss is without captain Wayne Rooney, Michael Carrick and Phil Jones for the first leg of the Europa League tie, but several big names were present and correct in training at Carrington on Wednesday morning.
Scroll through the gallery above to see the best pictures from Manchester United's latest training session.
The world is changing fast. More companies than ever are doing business in several countries, but they can’t do it without hiring globally-minded people who can speak at least one foreign language.
Therefore, learning a second language opens up a lot of career opportunities.
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Take a look at the five reasons why learning a new language is beneficial.
For much of the developing and rural world, reliable access to power and water is one of the largest challenges these communities face. Enter the Miller Brothers and their interBLOK PowerTower—a recycled shipping container that provides off-the-grid dependable water and power! This empowering and life-changing technology had us at RightThisMinute so impressed we knew had to talk with interBLOK's Miller Brothers ourselves! Catch every update of Alex and Graham's school bus roadtrip through Central America on Vimeo!
ISTANBUL (AP) – Turkish media reports say that authorities believe that the Islamic State group is behind the attack on a popular Istanbul nightclub during New Year’s celebrations.
Two Turkish newspapers are citing unnamed security officials as saying that authorities have determined that the gunman who killed 39 people comes from a Central Asian nation and is believed to be either from Uzbekistan or Kyrgyzstan.
Police had also established similarities with the high-casualty attack at Ataturk Airport in June and was investigating whether the same IS cell carried out both attacks.
The gunman, who is still at large, killed a policeman and another man outside the Reina club in the early hours of 2017 before firing at people partying inside.
Nearly two-thirds of the dead were foreigners, many from the Middle East.
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Adams County, Pa. (WHTM) – A construction project is expected to cause delays on Route 30 west all week in Adams County.
Crews will begin replacing drainage pipes on a four mile section west of Gettysburg between Seminary Ridge Avenue in Cumberland Township and Old Route 30 in Franklin Township.
Flaggers will be out during daylight hours to direct traffic.
Lanes will not be restricted during Friday rush hour.
The roadway will be repaired, milled, and resurfaced in the spring. The entire $2 million project should be complete by mid-June.
The Freshmen Class Student Government at Ridgefield High School will hold a fundraiser on Wednesday, December 13th. The event will take place at Planet Pizza all day. Simply mention the Student Government and a percentage of your money will go directly to RHS. Please come out and support the freshmen at RHS!
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UPDATE: Body Recovered, Two Others Still Missing In Square Lake
Wardens have found the body of one person and are continuing to search for two others who they believe are in the waters of Square Lake.
The two missing people are presumed to be dead.
Authorities say four people were in a motorboat that capsized yesterday afternoon in windy conditions.
The only one wearing a lifejacket was able to safely get to shore.
Wardens say the group clung to the watercraft until dark.
Square Lake is in Aroostook County, east of Eagle Lake.
– Above is the latest episode of WWE Pop Question with Daniel Bryan, WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels, Zack Ryder, WWE Champion Jinder Mahal, RAW Tag Team Champion Seth Rollins, Johnny Gargano, WWE NXT Champion Drew McIntyre and Heath Slater talking about their favorite Kane moments.
– WWE Network will premiere a new series titled “365” next month after the Survivor Series pay-per-view goes off the air, according to PWInsider. The concept is to review a year in the career of a WWE Superstar with a documentary-style presentation. The first episode will focus on Kevin Owens, reviewing his career from 2016 until now.
– SmackDown Tag Team Champion Xavier Woods tweeted the following to thank everyone for their help with the first-ever WWExIGN eSports Showdown in New York City last night, which he called a huge success:
FRANKFORT, Ky. After more than an hour of debate on the Kentucky House floor, lawmakers voted in favor of House Bill 14, the so-called "Blue Lives Matter" bill.
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Australia’s next generation of Hockey talent will be on show when the 2018 Under-21 Women’s and Men’s Australian Championships commence in Sydney, New South Wales on Wednesday.
All 48 matches will be played at the Sydney Olympic Park Hockey Centre from 4-11 July 2018, thanks to the support of the NSW State Government, Destination NSW, Hockey NSW and Hockey Australia.
All states and territories except Northern Territory will be represented in both gender divisions, while hosts New South Wales will field two teams across both divisions.
Gold and bronze medal matches will be played on Wednesday 11 July.
New South Wales and Western Australia are the reigning Australian Champions in the Women's and Men's competitions respectively.
For details on how to follow the Championships head to http://www.hockey.org.au/u21.
Follow @HockeyAustralia on Twitter for regular match updates throughout the Championships.
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Jimmy Kimmel will host the 2018 Academy Awards on March 4, 2018. In honor of his second time emceeing the movie world's biggest night, Wonderwall.com is sharing the top 10 reasons we just can't get enough of him! Keep reading to see what we love most about the comedian and late-night host...
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If your teen (or perhaps you) enjoying shopping at rue21, the Pittsburgh PA area based company that is closing around 400 stores due to declining mall business, and will focus on on-line sales.
Around 700 stores will remain open in 48 states, but no word on the fate of the 28 greater North Texas area locations.
Currently, the rue21 website is promoting major sale prices, a normal pre-closing procedure.
This may be a good shopping opportunity for teens and parents.
Best wishes to all who will be affected by this downsizing.
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Defense Secretary Jim Mattis says the U.S. will "take out" any North Korean missile it detects is heading for American soil, including the Pacific island of Guam.
Mattis says a North Korean missile strike on the U.S. would mean war.
North Korea has said it is considering a plan to launch four ballistic missiles to land in the sea just short of Guam.
Asked how the U.S. would respond, Mattis initially declined to say.
When pressed, he said that if U.S. radars and other detection and tracking systems determine that a missile was going to fall into the sea, short of Guam, then the matter would be taken to President Donald Trump for a decision on how to respond.
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A funeral service for Rev. Neil D. Siefert, who passed away on April 10, 2017, was held at 11 am., on Saturday, April 15, at the Emanuel United Church of Christ, with Rev.
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Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe says one of his deputies is in a South African hospital, as local media reported he was poisoned at a political rally.
Mugabe did not address the poisoning claims Monday. He told thousands at a national ceremony to honor independence heroes that Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa is in a hospital in Johannesburg.
Health minister David Parirenyatwa told reporters at the ceremony that Mnangagwa was taken to a hospital Saturday because “he had severe vomiting with diarrhea and became dehydrated.” Mnangagwa is now “much better, almost jovial,” he said.
Mnangagwa is viewed as one of Mugabe's potential successors and is linked to a faction involved in a vicious succession battle. First lady Grace Mugabe is associated with the other faction.
More drama from the Trump Inauguration extravaganza; this time, another female performer who objects to the kind of deplorable person chosen by the Electoral College, is leaving her group to avoid having to be a part of the unpleasantness. The Salt Lake Tribune reported that Jan Chamberlin, a member of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, has resigned from the famed group to avoid performing at the imminently depressing Inauguration of Herr FA1 4hrer, Donald Trump.
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Two weekend Triple Crown prep races over the weekend, the Rebel Stakes (G2) and Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3), jostled the top 10 sophomores on the ladder but didn't affect the top two spots in week eight of the National Thoroughbred Racing Association Top 3-Year-Old Poll, results of which were released March 19 as the Road to the Kentucky Derby continues.
NTRA Top 3-Year-OId Poll
Rank Horse Votes (First-place votes)
1. Bolt d'Oro 451 (32)
2. McKinzie 424 (13)
3. Magnum Moon 276 (1)
4. Audible 245
5. Good Magic 240
6. Justify 166
7. Promises Fulfilled 160
8. Solomini 157
9. Enticed 117
10. Bravazo 75
NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll, 4-and-older
1. West Coast 452 (31)
2. Unique Bella 236 (2)
3. Roy H 302 (1)
4. Forever Unbridled 249 (1)
5. Accelerate 232
6. World Approval 178
7. Gun Runner 142 (12)
8. Gunnevera 139
9. Abel Tasman 137
10. Sharp Azteca 109
CARLSTADT, NJ (AP) — A shade of purple inspired by the late superstar Prince and his custom-made Yamaha piano was announced Monday by the icon’s estate.
The royal hue created by the Pantone Color Institute was dubbed “Love Symbol #2,” paying tribute to the graphic Prince began using as his name in 1993 in a testy battle with Warner Bros. Records over ownership of the master recordings of some of his biggest hits. He switched back to Prince in 2000 after his Warner Bros. contract expired.
Prince also used the symbol on the cover of a 1992 album before he took it as a name and it was his signature early on after release of his hit “Purple Rain.”
Prince died in April 2016 at age 57 of an opioid overdose, according to authorities.
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A three-year-old boy has been killed after being hit by a tractor.
Emergency services were called to the scene in Crossgates, Fife shortly after 5pm yesterday.
However, despite the attention of medics he was later pronounced dead.
A Scottish Ambulance Service spokesman told the Scottish Sun: “We received a call at 5.17pm yesterday evening over an incident at Crossgates in Fife.
“We sent out multiple resources and the first unit arrived at 5.21pm.”
A Health and Safety Executive spokesman said: “I can confirm HSE is aware and making initial enquiries.”
We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.
According to Brookland Mayor Kenneth Jones, the city of Brookland has pulled its proposal to annex areas into the city.
The decision also ends plans for a special election to discuss the issue, Jones said.
Jones said with a group representing areas opposed to being annexed into the city, council members decided it would be in the best interest of both parties to not move forward at this time.
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For the third straight year, flexible packaging supplier ProAmpac has won a Spirit of Excellence Award from its customer Hormel Foods. For the third straight year, flexible packaging supplier ProAmpac has won a "Spirit of Excellence" award from its customer Hormel Foods.
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SAO PAULO, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Bigger-than-expected shareholder support in Vale SA's stock conversion plan is leading the world's No. 1 iron ore producer to accelerate the listing of common shares in Brazil's strictest listing segment, executives said on Monday.
Chief Executive Officer Fabio Schvartsman told investors on a conference call that Vale was not considering using cash to buy back stock from investors who failed to swap their preferred shares into common ones. The São Paulo Stock Exchange's Novo Mercado is the bourse's strictest listing chapter.
Vale said a total 1.66 billion preferred shares, or the equivalent of more than 84.4 percent of that class of stock in circulation, joined the plan, topping the minimum 54.09 percent threshold set. (Reporting by Guillermo Parra-Bernal; Editing by Lisa Von Ahn)
OAK RIDGE, Tenn., Feb. 14, 2017 -- Two researchers at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Sergei Kalinin and Mariappan Parans Paranthaman, have been elected fellows of the Materials Research Society . The professional society, which limits fellows to 0.2 percent of the MRS membership, is dedicated to the worldwide advancement of materials research.
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HARTFORD — On Tuesday, the president of Connecticut State Colleges and Universities said a hiring freeze has been implemented at all 17 campuses and the system office.
On Wednesday CSCU President Mark Ojakian is expected to testify before the state General Assembly’s Appropriations Committee on Governor Dannel P. Malloy’s proposed budget. On Tueday, CSCU learned that a 4.4 percent cut to the system was proposed in his budget.
Ojakian said the spending control measure is necessary given the projected $25 million cut in the next fiscal year.
“These spending control measures are necessary given our projected cut of $25 million for the next fiscal year,” said Ojakian. “We must be strategic given our limited resources.”
About Sturminster Newton Diners Club
Diners are provided with a two course, home cooked meal with tea and coffee for a reasonable charge. Both the diners and the volunteers benefit from attending the lunch club as it gives them the opportunity for a friendly chat, a chance to make new friendships, and the opportunity to leave the home environment once a month. The diners club is an extremely important service for older people because as well as providing a chance for social interaction, it also gives the charity an opportunity to promote its other activities and to share other relevant information.
Washington Huskies' guard Kelsey Plum has been selected as the number one overall draft pick in the 2017 WNBA draft by the San Antonio Stars. Plum becomes the first Husky, man or woman, to get drafted number one overall and is the first Husky woman to get drafted in the first round.
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Saratoga Builders Association Student Scholarship recipient Jakob Wiegand is presented a $1,000 check by SBA executive director Barry Potoker and SBA president Dave Trojanski.
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7th Circ. Vacates BIA Ruling On Crime Victim Visas
Law360, Washington (October 6, 2017, 8:55 PM EDT) -- A Seventh Circuit panel on Friday revived a Board of Immigration Appeals proceeding after concluding the BIA needs to rethink its decision holding that immigration judges lack the authority to grant temporary removal reprieves to crime victims seeking nonimmigrant visas reserved for those cooperating with law enforcement.
The decision revived the immigration court proceedings through which Jorge Baez‐Sanchez is trying to buy time while asking the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for a so-called U visa, reserved for crime victims who’ve suffered physical or mental abuse...
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MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Wisconsin legislators will start their next two-year session with plenty of pomp and circumstance but they’ll face some thorny issues almost immediately.
Lawmakers return to Madison on Tuesday for inauguration, a ceremony marked by smiles, handshakes and photo opportunities. From there the heavy lifting will start almost immediately.
Gov. Scott Walker delivers his state of the state speech on Jan. 10 and his executive budget proposal in February.
Republicans control both the Senate and Assembly with their largest majorities in decades but they’re divided over how to pay for road projects. Walker wants to delay major projects and borrow more money rather than raise the state’s gas tax or vehicle registration fees. Assembly Republicans say every revenue source should be on the table.
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The Baby Blacks have started their World Rugby U20s championship campaign with an emphatic 67-0 win over minnows Japan in Narbonne, France this morning.
New Zealand scored a total of 11 tries as their power and pace proved too much for a Japanese team that has recently returned to the top tier of the championship, after winning the second division last year.
New Zealand will play Wales in their next Pool A match on Monday morning (NZT) and then Australia the following Friday.
Dec 12 (Reuters) - Dutch Bank Ing:
* SAYS BY END-2025, WILL STOP FINANCING CLIENTS IN THE UTILITIES SECTOR THAT ARE OVER 5 PERCENT RELIANT ON COAL-FIRED POWER
* ING SAYS NEW UTILITIES CLIENTS WILL BE SUPPORTED WHEN RELIANCE ON COAL IS LESS THAN 10 PERCENT AND THEY HAVE A STRATEGY TO REDUCE THEIR COAL PERCENTAGE TO CLOSE TO ZERO BY 2025
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SEOUL, April 18 (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President Mike Pence told business leaders in Seoul on Tuesday that the Trump administration will review and reform the five-year-old free trade agreement between the two countries.
Pence said the U.S. trade deficit has more than doubled in the five years since the U.S.-South Korea free trade agreement began and there are too many barriers for U.S. businesses in the country.
"That's the hard truth," Pence told an American Chamber of Commerce meeting in Seoul. "We have to be honest about where our trade relationship is falling short".
U.S. President Donald Trump campaigned on an "America First" pledge, promising to overhaul trade agreements that he said hurt U.S. jobs.
(Reporting by Roberta Rampton; Writing by James Pearson; Editing by Michael Perry)
PITTSBURGH — Penguins goaltender Matt Murray looks ready to return from a concussion that's kept him out for the past three weeks.
Murray practiced with his teammates on Monday and could be available on Tuesday night when the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions visit the New York Islanders.
Coach Mike Sullivan said Murray looked strong during Pittsburgh's workout. Murray hasn't played since taking a shot off his mask in practice late last month.
The Penguins created a spot for Murray on the roster on Monday when they reassigned Tristan Jarry to the club's American Hockey League affiliate in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. Jarry split starts with Casey DeSmith during Murray's absence.
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WPRI) — Police are searching for a man who they believe stole more than $200 worth of shrimp from a grocery store last week.
According to Pawtucket police, the suspect stole eight packages of EZ peel shrimp and one package of raw shrimp from the Stop and Shop on Cottage Street. In total, the stolen goods were worth $217.82.
Loss Prevention told police the man entered the store on March 13 with several reusable shopping bags and could be seen on security footage taking nine bags of shrimp from the freezer. He then placed them into his shopping bags and exited the store without paying.
Police said the suspect is a white male who is approximately 40-50 years old. He was last seen wearing a blue and red varsity-type jacket with a black hooded sweatshirt underneath and blue jeans.
Anyone with information on the suspect is asked to contact Detective Susan Cormier at (401) 727-9100 ext. 756 or by email at scormier@pawtucketpolice.com.
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The Ms. Hopkins County Senior Classic crown went to Lucy… ehr… Patsy Crist, at the conclusion of Saturday's annual pageant. Crist, as the first performer, captured the audience and judges' attention with her Lucille Ball impersonation.
From the red hair and lips down to the comical expressions, Crist did a credible impersonation of her favorite comedian. She got the audience laughing with her reproduction of the “I Love Lucy” episode in which Lucy does several “takes,” while tasting a really bad-tasting liquid vitamin for a “Vitameatavegamin” commercial and ends up a bit snockered from the 20 percent alcohol in the mix.
In addition to receiving the crown from 2016 Ms. Hopkins County Senior Classic Lavonne Elam, Crist also received a title sash created and donated by Donna Nelson, owner of Embroidery Designs for the Beautiful; and a spray of flowers supplied by Lydia Bryant of Sulphur Springs Floral, Etc.
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A van struck multiple people at a major intersection in Toronto on Monday. REUTERS/Chris Donovan
At least 10 people were killed and 15 others were injured when a white rental van jumped onto the sidewalk of a busy Toronto intersection, sped down the road, and mowed down multiple victims in his way.
Alek Minassian, the 25-year-old suspect, was arrested and identified by police shortly after the attack. Police said the crash "definitely looked deliberate" but maintained that the motive was unknown.
Here's what we know about the people who were killed and injured in the attack. The list will update as we know more.
Harkless posted six points (3-7 FG, 0-2 3Pt), one assist, one steal and one block across 24 minutes in Thursday's 106-101 preseason win over the Raptors.
Harkless provided a decidedly underwhelming stat line despite his run with the first unit, tallying six points for the second time in as many exhibitions and failing to contribute on the boards. The 24-year-old is currently slotted at the top of the power forward depth chart, although the preseason should serve to shake out whether he or Al-Farouq Aminu will open the season as the starter. Harkless, who also has plenty of small forward experience, made nice strides last season in his most extensive opportunity at the NBA level over his first five campaigns. The 2012 first-round pick managed career bests in points (10.0), rebounds (4.4), assists (1.1) and field-goal percentage (50.3) across a career-high 28.9 minutes per contest, laying a solid foundation for what could be another step forward this coming season.
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The Yankees and Mets begin their four-game Subway Series Monday in a 7:05 p.m. game at Yankee Stadium.
The Yanks head into the series coming off a weekend in which they lost two of three at home to the Boston Red Sox, while the Mets just beat the Phillies three of four in Philadelphia.
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HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM)- Demonstrators rallied against Sharia Law on the Capitol Steps Saturday. Dozens of people waved flags and held signs, joining rallies across the country for the same cause.
Sharia Law is a group of principles that govern the moral and religious lives of Muslims.
The protest was put on by Act of America which the Southern Poverty Law Center says is an Anti-Muslim hate group.
A Unity Rally was held at the same time a couple blocks away at the Goodwin Memorial Center in opposition to the Sharia rally.
People of different faiths teamed up to send a message that “love is stronger than hate” to the protesters.
Organizers say there is a climate of fear in the country and people of faith should help calm the anxieties.
March 19 (Reuters) - SRV Yhtiot Oyj:
* SRV WILL IMPLEMENT A SCHOOL CENTRE FOR MORE THAN 1,000 CHILDREN IN LEPPÄVAARA, ESPOO
* ‍HAS BEEN SELECTED TO IMPLEMENT A COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL AND DAY-CARE CENTRE PROJECT VALUED AT ABOUT EUR 33 MILLION IN LEPPÄVAARA, ESPOO.​
* ‍PROJECT DEVELOPMENT PHASE WILL BEGIN IMMEDIATELY AND RUN UNTIL NOVEMBER 2018.​
* NEW SCHOOL CENTRE IN LEPPÄVAARA IS EXPECTED TO BE FULLY COMPLETED IN MAY 2021.
* ‍FINAL TOTAL VALUE OF PROJECT WILL BE SPECIFIED DURING DEVELOPMENT PHASE​
* ‍PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION WILL BEGIN IN DECEMBER 2018.​
* ‍NEW SCHOOL CENTRE IN LEPPÄVAARA IS EXPECTED TO BE FULLY COMPLETED IN MAY 2021.​
* ‍ACCORDING TO CURRENT ESTIMATES, PROJECT WILL BE RECOGNISED IN SRV’S ORDER BACKLOG IN Q4 OF 2018.​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
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WASHINGTON (AP) — South Korea’s national security director says President Donald Trump has decided he will meet with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un “by May.”
Chung Eui-yong spoke outside the White House after a day of briefings with senior U.S. officials, including Trump, on the recent inter-Korea talks. Chung says Trump said “he would meet Kim Jong Un by May to achieve permanent denuclearization” of the Korean peninsula.
Chung says Kim told the South Koreans he is “committed to denuclearization” and pledged that “North Korea will refrain from any further nuclear or missile tests.”
The meeting would be the first of its kind between a leader of North Korea and a sitting president of the United States. The two countries have been in a formal state of war since the Korean War in the 1950s.
After exerting a lot of energy over the last week on the heels of the Cavs victory over the Golden State Warriors, Kyrie Irving will miss Saturday night's game with the Charlotte Hornets due to a hamstring injury. Irving played 40+ minutes in wins over the Warriors and Boston Celtics, and took on a larger role in the offense against the Detroit Pistons in a loss the day after Christmas.
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - Enzymotec Ltd:
* ENZYMOTEC SHAREHOLDERS APPROVE PROPOSED ACQUISITION BY FRUTAROM
* ENZYMOTEC LTD - AT MEETING, 18.6 MILLION ORDINARY SHARES, OR ABOUT 99.9 PERCENT OF VOTES CAST AT MEETING, VOTED IN FAVOR OF DEAL WITH FRUTAROM Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
JERUSALEM (AP) -- In an embarrassment to the Israeli government, only five of 11 NFL players have arrived on a sponsored trip aimed at improving the country's image.
The ministry for strategic affairs and public diplomacy issued an press release after the Super Bowl boasting that the visit would bring ''influencers'' who would serve as ''goodwill ambassadors'' when they returned home.
The announcement led Seattle Seahawks defense lineman Michael Bennett to pull out. He accused the government of trying to use him for PR purposes and cited sympathy for the Palestinians. Several others players followed suit.
Rambam hospital spokesman David Ratner says Wednesday that only five players arrived for a planned visit to the hospital. The ministry declined to comment.
A medium-sized company just hired a new IT manager who wants advice from the Slashdot community about their two remaining IT "gofers": Monster_user had some suggestions -- for example, "Don't overtrain. Select and target areas where they will be able to provide a strong impact." Any other good advice?Leave your best answers in the comments. What's the best way to retrain old IT workers?
UNITED NATIONS United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told the U.N. Security Council on Friday that he is alarmed by the risk of military escalation on the Korean Peninsula.
"The absence of communication channels with the DPRK (North Korea) is dangerous," he told the 15-member council. "We need to avoid miscalculation and misunderstanding. We need to act now to prevent conflict and achieve sustainable peace."
(Reporting by Michelle Nichols and Lesley Wroughton; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
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An Egyptian lawyer has filed a €1 billion lawsuit against Sergio Ramos for the challenge which injured Mohamed Salah in the Champions League final.
Salah was forced off in tears with a suspected ligament damage of his shoulder, which ended Liverpool’s early dominance in Kiev as Real Madrid went on to win 3-1.
Initial fears had Salah ruled out of the World Cup – Jurgen Klopp said post-match that is was likely he will miss the tournament – but the player is now “confident” of taking part.
Lawyer Bassem Wahba is keen to press ahead with the lawsuit, confirming his intention on Egyptian television.
“Ramos intentionally injured Mo Salah and should be punished about his actions,” he claimed on the Sada El-Balad channel.
“I’ve filed a lawsuit and a complaint to Fifa.
“I’ll ask for compensation, which could exceed €1 billion (£873 million), for the physical and psychological harm that Ramos gave Salah and the Egyptian people.”
(MPRN) -- Michigan’s minimum wage went up by 40-cents-an-hour on New Year's Day. It's now $8.90 an hour.
The federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour. But Jennifer Fields at the State Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs says most businesses around the state will have to pay the higher wage.
State lawmakers approved the new minimum wage law in 2014 to head off a petition drive to raise it to $10.10 an hour. This is the third of four increases. Next January the state's wage floor will go to $9.25 per hour, although workers who get tips can still be paid less.
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A helicopter, rescue team and two lifeboats carried out a search in Shoreham this morning after receiving reports of a missing surfer, who has now been confirmed safe.
The HM Coastguard received a 999 call from a concerned family member at just before 10.15am today (Monday, December 11) reporting an overdue surfer in the area of Shoreham Beach, a spokesman confirmed.
Shoreham Coastguard Rescue Team, Shoreham RNLI Lifeboats and the HM Coastguard search and rescue helicopter based at Lee on Solent carried out a thorough search of the area.
Just before 11.30am, a further report came in from Sussex Police reporting that the overdue surfer had been found safe and well in the Selsey area.
The spokesman said: “It is believed that she had changed her mind about the location she was going to surf in but was unable to update her family as her phone had run out of battery.”
The search and rescue teams have all been stood down.
Jury selection has been set for November for a man indicted in Hunt County for armed robbery with a deadly weapon in Commerce. Brian Elliott Savage, 35, has pleaded not guilty to robbing another man at gunpoint in April.
The Governing Council of Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, Ogun State has announced Prof. Abayomi Adelaja Arigbabu as the substantive Vice Chancellor of Nigeria’s premier and preferred University of Education: Tai Solarin University of Education, TASUED, Ijagun, Ogun State.
Prof. Arigbabu, who is a seasoned administrator and erudite scholar, has been on acting capacity since the expiration of the tenure of the erstwhile Vice Chancellor, whose 5-year tenure came to an end on January 10th, 2018.
Prof. Arigbabu’s outstanding performance at the last interview was unparalleled, hence, qualifies his as the Vice Chancellor of the University, while his wealth of experience and intellectual fecundity will move the University forward.
The Governing Council, therefore, wishes him success in his new responsibility.
While Hulu currently trails more established rivals like Sling TV and DirecTV Now -- which have 2.2 million and 1.5 million subscribers, respectively -- it was doing better than fellow newcomer YouTube TV earlier this year. CNBC's sources reported in January that YouTube's live service had around 300,000 subscribers.
During the interview, Freer said he believed Hulu's on-demand service, which offers approximately 75,000 episodes of TV shows, will continue to attract live TV users and help it compete with its rivals. Along with its successful Handmaid's Tale series, Hulu will soon debut its Stephen King and JJ Abrams original Castle Rock and will add Viceland shows and a New York Times documentary news show to its on-demand service.
A prosecutor on Friday called for a former head of the Financial Crime Squad (SDOE), Yiannis Diotis, to be cleared of any wrongdoing in the handling of the so-called Lagarde list of wealthy Greeks with Swiss bank deposits, named after former French Finance Minister Christine Lagarde, now head of the International Monetary Fund.
According to Calliope Dagianta, Diotis’s actions actually saved the electronic files with details of the 2,059 depositors. Diotis has admitted to making a copy of the Lagarde list on to a memory stick in 2011 from a flash drive handed to him by former finance minister Giorgos Papaconstantinou before handing the stick to the latter’s successor Evangelos Venizelos.
Dagianta added that “only a naive person” would believe that Diotis tried to obstruct an investigation into possible tax evasion by depositors on the list. A court is to decide on Diotis’s fate on October 24.
Comedian Ralphie May has died at age 45, ET has learned.
The stand-up comic was doing shows in Las Vegas recently, despite battling pneumonia.
“We are heartbroken to announce the untimely death of our friend, Ralphie May,” the comedian’s rep said in a statement to ET. “Ralphie had been battling pneumonia and had cancelled a handful of dates over the last month in an effort to recover. Earlier this morning at a private residence in Las Vegas his body was discovered, cause of death is cardiac arrest. “
“Two days ago he won the Casino Comedian of the Year at the Global Gaming Expo and had performances throughout the remainder of 2017 as part of his residency at Harrah’s Las Vegas,” the rep added. “May is survived by his wife Lahna Turner and children April June May and August James May.
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President Ram Nath Kovind making his maiden address to the nation on the eve of Independence Day.
ISTANBUL (AP) — The waters around Istanbul have turned a striking shade of turquoise.
A natural phenomenon called a "phytoplankton bloom" has turned the normally dark waters of the Bosporus and Golden Horn into an opaque tone of light blue. It's caused by microscopic organisms that have inundated the Black Sea, just north of Turkey's largest city.
Berat Haznedaroglu, an environmental engineer, says it's a normal annual event.
He said: "This year we got a lot of rain events that carried nutrients from the Saharan desert to the Black Sea, which created an optimal environment for this phytoplankton to bloom." Haznedaroglu works at the Institute of Environmental Sciences at Istanbul's private Bogazici University.
The Bosporus, a strait that separates Europe from Asia, also connects the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmara.
March 28 Healthcare Global Enterprises Ltd
* Says through unit signed SPA and SSA with Cancer Care Kenya relating to investment in CCK share capital
* Says consideration to be Kenya shillings 93,147,000 in cash
* Says after consummation of deal, HCG Kenya to hold 93.66 percent of outstanding share capital in CCK
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Three Hurt in Sunday Night Accident
Three people were seriously injured in a two vehicle accident Sunday night on Salem Road. 24 year old Markus Isaiah Titus of Winfield and 20 year old Jordan Patrick Nichting of Salem were airlifted to Iowa City and 17 year old Kajohnique Wamer, also from Salem, was taken by ambulance to HCHC. The accident occurred just before 10 pm at the intersection of Salem Road and Graham Avenue. Titus was driving East on Salem Road and Nichting was westbound also on Salem Road. The Titus vehicle crossed the center line striking the Nichting vehicle head on. The accident remains under investigation by the Iowa State Patrol.
TWO men who were squatting a house in Torrevieja died in the early hours of News Year’s Day.
Emergency services reported that candles they were using to illuminate the property may have caused the devastating fire.
Full story in Costa Blanca News – out on Thursday this week due to Friday bank holiday.
The iphone is commonly referenced as a first-of-its-kind device that revolutionized the way we navigate the world. But in his new book, The One Device , Brian Merchant argues that Apple's breakthrough product was less a stroke of genius and more a "container ship of [pre-existing] inventions." By the time the iPhone debuted, in 2007, FingerWorks had figured out multitouch keyboards, Nokia's phones were playing music and running apps, and IBM had birthed and buried its own smartphone, the Simon.
So what set the iPhone apart? Steve Jobs' insistence on intuitive design was a huge factor. So was timing. In 1992, when IBM unveiled the Simon, hardware was bulky and wi-fi was essentially nonexistent. By 2007, that landscape had shifted, paving the way for the iPhone's success. "The point isn't that Apple ripped off the Simon," Merchant writes. It's that something like the iPhone was inevitable. Jobs was just the first to make it a mass-market reality.
ASSATEAGUE ISLAND, Md. — A wild stallion has been struck and killed by a car on the Maryland side of Assateague Island.
The National Park Service said in a statement Friday that the horse was hit on a causeway near a bridge. Park law enforcement officials are investigating and will determine if charges should be filed against the driver.
The 18-year-old stallion was named Jester. He was often seen around the causeway. More than 30 horses have been killed on seashore roads since 1982. And more than half have been killed on the causeway near the bridge.
One of the nation’s fastest-growing mortgage firms has bought a black-owned bank in Danville, Va.
Movement Mortgage in Charlotte, N.C., confirmed Wednesday it had recapitalized the $29 million-asset First State Bank for an undisclosed amount.
Rachel Maddow shares a look at some of the anti-hate, anti-nazi protests and rallies that took place around American in reaction to the tragic white supremacist violence in Charlottesville, Virginia over the weekend.
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Cheers to America's birthday! Have fun and be smart, and don't forget to call a sober driver to get home safely. (Photo: tomorca, Getty Images/iStockphoto)
It's America's birthday and we won't blame you for getting a little wild at her nation-wide birthday party. But if you are going to drink tonight, we want you to find a sober driver to get you home safely.
Here is a list of cab services and ride sharing companies that you can call for a safe ride home tonight:
Get home safe tonight by calling one of Cincinnati's taxi services. (Photo: Provided)
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London fire: How group warned of ‘catastrophic event’ 7 months ago
Residents association, Grenfell Action Group, gave warnings of a potential “catastrophic event” seven months before Wednesday’s massive fire incident at a tower block in North Kensington, London. The fire resulted in the hospitalisation of 50 persons and an unspecified number of deaths, according to London Fire Chief, Dany Cotton. In a series of blog posts, […]
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MIAMI TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WDTN) — Drowsy driving is being blamed for a crash on I-75 in Miami Township.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol says a woman was driving north on I-75 near the Dixie Drive exit when she fell asleep and crashed.
The vehicle ran off the road and flipped on its top.
OSP says the woman was on her way to Michigan when she crashed.
There were two other people in the vehicle. No one was seriously hurt.
OSP says the woman will be cited for failure to control.
Alcohol and drugs were not suspected as factors in the crash.
Two brothers from Cass Lake have been charged with first-degree aggravated robbery for allegedly using a CO2 handgun to rob the Dollar General store in Deer River on Wednesday night.
18-year-old Montana Cutbank and 22-year-old Norman Cutbank were arrested Thursday afternoon in Cass Lake. According to the criminal complaint, one of the suspects pointed the handgun at the store’s clerk and said, “do what I say and you won’t get hurt.”
Today, a judge set bail for Norman Cutbank at $300,000 without condititions or $150,000 with conditions. Bail for Montana Cutbank was set at $100,000 without conditions or $50,000 with conditions.
Both men are scheduled to appear in court again on February 5th at separate times.
Tiger Woods knows all about the Wanamaker Trophy.
He won his first PGA Championship in 1999, en route to his “Tiger Slam” completed in 2000. Woods repeated that year, before winning the PGA in 2006 and ’07.
Got to have a great dinner with the PGA champion @JustinThomas34 and his family and friends. pic.twitter.com/QwVo5aJ0bg — Tiger Woods (@TigerWoods) August 15, 2017
Monday, a leaned out and muscular version of Woods dined with Thomas and others, and posed with the 2017 PGA Championship winner and his trophy.
Woods shared the image on social media.
It appears a good time was had by all.
NATO: Russia exercise resembles “preparation for a big war”
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NEAR ST. PETERSBURG, Russia — A NATO military leader has raised new concern about Russia’s massive military exercise underway on the very borders of Eastern Europe.
The head of NATO’s military committee says the war games could be seen as “a serious preparation for a big war,” despite Russian assurances they pose no threat.
Gen. Petr Pavel, head of NATO’s Military Committee, said over the weekend that NATO was working to re-establish military-to-military communications with Russia, to try to avoid any “unintended consequences of potential incidents during the exercise.” – READ MORE
Facebook will build one of its hyperscale data centers in Eagle Mountain, Utah.
The 970,000 square foot Eagle Mountain Data Center will be powered by 100% renewable energy.
Facebook said the Eagle Moutain project represents an investment of more than $750 million.
The data center will use outside air to cool its servers.
New Delhi: Looks like Halloween has come early this year after a creepy video of a doll sitting on what appears to be a tombstone at a cemetery has gone viral.
The video shows the Chucky-like doll with vampire fangs, dressed in all white and sitting right next to a baby bottle filled with red liquid that looks like blood.
What's creepy is that the dolls eyes follow the camera as it moves from side to side, which makes it look alive.
The eerie footage of the doll went viral as soon as it hit the social media platforms, receiving over 341,000 views in just four days.
The video was reportedly recorded by a woman in Brazil and has since appeared in Mexican media. Users on social media were spooked out by the video, with one commenter calling it the "Doll of the Devil."
Local media outlets in Mexico compared the eerie doll to Chucky, the fictional serial killer doll from the Child's Play series of Hollywood films.
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On Easter Monday , Pope Francis leads the Regina Coeli prayer from St. Peter's Square with all the pilgrims who are in Rome for the Easter holiday.
The prayer will be prayed each Sunday until Pentecost.
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MOVES-HSBC loses leveraged finance bankers in Asia
Feb 15 (LPC) - HSBC's key leveraged and acquisition finance bankers in Asia Pacific are leaving their positions, sources said, raising questions on its strategy for the event-driven financing business.
Carmelo and La La Anthony have separated after nearly seven years of marriage and over a decade together, according to TMZ.
Though TMZ reported that the couple currently has no plans to file for a divorce, they are living separately after a difficult few months involving Anthony’s in-question New York Knicks career. Sources told the outlet that the split is amicable.
NBA star Carmelo, 32, and La La, 37, wed in 2010 – nearly six years after they first got engaged on Christmas Day 2004. They have one son, Kiyan, 10.
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The longtime couple have dealt with rumors of marital strife before: in 2015, they were all smiles at New York Fashion Week after reports that the athlete had cheated.
On their anniversary last year, La La had sweet words for her husband, sharing a wedding photo on social media and writing, ” ‘If you live to be a hundred, I want to live that long minus one day, so I never have to live without you.’ “
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MetroSafe tells WDRB two women were shot in the 1600 block of South 13th Street near West Hill Street at the Park Hill housing complex around 11:45 a.m. Sunday. MetroSafe tells WDRB two women were shot in the 1600 block of South 13th Street near West Hill Street at the Park Hill housing complex around 11:45 a.m. Sunday.
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Gardaí in Milford are preparing a file for the Director of Public Prosecutions after an investigation into a hit and run incident in Port Salon earlier this month.
A woman who received head injuries in the incident in the early hours of Sunday, August 6th was released from hospital last week.
The 42-year-old pedestrian was struck by a vehicle at around 3am .
The vehicle failed to remain at the scene. The woman was removed to Letterkenny University Hospital with suspected head injuries but has since been released.
The vehicle involved has been located and has been technically examined by gardaí.
A spokesman at Milford Garda station said gardaí have identified the driver and a file will now be submitted to the Director of Public Prosecutions.
April 20Star Asia Investment Corp
* Says it received notice from Nomura Securities Co., Ltd., and confirms the issue of 3,400 units at 93,248 yen per unit to Nomura Securities
* Payment on April 24
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According to a recent study, states with weaker gun violence prevention laws lead to a higher rate of suicides.
The study was put out by the Violence Policy Center, with information coming from the Centers for Disease Control.
The study looked at data from 2016.
Of all 50 states, Connecticut is the fifth lowest in suicides.
The lowest goes to New Jersey, and the second lowest is Massachusetts.
The highest is Montana.
According to the study, Montana has very lax gun violence prevention laws and a high number of gun owners.
For a closer look at the full rankings, click here.
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Baku. 8 December. REPORT.AZ/ The principle agreement of the sides on expansion of the observation mission in Nagorno-Karabakh has already been transferred to the OSCE.
Report informs, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said at a news conference following the results of the OSCE Ministerial Council's plenary session in Vienna.
"The issue of expanding the OSCE observation mission on the contact line in Nagorno-Karabakh was discussed in 2016 and at the meeting of the Azerbaijani and Armenian presidents with the participation of the US, French and Russian ministers in Vienna, and then in St. Petersburg in June already with the participation of President Putin", said Lavrov.
He stressed that this principal agreement has already been transferred to the OSCE.
"I know that the OSCE personal representative seeks to practically agree on the parameters of its implementation", Russian diplomat said.
Yesterday I was a dog. Today I'm a dog. Tomorrow I'll probably still be a dog. Sigh! There's so little hope for advancement.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Hitgen Ltd:
* Entered into a multi-target multi-year collaboration with Aduro Biotech Inc
* Under deal terms, Hitgen to receive upfront payment and be eligible for milestone payments from Aduro Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Ellis Island opened as the nation’s main immigrant processing center 125 years ago on Jan. 1. More than 12 million immigrants passed through the gates of the processing center. The Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation says nearly half of all Americans can trace their family roots to a person who passed through Ellis Island.
The 27.5-acre island, part of the Statue of Liberty National Monument, no longer serves as a port of entry for new arrivals but it does greet about 2 million visitors a year, according to its website.
You can read more in an article by Karen Yi at http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2017/01/ellis_island_anniversary.html.
An eight month investigation involving a Canton school employee and a student has ended with a guilty plea.
Sam Seiple, 57, is the swim coach at McKinley High School. In court Monday, he plead to a misdemeanor charge of unlawful sexual conduct with a former student and swimmer. The investigation also revealed evidence that suggested this was not Seiple's first victim.
Seiple was sentenced to 180 days in jail, but will only serve two. He will be released from the jail on Tuesday.
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POMONA — A man in his 60s was shot and wounded Wednesday night in Pomona.
The gunfire was reported at 10:35 p.m. in the 800 block of East La Verne Avenue, said Pomona police Lt. Marcus Perez.
Responding officers found the victim suffering from at least one gunshot wound to his upper body, Perez said.
The victim was taken to a hospital in critical condition, Perez said.
A suspect description was not immediately available and the motive for the shooting was under investigation.
WHATCOM ­— County Public Works has scheduled five roads in the Ferndale area for contracted asphalt paving the week of May 29-31. They are: Brown (Kickerville to Malloy), Olson (Vista Drive to Mountain View), Aldergrove (Kickerville to Church), Church (Brown to Aldergrove) and Vista Drive (Bruce to Ferndale city limits). Work is possible from 7…
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NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The U.S. Commerce Department says recreational anglers in the Gulf of Mexico will have 39 more days to fish federal waters for red snapper, a popular catch that’s still recovering from nearly disastrous overfishing.
Gulf state officials praised the decision to reopen the federal season off Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida for three-day weekends through Labor Day, plus three holidays.
However, an environmental group and a charter captains’ association estimate that anglers will take nearly triple their allocated quota of the sport and panfish under the plan, potentially canceling next year’s recreational season entirely.
A three-day anglers’ season that started June 1 had been set because anglers went over last year’s quota.
SEOUL, June 15 (Reuters) - South Korea coach Uli Stielike was fired on Thursday, Yonhap News Agency reported, two days after a 3-2 loss to Qatar put the country's hopes of automatic qualification for next year's World Cup finals in jeopardy.
The 62-year-old former Germany midfielder, who took over on a four-year contract in 2014, had been under pressure after two defeats in four qualifiers going into Tuesday's match.
The loss in Doha leaves the Red Devils just one point ahead of Uzbekistan in second place in Group A of Asian qualifying with two matches remaining. The Uzbeks host South Korea in the final round of matches in early September.
South Korea have played at the last eight World Cup finals, reaching the semi-finals on home soil in 2002, and, under Stielike, were losing finalists at the 2015 Asian Cup. (Reporting by Christine Kim, editing by Nick Mulvenney)
A man accused of throwing knives at police officers in White Rock appeared in Surrey Provincial Court Tuesday on charges of ‘assault peace officer with weapon’ and ‘uttering threats.’
According to court records, the incident occurred on May 29.
White Rock RCMP Staff Sgt. Daryl Creighton said officers were called to “the scene of a disturbance” near Wheatley Avenue and Bishop Street, north of Coldicutt Park on Marine Drive.
“As police were attempting to make contact with the accused, he began to throw knives at police from the third-floor balcony,” Creighton told Peace Arch News.
“The responding members sustained no significant injuries.”
Jaspal Singh Grewal is due back in court on July 9.
Memphis police are searching for a man who attempted to rob a woman on Sunday afternoon.
The incident happened in the Target parking lot on Colonial Road around 4 p.m.
The woman told police she got into her vehicle to leave the store when the suspect opened her car and tried to take her purse. He also put his hand in her mouth.
She told police she bit his hand, causing him to drop her purse. He then punched her on the left side of her face.
By then, a witness realized what was happening and ran over to help.
The suspect ran off, and no arrests have been made.
The suspect is described as a black male wearing blue jeans and a black and white striped sweater.
If you know anything about this case, call Memphis Police Department.
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City leaders approved two audits Monday that showed the city and its water department both had boosts in revenue year-over-year and no financial discrepancies. The two audits, prepared by private Anniston firm Edgar and Associates, show the city of Jacksonville had growth in sales tax money and the Jacksonville Water Works and Sewer Board had gains in water and sewer revenue in fiscal 2016 over the previous fiscal year.
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Warning: There are spoilers ahead for "The Walking Dead" mid-season finale, "How It's Gotta Be."
Sunday's 90-minute "Walking Dead" mid-season finale delivered several minor deaths and a big reveal you may have seen coming if you watch the show carefully.
While we're still processing Sunday's big twist on the show, keep reading to see all of the little callbacks to previous seasons and the comics you may have missed.
UN envoy: Yemeni rebels express 'strong desire' for peace
SANAA, Yemen (AP) — The U.N. envoy to Yemen has expressed optimism after meeting with the top leader of the Houthi rebels in a bid to end the country's devastating civil war.
In a statement issued before his departure from the rebel-held capital, Sanaa, Martin Griffiths said the rebels expressed a "strong desire for peace" and discussed "concrete ideas for achieving peace," without elaborating.
He said he may meet with President Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi in the southern city of Aden.
A Saudi-led coalition allied with Hadi's internationally recognized government has been at war with the Houthis since 2015, and previous peace efforts have failed.
The U.N. hopes to prevent a full-scale coalition assault on the port city of Hodeida, a vital lifeline for a country already teetering on the brink of famine.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Daily 4 Morning' game
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday morning's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Daily 4 Morning" game were:
0-0-2-4, Sum It Up: 6
(zero, zero, two, four; Sum It Up: six)
Shooting was reported in the area of the Samarian Jewish community of Yitzhar on Thursday morning.
It turned out to be an Israel Defense Forces exercise that had not been previously announced.
The events in Charlottesville, VA, this weekend left the nation wondering: How could this happen in 2017? Isabel Wilkerson, author of "The Warmth of Other Suns," joins Lawrence O'Donnell to discuss the racist undercurrent that's been with the U.S. since its birth.
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Ahead of the appointment of Jennie Formby as the Labour Party’s general-secretary, some long-standing HQ staff are jumping before they are pushed out. Exitism from the party by long-standing moderate activists is also on the rise as the once entryist crypto-commies and toytown trots are welcomed into the party by Corbyn…
John Stolliday, Director of Governance and Legal is off, as the ‘compliance unit’ boss he will be quitting before he inevitably gets pushed out. The PLP secretary Dan Simpson is also quitting. Along with the outgoing general secretary Iain McNicol; Patrick Heneghan,Tracey Allen, Julie Lawrence, Neil Fleming and Emilie Oldknow are going.
Most will be gone after the May local elections. If Chuka is going to launch his centre party he’ll have some experienced operators available to hire…
UPDATE: Simon Jackson, Labour’s Director of Policy And Research, has quit today.
A former professional footballer is to be sentenced for a sex attack on a young woman as she slept in her bed.
Ex-Manchester City and Celtic player Chris Killen was in a "stupefied state" from alcohol when he went into the spare bedroom of the house the woman was staying in, in Bury, Greater Manchester, and touched her sexually.
Killen admitted a single charge of sexual assault shortly before he was due to go on trial before a jury at Minshull Street Crown Court, Manchester, on June 21 - having earlier pleaded not guilty.
He was due to be sentenced on Monday, but the case was re-listed for Tuesday.
New Zealand-born Killen represented his country in the 2010 World Cup after playing for Middlesbrough and Celtic and starting his career with Manchester City as a trainee.
His playing career also included stints at Hibernian, Norwich, Oldham Athletic, Port Vale and Wrexham.
Defence counsel Lisa Judge said that Killen, of London Road, Adlington, near Macclesfield, had "no relevant" previous convictions.
(Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures fell back after initial gains on Monday, hit by reports of an explosion in New York’s busy Port Authority commuter hub.
FILE PHOTO: Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, (NYSE) in New York, U.S., December 1, 2017. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
Police confirmed one person is in custody but were not yet identifying the device used. Local news channel WABC cited police sources as saying a possible pipe bomb detonated in a passageway below ground at Port Authority.
The CBOE Volatility index .VIX, a widely followed measure of market anxiety, rose above 10 points.
After rising initially, futures pointed to Wall Street’s main indexes opening flat.
At 8:26 a.m. ET (1326 GMT), Dow e-minis 1YMc1 were up 26 points, or 0.11 percent, with 14,177 contracts changing hands.
S&P 500 e-minis ESc1 were unchanged, with 225,353 contracts traded.
Nasdaq 100 e-minis NQc1 were up 1.25 points, or 0.02 percent, on volume of 18,670 contracts.
Wilson (lower body) was absent from Monday's morning skate, casting doubt on his status for Game 3 against Chicago, Adam Vingan of The Tennessean reports.
The one-time 20-goal scorer has yet to take the ice since suffering the injury sometime around April 4 and the team hasn't provided a timeline for his recovery. There is an outside chance that Wilson will make a shock return to the lineup, but expect Nashville to continue with the same group of forwards they have been using thus far in the postseason.
The Horse Association of Central Kootenay held the spring Youth Polish Shine and Show May 5 and 6 at the Trail riding grounds.
What a fabulous weekend it was as 13 amazing young ladies, along with their moms, dads, aunties, and grandmas came for a fun filled weekend of education and adventure. There were four amazing clinicians. Karen Van Der Merwe teaching Trail, Shelby-Lee Rados with Horsemanship and Riding, Amy Lou Berukoff teaching Tack and Grooming and Christy Geist teaching Back to Basic and first aid for horses.
Sunday brought more riding and trail classes, then a great jumping demonstration from the Maki girls with their trusty steads. To end the weekend fun games tested the knowledge of the girls and parents.
A huge thank you to the amazing volunteers that make the clinic run so smoothely – Deb Miller, Trina Walsh, and Yvonne Kiwior – along with all the other many helpers.
Kinsley Audia, 9, and Kayden Buckley, 8, take a break from the action. Photo submitted
Kayvon Webster’s tenure in Los Angeles got off to a not-so-great start in Week 1 when he injured his shoulder, which forced him to miss two games. It was an unfortunate situation but ultimately not a very costly one.
As it turns out, Webster’s shoulder never actually healed. He revealed in an Instagram post Monday that he played through a torn labrum and rotator cuff all season before rupturing his Achilles on Sunday.
Webster picked off his first pass as a member of the Rams in the first quarter against the Eagles, but he was unfortunately unable to finish the game due to his Achilles rupturing. It was a non-contact injury, which is often the worst type, clutching his ankle right when it happened.
He’s obviously out for the remainder of the season, which coach Sean McVay called “very unfortunate.”
April 17 Rockwell Diamonds Inc: * Provides update regarding three subsidiaries with interim liquidation order issued by court in Kimberley, South Africa * Company has subsequently filed for business rescue * In view of further filings by co,interim liquidators will not take control of 3 companies.... reuters 6:50:00 PM CEST
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — World War II era bomber planes have rumbled over Ohio to begin events marking the 75th anniversary of an attack on Japan known as the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders’ attack.
The B-25 bombers that flew in Monday are on display at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force near Dayton. The museum says 11 landed Monday and will take part in a flyover at Tuesday’s memorial service.
Retired Lt. Col. Richard “Dick” Cole is the last alive of the original 80 Raiders. The 101-year-old Dayton area native plans to take part in the anniversary events, returning to Ohio from his Comfort, Texas, home.
Two B-1 bombers from the 34th and 37th bomb squadrons at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, are to fly over at the end.
D.J. Peterson, Steve Baron and Ben Gamel each hit their first home runs of the season Monday afternoon to lead the Tacoma Rainiers to a 4-3 victory and a series sweep over the Albuquerque Isotopes at Cheney Stadium.
D.J. Peterson, Steve Baron and Ben Gamel each hit their first home runs of the season Monday afternoon to lead the Tacoma Rainiers to a 4-3 victory and a series sweep over the Albuquerque Isotopes at Cheney Stadium.
Tacoma (7-4) has now won five consecutive games, and the Rainers now lead the Pacific Coast League Pacific Northern Division.
Rainiers starter Christian Bergman improved to 2-0, allowing three runs on six hits in 62/3 innings. He struck out four and walked two.
Baron gave the Rainiers a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the third inning, lining a home run into left field.
The Rainiers took the lead for good in the sixth inning on back-to-back homers: Peterson’s two-run homer and Gamel’s solo shot to right field.
SUN VALLEY — A brush fire scorched about three acres in the Sun Valley area today.
Ground and air crews sent to the 10000 block of Roscoe Boulevard about noon quickly gained the upper hand on the flames, the Los Angeles Fire Department reported.
Some firefighters remained on scene an hour afterward, dousing hot spots.
There was no immediate word on the cause of the blaze.
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP)  A lawsuit alleging a Rhode Island YMCA would not allow a mother to breastfeed in public has been settled.
The American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island on Friday announced the settlement on behalf of Elizabeth Gooding, who sued the Ocean Community YMCA in May.
Gooding is a mother of three who was a part-time employee and member at the YMCA. She alleged employees at the Westerly branch told her in February 2015 and again a month later she couldn't nurse in public areas at the YMCA.
The YMCA said it took "affirmative steps" to address Gooding's concerns at that time. It said a private area was created for employees who choose to breastfeed.
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Further details on the settlement haven't been disclosed. The Ocean Community YMCA's president and vice president couldn't be reached for comment Sunday.
The rules will allow employers to stop covering contraception for employees for moral or religious reasons. It does not fully overturn, but rather, rolls back the Obamacare contraception mandate — which required birth control to be covered by insurance companies (with no co-pay or coinsurance) as a preventive service. "The rules will broaden the ability of employers, universities, religious institutions, and even health insurers to opt-out of covering birth control," BuzzFeed News previously reported.
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced on Friday morning that the rules will go into effect immediately. "Senior HHS officials, who asked not to be named, said that they estimated that 'no more' than 120,000 women would lose contraception coverage under this rule," BuzzFeed News reported. However, advocacy groups such as Planned Parenthood contest these claims and already four advocacy groups and Massachusetts are suing the Trump administration to block the rules.
Georgia Department of Corrections Press Release:
The Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) is investigating the death of an inmate at Valdosta State Prison in Valdosta, Ga.
On October 3, at 5:58 p.m., inmate Milton Jones was found unresponsive in his cell. Prison medical staff administered CPR in an attempt to revive him. He was transported to a local area hospital and was pronounced deceased at 6:51 p.m. GDC is conducting an investigation into the death, as standard procedure.
Jones was serving a 21-year sentence for Aggravated Assault and Possession of Firearm during a Crime.
The Greenville VFW Post 1377 sponsored an American Red Cross blood drive Thursday, March 15, in the Post on South Fourth Street.
Forty-nine people registered with 40 units collected.
Matt Kapp got a 26-gallon pin, Marlene Roethemeyer a 21-gallon pin, Larry Martin an 11-gallon pin, and Ted Olson a 7-gallon pin.
PJ Klawitter, Cindy Pate, Curtis Flake, and Stephanie Sizemore donated red blood cells.
The Wesfarmers conglomerate has named company veteran Rob Scott as its new Managing Director, succeeding long-term head Richard Goyder.
Scott, currently head of Wesfarmers’ industrials division, has been named as Deputy CEO with immediate effect, and will be made MD after the group’s AGM in November. He first joined the group in 1993, and then rejoined it in 2004 after working in investment banking.
Chairman Michael Chaney said Scott was an “outstanding executive and had demonstrated his leadership and commercial capability”. Chaney added that the appointment continued Wesfarmers’ “unbroken tradition of appointing its chief executives from within the group”.
Goyder, who has led the conglomerate for more than 12 years, noted: “I continue to enjoy the challenges of leading this outstanding and diverse company and appreciate the opportunities it has given me. I look forward to working with Rob on a seamless transition in the months ahead.”
May 2 Tsuchiya Holdings Co Ltd :
* Says it bought 91,700 shares back for 16.7 million yen in April
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Tbf apart from cas who ATM have won't nowt apart from the hubcap is a top team. I think what we have achieved in the last 2 years we are now one of the top teams in SL. Of course the secret is keeping there. In fairness there are 2 cups a year to play for. Out of the last 4 cups we have won 2 been in semi of the other 2 and been within 15 min of the final. That to me says we are a top team. And hopefully still more to come
SYDNEY, Australia — Paul Okon has quit as Central Coast Mariners coach with four regular season games remaining in Australia's A-League.
Okon, an ex-Australia international who commenced his managerial career working with national youth squads, joined the Mariners last season and had been negotiating with the club to extend his contract beyond 2017-18.
The Mariners released a statement Tuesday saying Okon and the club accepted an immediate release after failing to agree on the strategic direction and plans for the team.
The Mariners' youth coach Wayne O'Sullivan has been appointed as a caretaker for the A-League team.
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has suspended state law and called a special election in June to fill the seat vacated by Republican U.S. Rep. Blake Farenthold, who recently resigned following sexual harassment allegations.
Abbott’s Tuesday order schedules an election June 30 for a term expiring at the end of the year.
Farenthold’s seat was already being filled in November’s general election. But Abbott argued that wasn’t fast enough since Hurricane Harvey ravaged the district, which includes Corpus Christi, and evoked emergency powers to ensure it gets a congressional voice faster.
The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments about that same district Tuesday.
A lower court found that its boundaries as drawn by the Republican-controlled Legislature marginalized Hispanic voters. The high court could order them redrawn, if it agrees.
Shooting off aerial fireworks already is illegal in the state, but a loophole in the law allows them to be sold legally at two busy locations in southwestern Idaho. Those businesses require purchasers to sign an affidavit saying they won't set off the fireworks in Idaho.
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Joe Perry is making the most of Aerosmith‘s temporary hiatus with the release of his sixth solo project Sweetzerland Manifesto. Perry began working on the album back in 2012 with the recording of the ’60s pop hit “Eve of Destruction” but the creative process picked up steam last year and what was originally planned as…… More
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Sedlmayr Grund Und Immobilien KGaA :
* TO PROPOSE INCREASED DIVIDEND BY EUR 2.00 TO EUR 22.00, BONUS OF EUR 15.00 PER SHARE Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
The clip delves inside the dark recesses of Josh Homme's mind, featuring the singer traversing through a series of nightmarish scenarios while trying to sleep. Homme is seen being terrorized by UFOs, flying through the night sky on winged coffins and being assailed by a disembodied green hand that's permanently flying the middle finger.
"Head Like a Haunted House," which does contain explicit lyrics, is the latest track from QOTSA's most recent full-length, Villains. Watch the Liam Lynch-directed video here.
Greeley's first Comedy Con will kick off 4 p.m. today and go into Saturday at the Union Colony Civic Center, 701 10th Ave.
The event will feature cosplay competitions and comedy contests for kid's stand up and a comedy themed quiz show. Participants can check out Q&A's with comedy names such as Steve Hytner, an actor know for his role as Kenny Bania in "Seinfeld." The first Comedy Con will also host comedy workshops and more. Tickets cost $37. For more info, go to this link.
May 29, 2018 (Grand Island, Neb.) — Weather permitting, work will begin on the I-80 entrance ramps from Reference Post 312.10 to Reference Post 360.14, Grand Island to Waco, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation.
Ensley Electrical Services, of Grand Island, Nebraska has the $1,849,555 contract, which includes the installation of automated closure gates and camera towers. Minimal impact to traffic is expected. Most of the work will be on the shoulders or medians.
Access to local businesses and roadways will remain
open. The anticipated completion date is September 2019.
Unai Emery must sign players who will not shirk a battle says Campbell
The north Londoners were lacking tough players after the Invincibles era of Patrick Vieira and Martin Keown.
Their transfer policy targeted smaller, skilled players who could pass the ball through the eye of a needle.
But 'Wengerball' became a busted flush as Arsenal were often undone by more powerful sides, especially away from home.
Now former Gunner Kevin Campbell is imploring new head coach Unai Emery to take a different route to his predecessor.
The ex-striker wants to see the Spaniard recruit players with leadership credentials who will display physical and metal toughness.
Right in the heart of Dunedin’s see-and-be seen Octagon is Vault 21, whose iD Fashion Week cocktail is a futuristic fizzing gem in
delicate rose with enough bubbles to tickle your nose and all the cotton candy of the circus come to town.
A luscious fruity autumnal mouthful and awesome sweet/tart see-saw of Rose Rabbit Orange Liqueur (from Cardrona Distillery), candy floss, Mumm champagne and citrus peel, it’s called the Reveal.
It's been invented by bartender par excellence Jamie Hughes and destined to be a hit at all pre- and post-show events held upstairs at Vault 21’s exclusive private venues the White Room and Drac’s Den, where the crowd will be loud and all will, no doubt, be revealed, especially after a couple of these.
Unforeseen bonus: it matches your lipstick.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney General Jeff Sessions says the Justice Department will crack down on violent gangs.
Sessions on Tuesday called out one organization in particular, the MS-13 street gang, members of which are suspected in the killings of four people last week in Long Island. Sessions says in prepared remarks that gangs like MS-13 “represent one of the gravest threats to American safety.”
He says tougher enforcement of immigration and border crimes will curb gang activity. And he says cities that protect people in the country illegally make efforts to fight gang violence more difficult. He says so-called sanctuary cities are “aiding these cartels to refill their ranks.”
Sessions was speaking before a meeting with federal law enforcement officials to discuss ways to combat organized crime.
From what I have seen, marijuana seems addictive and hard to let go of. How greedy can our governments get to allow this drug to be legalized without sufficient testing? Saying the industry will create jobs does not justify the harm it will cause. The police must have some statistics relating to accidents and death where marijuana is a factor.
Seriously, it messes people up and gives them a false sense of reality.
Government is supposed to be "of the people" and "for the people." Guess what, sometimes they make mistakes. Let's try to fix this mistake before another generation pays the price.
A West Minister, West Bank Demerara (WBD) man was on Sunday night robbed of his Toyota Allion motorcar when two armed men attacked him just outside of his home.
The victim has been identified as Rajesh Lilman, 27, of Block X, West Minister, WBD.
According to information reaching this publication, the incident occurred at around 22:00hrs as Lilman was at the time arriving home.
This online news site understands that Lilman reportedly parked on his bridge and exited his motorcar PVV 8590 leaving the engine running and proceeded to open his gate to enter his yard.
However, as the man re-entered his vehicle, he was approached by two armed men who held him at gunpoint.
The perpetrators then entered the man’s vehicle and quickly drove off in a southern direction out of the street where they made good their escape.
The matter was reported to the Police and an investigation was launched.
Unicode President Mark Davis presented the 67 new emojis that have been listed as "draft candidates" for potential inclusion in the 2018 emoji set—and we're oh-so-excited.
Find the official Unicode document right here, with the list of icons that are going to spruce up your texts come next year.
From a frowning pile of poo to a salt shaker and a bagel cut in half (finally!), the new additions have been in high demand for quite some time. On the list you'll also find a frowning face with question marks as eyes (which we foresee using after every Game of Thrones episode), a cupcake (yum), a fire extinguisher, a teddy bear, a receipt and a whole lot of new animal icons—including a llama, a kangaroo, a hippopotamus, a raccoon and a lobster.
The oddest potential addition comes courtesy of a nazar, an evil eye amulet.
Have an emoji in mind that you think will be quite usable? You can submit a proposal right here.
ROAD rage shooting suspect David Lim Jr. pleaded not guilty to charges of frustrated homicide for allegedly shooting a nurse during a traffic altercation on F. Sotto Street in Barangay Kamputhaw, Cebu City last March 19.
Lim, the nephew of suspected drug lord Peter Lim, was arraigned before Judge Ricky Jones Macabaya of the Regional Trial Court Branch 5 in Cebu City on Tuesday morning.
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He was assisted by his lawyer Esteban Mendoza.
Lim was accused of shooting Ephraim Nuñal on his left leg and right ankle during a traffic confrontation.
Turmoil in Italian politics has sent shock waves through financial markets in moves reminiscent of the eurozone crisis.
Much has changed in Europe over...
Tolko Industries donated $2,500 to the High Prairie Native Friendship Centre just before Aboriginal Day celebrations June 21. The money will be used to offset expenses in holding the cultural celebration. Any money left over will be used to support the annual Christmas season Elder’s Banquet. Left-right are Tolko operations manager Troy Richardson, left, and Tolko maintenance clerk Tammy Dillabough, centre, presenting the cheque to Friendship Centre board secretary Josephine Payou.
Lynn V. Osborne, age 82, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2017. His parents were the late Clint Osborne and Mae Barlow Osborne.
Graveside service will be Friday, February 10, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. from the Sunset Memorial Park, Mountain City, Tennessee with Rev. Steven Spencer officiating.
A special thank you to Kathy Sheddan, First Tennessee Development District and the Mountain City Care Center for all their help during Mr. Osborne’s illness.
Professional services for Mr. Lynn Osborne are in the care of Hux-Lipford Funeral Home, Mountain City, Tennessee 37683.
The team contends against the hospital administration when an uninsured and undocumented patient comes in with a life-threatening condition.
Two British tourists are recovering in hospital after rolling their car on the Oodnadatta track. They were air-lifted by the Royal Flying Doctor Service to Adelaide on Thursday night.
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Three men have been arrested in connection with a carjacking last weekend in Bridgeton. Police say the incident occurred shortly after 10pm Sunday on Vine Street. Three men punched the driver of a vehicle in the face, pulled him from his Ford Explorer, and drove off. Two of the suspects were juveniles; the third was 20 year old Kenneth Hunter Jr. of Hopewell Township.
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Open source brands and logos often feature animals. In the image above you might be able to think of one or a few open source projects those animals might represent.
In one of Jeff Macharyas's latest articles, he highlights six open source projects with iconic brands, with some background on what the animal is and where it came from.
In this poll, we came up with a few more to add to his list for you to vote on: Which is your favorite?
To say that Grey's Anatomy fans really don't want to see Sarah Drew and Jessica Capshaw leave the series at the end of season 14 is quite an understatement.
On Monday, March 19, a week and a half after it was revealed that their characters April Kepner and Arizona Robbins would be checking out of Grey Sloan Memorial for good this spring, fans took to the skies—literally—to prove their devotion of the pair, as both actresses revealed on social media.
"OMG. There is a plane carrying a banner that says.. WE <3 SARAH DREW & JESSICA CAPSHAW right now," Capshaw tweeted. "There are no words...WE <3 YOU ALL!!"
Thousands of people will be running the All American Marathon on Sunday, March 25 in Fayetteville.Last year more than 3,500 runners laced up their shoes.The race is a benefit forABC 11 Together is a proud sponsor of the marathon.The All American Marathon and the Mike to Mike Half Marathon will begin at 7 a.m. at Festival Park in downtown Fayetteville.The marathon path will wind through the historic district of Fayetteville to the All American Freeway before ending at the Main Post Parade Field at Fort Bragg.The All American 5K will begin at 7:30 a.m. at the Main Post Parade Field on Fort Bragg.
ELK GROVE (CBS13) – Authorities say a senior couple reported missing from Elk Grove Monday and considered at-risk has been found safe.
The Sassmans have been found and are safe. We appreciate everyone helping spread the word! — EGPD (@ElkGrovePD) April 24, 2018
Police notified the public after Dale and Donna Sassman went missing from their residence in the Elk Grove area Monday night. They were seen a few hours later in the Lincoln area.
Police say the man suffers from Alzheimer’s disease and woman suffers from dementia.
May 3 Freightcar America Inc
* Freightcar America Inc reports first quarter 2017 results
* Q1 earnings per share $0.05
* Q1 revenue $139.5 million versus $148.6 million
* Q1 revenue view $99.9 million -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Q1 earnings per share view $-0.09 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Deliveries for 2017 are now expected to range between 4,200 and 4,400 railcars
* Freightcar America Inc - company delivered 1,525 railcars in q1 of 2017, compared to 1,609 railcars delivered in q1 of 2016
* Freightcar America Inc qtrly diversified backlog totaling 2,802 railcars valued at $285 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
“Night Court” star Harry Anderson died of a stroke.
The Buncombe, N.C., medical examiner determined the actor’s immediate cause of death to have been a cardioembolic cerebrovascular accident, a type of stroke, according to his death certificate.
The document, which was obtained by Page Six on Tuesday, also lists influenza and heart disease as contributing to his death.
Anderson, who also starred in the ’90s sitcom “Dave’s World,” died in his sleep last week. He was 65.
In her call to paramedics, Anderson’s wife, Elizabeth Morgan, mentioned that her husband had suffered a series of strokes earlier this year, according to TMZ.
HOUSTON (AP) Andre Johnson will sign a one-day contract with Houston on Wednesday so he can retire as a Texan.
Johnson was released in 2014 after spending his first 12 seasons with the Texans. He spent one season with the Colts before retiring last season after spending the first eight games with the Titans.
The third overall pick in the 2003 draft, Johnson left Houston as the franchise’s career leader in receptions (1,012), yards receiving (13,597), receiving touchdowns (64) and 100-yard games (51).
Johnson started 169 games for Houston and had seven 1,000-yard receiving seasons, including a career-high and franchise-record 1,598 yards receiving in 2012.
The Texans will honor him with a ceremony on Wednesday to commemorate his retirement.
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WASHINGTON (ADF) – The U.S. Supreme Court sent the case of floral artist Barronelle Stutzman back to the Washington Supreme Court June 25 after vacating that court’s decision and instructing it to reconsider her lawsuit in light of the recent decision in Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission.
In that similar case, the U.S. Supreme Court reversed Colorado’s decision to punish cake artist Jack Phillips for living and working consistently with his religious beliefs about marriage, just as Stutzman has also been trying to do while under legal attack by Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson and the American Civil Liberties Union. The two sued Stutzman after she declined, because of her faith, to design custom floral arrangements celebrating the same-sex wedding of a customer she had served for nearly 10 years. Alliance Defending Freedom attorneys represent both Stutzman and Phillips.
CAIN ALTO, Puerto Rico (AP) — After months of darkness and stifling heat, Noe Pagan was overjoyed when power-line workers arrived to restore electricity to his home deep in the lush green mountains of Puerto Rico. But to his dismay, instead of raising a power pole toppled by Hurricane Maria, the federal contractors bolted the new 220-volt line to a narrow tree trunk — a safety code violation virtually guaranteed to leave Pagan blacked out in a future hurricane.
Pagan said "I asked the contractors if they were going to connect the cable to the post and they just didn't answer."
After an eight-month, $3.8 billion federal effort to try to end the longest blackout in U.S. history, officials say Puerto Rico's public electrical authority is almost certain to collapse again when the next hurricane hits.
Kathleen Sullivan scored three goals and added an assist to help South River take an 8-6 victory over host Cape Henlopen of Delaware on Tuesday in girls lacrosse. It marked the 10th win in 11 games for the Seahawks.
Kelsey Winters added two goals and an assist while Madeline Lenkart, Lauren Zinkl and Alexis Grant had single goals. Carly Mansur made seven saves for South River (10-1).
ST. MARY’S 10, MARYVALE 5: Bryce Pfundstein (assist), Whitney Albert (assist), Julianna Sanchez and Katelyn Panebianco scored two goals apiece to lead the Saints on Monday. Ellie Rice and Marielle McAteer each scored a goal, Maggie Aumiller had two assists, Emma Driggs won eight draws and Savvy Smith made five saves for St. Mary’s (8-5).
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Rick Larson’s oak tree split off a major portion last Thursday at 10:30 a.m., narrowly missing the corner of his home at 15th and Cascade. “I was inside the house and heard this really loud cracking sound,” Larson said. The oak fell onto his yard and across 15th, and Officer Mike Martin and public works employees James Faring, center, and Dave Ouzounian cut up and cleared the branches from the road. Larson’s car took the brunt of the impact, with extensive damage to the hood and roof, but the only damage to the home was a metal porch railing. The tree also fell on his mailbox and took out the street sign at the corner. “I got pretty lucky, really, and I’ll have a lot more light in the front room now,” Larson said. The tree was laden with ice, but Larson was unsure about the cause of the break. He said he will consult with an arborist.
Mitch Morse's younger brother, Robbie, suffered a brain injury as a baby when he was shaken by a babysitter.
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MEXICO CITY (AP) — The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has called for Mexico to take urgent action in the northern border city of Nuevo Laredo, where at least 23 people have disappeared since the start of February.
The human rights authority says there are strong indications that a federal security force is responsible. It says a local human rights organization believes there have been at least 40 such disappearances.
In a statement Wednesday, the U.N. office said that it had documented the disappearances of 21 males and two females, including at least five minors.
According to statements to U.N. investigators, the disappearances typically occur at night while the victims are walking along or driving on roads. Sometimes their burned and bullet-riddled vehicles are found on roadsides.
To celebrate the 10-year anniversary of The Witcher franchise, we've teamed up with J!NX to give away five (5) $100 Giftcards to use towards their new The Witcher 3 apparel and accessories collection! Scroll down to enter below.
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The last of several hundred marchers make their way up Olive Avenue under the watch of two motorcycle police officers in the Tower District in a demonstration in support of DACA. JUAN ESPARZA LOERA Vida en el Valle
Goa Suraksha Manch today demanded dissolution of the government alleging that the government has failed in maintaining law and order in the state during the mining dependents protest in Panaji.
“From small children to elders , everyone had to bear the brunt of the inaction and lackadaisical attitude of the government,” said Anand Shirodkar , President of Goa Suraksha Manch.
“We emphathise with the mining dependents as they have lost their livelihood,” said GSM further alleging that the government has fallen prey to the mining lobby and stopped the administration from taking strict action against the law violators.
We have been silent up until now, but now we see that this was a mistake. It was the silence of good people that allowed the Nazis to flourish the first time around, and it is the silence of good people that is allowing them to flourish now.
Peter Tefft, my son, is not welcome at our family gatherings any longer. I pray my prodigal son will renounce his hateful beliefs and return home. Then and only then will I lay out the feast.
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (WHDH) — Two women were arrested Wednesday evening after police said they tried to strike an officer with their car near the Cambridgeside Galleria mall.
Police said they were pursuing the two women after a shoplifting incident at the mall. The women allegedly tried to flee, driving in the direction of the officer and nearly striking him. Poli said they then drove off, leading officers on a pursuit. The driver and passenger then got out of the car and tried to flee on foot. Police then arrested the two 23-year-old women.
7News has a crew on the scene and will have more on this breaking story as it develops.
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BAMAKO, Oct 6 (Reuters) - The Ivory Coast extended their lead at the top of Group C in their World Cup qualifying campaign on Friday, but the 0-0 draw away to Mali means they can now be overtaken by Morocco.
Russian-based striker Moussa Doumbia missed a first half sitter and struck the crossbar in the second half as the hosts, already out of contention for a place at next year's finals, came close to their first win of the campaign.
The Ivorians, who lost several key players to injury on the eve of the game, moved to eight points from five matches, two more than Morocco who play on Saturday at home to Gabon.
Should the Moroccans win, they will go top by a point and set up a potentially dramatic conclusion to the group next month when they travel to the Ivory Coast for their last match.
The Ivorians have been to the last three World Cup finals but turned in a listless showing on Friday. (Reporting by Mark Gleeson in Cape Town; Editing by Christian Radnedge)
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Uzbekistan proposed Russia to build a nuclear power plant in the Navoi region, Director General of Rosatom State Nuclear Energy Corporation Alexei Likhachev told reporters, RIA Novosti reported.
"The president and the prime minister [of Uzbekistan] have today offered us a site in the Navoi region," Likhachev said, adding that relevant information is being gathered now.
Earlier, a deal was signed by Director General of Rosatom State Nuclear Energy Corporation Alexei Likhachev and the Uzbek Deputy Prime Minister Nodir Otazhonov
The agreement creates a legal basis for bilateral cooperation between Russia and Uzbekistan regarding the peaceful use of atomic energy.
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FOX 17 – Being 3-1 and atop the NFC North Division, the Detroit Lions are starting to get a little more love from the TV networks.
The Lions are the main 1:00 p.m. game on Fox this week, which will be aired live here on FOX 17. They take on the also 3-1 Carolina Panthers in Detroit. Much of the country will see the game too.
Fox has the doubleheader this week, so the 4:25 p.m. game will be the Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys, two teams who we seem to see every week somehow, somewhere.
On the single CBS game, West Michigan will once again see the Pittsburgh Steelers, who are taking on the Jacksonville Jaguars. The east side of Michigan doesn’t get a 1:00 p.m. game on CBS, but gets the Baltimore at Oakland game at 4:00 p.m., so as not to compete against the Lions for viewers.
I have an engineering question. As we all know, the violence this weekend in Charlottesville originated in a proposal to tear down a statue of Robert E. Lee that was erected in 1924. What does it take to pull down a statue like that? If I had, say, a big pickup truck, could I tie a cable around the statue, attach it to the trailer hitch, and gun the engine? Would that bring it down? How about two pickup trucks? Or does it take a lot more power than that?
How about smaller statues? Would it work on them? It would be illegal and potentially dangerous, of course, so probably it’s better for cities to just take down the statues on their own.
But I’m still curious.
With Marvel's 'Black Panther' getting closer and closer, the movie is already projected to shatter box office records. (We have a feeling last week's 'African Royalty'-themed Hollywood premiere only heightened the anticipation!)
Aside from the film's stellar cast. the movie soundtrack is no doubt also a huge part of fan's excitement for opening night.
Kendrick Lamar first dropped the official tracklist on January 31, and fans were instantly hyped to see new music from Khalid, Travis Scott and 2Chainz (just to name a few!)
Now, Kung Fu Kenny and The Weeknd just released the audio for one of the song's off the album.
WARNING: This song contains mature language.
This marks the second song from the sountrack that has been released. K-Dot first gave fans a taste of what to expect earlier this month when he released 'All The Stars' featuring SZA.
British Prime Minister Theresa May called on Tuesday for an early election on June 8, saying the government had the right plan for negotiating the terms of Britain’s exit from the European Union and she needed political unity in London.
Sterling rose against the dollar after May made the surprise announcement outside her Downing Street office.
“I have just chaired a meeting of the cabinet where we agreed that the government should call a General Election to be held on the 8th of June,” May said.
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Maryland sophomore Kevin Huerter has decided to leave school early and remain in the 2018 NBA Draft, a source confirmed to CBS Sports on Wednesday.
An official announcement is expected soon.
Huerter averaged 14.8 points, 5.0 rebounds and 3.4 assists in 34.4 minutes per game last season while shooting 41.7 percent from 3-point range. The 6-foot-7 guard is considered a borderline first-round pick in next month's NBA Draft. His departure means Maryland is losing two of its top four scorers from last season's team that finished 19-13 overall and was ranked No. 16 in the CBS Sports Top 25 (and one) before this news.
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The fire was reported about 8 p.m. in the 36000 block of Springsong Way, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
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Yoga means the union of breath with movement of the body, and now Fairbanksans are discovering a third element of the ancient practice - therapy.
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* Q1 loss per share $0.49
* Q1 revenue $243,000
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Family and supporters of Martin Esquivel-Hernandez appear at a rally calling for his release from custody on immigration charges filed in Pittsburgh. Photo via the "Bring Martin Home" Facebook page.
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A 43-year-old Pine Bluff man is now facing a capital murder charge after a man he was accused of battering died from his injuries nearly two weeks later, authorities said.
Allen Claggett is accused of beating his sister's boyfriend, Henry Johnson, around 1 a.m. June 2 at a home in the 1700 block of South Hickory Street, the Pine Bluff Police Department said.
The sister told investigators later that day, after Johnson lost consciousness and appeared to be suffering from a seizure, that Claggett accused Johnson hours before of beating her. When the sister said Johnson had not done so, Claggett "began hitting her in her face with his fist," the report said.
Claggett then struck Johnson in the face multiple times and stomped on him, the report said.
Medics who responded noted Johnson had "major head injuries," police said. He was airlifted to a Little Rock hospital, where he died Tuesday night.
Claggett is being held without bail.
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Khartoum — The Technical Committee of the Cabinet' Social and Cultural Development Sector discussed, in a meeting which was chaired by Undersecretary of Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research , Dr Azhari Abdul-Bagi, report about visit of delegation of Ministry of Higher Education to the United States of America during 23-31 January , 2017.
The committee affirmed continuation of efforts to enhance relations with all countries, especially with the developed ones.
The Technical Committee also recommended follow-up fields of cooperation between Sudanese universities and their American counterparts in areas of scholarships and fellowships as well as formulating common research projects targeting fields which are priority to Sudan.
The Cabinet's Technical Committee, Meanwhile, stood on level of implementation of requirements of the State Reform Program by ministries of social and cultural development sector.
The forever stamp is the 41st issue under Black Heritage Month released on 30th January 2018. Lena Horne was a trailblazer in Hollywood for women of color and used her fame as an entertainer to become an important civil rights spokesperson.
The stamp art features a photograph of Lena Horne taken by Christian Steiner in the 1980s. Kristen Monthei colorized the original black-and-white photo, adding a background reminiscent of Horne’s Stormy Weather album, with a few clouds to add texture and subtly make the album reference. “Lena Horne” is written along the bottom of the stamp, with “Black Heritage,” the stamp series title, at the top. “USA” and “Forever” appear on the lower right-hand side above Horne’s name. Art director Ethel Kessler designed the stamp.
Having already smooshed everything imaginable, the internet is ready to leave hydraulic presses behind and now focus its collective interest on weird things you can stick in an industrial shredder. First up is a classic Stretch Armstrong toy ,whose moist, squishy death cries will haunt your nightmares.
Featuring a body made of latex rubber filled with a stretchy gel (which was originally gelled corn syrup) the Stretch Armstrong action figure can be stretched from 15-inches long to almost five-feet without it tearing. Impressive stretching capabilities don’t mean anything to an industrial shredder, which quickly devours Armstrong, turning the hero into the equivalent of ground beef.
Stretch Armstrong did get his revenge, as cleaning the industrial shredder after this experiment was even more nightmarish. [YouTube via The Awesomer]
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An independent café and micropub could be set to open its doors in Newmarket within weeks.
The Black Bess, which will specialise in small independently brewed beers and specialist coffee and teas, with locally sourced produce from around the Newmarket and Cambridge area, will open in 7 Rous Road.
The café, subject to approval from Forest Heath District Council, will be owned by Turpins Brewery, which is an independent microbrewery that supplies beer to places in Cambridgeshire and the surrounding areas.
The owner hopes to sell a variety of goods, from beers to artisan breads and cheeses.
The application to Forest Heath says it wants its premises license granted to open the café by September 1, 2017.
Black Bess is set to open on Monday to Thursday between 8.30am and 11.15pm, 8.30am to 11.30pm on Friday and Saturday, and 8.30pm to 11pm on Sundays.
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NEWS REPORT: All teams and seedings for the four European club competitions will be announced on 10 July
European Cup draw to take place on 17 July
Following the VELUX EHF Champions League Group Phase and the Women’s EHF Champions League Group Matches Draw event last week another draw date is approaching. On Tuesday 17 July the European club competitions draw will take place in Vienna as the first two playing rounds in each of the four cups will be determined.
When it comes to the number of participating teams the biggest draw event of the season will start with the Women’s Challenge Cup, followed by the Men’s Challenge Cup and the Women’s EHF Cup. The Men’s EHF Cup will conclude the event.
All teams interested in taking part in the new season of one of these four competitions had to register by Tuesday 3 July. Already next week on 10 July the European Handball Federation will release all the confirmed teams and seeding lists for all the cups.
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Panaji: The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the illegal mining case, on Friday questioned Moshin Khan, the elder brother of businessman, Imran Khan who was arrested last week and subsequently released on bail.When contacted, investigation officer Dattaguru Sawant confirmed that Moshin was quizzed on Friday, and has been called again for further questioning on Monday.Another SIT official said that Moshin dealt in ore exports. The police suspect that his firm’s turnover ran into several crores of rupees, some of which was not accounted for.”We suspect the company handled iron ore of a reputed mine owner through a trader who has been absconding since the SIT intensified its investigation,” the SIT official said.The SIT official further said that they are in possession of Khan’s bank account details that would help them unearth more hidden transactions.[TOI]
DETROIT (WHDH) — Three people are in custody after two police officers were shot in Detroit on Sunday night.
Police said the officers were responding to reports of a burglary. The teen living at the house allegedly thought the officers were burglars and shot them.
One of the officers was hit in the arm and was treated and released from the hospital. The other was hit in the face and is in critical condition.
The teen is now in custody, along with his mother and a sibling. Prosecutors have not decided if the teen will face any charges.
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The season opens with well-loved symphonic works that explore the depths of the orchestra and challenge the ensemble to rise to the occasion. The program begins with the dramatic Prelude to Wagner's opera, "Die Meistersinger," and the uplifting Suite No.1 from Bizet's opera, "Carmen", and concludes with Brahms' epic Symphony No.1.
Pre-Concert Talk at 2:00 p.m. by Dr. Peter Gibeau, University of Wisconsin-Washington County music professor and KMS principal bass.
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Price: Tickets are available on the website or by calling 262-334-3469 to request a season ticket mailer or individual tickets. http://www.kmsymphony.org/concerts-tickets.htm
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The Cleveland Browns wasted little time revamping their front office, hiring former Kansas City Chiefs GM John Dorsey on Thursday night.
“We are thrilled to have John Dorsey lead our football operations,” Browns owners Dee and Jimmy Haslam said in a statement. “John has been immersed in the NFL for 26 years, won two Super Bowls, built sustainable winning football teams and is highly respected for his football acumen. We know we have a critical and very positive opportunity ahead of us to profoundly impact the foundation of this football team. Bringing in someone of John Dorsey’s caliber, his track record of success and his experience, significantly strengthens our opportunities to build a winning football team and that has been, and continues to be, what we want for our fans.”
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Police have confirmed that the woman injured in the stabbing incident in Denbigh in the early hours of Saturday morning has died.
Police were called following a serious stabbing incident ,which caused injuries to two people, in the Love Lane / High Street area, Denbigh at 4am on Saturday morning.
A man has been remanded in custody and charged in relation to the incident and will appear before Llandudno Magistrates court later today.
Investigations into the incident will continue.
Detective Inspector Steve Williams, said: “Our deepest sympathies go out to the family and the friends of the woman who has passed away, and once again we’d like to thank the local community for their assistance with investigations into this incident.”
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101.
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Ivanka Trump looked back on 2016 and shared a family photo in social media posts Saturday as she celebrated New Year's Eve and the last night of Hanukkah with her husband and children.
In one post, Trump, Jared Kushner and their stood happily in front of a menorah.
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UNION GROVE, Wis. (AP) — Three Illinois men who were shot to death at point-blank range during a drag racing event in southeastern Wisconsin may have been targeted by a rival gang member, a sheriff's official said Monday. The three were fatally shot as they stood near a concession area in the.... news-yahoo 5:42:00 PM CEST
Located next to City Hall at 7th and Dominion, the City’s main fire hall is more than 60 years old. Photo: City of Prince George
Prince George Fire Rescue put out a fire on the 1900 block of Upland Street early Monday morning.
Around 4:10 AM, crews from three halls arrived to find an older class “A” Winnebago Motorhome fully engulfed and flames spreading to the nearby structure.
Firefighters quickly knocked down the fire and contained it to the right wall of the structure’s exterior. The structure suffered was “light charring” and smoke damage.
Luckily, no one was home at the time and there were no injuries to any firefighters.
Fire Rescue is still investigating the cause of the fire, and estimate damages cost about $35,000.00.
Lots of Yellowstone visitors have seen the bubbling mud pots and clockwork geysers, but beyond the boardwalk, there's a wilderness few have experienced.
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Anyone hoping to cross the India-Pakistan border faces huge bureaucratic obstacles in getting a visa. But mobile technology and social media is enabling Pakistanis and Indians to talk and even flirt with each other.
It’s something that has become increasingly popular amongst the gay communities in both countries, as Secunder Kermani discovered in Lahore.
You might recognize Victoria Ward from the Food Network’s “Cooks Vs. Cons.” Victoria also has a YouTube channel that has become quite popular. She’s showing us three easy summer go-to recipes. Be sure to find them in the recipe section of our website. Click here for Victoria’s YouTube page and follow her on Instagram @hawthornechic.
Excessive Heat Watch issued June 14 at 4:05PM PDT expiring June 21 at 9:00PM PDT in effect for: Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego
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A cyclist suffered head head injuries after being involved in a collision with car.
The male cyclist had minor injuries after the crash near the village of Parkend in the Forest of Dean.
The man did not need hospital treatment.
It is believed the accident happened on the winding Parkend to Lydney road at about 1.15pm this afternoon.
Motorists were told to slow down in the area on Friday afternoon, but it has now been cleared.
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi’s governor has signed the nation’s tightest abortion restrictions into law.
Republican Gov. Phil Bryant signed House Bill 1510 on Monday afternoon. It becomes law immediately and bans most abortions after 15 weeks’ gestation. Bryant has frequently said he wants Mississippi to be the “safest place in America for an unborn child.”
The law’s only exceptions are if a fetus has health problems making it “incompatible with life” outside of the womb at full term, or if a pregnant woman’s life or a “major bodily function” is threatened by pregnancy. Pregnancies resulting from rape and incest aren’t exempted.
Abortion rights advocates are calling the law unconstitutional because it limits abortion before fetuses can live outside the womb. The owner of Mississippi’s only abortion clinic opposes the law and has pledged to sue.
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It is the middle of the week and here is your thought. The threefold cord of marriage is you, your spouse and God. When all three of you work together nothing can destroy your home. Today make it your effort to include the Lord in every aspect of your home. Be a family that prays. Trust Him to keep you home strong and healthy and put in the effort yourself as well.
HUNTINGTON WOODS, Mich. (AP) - More than a dozen tractor-trailers lined up beneath a Detroit-area freeway overpass to aid police trying to help a man contemplating suicide.
Michigan State Police Lt. Michael Shaw said troopers received a call early Tuesday about the man standing on an overpass above Interstate 696 in Huntington Woods. As officers routed traffic away, they directed truckers to drive into positions to shorten the fall if the man jumped.
Thirteen trucks lined the freeway as police dealt with the man. The incident lasted about four hours until he walked off to waiting officers and to seek medical help.
Shaw says troopers typically work with truckers during such incidents, but it's unusual to have so many involved. He adds there are "many other options out there aside from taking your own life."
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After President Donald Trump declassified the memo, the Republican-led House Intelligence Committee released the memo based on classified information that alleges the FBI abused U.S. government surveillance powers in its investigation into Russian election interference. Susan Walsh AP
U.S. consulates in St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg and Vladivostok have resumed processing applications for travel visas, after suspending their work this summer as relations between Washington and Moscow soured.
The U.S. Embassy has warned consulate services might still be affected by low staff numbers.
The consulates temporarily suspended processing non-immigrant visas in August after Russia ordered the U.S. to cut its staff to 455. The move came after U.S. President Donald Trump signed fresh sanctions against Russia in July.
The new Assassin’s Creed is one of the bigger games at the Electronic Entertainment Expo trade show in Los Angeles, and we braved the hordes of the E3 floor to bring you gameplay from upcoming adventure running in 4K on an Xbox One X.
In this new Assassin’s Creed, you can see that the combat has shifted from that Batman: Arkham Asylum-style counter system to a simpler Dark Souls mechanic that is all about timing heavy and light attacks. The video below should also give you an idea of what the game should look like running on an Xbox One X or a powerful PC.
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April 17, 2017, 6:31 PM | Authorities are searching for a suspect who allegedly shot and killed an elderly man — apparently chosen at random — in Cleveland. A video of the killing was posted on Facebook. The manhunt has involved resources and agencies across several states. Dean Reynolds reports.
WASHINGTON (AP) — A bipartisan immigration deal between President Donald Trump and Congress is nowhere in sight.
Democrats are disparaging Trump's State of the Union remarks as racially divisive, boosting partisan distrust. Trump's offer of "a down-the-middle compromise" stands no chance of passing the Republican-led Congress, with even GOP lawmakers demanding changes.
It's unclear whether the two parties can reach an election-year pact protecting hundreds of thousands of young immigrants from deportation and sharpening border security.
Even the timetable for resolving the dispute is slipping. There are only faint hopes that an agreement can be reached by Feb. 8, when a potential government shutdown would occur unless lawmakers approve spending legislation.
No. 2 House Democratic leader Steny Hoyer says, "If the deadline is Feb. 8, we're not going to make it."
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The Easley community will say goodbye to the owner of a popular ice cream shop on Monday.
Joe Lesley, owner of Joe’s Ice Cream Parlor, died on Saturday after a battle with cancer, according to an obituary.
Joe’s Ice Cream Parlor is located at 136 East Main Street in Easley.
According to the ice cream shop’s Facebook page, Lesley was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer that had spread into his bones.
Funeral services will begin at 3 p.m. Monday at Easley First Baptist Church. Visitation will be from 1 to 2:45 p.m.
Lesley was 77. He was known to many as "Hot Dog," his obituary states.
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This weekend, the valley could see triple digits for the first time in 2018. (FOX5)
This weekend, the valley could see triple digits for the first time in 2018. Earlier this week, snow fell in the mountains and the valley saw temperatures in the 60s!
“The weather's crazy, but at least, you know, if it's gonna be crazy, I'd rather it be this crazy instead of like snow back east all the time: six months of winter,” Las Vegas resident Donna Jobert said.
“Even though we've had a lot of changing weather this week, once it starts heating up, there's no change. It's just hot,” Las Vegas resident Audrey Carlson said.
People all around the valley were already gearing up for the heat. The Sunset Park splash pad was packed with kids Friday. Parents said it’s a way to keep the kids cool and occupied in the heat.
“Splash pads are good. I gamble, stay inside, movies,” Jobert said.
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The 24th annual South African Music Awards (Samas) take place on Saturday. While we wait to see who is going to wear what, below, we take a look at the best and worst dressed over the last five years:
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Country music fans know: there's nothing that will bring your boots to the floor or a tear to your eye like a good country love song. So no wedding playlist would be complete without a few (or 42) of our favorites. Whether it's for your reception, ceremony, or first dance, these new country love songs will set the mood on your big day. They're upbeat, slow and sexy, and, most importantly, romantic. Ahead, listen to each of the songs that make up our 2017 country wedding playlist and grab the full playlist on Spotify below.
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The members of the Santo Daime church fought for the right to drink hallucinogenic tea. And they're serving it to kids.
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Missouri Lawyers Weekly on Friday hosted its annual Up & Coming Awards, which recognize lawyers who are 40 years or younger or within the first 10 years of practice. This year, the sheer volume of nominations received was the highest in the collective memory of staff at Missouri Lawyers Media, Publisher Liz Irwin told the crowd. “Make ...
Tuesday Morning Blend: Instrumental Chillwave 4/18/17
Keeping it chilllll this morning with jazz inspired vaporwave tracks ranging from Nujabes to Macintosh Plus.
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HBM, Inc.‘s new T12HP digital torque transducer supports dynamic measurements in the test stand and provides unprecedented precision, according to the company, particularly in terms of temperature stability.
Temperature influences have virtually no impact on the measurement result, says HBM, due to a TC0 value of 0.005%/10K. In addition, the resulting FlexRange function provided by the T12HP allows users to take a closer look at any partial range of the full nominal (rated) measurement range.
The T12HP also features a host of interfaces, including CAN, PROFIBUS, EtherCAT and PROFINET, for easy integration with a variety of test stand concepts. The T12HP measurement flange is installed directly in the drivetrain and is, therefore, maintenance free. The transducer is available with different nominal (rated) torques, ranging from 100 Nm to 10 kNm.
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ROH World Tag Team Champions The Briscoes will take on The Young Bucks at ROH Best in the World in Baltimore, Maryland on June 29. Jay and Mark Briscoe won the titles back in March at ROH 16th Anniversary PPV against The Motor City Machine Guns.
Below is the updated card:
* Dalton Castle (c) vs. Cody vs. Marty Scurll (ROH World Championship)
* The Briscoes (c) vs. The Young Bucks (ROH World Tag Team Championship)
Also announced for the PPV is KUSHIDA and Stardom's Kagetsu and Hazuki. As of this writing, opponents have yet to be announced.
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. — The College of William and Mary’s first female president is officially on the job.
The Daily Press reports that Katherine A. Rowe was sworn in Monday in a ceremony led by Gov. Ralph Northam.
Rowe is the school’s 28th president. She is the first woman to lead the institution in its 325-year history.
She replaces W. Taylor Reveley III, who retired after 10 years as president.
Rowe previously served as provost and dean of the faculty at Smith College. Her areas of research and scholarship have included Shakespeare as well as Medieval and Renaissance drama and media history.
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Thousands of demonstrators, including actor Ralf Little, have been marching through central London calling for more government support for the NHS.
The event, called "NHS in crisis - fix it now" was organised by the People's Assembly and Health Campaigns Together.
In response to the rally, the Department of Health and Social Care said: "We know the NHS is extremely busy, which is why the government supported it this winter with an additional £437 million of funding, and why it was given top priority in the recent Budget with an extra £2.8bn allocated over the next two years. "
MONTROSE, Pa. — A gas driller’s ongoing feud with a Pennsylvania homeowner over the contamination of his water supply has once again entered a courtroom.
Houston-based Cabot Oil & Gas Corp. claims Dimock resident Ray Kemble and his former lawyers tried to extort the company through a frivolous lawsuit. The federal lawsuit, which was filed in April but withdrawn two months later, accused Cabot of polluting Kemble’s water supply.
Cabot says the claims in Kemble’s suit were the subject of a 2012 settlement between Cabot and dozens of Dimock residents, including Kemble. It’s seeking monetary damages against Kemble and his former lawyers. The first hearing in the case was held Monday.
Kemble says Cabot is trying to use the legal system to shut down dissent.
Pennsylvania regulators previously held Cabot responsible for polluting residential water wells in Dimock.
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - Crews are hard at work on a new drive-in theater in northern Vigo County.
Excitement is growing as progress continues for the Moon Light Drive-In Theater.
On Monday, crews surveyed and marked the property.
They hope to start work on the foundation of a new building on Tuesday.
That building will house things like the concessions and restrooms.
The screen has already been painted and is ready to go.
Theater owners hope to release an opening date in a couple of months.
The Norwalk Police Department, Huron County Sheriff's Office, Ohio Investigative Unit, and the Ohio State Highway Patrol's Norwalk post joined efforts in conducting an OVI checkpoint on Friday night. The checkpoint, set up on U.S. 250 just south of Lais Road in Norwalk, was conducted from 9 to 11 p.m. During the checkpoint by officers, 573 vehicles were checked for signs of impairment.
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China Launches Communication Satellite for Algeria
(Source: Xinhua; published Dec 11, 2017)
XICHANG, Sichuan --- China launched Algeria's first communication satellite, Alcomsat-1, into a preset orbit from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in the southwestern province of Sichuan early Monday.
The satellite was the first cooperative project in aerospace industry between the two countries. It will be used by Algeria for broadcast and television, emergency communication, distance education, e-governance, enterprise communication, broadband access and satellite-based navigation.
The satellite was launched 40 minutes after midnight by a Chinese Long March-3B carrier rocket, making it the 258th flight mission for the Long March rocket family.
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MARION, SC (WMBF) – A Nichols woman has been arrested in connection with a fatal weekend shooting that claimed the life of a Mullins man.
According to a press release from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, Donna Hewitt Walters, 46, is charged with murder and possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime.
Walters’ charges stem from the Sunday shooting death of 53-year-old Lester Wade Walters. Deputies to an incident on Opal Court on Sunday.
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The dog was wary of the present dad brought home always a bad sign! Clare (Joey King) is the recipient of a curious Chinese “wishing pot" in the form of a music box. Whimsically at first, she makes wishes with horrific, if sometimes seemingly advantageous, results. Wish Upon is a horror movie scary for its insistent fatalism. It’s also an interesting high school film with the old cast of posh nasty girls and outcasts from the decaying side of townâ€”except nowadays the kids ride bikes to school, learn Chinese and torment each other digitally. Wish Upon also works as a contemporary fairy tale of obsession, shallow values and the multiverse.
The performers of Cirque Dreams Holidaze can't wait any longer. They're ready to spread their Christmas cheer with acrobatics, elaborate costumes and music, and, of course, some good, old-fashioned (not really) gravity-defying. Bring in the holiday season with some flips, twists, and a lot of glitter. Tickets start at $20.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – Kansas City police are investigating the shooting death of a utility worker at a job site.
Police say the man was shot Monday morning. He was working at the construction site for a company that contracted with Spire Energy.
The man’s name has not been released. Police say the motive is unknown.
The Kansas City Star reports witnesses said the shooter walked up to a group of workers and briefly spoke to them before pulling out a gun and firing several shots and then walking away.
Officers are searching for the suspect.
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STANFORD, Calif. — Stanford forward Reid Travis has pulled out of the NBA draft and will transfer for his final year of eligibility.
Travis said Wednesday that he decided to stay in college after testing the draft process but will finish his career at another school. Travis will be eligible immediately as a graduate transfer.
Travis has been selected to the All-Pac-12 team twice. He ranks seventh in Stanford history with 1,427 points and 10th with 758 rebounds. He ranked third last season in the Pac-12 in both scoring (19.5 points per game) and rebounding (8.7 rpg).
Travis missed the final 22 games in 2015-16 with a leg injury and had his medical hardship petition granted by the NCAA last May.
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With television hits like "Grey's Anatomy," "Scandal" and "How to Get Away with Murder," Shonda Rhimes is a Hollywood powerhouse.
KHAIRPUR : Two youth committed suicide in separate incidents near here on Monday. According to details, a youth, Ghulam Muhammad Shar, shot himself dead with a pistol in his house in village Izat Khan Shar in the jurisdiction of Faiz Gunj police station.
The cause of suicide is stated to be some petty issue.
Mean while another youth Mujeebur Rahman Katper committed suicide by drinking pesticide at village Jiskani.
He was brought to Kotdiji hospital where doctors confirmed his death. The cause of suicide is stated to be poverty.
A small aircraft has crashed into a radio tower north of El Reno in Canadian County.
Oklahoma Highway Patrol and Canadian County officials are responding to the crash and subsequent fire Wednesday evening.
They are responding in the area of Memorial and Manning roads.
Bob Mills SkyNews 9 was flying over the scene and saw a radio tower had collapsed with smoke coming from where the plane had landed.
The tower reportedly stood one mile high.
Stay with News 9 and News9.com for more information.
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD)- North Charleston Police are responding to a reported shooting in the 7000 block of Park Gate Drive.
According to Charleston County Dispatch, the call came in at 12:52am.
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MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A 24-year-old University of Wisconsin graduate student who was to receive her master's degree next month has been identified as the pedestrian killed when a car left the road Saturday night and drove onto a sidewalk in Madison, Wisconsin.
The Dane County Medical Examiner's Office said Monday that Wenxin "Wendy" Huai (wun shin hway) died from her injuries in the crash. UW-Madison Dean of Students Lori Berquam says Huai was from Beijing and had been on the Madison campus since 2015 studying economics. She also worked as a research assistant in the Traffic and Operations Safety Laboratory.
Berquam says Huai was slated to receive her master's degree in economics next month.
Madison police spokesman Joel DeSpain says the driver is a 32-year-old Madison man who remains hospitalized following the crash.
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This story has been corrected to show that it's the Dane County Medical Examiner's Office, not coroner's office.
Call of Duty 2017: Will Sledgehammer Games return to the past?
Sledgehammer Games are in charge of Call of Duty 2017 and have yet to make a formal announcement on their plans.
The big Call of Duty reveal is usually saved for around May, however, last year saw Infinity Ward drop a big hint on what kind of game they were working on ahead of time.
They posted a New Year celebration card on Twitter, showing an astronaut “reaching new heights.”
It led many fans to speculate that the next Call of Duty would be Space Warfare-themed, which proved to be true.
And now Sledgehammer Games have done something similar, posting a Christmas message, with a weapon from a different era, front and centre.
STEPANAKERT. – The adversary violated the ceasefire along the line of contact between the Karabakh and Azerbaijani opposing forces 55 times, from late Monday night to early Tuesday morning.
During this time the Azerbaijani armed forces fired more than 640 shots toward the position-holders of the Republic of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh Republic/NKR) Defense Army, and with different-caliber shooting weapons, the defense army informed Armenian News-NEWS.am.
In addition, the adversary fired 93 shots from sniper rifles, in southerly, easterly, and northeasterly directions of the line of contact.
But the Artsakh defense army vanguard units took actions in response, and they continued to reliably maintain their military positions.
WASHINGTON — Congressional Democrats are starting to send thousands of dollars in contributions to charity, hoping to distance themselves from disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein.
The nonpartisan Center for Responsive Politics says Weinstein and his family have given candidates and political groups more than $1.4 million since the 1992 election. Nearly all has gone to Democrats and their allies.
Several Democrats have announced plans to donate money to charities, including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and two possible presidential candidates, Sens. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and Kirsten Gillibrand of New York.
Republican Party Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel says "returning this dirty money should be a no-brainer."
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Leicester City defender Harry Maguire was seen celebrating with manager Gareth Southgate after England knocked Colombia out of the World Cup 2018, with his girlfriend Fern Hawkins watching everything from inside Russia’s Spartak Stadium in Moscow.
Shortly after their success, the 25-year-old’s other half took to Instagram to share a loved-up snap of the pair with her 5,112 followers.
Cuddling up to the athlete, the brunette beauty looked smitten in the throwback photo as her companion towered above her.
Wearing her tresses in a high ponytail, Harry placed an arm around her slender shoulders as they stood in a kitchen.
Fern’s toned tum was impossible to miss in her cropped purple T-shirt, which was totally open at the back and sides.
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Golden Globe Nominee Daniel Kaluuya Says 'Get Out' Isn't Funny
"Get Out" star Daniel Kaluuya sits down with Entertainment Weekly to discuss the Golden Globe-nominated film. Though submitted as a comedy/musical for the award show, Kaluuya says "Get Out" is not funny but rather a well documented film on an everyday experience.
UPDATE: A faulty heating unit is to blame for starting the fire at Sam's Club in Rib Mountain, according to SAFER Fire Captain Doug Jennings.
Jennings said Saturday night the fire was contained to the roof area. There is no estimate on the cost of damage at this time.
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Crews responded to a fire at Sam's Club in Rib Mountain Saturday.
Authorities were called shorty before 2:30 p.m..
The store was evacuated. No one was hurt.
Multiple local law enforcement agencies responded.
Smoke could be seen from coming from the roof.
Sources from the Marathon County Sheriff's Department report that the fire started from an air conditioning unit.
No word on the extent of the damage.
This is a developing story. Stay with Newsline 9 for the latest.
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Here's THE RED ZONE forecast for this evenings High School Football games.
Looking very nice with fair to partly cloudy skies, light southerly winds and mild temperatures throughout the evening. Starting out at about 80 degrees at Kick-Off, then cooling nicely throughout the game. Enjoy!!!
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The summer tourism boom on Cape Cod and the Islands is off and running. It's good news economically, but it also highlights an ongoing labor shortage.
Wendy Northcross, CEO of the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce, joins us to discuss.
How many QA engineers does it take to screw in a lightbulb? 3: 1 to screw it in and 2 to say "I told you so" when it doesn't work.
A picture of Earth taken during one of the crewed Apollo missions, a NASA program which ran trips to the moon between 1968 and 1972. The next generation of moon missions could employ a lunar space tug, according to a new paper.
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Students arrive for the first day of classes at Foothill High School as members of the marching band, dance and cheerleading programs welcome them in Henderson on Monday, Aug. 14, 2017. More than 320,000 children will be headed into 356 schools in Clark County. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
Nigerian international, Hope Akpan has joined English League one outfit, Bradford City on a two-year contract from Burton Albion.
Akpan, 26, joined the football club on a free transfer, becoming the club’s ninth signing of the summer.
The midfielder, who has been capped at international level by Nigeria, has now joined up with his new team mates at their pre-season Cheshire training camp.
“We are really pleased to get Hope into the building,” Bradford City head coach, Michael Collins was quoted as saying on the club’s official website.
“We already had excellent quality in that area (midfield), but Hope will add to that whilst also offering a strong physical presence.
“The intensity of the league demands we have quality in all departments to cope, and we feel like we are getting there now,” he said.
The Missouri Army National Guard’s 548th Transportation Company out of Trenton left for Fort Leonard Wood Thursday.
The company will complete four weeks of pre-mobilization training to prepare for deployment overseas in March.
More than 150 citizen-soldiers are receiving combat skills and weapons training.
The unit plans to hold a departure ceremony after training is complete.
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CALGARY, Alberta, April 3 The Syncrude oil sands project in northern Alberta has cut its production to zero for all of April following a fire last month, three market sources said on Monday.
Syncrude, which is majority-owned by Suncor Energy, previously said shipments of synthetic crude were expected to restart at up to 50 percent of the plant's 350,000 barrel-per-day capacity in mid-April. (Reporting by Nia Williams and Catherine Ngai)
Trying To Better Detect Potential Mass Shooters After Las Vegas As law enforcement officers try to learn how to identify potential shooters, the people who study this kind of violence say this is being driven partly by the attention the media pays to it.
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It's a sticky situation in the new world of legal pot - how to dose, and regulate, marijuana edibles. Are they a drug, a food, or both? Who's watching to make sure the products are made in a safe way, and that they're dosed properly? FOX40 will find out -- tonight at 10.
Martino brought in his only target for 19 yards in Sunday's 24-21 loss to the Lions.
Making his fifth appearance of the season, Martino recorded his first reception of 2017 in the second quarter. The speedy 26-year-old is firmly ensconced in the latter portion of the Buccaneers' receiver depth chart and isn't guaranteed active status each week, making him a fantasy afterthought.
Tottenham have jumped to front of the queue to sign unhappy Barcelona midfielder Andre Gomes as the Portuguese star has decided to swap his agent Jorge Mendes with Paul Martin, agent of Ross Barkley and John Stone. On the one hand, Andre Gomes’ decision will not make Juve and AC Milan any happy as the unhappy Barcelona midfielder has been monitored for very long time by the Serie A giants who are in need of some midfield reinforcement for next season.On the other hand, the appointment of Paul Martin as Andre Gomes’ new agent is very good news for Tottenham who are also long time admirers of the Portugal International.Andre Gomes’ previous agent Jorge Mendes is, in fact, on very good terms with AC Milan and Juventus had met him a couple of times to discuss the transfer of the former Valencia star.Now, Andre Gomes’ decision to hire Paul Martin puts Tottenham in pole position to sign the Portugal ace who will surely leave the Nou Camp in the summer.
Officials are keeping an eye on the Flint River, which runs through downtown Albany, as they continue to track heavy rain that is headed to the area. Business owners, who sit right by the river and tourists said they are more concerned about the rain than the river flooding.
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TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) — The Kansas Highway Patrol worked numerous special enforcements throughout the month of November.
Those included speeding, seat belts and DUI patrols. These were in addition to the work Patrol personnel conduct on a regular basis.
“Last year, I asked KHP commanders to add an additional component to our enforcement efforts,” said KHP Superintendent, Colonel Mark Bruce. “Specifically, they were asked to identify known areas where aggressive enforcement efforts may prove beneficial.”
The special enforcement results are below:
November Year to date DUI Arrests 9 69 DUI-Drugs 0 5 Warrant Arrests 15 59 Felony-drug 6 35 Speed Citations 215 2638 Speed Warnings 261 2054 Seatbelt Citations-Adult 64 699 Seatbelt Citations-Teen (14-17 yrs) 2 27 Child Restraint Citations (0-13 yrs) 10 54 Total Public Contacts 889 8,927
The 2018 Indianapolis 500 was the latest test for IndyCar's new car package and this week's Motorsport Show discusses whether it helped or hurt the racing.
The universal aerokit reduced downforce dramatically for 2018 and it caused drivers to lift off through the four turns of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway's oval, as well as forcing them to adapt to more pronounced tyre drop-off.
Concerns regarding overtaking were raised early in the Month of May and IndyCar opted not to make any last-minute tweaks.
Host Peter Windsor, Motorsport.com's American racing reporter Tom Errington and author Clyde Brolin discuss the race's key talking points.
Adeboye: RCCG pastor tears APC apart, calls Fayose ‘voice of Nigerians.’
Bola Bolawole, an Area Pastor in the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, has condemned the attack in the General Overseer, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, over his visit to Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose. In an opinion he released on Monday titled, ‘APC’s scurrilous attack on Adeboye’, Bolawole revealed what led to the visit of Pastor […] Adeboye: RCCG pastor tears APC apart, calls Fayose ‘voice of Nigerians... Read Full Story
ISLAMABAD (AP) — The Pakistani Taliban have claimed responsibility for a suicide attack that killed 11 soldiers and wounded 13 in the Swat Valley.
Authorities say Saturday’s attack was the first in over three years in the northwestern region once ruled by militants.
In a statement sent to media, the extremist group says a lone suicide bomber carried out the attack to avenge the killing and arrests of fellow militants. The bomber detonated his explosives vest near an empty lot where soldiers were playing volleyball.
Islamic militants ruled the picturesque Swat Valley from 2007 until a massive military operation routed them in 2009. Pakistan says militants who escaped from Swat and elsewhere are now operating out of the Kunar province in neighboring Afghanistan.
North Scott offensive lineman Brady Ernst continues to sort through a wide range of attention from Division I colleges. What have you been doing as of late with your workouts?“I have been lifting a...
FILE- In this July, 21, 2017, file photo, New White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci speaks to members of the media in the Brady Press Briefing room of the White House in Washington. Short-lived White House communications director Scaramucci says if it were up to him, top adviser Steve Bannon would be gone from President Donald Trump's administration. "The Mooch," a few weeks removed from his spectacular flameout following an expletive-laden conversation with a reporter, appeared Monday, Aug. 14, on CBS' "Late Show" with Stephen Colbert. Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File AP Photo
A suspicious package closed part of the Central Business District Monday morning.
A heavy New Orleans Police Department presence in the 500 block of Magazine Street closed the street for a short period of time.
Louisiana State Police, NOPD and New Orleans Fire Department vehicles filled the block between Poydras and Girod streets.
The packages found were determined not to be a threat, police said.
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Former Great British Bake Off contestant Ruby Tandoh recently took to Twitter to denounce "fatphobic, cruel, self-serving 'foodies'", taking aim at Tom Kerridge, Jamie Oliver, Lorraine Pascale and The Hairy Bikers.
In a rant asking fans to help her "knock one of these superfood shills off their perch" by purchasing her book she accused them of "swinging from 'comfort food' to 'superfood' and back again whenever the price is right."
With Tandoh taking aim at some of the best selling food writers and chefs, we take a look at some other legendary feuds between chefs over the years.
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Some people seem to think that the Chainsmokers have a formula to their songs. Some think they’re trying to replicate the success of “Closer by making similar songs. And then some just think they are the Nickelback of EDM, which in the music business is not a compliment. Sorry Nickelback. Here’s one guy’s take on how the Chainsmokers make all their songs. Although it is funny I’m not sure I 100% agree with it. What do you think?
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There have been Black contestants on both side of “The Bachelor” and “The Bachelorette,” but this is the first time an African American has been placed in the lead of the popular ABC reality show.
Her name is Rachel Lindsay and she is currently a contestant on the current “The Bachelor.”
The spoiler was revealed last night in a series of tweets from the show’s creator, Mike Fleiss.
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A driver was killed Wednesday morning after crashing a Jeep into multiple trees and a fire hydrant near a home in Ronkonkoma, Suffolk County police said.
Authorities said the driver was traveling west on Express Drive North just after 3 a.m. when the person struck a curb, hit ornamental rocks in front of a home on Edgewood Avenue, then crashed into multiple trees and a fire hydrant. After the crash, the Jeep caught fire, police said.
Lakeland Fire Department officials extinguished the fire and a county medical examiner pronounced the Jeep driver dead moments later, police said in a news release.
Police have not released the name of the driver.
A female resident of the Edgewood Avenue home came outside during the crash and was hit by debris, police said. She was taken to Stony Brook University Hospital to be treated for minor injuries.
Police are asking anyone with information about the crash to call 631-854-8452.
Publisher Simon & Schuster has defended signing a big-budget book deal with far-right internet troll Milo Yiannopoulos.
Milo Yiannopoulos has seen his media profile rise thanks to attention-grabbing comments and support of Donald Trump, whom he refers to as ‘daddy’.
The controversial journalist has previously claimed he would ‘cure’ himself of being gay if he could, and describes trans people as “mentally ill gay men dressing up for attention”.
CHARLES CITY COUNTY, Va. — There are no injuries after a large fire destroyed a home in Charles City County Monday afternoon.
Henrico Fire units are assisting Charles City County with the fire located at a home in the 8200 block of Little Elam Road. The block is shut down as crews battle the blaze.
The fire destroyed the home and personal property around the home, according to Henrico Fire Captain Rob Rowley. A large wooded area was also burned nearby.
Officials are still trying to determine the cause of the fire and if originated outside the home.
There was one occupant inside the home at the time of the fire. They escaped without injuries.
The fire has been marked under control.
Stay with CBS 6 for the latest on this developing story.
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PANAMA CITY (AP) — A court in Panama has sentenced American William Dathan Holbert to 47 years in prison for robbing and killing five other Americans in a Caribbean tourist destination.
Holbert’s ex-wife Laura Reese was sentenced to 26 years for her role.
Authorities say Holbert admitted killing five people between 2007 and 2010 in Bocas del Toro province in order to steal their property.
Holbert and Reese were arrested trying to enter Nicaragua from Costa Rica in 2010.
The bodies of four adults and one child were found buried on the property of a hostel Holbert owned. Holbert and Reese had fled North Carolina where he had sold his landscaping business and filed for bankruptcy.
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ST. LOUIS, MO (KTVI) - A FOX 2 reporter decided to pay it forward after she got four free tickets to the NHL's Winter Classic game at Busch stadium.
Katherine Hessel writes, "Right before the game a nice gentleman from Bridgestone came up to me and handed me these four tickets, saying his clients couldn't make it. My photographer and I couldn't go to the game so we decided to give them away. We saw a family of four watching the game through the fence and surprised them with the tickets!! They all cried they were so happy!"
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CHILLICOTHE, Ohio (AP) - A puppy found at an Ohio park with "FREE" written on her fur has a new home.
The Ross County Humane Society says a family adopted the 5-month-old female mixed lab on Wednesday.
The shelter says it received nearly 100 applications to adopt the dog after it was found inside a cage at a Chillicothe (chil-ih-KAH'-thee) park last week.
Linette Wrightsel says her daughter begged her to go to the shelter and that they both connected with the puppy right away.
Wrightsel says they couldn't resist.
The shelter's director says whoever left the dog used a permanent marker to write "FREE" and "GOOD HOME ONLY" on its fur.
Workers at the shelter were able to clean up the markings before putting her up for adoption.
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Democratic Party hosting gubernatorial forum
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The state Democratic Party's Veterans Caucus is set to hold a forum featuring five of the party's gubernatorial candidates later this month.
The party announced Tuesday that the caucus would host a two-hour forum at the Madison Labor Temple on July 14. Five of the eight Democratic gubernatorial candidates have confirmed they will attend — Josh Pade, Kelda Roys, Mahlon Mitchell, Matt Flynn and Mike McCabe.
Each candidate will be asked three questions and given two minutes to respond. Each candidate also will be allowed a three-minute closing statement.
Tony Evers, Kathleen Vinehout and Paul Soglin also are vying for the Democratic nomination. Party spokeswoman Courtney Beyers said in an email that they hadn't confirmed an appearance in time for the announcement Tuesday.
The primary is Aug. 14.
Alejandro Escovedo is a singer-songwriter with punk-rock roots, who could easily be called the godfather of alt-country. But even that title wouldn't do him justice.
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STOCKHOLM, April 28 Swedish central bank said on Friday it opposed a government proposal to reduce the foreign exchange reserve because it might not have sufficient buffers to deal with a future financial crisis.
"Sweden has a large and expanding cross-border banking sector with major commitments and funding in foreign currency," the central bank said in a statement.
"This poses significant risks to financial stability and ultimately to the national economy", the bank said in a statement.
In mid-March, the Swedish minority government said Riksbank's currency reserve will be limited to 200 billion crowns, below the current level of around 457 billion, although it will have the ability to borrow up to 50 billion crowns more if it sees the need. (Reporting by Johan Sennero; Editing by Simon Johnson)
CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ind. (AP) — A judge has sentenced a central Indiana woman to 120 years in prison for fatally stabbing her young children hours after her husband filed for divorce.
Thirty-one-year-old Brandi Worley learned her sentence Monday after she pleaded guilty in January to two counts of murder for killing her son, 7-year-old Tyler Worley, and her daughter, 3-year-old Charlee Worley, in November 2016. Her husband was asleep downstairs at the time at the family's Darlington home, about 40 miles northwest of Indianapolis.
Worley gave no statement at the sentencing, and her attorney said there was no explanation for what she did.
Court documents have said Worley told police she killed the children because she didn't want her husband to take them. She also was treated for self-inflicted stab wounds to her neck.
April 13 Drax Group Plc:
* 77.03 percent of votes cast at AGM in favour of approval of directors' remuneration policy, 22.97 percent of votes cast against
* 66.35 percent votes cast in favor of annual remuneration report at AGM, 33.65 percent against
* Board of directors notes significant number of votes against 2016 directors' remuneration report and remuneration policy resolutions
* Discussions have already taken place with a number of institutional shareholders who did not support remuneration report or remuneration policy resolutions
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While I’d definitely sit through a half-hour of LL Cool J’s corny jokes to watch the rest of this performance, I still think watching celebrities lip sync songs is getting a little overplayed. It was kind of fun at first on The Tonight Show, but can we all chill out with this meta-double-down reality formula?
Kate Upton is great but did you know this show won an Emmy last year? BYE.
Argentina's Clarin newspaper says that its longtime publisher Ernestina Herrera de Noble has died at age 92.
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Herrera de Noble led Argentina's widest-circulation newspaper for nearly 50 years and helped build one of Latin America's largest media conglomerates.
Grupo Clarin says died Wednesday and that her health had been deteriorating over the past three weeks. No other details have been provided.
The media group owns dozens of cable systems, radio stations and TV channels in addition to its flagship daily newspaper.
Clarin and former President Cristina Fernandez became bitter opponents during her 2007-2015 administration.
A King School sophomore has won a national award for an oil painting inspired by the national debate over transgender bathroom access. Ashley Xu , a Stamford resident, recently won the National Gold Medal in the 2017 Scholastic Art & Writing Award for "Questioning," the only oil painting from Connecticut to win a gold medal this year.
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Two more vehicles have been broken into, following a spate of similar incidents in the wider Naas area this month.
About €50 in cash was taken from a car parked outside a house at The Gables, Kill, between 10pm on April 16 and 10am on April 17. The driver’s window was broken during the incident.
At Embassy Manor, Kill, a van was targeted between 6pm on April 15 and 10am on April 17. The back window was smashed and a quantity of items, including drills and power toowls were taken. The tools, some bearing the Dewalt and Hitachi brand names, are valued at €1,700.
For many in America such torches evoke horrible memories of Ku Klux Klan events in which members of the southern-based racist group carried torches during marches, cross-burnings or lynchings of black people.
On Friday evening in Charlottesville, white supremacists raised many an eyebrow by carrying Tiki torches as they marched across the campus of the University of Virginia.
On Saturday at a white nationalist rally in the same town, one woman was killed when a car driven by a suspected Nazi sympathizer plowed into a crowd of people. Another 19 people were injured.
“Tiki Brand is not associated in any way with the events that took place in Charlottesville and are deeply saddened and disappointed,” the company said in a statement. “We do not support their message or the use of our products in this way.”
“Our products are designed to enhance backyard gatherings and to help family and friends connect with each other at home in their yard,” the company said.
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CCTV images have been released of a man police want to speak to after an elderly woman's bank card was stolen in Lower Earley .
The woman had been shopping in Asda in Rushey Way on Wednesday, March 15.
At around 12.15pm, the woman was heading back to her car when she was approached by a man asking for directions to the Royal Berkshire Hospital .
After a short conversation he walked away.
The woman later realised her bank cards had been stolen and that money had been drawn from the cash machine at the BP petrol station in Wokingham Road.
The thief also made a number of other unsuccessful attempts to withdraw money in Christchurch Road on the same day.
Thames Valley Police believe the man in the CCTV image has vital information on the theft.
Anyone with information on who he is or the theft can call police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Grade 7 and 8 students from King Edward Public School's perform as rock bands. 6:30 pm. No cover.
Welcome to the official portal of the Malaysian National News Agency - Your News Gateway Welcome to the official portal of the Malaysian National News Agency - Your News Gateway Welcome to the official portal of the Malaysian National News Agency - Your News Gateway Welcome to the official portal of the Malaysian National News Agency - Your News Gateway Welcome to the official portal of the Malaysian National News Agency - Your News Gateway Welcome to the official portal of the Malaysian National News Agency - Your News Gateway KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 -- Turkey, which suffered a terror attack that left at least 39 people dead early Sunday, has vowed to fight to the end against terror groups and their backers.
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The body of a Franklin Township woman missing for nearly a week was found Sunday with the help of a K-9 team. New information from a trail camera helped lead searchers to the body of Kathleen Astarael Robin.
Cheyenne is excited to be hosting the celebration of the Land Run of April 19, 1892, April 17-22, 2017. This celebration is hosted every five years in Cheyenne, Oklahoma. The Arts & Crafts Show will be held April 21 & 22, 2017 at the Old Gym, located at 6th & Clay in Cheyenne. Food Vendors will be set up outside in various locations.
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Gov. Ganduje confident Buhari will reverse economic recession
Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has expressed confidence in the ability of President Muhammad Buhari to tackle to current economic challenges in the country. The governor said this on Sunday in Kano in his New Year message to the people. Ganduje, who spoke through the State’s Commissioner for Information, Youth and Culture, Mr Mohammed…
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Central Bank governor, Godwin Emefiele has said President Muhammadu Buhari will fulfil his promise to provide 360,000 jobs for youths nationwide.
He said this at a stakeholders’ meeting of the operational framework for the Accelerated Agricultural Development Scheme (AADS).
According to him, AADS was targeted primarily at unemployed youths between the ages of 18 and 35.
He said a minimum of 10,000 youths in each state will be trained and employed.
“I believe we are on the verge of something very significant with the AADS.
“This scheme has been designed to create an ecosystem with the active participation of the public sector, state governments and the private sector,’’ he said.
“It will also assist farmers in embracing modern farming practices, such as use of tractors and irrigation schemes.
“It aims to reduce cost of production with availability of high quality inputs at competitive prices and lowering delivery cost of extension services,’’ he explained.
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Selena Gomez and The Weeknd enjoyed a fun date night over the weekend by hitting up the Laugh Factory in West Hollywood!
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The famous venue shared a photo of the celeb couple enjoying themselves in the upper mezzanine, saying:
Date night at the Laugh Factory with The Weeknd and Selena GomezA post shared by Laugh Factory (@laughfactoryhw) on Aug 11, 2017 at 11:35pm PDT
Comedian Tacarra Williams was also excited to have the pair there to watch her perform:
Hey @selenagomez … performed standup comedy in front of this beauty. she said I was hilarious. #winning #imcuteorwhatever #sheisadorableA post shared by Tacarra Unlimited (@tacarraunlimited) on Aug 11, 2017 at 11:26pm PDT
Now that's a compliment!
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The old Palmersville School Gym burned down as a result of a fire that occurred on Saturday, January 28, while the gym was being demolished.
Longtime Palmersville residents recently expressed their sadness over the loss of the gymnasium at the former Palmersville School, which was taken down during a controlled burn on January 28. Others were more concerned about the possibility of the fire getting out of control.
Workers hired to demolish the old Palmersville Gymnasium continue to clear debris from the site. However, plans call for leaving the remaining sections of the school building intact.
Former students say that Palmersville School brings back many fond memories and it will always have a special place in their hearts.
(See compete story in the Feb. 15th issue of the Dresden Enterprise.)
Marco Verratti says he has no desire to leave French champions Paris Saint-Germain.
Verratti's agent Donato Di Campli said that Verratti will leave PSG if they don't win the Champions League.
But speaking after PSG's 4-0 thrashing of Barcelona on Tuesday night, Verratti dismissed the comments.
Marco Verratti says he is happy at Paris Saint-Germain and has no desire to leave
Verratti – who only signed a five-year deal with PSG in August – told Mediaset Premium: 'I'm pleased to attract interest from the big clubs, but I don't want to change.
'I am part of a great project and we want to become one of the top three in Europe.'
Barcelona forward Luis Suarez congratulates Verratti at the end of the match
Verratti was key in helping PSG put Barca to the sword and making them overwhelming favourites to make the next round.
The Italian has made 17 Ligue 1 appearances this season, and has also played in six Champions League matches.
'He cannot be happy with what he is going through with his club': Deschamps concerned by Pogba's loss of form and limited role at Man United as France star trains with his international team-mates
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Rod Man choose a good weekend to be in Dallas! The State Fair football Classic and the Texas State Fair are going down and he can’t wait to dive in!
There are tons of outrageous things that one can see at the State Fair. “A lot of buttons. A lot of loud suits, shiny suits. As long as there are no sandals with socks, ” said Man.
But you can’t forget about the food at the fair. “You know what I like at fairs? The big turkey legs, ” expressed Man.
It looks like Rod Man will be finding himself at the State Fair while he does a show at the Addison Improv.
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Stevenson High named top open-enrollment school in the country
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Lincolnshire's Stevenson High School has been named the top open-enrollment public high school in America for the second year in a row by the website niche.com, which ranks schools and communities on various criteria.
Overall, Stevenson was ranked third among U.S. public high schools, behind two Chicago selective-enrollment schools: Walter Payton College Prep and Northside College Prep.
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Now, the bubbling bivalves are at mom and pop shops, bars and fine-dining restaurants. Grilled oysters are popping up at lots of festivals, too.
If you need proof, look at the list of 38 that follows. We decided to pull it together now that we are safely into the months with Rs.
This list is culled from ones suggested by members of our Facebook group. Listed first are restaurants that we have photographed through the years. Then, we’ve listed the other suggestions below.
Could there be any great ones missing from this long list? If so, chime in here or in Where NOLA Eats group on Facebook.
Starting today, June 16, petrol and diesel prices will be revised daily. Oil companies and retailers will change fuel rates across the country every day depending on the fluctuations in international oil prices to petrol pump owners and end customers. The daily price revision is an initiative for ensuring the best possible prices to the customers as well as improved transparency in the pricing mechanism.
Customers can find the revised prices daily when they visit the petrol pumps. However there are more convenient options to find out the revised date. Customers can also find out the dynamic rates via sms and IOCL's mobile app.
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The daly updated prices of petrol, diesel would be available on Indian Oil's mobile app Fuel@IOC.
To check the price applicable in your city send SMS RSP< SPACE >DEALER CODE to 92249-92249.
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A Paducah, Kentucky man was killed while walking across the road when he was hit by a driver in McCracken County. On December 29 at approximately 5:34 p.m., the McCracken County Sheriff's Department responded to the 5000 block of Reidland Road regarding a traffic crash involving a vehicle versus pedestrian.
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Saturday, June 17
7pm Doors // 8pm Show
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Maxwell has had a busy past 12 months. He released his much-anticipated ‘blackSUMMERS’night,’ the second installment of his musical trilogy encompassing his 20+ year career. The album garnered praise from Rolling Stone, SPIN, Complex, NPR and more, and the album earned him his third-Grammy (Best R&B Song for “Lake By The Ocean”), an NAACP Image Award (Outstanding Male Artist), and a Soul Train Award (Best R&B/Soul Male Artist).
This Summer, Maxwell will embark on a headlining tour - including Milwaukee and the Riverside Theater.
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OLD SAYBROOK — Bushnell Farm hosts Frost Season: The Poetry of Robert Frost in Song and Story, Sunday, Oct. 8, with State Historian Walt Woodward and the Band of Steady Habits, 4 p.m. 1445 Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook, CT
This is a free program. The public is welcome. Parking available on-site.
For more information, call (860) 767-0674.
The cabinet on Wednesday gave in-principle approval for setting up a greenfield at Sabarimala to cater to lakhs of devotees who visit the famous Lord every year.
The cabinet entrusted the State Industrial Development Corporation to hold a study on the proposed airport, an official release said.
Presently the only way to reach the hill shrine is by road.
The increase in the number of pilgrims visiting the temple had gone up in recent years and the is the option to reduce traffic congestion during the November-January festival season, it said.
The CPI(M)-led government had proposed the at Erumely near the hill shrine that would benefit Sabarimala pilgrims coming from across the country and also from abroad.
Erumely is located about 45 km from the temple town in Kerala's Pathanamthitta district, which is around 100 km from Thiruvananthapuram.
Manchester United are back in the groove on the domestic front and fresh from seeing off Watford with ease this weekend now have their eyes firmly focused on European progression.
St Etienne stand between Mourinho’s men and the last-16 of the Europa League with Thursday’s first leg at Old Trafford likely to be crucial.
The Portuguese will be with us shortly and expect him to be quizzed on the team news, the latest injury updates, Pogba vs Pogba and everything else in between.
We will have all of that and more for you right here so don’t touch that dial.
UPFA MP Prasanna Ranaweera has been remanded until March 22 by the Mahara Magistrate, in connection with a case filed over an assault incident.
Kiribathgoda Police had launched an investigation into a complaint filed alleging that the MP had assaulted an individual following a verbal dispute during a function.
Ranaweera was produced before the court today (20) in connection with the incident which had taken place several days ago.
The Police had already presented facts to the court while another suspect had been remanded over the incident.
Defence counsels made deliberations to the court on behalf of Prasanna Ranaweera today while the magistrate that he be remanded until March 22.
More information is surfacing about the man officials say opened fire today in suburban Washington against a member of Congress and security officers. The shooter is 66-year-old James Hodgkinson of Belleville, Illinois. He was a frequent letter writer to his local paper, the Belleville News-Democrat. His letters railed against income inequality, linking it to the tax policies of the GOP. MSNBC reports Hodgkinson said his favorite TV program was the “The Rachel Maddow Show.” In a strange, rambling interview with KTVI TV in St. Louis, Hodgkinson said 99 percent of people are being pushed around and — quote — “we gotta speak up for the whole country.” Witnesses to this morning’s attack say the gunman opened fire with a rifle from the third base side of the diamond at a park in Alexandria, Virginia. House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, two Capitol Police officers and a congressional aide were shot and injured at a ball field. Scalise is recovering.
San Francisco is the US's most popular moving destination for Millennials, according to a study conducted by moving company Mayflower . There's a big catch, though: those tech-savvy young adults many love to hate may not be here for long.
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The typeface that everyone loves to hate is still making the news – and we aren’t even mad.
Vincent Connare, the designer behind Comic Sans (said to be as one of the worst fonts ever made) is standing by his creation. In an interview with The Guardian, Connare revealed that he has received plenty of criticism over the years, including calls for banning the typeface completely.
For Connare, this seemed a bit excessive.
On his website, Connare describes Comic Sans as one “…of the world’s most loved and loathed fonts” which is “a classic example of delivering to a brief,” adding in his interview that it is “…almost an anti-technology typeface: very casual, very welcoming. It’s like going home, back to your childhood, getting letters from family members.”
The aim was to appeal to children – and that’s exactly what it does. But on the other hand, the hate does potentially stem from its misuse. So if you’re planning to print out something for work, please use Arial or Times New Roman instead. You’re welcome!
This story appeared in the June 14, 2017 issue of Level Up by Forbes newsletter. Subscribe
While it might be tempting to use your retirement account to fund a European vacation, doing so could cost you in the long run.
Consider this: If you take $5,000 from your 401(k) at 30 years old, you'll have to pay federal and state income taxes, plus a 10% penalty for withdrawing early. In the end, you'll have only pocketed $3,000. On the flipside, if you leave the $5,000 in your 401(k), with a 7% annual return, you could have $50,000 on your 65th birthday.
When changing jobs, examine the fees and investment options offered by your new employer before rolling over your 401(k). For more flexibility, consider opening an IRA.
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As any flip-flop lover knows, there's one store that never fails to disappoint when shopping for those summertime staples. Who are we talking about? Old Navy , naturally. And their biggest flip-flop sale just got a lot more exciting.
Each year, Old Navy pulls out all the stops and offers their colorful flip-flops for just $1. But this year, as they noted on their Instagram , you won't just be able to stock up on these puppies in-store...you can also get them online for the first time ever.
The soft-bottom shoes come in 12 different shades , including millennial pink , which is an obvious must-have for summer 2017. Their full price is $3.50, which is still a steal, but if you choose to wait for the $1 mark, make sure to hit up their website on Saturday, June 24. Might as well order all 12 colors – you never know when you'll need 'em.
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Huddersfield leisure centre was back open yesterday following the tragic death of a 20-year-old man.
The man, who has not been named, is thought to have taken his own life at the centre on Saturday morning, New Year’s Eve.
On Saturday police said there were not believed to be any suspicious circumstances but enquiries were ongoing.
A West Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “Police were called shortly after 8am following reports of concern for safety.
“Officers attended and a 20-year-old man was later pronounced dead at the scene.
Kirklees Active Leisure (KAL) has made no official statement about the incident and Hazel Francis, the general manager of Huddersfield Leisure Centre, also declined to comment.
Today (Monday) police said there was no further information, but said officers were liaising with the man’s family.
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It's hot in Mississauga and it's not going to change anytime soon.
As the heat continues to soar above 30 C, the City of Mississauga has issued an extended heat warning. Although temperatures are expected to drop below 30 C from Friday to Sunday, the city's warning will be in effect until further notice.
Environment Canada has an extreme heat event in effect for all of Southern Ontario on Wednesday, July 4. That is expected to continue through Thursday.
During periods of extreme heat, the city recommends taking measures such as drinking plenty of plain cool water, staying in air-conditioned or shaded areas wherever possible, wearing brimmed hat, UV protective sunglasses and loose-fitting clothing, rescheduling or re-planning outdoor activities for cooler parts of the day and calling or visiting friends or family, especially isolated seniors who are at greater risk of suffering from heat-related illness.
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Some troopers with the Indiana State Police are celebrating Valentine’s Day with new patrol cars.
ISP issued 54 troopers their cars this morning at the ISP museum.
The troopers are from the 76th recruit academy.
The troopers are now set to start their solo patrols in their assigned districts.
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Worley allowed three runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out one through four innings of work Sunday against the Rockies. He didn't factor into the decision.
After tossing a pair of quality starts in his previous two outings, Worley failed to make it out of the fifth inning Sunday. He still owns an impressive 2.12 ERA through three starts (17 innings) this month, but his 6:5 K:BB over that same span isn't doing much for fantasy owners. He'll make his next start Saturday against the Mets.
Mo. Special Session on Boeing Cost Less Than $100K
By: The Associated Press
JEFFERSON CITY (AP) - A special legislative session to approve incentives for a Boeing airplane facility cost Missouri taxpayers a little less than $100,000.
The Legislature wrapped up a five-day special session last week after passing a bill authorizing up to $1.7 billion of tax breaks over two decades if Boeing chooses to assemble a new passenger plane in the St. Louis area.
The House clerk's office said the special session cost about $75,000 for members' travel and daily living allowances and extra operational costs such as printing.
The Senate administrator's office said the special session cost that chamber about $17,500.
Senate costs are routinely lower than those in the House, because the House has almost five times as many members.
Russian President Vladimir Putin appears to have softened his tone towards the West, a day after he secured another six years in office.
His victory received a muted reception abroad, with many international leaders slow to congratulate him.
But at a meeting with the candidates he beat, Putin said Russia does not want an arms race, and will seek to resolve its differences with other countries.
Al Jazeera's Laurence Lee reports from Moscow.
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RUTLAND, Vt. — A regional planning committee has refused to sign off on a proposed solar project in Rutland amid concerns over its visual impact on a neighbouring home.
The Rutland Herald reports the commission refused to endorse one of the three 500-kilowatt projects proposed near Thomas Dairy after resident Eileen Coughlin complained because it would have a negative effect on the esthetics of her nearby home.
Rutland Regional Planning Commission executive director Ed Bove said Monday that Coughlin used photo simulations to make her case.
Select Board Chairman Josh Terenzini said Monday the town was glad the regional commission “had hit the pause button” on the project because of the visual impacts.
Developer Triland Partners of New Hampshire has been invited to a Tuesday meeting to discuss the project.
ABOARD THE PHOENIX, on the Andaman Sea — We were looking for Rohingya. There were none.
For nearly a week this month, the Phoenix, a search-and-rescue boat run by a Malta-based charity group had scoured the Andaman Sea for Rohingya Muslims fleeing persecution in Myanmar in rickety boats.
Not many Rohingya have taken to the seas this sailing season, unlike in previous years when at least 80,000 people risked a dangerous passage and hundreds died along the way. But we had word that a wooden skiff crammed with 36 Rohingya was chugging its way past the camber of Myanmar, along the isthmus of Thailand, to Malaysia.
At least 60,000 Rohingya work in Malaysia, mostly as undocumented laborers. Still, a hard life in exile is better than conditions back home in Myanmar’s far western Rakhine State, where the military and civilian gangs have unleashed rape, slaughter and a forced evacuation on the Muslim minority.
Grains mixed and livestock higher
CHICAGO (AP) — Grain futures were mixed Monday in early trading on the Chicago Board of Trade.
Wheat for May delivery fell 9.20 cents at $4.6020 a bushel; May corn was off 11 cents at $3.7720 a bushel; May oats was up .80 cent at $2.3320 a bushel while May soybeans rose 1.20 cents at $10.2460 a bushel.
Beef and pork were higher on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.
April live cattle rose 6.75 cents at $1.1998 a pound; Apr feeder cattle was up 3.70 cents at $1.3930 a pound; April lean hogs advanced 16.07 cents at .6845 a pound.
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The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) on Friday announced that Advanced Disposal Services Greentree Landfill LLC (Advanced Disposal) has agreed to a $600,000 civil penalty in a Consent Order and Agreement addressing a waste slope failure that resulted in the death of its employee at the Greentree Landfill in Kersey.
On Feb. 8, a slope failure occurred at the Greentree Landfill causing an estimated 15.5 acres of solid waste to shift and an estimated five acres of solid waste to slide off the lined disposal area. A landfill employee, 49-year-old William Pierce, was trapped in the slide and died.
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Owners of the Black Dog Bakery Cafe and the selectmen are at odds over a liquor license for the State Road restaurant. Selectmen want table service for orders and drinks to be served.
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Eli Manning's Brother: He's Got Another Super Bowl In Him!
Eli Manning's Brother: He's Got Another Super Bowl In Him!
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Don't stick a fork in Eli Manning just yet ... his brother, Cooper, says the NY Giants QB still has another Super Bowl run left in him.
Of course, the G-Men suffered another brutal loss this weekend -- losing 30-10 to the Cowboys in Dallas ... but Cooper says there's a legit explanation.
"They're a little understaffed," the 43-year-old "NFL on FOX" star told us at LAX.
Despite the team woes, Cooper says he expects Eli to start the rest of the season -- and clearly believes Eli is one of the elite QBs in the league.
We'll see ...
Crawley and Capel boxer Ben Jones lost his Commonwealth Featherweight title fight when he was knocked out by defending champion Reece Bellotti.
Competing in front of an audience of around 9,000 at the prestigious O2 Arena in London in a show shown live on Sky TV, the Sussex star was counted out by referee Ian John-Lewis after 19 seconds of the sixth round following a big overhand right.
Jones was floored in the fourth round following a vicious body shot but he recovered well and finished the round strong.
The fifth was arguably his best round as he landed a good overhand right punch and had his opponent on the back foot for the majority of the round.
This was possibly his downfall as in the sixth he pressed forward to keep up the good form and was caught with an impressive shot.
Bellotti controlled the first three rounds, with Jones responding well to what was thrown at him. However the champion repeated landed the biggest shots to Jones' head and body.
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Aspiring Zanu-PF parliamentary candidates linked to the G40 cabal in the Midlands province will not be representing the revolutionary party in this year's harmonised elections after their bids were rejected at national level.
Former Midlands Provincial Affairs Minister Jason Machaya, former deputy Minister of Industry and Commerce Chitatidzo Mabuwa, Kwekwe Central legislator Masango "Blackman" Matambanadzo, former Deputy Minister of Tourism and Hospitality Industry Annastacia Ndlovu and former deputy Minister of Mines and Mining Development Fred Moyo had all submitted their CVs to contest in party primary elections, which are now scheduled for April 29.
The revolutionary party primaries were initially scheduled for 5 May.
Detroit, Michigan, is one of several cities that is incentivizing new residents to move there. f11photo/Shutterstock
Major American cities like New York and San Francisco have little trouble finding workers to fill jobs and housing. In other, smaller cities facing labor shortages, it's a different story.
To lure out-of-state workers, a number of cities are offering new residents big incentives — like money toward college loans and homes — to move there.
Here are a few:
BRIEF-TG Therapeutics says follow-up data for combination of TGR-1202 plus Ibrutinib
* TG Therapeutics, Inc. Announces follow-up data for combination of TGR-1202 (umbralisib) plus ibrutinib in patients with relapsed or refractory cll and mcl at the 14th international conference on malignant lymphoma
Today during the Hey Arnold! panel at New York Comic-Con, series creator Craig Bartlett and members of the original '90s cast treated fans to the first full-length trailer for the movie — and we've got an exclusive look for you below.
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A person has been located without vital signs after a shooting took place at Yonge-Dundas Square on Wednesday night.
Toronto police said officers were called to the area of Yonge and Dundas streets at around 11 p.m.
No suspect information has been released.
Anyone who may have witnessed the incident is asked to contact police.
Roads have been blocked off in the area to accommodate an investigation.
A trainer works on the elbow of Serbia's Novak Djokovic during his fourth round match against South Korea's Chung Hyeon at the Australian Open tennis championship. | AP
Novak Djokovic says he had a "small medical intervention" on his bothersome right elbow.
The 12-time Grand Slam champion and former No. 1-ranked player wrote on Instagram on Friday: "It seems like I am on the good road now to full recovery."
Djokovic sat out the last half of 2017 because of problems with his racket-swinging right arm, saying it had been bothering him for more than a year.
The 30-year-old Serb made a late decision to enter the Australian Open last month, and then was clearly hampered by the elbow in a straight-set loss to Hyeon Chung of South Korea in the fourth round. Djokovic winced and grimaced throughout and took a medical timeout to have his elbow massaged.
HELENA, Mont. (AP) - Montana's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell one-tenth of a percentage point to 3.9 percent in January, the lowest rate in nearly a decade.
Labor Commissioner Pam Bucy says Montana added 2,700 payroll jobs in January, but with the loss of self-employed and agricultural jobs, the state lost 536 jobs. The number of private jobs increased by 3,100 but the number of public sector jobs fell by 400.
Montana's unemployment rate was last at 3.9 percent in August 2007. It was as low as 2.9 percent in February 2007, before the recession.
The national unemployment rate increased by 0.1 percentage point to 4.8 percent in January.
Montana's February unemployment rate will be released on March 24.
A final analysis of 2016 numbers estimated Montana gained 6,500 jobs last year.
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Friends and colleagues will be pessimistic for no good reason today and you must not let their negative attitude rub off on you. If you can’t find ways to cheer them up then remove yourself from their presence for a while. Misery loves company.
The Minnesota Vikings have acquired quarterback Trevor Siemian from the Denver Broncos, the team announced on Monday.
Siemian will slot in as back-up to Kirk Cousins, once the former Washington Redskins QB is officially in the fold after becoming the highest paid player in NFL history with a three-year $84million deal that could rise to $90m.
The Broncos will send Siemian and a late-round 2018 pick to the Vikings while Minnesota will send back a 2019 draft pick.
Siemian started 24 games (13-11) for Denver over the last two seasons, but was expendable after the Broncos signed former Vikings QB Case Keenum to a two-year contract last week.
The other two quarterbacks who saw action for Minnesota last season have already found new homes - Sam Bradford with the Arizona Cardinals and Teddy Bridgewater with the New York Jets.
Hill (personal) was back at practice Monday, James Ham of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Hill sat out Sunday's game against the Raptors due to a personal matter, but has since rejoined the team and should be good to go for Tuesday's tilt with the Suns. Look for Hill to take back his role in the starting lineup, which should push Bogdan Bogdanovic back to a bench role. That said, it may be wise to monitor his status up until tip-off to make sure he's cleared as expected.
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LEHMAN TOWNSHIP -- Teachers got a glimpse of what it's like to be in a dangerous situation with a gunman inside the school.
Teachers were the students on Friday at an active-shooter demonstration at the Lake Lehman High School. Many of them were taking notes and pictures so they can remember what to do.
Experts showed them that one of the best ways to protect themselves is to build a barricade. Using whatever is available to them, teachers need to stockpile chairs and tables and then wrap them together with cords and belts to strengthen it.
Police also showed teachers how to take a gunman down. Someone needs to take the weapon away and then a group of people needs to get the shooter to the ground. Once the gunman is down and without a weapon, they can't do much to hurt anyone.
CINCINNATI -- FC Cincinnati took home a 1-0 win over the Columbus Crew SC Wednesday night in front of 30,000 fans at Nippert Stadium.
The upset stunned and delighted even the club -- its official account tweeted, moments later, “IS THIS REAL?!”
Check back for in-depth analysis and words from the team later tonight.
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – A social media budget town hall is scheduled from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on Thursday.
During the town hall, residents will be asked budget questions on the City of Wichita Facebook page and on Twitter at #ictbudget17.
Mayor Jeff Longwell and City Council Members are expected to attend. Planned budget topics for Thursday’s town hall include street maintenance, traffic safety, and youth reading programs.
A second town hall is scheduled from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 20.
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Brian: Of course he want's to fire Mueller. It's for the same reason he fired Comey. That's why you have the usual suspects like Newt making the rounds today talking about how bad a person and how political Mueller is even though Mueller has made no statements and is a card carrying Republican. Just like Comey, also a Republican. Trump similarly had people throw potshots at Comey from the peanut gallery. If he fires Mueller too it's going to be the beginning of the end of his presidency.
Apr 22, 2018; San Antonio, TX, USA; Andrew Landry celebrates with the trophy after the final round of the Valero Texas Open golf tournament at TPC San Antonio - AT&T Oaks Course. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
(Reuters) - Andrew Landry built a big lead and held on for his first PGA Tour victory, a two-stroke triumph at the Texas Open in San Antonio on Sunday.
Texas-born Landry, who lives in nearby Austin, birdied the first three holes after starting the day tied for the lead with fellow American Zach Johnson.
In his 32nd start on tour, Landry parred the final seven holes to finish at 17-under 271 at TPC San Antonio while Trey Mullinax and Sean O'Hair tied for second on 15 under.
Mullinax's hopes diminished when he chunked a pitch shot at the 17th hole, failing to clear a bunker between his ball and the hole.
The resulting bogey gave Landry the gift of a two-shot lead heading to the par-five 18th.
(Reporting by Andrew Both in Cary, North Carolina, editing by Ed Osmond)
April 20 Canadian engineering and construction company SNC-Lavalin Group Inc said on Thursday it would acquire British engineering consultant WS Atkins Plc in a deal valued at about $3.6 billion.
SNC offered 2080 pence ($26.66) per Atkins share in cash, representing a 35.1 percent premium to the stock's closing price on March 31, before Atkins first disclosed the buyout offer.
($1 = 0.7802 pounds) (Reporting by John Benny in Bengaluru; Editing by Sai Sachin Ravikumar)
Hakeem follows Anika and Angelo to the park while they are with his daughter Bella.
Heart-stopping dashcam footage shows the driver perform the manoeuvre on a rural road in Don Valley, 50km west of Victoria, with the quick reactions of the truck driver preventing a catastrophic collision.
BOSTON (AP)  The estranged husband of former Massachusetts Senate President Stan Rosenberg is making his first court appearance since being indicted on sexual assault and other charges.
Bryon Hefner is scheduled to be arraigned on Tuesday in Suffolk Superior Court on charges of sexual assault, distributing nude photos without consent and criminal lewdness. He was indicted by a grand jury last month.
Several men have accused Hefner of misconduct, prompting Rosenberg to step down as Senate leader in December. The Amherst Democrat is still a member of the Senate, and has since separated from his husband.
An independent investigation continues into whether Rosenberg violated any Senate rules.
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TPG Telecom's iiNet and Internode have been ordered to compensate more than 11,000 customers who were unable to achieve promised national broadband network speeds.
After an investigation by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, iiNet will offer compensation to 8000 people and Internode 3000 customers. All of the customers were on fibre to the node (FTTN) and fibre to the building (FTTB) NBN plans.
TPG Telecom's iiNet and Internode brands will compensate thousands of customers unable to get the speeds they were paying for. Photo: Peter Braig
The companies say they will give customers options including moving to a lower speed tier with a refund, or leaving their plan without charge and getting a refund.
About 7620 of the customers were on FTTN and paying for iiNet’s highest speed tier of 100Mbps download, 40Mbps upload. Of these, more than 1900 could not achieve 50Mbps.
A third of Internode's affected customers were on FTTN connections and 100Mbps plans.
Randy Moss was taken off guard with a knock on the door on Saturday, and it may have been the best surprise of his entire life.
Moss was hanging out in his hotel room with his family on Saturday, when Pro Football Hall of Fame president David Baker knocked on the door with some big news.
Baker informed Moss that he will be inducted into the HOF, class of 2018, and he was emotional, with some tears of joy.
Grab a tissue. Here’s how @RandyMoss reacted when he found out he was headed to Canton. (via @ProFootballHOF) pic.twitter.com/cZzpis0D75 — ESPN (@espn) February 4, 2018
Randy Moss: "I think I just started to get excited seeing Mr. Baker at the door… It was just tears of joy. When you put your heart and soul into this game, to be rewarded with that gold jacket I'm just speechless.'' — Chris Tomasson (@christomasson) February 4, 2018
What a moment.
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Dr. Campbell tells Agent Turner to place mutants in the field to track down the Mutant Underground.
I am not sure if this has been discussed anywhere much, but Duchene could be worth even more than some speculations if Colorado is willing to eat half his salary. That sounds crazy, as he is already valuable, but he could be even more valuable to contending teams if Colorado is committed to a rebuild.
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - Hainan Pearl River Holdings Co Ltd
* Says it signed cooperation agreement with government of Xinyi City, on agricultural industrialization park project
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Let me get this out of the way now: “Home Alone” stinks. You will not find it in this list of classic Christmas movies. It’s cruel and moronic, and anyone who likes it is… definitely not me.
OK. Now we can get on to the serious stuff, namely, ranking the 10 Christmas movies I pompously and presumptuously deem worthy of your time every year. There’s nothing that warms a heart more than watching Billy Bob Thornton F-bomb his way through the Thanksgiving-to-Christmas retail gauntlet, or Will Ferrell machine-gun snowballs at bullies, or Rosemary Clooney croon about precipitation. Trust me. Here they are, funneled through my film-critical worldview and ranked in order of importance, counting down:
But it’s really no surprise that Lillard thought George must be a free agent now. The Pacers forward has been in the news so often, particularly linked to the Lakers, that it seems like a move must be imminent. More interesting is the fact that he’d be the top priority for Lillard. The Portland Trail Blazers may already regret last year’s signing of Evan Turner, but they also have Maurice Harkless at small forward and Allen Crabbe splitting his time at the two wing positions. Alas, they also don’t have anywhere near the salary cap space to handle signing a star, George or otherwise.
There are more drivers than any other profession in Russia, according to Sergey Roshchin, from the National Research University Higher School of Economics, TASS reports.
"At present seven percent of employed people work as drivers. And this is the case in absolutely all regions. This is because we have a large country, there are many transport issues and problems. And, naturally, this profession is in demand," Roshchin said.
He also said that people working in trade and retail make up the second most number of jobs in Russia.
Previously, the Ministry of Labor reported that in 2017 highly qualified specialists in science, technology, and humanities were in the highest demand on the labor market.
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CURRENCY Moroccan Dirham (MAD) – it’s a closed currency which means you can’t take it into the country so it’s a good idea to buy it when you arrive at the airport. Currently 1 MAD is around 78p.
LANGUAGE Predominately French or Arabic, but basic English is also widely spoken. CLIMATE Morocco generally has warm weather all-year- round. Temperatures in Marrakesh can reach 36°C in July and 18°C in January.
GETTING THERE Flights are reasonably priced, a return flight from London, Liverpool or Manchester is from about £85 and deals can be found using several budget airlines, EasyJet and Ryanair. Flying time is 31⁄2 hours from the UK.
GETTING AROUND Outside the medina there are plenty of air conditioned taxis – write your destination on a piece of paper to show to the driver and agree a price before you set off.
SHIKARPUR - Around 18-hour power breakdown in Shikarpur district on Sunday brought life to a standstill.
According to reports, the breakdown occurred when 14 feeders stopped functioning due to technical issues at around 3AM. The residents of Shikarpur have strongly condemned such tactics by WAPDA and demanded the high-ups to take notice of prolonged power outages, saying their businesses and other activities are badly hit due to this.
And there was complete darkness when this scribe was filing the story.
El Paso police officials have identified a woman who killed herself after chasing and shooting a man and carjacking a neighbor in the Lower Valley. Man, woman identified in Lower Valley shooting El Paso police officials have identified a woman who killed herself after chasing and shooting a man and carjacking a neighbor in the Lower Valley.
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The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation has awarded nearly $315,000 in grant money to assist with elk research, habitat enhancement, permanent land protection and improving public access in Wyoming. Grant money will benefit projects and programs in Albany, Big Horn, Campbell, Carbon, Converse, Fremont, Johnson, Hot Springs, Lincoln, Park, Sheridan, Sublette, Sweetwater, Teton and Washakie counties.
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - BP Plc:
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Rose McGowan is taking her story to Italy, but it's not always easy going global.
In this clip from Thursday's CITIZEN ROSE finale, McGowan accompanies fellow actress turned activist Asia Argento to a women's support group in Italy.
"It makes my heart happy that Asia has somewhere to go for women that support, because it's been something for me that has been fundamentally not there," McGowan tells the women.
"Asia's been also very proactive in supporting the movement because she realized that there is a movement that actually came before the #MeToo," one of the women explains to McGowan.
The women of the support group have been trying to bridge the gap between #MeToo and their own collective movement, #WeTogether.
Leader of Indonesia's Aceh province arrested in graft sting
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia's anti-graft commission has arrested the governor of conservative Aceh province on suspicion of receiving bribes, an official said Wednesday.
Irwandi Yusuf was among 10 people arrested Tuesday evening in separate locations in Aceh, said Febri Diansyah, spokesman for the Corruption Eradication Commission.
Diansyah said investigators seized about 500 million rupiah ($35,000) in cash. The other nine arrested included a district chief and two assistants to officials.
Yusuf, a former leader of the rebel Free Aceh Movement, known as GAM, was elected governor for a second time in 2017.
Yusuf was flown Wednesday morning to the Indonesian capital and taken to the headquarters of the anti-graft commission for questioning.
Aceh is the only province in Muslim-majority Indonesia governed by Islamic Shariah law.
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Sam Hunt's debut album Montevallo was a groundbreaking release for both the Cedartown, Georgia, native and country music. But, according to the lyrics of "Drinkin' Too Much," a new song that Hunt surprise-released on New Year's Eve, Montevallo was also a source of turmoil in his personal life – it muddied his relationship with on-again/off-again girlfriend Hannah Lee Fowler, Hunt's muse for many of the songs on the album.
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Tahlequah, Oklahoma, is home to Northeastern State University, former NFL and college football coach Butch Davis, and Cherokee Native Americans. It is also home to Navy Fireman Ian Palmer.
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Mmbai, 02 February, 2018: Superstar Aamir Khan on Friday accepted the #PadManChallenge, sharing on social media a photograph in which he holds up a sanitary pad.
"Thank you Twinkle Khanna. Yes, that's a pad in my hand and there's nothing to be ashamed about. It's natural! Period. 'Pad Man' challenge," Aamir tweeted on Friday.
The actor also challenged superstars Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan and megastar Amitabh Bachchan to complete the challenge by holding a sanitary napkin and sharing a photograph.
"Copy, paste this and Challenge your friends to take a photo with a pad. Here I am Challenging Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan," Aamir added.
What do you think of Aamir Khan?
The challenge comes close on the heels of the release of "Pad Man", a film revolving around menstrual cycles. Directed by R. Balki, it stars Akshay Kumar, Radhika Apte and Sonam Kapoor
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WOLFEBORO, N.H. (AP) — Police say a New Hampshire woman who answered a scammer's ad to pick up and ship an illegally purchased computer has been charged with stealing the laptop and shipping magazines instead.
Wolfeboro police in March were contacted by a business owner who said a hacker used their account to buy a computer.
WMUR-TV reports police said 51-year-old Jennifer Wozmak answered an online "job" to ship the computer overseas. But they said she didn't send the laptop, just magazines. She sold the computer to someone else.
She's been charged with theft. Wolfeboro Police Chief Dean Rondeau says she had no affiliation with the original scammer, other than the advertisement.
It wasn't immediately known if Wozmak had an attorney, and a possible number rang unanswered.
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DURANGO, Colo. — A Snowdown weekend packed with events promises fun for the whole family — including KRQE’s own Kristen Currie and her sister!
In Durango, Colorado, this weekend, the signature Snowdown Festival will feature a weekend that is packed with fun activities, including a mass balloon ascension, a parade, plenty of cat yoga, button making and “one single firework” on Friday night, Feb. 2.
The family-friendly weekend runs through Sunday, Feb. 4, and everyone is welcome.
For more information on the festival, visit the Snowdown website.
ANDERSON Co., S.C. (WSPA) — Deputies arrested one person after a chase that lasted more than half an hour.
Dispatchers say the chase started on Hunter Drive at Henry Avenue in Anderson around 1:30 a.m. Thursday.
The chase ended just after 2 a.m. at Highway 86 and 81 near Powdersville.
7 News is told no one was injured in the chase.
We will update this story as we learn new information.
A Detroit man who was among a group arrested for distributing heroin in Huntington in 2015 pleaded guilty to a federal drug charge, announced United States Attorney Carol Casto. Damond Idress Robinson-King, 23, entered his guilty plea to possession with intent to distribute 100 grams or more of heroin.
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Along with the cold weather, an anonymous act of good will showed up in Wauseon’s Reighard Park last week. Scarves were tied to trees along Parkview Drive in Wauseon along with a message. It read, “I am not lost! Please take me with you if you are cold. Stay warm. God Bless!”
Along with the cold weather, an anonymous act of good will showed up in Wauseon’s Reighard Park last week. Scarves were tied to trees along Parkview Drive in Wauseon along with a message. It read, “I am not lost! Please take me with you if you are cold. Stay warm. God Bless!” Along with the cold weather, an anonymous act of good will showed up in Wauseon’s Reighard Park last week. Scarves were tied to trees along Parkview Drive in Wauseon along with a message. It read, “I am not lost! Please take me with you if you are cold. Stay warm. God Bless!” Drew Stambaugh | Fulton County Expositor
BEIJING, April 28 China had 33.25 million tonnes of crude oil in its Strategic Petroleum Reserves (SPR) across nine bases by the middle of 2016, the Commerce Ministry said on Friday, its first update on one of the world's largest oil reserves in just over six months.
In its last update in September last year, the government said it had 31.97 million tonnes at the start of 2016. (Reporting by Josephine Mason; Editing by Gopakumar Warrier)
BELLEVUE, Wash. (AP) — A Seattle-area company has removed a school shooting video game off of its online platform following widespread backlash.
The "Active Shooter" video game was pulled days before it was to be released on the video-game marketplace Steam.
Valve Corp. as Steam's parent company said Tuesday that it was removing the computer video game because the developer was a "troll with a history of customer abuse."
The game was developed by Revived Games, published by Acid and led by a person named Ata Berdiyev. Valve spokesman Doug Lombardi says Berdiyev had previously been kicked off the platform under a different business name.
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The game allows players to re-create school shootings by stalking school hallways and racking up kills.
It was condemned by the parents of students killed during a Florida school shooting in February.
Chesterfield Police confirm that the two teen suspects caught on video burglarizing a church have been arrested.
"The suspects in this case have been identified. Thank you to all who shared this post and contacted police or Chesterfield County/Colonial Heights Crime Solvers with tips!" Chesterfield Police posted on social media.
Police have not released the identities of either suspect.
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It seems like every male celebrity in the world has their own story about getting curved by Rihanna–that’s just the kind of stuff that happens when you’re as sought after as Rih Rih is.
Chris Rock was on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Monday, alongside fellow legendary comedian Adam Sandler. The two were there to discuss their respective comedy specials on Netflix, and at the start of their interview, Rock re-tells a hilarious story from his Tambourine special and yes, it’s about Rihanna. The bad gal “uncle-zoned” Chris Rock and crushed his soul by looking at him like one of her aunts, with no sexual attraction what-so-ever.
Peep Rock telling the story of Rihanna’s curve game in the video below, it’s clear that he’s still not over the hurt. We don’t blame him.
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University of Dayton leader: Street crowd assaulted police
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — The president of the University of Dayton has scolded students for disrespecting and attacking police who tried to clear a rowdy street crowd during St. Patrick's Day revelry near the Ohio campus.
In a letter sent to students, university President Eric Spina says he saw some of them shoot fireworks into crowds and assault officers on Saturday.
The Dayton Daily News reports there were allegations of people throwing bottles, rocks and firecrackers at police before officers dressed in riot gear eventually dispersed the crowd that evening.
The school says one person was hurt by a thrown object, and a few others reported minor injuries.
Spina says disrespectful students were jeopardizing the safety of other students and officers. He defends the police response as being appropriate and necessary.
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Our fourth meeting of the Wainfleet Calf club was held at Feederlane farms and started by splitting into three groups.
Then we judged a class of cows, a class of hay and learned conformation of a dairy cow. After each group had been to every station we came back together as a group and had a snack. This concluded our meeting.
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Two people suffered minor injuries after a head-on collision in West Brighton.
A Nissan sedan and Mitsubishi SUV both were badly damaged as a result of the crash, reported at approximately 12:55 p.m. Monday afternoon on Bement Avenue, near Richmond Terrace.
The Mitsubishi at the scene was facing the opposite direction of the one-way street.
A man at the scene said his son and son's girlfriend, who were in the Nissan, were injured. Both were transported to Richmond University Medical Center in West Brighton, according to an FDNY spokeswoman.
NYPD detectives were on scene, and an FDNY spokeswoman said the incident is classified as a police matter.
Further updates will be posted as they become available.
KABUL — An Afghan official says Taliban insurgents have targeted military checkpoints in eastern Ghazni province in two separate attacks, killing three Afghan soldiers.
Arif Noori, spokesman for the provincial governor in Ghazni, says that five other soldiers were wounded in the attacks, which took place early on Tuesday
He also says the two districts were the attacks took place — Andar and Muqar — are now under the control of the Afghan security forces.
Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid claimed responsibility for the attacks in Ghazni, saying the insurgents were able to overrun the checkpoints and seize weapons and ammunition.
MOSCOW, July 4 (Reuters) - President Vladimir Putin plans to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu next week and will also meet the Emir of Qatar if he travels to Moscow to see a World Cup match, the Kremlin said on Wednesday.
Russia is currently hosting the soccer World Cup, which ends on July 15.
"They (the meetings) are generally being prepared and will be held if the guests come here on planned trips to see World Cup matches," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on a conference call on Wednesday.
Netanyahu's office said in a statement on Tuesday he would meet Putin in Moscow on July 11. (Reporting by Polina Nikolskaya Editing by Andrew Osborn)
House Majority Whip Steve Scalise was among the victims of gunfire Wednesday at a baseball field in Alexandria, VA. GOP lawmakers and staff were practicing for a charity baseball game.
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[India], Apr. 24 (ANI): Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Tuesday rejected the criticism of the opposition parties that the decision to reject the impeachment motion against the Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra was taken in a haste.
Naidu, who in his capacity as Rajya Sabha Chairman rejected the motion on Monday, said the decision was taken after over a month of due diligence and in strict conformity with the provisions of the Constitution and the Judges Inquiry Act of 1968.
Naidu rejected the impeachment motion saying that it lacked substantial facts to hold CJI Misra guilty of misbehaviour.
On April 20, the opposition parties led by Congress moved the impeachment motion in the Rajya Sabha, seeking the removal of CJI Misra under Article 217 read with article 124 (4) of the Constitution of India. The motion was signed by 64 sitting members of the House. In the impeachment motion, the opposition cited four acts of misbehaviour, including his handling of Prasad Education Trust case. (ANI)
NEW YORK (WJHL/AP) – New York Police Department says it is responding to report of an explosion near Times Square. The explosion was reported at the Port Authority train station in New York City.
Police said the type of explosion is unknown at this time and it was unknown if there were any injuries.
The response is centered in the area of the Port Authority bus terminal
A law enforcement source told CBS News senior investigative producer Pat Milton police are looking at a possible suicide bomber but the situation is fluid.
People reported seeing the bomb squad responding and posted images of the scene on social media.
The response is centered in the area of the Port Authority bus terminal
It’s led to delays along some of the subway lines that pass beneath the bus terminal.
Some passengers have been evacuated as a precaution.
There were no immediate reports of injuries.
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From the Open-Publishing Calendar From the Open-Publishing Newswire Indybay Feature Related Categories: San Francisco | Police State and Prisons Police Brutality Victims Printed in Chalk in Front of SF Friends School. by D. Boyer
Friday Jun 9th, 2017 4:42 PM 2016 police brutality victims printed in chalk on sidewalk in the Mission.
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Download Video (44.3mb) Copy the code below to embed this movie into a web page: I noticed while walking down street the names of victims of police brutality for 2016 had been printed in chalk in front of the San Francisco Friends school at 250 Valencia. I also noticed I was the only who took the time to read the names.
This City has changed. Why don't the newbies acknowledge or understand what people have been through while living in San Francisco. Especially teachers.
April 13 Genesee & Wyoming Inc:
* Genesee & Wyoming reports traffic for march 2017 and the first quarter of 2017
* G&W's traffic in March 2017 was 290,752 carloads, an increase of 52,455 carloads
* Genesee & Wyoming Inc - G&W's traffic in Q1 of 2017 was 821,248 carloads, an increase of 139,864 carloads, or 20.5%
* Genesee & Wyoming Inc - G&W's traffic in March 2017 was 290,752 carloads, an increase of 52,455 carloads, or 22.0%, compared with march 2016
* G&W's same-railroad traffic in march 2017 was 251,490 carloads, an increase of 13,193 carloads
* Genesee & Wyoming Inc - same-railroad traffic in Q1 of 2017 was 715,656 carloads, an increase of 34,272 carloads, or 5.0%, compared with Q1 of 2016 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Curt Schilling I'd Be In Hall of Fame Already ... If I Was Anti-Trump
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Curt Schilling says his outspoken political views are keeping him OUT of the Baseball Hall of Fame ... telling TMZ Sports, "If I had said 'Lynch Trump,' I'd be getting in with about 90% of the vote."
Schilling says he's well aware he's rubbed most of the H.O.F. voters the wrong way with his anti-Obama political views ... and the inflammatory social media posts haven't helped his cause.
FYI, Schilling was a stud for 20 YEARS -- winning 3 World Series titles with an 11-2 postseason record and a 2.23 ERA. Plus, more than 3,000 career strikeouts.
The case for Schilling is strong ... but the ex-MLB star says he ain't sweatin' it because at the end of the day, "Life's not fair."
BEIJING (AP) — The wife of a detained Chinese human rights lawyer says she has been prevented from leaving her neighborhood in the latest apparent case of extra-legal harassment of those who fall afoul of the ruling Communist Party.
Xu Yan tweeted Thursday that she had been followed from her apartment by police officers who stopped her leaving by taxi by telling the drivers not to take her.
Xu's husband, Yu Wensheng, was grabbed by police on Jan. 19 while preparing to take his 13-year-old son to school and has been charged with the loosely defined crime of inciting subversion.
During a visit to Beijing last week, German Chancellor Angela Merkel met with Xu and Li Wenzhu, the wife of another detained lawyer, Wang Quanzhang.
REFUGIO — — A natural gas pipeline has exploded in South Texas, in a fiery display that lit up the sky and could be seen for miles.
Texas Department of Public Safety Sgt. Nathan Brandley says the explosion occurred early Wednesday near Refugio (ray-FYOO’-ee-oh), a rural community north of Corpus Christi, about 15 miles from the Texas Coast.
Brandley says no one was hurt and that there are no refineries or plants nearby.
He says it’s too early to know what triggered the explosion.
Brandley says crews are working to close the line and extinguish the flames.
Mishaps with transmission lines are not uncommon. In the past two decades, the U.S. government has recorded more than 2,000 accidents on gas transmission lines across the country.
Memorial Hermann Surgical Hospital, located at 16902 Southwest Freeway in Sugar Land, Texas, was sold as part of a $58 million medical office building deal. The properties were purchased by a major U.S. public pension fund along with its strategic adviser, Everest Medical Properties.
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EU Council President Donald Tusk holds British Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit letter, which was delivered by Britain's permanent representative to the European Union Tim Barrow (not pictured) that gives notice of the UK's intention to leave the bloc under Article 50 of... REUTERS/Yves Herman
LONDON European Union leaders appreciated the tone of a letter sent by Prime Minister Theresa May setting out Britain's intention to withdraw from the bloc, May's spokesman told reporters on Thursday.
The spokesman said May had spoken to the President of the European Parliament and the leaders of Ireland, Poland, Italy, France and Spain since Britain formally triggered the process of leaving the EU on Wednesday.
"They were warm, constructive," he told reporters when asked about the calls. "The feedback that we have had is that the tone of the letter was appreciated and considered to be constructive."
(Reporting by Kylie MacLellan, writing by William James; editing by Stephen Addison)
New Orleans firefighters worked Friday morning (Oct. 6) to put out a one-alarm fire at a two-story abandoned house in Treme, authorities said.
The fire was at a house near the intersection of North Derbigny and Dumaine streets, said Capt. Edwin Holmes with the New Orleans Fire Department. It was was under control by about 9 a.m., Holmes said. As that time, dark gray smoke that was once visible from I-10 had dispersed.
Holmes said flames were coming from the structure's roof when firefighters arrived. After the fire was under control, the walls of the house's second-story appeared scorched, and roof beams were blackened and smoking. Overgrown trees and brush hugged the side of the house.
The fire was about a block from the Interstate 10 bridge and a couple of blocks from the Lafitte Greenway and Louis Armstrong Park.
QFD said there were no injuries.
A fire broke out in a garage at 337 Evergreen Drive East in Quincy Saturday morning.
Both the Quincy Fire Department at Tri-Township Fire Department responded to the scene.
QFD Assistant Chief James Pioch said most of the damage was contained to the attached garage, but the home did sustain smoke damage, which would displace the residents.
He said the residents were not home at the time of the fire, and the department was attempting to contact them.
Pioch also said there were no injuries, and investigators were being brought in to determine a cause.
Increasing minimum wage in hospitality and retail sectors could boost public finances
Research for Unite showed that 5.2 million women would benefit from higher wages, especially those in the hospitality and retail sectors.
Labour is committed to raising the minimum wage to £10 an hour for over-18s by 2020.
Unite said an "intermediate" rise to £9 an hour for older workers, £8.70 for 21 to 24-year-olds and £8 for 18 to 20-year-olds would benefit around 6.2 million workers.
Increased tax receipts, national insurance contributions and reduced spending on in-work benefits from higher wages would add £5.6 billion to the public finances every year, the research found.
WINTERS, Bridget – At The Donegal Hospice. Reposing at McGlynn’s Funeral Home today, Monday, from 6 pm, with Rosary at 9 pm. Viewing from 4 pm on Tuesday with removal at 6.30 pm to St. Brigid’s Church, Leitirmacaward, for 7 pm, to repose overnight. Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 11 am, followed by burial in the new graveyard
CHARLOTTE Co., Fla - The Charlotte County Fire and EMS responded to the report of a boating accident on Peace River Sunday afternoon.
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SHIPPENSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – A man was arrested for public drunkenness he passed out in the car of an off-duty Shippensburg officer, police said.
The officer had just finished his shift and stopped at a convenience store on his way home early Sunday. He locked his car but left the windows down slightly.
When he returned to his car, he found 22-year-old Travis McLaughlin of Shippensburg passed out in his passenger seat, police said.
An on-duty officer was called to the store to take McLaughlin into custody.
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Founding artist members and members of the board of Cooperative Performance Milwaukee, Kelly Coffey and Don Russell are leading writers, performers and directors in Milwaukee’s growing experimental dance-theater scene, making one unique multidisciplinary world premiere after another. “Our favorite place to hash out creative projects and ideas is Swingin’ Door Exchange," Coffey says. “It’s close to the Underground Collaborative where we work and it’s got a relaxed vibe, dark paneling and awesome stained glass décor from the end of the Prohibition era. Food is great, especially the killer ahi tuna. As Milwaukee natives, their fish fry is amazing. Our usual drink is a whiskey on the rocks—straight up if we’re feeling seriously creative."
DANVILLE, Va. - The first Wednesday of the season for Danville's farmers market drew a crowd Wednesday, despite it being the Fourth of July holiday.
The market was open from 1-6 p.m. Wednesday.
Normally when the market opens on Wednesdays each season, it's only open from 3-6 p.m.
Since Wednesday was a holiday, though, the city decided to extend the hours.
The market is open on Saturdays from May through October, but is also open on Wednesdays in July and August.
Danville resident Nikki Hartline said having the market open on Wednesdays is nice.
"We actually missed this past Saturday and we were pretty bummed we had to wait another week. Then we found it was (open) today and we were pretty excited. So, we're here with our bags today to get (what we need) for the week," Hartline said.
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Kansas farmer's cows say 'hi' to SpaceX, Starman
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas farmer famous for cow art has gathered about 300 of his cattle to say "hi" to SpaceX, the orbiting Tesla and its "driver" called Starman.
The Wichita Eagle reports that David Klingenberg is known for using his feed truck to move cattle into shapes before filming them with his drone. In his latest YouTube video, "Cow Space Art," Klingenberg explains how he got the photo proving his cows can be seen from outer space.
Klingenberg gets daily satellite images of his farm from FarmersEdge. He says he used shadows on the images to find out when the photos would be taken, and then moved his cows to spell out the word "hi" during that time.
Klingenberg has also made farm-themed song parodies, such as a trombone serenade of his cattle with Lorde's "Royals."
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CAIRO Feb 14 A reshuffle of Egypt's cabinet will involve nine ministers, including those responsible for investment and agriculture, Egypt's state television said on Tuesday.
The cabinet reshuffle will also include merging the investment ministry with the ministry of international cooperation. The current International Cooperation Minister Sahar Nasr is nominated to head the combined ministry.
A vote in parliament to confirm the new cabinet is expected on Tuesday.
(Repotying by Mostafa Hashem and Ali Abdelaty; Writing by Amina Ismail; Editing by Dominic Evans)
In a new health update on WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair’s condition as of Monday night, Flair’s management team, as well as WWE Hall of Famer Gene Okerlund posted the following tweets on Flair’s health, both noting that Flair’s surgery that he underwent on Monday afternoon was not for a heart issue as originally reported.
Ric had surgery today (not❤️related)am happy 2report it was a success.Still a long road ahead so plz keep 🙏🏻4Ric Charlotte Megan David&Wendy — MelindaMorrisZanoni (@LegacyTalentCEO) August 14, 2017
I've heard nothing on the outcome of Ric Flairs colon surgery this afternoon but the outpouring of prayers and… https://t.co/x9XdMSNEdX — Gene Okerlund (@TheGeneOkerlund) August 14, 2017
Wrestleview.com continues to send out well wishes to Flair and his family on the hopes for a speedy recovery.
FILE - In this Feb. 12, 2018, file photo, Zachary Patten appears in Kalamazoo County Circuit Court in Kalamazoo, Mich. Patten, accused of killing two people in two counties in southwestern Michigan, has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for one of the crimes. A Kalamazoo County judge sentenced Patten on Monday, March 19, 2018, after he was convicted last month of the first-degree murder of Graciela Portillo-Esparza last July. Kalamazoo Gazette-MLive Media Group via AP, File Mark Bugnaski
Washington State running back Jamal Morrow runs for a 1-yard touchdown in the second quarter against Washington in the 109th Apple Cup at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Wash., on Friday, Nov. 25, 2016. Lindsey Wasson Seattle Times
The drivers under their umbrella body Mbale Taxi Drivers' Conductors' and Owners' Association were protesting the manner in which the tender to manage Mbale Main Taxi Park was awarded. The municipal council headed by the town clerk, Mr Edward Lwanga, awarded the tender to Bugisu Taxi Operators and Owners' SACCO but the traders argue the tender was awarded without following the right procedure.
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NEW DELHI: Congress President Rahul Gandhi today hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the issue of unemployment, saying his ‘achche din’ PR would take a beating, after a Nobel laureate warned India of mass unemployment.
“The Nobel prize winning economist, Paul Krugman confirms what we’ve been saying for over two years now. Mass unemployment is the biggest threat India faces. Unfortunately, we have a PM who lives in denial. Afraid his “Acche Din” PR will take a beating,” he said on Twitter.
Gandhi used a media report quoting Krugman’s warning that the India story could end with mass unemployment.
The Congress chief has been attacking the Modi government over its “failure” to provide two crore jobs every year as promised by Modi, and has alleged that it has instead taken away a lot of jobs due to its decision of demonetization and “ill-conceived” implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST).-PTI
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A very entertaining concert was held on Sunday 19th November in Mochrum Church by local young musicians, presented by The Swallow Association.
David Sumner did a wonderful job introducing each performer and the audience enjoyed a great selection of pieces of music played from many different instruments. It was a fabulous concert enjoyed by all with time for socialising and enjoying refreshments together at the end.
Proceeds from the concert will be split between Mochrum Church, Galloway Music Festival and The Swallow Theatre Association.
The organisers extend a big thank you to everyone who took part and came along to show their support. Special thanks must go to Mrs Christine Job who accompanied many of the youngsters on the piano at the concert but also encourages and aids their musical development and participation in such events.
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Everton are one of a number of top European clubs competing to sign Dortmund winger Emre Mor, according to reports.
The young winger joined Dortmund last summer but made just 12 appearances, scoring once.
The 20-year-old was expected to move to Inter Milan, but a move has stalled amid plenty of interest from other clubs.
Everton and local rivals Liverpool are mentioned by the Daily Mail as potential suitors, and the player's gent Muzzi Ozcan has claimed that there are as many as 14 offers had been received for Mor.
“Fourteen offers have been made for Emre Mor but Borussia Dortmund have yet to respond to any of the bids,” Ozcan was quoted as saying by Turkish-Football.
A move for Mor would certainly excite Everton fans - and the youngster would give Ronald Koeman's side some much-needed pace.
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Some images from Saturday’s action at Party at the Palace
The day featured Gok Wan on the decks and the Kaiser Chiefs.
Kaiser Chiefs rocked the Palace on Saturday. Picture: Michael Gillen
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PINE BLUFF, Ark. — Martaveous McKnight scored 30 points, grabbed 10 rebounds and dished out 10 assists as Arkansas-Pine Bluff rolled to an 80-62 win over Alabama A&M on Saturday night.
McKnight was 12 of 17 from the field including three from distance for the Golden Lions (9-15, 9-1 Southwestern Athletic Conference) who lead the conference by two games over Grambling State. Trent Steen added 12 points and Terrance Banyard chipped in 10.
The team shot 53 per cent from the field compared to 37 per cent for Alabama A&M which took 22 shots from beyond the arc, making four of them.
The Golden Lions scored first and led all the way to an 11-point advantage before leading 37-28 at intermission.
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"118 on any wicket, we should have been able to get that, we just weren't there,'' Rohit said. ``We needed to show some intent but we didn't ... they kept us guessing all the time. A few of us played bad shots including myself.'' Suryakumar Yadav (34) and Krunal Pandya (24) shared the best partnership of the innings by combining in a 40-run fourth-wicket stand before Mumbai lost its last six wickets for just 14 runs. (Source: BCCI)
FILE - In this April 24, 2017, file photo, supporters raise a flag outside of the federal courthouse in Las Vegas. A retrial is nearing an end in Nevada for four men facing decades in prison for bringing assault-style weapons to a confrontation that stopped government agents from rounding up cattle near anti-government figure Cliven Bundy's ranch in April 2014. John Locher, File AP Photo
Without Thomas Monroe and Kate Norris, Portland's exploding urban wine scene wouldn't look anything like it does now. In 2012, they launched Southeast Wine Collective, an urban winery and wine bar that rents out time on every piece of winemaking equipment you could ever need as long as you aren't looking for a centrifuge. And yet, the biggest story to come out of this off-Division Street warehouse remains that of the founders.
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Waterloo Regional Police responded to a traffic collision Monday evening in the village of Ayr.
Police say around 6:15 p.m. a 70-year-old man was injured on Nith River Way as a result of a traffic collision.
The man was transported to Hamilton General Hospital.
The investigation into the cause of the collision is still ongoing.
New Delhi: Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma have tied the knot, say reports. The cricketer and the actor are going to make it official soon.
When the Indian skipper and the actress left the country last week, many believed that the wedding was to take place by the weekend that we just said goodbye to.
An insider told a news channel that Virat and Anushka got married this morning.
Speculation that Virat and Anushka were getting married by December 12 first started doing the rounds after said that Virat and Anushka’s family had booked a place in Italy from December 9 to December 12.
The world’s second-most-expensive holiday destination is playing host to Virat and Anushka’s Tuscan wedding. It is a resort called Borgo Finocchieto, just 34 kms from the Siena station and an hour’s drive from Tuscany.
When Anushka and Virat took off for Europe along with their respective families, netizens went into a tizzy trying to come to terms with the fact that the two might actually be tying the knot.
· Says Babalakin c’ttee lacks power to resolve its demands Senator Iroegbu in Abuja and Ademola Babalola For the umpteenth time in as many years, the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), the main umbrella body of university lecturers in the country, has declared an indefinite nationwide strike in response to the failure by the […]
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DETROIT (AP) – Michigan State Police officials say they now believe four shootings on Detroit’s freeway system are linked to the same suspect or suspects.
The agency’s Metro Detroit post says a woman recently reported that her car was hit by gunfire on Thursday along Interstate 94 on the city’s east side. Police say the gunfire occurred on the same day and in the same area as three other shootings.
One of the shootings along I-94 left a driver with a leg wound. Three other vehicles were struck but drivers weren’t injured.
Police say they’re looking for a silver or gray sedan seen at some of the shootings.
Extra police patrols have been added to area freeways.
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Cultural and culinary treats of Bergamo
This northern Italian city at the foot of the Alps is known for its historic center with the protected Upper City. Bergamo is also known for its culinary traditions, including polenta dishes and Stracciatella ice cream.
The 3-year-old birthday boy was in his pajamas, about to go to sleep on a cot inside a shelter packed with hundreds of evacuees affected by a damaged California dam. With just three hours left on his big day, a group of California Highway Patrol officers showed up at the Chico shelter with a makeshift celebration: an ice cream cake, a balloon, a Captain America figurine, and of course, a song.
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British Airways on Tuesday said that they are returning back to their near normal schedules after 150 British Airways flights were cancelled in United Kingdom and Europe due to bad weather conditions..
''Following adverse weather conditions across UK & parts of northern Europe on Sunday and Monday, we are returning to near normal schedules. Today we aim to run our normal ops at London Gatwick & London City and the vast majority of flights from London Heathrow,'' British Airways said in a statement.
Dozens more British Airways flights from Heathrow were cancelled after snow and ice caused disruption at the weekend.
The airline, the main operator at the UK's busiest airport, was particularly badly affected after the weather turned worse than forecast from Sunday morning.
Earlier on Sunday, BA cancelled 170 flights, leaving many planes and crew out of position, and on Monday it cancelled more than 100.
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FILE PHOTO - A sign advertises payday loans in the window of a money lending shop in northeast London October 3, 2013. REUTERS/Suzanne Plunkett
LONDON British banks approved the fewest mortgages in four months in March and consumer credit growth slowed, industry figures showed on Friday, adding to signs of a weakening in economic growth in early 2017.
Banks approved 41,061 mortgages for house purchase last month, down from 42,247 in February, the British Bankers' Association said.
Annual consumer lending growth slowed to 6.1 percent from 6.5 percent in February, easing further from October's 10-year high of 7.2 percent.
(Writing by William Schomberg)
The Nightly Show started out as train-wreck telly in which the (entirely unintentional) crashes, bangs and wallops never ceased. But as ITV’s disastrous 10pm chat-fest entered the final week of its first (and presumably only) season it had achieved a dreary variety show competency. Blokey Dermot O’Leary was back for his second stint as presenter and, with the stakes very much lower this time around, seemed happy to muddle through. Conspicuously absent was the flailing faux-zaniness that was a hallmark of the series’s calamitous early days.
O’Leary had once again brought with him his annoying piano-plinking sidekick with the shiny head and creepy lounge-pop arrangements. But this was otherwise an entirely proficient half hour of light entertainment filler. You almost missed the days when desperate-to-impress hosts David Walliams and John Bishop carried on as if fronting the hottest item on late night TV.
Much as this week’s political news centred around pipelines, so too does this week’s episode of The Press Gallery podcast.
Join host Emma Graney with guests Clare Clancy, Janet French and Graham Thomson to talk British Columbia, pipelines, Premier Rachel Notley’s response and a visit to Edmonton by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Good Stuff from the Gallery
Clare’s pick: This piece on Splinter called How To Not Die In America, about the state of health care.
Janet’s pick: This column about racism by Denise Balkissoon, in the Globe and Mail. Also, this seven-part series about racism in Saskatchewan by the Regina Leader-Post.
Emma’s pick: Slow Burn, an amazing podcast about Watergate by Slate.
Graham’s pick: This undercover reporting about a swanky London men’s club fundraiser.
PLYMOUTH – Board of Finance member Pattie DeHuff, who is running for mayor as a petitioning candidate, will have a meet-and-greet and hot dog roast Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 199 Town Hill Road in Terryville. All…
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Fresh Thyme Farmer’s Market in Deerfield will close May 5 after years of flagging sales, according to the company.
The store opened in 2014 in a strip mall near the intersection of Waukegan and Lake Cook roads. Fresh Thyme has grown quickly in recent years, with eight of its more than 70 locations in the Chicago area.
The store closing is a result of a challenging location, not the overall health of the company, CEO Chris Sherrell said Tuesday morning. The Deerfield store had poor visibility from the road and challenging access, Sherrell said.
“At the end of the day, it was just a bad location,” Sherrell said. “When you try to open 100 stores in five years, you’re going to have some misses.”
Sherrell said the company would like to open another store in the northern suburbs but hasn’t identified a new location. Fresh Thyme plans to open a store in Geneva early next year.
Overall, the Chicago area is the strongest region for the chain, he said.
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Exeter City fans have been reacting to the Grecians' 1-0 loss to Luton Town.
City were missing six defenders for the game and had to hand a first league start to 20-year-old centre-back Jordan Storey and, whilst they were on the back foot for the majority of the contest, they almost snatched a point when Liam McAlinden had a goal ruled out.
Fans now recognise how important next week's home game against promotion rivals Wycombe Wanderers is.
After nearly two years of anticipation, the “Boy Meets World” sequel “Girl Meets World” finally premieres on Friday (9:45 p.m.), giving us the first glimpse of the sitcom’s beloved characters...
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Actor Adam Driver, who played the latest bad guy on the scene in "Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens", said he almost turned down the role.
The actor, who played Kylo Ren, received a call from JJ Abrams while he was on set filming for Lena Dunham's hit TV series "Girls".
But while "Star Wars" director Abrams wanted to talk to him about a role in the new film, Driver said it look some time for him to fully come round to the idea, reported Digital Spy.
"I remember being overwhelmed by the size of it. I was nervous and had to think about it for a couple of months," Driver said.
The actor is currently staring in the Martin Scorsese film "Silence" alongside Andrew Garfield. The two play Jesuit priests who face persecution and so travel to Japan to meet their mentor (Liam Neeson).
CHICAGO – Prince’s estate sued Walgreens and an Illinois hospital, claiming the pharmacy giant improperly dispensed medication to the late pop star and doctors did not properly diagnose and treat him for an opiate overdose that happened six days before a second, fatal overdose in April 2016.
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The fiasco of the cargo-ferry Galacia withdrawing its services between Trinidad and Tobago brings into the spotlight several issues of national importance. The most urgent is why the Government and the Port Authority of T&T allowed what was clearly an untenable arrangement with the owners of the vessel to reach breaking point without putting in place adequate alternatives.
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Mr. William Adams, a scientist with the Navy Center for Applied Research in Artificial Intelligence, Washington, D.C., takes notes on the inbound freight processing procedures used by the 436th Aerial Port Squadron truck dock personnel Feb. 7, 2017, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. Williams was part of an Air Mobility Command military and civilian study team that observed many facets of the Super Port during their four-day visit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)
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Minor league baseball teams are no stranger to the odd promotion, but the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp's latest promotion is turning heads.
The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp are celebrating "you might be the father's day" when they take on the Pensacola Blue Wahoos this Thursday.
The team will be handing out pregnancy tests at the ball park,"so you'll know if you need to return for Sunday's Father's Day game" - according to the team's website.
The Jumbo Shrimp organization is promising a night of "suspense and intrigue."
Fans who aren't interested in the free pregnancy test shouldn't worry though, the ball park is still offering the normal 'Thirsty Thursday' promotion of discounted beer.
The author of the Mary Poppins books has been commemorated with a blue plaque to mark London History Day.
P.L. Travers lived at 50 Smith Street in Chelsea from 1946 to 1962.
It was during this time that Walt Disney aproached her about his plan to turn her creation into a movie.
The former home in Chelsea, London of author P. L. Travers, whose Mary Poppins books inspired the Disney film, that has been honoured by English Heritage with a blue plaque
The house was used as a model for the one lived in by the Banks family in the 1964 film. Mary Poppins – played by Julie Andrews – moves into their home as a nanny for the family’s children.
Howard Spencer, English Heritage blue plaque historian, said the house ‘was in her mind’s eye’ when she told Disney how the home should look.
Travers, who died at 96 in 1996, published Mary Poppins in 1934 – the first of a series of eight books.
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March 19 (Reuters) - WSI Industries Inc:
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The declining effectiveness of ISIS attacks against Iraqi forces in eastern Mosul suggests the militants are starting to run out of resources with the campaign in its third month, a U.S. general told Reuters.
The second phase of the campaign, launched last week following nearly a month of deadlock, has pushed ISIS out of several more areas in eastern Mosul despite fierce resistance.
Martin, who took up his post in mid-November, said it was difficult to know how much ordnance ISIS has stockpiled in Mosul.
The coalition has bombed all five bridges connecting east and west Mosul, forcing ISIS to transport casualties across the Tigris River by boat.
Individual fighters have staged attacks in "liberated" areas which Iraqi forces have struggled to clear fully.
Martin compared Mosul to the American city of Philadelphia, with a civilian population of about 1.8 million and almost 3,000 km (1,900 miles) of roads.
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MEMBER representing Andoni Constituency in the Rivers State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Ikuinyi Owaji Ibani has been returned as the Speaker. Ibani had resigned his speakership after the Court of Appeal annulled his election and was re-elected in the December 10, legislative rerun elections. His election came as Rt Hon Adams Dabotorudima also resigned […]
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John Patrick Godfrey, 38, Brackenridge, Pa., was charged by Warren-based Pennsylvania State Police with charges including unlawful contact with a minor - sexual offenses, corruption of minors, indecent assault person less than 13 years of age, indecent assault person less than 16 years of age and indecent assault without the consent of another. The alleged incident occurred between 2011 and 2013 when the victim was eight or nine years old, police said.
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A Nigerian Air force training air plane has reportedly crashed in Kaduna.
It was gathered that the plane crashed in Kauran Dawa in Saminaka Local Area of Kaduna state.
The airplane known as Diamond 40, is a one person seater training aircraft which is used for training of personnel at the NAF base.
However, no casualty was involved as the pilot of the airplane came out unhurt, DailyTrust reported.
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Czech airline Travel Service says it has acquired a majority stake in the national carrier, Czech Airlines, known as CSA.
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Travel Service, the Czech Republic's biggest carrier, says it has reached a deal with the Czech state and Korean Air to buy their CSA stakes.
Travel Service had a 34 percent stake, while Korean Air acquired a 44 percent share from the government in 2013. The government still had almost 20 percent.
The sale of the state's stake still depends on approval by an anti-monopoly office.
The transaction gives Travel Service a 97.74 percent stake.
Travel Service operates regular flights under the name Smart Wings, as well as charter flights and private flights.
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The Kentucky State Fair
For more than 100 years the official state fair of Kentucky has been gathering each summer to eat, compete and just have fun.
It all takes place at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville. Hosting more than 600,000 fair goers each year, competitions include vegetables, sewing, painting and even aquarium building.
Food vendors offering everything from fried catfish to sushi are on the line up, as well as fantastic midway rides. Watch the horse shows, buy a prize-winning steer or talk to the sheep farmers who bring their lambs each year.
There are also concerts every day - some free and some not. Check website for listings. (kystatefair.org)
Discount tickets available at all checkout lanes of Kroger locations throughout Kentucky.
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Kashmiri journalists hold a candle light vigil in memory of Rising Kashmir founding editor Shujaat Bukhari outside Kashmir Press club in Srinagar, the summer capital of India-administered Kashmir on Jul. 2, 2018. EPA-EFE FILE/FAROOQ KHAN
Reporters Without Borders on Wednesday warned of deteriorating press freedoms in India, where four journalists have been killed in the last six months, while media professionals have also been facing increased attacks online.
India was ranked 138 out of the total 180 countries in RSF's 2018 Press Freedom Index, one place above Pakistan and just below Myanmar, and has witnessed a sharp rise in abuses against journalists in the last six months, which could further affect its performance in the next survey, the nonprofit said.
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“You can take simple steps to help prevent thieves from breaking into your vehicle” say police.
It seems like it goes without saying…but we’ll say it anyway. Don’t roast marshmallows over an active volcano. Someone actually asked that of the USGS. They asked quote: @USGSVolcanoes Is it safe to roast marshmallows over volcanic vents? Assuming you had a long enough stick, that is? Or would the resulting marshmallows be poisonous? @JimGriffith_SV @DrFunkySpoon
The agency replied: “Erm, we’re going to have to say no, that’s not safe. (Please don’t try!)” If the vent is emitting a lot of SO2 or H2S, they would taste BAD. And if you add sulfuric acid (in vog, for example) to sugar, you get a pretty spectacular reaction.
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Of course, it didn’t take long for us to find a video of someone roasting a marshmallow over a volcano. This video was taken a few years ago. Kids—don’t try this at home!
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SINGAPORE: An odd-job worker was on Wednesday (Feb 15) charged with animal cruelty for allegedly killing his pet dog, a Maltese named Sweet Sweet.
Chong Choom Kiat allegedly used a cloth and leash to strangle the female dog before stabbing it to death in his flat at Block 679 Hougang Avenue 8 on Oct 30, 2016.
The 39-year-old also faces a second charge because the Maltese did not have a valid license from the Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore (AVA).
According to AVA regulations, all dogs must be licensed for rabies control.
In court on Wednesday, Chong said he intended to apply for legal aid. He added that his wife was in a nursing home and asked for time to make arrangements for her care.
He will next appear in court on Mar 1.
If found guilty of animal cruelty, Chong could be jailed for up to 18 months and fined S$15,000. For keeping an unlicensed dog, he faces a fine of up to S$5,000.
A construction worker was reportedly run over by a vehicle and died in a closed portion of a construction zone on Monday afternoon.
Authorities have not yet released the name of the woman who died.
It happened at approximately 1:30 p.m. on Monday.
The Park County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of person being run over at mile marker 333 on Interstate 90.
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Park County Rural Fire, Livingston City Fire, Montana Highway Patrol, and the Park County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene.
The Park County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating the fatal crash.
They have requested the assistance of the Montana Highway Patrol and their “total station” crash re-creation equipment.
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ST. LOUIS (AP) – The request by St. Louis leaders to have the U.S. attorney’s office investigate police conduct at protests has been referred to the U.S. Department of Justice in Washington.
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that in a letter on Wednesday, Acting U.S. Attorney Carrie Costantin says the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division handles investigations that focus on officer discipline and training. It’s not clear if the Justice Department will investigate St. Louis police.
More than 300 arrests have been made during protests since a judge’s mid-September acquittal of white former police officer Jason Stockley in the 2011 shooting death of Anthony Lamar Smith, who was black.
Police have drawn criticism for using force and chemicals in some arrests. Mayor Lyda Krewson and interim police Chief Lawrence O’Toole asked for an independent federal investigation.
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MANCHESTER, England (AP) - Jose Mourinho has criticized the atmosphere at "quiet" Old Trafford on Alexis Sanchez's home debut.
The Chile forward, who joined last month from Arsenal, netted the second goal in a 2-0 victory over Huddersfield in the English Premier League on Saturday.
Mourinho says "the atmosphere is a bit quiet and there is not very" much enthusiasm.
Huddersfield Town's Florent Hadergjonaj, left, and Manchester United's Alexis Sanchez during their English Premier League soccer match at Old Trafford in Manchester, England, Saturday Feb. 3, 2018. (Martin Rickett/PA via AP)
He wants United fans to emulate the atmosphere at former Premier League club Portsmouth, which is now in the third tier.
Mourinho says Fratton Park is "such a small stadium, the atmosphere was absolutely incredible." Mourinho managed at Portsmouth during a previous Chelsea reign.
The Florida House of Representatives followed the Senate's lead last week with the filing of a bill calling on the state to purchase 60,000 acres of land south of Lake Okeechobee to store more freshwater for the Everglades and forestall harmful discharges from the lake to the east and west coasts. For the complete article, please pick up a copy of The Citizen for this day or purchase this day's electronic edition at http://secure.floridakeys.com/keysnews/enews .
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This photo provided by US Customs and Border Protection shows a mock improvised explosive device that led to delays at Toronto's international airport. (AP)
Toronto - US customs officials have released a photo of a mock improvised explosive device that led to delays at Toronto's Pearson International Airport when it was found in a passenger's luggage this month.
US Customs and Border Protection tweeted the photo on Monday and praised the officers who spotted the device on April 6.
The discovery during an inspection at the airport's pre-clearance area caused what was described as a major security breach.
Passengers on a United Airlines flight to Chicago were stuck on the tarmac for more than four hours.
Fifty-eight-year-old American Joseph Galaska was charged with mischief. He was released on bail and his case is due back in a Toronto-area court on Tuesday.
Coast Guard Tows Fishermen To Safety
The Coast Guard towed a 58-foot fishing vessel after the crew lost the use of their main engine about 17 miles west of Willapa Bay, Sunday.
A boat crew aboard the Triumph II, a 52-foot Motor Life Boat from Coast Guard Cape Disappointment, met the crew of the fishing vessel Ashlyne, a 58-foot dragger with four people and 42,000 pounds of fish aboard, and safely towed them across the Columbia River bar into Astoria.
The Triumph II is one of four special purpose crafts specifically designed for the deep water bars located in the Coast Guard 13th District. The power and stability of the 52-MLBs make them the preferred asset for towing commercial fishing vessels across large bars.
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota’s attorney general is suing an Arizona-based pharmaceutical company, alleging it illegally marketed a painkiller made from the synthetic opioid fentanyl.
The lawsuit was filed Wednesday against Insys Therapeutics. The suit accuses the drugmaker of encouraging physicians to prescribe the painkiller Subsys at higher doses than recommended.
The drug is used to manage pain for cancer patients, but Attorney General Lori Swanson says the company promoted it for improper uses.
The lawsuit also alleges the company paid doctors speaking fees to avoid gift-giving restrictions.
Several other states have sued Insys. Some have reached settlements.
Minnesota health officials have growing concerns about fentanyl abuse. Preliminary numbers show that fatal overdoses caused by the potent narcotic are increasing, with the drug contributing to more than 150 deaths in the state last year.
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Pharmaceutical companies Abbott Laboratories and Alere Inc announced their engagement in February 2016. Abbott got cold feet after Alere exposed financial struggles, but Alere rejected an attempted breakup.
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Wielding a silver shovel rather than a lightsaber, "Star Wars" creator George Lucas has broken ground on a $1.5 billion Los Angeles museum he says will be dedicated to the art of visual storytelling.
The writer-director was joined by his wife, elected officials and more than 100 well-wishers Wednesday for the official beginning of construction on the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art.
Construction is expected to be completed in 2021.
With thousands of exhibits, ranging from paintings to comic strips to film props, costumes and storyboards, Lucas says exhibits will attempt to explain visual storytelling from the days of cave paintings to modern movies.
The groundbreaking more closely resembled a movie premiere minus the red carpet. More than a dozen television cameras were on hand to record it.
Among those who showed up to support Lucas was his longtime friend and sometime collaborator, director Steven Spielberg.
The Stunner (Desmond Chideme) program scheduled to start today 7pm, has been cancelled. The show was to be aired LIVE on ZimEye.com.
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Mourners will gather today for a vigil to remember the life of former Norman North High principal, Bryan Young, one of two victim's in a Tuesday night double-murder.
Besides being a well-respected lawyer, Young spent 17 years with the Norman school district as a teacher, coach, and, for five years, principal at Norman North High School.
Norman Police believe Michael Deffner forced entry into Young's home on Trisha Ln. before shooting him multiple times. Moments later and just few miles away, Deffner went to a home on Lindsey Ave. to shoot Cayann Patterson multiple time before lighting the house on fire.
The vigil is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. in memory of Young. It will be held at the neighborhood park on Trisha Ln.
Home Kentucky Jason Morris Promoted to Owensboro Catholic Football Head Coach March 19th, 2018 JoJo Gentry Kentucky, Owensboro, Sports
Owensboro Catholic hires from within to name its new head football coach.
Jason Morris has been promoted from an assistant coach to lead the Aces this season.
Before coaching for the Aces, Morris was the head coach at McLean County, and was previously the offensive coordinator at Henderson County.
Morris says he has been leading the team since John Edge left for South Spencer, and looks forward to the next chapter of Aces Football.
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East York resident allegedly assaulted at LGBT rally A man allegedly assaulted an East York resident at an LGBT rally in Harrisburg Check out this story on yorkdispatch.com: http://www.yorkdispatch.com/story/news/2017/06/14/east-york-resident-allegedly-assaulted-lgbt-rally/393908001/ According to Tara Stark, an attendant at the march and volunteer at the LGBT Center of Central PA, an unidentified man protesting the march - carrying a sign that read, in part, "3rd world refugees brought drug resistant AIDS to the US last year" - stood near Equality March participants Sunday on the steps of the state Capitol building.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Kansas City police are still searching for two of the three suspects wanted in connection with an armed robbery at the McDonald's off 152-Highway near I-35 in the Northland.
Police say just after 3 a.m. three men armed with handguns walked into the 24-hour restaurant on Church Street and ordered everyone on the floor. They got away with an undisclosed amount of cash.
Witnesses told police the three suspects took off on foot and headed south of the restaurant towards the Walmart parking lot, which is across the street.
Police then noticed a vehicle with one person in it coming from the same direction so they checked the license plate, and it didn't match the vehicle. Police said the driver had warrants and that he is connected to the armed robbery. He was taken into custody for questioning.
It's not clear how many customers or employees were at the restaurant at the time. Police have said no one was physically injured during the robbery.
The following Dec. 11, 2017 crime report was supplied by LAPD Senior Lead Officer Michael Moore of the West L.A. Division. Arrests do not indicate a conviction.
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Jeremy London Arrested for Domestic Violence
Jeremy London Arrested for Domestic Violence
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Jeremy London's been arrested for domestic violence ... and he's looking really rough in his mug shot.
The "Mallrats" actor, and Jason London's twin bro, was booked Friday in Jackson County, Mississippi on one count of domestic violence simple assault -- a misdemeanor. It's unclear right now who else was involved in the alleged incident ... but law enforcement sources tell us he was arrested in the front yard of a home owned by his wife, Juliet Reeves.
As we reported back in the day ... London was charged with domestic violence in 2012 for a fight with his estranged wife, Melissa Cunningham. He allegedly pulled her hair and hit her on the head, but the charges were dismissed a year later.
Jeremy and Melissa divorced in 2014. He's since remarried to Reeves.
Again, we don't know if she's the alleged victim in this latest arrest.
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The Essex Region Conservation Authority issued a flood watch Wednesday.
ERCA advises a chance of flooding exists for shorelines in Leamington, Kingsville, Essex, Amherstburg, and Pelee Island.
Forecasted winds of 30 km/h with gusts up to 50 km/h prompted the flood watch, which will be in effect until noon Thursday.
ERCA warns people to avoid shoreline areas during wind and lake events.
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It’s not known what caused the death of a 20-year-old man found dead in some bushes in the east Edmonton neighbourhood of Gold Bar.
Police were called by a resident to a location near 103 Avenue and 42 Street at about 1 a.m. on Monday, where the body of Mason Montana Landry, 20, was found in some bushes.
Homicide detectives were called to handle the suspicious death investigation.
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An autopsy was done in Edmonton Tuesday morning, but the medical examiner was unable to confirm the cause of death, pending toxicology results.
Edmonton police are looking to talk to anyone who spoke with Landry recently, or who knew of his whereabouts over the last week. Those with information are asked to call 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone. Anonymous information can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online.
Edmonton police said the investigation is ongoing and no other details are available at this time.
Mahdi Rasheed and Firas Hashim once worked at a restaurant together in Baghdad. The two men have known each other since 1993.
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MILWAUKEE — Right-hander Alex Reyes was activated from the 60-day disabled list by the St. Louis Cardinals after recovering from Tommy John surgery and was set to start against Milwaukee in his first major league appearance since Sept. 29, 2016.
Reyes was 4-1 with a 1.57 ERA two years ago, beating the Chicago Cubs three times and striking out 52 in 46 innings. Reyes felt pain during a pre-spring training bullpen session in February 2017 and was operated on by Cardinals head orthopedic physician Dr. George Paletta.
23-year-old right-hander, Reyes was 3-0 with a 0.00 ERA in four minor league injury rehabilitation starts this month at Class A Palm Beach and Peoria, Double-A Springfield and Triple-A Memphis. He struck out 44 in 23 innings.
Right-hander Mike Mayers was optioned to Memphis before Wednesday's game and right-hander Dominic Leone, out since May 5 with right upper arm nerve irritation, was transferred to the 60-day disabled list.
Former University of Hawai’i starting quarterback Dru Brown is headed to Oklahoma State, the graduate transfer announced on his Twitter page Saturday night.
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Matthew 7:7 Grateful for the opportunity to play for Oklahoma State University in my final season #HumbleBeginnings #GoPokes pic.twitter.com/yR4PGluOxz — Dru Brown (@dbrownTNDO) February 4, 2018
Brown, who expressed that he was leaving the program to be closer to family after his grandfather’s death, noted that he has family in Texas. He visited Stillwater this week.
The San Mateo, California native completed 62% of his passes for 5,273 yards with 37 touchdowns and 15 interceptions during his 22 starts over 2 seasons. Hawai’i complied a 9-13 record under Brown.
Steen: "Whatever Coach Wants Me To Do"
Dolphins offensive lineman met with the media after the team's second practice of minicamp. Get Steen's thoughts on fellow offensive lineman Mike Pouncey as well as where he's been practicing during minicamp.
In talks with RPF to deploy women guards at the railway station, says officials (Representational)
Adityapur railway station in Jharkhand is all set to become an "all-women" railway station soon, senior officials said on Wednesday.
The railway station, under Chakradharpur division of South Eastern Railway (SER), will be only the second such station after Hijili in West Bengal, Senior Divisional Commercial Manager of the division, Bhaskar said.
"We have already started deputing women staff," he said.
"We are also holding talks with Railway Protection Force (RPF) to deploy women RPF guards in the proposed women railway station," Mr Bhaskar said.
The Principal Chief Commercial Manager of SER, Prasant Kumar Sahu, would declare it an all-women railway station soon following an inspection, he added.
When you are a homeowner, it is likely that insurance is required for those with a mortgage. In many cases, however, renters still retain the option of buying coverage, but more and more landlords are requiring renter's insurance nowadays.
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JONES MILLS, Pa. (AP) - A Pennsylvania man says he used flashing dashboard lights to mimic a police speed trap - but only so he could slow down vehicles speeding past his rural home and killing deer and endangering people.
Fifty-seven-year-old Ricky McMillen tells WPXI-TV (http://bit.ly/2z3i8zF ) that he used the flashing lights on his car because he's been complaining about speeders for years and getting few results. What he says he has gotten is very smelly deer carcasses along the road in Donegal Township, about 50 miles southeast of Pittsburgh.
State police charged McMillen on Thursday with impersonating a public servant and displaying improper lights.
McMillen says he's been using the lights for a while and they've worked well.
McMillen has been mailed a summons to appear for a preliminary hearing Dec. 15.
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Hundreds of Catholics filled the Dulce Nombre de Maria Cathedral-Basilica in Hagata as Archbishop Michael Byrnes ordained eight new permanent deacons for the Archdiocese of Agana this weekend.
The men ordained to the sacred order of deacons were Greg Calvo, Huan Hosei, Rene Dela Cruz, John Fernandez, George Quitugua, Joe Gumataotao, Romeo Hernandez and Rudy Que. Each deacon would be assigned to the parish that they currently belong. In his homily, Archbishop Byrnes told the new deacons that being in the order of deacons was a special grace, a special responsibility". He told them that their lives would not be so private now, that people at the parishes would go to them more than ever and would need their help and attention. The men spent the past six years training in the program.
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Carer Support Groups meet on a monthly basis. Carers will have the opportunity to meet other carers and/or listen to interesting speakers in a relaxed informal setting. Also on a regular basis, members of the Guideposts Team will be available to provide information, advice and support. Groups are available throughout Warwickshire, as well as more specialist groups tailored towards Learning Disabilities, Autistic Spectrum Disorder and Mental Health.
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Food Network celebrity chef Tyler Florence, right, recently visited with his friend Pete Blohme at Blohme's Sunset Pointe at Fly Creek Marina. This photo was posted on Sunset Pointe's Facebook page on May 30, 2017.
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Lauren Conrad is celebrating the new year by announcing she's expecting a baby.
The 30-year-old former star of MTV's "Laguna Beach" and "The Hills" posted a picture of her sonogram on Instagram on Monday with the note, "I have a feeling 2017 is going to be the best year yet."
This will be the first child for Conrad and her 36-year-old musician husband, William Tell. The couple married in 2014.
NEWTON FALLS, Ohio (WYTV) – Dylan McAvoy struck out 14 in Newton Falls’ 6-3 win at home this evening over Campbell Memorial. McAvoy allowed 3 earned runs in his first two innings as the Tigers’ trailed 3-2 in the fifth inning. McAvoy tossed the complete game and permitted 6 hits with 2 walks.
Hayden Gazda finished 2 for 3 for the Tigers while driving in 4 runs. Adam Honeycutt also had a pair of hits. David Hukari scored 3 runs and Hayden Sherwood came across the plate twice.
For Campbell Memorial, Laz Lebron had two hits. Junior Marc Elash drove in two runs.
Tomorrow, the Red Devils will host Newton Falls.
The Conversation published an op-ed by Stephanie Lake, a PhD student in the school of population and public health, and M-J Milloy, a professor in UBC department of medicine, about the impacts that legalizing marijuana may have on the opioid crisis.
They wrote that “protection of youth and removal of organized crime aside, the Cannabis Act may just be the unintentionally bold government response to the opioid crisis that our country so desperately needs.”
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Children race to collect thousands of eggs during the Easter Egg Drop at Daystar Church in Hartselle Saturday. [WILLIAM T. MARTIN/DECATUR DAILY] Jon Berry helps his son Doc Moore 6, and daughter Kadie Berry, 7, sort their eggs after the Easter Egg Drop at Daystar Church in Hartselle Saturday.
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The phrase I use the most would be What’s Next, Lord? My story has been one filled with much pain, but joy, too! I remember going to my first Women of Faith Conference about 6 years ago and listening to the different women tell their story. I would lean over to my friend and whisper been there! When it was all over, I was thinking boy could I tell a story! Life’s been tough! At one point, instead of continuing to serve God, I became very angry and bitter! I didn’t want anything to do with God. About 8 years ago, a year after my brother died of cancer, I begged God to help me because I just didn’t want to go on with life! It was right afterwards, a coworker at school told me about Dr Charles Stanley’s broadcast. I started listening and my attitude changed! There has still been much pain, but I realized that with each obstacle, the latest my diagnosis of terminal cancer, right after winning custody of two grandchildren, that God has created a child of strong faith. I am a child of God.
TAYLORVILLE, Ill. (WAND)- Norfolk Southern Railroad plans to increase maximum train speeds through Taylorville from 50 miles per hour to 60 miles per hour starting Monday.
The speeds would improve freight service between Decatur and St. Louis and could mean shorter waits for drivers stopped at rail crossings, according to the railroad’s announcement.
Crews have been adjusting safety equipment at the crossings to adjust for the higher speeds, according to the announcement. A railroad spokesman was unavailable for an interview Monday.
We asked Len Hempen, who lives along the tracks, what he thinks about the change.
"I guess that's fine if that will help get goods moved from one place to another a little quicker, as long as the safety concerns aren't overlooked in that process,” Hempen said. “If they put in the necessary precautions, I don't know that I have a problem with it."
The railroad said an average of ten to twelve trains pass through Taylorville each day.
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BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — A Brunswick County man faces a slew of charges for child pornography after an investigation involving the Department of Homeland Security, according to District Attorney Jon David.
Justin Brochure, 36, was arrested Thursday.
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The District Attorney said Brochure was originally booked on a $1 million bond, but bonded out on a $100,000 bond.
Oak Island Police were involved in the investigation before the District Attorney said Brochure moved to Leland after the investigation began.
The District Attorney said Brochure is facing charges for downloading images of child porn.
One of German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s Bavarian allies is alleged to have rejected a deal she made last week in Brussels to slash migration.
The deal Merkel made with other European Union leaders shares out refugees on a voluntary basis and creates “controlled centres” inside the bloc to process asylum requests. Read more
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11 Pakistanis among 90 migrants feared dead in shipwreck off Libya
ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office (FO) spokesman Dr Mohammad Faisal has confirmed that at least 11 Pakistani nationals among 90 people were feared dead on Friday in the latest migrant tragedy in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Libya.
According to FO spokesman, Pakistani diplomats have reached Libya's coastal area to collect more details, and making efforts to bring back the bodies of Pakistani citizens who lost their precious lives in the sad incident.Â
At least 90 migrants were aboardÂ Â the ship thatÂ was heading towards Italy.Â While threeÂ migrants were reportedly rescued.
The names and details of the deceased are being collected from Tripoli, capital of Libya, FO Spokesperson Dr Mohammad Faisal stated in a tweet posted on Friday.
At least 90 people, including 11 Pakistani nationals, were feared dead on Friday in the latest migrant tragedy in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Libya, the UN migration agency said.
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Ashley Fox suggested the hard approach showcased by the bloc during Brexit talks with the UK is part of its usual negotiating tactics
The seasoned MEP also claimed the European Union is exploiting division within the Cabinet to "waver" the resolve of Britons to see Brexit through.
Mr Fox said: "Despite the occasional harsh words, a common EU tactic, we are where we are expected to be at this stage of the process.
"The Withdrawal Agreement has almost been finalised and I hope it can be signed off at the October summit, probably in the usual EU fashion, with a last-minute deal."
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A bushfire watch and act alert is in place for Emu Flat, Clare and Armagh, north of Adelaide, with authorities warning windier conditions may fan the fire.
The bushfire burning near Clare in the Clare Valley is not currently active but this may change as the day goes on.
Authorities warn warmer and windier conditions may cause an increase in fire activity and threaten safety, and residents are urged to stay vigilant.
MR VERBIN GODFRED PETERS better known as FITZROY, PETERS and PETE of Evesham formerly of Richland Park died on Saturday January 27th at the age of 74. The funeral takes place on Monday February 5th at the Evesham Seventh Day Adventist Church. The body lies at the church from 1:00 pm. The service begins at 2:00 pm. Burial will be at the Windsor Cemetery.
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The Colts added a playmaker Monday, announcing a two-year deal with tight end Eric Ebron.
Ebron, the 10th overall pick in the 2014 draft by the Lions, was released by Detroit last week. Ebron hauled in 61 receptions for 711 yards in 2016, and followed that up with 53 receptions for 574 yards and four touchdowns last season.
Indianapolis already has Jack Doyle on the roster, and he caught 80 passes for 690 yards and four touchdowns last season. It's possible Ebron will see time in the slot this season.
Ebron, not known as a blocker, never lived up to his full potential in Detroit, but he started gaining consistency over the last two years.
Henderson police are investigating after a pedestrian was hit and killed by a vehicle on St. Rose Parkway.
A pedestrian was hit Tuesday night and killed by a vehicle on St. Rose Parkway. Henderson police are investigating. (Max Michor/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Henderson police are investigating after a pedestrian was hit and killed by a vehicle on St. Rose Parkway.
The crash was reported about 11:30 p.m. after the pedestrian was struck while crossing St. Rose at Bermuda Road, according to Metropolitan Police Department Lt. David Gordon.
Las Vegas police initially responded to the call but Henderson police are investigating after it was determined the crash happened in their jurisdiction.
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Greig Hogg from Stirling was pronounced dead at the scene on an M8 slip road.
Fatal crash: Incident took place on Saturday afternoon. © STV
A man who died after a quad bike struck a lamp post on an M8 slip road has been named by police.
Greig Hogg, 24, was riding a green SMC quad bike near Junction 29 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, when the collision took place around 3.45pm on Saturday.
Mr Hogg, from Stirling, was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics.
Police had previously urged anyone who witnessed the incident to come forward.
Sergeant Mark Miller from the Divisional Road Policing Unit based at Greenock said: "I would appeal to anyone who was on the M8 near to Junction 29 around the time of the crash, who may have witnessed what happened, to get in touch.
"I am also appealing for any motorists who could potentially have dashcam footage of the incident, or of the quad bike driving on the motorway beforehand, to please come forward."
Police forensic officers are in attendance at a house in Galliagh following the sudden death of a man this morning.
Stunned family, friends and neighbours looked on as officers carried out investigations at the house in Dundrean Park following the, as yet, unexplained death.
Local Independent Councillor Warren Robinson said he was shocked to hear of the death.
“It’s a tragedy for the family and my heart goes out to them,” he said.
A police spokesperson said they are examining the circumstances surrounding the death of the man, who was in his forties, and whose body was found in the Dundrean Park area this morning.
At present the death is being treated as unexplained and a post mortem examination is due to be carried out.
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NEW YORK (Reuters) – Movie producer Harvey Weinstein has been indicted on charges of rape in the first and third degrees, and criminal sexual act in the first degree, Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance said in a statement on Wednesday.
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A Frederick man was arrested on numerous charges last weekend after fleeing and eluding police during a chase on a rented motor scooter that included a packed Boardwalk on a busy Saturday night. Around 6:40 p.m. last Saturday, an Ocean City Police Department officer was on marked patrol in the area of 18th Street and Baltimore Avenue when he observed a male later identified as Percy Tolson, 18, of Frederick, riding a rented motor scooter without eye protection or a wind screen.
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Four dead in murder-suicide in Lexington County
A mother and her two young children died over the New Year's weekend of apparent gunshot wounds in Lexington County in what authorities say was a murder-suicide. A fourth person who also died is the father of the children, according to the Lexington County Coroner's Office.
Police are looking for a suspect in an armed robbery at a east-end convenience store.
A man with a weapon entered a variety store at 900 Oxford St. E., located east of Adelaide Street, at 3 a.m. Wednesday and demanded money and merchandise from the clerk, said police, who didn't reveal what type of weapon the robber had.
The suspect fled with an undisclosed amount of cash and product, said police, and nobody was injured.
He’s described as a white man between 30-35 years old, six feet tall, unshaven, with a medium build.
Anyone with information should call police at 519-661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Information can also be sent at www.londoncrimestoppers.com.
2 manufacturers plan expansions; 80 new jobs expected
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RICHMOND, Va. (AP) – Two manufacturing companies are planning expansions in Virginia, moves the governor says will lead to 80 new jobs. Gov. Ralph Northam announced Tuesday that Homestead Building Systems Inc. is planning a $2.45 million expansion of its production operation in Orange County. The manufacturer of custom-engineered lumber products says the expansion will create 60 new jobs. Also Tuesday, the governor said Provides US Inc., a manufacturer of heat exchangers, will invest nearly $900,000 to expand its operation in Augusta County. The company expects the project will create 20 new jobs. Jobs and planned expansions announced by economic development officials don’t always come to fruition.
BERLIN (AP) — Police say a drunken American man was punched by a passer-by as he gave the stiff-armed Nazi salute multiple times in downtown Dresden.
Dresden police said Sunday the 41-year-old, whose name and hometown weren’t given for privacy reasons, suffered minor injuries in the 8:15 a.m. Saturday assault.
Police say the American, who is under investigation for violating Germany’s laws against the display of Nazi symbols or slogans, had an extremely high blood alcohol level. His assailant fled the scene, and is being sought for causing bodily harm.
It’s the second time this month that tourists have gotten themselves into legal trouble for giving the Nazi salute.
On August 5 two Chinese tourists were caught taking photos of themselves making the gesture in front of Berlin’s Reichstag building.
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Wisconsin’s top Court Suspends Judge Accused of Harassment
A Charging Decision Will Likely Come Next Week
MADISON, Wis. (AP) – The Wisconsin Supreme Court has suspended a municipal judge who was arrested on preliminary charges of violating a temporary restraining order and stalking.
USA Today Network-Wisconsin reports Leonard Kachinsky was booked into jail Monday then released without charge.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday barred Kachinsky from exercising the powers of a municipal judge until further notice, saying in an order it’s been informed he cannot “properly discharge his official duties.”
Kachinsky’s court clerk has alleged he harassed her and retaliated against her. A judge recently re-issued a restraining order against him.
The Wisconsin Judicial Commission has filed a complaint with the high court.
A Winnebago County prosecutor says a charging decision will likely come next week.
Kachinsky hasn’t returned a request for comment from The Associated Press.
Some residents in Victoria's southwest were forced to flee their homes as bushfires burned out of control.
Where would we be without the people who willingly give of their time and effort to help others? Sergeant Nick Hurn is one of those people who go the extra mile, recently helping to raise much needed funds for Legacy, assisting them to continue their work caring for families of incapacitated or deceased Australian Veterans. Nick also goes on to tell us about his career in the Royal Australian Air Force.
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There's nothing unusual about a Christmas fancy dress for football clubs - but Sheffield United's was a bit special.
Sheffield United right back George Baldock shared two hilarious pictures from the do on Instagram and it wasn't long before fans were picking out their favourites.
Mariah Carey did not have a good end to 2016 during her New Year’s Eve performance in Times Square. The audio track malfunctioned while Carey was lip syncing to some of her biggest songs onstage in front of millions.
JUNEAU, Alaska — Philanthropist and Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen has announced that wreckage of a sunken military ship on which five brothers died in World War II has been discovered in the South Pacific.
A spokeswoman for Allen confirms wreckage from the USS Juneau was found Saturday off the coast of the Solomon Islands.
The ship was hit by Japanese torpedoes in 1942, killing hundreds of men, including the five Sullivan brothers from Waterloo, Iowa.
Allen has an expedition team that has reported finding wreckage of other ships, including the aircraft carrier USS Lexington, also sunk during World War II.
The expedition team says in a statement it first identified the USS Juneau on Saturday using sonar technology and used a remotely operated underwater vehicle to verify the wreckage on Sunday.
April 10 OHR Pharmaceutical Inc:
* OHR Pharmaceutical provides update on ongoing squalamine clinical trial in Wet-Amd
* OHR Pharmaceutical Inc says company now fully funded through efficacy data from ongoing trial and into 2018
* OHR Pharmaceutical Inc says results from ongoing clinical trial in WET-AMD ( MAKO study) expected by end of calendar 2017 or early 2018 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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June 14 Avon Products Inc Chief Executive Sheri McCoy is expected to step down, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.
Penn State has announced that, for the first time, Berkey Creamery ice cream will be available inside Beaver Stadium during each Nittany Lions home game.
"Fans will be able to purchase pints of vanilla, chocolate, Death by Chocolate, chocolate chip cookie dough, cookies n' cream and Peachy Paterno at the stadium," the school wrote in a release.
A stop at the university's famed ice cream shop, which is just down the street from the 107,000-seat venue, is a staple for most fans on game day, but the ability to now buy inside may help reduce the long lines and congestion that frequent the Creamery building during home game weekends.
The Federal Reserve raised short-term interest rates by a quarter point on Wednesday. It's the Fed's third rate hike since December. And it's a sign that the central bank believes the U.S. economy is on solid ground. "It reflects the progress the economy has made," Fed chair Janet Yellen said at a press conference. cnn 9:57:00 PM CEST
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DELAWARE COUNTY, Pa. (CBS) – The Newtown Township Police Department is mourning the loss of one of their own.
“We regret to announce the sudden death of one of our own, Sergeant Clinton Cunningham. Sgt. Cunningham suffered a brain hemorrhage off-duty while working out,” the police department posted on their Facebook page.
Sgt. Cunningham was a five-year member of the Newtown Township Police Department in Delaware County and served on the force in Philadelphia for nine years.
“Last week Sgt. Cunningham was voted by his peers as the ‘Officer of the Year.’ We ask that you keep his family, including his wife and four kids, in your prayers as they begin the healing process,” the department says.
Funeral arrangements for Sgt. Cunningham have not yet been announced.
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Whilst making a speech about mental health at King’s College in London on Thursday, Prince Harry explained how he and Meghan were “shocked” to their “core” after hearing stories from veterans at Colchester Garrison. Prince Harry, who served as an army officer for 10 years, called for more consistent care for veterans.
Arts Huntsville and the City of Huntsville's Department of Parks and Recreation's 2017 Concerts in the Park season kicked off Monday June 12th in the newly remodeled Big Spring Park with performances by the Winslow Davis Ensemble & Calypso Vision. The first Concert in the Park scheduled for the previous week was canceled due to possible sever weather.
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LG Electronics Inc. said Tuesday it plans to expand the number of applications customized for the flagship G6 smartphone, allowing users to better utilize the 18:9 screen and other top-notch features.
The country's No. 2 tech giant said it plans to provide 300 applications optimized for the G6 smartphone through its own app store by next month. There are currently around 200 apps available in the market.
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The company said the move aims to allow users to better enjoy digital content, such as games and movies through the 18:9 screen of the G6."Compared with conventional 16:9 aspect ratio displays, the 18:9 format offers more viewing space and a more immersive experience when streaming videos and playing games," LG said in a previous statement.LG said the G6 is the first smartphone that supports both Dolby Vision and HDR technologies, which offer "a wider range of color and luminosity, wherein both the darkest and the brightest areas are more vivid." (Yonhap)
Courtesy of CIGA Gijsbert. Kim Il-Trump! (Posted for it’s comedic value.)
Dear Wolfgang,
You are the most optimistic of those that really get it. What future?
Jim
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Jim/Bill,
We’re looking at the future, and at the risk of appearing “archaic” in my thinking, the outlook is bleak!
Retail will become an anachronism. As will the workforce.
In German, there’s a word for the likes of Amazon…..” Allesfresser” (one who eats and devours everything).
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Amazon: Engulfing Everything
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Looking for the trade based on some Amazon Ruminations. All because I saw this.
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NUTLEY, NJ – The second-seeded Nutley High School varsity baseball team fell to third-seeded Somerville, 6-1, in the semifinals of the NJSIAA North Jersey Section 2, Group 3 state tournament on May 29 at the Park Oval.
The Raiders, under 15th-year head coach Rob Harbison, finished the season with a stellar 21-9 record.
Josh O’Neill took the loss for the Raiders. He surrendered three runs on five hits over three innings, striking out three and walking one.
Marty Higgins, Dan Caraballo, and Trevor Santos each collected one hit for Nutley.
The Raiders this season upset five-time defending champion and top-seeded Seton Hall Prep in the semifinals of the 86th Greater Newark Tournament. Nutley, seeded fourth, lost to third-seeded Livingston, 8-3, in the GNT final.
Libertyville parks wants your input on facilities, master plan
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Libertyville is developing a parks master plan and is seeking input and participation from Libertyville residents and those who use the facilities. As part of the process, an online survey has been developed to allow residents and users of Libertyville parks to provide input and ideas for current and long-term use of the parks and recreation facilities. The survey is available at www.libertyvilleparksplan.com/survey. Responses are due by March 31.
17 April 2017, Mogadishu, Somalia – The Government and People of the Federal Republic of Somalia congratulate the Turkish Government and People on the positive outcome of Sunday’s referendum on their future political governance. We congratulate H.E. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on the referendum success which he led for a stronger and even more prosperous Turkey. We are confident under his proven leadership Turkey will continue to progress and prosper.
Turkey is a valuable ally, friend and supporter of Somalia with whom we seek to strengthen our bilateral ties even further. The Government and People of Somalia wish the greatest of success, progress and prosperity for Turkey and its brotherly people who have chosen a new path of governance.
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Kylie and Tyga just split earlier this month, and the music festival in Indio, California, was their first major run-in since. "Kylie seemed desperate to avoid Tyga all weekend," an eyewitness told Radar about the 19-year-old reality star and her 27-year-old ex. "She was hanging with her friend Jordyn Woods on the festival grounds and the two of them had two huge hunky bodyguards shielding them whenever they went out into the crowd."
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Chengannur (Kerala) May 31 (IANS) Counting of votes began on Thursday for the by-polls of the Chengannur Assembly seat in Kerala.
Following a postal strike, only 12 postal votes was counted out of some 900 ballots.
A total of 76.25 per cent of the electorate in the constituency voted besides 228 NRI voters.
The by-polls for the Chengannur Assembly seat was necessitated following the death of CPI-M legislator K.K. Ramachandran Nair in January.
While the CPI-M decided to field district party secretary of Alappuzha, Saji Cherian, the Congress has brought in D. Vijayakumar, a party veteran from Chengannur.
BJP sought its former state Party president P.S. Sreedharan Pillai to contest the by-polls.
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You probably know Kia as ‘that brand with the long warranty’. Its seven-year guarantee has made it popular with buyers looking for peace of mind rather than a good time, while its range of SUVs and family cars are big on value but low on thrills.
Things are changing at Kia, though. First there was the surprisingly accomplished Kia Pro_cee’d GT hot hatch, then the company poached BMW M Division’s Albert Biermann. The German has been hard at work over the last couple of years working on the i30 N from sister firm Hyundai and now this, the Kia Stinger.
A Guatemalan man and two of his former co-workers have filed a federal lawsuit against a Tennessee landscaping company, accusing the firm of trafficking immigrants for forced labor. The Tennessean reports that Mynor Chox said he was treated like a servant and threatened with deportation if he complained about working conditions at Outdoors Unlimited landscaping company in Murfreesboro, about 35 miles southeast of Nashville.
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DALLAS (AP) _ Two Dallas police officers have been critically wounded in a shooting outside a hardware store.
The shooting happened about 4:30 p.m. Tuesday outside a Home Depot in northern Dallas.
The Dallas Police Department tweeted about the shooting, giving the conditions of the officers. But it did not immediately provide other details.
The department tweeted that a civilian was also shot. That person’s condition wasn’t immediately known.
Aerial video showed police using a helicopter and trained dogs to search for a suspect in a wooded area next to the store parking lot.
OAK PARK, Ill. — Officials say the elderly man found dead in a suburban apartment was stabbed to death.
Police have now ruled the death of 77-year-old Sergio Quiano a homicide.
Oak Park police say a janitor discovered the victim’s body around 1 p.m. Friday in an apartment in the 1000 block of North Blvd. A friend of Quiano requested a well being check.
Police say there were no signs of forced entry into the apartment.
Police say it appears to be an isolated incident and that there is no threat to the public.
Anyone with any information is asked to call Oak Park Police.
It is odd that a city of which part is recognized as occupied land by virtually every country on the planet (except Israel and now the U.S.) should be considered the capital of its occupiers.
The U.S. is a country that claims to believe in separating church and state, yet its politicians promote the idea that Israel should be a state defined by a single religion and not for all the people who live in it.
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The meeting between President Muhammadu Buhari and the minister of state for petroleum, Ibeh Kachikwu, has ended.
The meeting started past 11 a.m. Friday.
The two men were expected to discuss the minister’s memo to the president accusing the head of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, Maikanti Baru, of corruption.
Mr. Kachikwu declined to speak to journalists after the closed-door meeting at the presidential villa.
The minister emerged from the meeting at about 12:45 p.m.
Asked by several journalists what they discussed, Mr. Kachikwu simply said “no comment” before hurrying out.
(WFLA) —Dairy Queen is celebrating the end of winter by serving free ice cream.
It’s the chain’s fourth annual free cone day. On Tuesday, March 20, participating Dairy Queen and DQ Grill & Chill locations will give each customer a small vanilla cone.
The chain is hoping the free perk will get customers to donate on behalf of the Children’s Miracle Network hospitals.
“Obviously, it’s not required, but all fans are encouraged to (donate),” a Dairy Queen spokesperson told Today.
He said all funds will stay in each customer’s community.
The chain says it’s raised more than $120 million for the cause over the last three decades.
If free ice cream isn’t your style, Rita’s is giving away free Italian ice from noon until 9 p.m. Tuesday.
Today's Food Friday is all about chowder. Dan Frament of Muddaddy Flats Quesadillary and Richard Matthews of The Shop are participating in the 11th annual Troy Chowder Fest are in the studio. Joining them is Katie Hammon, executive director of the Downtown Troy Business Improvement District - which is organized the event. The Troy Chowder Fest runs from 12 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 8. WAMC's Ray Graf hosts.
The number to call is 1-800-348-2551. You can also email your question to voxpop@wamc.org.
A westward moving tropical wave will continue to generate an increase in cloudiness with showers and possible isolated thunderstorms mainly across the southern and central portions of the island chain during the next 24 hours.
Persons in areas prone to flooding, landslides and falling rocks are advised to exercise caution during today.
Moderate seas are expected during the next 24 to 48 hours with waves peaking near 7.0 feet. Small craft operators and sea bathers, particularly on the east coast, should exercise caution.
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Denis Black was placed in care when he was a baby in 1943.
Growing up, he always wanted a family, but there was no trace of any relatives. Until now.
He is 77 and has lived in various institutions, though for the last 12 years he has been in supported living in Newcastle, County Down.
His support worker, Jennifer Stone, started the process to find Denis' family.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- A new year means new adventures. Local author Traci Angel is out with her second edition of "100 Things to do in Kansas City Before You Die," and to celebrate she stopped by FOX 4 to share a few of her new features.
Winter Itinerary
- Cheer on the UMKC Kangaroos
- College Basketball Experience Museum
- Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art
Spring Itinerary
- Longview Lake (feed the fish)
- Parkville Nature Sancturary
- Tour the Fountains - City of Fountains group has a brochure to map your own tour
Summer Itinerary
- Berry Picking
- Boulevard Drive-In
- T-Bones baseball game
- List of area farmers markets
Fall Itinerary
- Missouri Town 1855 Fall Festival
- Shoal Creek Living History Museum
- Waterfire KC
- Weston Bend Day trip (state park, downtown, Red Barn)
SEOUL—The daughter of a close confidante of South Korean President Park Geun-hye has been detained in Denmark, prosecutors in the Asian country said on Monday, bringing into custody the last remaining figure at large in an unfolding scandal that has led to the impeachment of Ms. Park.
Officials in Seoul said that Danish authorities had arrested Chung Yoo-ra, the 20-year-old daughter of Choi Soon-sil, Ms. Park’s close friend and the suspected beneficiary of an alleged influence-peddling scheme that has ensnared the...
29-year-old Missouri inmate dies; autopsy ordered
POTOSI, Mo. (AP) — Missouri prison officials say a 29-year-old inmate being held in the Potosi Correctional Center has died.
The Missouri Department of Corrections said Wednesday in a news release that Christopher Noble was taken May 16 from the prison to Washington County Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Officials say Noble was serving a 20-year sentence for first-degree statutory sodomy. He was imprisoned on July 20.
The release did not give any details of Noble's death or why prison officials waited two weeks to announce the death. A message left late Wednesday afternoon for a prison spokeswoman was not immediately returned.
An autopsy has been ordered.
Chrissy hit the red carpet cradling her "bump" and shared an Instagram photo confirming the news: "mama and her baby boy," she wrote in the social media post.
The couple announced the pregnancy back in November with another adorable Instagram post. See Teigen's full social media announcement - here.
Cards romp to end down year
LOS ANGELES — Carson Palmer threw touchdowns to Jeremy Ross, Darren Fells and Larry Fitzgerald as the Cardinals ended a frustrating season. Fitzgerald took the NFL lead with 107 catches in perhaps his final game for Arizona, which missed the playoffs one year after reaching the NFC championship game despite an offense and a defense ranked in the top quarter of the league.
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Soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo posted a beautiful photo of his girlfriend, Georgina Rodriguez, holding his twins, reportedly named Mateo and Eva, alongside his oldest son, Cristiano Jr., enjoying a peaceful sunset in the park.
"Picture of the day ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️," Ronaldo wrote in the caption.
Nina D is up a whopping thirteen wins on KMLE Nation! Can Katie in Phoenix win and cut her lead back down to twelve? We have tickets to see Miranda Lambert if she can!!
The United States Air Force Total Force Band performs in the 128th Rose Parade in Pasadena, Calif., Jan. 2, 2017. The USAF Total Force Band kicked off the Air Force 70th Birthday celebration playing several venues in Southern California culminating with their appearance in the 128th Rose Parade. The band is comprised of active duty and Air National Guard musicians from around the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Louis Briscese)
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Cameron Monaghan talks about the evolution of Jerome Valeska over the first 3 seasons of GOTHAM and what fans can expect in the winter finale.
WASHINGTON/BOSTON April 12 Bharat R. Ramamurti, a legislative aide for Democratic Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren, is a contender for one of the vacant commissioner jobs at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, according to people familiar with the matter.
Ramamurti currently serves as senior counsel to Warren on banking and economic policy, and Warren is staunchly backing him for the SEC job, one of the sources told Reuters.
The sources spoke anonymously because the deliberations over SEC candidates are non-public. (Reporting by Sarah N. Lynch in Washington and Svea Herbst-Bayliss; Editing by Chris Reese)
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AVENTURA, Fla. — A Florida woman faces animal cruelty charges after video appears to show her repeatedly kicking a puppy inside an elevator, according to the Miami Herald.
The incident happened on Sept. 20 when 24-year-old Keevonna Wilson cornered the Shih-Tzu, named Chastity, on the elevator at her condominium and began to attack the dog.
Wilson was arrested on Sept. 28 and Miami-Dade Animal Services removed the dog from the home.
According to the veterinarian, the 10-pound puppy had contusions around her stomach. The vet says she was scared at first but became “friendly and easy to examine.”
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A local church's fields were vandalized on Friday afternoon, resulting in what could amount to thousands of dollars in damage. The baseball fields adjoining Pleasant Valley Presbyterian Church in Brodheadsville suffered extensive damage from three vehicles driving on the grass.
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A training workshop for the annual crane count will be 1 to 2 p.m. Sunday, March 24 at Volo Bog State Natural Area, 28478 W. Brandenburg Road, Ingleside. On April 14, from 5:30 to 7:30 a.m., volunteers in McHenry and Lake counties join others in six Midwest states for the count. Data, including details of the cranes' behaviors, is used by the International Crane Foundation and other scientists. Training is open to adults and youths aged 15 and up. New crane counters must attend the training workshop. Email dnr.volobog@illinois.gov or call (815) 344-1294.
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A Lindale man accused of leaving his badly injured sister after a car wreck was released from jail on bond Tuesday.
According to Floyd County Jail records:
Joseph Gage Presley, 22, of 42 Davis St. in Lindale, is accused of wrecking his car on Booze Mountain Road shortly after 3 a.m. Sunday and leaving his sister on the road with a cut to the back of her head before first responders arrived.
Open Bud Light beer containers were found in the vehicle.
Presley was arrested on a warrant Monday and charged with the felonies hit and run and causing serious injury by vehicle. He also is facing misdemeanor charges of failure to maintain a lane, driving too fast for conditions and open container violation.
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The U.S. dollar edged lower Tuesday ahead of the European Central Bank meeting later this week, which is anticipated to send investors signals about officials’ confidence about the pace of growth.
The WSJ Dollar Index, which measures the currency against a basket of 16 others, fell less than 0.1% to 84.90. The currency fell 0.2% against the euro. The index had risen for the five previous sessions, climbing 1.7% in the period.
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Young was placed on the 10-day DL on Wednesday due to a left hamstring strain.
As expected, Young will need a little time off after suffering this injury during Tuesday's game. He will be eligible to return July 14. In his place, Jabari Blash was recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake.
It’s so often the case that cats don’t give you so much as a ‘hello’ in the morning, so to get a reaction like this is something special.
The cat in question is Ash, a six-month-old moggy who belongs to Ryan, 27, from Neptune Beach, Florida.
Ryan had left Ash with his parents for two days while he was out of town, but Ash’s reaction when Ryan came to collect him suggested it had been a lot longer.
I picked my cat up from my parents today after a 2 day vacation from aww
It looks like he wants to say hello, Ryan.
“I went out of town and my parents were babysitting the cat,” said Ryan. “I was only gone for two days.
“After I opened the door he rolled over on his back and acted like he actually cared about being loved for a total of 20 seconds, very long for a cat.”
After that, Ash was presumably back to ignoring everyone as much as possible, like most cats, but for 20 seconds he gave a glimpse of the cat within. And it was magnificent.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Avenue Supermarts Ltd:
* SAYS COMPLETED ACQUISITION OF 43.6 MILLION SHARES OF AVENUE E-COMMERCE AGGREGATING TO 492.1 MILLION RUPEES Source text - bit.ly/2BP1N1Q Further company coverage:
Erin Wynn wasn’t expecting to be part of a rescue team when she set out on her morning walk.
The Newmarket resident was walking her dog in the Stonehaven area May 30 when she noticed something odd. A duck, which she recognized as the duck that nested in her neighbour’s front yard, was standing beside a sewer grate.
“She was standing there and wouldn’t leave," Wynn said. "She was obviously distressed. As soon as I approached the grate, I could hear her duckling in the grate and sure enough, I looked down and there it was.”
Wynn's heart sank and she knew she had to make every effort to help this mother and her duckling. She called the non-emergency line at the Town of Newmarket first but, as she expected, there was no answer at 7 a.m.
LONDON — The Spice Girls have confirmed plans to work together for the first time in six years, though details of the projects remain undisclosed.
Photos released Friday showed a meeting of Victoria “Posh Spice” Beckham, Melanie “Sporty Spice” Chisholm, Emma “Baby Spice” Bunton, Melanie “Scary Spice” Brown and Geri “Ginger Spice” Horner.
Publicist Jo Milloy later released a statement saying “the time now feels right to explore some incredible new opportunities together.”
It said new projects would “embrace the original essence of the Spice Girls, while reinforcing our message of female empowerment for future generations.”
The Sun newspaper says projects could include a TV talent show, though it said Saturday a live tour isn’t planned.
The Spice Girls were a 1990s phenomenon, and last reunited at the 2012 London Olympics.
May 2 Sea Breeze Power Corp:
* Sea Breeze Power Corp announces approval of restructuring proposal
* Sea Breeze Power Corp - supreme court of british columbia approved second amended proposal of sea breeze power corp and its unit, dated April 21, 2017
* Sea Breeze Power - as a result of company's ongoing operational losses and increasing liabilities it was unable to meet its obligations to creditors
* Sea Breeze Power - Power Corp to issue additional 1 billion common shares to tucan, after which Power Corp's shares to be consolidated at rate of 25 million to 1
* Sea Breeze Power - all fractional shares,other securities of power corp., except for shares held by Tucan, to subsequently be cancelled
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Jacques is an older neutered male Poodle. He had severe dental disease necessitating a dental procedure and lost most of his teeth. He is a real lap dog and seems to prefer to be the only dog.
Visit Jacques and other cats and dogs available for adoption at the Trumbull Animal Shelter, 324 Church Hill Road, or call 203-452-5088 for more information.
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The Trumbull Animal Shelter is always in need of the following items: Canned cat food, clay cat litter, large rawhide, Kong or Nylabones for larger breed dogs. They can be dropped off at the Trumbull Animal Shelter.
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La Salle’s Henry Louden gets his hand on Moeller’s Jaxson Hayes shot as La Salle’s Kodyn Lambert also goes up for a block during their GCL South game at Moeller Friday, Feb. 2., 2018. Hayes was charged with a foul. E.L. Hubbard for the Enquirer
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Thane: Three persons were detained today in Mira Road in the district for allegedly carrying Rs 28 lakh in demonetised currency, the police said.
The scrapped bills in denominations of Rs 500 and Rs 1000, totalling Rs 28,10,000, were recovered from Sharukh Merchant (24), Mangesh Gotal (34), and Deepak Khade (54), who works as a security guard with a builder, this afternoon at Vijay Park in Mira Road, said senior Police Inspector Venkat Andale.
Police are conducting investigation whether the money was brought for exchanging it with new currencies. The Income Tax department has been informed about the seizure.
Washington (CNN) A UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter with three crew members on board experienced a hard landing Monday, crashing in Leonardtown, Maryland.
One of the crew members was medevaced from the scene, Ft. Belvoir spokesperson Jimmie Cummings told CNN.
No additional details were provided about the other crewmembers or why the helicopter, which came from Ft. Belvoir, crashed at approximately 1:50 p.m.
One witness, Garrett Bowles, told CNN he thinks the helicopter hit some trees as it went down. One other helicopter was at the scene when it crashed, Bowles told CNN.
Another witness, Bianca Melton, told CNN the helicopter looked like it stalled out before crashing.
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08/14/17- Georgia from Jackson, TN got it in this weekend at her youngest daughter’s graduation from college this past Friday. Her daughter Krista graduated with a Health & Human Performance major. Georgia sighed, “It goes by so fast! You cry when they leave and cry with joy when they graduate.” Her father had the best time at the party, telling stories from when he was in college.
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PFSweb, Inc. insider Elizabeth Johnson sold 4,611 shares of PFSweb stock in a transaction on Thursday, April 13th. The shares were sold at an average price of $6.39, for a total transaction of $29,464.29.
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ROANOKE, Va. - A local group in Roanoke is working to provide warmth to those in need around the community.
The Angel Warmers of Roanoke spent the day collecting items like hats, scarves and blankets.
Volunteers placed the free items onto tree branches throughout the downtown area and around Elmwood Park for anyone to take.
While the group is less than a year old, organizer Naomi Hogan of Angel Warmers says the amount of support they're getting from the community these past few weeks has been overwhelming.
“We've had an explosion of donations. It's been absolutely amazing. Right now we're totaling somewhere in the range of almost 90,” Hogan said.
Nearly all the donated items are handmade and for anyone who needs them.
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The Pittsburgh Steelers Twitter account captured an interesting bit of video on Sunday. If you watch below you will see kicker Chris Boswell practicing kicks from the corner of the end zone intended (we assume) to hit the goal post. This round he was successful.
If we assume his goal wasn’t to wrap the football around the goal post and through, congratulations to him. Kickers are an interesting lot, to be honest. But no complaints as Boswell has developed into one of the most consistent kickers in the league.
Back to the video. I’m not sure what the utility of this kind of work is, but I’m sure he has a goal in mind. But maybe instead of target practice with corner kicks, he could get a few reps in with this.
Even after all these months, the video of that failed rabona onside kick try makes me cringe. Watch with caution.
'It's my life and my choice': Meghan McCain reveals she got into a screaming match with her dad after he insisted he fly to DC after cancer surgery
April 24 (Reuters) - CenterState Bank Corp:
* CENTERSTATE BANK CORP - QTRLY EARNINGS PER SHARE $0.42
* CENTERSTATE BANK CORP - RECOGNIZED $4,539 MILLION IN EXCESS TAX BENEFITS ON STOCK AWARDS DURING CURRENT QUARTER Source text (bit.ly/2FeAO1n) Further company coverage:
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0:47 Blue Valley students hold prayer vigil for coach Eric Driskell
7:51 Coach Gregg Marshall on Loyloa: 'We knew coming in here that this was going to be a battle'
1:17 Westminster Dog Show features new breeds
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Egyptian authorities are tightening internet censorship at home as President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi seeks investment abroad, in what could be an attempt to tamp down dissent over an agreement to transfer two Red Sea islands to Saudi Arabia. Watchdogs and human rights groups say news portals and other websites are being blocked at an unprecedented rate inside Egypt, with a new focus on so-called VPN providers that help users bypass the restrictions.
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Next year will most certainly be an important year for many stars; some actors that have already had their breakthrough roles will move on to other major projects, and other actors who haven't yet had their leading breaks will do so in the next twelve months. 1. Maika Monroe - If you remember her from her role as Patricia Whitmore in 'Independence Day: Resurgence', you certainly won't be able to miss her next year.
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Wide open and bright home with vaulted ceilings, walls of windows, filtered lake view and a private and park-like yard that is ready for a game of catch. Designer colors and finishes throughout that are fun and hip. Dark stained hardwood floors contrast with white cabinetry, gold hardware, bold light fixtures and slab countertops. Cozy fireplaces in both the great room and rec room. Easy location just minutes to shopping, country club, schools and Beach Club. Super sunny. Mid Century.
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0:19 State College's Noah Woods talks about being named All-State in football
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Coming from behind twice, the Joel Barlow High baseball team edged Brookfield 5-4 at home on Monday, April 17.
Barlow fell behind 2-0 after a half inning but went on top 3-2 in the bottom of he first. Barlow pitcher Claire McCann then threw three scoreless innings before the Bobcats added two more in the five.
Two runs in the sixth gave the Falcons a lead they did not lose.
Briana Marcelino had two hits, including a double, and scored two runs. Samantha Hilford also had two hits and drove in a run. Taylor Macchoa hit a two-run home and also scored a run.
McCann got her first high school win, allowing four runs on eight hits with 11 strikeouts, two walks and one hit batter.
Renee and journalist and Louisville native Perry Bacon Jr., senior political writer at FiveThirtyEight, discuss President Trump’s first year in office, Trump’s interactions with Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin, party dynamics in both the national Republican and Democratic parties, and more. Previously, Bacon was a senior political reporter for NBC News and was a White House reporter and national political reporter at the Washington Post.
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7/4/2018: One of two flower-covered floats created by Homestead Gardens turns the corner from Riggs Avenue onto Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard during the Severna Park Parade. Photo by Sharon Lee Tegler, Correspondent
BEIJING (AP) - The wife of a detained Chinese human rights lawyer says she has been prevented from leaving her neighborhood in the latest apparent case of extra-legal harassment of those who fall afoul of the ruling Communist Party.
Xu Yan tweeted Thursday that she had been followed from her apartment by police officers who stopped her leaving by taxi by telling the drivers not to take her.
Xu's husband, Yu Wensheng, was grabbed by police on Jan. 19 while preparing to take his 13-year-old son to school and has been charged with the loosely defined crime of inciting subversion.
During a visit to Beijing last week, German Chancellor Angela Merkel met with Xu and Li Wenzhu, the wife of another detained lawyer, Wang Quanzhang.
WASHINGTON, April 12 U.S. President Donald Trump, whose attempt to push through legislation to repeal Obamacare failed last month, said tax reform would be easier to pass than a healthcare measure.
"Tax reform is going to be tough but it won't be as tough as healthcare," Trump said in an interview with Fox Business Network aired on Wednesday. (Reporting by Washington Newsroom; Editing by David Alexander)
LONDON, March 19 (Reuters) - The euro jumped and euro zone government bond yields rose after a Reuters source-based report that European Central Bank policymakers were shifting the debate from bond buys to the expected path of interest rates.
Germany’s 10-year government yield, the benchmark for the bloc, rose three basis points to 0.60 pct in the aftermath of the news.
“For me, the bond market move is driven by the ECB language so there is a significant move in rates,” said Rabobank rates strategist Lyn Graham-Taylor. “It’s led to a bit of a firmer pricing for a Q2 (2019) rate hike than some people had expected.”
The euro rebounded from the day’s lows and rose quarter of a percent to $1.2321. It rose by a similar margin against the franc. (Reporting by Fanny Potkin and Dhara Ranasinghe, Editing by Abhinav Ramnarayan)
April 24 (Reuters) - Corning Inc on Tuesday reported a quarterly loss compared with a year-ago profit, hit by higher investments and soft demand for LCD glasses used in television and desktops.
The company’s net loss was $589 million, or 72 cents per share in the first quarter, compared with a profit of $86 million, or 7 cents per share, a year earlier.
Net sales rose to $2.50 billion from $2.38 billion.
October 08, 1959 – March 16, 2018
Les Marrone left this world for the next on Friday March 16, 2018.
He was born October 8, 1959 to Ralph and Norma Marrone in San Fernando, Ca.
He grew up in Carson City and graduated from Carson High in 1977, joined the Navy and served on the USS Nimitz.
He was a Paralegal for most of his career and recently worked for Millard Reality as a personal assistant to Dwight and Sandra Millard. He did a lot of jobs using Google "how to".
He was the ultimate teaser so much so that his sister Anna did not believe he had passed and called the funeral home to see if this was just another one of his pranks!
He is survived by his father, Ralph Marrone and step mom Linda Marrone, siblings, Anna Marrone, Randy Marrone, Christie Torvik, Aunt, Shirley Felker, numerous nephews, nieces and cousins and a few ex wives.
Contributions can be made in his name to any local casino, good luck. He never wanted to stop gambling, just losing.
No services to he held.
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EX-SERVICE personnel will be able to retrain as teachers after the government unveiled new bursaries.
Fareham MP Suella Fernandes has welcomed the move that will offer a £40,000 bursary to veterans who have left the armed forces in the last five years to train as teachers at universities from this September.
Ms Fernandes said: ‘Our ex-service personnel offer a level of expertise and professionalism that cannot be found anywhere else.
‘Qualities developed through their military experience, such as leadership and self-discipline, are directly transferable to the classroom.’
The bursary will be offered on priority to undergraduate courses in biology, chemistry, computing, maths or modern foreign languages.
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LAGOS MAY 30TH (NEWSRANGERS)-From left: Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan, immediate past Governor of Delta State; Chief James Ibori, former Governor of Delta State; Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State; his wife, Dame Edith Okowa; and the Deputy Governor, Kingsley Otuaro, during the third year anniversary of the Governor in office at the state event centre in Asaba on Tuesday.
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March 30 Starlake Bioscience Co Inc Zhaoqing Guangdong
* Says it returns to net profit of 24.3 million yuan ($3.53 million) in 2016 versus net loss of 422.4 million yuan year ago
* Says it applies to Shanghai stock exchange to relist its bonds
* Says it applies to Shanghai stock exchange to cancel delisting risk warning
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April 6 Glorious Sun Enterprises Ltd :
* Group (through its wholly-owned subsidiary) entered into sale and purchase agreement
* Deal at a consideration of hk$220 million
* Agreement to dispose of its interest in target company to purchaser, a company owned by charles yeung and yeung chun fan
* Company and jeanswest international (l) entered into master supply agreement
* Estimates that disposal will generate a gain of approximately hk$89.6 million
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The Blues remain in managerial limbo and the Brazil international has been heavily linked with a Stamford Bridge departure.
Barcelona have also been tipped to launch a big-money raid.
Bookies Coral reckon the Nou Camp is his most likely next destination.
Coral’s Harry Aitkenhead told Starsport: “For months now the odds have fluctuated on Willian’s next club, with Manchester United having been the strong favourites just weeks ago.
“The latest betting suggests that Barcelona are firmly in pole position even if a bid was rejected, and Manchester United look set to lose out unless they act quickly.”
The Telegraph say Chelsea are open to selling Willian to United - but only if they get Anthony Martial in return.
Warning: spoilers for The Walking Dead: season 8, episode 8
Walking Dead actor Chandler Riggs has already expressed disappointment at being killed off the series in the mid-season finale of its eighth season, but someone even more upset at the actor's departure is his real-life dad, who has taken to Facebook to rant at the show's producers for letting his son go.
William Riggs, who runs the popular Walking Dead location tour Chandler Riggs' Dad's Zombie Roadtrip Riggs' Tours, took to social media to slam both the show's American network AMC, and The Walking Dead's showrunner Scott M Gimple for the decision.
"Watching Gimple fire my son two weeks before his 18th birthday after telling him they wanted him for the next three years was disappointing," he wrote on Facebook (via Hollywood Reporter).
"I never trusted Gimple or AMC but Chandler did. I know how much it hurt him. But we do absolutely know how lucky we have been to be a part of it all and appreciate all the love from fans all these years!"
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Manchester United in the market for a defender while Riyad Mahrez faces £200,000 fine for going AWOL...
ROCHESTER, Minn. (AP) - Prosecutors are reviewing charges against a man held for fatally stabbing two men at a Salvation Army apartment building in Minnesota.
Police say the 53-year-old man was intoxicated when he killed the men following an argument at Castleview Apartments in Rochester, a building that provides housing for the homeless, disabled and those with mental health issues.
The man was arrested shortly after the stabbings Saturday night as he tried to leave the building through a back stairway. The Olmsted County Attorney's Office was reviewing the case Monday and expected to file charges Tuesday. The suspect was being held on two tentative counts of second-degree murder.
Police say the victims, 57-year-old Phillip William Hicks and 45-year-old Eric Alan Flemming, were stabbed in the chest and upper abdomen. Both lived in the building.
The next Prescott Valley Police Departments Coffee with a Cop will be held at IHOP, on Glassford Hill Road Tuesday, May 1st, from 11am to 12:30pm. This is an opportunity to ask questions and interact with police officers in positive, neutral atmosphere while enjoying free coffee.
Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes seems to announce a new project every week. He's reportedly working on The Gilded Age for NBC, a show about New York City in the 1880s, and Five Arrow, a project centered around the Rothschild dynasty, and it's recently been announced that he also has a miniseries in the works with Netflix about the history of soccer.
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The English Game will be a six-part drama on the streaming service "about the invention of modern [soccer] and how those involved in its creation reached across the class divide to establish the game as the world’s most popular sport,” Netflix Vice President of International Originals Eric Barmack told Variety.
"It’s part Etonians, part factory workers."
Sounds like it's exactly in the Fellowes wheelhouse. That's all we know for now, but we'll be sure to update with any cast or premiere info.
What do you think the Spirit of Christmas is?
Look around you. There is the business spirit of make it or break it. If the business doesn’t make money and profit in the Christmas season, they won’t make it the rest of the year. The pressure is on.
Malawi national Football team, the Flames Head Coach Ronny Van Geneugden has named his eleven men starting line -up for the afternoon’s friendly Match against Kenya to be played at Machakos stadium in Kenya.
The newly hired flames expatriate Ronny and his assistant Gerald Phiri Senior has entrusted the services of Ernest Kankhobwe as the goalkeeper while defenders are Stanly Sanudi, Lucky Malata, John Lanjesi and Francis Mlimbika.
Flames captain Dave Banda, Chimango Kayira, Simeon Singa, Kelvin Hanganda and Gilbert Chirwa will play at the midfield while Muhammad Sulumba will play as the striker making a formation of 4-5- 1.
According to goal.com, this is going to be a 46th meeting between these two sides, the last one coming in June 12, 2013, where the Flames were held to a draw.
Flames will on Sunday, face Madagascar in the 2018 Championship of African Nations (CHAN) preliminary round first leg. (By Thumbiko Nyirongo)
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WASHINGTON, March 19 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump believes unity among Gulf states in the Middle East is critical and still wants to organize a meeting of Gulf leaders, who are divided by a dispute involving Qatar, a senior administration official said on Monday.
The official, briefing reporters before Trump's meeting on Tuesday with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, said Trump had wanted Qatar and Gulf Cooperation Council members to settle their dispute on their own but is now much more concerned about the long-term impact in the region.
The official also said Trump and top aides would seek more commercial deals for U.S. companies.
"While the crown prince is in Washington, we will be advocating for $35 billion in commercial deals for U.S. companies that would support 120,000 American jobs," the official said.
(Reporting by Steve Holland and Yara Bayoumy; Editing by Peter Cooney)
Karlsson "wasn't feeling good" and missed Monday's practice session, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports.
Karlsson's status versus the Panthers on Tuesday is up in the air. If the Swede is unable to give it a go, the Sens would need to call up a player from the minors in order to fill out the roster. Since the trade deadline, the blueliner has been lights out with 14 points in 10 games, along with 28 shots, 19 blocks and four PIM. As soon as the 2017-18 season wraps up, the rumor mill will once again start circulating regarding Karlsson's future in Ottawa.
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Fryston Warriors have landed a home third round game against Kingstone Press League One club Keighley Cougars in the Ladbrokes Challenge Cup on the weekend of February 25-26.
It is Fryston’s reward for a 40-12 win at London Chargers in the second round on Saturday.
Twenty four clubs representing League One and the community game were drawn against each other.
The full draw is:
West Hull or Thatto Heath Crusaders v Whitehaven
Hemel Stags v London Skolars
Fryston Warriors v Keighley Cougars
University of Gloucestershire All Golds v North Wales Crusaders
Newcastle Thunder v Workington Town
Doncaster v Myton Warriors
Siddal v Toronto Wolfpack
Barrow Raiders v Rochdale Mayfield
York City Knights v Egremont Rangers
South Wales Ironmen v Oxford
Hunslet v Coventry Bears
Wests Warriors v Haydock
Gov. Cuomo’s “fantastic’’ candidate in the important Nov. 3 special state Senate election will be “crushed’’ by her Republican opponent because Cuomo reneged on his pledge to go all out...
CALGARY — A major arterial highway in Calgary has been completely closed to traffic due to poor driving conditions that have led to multiple collisions.
Police say they closed Deerfoot Trail in both directions from McKnight Boulevard in the city's north to Anderson Road in the south.
Duty Insp. Jim Shaw says in a news release that the day has been busy for police and emergency services as they try to keep up with collisions across the city.
Police are asking people to find alternate routes to Deerfoot Trail or avoid travel if possible.
Environment Canada's forecast for Calgary on Saturday called for five to 10 centimetres of snow, along with winds gusting to 40 kilometres per hour.
The security guard stops by the house to warn Mackenzie not to have a party and he will be on alert during Halloween.
Each year in early December, charter companies bring their superyachts to Antigua for the annual Antigua Charter Yacht Show. For a week, brokers and media sample the wares of each of the yachts so they can share their experiences and guide their clients to the yacht that will be the best fit for their interests and needs. Activities during this week include yacht hops, where guests sample appetizers and cocktails and experience general crew spirit; a chef’s competition, allowing judges to rank the charter-yacht chef’s creations; and more casual onboard lunches so brokers can share the specialties of their yacht’s chef and intuitive crew. At the end of the week, participants and attendees reemerge with a good idea of each yacht’s strengths and can share from firsthand experience with their clients. Here are six of our favorite yachts from the show.
Man charged with soliciting teenage girl at Waukegan school bus stop
A man has been charged with soliciting a teenage girl as she waited for a school bus Tuesday morning in north suburban Waukegan.
Charles Reed, 34, approached the girl about 8 a.m. while she was waiting for her bus at Beach Road and Bertrand Lane, according to Waukegan police. He gave her his phone number and asked her to send him texts.
The girl and her family then notified police. The next day, an undercover investigator posed as a teenage girl and exchanged messages with Reed, the sheriff’s office said. Reed “sent a lewd image to the undercover officer and then requested to meet.”
Reed was arrested about 3 p.m. Wednesday in the 3900 block of Bertrand Lane, according to the sheriff’s office. He was charged with one count of solicitation of a child and is being held at the Lake County Jail on a $25,000 bond.
His next court date was scheduled for Oct. 11.
MARION, Ohio — Authorities say an Ohio man has been charged criminally after using Facebook Live to record a beating.
The Marion Star reports 30-year-old Thomas Patton, of Marion, was indicted Wednesday on one count of felonious assault.
Marion police say Patton was arrested after officers found video posts on his Facebook page that included the beating and one in which he says he’d punch the first person he saw walking down the street.
Police say officers responded Sept. 20 to a call about a 21-year-old man who said he’d been assaulted by a stranger. An affidavit says the man was punched in the face several times and received treatment for a broken nose.
Police say Patton admitted to the assault after being arrested.
Court records don’t indicate whether Patton has an attorney.
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A mother says her son is a victim of bullying, and she posted a video of his emotional message to those who are criticized for being different. Some celebrities who watched the video are showing their support.
For the past several seasons, the list of serious contenders for the NBA Championship has consisted of "LeBron and a few teams from the West." This year, there might not even be that many.
MORE: NBA playoffs: Odds, predictions for tight races in East, West
Still, 16 teams make the playoffs, so we have to go through the charade of pretending everyone has a chance. At this point in the season, the East's eight teams are pretty much set, while the West still has 10 teams vying for eight spots.
Of course, when it's all said and done, there will only be one champion, and the rest of the "contenders" will get dismissed with a crudely made "Gone Fishin'" graphic from the crew at TNT's "Inside the NBA." We're here to predict how things could come crashing down for each team with postseason aspirations.
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“Starcraft: Remastered,” a high-definition revamp of Blizzard Entertainment’s hit PC strategy game “Starcraft,” got released Tuesday.Blizzard Entertainment held a prelaunch event for the game in Busan last month, which attracted thousands of local fans.The new edition of “Starcraft” features ultrahigh-definition 4K graphics and refreshed soundtrack, as well as improved in-game features.“The most important goal of ‘Starcraft: Remastered’ has been to upgrade as many features as possible, while maintaining the gist of the gameplay experience,” said Michael Morhaime, CEO of Blizzard.Gamers flocked to social media to express excitement for the new release. One twitter user said, “Starcraft holds a special place in my memory, and I want this classic to live on.”
March 19(Reuters) - Beijing Highlander Digital Technology Co Ltd
* Says it signs intelligent ship related cooperation agreement with Jiangsu Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Group Limited
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A new pop-up theatre will be pitched in Buxton’s Pavilion Gardens for the annual fringe festival. The 120-seat Rotunda Theatre will include a South African musical, solo theatre and a rare chance to see a film about working with the playwright Harold Pinter. The Rotunda is the brainchild of Grist To The Mill and Red Dragonfly Productions.
Grist To The Mill’s touring sell-out hit The Unknown Soldier will be part of the Buxton programme along with new projects Gratiano and The Empress and Me. Red Dragonfly will showcase their new writing competition winners Hema and Anjali and Ketchup and another fresh piece Breaking Good. Other notable shows include Alison Skillbeck’s Mrs Roosevelt Flies To London and I Found My Horn starring Jonathan Guy Lewis.
Buxton Festival Fringe runs from July 5 to 23. For more details on the programme, visit www.buxtonfringe.org.uk
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From planning romantic dinners to sending flowers, Valentine’s Day has a way of putting pressure on couples. And as it turns out, the occasion also puts the heat on parents. Laurel Gregory explains.
Following multiple criminal acts
BY CHRISTINA DERR
Three strikes equaled 15 years for an Azle woman who pleaded guilty to possessing more than four grams of methamphetamine.
Paula Gathright Lee, 58, pleaded guilty to the charge of possession of a controlled substance in Penalty Group 1, 4-200 grams.
The charge is typically a second-degree felony, but because of her past felony convictions, Gathright was facing a potential sentence of between 25 and 99 years in state prison.
She was arrested by Fort Worth Police officers May 25 after their discovered her in possession of the drug.
Her sentence was given in Tarrant County’s Criminal District Court 2 Monday, Dec. 4.
John Tavares and Ryan Strome each had a goal and an assist on Saturday as the New York Islanders downed the Winnipeg Jets 6-2. Nikolay Kulemin, Shane Prince, Anders Lee and Andrew Ladd also scored for the Islanders , who've won four of their last five games.
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Hawaiian Holdings, the parent company of Hawaiian Airlines, saw its stock plunge more than 10% Wednesday morning after an analyst downgrade and more competitor flights to the islands.
United Continental Holdings announced Tuesday it would add 11 new daily flights to the mainland and Honolulu, as well as smaller Hawaiian airports, like Kahului (Maui), Kona and Lihue.
The new competition led Stifel analyst Joseph DeNardi to downgrade the stock from "hold" to "sell," while lowering his price target by $20 to $40.
Budget carrier Southwest also has its eyes on Hawaii, CEO Gary Kelly said last month at the airline's annual meeting, but flights are unlikely to take off until after 2018. Even then, Stifel adds, any additional flight from the west coast would only add about 0.2% to total industry capacity to the islands.
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Puerto Rico’s governor has signed a historic bill to privatize the U.S. territory’s troubled power company in a move many hope will help minimize power outages that have followed Hurricane Maria and stabilize the production and distribution of energy amid an 11-year recession.
The bill signed Wednesday allows Puerto Rico’s Electric Power Authority to sell its power generation plants. The company carries more than $9 billion in public debt and relies on infrastructure nearly three times older than the industry average.
The bill also calls for the creation of public-private partnerships to handle billing and meter-reading, among other things. Legislators are expected to approve another measure in August to establish a public energy policy and regulatory framework that will be used to award contracts.
Kourtney Kardashian is back in Cali after her fun-in-the-sun vacation.
The 38-year-old reality star recently jetted to Miami, Florida, where she was seen hanging out with Hailey Baldwin, showing off her amazing bikini body on the beach. Check out all the photos if you missed them!
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On Tuesday (June 13), Kourtney was seen dropping her son Mason, 7, (not pictured) off at his art class in Calabasas, Calif. How do you like Kourtney’s outfit?
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China issues ‘Human Rights Record of the United States in 2017’
China Tuesday published a report on the US' human rights situation.
The report, titled "Human Rights Record of the United States in 2017," was released by the Information Office of the State Council, China's cabinet, in response to the Country Reports on Human Rights Practices for 2017 issued by the US State Department on April 20.
China's report said the US posed once again as "the guardian of human rights" and a self-styled "human rights judge" while its own human rights record showed continued deterioration.
Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lu Kang said Monday that the Chinese government pays great attention to protecting and improving human rights. China has achieved historic progress in human rights protection since the establishment of the People's Republic, especially during the four decades of reform and opening-up, Lu said. China opposes politicizing the human rights issue, he said.
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Verizon and Sprint are turning it up with some great savings on flagship devices like the Google Pixel 2 or 2 XL, LG G7 ThingQ and a bunch of Samsung Galaxy devices.
Verizon is offering up to $300 off the Google Pixel 2 or 2 XL, LG G7 ThingQ or LG V30, and the Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+. To take advantage of this deal, you'll need to trade in an eligible device and sign up for a monthly installment plan. Discounts will come in the form of monthly bill credits.
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Meanwhile, Sprint is offering 50% off new Samsung Galaxy phones, including the Galaxy Note 8, Galaxy S9 & S9+. Galaxy S8 & S8+, and the Galaxy S8 Active. To be eligible, you must sign up for a new line with Sprint Flex Lease for 24 months. You'll get the discount in the form of monthly credits on your phone bill ($16.50/month). Also for a limited time only, you'll get free activation when you sign up online (saving you $30).
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner will propose a third annual budget that is likely to be shelved by the Legislature like his first two.
Rauner addresses a joint session of the Legislature on Wednesday. He will outline budget priorities for the fiscal year that begins July 1.
There has been no state budget since July 2015. The Republican has bickered with Democrats in the Legislature over increasing taxes and cutting spending.
The state is on track to build up a $5 billion deficit by the end of the fiscal year on June 30. It has $11 billion in overdue bills and pension-program shortfalls totally $130 billion.
The Senate has been working on a plan that increases revenue and addresses some Rauner priorities.
A bipartisan bill going before legislators in Santa Fe would require that each state agency contract out a third of it's business to local companies. Senate Bill 18, or the Resident Business Set Aside Act, is currently in a Senate Judiciary Committee.
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Microsoft AI Notches the Highest 'Ms. Pac-Man' Score Possible Discover Magazine - 3 hours ago A Microsoft artificial intelligence has achieved the ultimate high score in Ms. Pac-Man, maxing out the counter at just under a million points. With its randomly-generated ghost movements, ...
Microsoft’s AI Will Totally Destroy You In Ms. Pac-Man Achieving A Perfect 1 Million Score HotHardware - 3 hours ago For April Fool’s Day, Google turned its popular Maps navigation program into a playable version of Ms. Pac-Man, transforming your local city streets (or any collection of streets around the ...
Micosoft’s AI earns perfect Ms Pac-Man score Engadget - 4 hours ago Some tasks are just too complex, too nuanced to tackle all at once, like beating all 256 levels of Ms. Pac-Man on the Atari 2600 while earning a perfect score of 999,990. That's ...
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It’s cleanup time at Santa’s Workshop. (Photo: Jodi Pree/Correspondent)
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Santa’s Workshop at Mackle Park
Marco Island Parks & Recreation hosted Santa’s Workshop from 9 a.m. until noon at the new Mackle Park Community Center. Children ranging in grades K-5 entered their very own workshop complete with several elves to help with their projects. The youngsters busily worked on 12 different Christmas craft projects; 11 of which they got to take home. The final project, a gingerbread house, was happily devoured at the end of the busy morning. For more Christmas Island Style or community events go to christmasislandstyle.com and cityofmarcoisland.com.
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Nollywood award winning actor Ime Bishop and his wife Idara dedicated their daughter, Zoe yesterday 17th of March.
The family of four looked amazing in their silver native attire.
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Bellevue's estimated 1.4 million trees provide health and economic benefits, increase property values and traffic safety, reduce crime, limit stormwater runoff and improve water quality. The public is invited to celebrate trees and the environment during the city's annual Arbor Day-Earth Day Family Festival happening Saturday, April 22, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., at Lewis Creek Park, 5808 Lakemont Blvd. SE.
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BAGHDAD -- Iraqi officials say a suicide bomber has blown up his explosives-laden vehicle in a bustling market area in Baghdad, killing at least 18 people.
A police officer says the bomber driving a pickup truck attacked an outdoor fruit and vegetable market, daily laborers and a police checkpoint in Baghdad's eastern Sadr City district. He said up to 25 other people were wounded in that attack.
Two medical officials confirmed casualty figures. All officials spoke on condition of anonymity as they were not authorized to release information.
No group immediately claimed responsibility for the attack, but it has all the hallmarks of the Islamic State group, which has staged multiple similar attacks in the past. The attack came as French President Francois Hollande started an official visit to Iraq to meet officials and French troops.
Missouri Southern beat #1 Emporia State 2-1 to open up the tournament, and lost to UCO 2-1 in the second round.
World Snooker promoter Barry Hearn says players have made “amazing improvement” over 40 years of the top international competition. Over seventeen days, 32 players will compete for the coveted World Snooker title at Sheffield’s Crucible Theatre with Hearn predicting “a huge number of century breaks”. Azz Mohammed reports for Sheffield Live!
April 5 CHS Inc
* CHS reports fiscal 2017 second-quarter and first-half results
* Q2 revenue rose 11 percent to $7.3 billion
* CHS- "As our operating environment remains challenging, we continue to act prudently, taking appropriate and measured actions regarding costs and investments"
* CHS Inc- Net income of $14.6 million for Q2 of its 2017 fiscal year compared to a net loss of $31 million for Q2 of fiscal 2016 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Nasarawa varsity: FOSSSA canvases support for new dean
FACULT Y of Social Sciences Students Association, FOSSSA, Nasarawa State University chapter, has called on the management of the institution to accord maximum support and cooperation to the newly elected Dean of the faculty, Professor Nuhu Liman, to enable him succeed in his new office. President of the association, Comrade Aliyu Safiyanu Tala, made the […]
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Lewis had to be separated by stewards as he pushed Justicia at the end of his 6-5 win in Wigan.
The argument sparked in the eighth leg of the match, in which Lewis began swearing at his opponent.
Lewis is heard saying: “You’re trying to p*ss me off, I’m telling you…”
After winning another leg he turned to Justicia and against said: "Don't try p*ssing me off I'm telling you."
Lewis appeared to be aggravated after Justicia threw midway through the match.
The two squared up to each other on the oche.
And after the match Lewis is seen pushing Justicia in the shoulder with his right hand after the pair seemed to argue about the oche.
Europa League: Last 32 draw in full
Monday saw the draw for the last 32 of the Europa League made, with the likes of Arsenal, Atletico Madrid and Borussia Dortmund involved.
The first legs will be played on February 15 and the return games contested a week later on February 22.
Here we go through the draw in full:
Borussia Dortmund v Atalanta
Nice v Lokomotiv Moscow
Copenhagen v Atletico Madrid
Spartak Moscow v Athletic Bilbao
AEK Athens v Dynamo Kiev
Celtic v Zenit
Napoli v RB Leipzig
Red Star Belgrade v CSKA Moscow
Lyon v Villarreal
Real Sociedad v Salzburg
Partizan v Viktoria Plzen
FCSB v Lazio
Ludogorets v AC Milan
Astana v Sporting CP
Ostersunds v Arsenal
Marseille v Sporting Braga
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On today's blog, we look back and analyse Garry Monk's tenure so far, with today marking 100 days since the players returned for pre-season training.
We also hear from Dael Fry ahead of England's Under-21 game against Scotland at the Riverside tonight.
And we look at Britt Assombalonga's impact at Boro so far.
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It’s tough being a TV teen: You have to deal with a ton of friendship drama, you have a mysteriously great bone structure, your parents just don’t understand you, and your parents are also supervillains. In Marvel’s Runaways, Hulu’s foray into superhero dramas by way of the Gossip Girl team of Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage, a group of L.A. kids discover that their parents are up to no good and unite against them. Seth Cohen never had to deal with stakes of this magnitude! The first three episodes of Runaways hit the streaming service November 21.
Get relief on Tax Day with freebies and deals Mark the day tax returns are due with some deals and freebies. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2oPy99R With Tax Day approaching faster than many of us had hoped, Buzz60's Emily Drooby has what you need to know.
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Mermis signed a one-year, two-way deal with Arizona on Tuesday.
Handed a qualifying offer before free agency, Mermis finalized a $700,000 contract (at the NHL level) for the upcoming season. In his nine NHL outings last season, the defenseman averaged a mere 10:59 of ice time, while failing to secure a point. The Arizona blue line is not the deepest of squads, which could open the door for Mermis to log a handful of contest in 2018-19.
Housing affordability will worsen unless governments make policy changes to help younger people and those on lower wages to get into the property market, experts say.
Mark McCrindle, social researcher and founder of McCrindle Research, says Australia's rapidly rising population is a fundamental driver of demand for housing.
Social researcher Mark McCrindle says property prices will likely continue to rise over the long term Photo: Domino Postiglione
The population growth for Australia over the past 10 years is 18 per cent, which is very high by world standards, McCrindle told the annual forum of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission in Sydney this week.
But the growth is not evenly distributed. Brisbane's growth over the decade is 22 per cent, followed by Melbourne with 23 per cent and Sydney with 17 per cent.
Driven by high property prices and an increasing preference to live closer to the city centre, two in five people in Sydney and Melbourne now live in apartments, McCrindle says.
BUDA, Texas (KXAN) — Westlake beat Hays, 34-24 in district 25-6A action.
The Chaps move to 6-0 on the year, 2-0 in district play. They’ll host Lake Travis next week in the Battle of the Lakes.
Hays falls to 1-5 on the year, 0-2 in 25-6A. Hays takes on Lehman on Friday in a Hays County rivalry.
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The North Attleboro, Massachusetts, fifth-grader watches shows like "Liv and Maddie," ''Jessie" and "The Lodge" on her laptop, iPad and phone. "Sometimes I watch TV in the car," she says.
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WASHINGTON, April 20 The current draft of a reform of Brazil's pension system would generate savings of about 76 percent of the original plan, Finance Minister Henrique Meirelles said on Thursday.
President Michel Temer's administration has agreed to dilute the terms of the reform in order to secure its approval in Congress, raising concerns among economists that the government will need to enact further austerity measures in coming years. (Reporting by Alexandra Alper; Writing by Bruno Federowski; Editing by Phil Berlowitz)
Two special use permits have been granted to Prince Edward County schools, allowing private schools to operate at Jamestown Presbyterian Church. According to the documents filed with the county, the church will operate from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekdays. There will be no bussing. Angela Whittaker told the county supervisors last week that the school plans to utilize a lot of outdoor educational programs like gardens. The school will also operate a low-cost supermarket to teach students about business. Additionally, The Bridge Church on Simpson Road will operate a daycare facility from 6:30 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. on weekdays. The county planning commission gave it’s blessing to both operations earlier this year.
San Diego police sent Tuesday to a Pacific Beach home to investigate a report of a possibly armed man holding a woman against her will were unable to locate a suspect or victim and determined no crime had been committed. Someone called for help shortly before 8 a.m. and told police the suspect was holding her friend inside a residence in the 3900 block of Sequoia Street and possibly had a gun, according to San Diego police.
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Widow pays tribute to ‘devoted’ dad after Horncastle woman found guilty of death by dangerous driving
Another Live at the Vineyards is behind us, and we're still buzzing with the excitement! We can't believe how lucky we are to have so many amazing people come out to support our biggest fundraiser of the year. Thank you to everyone who came out to party with us!
We want to thank Bobby Watson’s All-Star Quartet & Kansas City Jump Band for getting us on our feet and dancing the night away! What a fabulous group of musicians.
We also want to thank Balistreri Vineyards for hosting us in their beautiful venue and keeping the wine flowing all night. We hope you took home a bottle of our signature KUVO wine!
Congratulations are in order to the winners of People's Choice! Cafe Brazil was the first place winner of the night, with Corner Office coming in second place and Walter's Pizzeria in third place. The competition was close! We want to thank all the restaurants for bringing their best dishes.
We'll see you at the vineyard next year!
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Remember that bit from the Golden Globes a few years ago, when Tina Fey and Amy Poehler joked that Julia Louis-Dreyfus was too good for her TV friend after she'd been nominated in one of the show's film categories? Well, get Allison Janney an e-cig, because she's a crossover nominee now.
In the pouring rain, the 23-year-old man pulled a fur-lined hood over his head and stood on the porch of his younger brother’s home in the Douglas Park neighborhood early Sunday, watching police investigate the city’s first homicide of the weekend.
“When I noticed the commotion, I headed the other direction,” he said, as he was getting ready to go to work as a truck driver. “There’s a reason for the rain. Only God knew this was going to happen.”
The fatal shooting of Tywan Anderson, 23, in the 1300 block of South Fairfield Avenue, half a block north of Mount Sinai Hospital, marked the only fatality among 29 people who were shot from Saturday to Sunday morning, officials said. Of the people shot, three were teenagers — ages 14, 15 and 17.
Joseph Boccuzzi, of Norwalk, on Friday, April 14, 2017. Boccuzzi is charged with robbing SpringdaleA's First County Bank in November 2016 and February 2017.
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Moreover, management painted a bullish picture for 2017 as the company forecast better growth prospects for its strategic services division and streamlined Ethernet offering. Moreover, the company believes its impending acquisition of Level 3 Communications, Inc. Still, there are risks to consider when looking at CenturyLink as a value investment.
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March 30 Guangzhou Improve Medical Instruments Co Ltd :
* Sees net profit for FY 2017 Q1 to decrease by 0 percent to 20 percent, or to be 5.8 million yuan to 7.2 million yuan, compared to net profit of FY 2016 Q1 (7.2 million yuan)
* Says decreased investment revenue as main reason for the forecast
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Three women were forced to climb out of a car after it crashed into a bank and flipped onto its side, police have said.
Officers were called to the single car collision on the B3232 at Eastacombe Cross between Barnstaple and Newton Tracey around 9.30pm on Saturday.
On arrival police found the car on its side.
A Devon and Cornwall Police spokesman said: "The three female occupants climbed out of the vehicle, which had rolled.
"An ambulance was called but the occupants sustained only minor injuries."
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting Log 856 9/12/17.
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In Tandem Theatre is excited to announce our20th Anniversary Season! We're bringing back a few audience favorites, aclassic musical and a powerful new drama to the stage in this thrillingseason.
View sneak peek performances of what we have in store atour Sneak Peek and Open House Event on Monday, July 17from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Performances are at 6:00 p.m. and repeat at 7:30p.m. The event is free and open to the public but reservations arerequired. Call the box office at 414-271-1371 to RSVP for eitherperformance.
SPENCER, Mass. (AP) — Firefighters in Massachusetts responded to a fast food restaurant over the weekend to free a young girl who got stuck in the playground.
The Telegram & Gazette reports that firefighters responded to a McDonald's in Spencer at around 8 p.m. Sunday.
Firefighters say they needed a ladder to reach the girl, who was stuck 10 to 12 feet (3 to 4 meters) in the air. Police say it took a cutting tool and about 30 minutes to free her.
Police think the girl suffered a dislocated knee. She was taken to a hospital for treatment.
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The Decanter World Wine Awards 2018 tasting was held at Vintners’ Hall in London on 2nd July. See some of the photo highlights below.
The free awards supplement will be available on Wednesday 1 August with the September issue
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Phicomm AG:
* PLACED ALL 703,617 NEW SHARES AMONG ITS EXISTING SHAREHOLDERS AS PART OF CAPITAL INCREASE
* ISSUE PRICE WAS 1.60 EURPER SHARE, SO TOTAL VOLUME OF OWN FUNDS RAISED TOTALS EUR 1.1 MILLION Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
Man gets life sentence for shooting Florida deputy
PLANTATION KEY, Fla. (AP) — A robbery suspect who shot a Florida Keys sheriff's deputy in the chest in a videotaped shootout has been sentenced to life in prison.
The Miami Herald reports that 27-year-old Timothy Thomas was sentenced Tuesday in Plantation Key for the 2015 shooting of Monroe County Deputy Joshua Gordon, who was saved by his body armor.
Gordon had tried to pull him over for driving a car with stolen tags, and didn't know Thomas was wanted for robbery and a probation violation.
Thomas drove off after being hit twice in the ensuing gun battle with Gordon and other deputies. He surrendered the next day in Key West after an hours-long standoff.
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Charges have been dropped against a Kelowna RCMP officer, but the case still may end up in court. The officer says he was thrown under the bus by a fellow member and is considering launching legal action against the force. Kelly Hayes reports.
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Nevada Gaming Commission alters rules on gambling while high
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Nevada Gaming Commission tweaked its regulations for dealing with intoxicated gamblers.
KVVU-TV reports the commission last week voted to clarify the rules and explain that casinos are not allowed to let "visible impaired" people gamble. That includes customers who are under the influence of alcohol, marijuana or other substances.
Commission Chairman Tony Alamo says the legislation is not new. He says it just makes the rules more clear.
The change comes about a year after Nevada legalized recreational marijuana. Alamo says that did not have an impact on the vote. He says it was a response to changing times.
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Wednesday’s front pages lead with a range of stories including the latest on the Windrush row, a crackdown on junk food offers and “plans” for Britain’s own satellite system.
Donald Trump and Emmanuel Macron, along with their wives Melania and Brigitte, are pictured on many of the papers as the French president’s state visit to the US continues.
As the Government tries to recover from the Windrush row, Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson has called for a wider amnesty for illegal immigrants from the Commonwealth, provided they are “squeaky clean” and do not have criminal records, the Daily Telegraph reports.
Matterfall And The Evolution Of Bullet Hell Shooters - E3 2017
Matterfall combines old school platforming with all of the tense grazes and dodges of a bullet hell shooter, we had the developers on our E3 stage show to give us a gameplay demo.
If GM (GM) is the ‘New Tesla’ (TSLA), Then Tesla is the ‘New Apple’ (AAPL) – Global Equities’ Chowdhry
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Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring volunteers gather April 11 to pick up materials before a meeting at CrossPointe Fellowship, 8605 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Islander Photos: ChrisAnn Silver Esformes.
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Matt Costa helped lead Kennedy to consecutive playoff berths just a few years after the Cougars went 0-10. He’s now coaching at Pleasant Grove, where he inherits an Eagles team that went 0-10 last season. Jose Luis Villegas jvillegas@sacbee.com
HANG 26: Chris de Aboitiz competes at the Noosa Festival of Surfing with a little help from man's best friends.
HANG 26: Chris de Aboitiz competes at the Noosa Festival of Surfing with a little help from man's best friends. Fenna de King
WHEN Chris de Aboitiz goes surfing, he's guaranteed to turn a few heads.
The Agnes Water-based dog trainer takes to the surf whenever he can, and he makes sure not to leave man's best friend behind.
Last week he was the star attraction at the Noosa Festival of Surfing, kicking off the event with this tandem display of canine coolness.
Mr de Aboitiz said he was one of "about eight human-dog combos".
"A lot of locals do it - there's a few there who've got the skills," he said.
"We're invited down there every year by the sponsors, and on the Saturday morning before it all kicks off we teach people how to put a dog on their surfboard.
"It's a great way to get your dog healthy, and some exercise yourself."
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Pep Guardiola is interested in Brazilian Under-20 defender Lucas Halter.
The highly-rated centre back turns 18 next month and is already regarded as one of the best young defenders in Brazil.
Halter, called up to the Brazil Under-20’s this week, is already being coveted by Atletico Madrid and Roma.
But Manchester City boss Guardiola could be set to raid the South American market again having already turned both Ederson and another rising star, Gabriel Jesus, into Premier League champions.
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Standing at 6ft 2in, Halter currently plays for Atletico Paranaense and has won plaudits for his composure, his aerial presence and his ability to bring the ball out of defence.
He is the club captain at youth level for Paranaense and has already been involved with their first team squads.
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The lehighvalleylive girls lacrosse rankings experienced a steady week with the biggest victory coming from Freedom, which defeated Emmaus for the first time in program history.
There was more movement in the boys Top 5, however, as Emmaus suffered through a string of contests that it would prefer to forget.
Find the latest rankings and the Boys and Girls Players of the Week below.
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HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A Bridgeport man faces a mandatory minimum of 10 years in prison when he is sentenced on federal child sex trafficking charges.
Twenty-nine-year-old Jason Prawl, who pleaded guilty in May, is scheduled to go back before a U.S. District Court judge in Hartford on Monday.
Prawl was one of five people arrested during a human trafficking sting in Milford in February 2016.
Prosecutors say he recruited a 17-year-old girl who began seeing men in Prawl’s apartment beginning in December 2015.
They say Prawl used the website backpage.com to advertise the minor for up to $150 per hour, and the victim saw approximately four clients a day for approximately 30 days with Prawl keeping about $20 from each appointment.
Prawl has been detained since his arrest in March 2016.
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MALONE – Reynolds retirees will meet for a buffet lunch at 11:30 a.m. June 28 at the Malone Golf Club.
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One lone public school graced the pastoral landscape of northern Williamson County in 1969 - the year residents voted to incorporate the city of Brentwood. Today, several blanket the area, but in its earliest days Brentwood was home to a single school with roots dating back to Reconstruction.
Start the conversation, or Read more at Williamson Herald.
Services sector activity in the UK economy extended its rebound in the month of June, and surprised markets to the upside, services PMI jumped to 55.1 in June versus a 54.0 reading booked in June. Markets expected 54.0 last month. The survey data indicate that the economy likely grew by 0.4% in the second quarter, up from 0.2% in the opening quarter of 2018. Sterling rose against the euro on the back of the news.
Spring officially arrives early Tuesday afternoon but the weather will be quite wintry for the opening 24 hours of the season. Snow is expected to begin around mid-afternoon on Tuesday and the snow will fall heavily at times from the evening through the overnight hours. Large snow storms are not unusual in the month of March in our part of the country and this one will certainly qualify as "large".
Snow accumulations of 6-9 inches will be common from roughly Interstate 80 southward before the storm winds down early Wednesday. In central and northern Trumbull and Mercer counties, we expect around 3-6 inches. Impacts will be high throughout the region. Anyone planning to travel Tuesday night and early Wednesday should prepare for a tough go of it.
The weather will improve quickly on Wednesday and the end of the week looks chilly and quiet.
It's a great time to download the StormTracker 21 app! It's the best weather app for our area, hands down!
AFTER three decades in the business, The Commercial Real Estate Agency's Steve Little says he'd never seen a more popular property than the newly opened Jetty4Shores beachside kiosk.
The lease of the property attracted scores of inquiries from prospective tenants, both locally and from Sydney.
Salute Espresso, which already operates a successful cafe in Park Avenue Lane, is the new operator for the kiosk, which opened at the weekend to a roaring trade.
Mr Little, who offered the lease on behalf of the Coffs Harbour City Council as corporate manager of the Coffs Coast State Park Trust, said the response to the property was incredible.
"I received in excess of 60 inquiries on the property, resulting in more than 30 inspections and 12 lease applications,” he said.
"That is one of the highest responses I've ever had on any property in 30 years; I couldn't believe it.”
Mr Little said most of the applicants were existing businesses in town. Each had to produce a business plan, proposed menu and opening hours.
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HOUSTON-- Move over tobacco industry, vaping is here and it is taking over the cigarette industry.
The Houston Press, names Vapor Gypsy the best vape shop in Houston.
With flavors like apple pie moonshine, pecan pie and sweet tea, they've got you covered.
If you are new to vaping, there's no need to stress over where or how to start.
“From the minute that they walk through the door we are focused on what their needs are, what their intake levels have been, cause it’s very easy to go back to the old habit and pick up a pack of cigarettes. So for us, it's about giving them all the tools and resources they need to be able to successfully accomplish their tobacco harm reduction," said owner Leslie Dean.
With an impressive selection of fashionable gypsy garb, even non-vapers can see why Vapor Gypsy is the Best in Houston.
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2:08 Football defense Player of the Year Tyrone Collins discusses his season
1:33 Some 2016 Herald All-Area athletes talk about their favorite sports related gifts just in time for the holidays
3:03 Talkback: Mark Young talks about Vice Mayor Gene Gallo's tragic loss of his wife
0:55 Woman saves neighbor's 80-pound mastiff in Christmas day fire
2:15 The zany 9th Annual Shamrock Shiver Charity Plunge
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Freeman missed Monday's practice while in concussion protocol and won't play in Sunday's preseason game against the Steelers, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.
Freeman exited early during Sunday's session with a previously undisclosed issue, but coach Dan Quinn provided some clarity on the situation Monday. The running back, who inked a five-year extension with the Falcons earlier this month, will be unavailable to practice or play in games until he clears all steps of the league-mandated protocol, but at this time, he doesn't look to be at any major risk of missing regular-season action. With Freeman sidelined for the second preseason tilt, however, Tevin Coleman and Terron Ward should be in store for increased snaps.
ASHTABULA >> A housing inspector under investigation for the theft of $260,000 from a vacant home has been charged with raping a woman during an inspection last September.
The Star Beacon reports 47-year-old John Artuso was arrested Thursday after being indicted on rape, kidnapping and sexual battery charges by an Ashtabula County grand jury.
County Prosecutor Nicholas Iarocci said the victim contacted authorities in December after learning that Artuso, an Ashtabula housing inspector, was under investigation after he found money inside a home scheduled to be demolished.
Ashtabula police said in a search warrant affidavit that Artuso gave some of the money to other people. The affidavit said police and the FBI had been investigating Artuso for public corruption involving prostitutes and bribery.
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Court records don’t indicate whether Artuso has an attorney.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Integra Lifesciences Holdings Corp :
* - ‍REAFFIRMING 2017 FINANCIAL GUIDANCE AS PROVIDED ON OCTOBER 26, 2017​
* - ‍REAFFIRMING 2018 ADJUSTED EARNINGS PER SHARE IN RANGE OF $2.25 TO $2.35​
* INTEGRA LIFESCIENCES SAYS PROVIDING 2018 PRELIMINARY REVENUE ESTIMATE IN RANGE OF $1.46 BILLION TO $1.48 BILLION - SEC FILING
* INTEGRA LIFESCIENCES - ESTABLISHING FIVE-YEAR FINANCIAL TARGETS OF ABOUT $2 BILLION IN REVENUE AND AN ADJUSTED EBITDA MARGIN RANGE OF 28% TO 30%
* FY2018 EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW $2.30 -- THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S
* FY2017 EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW $1.85, REVENUE VIEW $1.17 BILLION -- THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S Source text: (bit.ly/2jNsTAd) Further company coverage:
LAGRANGE COUNTY, Ind. (WOWO) – A Wisconsin man was arrested following a traffic stop in LaGrange County Wednesday.
Around 10 p.m., an Indiana State Trooper stopped a westbound vehicle on the Indiana Toll Road near mile marker 117, west of the Howe/LaGrange exit.
As the officer spoke with the driver of the vehicle through the passenger side window, he smelled marijuana and could see pieces of marijuana on the front passenger’s clothing.
The officer conducted a search of the vehicle and found approximately 75 grams of suspected marijuana in glass jars, and approximately 18 grams of suspected heroin.
The front seat passenger, Cory McCauley, 31 of Bristol, WI, was arrested on preliminary charges of Possession of a Narcotic Drug (Level 4 Felony), Possession of Marijuana (Class B Misdemeanor), and Possession of Paraphernalia (Class C Misdemeanor).
McCauley is booked in the LaGrange County Jail.
The New York Rangers officially kicked off the off-season on Wednesday by making some big changes to their front office staff. First, the New York Rangers made a splash by re-upping forward Matt Puempel to a new contract this morning, making the team officially Expansion Draft compliant.
Start the conversation, or Read more at Blue Line Station.
Amid soaring fuel prices, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday said petrol and diesel prices in the state would be slashed by Rs one per litre from June 1.
A decision in this regard was taken at the state cabinet on Wednesday.
The reduction would cause a yearly loss of Rs 5.09 billion to the state exchequer on the tax front, he said.
The petrol price in the state on Wednesday was Rs 82 per litre, while for diesel it was Rs 75, he said.
"The Centre should reduce the rising fuel prices as it was causing severe hardship to the common man", Vijayan said, adding that by reducing the petrol and diesel prices in Kerala, the government has set an example for the Centre to follow.
Even as international prices are coming down, fuel prices in the country were going up, he claimed.
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — The head of the U.S. Consulate in Nigeria's capital says U.S. support for Nigeria's economy will continue given the African country's demographics.
United States Consul General F. John Bray spoke with The Associated Press on Monday after participating in the closing gong ceremony at the Nigeria Stock Exchange House in Lagos.
Bray says the U.S. private sector invests $8.1 billion a year in Nigeria and the country's population of 180 million provides a tremendous base of consumers.
Bray said that businesses without a strategy for Nigeria don't have an investment strategy for Africa.
The consul says he discusses diversifying the Nigerian economy with American business leaders.
However, Nigeria's crippled infrastructure has made doing business there difficult. Power outages, road blockages and security issues are some of the issues investors consider.
Dining at NYC’s top-rated restaurants can leave your stomach full and your wallet empty. So try an insider tip, and grab a seat at the bar. Four-star restaurants including Eleven...
Though prostitution was legalized in the Netherlands in 2000, it's still not considered a regular job.
Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst says "it's very frustrating" that it took President Donald Trump two days to specifically denounce white supremacy in the wake of a deadly clash in Virginia.
The Republican freshman senator spoke to reporters after a town hall meeting of about 100 people in Fort Dodge in northwest Iowa. Trump finally condemned hate groups by name on Monday, after first offering a less specific criticism of groups involved in Saturday's protests in Charlottesville.
Ernst credited Trump with adequately addressing the problem Monday, but wished it hadn't taken so long.
She said the statement was "strong," but that "I wish he had been right out the gate with that."
Top US business group says Trump’s Nafta stance ‘dangerous’
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Outside of a few lingering very light rain sprinkles the evening will quickly dry. The wind will continue to blow in from the north so temperatures will stay unseasonably cool through the overnight hours as the sky remains overcast.
Harding High wins state 4A football championship: Coach dances
Harding High battled Scotland County in the NCHSAA Football Championship game at BB&T Field in Winston-Salem, NC on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017. Harding defeated Scotland County 30-22. Following the victory head coach Sam Greiner did a little dance for the team.
Florida Sen. Marco Rubio and his wife, Jeanette, will dine privately Wednesday night with President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump, The Miami Herald reports.
The Rubios will join the Trumps at 6:30 p.m. in the Blue Room, according to the White House. Trump has met with a number of lawmakers in Washington, but none has had a one-on-one dinner, wives included, on the schedule.
Go to Herald.com for the complete report.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A new effort to crack down on car burglaries and the other crimes it leads to has resulted in the first two big cases.
The Fraud Bureau with the Office of Superintendent of Insurance and the Second Judicial District Attorney’s Office have joined forces, to put suspected thieves behind bars.
They say the car burglaries and thefts are among other things affecting insurance rates.
The task force is now working to cut down on the district attorney’s massive case load.
Last week they were able to get an indictment of Andrew Otero and Josephine Aguilar.
It’s the first of 18 cases assigned to the task force.
Between the two, the pair has racked up more than 40 charges, involving auto theft.
The task force is ramping up efforts, after Albuquerque, was named as the number one state for auto theft.
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How many words of four letters or more can you make from those shown here? Each letter may be used once per word. Each word must contain the centre letter and there must be at least one nine-letter word. No plurals ending in "s"; no foreign words; no proper names. Source: Chambers 21st Century Dictionary.
Today's Target: 28 words, good; 42 words, very good; 55 words, excellent.
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CHICAGO — Workers at Chicago hotels now have “panic buttons” to summon help if needed.
An ordinance that took effect this week requires hotels to provide the buttons. They’re intended to protect housekeeping staff and others who work alone in guest rooms from sexual harassment and other crimes.
A survey of 500 workers conducted by Unite Here Local 1 found 58 percent reported they’ve experienced at least one incident of sexual harassment by guests. The most common was guests answering their door naked.
The buttons trigger a message to the cellphone of the employee’s supervisor, manager and human resources department and provide the employee’s name and location.
Karen Kent is president of Unite Here Local 1. She says it’s “a new day for women working in Chicago hotels.”
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Netflix has posted a new trailer for Altered Carbon, a new streaming sci-fi series starring James Purefoy, Antonio Marziale, Joel Kinnaman, Chris Conner and Hiro Kanagawa, that’s set to debut exclusively on the platform February 2nd, 2018.
Altered Carbon is set in a future where human minds are digitized and downloaded from body to body. One night, the wealthiest man on Earth, Laurens Bancroft (James Purefoy) was murdered. In order to investigate his death, he brings back ex-Envoy soldier Takeshi Kovacs (Joel Kinnaman / Will Yun Lee) and in exchange, Bancroft offers Kovacs the chance to live again.
Check out the new trailer for Altered Carbon, below.
Sept. 9, 1921 — Sept. 27, 2017
Cynthia Mae Asbury, 96, passed away Sept. 27 in Hurricane. She was born Sept. 9, 1921, in Occoquan, Virginia, to Albert and Florence Lacey.
Cynthia lived life to the fullest through all of her diversities. She was an amazing lady. She had her pilot certificate and loved to travel. She always had her bags packed and was ready to go. Cynthia traveled the world with her first husband and they lived in Paris and Panama.
She also worked for a time as secretary to R. Buckminster Fuller.
She retired from the Civil Air Patrol.
Cynthia had sweet, loving friends in Hurricane who enjoyed the same hobbies as her.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, David Floyd, and second husband, Keith Asbury; sons Mark and Brian Floyd.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Spilsbury Mortuary, 435-673-2454.
For condolences, full obituary, and funeral listings please visit Spilsbury Mortuary online.
Crystal Palace have not given up hope of signing Besiktas striker Cenk Tosun, according to reports in Turkey.
The Turkish international was heavily linked with a move to England this summer, with Palace reportedly close to signing the Besiktas man in the closing stages of the transfer window.
He has since been in fine form for Besiktas with four goals and two assists so fasr, and recent reports suggested that his asking price has risen to around €25m .
But while Tosun has said that he is focused on winning the title with Besiktas this season and playing Champions League football, Fotomac are reporting that Palace are considering a €25m bid in January.
However, Palace could face competition from Tottenham, who have also been linked with the 26-year-old striker.
A mother and child were injured Tuesday in what appeared to be a freak accident with their own vehicle, Raleigh Police said.It happened about 2:30 p.m. on Brockton Drive. Police told ABC11 that the SUV was in park with both drivers-side doors open when the woman reached in to turn the key in the ignition.Somehow, the vehicle began to move backward and struck the woman, who fell, hitting her head. The child was run over.Both were taken to WakeMed with what appeared to be non-life-threatening injuries.
Lisa Eriksen of Aurora won the $100,000 top prize with the Instant Crossword Tripler lottery game.
“I enjoy playing lottery regularly,” Eriksen said while at OLG Prize Centre in Toronto to pick up her prize.
Eriksen scratched her ticket while riding the bus. The 52-year-old took her ticket to the store for validation and the screen read 'Big Winner’.
“I have struggled with some health issues in the past few years, so this prize money is absolutely life-changing,” she said.
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Florida Gov. Rick Scott wants a commission that is revising the state constitution to include provisions to protect residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities.
In a statement issued Thursday, Scott told the Constitution Revision Commission to consider adding "permanent measures to put patient safety first." Spokeswoman Kerri Wyland said the governor "looks forward to seeing what proposals" the commission recommends.
Scott cited the 12 deaths after Hurricane Irma at the Rehabilitation Center of Hollywood Hills. The patients died after the storm damaged the electric transformer that powered the facility's air conditioning.
After the Hollywood deaths, Scott issued an executive order requiring nursing homes and assisted living facilities to install generators and purchase fuel that could power their air conditioning for up to four days.
Today’s meeting at Huntingdon Racecourse has been abandoned because of snow.
The races would have included the Betfred Peterborough Chase, the feature race of the year.
“There’s three centimetres of snow on the track that has fallen and it is forecast to continue all morning with freezing temperatures too,” said Clerk of the Course Jack Pryor.
“We covered the track, but the snow means we can’t lift those covers and there is always a risk when you do that further snow would just then settle.”
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Waterloo Regional Police laid 619 charges during Saturday’s St. Patrick’s Day party on Ezra Street and 40 people were taken to hospital.
The Trans-Siberian Orchestra rang in 2017 on stage in Cleveland. During their set, they were joined by rock icon Joan Jett. Front row footage of her performance and an extra clip from the night can be viewed below. Go to this location for the complete New Year's Eve set.
During a recent visit to the Nights With Alice Cooper studio, Al Pitrelli and Russell Allen of Trans-Siberian Orchestra performed an acoustic version of the song, “Find My Way Home”. While there, Pitrelli and Allen talked about their new rock opera, The Ghosts Of Christmas Eve, and the history of TSO. They also performed “This Christmas Day”. Watch below:
× UW President recalls 1979 death of brother
SEATTLE — The violence in Charlottesville this past weekend struck a deeply personal and painful cord for the president of the University of Washington.
Ana Mari Cauce issued a statement Monday saying the weekend was difficult for all who believe in justice and equity. But the death of a young protester sparked memories of her own family’s loss.
Cauce said: “The images of the Klan, Nazis and neo-Nazis brought me back to the horror of almost 40 years ago to another Saturday morning when people from these same groups murdered my own brother, Cesar, then 25.”
Cesar Cauce and four others were killed during a protest against the Ku Klux Klan and American Nazi Party in North Carolina in 1979, which became known as the Greensboro Massacre.
Ana Mari Cauce says we’re at a time in our country’s history when we must recommit to inclusion and equality.
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court is leaving in place a lower court ruling that a federal employment discrimination law doesn't protect a person against discrimination based on their sexual orientation.
The court on Monday declined to take up the question of whether a law that bars workplace discrimination "because of...sex" covers discrimination against someone because of their sexual orientation.
President Barack Obama's Equal Employment Opportunity Commission took the view that it does. But President Donald Trump's administration has argued that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 bars discrimination based on gender but doesn't cover sexual orientation. Federal appeals courts are split on the issue. That means the issue is likely to come to the court again.
The case the Supreme Court declined to take involved Jameka Evans, a gay woman who worked as a hospital security officer in Georgia. Lower courts said she couldn't use Title VII to sue for discrimination.
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. — Authorities say two people have died after a tree branch fell on spectators during a fireworks display in western Illinois.
The Rock Island County Sheriff’s Office says the branch fell from a large oak tree outside the county courthouse in Rock Island around 9:40 p.m. Tuesday.
Dozens were sitting near the tree watching the fireworks when the branch fell about 25 feet (8 meters) and crushed some of the spectators. Some of those who weren’t hurt tried to lift the branch to free the people trapped beneath.
Authorities said 61-year-old Daniel Mendoza Sr. of Rock Island was pronounced dead at the scene. Seventy-two-year-old Lawrence Anderson of Moline died at a hospital.
Authorities have not provided the causes of death.
Five other people were injured.
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West Norfolk Deaf Association has launched a new club for hard-of-hearing people in Downham.
Funded by West Norfolk Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), it offers advice and support and an opportunity to meet others in a similar situation.
Club coordinator Sarah Cox said: “There is an estimated one-in-six with hearing loss in the UK, but in Downham we believe it to be one in five, meaning there is a huge demand for this club. We put on an hour’s advice and an hour’s talk with tea and coffee.”
Pictured above, members of West Norfolk Deaf Association. MLNF17AF09391
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (AP) — It wasn’t the Easter bunny that startled a South Carolina homeowner and his family. It wasn’t even a burglar.
The Post and Courier of Charleston reports Susie and Steve Polston were worried that someone was trying to get into their home on Sunday. Instead, Polston’s 16-year-old son found the intruder: a nine-foot alligator crawling on their second-story porch.
The family says the alligator climbed a back stairwell to the porch, crunched through the aluminum screen door and nestled between a sofa and a swinging bench.
State law requires a nuisance-trapped alligator to be killed, but the family didn’t want that. The other choice was to wait it out, but the alligator was eventually euthanized.
Last year, an alligator rang a doorbell, while another fell asleep on a porch.
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Retired AP photojournalist Alan Diaz, whose photo of 6-year-old Elian Gonzalez won Pulitzer Prize, dies at 71
Flowers are seen during Hong Kong Flower Show at Victoria Park in Hong Kong, south China, March 19, 2018. (Xinhua/Qin Qing)
Tourists view flowers during Hong Kong Flower Show at Victoria Park in Hong Kong, south China, March 19, 2018. (Xinhua/Qin Qing)
Tourists view flowers during Hong Kong Flower Show at Victoria Park in Hong Kong, south China, March 19, 2018. (Xinhua/Qin Qing)
Tourists view flowers during Hong Kong Flower Show at Victoria Park in Hong Kong, south China, March 19, 2018. (Xinhua/Qin Qing)
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Google has rolled out several visual updates to Search Console that are designed to provide more context to data included in the reports.
The visual updates include:
Annotation cards: Hover over bullet points in the error report to learn more about the issue detected on that particular date.
Difference column: See how data has changed over a period of time
Filter/Compare: Redesigned with a new look and pre-populated values
Overall improvements to the date picker and comparison view.
Google announced the news on Twitter, where it also published a short video demonstrating the new annotation cards.
It would appear that issues can be detected and resolved from the same card. Just click on the “View issue” link and there will be a button that will allow you to validate that the issue has been fixed.
You’ll also notice that if more than one issue was detected on the same date you can view them in the same card using the arrow buttons. This is all shown in the video below.
That's according to former Chelsea striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink.
The Brazilian handed in a transfer request the day before Liverpool's Premier League season got underway against Watford on Friday night.
With Barca eager to replace Neymar before the transfer window shuts at the end of the month the Catalan giants have turned Coutinho's head.
However, Liverpool are adamant he won't be sold at any price.
And while Hasselbaink doesn't think Coutinho is necessarily unhappy on Merseyside, he feels it is too good an opportunity for him to turn down a move to the Nou Camp.
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The Charleston office of Lee & Associates, one of the largest broker-owned commercial brokerage firms in the nation, is pleased to announced that Amanda Reeves, CCIM, LEED AP, has been elected the Vice President/President-Elect for the Commercial Real Estate Woman Charleston chapter.
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Is it the same bank that it was going into the financial crisis ? Or is it something entirely different? And if it has changed, how would one go about quantifying the difference? Questions like these may seem easy to answer. But as soon as you start digging into the specifics, it quickly becomes clear how complicated it actually is.
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Gun stolen over 3 decades ago recovered during arrest
STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut police say they have recovered a gun stolen 35 years ago during a bust.
The Stamford Advocate reports patrol officers checked out an Audi in Stamford on Monday and arrested three men on charges related to carrying a pistol without a permit, and charges of possessing marijuana and stealing a firearm.
Twenty-one-year-old David Bates, 25-year-old Philippe Renard and 21-year-old David Wilkinson, all of Stamford, have been detained.
Police say all three men have denied ownership of the firearm, which was found fully loaded under the driver's seat.
Police ran the gun's serial number through the National Crime Information Center database and discovered it was reported stolen on New Year's Eve 1983 in Quincy, Massachusetts.
A bag with 25 grams of marijuana was also discovered. Attorneys for the three men could not be immediately identified.
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Information from: The Advocate, http://www.stamfordadvocate.com
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The Vestavia Hills City Council will interview candidates on Friday, April 21, for the Board of Education vacancy to open at the end of May.
The interviews will take place as follows:
9-9:45 a.m. - Steve Bendall
9:45-10:30 a.m. - Patrick Dewees
10:30-10:45 a.m. - Break
10:45-11:30 a.m. - Ty Dedmon
11:30-Noon - Lunch & Adjournment
Additionally, former councilor John Henley as well as Robert Belcher have requested to be considered for the opening, but were unable to attend interviews on the selected day.
The interviews are open to the public, but no citizen comments will be taken unless at the call of Mayor Ashley Curry.
Interviews will take place in the Executive Conference Room at City Hall, located at 1032 Montgomery Highway.
VANCOUVER — The supply of homes in Metro Vancouver’s real estate market hit a three-year high as sales dipped below historical averages last month.
The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver reports there were 2,425 home sales last month, a 37.7 per cent decline from June 2017.
Board president Phil Moore says rising interest rates, high prices and more restrictive mortgage requirements are among the factors dampening home buying activity.
Moore says that has allowed the supply of homes for sale to reach levels that they have not seen in the last few years.
There were 5,279 detached, attached and apartment properties newly listed for sale in Metro Vancouver in June, for a total of almost 12,000 for sale, reaching the highest listings figures since June 2015.
The composite benchmark price for all residential properties in Metro Vancouver is $1,093,600, representing a 9.5 per cent increase over June last year.
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Crash closes Highway 47, north of Yamhill
YAMHILL - A motor vehicle crash closed Highway 47 early this morning north of Yamhill in the area of Wapato School Road.
Multiple injuries were reported, according to Yamhill Communications Agency radio traffic.
Two Life Flight helicopters responded to the scene following the 6 a.m. wreck. A landing zone was set up on the Yamhill-Carlton High School football field. Another landing zone was established north of the crash in Gaston.
Meeting
Next Club Committee meeting take place on Monday, August 21, in Clonfanlough Hall at 8.30pm. All are asked to attend next committee meeting.
Intermediate football Semi-Final this weekend
Shannonbridge take on neighbours Ferbane in the Offaly Intermediate football semi-final this Saturday evening at 7.00pm in Bord Na Mona O’Connor park, Tullamore. It will form part of a double header with the other semi-final which precedes it, Erin Rovers versus Doon at 5.30pm. As always, your support is most welcome so come along and cheer the lads on for the big one!
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - Cochin Shipyard Ltd:
* COCHIN SHIPYARD - CO & UNITED SHIPBUILDING CORP SIGNS MOU FOR DEVELOPMENT OF VESSELS FOR INLAND AND COASTAL WATERWAYS. Source text: [Cochin Shipyard Limited has informed the Exchange regarding a press release dated February 02, 2018, titled ”Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) & Joint Stock Company United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC), Russia today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate and engage in Design, Development and Execution of High-End, State-of-Art vessels for Inland and Coastal Waterways] Further company coverage:
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - Springfield Police Department officials say they are investigating a deadly shooting from early Tuesday morning.
Police responded to the report of shots fired in the 1200 block of East Laurel Street. Officer found a male subject with gunshot wounds.
The man, 26-year-old Sherman Neal was transported to a local hospital where he later died.
Sangamon County Coroner, Cinda Edwards said Neal died from the gunshot wound.
Other details about the shooting were not immediately released by police.
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Partnerships with local workforce employers was the topic of discussion at the Howard County Junior College District Board of Trustees meeting Monday.
The board met in the Tumbleweed Room of the Howard College Student Union Building at 12:30 p.m. Monday.
At the meeting, the board discussed an upcoming meeting between the college, local school district administration, and area employers; designed to make sure that local education is in line with the workforce needs of local industry.
"The college board and the three independent school district boards of trustees had a joint meeting back in February. Part of that discussion was ways that we continue to work together to align what we're delivering in the way of education for our workforce," said Howard College President Dr. Cheryl Sparks.
For the full story, please see Tuesday's edition of the Herald.
Wisconsin has been involved with Tyler Wahl for well over a year, dating back to an unofficial visit he made in June of 2017.
Monday evening, head coach Greg Gard offered the 6-foot-6, 195-pound prospect from Lakeville North High School in Minnesota.
"Coach Gard was going to call me today (Tuesday) but he said he has a packed day, so he shot me a text and asked if I could talk on the phone last night. That's when he offered me," Wahl told BadgerBlitz.com. "He told me he likes how tough I play and that I make a lot of plays that help teams win games."
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Gardai in Letterkenny have confirmed that a man has been arrested in the Termon area tonight after a high-speed car chase through the Letterkenny at around 8.30.
A dark coloured Opel Corsa went through the town centre and down Main Street before heading in the direction of Termon via Glenswilly. A garda car with its siren activated was in pursuit of the vehicle.
The chase came to an end near Glenveagh and a male was subsequently arrested.
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Eastbound traffic on Algonquin Boulevard is being reduced to one lane at the intersection of Pine Street South.
That's due to the replacement of a manhole cover and structure. Those repairs are expected to begin Monday.
The disruption began Friday and is expected to end Tuesday.
Maradona: ‘No complaint against me’
By Football Italia staff
Diego Maradona insists “there was never any complaint” against him and denounces the “media circus”.
The Napoli legend is in Madrid to watch the Partenopei take on Real Madrid tonight, but it was reported this morning that police had paid a visit to his hotel room.
Spanish reports claimed a woman had complained of an alleged assault by the former midfielder, but El Diego has insisted no such thing occurred.
“I want to tell you that I’m in Madrid with my family, waiting for the Napoli game, for the Champions Leauge,” Maradona wrote on his Facebook page.
“My lawyer, Matias Morla, has spoken to the Spanish authorities. There was never any complaint and no-one can explain the reason for this media circus.
“I’m having a wonderful time, let them say what they want.”
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Over the years, this idea has evolved with the evolution of e-commerce industry. Currently, e-commerce companies are highly investing in online to offline marketing strategy, in order to reap the benefits of Omni channel strategy which was designed to enhance customer experience.
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“Stretto” features Central California shredder Dane Anderson on the smorgasbord of rights, lefts, barrels and softer lips for bashing, that funky zone offers. With a soundtrack beginning with a short piano melody from Weezer and escalating to Sid Vicious snarling one of Frank Sinatra’s greatest hits, the title “Stretto”-defined as a concluding musical passage to be performed in quicker time-is especially fitting. Don’t worry though, Anderson rips with the same speed from beginning to end. Enjoy the latest from filmmaker Mike Cochran, with additional camerawork from Perry Gershkow and Greg Browning.
Garden Gems: Undaunted hardy pink muhly await customers at the UC Davis Arboretum Teaching Nursery. This pretty grass produces clouds of delicate pink flowers in late summer and fall. Ellen Zagory
TOKYO (AP) — Fujifilm Holdings and Xerox Corp. say the Japanese company will take over Xerox in a restructuring intended to slash costs.
The companies said Wednesday that Fuji Xerox, their 56-year-old joint venture, will combine with Xerox. Fujifilm Holdings will own 50.1 percent of Xerox's shares
They said that through restructuring and other reforms, they expect to save $1.7 billion a year by 2022.
The deal calls for Xerox shareholders to receive a $2.5 billion special cash dividend, or approximately $9.801 per share. Xerox will own 49.9 of the combined company.
The companies said they intend to expand in lucrative business areas such as high-speed inkjet printers, industrial printing, using Fujifilm's technologies.
The companies said Jeff Jacobson, President & CEO of 112-year-old Xerox, is due to be CEO of New Fuji Xerox.
"Heaven" is the latest track in advance of the soundtrack, which is set for release on Feb. 9. That's the same day the steamy third film in the trilogy hits big screens across the country.
"They say 'all good boys go to heaven,' but bad boys bring heaven to you," she sings. "It's automatic, it's just what they do." Check out Julia's latest - here.
Ojeleye will enter the starting lineup for Game 5 against the Bucks on Tuesday, Chris Forsberg of ESPN reports.
The Celtics are opting to go with a smaller lineup Tuesday, shifting Aron Baynes to the bench, while going with Ojeleye as a starter. Averaging just 11.3 minutes over the first four games of the series, Ojeleye's promotion ahead of Game 5 should result in an uptick in his overall playing time and production. That said, he's still a risky fantasy play and is no more than a punt-play for Tuesday's DFS slate.
KERRVILLE, Texas (AP) - Nelson the pit bull finally has a home after officials in a Texas county laid him off in December from his job as an ambassador for the Kerr County Animal Services and labeled him excess property.
County officials told the San Antonio Express-News Friday that Nelson will live with a former handler.
The county’s attorney said Nelson’s care was a misappropriation of funds and a liability since he didn’t have insurance.
The pup was labeled excess property and his adoption fee was set at more than $2,300 to recoup expenses for his care over the last several years.
Facebook groups demanding the county “Free Nelson” cropped up as well as crowdfunding pages to pay the fee. His future was also hotly debated at county meetings over the last two months.
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Information from: San Antonio Express-News, http://www.mysanantonio.com
When it comes to catching the bad guys, Tia leaves it to the big dogs.
The laid-back cat is “employed” at the Wellington District Police in New Zealand, often accompanying her owner and fellow constable Kerry Morrell to work at the department’s scene of the crime office, reports Mashable.
While Tia may look the part of crime fighter, with her custom police vest, she much prefers the office work over the action. Morrell says that Tia can only get 30 minutes of work done at a time, and then the urge to nap becomes too strong.
When she is awake, the feline will help here and there with typing and paperwork, but leaves all the animal field work to her capable canine companions.
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — One person is in life-threatening condition after a hit and run in east Columbus.
It happened around 4:16am at the intersection of James Road and Dale Avenue. According to Columbus Police, the victim was transported to Grant Medical Center in life-threatening condition.
Dispatchers with Columbus Police say the driver of the vehicle did not stop. Officers say they are looking for a tan Ford Taurus with temporary tags.
Southbound traffic on James Road is shut down at Elbern Avenue. Drivers should use an alternate route.
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A state lawmaker says the way bail is set for people who are arrested can sometimes be a backwards process. He proposes a way to overhaul the system and base it off of risk rather than money.
Markcus Brown was picked up at a Dayton bus station in May for violating the transit authority’s dress policy, wearing a hoodie and baggy pants. He spent nine days in jail because he couldn’t afford bail.
Meanwhile, others who are arrested for more serious, violent crimes leave jail after making bail.
Republican Rep. Jon Dever is proposing a change. If the person poses a risk, then bail is higher. The lower the risk, the lower the bail, if any.
“And realizing that all of our decisions when it comes to bail should be based on evidence and not how much money you have in your back pocket.”
A national criminal justice reform group is backing Dever’s bill and says this is an issue that must be addressed around the country.
A family wants more answers about what happened to a woman whose body was found in Rapid City last year. It's been a year since 20-year-old Mariah High Hawk was found dead under a trailer on the 1200 block of Silverleaf Ave. Monday, her family walked from the site where her body was found to the courthouse to confront the Rapid City Police Department and demand an update about her unsolved death.
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MIAMI (CBSMiami) – Water was finally restored to the 30 block stretch of Doral at early Wednesday morning, hours later than expected.
The area that had been without water since a major main was ruptured Monday consists of businesses, including retail outlets, restaurants, a school and a hotel along NW 41st Street south to 34th Street.
While all have running water and working bathrooms now, a boil water advisory is in effect for water that is consumed, used to wash dishes or brush teeth. The water is safe for bathing and restrooms are again functioning.
The boil water advisory will not be lifted before sometime Friday at the earliest. The restored water must be tested and found free of contaminants for at least 48 hours before it can be consumed.
In a related note, Miami Dade College West Campus will resume classes on Thursday. Classes were canceled on the campus Wednesday due to street flooding from the main break and repair efforts.
The attorney for Isaiah Hagan filed a motion Monday for a change of venue.
Hagan is accused of murdering Halee Rathgeber earlier this year.
The 20-year-old's body was found at the Alcoa soccer fields in Newburgh.
Authorities say she had been shot.
Hagan is being held in the Pike County Jail.
A motion was filed earlier this year to release him from jail, but it was denied.
He had been set to go to trial in October, but it was pushed back.
Hagan's next hearing is set for Dec. 18.
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Auston Matthews scored in regulation and overtime in his first outdoor game, leading the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 5-4 victory over the visiting Detroit Red Wings on Sunday in the Centennial Classic before 40,818 at BMO Field . In a game delayed 30 minutes at the start because of sun on the ice, Matthews won it with the 20th of his rookie season after the Leafs wasted a three-goal lead in the third period.
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WILLIAMSVILLE, Ill. (WAND) - Two Williamsville men have been arrested and charged with the theft of a 100-year-old bell from Bissell United Methodist Church.
37-year-old Adam Young and 39-year-old Joseph Wasilewski were arrested.
Wasilewski was arrested May 8, and Young was arrested Tuesday.
The bell was stolen Oct. 8, 2016, the same day the church celebrated its 100th birthday.
An antiques dealer returned the bell about a week after it was stolen. The dealer said he bought it from a couple of men without knowing it was stolen.
Wasilewski is out on bond. Young was still in jail as of Wednesday.
April 24 (Reuters) - Hakim Unique Internet Co Ltd
* Says it plans to pay a cash dividend of 0.2 yuan (pre-tax) for every 10 shares and use additional paid-in capital to distribute 5 new shares for every 10 shares, as the dividend payment plan for 2017
Source text in Chinese:goo.gl/CS63yD
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MINNEAPOLIS — Janet Jackson wants to make it crystal clear: She will not be joining Justin Timberlake during this year’s Super Bowl halftime show.
The pop icon says in a statement “to put to rest any speculation or rumors” as to whether she will be performing at the Super Bowl between the Philadelphia Eagles and the New England Patriots in Minnesota on Sunday: “I will not.”
She thanks her fans for their support and says she looks forward to seeing them very soon.
Timberlake is returning to the halftime show 14 years after a wardrobe malfunction with Jackson caused a national controversy. Timberlake was Jackson’s guest during her performance and ripped off a piece of her clothing, revealed her breast.
CBS aired that Super Bowl and was fined by the Federal Communications Commission. The fine later was overturned.
First Quarter Jan. 5 Full Moon Jan. 12 Last Quarter Jan. 19 New Moon Jan. 27
Climatological and precipitation information provided by the National Weather Service at 7 p.m. daily.
Sunday records
High temperature 41
High one year ago 28
Normal 33
Record: 1985 60
Low temperature 20
Low one year ago 24
Normal 18
Record: 1968 –13
Maumee stage 6.26 feet
Heating degree-days
The difference between the day’s average temperature and a base of 65 degrees.
For Sunday 34
For January 34
Rainfall
For Sunday none
For January none (–0.08)
For the year none (–0.08)
Snowfall
For Sunday none
For January none (-0.3)
Since July 1 11.3 inches (0.4)
Skywatch
Sunrise 8:06 a.m.
Sunset 5:24 p.m.
Moonrise 10:48 a.m.
Moonset 10:02 p.m.
Supreme Court agrees to hear immigration law detention case
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether federal immigration law gives the government the power to indefinitely detain any noncitizen it is considering deporting if the person previously committed certain crimes.
The Supreme Court agreed Monday to consider the issue. Immigration law says that if noncitizens commit a crime for which they can be deported, the government should take them into custody for potential removal when they're released from prison or jail. A person detained immediately can be held indefinitely. The government argues the same is true if the person is released and then later detained for possible removal.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit ruled that noncitizens not promptly detained must be given the opportunity to be released on bond.
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Lorde kicked off the European leg of her Melodrama world tour last week, and she’s been performing her cover of Phil Collins’ “In The Air Tonight” during all of the shows. Until last night, that is, when in Paris she subbed it out for a cover of the 1975’s “Somebody Else” instead. That song is, of course, off their still-unfortunately-titled 2016 album I like it when you sleep, for you are so beautiful yet so unaware of it. Watch her take on the song below. Earlier this week, Lorde announced that Run The Jewels, Mitski, and Tove Styrke would open the North American leg of her tour.
Earlier this week, Lorde announced that Run The Jewels, Mitski, and Tove Styrke would open the North American leg of her tour.
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Watch Penelope Cruz as Donatella Versace in this SELECTED SCENE from the premiere episode of The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story.
FILE - In this Aug. 7, 2013, file photo, Major League Baseball umpire Dale Scott prepares to return to action after being injured in the second inning of a baseball game between the Mariners and Toronto Blue Jays in Seattle. Rather than risk yet another concussion, Scott has decided to retire at 58. The veteran crew chief missed nearly the entire 2017 season after a foul ball off the bat of Baltimore slugger Mark Trumbo in Toronto on April 14 caught him hard in the mask, causing Scott's second concussion in nine months and fourth in five years. Elaine Thompson, File AP Photo
One YouTuber has taken a look at the bleak nature of Charlie's Brooker's hit show, noticing how it evokes "pity and fear" throughout its episodes.
Nerdwriter1 made an essay in the form of a 7.50 minute long video, investigating the notion of tragedy.
Using Aristotle's long-standing theory suggests that by the end of the drama, the video-maker explains that viewers should have a feeling of "catharsis" (relief of emotions) upon conclusion of an episode.
He notes that shows like Black Mirror and Game of Thrones no doubt have endless tragedies woven throughout.
After a week-long wait and lots of speculation, the governor’s office has filed a key piece of its tax reform proposal.
Called the Corporate Activity Tax, it applies to how much businesses bring in before expenses such as payroll. The governor’s office says they have modified the bill to protect small businesses, while also ensuring that corporations pay their fair share.
However, business leaders are already pushing back against the proposal, prompting some to call the bill dead on arrival in the House.
Mitsubishi will bring at Geneva the Eclipse Cross, a new crossover car that will be the main competitor of the Nissan Qashqai. The model will be larger than the ASX and smaller than Outlander, with its design borrowing elements from the rest of the crossovers of the company.
It will have LED lights and chrome decorations. Mechanically it will be offered with gasoline and diesel engines, among which, will be a new 1.5-liter turbo gasoline engine. The engines will be available with manual and CVT transmissions, with an all-wheel-drive system to be offered in the optional equipment.
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Corsican leader Gilles Simeoni has called for a "political settlement" on the French island after nationalists won regional elections with 56.5 percent of the vote on Sunday. Simeoni, who has lead the region's executive since 2015, told Le Monde on Monday that Corsica should have "full legislative powers" in 10 years in areas like taxes and the "economy in general". He added that independence "has never been" an objective.
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Canada's main stock index opened higher on Monday, as tensions over North Korea eased and investors returned to riskier assets, but resource stocks fell broadly as the price of safe-haven gold slipped.
The Toronto Stock Exchange's S&P/TSX composite index rose 152.26 points, or 1.01 per cent, to 15,185.64 shortly after the market opened.
Nine of the index's 10 main groups advanced.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Royals activated All-Star catcher Salvador Perez and outfielder Alex Gordon from the disabled list and put them in the lineup for Tuesday night’s series opener against the Brewers.
Perez has been out all season after straining a ligament in his left knee while carrying bags up a flight of stairs in his home. He was behind the plate and batting cleanup against Milwaukee.
Gordon tore the labrum in his left hip on April 9. He was in left field and batting seventh.
The Royals also recalled left-hander Eric Stout from Triple-A Omaha to provide bullpen help. They cleared roster space by putting right-hander Justin Grimm on the DL with lower back stiffness and sending catcher Cam Gallagher and outfielder Paulo Orlando to the Storm Chasers.
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Concord Chamber Orchestra
Pandora's Box concert
Featuring violinist Emmy Tisdel, winner of the 2017 Walter A. and Dorothy J. Oestreich Concerto Competition
Myths and legends are the stories our ancestors used to navigate a confusing world. Join us as we take a romp through one of the myths of ancient Greece and tell a – literally! – tall tale of early America, as well as a mysterious fairy story from Czechoslovakia.
Repertoire:
Prelude to Apollo & Hyacinth • Mozart
Violin Concerto in D, Op. 35 • Tchaikovsky
Paul Bunyan Suite • Bergsma
The Golden Spinning Wheel • Dvořák
Tickets available at http://www.concordorchestra.org/upcoming-concert.html
Price: General Admission -- $18 Senior (62+) -- $12 Student -- $5 (discounted thanks to donation by anonymous supporter)
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinois public-health officials say a fourth person has died after using synthetic marijuana.
The Illinois Department of Public Health said Tuesday afternoon that the most recent victim was a woman in her 30s from central Illinois. Her death comes as the state deals with an outbreak of people experiencing severe bleeding after using synthetic marijuana. More than 150 people in Illinois in 13 counties have been sickened and three others have died. Those include a Chicago-area man in his 20s and two central Illinois men, one in his 20s and the other in his 40s.
State health officials say the products are deadly and urge people not to use them. Those who have become sick have reported coughing up blood, severe bloody noses and internal bleeding.
Tim Tebow will suit up for the Columbia Fireflies in 2017. (Source: Columbia Fireflies)
Fireflies fans have a chance to see Tim Tebow and get his autograph before the season starts.
Our friends at Palmetto Weekend have all the details right here.
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A lengthy tussle heated up Wednesday between Singapore's prime minister and his siblings over the last wishes of their father, the founding leader of the city-state. The feud offers a rare glimpse into cracks in the prominent family after the death of Lee Kuan Yew, who led Singapore with an iron grip for more than three decades and is credited with transforming the resource poor island into a wealthy bustling financial hub with low crime and almost zero corruption.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – The Nashville branch of the NAACP will give an update on a deadly officer-involved shooting on Tuesday morning.
A news conference will be held at 10 a.m. News 2 will livestream the event.
Jocques Clemmons was shot and killed at the Cayce Homes in February by Metro police Officer Joshua Lippert.
The district attorney’s office says it continues to work with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and has asked for a follow-up to the investigation. That process could take up to two weeks.
The NAACP was founded in 1909 and is the nation’s oldest and largest non-partisan civil rights organization.
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1:19 California attorney general on DACA: 'We are ready to sue.' Pause
1:52 California AG on Trump's defunding comment: 'We deserve to have our tax contributions come back'
2:11 See how much California's gas tax will rise through 2020
2:30 Roseville protesters object to tax bill
0:27 Jerry Brown says gas tax vote was above board
3:38 Lobbyist details her sexual assault charge, names California lawmaker
1:49 How much weed can you carry now that California has legalized marijuana? You might be surprised
1:09 Assessor's Office managers got bigger tax reductions than neighbors in these neighborhoods
1:17 Sen. Toni Atkins says constituents' fear of losing Obamacare is 'heartwrenching'
April 20 Hawaiian Holdings Inc-
* Hawaiian Holdings reports 2017 first quarter financial results
* Qtrly earnings per share $0.68
* Qtrly adjusted earnings per share $1.04
* Hawaiian Holdings - raising guidance range for available seat miles and gallons of jet fuel to be consumed for full year ending december 31, 2017
* Sees q2 2017 asms up 3% to up 5%
* Sees q2 2017 operating revenue per asm up 4.5% to up 7.5%
* Hawaiian Holdings Inc sees q2 cost per asm excluding fuel and special items up in mid-single digit
* Qtrly total operating revenue $614.2 million versus $551.2 million
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.86, revenue view $611.4 million -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Wildhorse Resource Development Corp :
* WILDHORSE RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION ANNOUNCES THE APPOINTMENT OF STEPHANIE C. HILDEBRANDT TO ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
A big Easter morning breakfast will be served at the First United Methodist Church in Ticonderoga following the Easter Sunday Sunrise Service at Fort Ticonderoga. Everyone is welcome to join the celebrations on Easter morning.
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March 19 (Reuters) - DATA RESPONS ASA:
* REG-DATA RESPONS ASA: DAT SECURES NOK 400 MILLION 5 YEAR REVOLVING CREDIT FACILITY
* IN ADDITION, DATA RESPONS HAS AN OVERDRAFT FACILITY AVAILABLE AMOUNTING TO NOK 40 MILLION.
* UNDRAWN AMOUNT ON NEW CREDIT FACILITY CAN BE USED BY DATA RESPONS TO SUPPORT COMPANY’S GROWTH STRATEGY
* ‍HAS RECEIVED A FIRM OFFER FROM A NORDIC BANK FOR A 5 YEAR NOK 400 MILLION MULTICURRENCY REVOLVING CREDIT FACILITY.​
* ‍INTENDS TO REFINANCE EXISTING CREDIT FACILITIES IN AGGREGATE OF NOK 202 MILLION​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
Bring Him To Me!! Wizkid To Sponsor A Mechanic Boy “Basit” To School
Wizkid took to his twitter page to share a video of a mechanic boy “baskit” who was seen in the video anticipating wizkid’s new song “Gucci Snake”. This melts wizkid heart and he decided to sponsor the boy to school. He Wrote: We sending Basit to school! Bring him to me ���
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(AP) — The estate of Michael Jackson sued ABC and parent company Disney on Wednesday, saying a two-hour documentary on the singer’s last days improperly used the King of Pop’s songs, music videos and movies.
The lawsuit filed in federal court in Los Angeles and obtained by The Associated Press alleges that last week’s special, “The Last Days of Michael Jackson,” illegally uses significant excerpts of his most valuable songs, including “Billie Jean” and “Bad,” and music videos, including “Thriller” and “Black or White.”
It also says ABC used clips from the estate’s 2016 Spike Lee-directed documentary, “Michael Jackson’s Journey from Motown to Off the Wall,” and from the 2009 feature film “Michael Jackson’s This is It.”
Westview High School has an opening for a boys basketball coach.
Principal Jeromy Davidson confirmed Coach Mike Greer was leaving to coach at Henry County High School in Paris.
Coach Greer will replace Pete Angelos who left to take the open postion at South Fulton.
That position came open earlier when Coach Wes Miller announced he was stepping down as head coach of the Red Devils.
Coach Mike Greer led the Westview Chargers to the sub state game this past March.
Coach Mike Greer in a postgame interview with WCMT Sports.
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Police want to speak to this man after an attack in a Liverpool bookmakers.
Detectives believe Josh Jones may be able to help with their enquiries into the incident at William Hill on Greenhill Road at around 3.15pm on March 26.
Jones, 21, is described as being white, of medium build with blue eyes and curly red hair.
He is known to frequent the Toxteth, Bootle and Allerton areas.
Detectives are asking Jones himself, or anyone who knows of his whereabouts, to call 0151 777 4803.
Information can also be passed on by calling 101 and quoting the reference 0517074739, Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or through the online Crimestoppers form on https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/give-information-online
Find the latest breaking news from around Merseyside on the ECHO’s live blog here.
Actress Vanessa Kirby will join the cast of the Fast and Furious spinoff along with actor Jason Statham and Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson.
The project ‘Hobbs and Shaw’ will showcase Luke Hobbs, the Diplomatic Security Service agent played by Johnson, and Deckard Shaw played by Statham, confirmed The Hollywood Reporter.
Vanessa Kirby is known for essaying the role of Princess Margaret in the Netflix TV series ‘The Crown.’
Helmed by ‘Deadpool 2’ director David Leitch, the movie will be scripted by Fast franchise’s veteran writer Chris Morgan and produced by Original Films, alongside Johnson and his Seven Bucks Productions partners, Dany Garcia and Hiram Garcia.
The movie is slated to hit the big screen on July 26 next year.
April 12 Federal Reserve Bank President Robert Kaplan said Wednesday that broad measures of U.S. unemployment show there is still slack in the labor market, although it is on the wane.
Speaking in Fort Worth, Texas, Kaplan said also said he expects inflation to continue to rise toward the Fed's 2-percent goal, and for labor market slack to continue to decline. Kaplan is a voter on the Fed's policy-setting panel this year. (Reporting by Ann Saphir; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
Toddler dies after being found in swimming pool
THIBODAUX, La. (AP) — Authorities say a Louisiana toddler has died after being pulled from a swimming pool.
A news release from Lafourche (lah-FOOSH') Parish Sheriff Craig Webre says Riley Bourgeois of Matthews died Monday — days before his second birthday.
Webre's statement Tuesday said the child had been playing with a friend as his family visited a neighbor's residence Saturday. He was later found, unresponsive, in a swimming pool at the residence.
Surveillance video showed the boy was able to open a gate to gain access to the fenced-in swimming pool area.
A bystander was already administering CPR when sheriff's deputies, firefighters and state police arrived. The child remained in critical condition until his death.
Drowning is the suspected cause of death but Webre's office said the official cause would be determined later.
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April 5 Acorda Therapeutics Inc
* Acorda Therapeutics implements corporate restructuring
* Acorda Therapeutics says corporate restructuring to reduce cost structure and focus resources on two late-stage programs, CVT-301 and Tozadenant
* Acorda Therapeutics says as part of restructuring, co is reducing headcount by about 20 percent
* Acorda Therapeutics says co expects to realize estimated annualized cost savings from reduction in personnel of about $21 million beginning in Q2 of 2017
* Acorda Therapeutics says estimates that it will incur about $7.6 million of pre-tax charges for severance and other costs related to restructuring
* Acorda Therapeutics says co plans to file a new drug application for CVT-301 with the FDA in the second quarter of 2017
* Acorda - adoption of restructuring plan follows invalidation of certain patents pertaining to Ampyra (dalfampridine) extended release tablets, 10 mg Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Computer and mobile engines, that is. As OneMain Racing has officially launched a microsite to engender greater fan engagement with an elevated digital experience and content hub.
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BRUSSELS (Reuters) - EU Justice Commissioner Vera Jourova plans to discuss the alleged misuse of more than 50 million Facebook users’ data with the U.S. social network and with the U.S. government on her visit to the United States this week.
FILE PHOTO - European Justice, Consumers and Gender Equality Commissioner Vera Jourova speaks during an interview with Reuters at the EU Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, September 11, 2017. Picture taken September 11, 2017 REUTERS/Francois Lenoir
The New York Times and London’s Observer reported on Saturday that data analytics firm Cambridge Analytica gained inappropriate access to the data of more than 50 million Facebook users in developing techniques to support President Donald Trump’s 2016 election campaign.
“From a European Union perspective, the misuse for political purposes of personal data belonging to Facebook users – if confirmed – is not acceptable,” the European Commission said in a statement.
TRUMP SHOULD SHOW IRS COMMISSIONER KOSKINEN NO MERCY:
From The Hill:
It’s so far beyond time for President Trump to fire Internal Revenue Service Commissioner John Koskinen that it’s truly unbelievable he’s still there.
What other reasonable conclusion can be drawn from the revelation this week that his agency — already under fire for allowing 700,000 taxpayer files to be hacked two years ago — last Friday decided to award a sole-source, no-bid contract to Equifax, the credit bureau titan that recently revealed it had failed to protect the security of the credit files it holds on 145.5 million Americans?
Rodgers-led Packers beat Lions 31-24 to win NFC North
Green Bay to host New York Giants next Sunday
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Jason Lieser, a reporter for the Palm Beach Post, issued an apology Tuesday evening after he sent an offensive tweet regarding the crowd at Wells Fargo Center during Game 5 between the Miami Heat and Philadelphia 76ers.
The tweet, which has since been deleted, read: "I don't know why they're making such a big deal about Meek Mill tonight. Half this arena just got out of jail."
Meek Mill, who hails from Philadelphia, was released from prison on bail Tuesday after Pennsylvania's Supreme Court ordered a judge to release him while he appeals a two-to-four-year sentence for a probation violation.
Hours later, he rang the ceremonial bell at center court before the Sixers hosted the Heat.
"That was a bad tweet, and I do apologize," Lieser wrote. "It was a careless joke about the rowdy atmosphere in the arena. That's all I meant by it. Shouldn't have done it."
A bright light amid a dark, cold year Happy New Year's weekend, everyone! Check out this story on thecalifornian.com: http://bit.ly/2hBwD7g I don't know about you but I feel we really can't kick 2016 to the curb fast enough. In so many measurable ways this was just an awful year.
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North Korea's biggest export by monetary value is coal, which is used by China. But second biggest, $752 million last year, a quarter of all North Korean exports – is clothing. And you could be wearing it.
Chinese traders buy clothes that say "Made in China" but are really made in North Korea. Reuters news service says the Chinese do it – this is rich in irony – because labor costs are cheaper. Chinese jobs would never return here but would migrate to some still-cheaper labor market. Like coal, North Korean clothes come into China through the border city of Dandong.
Reuters reports the clothes are then shipped to Europe, America, Canada, Russia, Japan, even South Korea. A trader told Reuters the retailer often does not know where the clothes really come from. U.N. economic sanctions do not include textiles.
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It looks like Atlanta can’t catch a break when it comes to traffic.
Just two weeks after the collapse of an I-85 bridge, GDOT will now have to turn some of its attention to Interstate 20 west. WSB-TV reported the highway buckled Monday morning, causing several blocked lanes.
BREAKING: pavement on I-20 at Flat Shoals Ross buckle outward. Police and fire on scene. Possible injures. pic.twitter.com/W4KEtofJ25 — Tom Regan (@tomreganWSB) April 17, 2017
Pictures show a cracked bump in the HOV lane between the Flat Shoals Road exit and Gresham Road overpass, affecting travel into Atlanta. Police say a gas leak caused the buckle, WSB reported.
Tom Regan just reported police say gas leak caused buckling of part of I-20 in DeKalb. @wsbtv — Carol Sbarge (@carolsbargeWSB) April 17, 2017
Earlier Monday morning, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported a chemical spill on the Downtown Connector blocked both sides of the interstate for hours. The spill was caused by an car accident, with both drivers now being charged.
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BATTLE CREEK, Mich. >> A Michigan woman wants to send her daughter to college — and she’s not afraid to beg.
Lori Truex (TRU’-ex) began standing on a busy street corner in Battle Creek this week with a handmade plea for donations. Kendall Truex has been accepted to Michigan State University but needs $24,000.
Truex tells the Battle Creek Enquirer that she’ll share her daughter’s high school and community college transcripts and her Michigan State admission letter. Her sign says Kendall is a 4.0 student.
Truex says she drives a school bus, and her husband works in a factory. She says soliciting money for her daughter is out of her “comfort zone” but “you do what you have to do for your kids.”
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Kendall says her mom is an “inspiration.”
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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Saudi Arabia announces that movie theaters will open in the kingdom next year, for the first time in more than 35 years.
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EMBED >More News Videos Delaware mumps cases tied to dance events: Sharrie Williams reports during Action News at 5pm on March 28, 2018.
Health officials in Delaware are reporting four more cases of the mumps.This brings the total number to 19 people infected with the contagious virus.The outbreak is linked to two dance festivals held at the Chase Center on the Riverfront in Wilmington.The mumps can cause fever, muscle aches and swollen salivary glands.In rare cases, it can also cause severe complications.If you attended the dances held on February 10th or March 3rd , you're asked to call your healthcare provider to be evaluated.Most of the people infected in this outbreak are adults and we know in some cases the vaccine wears off so you may not have the protection you think you have.------
May 3 Intercontinental Exchange Inc-
* Intercontinental Exchange reports first quarter 2017 gaap diluted eps of $0.84 on revenues of $1.2 billion; adjusted diluted eps of $0.74
* Q1 adjusted earnings per share $0.74
* Q1 gaap earnings per share $0.84
* Q1 revenue $1.2 billion
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.73 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Says ICE's Q2 2017 gaap operating expenses are expected to be in a range of $550 mlnto $560 million
* Intercontinental Exchange Inc- ice's q2 2017 gaap operating expenses are expected to be in a range of $550 million to $560 million
* Intercontinental Exchange Inc- ice's q2 2017 adjusted operating expenses are expected to be in a range of $485 million to $495 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Brazilian President Michel Temer authorized the use of the Armed Forces in Rio de Janeiro to assist police in patrolling the streets due to the mobilization of families of military police officers who have blocked off some of the battalion entrances, not allowing officers to leave or enter. Protest by families of military officers outside one of Rio de Janeiro's battalion buildings, photo by Tomaz Silva/AgAancia Brasil.
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March 29 Sanyang Motor Co Ltd:
* Says it will repurchase 40,000,000 shares of its common stock (a 4.6 percent stake) during the period from March 29 to May 26
* Says the price range of shares to be repurchased is T$15 per share to T$32 per share
* Total share repurchase consideration is up to T$3.21 billion
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HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) — A no-kill shelter in Hampton is asking for help after it says several kittens were stolen.
The Cat Corner, Inc. said in a Facebook post five kittens were stolen in the early hours of Monday morning. Four of the five kittens the shelter says were taken are female.
The shelter also said on Facebook some of the kittens had pre-adoptions to go to new homes. The Facebook post has been shared hundreds of times.
According to its Facebook page, The Cat Corner is a no-kill nonprofit shelter for homeless kittens that is run by volunteers.
The shelter says it is putting together a fundraiser to raise money for a reward. 10 On Your Side has reached out to police and the shelter for more information.
Stay with WAVY.com for the latest developments.
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SIMMAD contract goes to Thales
The French defence ministry's integrated through-life support structure for aeronautical equipment and systems (SIMMAD) has awarded a 10-year service contract to Thales worth EUR 977 million.
South Korean firefighters simulate a response to a potential chemical weapons attack while wearing protective gear at the Yoido Subway Station in Seoul on Aug. 23, 2016. First responders and U.S. and South Korean soldiers conduct such drills during the annual Ulchi Freedom Guardian exercise, the latest of which is scheduled to start next week in South Korea. Ahn Young-joon AP
LENEXA, Kan. — A motorcyclist has suffered critical injuries Wednesday afternoon after a crash in Lenexa, officials say.
The crash, which happened near East 83rd Street and Woodland Drive, involved a motorcycle and a car. Police have not said what caused the crash yet.
A woman riding the motorcycle was taken to a nearby hospital with serious injuries.
Lenexa police said both eastbound and westbound traffic on 83rd is being diverted. Police said drivers should expect delays in the area for a couple of hours.
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Friends and family gathered in Lynnwood on Sunday afternoon to celebrate the 90th birthday of Betty Lou Gaeng, local historian and well-known genealogist.
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As rumors swirl and hot seat talk continue in Knoxville, the 3-2 Tennessee Volunteers can't seem to stay out of the headlines. The latest report involves a OL Trey Smith needing stitches after a teammate kicked him.
Knoxville reporter and Radio Host Jimmy Hyams tweeted:
Source: UT DE Darrell Taylor kicked OL Trey Smith's face at
practice during 1 minute drill Thursday, leading to Smith needing stitches. — Jimmy Hyams (@JimmyHyams) October 6, 2017
Source: Smith blocked Taylor to the ground and Smith lost his helmet. They wrestled. Taylor then kicked at Smith and hit him in the face. — Jimmy Hyams (@JimmyHyams) October 6, 2017
Taylor’s behavior is concerning since he was ejected 2nd half of Georgia game for fighting and must miss the first half v. South Carolina. — Jimmy Hyams (@JimmyHyams) October 6, 2017
Taylor did apologize to Smith, who won't miss any games. UT is not expected to appeal Taylor missing first half of next game, per source — Jimmy Hyams (@JimmyHyams) October 6, 2017
Mr. Arthur Preston Rutherford, age 73, of Ebro, Florida passed away February 11, 2017 at Bay Medical Center in Panama City, Florida.
He was born June 7, 1943 in Pensacola, Florida and was preceded in death by his mother, Gladys Mae Gibson.
Arthur is survived by his wife of 49 years, Cletie Rutherford of Ebro, FL; three sons, Jeff Rutherford and wife Gina of Ebro, FL, Jake Rutherford and wife Kate of Orlando, FL and Michael Miller of Pensacola, FL; three grandchildren, Grace Rutherford, Madison Rutherford, Michael Miller, Jr.; one great-grandchild, Zoe; numerous sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be held Thursday 10:00 AM, February 16, 2017, at The Sanctuary Assembly of God Church with Rev. Lloyd Lykins officiating. Interment will follow with military honors in the Ebro Community Cemetery with Peel Funeral Home directing. The family will receive friends from 5-7pm Wednesday at The Sanctuary Assembly of God Church.
FILE - In this Jan. 15, 2014, file photo, Joe Walsh of The Eagles performs on the "History of the Eagles" tour at the Forum in Inglewood, California. Walsh and the rest of the Eagles announced Aug. 14, 2017, that they would be heading out on tour with the son of founding member Glenn Frey stepping in for his late father. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP, File)
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Workers at the historic city institution Lloyds of London have been banned from drinking during the day after around half of disciplinary cases were found to relate to alcohol.
The ban prohibits the insurance market's 800 employees from consuming alcohol between 9am and 5pm between Monday and Friday.
Anyone who does not comply with the measure risks facing gross misconduct procedures and could lose their job.
A man has died after a fire ripped through a ground floor flat in north London.
Firefighters wearing oxygen masks pulled the man from a blaze at an apartment in Wood Green in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
Medics fought to save him but he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Two fire engines and 14 firefighters were sent to tackle the fire in Finsbury Road shortly before 2am.
The blaze was brought under control by 3.15am. Crews from Hornsey fire station attended.
A London Fire Brigade spokesman said the cause of the fire was under investigation.
Nigerians divided, hungry, angry, unemployed – Cardinal Okogie warns FG
Former President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Anthony Cardinal Okogie, has lamented the state of the economy. The former Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, in a statement titled, ‘Deprivation and Agitation: A Reflection on Nigeria’s Late 2017 Budget,’ decried the living conditions of Nigerians. Hide quoted text Okogie said, “Some people do not want […]
Nigerians divided, hungry, angry, unemployed – Cardinal Okogie warns FG
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In June 2017, Apple updated its App Store rules to prohibit templated or generated apps, a move that seemed to be aimed at reducing spam apps. Now Apple is warning app template makers who serve small businesses — restaurants, fitness studios, and more — that it will start rejecting their apps on 1 January 2018. App templates and generators are used by small businesses who lack the resources to develop their own apps from scratch. Unfortunately, some of these app makers are already having to shut their doors due to Apple’s change in rule enforcement. Apple’s move has drawn the attention of Representative Ted Lieu (D, CA), who has asked the company to reconsider.
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A man charged with intoxication manslaughter in the Oct. 2016 death of Amanda Salinas pleadednot guiltyin court Monday.
Javier Davila, 28, is accused of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, causing the death of Salinas, according to a Nov. 9 indictment. He appeared in the 347th District Court Monday before Judge Missy Medary.
Davila was driving a 2000 Chevrolet 1500 pickup on Farm-to-Market Road 665 near County Road 75 when the vehicle went off the road and rolled several times, according to an October 2016 news release.
Salinas, 33, who was a passenger in the vehicle, was pronounced dead at the scene, and Davila was taken into DPS custody on suspicion of driving while intoxicated.
Davila was permitted to remain out on bail Monday. His trial is scheduled for February 2018.
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FILE - In this Dec. 13, 2017, file photo, International Olympic Committee IOC) Vice President John Coates speaks during a joint press conference with Tokyo 2020 Olympics President Yoshiro Mori in Tokyo. Coates, the head of the IOC inspection team visiting Tokyo as it prepares for the 2020 Olympics, warned local organizers on Monday, April 23, 2018 to get ready for some complaints. Coates says organizers are entering a “phase where questions from stakeholders become very pragmatic and very urgent.”
FOREST CITY, Iowa – The Waldorf Athletic Department is donating $825 to the Winnebago County Relay for Life.
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The school says the money was raised through campus-wide efforts which culminated in the Coaches vs Cancer event on January 27.
“The Waldorf Athletic Department always enjoys being a part of the Winnebago County’s Relay for Life and the fight against cancer,” says Waldorf athletic director Denny Jerome. “We are proud of our student-athletes for their efforts and contributions to help make Waldorf’s involvement even more successful.”
Waldorf University says the $825 donation is the largest ever by Warrior Athletics for a Coaches vs Cancer event.
“On behalf of cancer patients and their families, thank you for supporting the research to discover new medicines and procedures to battle this terrible disease,” says Steve Lovik, who works with the Winnebago County’s Relay for Life.
This year’s Winnebago County Relay for Life will be held on June 23.
Tests show substance in jail not fentanyl
FRAMINGHAM, Mass. (AP) — Police in Massachusetts say tests on a substance they believed to have been a "fentanyl mix" came out negative.
The MetroWest Daily News reports police had to decontaminate a station cell after a prisoner supposedly smuggled the substance inside.
Framingham Police Lt. Patricia Grigas says tests revealed a "pharmaceutical-grade drug."
A small amount of the opioid fentanyl can cause a potentially-deadly reaction, and is 30 to 50 times more powerful than heroin.
Prisoners in the cellblock were evacuated and the area was decontaminated. The station can hold 21 prisoners.
Police haven't released the identity of the prisoner involved but said charges are pending.
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George Afriyie's appointment as the Vice President of the Ghana Football Association has been terminated by the Executive Committee of the association.
The decision was made following an Executive Committee meeting on Tuesday.
The news which was announced on the official Twitter page of the football governing body in Ghana didn't indicate the reason behind the sack.
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It would be recalled that George Afriyie declared his intention to contest for the 2019 GFA Presidential election last month and it is understood that fueled the tension between the director of Liberty Professionals and his boss Kwesi Nyantakyi.
George Afriyie and Kwesi Nyantakyi have not been in good terms after a text message from the former Gt. Olympics CEO to the GFA boss accused him of being greedy was leaked.
Housing Forum Addresses Needs in Minnesota
Governor's Housing Task Force Met with Northeastern Minnesota Housing Leaders
DULUTH, Minn. – Experts say there is not enough housing for the growing workforce in Minnesota.
Members of the Governor’s Housing Task Force met with Northeastern Minnesota housing leaders at the DECC in Duluth.
They discussed ways to solve the problem like lowering rent costs, offering more down payment assistance, and providing help building single family homes.
“The construction industry has been very slow to respond with constructing new units,” said Mary Tingerthal, Commissioner of the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency. “Part of that is that the cost of producing housing has gone up at a much faster pace than people’s incomes.”
The Housing Commission will present their recommendations to Governor Dayton in July.
NEW YORK (AP) - Small businesses created fewer jobs during May, joining larger companies in a slowdown that may be due to a lack of qualified candidates.
Payroll company ADP said Wednesday it counted 38,000 new jobs at its customers with 49 or fewer employees. That's down from an average of nearly 59,000 in the first four months of this year.
ADP's tally of new jobs at companies of all sizes fell to 178,000 from a four-month average of nearly 229,000.
Some companies have said in surveys they want to hire but struggle to find candidates with the right skills. A survey released Wednesday by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and MetLife showed that 32 percent of the 1,002 small business owners questioned between late March and late April expect to hire.
In a separate survey taken in early April by Wells Fargo and Gallup, 43 percent of the 603 owners questioned want to hire.
NEW YORK (AP) — Actor Scott Baio adamantly denies sexually abusing an underage co-star and says she seduced him once when she was 18 and legally an adult.
Baio said Wednesday on ABC's "Good Morning America" that "false allegations" against him have "got to stop" for the sake of his wife and 10-year-old daughter.
On Tuesday, Nicole Eggert said her former "Charles in Charge" co-star molested her for years, starting when she was 14.
Baio says that would have been "absolutely impossible" on a set filled with teachers, relatives, crew members and producers.
He says Eggert "makes up" things, and he's "not the first person" to become a target.
Eggert says she is exploring legal options and is considering filing a police report.
Baio says that wouldn't bother him because he didn't do anything wrong.
Do you love going to the zoo but hate looking at animals? If so, Music in the Zoo is once again here for you. On Saturday afternoon, the 25-year-old series announced the 31 shows that will take place outdoors at the 1,500-seat Weesner Amphitheater this summer.
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - GNA Axles Ltd:
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Fonepaisa Co-Founder Ritesh Agarwal has met Deputy RBI Governor S S Mundra and pitched for providing interoperable payments solution to revive cooperative banks.
Fonepaisa, provider of interoperable payment solutions based on technology innovation, could also help the Indian government save 1.7 per cent of transaction costs, Agarwal said.
Last year, Indian government had said it would bear the transaction cost for all payments made to it through debit or credit cards and net banking, to promote less cash economy.
"Fonepaisa will help small and cooperative banks to retain their merchants by providing smart financial transaction solutions via bigger banks like Indusland Bank. We have partnered with Indusland Bank," Agarwal told
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Tiger Electronics’ handheld LCD games have not held up well, but they’re still special to a lot of folks who grew up in the 1980s and 1990s. Now the Internet Archive has found a way to emulate those classics in a web browser, alongside other decades-old handhelds from Coleco, Bandai, and more. That’s right: You can spend entire minutes playing sluggish, limited, monochrome versions of Double Dragon, Mortal Kombat, and MC Hammer U Can’t Touch This, then head to the Internet Archive blog to read about how the team pulled it off.
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Garments ‘made in China’ could be from North Korea
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BEIJING – Clothing imported by major apparel retailers and brands with the ‘Made in China’ label could actually have been made by extremely low-paid garment workers in North Korea, which are then exported back across the border for sale on the international market.
The news of further unauthorised sub-contracting of garment production in North Korea using exported Chinese-made textiles will concern many retailers and brands sourcing from the region; and comes at a time when the UN Security Council has unanimously voted for sanctions on the North Korean State to ban exports of coal, iron, iron ore, seafood, and lead but – did chose not to ban exports of textiles and clothing.
Nampa Police child enticement suspect - The Nampa Police Department, with assistance from the Boise Police Department arrest a man accused of child enticement.
20-year-old Mark Timperley of Indianapolis, IN was arrested at the Boise Greyhound Bus Terminal Monday night. Investigators say Timperley began an online dating relationship with a 14- year-old Nampa girl in December. After requesting and receiving inappropriate images of the teen, police say he traveled to Idaho to meet her.
A Nampa Police School Resource Officer became aware of the situation and brought in detectives to help with the investigation.
When Timperley arrived in Boise he was met with officers. “Timperley was very surprised to meet us at the terminal,” Detective Troy Hale said. “We were clearly not who he was expecting.” Timperley was booked into the Ada County Jail on a felony charge of “Enticing a child through the internet or other communication device.”
SEATTLE — With the number of endangered Puget Sound orcas at a 30-year low, Washington state lawmakers are proposing measures to protect the fish-eating killer whales that spend time in the inland waters of the Salish Sea.
The bills include boosting hatchery salmon production to increasing marine boat patrols around the whales.
Many have been sounding the alarm about the orcas' plight since the September death of a juvenile brought the population to 76. Orcas face including lack of food, toxic contamination and noise from vessels.
A baby orca has not been born in the last few years. And last year, the orcas spent the fewest number of days in the central Salish Sea in more than four decades.
This puts the fired FBI director in some impressive company. Among those Trump has accused of lying, via pronouncements, tweets and retweets: Accusing others of lying is a bit rich coming from the man who has done more than any other to turn public discourse into a parallel universe of alternative facts.
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Try this recipe: Five-Spice Chicken with Chinese Noodles
This flavorful Asian dish can be tossed together in a wok, but if you don't have one any skillet will do.
Ingredients: rice vinegar, Chinese five-spice powder, garlic, soy sauce, broccoli, chicken breasts, Chinese noodles, sesame oil, salt, ground black pepper, scallions
Calories: 650
The events of the weekend in Charlottesville show that the KKK may have been suppressed but not extinguished.
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OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - The Oklahoma Supreme Court says an initiative petition seeking a public vote on whether to increase the oil and gas production tax to help fund education can move forward.
The court ruled on Monday that the petition is "legally sufficient" to be submitted to a vote of the people. Supporters will now have a 90-day window to gather about 124,000 signatures.
The Oklahoma Independent Petroleum Association argued the proposal created an unconstitutional retroactive tax and violated the single-subject rule. The court disagreed.
The proposal by Restore Oklahoma Now, Inc. would increase the tax on oil and gas production in Oklahoma by 5 percent. About 90 percent of the revenue would be earmarked for a $4,000 teacher raise, with the rest aimed at early education programs.
Someone broke into Friendship Baptist Church in Cedar Hill and stole Christmas presents that the church said was meant for its Angel Tree program. Credit: KMOV
Christmas gifts were stolen from a Jefferson County church over the weekend.
Someone broke into Friendship Baptist Church in Cedar Hill and stole Christmas presents that the church said was meant for its Angel Tree program.
The church told News 4 they are working to replace the stolen gifts.
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No fewer than 13 persons were reportedly killed at the weekend in Asso village, Jama'a Local Government Area in the southern part of Kaduna State after suspected herdsmen attacked the community. The incident, according to a source in the village, occurred about 7.30 p.m. on Saturday when the herdsmen in large numbers invaded the community and started shooting sporadically.
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I have no problem at all voting for crazy people. This is essentially because a stopped clock is right twice a day, where a lying clock, programmed intentionally to deceive and exploit you, is never right.
So when the choice is between crazy and evil, which is the best choice I have ever seen on a ballot without my own name on it, voting for the nutcase is the easy choice.
So please vote crazy for City Council, because right twice a day is the best we are likely to see on an Asheville or Weaverville ballot.
— Alan Ditmore
Leicester
Local students got into the Christmas spirit Monday afternoon in Quincy
The Quincy Noon Kiwanis Club hosted its annual Christmas party with more than 200 second graders from four different Quincy schools. Along with pizza, cookies and coloring, every student received a gift from Santa.
"It's just so fun to see the kid's faces light up," said Kate Martin, with the Quincy Noon Kiwanis Club. "You never know what kind of Christmas celebration kids have and to see their faces as they open their presents. Even just enjoy the pizza and color on some color books that we give them, you can tell that it means a lot to them. "
This year, the second graders were from Adams, Berrian, Dewey, and Washington schools.
Aug 15(Reuters) - Hangzhou Jiebai Group Co Ltd
* Says it plans to merge with a Hangzhou-based wholly owned investment unit
* Says the unit will be dissolved after merger
Source text in Chinese:goo.gl/Bb8Jdv
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SIR – I spent decades representing patients detained for treatment in psychiatric hospitals. On reading your report about Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust seeking information from children about their gender, I found it hard to contain my anger.
It was anger on behalf of the patients who, due to the closure of local units, are moved miles away from home with consequent damage to their family life, which is so important to recovery. It was anger for staff whom I saw struggling with excessive workloads in highly volatile environments and for ward managers spending hours ringing round to see who might be persuaded to come off leave to fill gaps in the rota.
It was for patients due an independent review by a tribunal that was often hampered by the absence of any member of staff who knew them at all, let alone well enough to assist in deciding whether their liberty should be returned to them....
Crews could be seen on Feb. 15, 2017 responding to a white powder found inside the IRS building along Market Street in Philadelphia.
Emergency responders cleared the IRS building in Philadelphia’s University City Wednesday morning after a powder was found.
Philadelphia firefighters could be seen responding to the facility at Market Street and Schuylkill Avenue around 8:30 a.m. after Philadelphia Police said someone discovered a powder in some cubicles on the third floor.
Homeland Security responded and the building -- which is across the street from busy 30th Street Station -- was cleared as precaution, said police.
As SkyForce10 hovered overhead, you could see people gathering outside for a few minutes before returning to the building after being given the all clear.
No one was hurt and the powder turned out to not be dangerous, said police.
No word yet on the type of powder that caused the scare, which lasted less than 30 minutes.
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Your grocery bill got a little more expensive this week after the provincial organization that regulates milk prices approved an increase in prices.
The cost of milk has gone up by an average of 4 to 6 cents per litre depending on the amount of fat content and the location it is sold.
In Quebec City and Montreal the minimum price for one litre of homo milk is $1.76, while the maximum price is $1.92, while the minimum price for one litre of skim milk is $1.56 and the maximum price is $1.72.
The maximum prices are not capped for UHT milk, organic milk, or "added value" milk.
The price of milk in Quebec has not changed in two years.
See the complete price list at the end of this document. Montreal is Region 1.
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Today was one of those days when I was tempted not to do the #PFTPM podcast. But the @PFTPMPosse demands it, and I don’t want to divert their anger away from Stats.
So here’s Wednesday’s edition, with a quick news summary followed by my half-assed answers to your full-assed questions.
Enjoy this one. Tomorrow is a travel day for a wedding a long way away from home. Although I was tempted to be “that guy” and tape the podcast from my cell phone device on the plane, one specific passenger (i.e., my wife) would end up sticking the item in a place far more secure than its protective case.
UP Health Minister Sidharth Nath Singh addressed a press conference on Tuesday evening. (Source: ANI/Twitter))
The Uttar Pradesh government has announced the civil terminal being constructed in Gorakhpur Air Force base will be named after Maha Yogi Gorakhnath Ji. The news was confirmed by the UP Health Minister Siddharth Nath Singh in a press conference on Tuesday evening. He said that the Agra airport will also be renamed after Deen Dayal Upadhyay. Along with that, the government also announced 20 new agriculture science institutes in the state.
(further details awaited)
The Reds host the Serie A giants in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final clash at Anfield this evening (7:45pm).
And the Anfield Edition claim they have Jurgen Klopp’s starting line-up.
They reckon the German will have a full strength team with no new injury worries.
They say Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane will all start against Roma.
Line-up (4-3-3): Karius; Alexander-Arnold, Lovren, Van Dijk, Robertson; Henderson, Milner, Oxlade-Chamberlain; Salah, Firmino, Mane.
Klopp is also set to go with James Milner and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in midfield alongside captain Jordan Henderson.
I want to draw the attention of concerned authorities about accidents taking place in the second biggest city of Balochistan i.e. Turbat. Accidents are occurring in the area on a daily basis and the people are losing their precious life in these accidents. The driving rules and regulations are not being followed by the citizens and they drive their vehicles without following the rules. Those who are responsible for implementing rules are not being strict enough, therefore, the drivers and riders ignore them.
In fact, we can’t find traffic police on roadside then how can we be able to decrease the amount of accidents in the city. Traffic police is must to force rules to save the lives from dangerous accidents. I humbly request the Government of Balochistan to take action on this major issue so as to avoid recurrence of accidents and save life of the people.
SHAKEEL PHULLAN
Turbat
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BRUSSELS (AP) — A power outage has hit Brussels airport that is expected to delay planes throughout the day.
Florence Muls of Brussels airport says the outage hit at 5 a.m. (0400 GMT; 11 p.m. EDT) Thursday and specifically affected the luggage and air conditioning systems. Hundreds of passengers were left outside the terminal at dawn and were allowed inside around two hours later.
All systems were back to normal by midmorning but by then the backup was such that it would affect schedules for the rest of the day.
Despite the delays, the airport warned passengers to show up on time. The airport said incoming flights shouldn’t be affected.
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BERLIN CENTER — U.S. Route 224 and state Route 534 are open again after a standoff between police and a suicidal man on West Akron-Canfield Road lasting more than eight hours.
The Sheriff’s office got a call from the man’s sister, who said her brother was suicidal and considering suicide by cop, at 12:44 a.m.
The Mahoning County Critical Response Team established a perimeter and began to negotiate with the man.
He surrendered himself peacefully at 9:15 a.m.
The man had multiple weapons in the house, but came out unarmed, Mahoning County Sheriff Jerry Greene said.
“This was a great collaboration with multiple agencies,” Greene said. "The negotiators did an outstanding job. They did what they were supposed to do, and it was successful.”
ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday that tension with Europe was due to European domestic politics and relations with Berlin would improve after Germany's parliamentary election in September.
Relations between Europe and Turkey, a NATO member and a candidate for European Union membership, have been strained by the crackdown that followed last year's failed coup, with some European countries voicing alarm at the scale of the purges.
"Criticism from Europe is about their internal politics," Erdogan said in a speech in the western city of Isparta that was broadcast live on television.
"France and Austria did this before, we see that Germany follows the same strategy. I believe that this situation will improve after elections," he said, referring to the Sept. 24 polls where Chancellor Angela Merkel is running for a fourth term.
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Bavaria's conservative government is ordering Christian crosses to be placed at the entrance of all state administrative buildings.
The regional government says the crosses shouldn't be seen as religious symbols, but are meant to reflect the southern German state's "cultural identity and Christian-western influence."
German news agency dpa reported that Tuesday's decree won't affect municipal and federal government buildings in Bavaria.
Crosses are already compulsory in public schools and courtrooms in predominantly Catholic Bavaria.
The governing Christian Social Union — the Bavaria-only wing of Chancellor Angela Merkel's party — is hoping to avoid losing its state majority to Alternative for Germany, a party on the right whose anti-Muslim campaigns have struck a chord with some German voters.
Twitter Attends The #NormaniIsFreeParty After Fifth Harmony Presses Pause
Fifth Harmony has had its share of bumps in the road since debuting their talents on X-factor six years ago, and now they’ve decided to take a “break”. The group’s official twitter account posted the news to mix reactions from fans, stating that they are taking time off for their respective solo careers….
Fans were like wayment!! Does this mean Normani Kordei, the group’s designated Beyonce (like for real), gets to go solo too??? Well duh??
At only 21, with loads of stans already and a talent, Noramai does have a bright future ahead. Hit the flip to see the happy reactions to the finer than frog-hair and sweeter than molasses Normani being free to crush her group members with solo success.
The Prince of Wales has toured the medieval Tattershall Castle, which was saved from demolition in 1911. HRH Prince Charles is president of The National Trust, which looks after the Lincolnshire castle. During his visit, Charles met young 'Kings and Queens' and received a drawing from one young fan.
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LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) Lincoln has partnered with a Denver-based firm to create a plan for downtown development.
The city has a $193,600 contract with Progressive Urban Management Associates. The firm will analyze what features the downtown area can support, such as hotels, residential development and retail. A completed draft of the plan is expected by the end of the year.
Consultants will meet with downtown employees, residents and business owners to better learn what people are interested in downtown.
Terry Uland is president of the Downtown Lincoln Association, which is working with city leaders on the plan. Uland says the plan will help focus city policy and resources, and show developers and investors the developments the city desires.
The BBC reports that a sports nutrition store has been a hot topic on Russian social media and LGBT forums over its feedback to an unsuccessful job applicant.
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Super Bowl LII will be played between the New England Patriots and the Philadelphia Eagles on February 4. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
ROANOKE, Va. - Looking to watch Super Bowl LII but don't have a television nearby?
No worries, you can still see every down of the big game!
With NBC televising the game, here's the link where you can go to watch the game from either a desktop or laptop computer: http://nflstream.nbcsports.com
If you have a tablet or Smart TV-type device, then the NBC Sports app will be your way to go.
As a note, the app will not work on handheld devices due to restrictions.
If you do have a mobile device and are looking to stream the game, you'll need to download the Yahoo Sports app. (iOS and Android)
NBC's Super Bowl LII coverage begins at noon with the "Road to the Super Bowl" show.
Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m.
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MOSCOW (Sputnik)The deliveries of Russia's S-300 missile systems to Iran reflect the trust level in the countries' bilateral defense cooperation, Iranian Ambassador to Russia Mehdi Sanaei said Tuesday.
Sanaei said at a reception marking Iran's national Army Day that the 2015 signing of a military cooperation agreement "determined the scope of this cooperation."
"Since then, important steps have been taken to strengthen bilateral relations in the area of defense. One such step was the delivery of S-300 missile systems to Iran. This is an indicator of mutual trust in defense cooperation," Sanaei said.
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MARAWI CITY, Philippines (Reuters) – The Philippines military said it arrested one of the Maute brothers on Thursday, a senior member of the Islamic State-backed militants it is fighting in a southern city.
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Well, it's not snowing in my part of MD, and I don't know you personally, so we'll skip the third line, otherwise, U2 pretty much nailed the off-season so far for the Orioles, aside from basically wishing Matt Wieters good luck in his future endeavors and signing a guy to replace him so well-known I'm probably going to misspell his first name half the time. Happy 2017, and let's get to the news...and look, yesterday's Bird Droppings are the first search result for "Orioles" in Google News.
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March 31 Ciwen Media Co Ltd:
* Sees net profit for Q1 2017 to increase by 21.9 pct to 51.2 pct, or to be 25 million yuan to 31 million yuan, compared to net profit of the same period in 2016 (20.5 million yuan)
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/HBeUXA
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
PORT HARDY, B.C. – Residents will get the chance to check out the province’s “state of the art” Mobile Medical Unit (MMU) as it visits Port Hardy in June.
The unit is the only one of its kind in Canada. It’s essentially a giant truck that travels across the province, offering health emergency response and educational services.
The unit will be in Port Hardy on Thursday, June 7th in the Port Hardy Hospital parking lot on Granville Street.
Tours will be available between 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. The MMU team will be on scene to answer questions about the services provided by the unit.
For more information on the tour, visit the Mount Waddington Health Network’s website via this link.
April 28 World Reach Ltd
* "Revenues for FY2017 are expected to be significantly less than those enjoyed in FY2016"
* Anticipated that company's net performance before tax, for FY2017 will be a net loss in range of $220,000 to $370,000. Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
When you tap on the new music option, you'll get a sheet that shows you the last few tracks you've played, a search field to find more music, and a spot to start creating a group playlist. You can share any track you find here to the conversation, whether your conversational partner is a Spotify member or not. Any recipient can tap a little play triangle to preview the song, and you'll be able play it via the Spotify app if you have it installed. If you don't like this feature, you can turn off M Suggestions at any time in your Profile settings — but it will turn them all off, not just Spotify.
Mourners have been urged not to “slip” any items in the coffin with the deceased, as it may lead to a “hell of an explosion.”
A coconut left inside a coffin in Manchester blew up and scared crematorium staff as well as grieving family members. Bolton Council called on mourners to abide by crematorium rules and not sneak in any items that could be dangerous.
“We have seen a rise in things like e-cigarettes, and mobile phones. Mobile phones in particular are a real issue for us,” said Donna Bell, Assistant Director of Community Services.
Despite the fact that mourners are asked not to place certain things with the deceased, the funeral director still has to check the coffins, because family members are not thinking about security issues at that moment.
“Usually the funeral director will pick them up but sometimes things are slid inside peoples' pockets and they are just not picked up during the process, then when they go through the cremation process a hell of an explosion can sometimes occur,” she added.
Fire up your grill, because that's all you'll be using to cook this warm season — thanks to these 17 beyond-delicious skewer recipes that feature a touch of Latin flair. Tell us you don't want to try the mango and chili shrimp ones above or the chicken fajita kebabs and steak with chimichurri skewers you'll find ahead. We thought so!
Keep reading for the easy recipes you'll want to grill at every cookout, then check out other reasons to only BBQ this Summer and find the perfect drink pairings for your outdoor lunches.
Sylva Kotlarova, 19, whose 12-year-old sister Helina was killed in a hit-and-run incident alongside her younger cousin Zaneta Krokova in Oldham on New Year’s Eve, recounts the moment she ran with her parents to the scene of the crash. Helina was killed outright while 11-year-old Zaneta died of her injuries in hospital on Monday
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Mayor Mike Purzycki listens as Robert Buccini, Chairperson of the Wilmington Housing Partnership, speaks at a demolition of a series of nuisance and abandoned properties in the area of 8th and Bennett Streets on the Eastside of Wilmington. The demolition will make way for the construction of new owner-occupied town-homes as part of a larger neighborhood revitalization of the east side. Suchat Pederson, The News Journal-USA TODAY NETWORK
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Ebenezer Obey nicknamed the “Chief Commander”, is a Nigerian jùjú musician who began his professional career in the mid-1950s.
He was a proud grandfather on Saturday 11th February as he watched his granddaughter, Temitope Akinwale Esther who is a make-up artist tie the knot with professional photographer, Soji Oni, in Lagos.
Popular Instagram comedian, Arole was also on hand to spice up their wedding too.
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APRA HARBOR, Guam — A Republic of Korea Navy Cruise Training Task Group docked in Apra Harbor on Dec. 3 and is scheduled to stay until Dec. 7 as part of a training program designed to give midshipmen the opportunity to apply the knowledge gained over four years of training before being commissioned as naval officers. The ROK Navy has conducted cruise training since 1954 . . .
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FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO): A Fort Wayne-based brokerage company has spawned a new tech startup.
It’s called JourneyGuide. The independent retirement income planning company is a spinoff from Ash Brokerage.
CEO Derek Trimble says the program has been one of Ash Brokerage’s top priorities in recent years, telling Inside Indiana Business that some of Ash’s partners have been “instrumental” in the company’s software designs.
JourneyGuide’s retirement planning software is focused on helping users learn about “guaranteed income streams” to help them prepare for retirement with more confidence.
You can learn more through this link.
Redbox Partners For Transformers: The Last Knight Theatrical Release
Redbox has a special announcement for us: “In a first, Redbox announces a marketing partnership with Paramount Pictures for the studios upcoming Transformers: The Last Knight theatrical release on June 21st. The nations No. 1 rental service is marketing the movie with posters across more than 40,000 kiosks nationwide. Consumers renting the previous film in the franchise, Transformers: Age of Extinction, on DVD or Blu-ray Disc receive a $5 credit online when purchasing a ticket to see Transformers: The*Last Knight. While Redbox partners with retailers and consumer products brands regularly, this is the first time it has partnered with the » Continue Reading. The post Redbox Partners For Transformers: The Last Knight Theatrical Release appeared first on Transformer World 2005 - TFW2005.COM
CM approved a proposal in this regard.
The Odisha government today announced a hike in the dearness allowance (DA) for its employees to 7 percent, from 5 percent, with retrospective effect from January 1, 2018.
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik approved a proposal in this regard, an official release said.
Retired people drawing pension at the pre-revised rate will get two percent hike in dearness relief (DR), while those drawing pension at the revised rate will get 3 percent hike in DR, the release said.
Baku. 1 November. REPORT.AZ/ According to this morning report, 154.100 tons of cotton were received at cotton gathering points in Azerbaijan. This figure made 89.500 tons last year (increase by 72.2%).
Report informs,Minister of Agriculture Heydar Asadov told reporters.
According to him, this figure will exceed 160,000 tons over the next few days depending on weather conditions: "We have carried out 70-80% cotton harvesting of the existing potential".
The minister said that farmers' demand for equipment changes: "In several years, we have fully met demand of agricultural workers for ploughing tractors, plows, moveable parts. Then, we met demand for equipment for grain harvesting. But requirements change every year. The head of state instructed us to lay orchards of sugar beet, hazelnut and intensive fruit gardens. Therefore, equipment of 18 mln AZN has been brought to the country for sugar beet planting".
 Arkansas' game at Colorado State on Sept. 8 will be played in primetime.
The game has been scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on CBS Sports Network. The Mountain West Conference has a contract with CBSSN and set the game details as the host conference.
It will be the Razorbacks' first ever game at Colorado State. The teams last played in 1990, a 31-20 Arkansas win in Little Rock.
The Colorado State game time is the first known for the Razorbacks in 2018. The Southeastern Conference is expected to release times and TV designations for the season's first three weeks sometime in May, which will include Arkansas' home games against Eastern Illinois on Sept. 1 and North Texas on Sept. 15.
The SEC also is expected next month to announce whether the Razorbacks will play Missouri the day after Thanksgiving, as has been the case since the teams began playing annually in 2014.
All other game times will be announced 6 to 12 days before the date of the game.
North Korean people watch a basketball game between Prosperity and Peace teams formed with a mixture of North and South Korean women players. Women athletes from the traditional foes put political differences aside to form two joint North-South...more
North Korean people watch a basketball game between Prosperity and Peace teams formed with a mixture of North and South Korean women players. Women athletes from the traditional foes put political differences aside to form two joint North-South teams, "Peace" and "Prosperity," in the friendly in the North Korean capital of Pyongyang, the packed crowd shouting and waving balloons in what turned out to be a thriller - Prosperity won 103 to 102. Korea Pool/Yonhap via REUTERS
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The Girls Inc. Fall Festival scheduled for Saturday has been canceled due to weather.
Executive Director Mandy Engel-Cartie said because of the wet conditions on Friday and rain expected on Saturday, the event had to be canceled.
The sponsor party for the Fall Festival will still be held indoors at Girls Inc., 500 Main St., from noon to 2 p.m. tomorrow afternoon.
Some projects just name themselves. When rapper/bassist Bo Triplex partnered with rapper/drummer Airo Kwil for a new project, there wasn't much debate about what their moniker would be. As Bo & Airo, the two make rowdy, funk-heavy rap-rock with shades of Rage Against the Machine and Death Grips. Tonight they'll release their new music video "Sirens" with a show at Company Brewing featuring Klassik, Fox Face and DJ Dripsweat, but if you don't want to wait for that official premiere you can check it out below first. It's a rager that finds the two very much making themselves at home at a venue just a few blocks away from Company, High Dive, and gives a good sense of what to expect from their live show.
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E.S. North played Bethlehem Catholic in the EPC semifinals. Bethlehem Catholic held a 49-37 lead after the 3rd quarter, but the Timberwolves stormed back to take the lead in the 4th.
Seychelles play Madagascar 1-1 draw
POLOKWANE, South Africa: African football minnows Seychelles exceeded expectations again in the Cosafa Cup Tuesday by drawing 1-1 with Madagascar and leaving all four Group A teams with a chance of finishing first.
The country ranked 51 of 54 in the continent began their southern Africa championship two days ago with a come-from-behind 1-1 draw against Comoros in South African city Polokwane. And the ‘Pirates’ repeated that feat against Madagascar, overcoming conceding a soft goal to equalise before half-time and survive persistent second-half pressure.
Earlier, a Mozambique side coached by former Liverpool and Everton defender Abel Xavier whipped Comoros 3-0 to climb from last place to second. Madagascar have four points, Mozambique three, Seychelles two and Comoros one ahead of the final fixtures with the reward for the group winners a quarter-final against South Africa.
A police dog was stabbed several times late Tuesday in North Park by a man who police said threatened officers with a knife. A patrol officer was flagged down by a resident who reported that a man was "acting bizarrely" on 30th Street near Lincoln Avenue shortly after 11:30 p.m., San Diego police Lt.
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JCHS Athletic Director Matt Westerhaus reports that the Junction City Blue Jay baseball games against Shawnee Heights scheduled are being moved from Rathert Field in Junction City to Lake Shawnee — Bettis Family Sports Complex. The move is being made due to field conditions at Rathert Field after the recent rains.
Junction City will still be considered the home team. The doubleheader will begin at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. - Two people were seriously hurt after pickup truck crashed into a palm tree Saturday in southwest Miami-Dade County, officials said.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Lt. Felipe Lay said the crash happened just before 10:30 a.m. at 125th Avenue and 40th Street.
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Rescue workers at the scene had to pry the victims from vehicle, Lay said.
The photos from the scene of the crash show part of a palm tree jutting out the roof of the passenger side the truck.
The victims were taken to Kendall Regional Medical Center, Lay said. Both victims were listed in critical condition.
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Dec 12 (Reuters) - Harbin Churin Group Jointstock Co Ltd
* Says it appoints WUYIGE Certified Public Accountants LLP as new accounting auditor for FY 2017, to succeed RUIHUA CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
Source text in Chinese:goo.gl/VXmqRh
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
JOHANNESBURG, April 6 South Africa's President Jacob Zuma is not opposed to a protest march by civil society group SaveSA this week to the capital's Union Buildings, where his offices are located, his office said in a statement on Thursday.
"The Presidency respects the right of South Africans to protest peacefully as enshrined in the Constitution of the Republic. The Presidency is thus not opposed to the march by SaveSA to the Union Buildings," Zuma's office said.
SaveSA and similar civil society groups will march together in Pretoria on Friday, and the main opposition party Democratic Alliance will march in the commercial hub, Johannesburg. (Reporting by James Macharia; Editing by Louise Ireland)
Saturday’s weather might have been cold but there was a very warm reception to the coming of the festive season in Newton Stewart with the official switch-on of its Christmas Lights.
Although it is a firmly-established town tradition, this year’s event was the first in which Cree Valley Community Council and the Newton Stewart Initiative joined forces in organising a big on-street disco plus other entertainments and attractions involving many local groups, schools and organisations. Santa duly appeared to distribute sweets to the youngsters among the very large turnout and veteran Rotarian Baird Matthews performed the switching on ceremony.
The New York Islanders signed goalie Robin Lehner to a one-year deal on Tuesday, the team announced.
Lehner played for the Buffalo Sabres the last three seasons, but the club declined to bring him back in June. Financial terms of his deal with the Islanders were not disclosed.
Lehner, who turns 27 in July, was 14-26-9 last season, capping a three-season run in which he went 42-61-22 with just six shutout wins. He posted a 2.77 goals-against average and .916 save percentage in that time. The GAA and save percentage are better than the figures he posted in his first five seasons in the league, spent with Ottawa.
Per the Buffalo News, Lehner -- coming off a year when he posted a career-high 23 wins with a 2.68 GAA -- tried playing through several injuries last season before being shut down in March.
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The No. 14 Gonzaga Bulldogs escape with a 69-59 victory over San Diego on Thursday, marking their 20th win of the season. Gonzaga has now won four straight games since losing to No. 13 Saint Mary's earlier this season.
Johnathan Williams led the Bulldogs with 14 points and 12 rebounds, while Zach Norvell Jr. and Josh Perkins each finished the game with 13 points.
The win lifted Gonzaga to a 21st consecutive year of at least 20 wins, as they improve to 20-4 on the season. Next up, the Bulldogs will host the BYU Cougars on Saturday, the only team to defeat Gonzaga in the regular season last year.
French billionaire Vincent Bollore has been detained for questioning in an investigation into alleged corruption during lucrative port deals in Africa.
Mr Bollore was taken into custody on Tuesday in the Paris suburb of Nanterre, along with other employees of his Bollore Group, a judicial official said.
Vincent Bollore. Picture: AP Photo/Kamil Zihnioglu, File
The company's shares fell on the news.
French newspaper Le Monde said the investigation focuses on suspicions around port deals in 2010 in Lome, the capital of the West African nation of Togo, and Conakry in Guinea.
The company is suspected of using communications and advertising subsidiary Havas to support African leaders who, it is claimed, then ensured that another subsidiary, Bollore Africa Logistics, would win shipping terminal contracts.
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According to the IRS, in Fiscal Year 2016, the average individual income tax refund was about $3,050. Note that this does not include refunds in categories such as business income taxes, estate and trust income tax, gift tax and employment tax.
At the state level, average income tax refunds ranged from a low of $2,300 in Maine to a high of $3,130 in Texas. CNBC calculated those numbers by looking at the total number of refunds issued in every state and the total sum of refund dollars issued in every state.
Read on to see how your refund stacks up. And, if you're one of the millions expecting a tax refund this year, make sure you collect (uncollected refunds average $700) and consider using it to improve your financial situation, whether that means tackling debt, funding your retirement accounts or chipping away at your rent or mortgage.
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Average individual income tax refund: $2,790
JAKARTA: The speaker of Indonesia's parliament, who is being investigated for his suspected involvement in a graft scandal, has tendered his resignation, several members of the assembly said on Monday.
A replacement for Setya Novanto as speaker is expected to be decided by his party, Golkar, at an extraordinary meeting on Dec. 19, said Dito Ganinduto, a member of parliament from Golkar.
Novanto had not resigned as chairman of the Golkar Party, Ganinduto said.
(Reporting by Agustinus Beo Da Costa and Bernadette Christina Munthe; Writing by Fergus Jensen)
A memorial service for Dale Boleware of Crystal Springs, will be held Friday, July 6, at Highland Baptist Church with visitation from 5-6 p.m. and services at 6.
The Gateway Chamber Orchestra will present Celebrating Nature's Beauty Monday, May 1, at 7:30 p.m. at the historic Franklin Theatre. Tickets are available by phone at 615-538-2076 or online via the Franklin Theatre .
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YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK — Mother Nature is again putting on a show at California’s Yosemite National Park, where every February the setting sun draws a narrow sliver of light on a waterfall to make it glow like a cascade of molten lava.
The phenomenon known as “firefall” draws scores of photographers to a spot near Horsetail Fall, which flows off the east side of the famed rock formation El Capitan.
Capturing the sight is a challenge. Horsetail Fall only flows in the winter or spring, when there is enough rain and snow. The sun lights up the fall for only about two minutes at dusk for a few days in February.
Some photographers have had success this year as pictures of the glowing falls are showing up on social media.
Johansson missed Monday's practice and is day-to-day with an ankle injury, Mike Morreale of NHL.com reports.
Johansson suffered the injury when blocking a shot during Saturday's contest against the Rangers and the team decided that he would be best served by giving his ankle another day of rest. New Jersey is back in action Tuesday against the Kings and Johansson's participation will likely hinge on whether or not he's able to take the ice for Tuesday's morning skate. Check back tomorrow for an update on the first-year Devil, who's scored four goals and seven points in 15 games this season.
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ONE of the world’s largest cargo planes landed at Adelaide Airport this morning in front of a crowd of awe-struck onlookers.
The Antonov 124-100 touched down from over the sea just after 9am this morning.
Camera Icon Crowds gathered to watch the Antonov 124-100 touching down at Adelaide Airport this morning. Picture: AAP/Matt Loxton Picture: News Corp Australia
It will spend the day at the airport before taking off at 10.30pm tonight.
The Antonov, which has landed in Adelaide three times in the last four months, is the biggest make of plane to land at the airport.
Aviation enthusiasts took to social media to share pictures of the arrival.
Nationalists hold torchlit march in Ukraine to mark anniversary of Nazi collaborator Bandera
More than 1,000 Ukrainian nationalists have taken to the streets of Odessa and Kiev carrying torches to commemorate the 108th anniversary of the birth of Stepan Bandera, a nationalist leader linked to Nazi Germany.
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Nicolas Batum could be missing in action for more than two months
The Hornets forward is expected to miss at least six to eight weeks with a torn ligament in his left elbow, the team announced Thursday.
Batum suffered the injury during Wednesday's win over the Pistons after playing just one minute in Charlotte's second preseason game. The team is still evaluating the next step in his rehabilitation process.
Batum, 28, is entering the second year of a five-year contract worth $120 million signed last July. He averaged 15.1 points, 6.2 rebounds and 5.9 assists per game last season and has averaged new career highs in points in each of his first two seasons in Charlotte.
The France native also became the first Hornets player to record over 1,000 points, 450 rebounds and more than 450 assists in a single season in 2016-17.
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Despite all the young players in camp, San Diego Padres manager Andy Green asserts spring training is not a classroom and that players better be ready to execute at a high level. "We're here to create a curve of expectation," Green said Tuesday, reporting day for pitchers and catchers.
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JOHANNESBURG—In an apparent effort to curb the share price carnage at Steinhoff International Holdings NV, after its shares fell 82% since disclosing possible accounting irregularities last week, the retail giant said that it has appointed additional outside advisers.
Steinhoff, which has operations on five continents, said that it will provide an update on its operational and financial situation at an annual lender meeting on Dec. 19. The meeting was originally scheduled to take place Dec. 11, but was rescheduled last week...
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One person was taken to hospital this morning following a crash on Highway 401 in Toronto.
It happened in the eastbound lanes of the highway near Dufferin Street.
Paramedics say one person suffered minor injuries following the crash.
It is not clear what caused the collision, which briefly blocked all lanes of the highway earlier this morning.
A Kelowna couple is accusing its former church of being immoral by continuing to collect funds for a project that failed to get off the ground. the couple donated to the project and now say they want their money returned. But the church says it doesn’t work that way. Kelly Hayes reports.
Montréal Pride is bringing free outdoor shows to two stages next month in celebration of LGBTQ+ people and communities around the world.
Performers include Deborah Cox, Todrick Hall, Calum Scott, Mia Martina, Samantha Fox, Peaches, Bianca Del Rio, Big Freedia, Ada Vox and Princess Nokia.
The performances will take place at stages at the Parc des Faubourgs by the Jacques Cartier Bridge.
Local performers include Milk & Bone, Laurence Nerbonne, Sylvie Desgroseilliers, Tamara Weber-Fillion and Michel Dorion.
The festival runs from Aug. 9 to 19.
Action from the John Curtis Christian Homecoming game against Jesuit at the Shrine on Airline on Friday, October 6, 2017. The Patriots beat the Blue Jays 56-28.
Authorities in Richland County are searching for two people who broke into a local storage facility and stole several items.
According to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department, a man and a woman broke into Midlands Self Storage off of Peyton Road on October 17 and stole tools and electrical equipment from a storage unit as well as a black diamond plate Tractor Supply box.
Deputies say a white male who has a slim build and a distinctive cross tattoo on his upper left arm. Officials say there was also an unknown female accomplice involved.
If you have any information about this incident, you are urged to contact Crimestoppers in any of the following ways: Call 1-888-CRIME SC (888-274-6372), Text TIPSC plus your tip info to CRIMES (274637), visit this link and email a tip. Your identity will be kept anonymous, and if your tip leads to an arrest, you could be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000.
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MILWAUKEE (AP)  Jurors in the trial of a Milwaukee police officer charged with killing a black man fleeing a traffic stop are expected to see footage of the shooting from an officer's body camera.
An officer who witnessed Dominique Heaggan-Brown shooting 23-year-old Sylville Smith after a foot chase is expected to testify Wednesday afternoon.
The Aug. 13 shooting sparked riots in a predominantly black neighborhood where it occurred.
Heaggan-Brown, who's no longer on the force, is charged with first-degree reckless homicide. Prosecutors say Smith was unarmed on the ground when Heaggan-Brown shot him in the chest. Heaggan-Brown, who is also black, says he thought Smith may have been reaching for a firearm.
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Smith had a gun when he ran. Prosecutors say video footage shows he'd tossed it before the shooting.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The government is opposing a man’s request to withdraw his guilty plea to a charge of harassing an Ohio sheriff for nearly 20 years via letters, emails and websites.
A criminal affidavit filed last year said the harassment began in 1999 when Columbus resident William Young was arrested by Russell Martin, who was a Delaware County deputy and is now the county sheriff.
Young pleaded guilty in federal court earlier this year to a charge of cyberstalking. Sentencing is scheduled for May 1. Young faces up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
Federal prosecutor Jessica Kim said in a court filing on Tuesday that Young waited too long to withdraw the plea and is only now asserting his innocence after months of acknowledging his guilt.
(U) Key Findings (U//LES) The DHS/Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A) has no specific information that domestic rightwing * terrorists are currently pl anning acts of violence, but rightwing extremists may be gaining new recruits by playing on their fears about several emergent issues. The economic downturn and the election of the first African American president present unique drivers for rightwing radicalization and recruitment. — (U//LES) Threats from white supremac ist and violent antigovernment groups during 2009 have been largely rhetorical and have not indicated plans to carry out violent acts. Nevertheless, the co nsequences of a prolonged economic downturn—including real es tate foreclosures, unempl oyment, and an inability to obtain credit—could create a fertile recruiting environment for rightwing extremists and even result in confro ntations between such groups and government authorities simila r to those in the past.
Young will not return to Monday's game against the Trail Blazers after suffering a concussion.
Young suffered a concussion in the third quarter of Monday's game against the Trail Blazers and will need to pass through the concussion protocol before he will be able to return. At this time, he should be considered questionable for the Warriors' game on Thursday as the severity of the concussion is unknown. Updates should come out throughout the week regarding his status. Prior to the injury, Young played 13 minutes and recorded 12 points and two rebounds.
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Bernalillo County authorities say a neighbor was arrested at a house fire after he ignored commands to stand clear and then allegedly attacked firefighters.
Officials say 31-year-old Ruben Cuellar was arrested on suspicion of aggravated battery upon a health care worker after he allegedly dislocated one firefighter’s shoulder, punched another in the nose and pushed a third.
The incident occurred Thursday night on the Pajarito Mesa west of Albuquerque.
Bernalillo County Fire Department spokesman Larry Gallegos says two firefighters were released from a hospital after treatment for minor injuries and that two people pulled from the burning home were treated for light smoke inhalation.
Online court records don’t list an attorney for Cuellar who could comment on the allegations.
Cause of the fire wasn’t immediately known.
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Kenneth Keith Moore
The Wayzata Police Department is asking for assistance in locating a 52-year-old male named Kenneth Keith Moore.
Moore was last seen around 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 13, walking near Orchard Lane and Watertown Road in Long Lake. According to police, Moore suffers from a medical condition that requires medication and it is unknown if he has his medication with him. Moore is described as being 6’2”, 270 pounds. He was last seen wearing a red T-shirt, khaki shorts and a brown jacket.
If you have any information on his whereabouts, please contact the Wayzata Police Department through Hennepin County Sheriff’s Dispatch at 952-258-5321.
A panel of federal judges Monday dismissed a legal challenge over the congressional district map instituted by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, saying it has no authority to act.
The federal lawsuit was filed a month ago by eight GOP congressmen and two Republican state senators.
The state Supreme Court ruled in January that the map drawn in 2011 was an "unconstitutional gerrymander."
The state court put into place its own map after Pennsylvania lawmakers and Gov. Tom Wolf could not agree on a replacement.
State congressional candidates have a day left to circulate petitions to get on the ballot. The primary election is May 15.
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Padres rookie center fielder is congratulated after hitting a solo home during the third inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds at Petco Park on June 13, 2017 in San Diego. Padres rookie center fielder is congratulated after hitting a solo home during the third inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds at Petco Park on June 13, 2017 in San Diego.
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A man was rushed to hospital with serious injuries after he was involved in a road collision.
Police said the 65-year-old male pedestrian was hurt in a crash involving a blue Audi A3 on Mark Street, Liversedge, at around 3.20pm yesterday (Friday).
A West Yorkshire Police spokesman said: "The 65-year-old sustained serious injuries and is currently at Leeds General Infirmary.
"Officers would like to speak to anyone who either witnessed the collision itself or who believes they saw the vehicle or pedestrian involved immediately before the collision.
"Anyone with information is asked to call the Western Area Roads Policing Unit via 101, quoting 1143 of February 2."
The bill still has to clear the state Assembly before it can be signed into law.
If that happens, the big question is whether or not the FCC will challenge the rules. In California's case, it seems likely -- the FCC could argue that the rules directly contradict federal-level regulation. Some states, such as New York, have tried using executive orders that rely on the government contract clause rather than instituting separate rules. Those might be more difficult for the FCC to unwind.
If there's any certainty, it's that the official June 11th death of net neutrality won't be the end of the battle. With numerous states both implementing neutrality rules and filing a lawsuit, ISPs could easily run into trouble if they simply ignore state policies. Any FCC attempts to undo state rules, meanwhile, could easily turn into drawn-out legal fights.
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Doris M. Paterson, 84, of Granite City, died at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, March 17, 2018, at her home.
Visitation will be 11 a.m. until service at 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 20, at Irwin Chapel, 3960 Maryville Road in Granite City. Burial will follow at Sunset Hill Memorial Estates in Glen Carbon.
Powell (neck) took part in position drills during Monday's practice, ESPN's Rich Cimini reports.
Powell is approaching a full return to action after being sidelined for New York's opening preseason game due to a neck issue. Although fellow tailback-in-recovery Matt Forte (hamstring) joined him in position drills Monday, Powell figures to get plenty of touches even when both players are healthy this season.
Yadier Molina reached for a ball in the dirt the other day at Yankee Stadium, the sort of pitch he usually smothers with ease using his chest protector and a square set of shoulders. Poor technique, to be frank, from an eight-time Gold Glove winner widely considered one of the greatest defensive catchers in baseball history.
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ALBUQUERQUE N.M. (KRQE)- 2-time Pro Bowl Linebacker Sean Lee is entering his 7th season with the Dallas Cowboys. The now veteran of this Dallas defense did not participate in the team’s 13-10 loss on Saturday to the Los Angeles Rams, as he was sidelined in practice earlier in the week.
He left Thursdays practice with reported hamstring tightness. The severity of his injury is unknown at this point, but the team does not seem too worried about it. Before that injury on Thursday, Silver Star Nations Babe Laufenberg caught up with Lee and talked about goals, career expectations, and of course Dallas Cowboy football
BOURNEMOUTH, England — Substitutes Josh King and Lys Mousset struck second-half goals as in-form Bournemouth came from behind to beat Stoke 2-1 in the English Premier League on Saturday.
Struggling Stoke looked on course to make it seven points from nine under new manager Paul Lambert when Xherdan Shaqiri headed the visitors into a deserved early lead at Vitality Stadium.
But Bournemouth battled back to score twice in the second half to extend the club's record unbeaten run to seven games and send Stoke back into the relegation zone.
King, who had earlier been booked for a dive while under pressure from Kurt Zouma, levelled the contest following a defensive mix-up with 20 minutes to go. Zouma collided with teammate Joe Allen just inside Stoke's 18-yard box and the ball broke kindly for King to stroke home his first goal since November.
Nigerians may vote APC out in 2019 – Oyegun
NATIONAL Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, John Odigie-Oyegun, has warned that Nigerians may vote against the party in 2019. “We created a machine that has started a significant move in entrenching democracy in this country. What is democracy? It is the ability to hire and fire”, he said. “It was the first time […]
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Road crews strapped on snowshoes Wednesday, April 12 to check depths at the end of Mount Baker Highway (SR 542) at Artist Point, a popular summer destination that typically is accessible by vehicle only from June to September. They found at least 42 feet of snow at the Lake Ann parking lot, and 31 feet at the top parking lot. Road clearing will begin later this spring.
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know that Rose McGowan has been VERY vocal about the abuse of women in Hollywood. She was one of the first women to blast pig Harvey Weinstein. She’s been on every talk show lately speaking her truth about the whole industry.
Well…..why would you BASH another woman – Alyssa Milano – who had a big part of the #Metoo movement AND someone you worked with for years on one of the best shows EVER (IMO) on TV??
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× U.S. loses 33,000 jobs after hurricanes hit Southeast
WASHINGTON — The U.S. lost 33,000 jobs in September after Hurricanes Harvey and Irma hit Texas, Florida and other Southeastern states. It was the first decline in six years.
The Labor Department says the unemployment rate fell to 4.2 percent from 4.4 percent, the lowest level since February 2001.
Looking past the hurricanes’ impact, the job market and economy generally look healthy. Some economists expect job growth to rebound in the coming months as businesses in the area reopen and construction companies ramp up repair and renovation work.
Last month’s drop was driven by huge losses in a restaurants and bars, which shed 105,000 jobs, a sign of the damage to Florida’s tourism industry.
(CBS) – A new study finds that energy drinks could be paving the way for cocaine addictions.
Researchers at the University of Maryland looked at nearly 1,100 college students over a four-year span and found that college students who consume energy drinks on a regular basis are more likely to develop a drug or alcohol addiction, CBS Philly reports.
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Their study, which was published in the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence, found that persistent energy use predicted an increased risk for alcohol use disorder at age 25. It also found both persistent and intermediate use of energy drinks predicted cocaine use and nonmedical stimulant use.
The Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police defeated Textile Ministry of Education 1-nil yesterday afternoon to clinch the Knockout Title of the 2017 DIGICEL/St. Vincent Brewery Breakaway Firms Invitational Football Championship at the Grammar School Playing Field.
Kawanza Phillips netted the winning goal for the Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police.
Earlier in the day, Central Shooter overcome Largo Height 3-2 on penalty kicks to win the Agricultural Input Warehouse Under-17 Division Title after the game ended goalless in regulation time.
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March 29 CPI Property Group SA:
* Announces subsidiaries of CPI Property Group have successfully acquired the high-quality retail portfolio of predominantly 11 shopping centres located in the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Romania with a total leasable area of approximately 265 thousand sqm (the "Portfolio") from two funds managed by CBRE Global Investors
* The Portfolio consists of major shopping centres Olympia Plzeň and Nisa Liberec in the Czech Republic, Ogrody in Poland, Polus and Campona in Hungary and Felicia in Romania; multifunctional complexes Zlatý Anděl in Prague and Andrássy Complex in Budapest; and two Interspar stores in Hungary
* Bank financing has been arranged through several loans at a total of 440 million euros ($473.26 million), with CPI Property Group providing remaining amount from its own funds Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9297 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 3 Night' game
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Pick 3 Night" game were:
3-7-4, Sum It Up: 14
(three, seven, four; Sum It Up: fourteen)
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Xavier Musketeers guard Trevon Bluiett (5) pulls Georgetown Hoyas center Jessie Govan (15) with him as he goes toward the basket in the second half of the NCAA Big East Conference basketball game between the Xavier Musketeers and the Georgetown Hoyas at the Cintas Center in Cincinnati on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018. The Musketeers secured a 96-91 win over the Hoyas in overtime. Sam Greene
Mon, Apr 17: Chinatown’s last tailor died last weekend at age 95 . As Geoff Hastings reports, Bill Wong spent his final days in his father’s shop where he starting sewing and threading a needle at age 12.
Direct Bluetooth file transfers have been available on Android since time immemorial, but Android P adds a long-overdue related feature. You can finally see a list of all transferred files. The menu is nestled in the connection settings—it's actually been there for a while, and no one noticed.
We've traced the "Received file" menu back to the first developer preview in March. It's still there as of the latest DP4 as well. You'll find it in Settings > Connected devices > Connection preferences. The list shows the file name, originating device ID (if available), size, and date.
You can tap on any of the files in this list to open them, assuming they still exist on your device. The entry in the list will remain there even if you delete the file later. In fact, there does not seem to be any way to clear items from this menu at all. We don't know if this will make it into the final release, but it's already been present throughout most of the preview. It's probably a safe bet.
May 3 DHI Group Inc
* Announces plan for strategic divestitures of certain businesses to optimize execution of its tech-focused plan
* DHI group, inc. Announces first quarter 2017 results and intention to divest certain businesses
* Q1 earnings per share $0.03
* Q1 revenue $52.2 million
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.06 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Plans to divest a number of its online professional communities
* Planned divestitures include: Biospace, Hcareers, Health Ecareers, And Rigzone
* DHI group inc - company expects its year-over-year rate of revenue decline to abate later in 2017
* DHI group inc - company expects its year-over-year rate of revenue decline to abate later in 2017
* DHI group inc - planned divestitures include biospace, hcareers, health ecareers, and rigzone
* DHI group- is in process of engaging a financial advisor to evaluate opportunities to conduct value enhancing divestitures of the non-tech businesses Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
PHILADELPHIA (AP)  Rapper Meek Mill is back in a Philadelphia courtroom, hoping to get his appeal moved to a different judge and get a new trial.
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ordered Mill's release from prison last month where he was serving a two- to four-year sentence on a probation violation related to a decade-old gun and drug conviction.
A team of lawyers and public relations consultants had waged an all-out battle to get him freed on bail.
Mill's lawyers will ask Tuesday that Judge Genece Brinkley be removed from his case. They allege she's been waging a vendetta against the rapper, including sending him to prison for the probation violations.
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She has strongly defended her impartiality.
Prosecutors say they believe Mill should get a new trial because of questions raised about the credibility of his arresting officer.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un brought in the New Year Sunday by bragging about the country’s progress toward developing a reliable intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). It’s the sort of statement aimed at putting the rest of the world on alert and a common tactic for the dictatorial leader, who has ruled for five years. Kim…
Related Coverage State Police search for 2 who escaped Waterbury halfway house
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (WTNH) — A Waterbury man is facing additional jail time after leaving a halfway house without authorization.
Officials have announced Christopher Coleman, 28, will spend 12 months and one day in prison followed by three years of supervised release. Officials say on Dec. 22, 2014, Coleman was sentenced to 42 months of imprisonment followed by two years of supervised release for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
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In May 24, 2017, Coleman was transferred to a halfway house to serve the remainder of his sentence. Later that year, he left and did not return.
Coleman was located on Aug. 9 in Waterbury where he was arrested. On Sept. 12, he pleaded guilty to one count of escape from custody.
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The list is out for the Fortune 500 Companies! Who is on the list? Well number 1 is Walmart. We might hate the long lines and the craziness of the store but we go. We must go a lot for them to be worth $485,873! WOW!! Apple is number 3 on the list and Amazon is number 12. The way everyone buys for Amazon, you would think it would have been number 4 on the list. Hummmm. Interesting.
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April 20 UniCredit Managing Director Gianni Franco Papa tells a shareholder meeting:
* bank has lost 500 million euros through its Alitalia investment up to now
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MOUNT PLEASANT, Wis. — Property owners in southeastern Wisconsin who believe they won't be fully compensated for land Foxconn Technology Group needs to build a $10 billion plant are appealing a ruling dismissing their case.
A dozen property owners filed a federal lawsuit in January alleging the village of Mount Pleasant's use of eminent domain is unconstitutional because it is for private rather than public benefit. They say the offers for their properties are too low.
A federal judge dismissed the suit this month, calling it "not cognizable."
The Journal Times reports that the property owners' attorney filed the appeal Tuesday.
An attorney for the village says the legal appeal won't stop the project.
The Taiwanese company's plant will manufacture advanced liquid crystal display panels.
The boys are seen wrapped in blankets and with divers, as a huge operation continues to free them.
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Cars race down a Corona street, likely Grand Boulevard, leaving fumes in their wake during the 2013 Corona Road Race. The race will be commemorated with granite markers on view at the Corona History Association's first Corona Founders' Day Celebration on May 4. Once an annual bash, founders' day hasn't been feted since Cash's concert at Corona High School's football field in 1986, said Don Williamson, president of the Corona History Association.
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The problem with being raised in a liberal family in a liberal city (“the People’s Republic of Santa Monica”) and attending a liberal high school is that when you systematically rebel against everyone and everything you perceive as “liberal,” good or bad, you may end up as an adviser to President Donald Trump, defending his most ridiculous claims and saying things like this:
“[O]ur opponents, the media and the whole world will soon see as we begin to take further actions, that the powers of the president to protect our country are very substantial and will not be questioned.”
PHUKET: A construction worker was pulled from the water after an alleged suicide attempt from a bridge in the north of the island this afternoon (May 28).
Financial issues are believed to be the reason behind the suicide attempt.
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Family, friends remember slain Las Vegas casino executive
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A longtime friend and colleague of a Las Vegas casino executive who was killed in a recent shooting says she was a unique individual that left a powerful impression on those who knew her.
The Las Vegas Review-Journal reports about a 100 people gathered on Sunday to remember 54-year-old Mia Banks, vice president of casino operations for The Venetian.
Banks was killed when a disgruntled casino employee opened fire during a Venetian company picnic last week.
Banks was a Korean immigrant who started her career in the casino industry in 1999 as a table games dealer.
She is survived by her daughters, Angela and Rachel; her mother, Rosa; her brother, Eric; and her nephews.
Jonathan Bell says Banks' memory will always be upheld in their industry.
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Saint Agnes R.C. Church in Greenport has scheduled an interfaith prayer service for the victims of Sunday’s mass shooting in Las Vegas.
The event will be held in the church located at 523 Front Street in Greenport on Wednesday, Oct. 11, at 7 p.m.
All are welcomed to attend.
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Manhattan Beach Pier by Don Adkins Adkins wanted to do something different with the Manhattan Beach pier, which has been a magnet for photographers for decades. He photographed the pier in color, converted it to black and white, made a 14” by 30” inch print, cut the print into section, the reassembled the image with spacers between the sections. The print is part of the Artists Groups exhibit at the PV Art Center, through August 19.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Wanxiang Qianchao Co Ltd :
* Says it plans to sell entire 76.4 percent stake in an auto parts firm for 10.96 million yuan
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The AFL tribunal has found Geelong captain Joel Selwood not guilty of striking.
Selwood faced a one-game ban for striking Port Adelaide forward Lindsay Thomas but will now play in Saturday’s home game against Sydney.
Also tonight, Thomas pleaded guilty to rough conduct and received a three-game suspension, while fiery Hawthorn defender James Sicily also pleaded guilty to serious misconduct and will serve a one-game ban.
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Embattled Cape Town mayor Patricia de Lille is under no illusions about her future.
New this year, on December 15th, Anthony Blake Clark will lead the audience and Chamber Chorus in Handel’s complete oratorio. Enjoy this surround-sound experience even if you don’t sing along! Bring your own musical score or purchase one at the concert. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. To reserve tickets or for more information, please contact Baltimore Choral Arts at 410-523-7070 or visit www.BaltimoreChoralArts.org
SACRAMENTO (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday afternoon's drawing of the California Lottery's "Daily 3 Midday" game were:
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Discover fairies in the flower beds and magic around every cornerin this very special free event in the gardens.
Childrenand parents will enjoy whimsical crafts, music and entertainment, tasty treatsand fun games all evening long. Visitors are encouraged to dress as a favoritefairytale character and join the fun!
Fireflycatch-and-release at 8:30pm!
When: Sunday,July 30th 2017. 6:30-8:30pm. Free garden admission begins at 6:00pm.
Where: BoernerBotanical Gardens, 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners, 53130
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SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — BART is increasing patrols Monday morning after news broke of an explosion in a New York subway station.
A man allegedly had an explosive device strapped to his body when it went off, injuring three other people on the platform.
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is deeming the blast an “attempted terrorist attack.”
BART officials are responding by heightening their security, particularly on the platforms.
Officials say officers will be more visible on platforms throughout the day.
Riders are encouraged to do their part by reporting suspicious activity.
BART Police will maintain high visibility and awareness today in response to #NYC incident. We ask our riders to always report suspicious activity. Download the BART Watch app today, it allows you to send a text message to dispatch. pic.twitter.com/tTuGt5IHku — SFBART (@SFBART) December 11, 2017
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Falklands : Legislative Assembly Thursday, 15 December 2016 Part 1 Submitted by Falkland Islands News Network 15.12.2016 A meeting of Legislative Assembly took place at 0900hrs on Thursday, 15 December 2016 in the Court and Assembly Chamber of the Town Hall. On Wednesday, 14 December2016 a meeting of Executive Council took place and this report begins with a summary of what happened at that meeting.
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“This storyline is disturbing to me on many levels, as I am not familiar with any of the other accounts that have been brought to my attention, nor do I know who is behind them or what their motives may be in using them.”
The Ector County Sheriff's office says a couple of thieves tried to make off with hundreds of thousands of dollars of copper wire, and one of them is still on the loose.
Robert Smith and Christopher Kendrix are accused of stealing about 200-thousand dollars’ worth of copper wire from a local well drilling company and causing about half a million dollars’ worth of damage in the process. Smith is already in custody, but Kendrix is still on the run.
If you have any information on where they can find him, call the Ector County Sheriff's Office at 335-3050.
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Senators defenseman Erik Karlsson set up Mike Hoffman’s opening goal against the Bruins this evening with an inch-perfect pass he lofted over the heads of a few defenders from his own goal. Hoffman received it coolly and banged in a sly little finish of his own.
OUTAGAMIE COUNTY, Wis. (WBAY) – A 70-year-old man was hit by a car while crossing a road near Kaukauna Monday morning.
The Outagamie County Sheriff’s Office says it happened about 6 a.m. in the area of N Freedom Road and JJ in the town of Vandenbroek.
Officials say the road is closed between JJ and Lau Road. An Outagamie County sergeant says the road could be closed for a few hours for crash reconstruction.
The victim was taken by ambulance to an Appleton hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries, the sergeant tells Action 2 News.
The sergeant says alcohol was not a factor in the crash. The cause remains under investigation.
Action 2 News has a crew at the scene and will update this story.
The nonprofit organization previously worked with Porter Novelli and ad agency Red Deluxe during the Ice Bucket Challenge craze.
NEW YORK: The ALS Association has brought on Kwittken to aid with its ongoing Every Drop Adds Up campaign.
The campaign began August 1 and will run through the end of the month. Every Drop Adds Up uses photography and storytelling to highlight what it is like for individuals living with ALS, and their loved ones. It is also meant to raise awareness and aid for those suffering from the disease.
Reps from the ALS Association and Kwittken were not immediately available for comment.
The ALS Association is best known for the Ice Bucket Challenge, which went viral in the summer of 2014 and raised more than $115 million within eight weeks. Celebrities like Jimmy Fallon and Martha Stewart went under the bucket, along with entire companies like AT&T and JP Morgan.
The nonprofit organization previously worked with Porter Novelli and ad agency Red Deluxe during the Ice Bucket Challenge craze.
DETROIT (AP) — Well over half of drivers in every age group have texted behind the wheel, run a red light or driven faster than the speed limit in the last 30 days, according to a new study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety.
Young people are the worst offenders. Eighty-eight percent of drivers ages 19 to 24 admitted to texting, speeding or running a red light.
But 10 percent of drivers ages 60 to 74 have texted or sent email on the road, while 37 percent of drivers over 75 said they’d run a red light.
Drivers’ behavior sometimes contradicts their instincts. More than three-quarters of drivers say it’s unacceptable to text or email while driving, but 31 percent had done so in the last month.
Hillsboro, Or. – A single engine plane crashed near the runway Thursday afternoon while trying to land at Twin Oaks Airpark in Hillsboro. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office says the pilot and instructor both suffered non life threatening injuries and were taken to the hospital.
Deputies say 39 year old John Gorman was the pilot receiving additional training for an advanced certification. His instructor was 68 year old Ronald Magnus. Deputies says Gorman was landing the 1963 Pipe 250 Comanche and was unable to maintain enough air speed to land on the paved runway. They say the plane came up short and collided with the ground at the leading edge of the runway. Two of the three landing gears were ripped off. The fuselage was twisted and the wings and tail section were badly damaged.
The FAA responded to the scene to complete their investigation.
A man lays a flower at a memorial along Yonge Street, Tuesday, April 24, 2018, in Toronto, the day after a driver drove a van down sidewalks, striking and killing numerous pedestrians in his path. The Canadian Press via AP Nathan Denette
gO Girls (l-r) Audrey Meeuwsen, leader Molly Dillon, Gianna Wickenhauser, Eliza Wickenhauser and Mylee Clifton wash a bike for a Growler competitor at the end of Saturday’s race in downtown Gunnison. The effort sought to raise money for the group’s summer programs through gO Initiative.
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As the Rays trudged out of Fenway Park following their latest mess in Monday's Marathon Day matinee 4-3 loss to the Red Sox, among several issues to discuss was which was more immensely troubling: The number of mistakes - physical, mental, strategic and more - they made in slogging through the 1-6 road trip that stripped away all the glimmer from their seemingly promising 5-2 start? "Frustrating loss," Rays manager Kevin Cash said. "We talk about for us to have our best chance, we've got to play clean baseball.
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Luann de Lesseps tied the knot on New Year's Eve, saying "I do" to Tom D'Agostino during a massive wedding at the Brazilian Court Hotel in Palm Beach, Florida.
While a few of the reality star's Real Housewives of New York co-stars were in attendance—including Dorinda Medley, Jill Zarinand Marysol Patton—as well as some other famous faces—like Kelly Bensimon and Cynthia Bailey—most of the RHONY cast was notably missing.
So what were people like Bethenny Frankel and Sonja Morgan doing instead?
A woman was struck by a light-rail train Monday morning. Her injuries were not considered life-threatening, officials said.
The Seattle Fire Department says a woman was hit by a light-rail train this morning in South Seattle.
The agency tweeted that firefighters evaluated the victim, who was struck by a slow-moving train near Fifth Avenue South and South Holgate Street. She was transported to Harborview Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — Alabama lawmakers could soon debate a proposal that would require all daycares to be regulated by the state and end the current exemption made for faith-based facilities.
The bill, HB 277, has over thirty representatives listed. Representative Pebblin Warren, the bill’s sponsor, has said the loophole leaves children vulnerable to abuse and neglect.
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A 40-year-old Salem-Keizer School District teacher is accused of sexually abusing a former student.
Salem Police say 40-year-old Shane Ross of Turner had ‘inappropriate sexual contact with a former student over a period of several years.’
Ross is charged with five counts of Sexual Abuse in the First Degree, nine counts of Sexual Abuse in the Second Degree and one count of Unlawful Sexual Penetration in the Second Degree.
Officials did not disclose which school Ross worked at within the district but say they are concerned there may be additional victims.
Anyone who experienced or is aware of concerning and/or inappropriate contacts involving Ross is asked to contact the Salem Police Department Tip Line at 503-588-8477.
MALAYSIA share prices opened higher on Tuesday with the FTSE Bursa Malaysia Kuala Lumpur Composite Index up 1.57 points to 1,735.50.
Volume was 89.68 million lots worth RM27.93 million.
Gainers outnumbered losers 207 to 29.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania Senate committee is advancing a bill to force people with a domestic violence ruling against them to more quickly give up their firearms.
The Judiciary Committee passed the bill unanimously Monday.
Under the bill, people convicted of domestic violence would have 48 hours to give up their firearms to a law enforcement agency, a federally licensed firearms dealer or their lawyer. Under current law, people convicted of domestic violence have 60 days and can give their guns to a relative, friend or neighbor.
In addition, defendants in final protection-from-abuse cases would have to give up their guns in 24 hours. Current law leaves forfeiture to a judge’s discretion.
Failing to hand over a firearm would be a second-degree misdemeanor, punishable by up to two years in prison.
A campaign is underway tonight to convince Federal senators to support tax cuts for big business before debate begins in Parliament this week.
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The Lions have lost another defensive player for the season.
Brandon Copeland tore a pectoral muscle in Sunday’s preseason game, according to Ian Rapoport, and will undergo season-ending surgery.
Copeland was a Swiss Army knife, capable of playing defensive end and strongside linebacker while serving as a core special teams player. He had received some first-team snaps in training camp, although Antwione Williams started at SAM against the Colts.
Copeland, 26, played all 16 games each of the past two seasons.
The Lions also lost defensive end Kerry Hyder, who tore his Achilles on Sunday, for the season.
Pope Francis is cautioning bishops to avoid politicking, business and high society.
Francis elevated to bishops’ rank three priests during a ceremony in St. Peter’s Basilica on Monday evening.
He said bishops should “abandon the temptation to become princes,” and that they are tasked “more with serving than dominating.” He told them to be available to priests in their jurisdiction “the same day, or at most, the next day” after being sought.
Francis told the three they were chosen “not for business, not for high society, not for politics.” In his five years as pope, Francis has insisted clerics must serve the rank-and-file and avoid seeking glory.
The new bishops are: Monsignors Waldemar Stanislaw Sommertag from Pelplin diocese, Poland; Alfred Xuereb, Gozo diocese, Malta; and Jose Avelino Bettencourt, Ottawa archdiocese in Canada.
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Emergency services are at the scene of a gas explosion at a house in Leicester this morning.
Police, ambulance and fire crews are at an address in Allington Drive, Birstall, amid reports of a loud bang at 7.30am.
Two people are injured and are being attended to by paramedics. The nature of their injuries is not yet known. According to the BBC, one person remains unaccounted for.
It's a country known for their rituals and quirky sense of humour and it has come to the fore again this week as the Japan Sunwolves prepare to face the ACT Brumbies in Canberra on Sunday.
The Japan Sunwolves' mascot Pinging in their first season of Super Rugby in 2016. Photo: Japan Sunwolves
Sunwolves fans have shown their support this Super Rugby season by eating opposition mascots as a good omen heading into each round.
This week they're tucking into horse meat and posting photos of their meals on social media using the hashtag #EatBrumbiesProject, as a sign of solidarity with the bottom-placed Sunwolves.
The Brumbies have put out a call to arms this week in a bid to get fans back in the stands at Canberra Stadium as the club flirts with recording its lowest season attendance in history.
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Find out about all the events taking place in your community this weekend
The weekend is once again upon us and it’s time for some fun.
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A bright new website greets our readers on TimesLIVE today as we unveil our new digital platform.
The Sunday Times website — hosted‚ as before‚ as part of TimesLIVE — has also been completely overhauled and‚ for the short term‚ will be opened up for readers to experience for free the extent and authority of our big sister’s journalism.
The new TimesLIVE has been months in planning and building and is built on world-class — but home-brewed — technology with features inspired by the best news sites globally.
Built with the smaller screen of cellphones and other mobile devices as a primary consideration‚ the new TimesLIVE will display perfectly and swiftly on all devices.
We have simplified the organisation of our journalism on the new site, based on our analysis of how our readers accessed our content and the kind of journalism they prefer.
The design also attempts to improve the user experience by presenting a clearer view of our top stories.
South Dakota gamer and musical artist NakeyJakey (a.k.a. “snakeboy229“), who loves “creating videos about games for hot boys and gamer girls,” did just that by releasing an amusing video where he gives us a history lesson on the art of video game loading screens.
Loading screens suck, but they don’t always have to. Let’s hear it for video games everybody.
The Kapuskasing Figure Skating Club hosted their annual show on April 21, with this year's theme being 'An Afternoon at the Grammy's.'
The afternoon event went from 2 to 4 pm, and featured a wide variety of skating performances from each age group, to the tune of some famous and notable music.
Please enjoy a few photos from the event.
Regarding the site for new regional hospital, it now takes people from the county a long time to get to The Met or Ouellette campus. If the new hospital is not going to be built at the proposed site near the airport, but deeper into the City of Windsor, I suggest Essex County withdraw its funding.
Lynne Chevalier, Belle River
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Mumbai, March 20 : Key Indian equity indices traded on a flat-to-positive note amid volatility during the mid-afternoon trade session on Tuesday as caution prevailed ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s March 20-21 meeting. Around 1.20 p.m., the wider Nifty50 …
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The International Monetary Fund will not take part in a bailout program for Greece if it deems the country's debt is unsustainable, the international lender's chief Christine Lagarde said in an interview published on Tuesday.
Greece needs to implement reforms agreed by euro zone finance ministers earlier this month to secure a new loan under its 86 billion-euro ($91.58 billion) bailout programme, the third since 2010.
The loan is needed to pay debt due in July, but talks continue and the IMF has not yet decided whether to join the bailout. The fund's participation is seen as a condition for Germany to unblock new funds to Greece.
"If Greek debts are not sustainable based on IMF rules and reasonable parameters, we will not take part in the program," Lagarde told German newspaper Die Welt when asked if the IMF would take part in the plan if Greek debt is not restructured.
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Iceland’s joint managing director Nick Canning has left the company after almost 15 years service.
It’s believed Mr Canning reigned last weekend from his role with the company.
Canning who joined Iceland in 2003 is leaving the frozen food retailer to seek a “fresh challenge” an internal memo sent by chief executive Malcolm Walker and published in retailgazette says.
He joined the business as ‘people and customers executive director’ before taking on the role of joint managing director alongside Sir Malcolm Walker in 2014.
“We both felt that it was the right time for him to move on and seek a fresh challenge, while he is still young and energetic enough to do so.
I believe that he now intends to take a long break while he decides what to do next.
Nick remains a good friend and he leaves with our very best wishes for success in whatever direction his future career may take him.” Said Malcom Walker in a memo sent to Iceland staff.
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One New England Patriots fan didn’t bother pretending to be impartial in Aaron Hernandez’s looming double-murder trial.
A potential juror in Hernandez’s trial wore a New England Patriots hat to Suffolk Superior Court on Tuesday, according to The Boston Herald’s Laurel J. Sweet. Court officers made him take off the hat. Needless to say, he was among the 64 people who were dismissed from the jury pool.
That leaves 119 potential jurors remaining in the pool, with another 200 expected to arrive for vetting Wednesday.
Hernandez, a former Patriots tight end, is accused of shooting Daniel Jorge Correia de Abreu and Safiro Teixeira to death on July 16, 2012 in Boston. His trial is expected to begin on March 1.
Hernandez already is serving a life sentence in prison for the 2013 murder of Odin Lloyd.
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South Fort Myers residents push for more fire hydrants
A fire scorched a home Monday on Scott Lane in south Fort Myers — and the nearest fire hydrant was nearly half a mile away.
WINK News reporter Janae Muchmore found out why some neighborhoods have hydrants and some don’t. Watch the video above for the full report.
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Las Vegas, NV based brutal death metal act Cordyceps have signed with Unique Leader Records. The group, who blend the crushing heaviness of slam with jaw dropping technicality, has been described by Black Dahlia Murder vocalist Trevor Strnad in his Obituarist column as "the new sound of terror" and "one of brutal death's most exciting new forces" will release their highly anticipated debut full length early next year. Having rapidly become one of the most highly regarded upcoming bands in the genre, Cordyceps are a very exciting addition to Unique Leader's legendary roster.
Cordyceps live:
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10 – Las Vegas, NV – Las Vegas Deathfest
July
21 – Millvale, PA – Steel City Slam Fest
20-28 – New Standard Elite USA Domination Tour
26-28 – Chicago Domination Fest
Lineup:
Jose Lopez - Guitar
Rafael Gonzalez - Drums
Clayton Meade - Vocals
Robert Jarman - Bass
Adrian Cole - Guitar
The odds of the Vegas Golden Knights winning the Stanley Cup were 500-to-1 at the start of the season.
They're considerably better tonight, heading into Game 2 of the Final against the Washington Capitals.
Vegas won Game 1 6-4 at home. Home teams that have won Game 1 of the Final have gone on to win the Cup 48 out of 56 times (84.2 percent).
Former Detroit Red Wing Tomas Nosek was the unlikely hero on Tuesday, snapping a 4-4 tie at 9:44 of the third period and scoring an empty-net goal with three seconds remaining.
Capitals vs. Golden Knights
* What: Stanley Cup Final, Game 2
* Where: T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas
* When: 8 p.m. Wednesday
* TV: NBC Sports Network
* Complete series schedule
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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to jump out of an airplane and land on a baseball field in front of thousands of people?
A couple of Islanders over the weekend into the Hooks game at Whataburger field during the national anthem on Memorial Day.
Island Moon publisher Dale Rankin looked skydivers at the Hooks baseball field.
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Johnson City Fire Department To Mark Fire Prevention Week With Puppet Shows At Local Schools
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia has nominated former German chancellor Gerhard Schroeder to the board of its biggest oil producer Rosneft as an independent director, according to a government decree published late on Friday.
Chancellor from 1998 to 2005, Schroeder is currently the chairman of the shareholders' committee of Nord Stream AG, a Gazprom-led consortium established for construction of pipeline carrying Russian natural gas across the Baltic.
Rosneft, in which Russia has a 50 percent plus one share, is under Western sanctions over Moscow's role in the Ukraine crisis.
Schroeder, who calls Russian President Vladimir Putin his friend, has criticised moves to impose sanctions on Russia.
His candidacy was put forward as Rosneft plans to increase the number of board directors to 11 from nine, the government said on its website.
Rescuers search for victims from the wreckage of a ferry that caught fire off the coast of Jakarta after it was docked at Muara Angke Port in Jakarta, Indonesia, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017. The vessel was carrying more than 230 people from the port to Tidung, a resort island in the Kepulauan Seribu chain, when it caught fire, officials said.
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TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — Police in an Ohio city say unseasonably warm weather might have contributed to a spike in killings.
The Blade reports (http://bit.ly/2pp0h4l ) that Toledo has had 14 homicides in the first three months of the year, the highest number in at least 20 years.
Police say homicides are less common in winter months. Lt. Joe Heffernan, a spokesman for Toledo Police, says warm weather creates more opportunities for conflict.
Over the past seven years the city has averaged five killings in the first three months of the year. Before this year; the highest total the newspaper could find in its records was 11, in 2004.
Heffernan said drugs appear to be a factor in more killings this year as well.
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FIlE - In this April 8, 2014 file photo, Roseanne Barr arrives at the NBC Universal Summer Press Day in Pasadena, Calif. The unprecedented sudden cancellation of ABC's TV’s top comedy "Roseanne" has left a wave of unemployment and uncertainty in its wake. Barr’s racist tweet and the almost immediate axing of her show put hundreds of people out of work. AP, File Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision
WEST DEPTFORD TWP. -- "C" is for crime, and the person stealing letters from a neighborhood's entrance signs should know they are committing one.
Residents of Meravan Farms are offering a $250 reward for information on who is stealing letters from their signs.
Township police have received several complaints regarding the letter lifters in recent months.
The letters were purchased by Meravan Farms residents, police said. Residents initially posted a $150 reward last week, but that has since grown.
Anyone with information about those responsible is asked to call police at 856-845-2300.
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Officers have arrested an armed man at a Tacoma motel where he reportedly threatened to shoot people Monday morning.
Tacoma Police Officer Loretta Cool says officers responded to the motel Monday morning around 9 a.m. after receiving reports that a shot had been fired in a room.
A short while later, others reported seeing a man outside a room with a rifle threatening to shoot everyone.
The motel was evacuated and nearby schools were placed in lockdown as a precaution.
Cool says officers tried to make contact with the man, but were unsuccessful.
Police say the man was taken into custody without incident at about 12:30 p.m. Monday.
Cool said there were no reported injuries.
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This delicious casserole is the perfect way to use summer's harvest to make a wonderful casserole for dinner!
Summer harvest corn casserole
3 cups fresh or frozen corn
2 small-medium tomatoes, or one large tomato, chopped (or use halved grape tomatoes)
1/2 large green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 large red bell pepper, chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, seeds removed, finely diced
1 1/2 cups milk
5 tablespoons butter, melted
5 eggs, whisked
6 tablespoons flour
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Method:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 9x9-inch or 8x12-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
2. Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Pour into the baking dish.
3. Bake for 45-50 minutes, remove from oven, and allow to set for 10 minutes before serving.
Enjoy!
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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.– Police say one person is in critical condition after a shooting Monday on Indy’s near northeast side.
Officers were called to the scene at North Rural Street and East 27th Street just after 5 p.m. on a report of a person shot.
One person was critically injured, according to police.
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NEW YORK — Mario Batali is stepping down from daily operations at his restaurant empire following reports of sexual misconduct by the celebrity chef over a period of at least 20 years.
The online site Eater New York reported Monday that the incidents involve at least four women, three who worked for Batali. In a prepared statement sent to The Associated Press, Batali said the complaints match up with his past behavior.
A spokesperson for Batali & Bastianich Hospitality Group says an employee reported inappropriate behavior by Batali in October. The company told Eater it was the first formal complaint against Batali and that he was reprimanded and required to attend training.
ABC said Monday that it has asked Batali to step away from the show, "The Chew" while the allegations are investigated.
Ross Taylor scored a record-equalling 17th Test ton for New Zealand to help leave the Black Caps on the brink of a series victory over West Indies.
Taylor's unbeaten 107 in New Zealand's second-innings 291 for eight declared in Hamilton moved him level with Martin Crowe and Kane Williamson as his country's leading century-maker.
Williamson's declaration gave West Indies a tricky period to survive but they lost Kieran Powell and Shimron Hetmyer to close the third day of the second Test on 30 for two in pursuit of an improbable victory target of 444.
New Zealand began the day needing two wickets to wrap up West Indies' first innings and Trent Boult took them in consecutive balls to finish with four for 73 in the tourists' 221.
The Black Caps started their second innings with a lead of 152 and Taylor's hundred left them well on course for another comfortable win after taking the opening Test by an innings and 67 runs.
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OGDEN, Utah – A fifteen-year-old male is facing charges in Ogden after police say he ran into a vehicle, broke into a home, and started a fight.
Due to his age, police did not release the juvenile’s name.
According to Lt. Christiansen with the Ogden Police Department, the teen was speeding near the 2800 block of Jackson Avenue early Sunday morning and allegedly ran into a jeep that was attempting to get out of his way.
The suspect then ran into an additional car that was severely damaged, Christiansen said.
After getting into a wreck, the teen allegedly broke into a home, fought the homeowner, and threatened to kill him.
Ogden police entered the home as the two individuals were fighting.
The suspect sustained injuries from both the accident and the fight.
According to Christiansen, the juvenile was facing charges of aggravated assault, burglary, assault on a police officer, DUI, and hit and run.
A search is underway for suspects who allegedly tried to kidnap a woman who was waiting for a ride in Azusa.The woman told police she was standing on the sidewalk near First Street and San Gabriel Avenue at around 2:30 a.m. Sunday when a black minivan drove up and stopped next to her.A man got out and forced her into the back seat. But as the van began to drive away eastbound on First Street, the victim was able to fight off the kidnapper and exit the van.The woman told police there were three men in the van, and all of them had their faces covered.The van, which was described to be similar to a Nissan Quest, drove off from the scene.If you have any information about this crime, you're urged to contact the Azusa Police Department at (626) 812-3200.
One of the most exciting parts of the Winter season is running to Starbucks to get our hands on the holiday drinks. One of our favorites is the spicy Gingerbread Latte. Turns out, the festive drink also happens to be excellent hair color inspiration.
Starting with a deep coffee-hued base and adding highlights of warm-copper, this brunette hair color is a gorgeous choice for the Winter season. The lighter hues are reminiscent of adding milk into your latte and seeing the different shades of brown that appear in your holiday red cup. The drink itself is delicious, so you can't blame us for getting excited about this beauty inspiration.
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Berra allowed two goals on 22 shots in relief of Ryan Miller during a 5-2 loss to the Canadiens on Saturday.
The journeyman goaltender was called up Thursday and pressed into service after Miller struggled in the first 10 minutes. Unfortunately for Berra, he didn't really do anything to prove he deserves more playing time. In five appearances with the Ducks this season, he is 1-1-1 with a .926 save percentage and 2.31 GAA, but his career save percentage sits at just .905. Berra will be back in the AHL once John Gibson (lower-body) is ready, which could be very soon.
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South Platte in Denver. (Photo by Mr.TinDC via Creative commons license, Flickr) Almost 8 million acre-feet of water has left Colorado in the past 20 years that the state could have kept, according to preliminary data from a legislative-commissioned study expected later this year. It’s enough to make a water warrior cry. An acre-foot of […]
Classic rock fans rejoice — legendary rock band ZZ Top will be playing in Summerside, P.E.I., this August.
Credit Union Place announced Monday afternoon that the rock trio, known for hit songs such as Sharp Dressed Man, La Grange and Gimme All Your Lovin', would touch down in Summerside on Aug. 14.
ZZ Top will swing into the Maritimes to play in Saint John, N.B., the day before Summerside and then go on to play two shows in Quebec.
Tickets for the Summerside show go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, Credit Union Place said, and will range between $66.80 to $113.20.
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MULTAN: The police were failed to present complete chalan in the court against three accused in the murder of social media celebrity Qandeel Baloch’s case.
During the hearing, the main accused, Waseem and Haq Nawaz, and Mufti Abdul Qavi. The family of murdered social media star was also in attendance.
District & Sessions Judge Chaudhry Abdul Rasheed ordered the three fugitives, including Qandeel’s brother, to be presented in court.
The hearing was adjourned till February 17.
Mufti Qavi, who is suspected of inciting Qandeel’s brother to murder her, while speaking to the media outside the court said he appeared before the court because he respects the judiciary.
Qandeel Baloch, shot to fame for her provocative selfies and videos that polarized Pakistan. She was allegedly strangled on July 16, 2016, by her brother Waseem.
Prior to her death, Baloch, 26, spoke of worries about her safety and had appealed to the Interior Ministry to provide her with security.
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JACKSON, Wyo. — Some parents in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, are upset that “shooting at (President Donald) Trump” was offered as a possible answer on a multiple-choice, online English test.
The Jackson Hole News & Guide reported Friday that the Jackson Hole High School quiz has since been taken down.
Teton County School District officials apologized and say they take threats of any kind seriously.
The quiz involved George Orwell’s 1945 novel “Animal Farm” and asked why a character in the book orders that a gun be fired.
Parent Jim McCollum says he was surprised when his son, a junior, came home and showed him a screenshot of the quiz.
McCollum says the potential answer on Trump was completely out of line.
(AP) – Lauren Conrad is celebrating the new year by announcing she’s expecting a baby.
The 30-year-old former star of MTV’s “Laguna Beach” and “The Hills” posted a picture of her sonogram on Instagram on Sunday with the note, “I have a feeling 2017 is going to be the best year yet.”
This will be the first child for Conrad and her 36-year-old musician husband, William Tell. The couple married in 2014.
Since leaving TV, Conrad has worked as a fashion designer and launched a homeware line.
Happy New Year! I have a feeling 2017 is going to be the best year yet… A photo posted by Lauren Conrad (@laurenconrad) on Jan 1, 2017 at 7:57am PST
NEW YORK (AP) – Bruno Mars is donating $1 million from his Michigan concert to aid those affected by the Flint water crisis.
Mars told the audience Saturday at his show in Auburn Hills that he and tour promoter Live Nation are redirecting funds from the concert to The Community Foundation of Greater Flint, a charity.
In 2014, Flint switched water sources and failed to add corrosion-reducing phosphates, allowing lead from old pipes to leach into the water.
Mars says in a statement that “as people, especially as Americans, we need to stand together to make sure something like this never happens in any community ever again.”
Mars is performing at the Palace of Auburn Hills during his 24K Magic World Tour. His latest album, “24K Magic,” recently achieved double platinum status.
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TEHRAN, Iran — Iranian state TV says police have arrested a man who was hoarding two tons of gold coins in order to manipulate the market.
The Wednesday report quotes Tehran police chief Gen. Hossein Rahimi as saying the 58-year-old suspect had accomplices who helped him collect the coins over the past 10 months. He did not identify the suspect, who state media referred to as the “Sultan of Coins.”
Two tons would be the equivalent of around 250,000 coins.
Iranians have stocked up on gold coins and other safe haven investments as the local currency has plummeted in recent months. The Iranian rial has plunged to 90,000 to the dollar — double the government rate of 42,000.
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(WXYZ) - Bruno Mars is donating $1 million from his concert at the Palace of Auburn Hills to help those affected by the Flint water crisis.
The singer told the audience that he and his tour promoter are redirecting funds from the show to The Community Foundation of Greater Flint.
"I'm very thankful to the Michigan audience for joining me in supporting this cause," Mars said in a statement.
"Ongoing challenges remain years later for Flint residents, and it's important that we don't forget our brothers and sisters affected by this disaster."
Elevated levels of lead were found in children, and 12 people died in a Legionnaires' disease outbreak.
Experts suspect it was linked to improperly treated water.
Mars' 24K Magic World Tour sold out at the Palace Saturday night.
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Precise Biometrics appoints new R&D director
Fredrik Clementson has been appointed new R&D Director and member of the management team. Fredrik will commence his role on September 1 and replaces Rutger Petersson who will leave the company at the end of the month.
“Fredrik has been working for a long time within the company and has extensive knowledge about our business, products and customers. He will strengthen the management team and become instrumental in taking our products to the next level”, said Håkan Persson, CEO of Precise Biometrics.
Fredrik Clementson has worked within the company for ten years as a developer, project manager and in sales. Fredrik has previous experience from working as a developer at Obigo and Teleca USA.
TOKYO (TR) – Tokyo Metropolitan Police have arrested a 53-year-old man in the stabbing of a female dentist in Adachi Ward last month, reports Fuji News Network (Aug. 12).
At around 9:30 p.m. on July 25, Osamu Sato, an electrician, allegedly slashed the dentist, 58, after she had just closed her dental clinic, located in the Adachi area of the ward.
The woman received injuries to her left hand that were expected to require two weeks to heal.
Sato, who has been accused of trespassing and inflicting injury, was sent to prosecutors on Saturday morning. He admits to the allegations. A search of his residence by police resulted in the discovery of a knife that he said was used in the crime.
Prior to the incident, Sato, who was wearing a mask and dressed entirely in black, pushed his way into the clinic as the victim was leaving, police said. The two then began to jostle with one another, during which time the woman was injured. The assailant then fled the scene without uttering a sound.
Negotiators from the European Union and Britain have hailed major progress in Brexit talks but conceded there was no breakthrough on keeping open the Irish border. Britain is due to leave the EU by the end of March in 2019, but negotiations must be concluded by later this year.
DUBAI, May 30 (Reuters) - Iran's oil minister has asked OPEC to support his country against what he called "illegal, unilateral and extraterritorial sanctions" referring to the United States sanctions on the OPEC member after the U.S. pulled out of a nuclear deal with Tehran.
U.S. President Donald Trump earlier this month abandoned a nuclear deal with Iran and announced the "highest level" of sanctions against the OPEC member. Iran is the third-largest oil producer in the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries after Saudi Arabia and Iraq.
"I would like to... seek OPEC´s support in accordance with Article 2 of the OPEC Statute, which emphasises safeguarding the interests of member countries individually and collectively," Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Zanganeh said in a letter seen by Reuters.
The letter was addressed to the United Arab Emirates Energy Minister Suhail al-Mazrouei, who holds OPEC presidency in 2018. (Reporting by Rania El Gamal. Editing by Jane Merriman)
The Mexico national team was already preparing for life without one dos Santos brother. Now, it won't have either.
And the same may be true for the Los Angeles Galaxy.
El Tri announced late Sunday that midfielder Jonathan dos Santos will miss its upcoming friendlies with Iceland and Croatia because of a hamstring injury suffered Friday while playing in a scrimmage for his club team, the Galaxy.
A similar injury suffered earlier in March cost forward Giovani dos Santos, Jonathan's brother and Galaxy teammate, a spot on the Mexican roster.
Giovani was expected to miss three weeks at the time of the injury, suffered March 11, while the Galaxy will provide an update on Jonathan's status later in the week.
The Galaxy next play the Vancouver Whitecaps FC on Saturday. Mexico is scheduled to play Iceland in Santa Clara, Calif., on Friday, then travel to Arlington, Texas, to face Croatia on March 27.
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The North Central Texas Academy Pioneers beat the Granbury JV in the title game 51-41 to win the Santo Tournament this weekend.
Senior Strata Ivic had 21 points in the championship game.
The Pioneers maintained their spot at No. 1 in the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches Private Class 1A state rankings.
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The Curb Market in Crosstown Concourse is fully stocked with local produce on opening day Wednesday, June 14. The grocer also features local dairy products, meats and other groceries; an in-house butcher shop; and a full kitchen preparing hot and cold dishes for dine-in and carry-out.
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Henderson Police say they found a woman wanted for drug trafficking hiding under a bed in an apartment. Seana Schwartz, 32, is charged with possession of meth and drug paraphernalia.
Henderson Police were at an apartment at the Fair Acres Apartment complex and were told Schwartz was hiding in the bedroom under the bed. Officers located Schwartz and detained her.
Dispatch confirmed Schwartz had an arrest warrant for theft and trafficking meth. Police say the tenant gave them permission to search the apartment.
While officers searched the apartment, they found a baggie containing a crystal-like substance that field tested positive for meth, scales, empty baggies, and two glass smoking pipes in the bedroom where Schwartz was located.
Police also found some loose pills.
Schwartz was also served with two outstanding arrest warrants. She is being held in the Henderson County Jail.
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Analysts at Scotiabank explained that AUD appears to be struggling around its multi-year highs near 0.80 following an impressive 10% rally from its May low.
Key Quotes:
"Technicals are suggestive of exhaustion and narrowing spreads are eroding AUD support."
"Bullish AUD CFTC positioning is extended at the upper end of its multi-year range and we highlight the risk of an adjustment."
AUD is trading well above both our Q4 2017 target at 0.75 and our Q4 2018 target at 0.78."
On Sunday afternoon at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, I was able to hear a recital by the brilliant local bayan player Stas Venglevski and Tatyana Krasnobaeva, a Belarussian cimbalom player making her American debut. A cimbalom is a hammered dulcimer, an instrument with a long tradition in Belarus. It has a harpsichord-like tone, but with more ring, with a silvery sound.
I never expected to hear a virtuoso cimbalom player, but Krasnobaeva is certainly that. She has astounding technique, which became clearer as the concert progressed. She plays with mind-boggling speed, so evident in transcriptions of music by Giuseppe Tartini, Pablo de Sarasate, Manuel de Falla, Camille Saint-Saëns, and an intricate piece by Venglevski himself, “Musette Caprice.”
Venglevski played more a supporting role, artfully keeping his volume down, supporting the light-toned cimbalom. This was a wonderful combination of players, each matching the other with artful ensemble and highly expressive playing.
In: Dale Morris makes his AFL return. Photo: Darrian Traynor
Premiership defender Dale Morris will return to the AFL at Etihad Stadium on Saturday with the Western Bulldogs declaring the veteran ready to go.
Morris, 35, suffered a partial tear of his ACL at training in February but did not require surgery.
The 241-game All-Australian will hope he can repeat the experience of former teammate Daniel Giansiracusa who successfully returned from a similar injury without going under the knife.
Morris has played two games in the VFL and his return will give the struggling Bulldogs a boost as they attempt to cause an upset and stay in finals contention.
He replaces Zaine Cordy who misses with concussion while Bailey Dale is out with a stress reaction in his foot.
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March is Brain Injury Awareness month and doctors at Palmetto Health know many people are getting ready to hit the roadways for spring trips.
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Album review: Bez’s Gbagyi Child is the sound of home
by Wilfred Okiche Bez Idakula wowed the world with Supersun, his Cobhams Asuquo produced 2011 debut disc that made the case at the time for a wider embrace of broader musical tastes and at the same time, supplied proof that a different kind of alternative music exists, one that is rooted in home culture and […]
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Transfer of four acres of defence land for the construction of a school at Kandhar Lines in Delhi Cantonment was also approved during the meeting. (Reuters)
The Union Cabinet today approved transfer of seven acres of defence land to Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) for the construction of a school in Udhampur in Jammu and Kashmir.
“The meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi also approved the transfer of 7.5 acres of defence land on lease at a nominal rent of Re 1 per annum for the construction of a Kendriya Vidyalaya in Jalandhar Cantt,” an official statement said.
Transfer of four acres of defence land for the construction of a school at Kandhar Lines in Delhi Cantonment was also approved during the meeting.
Strictly Come Dancing is one of the most popular shows on TV and star of the show Shirley Ballas embodies everything the show stands for: glamorous and professional.
The TV star, aged 57, was born in 1960, and given the name Shirley Rich by her parents.
A professional ballroom dancer, she started on the dance floor aged just seven years old and worked her way up the ranks to specialise in the International Latin division.
In fact, so brilliant in that division - and after winning several championship titles - Shirley was dubbed The Queen of Latin on the dance scene.
The BBC star looks years younger than her actual age - 57 - and oozes style when she steps out alongside her fellow judges Darcey Bussell, Craig Revel Horwood and Bruno Tonioli.
Do you know how much Shirley Ballas' net worth is?
They have offered me a competitive salary, as well as 200 options at 1300 USD per option. The company is valued at around $1B. Options vest on a four year schedule.
Do I have enough information to make a call on whether this is a good deal, or do I need to know more?
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, on Wednesday, said he was not aware of an order of mandamus granted by a court for the National Assembly to begin impeachment process against President Muhammadu Buhari.
The Minister said this while answering questions from State House correspondents at the end of the weekly meeting of the Federal Executive Council at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
“I’m just hearing it from you. I will have to read it myself,” the minister said.
A Federal High Court sitting in Osogbo, Osun state, presided over by Justice Maureen Onyetenu, had on Wednesday given the order in a motion filed before her by the Chairman, Nigeria Bar Association, Ilesa branch, Mr. Kanmi Ajibola and a human rights activist, Mr. Suleiman Adeniyi.
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ASTANA, July 4 (Reuters) - Kazakhstan’s new foreign investment hub the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) said on Wednesday that China’s Silk Road Fund had signed documents to become a shareholder in the hub’s exchange. (Reporting by Mariya Gordeyeva; writing by Polina Nikolskaya; editing by Jason Neely)
The Muskingum County Sheriff’s Department is searching for a missing teenager. He is 17-year-old Christopher Black. Detectives say he is a light skinned black male, 5’6”, 160 pounds with dark curly hair. He was last seen leaving his home on December 5th wearing tan pant, black hoodie and a black vest. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asking to call the sheriff’s office at 740 452-3637.
US Vice President Mike Pence (centre) at the DMZ. PIC/afp
Panmunjom: US Vice President Mike Pence travelled to the tense zone dividing North and South Korea and warned Pyongyang that after years of testing the US and South Korea with its nuclear ambitions, "the era of strategic patience is over." Pence made an unannounced visit to the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) yesterday at the start of his 10-day trip to Asia.
"President Trump has made it clear that the patience of the United States and our allies in this region has run out and we want to see change. We want to see North Korea abandon its reckless path of the development of nuclear weapons, and also its continual use and testing of ballistic missiles is unacceptable," said Pence.
The firm behind Calculate Linux is celebrating the end of the year by releasing a new version of Calculate Linux, a Gentoo derived distribution.All flavors of Calculate Linux have been upgraded to version 17 and it also premieres a new "Timeless" server flavor of the distribution. Calculate Linux 17 features an updated GUI manager, command-line manager improvements, support for starting up the system without PulseAudio, a beta version of the LXQt desktop for Calculate Linux, MATE 1.16 with GTK3 is now available, the latest Linux kernel is packaged, support for installation onto NVMe SSDs, and a range of other updates.Those wishing to learn more about Calculate Linux 17 can do so at Calculate-Linux.org
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The Hancock Historical Museum, 422 W. Sandusky St., will host its free monthly Classic Movie Night at 7 p.m. Friday with a screening of “The Thin Man.”
The film, starring William Powell and Myrna Loy, was nominated for four Academy Awards in 1935, including Best Picture.
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Time now for Your Weekend Pulse! your guide to what is happening in our area this weekend with Alexia Severnson, Pulse Editor for the Las Cruces Sun-News and Edmundo Resendez. This weekend, the 17th Annual Jazz Happening in Mesilla, the 7th Annual Cultural Bazaar, two new plays: Breakneck Julius Caesar and Breakneck Hamlet at the Black Box Theatre, and St. Luke’s Country Fair.
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One of the young Americans waiting to make his mark on the first team in Germany earned his first chance of the new season to impress on Monday.
Weston McKennie, who was promoted to the Schalke first team at the end of last season, made his first start for the Bundesliga club on Monday in the DFB-Pokal opener against BFC Dynamo from Berlin, a team from the Regionalliga Nordost in the fourth tier of German soccer.
McKennie played the first 55 minutes of the clash in Berlin for the Bundesliga side before he was taken off the field for Leon Goretzka. The United States U-20 international is one of three Americans in the Schalke system along side Nick Taitague and Haji Wright, who was loaned out to Sandhausen last week.
Schalke went on to win the contest 2-0 behind two goals from Yevhen Konoplyanka. The club begins its Bundesliga season on Saturday with a home match against RB Leipzig.
A nonprofit group that rates hospitals has released its latest patient-safety grades, giving most Kentucky hospitals a B or C. The scores are similar to grades released in October, but the overall score for Kentucky hospitals rose from 35th to 32nd among the states. The Leapfrog Group, a nonprofit based in Washington, D.C., evaluated 2,639 hospitals nationwide, including 51 in Kentucky.
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Tamra Judge is cancer-free!
The Real Housewives of Orange County star took to Instagram on Thursday to reveal that she is no longer battling skin cancer.
"I had Surgury [sic] last week and today I found out I am Melanoma Free margins are clear," Judge wrote alongside a pic of her stitches. "Save YOUR a** and get a full body skin check. @cacoastalderm thank you for all you do. #sunblock #skincheck #melanomaawareness #HoagCancerCenter #TanningbedsShouldBeBanned."
(FREE BEACON) — A progressive super PAC is rallying Democrats to impeach Vice President Mike Pence, suggesting in an email he ordered Special Counsel Robert Mueller to end the Russia investigation.
Pence said in an interview on May 10 that Mueller should “wrap it up,” meaning bring an end to his sprawling probe that’s loomed over the White House for more than a year. He did not order Mueller to end the probe, however, nor has President Donald Trump, although Trump has been a frequent critic of what he calls Mueller’s “witch hunt.”
In an email, the PAC Progressive Turnout Project wrote, “BREAKING: Pence commits Obstruction of Justice by ordering Robert Mueller to end Russia Investigation.”
Two Holocaust survivors gave a talk at a Slough school and shared their experiences with pupils as part of Holocaust Memorial Day.
Holocaust survivors Bob, 92 and Ann Kirk, 89, went to Eden Girls’ School to share their stories of fleeing Nazi Germany as young children.
The day’s activities also included visits from Rabbi Zvi Solomons and Slough Baptist Church leader Wayne Dixon.
Pupil Zahra Mahamud said: “The Kirks were so inspirational.
“They could have let their past affect them negatively for the rest of their lives, but they chose not to.”
Mrs Kirk, born Hannah Kuhn, and Mr Kirk, born Rudolf Kirchheimer, moved to the UK aged 10 and 13 via the Kindertransport – a scheme allowing children to move to the UK and live with foster families.
Both learned later that their parents had died in the Holocaust.
Holocaust memorial day was on Saturday, 27 January.
Regina A. Orlowski of Mattituck died Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017. She was 89.
“Jean” was born in Greenport Jan. 25, 1928, to Bertha (Ryan) and Irving Comiskey.
Predeceased by her husband Bruno D. “Brusie” Orlowski on Dec. 15, 1999, she is survived by her children, Susan Skrezec of Mattituck and Peter (Deborah) Orlowski of Mattituck; sister, Patricia Lee; grandchildren, Carl and Josh Skrezec, Karen Yacono and Jacy Ross and four great-grandchildren, Dominick and Rylie Skrezec, Myah Orlowski, Grace Ross and Evan Yacono.
The family will receive visitors Thursday, Dec. 14, from 4 to 7 p.m. at DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Mattituck. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 15, at Our Lady of Good Counsel R.C. Church, Monsignor Joseph W. Staudt officiating. Interment will follow at Sacred Heart R.C. Cemetery in Cutchogue.
Memorial donations to the Mattituck Fire Department would be appreciated.
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New Delhi: Thirty-nine Indians kidnapped by the Islamic State in Iraq's Mosul in 2014 are dead, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said on Tuesday.
The minister told the Rajya Sabha that their bodies were spotted using deep penetration radar. The bodies were exhumed from mass graves and their identities confirmed by DNA tests, she said.
"The bodies were sent to Baghdad for DNA testing. The DNA of 38 Indians have been matched," she said.
All of them were construction workers, mostly from Punjab, and were employed by an Iraqi company in Mosul.
They were taken hostage by Islamic State militants when they took control of the second largest city in Iraq in 2014. The workers were trying to leave Mosul when they were held hostage. Minister of State for External Affairs V.K. Singh visited Iraq, days after Mosul was liberated by Iraqi forces from the rule of Islamic State.
Turkish aircraft carried out nine violations of Greek air space in the northeastern, central and southeastern Aegean on Friday, according to Greek defense officials.
The 11 Turkish aircraft – eight F-16s flying in four pairs, one CN-235 and two helicopters – also violated the Athens Flight Information Region eight times, according to Greek officials who said that four of the Turkish aircraft were armed.
All of the Turkish aircraft were intercepted by Greek jets in line with international rules of engagement.
The spike in aerial activity coincided with Greece’s annual defense exercises, known as Parmenion, which ended on Friday.
Lyles finished with 25 points 9-15 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and one steal in 26 minutes during Sunday's 126-116 loss to Indiana.
Lyles turned in a gem Sunday, scoring a career-high 25 points in the process. He most certainly flashed his upside, as he saw additional run due to the lingering injury to Nikola Jokic. He has had some nice games since Jokic went down but has also added some duds. He is worth a look if you are after some short-term value, but will likely regress upon Jokic's return.
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United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit Arbitration award Vacatur – Perjury – Attorney’s fees Odeon Capital Group LLC, et al. v. Bret Ackerman 16-1545-cv (L) Judges Calabresi, Pooler, and Wesley Background: The parties appealed from an order that denied the petitioners’ motion to amend their petition to vacate an arbitration award. The respondent had worked as a bond ...
Study: South Carolinians don't work very hard as it turns out
We swear it FEELS like we work hard, but a recent study finds that South Carolinians just don't work all that hard compared to 115 other cities in the study.
Chile Finance Minister Says TPP Better With U.S. in It
Chile’s Finance Minister Felipe Larrain says the U.S. should rejoin the TPP. He also discusses Chile's credit rating which was slashed. He spoke with Bloomberg's Shery Ahn on "Bloomberg Markets." (Source: Bloomberg)
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque group gathered at UNM Sunday evening to show support for the people of Charlottesville, Virginia and rally against white supremacy.
Demonstrators said after Saturday’s events on the East Coast, they couldn’t sit idly by.
“If you sit on your rear end, then you’re allowing actions like that to happen. It’s essentially, supporting by not opposing,” said Mike Newell, a demonstrator.
More people gathered in Old Town on Sunday as well, with dozens more similar rallies being held across the nation over the past couple of days.
People attend opening day of E3 at the Los Angeles Convention Center on June 13. Two Oregon-based games studios, Portland's Fullbright and Central Oregon's Bend Studios, showed off new footage from their 2017 projects that are getting positive buzz from industry press. People attend opening day of E3 at the Los Angeles Convention Center on June 13. Two Oregon-based games studios, Portland's Fullbright and Central Oregon's Bend Studios, showed off new footage from their 2017 projects that are getting positive buzz from industry press.( The Pacific Northwest has long been known as a hotbed of games development - both Nintendo and Microsoft call Washington home, after all.
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KASHECHEWAN, Ont. -- An evacuation due to flooding fears is underway at a remote First Nation community in northern Ontario.
Area MP Charlie Angus says 325 people from Kashechewan First Nation flew to Kapuskasing, Ont., on Sunday and another 200 are expected to leave the community Monday as ice breaks up north of the community along the Albany River.
Angus says children, the elderly and the sick are being evacuated first as a precautionary measure.
He says local officials and those from the province will monitor the ice as open water moves towards the reserve where roughly 2,000 people live.
Angus says the ice could easily jam, which would cause the nearby areas to quickly flood because a dike could fail.
He says the community is expected to sit down soon with representatives from the federal and provincial government to discuss relocation to higher ground.
BOSTON — A purported psychic who charged an elderly Massachusetts woman more than $3.5 million for exorcisms and "spiritual cleansing" has pleaded guilty to evading taxes.
Federal prosecutors say 41-year-old Sally Ann Johnson of south Florida ran businesses that claimed to offer "psychic readings" and "spiritual cleansing and strengthening."
Between 2007 and 2014, prosecutors say a Martha's Vineyard woman paid Johnson more than $3.5 million for services that claimed to rid the woman of demons.
Prosecutors say Johnson didn't report the income and tried to hide the money so she wouldn't have to pay taxes on it.
Johnson pleaded guilty in the federal court in Boston Thursday and has agreed to repay the woman. She's expected to be sentenced in January.
WEST BROMWICH, England — Southampton moved out of the relegation zone and left West Bromwich Albion in deeper trouble in last place in the English Premier League by winning 3-2 at the Hawthorns on Saturday.
Goals from Mario Lemina and Jack Stephens turned the game around for Southampton in the final five minutes of the first half after Ahmed Hegazi's opener.
James Ward-Prowse sealed a 3-2 victory with a free kick in the second half, then Salomon Rondon pulled a goal back with a header in the 72nd minute.
But West Brom couldn't level and is four points from safety, while Southampton moved two points clear of the relegation zone.
West Brom paid tribute to the late Cyrille Regis before kickoff. Regis, who endured racist abuse while forging a career with West Brom and defied threats of violence to represent England, died aged 59 last month.
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Over the years Colin Stetson has worked extensively live and in studio with a wide range of bands and musicians including Tom Waits, Arcade Fire, Bon Iver, TV On The Radio, Feist, Laurie Anderson, Lou Reed, Bill Laswell, Evan Parker, The Chemical Brothers, Animal Collective, Hamid Drake, LCD Soundsystem, The National, Angelique Kidjo, Fink, and David Gilmore. Meanwhile he has developed an utterly unique voice as a soloist, principally on saxophones and clarinets, his intense technical prowess matched by his exhilarating and emotionally gripping skills as a songwriter.
BRUSSELS The European Commission said on Tuesday it had approved Italy's sale to UBI Banca (UBI.MI) of three small banks which were rescued by Italian authorities in 2015.
The EU executive said the sale of Banca Marche, Nuova Banca Etruria and Nuova Carichieti to UBI bank did not distort competition.
The purchase by UBI Banca of the three banks "depended on their remaining non-performing loans being sold to a third party," the Commission said in a statement.
As part of that sale of bad loans, "the resolution fund injected additional capital of 810 million euros ($883.8 million) into the three bridge banks and granted a set of guarantees for risks related to the acquired entities."
The operation was considered in line with EU state aid rules, the Commission said.
(Reporting by Francesco Guarascio @fraguarascio; editing by Philip Blenkinsop)
Dansby (knee) played seven of 54 defensive snaps during Saturday's preseason victory against the Raiders, Mike Jurecki of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM reports.
Held out of the Hall of Fame Game due to a knee issue, Dansby took over his expected spot in the starting lineup at inside linebacker Saturday. In order to preserve the veteran for the regular season, expect his snaps to be limited during the Cardinals' three exhibitions still on the docket.
How does your HOARDING compare to other people?
Most of us have a little HOARDER hidden somewhere inside of us. Thanks to a new survey, you can compare your hoarding instincts to everyone else. Here are the results…
1. Do you still have multiple stuffed animals or keepsakes from childhood? 61% say yes.
2. Do you save your old cell phones? 42% do, 58% don’t.
3. How many pairs of jeans do you have? 35% have more than five.
4. How many pairs of shoes do you have? Only 40% have less than 10 pairs.
5. Do you still have CDs? 63% say yes.
6. Do you still have DVDs? 51% have more than 20.
7. Do you still have VHS tapes? 46% do.
8. Do you have a bunch of cords but you’re not sure what they connect to? 56% do.
9. Do you have multiple hammers, screwdrivers, nails, and other tools? 52% do.
10. And finally, 58% have looked in their closet and thought, “What IS all of this?”
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Tampa Bay rookie Jacob Faria handcuffed the Blue Jays over 6 1/3 innings and the Rays tormented Toronto starter Marco Estrada early en route to an 8-1 victory Tuesday night. The 23-year-old Faria becomes just the third Ray to win his first two career major-league games as a starter, joining Joe Kennedy and Jeremy Hellickson .
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It’s strange to think that, just five years ago, the San Francisco 49ers were the gold standard for NFL organizations. The roster was packed with young talent, led by a capable head coach, and the team made it to the three conference championships and a Super Bowl as a result.
But ever since Jim Harbaugh left, coupled to some severe injuries to Colin Kaepernick, things have been going downhill fast in San Fran. Jim Tomsula came and went in 2015, then after a disappointing showing this year, Chip Kelly will be the latest to move on.
So, once again, the the 49ers will find themselves back to the drawing board. And it’ll cost them: As Adam Schefter noted on Sports Center this morning, between Kelly, Tomsula and their various assistants, they’ve burned $69 million on head coaches.
The Atlanta City Council’s Public Safety and Legal Administration Committee will hold a second work session Friday, June 1 from 10-11:30 a.m. to discuss legislation that would change the requirements for booting vehicles in the city of Atlanta (Legislative Reference No. 18-O-1129).
If approved, the legislation would make several amendments to the city’s code, including lowering the fees charged by booting companies to remove their devices, requiring employees to wear company uniforms, requiring companies to use self-release boots, reducing the response time to remove boots, and creating uniform and adequate signage to be posted on private property where vehicle immobilization devices are used.
The public is invited to attend the work session, which will be held in Committee Room No. 1 on the second floor of Atlanta City Hall, 55 Trinity Avenue, S.W.
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Each episode takes listeners to the fields and farms, restaurant and home kitchens where the food action is really happening meeting the people who perpetuate the renowned food culture of this delicious place. During the hour long program Poppy also travels outside of her home turf to hear what’s new in the national and international food world.
The everyday struggles of living in the secluded state of Alaska where one wrong decision could cost you your life.
TORONTO, April 20 Canada's telecom and broadcast regulator ruled on Thursday that all data delivered online must be treated equally by internet service providers, a blow to large companies seeking to leverage either their own or other companies content to win customers.
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission specifically ruled that Quebecor Inc's Videotron can no longer offer music streaming services from the likes of Spotify and Google Music to some wireless customers without them counting against a monthly data allowance. (Reporting by Alastair Sharp; Editing by Denny Thomas and Diane Craft)
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Days after a 22-year-old man was killed in clashes in Uttar Pradesh's Kasganj, state minister minister Satyadev Pachauri on Saturday stoked a potential controversy calling the violence a "minor incident"."Such minor incidents happen often... everywhere. There is no need to pay much heed," he told the media when asked about the clashes that erupted on Republic Day in the town.Clashes ensued in the city on Republic Day following a "Tiranga Bike Rally" in Kasganj. The violence claimed a local, Chandan Gupta's life which further triggered a spiral of violence in the town. Amid the aftermath, at least three shops, two buses and a car were torched. Two people have been arrested thus far for Chandan's killing.Mr Pachauri, Uttar Pradesh minister for Khadi, village industries and textile, held district authorities responsible for the incident. "Officials should have taken strict steps to check lawbreakers before the situation took a turn for the worse," he said. (With inputs from PTI)
The longest hole on the course will probably play as a three-shot hole in 2018.
Shinnecock Hills Hole By Hole Guide: Hole 16
Hole 16: Par-5: 616 yards
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Shinnecock Hills’ longest hole on the course, the par-5 16th measures at a monstrous 616 yards and often plays into the wind too. Therefore for most of the field it will play as a three-shot hole.
The fairway twist and turns its way through the terrain, and is flanked by bunkers along the way too.
On the approach, there are five green-side bunkers to avoid and the green a swale to the right and long. It is a birdie chance, but is more than capable of destroying your round.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Birmingham United Cerebral Palsy has revealed its new name. The new name is United Ability.
Executive Director Dr. Gary Edwards tells us the mission of the organization is the same, but the new brand reflects the growing list of disabilities the group treats, including autism, down syndrome and traumatic brain injuries.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP)  Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Kilmartin's office says a grand jury has found a deadly shooting by police on a busy Providence highway "lawful and legally justified."
Kilmartin's office on Friday released the findings of the Providence County grand jury in the Nov. 9 shooting.
The incident began with a high-speed chase prompted by the theft of a state police cruiser, and ended with nine officers from Providence and state police shooting more than 40 rounds into a pickup truck after it rammed a car.
The truck's 32-year-old driver, Joseph Santos, was killed. He was not the man who stole the cruiser.
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A passenger was seriously injured.
Civil liberties advocates have raised questions about whether police followed proper procedures for high-speed chases and use of force.
Greece’s HFSF bank rescue fund is seeking new applications for the role of chief executive after two previous candidates turned down the job because they feared it could be short-term.
The Hellenic Financial Stability Fund said the term of the new CEO will be renewable but cannot run beyond the end of June 2020.
The two candidates previously chosen by a selection panel had opted out because the initial term ran only until next June.
New applicants have until January 22 to put their names forward.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Nashville attorney and former Army helicopter pilot James Mackler says he is running for the Democratic nomination to represent Tennessee in the U.S. Senate.
Mackler announced Monday that he wants to challenge incumbent Republican Sen. Bob Corker in next year’s general election.
Mackler, 44, suspended his legal career in response to the 9-11 attacks, joining the Army in 2001. He spent three years as a Black Hawk pilot in the 101st Airborne Division that included a deployment to Iraq and an Air Medal for “bold and audacious piloting.”
He later transferred the Judge Advocate General Corps. Mackler left active duty in 2011, but continues to serve in the Tennessee Air National Guard.
Republicans have held both of Tennessee’s seats in the Senate since 1994.
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The beauty world is currently obsessed with skin care, which can be both a good and bad thing. It's a positive because skin care is, obviously, very important. Your skin is the largest organ in your body, and protecting and taking care of it is about more than just looking ageless or pore-less — it's about staying healthy.
The popularity of skin care can be a negative thing because the influx of advice and tips from just about anyone can easily lead many of us to make some pretty big skin-care mistakes without even realizing it.
Although some of these mishaps can be totally harmless, and will probably just be ineffective, others can lead to irritation, breakouts, and maybe even a trip to the dermatologist.
Here are a few skin-care mistakes most people make without realizing it.
The Australian and New Zealand Dollars are trading lower on Tuesday after giving up earlier gains. On Monday, the Aussie posted a slight gain ahead of the release of the Reserve Bank of Australia minutes. The Kiwi also closed higher in response to strong …
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* Agenus restructures business to sharpen focus on clinical development of cancer therapies
* Agenus - plans to close Basel site, consolidate key functions to Cambridge, UK and Lexington, MA facilities, and phase out approximately 50 positions
* Agenus Inc - Robert Stein, M.D., Ph.D., president of research and development, will retire to become a senior research and development advisor exclusive to Agenus
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Referring to his questioning, Monday evening, under warning of prosecution for receiving large favors from businessmen in Israel and abroad, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu said, Monday afternoon, "Wait with the festivities. Don't be in a rush."
Speaking to his critics at the start of the meeting of his Likud Party's Knesset faction, Netanyahu continued, "There won't be anything because there isn't anything. You will continue to spread balloons filled with hot air and we will continue to lead the state of Israel."
An Indian American store clerk, Rajesh Bakshi of Pearland, Texas, allegedly tried to hire a hit man to kill his ex-girlfriend, her parents, and her new boyfriend. (booking photo courtesy of the Houston Police Department)
Chriss will be suspended one game by the Suns following a verbal confrontation with an assistant coach Friday night, Chris Haynes of ESPN reports.
It's unclear exactly what transpired, but this would help to explain why Chriss played only 14 minutes in Friday's blowout loss to the Jazz. The team is yet to officially confirm the suspension, but the expectation is that Chriss will serve a one-game ban Sunday against Charlotte.
Cryptocurrency prices have been highly correlated with bitcoin, falling in lockstep for the first half of 2018. That could be coming to an end as markets begin to understand the major differences between cryptocurrencies and their use cases, says Ripple …
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A hospital trust struggling to recruit British doctors has turned to refugees from Iraq and Syria to help combat staff shortages. Now a pioneering scheme is paying for 11 refugee doctors to take the medical and language exams they need to pass in order to apply for jobs in the NHS.
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AMSTERDAM, April 6 As many as 100 Dutch citizens of Turkish descent are being prevented from leaving Turkey, Dutch public broadcaster NOS reported on Thursday, citing sources familiar with the situation.
NOS said those affected, many of whom had been to Turkey on holiday or to see their families, had all been publicly critical of President Tayyip Erdogan, whose government has cracked down on opposition activity since last year's attempted coup.
It was not clear if the people affected had both Turkish and Dutch citizenship. The Dutch foreign ministry was not immediately available for comment. (Reporting by Thomas Escritt; Editing by Louise Ireland)
Ziad Ahmed was filling out his application for Stanford University when he came across a question which he was told to answer in 100 words or less: “What matters to you, and why?”
The possibilities are endless. But to Ahmed, the answer was simple: “#BlackLivesMatter.”
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ISLAMABAD, Dec 12 (APP):The National Assembly on Tuesday offered Fateha
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martyred in North Waziristan Agency.
Moeed and Basharat were martyred in a terrorist attack
in North Waziristan Agency when terrorists fired on their vehicle
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Sahibzada Tariq Ullah led the Fateha.
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ST. LOUIS – A judge has refused to reduce bond for the suspect charged in April’s deadly shooting at Ballpark Village. Scotty Lee is accused of killing Corey Hall and injuring another person during an argument at a private party at the Budweiser Brew House.
Lee is charged with first-degree murder, armed criminal action, and assault.
Corey Hall was a father and a newlywed who was celebrating his birthday the night he was killed.
Hall’s brother and his widow both spoke against reducing bond during today’s hearing.
They called the incident a devastating tragedy for the whole family.
Archbishop Capucci, deported in '70s from Israel, dies
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Monsignor Hilarion Capucci, who was an archbishop in Jerusalem when Israel convicted him in 1976 of using his diplomatic status to smuggle arms to Palestinian militants in the occupied West Bank, has died. He was 94.
The Vatican on Monday confirmed reports the Capucci had died in Rome, but provided no details, including when.
A native of Aleppo, Syria, the Greek-Melkite priest had a history of activism linked to the Palestinian and other Middle East conflicts.
After he served two years in an Israeli prison for the conviction, he was released due to Vatican intervention and deported.
He was 86 in 2009 when he was aboard an aid ship bound for the Gaza Strip that Israel intercepted.
HAMILTON, New Zealand — Tevaughn Shaqele Campbell and Luke Bradley scored late tries but Canada still fell to Samoa 22-14 on Saturday at the New Zealand Sevens.
Canada will play in the Challenge Trophy quarterfinal against an undetermined opponent.
Murphy Pocetta Joe Paulo, Neria Fomai, David Jerusalem Afamasaga and Tila Mealoi all scored as Samoa built an early lead.
Campbell and Bradley scored in the 10th and 13th minutes respectively.
Earlier in the day, Canada fell to the United States 28-14 and Kenya 19-14.
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Romania could join euro in 8 yrs, but needs euro zone improvements - c.bank
LONDON, June 14 Romania could be in a position to join the euro within 8 years, central bank policymaker Daniel Daianu board member said on Wednesday, though it would have to see improvements in the set-up and running of the euro area bloc.
Independiente's Martin Benitez (R) fights for the ball with Corinthians player Fagner during the Copa Libertadores group phase match played on April 18, 2018, at Libertadores de America Stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina. EPA-EFE FILE/David Fernandez
Independiente's loss to Defensa y Justicia proved costly beyond the Superliga Argentina standings, leaving the club out of the qualifying for the 2019 Copa Libertadores, South America's premier club soccer tournament.
Defensa y Justicia edged Independiente 1-0 on Monday to close out the latest round of Superliga Argentina play.
The Platt's have been at the centre of Coronation Street for the past few years with Bethany being groomed and David being raped.
Next week, it's the turn of Corrie icon Audrey Roberts (Sue Nicholls) who is betrayed by two of the people closest to her.
Recently, Audrey was put out when Michelle Connor (Kym Marsh) specifically asked for Maria Connor (Samia Longchambon) to do her hair.
And Maria will capitalise on her popularity, when she starts offering secret appointments in her flat.
Initially, Maria offers to buy into the salon but Audrey rejects her and her cash.
The recovery of the 910 carat diamond is a landmark for all of Gem Diamonds’ stakeholders, including our employees, shareholders and the Government of Lesotho, our partner in the Letšeng mine. It is also encouraging to see that the improvement in the recovery of greater than 100 carat diamonds is continuing into 2018, with five greater than 100 carat diamonds recovered in the first month of 2018. This is largely attributable to the ongoing technical improvements made at the Letšeng mine.
It is also pleasing to see carats sold during the Period up by 21% over the previous period. The market for Letšeng’s high-quality diamonds remained robust over the Period, achieving an average price of US$ 2 217 per carat, up 19% from the previous quarter. Significant progress has also been made on the business efficiency and optimisation programme. Further details will be released in the Full Year 2017 results on 14 March 2018.
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Of respondents in the region, 88 per cent plan to divest in the next two years, similar to the global figure
Latimer is signing a contract with the Giants, per his twitter account.
A 2014 second-round pick, Latimer caught 35 of 61 targets for 445 yards (7.3 YPT and three scores in 45 games for the Broncos, but he at least was a useful contributor on special teams, which could be the key to earning a roster spot in New York. His best-case scenario is the opportunity to be part of a competition for the No. 3/4 receiver jobs.
BRUNSWICK, Ga. - A 33-year-old Brunswick woman was fatally shot Thursday night at an apartment complex on Albany Street, police said.
Officers responding to reports of shots fired at Glynn Villa Apartments found Daniella Wright with a gunshot wound to her head.
She died at Southeast Georgia Health Systems, police said.
Keith Bernard Williams, 48 of Brunswick, was arrested at the scene and has been charged with possession of a firearm by convicted felon and making false statements.
Police said additional charges might be coming.
The case is still under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Carla Futch at 912-279-2641 or silent witness at 912-267-5516.
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* Staffing 360 Solutions - to move forward with change in domicile from Nevada to Delaware, board has decided to hold a special meeting of stockholders
* Staffing 360 Solutions - intend to resubmit proposal for change in domicile for voting consideration - sec filing
* Staffing 360 Solutions - preliminary proxy statement will also include a new proposal relating to Jackson Investment Group
* Staffing 360 Solutions - proposal to allow jackson investment group, according to a Nasdaq listing rule to potentially own more than 20% of co's common stock
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NEW HAVEN — Former Yale basketball captain Jack Montague, who was expelled from the Ivy League school in 2016 for sexual misconduct, has enrolled at Belmont University in Tennessee.
Montague, who is still suing to be readmitted to Yale, complained in a court deposition last spring that he was unable to apply to other schools. He said Yale would not release his transcript until he paid a disputed tuition bill.
Karen Schwartzman, a spokeswoman for Montague, says Yale later released the transcript, allowing Montague to enroll at Belmont this fall. She says not all of his credits transferred and he will need two semesters to graduate.
He exhausted his basketball eligibility at Yale.
Montague denies the sexual misconduct allegations. No criminal charges were ever sought.
Yale’s attorneys have said the school and its officials acted appropriately.
The lawsuit, which also seeks monetary damages, is expected to go to trial next year.
PROVO, Utah (WHDH) — A Utah judge was criticized after he praised a convicted rapist in court at his sentencing.
Judge Thomas Low complimented Keith Vallejo, a former Mormon bishop who was on trial for sexual assault and was convicted. Low called Vallejo “an extraordinarily good man” and said “but great men sometimes do bad things.”
While Low praised Vallejo, a victim abused by the convicted rapist sat in the courtroom and heard Low’s comments.
“Someone else sitting in the room who may have been sexually abused could feel like, boy, if this is what it’s going to be like for me, I’m not going to come forward,” said Ryan McBride, the case’s prosecutor.
Low has not commented publicly on his remarks.
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LEAGUE CITY, Texas - A man walked right into a tanning salon, exposed himself to an employee and walked right back out.
The flashing happened off South Egret Bay Boulevard in League City last Monday.
Police have released a surveillance photo of the man.
He's described as a Hispanic man, between 5-foot ten inches to 6-feet tall, with dark, curly hair.
He was wearing glasses at the time.
If you recognize him, call League City police.
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OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Tampa Bay reliever Wilmer Font yielded Jed Lowrie’s one-out single in the seventh for Oakland’s first hit of the game.
Nathan Eovaldi started Wednesday night for the Rays and pitched six innings in his first start since his second Tommy John surgery. He struck out four and walked one while throwing 70 pitches.
Font then came in and retired Matt Chapman on a liner to shortstop. But then Lowrie got his hit.
Rays center fielder Johnny Field made a diving catch on a sinking liner from Mark Canha in the third. Right fielder Carlos Gomez made a similar play to take a potential hit away from Chad Pinder in the sixth.
Eovaldi last pitched in the majors on Aug. 10, 2016, for the Yankees. Nine days later, he underwent a second elbow surgery. Eovaldi also had Tommy John surgery in 2007 when he was a junior in high school.
May 2 Man Sang International Ltd
* Cheng Ka Man, Carman has tendered her resignation as an executive director
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Man charged with theft of more than 80 cows from Adelaide Hills property
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A man accused of stealing 81 cows from an Adelaide Hills property has been arrested and charged with theft.
Police said a large number of Santa Gertrudis heifers were moved to a Tungkillo property in May but when the owner went to collect them in September the animals had been stolen.
They said investigations led to the arrest of a 52-year-old man from Tungkillo.
He was refused bail and is expected to appear in Murray Bridge Magistrates Court today.
Santa Gertrudis is a popular breed of beef cattle that was developed in Texas in the United States.
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Update: 2:58PM MOTORISTS planning to use the Vatuwaqa - Fletcher Bailey Bridge from Saturday and Sunday are advised to take alternative routes as the bridge will be closed for construction works.
"Heavy vehicles including buses can no longer travel over the Fletcher bailey bridge from Monday 19 June. This is because the new concrete foundations need to cure. There is a very high risk that vibrations from heavy vehicles will cause damage to the new foundations and bridge abutments," Mr Hutchinson said.
"The contractor is restricted on space and needs room to continue construction work. The FRA team after reviewing the designs and plans with the contractor have made the decision to let them proceed."
The maintenance work will involve the completion of the bridge foundation work for the new bridge.
Outgoing Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is meeting with CIA Director Mike Pompeo, the man President Donald Trump has chosen to replace him.
A State Department official says that Tillerson and Pompeo were sitting down at the department’s headquarters in Foggy Bottom. The official wasn’t authorized to comment by name and demanded anonymity.
It’s the first known meeting between the two men since Trump fired Tillerson on Twitter and announced he was nominating Pompeo to replace him.
Pompeo also plans to meet Monday with Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Bob Corker of Tennessee. Corker’s committee will eventually vote on whether to confirm Pompeo before his nomination goes to the full Senate.
Tillerson has already handed over all authorities to his deputy but remains secretary in name only until March 31.
In March 2016, First Baptist Church of Tuscaloosa's senior pastor Gil McKee issued a short statement about two of his congregation's most high-profile members - then-Alabama Governor Robert Bentley and his alleged mistress and former adviser Rebekah Caldwell Mason. "While church discipline is a church family matter, both Governor Robert Bentley and Mrs. Rebekah Mason are no longer members of First Baptist Church Tuscaloosa.
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Foreign exchange students to be permitted next academic year
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At its meeting held Monday evening, the Board of Education (BOE) addressed the permissability of foreign exchange students within the school system. Emanuel County Schools ceased admitting international students a few years ago, but after hearing from individuals in the district who serve as agents to help place foreign exchange students, Superintent Dr. Kevin Judy brought the matter before the board for discussion…
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Alton Women of the Moose are having a benefit for the Prather family. Kirk and Stacy's son, Dakota, has juvenile diabetes. They have encountered many obstacles and medical expenses since he was first diagnosed. These challenges and expenses will continue as Dakota gets older, making management and maintenance extremely difficult. We are also wanting to raise awareness of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation while raising funds to support the family.
Man arrested for child abuse after school reports injuries
FLORENCE–Police arrested Marieo Foster on Friday following an investigation into child abuse.The incident was reported by the Florence City School System. Foster is accused of striking a 10 year old child and causing injury to the child. In this case, according to police, the parent took disciplining a child too far. Injuries were identified throughout the child’s’ body.
Based on the injuries, their frequency, and location, detectives are confident that they were no accident and that Mr. Foster intended to hurt the child. Lauderdale DHR was contacted and the child was placed in protective custody pending their investigation. Foster was arrested without incident and was booked into the Lauderdale County Detention Center. He was released on bail totaling $5,000.
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MADISON (WKOW) -- A fast-moving system will likely drop a quick 1-2 inches of snow from Dane County on eastward.
This will occur from late morning into the afternoon. Isolated three-inch amounts are possible, mainly east of Madison.
Road conditions are likely to become snow-covered and slippery. Reduced visibility is also likely with the more intense snow showers.
The winter weather advisory is in effect from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. for Dane, Dodge, Jefferson, Rock and Walworth counties.
The United States Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from detained immigrant mothers and their children.
Those detainees insist they will be persecuted if they are returned to their Latin American homelands.
The 28 mothers and 33 children were arrested in Texas soon after crossing the Border illegally. The immigrants from Honduras, Guatemala and Ecuador argued they were entitled to a hearing before an independent federal judge.
Instead, the High Court left in place a lower court ruling that said the families do not have the right to contest their deportation in federal court.
Each Independence Day is incomplete without a flag hoisting and the singing of the Indian National Anthem, 'Jana Gana Mana'. But then, while we Indians proudly stand and sing the anthem and even salute the flag, do we really know how the flag looked earlier?
Indian national flag symbolizes national pride and is most respected national symbols in India. As the freedom movement gained momentum in the country the leaders decided it was time for the country to have its very own flag and thus the first ever Indian flag was born!
And no, it looked nothing like the present version of the flag.
Check out the video to find out how the Indian National flag was evolved from different designs.
Which of these designs did you like the most?​
Helios and Matheson Analytics, the parent company of movie ticket subscription service MoviePass, is trying to vertically integrate its business with a new acquisition. It has an "exclusive option" to acquire the library and production slate of Emmett Furla Oasis Films (EFO Films), and the two are launching a new nameplate called MoviePass Films. Despite MoviePass' precarious financial situation (it loses money once subscribers pick up a single ticket in cities like New York and LA) it has expressed interest in making movies to own both sides of the pipeline, with a belief that its service will help pump up marketing.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Fortress Reit Ltd:
* ‍H1 DIVIDEND FOR A SHARE INCREASED FROM 67,96 CENTS PER SHARE TO 71,20 CENTS PER SHARE​
* ‍H1 B SHARE DIVIDEND INCREASED BY 14,61% FROM 78,59 CENTS PER SHARE TO 90,07 CENTS PER SHARE FOR SIX MONTHS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2017​
* ‍FOR SIX MONTHS TO DEC.31 HEADLINE EARNINGS PER A SHARE AT 195.93 CENTS VERSUS 73.50 CENTS YEAR AGO​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom: +91 80 6749 1136)
A CHRISTMAS fair held at the Village Club in Nettlebed raised £680.
There were more than a dozen stalls selling Christmas decorations and gifts and some stallholders wore festive attire and facepaint.
Nettlebed Creamery was selling cheese fondue and there was also a barbecue.
Santa’s grotto was run by volunteers.
Many children attended the fair with their families after finishing at Nettlebed Community School.
The money will go towards upkeep of the village sports pavilion and recreation ground.
The fair was organised by Jodie Butler, from Catslip, who said: “It went really well.”
Pictured, above, with Father Christmas are Jess O’Neil and Harvey Butler and, left, stallholder Toni Barnes.
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New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has signed into law new penalties for those who make bomb threats against community centers.
The Democratic governor approved the legislation Monday. It was passed by the state Legislature earlier this year in response to a string of bomb threats called into Jewish Community Centers across the country.
Citing those bomb threats and recent violence by white supremacists in Charlottesville, Virginia, Cuomo says it's vital "now, more than ever" for New York to stand against "bias and hate."
The new law ensures that someone convicted of making a bomb threat against a community center can, at minimum, face a sentence of up to a year in jail.
Cuomo says the change will help prosecute those seeking to "spread fear and terror."
March 30 Dicerna Pharmaceuticals Inc
* Dicerna reports fourth quarter and full year 2016 financial and operational results
* Dicerna Pharmaceuticals Inc says anticipates that it will have sufficient cash to fund execution of company's current operating plan into 2019
* Qtrly loss per share $0.68 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
There are on the Wirral Globe story from 13 hrs ago, titled Torn between faith and politics - Tim Farron quits as Liberal Democrat leader. In it, Wirral Globe reports that:
Tim Farron has dramatically quit as leader of the Liberal Democrats, saying he cannot face continued questions over his Christian faith. Mr Farron, an evangelical Christian who was repeatedly questioned during the General Election campaign as to whether he believed gay sex was a sin, said his religion had made him a "subject of suspicion".
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About Bodmin Activity Day Club
Memory Matters Activity clubs sit in the community (usually in a community building). It is a social day that is stimulating, fun and gives an opportunity to spend time with others in the same situation. All the clubs are run by experienced Cognitive Stimulation Therapy facilitators and supported by trained volunteers. The service aims to exercise the brain and body and promote brain fitness. The clubs are based on the principles of cognitive stimulation therapy (CST). They are unique. Club members are involved in the planning of the themes and content of sessions and can be involved in as much or as little of the day to day running of the club, eg making drinks, cooking, washing up etc. Club members are encouraged to work as part of the team as we promote a 'co-active' community feel, ie doing things together.
(LATIMES) — Of all the recent attacks launched by conservatives against Pope Francis, one stood out more than most.
It came from a German cardinal who is one of the most powerful men in the Vatican. And it underlined a growing backlash in the church to some of Francis’ more progressive ideas — a backlash led largely by German and American bishops who fear the pope may be overturning centuries of doctrine on divorce, among other matters.
The cardinal, Gerhard Mueller, the pope’s own doctrinal chief, made it clear in an interview in February that he firmly opposed Francis’ tinkering with the church’s ban on divorced and civilly remarried Catholics taking Communion.
WEEHAWKEN, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey towns along a busy highway leading to the Lincoln Tunnel into New York City could see traffic jams when a long-term bridge repair project closes a lane in each direction.
It's just not clear when.
New Jersey's Department of Transportation has previously said the lanes on Route 495 will be closed starting in mid-summer. Now, they say it will be later this summer, but haven't given a date.
Local officials say there are still details that need to be worked out. They're concerned about traffic jams in the towns of Weehawken, Union City and North Bergen.
They're also concerned about how much overtime they will have to pay police for traffic control. Officials say the state hasn't said it will reimburse those costs.
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DORAL, FLA. (WSVN) - Crews have capped a broken water main causing big trouble in Doral.
The 24-inch pipe was hit by a contractor and began spewing water Monday, along Northwest 41st Street, just east of the Turnpike.
According to officials, most homes and businesses in the area should now have water restored.
A boil water order remains in effect for the following areas:
Between Northwest 34th to 41st Streets and 107th Avenue to 136th Place
Between Northwest 41st to 42nd Streets and 107th to 109th Avenues
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Fresh off the heels of their world tour, Walk off the Earth dropped by the studio to talk about the release of their new short film, ‘Taekwondo’.
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1:06 First baby of 2017 in the Fresno area born at Clovis hospital Pause
1:18 Troubles continue at Fresno's Hotel California
0:33 Detectives nab woman and man who stole $2,500 in Christmas gifts
2:45 Understanding the Electoral College: 'A process not a place'
2:35 What were the 5 best video games of 2016?
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1:41 Deputy Dennis Wallace honored on House floor
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NBA draft's complete: First-round pick-by-pick analysis Here’s a pick-by-pick analysis of all the first-round selections in Thursday’s NBA draft: 1. 76ers Markelle Fultz, G, Washington The Process finally has arrived in Philadelphia, and it comes in...
The crazy talented big men Nets can target with No. 22 pick Nets general manager Sean Marks has talked about being strategic in Brooklyn’s rebuild and flexible going into Thursday’s draft. He was both in Tuesday’s shrewd trade, and will have to...
Nets may be eyeing their own Latvian unicorn in NBA draft With two picks in the bottom of the first round and tons room for improvement on a league-worst 20-62 mark, the Nets may have to gamble in Thursday’s draft. And...
Police have arrested a third man in connection with the March fatal shooting of Ricardo Oliveros. carlballou Getty Images/iStockphoto
× Iowa officials investigate 3 deer hunting accidents
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Three hunters have been accidentally shot while hunting deer in Iowa with shotguns.
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources says an 11-year-old boy was struck in the hip on Sunday by his 13-year-old brother when a deer ran between them and they both fired. The boys were hunting with their grandfather near Iowa City.
On Sunday morning 28-year-old Justin Scroggie of New Market was shot in the arm when he was mistaken by another hunter for a deer in southwest Iowa.
Another accidental shooting in the same area of the state remains under investigation from last Tuesday when 65-year-old John Fish of Villisca was shot in the foot by a 15-year-old boy firing at a deer which ran between them.
The DNR says none of the injuries are life threatening.
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Teen Health is front and center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. It’s the first Global Teen Health Week.
Teen Health Week started in Pennsylvania two years ago. Now, it’s worldwide.
“It’s really important to help them learn to eat healthy, exercise regularly,” said Doctor Carol Ford, chief of the Division of Adolescent Medicine, “so that their body, as they grow from a child to an adult body, grows into a healthy adult body that’s physically fit and not tremendously overweight.”
Ford says other issues that arise include driving and the number of crashes involving teens. And depression. During adolescence, 20-percent of teens may have a diagnosis of depression. CHOP urges all adolescents receive depression screening as part of their annual health visit.
May 2 LiveChat Software SA:
* The number of clients using the paid version of LiveChat at 19,777 as of May 1 versus 14,982 year on year Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
Soon after the profile was published, Belden gave an interview with the popular leftist political podcast Chapo Trap House, where he objected to his characterization in the piece. In the episode, titled "War is Heck," Belden says the article is "pretty fucking ridiculous, man. They just kind of made up my biography. Which is tight, because I've literally done nothing in my life but jack off before I came here."
A Los Angeles police cruiser and a Maybach sedan collided at a Tarzana intersection on Sunday, officials said.No serious injuries were reported.The Maybach - known as one of the world's priciest production vehicles - sustained substantial front-end damage, while the cruiser was banged up along the driver's side door.The officer was unable to open the driver's side door, but was able to exit the vehicle without extrication.The collision happened around 6 p.m. at the intersection of Wilbur Avenue and Oxnard Street near the Orange Line busway, police said.The Maybach - made by Mercedes-Benz and now technically called the Mercedes-Maybach - sells for prices starting around $190,000.The cause of the collision remained under investigation.
April 5 Bed Bath & Beyond Inc:
* Bed Bath & Beyond Inc reports results for fiscal 2016 fourth quarter and full year
* Q4 earnings per share $1.84
* Q4 same store sales rose 0.4 percent
* Q4 earnings per share view $1.78 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Q4 sales $3.5 billion versus I/B/E/S view $3.51 billion
* Bed Bath & Beyond Inc - Q4 comparable sales increase of approximately 0.4pct
* Bed Bath & Beyond Inc - declared an increase in quarterly dividend to $0.15 per share
* Bed Bath & Beyond - based on planning assumptions, is modeling decline in EPS in percentage range of low-single digits to 10 percent for fiscal 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Gregory M. Harris, 57, of Granite City, died Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017, at his home.
Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13, at Irwin Chapel, 3960 Maryville Road in Granite City.
FOWLERVILLE, Mich. (AP) — A Michigan police officer has been charged after his personal gun accidentally fired into the floor of a high school gymnasium as he watched a wrestling tournament in which his son was a competitor.
WHMI-FM reports that 40-year-old Mark Boudreau is charged with misdemeanor careless discharge of a firearm.
The shot was fired May 5 at Fowlerville High School, about 65 miles (105 kilometers) northwest of Detroit.
Boudreau, of the Flint Police Department, will be arraigned June 7.
Defense attorney Frank Manley on Wednesday called the shooting "unfortunate," and Boudreau "an outstanding veteran command officer."
The Flint Journal reports that Flint police said in a statement the department "cannot comment on any potential criminal allegations until" it receives "all of the facts at the conclusion of the proceedings."
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) — US Secretary of Defense James Mattis has directed the Pentagon’s personnel to begin the review of the US nuclear posture and produce a report on it by the end of 2017, Department of Defense Chief Spokesperson Dana White said in a press release on Monday.
"Today, Secretary Mattis directed the commencement of the review, which will be led by the deputy secretary of defense and the vice chairman of the joint chiefs of staff, and include interagency partners," the release stated. "The process will culminate in a final report to the president by the end of the year."
On April 4, US STRATCOM chief Gen. John Hyten called for modernizing the country's nuclear triad.
SWIFT CURRENT, Sask. — Two more people have been charged with second-degree murder in the death of a man in southwestern Saskatchewan.
The body of Logan Ring, who was 21, was discovered last November in Saskatchewan Landing Provincial Park north of Swift Current.
RCMP say Colin Perrault and Todd Donaldson were arrested Thursday in Swift Current and are to appear in court Tuesday.
The arrests bring to five the number of people who have been charged with murder in the case.
The other three include Jolene Epp, Tanisha Perrault and Rebecca Kuhlman.
Police say the accused all know each other and knew the victim.
“I can’t imagine how difficult the past eleven months have been for Logan Ring’s loved ones,” Staff-Sgt. Murray Chamberlin of the RCMP Major Crime Unit said Friday in a release.
“Our thoughts are with them during what must have been a very difficult week. While we can’t provide further details about the investigation, I can confirm that it is ongoing.”
Yerkrapah Volunteer Union Chairman Manvel Grigoryan touched upon Serzh Sargsyan’s resignation during an interview at Tsitsernakaberd: “He made a wise decision and did not repeat the mistake of his predecessors”. Journalists inquired whether what would happen otherwise, Manvel Grigoryan responded: “What if force was applied?”.
Journalists asked whether he meant something like March 1. Manvel Grigoryan responded that perhaps. Touching upon the recent stabbing case in Etchmiadzin, Grigoryan said he had visited the young man. Manvel Grigoryan said he did not know who had stabbed the demonstrator.
Samvel Nikoyan, Republican Party MP also expressed his opinion during an interview with journalists: “I welcome Serzh Sargsyan’s wise decision, but do not speak on behalf of the people. Those gathered in the square were part of the people, but the people are three million”.
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Manchester United and Manchester City have been asked for observations by the FA after a tunnel altercation at Old Trafford on Sunday.
Jose Mourinho had milk thrown at him in the tunnel area, according to Sky Sports, while Manchester City assistant coach Mikel Arteta suffered a cut to the head in the incident.
It is understood Manchester United were surprised at the manner of Manchester City’s celebrations after the full-time whistle.
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The incident was not included in referee Michael Oliver’s match report, so the FA will now investigate.
The clubs have until December 13 to respond.
Manchester City posted images of players celebrating in the tunnel following their 2-1 victory, which moved them 11 points clear at the top of the Premier League.
Mourinho accused City of being “lucky” and getting favourable decisions after his side’s defeat.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Godrej Properties Ltd:
* APPROVES RE-APPOINTMENT OF MOHIT MALHOTRA AS MD & CEO Source text - bit.ly/2E61AMZ Further company coverage:
Josey Jewell | LB | Iowa
Height | 6-2
Weight | 236
Class | Senior
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A homegrown hero who became the anchor of the Hawkeyes defense, Jewell will leave Iowa City as one of the most productive defenders in program history. After leading the Big Ten with 136 tackles in 2017, Jewell ranks fourth all-time on the Hawkeyes’ career list.
A versatile defender who makes up for his lack of elite athleticism and explosiveness with superb instincts and physicality, Jewell tallied 13.5 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks and a pair of interceptions as a senior. This year’s deep linebacker class could make him a bargain in the later rounds.
Current draft projection: Day 3
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) – Mississippi is sending five firefighters to Texas to help the Lone Star State put out wildfires. The Mississippi Forestry Commission says the group will arrive Tuesday in Merkel, Texas, just west of Abilene. The team is bringing two bulldozers that they use to create fire breaks along the edge of a wildfire. State Forester Charlie Morgan says the Mississippi personnel are expected to stay in Texas for about two weeks. Texas officials reported Sunday that 111 wildfires had burned nearly 25,000 acres across the state in the previous week. State officials reported 19 active wildfires on Monday, with the largest fires concentrated in the state’s panhandle.
Syria's state news agency says al-Qaida militants have knocked out electricity towers near the capital, causing power cuts in a southern province.
SANA said Monday that fighters from the Fatah al-Sham Front bombed three towers southwest of Damascus, causing electricity cuts in the Quneitra region.
The report came as a cease-fire brokered by Russia and Turkey held for the fourth day amid sporadic violations. Fighting has raged in the water-rich Barada Valley northwest of Damascus over the past two weeks.
The Fatah al-Sham Front and the Islamic State group are not included in the truce.
× IndyStar Sports Business Reporter Mark Alesia on a father’s lunge toward Larry Nassar: “I thought I had seen everything from this case, but apparently not”
IndyStar Sports Business Reporter Mark Alesia has been reporting on sexual abuse in gymnastics since 2016, inspiring Rachel Denhollander to come forward as the first of hundreds of victims of Larry Nassar to do so. He comments on three victims’ father’s attempt to attack Nassar in court yesterday.
SAN FRANCISCO (KUSI) — An employee opened fire at a UPS warehouse facility in San Francisco Wednesday, injuring at least four, according to a UPS spokesman.
A shooter — believed to be an employee at the warehouse about two miles from downtown San Francisco — shot at least four people before turning the gun on himself, UPS spokesperson Steve Gaut said. The victims were taken to the hospital in unknown condition.
UPS employees appeared to have been evacuated from the building and a large police presence could be seen outside. A shelter-in-place was issued for the surrounding area.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
Orlov scored a goal and fired two shots on goal while logging 25:33 of ice time in Monday's 6-3 series-clinching win over the Blue Jackets.
Orlov opened the scoring with 7:48 remaining in the first, taking a pass from Matt Niskanen before dancing into the slot and ripping a slap shot top shelf over Columbus' Sergei Bobrovsky. The 26-year-old blueliner, who's notched one goal and three points in six games this postseason, will look to continue his strong play in the Capitals' second-round matchup with the Penguins.
The Blizzard Foundation will host the second annual Johnny Price IV Memorial Golf Tournament Aug. 21 at Brackett’s Crossing Country Club in Lakeville.
The nonprofit foundation was started after Price, 18, and Jacob Flynn, 17, were killed in a December 2015 car crash in Eureka Township.
Price, a standout high school athlete, had been an outfielder on the Blizzard Elite baseball team.
The golf foursomes are full, but tickets for a dinner and program that will include auctions and raffles are available through Wednesday. Cost is $50; call Jeff Huth at 763-242-2125 or go to theblizzardfoundation.org/events/.
All proceeds will serve the foundation’s mission of making baseball accessible for families.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ECONOMY OF THE BASQUE GOVERNMENT:
* RESOLVES TO EXCLUDE RONSA SA SHARES FROM TRADING ON BILBAO STOCK EXCHANGE WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT Source text for Eikon:
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March 31 Vital Energy Inc:
* Vital Energy - entered into an agreement with a third party whereby the third party has committed to spend up to $10.5 million
* Vital Energy says the $10.5 million will be spent among other things, drill, frac, test, complete and equip up to 7 one mile horizontal test wells on one of co's project areas
* Says it will be operator of phase 1 drilling program
* Says drilling is expected to commence immediately after spring break up 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The FDA is doing its part to advance products to treat rare diseases with 15 new clinical trial research grants totaling more than $22M over the next four years. The funding is being provided through the Orphan Products Clinical Trials Grants Program.
Most of the grants (10) are going to academic/research institutions. Of the five companies receiving money, two are publicly traded:
Tocagen (TOCA -5.5% ) ($2M over four years to support Phase 2/3 study of Toca 511 + Toca FC versus standard of care in recurrent glioblastoma and anaplastic astrocytoma).
Protalex (OTCQB:PRTX) (~$500K over two years to support Phase 1/2 study of PRTX-100 for immune thrombocytopenia).
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Wheelock And Co Ltd
* HY group revenue increased by 21% to hk$33,005 million
* HY group core profit increased by 6% to hk$5.4 billion
* HY interim dividend of 47.5 cents per share declared Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Desjardins (lower body) didn't make the trip to Nashville, effectively ruling him out for Tuesday's tilt, Brian Hedger of The Athletic reports.
The winger has missed the last three games, dating back to the season finale, and hasn't suited up yet for the playoffs. With only a single point in 46 regular-season games, when he does get back on the ice he won't be much of a fantasy threat.
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A mother brought her 3-year-old to the pediatrician concerned about a rash that developed a few days into what had seemed like a normal cold. The little girl had started with a runny nose and slight fever, and had been acting more tired than usual. After a few days her cheeks became bright red and a blanching macular rash slowly spread from her extremities to her trunk.Can you diagnose the patient? Click here to use the Differential Builder in VisualDx to help you.
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Milwaukee rockers Indonesian Junk enjoy wallowing in scuzz, but they can write a damn catchy pop tune when they want to. Between its power-pop riff and singer/guitarist Daniel James' Joey Ramone-esque drawl, the group's latest single "I'll Run Away" sounds like a throwback to the glory days of CBGB.
It's the first taste of the group's upcoming album Stars in the Night , due this fall on Rum Bar Records, and it introduces a cleaner sound than their self-recorded 2016 debut album (credit producer Shane Hochstetler for glamming up their sound, Only Ones style, without polishing away the rough edges).
You can stream the track and its lean, heated B-side "Turn to Stone" now ahead of the new record's Oct. 13 release.
April 5 Quorum Health Corp
* Quorum Health Corporation announces board of directors has completed its investigation related to the spin-off from Community Health Systems
* Quorum Health - determined that it would not be in the best interest of co to assert legal claims against Community Health Systems or its officers
* Quorum Health Corp - the investigation did not produce conclusive evidence of intentional misconduct or fraud by CHS Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — A Baptist church in South Carolina has voted to remove a statue of Jesus Christ because some believe it's too "Catholic" for their place of worship.
The hand-carved, 7-foot (2-meter) statue and accompanying reliefs showing scenes from the life of Christ have been displayed outside Red Bank Baptist Church in Lexington for a decade.
But Pastor Jeff Wright says the statue is being taken down this week. In a letter, Pastor said some congregants feel it is "Catholic in nature," and it needs to be removed to avoid confusion. He did not explain why. Wright didn't return telephone calls or respond to messages The Associated Press left in person with his staff Wednesday.
Artist Delbert Baker Jr. responded in a letter posted on Facebook that removing the statue makes no sense.
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Work automation is a reality in the modern world, with many people fearing for their future in workplace. Most experts estimate that a large number of manual jobs and tasks done by people will soon vanish and be replaced by robots. Cost efficiency and cutting back on expenses is driving the economic decisions by large companies. Different researchers make differring predictions as to how many jobs could be at risk from automation. While the professors and authors Carl Benedikt Frey and Michael Osborne quote pretty high figures in their publications, the Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) thinks far fewer jobs are at risk.
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Listen to Slats weekday mornings at 6:10am and 7:30 am and Paula Balish weekday evenings for your chance to win a pair of tickets to Cedar Point’s Haunt at Halloweekends. Fun by day, fright by night featuring 6 terrifying mazes and 6 outdoor scare zones!
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Omotola Jalade Ekeinde and her hubby, Captain Mathew Ekeinde were guests of the Esama of Benin, Chief Gabriel Igbinedion on New Year's Day.
The Nollywood actress shared photos from the dinner party hosted by Chief Igbinedion at his home in Edo state, via her Instagram page on Sunday, January 1, 2016.
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Omotola also posed in a selfie with the Esama during their visit. She also shared a generous photo of the dinner table loaded with sumptuous meals.
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Galway Bay fm newsroom – NUI Galway has relaunched its iPoints App through iTunes, using the revised Common Points Scale.
The app allows Leaving Cert students to calculate their points based on their exam results which are due out on Wednesday.
It also gives students the option to share their results by text message or on social media.
And a reminder that on tomorrow evening’s FYI Galway from 5 we will have a special feature aimed at explaining the new method of grading.
Christian and Amorette chat to the Nigerian-born French rapper about his new album, Mauve, and performing in So French So Chic in January next year.
Does music make you want to move, or stop everything and listen? I suppose it depends on what music you’re listening to. How about Beethoven’s 5th?
On August 5th the Kentucky Symphony Orchestra gave folks a chance to sit or move at an outdoor concert in Covington. You could run a 5k which kicked off with the famous opening notes of the famous 5th, or you could sit on the lawn and enjoy every note.
Event organizers say the trick is to make it back to the band shell before the KSO wrapped up their performance. They estimate playing time of 28 minutes. Sounds like a 9 minute mile. How about it?
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture says Arkansas farmers received $466 million in federal "safety net" payments this year for their crop losses in 2016, third highest in the nation.
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports that this year's payments are $100 million higher than last year's, an increase brought on primarily by low market prices for rice. Arkansas is the nation's largest rice producer.
The payments are made through two programs in the 2014 farm bill passed by Congress and are separate from what farmers can receive for crop damage caused by floods and other disasters.
In Arkansas, the programs primarily cover soybeans, corn, rice and wheat, although payments also have been made for losses in grain sorghum and peanuts. This year's payments went to a total of 35,729 farms in Arkansas.
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Alek Minassian has appeared in court charged with 10 counts of murder over Tuesday's deadly attack
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5 lowest Test innings of all time
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Test cricket does bring with it the element of surprise with every game and it amazes everyone with different stats, different numbers in almost every innings and every day. Sometimes they are good records and sometimes they are records teams (or players) would not be proud of.
And Bangladesh registered one such unwanted record as they were bundled out for a mere 43 on the first day of the first Test against West Indies in Antigua. It is the 10th lowest score in Test cricket history and the 3rd lowest in the first innings of a Test match. This 43 is also the lowest total against West Indies.
Some unwanted records tumbled for Bangladesh in this innings of 43 but here let’s take a look back at 5 of the lowest Test innings in cricket history.
#5 36 - Australia vs England, Birmingham (1902) and South Africa vs Australia, Melbourne (1932)
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FLORENCE, SC (WBTW) – The Florence Police Department is searching for a man wanted for questioning regarding theft from Target.
According to Lt. Mike Brandt with the police department, officers are trying to identify the man in the photograph above in regards to electronics stolen from Target, located at 2791 David H. McLeod Blvd.
Anyone who can help police identify the man pictured is asked to contact the Florence Police Department at 843-665-3191.
There are renewed calls for more gardaí on the beat.
It is after senior officers in Kerry raised concerns about an increase in assaults which is being linked to an improvement in the economy.
There are currently just over 14,000 gardaí nationwide.
But John O’Keefe from the Garda Representative Association says we need more than that.
"We need at least 17,000," said Mr O’Keefe. "We are still far behind the curve, we need this requirement to continue.
"More importantly we can't have it discontinue simply because the economic circumstances are such that we can't afford it.
"This is a long-term solution to what is a long-term problem."
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LONDON, April 12 Britain's EDF Energy will raise its dual fuel bills paid by direct debit by 7.2 percent from June 21, the company said on Wednesday.
The rise will add around 78 pounds ($97.51) a year to the average dual bill, which is for both gas and electricity, EDF Energy, the British arm of French utility EDF said.
Around 55 percent of the company's customers will be unaffected by the changes as they have fixed-terms tariffs, EDF said. ($1 = 0.7999 pounds) (Reporting by Susanna Twidale, editing by Louise Heavens)
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Federal Indigenous Affairs Minister Nigel Scullion has taken aim at Queensland and Western Australia for failing to commit to remote indigenous housing funding.
The NT senator fronted parliament on Tuesday after Labor called on him to explain his "failure" to engage in detailed negotiations with state counterparts about the future of the National Partnership Agreement on Remote Housing.
"Queensland and Western Australia have not put a single dollar on the table when it comes to remote housing," Senator Scullion told parliament after rejecting the opposition's claims.
After creating and presenting dozens of quilts in 2016, some might say a local Quilts of Valor group deserved a period of rest.Group members, however, disagreed and didn’t skip a beat as they prepared for two big events this year — the presentation of 15 to 20 quilts to Vietnam War veterans in May and the annual program that will occur sometime around Veterans Day in November.That means chapter members and volunteers have gathered the third Thursday of each month, and they also recently took part in the annual Quilts of Valor National Sew-In Day.“It’s a good day for to get a lot of different people involved and really, we used it not only as a work day but also an idea day, too,” said Denise Sinnwell, whose Quilted Window shop serves as home for the local chapter. “It gave us an extra push, if you will, and we had people look for different patterns and bounce ideas off of each other.”For the complete story see the 2/14/2017 New Hampton Tribune.
When an off-duty policeman shot Russia’s ambassador to Turkey in front of a stunned crowd in Ankara last year, veteran Associated Press photographer Burhan Ozbilici stood his ground and kept taking pictures.
He has now won the top prize for the world’s best press photos of 2016.
Al Jazeera’s Jessica Baldwin reports from Amsterdam.
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Marvel’s cinematic universe is to fanboys what catnip is to felines and while their live-action comic book films have been all kinds of controlled substances their animated movies have for the most part left much to be desired.
Looking to tackle that problem Marvel seems to banking on their upcoming animated film Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse which stars fan favorite web slinger, Miles Morales.
Starring Shameik Moore as the voice of Miles Morales Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse also boasts an all-star cast of voices including Oscar-winner Mahershala Ali as Mile’s father, Jefferson Davis, and Atlanta‘s Brian Tyree Henry voicing Miles’s uncle, Aaron Davis, aka The Prowler.
Check out the teaser trailer below and let us know if you’ll be checking for Into The Spider-Verse when it hits theaters in December 2018.
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - K2fly Ltd:
* ‍ANTICIPATED REVENUE FOR QUARTER WILL BE IN RANGE OF $630-640K​
* ‍DECEMBER REVENUE IS EXPECTED TO BE ABOUT $300K​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
ATLANTA (AP)  Thousands remain without electricity across the Deep South days after a winter snow storm snapped power lines across the region.
At least 24,900 homes and businesses in Georgia were still in the dark Monday according to Georgia Power and Georgia Electric Membership corporation. Metro Atlanta got several inches of snow Friday and Saturday, while some areas farther north saw up to a foot of snowfall.
Utilities in Mississippi reported at least 2,000 customers were still waiting for power to be restored. Alabama and Louisiana still had roughly 500 outages apiece Monday.
Several school systems closed Monday in Georgia because of a lingering threat of icy road conditions.
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The unusually heavy December snow storm brought flurries to New Orleans and dumped several inches in Mississippi and Alabama.
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Rome, December 11 - The president of the Lower House's budget committee Francesco Boccia said Monday that "at least 2,000" amendments to the government's 2018 budget bill have been declared inadmissible. Measures to be dumped because they were not pertinent to the budget or did not have the sufficient financial coverage included proposals regarding reform of pensions and social security INPS, and others on vitalizi parliamentary pensions, civil and criminal justice and Italian Olympic Committee CONI. He said around 6,000 amendments were tabled by political parties.
Oct 6 (Reuters) - Carrizo Oil & Gas Inc:
* Press release - Carrizo Oil & Gas announces the sale of its Marcellus Shale assets
* Says ‍entered into an agreement to sell its assets in Marcellus Shale to a subsidiary of Kalnin Ventures Llc for $84 million in cash​
* Carrizo Oil & Gas - ‍additionally, co could receive contingent payments of up to $7.5 million in aggregate based on natural gas prices exceeding certain thresholds over next three years​
* Says ‍effective date of transaction is April 1, 2017​
* Says ‍expect to close sale of both of our Appalachian packages during Q4​
* Carrizo Oil & Gas says DJ Basin Package is currently being marketed, and interest has been strong; hopes to be able to announce a sale of this asset later this quarter​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Last summer, San Francisco’s Boneyard food truck took home the honor of having the best mac ‘n cheese around at the Mac ‘N Cheese Melt-Off.
Come Saturday January 20, 2018 we’ll see who can earn the top spot at the next melt-off. It’s coming to San Francisco’s Soma StrEat Food Park for an afternoon of food trucks, bottomless draft beer, and the crowd’s vote for who makes the very best mac ‘n cheese.
#MacNCheeseMeltOff today until 5pm 🧀🧀🧀 17 of the cheesiest Mac n Cheese vendors all in one place at one time 😍😍😍 Plenty of tickets still available! #SPARK #MissionBaySF A post shared by SPARKSocialSF (@sparksocialsf) on Jun 11, 2017 at 12:36pm PDT
15 vendors will be battling it out so if you want to try all the mac ‘n cheese you can & make your voice heard GA tix are $5. If you want all-you-can-drink draft beer from 11 AM – 3 PM that day as well, Those tix will cost you $32. Grab them at Eventbrite.
For more on the Great Mac ‘N Cheese Melt-Off head to the Facebook event page.
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - Parking in downtown Louisville is about to get more expensive.
The Parking Authority of River City is raising rates beginning Aug. 1. Meter rates will increase from $1.75 an hour to $2. Monthly rates in PARC garages will increase by $5 in most facilities.
The last time parking rates went up was two years ago. PARC said it needs the extra cash to invest in aging infrastructure. Planned upgrades include a renovation of the Riverfront garage, new lighting at the Ali Center garage, and security cameras at all garages.
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First-time buyers are already showing a strong interest in the government-backed mortgage scheme, which launched yesterday.
The plans allow those turned down by the bank to be granted a mortgage from local authorities.
According to Daft.ie, there was a 7 per cent rise in searches for properties in the lower tier up to 250,000 euro, which is in place for 19 counties.
Martin Clancy from Daft-dot-ie explains what the demand is like for the higher tier:
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected Arkansas’ request to lift a stay that would have allowed the state to conduct its first execution in nearly a dozen years.
Justices turned down Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge’s request to vacate a stay for Don Davis, who was set to die Monday night by lethal injection. It’s the second time in seven years that Davis has come within hours of execution before courts intervened.
Arkansas had planned to execute eight inmates before the end of April when one of its lethal injection drugs expires.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Guangdong Xinhui Meida Nylon Co Ltd
* Says it will pay a cash dividend of 0.2 yuan per 10 shares (before tax) for 2016 to shareholders of record on Aug. 18
* The company's shares will be traded ex-right and ex-dividend on Aug. 21 and the dividend will be paid on Aug. 21
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Jimmy Kimmel launched his monologue last night by talking about yesterday’s biggest news: Roseanne.
Said Kimmel: “You’re not going to believe this but she tweeted something outrageous. ABC decided to cancel its highest-rated show Roseanne following a tweet in which Roseanne compared an African American woman, a former advisor to President Obama, to an ape, which did not sit well with ABC management or with anyone with a brain really.”
Kimmel told his audience that he has thought of a way to hold on to Roseanne.
“We don’t have much on this network…Roseanne was a very, bigly hit for ABC and we needed it! Just because Roseanne is gone doesn’t mean the whole show has to go. The show must go on. That’s what we say in show business.”
Kimmel then played a promo for a reworked version of the show, called Dan.
The trial of the 63year old doctor who was arrested for allegedly having intercourse with his mentally unstable patients has begun in Bavaria, Germany. Reports say the doctor is facing trial for sexually exploiting three of his female patients without treating them.
One of the women reportedly called the police. But the identity of the accused was not revealed due to Germany’s strict privacy laws. "A trained psychotherapist, the doctor committed the acts either in his practice or in the women’s homes,” the prosecution said.
"He could face imprisonment of three months to five years if found guilty". Prosecutors were reported to have said the doctor had regularly asked the patients to come to his surgery between 2012 and 2015 in the late evening hours. It was gathered that the doctor told the women that intercourse was part of the therapy.
A Sinclair Community College student with an interest in nutrition and business is moving his bulk foods store to downtown Xenia.
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She's once, twice, three times a Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover lady.Kate Upton is once again gracing the cover of the annual issue, becoming only the fourth woman to do so three times. This year, she's making the splash with three different covers.Other women who did the cover three times include Tyra Banks, Heidi Klum and Christie Brinkley, who also is featured in this year's edition with her two daughters. Elle Macpherson holds the record with five cover appearances.Other notables in this year's edition include former cover girl Chrissy Teigen, an expectant mother and athletes including tennis champ Serena Williams and Olympic gold medal gymnast Simone Biles.
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PA Queen at service marking 100th anniversary of junior school bombing
On June 13, 1917, a daylight bomb from a German aircraft hit Upper North Street School in Poplar, killing 18 children, most of whom were aged between four and six. The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh joined relatives of the children who died and community faith leaders at nearby All Saints Church for the memorial service.
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The deaths led to one of the biggest funerals the East End had seen
They also visited the site of the school in Tower Hamlets, which was rebuilt and reopened in 1928, and is now called Mayflower Primary School. The deaths led to one of the biggest funerals the East End had seen.
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Surrey RCMP arrested two auto theft suspects after a bait car was activated last week.
Joel Falk, 29, is charged with one count of theft of a motor vehicle, one count of possession of a break-in instrument and one count of mischief over $5,000.
Bryan Christopher Becker, 42, of Surrey is charged with one count of theft of a motor vehicle and one count of possession of a break-in instrument.
Corporal Elenore Sturko said a bait car was activated in the city’s north end on April 16. She say police spotted two men inside it, “driving the vehicle at different times as well as unloading items from the back of the vehicle.”
She said general duty and Auto Crime Target Team (ACTT) officers arrested the suspects without incident.
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The following is a news release from the town of Port Barre:
The Town of Port Barre has restored pressure within the water supply system above to the minimum required level established by the Louisiana Administrative Code – Sanitary Code.
Water samples collected by the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals – Office of Public Health have been negative for coliform bacteria.
Therefore, the boil advisory released as a precautionary measure is now rescinded.
The water is again safe for consumption.
Story highlights Addison Short recounted the heroics of an unknown good Samaritan
By Wednesday, she got to thank Jamie Jackson
(CNN) "Thank you so much."
So began the emotional reunion between Addison Short, a young woman who was shot in the Las Vegas massacre, and Jamie Jackson, the hero who placed his own life in danger to save her.
From her hospital bed Monday, Short, 18, recounted being shot in the leg, and her dramatic rescue, telling Anderson Cooper an unknown good Samaritan used his belt to wrap her leg to stop the bleeding before carrying her away from the the hail of bullets.
"Please get me out of here," she remembered saying to the man, a stranger to her. "[H]e just picked me up and threw me over his shoulder" eventually delivering her to an off-duty police officer who put her in a taxi to the hospital.
"I hope the guy that helped me is watching," she added Monday. "I just really want to tell him how grateful I am for basically saving my life."
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Congratulations! Mike Davidson, from the Paris Chapter, has been named to the 2018 UIL Basketball Top 18 All-Star List. We are pleased to announce he gets the opportunity to suit up with other top officials from across the state to form six different crews. These crews will officiate the Girls’ Basketball championship games.
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Chelsea of England manager, Antonio Conte has admitted he missed the services of Victor Moses in Saturday’s 3-2 loss at home against Burnley, but promised to plug all holes in their next match against fellow-London-based side, Tottenham Hotspur.
Though Moses was sighted in the stands, alongside Nigerian ex-international, Michael Emenalo, during the game, Conte said the former Crystal Palace and Wigan Athletic ace would have been of better use on the pitch.
Quizzed by reporters about the lack of available players next week, especially as Pedro, Eden Hazard and Timoue Bakayoko are on the sidelines due to injuries, Conte stressed that he is not worried.
He said : “I am not worried because we have to trust in our work and today there were there injured players, one player missed for a ban.”
A peaceful end to a high stakes situation in Daviess County and one deputy is on paid administrative leave, per protocol.
Authorities say a juvenile was threatening suicide at a home off Little Hickory Road. They told us, the boy's father wrestled the gun away and it went off.
No one was hit, but we're told the boy ran into the garage and grabbed another gun. When deputies followed him, they say, he aimed at them and one of the deputies shot at the boy, but missed.
We are told the boy soon surrendered and was taken to get help. Kentucky State Police are taking over the investigation since it is an officer involved shooting.
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Richard Gordon, who has died aged 95, was one of Britain’s most popular novelists in the 1950s and 1960s, creating the light-hearted Doctor books, beginning with Doctor in the House, that spawned several classic film comedies of the era.
The spectacular success of the series made Gordon one of the best-known non-practising doctors in Britain, a kind of court jester to the medical profession.
Impish and twinkling, he considered himself an entertainer rather than a writer (“writers are chaps who turn out books that mean something”), but he was an astute one, the first to spot the comic potential of mocking the mystique of medicine, its pompous hierarchies and the po-faced solemnity of its practitioners. One critic ventured to label him “the first deviationist, the insider spilling the secrets of the citadel”.
Gordon trained as an anaesthetist, but realised he wanted to give up medicine as soon...
Check out a replay of the UFC Fight Night 125 ceremonial weigh-ins, which took place today in Brazil.
UFC Fight Night 125 takes place Saturday at Mangueirinho Gymnasium in Belem, Para, Brazil. The card airs on FS1 following early prelims on UFC Fight Pass.
Among those weighing in today were former light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida (22-8 MMA, 14-8 UFC) and Eryk Anders (10-0 MMA, 2-0 UFC), who meet in the middleweight main event. The fighters made their weights official earlier today at the UFC host hotel in Belem.
Check out all of the face-offs above.
For more on UFC Fight Night 125, check out the UFC Rumors section of the site.
The Supreme Court has upheld a challenged practice that is used to invalidate patents without the involvement of federal courts.
The justices on Tuesday rejected a bid to strike down a process established by Congress in 2011 to speed up patent reviews.
The justices voted 7-2 in favor of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s patent review process. It has been used to invalidate hundreds of patents since it was established in 2012.
Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Neil Gorsuch dissented.
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17-year-old boy shot in Marquette Park
A 17-year-old boy was shot Monday night in the Marquette Park neighborhood on the Southwest Side.
At 10:36 p.m., he was standing on the sidewalk in the 7300 block of South Western when he heard shots and felt pain, according to Chicago Police. He had been struck in the right hand.
The boy was taken to Holy Cross Hospital, where his condition stabilized, police said.
A farm in Cumberland, Maine is welcoming over 50 baby goats this month and will allow people to meet them in person every weekend through Mother's Day.Sunflower Farm Creamery will be open to the public for anyone who might enjoy "cuddling a kid."for more information and to see the goats in action on from a live camera.for more stories and videos about animals.
Home Kentucky Century Aluminum Reports Electrical Failure, Impacting One Potline in Sebree May 30th, 2018 Amanda Decker Kentucky
Century Aluminum in Sebree is forced to temporarily stop production on one of its three potlines because of an electrical failure.
It happened at the Sebree aluminum smelter. No injuries were reported and the facility’s other two potlines were unaffected.
Right now, Century Aluminum is looking at what happened and working to restore the impacted potline. To bring it back to full production could take up to 3 months.
Century anticipates fewer than 18,000 tonnes of production will be lost as a result.
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Lufthansa said it had accepted the recommendations made by a mediator in a long-running row over pay with pilots' union Vereinigung Cockpit, which will add around 85 million euros ($90 million) to its annual costs.
Lufthansa is trying to cut costs but pilots have walked out 15 times since early 2014 over disputes with management on topics including pay and early retirement, costing the carrier hundreds of millions of euros in lost profits.
Before the mediation process, the pilots had asked for an average annual pay increase of 3.7 percent over a five-year period back-dated to 2012, which is when their last collective bargaining contract with Lufthansa expired.
Lufthansa had proposed an increase of 4.4 percent in two installments in 2016 and 2017, plus a one-off payment worth 1.8 months' pay.
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Fabbri got a hat trick, David Perron and Scottie Upshall scored during St. Louis' four-goal third period and the Blues rallied to beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-3 on Wednesday night. Kevin Shattenkirk also scored and Carter Hutton made 17 saves as the Blues improved to 12-1-4 at home.
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BRASILIA, March 29 The Brazilian government on Wednesday announced a larger-than-expected spending freeze while opting for smaller tax breaks to meet its fiscal deficit goal.
Finance Minister Henrique Meirelles said the government will freeze 42 billion reais ($13.45 billion) in spending as tax revenues continue to disappoint as the economy slowly emerges from its worst recession in a century.
He said the freeze was larger because the government decided to temporarily drop plans to correct the calculation of debts owed by the federal government. ($1 = 3.1225 reais) (Reporting by Alonso Soto; Editing by Leslie Adler)
Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May holds up a cough sweet after suffering a coughing fit whilst addressing the Conservative Party conference in Manchester, October 4, 2017. REUTERS/Phil Noble
LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Theresa May showed guts and grace by continuing with her keynote Conservative Party conference speech despite a repeated coughing fit and an interruption by a prankster, business minister Greg Clark told Sky on Thursday.
"She showed guts and grace," Clark told Sky News. He added that there was huge warmth towards May in the conference hall.
May’s bid to reassert her dwindling authority was ruined on Wednesday when her keynote speech was interrupted by repeated coughing fits, a prankster, and even letters of her slogan falling off the set behind her.
(Reporting by Guy Faulconbridge; editing by Estelle Shirbon)
On Aug. 21, people in North America will have the chance to witness a solar eclipse — a total eclipse for those who live in or venture to the states through which it will pass, or partial for those staying home in New England.
The path of the eclipse stretches from Lincoln Beach, Oregon, to Charleston, South Carolina.
During this time, the moon passes between the sun and Earth and blocks all or part of the sun for up to about three hours, according to NASA.
In New England, the moon will obscure 60 to 70 percent of the sun, leaving a crescent of sun.
The last time the contiguous U.S. saw a total eclipse was in 1979.
The British Army is filled with graduates, the Sandhurst chief has said, as he reveals plans to entice school-leavers by offering them a university degree alongside their officer training.
General Paul Nanson, Commandant of the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, said that 18-year-old feel that they should go to university because it is the “done” thing, and often have not considered alternative options.
He said that when he was at Sandhurst, it was evenly split between university graduates and school-leavers, but now the vast majority - around four fifths - of Officer Cadets arrive with a degree.
“You want to try and get youngsters in early and develop them yourself rather than [choosing from] an ever increasing pond of graduates,” said General Nanson, who was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire for distinguished services in Afghanistan.
Wednesday at the White House press briefing, “Time for Kids” reporter Benje Choucroun, 13, asked Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders about school shootings.
Choucroun asked, “At my school we recently had a lock down drill. One thing that affects my and other students’ mental health is the worry about the fact we or our friends could get shot at school. Specifically, can you tell me what the administration has done and will do to prevent these senseless tragedies?”
While choking up, Sanders said, “I think as a kid and certainly as a parent, there is nothing that could be more terrifying for a kid than to go to school and not feel safe. So I’m sorry that you feel that way. This administration takes it seriously. And the school safety commission that the president convened is meeting this week again—an official meeting to discuss the best ways forward and how we can do everything single thing within our power to protect kids in our schools.”
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CHICAGO -- The Chicago Police Department says all patrol officers are now equipped with body cameras.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and police Superintendent Eddie Johnson said Sunday the city reached its goal to provide the cameras to more than 7,000 officers one year earlier than originally planned. They say it's the largest deployment of the technology in the U.S.
Emanuel says the cameras are "an essential tool" in the city's efforts to rebuild trust between police and the community. He says they improve transparency and help in investigations and resolving disputes.
The U.S. Justice Department in January issued a scathing report on civil rights abuses by Chicago's police over the years. An investigation began in 2015 after the release of dash cam video showing an officer shoot black teenager Laquan McDonald 16 times.
In June, midsummer festivals occur all across northern Europe. They have special significance in the Scandinavian countries, where days are long.
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Drummond (pink eye) will not play in Friday's preseason game against the Hawks, Jake Chapman of the Pistons Radio Network reports.
Drummond has spent time away from the team over the last day or so to avoid spreading the illness, and with the big man still contagious, he'll sit out Friday's contest. Jon Leuer will start at center against the Hawks with Eric Moreland serving as his primary backup.
NEW YORK (AP) — Broadway grosses have hit another record high this season by pulling in $1.7 billion, fueled by fervent demand to see such draws as Bruce Springsteen, Bette Midler and a grown-up Harry Potter.
Data from the Broadway League, the national trade association for the industry, shows box office receipts were up 17.1 percent over last season.
Another good note in the financial windfall was that attendance was up, coming in a 13.79 million, an increase of 3.9 percent. That indicates some broadening of ticket-buyers, but mostly just higher prices pushing the yearly box-office records.
Broadway had a cluster of new powerhouse earners this season, including Tina Fey's "Mean Girls," the British import "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" and Springsteen. They added to megahits such as "Hamilton" and "Dear Evan Hansen."
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LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - A man already facing charges for three assaults has been charged with assaulting two Louisville Metro Corrections officers.
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Kevin J. Jackson, 34, of Louisville, is charged with two counts of assault on a police officer.
Around 6:15 p.m. May 28, Jackson bit and assaulted the officers, according to his arrest report. The assault happened inside the LMDC Main Jail complex at 400 So. 6th Street.
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Former Nasdaq chief Greifeld to take over as Virtu chairman
NEW YORK, June 14 Former Nasdaq Inc Chief Executive Robert Greifeld will become chairman of trading firm Virtu Financial Inc's board after the company completes its $1.4 billion takeover of rival KCG Holdings Inc .
The U.S. women's national team has announced a pair of friendlies in October against the Korea Republic.
The first will take place on Oct. 19 at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, and the second match will be on Oct. 22 at Sahlen's Stadium in Cary, North Carolina.
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The U.S. recently completed three games in the 2017 Tournament of Nations: a 1-0 loss against Australia and wins against Brazil and Japan by 4-3 and 3-0 scorelines, respectively.
"To play a highly technical and organized team like South Korea will give us more quality matches in 2017," U.S. coach Jill Ellis said in a federation release.
"They are consistently pushing the top teams in Asia and these games, right at the end of the NWSL season, will be a great window to get the team back together before our final FIFA dates in November."
In addition to the two games against South Korea, the U.S. is scheduled to face New Zealand in friendlies on Sept. 15 and 19, and Canada in friendlies on Nov. 9 and 12.
Households' annual energy and insurance costs have leapt by nearly £200 in the last year, according to a comparison website.
The combined cost of dual fuel energy, car insurance, and home insurance came to £2,216 on average, in 2016 - around £196 more than in 2015.
Comparethemarket.com analysed quotes on its website, and said car insurance saw the most dramatic price hike, with average premiums rising by nearly £97 to reach £691.
It said that the increase is due in part to recent rises in insurance premium tax.
Energy costs have jumped by just over £94, with the average annual bill now coming in at £1,383.
Home and contents insurance now stands at around £140, up by about £5 compared to 2015.
Simon McCulloch, director of comparethemarket.com, said: "This rise in the cost of bills is pretty devastating news for consumers who will inevitably be feeling significantly harder up as we go into 2017."
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Listen Wednesday for your chance to win a pair of tickets to the SOLD OUT Red Hot Chili Peppers January 8th at the American Airlines Center.
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Carmelo Anthony and La La Anthony have separated after nearly seven years as husband and wife, according to a report Monday.
The "Power" actress and TV personality moved out of the home she shared with the New York Knicks player and their 10-year-old son, Kiyan, last week, TMZ reported. The split is said to be amicable.
The two got married in July 2010 after a six-year engagement, with LeBron James, Spike Lee, Serena Williams, Ciara, Kim Kardashian, Amar'e Stoudemire, Ludacris and Kelly Rowland reportedly among the guests.
A rep for La La Anthony (née La La Vázquez) did not respond immediately to a request for confirmation.
CAMDEN, N.J. (AP)  A defense lawyer for a woman accused of fatally beating her boyfriend with two metal frying pans claims that she was abused by the man.
A police probable cause statement shows that Maleia Cole told police she was angry that Jason Lewis had walked out of the trailer where they lived after an argument.
Public defender Meg Butler said that while Cole wasn't acting in self-defense, she suffered from "more of a battered-woman syndrome." She claimed that drug use led to outbursts from Lewis.
Superior Court Judge Edward McBride noted that Cole admitted to the Sept. 2 attack and ordered her held in Camden County Jail until her trial.
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ARE YOU SURE THAT DOESN’T JUST MAKE PEOPLE RELUCTANT TO ADMIT THEY KNOW YOU? Apparently the best way to dodge facial recognition technology is to become a Juggalo.
Rapzilla.com’s 15 Freshman of 2017 in Story Rapzilla.com is pleased to announce its seventh annual Freshmen class, which is made up of the most promising up-and-comers in Christian hip hop.
Lecrae's new single 'Blessings' features Ty Dolla Sign in News Lecrae posted a preview of the single cover for his upcoming single "Blessings," which he also revealed features Ty Dolla Sign.
Reach Records signs first new rapper since Andy Mineo in News An artist revealed in an interview on Tuesday that he had signed with Reach Records, which would make him the first emcee signed by Lecrae and Ben Washer since Andy Mineo in 2011.
The minutes of the 2018 ARRL Annual Board of Directors Meeting held January 19-20, 2018, are now available on the ARRL website.
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Giancarlo Stanton is expected to meet the media on Monday for the first time as a member of the Yankees. Here are some questions he should prepare for:
1. How open are you to being used as a DH?
In his 986 career games, only 13 have come as a DH. And with Aaron Judge in right, Stanton will surely see time at DH.
2. Why didn’t you want to go to San Francisco or St. Louis?
The Giants and Cardinals reportedly had deals for the slugger, but he invoked his no-trade clause.
3. How did you think the Marlins handled the situation?
Derek Jeter admitted last month he hadn’t talked with Stanton since buying the team.
4. What is it going to be like going from the Marlins to the Yankees?
Well, here’s the real softball for Stanton to slam.
5. Are you aware of how much will be expected of you as a Yankee?
He was on the front and back pages of Sunday’s Post, to go with more than a dozen stories related to the deal.
Domi scored a pair of goals and assisted on an Oliver Ekman-Larsson goal, helping his team to a 5-2 win over Calgary on Monday.
Two of Domi's three points came with the net empty, so it's probably a good idea not to read too deeply into a three-point evening. On the other hand, three points is still three points and Domi now has five points in his past three games. He can be of help to your team, but odds are that you'll find a more consistent option elsewhere.
LONDON, March 20 (Reuters) - British engineering company GKN , target of a takeover bid, said on it had a plan in place to protect its pension scheme, as the issue emerged as the latest battleground between GKN management and hostile suitor Melrose.
“GKN has a clear and comprehensive plan to reduce its pension liabilities and eliminate the deficit in its UK pension schemes. We have a binding agreement with the Trustees which works for all stakeholders: the scheme members, the Trustees and the company and its shareholders,” GKN’s finance director Jos Sclater said in a statement on Tuesday. (Reporting by Sarah Young, Editing by Paul Sandle)
WASHINGTON (AP) - Medicare says it plans to require hospitals to post their standard prices online and to make electronic medical records more readily available to patients.
The head of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Seema Verma, said Tuesday the initiative reflects the Trump administration's effort to encourage patients to become decision makers in their care.
Hospitals are required to disclose prices publicly, but the latest change would put that information online in machine-readable format that can be easily processed by computers.
Likewise, many health care providers already make computerized records available to patients, but starting in 2021 Medicare would base part of a hospital's payments on how well they do.
Verma also announced Medicare is starting a comprehensive review of how it will pay for costly new forms of immunotherapy.
BOSTON — Students who survived last month's shooting at a Florida high school that left 17 people dead are set to participate in a panel discussion at Harvard about guns.
The event Tuesday evening at Harvard Kennedy School's Institute of Politics will feature six students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland.
The students have become vocal advocates for stricter gun laws.
They say they're expecting more than 1 million people to participate in marches on Saturday in Washington and in other parts of the country calling for tougher firearms regulations.
They've already helped lead rallies and lobbied lawmakers in Washington and Florida.
Tuesday's event will be streamed live on the institute's website .
While Hollywood continues to be a place of inequality for non-white male directors, the LA Film Festival is making a name for itself by being exactly the opposite. The Festival, which kicks off Wednesday night in Culver City, has made norm-busting strides in programming films and panels from a diverse array of voices.
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ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkey remains committed to improving the investment climate, strengthening the rule of law, enhancing standards of democracy and converging with European Union standards, Deputy Prime Minister Mehmet Simsek said on Friday.
"I want to assure the German business community that German companies aren't subject to any investigations for terrorist financing by Turkish authorities," Simsek said in a statement.
His comments come as Turkey has sought to calm rising tensions with Germany as Berlin said it was reviewing all applications for arms projects from Ankara.
Tensions between the NATO allies have escalated since Turkey arrested six human rights activists including German national Peter Steudtner on accusations of terrorism; but relations have been strained over a series of often bitter disputes this year.
(Reporting by Orhan Coskun; Writing by Ece Toksabay; Editing by David Dolan)
I cannot recall a New Year’s Eve that held so much uncertainty. In the United States we have an unstable, completely untested, novice about to take control of the most powerful government, economy and military machine ever created. You can almost hear Putin salivating. In Europe we have the emerging forces of the right who may unsettle the European Union. The United Kingdom has not been able to clarify its future outside the Union; Brexit remains an ill-defined threat to the future.
MUMBAI Feb 13 The board of India's second-biggest software exporter Infosys is engaging with its founders over their allegations of corporate governance lapses, non-executive chairman R. Seshasayee said at a news conference on Monday.
Seshasayee said the board does consider it is in a battle with the company's founders over corporate governance. (Reporting by Sankalp Phartiyal and Euan Rocha; Writing by Promit Mukherjee; Editing by David Goodman)
03/19/2018: AT&T vs. the government
(U.S. Edition) AT&T's bid to buy Time Warner in an $85 billion deal is heading to court today. We'll look at why AT&T wants to make this move — and what some of the consequences could be if this deal goes through. Afterwards, we'll preview part of our interview with Timothy Geithner, former president of the New York Fed, about whether the government was right to rescue big banks back during the financial crisis. It's a part of a longer conversation with Henry Paulson (Treasury secretary under President Bush) and Ben Bernanke (the former head of the Federal Reserve) available on marketplace.org right now. Plus: How city fees and service charges are rising around the country.
Constipation occurs when bowel movements happen infrequently or are difficult to pass. Sometimes, lifestyle changes can curb constipation, but other times the condition signals something more serious. The Cleveland Clinic says to see a doctor if:
* It isn’t ‘normal’ for you to be constipated.
* You notice any blood in your stools.
* You lose weight without trying.
* It becomes very painful to pass a bowel movement.
* You are constipated for an extended period.
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Coach Mike Krzyzewski will be taking a leave of absence from the Duke Blue Devils basketball team due to health issues. The 69 year old coach will be dealing with back issues and, reportedly, will coach the Duke team in Wednesday’s game before undergoing back surgery.
It is expected that assistant coach, Jeff Capel, will take over head coaching duties until Coach K is able to return.
April 5 Drugstore chain operator Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc, reported a surprise drop in quarterly sales, citing "challenging market conditions in continental Europe" and as a strong dollar reduced the value of sales outside the United States.
The company, which has been waiting nearly a year and a half for regulatory approval to buy smaller rival Rite Aid Corp , also said on Wednesday it would repurchase $1 billion worth of shares till Dec. 31.
Net income attributable to the company, rose to $1.06 billion, or 98 cents per share, in the second quarter ended Feb. 28, from $930 million, or 85 cents per share, a year earlier.
Net sales fell to $29.45 billion from $30.18 billion a year earlier. Analysts on average had expected sales to remain flat, according to Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S. (Reporting by Sruthi Ramakrishnan in Bengaluru; Editing by Martina D'Couto)
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Philanthropist and Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen has announced that wreckage of a sunken military ship on which five brothers died in World War II has been discovered in the South Pacific.
A spokeswoman for Allen confirms wreckage from the USS Juneau was found Saturday off the coast of the Solomon Islands.
The ship was hit by Japanese torpedoes in 1942, killing hundreds of men, including the five Sullivan brothers from Waterloo, Iowa.
Allen has an expedition team that has reported finding wreckage of other ships, including the aircraft carrier USS Lexington, also sunk during World War II.
The expedition team says in a statement it first identified the USS Juneau on Saturday using sonar technology and used a remotely operated underwater vehicle to verify the wreckage on Sunday.
A contractor demolishing a house in southeastern Wisconsin has retrieved a purple heart from the rubble.
Dan Macemon (MACE'-muhn) stopped demolition of the home last week after he saw a box fall from the attic. Macemon opened the box and found the Purple Heart given to Albert Weaver. The medal is awarded to those wounded or killed in combat.
Justin Turner told WISN-TV that his father had owned the property for more than 50 years and that the Purple Heart belonged to his uncle.
Turner says it's "amazing" that Macemon found the war medal in the debris, and that "it's going to mean a lot" to Weaver's family to have it returned.
Macemon says he's found "neat stuff" in buildings he's demolished, but that a Purple Heart is a first.
Wiercioch didn't record a point in December and is mired in a 15-game point drought.
The former Senator actually started off the season relatively well, putting up eight points in his first 17 games. However, Wiercioch has fallen off substantially since then, which is assuredly thanks in part to the struggles of the Avs as a whole, as they currently sit last in the Central Division and own the league's worst goal differential at a horrendous minus-48. That said, even those in deeper leagues would be wise to steer clear of the 26-year-old for the foreseeable future given the bleak outlook for improvement in Denver.
Valley City Public Schools held a long-term planning meeting on Monday, June 25.
School board members and superintendent Josh Johnson presented the plan beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Central Administration Building.
North Dakota public school districts are required by the North Dakota Century Code to hold a public three- to five-year planning meeting on even numbered years.
Johnson stated that the district adopted a five-year strategic plan earlier this year that “is overall our big vision in terms of what are goals are specific to the school district.”
The purpose the planning process addressed Monday is to look at demographics as they relate to academic and extracurricular programs, instructional and administrative staffing, facility needs and utilization and district tax levies.
More on this story can be found in the June 28 edition of the Times-Record.
We're hitting the middle of summer, so you're either on a beach with a cooler and extra sunscreen (reapply every two hours!), or making that dollar at work and staying cool in air conditioning, counting down the hours to a neighborhood cookout and perhaps a nice glass of rosé.
In any case, you need some new tunes. Lucky for y'all, we just published our 35 Favorite Songs and 40 Favorite Albums of 2018 (So Far). Both are available here in playlist form. That's a solid five hours of everything from Ella Mai's slinky bop "Boo'd Up" and Leon Bridges' dancefloor-ready "If It Feels Good (Then It Must Be)" to album selections from Courtney Barnett's raging Tell Me How You Really Feel and Khruangbin's indelibly groovy Con Todo El Mundo.
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NEW YORK (AP) — A judge in New York has ruled against the makers of "Sesame Street" in a dispute with the distributor of the upcoming Melissa McCarthy movie, "The Happytime Murders."
U.S. District Judge Vernon Broderick ruled Wednesday that distributor STX Productions can continue to use the tagline "No sesame. All street" in promoting the R-rated film, which features Muppet-like puppets in a comedic crime story.
Sesame Workshop sued last week, seeking to end the inclusion of the tagline in promotional materials ahead of the film's Aug. 17 release.
The company argued that the public would be confused and think the movie was supported by "Sesame Street."
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Broderick heard oral arguments Wednesday before issuing his ruling.
He said Sesame Workshop hadn't demonstrated that moviegoers were confused or that sponsors or parents were complaining.
This beautiful wildflower (Silene catesbaei) is considered to be endangered in Florida and in the U.S., primarily because of loss of habitat. It can be seen blooming in the Gholson Nature Park in Chattahoochee. The good news is that it is also available in some native plant nurseries, and it will grow very happily in your garden, forming large mats of evergreen foliage along the ground, and blooming profusely during April. It is in the Pink or Carnation Family of plants. No other wildflower in our area looks like this one. The pale pink flowers are up to five inches wide and the ends of each petal are fringed, giving it its common name. In nature, it typically grows in rich hardwood forests on slopes and bluffs.
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OAKLAND, Calif. (AP)  The Texas Rangers placed right-hander Sam Dyson on the 10-day disabled list with a right hand bruise Monday, one day after the closer blew a save for the third time this season.
According to manager Jeff Banister, Dyson was hurt while trying to field a comebacker in the ninth inning of Sunday's 8-7 loss in Seattle. Dyson allowed two runs in the inning despite not allowing a ball out of the infield and suffered his third loss.
Dyson is expected to go on a rehab stint in the minors once his hand is healthy.
Banister said that right-hander Matt Bush will initially assume the closer duties.
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Danault (face) won't play in Monday's game against Florida, Jean-Francois Chaumont of Le Journal de Montreal reports.
This will mark the fifth game that Danault has been sidelined for as a result of his injury, and it seems likely Montreal is letting him regain full health before placing him back in the lineup. The next chance for the 25-year-old to return will be Wednesday against Pittsburgh, and Michael McCarron should continue to see ice time while Danault sits out.
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DOBSON — Students qualifying for the President’s List at Surry Community College have had no easy task — they must be enrolled for a minimum of 12 credit hours of college level coursework and maintain a 3.8 grade point average for the semester with no final grade lower than a “C.”
Many do this will holding down jobs or other family responsibilities.
Students on the President’s List receive a congratulatory letter and now also get an invitation to an exclusive breakfast in their honor.
“The breakfast is a way to honor and reward the students who are truly dedicated to their studies here at Surry Community College,” said Dr. David Shockley, school president. “This is an event that we plan to repeat each semester.”
The college held its first President’s List Breakfast in February for students who earned a spot on the President’s list for fall 2017.
The Bay County Sheriff's Office bomb squad has arrived and is working on what appears to be a pressure cooker left under an oak tree in the parking lot. The McDonalds at 895 Harbor Boulevard has been evacuated as a precaution, as authorities wait for a bomb squad out of Panama City to arrive.
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Criminal charges have been laid in the case of Serenity, a four-year-old Alberta girl who died in kinship care three years ago. Julia Wong reports.
Gregorius (shoulder) is expected to begin playing in rehab games this week, Dan Martin of the New York Post reports.
It's not yet clear how many rehab games Gregorius will need, but given that the right shoulder injury he sustained at the World Baseball Classic cost him the final two weeks of the spring, the Yankees may play it cautiously with the 27-year-old. Ronald Torreyes has held down the fort well at shortstop in his stead with a team-leading 10 RBI in the early going, but Gregorius should slot back in as the starter once he's back to full health.
WALB's First Alert Weather Team declared a First Alert Weather Day for Monday as severe weather headed to Southwest Georgia.
She had told the crowd: “I’m trying to be a good sport here.”
Carey stopped singing her song Emotions, paced the stage and told the audience to finish the lyrics for her.
“We can’t hear. We didn’t have a check for this song… we’re missing some of these vocals, but it is what it is,” she said.
Then, appearing to give up attempting to lip sync, she said: “I’m going to say let the audience sing, okay?”
She added: “I wanted a holiday too, can I not have one?”
Viewers were unimpressed with the performance, and the video of the singer’s abrupt exit made the rounds on social media.
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President Trump tweeted this morning about Merck CEO Kenneth Frazier, after Frazier resigned in protest from Trump's American Manufacturing Council.
Frazier said he stepped down because Trump failed to condemn white supremacists who organized the deadly rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, this weekend.
NPR's Scott Horsley (@HorsleyScott) joins Here & Now's Jeremy Hobson to discuss the latest in politics.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – January 29, 2018 – (HISPANICIZE WIRE) – The Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute (CHLI) strongly supports a legislative path to permanent legal status in the United States for the “Dreamers” (including DACA beneficiaries) – individuals who were brought to the U.S. as children by decision of their parents. CHLI reaffirms its position from September …
BOSTON, MA – January 25, 2018 – (HISPANICIZE WIRE) – As you know, on January 8, 2018, the Department of Homeland Security announced the termination of TPS for El Salvador. The termination date is delayed until September 9, 2019 and it affects around 200,000 Salvadorans who have been living in the United States since at least 2001. …
IDLEWILD — Judge Marilyn E. Atkins shared her deep embedded love for Idlewild as she greeted guests with smiles during her book signing event on Sunday afternoon at the […]
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ST. LOUIS – things are a buzz on the rooftop of the Chase Park Plaza Hotel in the Central West End. Last May the Chase received two bee hives with 10,000 bees in each hive and hope to end up with 100,000 bees by September.
The Chase hopes to produce about 15 gallons of honey by year's end to use in various recipes and to sell in the gift shop.
Fox 2’s Kim Hudson put on a bee suit to get a closer look.
If New York Giants rookie Saquon Barkley wants to be one of the very best running backs in the NFL, he’s already aligning himself with some of the best ones.
In a recent Instagram post, Barkley is spotted with current Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley in what appears to be a workout session.
We up to something @saquon A post shared by Todd Gurley (@tg4hunnid) on Jul 3, 2018 at 10:44am PDT
Gurley had a tremendous season for the Rams in 2017, rushing for 1,305 yards and an NFL-leading 13 touchdowns. If anyone can give Barkley some tips and advice as a veteran running back, it’s definitely Gurley, who has been one of the league’s best backs since his debut in 2015.
Gurley is the second running back that Barkley is expected to be working out with prior to the start of training camp, as he’s also slated to be working out with Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott in Los Angeles.
Financial Times: “In the days to come, the president and his advisers will doubtless work to amend or reinterpret what was said over the weekend. None of this will obscure the challenge facing the US. To the extent that it is the role of the president to provide moral leadership, the White House is unoccupied. That void must be filled, and it falls first to the Republicans, the party in control of the legislative branches, to do so…”
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SIENA, Italy, April 12 Monte dei Paschi di Siena is still negotiating with the European Commission how many jobs the bank will have to cut to be allowed to receive state aid, Chief Executive Marco Morelli said on Wednesday.
Morellli's own business plan, unveiled in October, envisaged 2,600 layoffs but he said the restructuring plan that will be agreed with Brussels will have "a much more stringent approach" in terms of cost and revenue targets.
Morelli told a shareholder meeting he did not know what the final number of job cuts would be. (Reporting by Silvia Aloisi; editing by Francesca Landini)
The Traffic Shoes retail chain has filed for bankruptcy, unable to pay debts despite closing dozens of stores and negotiating cheaper rent deals during the past two years.
The Florida-based retailer, which employs about 290 people, plans to use the bankruptcy process to close about a dozen stores, bringing its total store count to fewer than 25,...
ARCADIA >> Officials rescued a child unharmed after she accidentally locked herself inside the trunk of a car at a mall in Arcadia on Sunday afternoon.
The mishap was first reported about 3:50 p.m. at the Westfield Santa Anita shopping mall, 400 S. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia Fire Department Battalion Chief Cory Cerwin said.
The girl was with her father when she decided to climb into the trunk, he said. She pulled the lid closed.
“She happened to have the keys to the car as well,” the battalion chief said. The “frantic” father called authorities for help.
The doors of the car remained unlocked, allowing firefighters to access the passenger compartment, Cerwin said. They then cut a small hole in the rear seat of the car, just large enough for the trapped girl to pass the car key through.
Paramedics examined the girl once she was freed, he said. She was “a little sweaty,” but uninjured.
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Newswise — For reporters following the Equifax data breach, University of Delaware professor John D’Arcy can provide perspective and insight into the situation as both an academic and someone who has worked in the public sector.
D'Arcy can discuss how Equifax mishandled the public relations aspect of the breach as compared to how other companies have handled similar breaches. He can also speak to the technical failures that led to the breach, specifically the failure to patch a bug.
D'Arcy is an Associate Professor of Accounting and Management Information Systems in UD's Lerner College of Business and Economics. Prior to joining academia, he was employed by Ford Motor Company as a cost accountant and financial systems analyst.
His research interests include information assurance and security, IT risk management and computer ethics.
To set up an interview, contact Peter Bothum at 302-831-1418 or pbothum@udel.edu.
Pride in London, celebrating the LGBTQ community, takes place in the capital at the same time as England's World Cup match on Saturday.
Tens of thousands of people will gather to watch the parade run from Portland Place to Whitehall, from 12pm to 5pm.
Attendees have pleaded with organisers to set up screens along the route so they can watch the football.
But at the moment it looks like your best bet might be to watch the first few hours of Pride, before heading into a pub along the route to see the match.
MailOnline has contacted Pride to ascertain if there are plans for screens.
April 10 Miner Anglo American said on Monday it would sell its Eskom-tied domestic thermal coal operations in South Africa to a unit of Seriti Resources Holdings for 2.3 billion rand ($166.43 million).
The thermal coal operations that mainly supply coal to Eskom consist of the New Vaal, New Denmark and Kriel collieries, as well as four closed collieries , Anglo American said. ($1 = 13.8200 rand) (Reporting by Rahul B in Bengaluru, editing by Louise Heavens)
France’s musical astronaut Thomas Pesquet (pes-KAY) is enjoying a special birthday present delivered to him up at the International Space Station. The saxophone arrived in a SpaceX cargo ship on Feb. 23, and his crewmates kept it hidden until his 39th birthday on Feb. 27.
He revealed the birthday surprise this week via Twitter.
Pesquet has been in orbit since November, and still has a few months left. He’s a former pilot for Air France.
This isn’t the first time a sax has flown in space. Shuttle astronaut Ronald McNair took one up in 1984, two years before he died aboard the Challenger.
Other out-of-this-world musical instruments: piano keyboard, flute, guitar, bagpipes and even an Australian didgeridoo.
FBI agents interviewed Michael Flynn shortly after he took office as National Security Adviser about his conversations with the Russian ambassador, current and former officials told The New York Times on Tuesday.
While it is not clear what he said in his FBI interview, investigators believed Flynn was not entirely forthcoming, the officials said. If the authorities conclude that he knowingly lied to the FBI, it could expose him to a felony charge.
LONDON, Feb. 14, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- About Motorcycle LightingThe adoption of technologies such as LED lights in the low-powered motorcycles is increasing in the aftermarket. The rising acceptance of the same will compel automotive OEMs to adopt the technology as standard fitment. The...
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The son of Tory legend John Crosbie has announced his interest in running for the leadership of the Progressive Conservative Party in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Ches Crosbie, a lawyer based in St. John's, says in a news release that he's going to offer for the leadership in part because of concerns over the province's precarious financial condition.
He says the Liberal government under Premier Dwight Ball hasn't been displaying strong leadership in managing Newfoundland's struggling economy.
Crosbie says he'll be spending the next few months travelling the province on a "Connect with Crosbie" tour.
No date has been set yet for a leadership convention for the party.
The Alfieri has been first showcased nearly two years ago. The car was a small 2+2 coupe based on the same platform as the Ghibli. When it was showcased, the Alfieri was expected to be launched on the market this year. However, this didn’t happen because Maserati decided to push back the release of the production model all the way back into 2020. Why? Well, the Chinese market is currently not as strong as it used to be a Maserati thinks a new model would not make much sense for now. However, despite that, it seems that another concept for the car might be released with the 2017 Maserati Alfieri. This would basically be the production-ready model of the car showcased to the general public to get some last minute feedback.
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A HELICOPTER has reportedly struck powerlines on the Mid North Coast this afternoon, seeing an occupant struck in the face by broken wires.
The male occupant of the helicopter, aged in his 40s, was struck in the face by the recoiling powerlines after they were cut by the helicopter's rotor blades, emergency services were told.
The incident happened just after 2pm at Pappinbarra Rd, Pappinbarra, north-west of Wauchope.
Ambulance media said the man was struck in the face and shoulder by the low tension wires.
The helicopter performed an emergency landing in a nearby paddock and the man was taken to a farmhouse for treatment.
Paramedics arrived on scene around 4pm.
"The man was transported to Port Macquarie Base Hospital complaining of blurred vision and suffering soft tissue injuries to his cheek and shoulder," an Ambulance Media spokeswoman said.
It is understood the helicopter was identifying weeds from the air at the time of the incident.
SEOUL—The Trump administration will nominate as ambassador to Seoul a prominent Korea expert who favors a tough line on Pyongyang, filling a yearlong vacancy at the front lines of President Donald Trump’s biggest foreign-policy challenge.
The appointment of Victor Cha, a Georgetown University professor who served in the George W. Bush White House, would bring a well-established Korea hand with a hawkish reputation to Seoul at a time of concern in South Korea about Mr. Trump’s assertive approach to dealing with Pyongyang’s...
PRESCOTT, Ariz. — The Prescott National Forest has become the fifth national forest in Arizona to close large areas to the public because of dangerous wildfire conditions.
Forest officials’ announcement Tuesday don’t specify the size of the areas being closed starting Friday morning in the forest’s Bradshaw Ranger District but accompanying maps show areas generally to the south and west of Prescott.
Officials say they considered factors such as fire danger, vulnerability, things at risk and topography in making closure decisions.
The Coconino, Kaibab and Tonto forests and the jointly administered Apache-Sitgreaves forests also have recently closed large areas of those forests because of wildfire conditions.
Coconino National Forest officials told the Arizona Daily Sun that most violators of closures in the Flagstaff area appear to be area residents, not out-of-town visitors.
$462 Payment For Fighter Jets: House of Reps Mulls Buhari’s Impeachment
President Muhammadu Buhari’s decision to buy $462 million worth of fighter jets for the military without recourse to the National Assembly has been deemed an “impeachable offence” by the House of Representatives. The House members were left infuriated by the decision after the Speaker, Hon. Yakubu Dogara informed them at plenary by reading a letter […]
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With opposition MPs calling on her to resign, Esther McVey apologised to Parliament for comments about Universal Credit.
The work and pensions secretary admitted to "inadvertently misleading" the House of Commons after a critical report from the National Audit Office.
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"Oman is the centre of the geological universe," said Peter Kelemen, a geochemist and professor at Columbia University's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory. Photo-Supplied "Oman is the centre of the geological universe," said Peter Kelemen, a geochemist and professor at Columbia University's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory.
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If you could think of a perfect setting for an acoustic performance from a singer-songwriter, a barn studio in the hills of Malibu, California, is pretty hard to beat. And even if you may not know it yet, Matt Maeson is the man for the serenading job.
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A Newton County District 2 driver who was on his way to pick up a load of gravel from Meridian was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Hwy. 494 near in Suqualena Thursday.
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The Portuguese Shanghai SIPG defender has received a prison sentence in Spain after pleading guilty to tax crimes, but is unlikely to go behind bars
Ricardo Carvalho, the former Chelsea and Real Madrid defender, has been handed a seven-month prison sentence in Spain for tax fraud.
The 39-year-old is unlikely to serve any jail time because, under Spanish law, sentences below two years for non-violent crimes when defendants do not have a previous conviction are typically viewed as suspended.
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Carvalho, who is still playing professionally with Shanghai SIPG in the Chinese Super League, acknowledged he failed to pay taxes relating to image rights in 2011 and 2012 and repaid the amount in full. He was also fined €142,882.
Prosecutors had argued for a 12-month sentence and a larger fine of €300,000.
Carvalho's former clubs also include Porto and Monaco, while he won Euro 2016 with Portugal at international level last year.
Ullmark did not play for AHL Rochester Saturday after taking a shot near the shoulder in Friday's contest with the Toronto Marlies, The Buffalo News reports.
With the Sabres' season long slipped away, Ullmark could get a look with the big club before season's end, barring a longer-term injury issue here. The young Swede has been impressive all season, making the AHL All-Star Game while sporting a 17-8-3 record with a 2.37 GAA and .926 save percentage. He also won his only start with Buffalo in a game where he allowed just one lone tally on 45 shots.
The University Pain Medicine Center, a premier pain clinic serving the East Brunswick, NJ region, is offering patients dealing with sciatic nerve pain effective treatment options. Their team of sports management and chronic pain experts, led by Dr. Didier Demesmin, assist patients with effective treatment options.
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MOOSE JAW, Sask. — People in parts of Moose Jaw, Sask., had to use shovels after a storm dumped piles of hail on some neighbourhoods.
There was so much hail Wednesday morning that a school bus got stuck on a residential street.
The Prairie South School Division thanked bus drivers for getting students to class safely.
The school board also expressed gratitude to people who helped clear a path for the vehicles through the hail, which was knee-deep in some places.
Around parts of the city culverts were blocked with the ice.
There are reports that more than 50 millimetres if precipitation fell during the brief storm. (CJME, CHAB)
Escaped boa constrictor found in owner's upstate NY home
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (AP) — A 6-foot-long boa constrictor reported loose in Binghamton, New York, has been found — beneath the owner's kitchen sink.
A Facebook post by the Broome County Humane Society on behalf of the owner said the pet snake escaped its enclosure earlier this week and was last seen near the high school. The county office of emergency services issued a statement Tuesday saying people should "exercise caution and keep small children and small animals away" if they came across the snake.
But on Wednesday morning, the reptile's owner told local media that Bella the boa had apparently never left his apartment building and was found safe in his kitchen.
Red-tailed boa constrictors eat small mammals, killing their prey by squeezing them to death. They're typically docile as pets.
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EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — Indiana officials have closed on a deal to take over completion of Section 5 of the Interstate 69 project.
The state has reimbursed the developer’s bond holders for $246 million, which returns direct control of the I-69 Section 5 project to the Indiana Department of Transportation.
In June, state officials announced the deal to take over construction of Section 5 after the completion date was pushed back several times by the private developer.
The 21-mile project between Bloomington and Martinsville is expected to be complete on or before August 2018.
More than a dozen employees have left their jobs at James T. Vaughn Correctional Center in Smyrna, Delaware after the deadly inmate takeover in the prison. NBC10’s Tim Furlong has the latest.
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A 17-year-old boy who was reported missing on Saturday was found dead in a wooded area of Bethesda on Sunday, according to Montgomery County Police.
Navid Nicholas Sepehri was found on the 6500 block of Laverock Lane near the Bannockburn Swim Club, police say. Investigators have yet to announce or determine the cause of death.
Body of missing Md. teen found in woods https://t.co/p6iZ2Sdw1I pic.twitter.com/4FaIYf2A54 — WUSA9 (@wusa9) December 11, 2017
Sepheri lived on Radnor Road in Bethesda and was a student at Walt Whitman High School, NBC Washington reports.
Alan Goodwin, the school’s principal, sent a statement to the community:
“Dear Whitman Community,
Just like the last couple of years, Denmark is performing well at the IIHF World Junior Championships in Canada, but just like last year, Russia now stands in the way in the quarters.
The Danes have reached the final eight for the third time in a row, this time thanks to historic wins against reigning champs Finland and the Czech Republic – two foes the Danish young guns had never beaten before.
“We played against a lot of good teams in the round-robin,” Danish captain Alexander True said on IIHF’s website.
It's been about 11 years since the city of Charlotte partnered with Pappas Properties to develop land around the Scaleybark light-rail station. Council members voted Wednesday to end a partnership with Pappas Properties to building housing on the site. John D. Simmons jsimmons@charlotteobserver.com
Batshuayi Scores 2 to Lead Dortmund over Cologne
COLOGNE, Germany  Belgian international Michy Batshuayi had a brace on Friday in his debut with Borussia Dortmund to lead the side to a 3-2 victory over FC Cologne.
The win lifts Dortmund into second place in the Bundesliga, with 34 points from 21 matches. Last-place Cologne has just 13 points.
Batshuayi, who joined the German club this week on loan from Englands Chelsea, put the visitors ahead with a goal in the 35th minute.
Simon Zoller equalized for Cologne at the hour mark, only to see Batshuayi get his second of the night two minutes later.
The hosts pulled level again in the 70th minute, courtesy of a goal by Jorge Mere, and it began to look like Dortmund were going to drop points yet again.
But with six minutes left in regulation, Andre Schürrle put Dortmund up 3-2 for good.
The outcome provided a measure of revenge to Dortmund coach Peter Stöger, who was fired by Cologne at the beginning of December.
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US President Donald Trump on Tuesday called on North Korea to abandon its nuclear program, when pressed about his definition of "denuclearization" ahead of an expected summit with the North's leader Kim Jong Un."It means they get rid of their nukes -- very simple," Trump told a joint press conference with French President Emmanuel Macron."It would be very easy for me to make a simple deal and claim victory. I don't want to do that. I want them to get rid of their nukes." Kim has said he is willing to discuss "denuclearization" with Trump, but Pyongyang consistently defines the term as "denuclearization of the Korean peninsula" - code for the removal of America's military presence in the South.
A truck driver is recovering tonight after driving her semi through two security gates at PCS Nitrogen. It happened around 4:20 p.m. at the business located on Laney Walker Blvd. There are no concerns of any hazardous material leak.
According to the Augusta Richmond County Fire Department, crews responded to the scene after a call regarding an accident involving a tractor trailer. The truck driver had just made a delivery and was leaving the facility when it crashed through the gates and came to rest in a drainage canal. The cab of the semi truck was partially submerged. The driver was transported to Augusta University Medical Center for treatment. Her injuries are not life threatening.
No word on what caused the wreck, the investigation is still ongoing.
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Senators captain Erik Karlsson had surgery Wednesday to repair damage to tendons in his left foot. a The Ottawa Senators are "hopeful" that Erik Karlsson will be ready for the start of the 2017-18 season following surgery to his left foot on Wednesday.
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SEC Settles With Estate Of 'Extreme' Day Trader For $4.6M
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 8:45 PM EDT) -- The estate of a Michigan man who marketed an “extreme day trading” investment program has agreed to a nearly $4.6 million final judgment to settle the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s claims that he defrauded scores of investors.
The judgment, entered on Friday in Michigan federal court, puts Vincent James Saviano’s estate on the hook along with Saviano’s investment adviser company, Palmetto Investments LLC, for paying more than $4.4 million in disgorgement and nearly $150,000 in interest, but provides for the money to come from whatever...
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LISBON, March 29 The Bank of Portugal has raised its forecast for 2017 economic growth to 1.8 percent from 1.4 percent, boosted by rising investment and exports, it said on Wednesday in its latest outlook for the economy.
The bank also raised its view on growth next year, to 1.7 percent from 1.5 percent in a previous report released in December. In 2019 it expects growth of 1.6 percent, up from 1.5 percent previously.
"The revision for 2017 in large part reflects the incorporation of quarterly accounts for the fourth quarter of 2016," it said in the report. "At the end of 2016 private consumption, gross formation of fixed capital and exports registered higher growth than seen in the December bulletin."
The government expects growth this year of 1.5 percent.
(Reporting By Axel Bugge)
LOS ANGELES — Thomas Welsh scored five of his 21 points in the final 51 seconds, giving UCLA an 82-79 victory over crosstown rival Southern California on Saturday and snapping the Trojans' season-high six-game winning streak.
Welsh hit a 3-pointer to put UCLA ahead for good at 80-77 and calmly sank two free throws with 11 seconds to go on his 22nd birthday that helped the Bruins (16-7, 7-4 Pac-12) win their third in a row.
Aaron Holiday led the Bruins with 23 points, including five 3-pointers, and nine assists. They improved to 12-2 at home.
The Trojans (17-7, 8-3) were led by Elijah Stewart with 20 points.
Vatican City, March 19 (IANS/AKI) Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Peter Machado as Archbishop of Bangalore and Archbishop Piero Pioppo as Apostolic Nuncio to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the Vatican said on Monday.
Machado, previously Archbishop of Belgaum, replaces Archbishop Bernard Blasius Moras, who stepped down after reaching the retirement age of 75 in 2016.
Saint Pope John Paul II appointed Moras as Archbishop of Bangalore in July 2004.
Pioppo has since September 2017 served as Apostolic Nuncio to Indonesia, where ASEAN is headquartered.
He is titular Archbishop of Torcello, near Venice.
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Barcelona confirm €40m deal for Guangzhou Evergrande´s Paulinho
Barcelona have struck a €40million deal to sign Paulinho from Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao.
The Brazil international will finalise his move to the LaLiga giants upon completing a medical and agreeing terms on a reported four-year deal on Thursday.
The 29-year-old will be Ernesto Valverde's first signing since the world-record €222m sale of Neymar to Paris Saint-Germain.
Barca have not confirmed the length of Paulinho's contract, but they have stated that it will include a €120m buy-out clause.
It comes after weeks of speculation over his future and marks an impressive revival in Paulinho's career.
Having struggled to convince at Tottenham following a move from Corinthians in 2013, he left to join Guangzhou two years later to link up with former Brazil boss Luiz Felipe Scolari.
Paulinho helped the club to win six trophies, including two league titles and the AFC Champions League, and his performances earned him a recall to the national team.
Left page, right page
On the left hand page of my sketchbook I occasionally test out pigments I am going to use in a sketch. Sometimes I also do warm up drawings or make notes. This spread is very much like the one with the Little Blue Heron. I intended to draw one thing but got sidetracked drawing another, so this left hand page is a combo of colour and creature.
On the right hand side of the spread is an old favourite. People have been asking where it’s been hiding. As you can see, it’s been quite hard to spot this winter but with the past few warm days the snow has melted, and, much like Wiarton Willie, the wheelbarrow saw its shadow in the snow today.
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Brown 83, Colgate 73
Hartford 59, Bryant 47
Seton Hall 73, Boston College 53
Wagner 60, Longwood 43
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Florida 72, Marshall 69
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Iowa St. 99, NC Central 58
Northwestern 68, Stony Brook 36
Oakland 104, UM Dearborn 44
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"Space Carousel." Courtesy of Justin Peters
Optical illusions are taking the world by storm these days, but Justin Peters' artwork is truly something special.
According to his website, Peters, a 22-year-old digital surrealist artist, merges reality with imagination using Photoshop. The resulting works of art turn our mundane world into a surreal wonderland.
Keep scrolling to see more of his mind-boggling work — and try not to gasp out loud.
The Powassan detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police responded to a report about a missing person in the Township of Patterson at 3:17 pm today.
Denise Berthiaume, 56, from Wasaga Beach was last seen at about 2 p.m., walking eastbound, near 6721 Highway 534 in Restoule.
Berthiaume is described as a white female, 5'4" tall, 135 lb, with shoulder-length brown hair. She was wearing a blue ski jacket and navy blue pyjama pants.
OPP unmanned ariel system is being utilized along with the emergency response team, canine and the OPP helicopter section from Orillia.
Police and family are concerned for Berthiaume's well-being and are asking the public's help to locate her. Anyone with information on her whereabouts is urged to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or their nearest police authority.
× Stabbing Investigation in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE — A stabbing in Wilkes-Barre is under investigation.
Officials say two men were fighting at a home on Hayes Lane when one of them pulled a knife around 1:30 a.m. on Wednesday.
Authorities haven’t said how badly that man was hurt.
The names of those involved have not been released in that stabbing in Wilkes-Barre.
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For years, retired painter Alan Clarke has been visiting Bondville Model Village in Sewerby, and he only had one gripe - there were no decorators among the miniature figures at the attraction.
When his family mentioned it to owner Jan Whitehead, she set about putting that right and when he returned for his latest visit, Alan, 85, found a custom-made house with a decorator’s van, featuring his logo.
Alan’s son David said: “We all love it to bits, but every time he’s complained to us about not finding a painter and decorator
“In late 2016, I approached Jan Whitehead from Bondville and she was incredibly helpful.
“The whole family visited in early August and Jan gave us a guided tour and unveiled my Dad’s miniature self on a stepladder, with a special sign written house and Transit van with roof ladder.
“My dad was over the moon and will be returning to Bondville even more regularly now.
“I cannot thank Jan enough for making this so special for him.”
K-EARTH 101’s Totally 80’s Live is back at the Honda Center on January 26th with a totally awesome line-up that will make you want to break out the neon!
Listen all weekend for your chance to win free tickets to K-EARTH 101’s Totally 80’s Live with Boy George, Adam Ant, and The Bangles!
Also featuring Violent Femmes, Salt N’ Pepa, The Romantics, Tone Loc, A Flock of Seagulls, Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five, Dramarama, Sugar Hill Gang and Nick Heyward of Haircut 100!
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Halifax Regional Police say a transport truck that closed part of Highway 102 yesterday over concerns about hazardous materials contained nothing of the sort.
Crews were worried about a container in the truck filled with an unknown substance. Police said the substance was later identified as a synthetic resin used to make and repair airplane parts.
The truck pulled over to the shoulder between the Kearney Lake Road and Larry Uteck Boulevard exits outbound Thursday evening after its driver had a medical emergency. He was taken to hospital.
Haz-mat crews remove objects from a truck that was pulled over on the side of Highway 102 on Thursday. (Nic Meloney/CBC)
Police blocked part of the road while the truck was examined. Crews found an unknown substance inside the truck, so Halifax Fire and Emergency's haz-mat team was called in.
A spokesperson for the municipality said first responders treat any unknown substance as dangerous.
× Sentara Princess Anne hosts 1st memorial service for families of babies who passed
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – Sentara Princess Anne Hospital is honoring babies who have passed in 2017 and earlier.
The hospital held its first annual Bereaved Parents Memorial Tree Service, Monday night.
More than two dozen families of babies born stillborn or those who died shortly after birth were invited to attend the service.
The event includes the reading of the names of those who have passed and an ornament exchange.
Hospital Bereavement Coordinator Lue Ann Arizona also spoke during the service.
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VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican says it is "surprising and regrettable" that a cardinal suggested that Pope Francis was out of the loop on negotiations between the Holy See and China, saying he is "faithfully" informed about developments and follows the issue with care.
The Vatican statement Tuesday was issued a day after the retired archbishop of Hong Kong, Cardinal Joseph Zen, penned an extraordinary Facebook post revealing the behind-the-scenes drama over the contentious issue of bishop nominations in China.
Zen confirmed the Vatican had asked for a legitimate bishop to stand down in favor of an excommunicated one favored by Beijing. Zen said when he met with Francis Jan. 14 to discuss it, the pope said he didn't favor such an outcome, suggesting a rift with the Vatican secretariat of state.
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So, is it standard operating procedure now for legislators to live-tweet from legislative hearings when they don’t get their way in committee, as opposed to paying attention to the business at hand?
We’re in hour one of day 2 of the Government Operations and Audit Committee, and Senator Stace Nelson is already tweeting away instead of paying attention to the hearing….
Oh look, taking audience pictures too. No selfies?
Really? Pretty soon the chair is going to have to collect cell phones like in high school…
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On 18 March Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited the St. Mary and Holy Cross Armenian Apostolic Churches in Washington, to be present at the Divine Liturgies, meet with a group of representatives of the diocesan councils and the local Armenian community.
Issues related to the development of Artsakh, its ties with the Diaspora and others were discussed in a warm and informal atmosphere.
President Sahakyan stressed the significant role of the Washington Armenian Community in the Diaspora, extending gratitude for the constant support rendered to Artsakh.
The 20-year-old accused of ramming a car into a crowd of people and killing a 32-year-old woman "adored Hitler", according to his former teacher.
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Charles gets into it with another food truck owner and the business is starting to stress him out.
CAIRO, March 29 Saudi Arabia's King Salman has invited Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to visit his country and Sisi has welcomed the invitation, the Egyptian presidency said in a statement on Wednesday.
The two leaders met at an Arab League summit being held in Jordan and discussed improving relations, the statement said. The two countries had disagreed over Syria and the transfer of two Red Sea islands from Egypt to Saudi Arabia.
"King Salman promised to visit Egypt in the very near future based on an invitation from President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi," the statement also said. (Reporting by Mostafa Hashem; Writing by Ahmed Aboulenein; Editing by Dominic Evans)
More Southwest Florida support came Monday night for victims of the Charlottesville, Virgina white nationalist rally.
A vigil against racism took place at a Unitarian Universalist church in Naples. More than 100 people came out to light candles in honor of the woman and two state troopers who died Saturday. People there said it's time for everyone in the country to accept diversity, not try to destroy it.
"We should be moving forward against hatred, and now white supremacists are feeling like they have a platform for them to bring hatred," said Yudy Barbera, Collier County Democratic Party chair.
"What happened in Charlottesville is not representative of America and was not a representative of real Americans," added Lucas Benitez, a guest speaker at the vigil who is an immigrant from Mexico.
A similar event is happening Tuesday evening in downtown Fort Myers. It starts at 5 p.m. at Centennial Park.
April 17, 2017, 6:31 PM | Authorities are searching for a suspect who allegedly shot and killed an elderly man -- apparently chosen at random -- in Cleveland. A video of the killing was posted on Facebook. The manhunt has involved resources and agencies across several states. Dean Reynolds reports.
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Hyde Park Art Center is proud to present the sixth annual exhibition of work from participants in The Center Program, the Art Center’s flagship artist professional development initiative. Led by Director of Education Mike Nourse, this six-month program is designed for a group of artists who create new works, connect with peers, present to visiting professionals, and culminate with an exhibition.
NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Police Department says a tow truck driver shot a man who was attacking him tonight, Feb. 2.
It happened a little after 6:00 this evening in the 1800 block of Felicity Street. According to police, the tow truck driver fired in self-defense when a man began attacking him.
Police did not reveal any details surrounding the motives for the attack.
Police say the tow truck driver will face no charges in the case.
The other man will face charges, but police did not reveal what those charges would be. They say the man’s gunshot wound is not fatal.
Police say the investigation is ongoing and no additional information would be released at this time.
MILAN, March 30 Italian consumer electronics retailer Unieuro has lowered the minimum stake offered in an initial public offering, which is set to close on Thursday, to around 32 percent of its capital from 42.5 percent previously, two market sources said.
The offer is set to close at 1800 GMT on Thursday.
The shop chain has also lowered the IPO price indication to 11 euros from 13-16.5 euros initially. (Reporting by Elisa Anzolin, writing by Valentina Za, editing by Francesca Landini)
Penn-Florida Closes $398M Via Mizner Resort Deal
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 1:32 PM EDT) -- Penn-Florida Companies said Thursday it has closed on $398 million in financing for its Via Mizner urban resort project in Boca Raton, Florida, with New York’s Mack Real Estate Credit Strategies as lead financial lender and additional funds from EB-5 regional center operator US Immigration Fund.
Mack Real Estate Credit Strategies provided $318 million for the Via Mizner project as primary lender while USIF, designated as a regional center by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services for the government’s EB-5 investor visa program, covered the $80 million...
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The folks at Rocks Wood Fired Pizza and Grill have a delicious and varied menu, but what they specialize in is bringing the taste of Italy to the Tri-Cities. Larry Sangid, owner of Rocks, joined us to put together one of their amazing Margherita specialty pizzas.
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- VEG OUT: Peddler Night Market will be serving entirely vegan and vegetarian food today at 92 Burton Road from 12pm until 11pm.
- GHOST HUNT: Head down to The Wharncliffe Arms from 9pm to investigate pub hauntings
Night market
- WREATH-MAKING: Hobbycraft Sheffield is hosting a free to attend spring wreath-making class today, from 1pm to 3pm.
- FLEA MARKET: Check out around 50 traders around the Antiques Quarter tomorrow, from 10am to 3pm.
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Los Angeles band Lo Moon has been on our radar since a Chris Walla (of Death Cab For Cutie fame) produced its single, "Loveless," a year ago.
Since then, they've teased their fans with another single, "This Is It," and been selected as one of three artists for public radio's emerging artist series, Slingshot.
On Friday, the Lo Moon travels east to join us for a concert at WXPN's World Cafe Live in Philadelphia. Don't miss your chance to catch this mysterious group's live performance.
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The head of the U.S. House Oversight Committee has asked the White House for details about its security clearance procedures as part of an investigation by the panel into the issue after two former aides of President Donald Trump departed last week amid abuse allegations.
In a letter to White House chief of staff, John Kelly, the panel's Republican chairman Trey Gowdy said it was "investigating the policies and processes by which interim security clearances are investigated and adjudicated" and asked for the White House to respond by Feb. 28.
(Reporting by Susan Heavey and David Alexander; Editing by Bernadette Baum)
Who: Youtubers Auralnauts.
Why We Care: Although trailers are intended to rile viewers up about movies they haven’t seen, so many rely on cinematic grammar they’ve seen a million times before. Last year, Cracked.com released a thoughtful skewering of trailer tropes in many different genres. This new video, though, is concerned with just one kind: big budget, high stakes, probably-superhero-infested hits.
It’s hard to tell where some of the trends it calls out began. The “BWAAA” sound feels very Christopher Nolan-ish, but he’s not one for the “unexpected cover of a classic hit” that follows. (See, for instance, the use of “Behind Blue Eyes” on Transformers 5.) What is clear is that you have seen this trailer before. The Aurualnauts crew has been paying close attention and they have nailed this formula exactly. Maybe next time an overtaxed editor is trying to make you feel feelings about Decepticons, they’ll try something different.JB
Local dignitaries, including Hctor Arocha, mayor of Ciudad Acua, Mexican Consul Carlos Gustavo Obrador Garrido Cuesta, Roberto Garza, mayor of Del Rio, Texas, country music singer Radney Foster and U.S. Rep. Will Hurd, R-Helotes, form a human chain on the International Bridge between Ciudad Acua, Coahuila and Del Rio, Texas during the Border Unity Rally on March 25, 2017. In sweltering heat, U.S. Rep. Will Hurd and the mayors of the border towns of Del Rio and Ciudad Acua held hands - presumably sweaty ones - with residents from both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border on Saturday.
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Polls consistently show a rising and overwhelming public opinion that our current policies are not working and they need to be replaced with a legal, well-regulated marijuana market for adults.
This is not a partisan issue. It is an issue of personal freedom of choice and safety. It's correcting a wrong. It is American democracy at it essence, the governed people demanding change. When I purchase a lottery ticket I do not remember what party was in control when the Minnesota Lottery was authorized, do you? I do not remember what party was in control when I buy a six-pack after 8 p.m. I'm just happy I can do these things. Tell your state representatives what you think and remind them that this is not a partisan issue.
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Armie Hammer posts mug shot on Instagram Armie Hammer: actor, father, lawbreaker? On Tuesday, the “Call Me by Your Name” lead posted a throwback mug shot on his Instagram. Hammer was arrested at the border patrol checkpoint...
Armie Hammer's wife sues alleged impersonator A Beverly Hills woman allegedly impersonated the actress to get a ticket to Vanity Fair’s exclusive Oscar after-party.
Armie Hammer blasts BuzzFeed writer who once dissed him The Armie Hammer-Anne Helen Petersen feud began in November when the BuzzFeed writer wrote an in-depth analysis of the actor’s career.
Armie Hammer apologizes for comments about Casey Affleck, sexual assault “I conflated sexual harassment cases with a criminal case involving sexual assault charges," Hammer said.
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While driving his rig through Jacksonville, Florida, Ohio trucker Dan O’Grady happened upon a little stray dog on the side of a highway who, despite being hungry, refused to go with the compassionate man. Instead, the dog led him into the trees to show him where his bunny friend lay in need of assistance. O’Grady took both of the animals with him, named them “Interstate” (bunny) and “Highway”(Dog), fed them some food from a truck stop and eventually left them in the caring hands of the Summit Humane Society in Twinsburg, Ohio. O’Grady specifically chose Summit because they rescue both dogs and bunnies. Highway has since found his forever home. Interstate required some medical care, but is currently available for adoption.
This 2016 photograph shows candy bars marked with Colorado’s required diamond-shaped stamp noting the product contains marijuana. State officials require the stamp to be put directly on edibles after complaints that the treats look too much like their non-intoxicating counterparts. David Zalubowski AP
As the year comes to a close, we pause to celebrate two victories in 2016 that protect the environment of Beaufort County. The legislation was years in the making, and is considered the state's strongest shoreline management tool in a quarter of a century.
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A special “God Bless America” fundraising show will be held Saturday at Reilly Springs Jamboree to help pay for future Jamboree projects.
“We have a great entertainer, Dion Pride, coming plus two local openers, plus the Mark Twain impersonator, who is wonderful,” said Enola Gay Mathews, Jamboree co-producer with Roger Reed. “We also have a great fundraiser meal.”
Country music singer and songwriter Kadie Lynn Robertson first drew national attention in 2016 as a contestant on “America’s Got Talent.” The Kemp teen said she’s been performing since she was 3, her first performance the singing of four verses from “Amazing Grace” at church. The biography on her website (kadielynnmusic.com/about) says she’s had the opportunity to sing for the Prime Minister of the Bahamas, and opened for Vanilla Ice and Kevin Fowler. Accolades she’s received include being named East Texas Annual Music Awards’ “Female Vocalist of the Year.”
For the rest of the story, see the June 14 News-Telegram.
Efforts are underway to stop a fuel-laden tanker from falling at the Mosalasi area of Ipaja in Lagos.
The development has led to a heavy traffic gridlock on the axis.
Currently, the Nigeria Police, Lagos State Transport Management Agency, LASTMA, the LASEMA Response Unit, LRU, among others are on site to prevent a major fire outbreak.
The road leading to Ipaja and environ has been locked while a diversion has been made to Egbeda for commuters plying the route.
The development followed last Thursday’s fatal tanker explosion that left nine dead and 54 vehicles burnt.
Details later…
Canadian schoolchildren will soon start learning computer coding and other digital skills from kindergarten through to high school, the government announced Wednesday.
About 500,000 students will be offered the opportunity to take part in the CAD 50 million ($38 million) program over the next two years, according to the science ministry.
"Many jobs today rely on the ability of Canadian workers to solve problems using digital skills," said a statement.
"The demand for such skills will only intensify as the number of software and data companies increases - whether they sell music online or design self-driving cars, for example," it said.
Five hundred teachers across the country will be provided with the training and tools to teach digital skills and coding.
The government also wants the program to encourage more young women and indigenous children to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and math.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – Eric Greitens’ planned resignation as Missouri governor has elevated another Republican military veteran to the office, but one with more experience in working with state lawmakers.
Mike Parson will automatically rise from lieutenant governor to governor on Friday when Greitens steps down. Greitens had faced possibly being impeached by the state House over investigations of his political and personal life.
The 62-year-old Parson spent 12 years representing southwest Missouri in the Legislature, where he was a strong abortion opponent, supported the National Rifle Association and successfully pressed for a constitutional amendment benefiting farmers. He’s also a former Missouri sheriff.
The 44-year-old Greitens was a political novice when elected governor in 2016. He came into office criticizing “corrupt career politicians” and repeatedly clashed with fellow Republicans
This year’s holiday greeting from WWE is a two-minute video featuring Southpark-like WWE and NXT Superstars cartoons singing a modified version of the Joy to the World.
John Cena, Dean Ambrose, Sasha Banks, Shinsuke Nakamura, Charlotte Flair, Alexa Bliss, Brock Lesnar, The New Day, Roman Reigns, and everyone else is in the hilarious, yet awesome-looking video that will surely bring a smile to everyone’s face. The changes in the song are also a touch of genius, with the song getting the WWE treatment.
You can see the video below.
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ORLANDO, Fla. - What do you name a bird rescued shortly after Hurricane Irma?
Irma, of course.
On Tuesday, across social media, SeaWorld Orlando introduced its newest animal ambassador.
Irma was first rescued by the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey, and due to an injured wing, she was deemed non-releasable.
“Our team is honored to welcome Irma to our family and hope that her story will inspire our guests to protect her wild counterparts,” SeaWorld posted on its Facebook page.
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Achiievers Equities' commodity report on Silver
Silver trading range for the day is 42242-42878.
Silver prices traded in range as a weaker dollar and tensions on the Korean peninsula supported demand.
The Atlanta and New York Federal Reserve banks downgraded their outlook for U.S. economic growth for the first quarter.
The number of Americans filing for unemployment aid unexpectedly fell last week and consumer sentiment rose amid continued optimism over household finances
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Bank of Japan (BOJ) Governor Kuroda is on the wires now, via Bloomberg, speaking in the Diet on the monetary policy programme.
Key Headlines:
BOJ easing is to achieve price stability
BOJ still has a long way to hit price target
Appropriate to continue BOJs powerful easing
Not thinking about raising target rates at the moment
Having braved the ferociously frigid weather, cosplayers that participated in Comiket 91 can take pride in knowing that their efforts and dedication will not go unappreciated, as indicated by the thousands of images that have been distributed all about the internet.
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Head coach Bruce Arians said Watford likely will miss some time due to a high-ankle sprain, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Already missing two Week 1 starters in left tackle D.J. Humphries (torn ACL) and left guard Mike Iupati (triceps), the Cardinals lost Humphries' replacement, Jared Veldheer, to a broken ankle and Watford on Sunday against the Titans. With a few-game absence likely for Watford, the offensive line will trot out Alex Boone at right guard and Evan Boehm at left guard.
Model from NGO Kranti for designer Mandeep Nagi
We’ve never spotted designer Mandeep Nagi from Shades of India showcase her collection at LFW. It was the first time ever, that girls from the red light area were given an opportunity to model on such a platform. We loved how this designer focused on the pride and independence of the girls while telling the story of how they have been abused during her Lakme Fashion Week SR17 show.
Model from NGO Kranti for Mandeep Nagi
The idea of involving girls from NGO Kranti was absolutely brilliant. We loved and totally appreciate the use of these unconventional models.
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Sophomore guard Jalen Green took over the adidas Gauntlet in Los Angeles last weekend.
The 6-6 Green is making a case for the No. 1 spot in the Class of 2020.
Last season for San Joaquin (CA) Memorial, Green led the Panthers to a 25-7 record, while averaging 27.9 points per game.
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Festival Date: September 23, 2017 / KAZU is a proud media sponsor of the “Wild and Scenic Film Festival”, presented by the Ventana Wilderness Alliance. Themed, “At the Edge,” the festival will feature fantastic films about wild things and wild places. This one night event takes place Saturday September 23rd at the Golden State Theatre in downtown Monterey, and feature special guests and raffle/silent auction. Tickets at ventanawild.org
The Premier League has kicked off with plenty of drama as the top teams jostle for position at the summit – but which stars have impressed most?
WhoScored.com overall ratings have offered an insight into the Team of the Season so far based on goals, assists, clean sheets and various other essential stats.
Manchester United have two representatives while their neighbours Manchester City dominate the side with four stars among the XI.
CLICK THROUGH THE GALLERY TO REVEAL THE PREMIER LEAGUE TEAM OF THE SEASON SO FAR BASED ON WHOSCORED.COM OVERALL RATINGS.
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A Florida woman lit a cigarette, sparking an explosion of a propane barbecue grill being transported in her SUV.
Orlando police Lt. Cindy Lane tells news outlets that the grill was turned on and the propane tank was open in the back of the red Kia Sorento as she left a barbecue at the Central Florida Fairgrounds on Sunday afternoon.
Lane says the woman and her husband were burned and their sports utility vehicle was severely damaged. The couple's injuries are not considered to be life-threatening.
Bluetooth Speaker Market is mainly driven by its increase in demand in electronic segments, Improver disconnectivity amongst the devices and major dropping of the batteries in devices like mobiles and laptops has restrained the Global Bluetooth market
Suki Waterhouse may have found the ideal alternative to the unpopular airport legging —one that’s equally comfy, yet cool. When the model and It girl touched down at Los Angeles International Airport today, she proved that athleisure can look surprisingly polished, particularly when worn in a standout shade.
Waterhouse took a tonal approach, pairing cherry red basketball shorts and a fitted sweatshirt. The hoodie hit at just the right place, revealing an exaggerated white hem underneath—perhaps a jersey to go with the shorts, creating a color-blocked statement. Her use of layering looked both cozy and chic, and felt like a practical choice in the face of unpredictable cabin temperatures. The bright palette extended to a pair of colored sunglasses—essential for every frequent flyer—but Waterhouse chose a backpack and sneakers in clean, neutral tones for contrast.
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Officials are investigating the cause of an early morning house fire in Hamilton that left three people dead.
Emergency crews were called to a home on Laird Drive, near Upper Ottawa Street and Limeridge Road East, just after 12:20 a.m. on Thursday.
A Hamilton Fire Department spokesperson said three people were pulled from the house and subsequently pronounced dead.
The Office of the Fire Marshal has been called in to investigate.
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Spooner registered a power-play assist during Monday's Game 3 loss to Ottawa.
Spooner also picked up a helper with the man advantage in Game 2, but he appears to be morphing into a bit of a power-play specialist in the series. His even-strength ice time was cut to just 7:14, which was the lowest among all Bruins. That's obviously not encouraging for his current fantasy value, regardless of his active two-game point streak.
The Greens claim Australia's entire system of political donations is broken and must be reformed from the ground up.
It has compiled a hit list of 13 companies that paid no tax in 2015-16 but made more than $1.7 million in donations to the Liberal and Labor Parties in that year.
It comes as Chinese interference in Australian politics has reignited debate over donations — with the government seeking to ban all foreign contributions to political parties and advocacy groups such as GetUp!
It was a rough Sunday for Ariel Miranda and a rough weekend for the Mariners. Elaine Thompson AP
Both Ericksen and Van Werven have two challengers By Calvin Bratt [email protected] WHATCOM ­— Voters will see two state legislative races and a County Council contest on the Aug. 7 primary election ballot, along with a monster list of U.S. Senate candidates and an open regional Court of Appeals judge position. Both 42nd District incumbent…
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1/4 c. butter
3/4 c. sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 c. eggnog
1 c. chopped pecans
1/2 c. raisins
1/2 c. chopped red and green candied cherries
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a large bowl, combine butter, sugar and eggs; mix well.
Combine the flour, baking powder and salt.
Stir into butter mixture alternately with eggnog; mix only until dry ingredients are moistened.
Fold in pecans, raisins and cherries.
Spoon into a greased loaf pan.
Bake for 70 minutes or until done.
Police are investigating a burglary at a church on Long Island.Investigators say it happened Sunday morning between 12 a.m. and 9:45 a.m. in Lakeview.The minister of the Church of the Good Shephard entered the building and discovered a water jug that was filled with coins and bills was empty.Police arrived and discovered that someone had entered the church by breaking a basement window.$500 had been stolen.Detectives request anyone with information regarding the above crime to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS.
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Penn State University says it has banned its near-century-old outdoor recreation club from going outside because it is too dangerous out in the wilderness.
The 98-year-old Penn State Outing Club announced last week that the university will no longer allow the club to organize outdoor, student-led trips starting next semester. The university’s offices of Student Affairs and Risk Management made the determination that the hiking, camping and other outdoors-focused activities the student-led club has long engaged in are too risky.
The Outing Club’s current president Richard Waltz tells the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette that the decision wasn’t an open dialogue and they weren’t briefed on the determination.
A Penn State spokeswoman says student safety is the school’s primary focus. Two other outdoor recreation clubs also have been directed to end trip offerings.
The latest on violence involving the U.N. peacekeeping mission in the African nation of Mali (all times local):
6 p.m.
The United Nations says unidentified gunmen attacked the headquarters of the U.N. peacekeeping force in the northern Mali city of Timbuktu, killing seven people and injuring seven others.
The U.N. peacekeeping mission says six assailants also were killed by U.N. peacekeepers in the attack Monday afternoon.
The mission says five Malian security guards and a Malian contractor working for the mission were killed along with a member of the Malian gendarmerie.
U.N. deputy spokesman Farhan Haq said earlier Monday that unidentified gunmen attacked two neighbouring U.N. camps in Douentza in the Mopti region of central Mali, killing one Malian soldier and one U.N. peacekeeper.
The peacekeeping mission in Mali is the deadliest of the U.N.’s 16 global peacekeeping operations, and this was one of the worst losses of mission staff.
Toronto police arrested two Toronto men after executing a search warrant last week at a north Etobicoke marijuana dispensary.
Officers executed the warrant Jan. 29 around 6 p.m. at Starbuds Dispensary, at 1753 Albion Road unit 5, in a strip plaza just east of Hwy. 27.
Police said they seized: marijuana shatter valued at approximately $4,000; marijuana with a street value of nearly $4,000; three packs of marijuana cookies worth $50; eight packs of marijuana gummies valued at $160; 22 pill packs of marijuana resin valued at $220; unknown white powder; an imitation MP5 BB submachine-gun and $211 in cash.
Kevin McKnight, 31, and Steven Deocharan, 29, both of Toronto, are each charged with three counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking marijuana, three counts of possession of marijuana and possession of proceeds of crime.
Kolkata : Besides discussing the Justice R.M. Lodha Committee reforms and how much of them have been implemented by the state associations, the BCCI Special General Meeting (SGM) on June 26 will also focus on the report on the May 29 meeting with the Pakistan Cricket Board in Dubai.
In a letter sent to all state associations, a copy of which is with IANS, Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) acting President C.K. Khanna said the meeting which will take place in Mumbai will have in its seven-point agenda the outcome of the meeting with PCB scheduled to resolve the issues between the two boards.
According to the ICC Future Tours Programme, the Indian cricket team is slated to play arch-rivals Pakistan, whom they recently beat in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy, in a bilateral series later this year.
#BREAKING @petewilliamsnbc reports gunman in today’s Congressional baseball shooting is James T. Hodgkinson (66) of Belleville, Illinois pic.twitter.com/nXl1dVvfFe — TODAY (@TODAYshow) June 14, 2017
Old leftist, anti-Trump Bernie Sanders supporter. Exactly encouraged by crazy leftist rhetoric.
This appears to be him from his Facebook.
He actually worked as a volunteer on Bernie Sanders campaign.
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Simcoe County, Ontario – Ontario needs to upgrade ambulance dispatch STAT, county says
Pinellas County, Florida – Lawsuit alleges county part of an illegal kickback scheme with ambulance company
Odessa, Texas – Man assaulted paramedic following crash Friday
New York, New York – FDNY adds 171 EMTs to its ranks
New York, New York – Hundreds turn up for funeral of EMS victim of September 11th
New South Wales, Australia – Paramedics still in the fight for insurance cover
Eastern Cape, South Africa – Decision on hiring ambulance washers defended
Paul Fishman, New Jersey’s former top federal prosecutor, has joined Arnold & Porter, where he will lead the law firm’s crisis management and strategic response team, according to a statement by the firm.
He served as the U.S. attorney in New Jersey from 2009 to 2017 and prosecuted the political scandal known as Bridgegate, which culminated in the conviction of three allies of former Governor Chris Christie for creating traffic jams near the George Washington Bridge. Fishman also prosecuted major cases of computer hacking, health care fraud and political corruption.
He was one of 46 U.S. attorneys forced to resign in March 2017 by the Trump administration.
Fishman will work in New York and New Jersey, handling internal investigations, compliance counseling, white collar defense, civil litigation and appellate cases, according to the law firm.
In this new episode of the Digital Tour Bus series, Crazy Tour Stories, singer-songwriter/guitarist John Wesley shares crazy moments from touring, while on the road with Marillion. Wesley is best known for being a touring member of Porcupine Tree, as well as his work with Fish and Mike Tramp (ex-White Lion).
Whoa! According to Joey Lawrence, there’s a chance Blossom could be on its way back to TV.
Prompted by EW’s recent reunion of the cast from the ’90s sitcom, during an appearance on Steve, host Steve Harvey asked the actor if there was a possibility for a revival.
“There’s been serious talk about it, believe it or not,” revealed Lawrence, who starred as Blossom’s (Mayim Bialik) jock older brother Joey. “Mayim and I have both said we’d be into it. We’ve talked to Don Reo about it, who created it. If there’s a way in, then I think we’re all down for it.”
Considering Bialik is currently tied up on The Big Bang Theory and Reo serves as co-creator on Netflix’s The Ranch, it’s unclear how the logistics could be worked out. But despite those perceived obstacles, Lawrence shared with Harvey what he thought his character could be up to all these years later and it’s very similar to what Reo told EW about where he believed the Blossom characters would be today.
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Trashigang-Trashi Yangtse highway opens to traffic
Aug 14, 2017
The Trashigang-Trashi Yangtse highway opened to traffic after remaining closed for almost two days.
The block between Chazam in Trashigang and Dhosoom in Trashi Yangtse was cleared this afternoon. The road was blocked since August 12 following heavy rain in the area.
Meanwhile, motorists are requested to be cautious due to the falling boulders.
Hamilton had three catches for 54 yards and a touchdown in the Steelers' 27-24 overtime win against Cleveland on Sunday.
Hamilton was targeted four times, the last being a lob pass from Landry Jones for a score to win in overtime. He finishes the regular season with 17 catches for 234 yards and two touchdowns, the first coming in Week 6 against Miami, who the Steelers will host in the Wild Card playoff game.
Snow-removal operations resume this morning at 7 a.m. and Montreal residents are being encouraged to heed the signs indicating when their street will be cleared.
Operations were suspended Saturday evening at 7 p.m. for the new year and most city boroughs are reporting that less than 50 per cent of their streets are cleared.
If your street hasn't been cleared by nightfall, the city has a number of lots where overnight parking is free during snow-clearing operations.
Consult the map below to find out where you can park for free:
The city is also encouraging residents who own a smartphone to download the Info-Neige app.
The app allows users to follow snow-clearing operations in real time and alerts them when their streets are about to be cleared so they can move their cars on time.
A new CBC / Radio-Canada study of city data found an average of 6,000 cars are towed during snow removal operations.
President Donald Trump speaks during the National Rifle Association-ILA Leadership Forum, Friday, April 28, 2017, in Atlanta. The NRA is holding its 146th annual meetings and exhibits forum at the Georgia World Congress Center. Mike Stewart AP
Tails of Hope, a non-profit, volunteer run, no-kill animal rescue group based in Monmouth County, will hold it’s 2nd Annual Beach BBQ Bash at The Anchor’s Bend in Convention Hall in Asbury Park on Sunday, October 1st from 2:00pm-6:00pm. There will be food, music, drink specials, a huge gift basket auction, a 50/50 and much more! Admission is $25 in advance or $30 at the door. This includes food and soft drinks. 100% of the proceeds go to the cats and dogs of Tails of Hope.
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1:48 Clemson coach Dabo Swinney on what he learned from 2015 CFP
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Watch as Taraji P. Henson and costume designer, Paolo talk about some of Cookie Lyon's signature looks throughout the seasons.
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A UNIT of Rex International Holding expects to start testing production from its Edvard Grieg South (Rolvsnes) oil well in 2019. The North Sea well may be able to yield 77.9 million barrels of oil and up to 78.7 billion standard cubic feet of natural gas.
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ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Denver Broncos coach Gary Kubiak stepped down from his dream job on Monday because of health concerns, saying “the demands of the job are no longer a good fit for me.”
Kubiak missed a week of work in October after suffering a complex migraine, his second health scare in three years.
Kubiak went 24-11, including a victory in Super Bowl 50, but a 9-7 finish this season kept the Broncos out of the playoffs.
General manager John Elway said he was saddened and disappointed in Kubiak’s resignation, “but I understand and respect Gary for doing what’s right for him and his family.”
Elway now embarks on his third head coaching search in his six seasons as Broncos GM.
The Reds player, 19, was on the bench as England saw off Colombia on penalties in the last 16 of the World Cup.
But that didn't stop him having a cheeky dig at club rival Lingard, 25, before sharing an optimistic message with Three Lions fans.
Lingard, filming for his Instagram story, can be seen with the England crowds at the Spartak Stadium in Moscow.
The United man then turns to Alexander-Arnold, who is hilariously copying Lingard's famous celebration.
× Report: Marshall Faulk accused of sexual harassment at NFL Network
ST. LOUIS – Former Rams running back and NFL Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk has been suspended from the NFL Network amid allegations of sexual harassment by a coworker.
According to a report in Bloomberg Business, Faulk is one of several retired players and studio analysts to be suspended.
The allegations, made by a wardrobe stylist at NFL Network, were part of a lawsuit filed against the National Football League.
The accuser said the former players would routinely send her inappropriate pictures, videos, and text messages, and that she had to routinely deal with sexual advances and other misconduct, including groping.
Faulk, along with NFL analysts Heath Evans and Ike Taylor, were suspended pending the result of an investigation. Donovan McNabb was named in the lawsuit but has not yet been suspended.
A former NFL executive was also named in the lawsuit and accused of similar behavior.
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The Concord Chamber Orchestra's January “sampler” concert is a unique opportunity to hear a number of chamber music ensembles, each featuring musicians from the CCO. These smaller ensembles will visit a variety of genres that, taken together, provide a rich musical collection.
Beethoven’s Septet is a light-hearted piece of music from his early style, while Schubert’s “Rosamunde” quartet is full of drama and a bit of romance. The “Bird Catcher” Trio of Hummel is witty and comical, borrowing a melody from Mozart’s opera “The Magic Flute.” Several other pieces by several different composers promise all the mystery and surprise that good anthologies deliver.
Price: $10 for adults, $5 for students
Thu 10/5 @ 7:30PM
Fri 10/6 @ 8PM
Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 6, written in the first decade of the 20th century, is a big, dramatic work written for a large orchestra. Nicknamed “Tragic,” (although hat was not what Mahler called it), it’s filled with sweeping contrasts, from heart-stopping melodies to wrenching despair.
To savor those contrasts, it will be the only piece on the Cleveland Orchestra’s program this week at Severance Hall. Music director Franz Welser-Möst conducts.
Tickets range from $21-$151.
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David Mitcheltree, 69, of Keosauqua died at 8:06 A.M. Tuesday February 14, 2017 at University of Iowa Hospital, Iowa City. Arrangements are pending at Pedrick Funeral Home, Keosauqua.
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The Cogs Club provides purposeful activities, based on Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST), for around 10 people with mild to moderate dementia. The programme can help people to recall or develop new skills and to transfer these skills to daily activities at home. The club can also provide the carer with some respite. The day usually consists of four sessions interspersed with breaks for refreshments or lunch. The first hour is about people meeting each other, discussing the 'Cogs' name, orientation to time and place, and sharing news. The second session explores a theme such as sounds, categorising objects and word association. After a light lunch, there is movement to music. This can be seated, standing or moving around the room. It may include miming to familiar songs. The last session usually involves a board game, such as Scrabble. Before members go home, they are given a summary of their day which can be discussed during their last tea break.
MONTREAL, July 4 (Reuters) - Airbus Chief Executive Tom Enders said on Wednesday he expects to see the first results of the company’s new majority stake in Bombardier’s CSeries jetliner program within weeks, around the time of the Farnborough Air Show in July.
“I’m convinced we’ll see first results already in the next couple of weeks,” Enders told employees at a Bombardier plane factory near Montreal.
Asked later about CSeries orders, Enders told reporters there could be something around the time of Farnborough.
Airbus SE took a majority stake in Bombardier Inc’s CSeries after completing a tie-up with the Canadian train and plane maker on Sunday.
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Mr. McConnell has been teaching science at Riverview Junior High School in Murray for 28 years. He is well loved by students and faculty alike. Cyprus Credit Union, along with Fox 13, surprised him with a $1,000 check - $500 to use in his classroom and $500 for him to have personally. To nominate a deserving Utah teacher, go here.
The live action version of Beauty and the Beast just came out on DVD, so now’s the time for reality for the film.
The Screen Junkies went after it, and didn’t take any prisoners with their Honest Trailer.
They take on how Disney just basically copied the animated version instead of putting anything new to the story. They also look at the controversy over Josh Gad’s character as a “that’s it?” thing.
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis officials say that in response to a seven-year trend of increasing homicides they’ll continue to boost the size of the city’s police force and increase support for neighborhood anti-crime efforts.
Mayor Joe Hogsett said Monday that the city’s homicide rate is heartbreaking and unacceptable. Police say the city has seen 148 criminal homicides for the year through the weekend, just below the record 149 such killings during 2016.
Hogsett says he aims to add about 150 police officers by the end of 2019 and have more officers assigned to smaller neighborhood beats to better know residents and their crime troubles. He said the city will add five staffers who’ll focus on violence-reduction programs and make $300,000 a year available for neighborhood-level programs.
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David Feldman's sale week in late fall in Geneva, Switzerland, included an "extremely rare multiple" of a block of eight of a 1951 Egyptian issue for the wedding of King Farouk and Queen Narriman. This imperf corner-margin block of eight sold for about $21,300.
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Employers are now able to opt out of providing birth control to their employees after the Trump administration rolled back an Obama-era policy. NBC10's Aundrea Cline-Thomas explains.
President Donald Trump is heading to Harrisburg next week to make his case for an overhaul of the nation's tax code.
White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders said Friday the plan "is really a jobs bill."
Trump's trip Wednesday to the state capital is aimed at building his case that tax cuts would help drive the economy.
Trump has promised Americans "the largest tax cut in our country's history." But for the poorest Americans households, Trump's plan would amount to an average tax cut of about $60 a year, according to the Tax Policy Center. Middle-income families would get about $300 on average. Most of the cuts would go to the wealthiest Americans.
Trump last year became the first Republican presidential candidate to win Pennsylvania since 1988.
The business, which is about to celebrate its fifth anniversary at 108 W Third St. in Alton , opened the second location in late November. Owner, Tim Meeks , said the move was to accommodate his customers in Belleville, who were purchasing oils, balsamic vinegar, spices and rubs from a Belleville consignment shop called Local Lucy's .
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Metrotvnews.com, Jakarta: The Jakarta Interbank Spot Dollar Rate (JISDOR) depreciated by 44 points on Tuesday, April 18, 2017.
The reference rate reached Rp13,299 per dollar today and Rp13,255 per dollar on the previous day.
Meanwhile, the Jakarta Composite Index increased by 0.520 percent to 5,606.517 points this afternoon.The transaction volume reached around 23.9 billion shares worth around 14.3 trillion rupiah.Moreover, 150 stocks were up, 150 stocks were down and 120 stocks were stagnant.(WAH)
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The Miniature World of Doug Witz features 18 slice-of-life scenarios created with polymer clay and painted or photographic backdrops to tell a story in 10-inch cubical environments. West Bend artist Doug Witz interprets the world with an eye for detail and unusual wit. Many familiar scenes may bring a smile or an epiphany moment. The public is invited to attend the opening party of both shows on Saturday, March 25 from 4 – 6pm at the museum. Artist Doug Witz will speak about his work at 4:10pm that day.
Price: $5 suggested donation
SINGAPORE — It was 75 years ago that Singapore, the island at the tip of the Malay Peninsula that had been a key strategic outpost of Britain's colonial empire, fell to invading Japanese troops. The events live on in history books more than in memories. But for Margaret Menz, who lost her brother there, the passage of years has not dulled the pain.
The ghastly coward acts of acid attacks on women in Pakistan are on the rise. The reasons range from one bizarre to another mind-numbing behind these horrific crimes - jilted lovers throwing acid on the face of the lady or if a woman refuses a marriage proposal.
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Man Utd boss Jose Mourinho was spotted at Austria vs Russia tonight
Mourinho was spotted in the stands at the Tivoli-Neu stadium in Innsbruck, Austria.
The manager’s appearance comes as Manchester United are linked with a move for Austria and West Ham star Marko Arnautovic.
It is not known if Mourinho was at the game specifically to watch the player in action but Arnautovic did start the game.
But the manager may well have been impressed by what he saw on Wednesday night.
Arnautovic was one of Austria’s key men as they took a 1-0 lead over the World Cup hosts.
Barnesville House Heavily Damaged by Fire
Fire crews respond to house fire early Sunday morning
BARNESVILLE, Minn. — Authorities respond to an early morning fire that heavily damaged a Barnesville house.
Firefighters were called to the house in 1000 block of 5th Street Southeast around 3:20 am.
Fire crews from Barnesville, Hawley and Sabin worked to put the fire out.
The fire appears to have started in the garage and spread to the home.
No injuries were reported.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Venerable Bellanwila Wimalarathana thero passed away at a private hospital in Colombo following the attack of a temple elephant, our news sources said.
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PLAINFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. - Crews are on the scene of a crash involving a vehicle and a motorcycle.
The crash happened just before 8:00 a.m. at the intersection of Wolverine Blvd. NE, (M-44) and Belding Road NE.
Kent County Dispatch says that the motorcycle rider is a Michigan State Police trooper and is injured. The trooper was riding a Michigan State Police motorcycle.
We'll have more details when they become available.
Morning News Brief The Trump administration is undoing Obama-era guidance to schools on affirmative action. And, an update on last month's shooting of an unarmed black teenager in East Pittsburgh, Pa.
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York Regional Police have released a photo of a suspect who allegedly made hateful comments about Muslims and threatened a woman on a transit bus in Vaughan.
The incident happened on Oct. 24 at around 4:20 p.m.
Police said a woman was on a northbound bus on Keele Street when she was approached by a stranger who asked to take a picture with her. When she refused, the man began yelling at her, threatening her and using language that was hateful toward Muslims, police said.
In a news release Monday, investigators said they are releasing a photo of the suspect because they have exhausted all other leads.
The suspect is described as a white male between 30 and 37 years old. He stands around five-foot-nine with a heavy build.
Police are asking anyone with information about him to get in touch with investigators.
YORK, Pa. (AP) - Authorities are investigating a home explosion in southern Pennsylvania that left one person seriously injured.
Firefighters were called to the scene around 2 p.m. Saturday in Penn Township. Neighbors near the home reported hearing a sound like dynamite going off, and fire officials say one wall collapsed in the explosion.
Two men were inside the home at the time. One had to be airlifted to the hospital with severe burns, and fire officials say the second person escaped with no injuries.
Six people who lived in the building and two others who lived nearby have been displaced. They are currently receiving assistance from the Red Cross.
Hanover Fire Chief Anthony Clousher tells WGAL-TV he plans to have the building razed.
Bradley Walsh hosted The Chase this evening, which saw three of the four contestants beat tonight’s Chaser, Mark “The Beast” Labett, bagging the team £15,000 between them.
However, the team’s third contestant, Frances, failed to make her way through her head-to-head round.
After gathering a respectable £4,000 in her cash builder, Frances took on The Beast, who quickly caught her only a few questions in, ending her venture to buy new diamond earrings.
But fans of The Chase were even quicker to point out that Frances looked exactly like Anne Robinson.
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Football Headers 'Linked To Brain Damage'
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On the markets at midmorning (ET):
The Toronto Stock Exchange’s S&P/TSX composite index was down 81.78 points to 15,694.52, after 90 minutes of trading.
In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was down 23.23 points to 22,752.16. The S&P 500 index was down 6.58 points to 2,545.49 and the Nasdaq composite index was down 11.26 points to 6,574.10.
The Canadian dollar was trading at 79.70 cents US, up from Thursday’s average price of 79.69 cents US.
The November crude contract was down $1.45 to US$49.34 per barrel and the November natural gas contract was down five cents at US$2.87 per mmBTU.
The December gold contract was up $2.00 to US$1,275.20 an ounce and the December copper contract was down two cents to US$3.03 a pound.
The Class of 2018 added two players to the lineup of Pro Football Hall of Fame players with Alabama roots. When the newest set of Hall of Famers was announced on Saturday night, Robert Brazile of Vigor High School in Prichard and Terrell Owens of Benjamin Russell High School in Alexander City were among the eight chosen to join the greats of the game already in the football shrine.
When Brazile and Owens are enshrined on Aug. 4 at the induction ceremony in Canton, Ohio, 15 players from Alabama high schools and colleges will have busts in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
ROBERT BRAZILE, TERRELL OWENS CHOSEN FOR PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME’S CLASS OF 2018
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In summer they are less noticeable, for the grass grows rapidly even when you walk over it with increasing regularity (non-league football matches apart), but in winter with grass growth at a standstill it is not long before the greensward turns to mud on regularly traversed routes.
Now it is no earthly good telling yourself that you will not walk that way for a while, since it is human nature to take the shortest route from A to B.
No; what you need to do over the next few weeks is to make sure that the most frequently used pathways through your garden are as all-weather friendly as they can be.
If you always walk across the lawn in the same place, sink stepping-stones into the grass. It’s an easy thing to do.
On a day when the lawn is not squelchy, lay your slabs out in a pleasing but practical pattern from the place where you will set off to the place where you will arrive.
About Melodies for Memories - Chickerell Sing On!
Melodies for Memories is an informal and fun music group led by someone who has experience of using music to benefit people with memory difficulties. The group will give people with memory loss and their families/carers the opportunity to meet others who share an enjoyment for music. The Melodies for Memories sessions include a range of music activities that benefit people who are affected by memory loss, including; basic memory exercises, singing along to popular and familiar songs via the "magic music box", watching musicians performing, film clips, fun quizzes and much more.
CHICAGO — The U.S. women’s soccer team will host South Korea in a pair of exhibitions in October.
The teams will play Oct. 19 in New Orleans and meet three days later in Cary, North Carolina, the U.S. Soccer Federation said Monday.
The U.S. previously announced friendlies against New Zealand on Sept. 15 at Commerce City, Colorado, and Sept. 19 at Cincinnati. There also are home-and-home exhibitions against Canada, on Nov. 9 at Vancouver, British Columbia, and Nov. 12 at a U.S. site not yet announced.
Democrats say the release of a controversial memo is aimed at disrupting a probe into alleged Kremlin links.
BERLIN, April 6 German industrial orders picked up in February after plummeting the previous month but the rise in contracts for factories in Europe's largest economy was weaker than expected, data showed on Thursday.
Contracts for 'Made in Germany' goods were up by 3.4 percent on the month, the Economy Ministry said. That missed the Reuters consensus forecast for a 4.0 percent increase but came after an upwardly revised drop of 6.8 percent in January.
A breakdown of the February data showed domestic demand surged by 8.1 percent while foreign orders were unchanged. Bookings from the euro zone fell by 2.4 percent.
The Economy Ministry said it expected the industrial sector's performance to improve slightly. (Reporting by Michelle Martin)
GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks fall, dollar pares losses after Fed decision
NEW YORK, June 14 U.S. stocks mostly fell while the dollar cut its losses on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve delivered a widely expected U.S. interest rate hike.
Close to 1,000 flights were canceled and hundreds of vehicle crashes reported as a winter storm hit New England on Monday, dropping as much as two feet of snow on parts of Maine and leaving two dead in Massachusetts. A 72-year-old man in Worcester, Massachusetts, died when he was struck by a snowplow on a roadway and a 60-year-old man died after being struck by a snowplow in a Bedford parking lot, police said.
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A number of Beaumont campuses will have new leaders in the next school year after the school board approved administrative changes and appointments Tuesday, June 13.
At Palm Elementary School, Lora Roman will be principal and Yesenia Casillas will be the assistant principal. At Anna Hause Elementary, Beatrice Gray will be principal and Sanita Shropshire the assistant principal.
Other new assistant principals will be Erika Rivera, Sundance Elementary; Alison Shrive, Brookside Elementary; and Dustin Hackney, San Gorgonio Middle School.
All of the administrators were promoted or transferred from other Beaumont schools.
Amid bleak predictions of multi-million dollar shortfalls over the next five years, San Jose leaders on Tuesday unanimously approved a $3.2 billion budget that prioritizes disaster response. The move comes three months after San Jose failed to warn or evacuate residents before February's devastating Coyote Creek flooding - a blunder that resulted in multiple claims being filed against the city.
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The Heritage Party joins the entire nation and all humanity in commemorating and condemning the Genocide and Great Dispossession of the Armenian people that was launched by Ottoman Turkey 103 years ago today. We continue to demand recognition, restitution and restoration of our historic rights.
Perhaps the highest tribute to the 1,500,000 victims of the Genocide is the re-establishment of the Republic of Armenia in 1991 and, most particularly, the democratic New Armenia to which the Armenian public gave birth, just yesterday, by peaceful velvet revolution. We congratulate the leaders and rank-and-file citizens of Armenia who achieved this first step in our quest for a free, sovereign, and rightful Homeland.
Justice at home, justice abroad.
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24 April 2018
Yerevan
FOREST — Jack Cramer, of Forest, died Friday, Feb. 2, 2018, at his residence. He was 87.
The funeral is 11 a.m. Tuesday at Clark Shields Funeral Home. Interment with military honors conducted by the Upper Sandusky Veterans Color Guard will follow at Hueston Cemetery. Visitation is 2-8 p.m. Monday and one hour prior to the service Tuesday at the funeral home.
A full obituary will be in Monday’s edition.
March 29 Terravia Holdings Inc:
* Terravia Holdings -on March 29, 2017, took steps to decrease operating expenses through a reduction in workforce of approximately 25%
* Terravia Holdings - planned suspension of operations at peoria facility as it explores strategic opportunities to partner its algavia line of products
* Terravia Holdings Inc - as a result of cost-cutting actions, co anticipates a reduction in annualized cash operating expenses of at least $8.0 million
* Terravia Holdings - anticipates recording charge of about $2.0 million to $2.5 million primarily in first and second quarters of 2017 as result of initiatives
* Terravia Holdings Inc - company expects to complete majority of actions by end of Q2 of 2017 Source text (bit.ly/2occs4p) Further company coverage:
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Overland Park double shooting: What happened
Overland Park police are investigating a Tuesday morning double shooting outside Sunrise Elementary School and several related carjackings. Two playground construction workers were injured and a suspect was later taken into custody.
Kardashian West has been a vocal advocate for the 62-year-old great mother ever since Mic profiled her in a video piece in October 2017. Since then, Kardashian has been working toward Johnson's release and has even enlisted the help of her personal attorney, Shawn Chapman Holley.
Montgomery Advertiser columnist Duane Rankin talks on his Rankin File Podcast with Auburn beat writer Matthew Stevens about the new changes with NCAA football recruiting
WHITECOURT, ALTA.—A man in Alberta is dead after a confrontation with the RCMP in which shots were fired.
Mounties say an officer tried to stop a vehicle on Tuesday along Hwy. 43 in the Whitecourt region, about 180 kilometres northwest of Edmonton.
METAIRIE, La. — An alligator has been wrangled after crawling out of a storm drain in Louisiana.
WWL reports (http://bit.ly/2pbVXFK) a 7-foot (2.13-meter) alligator emerged from a drain in Jefferson Parish on Monday after heavy rains.
The drain was located behind an elementary school that wasn't holding class because of spring break.
The alligator did move around, but Bucktown resident Hazel Porter described it as mainly "just chilling."
Video obtained by WWL shows a group of Bucktown residents detaining the alligator by lassoing its neck and tying the rope to a nearby pole as the creature thrashes.
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Ian J. Forte, a 1994 graduate of DePauw University, has joined 1st Source Wealth Advisory Services in Elkhart, Indiana, as a personal trust administrator and officer. "Forte has 17 years of broad legal experience with a focus on assisting small businesses and their families," reports the Goshen News .
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FRIBOURG, Switzerland (AP) Michael Matthews of Australia won the opening Tour of Romandie prologue on Tuesday for his first victory of the season.
Matthews was one second faster than Tom Bohli of Switzerland on the 4-kilometer (2-1/2 mile) route around Fribourg. Primoz Roglic of Slovenia was third.
After a stellar 2017, when he won two Tour de France stages and the green jersey as most consistent finisher, Matthews had a low-key European spring season.
The Team Sunweb rider told Swiss broadcaster RTS it was a “massive relief” to get his first win.
The six-day race through Switzerland’s French-speaking region continues Wednesday with a 166-kilometer (103-mile) ride from Fribourg to Delemont. It includes three category 2 climbs.
Health officials in Nigeria are going out to communities to spread the message about Lassa fever and stop further spread of the viral hemorrhagic illness that has killed over 100 people in the country this year.
Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl is expected to plead guilty rather than face trial for leaving his post in Afghanistan.
The Associated Press reports that Bergdahl will plead guilty to desertion and misbehavior before the enemy later this month and sentencing will begin October 23rd.
Two individuals who are not authorized to discuss the case spoke to AP on condition of anonymity.
Bergdahl left his Afghanistan post in 2009 and was held captive by the Taliban for about five years. He was released in 2014 in a prisoner swap for five Taliban detainees.
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The University of Toronto says it has asked Facebook to remove an event page for a white nationalist rally at the institution’s downtown campus.
Althea Blackburn-Evans, a U of T spokesperson, says no organizers for the Toronto Nationalist Rally have inquired about booking space at the university.
She adds that the university reached out to Facebook and asked them to remove the event page, but has not received a response.
The Toronto Nationalist Rally, according to its event page, is scheduled for Sept. 14.
It is hosted by the Canadian Nationalist Party, a political organization that claims to support ethnic nationalism.
In January 2018, Latvia showed one of the highest export growths year-on-year compared to other EU member states, according to the figures published by Eurostat, cites LETA.
In January 2018, Latvian exports rose 18% against the respective period in 2017.
The countries showing steeper export growth than Latvia were Malta (+42%), and Ireland (+21%).
Greece also showed an 18% rise, followed by Cyprus (+17%), Slovenia (+16%), and Romania (+15%).
Lithuanian exports grew 12% year-on-year, and Estonian exports showed a 9% rise.
One EU country saw their exports decline in January - Luxembourg (-12%).
Imports in January increased in all 25 EU member states, with the exception of the Cyprus (-2%), Estonia and Malta (-8% each).
The steepest rise in imports last year was recorded in Bulgaria (+19%), Romania (+17%), Slovenia, Croatia and the Czech Republic (+16%). Lithuania recorded a 14% rise, and Latvia showed an 8% rise.
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White has received complaints about the newly designed Illinois license plates being too difficult to read.The new ones will have a sharper contrast, but the 140,000 plates that are out will not be recalled, said Dave Druker, a secretary of state spokesman.The plates debuted in January.Future plates will have a darker red print and a lighter gray by Abraham Lincoln's beard and coat.Druker blamed the issue on a manufacturer error.Despite the complaints, Druker said the existing plates do work.
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IMPHAL, Jul 3 : CWB, Charangpat underlined their dominance with a convincing 5-1 win over Bobby FC, Patsoi in a very one sided quarter final match of the 4th AFC State Level 7-A-Side Men’s Open Football Tournament 2018 being organised by Athokpam Football Club at its playground.
CWB dominated the game right from the beginning and it was Sushil who fired in the opener early in the 4th minute of the match before completing his brace in the 12th minute to give his team a 2-0 lead in the first half.
After the restart, the Charangpat side sat down for a while before Suraj extended the lead to 3-0 in the 38th minute. The goal fest continued with Sudhir striking the fourth goal of the match two minutes later.
Bobby FC who were reeling under immense pressure from the Charangpat side then scored a face saving goal in the 45th minute through Sushil before Rohen completed the 5-1 rout with his finely crafted goal in the 49th minute.
Here are some random facts…
In Quebec, it’s illegal for a woman to take her husband’s last name after they get married.
If bees were paid minimum wage, a jar of honey would cost $182,000 in labor.
A Swedish music producer named Morten Lindberg has the most Grammy nominations without a win, at 20. Snoop Dogg and Brian McKnight are tied for second . . . they’re both 0-for-17.
George R.R. Martin has written all of the “Game of Thrones” books using a computer that’s at least 25 years old. It doesn’t even have Windows on it, just the DOS operating system . . . and he uses the 1980s word processing program WordStar.
There are at least twice as many kangaroos in Australia as people. There are about 50 million kangaroos and 24 million people.
For the third time in a month, an involuntary patient has gone missing from St. Joseph’s Hospital at 100 West 5th.
READ MORE: Hamilton police search area for missing St. Joe’s patient
Van Khanh Luong, 45, was last seen leaving the hospital grounds at about 5:30 p.m. Tuesday. He was wearing a red or orange hoodie, blue pants, and black shoes while carrying a handbag.
READ MORE: UPDATE: Hamilton Police find man they describe as violent and dangerous
Hamilton police do not believe Khanh Luong is a threat to the general public.
If you see him or have information, police ask that you call 911.
FILE - In this Jan. 31, 2018 file photo, Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner delivers his State of the State address at the Capitol, in Springfield, Ill. The State Journal-Register via AP File Rich Saal
WASHINGTON The White House says U.S. President Donald Trump intends to nominate Kelly Knight Craft as the next U.S. ambassador to Canada.
Knight Craft is a big-money political donor and philanthropist with personal ties to the coal industry and professional connections to the White House and the U.S. Senate.
The Kentucky woman was appointed by former president George W. Bush to serve as a United States delegate to the United Nations in 2007. She also co-founded a charity to provide food, shelter and clothing to Sri Lankan children left homeless or orphaned after the devastating Asian tsunami of 2004.
Knight Craft, whose nomination to become the U.S. ambassador to Canada needs to be approved by the U.S. Senate, is married to coal billionaire Joe Craft, who is considered Kentucky’s most powerful non-elected individual.
He was a critic of the Obama administration’s climate policies and drove an SUV with a licence plate stamped with the slogan Friends of Coal.
DETROIT (AP) — Detroit police say two officers have been wounded in a shooting while responding to a reported burglary on the city’s west side.
Chief James Craig says several calls were made to police Sunday about a possible burglary and when officers responded about 11:45 p.m. a 19-year-old man fired a shotgun from inside the home. Craig says an officer was shot in the face and the other was wounded in the arm.
The officer shot in the face was in critical condition and the other, who may have been hit by shrapnel, was expected to be OK.
They were outside when they were fired upon. Craig says the shooter may not have realized police were at the door. Craig says the man, his mother and a sibling were taken into custody.
ECHL Transactions - April 24
April 24, 2018 - ECHL (ECHL) News Release
Following are the ECHL transactions for Tuesday, April 24, 2018:
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Add Miles Liberati, D activated from reserve
Delete Tristan King, F placed on reserve
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VINCENNES, Ind. (WTHI) - Police are investigating an armed robbery at a Vincennes apartment complex.
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That is according to a Vincennes University E-Alet.
According to the alert, it happened just after 3:00 on Friday at the Annex Apartment.
Police say the suspects are four black males with handguns.
They say the suspects fled the scene in a newer black Chevy Impala.
If you have any information, you are asked to contact the Vincennes University Police Department at 812-888-5555.
Lauren Stokes, Kate Murphy, Marie Josee, and Milo at the annual Leonard Florence Center for Living (LFCFL) 9th Annual Walk for Living on Admirals Hill Sunday, Oct. 1. More than $115,000 was raised to support the center’s care for patients with ALS and MS.
Richards has worked as a chef for a handful of well-known restaurants in the area including Elephant Walk, Destin Chops, Marina Café and Hogs Breath. "Chef Richards brings a fresh, innovative cooking style, and his passion for cooking aligns perfectly with our time-honored commitment to serving incredible food," General Manager Michael Pruitt said.
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The Amarillo Police Officer's Association is helping give children in foster care a special Christmas this year.
The association will present a $1,000 donation to Amarillo Area CASA this afternoon.
This donation will go towards purchasing gifts for children in foster care.
"We support the mission of CASA and want to provide Christmas presents to as many children as possible," said President of the Amarillo Police Officer's Association Norm Fisher.
CASA is a non-profit organization that helps abused and neglected children in the Panhandle as they go through the foster care system.
This year, CASA has 231 children in need of Christmas gifts.
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Rancic continued, "And I just think we've had a great partnership, we've fulfilled so many wishes, incredible wishes."
Back in Oct. 2011, Rancic revealed her battle with breast cancer and that December had a double mastectomy. Now, Rancic is about to celebrate her six-year milestone.
"So I am lucky enough to have celebrated my five-year milestone this past December, so it's almost six years which is pretty incredible," Rancic said. "I'm just so fortunate. So I do you know every few months, I go in and get checked, make sure everything's OK. So knock on wood, I have great doctors, everything's been good. And so now I just really focus on staying healthy, staying upbeat, so I can get back and help other women who are going through what I was going through five years ago."
MARAWI CITY, Philippines: The Philippines military said it arrested one of the Maute brothers on Thursday (Jun 15), a senior member of the Islamic State-backed militants it is fighting in a southern city.
Mohammad Noaim Maute was arrested at a checkpoint near the coastal city of Cagayan de Oro just after dawn, said Lt Col Jo-Ar Herrera, a military spokesman.
Two of Mohammad's brothers, Omarkhayam and Abdullah, lead the Maute gang that is at the forefront of a vicious battle with security forces for Marawi City, now in its fourth week.
Marawi is about 100km south of Cagayan de Oro, but it was not clear whether Mohammad was coming from the besieged city.
Most of the other seven Maute brothers, including Omarkhayam and Abdullah, are believed to be in Marawi. Their parents were taken into custody last week in separate cities.
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× Michigan State $62M expansion inspired by Google
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A $62 million expansion project for Michigan State University’s business school is being designed as a pavilion, and is aiming to catch the eyes of Google or Apple executives.
The Lansing State Journal reports that the university’s Board of Trustees voted unanimously to approve the project on April 13. The school has so far raised a little less than half of the projected cost.
Eli Broad College of Business dean Sanjay Gupta says that the expansion will include about 100,000 square feet of new classrooms, laboratories, workrooms and gathering space. He says the workspaces’ added flexibility coupled with new technology will give students the experiences they need before starting their jobs at Google or similar companies.
The project is being funded solely by donations.
Construction is expected to begin this summer with expected completion in fall 2019.
Vale Earth Fair Line Up Revealed
A whole host of performers have been signed up for this year’s Vale Earth Fair.
August’s festival will see the likes of Chali 2na and Krafty Kuts as headliners this year.
Chali 2na is an American rapper with over 25 years in the business, widely recognised as one of hip-hop’s most distinctive and best loved voices.
Krafty Kuts is one of the key pioneers in the UK Breakbeat and bass movement scene, with multiple awards to his name. He has released music on the likes of Ministry Of Sound, Fingerlickin, Southern Fried, Fabric, Against the Grain, and many more.
Jah Wobble and the Invaders of the Heart are also set to take to the stage for the event, alongside a number of others.
To get a taste of what’s to come, here’s a video of last year’s Vale Earth Fair:
You can see the full line up at valeearthfair.org
Madolyn Lewis passed away peacefully in her home due to natural causes on May 18, 2018 in Tacoma, WA. She was 75.
She was born on July 12, 1942 in Harrison, NJ to Francis and Kathleen Fulleylove.
She and her husband spent most of their lives in Grass Valley, CA, raising their children and being in love.
She was a compassionate person, full of life. She possessed a great sense of humor.
She leaves a cherished host of children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, a brother and friends.
Madolyn is preceded in death by her husband Eugene Lewis.
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Per her wishes, there will be no services.
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Paul Smith & Andy Jehly bring harmony, humor, and laid-back style to favorite songs from the past, ranging from folk and blues to Motown and psychedelic rock. We'll be back at Stage Right Pub on Wednesday, May 10, from 8:00 - 10:00 pm -- no cover and singing along encouraged!
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Baker Mayfield Hilariously Shades Ex-OU Teammates In Madden Rating Beef
Baker Mayfield Shades Ex-OU Teammates In Hilarious Complaint Over Madden Rating
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Baker Mayfield's former Oklahoma wideouts ain't gonna like this ... the new Browns QB is taking pop shots at ALL of them ... saying he can catch better than any of his ex-Sooner teammates!!
Baker was asked what he thought his Madden 19 rating should be ... and he had HUGE issues with his 38 catch rating, saying, "I can catch better than all my receivers at Oklahoma."
He didn't just stop there ...
"Now [in Cleveland] I have some better ones."
FYI ... Baker did snag a touchdown pass in the Rose Bowl in January ... but his tight end Mark Andrews was a third-round pick and his top wideout, Marquise Brown, is a projected 2019 first-rounder!!
Seems Mayfield was just kidding around ... otherwise -- we can't wait to hear the responses from Lincoln Riley's squad.
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Husky Deli has been a pillar of the community for generations. So, it’s not surprising that they attract quality employees.
What is a coincidence is that four of the young men serving ice cream have all been awarded the President’s Volunteer Service Award for exceptional service to their community.
It is a nationally recognized honor which was started by President Obama. It recognizes citizens who give back to their community in a significant way, each dedicating their time for the betterment of others.
Each student logged 150 hours or more of service in the past year, including time spent serving the homeless, participating in All City Band, helping freshmen at West Seattle High School through Link Crew, volunteering to help at sporting events, promoting the Crop Walk for Hunger, and helping younger students succeed.
Brazilians asked to vote on secession move
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Michael van Gerwen produced a stunning display of darts last night to set up a final against Gary Anderson.
The Dutchman set a new three-dart average record of 114.05 as the saw off the challenge of countryman Raymond van Barneveld.
Van Gerwen will take some stopping but faces a formidable opponent in Scot Anderson who is going for a hat-trick of wins at Alexandra Palace.
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Trump Continues To Attack Special Counsel Mueller, Despite Republicans Advising Otherwise President Trump lashed out on Twitter against Special Counsel Robert Mueller's investigation. Some Republicans reacted by defending Mueller's probe, and the White House put out a statement saying firing Mueller is not under consideration.
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – The Virginia Beach Fire Department is continuing its “Extinguish Hunger” foodbank campaign during the holiday season.
The fooddrive initially launched during the wake of Hurricane Mathews in September 2016, as a partnership between VBFD and the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore.
“The campaign proved to be so successful that VBFD and the Foodbank have continued this partnership,” said VBFD in a press release. VBFD served as a temporary drop-off site for food donations during the Hurricane.
Citizens will be able to drop-off food donations at any Virginia Beach Fire Station. A box will be positioned for non-perishable food donations at Virginia Beach Fire Stations. VBFD will transport that food to the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore for distribution to families, said the department.
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The mother of a girl at the center of a medical and religious debate over brain death says she doesn't regret moving from California to New Jersey so her daughter could receive care after being declared dead.
Nailah Winkfield told reporters Tuesday that she gave up everything for daughter Jahi McMath, but it was worthwhile. The San Francisco Chronicle reports that Jahi will be buried Friday in Hayward, California.
Winkfield says doctors declared Jahi dead on June 22 after an operation to treat an intestinal issue.
McMath had already been declared dead in December 2013 after suffering irreversible brain damage during routine surgery in California when she was 13.
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Winkfield refused to accept the conclusion and took McMath to New Jersey, which accommodates religions that don't recognize brain death.
Hundreds of people in New Zealand's second-largest city were evacuated from their homes Wednesday as wildfires burned down several houses and threatened to encroach further into some suburbs.
A helicopter pilot who was a decorated soldier died in a crash while fighting the blaze on Tuesday.
The mayors of Christchurch City and the adjacent Selwyn District declared a state of emergency. Selwyn Mayor Sam Broughton said changing winds had made the fires unpredictable.
Donegal's new jersey has been launched in Donegal Town at a media event. Clearly from our photo they are having a bit of fun with Ardara star Paddy McGrath wearing the number 14 shirt - and Michael Murphy does seem to be wondering if he is seeing things! Matt Britton sent us this photo of Michael Murphy and Paddy McGrath wearing the new kit, we reckon Paddy was looking for a number 4 - more like his number than 14.... for more see also: http://www.donegaldemocrat.ie/news/sport/286592/new-donegal-gaa-jersey-launched-with-abbey-hotel-as-new-tier-two-sponsor.html.
Michael sees the funny side of Paddy's new number . . .
The look says it all, can't see you at number 14 Paddy!
A driver who crashed his van into a speeding car helped police catch a man carrying 10 bags of heroin.
Footage shows the helpful driver swerving his van across a road in Detroit to smash into the front of a car that was being chased by police.
The car belonged to Kolbe Jordan, according to the Detroit News, wanted by police for a suspended license and traffic violations and who had prior convictions for drugs offences.
When officers had tried to flag him down, Jordan sped off in his Chevrolet, starting a high speed car chase that only ended when the unnamed van driver crashed into the car, trapping Jordan inside.
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – Thousands of people have committed to resolutions for the new year, which for many will mean getting fit and healthy.
Sunday, more than 250 people kick-started the year with the 5th Annual Commitment Day 5K run/walk to keep on track with their resolutions.
Organizers at the Lifetime Athletic gym, which sponsored the event, say it was a chance for people to start getting active in 2017 and to do so in a group setting.
Runners training for an upcoming race, amateur runners and families all encouraged each other in reaching their health goals.
“I try to get them to do one thing for a week at a time,” explained Chip Akers, a run coordinator with Lifetime Athletic. “Set your goals for one week and if you haven’t achieved those goals, then you give it a shot next week and if you have, you move on”
Each runner walked off with a medal.
The gym hopes the medal will be a reminder of what people hope to achieve in 2017.
A New York City taxi driver who appeared to be resting was actually dead in his parked vehicle for about 18 hours.
The New York Times says 59-year-old Mehari Bokrezion (bahk-REH'-zee-uhn) died of cardiovascular disease around lunchtime on Aug. 8. He had pulled over in an area of Manhattan where drivers are allowed to rest for an hour. He wasn't found until the next morning.
When the driver failed to go home, his worried wife and brother traced his GPS device with help from his garage. At around the same time a passer-by noticed the driver hadn't moved and called 911.
The SoHo neighborhood where the driver was found bustles with foot traffic, but only one person sought help.
Other taxi drivers came and went without realizing something was wrong.
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Information from: The New York Times, http://www.nytimes.com
Once the Wizards learned the Atlanta Hawks would be their first-round playoff opponent, Marcin Gortat knew he was in for another jaw-rattling tussle with Dwight Howard . The two began their thumping dance in 2008, when Gortat was an Orlando Magic rookie, practicing daily alongside then-teammate Howard .
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March 19 (Reuters) - Hecla Mining Co:
* HECLA MINING SAYS ARRANGEMENT AGREEMENT INCLUDES A TERMINATION FEE OF $21 MILLION, PAYABLE BY KLONDEX OR HECLA, UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES - SEC FILING Source text: (bit.ly/2pn1UhD) Further company coverage:
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A Kansas official who is vice chairman of President Donald Trump’s commission on election fraud drafted a proposal for Trump to change federal voter registration laws.
A federal court document unsealed Thursday shows the proposal was part of a strategic homeland security plan prepared by Kansas Secretary of State Kris
Kobach.
Kobach was photographed taking the document into a meeting with Trump in November when Trump was president-elect. The portion dealing with federal voter
registration laws was not fully visible.
U.S. District Judge Julie Robinson also unsealed a second document prepared by Kobach and shared inside his office. It contained the text of the proposed changes to federal law.
Kobach was forced to turn over the documents as part of a voting-rights lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union.
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The woman held captive on a South Carolina farm said she prayed often while chained inside a metal container and refused to lose hope she would be freed. Kala Brown, of Anderson, South Carolina, said the captivity started after Todd Kohlhepp shot her boyfriend on August 31 when the couple went to do work on his farm.
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Kentucky's criminal ban on medical marijuana is being challenged in a lawsuit that says its use could help combat the state's opioid addiction woes.
The suit, filed Wednesday in Franklin County Circuit Court in Frankfort, lists three plaintiffs who have used medical marijuana to help ease health problems.
The suit says the medical marijuana ban violates constitutional privacy rights.
It says Kentucky treats anyone turning to medical marijuana as "criminals rather than patients in need of safe relief." It says that states legalizing medical marijuana have seen drops in hospital admissions for opioid abuse.
Defendants are Republican Gov. Matt Bevin and Democratic Attorney General Andy Beshear.
Twenty-nine states and the District of Columbia have authorized medical use of marijuana.
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Instead, the Western Conference's top seed trails the Predators 0-2 after being shut out twice in their first-round series and looks nothing like the team favored to reach the Stanley Cup final. "I think we all thought the series would be in a different place right now," Chicago forward Patrick Kane said.
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Innovators will be awarded $150,000 Fayruze Rizqalla, Dir. Of the Innovations Dept. at the Student Union of TAU, speaks about the special Innovation Conference. Contact Editor ILTV,
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He was jailed without bond pending a court hearing March 2. a Detroy E. Harris, 27, of 310 Peters Lane, Henderson, was charged via warrant Feb. 11 with simple physical assault. He was jailed without bond pending a court hearing Feb. 14. a Gary Allen, 49, of 1811 Colonial Ave., Henderson, was charged via warrant Feb. 11 with trespassing.
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Lazio have announced the signing of Valon Berisha from Red Bull Salzburg.
The 25-year-old joins the Rome giants on a five-year contract, after six years with the Austrian Champions in a deal reported to be worth €7.5 million (£6.6m/$8.7m) plus bonuses.
The Swedish-born midfielder was capped 20 times by Norway, but had since played 10 times for Kosovo after they were granted FIFA membership in 2014.
Berisha played more than 160 times and scored 31 goals for Salzburg after joining from Viking FK in 2012.
He won three league titles in Austria, as well as the Austrian Cup in 2013-14.
Lazio will play Europa League football next season after the Biancoceleste lost their Champions League place to Inter on the last day of the 2017-18 Serie A season.
Los Molinos >> A fight broke out at 10:30 a.m. Friday in front of the Nu Way Market leaving one man badly injured and unconscious on the ground and another man later found and arrested. Tehama County Sheriff's Deputies were dispatched to the store where they found Thomas Scifo unconscious on the ground.
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Millarville Horticultural Club has a landscaping grant available to non profit organizations in the MD of Foothills, west of the 5 meridian and north of highway 540.
The maximum grant available is $750. This could be used for hard landscaping, permanent plant materials and/or installation costs. If you are interested in applying for this program please contact Arlene Visser at [email protected] or at 403-933-2885 or at Box 742, Black Diamond, T0L 0H0. The deadline is March 31,2017.
Our next club meeting is on Saturday March 18 at 10am at the Millarville church house. We will be building bluebird houses with Bob Cooper. This is instead of the March 14 regular meeting. Pre-registration is required (by March 10) and there will be a $15 cost . Contact Sheila Virgo at [email protected] at 403-931-3989. New members are always welcome. Membership is $15/year.
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× Warrenton doctor accused of prescribing opioids for no medical reason
ST. LOUIS (AP) – An eastern Missouri doctor has been indicted for allegedly prescribing fentanyl and other opioids to women with whom he had personal relationships.
The Drug Enforcement Administration said Monday that 62-year-old Philip Dean of Warrenton also is accused of lying to Medicare and Medicaid programs.
Scott Collier of the DEA office in St. Louis says Dean had relationships with female patients and prescribed pain relief drugs without legitimate medical reasons. The DEA says that in one case, Dean exchanged text and social media messages that were sexual in nature with a woman before prescribing drugs.
The DEA says that Medicaid paid $213,000 to provide fentanyl typically used by cancer patients to a woman who did not have cancer.
A phone call Monday seeking comment from Dean’s medical office went unanswered.
The UNH Department of Theater, in collaborateion with Portsmouth NH's Pontine Theatre and the Leftist Marching Band, presents Vermont's Bread & Puppet Theater comes to The Johnson Theatre at The University of New Hampshire, Durham, at 7pm on Tuesday, April 25. Faust 3, a proletarian rumination on displacement, heaven, and satisfaction in the tradition of Medieval Faust puppet shows and Goethe's epic verse drama. Tickets are $15 general admission and $9 for students and seniors.
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Stephen Brook reports on the tricky 2014 vintage in this renowned appellation. Read on for his top recommendations, plus dozens more tasting notes and scores...
Barolo 2014 at a glance:
Keep After a stormy summer, a fine September saved the vintage, although hail did much damage. Yet top growers produced fine, elegant wines. Better in Barbaresco. 4/5
For growers in the Barolo zone, 2014 would offer a summer of anxiety. Although spring was early, there was little frost. Temperatures were normal in early summer, but there were some spells of localised rain.
In late July, when rainfall was particularly fierce, some vineyards were drenched, while a couple of kilometres away the vines received a mere sprinkling.
On high alert
An update of Stephen’s Barolo 2014 preview, published in late 2017
March 29 Maxlinear Inc:
* Maxlinear- Exar must pay maxlinear termination fee of $24.8 million & reimburse maxlinear’s expenses up to $3 million upon termination of merger agreement
* Maxlinear Inc - boards of directors of Maxlinear, merger sub, and Exar unanimously approved the terms of the merger agreement Source text:(bit.ly/2oxuVUZ) Further company coverage:
"Trumpy the Rat," a 15-foot-tall inflatable rat that resembles President Donald Trump was erected in New York City near Trump Tower. The politically driven art installation was funded on Kickstarter by artist Jeffrey Beebe and BravinLee Programs.
Recently wrapping up the sold-out Alice's Restaurant 50th Anniversary Tour, Arlo Guthrie comes up the road to visit us here in Humboldt. On the road with his band Shenandoah , Arlo's Running Down The Road Tour brings some of his favorite cuts from his late '60s and early '70s catalogue.
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LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Theresa May says there is a new sense of optimism in the talks to secure Britain's departure from the European Union.
May is set to address the House of Commons on Monday, updating lawmakers on the negotiations just days after hammering out a deal with the EU on the so-called divorce issues, including the Irish border and Britain's financial obligations. Brexit talks are now expected to move onto trade and security cooperation.
But Britain's argument that nothing is settled until all is agreed upon is causing unease among other countries involved in the decision. Irish officials have rejected assertions that the deal is merely a "statement of intent" rather than legally binding.
The Irish government branded the view "bizarre" and insisted that an agreement is binding.
March 31 Muyuan Foods Co Ltd:
* Sees net profit for FY 2017 Q1 up 76.7 percent to 90.2 percent, or to be 650 million yuan to 700 million yuan
* Says the net profit of FY 2016 Q1 was 368 million yuan
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A logo of UniCredit is seen in downtown Milan, August 18, 2014. REUTERS/Stefano Rellandini
MILAN UniCredit has devalued its stake in banking industry bailout fund Atlante by 80 percent, a document on its website showed, indicating Italy's biggest bank has little hope of recouping money invested to prop up failing rivals.
Atlante was set up in April last year with 4.25 billion euros in contributions from Italy's leading banks and insurers. It immediately rode to the rescue of Popolare di Vicenza and Veneto Banca, two regional lenders which failed to raise capital on the market.
Atlante has pumped a total 3.4 billion euros into the two lenders, which have now requested a state bailout as they need more capital to stay afloat.
The document showed that UniCredit had written down its 686 million euro stake in Atlante by 547 million euros.
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Israel Police announced on Monday evening that the search for the three missing Israelis had yielded two bodies.
The bodies have not yet been identified, but were found in the area designated as where the three were last seen.
"A sonar-equipped ship belonging to the Israel Police succeeded in showing submarines where the bodies were located, and helping them bring the bodies to the shore for identification," an Israel Police spokesman said. "The fact that the bodies were found in the suspected area shows that we carried out the search in a professional and efficient manner."
Rescue teams are still working to find the third body.
19-year-old Itamar Ohana, 21-year-old Nahman Itah, and 17-year-old Liron Karadi went missing on Wednesday while rafting on the Kinneret.
Does anyone else wish Super League was just a 'first past the post' league system? i.e. finish first - win the title. Nice and simple.
"I'm sorry, but I would hope that we would beat Cas with a 1 day turnaround."
An arrogant Wigan fan a few days before we stuffed them 18-4 at the JJB.
Newspapers in Greenville and Fayetteville examined hazardous conditions for local pedestrians -- and they did it without using the "J" word. Greenville, South Carolina, and Fayetteville, North Carolina, are two rapidly-growing Southern cities where people who can't afford cars are often forced to cross dangerous, high-speed roadways to get to school, work, or family.
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LONDON, March 28 Motoring group AA posted a full-year core profit of 403 million pounds ($505.5 million) on Tuesday, steady from the previous year and in line with expectations, supported by growth in new business.
AA, which offers roadside recovery and motor insurance services, saw a 14 percent growth in new business volume for the year ending Jan 31, 2017, it said in a trading statement.
Trading earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation was up 0.2 percent from a year earlier and in line with 403 million pounds forecast on Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S.
The group's trading revenue rose 1.6 percent to 940 million pounds, below 953 million forecast.
Operating profit fell 4.4 percent, however, to 284 million pounds.
The firm said it had seen a positive start to the 2018 financial year.
AA said it would pay a final dividend of 9.3 pence per share, up 3.3 percent from a year earlier.
($1 = 0.7972 pounds) (Reporting by Carolyn Cohn, editing by Dasha Afanasieva)
A well known northwest Iowa dirt track racer from Doon is in need of a marrow transplant.
Right now no donor match has been found for 36-year-old Dave Mulder.
Mulder’s friends have organized a donor registry drive this Saturday to perhaps find the best match for Dave and to raise awareness about the need for marrow donors.
Mulder is a husband, father of three children, salesman and dirt track racer who was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia in May of 2016.
He underwent three rounds of chemotherapy but last month learned that he had relapsed and a marrow transplant will give him his best chance to survive.
You can help by joining the University of Iowa Marrow Donor Program and Be The Match Registry using a simple cheek swab.
The event will be held at the Doon Community Center Saturday from 9am until 3pm.
If you can’t make it to Doon, a link to the registry is posted here:
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A statement issued through a spokesman Wednesday says Weinstein's lawyers decided there wasn't enough time to prepare him to testify. They say he learned the specific charges and the accusers' identities only after turning himself in Friday, with a deadline set for Wednesday afternoon to testify or not.
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I'm all for quality players playing for the smaller nations. Means we won't have a World Cup like 2000 and before where lower teams got hammered on the daily. Now it's more competitive. However, on the other hand if I were these top nations, I'd sack the likes of Taumalolo, Fifita off and let them play for Tonga etc for good. They can replace them with quality.
× Algal bloom advisories remain for Lake Erie beaches in Cuyahoga County
CLEVELAND– If you’re planning to head to the beaches along Lake Erie for Independence Day, you may want to think again.
There is an algal bloom advisory for the Edgewater and Village Angela beaches, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. That means the E.coli bacterial levels are estimated to exceed the water quality standard, making it unacceptable for swimming.
The beaches remain open for swimming until 7 p.m. Sunday, the Cleveland Metroparks said.
Huntington Beach is not included in the advisory.
The Ohio Department of Health said contact with harmful algal bloom-infected water can cause rashes and skin blisters, and drinking it can result in diarrhea or vomiting, and difficulty breathing.
More information on harmful algal blooms here
Lobzang Jivaka at Rizong Monastery in Ladakh, northern India, with some of his fellow monks, in 1960. Credit: Courtesy of Jacob Lau At the age of 28, Dillon registered under the name of Lawrence Michael, becoming legally male.
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Former Malaysian leader Najib Razak charged in court with 3 counts of criminal breach of trust
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Rapper Pusha T released his new track, "The Story of Adidon," on Tuesday with artwork that is raising eyebrows and a bit of anger. It shows Drake in blackface and wearing a Jim Crow T-shirt. The story behind the photo remains unclear. Twitter
Wesley Correa-Carmenaty, the inmate charged with killing a Pottawattamie County sheriff's deputy and wounding another while escaping from custody in May, will plead guilty to first-degree murder Tuesday in Council Bluffs.
An attorney for Correa- Carmenaty informed officials of the change last week.
Authorities say Correa- Carmenaty was being taken to jail on May 1st when he grabbed one of the deputies' guns, then shot them both and used the jail van to escape.
It happened just after he had been sentenced to 45 years in prison in an unrelated murder case.
He was recaptured later that day in Omaha after carjacking a woman at gunpoint.
Correa- Carmenaty has been held at the Woodbury County Jail in Sioux City since shortly after the shooting.
His change of plea hearing will take place Tuesday morning at 9:30 at the Pottawattamie County Courthouse.
× US hiring falls 33,000 after hurricanes slam Texas, Florida
WASHINGTON — The U.S. lost 33,000 jobs in September after Hurricanes Harvey and Irma hit Texas, Florida and other Southeastern states. It was the first decline in six years.
The Labor Department says the unemployment rate fell to 4.2 percent from 4.4 percent, the lowest level since February 2001.
Looking past the hurricanes’ impact, the job market and economy generally look healthy. Some economists expect job growth to rebound in the coming months as businesses in the area reopen and construction companies ramp up repair and renovation work.
Last month’s drop was driven by huge losses in a restaurants and bars, which shed 105,000 jobs, a sign of the damage to Florida’s tourism industry.
The Stratolaunch is designed to launch rockets from mid-air into low-Earth orbit. YouTube / Stratolaunch
The world's largest plane is so big, it needs two fuselages with separate cockpits.
It's called the Stratolaunch, and it's designed to launch rockets into space in what is known as low-Earth orbit, which means the spacecraft is between 99 and 1,200 miles above the Earth's surface. (Most space flights, as well as satellites and the International Space Station, are in low-Earth orbit.) Stratolaunch Systems owner Paul Allen hopes to launch a rocket the size of a NASA space shuttle one day, according to the Washington Post.
Since it was unveiled in June 2017, the Stratolaunch has undergone a series of tests before it makes its first flight, which is planned for this summer, according to GeekWire. In February, the Stratolaunch YouTube page posted a video of runway tests that saw the aircraft reach a top speed of 46 mph.
Here's a look at the Stratolaunch, and why businesses might want to use it.
April 20 (Reuters) -
* Tesla voluntarily recalls around 53k 2016 model S and model X vehicles- TechCrunch
* Tesla will be filing the recall with NHTSA, and expects to have all parts needed to make the swap by October of this year-TechCrunch
* Tesla is recalling the vehicles for a potential manufacturing issue with the parking brake - TechCrunch
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Linda Scrabeck, 66 of Chatfield, had slowed her 2008 Jeep to make a left-hand turn off U.S. Highway 52 into a business parking lot. As she began her turn her car, it was hit by a 2003 Oldsmobile driven by Megan Conroy, 18, of Stillwater.
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SUSSEX COUNTY, Va. – The Stokes Road (Route 635) Bridge in Sussex County will be closed starting Monday and will be replaced.
The bridge replacement over Magus Mill Pond was announced by the Virginia Department of Transportation in a press release. VDOT expects the bridge to be closed until May 2018.
The existing bridge was built in 1932. Currently the bridge is 20 feet wide and accommodates one 9-foot-wide lane in each direction. The new structure will include two 9-foot-wide lanes and shoulders on both sides, said VDOT.
A 6-mile detour will be in place as follows during the bridge replacement project:
To head north on Stokes Road: turn right onto Route 644, turn left onto Route 631, turn left onto Route 735, turn left onto Route 660 and then turn right onto Route 635.
To head south on Stokes Road: turn left onto Route 660, turn right onto Route 735, turn right onto Route 631, turn right onto Route 644 and then turn left onto Route 635.
Volunteers from Slough Samaritans have begun working alongside doctors and nurses in Wexham Park Hospital’s emergency department (ED) to offer support to patients and staff writes Charlotte Heady.
The samaritan volunteers are on hand fortnightly on Monday evenings to provide emotional support and comfort to anyone who needs it. They also offer ongoing support and contact for individuals who need further help.
Cheryl Meineke, lead for the Samaritans’ service at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust said: “I believe the service offered by the Samaritans is a fantastic support for both patients and staff and am delighted that we have been able to benefit from it for the past five years at Frimley.
“We are glad to be able to provide confidential emotional support to anyone who needs it, especially in our local community, and look forward to working with the staff at Wexham Park.”
“Our staff are trained to care for the whole patient– it is very reassuring and allows staff to focus on their clinical roles better.”
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COLLEGE STATION - White Nationalists here in Texas have announced plans for a "White Lives Matter" rally on the campus of Texas A&M University scheduled for September 11th.
The rally is being organized by Aggie Alumni Preston Wiginton, who also got white supremacist Richard Spencer to come to the campus and speak back in December.
According to Texas A&M's student newspaper, Wiginton says "the event will be to protest the liberal anti-white agenda, which includes white guilt which leads to white genocide."
He says he was actually inspired by the "Unite the Right" rally in Charlottesville.
Texas A&M says it doesn't support Wiginton's views.
Student Body President Bobby Brooks says he's working with students to figure out a way to take on the issue.
The huge peach cobbler, the centerpiece of the Peach Festival, gets a last check before serving in this 2013 file photo. Telegraph file photo
JASCHA Boyce’s soon-to-be-husband Joren Dawson keeps her on her toes ... and that’s fine by her.
Both acrobats, the two love training together.
And in the lead-up to Tuesday night’s opening of comedy cabaret Club Swizzle at the Space Theatre, they’ve been practising their moves by the River Torrens.
It’s the perfect way for Boyce to show her San Francisco-born fiance, who is one of the Swizzle Boys, the sights of her hometown where they will marry next month.
Camera Icon Club Swizzle acrobat Joren Dawson, with his fiance, fellow acrobat Jascha Boyce, by the Torrens. Picture: Calum Robertson Picture: News Corp Australia
One of the founding members of the internationally-renowned contemporary circus company Gravity & Other Myths, Boyce got her start at Adelaide’s Cirkidz Circus School.
She and Dawson are collaborating on a physical theatre show for children called Jelly or Jam which they will debut at next year’s Adelaide Fringe Festival.
Club Swizzle runs until December 31.
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As we know, Bollywood is full of filmi family. There is the Kapoor khandaan, the Kapoors, the Chopras, the Johars and the Bhatts, But, did you know that a lot of them are actually related to each other.
Here we brings you some unknown relationships that exist in Bollywood. We sure that you had no clue about some of them
Alvaro Morata was forced off against Atletico Madrid and Manchester City due to injury
Morata was a doubt for the Manchester City game after injury forced him off in the Champions League win over Atletico Madrid three days earlier.
But the £60million signing, who was deemed fit enough to start against City, was again substituted prematurely in the 1-0 defeat with a hamstring complaint.
And former Blues defender Le Saux has suggested Morata should have missed the City game as the injury he picked up against Atletico looked worse than just a knock.
Betfair ambassador Le Saux said: “I noticed in the game against Atletico Madrid that when he pulled up it looked very much like a muscle injury rather than a knock.
A federal lawsuit accuses the ex-wife of Oklahoma energy tycoon T. Boone Pickens of racial discrimination at her rural Nevada dude ranch.
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The lawsuit says wealthy philanthropist Madeleine Pickens told the African-American chef she recruited from the country club she owns in California to cook “black people food,” not “white people food,” at the Elko County ranch.
Armand Appling says Pickens listed off fried chicken, BBQ ribs and corn bread as good examples.
Appling says Pickens’ stereotypical references were commonplace at the ranch stretching across 900 square miles, about 50 miles west of the Utah line. He alleges he was fired 2014 in retaliation for complaining about a hostile work environment.
Pickens’ lawyers say the comments were not racially motivated. At worst, they say, the remarks were rude and insensitive.
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FORT JACKSON, S.C. (AP)  Military officials say two soldiers are dead and six are hurt after a military vehicle struck them while they were in formation at an Army base in South Carolina.
Fort Jackson officials say two of the six soldiers injured Friday afternoon were in critical condition and all of the soldiers hurt were taken to a hospital off the base near Columbia.
The statement from Fort Jackson called the incident a "tragic accident," but did not give details about where the wreck happened or the type of vehicle involved.
Fort Jackson says the names of the soldiers killed will be released after families are notified.
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The Army says it has started a thorough investigation.
Fort Jackson is the Army's largest training instillation, with more than 50,000 recruits assigned there each year.
This weekend, Big Spring's Disabled American Veterans are asking you to "Forget Me Not," and help them raise funds to assist area veterans.
"It's going to be Friday and Saturday from about 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Wal-Mart," said DAV spokesman Mike Tarpley. "It's called the 'Forget Me Not' drive. We'll have little lavender flowers."
Tarpley said the small artificial lavender flowers, given in appreciation for donations, will be similar to red poppies given for donations by the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
"The money we get will stay in the local area, and will go to help veterans with things like rent, utilities, groceries, etc.," Tarpley said. "We'll also be providing coats and luggage for veterans at the VA."
For more on this story, see Friday's edition of the Herald.
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — If you are tired of juggling all your passwords for your websites and apps, we might have some relief for you.
KRON4’s Tech Reporter Gabe Slate says password managers can create complex unique passwords for all your logins, but you only have to remember one master password to access them all.
He shows us how they work and the convenience and safety they can bring to your digital life.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks end sharply lower, extending a weeklong slide, as the Dow Jones industrial average drops more than 600 points.
Carbon monoxide suspected in apartment resident's death
NEWTON, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say a man has been found dead in a central Iowa apartment building that had high levels of carbon monoxide.
Firefighters evacuated the Meadowbrook Apartments in Newton on Monday after several high readings were recorded. The man's body was found in the apartment with the highest level of carbon monoxide. Newton Fire Chief Jarrod Wellik says the cause of the man's death will be determined by an autopsy.
Welliks says no one else was treated for carbon monoxide poisoning. The cause of the gas buildup was unclear.
The man's name hasn't been released.
Khartoum — The State Minister at the Ministry of Information, Yasser Yousif, announced his ministry will launch a tour next week to Central Darfur State to acquaint with the importance of the collection of weapons and making them confined to the possession of the Armed Forces.
This came in his address marking the signing of a charter of the civil society organization in supporting the decision of the collection of weapons, which was organized Thursday at the Friendship Hall by the Bar Association and the Sudanese Journalists Union.
He appreciated the role of the Bar Association and the Sudanese Journalists Union in organizing the initiative, affirming keenness of the Ministry of Information to boost this initiative until it realizes its goals.
Kansas guard Devonté Graham said he and his teammates were motivated not to be the first Jayhawks team since 1989 to lose consecutive home games. KU defeated West Virginia 84-80 in overtime on Feb. 13, 2017.
April 13 Yunnan Tourism Co Ltd :
* Says OCT Group to inject capital in co's top shareholder Yunnan Expo Tourism Holding Ltd via its Yunnan-based unit OCT (Yunnan) investment, and will own 49.52 percent stake in co indirectly after transaction
* Says OCT (Yunnan) investment has to fulfill the obligation to launched a tender offer purchase the remaining 346.9 million shares (47.47 percent outstanding) in co, at 9.05 yuan per share
* Says the offering period from April 5 to May 4
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The paleoseismicity.org directory is a list of the people who work on paleoseismology.
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The New Jersey quartet is set to travel to select cities in North America and Europe staring this fall and running until late summer and perform the album in its entirety.
The 2018 tour will kick off on May 27 in Washington, D.C. and have the band traveling throughout August. Tickets go on sale to the public on February 2 at 12 p.m. local time. See the full run of date - here.
Brett Hull had just finished playing for the St. Louis Blues in the 2017 Winter Classic alumni game against the Chicago Blackhawks ?on Saturday at Busch Stadium, and he was sitting in the Cardinals clubhouse when his legendary father, Bobby, walked in. Bobby Hull shuffled over, sat down and quickly began to hold court.
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COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – At last night’s Columbus-Lowndes CVB meeting, Board President Dewitt Hicks argued with District 41 State Representative Kabir Karriem on the diversity represented.
Karriem says he was not originally invited to the meeting.
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Hicks said that was a simple mistake and apologized.
What’s interesting is Karreim was one of several black legislators not invited to the meeting.
Karriem says if the CVB wants to make an agreement on the renewed 2% restaurant tax, everyone needs to be present.
“You have more than just three legislators here that represent Columbus and Lowndes Count. You have a plethora, black and white, and we all should be sitting at the table, not just half of us but all,” says Karriem.
Karriem also states he is in no way against the renewal of the tax.
He, again, simply wants to be present for the discussion as an elected representative.
Moms, dads and guardians: Has anyone ever questioned whether your child was legitimately yours?
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Both the Chargers and Bulldogs were looking for their first win of the season.
With J-W-P already up 6-0, they were looking for more toward the end of the first half as Sam Eustice finds Kain Oliver near the sideline.
M-V-L's defense would capitalize though as Tim Reed loses the ball and gets recovered by Luke Peterson, to keep the deficit at 6.
In the 3rd quarter, Andrew Fisel decided to give his team a boost on defense as he picks off Matt Munsen and with help from his teammates, takes it all the way back to put the Bulldogs up two scores.
That would be all they needed as Eustice and the ground game give the Bulldogs their first victory on the year, winning 22-0.
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I splintered today like a sheet of spun sugar
smooth, glossy, transparent
my reality punctured by
sharp candy as it shattered on my lips
sweet to my tongue as it drew blood
in the soft recesses of my mouth
i accepted my medicine
swallowed the shards whole
they traveled down a trail of tears
penetrated the walls of my chest
embedded themselves deeply into my heart
stained glass knives honed like razors
able to slice through old wounds
ribboned scars
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All Times EST Overall W L T Pts GF GA W L T Boston College 9 3 0 18 38 28 9 7 2 Northeastern 8 3 0 16 35 24 10 5 1 Providence 6 4 1 13 33 24 10 7 1 Boston U. 6 6 1 13 44 37 8 10 1 UMass Lowell 6 6 0 12 32 39 9 8 0 UConn 5 7 1 11 41 34 8 11 2 Maine 4 4 1 9 26 29 8 7 1 New Hampshire 4 5 1 9 21 24 9 7 1 UMass 3 4 0 6 20 27 9 7 0 Vermont 1 6 2 4 19 34 4 10 3 Merrimack 2 6 1 5 18 27 4 9 3
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Friday’s Games
Merrimack 4, Army 1
Maine 7, Quinnipiac 4
UConn 4, Colgate 2
UMass-Lowell 3, Boston U. 2
Providence 8, RIT 3
Saturday’s Games
Northeastern 5, Boston College 2
Boston U. 9, UMass-Lowell 3
Maine 5, Quinnipiac 3
Army 4, New Hampshire 3
RIT 4, Providence 0
Brown 2, Vermont 2
Sunday, Dec. 10
Merrimack 4, New Hampshire 3
UMass 2, Union (N.Y.) 1
Saturday, Dec. 16
Northeastern at Merrimack, 4 p.m.
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House suffered a transverse process fracture in his back, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
The exactly timetable for House is not yet clear, but it's expected to be at least one week or two before the defensive back can return to the field. With House's looming absence, Demarious Randall will take over the top cornerback spot for the Packers' injury-plagued secondary.
Crews were cleaning up after an oil spill northeast of Lloydminster, Sask., on Tuesday.
According to officials, at around 12:30 p.m., a team from the city responded to a report of spilled crude near the wastewater treatment plant.
That's a few kilometres outside the city limits, on the Saskatchewan side of the border.
The city said its operations team, along with the Lloydminster Fire Department, were working "to mitigate potential for environmental impact."
The city said the Saskatchewan Water Security Agency has been notified of the situation.
Motorists were being asked to avoid the area for now.
The cause of the spill is under investigation, the city said.
There was no immediate word on how much oil had been spilled.
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Newly released federal figures show a sharp rise in child abuse fatalities in the U.S., with the bulk of the increase occurring in two states, Indiana and Texas, where child-welfare agencies have been in disarray.
According to a report released this week by the Department of Health and Human Services, there were 1,700 fatalities resulting from child maltreatment reported in fiscal year 2016, compared to 1,589 the previous year - a 7 percent increase.
Fatalities in Texas jumped from 162 to 217. In Indiana, the death toll more than doubled from 34 to 70.
Juvenile Judge Marilyn A. Moores says her Indianapolis courtroom has seen a surge in child welfare cases due to the opioid epidemic.
She says that has overwhelmed the state's child welfare agency.
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The Edmonton Eskimos acquired defensive lineman Jake Ceresna from the Ottawa Redblacks on Friday.
Ottawa received defensive lineman Odell Willis, who the Redblacks then traded to the B.C. Lions for a fourth round pick in the 2018 draft and a player off the Lions’ negotiation list.
Ceresna played 14 games in his first CFL season last year, recording 18 tackles and two quarterback sacks for Ottawa.
Ceresna spent time with the New York Jets in the NFL before starting his CFL career.
Willis had 22 tackles and eight quarterback sacks for Edmonton last season.
The 33-year-old is entering his 10th year in the league. He has 218 career tackles, 86 sacks, three interceptions and 22 forced fumbles over 155 games.
South Carolina State Senator John Courson's misconduct trial following a wave of indictments in 2017 has been delayed.
Sen. Courson was originally indicted in March of 2017 and suspended from the SC Senate and was hit with additional indictments in October.
The case stems from the accusations surrounding Courson's alleged conversion of campaign funds to personal funds through an intermediary consulting firm.
The "red flag" for investigators was that the only check that exceeded $10,000 — requiring a report by the bank to the IRS — had a memo that said "victory bonus."
WIS News 10 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.
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Mostly cloudy conditions prevented some spots of Northeast Kansas from falling below the low 70s this morning. We are tracking gradually clearing skies for today though, with most of us staying dry. However, some spots could see a few spotty showers, and maybe even an isolated thunderstorm or two, late this afternoon into the evening.
Even so, it’ll be another warm and humid once across the region. High temperatures are expected to max out in the middle to upper 80s, but it could feel slightly warmer than that. Southerly winds at about 5 to 10 mph will help filter in some humid to muggy conditions, which could cause heat index values to climb into the low 90s at times.
Spotty showers are possible once again for Tuesday, but the best chance of showers and storms rumbles in Wednesday morning.
Even with rain chances mixed in, our temperatures will stay pretty constant with highs in the middle to upper 80s for the next several days.
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Ethan Werek was the lone scorer in the shootout as the Belleville Senators edged the Binghamton Devils 3-2 on Friday in American Hockey League action.
Nick Paul and Macoy Erkamps scored in regulation time for Belleville (19-24-4), the AHL affiliate of the Ottawa Senators. Danny Taylor made 36 saves and turned away four skaters in the shootout for the win.
Steven Santini and Jacob MacDonald supplied the offence for Binghamton (12-23-9). Eddie Lack stopped 28 shots and the first three skaters he faced in the shootout before Werek's winner.
Belleville was 1 for 3 on the power play and the Devils went 1 for 5 with the man advantage.
If you've ever wanted to see Mariska Hargitay and Ice-T sing Prince's "Let's Go Crazy" next to a corpse, boy are you in for a treat. NBC released its latest star-studded Super Bowl commercial featuring the casts of Law & Order: SVU, The Good Place, This Is Us, Will & Grace and more getting down in honor of the network's broadcast of the 52nd annual event.
The video begins with the cast of NBC's revived crown jewel, Will & Grace, watching the Super Bowl and waxing poetic about nude sports of yore.
"Things divide us, but NBC and sports keep us together," Debra Messing's Grace says in the video above. "Why did I say that?"
The network-wide commercial in and of itself is a relic of the past, a once grand tradition that hardly happens anymore.
Geoff Dennis, Head:Global Emerging Market Strategy, UBS Securities, discussed the outlook for emerging markets, starting with the lack of impact from political risk. He told Doug Krizner and David Ingles that Russia and South Korea both look attractive. He went on to consider trade conflict, saying he expects China will try to remain aloof on such matters.
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So are economic incentives bigger in Texas? It remains to be seen. Back in 2014, one of the state's most high profile corporate scores came in the form of Toyota's North American headquarters. The state offered just a fraction of the Wisconsin number: $40 million, still Texas Enterprise Fund's largest grant. Plano kicked in $6.75 million. The full value of the city's agreement to knock off half of Toyota's business and property taxes is unkown. City officials did not respond to requests for comment in time for publication.
$40 million Texas Enterprise Fund
$6.75 million grant from the city of Plano
$17 million tax abatements from city of Plano, based on initial property value estimate of $350 million.
TOTAL: $63.75 million tied to employment of 3,650 people and investment of $350 million.
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WBTW) – North Myrtle Beach public safety officials are asking for help from the public finding a suspect in a burglary.
North Myrtle Beach Department of Public Safety posted a photo of the person on their Facebook page Monday afternoon.
According to the page, the suspect is a person of interest in a pending burglary case.
Anyone with information is asked to call dispatch at 843-280-5511 or detectives at 843-280-5546.
Google issued patches for 37 security issues in Chrome, with one being rated critical and six considered high risks, with the release of Chrome 63.0.3239.84.
Google issued patches for 37 security issues in Chrome, with one being rated critical and six considered high risks, with the release of Chrome 63.0.3239.84.
The critical vulnerability (CVE-2017-15407) was an out of bounds write in QUIC (Quick UDP Internet Connections), which was reported by Ned Williamson on 26 October earning him US$ 10,500.
The six patched vulnerabilities that are rated high (CVE-2017-15408, CVE-2017-15409, CVE-2017-15410, CVE-2017-15411, CVE-2017-15412 and CVE-2017-15413) cover three specific problems, heap buffer overflow in PDFium, out of bounds write in Skia and use after free in libXML. These were all reported in September and October and earned the bug bounty hunters between US$ 5,000 and US$ 6,337 for their effort.
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Opinionated, hilariously vulgar and brutally honest, Doug Stanhope is a comedian whose material ranges from true-life graphic perversion to volatile social criticism. He hosted “The Man Show” on Comedy Central and “Girls Gone Wild.” He’s appeared on “The Howard Stern Show,” “Comedy Central Presents,” “Premium Blend,” NBC’s “Late Friday,” “Spy TV,” BBC’s “Floor Show Live” and wrote, produced and starred in Fox’s “Invasion of the Hidden Cameras.” He’s even popped up on “Fox News with Greta Van Sustern” and “The Jerry Springer Show.”
None of it compares to seeing him live; Doug is a two-time winner of Time Out New York’s “Best Comedy Performance of the Year.
Turkish police have seized almost 1.5 kilograms of a synthetic radioactive substance called californium, one of the most expensive metals in the world, the newspaper Yeni Safak reports.
As a result of a police operation conducted in Pursakar, a region of Ankara, four suspects were detained. They planned to sell the californium for $72 million. According to the newspaper, the market value of californium is $4 million per gram.
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It is assumed that the detainees acted not independently, but were part of a criminal group.
Law enforcers are investigating the circumstances of the appearance of an illegal material in the Turkish capital.
Californium, an element which isn't known to occur in nature, was first synthesized in 1950 at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in California and is only produced in the United States and Russia.
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Marquez (9-5) took the loss after allowing five runs on seven hits and one walk over 4.1 innings Sunday against the Marlins. He struck out four.
Marquez had tossed six straight quality starts before getting knocked around Sunday and earning his first loss since June 26. In between losses, the rookie hurler compiled a solid 3.18 ERA and 47:13 K:BB in 45.1 innings (seven starts). He'll look to get back on track as he faces the Brewers on Friday.
Jewish travellers who are away from home this Passover can find seders to attend in destinations around the world.
The Jewish outreach organization Chabad-Lubavitch will be hosting ritual holiday dinners in countries ranging from Australia, China and South Africa to Brazil and Germany.
Spring-break travellers will find seders in places like Orlando, Florida; Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, and the Caribbean.
An annual seder in Kathmandu, Nepal, draws nearly 2,000 people each year, including many Israeli travellers.
An online directory at Chabad.org/seders has a search function to help locate seders by city, state and country. Hosts ask that you reserve ahead. Most seders are free though some charge $36 to $40 a person, but none turn guests away for lack of funds.
The Passover holiday begins March 30 at sundown.
MIAMI SHORES, FLA. (WSVN) - Police are looking for a thief who worked with two others to steal from a cellphone store in Miami Shores.
Three men could be seen on surveillance video stealing boxes from the backroom of a Sprint store near Northeast Second Avenue and Northeast 94th Street, Monday afternoon.
Two subjects have since been arrested, but Miami Shores Police are searching for the third.
If you recognize the subject, call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a $1,000 reward.
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Verlander allowed five singles and a walk while striking out three over seven scoreless innings in Monday's start against the Mets.
Verlander was regular-season mode Monday, in command of his pitches and throwing strikes on 64 of 88 pitches. He never allowed more than one baserunner in an inning, and only once did a runner get to second base. He'll get one more spring start before he takes the ball Opening Day, but it will be a shorter outing. We'll back off a little bit [in] the next outing," manager A.J. Hinch told Glenn Sattell of MLB.com reports.
Yet Corker was in the Oval Office on Saturday, receiving praise from the president for his help in securing the release of an American imprisoned in Venezuela. The breakthrough happened after Corker held a surprise meeting in Caracas with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Corker also greeted Trump at the Nashville airport Tuesday, joined by Blackburn and Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.), among other dignitaries.
March 31 UMH Properties Inc
* UMH Properties, Inc. renews and expands its existing unsecured revolving credit agreement
* UMH Properties - has entered into an amended and restated credit agreement to renew and expand its existing unsecured revolving credit facility
* UMH Properties - facility provides for increase from $35 million in available borrowings to $50 million in available borrowings with a $75 million accordion feature
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QUILCENE, Wash. (AP) — Washington state officials have approved a plan to expand Hood Canal conservation areas.
The Kitsap Sun reports (http://bit.ly/2iBQ5lF) that State Commissioner of Public Lands Peter Goldmark last week approved the planned expansion of the 2,770-acre Dabob Bay Natural Area by 3,393 acres.
The expansion will come through land purchases and property transfers within the agency.
Goldmark also last month approved expanding nearby Devil’s Lake Conservation Area from 80 acres to 495 acres.
The conservation areas will cover nearly 6,700 acres on the canal’s west side.
Conservation groups say the expansion will reduce logging and development of wildlife habitat, as well as improve water quality.
The state Department of Natural Resources says it will seek money from lawmakers to help acquire land.
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South Africa’s National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) said on Monday it had extended the deadline for President Jacob Zuma to submit arguments on why he should not be prosecuted for corruption.
President of South Africa, Jacob Zuma gestures as he speaks during the Energy Indaba conference in Midrand, South Africa, December 7, 2017. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko
“They must submit their representation on the 31st of January,” said NPA spokesman Luvuyo Mfaku.
The 783 charges against Zuma relate to a 30 billion rand ($2.20 billion) government arms deal arranged in the late 1990s. They were filed but then dropped by the NPA shortly before he ran for the presidency.
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SAN JOSE, Calif. — Sam Logwood scored the Lobos’ final six points and New Mexico denied San Jose State its first Mountain West Conference win this season, beating the Spartans 71-68 on Saturday.
Logwood’s basket with 3:50 to go gave the Lobos the lead for good at 64-62. He added another basket and four more free throws in the final 1:49.
Nai Carlisle’s 3-point play with 33 seconds left got the Spartans (3-19, 0-11) within three, but after Noah Baumann grabbed a defensive rebound he had his pass intercepted by Logwood, who was fouled and made 1 of 2 free throws before Ryan Welage’s long 3-point attempt went off the back of the rim.
Antino Jackson scored 17 points, Anthony Mathis 15, Joe Furstinger 12 and Logwood 10 for New Mexico (12-12, 7-4).
Welage scored 22 points and Jaycee Hillsman added career highs of 21 points and 11 rebounds before fouling out with 2:44 left.
SAN DIEGO (AP) – For the second straight year, twins in San Diego are getting attention because, though born just minutes apart, one has a birthday in 2016 and one in 2017.
The twin girls were born at Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns.
One girl arrived at 11:56 p.m. on Dec. 31, and the other came on Jan. 1, 2017 at midnight.
The family was not available for comment.
Last year, a baby girl and boy arrived one minute before and two minutes after the New Year at San Diego Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center.
Sir Mo Farah wants to be known as "Mohamed" when he starts the next chapter of his career.
The 34-year-old claimed a silver medal in his last track championship race in London, finishing behind Ethiopia's Muktar Edris in the 5,000 metres on Saturday night.
Farah is now switching his focus to road racing and wants it to be a fresh start, with the four-time world champion ditching "Mo" to become known as "Mohamed".
He said: "My road name is Mohamed. I just feel like Mo is done. I need to forget about what I've achieved and what I've done."
The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission will conduct a series of undercover operations through August and September to identify retailers who may illegally sell alcohol to people under 21-years-old.
This will take place at thousands of establishments across the State of Texas, according to a TABC news release. The process of these stings include staging a scenario in which an underage person attempts to buy alcohol.
If the sale is successful the retailer and its employees could face administrative and possible criminal charges.
“Our retailers take the lead in preventing alcohol from falling into the hands of minors,” TABC Executive Chief Robert Saenz said in the release. “This year, as in years past, we’re urging all retailers to make sure their employees have the tools they need to ensure anyone who purchases alcohol is of legal age to do so.”
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Gray, icy weather hides the approach of spring. But by February 1 the crow flocks break up into family units, migrating birds start moving north, and days lengthen. The sun comes out, the wind dies, and fora moment, its rays almost feel hot. It’s no accident that Valentine’s Day is in February
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Mon, Aug 14: A Confederate flag waving outside a flag shop in Montreal’s Parc avenue is creating controversy. A passerby confronted the owner and as Gloria Henriquez reports, that’s when things turned sour.
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Democrat Dan Helmer, a candidate for Virginia’s 10th congressional district, released a campaign ad Monday entitled “Helmer Zone” that is being ripped across the board by journalists as one of the “worst ever” political ads.
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SEOUL: The United States and South Korea agreed on the early deployment of a controversial US missile defence system in the region, the South's acting president said Monday (Apr 17) after talks with visiting US Vice President Mike Pence.
"We have agreed to further strengthen the readiness posture of ROK-US alliance that matches the threats posed by North Korea through a swift deployment of THAAD (Terminal High Altitude Area Defense)," said Hwang Kyo-Ahn at a joint conference with Pence.
DALLAS (AP) -- San Antonio's Kawhi Leonard is expected to make his season debut Tuesday when the Spurs visit Dallas.
Leonard has missed all 27 of the Spurs' games this season while recovering from right quadriceps tendinopathy, a condition that causes pain and weakness in the knee.
Leonard last played in Game 1 of last season's Western Conference finals. He hurt his left ankle in the opener of that series against Golden State, turning it while trying to land after a jump shot and coming down on the foot of Warriors center Zaza Pachulia.
The Spurs are listing Leonard as probable. Even without Leonard, who averaged a career-best 25.5 points last season and is a two-time defensive player of the year, the Spurs are 19-8 this season and third in the Western Conference.
The Hague: The International Criminal Court chief's prosecutor on Wednesday called for the "immediate arrest and surrender" of Moamer Gaddafii's son Seif al-Islam, who was reportedly set free by a militia in Libya. An arrest warrant issued by the Hague-based ICC in 2011 "remains valid and Libya is obliged to immediately arrest and surrender" the late dictator's son "regardless of any purported amnesty law in Libya," Fatou Bensouda said.
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Turkish police have reportedly detained eight people over the Istanbul nightclub attack.
It is understood the gunman, who shot dead 39 people and injured around 70, isn't one of those in custody.
The Islamic State group claims it was behind the attack - in revenge for Turkey's military involvement in Syria.
Fawaz Gerges, International relations professor with the London School of Economics says it bore all the hallmarks: "It was a strategic attack against a strategic target, well planned, well organised, both symbolically and politically very significant.
"There is all out war between ISIS and Turkey since Turkey has fully joined the US coalition against ISIS."
Martin retired from the NFL in 2015 following a back injury, after stints with the San Francisco 49ers and Carolina Panthers. That same year, he detailed his struggles growing up in Los Angeles and said in a series of Facebook and Twitter posts that he had attempted suicide while playing in the NFL. He also said he had been uncomfortable at Harvard-Westlake as "one of just a handful of minorities" on the campus.
Fire crews battled a blaze that ripped through an apartment building Wednesday morning in the north end of Saint John, N.B.
Firefighters responded to the blaze on Metcalf Street at approximately 6 a.m., after reports of smoke coming from the building.
The apartment building was vacant at the time of the fire.
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At least one other building in the area was evacuated as a precaution, though it’s unlikely the fire will spread.
Saint John fire Chief Kevin Clifford says a decision will likely come later today on whether the remaining parts of the vacant building will be demolished.
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Cirque Zuma Zuma. Tickets cost $20 in advance and $25 the day of the show. The African-style circus, which is coming off a sell-out season in Europe and Australia will perform live music, rituals, comedy and acrobatics at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 16 at the F.M. Kirby Center, 71 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre.
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At last Sunday's Royal Rumble, Ronda Rousey made her debut with the WWE and capped off her appearance with the yearly tradition of pointing at the WrestleMania sign that hung above the crowd at the Wells Fargo Center. Rousey is expected to have a high profile match at WWE's biggest show of the year, rumors are swirling, but as of yet nothing is official.
So, today's question: Who would you like to see Ronda Rousey face at WrestleMania 34?
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Sound off with your thoughts in the "Comments" below and tomorrow we'll post a follow-up with the top picks and quotes, along with any ideas that may have trended throughout your replies.
New subscribers can sign up for the WWE Network by clicking here and get their first month for free, which includes Elimination Chamber on February 25.
The mission is simple: take 12 dangerous men rotting in prison cells, give them guns, throw them out of a plane, and have them kill Nazis. Inspired by a real life, rule-breaking demolition unit and E.M. Nathanson's novel, Robert Aldrich's "The Dirty Dozen" has inspired many movies about grizzled criminals earning a chance at redemption and ragtag teams embarking on deadly black ops missions.
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March 30 Rxi Pharmaceuticals Corp
* Rxi Pharmaceuticals reports fourth quarter and year end 2016 financial results and recent corporate highlights
* Believes that its existing cash should be sufficient to fund operations for at least next twelve months
* Qtrly loss per share $0.60
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WASHINGTON (AP) — One congressman says he's going to start carrying a gun in public. Others want beefed-up security at town hall meetings.
Wednesday's shooting of a top Republican while he was practicing for a congressional baseball game has jolted lawmakers.
It also highlights their vulnerability when they are in public. Only the leaders of Congress get security details. Rank-and-file members do not.
That's why Republican Rep. Chris Collins of New York says he is going to start carrying a gun in public.
On Wednesday morning, Rep. Steve Scalise of Louisiana was shot as the Republican baseball team practiced for its annual game against congressional Democrats.
Two members of the Capitol Police were injured along with a congressional aide and a lobbyist. The assailant died after the incident.
Alberto El Patron posted the following on his Instagram account following today’s news that he has been stripped of the Global Force Wrestling World Championship. Alberto called the decision a positive and hopes fans would treat it as such: My company Impact and I have come to an agreement that it’s best for both parties if I be stripped from the championships. I came up with the suggestion just to show that Impact doesn’t have favorites and everyone gets treated the same. Apologies to fans and my brothers and sisters in the company, even though I came out all clear and there was no wrong doing, it was still a scandal. So thanks for your support and let’s move forward more positively. One day I hope to be your champ again! #SiSiSi
Emergency responders say a malfunction in a fire suppression system at a Maine airport filled a building with foam and briefly trapped four people inside.
The Sun Journal reports firefighters responding to the Lufthansa hanger at Auburn-Lewiston Municipal Airport on Monday morning walked into a wall of foam higher than their heads.
Fire Chief Geoff Low says it appears an error caused the foam to discharge, filling the entire hanger.
Firefighters were able to find people who were lost inside the building. Low says they were on an upper level and were able to stay out of the foam itself.
The Sun Journal reports a few people were covered in the foam and some inhaled it. Two people were taken to a hospital and are expected to be released.
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The driver of a car which just crashed at one of Exeter's busiest junctions has fled the scene.
The crash happened just after 4pm at the Alphington Road junction opposite Stone Lane Retail Park, the Seven Stars pub and Alphington Park.
A spokesperson for Devon & Cornwall Police said: "We were called shortly after 4pm to a crash at Alphington Road junction which had caused heavy traffic disruption.
"The vehicle was abandoned by the owner and a recovery vehicle was requested to attend."
The incident has been logged as 'damage only' however the status of the driver and possible passengers in unknown.
The car has been recovered and traffic has 'returned to normal.'
Liam Smith has extended his Hearts contract until 2019 and joined St Mirren on loan until next summer.
The 21-year-old defender heads to Paisley to augment his first-team experiences in the Championship after 38 senior appearances in maroon.
He remains highly regarded by Riccarton coaching staff, hence the deal to extend his contract by 12 months. Smith's existing deal was due to expire next summer but he is now tied to Tynecastle until 2019.
The arrival of Northern Ireland internationalist Michael Smith, plus the emergence of teenager Jamie Brandon, would have left Smith with limited game time this season. He is expected to play regularly at St Mirren under the former Hearts coach Jack Ross.
Emergency officials say a portion of Main Road on Johns Island is closed following an accident involving a garbage truck.
The St. Johns Fire Department says Main Road is closed between Patton Avenue and Humbert Road due to the accident which involves injuries.
The fire department is asking motorists to use alternative routes.
"We expect this to be an extended closure," fire officials said.
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP)  A North Carolina woman says she has gotten back her husband's ashes after they were stolen from a garage in San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf area.
The San Francisco Chronicle reports (http://bit.ly/2p7YUqQ) thieves broke into Mary Wilkinson's rental vehicle Wednesday. They stole cash, credit cards, clothing and a velvet pouch carrying the ashes.
The theft happened the day before Wilkinson and her daughter planned to scatter the cremains among the redwoods of the North Coast.
Authorities launched their investigation Thursday.
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Wilkinson says she received a call from San Francisco police Saturday saying that a man had dropped off the ashes. He wasn't arrested and the other missing items weren't recovered.
Wilkinson says she and her daughter no longer plan to scatter her husband's remains and will instead take them back home to Charlotte on Tuesday.
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A 41-year-old inmate died Tuesday after he was admitted to a Las Vegas hospital.
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A 41-year-old inmate died Tuesday after he was admitted to a Las Vegas hospital.
Daniel Prim was arrested last June in connection with a fatal stabbing at a central valley 7-Eleven store, and was serving a three- to 11-year sentence at High Desert State Prison for voluntary manslaughter.
He was transferred to Summerlin Hospital and Medical Center before his death.
The Clark County coroner’s office will determine Prim’s cause and manner of death.
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The Skegness Domino League’s Christmas Pairs Knockout and the Pairs Drive competitions have been held.
The league’s chairlady A. Smith and her partner J. Price (Railroad XL) came out on top in the drive competiton.
They won with a score of 6+16.
Runners-up were R. Smith and R. Stevens (Ex Service Newbies), who had a score of 6+4.
The pairs Knockout was won by P. Talboys and B. Beottger (Ex Service Hotspots), who beat B. Purfield and G. Smith (Seaview Nil) 2-0.
The Railroad Club hosted the events and suppling the buffet.
Pope Francis will pay homage to victims of war when he visits two important World War II sites south of Rome next month: the American military cemetery at Nettuno and the Ardeatine Caves, site of one of the worst massacres in German-occupied Italy.
The Vatican on Friday announced that Francis would celebrate Mass at the Nettuno cemetery for all war dead on Nov. 2, which the Catholic Church marks as All Soul's Day to honor the dead.
Later in the day, Francis will travel to the Ardeatine Caves on Rome's outskirts. There, in 1944, 335 people were shot to death as a reprisal for an attack by partisans that killed 33 Nazi soldiers on a street in Rome.
CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – People earning seven figures may have to pay more taxes in Massachusetts. On Wednesday, state lawmakers advanced the “Fair Share Amendment.”
Under the “Millionaire’s Tax Bill,” Million dollar earners would have to pay a 4 percent surcharge on top of the state’s existing 5.1 percent income tax.
There are 19,600 millionaires in Massachusetts. The state hopes to raise $2 billion, which would go toward education and infrastructure.
Amy Green of Chicopee said, “The more you make, I think you should be taxed a little bit more. It makes sense. I get taxed fully and I’m middle class and I think people who make more should pay more, makes sense.”
Voters will decide whether to tax millionaires at 9.1 percent in a ballot question in the year 2018.
Jay is not in the lineup against the Nationals for Game 1 of the NLDS on Friday.
Jay will head to the bench for the opening game of the series as Kyle Schwarber draws the start in left. He will be available off the bench and is likely going to enter the fray at some point if the game is close. Looking ahead, with left-hander Gio Gonzalez confirmed as Saturday's starter, Jay may be left out of the starting nine once again.
April 5 General Dynamics Corp
* General Dynamics UK awarded £330 million contract to develop next-generation battlefield network for british army
* System will be used to plan, deploy, manage and monitor communications and information for army
* General dynamics - contract creates 125 new jobs as well as sustaining jobs of 125 highly-skilled engineers at general dynamics uk's headquarters in oakdale
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Jackson is well liked among senior White House officials, who had worked with him on a daily basis. But the administration has not put its full weight behind his nomination, according to people familiar with the matter, appointing midlevel aides to oversee Jackson's briefing by VA experts and sending a junior media aide from the White House to help him make the rounds on Capitol Hill. With the recent departure of Darin Selnick, the White House's most seasoned expert on veterans' issues, Trump has few aides with deep knowledge of how the agency works.
Billy Bowie believes Kilmarnock can mount a challenge for the Scottish Premiership title.
The Rugby Park director says the team can build on this season's fifth placed finish under manager Steve Clarke.
"We've got to be modest," he said.
"It'd be great if we could do it next year but who knows. We've really just got to see when the players come back how we play and how the other teams have fared up".
(WAND) - After a great start to May, optimal growing conditions expected to continue through mid-May.
Ag Expert David Brown says the mild nights over the last week has led to many corn and bean plants to emerge from the ground.
With no major change in the weather pattern, meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says the warm days and nights will persist for the next seven days. Highs will climb into the 80s with overnight lows in the 60s. This will accumulate over 150 growing degree days during the week.
As is typical with the heat and humidity, pop-up showers and storms will be feast or famine for fields in the area. Areas around western Illinois extending toward Bloomington have grown increasingly dry and can use the rain more than others. Del Rosso says those that do see rain could get up to an inch or so over the next week.
He says the best times for rain this week will be Monday evening, Tuesday, and Sunday.
The Brazil international is very much in vogue, with his reputation having soared during a 2017-18 campaign which saw him collect 17 clean sheets in Serie A – with only champions Juventus boasting a better defensive record than Roma. At just 25 years of age, Alisson is yet to reach his peak and would be a solid option for the present and future. Roma sporting director Monchi has claimed that he will only sanction a sale if he comes out of retirement and a “sack of money” is tabled. He may need to start clearing his desk and dusting off his gloves.
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HOUSTON—The Department of Justice has finished its discrimination investigation against the nightclub 360 Midtown formerly known as Gaslamp.
The racial discrimination lawsuit that was filed in 2015 claimed the night club denied admission and even imposed cover charges to non white patrons.
The Department of Justice and Gaslamp resolved the lawsuit with a settlement requiring the club to comply with federal discrimination laws.
Attorney Ike Okorafor tells us the settlement is a win for his clients and justice is served.
It's one of Northern Ireland's best music and arts festivals and this year's showpiece did not disappoint.
The Stendhal Festival was established in 2011 - here's an in pictures look at this year's festival which took place at Ballymully Cottage Farm, Limavady at the weekend.
CHICAGO (AP) — Children with a rare, incurable disease that causes rapid aging and early death may live longer if treated with an experimental drug first developed for cancer patients.
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That’s according to small, preliminary study in 27 kids with progeria. The benefit was small: Treated children were more likely to survive during the two-year study than children who didn’t get the drug.
But some kids taking the drug lonafarnib (lohn-uh-FAR-nib) in this and other studies have lived into their late teens. The researchers say the results suggest a potential breakthrough for a heartbreaking condition.
The drug helps disable a protein that accumulates abnormally in progeria and causes cell damage. The genetic disease affects about 1 in 20 million people.
The study was published Tuesday in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
The first-degree manslaughter trial of Dawson Dunn, 13, of Kelso has concluded, but the verdict in the case won’t be handed down until this Thursday. The Daily News reports on the conclusion of the trial in Cowlitz County Juvenile Court, saying that the defense tried to break down the contention that Dunn committed a crime when he pointed a shotgun in the direction of his friend, then pulled the trigger. Dunn thought he had cleared the Benelli shotgun of ammunition, but there was still a round in the chamber. Edgar Vasquez, 13, was hit in the face, neck and upper chest by the blast, which was fired from about 30 feet away. Prosecutors contend that Dunn was reckless when he pointed the gun in the direction of Vasquez, while the defense claims that Dunn had “just enough information with shotguns to do the wrong thing.” Superior Court Judge Marilyn Haan has been hearing the case, and her verdict will be issued on Thursday.
Matthews scored a pair of goals, including the game-winner in overtime, in a 5-4 victory over the Red Wings on Sunday.
The rookie has been streaky in the the first half, but he's very hot at the moment. He has four goals in the last three games, and six goals in the last six contests. During that stretch, he is averaging 4.3 shots per game. Since Nov. 23, Matthews has 14 goals over a 17 games, and prior to that, Matthews went scoreless in 13 contests. Owners should feel free to continue to ride the hot streak.
US Army general on S Carolina leave dies of natural causes
LAKE MURRAY, S.C. (AP) — A U.S. Army general on leave in South Carolina has died.
Authorities say 57-year-old Maj. Gen. Jeffrey Bannister was on transition leave in Lake Murray when he died Sunday.
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher said Bannister died from natural causes. Her news release didn't give additional details.
A news release from Shaw Air Force Base, where Bannister was assigned, says the 34-year U.S. Army veteran was awaiting retirement as he worked as a special projects officer for the Chief of Staff of the Army.
He previously served as the 10th Mountain Division Commander, and was deployed multiple times to Iraq and Afghanistan. He relinquished command of the New York-based division in April 2017.
10th Mountain Division Commander Maj. Gen. Walter Piatt called Bannister "a legendary solider and a good man."
Jason Small of the Canadian Red Cross says 107 people from the Opaskwayak Cree Nation are being temporarily housed in hotels in The Pas about 500 kilometres northwest of Winnipeg. Manitoba forecasters issued a flood warning on the weekend for some areas affected by ice jams on the Carrot and Saskatchewan rivers.
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In an exciting turn over Mohammed Shami’s controversy, Pakistani model Alishba has admitted that she met Shami in Dubai. But, she said that the meeting was just a coincidence.
Alishba explained: “I keep traveling to Dubai frequently. My sister lives there. She lives in Sharjah. When I was made aware that Shami will travel via Dubai – and it was the same time I was visiting my sister.”
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She further added: “His flight was from South Africa via Dubai. I met Shami on the 18th morning because my flight was on the 17th night. When I reached Dubai, it was already 18th. I met Shami at the airport. I went to meet my sister from the airport. I met him at the hotel around 8-9am. We had breakfast together at the hotel. Our meeting was how a fan would meet a celebrity. I was with him for an hour.”
Hasin (Shami’s wife) has accused him of having extra-marital affairs with multiple women. She even said that Shami fixed matches and he got the money from Alishba.
Justin Trudeau arrives in Europe on Thursday and plans to talk more openly about one of the things he didn't discuss with Donald Trump - the merits of free trade in the face of increasingly hostile, populist opposition. The prime minister is to deliver his pro-trade message in an address to the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France on Thursday - a first for a Canadian leader - and to top business leaders a day later in Germany.
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Irish Water has said that repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Mountcampbell, Drumsna and surrounding areas in Co. Leitrim today, Tuesday, April 24.
A traffic management plan will be in place for the duration of these works. Works have an estimated completion time of 2pm on 24 April.
FRISCO, Texas — Long snapper L.P. Ladouceur has re-signed with the Dallas Cowboys, the team he initially joined after a workout in 2005.
Ladouceur will be going into his 14th season, the second-longest tenure among current Cowboys. He has played in 205 consecutive games and made 1,875 snaps without a miscue.
The only current Dallas player with the team longer is 11-time Pro Bowl tight end Jason Witten, who was a third-round pick in the 2003 draft.
Last year Witten matched the franchise record by playing his 15th season with the Cowboys. The 35-year-old Witten is already signed for his 16th season in 2018.
Ladouceur went to the Pro Bowl in 2014. Last season marked the completion of a five-year contract extension.
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The Argentine ant feeds on honeydew excreted by insects such as these brown soft scales. Jack Kelly Clark
Our weather is looking good for tonight's high school football games! A few clouds at kickoffs with temperatures in the upper 70s in Chattanooga, cooling to the upper 60s/70º by the last plays. Then skies cloud up pretty quickly overnight with lows of 60º-65º.
Much to the chagrin of teams and fans, Formula One cars, especially their engines, have made all of the wrong headlines this year. Although McLaren-Honda has taken most of the heat, it's a series wide issue that's starting to irk even the most skilled drivers. 19 year old Red Bull F1 pilot Max Verstappen recently voiced his opinion on the matter, and his concerns go even further than the 2017 season. According to him, the team's competitiveness may continue to waver into next year.
Verstappen even went as far as calling this season "completely crap", reinforcing his disappointment so far. Most of his frustration seems to come from his car's Renault-sourced powerplant, one that the supplier claims won't be tweaked for the rest of the year.
The Red Bull star said in a statement to Dutch broadcaster Ziggo Sport Totaal,
Kucherov scored his first goal of the season Friday in a 5-3 win over the Panthers.
It stood as the winner. Kucherov is among the league's top-10 players. You know what to do.
FILE - In this Nov. 16, 2017, file photo, U.S. Pacific Command Commander Adm. Harry Harris arrives at Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's official residence in Tokyo. Adm. Harry Harris, the commander of U.S. forces in the Pacific, will become the next U.S. ambassador to South Korea instead of Australia, the Australian foreign minister said Wednesday, April 25, 2018. Pool Photo via AP, File Kimimasa Mayama
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A former Clark County School District bus driver has been sentenced to life in prison with possibility of parole after 35 years for molesting special needs children.
KSNV-TV reported Wednesday that Michael Banco was convicted of molesting the children that were 3 and 4 years old.
Prosecutors called it the most horrific case they’ve ever seen. Some of the incidents were caught on bus surveillance cameras.
Judge Elisa Cadish called the crimes “incomprehensible” when sentencing Banco.
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May 3 Hornbeck Offshore Services Inc
* Hornbeck Offshore announces first quarter 2017 results
* Q1 adjusted loss per share $0.87 excluding items
* Q1 loss per share $0.76
* Q1 revenue $44.1 million versus i/b/e/s view $41.8 million
* Q1 earnings per share view $-0.77 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
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The Lockhart Boys Cross Country teams traveled to Fayetteville, Ark., last week, and on Saturday competed at the 2017 Chile Pepper Festival.
For the first time since 2009, the Lockhart Lions have won the Arkansas Chile Pepper race. The 2009 team was headed by future Texas Longhorns Nate Moore and Robert Uhr who finished first and fourth overall in 2009.
It will be a feast for both the ears and the eyes on Sunday in New Hampton, as the Carnegie Cultural Center will host “A Day of Art,” starting at noon with a performance by the University of Iowa College of Music piano students at Trinity Lutheran Church in New Hampton. Dr. Ksenia Nosikova and her students will perform masterpieces for your enjoyment.
Then Ann Bishop McGregor will be at the Carnegie Center at 3 p.m. to discuss her process and inspiration, as she captures the beauty of Northeast Iowa landscapes. McGregor’s work is currently on display in the CCC until Nov. 5. The exhibit is a pastel show entitled “Seeking the Sublime.” There will be an open house Sunday — a gallery talk and public reception at the Carnegie Center with McGregor — from 3-5 p.m. McGregor will be talking from 3-3:30 p.m.
For more of this article, see Friday's New Hampton Tribune.
The Monday Night Blues series continues June 26 with a 7 to 10 p.m. concert by Frank Bang & The Cook County Kings in the upstairs music room of Time Out Pub, 275 Main St. Admission will be $10 at the door. Chicago-born and -bred Frank Bang worked his way up through the ranks to play with blues legend Buddy Guy.
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Korean Air prevented a drunken Russian passenger from boarding one of its flights after he created a scene on a previous flight, according to the airline Saturday. The passenger had flown to Incheon International Airport from Vladivostok International Aiport in first class on a Korean Air flight Friday, planning to transfer at Incheon to Singapore's Changi Airport.
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Early diagnosis and prompt treatment is essential for an effective tuberculosis control program. However, significant proportion of cases remains undiagnosed and untreated.
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FREDERICTON – Ottawa is imposing a series of strict new measures on the lobster fishery in the Gulf of St. Lawrence in an effort to protect North Atlantic right whales.
A total of 18 North Atlantic right whales were killed in Canadian and U.S. waters last year — mainly due to vessel strikes and entanglement in fishing gear.
There are only about 450 of the whales left, and many spend their summers feeding in the Gulf.
The new measures announced by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans include restrictions on the amount of rope used, and mandatory reporting of any lost gear.
Lobster fishermen are also required to report all whale sightings and document any interactions such as collisions or entanglements.
When whales are spotted, an area around them will be closed for at least two weeks to provide a buffer zone.
Similar measures had already been imposed on the Gulf-region crab fishery.
MOSCOW (AP) — A committee of the Russian parliament has recommended the adoption of a proposed law that would require journalists working for media outlets designated as foreign agents to register as agents themselves.
The measure, which the lower parliament's information committee recommended on Tuesday, follows a law adopted last year under which Russia can designate media outlets receiving foreign government funding as foreign agents.
Naming an outlet as a foreign agent does not block its work but casts aspersions on its credibility. Demanding that individual journalists register as agents could produce a chilling effect.
The proposed law "is the latest step in the Russian authorities' systematic policy towards obstructing the free flow of news," said Gulonoza Said of the Committee to Protect Journalists in a statement Tuesday.
(Fixes title on Lars Kobberstad)
April 28 Norwegian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) tells Reuters on Friday:
* Norway will not lift ban on Airbus' Super Puma EC225LP and AS332l2 helicopters -NCAA
* NCAA needs more time to consider details in report from The Accident Investigation Board Norway
* NCAA will consider next step in May
* "The Civil Aviation Authority does not lift the aircraft ban until we are completely confident that the helicopter types are safe to fly,” Lars Kobberstad, Director General in NCAA told Reuters
* All 13 people on board were killed when the Super Puma's main rotor blades separated from the aircraft as it was ferrying passengers from a Norwegian offshore oil platform operated by Statoil in April 2016 For more details: Further company coverage: (Reporting By Camilla Knudsen)
WWE survey asks if we should see Rumble winners as new champions at WrestleMania
A WWE survey titled “HOF Survey” which went to an undetermined group of most likely WrestleMania 34 ticket holders asked if they want to see new champions at WrestleMania!
As part of the survey, there were two questions related to Royal Rumble winners Shinsuke Nakamura and Asuka.
“Shinsuke Nakamura was the winner of the 2018 Men’s Royal Rumble Match. Do you want him to win his Championship match at WrestleMania 34?” the question read. A simple Yes or No option was available as a reply.
The question for Asuka was the same, reading, “Asuka was the winner of the 2018 Women’s Royal Rumble Match. Do you want her to win her Championship match at WrestleMania 34?”
It’s interesting to see WWE taking this approach to gauge the interest in both winners and how this would eventually affect the outcome of both title matches.
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Cash Unchained – A tribute to Johnny Cash at the Mercury Ballroom
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MAY 6
1-3PM
$10 per glass pendant
Drop-in event - no registration required.
Create a wearable work of art! Stop by the Virginia Glass Guild (VGG) pop-up in our atrium. Anyone ages 5 & up are welcome to create their own unique fused glass pendant and learn about different types of glass and fusing techniques. VGG members will guide you through the design process and will handle the fusing for you.
Work will be fired at MOCA and will be available for pick-up before Sun, May 13. All proceeds support the Virginia Glass Guild and MOCA’s Educational Programming.
(WIAT) — It’s our favorite part of the week, time for One Class at a Time!
This week we surprised a teacher right here in Jefferson County. Katie Boyd is a music teacher at Grantswood Community School, and our team stopped by to reward her hard work with a $1,000 grant check.
Boyd told us that she plans to use the money to purchase instruments for her students to use.
“I feel like music gives them a place to be creative,” Boyd said. “We don’t have an art teacher currently, so they just get music with me in addition to their other specials which are technology, library, going to visit the counselor, and they get to go to PE every day.
The grant was provided thanks to help from Little Caesars and Pepsi. If you’re a teacher and you’d like to win a One Class at a Time Grant, click here to apply!
MIAMI (AP) - Authorities say a stowaway on a flight from the Dominican Republic to Miami was spotted emerging from the plane's wheel well and sent back home.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection spokesman Mike Silva said Monday the man was a Dominican national.
Silva said Miami-Dade Police spotted him exiting the wheel well after American Airlines flight 1026 from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, landed Saturday at Miami International Airport.
Police detained the man, whose name wasn't released. Silva said he was medically cleared, processed as a stowaway by federal authorities and returned to the Dominican Republic.
Silva said local and federal authorities searched the plane and cleared it to resume normal operations.
Airline spokesman Ross Feinstein said the airline was reviewing the incident with Las Americas International Airport officials.
Baku. 22 June. REPORT.AZ/ Decision to increase production volume by 1 mln bbl at today's 174th meeting of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) in Vienna, Austria has lifted oil prices in the world market.
Report informs citing the Russian media, price of Brent crude oil at the London Stock Exchange (LSE) rose by 3% up to $ 75.2.
These stunning images show how a photographer spent a month exploring Iran to understand the science and mathematics behind the 'divine beauty' of Islamic buildings. After reading an article about the use of specific ratios and geometry in Persian architecture, Massimo Rumi was fixated on the idea of travelling from his home country of Italy to Iran.
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Pope Francis will pay homage to victims of war when he visits two important World War II sites south of Rome next month: the American military cemetery at Nettuno and the Ardeatine Caves, site of one of the worst massacres in German-occupied Italy.
The Vatican on Friday announced that Francis would celebrate Mass at the Nettuno cemetery for all war dead on November 2, which the Catholic Church marks as All Soul's Day to honor the dead.
Later in the day, Francis will travel to the Ardeatine Caves on Rome's outskirts. There, in 1944, 335 people were shot to death as a reprisal for an attack by partisans that killed 33 Nazi soldiers on a street in Rome.
2018 cars will be ready with Halo says Steiner
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F1 teams will be ready with Halo-equipped cars next year.
That is the view of Haas boss Gunther Steiner, when asked about reports teams are concerned the FIA has released detailed information about Halo very late.
"Everyone is complaining," Steiner said at Suzuka, "but in the end it's the same for everyone. Everything will be done on time.
"Formula one is the highest category of motor sport, so if you are not able to cope with such difficulties then in my view it is better not to be in this championship," he added.
"Of course, if you have two or three extra months to develop a car, we would use them until the last minute," Steiner said.
"But if the information about Halo is shared simultaneously with all the teams, then everything is fine. In any case, we cannot change it."
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MUMBAI, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Indian bonds recovered all intraday losses following a report that the central bank might conduct open market purchases to support the government’s borrowing programme.
The Reserve Bank of India might undertake open market operations to support the bond market and the budgeted bond buybacks are also likely to be completed by March, local news wire Newsrise said, citing an official.
The news pulled down the 10-year benchmark bond yield to 7.55 percent. The yield had risen to a high of 7.68 percent earlier in the day, the highest since February 2016 on worries that the RBI might come out with a hawkish policy next week.
The paper had ended at 7.6 percent on Thursday. (Reporting by Suvashree Dey Choudhury; Editing by Sunil Nair)
Police in Berkeley arrested a 35-year-old child care provider Thursday morning after he tried, but failed, to rob two different people, authorities report.
Louis Williams was arrested at 11:13 a.m. after trying to flee from officers by running into the downtown Berkeley BART station, according to police.
Berkeley Police Lt. Dan Montgomery said the robbery attempts took place in the area of Shattuck Avenue and Allston Way.
Williams tried to steal a woman’s cellphone, but she managed to take it back, said Montgomery. He then tried to take a man’s wallet, but the intended victim ran away.
Williams then ran down into the BART station, where Berkeley officers found him and took him into custody.
According to Alameda County records online, Williams is being held at Berkeley Jail and is set for a pretrial hearing Feb. 8. His listed occupation is child care provider.
Williams’s bail did not appear in the court records online.
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From Snow White's Heigh Ho to Moana's How Far I'll Go , this family-friendly concert is sure to please. Children and adults share the stage to pay tribute to the giant of entertainment, Walt Disney, with song and storytelling. Join us as we celebrate 80 years of music that has become synonymous with comfort food. Children are invited to attend dressed as their favorite Disney character, and take part in the Mickey Mouse Parade that starts off Act 2.
To encourage children under 12 to attend, we are offering a special price of $10 per ticket. Students 12 and over and seniors are $15, general admission in advance is $25. You may use City Tins and other coupon discounts for this performance.
You fill the seats. We'll supply the comfort. Enjoy!
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Price: To encourage children under 12 to attend, we are offering a special price of $10 per ticket. Students 12 and over and seniors are $15, general admission in advance is $25.
Four people were today arrested from Yamuna embankment area for allegedly being engaged in illegal mining, officials said today
Four people were today arrested from Yamuna embankment area for allegedly being engaged in illegal mining, officials said today. SDM (Jewar) Rajpal Singh along with other officials and the police conducted a raid in Jhuppa area and found several men engaged in illegal mining.
The police managed to arrest four, while the others fled. District Magistrate B N Singh had directed officials to take action against mining mafias. "Those arrested were identified as Omvir, Bhola, Ravinder and Vinod. The drive against mining mafia will continue," the SDM said.
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March 19 (Reuters) - Nyesa Valores Corporacion SA :
* SAID ON FRIDAY, GEM GLOBAL YIELD FUND WILL SUBSCRIBE TO SHARE CAPITAL INCREASE OF 1.3 MILLION EUROS IN NYESA
* NYESA WILL ISSUE 28 MILLION NEW ORDINARY SHARES AT SUBSCRIPTION PRICE OF 0.04607 EURO PER SHARE, THAT IS 0.015 EURO NOMINAL VALUE, PLUS SHARE PREMIUM OF 0.03107 EURO
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CLINTON, Miss. (WJTV) – The defending 6A champs are trying to replace the majority of their offense, which includes Florida State freshman tailback Cam Akers.
Akers, along with Southern Miss freshman Darius Maberry, accounted for 84 percent of Clinton’s rushing offense last year. Akers also had all but 11 of the team’s passing yards. Add in the graduation of Ole Miss freshman Kam White, who played defensive back and wide receiver, and there are opportunities for players to earn significant playing time this year on both sides of the ball.
Click the video above to hear from the Arrows about the 2017 season.
Eileen Elmes kept the fancy chocolates her whole life after having refused to eat them as a child
When youngster Eileen Elmes received the Little Red Riding Hood Pascall’s Chocolate Novelties as a Christmas present she deemed them too special to try.
Instead she kept them untouched until she died aged 99 in 2007.
They have now been put up for sale by Eileen’s niece, who did not want to be named, who hopes they will be put on display in a chocolate museum.
She said: “My aunt told me she couldn’t eat the chocolates because they were so pretty and beautifully wrapped, even though she loved chocolate.
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The size of a cereal box: ESA’s first satellite of 2018
GomX-4 pair
ESA’s first mission of the year was launched today: GomX-4B is the Agency’s most advanced technology-tester yet, featuring a hyperspectral camera and tiny thrusters to manoeuvre thousands of kilometres from its near-twin to try out their radio link.
These CubeSats are built around standard 10x10 cm units by GomSpace in Denmark. As ‘six-unit’ CubeSats they are as big as cereal boxes – but double the size of their predecessor GomX-3, released from the International Space Station in 2015.
“ESA is harnessing CubeSats as a fast, cheap method of testing promising European technologies in orbit,” comments Roger Walker, heading ESA’s technology CubeSat efforts.
“Unlike GomX-3, GomX-4B will change its orbit using cold-gas thrusters, opening up the prospect of rapidly deploying future constellations and maintaining their separations, and flying nanosatellites in formations to perform new types of measurements from space.”
SCOOBA, Miss. (AP) — A college in Mississippi has selected its new baseball coach.
News outlets report East Mississippi Community College announced Tuesday the promotion of Brett Kimbrel to head baseball coach. He had been an assistant coach for the past two seasons.
Kimbrel replaces Chris Rose, who resigned earlier this month after eight seasons on the job for the Lions.
East Mississippi finished the 2018 season with a 13-29 record. The team last qualified for the playoffs in 2017 when it finished 25-20, including a series loss in the first round to Hinds Community College.
Before joining EMCC, Kimbrel spent 12 seasons as an assistant coach at Shelton State Community College in Alabama. The Florida native is a 30-year coaching veteran.
Kimbrel says he gives glory to God for the opportunity to become EMCC's coach.
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Please go to Rec Sports link below and click employment tab. Complete Application and email App & both Summers & Fall Schedules to deborah.l.green@ttu.edu. Available hours needed are Mon - Fri, 8-6. www.recsport.ttu.edu
Will hire by 5/5/17 for Summer and also for Fall. Must be available during holidays.
The average daily rate at hotels in Abu Dhabi dropped significantly by 10 per cent to Dh465.80 in January compared to a year earlier, while the revenue per available room – a key industry metric commonly known as RevPAR, declined by 11.2 per cent to Dh345.68.
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) -- Kansas is working on new guidelines for how to handle situations where a wild animal is being kept as a pet after game wardens were criticized for shooting a family's pet deer.
It is illegal in Kansas to keep a wild animal as a pet. Wildlife officials said they shot the Mark and Kim Mcgaughey family's deer out of concern it could hurt people or spread disease.
The Wichita Eagle reports (http://bit.ly/2jAJi8B ) that Robin Jennison, secretary of the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism, said the situation could have been handled better. He wants new policies for similar situations in place quickly.
MADISON (WKOW) -- Police say a Madison man has been arrested for his second robbery of the same business in a month.
Madison Police say a McDonald's employee on Dryden Drive thought the suspect looked familiar after a man came into the restaurant Saturday night. Witnesses say he walked behind the counter and proceeded to take money from the till.
The witness told police she thought the thief was the same man who robbed the restaurant in February.
Police went to the suspect's apartment, and he eventually confessed to the crime.
Anthony Hinrichs, 29, told police he spent the stolen money on drugs.
Hinrichs was arrested for theft and felony bail jumping.
Wed, Jun 14: A distinguished group of nine athletes and builders make up the class of 2017 going into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame. As Brendan Parker explains, visiting the award-winning facility on Wednesday has helped the honour really hit home.
Squad cars assembled on 22nd Street and Potrero Avenue as officers conduct a search of the San Francisco General Hospital building where a firecracker was set off on July 7, 2016. Photo by Joe Rivano Barros.
The body of a woman was discovered in a stairway inside the power plant of Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital. The discovery occurred around 1 p.m. in the afternoon when a hospital employee found the woman’s body.
Police and the Sheriff’s department are investigating.
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A weekly compilation of the largest winning bids in the Pacific Northwest and California, according to the Daily Journal of Commerce Project Center. 1. Winner (intent to award): Kerr Contractors Oregon Inc. of Woodburn Amount: $26,326,869 Project: Interstate 205 – bridge section; Clackamas and Multnomah counties, Oregon Owner: Oregon Department of Transportation Cost estimate: not available Project team: not available 2. Winner (intent to ...
Seattle Mariners third baseman Kyle Seager drove in the go-ahead run with a hard, two out single in the sixth inning and said this was the best he's felt at the plate recently. The Mariners beat the Rangers, 2-1, on May 28 to improve to 33-20.
CA7 on IJ Waiver Authority: Baez-Sanchez v. Sessions
Baez-Sanchez v. Sessions, Oct. 6, 2017 - "This proceeding begins where L.D.G. v. Holder, 744 F.3d 1022 (7th Cir. 2014), ends. ... The BIA in Khan did not identify any provision that subtracts from the delegation in §1003.10(a). Nor did the Third Circuit in Sunday. Indeed, neither the BIA nor the Third Circuit cited §1003.10(a). We therefore adhere to the view of LDG that IJs may exercise the Attorney General’s powers over immigration. ... The petition for review is granted, the Board’s decision is vacated, and the matter is remanded for proceedings consistent with this opinion."
[Hats off to NJIC Director of Litigation Charles Roth!]
A Bridgeport man who reported his handgun had been stolen from a backpack in his car when he went to a Norwalk bar on the weekend, later called police to say he found it - in his refrigerator. But there was still one problem for Edward Reeves, 40, of 45 Bishop Ave., police said.
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An embattled member of the police watchdog Civilian Complaint Review Board — already under fire for allegedly sexually harassing female staffers — has been accused of inappropriately touching another co-worker while on...
I was just cruising along on my way home, and I heard this motorcycle come up behind me to the left. As any good driver, I looked up to see where the bike was, but you caught my eye. You had beautiful, silky, black hair and adorable old-school-looking goggles. Our eyes locked. It was as if time stopped and everything was in slow motion for just that moment—straight out of the movies. But I feel a bit conflicted. Was that a safe situation? I've always thought bikes were a bit dicey, but then it's a whole different kind of dicey when you involve another beating heart. You looked so cute nestled between your owner's legs on that bike. By the way, are you a black Lab?
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Now in its fifth week Music Broadway Bayonne Oct. 6 2017 sponsored by Bayonne Mayor James Davis and the Bayonne Urban Enterprise Zone brings Music back to Broadway combining excellent venues with exceptional entertainment to make your Friday night out fun and local.
See who’s performing at these five participating restaurants and Bistro and Tavern for Friday, October 6th, 2017
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Taylor Swift hasn’t been so lucky in love over the years but after hearing her latest album Reputation, it’s clear she has a new beau.
Fans went nuts over the weekend when Taylor and Joe Alwyn were finally out in the open about their romance.
Taylor and Joe in NYC after #Z100JingleBall last night pic.twitter.com/GfnYcBGdPq — Taylor Swift Updates (@TSwiftLAMedia) December 9, 2017
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A 21-year-old man who is seen in a video being kicked in the head during an arrest by San Bernardino County Sheriff’ Department called the incident “gruesome” and says he’s having memory issues after the encounter.
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It was a good response from Manchester United.
The Reds booked their place in the FA Cup semi-finals with a 2-0 win over Brighton over the weekend.
United will now face Tottenham in the semi-finals following yesterday's draw.
Speaking after the Reds victory over Brighton midfielder Jesse Lingard spoke of his excitement for the semi-final clash.
"Semi-finals are always big and it's like the final, you could say, at a neutral ground, so we're excited, "he told BT Sport .
"Any opportunity to win a trophy is always good for the team and the fans, so if we can get a trophy out of the season.
"The semi-final keeps everyone motivated and we have something to look forward to, but saying that, in the Premier League, we need to maintain that second spot and keep the pressure on at the top.
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Madrid — The shipping company Africa Morocco Link (AML) will soon open a new direct sea route between the ports of Nador and Almeria (southern Spain), Almeria Port Authority said on Thursday.
The new sea route, which will be opened in mid-October, will be operated on a daily basis through the vessel "Diagoras", the source added in a statement published on its website.
Diagoras has a capacity of 1,135 passengers and 131 cabins.
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) — Bryson Scott scored 25 points and John Konchar added 18 and Fort Wayne defeated Denver 91-63 on Saturday.
Scott and Konchar combined to shoot 18 of 27 from the field and Fort Wayne (16-10, 5-4 Summit League) finished 34 of 65 (52.3 percent) from the field.
The Mastadons built an early lead with a 9-0 run when Denver went scoreless for almost six minutes and led 20-7. The Pioneers responded with their own 14-7 run with Jake Pemberton making a pair of jump shots and a layup to close within six with 5:49 before halftime. Xzavier Taylor made a layup and Scott a 3-pointer and Fort Wayne closed the half with a 15-8 spurt and Denver trailed by double figures the rest of the way.
Scott started the second half with a 3 for a 45-29 lead and Denver (10-13, 4-5) never got closer than 15 the rest of the way. Kason Harrell made four 3s and scored 14 points.
Pemberton scored 12 and Ade Murkey and Joe Rosga each scored 10.
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Herders and large-scale farmers in parts of Kenya's Rift Valley are desperately waiting for seasonal rains to ease the prolonged drought and the current conflict over grazing land in which more than 30 people have died.
Kenya's military and police have been working for a month to disarm and drive the hundreds of herders and their animals out of ranches they've invaded, but their actions appear to have escalated the violence.
The Laikipia Ranchers' Association says when the military and police drive nomadic herders from one sprawling ranch they move into another ranch.
Martin Evans, the ranchers' association chairman said Monday that politicians campaigning for positions in the August elections are inciting the herders to invade the ranches saying that it is their ancestral land.
Fayetteville's Hay Street could soon undergo a big transformation.The city is looking to make that area the city's first ever Arts and Entertainment District.The new district is a first for the All-America city and is four years in the making.Organizers said the goal is to attract more entertainment that would support the growth that the proposed $33 million baseball stadium would bring in."We have the street musicians, artists, and vibrancy on the day to day basis," said Eric Lindstrom, district co-chair. "It's wonderful down here and we want people to have that experience every day they come downtown."The district still has a few hurdles to go before it is approved.
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Ann Karrick poses with her oversized check after claiming a top prize in the $500,000 GOLD RUSH DOUBLER Scratch-Off game. The Florida Lottery announces that Ann Karrick, of Naples, claimed a top prize in the $500,000 GOLD RUSH DOUBLER Scratch-Off game at Florida Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee.
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Universities making simple mistakes on Department of Education grant applications, like using the wrong spacing or type face, are losing thousands of dollars in federal funding. At least 40 colleges and organizations applying for federal grants for Upward Bound , a program established in 1960s that helps pay for for low-income students to attend college, have been rejected for failing to follow strict guidelines regarding spacing and font, according to The Chronicle for Higher Education .
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Birmingham City didn't let the grass grow under their feet when it comes to replacing Gianfranco Zola.
The little Italian's seat in the dugout is still warm, yet Blues have already appointed Harry Redknapp as the new man in charge.
He needs no introduction to anyone, but how have the fans taken the news?
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SAN ANTONIO - A Texas car salesman is suing his former co-worker and the parent company of the car dealership he works for after facing numerous abuses, including pinched nipples and flatulence.
Brett Bland alleges Jeremy Pratt taunted him, made rude comments, pinched his nipples and intentionally passed gas for more than a year before Pratt was fired for sending a flyer to the entire dealership that insinuated Bland was a sex offender.
Bland claims Pratt would regularly enter closed offices, intentionally pass gas and then laugh.
League City AutoNation dealership, the company both men worked for, retaliated against Bland after Pratt’s firing, according to Pratt.
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The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit is suggesting people not swim at three area beaches because of high bacteria levels.
No area beaches are closed after water quality testing, but officials say swimming is not recommended at Hillman Marsh, Mettawas, and Colchester beaches. (Windsor-Essex County Health Unit)
No area beaches are closed after water quality testing, but officials say swimming is not recommended at Hillman Marsh, Mettawas, and Colchester beaches.
No blue-green algae was found during testing.
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QUETTA:- The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) arrested a most wanted human trafficker here on Wednesday. FIA sources said that reacting to a tip-off and public complaints, operation was conducted in Quetta. During operation, a human trafficker wanted by security forces in dozens of cases of human smuggling and hailing from district Khanewal of Punjab was arrested.–INP
Nollywood actor, Benson Okonkwo, has finally taken off his long kept hair which has spanned several years and recently, for the sake of movie, he was forced to take it off.
Sure for anything that will make him cut his hair it must come with a price as the actor disclosed that he was paid the sum of N150,000 (one hundred and fifty thousand) to have it cut off.
According to him, “I was given an additional (#150,000) thousand naira to shave my hair in this movie title ogamen. All though it was hard for me to accept but I accepted it because of the story line. It’s an interesting story for every family a must watch epic movie that everyone must learn something from it.”
Benson is currently on an epic movie titled ‘ogamen’ which is being shot in Ebonyi state.
Golf-Erin Hills new major mountain for golfers to conquer
ERIN HILLS, Wisconsin, June 13 The U.S. Open is about as close as golfers get to stepping into a ring and this year they face a new contender for the sport's toughest test when they take on Erin Hills.
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The internet is OBSESSED with Offset’s soulfully spectacular pop lock shenanigans that set off the instant classic “Walk It Like I Talk It” video currently breaking the internet and showcasing the unappreciated Migo star’s unlimited star potential.
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MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - America Movil, Mexico’s largest wireless carrier said on Tuesday that its net profit fell nearly 50 percent in the first quarter to 18.087 billion pesos ($988 million).
FILE PHOTO: The logo of America Movill is seen on the wall at the company's corporate offices in Mexico City, Mexico March 14, 2018. REUTERS/Carlos Jasso/File Photo
The telecommunications company, which is controlled by the family of Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim, registered a net profit of 35.85 billion pesos in the same quarter a year earlier.
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MVA at Hedley Friday – limited details
Roll-over near Ollala Friday – limited details – driver to hospital
Two trucks collided on the Keremeos to Princeton Hwy 3 Friday – Trucks travelling in opposite direction – no know injuries
Traffic delays at ANY accident scene.
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Special thanks to Tara Bowie (Keremeos Review) for photographs
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A list of celebrities who own their own restaurants or have bought chains.
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WASHINGTON — U.S. employers posted slightly fewer job openings in October than the previous month, but the number of people being hired improved.
The Labor Department says nearly 6 million jobs were available at the end of October, down from 6.18 million in September. Manufacturers, retailers, wholesalers and the information sector advertised fewer jobs.
But total hires rose 4.4 per cent to 5.55 million.
The government said last week that employers added a net total of 244,000 jobs in October and 228,000 in November. That partly reflected a recovery in hiring after the hurricanes dragged down jobs gains in September.
DETROIT — Right-hander Jordan Zimmermann had his longest outing of the season. But the Detroit Tigers lost for the sixth time in their past eight games. Zimmermann allowed […]
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Randy Travis helped make Christmas 2016 a little bit brighter for a police officer who recently lost everything in a house fire.
On Dec. 12, Gainesville, Texas, police officer Keith Bartlett, his wife and their five children lost their home in a fire, KXII-TV reports; in the weeks since, their community and Bartlett’s department have helped the family find a new place to live and replace what was lost — but the one big thing that hadn’t yet been replaced was Bartlett’s guitar, which was damaged beyond repair in the fire, according to KXAS-TV.
So, Travis, his wife Mary and Bartlett’s family and co-workers planned to surprise the avid guitar player for Christmas: On Christmas Day (Dec. 25), Bartlett responded to a (fake) call about a suspicious vehicle, and when he returned to the police station, the officer found Travis and his wife, as well as his own wife and kids, at the station, with a new acoustic guitar.
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A 1994 aerial photo shows the Bogoslof Island in the Aleutians, looking south. The Alaska Volcano Observatory has lowered the alert level on the Bogoslof Volcano, after it erupted five times Monday night.
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Offense sells tickets, but defense wins championships.
If that's the case, then it there might not be a more important group of players in college football this year than the ones on this list: the top 25 defensive players ahead of the 2018 season.
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The importance of having elite defensive playmakers can't be overstated: 11 of the last 16 College Football Playoff teams have had at least a top-15 defense, including nine who had top-10 defenses. Eight defenders on this list have played for a Playoff team — players like Clemson's Christian Wilkins, Ohio State's Nick Bosa, Alabama's Mack Wilson and Georgia's DeAndre Baker.
So who's No. 1? Sporting News takes a crack at ranking the top 25 players of 2018:
WASHINGTON (AP) U.S. employers added a robust 200,000 jobs in January, and wages rose at the fastest pace in more than eight years.
The pay gains suggest employers were competing more fiercely for workers. Raises stemming from Republican tax cuts and minimum wage increases in 18 states also likely boosted pay.
The Labor Department report showed the unemployment rate remained 4.1 percent for a fourth straight month, the lowest level since 2000.
The figures pointed to an economy on strong footing even in its ninth year of expansion, fueled by global economic growth and healthy consumer spending at home.
The pickup in hourly wages, along with a recent uptick in inflation, may make it more likely that the Federal Reserve will raise short-term interest rates more quickly in the coming months.
ZURICH — World champion Kylie Masse collected two gold medals and Olympic champ Penny Oleksiak won a gold and a silver on Saturday at the Einladung Invitational swimming competition.
Masse, from Windsor, Ont., came within 0.2 seconds of her Canadian record in the 50-metre backstroke, clocking 27.84 seconds. Alicja Tchorz of Poland was second in 28.85 and Elena Gemo of Italy third in 29.07.
In the 200 backstroke, Masse finished in a meet record 2:07.47 for a decisive victory. Margherita Panziera of Italy was second in 2:09.86 and Kata Burian of Italy third in 2:11.19.
Toronto's Oleksiak won the 100 freestyle in a meet record 53.94, more than half a second ahead of Marie Wattel of France. Maria Ugolkova of Switzerland was third in 55.40.
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CIUDAD VICTORIA:- A Mexican journalist was found beaten to death in the northern state of Tamaulipas, on the US border, prosecutors said, at least the fifth reporter murdered in the country this year. Hector Gonzalez Antonio, a correspondent for national daily Excelsior and local radio and TV stations, was found bludgeoned to death on a road in the state capital, Ciudad Victoria, the state prosecutor's office said in a statement. "An investigation has been opened to identify and locate those responsible for this homicide," it said.–AFP
Pictures from the crime scene showed the journalist's bloodied body, shirtless and missing a shoe, abandoned on a narrow dirt road on the outskirts of Ciudad Victoria.
Gonzalez, 40, had been kidnapped in a carjacking on Monday, said watchdog group Reporters Without Borders.
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Gold turns positive after stocks slide * Investors await Fed forward policy guidance * Platinum touches lowest in more than 2 months (Recasts; updates prices, headline; adds comment, additional byline, NEW YORK to dateline) By Renita D. Young and Eric …
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ST. MATTHEWS, KY (WAVE) - A St. Matthews area man has been charged with the burglary of a Catholic grade school.
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Cameron Erik Edwards, 18, was arrested Dec. 9 on one count of burglary, 3rd degree.
According to St. Matthews police, Edwards was recorded on surveillance video forcing an exterior door to Holy Trinity Parish School, located at 501 Cherrywood Lane, open which allowed him and several others to get inside.
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After being read his rights, police said Edwards admitted to breaking the door open and entering the building.
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Top British sports stars attending Wimbledon will not be offered a place to watch England’s World Cup quarter-final against Sweden on Saturday.
Wimbledon traditionally invites household name sporting personalities to sit in the Royal Box on Centre Court on the middle Saturday of the tournament.
Organisers at the All England Club have stuck steadfastly to plans not to screen World Cup matches this year.
Patriotic fans at Wimbledon this week (Philip Toscano/PA)
And Press Association Sport understands no provision will be made within the hospitality areas for any of Saturday’s special guests to take in the football.
The England match kicks off at 3pm, while play on Centre Court begins at 1pm.
Former England football captain David Beckham and four 1966 World Cup winners were Royal Box guests on the middle Saturday in 2016.
Sir Bobby Charlton, Sir Geoff Hurst, Gordon Banks and Roger Hunt were all in attendance that day.
The Kings made a historic trip to China in September.
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Real Madrid v Man Utd
Real Madrid take on Man Utd on Tuesday 8th August, 2017, with kickoff at 19:45. This match is currently being shown LIVE on BT Sport 2.
Prior to this summer, we would have spent most of this preview talking about the giant piles of money the owners of these two clubs spent their summer, well, spending, but the chaps over in Paris have rather changed the game. Seeing the old guard of European football forced to eat sand is hilarious of course, but Real and Man Utd were intelligent enough not to wind up PSG at least.
As with the Community Shield, this is a game that will only matter to the winners, but we all know that it’s really just a chance for UEFA to get together and plot evil things.
Real Madrid v Man Utd is LIVE on BT Sport 2.
The weekly Mah Jongg game moves back to the Manchester Community Library from 1 to 4 p.m. All are welcome, from beginners to experienced players. Sessions are free.
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Dale Earnhart Jr. speaks out about Charlottesville
Dale Earnhardt Jr. joined a number of athletes who spoke out against "hatred and bigotry" in Charlottesville following a white nationalist protest in the Virginia city over the weekend.
Earnhardt Jr. was asked by a Twitter follower what he thought about "what happened in Charlottesville? And Trump?"
Hatred, bigotry, & racism should have no place in this great country. Spread love. https://t.co/aJRxVB4cqB — Dale Earnhardt Jr. (@DaleJr) August 14, 2017
Sean Doolittle, LeBron James, Chris Long were among the other athletes who took to Twitter over the weekend to voice their concerns over the rally.
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A Thai man was arrested Monday morning after the authorities intercepted his van and found 32 undocumented Cambodians jam-packed inside in Sa Kaeo’s Aranyaprathet district.
Acting on tips-off, rangers and immigration police patrolled a road along the border in the area and spotted a speeding van coming from the direction of Khok Sung district.
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That is according to former Premier League footballer Chris Sutton.
Mourinho has come under criticism for his comments about Shaw following Saturday’s win over Brighton in the FA Cup.
The United boss claimed Shaw was not capable of “good positioning” and made clear he was unhappy with the defender’s performance which was evidenced in his decision to substitute him at half-time.
Mourinho has been accused of bullying Shaw and humiliating the left-back but Sutton feels the Portuguese’s behaviour is due to his changed character.
Holly Holm knew her back was up against a wall after losing three straight fights in the UFC. It had been a roller coaster ride for Holm after she became...
The Lackagh National School Fun Run and Family Day took place at Ellistown GAA grounds on Sunday June 24. Photographer Tony Keane popped along to capture all the action.
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The harsh political climate is one factor being scrutinized after Wednesday’s shooting outside Washington. 22News spoke with Springfield’s mayor to see if he feels all politicians are targets.
Mayor Domenic Sarno told 22News, that this could happen to anyone not just politicians, but his family does worry about his own safety.
Sixty-six year old James Hodgkinson of Illinois is dead, after allegedly shooting at a group of Republicans this morning, wounding five. Mayor Sarno told 22News that while this political climate is heated, there’s very few people that may do this for political reasons.
“My family at times they worry, close friends, they worry, because you have to deal with people you can’t make happy all the time and you’re dealing with people who are delusional, who have mental health issues and it’s just a small fringe,” Mayor Sarno said.
The mayor said that he is a moderate democrat and that we come together when negative situations like this occur.
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — An appeals court in El Salvador has upheld a 30-year homicide sentence for a woman who insists she suffered a miscarriage, and did not carry out an abortion.
The ruling has sparked condemnation from women's rights activists like Sara Garcia, who said "once again this judicial system is creating unequal conditions for women."
Evelyn Beatriz Hernandez Cruz was convicted in July of aggravated homicide.
Hernandez says she had been raped and didn't realize she was pregnant. She said she felt pains and passed out during what may have been a miscarriage.
She was charged with homicide for killing the fetus. Abortion is illegal in all situations in El Salvador.
VanVleet (shoulder) took part in practice Tuesday, Josh Lewenberg of TSN reports.
VanVleet was initially listed as doubtful on the Raptors' game notes, but his participation in practice at least appears to be a step in the right direction. Coach Dwane Casey called VanVleet "day-to-day" in advance of Game 5, and more information likely won't come until shootaround Wednesday morning.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- A University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences molecular biologist has found Zika RNA in a type of mosquito not often associated with the virus.
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THE provincial government is stepping up its campaign to mobilize barangays in towns and cities of Cebu to adopt the “purok (neighborhood/zone)” system to deal with natural and man-made calamities.
Baltazar Tribunalo Jr., head of the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO), said instituting the purok system will help barangays effectively deal with these calamities and other problems at their level.
In yesterday’s conference on community management disaster risk reduction at the Capitol Social Hall, Tribunalo said a purok system enables the barangay to build resilience and independence in responding to emergencies.
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He said a purok system can build a database that will identify every household, the area’s environmental hazards and their preparedness in dealing with emergencies.
Tribunalo said barangays should also set up an early warning system (EWS) and a purok Emergency Response Team (ERT) to assist their constituents.
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Analysts and other stakeholders are anxious to learn more details about Walgreens’ plans for its stores. While the drugstore giant has said it wants to become “a hub for healthcare,” the chain is not looking to expand the number of in-store clinics it operates.
The cross-hallway "rivalry" is over. Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Taylor Swift and other beloved figures honored in the rafters at STAPLES Center can rest easy, as their accomplishments will no longer be covered by the arena's insecure little brother franchise, as Vincent Bonsignore of the L.A. Daily News reports that the LA Clippers are closing in on a deal to build a new arena in the city of Inglewood.
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CAIRO (Reuters) - Arab foreign ministers on Sunday urged the United States to abandon its decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, saying the move would increase violence throughout the region.
The announcement by President Donald Trump on Wednesday was a “dangerous violation of international law” and had no legal impact, the Arab League said in a statement after several hours of meetings attended by all its members in Cairo.
Nick and Vanessa Lachey may be competitors on Dancing With the Stars but there’s clearly no drama between them!
The super cute couple was spotted showing some PDA while heading out of rehearsal on Thursday afternoon (October 6) in Los Angeles.
The couple chatted together before sharing a kiss and jumping into their car to head home.
“I can’t WAIT to get started tomorrow with @maksimc on week 4! We’re cookin up something special for you!” Vanessa wrote on her Instagram earlier in the week.
Also pictured: Nick and partner Peta Murgatroyd heading into practice on Friday (October 6).
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Police say two men are behind bars after they stole from an Indiana construction site.
Jonathon Taylor, age 35, and 41-year-old Buster Embry were arrested Sunday. Police say the pair stole new appliances and other construction materials worth more than $4,500 from a site in Harrison County.
The victim caught the theft on surveillance video.
Officers were able to find the van used in the video Sunday, along with all of the stolen items.
Taylor and Embry are both charged with burglary and theft.
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GETTY Frank de Boer was reportedly not paid a wage when he played for Rangers
Frank de Boer joined Rangers in 2004 for a brief spell, linking up with his twin brother Ronald at the club. The former defender made 15 league appearances for the Gers before moving to Qatar where he finished his career with Al-Shamal. The Dutchman is now being linked with a return to Ibrox to fill the vacant manger's position after Mark Warburton's departure last week.
And De Boer's agent Guido Albers has since revealed money will not factor in his decision to join Rangers, claiming he previously played for the club for free. "When he played for Rangers, and you can ask David Murray about this, he didn't get any salary," Albers told The Herald. "He was playing for nothing, because he was just pleased that Rangers were going to let him play.
An inspirational teenager is helping to show girls how to get involved in charity fund-raising.
Harriotte Lane, 16 of West Allotment, organised a pageant to help girls get into fund-raising and build their confidence.
The event raised £1,846 for The Christie, a cancer charity that is building a proton beam therapy unit.
The 31 contestants were challenged to raise £20 for charity. The top fund-raiser was seven-year-old Daisy Tams, pictured right with Harriotte, who raised £246 by making and selling pompoms and hosting a tombola and pamper party.
Harriotte, who is Miss Teen Tyne and Wear Galaxy, was recently presented with the Diana Award in recognition of her charity work and for making a positive impact on the community.
Eau Claire (WQOW)- Two months after facing the death of his parents, Joseph Lantz returned to court pleading not guilty to the charges he's facing.
Lantz was arrested back in February for disorderly conduct and resisting an officer at his home. Lantz has just learned of the apparent murder-suicide deaths of his parents. Police said he resisted their efforts to keep him from accidentally contaminating the crime scene.
On Monday, the judge said a resolution between Lantz and the county has not been reached so they will go to trial. Lantzes attorney said he hopes to schedule a trial date with Judge Theisen sometime in the next few days.
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SAN ANTONIO (AP) — A federal magistrate judge has denied bail to a conspiracy theorist charged with a weapons violation after telling a Texas church that the killing of more than two dozen of its worshippers was a hoax.
The judge ruled Tuesday that Robert Mikell Ussery must remain in custody on a charge of being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm. He already faced a charge of making a terroristic threat over the hoax comment.
Ussery, who’s 54, was convicted in 1984 and sentenced to four years in prison for burglary of a vehicle in Brazoria County, Texas.
The weapons charge centers on his armed presence March 5 at the First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs, about 30 miles (48 kilometers) southeast of San Antonio. Worshippers have said he and his girlfriend claimed the U.S. government fabricated the November 2017 mass shooting.
Michel Creese took the honours in the second leg of the National Table Tennis Trial Series at the Bequia Community College in Port Elizabeth last weekend.
Creese topped the fourteen players who competed in Trials which are to select the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Team for the Caribbean Pre-Cadet Table Tennis Championships in Jamaica in August.
The Final set of matches in the Trials will on Saturday at the West St. George Secondary School at 9:00 am.
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The Arkansas House voted Tuesday to impose fines and prison time on doctors who perform abortions that are based solely on whether the mother wants to have a boy or girl, moving the state closer toward adopting a "sex-selection" ban that opponents say is unconstitutional. The prohibition adopted by the majority-Republican House on a 79-3 vote is the latest among a series of abortion restrictions advancing months after Republicans expanded their majorities.
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A would-be home invader is bruised and banged up – after the Abbotsford homeowner fought back with a baseball bat.
Villa Park (Calif.) quarterback Paul Piferi is Oregon State's top quarterback on the board and there's not much of an argument about it.
The 6-foot-5, 210-pounder took an unofficial visit to Oregon State during Memorial Day weekend and messaged BeaversEdge.com about his visit.
"The coaches were very excited for me as I was for them," Piferi said on Wednesday. "I think they do a great job coaching the players to become better students and football players."
In an interview with Piferi last week, he told BeaversEdge.com that he will be visiting Purdue for the weekend of June 8 for an official visit and is also trying to squeeze in a visit to Missouri. He has several family members who graduated from Missouri.
"Academics factor in the top two things I look for in a school with both of my parents being engineers," he said. "Academics has been important to me from an early age."
Piferi plans on announcing his commitment no later than June 14.
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Feb 13 Brixmor Property Group Inc
* Brixmor Property Group reports fourth quarter and full year 2016 results
* Sees FY 2017 GAAP FFO per share $2.05 to $2.12
* Qtrly earnings per share $0.31
* fy2017 FFO per share view $2.11 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Q4 earnings per share view $0.20 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Sees 2017 same property NOI growth of 2.0 percent to 3.0% percent
* Sees 2017 "value enhancing capital expenditures" between $120 million to $150 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
In this June 9, 2017, file photo, a vehicle drives into the Otay Mesa detention center in San Diego, Calif. California is poised to deal a strong blow to immigration detention in the state as lawmakers seek new ways to push back against the Trump administration's plans to deport more people.
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Happy 4th of July! No doubt, it’s going to feel like July today! Highs will be back in the low 90s this afternoon, but the humidity will make it feel more like 100-105. We will be under a Heat Advisory this afternoon, so it’s important to take plenty of breaks from the outdoors and drink plenty of water. Most of us will see a mix of sun and clouds, but a few storms will pop up this afternoon.
There is a slight chance for a few more showers and storms tonight, but many will see a partly cloudy sky. Lows will only drop into the mid 70s.
As a cold front approaches us on Thursday, we’ll have the chance for more showers and storms in the afternoon. This will be the last day of highs in the upper 80s.
By Friday and Saturday, drier and cooler air will move into the Midwest. This will create a gorgeous weekend with sunshine and highs in the low 80s!
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× Pentagon to allow transgender people to enlist in military
Despite President Donald Trump’s opposition, transgender people can enlist in the military beginning Jan. 1, according to The Hill.
The administration had planned to return to the military’s pre-2016 policy under which no transgender individuals were allowed to serve openly in the armed forces.
Trump announced his plan to ban transgender service members on Twitter in July.
Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia wrote about the decision on Monday.
“The court will not stay its preliminary injunction pending defendants’ appeal,” he said. “In sum, having carefully considered all of the evidence before it, the court is not persuaded that defendants will be irreparably injured by allowing the accession of transgender individuals into the military beginning on January 1, 2018.”
A district judge in Maryland also issued an injunction last month barring the Pentagon from moving ahead with a ban.
April 3 Galena Biopharma Inc
* Galena Biopharma - On April 1, co and JGB Newton Ltd., entered into waiver that amended securities purchase agreement dated May 10, 2016 - SEC Filing
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Kim Jong Un announced Sunday that North Korea is about to test an intercontinental ballistic missile that can reach the U.S. mainland. If he proceeds with the test, the U.S. should shoot it down.
The test itself is not a shock. Four previous tests of the Taepodong-2 missile were disguised as satellite launches, and two of them succeeded in putting objects into orbit over the U.S. The news here is that the young dictator is so...
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Feb 14 Hunter Hall International Ltd
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An escaped inmate from Worth County is now back behind bars following more than 12 hours on the run from Law Enforcement.
SAO PAULO, Aug 14 (Reuters) - State development bank BNDES, Brazil's main source of long-term corporate lending, returned to profit in the first six months of the year after gains in the value of investment arm BNDES Participações SA's portfolio offset a ramp-up of loan loss reserves and declining loan book growth.
BNDES said on Monday that profit came in at 1.34 billion reais ($419 million) in the period through June 30, compared with a loss of 2.17 billion reais a year earlier. The investment arm known as BNDESPar will only mark to market the value of JBS SA securities it holds during the second half, to avoid ensuing volatility, it said in a statement.
BNDESPar is the second largest shareholder in JBS, whose controlling family was ensnared in a massive corruption scandal. It led the company to refinance over 20.5 billion reais of maturing loans with banks. ($1 = 3.2004 reais) (Reporting by Guillermo Parra-Bernal; Editing by Jeffrey Benkoe)
In Sunday’s episode of In the Kitchen, Chef Sam Choy and John Veneri went to the home of Tim and Maye Kepo’o in Kapolei to help them with their leftovers after receiving an anonymous tip on KHON2.com. Sam created a lettuce wrap with leftover Korean food, and John sang karaoke. In this visit to Living808, Sam shows us how he made the lettuce wraps.
TAEGU LETTUCE WRAPS
2 small heads lettuce
1 cup taegu, chopped
1 tablespoon onions, chopped
2 tablespoons tomatoes, chopped
1 ½ tablespoons meat jun sauce
½ tablespoon taegu sauce
½ cup meat jun, julienned
1 small tomato, sliced
Cilantro leaves for garnish
Break off lettuce leaves and keep whole. Wash lettuce thoroughly, pat dry and set aside. In a medium bowl, combine taegu, onions, tomatoes and sauces. Mix well. Spoon mixture into the center of a lettuce leaf and top with a slice of meat jun. Garnish with a tomato slice and cilantro leaves.
The shooting of a man outside a convenience store near 118 Street in Edmonton last Sunday has been declared a murder, police said Wednesday.
The medical examiner conducted an autopsy on Abdullahi Nur-Abdulle, 22, on Tuesday and determined the cause of death to be a gunshot, according to a news release.
Detectives are still asking the public to help them locate two suspicious vehicles they say are "connected" to the shooting.
One vehicle is a newer dark grey Dodge Durango, and the other is a black Hyundai Tucson.
Joshua Rogers, executive chef of the Iron Horse Hotel’s Smyth, is a new resident of Milwaukee who welcomed a son in February. So while he’s been anxious to try as many new spots as he can, he’s had to be selective. One restaurant he frequents often is Bavette la Boucherie. “I feel [chef and owner] Karen Bell does a really great job with the food there,” says Rogers. “A few dishes I have had there were really good, like the pork belly banh mi and the beef tongue Reuben.”
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The board of Australian IT services provider SMS Management and Technology has decided to back a bid for the company made by rival ASG Group after the firm yesterday made its offer official.
It formalises a bidding war for SMS M&T, which had been close to signing a deal to sell itself to fellow IT services provider DWS before ASG revealed its intention to swoop in late last month.
SMS and DWS had signed a scheme of implementation arrangement in late February under which DWS proposed to buy SMS for $1 in cash and 0.39 shares for each SMS share for a total of $1.66 per share. The SMS board had recommended shareholders vote for the deal.
However late last night it decided it liked ASG's offer of $1.80 per share in cash better.
SMS' shares were worth $1.69 at the time of ASG's initial expression of interest, and at the time of writing are sitting at $1.83.
DWS now has three business days to make a counter offer. The company said it was assessing its options.
ASG's offer will remain on the table until June 21.
TORONTO — The grandson of 80-year-old Dorothy Sewell says she was one of the people killed in the horrific van attack in Toronto.
Elwood Delaney of Kamloops, British Columbia, says his grandmother was an avid sports fan who “almost had as much love for the Blue Jays and Leafs as she did for her family.”
He says in a Facebook message that Sewell was the “best nan anyone could have asked for.”
Another victim has been identified as Anne Marie D’Amico, who worked at a U.S.-based investment firm.
Two Korean nationals, a Jordanian man visiting relatives in the city and a female student at Seneca College were also among the dead.
Police say 10 people have died and 14 were injured in the attack on Monday.
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Theresa May’s plan for a post-Brexit customs deal has been labelled ‘completely cretinous’ by Tory MP Jacob Rees-Mogg.
The leading backbench Brexiteer ridiculed the Prime Minister’s proposal to collect tariffs on behalf of the EU as pressure grew in Cabinet for her to dump the idea.
Rees-Mogg also lashed out at the House of Lords for trying to keep the UK in a customs union, warning that they were ‘playing with fire’ as unelected peers and risked ‘burning down an historic House’.
But Eurosceptic Mogg, who leads the hardline European Research Group of 65 backbench Tory MPs, was most scathing about the Government’s plan to avoid a hard border in Northern Ireland by creating a ‘customs partnership’.
A favourite among some Tories to lead the party, he said the idea was “a betrayal of common sense” and described May’s negotiating strategy as “enigmatic”.
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Professor Patrick Lumumba of Kenya was once quoted as saying ‘a good dancer must know when to leave the stage’. He said this in the contest of Heads of State who overstay in power with…
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March 28 Shenzhen Kingsun Science & Technology Co Ltd :
* Sees net profit for FY 2017 Q1 to decrease by 5 percent to 25 percent, or to be 6.7 million yuan to 8.5 million yuan, compared to net profit of FY 2016 Q1 (9 million yuan)
* Says decreased revenue as main reason for the forecast
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(CNN) – A pair of sneakers has sold for big bucks at auction.
These are Nike Air Mag self-lacing sneakers.
They were inspired by the 1989 movie “Back to the Future Part Two,” and were first produced last year.
Heritage Auctions sold the pair earlier this month for the price of $52,500.
That number marked a new record for a collectible sneaker at a public auction.
The previous mark was just over $32,000.
The buyer of the Nike Air Mag sneakers was not named.
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About 50 families spent the night in the cold after a huge fire destroyed a section of Baghdad area of Mathare slums, in Nairobi. According to witnesses,
Kroger (KR -0.2% ) is due to report FQ1 earnings tomorrow before the opening bell. Analysts expect the grocery store operator to report revenue of $35.65B and EPS of $0.58. Identical-store sales are seen falling 0.7% Y/Y.
RBC Capital thinks those consensus marks are too low given competitive closures (Marsh in Indiana/Ohio area, Bi-Lo/Winn-Dixie in Southeast) and deflationary headwinds in key categories (produce, protein, dairy).
Sources: Bloomberg and Yahoo Finance
Shares of Kroger head into the report about 5% higher than where they stood 90 days ago.
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The House and Senate have approved Gov. Bill Haslam's nominations for new boards for six public universities. The new boards are part of the Republican governor's initiative to spin six four-year public universities out of the Tennessee Board of Regents system.
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ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) – A 19-year-old man is facing a second-degree murder charge in the June death of a 16-year-old boy.
KTUU-TV reports (http://bit.ly/2lDp7bj) the suspect was set to appear in court Saturday morning after his Feb. 10 arrest in the death of Frank Woodford.
It’s unclear if the man has an attorney.
Alaska State Troopers say that on June 27 they responded to a report of an underage teenager who had a gunshot wound.
Woodford was found at a Wasilla home and later pronounced dead at a hospital.
The suspect’s Saturday court appearance was not open to the public or media.
South Korean filmmaker Bong Joon-ho has an answer to where the controversy over the theatrical releases of Netflix movies started: his cinematic ambition. Bong said Wednesday that Netflix never pushed for the theatrical release of his "Okja," but he did so himself so people could see it on the big screen.
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Laurencekirk Bowling Club held its annual presentation dinner on Saturday, September 23. The main competitions, the Ladies’ and Men’s Championships were won by Tracy McGillivary and John Simpson.
The winners of the various other competitions are pictured.
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Maxine Waters has been in the news a lot lately because she's constantly criticizing Trump. As a result, she has become a new darling of the left.
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‘Too many stitches to count’ – Teen bitten by shark while vacationing in Cocoa Beach
A teenager was bitten over the Memorial Day weekend by a bull shark at Cocoa Beach.
Cody High and his family were in Central Florida for a vacation that included some beach time and a trip Disney World. The bite happened on the first day of the vacation, according to a GoFundMe page set up by his cousin.
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The shark was about 6 feet long, High’s cousin said. High was bitten on his left calf.
High was taken to Cape Canaveral Hospital and then transferred to Arnold Palmer Hospital, where High’s leg was stitched up.
“The doctor said there were too many stitches to count,” the GoFundMe page said.
Cody will need extensive rehab though at this time it is not known if he wiill need other surgical procedures.
High has been released from the hospital and his family is staying in Central Florida for the remainder of their vacation.
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Iraqi forces are building up around western Mosul for an expected push against Islamic State. VOA’s Kawa Omar Reports.
March 28 FFRI Inc
* Says the co plans to set up FFRI North America, Inc. in the U.S.
* Says the new unit to be engaged in computer and security products, with capital of $800,000
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We got to see the Ron Mueck exhibit at the Houston Museum of Fine Arts, you know the one with that crazy sideways smushed head? Super cool!
While we were at the museum we also got to see the Piplotti Rist lights exhibit. Really liked that one too.
No one the Powerball lotto on Saturday night so now the jackpot is at $430 million on Wednesday. Anyone wanna go halfsies?
Had a fun ladies night out!
My dog got all of her hair cut off because she was so matted…so she got cold when I turned the fan on. HOW CUTE IS SHE?!
All of the 49ers who didn’t stand for the national anthem in 2016 have said they will do so this year. Paul Kitagaki, Jr. The Bee
KIEV, May 30 (Reuters) - A Russian dissident journalist who was reported murdered in Kiev dramatically reappeared alive and well on Wednesday in the middle of a briefing about the killing by the Ukrainian state security service.
The head of the security service said it had received information about a Russian plot to kill Kremlin critic Arkady Babchenko and managed to prevent it.
Babchenko thanked the Ukrainian security service for saving his life. (Reporting by Pavel Polityuk; writing by Matthias Williams; editing by John Stonestreet)
TORONTO — No winning ticket was sold for the $33 million jackpot in Friday night's Lotto Max draw.
That means the jackpot for next Friday's draw will grow to approximately $50 million, and there will also be two Maxmillions prizes of $1 million each up for grabs.
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Court says the danger emanating from sole surviving suspect in Paris attacks 'remains intact.'
The Whanganui is New Zealand's longest navigable river so perhaps not surprisingly, it's got a rich history of humanity's interactions with it - some spectacular, some inglorious. Prior to European colonisation the area along the river was one of the most densely settled parts of New Zealand and because of this is regarded as sacred by Maori.
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Kodak Black has been removed from solitary confinement, his lawyer Bradford Cohen confirmed to Pitchfork. The rapper, born Dieuson Octave, was reportedly set to spend 30 days in solitary confinement for allegedly using the phone to call someone with whom he was not allowed to speak. Cohen told Billboard, “In my 21 years of practice, I’ve never had someone get 30 days solitary for a three-way call.” Pitchfork has reached out to the Broward County Sheriff’s office for more information.
Kodak Black was arrested in January over an incident in which Kodak’s young child was allegedly shown in the vicinity of marijuana and a handgun during an Instagram Live broadcast. (Cohen claims that the guns and drugs were fake.) The rapper is facing two charges: one count of possession of a firearm, ammunition, or weapon by a delinquent, and one count of possession of cannabis over 20 grams. He pleaded not guilty to both charges.
Kodak Black was indicted on sexual assault charges in October and is currently awaiting trial.
A judge on Tuesday refused to move the murder trial of an Alabama police officer, rejecting defense arguments that the white officer will be unable to get a fair trial in the city where he's charged with killing a black man. Montgomery Circuit Judge Greg Griffin denied the change-of-venue request made by lawyers for Aaron Smith, 24, who is charged with murder in the shooting death of 58-year-old Greg Gunn.
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× Wet through Tuesday followed by an arctic blast on Wednesday
We will see more dry time than wet today, but it will remain cloudy. High temperatures will be well above the average with a high of 54.
Spotty rain showers will be possible after 2pm today. Not everyone will get wet, but we will hang onto that rain chance through this evening. The coverage of rain will go UP after Midnight. Tuesday will be wetter (especially during the afternoon) than today. Two day rain totals will be under 0.5″.
Arctic air moves in after Tuesday. Highs will go from the 50s today and tomorrow to the 20s on Wednesday. Highs will remain in the 20s through the weekend.
Today is another big travel day. It will be wet from NYC through DC and the Carolinas. Snow will be heavy at times in the Rockies, Dakotas & MN today. We also have a SLIGHT risk for severe storms across the south today, from TX to GA.
After Tuesday our temperatures get cold. Tuesday will be the wettest day of the week. Snow chances go up on Saturday.
BELGRADE, Serbia — A top Serbian official has called for a compromise over Kosovo that could end a dispute hindering both Serbia and Kosovo from one day becoming European Union members.
In an opinion piece published Monday in pro-government Vecernje Novosti newspaper, Foreign Minister Ivica Dacic suggested partitioning Kosovo along its predominantly ethnic Albanian and Serb parts.
Dacic says the division would represent "a lasting solution of the Serbian-Albanian conflict which can be reached only through an agreement in which everyone will win something and lose something."
There was no immediate reaction from Kosovo, but rejection is likely.
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi's tax collector is now collecting sales and lodging taxes from people renting rooms or vacation properties online.
Revenue Department Associate Commissioner Kathy Waterbury says the department updated its regulations effective Sept. 28.
She says one prominent online service, Airbnb, started collecting Sunday.
Waterbury says the properties meet the definition of a hotel under Mississippi law. That includes any property advertising itself for rent, including single-family homes. The state charges a 7 percent tax, and many localities charge additional taxes.
Airbnb says 1,200 active hosts in Mississippi reaped $3.5 million in revenue in 2016. That would mean nearly $250,000 for the state. Websites, not individuals, will collect the taxes.
Hotels say competitors shouldn't go untaxed. Others question the department, arguing state lawmakers needed to amend the law to allow it.
BIG RAPIDS — The Mecosta County Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Mecosta County Area Chamber of Commerce have entered into a partnership and are constructing a new […]
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Three Shot, Including Two Police Officers, In Dallas
Updated at 7:15 p.m. ET
Two police officers were shot and critically wounded Tuesday in Dallas, police said.
The suspect has not been captured, reported TV station WFAA. Police were searching in a wooded area behind the Home Depot where the shooting happened, according to the Dallas Morning News.
A civilian was also shot. Police said the person's condition was unknown.
The incident happened as the officers helped a security guard "responding to an incident" at a Home Depot store, WFAA said. The TV station described both officers as "rookies in their 20s" and said one of them was shot in the back of the head.
A nearby stop on the regional DART train will be closed indefinitely because of the police presence.
City officials, including Mayor Mike Rawlings, offered good wishes to the officers Tuesday evening.
This is a breaking news story. This post will be updated.
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) - Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan has signed measures aimed at stopping gun violence.
Hogan signed a bill into law on Tuesday to enable families and law enforcement to ask courts for an order to temporarily restrict a person’s access to firearms, if they are found to be a risk to themselves or others.
He also signed a measure to ban bump stocks, which can increase a semi-automatic rifle’s firing rate. And Hogan signed a measure to require convicted domestic abusers to surrender their guns.
The Republican governor says they are “commonsense bipartisan measures that will keep guns out of the hands of the mentally ill and those with criminal backgrounds.”
He also signed legislation for tougher sentences for repeat violent offenders and people who commit crimes with a gun.
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SAUGUS (CBS) — First responders were seen giving chest compressions to a person pulled from the water at Breakheart Reservation on Wednesday evening.
Multiple dive teams were in the Saugus lake around 5:50 p.m. on the Fourth of July.
WBZ-TV’s Gary Brode was on the scene and reported that a man was taken out of the water and brought into an ambulance while CPR was performed.
No word yet on the man’s condition. Police have not released any more information at this time.
Jimmy Kimmel’s crew provided us with a new edition of “Mean Tweets: NFL Edition”. They didn’t show any of Tom Brady!!! Especially the mean ones I tweet!!! LOL!
COLONIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) – A suspect has been charged in connection with a gun store burglary in Colonie back in October.
Surveillance video showed someone snatching guns in 18 seconds. Police say a total of five handguns were taken and only one has been recovered so far.
New York State Police arrested Nathan Hennessy and charged him with grand larceny, criminal mischief, possession of burglar tools, and burglary.
He’s been behind bars since December on unrelated charges.
Here’s another reason to always choose the window seat.
A cat from Rumford, Maine, had an unobstructed view of his furry arch nemesis, the squirrel, and nothing but a sheet of glass separated them from sparring.
In the video posted on Facebook by Diane Mitchell, her 8-year-old cat Milo can be seen pawing at a window as a squirrel watches curiously near a giant pile of snow.
“[Milo] had just come in from outside when the little squirrel borrowed underneath the snow to get the sunflower seeds at the base of our window,” she tells PEOPLE in an email.
“The stand off,” as the video is called, has received 28,000 views on Facebook so far — which means squirrels everywhere will mostly likely seek out more cats to drive nuts through windows.
Just a few words of caution: in spring, windows open.
Nicky Haslam, 78, who is close to the royals and was born to one of Queen Victoria’s goddaughters Diamond Louise Constance Ponsonby, has socialised with Princess Diana, worked for Prince Charles and once sang in front of the Queen.
When Kensington Palace confirmed that Prince Harry was in a relationship with Meghan Markle last year, her new husband, whom she married in a glittering services at St George’s Chapel in Windsor in May, issued an impassioned statement condemning the Press for its “abuse” of his then girlfriend.
But that has not stopped Mr Haslam from launching an astonishing verbal attack on Meghan’s family.
He criticised her £200,000 bridal gown made by British designer Claire Wright Keller, despite her revealing the Duchess told her from the start exactly how she wanted to look at the Royal Wedding and it took no less than eight fittings to create the final dress.
April 28 Beingmate Baby & Child Food Co Ltd :
* Sees net profit for H1 2017 to be 20 million yuan to 50 million yuan, compared to net loss of the same period in 2016 (214.2 million yuan)
* Comments that increased sales is the main reason for the forecast
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This is the 5th year of our Crafts & Drafts Spring Beer Fest, which is a fund-raiser for the Wisconsin Ovarian Cancer Alliance (WOCA), and helps kick of Milwaukee Beer Week!
Besides all of the great regular and seasonal beers that will be featured at Crafts & Drafts, each table will also feature a Very Important Beer. All you'll need to try a sample of one of these hard-to-find VIBs, is a Tasting Ticket, which will be available for purchase at the event - $1 per ticket.
Not only will there be regular beers, seasonal beers, and VIBs, but we'll be topping it off with our VIP Tasting Area. In here, you'll find 28 of the most-prized beers which we could could gather up for you. Tasting Tickets will also be needed for these samples. VIP Admission Ticketholders will receive a batch of 25 Tasting Tickets when they enter the event, and additional Tasting Tickets will be available to purchase at the event, $1 per ticket.
Price: $55-$70 Full info at: http://www.craftsanddrafts.org/tickets.html
When a dust storm forces astronauts to abort an exploratory mission to Mars, one member is accidentally left for dead on the planet.
Jim Carrey criticized for portrait believed to be Sarah Sanders
LOS ANGELES — Jim Carrey is being criticized on social media for a portrait he painted that is believed to be White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders.
The actor and comedian on Saturday tweeted the painting with the caption: "This is the portrait of a so-called Christian whose only purpose in life is to lie for the wicked. Monstrous!"
Some Twitter users accused Carrey of shaming because of the unflattering portrait. Others were critical of his use of Christian.
A spokeswoman for Carrey confirms it is his painting. But she would not confirm it is Sanders.
The White House has not returned a message seeking comment.
By Bjørn Olson- I’ve just wrapped up editing a short adventure film I shot last summer – Instruments of Adventure. Myself and four others circumnavigated the Kenai Mountains by kayak, fat-bike, and packraft in the month of July. It’s lighthearted. Hope you enjoy.
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SÃO PAULO—About 60 inmates were killed in a prison riot sparked by a fight between rival drug gangs in the Brazilian city of Manaus, local authorities said.
The uprising began Sunday afternoon at the Anísio Jobim prison complex and lasted more than 17 hours. Two prison-based gangs have been battling over control of drug sales across the region,...
Manchester United and Arsenal are reportedly the only teams still chasing James Rodriguez.
Real Madrid’s out-of-favour playmaker looks set to leave this summer and has had Liverpool, Chelsea, Bayern Munich and Juventus keeping tabs on him.
However, according to Spanish outlet Don Balon, interest has plummeted due to his poor form, but United and Arsenal are willing to bid.
Jose Mourinho is apparently convinced Rodriguez can play an important role at Old Trafford and has told club chiefs to try and sign the 25-year-old.
Meanwhile, Arsenal believe the Colombia international and brother-in-law to goalkeeper David Ospina would be a crucial addition to their team should Alexis Sanchez leave.
Speech to Text for Several arrested on drug charges in Clinton
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after a traffic stop in clinton, indiana. it happened thursday. you're looking at what police found during that investigation. city police say it all started when they pulled over 27- year-old travis shull at main and chestnut street. in the vehicle -- police say they found methamphetami ne -- marijuana -- scales -- baggies and large amounts of cash. after the traffic stop -- police got a search warrant for a home at 5-56 south main street. at the house -- police say they found more drugs and other items like syringes. police arrested shull for a series of charges. police say three others were also arrested in connection to the incident. they are megan pocock -- kenna shull and michael blair. police say they are all being held "without" bond. we're trying to get answers for
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Eberle recorded an assist and two shots through 12:56 of ice time (2:02 on the power play) during Monday's 3-1 win over Washington.
Eberle has quietly collected five goals and three assists through his past nine games and is up to 22 points through 30 contests for the campaign. There aren't many settings where those offensive numbers don't move the needle, and fantasy owners should continue to lean on Eberle confidently. While it's worth noting that his 17.9 shooting percentage is likely unsustainable, any decline in goals from the talented playmaker will potentially be mitigated by an uptick in assists.
SALINAS >> As part of her community service at the Central Coast Citizenship Project, Daisy Leon Melendrez has interviewed dozens of permanent residents who are fearful of what could happen to them and their relatives under the current presidency. Many of them are studying to become citizens, Leon Melendrez said, so they can bolster their rights in this country and perhaps help other family members gain legal status.
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OKLAHOMA CITY – All couples fight, but some couples know how to argue successfully without damaging their relationship.
To have a constructive argument, remind yourself that you like your partner. For many couples, conflict brings up strong negative feelings, which lead us to treat our partner as a hostile threat and not as someone we love.
Marriage counselor Gabe Yandell says you should recognize your own triggers and take a deep breath. Conflict often starts when we get upset about something our partner didn’t realize was an issue for us. If we can learn what upsets us and take a moment to breathe before reacting, our outcomes will be better.
After you flag your triggers and remind yourself that you like your partner, focus your energy on noticing positive experiences. We can always pick out what negative things are happening in our relationships, but the best partners focus on and reinforce the positive aspects of their experiences together.
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- This photo of Raychelle Omamo is causing a stir on social media.
This mzee couldn’t hold his thirst when he was standing behind the well endowed Omamo.
Was he trying to grind the juicy derriere?
Check out this photo that has gone viral.
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U.S President Donald Trump was criticized on Tuesday after the New York Times ran a report saying US intelligence intercepted calls which showed members of his presidential campaign repeatedly had contacts with senior Russian intelligence officials' before the election. Trump has now taken to Twitter to blast media agencies like the NY Times, CNN and Washington Post saying they just hate
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As a duo, Anderson .Paak and producer Knxwledge are known as NxWorries, and the pair stopped by Jimmy Fallon’s show for an elaborate Valentine’s Day performance. The set told the story of a man (.Paak) working to earn back trust from the ladies in his life after an act of infidelity. By the end of “What More Can I Say,” the two women have moved on with Knxwledge, giving the love parable a bittersweet twist.
Related: Watch Anderson .Paak Perform ‘Come Down’ with Gospel Choir
“What More Can I Say” comes from NxWorries’ album Yes Lawd! and blends whimsical symphonic elements with personal storytelling. Paak may have lost the Best New Artist GRAMMY to Chance the Rapper, but his inventive take on hip-hop is still turning heads. Watch his Tonight Show appearance with Knxwledge here:
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A funeral is a ceremony connected with the burial of the body of a dead person (or the burial of an equivalent). The same is going to happen with Urdu. For some time, it has been observed that the national language of Pakistan is the quite brutal subject for the students because of the parental ambience engaging their children in learning English.
The language of the West (English) is replacing Urdu and becoming the code of communication in Pakistan. English-speaking people are considered as the super-human. By speaking English we become a good follower but will lose our own identity. If it continues, time is near when Urdu will be buried in history.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - LANDIS&GYR GROUP AG:
* POSTED USD 433 MILLION IN NET REVENUE (UNAUDITED) AND USD 54.6 MILLION IN ADJUSTED EBITDA (UNAUDITED) FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2017‍​ Source text - bit.ly/2vweOxh Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
The Melanson family describe their horrific ordeal caught up in the gun-fire and their mother now fighting for her life.
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File: The African National Congress has called on the government to freeze or lower fuel prices to mitigate increases in the price of petrol. Video: eNCA
JOHANNESBURG – The African National Congress (ANC) has called on the government to freeze or lower fuel prices to mitigate increases in the price of petrol.
It said the rand's depreciation is being fuelled by a US trade war and global crude oil prices.
The governing party's appealing to Washington to end the trade war and for OPEC countries to increase oil production.
ANC CALLS FOR MANAGING OF FUEL INCREASES IMPACT ON SOUTH AFRICANS AND THE ECONOMY pic.twitter.com/da2shHxAgL — African National Congress (@MYANC) July 4, 2018
It also wants to see an increase in petrol reserves and for the financial stability of the Road Accident Fund, PetroSA and the Central Energy Fund.
Petrol prices in Gauteng soared to R16, 00 a litre this week.
Economists are warning of more fuel price increases next month.
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Sunday, May 13, 2018
Offering a rich introduction to Richard Rezac’s work followed by a tour of his exhibition, Judith Russi Kirshner offers insight into the scope and depth of Rezac’s sculptural practice. An art historian and curator who has known the artist since his arrival in Chicago in the 1980s, Kirshner also touches on Rezac’s influences in the realm of architecture and the ways he responds to the space at the Renaissance Society.
Kirshner lectures frequently on contemporary art and was most recently the Deputy Director of Education at the Art Institute of Chicago.
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Authorities say Gninia gave inconsistent accounts of his involvement in the Jan. 10 death of 39-year-old Diossy Ndiaye.
Ndiaye was pronounced dead shortly after being taken to Texas Health Arlington Memorial that night.
Gninia first told a responding officer that Ndiaye had fallen and hit her head on the side of the bed as the couple argued. Gninia said that after returning home from borrowing a neighbor’s phone, he saw Ndiaye foaming at the mouth, according to his arrest warrant affidavit.
When interviewed later by a homicide detective, Gninia said Ndiaye had fainted while he was in another room of the house, according to the affidavit.
The story changed yet again when Gninia later admitted to pushing his wife during their argument and said she may have struck her head on the side of the bed, according to the affidavit.
Police found signs of a struggle inside the bathroom, including a broken hinge on a closet door and screws and wood shards on the floor nearby.
MAJOR INCIDENT: Anti-terror police have taken over the Amesbury investigation
A man and a woman, both in their 40s, are in a critical condition in Salisbury District Hospital, Wiltshire Police said.
A number of places in Amesbury and Salisbury have been cordoned off as a precaution.
The force said it was not yet clear if the pair were the victims of a crime, but detectives are keeping an "open mind" about the circumstances of the incident.
Scotland Yard's counter-terror team have taken over the investigation after the pair were found unconscious at their home on Saturday.
Samples of the substance have been sent to chemical weapons experts at Porton Down, according to Sky News.
"Given the recent events in Salisbury, officers from the counter terrorism network are working jointly with colleagues from Wiltshire Police regarding the incident in Amesbury," the Metropolitan Police said in a statement.
"As Wiltshire Police have stated, they are keeping an open mind as to the circumstances surrounding the incident."
Fulmer (elbow) will be activated from the 10-day DL to start Monday against the Rangers, the Detroit Free Press reports.
The corresponding move to open up a spot on the 25-man roster for Fulmer took place after Sunday's game, when Bruce Rondon was optioned to Triple-A Toledo. Fulmer missed two weeks with his injury, which was diagnosed in the days following a start on the road against the Yankees on July 31 in which he allowed six earned runs on seven hits over six innings.
Detroit-based progressive hip-hop artist Danny Brown headlined the show during the Second Annual Bruiser Thanksgiving on Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at the Majestic Theatre in Detroit. (Photo: John Froelich, Special to the Free Press)
In what Adidas is billing as a throwback to warehouse parties of the '90s, Detroit artists Danny Brown, Angel Haze and Jay Daniel will play a free show Saturday at Russell Industrial Center.
RSVPs can be made Tuesday on a first-come-first-serve basis at eqtdet.com. The show is part of a nationwide series of "Essentialism" dates tied to the footwear maker's EQT sneaker line.
The three Detroit artists are EQT endorsers. Rapper Brown is the biggest of the bunch, still riding high off his critically acclaimed fourth album, "Atrocity Exhibition."
The festivities at Russell Industrial Center will start at 7 p.m. Saturday.
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VATICAN CITY (AP) — Benedict XVI, who resigned as pontiff in 2013, has celebrated his 90th birthday with a mug of beer and the company of visitors from his native Bavaria in Germany.
Photos by the Vatican newspaper L’Osservatore Romano of the celebration showed Benedict sipping a beer. His brother, Monsignor Georg Ratzinger, also joined the party and enjoyed a beer.
Looking happy, the frail Benedict also admired a gift basket whose goodies included pretzels.
He was born on April 16, 1927, in southern Germany. But since the birthday coincided this year with Easter Sunday, Benedict was feted on Monday.
On a sunny, mild day, guests sat outside the monastery on Vatican City grounds where Benedict has lived since he became the first pontiff to resign in 600 years, stunning the Catholic Church.
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This story has been corrected to show that the gift basket contained pretzels, not sausages.
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The Lakers welcomed LiAngelo Ball to their practice facility Tuesday to work out with a few other draft prospects, and Ball said afterward he was happy with his performance.
To cap the workout, the Lakers had Ball take the 90-second “mentality drill,” in which a player tries to score as many points as possible at each end of the floor. Ball would fire a three at one end, collect his own rebound, then race to the other end and launch another three. He finished the drill with 15 points.
Lonzo Ball watches as LiAngelo Ball goes through the Lakers “mentality drill” which tests your stamina, shooting, speed and rebounding. pic.twitter.com/eRL1F1WBH1 — Ohm Youngmisuk (@NotoriousOHM) May 29, 2018
Duke’s Grayson Allen went through the same drill last week and put up 21.
It’s a family affair in the new Kanye West and Tyga collaboration called “Feel Me.”
In the track, the GOOD music artists salute the “thick” women in their lives (Kylie Jenner and Kim Kardashian, respectively). The song is the first released from Tyga since Kanye West signed him under the GOOD music imprint in September. It will likely appear on the rapper’s upcoming album, which has yet to be given a release date.
As for Kanye, its th firste piece of new material from the artist since a string of bizarre incidents led to his hospitalization in November. It’s good to see these two artist back in the studio grinding.
Listen to the track below:
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South Korea fires head coach Stielike after loss to Qatar
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SEOUL, South Korea -- Uli Stielike has been fired as South Korea's head coach after poor results in World Cup qualifying.
South Korea's football association made the announcement Thursday, two days after a 3-2 loss in Qatar. It was South Korea's third defeat in the last five qualification games and left hopes of progressing to a ninth successive World Cup uncertain.
Lee Yong-soo, chairman of the KFA's technical committee, says Stielike "has worked hard for the development of Korean soccer but results in qualification for the World Cup have not been what we wanted."
The KFA did not immediately announce a replacement. With two games remaining in Group A - and the top two progressing to the World Cup automatically - South Korea is in second place.
Mount Maunganui (New Zealand), Feb 3 (IANS) Australia skipper Jason Sangha won the toss and elected to bat first against India in the final of the ICC U-19 World Cup here at the Bay Oval on Saturday.
Both teams remained unchanged from the last game. In a group stage encounter, India thrashed the Aussies by 100 runs earlier in the competition.
Teams:
India U-19: Prithvi Shaw (captain), Manjot Kalra, Shubman Gill, Harvik Desai(wk), Riyan Parag, Abhishek Sharma, Anukul Roy, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Shivam Mavi, Shiva Singh, Ishan Porel
Australia U-19: Jack Edwards, Max Bryant, Jason Sangha(captain), Jonathan Merlo, Param Uppal, Nathan McSweeney, Will Sutherland, Baxter J Holt(wk), Zak Evans, Ryan Hadley, Lloyd Pope
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The Lethbridge Hurricanes snap a lengthy losing streak as they head into playoffs and the Midget AAA ‘Canes advance to league finals. Those stories and more in Monday’s Lethbridge sports recap.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - BELLWAY PLC:
* SAYS THAT TED AYRES, CHIEF EXECUTIVE, IS TAKING A LEAVE OF ABSENCE FROM COMPANY IN ORDER TO UNDERGO TREATMENT FOR A MEDICAL CONDITION
* DURING THIS PERIOD OF ABSENCE JOHN WATSON WILL TAKE UP POSITION OF EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN
* SAYS THAT JASON HONEYMAN WILL BE APPOINTED TO BOARD AS CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER ON SEPT. 1 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bangalore.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com)
Paulino was placed on the minor-league disabled list over the weekend with a shoulder injury, the Houston Chronicle reports.
The Astros don't believe the issue is anything that will require medical intervention, so they'll simply give Paulino some time off to rest and recover. The 24-year-old owns a disappointing 5.50 ERA across four starts (18 innings) with Triple-A Fresno this season, though he has struck out 23 batters over those outings.
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May 3 Prudential Financial Inc:
* Prudential Financial Inc announces first quarter 2017 results
* Q1 adjusted operating earnings per share $2.79
* Q1 earnings per share $3.09
* Q1 earnings per share view $2.64 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Prudential Financial Inc - assets under management amounted to $1.299 trillion at march 31, 2017, compared to $1.264 trillion at December 31, 2016
* Prudential Financial - retirement segment reported adjusted operating income of $397 million for current quarter, compared to $219 million in year-ago quarter Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Sasse, an American Staffordshire Terrier mix pictured here at 4 years old, was taken from Janice and Keith Huston in October 2015 after they were accused of animal abuse. Although the charges were lated expunged, Sasse was euthanized by Grand Strand Humane Society before the Hustons could recover her. Courtesy Janice Huston
Two CF-18 fighter jets were preparing for a landing at a Florida airport that closed seven years ago but were warned off by air traffic controllers the facility no longer had a functioning runway. The jets, from Cold Lake, Alta., were in Florida for a training exercise and had planned to land Tuesday at Tyndall Air Force Base just outside Panama City, Fla.
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Meghan Markle continues to delightfully surprise the British establishment in the run-up to her wedding to Prince Harry.
The California-born actress wore an Alexander McQueen trouser suit to an evening engagement. Choosing a British designer is a winner, but trousers at night are considered “a new kind of sartorial diplomacy.”
The Guardian gasped, “On the red carpets . . . trouser suits . . . are being worn increasingly, often as part of explicit protests against Hollywood gender inequality . . . Markle was aligning herself with that debate, rather than with royal protocol: among royal women, trousers are rarely seen after dark, with princessy gowns the default choice.”
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ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A Florida woman lit a cigarette, sparking an explosion of a propane barbeque grill being transported in her SUV.
Orlando police Lt. Cindy Lane tells news outlets that the grill was turned on and the propane tank was open in the back of the red Kia Sorento as she left a barbeque at the Central Florida Fairgrounds on Sunday afternoon.
Lane says the woman and her husband were burned and their sports utility vehicle was severely damaged. The couple’s injuries are not considered to be life-threatening.
Drake has called out a country club for alleged "racial profiling" while he was in town for Coachella.
The rapper wrote on Instagram of The Madison Club, which is not affiliated with the festival (via TMZ):
"The most offensive place I have ever stayed at in my life with staff who pick and choose who they are going to accommodate based on racial profiling."
The post drew over 5,000 comments, one of which was from the club itself, saying: "We are trying to get this issue fixed as soon as possible. Customer satisfaction is our number one priority and for you to experience such a thing is embarrassing for us."
"We are very sorry for the inconvenience and we will be issuing out a formal apology to you and the public. We will also be investigating this as we do not tolerate racial discrimination."
Drake later deleted the Instagram post, but when you have almost 36 million followers the damage is really already done.
Alleged racial profiling aside, the accommodation at the club doesn't look too bad:
One would have thought the Democratic Party couldn't get more unhinged then they did during the George W. Bush presidency. It just goes to show, never underestimate the level of moonbattery available.
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The former president Bill Clinton, who collaborated with James Patterson on the new thriller “The President Is Missing,” reads everywhere: “At my work table, in my easy chair, in bed and on the plane. Even in the car when I’m not too tired.”
What books are on your nightstand?
“The Future Is History,” by Masha Gessen. It’s great and written in a direct, blunt style appropriate for the subject. I’ll soon be finished. “The Future of Humanity,” by Michio Kaku; “Enlightenment Now,” by Steven Pinker; and “Capture: A Theory of the Mind,” by David Kessler. Next up is the latest book in Jason Matthews’s Red Sparrow trilogy.
When and where do you like to read?
At my work table, in my easy chair, in bed and on the plane. Even in the car when I’m not too tired.
What was the last truly great book you read?
I loved “Killers of the Flower Moon,” by David Grann; “Fascism: A Warning,” by Madeleine Albright; and “Empire of Cotton,” by Sven Beckert.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - High exposure to radiofrequency radiation of the type emitted by cell phones has been linked to tumors in tissues surrounding nerves in the hearts of male rats, but not female rats or any mice, according to a draft of U.S. government studies released on Friday.
However, the levels and duration of exposure to the radiation in the studies were much greater than what people experience with even the highest level of cell phone use, and exposed the rodents’ whole bodies, the draft report from the U.S. National Toxicology Program (NTP) noted.
”So, these findings should not be directly extrapolated to human cell phone usage,” John Bucher, NTP senior scientist, said in a statement. (Reporting by Bill Berkrot; Editing by Susan Thomas)
When George Lucas was casting for ‘Star Wars’ he auditioned nearly every up-and-coming actor in Hollywood. Al Pacino, Christopher Walken, Kurt Russell, Sissy Spacek, all passed through his audition room before he eventually plumped for Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, and a carpenter named Harrison Ford. Those starlets went on to achieve superstardom thanks to Lucas, but they weren’t the only icons to feature in the ‘Star Wars’ films.
Here’s some thespians you never realised journeyed to that galaxy far, far away.
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WARREN, Ohio (WYTV) – A former Salem attorney was sentenced Monday for stealing $50,000 from a client.
Trumbull County Common Pleas Court Judge Peter Kontos sentenced Virginia Barborak to 90 days of house arrest and five years of probation. She was also ordered to pay a $7,500 fine and perform 250 hours of community service.
Barborak was disbarred by the Ohio Supreme Court.
Prosecutors say she misused more than $50,000 of her client’s money.
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Wake DA: 'This is the kind of person that does not need to wear a badge'
Inter blocked for Lucas Moura
By Football Italia staff
Inter are reportedly close to a deal with Lucas Moura, but haven’t yet convinced Paris Saint-Germain to sell.
The Nerazzurri are keen to bring the Brazilian winger to San Siro this summer, as he’d be the perfect fit for new Coach Luciano Spalletti’s 4-2-3-1 system.
Corriere dello Sport believes that the Beneamata are one step away from an agreement with Moura, who scored 19 goals last season and providing six assists.
The aspect which is proving more difficult though is agreeing a deal with PSG, who want to insert Ivan Perisic into the deal.
The Croatian is promised to Manchester United, so the two clubs are a long way from an agreement as things stand.
FRANKFORT, Ky. Kentucky's top education official says Jefferson County Public Schools suffers from "critically ineffective and inefficient management" and will conduct an unprecedented audit to determine if a beefed-up state oversight role is needed -- including a possible takeover of the state's largest school district.
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TORONTO — Instagram is expanding its shopping feature to Canada.
The social media giant will allow businesses to tag products in their posts, which users can tap to purchase or learn more about.
The feature will also let businesses add a “Shop” tab to their profiles and collect data on how many people are tapping to see or buy their products via Instagram.
Alongside Canada, the feature will also be available in France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Brazil, Australia and the U.K.
It originally launched in the U.S. last year.
The social media giant said 200 million people visit business profiles on the app every day, but only one third already follow the company they’re browsing.
Republican Rep. Todd Rokita gives the inside story on the resolution he introduced condemning the Nation of Islam leader for 'promoting ideas that create animosity and anger' toward Jewish Americans and the Jewish religion. #Tucker
A Massachusetts State Police trooper has reportedly been taken to the hospital for injuries suffered Monday in a crash on the Massachusetts Turnpike near Ludlow, according to reports.
Both Westerns Mass New and WWLP-TV 22 cite officials with the state police Office of Media Relations who say the crash occurred in the Westbound lane of the Turnpike near the Ludlow rest stop and that a trooper was involved.
WWLP is reporting the trooper was taken to the hospital with undisclosed injuries.
The trooper's cruiser was apparently hit from the rear by a truck.
The accident has caused a long traffic back-up in the Westbound lane.
Attempts to reach the state police were unsuccessful.
This is a developing story and more information will be posted as it is known.
A Peterborough motorist was pulled over at the weekend after police caught her driving with her head between the legs of a high chair.
The woman was pulled over on Dogsthorpe Road in Peterborough on Sunday after officers spotted the brightly-coloured baby seat taking up most of the front of her car, dangerously obstructing her view.
Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Road Policing Unit said she was reported for a dangerous load.
She was also ordered to remove the high chair before continuing her journey.
Officers stopped the woman because she had a “limited view of the road”, and later added: “The driver actually had her head between the legs of the high chair.”
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R S PURA: JKAP 14th Bn under civic action programme provided water cooler, water tank with Kent purifier to Govt Boys High School Govind Singh Pura.
Commandant, JKAP 14th Bn Rajnesh Pran Sharma (SSP), Sanjay Sharma (SP) along with officers of Bn inaugurated the water cooler in presence of villagers, Sarpanch, Panch, school management and staff members.
The prominent people of the area appreciated role of J&K Police for this gesture.
Authorities have identified the victim of a deadly shooting in a suburban St. Louis grocery store parking lot as a 27-year-old man. Police say Jacobi Bolden, of St. Louis, was killed Friday night outside an Aldi's store in the Jennings area.
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IMPHAL, March 19: Reacting to the news item published in this daily under the heading “Memo demands cancellation of village chief’s name” on March 16, Khunpu of Maha Kabui (Namching) Village Authority has clarified that no such publication was made by the village authority and that the publication was made by individual(s) having vested interest by representing the village authority based on misleading and unfounded allegations.
Oklahoma breaks a seven-game losing streak with an 84-75 win over Texas Tech on Saturday night for its first Big 12 Conference win.
Oklahoma (7-9, 1-4) led by as many as 12 before taking a 41-35 advantage at the half.
Texas Tech's only lead came in the opening minute. The Red Raiders (13-4, 2-3) cut the Oklahoma advantage to 59-56 midway through the second half, but didn't get any closer.
Zach Smith and Keenan Evans scored 16 points apiece to lead Texas Tech.
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BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s foreign minister says a “United States of Europe” proposed by his party’s leader wouldn’t spell the end of nation-states on the continent.
Martin Schulz, who heads the center-left Social Democrats, told a party meeting last week that countries refusing to sign a treaty establishing a federal “United States of Europe” by 2025 should leave the European Union.
Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel told German public broadcaster ARD on Sunday that the idea was “no contradiction to the Europe of fatherlands or motherlands.”
Gabriel says European nations can’t defend their interests alone on the global stage and “unless we stand together, our children won’t have a voice in the world.”
Talks between the Social Democrats and Chancellor Angela Merkel’s conservative Union on extending their “grand coalition” for a new government resume Monday.
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All parents and guardians of Cheshire High School students are invited to attend the January PTO meeting, which will be held in the CHS library, 525 South Main St., on Wednesday, Jan. 11, at 7 p.m.
PTO membership is not required to attend.
This is an opportunity to find out about CHS and PTO happenings and connect with the CHS community.
Attending PTO meetings is a way to stay informed and to help make a student's high school experience the best it can be.
It's never too late to join the PTO. A membership fee helps to support all the initiatives the PTO engages in throughout the year to enhance students' CHS experiences.
There are no volunteer obligations and meeting attendance is completely optional.
Visit https://sites.google.com/a/cheshire.k12.ct.us/chs/about-us/pto and scroll down to "PTO Documents" to download a membership form today.
Visit the PTO Facebook page at "Cheshire High School PTO."
Thieves drove a car through the window of a Best Buy in Skokie in a burglary early Wednesday.Skokie Police arrived on the scene in the Village Crossing Shopping Center in the 5400 block of Touhy Avenue at about 3 a.m. and found a car crashed through the front window of the store. Officers saw two other vehicles, a white Buick Enclave SUV and a dark gray Volkswagen fleeing the shopping center eastbound.Police said the Buick ran a red light at Niles Center Road and struck a police car. After the crash, the driver of the Buick jumped into the Volkswagen, which fled southbound on the Edens Expressway.All three cars involved in the burglary were reported stolen out of Chicago, police said.The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call the Skokie Police Department at (847) 982-5900.
A shade of purple named for the late superstar Prince was announced Monday by the icon’s estate.
The “Purple Rain” hue created by the Pantone Color Institute was dubbed “Love Symbol #2,” paying tribute to his custom Yamaha piano and the squiggly graphic Prince began using as his name in 1993 in a testy battle with Warner Bros. Records over ownership of some of his biggest hits. He switched back to Prince as a name in 2000 after his Warner contract expired.
Prince died in April 2016 at age 57 of an opioid overdose, according to authorities.
Developing Ampara has not been possible as the government formed after the last general election had to focus on repaying the loans obtained during the Rajapaksa regime, says primary industries minister Daya Gamage.
The minister was speaking at a workshop held at Daya Apparel auditorium in Ampara yesterday for the candidates contesting the upcoming local government polls.
He said the previous regime did not carry out any development in Tamil areas, although the public wanted many things to be fulfilled by a government.
The minister stressed that the UNP was a party that united all communities to work together.
He noted that a major plan has been formulated to develop Ampara with World Bank assistance.
The 348 tanks in the district could be developed to irrigate the farmlands, Mr. Gamage noted.
Also, the crop plants are being distributed to the people in Ampara in order to uplift their economy, while the development of Oluvil port would help create many industries, he added.
Russian communications watchdog Roskomnadzor said Friday that the company broadcasting CNN International in Russia has informed it on time that “violations of the Russian law on mass media have been removed.” An administrative case was opened against Turner Information Programs and Lifestyle company over the violation of the law late September. The company had until October 11 to eliminate these violations, or otherwise it could have its license recalled. Roskomnadzor will now monitor live programs to make sure the company, which “presented a screenshot with new broadcasting data,” is now actually following the requirements, RIA Novosti said.
In the minds of most in business, the phrase “industrial strategy” has long been a shorthand for unsuccessful government strategies to direct the development of the British economy, and for ephemeral initiatives that never come to fruition.
No matter what the political colour of the government of the day, past efforts at industrial strategy have had a number of themes in common: a centralised, Whitehall-knows-best focus that ignored the importance of geography and place; a penchant for the latest industrial and technological fads, regardless of how strong or weak the UK’s prospects were for success; and, crucially, an inability to transform high-level strategic thinking into real change on the ground.
This time, it must be different.
As the Government’s industrial strategy consultation draws to a close, it is clear that Business Secretary Greg Clark is aware of these pitfalls, and is determined...
Season eight of hit zombie horror The Walking Dead was a rollercoaster for fans as they were forced to witness Carl Grimes (played by Chandler Riggs) die in a shocking twist for the Alexandria community.
The aftermath saw Rick struggling to pick up the pieces of his life with Michonne (Danai Gurira) and young daughter Judith, which ultimately led to a showdown with Negan (Jeffrey Dean Morgan).
When bosses explained their decision, showrunner and creator Scott Gimple made it clear Carl’s death was part of a plan to give Rick a new motivation and plot going forward.
What followed was Rick fighting with his instincts to kill Negan, and instead the sheriff decided to let him live.
The rest of the group, including Maggie Rhee (Lauren Cohan) and Daryl Dixon (Norman Reedus), were furious with Rick’s mercy for the killer.
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May 3 Reynolds American Inc:
* Reported EPS first quarter at $0.55
* First quarter adjusted EPS $0.56
* Qtrly net sales $2,949 million versus $2,917 million
* Proposed RAI/BAT transaction obtained U.S. and Japan antitrust approvals; closing still expected to be in third quarter of 2017
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.57, revenue view $3.03 billion -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Industry cigarette volume was down 3.1 percent in the first quarter
* Total first-quarter domestic cigarette volumes for RAI's operating companies decreased 4.4 percent from the prior-year quarter Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
A European parliamentarian has submitted a "priority question" to Europe's high representative for foreign affairs, Frederica Mogherini, urging strong action against Cambodia in response to recent threats by Prime Minister Hun Sen to dissolve opposition parties. Legislation proposed on Monday by the ruling Cambodian People's Party would give authorities the power to dissolve political parties that violate a law or threaten the "security of the state" or "national unity", and would bar convicted criminals from holding leadership positions.
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - Liberty Health Sciences Inc:
* APHRIA AND LIBERTY HEALTH SCIENCES ANNOUNCE DEFINITIVE AGREEMENT FOR SALE OF APHRIA‘S INVESTMENT IN COPPERSTATE FARMS TO LIBERTY
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A car has struck a pole in the area of the CVS Pharmacy on West Main Street, Batavia.
No word on injuries.
City fire and Mercy EMS dispatched.
UPDATE 10:48 p.m.: Three occupants. Mercy EMS requested to the scene for patient evaluation.
LEXINGTON, Ky. Hard-throwing right-hander Zach Pop was selected by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the seventh round with the No.
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A second committee in the state General Assembly is taking a look at putting tolls on state highways. The proposal would allow the Department of Transportation to design and put in place electronic tolling systems, though it's not yet clear where they would be installed.
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Related Stories A 32-year old herbalist, Francis Ahugbe, has been arrested and detained by the police over suspected ritual murder of a teenage girl at Bonya, a suburb of Koforidua.
The deceased, Gifty Yayra Zigbator, left the house on August 6, for routine choir practice but did not return.
Her parents made a formal report to the police and after more than 12 hours search, her lifeless body was found floating in a stream.
Some of her body parts were found missing and that has fueled suspicion that she was murdered for ritual purposes.
Residents of Bonya and the adjoining community of Trom are pointing accusing fingers at Ahugbe.
The swift intervention of opinion leaders in the two communities prevented the angry youth from taking the law into their own hands by attacking the herbalist.
A source at the Eastern Regional Police Command, familiar with the case, confirmed to the Ghana News Agency (GNA) the arrest of the herbalist.
A straphanger was slashed in the neck on an E train in Manhattan early Saturday, police said.
The suspect knifed the victim, 33, around 5 a.m. on the southbound train near 14th Street and 8th Avenue and fled, according to cops.
It’s unclear why the man was targeted.
The 5-foot-9, 165-pound attacker was wearing a winter face-mask and had a spiky hairstyle, cops said.
The victim was taken to Bellevue Hospital in stable condition.
GYM GERMS: Protecting yourself from the flu while working out
The gym is a great place to get in a workout, but it can also be a hotspot for germs.
LONDON (AP) — Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are striking a different note with the music for their upcoming wedding, mixing gospel with choral works as the soundtrack for what they pledge will be a joyful occasion.
Kensington Palace said Tuesday that Harry and his American fiancee “have taken a great deal of interest and care” in selecting the wedding music. The palace says there will be performances by the St George’s Chapel choir and Karen Gibson and The Kingdom Choir, a gospel group from southeast England.
The performers include 19-year-old cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason, who says he was “bowled over” when Markle called to ask him to play during the ceremony.
The couple has revealed details of their May 19 upcoming wedding over several weeks, with more to come.
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PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks have put outfielder David Peralta on the paternity leave list after the birth of his first child.
Arizona also recalled right-hander J.J. Hoover from Triple-A Reno on Monday.
Peralta turned 30 on Monday and became a father when his wife, Jordan, gave birth to a girl named Sofia.
Peralta is hitting .303 with 12 homers and 41 RBIs in 103 games this season.
Hoover, who turned 30 on Sunday, is 1-1 with a 4.82 ERA and 40 strikeouts in 36 appearances with the Diamondbacks this season. He had a 1.13 ERA with eight strikeouts in six games with Reno.
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Deputy: Man threw exercise weight, fatally striking girl,2
BESSEMER, Ala. (AP) — Authorities say a man who had been arguing with a woman in Alabama threw an exercise weight through a car window, striking and fatally injuring their 2-year-old daughter.
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy Randy Christian tells AL.com that deputies responded to a domestic violence report Saturday and found Laila Reid unresponsive with injuries to the head and face. She died at a hospital.
Christian says the child's father, 38-year-old Ira Reid, had argued with the mother. When the mother got in a car to leave, the deputy says, Reid threw the weight, hitting the child seated inside. Christian says Reid acknowledged causing the injuries.
Reid is charged with murder, domestic violence offenses and shooting or throwing a dangerous object into a vehicle.
It's unclear whether he has a lawyer.
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Information from: The Birmingham News, http://www.al.com/birminghamnews
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Antoine Vermette of the Anaheim Ducks was ejected from Tuesday night’s game against the Minnesota Wild for gently whacking a linesman with his stick after a faceoff in the third period. The best view in the video below is at the 1:50 mark.
Everyone seemed confused, including the Anaheim Ducks social media team.
According to the NHL rulebook, Vermette could be suspended as well.
For a sport that sanctions bloody fist fights, a suspension for this half-hearted blow would seems excessive, but rules are rules, and something possessed Vermette to take a swing at the ref.
Looking for help on managing your retirement funds?
A show airing Tuesday on 9&10 can help.
Retiring Well with Michael Reese is put on by Centennial Wealth Advisory.
The show helps you plan for retirement and educate you on the best way to use your retirement savings.
Tuesday, advisors will discuss the volatility of markets and how that impacts the overall longevity of your money.
They say you must be careful about when you pull money out of your portfolio.
“When you pull money out of your portfolio for income in retirement, you'll learn that volatility effects it at an even greater rate than it would if you were just investing and keeping your money as is,” says Art Canfield, financial advisor.
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U.S. military is reiterating a promise to keep Persian Gulf waterways open to oil tankers as Iran renewed threats to close off the region.
Capt. Bill Urban, a spokesman for the U.S. military's Central Command, told The Associated Press on Wednesday that American sailors and its regional allies "stand ready to ensure the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce wherever international law allows."
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Tuesday suggested Iran could halt regional exports if it is stopped from exporting oil after America pulled out of the nuclear deal with world powers.
Meanwhile, Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani reportedly sent a letter to Rouhani applauding his stance.
Soleimani, the head of the Revolutionary Guard's expeditionary Quds Force, said his forces were "ready for any policy."
CRANBERRY, Pa. (AP) — Teen clothing retailer rue21 is closing about one-third of its stores nationwide as it focuses more on its online business.
The privately held company is shuttering nearly 400 stores, including its location in the Watertown Mall, leaving it more than 700 stores in 48 states.
The company is based in Cranberry, north of Pittsburgh. In a Facebook post , it called the decision to close the stores “difficult but necessary.” Like many brick-and-mortar retailers, it has been battling declining mall traffic amid strong competition online.
The company didn’t say how soon the stores will close, though its website is promoting store-closing sales.
Charles Manson's cremated remains have been scattered nearly four months after the cult leader died in prison. A funeral was held Saturday following a court battle for the 83-year-old's remains.
Pastor Mark Pitcher of the Church of the Nazarene in Porterville, California, says 20 to 25 people attended the funeral.
Among them were Manson's grandson, Jason Freeman, and Freeman's wife, Audrey.
Freeman prevailed last week in a months-long court fight for custody of Manson's remains.
His grandfather was cremated after the service and his ashes scattered.
Pitcher said Monday he agreed to lead the service because Freeman and his wife are Christians.
Manson was sentenced to life in prison for orchestrating the 1969 murders of actress Sharon Tate and eight others.
He died in November.
Lance Kendricks signed as a free agent with the Packers this offseason, and he will be the No. 3 tight end behind Martellus Bennett and Richard Rodgers. Kendricks is coming off a career season with the Rams in 2016 when he had 50 catches for 499 yards and two touchdowns on 88 targets. We expect those stats to come way down barring an injury to Bennett or Rodgers, and Kendrick is not worth drafting in the majority of leagues.
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Bahria College Islamabad regrets the unfortu-nate incident where an external examiner, appointed by FBISE harassed the female students during their HSSC practical exams. The college administration has taken serious note of the incident and has lodged a complaint to FBISE and Ministry of Education against Sadat Bashir Biology Practical Examiner. In addition, the matter is being investigated to avoid such incidents in future. It will be ensured that the justice is done to the aggrieved and culprit gets punishment.—PR
Applications are now open for the 2018 series of The Great British Bake Off.
If you are brilliant with brioche, marvellous with meringue or super with Sponge, then why not put your baking skills to the test?
Contestants and stars of the Great British Bake Off 2017 SUS-170825-150836001
Producers of the show - which controversially moved to Channel 4 from the BBC ahead of the last series - are looking for a fresh batch of brilliant, amateur bakers to ‘dough’ battle and enter the tent for the ninth series of The Great British Bake Off.
Channel 4 confirmed earlier this month that Prue Leith, Paul Hollywood, Noel Fielding and Sandi Toksvig will return to front the show next year.
“If you or someone you know, is ready to sieve the dream,” say the producers, “then why not take a whisk and apply now?”
Deadline for all applications is Sunday 7th January 2018.
You can apply online at www.applyforbakeoff.co.uk, phone 0207 067 4837 or email applyforbakeoff@loveproductions.co.uk
WARSAW (Reuters) - Poland has entered a "constructive dialogue" with the European Commission over the country's judicial reform and the next two months will be very important with respect to reaching a potential agreement, Poland's prime minister said on Monday.
"In the context of the talks that are taking place (with EU officials), I can say that there is a light at the end of the tunnel, that we will reach an agreement," Morawiecki said at a press conference with German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Warsaw.
"For sure, this will require understanding on both sides," he said.
(Reporting by Pawel Sobczak and Pawel Florkiewicz; Writing Marcin Goettig)
Five yoga poses to do to help you sleep with MotivatePT. These poses can calm the brain, relieve stress and mild depression, reduce backaches and relax the body.
From owning bars in Prague, Melville and San Francisco to opening Lenin’s Vodka Bar and SoMa Art Space in Maboneng, this isn’t Roman Slepica’s first rodeo.
Slepica is now also the owner of the Blind Tiger Cafe in Parkview, a 1920s-inspired speakeasy that leads onto an outdoor terrace restaurant serving traditional California cafe cuisine.
Slepica is a Parkview local and grew up in the neighbourhood too, so it’s fair to say things have come full circle for him.
We chat with him to ﬁnd out more.
What has changed since you first opened in June?
It’s still really early days for us, so we have so many things we’d like to do. We just built a deck on the side of the main bar area and once our outdoor terrace ﬂoor is completed in the next few weeks, those areas will be perfect for summer.
We plan to open for Sunday brunch sometime soon, with a special brunch-only menu, so watch this space.
Real Monarchs soccer coach charged with domestic violence
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The coach of a minor league soccer team in Utah is facing multiple charges of domestic assault and attempting to tamper with a witness.
Prosecutors in Draper filed four misdemeanor charges against 36-year-old Mark Briggs last Wednesday. Briggs coaches the Real Monarchs, a Herriman-based team that plays in the United Soccer League and is affiliated with Real Salt Lake of Major League Soccer.
Briggs' attorney Greg Skordas says that there was no merit to the claims and that the case should not have been filed.
Real Salt Lake spokesman Trey Fitz-Gerald said the team would issue a statement Tuesday afternoon.
English native Briggs has been head coach of the Real Monarchs since 2017.
We’ve had a nod back to many past kits over the years and for a long time in our history we had white trim on the shirts and white shorts but you never see that anymore.I’d love to see a kit like that one Harry Bath is parading the trophy in above. With hoops like that too, not too thin like the St George WCS kit a few years ago and not too thick like ones we’ve had in recent years.What would you like to see?
FILE - In this July 4, 2014 file photo, fireworks illuminate the sky over the U.S. Capitol building and the Washington Monument during Fourth of July celebrations in Washington. PBS’ tradition of broadcasting music and fireworks from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol is facing competition from a different live concert in the same city at the same time hosted on the White House’s South Lawn. Though each event will feature competing “American Idol” alums, the PBS’ “A Capitol Fourth” has the bigger stars: The Beach Boys, Jimmy Buffett, Pentatonix, Chita Rivera, Luke Combs, The Temptations, Renee Fleming, CeCe Winans, Joshua Bell and “American Idol” singer Lauren Alaina. It will be hosted by John Stamos. Evan Vucci, File AP Photo
Buses line up at Stafford Senior High School waiting for students to load. Stafford County Schools is short on bus drivers by 20 of their 220 target.
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A 19-year-old man and a second person have been arrested on allegations that they conspired to hire a gunman to kill the teen’s father, a jeweler slain in his home in March.
Travis County sheriff’s officials say Nicolas Patrick Shaughnessy and Jaclyn Alexa Edison, also 19, were arrested Tuesday each on a count of criminal solicitation to commit capital murder.
They were being held Wednesday at the Travis County jail.
Shaughnessy’s mother, Corey Shaughnessy, had called 911 in the early morning hours of March 2 to report an intruder in their Austin home.
Responding deputies found the body of Theodore Shaughnessy. Authorities say the plot also called for his wife to be killed, but she was unharmed.
The shooter has not been apprehended.
Online jail records don’t list attorneys for the younger Shaughnessy or Edison.
Democrat Jeff Carr is running for New Mexico's lieutenant governor's seat in the 2018 midterm primary elections because he believes in service to his state. Democrat Carr running for NM lieutenant governor's seat in 2018 primary election Democrat Jeff Carr is running for New Mexico's lieutenant governor's seat in the 2018 midterm primary elections because he believes in service to his state.
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KALAMAZOO, MI -- Kalamazoo Public Safety officers are investigating after an 18-year-old man arrived at the hospital Thursday with a stab wound.
The Kalamazoo man arrived at the Bronson Methodist Hospital Emergency Room about 5:12 p.m. Oct. 5, according to a news release.
Police said the victim told officers he had been stabbed but gave very little information.
The victim was immediately taken into surgery because of injuries to his abdomen. He remains in critical condition at this time.
Officers were able to locate a scene where the stabbing took place. Lab personnel responded to the 800 block of North Rose Street to process the scene.
Police said officers searched the area in an attempt to find witnesses to the assault.
At this time, officers have very little information to go on and are asking for the public's help.
Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 269-337-8994 or Silent Observer at 269-343-2100.
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) - A wide spread issue caused problems to Champaign County's 911 and non-emergency numbers.
METCAD was made aware of a wide spread issues on Friday afternoon. Calls were not being received at METCAD, which includes 911 and non-emergency calls to 217-333-8911.
The service was repaired quickly and was back up and running at 2 p.m.
After less an a year on the job, Hobart City Manager Larry Adler is leaving the position.
The Hobart Public Works Authority met in closed session for about half an hour Tuesday evening before unanimously approving a motion to not renew Adler's contract when it expires June 30. The Authority also placed Adler on paid administrative leave immediately.
The day-to-day duties of the city manager have been transferred to City Clerk Ashley Slaughterback, the Mayor and Vice Mayor.
There was no elaboration on the reason for the action. The City is now searching for a new Manager.
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Retailer rue21 announced over the weekend that it will close 400 stores, including a number of them in South Texas.
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LCH, the clearing house majority-owned by the London Stock Exchange, enjoyed a "record" first half despite the UK's impending departure from the European Union threatening its dominance in the market for euro-denominated derivatives.
LCH cleared interest-rate swaps with a notional value of more than $575.8tn in the six months to June 30, an LCH spokeswoman said — a 23% increase year-on-year.
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A woman was sentenced Monday to between two and 15 years for an August 2017 drunk driving crash that killed a Grand Rapids woman and her dog.
Court officials say Kristina Ryl pleaded guilty in February to charges of operating while intoxicated causing death and operating under the influence causing serious injury. She was sentenced Monday in Kent County Circuit Court.
Joy Gillette, 75, and her 77-year-old husband were walking their two dogs August 23 when Ryl hit them with her vehicle in the 3400 block of Michigan Street NE near Twin Lakes Drive.
Gillette and one of the dogs died and her husband was injured in the crash.
Litecoin Foundation Reports ‘No Issues’ Since SegWit Activation
The litecoin cryptocurrency adopted an upgrade called Segregated Witness just over a month ago and, so far, things seem to be going smoothly.
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The pair cracked psychological 114.00 barrier today, on extension above initial target at 113.91(Fibo 61.8% of 115.36/111.57 downleg). Fresh bulls were limited by falling 30 SMA for now, but the downside stays protected by 20SMA at 113.35 that marks initial support. Expect near-term action to remain biased higher while the price remains above upside-turning daily Tenkan-sen (currently at 112.85). Daily close above 113.91 is needed to signal further recovery and open way towards next pivotal barrier at 114.54 (daily Kijun-sen).
Res: 113.91; 114.13; 114.54; 114.93
Sup: 113.35; 113.20; 112.85; 112.50
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Snap acquired loads of new investors when it went public last month, including people who own mutual funds that bought shares. But while the stock had just been listed for trading, those new owners were not the first fund investors with a stake in the image messaging service.
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4 Men Charged In $16M Pentagon Kickback Scheme
Law360, Washington (October 6, 2017, 4:05 PM EDT) -- Four men, including a government employee, have been charged with operating a kickback and bribery scheme that saddled the Department of Defense’s Office of Inspector General with more than $15.7 million in fraudulent payments on a telecommunications contract, according to an indictment unsealed Thursday in Virginia federal court.
U.S. Department of Justice prosecutors said that business owner William S. Wilson, 52, paid hundreds of thousands of dollars in kickbacks to a pair of high-level employees of a prime contractor to steer information technology subcontracts to his two Lake...
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Two-time defending champion Oracle Team USA has unveiled the 50-foot catamaran it will sail in the 35th America’s Cup in Bermuda this year.
Skipper Jimmy Spithill says the boat, which is just longer than 49 feet, is more refined than the 45-foot cat the syndicate has been training in.
Says Spithill: “Now it really starts for this boat. There are 100 days to go and the clock’s ticking. We really need to put some hours on it.”
Qualifying races begin May 26. The America’s Cup match, between Oracle and the winner of the challenger series, will begin June 17.
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Oracle unveiled its new catamaran on Tuesday night. It will launch and christen it with champagne on Wednesday, and begin dockside testing. It will go for its first sail as soon as the weather permits.
It has been weeks since the passing of the Bollywood icon Sridevi, leaving behind family, memories and shelved movies.
After Sridevi’s untimely demise, it was reported that Karan Johar was going to shelf his upcoming movie ‘Shiddat’, which Sridevi was to feature in.
But according to tinsel town rumor reports, veteran actress Madhuri Dixit has stepped into the shoes of late actor Sridevi.
READ ALSO: Raj Thackeray attacks Maharashtra government for giving state funeral for Sridevi
Amid speculations, Sridevi’s first born Jhanvi Kapoor has confirmed that the Dhak Dhak girl will indeed replace Hawa Hawai girl in Abhisek Varma’s directorial, on her Twitter handle.
The Karan Johar’s upcoming production has an ensemble cast comprising of Varun Dhawan, Sonakshi Sinha, Alia Bhatt, Sanjay Dutt and Aditya Roy Kapur.
The flick will be a period drama set in 1940s. Before the untimely demise of Sridevi in Dubai on 24 February, 2018, she and Dutt were set to reunite on screen after 25 years.
press release: Witwen Concerts in the Campground. Free concerts. Bring your lawn chairs and corkscrews! Located 7 miles west of Prairie du Sac in the historical Witwen Campground. Presenting the best concerts in one of the sweetest settings on earth! Grounds and concessions open at 4:30 pm; concerts begin at 6:30 pm.
Todd Fisher, son of Debbie Reynolds and brother of Carrie Fisher, says his mother prepared him for her death. Fisher says his mom set him up for her passing the day his sister, the beloved actress Carrie Fisher, died in December 2016. Wochit
Hannibal Buress’ Set Was Cut After Inappropriate Joke
Hannibal Buress had his comedy set cut short prematurely just minutes into his show at Loyola University Chicago this past weekend.
According to the university, Buress began his comedy routine at the Catholic school displaying the email from school officials that outlined all the restrictions for the performers. In the outline it banned topics included discussing sexual assault, rape, race, and sexual orientation in any of the performances.
Buress’ mic was cut after he made a joke about priests sexually abusing children within the Catholic Church. Buress attempted to continue performing despite having no microphone and the officials running the event increased the mic noise until he left the stage.
Audience members upset with the mic being cut began chanting “we want refunds,” Buress returned to the stage and made jokes about his microphone being cut and later received a standing ovation from the crowd.
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HOLLAND, Mass. (WWLP) – Some of the best known recreational activities in the Hampden County Town of Holland are off-limits until further notice.
There’s no fishing allowed at the Hamilton reservoir. Property owners along the 364 acre lake can’t put their boats in the water and no one’s allowed to go swimming.
Every spring, the town treats the reservoir with chemicals to kill the growth of weeds.
Christine McCooe, President of Hamilton Reservoir Associates said, “Well it’s invasive, it takes the oxygen away from the fish from the water, you can’t swim in it, it’s really dangerous.”
However, the town’s warm weather oasis won’t be off-limits much longer. McCooe expects the fishing, boating, and swimming ban to be lifted by the weekend.
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Two people have been killed after two airplanes collided in midair near McKinney, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016. The Federal Aviation Administration says the collision occurred shortly after 5:30 p.m. near Aero Country Airport.
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HOUSTON — Houston police are investigating after a driver was killed during a fatal crash over the weekend in the Fifth Ward.
The incident happened around 3:10 p.m. Sunday in the 3300 block of Broyles Street.
Police said a woman was speeding down Broyles Street in a black Mazda when the driver of a Ford pickup truck, which was also speeding, veered into her lane and struck the woman’s vehicle near Collingsworth Street. The crash caused both vehicles to lose control and flip over, investigators said.
The Mazda hit a street sign, a power pole, a tree and then finally a house before coming to rest. The victim was thrown from her seat and later pronounced dead at the scene.
The Ford struck three vehicles parked in the front of the same house. The driver was questioned and then released.
The case will be presented to the Harris County grand jury for possible charges, the police department said.
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Cayman Islands National Cricket team captain Ramon Sealy goes to bat for Technical Director Peter Anderson and calls for the cricket community to support him.
This comes after some in the cricket community, including Sports Councillor David Wight, voiced anger and disappointment following the team’s winless run in the ICC World Cricket League Division 5 tournament.
Sealy says now is the time to rally around the team and the sport’s top coach.
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The Toronto Blue Jays have added relief pitcher Tim Mayza and removed Leonel Campos to their roster according to TSN baseball reporter Scott Mitchell.
Taylor Cole has also been unconditionally released. Cole landed on the DL with a broken toe after his MLB debut last week.
RHP Leonel Campos optioned, LHP Tim Mayza has been recalled from Triple-A Buffalo.
RHP Taylor Cole unconditionally released. #BlueJays — Scott Mitchell (@ScottyMitchTSN) August 14, 2017
In 19.1 innings in Triple-A, Mayza owns an ERA of 0.93 with 16 strikeouts.
In other news Miguel Montero will begin a rehab assignment Tuesday at Triple-A Buffalo.
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Red Bluff >> The Tehama County Board of Supervisors approved updates Tuesday that set priorities for fire and fuel management projects in the county. The Tehama East and Tehama West community wildfire protection plans will be available for public review at the Hazard Mitigation Open House Wednesday evening.
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Seventeen lucky kids got to ‘Shop with a Cop’ this past weekend in Alliston. Nottawasaga OPP reached out to schools within the detachment, each choosing a deserving student for the shopping spree. The program was designed to provide gifts and a positive experience for elementary aged children and their families. Each was given $100 to spend at Walmart on gifts for them and their families. They then went to Murphy’s Farm to wrap them, take a wagon ride and visit with Santa. Each was also given a Zehrs $50 gift card to put toward a Christmas dinner.
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Former Auburn defensive back Michael Sherwood will finish his football career in Division II.
Sherwood, who left Auburn after graduating earlier this month, transferred to Arkansas Tech.
A 5-foot-10, 178-pound former walk-on, Sherwood appeared in six games over the last two seasons for the Tigers and had five tackles and a pass breakup. He had three tackles and forced a fumble on A-Day.
Nicknamed "Dirty Mike," Sherwood was beloved by his teammates for his energy and willingness to play wherever the defense needed.
Former Auburn analyst and B.C. Rain coach Brent Dearmon is the offensive coordinator at Arkansas Tech.
More Brits are gardening than ever before - but many can't tell the difference between flowers and weeds, according to a new poll.
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Tennessee Senate passes bill for monument to unborn
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Republican-led Tennessee Senate has passed a bill that calls for a monument to unborn children to be placed on the state Capitol grounds.
The Senate’s 23-3 vote Monday sends the legislation back to the House, which has already passed the bill once. Lawmakers need to agree on an amendment to send the legislation to Republican Gov. Bill Haslam.
The proposal would raise private funds for a monument to victims of abortion, named “Tennessee Monument to Unborn Children, In Memory of the Victims of Abortion: Babies, Women, and Men.”
The GOP-led House passed it last week by a vote of 63-15 following a brief, heated debate.
The bill was sponsored by Rep. Jerry Sexton, a Republican from Bean Station, and Sen. Steve Southerland, a Republican from Morristown.
The Kansas City Chiefs are back to working towards another playoff berth.
Phase one of the Chiefs off-season workout schedule has started. Phase one entails voluntary workouts and a little instruction in the class room. No physical drills can be involved right now with coaches and players, just weightlifting workouts.
Head Coach Andy Reid spoke to the media on Monday to discuss injury news on the players who had off-season surgery, he also spoke about the state of the team, what the status is on several positions and a little bit on the draft coming up next week.
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WASHINGTON (AP) - Former Cambridge Analytica employee Christopher Wylie has arrived on Capitol Hill, where he is talking to House Democrats about his time with the data mining firm affiliated with President Donald Trump's campaign.
Wylie's visit is part of a Democratic attempt to keep congressional focus on Russian meddling in the 2016 election and whether Trump's campaign was involved. He is talking to Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee Tuesday and Democrats on the House intelligence committee Wednesday.
The GOP-led House intelligence panel shut down its Russian meddling probe last month, saying they don't see any evidence of collusion or coordination.
Wylie sparked a global debate over electronic privacy in March when he was part of an effort to reveal that Cambridge Analytica had gathered millions of Facebook profiles to influence elections.
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LONDON, June 15 DP Eurasia, the Domino's Pizza franchise holder in Russia and Turkey, has set a price range of between 200 and 230 pence a share for its initial public offer on the London Stock Exchange, implying a market capitalisation of up to 331 million pounds ($422 million).
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A Rhode Island company is going to build a wind farm that will be 10 times the size of the nation's first offshore wind farm.
Deepwater Wind says the new 400-megawatt wind farm will also create more than 800 jobs in Rhode Island.
Democratic Gov. Gina Raimondo and other officials visited the Port of Providence on Wednesday for the announcement.
Massachusetts and Rhode Island announced offshore wind projects last week aimed at delivering 1,200 megawatts of energy, enough to power about 600,000 homes.
The company also built the nation's first offshore wind farm off Block Island, Rhode Island. It has five turbines. This latest project will have up to 50 turbines south of Martha's Vineyard.
Deepwater Wind's CEO says it will be "an enormous clean energy machine."
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Federal study may lead to more Omaha-area lakes
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A new federal study could speed up the construction of several more lakes in the Omaha area to help control flooding and boost recreation options.
The Omaha World-Herald reports that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Papio-Missouri River Natural Resources District will reopen a study of the Papillion Creek Watershed that hasn't been touched since the early 1970s. The federal agency approved the study in June as Nebraska's only project to receive funding this year.
The decision to resume the decades-dormant study could lead to lakes near the district opening to the public in about 15 years. The lakes were projected to take about 50 years to construct.
The move comes as the latest addition to the Omaha area's system of flood-control reservoirs, Flanagan Lake, opened last month.
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Marion, who was born in Westphalia, Germany, in 1871, moved to England to live with an aunt when she was 15 to escape her abusive father. Four years later, she took to the stage as a music hall actress.
But on signing her first contract with an agent, she was knocked unconscious and sexually assaulted — an experience that Dr Fern Riddell, who used the scrapbook as a basis for her book Death In Ten Minutes, says spurred her into campaigning for women's rights.
"This is an actress who fought back against sexual harassment in her industry for 20 years. No one would listen to her," Riddell told BuzzFeed News.
"In end, being so frustrated and so angry, and so upset and damaged by what was [being done] to women in that industry by men, she turned to the bomb and the arson campaign of the Suffragettes."
According to preliminary data, there were 14 people on board, including 8 police officers and two judges.
Other local news outlets insist that there were 12 people on board.
There was no immediate report on the number of casualties or possible reasons for the crash.
According to the Daily Sabah newspaper, search and rescue teams were dispatched to the area. Heavy fog in the area made the rescue operation difficult, Turkish media reports said.
The helicopter disappeared 10 minutes after taking off from the town of Pulumur, in Tunceli province, the regional governor's office said, assuming that the weather conditions could contribute to the helicopter's crash.
Supporters of Jamaat-e-Islami, a Pakistani religious party, protest during a rally to condemn violence in Syria, in Karachi, Pakistan on Sunday. Several protester hold a sign referring to the United Nations, that reads, "where is UNO?."
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A grenade that was buried in a neighborhood in Kingman, AZ. (Photo: Mohave County Sheriff's Office)
The Mohave County Sheriff’s Office found a buried grenade buried in the 2100 block of Hearne Avenue in Kingman, Arizona Friday afternoon.
The sheriff’s office said that they received an anonymous tip that a grenade had been buried in the area.
After the tip was confirmed, the Kingman Police Department Bomb Squad safely removed and disposed of the grenade, according to the sheriff’s office.
The area has been declared safe by all responding units.
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We're in the middle of a revolution. It's a cultural revolution, but it started in Hollywood. Thanks to a group of extremely brave women who spoke out despite threats both legal and emotional (and a wealth of other societal pressures that have historically kept these things at bay), the industry is finally starting to talk about how difficult it's been for women to thrive (and even survive) in Hollywood.
In a period marked by sadness for all the victims and shock for all of the men who have been disgraced, there have also been bright spots. There's the pride felt for the accusers willing to stand up and also in the men who are rallying around them and starting a dialogue about how to change things for the better. Many people believe it's the start of a new frontier in Hollywood, one that is more inclusive and one in which the old boys club is dead and gone.
But this morning's Golden Globes nominations are a reminder that there is still so much work left to do.
HALIFAX — A weatherman says he got more than he bargained for during a recent trip to a Costco in Halifax after finding a live scorpion in a bag of bananas.
Nathan Coleman, a reporter for The Weather Network, says he was unloading groceries when his 11-year-old daughter spotted something squirming in a plastic bag.
Coleman says he dismissed the rustling until his mother put the bananas away and noticed the barb-tailed insect.
He says he double-bagged the scorpion and drove to the Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History, where it has been jarred for observation.
Coleman says a warehouse manager has apologized to him and says Costco is looking into the incident, but he thinks the product should be pulled from the shelves in the interest of safety.
He says he’s hoping to find out whether the scorpion is venomous and how it was able to journey thousands of kilometres.
BEIJING An explosion in northern China's Shanxi province on Saturday evening killed at least nine and injured six, state news agency Xinhua reported.
The blast occurred in a residential building and was believed to have been caused by illegally stored explosives, Xinhua said. An investigation was underway.
A number of buildings collapsed and search and rescue work continued on Sunday afternoon, said state broadcaster CCTV.
China has a poor record of industrial explosive accidents in residential areas.
In October, 14 people were killed in neighbouring Shaanxi province when a blast caused by illegally stored explosives destroyed a block of prefabricated houses.
A province-wide investigation into explosive production and storage was launched following the incident.
Both Shanxi and Shaanxi have large coal mining industries, where explosives are regularly used.
(Reporting by Cate Cadell; Editing by Randy Fabi)
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It is back to business for Manchester United.
The Reds will be looking to return to winning ways when they face Bournemouth in the Premier League on Wednesday night.
United fell to a disappointing derby day defeat against Man City on the weekend and will be looking to get back on track at Old Trafford against the Cherries.
United were without the suspended Paul Pogba for Sunday's defeat as Jose Mourinho 's men fell to a 2-1 loss, despite a first half goal from Marcus Rasford.
Mourinho will be speaking to the press later today ahead of the return to league action and we expect to hear updates on Eric Bailly , Michael Carrick and Marouane Fellaini who all missed the game through injury.
In transfer news, Ryan Sessegnon is the latest name linked with a move.
Stick with us as we bring you all the news and transfer updates LIVE from Old Trafford.
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Baku. 13 February. REPORT.AZ/ "Just like in Afrin, we will protect our rights in the Aegean Sea."
Report informs, President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke at the expanded meeting of the Justice and Development Party (AKP) parliamentary faction.
"The search for natural gas on the coast of Cyprus and inferior activity on the rocks in the Aegean Sea do not elude our attention. We once again warn those who misusing the tense situation in the south of our country, go too far in Cyprus and Aegean. We will also destroy their plans in the same way as we did with the operations Euphrates Shield and Olive Branch and also our future operations in Manbij and other regions, violating the scenarios of those who are conducting erroneous scores on our southern border”, he stressed.
More than 23,000 MRI interventions were carried out at Mater Dei Hospital in 2017, the Health Minister said on Saturday.
Chris Fearne was speaking during the Joint Surgical and Radiological Symposium aimed at raising awareness about radiology.
Mr Fearne said the radiology sector has improved considerably and is now considered essential to establish the most precise diagnosis.
He also said that the number of CT scans had increased from 18,000 in 2010 to more than 37,757 in 2017.
The Medical Imaging Department had seen an investment of around €7 million in the last few years.
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Insurer Sheds Wrongful Seizure Suit Over Congo Plane Crash
A company whose airplane crashed in the Democratic Republic of Congo in 2012 cannot pursue its lawsuit alleging aviation insurance provider Global Aerospace Inc. unlawfully kept possession of valuable salvaged parts and let them deteriorate, a Delaware judge ruled Thursday, because the action was filed too late.
ROCHESTER, Ind. (WANE) Indiana State troopers responded to a plane crash in Rochester Monday evening.
According to a release from state police, an airplane took of from Rochester Airport around 6:45 p.m. and flew 500 feet before the engine stalled.
The pilot, 58-year-old Kenneth Bergman of Claypool, was able to glide the 2016 Easy Rider Experimental aircraft to a parking lot of a nearby company on North State Road 25.
Bergman, the only person inside the plane, suffered minor injuries. Nobody else was injured.
The investigation will be continued by the Federal Aviation Administration.
Police in Bermuda say they have found the body of a missing 19-year-old St. Joseph's University student.Mark Dombroski was on the island for a rugby tour with the university. He was last seen at a bar.He was due to leave Bermuda Sunday.Bermuda Police Service spokesman Dwayne Caines did not disclose any details about the discoveryDombroski was a graduate of Archmere Academy in Claymont, Delaware, and was a freshman at St. Joe's.
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A Plum-native teenager is moving on to the state finals of the National American Miss Pageant in August.
Gabrielle M. Boulis, 17, an eleventh grade student at Chartiers Valley High School in Bridgeville, will compete in the 16-18 age group against other girls from the state to become Miss Pennsylvania Teen. If she wins, she will compete in California to become 2018's National American Miss.
Winners of the state competition in Harrisburg receive a $1,000 cash award, a crown and banner, a bouquet of roses and a paid-for trip to California with a tour of Hollywood and tickets to Disneyland.
Boulis' activities include singing, dancing, acting, theater, painting, and track and field. She excels academically with high honors. She is the daughter of Angel Skulos-Boulis and Markell Boulis.
The state competition is held Aug. 12 and 13.
Dillon Carr is a Tribune-Review staff writer. Reach him at 412-871-2325, dcarr@tribweb.com or via Twitter @dillonswriting.
AOL AIM Is Officially Over
AOL has made the decision to discontinue AIM effective December 15, 2017. It’s the end of an era!
All good things come to an end. On Dec 15, we'll bid farewell to AIM. Thank you to all our users! #AIMemories https://t.co/b6cjR2tSuU pic.twitter.com/V09Fl7EPMx — AIM (@aim) October 6, 2017
So, why is AIM being laid to rest? Obvious answer, but the company said that, “AIM tapped into new digital technologies and ignited a cultural shift, but the way in which we communicate with each other has profoundly changed.” It makes sense that texting, social media, and all of the other things that we use today took a role in the demise of AIM.
Some of you might have already thought AIM was over, but now that it’s official, it’s sad to take a walk down memory lane and realize you can’t set your away message to ~*thinking about her*~
AIM, signing off!
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A South Bruce Peninsula Councilor charged with assaulting a fellow councilor this summer, will be allowed back in council chambers.
Craig Gammie will hire a police officer to escort him to council on December 19th.
If he did not return before year’s end, he risked losing his seat on council for being absent from meetings longer than 3 months.
He’s not been allowed in South Bruce Peninsula council chambers since allegedly assaulting Deputy Mayor Jay Kirkland back in September.
A judge has allowed Gammie’s “brief” return, in order for to temporarily retain his council seat.
Gammie is only allowed to be in chambers for a matter of minutes. Long enough to have attendance noted, and then he must leave.
His assault trial begins in August.
FOREX-Dollar gains as Fed sticks to guns on policy tightening
LONDON, June 15 The dollar inched higher on Thursday, with expectations of another Federal Reserve rate hike this year kept alive by a policy meeting that also pointed the way to a trimming of the huge emergency funds pumped into the economy since 2009.
The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office wants the public's help to solve a 5-month-old double slaying.
They are seeking information about the killings of 85-year-old Patricia Wilson and her son, 64-year-old Robert Wilson. They were found dead Aug. 15 in their home near the city of Sycamore. Autopsy results showed they were beaten with a blunt object.
There is a $25,000 reward for information leading to an arrest.
Authorities say they have ruled out the Wilsons' immediate family members. Investigators have asked the state crime lab to analyze more than 100 items.
They've viewed surveillance camera video from businesses located between Sycamore and Chicago where Patricia Wilson's stolen car was found. Some video shows the car, but no frames captured the face of the driver.
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Courtesy of Getty Images’ Rick DiamondJason Aldean raised more than $700,000 for the children’s hospital in his hometown this weekend, thanks to his sold-out Concert for the Kids in Macon, Georgia.
Before the show, the two-time ACM Entertainer of the Year visited with patients and their families, and the hospital officially renamed one of its streets Jason Aldean Way.
“Macon will always be my roots,” Jason reflected. “When I moved away to chase music, all I wanted to do was make my family and hometown proud. But, I’m just a singer. I’m honored to be able to do what I do to help raise money, but the doctors and staff are the heroes and are changing these kids’ lives.”
This was the second year in a row that Jason’s held the fundraising concert. In all, he’s brought in more than $1.2 million for the facility.
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Neuse went 2-for-3 with five RBI from a three-run home run and a two-run single while also drawing a walk and scoring once in Sunday's 14-0 Cactus League win over the White Sox.
Just another scoreboard-busting performance for the 23-year-old, who's opened eyes this spring with five homers and 15 RBI over 49 plate appearances. Neuse similarly smoked Double-A pitching in a modest stint at Midland last season, posting a .373/.427/.433 line over 75 plate appearances after arriving in a five-player deal with the Nationals last July. While he's likely to start 2018 with the RockHounds, a fairly prompt ascension to Triple-A Nashville is certainly conceivable, and an eventual major-league call-up isn't completely out of the question, either.
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov met North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during a visit to Pyongyang on Thursday, Russian news agencies reported citing a delegation source.
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Lavrov traveled to North Korea on Thursday and was due to hold talks with counterpart Ri Yong Ho about the situation on the Korean peninsula.
Lavrov’s trip is taking place ahead of a possible summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and the North Korean leader next month.
The American Canyon High girls basketball team concluded the season on a strong note on Tuesday with a 49-20 win over Fairfield.
Kayleen Tabas and Bella Tapia each scored 12 points and Monique Thomas added eight for the Wolves, who finished the year 8-17 overall, 4-6 in league play.
Central Florida’s congressional delegation is expressing sadness and solidarity after Wednesday’s shooting outside of Washington, D.C., at a baseball practice.
Ron DeSantis says he believes he was approached by the gunman while leaving the practice. DeSantis tells multiple news organizations the man asked whether Democrats or Republicans were on the field.
Stephanie Murphy echoed remarks Speaker Paul Ryan delivered on the House floor, saying “An attack on one of us is an attack on all of us.”
Val Demings described the rampage as “senseless” and says she was saddened but relieved the gunman was stopped. He was shot and died later at a hospital.
Dan Webster called for prayers for House Majority Whip Steve Scalise and the other wounded. Two Capitol Police officers and a former congressional aide were also shot.
AURORA, Colo. — A 12-year-old Aurora boy who had been missing since Sunday night has been found, the Aurora Police Department said
Lucas Vaughan was last seen about 6 p.m. Sunday near the 2300 block of South Dawson Way. He was believed to have run away from home.
Police said the boy was found Wednesday morning, that he is safe and he will be reunited with his family.
Police did not say where the boy was found or elaborate on the circumstances surrounding his disappearance.
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Photo : Alabama linebacker Reuben Foster celebrates with the fans during the celebration postgame in the Alabama vs. Florida SEC Championship football game, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016, at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Ga. Alabama won 54-16.
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Beaumont is investing $150 million into the construction. An additional $10 million from charitable giving, which has reached $5 million, will cover the rest of the costs. The hospital is working with community leaders to reach its fundraising goal, an official said.
"Our physicians embrace the hospital's growth and development as we move forward with new technology and facilities," Michael Rebock, vice president and chief medical officer, said in a statement.
The project includes a more energy efficient power plant that is expected to be completed in March and a 473-space parking structure that was completed in October 2016.
Dallas-based HKS Architects Inc. handles design, Southfield-based Plante & Moran CRESA LLC handles real estate and Southfield-based Barton Malow Co. and Livonia-based Aim Construction Inc. handle construction on the project.
A judge who lay on a cot as though he were a condemned man on a gurney after issuing an order halting Arkansas’ multiple execution plan has been barred from taking up any death penalty-related cases.
The state Supreme Court reassigned the cases from Pulaski County Circuit Judge Wendell Griffen on Monday, days after he participated in the anti-death penalty demonstration outside the governor’s mansion. Griffin is being referred to a disciplinary panel.
Griffen did not immediately return a message Monday seeking reaction to the high court’s order. He has said he’s morally opposed to the death penalty and that his personal beliefs alone shouldn’t disqualify him from taking up certain cases.
Griffen’s protest has sparked outrage among death penalty supporters, including Republican lawmakers who described it as judicial misconduct.
NEW YORK- (02/14/2017) Former store clerk, Pedro Hernandez, has been found guilty by a New York state court jury for the murder of Etan Patz. The verdict comes nearly 40 years after the boy’s death.
Pats disappeared from his bus stop back in May of 1979 after Hernandez reportedly lured him to a basement and then killed him.
The 56-year-old confessed to the murder back in 2012, but his lawyers argued that he was mentally ill. The case did go to trial in 2015 but ended in mistrial.
Hernandez lawyers say they may file an appeal.
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White House chief strategist Steve Bannon’s job may be on the chopping block as President Trump suspects he is behind damaging leaks about West Wing staffers, according to a new report Saturday.
Bannon’s West Wing colleagues believe he’s behind leaks about national security adviser H.R. McMaster, who has been the target of far-right attacks, Axios reported.
Breitbart News, which Bannon used to run, has targeted McMaster in recent weeks though the top White House aide has told his colleagues he is not behind the attacks.
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Luciano Acosta scored in the 97th minute to give D.C. United a 2-2 draw with the Houston Dynamo on Saturday.Alberth Elis took advantage of two D.C. blunders in as many minutes to give Houston a 2-0 lead in the first half. He scored for the second straight game by picking off a poor back pass fromYamil Asad for the breakthrough, then a minute later intercepted aFrederic Brillant pass and fedMauro Manotas for a second goal.But Darren Mattocks cut inside to get a goal back for United five minutes after half-time, and Acosta, making his first start of the season after a suspension, fired a first-time shot after the ball fell to him following a late set piece to net the equalizer.The game was played at the tiny Maryland SoccerPlex while United nears the completion of its new Audi Field, and the attendance was announced at 5,128 fans.United is still looking for a win after two draws and a a defeat in its opening three games, while Houston now has a win, loss and draw to begin the season.
Home Illinois Midwestern States See Influx Of Snowy Owls December 11th, 2017 Britney Taylor Illinois, Indiana
Indiana and other Midwestern states are seeing an influx of snowy owls. The all-white raptor, native to the artic, is rarely seen south of Lake Michigan.
Indiana Department of Natural Resources Biologists say the owls are migrating south, from northern Canada, during what’s called an irruption. The owls cycle through this every four to five years.
Researchers believe this year’s irruption could be larger than the last one in the winter of 2013-2014.
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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — City Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell plans to look into why Philadelphia’s African-American males lag behind when it comes to college enrollment.
Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell calls it a civil rights issue: Why so few African-American males in Philadelphia attend college. She plans a resolution to hold hearings.
“All of us feel that we’re not doing our jobs when we don’t have all of our students competing.”
She made her announcement at Boys’ Latin Charter High School, where founder David Hardy outlined Philadelphia’s problem.
“Black males who make up 25 percent of the enrollment in the school district finish college at about a three percent rate.”
Hardy says he expects the hearings to find that employers have to look outside Philadelphia for qualified workers.
“I think she’s going to find that when you have this low of a college completion rate, it leaves a hole in the economy here.”
Blackwell says it’s an issue that traditional district and charter schools need to tackle together.
The mother of a Texas man who was fatally shot by police last year says sheriff's deputies recently turned up at her mother's home and tried to serve a warrant for the dead man's arrest.
Dee Crane told The Associated Press on Wednesday that Tarrant County deputies came to the house in Arlington this month, making her family "hysterical all over again."
Sheriff's office spokesman David McClelland hasn't responded to messages seeking comment.
Twenty-three-year-old Tavis Crane was killed in February 2017. Authorities say he ran over an Arlington police officer while attempting to flee a traffic stop.
Officer Craig Roper entered Crane's car and fatally shot him. Crane's two-year-old daughter and two friends were also in the car. They were not hurt.
A grand jury took no action against Roper.
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Bill Greason is now 92 years old, but he's still spry enough to throw out the first pitch at an Oklahoma City Dodgers game, and on Monday night, he was inducted into the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame.
Greason broke the color barrier for Oklahoma City minor league baseball, first playing for the OKC Indians in 1952.
You cannot keep doing the same thing and expect sudden progress to happen. It is not a magic to “happen”.
Your blog’s growth is directly proportional to the amount of smart work you put in.
Smart work means analysing every step and improvising on the go.
If you are blindly blogging without analyzing, it is time to stop now and take a look at the reasons why you are not getting any results!
People on the Internet always find weird coincidences, like this one that has everyone a little spooked.
LeBron James just lost the 2017 NBA Finals to the Golden State Warriors, the same year Alabama lost in the college football title game. That’s the sixth time in the past six years that Alabama’s postseason result has lined up exactly with James’s, per Reddit, which was picked up by various outlets:
LeBron has still never won a title in a year that Alabama didn't win one too. pic.twitter.com/NwgzcQWfsU — RedditCFB (@RedditCFB) June 13, 2017
Makes you want to put on a tin foil hat, doesn’t it?
Alabama projects to be a top contender again next year, as does James and the Cleveland Cavaliers, so we’ll see if we can make it seven in a row in 2017-18.
MIAMI (AP) - Police say seven people, including three teenagers, were injured in a New Year's Day shooting in Miami-Dade's West Little River neighborhood.
The Miami Herald (http://hrld.us/2hEq8Ny ) reports that police say the victims were standing outside a house at around 6 p.m. Sunday when a car pulled and someone inside opened fire.
Police say six of the victims are in stable condition. A 17-year-old is in critical condition.
Police say there may be more than one suspect. A description of the suspect's vehicle was not given.
The Economist reports of a new working paper by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) that assesses the automatability of each task within a given job, based on a survey of skills in 2015. "Overall, the study finds that 14% of jobs across 32 countries are highly vulnerable, defined as having at least a 70% chance of automation," reports Economist. "A further 32% were slightly less imperiled, with a probability between 50% and 70%. At current employment rates, that puts 210 million jobs at risk across the 32 countries in the study ." From the report:
Mercer's Isaiah Buehler, left, and the Bears’ defense will face an option offense for the third time this season Saturday against The Citadel. Jason Vorhees jvorhees@macon.com
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Prof Ahmadreza Djalali was sentenced to death after 19 months in an Iranian prison. The Iranian-Swedish academic was sentenced to death last October after being found guilty of co-operating with enemy states and activities threatening Iranian national security. The VUB academic asked his lawyer to appeal to a higher court, but this didn't happen.
His VUB colleague Gerlant van Berlaer says: "The only explanation can be that his so called lawyer colluded with the Iranian Revolutionary Court, which convicted Djalali after physical and psychological torture". Since his sentencing VUB colleagues and Amnesty International have been trying to safeguard his rights. "Despite pressure from Belgian, Swedish and Italian academics, diplomats and politicians his rights are still being violated" Gerlant van Berlaer says.
Church bells tolled 49 times, a giant rainbow flag hung from a county government building and the names of the victims of the Pulse nightclub attack were read aloud at various ceremonies Monday as people in Orlando and beyond remembered the worst mass shooting in modern U.S. history. It seems like it would be difficult to write a 1,000-plus-word article on the deadliest shooting rampage in recent U.S. history and make no mention of the killer's motivations and allegiances.
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The Hawaiian Humane Society in partnership with Ala Moana Center is hosting Kittens and Coffee on Saturday, October 7.
This event will be held at Ala Moana Center, Level 3, Mauka Wing.
Start off your Saturday by stretching in the company of kittens at our first feline yoga class from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., or sit back and relax at our cat cafe as you cozy up with kittens from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Suzy Tam and Katie Garling joined us with more details on the event.
Kittens and Coffee
Ala Moana Center (Level 3, Mauka Wing)
Saturday, October 7
10 am – 1 pm
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BATESVILLE, Miss. (AP) — A murder trial is set to begin in the death of a 19-year-old former high school cheerleader found set on fire nearly three years ago along a back road in Mississippi.
Twenty-nine-year-old Quinton Tellis has pleaded not guilty to a murder charge in the death of Jessica Chambers. Jury selection in his trial is set to start Monday.
When firefighters found Jessica Chambers on Dec. 6, 2014, she had burns over most of her body and died hours later at a hospital. Her shocking death drew national attention amid concerns about violent crime in rural communities around the U.S.
Tellis faces life in prison without parole if convicted at his trial in Batesville, court records show.
Prosecutors declined to discuss the case. Tellis' lawyers didn't return calls seeking comment.
[India], June 15 (ANI): At least four people were killed and ten others injured in a car accident in Jaisalmer's Fatehgarh on Thursday.
The injured, along with the dead bodies, were sent to a nearby Primary Health Centre (PHC).
According to reports, the Tavera was travelling from Jaisalmer to Barmer, when the driver lost control and crashed into a tree near the Devka village.
The dead includes a child and the car's driver along with 55-year-old Hemaram and 65-year-old Dakhudevi. (ANI)
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All Parties Hurriyet Conference (APHC) leaders Mohammad Yousuf Naqash, Bilal Ahmad Siddiqui and Hakeem Abdul Rashid today visited the residences of martyrs Sameer Wani of Khan Sahib, Javaid Ahmad Dar of Wadwan and Javaid Ahmad Mir of Nasrullah Pora, Budgam district, and expressed solidarity with the bereaved families.
The leaders on the occasion reiterated to continue the mission of martyrs and said that their sacrifices would not go waste. They urged the parents of the martyrs to exhibit patience and assured them that the mission for which their loved ones laid down their lives would be accomplished at any cost. They said the world community is duty-bound to help settle the lingering Kashmir dispute so that peace could be established in the region. Meanwhile, Hurriyet, Shabbir Ahmed Dar in a statement in Srinagar condemned the arrest of JKLF Chairman, Mohammed Yasin Malik and senior Hurriyet leader, Masarat Aalam Butt and said that the freedom sentiment of the people of Kashmir.—KMS
'13th' director DuVernay says enough of 'firsts' for black women
LOS ANGELES, Feb 14 Ava DuVernay may be the first black female director to be Oscar-nominated for a documentary, but it's not something she is especially happy about.
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The Englishman played the round of his life and may be lifting the US Open trophy later
Tommy Fleetwood Shoots 63 At US Open
Tommy Fleetwood played the round of his life on Sunday at the US Open to shoot tie the lowest score in a major.
Related: Tommy Fleetwood What’s in the bag?
The Englishman’s seven under round got him to +2 for the tournament and may well be enough to win the title.
He is leader in the clubhouse and, as things stand, one behind the leaders, who still have the whole of the back nine to play.
The Southport man becomes just the sixth man to shoot 63 in a US Open after Jack Nicklaus, Johnny Miller, Tom Weiskopf, Vijay Singh and Justin Thomas.
Fleetwood was out in 32 with four birdies and a bogey, before a stunning stretch on the back nine with four birdies in a row.
His ballstriking was superb and the putter caught fire.
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Sean McVay will often take a few minutes to collect his thoughts before the Los Angeles Rams’ next offensive po…
Dale's the number one something alright. The all-new season of Baskets premieres January 23rd on FX.
BRISTOL, Conn. (WTNH) — A woman has been injured after a structure fire in Bristol on Monday night.
LifeStar says they were called to Bristol to pick up a 70-year-old woman who was involved in a structure fire on Topsfield Road.
They said she was suffering from smoke inhalation and had burns on her back.
LifeStar landed at Bristol-Eastern High School to pick her up, but did not say where they were flying the woman to.
Police have not released the woman’s identity.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
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LONDON (AP) - Ryanair is calling on British airports to curb alcohol sales following sharp increases in the number of incidents involving disruptive passengers.
The budget airline issued a statement on Monday, calling for a ban on alcohol sales before 10 a.m. and for limiting the number of drinks in bars and restaurants to a maximum of two.
The airline cited Civil Aviation Authority statistics showing a 600 percent increase in disruptive incidents between 2012-2016 and said most involved alcohol.
Ryanair’s Kenny Jacobs says it’s unfair “that airports can profit from the unlimited sale of alcohol to passengers and leave the airlines to deal with the safety consequences.”
The airline says it has taken steps to prevent disruptive behavior on its flights, including preventing consumption of duty-free alcohol purchases on board.
BOARDMAN — An 80-year-old Poland man was arrested on a felony charge of gross sexual imposition for allegedly touching the juvenile daughter of his home healthcare worker inappropriately.
Township police were dispatched to a Wolosyn Circle apartment about 10:15 a.m. Friday.
The mother of the purported victim told police that she cares for Floyd Sowers, who is charged in the incident. She said she brought her daughter with her to work that day, then walked in on Sowers touching her daughter's breasts while the girl was sleeping.
Sowers reportedly admitted to police that he touched the girl, saying, "I was trying to wake her up."
Sowers was lodged in the Mahoning County jail. He is scheduled to appear in Mahoning County Area Court here Tuesday.
Hetmyer, Singh chosen, Powell recalled for first Test against Pakistanis
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – The Selection Panel of the West Indies Cricket Board announced today a 13-member squad for the historic first Test of the Brighto Paints presents the Q Mobile Cup Series against Pakistan, starting on Friday at Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica, which will be hosting its 50th Test.
SQUAD
Jason Holder (Captain)
Devendra Bishoo
Jermaine Blackwood
Kraigg Brathwaite
Roston Chase
Miguel Cummins
Shane Dowrich
Shannon Gabriel
Shimron Hetmyer
Shai Hope
Alzarri Joseph
Kieran Powell
Vishal Singh
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A nonprofit run by a city school teacher failed to immediately tell a Bronx family their teen had drowned on an “academic enrichment” trip to Africa, according to a lawsuit.
Laniece Moore, 15, was spending two weeks in Tanzania building schools with Kids N Culture when she died in February 2016 while swimming in a hotel pool.
But administrators with the program — the brainchild of Harlem English teacher James Walter Doyle — told her family the girl was simply “delayed” in coming home, Moore’s mom, Felita Lee, claims in court papers.
“The family became frantic,” said Lee’s attorney, Tracey Brown.
It took a day or so before the family learned the truth, according to Brown — and only after Laniece’s scheduled return.
The family is suing Doyle, Kids N Culture and another company that arranged the trip, Explorica Inc., in Bronx Supreme Court for negligence.
A Look At What Would Happen If Trump Doesn't Certify The Iran Nuclear Deal Next week is critical in the Trump administration's vow to redo the Iran nuclear deal. Options are being prepared for the president to announce by Friday. Here's a look at how they could play out.
Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Sunday said the use of brute Indian military might against innocent people of Occupied Kashmir who refused to participate in the recent sham state elections, cannot suppress their human urge for freedom. Kashmir (IoK) is a paradise inhabited by citizens who have.... Infopak-en 6:19:00 AM CEST
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Sandra Alvarez, a doctor from Daytona Beach, Florida, examines Mercedes Perez, a resident at the Petroamerica Pagan de Colon assisted living facility in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on Oct. 1, 2017.
Alvarez and Perez are members of the San Juan Medical Relief Team which is assisting elderly residents at the facility after Hurricane Maria ravaged the island. The team is mostly volunteers born in Puerto Rico that now live on the U.S. mainland.
Puerto Rico's elderly are made particularly vulnerable by shortages in medication and water and a lack of power that makes it difficult to combat the sweltering heat.
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PUBLISHED: January 2, 2017 6:10 pm LAST UPDATED: January 2, 2017 6:11 pm West Brom 3 Hull City 1 - Fan pics
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Hailing form Spartanburg SC, Licita Cromer know by her stage name “Sweet Baby Kita” is the first ever comedian to win at Apollo Theater. We all grew up knowing how tough that crowd was. Kita moved from her home town of Spartanburg to Atlanta GA where she’s been building her brand ever since. Working with Kevin Harts- Plastic Cup Boys and more. Check out her full interview with Miss Sophia below.
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The University Grants Commission (UGC) has invited principals of DU colleges for a workshop to clarify doubts on autonomy and its regulations.
Principals of around 35 DU colleges, including St Stephen’s College, Hindu College, Miranda House, SRCC and Daulat Ram, have been called on Friday at the commission’s office. The Delhi University Teachers’ Association has, meanwhile, decided to stage a protest, claiming that the autonomous college scheme is a move towards privatisation.
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Britain's King Edward steps down; Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy declare war on the United States; UNICEF organization launches; 'Magnum PI' makes television debut. (Dec. 11) AP
KPCC reporter Carla Javier is hosting an event later this month about efforts to bring arts to incarcerated youths as part of the L.A. Model – Los Angeles County's new approach to rehabilitation at its juvenile halls and camps – and she wants to know what questions you have about arts and juvenile justice.
When it comes to the L.A. Model, the role of arts and the juvenile justice system, what do you most want to know? What are you most curious about? Carla would like to hear from you.
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A UPS employee opened fire at a San Francisco package delivery facility on Wednesday, injuring four and prompting a massive police response in a neighborhood near downtown, officials said.
UPS spokesman Steve Gaut told The Associated Press that an employee fired inside the facility before the drivers were sent out to do their normal daily deliveries.
Police confirmed the shooting at the facility in the Potrero Hill neighborhood, about 2 ½ miles from downtown San Francisco but didn't release further information.
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Justin Bieber is working on his own new music…but in the mean time, he lent his voice in SPANISH to Daddy Yankee on his new stuff!
Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee released the remix of their song “Despacito” late last night (remix = with the Biebs on it!).
Take a listen below…but give it a second! Justin starts of in English and then switches to Spanish:
Impressive right?
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 3 Evening' game
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the New Mexico Lottery's "Pick 3 Evening" game were:
3-8-8
(three, eight, eight)
¶ Top Prize $500
A man who threatened to kill a woman’s dog by “feeding it a poisoned sausage” and wringing its neck has been jailed for 12 weeks.
Lee Michael McGonnell, of Beecham Street, Morecambe, assaulted the woman in Lancaster on Christmas Day, Preston Magistrates’ heard.
On April 2 he damaged her door causing £800 damage.
The bench said he had similar convictions, that it was an “ongoing campaign” and his victims were “vulnerable”.
McGonnell admits criminal damage and assault.
The 29-year-old defendant also admits a charge of causing the woman to fear violence by making the threats about her dog while she was walking it, and by banging on her fence and threatening to wreck her garden.
The court has imposed a restraining order to protect his victim.
Over the passed few days, people on social media have tagged Big Brother Naija housemate, BamBam real name Bamike as ‘fake’ and ‘pretentious’. To set the record straight, her younger brother Samuel has released a video detailing her educational journey.
From Primary school in Nigeria and France to Secondary School in the US and finally, university in Nigeria. According to him, BamBam was a student of Medicine at Igbinedion University before transferring to Bells University where she graduated with a BSc.
Watch:
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UPDATE 1-Integra offers to buy J&J's Codman neurosurgery business
Feb 15 Medical device maker Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corp said on Wednesday it has offered to buy Johnson & Johnson's Codman neurosurgery business for $1.05 billion in cash, in a bid to expand its portfolio of neurosurgical products.
Flynn resigned as President Donald Trump's national security advis... . FILE - In this Nov. 15, 2016, file photo, retired Lt.
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The Turnbull government has blocked plans for the expansion of phosphate mining on Christmas Island, invoking a key environmental law for only the 11th time in two decades.
Federal Environment and Energy Minister Josh Frydenberg said the plan by Perth-based Phosphate Resources Ltd to clear 6.8 hectares of land and begin exploration in near-pristine rainforest was unacceptable.
"The government’s decision reflects the fact that Christmas Island is a unique and irreplaceable environment," Mr Frydenberg said in a statement.
Visitors to Christmas Island will see plenty of crabs - but not apparently a new phosphate mine. Photo: Tracy Wilson
Mr Frydenberg noted that, while mineral extraction on the remote island had taken place over the past century - including by Phosphate Resources - the proposal was "likely to have unacceptable impacts on the environment".
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Three structures at Hoopa Valley High School burned this morning, with members of the Hoopa Volunteer Fire Department responding at around 3:45 a.m. The school's choir room, auto shop and woodshop were all destroyed in the blaze. According to the school's website , these structures were all closed due to mold and were being used for storage at the time of the fire. The school itself is closed for spring break this week.Stacy Hanson, public information officer with the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office, confirmed that the Humboldt County Arson Task Force is investigating the scene. According to an investigation by Allie Hostler of the, the Hoopa Valley has one of the highest rates of arson in the state.An official press release from the Sheriff's Office is still pending.
LONDON — Arsenal record signing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang made a scoring debut and Henrikh Mkhitaryan provided three assists on his first start.
But Aaron Ramsey seized the limelight from the January recruits by scoring a hat trick as Arsenal crushed Everton 5-1 in the English Premier League on Saturday.
It was an emphatic response from Arsenal to losing at Swansea 3-1 on Tuesday a day before Aubameyang joined from Borussia Dortmund for $80 million.
Aubameyang dinked the ball over goalkeeper Jordan Pickford for Arsenal's fourth in the 37th minute after being set up by Mkhitaryan.
Ramsey had already netted twice by that stage either side of Laurent Koscielny's strike. Ramsey completed his treble in the second half from Mkhitaryan's cutback, and Dominic Calvert-Lewin headed in a consolation.
Gabriela Barajas, who came to the United States from Mexico as a child, talks about being in limbo regarding her DACA status since the future of the program remains uncertain, April 8, 2017. There are about 96,000 immigrants who qualify for DACA status in Illinois, according to the Migration Policy Institute.
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A suspicious package closed part of the Central Business District Monday morning.
A heavy New Orleans Police Department presence in the 500 block of Poydras St. closed the street for a short period of time.
Louisiana State Police, NOPD and New Orleans Fire Department vehicles filled the block between Poydras and Girod streets.
The packages found were determined not to be a threat, police said.
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Valentine’s Day just became more special for a talented TV actor.
Wondering why?
Well, one day after the romantic date (14th Feb), he has become proud father to a baby girl. Awww...
We are talking about Rohit Choudhary who is part of Star Plus’ Chandra Nandni.
The actor, who hails from Jaipur, is married to Suman, an actor by profession for more than three years now.
The couple welcomed their baby today (15 February) in Jaipur.
Rohit shared a beautiful picture of the little angel in his Instagram account. Here checkout:
A post shared by Ro-Hit Choudhary (@i_rohit_choudhary) on Feb 14, 2017 at 9:51pm PST
We could not reach Rohit for a comment.
Our heartiest congratulations to Rohit and Suman and may the little champ have a successful and prosperous life ahead.
The French DJ and producer was closing the Outdoor Stage at the Indio festival following performances from the likes of Schoolboy Q , Bastille and Blossoms . During his set, DJ Snake invited Migos to the stage to perform 'Bad And Boujee', before later bringing out Lauryn Hill .
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KUWAIT CITY — Kuwait has announced new picks for Cabinet, with five out of 16 members hailing from the royal family, including the ruler’s son who has been chosen to head the Defence Ministry.
Nasser Sabah Al Sabah, in his 60s, will serve as defence minister and as deputy prime minister. He takes over the ministry from Mohammad Khaled Al Sabah.
Bakheet al-Rasheedi, the CEO of Kuwait Petroleum International, a subsidiary of the national Kuwait Petroleum Corporation, was chosen as oil minister, replacing Essam al-Marzouq.
Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber Mubarak Al Sabah announced his selections Sunday with Kuwait’s ruler, Sheikh Sabah, expected to approve the nominations.
The cabinet was dissolved in October after lawmakers were set to consider a no-confidence against one of the ministers from the ruling family over budget issues.
Busted! See What Laura Ikeji’s Husband, Ogbonna Kanu Did Here
Two days ago, Kanu Nwankwo’s brother, Ogbonna Kanu shared a photo of himself and a hostess in a plane and captioned it; “It’s time America here we come.”, supposedly going to see his pregnant wife, Laura who is set to deliver their child. Well, that was a 2016 picture of him last year travelling to …
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A gun safe dumped into an irrigation canal in the Escalon area has been recovered by the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Department. San Joaquin County Sheriff's Department
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President Donald Trump will watch Fourth of July fireworks from the South Lawn of the White House tonight.
Hundreds of thousands of others will pack the National Mall to see the spectacular show light up the Washington sky.
The fireworks will follow the annual Capitol Fourth concert, which this year will feature Pentatonix, The Temptations and The Beach Boys, among others. John Stamos will return as host and rejoin the Beach Boys on stage.
You can avoid the crowds and watch the fireworks live from wherever you are, in the player above.
The fireworks are expected to begin at 9:09 p.m. ET.
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German carmaker Volkswagen AG's China sales are set to grow at least 4-5 percent this year, the automaker's China chief said on Tuesday.
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China Chief Executive Jochem Heizmann also said the firm was looking to quickly resolve concerns among some Chinese dealers of its Audi AG cars over a tie-up with SAIC Motor Corp Ltd <600104.SS>.
The China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM)predicted in January overall car sales would rise 5 percent this year, slowing from the 13.7 percent growth in 2016 due to the rollback of a tax incentive for small-engine cars.
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This ought to be a real nice clambake! The new Broadway production of Carousel and The Actors Fund have teamed up for a special Monday matinée performance of the Rodgers & Hammerstein classic on May 14 at 3:00pm at the Imperial Theatre. Proceeds will benefit The Actors Fund.
Set in a small New England factory town, Carousel follows the tragic romance between a troubled carnival barker (played by Joshua Henry) and the young woman (Jessie Mueller) who gives up everything for him. The Carousel cast also includes Lindsay Mendez as Carrie Pipperidge, Renée Fleming as Nettie Fowler, Tony nominee John Douglas Thompson as the Starkeeper, Amar Ramasar as Jigger, Brittany Pollack as Louise, Alexander Gemignani as Enoch Snow and Margaret Colin as Mrs. Mullin.
Directed by three-time Tony Award winner Jack O’Brien and choreographed by Justin Peck, this first new production of Carousel in more than 20 years began previews on February 28 and officially opened on April 12.
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA (KRQE) – The world can watch NFL quarterback Cam Newton’s apology via Twitter after he made controversial remarks towards a female sports reporter.
The Charlotte Observer’s Jourdan Rodrigue asked Newton about passing routes at a news conference.
“It’s funny to hear a female talk about routes. I mean… it’s funny,” Newton said.
Dannon’s Oikos Yogurt is distancing itself from the NFL star.
Newton has been a pitchman for the yogurt brand since 2015 but the company now says it will no longer run advertisements with him.
Kansas City Royals catcher Drew Butera tags out Minnesota Twins' Brian Dozier at the plate on an RBI single by Miguel Sanó that scored Ehire Adrianza in the third inning during Tuesday's baseball game on May 29, 2018, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. John Sleezer jsleezer@kcstar.com
We admit the words "craigslist" and "custom" can usually inspire more terror in car enthusiasts than any garden variety haunted house. But honestly, we don't see how your Halloween display this year will be complete without this 1996 Chevrolet Caprice hearse and its payload: A custom-built, twin-engined coffin go-kart.
Going for a hair under $8,000 on the ol' craigslist in Springfield, Missouri (screenshot at bottom), this might be the coolest coffin-carrier we've seen this side of Harold and Maude. The seller claims the rust-free wagon was used as a real hearse down in Georgia in a past life and remains in great shape, with the 260-horsepower, Corvette-sourced LT1 engine still pumping strong. The hearse rides on a set of aftermarket Ridler wheels and a nice set of Nitto tires. A custom dual exhaust system and quad pipes round out the rebirth.
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As the late, great man often said himself, Muhammad Ali was the finest boxer of his generation. And his sporting legacy is now living on through his grandson. However, you’re more likely to find Biaggio Ali Walsh on the field than in the ring. Here’s a look at how the teen is becoming a champion in his own right.
Born in Louisville, Kentucky, in 1942 Muhammad Ali first entered the ring at the age of just 12. Six years later he picked up Olympic gold at the Rome Games before turning pro. And by 1964 he’d already been crowned heavyweight champion by the WBC and WBC organizations.
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Ali went on to break numerous records during his career. He’s still the only man to have lifted the lineal heavyweight title three times. Like fellow record holder Joe Louis, he defeated 21 opponents while competing for the title of world heavyweight champion. And he’s the only boxer to be hailed Fighter of the Year by The Ring magazine on six separate occasions.
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NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — A judge has refused to overturn a decision to banish two sisters from their Roman Catholic school in New Jersey after a dispute over one of them wanting to play on the boys basketball team.
Superior Court Judge Donald Kessler on Monday lashed out at the girls’ parents for making the dispute public and said the family didn’t cite any law that would allow the court to interfere with the religious school’s decision.
Cardinal Joseph Tobin testified that he decided not to allow 13-year-old Sydney Phillips and her younger sister, Kaitlyn, to re-enroll because their parents’ behavior was not in the best interest of St. Theresa School in Kenilworth.
The dispute began when Sydney Phillips wasn’t allowed to play on the boys’ team.
The girls’ father said it was a “sad day to be a Catholic.”
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The specialist ammunition would have enabled the gambling addict to fire more accurately during his nighttime attack.
But he was unable to buy the bullets, which leave a trail of light as they head for their target, because the vendor at a gun show in Phoenix had run out.
Paddock, 64, fired hundreds of rounds into a crowd attending a music festival from his suite on the 32nd floor of a hotel, injuring almost 500 last Sunday night in America’s deadliest mass shooting.
Art Roderick, a former assistant director of the US Marshals Service, said of the ammunition: “It allows you to keep your weapon on not necessarily a specific target, but a specific area.
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NORTH HAVEN — Firefighters were forced to shutdown Universal Drive, Terminal Drive after a transformer fire caused several traffic light to lose power.
North Haven Fire Department said a transformer fire was the cause of multiple traffics lights to shut off. Drivers were asked to seek an alternate route as firefighters were trying to clear up the scene.
No injuries were reported.
Kipnis (shoulder) went 2-for-4 with an RBI double for Triple-A Columbus in a rehab game Sunday, and he's scheduled to suit up with the Clippers again on Tuesday and Wednesday, ESPN.com reports.
Kipnis, who was removed from Tuesday's rehab game after being hit by a pitch, returned to the field for Saturday and Sunday's minor-league affairs in Columbus. Assuming there's no interruptions in this week, Kipnis could be ready to return to the Indians in time for the upcoming weekend series against the White Sox.
Ruchi Soya Industries’ net loss widened to Rs 216.82 crore for the third quarter ended December 31 from Rs 79.09 crore in the year-ago period, mainly on account of poor sales.
The firm’s total income from operations declined to Rs 5,031.98 crore during the quarter under review as against Rs 8,079.93 crore in the same period a year ago, it said in a BSE filing.
Ruchi Soya sells cooking oil and soya food products under the brand names Nutrela, Mahakosh, Sunrich, Ruchi Star and Ruchi Gold, among others.
Ruchi Soya Industries has also signed an agreement with Patanjali Ayurved for physical refining and packaging of edible oils. Under the agreement, Ruchi Soya will process and pack the crude oil provided by Patanjali Ayurved as per their specifications.
Ruchi Soya currently has the largest edible oil refining capacity in India of 3.3 million metric tonnes per annum across 13 facilities.
Once it was a favourite holiday destination of Diana, Princess of Wales, where she would take the young Princes William and Harry for carefree winter breaks. But since the Princess's death, the K Club on the Caribbean island of Barbuda has suffered a reversal of fortunes, closing 12 years ago.
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Homicide detectives are investigating the deaths of two people found inside of a first floor apartment on the 1300 block of Federal Street in South Philadelphia.When Philadelphia Police arrived on the scene just after midnight they discovered that the apartment had been ransacked.The bodies of a man in his 50s, and his 23 year-old girlfriend were found bruised and bloodied.Police say something was around the necks of the victims.The bodies were found just feet apart.Police have not released details about a motive or any suspects.----------
The Copper Penny, a bar and restaurant in Downtown Wilmington, has sold 100 tickets to fill their seats for tomorrow’s Superbowl. (SOURCE: WECT)
In Wilmington and across the country, Superbowl 52 is expected to draw millions of viewers who will spend billions of dollars on food, drinks, clothing, and other party gear.
The Copper Penny, a bar and restaurant in Downtown Wilmington, has sold 100 tickets to fill their seats for tomorrow’s Superbowl.
“It'll be a good day all around for us,” said Matthew Grove, a manager at the Copper Penny."We bought a little extra booze and beers, and course food too because it'll be a lot of finger food, wings, and nachos, things like that, of course the cheese steak will be a big hit.”
Grove says the staff at the restaurant are preparing to serve the crowd during tomorrow night’s game.
“They’re well trained. I know it’s going to be a great night, and I can’t wait to see what happens,” said Grove.
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RARE Selena video, not seen in more than 20 years was found and digitized by the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History. This footage of Selena on the program “Tejano USA” was found in a TV camera donated to the museum’s Spanish-language television project by Univision, the parent company of San Antonio’s KWEX-TV, Channel 41. The station’s production manager put an unlabeled ¾ inch tape in the camera to show what format that camera used.
When the museum digitized the video this summer, the Selena footage was discovered. The production manager, who actually directed the segment with Selena, tells the museum that after Selena passed away in 1995, he had looked everywhere for the video with no luck. The video resurfaced just as the museum planned to open a display on Hispanic Advertising that includes the Tejana artists’ work as a spokesperson for Coca-Cola. (Credit:Youtube)
The pound is currently trading around $1.333 against the US dollar, almost flat from this week’s starting levels but notably down from a high of $1.342 earlier this morning. Sterling movement continues to be driven by Brexit sentiment at the start of …
Chanting "White lives matter!" "You will not replace us!" and "Jews will not replace us!" several hundred white nationalists and white supremacists carrying torches marched in a parade through the University of Virginia campus on Aug. 11. MUST CREDIT: Photo by Evelyn Hockstein for The Washington Post. THE WASHINGTON POST The Washington Post
Tornado touches down near Ensign, Kansas A tornado touches on May 29, 2018 near Ensign, Kansas. The National Weather Service had issued a tornado warning earlier that day to residents of Gray County, located about 15 miles west of Dodge City. No damage has been reported from the tornado. Melchor Soto, Roy Walker, PizzaAndWhiskey and Marcy Jo Price via Storyful ×
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A woman in Rock Hill told police that a man who was foaming at the mouth kidnapped her and held her at gunpoint.
The incident began when 32-year-old Shawn David Durham head-butted the woman, held her at gunpoint, and forced her to drive from Rock Hill south on Interstate 77 to a location near Fairfield County in Winnsboro. The woman noticed that the man was shaking and foaming at the mouth.
The suspect and victim arrived back in Rock Hill where the woman was able to escape the car and flee to a nearby store. The victim then hid in the bathroom at the Quik Trip on Cherry Road while employees stopped passing patrol officers.
The incident, which occurred on May 1, was followed several weeks later by the suspect’s arrest. Durham was arrested on Monday evening and he has been charged with kidnapping, burglary, and two counts of domestic violence.
The suspect was booked into York County Jail where he remains.
Goal celebrations often carry a personal theme, but Isco’s winner against Sporting Gijon prompted something extra special.
The 24-year-old’s brace kept Zinedine Zidane’s men three points above Barcelona with a game in hand, with his second goal, in the 90th minute of the match, proving the winner.
Impressive stuff – RM had to come from behind twice before they secured the points, and all without Cristiano Ronaldo, who was rested ahead of the team’s return Champions League fixture against Bayern Munich.
During the celebrations, Isco signed something with his hands – and here’s exactly what it was all about.
At a signing event prior to the game, a young fan asked Isco if he could make the sign for her parents, who are both deaf.
The sign means “I love you,” and Isco duly delivered, scoring crucial goals for his side and remembering the celebration as well.
We’re sure there are a few Real Madrid fans who are feeling the love for Isco right now.
FORT LEE, N.J. -- Fort Lee detectives seized three pounds of pot and $10,000 in proceeds while busting a local condo tenant, authorities said.
James Wu, 27, was charged with selling the drug and money laundering, Capt. Matthew Hintze said.
A tip led Anti-Crime/Narcotics Bureau investigators to the Marycrest Condominiums at 2345 Linwood Ave., Hintze said.
Soon after, Detective Sgt. Cory Horton and Detective Bryan Drumgoole arrested Wu and made the seizures, he said.
Wu was taken to the Bergen County Jail, only to have a judge release him a day later under New Jersey’s bail reform law.
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Todd James provides an update on what’s going on at the Edmonton International Film Festival on Friday afternoon.
BALTIMORE — The AL East matchup between the Tampa Bay Rays and Baltimore Orioles has been postponed by rain.
Bad weather was expected deep into Tuesday night, so the game was called two hours before the scheduled first pitch.
The game will be made up as part of single-admission doubleheader on May 12.
It's the 27th major league game to be postponed this season, the most related to weather through April since the commissioner's office started keeping records in 1986.
SIOUS FALLS, S.D. — Sioux Falls police say a 5-year-old Iowa girl who drowned in a river in a Sioux Falls park had reached out to touch the foam near some waterfalls when she slipped into the water.
Police spokesman Sam Clemens said Monday Maggie Jo Zaiger, of Audubon, Iowa, fell into the Big Sioux River in Falls Park near a pedestrian bridge Sunday, a spot not far from where two others drowned in 2013.
Sioux Falls parks and recreation director Don Kearney says after the 2013 deaths, the city upgraded its caution signs to warn adults to keep close watch on young children, among other things. Kearney says the foam is a naturally occurring phenomenon created by phosphorus and the agitated water.
He says the city considered installing barricades near the falls, but felt that would create a false sense of security.
Extreme Beer Fest Boston kicked off their 15th annual festival at the Seaport World Trade Center on Friday, February 2.
According to BeerAdovcate, this is the largest Extreme Beer Fest event to date, featuring over 90 brewers and 390 beers from Massachusetts to Brazil and everywhere in between.
The sold out event has two more sessions on Saturday, Feb. 3 at the Seaport World Trade Center in Boston.
For more information on Extreme Beer Fest and their events, visit www.beeradvocate.com.
Here’s a tough riddle I thought up, which is mine. Put your answers below, though I’m not sure if anybody will get this:
Here it is (it’s mine). . .
It’s just coming:
Why is Camelot like this bear costume?
That’s my riddle, which is mine.
O-BAHN passengers have praised the time saved on the new route after the much-anticipated $160 million tunnel opened on Monday, with some making dedicated journeys just to see for themselves.
Bob Godfrey, of Gilles Plains, took the bus into the city to try out the tunnel.
“Some people say it’s only improved by two minutes. It might be two minutes in the middle of the day but in the morning (you) would be sitting on Hackney Rd for 20 minutes,” Mr Godfrey said.
“Hackney Rd was almost a carpark (in peak hour traffic).
“The O-Bahn system is a fabulous transport system.
“I’ve been riding it for about 35 years,” he said.
The 670m tunnel – beginning near the National Wine Centre and ending at East Tce – plus an extra lane created for buses along Hackney Rd, was expected to shave off an average of three and a half minutes per trip.
Geoff McDuff, of Para Vista, was also full of praise for the new additions.
“It’s brilliant,” Mr McDuff said.
“It’s the best thing that’s ever been done.”
Alabama native Sylvester Croom, the first African-American head football coach in SEC history, is returning his home state.
Croom was named the Senior Vice President of Operations for the Senior Bowl in Mobile. He'll join Jim Nagy, the organization's new executive director following the resignation of the highly successful Phil Savage.
He served as Mississippi State's coach from 2004-08, going 21-38 overall and 10-30 in SEC play before being fired and replaced by Dan Mullen.
Croom, 63, served as running backs coach for the Tennessee Titans last season, coaching former Alabama running back Derrick Henry.
"We are excited to welcome Jim and Sylvester to the Senior Bowl family," Angus Cooper, Chairman of the Mobile Arts & Sports Association, said in a statement.
Croom, who was a center and a 1974 team captain under Bear Bryant at Alabama, played one NFL season in 1975 with the New Orleans Saints before beginning his coaching career.
Call me crazy, which would pretty much be par for the course these days, but the butt-whippin' Ohio State gave USC in the Cotton Bowl wasn't as bad as I once thought.Sure, a 24-7 final score doesn'...
One person is dead in a Wednesday morning collision between two tractor-trailers in the westbound lanes of Highway 401 east of Belleville, Ont.
One of the tractor-trailers caught fire in the crash, which happened between Deseronto Road and Highway 49.
The driver of the vehicle that caught fire died at the scene, Ontario Provincial Police confirmed.
Collision investigators are at the scene, OPP said.
Highway 401 westbound is closed and is expected to be closed for an extended period of time, police said. Traffic is being rerouted off the highway at Deseronto Road.
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Most people don't think of the 1925 silent film The Phantom of the Opera as the Raiders of the Lost Ark of it's time ... but then, most people haven't watched it every day for a week, getting ready to accompany it in a special performance at the Sacred Heart Music Center.
More information about tonight's performance of The Phantom of the Opera is available here.
Kristian Erickson is a member of the KUMD News Team and joined us this morning as part of KUMD's celebration of National College Radio Day.
EPIC has sent a statement to the House Energy and Commerce Committee in advance of a hearing on "IOT Opportunities and Challenges." EPIC raised the "significant privacy and security risks" of the Internet of Things. A recent report from the Pew Research Center on the Internet of Things underscores the need to develop new safeguards for what some call "The Internet of Broken Things." EPIC has been at the forefront of policy efforts to establish safeguards for connected cars, "smart homes," consumer products, and "always on" devices.
April 3 United Continental Holdings Inc
* United Continental Holdings Inc - On March 29, co, United Airlines entered into an amended and restated credit and guaranty agreement - SEC Filing
* United Continental Holdings Inc - 2017 credit agreement provides for a term loan facility of $1.5 billion and a revolving credit facility of $2 billion
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(CNS): Relatives of Ellice Martin, a 19-year-old woman who lives on Cayman Brac, are seeking reassurance that she is in good health, as she was expected to return from Grand Cayman four days ago, on 2 October, but they have not seen or heard from her. Police said the family believes that Martin is in the company of friends or acquaintances on Grand Cayman, but they are seriously concerned about her wellbeing.
They are asking Martin or anyone who has seen her to call the police to verify that she is in good health.
Anyone who can help police contact her is asked to call the George Town Police Station at 949-4222 and speak with the inspector on duty. The police thanked the public for their help and assistance in this matter.
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When it comes to mixing up our makeup looks, most of us don't bother.
Firstly, we're usually rushed for time and secondly we're at a loss for ideas, creatively. Besides, half the time you try something new and it hardly turns out the way you meant for it to (much like a Pinterest fail scenario, if you catch our drift). Well that's all about to change, thanks to the rad, new dotted eyeliner trend, seen on celebs like Emma Roberts and Zoë Kravitz.
It's super simple and basically impossible to screw up. Did we mention it won't take up any extra time in the morning? (Were talking a rough five seconds here, to be exact.)
On Monday morning, New York City’s transit system went into partial shutdown mode following breaking news (as reflected in this MSNBC clip) of an explosion at the Port Authority Bus Terminal near 42nd Street and 8th Avenue. ABC News quickly reported that the incident was due to a suspected pipe bomb detonated in a Metro Transit Authority passageway underneath the station, and the local ABC affiliate followed up with more details, including multiple people injured.
Details are continuing to spill forth now, including street closures around the station the evacuation of several lines.
Streets are being closed in the vicinity of the Port Authority. There are also the following subway disruptions: 1, 2, 3, N, Q, R, W and 7 trains are bypassing Times Sq-42 St in both directions. A, C and E trains are bypassing 42 St/Port Authority-Bus Terminal in both directions. There is no 42 St shuttle service in both directions.
(Via MSNBC, ABC News, ABC7)
Ottawa police are seeking the public's help in finding witnesses to a drive-by shooting Monday night.
Police said in a news release they were called to St. Claire Avenue, near Baseline Road and Clyde Avenue, after receiving calls about "an exchange of gunshots between two vehicles."
Officers found spent shell casings at the scene but said nobody was injured.
Police did not release a description of the vehicle or any suspects.
Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call police at 613-236-1222, ext. 2166. Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
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Two Fort Wayne men have been convicted in federal court on robbery related charges after a five-day jury trial.
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The 3 Minute Drill with Sports Director Paul Shahen and Sports Contributor Brooks Carter returns for episode #6. This week the guys talk Georgia vs. Vanderbilt, West Virginia vs. TCU, Alabama vs. Texas A&M and other top national games. Then finish it off with Brooks' "Four Downs", four fun "this or that" questions involving the upcoming weekend's games.
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ISLAMABAD: Afghan Deputy Head of Mission (DHM), Syed Abdul Nasir Yousafi Wednesday was called-in to the Foreign Office by Additional Secretary (UN&EC) for registering concern over terrorist attacks in Pakistan by Jumaat-ul-Ahrar from Afghanistan, Foreign Office said in a statement.
The Afghan DHM was conveyed the grave concern of Pakistan about the continuing terrorist attacks on its soil by the terrorist outfit, Jumaat-ul-Ahrar’s (JuA) sanctuaries inside Afghanistan.
Attention of the DHM was also drawn to the earlier actionable intelligence shared by Pakistan’s authorities with the Afghan side.
Afghanistan was urged to take urgent measures to eliminate the terrorists and their sanctuaries, financiers and handlers operating from its territory.
An Aide-Memoire containing details of the terrorist attacks and supporting information was also shared with the Afghan Deputy Head of Mission.
Knight scores winner in fourth quarter as Rush get past Stealth
SASKATOON — Curtis Knight tied the game in the third quarter before winning it in the fourth as the Saskatchewan Rush beat the Vancouver Stealth 11-9 on Saturday night in National Lacrosse League play.
Robert Church, Ryan Keenan, Mark Matthews and Ben McIntosh all struck twice for the Rush (7-1). Mike Messenger also chipped in and Tyler Carlson stopped 39 shots.
Logan Schuss led Vancouver (1-7) with four goals and Joel McCready added a pair. Rhys Duch, Brandon Goodwin and Tony Malcom had the others.
Eric Penney kicked out 39-of-50 shots in defeat.
Saskatchewan converted on all three of its power play chances while the Stealth were 2 for 4.
The 2017-18 high school season ended with the TOC championship game on Monday. With the season complete it's time to publish NJ Hoops All State Teams. We will publish two teams daily followed by Pr...
Trucks leave Shenyang Mint owned by China Banknote Printing and Minting Corporation (CBPM) carrying 45 million coins each with the denomination of 2 baht, which were minted for the finance department of Thailand on Tuesday. CBPM said it is an important order won after the Belt and Road initiative was proposed in 2013, expanding the company's influence in the global banknote printing and minting business. Photo: VCG
Bourbon Barons: The Ripy's
This historic tour focuses on the Ripy family of Lawrenceburg, KY. We will take you on a journey beginning with the young Irishmen, James and John Ripy, who left their home in Tyrone, Ireland for the cliffs of the Kentucky River. We will follow the growth of the family from James’ initial foray into distilling to the Ripy Brother’s Distillery which is the current Wild Turkey Distillery. This tour includes visiting the uniquely beautiful Ripy Mansion in Lawrenceburg that will be conducted by a Ripy descendent, a stroll down Lawrenceburg’s “whiskey row” to learn of other prominent distillers of the era, and a tour and tasting at Wild Turkey Distillery.
We will pick you up at a local hotel in Lexington for the drive to Lawrenceburg, KY. The tour is approximately 4-5 hours. Water and snacks are provided.
Price: $50 (includes tour of Ripy Mansion, tour and tasting at Wild Turkey)
For more information call (606) 548-2181 or visit stonefencestours.com
Kristen Bumpus rides Ramon over a jump in the jumping class at the Saratoga Springs Horse Show on Tuesday, May 3, 2017, in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. This is the first week of a three-week charity show that raises money for Saratoga County organizations. The competition each week begins on Wednesday and runs through Sunday.
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Thanks for joining me again today for one of my 50 by 50 goals – my quest to carve out more time to read, a joyful hobby that enhances each week! My newest reads are 4, 5 and 6 on my goal towards reading a minimum of a dozen more books by the time I […]
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With the water still rising, Escatawpa residents along the Pascagoula River play a waiting game to see how bad the flooding will be. The river is not expected to crest in the Escatawpa until after noon on Thursday, with waters ebbing back into the banks very slowly.
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London police have issued an arrest warrant for a London man wanted in the weekend homicide of Dereck Szaflarski.
On Wednesday, police issued a warrant for Robert Ashley Williams, 35, of London for second-degree murder.
He remains on the loose.
Emergency crews were called to the corner of Richmond and Picadilly around 2:30 a.m. Saturday and found Szaflarski suffering from serious injuries.
He was taken to hospital where he was pronounced dead.
The suspect fled the scene in a white vehicle. Police say the vehicle was recovered north of the city and is now being examined for the investigation.
OCEAN PINES, Md. - A 76-year-old woman is recovering after her car caught fire in Ocean Pines over the weekend.
Police say it happened on Sunday on Ocean Parkway near Robin Hood Trail.
According to the Ocean Pines Police Department, the car left the roadway and vaulted, rolling over several times before catching fire.
Police say the driver was trapped in her car. Corporal Ricky Kerrigan used his fire extinguisher to put out the fire. He then smashed part of the window to the victim's car.
Firefighters soon arrived and were able to extract the victim from the car. Police say Corporal Kerrigan’s quick response in putting out the fire was critical.
The victims was transported to Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin. Her injuries are unknown.
April 10 Stada
* Stada supports the voluntary public tender offer by Bain Capital and Cinven worth euro 66.00 per share
* Stada received two transaction offers for voluntary public tender offers only subject to approval of executive board
* Bain capital and Cinven are offering euro 65.28 plus a dividend of euro 0.72 per Stada share
* Executive board and supervisory board have decided in best interest of company to support offer by Bain Capital and Cinven
* Stada - Executive board, acting with approval of supervisory board, has decided to forgo existing standstill agreements with Bain Capital and Cinven
* Stada - Stada, Bain Capital and Cinven have signed an investor agreement with extensive protection provisions for employees and production sites
* Offer estimates Stada's equity value at approximately euro 4.109 billion plus dividend and company's value at about euro 5.318 billion.
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STUART — An elderly man died Friday after emergency officials said they responded to a water incident.
Martin County Sheriff's and Fire Rescue officials about 1:15 p.m. went to the incident in the 2100 block of Northwest Plumbago Trail, which is west of U.S. 1 and south of Northwest Britt Road, said sheriff's spokeswoman Christine Christofek.
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Deputies think that the man accidentally drowned in a nearby body of water, Christofek said, but the official cause is still under investigation.
The man was transported to Martin Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead, Christofek said.
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The current outlook for growth is bright, but specific risks could endanger long-awaited progress, according to a report released Wednesday by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).
Global gross domestic product (GDP) growth is nearing the long-term average of 4 percent, the "cruising speed" reached before the financial crisis, the OECD's 2018 Economic Outlook report said. Unemployment across the body's 35 member states, most of which are considered highly developed, is at its lowest since 1980.
But a brewing combination of rising oil prices, trade tensions and financial market vulnerabilities could coalesce amid an environment of monetary tightening, spelling potential disaster.
SALT LAKE CITY — The Federal Bureau of Investigation joined the search for a missing Montana woman Tuesday.
25-year-old Danielle Marie Diamond was last seen at the Bozeman, Mont. public library Nov. 27.
At the time of her disappearance, Diamond was considered to be transient and did not have a vehicle or phone.
She was last seen wearing brown sweat pants and a multicolored beanie style cap.
Diamond is five feet seven inches tall and weighs 135 pounds.
She has long brown hair and a tattoo on her neck of a Mayan ruin.
The Salt Lake City office of the FBI has set up a tip line for this case.
If you have any information, call (801) 579-6187.
I didn’t expect to find any cats in London, but I’ve already found three. Here’s one of them, a handsome orange tabby who was prowling around near Edwardes Square. He didn’t run away when I approached, but neither was he quite courageous enough to come over and make friends. However, he did jump up onto a wall and pose for some pictures. I thought that was jolly decent of him.
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* Says it revises asset acquisition plan, to buy game developer Mingtong Tech for 1.5 billion yuan ($217.55 million) via share issue
* Says it cuts share issue size to 340 million yuan from 975 million yuan previously
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MEDWAY, MA (WHDH) - A Medway man was arrested Saturday on a slew of child pornography charges, authorities say.
Michael J. Petrucci, 32, is accused of manufacturing, possessing and distributing the pornographic material.
Officers found the child pornography at his West Street home after executing a search warrant, authorities say.
Petrucci is charged with two counts of manufacture of child pornography, two counts of dissemination of child pornography, two counts of possession of child pornography, distribution of obscene matter to a minor and child enticement.
Petrucci is slated to be arraigned Tuesday in Wrentham District Court.
The Medway Police Department and Norfolk District Attorney’s Office is investigating.
No additional details were immediately available.
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UPDATE 1-US judge asks Army to revisit environmental analysis of Dakota pipeline
WASHINGTON, June 14 A federal judge on Wednesday said the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers did not fully weigh the impacts of the Dakota Access Pipeline and ordered it to reconsider sections of its environmental analysis.
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The recently spiffed-up Stautzenberger College vocational school campus in Brecksville has put on the dog for the last few years with Dogtoberfest, an animal welfare celebration (probably not coincidentally, the school has a strong veterinary componenet).
There will be refreshments for pet and human alike, vendors, crafts, and pet-adoption opportunities (both dogs and cats). Don’t overlook the animal costume contest, hamster races and a traveling menagerie by Jungle Terry.
Admission is free.
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The UConn athletic department may be a little strapped for cash these days as they spent like a Power 5 conference but don’t have the same revenue stream, but they have a valuable commodity in their coaches.
As such, they couldn’t help but cash in on the moment. They printed their own currency of sorts to commemorate the streak’s milestone, and put coach Geno Auriemma’s face on a fake $100 dollar, make that a 100 win, bill. The slightly oversized bills were dropped from the rafters like confetti after the game.
On them, they have the serial number GP02132017 (indicating Gampel Pavilion and the date of the game) and in place of the United States of America they have “The Basketball Capital of the World.”
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President Donald Trump pauses while speaking in the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House in Washington, Monday, Aug. 14, 2017. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
President Donald Trump is saying that "racism is evil" as he condemns the KKK, neo-Nazis and white supremacists as "criminals and thugs."
He is speaking in the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House after meeting with Attorney General Jeff Sessions and FBI director Christopher Wray about the race-fueled violence Saturday in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Trump has come under fire for his comments Saturday that "many sides" are to blame for the violence. In those remarks, he did not single out white supremacists or any other hate group, even as Republican lawmakers and others in his White House did condemn them by name.
SACRAMENTO (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the California Lottery's "Daily 3 Midday" game were:
9-9-5
(nine, nine, five)
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – Fire broke out at a trailer home on Mapleton Avenue in Norfolk Wednesday morning.
Crews were called to the 2900 block just after 9:30 a.m. and arrived to find the trailer fully engulfed in flames.
A person was inside when the fire started but was able to escape, according to Chief Williamson with Norfolk Fire and Rescue. The victim was transported to Sentara Norfolk General Hospital with injuries. Chief Williamson did not have information yet on the nature of the injuries.
The fire also caused heat damage to a neighboring house, which was vacant at the time.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
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A violent Dunstable robbery which saw victims attacked with baseball bats has been described by police as “vicious” and “unprovoked”.
At around midnight on Saturday (June 10) two men were walking along Mountview Avenue when they were approached by two men carrying baseball bats.
The offenders, who had their faces covered, demanded money and when the victims refused they attacked them with the bats.
The victims were taken to hospital with serious injuries.
Detective Constable Colin Knight, investigating, said: “This was a vicious and unprovoked attack which caused serious harm to the victims. Robbery is unacceptable and violence of any kind will not be tolerated. I am keen to speak to anyone who saw two men acting suspiciously in the area at the time, or who has any information on the incident to get in touch.”
Please contact DC Knight on 101 quoting reference number JD/24885/2017. Alternatively you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
New York: An explosion rocked the area near the Port Authority bus terminal in Manhattan on Monday, police said.
The only person injured is a man detained in connection with the blast, police said on Twitter.
They said subway trains were ordered to bypass that bustling part of New York.
Early media reports said the blast came from a pipe bomb.
President Donald Trump was briefed on the explosion, White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders wrote on Twitter.
A truck attack in lower Manhattan on Halloween killed eight people. It was the first deadly terror attack in New York since the September 11 suicide airliner attacks.
After not collecting rent for about five years, the city of Fort Worth wants to take another stab at leasing retail space in the Houston Street parking garage across from the Fort Worth Convention Center and the Omni Fort Worth Hotel that has sat vacant since 2009. The 11-story garage opened in April 2009 and the city had a three-year lease agreement with the Omni for the 20,000 square feet of space, all at street level.
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SEOUL, May 4 South Korea's foreign exchange reserves rose to $376.57 billion in April from $375.30 billion a month earlier, the central bank said on Thursday, their second highest level on record. The foreign exchange reserves in April rose by $1.27 billion in April, bringing total reserves to the highest level since the all-time high of $377.77 billion was hit in September 2016. The Bank of Korea attributed the rise to gains from reserve portfolio management and a fall in dollar against Asian currencies during the month, which increased the value of assets held in other currencies when converted. South Korea has the world's eighth largest foreign exchange reserves as of April this year. South Korean foreign reserves (in $ bln, at month-end, rounded): April March Feb Jan Dec Nov Oct Sept 376.57 375.30 373.91 374.04 371.10 371.99 375.17 377.77 (Reporting by Cynthia Kim; Editing by Sam Holmes)
A multi-vehicle accident involving a semi-truck at the intersection of Highway 377 and Acton Highway near Kroger has shut down eastbound 377.
SINGAPORE: Private property developers saw stronger sales in January despite the lack of new project launches, figures released by the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) on Wednesday (Feb 15) showed.
Excluding executive condominiums (ECs), 381 new private homes were sold last month, up 17.6 per cent from the 324 sold in January last year. Including ECs, 565 units were sold, up from the 480 sold in the same period a year ago.
Compared to December - a traditionally quiet month for property transactions - sales excluding ECs were up 3.8 per cent.
Property developers launched 108 new homes in January, down from the 159 units launched in January last year. The bulk of the units were from The Glades in Bedok Rise, which launched the remaining 76 homes in the 726-unit development.
A laser treatment for male genitals has been trending since early January, despite the many dangers associated with whitening such a sensitive part of a man’s body.
The latest beauty trend has raised eyebrows and the concern of many surgeons over the health risks posed by the procedure itself, ranging from burns and scars to taut skin or the exact opposite of their initial desire – a darker penis.
"I think it should not be done in a patient that doesn't need it," Milan plastic surgeon Massimiliano Brambilla, who specializes in genital procedures, said. Most of the substances that are used to whiten…are quite aggressive. Whitening is one of those things that I am very careful of."
The whitening service costs around $650 for five sessions.
As it so happens, penises are not alone in this trend…they’ve been joined by vagina bleaching which has become a bombshell hit in Philippines. This procedure also has side effects, such as bruising, blistering and even skin infections, and costs $979.
As reported on earlier this weekend, Mauro Ranallo made his return to MMA commentary this past weekend in Japan for RIZIN along with Frank Shamrock.
While Ranallo has been active on Twitter in the last few days making various comments that appeared to relate to WWE, it was very apparent that Ranallo took a subtle jab at WWE and terms to not be used within the company on commentary.
YouTube channel “Heel By Nature” posted this video clip below (beginning at the 1:05 mark) of Ranallo taking an obvious jab regarding the term “professional wrestler.”
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 3 Day' game
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the New Mexico Lottery's "Pick 3 Day" game were:
0-5-7
(zero, five, seven)
KABUL — Pakistani and Afghan officials have met for a second round of talks about allegations levelled against Islamabad in the wake of recent deadly militant attacks in Kabul that have killed over 200 people.
A joint statement after the day-long meeting in the Afghan capital said the two sides promised to keep talking.
After the recent attacks, Afghan President Ashraf Ghani's government has insisted Pakistan's failure to rout Taliban militants from safe havens on its soil is spurring the insurgency inside Afghanistan.
Kabul also accused Islamabad of harbouring the Taliban, who are allegedly being trained in Islamic seminaries in southwestern Pakistan.
Pakistan denies the charges.
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April 6 Horizon Global Corp
* Horizon Global - on March 31, entered into 2017 replacement term loan amendment to amend term loan credit agreement, dated as of June 30, 2015
* Horizon Global - amendment provides for replacement term loan facility, in aggregate principal amount of $160 million to replace prior term loan facility
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Two teachers at a Quaker school outside Philadelphia have been suspended over fallout from a Palestinian speaker's invitation to a school club they supervised. A lawyer representing Ariel Eure and Layla Helwa tells the Philadelphia Inquirer the teachers were put on administrative leave Monday from Friends' Central School in Wynnewood.
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Willson Contreras ropes a solo home run over the high wall in left field, opening up a 3-0 lead for the Cubs in the 3rd (00:40)
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An Uber self-driving car undergoing testing in Tempe, Ariz., struck and killed a pedestrian overnight, prompting the company to suspend all test operations. Uber has tested autonomous vehicles in the Phoenix area and in Pittsburgh, San Francisco, and Toronto during the last few months. This is the first known fatality resulting from the tests. The company is working with local officials in the Phoenix suburb to figure out what happened, Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said. The vehicle was reportedly in autonomous mode with an operator behind the wheel when it struck the woman, who later died of her injuries. Police have not released any other details about the incident, except to say the pedestrian was not in a designated crosswalk. Autonomous vehicles face little regulation at the moment, with no federal agencies setting rules for their use. Many states are mulling their own guidelines, with 33 considering legislation in 2017.
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The Supreme Court trial of a Quesnel man, the accused in a shooting, will get underway today.
Three weeks have been set aside for 49-year old Kelvin Alphonse.
His fate will be decided by Madame Justice Winteringham.
Alphonse is facing six counts in total including Pointing a Firearm, Careless Use of a Firearm and Discharging a Firearm with Intent to Wound or Disfigure.
Quesnel RCMP, responding to a complaint of shots fired, were called to the Red Bluff reserve back in January of 2016.
Police say they located an injured 38-year old female, who was first taken to G.R.Baker Hospital before being transferred to Vancouver.
She was listed in serious condition.
Fan Ruowen, 5, visits her little sister born in a local hospital in East China's Anhui Province on Sunday. Many mothers across China chose January 1 for delivery through laparotomy in order to have a "New Year Baby," and many of these babies are their second child. Photo: CFP
Tavecchio did not attempt a field goal but made his lone extra-point try in Sunday's 26-15 loss to the Chiefs.
Tavecchio has made just one of two field-goal attempts over the past four games, severely restricting his fantasy utility.
Ponoka RCMP hope to unite a couple with their lost wedding DVD
The DVD was found in a ditch and is from July 23, 2005 where the couple were married in a hospital
The Donegal Road Safety Working Group have issued a road safety appeal ahead of the Donegal International Rally.
People attending the rally this weekend are being urged to pay heed to the speed limits and drive with care.
Young men in particular, who follow the sport, are urged not imitate what they see during the rally.
Road Safety Officer with Donegal County Council is Brian O’Donnell:
Chinunda U-turn, wants another term as president of Malawi Netball Association
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ISLAMABAD: An anti-terrorism court on Saturday summoned the petitioner, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf's Shah Mehmood Qureshi, in the murder case lodged against Nawaz Sharif and others on Saturday.
The case was lodged after protesters were killed during the opposition's 2014 Islamabad sit-in.
Qureshi was sent the summons for February 26.
The police have submitted a report to the court pleading for the dismissal of the case due to lack of evidence. The report stated that the charges against the accused are baseless as PTI workers had intended to seize strategic buildings during the sit-in.
Nawaz Sharif, Shehbaz Sharif, Chaudhry Nisar, Saad Rafique and IG Islamabad are nominated in the case. The charges include murder, attempted murder and terrorism.
The First Information Report for the case, lodged by the opposition, stated that during the 2014 sit-in, four people were killed and hundreds injured due to the orders given by the accused
NOLLYWOOD actor and film producer, Lasun Ray Eyiwumi has lauded the Kwara State government for its efforts at promoting art and culture in the State.
He also commended the government for its support towards ensuring the production of his forthcoming movie, designed to showcase the beauty of Kwara State.
In a letter sent to the State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, the actor expressed gratitude to the State government for granting them permission to use some facilities within the State for the film production.
Lasun Ray, who is an indigene of the State, disclosed that the movie will be shot in Ilorin between March 2 and 30.
He added that his production outfit has always been promoting cultural ethics and impacting knowledge in Nigerians and the world as whole through entertainment.
1. The Bulls traded his draft rights for Tyrus Thomas and Viktor Khryapa.
2. He built a mini-house for his sneakers.
3. He initially declared for the draft out of high school, but then withdrew his name. Shaquille O’Neal told him to go to college.
4. He leads his draft class in both scoring and rebounds.
5. He took piano classes in college.
6. He signed with Jordan Brand in 2014.
7. His career-highs in scoring and rebounds both came vs. Houston.
8. He’s had surgery twice to correct a heart ailment.
9. His cousin Marlon Hairston plays soccer professionally.
10. He’s passed on playing for Team USA several times.
Train worker Jonathan Seigneur poses during a picket line, in Pantin, north of Paris, Monday, April 23, 2018. Seigneur fixes trains for a modest salary that he accepted in exchange for job security. And now he is on strike along with thousands of other workers at national railway SNCF, to protest Macron's reforms to the rail sector and to protect the idea of public service _ and the French way of life. Thibault Camus AP Photo
LONDON - Tom Cruise could have hurt himself during the shooting on Sunday for Mission: Impossible 6.
A video from the London set that was acquired by gossip website TMZ showed Cruise, 55, failing to jump from one building to another successfully.
He seemed to hit the wall of the building before crawling over the top and walking with a limp.
He has in the past pulled off difficult stunts.
Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation (2015) opens with Cruise's Ethan Hunt character hanging onto a plane as it hurtles down a runway.
The sixth movie in the franchise, which is slated for a July release next year, also stars Henry Cavill, Rebecca Ferguson and Alec Baldwin.
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Springfield police arrested a most wanted suspect that they’ve been hunting since June 2.
Springfield police found the suspect, Larry Green, 23 of Springfield, hiding out in an apartment on Walnut Street at 7 a.m. this morning.
He was arrested without incident.
Green was charged with the following:
Attempted A&B With a Firearm
Malicious Damage Over $250
Carrying a Loaded Firearm
Discharging a Firearm within 500 ft. Of a Dwelling
He was arraigned today in Springfield District Court.
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Detroit Original, Dennis Edwards, the primary voice of such Temptations classics as “Cloud Nine,” “Psychedelic Shack” and “Papa Was a Rolling Stone,” died Thursday night in a Chicago hospital. He would have turned 75 on Saturday.
His wife Brenda tells the Saint Louis Post-Dispatch that Dennis had been in and out of hospitals since last May, when he was diagnosed with meningitis.
It didn't take long for liberal pundits to reignite the gun control debate after a gunman opened fire on Republican lawmakers and staff at baseball practice Wednesday morning, wounding Louisiana Rep. Steve Scalise and four others. Prominent liberal pundits and journalists used the Twitter hashtag "Gun Control"to bash Republican opposition on gun control and to push for more gun regulations not long after news of the shooting broke.
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A woman fell down a ditch and got her leg trapped in a wire fence in Frodsham during the early hours of Wednesday morning (February 15).
Emergency services were called to the scene on Mill Lane shortly after 1am.
Firefighters had to use wire cutters and bolt croppers to free her, then handed her into the care of paramedics.
A spokesman for Cheshire police, who also attended, said: "A woman had been walking and slipped into a ditch, where she got caught on a fence."
She is not thought to have sustained any serious injuries, but was taken to Warrington General Hospital.
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Harley-Davidson (HOG +0.3% ) is offering rebates on 2016 motorcycles in order to help clear dealer inventory, according to Reuters.
At least two dealers told Reuters that the unusual measure of the company offering rebates is tied to making room for 2017 models. The rebates may have boosted Harley's Q1 shipment volume, but dinged its gross margin rate.
Harley reports Q1 earnings tomorrow morning. Analysts expect the motorcyle seller to report revenue of $1.35B and EPS of $1.02. Shipments of 69K are anticipated for the quarter (Harley guided for 66K to 71K).
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MADISON (WKOW) -- The Dane County Regional Job Fair is just around the corner! This Wednesday, August 16th from 12:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m, employers from in and around Dane County will be ready to talk to job seekers about open positions and career opportunities.
On Monday, Mary Kauffman and Joseph Ledger stopped by Wake Up Wisconsin to talk about the event.
The Dane County Job Center staff and partners will be available as early as 10:00 a.m. to assist job seekers in preparing to walk among 150 employers with thousands of job opportunities. Resume review, mini-mock interviews, interview tips and representatives from many partner agencies will be available to all job seeker participants in the prep area.
This event is a great occasion for job seekers and employers to meet in person to explore potential matches for both the company and the individual.
The event and parking are free for the public.
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Thomas and Janet Hilton of Paris, Tennessee, announce the engagement of their daughter, Holly Hilton of New Palestine, to Daniel Bradbury of Noblesville, son of William and Patricia Bradbury of Greenwood. Miss Hilton graduated from Centre College in 2016 with a Bachelor of Science degree in economics and finance.
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Graduation took place for many Montague County seniors this past weekend with special ceremonies and family celebration. Thank you to all those who sent in their photos on our Facebook page. See many more photos in the mid-week News.
Gold-Burg seniors will graduate in 2 p.m. ceremonies on June 2, wrapping up the county commencement schedule.
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After Afrin victory, Turkey's president vows to expand military operations into other Kurdish-held areas in Syria, Iraq
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is leaving in place a lower court ruling that a federal employment discrimination law doesn't protect a person against discrimination based on their sexual orientation.
The court on Monday declined to take up the question of whether a law that bars workplace discrimination "because of...sex" covers discrimination against someone because of their sexual orientation.
President Barack Obama's Equal Employment Opportunity Commission took the view that it does. But President Donald Trump's administration has argued that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 bars discrimination based on gender but doesn't cover sexual orientation. Federal appeals courts are split on the issue. That means the issue is likely to come to the court again.
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The UK Pipe Band and Drum Majors Championships in association with the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association (RSPBA) were recently held in the stunning surroundings of the Stormont Estate. Over 100 bands, drum majors and highland dancers passed through the gates of the Stormont Estate, all hoping to be crowned UK champions.
The Northern Ireland winners on the day were: Grade 1 – Field Marshal Montgomery (also drumming), Grade 4a – St Mary’s Derrytrasna and McDonald Memorial – drumming, Grade 4b – Gransha (also drumming). The drum major winners were: Adult Grade – Alicia Dickson-Hamilton (Matt Boyd Memorial), Juvenile Grade – Emma Barr (Field Marshal Montgomery) and Junior Grade – Jamie Cupples (Aughintober).
The Chieftain of the Gathering was the new Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Nuala McAllister who was accompanied by her partner Sam Nelson and their baby son Finn in what was his first official engagement.
Name: Tony Fire
City of Residence: Struthers, Ohio
Party Affiliation: Democrat
Office Desired: 1st ward council re-elected
Why should you be elected
I have the experience of 8 years in office and know how to get things done. I am also retired and promised to make a full time job out of this part time position, which I have done. I like helping the people of Struthers.
Top three priorities
1) To continue to get the property in Struthers cleaned up.
2) To work on bringing business to our town and help the business that is here.
3) To try to keep helping our 1st ward block watch because it helps our town and so many people.
Biography
• I went to Struthers High, graduated in 1962.
• I attended Bowling Green State University from 1962 – 1966.
• Signed with the Buffalo Bills and also played some semi-pro in Charleston, West Virginia.
• Outside of that, I have lived my whole life in the 1st ward of Struthers.
KVMR 89.5 FM Radio, Nevada City's noncommercial community radio station, will broadcast Congressman Doug LaMalfa's upcoming town hall meeting in Oroville tonight at 8.
This will be the First District Congressman's second Town Hall event this year. Some estimates said 1500 people — or more — attended his first meeting with constituents at the Nevada County Fairgrounds last month, with dozens and dozens lined up to ask questions and make comments.
The 5:30 p.m. Town Hall at the Oroville State Theater will be recorded and then broadcast on a slight delay from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. on KVMR.
The station will also offer a live stream of the Town Hall via its website at http://www.kvmr.org and will archive the audio at archive.kvmr.org immediately afterward in addition to posting an audio podcast of the meeting at the radio station website as well.
Source: KVMR
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Authorities Searching for Mitchell Gas Station Robbery Suspect
MITCHELL, S.D. – Authorities are searching for a teenage suspect in a Mitchell gas station robbery.
18-year-old Montez McLain is wanted on 2nd degree robbery charges. The incident happened around 9:15 p.m. on April 12th, at the Easy Come Easy Go gas station.
Police say McLain threatened the clerk with a gun, though he never revealed a weapon. They say he left with less than $1,000. Police believe he may be in Iowa.
He’s described as African American, 5’8″ tall and 165 pounds with a short afro style haircut.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Mitchell Police or the Mitchell area crimestoppers.
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MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Everything is set up for a Week 15 classic between the Patriots and Steelers, the two premier teams in the AFC.
Yet again, Pittsburgh escaped disaster on Sunday night, rallying for a dramatic 39-38 victory over the Ravens. They’re 11-2. The Patriots can move to 11-2 on Monday night.
If they do, it would mean that the winner of the Week 15 matchup is almost certainly going to be the No. 1 seed in the AFC.
But before we get to Pats/Steelers, we must preview the Patriots at the Dolphins in Week 14.
Sorry. It’s the rules. Plenty more on the Steelers to come later this week...
MasterChef contestant and Lipan resident Mike Newton serve up chicken fried steak with salad, mashed potatoes and gravy at Saturday’s grand opening and benefit for the Lipan Community Food Pantry at Lipan’s First Baptist Church. Pictured with Tobi Woods of the Lipan Community Food Pantry, Newton beat out dozens of contenders to be among 20 home cooks featured on the hit TV show MasterChef, which airs on Fox (Channel 4). Mary Vinson/Hood County News
SACRAMENTO (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the California Lottery's "Daily 3 Midday" game were:
3-0-7
(three, zero, seven)
Summer heat can be tough on the pavement
This week’s hot weather might set you up for a summertime traffic hazard. Cole County Public Works Director Larry Benz says the pavement can ‘blow out’ when it gets really hot …
Benz adds be prepared for slow traffic and detours if you come into Jefferson City from the east. Paving work on Highway 50 and bridge construction near Taos may cause delays.
The first new electric train built for rail operator Northern is nearly ready to roll off the production line.
And it will make its debut on the Lancashire tracks by the end of the year.
Northern bosses have revealed the new unit, or a diesel version, will be put into service on either the Blackpool or Windermere to Manchester Airport route.
The train is one of 98 being built as part of £490m deal to modernise the rail operator’s fleet to meet customer demand and electricification of the line from Manchester through the North West.
Forty three electric and 55 diesel trains are now being built at CAF’s plant in Zaragoza, Spain.
Steve Timothy of Eversholt Rail, which will own the trains, said: “This is a very exciting project. We are delighted to be working with Northern.”
Watch out for a special feature on the project coming soon.
WASHINGTON The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said on Wednesday it had denied a petition by environmental groups that sought to ban the agricultural pesticide chlorpyrifos.
In October 2015, the Obama administration proposed to revoke all food residue tolerances for chlorpyrifos, an active ingredient in insecticides. The proposal was issued in response to a petition from the Natural Resources Defense Council and Pesticide Action Network North America, the EPA said in a statement.
"By reversing the previous administration’s steps to ban one of the most widely used pesticides in the world, we are returning to using sound science in decision-making – rather than predetermined results," EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt said in the statement.
(Reporting by Eric Beech)
Wall Street Journal columnist Bill McGurn joins Dana to discuss why Republicans in Congress are working to make individual tax cuts permanent and investigating a possible internet tax.
The World Health Organization has declared an end to the yellow fever outbreak that killed about 400 people in Congo and Angola, calling it "one of the largest and most challenging" in recent years.
The WHO statement Tuesday says 965 cases were confirmed but thousands of others had been suspected. Neither country had reported a new confirmed case in the past six months.
Angola in late December declared an end to its outbreak, and Congo made its announcement Tuesday.
The global health agency said more than 30 million people were vaccinated in emergency campaigns to control the outbreak in the two neighboring countries, which have among the world's weakest health systems.
"This unprecedented response exhausted the global stockpile of yellow fever vaccines several times," WHO said.
Aldridge had 33 points (13-22 FG, 7-7 FT), 12 rebounds, two blocks, one assist and one steal in 34 minutes during Monday's 89-75 victory over the Warriors.
Aldridge was dominant against what resembled a G-League team Monday. He took full advantage of the Warriors missing basically their entire lineup due to injury. He continues to be the entire offense for the Spurs, with the next highest scorer putting up just 12 points. The Spurs have moved back inside the playoff picture and need to keep winning to ensure they secure a seed out West.
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Breakfast is a buffet served in the bright dining room with a large range of pastries, cereals, fresh fruit, cold cuts and cheeses. There are also pre-prepared scrambled eggs and sausages, but you’ll want to get there early as dishes run out quickly and the coffee is not for everyone. Unless convenience is a priority and you particularly fancy some cooked eggs, you’ll just as easily find good coffee and a pastry at reasonable prices in many of the bars in the town centre.
Cuchara de Palo, the stylish, contemporary hotel restaurant and bar next door, serves a good range of tapas (around €8/£7) or hamburgers and steaks (€9/£8 to €15/£13). In summer you can also sit out on a small, astro-turfed, pavement terrace.
Sam Roberts Band will be part of the big Laketown Rock Festival kickoff, Friday May 19 in the beautiful Cowichan Valley. Sam was kind enough to give me a call today to chat about the album, recording at The Hip‘s Bathouse Studios, and more — plus, we rolled out another track from the Terraform album, along with a classic from Chemical City.
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MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama lawmakers are headed into the final days of the 2018 session with key votes looming on proposals to allow some teachers to carry guns in school, changing the position of lieutenant governor and other bills.
The House of Representatives on Tuesday will debate a bill to allow designated teachers, after undergoing training, to carry firearms in schools. The proposal is one of several bills introduced after the fatal shooting of 17 people at a Florida high school.
Other bills that could see action include proposals to: change the lieutenant governor’s duties; reform the juvenile justice system; and reduce the number of weeks of unemployment compensation.
The final meeting days will bring a flurry of work as lawmakers push to get bills approved before a target March 29 adjournment date.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — One lucky karaoke star will open for country music star Brett Eldredge during this year's Illinois State Fair.
The State Fair Karaoke Contest challenges young singers around the state to show off their singing chops.
Nine regional county fairs around the state will host qualifying rounds in July. First and second place winners will then compete head-to-head at the Illinois State Fair the next month. The winner will sing two songs later that same day prior to the Brett Eldredge concert.
Eldredge is country music star from Paris in central Illinois. He's best known for songs including 'Don't Ya' and 'Lose My Mind.'
The contest is free to enter and open to anyone at least 18 years old. The Illinois State Fair will take place August 9-19.
Dancers with Soul, Texas Tech's one and only hip hop dance team, will be having their annual Spring Showcase on April 21nd and April 22nd! Doors will open at 6:30pm and the show will begin at 7:00pm! This year it will be hosted in the auditorium at International Cultural Center (ICC) on campus.
We will be performing a combination of group routines, solos, and duets, all choreographed by DWS members. We will also have a few special guest performances so you won't want to miss it! Admission is $2 to help fund our future endeavors. Donations will also be accepted and you will be entered in a raffle for some free DWS mercandise! We are looking forward to showcasing all the talented members of Dancers with Soul and hope to see you there!
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This morning a Tesla sedan driving outbound Laguna Canyon Road in “autopilot” collides with a parked @LagunaBeachPD unit. Officer was not in the unit at the time of the crash and minor injuries were sustained to the Tesla driver. #lagunabeach #police #tesla pic.twitter.com/7sAs8VgVQ3
Dashcam shows truck narrowly miss children in Norway
Emerging from behind the bus, a Norwegian schoolboy ran straight into the path of an oncoming truck that slammed on the brakes and missed him by inches.
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — After a weeks-long investigation, police have charged a man with the assault of a security officer at Chambersburg Hospital.
Police said on January 25, Stephen Lightner fought two security officers while he was being escorted from the hospital because he was being disorderly. One of the officers was seriously hurt in the knee and was treated in the emergency room.
Lightner is charged with one count of aggravated assault.
WASHINGTON (AP) — A prominent Washington lawyer who authored a report that's a key part of the special counsel's investigation into Paul Manafort has left his law firm.
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom confirmed Tuesday that Greg Craig, a former White House counsel under President Barack Obama, is no longer with the firm. His biography has been removed from the law firm website. The firm didn't immediately comment beyond confirming his departure.
Craig wrote a report funded by the Ukrainian Ministry of Justice about the trial of a former Ukrainian prime minister.
That report is cited in the indictment against Manafort, President Donald Trump's former campaign chairman. Manafort is accused of using offshore accounts to secretly funnel more than $4 million to fund the report.
Craig is not accused of any wrongdoing.
RENTON, Wash. — The Seattle Seahawks will not face any suspensions for the melee that broke out at the conclusion of Sunday's loss to Jacksonville.
The league is still reviewing the fracas that broke out in the closing moments of Jacksonville's 30-24 victory for potential discipline, but no suspensions will be coming. Michael Bennett, Sheldon Richardson and Quinton Jefferson were all flagged for personal fouls. Jefferson and Richardson were both ejected, and all three should face hefty fines for their involvement in the ugly conclusion. Jefferson attempted to climb into the stands after fans threw what appeared to be bottles at him as he was leaving the field. He was pulled back by team staff.
The Jaguars issued a statement Monday they were reviewing video and were conducting interviews with spectators and security staff in the area to identify those involved. The Jaguars said those involved may lose the right to purchase future tickets or have their season tickets revoked.
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SUB-BIDS REQUESTED Grant High School Modernization 2245 NE 36th Ave., Portland, OR Bid Package: #6 – Remaining Interiors Proposals due: 1/5/18 by 2 PM Pre-Bid Walkthrough: An optional pre-bid walkthrough will be held at 2:00pm on Monday, December 18 th , 2017. Attendees should meet at the front entry of the school. All trades are welcome and encouraged to attend. Millwork ...
DENTON, Texas — Roosevelt Smart and Ryan Woolridge scored 15 points apiece and North Texas rolled to an 85-47 victory over McNeese on Saturday night.
Smart was 5 of 10 from the floor and made three 3-pointers, and Woolridge was 5-of-7 shooting from the field. Zachary Simmons and Tope Arikawe each added 11 points for North Texas (6-5), which shot 53 per cent from the field but missed 19 3-pointers and seven free throws.
Stephen Ugochukwu scored 16 points and Jacob Ledoux had 11 to lead McNeese (3-5).
Ugochukwu made consecutive layups to pull the Cowboys to 18-16 midway through the first half. DJ Draper answered with a 3-pointer to spark a 17-0 run for a 33-18 halftime lead. Woolridge scored four points and North Texas missed five shots during the stretch.
The Mean Green had 17 assists and forced 20 turnovers, and outrebounded McNeese 42-26.
5K Obstacle Course Fundraiser Coming To Mt. Brighton
April 17, 2017
The Brighton Rotary Club is bringing back its popular obstacle course fundraiser to Mt. Brighton next month.
The 3rd annual Top of the Mountain Dash or Crash, scheduled for May 20th, is promising to be both more fun and challenging this year. Three new obstacles have to been to the 5K course bringing the total number to 13. Highlights include a tire bridge, climbing wall, swamp walk, and a final run down the mountain under a shower sprayed by the ski park’s snow guns. There are also 2 one-mile kids runs which promise to be both muddy and wet for adventurous children. There will be live music, food and drink available on site for participants and spectators, alike.
Early bird rates for $45 for adults and $15 for kids. Entrance to the event for non-runners is free, and there will also be free rides up the chair lift to the top of Mt. Brighton where 80% of the course will be visible. More information can be found through the link below. (MK)
Praise the summer, with its
endless drought. How you’d rather
revile it, change it, pray
for the world to be another way.
Praise the sky, relentlessly clear,
and the dry field that crunches
beneath your feet.
You dream of green, dream
of laughing in the rain, dream
of puddles and the thin river
rising. But praise the scarcity,
how it teaches you what
you would rather not know—
how fragile the balance,
how every drop matters,
how lucky it is
to grow.
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March 19 (Reuters) - Hut 8 Mining Corp:
* HUT 8 MINING CORP. ANNOUNCES ELECTRICITY SUPPLY AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF MEDICINE HAT
* HUT 8 MINING CORP -‍UNDER ELECTRICITY SUPPLY AGREEMENT, CMH TO PROVIDE ELECTRIC ENERGY CAPACITY OF APPROXIMATELY 42 MEGAWATTS TO NEW HUT 8 FACILITIES​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
March 29 Apollo Global Management Llc
* Chisholm Oil & Gas and funds affiliated with Apollo Global Management announce strategic partnership and acquisition of stack assets
* Chisholm Oil & Gas - co, certain funds managed by affiliates of Apollo announced formation of a strategic partnership to invest in oil and gas properties in Oklahoma
* Chisholm Oil & Gas Llc - initial acquisition is comprised of approximately 53,000 acres in and around Kingfisher County, Oklahoma
* Chisholm Oil & Gas - Apollo funds have opportunity to invest up to $900 million in Chisholm to develop co's existing assets and pursue add-on acquisitions Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Reed (toe) is targeting a return to practice next week, Liz Clarke of The Washington Post reports.
Reed has been parked on the Redskins' PUP list with a toe injury since training camp opened, but the tight end caught passes and ran a bit following Sunday's final session. While doing so, Reed donned a custom-made cushion under his left foot to provide his toe extra padding. If all goes well, Reed hopes to be cleared to join his teammates in action next week, but even if he does, it's unknown whether he'll feature in any preseason games.
Day two of the Nassar sentencing hearing in Eaton County was disrupted when a father of three of the survivors lunged at Nassar.
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Randall Margraves swore at Nassar, and then requested five minutes alone with him. The judge informed him that would not be allowed, and he lunged at the defendant.
Margraves was taken out of the courtroom and into police custody. People in the gallery were crying as police took Margrave into custody.
Eaton (ankle) is out of the lineup Tuesday against the Giants, Amy Gutierrez of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
While reports have been indicating that Eaton is close to coming off the disabled list, it appears that the 29-year-old has yet to return to full health as he remains on the shelf. With Eaton out, Moises Sierra is starting in left field and hitting fifth Tuesday night.
AMHERST, Mass. — Luwane Pipkins drilled a controversial 3-pointer in the final minute of the second overtime period and Unique McLean added a late jumper as Massachusetts held off Dayton in an Atlantic 10 battle, 86-82 on Saturday afternoon, snapping a five-game losing streak.
Pipkins came up with a loose ball after a scramble and launched his shot as the shot clock expired. Officials counted the trey, but photos show the ball on Pipkins' fingers as the shot clock hit zero.
Josh Cunningham scored at the basket twice to get the Flyers even at 81-81 with 1:29 to play, but Pipkins hit from deep with :55 left. Cunningham hit the second of two free throws seconds later to get Dayton within two, but McLean made it a two-possession lead with :12 left.
Pipkins hit 6 of 13 from distance and finished with 28 points for UMass (11-13, 4-7). C.J. Anderson added 17 points and Carl Pierre and Malik Hines contributed 15 and 14 points, respectively while McLean pulled down 11 rebounds.
The Palm Beach County Sheriffs Office has arrested a local high school student who allegedly brought a loaded gun to school.
The incident occurred Friday at Forest Hill high school.
According to the report, the student was in violation of their curfew so authorities had probable cause to arrest the student. Authorities contacted the school which then made contact with the student. When authorities arrived to pick up the student, they discovered the loaded weapon in the student’s procession.
A recorded call was sent out to parents regarding the incident, but details pertaining to the student were omitted. Principal Mary Stratos did say, however, that the student faces criminal charges and disciplinary action from the school.
This is the third incident involving a gun at a high school in Palm Beach County in a week.
The post Local High School Student Arrested with Loaded Gun appeared first on 850 WFTL.
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Police say guns were stolen in a Monday night burglary and a teenager is in jail for the crime.
Starkville Police arrested Javante Hendrix, 18.
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He’s facing charges of Commercial Burglary.
Police say it happened at AAA Jewelry and Loan on Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive.
Three guns were reported stolen during the burglary, according to police.
His bond is set at $5,000.
Televangelist Jesse Duplantis says God told him he needs a new private jet.
Did we mention, it would be his fourth private jet? And at a cost of around $54 million.
No why would a televangelist need a fourth private jet? Because according to Jesse, he's been burning through jets for the Lord - and if Jesus were alive today he wouldn't be riding a donkey.
COLUMBIANA — Residents who await the reopening of a bridge between Columbiana and Washingtonville will have to wait a little longer.
The bridge on state Route 14 over state Route 11 closed April 9. It was scheduled to be reopened by June 15, but an Ohio Department of Transportation spokeswoman said it may not reopen until June 26.
Lauren Borrell, ODOT District 11 spokeswoman, said contractors are currently working on the bridge deck and that work is weather permitting.
"We're very pleased with the effort of the contractor," Borrell said. "They're trying to work through the delays and minimize the effect on motorists," she said.
Marucci and Gaffney Excavating Co. of Youngstown is the contractor on the $1.6 million project.
In the meantime, the detour will continue to direct those traveling along state Route 14 onto state Route 9 to U.S. Route 62 to state Route 165 to state Route 46 and back to state Route 14.
Today the community of Manurewa Marae mourn the loss of one of their beloved members Whāea Marry-Ann Harris (Ngāpuhi, Hikitu).
Proud of her South Auckland community Ms Harris dedicated her life bringing people back to South Auckland’s Manurewa Marae.
Manurewa Marae Chairman Tunuiarangi McLean says, “For over 12 years Whaea Mary-Ann look after our marae. Her contribution to the marae was huge and she always made herself available to those using the marae 24-7. She will be dearly missed.”
Besides the daily operations of running the Marae, Ms Harris was also involved in a project called Community Renewal, an initiative established to overcome the negative stigma placed upon their community.
She was also part of the Clendon Residents Group who helped created a community tool library, toy library and vegetable garden.
Ms Harris leaves behind a husband, two children and many mokopuna. She will be buried in her hometown of Whirinaki tomorrow.
FILE - In this Aug. 29, 2017, file photo, businesses are surrounded by floodwaters from Tropical Storm Harvey in Humble, Texas. If you think this has been a wild and costly year for weather disasters, federal meteorologists say you are right, it’s been record setting. So far this year the United States has had 15 weather disasters that caused at least $1 billion in damages. David J. Phillip, File AP Photo
April 6 A U.S. appeals court ruled that Mylan Inc's proposed generic version of the blood thinner Angiomax would not infringe on patents held by The Medicines Company.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit reversed a decision by a federal judge in Illinois who ruled for The Medicines Company. (Reporting by Jan Wolfe)
The Livingstone Central Hospital says it has intensified cervical cancer screening sensitization to rural communities in the district to improve access to the service.
Obstetrician and Gynecologist Bopili Noojiri says the hospital has this year seen a decline in women accessing the service compared to the past two years were the response was overwhelming.
Doctor Bopili explains that it is unfortunate that beliefs and myths have kept some women away from accessing screening and end up going to the hospital when the cancer has advanced.
He has told ZNBC News in an interview that apart from the outreach programs, the hospital will be targeting village headmen, schools and different companies to encourage women access the service.
And some Livingstone residents talked to by ZNBC have appealed for increased sensitization on cervical cancer screening especially in densely populated areas.
Because Ashley Judd, one of the allegedly harassed women, is such a right-winger.
Via Daily Mail:
Harvey Weinstein believes the allegations of inappropriate sexual behaviour against him are part of a right-wing ‘conspiracy’ to take him down, DailyMail.com can reveal.
The Hollywood mogul thinks that shadowy right wing forces are ‘out to get me’ and that he is being targeted for his liberal views.
In an echo of his close friend Hillary Clinton’s notorious claim that ‘a vast right-wing conspiracy’ was out to get her and her husband, the Democratic supporter is making the claim to those around him – despite his admission
Weinstein believes a team of lawyers linked to conservative groups have been digging up dirt on him and that other prominent Democrat supporters will be attacked next.
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Mosley is working on a plan for next session that will dramatically change the way Arizona collects taxes on gasoline. Rather than the 18-cent tax assessed on each gallon, which hasn’t increased since 1991, Mosley wants to subject gasoline to TPT. To read more on this item plus all the stories in the June 14 Yellow Sheet ...
India, with all its mystery and fascinating culture, doesn't always get the attention is deserves. It has an enormous population within the country and around the world and is an important player in our region.
In June, India's prime minister Modi met US president Trump for talks and for what was said and what wasn't said we turn to Dr Auriol Weigold to unpick it and the nature of India and US relations.
Guest: Dr Auriol Weigold is an Adjunct Associate Professor in the School of Government and Politics, Faculty of Business, Government and Law at the University of Canberra.
Can Illinois win this Saturday at Indiana? How good is Malcolm Hill? What will Mark Smith decide now that the Edwardsville guard has an offer from John Groce? Is this team bound for the NCAA tournament or the NIT? Beat writer Scott Richey is answering any and all inquiries in his weekly chat, which tips off at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Feel free to submit questions ahead of time.
Linebacker Robert Brazile and wide receiver Terrell Owens are among the 18 finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2018, which will be selected on Saturday.
Brazile and Owens could increase the number of players from Alabama high schools in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Brazile played at Vigor High School in Prichard, and Owens is an alumnus of Benjamin Russell High School in Alexander City.
Seven former Alabama prep stars already are enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. They are:
It's time for the Army to assemble – BTS is taking over the 2018 Billboard Music Awards!
The award show announced on Tuesday that BTS will premiere its new single with an epic performance.
LOS ANGELES — Two climbers have set a speed record for ascending the famous Nose route of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park, one of the world’s most technical and dangerous verticals.
Alex Honnold and his climbing partner Tommy Caldwell on Wednesday raced up the nearly 90-degree, 2,900-foot (884-meter) precipice in 2 hours 10 minutes 15 seconds.
The pair broke the previous record set last October by nearly 10 minutes.
Fellow climber Hans Florine, who once held the Nose record, watched Wednesday’s attempt from below. He says Honnold and Caldwell were moving so fast he knew by the halfway point that they would set a record.
Park Ranger Scott Gedimen congratulated the pair, calling them world-class climbers who work tirelessly to advocate on behalf of Yosemite and all public lands.
PanARMENIAN.Net – Russian president Vladimir Putin made a surprise visit to Syria Monday, December 11, after a busy weekend that dealt with several regional issues, including the ongoing problems between the Israelis and Palestinians, Al-Masdar News reports.
Putin reportedly landed at the Hmaymim Military Airport near Jableh city this morning, making a rare appearance in Syria after more than six years of war.
Full story: panarmenian.net
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April 20 Bear State Financial Inc
* Bear State Financial, Inc. announces first quarter 2017 earnings
* Q1 core earnings per share $0.15
* Q1 earnings per share $0.13
* Q1 revenue rose 12 percent to $23 million
* Bear State Financial Inc says net interest income for Q1 of 2017 was $18.8 million compared to $16.9 million for same period in 2016
* Bear State Financial Inc - Book value per common share was $6.31 at March 31, 2017, a 6% increase from $5.96 at March 31, 2016 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
MOHAWK, N.Y. (AP) - Democratic U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer is pursuing a memorial in New York to honor an astronaut who died in the Space Shuttle Challenger explosion.
Gregory Jarvis was raised in the Herkimer (HUR'-kih-mur) County town of Mohawk. He lost his life in 1986 when the shuttle exploded shortly after launch.
Schumer is asking NASA to work with county officials to establish a permanent memorial honoring the payload specialist.
Jarvis graduated from Mohawk High School in 1962 and later served in the U. S. Air Force.
Police are appealing for information after a New Mills man returned home to find two robbers in his property.
Police received the call at around 8.39pm on Tuesday (January 30).
The robbers, both described as youths, 5ft 7in tall and with facial scarring, had broke into the property on Watburn Road.
When the intruders were caught by the man they fled the scene on a moped, making off with a laptop and phone, towards Hayfield Road.
Anyone with information should call 101, quoting incident number 184048207.
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TAZEWELL COUNTY, VA (AP) – Gov. Terry McAuliffe has announced that Tazewell County in southwestern Virginia will receive $300,000 in grant funding to provide transition assistance to coal industry-related businesses.
The funding will go to the Heart of Appalachia Collaborative Economic Transition Project, also known as The Heart Project.
The project will provide direct counseling, training, mentoring, business service plan development and other targeted technical assistance to approximately 58 coal industry-related businesses, retaining about 200 existing jobs in southwest Virginia. It’s also expected to create 10 new businesses and 30 new jobs.
Since 1982, the federally-funded Community Development Block Grant Program has been administered by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development. Nearly 300 non-metropolitan cities, counties and towns are eligible for the program in Virginia.
Gaslighting
A form of intimidation or psychological abuse, sometimes called Ambient Abuse where false information is presented to the victim, making them doubt their own memory, perception and quite often, their sanity.
The classic example of gaslighting is to switch something around on someone that you know they're sure to notice, but then deny knowing anything about it, and to explain that they "must be imagining things" when they challenge these changes.
A more psychological definition of gaslighting is "an increasing frequency of systematically withholding factual information from, and/or providing false information to, the victim - having the gradual effect of making them anxious, confused, and less able to trust their own memory and perception.
MOSCOW — A Russian lawmaker says that he and colleagues who recently visited Pyongyang were shown North Korean calculations indicating that their missiles could reach the U.S. West Coast.
Anton Morozov of the nationalist Liberal-Democratic Party said in remarks carried by Russian state news agency RIA Novosti on Friday that North Korea is preparing to test-fire a long-range missile “in the nearest future.”
Morozov, who visited North Korea with two fellow lawmakers earlier this week, said that their interlocutors told them that Pyongyang has the technology that would allow missile warheads to survive the heat while entering the atmosphere.
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He said North Koreans also showed them “mathematical calculations which they say prove that their missile is capable of reaching the U.S. West Coast.”
Enter the Jarlsberg USA "Norway Day" sweepstakes by May 14, 2017, for a chance to win the grand prize: a four-night trip for two to Oslo, Norway, including roundtrip air and hotel accommodations. To enter, provide the requested contact information on the sweepstakes landing page and press "Submit."
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GLOUCESTER COUNTY, Va. – “Carelessly discarded smoking material” caused a home to go up in flames Sunday afternoon, fire officials say.
On Sunday, the Gloucester Volunteer Fire and Rescue Squad responded to a fire on Wagon Run Road after a caller reported seeing smoke and flames coming from their neighbor’s house.
When crews arrived, they saw flames coming from the front side of the home and smoke coming from all sides.
The embers from the house also started a small brush fire in the woods near the home.
Crews quickly put out the house and brush fires.
No one was home at the time of the fire and there were no injuries.
The lawsuit filed in the Kendrick Johnson case has been dismissed by the judge.
It was filed Wednesday in the United States District County by W. Louis Sands.
Read the full order below.
In December of last year, the judge was weighing the decision if the case would move forward after some deadlines weren't met.
Johnson was found dead in a rolled-up gym mat at Lowndes High School in January 2013.
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Liverpool were feeling semi conscious last month.
But it was Southampton who landed the knockout blow in the EFL Cup to leave Jurgen Klopp's side without a Wembley appearance this season.
The Reds, though, are more than acquainted with the penultimate hurdle of cup competitions.
From the FA Cup, League Cup, Champions League and all the way through to the Screen Sports Super Cup, Liverpool have been involved in 59 semi-finals in total.
How many opponents, though, can you remember?
If you get all of them inside the time allocated, you're doing well.
No cheating now, of course.
Let us know your score... and feel free to share.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Quick Draw Evening' game
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Indiana Lottery's "Quick Draw Evening" game were:
08-09-10-14-18-31-36-37-42-45-48-49-54-57-59-60-65-68-73-79, BE: 65
(eight, nine, ten, fourteen, eighteen, thirty-one, thirty-six, thirty-seven, forty-two, forty-five, forty-eight, forty-nine, fifty-four, fifty-seven, fifty-nine, sixty, sixty-five, sixty-eight, seventy-three, seventy-nine; BE: sixty-five)
Operation Hands of Love Food Bank & Harbor of Light Worship Center
Operation Hands of Love Food Bank and Harbor Light Worship Center is here to help low income families and families that are needing food assistance. We are here to help you all. Please call anytime at 606-947-0566. Like us on Facebook at Operation Hands of Love Food Bank, Harbor Light Worship Center Ministries or visit us on the web at www.hlwcm.org.
Bible Study at Furnace Church of Christ
Interested in learning about the Bible? The Furnace Church of Christ invites you to come learn with us Sunday afternoons at 2:30 p.m. Need a ride? Give us a call at 606-723-8733. The Furnace Church of Christ is located 8 miles from Stanton and 12 miles from Irvine.
Stanton Prayer and Healing Room
Stanton Prayer and Healing Room is open on Tuesday’s from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Located at 205 N. Main Street. Call Pam if you need more information at 859-327-1782.
KOB received information that Van Holtz may have been working with NMDOT. When we asked state officials, they didn't deny it, but also said in a statement she is no longer employed there.
"The department operates under legal requirements (Criminal Offender Employment Act) to not discriminate against convicted criminals when hiring," the statement reads. "She does not meet the standard for a DOT employee and should have never been hired.?"
Witnesses: Racing drivers slam into family’s SUV
A serious traffic crash with injuries closed a portion of Lee Boulevard in Lehigh Acres. The crash happened around Curtis Avenue North on Friday night.
According to witnesses at the scene, drivers racing at high speeds slammed into a family’s SUV, sending them to the hospital.
The exact circumstances leading up to the crash and the extent of any injuries involved are unclear at this time.
Count on WINK News to provide more information as it becomes available.
Langley, 30, was found unconscious by Kinston Police at around 11:42 p.m. in a car with multiple bullet holes on April 10. He was later pronounced dead. Members of the Kinston Police Department, U.S. Marshal Fugitive Task Force, and the NC SBI arrested Gregory Cogdell Jr. in Snow Hill, according to a news release. Cogdell was the third suspect wanted in the shooting death of Langley.
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At least 396 were killed and seven were wounded:
In Mosul, 50 civilians were killed in an airstrike. Eleven policemen were killed and one was wounded when 50 suicide bombers staged an attack that allowed them to retake ground; six civilians were also killed. An airstrike killed a policeman and wounded six more. Security forces killed 241 militants in Shifa.
Thirteen militants were killed near the Syrian border.
At least a dozen militants were killed in airstrikes in Tal Afar.
Near Haditha, at least a dozen militants were killed.
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AMSTERDAM, April 17 (Reuters) - PPG Industries, the U.S. paint-maker that is trying to buy Dutch peer AkzoNobel for 24.6 billion euros ($26.1 billion), said on Monday that Akzo's plan to instead spin off its chemicals arm and remain independent is riskier and would create less value.
In an open letter addressed to Akzo's "stakeholders", Michael McGarry urged Akzo's management and supervisory boards to enter talks, saying they had so far given insufficient consideration to PPG's proposal, which is favored by many of Akzo's own shareholders.
Akzo is due to outline details of its alternative plan on Wednesday.
($1 = 0.9410 euros) (Reporting by Toby Sterling; Editing by Toby Chopra)
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Several kids were taken into custody on Tuesday.
Portland police said they took several underage kids into custody after they said they damaged a home.
It took place early Tuesday morning off Northeast 118th near Gilsan.
The home was for sale and the homeowner told FOX 12 that the suspects flooded the basement, drew on the walls, and trashed the place.
There is no word on the charges the suspects may face, according to police.
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ALBANY, N.Y. — Pauly Paulicap had 13 points and 13 rebounds, Rich Williams added 10 points and 11 boards and Manhattan beat Siena 51-47 on Friday night.
Zane Waterman's layup with 2:38 left gave the Jaspers (11-13, 6-6 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference) the lead for good at 49-47. A Manhattan turnover with 15 seconds left gave the Saints (7-17, 3-8) a chance to tie or go ahead with their final possession. Paulicap blocked Ahsante Shivers' layup attempt out of bounds with 2.1 seconds left. Zavier Turner stole it from Siena's Thomas Huerter Jr. on the ensuing inbound play and added a pair of free throws to cap the scoring.
Manhattan trailed by nine points at halftime before erasing its deficit with 11 straight points to lead 42-39 just past the midpoint of the second half.
Kadeem Smithen led Siena with 18 points, Evan Fisher scored 10, and Prince Oduro had 12 rebounds to go with six points.
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In Charlottesville we are watching boys playing at being men.
Ten of the best nude heels on the High Street right now
By Emma Gritt
Holly Willoughby and Kate Middleton love a nude heel - here's the best on the High Street right now.
Wearing flesh coloured clothing can be hit and miss, but when it comes to nude heels, you'd struggle to find anything classier.
Leg lengthening and guaranteed to go with any outfit, what's not to like?
Here we look at some of the nicest nude heels available on the High Street and online right now - and they're anything but plain.
Rainy days are almost here.
Oscar Tabada of Pag-asa Mactan said the state weather bureau may declare the start of the wet season next week when a low-pressure area is set to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility.
He urged people to prepare for the rainy season.
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WASHINGTON—U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Wednesday that despite plans to cut contributions to the World Bank and other multilateral institutions, the administration still plans to preserve Washington’s power within them as a critical tool for U.S. foreign policy.
“America will continue to lead on issues of global importance, and therefore will remain a top donor to the multilateral development banks as our economy is...
Katie Kendhammer, an Audiologist with Mayo Clinic Health System Mankato joined KEYC News 12 this Midday to talk about the impact of loud music. Kendhammer says the earliest symptoms of hearing loss from loud music can come while listening to the loud music, itself, whether it's live or through a speaker. She says some patients may experience ringing in their ears right away. She also talked about how family and friends can often be the ones that help open our eyes to realize that we may be dealing with hearing loss.
A beta product launch by an Austin, Texas, credit union and a locally based fintech aims to expand consumers' options with their monthly loan payment amounts, while illustrating how community-based institutions try to reach technologically savvy consumers.
The $125 million-asset Capitol Credit Union became the first financial institution last month to offer customers the product, Kasasa Loans. The product, developed by an Austin-based fintech company called Kasasa, allows borrowers to make larger than minimum payments but then "take back" the extra money in the future if they need the cash.
TORONTO — One of the victims of a van attack that killed 10 people in Toronto has been identified as Anne Marie D’Amico.
Toronto city Counc. Cesar Palacio named the woman this morning during a council meeting at city hall.
Palacio says he’s been in touch with D’Amico’s parents, who are his constituents.
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Hackers who stole $523 million worth of the NEM cryptocurrency from Japanese virtual currency exchange Coincheck used a small part of it to buy initial coin offering (ICO) of a Philippine company, Japan's Nikkei newspaper reported Saturday.
Philippine blockchain technology company Appsolutely on Thursday received 2,000 NEM coins in its ICO, a payment which came from one of the eight accounts to where the stolen coins were dispersed, a spokesperson of NEM.io Foundation, which is tracking the movement of the stolen cryptocurrency, told Nikkei.
The news of Carson Wentz’s knee injury has put a damper on the Eagles’ NFC East division clinching win over the Rams. Many across the country believed that Philadelphia had a chance to do something even more special this season.
Wentz recorded a message on Twitter and wants Eagles fans to still believe something special can happen this season.
Some quick thoughts for everyone. Can’t thank my family, friends, teammates, and fans enough. Love y’all! #AO1 pic.twitter.com/vBwxG4So5N — Carson Wentz (@cj_wentz) December 11, 2017
Wentz said he trusts the coaching staff and has confidence in Nick Foles. He also vowed to come back stronger than ever from the torn ACL he suffered on Sunday.
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Las Vegas Strip headliner David Copperfield is due to return to the witness stand in a lawsuit by a British tourist who claims he was seriously hurt in a fall while taking part in one of Copperfield's signature illusions in 2013.
The magician resumes testimony Tuesday after last week revealing secrets behind a trick that appears to make volunteer audience members vanish onstage and appear a few moments later in the back of the theater.
Plaintiff Gavin Cox of Kent, England, alleges he fell after being hurried by stagehands through an MGM Grand hotel alleyway coated with a powdery residue near a trailer-sized trash bin.
Copperfield's lawyers lost pretrial bids to close proceedings to the public to avoid revealing performance secrets
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Cox and his wife are seeking unspecified damages.
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Two people are recovering in the hospital following a stabbing in a Dayton home.
It happened in the 1000 block of Linden Avenue just after 3 a.m. Monday.
A man and woman were loaded into the back of a medic unit. Both appeared to be suffering from injuries to their hands.
Both were alert and conscious. Police say they are suffering from non-life threatening injuries.
Dayton Police are investigating; however, the victims aren’t cooperating in that investigation.
Police say the victims won’t give suspect information to fill them in on who might have done this.
Right now — there’s no word on if the incident was a domestic dispute, or if suspects could still be on the loose.
We’ll keep talking to police throughout the morning. As soon as we have more, we’ll let you know.
Artist James Temte takes a break from working on a large mural in the Anchorage Museum atrium on Friday, Dec. 30, 2016. Temte and assistant Nils Lane plan on completing the nearly 2,000-square-foot mural in two days.
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WASHINGTON — Consumer groups have long denounced the influence of big banks and for-profit companies on agency rulemakings, often pointing to the number of meetings held between regulators and institutions about a proposal. Now, in an ironic twist, payday lenders and supporters of mandatory arbitration are using the same tactic in accusing the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau of disproportionately favoring consumer groups at the expense of industry.
House Republicans and payday lending groups are hoping to use so-called ex parte communications with consumer groups as a basis for an eventual lawsuit against the mandatory arbitration and small-dollar lending rules. (The mandatory arbitration rule was finalized in July, while the payday lending rule is expected to be released soon.)
Rev. Billy Graham lived a long fulfilling life, with many important moments along the way, and we just wanted to take a moment to highlight some of them.
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MEDI, Aug 14 (Saba) - The army's artillery fired shells against a gathering of Riyadh-paid mercenaries in north of the Medi desert, causing losses in their ranks, a military official said on Monday.
Meanwhile, the Saudi aggression fighter jets waged four raids on Harad and Medi districts.
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Formed in 1998, Massachusetts metalcore outfit Unearth got their start supporting the likes of Lamb of God and Slipknot on tour. With frenzied guitar riffs and ripping vocals, the band has garnered quite a following over their five album, eleven-year career.
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OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) – A new bill seeks to designate Sasquatch as the “official cryptid” of Washington state.
A cryptid is defined by Oxford dictionary as an “animal whose existence or survival is disputed or unsubstantiated.”
The bill, sponsored by Republican Sen. Ann Rivers of La Center, was introduced this week.
The measure says that Sasquatch – also known as Bigfoot or Forest Yeti – has “made immeasurable contributions to Washington state’s cultural heritage and ecosystem.”
Ted and Sue Leagjeld enjoyed dressing up in authentic Norwegian costumes to celebrate their Scandinavian heritage and entertain resort guests.
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(Photo: Reuters/Justin Ide) Rescue workers transport a victim who was injured when a car drove through a group of counter protesters at a KKK rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, August 12, 2017.
Last Saturday, violence broke out at a white supremacist rally in support of a statue of American Civil War General Robert E. Lee in Charlottesville, Virginia.
One person was killed and nearly 20 injured when a Neo-Nazi sympathizer crashed an automobile into a crowd of counter-protesters.
The violent clash over the Confederate monument at Lee Park has elicited many reactions of horror and anger over what happened.
Here are five notable reactions to Saturday's tragic events. Responses include both words and actions on the part of various parties.
Students from the University of Alaska Southeast and the Juneau-Douglas High School are having an open house to celebrate the completion of Lena Loop House 2 at 16200 Lena Loop Road. The open house will be on April 21 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. The House Build Project is a four-way partnership with the city of Juneau, the Juneau School District, the Juneau Housing Trust, and UAS to build affordable housing while training students in residential construction.
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Charlotte is set to host the 2018 Belk College Kickoff Game to be seen nationally on CBS and locally on WBTV.
The game, between West Virginia and Tennessee, will take place September 1, at Bank of America Stadium at 3:30 in the afternoon. It will be the first game ever between the two universities and could feature former Davidson Day Quarterback Will Grier, who is currently the starting quarterback for the Mountaineers.
"We are proud to host thousands of Mountaineer and Volunteer fans in Charlotte while also showcasing the event on a national stage,” said Charlotte Sports Foundation Board Chairman Johnny Harris.
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In the Salon de Paris in 1865, there was one room that was far more crowded than usual. On Sundays, it was so overwhelmingly packed that visitors struggled to get close to the one painting that they all wanted to see. People were shocked that Édouard Manet’s Olympia was even allowed to be displayed. It was fiercely condemned, not only by the public but also by most art critics and the press.
Olympia differed from classical representations of Eve or Venus. Instead of an angel, she was unmistakably a naked contemporary woman. Manet painted her neither bathing, dreaming nor dressing, but simply doing nothing. This suggested that she was there waiting purely for sex, as a prostitute. A critic wrote: “We prefer to think he has made a mistake. And what is his aim? His canvases are too unfinished for us possibly to tell.” Eventually, the painting was physically attacked and guards had to be posted...
The Government today received a report from Hong Kong Express on its recent cancellation of flights.
The Civil Aviation Department and the Air Transport Licensing Authority said they will study the report in details.
The department added it will continue to closely follow up on whether the airline has sufficient manpower to provide services.
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The Rent Stabilization Board is seeking applications from residents interested in serving out the term of former Commissioner Katherine Harr, who resigned effective Jan. 30. Harr, whose term expires Nov. 30, 2018, submitted a letter of resignation that cited changed circumstances in her and her husband's lives, including health and employment issues and the possibility they will move out of Berkeley later in the year. She was appointed to the board in April 2010 to fill a vacancy, was elected to a four-year term in November 2010 and reelected in November 2014.
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The Warriors will not have a pair of key backcourt pieces in their Monday night game against the Nuggets in Denver. Klay Thompson woke up with a sore right heel after the spirited Warriors win in Oklahoma City on Saturday night.
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ANKARA U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said on Thursday there was more discussion to be had on the way forward in Syria but that the status of President Bashar al-Assad would be decided by the Syrian people.
Speaking in the Turkish capital Ankara after talks with Turkey's leaders, Tillerson also said there was "no space" between Turkey and the United States in their determination to defeat Islamic State.
He was responding to a question about U.S. support for the Kurdish YPG militia in Syria, which NATO ally Turkey sees as a hostile force.
(Reporting by Lesley Wroughton and Ece Toksabay; Writing by Nick Tattersall; Editing by Humeyra Pamuk)
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Updated: March 19, 2018 3:17 pm
A massive fire at a home on Mere Point Road in Brunswick shut down part of the road for hours.
It happened Sunday around 1 p.m.
Portion of 1036 Mere Point Rd in Brunswick is closed while crews work this fire. Brunswick, Freeport, Topsham and others all here helping. Wind is super powerful. pic.twitter.com/FWkWjryfyY — Sam Read (@SamWGME) March 18, 2018
The Brunswick Fire Department and at least eight neighboring departments worked to keep the fire under control despite whipping winds.
Flames were seen bursting out of the roof.
No one was hurt, but the two people living inside are now displaced.
Happening right now— a large fire at a Home on Mere Point Road in Brunswick. pic.twitter.com/ChJ485mQAG — Sam Read (@SamWGME) March 18, 2018
The cause is still under investigation.
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Warm cocktails like hot toddies, mulled wine, hot buttered rum, and spiked hot chocolate are arguably one of the best parts of the colder months. Take these classic cocktails and serve them in a slow cooker, and you have the recipe for Fall party success. Not surprisingly, searches for these sorts of recipes spike this time of year, according to Pinterest. Keep reading for the drinks that are popular on Pinterest right now.
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Self-driving Uber car kills Arizona pedestrian, police say
Posted/updated on: March 19, 2018 at 12:47 pm
Uber(TEMPE, Ariz.) -- A self-driving Uber car hit and killed a pedestrian early Monday morning in Tempe, Arizona, police said.
The vehicle was in "autonomous mode at the time of the collision, with a vehicle operator behind the wheel," Tempe police said in a statement.
The female pedestrian died of her injuries at a hospital, police said.
"Uber is assisting and this is still an active investigation," according to the police statement.
Uber tweeted that, "Our hearts go out to the victim’s family. We’re fully cooperating with @TempePolice and local authorities as they investigate this incident."
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The results of the recent poultry show at Revesby, staged by the East of England Poultry Club, have been published.
There were 118 entries with 30 plates of eggs, plus four different breeds of geese.
It was a repeat of the results at Heckington show the previous weekend.
The Betts from Yarborough won all the sections, except the rare breeds.
• Champion: black Pekin bantam shown by Richard Bett, from Yarborough near Louth.
• Reserve Champion: A birchenModern Game bantam, from Richard Bett.
• Best Waterfowl: white call duck from Richard Bett.
• Best Large Fowl: Gold Brahma from Richard Bett.
• Best Bantam: Gold Brahma bantam from Richard Bett.
• Best Juvenile: James Bett with a white call duck.
• Juvenile Reserve: James Bett with a Gold Brahma bantam.
• Best Rare Breed: Sandie Hildreth with a white Sultan male.
• Best Eggs: Sandie Hildreth with a painted egg.
• Best Juvenile egg: Jennifer Dixon, from Stixwold, with a decorated egg.
Governor Pete Ricketts explained plans for future budget cuts and mergers that may happen in various government departments.
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President Donald Trump on Wednesday will try to sell the American people on an unpopular Republican tax overhaul that his administration claims will generate about $1.8 trillion in new revenue – a figure that a top Democratic lawmaker dismissed as "fake math."
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Franco’s latest record ‘Flight‘ has been released today! It has 10 tracks including the singles Mondaze, Best I Ever, Breaking For The Weekend, and the latest, which premiered on All Good Radio last night, All Nighter. We’re totally digging the new single by the way.
Tracklist:
1 Afterburn 4:10
2 Last Word 4:57
3 All Nighter 4:51
4 Mondaze 4:43
5 Lost In Your Universe 4:22
6 Best I Ever 5:06
7 Aurora Sunrise 4:52
8 Rebirth 4:19
9 Breaking For The Weekend 4:49
10 Goodbye, Goodnight 5:10
Catch them perform live at Johnny B Good, Makati (formerly Hard Rock Cafe) on Feb 14.
You can purchase it on iTunes or listen to it on Spotify.
It was a successful day one for the Light Up A Child’s Life Campaign, as the first day started as it traditionally does at Ragley’s True Value Hardware in Punxsutawney and wrapped up the day at Make-A-Wish in Punxsutawney. Pictured are Lindsey Herzing (right), executive director of Make-A-Wish Punxsutawney, and Wish Kid Colin Wineberg.
On its self-titled album, Talinka brings together an unusual set of instruments (viola de gamba, bass clarinet, double bass) behind Tali Atzmon’s exotic art song vocals. The original songs are dreamy and often undefinable, infused with elements of jazz, echoes of klezmer and abstractions of tango. Talinka also borrows a few pages from the Great American Songbook in torchy, after-hours renditions of “Don’t Explain” and “You Don’t Know What Love Is.” The album’s closing selection, the mordantly romantic “Every Now and Then,” is a dead-ringer for latter-day Leonard Cohen.
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Darling will be in goal on the road against the Ducks on Monday.
Darling was brought in from Chicago to stabilize things in net for the Canes, but instead he's posted a 2.70 GAA and a .900 save percentage in 21 contests. The Ducks do rank 29th in goals per game, but they are getting Ryan Getzlaf (face) and Jakob Silfverberg (upper body) back for this one. That'll make things a little harder for Darling.
Police are looking for a man they say grabbed a 12-year-old girl at a Bronx intersection, covered her mouth, put a gun to her head and dragged her to the back of a nearby home, where she was sexually attacked.
Authorities say the suspect, captured on surveillance video on a sidewalk, approached the girl near Weeks Avenue and East 173th Street shortly before 11 a.m. Sunday. He forced her to the back of a residence not far away and sexually attacked her, then fled south on Weeks Avenue, according to police.
Police did not say if the girl was treated at a hospital for injuries.
Authorities released surveillance footage of the suspect.
Anyone who recognizes him is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS.
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Sinclair said Tuesday the move to sell the 23 stations in 18 markets, some of which are currently owned by Sinclair and some by Tribune, was needed to obtain government approval for the $3.9 billion purchase of fellow television-station owner Tribune.
Comedian Tiffany Haddish is coming to Omaha for one night only!
Dubbed the "funniest woman alive" by Vanity Fair, Haddish is quickly establishing herself as one of the most sought-after comedic talents in TV and film. She was most recently starred in the hit comedy "Girls Trip" alongside Jada Pinkett Smith, Queen Latifah and Regina Hall.
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Officials: Man steals boat, crashes it on park bulkhead
TUCKERTON, N.J. (AP) — Authorities say a man stole a boat from a New Jersey marina — but he didn't get far.
Tuckerton firefighters were called at 11:25 p.m. Tuesday to the South Green Street Park where they found a boat that had been stolen from Total Marine in Little Egg Harbor crashed into the new park bulkhead at high speed.
The department says on its Facebook page that marine units from West Tuckerton and the Mystic Island fire company were called to help search for the thief using thermal imaging cameras.
Officials say a man spotted under the deck of an abandoned house was arrested. The 32-year-old Manahawkin resident faces charges of theft, criminal trespassing and boating while intoxicated.
Officials say both the boat and the bulkhead were left with considerable damage.
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Keith Urban celebrated New Year’s Eve with a free performance in Nashville on Dec. 31.
Before the guitar dropped (yes, Nashville drops a guitar—eat your heart out NYC), Keith performed a medley of hits in tribute to artists who died in 2016, including George Michael’s “I’m Never Gonna Dance Again,” Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah,” Glenn Frey of the Eagles’ “Take It Easy,” David Bowie’s “Heroes,” Merle Haggard’s “Mamma Tried” and Prince’s “Purple Rain.”
Check out the performance below, which includes a dancing cameo by Keith’s wife, Nicole Kidman.
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FOUR teenagers were hospitalised overnight after the ute they were in flipped at Beerburrum just before midnight.
Emergency services were called to the scene about 11pm where the dual cab ute had rolled on Beerburrum Woodford Rd.
A Queensland Police spokesman said the 19-year-old male driver was trapped behind the wheel and had to be cut free.
Three of the four passengers were injured; two 16-year-old girls and a 17-year-old.
There was another 19-year-old man in the car.
The spokesman said the car was travelling down a right-hand bend on the road when the driver lost control and veered into a gutter.
He said the car was "extensively damaged".
A Queensland Ambulance spokesman the driver suffered minor leg and hand injuries and other passengers suffered minor neck and abdominal injuries.
He said none of the injuries were serious but all were transported to different hospitals; two to Caboolture, one to the Royal Brisbane Hospital and one to the Sunshine Coast University Hospital.
All were transported stable.
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DENVER (AP) — Lawyers are expected to make closing arguments Monday in a trial concerning allegations that a former radio host groped Taylor Swift backstage before a concert in Denver, and competing allegations the singer’s mother and her radio liaison set out to destroy the DJ’s career after the photo op took place.
A federal judge on Friday determined that former DJ David Mueller didn’t prove that Swift personally tried to end his career, but identical allegations against Andrea Swift and Frank Bell are expected to go to jurors.
Mueller sued the three after Swift’s team reported the 2013 encounter to his bosses. He’s seeking up to $3 million, saying the allegation cost him his job.
Swift countersued for a symbolic $1. The jury will also consider her assault claim.
She called the encounter with Mueller despicable.
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ZURICH, March 31 Switzerland's Office of the Attorney General (OAG) expressed frustration over the apparent decision by Dutch authorities not to inform it in advance about raids tied to suspected tax evasion, the OAG said on Friday.
"The Office of the Attorney General of Switzerland is disconcerted about the manner in which this has been organized with the conscious non-inclusion of Switzerland... The attorney general expects a written explanation from the relevant leading Dutch authorities and is examining further actions," the OAG said in an emailed statement.
Earlier, Dutch prosecutors said they had launched an international hunt for people seeking to hide assets and evade taxes after receiving a tip-off about undisclosed accounts at a Swiss bank.
Credit Suisse said separately that authorities looking into client tax matters had visited its offices in London, Paris and Amsterdam and it was cooperating with them.
(Reporting by Joshua Franklin, Editing by Michael Shields)
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Huntley Centennial Public School at 118 Langstaff Dr. in Carp was closed to students Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017 due to flooding and lack of water and heat.
School staff were asked to come to school. Parents were asked not to drop off children at school and the school board will update as the situation unfolds.
The Ottawa Carleton School Board says updates will be posted to the board's website .
Katt Williams Strikes Plea Deal In Paparazzi Robbery
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Katt Williams is dodging jail time for the alleged robbery of paparazzo in Bev Hills by copping a plea.
The oft-arrested comedian plead no contest Monday to felony 2nd degree robbery in the case involving his buddy Suge Knight. The duo were accused of confronting a female photog back in 2014. She was recording them, when they got pissed and allegedly jacked her gear. Much of the incident was captured on camera.
Katt was immediately sentenced to 3 years probation, and 54 weeks of anger management classes.
Suge's case is still pending. Plus, he's got bigger fish to fry right now, legally speaking.
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OKLAHOMA CITY – Police are investigating a stabbing in northwest Oklahoma City.
Officials responded near N.W. 23rd and Villa. Wednesday night.
Police say the victim was stabbed in the shoulder, and the injury does not appear to be life-threatening.
Authorities are still investigating what led up to the incident.
A record 44 per cent of global fund managers believe sharemarkets, particularly those in the US, to be overvalued after years of over-stimulative monetary policy, according to a monthly Bank of America Merrill Lynch survey. In the note, titled “Fed …
BRUSSELS (AP) - The European Union's top trade official says the 28-nation bloc should be excluded from U.S. President Donald Trump's new steel and aluminum tariffs, which enter force this week.
EU Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmstrom said Monday that "the EU should be excluded as a whole" and that she would convey this message to U.S. representatives in talks in Washington on Tuesday.
Malmstrom said the EU is willing to address the problem of steel overproduction, which she says is the real cause of pain for the U.S. and European industries.
Trump is imposing tariffs of 25 percent on imported steel and 10 percent on aluminum, but is temporarily exempting Canada and Mexico.
The EU has drawn up a list of "rebalancing" duties to slap on U.S. products if it is not exempted.
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Curved TVs might be a gimmick, but curved computer monitors actually make some sense, because you actually sit close enough to them for the curve to wrap around your periphery.
This 27" curved monitor from Samsung is available for $180 today as a refurb. I wish it was higher resolution than 1080p, but that’s still a solid price for a monitor of this size with AMD FreeSync.
It’s the year of voice search, according to some experts. Is your business using voice search as a marketing tool? Here’s how to do it.
MOSCOW Russian investigators said on Thursday that the man suspected of detonating a bomb on the St. Petersburg metro earlier this month had received money from an "international terrorist group" in Turkey, the RIA news agency reported.
Fourteen people were killed in the attack.
Russia's Investigative Committee said Akram Azimov, the brother of the suspected organiser of the attack, had transferred money from Turkey to the suspected bomber, Akbarzhon Jalilov, RIA reported.
(Reporting by Jack Stubbs/Vladimir Soldatkin; Editing by Andrew Osborn)
David Ignatius of the Washington Post and former White House Chief of Staff Andy Card talk Trump's relationship with his Secretary of State and what foreign leaders think of Tillerson.
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A Jefferson City man who posted pictures of stolen guns and other property on Facebook has pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of firearms.
Federal prosecutors say Jefferson City police searched the home of 27-year-old Tremaine Cordell Smith in January 2016 looking for stolen property after Smith had posted pictures of guns, illegal drugs and cash on his Facebook page.
During the search, several stolen items were recovered, including two stolen handguns.
Anyone who has been convicted of a felony is prohibited from possessing firearms and ammunition. Smith has three prior felony convictions in Cole County for distributing a controlled substance.
Smith faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years without parole, up to a sentence to life in prison.
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IT APPEARS someone at the Water Corporation believes the waterwise message should be used for all types of flora, including those more questionable plants.
Earlier today, the WA utility sent out a tweet, which has since been deleted, advising West Aussies to embrace the waterwise message by “going easy on water supplies” when tending to their plants such as sunflowers and tea tree.
The important public service announcement was accompanied by a photo featuring Sesame Street’s Ernie watering a pot plant, of the marijuana kind.
Seconds after the tweet went out, it was pounced on by members of the Twittersphere who were only more than happy to share the unfortunate mistake.
According to the Water Corp, the inclusion of Ernie watering the marjuana plant was an innocent mistake.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - EFTEN REAL ESTATE FUND III AS :
* SAYS ACQUIRES DEVELOPMENT PROJECT LAAGRI SELVER SHOPPING CENTRE AT TALLINN, ESTONIA
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LUMBERTON, N.C. (WBTW) – Robeson County officials have released the name of the 17-year-old shot Thursday afternoon.
According to Major Anthony Thompson, deputies responded to 240 Offie Jones Road in Lumberton at 2:24 a.m. Thursday for a reported shooting.
Deputies found the victim, later identified as Jeremiah Dakota Locklear, 17, suffering from a gunshot wound.
Locklear was taken to the hospital where he later died from the shooting, Thompson said
Witnesses told deputies that Locklear was outside, multiple gunshots were heard and the 17-year-old ran toward the porch of his home saying he had been hit.
Thompson says a person was seen running toward a truck, getting into it and leaving the home shortly after the shots were fired.
Deputies have developed a person of interest, Thompson confirms, but that person’s name has not been released. A motive for the shooting has not been determined and no arrests have been made.
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SAN FRANCISCO — A homeless transgender woman claims the City and County of San Francisco’s policy requiring a permit to protest on the steps of City Hall is unconstitutional, in federal court.
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DETROIT (AP) – Full-time school employees in Detroit will be able to pay half-price for Land Bank-owned homes up for auction.
Mayor Mike Duggan and the Detroit Land Bank Authority say the program includes workers in city public, charter and parochial schools. They say the expansion is designed to encourage educators to invest and live in the city where they work.
Homes are up for bid on the Land Bank website. Bidding starts at $1,000.
The 50-percent discount will be applied after an employee makes a winning bid. Those that purchase homes through the auction are required to rehabilitate the homes within six months, and get the homes occupied.
Buyers also must own the homes for three years.
The discount already is offered to active Detroit municipal employees, retirees and their immediate families.
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GEORGIA— A man is facing charges after he got into a scuffle with a Georgia Deputy.
A new video shows a Walton county sheriff's deputy trying to arrest a man during a traffic stop.
The man can be seen on video pushing the deputy down and jumping into in his car and driving away as the deputy hangs on to the vehicle.
According to the sheriff's office, after the suspect drove away a passerby followed him until the deputy caught up.
After a high-speed chase that left several law enforcement cars damaged in the process, deputies were able to force the suspect off the road and arrest him.
The sheriff's office says a large number of Zanax pills were found in the man's possession.
The suspect faces assault and drug charges
Forty-five people have been admitted to Lewanika General Hospital in Mongu after drinking a local non-alcoholic beverage commonly known as Munkoyo.
The incident happened on Friday last week at a wedding ceremony in Mandanga area around 01:00 hours after people took the beverage which is suspected to have been poisoned.
The victims were taken to Lewanika General Hospital the following day around 07:00 hours when they developed severe diarrhoea and vomiting.
Mongu District Acting Health Director Mukololo Mubita has confirmed the development in an interview with ZANIS in Mongu.
He said so far 13 patients have been discharged while the remaining 32 that include two eight-year-old children are in stable condition and are responding positively to treatment.
Mr. Mubita said the cause of the problem is not yet known as the food sample taken to University Teaching Hospital -UTH- for testing is not yet analyzed.
And Western Province Police Commissioner Charles Lungu said the police are still investigating the matter.
The mounting gas prices around the country spurred picketing action by bus drivers and conductors from Route 42 (Timehri/Georgetown) who are pleading with the authorities to grant them an increase of $20 on their fares.
Over a dozen drivers and conductors gathered outside the Ministry of Business’ office on South Road early yesterday morning, armed with placards highlighting their current plight.
The drivers explained that despite the constant fluctuations in the price of gas, the bus fare has not been increased in a decade, which they say is unfair, considering the fact that the price of almost everything, including car parts, has increased over the same period, without any hint of decreasing…..
Donald Trump has won the presidency after narrowly carrying a few states to put him above 270 electoral votes. But... Jared Kushner, Donald Trump's son-in-law and one of his senior advisers, is now considered a "subject of interest" by the FBI... There's so much that's going to be lost under Trumpcare-lives and health for millions, to be sure.
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND)- An Illinois House committee Friday approved a bill raising the tobacco purchasing age to 21.
The bill, which passed the Illinois Senate in April, now goes to the full house.
The American Lung Association in Illinois praised the measure.
"This law, if passed by the House, will have a critical impact on our residents' health and on our state's budget,” said Kathy Drea, vice president of advocacy for the Lung Association. "While smoking rates are declining, teen tobacco use rates are increasing at an alarming rate because of new products, kid-friendly flavors and online advertising.”
California, Hawaii, Maine, New Jersey and Oregon have all raised the purchasing age of tobacco products to 21.
A federal jury on Friday rejected a lawsuit brought by two former players on the Pepperdine University women's basketball team who said that they suffered illegal discrimination because they were dating, the Los Angeles Times reported. The suit charged that coaches were angry about the relationship and took actions that hurt the women, constituting sex discrimination under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. Pepperdine disputed the right of the women to sue under Title IX and also denied wrongdoing. While Pepperdine prevailed, the plaintiffs said that they had won a significant victory in being able to bring the suit under Title IX.
(Reuters) - U.S. pipeline operator Andeavor Logistics LP said on Monday it would buy rival Western Refining Logistics LP for $1.5 billion as it seeks to expand into the Permian Basin in Texas and New Mexico.
Western Refining unitholders will receive 0.5233 Andeavor Logistics units for each Western Refining unit. The deal values each Western Refining unit at $25.28, representing a premium of 6.4 percent to Western Refining Logistics' Friday closing price.
Andeavor, formerly known as Tesoro Corp, bought Western Refining Inc for $4.1 billion in June. Tesoro also acquired a non-controlling stake in Western Refining Logistics as part of that deal.
El Paso, Texas-based Western Refining Logistics owns crude oil pipelines and gathering assets in the Permian Basin in West Texas and Southern New Mexico.
Andeavor Logistics also said it would issue 78 million of its units to parent Andeavor in exchange for the cancellation of its incentive distribution rights.
A small plane made an emergency landing in a corn field in Sugar Grove near Aurora Airport Friday morning.The Kane County Sheriff's Office as well as the Sugar Grove police and fire departments responded at about 7:10 a.m. to the area after a report of a small plane landing in a corn field.The sheriff's office said that the pilot, who said he was not injured, was directing authorities to his plane west of the airport and south of Scott Road.The PA 34 aircraft landed in the field after taking off from Aurora, according to FAA spokeswoman Elizabeth Cory. The FAA is investigating.His wife was also in the plane. Both are ok and have been checked by medics.
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Kimani Stephenson, 24, was remanded at his Manhattan arraignment Sunday night on charges of attempted murder, assault and sex abuse for the attack on Bonnie Currie, 22. He allegedly grabbed the petite starlet's breast and crotch as she waited for a train at the 14th Street-Sixth Avenue station. After the alarmed woman told him to "F-k off," he tossed her onto the tracks, authorities said.
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DETROIT (AP)  Mazda is recalling about 174,000 small cars in the U.S. because the seats can change angles suddenly, making the vehicles hard to drive.
The recall covers the Mazda 2 subcompact from the 2011 model year and the 2010 and 2011 Mazda 3 and Mazdaspeed 3 compacts.
The company says the seat height adjustment links can break or detach from the seat frame, changing the seat angle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect the seat links and either install a reinforcement bracket or replace the whole seat adjustment unit. The recall is expected to start on March 31.
TUCKER, Ga. (AP) — Several horses traveled down a highway in Georgia and motorist had to hold their horses.
News outlets report that a total of 10 horses decided to take to the streets and ended up blocking traffic on Highway 78 near North DeKalb Mall on Saturday morning.
Motorists came to a standstill as police blocked off traffic to ensure the safety of the motorists and the horses.
Police were on the scene at 9 a.m. trying to contain them, and all lanes were open by 9:30 a.m.
Little Creek Horse Farm confirmed in a Saturday Facebook post that it was their horses that decided to take a trip on the highway. The post says steps will immediately be taken to assure this doesn’t happen again.
Baseball: Louisiana vs. Highland
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Crawford is hitting just .086 with a .343 OPS through his first 10 games at Triple-A Lehigh Valley.
It's a really bad start for the Phillies' top prospect, but this is also an extremely small sample size. Crawford's walk rate is solid, but he's striking out 30 percent of the time, which is more than double his career average and may indicate that he's pressing at the plate. The Phillies have no need to rush Crawford to the majors, so they'll give him plenty of time to figure things out in Triple-A.
MILFORD >> Police arrested a woman Monday accused of embezzling approximately $184,000 from a Milford business.
Rosalie Belbusti, 52, of Benz Street, Ansonia, was charged with third-degree identity theft, first-degree larceny and 192 counts of first-degree forgery, police said.
Police took custody of her in regards to an active warrant for identity theft.
Belbusti allegedly wrote and cashed fraudulent checks made out to herself between 2012 and 2017, using a business checking account while employed at the business.
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CLARE, Iowa (AP) — Two people have been charged with murder following the identification of a body found Saturday near the small central Iowa community of Clare. Authorities on Monday said they have charged 25-year-old Phillip Anthony Williams, of Lafayette, Indiana, and 26-year-old Mackenzie Lee Knigge, of Clare, with first-degree murder in the death of 26-year old Jessica Gomez, of Ft. Dodge. Williams and Knigge were being held at the Tippecanoe County Sheriff’s Office in Lafayette.
The Iowa State Medical Examiner’s Office on Monday confirmed that a body found Saturday in a field near Clare was Gomez.
Minnesota's Senate has signed off on $10 million in emergency funding to fix the state's troubled new driver's registration system.
The Senate approved a bill Monday to fund repairs to the new platform known as MNLARS on a 47-20 vote. It also includes some new oversight measures like a legislative commission that Republicans deemed essential to ensuring the system is fixed.
It comes more than two weeks after the state started sending out layoff notices to information technology contractors working on MNLARS. And there's no promise of a speedy resolution with the House, which has laid out a drastically different plan to fund the fixes.
Sen. Scott Newman chairs the Senate's Transportation Committee. Newman says he's confident the two sides can come to a quick agreement.
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - The American Civil Liberties Union says it will ask an Oklahoma court to review the case of a woman who was sentenced to 30 years in prison for failing to report that her boyfriend was abusing her children.
Brady Henderson, the legal director for the ACLU's state chapter, said Wednesday that the group plans to file a lawsuit on behalf of 33-year-old Tondalao Hall, who says her boyfriend was also abusing her.
She was sentenced to prison in 2006 after pleading guilty to failing to protect two of her children.
The boyfriend, 35-year-old Robert Braxton Jr., pleaded guilty to abusing the children and spent just two years behind bars before being released on probation.
The case has outraged women's rights groups.
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A 2-month-old infant was found dead at a residence just outside Fort Lauderdale on Monday, officials said.
According to the Broward Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called to 2791 NW 15th Court shortly after 10 a.m.
Other details about the incident were not immediately known.
A death investigation is taking place, the sheriff’s office said.
This story will be updated. Check back for additional information.
Howell City Council members met Monday night and unanimously adopted a resolution in observance of Arbor Day. The City of Howell will be observing 29 consecutive years as a Tree City USA community but is also commemorating its 30th annual Arbor Day celebration.
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Highlights 1 Law student Jisha was raped and murdered on April 28, 2016.
2 Accused Ameerul Islam was convicted today.
3 Quantum of punishment will be passed tomorrow.
Accused Ameerul Islam has been been found guilty of raping and murdering law student Jisha, whose horrific death sent shock waves through the country in April last year.
Kerala's Ernakulam Principal Sessions Court today convicted Islam for murder, rape, wrongful confinement and house trespassing.
Jisha's mother and the prosecution -- who described it as a rarest of the rare case -- have asked for death sentence for convict Ameerul Islam.
Quantum of punishment for convict Ameerul Islam will be passed tomorrow.
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Details have been released of the first ever console controller designed and made specifically for disabled gamers.
Microsoft says the Adaptive Controller will give people easier access to the games they love.
Currently players have to rely on the work of specialist charities to adapt traditional controllers to meet their needs.
The news comes as the charity Muscular Dystrophy UK has released a report saying more needs to be done to help disabled gamers.
BBC Radio 1 Newsbeat's Gaming Reporter Steffan Powell has been given exclusive access to the new device and met some of those it's designed to help.
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Holmes Community College Associate Athletic Director Steve Diffey called in to “Good Morning Kosciusko” Monday all the way from Hutchinson, KS, where the Bulldogs are preparing for the opening round of the NJCAA National Tournament.
The Bulldogs will face Western Nebraska at 2:00 pm.
The Bulldogs come into the tournament as the 18-seed and champions of Region XIII. The Cougars are the 15-seed and champions of Region IX.
The game can be streamed live at njcaatv.com.
Visit Holmesathletics.com for more on this game and follow @holmesathletics on Twitter for updates throughout the tournament.
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The University of Prince Edward Island has launched a new program aimed at helping students understand how their studies will help them in the workplace — a Bachelor of Arts in applied communication, leadership and culture program.
"They [will] have a very clear idea of how what they study at UPEI in the faculty of arts program actually translates for them into the world of work or into community work afterwards," said Prof. Lisa Chilton, director of the new program.
"The point of the program is that students will develop practical skills as well as the insightful thinking that comes out of a Liberal arts degree."
The program can be applied to pretty much any career path, said Chilton, because working involves communicating with people.
The program is in reaction to recent concerns about what graduates need to thrive in the workplace, she said. It will include coursework on how to navigate job and career changes, as well as a fourth year project involving on the job training.
Alternative energy investments such as wind and solar power have not performed well in recent years. To make matters worse, the Trump administration has opted for a resurgence of coal and other carbon fuels, not an emphasis on alternative energy.
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Dustin Johnson will be hoping to lift the US Open trophy for the second time at Erin Hills
The American had finished second and fourth in the two previous years and also secured a fourth-place finish at the 2016 Masters.
And his win at Oakmont was not without controversy as he spent much of the final round unsure whether he would be penalised for making his ball move while addressing it on the fifth green.
His score was eventually amended from five under par to four, but it made no difference to the result as he finished three strokes clear of Jim Furyk, Shane Lowry and Scott Piercy.
The world No1 remains the form golfer and starts as a 7/1 favourite when he tees off alongside two other US Open champions: 2015 winner Jordan Spieth and Germany's Martin Kaymer, who took the title 12 months before.
After his adoptive parents died, Bill Gillespie, now 53, began digging in his past and he was not prepared for what he found.
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KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 -- James Lee Chong Meng, the oldest Malaysian who attempted to capture the peak of Mount Everest, arrived at Lobuche today. The 69-year-old climber said he and his team arrived at Lobuche from the Everest Base Camp at about 7pm today .
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Former Vice President Joe Biden has been elected chair of the board of trustees at Philadelphia’s National Constitution Center.
The center made the announcement Wednesday that Biden will succeed former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, whose term ended in January.
Jeffrey Rosen, President and CEO of the center, says Biden’s “love for the constitution, and passion for teaching all Americans about its enduring principles, have inspired people around the world.”
Biden says he’s honored to succeed former presidents Bill Clinton and George H.W. Bush at the head of such a “national treasure.”
Biden will also be splitting his time between programs at the University of Delaware and the University of Pennsylvania as part of his post-White House life.
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Marcus Mariota is officially questionable for the Titans matchup with the Dolphins. His strained hamstring didn’t get tested much in practice this week and the quarterback will be a game time decision Sunday. This situation is tricky for fantasy football owners with Titans players on their squad. Let’s see if we can sort through some of this to find out who you should play Sunday.
Sit Marcus Mariota
This is way too big of a risk. Mariota didn’t do enough in practice this week to give any indication the team is leaning toward playing him. Even if Mariota is your only quarterback, we’d recommend grabbing somebody else for this week. Find a favorable matchup and grab that guy for the time being.
Mariota hasn’t been a particularly dominant fantasy quarterback anyway, so you won’t be losing too much by finding a different option for Week 5.
Skulloween Bike Night
Thursday, Oct. 26, 5-9 p.m.
Bike Night might be moving indoors for the season, but that doesn’t mean the party slows down. Head on down to one of Milwaukee’s most popular haunts, the newly renovated MOTOR® Bar & Restaurant, for a celebration of all things black and orange! It’s also a great chance to check out the newly opened Can Room. In addition to food and drink specials, Skulloween Bike Night will feature live music and raffles for authentic Harley-Davidson gear.
Denise Welch and her husband Lincoln Townley have hit back at split claims
The former Loose Women regular took to her Twitter page in shock last night, after a magazine reported that she was begging the 44-year-old not to "leave" her.
However, the 58-year-old luckily found the claims amusing judging by her and Lincoln's online snap.
Sharing a picture of the front page, Denise wrote: "Linc sent me this with the caption, 'I only went out to get you some flowers!' Can't wait to read what I've said!"
The actress later shared a cheeky selfie of her and her man, who she wed back in 2013, complete with a red rose.
Grammys:
David Bowie dominated the fields he was nominated in. Winning more Grammys in the year following his death then throughout his whole career. He won for for Best Rock Performance, Best Alternative Album, and for Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical. Other notable winners were Chance the Rapper, the independent rapper who won best new artist, and Twenty One Pilots who accepted their award for best Pop Duo Performance in their skivvies.
Other winners from the night:
Album Of The Year:
WINNER: 25 — Adele
Song Of The Year:
WINNER: “Hello” — Adele Adkins & Greg Kurstin, songwriters (Adele)
Best New Artist:
WINNER: Chance The Rapper
Best Rock Performance:
WINNER: “Blackstar” — David Bowie
Best Rock Album:
WINNER: Tell Me I’m Pretty — Cage The Elephant
Best Alternative Music Album:
WINNER: Blackstar — David Bowie
Best R&B Performance:
WINNER: “Cranes in the Sky” — Solange
10. Kimi Raikkonen (Ferrari) -1 – Solid but not spectacular. Kept his nose clean
Lewis Hamilton is enjoying a superb run of results and is the in-form driver on the grid, despite not winning the Monaco Grand Prix.
The Mercedes ace followed up back-to-back wins in Azerbaijan and Spain with third place last weekend, putting him top of the official F1.com Power Rankings.
Daniel Ricciardo jumped up six places in the standings after dominating in Monte Carlo, while his first retirement of the season has seen Fernando Alonso drop down.
Take a look through the gallery above to see the official F1 2018 Power Rankings after the Monaco Grand Prix.
JACKSONVILLE, Ill. (WAND) - A Jacksonville man was killed in a car crash Sunday.
Police were called to a single car crash on Lynnville Woodson Rd. at Old Airport Rd. around 4:30 p.m.
51-year-old Matthew Moeller was pronounced dead at the scene.
His passenger, Cheryl Moeller, was airlifted to Memorial Medical Center in Springfield. She is in stable condition.
Investigators said the car left the road and rolled multiple times before coming to rest on its top.
The crash remains under investigation by the Morgan County Sheriff's Department.
Former President Barack and First Lady Michelle Obama. Win McNamee/Getty Images
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Former First Lady Michelle Obama revealed that the former President wore the same tuxedo for all eight years of his presidency.
She pointed out the double standard that her outfits were scrutinized and his were ignored.
Barack and Michelle Obama may be the best dressed politicians of all time. Their sleek, simple, all-American look has always served them well, be it in office, out of office, or simply on vacation, but now Michelle is sharing one of Barack's dirtiest fashion secrets: He never, ever, changes his tux.
Last Tuesday, while giving a talk at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference, Michelle let it slip that her husband, the former leader of the free world, wore the same tuxedo to every black tie event during his two presidential terms. "That's the unfair thing," she said. "No matter what we do, he puts on that same tux."
Why the double standard? REUTERS/Larry Downing
March 31 China Candy Holdings Ltd
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* Potential buyer proposed to make possible voluntary offer to acquire not less than 50% of voting rights of company
* Has applied to stock exchange for resumption of trading in shares on gem with effect from 9:00 a.m. On 3 april 2017 Source text ( bit.ly/2nHETpe ) Further company coverage: (bangalore.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com)
A 47-year-old Bodden Town man was arrested over the weekend. Police accuse him of running an illegal lottery operation.
Police say they found the man with a large quantity of cash and lottery books.
Police arrested him on suspicion of money laundering, possession and use of criminal property, possession and selling of lottery tickets and possession and consumption of ganja.
The man was later bailed.
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No few than 200 foreigners were arrested by the Nigeria Immigration Service, Kogi State Command in Lokoja on Wednesday.
The foreigners, believed to be from Niger Republic, said they were heading to Ekiti State.
Their movement may not be unconnected to the Governorship election coming up next week Saturday.
As at the time of filing this reports, officers of the Nigeria Immigration Service are still trying to extract more information from them.
Details shortly…
'General Manekshaw looked from left to right and said, "Gentlemen, I have come to have a look at you. I am taking a good look at your faces.
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New York Police Department Commissioner James P. O'Neill told reports on Monday that the explosion near the Port Authority bus terminal was "terror-related".
O'Neill said the suspect, 27-year-old Bangladeshi Akayed Ullah, was "wearing an improvised low-tech explosive device".
All three complaints filed at the last possible moment against the registration of Yes, Bulgaria which prevented the independent participation of the party in the upcoming snap elections have been withdrawn, reported Dnevnik daily.
This probably means that when all deadlines related to the withdrawal of the complaints have expired, the decision for the registration of Yes, Bulgaria will enter into force and the review of the issue by the Supreme Cassation Court will become unnecessary.
Yes, Bulgaria decided to participate in the snap elections in a coalition with the Greens and DEOS under the name Movement Yes, Bulgaria. They submitted their documents with the Central Election Commission (CEC) on February 8 and, before that, managed to collect 20,000 signatures in their support in one day alone.
A few days, later, however, it became clear that four complaints have been filed against the registration of the coalition. The Supreme Administrative Court will review the complaints on Wednesday.
2 Chronicles 7:14 New International Version – UK (NIVUK)
14 if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.
Image caption The burned-out police car remains at the scene
A man has been charged following a fire at a Swansea police station.
Matthew Miller, 28, from Treboeth, will appear in Swansea Magistrates' Court on Thursday charged with arson with intent.
A police car was set alight outside Penlan police station in the early hours of Tuesday.
The fire spread to the station, causing extensive damage to the building in Heol Gwyrosydd, South Wales Police said.
A second man who was arrested, a 22-year-old from Pontardawe, has since been released.
No-one was in the building at the time.
Officers are continuing to appeal for witnesses.
LONDON, Aug 11 (Reuters) - The gap between Italian and German borrowing costs reached its widest level in over three weeks on Friday as geopolitical concerns drove investors towards better-rated bonds.
The Italy-Germany 10-year government bond yield spread widened to 162 basis points, as much as 10 basis points wider than a month ago.
Also on Friday, German 10-year government bond yields dipped below 0.40 percent for the first time since June 29.
German Bunds are considered among the safest securities in the world, and they have been in demand this week as North Korea outlined plans for a missile strike near the U.S. territory of Guam. (Reporting by Abhinav Ramnarayan, editing by Larry King)
BORACAY – Tourism receipts in the island amounted to P34,518,669,078.30 from January to July.
Tourism receipts worth P22,819,281,388.80 came from foreign tourists and overseas Filipinos, while P11,699,387,689.50 were from domestic tourists, Aklan Provincial Tourism Office records showed.
Such earnings were generated from the 1,260,958 tourist arrivals for the first half of the year; 574,405 were foreigners, 655,505 were locals and 31,048 overseas Filipinos.
The Department of Tourism in Boracay (DOT-Boracay) is positive that the 2-million tourist arrival target will be met or may even be exceeded.
For the first seven months, tourist arrivals rose by 12 percent from last year’s 1,126,755 in the same period, DOT-Boracay data showed.
In 2016, tourism receipts in the island amounted to P48,895,469,783.40. (PIA/PN)
Famous anchor Mubasher Lucman Telling about secret marriage of Javed Hashmi with a young girl. Mubasher didn’t reveal the name but gave a hint.
Mubasher Lucman was Talking in his show on ARY with his guests in which a discussion took place on Javed Hashmi’s marriage. Mubasher Lucman said that I didn’t want to reveal the name of that girl because I know the respect of ladies and I also don’t want to create any scandal. I just want to hint you that a girl who is from Chichawatni and she said that she is wife of Javed Hashmi.He said that there is nothing wrong in second marriage but keeping it secret when you are a public figure, Its not right.Watch video …
Disaster assistance will be provided to people affected by Cyclone Marcus after it smashed the Top End last weekend.
Around 6000 households still without power will be eligible to receive an immediate cash payment of $250 and possibly further funding for damage to their homes and to replace household contents, Northern Territory Chief Minister Michael Gunner says.
"We have now opened five relief centres for residents to apply for immediate payments if they are still without power," Mr Gunner said.
The category two cyclone battered the territory over the weekend, bringing flooding, road closures and winds in excess of 130km/h.
At its peak, 30,000 homes were without power and schools and other government services were forced to remain closed on Monday.
The funding is provided through the jointly-funded Commonwealth-State Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements.
Mr Gunner said further assistance would be considered once damage assessments and cost estimates became available in coming days.
"When people are surprised to hear that I'm in a metal band, it's when I talk after hearing me sing; it's, 'How did that come out of you?"' said Staff Sgt. Brad Miller, an Army Reservist.
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As the U.S. mainstream media obsessed last week about Russia's supposed "hacking" of the U.S. elections and President Barack Obama 's final round of Russia sanctions in response, something very important was taking place under the media radar. As a result of a meeting between foreign ministers of Russia, Iran, and Turkey last month, a ceasefire in Syria has been worked out and is being implemented.
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SAO PAULO Brazilian drugmaker Hypermarcas SA (HYPE3.SA) reported on Friday a net profit of 183.5 million reais ($57.8 million), 81 percent below its earnings a year earlier when proceedings from some divestitures had boosted profits.
Hypermarcas said earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization reached 349 million reais, growing 12.6 percent over the first quarter of last year.
Reuters reported on Monday that two families holding a combined 34 percent in Hypermarcas were considering options for their holdings, including a sale. Hypermarcas on Tuesday denied being in talks for a merger.
($1 = 3.17 reais)
(Reporting by Aluisio Alves; Writing by Marcelo Teixeira; Editing by Leslie Adler)
At least 50 people have been killed in rioting at a prison in the Brazilian city of Manaus.
The rioting started as a brawl between two drug gangs.
NEW YORK — Roseanne Barr is partly blaming Ambien for the tweet that led to her show's cancellation, but the maker of the insomnia drug quickly retorted that "racism is not a known side-effect."
Hours after ABC axed her show for her offensive tweet about former Obama adviser Valerie Jarrett — and quickly breaking a promise to stay off Twitter — the comedian was back on the social media platform.
She urged people not to defend her and said of her Jarrett tweet that she was "ambien tweeting" at 2 a.m.
That led to the response on Twitter by the drug maker Sanofi.
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FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — TCU backup quarterback Foster Sawyer says he is transferring, although he doesn’t say to which school.
He posted a tweet Monday that read “Thank You TCU!” and included a note that said he would be leaving.
Sawyer played in 12 games the past two seasons. He completed 37 of 82 passes (45 percent) for 433 yards with three touchdowns and four interceptions.
After redshirting in 2014, Sawyer played behind Trevone Boykin in 2015 and Kenny Hill this season. Hill still has another season to play for the Horned Frogs, who finished 6-7 after their loss in the Liberty Bowl.
TAIPEI, April 10 Taiwan stocks were flat on Monday, as gains in financial shares were offset by losses in healthcare counters, which fell after a media report that a government-run fund was set to offload its holdings in healthcare companies.
As of 0226 GMT, the main TAIEX index was nearly unchanged at 9,869.86, after closing at 9,873.37 in the previous session.
The healthcare sector was down 1.14 percent, led by Scinopharm Taiwan Ltd, which dropped nearly 4 percent.
The National Development Fund will sell its holdings in healthcare stocks after market hours and via auctions, the Economic Daily News reported on Monday, citing an official in charge of the fund.
The official was not immediately available for comment.
The electronics subindex was down 0.2 percent, while the financials subindex was 0.2 percent higher.
The Taiwan dollar softened T$0.067 to T$30.668 per U.S. dollar. (Reporting by Faith Hung; Editing by Biju Dwarakanath)
CHARLES CITY, Iowa – A driver caused a couple thousand dollars in damage when she drove off the road and into a field.
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The Charles City Police Department says it happened around 2:44 pm Sunday in the 200 block of Rockford Road. 51-year-old Carla Martzahl-Draheim of Charles City wound up driving through a ditch and 100 yard into a field. Police say Martzahl-Draheim was injured in the accident and taken to the hospital.
She is being cited for failure to maintain control, having no insurance, and having an expired registration.
The Floyd County Sheriff’s Office, Charles City Search and Rescue, and AMR Ambulance assisted at the scene.
OKLAHOMA CITY — The FBI has arrested a 23-year-old man who authorities say attempted to detonate what he believed was an explosives-laden van outside an Oklahoma bank.
Officials say Jerry Drake Varnell of Sayre, Oklahoma, was arrested Saturday in connection with a plot to detonate a vehicle bomb in Oklahoma City.
A federal complaint says the FBI learned in December that Varnell wanted to blow up a building and that an undercover FBI agent posed as someone who could help. Officials say Varnell initially wanted to blow up the Federal Reserve Building in Washington, D.C., with a device similar to one used in the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing.
On Wednesday morning at 2:41 a.m., The Carson City Fire Department responded to a house fire in the 3300 block of Orovada Drive in southeast Carson City.
Firefighters from first fire engine arrived at 2:48 a.m. and observed heavy fire from the attached garage of a two story house. Firefighters took actions to rapidly extinguish the fire and ensure all occupants were safe. The occupants and several pets escaped the fire; one occupant had a minor injury and declined medical treatment.
The fire was confined to the garage; damage is estimated at $60,000. The four occupants and several pets were displaced due to smoke and fire damage. A total of 15 firefighters battled the blaze. The cause is under investigation.
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HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – A hearing at the capitol Monday is focusing on House Bill 1811.
The focus is on privacy of information, who is allowed to use a license plate reader to run your registration and who is allowed to use that information.
Right now a small machine sits on top of many police cars, running your license plate information through a computer to make sure your registration is up to date. They’re not the only ones. Many non-police organizations are also using the high tech device such as parking patrol officers.
According to the International Association of Chiefs of Police the machines are helpful. In a 2012 survey they found the plate readers to increase stolen car recoveries by nearly 70%.
A hearing at the PA State Capitol is discussing state legislation to specify who is allowed to run your license plate information and how long they can store that information.
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This Sunday we’ll sing “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” during the processional. It’s a somber sounding hymn, but
we are reminded, He is coming and we should be filled with joy.
Christmas is near, and there is too little time, too much to do and still more to come.
We pray for the grace, this Advent season, to encounter the person of Christ who brings a peace that the world cannot give, a joy and peace surpassing understanding.
NORWALK — Fire crews are battling a large fire in a condo building in Norwalk Monday.
The blaze was first called in at 4:30 p.m. at 100 Richards Ave. in the Stonewood Condominiums.
There have been no reported injuries, so far. A nearby condo complex is being evacuated. Darien, Stamford and New Canaan fire departments are assisting Norwalk.
Crews are still on scene battling down the blaze.
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NFD COMMAND ORDERS FIREFIGHTERS EVACUATE STRUCTURE AT 100 RICHARDS AVE — LT. Paul Resnick (@NPD_PIO) December 11, 2017
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Large Fire at Condo Complex
100 Richards Ave Norwalk
Norwalk, Rowayton & Darien FD's on scene
Norwalk Police evacuating adjacent condo complex
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Here's a list of what is open and closed across Waterloo Region this Thanksgiving Monday:
• Garbage, recycling, green bin and yard waste collection will take place as usual.
• All public libraries and government offices will be closed.
• Grand River Transit will be operating on a Sunday schedule.
BEIJING (AP) — The head of an American business group says Chinese officials have warned "there will be retaliation" if President Donald Trump launches trade remedies in disputes over technology, steel and other issues.
The chairman of the American Chamber of Commerce in China, William Zarit, said Tuesday the officials gave no details of which actions might trigger a Chinese response or what that might be.
At a news conference, Zarit mentioned disputes over technology, steel and other issues, and said if Washington takes action, "I have been told by certain officials that yes, definitely, there will be retaliation."
Another chamber official, Lester Ross, said the group has been told Washington is preparing to announce results of an investigation into whether Beijing improperly pressures companies to hand over technology.
‘They Need To Go Back’ — Woman Whose Husband Was Deported SILENCES CNN By Defending Trump (VIDEO)
Cindy Garcia, whose husband was recently deported to Mexico, shocked CNN on Tuesday by defending President Donald Trump and the rule of law.
CNN anchor Brooke Baldwin started the segment by criticizing the Trump administration for separating children from their families and played a clip of the Garcia family crying as their father was being picked up for deportation.
Baldwin asked Garcia if she was upset with the government for deporting her husband, but she surprisingly defended the rule of law and noted that Trump is simply doing his job. – READ MORE
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WASHINGTON (AP) — American consumers saw their confidence rebound in April to a level close to the 18-year high it had reached two months ago.
The Conference Board says its consider confidence index rose to 128.7 in April, up from a March level of 127.0. The March level was just below the 130.0 hit in February, which had been the highest since November 2000.
The business research group's index measures consumers' assessment of current conditions and their outlook for the next six months. Economists believe the strength in confidence reflects a strong labor market, with unemployment at a 17-year low, as well as the impact of the $1.5 trillion in tax cuts approved in December, which began showing up in workers' paychecks earlier this year.
Within the urbanized areas of greater Duluth, 16 different cold water streams support trout populations. The most impaired of those, Miller Creek, is considered an early indicator of potential problems for the rest.
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SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon Gov. Kate Brown says she will call a special session May 21 to seek a tax break for small businesses in the state.
Brown’s Tuesday statement comes after she said she would seek to broaden eligibility for existing discounts for small businesses when she signed a measure blocking a different discount. That discount had been created as a ripple-effect of President Donald Trump’s 2017 federal tax reform.
Republican state lawmakers objected to blocking the Trump plan’s discount and had previously questioned whether the new plan would offer the same benefits.
Nonpartisan state economists have said most of the benefits would have flowed to the wealthy.
Titans receiver Kendall Wright stood in front of his locker at Saint Thomas Sports Park for what he believes was the last time on Monday. …read more
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FORT WORTH (CBSDFW.COM/AP) — A 20-year-old who as a teenager used an “affluenza” defense regarding a drunken-driving wreck that killed four people is set to be released April 2.
Ethan Couch has served almost two years in jail for a revoked probation and is to be freed from the Tarrant County Jail in Fort Worth. He’s been serving a 720-day sentence after his 2016 probation revocation for attending a party where alcohol was served.
Couch was 16 when the truck he was driving killed pedestrians in June 2013. A psychologist at his manslaughter trial blamed his actions on “affluenza,” or irresponsibility due to family wealth.
His mother, Tonya Couch, awaits trial on charges of hindering apprehension of a felon and money laundering after she fled to Mexico with Ethan in 2015. She’s free on bond.
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RICHMOND, Va. - The New Year is a popular time to set goals for yourself, however a recent study reveals that only 8% of people actually succeed in achieving their goals. Best Selling Author and Corporate Wellness Strategist Donna L. Hamilton, Chief Wellness Officer and owner of “Manifest Excellence,” was back in our studio to share her tips for how to achieve your resolutions this year. Dr. Hamilton advised that setting realistic goals and a clear action plan can make all of the difference this year in achieving your resolutions. For more information you can visit http://www.manifestexcellence.com
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Opinion: Lloyd's booze ban
Charlie Thomas 15 February 2017
"Fancy a beer or two over lunch?"
A question quite often posed at offices in the London market, and amongst the staff of the Corporation of Lloyd's.
Over the last week it has taken on a more political edge after the Corporation sent an internal memo to its 800 staff asking them to refrain from drinking alcohol during working hours.
The suggested prohibition follows an analysis of grievance and disciplinary cases over the last two years that found around half...
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GLASGOW, Scotland — Mark Warburton has asked Rangers to explain why it said he resigned as manager of the Glasgow club.
Rangers announced last week that it had accepted the resignation of Warburton and two of his backroom staff, but they say "at no stage did we resign from our positions."
They added in a statement that "despite its detailed public statements, the club has not answered key questions put to it by the LMA (League Managers Association) ... requesting an explanation of why it suggested that we resigned."
Jessica Simpson emerged in a fun “Day To Night” look in New York City today!
The 37-year-old singer and fashion designer was seen stepping out on Tuesday (April 24) in New York City en route to a meeting.
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Lottery won't appeal Powerball ruling keeping name private
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — The New Hampshire Lottery says it won't appeal a judge's ruling that allows a woman who won a Powerball jackpot worth nearly $560 million to keep her identity private.
The lottery said in a statement Monday that rather than appeal it believes the state Legislature should take up any possible changes in laws affecting the lottery.
The woman signed her ticket after the Jan. 6 drawing. She then learned that she could have shielded her identity by writing the name of a trust. Lawyers said she was upset after learning she was giving up her anonymity by signing the ticket, which the lottery commission acknowledged isn't spelled out on the ticket, but is detailed on its website.
She sued the state lottery commission to stay anonymous.
The store's owner may have saved his own life after deciding to get some air just moments earlier.
JV Lady Eagles narrowly take Bethune-Bowman
The Scott’s Branch High School junior varsity Lady Eagles defeated Bethune-Bowman away from home Friday in a very close 16-15 match-up. Keonna Felder led the JV Lady eagles with 11 points, while Kya Cox and Tiauna Hunt each scored two points. Rosandra Bennett put up one point for the team.
April 13 China Cord Blood Corp -
* China Cord Blood Corporation announces termination of evaluation and negotiation regarding "going private" proposal
* Special committee's recommendation was unanimous and adoption of its recommendation by full board of company was unanimous, with chairman Kam Yuen abstaining Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
WASHINGTON (AP) – A Pentagon official tells The Associated Press that transgender people can enlist in the military beginning Jan. 1, despite President Donald Trump’s opposition.
The new policy reflects growing legal pressure on the issue and the difficult hurdles the federal government would have to cross to enforce Trump’s demand to ban transgender individuals from the military. Two federal courts already have ruled against the ban.
Potential transgender recruits will have to overcome a lengthy and strict set of physical, medical and mental conditions that make it possible, though difficult, for them to join the armed services.
Maj. David Eastburn says the enlistment of transgender recruits will start Jan. 1 and go on amid the legal battles. The Department of Defense also is studying the issue.
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Atlantis Casino Resort Spa is honored to reveal that it has been recognized as Reno’s top hotel by national publisher U.S. News & World Report, as recently announced in its annual Best Hotel Rankings program. Additionally, Atlantis’ Concierge Tower, the only of its kind in northern Nevada, has earned the prestigious award program’s second highest mark, just behind the Atlantis property as a whole.
“This accolade reinforces our steadfast commitment to deliver an exceptional guest experience,” said Cheraz Ecker, Atlantis Casino Resort Spa General Manager in a press release. “It’s an honor to be recognized and to continue to lead the industry in hospitality excellence.”
According to U.S. News & World Report, the seventh annual Best Hotels rankings evaluate more than 3,000 luxury properties across the United States, the Caribbean, Canada and Mexico. The methodology accounts for both expert and guest sentiment, in addition to industry accolades a hotel receives.
Thursday 7th December saw a good trade for all grades at Hilltown Mart.
Banbridge farmer donated a ewe in lamb which made a magnificent amount of £480 for Newry Hospice.
Heavy lambs: Hilltown farmer £87 for 32kg (271ppk). Banbridge farmer £85 for 28kg (303ppk). Rostrevor farmer £85 for 27kg (306ppk). Kilkeel farmer£84 for 25kg (333ppk), £81 for 24kg (336ppk), £78 for 23kg (29ppk). Hilltown farmer £77.50 for 23.5kg (329ppk). Newry farmer £74 for 21.5kg (344ppk). Mayobridge farmer £72 for 21kg (344ppk).
Store lambs: Castlewellan farmer £61 for 18kg (338ppk), £59 for 18kg (322ppk). Annalong farmer £60.50 for 17kg (349ppk). Rathfriland farmer £60.50 for 16.5kg (350ppk), £60 for 17kg (340ppk), £57.50 for 16kg (340ppk).
Ewes: Warrenpoint farmer £101, £79, £78. Rathfriland farmer £90. Kilkeel farmer £80, £69. Rostrevor farmer £66. Hilltown farmer £64.
In lamb ewes shown by a Banbridge farmer fetched to £200, £130, £120, £105.
Fata people to get equal status: Khursheed
ISLAMABAD: Leader of Opposition in the National Assembly Syed Khursheed Shah on Thursday said the people of Fata will get status on a par with the other citizens of Pakistan. Talking to the newsmen here, he once again asked the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to suggest a good name for the NAB chairman. Taunting, he said if the PTI wished they could nominate the former DG of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ehtesab Commission (KPEC) as the NAB chairman. Khursheed said the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf and Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) had betrayed them by dividing the opposition.
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An explosive compound like the one found in Las Vegas mass shooter Stephen Paddock’s car and home is believed to have been used last year in an alleged terrorist bombing in New York City.
Authorities say they recovered an undisclosed amount of the compound known as Tannerite from Paddock’s home in Mesquite and 50 pounds from his car parked at Mandalay Bay, where he used high-powered firearms to mow down concertgoers at the adjacent Route 91 Harvest festival on Sunday.
Police have not said why the 64-year-old Paddock possessed Tannerite, which is unregulated and legally used by marksmen to create targets that emit a small cloud of smoke when they are struck. Authorities also found ammonium nitrate, another ingredient that can be used to build bombs, in his vehicle at the site of the shooting.
Duffey was recalled from Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday.
The 27-year-old has been outstanding out of the bullpen for the Red Wings, tossing 11 scoreless innings to start the season to go with a 14:1 K:BB in that span. Duffey will head to the majors to offer bullpen help, though he'll likely start out in middle relief until he proves he can get big league hitters out.
BAXTER COUNTY, Ar. – (02/14/17) Officials arrested a man this morning after he allegedly threatened to kill his wife, and then himself.
61-year-old Tom Turner was booked on a misdemeanor of assault on a family member. The woman, who was able to leave the house, feared for her life as it was believed that her husband was armed with a gun. It took deputies about an hour before convincing Turner to come out of his house, eventually taking him into custody. His court date has been set for March 30.
April 28 First Financial Holding Co Ltd :
* Says it will use undistributed profit to pay cash dividends of T$1.2 per share to shareholders for 2016
* Co will use undistributed profit to distribute stock dividend worth T$0.2 for every one share
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DERBY, England (AP) - Former Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard is taking over as manager of second-division club Derby.
The English team says the 39-year-old Lampard has signed a three-year contract.
The former England international says "I know it won't be easy - managing a football team never is - but I'm really looking forward to the challenge ahead."
Frank Lampard greets Carlo Ancelotti and Antonio Conte during Andrea Pirlo farewell exhibition match, at the Milan San Siro Stadium, Italy, Monday, May 21, 2018. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)
In his time at Chelsea from 2001-14, Lampard became the club's record scorer with 211 goals, made 649 appearances and was the heartbeat of teams that won three Premier League titles, four FA Cups and the Champions League in 2012.
Lampard started out at West Ham before finishing his career with short stints at Manchester City and then New York City FC in Major League Soccer before retiring last year.
At the meeting of the Board of Directors held today ie., 11th December, 2017, the Board has approved the Un-Audited financial results (Standalone) of the company for the second quarter and half year ended 30th September 2017 which have been subjected to the Limited Review by the Statutory Auditors of the company in terms of Regulation 33(3)(d) of as amended by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Amendment Regulations, 2016Source : BSE
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Crews are working several small brush fires in the area of Midlothian Turnpike and Woolridge Road in Chesterfield County.
One lane of westbound Midlothian Turnpike has been shut down.
Drivers should expect delays.
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Cletis W. Kreider, 92, died at 11:12 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017, at Jerseyville Nursing and Rehab.
Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12, at Gent Funeral Home in Alton, where funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13. Burial will be at Valhalla Memorial Park in Godfrey.
On Friday, Oct. 6, Ani Olivera was installed as Coarsegold Postmaster by Kimi Lonjin, Manager of Postal Operations. Morgan Voorhis Sierra Star
Kern County Sheriff's deputies are investigating a suspicious death in Bakersfield.
Deputies responded to Breckenridge Road and Pepper Drive, east of Edison Road.
A sanitation worker found the body that was identified as a Hispanic woman between 30 to 35-years-old, according to KCSO.
Officials said there was obvious trauma to her face.
Officials are trying to determine if her body was dumped there.
May 2 AB Science SA:
* Reported on Monday FY net revenues of 1.5 million euros ($1.64 million) versus 2.3 million euros a year ago
* FY operating loss of 30.2 million euros versus loss of 26.0 million euros a year ago
* FY net loss of 27.7 million euros versus loss of 26.7 million euros a year ago
* In 2017 continues to allocate most of its resources to the development of masitinib, the most advanced molecule of the co
* Following EMA filing of both registration dossiers in 2016 in severe systemic mastocytosis and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, EMA decision should be known in May 2017 for systemic severe mastocytosis and during the fourth quarter of 2017 for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
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Enjoy culinary delights from around the Triangle on March 5th at the McKimmon Center in Raleigh at this year's Toast To the Triangle. ABC11 is a proud sponsor and proceeds benefit the Tammy Lynn Center. Go to www.toasttothetriangle.org for more.
Child killed, man injured in SUV-minibike collision
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Authorities say a 6-year-old boy was killed and his mother's boyfriend was critically injured in a collision between their minibike and a sport utility vehicle in west Philadelphia.
Police say the southbound minibike driven by the 27-year-old man collided with a northbound SUV making a left turn at about 11:15 p.m. Sunday. Authorities say Malik Williams was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead early Monday.
Authorities said the man was hospitalized with head, hip and leg injuries and had to have one leg partially amputated. The SUV driver was detained on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and driving with a suspended license.
Authorities said the minibike wasn't registered or street legal, had no lights and the riders weren't wearing helmets.
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This story has been corrected to note that the male victim is the mother's boyfriend rather than the father.
Ten European tourists were rescued on Wednesday after a "freak wave" capsized a high-speed rigid inflatable in the treacherous waters between the Knysna Heads.
A husband and wife from The Netherlands were taken to hospital with symptoms of near-drowning but were expected to be discharged later‚ said National Sea Rescue Institute Knysna commander Jerome Simonis.
The South African Maritime Safety Authority will investigate the capsizing‚ which happened in the southern Cape tourist spot at 1.20pm in swells of 3m to 4m.
The Knysna-Plett Herald said initial reports indicated that the boat made two attempts to pass through the Heads into the ocean but returned after encountering unsafe conditions.
“The incident occurred at the third attempt and was the result of a freak wave‚” it said.
The alarm was raised by staff at the East Head Cafe‚ who saw the Moonraker capsize near Island Rock‚ throwing six Dutch tourists‚ four Germans and the skipper into the water.
More than 20-thousand children have been visiting the White House for one of the biggest events in the social calendar: the annual Easter Egg Roll.
The 139-year-old event - which is actually a British tradition - sees youngsters propelling eggs across the south lawn of the president's home.
Donald Trump was joined by his 11-year-old son Barron, the Easter Bunny, and his wife Melania - who paid tribute to the members of the military who attended:
Arkansas State Police are investigating the death of a woman who they say jumped from a moving ambulance.
According to Arkansas State Police Public Information Officer Bill Sadler, the woman reportedly jumped from a moving ambulance in Searcy, while traveling southbound on U.S. Highway 67 at the 45-mile marker.
Personnel with Arkansas Emergency Transport Ambulance were transporting the woman from Paragould to a Little Rock mental health facility.
No names are being released at this time.
Arkansas State Police are still investigating the death.
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MATTHEWS, N.C. – A woman was charged with DWI after police said she hit and killed a pedestrian in Matthews early Wednesday morning.
According to Matthews Police, officers responded to a crash involving a pedestrian near the intersection of East John Street and McKee Road a little before 1 a.m. When police arrived, they found the pedestrian, 22-year-old Richard Oliver Angelo, lying in the roadway. Angelo was pronounced dead at the scene.
Detectives determined that Angelo was pushing a bicycle eastbound on East John Street when he was struck from behind by a vehicle driven by Sydney Joan Lindenmuth, 21. Lindenmuth was taken into custody and charged with DWI, possession of marijuana and open container in connection with the crash.
Authorities said more charges are possible as the investigation continues.
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A roundup of what The Globe and Mail’s market strategist Scott Barlow is reading today on the Web
Citi’s U.K.– based credit strategist Matt King is among the most novel thinkers in global sell-side research. In a Friday report, Mr. King warned investors that another taper tantrum – sharp fall in bond prices and income investments – is likely,
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AMARILLO, Texas (AP) — Officials in Texas say four children have died from gas poisoning believed to have been caused by a pesticide sprayed under their Amarillo home.
Amarillo Fire Department officials say other people who were in the home are “not out of the woods” yet.
Fire officials say a chemical reaction occurred when one person tried to wash off a pesticide that had been sprayed under the house. Poisonous Phosphine gas was released.
Capt. Larry Davis says in a statement Monday that crews responded to a medical call at the home about 5 a.m. One child died at the scene and three others died at a hospital. Officials didn’t release any identifying information, including the children’s ages.
Other family members and first responders are being treated.
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Funk Summit Bass Team, a new local band in 2017, joins forces with Witchdoctor for a night of funk this Earth Day.
Witchdoctor, a new local band formed of members of Cherryball and the Lucy Cukes, starts the evening with some of their original bluesy roots-funk....
Funk Summit Bass Team, also from Milwaukee, plays their second show ever! ...Continuing the evening with some of that good time party-jam funk.
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"I don't think any branch of government should be exempt from transparency when it comes to taxpayer dollars," Rue said.
The bill requires the governor to submit monthly spending reports and an annual audit of the fund to be made. It also stipulates that the money can't be used as a supplement to the governor's salary, and calls for unspent money to return to the General Fund.
"We are not being so prescriptive as to tell a governor how to spend it," Rue said. "That's important to note. This is just saying to show us, tell us how you did spend it. So we can look at it (and) review it."
A similar bill passed the Senate in 2017, but fizzled out in the House. If SB52 passes this time around, it would go into effect next January – just in time for the state's next governor to take office.
Draft rules enabling end-users to choose renewable energy (RE) sources will be unveiled in the coming weeks, an Energy official said.
National Renewable Energy Board (NREB) Chair Jose Layug Jr. said the board had endorsed guidelines covering the establishment of Green Energy Option Program (GEOP) to Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi, who is now reviewing it.
A Energy department circular on the GEOP is expected to be issued in the next two to three weeks.
The program seeks to empower end-users in choosing RE for their power needs via a distribution utility (DU), electric cooperative (EC) or suppliers, regardless of demand size.
The National Grid Corp. of the Philippines, DUs, the Philippine Electricity Market Corp., and all relevant entities are mandated to come up with mechanisms on the physical connection and commercial arrangements to ensure the program will success.
The DoE has the power to review the GEOP rules every two years or as necessary.
As if Blake Shelton would ever disappoint Gwen Stefani!
Today's Carson Daly and Matt Lauer were interviewing Stefani about Season 12 of The Voice Wednesday when the conversation turned towards Valentine's Day with Shelton. "We weren't together. I was here and he was in Oklahoma. He forgot!" she said. "No, just kidding. I got some beautiful flowers and lots of texts. It was fun." Well, as fun as spending the romantic holiday in separate states can be. "I mean, you know..." she said. "I'm in New York and he's in Oklahoma."
When Shelton's flowers arrived Tuesday, she documented the moment on Snapchat. "Wee! Wow, that's pretty," the pop star gushed. "Who's that for?" At first, she wasn't sure who the floral arrangement was from. "Um, no card?" she asked. Once the 47-year-old "Make Me Like You" singer figured it out, she thanked Shelton before beginning press for Revlon.
Travis Air Force Base in Fairfield, Ca., was temporarily put on lockdown Wednesday afternoon, but reports of an "active shooter" turned out to be a false alarm.
"Emergency personnel responded to reports of gun shots at the Base Exchange," a post on the military base's Facebook page stated. "However, it was determined to be a false alarm. The base is no longer under lockdown."
A Congressman told the Associated Press that a false shooting report led to the lockdown.
The base's initial social media posts said those on base should lock their doors and windows and "shelter in place."
The base said the security incident was not related to the scheduled security incident drills being conducted June 14 and 15, and those on base were told "shelter in place" and to lock doors and windows.
Amazon is slashing prices across its UK store and the Huawei Watch 2 has just received a big discount.
Normally retailing for about £300, the Huawei Watch 2 can be yours for just £214.99 in Amazon's Early Easter sales.
The Huawei Watch 2 is one of the best Wear OS devices out there. While many manufacturers pulled away from producing new Android wearables, Huawei put forward the sporty Huawei Watch 2 and did a good job with it.
The watch is solidly designed, with an IP68 waterproof rating, it offers NFC for Google Pay, and the battery gives you about 2 days of life. It's a great example of Android Wear, working with both Android and iPhone models.
It's also compatible with a full range of sports apps, as well as giving you things like Google Maps on the move and it's on the list of devices to be updated to Wear OS in the coming weeks. Like many items in the Easter sales, it will only be on offer for 24 hours, so don't delay.
Despite losing by a lone goal to Premier League defending champions Leicester City on New Year eve, Andre Ayew insists West Ham United are growing in confidence following their stupendous show in their previous matches.
The Hammers were looking to pick their fourth straight win against Leicester City but their three matches unbeaten record was halted at the King Power Stadium.
'Our recent wins have brought a lot of confidence. We beat Burnley and Hull in a difficult way, then we beat Swansea by putting the ball on the ground, playing football and scoring four goals.
"We proved that we can play with different styles and win in different ways," Andre told the club's website.
'We are growing as a team and growing in confidence and we can win more games. Right now the confidence is high and hopefully it will stay high," he added.
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Floyd Andrew Primo, 34, is wanted by the police for obtaining money by false pretence which occurred between 2017-11-01 and 2017-11-30, committed on Leslie Glen, the police say.
Anyone with information that may lead to the arrest of Primo is asked to contact the police on telephone numbers 226-2870, 229-2655, 229-2289, 227-1149, 226-7065, 911 or the nearest police station. His last known address is Lot 80 D’Urban Street, Lodge Georgetown.
All information will be treated with the strictest confidence.
April 3 GENOVA PROPERTY GROUP AB:
* ISSUES CORPORATE BONDS FOR SEK 300 MILLION
* CORPORATE BONDS ISSUE DATE IS SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 7, 2017
* BONDS ISSUED FOR OVERALL FRAMEWORK OF SEK 750 MILLION AND WILL RUN FOR FOUR YEARS WITH A FLOATING INTEREST RATE OF STIBOR 3M + 5.75% Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
The chefs all sit around a poker table as Gordon explains the rules to the game.
A trailer has been released for a documentary looking into the scary clown craze that swept the world last year. The clown craze saw people dressing up in "evil" clown costumes and were usually spotted near forests or schools.
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2018 could be a huge year for airline travel in and out of Tulsa, said airport Chief Executive Mark VanLoh. He is working with the Tulsa Regional Chamber to encourage more business and leisure travel from the city.
There was no winner of tonight's Lotto jackpot.
It was worth just over four and a half million euro and was the 3000th draw since it began 30 years ago.
The numbers drawn were 07, 16, 21, 27, 30 and 31.
The bonus number was 26.
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May 2 Pengqi Technology Development
* Says its shareholder's 200.28 million shares, representing 11.43 percent stake, has been frozen by court from May 2 for 2 years
* Says its shares to halt trade from May 3
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Guatemala buries 2 murdered children found in sacks
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GUATEMALA CITY — Grieving relatives on Tuesday buried two Guatemalan boys whose bodies were found stuffed in sacks over the weekend, a crime that shocked the violence-weary Central American country.
Ten-year-old Carlos Daniel Xiquin and 11-year-old Oscar Armando Toc Cotzajay left for school Friday but were apparently kidnapped. Their bodies were found Sunday near Ajuix, a hamlet in the township of San Juan Sacatepequez, about 25 miles (40 kilometers) from the capital.
The boys' throats had been slashed and their hands and feet bound. There were reports that strangers had offered them a ride, and neighbors reported a ransom demand was made.
The boys' caskets were accompanied to a cemetery by a parade of residents bearing white balloons and a banner reading "Enough Violence, We Want Justice."
"These children were without sin," said Toc Cotzajay's mother, Maria Eurelia Toc.
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Retired Richmond Police K-9 named Niko has passed away, according to Richmond Police’s Twitter account
Niko was partnered with K-9 officer Hernandez for seven years. Richmond Police says Hernandez and Niko had a “happy reunion” last year after Niko retired.
Niko’s name will be added to the memorial stone located at the Canine Training Community Complex.
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Nevada collected 8,012 pounds of prescription pulls at 21 sites across the state during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, according to the U.S. Attorney for the District of Nevada.
Americans nationwide dropped off a record number of unused, unwanted, or expired prescription medications during the DEA's 15th annual event on April 28.
Across the country, the DEA collected and destroyed nearly 1 million pounds of prescription drugs which brought the total amount of prescription drugs collected nationwide by the DEA since the fall of 2010 to 9,964,714 pounds.
The DEA launched the program when both the Environmental Protection Agency and the Food and Drug Administration told the public the usual methods of disposing of medications posed a potential safety and health hazard.
The next Take Back Day is scheduled for Oct. 27, 2018.
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YEREVAN. - Former Prime Minister of Armenia Hovik Abrahamyan hasn’t heard about violations during the parliamentary election held in the country on April 2.
“Nobody says there have been violations. Is there a political force claiming that there have been violations? To tell the truth, I was following the election only in Ararat [province] where my son was running for a candidate, but I didn’t take part in the general elections in a large scale. Neither have I heard about violations which impacted the election results,”he told journalists Monday.
Hovik Abrahamyan’s son ran for a candidate in Ararat province, being included in the territorial list of Tsarukyan bloc.
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DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Both chambers of the Republican-controlled Iowa Legislature have pushed back scheduled votes on a bill that would eliminate most collective bargaining rights for public workers in the state.
The House chamber, which debated the bill for several hours, agreed after 10:30 p.m. Tuesday to adjourn until Wednesday morning. The Senate took similar action shortly after 8:30 p.m.
Democrats, now in the minority, have filed dozens of proposed changes to the bill. At least one amendment in the Senate to gut the measure failed.
The legislation is expected to pass amid support from GOP legislative leaders, Gov. Terry Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds, the incoming governor. However, the timing of final votes remained unclear.
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BRANSON, Mo. (AP) - Branson Airport says it will offer flights this year to Austin, Dallas and Houston, Texas, as well as Chicago and Denver.
The airport said Monday the flights will be operated by Via Airlines May 25 through Sept. 5.
Branson Airport Executive Director Jeff Bourk said he didn't know if additional routes might be added later.
Since Southwest and Frontier airlines pulled out of Branson in 2014, the privately owned and operated airport has offered public charter flights to try and demonstrate a demand for air service from Branson and lure a mainline carrier back.
In 2016, the airport had 5,944 boarding passengers, a drop of 62.2 percent from the previous year. The airport opened in 2009 and peaked in 2013 at 113,584 boarding passengers.
We speak to Philippine Foreign Minister Alan Peter Cayetano about his country’s efforts to combat ISIL.
As the situation in the south of the country deteriorated with the presence of fighters affiliated to ISIL, the Philippines is four months into an aggressive military offensive against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL, known as ISIS) group, which many observers have called the worst fighting the country has seen since the second world war.
The battle has raged on for longer than President Duterte said it would and has been criticised by the Philippine Human Rights Commission for the deaths of innocent civilians.
Philippine Foreign Minister Alan Peter Cayetano joins us to discuss the difficulties on the ground and the ongoing fight against ISIL.
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He added: “We have supported the event for many years and have consistently attracted more interest and more investment in each edition, through our ground-breaking developments. In 2017 for example, we launched our luxury ‘Sharjah Collection’ brand which includes Al Badayer Oasis, Kingfisher Lodge at the Kalba Eco-tourism project and Fossil Rock Lodge at the Mleiha Archaeological and Eco-tourism project, which drew the immediate attention of the world’s leading travel agencies and tourism planners.
Ahmed Obaid Al Qaseer confirmed that we are seeking to enhance the reputation of the tourism sector in Sharjah.
LONDON, April 28 (IFR) - Peter Riera will join RBC Capital Markets to lead its UK FIG debt capital markets origination effort, according to a source.
Riera had been at HSBC since 2006 and relocated from New York to the London FIG syndicate desk late last year as part of a broader reshuffle. He led HSBC's US and Yankee financials syndicate in New York.
He joins the Canadian bank in London as a director and will report to Anthony Tobin, European head of syndicate and frequent borrower origination.
(Reporting by Alice Gledhill; Editing by Philip Wright)
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The estate of Michael Jackson is suing Disney, saying an ABC television special on the singer's last days infringed on its intellectual property.
The Associated Press obtained the lawsuit filed Wednesday in U.S. court in Los Angeles against the network and parent company Disney.
It alleges that last week's special, "The Last Days of Michael Jackson," illegally uses significant excerpts of his most valuable songs, including "Billie Jean" and "Bad," and music videos, including "Thriller" and "Black or White." It says the special also used clips from a documentary and feature film belonging to the estate.
ABC representatives didn't immediately respond to a request for comment. But when the Jackson camp raised objections last week, the network defended it as a news show that didn't violate the estate's rights.
BERLIN (AP) — German rail operator Deutsche Bahn has experienced an embarrassing delay on the first regular day of operations for its new high-speed rail line connecting Berlin and Munich.
A train from Munich to the German capital suffered technical trouble in Nuremberg on Sunday and had to be moved onto a slower line. It arrived in Berlin two hours later than planned.
A train carrying VIPs to Munich was similarly delayed on Friday.
Trains on the high-speed line travel at speeds up to 300 kph (185 mph) and are meant to complete the journey in under four hours as compared to the six hours it took previously.
Deutsche Bahn has an almost complete monopoly on long-distance rail travel within Germany. It has seen growing competition from airlines and buses in recent years.
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PORTLAND, Maine – A Maine high school student who fled his native Zambia says the experience of participating in a national spoken poetry competition was “heaven” even though he didn’t advance.
Deering High School junior Allan Monga had to go to court to become one of 53 participants Tuesday in the national Poetry Out Loud competition in Washington, D.C.
U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree, who championed his cause, said the asylum seeker learned about “persisting through challenges to chase your dreams.”
A federal judge allowed the 19-year-old Monga to participate in the competition hosted by the National Endowment for the Arts. The NEA originally prohibited Monga from competing because he hasn’t been granted legal asylum.
Monga told the Portland Press Herald that, “Just being here and experiencing this was like heaven.”
(WAND) – Baby teething products have been linked to a deadly condition and will be removed from shelves.
The Federal Drug Administration says the drug benzocaine is in some gels sold to help infants and toddlers with teething. It can cause a rare blood condition that is linked to breathing problems, which can be deadly for children. Deaths have already been reported.
The FDA has expressed doubts that these teething products are actually effective.
Benzocaine exists in products like Orajel and Anbesol, which treat mouth sores in adults.
The FDA plans to take action if a company doesn’t remove teething products that contain benzocaine. New warnings will be added to products for adults.
Regulators already released warnings about the dangers of benzocaine, but deaths remained a problem.
Graham Nash has been shaping the soundtrack to our lives for more than five decades now. The songsmith’s music career began with The Hollies, and through the years with Crosby, Stills & Nash, as well as with Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. Hear him play the songs that were the soundtrack to your life.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Play4 Day' game
ROCKY HILL, Conn. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday afternoon's drawing of the Connecticut Lottery's "Play4 Day" game were:
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Altaba, the company formerly known as Yahoo, will have to pay a $35 million fine for failing to disclose a 2014 data breach in which hackers stole info on over 500 million accounts . "The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission announced today that Altaba, which contains Yahoo's remains, agreed to pay the fine to settle charges that it misled investors by not informing them of the hack until September 2016, despite known of it as early as December 2014," reports The Verge. From the report:
Police ID woman shot dead by ex-husband at California mall
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Authorities have released the names of the woman and the ex-husband who shot her to death at a busy Southern California mall.
The Ventura County Sheriff's Office identified the victim in Saturday's shooting as 29-year-old Parisa Siddiqi and the suspect as 33-year-old Kevin Crane.
Officials say she was working at a retail store at The Oaks mall in the city of Thousand Oaks, about 40 miles (64 kilometers) west of Los Angeles, when Crane shot her after an argument.
Investigators say Crane then shot himself, but survived and remained in critical condition Sunday at a hospital.
Ventura County sheriff's Sgt. Eric Buschow said Saturday that the divorced couple has children, who were found safe.
The shooting prompted shoppers to scurry into stores and out exit doors and an hour-long lockdown.
Students will be soon be able to take Physical Education as a Leaving Cert subject.
Schools are being invited to apply to the Department of Education to take PE as an exam.
It will be introduced on a phased basis from next September with at least 50 schools expected to take part initially.
The announcement is part of the government’s emphasis on encouraging healthy lifestyles.
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Two Atlanta men have been sentenced for illegally buying and trafficking at least three dozen guns from Georgia to Trinidad and Tobago.
The U.S. attorney's office in Atlanta says Errol Alfred, known as "Major," was sentenced Thursday to five years in prison. Kerry Fernandez, known as "Trini," was sentenced April 19 to two years and three months.
Both had previously pleaded guilty to charges including conspiring to smuggle firearms out of the U.S.
Prosecutors say between August 2013 and September 2014, Alfred and Fernandez used straw buyers to buy guns. Alfred then hid the guns in shipping barrels to smuggle them to Trinidad, where they were sold.
A third man, Jordan Dunham, in April got six months in prison for illegally purchasing some of the guns the two men shipped.
LAHORE - The Lahore High Court Wednesday sought personal appearance of any responsible officer from President House to explain as to why the pension was not given to PCO judge Syed Sajjad Hussain like other judges.
Chief Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah passed the order while hearing petition of Syed Sajjad Hussain Shah.
Arguing before the court, the petitioner’s counsel said that since Shah was a PCO judge, he was not given the perks and privilege including the pension. But the President of Pakistan, while exercising his discretionary powers, allowed pension to five other PCO judges, he told the court. He said the petitioner had also made a representation to the president for release of pension but so far it was not decided. He requested the court to direct the authorities concerned to release his pension. The court adjourned hearing until June 20.
Though the memory chip market might seem like an investing backwater, it's actually one of the more interesting, dynamic areas of tech investing. Thanks to the market's fierce competition, the companies that make memory chips, especially pure-play names like Micron Technology , tend to trade in boom-and-bust cycles that can lead to massive gains or losses for shareholders, depending on the exact timing of their investment.
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Smart scored 11 points (4-6 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 1-2 Ft) while adding four rebounds, three assists and three steals in 20 minutes off the bench during Friday's preseason win over the 76ers.
For now, Celtics coach Brad Stevens wants Smart on his second unit, and the fourth-year guard appears to be adjusting well to the role through the early part of the exhibition schedule. The fourth-year guard would likely see a reduction in his minutes from last season coming off the bench, but if he can improve his scoring efficiency, his overall production might even increase as the club's sixth man.
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“Mark was a friendly, helpful, and dedicated figure in the Claremont Wilderness Park and on the campus of Cal Poly Pomona. He will be greatly missed by his family, co-workers, and the community,” the city said on Facebook.
Sometimes things go very wrong with Apple’s tech support department. And hey, that’s why Mac Geek Gab is here to help. But what happens when MGG has issues with Apple’s support? They get answers is what happens, and then they share what they’ve learned about properly navigating that murky mess.
That’s not all they share, though, because you have your questions, too. Scheduled restarts, spam management, subtitles on your own movies, and more. Listen, learn, and enjoy!
Joe Cunningham for Congress announcement
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A train with passengers and crew on board has derailed in a remote area of northern Ontario.
Ontario Northland confirmed the derailment Wednesday evening about 38 kilometres south of Moosonee, a community near the southern tip of the Hudson Bay.
CTV Northern Ontario reports that some minors injuries have been reported. Transportation officials say an emergency response plan has been initiated.
Seven crew members and 73 passengers were on board the train at the time.
Passengers are being transported from the site of the derailment to Cochrane of Moosnee, Ontario Northland said.
Anyone looking to contact a family member about the train is asked to call 1-800-265-2356.
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It may be the fight of the year, nay decade.The date: Aug. 26.The place: Las Vegas, Nev.The fight: Unbeaten boxer Floyd Mayweather vs. Ultimate Fighting Championship champion Conor McGregor.Both fighters took to social media to share the news Wednesday that they will fight after months of speculation. MMA President Dana White speculated that Mayweather would get at least $100 million from the fight and McGregor $75 million.Article Continued Below“THE FIGHT IS ON,” McGregor tweeted announced first, posting a picture of himself next to one of Mayweather’s father, Floyd Sr.Mayweather followed on Instagram, saying “It’s official!”While details are sparse, the location is believed to be either the T-Mobile Arena or the MGM Grand Garden, both in Las Vegas. The fight request from Mayweather Promotions was approved by the Nevada Athletic Commission.
WASHINGTON, April 6 URS Federal Services Inc has been awarded an estimated $3.6 billion indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity U.S. defense contract for remotely piloted aircraft services, the Pentagon said on Thursday.
Leidos, AASKI Technologies Inc and Textron unit AAI Corp will share in a $900 million firm-fixed-price contract for technical services and field support in support of Product Office Tactical Unmanned Aircraft Systems, the Pentagon said in a statement.
Hologic Inc has been awarded a maximum $721 million firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for radiology systems, accessories and training, the statement said.
(Reporting by Eric Beech)
North Korea threatened to launch a ballistic missile strike on the US territory of Guam. Donald Trump responded to the reports from Pyongyang by suggesting he would retaliate with “fire and fury”.
However, North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un has reviewed his plans to fire missiles and will now hold off on any attack, according to state media.
Reports claimed North Korea is ready for the “enveloping fire at Guam”, but would wait to see what the “foolish Yankees” do first.
US forces stationed at the country’s military base on the Pacific island insist they are ready to strike the rogue state if necessary.
CANFIELD, Ohio (WKBN) – Saturday, more than 50 teams from 18 different schools brought their best robots to a competition at the Mahoning County Career and Technical Center.
This is the third time MCCTC has hosted a VEX Robotics Competition. Students are tasked with building and piloting robots that can do various things.
This year, the robots needed to be able to stack cones, then take them to different goals around a ring for points.
Walter Baber, engineering instructor at MCCTC, says the students have total control over how they build their robots.
“This is 100 percent student driven. The students design, build and program their robots. They test them and troubleshoot them, and they keep engineering journals and notebooks for the robots,” he said.
The top six teams from this event will continue on to the state tournament in Marion, Ohio.
The University of South Carolina reports Gambrell Hall has been closed Friday morning.
Gambrell Hall is closed today until further notice. Classes in that building (only!) are canceled. Faculty & staff, please work from home. — U of South Carolina (@UofSC) October 6, 2017
Details remain extremely limited, but the Columbia Police Department says it's due to an isolated incident that poses no threat to students.
University officials are not releasing any other information.
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Firefighters in North Yorkshire had to remove wall panels as they tackled one of two reported log burner fires.
Crews from Stokesley and Coulby Newham were called to the village of Great Busby in Hambleton shortly after 6pm yesterday.
Reports had been received of smoke coming from the roof of a property in Busby Lane.
A spokesman said: "Crews removed walled panels to expose the seat of the fire which was smouldering and dampened the fire down using a hose reel.
"Crews used a triple extension ladder, lighting, small tools and a Dewalt saw also."
Around 90 minutes later, crews from Harrogate were called to second report of a log burner on fire in High Street, Hampsthwaite.
The spokesman said: "This turned out to be a collection of logs next to the log burner smouldering and not the log burner itself.
"Crews used a hose reel to dampen down the logs and used a thermal imaging camera to check for further hot spots."
Seven weeks on from Northern Ireland's election, and parties are reported to have begun preparations for another ballot.
It's several weeks since the power-sharing assembly collapsed, and at this stage Sinn Féin and the DUP have failed to reach a deal on forming Government.
Sinn Féin is calling on the Irish Government to intervene and insist a second vote is called.
Belfast-based correspondent Alan Murray says preparations are already underway for another election:
Strike Planned At Italy F-35 Assembly Line
(Source: Defense News; posted April 23, 2018)
By Tom Kington
ROME --- Workers at Italy’s F-35 assembly line have announced a strike next Tuesday to protest the widespread use of employment agency contractors at the site.Unions planning the one-day strike said 600 staff at Cameri Air Base — where Italy is performing F-35 final assembly work — are working on agency contracts, while only 270 are employed directly by Italian defense firm Leonardo, which runs the site.“There is no job security for staff,” said Sergio Busca a representative of the UILM union at the site. “Leonardo has long promised to hire them, but we are getting frustrated,” he added.Owned by the Italian government and operated by state defense firm Leonardo in partnership with Lockheed Martin, Cameri has delivered nine F-35As to the Italian Air Force. (end of excerpt)-ends-
Former lawmaker pays $70K penalty in campaign finance case
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A former state lawmaker has paid a $70,000 penalty for violating campaign finance laws.
Commissioner of Political Practices Jeff Mangan said Monday that Wesley Prouse of Shepherd had satisfied a January 2016 judgment, plus interest, for accepting $9,400 in illegal and unreported campaign aid in 2010.
Prouse was one of nine lawmakers charged with receiving political support from the National Right to Work Committee, including promotional letters and opponent attack mail. Prouse served in the Legislature in 1998 and ran again in 2010, but did not report any campaign spending.
District Judge James Reynolds found Prouse received $9,100 in illegal in-kind support and did not report $320 in cash contributions. Nonprofit groups can campaign on issues, but not for candidates or in coordination with candidates. The initial judgment totaled $59,000.
The money goes into the state's general fund.
April 3 TVS Motor Company Ltd:
* Says March total sales of 256,341 vehicles versus 232,517 vehicles last year
* Says March two-wheeler sales of 250,979 vehicles versus 226,643 vehicles last year
* Says March three-wheeler sales of 5,362 vehicles versus 5,874 vehicles last year
* Says March export sales of 38,462 vehicles, up 23.6 percent
* Says March scooter sales 84,173 units; up 23.5 percent
* Says co is assessing the one-time impact of transition to BS IV on the financials of the company
* Says co's dealers have confirmed that majority of BS-III compliant stocks have been sold by March 31, 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Oldham Athletic boss John Sheridan is frustrated after their late defeat by Walsall, their third straight loss this season.
DeMario Jackson is speaking out about the controversy surrounding the Bachelor in Paradise shutdown, after production on the reality show's fourth season came to a halt amid "allegations of misconduct."
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China's foreign ministry says 32 Chinese and 4 North Koreans died in North Korean traffic accident
“I’m a superhero; I work at an amusement park so I can feed my family... but people think this is just a costume.”
Prison officials haven't yet outfitted correctional officers with body cameras in six Wisconsin prisons despite receiving an order to do so last year.
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Swedish/Danish melodic metal act, Amaranthe, performed at Germany’s Wacken Open Air in the summer of 2012 with their three singers. Footage of the full performance is available for streaming below.
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“Leave Everything Behind”
“Enter the Maze”
“1,000,000 Lightyears”
“Serendipity”
“Amaranthine”
“Rain”
“Call Out My Name”
“Automatic”
“Hunger”
A man was seriously injured after a rollover collision on the Trans-Canada Highway west of Sicamous on June 28.
At approximately 3:30 a.m. the Sicamous RCMP, Eagle Valley Rescue and BC Ambulance were called to a single-vehicle collision near the viewpoint rest stop west of Sicamous.
Related: Update: RCMP release details of head-on crash west of Sorrento
A westbound GMC pick up truck had had crossed the double-solid line and struck a rock wall on the opposite side of the highway before rolling back onto the highway and coming to rest on its side.
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The driver, a 28-year-old Fort St. John man was transported to Kamloops hospital with a serious injury to his arm; he was also charged with crossing a double solid line. According to the Sicamous RCMP weather at the time of the collision was clear and road conditions were excellent.
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Butte County Sheriff Kory Honea said county officials are lowering the mandatory evacuation order to an evacuation warning as engineers have stabilized the threat of an auxiliary spillway failure at the Oroville Dam.
RAWALPINDI, Oct 6 (APP): Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa
Friday visited the family of Lieutenant Colonel Amer Wahid Shaheed in Lahore, an
Inter-Service Public Relations (ISPR) statement issued here said.
Colonel Amer had embraced martyrdom near Panjgur, Balochistan on September 4, in a
terrorist attack.
The army chief condoled with the bereaved family and offered Fateha. He
said the supreme sacrifices rendered by Pakistan Army’s officers and men would never
go
waste.
He reiterated that fight against terrorism would continue till the achievement of enduring
peace and stability.
Horseman's Association of Southwest Virginia is holding its annual horse show at 10 a.m. Saturday at New River Valley Fairgrounds on Route 100. The show was postponed May 6 due to rain.
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Tin Bridge Brewing Company, a company that started out as a small home brew project between two brothers, hosted its brewery and taproom grand opening on Thursday, Oct. 5.
The brothers, Joe and Nick Cocchi, opened their taproom at 487 East Main Street, in the Big Y plaza to the public at 4 p.m.
Tin Bridge Brewing Company features bar and table seating, televisions, shuffleboard and two retro arcade games. The new taproom allows visitors to look directly into the company's micro-brewery where the beer is brewed.
Tin Bridge Brewing Co. is open Thursday through Sunday with varying hours.
For more information on Tin Bridge Brewing Co., visit www.tinbridgebrewing.com.
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SEOUL, April 5 South Korean shares were subdued on Wednesday as market players awaited first-quarter corporate earnings and a summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
The Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) closed at 2,160.85 points, barely changed from the previous close of 2,161.10.
Offshore investors have been sellers for three consecutive sessions, offloading a net 7.6 billion won ($6.76 million) worth of KOSPI shares for the day.
The South Korean won slumped on increased dollar demand as offshore investors continued to dump local equities.
The won was quoted at 1,124.4 to the dollar at the conclusion of onshore trade, down 0.2 percent from Tuesday's close of 1,121.9. (Reporting by Dahee Kim; Editing by Sunil Nair)
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Brigitte Nielsen is pregnant with her fifth child at the age of 54.
The Danish actress shared the news in an Instagram post, with the caption, “family getting larger #me #family #brigittenielsen #babybump.”
She posted another photo Wednesday, saying, “happy time positive vibes #happyness #positivevibes.”
Nielsen is best known for her roles in the 1985 films Red Sonja and Rocky IV. Two decades later, she had a relationship with rapper Flavor Flav and the couple appeared on several reality shows, including “The Surreal Life,” “Strange Love” and “Flavor of Love.”
The actress is currently married to Italian model Mattia Dessì and has four sons, the eldest is 34 years old and the youngest is 23.
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The Peterborough Lift Lock was closed Monday, temporarily cutting off the Trent-Severn Waterway at Peterborough.
The rare closure was required to carry out mid-season maintenance, which is rare at the site.
The Lift Lock, more than a century old, is Lock 21 on the 44-lock system.
The TSW is a national historic site, and is operated by Parks Canada. It opened in 1833 and eventually grew to link Trenton on Lake Ontario with Georgian Bay.
It's used every year by thousands of recreational boaters. Passage on the Trent-Severn waterway is free this year, with locking fees waived as part of Parks Canada's Canada 150 celebrations.
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CHATHAM, Ont. — A truck driver has pleaded guilty to five charges arising from a fatal crash on Highway 401 last summer that claimed the lives of an Amherstburg, Ont., mother and her son.
Fifty-two-year-old Manjit Parmar of Brampton, Ont., pleaded guilty in a Chatham, Ont., court Wednesday to two counts of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing death and three counts of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing bodily harm.
Forty-two-year-old Lacie Brundritt and her son 14-year-old Kyle Brundritt, who were passengers in a pickup truck, died when a westbound tractor trailer collided with five vehicles that were stopped on the highway due to another crash on July 30, 2017.
The 39-year-old male driver of the pickup truck was taken to hospital with serious injuries and a 12-year-old boy was sent to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
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Smart, targeted growth in Williamson County will be the focus of Williamson, Inc.'s first Business Luncheon of the year on Tuesday, Feb. 21 at 11:30 a.m. at the Franklin Marriott Cool Springs. The luncheon, presented by Williamson Medical Center, will feature a panel of commercial real estate developers and local city planners who will discuss the intentionality behind managing the county's rapid commercial development and population growth.
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Tens of thousands of NHS activists, staff and patients from across the U.K. have taken to the streets of London to demand an end to the crisis in the health service. Marchers demanded more beds, more staff and more funds from Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt
Kareena Kapoor Khan made us go weak in the knees last night as she walked in an angelic gown that could have been stolen straight out of a Disney film.
Looking no less than a fairy, Kareena Kapoor Khan dominated the red carpet in her Rami Al Ali number. The blush pink halter neck, ruffle layered tulle skirt looked out of a dream. Beautifully striking a balance with her dress, Bebo chose to add a tinge of pink to her lips with iconic kohled eyes. Hair tied in a neat bun, adorned with pearls completed the look to perfection.
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Punjab Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday said that the Punjab Agriculture, Food, and Drug Authority (PAFDA) would prove to be a milestone in providing high standard medicines and hygienic food items to the masses.
He stated this while chairing a meeting at the Civil Secretariat to review the establishment of the PAFDA.
Additional Chief Secretary Khawaja Shumail, secretary planning and development, director general Punjab forensic science agency and officials of other departments were also present on the occasion.
The chief minister said that the government was committed to providing safe edible items and drugs and that the appropriate allocations had been made in the provincial budget to this end.
He said that the PAFDA would become functional during the current year, adding that some land had been identified near Thokar Niaz Baig for the offices of the PAFDA.
A British man died after falling from a plane on to a runway at Dalaman airport in south-west Turkey early on Tuesday morning.
Local media reported that staff were trying to remove the 30-year-old when he fell from a door. The unconscious passenger was taken to hospital where he was found to have broken ribs.
The man - named by a relative as Andrew Westlake - never regained consciousness before dying later that day, according to Hurriyet newspaper.
It reported that the man had spent three days at the airport waiting for a flight home after losing his ticket.
After finally boarding the aircraft at 3am he became argumentative with cabin crew and was ordered off the plane as a risk to flight safety.
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Turner Elson scored a goal and set up three more to lift the Grand Rapids Griffins to a 5-2 win over the Manitoba Moose on Friday in the American Hockey League opener for both teams.
Colin Campbell had a goal and two assists for the Griffins (1-0-0) and Ryan Sproul, Dylan McIlrath and Dominic Turgeon also scored.
Cam Maclise, while shorthanded, and Peter Stoykewych supplied the offence for Manitoba (0-1-0).
Jared Coreau made 27 saves in the win. Eric Comrie turned aside 17 shots in defeat.
Grand Rapids was 1 for 4 on the power play while the Moose failed to score on four chances with the man advantage.
Senators are set to adopt the reordering of schedule of elections approved by the House of Representatives, BusinessDay learns. A member of the conference committee on the Amendment of the Electoral Act, who attended the panel’s meeting on Wednesday last week, said lawmakers had resolved to override the President’s veto, should he veto the proposal….
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May 2 Celadon Group Inc
* promoted Jonathan Russell to role of president and chief operating officer of Celadon Group
* preliminary financial results for quarter ended march 31, 2017, are expected to include an operating loss of approximately $10.0 million
* audit committee reviewing certain transactions involving revenue equipment held for sale reported in statements for fy 2016
* audit committee reviewing transactions involving revenue equipment held for sale reported in for quarters ended sept. 30 2016 and dec 31, 2016
* Reviewing multiple other alternatives to address its short and long-term liquidity needs
* Eric Meek has resigned as president and chief operating officer to pursue other interests Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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U.S. stocks are starting higher Monday as investors get back to trading after the Easter holiday weekend. Technology and consumer-focused companies are making some of the largest gains after the Chinese government said that country's economy grew at a slightly faster pace in the first quarter.
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A video went viral where Rajasthan BJP MLA Dhan Singh Rawat's son was seen assaulting a boy in Banswara on July 1. The victim Prerak Upadhyaya said that he wants to resolve and end the case. "Within an hour the issue was settled. The incident is all over the media now, it should end. I want to resolve it", said Prerak.
Avon CEO expected to step down - WSJ
June 14 Avon Products Inc Chief Executive Sheri McCoy is expected to step down, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.
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I have known George Lovett for three decades. In that time, George has shown care for others and demonstrated that care through his service in the community.
In the Republican primary this spring, we will be voting for the candidate for state representative in the 80th Ohio House District. All the candidates are capable of the job, but we need to choose the one that will do the best job representing all of us. George is that person.
George has always been forthright and will not hesitate to communicate his thoughts. He will be our voice in Columbus to protect our values and beliefs.
When you cast your vote, I urge you to vote for George Lovett. He will serve all of us well at the statehouse.
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A passerby prevented a Rochester residential fire from getting bigger.
Rochester Fire says a passerby on West Circle Drive called them around 4:30 this morning after he saw flames coming from a home on the 100 block of 36th Avenue Northwest.
A nearby Police officer controlled the flames with a hose until firefighters arrived.
When firefighters arrived on scene, they saw that a decorative wall in the backyard was on fire. They were able to put out the fire within a few minutes.
The fire didn't reach any structures on the property. Damage was minimal.The cause is under investigation.
City police made an arrest early Wednesday morning after an alleged knifepoint robbery in East City.
Police say a pizza delivery driver was bringing a pizza to an apartment in Hunter St. E. at about 12:20 a.m. when a man threatened him with a knife and demanded cash. The driver was cut when he tried to flee.
A suspect took the pizza and left as the driver called police. He was taken to hospital for treatment.
Police later found a suspect inside the building.
Cody Craig Patterson, 26, of Hunter St. E., was charged with robbery with a weapon and failing to comply with a probation order. He was held in custody and was to appear in court Wednesday.
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Iowa forward Tyler Cook will withdraw his name from NBA Draft consideration and return to the Hawkeyes for his junior season.
Cook announced his decision on Wednesday, which means the Hawkeyes are getting their best player back after a trying 2017-18 season.
Cook averaged team highs of 15.3 points and 6.8 rebounds a game for Iowa, which finished 14-19. But the return of Cook and fellow junior Isaiah Moss — who also withdrew from NBA Draft consideration — should put the Hawkeyes in position to improve next winter.
Iowa will also bring in prized recruit Joe Wieskamp, perhaps the only recruit more highly touted than Cook in coach Fran McCaffery's eight seasons with the Hawkeyes.
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PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Matt Murray practiced again and could play Tuesday in New York against the Islanders.
Murray practiced on Saturday for the first time since suffering a concussion in practice three weeks ago. Murray said he felt good after Saturday’s practice. He was not limited Monday in practice and head coach Mike Sullivan said he’s an option tomorrow night.
“We’ll see how he responds and tomorrow we’ll make a decision,” Sullivan said.
If Murray isn’t able to go, the Pens will go with Tristan Jarry or Casey DeSmith like they have in the last nine games while Murray has been sidelined.
The Pens have back-to-back games Tuesday and Wednesday. If Murray can’t go on Tuesday in New York, there is a good chance he will be in net on Wednesday at home against Montreal.
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The International Bluegrass Music Museum has announced the lead acts for its annual ROMP Festival in western Kentucky.
A statement from the museum says Alison Krauss, Ricky Skaggs, Sam Bush and Doyle Lawson will highlight the annual four-day ROMP: Bluegrass Roots & Branches Festival in Owensboro next summer. Additional acts include Rhiannon Giddens, We Banjo 3 (Ireland), and Billy Strings. More performers will be announced in the spring.
Last year's festival drew a record audience of more than 26,000 people. The largest crowd attended Saturday night for headline acts that included the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, The SteelDrivers and Keller Williams' Grateful Grass.
The 2018 festival will be held June 27-30.
Vazquez gave up two hits and struck out one in a scoreless ninth inning Wednesday to pick up his 10th save of the season in a 2-1 win over the Cubs.
His fastball sat around 98 mph, and Vazquez threw 11 of his 14 pitches for strikes in recording his first save in nearly two weeks. Whatever forearm discomfort that caused his to leave Sunday's game appears to be behind him and, despite his three consecutive blown saves prior to Wednesday's successful conversion, the left-hander has still only been scored upon in three of his 23 appearances this season.
Kellyanne Conway has taken steps to sell her political consulting firm, Bloomberg reports.
“Conway received the right to defer capital gains taxes for her sale of the Polling Company/Woman Trend… She had valued her 100 percent stake in the firm at between $1 million and $5 million on a personal financial disclosure form that the White House released in March.”
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A man has pleaded guilty in the fatal shooting of a 6-year-old girl as she left a Kansas City convenience store with her father.
Prosecutors say Leandre Smith pleaded guilty Tuesday to second-degree murder and other charges in the October 2014 death of Angel Hooper.
Smith was sentenced to 23 years in prison.
Angel was shot in the head as she held her father’s hand while leaving the convenience store in south Kansas City.
Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker says the shots fired from a passing car were intended for someone else.
Smith will be required to serve at least 85 percent of his sentence.
Another man, Howard Chase IV, is scheduled to go on trial next month in Angel’s death.
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The solicitor representing a second Garda whistleblower says his client was ‘treated as a pariah’ after complaining about the force.
Donegal based Garda Keith Harrison claims a Tusla file was also compiled on him and wants to be included in State investigations.
His solicitor Trevor Collins says the trouble started in 2009 after he arrested another garda for suspected drink driving in Athlone……….
U.S. President Donald Trump has said that talks with North Korea are going well following his historic summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un last month.
Trump tweeted on Tuesday that he had “many good conversations with North Korea” and that “all of Asia is thrilled”.
Trump said that only the opposition party, which includes what he calls fake news, is complaining, adding: "If not for me, we would now be at war with North Korea!"
The tweet comes ahead of U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's trip to North Korea for talks on the North's denuclearization with Kim Jong-un.
Pompeo is slated to visit Pyongyang from Thursday to Saturday to flesh out the nuclear agreement signed by Trump and Kim during their summit meeting in Singapore in June.
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DeKalb County spokeswoman Sarah Page says the pavement on Interstate 20 buckled in the HOV lane Monday morning, several miles southeast of downtown Atlanta. All westbound lanes are closed until further notice.
WXIA-TV reports the large bump in the interstate is about 3 feet high.
It's the second time a major highway in the Southeast's largest city has become defective in the past few weeks. A large fire allegedly set by a man smoking crack cocaine caused overpass on Interstate 85 to collapse a few miles north of downtown Atlanta on March 27.
The verdict is in, folks!
After an emotional round of closing statements, the eight member jury of six women and two men ruled in favor of Taylor Swift, determining that Denver based DJ David Mueller sexually assaulted and battered the singer.
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ICYMI, the radio personality sued Swift for slander and the Blank Space singer responded with a sexual assault and battery countersuit. While the radio professional maintained his innocence throughout the trial, the pop star testified under oath that David "grabbed [her] bare ass."
On Friday, Judge Martinez threw out Mueller's lawsuit against Taylor -- while her mom Andrea and radio promotions director, Frank Bell, remained at risk AKA legal limbo. Well, they're also out of the woods now as the jury found they did not intentionally interfere with Mueller's employment contract.
What victory!!!
Taylor got that dollar!! And justice!!!
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TORONTO, April 3 Canada's main stock index opened higher on Monday with Toronto-Dominion Bank and Teck Resources Ltd leading broad gains across most sectors.
The Toronto Stock Exchange's S&P/TSX composite index was up 85.51 points, or 0.55 percent, at 15,633.26 shortly after the open. Eight of the index's 10 main groups were in positive territory. (Reporting by Solarina Ho; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
Well that was fun. For the regular season, the NBA was great to watch. The playoffs on the other hand, it was more of a snooze fest.
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More evidence is coming to light showing that the official narrative of the Las Vegas shooting isn’t adding up.
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) — As if being deployed wasn’t hard enough, authorities are now looking for a burglar who robbed the home of a soldier who has been sent overseas.
The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office sent CBS North Carolina an image of the suspect. Officials said the break-in happened last week.
The thief was caught in the act by the soldier’s home security camera, according to Lt. Sean Swain of Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office.
Swain said it was unclear what the thief got away with because the homeowner hasn’t been able to tell them.
CBS North Carolina still working to get in touch with the soldier, who is serving in Afghanistan.
Anyone with information on the burglary is asked to contact the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office.
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Daulo MP Pogio Ghate has called on his people to embrace peace for development and stop tribal fighting.
Ghate, who is facing a court challenge from election runner-up Ekime Gorosahu, appealed to his people to stop fighting each other and work with him to bring about changes in the district.
“Election is a seasonal thing, but we people will always remain here, so we need to work together to develop our electorate,” he said.
“Tribal fighting brings unnecessary destruction and loss of lives.”
Ghate said differences and grievances should be addressed in proper forums like court and mediation.
“Maintaining peace and law-and-order should be prioritised at all levels in the communities, so we have services reaching to the remotest parts of the district,” he said.
“Putting aside our tribal differences, election conflicts and others.
“Work toward one goal: Work together to bring much-needed services to rural areas to help us progress and improve our lives.”
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LOS ANGELES – A man accused of buying high-powered rifles used in the San Bernardino terror attack has agreed to plead guilty to federal criminal charges, court documents released Tuesday say.
The documents say Enrique Marquez Jr., 25, of Riverside has agreed to plead guilty to conspiring to provide material support to terrorists and lying about the acquisition of weapons used in the San Bernardino killings.
Prosecutors say Marquez acknowledged plotting with Syed Rizwan Farook in 2011 and 2012 to massacre college students and gun down motorists on a gridlocked freeway. Those attacks never occurred.
Authorities said Marquez purchased the guns used by Farook and his wife, Tashfeen Malik, in the Dec. 2, 2015, attack in San Bernardino in which 14 people were killed at a public health agency event before the suspects died in a gunfight with police.
Students named to Oklahoma Baptist University’s academic honor roll for the fall 2016 semester. President’s Honor Roll Cheyenne: Mckenzie Bohannon Torrance, Lia Hillman; Elk City: Hannah Christian, Jordan Jackson, Connelly Rader, Libby Unruh;
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Get the Skinny on Health Fats From Avera and Hy-Vee
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Healthy fats and whole good are an important part of any diet, but it can be challenging to navigate the grocery aisles with these in mind.
Dr. Edith Liu, with Avera Internal Medicine joins us in the KDLT Kitchen to tell us about upcoming classes Avera is offering.
Flair, 68, reportedly was dealing with a heart-related issue, but no update was provided on how the surgery went. Flair grew up in Edina, Minn., and attended a boarding school in eastern Wisconsin.
Flair, whose real name is Richard Fliehr, is known as the "Nature Boy" for his brash manner and flamboyant costumes during his lengthy career that began in 1972.
Melinda Morris Zanoni, the CEO of Legacy Talent and Entertainment, posted on her Twitter account that "we need prayers" for Flair while is he dealing with "some tough medical issues."
John Cena, like Flair a pro wrestling champion multiple times over, also tweeted that to his followers that he was "sending every ounce energy to #TheMan and asking that all of you do the same."
Flair competed in every major wrestling circuit, building a major following throughout his stints with National Wrestling Alliance, World Championship Wrestling, the former World Wrestling Federation (now WWE) and Total Nonstop Action Wrestling.
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The Eagles are heading out on tour with a son of founding member Glenn Frey stepping in for his late father.
The band announced Monday that it will visit Greensboro, North Carolina; Atlanta; Louisville, Kentucky; and Detroit in October. The shows will follow a Sept. 30 date with The Doobie Brothers in Seattle.
The Eagles played concerts in Los Angeles and New York last month for their first shows since Frey died at the age of 67 in January 2016.
FILE - In this Jan. 15, 2014, file photo, Joe Walsh of The Eagles performs on the "History of the Eagles" tour at the Forum in Inglewood, California. Walsh and the rest of the Eagles announced Aug. 14, 2017, that they would be heading out on tour with the son of founding member Glenn Frey stepping in for his late father. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP, File)
His son Deacon filled in on guitar and vocals at the concerts and will join the band on tour in the fall.
Cardinal George Pell may face fresh charges after a sensational development during his committal hearing.
The Melbourne Magistrates Court heard on Tuesday that a witness, who was due to face cross examination, had supplied a new statement to police on Monday evening.
Cardinal Pell, 76, faces multiple historical sexual offence charges involving multiple complainants. Details of the charges are yet to be revealed. He has repeatedly denied the allegations.
Cardinal George Pell arrives at court on Tuesday. Photo: AAP
The new statement is understood to contain further allegations against the Cardinal.
Cardinal Pell's high profile defence barrister Robert Richter, QC, said the "troubling" statement put his legal team in an "invidious" position and would not allow them to have the opportunity to properly cross-examine the witness.
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KAPPA – The Woodford County Coroner’s office is investigating a death from a house fire New Year’s Eve.
At 6 a.m Saturday, the El Paso Fire Department was dispatched to a vacant house in Kappa near the Kappa Kabanna. Coroner Tim Ruestman said a man was found dead inside the home.
The identity of the victim has not been confirmed. No other information is available.
The Woodford County Coroner, Woodford County Sheriff’s Office and the El Paso Fire Department are investigating along with Illinois State Police and the Illinois State Fire Marshal’s office.
Eric Stock can be reached at eric.stock@cumulus.com.
BALTIMORE - An MTA bus drove into a pawnshop on Walbrook Avenue Wednesday afternoon.
There were no passengers aboard the bus. The bus driver was transported to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
According to MTA officials, the preliminary investigation indicates the accident was related to the emergency brake. The MTA bus rolled back and truck two vehicles before it crashed into the pawn shop.
MTA police will continue to investigate the incident.
Owner says bus was empty and rolled down Clifton Ave before crash. No one was hurt. @ABC2NEWS pic.twitter.com/ckg0F0Llp4 — Brendan McNamara (@BrendanABC2) June 14, 2017
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BERLIN (AP) — The German government is condemning anti-Semitic incidents that took place during protests in cities across Germany in recent days.
The demonstrations were called in response to President Donald Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and the announced move of the American Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. Trump’s decision has been widely condemned as undermining efforts to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
German government spokesman Steffen Seibert said on Monday that the burning of Israeli flags and anti-Semitic insults directed at Israel and Jews were “shameful.”
Seibert said Germany feels a close affinity to Israel and Jews around the world, and will therefore counter anti-Semitic incitement whenever it occurs.
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Police: Man killed in Chicago Lawn drive-by shooting
A man was killed in a Chicago Lawn neighborhood drive-by shooting early Monday on the Southwest Side, police said.
The 26-year-old was standing outside about 12:10 a.m. next to a car in the 3000 block of West 60th Street when a tan vehicle drove by westbound and someone inside fired shots, according to Chicago Police.
The man suffered multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. The Cook County medical examiner’s office did not immediately provide information on the fatality.
× Boy, 10, dies in scuba diving accident in Tooele County
TOOELE COUNTY, Utah — A 10-year-old boy died Wednesday in a scuba diving accident at Blue Lake in Tooele County.
According to a spokesman for the Tooele County Sheriff’s Office, the boy was with his father, who is a certified scuba diver, but the boy wasn’t certified.
The boy was had been using the reserve air tank on his father’s scuba equipment, and he died after ascending rapidly, the Sheriff’s Office representative said.
Blue Lake is located about 16 miles south of Wendover.
The Utah Office of the Medical Examiner will conduct an autopsy.
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Stock's 52-week target was retained at $90.67, the estimates indicates a standard deviation of 9.26. The institutional investor owned 45,822 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 1,429 shares during the period.
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Asheville police are asking for help identifying a man accused of attacking a TV news reporter.
The Asheville Police Department on Monday released a photo of a man they said assaulted a WLOS reporter during a Facebook live stream of a protest in Pack Square on Sunday.
Police ask anyone with information to call the Asheville Police Department at 828-252-1110 or Buncombe County Crime Stoppers at 828-255-5050.
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An unusual squadron of planes over San Francisco spawned a flurry of baffled tweets.
Just before sunset on Saturday, a big military plane accompanied by eight fighter jets made several passes over the waterfront, occasionally releasing ribbons of red and blue smoke.
The answer comes from the French consulate: That was Patrouille de France — “French Patrol” — the Gallic version of the Thunderbirds aerobatic team. It’s on a seven-week tour “to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the United States’ entry into World War I and to reaffirm the historic ties between France and the United States.”
The passes over the Golden Gate were part of a photo flight while the formation was visiting an airshow in Sacramento.
The large turboprop plane is an Airbus A400M Atlas and the smaller craft are Dassault/Dornier Alpha Jets.
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Seventh-grade students at John Muir Middle School were immersed in Medieval-era history during the school’s annual Around The World Day on Friday, March 16.
As part of the curriculum for Social Studies, the students have studied cultures and histories from throughout the world during the Middle Ages, roughly the historical time period from the fifth century to fifteenth century of the Common Era.
The European Medieval era is book-ended by the fall of the Roman Empire and the emergence of Renaissance culture in the early 1400s.
“This day is an opportunity to reflect on and celebrate the societies we’ve studied,” commented Social Studies teacher Shelly Burish.
“It is a cultural appreciation day that includes a Peruvian musical ensemble, Taiko drumming, a swordplay performance, speakers, Nigerian drummers and a jousting event with horses and Medieval knights.”
Students spend the entire school day with hands-on activities connected to the Medieval time period.
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Dan Wallace, of the Kwakwaka'wakw First Nation on Quadra Island, is detained by Royal Canadian Mounted Police officers after attempting to talk to a man that locked himself to a piece of heavy equipment being delivered to Kinder Morgan in Burnaby, British Columbia, Monday, March 19, 2018. Wallace was released a short time later without being charged. Protesters who blockaded an entrance - defying a court order - were arrested earlier in the day while protesting the Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain pipeline expansion. Photo: Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press
Alan Davies' hilarious new stand-up show is a glorious insight into his unique worldview as he tackles diverse subjects ranging from growing up in the 1970s, losing his mother as a little boy, sex toys and being a father.
Broadcast 8:50pm Sun 18 Mar 2018. Published 1 day ago, available until 9:23pm on 17 Apr 2018.
REGINA — A Regina man is accused of trafficking heroin after three prisoners had drug overdoses at Regina’s provincial court.
Police say the three victims survived after immediately receiving medical help following the incident on Aug. 22.
The three men, who were being held in the cells at the courthouse, were taken to hospital and have all since recovered.
Police allege a man handed a substance to two of the prisoners before they overdosed.
A suspect was arrested Tuesday.
Nickolai Ellson, who is 20, has been charged with trafficking heroin.
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Gallinari (hip) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Raptors after suffering a setback to a previous injury, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Gallinari has played in just two contests following a 13-game absence because of a strained glute, and reportedly aggravated it in the fourth quarter of Saturday's matchup with the Wizards. He'll now sit out Monday and the expectation is that he'll miss a couple more games as well, though an exact timetable has not been established. With Gallinari heading back to the inactive list, look for Wesley Johnson to shift back over to small forward, with guys like Montrezl Harrell, Jamil Wilson and Sam Dekker picking up added minutes in the frontcourt.
Near the end of 1971, an eclectic set of proto-glam rock stompers, intimate ballads, and love letters, collected under the title Hunky Dory, became David Bowie’s first masterpiece.
April 24 (Reuters) - Alpine Immune Sciences Inc:
* ALPINE IMMUNE SCIENCES APPOINTS LIFE SCIENCES EXECUTIVE CHRIS PEETZ TO ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – Mike Moustakas hit his 18th home run leading off the second inning, Jorge Bonifacio and Lorenzo Cain followed with back-to-back shots in the third and the Kansas City Royals beat the San Francisco Giants 7-2 on Wednesday to complete a two-game sweep.
Bonifacio finished with two hits and three RBIs, Whit Merrifield added three hits and three runs while Alcides Escobar singled three times to help Jason Hammel end an eight-game winless stretch on the road that dated to 2016.
Hammel (3-6) allowed one run over 6 2/3 innings to beat the Giants for the first time in 12 starts. The right-hander gave up eight hits, struck out four and walked one.
Moustakas, one of Kansas City’s top hitters over the past two weeks, stayed hot with his home run off former Royals pitcher Johnny Cueto (5-6) that landed in the waters of McCovey Cove. It was the fifth homer in 12 games for Moustakas, who is already just four shy of his career-high.
Colton Horton, a West Point Military Academy cadet and Tulsa native who was charged with the rape of a University of Tulsa student, was found not guilty Friday.
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"We respect the jury's decision and their deliberations although we disagree with the results,” said Assistant District Attorney Kenneth Elmore. “We will continue to pursue justice for our victims and fight for their cases."
March 29 Shanghai Industrial Development Co Ltd :
* Says co did some corrections of accounting errors in goodwill measurement and did some adjustment in its Q1~Q3 relative reports for FY 2016
* Says co will pay 0.38 yuan per 10 shares for FY 2016
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Nicola Sturgeon has reacted to Theresa May’s announcement of a snap general election by calling on supporters to “stand up for Scotland”.
Her response on Twitter came after the Prime Minister said that she would move for a UK poll to take place on 8 June.
Posting on Twitter, the First Minister said: “The Tories see a chance to move the UK to the right, force through a hard Brexit and impose deeper cuts. Let’s stand up for Scotland. #GE17.”
Earlier, her deputy, Angus Robertson, took to Twitter to say that the vote in June would be between the SNP and the Tories.
Under the Fixed Term Parliaments Act, an early election can only take place if two thirds of MPs support it.
A vote by MPs on Mrs May’s call will take place in the House of Commons tomorrow.
April 6 Liberty Specialty Markets, part of Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, appointed Alexandra Paton head of global financial risks (GFR), continental Europe.
She will be based in both Paris and London and report to Peter Sprent, head of GFR at Liberty Specialty, and also to Olivier Muraire, who is director general for France and Southern Europe.
Paton, who has worked at American International Group Inc and was most recently chief market officer at MGA, Equinox Global, succeeds Alex Egnell.
Egnell was recently transferred to Liberty Specialty's GFR operation in North America. (Reporting by Aishwarya Venugopal in Bengaluru)
The new formation of the Board of Directors is chaired by Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed Belhaif Al Nuaimi, Minister of Infrastructure Development. Members includes Jaber Mohammed Ghanim Al Suwaidi, Ali Khalifa Ali Mohammed Al Muhairi, Abdulrahman Mohammed Rashid Al Shard, Walid Ali Mohammed bin Falah Al Mansouri, Anwar Mohammed Ali Al Shammari, Hamad Abdullah bin Ghalitha, Sultan bin Rashid Al Kharji, Jamal Saif Al Jarwan and Mohammed Saeed Abdullah Al Dhahnani.
The decision to establish the Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme was made in 1999 to fulfil the vision of the Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan to transform the Emirati housing portfolio to an institutional work in order to keep pace with the population growth and the development of the lifestyle witnessed by the UAE society.
REFLECTIONS – THE LITTLE PEOPLE’S Pig and Lamb Show was popular with the elementary set at the Shiawassee County Fair on Wednesday, Aug. 10. Children were invited to step into the arena with pigs and sheep to try their hand at guiding them around the pen. Organizers said the event is just a fun way to give the kids a chance to get up close to the animals. Pictured above, six-year-old Brayden Sternberg (left) and seven-year-old Hanna Hutchinson find that guiding the pigs is easier said than done.
This year’s fair included high temperatures which seemed to diminish the crowds, but never the enthusiastic fun had by all the FFA and 4H club members. (Independent File Photo/Jessica Hickey)
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Join us EVERY TUESDAY when we bring the "Pickers Circle," a tradition from authentic Irish Pubs, back to the
. A congregation of musicians, started by Mark Meaney, will be arriving around 8PM to fill the Pub with seasoned musicians openly singing and playing a variety of songs which is open for anyone to join.
Along with a great ambience, you can also enjoy our amazing Pie and a Pint night EVERY TUESDAY. Any of our house made pints paired with any pint of draught beer for only $10!!!
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Melissa Schug, Business Banking Officer at Idaho Independent Bank, traveled to Washington D.C. on April 5 to accept national recognition for the Idaho Financial Literacy Coalition, which was named 2017 State Coalition of the Year.
The award was presented by the Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy and recognizes the accomplishments of individuals and organizations that are working to create a financially literate future.
BAYTOWN, Texas — The body of a Texas real estate agent has been found in a marsh more than two weeks after she disappeared ahead of Hurricane Harvey’s landfall.
Authorities Saturday charged her ex-husband, 44-year-old Steve McDowell, with murder.
Chambers County Sheriff Brian Hawthorne says 37-year-old Crystal McDowell vanished Aug. 25, the day Harvey made landfall, after telling her boyfriend she was headed to her ex-husband’s house to pick up her children.
She was reported missing the following day.
Floodwaters and rain hampered the search, but authorities traced her cellphone to a Baytown, Texas marsh. A private search firm initially came up empty-handed.
The search resumed Thursday and the body was found Saturday.
Hawthorne says McDowell’s arrest was based on circumstantial evidence, talks with friends and family, and an interview with the suspect.
All lanes of I-80 re-opened at about 3 am on Thursday.
Westbound I-80 was closed at California Nevada state line to Mystic due to a mudslide that happened around 10 p.m Wednesday, February 8th.
Three vehicles were stuck but there are no injuries reported. Eastbound traffic was not affected.
Tim Hwang, who has come up with a number of very good, outward thinking ideas, has launched “The Trade Journal Cooperative“, a quarterly subscription of niche trade publications, which are accompanied by “a newsletter from our Editorial Board that provides a wealth of insightful commentary, historical analysis, and various amusing tidbits from our explorations”.
Our editors painstakingly comb through the back alleys of capitalism to bring you fascinating publications like Pasta Professional, American Funeral Director, and Plumber Magazine. …For lovers of overlooked industries, keen searchers for new business opportunities, or the casual reader, TJC is for you.
The bizarre event will see MEPs team up with a professional rapper who will help them come up with cutting-edge freestyle rhymes.
Entitled Battle 4 Your Vote, it has been organised by the EU40 organisation, which bills itself as a “network of MEPs under 40” who are “shaping the future”.
Each rap outfit will tackle such weighty subjects as populism and other topics “relevant to Europe today”, with organisers confidently predicting the resulting spectacle will be the “coolest event ever”.
The website promoting the event boasts: “During the freestyle hip hop battle, teams compete by rapping with music on a given topic, effectively debating the other team, going back and forth.
LOUISVILLE — Office Evolution, a national coworking franchise company based in Louisville, is opening its first Texas locations.
Office Evolution teamed with local entrepreneurs, Leigh and Fritz Fowler, to open a new business center in Houston. It will be the first of three planned for the central west part of the city.
The 8,700-square-foot center will be located at 1300 W. Sam Houston Parkway S., Suite 100. The space will have 24/7 access, and members can choose from various packages that include telephone answering services and administrative support, among other options.
A grand opening for the location is scheduled for April 26.
The Fowlers have franchise rights for two additional centers in Houston.
The plan is to eventually open nine locations across Texas.
Baku. 8 June. REPORT.AZ/ Homo sapiens inhabited Africa already 300 thousand years ago. This is 100 thousand years earlier than was thought. Report informs, this comes from the results of a study published in the journal Nature.
Paleontologists analyzed the remains found in Morocco.
The first remains of Homo sapiens in the Jebel Irhoud site were found in the 1960s. In 2004, stone artifacts and animal remains were added to the old finds. Initially, the finds are dated to about 300 thousand years ago and represent the oldest securely dated fossil evidence of our own species. This date is 100 thousand years earlier than the previous oldestHomo sapiens fossils. This could be determined using thermoluminescence dating, which involves measuring the energy radiated as a result of sample heating.
All the remains belonged to five different people.
Cassano 'considering Palermo'
By Football Italia staff
Veteran striker Antonio Cassano is reportedly considering a move to Serie A strugglers Palermo.
According to Tuttosport, President Maurizio Zamparini is ready to offer the 34-year-old a deal that would match what he currently earns at Sampdoria.
The striker has been frozen out by President Massimo Ferrero, after being told that he has no future with the club, and isn’t even allowed to shower with the rest of the first team squad.
Despite this, the player seems reluctant to relocate away from Genoa and a move to Sicily may prove to be too much for the former Italy international.
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UNDATED - There are a lot of Halloween related events planned around the St. Cloud Metro Area today through Tuesday.
If you and your kids get to just a few of these events this weekend, they'll have no shortage of candy in their plastic pumpkins well before Halloween night arrives.
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ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -- An environmental group is asking regulators to take a closer look at the draft water quality permit for the proposed PolyMet copper-nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota.
WaterLegacy petitioned the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency on Friday to reject the draft permit, and if the agency doesn't, to convene a "contested case hearing." That's a trial-like proceeding before an administrative law judge to resolve disputed issues of fact.
The group says the permit lacks adequate safeguards to protect water downstream, in violation of federal and state law.
WaterLegacy and other groups petitioned the Department of Natural Resources last month for such a hearing on the project's draft permit to mine.
PolyMet says it can operate the proposed mine near Hoyt Lakes and Babbitt without harming the environment while creating hundreds of jobs.
Pumpkin Spice Air Freshener Prompts Evacuation Of SchoolThe seasonal scent led to an evacuation and a hazardous materials response at a Baltimore high school.
High School Goes On Lockdown As Police Arrest Aggressive Student A Melrose High School student was arrested and the school was on lockdown Friday morning as officials responded to a potential threat.
Man Charged With Cyberstalking Ex-Roommate Also Tied To Waltham School ThreatsA Newton man has been arrested on federal charges of conducting a cyberstalking campaign for more than a year against his ex-roommate and people who know her.
Men Charged In Shooting On Denzel Washington Movie SetTwo people have been charged in a shooting on the set of a Denzel Washington movie in Boston that injured two security guards.
Georgia has put to death a man known as the "stocking strangler," who was convicted of raping and killing older women in attacks that terrorized a small city decades ago.
RAVENNA, Ohio (WOIO) A 2-year-old girl in Ravenna is dead after she was struck by a minivan Wednesday morning.
Ravenna police officers responded about 11 a.m. to the 1200 block of South Diamond Street.
When investigators arrived on the scene, they located a 2-year-old injured from being struck by a minivan.
Police said EMS responded to the scene and transported the child to the United Health-Portage County Medical Center.
A medical transport helicopter was requested and responded to the hospital emergency room. Police said the child died at the hospital.
No names are being released at this time pending the notification of family members and others. At this time alcohol is not suspected.
Officers said this not a hit and run. The driver is being cooperative.
Any person with additional information about this incident is encouraged to contact the City of Ravenna Police Department at 330-296-6486.
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Rebecca Larsen takes the chicken out of the oven during Community Bite on Monday at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in State College. Phoebe Sheehan psheehan@centredaily.com
Today, Wednesday, July 4, will be warm, dry and mostly sunny. Highest temperatures of 23 to 27 degrees in light southwesterly breezes. Onshore breezes will keep it a little cooler along the coasts.
Tonight
Cloud and patches of mist will advance over western parts of the country overnight, producing the odd spot of drizzle where the cloud gets thick enough. Minimum temperatures of 12 to 15 degrees with light northwest breezes developing.
Kenny, who is Britain's most successful female Olympian, posted a picture of two adult bikes and a child's bike on Instagram.
The 24-year-old married six-time Olympic champion Jason Kenny in September, and they are now expecting their first child.
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The post received thousands of likes and many comments, as they made the news public after their 12-week scan.
Their agent Luke Lloyd-Davies said in a statement to Press Association Sport: "I can confirm that Laura Kenny is indeed pregnant and that she, Jason and their respective families are absolutely thrilled and delighted with the news.
"They very much appreciate all the kind wishes and messages of support that they have received already."
Kenny will miss the Six Day Berlin and British Championships events, as well as April's Track World Championships in Hong Kong.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Three-division world champion Vasyl Lomachenko has undergone surgery to fix a torn labrum in his right shoulder.
The two-time Olympic gold medalist from Ukraine hopes to return to the ring later this year, according to a statement Wednesday from his promoter.
Lomachenko (11-1, 9 KOs) had arthroscopic surgery at the Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute in Los Angeles by orthopedic surgeon Neal ElAttrache.
Lomachenko says he hurt his shoulder during the second round of his 10th-round stoppage victory over Jorge Linares in New York on May 12 to defend his WBA lightweight title.
ElAttrache says Lomachenko had an "extensive" tear in his labrum along with cartilage damage, but the surgeon believes Lomachenko will make a full recovery.
Lomachenko initially planned to fight again Aug. 25, but won't make that date while recovering.
White House Chief of Staff John Kelly assured aides to President Trump on Friday that no immediate personnel changes are coming as he sought to tamp down a wave of uncertainty generated by persistent evidence Trump wants more turnover.
April 28 Tangrenshen Group Co Ltd:
* Sees net profit for H1 2017 to increase by 70 percent to 100 percent, or to be 113.3 million yuan to 133.3 million yuan, compared to net profit of the same period in 2016 (66.6 million yuan)
* Comments that increased sales of fodder and fresh meat business, as well as decreased costs and expenses are the main reason for the forecast
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Floyd Mayweather Gives McGregor Ultimatum for Megafight
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Floyd Mayweather says he's not the reason for the hold-up on a superfight with Conor McGregor -- and is pointing the finger at the UFC.
"Listen, Conor McGregor, if you really want to get this fight done ... take care of your business with the UFC and then have your people get in touch with my people," Mayweather wrote.
For the record, Dana White has already offered terms -- $25 mil per fight plus a Pay-Per-View split. Floyd laughed it off and never countered.
As for Conor, he's in Vegas -- which he now calls "My City" -- despite the fact Floyd lives there.
The drama continues ...
In a statement, the Centre said that the wave height in the sea is expected to be between four to six feet and peaking up to seven feet until 14:00 tomorrow. It has further forecast a moderate Gulf of Oman, where the wave height will be between two to four feet up to five feet from 13:00 Saturday.
Sure, people gawking over your flashy, expensive vehicle can get annoying sometimes. Just ask our pal Doug DeMuro about his Ferrari 360 Modena , if you're curious.
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MUSCAT: Oman Petroleum Development (PDO) has discovered massive reserves in the Mabrouk gas field, which is expected to yield more than four trillion cubic feet (TCF) and 112 million barrels of condensate.
This was revealed at an annual press conference held by the Ministry of Oil and Gas (MoG) and companies working in the field.
The conference was held at Oman Oil and Gas Institute (InstOG). The theme of the conference, ‘Committed to Sustainable Development’, was inspired by the vision of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos, to achieve comprehensive sustainable development, especially in the energy sector.
The conference showcased the significant achievements in 2017.
The ministry and operating companies in the Sultanate lay emphasis on Health, Safety and Environment (HSE), especially in exploration, production and development of oil and gas activities and related industries.
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DRAPER, Utah — A grass fire near I-15 forced officials to close the on and off ramps at 11400 S Wednesday afternoon.
The Utah Department of Transportation urges drivers to find alternate routes and slow down due to limited visibility in the area.
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It appears that Raina and Nimah Anwar, both played by the lovely and talented Yasmine Al Massri, will not be returning for Quantico Season 3.
After a shaky Season 2, Quantico lost its showrunner Josh Safran, and now it has apparently lost one of its original cast members as well.
Quantico Gets a Season 3 but There's a Catch
Yasmine Al Massri took to Instagram earlier this week to announce her exit from the show, saying, "Thank u for your love and support from all around the world that made Nima and Reina one of the fans favorite characters on #quantico #quanticoabc #nimareina#twins .. time to say good bye."
Thank u for your love and support from all around the world that made Nima and Reina one of the fans favorite characters on #quantico #quanticoabc #nimareina #twins .. time to say good bye 👋 A post shared by Yasmine Al Massri (@jazmasri) on Jun 9, 2017 at 3:42pm PDT
Quantico is set to return in January of 2018 to ABC.
Food trucks are coming to Uihlein Soccer Park (7101 W. Good Hope Road).
The indoor/outdoor soccer complex, which hosts a number of soccer tournaments and events, and sees more than 600,000 annual visitors, will host their first Food Truck Friday on July 7 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Food lovers will find offerings from Blue Cow Creperie, Cupcake-A-Rhee, Denson’s, Hidden Kitchen, Marco Pollo and The Rolling Cones available for purchase at the event.
Deciding which truck to pick will be your hardest choice.
She was driving in the blinding rain when an object thrown from I-126 nearly killed her
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The Sears store at Oxmoor Center only has a few months left.
The store scheduled slated to close in mid-January 2018. The liquidation sale begins on October 27.
Officials say it's part of a strategy to save money and close stores that are too big for the company's needs.
Sears won't say how many employees the closing will impact. But it says they will be eligible to receive severance and have the opportunity to apply for open positions at other Sears locations.
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The Financial Intelligence Authority has started investigating the source of all the cash being splashed by city socialites without a clear backing source.
This comes as several city socialites continue competing in dishing out money, with little or nothing known about their source of income.
According to Sidney Asubo the authority’s executive director, they want to ascertain whether the money being dished out is not related to fraud, money laundering or drug trafficking.
He has however said that prosecuting them has been difficult because following and analyzing their sources of income is guided by the right to privacy.
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) -- An American contributor to the New York Times, Chris Horton, captured this photo of Taipei's skyline at night from Fudekeng (福德坑) on May 29.
Horton, who is based in Taipei, said that he snapped the photo while cycling through Fudekeng Reserve Park at 7 p.m. on Tuesday.
To the right of Taipei 101 is the new 48-story Taipei Nan Shan Plaza tower, which is now the second tallest building in the city and the third tallest in Taiwan.
Taipei skyline at night. (Photo by Chris Horton)
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Block Trade - Sygnia Ltd:
* TO PURSUE RIGHTS OFFER TO RAISE R160 000 000 THROUGH ISSUE OF 17 777 778 ORDINARY SHARES AT A PRICE OF R9.00 PER SHARE Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom)
Members of St Robert’s Catholic Primary School Council and the Mini Vinnies group collected food that fellow pupils had brought from home to celebrate the Harvest Assembly.
Miss Potts, the School Council co-ordinator, said she was overwhelmed with the response which was to help Harrogate Homeless Project.
“The parents and children have, as always, been very generous with their donations and it is lovely to see the children wanting to help others so much,” she said.
Tyler Jeffrey, nine, said: “Because the school and all of the children wanted to help those who unfortunately have fallen on hard times, they collected a large collection of dried food and tins of fruit and vegetables.”
Rory Miller, nine, added: “This is all for a good cause. We all are hopeful that this will help all the people that need it as it will nourish those in need.”
The Harrogate Homeless Project were delighted to receive the donations and were very pleased with the way the children had responded to the local project.
SHARE COPY LINK The Historic Homes of Tacoma Tour will take place May 5th and 6th. The tour includes several Tacoma homes including the 104-year-old McCullough house. Joshua Bessex joshua.bessex@gateline.com
The Historic Homes of Tacoma Tour will take place May 5th and 6th. The tour includes several Tacoma homes including the 104-year-old McCullough house. Joshua Bessex joshua.bessex@gateline.com
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Mineral Nutrition and Photosynthesis
This is part two of a 6-part series. Topics covered in this session include: mineral nutrition, solute transport, photosynthesis 1 and 2. What is the difference between xylem and phloem? How do trees survive the winter? Learn the answer to these questions and more with Caitlin Reinartz, UEC Forester. Price includes all six classes in the series. Come ready to learn!
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Thursday, January 26th
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Harper, one of the biggest sports stars in D.C., probably rubs a lot of his own fans the wrong way by supporting the Washington Redskins' biggest rival.
It was a big enough deal to actually earn it's own segment during CSN Mid-Atlantic's SportsTalk Live.
Brian Mitchell, former NFL running back who played for every NFC East team not named the Cowboys, had this to say about Harper.
Mitchell: "Someone was smart enough to tell him, 'While you're in D.C. and you're attending different games, where a team from D.C.' When he goes back home he's going to resort back to what he's always been. He's a Cowboys fan, and I think Cowboys fans should be pissed off that he's wearing Redskins gear. That's the way I look at it."
An example of Harper in Redskins gear - his famous selfie with an unaware young fan wearing his jersey right in front of him.
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Thanks to the ever-giving “benevolence” of the NCAA, Washington State received some very good news Tuesday.
In a press release, Wazzu confirmed that Robert Lewis has been granted a sixth year of eligibility by the NCAA. Lewis took a redshirt his true freshman season in 2013, then didn’t play at all last year because of a knee injury that sidelined the wide receiver for all of 2017.
In the university’s appeal to the NCAA on the player’s behalf, they argued that Lewis’ first season in 2013 was lost because of an injury as well.
In between his first and most recent seasons in Pullman, Lewis started 22 of the 37 games in which he played from 2014-16. In that span, the California native caught 117 passes for 1,254 yards and six touchdowns.
In each of those three seasons, the 5-9, 167-pound Lewis caught at least 33 passes, pulling in a career-high 43 in 2015.
Taxpayers of Wasaga Beach, are you aware of new meeting dates scheduled and a council meeting rescheduled in July?
The regular council meeting, originally scheduled for July 31, has now been rescheduled to July 24.
There have also been two additional meetings scheduled in July. One is on Friday, July 6 at 2 p.m. and the other is Tuesday, July 10, at 10 a.m. Theses dates and times are not very convenient for voters to attend.
Please note - Lame Duck is July 27. Lame Duck is a period of time, during an election year, whereby significant decisions of council are delayed until after the election, leaving the decision-making to the newly elected council.
Coroner identifies victim of fatal Swansea crash
Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) – Lexington County Coroner Margret Fisher has identified an individual who died during a single-car crash this afternoon near Swansea.
Arbie Dewayne “Wayne” Taylor, 48 was pronounced dead at the scene due to injuries.
Taylor was the passenger of a vehicle that left the right side of the roadway, struck a culvert, and collided with a tree. He was not wearing a seatbelt.
The driver and another passenger of the vehicle were transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
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With Earth Day coming up this weekend, we decided to go back to 1993 for this trip Back Down The Pennsylvania Road when Mike Stevens celebrated the day in Sullivan County.
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The government structure is setup to enable corporations to lobby (bribe) our "representatives" and pass laws that are often criminal. As a result, we have a CATASTROPHE on our hands. Derivatives exceeded $1.5 QUADRILLION in total value which far surpassed the GDP for the entire world--25 times over! David Quintieri brings information of this magnitude to his readers and teaches them how to prepare in times of uncertainty. Utilizing his ability to deconstruct any complex system and turn it into a simple and readable format, his work becomes an important tool for a wide audience.
Getty Images Most U.S. retailers kicked off the new year with strong sales in January.
WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) — Most U.S. retailers posted strong sales in January, even beleaguered department stores, perhaps a sign that higher consumer confidence since the election has encouraged Americans to spend more.
Retail sales rose 0.4% last month following a much bigger gain in December than originally reported, the government said Wednesday. Economists polled by MarketWatch had forecast an 0.2% increase.
Every major retail sector reported higher sales except for auto dealers, whose business tends to tail off after the Christmas shopping season. Auto purchases account for about one-fifth of all retail spending.
If autos are excluded U.S. retail sales rose a robust 0.8%, the Commerce Department said.
President Donald Trump on Monday pushed for immigration restrictions following an attempted terror attack in one of New York City's busiest transportation hubs.
"First and foremost, as I have been saying since I first announced my candidacy for President, America must fix its lax immigration system, which allows far too many dangerous, inadequately vetted people to access our country," Trump said in a statement.
On Monday morning, 27-year-old Akayed Ullah detonated a pipe bomb strapped to his body in a walkway connecting subway lines near the Port Authority Bus Terminal and Times Square. Ullah, an immigrant from Bangladesh, suffered burns, and at least three other people had minor injuries.
Rehman Foundation beat Saeed Ajmal Academy
KARACHI: Lahore’s Rehman Foundation defeated Saeed Ajmal Academy by 30 runs in their match of Dr MA Shah Trophy here at the Asghar Ali Shah Stadium on Wednesday.
Chasing a target of 154, Saeed Ajmal Academy were folded for 123 in the 19th over. Usman Nazir scored 25-ball 38, which had four fours. Bilal Shah chipped in with 32 which included two sixes and four boundaries.
Raees Butt made 24 off 17 balls, striking three sixes.Off-spinner Rana Irfan claimed 4-24. Left-arm spinner Agha Sabir, Mohammad Rizwan and Zahid Joty got two wickets each.
Earlier, Ashraf Ali blasted 46-ball 58 with eight fours and one six to guide Rehman Foundation to 153-4. Agha Sabir made 35-ball 38 with two fours and one six. Azhar Khan chipped in with 22-ball 26 with three fours. Sohail Afzal made 17 with two fours.
The GBP/USD pair is seen moving back and forth in a 30-pips narrow range, as the bears consolidate sharp losses incurred on the back of hawkish Fed Yellen’s testimony before the Senate Banking Committee. Yellen noted that it would be appropriate to hike rates in the upcoming months and that every meeting is a ‘live’ one.
The greenback rallied hard versus its main competitors as the treasury yields surged across the curve on Yellen’s hawkish remarks, knocking-off cable almost one big figure down. In the day ahead, the spot is likely to get influenced by the UK jobs report, which will be followed by the US CPI, retail sales and industrial production releases. While Fedspeaks will also remain in focus.
GBP/USD Levels to consider
At, 1.2457, the upside barriers are lined up at 1.2483/96 (5-DMA), 1.2528 (20-DMA) and 1.2550 (round figure). While supports are aligned at 1.2417 (100-DMA) and 1.2400 (zero figure) and below that at 1.2379 (50-DMA).
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The spike in volatility last week was met with selling by ETF investors, with the iPath VIX ETN (NYSEARCA:VXX) seeing an outflow of $69M on Friday.
The ProShares Ultra Short-Term Futures ETF (NYSEARCA:UVXY) saw a weekly outflow of $237M, or 59% of its market cap, as traders cashed in on a 45% five-day move higher. Meanwhile, that fund's opposite - the ProShares Short-VIX ETF (NYSEARCA:SVXY) - took in nearly $300M of new cash.
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On Thursday, Erie News Now Jamison Hixenbaugh will be doing a little time, for a lot of good.
He will be participating in the “Erie Lock Up” event, at Junior's Last Laugh.
In an effort to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association, Jamison will be locked in a cage, where he will collect donations from noon until 1:00 p.m.
All of the money raised, will help fund research and programs for kids and adults living with life-threatening diseases like muscular dystrophy and ALS.
Donations can be made in person on Thursday, or through: http://www2.mda.org/goto/jamisonh
At least 100 Kashmiri students were injured Monday in anti-India protests and clashes with government forces in the divided Himalayan region. The protests began in Indian-controlled Kashmir's key city of Srinagar when hundreds of college students took to the streets to protest a police raid in a college in southern Pulwama town on Saturday, in which at least 50 students were injured.
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The Province cited a 2015 UBC study on bullying among transgender youth.
The research, which dealt with transgender youth living in Canada, found that more than one in three younger participants had been physically threatened or injured in the past year.
A 75-year-old man who heard some banging outside his Long Island apartment opened the door to encounter an attacker who bit the victim on his left arm, choked him and punched him repeatedly in the face, authorities say.
Police say Pedro Callejas, 42, was standing outside the victim's Eastern Parkway door in Farmingdale when the victim opened it around 4 a.m. Sunday. Callejas, who also lives on Eastern Parkway, allegedly immediately launched a brutal attack on the victim, punching him in the face, chest and arms and biting him.
Family members heard the fracas and restrained Callejas until police arrived. Callejas was taken into custody without incident and faces charges of burglary and assault. It wasn't clear if he retained an attorney who could comment on the allegations, nor was it known if Callejas and the victim were strangers.
The victim was treated at a hospital for cuts to his eye and arm, along with multiple bruises.
Callejas is expected in court later Monday.
A Friendship, East Bank Demerara businessman and his wife were robbed yesterday morning by two men, including one who walked with the aid of a crutch.
Some $400,000 in cash and over $1 million in jewellery were stolen from Rajnauth James, 60, and his wife, who operate a bottom house shop at their First Street, Friendship home.
James told Stabroek News that sometime around 10.30 am, the two perpetrators, including the man with the crutch, who would often visit and ask for assistance, went to the shop. “He always come here with a crutch and bandage over his foot. He would ask for a small change and I would give because he said he can’t work because he was in an accident,” the shop owner noted…..
Brandi Worley was sentenced Monday to 120 years in prison. Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office via AP
Aug 11 (Reuters) - Conzzeta Ag
* Says in the first half of 2017, the conzzeta group generated net revenue of chf 625.9 million
* Says the operating result increased by 46.5% to chf 38.3 million, with an ebit margin of 5.8% (previous year: 4.8%)
* Says group result amounted to chf 30.0 million, a rise of 44.0% on the previous year's level
* Says net revenue at stable foreign exchange rates and considering changes in the scope of consolidation was 11.1% higher than in 2016
* Says 2017 so far matches expectations, while sheet metal processing segment is better than expected
* Says expects growth for 2017 above the previous year as well as a disproportionate increase of the operating result with an improved ebit margin of around 7.5% Source text for Eikon: [here ] Further company coverage: (Reporting By Zurich newsroom)
Tara Suckstorf joined KFOR Mornings Tuesday to talk about two lemonade stands going on June 1st and June 2nd, but this isn’t just an ordinary lemonade stand. 100 percent of the proceeds will go toward the nonprofit Alex’s Lemonade Stand that raises money for pediatric cancer research. Suckstorf’s family held a lemonade stand for the past few years to raise money for the nonprofit, and now they’re expanding to two different lemonade stands.
They’ll be out serving up lemonade June 1st and June 2nd from 10am – 6pm at the 27th and Pine Lake Super Saver and the Fallbrook Super Saver. You can listen to the whole interview below.
[India] March 19 (ANI): India and Hong Kong on Monday signed an agreement in Beijing for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income.
The Ministry of Finance, in a statement, said, "Government of India and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) of People's Republic of China have signed an agreement for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income."
It added that "the agreement will stimulate the flow of investment, technology and personnel from India to HKSAR and vice versa, prevent double taxation and provide for the exchange of information between the two contracting parties. It will improve transparency in tax matters and will help curb tax evasion and tax avoidance".
India has signed similar agreements with other countries. (ANI)
Shire (NASDAQ:SHPG) is up 4.2% postmarket after Reuters reports that it's reached a breakthrough in talks with Takeda Pharmaceutical (OTCPK:TKPYY) after the latter sweetened its fifth buyout offer, for $62B.
The two plan to announce a preliminary merger deal as soon as tomorrow, multiple sources told the news service.
Shire's expected to agree to extend a Wednesday regulatory deadline that will provide Takeda more room for due diligence. Under British takeover rules, Takeda had until 5 p.m. tomorrow to make a firm offer, but that deadline can be moved back.
Previously: BTIG: Shire may seek topping bid after latest from Takeda (Apr. 24 2018)
As we’ve seen Britain’s relationship with migration has often been a troubled one. This is how we went from open arms for commonwealth migrants to targets in the tens of thousands and a “hostile environment.”
Feb 2 (Reuters) - The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
* HONG KONG GOVERNMENT PUBLISHES THE ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING AND COUNTER-TERRORIST FINANCING (AMENDMENT) ORDINANCE 2018 AND THE COMPANIES (AMENDMENT) ORDINANCE 2018 IN THE GAZETTE ON FEB 2
* HONG KONG GOVERNMENT SAYS THE AMENDMENT IS AN EFFORT TO ENHANCE HONG KONG‘S REGULATORY REGIME FOR COMBATING MONEY LAUNDERING AND TERRORIST FINANCING
* HONG KONG GOVERNMENT SAYS THE AMENDMENT WILL COMMENCE OPERATION ON MARCH 1, 2018 Source text in English: bit.ly/2DVCwFd (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
Video shows sheriff's deputy fatally shooting Florida man
Cellphone video shows a Lauderdale Lakes man fighting with a Broward Sheriff’s deputy before a second deputy fatally shoots him. The suspect, Jean Pedro Pierre, died at Broward Health Medical Center on Wednesday night.
Wentworth Athletic Director helping find new homes for coaches, athletes
By Russ Green/Sports Editor
Tom Gang says he is not concerned with his future right now. Gang, the Director of Athletics at Wentworth Military Academy, is now concentrating on finding new schools for his athletes and his coaches. The school announced April 7 that it would be closing its doors after 137 years when the current school year ends.
Gang was named the school’s director in March after having served as the interim director since July. He and his wife own a daycare in Carrollton, and Gang said he will be just fine, but right now he will begin the process of taking care of those coaches and athletes before he starts his own search.
Gang said the announcement that the academy will be closing caught him off guard.
“I thought we had the program moving in the right direction,” he said.
The complete story is in the Tuesday, April 18, 2017 Richmond News.
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LONDON, Dec 11 (Reuters) - The dollar slipped against the yen on Monday after the New York Police Department said it was responding to reports of an explosion of unknown origin in midtown Manhattan.
The dollar slipped to 113.245 yen against the safe-haven Japanese currency, down 0.2 percent on the day.
The Swiss franc, which investors also buy at times of uncertainty or heightened risk, hit the day’s high of 1.16755 francs per euro, up 0.1 percent on the day.
The New York fire department said it was responding to an incident at the Port Authority bus terminal in midtown Manhattan.
European shares hit a session low, last down 0.1 percent on the day. (Reporting by Jemima Kelly; Editing by Marc Jones)
Shuster edged Stephen Dropkin's rink 7-6 early Tuesday and then beat Craig Brown's Blaine, Minn., team 8-5 to improve to 6-0 in round-robin play.
Shuster's team, which includes Tyler George and John Landsteiner, are a game ahead of Seattle's Brady Clark.
Still in the playoff hunt at 3-3 after an 8-2 win over Hunter Clawson is Heath McCormick's team, which includes Duluth's Chris Plys.
In women's action, Duluth skip Cory Christensen entered Tuesday night play at 3-1 and in a three-way tie for second after a 6-4 win over Jamie Sinclair. Nina Roth's team, which includes Duluth's Aileen Geving, is also 3-1 after a lopsided 15-0 win over Becca Wood.
Duluthians Lexi Lanigan and Rebecca Miles, members of Team Bear, improved to 2-2 after beating Jessica Schultz 7-2.
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The second season of 13 Reasons Why has already been defending itself over hard-to-watch creative decisions and facing calls for cancellation from parents and teens alike.
Even though it wasn’t perfect, Season 2 offered a number of good moments that helped correct the first season's imperfections, with an approach that was more self-aware following the tough conversations it sparked.
Through the vehicle of the Bakers’s trial alleging the school’s negligence was to blame for Hannah’s (Katherine Langford) death, we saw what life was like for Clay (Dylan Minnette) and the rest of the students at Liberty High five months after the tragic event.
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What a success story Lexus has been. Toyota created it back in 1989 as a luxury division to rival Mercedes-Benz in America, and it succeeded spectacularly.
Lexus may have had less impact in the UK but its range of premium saloons, coupés, convertibles and SUVs has attracted a loyal ownership. Recently the range was extended downward to include the CT 200h - a rival for BMW's 1 Series.
Interested to see what Lexus has to offer? Check out all our Lexus reviews here.
Emphasising its strong offering of hybrid petrol/electric models, Lexus has announced that it is planning to become a hybrid-only marque in the UK.
A federal judge has ordered Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach “to turn over a proposed changes to federal voting rights laws that he took to a meeting with President Trump,” the AP reports.
“After privately examining the documents, U.S. Magistrate James O’Hara ruled Monday that parts of documents from Kobach are ‘unquestionably relevant’ to a lawsuit challenging a state law requiring voters provide proof of their U.S. citizenship when registering.”
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Police are searching for a missing 23-year-old man from Torquay who hasn’t been seen since Thursday evening.
Gregory Rendle was last seen heading from Belgrave Road towards Torre Abbey green in the town at 8.20pm.
A police spokesman said: “Gregory is described as a white male around 5ft 7ins tall with ginger hair. He was last seen wearing blue jeans, a beige top and dirty trainers.”
Anyone who has any information on the whereabouts of Gregory is asked to call 101 quoting Police Log 815 of 1 February 2018.
The other night I was lounging on my sofa watching Two-Lane Blacktop, an existential road movie starring musicians James Taylor and Dennis Wilson. It’s kind of like Easy Rider, but with cars instead of bikes, and ending in a different kind of heartache. The internet calls it a time capsule, and for once it’s right. For within its frames lies a beautiful ossification of automotive culture at its most golden: the high-water mark of mobile Americana, in which Detroit muscle cars and homegrown gassers romped down drag strips (or airport roads) for money or pink slips, sometimes both.
The world and the machines depicted in Two-Lane Blacktop may be 41 years old, but they still hold massive appeal today. And I’ll bet you anything that, in another two decades, this movie will stir up even more yearning. Why? Because the future of the automobile is going to suck.
In a statement, Ms Bishop said Mr Feakes was a senior career officer with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and was most recently High Commissioner to Kenya. "He has served overseas in Lebanon, Jordan, Afghanistan, Papua New Guinea and the United States.
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Nebraska is anchoring it's status as the nation's top state for beef exports. The World Herald reports Greater Omaha Packing is set this morning to load a test run of beef for shipment to a customer in China.
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There’s a new twist in the multimillion-dollar lawsuit pitting Rouses Supermarkets against Izzo’s Illegal Burrito, WWL-TV reports.
Izzo’s filed an affidavit in its federal racketeering case on Thursday, claiming a former employee has confessed to stealing the chain’s recipe book and was hired as a deli manager for Rouses so he could use the book to set up a burrito bar based on Izzo’s “Roll-Your-Own” model.
The former employee, Patrick Dartez, says he stole the book in 2011, cut out the Izzo’s logo from the pages and brought it to the Rouses in Lafayette, where he used it to teach other employees how to prepare burritos and other foods.
The affidavit, referenced in documents Izzo’s filed yesterday and today, has been restricted from view in the federal court’s online filing system.
Rouses’ attorney, Molly Wells, says the company does not comment on pending litigation.
Read more.
The Ox has really stepped it up for Arsenal in the latter half of the season, at a time when a number of Gunners have shrunk under the spotlight. On the right side of Wenger’s makeshift 3-4-2-1, Oxlade-Chamberlain never stopped running, he was Arsenal’s biggest attacking threat, and he was fantastic tracking back to help cover Gabriel on the defensive side of the ball as well. It’s been rumored that he’s one of the players who might be on his way out this summer, but the way he’s playing, it would be a huge mistake for the Gunners to let him go.
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It is easier than ever, or so it seems, to open a new business, especially an ecommerce or tech business. But getting money to fund your startup, especially with so many new businesses competing for the same pool of seed money, can be tough. So which methods, or sources, are the most likely to get or give you the money you need to grow your business? Following are nine of the best, according to entrepreneurs and investors.
[ Related: 8 keys to ecommerce success ]
1. Start saving/Bootstrap.
“My top tip for raising money is: use your own money first,” says Brandon Ackroyd, director, TigerMobiles, who has invested in a number of companies as an angel investor. “Far too many startups expect others to invest when they've injected zero of their own money into a business.”
That doesn’t necessarily mean selling your home or hocking your car, but if you are serious about your business and plan on approaching investors at some point, you need to invest your own money first. So it’s important to start saving early.
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In the mid-'90s, Stephan Jenkins slept on packing foam. He lacked a bank account, a driver's license and a steady band to backup his rock 'n' roll aspirations.
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(CNN) Rihanna seems to have found an ally in French President Emmanuel Macron.
The singer, who is an ambassador for the Global Partnership for Education, headlined a conference in Dakar, Senegal, on Friday, which the French leader co-hosted, to raise money for education in developing countries.
"Merci @emmanuelmacron for stepping up to co-host @GPforEducation's Financing Conference in Dakar! Will France pledge €250M for @GPforEducation tomorrow?" she tweeted.
Macron confirmed that France pledged 200 million euros, or about $250 million, to support the Global Partnership for Education's efforts.
"When I commit, I deliver. @Rihanna, France will always side with those fighting for a better education. #FundEducation," he tweeted.
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MASON, Mich (WLNS) – An Onondaga woman will be in court today to be sentenced for murder.
Cari Ann Wright pleaded “guilty but mentally ill” to one count of second degree murder in the death of her 16-year old daughter.
According to doctors Hanna Warner died of malnutrition and other complications of neglect.
A mental health expert agreed that Wright was ill at the time of the abuse.
She had originally been charged with felony murder, child abuse and torture.
Wright could be sentenced to 40 years in prison when she is sentenced today.
6 News will have a crew in the courtroom and will update this story online and on 6 News.
Now, NPR’s podcast Embedded, is looking back at those halcyon days when Trump was attempting to earn ratings by entertaining us with his mercurial antics in his faux boardroom instead of by running our country. Host Kelly McEvers talks to the people who were involved in the creation of that show from casting directors to producers to cast members about what it was like working with Trump back when he was just a real estate mogul trying to make it in reality television. It’s a fascinating story about the show that made Trump a television star and how the people involved with it feel about it now.
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Take a look at some of the most epic clips of 2016 all commemorated by a GoPro camera lens.
Watch as Devin Williams shoots basket after basket. Next, follow Matt Mingay while he rides his super truck on two wheels. Then marvel at skier Julia Marcuso and her mom as they race down the slopes together. Revel in some of the coolest videos captured this year from tightrope walking over ice caverns, to gazing out at landscapes below from the tallest peaks, to deep sea swimming, and everything in between. Here’s to 2016 and an even more adventurous 2017!
And if you’re feeling nostalgic, here is the official video of the best GoPro moments of 2015.
Service station giants are ripping off Brisbane drivers by more that $50 million a year.
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An Algerian man drove his car into a group of French soldiers last week, and a truck attack in the French city of Nice left 86 people dead a little more than a year ago. Several other countries have seen cars used as weapons in recent years.
LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Theresa May was photographed with her husband Philip on holiday in Italy on Tuesday, the first leg of a three week summer holiday.
May was pictured strolling through the streets of Desenzano del Garda, a town on the southern shore of the picturesque Lake Garda.
She left London on Monday to spend five days in northern Italy, and will spend a further two weeks in the Swiss Alps after briefly interrupting her break to attend a memorial service.
During her last break, a walking holiday in Wales in April, May made the ill-fated decision to call a snap national election. The gamble resulted in her losing her parliamentary majority and weakened her authority.
Asked in a radio interview last week what people should expect when she returned from this holiday, May joked: "You'll just have to wait and see ... But I think there are many people who are grateful I'm going to the Alps and not to Wales again."
(Reporting by William James; editing by Guy Faulconbridge)
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AP–Police have identified the 27-year-old man who detonated an explosive device strapped to his body in the New York City subway.
Police say Akayed Ullah intentionally exploded the crude device in a passageway under Times Square during the morning rush hour Monday. They say he is in custody. They say the device is a crudely-made pipe bomb.
Authorities called the incident an attempted terrorist attack. Three others suffered minor injuries, including headaches and ringing in the ears.
The suspect had burns on his abdomen and also to his hands.
Law enforcement officials say he was inspired by the Islamic State, but had apparently not had any direct contact with the terror group.
Summertime will soon be upon us. If you’re at least 16 years old and looking for part-time or seasonal work, Johnson City Parks and Rec may have a job suited for you! Sam Miller and David Carmichael are here this morning to tell us more about a job fair taking place next week.
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With students returning to classes Monday after a two-week break, the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District says it is "hopeful" the norovirus outbreak that has been plaguing local campuses since February has been eliminated. A letter from the superintendent's office sent over the weekend to parents and others connected to the SMMUSD says all schools were " terminally cleaned" during the break.
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Rookie driver Matt Mills had a tough day at Auto Club Speedway in the NASCAR Xfinity Series Roseanne 300. Mills, driving the No. 15 Flex Glue Chevrolet Camaro for team JD Motorsports with Gary Keller, was scored in 37th place after contact with the wall on lap 33 ended his day early.
Mills qualified inside the top-30 for his first start at Auto Club Speedway, but a blown tire sent him into the wall, ending his race.
“It has been really tough having such bad luck these past two weekends,” said Mills. “Hopefully, we’ve got all of our bad luck out of the way early. It will be great to have the next two weeks off to regroup, and we’ll go to Texas with a clean slate. I’m so proud of my No. 15 crew for all of their hard work getting us through the West Coast Swing, and I’m very thankful to Flex Seal and Flex Glue for their continued support.”
The NASCAR Xfinity Series will take a two-week break before heading to Texas Motor Speedway for the My Bariatric Solutions 300 on April 7th, 2018.
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– NWA has released several new videos, including the latest Ten Pounds of Gold. One video features Jocephus responds to Nick Aldis’ NWA title defense against Crimson in Clarksville, Tenneseee (which is featured in Ten Pounds of Gold). The other is another title defense, with Aldis vs. Harlem Bravado.
– Aldis will defend the title on Friday and Saturday at House of Hardcore events in New York and Philadelphia. Austin Idol will appear at the events, which will be documented by Dave Lagana for Ten Pounds of Gold.
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* Enercare- Institutional Shareholder Services, Glass Lewis recommend that co's shareholders vote for all resolutions at annual, special meeting of shareholders on May 1
* Enercare- shareholders to consider resolutions to approve amended,restated shareholder rights plan,re-elect nominated directors,re-appoint co's external auditors Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
It will be cold again tonight in South Mississippi. We may see some patchy light frost in the inland, more rural areas. It will be warmer tomorrow with plenty of sunshine. High pressure will keep the clouds away through Friday morning. Enjoy our sunny Thursday; it looks like a rainy Friday. A frontal boundary will stall over the area keeping a fairly moderate chance for showers in the forecast for the St. Patrick's Day weekend.
Video Mr P – 'My Way'
Enjoy the new visual from Mr P, as he taps into the love season.
BUT IT LOOKS SO FAKE REAL This Video Is Not CGI And It's Messing With Our Heads
At first glance this video looks like a solid, if unspectacular, CGI reel. Then you realize the whole things been done with miniatures and your mind is blown.
SINGAPORE: Three British men accused of raping an intoxicated, unconscious woman at the Carlton Hotel last September were on Tuesday (Aug 15) sentenced to between five-and-a-half and six-and-a-half years' jail.
Khong Tam Thanh, 22, was sentenced to six years' jail and eight strokes of the cane. Vu Thai Son, 24, was given six-and-a-half years' jail and eight strokes of the cane. Both were convicted of two charges each - aggravated outrage of modesty and for molesting the victim.
Michael Le, 24, was sentenced to five-and-a-half years' jail and five strokes of the cane. He was convicted of one count of aggravated outrage of modesty.
Prosecutors had asked for seven years' jail and caning for Khong and Vu, and six years' jail and caning for Le.
The trio pleaded guilty to reduced charges of aggravated outrage of modesty on Monday.
NORFOLK, Va. – Otters just might be one of the cutest animals out there, but one in Norfolk just took the cake!
Nauticus caught an otter getting some much needed back scratches on their pier Tuesday morning.
There’s no better time to share the precious video because Wednesday is World Otter Day.
The day was created to raise awareness about how important otters are to the environment and how they are known to suffer in illegal wildlife trade, the International Otter Survival Fund said.
Click here to learn more about how you can help support otters.
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP)  The Maryland House of Delegates has voted to strengthen the General Assembly's policies on sexual harassment to cover lobbyists.
The House voted 138-0 for the bill Monday. It now goes to the Senate.
Earlier this month, a state senator accused a lobbyist of inappropriately touching her in a bar near the statehouse. The lobbyist has denied the allegations. Also this month, three female state lawmakers publicly discussed sexual harassment they've experienced while working in the statehouse.
The measure would allow the assembly's Joint Ethics Committee to refer sexual harassment complaints to an independent investigator. It would require referral to an investigator at the request of a complainant.
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It also prohibits a registered lobbyist from harassing other lobbyists, lawmakers, interns, pages and others working in the executive and legislative branches.
An angry father rushed at Larry Nassar at the beginning of court Friday and had to be tackled by deputies. Nassar was in court for his third and final sentencing hearing.
Saric scored 16 points (5-13 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 4-5 FT) while adding five rebounds and two assists in 30 minutes during Saturday's 100-92 loss to the Pacers.
He's drained multiple three-pointers in eight of his last 10 games, averaging 16.7 points, 7.3 boards, 2.9 assists, 2.2 threes and 1.0 steals over that stretch. Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid remain the focal points of the young Sixers' offense, but Saric is proving to be a strong complementary option next to the two budding superstars.
Music fans collect ticket stubs. Dennis Crowley collects soccer scarves. The co-founder and executive chairman of Foursquare, the app that lets users check in and review shops, is a footy fanatic. Not only does he own his own semi-pro team, Stockade FC, based in upstate New York, but Mr. Crowley’s love of the game has taken the 41-year-old to matches around the world. Along the way, he’s amassed over 50 soccer scarves—the logo-laden souvenirs woven in team colors that fans flash at the games, much as Packers fans wear towering cheese-head hats. Yet when I mentioned a new tendency among fashion brands to make their own...
A Johannesburg woman was woken in the early hours of Saturday morning to the sound of a window shattering.
Panicked‚ she phoned the police - fearing her house was being broken into.
Shortly after police arrived at her Coronationville home at around 3am‚ they discovered a dead man lying in a pool of blood under one of her windows.
Nadine Neethling‚ a school teacher from the same area‚ told TimesLIVE on Saturday that the man was not trying to break in‚ but was merely looking for help.
“He had jumped over the neighbours’ palisades into my aunt’s yard‚” she explained.
“My aunt sent out this message on the family WhatsApp group‚ something like: ‘Don’t panic guys there is a man in my yard‚ he died’.”
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AMRITSAR, India — In the 70 years since India and Pakistan were created from the former British Empire, there has never been a venue focused on the stories and memorabilia of those who survived that chaotic and bloody chapter in history — until now.
A new museum on the Partition of the Indian subcontinent opens this week, as the two South Asian giants mark seven decades as independent nations.
The exhibitions are housed in the red-brick Town Hall building in the north Indian border city of Amritsar. They include photographs, newspaper clippings and donated personal items meant to tell the story of how the region’s struggle for freedom from colonial rule turned into one of its most violent episodes.
NEW YORK (AP) — A judge in New York has ruled against the makers of “Sesame Street” in a dispute with the distributor of the upcoming Melissa McCarthy movie, “The Happytime Murders.”
U.S. District Judge Vernon Broderick ruled Wednesday that distributor STX Productions can continue to use the tagline “No sesame. All street” in promoting the R-rated film, which features Muppet-like puppets in a comedic crime story.
Sesame Workshop sued last week, seeking to end the inclusion of the tagline in promotional materials ahead of the film’s Aug. 17 release. The company argued the public would be confused and think the movie was supported by “Sesame Street.”
The judge heard oral arguments before issuing his ruling. He says Sesame Workshop didn’t demonstrate that moviegoers were confused or that sponsors or parents were complaining.
Parts of the Tri-States are under the threat for severe weather through Wednesday evening.
The National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Adams and Brown counties in Illinois. They're set to expire 2:15 p.m.
The entire WGEM viewing area was also placed under a Thunderstorm Watch.
You can find the latest watches and warnings here.
A severe thunderstorm was located at 12:35 p.m. near La Grange, Missouri moving east at 30 mph.
Threats from the storms include 60 mph wind gusts and hail, according to Meteorologist Kevin Shive.
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho officials announced late Wednesday that endangered Snake River sockeye salmon at a southwest Idaho hatchery will be moved because flood waters from the nearby Boise River are threatening the facility.
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game says that starting Thursday some 4,000 fish will be removed from the Eagle Fish Hatchery west of Boise and trucked to the Springfield Fish Hatchery in eastern Idaho.
Snake River sockeye teetered on the brink of extinction in the early 1990s.
They've been the focus of an intense recovery program centered at the Eagle Fish Hatchery after being listed for federal protection in 1991.
The hatchery holds broodstock that produce future generations of fish.
A New Orleans man is on Coney Island for the Fourth of July, getting ready to compete in this year’s Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog-Eating Contest.
Adrian Morgan, nicknamed “The Rabbit”, is ranked the seventh best competitive eater in the world. He has previously eaten 528 oysters in less than nine minutes, 63 tamales in 12 minutes and 30 hot dogs in 10 minutes.
Morgan will be among 20 other men who are challenging ten-time winner Joey “Jaws” Chestnut for the annual hot dog-eating contest. He holds the current record that he set last year of 72 frankfurters and buns in 10 minutes.
The event attracts thousands of in-person spectators and will be televised on ESPN.
Read more on the New Orleans Advocate's website.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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Wow. Montgomery Ward was seized by the U.S. Army, and anyone who didn’t cooperate, including Ward’s chairman, would be sent to the battlefront. That’s a dictatorship, no? No. World War II’s end wasn’t in sight when this article ran in the Jan. 2, 1945 issue of the Lancaster Eagle-Gazette. Ward’s workers, vital for war production, had gone on strike eight months previously, but Mr Avery, the chairman, wouldn’t settle because he hated President Roosevelt. So FDR ordered the National Guard to seize warehouses, stores, and the Chicago headquarters, where the defiant Avery was carried out of his office.
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HUNTINGTON STATION, N.Y. (AP)  The last living member of a pioneering unit that paved the way for the U.S. military's first black paratroopers has died. Clarence Beavers was 96.
The A.L. Jacobsen Funeral Home in Huntington Station, New York, says Beavers died Dec. 4.
Newsday reports the Harlem-born Beavers joined the segregated U.S. Army in 1941 and rose to the rank of sergeant. In 1944, he and 19 other black soldiers became part of a test platoon for airborne training. Beavers and 16 others passed, setting the foundation for what became the all-black 555th Parachute Infantry Battalion, known as the Triple Nickels.
Beavers, who lived in Huntington Station on Long Island, was the last of the original 17.
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MetroWest band Roadhouse Strangers are set to release their debut album and play a show at the Cannery Music Hall in Southbridge. The show and album Celebration will take place on Friday, June 23 with doors opening at 8 p.m. The first 30 guests will get a free Roadhouse Strangers CD.
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Marathon Petroleum Corp. (MPC) said it would be conducting scheduled maintenance at its Texas City, Texas, refinery, and that once completed the refinery would require a start-up.
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"This is a pre-notification that the facility will be starting up after planned/scheduled maintenance," the refinery said in a statement to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, adding it would take place from Monday to next Monday, Aug. 21. "Start-up procedures will be followed."
The 86,000-barrel-a-day refinery is located on Galveston Bay, off the entrance to the Houston Ship Channel.
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Some women have urged Zambian men not to fall for the controversial sex dolls that have raised debate on social media.
The women argue that substituting woman with dolls is immoral and will lead to the collapse of family bonds.
The clergy and some men have also told Muvi TV News that everyone has to jealously guard against foreign culture because the country is already struggling with illegal homosexuality.
Okafor could make his Pelicans debut Saturday against the Timberwolves, Scott Kushner of the New Orleans Advocate reports.
Okafor and the Pelicans finalized a 10-day deal earlier Saturday, and it's possible that the veteran big man could see some minutes off the bench for what's been an injury-depleted roster. For what it's worth, Okafor is not listed on the team's injury report, so at this time it appears he'll likely be available in some capacity.
The drama continues in the Fast and Furious franchise.
After conflicting reports of a spinoff starring Dwayne Johnson's character from the Fast and Furious movies, the actor took to Twitter to confirm that a solo film is happening.
Retweeting The Hollywood Reporter's article, Johnson wrote, "My goal from day 1 was to come in and create an exciting/fun character for the fans, elevate the franchise and build it out. #HobbsShaw2019."
Northumbrian Water is investing more than £3million in upgrades to the Pegswood sewage treatment works.
The scheme will help to improve the quality of the Bothal Burn for the benefit of the people, the environment and wildlife.
It started at the end of May and will be phased across 20 months.
The work to be carried out includes the installation of a new tank and apparatus, as well as the upgrade of existing equipment.
The company says that although residents and allotment owners may see an increase in traffic during the scheme, it has made a request for all deliveries to come via the new bypass and not through Pegswood in order to reduce the disturbance to the village.
Residents can keep up-to-date with the project online at www.nwlcommunityportal.co.uk
On the community portal, customers can ask questions, make comments and find out when deliveries are planned – especially when large pieces of material or plant equipment are being delivered.
The second annual "Truth Summit on Medical Marijuana in Maine" will be held Saturday, April 29, 1 to 5 p.m., at American Legion Post 43, 143 Church St. A concert will follow at 7 p.m. All Mainers are welcome, especially veterans and members of law enforcement, according to a press release from the event organizers, MM Patients & Caregivers in Knox and Waldo counties.
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A tourist bus carrying nearly 40 people on Wednesday crashed into a truck inside a tunnel in Morioka, Iwate Prefecture, leaving a dozen people injured although not in life-threatening condition, police said.
The accident occurred around 9:30 a.m. on a one-lane national road in the city in Iwate Prefecture while the bus, carrying a total of 38 men and women in their 30s to 80s, was heading to Jodogahama beach in the city of Miyako, a famous scenic spot in the region, according to the police and the tour operator.
There was a separate accident ahead of the truck that forced its driver to brake hard before the rear-end collision by the bus, they said.
The truck's driver appears not to have been injured, the police said.
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RIVERSIDE – The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in the Inland Empire rose eight-tenths of a cent today to $2.758.
The average price in Riverside and San Bernardino counties has risen 10 of the past 11 days and is now 6.8 cents more than one week ago and 7.5 cents higher than one month ago but 24.9 cents less than one year ago, according to figures from the AAA and Oil Price Information Service.
VIENNA (AP) — Austria’s Social Democratic Party has announced that it is severing business relations with an Israeli political consultant after Israeli authorities arrested him on suspicion of money laundering, obstruction of justice, bribery and related crimes.
Tal Silberstein was one of four suspects arrested Monday in Israel following a joint investigation with Swiss and American authorities.
Social Democratic Party official Georg Niedermuhlbicher says his party’s move is a result of “the legal accusations that have been made known from Israel.” The party is the senior partner in the coalition now ruling Austria.
The development comes ahead of October national elections and could hurt the Social Democrats, who are trailing behind center-right and right-wing rivals in polls. The other parties are criticizing the Social Democrats for choosing Silberstein as a consultant.
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Semien went 2-for-6 with a solo home run and two runs in a win over the Rangers on Monday.
Semien has three straight two-hit efforts and has accomplished the feat in four of the last five games overall. The 27-year-old also has a pair of round trippers in the last three games -- with Monday's blast snapping a 3-3 tie in the ninth -- and he's now compiled 10 of his 13 RBI for the season over the last 14 contests.
A 15-year-old male of Davis Street was arraigned yesterday in the magistrate’s court on three counts of unlawful sexual intercourse. It is alleged that on Thursday 28th of April 2018 he had sexual intercourse with a 6-year-old female; again on Thursday 14th of May 2018, with a 10-year-old female and for a third time with another female age 11 on 25th of May 2018. There were eight witnesses on the dockets with the majority being police officers.
DETROIT (AP) — Dennis Edwards, a former member of the famed Motown group The Temptations, has died. He was 74.
Rosiland Triche Roberts, his longtime booking agent, says Edwards died Thursday in Chicago after a long illness.
The Birmingham, Alabama-born Edwards replaced founding member David Ruffin in 1968. His soulful, passionate voice defined the group for years. He was a member on and off for about two decades and part of the lineup that released “Papa Was A Rollin’ Stone,” “Ball of Confusion (That’s What The World Is Today)” and “Cloud Nine.”
Paul Riser, a Motown arranger and musician, worked with Edwards during the label’s Detroit heyday and subsequent projects. He says Edwards possessed a “voice for the ages,” with a great range, energy and artistry.
Edwards would have turned 75 on Saturday.
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Dementia cannot be completely prevented, but some actions could reduce the risk.
Eating fish as part of a balanced diet, is “likely” to prevent the mental decline associated with the condition, a charity fighting dementia has claimed.
The Alzheimer’s Society wrote online: “From the available evidence, it’s likely that eating fish could reduce your risk of age-related cognitive decline and improve other aspects of your health.”
“There is good evidence that eating fish, which contains omega-3, is good for your health. There have been reports that it may reduce the risk of developing dementia, especially when it is eaten as part of a healthy diet.
“However, there isn’t very strong evidence that omega-3 itself is behind this benefit.”
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ELLINGTON, Conn. (WTNH) — Two bobcats were spotted in an Ellington resident’s backyard on Monday afternoon.
Ellington Animal Control posted a photo on Facebook of two bobcats resting behind a house on Crescent Circle, a location that borders some local YMCA hiking trails. The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) was notified.
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Animal Control shared online that studies may be conducted in nearby towns to assess the growth of the bobcat population, which seems to have increased in recent years.
For now, residents should remain on the lookout for more sightings.
(WGEM) -- Quincy University's Joe Tagarelli has been named First Team All-Midwest Region after breaking the school's single season scoring record.
Tagarelli averaged 20 points and eight rebounds a game while leading the Hawks to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in seven years. He also led the GLVC in scoring and finished third in rebounding while being named First Team All-Conference.
Tagarelli is the first QU player to All-Region honors since Justin Brock in 2012.
He's now eligible to be named an All-American.
Fort Madison High School alum, and Kirkwood Community College sophomore, Miles Wentzien capped off his season with First Team All-Region honors.
He was also named First Team All-Conference and the Player of the Year in the Iowa Community College Athletic Conference.
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This financial year the government has imposed a tax of 200 Shillings payable daily by anyone who uses social media, or Over the Top Services OTTS, like Facebook, WhatsApp and Twitter. This has triggered outrage across the country, with some activists already in court challenging the tax.
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METAIRIE, La. (AP) — An alligator has been wrangled after crawling out of a storm drain in Louisiana.
WWL reports a 7-foot (2.13-meter) alligator emerged from a drain in Jefferson Parish on Monday after heavy rains.
The drain was located behind an elementary school that wasn’t holding class because of spring break.
The alligator did move around, but Bucktown resident Hazel Porter described it as mainly “just chilling.”
Video obtained by WWL shows a group of Bucktown residents detaining the alligator by lassoing its neck and tying the rope to a nearby pole as the creature thrashes.
Steven Nicholson, a witness, says wildlife professions arrived and taped its mouth shut. The wranglers placed the bound alligator in a pickup truck and planned to relocate it.
Fresh off the heels of Carmelo Anthony’s Internet beef with New York Knicks president Phil Jackson, rumors of a split from his wife of seven years, LaLa Anthony, started spreading.
TMZ reported that a source close to the couple said the NBA season has been “extremely stressful on the marriage” for the past few months. Last week, LaLa moved out of their home into her own spot in New York. However, their relationship remains “amicable”.
The source of stress may be the Knicks disastrous season, or Carmelo’s future with the team. Regardless, we hope they get it together for the sake of black love.
A 19-year-old New Hampshire man has been charged with causing or aiding in the suicide of his roommate.
Police said 19-year-old Michael Buskey was found dead of a gunshot wound in the woods near his Plymouth apartment earlier this month. His death was determined to be a suicide.
WMUR-TV reports Parker Hogan was arraigned Tuesday. His lawyer entered not guilty pleas on the charge and on falsifying physical evidence.
Police say in court documents that Hogan helped plan Buskey's suicide. They say the two went into the woods near the apartment, where they practiced ways for Buskey to shoot himself.
Hogan left the woods, waited until he heard a gunshot and returned to find Buskey dead. He called police and Buskey's father the next morning.
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Bali locals took to Twitter to report levels of seismic activity around Mount Agung have increased by 23 per cent.
Mount Agung has sparked fears of a massive eruption, having spewed smoke and ash from its crater and a dramatic uplift in seismic activity.
Watch live Bali volcano update webcam video charting the intense seismic activity from seismographs on Mount Agung.
Mount Agung has become increasingly active after a brief period of calming, according to the latest update from MAGMA Indonesia.
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The legendary Jack Rosenberg joined The Steve Cochran Show to discuss his induction into the 2017 WGN Walk of Fame. Rosenberg was a trailblazer, changing modern sports production forever. Jack is humbled and thrilled to be given such a prestigious honor.
A number of protesters who staged a protest in front of both the press and lawyers syndicates on Monday afternoon were reportedly arrested by security forces. The security forces had allegedly tried to disperse the protest, which echoed the public anger over the Egyptian-Saudi maritime demarcation agreement.
Sources on the ground told Daily News Egypt that the number of those arrested is not clear, as security forces surrounded protesters and grabbed an indefinite number of demonstrators who were then put in a police truck.
Daily News Egypt reached out to the Ministry of Interior for a comment, but no answer was received.
Meanwhile, the Parliament’s Judicial Committee said on Monday that the House of Representatives will openly discuss the agreement with full transparency while asserting the importance of the separation of judicial and legislative powers.
Las Vegas' WNBA franchise will be known as the Aces.
Officials with the team, formerly the San Antonio Stars, revealed the franchise's name and unveiled the new logo during a news conference Monday.
"Las Vegas has enthusiastically embraced us, and we're incredibly excited for this opportunity. We have a strong roster driven to succeed, which makes this name an ideal choice. 'Las Vegas Aces' is a nod to the excellence, confidence and competitive spirit of our new hometown," said Aces coach Bill Laimbeer.
The Aces, who begin playing in Vegas next year, are only the latest professional franchise to call the city home. The NHL's Golden Knights are off to a strong start in their inaugural season. The NFL's Raiders are expected to relocate to Las Vegas from Oakland, California, by the 2020 season.
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Cellarman's American Pub will soon receive some financial assistance from the Sherman Economic Development Corp. for its planned retail brew pub expansion that will see the business adding four new jobs.
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Former West Ham and Everton striker Tony Cottee has described Crystal Palace’s win at Huddersfield on Saturday as a “fantastic result” for Roy Hodgson’s side.
The Eagles moved out of the Premier League’s relegation zone with a 2-0 victory in West Yorkshire, with James Tomkins and Luka Milivojevic on target for Palace.
And Cottee, writing in the weekly Sky Sports feature where an ex-player grades each side’s performance at the weekend, said Eagles boss Hodgson would be “absolutely thrilled”.
In giving Palace an A-, he said: “Fantastic result. They didn’t concede, looked solid and scored twice away from home.”
Cottee added that Palace are not out of it yet in terms of the battle at the bottom, but he said this was a “big win” in their fight to avoid relegation.
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Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdel-Latif Derian Tuesday called on political parties to cooperate with Lebanon's Cabinet to reach a new electoral law during this "fateful stage".
President Michel Aoun last week postponed a controversial parliamentary extension session that had been scheduled for last week, preventing lawmakers from extending their term by one year and possibly defusing tensions ahead of planned protests.
Politicians are still scrambling to agree on a new vote law in time for their next session, now scheduled for May 15 .
Derian warned clerics that extremism and takfir threatens them all.
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Subaru just revealed a latest concept in the 2017 New York International Auto Show. The company just revealed its seven seater SUV concept which is pretty awesome to look at.
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The BC wildfire service is reporting that the Allie Lake wildfire southeast of 100 Mile House is now 100 percent contained.
The fire received over 7 millimeters of rain overnight which aided suppression efforts.
The TNRD rescinded the evacuation orders and alerts for the area on May 29th, however, the area restriction remains in effect. Recreation sites in the area also remain closed.
Crews are continuing to fortify the guards and mop up hot spots. 118 personnel and 4 helicopters are working on the fire.
Over the course of just four days, scientists assembled a cast of the biggest dinosaur discovered to date.The cast assembled at Chicago's Field Museum, named Maximo, is 122 feet across and stands 38 feet tall at the head. Maximo is a member of the species Patagotitan mayorum, a long-necked, plant-eating dinosaur that lived over 100 million years ago in what is now Patagonia, Argentina. The cast takes up a third of the museum's main hall.Maximo is modeled from the fossil bones of seven individual dinosaurs of the same species that were excavated from a quarry."Our goal as an institution is to offer visitors the best possible dinosaur experiences, and we want that to start right when visitors first enter Stanley Field Hall," Field Museum president Richard Lariviere said in a news release . "The new titanosaur is huge and it looks amazing in Stanley Field Hall. It is the perfect home to display the world's largest dinosaur."
Friday: Kelly Willis & Bruce Robison, Dale Watson & Ray Benson at ACL Live . If Wimbledon had an Austin country music equivalent, this would be like the doubles final.
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The Chicago Blackhawks have one of the best anthem singers in hockey with Jim Cornelian behind the mic, so the pressure was on for the Predators to counter with a strong anthem of their own prior to Game 3 in Nashville.
Luckily, Music City’s hockey team has quite a heavy-hitter firmly in their corner.
The Preds called on country music star Carrie Underwood, who is married to team captain Mike Fisher, to perform the anthem before their first home playoff game on Monday night. Wearing her husband’s jersey, Underwood belted the Star Spangled Banner and, unsurprisingly, got a huge ovation from an excited crowd in Nashville.
Chicago headed into Nashville already down two games to nothing and having yet to score a goal in the series, so having a Grammy-award winning artist take the mic in your opponent’s building is just a little salt in the wound. That being said, Chicago’s anthem still reigns supreme across the NHL.
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At the two-thirds point in the city of Trenton fiscal year, city sales tax funds are running ahead of the pace from one year ago.
The general sales tax fund has received $526,000 which is $21,000 more than the comparable period of a year ago.
Capital projects sales tax is nearly $263,000 which is $11,000 more than a year ago at this time.
The Trenton Parks sales tax tops $245,000, more than $11,000 ahead of last year.
Fiscal year sales tax collections to benefit the Trenton Fire Department now total $122,000. That collection began in October of last year.
The most recently imposed city sales tax, beginning in October of this year, shows $19,000 for transportation purposes initially going toward the city share on replacement of the 17th Street bridge.
Trenton’s fiscal year runs from May through April.
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Bill Shorten's hopes of becoming Australia's next Prime Minister have received a boost, with Labor springing a surprise upset win in the Batman by-election.
TV presenter Keith Chegwin has died aged 60 following a “long-term battle with a progressive lung condition”, his family said.
In a statement, Chegwin’s family said: “We are heartbroken to share the news that Keith Chegwin sadly passed away following a long-term battle with a progressive lung condition, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, which rapidly worsened towards the end of this year.
“Keith died peacefully at home shortly after midnight on the 11th of December. His wife Maria, his daughter Rose and his son Ted were by his side.
“We would like to take this opportunity to thank Severn Hospice for the kindness, support and care they have shown us all over the last few weeks.
“Keith was a loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend. We would respectfully ask to be left to mourn his passing in private.”
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Twistlock, a Portland-based software engineering company, will open a Global Solutions Engineering Center in Baton Rouge, creating 20 new direct jobs with an average salary of $90,000 plus benefits, city and state officials announced today.
The firm, to be located at the LSU Innovation Park, develops security platforms for cloud-native environment and software containers.
Additionally, Twistlock is expected to bring 23 indirect jobs to the Capital Region. The company also has offices in New York, London and Israel.
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - A Rhode Island lawmaker says he's sorry for calling a school shooting survivor a "dummy" for her response to a separate shooting that killed four people at a Waffle House restaurant in Nashville.
But Republican state Rep. Mike Chippendale said Tuesday he won't apologize for "zealously defending" the Second Amendment.
Chippendale responded Monday to Emma Gonzalez, a Parkland, Florida, shooting survivor who's now a gun control activist. Gonzalez cited reports that an unarmed man took the shooter's gun away as evidence that teachers don't need guns to protect students.
Chippendale said the ensuing manhunt might have been avoided if the man had a gun, and "the entire region wouldn't be on lockdown ... dummy." He later deleted the tweet.
Chippendale is a town chairman for Republican Allan Fung's gubernatorial campaign.
[India], May 30 (ANI): Nine tourists, including two minors, were arrested for allegedly assaulting a minor boy and molesting a minor girl in Calangute, Goa.
The Calangute Police have arrested all the nine accused, who all are natives of Pune, Maharashtra.
Police Inspector (PI) Jivba Dalvi told ANI that, the parent of the children appeared at the police station on Monday, and informed about the incident.
An FIR has been registered against the accused. (ANI)
By Corporal Matthew Koch, Antioch Police Field Services Bureau
On Saturday, April 15, 2017 at 1:31 pm, Antioch Police officers contacted 28-year-old Christopher Wilson in the 2900 block of Cashew Street. Wilson has been identified as the responsible for the shooting that occurred at Cruisers Saloon on April 2, 2017. Officers located the suspected firearm used in the shooting.
Wilson was arrested without incident and was booked into County Jail in Martinez on charges for assault with a deadly weapon and possession of a stolen firearm. This case is still under investigation and no further information will be released at this time. This case will be presented to the Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office for review.
Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to call the Antioch Police Department non-emergency line at (925)778-2441. You may also text a tip to 274637 (CRIMES) using key word ANTIOCH.
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By the quality measures included in the government's Hospital Compare ranking system, Department of Veterans Affairs hospitals in general outperformed civilian hospitals in most categories, Northwestern University researchers reported in JAMA Internal Medicine.
Compared with 4,010 non-VA hospitals, the 129 VA institutions had lower 30-day mortality and readmission rates in all categories, and did better in six of nine patient safety indicators (and no worse in the other three).
But the VA hospitals didn't fare so well in patient experience or behavioral health measures, the researchers found. Ratings for doctor and nurse communication, noise levels, pain management, and responsiveness all came in worse for VA hospitals. So did measures of post-discharge planning, alcohol use screening, and tobacco use treatment.
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March 31 DuPont said it would sell its crop protection business to FMC Corp and buy FMC's health and nutrition unit in an asset swap deal that will give DuPont about $1.6 billion.
DuPont's $130 billion merger with Dow Chemical Co, which was expected to close in the first half of 2017, is now expected to close between Aug. 1 and Sept. 1, Dupont said.
The deal with FMC includes a cash portion of $1.2 billion and working capital of $425 million.
(Reporting by Vishaka George in Bengaluru; Editing by Martina D'Couto)
BURNABY, B.C. – RCMP say more than a dozen people protesting the expansion of the Trans Mountain pipeline have been arrested at a construction site in Burnaby, B.C.
A B.C. Supreme Court judge granted the company an injunction last week restricting protesters from entering within five metres of two terminal work sites.
Mounties say 13 people were arrested and later released for breaching the injunction by late Monday afternoon while one other person was arrested for obstructing a police officer.
The incident follows the arrest of at least 28 demonstrators under the banner Protect the Inlet after they zip-tied themselves to a gate at the site over the weekend.
A spokesperson for Protect the Inlet said then that protesters will continue to loudly voice their opposition to the project.
Burnaby RCMP wouldn’t comment on the nature of the latest protests, but have said the force is not an interested party in the pipeline debate and officers are there to ensure everyone’s safety.
Not My Job: We Quiz Nobel Prize-Winning Scientist Michael Rosbash On Barflies
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Most animals on earth sleep during the night and are awake during the day, except for the other animals that do the opposite, like raccoons (and Elvis Presley). But why? How do animals set their internal clocks? It was a mystery for centuries, but now we know thanks to Michael Rosbash and his colleagues, who won the 2017 Nobel Prize in Medicine for figuring it out.
Rosbash's crew used fruit flies for their research on circadian rhythms, so we asked him three questions about barflies — the people who seem to spend both days and nights perched on bar stools.
Click the listen link above to see how he does.
Microsoft is joining Red Hat, Facebook, Google and IBM in committing to extending right to "cure" open source licensing noncompliance before taking legal measures . From a report:
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WEST HAVEN -- Police arrested three men after a massive fight broke out Tuesday night at the West Haven fireworks at Savin Rock.
Police said about 9 p.m. they were called the area of Ocean Avenue near Lake Street and made three arrests were made after several fights broke out in the crowd before the fireworks display.
Javon A. Bellamy, 20, of Hamden, was charged with Breach of Peace 2nd degree & Interfering/Resisting with an Officer and held on a bond.
Trevonn Cohen, 19, of Hamden was charged with Breach of Peace 2nd degree & Interfering/Resisting with an Officer and held on a bond.
Nick Lozowski, 19, of Hamden, was charged with Interfering/Resisting with an Officer and held on a bond.
In a video obtained by FOX61, police are seen taking people into custody. Some people on social media said police directed them away from the area on Ocean Avenue.
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Think it's just an inevitable move by club and player. Think he's been a good servant of the club and never really let anyone down. Just think the club have advanced since he signed and if we are to move forward the club can't afford to carry players like before. Don't think we always utilised him fully as he does have good speed & footwork. He's a decent player and will be a very good signing for Leigh.
Good luck to Jordan and thanks for your efforts.
The Pirates traded for bullpen depth on Monday, acquiring right-handed reliever Johnny Barbato from the New York Yankees for a player to be named or cash. Barbato, 24, was placed on the Pirates' 40-man roster and optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis.
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ROCKY HILL, Conn. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday afternoon's drawing of the Connecticut Lottery's "Play3 Day" game were:
6-6-6
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Contestants in Thursday morning’s Weakley County Schools’ Spelling Bee were (left to right): seated – Addison Galey, Martin Elementary; Summer DiPietro, Dresden Middle School; 1st place winner – Amy Kang, Martin Middle; 2nd place winner – Will Crews, Greenfield School; Aaron Lawson, Gleason School; Savannah Hagan, Martin Elementary; standing – Laney King, Gleason School; Garrett Morgan, Sharon School; Caitlyn Sheffield, Sharon School; Kiara Baker, Dresden Middle; Jared Goodlow, Greenfield School; and Joseph Roupe, Martin Middle.
Martin Middle School eighth-grader Amy Kang won first place at this year’s Weakley County Schools’ Spelling Bee, which was held Thursday, November 30, at the Board of Education Conference Room in Dresden. Will Crews, a seventh grade student at Greenfield School, claimed second place.
(See compete story in Dec. 6th issue of the Dresden Enterprise.)
Guitar builder John Page Classic is set to launch a series of live performances that will be streamed online. The first happens Saturday, February 3, with guitarist Matt Zara, a session guitarist and producer from London, backed by the John Page Classic house band, The Clock Reads.
“Matt has an original statement to make, and we can’t wait to break him in the U.S. and beyond,” said Howard Swimmer, founder & CEO of JPC’s parent company, HRS Unlimited. “And the band is a diverse, unique jazz-rock band with potential to attract a global audience.”
The event begins at 8 p.m. EST on the John Page Guitars Facebook page, www.facebook.com/events/1980592745528378.
A WA man serving a 40-year jail term in Texas for sexually abusing children at a summer camp is appealing for a transfer to an Australian prison and claims it will benefit Perth children who have accused him of similar crimes.
FILE PHOTO: An Amazon.com Inc driver stands next to an Amazon delivery truck in Los Angeles, California, U.S., May 21, 2016. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson/File Photo
LONDON Amazon.com Inc on Tuesday launched its business marketplace in Britain, selling products like office supplies, power tools, cleaning materials and lab equipment targeting an online sector worth $120.44 billion a year.
Amazon started its business marketplace in the United States in April 2015, achieving $1 billion of sales in its first year, before launching in Germany four months ago.
It said Amazon Business would serve enterprises ranging in size from sole traders to multinationals, as well as universities, hospitals and charities.
The business-to-business online market in Britain was worth 96.5 billion pounds in 2015, according to Office for National statistics data.
(Reporting by Paul Sandle. Editing by Jane Merriman)
FRANKFURT, April 6 German drugs-packaging firm Gerresheimer on Thursday said its major pharmaceutical customers had been more cautious in placing orders due to uncertainty over the new U.S. administration's policies.
Revenues at its business division that makes glass bottles and vials for drugs fell 2.9 percent in its fiscal first quarter through the end of February as sales in North America slipped, it said.
Overall revenues were down more than 5 percent at 302.8 million euros ($323.1 million), missing analyst consensus of 307 million euros in a Reuters poll.
The group stuck with full-year guidance for revenues at the lower end of a range from 1.405 billion to 1.455 billion euros. Analysts on average see 2017 revenues of 1.43 billion euros.
($1 = 0.9371 euros) (Reporting by Maria Sheahan; Editing by Himani Sarkar)
Arthritis is a common condition that can affect people of all ages, according to the NHS.
Symptoms of the condition include joint pain, stiffness, restricted movement, and having warm skin over the affected area.
You could reduce arthritis pain by making small dietary changes, and by eating a healthy, balanced diet.
But, you could also relieve painful symptoms by adding more turmeric to your diet, it’s been revealed.
Turmeric is a yellow powder that works an an anti-inflammatory, scientists have claimed.
One compound within the spice - curcumin - has pain-relieving characteristics that may help to relieve arthritis suffering.
Curcumin is also one of the most effective anti-inflammatory compounds in the world, researchers said.
The compound may even be beneficial for Alzheimer’s disease patients.
By Republic-Times on May 29, 2018 at 6:47 pm
Dustin John “Dust” Sparn, 22, of Valmeyer, died May 26, 2018, in Belleville.
He was born March 16, 1996, in Belleville, son of Dawn (Ryan) Crouch and father Jason Sparn.
His is survived by his parents; brother Austin (Adrienne) Dickerson; sisters Bryanna Crouch and Lyndsay Smith; brother Justin Blomker; grandparents Anthony (Clara) Ucci, Katherine (Brian) Cullon, Art (Connie) Sparn, Debbie Sparn, Sherry and Alan Dooley, and Fay Ross; along with aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation and funeral services were May 29-30, at Quernheim Funeral Home, Waterloo, Pastor Ivan Horn & Pastor Patrick Poole officiating.
April 3 Western New England Bancorp Inc
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Pope Francis has exhorted Catholic bishops worldwide to do what's needed to ensure children aren't sexually abused by clergy.
The Vatican on Monday released the text of a Dec. 28 letter Francis sent to bishops about injustices to children such as slave labor, malnutrition and sexual exploitation, including abuse by priests.
In the letter, Francis decries the "sin of what happened, the sin of failing to help, the sin of covering up and denial, the sin of the abuse of power.''
Francis tells bishops to "adhere, clearly and faithfully, to `zero tolerance''' for sex abuse of minors.
The pontiff himself has been criticized by some for not punishing bishops who covered up abuse by reassigning molesters to different parishes.
Francis asks bishops for "complete commitment'' so such "atrocities'' won't re-occur.
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NEW YORK (AP) -- Quinton Adlesh scored 17 of his 20 points in the second half when Columbia charged back to hand Harvard its first Ivy League loss, 83-76, Friday night.
Adlesh made four of his five 3-pointers in the second half. Lukas Meisner added his third career double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds. Kyle Castlin and Mike Smith also scored 16 points, with Smith getting 14 in the second half. Patrick Tape added 10 points for the Lions (5-13, 2-3).
The Crimson (10-11, 4-1) led the entire game until the Lions rattled off a 20-3 run with Adlesh scoring eight points to lead 58-49 with 12:26 left. Columbia kept the lead with Castlin sinking four free throws and Smith two in the final 1:07. Columbia shot 60 percent in the second half and 54 percent for the game with 11 3-pointers.
Seth Towns scored a career-high 31 points for Harvard with six of the Crimson's 16 3-pointers.
WASHINGTON The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) said on Thursday it had settled charges against two former traders for Citigroup Global Markets Inc, a unit of Citigroup Inc (C.N), for spoofing in U.S. Treasury futures markets.
Under separate orders, Stephen Gola agreed to pay a $350,000 civil penalty and Jonathan Brims a $200,000 penalty, and both were banned from trading for six months for spoofing — bidding or offering with the intent to cancel the bid or offer before execution, the CFTC said in a statement. (bit.ly/2nDZRp1)
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The US president, Donald Trump, and his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, exchange a vigorous handshake at the White House. Macron is the first leader to be accorded a state visit since Trump came to power in January 2017
Fifty-six new emojis will be available on the iPhone when Apple releases the next version of iOS 11 in the coming weeks.
The diverse set of characters includes a person wearing a headscarf, someone with a beard, a woman breastfeeding, an elderly person and gender-neutral emoji faces. Apple is adding two dinosaur emoji, a hedgehog and a broccoli.
In total Apple is adding 56 new symbols, as well as updates for some of its current emojis. Others that will be on the updated keyboard include items of winter clothes, a sandwich and a Shhh face.
The update will please campaigners who have been calling for headscarf, gender neutral and age-specific emojis for a number of years.
Teenager Rayouf Alhumedi, who lives in Germany, wrote to Apple to request the hijab emojis, which was first proposed last year alongside the beard and breastfeeding ones.
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – At 11:39 Tuesday night, Jackson Police responded to University Blvd. near Natchez Railroad St. regarding an unknown trouble.
When officers arrived on scene they learned that an unidentified black male was deceased in the driver seat of a gold Dodge SUV.
The vehicle was sitting in the right lane of northbound traffic.
The victim sustained multiple gunshot wounds. The shooting appeared to have occurred within or in very close proximity to the vehicle.
There is no suspect information or motive provided at this time.
This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with any information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Jackson Police Department at 601-960-1234 or 601-355-TIPS (8477).
This is the 12th homicide investigation for 2017.
Newstalk have teamed up with Center Parcs to give our listeners the chance to experience Center Parcs in the UK before they open their doors in Ireland in 2019.
Center Parcs is due to open its 400-acre Longford Forest Resort in Ireland in July 2019. It’s the first holiday park of its type in Ireland and will feature luxurious lodges and spacious accommodation. At the heart of the resort will be a Subtropical Swimming Paradise, set to be Ireland’s biggest and most impressive water park and crucially, will be a toasty 29.5 degrees all year round.
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PYEONGCHANG, South Korea (AP) Russian state TV reports that curler Alexander Krushelnitsky will give back his Olympic bronze medal after failing a drug test at the Pyeongchang Winter Games.
Krushelnitsky tested positive for the banned substance meldonium, which is believed to help blood circulation, after winning bronze in mixed doubles along with his wife Anastasia Bryzgalova.
Russian Curling Federation spokesperson Valentina Parinova tells state TV channel Russia 1 that ”we have signed a statement that indeed he did have (meldonium in the sample) and as a result we will give the medal back.”
The Court of Arbitration for Sport had been due to hear Krushelnitsky’s case Thursday, and did not immediately respond to a request for clarification on whether proceedings would still go ahead.
On today's show, we'll have some advice for cattle producers when it comes to protecting their animals from ticks this spring.
Kansai Plascon Africa, a subsidiary of Kansai Paint, has entered into agreements to acquire 100 percent of the operations of Sadolin Paints in Kenya, Tanzania, Zanzibar and Burundi. The proposed acquisition, which is still subject to regulatory approvals and other conditions, forms part of Kansai Paint's global expansion strategy.
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A Craigavon man has been handed down a suspended sentence for benefit fraud.
Benjamin Thornbury appeared at Craigavon County Court in Craigavon on Wednesday to appeal a jail term imposed earlier this month.
At the sentencing appeal by the Craigavon man, who was convicted of claiming £2,209 in benefits he was not entitled to, his sentence was suspended.
Thornbury (28) of Oakwood Place, claimed Jobseeker’s Allowance totalling £2,209 while failing to declare employment. He was convicted in May 2018 and sentenced to a six month prison sentence. Following Wednesday’s sentencing appeal, the original prison sentence was suspended for two years.
The fraud was uncovered following an investigation by the Department for Communities.
Mr Thornbury is also required to repay any outstanding money wrongfully obtained to the Department.
Suspected benefit fraud can be reported to the Department for Communities anonymously. Find out more at http://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/benefit-fraud
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The St. John's Regional Fire Department responded to a fire at Carnell's Funeral Home on Freshwater Road Tuesday evening.
Fire crews could be seen attempting to control smoke coming from the building at around 9:30.
Lots of emergency vehicles at Carnell’s Funeral Home. Flames had been visible from a chimney. #nltraffic #cbcnl pic.twitter.com/nO2JUrwTQY —@Jeremy_Eaton
Platoon Chief Rick Hann said most of the damage was limited to the crematorium.
A chainsaw was used to cut into the roof to clear out the smoke.
No injuries were reported.
Duns javelin thrower Keira Waddell is the new Scottish Schools Athletics Under-17 National Champion with a championship best performance throw of 41.51m.
The weather wasn’t kind on the day but Keira still managed to throw a metre short of her personal best for the season in her first year in the under-17 age group.
Borders’ best runners, throwers and jumpers, representing their schools, took on the best of the young athletes from across the country at Grangemouth at the weekend, with Keira once more making her mark in style.
The Berwickshire High School student has also now qualified to compete in the Schools International Athletics Board for Scotland Games in Santry, Ireland, on July 15, and also at the UK School Games in August/September at Loughborough University.
There was further success for Berwickshire High as class-mate Rosie Browne claimed yet another gold as she cleared 2.60m for gold in the B-age-group pole vault.
Earlston High’s Faisal Khursheed came back with a bronze medal in the senior 5,000m.
As noted, WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair underwent surgery this afternoon and his situation was said to be still extremely serious.
It was reported that Flair’s issues were heart-related but his manager Melinda Morris Zanoni of Legacy Talent confirmed on Twitter that the issues are not heart-related. She also said Flair has a long road ahead of him. You can see her tweet below.
As noted by F4Wonline.com, it was reported that Flair was dealing with the heart issue and one other unknown injury. It was also reported that Flair had been scheduled for surgery this week but there’s no word yet on if today’s operation was the same procedure that was previously scheduled. Flair was admitted into an intensive care unit this past Saturday for what was said to be heart-related issues. Flair was put into a medically induced coma earlier today and prepped for surgery.
For what it’s worth, WWE Hall of Famer “Mean” Gene Okerlund noted on Facebook that Flair was having “colon surgery” today.
A group of anti-white supremacy protesters tore down a Confederate monument Monday during a rally outside a North Carolina courthouse.
Amid chants of “No KKK, no fascist USA,” the group used a ladder and rope to pull down the monument. Several protestors then kicked and spit on the twisted statue as the crowd cheered, according to WNCN.
Tuesday, 12 December, 2017 - 09:43
The NZ Transport Agency advises motorists of a lane closure on State Highway 1 through Whangarei starting today.
Contractors have started work to repair the road surface on Western Hills Drive, just south of Manse Street. The left hand south-bound lane will be closed from 9am to 4pm on Tuesday 12 December to Friday 15 December. One south-bound lane will remain open.
The second stage of work - when the new surface will be laid - will be completed in January.
The Transport Agency asks motorists to be patient and keep to the posted speed limits while travelling through the area to ensure the safety of the workers and all road users.
Check the Transport Agency’s website: www.nzta.govt.nz for the latest highway information or sign up to www.onthemove.govt.nz for up-to-date information on what is happening on the route you plan to travel; Freephone 0800 4 HIGHWAYS for national and regional travel updates.
A retired judge is to lead an independent review into how cases of serious sexual offences are dealt with in Northern Ireland.
The review will be led by John Gillen.
It follows the high profile rape trial of two Ulster Rugby players.
Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding were acquitted of all charges in the case.
Two of their friends, Rory Harrison and Blaine McIlroy, were also acquitted of all charges against them.
The review will examine weather defendants, as well as complainants, should be granted anonymity as is the practice in the Republic.
It is also likely to consider the nature of reporting restrictions in such cases, and attendance by the public at trials involving serious sexual offences.
The BBC says Mr Gillen met with representatives of victims' groups at Stormont on Tuesday to discuss the scope of the review.
It is hoped the findings will be made available in January of next year.
Fans of Game of Thrones have been waiting anxiously for the mysterious dragon horn to make an appearance in the television series.
And it seems Euron Greyjoy (played by Pilou Asbæk) could finally bring the dragon horn into the picture and present it to Cersei Lannister (Lena Headey).
In the novels by George R.R. Martin, which the show is based upon, Euron finds the dragon horn, which is used to control the large creatures.
The books read: “That horn you heard I found amongst the smoking ruins that were Valyria, where no man has dared to walk but me.
“You heard its call, and felt its power. It is a dragon horn, bound with bands of red gold and Valyrian steel graven with enchantments.
A protest is taking place at Rosslare Europort this evening to highlight the lack of development at the facility.
It is being organised by Sinn Fein and comes in the wake of Irish Ferries pulling their service from Rosslare to France for the winter months.
Councillor Mick Roche says the protesters will gather at the entrance to the port at six o’clock.
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WHISTLER, B.C. — Things have come full circle for the Acura RDX. The compact crossover launched in 2007 with an all-new turbocharged four-cylinder engine and an all-wheel-drive system that was sophisticated enough for the brand to affix the Super Handling designation to it. It was a fun, sporty vehicle in a sea of boring competitors, and we liked it enough to write a eulogy of sorts when the second-generation RDX ditched the fun turbo engine in favor of a V6, and dumbed down its optional all-wheel system so much that they dropped the Super Handling name.
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Treggs (leg) rejoined the Eagles for practice Monday, Eliot Shorr-Parks of The Star-Ledger reports.
The wideout had missed the team's previous two practices with leg soreness, but given his quick return to workouts, his bid for a roster spot shouldn't be derailed by the consecutive absences. Treggs was one of the standouts of the Eagles' preseason opener Thursday against the Packers, hauling in a team-leading seven receptions for 91 yards.
From Leicester 's title triumph to SAM ALLARDYCE 's one-match reign as England manager, it was a year of shocks and controversy. Sir Alex Ferguson had a saying when something totally unexpected happened in the game he loved and dominated for so long.
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WHEN Tshidiso Mohale’s ghost kept haunting them in their dreams, they had no choice but to open his grave. And what they found in the coffin confirmed their worst nightmares. According to his mother, Lydia […]
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The Justice Department is requesting more time to respond to a congressional inquiry into President Donald Trump's unproven assertion that he was wiretapped by his predecessor.
The department had been expected to provide a response by Monday to the House Intelligence Committee, which has made Trump's wiretapping claims part of a bigger investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election.
But spokeswoman Sarah Isgur Flores says in a statement Monday that the department has asked for more time to "review the request in compliance with the governing legal authorities and to determine what if any responsive documents may exist."
Trump tweeted earlier this month that President Barack Obama had ordered him to be wiretapped. He presented no evidence, and the former intelligence director said last week that the claim was false.
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DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – A teenager has killed a mountain lion on a hunting trip in western Iowa.
17-year-old Jacob Altena of Rock Rapids was hunting deer Saturday about a half-mile west of Akron when he encountered the animal.
The mountain lion is believed to be the sixth killed in Iowa in recent history. Five previous kills have been reported to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. The DNR says there have been three confirmed mountain lion sightings in Iowa in 2017.
Mountain lions generally come from western South Dakota and Nebraska, which both have natural populations. The animals are uncommon in Iowa.
They are not listed as a furbearer and have no protected status in Iowa.
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JACKSON, Miss. - A federal judge will consider a request to block a Mississippi law banning most abortions after 15 weeks of gestation less than 24 hours after the law took effect.
U.S. District Judge Carlton Reeves late Monday evening set a Tuesday morning hearing to consider the request for a temporary restraining order by the state's only abortion clinic.
In papers filed earlier Monday evening, the Jackson Women's Health Organization and a physician who practices there stated that a woman who is 15 weeks or more pregnant is scheduled to have an abortion Tuesday afternoon.
Dr. Sacheen Carr-Ellis, in a sworn statement, says she'll have to stop providing abortions to women past the 15 week ban, or else lose her Mississippi medical license, as House Bill 1510 requires.
Republican Gov. Phil Bryant signed the bill into law Monday afternoon, saying Mississippi is "saving more of the unborn than any state in America."
Shares of Fox Marble Holdings PLC opened at 9.05 on Thursday. The company's market cap is GBX 16.34 million.
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Craig Savage faces two counts of murder over shooting of women at their home in St Leonards
Man charged with murder of mother and daughter in East Sussex
A man has been charged with two counts of murder over the fatal shooting of a mother and daughter in East Sussex, police have said.
Craig Savage, 35, of no fixed abode, was charged with the murders of Michelle Savage, 32, and Heather Whitbread, 53, at their home in St Leonards on Friday evening, Sussex police said.
Savage was also charged with robbery over the theft of a .22 calibre rifle and ammunition from a 1066 Target Sports facility in St Leonards on the same day.
Savage was remanded in custody to appear at Brighton magistrates court via videolink on Tuesday.
NEW YORK Feb 13 U.S. equity indexes hit record highs on Monday, with the benchmark S&P 500's market value topping $20 trillion as investors bet tax cuts promised by President Donald Trump would boost the economy.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 142.76 points, or 0.7 percent, to 20,412.13, the S&P 500 gained 12.15 points, or 0.52 percent, to 2,328.25 and the Nasdaq Composite added 29.83 points, or 0.52 percent, to 5,763.96. (Reporting by Sinead Carew; Editing by James Dalgleish)
The Bank of St. Vincent and the Grenadines/Hairoun Barrouallie Football concluded yesterday afternoon, when PYOLA of Layou captured the Title, beating Keartons United 2-nil at the Keartons Playing Field.
Chavel Cunningham of Youngsters FC emerged the most goal scorer in the Championship, converting twelve goals.
Vitus Browne of Sparta was adjudged the Championship’s Best Defender, with MC-RICO Ash also of Sparta voted the Best Goalkeeper.
Twenty teams competed in this year’s Championship.
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Police are looking for a man who robbed a Kitchener pizza store Friday night.
They say the man walked into the Little Caesars on Lorraine Avenue around 10 p.m.
He showed employees a knife and demanded money.
Police say the man ran off on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash.
He’s described as:
40-50 years old
White
6 feet tall
Has a mustache
Wearing a black jacket with a hood, blue jeans, black gloves, and white shoes
Anyone who may have seen the man is asked to call police at 519-570-9777 or Crime Stoppers at 1-888-222-TIPS.
I don't know what Ron Gordon's actual last words were, but I know exactly what his last words were to me. On March 10, 2017 the delightfully irreverent Memphis actor and serial volunteer typed, "By the way, that was improv" - then he ghosted away.
Start the conversation, or Read more at The Memphis Flyer.
FRANKFURT, March 28 RWE on Tuesday flagged it could actively participate in consolidation in the power generation business in the medium term, not ruling out the acquisition of assets in its core markets, which include Germany.
Germany's third-largest energy group could make "selective and opportunistic" purchases if competitors pulled out of the challenging sector and leave behind assets at good prices, Chief Executive Rolf Martin Schmitz said at RWE's Capital Market Day.
Schmitz fuelled M&A speculation two weeks ago when he said RWE was considering several strategic options, including tie-ups with rivals and the sale of a stake in energy group Innogy , in which RWE owns 76.8 percent. (Reporting by Christoph Steitz; Editing by Maria Sheahan)
All aboard the Snowball Express! The trip is something families who've experienced loss look forward to during a tough time of year.
A new poll from the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research revealed that Americans overwhelmingly believe teachers don't make enough money, and half say they'd support paying higher taxes to give educators a raise.The poll showed that 78 percent of people agreed that teachers deserved more money.Breaking it down along party lines, Democrats are nearly twice as likely as Republicans to support higher taxes (69 percent vs. 38 percent). And nearly everyone agrees that more pay should go along with more experience.Also, 52 percent of Americans said that they support teacher walkouts and strikes.
NY inmates crush Harvard's title-winning debate team BOSTON — Months after winning a national title, Harvard’s debate team has fallen to a group of New York inmates. The showdown took place at the Eastern New York Correctional...
Teens on NYC board 'looking to change the world' These teenagers aren’t bored, they’re on the board. Leila Eliot was just appointed by Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer to the Lower East Side’s Community Board 3, and she’s only...
Natalie Merchant's upstate New York “I haven’t been outside in six months,” jokes Natalie Merchant of the brutal winter upstate. But the Jamestown-born singer, who lives in Ulster County with her 10-year-old daughter, is stirring...
Rachel Dolezal Booked On Charges Of Welfare Fraud
The Left’s rejected step-child, transracial Rachel Dolezal, the white woman claiming to be black on the inside, has now been booked for welfare fraud, charges she had been faced with back in May.
Pleading not guilty last month for first-degree welfare fraud, Dolezal has been charged with making a false verification statement and second-degree perjury.
“Diallo is accused of receiving more than $8,800 in food and childcare assistance illegally between August 2015 and November 2017,” reports Fox News.
Dolezal changed her name to Nkechi Diallo in 2017 as controversy swirled around her claims of being “transracial.”- READ MORE
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - One of Saudi Arabia's most conservative provinces has demolished a towering concrete sculpture in response to complaints by residents that it resembled a Christian cross.
State-linked local news sites, including NewsQassim.com, say the municipal office for the landlocked, central province of Qassim took down the sculpture on Friday.
Videos and photos posted on social media and local news sites showed the sculpture in ruins after its demolition by bulldozers.
Saudi commentator Akal Al-Akal criticized the demolition in an op-ed in Tuesday's al-Hayat newspaper, saying the sculpture had been there for 25 years and its destruction embarrasses state institutions.
Municipal officials could not be immediately reached for comment.
Mosques are the only legally permissible places of worship in Saudi Arabia, though Christian residents have conducted worship services discreetly without interference.
An Ashland elementary school 4th grader, Erin Bunger, will be shaving her head Wednesday night at 7 PM to help raise money to fight childhood cancer.
The 10-year-old was inspired to donate her hair after her mom cut off 12 inches to give to Wigs for Kids.
When Erin found out hers was only just long enough, she told her mom that they "could take it all."
She won't just be donating her hair though. Leading up to getting her head shaved tonight, Erin is raising money to donate to St. Baldrick's Foundation whose mission is to "conquer childhood cancer."
Erin's mom says, "She just loves all living things and wants to help anywhere she's needed."
Want to help Erin meet her goal?
You can donate to her campaign here through St. Baldrick's: https://www.stbaldricks.org/participants/mypage/931779/2017
From Erin's mother,"She's so happy about possibly meeting her goal! We started with $250 and then went to $500, then $750, and now $1,000. She never imagined she would collect so much!"
Sartaj Aziz not comfortable working with Kh. AsifAhsan Iqbal doesn't like to work with Talal ChaudryTHIS HAPPENS WHEN THE REAL BINDING FORCE IS NOT THERE
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A United Nations mediator is visiting Athens amid redoubled efforts to end a quarter-century dispute between Greece and neighboring Macedonia over Macedonia's name.
Matthew Nimetz will meet Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias Tuesday, and will later travel to Skopje for talks with Macedonian officials.
The dispute broke out after Macedonia, for decades a part of the former Yugoslavia, gained independence in 1991. Greece objects to its use of the name Macedonia, arguing that this implies territorial claims on its own adjoining province, also called Macedonia.
Officials in Skopje counter that their part of the world has been known as Macedonia for a long time.
The squabble has prevented Macedonia from joining NATO, to which Greece already belongs. The two countries' governments have pledged to seek a solution this year.
INTERNATIONAL visitors to Canberra have reached record levels, up a further 10.2 per cent in the past 12 months, according to new national figures.
The 228,038 international visitors for the year ending September contributed an additional $114.8 million to the ACT economy.
Tourism employs more than 16,000 Canberrans.
The Tourism Research Australia International Visitor Survey indicates money spent by international visitors increased by 26.6 per cent up to a new record level of $547.4 million, well ahead of the national average of 10.4 per cent.
With a 30.3 per cent increase, China continues to be the ACT’s largest international visitor source market followed by the UK (9.6 per cent), the US (9.1 per cent), NZ (6.1 per cent), Indonesia (4.1 per cent) and India (3.7 per cent).
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Numbers Midday' game
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday afternoon's drawing of the New York Lottery's "Numbers Midday" game were:
6-7-1, Lucky Sum: 14
(six, seven, one; Lucky Sum: fourteen)
× Six people rescued after boating accident in San Jacinto River
HOUSTON— The Houston Fire Department conducted a search and rescue of six people Tuesday night after an accident left them stranded in the San Jacinto River.
Rescue boats were launched from 1298 Moonshine Hill and River Grove Park around 7:22 p.m.
According to HFD, three men and three women were on the boat when it hit a stump and started taking on water. The group managed to swim to a sandbar where they were rescued.
On Tuesday morning, the local train services on the central railway line came to a halt on Tuesday due to students’ agitation between Matunga and Dadar. The protesters stopped local train services between Matunga and CSMT (Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus) of the Central Line.
The students are reportedly protesting over jobs in railways. The protesters have alleged that they have cleared all examination but did not get job. Police has also reached the spot. Further details are awaited.
Due to some agitation between Matunga and Dadar, rail traffic affected between Matunga and CSMT…
— Central Railway (@Central_Railway) March 20, 2018
Federer takes sets streak to 26 at Wimbledon
LONDON: Defending champion Roger Federer took his streak of consecutive sets won at Wimbledon to 26 on Wednesday, reaching the third round with a 6-4, 6-4, 6-1 victory over Slovakia´s Lukas Lacko.
Top seed Federer, the eight-time champion, goes on to face either 39-year-old Ivo Karlovic of Croatia or Germany´s Jan-Lennard Struff.
Federer´s longest streak of sets won at Wimbledon was 34 between the third round in 2005 to the 2006 final.
On Wednesday, the 36-year-old Swiss star fired 16 aces and 48 winners past Lacko, the world number 73.
A 53-year-old man died in a fiery crash early Tuesday after investigators say his pickup truck inexplicably veered off the road in Pompano Beach.
The crash happened around 2 a.m. in the 600 block of South Dixie Highway East, the Broward Sheriff’s Office said.
Luis Mestre-Fernandez, of Miami, was driving north on South Dixie Highway East when his truck went off the road, over the sidewalk and struck a concrete pole, the sheriff’s office said.
The truck then caught fire and Mestre-Fernandez was unable to escape, the sheriff’s office said. He died at the scene.
Efforts to reach Mestre-Fernandez’s family were unsuccessful.
Investigators are trying to determine what caused Mestre-Fernandez’s truck to veer off course.
Authorities ask anyone with information to call Detective Michael Wiley at 954-321-4840.
rpiccardo@sun-sentinel.com, 954-356-4544 or Twitter @rebecapiccardo
ZURICH (AP) - FIFA has cleared teenage midfielder Sergei Eremenko to play for Russia at the World Cup by approving his change of national eligibility from Finland.
FIFA says a request by the Russian Football Union was approved Monday.
The 19-year-old Eremenko was born in Russia and currently plays on loan at Spartak Moscow. His father, Alexei, has Finnish citizenship after playing and coaching there for much of his career.
Sergei Eremenko represented Finland at youth level, following his elder brothers Alexei and Roman, who have both played more than 50 times for the full national team.
Roman Eremenko was playing for CSKA Moscow in 2016 when he tested positive for cocaine at a Champions League game. His two-year ban by UEFA expires in October.
Three private equity firms are reducing their stakes in Green Bancorp in Houston.
Friedman Fleischer & Lowe, Harvest Partners and Pine Brook Road Partners each plan to sell 1 million shares of common stock, according to a prospectus filed by the $4.3 billion-asset Green. The sales would reduce each firm's stake from 13.5% to 10.8%.
The prospectus did not set a price, though Green’s stock closed at $22.70 on Thursday.
Green, which will not receive any proceeds from the sale, prepared for the offering in December when it registered about 15 million shares of common stock for the firms.
Green has been working to exit energy lending since the downturn in that sector. The company, which charged off $68 million of energy loans in 2016, reduced the size of its energy portfolio by 37% last year, to $33.3 million.
Runners came together Saturday morning for the 4th annual Unity 5K on MLK event. More than 140 participants raced through downtown Savannah.
All proceeds from the event will support Blessings in a Book Bag, a group that feeds the less fortunate students on the weekend.
Founder Mahogany Bowers says the event not only unites the community but also shows everyone what Savannah is all about.
"It's amazing to see so many people from different backgrounds come together and cheer each other on. And we're so excited to be able to give everybody a foundation to be able to do that. This shows everybody what Savannah is about, and it's about unity."
This was the fourth year of the Unity 5K on MLK benefiting Blessings in a Book Bag a Unity Music Festival in the park followed the race.
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Another column about an almost inescapable subject - when will Cyril Ramaphosa be able to tip President Jacob Zuma out of the Union Buildings? Why is it taking so long?
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By Scott T. Sterling
Country singer Jillian Jacqueline is taking her love to the next level.
Jacqueline has revealed that she’s gotten engaged to her boyfriend, Bryan Brown, while on spending time in Paris. Brown is the guitarist in her band.
Related: Blake Shelton, Brad Paisley, Brantley Gilbert Top Watershed 2018
The singer shared the good news on Instagram, posting photos of the happy couple next to the Eiffel Tower and her engagement ring. See the post below.
KET’s Kentucky Collectibles Appraisal Fair in Paducah
Sixth season of popular KET series will be based on appraisal fair held June 24 at Paducah McCracken County Convention and Expo Center
Wondering if that stash in the attic is trash or treasure? Expert appraisers at the upcoming Kentucky Collectibles Appraisal Fair can help.
The 2017 Kentucky Collectibles Appraisal Fair will be held Saturday, June 24 from 9 am to 3 pm at the Paducah McCracken County Convention and Expo Center. Tickets are $25 and include the opportunity to have up to two items appraised by a regional expert.
KET’s production crews will be on hand to record appraisals from the fair, which will be broadcast during the series’ sixth season.
Kentucky Collectibles tells Kentucky stories through the prized antiques, memorabilia and family heirlooms shared by guests for appraisal. The series airs Saturdays at 4:30/3:30 pm on KET.
For more information or to purchase tickets call 1-800-432-0951 or visit KET.org/collectibles
A road safety campaign that uses images of a young Muslim girl wearing a hijab has dropped the pictures after they were accused of sexualising the child.
The religious headscarf is traditionally worn by Muslim women from the age of puberty to signal female modesty in front of men.
However, illustrations used in educational books and on the internet as part of the Children's Traffic Club London show a child aged four wearing a hijab.
Transport for London confirmed the campaign, which it had promoted and that has recruited around 60,000 children across the capital, would stop using the images.
Drawings of the young Muslim girl, called Razmi, in the stories show her wearing the hijab - which in Arabic means "partition" or "barrier" - in a variety of settings.
About Exeter Ring and Ride
A door-to-door return trip community transport service, taking passengers by minibus from their homes into the city centre and local supermarkets. Drivers are happy to assist in loading shopping onto the bus or taking it to people's front doors. Lunches and trips to local events and places of interest are also organised.
For those that don't recall, VDENC is a low-power, high-performance video encode engine added originally to Intel Skylake hardware. That aforelinked article covers the big benefits of using VDENC and the patches published earlier this year for enabling this Intel video encode engine on Linux.Patches have now hit VA-API for enabling VDENC on the newer Broxton and Kabylake hardware for supporting MPEG AVC videos.These latest patches are now in the intel-driver VA-API Git code if you are running Kabylake or Broxton hardware and looking for improved AVC video encode performance. It's also dependent upon some updated GuC/HuC patches.
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WASHINTON, United States — The White House says that U.S. President Donald Trump intends to nominate Kelly Knight Craft as the next U.S. ambassador to Canada.
Knight Craft is a big-money political donor and philanthropist with personal ties to the coal industry and professional connections to the White House and the U.S. Senate.
The Kentucky woman was appointed by President George W. Bush to serve as a United States delegate to the United Nations in 2007 and she also co-founded a charity to provide food, shelter and clothing to Sri Lankan children left homeless or orphaned following the devastating Asian tsunami of 2004.
Knight Craft's nomination to become the American ambassador to Canada needs to be approved by the U.S. Senate.
Her husband is coal billionaire Joe Craft, who is considered Kentucky's most powerful non-elected individual.
Pressure is mounting for Jeff Sessions to name a second special counsel as Senators Chuck Grassley and Lindsey Graham join Republicans calling for an investigation.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - 361 Degrees International Ltd
* retail sales (in terms of retail value) of 361° core branded products for q2 of 2017 increased by high single digit
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Hawaii is a market where national retailers typically rack up higher-than-average store sales and enjoy low vacancy rates. But headwinds from the continental U.S. are starting to reach America’s 50th state.
Store closings from Sports Authority Inc. and Sears Holdings Corp.’s Kmart chain have pushed vacancy rates higher, prompting some Hawaii landlords to become more aggressive in cutting rents and offering other concessions to attract tenants, according to brokers and market analysts.
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Something profound has happened to your camera.
Its very purpose — capturing images — has expanded to include a new role: creating a bridge between our physical and digital worlds.
That means with a smartphone camera, you will be able to see an Olympic figure skater suspended at the peak of a quadruple jump as if he were floating in your living room.
After the first battery capacity decrease marked in in an LG G-series phone, reports out of Korea say that we’re finally back on the upswing.
ETNews is relaying word from an official at a carrier that the LG G6 is undergoing network testing and has the first non-removable battery since the original Optimus G — water resistance is expected at IP68 levels, pretty much the toughest rating available.
Meantime, the 3,200mAh capacity represents the first increase since the G3 and G4, which both shared a 3,000mAh battery. The G5 had a 2,800mAh cell.
We’re also hearing affirmations of a heat pipe in the phone that may help disperse between 6 and 10 percent of the heat from the CPU.
Tonight’s WWE RAW takes place from the TD Garden in Boston with the final build for Sunday’s WWE SummerSlam pay-per-view.
Tonight’s show will feature Sasha Banks vs. Nia Jax with the winner facing RAW Women’s Champion Alexa Bliss on Sunday. No other matches have been announced for tonight but we do know that WWE Universal Champion Brock Lesnar is scheduled.
WWE is focusing on the following points for tonight:
* Every woman for herself: Sasha vs. Nia
* Joe is gonna get you
* Mizzed opportunity with The Miztourage and Jason Jordan
* Face your fear, Finn Balor
* Brothers on the mend, Rollins and Ambrose
An Annual program in Findlay helps get school supplies to kids who might not otherwise be able to
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers will pay tribute to one of baseball's most celebrated home runs by introducing a "Kirk Gibson seat" at Dodger Stadium.
The seat will be added in the right field pavilion at the spot where Gibson's game-ending homer landed during Game 1 of the 1988 World Series. The chair will be painted blue and feature Gibson's signature, the team announced Monday.
Tickets will cost $300 for a package that includes a companion seat, two commemorative T-shirts and food and drink. The Dodgers will donate $200 from each purchase to the Kirk Gibson Foundation to raise money and awareness for Parkinson's research.
"Kirk Gibson was part of one of the greatest moments in Dodger history, and we're thrilled to partner with Kirk to help him and his foundation raise funds and awareness in fighting Parkinson's disease," Chief Marketing Officer Lon Rosen said in a statement.
Organizers of President-elect Donald Trump’s inaugural parade say the marching band of Alabama’s oldest private, historically black liberal arts college has accepted an invitation to perform.
The move comes as historically black schools like Howard University, which marched in President Barack Obama’s first inaugural parade, said they didn’t apply to march at Trump’s inauguration.
The move has lit up Talladega College’s social media sites with a sharp debate about the band’s decision to participate. Some people voiced strong opposition, while others support the band’s participation.
The Presidential Inaugural Committee announced Friday the Talladega College Marching Tornadoes was among 40 groups, including high school bands and military organizations, scheduled to perform in the parade.
Talladega College officials haven’t returned phone calls and emails seeking comment.
President Muhammadu Buhari is currently meeting with governors of the governing All Progressives Congress (APC).
The meeting, which began at about 8pm, is holding inside the conference hall of the office of wife of the president at the presidential villa Abuja.
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, are also attending the meeting.
Governors in attendance include Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna, Yahaya Bello of Kogi, Simon Lalong of Plateau, Jibrilla Bindow of Adamawa, Abdulaziz Yari of Zamfara, Rochas Okorocha of Imo and Abdulahi Ganduje of Kano.
Others are Kashim Shetima of Borno, Abubakar Bello of Niger, Tanko Almakura of Nassarawa, Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo, Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun, Godwin Obaseki of Edo and Abubakar Bagudu of Kebbi.
HANOI, Vietnam — Vietnam is urging China to take responsible and constructive actions in the disputed South China Sea following a Pentagon report that highlighted Beijing military's buildup in the strategic waters.
Vietnamese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Le Thi Thu Hang told reporters that her government has legal basis and historical evidence to affirm its sovereignty over the Spratly and Paracel islands in the South China Sea and that acts by foreign countries on the islands without Vietnam's permission were illegal.
LONDON, Aug 12 (Reuters) - - CHELSEA 2 BURNLEY 3
A shambolic Chelsea side endured a miserable start to the defence of their Premier League title on Saturday, losing 3-2 at home to Burnley, with their new captain Gary Cahill and Cesc Fabregas sent off.
Cahill lunged clumsily at Steven Defour's shin after 14 minutes after losing the ball high up the pitch and referee Craig Pawson was prompt with a red card.
Sam Vokes capitalised on the numerical advantage and Chelsea's poor defending, scoring either side of a goal from team mate Stephen Ward, to send Burnley into the halftime break 3-0 up.
Antonio Conte's champions looked much livelier in the second half and newly-signed second-half substitute Alvaro Morata got one back in the 69th minute putting Burnley on the back foot. Defender David Luiz found the net in the 87th minute despite Chelsea being reduced to nine for the last 10 minutes.
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JOHNSON (KFSM) -- Police in Johnson blocked off South Wilkerson Street on Tuesday as firefighters battled a house fire.
The fire happened around 8 a.m. Tuesday morning at 5908 Wilkerson Street in Johnson.
The single-story home showed smoke coming from the roof and windows as crews worked to extinguish the blaze. The fire was quickly put out, and police said no injuries were reported. By 8:20 a.m., crews were left to knock down hot spots.
A cause of the fire has not been determined, but the fire marshal was investigating.
About Memory Cafe Crosby
The Dementia Cafe provides information about living with dementia and other services available locally in an informal and comfortable environment. A Dementia Cafe is also a place to relax, socialise and meet other people with dementia and their carers.
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Deputy Chief Justice Elizabeth Gwaunza
The Constitutional Court has dismissed an application by some Zimbabweans based in foreign lands to be allowed to vote in the harmonised elections from their respective bases.
Deputy Chief Justice Elizabeth Gwaunza found no merit in the application by Mr Gabriel Shumba (Zimbabwean lawyer), Mr Sibonile Mfumisi - both based in South Africa - and United Kingdom-based Mr Darlington Nyambiya.
The operative part of the judgment reads: "I found that the application cannot succeed. It is hereby ordered that the application is dismissed with no order as to costs."
SWP Branch Meeting: How can the left shape Brexit?
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - Boe Technology Group Co Ltd :
* SAYS IT SIGNS FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT TO INVEST ABOUT 7.0 BILLION YUAN ($1.06 billion) IN PROJECTS IN SUZHOU Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2B8WmOP Further company coverage: ($1 = 6.6171 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
If you watched "The Walking Dead" closely enough this season, you may have seen this coming. Jackson Lee Davis/AMC
Warning: There are major spoilers ahead for "The Walking Dead."
Sunday's mid-season finale of "The Walking Dead" promised a big, shocking moment fans would be talking about until the show returns and it made good on its word.
The show made a huge departure from the comic series when Carl revealed in the episode's final moments he was bitten by a walker at some point earlier on the show. Showrunner Scott Gimple said Carl's bite will play out as other bites have on the series. AKA Carl's toast. In an interview with ComicBook.com, Andrew Lincoln, who plays Carl's father Rick Gimple told him Carl would be dying.
Though many were surprised, eagle-eyed fans may have had an inkling if they were watching the show carefully or have been paying attention to actor Chandler Riggs on social media. Keep reading to see the clues that hinted that Riggs time was short on "The Walking Dead."
Pandora the cat presents her own coping mechanisms for Oxford life.
With 5th Week Blues nearly behind us, Pandora (Cherwell Life’s omniscient cat) decides to give her own advice on how to deal with the pressures Oxford may still bring…
My tutor still says my collection was poor.
But I had a nice holiday.
Conclusion: he is a fool.
I have a tutorial to prepare for.
But I am awfully stressed.
Conclusion: take nap.
I should probably read some books.
But the bar is open.
Conclusion: wine.
I hear people chat shit about me in the bar.
But I do not care for these people.
Conclusion: do not care.
The tomcat behind the bar winks. He says I should go to Cellar.
But mother would be dubious.
Conclusion: wink back.
Alive at Eight: Indonesian Junk w/Last Sons Of Krypton (8pm); DJ: The French Connection (10pm)
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Event time: 12pm-12am
The Summer Soulstice Music Festival, presented by Miller Lite and hosted by the East Side BID, will take over E. North Avenue for one day on Saturday, June 24. The Festival is one of Milwaukee’s largest music festivals with 18 Milwaukee bands on three stages, produced by Made in Milwaukee.
In its 17th year, the Summer Soulstice Music Festival is a celebration of the East Side and the longest day of the year. Enjoy live entertainment, a Milwaukee Maker Market, East Side restaurants, food trucks, dodgeball, BMX stunt bikes, the Adventure Rock Wall, bowling, family-friendly activities and more.
Kick off the event with Urban Om yoga at North Point Water Tower Park at 10 AM with The Urban 108: Summer Soulstice Music Festival
For a full program of Summer Soulstice Music Festival activities please visit http://summersoulsticemke.com/
11 yr old boy kidnapped, raped in Abu Hulaifa
KUWAIT: An 11-year-old Syrian boy was kidnapped and raped in Abu Hulaifa yesterday. The boy was going to a grocery store when a sports-utility-vehicle pulled over next to him, then a man came out of it and pulled the kid inside. The suspect took the boy to an isolated place where he raped him them left him and disappeared. The boy told his family about what happened, so they took him to the police station and lodged a complaint. Detectives are working on the case.
By Hanan Al-Saadoun
New Mercedes-Benz A-Class sedan aims for attainable luxury
This version of the Mercedes-Benz A-Class sedan was designed for the Chinese market, but expect the four-door A-Class to make it to the United States eventually as Mercedes’ new entry-level model.
The post New Mercedes-Benz A-Class sedan aims for attainable luxury appeared first on Digital Trends.
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Wests-UC veteran Joe Cooke hopes a new national Twenty20 club tournament will be a pivotal turning point for cricket in Canberra that will keep the region's brightest stars in the ACT.
Cricket Australia has launched a 10-team competition pitting the winner of each state and territory's premier Twenty20 competitions against each other, with runners-up from NSW and Victoria also gifted a berth.
West-UC batsman Joe Cooke celebrating a century Photo: Jeffrey Chan
The tournament looms as a drawcard for the ACT with younger players gifted the opportunity to put their name up in lights against the best grade cricketers in the country.
Wests are coming to grips with the looming departure of star all-rounder Tom Engelbrecht to Sydney, with the leg-spinner following a long line of Canberrans up the Hume Highway.
Cooke has spent 11 seasons with Wests - the ACT's reigning Twenty20 champions - and believes the national competition gives Cricket ACT an avenue to develop careers at home for the younger generation.
Ahmed Hatem, The Associated Press
CAIRO -- Egypt has put on display ancient artifacts recently retrieved from Italy after they were confiscated by the Italian police months ago.
Sabah Abdel-Razek, the general director of the Egyptian Museum, told The Associated Press on Wednesday that the artifacts include five burial masks, 11 vessels, 151 small statutes and over 20,000 coins from different eras.
Egyptian authorities have said the artifacts were likely excavated and smuggled out of the country in secret, as no museum has records of them.
Egypt says it has retrieved around 1,000 artifacts from 10 different countries over the past two years.
March 19 (Reuters) - Affimed Nv:
* AFFIMED APPOINTS DR. LEILA ALLAND AS CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER
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Masked robbery suspect wanted by Richland Co. deputies
Authorities in Richland County are searching for an armed robbery suspect.
TOKYO: The board of Irish pharmaceutical company Shire will recommend a new £46 billion (US$64 billion) takeover bid by Japanese firm Takeda to its shareholders, it said in a statement released on Tuesday (Apr 24) night.
It said it was "willing to recommend the revised proposal to Shire shareholders subject to satisfactory resolution of the other terms of the possible offer", setting a new May 8 deadline for the conclusion of negotiations.
California plans to file a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Justice over federal restrictions on some law enforcement grants to so-called sanctuary cities, a spokesperson for the California's attorney general office said on Monday.
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Additionally, the city of San Francisco filed its own lawsuit against the department late last week, saying the federal government has improperly sought to force local jurisdictions to enforce national immigration law by imposing funding conditions.
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From a historic train built in 1912 to lazy rivers, splash pads and an archery range, the options for cool and family-friendly fun are plenty in the Phoenix-area's public parks. Wochit
Princess Eugenie and her long-term boyfriend Jack Brooksbank will marry on Friday, October 12, her father, the Duke of York, has announced.
The Queen’s granddaughter will tie the knot at St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle after the pair revealed their engagement in Nicaragua last month.
At the time a statement from Buckingham Palace said: “The Duke and Duchess of York are delighted to announce the engagement of Princess Eugenie to Mr Jack Brooksbank.
King Tut's incredible mask has always been the subject of debate with many scholars believing its damaged nameplate was never made specifically for him.
The "Ant-Man" franchise (a subsidiary of the Marvel Cinematic Universe) is responsible for the two biggest movies ever made about people getting smaller. In the case of "Ant-Man and the Wasp," in theaters this week, our hero (played by Paul Rudd) will be growing giant as well as tiny.
Heavy rains continued to lash most parts of Himachal Pradesh, with Shimla recording the highest rainfall in a day in the last 68 years, the met department said.
"As per the rainfall recorded today, Shimla witnessed 118.6 mm rains during the last 24 hours. This is the highest rainfall in the city in a day in the last 68 years as per the data available with our department since 1951," Met department director Manmohan Singh told PTI.
"The previous highest rainfall in Shimla was at 108.4 mm, recorded on April, 15, 2005," he said.
Met office said that formation of tall cumulonimbus clouds and moisture incursion from both the Arabian sea and Bay of Bengal led to heavy rains in Shimla. "When monsoon shifts from south to north, close to foothills, such heavy rain occurs," he said.
Heavy rainfall occurred at isolated places in Bilaspur, Solan, Sirmaur and Una districts of Himachal Pradesh. Rainfall is likely to occur at isolated parts of the state tomorrow.
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April 13 Polaris Industries Inc :
* Polaris voluntarily recalls certain off-road vehicles
* Voluntarily recalling certain model year 2015 RANGER 900s
* No injuries have been reported from any of recalled units
* In conjunction with U.S. CPSC, voluntarily recalling certain model year 2015 RANGER 900s due to faulty fasteners on a heat shield
* Repair costs for recall repairs are not material and were contemplated in co's full year 2017 earnings guidance issued in January
* Also recalling certain model year 2017 Sportsman ATVs due to a potentially faulty electronic power steering unit
* Model year 2015 RANGER recall covers 51,000 units, model year 2017 Sportsman ATV recall covers 3,800 units Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Feb 2(Reuters) - Jiangsu Changjiang Electronics Technology Co Ltd
* Says it cuts share issue size to raise up to 4.35 billion yuan in share private placement
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Residents were evacuated from the Pinewood Manor Apartments in Saginaw Wednesday night.
At this time it is unclear why.
The Red Cross disaster services team was at the complex, located at 2715 S. Jefferson, to evaluate the situation.
People were seen standing and sitting outside of the complex.
The Saginaw County Sheriff's Department said their road patrol and support division were at the apartment to assist in evacuation.
There were Saginaw city firetrucks, STARS buses and sheriff's deputies on scene Wednesday night.
TV5 will update once we get more information.
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Mohamed Salah could feature in the World Cup group stage after the Egyptian Football Association announced his shoulder injury should keep him out for a maximum of three weeks.
The Liverpool forward suffered the injury in the first half of the Reds' defeat to Real Madrid in Saturday's Champions League final.
A statement on the EFA's Facebook page read: 'Dr Mohamed Abu Ula confirmed that the period of absence of Salah due to injury will not exceed three weeks.'
Mohamed Salah will make the World Cup after Egypt announced he will return in three weeks
Egypt open their World Cup campaign against Uruguay on Friday, June 15. The African side also play Russia (June 19) and Saudi Arabia (June 25) in Group A.
The Pharaohs secured their place at the tournament courtesy of Salah, who scored a last minute winner in their play-off clash against Congo.
Salah struck from the penalty spot to wrap up a 2-1 victory, and help his nation book their place in a first World Cup tournament since 1990.
THE B LIST: Cabinet Member Jeff Sessions Left Out in Cold for Trump’s First State Dinner
The Attorney General muscled out of a White House State Dinner?
Say it ain’t so, Jeff?
Jeff Sessions didn’t make the invite list tonight to hang out with Trump cabinet A-Listers John Sullivan, Gen. Mattis, Mike Pompeo, Steven Mnuchin, John Bolton, Larry Kudlow, Kirsten Nielsen, And Wilbur Ross.
The Attorney General is regarded as the one of the four most important cabinet officials because of the importance and age of the department.
Not Tuesday night.
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Are u a Fan/Friend of Ric Flair?If so, we need prayers & positive energy 4 our Living Legend as he is dealing w/some tough medical issues🙏🏻 — MelindaMorrisZanoni (@LegacyTalentCEO) August 14, 2017
The media representative for wrestler Ric Flair says the WWE hall of famer is in the hospital.Melinda Morris Zanoni of Legacy Talent and Entertainment tweeted Monday that "we need prayers & positive energy 4 our Living Legend as he is dealing w/some tough medical issues."It's not clear where Flair is hospitalized. He lives in Charlotte.
Not even 5 per cent of all companies have Even though discussions about equal payment and hiring seem to be slowly bearing fruit amongst America’s employers, change in leading roles seems to be long in coming when looking at top management positions. In fact, 2017 started off with 32 females occupying chief executive positions in companies. In May 2018, there are only 24 women left leading the
BEREA, Ohio (AP) – Browns rookie defensive end Myles Garrett, the No. 1 overall pick in this year’s draft, injured his left foot late in practice on Wednesday.
Garrett was rushing quarterback Brock Osweiler during a two-minute drill when he went down in the backfield. He stayed on the ground for nearly a minute and was checked by a trainer and coach Hue Jackson before being helped up and hobbling to the sideline.
He did not return to practice and limped into the field house when the Browns were forced to go indoors because of inclement weather. Garrett continued to favor his foot when he walked into the locker room.
Jackson said he would not know the extent of Garrett’s injury until he is examined by doctors. Garrett missed time earlier this spring with an unspecified injury.
The Browns signed Garrett to a four-year, $30.4 million contract.
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BHOPAL: Bagh Sewania police have arrested two employees of a cash management service company for fraudulently withdrawing Rs 83.81 lakh from 31 ATMs of State Bank of India and Bank of Baroda situated in the city. The surprise audit conducted of three SBI ATMs unearthed the fraud.
SHO Baghsewania Lalit Singh said that the two accused Pooran Pandey and Navneet Singh Arora worked for Logicash Solutions Private Limited in the city. Their work was to deposit cash in ATMs as per the details provided by Logicash company. They deposited less money in ATMs but mentioned full amount in company records.
Lalit Singh said that the process of recovery is under process. The goods or assets they bought from fraud money will also be checked. The fraud was committed over a span of one year.
“The two were employed for the past one and half years with the company,” said Singh. Police have registered a case under Sections 420, 409, 468, 471, 34 and 120 B of the IPC and have started further investigation.
China has lodged a diplomatic protest with India over a visit by a parliamentary delegation from self-ruled Taiwan, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday. Three Taiwanese parliamentarians, led by ruling Democratic Progressive Party legislator Kuan Bi-ling, began their visit to New Delhi on Monday.
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Tusshar Kapoor is currently in Hyderabad shooting for Rohit Shetty’s Golmaal Again. While busy with the shooting schedule, a special person came to meet Tusshar Kapoor on the sets of the film. The special person was none other than his son Laksshya.
Tusshar Kapoor shared a picture holding his son and wrote, “Evenings in Hyderabad, 1st outdoor for Laksshya…. #Ramojifilmcity #Golmaalagain.” Although the shot was taken from far, the cute moments between the father and son is adorable.
Directed by Rohit Shetty, the fourth instalment in the popular Golmaal franchise will mark the return of actors Ajay Devgn, Arshad Warsi, Kunal Kemmu, Johnny Lever and Shreyas Talpade. Golmaal Again is set for Diwali 2017 release.
Tourism Fiji conducted its Annual India Roadshow from July 24 to August 1, 2017 across six cities of India. The roadshow saw participation from 10 Fijian partners including, Tourism Fiji, Fiji Airways, Rosie Holidays (inbound operator), Tour Managers (inbound operator), Ahura Resorts (property), Grand Pacific Hotel (property), Namale Resort and Spa (property), Nanuku Auberge (property), Raffe Hotels (property), The Pearl South Pacific (property). Showcasing Fiji’s offerings in the cities of Mumbai, Kolkata, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Chennai and Bengaluru the tourism board saw a positive response for the event in each city. Over 550 agents attended the roadshow across all six cities and hailed it a success for the delegation.
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Women’s varsity planned in capital
Islamabad: Capital Administration and Development Division (CADD) has initiated the process of establishment of university for women in Islamabad in collaboration with the Higher Education Commission (HEC).
Minister of State for CADD Dr. Tariq Fazal Chaudhry held meeting with HEC Chairman Dr. Mukhtar Ahmad and discussed the administrative and legal issues pertaining to the establishment of University.
Initially, the university will start educational activities in F-7/2 college, which will be shifted to a purpose-built campus. Dr. Mukhtar told the minister that funds for the university are available with the HEC and will be transferred to the University after the approval of its Charter and appointment of Vice Chancellor.
MILWAUKEE (AP) -- The Milwaukee Bucks will open their 50th anniversary season on the road against the Boston Celtics on Oct. 18.
After the season opener, the Bucks open a four-game homestand at BMO Harris Bradley Center with a nationally televised game on ESPN against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Oct. 20. The Bucks also host the three-time defending Eastern Conference champion Cavaliers on Dec. 19 and will play at Cleveland on Nov. 7 and March 19.
The Bucks will host defending NBA champs the Golden State Warriors on Jan. 12 and play at Golden State on March 29.
Milwaukee has two December home matchups against the rival Chicago Bulls on Dec. 15 and Dec. 26.
The Bucks will host the Washington Wizards in a Martin Luther King Jr. Day matinee on Jan. 15.
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On Thursday, Northmor topped Mount Gilead 25-7, 25-13, 25-12 to stay on the winning track.
Jordyn Zoll tallied 24 assists, seven digs, two aces and a block; while Caitlin Thebeault contributed nine assists, five kills and seven digs. Anna Donner tallied 12 kills, eight digs and three aces; Leslie Brubaker added six kills and four blocks and Kelsie Fike had four kills and four aces. Also, Cristianna Boggs picked up seven digs and both Hanna Bentley and Hope Miracle added one block each.
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Highland would improve to 19-0, 12-0 in league play with a win over Cardington by scores of 25-20, 25-16 and 25-13 on Thursday.
In the road match, the Scots got 17 kills and two aces from Raina Terry. Both Gena West and Makenna Belcher finished with eight kills, while Bailey Santo added six. Also, Parker Steck and Mikaela Brown both tallied a pair of aces.
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The president and treasurer of Middletown Youth Football and Cheer is at the center of an alleged money grab. (WXIX)
The president and treasurer of Middletown Youth Football and Cheer is at the center of an alleged money grab.
FOX19 NOW is not naming her because she has not been charged, though she is being investigated by Middletown police.
She tells FOX19 NOW she did not take the $41,000.
She was notified of the investigation in December.
Now on paid leave, she says this investigation centers around receipts, not in the paperwork. She said that amounts to not doing the right bookkeeping for the organization.
“They accused the last president of stashing $30,000 in his home. I just feel like there are things in the pee wee organization that are run poorly -- they try to find people to blame," she said.
It is expected that she will be indicted by a grand jury in the coming days.
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Actor Steve Reevis, known for his roles in “Fargo” and “Last of the Dogmen,” has died. He was 55.
Reevis passed Thursday at a hospital in Missoula, Montana. The cause of death was not immediately clear.
The actor, who was a member of northwestern Montana’s Blackfeet Tribe, also appeared in “Dances With Wolves,” “Geronimo,” and the 2005 release of “The Longest Yard.”
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He also appeared on television shows, including “Walker, Texas Ranger,” “Jag,” and “Bones.”
The actor left behind his wife, Macile, and four children.
This article originally appeared in the New York Post.
The notoriously private heiress Athina Onassis is hoping to sell the property, purchased with her soon to be ex-husband two years ago, for $3.25 million.
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Milwaukee's first-ever mandolin festival, featuring:
- June 1 - Evan Marshall and Brian Oberlin
- June 2 - Carlo Aonzo and Rene Izquierdo
- June 3 - Don Stiernberg Trio
All concerts at 7:30pm, at UWM Recital Hall
$45 for all three concerts, in advance
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Arvid Carlsson, who has died aged 95, shared the 2000 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, with Eric Kandel and Paul Greengard, for discoveries which led to the development of drugs for Parkinson’s and other diseases.
During the 1950s Carlsson explored the biology of a brain chemical called dopamine which, at the time, was thought to be merely a precursor of a more important brain hormone called noradrenaline.
Carlsson showed that dopamine was an important hormone and neurotransmitter in its own right and that it was concentrated in a region of the brain, the basal ganglia, that controls the motion of limbs.
Working with mice and rabbits, he used a naturally occurring substance, reserpine,...
Regional Roundup: Top New Features This Week Around Our Broadway World - 4/14; A RAISIN IN THE SUN at Arena Stage, JC SUPERSTAR in Raleigh and More! BroadwayWorld presents a comprehensive weekly roundup of regional stories around our Broadway World, which include videos, editor spotlights, regional reviews and more. This week, we feature A RAISIN IN THE SUN at Arena Stage, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR in Raleigh, and SCOTTSBORO BOYS in Phoenix, just to name a few.
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Washington (CNN) The Supreme Court has denied a request from Pennsylvania Republicans to block new congressional maps that could tilt several key races in Democrats' favor from being used in the midterm elections.
GOP leaders of the state House and Senate asked the court for an emergency stay blocking the implementation of the maps, which were unveiled last month by the state Supreme Court after it ruled that the previous maps had been gerrymandered in violation of Pennsylvania's Constitution.
Lawyers for House Speaker Mike Turzai and Senate President Pro Tempore Joseph Scarnati argued that the state's high court overstepped its authority in setting a deadline for lawmakers to draw new maps -- and then, when the GOP-led Legislature missed that deadline, producing new maps drawn by an expert selected by the court.
National Republicans and Democrats are paying close attention to the Pennsylvania developments.
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Kwinana Freeway has been reopened after being closed in both directions due to a bushfire burning in Wellard.
Smoke over the road prompted the closure between Mundijong Road and Mortimer Road just before midday.
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The fire has been burning in nearby bushland since about 11am, with emergency crews at the scene.
Motorists were asked to avoid the area, reduce speed and drive carefully due to smoke.
Up to 30 firefighters are battling the blaze, with air support assisting ground crews.
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Sabres forward Johan Larsson will sit the next two games after being suspended by the league for cross-checking Vincent Trocheck in the face in the final seconds of Buffalo’s 4-2 loss Thursday night.
Although he has no prior history, the NHL Department of Player Safety ruled, that while Larsson did not intend to hit Trocheck in the face, his stick rides up his shoulder and to the face which is not a hockey play.
“When a player attempts to intentionally use his stick to deliver a blow to an opponent he cannot necessarily be excused of responsibility when it lands in an unintended place,” the league said.
Larsson will miss the Sabres’ game on Saturday against the Blues and Tuesday’s showdown with the Ducks.
Feb 14 Zhejiang Jasan Holding Group Co Ltd
* Says it plans to buy garment maker Zhejiang Qiaoer Tingting Garment for 870 million yuan ($126.80 million) via cash, share issue
* Says it aims to raise up to 192.3 million yuan in private placement of shares to fund the acquisition
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Second Saturday Artist Reception-Morgan Adams, Beth Dary and Kathy Knutell
Saturday, October 14, 2017
6:00 pm - 9:00pm
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4601 Sheridan Rd
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Meet the artists and enjoy refreshments at the opening reception for Lemon Street Gallery member artists Morgan Adams - Painter, Beth Dary- Fiber Artist and Kathy Knutell - Watercolor painter. This exhibit in the Brick Gallery runs from September 27 - October 22, 2017. Regular gallery hours are Wednesday 11-6pm, Thursday 11-8pm, Friday and Saturday 11-6pm and Sunday 11-4pm.
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Indianapolis 500 winner Will Power photographed at The Dallas Morning News on Wednesday, May 30, 2018, in Dallas. (Smiley N. Pool/The Dallas Morning News)
Will Power, the 2014 IndyCar champion, stopped by Dallas just three days after winning the 2018 Indianapolis 500.
He will be back in The Metroplex for the DXC Technology 600 at Texas Motor Speedway to defend his 2017 win, but in the meantime, get to know the Aussie with this video below.
For more coverage of the upcoming race, visit dallasnews.com/motorsports.
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The Timothy Woods vs. Tim Caron fight at CES MMA 48 finished with a bang on Friday night.
That bang was Woods knocking himself out 83 seconds into the action.
The fighters were grappling up against the cage when Woods decided to try and throw Caron onto the mat and get the upper hand.
Timothy Woods (bottom) was carried out on a stretcher and responsive minutes later. (@ZPGifs/Twitter)
But as they both fell to the floor, Woods did not put his hands up to brace the fall.
Defenseless from his own momentum, Woods’ forehead smacked into the mat and left him unconscious.
Seconds into Caron realizing this, he began to throw punches but the fight was quickly stopped.
Woods was carried out on a stretcher and responsive minutes later
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Could the Windrush scandal, or the changes to immigration rules in what became known as the "hostile environment" policy, hit the Conservative Party's chances of getting elected in areas where there are large numbers of ethnic minority voters?
Lord Cooper, David Cameron's director of strategy when he was prime minister, played down the prominence of the "hostile environment" phrase in the last government.
But he told Radio 4's World at One that unless the party "significantly increases its support among non-white voters... the pace at which the country is becoming more ethnically diverse will overtake it".
NEW YORK — Baltimore linebacker Za'Darius Smith and Washington cornerback Bashaud Breeland have been fined $18,231 by the NFL for hits last weekend.
Smith was called for roughing the passer after hitting Pittsburgh's Ben Roethlisberger in the Ravens' loss to the Steelers.
Breeland made a horsecollar tackle of Kansas City running back Kareem Hunt in the third quarter of the Redskins' loss to the Chiefs last Monday night.
Oakland punter Marquette King was docked $9,115 by the league after he threw a football at a Denver Broncos player following a failed fake punt. He was penalized 15 yards for unsportsmanlike conduct.
Newmarket resident Mary Madden McKinnon asked:
The other day I read a letter to the editor that stated the Newmarket Public Library needs to be replaced since the population has reached 100,000. I have no complaints about the town’s growth. What I would like to know is what number the population of Newmarket needs to become before it is declared a city?
These answers come from Town of Newmarket officials:
The last official population estimate from the York Region official plan puts our population at 88,700. I am not aware of any population threshold that defines a town vs. city. For example, in Ontario we have the city of Kenora with a population of approximately 15,000, and the town of Oakville with a population somewhere around 190,000.
First modern case of 'river piracy' blamed on global warming After water gushing from a glacier in northwest Canada suddenly switched from one river to another, scientists were quick to link the phenomenon to climate change.
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Ambassador Al-Kaabi was critically wounded in Kandahar attack that also killed five Emirati aid workers.
The ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Afghanistan died on Wednesday of wounds sustained in a bomb attack in Kandahar last month that also killed five Emirati aid workers, the UAE's foreign ministry announced.
"With great sadness and sorrow, we mourn the martyr of the nation and his duty, the righteous son Juma Mohammed Abdullah al-Kaabi, who gave his pure soul for the sake of humanity," the ministry said in a statement quoted by official news agency WAM.
The diplomats were expected to open a number of UAE-backed projects as part of an aid programme in Afghanistan.
The Taliban denied carrying out the bombing, saying the attack was a result of "internal local rivalry".
Source: Reuters news agency
ILOILO City – Charged with robbery with homicide, a 35-year-old farmer had been arrested.
Officers served Joemar Bolao with an arrest warrant at his residence in Barangay Gimanay, Balasan, Iloilo, a police report showed.
Bolao was accused of committing the crime in Roxas City.
He was taken to the Balasan police station where he was temporarily detained after his arrest around 2 p.m. on Thursday.
Judge Alma Bañas-Delfin of the Regional Trial Court Branch 5 (Roxas City) issued the warrant. She did not grant the suspect bail./PN
Aug 14 (Reuters) - China Metal International Holdings Inc :
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The Celtic violinist Máiréad Nesbitt comes to Cascio Interstate Music to perform and provide a master class! More info about Máiréad Nesbitt:
For more than a decade, Máiréad Nesbitt has enchanted millions of fans around the world as the Celtic violinist and founding member of the globetrotting music phenomenon Celtic Woman. Loyal fans of all ages, across geographical and cultural boundaries far beyond the musical heritage of Ireland, have adored her beguiling stage presence and versatile instrumental talents. As the featured violin soloist on all 11 Celtic Woman albums, each title achieved the coveted #1 slot on the Billboard World Music Chart, an Emmy-nomination for one of her companion television specials and her most recent album with the group, “Destiny”, received a 2017 Grammy Nomination for Best World Music Album.
The pair will be on the road for nine weeks during “The Adventures of Kesha and Macklemore” Tour including a Houston date.
Kesha’s latest NO.1 album “Rainbow” and GRAMMY nominations show that she’s ready to conquer along side her touring partner who had his first solo effort in 12 years, “Gemini” debut at NO.2 on the Billboard 200 chart.
Both artists are finishing off sold out tours and are ready to start a new one.
$1 from every ticket sold during this tour will be donated. Kesha’s proceeds will be going RAINN which is the largest anti-sexual assault organization in the U.S. while Macklemore’s will be donated to M Plus 1, which focuses on the advances in racial and social justice.
Kesha and Macklemore will be at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion on June 23rd, 2018
Tickets go on sale Friday, December 15th at 10 am
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Arrest warrants have been issued for three people accused of staging an accident between a car and a rented U-Haul truck in an alleged insurance fraud case. Lavelda Rogers, 50, Wanda Wrightner, 50, and Kenneth Blake, 51, are accused of fraudulent insurance acts, according to affidavits attached to arrest warrants filed in December in Miller County.
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Keyboard Cat, famous on the internet for playing the electronic keyboard, has died at the age of 9. His real name was Bento.
Bento probably isn't the keyboard cat you're thinking of. The one in the 2007 viral video is named Fatso, who died in 1987
Fatso inspired the iconic Play Him Off, Keyboard Cat meme.
Fatso's owner, Charlie Schmidt, adopted Bento in 2010 from a shelter.
"[Bento] is my best friend. This cat makes me make art. He's always motivating me to take pictures of him, draw him. He's just motivating artistically," Schmidt said in an ad the pair did for animal shelters.
Schmidt told BuzzFeed News that the two made their first video together three days after he brought the cat from the shelter.
Our rock is special — it's alive. But how did life begin here and is it likely elsewhere?
Following Friday night rocket attack, Israel Air Force strikes two Hamas targets in southern Gaza.
Israel Air Force planes on Saturday hit two Hamas targets at a military site in southern Gaza, an IDF spokesman reported.
The strike was in retaliation for a rocket fired at Israel from Gaza on Friday night.
Friday's rocket exploded in an open area, miraculously causing no injuries or damage.
The IDF also noted that an air raid siren sounding in the Eshkol region around 12:00a.m. Saturday morning was a false alarm, since no rockets were fired into Israeli territory.
Following the strikes on Hamas, an IDF spokesman emphasized that "the IDF sees Hamas as being solely responsible for what happens in Gaza."
From "An Affair to Remember" to "Sleepless in Seattle," New York City's Empire State Building is an icon for romance in film. On Tuesday, real-life couples exchanged vows at the top of the world-famous - and romantic - New York landmark.
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13 new and notable (and 1 WTF) Android apps and live wallpapers from the last two weeks including Google Podcasts, Adobe Spark Post, and IGTV (6/10/18 - 6/23/18)
TORONTO – Instagram is expanding its shopping feature to Canada.
The social media giant will allow businesses to tag products in their posts, which users can tap to purchase or learn more about.
The feature will also let businesses add a “Shop” tab to their profiles and collect data on how many people are tapping to see or buy their products via Instagram.
Alongside Canada, the feature will also be available in France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Brazil, Australia and the U.K.
It originally launched in the U.S. last year.
The social media giant said 200 million people visit business profiles on the app every day, but only one third already follow the company they’re browsing.
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Canyon Barry scored a season-high 30 points and No. 15 Florida rode a big second-half surge to a 114-95 victory over Auburn on Tuesday night.
The Gators (21-5, 11-2 Southeastern Conference) also blew past their previous scoring high of 106 points en route to a seventh straight win. They dominated after going into halftime locked in a 50-50 tie, coming out of the locker room on a 13-3 run and never looking back.
Florida shot 56 percent from the field and made 11 of 19 3-point attempts and 37 of 42 free throws.
Auburn (16-10, 5-8) became the first team to reach its season average in regulation against the Gators, but couldn’t slow them down on the other end.
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The game was so dominated by offense that 13 players scored in double figures.
Anfernee McLemore led Auburn with 19 points, T.J. Dunans had 13 and Ronnie Johnson 12.
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Volleyball draws a crowd: Haley Doolittle, center, sends the ball over the net during the volleyball scrimmage Friday night at the South Harrison Middle School. South Harrison will be playing volleyball as a new girls’ sport during the 2017 season. The team is coached by Brett Ewald who led the team through a demonstration of teamwork during the 45-minute scrimmage. Bulldog fans packed the bleachers in the gym for the event which was held prior to a barbecue hosted by the Bulldog Boosters. South Harrison will be playing in a jamboree on Aug. 17 at Rock Port and will open the season on Aug. 23 at Lathrop.
Whether it's sails, paddles, skis or motors, visitors will find the largest selection of boats and accessories at the 2017 Atlanta Boat Show, which docks at the Georgia World Congress Center Jan. 12-15.
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Officials from NASA and SpaceX briefed the media on Monday’s scheduled launch of a commercial Dragon spacecraft on an automated resupply mission to the International Space Station. It will be the 12th SpaceX cargo flight to the research outpost.
Four people were wounded on Monday morning when a pipe bomb exploded in a pedestrian tunnel below the New York Port Authority bus terminal.
One of them is the suspected bomber, who was arrested by police. The lives of the other three were not in danger according to rescue officials.
Sloan Harwell, 4, of Boston, Mass. plays with a giant lighted peg board during a New Year's celebration at the CNSE Children's Museum of Science and Technology on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2014, in North Greenbush, N.Y. The children and adults rang in the new year at 12 noon during the event at the museum.
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A Cirque du Soleil performer has died after falling during a show in Tampa.The theatrical company announced on Twitter Sunday that Yann Arnaud fell Saturday night while performing an aerial straps number during the show VOLTA.Arnaud was taken to a hospital after the fall, where he later died. Cirque du Soleil canceled its final two Tampa shows Sunday while the company and authorities investigate how the accident happened.The entertainment group's President Daniel Lamarre said, "the entire Cirque du Soleil family is in shock and devastated by this tragedy."Arnaud had been a performer with Cirque du Soleil for more than 15 years.
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Alibaba is expanding Hema, a chain of cashless supermarkets.
The stores are sprawling and offer a giant selection of fresh food, including seafood that shoppers can select and send to the kitchen to be cooked before the end of their trip.
Shoppers can also order groceries online for delivery in under 30 minutes.
Customers use their smartphones to shop and pay for their groceries at Hema.
The biggest e-commerce company in China, Alibaba, is growing a chain of cashless supermarkets unlike anything in the US. The chain, called Hema, will double its locations in China to nearly 60 this year.
Shoppers use their phones to pay for food at Hema, much like at Amazon's new cashierless stores, Amazon Go.
But Hema also has two other key services: chefs that will cook shoppers' groceries on demand, and couriers that deliver online orders in under 30 minutes.
Here's what Hema is like.
April 5 NRK Co Ltd :
* Says all of its second series unregistered and unsecured private convertible bonds have been subscribed on April 5
* Says it has raised 2.5 billion won in total
Source text in Korean: goo.gl/bBNiIG
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By Alexandra Janney, Daily Camera
The Good Food 100, the brainchild of a Boulder entrepreneur and her partner, launches today with a list of the top restaurants and institutions nationwide working to make the food supply more sustainable.
On the list are 13 Boulder County establishments, including The Kitchen, and the Boulder Valley School District, among others.
To food enthusiasts, sustainability means that ingredients are organic, locally grown, and their sources clearly identified.
Kimbal Musk, co-founder of The Kitchen and a proponent of local, sustainable food sourcing, said the Good Food 100 is an important step toward making a healthy food supply a priority. The Kitchen received a “6,” on the ranking, the highest score possible.
“Trust is the currency of our generation,” Musk said. “So much trust has been lost in today’s food world, and it’s just not okay. Ingredient transparency — where our food comes from— is key to earning and maintaining trust.”
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Darkness of His Dreams
Dreams of cities paved in gold
–Gold, shiny glittering rocks
That people rape the Earth to obtain
And kill each other to keep–
Reality of soul sucked cities
Bathed in blood;
Washed in tears.
Miserable misers in golden towers,
Pay prostitutes to take golden showers.
While gold-less commoners
Scratch, scrape and struggle
For stale day-old bread,
Drenched in disease and despair
In the gutters and factories
Slaves to rent, groceries,
And rabid materialism.
Shiny black boot heels
Pressing down on their throats,
Finger pointing down the
Rat infested alleyway
Toward the new neighbors,
Whispers in desperate ears,
“Its their fault you can’t stand up.”
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Police raided two shopping malls in Pattaya on Thursday and arrested five vendors for allegedly selling fake brand-name watches and handbags.
Acting on complaints from representatives of popular brands, police raided the two malls and seized 700 items, including suspected fake watches and bags imitating popular brands such as Rolex, Cartier and Gucci.
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Supplied video obtained Thursday, May 31, 2018 of USGS Volcanologist Wendy Stovall with an update on the status of Kilauea Volcano on May 30, 2018 (HST). Activity at the summit and Lower East Rift Zone remains high. Fissure 8 is still producing very high fountains. (AAP VIDEO/Supplied/USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory)
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A Winnipeg man is facing an attempted murder charge after a man was found with severe head injuries in Richmond West.
Police said they were called Saturday to the 100 block of Newdale Avenue to check on a person’s well-being. Upon arrival, officers found a 28-year-old man with severe head injuries. He was taken to hospital in critical condition.
On Monday, police arrested Quenton Beardy-Thorassie, 25, from Winnipeg in connection with the incident.
He was charged with attempt murder, two counts of failure to comply with recognizance, and fail to appear.
He was detained into custody.
Young people in Dunleer, Co Louth have again been asked to come forward if they have any information about the murder of Cameron Reilly.
The body of the 18-year-old was found in a field with injuries to his neck on Saturday.
Gardaí are still trying to locate his mobile phone - an iPhone 8 Plus with a distinctive black and green cover.
Image: Stephanie Grogan
Detectives say a number of teenagers may have been taking drugs or drinking that night but that’s not their focus.
Supt Andrew Watters, who is leading the investigation, explained: "That is not the primary concern or the primary focus of this investigation.
"The primary focus of this investigation is to establish for Cameron's family the truth as to what happened to Cameron."
Image: Stephanie Grogan
This evening, the Army is helping gardaí at the crime scene as they work to find any evidence to help in the investigation.
Several people have been interviewed in connection with the investigation, but no arrests have been made.
LONDON (AP) - Britain's Supreme Court has ruled against protesters who were arrested and searched by police when Prince William married Kate Middleton more than five years ago.
The country's highest court Wednesday upheld lower court rulings that the Metropolitan Police had acted lawfully when they took some protesters into custody.
The protesters had argued that police violated their human rights and took steps to suppress "anti-monarchist sentiment."
The court found that detaining people for up to five-and-a-half hours had been reasonable in order to prevent possible breaches of the peace.
It said police could be "severely hampered if they were not able to detain somebody for a short period of time."
The case was brought by 20 individuals who were among many arrested the day of the royal wedding in April 2011.
Here are the results from last night’s WWE Raw Live Event in Cincinnati, Ohio:
1. WWE Raw Tag Team Championship Fatal Four-Way Match
The Hardy Boyz defeated Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson, Dublin-07, and Enzo Amore and Big Cass
2. Sami Zayn defeated Curtis Axel
3. WWE Cruiserweight Championship Match
Neville defeated Austin Aries
-Braun Strowman cut a promo about taking out Roman Reigns. Reigns returned and speared Strowman through a table.
4. WWE Raw Women’s Championship Fatal Four-Way Match
Bayley defeated Charlotte Flair, Sasha Banks, and Nia Jax
5. Handicap Match
The Big Show defeated Jinder Mahal and Titus O’Neil
6. Seth Rollins and Chris Jericho defeated Samoa Joe and Kevin Owens
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To coincide with the release of Liam Gallagher’s debut solo album, we’ve gone back into our archives.
We take a look back at the our coverage of Liam’s arrival in Aberdeen, his visit to the Garlogie Inn and the original review of the first night of the Be Here Now Tour as it arrived in the Granite City.
Click the read more on the images to open the full articles.
Sendejo had nine total tackles and an interception in Sunday's 31-24 loss at Carolina.
Sendejo played all 64 snaps on defense, and his interception was the second of the season. He's been a reliable source of tackles as well, as he's averaging 6.6 per game after tallying 4.9 last season.
A walk through NeoCon, the largest office furniture trade show in North America, gives a glimpse of the future of the workplace.
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Last year’s Guyana Cricket Board/National Secondary Schools Cricket League (GCB/NSSCL) Under 17 champions Chase Academy sent a strong message to the rest of the competition when they defeated East Georgetown Zone champions Tutorial High School by 73 runs yesterday in the first round of the winner of winners Inter Zone phase of the 2016/2017 NSSCL.
The 2016 nationwide champions and the current 2016/2017 GCB/DMLAS/MOE/NSSCL North Georgetown Zone Champions, Chase Academy, opened this year’s Inter Zone/District Winners Challenge Trophy with an emphatic win.…to continue reading this article, please subscribe. Already a subscriber ? Sign In.
An adult daycare is set to open in Montreal’s east end. Far from being a place aimed at weekend fun, it’s targeting corporate clients. Global’s Billy Shields reports.
Nayara Silva delivers a speech during the WERACE graduation ceremony that took place at Western Connecticut State University on Tuesday June 13, 2017. Nayara Silva delivers a speech during the WERACE graduation ceremony that took place at Western Connecticut State University on Tuesday June 13, 2017.
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Maximus Securities' derivative report:
Nifty PCR-OI has increased to 1.18 from 1.11. The rise in the ratio may be due to increase in PE of 9600 and decrease in CE of 9700.
PE of 9600 and CE of 9700 are the highest number of contracts traded.
Trading of SGX Nifty futures on the Singapore stock exchange indicates that the Nifty could lose 27 points at the opening bell.
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Below are the results from the 8/13/17 WWE Raw Live Event in Worcester, Massachusetts:
1. Six-Man Tag Team Match
Finn Balor and The Hardy Boyz defeated Luke Gallows, Karl Anderson, and Elias
2. Goldust defeated R-Truth
3. WWE Cruiserweight Championship Match
Neville defeated Akira Tozawa
4. WWE Raw Tag Team Championship Match
Cesaro and Sheamus defeated Titus O’Neil and Apollo Crews
5. Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose defeated Curtis Axel and Bo Dallas
6. John Cena defeated Rusev
7. Six-Woman Tag Team Match
Sasha Banks, Dana Brooke, and Mickie James defeated Nia Jax, Emma, and Alexa Bliss
-Enzo Amore came out and cut a promo, but Big Cass interrupted and laid him out.
8. Roman Reigns defeated Braun Strowman (via disqualification)
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The fire was reported in the 3100 block of Bohannon Avenue shortly after 5 a.m. Wednesday. (Source: WAVE 3 News)
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) – Fire crews were called after a fire started in the bedroom of a duplex near Churchill Downs.
The fire was reported in the 3100 block of Bohannon Avenue shortly after 5 a.m. Wednesday.
Louisville Fire & Rescue Lt. Col. Terrance Delaney said one man lived in the side of the duplex where the fire started. The man was able to call the fire department and alert his neighbor.
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It took approximately 20 firefighters two minutes to put out the flames.
No injuries were reported.
The cause of the fire has not been released but Delaney said it was accidental.
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Colorado rookie Antonio Senzatela settled down after a rough first inning, holding San Francisco scoreless on four hits over the next six innings to win his second straight start in Rockies' 4-3 victory over the Giants on a wet Sunday.
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March 30 GBK Beteiligungen AG:
* Signs a contract for the sale of shares in Koller Beteiligungs GmbH
* There will be a gain on sale in the amount of about 2.1 million euros ($2.25 million) Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9314 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
Where shall you seek beauty, and how shall you find her unless she herself be your way and your guide. And how shall you speak of her except she be the weaver of your speech. The aggrieved and the injured say, Beauty is kind and gentle. Like a young mother half-shy of her own glory she walks among us. And the passionate say, nay, Beauty is a thing of might and dread. Like the tempest, she shakes the earth beneath us and the sky above us. The tired and the weary say, Beauty is of soft whisperings. She speaks in our spirit. Her voice yields to our silences like a faint light that quivers in fear of the shadow. But the restless say, we have heard her shouting among the mountains. And with her cries came the sound of hoofs, and the beating of wings and the roaring of lions. At night, the watchmen of the city say, Beauty shall rise with the dawn from the east. Gibran K.
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SPRINGFIELD, Mo--New Evangel womens basketball coach Megan Leuzinger added another transfer to her Lady Crusaders roster Tuesday.
Evangel announced that guard Lexie Vaught is transfering from Drury to Evangel.
Vaught played two years at Drury started one game and averaged four points and three rebounds a contest.
Vaught's a Crane product and will join fellow Crane alumni Kylee Moore and Shelby Roder at Evangel.
At Crane, Vaught won four straight state championships.
Whitney: Can I Be Me, initially premiered to stellar reviews at the Tribeca Film Festival in April, including behind-the-scenes clips, performance footage, and interview excerpts. Those close to her say in the film that the overarching theme is that fame overwhelmed Houston and ultimately proved to be her downfall.
Whitney: Can I Be Me, initially premiered to stellar reviews at the Tribeca Film Festival in April, including behind-the-scenes clips, performance footage, and interview excerpts. Those close to her say in the film that the overarching theme is that fame overwhelmed Houston and ultimately proved to be her downfall.
Comments include: “Her favorite saying was ‘Can I be me?’,” “Her rise to fame just took the wind out of her,” “She never had this belief that she was this amazing person,” and “The longer she stayed in show business, the harder it was to get out.”
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) – Former major league baseball player Alex Rodriguez knows a lot about home runs. It turns out he also knows a lot about homes of the real estate kind.
Rodriguez has become a real estate investor.
He is speaking Tuesday before real estate professionals in Orlando ahead of the Florida Realtors’ convention and trade expo.
Rodriguez’s private investment firm owns apartment buildings in the Mid-Atlantic region, Florida and Texas.
The firm owns and manages 13,000 apartment units in 10 states. He also owns a Florida-based construction management firm.
Rodriguez hit 696 home runs in a 22-year big league career, including 351 during 12 seasons with the New York Yankees.
He had 14 All-Star appearances and three American League MVP awards.
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March 19 (Reuters) - Goldman Sachs Group Inc:
* GOLDMAN SACHS SAYS WOLFGANG FINK TO BE SOLE CHIEF IN GERMANY AND AUSTRIA AFTER CO-CHIEF KUKIES JOINS GERMAN FIN MIN Further company coverage:
Around the country Monday, people continue to react to the events that took place in Charlottesville, Virginia, over the weekend. Merck CEO Kenneth Frazier, a prominent African-American business leader, announced Monday he would step down from President Trump's manufacturing council, saying, "I feel a responsibility to take a stand against intolerance and extremism."
Here & Now's Jeremy Hobson speaks with The Atlantic's Derek Thompson (@DKThomp) about the Frazier news, Trump's response and how large the white supremacist movement is in America today.
Meeting Macron in the Oval Office, Trump heaped scorn on the 2015 nuclear accord negotiated by his predecessor, former president Barack Obama, and aimed at stopping Iran from getting a nuclear weapon.
Iran has said it will ramp up its nuclear program if the deal collapses and a senior Iranian official said on Tuesday that Tehran might quit a treaty designed to stop the spread of nuclear weapons if Trump scraps the agreement.
“If they restart their nuclear program, they will have bigger problems than they have ever had before,” Trump said without explaining what he meant.
The West Virginia teachers strike highlights the power of organizing. Plus, how corporate interests impact the education quality in Oklahoma. Also, find out how wired homes are watching and reporting on you. And a look at Trump’s new late night show.
Dino Melaye: Buhari intimidating critics of APC govt – Adeyanju Deji
A former New Media Director for the Peoples Democratic Party and Co-convener of Our Mumu Don Do group, Deji Adeyanju has accused President Muhammadu of bullying critics of his administration. Adeyanju said this in reaction to the arrest of Senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye. Melaye is currently in a hospital in Abuja , after […]
Dino Melaye: Buhari intimidating critics of APC govt – Adeyanju Deji
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Kanye West announces 2024 presidential run
Kanye West previously expressed an interest in running for president in 2020, but after striking an unlikely friendship with Donald Trump, the hip-hop eccentric has opted to delay his candidacy. “2024,” proclaimed Kanye in a tweet posted Tuesday night.
While the prospect of a Kanye presidential run may seem absurd, the GOP has already shown a willingness to rally around a narcissistic political outsider with serious baggage and no prior experience. Plus, Kanye has influential conservative media figures like Alex Jones and Bill O’Reilly fawning over his recent tweets expressing admiration for right-leaning thinkers Candace Owens and Dilbert creator Scott Adams. So, yeah.
In the meantime, Kanye will seemingly focus his efforts on writing a philosophy book in real time. He’s also weeks away from dropping five new albums: a solo LP and a collaborative record with Kid Cudi in addition to releases from Nas, Pusha T, and Tenaya Taylor, all of which he produced himself.
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF) – Rescuers have returned to the Pocket Wilderness Cumberland Trail.
This time, they are bringing out a 15 year old who injured herself at the Blue Hole swimming area.
She was trying to cross the creek when she slipped and hurt her ankle.
The Mowbray Volunteer Fire Department, Sequoyah VFD, Soddy Daisy FD, and Dallas Bay VFD helped carry her out of the woods.
With the worst of winter behind us, and a beautiful spring to look forward to, you may be thinking of scheduling that home improvement project.
Contractors are saying their calendars are filling up quickly, so you might want to act now if you want to fix up that basement bathroom.
Gabe Westman, owner of Westman Remodeling, said: "We've actually seen a lot of increase in business for the most part recently here but at the same point, it's been increasing for a while. So, remodeling has been doing really well."
If you do decide to begin remodeling, make sure the contractor is licensed by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry.
Ask a friend for a recommendation or check online reviews for remodelers. Never pay for the entire job up front; legitimate contractors will only ask for a portion of the money before starting the work.
Westman also mentioned: "The cheapest guy out there is not always the best way to go."
Hanukkah and Christmas are linked forever for both being festival holidays happening in December. So it’s only natural that Jewish artists would someday co-opt a classic Christmas celebration to tell their own story.
“The MeshugaNutcracker! A Chanukah Musical” adapts Tchaikovsky’s traditional “Nutcracker” score for klezmer musicians, adding lyrics that tell the story of Judah Maccabee, accounts of perseverance during the Holocaust and the first Chanukah in the new state of Israel. The film will be shown Tuesday, Dec. 19, at 7 p.m. at Cinemark Enfield, inside the mall, and Cinemark North Haven, 550 Universal Drive. Admission is $15, $14 seniors and students, $13 children. fathomevents.com.
Event time: 10am-10:30am
“Kids Run to Read” Fun Run will be held at the 7th annual Summerfest Rock ‘n Sole Run at 10:00 am on Saturday, June 10 at Henry Maier Festival Park. Children ages 3-10 are invited participate in a fun run that starts and finishes inside the Summerfest Grounds – just like the Summerfest Rock ‘n Sole Run – on a new course along Summerfest’s beautiful Lake Walk overlooking the lagoon. Distances vary by age group, with the maximum distance of one-half mile. Registration is $15 in advance or $20 at the event on race day, if the race is not at capacity of 250 participants. Register now at www.rocknsolerun.com. The run will benefit SHARP Literacy and the Summerfest Foundation.
Price: $15 in advance; $20 on day of race
US National Home Prices in February are now almost 7% above the 2006 peak according to the latest Case-Shiller data and are surging at 6.8% YoY - the fastest pace since June 2014.
The data showed monthly gains in all 20 cities, including strong advances in expensive areas such as Seattle and Los Angeles, along with cheaper regions including Cleveland and Detroit.
All 20 cities in the index showed year-over-year gains, led by a 12.7 percent increase in Seattle and an 11.6 percent advance in Las Vegas; Washington was slowest at 2.4 percent
This pushed the national home price to a new record high...
“With expectations for continued economic growth and further employment gains, the current run of rising prices is likely to continue,” David Blitzer, chairman of the S&P index committee, said in a statement.
MCCOMB, Miss. (AP) - A Mississippi city has sued the head of a school for the arts, saying he knew before the roof collapsed that it was in danger of falling in.
The City of McComb alleges that Terrance Alexander didn't try to drain water from the roof or warn anyone about its instability.
The Enterprise-Journal reports that the city wants details of the center's insurance coverage and more than $400,000 for the city's work after the accident in July.
Alexander says a contractor made roof repairs in January and reported no problems. He said he's sure his insurance is adequate but doesn't know details.
The suit was filed Friday in Pike County Chancery Court against Alexander's business, Talex Enterprises LLC, and Hudson Insurance Co. of Wilmington, Delaware.
Information from: Enterprise-Journal, http://www.enterprise-journal.com
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click to enlarge Capers' dining room is getting a redo so it won't look like this anymore.
Pipes feeding the sprinkler system at Capers Restaurant , 14502 Cantrell Road, froze during the extraordinarily cold weekend in early January, and when the broken lines thawed, water flooded the ceilings and drenched the furniture.However, co-ownersaid cheerily on Tuesday, the flood had a silver lining: The restaurant is now getting a new look and a new menu. Reupholstering, too. Greene said she’d like to be open by Valentine’s Day, but knows that predicting when construction will be complete is a tricky business.
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP)  The parents of a student killed in the mass shooting at a Florida high school have started a scholarship at the University of Connecticut in his memory.
The Hartford Courant reported Tuesday Max Schachter and his wife, Caryn DeSacia, have launched a scholarship in honor of their 14-year-old son, Alex Schachter, who was killed in the February shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
The scholarship will be awarded to students who, like Alex, want to play in the UConn marching band.
The teen had planned to apply to the university and play trombone. His father previously said Alex wore a UConn sweatshirt every day to school.
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The university sent a posthumous letter of admission to Alex's family shortly after his death.
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Donald Trump (AFP Photo/SAUL LOEB)
Danny Zuker, the executive producer of “Modern Family,” ripped President Donald Trump’s delayed response to the immense violence that went down over the weekend in Charlottesville, Virginia.
“I once challenged @RealDonaldTrump ’s ratings & he tweeted me in 15 minutes. It took him 3 days to say the KKK is bad. Sorry, it’s too late,” Zuker fired off in his tweet.
Zuker’s tweet was sent shortly after Trump finally addressed the KKK and other hate groups by name Monday at the White House following the weekend’s violence at a white nationalist rally.
Back in 2013, Zuker and Trump engaged in a Twitter war when the former mocked the poor ratings of Trump’s former TV show, “The Celebrity Apprentice.”
Prakash Gaba of prakashgaba.com told CNBC-TV18, " Bajaj Hindusthan can go upto Rs 20-22 zone, just continue holding it. If you want to add, add here. Have a stoploss below Rs 12 and continue holding."At 15:15 hrs Bajaj Hindusthan was quoting at Rs 14.72, up Rs 0.65, or 4.62 percent on the BSE.The share touched its 52-week high Rs 24.20 and 52-week low Rs 12.90 on 13 June, 2016 and 28 December, 2016, respectively.
On the Republican side of the special U.S. Senate Election to chose a replacement for Jeff Sessions, candidates have raised and spent significant money in a short time.
Incumbent, appointed Senator Luther Strange leads the pack with some $2.9m in his war chest as of his last report. Congressman Mo Brooks has banked about $540k, while former Chief Justice Roy Moore has about $460k on hand.
But other money is also coming in, a large amount from Mitch McConnell’s super-PAC, Senate Leadership Fund. That group has spent some $2.7m to support Strange, and attack Brooks and Moore.
State GOP Chairwoman Terry Lathan says the amount of money being spent in a race like this is not unusual, since the stakes, a U.S. Senate seat, are so high.
President Donald Trump, facing mounting pressure from Republicans and Democrats alike, did what he declined to do over the weekend during an event at the White House when he directly condemned white supremacists and neo-Nazis in a brief statement to reporters. CNN's Jim Acosta reports.
Shakira and soccer star Gerard Piqué are said to have split!
It's being reported by Spanish site Cotilleo that the couple have separated with a source adding the songstress has "confirmed the separation" recently.
Related: Tyra Banks & Longtime BF Erik Asla Split!
Although they're not married, Shakira and her longtime partner have two kids together, four-year-old Milan and two-year-old Sasha.
The 40-year-old performer has yet to make any sort of statement about her relationship status, but on Friday, she did take to Twitter with video of her singing Amarillo, a love song:
[Image via Instagram.]
TORONTO (AP) - Toronto police say driver in deadly van attack posted 'cryptic' Facebook message minutes before incident.
A new traffic system is up and running in Tullamore with traffic lights now turned on at a busy junction in the town.
The traffic lights are on the Church Road at the junction of Cloncillig Housing Estate and Cloncollig Industrial Estate. A roundabout had been previously in situ.
The traffic lights, which have filter lights for right turns off Church Road, were erected in recent weeks and are now turned on.
METAIRIE, La. — An alligator has been wrangled after crawling out of a storm drain in Louisiana.
WWL reports a 7-foot (2.13-meter) alligator emerged from a drain in Jefferson Parish on Monday after heavy rains.
The drain was located behind an elementary school that wasn’t holding class because of spring break.
The alligator did move around, but Bucktown resident Hazel Porter described it as mainly “just chilling.”
Video obtained by WWL shows a group of Bucktown residents detaining the alligator by lassoing its neck and tying the rope to a nearby pole as the creature thrashes.
Steven Nicholson, a witness, says wildlife professions arrived and taped its mouth shut. The wranglers placed the bound alligator in a pickup truck and planned to relocate it.
MARION, Ohio — Authorities say an Ohio man has been charged criminally after using Facebook Live to record a beating.
The Marion Star reports 30-year-old Thomas Patton, of Marion, was indicted Wednesday on one count of felonious assault.
Marion police say Patton was arrested after officers found video posts on his Facebook page that included the beating and one in which he says he'd punch the first person he saw walking down the street.
Police say officers responded Sept. 20 to a call about a 21-year-old man who said he'd been assaulted by a stranger. An affidavit says the man was punched in the face several times and received treatment for a broken nose.
Police say Patton admitted to the assault after being arrested.
Court records don't indicate whether Patton has an attorney.
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BROWNSVILLE, Texas — A South Texas city official who used a racial slur to describe two black assistant district attorneys has resigned.
Brownsville City Commissioner Cesar De Leon submitted his letter of resignation Thursday night, citing a conflict of interest between his duties as a lawyer and as a city commissioner.
Last month, multiple social media users posted audio clips of De Leon using slurs and derogatory language in referring to two prosecutors in the Cameron County District Attorney’s Office. De Leon later apologized for the language, although he called the conversation private. He also said he believed the discussion was recorded, edited and released by the person to whom he was speaking.
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A-League and sports fans will be able to watch their favourite teams in the sky on Qantas flights by streaming Foxtel.
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Mitchell Bingeman from The Australian newspaper reports that the carrier is set to upgrade its entertainment offering by partnering with Netflix, Spotify and Foxtel - which has broadcast rights to the A-League - to stream content for passengers on board.
According to the report, Foxtel will offer Qantas passengers a free three-day trial of their on-board app, which includes the A-League and other sports.
Trials are continuing with the rollout expected to kick off by the end of this month with some 80 of Qantas’ domestic fleet set to be fitted with NBN-supplied Wi-Fi.
The report added US company ViaSat will deliver the Wi-Fi via the NBN’s satellite service utilising spare capacity, with speeds tipped at around 12 megabits per second on board.
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Coming off Easter weekend, let's look at some key economic data we may have missed. On Friday, data on core inflation in the U.S. came in much weaker than expected. Why is that important? It means that the Fed may not have to be aggressive with interest rates. Next, we'll explore how demographic surveys on the homeless population can lead to more funding for certain groups, and how a cocoa surplus in Ivory Coast is negatively affecting farmers.
A crash on Interstate 40 westbound near Canada Road shut down the road for more than 2 hours.
The crash happened around 2 p.m. TDOT crews spent hours cleaning up the crash.
Investigators have not said what caused the crash or if anyone was injured in it.
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RCMP have charged a 52-year-old woman with eight offences after a traffic stop near Nanton.
Kathy Visser of Lethbridge faces charges for alleged offences including dangerous driving, possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking, possession of property obtained by crime and driving while disqualified.
On Tuesday, Claresholm RCMP were called about a truck driving erratically northbound on Highway 2. The Nanton RCMP were called to assist and stopped the vehicle near Nanton.
Police say the vehicle had a stolen license plate attached. Visser was arrested and a search of the vehicle revealed drugs police believe to be methamphetamine.
She was taken into custody and is scheduled to appear in court Wednesday.
Match of the Day pundits Alan Shearer and Jermaine Jenas analyse Sweden's performances at the 2018 World Cup so far ahead after of their quarter-final against England.
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Two upcoming major tournaments are today’s topic of discussion in the Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) Forum at the Tapa King Restaurant at the Araneta Center in Cubao.
The FIBA U-16 Asian Championship in China and this year’s Palarong Pambansa will be featured in the session presented by San Miguel Corp. Tapa King, and the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp.
Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) executive director Sonny Barrios, along with the coaching staff and some members of Batang Gilas are on hand to talk about the team’s campaign in the March 26 to April 1 meet that serves as qualifier for the FIBA U-17 Basketball World Cup.
Meanwhile, Department of Education Undersecretary Tonisito Umali, director Rizalino Jose Rosales, and Paulo Motita tackle the Palarong Pambansa to be held in Vigan, Ilocos Sur from April 16 to 20.
PSA president Dodo Catacutan enjoins members to attend the public sports program.
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The highway patrol reports a Mercer teen was arrested Saturday night in Grundy County
The teen was accused of misdemeanor drug related driving while intoxicated, misdemeanor possession of marijuana, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, minor in possession of alcohol, and exceeding the posted speed limit.
19-year-old Jared Campbell of Mercer was taken to the Grundy County Law Enforcement Center.
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A woman was reportedly struck by a train at Lower Cape Rock Park in Cape Girardeau, Missouri on Monday night Aug. 14.
According to Sgt. Rick Schmidt with the Cape Girardeau Police Department, it happened at 8:30 p.m.
Schmidt said the person was trespassing when she was hit by the southbound train. She was transported to an area hospital.
It's not clear how bad her injuries are, but police said she she was able to walk into the Emergency Room.
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Gordon (knee) carried the ball six times for 14 yards in Sunday's preseason loss to the Seahawks.
Gordon and the rest of the first string barely played, ceding control to the second unit after an extended drive in the first quarter. While Gordon didn't break off any long runs, the Chargers were happy to see their star RB make it through the first preseason contest unscathed - especially given the team's recent injury woes.
LAKEWOOD, Wash. (AP)  Talk about gunning the engine.
Authorities say a driver near Tacoma, Washington, saw an object strike the front of his car during his evening commute Wednesday. When he stopped for gas 18 miles (29 kilometers) later, he discovered it was a handgun.
The weapon was embedded in his bumper, barrel-end first, with the trigger sticking out just below the driver's-side headlight.
Washington State Patrol Trooper Guy Gill says the driver notified troopers, who recovered the gun, which was missing its magazine. Gill calls it a "completely bizarre way to recover a weapon."
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The driver didn't know whether the gun came from an overpass or another vehicle.
Lakewood Police Lt. Chris Lawler says the department is investigating whether it was linked to a nearby fight where shots were fired.
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Nevada families planning for college expenses can apply now for a Silver State Matching Grant.
The program provides a dollar-for-dollar matching plan up to $300 per year, which can be used to cover higher education costs. The Silver State grant is one of a handful of savings options available in the state.
To qualify, the beneficiary and applicant must be Nevada residents, have a household income lower than $74,999, and the child must be 13 years old or younger. Applicants must have an SSGA Upromise 529 Plan to qualify for the match; to sign up for a plan and start saving, visit www.nv529.org.
Online grant applications must be submitted on or before July 31.
To access the online portal, visit https://www.ssga.upromise529.com/home/nevada-benefits/silver-state-matching-grant.html .
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What should be an exciting and adventurous time for young adults is now increasingly becoming a time of anxiety and depression.
Between 2009 and 2015, the number of college students seeking a psychological counseling has increased by about 30 percent.
And, it gets worse. Students seeking help are more likely to have attempted suicide, according to the Center for Collegiate Mental Health.
Dr. Mike Malmon is one of nine full-time psychologists at Metropolitan State University at Denver, and with the student population of around 20,000, he says that’s not enough.
Dr. Malmon says social media is affecting students in a negative way, “ They are so used to interacting with technology that having a face-to-face interaction is terrifying.“
And that’s exactly what the doctor would order.
Redmond was waived Friday by the Colts, George Bremer of The Anderson Herald Bulletin reports.
With regular starter Ryan Kelly (foot) set to make his season debut Sunday against the 49ers and reenter the starting lineup, the Colts no longer had a need for an extra center on the roster. Redmond will be eligible to sign with any team or practice squad upon clearing waivers.
In a rural area of Ethiopia there are stories being told about a great Kiwi woman called Jennifer who changed the lives of thousands.
She's brought water to areas that have never had it before and given hope to young women in more than five villages.
All they know about her is that her name is Jennifer and she is from a place called New Zealand and that's the way she wanted it.
So, the question remains who is Jennifer?
Jennifer is an Auckland woman who adventured around the horn of Africa in her younger days.
Before her death two-years-ago, she made a plan with UNICEF to use the profits from the sale of her estate to help fund infrastructure in poor villages in Ethiopia.
Her property sold for $2 million, a lot more than the $400,000 Jennifer originally thought the sale would raise.
Michael Flynn (right) was an early supporter of Donald Trump's bid for the presidency and encouraged him to adopt tougher policies on Iran and a softer stance on Russia
President Donald Trump on Wednesday dismissed talk of a Russian connection as "non-sense," two days after the resignation of his national security adviser Michael Flynn renewed questions about Moscow interference in US politics.
"This Russian connection non-sense is merely an attempt to cover-up the many mistakes made in Hillary Clinton's losing campaign," Trump said in an early morning post on Twitter.
US intelligence agencies concluded in January that Russia had intervened in the US electoral process at least in part to help Republican property tycoon Trump win the November 8 election.
Sfiso Ncwane's memory took centre stage at his widow, Ayanda's birthday celebrations over the weekend.
Ayanda celebrated her first birthday without the gospel star, but he definitely wasn't forgotten.
The businesswoman started off her day by sharing a cute video of Sfiso singing to her last year
She said that for 15 years Sfiso would stop everything to celebrate the day.
"He always said when God created him, he had August 12 in mind. Yes, it's a cold and lonely bedroom today, but I guess I have to thank God for a blessed & beautiful birthdays we had & many more to come."
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What are moles and why do we have them? Matthew, Colchester
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Skin cells called melanocytes cluster in parts of the body to make a mole.
They are an accident of nature and can occur anywhere in the body though often on the back or face.
GOP state senator won't seek re-election
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Another Republican senator is calling it quits.
Terry Moulton of Chippewa Falls announced Monday that he won't seek a third term this fall.
He said that he has accomplished his goals of working for smaller government, a reduced tax burden and a better jobs climate. Republican state Rep. Kathy Bernier's office said she plans to run for the seat.
Moulton is the fifth senator to decide not to seek re-election. Democrat Kathleen Vinehout is running for governor. Republican Leah Vukmir is running for U.S. Senate. Republican Frank Lasee resigned in December to join Gov. Scott Walker's administration. Republican Sheila Harsdorf quit in November to join Walker's cabinet.
Harsdorf's seat was filled in a special election in January. Walker has refused to call a special election to fill Lasee's seat.
Trees will be removed and other vegetation potentially damaged as part of Brisbane City Council’s plans to build a $5 million environment centre.
The current environment centre at Boondal Wetlands has been open for more than 20 years and is within a 100-year-old building.
Artist's impressions of the new $5 million Boondall Wetlands Environment Centre. Photo: Brisbane City Council
A new centre was part of the lord mayor’s 2016 election commitment and following his election, the council sought community feedback on a proposal for the new centre.
A development application was submitted for the new centre on Tuesday.
The assessment report said the proposed work was for a new stand-alone environmental learning centre to complement the existing Boondall Wetlands Environment Centre and car parking and accessibility improvements.
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Charles Barkley has been known to comment on politics in the past. He’s always been interested in things outside of the realm of basketball, but there aren’t many people in hoops media who enjoy discussing politics more than Barkley. Additionally, he does not identify as a Republican or as a Democrat, and has supported candidates from both parties in the past.
He has mentioned an interest in running for office in his home state of Alabama, and now he is using his influence to try and get a politician from his home state elected. Alabamans are heading to the polls on Tuesday for a special election to fill a vacant United States Senate seat, which will go to either Republican Roy Moore or Democrat Doug Jones.
Barkley is hitting the campaign trail with Jones with the hopes of getting the Democratic Party’s nominee elected. He discussed his decision to support Jones, and cited Moore’s history of alleged sexual misconduct with minors.
Students from California Connections Academy @ Central, a tuition-free, virtual, public school, visited the Tehachapi Depot Railroad Museum on March 1. They received a tour of the Tehachapi Depot, one of the most active, rural train stations during World War II. These in-person events provide socialization opportunities for the virtual school students to interact, according to the school.
Half of The New York Times traffic is Chinese web bots (fake hits)! It’s even worse at Washington Post and Guardian!
Fakestream media newspapers are a hoax, propped up by millions of fake daily viewers, to trick you into reading globalist propaganda spewed by MSM.
Everyone knew the New York Times was failing when they rented out 8 floors of their Manhattan headquarters building. But this sudden surge in China web traffic is half of the New York Times total web readership.
That’s impossible, since only 1 million people in China speak English! That’s not enough English speakers to generate half the hits at NY Times, Washington Post, and Guardian UK websites.
Is this fake China web traffic a ruse by bankrupt newspapers to fool investors — or a scheme by the Chinese government to protect its communist propaganda platforms inside the USA?
WARREN, Ohio (WYTV) – A Warren man is facing charges, accused of failing to disclose his HIV status to a sex partner.
Peter Olivarez was arrested Friday on four counts of felonious assault charges. He is being held in the Trumbull County Jail.
A Trumbull County grand jury indicted Olivarez on the charges on Friday, according to court records.
According to the indictment, Olivarez tested positive as a carrier of a virus that causes AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) in 2013 or 2014. After that, the indictment says he had sex with another person without disclosing his HIV status, which is against the law.
Olivarez is scheduled to appear in court on March 27 for a pretrial.
Florida school shooting suspect Nikolas Cruz has been formally charged with 17 counts of first-degree murder, which could mean a death sentence if he's convicted.
A grand jury in Fort Lauderdale returned the indictment Wednesday against the 19-year-old Cruz for the Valentine's Day massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland in which 17 people died and 16 were wounded.
The indictment also charges Cruz with 17 counts of attempted murder.
Cruz's public defender has said he'll plead guilty if prosecutors take the death penalty off the table, which would mean a life prison sentence. The Broward County state attorney hasn't announced a decision on the death penalty.
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An elderly man has died after an incident that is said to have involved a forestry harvester.
The 82-year-old died following the accident that happened near Kintore in Aberdeenshire at around 2.30pm on Friday.
Emergency services were called but the man was believed to have been pronounced dead at the scene.
Detective Inspector Alan Armit confirmed the force is investigating the incident along with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
He said: “ Police along with HSE officers have been making inquiries into the circumstances.
“As with all sudden deaths a report will be sent to the procurator fiscal.
“Next of kin are aware and our thoughts are with them at this time.”
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Cam Newton found himself in hot water after commenting on a female reporter’s knowledge of sports lingo when she asked him a question during a press conference. As a result, he issued a long and very sincere video apology. But while he was busy reflecting on the error of his ways, his fans were digging up old racist tweets from the reporter’s twitter account, exposing a little ignorance on her part to go with his.
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Andy Samberg undoubtedly has one of the best laughs in Hollywood.
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ANKARA Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed on Thursday to support an investigation by the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons into the chemical weapons attack in Syria last week, Turkish presidential sources said.
In a phone call, Erdogan stressed to his Russian counterpart that the use of chemical weapons was a crime against humanity, they said.
The April 4 attack in the town of Khan Sheikhoun, blamed by many governments on the forces of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, killed scores of people and prompted the United States to launch a missile strike on a Syrian air base in response.
(Reporting by Tulay Karadeniz; Writing by Tuvan Gumrukcu; Editing by Andrew Roche)
Researchers recently concluded that people living in southern Scandinavia during the Stone Age were more reliant on fish than was previously believed.
They reached this conclusion by studying the bones of 82 individuals who lived thousands of years ago.
The researchers employed Bayesian statistical modeling to learn about human diets following the melting of ice from the last ice age.
In addition to looking at human bones the scientists examined animal bone material in order to 'gain an insight into how diets vary between different places', the study said.
The report states that fish were essential for people living in territories both coastal and inland.
The analysis explains: 'The results show that the water's resources dominated protein intake in both marine and fresh water environments.
'The results also show there are considerable local variations in the preferred species but that fishing has been highly significant for human subsistence, and the significance of fishing appears to constantly increase.'
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. – Fire officials believe a lightning strike caused a fire at the Williamsburg fire station at 440 N. Boundary Street.
It happened on Wednesday around 4:15 p.m.
Officials say the fire happened in one of the air conditioning units on the roof.
Most of the fire department personnel were out of the building on a separate call when the fire started.
Firefighters returned to the station and had the fire under control in approximately 15 minutes. James City County and York County Fire Departments helped put out the fire.
No one was injured.
The station sustained smoke and water damage, but the damage was contained to the living quarters due to the separation of the air conditioning units.
The city and fire department are making arrangements to house displaced personnel on-site in unaffected areas.
Fire service, including response times, will not be affected.
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Age subscribers joined national editor Tory Maguire and our expert panel – Peter Martin (economics editor), Orietta Guerrera (federal politics editor) and David Crowe (chief political correspondent) – at The Age Live: Federal Budget 2018.
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FILE - In this March 14, 2018 file photo, an election campaign banner for Egyptian presidential candidate President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi, with Arabic that reads, "yes...to build the future," hangs over a bridge, in Cairo, Egypt. With the March 26-28 election, Egypt breaks with most pretense of democratic process, insisting stability is the priority. The vote saw an unprecedented purge from the race of would-be opponents to President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi, leaving his only rival a little known politician who is hardly campaigning. Nariman El-Mofty, File AP Photo
Kelly Clarkson arrives at the 2018 NBCUniversal Winter Press Tour held at The Langham Huntington Hotel in Pasadena, CA on Tuesday, January 9, 2018. (Photo By Sthanlee B. Mirador/Sipa USA)
This might be the best thing to ever exist on the internet.
Seth Meyers and Kelly Clarkson spent Thursday day drinking and well, things got pretty hilarious.
First, they concocted alcoholic beverages inspired by Simon Cowell, Blake Shelton with a pinch of Gwen Stefani and the French version of The Voice.
Then, they took a cognitive test; the same one President Donald Trump took.
This was followed by Meyers belting out “Since You Been Gone” to Kelly while wearing noise-canceling headphones.
Finally, they went up to the rooftop to “yell s**t” off the roof.
In other words, they did all the things normal drunk people do.
New idea: drunk karaoke every month with different celebrities!
MK Oren Hazan (Likud), who had been an opponent of the Supermarket Law, on Monday evening called on two other opponents of the law, MKs Sharren Haskel and Yehuda Glick, to in favor of the bill.
"Yehuda and Sharren, we in the Likud represent a great deal of traditional and religious people. If we need to – we can improve the Supermarket Law, but you do not bring down a coalition over such a law. In any event, I do not feel so good, so do us a favor: Finish the talks with Bibi and let's vote and get it over with," Hazan wrote on Twitter.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — More than a dozen women have staged a protest against a proposed ban on Ohio’s most common abortion procedure while dressed in character from the dystopian novel “The Handmaid’s Tale.”
The group attended a committee hearing Tuesday at the Statehouse while wearing red capes and white bonnets. The costumes resemble those worn in a new television series based on Margaret Atwood’s 1985 novel in which women are forced to give birth.
They were fighting legislation criminalizing what anti-abortion activists call “dismemberment abortion.” The medical term is dilation and evacuation.
The bill would prohibit doctors from using forceps or similar instruments on a live fetus to remove it from the womb in pieces. Seven states have such bans.
Similar costumed protests to anti-abortion bills have taken place elsewhere, including in Texas and Missouri.
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The Sixers had a special guest at Wells Fargo Center for Tuesday’s game against the Heat.
Rap mogul Meek Mill, who was just released from prison, was in attendance for the potential series-winning game. Not only that, he was given a huge responsibility — ringing the bell before the contest tipped off.
He seemed to really enjoy the big honor.
Meek Mill ringing the bell before the #Sixers game wearing an Embiid jersey. pic.twitter.com/0EE716QCmz — Cork Gaines (@CorkGaines) April 25, 2018
Mill is revered in Philly, so it made sense to have him there for the big game, now that he’s free.
PARIS (AP) — French baby-milk maker Lactalis has ordered a global recall of millions of products over fears of salmonella bacteria contamination.
The company, one of the largest dairy products group in the world, says it has been warned by health authorities in France that 26 infants have become sick since Dec. 1.
Spokesman company Michel Nalet told The Associated Press on Monday that the "precautionary" recall both in France and abroad affects "several million" products made since mid-February. The company said a possible source of the outbreak has been identified in a tower used to dry out the milk at a production site.
Lactalis employs 75,000 employees in 85 countries, with a turnover of 17 billion euros ($20 billion.)
The symptoms of salmonella infection include abdominal cramps, diarrhea and fever.
Dubliner Colm Blackburn dominated the Formula Vee race at yesterday's Carlow Car Club Mondello Park meeting, despite only qualifying fourth on the starting grid.
He made a storming getaway, jumping to second place behind pole starter Dan Polley into the first corner, and got past his class title rival on lap two to take the lead. Half a lap later, a slip dropped Polley to fifth place, leaving Blackburn to cruise home to victory, more than three seconds clear, while a great recovery drive from Polley saw him claim runner up position by the chequered flag. Anthony Cross finished third after holding second place for much of the race, ahead of Jack Byrne and Justin Costello. Shane McFadden won the first of the Fiesta ST races, but there was a surprise victor in race two when Galway's Tom Fahy started from pole on the reverse grid, and led all the way despite huge pressure from the much more experienced John Denning and Michael Cullen. Owen Purcell scored a double in the Fiesta Zetec races.
The Patriots activated Branch (undisclosed) from the preseason Physically Unable to Perform list Monday, Ryan Hannable of WEEI.com reports.
Branch was back on the field for practice Monday for the first time all training camp after the minor injury resulted in him missing the Patriots' preseason opener last week. Considering the defensive tackle was unlikely to play more than a series or two in the first exhibition contest, he shouldn't be too far behind the rest of his fellow veterans in his preparation for the upcoming season. Branch is poised to start alongside Malcom Brown in the middle of the defensive line after logging a career-high 49 stops to go with 1.5 sacks in 2016.
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BEIJING China's insurance regulator said it will resolutely investigate and deal with illegal activities in the market, a day after the organization's head was put under investigation for suspected disciplinary violations.
Beijing's top anti-graft body said on Sunday that Xiang Junbo, head of the China Insurance Regulatory Commission (CIRC) and a member of the central bank's monetary policy committee, was suspected of committing "serious disciplinary violations" - a phrase that usually refers to graft.
The regulator said in a statement late on Monday that it would tackle disorder in the insurance market and maintain high vigilance and fend off financial risk.
(Reporting by Beijing Newsroom. Writing by Dominique Patton. Editing by Nick Macfie)
PARIS, Feb 15 (Reuters) - The number of poultry killed or culled due to bird flu in France is forecast to reach 3.3 million birds after France extended on Wednesday the area where poultry must be slaughtered to contain the fast-spreading virus, foie gras producers said.
The toll is likely to rise further as new outbreaks continue to be detected daily in the southwestern part of the country, the main production zone for the duck and goose liver specialty, Marie-Pierre Pe, general secretary of producers group Cifog, said.
France and Hungary have been the countries hardest hit by the highly contagious H5N8 avian flu virus that has been spreading across Europe as well as Middle eastern countries in the past three months.
France launched a massive culling plan early January to counter the virus and said a month ago it would scale back preventive slaughtering after the move lead to a slowdown in the spread of the virus. (Reporting by Sybille de La Hamaide, editing by Gus Trompiz and Jane Merriman)
President Cyril Ramaphosa praised the Muslim community last night for their volunteer work in their community and South Africa.
“I have seen it‚ I have felt it‚ I have heard it and I have often touched it‚ because when I see the Muslim community at work‚ advancing the interests of people who are less [well] off. I am always so deeply‚ deeply impressed‚” he said.
Ramaphosa was addressing the Muslim Judicial Council in Cape Town for the Ramadan iftar – the evening meal when Muslims break their daily fast.
He urged the Muslim community to support and join the ANC‚ saying the community was joined at the hip with the fortunes of the ANC.
He said the ANC wanted to stop apartheid spatial planning and gentrification in Cape Town by returning District Six and Bokaap to their former glory.
He said Police Minister Bheki Cele was working on a new strategy to fight gangsterism and drugs, and also condemned religious extremism. – TimesLIVE
The Minnesota Twins recalled right-hander Tyler Duffey from Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday.
Duffey will take the roster spot of right-hander Alan Busenitz, who was optioned to Rochester after the team's 14-1 loss to the New York Yankees on Monday. Busenitz, 27, allowed two runs in two-thirds of an inning in the contest.
Duffey is up for his first stint with the major league club this season. The 27-year-old began the year with Rochester and has thrown 11 innings for the Red Wings across four relief appearances, striking out 14. He's allowed two unearned runs and just three hits.
Duffey was converted into a full-time reliever last season, going 2-3 with a 4.94 ERA in 56 appearances with the Twins. He was a regular member of Minnesota's rotation in 2016, posting a 9-12 record to go with a 6.43 ERA in 26 starts.
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OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators signed forward Magnus Paajarvi to a US$900,000, one-year contract extension Wednesday.
The 27-year-old Swede had six goals and two assists in 35 games with the Senators last season after being claimed off waivers from the St. Louis Blues.
“We’re happy to have Magnus back in Ottawa,” Senators general manager Pierre Dorion said in a release. “He showed us last season that he can play the game with speed, which fits with the style of play we want our team to exhibit.
“Magnus is a versatile player who will be able to provide us productive minutes in many situations.”
Paajarvi spent four-plus seasons with the Blues after beginning his career with a three-season run with the Edmonton Oilers.
In 387 career NHL regular-season games, Paajarvi has 105 points (51-54) and 72 penalty minutes.
Paajarvi, who was drafted by the Oilers with the 10th overall pick in 2009, helped Sweden win gold at the recent world hockey championship in Denmark. He had three goals over 10 games.
HONG KONG (AP) — A monthly index shows that Chinese manufacturing started the year off at a slower pace as factory activity eased on softer demand, especially for exports.
The official purchasing managers' index for January, released on Wednesday, slipped to 51.3, down from December's 51.6 and the weakest reading in eight months.
The index is based on a 100-point scale where the 50 mark separates expansion from contraction.
Output and new orders continued to grow but at a slower pace than the previous month.
The PMI is a widely watched gauge for manufacturing in the world's second-largest economy.
China posted 6.9 percent economic growth last year, beating the government's official target and analyst forecasts. Economists expect activity to slow this year as the government strives to cool the property market.
Jakarta, April 25 (IANS) Ten persons were killed and scores injured as an oil well in Indonesia’s Aceh caught fire, said National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) on Wednesday.
The incident occurred in the north of Sumatra Island, NDMA spokesman Sutopo Purwo Nugroho told Xinhua news agency.
An oil well is a boring in the Earth that is designed to bring petroleum oil hydrocarbons to the surface.
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In this sound portrait, Chris Wise shares a personal story about one of the first poems he ever wrote, and he reads his poem, “The Pilgrim Within.”
Poet, novelist and television host, Chris Wise has published writing in various poetry anthologies and literary magazines, such as Nerve Cowboy, Blue Collar Review and The Road Not Taken. He was a featured poet in The Huffington Post’s Video Reading Series. Wise currently serves on the committees of several Houston-area poetry organizations, and he writes for and hosts the internet show, The Crawl, on KH-TV.com, which features Texas wineries, distilleries and breweries. His poetry collection, Thirsty Earth, will be released by Weasel Press in the spring of 2017. A veteran of the US Army, Wise earned an English degree from Texas A&M University and lives in Houston.
This poem is reprinted with permission by the author.
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GOLDEN, Colo. — A report of a man possibly armed with a gun in a park prompted a school to be placed on lockdown ib Monday morning, the Golden Police Department said.
Officers responded to Ulysses Park (1205 Ulysses St.) about 7:30 a.m. on the report the man was walking on the east side of the park, which borders Bell Middle School.
Officers notified school officials of the activity and lockdown procedures were put in place. After several more officers arrived, the school then was placed on lockout.
A man matching the description of the possible suspect was approached by officers and was found to be unarmed. But he was arrested for an outstanding warrant that was not associated with Monday’s incident, police said.
After a security sweep of the park found no one else associated with the call or any discarded weapons, the lockout at the school was lifted.
WATCH: 8 Yr-Old Kai Performs 'Thinking Out Loud' With No Idea That Ed Sheeran Is Right Behind Him!
Kai's Surprise Star-Studded Performance 05:24
This is basically stuff of dreams for anyone, never mind an 8 year old!
Imagine getting invited on to Ellen to sing an Ed Sheeran song for her...only for the man himself to crop up right behind you!
Watch the magical moment above where Kai launches into a fantastically over the top rendition of 'Thinking Out Loud' and doesn't even notice that Ed creeps on during his performance.
Whilst he was on the show Ed also explained how much he is enjoying life more since he gave up his mobile phone. He now only operates via e-mails and spends his morning having a cup of tea, rather than scrolling through endless baby pics on Facebook.
Kinda jealous of the man's self-control tbh...
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WASHINGTON (AP) - House Speaker Paul Ryan has highlighted on Twitter a school secretary benefiting from the Republican tax overhaul, then deleted the tweet after online criticism that he is cheering an increase of $1.50 a week.
The Associated Press reported on Thursday that changes in tax withholding were sparking bigger paychecks, citing as one example Julia Ketchum of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, whose check went up $1.50 a week.
Ryan on Saturday posted a Tweet noting the secretary's increase and linking to the AP story. He has posted several other examples of worker pay increases and bonuses since the overhaul, some as much as $1,000.
Ryan's spokeswoman didn't immediately respond to a request for comment.
RAMALLAH, West Bank — Two senior Palestinian officials say CIA chief Mike Pompeo secretly held talks in the West Bank with Mahmoud Abbas, the first high-level meeting between the Palestinian leader and a Trump administration official.
The officials said on Wednesday that the meeting took place a day earlier at Abbas' headquarters in Ramallah.
The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak to reporters about the meeting, which had not been announced.
The meeting, described as "warm and positive," came ahead of White House talks later Wednesday between President Donald Trump and Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu.
Palestinian officials have expressed concern they might be sidelined by a Trump administration seen as overtly pro-Israel.
Washington had no immediate comment.
WYCD Hoedown artist Tyler Rich admits he doesn’t binge watch a lot of television because he’s usually all caught up on the shows he watches regularly, including Game of Thrones, although he admits it took him a while to warm to that show. “It took me a few times to watch the first three episodes before I got hooked,” says Tyler, who is a huge animal lover, especially dogs. He struggled because says, “They kill off the pups, the direwolves, they kill ‘em in the first like three episodes and I was like, ‘I can’t watch this. What is this? Killing dogs or wolves?’ And then I watched like the third time and I was hooked.”
Other shows “The Difference” singer enjoys or enjoyed include Breaking Bad and Walking Dead.
GREENVILLE, SC (WSPA) – Police are looking for a man they say stole a package from a Greenville porch.
Greenville Police say the man walked up to a porch on Willow Springs Drive and took the package.
The man then got into a vehicle and left the scene.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 864-23-CRIME.
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TRENTON - A man charged with shooting a customer at a gas station five times before rifling through his pockets, was found not guilty of attempted murder but guilty of robbery and assault. The 12-person jury returned the verdict Wednesday, convicting Stephen Copeland of the two counts as well as weapons offenses.
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The body of missing McGill professor Eleanor Stubley has been found, Montreal police announced Monday.
In a Twitter post, the SPVM said there was nothing to indicate she was the victim of a crime.
Stubley, who lived in Westmount, had multiple sclerosis and used a wheelchair or forearm crutches. She was driving a specially adapted 2004 blue Dodge Grand Caravan, licence plate number 238 RQL when she went missing.
She was last seen Aug. 7 at 8:30 p.m. near Notre-Dame St. W. and St-Philippe St. in the St-Henri district.
Stubley also had been the music director of the Yellow Door Choir (for 17 years, until 2014) and the artistic director of Chora Carmina, a contemporary music ensemble. She has authored many books and articles on the history of music and performance theory.
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ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) — Inmate lockdowns at a northern Illinois jail have spiked after correctional officer layoffs this year.
The Rockford Register Star reports Winnebago County Jail inmates spent a combined total of nearly 500 hours on lockdown in October, when 10 corrections officers were laid off because of budget cuts. The number of hours surged to almost 2,000 the next month.
During lockdowns cell doors are kept shut instead of allowing inmates the chance to leave their cells in the mornings.
While lockdowns are mostly for the jail’s disciplinary section, they’ve recently been used for the general population as the jail deals with having fewer correction officers and overtime cutbacks.
Inmates and officers say the long lockdown hours contribute to a dangerous environment, but jail officials say they have no choice with budget constraints.
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According to Roger Waters’ 2018 dates for his US+THEM tour, he is scheduled to perform in Russia. Twice.
Russia, a country of human rights abuses. And it is not like he is not aware of that – he admitted as much in this interview a few months ago. But note how he stated he was “not demonizing” them.
Yep, not only won’t he “demonize” them or boycott them, but he is even willing to play there twice.
What a disgusting hypocrite (hat tip: Adam).
AC Milan CEO Marco Fassone talked to Radio Rai on Monday morning sharing his thoughts on the campaign of the Serie A giants who sealed a crucial 2-1 win against Bologna yesterday. Fassone did talk about Gattuso, Bonucci and the rossoneri summer transfer campaign in the first part of the interview. In the second part he focused on the club’s financial struggles“We are waiting for Uefa’s decision, if they won’t accept it we’ll see what to do. We could be sanctioned and have some restrictions in the coming years. I“If we won’t cash in the money we expected we’ll have to make a new transfer plan. If we qualify for Europa League and not for Champions League we would lose“We have a long term project and owners do not want to sell the club. I see no problems for the future of the club.”
The band returns home to open for June-award winner
Kelowna’s own Yukon Blonde will be opening up for Juno-award winning Bahamas this summer.
Bahamas, Afie Jurvanen toured as a side man for Canada’s indie rock great Feist , and released a folk album in 2009, ‘Pink Strat’ under the name Bahamas and has been a success ever since.
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On July 17 Yukon Blonde will take the stage as the opening act for Bahamas, who is touring to promote his new album Earthtones this summer.
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The indie rock band originally from Kelowna have gone through an evolution of their own but now have found their rhythm as they prepare to return home to Island Stage at Waterfront Park.
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Gianfranco Zola has resigned as Birmingham City manager.
The Italian has left the club following Blues' 2-0 defeat against Burton Albion at St Andrew's this afternoon.
The St Andrew's crowd turned on Zola during the game, levelling chants against the manager and his position in charge.
Zola won just twice in 24 matches as Blues boss since replacing Gary Rowett in December in a disastrous run of form which has left the side just three points from safety.
They sit in 20th place following this afternoon's loss which resulted in his resignation.
Blues now have three games - starting with the derby against Aston Villa on Sunday - in which to preserve their Championship status.
Join us for all the latest news and reaction as Zola calls time on his stay in B9.
BRASILIA, March 29 Brazil needs independent controls of meat industry inspections, a European Union health official said on Wednesday, wrapping up a visit to the country where an inspector bribery scandal led several countries to suspend Brazilian meat imports.
EU Commissioner for Health and Food Safety Vytenis Andriukaitis told reporters the bloc could take additional measures next Tuesday and will send an auditing team to Brazil to visit several meat packing plants and report back to Brussels after Easter. (Reporting by Anthony Boadle)
FRISCO (AP) – Left wing Remi Elie has signed a $735,000 contract to stay with the Dallas Stars.
The one-year deal with the restricted free agent was announced by the team on Tuesday.
Elie had six goals and eight assists in 72 games last season for the Stars. He added two goals and seven assists in 19 AHL playoff games with the Texas Stars.
Dallas selected the 23-year-old Elie in the second round, 40th overall, in the 2013 NHL draft.
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Celebrate the best of the holiday season with Global BC’s annual broadcast of the Pan Pacific Christmas Wish Breakfast.
This morning, Karen & Jeffrey talked to Austin Tyler Rogers, the NYC native who has gone viral after winning eight games in a row on Jeopardy.
Austin talked about whether he thought the other contestants are hating on him, his betting style and whether he will continue bartending in the city after winning $306,900 in prize winnings.
Listen above to hear Austin play some Jeopardy with Karen & Jeffrey!
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The latest series of the raunchy BBC2 series will be its last
Versailles has been cancelled, the show’s star Alexander Vlahos has confirmed.
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The raunchy BBC2 drama caused something of a stir when it debuted in 2016, and returned last year for a second series.
However, it now appears that the show about the reign of Louis XIV has been axed.
Taking to Twitter, Vlahos who plays Philippe D’Orleans in the drama, said the third was going to be “the final season”.
I’m just going to leave this here… #Versailles THE FINAL SEASON ♥️ pic.twitter.com/nwp7d9sdoR — Alexander Vlahos (@vlavla) March 14, 2018
A UK air date for the third series has yet to be announced. The show also stars George Blagden as Louis XIV, Tygh Runyan as Fabien Marchal and Stuart Bowman as Alexandre Bontemps.
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× Romantic movies, live performances, Black History Month and Super Bowl Sunday: Matt Bubala Full Show: 2-3-2018
This week, Jon Hansen fills in for Matt Bubala, since he took the weekend off to attend a conference in Florida. Jon chats with movie critic Blake Stubbs about the best love movies out there. Roger Badesch and listeners also share their favorites. Later on, local artist Southside Jake performs live in the Allstate Showcase Studio. In honor of February being Black History Month, author Veronica Appleton joins Jon live for an in-studio interview about her children’s books and the importance of Black History Month. WGN listener Wally Powers joins the conversation from Switzerland to talk about a parade this weekend and Super Bowl Sunday.
There is no need to wait for the weekend to buy farm-fresh veggies. Wednesday marks the return of the Wednesday Farmer's Market in the Apache Mall parking lot in Rochester.
The Wednesday market is a quieter and smaller version of the Saturday market, with easy parking and enough options to refill the fridge with fresh food in the middle of the week.
The Wednesday markets run from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. through September 27 in the parking lot just south of the mall.
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ST. LOUIS – The St. Louis Cardinals and Community Coffee are offering fans a special discount ticket offer for upcoming games against the Chicago White Sox and Minnesota Twins.
Fans can purchase $5 tickets to watch the Cardinals take on the White Sox on May 1 and May 2 or the Minnesota Twins on May 7 and May 8. Tickets are limited to eight per customer.
To purchase tickets, or for more information, visit cardinals.com/communitycoffee.
All you GIF lovers on Facebook, here's your chance to go wild.
The social media platform is now letting users post GIFs on comments as a new feature to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the GIF. Which means this is me right now:
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And this:
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A whopping 13 billion GIFs were sent on Facebook Messenger last year, 400 million of those gracing family and friends on New Year's Day 2017. Facebook only brought in sharing GIFs on News Feeds in 2015, letting you use the site hosting the image to make a direct share to your feed.
Lastly, Facebook wants to end the age old debate on how to pronounce GIF -- those living in the US will be able to cast a vote on whether it's the "hard g" or the "soft g" (you will probably see a poll on Facebook somewhere). My money's on the latter no matter what you say.
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Philadelphia International Airport is looking more and more like an Eagles pep rally, while fans get set to soar to Minnesota.NBC10's Pamela Osborne meets one lucky fan who was given the chance of a lifetime. (Published 2 hours ago)
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PARMA HEIGHTS, Ohio - The Cities of Parma Heights, Parma and Seven Hills will be honoring veterans of the Korean War Sept. 14 at the UAW Local 1005 Hall, 5615 Chevrolet Boulevard.
Veterans from those cities will be presented proclamations from their mayors.
All veterans, regardless of war or city, will be recognized and a moment of silence observed for deceased veterans.
After the ceremony, the veterans will be invited to mix and mingle, sharing their stories and memories.
Doors open at 6 p.m., and the ceremony will begin at 6:30.
Malcolm Turnbull and his wife Lucy have laid flowers at the grave of her great uncle on the Western Front.
Roger Forrest Hughes was a newly married young doctor when he enlisted in the AIF in 1916.
Within five days of arriving on banks of the River Somme he was hit by a shell while treating a wounded digger.
Mr Hughes died at the age of 26 in the arms of his brother, the fighter ace Flight Lieutenant Geoffrey Hughes, whose squadron was nearby.
Seven weeks later Mr Hughes' wife, Eileen Maher, gave birth to their son.
Mr and Mrs Turnbull left flowers at his grave in the Heilly Station Cemetery, not far from Amiens on the Western Front.
Feb 14 Shijiazhuang Changshan Textile Co., Ltd.:
* Says its software unit filed for a lawsuit against the first verdict regarding the dispute with China Electronic Appliance Corporation
* Says the unit is seeking 33.2 million yuan as compensation
* Says the first verdict is disclosed on Dec. 31, 2016
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LOCKHART (AP) – A Texas sheriff’s deputy is in stable condition following surgery after he was shot multiple times while responding to a theft report at a home. Caldwell County sheriff’s Sgt. William Miller says the shooting occurred early Friday at a house near Dale, a small community about 30 miles south of Austin. Miller says deputies came under fire as they approached the home. He says the wounded deputy will need additional surgery for his injuries. Miller declined to release the deputy’s name. Texas Department of Public Safety Sgt. Robbie Barrera said two people were in custody and charges were pending. Authorities did not immediately ideitify the pair. The Texas Rangers are leading the investigation. Barrera, a spokeswoman for the Rangers, declined to release any additional information.
We have an update on a Grand Traverse County man going to jail for having a meth lab.
He now knows his punishment.
Matthew Brandon was charged with having a meth lab in January.
Child protective services tipped off the Traverse Narcotics Team that a couple was making meth in Interlochen.
Brandon was sentenced to 6 months to jail and must also serve 2 years of probation plus fines and costs.
A Lewes road is partially blocked this evening due to an accident involving a campervan.
Traffic reports say the accident happened on the A2029 Malling Street, near the roundabout.
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You may not know the name M&M Golf Cars , but as owner Mark Miller says, "We have been in and out of the Wichita area for 30 years." Now, for the first time, the Mexico, Mo., company is opening its own store at 1508 E. Kellogg in Andover.
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The Weld County Sheriff’s Office has a one-time, $500 scholarship opportunity for a Weld County high school senior or college student interested in pursuing a career in higher education. Applicants must be a citizen of Weld County and must be accepted at an accredited college or university.
Applicants must submit a letter of recommendation from a teacher or counselor at the applicant’s school and an official scholastic transcript. The application also requires a 500-word essay on why proactive community interaction is paramount in today’s society.
Applications should be submitted by April 7. They should be addressed to Rosy Soto at the Weld County Sheriff’s Office’s scholarship committee, 1950 O St., Greeley, CO 80631.
The Weld County Sheriff’s Office scholarship committee will select finalists and notify them by May 5.
Reunion Gold Corporation announces that it is undertaking a non-brokered private placement of 7,133,660 common shares of the Company at a price of $0.10 per share to raise proceeds of $713,366 . Subscribers for this Offering will be exclusively directors and officers of the Company who are investing the net amount of their compensation for the period October 2014 to December 2016 which had been deferred and was paid to them following the sale of the Matthews Ridge project.
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The Ministry of Local Government and Emirate Affairs in Borno State has dismissed reports that the Chairman of Mafa Local Government Area, Shettima Mafa was arrested by the military for allegedly harbouring a Boko Haram Commander.‎ There were Recall that reports over the weekend had it that Mafa was arrested by the military after a […]
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HASSAN SHAM CAMP, Iraq (AP) — The United Nations says it's temporarily pausing aid operations to neighborhoods in the eastern half of the Iraqi city of Mosul as attacks by the Islamic State group continue to inflict heavy civilian casualties there.
Lise Grande, the U.N. Humanitarian Coordinator for Iraq, says "the United Nations agencies made the decision that until security improves, it will be difficult for us to provide assistance."
She spoke during a visit to a camp for Iraqis displaced from Mosul on Wednesday.
While Mosul's eastern half was declared "fully liberated" last month, some neighborhoods continue to be hit by attacks claimed by IS.
The pause in aide comes as Iraqi forces are moving into positions ahead of an anticipated assault on Mosul's western half that is still firmly under IS control.
Basketball | Braden Woolsey
Woolsey turned in a strong offensive effort for the Metro East Lutheran Knights last week, scoring in double figures in three games and helping his team win all of them.
The MELHS senior scored 10 against Madison on Feb. 7, 13 against Woodlawn on Feb. 10 and a team-high 16 against Riverton on Feb. 11 at the Riverton Shootout. Woolsey helped the Knights beat Madison 71-56, Woodlawn 63-44 and Riverton 61-44.
Woolsey scored in double digits 15 times this season and has boosted his scoring average to 12 points per game.
Woolsey and the Knights had won 10 of their last 12 games and were 14-13 heading into this week, the final week of the regular season.
Last year, Woolsey averaged six points per game and helped MELHS finish 25-6.
This season, Woolsey is one of nine seniors on the team. He played his final home game against Woodlawn.
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March 29 Asatsu-DK Inc:
* To retire 400,000 shares (0.95 pct stake) of its common stock on April 14
* Says the total shares outstanding will be 41,755,400 shares after the retirement
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MaCio Teague had 10 of his 18 points in the final six minutes to help UNC-Asheville beat Charleston Southern 76-67 on Saturday night.
The Bulldogs (13-6, 5-1 Big South Conference) took the lead for good at 59-58 on Kevin Vannatta's jumper with 5:55 left, and that sparked a 15-1 run that ended at 72-59 on Ahmad Thomas's layup with a minute to go.
Teague added four free throws in the final 34 seconds and UNC-Asheville held on for its fifth straight win.
Thomas had 14 points, David Robertson added 13 and Vannatta scored 12 for the Bulldogs, who got their first lead at 43-42 during a 15-2 run early in the second half.
Charleston Southern (5-12, 1-5) opened with a 19-6 lead and led by as many as 10 early in the second half. Christian Keeling scored 19, Cortez Mitchell added 15, Armel Potter 13 and Javis Howard 10.
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Conor McGregor actually had a shot against Floyd Mayweather ... but he would get straight-up SMASHED by Manny Pacquiao -- so says ex-UFC star Brendan Schaub.
We got Schaub -- an analyst on the MayMac media tour -- to weigh in on McGregor vs. Pacquiao with rumors of the super-fight swirling ... and he told TMZ Sports Conor doesn't have a chance in hell of upsetting Manny.
"I actually think it's a tougher fight for Conor," Brendan said. "Pacquiao's more of a pressure fighter, bigger puncher. Floyd Mayweather was the perfect matchup."
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Emergency crews are on scene in downtown Vancouver, where a taxi cab has rolled over in front of the B.C. Supreme Court after a collision with a van. Drivers are asked to avoid the intersection of Howe and Smithe as steps are being taken to clear the roadway.
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Two suspected wildlife smugglers have been arrested after a raid on a port warehouse in Sumatra uncovered more than 200 pangolins, many of them dead from stress and dehydration, Indonesian authorities said.
Only 110 of the 225 pangolins found in the raid by navy personnel at Belawan port in Medan were alive, ministry of environment and forestry official Halasan Tulus said.
Two men were arrested, he said.
The scaly anteaters, a perennial victim of wildlife trafficking, were destined for Malaysia and worth about 2.5 billion rupiah.
Two dozen of the dead animals had already been skinned, according to Mr Tulus.
Wildlife conservation groups say pangolins are the most heavily trafficked mammal in the world.
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GASSVILLE, Ark. – A complaint about stolen cats leads officers to arrest a pair from Gassville on Valentine’s Day.
The Baxter County Sheriff’s Office reports they received the stolen animal complaint about the residence of a home at 830 Buford Cutoff on February 2nd. Sheriff John Montgomery says his investigator looked into the complaint to find 46-year-old Vernard Deatherage lived at the home and he was found to be a sex offender who had never registered in the county.
Montgomery says the second suspect who lived at the home was 40-year-old Rabonna Jones, a convicted felon. He says she did not cooperate with officers during the investigation.
According to a press release, a warrant for the home was served at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday. Investigators found a .22 caliber rifle and what is suspected to be marijuana and paraphernalia.
Both were arrested without incident and will appear in court next week. The cats were not found, according to the report.
Sophia Momodu, the first baby mama of singer Davido is having the time of her life with her daughter in Atlanta.
The mother of one who is obviously doing her best to retain her youthful looks and body despite childbirth has no inhibitions about showing off her body.
Still in Atlanta, Sophia probably had a fun day swimming with her daughter, she shared photos of herself in a white one piece swimsuit and her daughter in a two piece swimsuit but all we could see was Sophia’s well airbrushed butt!
The outspoken and budding YouTube star happily put her body on display in the bikini and posed for the camera with her one million dollar smile!
That is one hot body we must say…
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LONDON (Reuters) - Iran summoned the French ambassador to protest about a meeting held in Paris by Iranians in exile who seek the overthrow of the Islamic Republic, Fars news agency reported on Wednesday.
The meeting was held by the National Council of Resistance of Iran, the political wing of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI), sometimes known as the MEK or MKO, a group that waged armed struggle against the Iranian government after the 1979 revolution and assassinated dozens of its top officials.
Fars quoted foreign ministry spokesman Bahram Qasemi as saying by the ministry has summoned the French ambassador on Tuesday.
This beautiful flat contains five rooms including three bedrooms and has a livable surface of 145 square meters. It has been renovated; built in 1925, the flat is located in a quiet area, and it has a western exposure. The building has a lift. This residence has moulded ceilings, hardwood floors and a fireplace. This flat contains a kitchen, one bathroom including a bathtub and a washroom, two living rooms, one dining room and one study room as well as several storage units: a locker room and a cellar. The property comprises a garden and a private garden of 90 square meters.
MOGADISHU, April 9 A car bomb that exploded outside a military base in the Somali capital on Sunday has killed at least 15 people, a military official said.
The death toll could rise as a minibus carrying passengers was destroyed in the blast.
"At least 15 people mostly civilians died in the blast," Major Hussein Nur, a military official, told Reuters. "We do not know the exact figure of casualties. All the people on board the ruined minibus perished. Soldiers and other private security guards also died," he said. (Reporting by Abdi Sheikh; Writing by George Obulutsa. Editing by Jane Merriman)
P.E.I. lost roughly 700 jobs in September and unemployment rose slightly in the province.
Statistics Canada's Labour Force Survey released Friday shows P.E.I.'s unemployment rate went up to 9.5 per cent in September. In August, the rate was 8.8 per cent.
Jobs on P.E.I. August 2017 September 2017 Total 73,800 73,100 Full-time 60,700 60,300 Part-time 13,100 12,800
Employment decreased in P.E.I. by roughly 400 full-time and 300 part-time jobs — the second decline in three months.
Over the year, however, employment in the province was up by 1,600 jobs compared with September 2016.
Nationally, the employment rate for September remained steady as increases of full-time work were offset by people exiting the part-time work force.
The national unemployment rate remained at 6.2 per cent matching the low of October 2008.
South Korea's territory measures over 106-thousand square kilometers and nearly 92 percent of its population live in a city.
That’s according to statistics released by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport on Monday on urban planning for the year 2017 that include data on the size of urban areas and the number of residents.
Under domestic law on the planning and use of national territory, the country's total land mass measures over 106-thousand-108 square kilometers, of which urban areas account for 16-point-six percent.
About 47-point-five million people or 91-point-eight percent of the total population of nearly 51-point-eight million reside in cities.
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Lake Park, East Newberry Boulevard & North Lake Drive, Milwaukee - http://county.milwaukee.gov/ImageLibrary/Groups/cntyParks/maps/Lake1.pdf
Bring your friends and family for local brews from Sprecher, and live music on Friday and Saturday nights. Beer garden snacks including pretzels, Polish and brats also available. Bring your own pint or stein glass to get the refill rates!
July 28, Iron Grate BBQ will be bringing the Big Boss Lady smoker to Lake Park for their Whole Hog event! AND you'll enjoy live music by Ethan Keller
Proceeds from the Traveling Beer Garden help support your local parks. This year we're accepting credit cards too!
FC Dallas sent out a tasteless tweet to Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott that was quickly deleted.
Elliott, one of the top young stars of the NFL, was suspended six games for a domestic violence incident on Friday.
And shortly after the ban was announced, the MLS club posted on Twitter: Yo @EzekielElliott, we've got six games for ya. #DTID
FC Dallas deletes tweet taunting Zeke Elliott for suspension https://t.co/c3P4EEV6pn pic.twitter.com/RUX9r5Q9mu — FOX 4 Sports (@KDFWsports) August 11, 2017
FC Dallas quickly deleted the social media post, and the club released an apology.
Wenger: Giroud not leaving Arsenal
We apologize for an inappropriate and insensitive message posted today. It does not reflect our values. We have addressed this internally. — FC Dallas (@FCDallas) August 11, 2017
FC Dallas takes on Colorado in MLS action Saturday.
March 30 Select Medical Holdings Corp
* Select Medical and Riverside Health enter joint venture to build and operate specialty hospitals serving the coastal Virginia region
* Select Medical Holdings Corp - under deal, Riverside Health remains majority owner of 50-bed Riverside Rehabilitation Institute
* Select Medical Holdings Corp - agreement also includes future construction of a new freestanding inpatient rehabilitation hospital in region
* Select Medical Holdings Corp - Select Medical will be majority owner of 25-bed long-term acute care Hampton roads specialty hospital Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The Blue Plate Special Road Show traveled to The Knoxville Museum Of Art for the fifth “to go” version while our downtown stage nears remodeling completion. On stage was Knoxville’s own Ben Maney, an eclectic pianist well known to audiences as a soloist, as well as from collaborations with other bands. He’s also a piano instructor at Community School of the Arts. It was just Ben and his piano this time, and he treated us to one of his original tunes, “Lonely Mountain”. Be sure and see Ben with his current musical partner, vocalist Yasameen Hoffman-Shahin. They performed at last year’s Big Ears kickoff party, and with the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra at Ijams Nature Center’s annual Symphony in the Park fundraiser. You can connect with Ben and Yasameen on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?…
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Krysten Ritter stars as the titular superheoine on the Marvel series "Jessica Jones." In honor of the second season, which returns to Netflix on March 8, Wonderwall.com rounded up everything you need to know about the 36-year-old actress. Keep reading for 20 things you might not know (but should!) about Krysten…
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On February 11, 2017, Judith Berkowitz (nee Herz); beloved wife of Bernard L. Berkowitz; devoted mother of Stephen Berkowitz and David Berkowitz; dear sister of the late Bernice Herz; loving grandmother of Joseph (Lynn) Berkowitz; cherished great-grandmother of Troy Yeh Berkowitz and Olivia Yeh Berkowitz. Funeral services and interment will be held at Baltimore Hebrew Cemetery, Berrymans Lane on Wednesday, February 15 at 2:30 p.m. Please omit flowers. Contributions in her memory may be sent to Children’s Defense Fund, 25 E St., NW, Washington, DC 20001. In mourning at 3041 Fallstaff Road, Unit 602, Baltimore, MD 21209.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House said on Wednesday that negotiations at the demilitarized zone along the border between North and South Korea for a potential summit between President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un are going well and it expects the historic meeting to take place on June 12.
"The U.S. delegation led by Ambassador Sung Kim met with North Korean officials today as well and their talks will continue. So far the readouts from these meetings have been positive and we'll continue to move forward in them," White House press secretary Sarah Sanders said at a regularly scheduled briefing.
"We're going to continue to shoot for the June 12th and expect to do that," she said, referring to the original date scheduled for the summit.
(Reporting by Steve Holland; Writing by Lisa Lambert; Editing by Leslie Adler)
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Melco International Development Ltd
* Updates on proposed spin-off and separate listing of studio city in united states
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Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has been handed a five-game domestic ban after he was seen to have pushed referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea during Sunday night's Spanish Super Cup first leg against Barcelona.
Ronaldo had already been given his marching orders from the game after receiving a second yellow card for an alleged dive, leading him to visibly push Bengoetxea.
According to the Spanish federation's regulations, Ronaldo could have been facing a much longer suspension of up to 12 games.
The Spanish federation chose to issue a four-game ban for the push in addition to the one-game suspension for the initial red card, bringing the total number of fixtures he'll miss to five.
A five-game ban is the minimum threshold for the suspension to apply for all domestic competitions in Spain. Had the 32-year-old been given a lesser ban it would only have seen him ruled out of future Super Cup games.
Dr. Jon Seal received a 5-year $634,077 prize from the National Science Foundation's Faculty Development Early Career Award, according to a news release from the school. Seal will be using the grant to study fungus-growing leaf-cutter ants.
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Orangeburg County Sheriff's investigators are seeking several persons of interest after almost $2,000 worth of electronics were stolen from a Walmart.
Investigators said on Sept 24, the North Road store's loss and prevention discovered Wi-Fi routers and related equipment missing while conducting an inventory.
A review of security footage revealed a suspect placing the missing items into a shopping cart before taking the cart out of the store.
Investigators are seeking to make contact with three persons of interest who may know of the incident.
If anyone recognizes the individuals or the vehicle appeared to have been driven by the persons of interest, they are asked to call the Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office at 803-534-3550 or Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC
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$200 plus $15 for shipping for a leaf yanked off the outfield wall from the 2016 season?? They are limited to 10 per customer and they only have a total of 2016 to sell, so jump on it early.
THE FULL STORY FROM THE SUN-TIMES IS HERE
Look, I love the Cubs. They get a TON of my money on a regular basis. BUT COME ON, GUYS!!! $200??? If they sell all of them (and you know they will), that’s over $400,000 worth of revenue. So, I get it, but what kind of human is gonna drop that kind of cash on some foliage? It’s like the Hawks charging a hundred buck for melted ice from the UC a couple years ago.
That being said, I’ll probably buy one, so disregard all that.
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Author Michelle Brafman visits the JCC – In Conversation with Jody Hirsh
Author and Milwaukee native Michelle Brafman will visit the JCC to discuss her second book, Bertrand Court, a novel told in story form that intertwines seventeen narratives about the secrets of a cast of characters that are all linked together. Three of the Bertrand Court stories are set in Wisconsin – two in Milwaukee and include a number of local references. The free event takes place at 4:00 pm on Sunday, April 2 at the JCC. It will be hosted by Jody Hirsh, JCC Judaic education director, and is open to the public. For more information, contact Jody Hirsh at 414.967.8199
Price: Free
December 10, 2017, 6:06 PM | On Capitol Hill, House and Senate members are trying to work out their tax reform differences and deliver a big item on the president's holiday wish list. Errol Barnett reports on the status of the GOP tax bill.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Tiger Global Management LLC:
* Takes share stake of 1.15 million Class A shares in Altice USA - SEC filing
* Ups share stake in Microsoft Corp to 10.5 million shares from 2.1 million shares - SEC filing
* Cuts share stake in Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV by 39.7 percent to 20.9 million - SEC filing
* Change in holdings are as of June 30, 2017 and compared with the previous quarter ended as of March 31, 2017 Source text for quarter ended June 30, 2017: (bit.ly/2wJDukF)
Source text for quarter ended March 31, 2017: (bit.ly/2r9xG3Q)
I was a little sporadic with my “Monday Geology Picture” posts in 2016. I’ll try to be more consistent in 2017!
To start off, here is a shot of a lovely little hill of migmatite in the town of Lüderitz, which is located at the edge of the Namib desert in the beautiful country of Namibia. I took this picture when I was up in Namibia back in 2014.
Happy New Year… and stay tuned for more lovely geology pictures. Feel free to submit an interesting picture, if you like!
JANESVILLE (WKOW) -- Police in Janesville are looking for a woman they say was involved in an attempted homicide.
They're trying to find 28-year-old Arielle Landing.
Officers were called to 4017 Whitney Street around 3 p.m. Friday for a report that someone was hurt in a traffic collision. Police say their investigation revealed the collision was intentional. They say Landing was the driver of the vehicle involved and she took off.
Police describe Landing as 5'4'', 120 lbs, with black hair and brown eyes.
Anyone with information about where Landing may be should contact The Janesville Area Crime Stoppers at 608-756-3636 or text the word crimes to 274637, JACS + your message.
Arsene Wenger compared Olivier Giroud's finish with the finest scored by Arsenal greats Thierry Henry and Dennis Bergkamp after it inspired their 2-0 defeat of Crystal Palace.
Meeting Alexis Sanchez's 17th-minute cross with a masterful scorpion kick that gave them the lead, Giroud's stylish strike was of the calibre rarely achieved by predecessors such as Henry, Bergkamp and Robin van Persie, and may prove to be the goal of the season.
"He transformed that goal into art," said Wenger.
"Art, because of the surprise, because of the beauty of the movement; the efficiency of the movement.
"That will be remembered as the Giroud goal that nobody will forget. Every striker is remembered for one or two or three special goals, and that will certainly remain with him forever. People come to games to see these kind of goals.
Teens in northeast Missouri got some tips on how to live a healthy lifestyle on Saturday.
The C.H.A.R.T. Teen Task Force held its 22nd Teen Health Fair.
The event featured more than 40 organizations that provided teens with information on things like staying active, not texting and driving, and fire safety.
Event Coordinator Laura Dorian said it's important that teenagers realize how much the community cares about them.
"They're actually showing, this is what we do, this is how we can help you, this is how we can get you involved, and then if our community knows these organizations are out there, they know that we're going to be successful at this." Dorian said.
If you missed today's event, you can find out more information on the C.H.A.R.T. Teen Task Force's website.
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SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – A state senator’s vision for self-driving cars in New Mexico is cruising forward.
Senator James White’s joint memorial would create a DOT committee to study the new technology, then recommend changes to New Mexico’s laws to allow the sale and operation of them.
Studies show self-driving cars are able to react much faster than humans can, making roads safer and lowering the rate of deadly crashes.
White says the idea is already a reality in states like California and Arizona.
“We don’t want to be left behind, certainly. I can say about half the states have moved really fast some states have not but we need to be part of one of the players we need to get in the playbook is what I like to say,” says Senator James White (R.)
The memorial passed the Senate Friday 34-0. It now goes to the House.
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Moreland is out of the lineup for Game 2 of the ALDS against Houston on Friday, Tim Britton of The Providence Journal reports.
Moreland will occupy a seat on the bench with left-hander Dallas Keuchel taking the mound for the Astros. In his place, Hanley Ramirez draws the start at first while Chris Young will make an appearance in the DH spot.
May 2 L'Oreal Sa:
* L'Oréal USA says SalonCentric has agreed to acquire key assets from Four Star Salon Services
* Acquisition will align Four Stars' field sales and stores with SalonCentric's field sales and store network
* 11 stores and various field positions that service approximately 3,500 salons included in the transaction
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March 29 Fujitsu Ltd :
* Says it plans to offer takeover bid for 735,236 shares(or no less than 445,924 shares) of Solekia Ltd at 4,000 yen per share
* In the previous release disclosed on March 16, it planned to offer takeover bid for 735,357 shares(or no less than 446,045 shares) of Solekia at 3,500 yen per share
* Says the total amount for the acquisition is raised to 2.94 billion yen, up from 2.57 billion yen
* Says Fujitsu will raise stake in Solekia to 87.5 percent from 2.7 percent after the acquisition
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Today is the day all baseball fans look forward to: pitchers and catchers are reporting to camp. It is also Valentine's Day, but we know you love your team as much as your significant other.
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WASHINGTON -- A spokeswoman for House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (skuh-LEES') says the Louisiana Republican plans to throw out the first pitch before Friday night's playoff game between the Washington Nationals and Chicago Cubs.
Scalise made a triumphant return to the House last week -- more than three months after he was wounded while practicing for an annual charity baseball game featuring members of Congress.
Scalise and four others were wounded when a gunman opened fire at the practice.
MADISON (WKOW) -- Police say the recent cold snap has some drivers leaving their vehicles unattended, running, and unlocked as the warm them up.
A 14-year-old took advantage of this Saturday night.
Madison Police say a 33-year-old man started his car outside of his workplace Saturday for it to warm up. He left it for a few minutes, and when he came back, it was gone.
The stolen car's description was broadcast, and an officer spotted it two hours later on Fish Hatchery Road. Police pulled the driver over, who happened to be a 14-year-old boy.
The teen was arrested for operating a motor vehicle without owner's consent and operating without a valid license. He was taken to the Juvenile Reception Center.
Jarry will be between the pipes against Colorado on Monday, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Jarry will be making his seventh straight appearance in the crease for the Penguins. The netminder will be looking to bounce back from a three-goals-allowed performance versus the Maple Leafs in which he allowed those goals on just 16 shots in the first period before getting the hook. Once Matt Murray (lower body) is given the green light -- perhaps as soon as Thursday -- Jarry will likely resume the backup role, with Casey DeSmith returning to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton.
Motorists won’t see any change at the pumps when they fill up today.
The Utility and Review Board set its weekly petroleum prices overnight and chose to stand pat for both gasoline and diesel.
That means the minimum price for a litre of regular self serve unleaded remains at $1.19.3 in the eastern mainland and $1.20.1 on Cape Breton, unchanged from last week.
The minimum price for diesel holds steady at $1.23.4 in the eastern mainland and $1.24.2 in Cape Breton.
The new Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce CEO began work Monday.
Mary Beth Sewald has been selected as CEO of the Las Vegas Metro Chamber. Las Vegas Metro Chamber
The new Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce CEO began work Monday.
Mary Beth Sewald previously led the Nevada Broadcasters Association before moving to the chamber, known as the largest and broadest-based business association in the state.
The chamber has about 4,000 members. The chamber announced in November that Sewald would replace former CEO Kristin McMillan.
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CANBERRA, Australia — Aspiring Australian citizens will have to make a pledge to share Australian values under laws being introduced to Parliament.
Immigration and Border Protection Minister Peter Dutton said on Thursday that citizenship laws had to be reinforced to maintain public support for immigration and the value of citizenship in "an increasingly challenging national security environment and complex global security situation."
The bill does not spell out what Australian values are and critics of the proposal argue it would be difficult to get Australians to agree on what values they share.
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(CNN) Remember that huge back tattoo Ben Affleck said was fake?
Apparently not so much.
The "Justice League" star was recently photographed shirtless and the colorful phoenix in flight was on full display.
In 2016 Affleck told "Extra" the tat was "fake for a movie."
"I actually do have a number of tattoos, but I try to have them in places where you don't have to do a lot of cover up." he said. "They get sort of addictive, tattoos, after awhile."
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Ft.Wayne, Indiana- The Aquinas College men's and women's bowling squads finished the conference regular season this afternoon with a trip to Ft. Wayne for the fourth and final WHAC Jamboree of the season. The men return home after a 5th-place finish, while the women claimed 1st-place.
The men finished with a total of 7161 pins, just ahead of Siena Heights, but trailing 4th-place Lawrence Tech by 200 pins. The women finished with a total of 7090 pins, 97 pins ahead of second-place Indiana Tech.
For a full recap, click here or visit AQSaints.com.
How Did Saloon Doors Keep Western Saloons Safe At Night?
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Mystery Hour Question
Do the swing doors in Westerns actually exist? How does the saloon owner lock up for the night if they do?
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Answer: It is overwhelmingly likely saloons did not have swing doors.
To take the history of South Dakota as an example: infamous outlaw Wild Bill Hickock was killed in a pub in Deadwood, South Dakota in late 19th history.
Pictures of the pub had regular doors.
It is presumed directors added them to films as a way to make a dramatic entrance.
There is a caveat: very very small bars might have had swing doors.
But they would not need to lock up as they kept no wares inside overnight.
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AKP Phnom Penh, May 30, 2018 – Newly appointed Thai Ambassador H.E. Panyarak Poolthup, paid a courtesy visit to Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, at the Peace Palace in Phnom Penh this morning.
According to H.E. Eang Sophalleth, Assistant to the Cambodian premier, in the meeting, Samdech Techo Hun Sen expressed his pride at the current relations between the two neighbouring nations.
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Rewriter: Rodney McNeil
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Man, 19, shot in West Pullman
A man was seriously wounded in a shooting Friday evening in the West Pullman neighborhood on the Far South Side.
The 19-year-old was shot in his abdomen and right leg about 5:55 p.m. in the 12300 block of South Wallace, according to preliminary information from Chicago Police.
He got himself to MetroSouth Medical Center in Blue Island, where he was listed in serious condition, police said.
The Columbia Police Department has arrested two men in connection with a carjacking incident that took place recently.
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Josh Ellis of the Metropolitan Planning Council and Cameron Davis, Senior Advisor to the EPA Administrator, join Justin to talk about how the Great Lakes—the Chicago region’s greatest natural asset—stand to benefit or suffer from current budget and policy decisions. Justin will also be moderating an MPC Roundtable, “One Year Later, Part One: Our Air, Land and Water on February 8th from 12 pm until 1:30 pm. You can find more information here.
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Nkemdiche (calf) was ruled out for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Mike Jurecki of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM reports.
Nkemdiche did not practice this week after being inactive against the 49ers on Sunday, so this isn't overly surprising. The 23-year-old has been dealing with the calf issue since the middle of preseason and made his only appearance against the Cowboys in Week 3, so his timetable to return will largely be dictated by his participation in practice in the coming weeks.
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Crabtree (ankle) caught five of eight targets for 47 yards in Sunday's 24-6 loss at Denver.
Crabtree has been questionable the last few weeks with a couple of different injuries, but hasn't missed any game action. Despite struggling with drops this season, Crabtree still managed to be productive, making spectacular catches at times. He finished the season with 1,003 receiving yards for the second 1,000-yard campaign of his career, and first since 2012. The 89 receptions he made this season also set a career high in that category. Assuming Crabtree didn't suffer any setbacks, he should be ready to roll next week for Oakland's first-round playoff game.
ANDERSON Co., S.C. (WSPA) – Road work is expected to start tonight on Liberty Highway near Interstate 85.
Crews will patch and pave the section of Highway 178, and work is expected to continue through May 11, according to a statement from Ashmore Brothers.
Work includes paving ramps on the northbound side of I-85.
Drivers are urged to pay attention to warning signs, flagmen, workers and equipment in the road. They’re also asked to please take alternate routes to avoid the area if at all possible and use caution and slow down when driving through the work zone.
The United States Air Force Total Force Band performs in the 128th Rose Parade in Pasadena, Calif., Jan. 2, 2017. The USAF Total Force Band kicked off the Air Force 70th Birthday celebration playing several venues in Southern California culminating with their appearance in the 128th Rose Parade. The band is comprised of active duty and Air National Guard musicians from around the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Louis Briscese)
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First-grade students from Dewey Elementary School recently attended the Litton Agriculture Campus and learned about plants in class and got their hands dirty.
The outing was made possible by the Litton Crusaders program sponsored by the Jerry Litton Family Memorial Foundation. Students got the opportunity walk around the farm, then take back to school the plant and transplanted marigolds into pots to give to their mom’s for Mother’s Day. The project began in March when the marigolds were seeded and then the students received weekly pictures of the seeds progress until they transplanted the flowers into bigger pots.
While on the tour of the campus had the opportunity to go to the pond, see animals such as cattle, sheep, goats, and hogs, as well as enjoy being outside for the afternoon.
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GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida defensive tackle Taven Bryan has decided to forgo his senior year and enter the NFL draft.
Bryan announced his decision Monday on Twitter, saying coach Dan Mullen's return to Gainesville "made this decision very difficult because I have the highest regard for him." Bryan ultimately, though, chose to move on.
The 6-foot-4, 291-pound junior from Casper, Wyoming, had 40 tackles and four sacks this season. His size, strength and quickness have NFL scouts projecting him to be an early round pick.
Bryan is the second Florida player to turn pro since the season ended.
MINNEAPOLIS — Janet Jackson wants to make it crystal clear: She will not be joining Justin Timberlake during this year's Super Bowl halftime show.
The pop icon says in a statement "to put to rest any speculation or rumours " as to whether she will be performing at the Super Bowl between the Philadelphia Eagles and the New England Patriots in Minnesota on Sunday: "I will not."
She thanks her fans for their support and says she looks forward to seeing them very soon.
The Results are In: Do You Think the US Should Take Military Action against North Korea?
The results are in! We wanted to know yesterday:
Do you think the US should take military action against North Korea?
RESULTS:
YES: 51% (373 VOTES)
NO: 49% (357 VOTES)
TOTAL VOTES: 730 votes
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The leader of the UK’s Liberal Democrats, Tim Farron, has announced his resignation as leader of the pro-EU party.
The Lib Dems added three seats in last week’s UK election, an improvement on their disastrous 2015 performance, but their 12-seat haul masked embarrassing defeats for Britain’s so-called third party.
The party’s former leader Nick Clegg, deputy prime minister to David Cameron in the Conservative-Lib Dem coalition from 2010 to 2015, was the biggest casualty of the election.
Mr Farron clung on to his seat in Westmorland and Lonsdale in Cumbria, but his majority fell from 8,949 to just 777, a byproduct of a lacklustre campaign in which he struggled to be noticed.
The party had sought to tap the 48 per cent who voted Remain in the Brexit referendum last year by pledging to hold a second referendum, but the strategy failed.
Possible candidates to replace Mr Farron as party leader include Vince Cable, Ed Davey and Jo Swinson,
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Hornqvist was helped down the tunnel during Friday's game against the Capitals, Pens Inside Scoop reports.
The exact reason behind his departure has yet to be announced, but it's best to consider him questionable to return to Friday's game and potentially a question mark for Saturday's matchup as well. If he's unable to give it a go, the Penguins may be forced to recall an additional body from the AHL for reinforcements up front.
Puerto Rico's new governor has been sworn in as the U.S. territory prepares for what many believe will be new austerity measures and a renewed push for statehood to haul the island out of a deep economic crisis.
Ricardo Rossello was sworn in Monday and proposed several measures aimed at alleviating the crisis. Among them is a proposal to hold a referendum that would ask voters whether they prefer statehood or independence.
Rossello also aims to boost public-private partnerships and use that revenue to save a retirement system that faces a $40 billion deficit. Rossello has pledged to work closely with a federal control board that U.S. Congress created to oversee Puerto Rico's finances. He said he supports negotiations with creditors to help restructure a nearly $70 billion public debt.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued June 14 at 12:40PM CDT until June 14 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS
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Schalke 04 talented teenager Bernard Tekpetey is one of the new faces named in Ghana's provisional 26-man squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon.
Tekpetey is skillful, energetic and prolific in front of goal and exhibited his attributes when he trained at the St Thomas Aquinas School Park for four days.
He must do more on the team's tour of UAE before the announcement of final 23-man squad on Thursday.
The 19-year joined the Bundesliga side on a three-year deal from Ghanaian side Unistar Soccer Academy last January.
Tekpetey was signed after spending three weeks on trials with the Bundesliga where he convinced the coaches of his abilities which resulted in the decision to hand him a permanent deal.
This season, he made appearances for the Royal Blues in the DFB Cup, Europa League and has one league appearance under his belt.
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Yelich went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's 6-1 loss to the Mariners.
Yelich's third homer of the year came in the ninth inning off reliever Evan Scribner with the game well out of hand. The two-hit night moves Yelich's slash line up to .250/.295/.411 in the early going with 14 runs, nine RBI and two stolen bases in 61 plate appearances. He's only 25 years old and should threaten the 20-homer mark again if he keeps his gains in flyball percentage from his breakout 2016 season.
In China, 164 people drown every day — many of them children who can’t swim
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Pentagon spokesman says the two U.S. soldiers killed Sunday in Iraq were casualties of a U.S. artillery “mishap.”
The spokesman, Army Col. Rob Manning, said an Army artillery unit was firing on an Islamic State mortar position “when a mishap occurred.” He said there is no indication that IS played a role in the deaths. In addition to the two soldiers killed, five others suffered injuries that Manning said were not life-threatening.
The spokesman said he could provide no other details because the incident is under investigation. The names of those killed have not been publicly released.
When the deaths were announced Sunday, the U.S. military said the incident did not involve enemy fire, but provided no other details.
State-owned Coal India 's output in April-December of this fiscal stood at 377.7 million tonnes, lower than the target of 417.5 MT.
CIL produced 54.2 million tonnes (MT) of fossil fuel in December, lower than the target of 56.6 MT for the month, the company said in a BSE filing.
The offtake of coal in the April-December was at 391.7 MT, against the target of 433.9 MT.
The coal offtake by CIL in December was at 51.4 MT, against the target of 52.4 MT for the month.
The government had earlier said there were no plans to cut down coal output because the demand has already picked up now.
In October, the demand started picking up for both coal and power sectors, the government had said.
CIL, which accounts for over 80 per cent of the domestic coal production, is eyeing 598 MT production in 2016-17.
CIL has a target to produce one billion tonnes of fossil fuel by 2020.
CAIRO Feb 13 A reshuffle of Egypt's cabinet will involve at least eight ministers, including those responsible for investment and agriculture, parliamentary sources said on Monday.
The final names for the new posts have not yet been disclosed. A vote in parliament to confirm the new cabinet is expected on Tuesday.
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Well, here is a novel concept for you.
Try actually singing the fucking songs. You know, like an actual musician does?
Just a thought.....
(CBS) — Kids are getting fancy phones as early as first and second grade, but a new parent-backed push is asking families to hold off until 8th grade.
The mom behind the pledge said parents says cave before then because “everyone had them” and didn’t want their child to feel left out, CBS Minnesota reports.
Parents can go online and sign up for the “Wait Until 8th” Pledge.
It doesn’t become public until 10 families at the same school sign up, so there’s a support system in place.
Parents can still get their kids a phone for calling or texting.
At Easter Egg Roll, Melania Trump appeared to nudge President Trump to place his hand over heart at start of the National Anthem. PO-58MO pic.twitter.com/JI1marXyaq
'DUDE, WAKE UP' Melania Trump Had To Nudge President Trump To Put His Hand On His Heart For The National Anthem
At the annual Easter Egg Roll, Melania Trump had to remind her husband to place his hand on his heart for the National Anthem.
The Pentagon official tells The Associated Press that transgender people can enlist in the military beginning Jan. 1, despite President Donald Trump's opposition.
The new policy reflects growing legal pressure on the issue and the difficult hurdles the federal government would have to cross to enforce Trump's demand to ban transgender individuals from the military. Two federal courts already have ruled against the ban.
Potential transgender recruits will have to overcome a lengthy and strict set of physical, medical and mental conditions that make it possible, though difficult, for them to join the armed services.
Maj. David Eastburn says the enlistment of transgender recruits will start Jan. 1 and go on amid the legal battles. The Department of Defense also is studying the issue.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Ciel Textile Ltd:
* DECLARED INTERIM DIVIDEND OF 1.25 RUPEES PER SHARE
* INTERIM DIVIDEND WILL BE PAID ON OR ABOUT 12 JANUARY 2018 Source: bit.ly/2jL1vD5 Further company coverage: (Bangalore.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com)
The Rogers County Sheriff's Office launched a new program to battle hunger, by transforming part of the jail into a food bank. You might think a county jail is an odd place to put a food pantry, but the sheriff's office said it's all about convenience and easy access for Rogers County's hungry families.
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HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – A city man was arrested after a raid on his home turned up more than $16,000 in heroin and cocaine as well as illegal weapons, police said.
David M. Washington, 46, is charged with possession with intent to deliver, possession of drug paraphernalia, receiving stolen property, and firearms offenses.
Police said the Aug. 7 search at 920 North 17th Street uncovered $8,000 in raw heroin, $8,000 in crack and powder cocaine, $300 in various pills, and $30 worth of marijuana.
Officers said they also found seven guns, ammunition, a Taser, handcuffs with keys, drug packaging material, a large number of unused hypodermic needles, and $1,139 cash.
Two of the guns had been reported stolen and one had an obliterated serial number, police said.
Washington is a convicted felon and not allowed to have guns.
He was jailed in Dauphin County Prison on $100,000 cash bail.
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May 2 Avangardco Investments Public Ltd
* Says April 2017 interest payment will not be paid on May 2, 2017 as Avangardco, UkrLandFarming are engaged in discussions with bondholders regarding a proposal in respect of its $200 million notes 2018
* Says it is possible that the Proposal will include a request by Avangardco to restructure the April 2017 interest payment due under the notes
* Says it will instead make use of the 14 day grace period Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
Residents in the Las Vegas Valley can look forward to great weather for the first full week of school.
Sunny skies with afternoon gusts to 35 miles per hour are expected Monday.
A cooling trend begins Monday and will continue through half of the week with daytime highs in the upper 90’s.
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May 3 Jones Energy Inc
* Jones Energy - average daily net production for q1 of 2017 of 18.9 mboe/d, 1.4 mboe/d above midpoint of guidance
* Qtrly average daily net production for q1 of 2017 of 18.9 mboe/d
* Announces 2017 first quarter financial and operating results
* Q1 loss per share $0.05
* Q1 earnings per share view $-0.16 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Reiterates its 2017 guidance for full year
* Projecting average daily production of 20,700 to 23,000 boe per day for 2017
* Announces q2 2017 guidance projecting average daily production of 20,700 to 21,700 boe per day Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Saudi Crown Prince Has Made Aggressive Foreign Policy Moves Prince Mohammed Bin Salman meets with President Trump. Steve Inskeep talks to Prince Turki al-Faisal, former head of Saudi Intelligence, about the war in Yemen and other issues involving Saudi Arabia.
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THURMAN, N.Y. (AP) — Authorities say a Kentucky man reported missing while attending a popular motorcycle rally in upstate New York has been found dead after crashing his bike.
State police say 69-year-old Robert “Mike” Vanderhoof, of Ashland, was last seen on June 7 at a campground near the village of Lake George in the southeastern Adirondacks, where he was volunteering at the annual Americade rally.
Several agencies searched for him. Police say he was found dead Tuesday off a lightly traveled road in the nearby town of Thurman.
The Post-Star of Glens Falls reports (http://bit.ly/2szHKUm ) a state environmental conservation officer found Vanderhoof underneath his off-road motorcycle, which had crashed into a forest creek. Police say no one witnessed the crash and no foul play is expected.
Troopers say Vanderhoof had volunteered at Americade for the last few years.
Houston Cain, 71, of the Iron Hill community, died Thursday, April 13, 2017 at his residence.
Final rites will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 18 at the Little Iron Hill Missionary Baptist Church. Viewing will be held from noon-5 p.m. Monday, April 17 in the chapel of Westside Funeral Home. There will be viewing after the service. Burial will be in the Stephen-Wright Cemetery.
He is survived by one daughter, Tamika Gore; one son, Willie McKvain; one brother, Fredrick Stephens of Lumberton; and three sisters, Lora Williams, Ella Stephens and Juanita Smith, all of Tabor City.
Authorities say a 30-year-old woman is being charged with hate crimes after police say she broke windows and left bacon at a Northern California mosque.
SANTA FE, Texas - One of the Santa Fe High School shooting victims has been upgraded to fair condition, according to her mother.
Sonia Lopez-Puentes says her daughter Sarah Salazar is improving but she is in a lot of pain. She also says she can get up and move around and is no longer on any machines or monitors.
Sarah is one of the students shot at Santa Fe High School in the mass shooting on May 18, 2018.
She has had many visitors at the hospital as she continues to recover since the shooting including Texans star J.J. Watt and pop superstar Justin Timberlake.
A GoFundMe account has been set up to help Sarah's family.
MORE: Santa Fe shooting victim's mother shares update on daughter's injuries
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A New Haven man has been found guilty of murder for shooting another man in the face during an argument over a bag of marijuana.
The Auditor-General on Friday reminded all public office holders of their responsibility to declare their assets and liabilities in accordance with Article 286 of the 1992 Constitution.
This was in a statement signed by Reverend Joseph Kingsley Ghunney, the Director of Public Affairs, Audit Service of Ghana and copied to the Ghana News Agency in Accra.
The statement said “public officers are to take notice that the contents of Assets and Liabilities Declaration form shall be verified by the Auditor-General or his representative upon submission.
It said declarants are to submit their declarations in person and are also requested to bring along a nationally accepted identification card such as passport or driver’s licence, which bear signature of the declarant to facilitate the verification.
Source: GNA
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE)- Hundreds of New Mexicans came together to bring attention to a good cause.
The American Heart Association hosted National Wear Red Day at Civic Plaza Friday.
It raises awareness in the fight against heart disease in women.
Along with strokes, heart disease claims the lives of one in three women.
Various groups came out to support the event and even took a group photo in the shape of a heart.
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April 20 Marine Harvest Asa
* Q1 operational ebit EUR 215 million ($230.46 million)(Reuters poll EUR 206 million)
* Q1 harvest volume 84,000 tonnes (Reuters poll 84,300 tonnes). In connection with the presentation of the Q4 2016 results, Marine Harvest had guided a total harvest volume of 84,000 tonnes for Q1
* Reported net interest bearing debt was approximately EUR 845 million at end of quarter
* Complete Q1 2017 report will be released on May 10 at 0630 CET Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9329 euros) (Reporting By Terje Solsvik)
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WARREN, Mich. - At least 3,000 DTE Energy customers were left without power in Warren due to high electrical demand.
The power went out at 7:28 a.m. on Wednesday morning.
DTE said the power is expected to come back on at 11 a.m. Wednesday.
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The General Manager of the Lagos State Infrastructure Maintenance Regulatory Agency, Babatunde Ojekunle says the agency will soon embark on a state wide regulatory inspection of infrastructure.
He said the exercise which is scheduled to commence in September, will be carried out by duly certified site inspection representative of the Agency.
He said this will enable the Agency develop a comprehensive Database of telecommunications cell sites including Towers, Masts and other equipment to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of regulatory oversight.
Lagos to begin state wide regulatory inspection of Infrastructure
April 24 (Reuters) - Denmark’s Saxo Bank says in statement:
* HAS ENTERED INTO A STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH MICROSOFT WITH THE AIM OF RUNNING TECHNOLOGY STACK ON THE MICROSOFT CLOUD Further company coverage: (Copenhagen newsroom)
After a man's body was discovered early Monday morning in San Francisco, police have confirmed that they believe the death was a homicide. According to the San Francisco Police Department, the body of a 35-year-old man was discovered at 5:43 a.m. Monday on the 1600 block of Alemany Boulevard, which is between Santa Rosa and San Juan Avenues .
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Colbert (hamstring) won't play in Sunday's game against the Colts.
It was an easy decision for the 49ers to rule the safety out after he failed to practice in any capacity this week. Once he heals up, Colbert will see most of his duties on special teams, as he had yet to receive a defensive snap in any of the Niners' first four contests.
HOLYOKE -- The Springfield Puerto Rican Parade is a month away and organizers are expecting hundreds of marching contingents and thousands of spectators.
The Springfield Puerto Rican Parade Committee will be accepting registrations, for any groups interested in marching in the parade, at the Holyoke Mall on Aug. 19 and Aug. 26 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The registration events are being held in an effort to facilitate the process for local community groups, businesses and organizations that wish to participate in this year's parade, which will be Sept. 17.
Members of the Springfield Puerto Rican Parade Committee will be available at the Holyoke Mall to answer any questions and assist in completing the forms. Copies of the registration forms will be available or may be downloaded in advance at the parade website, springfieldpuertoricanparade.com.
LONDON (AP) — Ryanair is calling on British airports to curb alcohol sales following sharp increases in the number of incidents involving disruptive passengers.
The budget airline issued a statement Monday calling for a ban on alcohol sales before 10 a.m. and for limiting the number of drinks in bars and restaurants to a maximum of two.
The airline cited Civil Aviation Authority statistics showing a 600 percent increase in disruptive incidents between 2012-2016 and said most involved alcohol.
Ryanair’s Kenny Jacobs says it’s unfair “that airports can profit from the unlimited sale of alcohol to passengers and leave the airlines to deal with the safety consequences.”
The airline says it has taken steps to prevent disruptive behavior on its flights, including preventing consumption of duty-free alcohol purchases on board.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Devro Plc:
* PETER PAGE HAS AGREED WITH BOARD THAT WILL STEP DOWN AS CHIEF EXECUTIVE AFTER ANNOUNCEMENT OF GROUP‘S 2017 FULL YEAR RESULTS ON 27 FEB 2018​
* ‍RUTGER HELBING, CURRENTLY GROUP FINANCE DIRECTOR, WILL SUCCEED PETER PAGE AS CHIEF EXECUTIVE ON 28 FEBRUARY 2018​
* ‍SEARCH FOR RUTGER HELBING‘S SUCCESSOR HAS COMMENCED AND AN ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING THIS APPOINTMENT WILL BE MADE IN DUE COURSE​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bangalore.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com)
A group of Wilton High School honor roll students recently launched the Learning Fund , a new student-run tutoring service that donates most of its proceeds to local organizations. Of the suggested rate of $30 per hour, 10 percent covers travel costs while the remaining 90 percent is donated to a charity of one's choice among Kick for Nick, the Best Buddies program at the Wilton Family YMCA , and PAWS animal shelter in Westport.
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According to Zacks, "WESTERN GAS PARTNERS is a growth-oriented Delaware limited partnership formed by Anadarko Petroleum Corporation to own, operate, acquire and develop midstream energy assets. " WES has been the topic of a number of other reports.
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Police Department has confirmed that two people were injured during a shooting on the 1000 block of Merriwether Avenue in the Medical District on Monday afternoon.
Police say a 17-year-old male is critical condition at Le Bonheur and a 24-year-old male is in critical condition at Regional Medical Center.
They say the victims were found outside their car by neighbors.
A witness said he saw a car following and shooting at the car in front of them. Another reported hearing 13-15 shots in the area.
Monday's shooting was near the scene of another violent crime just last week.
Just got to the shooting scene at Merriweather & Decatur. Police say a 17yr male is critical condition at Lebonheur & 24yr old male is in critical condition at Regional Medical Center. A witness said he saw a car following & shooting at the car in front of them. @3onyourside pic.twitter.com/ARzI8IE9ue — Kristen Holloway (@KHolloway_WREG3) December 11, 2017
Tom Brady is stirring controversy over a kiss again.
A recent episode of the Facebook series Tom vs. Time shows New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady kissing his 10-year-old son Jack on the mouth for several seconds, and many people are pretty weirded out by it.
The kiss takes place as the five-time Super Bowl winner, who is set to also play in this Sunday's 2018 Super Bowl, is lying down on his back and getting a massage. His son comes in the room and asks if he can check his fantasy football standings.
"What do I get?" Tom asks.
Jack then leans over and kisses his father briefly.
"That was like a peck," Tom says.
Jack returns and gives his dad longer kiss on the mouth, then walks away, wiping his mouth.
When “The Mummy” opened Friday, Brian Tyler, who composed the movie’s music, performed his usual ritual. He headed to cinemas around Los Angeles to observe audiences. When screenings of the Tom Cruise action film let out, he lingered in the multiplex, taking extra time on the escalator and in the rest room to hear whether anyone was unconsciously humming his music.
“I’ll wash my hands for a long time,” says Mr. Tyler, who has...
A look ahead at the Champions League fixtures for the quarter-finals and the top scorers in the competition so far.
San Diego travel guide: Do's and don'ts Here are some tips to make the most of your trip. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: https://usat.ly/2tlkoyP The California Tower overlooks Balboa Park at the San Diego Museum of Man.The tower reopened on Jan. 1, 2015, after being closed to the public for about 80 years.
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BRISTOL - A wine-and-cheese party with coloring books is scheduled for June 16 at the Bristol Historical Society.
Adults are invited to bring their coloring books and supplies to the party. It's set for 7 to 9 p.m. at the museum at 98 Summer St.
Admission is $5 and pre-registration is required through 860 583-6309.
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Toys “R” Us showed no signs of its brand’s corporate turmoil Monday morning at its location near the Tacoma Mall. Debbie Cockrell debbie.cockrell@thenewstribune.com
Wednesday on MSNBC’s “MTP Daily,” host Chuck Todd reacted to the shooting at a congressional baseball practice in Alexandria, VA, saying that we were “all to blame.”
Todd said, “Folks, some want to blame the left or the right or us in the media. But here’s who it seems too many folks don’t want to blame themselves. We are all to blame. This toxic stew that passes for political discourse seems beyond repair in the current moment. Just look at social media.”
“For too long, our collective politics has demonized the other side for caustic behavior while rationalizing that same behavior when it comes from someone who shares their politics,” he continued. “Maybe we ought to borrow another phrase that we’re all asked to do, when you see something, say something. And for political leaders, when you see caustic behavior, no matter if that person agrees with you, why don’t you say something to them?”
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Paramus resident's commuter proposal gets attention The efforts of a concerned commuter saw the first signs of fruition this week. Check out this story on northjersey.com: https://njersy.co/2oOLm2O In its latest newsletter, the borough published a commuter survey intended to gauge Paramus residents' views regarding their commutes to and from work.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump knew for three weeks that former national security adviser Michael Flynn misrepresented his contacts with a Russian diplomat before firing him under pressure, the White House acknowledged Tuesday in offering an account of Flynn’s downfall that differed strikingly from what it said a day earlier.
After days of questions about whether Flynn had spoken with Russia’s ambassador to the U.S. in December about new sanctions implemented by the Obama administration, White House officials said…
Wallace-Rose Hill senior running back Javonte Williams has verbally committed to attend and play football at North Carolina.
The 5-foot-11, 215-pound running back helped lead the Bulldogs to a 35-28 overtime victory over Reidsville in the 2A state championship game on Saturday at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill. Williams rushed for 207 yards and two touchdowns on 22 carries, and was named the game’s Most Outstanding Performer.
Williams plans to graduate from high school early and enroll at North Carolina in January, according to Wallace-Rose Hill head coach Kevin Motsinger.
As a senior, Williams rushed for 2,271 yards and 27 touchdowns. He also caught 13 passes for 363 yards and five more scores.
Williams had offers from Army, Harvard, Furman, Coastal Carolina, Charlotte, Gardner Webb, Elon, Yale, and Navy.
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Lawyers hold a Palestinian flag during a protest after a recent U.S. decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, at the Lawyers Syndicate in Cairo, Egypt, Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017. Nariman El-Mofty AP Photo
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A Quantis study found that if the clothing industry reached its goal of recycling 40 percent of fibers by 2030, it would only reduce greenhouse gas emissions between three and six percent.
May 3 Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc:
* Sinclair reports first quarter 2017 financial results
* Q1 earnings per share $0.61 excluding items
* Q1 revenue $649.9 million versus I/B/E/S view $647.3 million
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.31 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Q1 earnings per share $0.61
* Sees Q2 2017 barter and trade revenue of about $33 million
* Q2 media revenues, before barter, are expected to be approximately $627.3 million to $633.3 million
* Full year barter and trade revenue is expected to be approximately $120 million
* FY capital expenditures expected to be $90 million, excluding expenditures that may be incurred for FCC's spectrum repack
* 2017 media expenses, excluding barter expense but including trade expense, are expected to be approximately $1.586 billion Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
VARNER, Ark. (AP) – Arkansas officials are vowing to carry out a double execution later this week after the U.S. Supreme Court scuttled the state’s plan to resume capital punishment for the first time in nearly 12 years with a ruling minutes before a condemned man was scheduled to die.
The court’s decision late Monday was the second time Don Davis had been granted a reprieve- he was within hours of death in 2010. It capped a chaotic day of legal wrangling to clear the obstacles Arkansas faced to carrying out its first executions since 2005.
Attorney General Leslie Rutledge says there are five scheduled executions remaining and no legal obstacles to carrying them out, although she expects lawyers for the inmates to file fresh court challenges. The next two are scheduled for Thursday.
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The end of Whiplash except it's the Mute City theme from F-Zero. pic.twitter.com/8Mry5KQetr
THIS IS OUR TEMPO Wow, F-Zero's Mute City Theme Works Perfectly With The Final Scene Of 'Whiplash'
True fans will notice that this is taken from the 'Mario Kart 8' version of the classic Mute City theme from Nintendo's other big racing series, F-Zero.
Update: 6:55PM NINETY five per cent of people surveyed in Suva by the 4FJ Campaign reported they were willing to give up eating kawakawa and donu during its peak breeding season after learning it would help them recover from overfishing. cChange Fiji director Scott Radway said in a statement that the survey confirmed that once people learnt about the problem, they were willing to get behind the solution.
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The widow of a South Dakota correctional officer killed in escape attempt takes her case against the Department of Corrections to the state Supreme Court on Tuesday. Lynette Johnson is suing a long list of defendants including former warden Doug Weber, current warden Darin Young and Corrections Secretary Denny Kaemingk.
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Cagliari, December 11 - Prosecutors in Cagliari on Monday opened a probe into the death of a man three weeks after he was discharged from hospital. The man, 83, was given a clean bill of health after recovering from a car accident. Prosecutors have ordered the man's body to be exhumed. They are considering manslaughter charges against the driver whose car knocked the pensioner off his bike.
WASHINGTON, Feb 2 (Reuters) - The association representing the nation's FBI agents, after a controversial Republican memo was released on Friday, defended their law enforcement work and said they "have not, and will not, allow partisan politics to distract" from their mission."
FBI Agents Association President Thomas O´Connor, in an emailed statement, said its agents were dedicated to the nation and the U.S. Constitution, adding: "The American people should know that they continue to be well-served by the world´s preeminent law enforcement agency." (Reporting by Sarah N. Lynch; Writing by Susan Heavey; Editing by Andrew Hay)
DETROIT (AP)  General Motors is extending the normal two-week summer shutdown at two U.S. car factories because of slumping demand.
Union officials say the Lordstown, Ohio, plant near Cleveland and the Fairfax plant in Kansas City, Kansas, will close for as long as five weeks in June and July. The summer shutdown normally lasts two weeks.
Lordstown makes the Chevrolet Cruze compact while Fairfax builds the Chevrolet Malibu midsize car.
Cruze sales are up 36 percent due largely to fleet sales. Sales to individual buyers are down 3 percent. Malibu sales are down 30 percent through May.
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Spokesman Jim Cain confirms that some car plants will see more down weeks but wouldn't give specifics. He says GM is adjusting as the market shifts from cars to trucks and SUVs.
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SKOPJE, Macedonia (AP) — Paleontologists from Bulgaria and Macedonia are excavating the fossilized remains of a prehistoric elephant believed to pre-date the mammoth, after its bones were discovered accidentally by a man working in a field.
Scientists at the Natural Science Museum of Macedonia and the Natural History Museum of Sofia said Tuesday they began excavating the skeleton in Dolni Disan in central Macedonia last Friday. They estimated the animal would have weighed about 10 tons and have been about 50 years old at the time of its death, roughly 8 million years ago during the Miocene epoch.
Biljana Garevska of the Natural Science Museum in Skopje said the fossil was of one of the elephant's ancestors which roamed the region at a time when it was covered by African-like savannah.
Target currently has an online sale for Green Monday where you can get $20 off for every $100 you spend. It's cumulative, so if you spend $200 you get $40 off up to a maximum discount of $100. if you've got a bunch of items on your Christmas shopping list, you could knock it all out at a discount with no one ever knowing you bought them stuff on sale.
Or you could go for some of those big ticket items you've had your eyes on for a while:
There are a lot of exclusions including Bose, Sonos, Samsung, Xbox, Nintendo, and PlayStation. However, it also says Google Products are an exclusion, but Nest is owned by Google and works just fine. So it can't hurt to try if you're interested in something.
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Shortly ago, Mnatsakan Martirosyan, judge of the Common Jurisdiction Court, justified Marina Poghosyan, President of the “Weles” Human Rights NGO.
She was accused of salvaging other’s property, having mercenary motives.
According to the accusation, she seized the flat (situated in Nalbandyan Street 50) of Arpi Meras, citizen of Canada and USD 140,000 acquired from its sale.
Mnatsakan Martirosyan recognized and announced Marina Poghosyan’s innocence and eliminated the preventive measure against her.
By the way, the judge did not examine the suit against Marina Poghosyan, concerning AMD 57 million.
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Rodney Jones is charged with robbery. (Photo: MCSO)
A man accused of stealing nearly $20,000 in cash from a Zelda Road gas station in December 2017 has been arrested.
Rodney Jones was arrested Thursday and is being held on a $60,000 bond at the Montgomery County Jail.
Jones, armed with an unidentified gun, forced a Zelda Road Chevron Food Mart worker to hand over $19,473 in assorted cash around 10 p.m. on Dec. 23, according to a court affidavit.
In January, Central Alabama CrimeStoppers released photos and video of the robbery.
— Melissa Brown
More: Do you know this man? Police searching for Zelda Road robbery suspect
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LONDON (AP) – Prime Minister Theresa May has called for an early general election for June 8 to seek a strong mandate as she negotiates Britain’s exit from the European Union.
In a shock announcement Tuesday, May said she would ask the House of Commons on Wednesday to back her election call.
She said that since Britons voted to leave the EU in June, the country had come together, but politicians had not.
She said the divisions risk undermining Britain’s position in Brexit negotiations that lie ahead.
Under Britain’s Fixed-Term Parliaments Act, the prime minister can call an election if two-thirds of lawmakers vote for it. The leader of the main opposition Labour Party has previously said he would back such a call.
GREENVILLE, Del. (AP) — A Delaware man wounded in an attack at a New Year’s Eve celebration in Istanbul says he survived the attack by playing dead.
William Jacob Raak told NBC News he survived the attack by playing dead and staying silent and motionless, even after being shot.
WCAU-TV (http://bit.ly/2i0RQ8g ) reports that Raak’s brother says the 35-year-old, a small business owner from Greenville, Delaware, called around 7:30 p.m. ET on New Year’s Eve to say he’d been shot in the leg. Michael Raak says his brother was visiting friends in Istanbul.
Istanbul Gov. Vasip Sahin has said the attacker, armed with a long-barreled weapon, killed a policeman and a civilian outside the Reina club before entering and firing at people partying inside. At least 39 people, mostly foreigners, were killed.
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VANCOUVER — Police say four people were taken to hospital after a car crash in east Vancouver as police investigated two bank robberies.
Const. Jason Doucette says none of those who were injured were involved in the alleged bank robberies, describing them as “innocent civilians.”
The four people, who were in the same vehicle, were taken to hospital with what’s believed to be minor injuries.
Doucette says officers received reports of robberies at two separate banks within 30 minutes on Saturday afternoon.
He says a Porsche Cayenne that police believe was driven by the suspects crashed at an intersection near the location of the second robbery, minutes after it was reported.
The crash involved four vehicles.
Doucette says officers blocked in the Porsche and a man and a woman were arrested.
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Monday’s van attack occurred near the heart of one of Toronto’s bustling transit hubs, and continued down a busy commercial and residential stretch of road.
Trump to sign bill extending veterans' health care program
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump plans to sign legislation to extend temporarily a program that gives veterans access to private-sector health care.
White House spokesman Sean Spicer says Trump will sign the bill Wednesday at the White House.
The extension will provide stopgap services while Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin develops a longer-term plan to allow veterans to more easily go outside the VA medical system for care. Under the bill, the VA will be allowed to operate its Choice program until the funding runs out.
The program is set to expire in August without the legislation, and with nearly $1 billion in the account.
The Choice program was developed after a 2014 scandal over wait times at the VA medical center in Phoenix. Some veterans died.
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Four explosions have rocked Texas’ capital in less than three weeks and authorities say a serial bomber is likely to blame. But they don’t appear closer to making any arrests.
Three package bombs left on doorsteps over 10 days starting on March 2 killed two people and injured two others. Then, on Sunday night, an explosive triggered by a nearly invisible tripwire wire injured two more.
Police originally pointed to possible hate crimes, but the victims have now been black, Hispanic and white and from different parts of the increasingly diverse city.
They looked for common threads among those hurt and killed, but now concede that a tripwire means who gets hit could be totally random.
Investigators have been left with more questions than answers, as fear spreads through Austin.
About 38,000 people have braved a chilly, but clear Canberra morning to mark 103 years since troops from Australia and New Zealand landed at Gallipoli during World War I.
Retired Colonel Susan Neuhaus delivered the dawn service address at the Australian War Memorial, highlighting the contribution of women to the armed forces by remembering 22 nurses who were ordered into the sea and executed by Japanese troops during World War I.
Retired Colonel Susan Neuhaus delivers the dawn service address at the Australian War Memorial. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
"When their ship, the Vyner Brooke, was torpedoed in the Banka Strait, they swam through the night to the shore," Colonel Neuhaus said.
"There, on Monday, the 16th of February 1942, shortly after 10am, they were lined up along the beach, still in their uniforms, a red cross emblazoned into their left sleeve and at bayonet point they were ordered into the sea.
"They were under no illusion as to their fate.
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Please everyone, keep buying the games you've already played on each new console that's released. I'm banking on playing the Dreamcast-era Crazy Taxi via chip implants in my brain while on my space transport to the Titan colony in 2050. It'll happen as long as you dish out money for played-out games!
It's going to a good cause... Why would you try to dissuade people from buying it? I plan on just giving my codes away to someone that doesn't have these games. 2 great causes with very little investment! St. Jude's and Make-A-Wish ALONE make me think of my daughters and how appreciative I'd be for people to give anything if they were sick...
According to the Korea Meteorological Administration(KMA) on Monday, Typhoon Prapiroon has shifted to a more eastern direction, towards Japan’s Tsushima Island, instead of the coast of Busan as expected.
As the typhoon has changed its track, the western part of the peninsula will not be heavily affected. However, North Gyeongsang Province and Jeju Island are still likely to be hit on Tuesday.
Expected precipitation until Tuesday stands at 80 to 150 millimeters nationwide, with some parts getting more than 200 millimeters of rain. Strong wind is also expected in some areas.
The weather agency advises the public to take necessary measures to avoid any accidents.
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See The Innocent Man Whose Picture Was Published As Kidnapper Evans by Nigerian Police
Here is the innocent man whose picture has wrongfully been published by the Nigerian police as the Notorious Kidnapper Chukwudubem Onwuamadike a.k.a Evans
He is identified as Tochukwu Ambrose Onwuamadike from Akaboukwu Uruagu in Nnewi, Anambra state and a businessman based in Angola.
Mr Tochukwu has reportedly been jubilating over the arrest of the real Evans. His friends and some relatives
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OKLAHOMA CITY – Police say a 61-year-old Oklahoma City woman is missing.
Marlene Gay Goodman, 61, was last seen around 7 p.m. Thursday at her home in the 12000 block of Surrey Lane in N.W. Oklahoma City.
Officials say Goodman drove away from her home in a white 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis, with the Oklahoma tag AGN-304.
Goodman has a medical condition and needs medication.
Authorities did not release any description of Goodman’s physical features at this time.
Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to cal 911.
Bulgaria has asked Russian Aircraft Corporation MiG to overhaul and maintain its 15 aged MiG-29 fighter jets in a four-year deal worth up to 81.3 million levs (US$49 million), the country’s defence ministry said on Monday.
NATO and EU member Bulgaria needs to keep its Soviet-era aircraft operational after plans to buy eight new fighter jets hit another snag.
The defence ministry will have to virtually restart the process and is yet to send requests for proposals to aircraft makers.
Main contenders remain Swedish manufacturer Saab’s Gripen jets, Portugal and the United States with secondhand F-16s and Italy with secondhand Eurofighter Typhoons. Defence Minister Krasimir Karakachanov has said Bulgaria may also send a request to Boeing for F-18 aircraft. (ChannelNewsAsia)
We live in a golden age of Internet think pieces and open letters. But let’s be real, no one has time to read all that shit. That’s why we’ve condensed...
Dear Liz,
I'm job-hunting. It's been a tough road. When I've job-hunted before it never took me more than a couple of months to get hired. This time I've been looking for over ten months.
I've turned down two job opportunities that were basically scams. I don't regret turning them down but it's impossible to live on my unemployment check.
I had some savings but those funds are running out.
If I don't find a "career" job by the end of July I'm going to take a survival job and job-hunt at night and on the weekends.
One of the hardest things is dealing with my family.
My sisters, my brother and my parents all live in the area and they all give me unsolicited job-search advice.
It's not really advice. It's more like "Are you really job-hunting? Why is it taking so long?"
I know they care about me but it doesn't sound like concern as much as nagging. How can I get my "support network" to actually support my job search instead of tearing me down for my "faults" as a job-seeker?
Thanks Liz!
Sal
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Just like the August temperatures, Denver's housing market is heating up. So there's a pretty good chance your home is worth a lot more than it was a year or two ago. Refinancing today could help you slash your monthly payments and shave years off the life of your loan, but you need to do it today. Rates are down this week, but they will jump up again soon. That's why the team from Ideal Home Loans visited our Help Center this morning to help you qualify for the lowest rate possible or pre-qualify you to buy a home. Brent Ivinson, President of Ideal Home Loans, talks about why you need to call Ideal Home Loans right away.
Call Ideal Home Loans today, and let their mortgage professionals start saving you money, or helping you buy a new home. Call (303)867-7000 or visit them online at IdealHomeLoans.com
Bourjos' chances of making the Cubs' Opening Day roster could depend on whether the team carries seven or eight relievers, Carrie Muskat of MLB.com reports.
Bourjos has been playing well this spring, sporting a .342 average and two steals through 14 games (38 at-bats). If the Cubs keep eight relievers, the veteran outfielder could get crunched, but a seven-man bullpen might open the door for him to snag a spot on the bench. Even if Bourjos doesn't make the team out of spring training, his experience at the MLB level makes him someone who the club would likely feel comfortable calling up in a pinch.
Feb 14 Aryzta AG:
* Has increased the covenant headroom under its senior revolving credit facility, thereby providing the group with enhanced financial flexibility
* Owen Killian, CEO; Patrick Mceniff, CFO/COO; and JOHN YAMIN, CEO Americas, all members of Aryzta Executive Management, tendered their resignations and intend to step down from their respective roles at the end of the current FY Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
The same week that hundreds of people auditioned for a movie set to be filmed in the old Albany High School building, production has been suspended.
Well-known McGill University professor, choral conductor and musical scholar Eleanor Stubley has been found dead.
She had been missing since Monday, Aug. 7.
READ MORE: Well-known McGill music professor missing, police and family asking for help
The 57-year-old was last seen dropping off a friend near the intersection of Notre-Dame and Saint-Philippe streets in Montreal’s Sud-Ouest borough.
Stubley lived with multiple sclerosis.
WATCH BELOW: Police were searching for Eleanor Stubley last week
When it was reported Stubley was missing, her colleagues at McGill expressed concern.
“She’s a widely respected choral conductor and has been teaching at McGill for well over 20 years,” Stephane Lemelin, chair of the Department of Performance at the Schulich School of Music, told Global News Sunday.
“She’s a choral conductor, she’s a musicologist, she’s written extensively about Canadian music in particular. She’s a thought-provoking, articulate scholar.”
Police say they do not suspect foul play.
Iran sentences Sufi to death over killing of 3 policemen
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran has sentenced to death a supporter of a Sufi leader who rammed a bus into a group of policemen last month, killing three, before being arrested.
The incident in Tehran took place during February clashes between the Sufi leader's followers and police.
Monday's report by the official IRNA news agency says the convicted man, Mohammad Salas, can appeal his verdict with 20 days. Salas testified during hearings last week that he had no intention of killing the policemen but was trying to flee the clashes.
Sufi leader Nourali Tabandeh's supporters had rallied near his residence fearing his possible arrest, despite police assurances they had no such intention.
Iran's clerically overseen government frowns on Sufism, the mystical strain of Islam. Many conservatives view it as a deviation from the faith.
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HIGHER EDUCATION BUBBLE UPDATE: The De-Professionalization of the Academy. “Over twelve years, I have watched with increasing dismay and incredulity as academic integrity, fairness, and intellectual rigor have eroded, with the implicit endorsement of administration and faculty alike. I have witnessed the de-professionalization of the professoriate—hiring policies based on tokenized identity politics and cronyism, the increasing intellectual and ideological conformity expected from faculty and students, and the subsequent curtailment of academic freedom.”
Government warns members of the opposition against holding parallel independence celebrations saying everyone is welcome to join the National celebrations in Bushenyi According to the minister for presidency Esther Mbayo, the long arm of the law will deal with them
What is known about the native peoples who were in the Northeast Kingdom before the European settlers? That will be the subject of a talk given by Vermont State Archeologist Jess Robinson on Wednesday, May 23, at 6:30 p.m., at the Lowell Graded School.
In Vermont the record of paleo peoples goes back 13,000 years, after that are the woodland period indigenous peoples, the Abenaki and others, who also left an archeological record which reveals things about them.
Topics discussed will include the locations of the routes traveled by the first pre-European Vermonters, where they settled in the Northeast Kingdom, and what is known about these early years. What are the big unsolved questions? How can one tell if they have ever found a local artifact that might be Native American? This slide talk will address all this and more. All are welcome. — from the Lowell Historical Society.
ISLAMABAD, Aug 14 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain
Monday hoisted the national flag in a dignified ceremony held
here to mark the celebrations of 70th Independence Day of
Pakistan.
The ceremony held at the Jinnah Convention center was
attended by Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, Chinese Vice
premier Wang Yang, Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz
Sadiq, Chairman Senate Raza Rabbani, Chairman Joint Chief of
Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Zubair Mahmood Hayat, Chief of
the Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of the
Air Staff Air Marshal Sohail Aman, Chief of the Naval Staff
Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah, a large number of
parliamentarians, diplomats, students and people from
different walks of life.
During the ceremony, national anthem and national songs
were played. Ustad Raees Ahmed also presented a blend of his
marvelous instrumental performance.
Irish RnB Pop Electronic songstress SOULÉ has just announced her own headline show next month and its set to be a good one.
She’s had a crazy busy year and now she’ll be gearing up to play Dublin’s Button Factory on November the 15th.
Pre-sale available Monday the 9th of October at 9am priced at 5 euro and general admission on sale Wednesday the 11th of October at 9am priced at 8 euro from ticketmaster.
A CONCERT staged by The Syrinx Trio will take place at St Mary the Virgin Church in Hambleden next Saturday (August 19) from 7.30pm.
The performers are Richard Simpson, oboe, Michael Cox, flute, who are principal players of the BBC Symphony Orchestra, and Janet Simpson, piano, who was until recently the official keyboard player to the Halle Orchestra.
They will play choice cuts by Mozart, Loiellet, Brahms, Wolfenden and others.
Tickets are £15 from Hambleden Village Stores and on the door. Under 18s enter free.
The graduates of Pathway Home rose up to a roar of applause as U.S. Marine Corps veteran and fellow grad Zach Skiles called on them to stand and be recognized during a memorial for the victims of the Yountville shooting.
When talking about Chinese built vehicles, one immediately thinks about their blatant clones we have seen in the past and by the looks of things, the Lamborghini Urus is about to become another victim.
Huansu Auto are the team behind these sketches and the resemblance is uncanny. For ease of manufacture, they have not made the rear fender as dramatic but apart from that it screams Urus (see comparisons below).
Of course the final vehicle will likely look a lot less dramatic (and hopefully Urus) as they cut-corners, literally and figuratively.
Huansu Auto is actually subsidiary of the Beijing Auto Industries Corporation (BAIC) who also work with Daimler (Mercedes).
Powering this Famborghini Furus is a measly little 1.5-litre turbocharged engine pushing out just 150 hp but considering the price tag is about 95% less than the real Lamborghini SUV, you probably won’t complain.
Market launch is set for next month with the company aiming to offer both five and seven seater options.
An Alameda County Sheriff's Office bomb squad has been called to a structure in Oakland late Wednesday after Cal Fire investigators found a possible explosive device.
The incident is reported on Webster Street.
No other information was immediatley available.
MILAN, April 10 European shares were slightly higher in opening deals on Monday, helped by higher mining and healthcare stocks with Stada surging to a fresh record high after the German drugmaker backed a 5.32 billion euro offer.
By 0709 GMT, the pan-European STOXX 600 index was up 0.1 percent, while the UK's FTSE 100 and Germany's DAX also rose by the same amount.
Stada soared 11 percent, leading gainers on the STOXX index. The company said it had decided to support an offer from Bain Capital and Cinven for 66 euros per share, valuing the company at about 5.32 billion euros.
Top gainer among mining stocks was BHP Billiton, which gained 4.5 percent after hedge fund Elliott Advisors sent directors a plan to unlock value in the mining giant.
Weaker energy stocks and financials capped gains. (Reporting by Danilo Masoni, editing by Kit Rees)
Woolsey Finnell is about the coolest guy I've run into in a long time. He is a mainstay at Bob Wallace Appliance .
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Claire’s Stores Inc. has filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy and said it plans to lower its debt by about US $1.9 billion.
The company will continue to operate its approximately 1,600 Claire’s and Icing brand stores in the United States during the bankruptcy process and expects to complete it by September. International stores are not part of the restructuring agreement.
“This transaction substantially reduces the debt on our balance sheet,” Claire’s CEO Ron Marshall said in a statement. “We will complete this process as a healthier, more profitable company.”
Claire’s said it reached an agreement with creditors including Elliott Management Corp and Monarch Alternative Capital LP, which will provide it with about US $575 million in new capital.
Claire’s struggles stem from a deal it struck more than a decade ago that left it burdened with debt.
In 2007, Apollo Management, a private equity firm, bought Claire’s for US $3.1 billion and took the company private in what’s known as a leveraged buyout.
Chris Singleton, a Goose Creek native who plays collegiately at Charleston Southern, was chosen in the 19th round of the Major League Draft with the 585th overall pick on Thursday.
Singleton, who was thrust into the national spotlight when his mother was one of nine people killed in the Emanuel AME Church shooting, just finished his junior season with the Buccaneers.
The Lowcountry native hit .276 for CSU in 2017 with 4 homers and 21 RBI.
In 2015, just a day after his mother, Sharonda Coleman-Singleton, was killed in the church shooting, Singleton spoke to reporters publicly forgave the shooter. His words "Love is stronger than hate" swept across the nation.
Corben wrote in to let us know that Diluvion [Steam], a deep-sea exploration game with RPG elements looks like it might be coming over to Linux.
I think it looks fantastic! Love the visual work, especially when it's dark and they find stuff that glows. Could be an awesome game to get lost in and just explore away.
We want your tiny zines! All zines A6 or smaller are welcome, find the submission form here: https://goo.gl/Y6R14i.
Send your zines through by the 9th of Feb!
You can make new tiny zines or miniaturise existing ones, we can’t wait to see what everyone submits!
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DENVER: Pop superstar Taylor Swift was celebrating on Monday (Aug 14) after winning a sexual assault lawsuit against a former radio DJ she accused of groping her before a gig.
A federal court judge in Denver allowed her complaint that David Mueller had fondled her buttocks during a photo opportunity in the city's Pepsi Centre arena in 2013.
Yesterday afternoon in the National Lotteries Authority/FLOW/Hairoun North East Football Championship, Greggs FC won by default from Biabou FC at the Chili Playing Field in Georgetown.
Jebelles FC defeated Jebelles Chapmans 3-1 in yesterday afternoon’s second match. Dacota Hoyte scored 2 goals for Jebelles FC and Javon Sayers scored the third.
The single goal for Jebelles Chapmans was scored by Terro Joseph.
The Championship will continue tomorrow at the same venue.
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BALTIMORE (AP) - An unusual smell prompted an evacuation and a hazardous materials response at a Baltimore high school. But after five people were taken to the hospital complaining of upset stomachs, fire officials discovered the source of the smell: a pumpkin spice air freshener.
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School was evacuated Thursday afternoon after students and teachers detected a strong smell on the third floor. Several people reported difficulty breathing.
The fire department and a hazardous materials team were called. Fire spokesman Roman Clark said two students and three adults were taken to the hospital for stomach ailments.
Then, firefighters located a pumpkin spice air aerosol plugged into an outlet in a classroom.
Classes at the school resumed Friday.
A couple of the winners included Monroeville resident Laureen Adams and Aubree Featheringill, 7, of Norwalk.
Featheringill entered her fudge in the baking contest this year, winning best of show. She said she was very excited, grinning from ear to ear as she held up her big blue ribbon.
Adams won best of show in canning, her white cherries making this her seventh year winning best of show in that category.
“I never expected to win the baking,” Adams said. She stated she had been awake “since midnight” working on some of the baked goods, making a total of three cakes just that morning.
Adams also won best of show for her cookies and a “blueberry crumb top coffee cake.”
Adams said she does put some time into cooking for these events, adding: “I’ll start tonight for next year.”
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DANVERS, Mass. (AP) - No, a live alligator was not lurking by the side of a Massachusetts highway this weekend: It was just a plastic toy.
The Salem News (http://bit.ly/2w3mn06 ) reports that police in Danvers got their first report of an alligator along Route 128 at around 8:40 a.m. Sunday. One person walked into a police station to report the alligator on the southbound side of the highway a couple of hours later.
The reports prompted a frenzy on Twitter.
Officers who went to investigate found a foot-and-a-half plastic toy discarded by the side of the road. They removed it.
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Information from: The Salem (Mass.) News, http://www.salemnews.com
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. (AP) – Authorities have arrested a fire district employee in rural southern Oregon after she submitted a letter of resignation that outlined thefts from the agency.
The Herald and News reports 51-year-old Tina Young was arrested Thursday on a charge of aggravated first-degree theft following her letter to the board of the Bonanza Rural Fire Protection District.
In the letter last week, Young says she had personal financial difficulties that led to “some decisions that today leave me feeling guilty, ashamed, sorry and scared.”
Young says she mishandled funds, altered financial reports and destroyed financial records.
The Klamath County Sheriff’s Office says the amount stolen has not been determined.
The district says it found more than $76,000 of questionable checking transactions since Young began work as its secretary and treasurer in 2013.
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Information from: Herald and News, http://www.heraldandnews.com
Cooper Hefner, son on Playboy founder Hugh Hefner, said that the company is bringing back nudity to their magazines starting with the March/April issue.
Last year the company stopped showing nudity in their 60-year-old publication.
According to Cooper Hefner, the way the magazine portrayed nudity in the past was dated, but removing it entirely wasn’t the answer.
Nudity wasn’t the problem. And now they’re taking back their identity and reclaiming who they are at the magazine.
Audrey Warde does not belong to any Nations, yet.
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It was announced in August that the Miss Arkansas Scholarship Pageant was moving from Hot Springs to Robinson Center Performance Hall in downtown Little Rock, Brian Scott Rippee writes in Thursday’s Style section.
And now that is a reality, with pageant events already underway this week, a new Miss Arkansas to be crowned Saturday, and a teen division finishing Friday night.
The Miss Arkansas pageant has garnered increased attention after last year’s winner, Savvy Shields, went on to be crowned Miss America. Savannah Skidmore is the reigning Miss Arkansas.
Read Thursday's Arkansas Democrat-Gazette for full details.
BEIJING (AP) — China's civil aviation authority says it has fined Dubai-based airline Emirates and barred it from adding new routes in China over the next six months after two of its flights were cited for unsafe operations.
The Civil Aviation Administration of China said in a statement Wednesday that the flights occurred on April 17 and May 18 over the city of Urumqi in China's western Xinjiang region.
It said in the first instance an Emirates plane flew at the wrong height, and in the second a plane temporarily lost contact with air traffic control.
It has imposed a fine of 29,000 RMB ($4,300) on the Middle East's largest airline.
Emirates didn't immediately respond to a request for comment.
CLEARWATER, Fla. (WFLA) – Twelve critically endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtles were airlifted to the Clearwater Marine Aquarium for care on Friday.
The juvenile turtles were all severely affected by the cold-water temperatures in New England and were cold-stunned.
The New England Aquarium transported 46 cold-stunned turtle by private jet to Tampa.
Four rehabilitation facilities will assist in the recovery of the turtles.
The turtles are named after Santa, his reindeer, Frosty the Snowman and an elf.
Guests are able to visit the turtles at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium.
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Pabst Milwaukee Brewery will unveil an outdoor beer garden this Saturday, just in time for the brewery’s grand opening street festival. The free, cash only, outdoor event will feature performances by a list of local artists, as well as the Grammy Award-winning band Arrested Development. The festival will take place rain or shine on May 13 from 1-7 p.m. on Juneau Ave. between 10th and 11th streets and the adjoining area of 11th street.
Marcus Doucette of 88Nine Radio Milwaukee will DJ the event. The full schedule of artists includes:
1:15-1:45: Abby Jeanne
2:00-2:30: D’Amato
2:45-3:15: Masked Intruder
3:30-3:30: IshDARR
4:15-4:45: Hugh Masterson of Hugh Bob & The Hustle
5:15-5:45: New Age Narcissism featuring Lex Allen, Siren and Lorde Fred33
6:15-7:00: Arrested Development
The event will also offer an art gallery, live paintings and one-time-only commemorative Pabst Milwaukee Brewery T-shirts.
You can find more information here.
The way the sound of the metal scene has advanced over the last couple of years has been a joy to behold. But you also have to admire those bands who are digging in their heels and indulging themselves purely and exclusively in the sound of straightforward, naked aggression. Belgian quintet Reject The Sickness take a similar approach to bands like Devildriver, in that, seemingly, the only truly challenging thing about them is to see if their audience can shake their head clean off their shoulders. This is gruff, brash, powerful, instantaneously vicious metal music. Full stop. And while The Weight Of Silence is fairly predictable and one-paced, and will certainly struggle to make many end-of-year lists, if you don’t get excited by the snarl of a song like Saviour you may well be reading the wrong magazine.
Maybe it was the pressure of a $50 million price tag and being billed as European soccer's next big thing. Maybe it was the early injury setback.
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EXMORE, Va. (WAVY) – A man taking photographs died after being struck by a mud hop vehicle at the Belle Haven Moose Lodge on Saturday.
Virginia State Police say that around 3:12 p.m., 48-year-old Rick Ulerick, of the 6300 block of Knob Hill Drive in Virginia Beach, was taking photographs at an Mud Bog event through the pit when he was accidentally struck by a truck that was participating in the event.
The driver of the vehicle that struck Ulerick was not injured during the incident.
Police are investigating this as an accidental death.
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Mealey's Antitrust/Unfair Competition - Expert's Opinions Allowed In Class Action Over Fitbit's Sleep-Tracking Mode
SAN FRANCISCO - A California federal judge on Dec. 8, in denying summary judgment to Fitbit Inc. on class claims that the sleep-tracking functions on its devices do not work, ruled that the opinions of a plaintiffs' expert who tested the devices are reliable and relevant (James Brickman, et al. v. Fitbit Inc., No. 3:15-cv-02077, N.D. Calif., 2017 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 202568).
You probably already know that hopping into a tanning bed is putting you at a major risk for skin cancer. However, sitting by the pool, playing outdoors, or brunching on the rooftop unprotected is just as bad for your health. One bad burn can double your risk of getting melanoma. Still not scared straight? The video above from Dark Side of Tanning shows you just what happens when you get a tan. Above the surface you see a golden glow, but just underneath the skin your cells are in survival mode. Excuse us while we slather on the sunscreen; SPF 100, please.
Gov. McMaster: Anything short of apology from Missouri is 'an insult to every South Carolinian'
CLEVELAND– A hearing is expected Monday morning to determine if two juveniles should be tried as adults in a shooting that killed a 12-year-old boy and wounded five teenagers.
Amir Taylor and Tayvon Gideons, both 15, are scheduled to have bind over pretrial hearings in Cuyahoga County Juvenile Court. Prosecutors want the two to be tried as adults.
Both teens face more than two dozen charges, including aggravated murder.
The shooting happened on Nov. 24 in the area of Buckeye Road and East 116th Street in Cleveland. Abdel Bashiti, 12, was killed when he had his father stepped out of the family’s store to find out what was happening.
Two adults, Marvin Harris and Larissa Harris, have also been charged.
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DENDERMONDE, Belgium (AP) " A Belgian court has convicted two parents for their part in the death of their infant, who succumbed to malnutrition and dehydration because they were firm believers in alternative diets.
The court gave both a suspended six-month sentence Wednesday because they failed to take adequate action to take care of baby Lucas, who died with organs shrunk to half their size and without any fat around them.
Judge Mieke Butstraen said the demise of seven-month-old Lucas was "the result of the systematic offer of food which was not suitable."
Because of that "his health was seriously impeded and he eventually died."
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The case has caused a major uproar about the use of alternative medicine and the responsibility of parents in raising their kids.
The parents could still appeal the sentence.
April 3 HCP Inc
* Justin Hutchens to leave HCP to become chief executive officer of UK-based operator HC-One
* HCP Inc - Hutchens will remain in current role at HCP through June 1 to ensure smooth transition of duties, to assist with HCP's Q1 earnings announcement Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Arsenal news: Alexandre Lacazette may now play second fiddle to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
Lacazette was benched as Arsenal ran riot against Everton at the Emirates, thumping Sam Allardyce's team 5-1.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang blossomed on his debut, scoring an outstanding chip to help drive the north London side towards a key three points.
The Gabon striker was picked in an attack also consisting of Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Mesut Ozil, with Lacazette the fall guy.
And, speaking after the game, Wenger appeared to hint Lacazette was now second-choice striker by saying he would get his chances to shine in the Europa League.
"I am very happy with him. We could not afford to let Giroud, Walcott and Sanchez go and bring no one in," the Arsenal boss said.
“We’d like nice ground for our Derby horses as soft ground wouldn’t be ideal for any of them,” said O’Brien who is expected to have six runners in Saturday’s race.
“We’ll see what happens with the weather overnight and decide in the morning how many of them will run.”
Epsom clerk of the course Andrew Cooper was bracing himself for more rain today and, despite the track being free-draining, expects the ground to be good to soft at best on Saturday.
John Gosden, trainer of Roaring Lion, is also worried about the ground for the second favourite.
“Soft ground is not ideal for Roaring Lion but it does drain well at Epsom,” said Gosden.
“So if it’s good to soft that would be okay as he’s handled that in the past.”
Gosden is now toying with the idea of running Sevenna Star in the Epsom Classic.
press release: Join us at our 8th annual Puppies on Parmenter dog parade for OccuPaws. It will be held on Saturday May 20, 2017 from 11 am to 3 pm (parade starts at 11:30 AM) starting and ending at the Capital Brewery Beer Garden 7734 Terrace Avenue Middleton. Admission is $5 and children under 10 are free. Bring your dogs and children for a dog costume parade around the block in downtown Middleton, live music by Red Hot Horn Dawgs, lots of raffle items, a live auction, doggie Simon says, hot dogs and brats and of course Capital Brewery's selection of craft beers.
BERLIN — The German government says the leaders of Germany, Russia, Ukraine and France have renewed their commitment to implementing a faltering peace deal for eastern Ukraine.
Chancellor Angela Merkel's office said the German leader spoke by phone Monday night with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko and French President Francois Hollande.
A 2015 peace deal brokered by France and Germany has helped reduce the scale of fighting, but violence has continued and attempts at a political settlement have failed.
The German statement early Tuesday said the four leaders stressed their commitment to implementing the "security and political aspects of the deal," underlined the importance of respecting a cease-fire and urged progress on the exchange of prisoners.
The City of South Fulton is using the Harvey Vick Community Room as a cooling shelter this week.
The community room will be open each day this week from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.
With heat indices over 105 degrees, the room will be available to anyone needing to escape the heat.
The cooling shelter is located at the rear of the municipal complex and will be unlocked.
Residents may also contact the South Fulton Fire Department to request a welfare check on any resident that might be affected by the heat and can’t leave home.
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PUNTO FIJO, March 19 (Reuters) - Venezuela has arrested the former refining boss of state oil company PDVSA for alleged corruption, two sources in the northwestern coastal city of Punto Fijo with knowledge of the detention told Reuters on Monday.
Jesus Luongo joins a list of dozens of oil managers who have been arrested over the last few months for alleged graft in oil-rich but crisis-wrought Venezuela, including former oil minister Eulogio Del Pino and former PDVSA president Nelson Martinez.
PDVSA and the Information Ministry did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Luongo.
(Reporting by Mircely Guanipa Writing by Alexandra Ulmer Editing by Leslie Adler)
U.S. President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron hold a joint news conference at the White House celebrating the historic U.S.-France relationship and discussing ongoing issues that are priorities for both countries.
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The body of a two-year-old girl who was swept away during Quebec's heavy floods in May has been recovered. Daphnee Levesque's corpse was found about one-and-a-half kilometres from where the vehicle in which was a passenger swerved off a waterlogged road into the surging Sainte-Anne River.
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May 2 TOA Corp:
* Says it has named Kazuhiro Takeuchi as the new President of the company, to replace Kenji Itani, the current Chairman of the Board in the company
* Effective date June 22
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2,000 unemployed chosen will receive 560 euros every month, with no reporting requirements on how they spend it. (Representative Image: Reuters)
Finland has become the first country in Europe to pay its unemployed citizens a basic monthly income, amounting to 560 euros (USD 587), in a social experiment hoped to cut government red tape, reduce poverty and boost employment.
Olli Kangas from the Finnish government agency KELA said today that the two-year trial with the 2,000 randomly picked citizens who receive unemployment benefits kicked off January 1.
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Those 2,000 unemployed chosen will receive 560 euros every month, with no reporting requirements on how they spend it. The amount will be deducted from any benefits they already receive.
The unemployment rate of Finland, a nation of 5.5 million, stood at 8.1 per cent in November with some 213,000 people without a job — unchanged from the previous year.
Four people, including three women, were nabbed at Guwahati rail station on Monday when they were trying to transport 19 kg gold worth about Rs 6 crore to Kolkata.
Railway Police officials said the four accused had brought the gold from Aizawl by road and were planning to take it to Kolkata by train. All four of them were about to board the Saraighat Express when they were arrested.
They will be handed over to the Customs Department on Tuesday along with the seized gold after completing necessary formalities, police said.
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A man is due in court this morning over the discovery of a knife during a police search in Sheffield.
He was arrested on the Station Road car park in Darnall on Friday afternoon and has been charged with possession of a blade in a public place.
South Yorkshire Police said: "Station Road car park is our number one priority right now in Darnall.
"If you deal drugs from there, we will stop and search you.
"If you have drugs or weapons you will be arrested.
"We will not accept the carrying of weapons or the supply of drugs."
LONDON, May 31 (Reuters) - Britain’s Financial Reporting Council has lodged formal complaints against the auditors and two former finance executives of Autonomy, the software business that was sold to Hewlett Packard for $11 billion in 2011.
Britain’s accountancy watchdog said on Thursday that the conduct of auditors Deloitte, Richard Knights and Nigel Mercer, as well as that of former chief financial officer Sushovan Hussain and ex-vice president of finance Stephen Chamberlain, had fallen significantly short of standards expected of them. (Reporting by Ben Martin Editing by Edmund Blair)
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Widely hailed as one of Milwaukee’s finest artists at the turn of the century, Paul Hammersmith (1857–1937) was originally trained as a watchmaker and engraver, then turned his skill for fine detail toward printmaking. Self-taught as an artist, he always carried a sketchbook. Fascinated by boats and water, he spent many hours sketching on Jones Island and the Milwaukee shoreline. His sensitive, romantic etchings depict his experiences and surroundings in Milwaukee in addition to the many trips he took abroad with his wife and family.
JAKARTA, April 12 Loans distributed by Indonesian banks grew by 8.6 percent in February, posting the biggest growth since June, the financial regulator said in a statement on Wednesday.
Austria's Stefan Kraft soars through the air during the training jump of the FIS Ski Jumping World Cup in Pyeongchang, South Korea, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017. . In this Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, photo, a performer twirls a can lit with a flame during a ceremony to mark the one-year countdown to the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics at Gangneung Hockey Center in Gangneung, South Korea... The first impression some members of the USA Luge team got regarding how the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics will operate came on the bus ride from the airport to the mountain resort where they're staying.
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In or out? Trump aides to huddle on climate accord Tuesday
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump's top aides will huddle Tuesday to discuss whether or not the U.S. should remain part of the Paris Climate accord.
Officials will be discussing their options on the global effort to cut down on climate-warming carbon emissions. Their goal will be providing a recommendation to the president about the path forward. That's according to an administration official.
The non-binding international agreement went into effect last November after it was ratified by countries including the U.S. and China.
Trump's top advisers are currently divided on the issue, with some, including Environmental Protection Agency head Scott Pruitt, eager for the U.S. to leave the deal.
The president pledged during his campaign to pull out of the Paris accord, but has wavered on the issue since he won the presidency.
Daredevil James Kingston walked between two tall buildings using a pair of extended cranes in what he calls, “The craziest thing I’ve ever done!” Kingston has climbed a number of impressively high structures, and explains in the video that he’s been looking for this specific opportunity since seeing the opening scene of the James Bond movie Casino Royale.
By far one of the craziest things I’ve ever done haha. For a long time I’ve been searching for a place where I can either jump or climb between two separate cranes and I finally found it!
This new episode of the Digital Tour Bus series, Bus Invaders, takes you inside the touring vehicle of the heavy metal musicians Max & Iggor Cavalera (ex-Sepultura):
In November/December, Max & Iggor Cavalera will be back in Europe on the MTV Headbangers' Ball Tour 2017, with support from Overkill, Insomnium and Deserted Fear. A trailer video can be found below.
Tour dates:
November
26 - Leipzig, Germany - Hellraiser
27 - Stuttgart, Germany - LKA
29 - Hamburg, Germany - Große Freiheit
30 - Berlin, Germany - Huxleys
December
1 - Geiselwind, Germany - Christmas Bash
3 - Vienna, Austria - Gasometer
4 - Munich, Germany - Backstage
7 - Pratteln, Switzerland - Z7
8 - Oberhausen, Germany - Ruhrpott Metal Meeting
9 - Gießen, Germany - Hessenhallen
11 - Saarbrücken, Germany - Garage
Seems like Drake must’ve had some downtime lately because seemingly out of nowhere he’s decided to drop a remix to N.E.R.D. and Rihanna’s cut “Lemon” off of N.E.R.D.’s LP No One Ever Really Dies.
Featuring a rapping Rihanna, Drake tries to breath new life into the 2017 cut and put it on the 2018 map rapping “I get it how I live it/ I live it how I get/ Y’all don’t really get it / I pull up in a lemon/ Blocks get to spendin’/ Money 3D printin’/ Never had a limit/ Never been religious/ I just always had opinions.”
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LAS VEGAS — The new chairman and CEO of the Motion Picture Association of America says he is optimistic about the movie and theatrical exhibition business.
Rivkin and John Fithian, the president and CEO of the National Association of Theater Owners delivered a state of the industry speech Tuesday morning at the annual CinemaCon convention in Las Vegas addressing concerns like waning audiences and increased competition from streaming.
Both stressed that there are ups and downs every year and that theatres will continue to survive.
CinemaCon is an annual gathering of theatre owners and exhibitors, during which they get a look upcoming films from major Hollywood studios and a preview of some of the latest and greatest in theatrical technologies and even concession options.
Moscow: Russia’s national team trained on Wednesday at their base camp near Moscow, just days away from their highly-anticipated clash with Croatia in the quarterfinal round of the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
Russia knocked out Spain in its last-16 match on July 1, winning the penalty shootout 4-3 after a 1-1 draw following 120 minutes of play, reports Efe.
Head coach Stanislav Cherchesov led the training, which included goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev, defenders Igor Smolnikov and Mario Fernandes, midfielders Aleksandr Samedov and Denis Cheryshev and forward Artem Dzyuba, as documented by an Efe-epa journalist.
On Saturday, Russia is set to take on Croatia at Fisht Stadium in Sochi.
IN 4.5 BILLION YEARS, YOU’D THINK SOMEONE WOULD HAVE SEEN SOMETHING? Our sun might have had an evil twin that killed the dinosaurs.
David Letterman honored his mother, Dorothy Mengering, with a eulogy on Saturday at her funeral in Indianapolis. The Indianapolis Star reports he shared a story of Mengering seeing a snake in her garden, going to get a hoe and returning to chop off its head.
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Damien Barling: The Reaction Is All That MattersThey had been teasing it the whole match. The Big Show vs Braun Strowman. The crowd new it was coming. The crowd was practically begging for it. Every time the two went to the top rope the crowd rose to their feet.
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Senior editor for Refinery29 Lexy Lebsack joined us live with the must-have products for the ultimate 10 minute beauty routine. It's a minimalist's dream or for anyone who doesn't want to spend an hour in the mirror in the morning. Lexy showed off the best products to prep, plump, and perfect your look. For more information on Lexy, Refinery29 and the 10 minute beauty routine, visit their website or follow them on social media.
April 6 Tadvest Ltd:
* Confirms share purchase agreement (SPA) with Namib Gate Holdings Proprietary Ltd to acquire 5,541,480 Redefine shares and 375,280 EPP shares has been executed by both parties
* Based on SPA, the co will now issue a total of 4,823,808 shares which will be held on Namibian Stock Exchange by Namib Gate Holdings Proprietary Ltd Source: bit.ly/2o67fd1 Further company coverage: (Bangalore.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com)
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Gosun Holding Co Ltd:
* SAYS IT PLANS TO ACQUIRE 99.997 PERCENT STAKE IN HUAQI COMMUNICATION FOR UP TO 918.97 MILLION YUAN ($138.89 million) VIA CASH, SHARE ISSUE
* SAYS IT PLANS TO RAISE UP TO 470 MILLION YUAN IN SHARE PRIVATE PLACEMENT TO FUND THE ACQUISITION Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2kkJzOR Further company coverage: ($1 = 6.6166 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
Global IR Camera Market size was over USD 3 billion in 2015 with 9.5% CAGR estimation from 2016 to 2023; according to a new research report by Global Market Insights, Inc. While these devices were limited to niche and specific application sectors such as military and defense, technology developments have led to growth in the global IR camera market share. The presence of a viable pricing landscape coupled with uncooled imaging technology advancements is responsible for large IR camera market size across various end-use areas.
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Jennifer Valiante appears at a presentment at the Fairfield County Courthouse, in Bridgeport, Conn. Nov. 24, 2015.
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Speaking about joining Leeds United, Davis said: “I’m absolutely buzzing to sign, it is a privilege to be here and I can’t wait to get started.
“It was a great experience to be at a professional club in Morecambe and it has been a stepping stone to get to where I am now, it shows if you put the hard work in, you can get the rewards.
“I was a two year scholar at Morecambe and whilst I didn’t make my debut, I was training with the first team week in week out.
“I’m a modern-day attacking left-back and I love getting forwards, my aim is to play in the first team one day and hopefully I can do well here and progress.
KINGSTGON, Ont. — The Kingston Frontenacs are still alive in the Ontario Hockey League playoffs.
Defenceman Sean Day had a goal and two assists as Kingston downed the Hamilton Bulldogs in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference final 5-2 on Tuesday.
Sam Field, Cliff Pu, Max Jones and Jason Robertson also scored for the Frontenacs, who still trail the best-of-seven series 3-1.
MacKenzie Entwistle and Arthur Kaliyev found the back of the net for the Bulldogs.
Jeremy Helvig turned aside 30 shots for Kingston as Kaden Fulcher made 24 saves for Hamilton.
The Frontenacs went 2 for 6 on the power play while the Bulldogs failed to score on six chances with the man advantage.
Hamilton will try and win the series on home ice on Thursday.
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Known for their knockout power, rising middleweights Thiago Santos and Anthony Smith promised to put on a show in the opening main card bout of tonight’s (Sat., February 3, 2018) UFC Fight Night 125 from Arena Guilherme Paraense in Belém, Brazil.
And they did just that, with both fighters landing heavy shots from the opening bell. Santos appeared to rock Smith with a huge kick early, but somehow “Lionheart” survived to actually land on top when it hit the canvas.
“Marreta” would have the last laugh in his homeland, however, continuing the attack with a precise body kick that dropped Smith and opened a clear path for Santos to pour on the ground damage and end Smith’s three-fight knockout streak. Watch the vicious stoppage right here:
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Emergency crews rushed to Halston Circle early Thursday morning to deal with a fire at the Hillside Village Apartments.
Investigators tell us the fire started in the stairway around 3:15.
There's some damage to the building, but it's not clear how bad it is right now.
That damage seems to be to the outside of the building, none of the apartments were burned.
Fortunately, we're told there were no injuries here. Right now, we're in contact with the fire department to find out the cause of the fire.
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Ravi Ashwin and Cheteshwar Pujara will play English county cricket this year ahead of India's tour next summer, India's chairman of selectors MSK Prasad said on Monday.
LONDON: Ravi Ashwin and Cheteshwar Pujara will play English county cricket this year ahead of India's tour next summer, India's chairman of selectors MSK Prasad said on Monday.
Spinner Ashwin, who has not previously played in England, has been cleared by the BCCI to play for Worcestershire while batsman Cheteshwar Pujara is expected to return to Nottinghamshire.
"Cheteshwar Pujara and R Ashwin will be playing county cricket. Ashwin is part of other formats too, so it is a blessing in disguise for both of them because we will have a full-fledged tour of five Tests in England next year," Prasad said in Pallekele.
(Reporting by Neil Robinson; editing by Mark Heinrich)
The biggest threat to the U.S. stock market is Democrats taking control of the House of Representatives away from the Republicans, according to investor Marc Lasry.
"If they do, then what you're going to have is constant investigations," Lasry, the co-founder of Avenue Capital Group, told CNBC's "Halftime Report" on Monday. "I think what the market wants [out of Washington] is a little bit of stability, and they're not going to have that at all."
U.S. voters will head to the polls in November for the midterm elections, and the Democrats are currently riding a momentum wave. According to a March NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll, 53 percent of registered voters prefer a Democrat-controlled Congress.
Spirit of America Management Corp NY bought a new stake in shares of Waste Connections Inc during the first quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund bought 1,250 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $110,000.
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Palace and adidas Originals link up for a collaborative collection that puts on for three of the Big Four in Europe.
The London-based skate brand has been killing it ever since arriving with a flagship here in the States, and is continuing the European takeover with help from the Three Stripe’s German flair. The latest offering for summer ’18 includes a triple play of slides, terry cloth kits, towels and socks — black, red and yellow for Germany, a clean white, green and red for Italy, and a classic red, white and blue for France.
You’ll be able to pick up the Palace x adidas Originals Summer 2018 collection this Friday (April 27) at Palace London, Palace New York and online, in addition to adidas Originals flagships worldwide.
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Firefighters are at the scene of a house blaze in Derbyshire.
Crews from Alfreton were called to the property just after 6pm on Warwick Road, Somercotes.
Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service said the incident was down to 'cooking left unattended on hob'.
Fire chiefs are now ventilating the property.
It is not thought there are any injuries.
BERLIN (Reuters) - German Finance Minister Olaf Scholz is “seriously concerned” about a trade stand-off with the United States, he told mass-selling daily newspaper Bild.
Germany's Finance Minister Olaf Scholz leaves a news conference during the 2018 G20 Conference entitled "The G20 Agenda Under the Argentine Presidency", in Buenos Aires, Argentina, March 18, 2018. REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian
Asked by Bild if a trade war was an issue for a meeting of Group of 20 finance ministers in Buenos Aires, Scholz said: “I am cautious about using the term ‘war’.”
“But I am seriously concerned that the foundation of our prosperity - free trade - is being put at risk,” he added. “Protectionism is not the answer to the difficulties of our time. The situation is serious.”
Scholz said on Sunday Germany would continue talks to dissuade the United States from imposing planned punitive steel and aluminum tariffs.
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President Donald Trump approved the House Intelligence Committee to release the classified Nunes memo on the alleged abuse of the surveillance act by the FBI.
The memo argues that the FBI would not have received a surveillance warrant from the FISA court for Carter Page, a former Trump policy advisor during the 2016 presidential campaign, without the Steele dossier.
The memo also says that it was not revealed to the court that the dossier, which alleges collusion between Trump’s campaign and Russia, was funded in part by Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign and the Democratic National Committee. It also alleges that Christopher Steele, who was behind the dossier, said he “was desperate” to keep Trump from ascending to the White House.
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Ian Poulter fumbled away a chance for his first PGA Tour victory since 2012 on Sunday at the RBC Heritage at Harbour Town, but that wasn't the worst of it for the Englishman.
Poulter has been playing on a medical extension after suffering a foot injury that kept him off the course for much of 2016. According to Golfchannel.com, Poulter needs to make $30,624 at the Valero Texas Open to keep his Tour eligibility for the remainder of the season. Otherwise, the Ryder Cup star will struggle to get into any Tour events without sponsors' exemptions.
If Poulter had finished one stroke better on Sunday he would have nothing to worry about as he would have met the earnings goal to retain his card. Instead, after leading the tournament through 45 holes, he shot a two over-73 Sunday. Poulter will be looking to finish in the top 30 at the Valero Texas Open ensure his PGA Tour status.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Lear Corp
* Lear announces pricing of $750 million senior notes offering
* Lear Corp - ‍priced an underwritten public offering of $750 million in aggregate principal amount of 3.80% senior unsecured notes due 2027​
* Lear Corp - ‍offering is expected to close on August 17, 2017​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The man accused of stabbing a cab driver is asking to be let out of jail while awaiting trial.
Police say Victor Ortiz stabbed cab driver Khalil Jabbour near Coal and University last July. He claims he thought the victim was after him.
Police say he also stole a car at knifepoint in the South Valley that same day.
In a new motion, Ortiz’s attorney argues he did not have time to prepare for the initial hearing that determined whether Ortiz would be set free. He says Ortiz is not a flight risk, but a business owner with strong ties to the community.
A trial date has not been set.
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April 10 Japan Systems Co Ltd
* Says parent company Everett SpinCo, Inc. merged with Computer Sciences Corporation, and changed name to DXC Technology Company on April 3
* Says DXC Technology Company became parent company , indirectly holding 53.7 percent voting power of the company
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Officials in Texas say four children have died from gas poisoning believed to have been caused by a pesticide sprayed under their Amarillo home.
Amarillo Fire Department officials say other people who were in the home are "not out of the woods" yet.
Fire officials say a chemical reaction occurred when one person tried to wash off a pesticide that had been sprayed under the house. Poisonous Phosphine gas was released.
Capt. Larry Davis said in a statement Monday that crews responded to a medical call at the home about 5 a.m. One child died at the scene and three others died at a hospital. Officials didn't release any identifying information, including the children's ages.
Other family members and first responders are being treated.
NEW YORK, April 28 Stocks edged lower on Wall Street on Friday after data showing the U.S. economy grew at its weakest pace in three years in the first quarter gave traders a reason to cash in recent gains.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 40.82 points, or 0.19 percent, to 20,940.51, the S&P 500 lost 4.58 points, or 0.19 percent, to 2,384.19 and the Nasdaq Composite dropped 1.33 points, or 0.02 percent, to 6,047.61.
For the week, the Dow rose 1.9 percent, the S&P gained 1.5 percent and the Nasdaq rose 2.3 percent.
During April, the Dow gained 1.3 percent, the S&P rose 0.9 percent and the Nasdaq jumped 2.3 percent.
(Reporting by Rodrigo Campos; Editing by Nick Zieminski)
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday morning's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "All or Nothing Morning" game were:
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Bill Nye's new Netflix show has attracted yet another star, with Tyler, the Creator coming on board to create the theme song. Bill Nye Saves the World, which will premiere 21 April, is already set to feature appearances from supermodel and social entrepreneur Karlie Kloss, and slightly less famous faces like comedians Joanna Hausmann and Nazeem Hussain.
In a promotional clip of the two, Tyler admits he was a fan of Nye's 90s show Bill Nye the Science Guy as a kid, favourably remembering it made kids not hate science class. He actually used the original theme as his reference. Tyler explains, "the first one is really sick. I love the fast pacedness of it. If you take out that snare, it could be a house song," to a visibly wrapt Nye.
April 24 (Reuters) - Mediaset Chief Financial Officer Marco Giordani says:
* IMPLEMENTATION OF GROUP’S INDUSTRIAL PLAN IS “WELL-AHEAD OF EXPECTATIONS”, ESPECIALLY IN RELATION TO PAY-TV
* DEAL WITH SKY ITALY UNIT WILL IMPROVE GROUP’S ITALIAN EBIT BY 60-70 MILLION EUROS PER YEAR, EFFECT ON 2018 WILL BE HALVED GIVEN TIMING OF DEAL
* HAS BEEN IN CONTACT WITH TELECOM ITALIA, BUT ONLY DISCUSSING RETRANSMISSION OF FREE TO AIR RIGHTS
* DEAL WITH SKY ITALY UNIT DOES NOT AFFECT FINANCIAL RESULTS OF TOWER COMPANY EI TOWERS
* COST SAVINGS FROM SKY DEAL ALREADY INCLUDED IN GROUP’S 2020 INDUSTRIAL PLAN, NOT GOING TO CHANGE COST REDUCTION GUIDANCE
* SAYS REVENUES FOR PAY-TV WILL START DECLINING FROM JUNE AFTER END OF SOCCER PACKAGES
* SAYS WORST CASE SCENARIO FOR PAY-TV UNIT IS TO LOSE 7/12 OF PREVIOUS YEAR’S REVENUES Further company coverage: (Reporting by Milan newsroom)
Firefighters made progress over the weekend in their effort to contain most of the fires in Southern California, but the Thomas Fire continues to grow. Now the fifth-largest in modern California history, the Thomas Fire began in Ventura County and has since crossed into Santa Barbara County, where it threatens the coast.
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* Says 2016 net loss after tax at T$4.9 billion ($161.79 million)
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Dr. Oakley traps a snarling wolverine to learn more about her ferocious species, but this girl is all bite.
POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (AP) — Takal Molson and Jermaine Crumpton posted double-doubles and Canisius used a late surge to take a 73-67 victory over Marist on Friday night.
Molson had 21 points and 10 rebounds and Crumpton 18 points and a career-high 16 boards for the Golden Griffins (14-9, 8-2 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference), who bounced back from a loss to Niagara to win for the fifth time in six starts. Isaiah Reese added 21 points. Crumpton’s double-double is a career first; Molson’s is his second.
The Red Foxes (5-18, 3-8) had led the entire second half, by as many as 11, when Canisius took the lead on Jibreel Faulkner’s dunk with 5:35 to go. An 8-0 spurt extended the Griffins’ lead to 71-62 with 37 seconds remaining.
Marist outshot Canisius 53 to 35 percent but had 24 turnovers.
Brian Parker scored 19 points with 11 rebounds for Marist, his first double-double this season.
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WWE superstar Paige has admitted she contemplated suicide after photos and videos were leaked from her private life.
Speaking on the Chasing Glory With Lilian Garcia podcast, the British wrestler said she considered taking her life as she arrived "at a bad place."
Commenting on her past feelings, Paige said:
"I had a ton of people destroying me. Cyberbullying is a real thing. 50 per cent of that is what made me want to kill myself. These people don't have a life. I usually just snap out of things, but a girl wrote to me who told me I was her biggest inspiration. ... Just having that support system made me kick out. I do have the best fan base."
Paige warned of the dangers and pitfalls of social media, admitting she deleted her account as the scandal broke in public.
The Norwich-born star—who recently returned to the ring after a lengthy absence—also spoke about losing weight as she battled against the effects of her past issues.
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Minister of Transportation, Mr. Chibuike Amaechi, has urged youths of Rivers State to shun violence, pleading that they always resort to the Rule of Law in the face of provocations.
Amaechi, former governor of Rivers State spoke at a colloquium facilitated by Mr. Livingstone Wechie in Port Harcourt, on the platform of Society for the Promotion of a Better Nigeria to celebrate the Supreme Court verdict that made him governor in 2007.
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Represented by the Director General, NIMASA, Mr. Dakuku Peterside, the former governor said it was his belief in the Rule of Law that made him governor.
The trio of Professor Andrew Efemini, National President of Civil Liberties Organisation, CLO; Mr. Igho Akhere and Chief Dumo Lulu Briggs commended the patience of Amaechi while he battled for justice on the 2007 governorship, stressing that it was a clear case of a situation where patience and Rule of Law pays.
Man attempting to meet online date robbed by teens
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — Police say a Connecticut man who thought he was meeting a woman from a dating website was instead robbed by two teenagers.
The 35-year-old Wallingford man told police he went to a New Haven home Saturday night to see a woman named "Kristen" that he met on the website "Plenty of Fish."
The man went to the back door of the home and was confronted by two males, one of them armed with a knife. The men fought with the victim before stealing his cellphone, cash and credit cards.
Police say the men forced the victim into his own car and said they were going to an ATM, but he was able to open the door and escape.
No arrests have been made, and an investigation is ongoing.
FILE PHOTO: Iran's President Hassan Rouhani attends a meeting during the Asia Cooperation Dialogue summit at the Foreign Ministry in Bangkok, Thailand, October 10, 2016. FILE PHOTO: Iranian President Hassan Rouhani takes part in a news conference near the United Nations General Assembly in the Manhattan borough of New York, U.S., September 22, 2016.
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India and the European Union on Friday decided to increase cooperation in counter-terrorism and areas of trade as Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker and European Union Council President Donald Franciszek Tusk witnessed signing of agreements in New Delhi. Expressing happiness, PM Modi said that India, EU relations have strengthened after last year's summit in Brussels and both agreed to fight against terrorism together.
An Angel Di Maria brace, a goal each from Julian Draxler and Edinson Cavani put a huge dent on Barcelona’s hope to win this year’s Uefa Champions League trophy.
The French side got the first goal through Di Maria in the 18th from a set-piece after Samuel Umtiti had fouled Draxler before the latter got his five minutes before halftime after an outstanding work from Marco Veratti.
Di Maria continued to be a thorn in the flesh of the Catalans and his hardwork paid off when he netted his second and PSG’s third 10 minutes after the restart with a superb curling strike.
Edinson Cavani put the icing on the cake in the 71st minute off a cracking assist from Meunier.
The game ended 4 nil in favour of the home side and the away team which had the famous tridents, Suarez, Neymar and Messi in the starting eleven would have to put in an unprecedented performance in the 2nd leg to be able to advance to the next round.
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A regional planning committee has refused to sign off on a proposed solar project in Rutland amid concerns over its visual impact on a neighboring home.
The Rutland Herald reports the commission refused to endorse one of the three 500-kilowatt projects proposed near Thomas Dairy after resident Eileen Coughlin complained because it would have a negative effect on the aesthetics of her nearby home.
Rutland Regional Planning Commission executive director Ed Bove said Monday that Coughlin used photo simulations to make her case.
Select Board Chairman Josh Terenzini said Monday the town was glad the regional commission "had hit the pause button" on the project because of the visual impacts.
Developer Triland Partners of New Hampshire has been invited to a Tuesday meeting to discuss the project.
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Bexley Police is asking for the public's help in a bid to find a man who went missing earlier today (Friday, February 2).
Daniel Stewart has been missing from Harcourt Avenue in Sidcup since 1.10pm and officers describe him as "high risk".
A police spokesman said he is 33-years-old and 5ft 8in.
Anyone with any information on his whereabouts is asked to call 101 and quote CAD reference 3899/02FEB18.
It is believed he is driving around in a silver Kia Sportage in the Sidcup/Blendon area of Bexley
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News stories about Donaldson Company have been trending somewhat positive on Sunday, according to AlphaOne Sentiment. The research firm, a unit of Accern, ranks the sentiment of news coverage by analyzing more than 20 million blog and news sources in real-time.
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CHARLESTON, SC - A prominent Charleston-area attorney was arrested early Monday morning on charges of DUI and possession of cocaine. Mark Peper, 38, was arrested on charges of DUI, possession of cocaine first offense and open container, according to Charleston County jail records.
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Flu outbreak forces Midlands hospital to add temporary space to process patients.
According to The State newspaper Palmetto Health Richland in Columbia is using use a mobile medical unit onsite to process individuals who are being discharged. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) lent the hospital the mobile facility.
Using the unit for patients who are in the discharge process frees up much needed beds for new patients.
Mobile health units are being used at other hospitals throughout the country as the number of people going to the emergency room with the flu skyrockets.
So far, this flu season 84 flu related deaths have been reported across the state according to DHEC. This is the seventh week at widespread activity.
POPLARVILLE, Mississippi (WJTV) – Administrators at Pearl River Community College are working to finalize the school’s budget following cuts by state lawmakers.
Funding for the school was cut by $1.5 million. College leaders say they will try to avoid cutting staff or increasing tuition.
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ACCRA, March 31 Ghana sold 3.42 billion cedis ($790 million) worth of bids for a debut 15-year domestic bond issued on Friday, and it will pay a yield of 19.75 percent, lead arrangers said. The West African oil, gold and cocoa exporter also accepted 1.45 billion cedis worth of bids ($335 mln) for a concurrent 7-year local bond at a yield of 19.75 percent as part of renewed efforts to use longer maturities to rebalance its finances.
Prosecutors accuse Koerber of taking monies from new investors to pay interest to previous investors to make the enterprise seem profitable. Koerber admitted on the witness stand that at times he did do that — but said the money was backed completely by equity in real estate, and asserted that meant he was using the equity to pay interest.
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A man has been arrested after the roof of the Palace of Westminster was climbed on to.
Police said the fence was climbed over and scaffolding climbed to the roof of the palace during the incident from about 11:30 BST.
A man was arrested on suspicion of trespassing on a designated site, the Metropolitan Police has said.
Police are not treating the incident as terror-related and no weapons were recovered.
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Last month's kidnapping in Cookeville prompted a discussion about safety at the Cookeville Police Citizens Academy Alumni Association meeting. Members of the Cookeville Police Citizens Academy Alumni Association listen as Sgt.
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NEW YORK, April 12 United Airlines Chief Executive Officer Oscar Munoz said the company would not use law enforcement officers to remove overbooked passengers from aircraft in the wake of a video that showed a forcible removal of a Chicago passenger on Sunday.
Munoz told ABC News that the problem resulted from a "system failure" that prevented employees from using "common sense" in the situation. He said he had no plans to resign over the incident that has drawn condemnation around the world. Munoz profusely apologized to the passenger, his family, passengers, the airline's customers. "This can never, will never happen again," he said. (Reporting by David Shepardson; Editing by Lisa Von Ahn)
If you still haven’t tried out a home theater bias light, there’s never been a better time to pick one up. Vansky’s LED bias light strips plug directly into your TV’s USB port for power, and stick to the back of the set via built-in adhesive. Once you turn your TV on, the LEDs cast a soft glow on the wall behind them, which can reduce eyestrain when watching in the dark, and improve your TV’s perceived black levels.
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Deepika Padukone stunned us once again with her outfit for Wednesday. The Indo-Western fusion totally enthralled us and this is not the first time she amalgamated two different styles.
Yesterday, she wore a white shirt from Zara with a floral skirt from Sabyasachi Mukherjee Couture. Now, the authentic Western Zara style combined with the typical Indian Sabyasachi style could have been a toxic pair but Deepika showed us how to make fusion out of style, looking equally stunning as ever.
Along with the sassy separates, she paired floral earrings and Christian Louboutin heels.
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White House declassifies GOP memo on FBI tactics
WASHINGTON- The White House says it has declassified a GOP-authored memo on the Russia probe.
That clears the way for the House Intelligence Committee to release the document, which is based on classified information and alleges the FBI abused U.S. government surveillance powers in its investigation into Russian election interference.
Principal Deputy Press Secretary Raj Shah says President Donald Trump cleared the way for publication of the controversial memo, despite objections from the FBI. The four-page memo was drafted by Republicans on the committee chaired by Rep. Devin Nunes of California.
The FBI, Justice Department and Democrats have furiously lobbied Trump to stop the release. They say it could harm national security and mislead the public. Republicans on the committee have said they believe they've uncovered serious misconduct that needs to be made public.
ALBANY, Ore. (AP) – Rescue teams assisted a brother and sister who got lost in the fog while climbing Three Fingered Jack in the Cascade Range of Oregon.
Linn County Sheriff Bruce Riley says 25-year-old Justin Duvenik of Ashland and 21-year-old Mikayla Duvenik of Sisters called Sunday afternoon to report they were stuck on a rock face, unable to descend with visibility near zero.
Searchers found them early Monday. Mikayla was airlifted off the mountain because she had a shoulder injury. She was evaluated by medics and didn’t need to be taken to a hospital. Rescuers guided Justin down the mountain on foot.
April 13 Intelgenx Technologies Corp -
* Intelgenx and Redhill Biopharma announce marketing approval of rizaport(r) for migraines in Luxembourg
* Co, Redhill expect to re-submit rizaport 505(b)(2) new drug application to FDA in q3 of 2017
* Cos are continuing discussions with additional potential commercialization partners for rizaport in U.S. , Europe, other territories Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
This past week has been all about my grandmother who is visiting. It so happened that my parents were both away for four days and my sister and I ended up being home. I haven’t had this kind of time to spend, close to my grandmother, in years and years.
I’m grateful for the time we had. The meals we cooked and shared. The mangoes we gorged on. The conversations we had. For the energy and spirit she has well into her 80s. For the trooper that she is, enthusiastic and light at heart. Always ready for some fun. And if it involves a good meal and dessert, she’s all in. Always.
I’m so grateful for family. For serendipitous summer togetherness. Just like when I was younger and we’d visit my grandparents in Mumbai.
I’m grateful for the turning of tables and being given the chance to look after her, the way she has, us for nearly all our lives.
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HIGHER EDUCATION BUBBLE UPDATE, “SHOULD WE REALLY BE TAX-EXEMPT AS NONPARTISAN?” EDITION: The president of the University of North Texas personally attempted to derail a scheduled talk by Donald Trump, Jr., according to emails sent to faculty members who raised objections to the privately-sponsored speech.
Gardai are appealing for witnesses after extensive damage was caused to a local patrol car in Milford on Saturday night last.
It is believed that at approximately 9pm a 5 Series Silver BMW with a Northern registration collided with the patrol car at Maherdrummond, Milford, also known as Mc Adoos Corner.
Gardai in Milford were responding to numerous reports of dangerous driving by the occupants of the BMW between Newtoncunningham, Letterkenny, Ramelton and Milford.
Gardai say the vehicle was travelling from Ramelton towards Milford when it intentionally collided with the patrol car and failed to remain at the scene.
Enquiries have led Gardai to believe the occupants of the car were two men with one wearing a cowboy hat.
Gardai are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the vehicle and or occupants of the car, a Northern reg 5 Series Silver coloured BMW beginning LEZ.
A Kansas City woman is one of several McDonald's employees who have filed sexual harassment charges with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
On Saturday, January 14, 2017, volunteers joined together to celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
The Walls Project, a collaborative public art campaign, along with more than 70 organizations will participate in several community service projects over the course of January 13 until 16.
"I think what it says is that people recognize that we have a social contract with one another, and what I'm hoping is, is that this event shows that this doesn't need to just be one day out of the year," said Casey Phillips, Director of Wall Project.
Over four days, thousands of volunteers are expected in mid-city. Saturday, artist began preparing eight murals that will cover several area buildings.
Related Stories: The Walls Project seek volunteers, sponsorship for MLK Day Festival of Service
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Minimum wage of $15 signed into law in California
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BERLIN (Reuters) - The U.S. ambassador to Germany has told German car bosses that President Donald Trump would suspend threats to impose tariffs on cars imported from the European Union if the bloc lifted duties on U.S. cars, a German newspaper reported on Wednesday.
Handelsblatt said Ambassador Richard Grenell told executives from Daimler, Volkswagen and BMW during a meeting at the embassy in Berlin that in exchange Trump wanted the EU to annul duties on U.S. cars imported to the bloc.
Handelsblatt cited people present at the meeting, which took place on Wednesday.
Daimler declined to comment
(AP) – A fourth explosion in Austin, Texas.
Austin’s police chief says the two men injured in the most recent bombing in Austin were riding or pushing bicycles when the explosives detonated.
Police Chief Brian Manley told ABC’s “Good Morning America” on Monday that Sunday night’s explosion was detonated by a tripwire and showed “a different level of skill.” The attack differed from three earlier blasts in Austin this month, which were caused by package bombs left on people’s doorsteps.
The men injured in Sunday’s blast were white, unlike the victims of the first three bombings, who were black or Hispanic.
Authorities have cordoned off the neighborhood where the bomb went off Sunday night and have warned residents to remain indoors while officers check for anything suspicious.
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Emergency crews rushed to the scene of a house fire in Williams Lake Friday afternoon.
Witnesses in the neighbourhood said flames were coming out of the second floor window and smoke billowed out of the roof just after 2 p.m. before firefighters extinquished the blaze inside the home, located between 5th and 6th Ave. South and Yorston Street.
No word yet whether anyone was injured in the incident, or what caused the fire.
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BRADENTON, Fla. - A 12-year-old boy who was dropped off at a skating rink in Bradenton Friday night is missing, authorities said.
The father of Leonel Corona told Manatee County sheriff's deputies he dropped off his son at Astro Skate at 3611 Third St. W. about 8:30 p.m., a Manatee County Sheriff's Office news release said.
When Alfredo Bartolo Corona returned to the rink to pick up his son about 11 p.m., he was told Leonel had left with a friend.
The family suspected Leonel went to his girlfriend's house, but when they checked he wasn't there.
Deputies are asking anyone with information to contact the Manatee County Sheriff's Office at (941) 747-3011.
CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. (AP) - Authorities say a Florida police officer has shot and wounded a teen who had been involved in a drug-related shootout with other people.
Coral Springs Police Sgt. Carla Kmiotek tells The Sun Sentinel that the shooting occurred early Wednesday morning.
Kmiotek says officers responded to reports of gunfire between two cars. She says an officer spotted one of the cars involved in the shooting and chased it. The fleeing car eventually crashed.
Police say officers repeatedly told the driver to get on the ground, but the 17-year-old driver pointed a handgun at one officer, who fired several times and struck the teen once in each leg.
The teen faces several charges, including aggravated assault with a firearm on a law enforcement officer.
The races of the suspect and officer weren't immediately released.
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A North Carolina maker of lighting products tried to convince the Trump administration that paying tariffs on its goods coming out of China would threaten its spending on research and jobs in the U.S.
It didn’t work. Cree Inc., already contending with low-cost competitors in its light-emitting diode business, will face a 25% duty this week on LEDs shipped to the U.S. from its plant in China—costs the company said will wreak upon it “disproportionate economic harm.”
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Cyprus Limni Resorts and Golf Courses Plc on Tuesday announced a full-year net loss of 1.2 million euros for 2017, against a loss of 711.513 euros a year earlier.
Its loss per share amounted to 0.40 euros in 2017, up from 0.24 euros/share in 2016.
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And one of Real Madrid’s most promising young players has reportedly said he would like to be involved in the deal so that he can move to Chelsea.
That player is Marco Asensio, who has found game time limited at the Bernabeu.
The 22-year-old moved to Real from Mallorca in 2014 but has struggled to break into the midfield which consists of Toni Kroos, Luka Modric, Isco and Casemiro.
So Spanish outlet Diario Gol claim that Asensio has spoken to club president Florentino Perez about the possibility of a move to Stamford Bridge.
Barcelona have agreed a deal with Guangzhou Evergrande to sign midfielder Paulinho for €40million (£36million), the Spanish club announced on Monday.
The 29-year-old Brazilian will sign a four-year contract with a €120 million release clause, undertaking medical tests on Thursday before being presented at Camp Nou.
Paulinho is Barcelona's first signing since selling Neymar to Paris St Germain for a world record 222 million euros.
The midfielder failed to make an impact in the Premier League with Tottenham after joining from Corinthians and departed to Guangzhou Evergrande in 2015.
Jeremy Bailey, a 19-year-old freshman at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, died in Lakeside Dormitory Friday night, according to a press release from ABAC according to the Tifton Gazette.
The release, which went out Saturday morning to students, states that Bailey’s death is currently being investigated by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
No foul play is suspected at this time, according to the statement.
Bailey is a native of Morrow.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends during this very difficult time," said Lindsey Roberts, director of marketing and communications for ABAC. "During this difficult period, it is helpful to remember that the Student Development Center on campus is an available resource for emotional support."
Students interested in scheduling an appointment can call 229.391.5135 or email Dr. Maggie Martin at mmartin@abac.edu.
An autopsy is scheduled in Macon for Monday.
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Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Madison County UF/IFAS Extension Office is, unfortunately, announcing the cancelation of their July summer day camps. The following camps that are canceled are: Space, Science, and Engineering (July 9-12) and Photography and Graphic Design (July 16-19).
Though the summer day camps have been canceled, the Extension Office strongly encourages everyone to stay tuned for the upcoming fall schedule. For more information, call the Extension Office at (850) 973-4138.
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Well, Fitzpatrick has said the club have to give licence to Price to create his own backroom team. That would suggest to me it’s likely to be an Aussie assistant. What would Price know about UK assistants unless the plan is to interview and recruit an assistant at a later stage once Price is here.
The 36th annual Post 6 Mine Rescue Contest kicked off today at the old Moundsville Penitentiary. 21 mine rescue teams from Ohio, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania will compete in the weekend long contest.
The teams are put through high pressure situations that they could encounter at anytime during a mine rescue. Organizers say it can get pretty intense.
"The contest is designed, the problems are designed where they go in and explore the mine, look for trapped or missing miners and they also recover the miners, whether they come across a roof fall or a fire, water or gas, things of that nature," said Post 6 Mine Rescue President Robbie Roberts.
This is the fourth year the event has been held in Moundsville. Roberts says they are hoping to move it back it it's original location in Cadiz, next year.
Kansas City police are looking for a man they say broke into his estranged wife’s home early Friday morning and seriously injured her and her young daughter with a knife.
KCTV reports that officers around 1:45 a.m. responded to Scarritt Avenue and Lawndale Avenue in response to a break-in and knife attack.
The woman at the home had serious lacerations to her hands and arms, along with a cut on the left side. Her 8-year-old daughter — who stood between her mother and the assailant during the assault — received minor injuries, police said.
The mother’s injuries are considered non-life-threatening.
Shortly after the attack, police described both the mother’s and her daughter’s conditions as serious but stable.
The estranged husband is not in custody, and police have not released his name or a description of him.
– Tamina discusses the personal importance of WWE Money in the Bank taking place on Father’s Day and how she plans to honor her late father by making history.
Flag Day, June 14, is also the anniversary of the Bear Flag Revolt, a ragtag three-week rebellion that declared California an independent republic. The nationwide Flag Day was created in 1916 by President Woodrow Wilson.
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A 33-year-old woman from Bakersfield was found dead following a punk rock festival Saturday at the Glen Helen Amphitheater in Devore, the San Bernardino County Sheriff reported.
Bridget Marie Soto, 33, was found unresponsive sitting inside a vehicle just after 11:30 p.m., according to a news release. Emergency workers tried to revive her but were unsuccessful. She was pronounced dead shortly after.
Authorities determined Soto had a ticket for the It’s Not Dead festival, but never entered the venue. Sheriff detectives found no evidence of foul play, the release said.
The San Bernardino County Coroner’s office will conduct an autopsy to determine the cause of death.
The festival hosted 9,366 fans, and the Sheriff’s department previously reported that deputies arrested three for public intoxication, and three others were taken to nearby hospitals for medical treatment.
The names of those arrested were not released. The report said they were booked at the West Valley Detention Center in Rancho Cucamonga.
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RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — An appeals court has upheld the conviction of a former Virginia police officer who was sentenced to 2½ years in prison for fatally shooting an unarmed black teenager suspected of shoplifting.
The Court of Appeals of Virginia on Tuesday unanimously affirmed the voluntary manslaughter conviction of Stephen Rankin in the 2015 shooting of William Chapman II.
Prosecutors alleged that Rankin — a white police officer in Portsmouth — killed the 18-year-old Chapman “willfully, deliberately and with premeditation” outside a Walmart.
Most witnesses said Chapman had his hands up, although some said he was combative.
Rankin was fired from his job after being indicted. After he was sentenced in 2016, Rankin said he was deeply sorry and never meant to hurt anyone.
April 24 (Reuters) - TELESTE OYJ:
* TELESTE TO SUPPLY ALSTOM WITH AN INTEGRATED ON-BOARD SOLUTION FOR THE METRO IN GREATER LYON
* HAS SIGNED AN AGREEMENT WITH ALSTOM FOR PROVIDING AN INTEGRATED ON-BOARD SOLUTION TO FOR GREATER LYON METRO NETWORK IN FRANCE
* FIRST DELIVERIES AND DEPLOYMENTS WILL TAKE PLACE IN 2018.
* FIRST DELIVERIES AND DEPLOYMENTS WILL TAKE PLACE IN 2018.
* FIRST DELIVERIES AND DEPLOYMENTS WILL TAKE PLACE IN 2018. Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
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Julian Assange spoke out about how the FBI has a certain “business model” which they are putting to good use of late.
Brian Monroe Lewis, 33, formerly of Brookhaven, Mississippi, pled guilty Monday before Senior U.S. District Judge David C. Bramlette III to possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Lewis admitted that, on December 20, 2016, he possessed a HiPoint brand, model C9, 9mm handgun after having previously been convicted in Mississippi state court for aggravated assault in 2006 and possession of a cocaine in 2010.
Lewis is currently detained in the Madison County Jail and will be sentenced on November 14, 2017, at the U.S. Courthouse in Natchez.
Lewis faces a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
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To stop the murders of military officials by an assassin, Mulder and Scully must apprehend a Vietnam vet who can make himself invisible to his victims.
× Police looking for man accused of robbing convenience store in Winston-Salem
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Police are looking for a man accused of robbing a convenience store in Winston-Salem at gunpoint early Saturday morning.
A man with a gun entered the Speedway at 566 Old Hollow Road at about midnight and demanded money, according to a Winston-Salem police press release.
The suspect took the money and ran off headed north, according to police. Nobody was hurt.
Anyone with any information can call Winston-Salem police at (336) 727-2800.
MIAMI (AP)  Retired AP photojournalist Alan Diaz, whose photo of 6-year-old Elian Gonzalez won Pulitzer Prize, dies at 71.
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The Vancouver Canucks preseason schedule for 2017-18 has been released, and it'll include a trip overseas when they play the Los Angeles Kings in Beijing. With the 2016-17 NHL season officially in the books, all eyes now turn to the Vancouver Canucks' 2017-18 season.
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Where Does The Word Gig Come From?
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Where does the word gig come from? Why can it be used both for a concert and a job, as in the "gig economy"?
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Name: James O’Brien
Qualification: Mystery Hour’s In House Dictionary
Answer:
***Definitive***
Derived from the word “engagement”, gig comes from the 1920s jazz scene.
Jazz musicians had their own slang and referred to concerts as gigs.
Although there is some debate whether the word could come from a small horse carriage, also called a gig, the prevailing wisdom puts it down to the jazz musicians.
A file photo of Bimal Gurung, head of the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM). Photo: AFP
The police raided some premises of Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) chief Bimal Gurung and other party leaders at Singmari in Darjeeling on Thursday.
GJM general secretary Roshan Giri has said that the party has called for indefinite shutdown in Darjeeling hills from Thursday.
PWinsider.com is reporting that Paul Heyman will not be appearing at the upcoming WWE Greatest Royal Rumble. Thus, this means that Brock Lesnar will make the trip down to the ring alone as he’s slated to defend the Universal Title against Roman Reigns.
The WWE Greatest Royal Rumble event takes place on Friday, April 27, 2018 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia at the King Abdullah International Stadium and will air on the WWE Network with a special start time of 11 a.m. ET/8 a.m. PT with the event airing one hour later. Both Raw and SmackDown brands will be featured.
× Maryland Heights Police warn of child porn circulating through Facebook messenger
MARYLAND HEIGHTS, Mo – The Maryland Heights Police Department has issued a warning regarding an image/video that is being sent through Facebook messenger of suspected child pornography. They say that they are aware of the image being circulated and that you should not attempt to open this image or send it to anyone. Viewing or sharing it is illegal.
Maryland Heights Police Department is working with a local team of law enforcement officials trained on this.
WREG is reporting that this image has been reported and is being investigated by authorities in Alabama.
Wednesday
A storm or two will be possible after 4 pm today for areas generally southeast of the Kansas Turnpike. If storms develop, quarter size hail and 60 mph winds will be possible.
Thursday
Severe storms will be possible late Thursday afternoon & especially Thursday evening. The stronger storms will be capable of golf ball size hail and 65 mph winds.
April 3 Johnson & Johnson:
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Colors & Chords is a one of a kind event that celebrates music and art by pairing bands with prominent local artists live onstage for a 30 minute set. Held in the historic Turner Hall Ballroom, this event merges musical craftsmanship with an individual artist’s interpretation of the music.
Police: Man fatally shot in Hartford
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A man has been fatally shot in Hartford, police say.
The shooting happened on Westland Street at about 12:30 p.m., when a 20-year-old man was wounded multiple times in a gray Infiniti.
He has been transferred to an area hospital, where he was pronounced dead an hour later.
Hartford Police Department Deputy Chief Brian Foley says the investigation is "moving forward" and video evidence was gathered at the scene.
No suspect has been arrested.
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has announced that all driver’s license and photo centers, including its full-service center in the Indiana Mall, will be closed Saturday through Monday in observance of Presidents Day.
Customers may still obtain a variety of driver and vehicle products and services online through PennDOT’s Driver and Vehicle Services website, www.dmv.pa.gov.
Driver and vehicle services are available on the website 24/7.
Wind Farm Rejects Macquarie's Demand For €19M In Fees
Law360, London (October 6, 2017, 3:35 PM BST) -- A German wind farm developer has denied it owes Macquarie Capital (Europe) Ltd. €19 million ($22.2 million) in fees over the construction of an offshore wind farm because it was forced to transfer the project to a new company when the U.K. investment firm failed raise the necessary finance from investors.
MEG1 alleges that Macquarie Capital failed to raise the €720 million needed to finance the construction of a windfarm in the North Sea, which resulted in the main building contractors pulling out of the project....
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The House intelligence memo, released Friday, alleges the FBI abused U.S. government surveillance powers in its investigation into Russian election interference. Susan Walsh AP
California man sentenced for $24 million real estate scheme
FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — A California man whose real estate scam bilked investors out of $24 million has been sentenced to more than 12 ½ years in federal prison.
Seth DePiano of Clovis was sentenced Tuesday and ordered to pay back some $20 million to victims.
Prosecutors say that from 2010 to 2017, DePiano got 28 people to invest money they thought would be used to buy rental properties.
However, authorities say DePiano didn't own some of the properties and the money was used for personal expenses, gambling and to pay earlier investors.
DePiano pleaded guilty in Match to mail fraud, wire fraud and money laundering. As part of the plea deal, he agreed to forfeit some $700,000 seized from bank accounts and a baseball card collection valued at $31,000.
March 19 (Reuters) - Class Editori SpA:
* ANNOUNCED ON FRIDAY IT HAS DECIDED TO ACCEPT BINDING OFFER FROM PIM SPA, CONTROLLING SHAREHOLDER OF GAMBERO ROSSO SPA, FOR TRANSFER OF CONTROLLING INTEREST (67.48%) IN GAMBERO ROSSO TO CLASS EDITORI FROM PIM
* TRANSACTION WILL BE REALIZED VIA CAPITAL INCREASE OF CLASS EDITORI RESERVED TO PIM AND SIGNED WITH CONTRIBUTION OF 9.75 MILLION SHARES OF GAMBERO ROSSO
* VALUATION OF CLASS EDITORI IS DETERMINED AT EUR 38.71 MILLION AND VALUATION OF GAMBERO ROSSO IS DETERMINED AT EUR 22.31 MILLION
* VALUE OF STAKE OWNED BY PIM IN GAMBERO ROSSO IS EUR 15.05 MLN
* FOLLOWING THIS TRANSACTION CLASS EDITORI WILL BE OBLIGED TO LAUNCH PUBLIC EXCHANGE OFFER TO OTHER SHAREHOLDERS OF GAMBERO ROSSO TO PURCHASE REMAINING SHARES (32.52% OF SHARE CAPITAL) AT THE SAME TERMS AND CONDITIONS AS TRANSACTION WITH PIM
* FOLLOWING CAPITAL INCREASE PIM WILL HOLD 27.96% OF CLASS EDITORI
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Indie risers The Orielles are set to play this year's Live At Leeds.
The all-day multi-venue event is always a must-see, collecting sparkling new talent from across Europe and beyond.
Clash will be hosting a stage, gathering some potent sets at the city's beautiful Holy Trinity Church.
The line up for our party just gained another name, however, with Halifax's finest The Orielles set to take part.
The band's debut album arrived earlier this year on Heavenly, a charming, off piste slice of indie pop replete with undeniable originality.
Still in their teens, The Orielles will definitely be worth watching...
Tickets are on sale now.
Live At Leeds takes place on May 5th.
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James Harden continued his MVP play on Monday, leading the Rockets back from a 13-point deficit to defeat the Pelicans 130-123.
Harden hit a dagger three-pointer with 50.3 seconds remaining to put the game out of reach.
Harden recorded 26 points (8-16 FG), 17 assists and 6 steals as the Rockets won their 10th straight and 16th of their last 17.
Cut away the inessential: The article says that trying to please everyone by doing everything is only going to stretch one’s self too thin. This ends in one being tired, frustrated and even burned out. We must know when to say “no” to things, especially things that needlessly stress us. This gives us the freedom to do the essential. Cut away the inessential: A Forbes article states that trying to please everyone by doing everything will only take a toll on yourself. This could to you becoming tired, frustrated and burned out. So, learn to say “no” to things, especially when they are needless and could stress you out. This will give you the freedom to do more essential things. (Image: Reuters)
CLARKS HILL, S.C. (AP) – Authorities say a 16-year-old will be tried as an adult in the baseball bat killing of his brother in their South Carolina home.
A State Law Enforcement Division agent said in a sworn statement that the teens’ mother called 911 on Feb. 8 and said her son killed his brother.
The agent says the 16-year-old had blood on him when a McCormick County deputy arrived and the teen confessed after the officer read him his rights.
Investigators did not say why the teen may have killed his brother.
SLED said Monday that prosecutors decided they will try the 16-year-old as an adult, meaning he faces 30 years to life in prison if convicted.
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Actress Donal Bisht, the female protagonist of forthcoming thriller show "Ek Deewaana Tha", has stopped reading scripts at night due to the fear of the unknown.
"This is the first time I am working in a different TV series such as 'Ek Deewaana Tha'. The creative team has considered all aspects to make this show a wholesome entertaining experience for audiences," Donal said in a statement.
She added: "The script has an interesting mix of suspense, thrill and romance which makes it a unique proposition. Owing to the thrill component, multiple sequences of the show highlight my encounters with a supernatural entity.
"As a kid I used to read scary novels and that instilled a fear of the paranormal in me, reading the script at night shook me to the core, wherein I have made a habit of reading the scripts during daytime now."
The show, which will air on Sony Entertainment Television, also stars Namik Paul and Vikram Singh Chauhan.
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FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. – The North Peace Leisure Pool with be hosting a night of entertainment with a movie in the pool this Friday.
Despicable Me 3 will be the movie shown and residents of all ages are welcome to lounge in the pool.
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LONDON (Reuters) - Iran could reduce its co-operation with the U.N. nuclear watchdog, President Hassan Rouhani told the body's head on Wednesday, as he blamed U.S. President Donald Trump for the “new situation.”
"Iran’s nuclear activities have always been for peaceful purposes, but it is Iran that would decide on its level of cooperation with the IAEA," Iranian state news agency IRNA quoted Rouhani as saying after meeting International Atomic Energy Agency head Yukiya Amano
"The responsibility for the change of Iran's cooperation level with the IAEA falls on those who have created this new situation,” he added.
Rouhani said if Iran does not continue to benefit from the nuclear deal after the U.S. withdrawal, it will make “new decisions”.
(Reporting by Bozorgmehr Sharafedin; Editing by Robin Pomeroy)
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April 12 Polish Financial Supervision Authority (KNF):
* Said on Tuesday that it resolved to impose a 300,000 zloty ($75,024) fine on Baltic Bridge SA
* The fine is for not fulfilling the obligation to inform that on Feb 5, 2010, its unit CR Media Consulting SA resolved that there were circumstances to file a motion for bankruptcy with possibility of arrangement
* The company also did not inform KNF about the information received from its shareholder about exceeding 33 pct of the votes in the company by entities included in an investment agreement
* KNF also withdrawals its former decision from July 7, 2015, which imposed 350,000 zlotys fine on the company, due to worsening of the company's financial situation
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Kawhi Leonard had a career game and led the San Antonio Spurs to a 96-82 win over the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 2 of their Western Conference first round series at the AT&T Center in San Antonio on Tuesday (Philippine time).
Leonard netted a career-high of 37 points on an impeccable 19-of-19 shooting from the free throw line as the Spurs head into Memphis with a 2-0 lead.
Leonard also had 11 rebounds and took part in a game-clinching 16-7 run at the endgame after Memphis sliced what was once a 26-point lead to just five midway through the fourth.
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Mike Conley led the Grizzlies with 24 points.
Thousands will fill Times Square in New York City for the annual ball drop and an equally impressive crowd is expected in Downtown Chicago for "Chi-Town Rising." An hour after the ball drops in New York on New Year's Eve, a huge six-pointed star will ascend 36 stories up Hyatt Regency Chicago's West Tower.
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A van and a pickup collided and caught fire on a highway in eastern Thailand on Monday afternoon, killing 25 people, authorities said.
The public transit van lost control and crossed the grass median, colliding with the pickup truck going in the opposite direction Monday afternoon, according to Thai Road Accident Data for Road Safety Culture, which compiles electronic insurance reports.
Twenty-five people were killed and two survived the crash, said police Col. Dusadee Kunchorn Na Ayutthaya, superintendent of the Ban Bung district police station in Chonburi province.
"An accident like this shouldn't happen but it did," Dusadee said. Both drivers were killed. Police were not yet able to interview the survivors but were investigating to determine what caused the crash.
Thailand has one of the highest traffic fatality rates in the world.
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Hanoi (VNA) – The reference exchange rate for VND/USD was raised by 1 VND to 22,235 VND per USD on February 15.
With the current trading band of +/-3 percent, the ceiling rate applied to commercial banks on the day is 22,903 VND and the floor rate, 21,569 VND per USD.
The opening hour rates at most commercial banks continued going up in comparison to the day before.
Vietcombank increased both buying and selling rates by 20 VND to 22,680 VND and 22,750 VND, respectively.
BIDV listed its buying rate at 22,680 VND and selling rate at 22,750 VND per USD, both up 15 VND compared to February 14.
The buying rate listed by Techcombank went up 30 VND to 22,660 VND and the selling rate was increased by 40 VND to 22,780 VND per USD.-VNA
March 30 Innoviva Inc
* Sarissa Capital Management - call for Innoviva CEO compensation to be reduced to below $500,000 per year - SEC filing
* Sarissa Capital Management - call on Innoviva board compensation to be reduced to below $200,000 per year - SEC filing
* Sarissa Capital Management - "do not believe that compensation increases tied to changes in royalty revenue are justified"
* Sarissa Capital Management - opposes nomination of William Waltrip, Michael Aguiar and Paul Pepe to Innoviva board Source: (bit.ly/2mSz0qF) Further company coverage:
Wimbledon were left “surprised” by Fifa's decision to schedule the World Cup final to overlap with the men's tennis final at the All England Club, it has been revealed.
The scheduling could have a significant impact on the viewing figures for the Wimbledon men's final, which will be moved from BBC1 to BBC2 for the first time due to the clash.
Mick Desmond, the club's commercial and media director, said yesterday that despite “dialogue” between the two, Fifa decided to schedule the match to begin only two hours after the start of the tennis final on Sunday July 15 .
“We’ve always known it was going to be there, we knew 18 months ago. But I think it’s slightly surprising that Fifa have the kick off at four o’clock, it’s not something they’ve done in the past but that’s their decision," he said.
“Our tournament [final] always starts at two o’clock and we’ll start at two o’clock.”
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Da'Leon Ward: Junior, running back
2016 stats: 103 ATT, 428 yards, 3 TD
Ward has a good opportunity in front of him after not playing in the 2017 season. He was ranked the No. 10 true freshman in the Big 12 for the 2016 season. We know the potential is there with Ward to be a big part of the running game for Tech. He has also shown the ability to play as a receiver, finishing with 18 receptions for 131 yards in the 2016 season as well. Justin Stockton has graduated and this is where the opportunity for Ward comes in. He can go head to head with Tre King for the starting running back position. Ward can still make an impact even if he is not named the starting back for the 2018 season.
In villages near Venezuela’s capital, Caracas, the descendants of slaves have kept African music alive even if the language they sing is Spanish. On their debut album, this village parranda (“party”) band brings a big cohort of drums, maybe even hollow tree trunks, to bare on their declamatory songs. As the rhythms pound furiously, the elegantly phrased, powerfully voiced singer Betsayda Machado soars in call and response with a chorus of village voices. Loé Loá is uncompromisingly local and uncontrived with no accommodation for trendy “world music fusions.”
The weather woman thrilled viewers as she resumed her duties on BBC Breakfast in a form-fitting green frock and delivered good news to viewers.
She gave those watching a treat as she teased a glimpse of cleavage in the figure-hugging number which featured a low-cut neckline.
But it wasn't just her generous bust which was the focus of her look today.
Thanks to a thick black and grey band around the middle of her dress all eyes were on her trim waist as she presented the forecast.
The Vikings men's basketball team will have some new faces this fall. The addition of ten new recruits was announced by Valley City State University Head Coach Ryan Montgomery. The list of recruits includes Alex Weston, Drew Thielges, Christian Kvilvang, Connor Entzi, Chris Morgan, Kevin Schramm, Kail Lindgren, Camren Steckler, Hunter Sand, and Logan Miller.
Galesburg Middle School seventh grade student Hailey McGowen portrays Buffalo Bill as part of a unit of study about famous Kansans.
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SHARE COPY LINK The Clemson basketball team defeated Auburn in the 2018 NCAA Tournament to advance to the Sweet 16. (Photos by USA Today Sports and The Associated Press) Dwayne McLemore
The Clemson basketball team defeated Auburn in the 2018 NCAA Tournament to advance to the Sweet 16. (Photos by USA Today Sports and The Associated Press) Dwayne McLemore
A Jackson State Tiger will have an NFL opportunity. The New York Jets announced Monday that they have signed WR Daniel Williams.
The East St. Louis native is the JSU all-time leader in receptions (184). Williams led JSU in receiving yards the last two seasons, finishing his career with 2,497 yards and 19 touchdowns.
Dan turned heads at JSU Pro Day in April, clocking a 4.3 in the 40 yard dash. He signed with the Raiders in May as an undrafted free agent and participated in rookie minicamp.
We have signed WR Daniel Williams and waived WR Deshon Foxx. https://t.co/ZTGkZJ0uq9 — New York Jets (@nyjets) August 14, 2017
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× Most states in New England have lower unemployment than CT
BOSTON — The federal government is reporting that New England’s unemployment rate was lower than the national average last year but Connecticut was above the national average.
New Hampshire had one of the lowest unemployment rates in the nation at 2.8 percent last year. Three other states also bested the national rate: Vermont at 3.3 percent, Massachusetts at 3.7 percent and Maine at 3.9 percent unemployment.
Two New England states, however, exceeded the national average: Connecticut at 5.1 percent and Rhode Island at 5.3 percent.
The New England office of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics said Monday that the six state region’s average rate of 4.1 percent was -lower than the national jobless rate of 4.9 percent in 2016. It was also lower than the 4.9 percent the region registered in 2015.
Iranian hard-line newspapers criticize Farhadi's Oscar win The Javan daily says "Farhadi owes Donald Trump and the Democrats' media propaganda for his second Oscar."
Foreign language directors gather once more before Oscars The foreign language film race has been overshadowed and informed by President Donald Trump's seven-country travel ban.
Miss Sandra Faye Autry, 76, died Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8 at Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 2-3 Sunday, Oct. 8 prior to the service at the funeral home. She is survived by three nieces, Sharon Autry Penny and husband, Phillip Penny and Marsha Autry, both of Whiteville, Linda Swann of Mt. Pleasant, S.C.; one nephew, Michael Swann and wife, Susan Swann of Raeford; one great-niece, Caroline Penny Moore of Whiteville; and one great-nephew, Robbie Penny of Montgomery, Ala. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Whiteville Assembly of God.
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A person was killed in a shooting in West Philadelphia.It happened around 9:30 p.m. Monday on the 5800 block of Christian Street.Police were called to the scene for reports of shots fired.Arriving officers found a man dead on the street.No suspects have been arrested.----------
Jess Phillips, MP for Birmingham Yardley, has told how she was “a bit in shock” at Theresa May’s announcement.
I think that Theresa May has lied to the country again and again - and she is being opportunistic.
I think it is rubbish what she is saying about a country divided - she obviously doesn’t live round where I live.
People just want to get on with their lives.
She’s playing a game and its a shame. I don’t think there was any appetite for a general election from the public and this is Westminster politics once again.
People in remote corners of Alaska fight to survive the brutality of winter through sustenance hunting and self-sufficient ingenuity.
While it wasn't on the agenda, the Ketchikan School Board got a lesson last night about tenure, taught by five of the school district's tenured teachers. During the March 22 School Board meeting, members talked about the state's statutes regarding tenure.
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Nothing like a little amortentia to bewitch your new favorite couple, Ariana Grande and SNL’s Pete Davidson. After several rumors and some sneaky Instagram comment flirting, the two have made it official with their first photo as a couple. Or is this just someone’s middle-school field-trip photo? Who can tell! The two apparently had a date night at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, where they went in full cosplay as … well, we’re not quite sure. Davidson identifies as a Gryffindor, while Ari — noted Harry Potter stan — has outed herself once again as a Slytherin (though she has said in the past that she would’ve told the Sorting Hat Gryffindor). What’s next, matching patronuses?!
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - China Jo-Jo Drugstores Inc:
* China Jo-Jo drugstores reports fiscal 2018 first quarter results
* Q1 GAAP loss per share $0.06
* Q1 revenue $21.7 million versus $20.9 million
* China Jo-Jo Drugstores Inc- qtrly adjusted loss per share $0.04 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
May is Lupus Awareness Month, and the Wisconsin Chapter of Lupus Foundation of America is raising awareness and funds to bring an end to this devastating and cruel disease.
“Walk to End Lupus Now provides an opportunity to heighten awareness and raise money enabling us to continue our programming efforts for the 28,000 individuals in Wisconsin living with lupus,” said Dawn Thomas-Semanko, executive director, Lupus Foundation of America, Wisconsin Chapter in a press release.
Walk to End Lupus Now is Saturday, May 13 at 10 a.m., and is located at Hoyt Park (1800 N. Swan Blvd, Wauwatosa). The event will feature a 2-mile walk on the Oak Leaf Trail. Following the walk there will be entertainment by Close Enuf, a children’s art tent and a Warrior Tent showcasing lupus patients’ stories.
You can Register and donate at www.lupuswi.org or call (414) 443-6400 for more information.
BRIEF-Novartis says Cosentyx helped arthritis patients at 3 years
* Says Cosentyx shows sustained improvements in signs and symptoms for both active ankylosing spondylitis and psoriatic arthritis in up to 80 percent of patients at 3 years Source text for Eikon: [ID:file:///C:/Users/g195632/AppData/Local/Fastwire/Download/-67 1638335/Body.Html] Further company coverage: (Reporting By Zurich newsroom)
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Two men were arrested recently on separate assault charges, in Pottawattamie County. The Sheriff’s Office reports 29-year old Sean Michael Bailey, of Oakland, was arrested Saturday evening for Domestic Assault (a Simple Misdemeanor) and Child Endangerment without Injury. Authorities say the incident involving his wife happened at their home in Oakland, and resulted in minor injuries to Sean Bailey.
And, 40-year old John James Ring, of Underwood, was arrested Sunday night for Domestic Assault with Injury (Aggravated Misdemeanor), following a physical disturbance involving his father, at a residence in Underwood. The report said Marvin Ring was assault by his son, who was upset and punched him in the head, causing apparent, minor injury.
Mrs. Vertia M. McClain, 93 of Bonifay, Florida went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 10, 2017 in the Signature Health Care of Chipley, Florida.
Being raised in a Christian home, she accepted Christ as her personal savior and was a devout follower of her Lord and Savior. She taught in the school system of Holmes County, loving every child that came through her classroom.
She leaves to cherish her memories her beloved son: Washington Douglas McClain and his wife Mable; along with her beloved family, The McClain Family; other relatives and friends.
The family of Mrs. McClain will gather 11 A.M CST, Saturday, February 18, 2017 in the sanctuary of Holy Temple Church of Christ Written in Heaven of Bonifay, Florida to remember the life of their mother, with Elder Kelvin Johnson delivering words of comfort. Memorialization will be by cremation with the Cooper Funeral Home of Chipley, Florida, in charge of arrangements.
Nigerians under attack in South Africa, one killed
NigeriaN community in South Africa on Sunday confirmed the death of a Nigerian and the abduction of another in that country. Ikechukwu Anyene, the president of Nigeria Union, South Africa, told NAN via telephone that both incidents had been reported to the Nigerian mission in that country. He said on Thursday, one Victor Nnadi, a […]
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THEY COME FROM ALL OVER: From left, Tadd of Orange, Monique of Placentia and Aaron of Ladera Ranch converged on the north county for a night of revelry. HE CAME A LONG WAY: Esteban Ramirez drove down from Century City to see what all the fuss was about, and he ran into friend Tamara Cruz of Anaheim.
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Headlines for Monday, August 14, 2017:
Oklahomans gather at the State Capitol to respond to racist violence in Virginia. (NewsOK)
GOP Lawmaker owns a medical contractor responsible for several deaths in county jails. (NewsOK)
State faces difficulty in tracking seized drugs. (NewsOK)
Mental health professionals fear cuts of nearly 25% after last week’s Supreme Court ruling. (Journal Record)
Enrollment in rural schools is dropping along with funding. (NewsOK)
Tulsans with kids in pre-K can take advantage of open seats. (Tulsa World)
A judge awards a million dollars to a teen who had sex with his teacher. (NewsOK)
More wind farms are expected to pop up across the Plains. (Journal Record)
Forecasters explain the lack of tornado warnings in midtown Tulsa’s EF2 twister. (Tulsa World)
OKC sees an increase in industrial space and leases. (Journal Record)
Del City voters to decide on a sales tax increase in November. (NewsOK)
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A Saskatchewan Party leadership candidate is responding to allegations of getting questions in advance of a debate in Weyburn earlier this month.
Alanna Koch called it an “absolutely ridiculous accusation” in a written statement issued on Monday morning. Three of the other leadership candidates accused Koch of knowing the questions prior to the debate.
“I do appreciate the acknowledgement that I was very strong in the debate,” Koch added in the statement. “However, if I would have known the questions, I hope that I would have done even better.”
Koch went on to say her strong performance resulted from her time advising Premier Brad Wall and other ministers on issues discussed in the debate.
TORONTO — Instagram is expanding its shopping feature to Canada.
The social media giant will allow businesses to tag products in their posts, which users can tap to purchase or learn more about.
The feature will also let businesses add a "Shop" tab to their profiles and collect data on how many people are tapping to see or buy their products via Instagram.
Alongside Canada, the feature will also be available in France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Brazil, Australia and the U.K.
Warning: contains spoilers
This season of Game of Thrones has specialised in long-awaited meetings and reunions – and this week, it was the turn of Gendry (Joe Dempsie), bastard son of King Robert Baratheon, who was sought out by Davos Used-To-Be-A-Top-Smuggler Seaworth (Liam Cunningham) during a brief, secret trip to King’s Landing.
Gendry was last seen rowing away from the clutches of the royal-blood-hungry Melisandre back in season three, and, thanks to his long absence, many online wags quipped ahead of his return that he had probably been rowing ever since. The ongoing joke even received a sly little nod in the show.
In the event, however, it transpired that Gendry had not spent the last three seasons adrift at sea; instead, he’d resumed his former trade as a blacksmith, and had been working in a city forge, presumably occupying himself with forging things, and with concealing his true identity as the only surviving child (in the TV series, at least) of the late King Robert.
Muhyiddin claims Johor will fall to Pakatan Harapan
Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin speaking during an press conference at Menara Yayasan Selangor, Petaling Jaya, August 14, 2017. — Picture by Miera ZulyanaPETALING JAYA, Aug 14 — Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin predicted today Pakatan Harapan will win his home state of Johor in the next general election.
The Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia president asserted that Johor residents were fed up with the current Barisan Nasional administration due to “numerous issues”.
“Johor itself there is a lot of problems. The current trend is that the people support for PH is increasing. Our aim is to wrest Johor.
“Our promise to Johor residents is to do better than BN,” Muhyiddin said in a press conference today.
He was responding to Johor Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Khaled Nordin’s criticism of him and PH.
Muhyiddin also claimed today that Khaled’s remarks were signs of desperation.
Among the big names coming to The Washington Center for the Performing Arts next season are Rosanne Cash, Kenny G, Janis Joplin and Edith Piaf. OK, it's true that Joplin died in 1970 and Piaf in 1963, but their songs and legends live on as the subjects of two tribute shows, "A Night With Janis Joplin" and "Piaf: The Show."
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LAS VEGAS — A North Carolina-based hospitality group has bought a mountain hotel outside Las Vegas for nearly $5 million.
KLAS-TV reports Rhea Hospitality based in Durham, North Carolina, has purchased The Resort on Mount Charleston from the Siegel Group.
New owners Colin and Deanna Crossman say they plan to bring the 64-room hotel back to its former grandeur.
Colin Crossman says the hotel is in a beautiful setting, but the “property itself looks like it hasn’t been loved in a while.”
Their plans include reopening the spa, updating the menu and building an outdoor bar. The hotel will remain open during renovations.
The mountain escape was built in 1984 and is about 40 miles (64 kilometres) northwest of the Las Vegas Strip.
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Information from: KLAS-TV, http://www.klas-tv.com
During its April 4 meeting, council voted 4-3 to amend portions of chapter 513 of the Norwalk codified ordinances to provide for the state-regulated cultivation of medical marijuana within the city. Councilmen Chris Castle and Kelly Beck co-sponsored the legislation.
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ANKARA Turkish security forces returned fire into Syrian territory controlled by a Kurdish militia on Monday and killed one member of the group, Turkey's armed forces said on Tuesday.
It said the clash occurred at a border post in the Nusaybin area of Mardin province in southeast Turkey, across the border from an area controlled by the YPG militia. Ankara regards the Syrian group as closely tied to militants who have fought a three-decades-old conflict within Turkey.
(Reporting by Orhan Coskun; Writing by Daren Butler; Editing by David Dolan)
April 10 Walvax Biotechnology Co Ltd :
* Sees FY 2017 Q1 net loss to be 25 million yuan to 30 million yuan
* Says the net loss of FY 2016 Q1 was 42.1 million yuan
* Says that improvement in main business as main reason for the forecast
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Motor racing-Growing up fast, Stroll scores first points
MONTREAL, June 11 Lance Stroll hit back at his critics in style on Sunday by taking his first Formula One points in front of a flag-waving crowd of home fans at the Canadian Grand Prix.
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (AP) — A Mexican man living in the U.S. illegally has pleaded guilty to helping other immigrants be smuggled by American soldiers through a border checkpoint in Texas.
Federal prosecutors say 51-year-old Victoriano Zamora-Jasso pleaded guilty Monday to conspiracy to transport and harbor undocumented immigrants and illegal re-entry after deportation.
The 2014 smuggling case involved four soldiers at Fort Hood, a sprawling Army post in Central Texas. Investigators say the soldiers showed Army identification and hid immigrants under military gear while driving through the Sarita (suh-REE'-tuh) checkpoint.
The soldiers were convicted. Their sentences ranged from probation to 20 months in prison.
Prosecutors say Zamora-Jasso was deported in 2013 and lived in Houston after slipping back into Texas. He was indicted in 2016. He faces up to 10 years in prison when sentenced.
Hollywood star Rebel Wilson has won her high-profile court battle against the publisher of Woman's Day and Australian Women's Weekly, Bauer Media.
An all-female six-person jury deliberated for two days over their verdict, in which they were asked to consider 40 questions and eight potentially defamatory magazine articles, before handing down their decision on Thursday.
The 37-year-old Pitch Perfect star was defamed by the publisher when they accused her of lying about her real name, age and childhood, with the dollar figure she will be granted in damages to be decided by Justice John Dixon.
Bauer Media released a statement saying they will consider their options.
More to come.
Baku. 15 March. REPORT.AZ/ The ceasefire monitoring exercise on the Line of Contact (LOC) was held in the territory of Fuzuli region on March 15, in accordance with the mandate of Personal Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office.
Report was informed in the press service of the Azerbaijani Ministry of Defence (MoD).
The Personal Representative`s field assistants Ognjen Jovic and Simon Tiller have carried out the monitoring exercise from the territory of Azerbaijan.
The Personal Representative`s field assistants Mihail Olaru, Gennadi Petrica and Martin Schuster have carried out the monitoring exercise on the territory of the Republic of Azerbaijan occupied and controlled by the armed forces of Armenia.
According to the ministry, the ceasefire exercise ended with no incident.
Kentucky State Police are investigating a deadly crash that happened Monday morning on US 51 in Carlisle County.
A semi and a SUV crashed near 3605 Highway 51 around 7:15 a.m. This is about halfway between Bardwell and Arlington.
Troopers say 67-year-old Raymond Wilson of Gleason, Tennessee, was driving a semi north on Highway 51 when he went into the southbound lane and hit a SUV being driven by 74-year-old Sandra Fronabarger of Wickliffe, Kentucky.
Wilson was taken to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Fronabarger was pronounced dead at the scene.
An investigation into the crash is ongoing.
KERRVILLE, Texas (AP) — Nelson the pit bull finally has a home after officials in a Texas county laid him off in December from his job as an ambassador for the Kerr County Animal Services and labeled him excess property.
County officials told the San Antonio Express-News Friday that Nelson will live with a former handler.
The county’s attorney said Nelson’s care was a misappropriation of funds and a liability since he didn’t have insurance.
The pup was labeled excess property and his adoption fee was set at more than $2,300 to recoup expenses for his care over the last several years.
Facebook groups demanding the county “Free Nelson” cropped up as well as crowdfunding pages to pay the fee. His future was also hotly debated at county meetings over the last two months.
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Member of transgender community in Kolkata city staged a protest to condemn the rising rape incidents in the country and harassment of members of the community. Protesters, holding posters, raised slogans as they took to the streets to demand better protection for women and members of their community. Reportedly, members of the community had gathered on Sunday (April 15) to celebrate the Supreme Court's 2014 verdict which had declared transgender as the third gender marking it as transgender day. Protesters alleged they were molested by people during an event on the same ground.One of the two rape cases which rocked the nation's core in the past week involved an eight-year-old Muslim girl, who was allegedly raped and killed in Jammu and Kashmir. The girl was sedated and raped for days by seven accused before killing her.In another case, a legislator of India's ruling BJP member, Kuldeep Singh Sengar was accused of raping a teenager in India's northern Unnao town, nine months ago.
Saturday, Jan 13, 2018
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Visit four different galleries each week on a walking tour led by a representative from one of those galleries.
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TOKYO Japanese companies expect consumer prices to rise an average 0.7 percent a year from now, unchanged from their projection three months ago, a central bank survey showed on Tuesday.
Three months ago, companies expected prices to rise 0.7 percent over the next year.
Firms polled by the BOJ, as part of its detailed "tankan" survey for March, also said they expect consumer prices to rise an annual 1.0 percent three years from now and an annual 1.1 percent five years from now.
The BOJ started the survey on corporate price expectations from the tankan in March 2014 to gather more information on inflation expectations, key to its current stimulus program.
April 10 Nn Group NV:
* To exchange all Delta Lloyd preference shares A and subordinated loan held by Fonds NutsOhra for ordinary shares in NN Group for an aggregate value of 255 million euros ($270.1 million)
* Transaction expected to be completed in April 2017, subject to certain conditions, and after settlement of offer on April 12, 2017
* Perpetual subordinated loan has a nominal value of 405 million euros and currently qualifies as restricted Tier 1 capital until January 1, 2019 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9442 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
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TORONTO -- No winning ticket was sold for the $33 million jackpot in Friday night's Lotto Max draw.
That means the jackpot for next Friday's draw will grow to approximately $50 million, and there will also be two Maxmillions prizes of $1 million each up for grabs.
The victims suffered superficial wounds in the March 11 shooting and were treated at the scene by Seattle Fire Department medics.
A man suspected of shooting and wounding two employees of a Seattle motel during a confrontation on March 11 has been arrested, police said.
The suspect was arrested Sunday night in Shoreline on outstanding warrants, police said.
The employees were wounded when they confronted a man and woman over the late rent and the high number of visitors to the couple’s room at the motel in the 2400 block of Aurora Avenue North, according to police. The man fired a handgun toward the employees, who were hit by bullets that ricocheted off the ground, police said.
The man and his girlfriend then ran off.
Police said the victims received superficial wounds and were treated at the scene by Seattle Fire Department medics.
April 7 Nikkei:
* Amano Corp sees to increase its operating profit 15 pct from fiscal 2016 estimate to about 15 billion yen in fiscal 2019 - Nikkei
* Amano Corp sees sales of about 140 billion yen for year ending March 2020, up 15 pct from fiscal 2016 - Nikkei
* Amano Corp targets net profit growth for three straight years to increase dividends each year through fiscal 2019 -Nikkei Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – A state court trial over congressional district boundaries is about to get underway in Pennsylvania as a parallel case awaits a decision in federal court.
The Commonwealth Court proceeding Monday in Harrisburg was put on a fast track by the state Supreme Court a month ago.
The lawsuit by a group of voters says the 2011 Republican-drawn map is too partisan and violates the state constitution. They want a new map.
A separate challenge was the subject of a federal trial last week in Philadelphia.
In that case, a group of Democratic voters argues the map should be thrown out because no political considerations should be allowed in redistricting.
The Pennsylvania cases are proceeding as the U.S. Supreme Court considers whether to set new standards for drawing political district lines.
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MOSCOW (AP) — Moscow is awaiting nearly two dozen Russian diplomats ordered to leave Britain as part of a standoff over a nerve agent attack on British soil.
Britain ordered the 23 diplomats to leave by Tuesday, and they’re expected in Moscow later, according to Russian media reports.
Russia retaliated by expelling 23 British diplomats, who are expected to leave Moscow in the coming days.
Russia denies involvement in the poisoning of ex-Russian spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia in the British city of Salisbury earlier this month. They remain in critical condition.
Britain accuses Russia of the poisoning, which Western powers see as an example of increasingly aggressive Russian meddling abroad.
International chemical weapons experts took samples Monday of the nerve agent used, which Britain says is the Soviet-developed Novichok.
Buhari fighting political foes, not corruption – Fayose
EKITI STATE Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose has once again declared that President Muhammadu Buhari was only fighting his perceived political foes under the guise of fighting corruption, while at the same time trying to make sure that no opposition politician will be strong enough financially to contest against him in 2019. He said for the […]
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Akron’s new ensemble, the Millennial Theatre Project, takes on a subject that has fascinated Americans for decades, with that interest escalating following the release of the 1967 film Bonnie and Clyde: 1930s bank robbers/murders Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow.
The young Akron group will perform the Tony-nominated musical version of the story, which is enhanced with blues, gospel and rockabilly music — the latter of which did not exist when Bonnie and Clyde were alive, but oh well. The show will be performed cabaret-style, with performers and audiences both on stage. Tickets are $20.
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HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Legislation aimed at better protecting consumers who are applying for reverse mortgages is moving through the Connecticut General Assembly.
The Senate on Tuesday unanimously approved a bill that expands the counseling and certification requirements for such mortgages, which allow homeowner to convert accumulated home equity into cash. The proposal now awaits action in the House of Representatives.
Democratic Senate President Pro Tempore Martin Looney of New Haven says he has received an alarming number of reports of “reverse mortgage lenders preying on seniors in Connecticut.”
The bill requires reverse mortgage lenders to inform prospective applicants of counseling requirements and provide a list of federally approved, independent housing counseling agencies. Lenders would have to obtain a signed certification from a prospective applicant that they received counseling in-person or by telephone.
Environmentalists are protesting Poland's plan to allow hunters to shoot bison, while authorities say it is necessary for the well-being of the herd and will earn money for its upkeep.
Greenpeace had gathered well over 7,000 signatures by Monday afternoon on a letter asking Prime Minister Beata Szydlo to stop the plan. They say Europe's largest mammals, which live in old-growth forests in northeastern Poland, are protected by law and a symbol of Poland's nature.
Environment authorities have allowed the hunting of 10 bison in the Borecka forest, saying the herd there is too large and threatened with tuberculosis. They say limited hunting allows for a controlled elimination of weak animals, while earning funds to support the others.
Ted Ts'o sent in the pull request today of EXT4 file-system driver changes for the Linux 4.16 kernel.Among the many Linux 4.16 changes so far is a major reworking to XFS Btrfs RAID 5/6 fixes , and other F2FS improvements . But on EXT4 for Linux 4.16 it's a bit less exciting.With the EXT4 file-system changes for Linux 4.16 it comes down to a variety of code cleanups and fixes but no particular changes outstanding. The complete list of EXT4 changes for the Linux 4.16 merge window can be found here Ted also followed up with fscrypt changes for this file-system encryption framework but even there for this kernel cycle it's mostly mundane work too. Our usual Linux kernel file-system benchmarks of the latest kernel will be out after the merge window is over next weekend.
Thinly traded nano cap CEL-SCI (NYSEMKT:CVM) is up 58% premarket on light volume in response to its announcement that the FDA has removed the clinical hold on its Phase 3 clinical trial assessing Multikine (Leukocyte Interleukin Injection) in patients with head and neck cancer.
The agency suspended the study in May pending revisions to the Investigator Brochure and "Dear Investigator" letter after deviations from the study protocol were identified.
Previously: FDA places CEL-SCI's late-stage Multikine study in head and neck cancer on full clinical hold; shares down 27% premarket (May 24)
Pakistan Army’s media wing on Monday criticised a media outlet for allegedly reporting a news about a “meeting of the army chief with the Punjab chief minister”, calling such form of reporting “highly irresponsible”.
In a tweet, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Major General Asif Ghafoor said: “News about the meeting of the army chief [General Qamar Bajwa] with CM Punjab [Shehbaz Sharif] twice during last 72 hours being reported by a media house is baseless and highly irresponsible. No such meeting has taken place.”
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March 31 Wilmar International Ltd:
* Re-designation of executive deputy chairman to non-independent non-executive director
* Martua Sitorus will step down from his position as executive deputy chairman and relinquish his role as executive director
* Sitorus will continue to serve on Wilmar board as a director and will be re-designated as a non-independent non-executive director Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
MOSCOW (Sputnik) — Two US warships have arrived in Doha for a joint military exercise with the Qatari Navy, a local news agency reported Wednesday, citing a statement by the Qatari defense ministry.
The ships were greeted at the port of Hamad in the capital’s south at a time when the small nation’s ties with its neighbors have reached a new low over its alleged sponsorship of terrorism in the region.
Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt and other regional powers last week cut their diplomatic links with Qatar and embargoed all sea, air and land traffic to the country which host a huge US military base.
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The co-chairman of HNA Group, a conglomerate that operates China's fourth-largest airline and finance, logistics and other businesses around the world, died in an accident while on a business trip in France, the company said Wednesday.
WASHINGTON (AP) – New week’s stunning solar eclipse in the United States will generate as much science as oohs and aahs.
From the discovery of helium to proving Einstein right, great science often comes out of eclipses.
NASA and others will monitor next Monday’s eclipse with an armada of satellites, airplanes, balloons and citizen-scientists looking up from the ground. Scientists will focus on the sun, but they will also examine what happens to Earth’s weather, to space weather, and to animals and plants on Earth as the moon totally blocks out the sun.
The moon’s shadow will sweep along a narrow path, from Oregon to South Carolina.
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The Francistown Jazz Festival organizers will host activation at Supa-Ngwao Museum on the Saturday 26th August 2017.
The museum re-launches on the 25th August after it has been closed for a few months.
The activation will start at 12 noon till midnight.
The activation will feature jazz DJ SK(Dumafm) and DJ Walls (Oldies & Classics).
There will also be special guests featured in the programme like Lister Boleseng, Moroka Moreri, and an acoustic guitar player BabaFlow.
Adults will be charged P40.00 and Kids P10.00 at the gate.
Cooler boxes will also be charged at a minimum fee of P10.00.
Heavily armed police have stood down after an incident at a home in Adelaide's north where they thought a man had been shot in the leg and a gunman was possibly at large.
Officers were called to the Salisbury Park property on Tuesday afternoon and found the man outside with a wound to his lower leg.
He was treated by paramedics at the scene for non-life threatening injuries.
Police cordoned off the area and asked local residents to stay inside as they called for anyone inside the house to come out.
But a spokesman said it was now believed no one else was involved in the incident.
He said it had also been determined that the man's injury was not consistent with a gunshot wound.
"He's now being treated in hospital and is assisting police with their inquiries," the spokesman said.
Volunteer for Spring Fling to benefit Pawtucket Dog Park
PAWTUCKET – Organizers of Spring Fling 2017 are looking for volunteers to help with the Earth Day event to benefit the Pawtucket Dog Park.
Cleanup and upgrade work will take place on Saturday, April 22, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a rain date of Sunday, April 23.
Volunteers are needed to paint, plant flowers, rake and bag leaves, fill bag dispensers, fill holes with sand, renovate the water spigot area, mow grass and spread fertilizer, smooth out the land, and create cement pads under remaining benches.
Refreshments will be served.
Those interested in helping out should reach out by Facebook, email pawtdogpark@verizon.net or call Sheryl at 401-723-7038 or Joanne at 401-723-8709.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Saia Inc:
* SAIA REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR RESULTS
* Q4 EARNINGS PER SHARE $1.82
* QTRLY REVENUES WERE $353 MILLION, A 17.7% INCREASE
* ‍IN 2018, ANTICIPATE NET CAPITAL EXPENDITURES OF APPROXIMATELY $265 MILLION​
* QTRLY ‍LTL SHIPMENTS PER WORKDAY INCREASED 8.7%​
* EXCLUDING TAX REFORM REDUCTION, QTRLY DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE WERE $0.53
* Q4 EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW $0.53, REVENUE VIEW $343.1 MILLION -- THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S
* QTRLY ‍ADJUSTED DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE $ 0.53​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
March 31 Industrial Services Of America Inc
* Industrial Services of America Inc announces 2016 operating results, conclusion of strategic review process and amended credit facility
* Industrial Services of America Inc says on March 31, 2017, company entered into an amended credit facility With Midcap Business Credit LLC
* Industrial Services Of America - board accepted special committee's recommendation to focus on returning core recycling business to profitability
* Industrial Services of America Inc says amendedment extends maturity date of company's line of credit until February 28, 2020
* Industrial Services of America Inc - "also remain alert for possible strategic partnerships, joint ventures and mergers/acquisitions"
* Industrial Services of America Inc says amendedment also increased line of credit from $6.0 million to $8.0 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
National Award-winning actress Vidya Balan has skipped the ongoing Indian Film Festival of Melbourne due to her prior commitments and to celebrate her niece and nephew Ira and Ruhaan's sixth birthday on Sunday.Vidya, who was appointed as one of the members of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) on Friday, has completed shooting for Tumhari Sulu.She is the brand ambassador of the film festival."Vidya has just signed some new brands and will be shooting for them after she is done with her ongoing brand commitments," said a source."Ira and Ruhaan are Vidya's lifelines and to be around on all their special days is a priority for Vidya. Over the weekend, she will be travelling with her family to celebrate her twin niece and nephew's birthday at (husband) Siddharth Roy Kapur's farm house."Since the actress will be travelling for her work commitments and spending time with her family over the weekend, she could not attend the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne this year," the source added.
NEW YORK Former head of retail banking at Wells Fargo & Co (WFC.N) Carrie Tolstedt rejected on Monday the bank's internal investigation into sales practice abuses which laid much of the blame for the problems on her.
“We strongly disagree with the report and its attempt to lay blame with Ms. Tolstedt. A full and fair examination of the facts will produce a different conclusion,” Enu Mainigi, Williams & Connolly LLP, attorneys for Tolstedt, said in a statement.
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Garvey’s Tralee Warriors are through to the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy.
They’ve beaten Griffith College Swords Thunder 78-71 to set up a clash with UCD Marian.
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Scott’s Lakers St.Pauls Killarney lost 89-85 to IT Carlow in the League Cup.
They led 45-40 at half-time but trailed 62-59 at the end of the third.
Charles Manson was sentenced to life in prison for orchestrating the 1969 murders of actress Sharon Tate and eight others.
March 31 United Therapeutics Corp:
* United Therapeutics announces decision from patent trial and appeal board and issuance of new patents
* Patent Trial and Appeal Board found that all claims of '393 patent are not patentable
* '393 patent remains valid and enforceable until appeals have been exhausted
* Evaluating options including exercising right of appeal to U.S. Court of Appeals or first requesting a rehearing before PTAB
* Anticipates related patents; U.S. Patent Nos. 9,593,066 and 9,604,901, should be less susceptible to challenge than '393 patent Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
UPDATE: Both schools are now off lock down.
MUSCATINE, Iowa (KWQC) — Two schools are on lockdown due to a shots fired investigation.
Assistant Superintendent Mike McGrory tells KWQC-TV6 that Grant and Jefferson schools are on lockdown but they expect that it will be ending soon. He says the lockdown is just a precaution and he doesn’t think they are in any danger at the schools.
McGrory says school officials are working with police. They will send notice to parents when the lockdown is lifted.
McGrory also said that Central is close by, but not involved in the lockdown.
We’ve reached out to Muscatine Police and are waiting on information. They say they will be sending out a media release in the incident.
Stay tuned to KWQC-TV6 and kwqc.com for updates as we receive them.
April 13 Russia's LSR Group:
* Q1 new contract sales amounted to 140 thousand square metres
* Value of the contracts was 13.5 billion roubles, down 36 pct year on year
* Decrease of pre-sales year-on-year was primarily due to high comparison base of Q1 2016
* Q1 completions increased to 81 th m 2 Further company coverage: (Reporting by Moscow newsroom)
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Bryce has raised the most money of any Democratic candidate in the country, and Democrats think they could at least force Ryan to spend time and money on defense at home rather than campaigning for others. But Ryan is likely to have practically unlimited resources at his disposal.
Aug 15 (Reuters) - Swiss elevator and escalator maker Schindler Holding reported a 26 percent jump in second-quarter net profit on Tuesday, as a strong performance in Americas and Europe helped offset tougher conditions in China.
In China, the market for new installations market steadied but pricing remained under pressure, the company said.
Second-quarter net profit of 240 million Swiss francs ($246.28 million) beat the average forecast in an analyst poll of 227 million francs. Orders for April to June advanced 4.7 percent to 2.74 billion francs, in-line with the poll.
Revenues rose 2.2 percent in local currencies to 2.51 billion francs. Revenue growth for the period was below the firm's full-year outlook range, but the company still reaffirmed its expectations of 3 to 5 percent expansion for the year.
Schindler expects net profit to reach 840 million to 880 million francs for the financial year 2017, compared with last year's 823 million francs.
Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly has an Anti-Barcelona clause in his contract and has another clause which could propel him closer to a move to Manchester United.Rumors have linked Juventus with a move for Ronaldo, who starred for Portugal in the ongoing FIFA World Cup. He scored four times in the tournament, but could not help the side go past the Round of 16 of the competition.Tuttosport report that while Ronaldo is told to be close to a Juventus switch, Real Madrid inserted two clauses in his current contract back in January.The first contract happens to be an Anti-Barcelona clause, which means that Ronaldo will not join Barcelona from Real Madrid.The second is a release clause for foreign clubs and it lies in the region of 100 million euros and that too cuts off Barcelona, but brings clubs like Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain close to him.Kaustubh Pandey(@Kaus_Pandey17)
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Colombian Alvaro Hodeg won a bunch finish to take the opening stage of the Tour of Catalunya on Monday and boost his burgeoning reputation as one of cycling's best young sprinters.
Quick-Step's Hodeg edged out Bora-Hansgrohe riders Sam Bennett of Ireland and Australian Jay McCarthy at the end of a 152.3 km stage that began and ended in Calella.
"It's a dream come true, today was great for me," Hodeg said. "They (the team) gave me the opportunity and well, this victory is for them."
With the winner's bonus seconds, Hodeg took the overall leader's white jersey ahead of Tuesday's second stage from Mataro to Valls.
Victory completed a good few days for the 21-year-old after his victory in the Handzame Classic in Belgium last Friday.
Defending champion Alejandro Valverde finished safely in the peloton as the Movistar man began his bid for a third Tour of Catalunya title.
Free ice cream!? Dairy Queen is celebrating the first day of spring by handing out free ice cream cones.
Customers may get one free small vanilla cone Tuesday at all participating non-mall locations.
The promotion lasts all day and is limited to one per person.
Details can be found here.
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SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — NBC-TV says actor Harrison Ford had a potentially serious run-in with an airliner at a Southern California airport.
NBC reports (http://nbcnews.to/2kHo2iu ) that Ford, an experienced pilot, was told to land on a runway at John Wayne Airport in Orange County on Monday, but he mistakenly landed on a parallel taxiway, passing over an American Airlines jet holding nearby.
NBC says air traffic control recordings have Ford asking: “Was that airliner meant to be underneath me?”
American Airlines Flight 1456, with 110 passengers and six crew, departed safely for Dallas.
Ford’s publicist, Ina Treciokas, declined comment Tuesday afternoon.
Federal Aviation Administration spokesman Ian Gregor couldn’t confirm that Ford was the pilot of the single-engine Husky, but he says the pilot received and read back the proper landing instructions.
The FAA is investigating.
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Police are searching for a man after a Winnipeg Transit driver was assaulted at a St. Matthews area bus stop.
Police said a man got on the bus near St. Vital Shopping Centre at around 1 p.m. on May 24. Officers said the man refused to pay and argued with the driver before getting off the bus downtown.
A short time later, the driver saw the same man waiting at a bus stop at Ellice Avenue and Simcoe Street. The driver stopped to pick up a number of people waiting at the same stop.
Officers said the suspect threw a large piece of concrete at the driver, hitting him in the head. The suspect fled on foot.
Police described the suspect as a black man, between 20 to 30 years old, about five feet 10 inches (177 centimetres) tall, about 145 pounds with braided, black hair.
LONDON, May 31 (Reuters) - The chief of Britain's financial regulator Andrew Bailey on Thursday declined to comment as to whether he was interested in succeeding Mark Carney as the Bank of England governor, saying he had a big job to do already.
Carney will step down in June 2019, three months after the country's scheduled exit from the European Union, but Bailey, head of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), would not say if he was interested in replacing him.
"I've got a very big job which I hugely enjoy," he told BBC radio when asked about the BoE top job. Asked if he would also enjoy being Bank of England Governor, he said: "I'm not going to comment on that, because it's not for me to say." (Reporting by Alistair Smout; editing by Guy Faulconbridge)
JERUSALEM — Israeli police say a prominent billionaire businessman and four other suspects were taken into custody on a battery of charges, including money laundering, obstruction of justice and bribery.
The police say the suspects were arrested and questioned on Monday, following a joint investigation with Swiss and American authorities into forged documents and fictitious real estate deals abroad.
The police would not comment on the specifics of the current investigation, but confirmed that Beny Steinmetz was among those arrested.
Steinmetz, a Geneva-based diamond-mining magnate with an estimated worth of just over $1 billion according to Forbes, was arrested by Israeli authorities in December over allegations of bribing officials in the African country of Guinea to promote business interests there.
New tracks have been added while old were removed during Jeff Gordon’s illustrious career. He announced 2015 would be his last season but he got behind the wheel for Rick Hendrick after Dale Earnhardt Jr. suffered a concussion in 2016.
Gordon hopes to spend the 2017 season at the track from the broadcast booth for FOX NASCAR, where he’ll have information on how to win at nearly every track the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series heads to.
The only track Gordon hasn’t won at that the Cup Series races on regularly is Kentucky Speedway. His best finish was fifth in five races at the track.
Gordon also posted wins at North Wilkesboro Speedway (1) and Rockingham Speedway (4), but since neither are currently on the circuit, they’ve been excluded from the list.
Check out how Gordon’s 93 career wins add up by track:
“Now, I’m going to tell you about the only thing I know that the Islamic faith has done in this country is 9/11.”
— Alabama U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore (R), quoted by CNN.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz gets tackles during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017, in Los Angeles. Wentz left the game shortly after the play and did not return to the game. Mark J. Terrill AP Photo
Student groups at Southern Illinois University are asking school leaders to declare their campuses a sanctuary for students who are in the U.S. without legal permission. Randy Dunn, president of the SIU system, says staff members are studying the issue.
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - Gold Standard Ventures Corp:
* GOLD STANDARD ANNOUNCES PARTICIPATION OF OCEANAGOLD IN C$28 MILLION FINANCING
* GOLD STANDARD - ‍OCEANAGOLD AGREED TO MAINTAIN THEIR PRO RATA OWNERSHIP POSITION OF ABOUT 15.8 PERCENT OF GOLD STANDARD FOR PROCEEDS OF ABOUT C$4.4 MILLION​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
New York (AP) — Petroleum futures trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange Tuesday:
(1,000 bbl; dollars per bbl.)
Attracting, photographing, and identifying moths is a fun family activity. All you need are some lights and a sheet! Biologists Sara Zahendra and Kent McFarland went out into McFarland's back yard in Woodstock to spot some different species and talk about the important role moths play in our ecosystem.
There are about 2,500 species of moths in Vermont; many of them documented by dedicated moth watcher Joanne Russo. She joins McFarland and Zahendra on Outdoor Radio to share her knowledge.
Kent McFarland tasted a moth "and it was awful!" He wrote about it on the Vermont Center for Ecostudies blog. He also has a slideshow of the many moths he has photographed in his back yard.
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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – It’s unusual for a school to get a student athlete picked to play for the McDonald’s All American Girls Team.
But Hamilton Heights actually has two young ladies who have been selected to play this year.
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A weak front arrived this morning creating a damp and cool start to the day with winds from the NE.
Those winds are now back out of the SE which is resulting in an up slope flow of moisture which is combining with daytime heating to cause the atmosphere to be unstable.
We have a chance for thunderstorms, some severe, especially from I-40 northward.
Some of these storms may produce hail, strong winds, and isolated tornadoes. After highs in the low 90s today we will cool behind the storms tonight into the low 80s.
Starting tomorrow, drier air will take over and temperatures will rise as rain chances decrease. Highs tomorrow will be in the mid to upper 90s, but dangerous heat with highs 100-105 will be in place Friday.
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BERLIN, April 12 German investigators are looking into the possibility that explosions targeting a bus carrying players of soccer club Borussia Dortmund may have been carried out by Islamists militants, the Sueddeutsche Zeitung newspaper reported on Wednesday.
It said a letter left near the scene of the attack on Tuesday claimed it was in retaliation for German military reconnaissance missions against Islamic State in Syria.
The newspaper also said that the letter might be a deliberate attempt by the perpetrators to mislead investigators.
The Federal Public Prosecutor said in a statement it had taken over the investigation and would hold a news conference at 2:00 pm (1200 GMT). (Reporting by Joseph Nasr; editing by John Stonestreet)
Dec 12 (Reuters) - IL Dong Pharmaceutical Co Ltd :
* Says it plans to pay annual cash dividend as 400 won/share to shareholders of record on Dec. 31
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By MIKE STOBBE
AP Medical Writer
NEW YORK (AP) -- Worried about catching a cold or the flu on an airplane? Get a window seat, and don't leave it until the flight is over.
That's what some experts have been saying for years, and it's perhaps the best advice coming out of a new attempt to determine the risks of catching germs on an airplane.
The new study sent squads of researchers onto commercial flights to look for viruses and observe how and when people came into close contact.
They concluded that people on the aisles get up the most and tend to be most likely to be near a person spewing infectious droplets of flu or cold virus. The study was funded by Boeing, the Chicago-based airplane manufacturer. It was published Monday by the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
The above photo was taken on Valentine's Day seventeen years ago by Evening Sun Photographer Frank Speziale.
This year's fireworks show on the Vallejo waterfront, already an iffy proposition, is likely to become more so as development continues in the city, organizers said. That's why it took so long for local businessmen Ken Ingersoll and Raymond Prather to start raising funds for this year's show, Ingersoll said.
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Crews are working to rescue a worker who was injured at Elizabeth River Terminals in Chesapeake Wednesday morning, Wavy is reporting.
The worker fell and was injured on a ship, according to the report.
Read the entire story: "Rescue underway after Elizabeth River Terminals worker falls on ship" at wavy.com.
The White House promotes its tax-reform push by saying, "President Trump is giving small businesses a boost." But as competing proposals work their way through Congress, opinion among small-business owners is split: Republicans agree with the president, while Democrats could not disagree more.
For those small-business owners who identify as Republicans or who lean toward the GOP, tax reform couldn't come soon enough. A huge majority (85 percent) supports the passage of the tax reform.
These data come from the newest CNBC/SurveyMonkey Small Business Survey, conducted Nov. 20–Dec. 4 among 2,043 small-business owners.
When asked to describe their reactions to the proposed tax reform bill, Republican small-business owners are most likely to say: "Finally!"
In their own words, tax reform is "overdue," and "it's about time" that politicians in Washington got it done. They are "hopeful" about its effects and largely positive in expressing their reactions.
WASHINGTON—The U.S. labor market shed jobs for the first time in seven years in September, suggesting the economy took a hit from hurricanes in Florida and Texas.
Nonfarm employment fell by a seasonally adjusted 33,000 in September, the Labor Department said Friday, the first decline since September 2010. That ended seven straight years of job growth, including an average monthly gain of 172,000 in the 12 months through August.
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Southern Methodist University has announced that it is largely backing down on a new policy on displays that would have prevented Young Americans for Freedom from setting up an annual memorial on Sept. 11, featuring American flags representing those killed, on a prominent campus lawn. (Photo at right shows the display in a previous year.) The university had said that it was barring such displays from the lawn and was instead providing an alternative, less prominent place. But the university reconsidered -- and announced its decision -- after widespread criticism. Student groups from across the political spectrum joined Young Americans for Freedom in criticizing the policy that would have barred the display.
Pastor Benjamin Bempong, the Brong-Ahafo Regional Overseer of Deeper Life Bible Church, on Friday urged the clergy to prepare their church members spiritually to enable them partake in the rapture. Giving a sermon at the Easter retreat of the Church at Ayakomaso, near Nsoatre in the Sunyani West District, Pastor Bempong emphasised that the second coming of Jesus Christ was imminent and that the clergy would be answerable to God if their congregation did not partake in the rapture.
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On this week's installment of the CavsCorner Podcast, Rivals.com basketball recruiting analyst Corey Evans joins the program to talk about the EYBL stop in Hampton and give his impression on a number of UVa targets who stood out during the weekend.
April 24 (Reuters) - Banco Nacional de Desenvolvimento Economico e Social BNDES:
* BRAZIL’S DEVELOPMENT BANK BNDES SAYS LOAN DISBURSEMENTS FELL 26 PERCENT IN Q1 TO 11.2 BILLION REAIS
* BRAZIL’S DEVELOPMENT BANK BNDES SAYS LOAN APPROVALS INCREASED 11 PERCENT IN Q1 TO 16 BILLION REAIS
* BRAZIL’S DEVELOPMENT BANK BNDES SAYS 54 PERCENT OF DISBURSEMENTS WERE FOR SMALL AND MIDDLE SIZED COMPANIES IN Q1 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting by Carolina Mandl)
The U.S. Energy Information Administration has revised down its estimate of how much oilsands reserves were taken off the books last year because of a data error. In an updated brief out Tuesday, the EIA reports that 67 U.S.-listed companies debooked about 4.9 billion barrels of reserves in the oilsands, down from the 7.7 billion it reported Monday.
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WASHINGTON (AP) – Heart attacks and broken hips cause a lot of suffering and worry as people grow older.
This year, Medicare wants to start changing how it pays for the treatment of these life-threatening conditions. The goal is to promote quality and contain costs by encouraging doctors, hospitals and rehab centers to coordinate care.
Hospitals and doctors in dozens of communities are already gearing up. Beneficiaries and family members may notice new approaches.
Ninety-eight metro areas will be involved in the cardiac care experiment, and 67 in the hip surgery test.
It’s part of a big push under the Obama administration to reinvent Medicare, steering away from paying for services regardless of quality and cost. It’s unclear whether the new Trump administration will continue the trend, slow down or even hit pause.
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State-owned on Wednesday raised the marginal cost of funds-based lending rate, the floor rate at which it lends to consumers, for select tenors by up to 0.5 per cent.
"The has decided to revise the marginal cost of funds based lending rate (MCLR) with effect from July 5, 2018," said in a filing to stock exchanges.
For loan of a three-year tenor, the borrowing rate will be costlier by 0.50 per cent to 9.25 per cent. While for one and two loan terms, the new rates are up by 0.05 per cent and 0.35 per cent, respectively.
WINDSOR LOCKS, CT. (WWLP) – Many Springfield area football fans flew to Minneapolis Saturday for the Super Bowl.
Bradley International Airport was a busy place Saturday morning. Many fliers were taking flights to Minneapolis to watch Super Bowl LII, and there weren’t just Patriots fans hopping on board the planes.
Kevin of Canton CT told 22News, “Just the simple fact that I’m up at this hour going out the door, it probably wont hit me until I’m on the plane. its a little surreal like wow I’M going to be sitting in that stadium in a day and a half.”
Two women from Agawam also left Saturday morning to Minneapolis. Barbara and Liesl Bard won tickets to superbowl LII at the Today Show on Friday. Their entire trip is being paid for, that includes hotel, airfare, and the two tickets. “Its a good feeling, it really is we are just so grateful to the today show. We’re so excited” said Barbara and Liesl.
You’ll be able to watch the Patriots take on the Eagles in Superbowl LII Sunday night right here on 22News.
Two men allegedly stole cellphones from passengers on a CTA Green Line train last week, Chicago police said.Police released photos of the offenders, who entered a train in the 100-block of North Wabash and took the phones from commuters' hands before running away.The incident occurred at about 7 p.m. Saturday.The offenders are described as being between 17 and 25 years old, between 5-feet-7-inches and 6-feet tall and weighing 140 to 175 pounds.Anyone with information is asked to call Chicago police at 312-747-8382.
(CNS): A 21-year-old man from George Town who was arrested on Friday in connection with a stabbing in George Town on Thursday night is due to appear in court Tuesday, having been charged with a number of serious offences. The man, who is believed to have stabbed a female relative, has been charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and carrying an offensive weapon. The stabbing happened near the George Town Post Office at around 8:30pm and the wounded woman fled from her attacker straight to the capital’s police station.
She was taken to hospital with serious but not life-threatening injuries to her arm and body and has since been treated and released.
After her report, the police went straight to the scene, where they found the suspect still outside the post office armed with a large knife and stones. He ran when he saw the police but was apprehended and arrested following a foot chase.
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Welcome to the Golf Monthly Top 25 Coaches section. You will find everything you need here to take your game to the next level.
The 25 names you’ll find listed here represent the best coaching talent in the UK. Their tips, drills and fixes are at your finger tips, ready to be used wherever and whenever you need them.
Here’s the full alphabetical list of coaches: Gary Alliss, Paul Ashwell, Dougie Bell, Kevin Craggs, Steve Cooper, Alistair Davies, Peter Dawson, Andy Dunbar, Peter Finch, Paul Foston, John Jacobs, Andrew Jones, Neil Marr, Steve North, Neil Plimmer, Barney Puttick, Andrew Reynolds, Steve Robinson, Rick Shiels, Gary Smith, Clive Tucker, Ged Walters, Kevan Whitson, Keith Williams, Keith Wood.
Each of our coaches has their own page on the Golf Monthly site so you can find out how to get in touch.
Officials with the Thibodaux Police Department have announced the arrest of a man for sexual battery of a juvenile.
Police Chief Bryan Zeringue says David Thibodaux, 57, of Thibodaux, is being held at the Lafourche Parish Detention Center on a $250,000 bond.
Officials say last Friday, June 9, it was reported to Thibodaux officials that a pre-teen juvenile has been sexually abused over a period of time. An investigation was launched, and it was discovered that Thibodaux reportedly sexually assaulted the victim on numerous occasions.
Officers then executed an arrest warrant for Thibodaux at his home and took him into custody on Tuesday, June 13.
Due to the victim's age and the nature of the crime, no further details will be released about the incident.
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PHILADELPHIA — Former Vice-President Joe Biden has been elected chair of the board of trustees at Philadelphia's National Constitution Center.
The centre made the announcement Wednesday that Biden will succeed former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, whose term ended in January.
Jeffrey Rosen, President and CEO of the centre , says Biden's "love for the constitution, and passion for teaching all Americans about its enduring principles, have inspired people around the world."
Biden says he's honoured to succeed former presidents Bill Clinton and George H.W. Bush at the head of such a "national treasure."
Sexism and misogyny are often conflated, and while the two certainly support each other, they are not one and the same. They both affect...
Other equities research analysts also recently issued reports about the stock. Zacks Investment Research downgraded shares of Ingram Micro from a "hold" rating to a "sell" rating in a report on Tuesday, December 29th.
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Daniel's Radcliffe's new West End play will show live at Vue Southport this week.
The Ocean Plaza cinema is broadcasting Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead on a live feed from the famous Old Vic theatre in London as part of its ongoing event screenings.
The production, written by Tom Stoppard, X and featuring Joshua McGuire and David Haig alongside the Harry Potter star, will be shown live on Thursday, April 20 at 7.00pm. It will be repeated for an encore screening at 7.30pm on Tuesday, May 16.
The play tells the story of two minor characters from Shakespeare's Hamlet as they stumble in and out of the famous story, finding themselves increasingly out of their depth.
For tickets and more info, visit the official Vue website .
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LONDON, March 28 Production at the western Libyan fields of Sharara and Wafa has been blocked by armed factions, reducing output by 252,000 barrels per day (bpd), a source at the National Oil Corporation (NOC) said on Tuesday.
The shutdown at Sharara, which had been producing about 220,000 bpd, began on Monday, and the shutdown at Wafa a day earlier, the source said. (Reporting by Ahmad Ghaddar; Additional reporting by Julia Payne in Lausanne; Writing by Aidan Lewis; Editing by Mark Potter)
School board OKs 14 teacher resignations Teachers union sees spike in resignations of teachers Check out this story on thestarpress.com: http://tspne.ws/2sont4O Members of the Muncie Community School Board listen to the financial reports on the district June 12 during their regular monthly meeting. MUNCIE, Ind.
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The ruling Patriotic Front says it finds remarks by Roan Member of Parliament Chishimba Kambwili against PF Deputy Secretary General Mumbi Phiri to be in very bad taste and deserving condemnation by all well-meaning Zambians.
PF Media Director Sunday Chanda says there is need for issue-based politics from those who seek to hold the party in power accountable.
Mr. Chanda says the PF is not allergic to criticism especially when backed by evidential proof.
He says the cry by majority of Zambians is development and not politics motivated by pride, disrespect of others and egoism.
Thanks to the top-notch nose of a border patrol K9, agents were able to uncover 68 pounds of pot being smuggled into the U.S.
The marijuana was hidden under the floorboards of a car.
Agents near Tucson stopped the driver after a Border Patrol canine alerted to an odor it was trained to detect.
During the search of the car, agents discovered a non-factory compartment in the vehicle’s floorboards, containing more than 60 bricks of marijuana.
The driver, a male 20-year-old U.S. citizen, was arrested and charged with smuggling a controlled substance.
The marijuana was worth close to $55,000.
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A La Crosse automobile dealership is getting a new owner.
Minneapolis-based Morrie's Auto Group is finalizing the purchase of Bob Burg Auto on Monitor Street.
It's expected Morrie's will take over Audi and Volkswagen dealership next month.
Bob Burg Auto first opened in La Crosse back in 1966.
According to a statement from the company, Morrie's will retain all current employees at Bob Burg and plans to possibly add additional staff in the future.
Bettis was recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque and confirmed as the starting pitcher for Monday's game against the Braves.
Bettis is back with the big club and is set to make his season debut following a lengthy recovery from chemotherapy to treat testicular cancer. He completed six minor-league rehab starts between Triple-A Albuquerque and Double-A Hartford, clearing the way for him to rejoin the big-league rotation. He didn't throw more than five innings or 85 pitches in any of his tuneup appearances, so he'll likely be monitored in his first start back. The 28-year-old owns a 5.01 ERA and 1.49 WHIP over 370.1 career innings in the majors. Carlos Estevez was sent to Triple-A in a corresponding move.
SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea’s state-run news agency said Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrived in the North on Thursday at the invitation of North Korean Foreign Minister Ri Yong Ho.
The report did not elaborate on what Lavrov would be doing during his visit in North Korea.
March 31 Pharmasimple SA:
* FY operating loss 0.7 million euros ($748,510) versus loss of 0.1 million euros year ago
* FY net loss 0.9 million euros versus loss of 0.4 million euros year ago
* FY consolidated revenue 11.3 million euros versus 6.8 million euros year ago
* 2017 financial year should enable Co to significantly increase its profitability
* Pharmasimple plans to transfer to Alternext in the course of 2017 Source text: bit.ly/2ohOnIU Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9352 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
BERLIN, April 6 Britain and the remaining 27 members of the European Union should stay away from the 'cliff edge' of Britain falling back on World Trade Organisation terms of trade at the end of Brexit negotiations, Eurogroup chairman Jeroen Dijsselbloem said.
"Let's try to minimise the damage," he said of Brexit, speaking at a banking conference in Berlin on Thursday.
Dijsselbloem, who said he would discuss Greece with German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble while in Berlin, said the more he thought about Brexit, the more worried he became. He singled out financial stability as one area of particular risk.
Asked about "passporting" rights for Britain-based institutions to sell financial services in the EU single market after Brexit, Dijsselbloem replied: "I think, also talking to financial players from the City, that passporting won't be the answer. There will be different regimes for different sub-sectors of the financial sector." (Writing by Paul Carrel)
A search is underway for a suspect in an armed robbery in Carbondale. It happened just before 9:00 Saturday night at the Dollar General located at 2160 W. Ramada Lane.
According to police, the suspect was armed with a handgun. It is unclear if he made off with anything.
No injuries were reported.
The suspect is described as a 5"8 black male and weighing around 150 lbs. The man was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and black pants.
If you have information about the incident, contact Carbondale Police at 618-457-3200.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia is warning bankers that legislation rolling back financial rules put in place after the 2008 economic crisis could stall.
Warner says legislation revamping the law known as Dodd-Frank "will not pass if it comes back to the Senate" for another vote.
Warner's comments are a warning shot to House Republicans. They want to amend Senate-passed legislation that would provide regulatory relief for banks.
But Warner tells members of the American Bankers Association that 17 Democrats who voted for the Senate bill have taken "an awful lot of heat." They're not anxious to revisit the debate.
The bankers are in Washington for a conference. Warner tells them the Senate bill contains several House provisions and "we've stretched this about as far as we can go."
WELLINGTON:- Neil Broom's return to international cricket was extended Sunday when he was named to replace the injured Martin Guptill in the New Zealand Twenty20 squad to play Bangladesh. Guptill pulled a hamstring while running between the wickets in Saturday's third one-day international, which New Zealand won by eight wickets to seal the ODI series 3-0. Broom was recalled to the New Zealand ODI squad while Ross Taylor recovers from surgery, and produced scores of 22, 109 not out and 97.–Agencies
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April 3 Kadmon Holdings Inc:
* Kadmon announces amendment to credit agreement and related warrants
* Kadmon Holdings Inc- terms include deferring capital raise requirement of $17.0 million from june 30, 2017 to december 31, 2017
* Kadmon Holdings Inc - terms of amendment include deferring mandatory monthly principal payments until january 31, 2018
* Kadmon Holdings - terms of amendment include amending 617,651 previously issued warrants to cash warrants and adjusting warrant strike price to $4.50
* Kadmon Holdings Inc- terms include amending 617,651 previously issued warrants to cash warrants and adjusting warrant strike price to $4.50 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
"I almost felt like I had a new grand baby in my arms," said resident Oli Ott. "It was so sweet."
Natalia William's therapy bunnies have brought joy to several assisted living facilities in Hattiesburg in the past year.
Her bunnies Nala, Kipper and Amber cuddle and perform tricks for nursing home residents. They also entertain children and adults with disabilities.
"It's just a joy to watch them have fun with them," said Williams.
Williams is a self-described bunny person.
She said her love for her bunnies and the elderly fueled the idea for her new bunny therapy business, Bundles of Joy.
If you're interested in this service contact Natalia Williams at (601)-408-5891 or bunniegirl185@gmail.com.
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Fireworks in Clawson on July 4, 2017. (WDIV)
CLAWSON, Mich. - Here is the schedule for the 2018 Clawson 4th of July parade:
8:30 a.m. -- Opening Cermeony at Blair Memorial Library
9 a.m.-- Firewcracker Mile at Crooks Rd
9 a.m. -- Clawson 4th of July Parade at Crooks to Clawson Park
10 a.m.-6 p.m. -- Arts & Crafts Fair at Clawson Park
10 a.m.-9 p.m. - Clawson Carnival Midway at Clawson Park
10 a.m.-9 p.m. - Monster Truck Rides at Schalm Parking Lot
Noon-9 p.m. - Live Entertainment at Clawson Park
1 p.m. - Clawson Vs Troy FD Water Battle
3 p.m. - Hot Dog Eating Contest at Clawson Park Midway
10 p.m. - Clawson Fireworks at Clawson Park
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Serena Williams will have to wait a little longer for her first match of 2017 after rain curtailed play Monday on the opening day of the ASB Classic. Williams was due to play in evening session against unseeded Pauline Parmentier of France but steady rain made play impossible at the open-air stadium and the first-round match was postponed to Tuesday.
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The truth is some people live long lives without making a big difference. Others, in a short time, can become heroes. As CN2’s Indira Eskieva reports – although Detective Mike Doty is not here – his family has the opportunity to be reminded of him everyday along a certain stretch of road.
ROCK SPRINGS — The Rock Springs Police Department is asking the public’s help in identifying a suspect from a theft at Walmart.
On Saturday, December 2nd, 2017, at approximately 1:30 pm, a male subject entered Walmart. He then placed several items in his shopping cart and proceeded to the checkout line. While the cashier was totaling his checkout items, the male pushed his cart through without paying.
He got into a newer model dark-colored Chevrolet truck and left the area.
If you have any information on the identity of the suspect, who is pictured, please contact Cpl. Paul Schoenfeld at 307-352-1575.
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American contemporary artist Tom Sachs revealed a brand new collection of furniture at Art Basel in Miami, featuring several designs made of materials including plywood, steel and rubber with more cut-outs than last year's body con dresses.
In the past Sachs has often spread his reach outside the traditional art world and dipped into pop culture for inspiration and collaborations both. In addition to working on the set design for Frank Ocean's visual album Endless, Sachs also created a bag for or Hermès (now on display at Basel) and is known for works like his controversial Hello Kitty Nativity scene (which included a McDonald's logo on the inn).
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Arabs hurled stones, Monday evening at vehicles traveling on the Hussan bypass road in Judea, used by Israeli motorists to get from Highway 60 to area Jewish communities such as Beitar Ilit.
There were no casualties and no damage was done.
Keenan made the point very clear in response to a fan claiming on Twitter that Tool was set to make a full-length comeback this summer- citing recent revelations from various band members.
"Not. Coming out this summer. Not," Keenan replied flatly to the fan's post. It's easy to understand the fan's confidence. Tool guitarist Adam Jones shared that the music was "done," while Rage Against the Machine's Tom Morello revealed that he'd heard those instrumentals, calling them "epic and brutal."
The exchange followed Keenan correcting another fan about new Tool and A Perfect Circle releases allegedly coming soon. "But Only said new APC," Kennan posted. See Maynard's post - here.
Marvel’s “The Punisher” on Netflix announced that it will no longer be participating in New York Comic Con on Saturday because of the deadly Las Vegas shooting …read more
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Seventy-five years ago, writer James Agee and photographer Walker Evans documented the lives of poor, rural Americans in the classic book "Let Us Now Praise Famous Men."
Thirty years later, journalists Dale Maharidge (@dalemaharidge) and Michael Williamson revisited that story and produced their own book, "And Their Children After Them," which won a Pulitzer Prize for nonfiction in 1990.
Maharidge and photographer Matt Black took another look at America's working poor for a new article in Smithsonian Magazine. Here & Now's Peter O'Dowd talks with Maharidge about the story.
London's Voodoo Diamond have released the first single, "Deny", taken from their forthcoming album Darkness Becomes It, out on June 22nd via Musicarchy Media. The "Deny" video was directed and edited by Filipe Martins and can be seen below.
Darkness Becomes It was produced by acclaimed music producer Scott Atkins (Cradle Of Filth, Amon Amarth) at Grindstone Studio, UK, mixed and mastered by producer extraordinaire Fredrik Nordstrom (Bring Me The Horizon, Architects, Arch Enemy, In Flames, Opeth).
The artwork original concept was conceived by Filipe Martins and Alex Dias and the cover created by Alex Dias and Elisa Pezzato. Album pre-orders are available now.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) – Police say two people accused of breaking into a woman’s home and battering her are behind bars.
Officers say it happened at around midnight on May 12, when the suspects forced their way into a house in the 2500 block of South 4th Street and hit the woman in the head several times. Police say they stole several “items of value” and left in a car.
On Monday, police arrested Amanda Daily, 18, and Christopher Nelson, 25, in connection to the crime. They’re each facing three counts of home invasion, one for residential burglary and another for aggravated battery. Officers say Daily was in the Sangamon County Jail already because of a traffic-related warrant.
Police say the woman injured in the home invasion was treated for non-life-threatening injuries at HSHS St. John’s Hospital.
Officers want anyone with information to call the Springfield Police Department at (217)788-8311 or Crime Stoppers at (217)788-8427.
Two talented actors became two talented directors. Matthew Rhys and Noah Emmerich take you through the challenges of balancing both roles.
April 20 Mastek Ltd
* March quarter consol net profit 144.5 million rupees
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* Consol net profit in March quarter last year was 58.6 million rupees; consol total revenue was 1.28 billion rupees
* Says recommended final dividend of INR 2.5 per share
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Dolphins won't rule out possibility of Tannehill playing Sunday
Dolphins coach Adam Gase won't rule out possibility of QB Ryan Tannehill (knee) playing in Sunday's playoff game against Steelers.
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Mealey's PI/Product Liability - Suit Filed Over Exploding Vaping Device In California State Court
RIVERSIDE, Calif. - A man filed a product liability suit on Feb. 9 against a tobacco shop that sold him a vape and the makers of the vape and its parts after the device exploded and caused him to burn himself (Christopher Crowder v. Tobacco Expo, et al., No. RIC 1702394, Calif. Super., Riverside Co.).
× Southside Jake Chicago roots, performs live
Chicago born and raised Jake Tuton or “Southside Jake” says his music career began with baby steps. He discovered his talent at age six when he first started writing. His most recent success has landed him the opening act for Twista along with performing at Lollapalooza. Tuton joins Jon Hansen live in studio as he shares his story, advice about the changing industry and performs his hit, “Southside Girl.”
Tune in for the full interview. To hear for of Southside Jake’s music, visit his website.
Possibly the best collaboration since William S. Harley and Arthur Davidson met, The Iron Horse Hotel has teamed up with Founders Brewing Company and Jim Beam to offer a coursed Beer vs. Bourbon Dinner. Sous chef Dieter Hanamann and banquet chef Kevin Baumann have partnered with Hank Olson of Founders Brewing to offer a one-of-a-kind evening featuring five courses, each paired with a Founders beer and Beam Suntory cocktail. Only 50 tickets will be available for this memorable event, priced at $100 per person. (Excluding tax and gratuity.)
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The Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Halifax and the Children’s Music Foundation International are launching their “Development through Music Project” on Friday.
Melburnians are being put on notice for excessive water use, with the city's dam levels dropping 64 billion litres over summer, despite higher-than-normal rainfall.
Water use over summer 2017/18 was up 2.5 per cent or 33 million litres compared with the previous summer, and a dry February has made levels plummet to 65 per cent of capacity, according to Melbourne Water.
"We only need to save around six litres of water per person, per day, to get back to the target," Melbourne Water manager Chris Williams said of the voluntary efficiency program set at 155 litres of water per person per day.
Bhubaneswar: After a hue and cry over Mahanadi river water dispute, the Chhattisgarh Government has opened only one gate of the Kalma barrage to discharge water to the Hirakud reservoir to meet water scarcity in Odisha.
As of now, Only 2,000 cusec of water is entering the reservoir from the Kalma barrage although the requirement is much higher, sources said.
Though the Odisha Government is giving priority to irrigation, drinking water supply and hydropower generation, all efforts look gloomy because of scarcity of water in the Hirakud reservoir. Now, power generation is allowed only for a few hours, sources added.
“We are ready to release water to the canals for irrigation purposes but at the cost of power generation,” said a senior official.
Authorities said a man was drunk Tuesday evening when he hit a 15-year-old boy with his vehicle near Destiny USA and then drove off. Syracuse police said officers were called to the 300 block of West Bear Street at 6:19 p.m. and found the injured boy, who had been walking at the time of the crash.
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Scahill elected free agency Friday.
Scahill will become a free agent following the conclusion of the 2017 season, and will look to find a new home after spending the last year and a half with Milwaukee. During this past campaign, the reliever tossed 22.1 innings of work at the major-league level, and posted a 4.43 ERA and 1.39 WHIP with a 10:10 K:BB in the process.
Opponents of a 33-mile electric transmission line that a Texas company wants to build across parts of northern Santa Fe County and southern Rio Arriba County presented a documentary-style video in a packed Santa Fe County Commission chamber on Tuesday night as part of their efforts to sway decision-makers to reject the plan. The five-member board took no action and withheld any comment on the presentation because the commissioners may rule on the proposal at a formal land-use hearing.
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LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Sports doctor Larry Nassar's return to court to face another prison sentence for molesting gymnasts could unfold much the same as a hearing last week in another Michigan county.
Judge Janice Cunningham has set aside several days for roughly 60 people who want to confront Nassar or have their statement read in court. This time Nassar is to be confronted by gymnasts from an elite Michigan club run by an Olympic coach.
Last week Nassar was sentenced to 40 to 175 years in prison.
The hearing starting Wednesday in Eaton County centers on his assaults at Twistars, a Lansing-area gymnastics club that was run by 2012 Olympic coach John Geddert. Nassar admits penetrating three girls with his hands when he was supposed to be treating them for injuries.
The victim and the suspected have been identified in Jefferson City’s first homicide of 2017.
Police says twenty-two-year-old Jeffery Millens is the suspect in the shooting of twenty-three-year-old Quonterio Davis.
Police responded to a call around 1 a.m. Sunday and found Davis shot multiple times. Davis later died at the hospital. Millens was not at the scene at the time, but he was tracked down in the Hawthorn Parkway area within a couple of hours.
Davis and Millens had a previous relationship, but the motive of the murder are unknown.
Millens was arrested on suspicion of second-degree murder and armed criminal action. He’s being held in the Cole County Jail.
UFC's Demetrious Johnson I'll Fight Conor McGregor ... And I'm Serious.
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UFC superstar Demetrious Johnson says he's dead serious about a fight with Conor McGregor -- explaining that stepping up to The Notorious is his best chance of making a 7-figure payday.
Johnson just beat up Wilson Reis for his 10th title defense in a row -- but despite his UFC dominance, Demetrious still hasn't gotten that fat million dollar check.
Long story short, Mighty Mouse knows the road to riches is through Conor ... despite the significant weight difference.
Demetrious just fought at 125lbs. Conor's last fight was at 155.
DJ says he can't get all the way up to 155 -- but says he's confident the two sides could work something out ... and says it would be a much easier fight to make than Floyd Mayweather.
Fingers crossed!!!
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St. Louis County Commissioners Pete Stauber and Patrick Boyle have announced details for their respective swearing-in ceremonies. The two commissioners each won re-election in their districts to serve four-year terms.
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White & Case Gains International Arbitration Pro In Sydney
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 6:48 PM EDT) -- White & Case LLP has added a former King & Wood Mallesons LLP partner who brings years of experience handling international arbitration disputes in the Asia-Pacific region to the firm’s recently opened Sydney office.
Max Bonnell joined the firm Oct. 2 as a partner in the international arbitration practice group. He previously spent more than 18 years as a partner at King & Wood Mallesons, where he earned a strong reputation for his work on arbitration disputes involving India and for his representation of companies from...
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It was a very romantic New Year's Eve for Khloe Kardashian , who has weathered a lot of heartbreak over the last few years. The 32-year-old Keeping Up With the Kardashians star spent the evening at the Rockwell nightclub in Miami, getting cozy with boyfriend and Cleveland Cavaliers player Tristan Thompson , 25. The two "were kissing and dancing all night," an eyewitness told E! News exclusively.
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The Star Wars prequels saw Canadian actor Hayden take the lead in Episode II: Attack of the Clones and Episode III: Revenge of the Sith.
However it turns out the young Darth Vader was almost played by some of Hollywood’s biggest stars today.
According to a new video from MovieWeb, Oscar-winners DiCaprio and Bale were in the running.
Back in 2015, while promoting The Revenant for which he won the Best Actor Oscar, DiCaprio admitted he passed on Star Wars.
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and his longtime girlfriend Lauren Hashian dressed their best for the premiere of his new movie Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle after announcing their pregnancy news!
The 45-year-old actor and the 33-year-old pregnant singer stepped out for the big night on Monday (December 11) in Hollywood.
Dwayne – who arrived in a Jumanji SUV with his co-stars Karen Gillan, Kevin Hart, and Jack Black – rocked a dark purple suit, blue tie, and tan-colored suede shoes.
Lauren stunned in a red velvet dress and matching heels. Dwayne gave her a sweet smooch on the carpet!
Just hours before, the couple took to social media to reveal that they are expecting their second child together, a baby girl.
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle hits theaters on December 20.
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Jemiola was designated for assignment by the Rockies on Tuesday.
Jemiola has yet to make an appearance in 2018. The 24-year-old was added to the Rockies' 40-man roster prior to the 2017 season, but he ended up struggling to a 6.83 ERA across 81.2 innings with Triple-A Albuquerque. He'll take a spin through waivers to determine where he'll report next.
06/14/2017: It's time for another hike
As many suspected, the Federal Reserve raised interest rates a fourth of a percent today. It's the third hike in six months, and we'll get a little wonky parsing Janet Yellen's comments on inflation, the labor market and overall economic health. Then, we're going hunting for the silver lining in a very cloudy year for retailers. Plus: a look at why bootlegging is booming again.
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Reggie Bush could use a reset button for the 2016 season.
The Buffalo Bills running back set an unfortunate NFL record Sunday. Bush finished the season with minus-3 yards on 12 carries to become the first non-quarterback since the AFL-NFL merger in 1970 to rush for negative yards on 10 or more carries in a season.
Bush didn’t receive a single carry in the Bills’ 30-10 loss to the New York Jets on Sunday, despite running back LeSean McCoy exiting the game with an ankle injury. Bush’s final carry of the season went for an 8-yard loss in the Bills’ Week 16 loss to the Miami Dolphins.
The last non-quarterback to finish a season with negative yards on 10 or more carries was Chicago Bears fullback John Adams in 1961, according to Pro Football Reference.
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A group of South Korean officials and workers will begin repair works in the Gaeseong Industrial Complex to prepare for the opening of a liaison office between the two Koreas.
A Unification Ministry official in Seoul said Sunday that 26 officials and workers will commute between the two Koreas from Monday until their living quarters are set up in the North Korean border city of Gaesong.
The group will visit the industrial complex and repair workers' lodgings and an office that was used by a joint committee of the two Koreas that oversaw the complex.
The decision to open a liaison office inside the joint industrial park was reached at the April 27th summit between South Korean President Moon Jae-in and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.
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FILE - In this Oct. 1, 2017, file photo, police run toward the scene of a shooting near the Mandalay Bay resort and casino on the Las Vegas Strip in Las Vegas. Police in Las Vegas are promising to release dispatch logs and additional officer reports about the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history. A scheduled release of documents Wednesday, May 23, 2018, follows a court order in a public records lawsuit by The Associated Press and other media organizations seeking information about the Oct. 1 shooting. John Locher, File AP Photo
A shallow magnitude 2.7 earthquake was reported Wednesday afternoon 18 miles from the Santa Catalina Island city of Avalon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The temblor occurred at 3:19 p.m. Pacific time at a depth of 0.6 miles.
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British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said on Monday he urged Iran to release detained dual nationals during a visit to the Islamic Republic.
LONDON: British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said on Monday he urged Iran to release detained dual nationals during a visit to the Islamic Republic.
"I urged their release, on humanitarian grounds, where there is cause to do so," Johnson told the British parliament.
"These are complex cases involving individuals considered by Iran to be their own citizens, and I do not wish to raise false hopes. But my meetings in Tehran were worthwhile," he said. "It is too early to be confident about the outcome."
Johnson said he raised with Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif "the official harassment of journalists working for BBC Persian and their families inside Iran."
(Reporting by Guy Faulconbridge and Alistair Smout, editing by Andrew MacAskill)
Archaeologists in Egypt say they have discovered a 4,400-year-old tomb near the pyramids outside Cairo.
Egypt's Antiquities Ministry announced the discovery on Saturday and said the tomb is likely to have belonged to a high-ranking official known as Hetpet during the 5th Dynasty of ancient Egypt.
The tomb includes wall paintings depicting Hetpet observing different hunting and fishing scenes.
This image taken from video shows wall paintings inside a 4,400-year-old tomb near the pyramids outside Cairo, Egypt. Pictures: AP
Mostafa Al-Waziri, leader of the archaeological mission, says the scenes depict a monkey - at the time commonly kept as domestic animals - reaping fruit and another dancing before an orchestra.
He believes Hetpet, a woman thought to be close to ancient Egyptian royals, had another tomb in Giza's western necropolis, which is home to the tombs of top officials of Egypt's Old Kingdom.
Mr Al-Waziri says excavation work is under way for the other tomb.
In December last year, two soldiers were killed in avalanche. In December last year, two soldiers were killed in avalanche.
THREE soldiers were killed and another injured when an Army post was hit by an avalanche in north Kashmir’s Machil sector on Friday afternoon.
Officials said an avalanche hit the post of Army’s Rajputana battalion near Sonpundi post in Machil sector around 4 pm. The rescue teams were pressed into service but three soldiers were already dead before they could be rescued. One soldier was found in an injured condition under the snow and evacuated to the base hospital.
Defense spokesman Rajesh Kalia told The Indian Express that three soldiers were killed when the Army post was hit by an avalanche in Machil sector. “One soldier is injured and no one is missing,” he said.
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The Yankees officially announced Monday that Castro, Jose Devers and Jorge Guzman were traded to the Marlins in exchange for Giancarlo Stanton and cash considerations.
As expected, Stanton approved the deal and everything was finalized Monday morning after the players involved passed their physicals. Castro is expected to take over the second base job in Miami after Dee Gordon was traded to Seattle, though the Marlins have also flirted with the idea of flipping him for more prospects. The 27-year-old is coming off a solid 2017 campaign with the Yankees, during which he hit .300/.338/.454 with 16 homers in 112 games.
ATHENS, April 28 Greek private sector bank deposits rose slightly in March after declining in the previous three months, central bank data showed on Friday.
Business and household deposits rose to 119.31 billion euros ($130.5 billion), their lowest level since November 2001, from 119.07 billion in February.
Greek banks have seen small deposit inflows in more than a year after the country clinched a third bailout to stay in the euro zone. They remain dependent on central bank borrowing to plug their funding gaps.
"In March, deposits of the domestic private sector increased by 278 million euros, compared with a decrease of 750 million in the previous month, and the annual growth rate stood at 3.1 percent from 2.9 percent in the previous month," the Bank of Greece said. ($1 = 0.9142 euros) (Reporting by George Georgiopoulos)
Check out the shock of the week from episode three of the FOX series, 9-1-1.
It's been more than a decade since these two were a couple and, as can be deduced from the Grammy winner's Instagram response on Monday, 50 Cent wants their history to stay in the past.
"I'm waking up to this shit, that was 14 years ago," he wrote on social media. "Smh who does this? What the f--k!"
Let's hope this does not ignite their since-burried beef. At the start of 2017, Fox revealed to Wendy Williams that the two had officially made peace after years of dragging each other in the spotlight. "I walked to him and I said, 'Happy New Year,'" the actress recalled on Williams' daytime talk show a year ago. "It is so time for this to be over with, as far as beefing back and forth."
As she continued at the time,"Someone has to be the bigger person. I walked over to him. We sat down. I gave him a hug, we talked for a few minutes and that was that."
The Nevada Legislature approved gambling on March 19, 1931, 87 years ago Monday.
#OTD in 1931: gambling was legalized in Nevada. pic.twitter.com/hXqNmz0jGH — City of Las Vegas (@CityOfLasVegas) March 19, 2018
The move was made in an attempt to help the state struggling with the Great Depression.
However, gambling was legal in Nevada before 1931. According to the Reno Gazette-Journal, the Legislature passed an anti-gambling bill in 1909, prohibiting it after being the only state with legalized gambling.
One of the arguments prohibiting gambling back in 1909 was that it made the state "the butt of ridicule and criticism all over the country," according to a Reno Evening Gazette editorial at the time.
But how times changed just decades later.
FILE PHOTO: Workers assemble cars at the plant for the Mini range of cars in Cowley, near Oxford, Britain June 20, 2016. REUTERS/Leon Neal/Pool/File Photo
LONDON German carmaker BMW (BMWG.DE), which operates Mini and Rolls-Royce plants in Britain, said the country must listen to the views of global companies during Brexit talks, with continued tariff-free access to Europe of crucial importance.
"As a major investor and employer in the UK, the BMW Group firmly believes the government should take the concerns of international business into account," a spokeswoman said.
"Not only free trade but also cross-border employment opportunities and unified, internationally applied regulations are of proven benefit to business, the economy and individuals."
(Reporting by Costas Pitas, editing by Estelle Shirbon)
NAIROBI (Reuters) - Kenya’s top prosecutor on Wednesday ordered nine businessmen and government officials charged with manslaughter for their involvement in the collapse of a dam on a rose farm that killed at least 47 people.
Noordin Haji said in a statement that his office is preparing for the suspects to be arraigned in court to answer the charges.
Among those to be charged are two managers of the commercial farm in Nakuru County in Kenya’s Rift Valley where the dam burst in May, Haji’s office said in a statement.
Others who would be charged were officials from the state-run Water Resources Management Authority, the National Environment Management Authority and the administration of Nakuru County.
The dam on the flower farm burst after weeks of heavy rain, sending cascades of water down a hillside where it smashed into two villages. Haji’s statement said unqualified staff had built the dam using farm equipment, relying on flawed designs and without the necessary environmental impact assessment.
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Barzal recorded two assists, five shots and a plus-1 rating in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Blue Jackets.
The rookie now has six points -- all helpers -- in his last seven games, while the five shots tied his previous career high. Barzal has done a great and surprising job anchoring the second line for the isles, but the 20-year-old playmaker has only three goals in his last 16 games and will likely see his shooting percentage continue to tumble in the second half.
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CHICOPEE, Mass. (Mass Appeal) – This three day weekend, there are plenty of activities, inside and out, to enjoy with the whole family. Valerie Smart, publisher of The413Mom.com, came to tell us what you can go explore.
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POLICE have warned residents in Kennington and Radley about ‘extortionate’ products being sold door-to-door.
Neighbourhood officers said there has been an increase in people approaching houses, trying to sell household products.
Writing in a community newsletter this month, officers said: “[They] usually try to sell cloths and cleaning equipment at extortionate prices. Please do not buy any of their goods as they will keep returning to the villages.”
They advised residents to call 101 if sellers come to their door.
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Greek farmers hold flags and shout as they protest in central Athens against the new taxation measures during an anti-austerity demonstration
NEW YORK, Feb 2 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury yields rose further on Friday with 10-year hitting a four-year high as data that showed stronger-than-expected hiring and the biggest annual wage increase since 2009 in January fanned fears of domestic inflation accelerating and intensified the current bond market rout.
Benchmark 10-year Treasury yield reached a four-year peak at 2.843 percent before edging to 2.822 percent, while the two-year yield hit 2.186 percent, its highest level since September 2008 before moving down to 2.170 percent. (Reporting by Richard Leong)
SCRANTON, Pa. (AP) – A former real estate agent is heading to prison after accepting hundreds of thousands of dollars from home buyers in Pennsylvania for properties he wasn’t authorized to sell.
Ignacio Beato pleaded guilty in May to a felony count of wire fraud conspiracy.
Prosecutors say 47-year-old Beato and his co-conspirators accepted more than $750,000 from people interested in buying homes. Authorities say he never had the deeds on the Hazleton properties.
Court records show many of the buyers didn’t find out about the false sales until after they moved in, and the true property owners told them they could not live there.
A judge ordered Beato Thursday to serve four years and three months in prison and repay $65,000 in restitution.
His real estate license has been revoked.
WE... WE REALLY LIKE THIS? Fallon Does A Serious Cover Of 'At This Moment' With The Roots And, Damn, He's Actually A Pretty Good Singer
We hope more songs are covered by Fallon, like this classic by Billy Vera and The Beaters.
In this course, join Richard Harrington and explore the world of HDR with Aurora HDR from Skylum. You’ll learn how to merge multiple exposures together to show an extended dynamic range of scenes. This class covers how to use the complete collection of options inside Aurora HDR.
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CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The backup over the Olgiati Bridge today comes from emergency repairs to Highway 27 South.
TDOT crews are patching a recurring pothole that has been re-opening over the Third Street Bridge.
They have reduced traffic to one lane coming into town over the bridge, and are re-routing traffic trying to exit on 3rd to MLK Boulevard.
TDOT hopes to complete the emergency work before rush hour this afternoon at 3PM.
WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross recently appeared as a guest on the latest episode of the “Busted Open Radio Show.” Below are some of the highlights from the interview.
On his thoughts on the upcoming WWE Universal Championship match between Brock Lesnar and Samoa Joe at WWE Great Balls Of Fire On July 9th: “I believe those two guys are gonna have a whole hell of a lot to say about their presentation in Dallas. I really do. I also believe that each guy is an alpha male. They’re going to bring each other their best, there’s gonna be locks up that would make some people leave wrestling school. So, I believe Samoa Joe and Brock Lesnar is going to be a classic.”
On his interest in calling the Lesnar-Joe title match next month: “I believe it’s going to be a great match, ya know, I’ve lobbied to call it, like a goof. I will ‘Talk for food.’ From Oklahoma to Dallas, I can be there in two and half hours.”
Check out the complete Jim Ross interview at BustedOpenNation.com.
HONOLULU (AP) — The FBI is investigating four Honolulu police officers who are accused of forcing a man to place his mouth on a urinal inside a public restroom.
Honolulu Police Chief Susan Ballard says another officer reported the suspected misconduct after the officers responded to a complaint Sunday of a person trespassing in the restroom.
Ballard says the department referred the case to the FBI on Wednesday following an initial internal investigation.
All four have been placed on restricted duty. They have not been identified.
According to the department, the officers have between three and 16 years of law enforcement experience.
Ballard says she is “appalled at the behavior,” and the department will take appropriate action if the allegations are true.
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A full-time move to Indycar is looking like a real possibility for Fernando Alonso.
After doing the 2017 Indy 500 with Alonso, it is already rumoured that McLaren is now considering joining the American series full-time — initially in partnership with an existing team but going it alone by 2020.
The British outfit has already signed up former Indycar champion Gil de Ferran as a consultant.
"You’ll see him around," McLaren executive Zak Brown said of de Ferran. "In Detroit at the Indycar race in a couple of weeks time and around our formula one garage often."
In fact, it now emerges that Brown will accompany de Ferran to Detroit.
And according to sources, also part of the McLaren entourage will be Luis Garcia Abad, who is Alonso’s manager.
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain’s Co-operative Bank has named former chairman of Paragon Banking Group (PARA.L) Bob Dench as chairman, Co-op Bank said on Friday, as it seeks to further its recovery following a $900 million (£633 million) rescue by investors last year.
Dench will join Co-op Bank on March 14, succeeding Dennis Holt who is retiring.
The bank agreed a restructuring and recapitalisation plan last June with U.S. hedge fund creditors after its capital base fell to levels unacceptable to regulators hurt by restructuring costs and weak income.
A man who frequently checked a teenager out of school without her parents' knowledge and fled to Mexico with her will soon be in the custody of Pennsylvania authorities.
Federal agents and Mexican authorities found 45-year-old Kevin Esterly and 16-year-old Amy Yu in Playa del Carmen on Saturday and flew them to Miami. The Miami-Dade State Attorney's office says an extradition hearing was held Monday for Esterly, and he will be returned to Pennsylvania in the next two weeks.
The girl arrived Sunday in Philadelphia and was taken home to Allentown, 60 miles (97 kilometers) away.
Esterly faces a felony charge of interference with the custody of a child. Authorities believe Amy willingly traveled with him to Mexico.
The last 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon was produced at the Brampton Assembly Plant in Brampton, Ontario, on Wednesday, May 30, 2018. (Photo: FCA)
The last 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon rolled off the line Wednesday at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles' Brampton Assembly Plant in Ontario.
The 840-horsepower beast was part of a limited run. The company intended to cap production at 3,300 Demons.
The final 2018 Demon, which is heading to an upfit center for a Viper Red paint job and other Demon-appropriate final touches, will be auctioned as a pair with the last 2017 Dodge Viper June 20-23 at the Barrett-Jackson Northeast Auction in Uncasville, Conn., to raise funds for United Way, the company said in a news release.
The last 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon was produced at the Brampton Assembly Plant in Brampton, Ontario, on Wednesday, May 30, 2018. (Photo: FCA)
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AMSTERDAM (AP) — Hordes of tourists are derailing daily life in parts of historic Amsterdam. Visitors clog the city’s narrow streets. Stores catering only to tourists edge out shops for locals.
Every weekend, the heart of the city is overrun by foreigners in strip joints and seedy bars. They gawk at prostitutes in the red-light district and jam cafes where marijuana is permitted.
It’s not just tourists on budget airlines, staying at cheap hostels and hotels. Add crowds of day-trippers from cruise ships and Airbnb guests dragging suitcases along cobbled streets.
But the city is pushing back. Changes Amsterdam has enacted or is considering: halting hotel construction; banning “beer bikes,” which are pedal-powered bars; shifting the cruise ship terminal out of the city center and outlawing new shops for tourists in some areas.
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Apichatapong Weerasethakul is a director who actually wants you to fall asleep during his films.
The Thai film maker's latest installation, SLEEPCINEMAHOTEL, is currently being screened at the International Film Festival Rotterdam.
Gulfstream plans to build a $55 million expansion near the Savannah-Hilton Head International Airport. It is expected to open in 2019. Gulfstream Aerospace Corp.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Centuria Metropolitan Reit:
* FY18 distributable earnings guidance is reaffirmed at 18.6 CPS
* CMA'S FY18 forecast distribution is 18.1 cps, an increase of 3.4pct on previous financial year's distribution
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NEW YORK – There was a young boy once who liked to count the stars at night sitting out in the yard with his dad, back in the old country. The Macedonian sky can be very bright, specially during the summer months, and if you are familiar with its signs, sounds and its peculiar language, you can see forever and ever. You can even dream that one day you might be able to talk to it and understand its language.
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The Baltimore Humane Society is looking for someone to foster four nursing puppies.
According to the animal rescue, their nursing mother stopped allowing her puppies to nurse while she was in foster care. They will need to be bottle fed for at least two weeks until they can eat solid food.
The humane society is looking for two volunteers to take two puppies each. The puppies will need to be bottle fed every 3 to 4 hours. No prior experience is needed.
Email fosterprogram@bmorehumane.org if you can help. They need to be placed Tuesday afternoon.
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(CNN) It's cold in Minneapolis. Like, bone-chilling cold.
So, the employees of advertising agency Hunt Adkins decided it'd be funny to drive home the point to the hundreds of thousands who'll be descending on their city for the Super Bold this weekend.
Using 1,000 Post-its, they painstakingly spelled out "Cold Yet?" on the window of their office.
Sure, it took them hours. But after they learned some out-of-towners were surprised by the temperatures, they couldn't help but poke a little fun.
"A few of us decided what to write, mapped it out and assembled it in about three hours. It was a labor of love," Sarah Kearin, a 35-year-old copywriter for the agency, told CNN.
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NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — The Peninsula Health District said Wednesday that a swimming advisory have been issued for Hilton Beach in Newport News.
Samples collected Tuesday showed that bacteria levels were higher than state water quality standards.
Additional samples will be collected by health officials and results should be available on Thursday.
Officials will notify the public and lift the advisories when bacteria levels decrease and meet state standards.
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Perhaps we should all move to Ireland, where it's Penneys. Safer all round.
Good morning here's your headlines from around regional Australia and beyond. Scroll down and refresh for weather, road reports and more.
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Lamb (shin) has been cleared to play Monday against the Thunder.
A bruised shin kept Lamb out of Saturday's loss to the Lakers, but he's apparently moved past the issue and will be available Monday. With Nic Batum (elbow) already ruled out, there's a good chance Lamb could move into the lineup at shooting guard and be in line for increased minutes.
Engaged in a running feud with Lt. Governor Kiran Bedi, Puducherry chief minister V Narayanasamy on Wednesday hailed the Supreme Court judgement on the powers of an elected government, and insisted it was ‘totally applicable’ to the Union Territory too.
The veteran Congress leader warned that he would file a contempt petition if the Lt. Governor failed to act in accordance with the apex court verdict.
“I welcome the verdict, and it is totally applicable for the government of Puducherry, which is also a Union Territory,” he told reporters.
He hoped Bedi would now change her ways.
“Whoever functions contrary to the judgment now delivered by the apex court would face serious action. I myself would file contempt petition against those failing to act in consonance with the supreme court verict,” he said.
Crowds protesting the forced retirement of the Supreme Court head, Małgorzata Gersdorf, and of some of its judges as part of a judicial overhaul implemented by Poland's right-wing ruling party, that has put it at odds with the European Union, before the Supreme Court building in Warsaw, Poland, Tuesday, July 3, 2018. Czarek Sokolowski AP Photo
Mark Dombroski, a former Archmere Academy rugby player, has gone missing in the Caribbean. 3/19/18 Damian Giletto/The News Journal
LAHORE : National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Chairman Justice (R) Javed Iqbal has on Saturday taken notice of alleged corruption in Lahore-Karachi motorway contracts.
NAB chairman has ordered to conduct a thorough inquiry of allotting contracts at expensive rates and vowed to bring the responsible persons to justice.
Javed Iqbal further directed that the project should not be delayed owing to NAB probe. NAB would continue its efforts against corruption and misuse of national treasure, he maintained.
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J.J. Watt raised thousands of dollars for Hurricane Harvey relief. Now, the Texans defensive end is credited with bringing Tyrann Mathieu to town.
Watt recruited Mathieu, who signed a one-year deal with the Texans worth up to $7 million.
“I knew J.J. for a couple of years,” Mathieu said, via John McClain of the Houston Chronicle. “We share the same agent, and we’ve shared a couple of lunches together. We’ve been able to communicate via phone, text, social media — things like that.”
Mathieu upgrades the Texans’ safety position. The team’s front seven already was formidable with Watt, Jadeveon Clowney, D.J. Reader, Whitney Mercilus and Bernardrick McKinney.
Houston led the league in total defense in 2016.
“I just wanted to come where guys are hungry,” Mathieu said. “Obviously, I’m very hungry at this point in my career. I wanted to come to a team that had great potential, a team that [can be] dominant on defense. I think I made the right choice.”
The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan has revoked the license for the right to conduct exchange operations with cash foreign currency at the exchange office Tyncha Company LLC in Talas, the website of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic informed.
It is noted that the decision was made for failure to comply with the requirements of the National Bank. In addition, the owners of the exchange office didn’t systematically comply with the requirements of warnings and instructions of the National Bank.
To combat work without licenses and violation of legislation in the field of currency exchange, the National Bank is actively penalizing exchange offices. Only in November 2017 they were fined for 990,000 soms.
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Montreal police are investigating what is being described as an attempted murder after a man in his 30s was shot Saturday afternoon.
Montreal police spokesperson Jean-Pierre Brabant said the shooting happened at around 4 p.m. inside a garage of an apartment building on Côte-des-Neiges Road near Decelles Avenue.
When officers arrived at the scene, they located the victim, who had been shot at least once in the upper body.
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He was rushed to hospital, but the extent of his injuries is not yet known.
A perimeter has been established around the crime scene.
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Côte-des-Neiges Road is closed in the southbound direction starting at Queen Mary Road.
No arrests have been made.
Eva Tavares, a UBC alumna and actor, was profiled in the Calgary Sun.
Tavares who plays Christine Daae in Broadway Across Canada’s touring production of Phantom of the Opera, studied opera at UBC.
David Airlie has managed to figure out some crucial fixes for improving the support of Radeon GCN 1.0 "Southern Islands" and GCN 1.1 "Sea Islands" hardware with this open-source Vulkan driver.Airlie made two GCN 1.1 fixes as tested on an R7 360 while also making a change for derivative calculations. With that work, the GCN 1.1 support is now on par to the Volcanic Islands and Polaris Vulkan support.Airlie then was fixing "lots of GPU hangs and crashes" for GCN 1.0 hardware by addressing a number of different bugs, but in the end discovering that some flushes were needed at the end of every command buffer. There still are some conformance test suite fixes for GCN 1.0, but it should be in better shape than before.Keep in mind if you want to use RADV Vulkan on GCN 1.0/1.1, you must switch over to using the AMDGPU kernel driver rather than the Radeon DRM driver.Airlie then concluded today's blog post by saying he plans to work on Vega RADV fixes.
A Cayce man admits he must be lucky.
A previous $1 million winner in the South Carolina Education Lottery decided to try his hand at the lottery once again and has become $250,000 richer as a result.
According to the lottery officials, the man struck gold on a $10 Cash Winfall ticket purchased at the Shop N Go on Beltline Boulevard.
The winner told officials that he's going to enjoy the winnings in retirement.
“I want to live with no worries,” he said.
We can't blame you.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - HETAN TECHNOLOGIES SA:
* Q2 NET LOSS OF 53,669 ZLOTYS VERSUS PROFIT OF 111,356 ZLOTYS YEAR AGO Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
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Tenants are expected to begin moving into the Shoppes at Commerce Park in August at Lakewood Ranch. Skyline Chili would be one of the anchor tenants. James A. Jones Jr. jajones1@bradenton.com
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Nelson Agholor has flu-like symptoms but should be able to play in Sunday's Super Bowl against the New England Patriots, according to a report.
Agholor had IVs on Saturday morning after "feeling sick and weak," according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.
In a tweet, Rapoport wrote that Agholor is "already feeling better and should be fine for the game."
The Eagles did not add Agholor to the injury report. Both teams released their final injury reports on Friday, but adjustments can be made due to new injuries and illnesses.
Not adding Agholor is a strong indication that he is expected to play Sunday.
Agholor set career highs across the board in his third season with 62 receptions for 768 yards and eight touchdowns.
The Bolivar Commercial reports that Delta State University has issued a request for proposals, aiming to pick a developer sometime this summer.
The university closed the Derrall Foreman Golf Course in 2017, saying the course cost too much to operate in the face of state budget cuts. As the school was doing so, the Legislature enacted a law letting Delta State lease the land for up to 50 years. College Board trustees must approve any lease.
Uses allowed under the law include a conference center, hotel, houses, apartments and a par-three golf course. University employees and students would get first rights to any houses or apartments.
Some golfers opposed the course’s closure.
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The summer is ending, and that means we’re just a few short weeks away from heading back to the grind — whether that means returning to class or regularly scheduled work. If you’ve got a commute ahead of you, here are the five apps you need to transition back to the 9-5 life with minimum fuss.
Waze
Chilling around #commuting #outsideisfree #lookmumnohands #augustariders #fixedforum A post shared by Matteo Zolt (@dr.zoltberg) on Aug 14, 2017 at 10:46am PDT
If you’re driving to your destination, Google’s crowdsourced travel app is useful for a lot more than just getting directions. Waze tracks real-time traffic speeds, accidents, pulled-over cars, and other useful data to determine just what the best route is, even if that sometimes means going all Smash Mouth and taking the back streets.
Consider this a chance to get to know your city better, and to see more than just the highways and off ramps. Or, take screenshots to justify telecommuting into work.
LONDON (AP) — British police are investigating six claims of sexual assault or assault by Academy Award-winning actor Kevin Spacey, three more than previously disclosed.
British media reported earlier this year that London’s Metropolitan Police force was investigating allegations against the former “House of Cards” star.
Police in Britain don’t name suspects until they are charged. Asked about Spacey, the force did not identify him by name but said Wednesday that detectives were investigating allegations of sexual assault alleged to have taken place in London’s Westminster borough in 1996 and the western England city of Gloucester in 2013.
The force says three other complaints of sexual assault and one of assault by the same suspect have been made.
Spacey was artistic director of London’s Old Vic theater for 11 years until 2015.
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(GUARDIAN) — The drug manufacturer Sanofi felt compelled to clarify that one of its most popular medications, the sedative Ambien, does not cause racism. They tweeted that “while all pharmaceutical treatments have side effects, racism is not a known side effect of any Sanofi medication”.
The company’s statement comes after Roseanne Barr partly blamed the drug for the series of racist tweets which led to her sitcom being cancelled.
Barr tweeted: “It was 2 in the morning and I was ambien tweeting — it was memorial day too — i went 2 far & do not want it defended — it was egregious Indefensible. I made a mistake I wish I hadn’t but…don’t defend it please.”
Diego Nájera's "ADELANTE" Part Diego showcases the style and technical prowess that he has become known for. Take a moment to watch Nájera lay it down in his newest skate part.
LODOWN 13 Lodown Store in Australia celebrates their 13th anniversary with thirteen minutes of ripping from their shop squad. Cheers, homies!
Bloodsuckers by OJ Wheels Willis Kimbel takes it to the garage to construct a pure evil shred-stick with OJ's new Bloodsucker wheels.
Erick Winkowski: Product Pillage Pointers Erick talks about his first time at the NHS warehouse and the supplies needed to get from Seattle all the way down to Mexico.
A 32-year-old woman from Halifax County is facing a stunting charge after Nova Scotia RCMP say they clocked a vehicle traveling along highway 104 at 167 km/h.
Police caught the vehicle in the Salt Springs portion of the highway shortly after 11:00 a.m. on Sunday where it was travelling 57 km over the speed limit.
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The woman was charged with stunting, an automatic charge that comes into effect if a vehicle is recorded going at least 50 km/h over the posted speed limit.
Stunting also carries with it a $2,422.50 fine.
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Additionally, the driver had her license suspended for seven days and the vehicle was seized.
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Gov. Andrew Cuomo has signed into law new penalties for those who make bomb threats against community centers.
The Democratic governor approved the legislation Monday. It was passed by the state Legislature earlier this year in response to a string of bomb threats called into Jewish Community Centers across the country.
Citing those bomb threats and recent violence by white supremacists in Charlottesville, Virginia, Cuomo says it’s vital “now, more than ever” for New York to stand against “bias and hate.”
The new law ensures that someone convicted of making a bomb threat against a community center can, at minimum, face a sentence of up to a year in jail.
Cuomo says the change will help prosecute those seeking to “spread fear and terror.”
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LAKE PANORAMA, Iowa --- First, Van Meter battled a heat wave then storm delays, and finally a surging New Hampton team. The Bulldogs fourteen stroke lead dwindled throughout the day at times trailing by as much as 8-strokes. So, Van Meter turned to the Carey sisters. Molly and Kylie each fired final round 81's to lead the Bulldogs to their first state championship by only 3-strokes.
Here’s how Guy spent his weekend in five photos.
A beautiful Saturday morning on an iconic golf hole in St. Louis. This is the eastern view of the Gateway City skyline from #11 at Old Watson C.C.
I’m the only odometer freak living in St. Louis?!?! I hit all 5’s, bought 5 lotto tickets and lost five times…
So cool!
Teeing it up on Friday at St. Alban’s with my old, and I mean OLD buddy, Bob C. He really destroyed our chances is winning the tournament. I’m still embarrassed and may never forgive him.
Patio project finished!! Now the fun part….relaxing and paying for it.
I’ll see you all next weekend!
Development and Peace's Youth Council event with guest speaker Anwar Arkani. 6:30 pm. Pwyc, donations to Thinkfast appreciated. At at the Centre for Social Innovation, The Bigger Bolder Room (street level).
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It might surprise casual listeners that perennial frat-bar favorite John Mellencamp is a longtime supporter of liberal politics: He’s lent campaign tunes to Hillary Clinton and asked John McCain to stop using them, is a cofounder of Farm Aid, and left his old record label Columbia after encountering an executive who made racist remarks about black musicians. Last night, Mellencamp was the musical guest on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, where he performed a sparse rendition of his pro-Black Lives Mater song “Easy Target,” backed only by piano and violin. As the song drew to a close, Mellencamp took one knee and raised a fist, echoing the silent protest that swept the NFL after Colin Kaepernick began kneeling during the national anthem in 2016. Watch the performance below.
New Video: Zafi B feat. Maleek Berry – See My Baby
Pint-sized teenage songstress Zafi B returns with a brand new video for her summer anthem ‘See My Baby’ which features prolific producer and singer-songwriter Maleek Berry. Filmed in the heart of an abandoned London record store with 80’s aesthetics, ‘See My Baby’, which is directed by Kunia Lester, sees Zafi B embracing her new lane and […]
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Daily Four-Evening' game
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Indiana Lottery's "Daily Four-Evening" game were:
6-3-2-2, SB: 6
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WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – Authorities have been searching for the driver of a car that crashed into a family burial site that sits in the middle of a West Des Moines roundabout. The Des Moines Register reports police were dispatched to Huston Cemetery around 3:30 a.m. Saturday. The driver had abandoned the car, which had damaged the fence, landscaping and some headstones before coming to rest.
Huston Cemetery is named for James B. Huston, patriarch of one of the first families to settle in Dallas County. The city website says the first two people buried there were former slave girls with the last name of Harper who “died on their way to freedom.”
The once rural site has been overtaken by West Des Moines’ expansion. The city now owns the parcel.
A Delaware man was the only American injured in the New Year's Eve attack at a Turkish nightclub in Istanbul, and he described to NBC News how he survived by staying still and silent even after being hit by a bullet.
William Jacob Raak, 35, was visiting Istanbul to celebrate his birthday. "When he shot me I didn't move — I just let him shoot me," Raak told NBC. The bullet struck Raak's hip and traveled to his knee. "I was shot when I was already on the ground," he said. "He was shooting people that he had already shot."
Seven of the nine people Raak was at the club with were also shot. He described himself as "probably the luckiest person in the whole thing."
The attack lasted less than 10 minutes and left 39 people dead and around 60 others wounded. ISIS has taken responsibility.
"You just have to stay as calm as you can," Raak said. "I took a bullet." Jeva Lange
Gov. Charlie Baker has nominated Michael P. Welsh of Sutton to be an associate justice of the Palmer District Court.
"Having represented clients in criminal, civil, employment and real estate matters, Attorney Welsh will bring experience and knowledge of the law to the District Court bench," Baker said in a statement.
Welsh is the head of litigation at the Law Office of Howard M. Kahalas in Boston, where he has practiced since 2007. He handles criminal, civil, real estate and probate matters.
He previously worked at Rubin, Rubin & Wilcox in Worcester and at the Law Office of Donna Gully-Brown, where he was in-house counsel to Travelers Insurance Company. He had his own practice in North Grafton for 10 years where he represented clients in workers' compensation, criminal defense and personal injury cases.
He holds a law degree from Western New England School of Law and a bachelor's degree in accounting from Assumption College.
Welsh's nomination will now go the Governor's Council for approval.
BEIRUT (AP) - A Syrian monitoring group and the media arm of al-Qaida-linked militants are reporting intense airstrikes on a rebel-held stronghold in Syria's northwest.
The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported more than 35 airstrikes on Saraqeb since late Friday, adding that many of its residents are fleeing.
The Ibaa News Agency of the al-Qaida-linked Levant Liberation Committee, said Russian and Syrian warplanes and helicopter gunships have been pounding Saraqeb and Tel Mardeekh village in Idlib province since the early hours of Saturday.
Syrian government forces and their allies pushed into Idlib, an opposition stronghold, inching closer to a key highway that connects Syria's two largest cities, Damascus and Aleppo.
The U.N. says more than 270,000 have been displaced in Idlib because of the government onslaught since Dec. 15.
NASA Guidelines for Watching the Solar Eclipse Safely
by Jeff Sanders
NASA has issued several safety recommendations for safely watching the solar eclipse on August 21st. One of the biggest suggestions is to make sure you have proper eye protection. Experts warn looking directly at the solar eclipse could lead to permanent vision loss.
Plus, make sure if you buy solar eclipse glasses that they meet government safety requirements.
For more information on the eclipse and safety recommendation, visit NASA online:
NASA Solar Eclipse Safety Tips
YEREVAN, OCTOBER 6, ARMENPRESS. The Parliamentary Assembly of the CoE has officially affirmed the resignation of Pedro Agramunt. The acting President of the PACE will be senior Vice-President Roger Gale from Britain, ARMENPRESS reports the statement of the Assembly informs. “Following the resignation the most senior Vice President, Sir Roger Gale automatically became the acting President”, reads the document.
According to the rules of the PACE, he will act until the election of the new president during the next part-session of the Assembly.
April 25 (Reuters) - Japan’s Takeda Pharmaceutical Co Ltd :
* SAYS NOTES STATEMENT BY SHIRE PLC REGARDING REVISED PROPOSAL AND EXTENSION OF PUSU DEADLINE TO MAY 8, 2018
* SAYS INTENDS TO MAINTAIN ITS WELL-ESTABLISHED DIVIDEND POLICY AND INVESTMENT GRADE CREDIT RATING Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting By Chris Gallagher)
Public art a part of Chambersburg since 19th century How a new public art movement is changing the face of downtown Chambersburg Check out this story on publicopiniononline.com: http://ponews.co/2spiCAb Holly Strayer, left, and Melissa Deekan, at a workshop in Philadelphia where they learned mosaic-mural artist Isaiah Zagar's installation method for the Chambersburg Mural Project. The Ben Franklin statue atop the Frankln County Couthouse is reflected in the windows of the Chambersburg Heritage building on Tuesday, June 13, 2017.
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Wakeman Great Futures Benefit
“Great futures start here.” It is not only the Wakeman Boys & Girls Club motto, but the motivation behind the auction, held at The Warehouse at the Fairfield Theatre Company. The event, sponsored by EMCOR, drew nearly 400 guests, who bid on exotic getaways, hot tickets, and other fabulous items, and raised a record-breaking $180,000.
Photos below: Auction co-chair Tracy Holleran, Shannon Carr, and Maureen Hand.
Wakeman alumnus and speaker Phil Morris, with parents Mary Beth and Philip Morris.
Auction guests Elizabeth and Michael Stern, planning committee members Danielle Rothe and Jennifer Harding.
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WILLINGEN, Germany — Daniel Andre Tande of Norway defeated overall leader Richard Freitag to win his first ski jumping World Cup of the season on Saturday.
Tande soared 148 metres with his first jump and 146.5 with his second for 261.3 points to edge Freitag by 0.8 points. The German had jumps of 149.5 and 141.5 metres.
Dawid Kubacki of Poland was third after jumps of 145 and 139.5 metres, followed by teammate Kamil Stoch and Andreas Wellinger of Germany.
With eight events including Sunday’s World Cup remaining, Freitag leads on 817 points, followed by Stoch on 783, Wellinger on 710, and Tande on 665.
The World Cup on Sunday is the last before the Olympics.
BOSTON (AP) — It wasn’t so long ago that Boston College and Virginia Tech built a rivalry — first in the Big East and then in the Atlantic C…
FRANKFURT, April 24 (Reuters) - German stock exchange operator Deutsche Boerse said on Tuesday that its supervisory board will likely name three new executive board members at its meeting on Wednesday.
The non-executive supervisory board will discuss candidates to replace Andreas Preuss and Jeffrey Tessler, whose executive board contracts are expiring, as well as candidates for a new position that will enlarge the board to six seats from five. (Reporting by Ludwig Burger Editing by Alexander Smith)
An air and ground search is underway on Grand Manan for a missing man, say RCMP.
Mervin Fudge, 51, was reported missing to police on Wednesday around 9:15 a.m.
RCMP are seeking the public's help in locating Mervin Fudge, 51, of Grand Manan. (RCMP)
His family and police are concerned for his well-being, Sgt. Chris Henderson of the West District RCMP said.
Officers from the Grand Manan detachment, RCMP police dog services, members of the Grand Manan Fire Department and Charlotte County Ground Search and Rescue are searching for Fudge around Route 906, where he was last seen leaving his residence, said Henderson.
A drone is also being used in the search.
Fudge is described as five feet six inches tall and 230 pounds. He is bald, has blue eyes and a goatee and he wears prescription glasses.
He was last seen wearing green cargo shorts and a dark grey shirt.
Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to contact the Grand Manan RCMP detachment at 506-662-1210.
CAPE TOWN, Aug 15 (Reuters) - South Africa's Western Cape has detected type H5N8 bird flu on two ostrich farms, the province's agriculture department said on Tuesday.
The virus is highly pathogenic in birds but considered unlikely to infect humans.
"Both farms were placed under quarantine immediately, and no birds are allowed to enter or leave the affected properties. There are around 1000 ostriches on both farms," the department said in a statement.
No bird deaths have been reported in the area and it is suspected that wild birds are the source of the infection, the department added.
The World Health Organization says the likelihood of human infection with H5N8 appears to be low, but that it cannot be excluded. (Reporting by Wendell Roelf; Editing by Kevin Liffey)
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Charges filed against gunmen in 2016 Gary shooting
Two 19-year-old men, one of whom remained at large Friday, are charged with attempted murder for a 2016 shooting in Gary, Indiana.
Charles Barbour III and Antwan Lavell Williams, both 19, shot at a female victim and her boyfriend while they were in a parked vehicle on Oct. 9, 2016 in the 1900 block of West 15th Avenue in Gary, according to a statement from Gary police.
The female was shot in the head and “will have lifelong impairment as a result of the attack,” police said.
Barbour and Williams were each charged Friday with attempted murder, aggravated battery, battery by means of a deadly weapon and battery resulting in serious bodily injury, police said. Williams was in police custody, while Barbour remained at large Friday afternoon.
Anyone with information about Barbour’s whereabouts is asked to call Det. Sgt. Gregory Wolf at (219) 881-1210 or the crime tip line at (866) CRIME-GP.
Because a person has been charged with a crime is not an indication of guilt. Any individual charged in any of the following arrest reports is legally innocent until proven guilty.
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Empanadas
(Yields 4 servings)
INGREDIENTS:
3lbs of 93% ground beef, one large green pepper, one large red bell pepper diced, one to two large onions diced. 2 small cans of diced green chilies, 2 cans of goya tomato sauce, adobo seasoning, salt and pepper, hot sauce to taste, shredded cheddar cheese and Goya Disco shells to stuff the meat pies.
DIRECTIONS:
Brown the beef half way and drain some fat, add the diced peppers and onions and get the flavors together. Season with salt and pepper, adobo seasoning. Drain the fat again and add 2 cans of goya tomato sauce, 2 cans of green chilies diced and sprinkle with hot sauce to taste. Cook down until the meat dires up so you can stuff them into shells.
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Changes to GST proposed by the Productivity Commission would reduce the liveability of the capital city, the chief executive of the Canberra Business Chamber says.
On Wednesday a landmark report by the commission came to light, including recommendations for sweeping GST reforms that could cost the ACT $970 million by 2026-27.
Chief Minister and Treasurer Andrew Barr said his government opposed any changes that would hurt the territory. Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull was quick to scotch the recommendations, saying no jurisdiction would wind-up worse off as a result of GST changes.
Canberra Business Chamber chief executive Robyn Hendry welcomed Mr Turnbull’s comments as a sensible move in light of recent tax reforms in the ACT.
“[Under the commission’s changes] the liveability of the city would be reduced because we couldn’t afford the things we currently do,” she said.
Camila Mendes made all of our hearts stop the minute we saw her on the small screen as Veronica Lodge in Riverdale — she truly is perfect for the role. Based on what we've seen of the 23-year-old in season two, there is going to be even more Veronica for us to obsess over, including family drama and maybe even a possible love triangle. Scandalous, we know! Now is the perfect time to get to know more about the woman behind Veronica before season two premieres on Oct. 11. Trust us, she will make it to the top of your girl crush list as soon as you're done reading this.
April 28Fisco Ltd
* Says it will sell 152,000 shares of unit NCXX Group Inc to a Tokyo-based company for 60.2 million yen (396 yen per share) in total, to ensure the business fund, on April 28
Source text in Japanese: goo.gl/sWEIj9
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
12/11/2017 09:54AM ● Published by Jenny Harris
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Two families moved back into fully rebuilt homes on Wednesday, December 6th.
The Methodists' disaster relief office is working to rebuild and repair several others in that neighborhood and dozens more in Cumberland County.
Read CityView's coverage of the story here.
May 2 Nxt-id Inc
* Q1 revenue $6.6 million
* NXT-ID releases preliminary results for the quarter ended March 31, 2017
* Operating income for Q1 2017 was approximately $1 million compared to an operating loss of $2.3 million in Q1 2016 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
An artist’s rendering of the revamped Abram Street in downtown Arlington. The project is scheduled to begin in February. Handout
The Chief of US Air Force, General David L Goldfein, flew a sortie in the indigenous Light Combat Aircraft on Saturday at the IAF station in Jodhpur.
Goldfein arrived in India on Thursday, on a visit to boost defence ties between the two nations.
In November last year, the Ng Eng Hen was flown in a fighter jet.
The indigenous LCA is a single-seat, single-jet engine, multirole light fighter.
Indigenously developed by the Aeronautical Development Agency, and produced by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, Tejas, as a fourth generation aircraft, can fly at 1,350 km per hour, with a payload capacity of 4,000 kg.
Uzbek entrepreneur Olim Sulaimanov speaking in a Facebook video address posted on February 11 in which he speaks about his latest run-ins with prosecutors. An entrepreneur in Uzbekistan who made a splash last year after appearing on national television to complain about the excesses of corrupt officials has himself now been targeted with fresh criminal investigations.
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California senator Kamala Harris is a rising star in the Democratic Party (in case you didn’t know) and with rumors swirling that she’s positioning herself for a Presidential run in 2020, people on the left are excited about the possibility of the United State’s first woman President being an African-American.
Today the Oakland native checked into an Angela Yee-less Breakfast Club and chopped it up with DJ Envy and Charlamagne Tha God about the barriers she’s broken during her governmental career, being in favor of the 2nd amendment, and why she doesn’t think America is as divided as people make it out to be.
Here are the 8 things we learned from Kamala Harris on The Breakfast Club.
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March 30 Six Flags Entertainment Corp
* Private offering of $1.2 billion of senior notes announced by Six Flags
* Six Flags Entertainment Corp - intends to use a portion of proceeds to refinance its $800 million of 5.25 percent senior notes due 2021
* Expects this refinancing transaction to enhance its covenant flexibility and extend its maturity schedule Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Secretary-General Ophir Sofer of the National Union party has welcomed the arrest of the head of the northern branch of the Islamic Movement in Israel on charges of incitement.
Sofer said, "In recent months we have seen the intensity of the incitement and the infrastructure of terrorism developing in Umm El-Fahm and its environs. The handling of terrorism under the auspices of Israeli protection is not only the duty of the Minister of Public Security but also a result of government lawlessness and lack of enforcement which is manifest in illegal construction, unregulated capital, illegal trade in arms, highway thuggery and more. I call upon the finance and interior ministers to deal with these issues, which are symbols of governance and sovereignty."
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For reasons no one can quite explain, the Internet has been fascinated with casting Terence Howard for fictional roles in movies. Needless to say, it’s been the most hilarious thing ever.
Everyone has been creating memes using Howard’s trademark “mayne” and awesome Photoshop skills. The results have been priceless.
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Police have launched an appeal for information after an assault on the dance floor of a Lincoln nightclub.
Investigators say the incident took place inside Fever on the High Street on July 1 at around 3.10am.
The victim, a man in his 30s, sustained a facial injury.
Officers have now released a picture of a man they want to speak to as they believe he may be able to assist them with their inquiries.
The force says he is around 6ft tall, of a slim build, has short ginger hair, a ginger beard and a sleeve tattoo.
Anyone with information should call 101 quoting incident 76 of July 1.
To report details anonymously, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
The new edition of The Big Issue is here, and they’re celebrating 30 years of destruction with Guns and Roses.
Amy Hetherington Editor at The Big Issue joined Jennie Lenman to talk Guns and Roses, Trainspotting and Valentine’s Day.
Produced by Tim Sutherland
Is kneeling for the national anthem the "right" way to protest?
Choices Yes No It is disrespectful It is a peaceful way to protest No opinion either way Other (I'll comment my opinion)
NORTH BAY, Ont. – Jennifer Jones team scored two in the ninth to defeat China 9-5 on Monday at the World Women’s Curling Championships at Memorial Gardens.
The win allowed Canada to remain undefeated at 4-0 while China slipped to 1-3.
Canada’s next game is Tuesday morning against Denmark.
Aug 15 (Reuters) - Mnf Group Ltd
* FY net profit after tax (NPAT) of $12.1 million, up 34 percent
* FY total revenue $191.8 million, up 19%
* Company declaring a final dividend of 4.50 cents per share. Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Al Roker is coming to the Minnesota State Fair on opening day, August 24.
In a video posted on the KARE, Ch. 11 Facebook page, the "Today" show weather anchor enthusiastically promotes his upcoming visit while dressed in Vikings apparel (video below).
The TV station also is promoting the chance for fans to win two VIP tickets to the live broadcast and be part of the show.
Roker was in town recently and ate at the North Loop hotspot Spoon and Stable, and Bellecour in downtown Wayzata, both restaurants owned by chef Gavin Kaysen. The NBC TV personality gushed about the experience on Twitter, describing it as "So good."
Google marked India’s 71st Independence Day on Tuesday with a tricolour doodle. It shows the Parliament House in saffron and the Ashoka Chakra at the centre, flagged by two peacocks, India’s national bird.
The doodle was designed by Mumbai-based artist Sabeena Karnik. It was made in a paper-cut style, giving it a three-dimensional look. Clicking on it, takes you to search results on India’s Independence Day.
Earlier, Google Doodles released on India’s Independence Day include designs of the Red Fort in Delhi, Mahatma Gandhi’s Dandi March, Indian postage stamps and several versions of the tricolour.
Following an internal delay that also is under review, the National Transportation Safety Board said it is investigating the Dec. 29 taxiway landing of a Horizon Air Bombardier Dash 8 turboprop at Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport in Washington state.... More
ISIS fighters captured some territory around Tora Bora, the former stronghold of Osama bin Laden in Afghanistan's eastern Nangarhar province, officials said Wednesday.
There has been no comment from ISIS or the Taliban so far.
Only a few months after the Sep. 11, 2001 terror attacks, bin Laden escaped a U.S. assault in Tora Bora, and later managed to flee to Pakistan.
The United States estimates that there are about 600-800 ISIS fighters in Afghanistan, mostly in Nangarhar.
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SALEM, Mass. (AP) — A Salem, Massachusetts-based organization called The Satanic Temple is accusing Twitter of discriminating against it on religious grounds.
Satanic Temple founder Lucien Greaves filed a complaint in March with the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, saying Twitter wrongly suspended its accounts after someone tweeted a threat to the organization. The Boston Globe reports Twitter has restored the accounts but without the "verified" status Greaves wants.
An attorney for Greaves says the standards used by Twitter to determine its suspensions and verifications of users is colored by its favoritism toward groups that share the social network's views.
Twitter says an account is verified if it's determined to be of public interest.
The Satanic Temple's building is zoned as an art gallery and is open to the public with art installations, lectures and film screenings.
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The Cleveland Browns will need their second-year wide receivers to step up this season, and Ricardo Louis has the confidence that he is up to the challenge. There are some corners of Browns nation that continue to fret because the team did not "do something" about the wide receiver position during the 2017 NFL Draft.
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A Branford man was killed in a crash that happened on Sunday afternoon, according to police.
They said 54-year-old Gerald Peterson was driving a pickup truck south on South Montowese Street when he veered off the road and struck a tree.
It happened around 4:15 p.m.
The road was closed for the investigation.
Peterson was brought to a nearby medical facility where he was pronounced dead.
There's no word on what caused the crash.
Police asked anyone who may have witnessed the crash to call police at 203-481-4241.
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RIO DE JANEIRO, March 29 Brazil's state-controlled oil company Petrobras has withdrawn its appeal to the Supreme Court of an injunction blocking the sale of oil fields to Australia's Karoon Gas Australia Ltd, according to court documents reviewed by Reuters on Wednesday.
The Brazilian oil giant, known formally as Petroleo Brasileiro SA, said in the documents that the deal with Karoon fell through after its partner Woodside Petroleum Ltd backed out. Petrobras officials declined to provide details of the case, which is sealed to the public. (Reporting by Marta Nogueira; Writing by Brad Haynes; Editing by Paul Simao)
× John Williams Full Show 12/31/16
John begins his last show of 2016 with Chicago Tribune columnist Heidi Stevens, discussing the people that inspired her last year. Later, editor at RogerEbert.com Brian Tallerico lists his favorite TV shows and movies of 2016. Also, weird airplane stories, hydration therapy, and the weekly VibeScore segment!
For this southern province, Valentine's Day is the time some brides and grooms opt to tie the knots deep in the beautiful Andaman sea to make their special day memorable. Trang on Tuesday hosted its annual "Underwater Wedding Ceremony" at Kradan island off Kantang district, with support from the provincial chamber of commerce and the Tourism Authority of Thailand.
Start the conversation, or Read more at Bangkok Post.
One resident living in a Radium Woods Mobile home says that every time she hears there is a storm coming, she's terrified.
The Observer-Reporter is excited to announce new digital offerings, including our new e-Edition apps, available for download in the iTunes & Google Play stores.
Start the conversation, or Read more at O-R Online.
Charlottesville Police Department Press Release:
On 06/14/2017, the Charlottesville Police Department arrested Stephen Dalton Baril (W/M; 20 years of age; resident of Richmond, Va.) for Rape (Va Code 18.2-61) and Forcible Sodomy (Va Code 18.2-67.1).
Baril turned himself at the magistrate’s office and was arrested without incident.
Baril’s arrest is related to an incident that occurred on 02/01/2017 in the City of Charlottesville.
Baril is currently being held at the Albemarle Charlottesville Regional Jail.
Due to the sensitive nature of this investigation, no further details will be released.
OK girl bitten by rattlesnake in her own backyard - KSWO, Lawton, OK- Wichita Falls, TX: News, Weather, Sports. ABC, 24/7, Telemundo - "There was this pile of grass, and I walked past it, and that's when the snake bit me," Mathews told KXII.
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April 10 Hemostemix Inc
* Hemostemix announces CDN$4,400,000 senior secured debt financing and plans to undertake a private placement for up to CDN$8,000,000
* Hemostemix Inc- agreement reached with Wood Capital Ltd on a non-brokered senior secured debt financing of CDN$4.4 million in one or more tranches
* Hemostemix Inc- agreement also contemplates co to complete private placement or placements of a minimum of CDN$4.4 million up to a maximum of $8 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Where digital was once the go-to medium in photography, chosen for its ease and cheapness, photographers are now returning to film, in both their personal and commercial work. We examine why.
Film is making a comeback. Until recently, analogue fans seemed to be drowning in bad news stories as one once-ubiquitous brand after another closed up shop. But last year brought resurrections, with both Kodak and Polaroid returning much-loved film products to the marketplace.
The returns are driven by demand, as young photographers discover anew the benefits of using film over digital in their work.
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Reggie Bush didn't want this kind of history.
The Buffalo Bills running back set an NFL record by becoming the first rusher ever to finish the season with negative yards on the ground with at least 10 carries. Bush headed into the final game with -3 yards on the season, needing just a precious three to finish the season in the black.
He got zero rushes in the game. That was that.
He finished the year with 12 carries for -3 yards and a long of 5.
Bush was expected to make an impact with the Bills this season, but saw himself become the odd man out of a crowded backfield which included LeSean McCoy and Mike Gillislee. Bush did find more success in the passing game this year, as he finished with 7 grabs for 90 yards on the season.
What's most strange about the season is that despite his negative yardage, he did finish with a touchdown run.
Chill out with Jimmy Buffett and the cast of his Broadway-bound musical Escape to Margaritaville.
Louisiana tax-filers encouraged to seek refund info online
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — If you're thinking about calling Louisiana's revenue department to check on an income tax refund, you might want to try the agency's website instead.
The Louisiana Department of Revenue says it is seeing extremely high call volumes and taxpayers will get quicker answers about their refunds by doing their own search online.
To check the status of a refund online , taxpayers need their Social Security number, filing status and refund amount.
The revenue department says refunds are typically received within 60 days of filing if the tax returns were completed electronically, or within 14 weeks if they were filed through paper returns. The department says more than 400,000 individual income tax refunds have been issued so far this year.
May 15 is the deadline for filing personal income taxes in Louisiana.
Non-OPEC oil producers are expected to cut output further this month under a landmark deal with the cartel aimed at curbing a global supply glut, Oman's oil minister said Wednesday.
OPEC and non-OPEC countries, including Russia, agreed in November to reduce output by about 1.8 million barrels per day following a sharp drop in oil prices.
Oman is one of 11 non-OPEC oil producers which agreed to slash their total crude production by about 558,000 barrels per day.
Russia, the world's top crude producer, agreed to cut output by 300,000 bpd.
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× Police: Florida man stabs son during fight at Fountain KOA campground
FOUNTAIN, Colo. — A Florida man is in custody after allegedly stabbing his son during a New Year’s Eve fight at a KOA campground, the Fountain Police Department said.
Ovidio Lopez, Jr., 52, was booked into the El Paso County Jail on a charge of first-degree assault after police responded to the campground in the 8100 block of Bandley Drive about 11 p.m. Saturday.
Ovidio Lopez III, 27, was taken to a hospital to be treated for wounds that were described as life-threatening. His exact condition is not known.
Lopez Jr. is being held on $10,000 bond.
Stateside for Monday, January 2, 2017
In our first show of the new year, we take a look at Gov. Snyder's priorities for the homestretch of his time in office. We also hear from an author who aims to reframe the outsider narratives about Detroit.
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Gase Begins Playoff Week Prep
Dolphins Head Coach Adam Gase met with the media on Monday in Davie to discuss yesterday's game against the New England Patriots and this Sunday's match up with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Feb 13 S IMMO AG:
* Expects a very high level of results from property valuation for financial year 2016
* Results from property valuation will more than double compared to figure for financial year 2015 (84.6 million euros ($89.66 million)) Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9436 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
You never truly know someone until you live with them, and kick that up another notch once you're married to them. Those little idiosyncrasies that went unnoticed are now glaring flaws. But hey, that's your partner, and you're not perfect either. For better or for worse, here are some hilarious tweets about marriage.
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Miller was pulled after allowing three goals on seven shots in a 5-2 loss to the Canadiens on Saturday.
The Ducks dominated play, outshooting the Canadiens 36-20 in the first two periods, but Miller's poor outing resulted in a disappointing loss for Anaheim. While the 37-year-old has strong overall numbers this season, he's been pretty inconsistent as of late. However, he's really all the Ducks have at the moment until John Gibson returns from his lower-body injury.
German Finance Watchdog Shutters OneCoin Payment Processor
Germany’s top finance regulator has moved to shut down a payment processor tied to the OneCoin cryptocurrency scheme.
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Interpol is helping in the search for an alleged Canadian mobster and drug dealer who's managed to evade capture since November.
Wojciech Grzesiowski from Innisfil, Ont. is one of more than a dozen suspects wanted in a major RCMP investigation into organized crime and fentanyl trafficking, dubbed Project Otremens.
At the time of the November bust, nine people were arrested while five others were being sought on Canada-wide warrants. The 40-year-old Grzesiowski is the only suspect still not arrested.
RCMP were able to seize six kilograms of fentanyl and carfentanil, more than 20 kilograms of cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, and cigarettes in that bust.
Interpol has issued a red notice in the search for Grzesiowski, which is used "to seek the location and arrest of wanted persons with a view to extradition or similar lawful action."
He is wanted to face several charges, including trafficking and instructing the commission of offences for a crime organization.
CAF vice president of the Africa Cup of Nations committee Phillip Chiyangwa says Zambia stands a good chance to the Africa Cup of Nations before 2025. And Sports Minister Moses Mawere says Zambia will be ready to host the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations should an opportunity arise. Chiyangwa, on his brief visit to Zambia, said his committee was currently reviewing the manner in which Afcon bids were approved for five successive editions.
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March 19 (Reuters) - Macronix International Co Ltd
* Says it will use undistributed profit to pay cash dividend of T$1 per share to shareholders for 2017
* Says it will pay cash dividend of T$1.8 billion in total
* Says it will use undistributed profit to distribute stock dividend worth T$0.2 for every one share
* Says it will distribute stock dividend of 36.1 million shares in total
Source text in Chinese:goo.gl/jcwfj2
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
After a performance that was putting it on pace for its worst year in a long time, the dollar has seen quite a bounce recently as prospects for a December rate hike increase and the US economy picks up steam. After an YTD decline of over 10% through early September, the Bloomberg US Dollar Index has rallied nearly 4% in less than a month! What's really notable about the bounce is that the Dollar Index has not only broken back above its 50-DMA (a level it didn't trade above all summer), but it has also broken the downtrend range that it had been stuck in all year long. That's an encouraging sign, even if the Dollar Index is still down over 7% on the year.
The recent rally in the dollar has also helped to put the brakes on the recent rally in crude oil, which is good for the consumer. After nearly kissing $53 in late September, crude has been under a bit of pressure in the last two weeks and dropped back below $50 earlier today. Anything that keeps some pressure on oil prices, we'll take.
One man was taken to the hospital when he made contact with an energized conductor in the Friendship Community near Seneca. Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative earlier disconnected service at the home because of non-payment of the power bill. According to Blue Ridge, it appears the individual placed an aluminum ladder against a power pole. And climbing the ladder, the person employed jumper cables to try to restore power. At some point, he made contact with an energized conductor. Medical personnel came to the scene and transported the injured man to the hospital. Blue Ridge has made inquiries, but could not immediately ascertain either the extent of his injuries.
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ORANGE COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Charges are expected to be filed soon against a 38-year-old Locust Grove after authorities found dozens of pounds of marijuana nearly 20 guns inside his Orange County home.
On October 4, investigators with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office and Stafford County Sheriff’s Office searched a residence in the Wilderness Shores area of Orange County. Inside they found roughly 40 pounds of marijuana, three marijuana plants and 19 firearms.
Officials say James Adam Cooper was taken into custody by the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office on unrelated charges. he will be formally charged in Orange County at a later date.
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — President Donald Trump’s pick to oversee Medicare and Medicaid consulted Vice President Mike Pence on health care issues while he was Indiana’s governor.
It’s a post Seema Verma maintained amid a web of business arrangements — including one that ethics experts say conflicted with her public duties.
Records show Verma and her small Indianapolis-based firm, SVC Inc., have collected more than $6.6 million in consulting fees from the state of Indiana since 2011. At the same time, she also received more than $1 million through a contract with Hewlett Packard, one of Indiana’s largest technology vendors, which held a financial stake in the health care policies Verma helped shape.
Verma has agreed to sell SVC Inc. to a Michigan company within 90 days of her confirmation.
Alexis Sanchez was centre of attention at the Lowry Hotel last night
Sanchez and his Manchester United team-mates were spotted at the Lowry Hotel last night as they prepare to take on Huddersfield at Old Trafford this afternoon (3pm).
The Chilean striker drew a large crowd all hoping to get an autograph and a quick selfie with the new signing.
Manchester United are looking to get back on track against the Terriers today following a humbling 2-0 defeat at Tottenham in midweek.
Sanchez is looking to make his home debut following his move from Arsenal, and is likely to be joined in the starting XI by Paul Pogba and Romelu Lukaku despite a toothless display at Wembley.
Take a look through the gallery above to see some of the best pictures as Manchester United fans go mad for Alexis Sanchez outside the Lowry Hotel last night.
The federal government plans to release an above-average amount of water from a major reservoir in the Southwestern U.S. this year, but it's less than many hoped.
The Bureau of Reclamation said Monday it will release 9 million acre-feet from Lake Powell. The water will flow down the Colorado River into Lake Mead, which supplies Arizona, California and Nevada.
Last month, the agency projected it could release 11.1 million acre-feet, but a dry March reduced the amount of snow in the mountains that feed the river.
On average, Lake Powell releases 8.23 million acre-feet annually. An acre-foot can supply two typical homes for a year.
The two reservoirs are part of the Colorado River system, which supplies about 40 million people and 6,300 square miles of farmland in seven states.
Roseanne Barr is partly blaming Ambien for the tweet that led to her show's cancellation, but the maker of the insomnia drug quickly retorted that "racism is not a known side effect."
Hours after ABC axed her show for her offensive tweet about former Obama adviser Valerie Jarrett — and quickly breaking a promise to stay off Twitter — the comedian was back on the social media platform.
She urged people not to defend her and said of her Jarrett tweet that she was "ambien tweeting" at 2 a.m.
That led to the response on Twitter by the drug maker Sanofi.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Oscar-nominated actor James Woods says he’s retiring from the entertainment industry.
The news was included in a press release issued by Woods’ real estate agent offering Woods’ Rhode Island lake house for sale.
Allen Gammons said Friday that Woods is 70 and wants to relax. He says the actor’s brother and mother recently died, and he hopes to spend more time on passions including photography, antiquing and poker.
Woods is known for his conservative political views. He has said that’s made it tough to find work in Hollywood.
Gammons said Woods’ decision was not political.
Actress Amber Tamblyn last month said Woods tried to pick her up when she was 16. Woods called a lie on Twitter. Gammons said Woods declined to comment Friday when asked about Tamblyn’s accusation.
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Congressman Bill Flores on WTAW
Representative Bill Flores of Bryan (R-TX) discussed the firing of Michael Flynn, taxes, job creation, how to get in touch with him or his office, and more during his weekly Washington update on The Infomaniacs on Wednesday, February 15.
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Walker went 9-for-20 for 86 yards passing in Sunday's preseason loss to Detroit. He was the second quarterback to play after Scott Tolzien as Walker has become No. 3 on the depth chart, the Indianapolis Star reports.
Walker, an undrafted free agent from Temple, has been taking an increasing share of reps in practice. He looked sharper than Tolzien, leading the Colts on their only scoring drive in the first half. It's hard to conceive he'd play in a NFL game this season, even if Luck remains out with a shoulder injury, but he could play his way onto the 53-man roster this preseason.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Police say R&B singer Trey Songz has been arrested on suspicion of felony domestic violence for punching a woman at a Los Angeles party.
LAPD spokesman Officer Drake Madison says Songz, whose real name is Tremaine Neverson, turned himself in at a Hollywood police station Monday morning.
Jail records show the 33-year-old was released about two hours later on $50,000 bail.
Andrea Buera said at a news conference last week that she was the woman Songz had assaulted. Buera said he punched her repeatedly because he was upset she was talking to another man at a party Feb. 18.
Songz attorney Shawn Chapman Holley did not immediately respond to messages seeking comment.
Songz tweeted Monday that he was being lied about and falsely accused for someone else’s personal gain.
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Court records show a Houston-area woman is accused of placing a plastic bag over the head of her 1-year-old son and sending video of the abuse to relatives because she was upset that the child’s father had a new girlfriend.
Another community in the northwest will have fewer banks offering in-person services to customers.
The CIBC and TD banks will both close their branches in Atikokan later this year, leaving the community of 2,500 with just one bank.
The CIBC recently reported its first-quarter net income rose to $1.41 billion, up from $982 million a year ago.
And TD recently came under fire for pushing employees into selling unnecessary services to meet sales quotas.
The decision to close the branches likely wasn't an easy one, said Andrew Perez of the Canadian Bankers Association.
"There's actually a formal process required by law that the bank must follow when a decision is made to close," Perez said. "The bank takes into consideration the interest of the community, their customers, and of course, the employees of the branch."
Some communities, like Red Rock and Beardmore have lost all of their bank branches.
Perez says one of the many reasons for closure is that more people are banking online.
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April 3 Ocean Bridge Co Ltd :
* Says all of its third series unregistered and unsecured private convertible bonds have been subscribed on April 3
* Says it has raised 7 billion won in total
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Wilfredo Flores 134 vs. Alden Wattley 133
Ivan Hernandez 156 vs. Jeremiah Yeager 158
Elliott Brown 137 vs. Wytama Faulk 138
Julius Leegrand 136 vs. Matt Murphy 137
Jahmal Dyer 134 vs. Roger Blankenship 136
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Elkhart Police investigating stabbing
Elkhart Police were called to the 400 block of W. Indiana Avenue Friday night to investigate a stabbing.
The victim had a single stab wound to his chest, police said.
He was taken to Elkhart General Hospital for treatment.
The victim did not provide police with information regarding the suspect.
SINGAPORE shares resumed trading in positive territory on Monday with the Straits Times Index at 3,445.99 as of 1.02pm, up 0.6 per cent or 21.35 points on the day.
About 683 million shares worth S$430 million in total had changed hands as gainers outnumbered losers 177 to 166.
The most actively traded stock was Midas Holdings, which fell S$0.02 to S$0.090 with 58.2 million shares changing hands.
Other actives included Thai Beverage Public Co and CSC Holdings.
Active index stocks included DBS Group Holdings, up S$0.39 or 1.6 per cent up at S$24.63; and UOB shares trading at S$0.34 or 1.3 per cent up at S$25.97.
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The Danbury Police Department is asking the public for help in finding a person who lost “a substantial sum of money.”
The money was found by a “Good Samaritan” on Saturday in the Walmart parking lot. The owner spoke about it with store employees before it was found, but didn’t leave contact information, according to Danbury Police.
“While we cannot locate the individual without assistance, we are confident we will know the person when we see them,” police said.
The owner of the money or people who know who the owner is are asked to contact Det. Lt. Mark Williams at m.williams@danbury-ct.gov or leave a voice message at 203-797-4683.
Michael Kelley builds the frame for the kitchen area of the tent during Grange Fair move-in Sunday at the fairgrounds in Centre Hall. Phoebe Sheehan psheehan@centredaily.com
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Philadelphia is home to at least 569 youth ages 13 to 25 who were counted as being homeless and unaccompanied on a single night in August 2016. Of this number, about 28% had ever been in foster care, the juvenile (more...)
In this photo provided by Maria Zamudio, taken Feb. 9, 2017, Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs talks to small business owners about Secure Choice IRA, a state-sponsored retirement savings plan, in Schaumburg, Ill. States are moving forward with new initiatives to help workers save for retirement, even as the Republican-led Congress tries to block rules making it easier for them to do so.
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Liverpool's Mohamed Salah has won the BBC African Footballer of the Year award.
Salah emerged as the winner from a five-man shortlist after a fans' vote, beating off competition from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Naby Keita, Sadio Mane and Victor Moses.
The Egypt international, who has racked up a goal tally of 13 so far this season in the Premier League, was presented with his award by Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp at the club's Melwood training ground.
"It's always a special feeling when you win something," Salah told BBC Sport, following the announcement by television presenter Mimi Fawaz. "You feel like you did a great year, so I am very happy."
And Klopp added: "It's well deserved. The good thing is that he is still young, there is a lot of space for improvement, a lot of potential still that we can work on, but that's how it should be."
Previous winners of the award include Didier Drogba, George Weah and Yaya Toure.
An accident earlier Monday at Hamilton and South Plaza streets, sent two to the hospital.
Around noon today, three cars were involved in a crash, that led one of them to land on its roof.
Sioux City Police Sgt. Ron Heimgartner said that the northbound vehicle went through a red light, and struck an SUV that was turning.
He says the third vehicle, that was damaged as well, was just sitting at the light waiting.
Sgt. Heimgartner says two people were taken to the hospital with injuries that don't appear to be life threatening.
Traffic was reduced to one lane on Hamilton Boulevard for a short while the scene was being cleared.
One person will be cited for failure to stop at a stop light.
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Sioux City Fire Rescue crews respond to an accident at 28th and Hamilton Monday afternoon.
Sioux City Police Sgt. Ron Heimgartner said two people were taken to the hospital with injuries that don't appear to be life threatening.
KTIV's Jennifer Lenzini is on scene and will have more on News 4 starting Live at 5.
WASHINGTON, Aug 14 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump will sign an executive order on Tuesday "establishing discipline and accountability in the environmental review and permitting process for infrastructure projects," the White House said on Monday.
Trump, who is visiting his residence at Trump Tower in New York, will also participate in a discussion on infrastructure and give a statement on the subject at 3:45 p.m. (1945 GMT).
One program in Great Falls is offering the chance not only for kids to get active and creative outdoors this summer but also a healthy, and consistent meal when needed.
This summer, the Great Falls Public School district is teaming up with the park and recreation department and Get Fit Great Falls* to help feed children all summer long.
Every weekday until August 11, this program will go to different parks around the Electric City not only will they feed your child for free, there are also different activities that they can participate in.
From face panting, to sidewalk drawing at no cost to you! one organizer says the reason behind this initiative is simple. no kid should go hungry.
Gibson Park, 9:45-10:30 a.m. (free food follows)
Verde Park, 10:45-11:30 a.m.
Rhodes Park, 12:15-1 p.m. (free food at noon)
Lions Park, 1:15- 2p.m. (free lunch at 12:40)
Pinski Park, 2:15-3 p.m.
Luwawu-Cabarrot (illness) won't play in Friday's game against Miami, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Luwawu-Cabarrot has gastroenteritis that lead to his questionable status in the lead up to Friday's tilt. He saw just 11 minutes on Wednesday and was likely to see his time reduced if he were able to play due to the return of J.J. Redick. Redick will likely see a slight uptick in minutes with Luwawu-Cabarrot out. Luwawu-Cabarrot's status for Saturday's game against the Pacers remains unclear.
ERIE, Pa. (AP) - A state appeals court has rejected a bid to reduce the decades-long sentence of a teenager convicted of a northwestern Pennsylvania murder authorities said occurred during an attempted bicycle theft.
The Erie Times-News reports that the three-judge panel upheld the sentence of 35 years to life imposed on Derrys Sanders Jr., who was 14 at the time of the slaying.
Sanders pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in the shooting death of 18-year-old Jacob Pushinsky in Erie in July 2015.
The appeal challenged the sentence as exceeding sentencing guidelines for juveniles in such cases, but the appeals court said judges can impose more severe sentences.
They also rejected the idea that mitigating circumstances weren't properly considered, saying other factors including what they called the defendant's "cold and calculated disregard" outweighed them.
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Did you know our friend, vitamin E, otherwise known as d-alpha tocopherol, and his buddies, gamma- and beta-tocopherol, and their friends the Tocotrienols, are just WONDERFUL? Great for fighting cancer, helping the immune system, regulating hormone function, and reducing cholesterol and improving cardivascular health! Such a great vitamin, it deserves its own show. It’s mostly in VEGAN stuff! The best sources are sunflower seeds and almonds, but there’s a lot in most nuts and seeds! We talk about the biochemistry of E too.
Jefferson Davis Electric Cooperative customers in the Holly Beach and Johnson Bayou areas will experience a power outage on Thursday, Aug. 17, at 9 a.m.
The outage will last approximately 3 hours due to scheduled maintenance.
Contact Jefferson Davis Electric Cooperative at 824-4330 with any questions.
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MOVE OVER, 'MAN'S BEST FRIEND' Cat Cuddles Up With Her Owner Whenever She Starts Fake Crying
On the one hand, it's emotionally manipulative to make your cat think you're sad. On the other hand, this is cute as heck.
Loving And Hating Dollar General In Rural America Dollar General stores thrive in low-income rural towns, and the deep-discount chain has opened hundreds of new shops in the past year.
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Premier Hon. Alden McLaughlin says boosting the Overseas Territories’ role on the global stage remains the most important achievement of his attendance at the Commonwealth Heads of Government event.
Mr. McLaughlin was in the UK last week, where he participated on behalf of Cayman and as the President of the UK’s Overseas Territory Association.
The premier participated in both social and diplomatic events and says his attendance can only benefit the OTs.
“As the world becomes increasingly global and as Britain looks further afield and looks to renew its ties within the Commonwealth, I believe there is an important place for the Overseas Territories and a great opportunity for us to be part of the new global Britain and to be able to exploit the opportunities that this presents,” Mr. McLaughlin said in a prerecorded video clip sent by his assistant.
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Douglass Dowty, court reporter for Syracuse.com and The Post-Standard, is handcuffed and surrounded by court security officers this morning in the Onondaga County Courthouse. An officer handcuffed Dowty after Dowty took photos of a man being arrested following a brawl in the hallway.
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Dorothy Ann Schmidtchen of Southold died at her home on April 19, 2018, at the age of 77.
She was born in Queens on Aug. 25, 1940, to Harry and Rita Elliott.
Predeceased by her husband, Roger Schmidtchen, she is survived by siblings Fredrick “Rick” Elliott of Liberal, Kansas, Christine Elliott of Mattituck and Barbara (John) Harrison.
A private family service will take place at Sacred Heart R.C. Cemetery in Cutchogue.
DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Southold is assisting the family.
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A sentencing hearing for a Culpeper man convicted in a Charlottesville murder case has been pushed to October.
Defense counsel for Jordan Eaddy requested the continuance on June 14, 2017.
Eaddy was convicted of first degree murder and attempted robbery in connection to the shooting death of 31-year-old Floyd Randolph Alston Jr.
Jurors recommended a 25-year prison sentence for Eaddy for the robbery that turned deadly. That incident occurred on November 21, 2015.
In a previous hearing, the prosecution acknowledged that Pierre Gerard Augustine likely fired the fatal shot through Alston's heart, but argued Eaddy was responsible since he orchestrated the robbery.
Augustine is set to stand trial in July.
Kirk and Brenda Thorlton of Auburn, Kentucky are pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter Amber Nicole Thorlton to Joseph Charles Faulkner, son of Robert and Carole Ann Faulkner of Russellville, Ky. Amber is the granddaughter of the late Louis and Sara Gallagher and the late Ronald and Thelma Thorlton all of Terre Haute, Indiana.
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April 24 (Reuters) - Bacardi Ltd:
* BACARDI LIMITED ANNOUNCES NOTES OFFERING
* BACARDI LTD - PROCEEDS OF OFFERING TO BE USED PRIMARILY TO FUND DEAL FOR ABOUT 70% OF SHARES OF PATRÓN SPIRITS INTERNATIONAL, AMONG OTHERS Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
SALT LAKE CITY — Rodney Hood and Alec Burks scored 19 points to help Utah beat Phoenix 112-101 at home.
Derrick Favors and Joel Bolomboy each scored 12 points for the Jazz and Rudy Gobert added nine points and 12 rebounds.
Alex Len and Troy Daniels each scored 18 points for the Suns.
UTAH: Ricky Rubio and Joe Johnson each scored 11 points. … The Jazz outrebounded the Suns 53-39.
PHOENIX: Tyler Ulis had 14 points and six assists, Josh Jackson scored 11 points and Marquese Chriss and Devin Booker added 10. … The Suns made 13 of 27 3-pointers. … Jackson had eight rebounds.
UP NEXT: The Jazz (3-0) play at the Suns (1-1) on Monday.
March 28 Akebia Therapeutics Inc
* Akebia Therapeutics Inc - Akebia announces publication of phase 2A results for Vadadustat in patients with anemia related to chronic kidney disease
* Akebia Therapeutics Inc - data showed Vadadustat increased hemoglobin levels and improved iron mobilization when compared to placebo Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
BEIJING (AP) — China has criticized rival Taiwan over the cancellation of flights during the Lunar New Year holiday in response to a dispute over a new air route.
A spokesman for the Chinese Cabinet's Taiwan Affairs Office says the move to cancel 176 flights over the holiday beginning Feb. 16 is inconveniencing Taiwanese and "hurting the feelings" of people on both sides.
Taiwan complains it was not properly consulted about the opening of route M503 and that it poses a danger to planes landing and taking off from on islands near the Chinese coast controlled by Taiwan.
China and Taiwan divided amid civil war in 1949 and Beijing threatens to use force to take control of the self-governing island republic. It has been increasing economic and diplomatic pressure on the island.
ISLAMABAD: Opposition leader Khursheed Shah has said that he will try to ensure that the caretaker prime minister is neutral.
Speaking to media here on Tuesday he said the caretaker PM should not a part of any political party. He said he has yet to hold a discussion with Pakistan Peoples Party over the issue, adding that the advisory session will be held in the presence of party chair Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and co-chairperson Asif Ali Zardari. “The general elections should be held as soon as possible,” he added.
The current government is expected to conclude its five-year term on May 31, after which the caretaker government will take over to hold general elections, which are expected to be held in July or first week of August.—INP
In this enhanced episode, US Naval Officer Lemar Burton is arrested with five kilos of cocaine in Bogota.
(AP) – Employees of a disaster recovery accounting firm donated almost $30,000 to Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush’s re-election campaign days after his agency signed a nearly $13.5 million contract with the company to help manage the state’s Hurricane Harvey response.
Bush’s office is overseeing the housing rebuild post-Harvey and agreed to the contract in October with Horne LLP. Three days later, 34 Horne officials collectively donated $27,500. The story was first reported by the Texas Tribune.
Land office spokeswoman Brittany Eck says Horne won the bid after scoring highest among four finalist firms, according to metrics designed to measure experience, project cost and speed that the agency uses when choosing contractors. Ash Wright, Bush’s campaign’s political director, called the donations “the biggest non-story in the history of non-stories.”
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April 6 Cipla Ltd
* Says Cipla USA enters into collaboration with Medrx
* Medrx is eligible to receive up to USD 30 million cumulatively through upfront and developmental, regulatory, and commercial milestones payments
* Medrx will also receive tiered royalties on the net sales of commercialized licensed products
* Worldwide licensing agreement (except for east asia) signed for development, commercialize of mrx-4tzt, a tizanidine1 patch for spasticity Source text: bit.ly/2ne6obe Further company coverage:
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A missing woman has been found safe and well.
Officers were searching for Margaret Cowan, 53, of Llandudno on Monday night.
She was reported missing from 1pm yesterday with the police helicopter spotted circulating over the seaside town for much of the evening.
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North Wales Police thanked the public for their help following an appeal for information to track Ms Cowan down.
The force tweeted: “Margaret Cowan of Llanddudno has been found safe and well. Diolch/Thanks”
Tourists are getting vocal about the constant wave of garbage washing ashore on Pattaya Beach.
Reporters met up with a group of visitors on the southern end of the beach Nov. 30. They pointed to the rubbish floating on the surface near the old pier site and expressed their displeasure.
So Pattaya is a world-class beach resort? Not if it can’t clean up the beaches properly.
Apart from that, the rubbish overflow is another issue to look into as well as sewage management. Or will the city council let things go on as it is and prompt more public criticism?
Menards Worker Attempts To Abduct Child
Peter Groenhoff of Canby, Minnesota Was Arrested Sunday
WATERTOWN, S.D. — A worker at Menards in Watertown, South Dakota has been arrested for trying to abduct a young child.
Police say 35-year-old Peter Groenhoff of Canby, Minnesota attempted to abduct a 4-year-old child on Sunday afternoon.
They say he grabbed the child and quickly walked away from the boy’s family.
The child’s father pursued the man to an employee break area where the employee released the boy.
Police were called and the employee was arrested on a charge of second-degree kidnapping.
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EPIC and a coalition of over sixty organizations urged the Office of Management and Budget to preserve access to government information online. In a letter, the coalition called on OMB to ensure agencies give the public notice required by law before removing information. The coalition warned that agencies have begun removing information on topics "such as animal welfare, individuals with disabilities, climate change, and more from their websites." EPIC routinely advocates on behalf of open government and transparency. EPIC is currently pursuing two Freedom of Information Act lawsuits for records related to the Russian interference in the 2016 Presidential election.
Related Coverage Police make several OVI arrests during St. Patrick Day stops
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – An off-duty Youngstown police officer was among those charged with drinking and driving on St. Patrick’s Day.
Darrel Herdman was pulled over on the city’s west side by Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers after they say he ran a red light.
Herdman was charged with OVI as well as having a gun in his car at the time.
A pretrial on the charges was scheduled for April 13.
Herdman has been reassigned from patrol to administrative duties, pending the outcome of his case.
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ISLAMABAD - Zafar Ali Shah, former Senator of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (MPL-N) and father-in-law of PTI chief’s close friend Zulfi Bukhari, is set to join Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). Formal announcement of Shah’s joining PTI will be made during a ceremony at his house in Islamabad on July 5 which will also be attended by PTI chief Imran Khan. Sources said that Shah will also play an active role in Imran Khan’s election campaign from NA-53.
WASHINGTON — Kyle Hendricks outpitched Stephen Strasburg, and the Chicago Cubs opened defence of their first World Series title in 108 years by beating the Washington Nationals 3-0 on Friday in Game 1 of their NL Division Series.
Kris Bryant and Anthony Rizzo produced RBI singles in the sixth inning for the first two hits off an otherwise-dominant Strasburg. Hendricks was even better, giving up only two singles in seven strong innings.
Rizzo added an RBI double off reliever Ryan Madson in the eighth. Carl Edwards Jr. threw a perfect inning and Wade Davis finished the two-hitter for a save.
Game 2 in the best-of-five series is Saturday, with Jon Lester set to start for Chicago against fellow left-hander Gio Gonzalez.
CHANDIGARH: The opposition Shiromani Akali Dal today released its first list of 38 candidates for the Ludhiana municipal elections slated to be held on February 24.
The list was announced by SAD chief Sukhbir Singh Badal, a party release said.
Among the candidates were Kumari Divia Danav, Gurmail Singh Jazi, Ninderjit Kaur Dhillon, Baljinder Kaur, Sarbjit Singh Laddi, Kuldeep Kaur Bhinder and Pooja Rani.
Nominations are to be filed between February 8 and February 13.
The nomination papers will be scrutinised on February 15.
The date of withdrawing of nominations is February 16 and election symbols will be allotted on the same day.
Polling would be held on February 24, while counting would take place on February 27.
Around 10.50 lakh voters are eligible cast their votes to elect their representatives from 95 wards.
Among the voters, 5.67 lakh are males, 4.82 lakh are females, while 23 belong to the third gender.
Reposing at The Gleasure Funeral Home tomorrow Tuesday (Dec 12th) from 7.15pm to 9.15pm. Removal at 9.15pm to The Church of the Purification, Churchill. Requiem mass will take place on Wednesday at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in the Old Churchill Cemetery. No flowers please, donations if lieu if desired to The Palliative Care Unit, University Hospital, Kerry or c/o The Gleasure Funeral Home.
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The Bodega Boys have a new merch offering, and it’s a collaboration with Urban Outfitters.
Desus and Mero are on top of the world since their feud with The Breakfast Club‘s DJ Envy, and now they’ve got something bigger to brag about. All members of the Bodega Hive know just how hard it is to cop merchandise before it instantly sells out, but the Bronx duo just dropped a line of shirts with Urban Outfitters, now available on their website.
If you’re looking to rock a new “Smacked City” tee or a hat with their lovable sidekick Juicebox the Bear, you wanna act quickly, because sizes are already selling out.
Some styles are already on back order until May, so run to get your helping of Bodega Boys merch here before it’s too late.
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March 29 B&G Foods Inc
* B&G Foods announces pricing of public offering of senior notes
* B&G Foods- Pricing of registered public offering of $500 million aggregate principal amount of 5.25% senior notes due 2025
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An earthquake measuring 3.5 points occurred today in Chui region at 9.44 am. Press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations reported.
The focus of the quake was located 70 km south-east of Bishkek, 13 km south-west of Prigorodnoye village, 38 km south of Tokmak. In Prigorodnoye village, the force of the tremors reached 3 points, in the villages Arpa-Tektir, Kegeti, Koshoy, Karagul and Chon-Zhar — 2.5 points.
At 10.06 am, a 3-point earthquake was recorded in Jalal-Abad region. The epicenter was 3 km south-east of Zhaz-Kechuu village (3 points), 10 km south-east of Kyzyl-Unkur village and 34 km south of Kok-Zhangak village (2.5 points).
According to preliminary data, no victims or damages were reported.
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RICHMOND, Va. -- Showers and a few thunderstorms with locally heavy rain will be across the region through the afternoon as a cold front slowly moves through the state.
A few storms may produce gusty winds and small hail. Afternoon temperatures will be in the 70s and low 80s (southside Virginia). Skies will clear tonight, with overnight lows in the low and mid 50s.
Behind the front, tomorrow will be cooler with highs in the low 70s, along with a mix of sun and clouds. We`ll have more frequent rain chances for the second half of the week, although it certainly won`t rain all the time or in every location each day.
Scattered showers and a few thunderstorms are more likely Wednesday and Friday, but could occur on Thursday as well. Temperatures will be around 70° Wednesday, but rise into the low 80s Thursday and Friday.
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Maguire went down in the at the Spartak Stadium under minimal contact and also pestered the referee for VAR when Jordan Henderson was head-butted.
It followed heavy criticism from Brazil star Neymar, who theatrically exaggerated a foul to get a player sent off against Mexico.
And Mourinho was critical of both players.
"People are focusing on Neymar, but if it was only Neymar, I'd be happy, but it's not only Neymar," he told Russia Today.
Trump family kicks off Easter egg roll
US President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania and their 11-year-old son Barron kicked off the annual White House Easter Egg Roll on Monday.
“This is the 139th easter egg roll. Think of it, 139,” Trump said from the balcony overlooking the south grounds of the executive mansion. He was accompanied by somebody dressed up in an Easter bunny costume.
The Trumps then went down and joined the crowd briefly.
The day-long, family-oriented event features many activities including an actual roll in which kids race against each other, pushing colored eggs along the ground with a wooden spoon.
“We will be stronger and bigger and better as a nation than ever before,” said Trump, before wishing the crowd a happy Easter under overcast skies in Washington.
The Easter egg roll at the White House was started in 1878 when Rutherford Hayes was president.
Port of Olympia Executive Director Ed Galligan was put on administrative leave Monday night after the commission took action in executive session following Monday's port commission meeting. Staff file Steve Bloom
Event: The Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Training Melanie Mark and UBC engineers will reveal a new innovation for seismic safety in B.C. schools at an event at UBC on Tuesday, Oct. 10.
Date/Time: Tuesday, Oct. 10, 10:15 a.m.
Location: Civil and Mechanical Engineering Structures Lab, 2275 East Mall, University of British Columbia
Map: Click here
Parking: Health Sciences Parkade, 2250 Health Sciences Mall
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Interviews:
Hon. Melanie Mark
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Nemy Banthia
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UBC Faculty of Applied Science
Salman Soleimani-Dashtaki
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UBC Faculty of Applied Science
*Phone interviews can also be arranged following the event.
(Reuters) - The center of tropical depression Alberto, which threatens heavy rainfall, is moving across west-central Indiana, with little-change in strength forecast during the next 36 hours, the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) said on Wednesday.
Subtropical Storm Alberto is pictured nearing the Florida Panhandle in this May 27, 2018 NASA handout photo. NASA/Handout via REUTERS
The system will transition to an extratropical wave cyclone as the remnant circulation encounters an upper level trough moving east across the Great Lakes through Thursday, the Miami-based weather forecaster said.
Tropical depression Alberto is located about 70 miles (113 km) south of South Bend, Indiana with maximum sustained winds of 30 miles per hour (45 kph), it said.
Oil futures edged higher in Asian trade Tuesday following a 2.5% decline overnight to three-week lows that some attributed to worries about decreased Chinese demand.
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--On the New York Mercantile Exchange, light, sweet crude futures for delivery in September was recently up 0.2% at $47.66 a barrel in the Globex electronic session. October Brent crude on London's ICE Futures rose 0.2% to $50.83.
--Oil has been susceptible to bearish sentiment despite a recent rally, as investors remain doubtful that the market will emerge from a yearslong glut reasonably soon.
--"It is becoming clear" that investors remain unconvinced the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries alone will be able to rebalance the still-bloated oil market, said Lukman Otunuga, a research analyst at FXTM.
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A girl was bitten in the face by a dog in San Tan Valley. (Source: 3TV/CBS 5)
A girl was driven to the hospital after she was bitten by a dog in San Tan Valley on Wednesday afternoon.
It happened near Hunt Highway and Bella Vista Road around 2:30 p.m.
According to the Rural Metro Fire Department, the dog bit the girl in the face.
She was taken to the hospital but should survive her injuries.
It's unclear what led up to the attack, or what kind of dog it was.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin is slated to take questions from residents all over his country in a phone-in expected to last for several hours.
The annual event comes three days after tens of thousands of protesters took part in nationwide anticorruption rallies called by opposition leader Alexei Navalny.
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MADRID, March 31 Spanish seasonally-adjusted retail sales remained unchanged from a year earlier in February after a revised 0.1 percent drop in sales a month earlier, the National Statistics Institute (INE) said on Friday.
The January figure was revised from a previous reported growth of 0.1 percent and marked the first time retail sales shrank after 29 straight months of expansion. (Reporting by Paul Day; Editing by Sonya Dowsett)
MUMBAI: Rapper Raftaar has been roped in to appear in the upcoming stunt-based reality show Roadies Xtreme as a gang leader.
Raftaar will be seen as a gang leader alongside actress Neha Dhupia, popular VJ, DJ and TV host Nikhil Chinapa, and actor Prince Narula.
"I have been watching Roadies for years now and when I was approached by MTV to be a gang leader on the show, I could not resist but say yes," Raftaar said.
"I have heard that this time around there is a major change in the format of the show where gang leaders will get a taste of what it feels to be a contestant on the show. I am more excited about that. I have always been a huge adrenaline junkie and I cannot wait to kick-start this journey," he added.
Rannvijay Singha, who has been a part of the show since a long time, will be seen in a new avatar with the upcoming fifteenth season of Roadies.
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Once again, Love Island has become the hit television show of the summer with everybody gossiping about what is happening inside The Villa.
If you can't get enough of the reality dating programme and want to bring a touch of Majorca heat to your garden, the people at eBay have suggested some Buy Now products to purchase online.
From fire pits and bean bags to solar lights and day beds, they have also suggested a portable projector for fans to tune in to the World Cup too.
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Readers have been out and about taking pictures of life across the area.
Here is a round-up of some of the best snaps sent in this week.
If you would like to see your picture appear online and in the newspaper please send them in via email.
They don’t have to be related to a news story - they could be a local landmark, a gathering of friends - anything that records everyday life.
Check back again next week to see more great shots.
HOUSTON Four employees were injured on Friday in a power distribution centre at BP Plc's (BP.L) 413,500 barrel per day (bpd) Whiting, Indiana, refinery, the company said in a statement.
The four BP employees were taken to local hospitals as a result of the incident, the company said. No information was immediately available as to how they were injured or about their condition.
Work on an electrical substation led BP to reduce production on two of three crude distillation units at the refinery on Thursday.
The Whiting refinery, located in the Chicago suburbs, is BP's largest in the United States.
(Reporting by Erwin Seba, editing by G Crosse)
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - Miragen Therapeutics Inc:
* MIRAGEN THERAPEUTICS INC - ANNOUNCED NEW INTERIM RESULTS FROM PHASE 1 CLINICAL TRIAL OF MRG-106 IN PATIENTS WITH MYCOSIS FUNGOIDES (MF) FORM OF CTCL
* MIRAGEN THERAPEUTICS INC - MRG-106 CONTINUED TO BE GENERALLY WELL-TOLERATED AT ALL DOSE LEVELS EVALUATED AS OF DECEMBER 4, 2017
* MIRAGEN THERAPEUTICS INC - INITIATED DOSING IN THREE ADDITIONAL ONCOLOGY INDICATIONS
* MIRAGEN THERAPEUTICS INC - PLAN TO INITIATE A CONTROLLED PHASE 2 TRIAL IN H2 2018 TO FURTHER EVALUATE POTENTIAL OF MRG-106 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Emma Talley drove from the fifth tee during the final round of the LPGA Volvik Championship in Ann Arbor, Mich., last weekend. Talley will play host this week at the U.S. Women's Open at Shoal Creek, Ala., where she is a course member. Carlos Osorio Associated Press
March 31 Krakchemia SA:
* Reported on Thursday FY revenue ​of 447.0 million zlotys ($113.31 million)versus 535.4 million zlotys a year ago
* FY net loss of 9.7 million ​zlotys versus profit of 7.3 million zlotys a year ago
* Financial troubles of Krakchemia's controlling shareholder, Alma Market SA , in the end of 2016 influenced Krakchemia's results in H2
* The company has created 10 million zloty reserve for FY net result
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FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) TCU backup quarterback Foster Sawyer says he is transferring, although he doesn’t say to which school.
He posted a tweet Monday that read ”Thank You TCU!” and included a note that said he would be leaving.
Sawyer played in 12 games the past two seasons. He completed 37 of 82 passes (45 percent) for 433 yards with three touchdowns and four interceptions.
After redshirting in 2014, Sawyer played behind Trevone Boykin in 2015 and Kenny Hill this season. Hill still has another season to play for the Horned Frogs, who finished 6-7 after their loss in the Liberty Bowl.
State Election Filings Now Open
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Candidate filing is now open for this year’s elections in South Carolina.
Filing opened at noon on Friday. Candidates have until noon on March 30 to file their paperwork and pay required fees.
The governor and other statewide elected officials face voters this year, as do all of South Carolina’s seven U.S. House members. Neither U.S. Sens. Lindsey Graham nor Tim Scott is on the ballot.
This year’s elections mark the first time South Carolina’s governor and lieutenant governor have run together on a ticket. Incumbent Gov. Henry McMaster faces several opponents in the June GOP primary, and several Democrats are vying for their party’s nomination.
A domino competition held recently in The Central Bar Newton Stewart raised £65 for the charity Enable Wigtown and District Branch through the raffle.
The dominos competition saw a good turn and the winner was Kevan McGuire from the Isle of Whithorn and the runner-up was Speedy McGaw, representing the Cree Inn.
The money was presented to Morag Hyslop and Mary Bell from Enable by Wendy True from the Central Bar.
Enable Wigtown and District Branch provides services to people with disabilities or health problems. Enable provides the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for people.
A look back at the reaction to the second week of fixtures in Ligue 1, with Neymar pleased to score on his debut for Paris Saint-Germain.
The 2017 Carbon Fiber conference, Nov. 28-30 in Charleston, SC, US, includes a tour of the Boeing South Carolina plant, a panel on carbon fiber recycling and a pre-conference seminar on carbon fiber in transportation and energy applications.
The agenda for CompositesWorld’s 2017 Carbon Fiber conference, Nov. 28-30 in Charleston, SC, US, at the Belmond Charleston Place, is nearing completion. Registration is now open and attendees are encouraged to secure lodging as soon as possible.
The Carbon Fiber conference, the pre-eminent source of information about carbon fiber supply chain trends, technologies and applications, this year features a tour of Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner final assembly line in North Charleston, followed by a half-day pre-conference tutorial by Chris Red, principle of Composites Forecasts and Consulting LLC, titled, “2017 Carbon Fibers Global Outlook: Growth through Transportation and Energy Applications.”
× One person dead after industrial accident in Madison, police investigating
MADISON, Ala. – According to the Madison Police Department, one person was killed during an industrial accident.
It happened just before midnight, behind Publix Super Market on County Line Road.
Right now, details are limited.
WHNT News 19’s Jeff Gray is on the scene and gathering additional information.
Two cars were involved in ac rash this afternoon in South Rocky.
Two cars were involved in ac rash this afternoon in South Rocky. Zhanae Conway-Dodd
PARAMEDICS are on scene at a car accident involving five people in South Rockhampton this afternoon.
Initial reports indicated two vehicles were involved in a crash on Bolsover St, near Derby St around 12pm.
The accident followed Anzac Day services around the area which marched through surrounding streets including Bolsover and East Sts.
Reports indicated the crash was a nose-to-tail with all five people out of the vehicles.
Paramedics are on scene assessing patients.
More to come.
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Free Museum admission on Friday, April 21 from 5-9 p.m. Regular admission applies on Saturday, April 22.
Come early or stay late and dine at MOTOR® Bar & Restaurant located on the H-D Museum campus. Call (414) 287-2778 for reservations or pop in for a drink at the bar. H.O.G members get in free to the H-D Museum every day.
While it hasn't been adding up quickly, beneficial rainfall will stay in the area for the start of the weekend. Like Friday, on and off rainfall should be expected throughout the day on Saturday. Most of the rainfall will stay as light to drizzly rain showers, but a few scattered thunderstorms are possible.
The storms look to pop up late in the afternoon as a cold front slides through the Stateline. Severe weather isn't in the forecast, but lightning would be a threat. A few quick downpours would join in with the thunderstorm activity.
When all is said and done by Saturday night, many spots should see totals at 1/2" or more between Friday and Saturday. If you want to see when rain is close to your neighborhood, check out our Interactive Radar by clicking here.
In addition to the rain, strong south winds will gust up to 35 mph throughout the afternoon. Calmer and dry weather helps round out the weekend on Sunday.
The Old Settler’s Pioneer Style Show will be held Thursday evening, April 20, 2017 in the Cheyenne High School Auditorium at 7:00 pm. The Style Show will be held concurrent with the Whiskers Contest.
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - Great Portland Estates Plc:
* ‍DEBENTURE TENDER OFFER EARLY RESULTS​
* ‍ANNOUNCES EARLY RESULTS OF, AND PRICING FOR, ITS OUTSTANDING £150,000,000 5.625 PER CENT. FIRST MORTGAGE DEBENTURE STOCK DUE 2029​
* ‍OFFEROR HAD RECEIVED VALID TENDERS OF £120,952,139 IN AGGREGATE NOMINAL AMOUNT OF BONDS​
* ‍ALL SUCH BONDS WILL BE ACCEPTED BY OFFEROR FOR PURCHASE PURSUANT TO OFFER​
* ‍CASH PURCHASE PRICE OFFEROR WILL PAY FOR BONDS WILL BE 131.884 PERCENT OF NOMINAL AMOUNT OF RELEVANT BONDS​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Numerous controlled burns are underway across Arkansas on Friday with smoke drifting from the southeast to the northeast.
Expect lots of smoke in the Greater Fort Smith area from a controlled burn of around 1,000 acres.
You can check the latest controlled burn schedule here.
No burn bans are in effect for our area in Arkansas. In Oklahoma, Sequoyah County continues to be under a burn ban.
Although a few showers are possible on Saturday afternoon/evening the next widespread rain chance will be Tuesday of next week.
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Mangold indicated this week that he's uncertain if he plans on playing football in 2018, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports. "[I'm] in football purgatory. I'm not up and I'm not down. I'm somewhere in between, all over the place," Mangold said. "My foot is starting to feel better. I'm starting to get back into things. Is [playing football] something I still want to do? I don't know where I am."
One of several players let go last offseason as part of the Jets' veteran purge, Mangold ended up sitting out the 2017 season while recovering from an ankle injury that hampered him for much of his final campaign with New York. Mangold, a seven-time Pro Bowler, would likely still draw interest around the league if he desires to keep playing, though the 34-year-old could have difficulty securing a substantial financial investment from any team.
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Painter Peter Illig 's retro sensibility and deep affinity for all things mid-century modern drive his work, which combines realistically rendered found snapshots brimming with emotional life and an unsettled state of near-nostalgia for the lost values of a vanished era. Illig, a retired art teacher who came up as an artist in Denver's co-op scene, is now represented by Walker Fine Art , marking a bit of a comeback - embellished with neon.
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Pokemon on Nintendo Switch could be the perfect 2018 games launch
Nintendo Switch games news in 2018 has so far been dominated by a small selection of titles.
Metroid Prime 4 is one game a lot of fans are looking forward to seeing more of, even if it is just a trailer.
There’s also other top titles announced, including Bayonetta 3, Dark Souls Remastered and Kirby Star Allies.
However, none of these will be able to measure up to a Pokemon Switch release later this year.
Recent reports suggest that Generation 8 could be launching in 2018, although this could be pushed back to 2019 if things are delayed.
There’s even rumours that Nintendo might be ready to play with the winning formula when the latest Pocket Monsters do finally hit the Switch.
According to PokeJungle, a new real-time action combat system could be introduced with Generation 8.
Sources told the Pokemon site that the battle system for the Switch game would be similar to that adopted by the Digimon World games.
It will take until 6 a.m. or 7 a.m. to get rid of all the rain. Nothing severe is expected but some places in Johnson County already picked up two inches of rain overnight so there will likely be a lot of standing water. Otherwise, later this morning we will see the sky clear and another hot and muggy day is in store with a high near 90 once again.
Mercedes-Benz South Africa released an absolutely brilliant advert yesterday where they drive home the point that the cars are “still engineered like no other in the world” and show off some autonomous driving at the infamous Chapman’s Peak crash site from 1988.
The dramatic footage takes viewers on a journey along Chapman’s Peak Drive with Christopher White, survivor of a crash 30 years ago that saw him lose control of his Mercedes-Benz in Cape Town.
White lost concentration for a moment along Chapman’s Peak resulting in his Mercedes plummeting the equivalent of 30 stories onto the jagged rocks below. He miraculously survived this crash and Mercedes quickly jumped on to this with an advert back in 1990 (see original ad below).
For 2018 though, Merc South Africa returns to the scene of the crash albeit with White in an autonomous S-Class.
Watch the original 1990 Ad first followed by the brilliant new film by Mercedes-Benz SA.
By Skyler Cooper
Multiple break-ins have recently been reported in a Broken Arrow community.
The most recent case happened Monday night in the New Bedford neighborhood.
Amanda Jones told KRMG she woke up Tuesday to find her garage had been broken into and several itmes stolen.
"The garage was wide open and the dirt bikes were gone." Jones said.
Two dirtbikes, fishing gear and Christmas decorations were all taken.
"You could see tire tracks in the grass." Jones added.
Jones told KRMG many of her neighbors were recently burglarized as well. Other cases were reported in a neighborhood near 51st and Lynn Lane.
Jones said she'd like to see the thieves caught, but she really just wants her sons' dirt bikes back.
"I want to get them back for them... Both the boys are just heartbroken and devastated." Jones said.
Anyone with information should call the Broken Arrow Police Department.
London police are looking for a suspect in a downtown-area stabbing that sent a woman to the hospital over the weekend.
Police were called to the area of Horton and Wellington streets about 3:40 p.m. Sunday.
A woman was taken to hospital with minor injuries, police said.
The suspect is described as a white man, possibly in his 50s. He was wearing a brown jacket with a white stripe across the chest and was carrying a bag over his shoulder.
Cardi B recently came to a shocking revelation, Donald Glover and Childish Gambino are the same person.
While Cardi wouldn’t be the first person to be confused, we can’t help but think about all of the other celebrities who have adopted alter egos over the years. Hit the flip to recall a few.
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12/11/2017: Janet Yellen's last Fed meeting
(Markets Edition) The Fed will likely raise interest rates before the end of 2017, the third increase this year. Julia Coronado, founder of MacroPolicy Perspectives, stopped by to discuss what else we should expect from the upcoming Fed meeting, given that it'll be Janet Yellen's last as the chair. Afterwards, we'll talk about Volkswagen's surprising statement that Germany should phase out diesel subsidies, then look at how one rural Alaska village is establishing a reindeer herd to improve the community's diet and boost its economy.
Perhaps it was adjusting to a new team that caused Simon Bourque to record just three points in his first eight games with the Saint John Sea Dogs. It was an unusual dry spell for the consistently productive Bourque, who has 44 points in 45 games this season.
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EXCLUSIVE: Former New Jersey Nets player and New York native Kenny Anderson is getting candid about the downfalls of being a pro athlete and his not-so-cushy life after retirement. “The more money, the more bills,” Anderson says in the exclusive clip from the upcoming documentary Mr. Chibbs. Written and directed Jill Campbell, the doc is slated to bow in theaters May 3.
Here’s the synopsis: Ten years after retirement from a career as a professional athlete, Anderson finds that basketball is easy, it’s life that’s hard. Still reeling from his mother’s death, the former New York City high school prodigy and NBA All-Star loses a cherished coaching position, sending him into a midlife crisis. Facing his personal demons head-on, the charismatic Anderson must come to terms with his past in order to find a way forward.
Campbell produced along with Barry Greenstein, Gregory Gerhard, Dr. Michael J. Brunetti, John Getz.
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Ireland is famous for its donkeys, though for reasons not entirely clear to me. We didn’t see many donkeys on our travels around Kerry, but we did see a few on a farm a few miles north of where we stayed. Mostly they just stood around and looked at us, but as you can see, one of them was pretty friendly. Perhaps he was hoping for an apple or something?
A pedestrian was struck in a traffic crash in Old Town on Saturday night, Alexandria police reported in a news release.
The accident, which occurred at the intersection of Washington and Wilkes streets, resulted in serious, but non-life threatening injuries for the victim, who was transported to the hospital after the collision. The southbound lane at Washington and Wolfe Street was subsequently closed, though it was reopened later that evening.
No further updates on the victim’s status were immediately available and the driver’s name has not been released.
This is a developing story.
Demanding Customer
A customer was bothering the waiter in a restaurant. First, he asked
that the air conditioning be turned up because he was too hot, then he asked it be turned down cause he was too cold, and so on for about half an hour. Surprisingly, the waiter was very patient, he walked back and forth and never once got angry.
Finally, a second customer asked him why he didn’t throw out the pest.
“Oh, I really don’t care or mind,” said the waiter with a smile. “We
don’t even have an air conditioner.”
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April 24 (Reuters) - Aware Inc:
* Q1 REVENUE FELL 30 PERCENT TO $2.9 MILLION
* BOARD APPROVED A PROGRAM AUTHORIZING COMPANY TO PURCHASE UP TO $10 MILLION OF ITS COMMON STOCK Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
It’s that time of year again! The Made in Hawaii Festival is this weekend, where exhibitors will showcase local products from around The 50th State. One of those exhibitors is Brenda Prevost, owner of Kobo Glass. She joined us with all of the details on her glass art and the festival.
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Emily Costello just struck the lotto, creatively speaking. She was chosen to design Dia de los Muertos instant scratchers for the Arizona Lottery.
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Kazakhstan-Russia on Wednesday launched an unmanned Progress cargo ship carrying supplies to the International Space Station (ISS) from the Baikonur cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.
“The Soyuz-2.1A booster rocket with the Progress MS-06 cargo ship launched successfully from Baikonur cosmodrome at 12:20 Moscow time (0920 GMT),” Russian space agency Roscosmos said in a statement on its website. The cargo ship, carrying more than two tonnes of essential supplies including fuel, air and equipment and parcels for astronauts, is due to dock with the ISS on Friday at 1142 GMT. The last successful launch of a Progress ship was in February, coming after a similar craft crashed back to Earth in December last year.
A commission appointed to investigate the malfunction concluded in January that it was caused by the break-up of the Soyuz third-stage rocket engine, either due to “foreign materials” getting inside or an “assembly fault”.
Baku. 1 May. REPORT.AZ/ The State Oil Company of Azerbaijan Republic (SOCAR) has exported 5 374 087 tons crude oil from Ceyhan port (Mediterranean Sea, Turkey) in January-April 2017.
Report informs referring to the SOCAR, 1 467 117 tons accounted for April.
In April, SOCAR's exports from Ceyhan increased by 32% compared to April 2016. The four-month exports decreased by 6%.
Notably, indices of crude oil exported by SOCAR represents volume of crude oil of both the Azerbaijani state and the company itself.
Azerbaijani oil is transported to the Ceyhan port via Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipeline and exported from the port to the European market through the Mediterranean Sea.
BTC pipeline starts from Sangachal terminal near Baku, its daily throughput capacity is 1.2 mln barrels. The pipeline has been launched since 2006.
Report: Flair out of surgery
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Ric Flair is now out of surgery but the situation is still extremely serious.
Continued prayers and positive thoughts for the Legend.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - TPI Composites Inc
* TPI and Senvion sign wind blade supply agreement and cooperate on Rodpack Technology
* TPI Composites - Blades will be produced at TPI's facility in Taicang port, Jiangsu province, China with production planned to commence in Q1 2018
* TPI Composites Inc - ‍As part of agreement, TPI will establish high-volume, high-quality, low-cost supply of rodpack from its operations in China​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Actress Katrina Kaif
Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif who signed up as the face of Dubai fashion brand Splash last year, will be at a fashion show to showcase the label’s latest collection on February 23 at Mall of the Emirates. Kaif, who joined superstar Salman Khan as ambassador, will walk the catwalk at the event, which is free to attend.
“I am very happy to represent the brand as an ambassador for the Middle East, a region that has given me and my movies so much love and support,” Kaif said of her association in August.
The Splash fashion show is scheduled to start at 6.30pm at Mall of the Emirates’ South Galleria.
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The door of a large safe remains in one of the apartment units that are being constructed inside the Pegues building in downtown Hutchinson.
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The retail landscape has seen a change in Old Sandwiche Town.
Community members are expressing disappointment over the closure of a neighbourhood grocery store.
Westside Foods Olde Town Grocer on Sandwich Street closed before the Christmas holidays and now the building is up for sale.
The past chair of the Sandwich Improvement Area remembers shopping at the store in the 1960's when it was an IGA.
Mary Ann Cuderman hopes the new owners will keep it as a grocery store, saying it’s vital to the high number of students and seniors who live in the neighbourhood.
"We pride ourselves of being a community here and part of the community is having the services that you need in the community especially like this for a transient community with all the university students,” says Cuderman.
“Plus we have a great deal of senior citizens that don't have access to cars and rely on walking and being in close proximity to their services and of course a grocery store is one of the essential ones.”
How Trump Won the Presidency
If you want to know how a man with a lifetime of winning ways in business and media won the presidency despite 1. Being outspent 2:1 2. Ninety percent negative press coverage 3’ Losing every debate 4. Two divorces 5. Four trips to bankruptcy court 6. and a few uncouth quotes Read Don Surber’s latest book, Trump the Establishment: The Elitists Never Learned in 2016
Relive the attacks by “Cadillac conservatives” and limousine liberals, incestuous and ethically (and professionally) compromised media; armies of lobbyists and political consultants used to enriching themselves while not advancing their candidates’ interests, pollsters and prognosticators, an out of touch Republican establishment, and political dynasties playing from the same hoary handbooks. It’s accurate, riveting, amusing and insightful.
Fullerton’s downtown is a popular nightlife spot, and plenty of folks are getting there safely using ride-sharing apps such as Uber and Lyft. But they weren’t always getting dropped off safely.
Many drivers were stopping on Harbor Boulevard or Commonwealth Avenue in the heart of downtown to drop off their riders, blocking traffic and putting people in danger, officials said.
So the city has created 13 loading and unloading locations in the downtown, where ride-sharing drivers can stop for up to 5 minutes to pick up or drop off riders between 6 p.m. and 2 a.m. daily.
The parking areas are primarily off Harbor from Santa Fe Avenue to Wilshire Avenue.
City officials worked with Uber and Lyft to identify the heaviest used areas for drop offs, officials said. Existing unloading zones set aside for business deliveries during the day are being used in several cases.
The pilot program will be tried out for 90 days. The City Council will have to decide to make it permanent.
Army troops today busted a militant hideout and recovered arms and ammunition including Pika machine gun and two AK-type rifles from a forest in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir. In a pre-dawn search operation, Army and team of Sub Divisional Police Officer (SDPO), Mendhar, J-K Police busted a major cache of arms and ammunition in dense forest near Mendhar in Poonch, a Defence spokesman said.
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Based on inputs from reliable sources, a crack team of Rashtriya Rifles Troops and JKP personnel launched the joint search operation busting the cache of arms and ammunition along with war-like stores, the official said.
The recovered items included a Pika machine gun with 90 belted rounds, AK 74 rifle, AK 47 rifle, two UBGL launchers, 22 UBGL grenades, two Chinese grenades, ICOM radio set with antennae and approximately 500 AK 47 rounds, the spokesman said.
The Violent Femmes have always saved some of their best concerts for their home state. Last time the trio launched a tour of small Wisconsin theaters, they got a live album out of it, 1999's Viva Wisconsin . Now, 19 years after that tour, they've announced another one. On the heels of a solid new album (last year's We Can Do Anything ), the band will tour the state in October, stopping at five small to mid-sized theaters. Friend of the band Brett Newski will open each date.
The dates are below, along with links where tickets for each show will be on sale starting Friday, Sept. 8.
Oct. 20
South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center, South Milwaukee
http://southmilwaukeepac.org/
Oct. 22
Grand Theatre, Wausau
http://www.grandtheater.org/
Oct. 24
Barrymore Theatre, Madison
http://www.barrymorelive.com/
Oct. 25
State Theatre, Eau Claire
http://www.eauclairearts.com/
Oct. 27
Meyer Theatre, Green Bay
https://meyertheatre.org/
DSS Properties in London
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Haiku's monthly activity report for March is out has been out for weeks now, and it contains some interesting nuggets as the team moves closer to beta, but one stood out to me:
Kalisti5 got the PowerPC build working again. It is still not possible to boot PowerPC images very far, but at least it is now possible to compile them, and our buildbots are now happily doing so.
I find it interesting that there's people at Haiku still working on PowerPC support. It'd be interesting if they ever manage to support Apple PowerPC hardware, if only to offer yet another choice besides MorphOS.
In a metaphor for the ‘New India’ envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Red Fort in Delhi has installed 360-degree, panoramic cameras to capture the leader’s address to the nation on the 70th anniversary of independence from British Rule, so that everyone can feel like they are a part of a united country.
But where do India and its neighbour and rival Pakistan stand with Britain now? The relationship, sometimes harmonious, often abusive, between the former colonist and its south Asian outposts goes back more than 400 years to the days of the East India Company.
Aurea is where Philips pushes itself to the limit and this year's third incarnation features an LED backed panel as well as 250 in the frame for the ambiance of the Ambilight effect.
Philips offers a 80,000:1 Dynamic Contrast ratio on both TV sets, a 100Hz Clear LCD and a 2 millisecond response time. There's 2 x 15W speakers tucked into the 8mm frame which itself smooths nicely into the main panel.
There's an upgraded pearl remote, Wi-Fi, Ethernet and a PC network link (DNLA) and a whole five HDMI 1.3 ports to play with. Always a treat to get hands on with Philips AV.
How major US stock indexes fared Monday
Facebook plunged to its worst loss in four years Monday and led a rout in technology companies. The social media company's stock fell following reports that a data mining firm working for the Trump campaign improperly obtained data on 50 million Facebook users.
On Monday:
The S&P 500 index lost 39.09 points, or 1.4 percent, to 2,712.92.
The Dow Jones industrial average slid 335.60 points, or 1.3 percent, to 24,610.91.
The Nasdaq composite retreated 137.74 points, or 1.8 percent, to 7,344.24.
The Russell 2000 index of smaller-company stocks skidded 15.49 points, or 1 percent, to 1,570.56.
For the year:
The S&P 500 is up 39.31 points, or 1.5 percent.
The Dow is down 108.31 points, or 0.4 percent.
The Nasdaq is up 440.85 points, or 6.4 percent.
The Russell 2000 is up 35.05 points, or 2.3 percent.
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U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions says people are 'making too much' out of President Trump's response to the violence that broke out in Charlottesville.
DAYTON, WA - A former Washington state corrections officer faces up to 16 ½ years in prison after pleading guilty to sex crimes against children.
Benjamin G. Smith, of Dayton, pleaded guilty last week in Columbia County Superior Court to first-degree child molestation, third-degree child rape and other charges.
After he was arrested in January, Smith resigned from his job as a corrections officer at the Washington State Penitentiary in Walla Walla. He had been in that post since 2008.
Smith was arrested on allegations that he had sex with a child between 14-15 years old as well as sexual contact with that same child and another between the ages of 12-13 for years. Both children are known to Smith.
He is currently being held in Franklin County Jail because of security concerns.
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The 2018 prom court for Bradford High School features, left to right, Ivee Brubaker, Andy Branson, Destiny Otte,Clay Layman, Paige Canan, Josh Phillips, Hannah Fout, Hunter Penkal, Sammy Grow, and DQ Millhouse. Bradford’s prom will be held from 8-11 p.m. May 5, at the school, followed by the after-prom at McBo’s in Versailles.
Coates (hamstring) does not carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Jets after practicing fully Friday.
With Kenny Britt (knee/groin) almost assuredly out this week, Coates could see some looks in Week 5, but we'll need to see him get a full and productive game in before recommending him as a fantasy lineup option. Ricardo Louis, Rashard Higgins, Bryce Treggs and Kasen Williams are the Browns' other healthy wideout options this weekend.
Madison County officials were urging residents in Owens Cross Roads to stay aware of weather conditions Monday because of a broken storm siren.
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The siren in Owens Cross Roads is in a repair shop, according to a message from the Huntsville Madison County Emergency Management Agency.
Officials said residents should monitor local media reports and use a NOAA weather radio or phone apps for storm warning information.
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Aug 11 (Reuters) - AFC Group Holdings Ltd
* Appointment of Hao Long to position of chief financial officer
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Investigators determined that the victim was headed westbound on a Honda motorcycle when he hit the back of a Dodge. Authorities say a former NFL player was driving a truck that struck and killed his 3-year-daughter in the driveway of their suburban Phoenix home.
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Carter-Williams (knee) took part in full-contact drills at Friday's practice, Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer reports.
The Hornets still haven't provide much in the way of a firm return timeline for Carter-Williams, who underwent a procedure on his knee in August. At the team's media day, coach Steve Clifford indicated that Carter-Williams would be sidelined "for a while," but his return to full contact Friday is certainly a step in the right direction. Still, the expectation is that Carter-Williams could miss time to begin the regular season, meaning rookie Malik Monk could be asked to fill in at backup point guard behind entrenched starter Kemba Walker.
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POLICE are searching for an individual believed to have broken into the Lautoka Magistrates Court registry over the weekend.
Police spokesperson Ana Naisoro said the break-in occurred between Saturday and Sunday morning.
"According to our reports, some documents, cash and a mobile phone were stolen," she said.
"While I can confirm the report, I cannot go into details about the items stolen in the burglary case as the investigations are ongoing."
Ms Naisoro said no arrests were made.
According to officials at the Lautoka Police Station, a few individuals were taken in for questioning and were later released.
About 200 tow truck drivers rode in a "Slow down, Move over rally" Sunday in Tuscaloosa.
It was also a memorial ride for Tow truck driver John Hubbard who was hit and killed on the side of I-59 around this time last year.
Participants hope they bring awareness to drivers about moving over a lane when Law enforcement agencies, emergency responders, and tow truck drivers are working close by.
“His death kind of brings a little bit more to the table because of all of us were trying to be together for one thing and that's the Move Over law,” said Chris Hair President of Alabama Towing and Recovery.
“Protect first responders such as these ladies and gentleman here on scene today, because they are out there every day on the line to make sure motorists are safe,” said ALEA Trooper Reginal King.
State troopers said over the last 5- years there have been over 800 road side crashes that have taken place in Alabama.
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Ronnie and Bernard give the seatbelt and safety demo to the passengers on the flight.
Harvey Weinstein won’t testify before a grand jury reviewing rape and sex assault allegations against him, according to a statement released by his representatives Wednesday.
The disgraced movie mogul made the decision based “on the advice of his attorneys,” the statement says.
“After being unfairly denied access to critical information about this case that was needed to defend him before the grand jury, Mr. Weinstein’s attorneys decided that there was not sufficient time to properly prepare Mr. Weinstein,” the statement says.
Weinstein, 66, was charged Friday in two alleged sex attacks in Manhattan in 2004 and 2013.
More than 80 women have publicly accused him of sexual misconduct from harassment to rape.
Weinstein, who has retained veteran criminal lawyer Benjamin Brafman, has denied engaging in any “non-consensual sexual conduct.”
Smith (back) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Packers, Michael Cohen of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Smith has not practiced since exiting Wednesday's session with back tightness. That alone would not provide optimism, but Cowboys' owner Jerry Jones indicated that he would be surprised if the veteran left tackle was unable to play, according to David Helman of the Cowboys' official site, although he is still likely to be a game-day decison.
The Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on 18th April, 2017 has transacted the following: 1.The Board of Directors approved the publishing of Audited Financial Results of the Company for the Quarter ended 31st March, 2016, on or before 31st May, 2017. Accordingly, the publication of unaudited results is dispensed with. 2.The Board considered, discussed and approved the on-going compliances related to the quarter ended 31st March, 2017 along with ongoing Business propositions.Source : BSE
April 21 Greaterchina Professional Services Ltd
* Yip Chung Wai, David, an executive director of company, was arrested by ICAC
* Arrest of Yip has no material adverse impact to group and business and operations of group remain normal Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Florimon was diagnosed with a broken right foot after fouling a pitch off himself during Tuesday's game against the Dodgers, Matt Gelb of The Athletic Philadelphia reports. He'll be officially placed on the 10-day disabled list later Wednesday.
Florimon has largely served as a utility infielder for the Phillies this season, appearing in 33 contests and slashing .263/.323/.491 over 62 plate appearances. It's unclear if Florimon will require surgery to address the fractured foot, so until the Phillies make a decision on that front, an official timetable for his recovery won't be known. In any case, Florimon will likely be in store for an extended absence, though his loss may be mitigated to some degree by the impending return of shortstop J.P. Crawford (forearm), who kicked off a rehab assignment at High-A Clearwater on Tuesday.
MacEachern penned a one-year, two-way contract with St. Louis on Tuesday.
MacEachern has yet to make his NHL debut, instead developing his game in the minors with AHL Chicago. A product of Michigan State University, the winger was taken by the Blues in the third round of the 2012 NHL Draft. Look for the 24-year-old to continue playing in the minors (AHL San Antonio) for the 2018-19 season.
Phone records and intercepted calls show that members of Donald J. Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign and other Trump associates had repeated contacts with senior Russian intelligence officials in the year before the election, according to four current and former American officials.
American law enforcement and intelligence agencies intercepted the communications around the same time that they were discovering evidence that Russia was trying to disrupt the presidential election by hacking into the Democratic National Committee, three of the officials said. The intelligence agencies then sought to learn whether the Trump campaign was colluding with the Russians on the hacking or other efforts to influence the election.
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Homestead guard Jack Ferguson will begin his college basketball career this fall in Hamilton, New York after committing to Colgate University on Tuesday. On to the next chapter... Thanks to EVERYONE who supported me and thanks to all of the coaches who recruited me.
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CASE special edition 175th-anniversary skid steers and compact track loaders are rolling off the line in Wichita, Kansas. John Dotto takes you behind the scenes of the manufacturing process to show some of the first special-edition skid steers to roll off the line.
KABUL: There is no military solution to the conflict in Afghanistan that is forcing record numbers of people from their homes, United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres said on Wednesday, during an unannounced visit to the war-torn country. Guterres' first visit as secretary general comes as the Afghan government faces internal turmoil, insurgents make gains nationwide and the international military coalition mulls plans to send thousands more troops to help struggling Afghan forces.
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When Earth Hour returns on March 24, two Niagara pubs will be hosting unplugged performances as part of Mill Street Brewery’s Lights Out series.
For one hour each year, the world is encouraged to power down and switch off their lights for Earth Hour to show solidarity with global efforts to secure nature, celebrate the diversity of life, and reconnect with Earth.
Mill Street has teamed up with Indie Week Canada to bring local musicians to participating restaurants and bars in support of Earth Hour for a one-hour unplugged acoustic performance. In Niagara, two venues are participating: Grimsby’s Forty Public House will host Rob Fitzgerald, while the Kilt and Clover Pub in St. Catharines will welcome Cory Cruise.
Like Earth Hour, the performances will run from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Two Hollywood stars were craving some privacy for their latest meal out.
E! News has learned Katie Holmes and Jamie Foxx had dinner Sunday night at Nobu downtown in New York City.
According to an eyewitness, the Dawson's Creek star was dressed casually with very little makeup on and she wore a floppy hat that covered some of her face.
We're told the pair stayed in the restaurant for about 90 minutes before leaving at the same time.
It's just one of the many low-key nights out Katie and Jamie have enjoyed in recent months. Whether it's the 2018 Grammys or star-studded birthday parties, the pair has managed to avoid photographers on many occasions.
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WHITEHALL, Mich.--- Whitehall entered the night leading Monatgue by one game in the West Michigan Conference standings. The Vikings got the 71-67 victory and clinched at least a share of the WMC title.
Employees at Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens helped rescue and rehouse over 50,000 honey bees thought to have been colonizing in a garage in Avondale, Ohio, for around 25 years.
A clip shared to the organization’s Facebook page shows zoo workers safely removing the colony with a suction device, alongside honeycomb and brood. The brood is the eggs, larvae and pupae of honeybees.
According to the clip, the bees will be used for observation, education, and exhibition for zoo visitors.
The bees will join the zoo’s existing bee colonies, both at the zoo itself and at a nearby 650-acre farm in Turtlecreek Township.
The clip had earned over 38,000 views at the time of writing. Credit: Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden via Storyful
About a dozen of factory workers were injured after a melee broke out at an advance New Year party which an auto sparepart factory held for employees at a resort hotel in Nakhon Nayok province last night (Dec 10).
The advance party was held at the resort for workers of the company’s production line in Ayutthaya and Sing Buri provinces.
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Aug 15 (Reuters) - Hangzhou Silan Microelectronics Co Ltd
* Says it adopted new accounting policy disclosed by the Ministry of Finance on May 10, regarding subsidy
* Effective June 12
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Today Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 48. South wind 7 to 9 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon.
Tonight Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. North wind 8 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Partly sunny, with a high near 28. Wind chill values as low as 4. North wind 11 to 16 mph.
Tuesday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. North wind 7 to 9 mph.
Wednesday Partly sunny, with a high near 26.
Wednesday Night A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Thursday Mostly sunny, with a high near 22.
With the ball in his hand, Reagan County’s Trey Ortiz helped will his team to a historic Regional Quarterfinal victory.
The junior, who had just pitched a one-run complete game, immediately gave all the credit to his teammates.
“When I’m on the mound I know they are behind me,” Ortiz said. “They have my back, and that lets me focus on throwing strikes.”
Ortiz’ attitude toward the game exemplifies Coach Edward Soto’s reasoning for his team having so much success this year.
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian authorities have detained a woman from Myanmar in connection with the investigation into the death of Kim Jong Nam, the half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, Malaysian state news agency Bernama reported on Wednesday.
The woman was detained in the low-cost terminal of the Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Bernama reported, citing a deputy inspector general of police.
No other details were immediately available.
Malaysian police were not immediately available for comment.
South Korea’s spy agency suspects two female North Korean agents assassinated the estranged half-brother of the North Korean leader on Tuesday, South Korean lawmakers in Seoul said earlier.
Most people are keen to put off death for as long as they can, eating healthily and taking care of themselves to spend as much time as possible with their loved ones.
"You only live once" is how the old saying goes, but every now and then somebody decides to test that theory.
Sky News takes a look at six people who faked their own death.
Joanne Mendes, executive director of the New England Convenience Store & Energy Marketers Association (NECSEMA), has notified the organization’s board of directors that she plans to retire this fall. Mendes has served as the leader of the group since spring 2016.
Mendes helped lead the association during its formation after the Independent Oil Marketers of New England and the New England Convenience Store Association merged to form NECSEMA.
In addition to Mendes, the association is led by Gwen Forman of Cumberland Farms, association chair; Lisa Lawringer Brown, director of marketing and membership; and Ray Leather, director of energy and environmental affairs.
A description of the executive director position has been posted to various trade job sites.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - PRFOODS AS:
* SAYS 11 MONTHS OF 2017 UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED SALES REVENUE AT EUR 59.8 MILLION UP BY 48.4 PERCENT Y-O-Y
* SAYS 11 MONTHS OF 2017 SALES REVENUE INCREASED BY 15.6 PERCENT
* SAYS SALES REVENUE IN NOVEMBER INCREASED BY EUR 3.8 MILLION UP 66.5 PERCENT COMPARED TO NOVEMBER 2016 Source text : bit.ly/2AK5hUo Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
April 13 Gudou Holdings Ltd :
* Group is expected to record unaudited consolidated net profit of between RMB1.4 million and RMB5.7 million for three months ended 31 March 2017
* Expected result mainly due to recognition of sales of joyful apartments
* "Group is expected to record a lower level of finance costs for period than corresponding period in 2016" Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Nothing is more frustrating to Greek taxpayers than the conviction that all the money they pay the state ends up in a black hole.
It’s hard not to feel that way when almost daily we see reports about futile public sector hirings and outrageous favors to the administration’s political cronies. At the same time, there are many out there who work hard and pay their taxes only to have their legitimate expectations snubbed by politicians. It is time they reacted.
Many have already left the country. Those who remain must make their voices heard before they too are left with no other option but to flee.
TORONTO, April 17 Canada's main stock index posted its biggest gain in more than six weeks on Monday as heavyweight banking stocks bounced back from a recent slip and several industrial miners also gained as Chinese data showed surprising growth. The heavyweight financials group jumped 1.4 percent as bond yields recovered somewhat from multi-month lows, with Toronto-Dominion Bank up 2.1 percent at C$66.20 and Bank of Nova Scotia adding 1.5 percent to C$77.14.
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April 13 Infosys Ltd, India's second-biggest software services exporter, reported a slightly higher-than-expected fourth-quarter profit as the company added more clients in the $100 million-plus category.
Consolidated net profit for the Bengaluru-based company rose 0.2 percent to 36.03 billion rupees ($557.01 million) in the quarter, while revenue grew 3.4 percent to 171.20 billion rupees. (bit.ly/2oupjxB)
Analysts, on average, had expected Q4 consolidated profit of 35.67 billion rupees, according to Thomson Reuters data.
The company, in the spotlight recently due to differences between founders and board members over governance issues, has beaten analysts' profit estimates in seven of the last nine quarters. ($1 = 64.6850 Indian rupees) (Reporting By Arnab Paul in Bengaluru; Editing by Muralikumar Anantharaman)
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Less than a month after federal immigration officials raided nearly 100 7-Eleven stores nationwide, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents conducted another sweep this week in Northern California, officials said Thursday.
This time, ICE agents searched 77 businesses in the San Francisco and Sacramento areas in what was believed to be the largest localized raid since President Donald Trump took office, the San Francisco Chronicle reported.
The raid underscores ICE acting director Thomas Homan’s call for a “400 percent increase” in agency operations focusing on workplaces, the paper reported.
Italy ISD Superintendent, Mr. Lee Joffre is developing a Superintendent Student Advisory Council for Italy ISD. The purpose of the Council is to provide students an avenue to develop and share ideas for continuous school improvement. The agenda item for the meetings will be driven by the students. All parents of qualifying students are encouraged to discuss this opportunity with their children. The application is attached.
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The post-Christmas blues seem to have finally caught up with UK consumers. However, for investors, the interesting trend to note is the continued strong growth in spending in restaurants and bars, while the clothing and footwear retail segment continues to suffer declines in spending.
Concerns grow in South Korea about the US missile defense system known as THAAD , or the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense system, and whether it can protect Seoul from a North Korean attack. CNN's Anna Coren reports.
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Las Vegas Metro police said they are investigating a shooting Tuesday afternoon.
Officers responded to the incident at 1:10 p.m. on 28th Street and Cedar Avenue, near Eastern Avenue and Bonanza Road.
According to Officer Larry Hadfield, of Las Vegas Metro police, a man was shot multiple times. He was taken to University Medical Center in unknown condition.
An investigation is ongoing.
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Newly obtained text messages between Strzok and Page show personal relationship with federal judge who presided over Michael Flynn's case.
While the Patriots defeated the Falcons to become Super Bowl 51 champions in Houston, back in Colorado law enforcement agencies were busy defending state roads from impaired drivers. From Feb. 3 to Feb. 6, the Colorado Department of Transportation , Colorado State Patrol and local law agencies collaborated for the Super Bowl DUI enforcement as part of The Heat Is On campaign.
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Dennis Edwards, who performed as lead singer for the Motown group the Temptations, has died at aged 74.
He died in Chicago, his family told CBS News. They did not disclose the cause of death.
Edwards joined the Temptations in 1968 and had a number of hits including two Grammy award-winning songs, Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone and Cloud Nine.
He pursued a solo career in the 1980s, and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1989.
Edwards, who would have turned 75 on Saturday, had solo hits such as Don’t Look Any Further and Coolin’ Out.
Fans have paid their respects on social media, and civil rights activist Jesse Jackson described Edwards as “so talented”.
The Temptations was one of the leading male vocal groups of the 1960s and early 1970s, and helped define the signature Motown sound.
The group went through various line-ups and tackled a wide range of musical styles.
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April 24 (Reuters) - HORIZONTAL SOFTWARE SAS:
* FY OPERATING LOSS EUR ‍​4.1 MILLION VERSUS LOSS EUR 2.6 MILLION YEAR AGO
* FY NET LOSS EUR 4.6‍​ MILLION VERSUS LOSS EUR 2.8 MILLION YEAR AGO
* FY REVENUE EUR ‍​4.3 MILLION VERSUS EUR 5.3 MILLION YEAR AGO
* Q1 REVENUE EUR 1.4 MILLION UP 33 PERCENT Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
Gurin makes the dual benefit of Ceramic-Tourmaline into a triple one with 20% discount on its Flat Iron Hair Straighteners. Market demand has increased following the increased quality standards with the competitive pricing. It has gained distinction from most due its dual material of Ceramic and Tourmaline.
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Ghanaian leaders, especially ministers must lear to talk by head instead of by heart.
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Vice President Pence first learned that former national security adviser Michael Flynn had misled him about the nature of his contact with a Russian official on Feb. 9, a full two weeks after other White House officials were briefed on the matter, an aide to Pence said on Tuesday.
The timing indicates that Pence would have become aware of the controversy around the same time that a Washington Post report was published, detailing the degree to which Flynn had been in contact with the Russian ambassador to the United States on the issue of sanctions, Pence spokesman Marc Lotter said.
The Associated Press reports that Zoo Atlanta had a Super Bowl wager with the Roger Williams Park Zoo in Rhode Island. It was agreed that the losing city would have to name an animal after the winner's star quarterback.
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× Saturday’s First Warning Forecast: Plenty of sunshine, but very cold
We are tracking a 50/50 weekend on tap. Expect dry weather today and some wet weather for Sunday.
Temperatures will struggle to get out of the 30s today. Expect highs in the mid and upper 30s. Winds won’t be as strong. Clouds will move in throughout the day. Milder on Sunday, but we are tracking an area of low pressure which will bring us rain later in the day. Highs in the mid 50s.
A few lingering showers to start the work week. Temperatures will drop into the mid 40s. We’ll start warming up again on Tuesday. Clear to partly cloudy skies with highs in the mid 50s. Up to 60 on Wednesday, but we have some rain that will move in.
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Roma star Kostas Manolas talked to Uefa.com a few hours before the kick-off of Liverpool Roma at Anfield Road. The Greece International was asked his thoughts on tonight’s opponents with a focus on his former team-mate Mohammed Salah.“Liverpool are an amzing club. They play an offensive football and have pacey players that can cause us trouble. The fight from the first to the list minute and it’s going to be a very tough game for us. Just like against Barcelona. We now that nothing is impossible so we believe we can make it.”“I love Roma because the passion of fans is just umbelievable. If never never seen anything like this before in my career. Their passion is incredible and I am happy to be here. I will always do my best.”“Salah is a good friend of mine, we usually talk to the phone. He deserves the praise for what he has achieved this season but me team-mates and I will give it all to stop him and Liverpool. It doesn’t happen every day to play a Champions League semi-final, you have to do your best.”
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PARTNER NEWS: Mahindra Comviva has won an Aegis Graham Bell award for TerraPay, an international payment network that offers wholesale remittance services to mobile wallet providers. TerraPay connects all payment service providers “in a single global clearing and settlement network” to enable cross-border funds transfers “from any instrument and to any instrument, all identified by the individual’s mobile number,” the company says. Mahindra Comviva was also awarded for its Radar and Mobiquity Wallet platforms.
Rain and snow mix it up in Charlotte
While the North Carolina mountains and foothills got measurable snow on Friday Charlotte got a cold rain with an occasional glimpse of snow.
Our main construction goals for the project in the final week were to finish up the adobe on the walls, hang the doors and windows, finish the glass bottle wall, and grade the subfloor. With the help of some great volunteers and local workers, all of these tasks have been completed and the structure is looking beautiful!
There have been a whole lot of developments in the construction of the ecohut over the last month. This is mainly due to the fantastic volunteers we’ve had on site who’ve helped us cover an immense amount of ground; it’s really starting to look like a library (minus the books). Shortly before leaving on our trip to Laos, we reached a major milestone: the final earthbag was placed! After 2,000 bags, it felt incredible to be done.
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German police nab Russian wanted for 13 years by South Korea
BERLIN (AP) — German police say they have arrested a Russian man who has been sought by South Korea for more than 13 years as a suspected accessory to murder.
Federal police said Monday that the 53-year-old, whom they didn't identify, was arrested at Munich airport as he was in transit between Moscow and Prague. He is now in custody awaiting extradition.
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The handwritten note, on Royal Yacht Britannia crested paper, reveals his hopes of people appreciating "the things I try to do after I am dead". Charles writes that it has been "pretty awful having to live through all the misinterpretation and the flak" following the break-up.
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Police chase a man, first by car then on foot, who didn't want to be breath-tested.
WHILE most people were having a glass of champagne or beer at the stroke of midnight on New Years Eve, two Richmond LAC Highway Patrol Officers were busy chasing down an unwilling breath test candidate.
Just before midnight on December 31 police were carrying out stationary breath testing on River Street Ballina.
A car pulled up short of police then drove down Bagot street, Tamar street, Canal road then into Saunders Oval.
Police followed in a highway vehicle.
The driver, a 24 year old Ballina man, ran across the oval then entered the front yard of a private residence on Kerr street.
He jumped a fence, then was detained by police.
He was taken to Ballina Police station where he was charged with High Range PCA and trespassing.
He was also given an infringement notice for a traffic offence and had his licence suspended.
He will appear in Ballina Court later this month.
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These photos show how residents of Enugu, Abia, Ebonyi state complied with the Sit-at-home order issued by the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB on May 30th to mark Biafra Day.
The proscribed group ordered their members to sit at home to remember their leaders who died in the struggle for the actualization of Biafra. See more photos below...
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– GFW has posted the following to their official website:
“GFW has concluded its internal consideration of the events surrounding the suspension of Alberto El Patron. While it is apparent that initial reports unfairly characterized El Patron’s involvement in the incident in the Orlando airport, we are nonetheless disappointed with the manor in which he dealt with this situation; we expect more decorum from all on the GFW roster, especially the World Champion.
We have communicated with El Patron our decision to strip him of his championship title. No decision has been taken as to the date on which he will be reinstated to the roster, the conditions of which are a private matter between the company and El Patron.”
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Meet some of the standout 24 Hour Fitness applicants that earned the opportunity to train with U.S. national teams on "The Next Olympic Hopeful."
Magnolia Springs, Alabama, is tucked away on the Magnolia River in South Alabama. Even though it's known by some as a pass-through town on the way to Gulf Shores , Magnolia Springs has its own heart, with stories that date back to its settlement as a Spanish land grant in 1800.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has unfurled national flag fourth times on the occasion of 71st Independence Day of India at Red fort. He saluted to all those who made sacrifices for the freedom of India.
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Bradley Cooper has unveiled the first trailer for his directorial debut "A Star is Born" for CinemaCon attendees Tuesday evening to hearty applause.
Cooper stars in his remake of "A Star Is Born" alongside Lady Gaga as a burgeoning singer. He says his co-star is a revelation in the film.
Cooper told the audience of theater owners and exhibitors that he knows that this movie is a big swing, but says you can't control what moves you.
"A Star is Born" is three years in the making, and features live-singing on real stages at festivals like Glastonbury and Coachella.
It hits theaters on Oct. 5.
Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn didn't hold back when it came to getting their PDA on over the weekend!
Making a rare public appearance together, the couple was attended Jingle Ball in New York City and had everyone around them swooning over their sweet romance. Not only were they spotted dancing and singing along at the show—to none other than Tay's bestie Ed Sheeran—but they were even seen holding hands and sneaking in a kiss at one point.
In fact, photogs caught the pair leaving Madison Square Garden following the concert, holding hands as they made their way out of the venue. Taylor looked chic in a multi-colored, plaid winter coat with chunky, gold-adorned boots, while Joe rocked jeans and navy sweater and jacket.
March 30 North Arrow Minerals Inc
* North Arrow to sell Contwoyto project, Nunavut
* North Arrow Minerals- Entered agreement with Crystal Exploration Inc under which Crystal will acquire North Arrow's 100% interest in Contwoyto project
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Wani was first arrested by Delhi Police’s Special Cell in 2005 Wani reportedly told police he was working as a “carrier” for Shah — collecting money for him Wani was first arrested by Delhi Police’s Special Cell in 2005 Wani reportedly told police he was working as a “carrier” for Shah — collecting money for him
A Delhi court on Monday extended by six days the ED custody of alleged hawala dealer Aslam Wani, who was arrested in connection with a money laundering case against separatist leader Shabir Shah. Duty Magistrate Pankaj Sharma allowed the ED to question Wani till August 20.
During the proceedings, advocate M S Khan, appearing for Wani, opposed the plea and moved an application, alleging that ED officials compelled the accused to sign documents. Wani was first arrested by Delhi Police’s Special Cell in 2005 Wani reportedly told police he was working as a “carrier” for Shah — collecting money for him.
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Orange cones and signs lead up to major construction on southbound I-75 between Ottawa River Road and I-280 interchanges. Another lane has closed in the area for work.
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Ed Sheeran may have told his fans he was taking a much needed break but we got a great New Year surprise! Ed’s message of new music!
Big Red took to twitter this morning to share the news:
Unfortunately, Ed didn’t give up much more info than that (a new album, or tour dates) but he NEW MUSIC THIS FRIDAY? We’ll take it!!!
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Mark Chapman is joined by former Newcastle striker Alan Shearer and former Tottenham midfielder Jermaine Jenas to discuss Manchester United's dominant performance against West Ham and question if Jose Mourinho's side can win the title this season.
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GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — No. 21 Florida will pay tribute to local legend Tom Petty during its game against LSU on Saturday.
The Gators announced Thursday they will play Petty hit "I Won't Back Down" at the end of the third quarter at Florida Field.
Petty died Monday at UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles a day after he suffered cardiac arrest at his home in Malibu, California. He was 66.
Born and raised in Gainesville, Petty once worked as a groundskeeper at the University of Florida as he tried to make it in the music industry. Usually backed by the Heartbreakers, Petty broke through in the 1970s and went on to sell more than 80 million records.
Florida athletic director Scott Stricklin says: "Let's celebrate together what he meant to the world of music and what he meant to this community."
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OTTAWA, April 13 Canada's Finance Minister Bill Morneau will meet with his Ontario counterpart next week to discuss affordability issues in the Toronto housing market, a spokesman said on Thursday.
Morneau will meet Ontario Finance Minister Charles Sousa on April 18. The acceleration in home prices in Toronto has prompted some economists to worry the real estate market in Canada's largest city is in a bubble. (Reporting by Andrea Hopkins)
The very idea of digital woodworking is something new and strange to a lot of woodworkers, so it’s only natural there are a lot of questions. For many, the big question is “where do I start?” The answer is easy. Learn to draw using Computer Aided …
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The Sharon boys basketball team will look to avenge their football team’s loss to Quaker Valley in the Western Final in December as the Tige…
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – Albany Police are investigating a reported shooting in the area of Henry Johnson Boulevard and First Street.
Officers say the 43-year-old victim suffered a gunshot wound to his leg at 3:30 a.m. Sunday. He was treated for the injury at Albany Medical Center.
Police say the suspect is currently unknown.
[India], Mar 19 (ANI): Two IndiGo aircraft were grounded on Monday due to a technical glitch.
An A320 (non neo) aircraft operating Cochin-Mumbai and another A320 (non neo) aircraft operating Mumbai-Goa, had technical snag detected during departure. Both aircraft were immediately withdrawn for rectification.
"Issues in An A320 (non neo) aircraft operating Cochin-Mumbai and another A320 (non neo) aircraft operating Mumbai-Goa have been rectified and aircrafts are back in operation," read an official statement.
"Out of 2000 plus flights in past 48 hours we detected 5 technical snags and out of these only one aircraft has been grounded. Rest four aircraft are back in operation," it added. Earlier on Sunday, three Indigo aircraft were grounded within 24 hours owing to technical glitch as well as fuel leakage. On March 13, Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) grounded 11 Airbus 320 Neo aircraft owned by Indigo Airlines and Go Air following multiple instances of engine-related problems. (ANI)
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accused "of the mattoon high school shooting". [b15]mattoon shooter court folo-vo "the court" re-scheduled the boy's next hearing "for february 15th". you may recall.. the september 20th shooting inside "the mattoon high school cafeteria" left "1"-student hospitalized. at the suspect's last hearing.. we learned "the suspect" has been seeing "a psychiatrist". we were told "the psychiatrist" will testify at the next hearing. "doctor lawrence jeckel" will offer his recommendations.. as to where the boy should receive "mental health treatment" as his case proceeds. "police" have made an arrest in this week's
Central Coast defender Antony Golec has been stretchered off in Sunday's A-League match with Melbourne Victory, the beanpole journeyman breaking his leg in a clash with goalkeeper Lawrence Thomas.
Golec stretchered off in A-League clash
The pair collided just after the half-hour mark at AAMI Park, with the Mariners trailing 2-0.
Golec's leg struck Thomas' head in a tight race to reach a cross.
Once initial concerns for a possible spinal or head injury to the Victory gloveman subsided, it became clear the 27-year-old had suffered a serious injury.
He was administered morphine on the ground, with a seven-minute delay before his removal from the penalty box and down the race.
Mariners medicos told Fox Sports the initial diagnosis was a fractured tibia - ending his season and requiring a lengthy recovery.
At the time of his substitution, Victory led through breakaway strikes from Leroy George and Besart Berisha.
MONTICELLO -- The 2017-18 Sages girls basketball squad won a sectional title for the first time since 1999 as well as earning a fifth straight regional title. That's thanks in large part to versatile senior Tatum McCall, who averaged 14.7 points, 4.7 assists and 4.8 rebounds per game.
McCall will get a chance to play at the Division-I level for UIC after signing with the Flames this week. Her coach, first-year leader Tasha Pointer, is a perfect fit for the strong guard -- Pointer is a Chicago legend who was a 1997 Parade All-American before leading Rutgers to the 2000 Final Four.
Tatum is the daughter of Jami and Brian McCall. She plans on majoring in finance.
Garbage carting mobster sentenced for violent threats It’s legal to yell at someone over the phone — but you better not threaten them! That’s the message Manhattan federal Judge Kevin Castel had for reputed wiseguy Anthony Bazzini...
Feds ask judge to ignore plea for leniency by alleged mobster He says he’s no Tony Soprano — but he sure sounds like one. The feds have asked Manhattan federal Judge Kevin Castel to ignore a plea for leniency by real-life...
2 alleged mobsters cop pleas in extortion case Two reputed mobsters facing an extortion trial next week for a massive gangland effort to control the New York-New Jersey garbage-carting industry suddenly copped pleas on Thursday. The 11th-hour deals...
Officials say rescuers are searching for up to six people still missing after landslides killed at least 141 in southeastern Bangladesh.
Fire department deputy director Jasim Uddin said Thursday that all of those still missing were in the worst-hit region of Rangamati.
Elsewhere, the government turned its focus to providing food and other aid to some 4,500 people whose homes were swamped by mud and debris unleashed in the landslides Tuesday.
With power cut off since Tuesday in the remote, hilly region, information was slow to trickle out.
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TOKYO, Oct 6 (Reuters) - Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike, whose new conservative party is challenging Japan's ruling bloc in an Oct. 22 election, said on Friday there was no need for a major change in the Bank of Japan's hyper-easy monetary policy and there should not be any sudden change under the next central bank chief.
In an interview, Koike told Reuters the BOJ had adopted a hyper-easy monetary policy, adding: "Unfortunately, this has not cured deflation. But I think there is no need for a big change in direction."
Asked about desirable policy under the next BOJ governor, she said, "There will probably be parts that are an extension of current policy. If there were a sudden change, I think that would have an impact on the stock market."
BOJ Governor Haruhiko has been the main architect of monetary policy under Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, and his 5-year term expires in early April 2018. (Reporting by Linda Sieg and Ami Miyazaki; Editing by Clarence Fernandez)
When popping the question to the woman you want to spend the rest of your life with, make sure to avoid these proposal mistakes.
1. Social media proposal: When proposing, avoid doing it on Facebook, Twitter or any other social media outlet.
2. Electronic proposals: Don’t pop the question over e-mail, text or even an e-card.
3. Tattoo proposals: Avoid tattooing a proposal onto your body. On the outside chance she says no, you don’t want a permanent reminder.
4. Large public proposals: While you might think a proposal at a large venue like a sporting event is a great idea, she might not like the very public proposal.
5. Food proposals: Proposing with food (on a pizza, on personalized condiment packaging, on M&Ms, etc.) is generally not the most romantic way to propose.
6. Valentine’s Day proposal: Believe it or not, some women don’t find it romantic to be proposed to on Valentine’s Day. Feb. 14 is already special, so try to find a different day to propose.
RANDOLPH -- A new supermarket is planned to open in Randolph next year, according to a report.
Weis Markets hopes to move into the site of the former A & P, DailyRecord.com said. The 54,200-square foot location is at the corner of Route 10 and Center Grove Road.
The report didn't say when the store might be ready.
Trader Joe's to open another store in N.J.
The Sunbury, Pa.-based chain has 204 stores in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, New York, Delaware, Virginia and West Virginia.
Weis Markets employs about 18,000 associates, according to its website. There are other New Jersey locations in Mount Olive, Hackettstown, Hillsborough, Newton and Franklin Borough.
Acme has been the only grocery store in Randolph since the A&P closed in late 2015. A Wegmans opened in Hanover less than a month ago.
Jeff Goldman may be reached at jeff_goldman@njadvancemedia.com. Follow him on Twitter @JeffSGoldman. Find NJ.com on Facebook.
Police are urgently appealing for information trace a man who has gone missing in Leeds.
Adam Spenceley, aged 34, was reported missing shortly after 2am today (Wednesday) from Leeds General Infirmary after he had attended the A&E department.
images from the hospital CCTV this morning.
West Yorkshire Police says it is "very concerned" for him and believe he may be sleeping rough in a vehicle.
He is described as white, five feet, eight inches tall, slim, with strawberry blonde hair and is pictured on the hospital CCTV.
Det Insp Phil Jackson, of Leeds District CID, said: “We are very concerned for Adam’s welfare and urgently need to find him and check that he is okay.
“We have some information that suggests he may be sleeping rough in a vehicle and we would like to hear urgently from anyone who has seen him or who has any information that could assist in tracing him.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Leeds District CID via 101 quoting log number 158 of July 4.
A dog has been locked inside a vehicle at 12 S. Lake Ave. in Bergen for at least the last 45 minutes, says a caller to dispatch.
An officer is responding.
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We know quite a few things about the royal family's dress code, including how many times they have to change on Christmas day (hint: it's a lot), why Prince William doesn't wear a wedding ring, or why Kate always wears a clutch. While the members of the family all have their own style, there's one thing that they do all have in common: poppies.
Every year, Harry, William, Kate, the queen, and every other royal are seen wearing a red flower on their clothes around Remembrance Day, where they honor fallen soldiers who suffered or died in WWI and WWII. In the UK, poppies are sold by the Royal British Legion, and the donations help those in need within the Armed Forces community.
Whether they have two or four petals, are made out of plastic, or are encrusted with precious stones, poppies seem to always be worn in the same way, but is there a right way to do so? Read on to learn more about their significance and how they're meant to be worn.
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Police investigating an historic sex offence at a school in the 1960s are appealing for people to come forward with information.
They have received a report of an alleged indecent assault by a male teacher against a child, then aged 11.
The offence is alleged to have occurred at Earnseat Prep School in Arnside in 1968.
Officers investigating are keen to hear from any pupils or staff who will have attended or worked at the school at the time of the alleged offence who may be able to assist with enquiries.
If you have information which could assist, please contact Cumbria Police on 101.
Vielma was claimed off waivers by the Pirates on Monday, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.
Vielma will join Pittsburgh after being cast off the Phillies' 40-man roster in order to clear space for a potential Rule 5 draft pick. The 23-year-old is better known for his glove and defensive versatility, as he hit just .229/.273/.280 between Double-A and Triple-A last season. Assuming he sticks with the Pirates until spring, he should compete for a utility job.
Police are investigating after a body was discovered under a mattress on top of a roof near the intersection of 33rd and Strong.
Police are investigating after a body was discovered under a mattress on top of a roof near the intersection of 33rd and Strong.
Officers were called to the area around 2:00 p.m. on Monday.
When they arrived, they found a white man on the roof of the building under a mattress. It was later discovered that he had suffered multiple stab wounds and gunshot wounds.
According to Kansas City, Kansas Police Chief Terry Zeigler, the death is being investigated as a homicide.
On Thursday, the man was identified as Bryant Anderson, a 31-year-old from Kansas City, Kansas.
The incident is still being investigated, so anyone with information is asked to call the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS (8477).
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A Montrose man has appeared in court accused of stabbing a woman inside a Dundee wallpaper shop.
Gordon Ayre, 54, is alleged to have assaulted the woman to her severe injury, permanent disfigurement and danger of her life at Select Wallpaper on 2 August.
He appeared at Dundee Sheriff Court to face a single charge on petition.
During a brief private hearing he made no plea or declaration and the case was continued for further examination.
Mr Ayre was remanded in custody and is expected to return to court this week for a further hearing.
Shrader explains what Memorial Day means to him
By WILLIAM PAINE
william.paine@southwesttimes.com
Saturday veterans and their supporters gathered at the Union Hall across from the Volvo plant for the Local 269 UAW Ride for Freedom-Run to the Wall event. Each year, motorcyclists from around the area gather to participate in a ceremony honoring America’s fallen soldiers before climbing onto their motorcycles and riding to Washington D.C. where they will join thousands of other veterans as a part of the larger Rolling Thunder event.
The theme of this year’s event was “Close to Home,” which was appropriate because the guest speaker was Dale Shrader, a highly decorated Army veteran from just down river in Narrows.
Chief Warrant Officer Shrader, who joined the Army in 1989 before retiring in 2014, talked about a particular experience he had in Somalia as part of Operation Restore Hope in the early 1990s.
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BALTIMORE, MD – A Baltimore father has been charged with murdering his 5-month-old son.
Perry Nelson-Johnson, 31, turned himself in Tuesday morning after police announced charges in his son, Emmanuel Johnson’s, death. Police say Nelson-Johnson’s version of events that led to the the child’s death don’t add up.
The death turned murder investigation began when authorities found the baby’s injuries more serious than the story Nelson-Johnson told police. A history of abuse was found on the infant.
Police say Nelson-Johnson repeatedly beat Emmanuel in the head with a blunt object that caused major trauma. They believe that Nelson-Johnson, who is partially-blind, possibly used his walking stick to harm the child.
Nelson-Johnson and the infant’s mother called police and told them that he had fallen off of a bed and injured his head, but the autopsy revealed the child as been recovering from a number of older wounds all over his body.
The child’s mother hasn’t been charged, but police say that could change.
SAN JOSE, CA (AP) — A Texas couple whose 5-year-old daughter died in a crash involving a driver who was allegedly using Apple’s FaceTime video chatting app is suing the tech company.
The lawsuit filed this month in Santa Clara Superior Court accuses Apple of not implementing iPhone features that would automatically disable FaceTime based on technology that calculates highway speeds.
Apple hasn’t responded to the lawsuit and didn’t immediately respond to an email Saturday seeking comment.
Moriah Modisette was killed in a 2014 Christmas Eve accident near Dallas. The lawsuit obtained by California television KTLA claims police found FaceTime running on the iPhone of the driver who struck the Modisette family at 65 mph.
The family claims Apple knew the risks of using FaceTime while driving because the company patented “lock-out” technology in 2008.
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Jennifer Lopez and former New York Yankee Alex Rodriguez have slowly waded into the public eye since word of their relationship surfaced in March. Recently, the couple visited the Dominican Republic and made a trip to the Fundación MIR in La Romana, a nonprofit educational center for children in need. According to the organization’s website, J-Lo and A-Rod acted very much like a couple.
Related: What’s Going on with J-Lo and A-Rod?
“It was clear both J.Lo and A.Rod enjoyed their visit to the Fundación MIR, affectionately hugging and smiling throughout,” the nonprofit reports, according to Billboard. While at the school, Lopez and Rodriguez distributed 400 backpacks and other school supplies.
Lopez shared a photo of her visit on Twitter, writing “Such a beautiful afternoon visiting with the students at #fundacionmir.”
The couple that philanthropizes together…
It's Thursday morning, and you're with the Cambridge News live blog, keeping you up to date with the latest traffic and travel news from across the county, and beyond.
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April 24 (Reuters) - PSG Group Ltd:
* DIVIDEND FOR YEAR UP 11% TO R4.15 PER SHARE
* FY HEADLINE EARNINGS PER SHARE OF 9.08 RAND VERSUS 10.01 RAND YEAR AGO Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reuters.Briefs@thomsonreuters.com)
Four Year old Injured When Dropped From Third Floor by Relative
Police later identified the man as the girl's uncle.
ST. CLOUD, Minn. (AP) – St. Cloud police say a 4-year-old girl suffered injuries when she was dropped by a relative from a third-story balcony.
WJON reports Assistant Police Chief Jeff Oxton says a witness told officers the man was holding the child by her wrists while standing on the balcony before dropping her about 5 p.m. Sunday.
The girl was taken to St. Cloud Hospital.
Police later identified the man as the girl’s uncle.
He was arrested and taken to the Stearns County Jail.
The Delhi's Patiala House Court on Tuesday granted bail to meat exporter and controversial businessman Moin Akhtar Qureshi in a money laundering case.
Qureshi was arrested on August 25 and sent to ED custody by the trial court the next day for the thorough probe in the case against him and others. He is presently in judicial custody.
Qureshi has been questioned several times in the past by ED which is probing his role following the registration of two FIRs under the PMLA, it had said.
The earlier PMLA case against Qureshi was lodged by the ED in 2015, based on an I-T prosecution complaint, ED had said.
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At about 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Columbus police were sent to the area of 25th Street and Lockerbie Drive about multiple reports of a child running near traffic, said Lt. Matt Harris, Columbus Police Department spokesman.
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10 states back Arkansas' court fight over lawmaker testimony
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Ten states back Arkansas' argument that legislators should not be forced to provide documents or testify regarding a state law that prevents cities and counties from banning discrimination against LGBT people.
The states on Tuesday asked to file a brief in support of Arkansas before the state Supreme Court, which last year halted efforts by the university city of Fayetteville and the American Civil Liberties Union to seek the documents and testimony from the two legislators who sponsored the 2015 law. The states requesting to file the brief are Texas, Alabama, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Oklahoma and Kentucky.
The Arkansas Supreme Court struck down Fayetteville's anti-discrimination ordinance last year, saying it violates the law. But justices didn't rule on the constitutionality of the law itself.
Regarding your editorial “You’ve Been Cleared for a Faster Landing” (June 6): As with any organization the performance of the air-traffic control system (ATC) can doubtless be improved. Nevertheless, the safety record of U.S. air travel is among the best. Privatizing the ATC doesn’t mean market competition will enhance its performance. There will be no market competition, and as a nonprofit where is the incentive for improved performance? Finally, using cost as a justification makes as much sense as awarding parachute contracts...
Agudosi was waived by the Cardinals on Monday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Agudosi was signed to the 53-man roster in late November but never figured into the Cardinals' offensive plans. The 23-year-old could return to the team's practice squad if he clears waivers.
Bones by Francis Meslet – France
‘This picture was taken in a well-known French memorial for the centenary of the first world war. You can see the other side of this memorial looking up over your head. Another point of view’
FG Approves N44 Billion Workers’ Promotion Arrears, Salary Shortfall
THE Federal Government has approved the sum of N44 billion for payment of backlog of promotion arrears, salary shortfalls and other staff claims owed to public servants since 2012. Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs Winifred Oyo-Ita, made this known during an interactive session with civil servants at the Public Service Institute, Kubwa, […] The post FG Approves N44 Billion Workers’ Promotion Arrears, Salary Shortfall appeared first on Daily Times Nigeria. Nigeria News from Nigeria Newspapers Read Full Story
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - The Condors will be giving away soccer balls to the first 2,000 fans who are 17-years-old and younger at Friday nights game on Feb. 2nd.
The game is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. and will be located at 1001 Truxtun Ave.
Thirty eight year old Canadian national Gabriel Bochnia was fatally shot early this morning while he and his wife along with their three children were exiting his vehicle at his house in the Chula Vista Area of Corozal Town. Police say that while Bochnia was opening his gates, an armed man with his faced covered with a rag who he recognized as “Polo” ran up to him and fired several shots in his direction. Bochnia was then shot to his abdomen. The gunman then turned his firearm to Bochnia’s wife, 27 year old Jeshanah Zetina. Fortunately he missed. “Polo” then ran, into the Recalde Stadium. Bochnia was rushed to the Corozal Community Hospital with the assistance of some neighbors. He was then transferred to the Northern Regional Hospital where he died while receiving treatment. Bochnia migrated to Corozal Town from Canada years ago. He was an avid basketball player.
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La Bonita Supermarkets announced the opening of their largest location at 2203 Civic Center Drive (Google).
La Bonita Supermarkets are celebrating the grand opening of their largest location in the Las Vegas Valley with a family friendly event.
The free event will be held at the new supermarket at 2203 Civic Center Drive, near Lake Mead on Saturday, May 19 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mariachi group 'Alma del Sol' will perform live for guests during the celebration. The event features giveaways and other goodies.
This is the sixth La Bonita Supermarket in the Las Vegas area and is the largest location, according to a release from the chain. The new 55,000-square-foot store features a juice bar, a large fresh-food kitchen, a meat, produce and bakery department, a release said.
More information about the new store and other locations is available on the La Bonita Supermarket website.
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In Molapo Leisure Gardens Francistown has found a new place which has definitely brought a new vibe in the city.
The Leisure Gardens are exactly what the doctor has ordered for fun lovers.
Molapo Leisure Gardens offers complete venue service, programming, entertainment, special event, coordinating high quality activities and competitive Holiday home hospitality.
After hosting successful events like Spring Break and Green Jam Sundays, this hidden serene location is now in demand, and expected to be fully booked for November and December in no time.
Scott Pelton of Bellingham, Washington shared footage of his super adorable 2-year-old daughter, Sloan, excitedly completing an obstacle course that ends with her setting off a bunch of stomp rockets.
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Russian authorities detained one of the people suspected of organizing the St. Petersburg metro terrorist attack two weeks ago, TASS, the Russian government-owned news agency, reported Monday. He was identified as Azimov Abror Akhralovich and was arrested just west of Moscow.
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Recent rain is unlikely to be enough to break Otago’s drought. Farmers are still feeling the pressure of the extreme January heat as low water stocks start to take their toll.
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NEW YORK (AP) — It was one of New York City’s most enduring mysteries, but a jury may have written the final chapter in the 1979 disappearance of 6-year-old Etan Patz (AY’-tahn payts).
After a lengthy trial, jurors on Tuesday convicted 56-year-old Pedro Hernandez of luring the boy into a basement and killing him.
Hernandez was a stock boy at a convenience store along Etan’s morning walk to the school bus.
Hernandez confessed years ago to choking the boy, but his lawyers say that admission was a figment of his imagination.
Jurors say they believe Hernandez has a mental illness, but is not delusional and can tell right from wrong.
Hernandez’s lawyer says he will appeal the verdict.
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Brent crude oil prices moved above $65 per barrel following the closure of the Forties North Sea pipeline. The development did knock out major supplies from a market that was already tightening following OPEC-led production cuts.
Brent crude futures on Tuesday, the international benchmark for oil prices, sat at $65.07 dollars a barrel at 0211 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures were at 58.21 dollars a barrel.
Britain’s Forties oil pipeline, the nation’s largest at a capacity of 450,000 barrels per day (bpd), shut down on Monday after cracks were discovered“The market reaction shows that in a tight market, any supply issue will quickly be reflected in higher prices,” said ANZ bank.
The increase in Brent prices widened its premium to WTI prices. This makes U.S. oil exports more attractive.
JOHANNESBURG, March 29 The top six of South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC) are divided down the middle on whether to remove Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan, two sources told Reuters.
President Jacob Zuma, who is part of the top six wants to replace Gordhan and has the support of Chairwoman Baleka Mbete and Deputy Secretary-General Jessie Duarte, the sources said.
Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa, Secretary-General Gwede Mantashe and Treasurer-General Zweli Mkhize want Gordhan to remain and have expressed their opinion to Zuma, the sources said.
Zuma does not need the support of the top six to hire and fire ministers but should top ANC members openly criticise his decision it would likely weaken his position in the party. (Reporting by Joe Brock; Editing by James Macharia)
Monday while reacting to NFL players Michael Bennett and Marshawn Lynch sitting for the national anthem before preseason games last week, ESPN “Pardon the Interruption” co-host Tony Kornheiser questioned the purpose of even playing the “The Star Spangled Banner” at professional sporting events.
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“If you don’t want to stand for the anthem, you don’t have to,” Kornheiser said. “A lot of times I say it in half jest, but I’m getting to the point where it’s not even half jest anymore. I don’t even know why they play the anthem. I mean, play the Beach Boys. I like the Beach Boys.”
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A 3-year-old Melbourne boy was airlifted to a hospital Monday after he was found in the pool at his home, Brevard County Fire and Rescue officials said. Melbourne 3-year-old airlifted after being found in pool A 3-year-old Melbourne boy was airlifted to a hospital Monday after he was found in the pool at his home, Brevard County Fire and Rescue officials said.
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Isaacs said in the complaint that her attempts to secure a promotion and a raise at Pop were unsuccessful and that Scarlett — who the suit alleges is younger and has less experience — was promoted and named her supervisor. She also said that she was demoted to the title of "regional vice president" as opposed to "vice president" of sales.
The FGCU baseball program survived the first two days of the Major League Baseball draft unscathed, but on day three, three Eagles were selected.
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Police in Ohio are urging residents in surrounding states on Monday to be on alert for a man who they say shot and killed an elderly passerby and then posted a gruesome video of the killing on Facebook.
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The Carole King and James Taylor Story takes audiences on a journey through the careers of six-time Grammy Award winner and 20-time platinum hit-maker Carole King and five-time Grammy Award winner American folk legend James Taylor.
It comes to the White Rock Theatre in Hastings on Friday May 4 at 7.30pm.
This show performed by Phoebe Katis and Dan Clews gives fascinating insight into the lives of two great stars, featuring passionate renditions of Fire And Rain, Sweet Baby James, I Feel the Earth Move, Natural Woman, You’ve Got a Friend and many more, and comes fresh from a sell-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe festival. Tickets £24.
Pitcher Nick Curtis admitted wasn’t attempt to throw strikes as much as he was attempting to hit that bat with the ball.
Curtis is one of the coaches for an Optimist Youth baseball team in the coach-ptich league, where throwing strikes and keeping score is not the priority, but having fun and keeping cool is.
The key to being the pitcher when your team comes to the plate is to throw the ball in the strike zone, but, more specifically, throw the ball where your batter can hit it.
“You do need to know where your batter can hit the ball,” one coach said.
With the exception of the coach doing the pitching, the game is mostly the same – players slide, or fall down, to avoid being tagged, infielders often stop the ball with their body and not their glove and second base seems to be the busy spot where players collide.
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Reliance Jio has introduced exclusive offers on two Samsung devices — “Galaxy J2 (2018)” and “Galaxy J7 Duo” — bundling them with cashbacks and other benefits for Jio users.
As part of the scheme, for “Galaxy J2 (2018),” Jio subscribers can avail instant cashback vouchers up to Rs 2,750 along with a 100GB 4G data benefit, read the information available on Jio website.
Similarly, “Galaxy J7 Duo” is available for purchase with double data benefits that would come with four and more recharges.
For users subscribed to Jio prepaid plans of Rs 198 and above, the offers on both the devices will be valid till September 30.
Customers can get access to more information about the offers on Reliance Jio’s official website.
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London-based songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and vocalist, Marika Hackman, covers an expansive range with her music. From grunge guitars to folk-like vocals, each song is different and pulls you in. Marika Hackman makes her Milwaukee headline debut this summer, in support if her latest album, “I’m Not Your Man”.
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James Jewell VFW Post #3547 elected new officers on April 14 at their regular meeting.
The newly elected officers are:
Commander: Jesse Cox
Senior Vice-Commander: Ed Sturges
Junior Vice-Commander: Andre Paez
Quartermaster: Bob Terhune
Chaplain: Ken Curto
Trustee: Dave Barnes
Trustee: Earlyn Betsill
Trustee: Jim Perrault
The VFW Post remains open and only the bar is closed at the present time.
The Post will host special events and rentals and the bar will be available on a donation basis.
The monthly meeting for VFW Post #3547 will be on the second Saturday of every month at 10:00 a.m.
For more information on membership or usage of the Post, call 289-4096 or 289-2439.
Kentucky State Police have issued a warning about counterfeit money showing up at businesses in McCracken County.
State Trooper Corey King says several $100 and $20 counterfeit bills have been circulating throughout western Kentucky and local stores have accepted the fake money.
Meanwhile, a wave of fake bills recently came through Weakley and Carroll Counties with the phrase “for motion picture use only” marked on the back, which is identical to the Kentucky counterfeit money’s design.
Kentucky State Police say several counterfeit bills were passed through Lexington late last year, also containing the “for motion picture use only” marking on the back.
This fake prop money can be purchased online in bulk shipments.
Kentucky State Police are currently investigating this case.
Pope Francis has given priests in the Diocese of Ahiara, Nigeria, 30 days to write him a letter.
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MIAMI (CBSMiami) – A Broward County man accused of killing his pregnant wife and her father is now facing an additional charge in the death of his unborn baby.
Cassandritz Blanc was arrested last month and charged with the premeditated murder of Martine Bernard, 20, and her father Roosevelt Bernard, 68.
Investigators say he confessed to their killings and mutilating their bodies afterward.
Blanc has pleaded guilty to all the charges against him.
He’s being held in the Broward County jail without bond.
He’s due back in court next Tuesday.
BOSTON — Marijuana companies will be banned from most Massachusetts municipalities when recreational sales begin this summer.
The Boston Globe reports that a review of the state’s 351 cities and towns shows at least 189 have barred retail marijuana stores.
This is according to a Globe review of municipal records, local news reports, and data collected by the office of Attorney General Maura Healey.
Almost a third of those local bans on marijuana businesses are indefinite, while others are temporary to buy local officials time to set up zoning rules. For consumers, this means only a handful of pot shops will be open in July, when state officials promised the market would open.
Some cities, like Lawrence have implemented bans over fears that the access to pot will exacerbate opioid problems.
Related: Everything you need to know about Massachusetts’ proposed social use regulations
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A man who deputies say opened fire on another in a heinous shooting has been arrested
A Georgia sheriff said officers were "desperate... . This photo provided by the Elbert County Sheriff's Office taken on Oct. 13, 2015 shows inmate Ricky Dubose.
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Saudi Arabia will allow cinemas to open from next year, for the first time in more than 35 years, it has been announced.
The first cinemas are expected to open in March 2018, after a resolution was passed paving the way for licences to be granted to commercial movie theatres.
The ultra-conservative country shut down its cinemas in the 1980s, after many clerics branded Western and other movies sinful.
The Saudi government said there will be 300 cinemas with around 2,000 screens built in the country by 2030.
It is the latest push in the Muslim kingdom's social reform programme as it also attempts improve its image around the world.
PHOENIX (AP) — Mookie Betts beat the Boston Red Sox in the first salary arbitration case of the year. The All-Star outfielder will get a raise from $950,000 to $10.5 million instead of the team's $7.5 million.
Arbitrators Daniel Brent, Mark Burstein and Phillip LaPorte made the decision Wednesday, a day after hearing arguments.
The 25-year-old hit .264 with 24 homers and 102 RBIs last year, when he made his second straight AL All-Star team. He batted .318 with 31 homers and 113 RBIs in 2016.
His gap was the largest among the 27 players who swapped figures with their teams on Jan. 12. Just two of them reached agreements, leaving the rest headed toward hearings, which are scheduled through Feb. 16.
Teams won eight of 15 decisions last winter. Several clubs refused to negotiate after the exchange of proposed arbitration salaries, a so-called file and trial strategy.
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BIG PINE KEY, Fla. - Firefighters from seven different agencies continued to battle a large brush fire Tuesday in Big Pine Key after the blaze burned about 100 acres.
Cammy Clark, a spokeswoman for Monroe County, said the fire was about 50 percent contained. Clark said firefighters focused their efforts Tuesday on protecting 30 homes near the fire and putting out hot spots.
Clark said a helicopter crew made several air drops using about 800 gallons of water for each run.
Clark said the area was especially susceptible wild fires because of high winds, lack of rain and the large amount of debris left over from Hurricane Irma.
The fire, which sparked around 2 p.m. Sunday, quickly spread westward. Local, state and federal agencies from as far north as Miami-Dade County traveled to battle the blaze. At least two homes were destroyed and the residents of Big Pine Key lost power for several hours.
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If you're looking for a bright spot this season, here's one: Denis Gurianov is hitting his stride with the Texas Stars . Sean Shapiro's latest at Wrong Side of the Red Line takes a look at Gurianov 's development and how he's adjusted to life in North America-from the faster game to getting his driver's license.
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EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) – Thousands of National Grid customers across Massachusetts will soon notice a spike in their gas bills.
According to National Grid, a programming mistake led to 12,000 meters incorrectly recording just half of customers’ actual gas usage.
National Grid spokesperson Bob Kievra said the faulty meters are being reprogrammed. Though customers will receive higher bills moving forward, they will not be charged for the gas that was used and not paid for as a result of the programming error.
National Grid declined to say how much the unbilled gas cost the company.
Kievra said National Grid plans to replace about 140,000 meters this year.
In keeping with their annual tradition, pupils at Tydd St Mary Primary School took to the village streets to celebrate St George’s Day on Monday.
Complete with samba band and school dragon Cedric, the pupils paraded through the village.
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Shower and storms will come to an end Monday evening in Southeast Oklahoma, while storms may develop shortly in the panhandle.
Central Oklahoma will continue to see partly cloudy skies with temperatures dropping to the low 70's Monday evening.
There is a slight chance rain and storms will make it into far Western and Northwest Oklahoma overnight, but chances will increase by Tuesday morning for the same area.
Coverage should expand to the east during Tuesday afternoon. Highs will top out around 90 degrees.c
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Police say a man wanted for the murder of a Brampton woman has been found dead.
The body of Nicolas Anthony Young was discovered in the town of Shelburne, north of Orangeville.
Police say his death is not being treated as suspicious.
A Canada-wide warrant was issued for Young’s arrest Thursday.
He was wanted for the murder of 30-year-old Hoden Said, who was found with “obvious signs of trauma” to her body in a Brampton residence on January 27th.
NATIONWIDE, (WOWO) – The American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMA) and the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) have teamed up to create “Check the Chip Day.”
Pets with microchips have a greater chance of being reunited with family members if they are lost or stolen. But, it’s important to remember to keep the microchip up-to-date with current information.
Check the Chip Day is meant to remind pet owners to check or update the registration information linked to the microchip.
AVMA tells pet owners to make an appointment with a local veterinarian for microchipping if the pet isn’t already microchipped.
If pets are microchipped, check the registration information in the microchip manufacturer’s database to make sure it’s up-to-date.
For more information, visit the AVMA website.
Athens, Greece-based hard rockers, DangerAngel, have released another video from their third album, All The King’s Horses, out now via MelodicRockRecords. Check out “Call My Name“ below:
Tracklisting:
“To Kill A Saint“
“Dia De Los Muertos“
“Dead In The Water“
“Who You Are“
“Call My Name“
“Best Of Me“
“All The King's Horses“
“Speak To Me“
“Will You Follow“
“How About Right Now“
“Devil's Waltz“
“The Hollow Men“
“Call My Name“ video:
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ATLANTA (AP) - Julio Teheran has been picked as the Atlanta Braves' opening day starter.
The 27-year-old right-hander will be making his fifth straight opening day start. He is 1-1 with a 1.88 ERA in his first four, including six scoreless innings against the Mets last year.
Teheran was 11-13 with a 4.49 ERA in 2017.
Atlanta opens its season on March 29 at home against Philadelphia.
The Braves also agreed to a minor league contract with right-hander Anibal Sanchez. The 34-year-old right-hander allowed two runs and six hits in four innings during a 6-3 win over Houston on Sunday. Sanchez is a candidate to open the season as the fifth starter.
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A BRENTON Surrey half-century was backed up by Beechworth’s bowlers on Saturday as the Wanderers defeated Wangaratta Magpies by 67 runs.
The Magpies were sent into field at the Norm Minns Oval on Saturday without club captain Zac Guilfoyle, but showed the fighting spirit of a young team by taking the early wicket of Stewart Pearce, bowled out by Nick Hallam.
But with Kayde and Brenton Surrey at the crease, the Magpies needed to find another breakthrough before the brothers took the game away from them.
Their stand lasted just 34 runs, but Kayde’s quick 23 set the platform for Brenton to launch.
A 27-run partnership between Brenton and Cam Fendyk (two runs) showed the poise and prowess of ‘Boomer’.
After Fendyk, Brenton formed a 63-run partnership with Alessandro Belci (27 runs) and with that the Wanderers passed the 130-run mark.
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LYNCHBURG, Va. - Lynchburg's former deputy fire chief will spend at least six months behind bars for embezzling thousands of dollars.
Jason Campbell faced 11 felony counts of embezzlement in relation to an investigation of the Lynchburg Fire Foundation after discrepancies were found in the organization's finances.
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He was sentenced Tuesday to 20 years with more than 18 years suspended, according to Lynchburg Commonwealth's Attorney Bethany Harrison.
He will also have to pay $71,807 in restitution.
The 42-year-old resigned last year after discrepancies were found in the Lynchburg Fire Foundation.
A later review by the fire department showed Campbell had been inappropriately using his city-issued credit card.
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The Limestone District School Board has appointed a new trustee to fill the seat left vacant last month after the sudden death of David Jackson.
Construction workers work to install 35,800 feet of new sewer ranging from 78 inches to 15 inches in diameter on Gulf Road and Whitman Boulevard on April 12. Morning Journal file
Gulf Road has reopened and returned to normal traffic at 35 mph, according to a news release from the city of Elyria.
Much of Gulf between Vista Court and the Wastewater Pollution plant has rough and uneven asphalt installed, the release said.
It is a temporary fix while there is heavy construction traffic operating between Whitman Boulevard and the wastewater plant, according to the release.
Whitman is closed at Gulf and no traffic is permitted, the release said.
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Watch out for slow-moving, heavy construction vehicles that operate on Gulf between the wastewater plant and Whitman, the release said.
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The United States is advancing toward the first transfer of a prisoner from the Guantanamo Bay detention center under US President Donald Trump, the US military told Reuters on Monday, a move that would repatriate the detainee to Saudi Arabia.
The transfer of 43-year-old Ahmed Muhammed Haza al-Darbi appeared to have stalled in February, when he became eligible but was not repatriated, as allowed under the terms of al-Darbi's 2014 plea bargain agreement.
The US military said at the time it was waiting for assurances from Saudi Arabia's government to move forward on his departure.
On Monday, the Pentagon suggested that process was back on track. Navy Commander Sarah Higgins, a spokeswoman, said the Defense Department was "reviewing information received from Saudi Arabia regarding al-Darbi's transfer."
"The transfer process is moving forward," Higgins said. "I have no further information on transfer timing."
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Police responded to numerous reports of hate graffiti tagged on cars, sidewalks, garages, fences, trees and other property in southeast Portland.
The reports started coming in at 8:15 a.m. Sunday from people on Southeast 33rd Avenue between Division Street and Powell Boulevard.
A responding officer found several swastikas painted on property in the area. Some neighbors were able to quickly wash away the graffiti.
At least six vehicles were damaged, along with other property in the neighborhood.
One witness reported seeing a white male with a backpack in the area prior to finding the graffiti, but that person was not located by police.
Anyone who was the victim of vandalism but has not yet filed a report should call the police non-emergency line at 503-823-3333.
Anyone with information about this investigation, including surveillance video, is asked to email CrimeTips@portlandoregon.gov.
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Kim K Getting Dragged By The Navy
Is it our (and the rest of the internet’s imaginations) that whenever a black woman of prominence – Beyonce, Rihanna, Cardi B, or someone like that – shines, Kim Kardashian follows right along with a nude pic or some sort of attention slore-y act? For people who ascribe to that belief, they have a newfound justification. Because as soon as Rihanna announced her lingerie line, Kim K put half her vag on blast to announce her perfume. Seriously?
Rihanna: *does something*
Kim Kardashian: I'M DOING THAT TOO!!! — Now eject reject, witcho ratchet ass (@ZaynDiamonds) April 20, 2018
Twitter and the navy came for her headpiece. Crazy. Take a look at the slander and receipts.
Soo Thunderbirds will be out to snap a three-game losing streak when they return to Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League action on Saturday.
After dropping a 4-2 decision to the Elliot Lake Wildcats at Centennial Arena on Friday, the Soo is slated to visit the Espanola Express.
Start time is 7:30 p.m. at the Espanola Regional Recreation Complex.
The T-Birds fell to 29-12-2-1 (wins, losses, overtime losses, ties) on Friday after falling behind 2-0 in the first 16 minutes.
Lucas Theriault and Tyler Malpass scored goals for the Soo, outshot 40-37 on the night.
Wunderlich Securities Inc. is preparing to move its corporate headquarters - currently in East Memphis, where the investment firm employs 110 people - to Downtown's One Commerce Square. That's according to the firm's CEO Gary Wunderlich, who said a lease hasn't been signed yet but that Wunderlich employees were told of the impending move in a meeting Wednesday, June 14, at the firm's 6000 Poplar Ave. office.
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Baku. 1 March. REPORT.AZ/ The funds received by the Armed Forces Relief Fund until March 1 unveiled.
Report was informed in the press service of Azerbaijani Ministry of Defence (MoD).
According to the approved decree No.755 of President of the Republic of Azerbaijan dated 17 August 2002, prior to 1 March 2017, the Armed Forces Relief Fund's AZN account amounted to 80.385.012,74 manats, dollar account amounted to 212.673,88 USD, the euro account amounted to 6235,69 euros and the ruble account amounted to 5000,0 rubles.
Actor and producer Wesley Snipes, known for his role in the Marvel Comics trilogy Blade, will speak at the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Sloans Lake on July 27 to promote his debut novel, “Talon of God.”
Snipes will appear in conversation with coauthor Ray Norman and Walter Chaw, President of Operations at AlamaDrafthouse, which co-sponsors the event along with Tattered Cover Book Store. The novel tells the story of a holy warrior and a faithless doctor who try and prevent a powerful demon from establishing hell on earth. The fantasy novel will be sold on July 25 through Harper Voyager.
Attendees will receive a signed hardcover copy of the novel. After the book talk, Snipes will introduce a screening of “Blade II.” The in-person screening will be $40 per person, and there will also be a $35 overflow theater where the talk will be live streamed. Tickets go on sale Thursday, June 15 at 9 a.m. through Alamo Drafthouse Cinema.
Why “Blade II” and not “Blade”? It’s a house favorite, the theater told us.
Make-up free Tamara Ecclestone shops up a storm with her daughter Sophia... after she publicly shames Beverly Hills hotel for 'horrible service' But choosing to sport a much more laid-back look on Monday, Tamara Ecclestone flaunted her natural beauty as she ditched the make-up for a shopping trip with her three-year-old daughter Sophia Ecclestone-Rutland in Brentwood, California. The mum-of-one, 32, decided to indulge in a spot of retail therapy to brush off her recent troubles, as just days before she had publicly hit out at The Peninsula Beverly Hills for the 'horrible experience' she'd had when visiting the hotel for an Easter breakfast.
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MOGADISHU, Somalia — New African soccer confederation president Ahmad says he is open to Somalia hosting international games again and has invited the country to start with a friendly against neighbour Djibouti.
Ahmad made a two-day visit to Somalia on Monday and Tuesday, his first official trip as president of the Confederation of African Football after beating Issa Hayatou in an election last month.
Ahmad says holding friendlies first in the Somali capital Mogadishu "will help a lot."
Somalia President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed used Ahmad's visit to request his country be allowed to host international soccer again. The last international in Mogadishu was in 1988.
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BHUBANESWAR: The State Government on Tuesday hiked the dearness allowance (DA) for its employees and pensioners with retrospective effect from January 1, 2018.
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik approved a proposal in this regard. The DA has been increased by 2 per cent. With this DA for the employees has increased to 7 per cent, a statement issued by the Chief Minister’s Office stated. Dearness relief (TI) for persons getting pension at revised rate have been increased by two per cent.
Besides, TI for persons drawing pension at pre-revised rate has been increased by three per cent, the statement said. The State Government had increased DA for its employees by 1 per cent in November last year.
Doha : Qatar’s Central Bank said on Monday banking transactions at home and abroad were continuing normally despite the diplomatic crisis which has seen several Gulf countries sever ties with the emirate.
In a statement released on the state-run Qatar News Agency (QNA), Central Bank governor Sheikh Abdullah bin Saud Al-Thani dismissed concerns over liquidity levels, reports AFP. “The banking and banking transactions and procedures in the State of Qatar continue to be normal, both at the level of local financial transactions and between the Qatari banking sector and foreign banks,” the statement read.
It added that the governor ‘stressed that the liquidity levels in the Qatari banking sector are good and meet all customer requirements’. Doha is seeking to reassure customers as it is gripped by the biggest diplomatic crisis to hit the region in years.
TULSA, Okla. – A Delta flight was forced to land in Tulsa following a disturbance on board.
Tulsa International Airport officials tell KJRH that a Delta flight was diverted and forced to land on Wednesday morning after a disturbance involving a passenger.
Officials say the plane landed and the passenger was taken off the plane.
The flight I’m on just had to emergency land in Tulsa so the police could escort a man off the plane. (It’s a crazy story) As a witness to the whole situation, I have to say that @Delta did a great job handling it. Good job, @Delta ! Also, love the amount of leg room! 💁🏻‍♀️ — Lisa Zimmerman (@Leese_Zimmerman) May 30, 2018
NEW YORK May 2 U.S. companies' ability to raise cash to run their business improved to its strongest level since mid-2015 in April as defaults among riskier firms were limited due to an improving economy, a report from Moody's Investors Service released late Monday showed.
The rating agency said its "Liquidity-Stress Index" fell to 4.9 percent last month, which was the lowest since July 2015. It was 5.3 percent in March.
The Moody's index falls when corporate liquidity rises and it rises when liquidity condition deteriorates.
"Speculative-grade liquidity continues to keep defaults in check with a growing economy helping profits and a lack of meaningful maturity and covenant concerns over the next year," Moody's said in a statement. (Reporting by Richard Leong; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
Home Indiana Evansville Evansville Police Need Help Identifying Wallet Theft Suspect December 11th, 2017 Britney Taylor Evansville, Indiana
Evansville Police are looking for a man they say stole someone’s wallet. The unknown suspect is accused of taking the wallet from the Evansville Surgery Center from an employee. Police say he fraudulently spent over $800 of the victim’s money.
The suspect is a black man, wearing a black jacket, black jean pants, and boots.
If you have any information about this incident, you are asked to call Det. Bickel at 812-436-7994.
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Bernadette Peters and Post columnist end long-running feud Michael Riedel once wrote a series of excoriating columns about the actress when she starred in “Gypsy“ on Broadway.
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Broadway barks out a tribute to Mary Tyler Moore Broadway – through the voice of stage icon Bernadette Peters – barked out a touching tribute Saturday to late actress and noted animal lover Mary Tyler Moore. Peters, “The Good...
Nadal, who is currently attempting to defend his French Open crown, still has a long future in tennis at the age of 31.
The Spaniard has won the French Open ten times and has another six major tournament trophies in his cabinet.
But the world No 1, who hails from Mallorca, doesn’t plan to stay in tennis for the rest of his life.
And having grown up by the ocean, Nadal is looking to get back on the water when he decides to call it a day.
”It's difficult to understand the life without having the sea next to me," Nadal told CNN.
iStock/Thinkstock(WASHINGTON) — Millions of Americans use medical devices such as pacemakers for regulating the heart’s contractions. A new cyber threat could have potentially deadly outcomes, and now the Food and Drug Administration is taking actions to deal with the issue.
The FDA has issued recommendations to the medical device companies to change their security apparatus because many of these devices virtually have hard-wired passwords that can be easily hacked.
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May 2 Old Mutual Plc:
* Terminated its contract with IFDS for "bluedoor" back-end investment administration platform
* Has contracted with FNZ to deliver platform and outsourcing services.
* Expect an enhanced customer and adviser proposition supplied by FNZ to be operational for new business by late 2018/early 2019
* Preliminary cost estimates for operational delivery of FNZ system are of order of 120-160 mln stg
* New platform is expected to provide additional functionality that was not included in previous arrangements.
* Management estimate this would have cost in excess of a further £50 million and taken a further two years post migration to deliver.
* Decisions do not affect Old Mutual Plc's managed separation. Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom)
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Ohio lawmakers are pushing a bill to increase funding for plugging abandoned oil and gas wells.
The Canton Repository reports the proposed law would target orphan wells that can cause pollution and even explode.
The state taps a fund consisting of taxes and fees from oil and gas companies to pay for well plugging. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources says there are 733 orphan wells in Ohio, although the total is likely much higher.
The proposed measure calls for ODNR to increase the amount drawn from the fund from 14 percent to 45 percent. The bill would allow the agency to directly pay contractors, eliminating tax burdens on landowners who receive state grants to get wells plugged.
ODNR allocated $6 million this year for plugging operations.
Information from: The Repository, http://www.cantonrep.com
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Students at Elizabethtown College this month are wearing white pins in the shape of puzzle pieces to remind them of their white privilege.
The campaign was launched over the weekend by the Elizabethtown College Democrats, who say it aims to make students at the small and private liberal arts college in Pennsylvania more introspective about issues of race, especially in their predominantly white region of Lancaster County.
CHRISTIAN COUNTY, Ill. (WAND) – Deputies say scammers are calling people in Christian County and claiming they owe the IRS money.
The Christian County Sheriff’s Office say the caller will tell the person they need to pay money with a prepaid credit card or even an iTunes card to the Internal Revenue Service. Deputies say the phone number might be disguised to look like it’s coming from the IRS.
Scammers are also asking for personal information such as social security numbers and bank account numbers.
Deputies are reminding people that the IRS will never call demanding payment or ask anyone to use any sort of prepaid card. They also would never threaten to call police.
Scams should be reported to the Treasury Inspector General for tax administration by calling 1-800-366-4484.
POLICE BLOTTER TORRINGTON Torrington police reported no new arrests in the past 24 hours. Related
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HYRULE: Taste of the Wild is a fan zine that’s both a cookbook and an artbook.
There are 12 recipes inside (by Bryan Cooper and Diane Ault), covering many of the game’s more palatable dishes, along with huge illustrations by Shattered-Earth, Milkbun, Mayuiki, Finni Chang, Chiou! and Onemegawatt.
You can grab a copy here (via Go Nintendo).
Lucky New Jersey drivers got a sweet treat when Tracy Morgan pulled up to a gas station to have his tank filled.
A spy told Page Six on Tuesday that the former “30 Rock” star and his daughter drove up to the Mobil gas station on the Taconic Parkway South right before the George Washington Bridge in a “giant” Cadillac before generously stopping to take pictures with fans, including the gas station attendant.
“He graciously took a selfie with me and told me, ‘God bless,'” a witness said. “His daughter was asleep in the backseat, though, so I kind of felt bad.”
Morgan purchased a $13.9 million mansion in Alpine, NJ, in 2015 as a wedding gift to wife, Megan Wollover.
His good mood probably stemmed from the fact that his TBS series, “The Last O.G.,” was just renewed for a second season. It also stars Tiffany Haddish and is executive produced by Jordan Peele.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - KDDL Ltd
* Gets members' nod for appointment of Yashovardhan Saboo as chairman & MD
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Wearing a square on your head can be a bit weird, but with that square comes graduation, and this celebration is far from displeasing. As this attire distinguishes your accomplishments on graduation day, a little DIY decorating can distinguish your likes and individuality.
The internet warehouses a lot of ideas for DIY cap decorating and tutorials. Further, Google will give you over 6 million results if you’re having a bit of a brain fart after finals.
These results can range from intricate to simple, and if you are more on the simple side, don’t have time or the budget to decorate a cap that could be considered a work of art, here is a simple idea you might find inspiration from.
Supplies:
◦Ribbon
◦Glitter blast spray paint
◦Fine paint brush
◦Liquid stitch adhesive
◦Scissors
◦Acrylic paint
◦Lighter
◦Gems (optional)
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A calm thief was caught on a security camera enjoying a meal and washing his plate before he stole a motorcycle and cash from a repair shop in Phang Nga.
The shop owner, Sitthikorn Phamaranon, 44, said the theft took place at 6.30pm on April 19 after his motorcycle repair shop closed.
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EIOPA Clarifies Reporting Duties For Solvency II Rulebook
Law360, London (October 6, 2017, 12:32 PM BST) -- Europe’s top insurance regulator has clarified how companies should report data to watchdogs under the European Union’s controversial Solvency II capital rulebook.
The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority issued its latest highly technical guidance on Thursday about the formats and templates that companies should use to report on their financial health and solvency. The regulator also answered questions from the industry about how to interpret supplementary, delegated legislation to the EU’s capital rulebook.
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On April 17, 2018 Ishbhoomi Fabtraders sold 99,00,000 shares of Centrum Capital at Rs 40.80 on the BSE.
On Monday, Centrum Capital ended at Rs 43.70, up Rs 4.80, or 12.34 percent on the BSE.
It has touched a 52-week high of Rs 44.
BROOKLINE, Mass. (AP) — Residents of a Boston suburb have voted to rename the elementary school once attended by John F. Kennedy because it was named for a former slave owner.
Town meeting members in Brookline voted Tuesday 171-19 to change the name of the Edward Devotion School.
It will be known as the Coolidge Corner School, after its neighborhood, until a new name can be approved at next spring's town meeting.
Deborah Brown, who proposed the change, said, "No child should have to walk into a school named for someone who enslaved people."
Opponents called the name change an empty gesture that doesn't address racism's underlying causes.
Devotion, who died in 1744, left money to the town on the condition it is used for a school.
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MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee police need your help locating three “critical missing” girls, last seen Wednesday, June 14th around 8:00 p.m. near 1st and Locust.
12-year-old Ariel Hill is 5’3″ tall and weighs 110 pounds. She has braids in her hair and a blue or purple bandanna. She was wearing a green jacket, and has a birthmark on the left side of her face.
10-year-old Anastasia Hill is 5’1″ tall and 96 pounds. She has braids in her hair and was wearing a gray jacket and blue jeans.
Five-year-old Amerie Hill is 4’7″ tall and 80 pounds. She was wearing a blue jacket with the word “Justice” on the front, with blue jeans and black Jordan tennis shoes. She is missing three front teeth and two on the bottom.
Anyone with information should call police at (414) 935-7405.
U.S. President Donald Trump departs the White House in Washington, U.S. April 28, 2017. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
A funny thing happened on Wall Street in Donald Trump's first 100 days in the White House: Shares of companies that got closest to the president lagged the market's march higher.
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Tesla is recruiting engineers from Mexico as part of its push to mass produce its Model 3.
General Motors reported a record quarterly profit.
A U.S. appeals court blocked health insurer Anthem bid to merge with Cigna.
UnitedHealth Group, the largest U.S. health insurer, reported a 9.4 percent rise in quarterly revenue, driven by strength in its pharmacy benefit management business.
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The company, which sells employer-based insurance as well as Medicare and Medicaid, said net earnings attributable rose to $2.17 billion, or $2.23 per share, in the first quarter ended March 31, from $1.61 billion or $1.67 per share, a year earlier.
Revenue rose to $48.72 billion from $44.53 billion.
UnitedHealth’s results come a month after legislation to overhaul the U.S. healthcare system was pulled by Republican leaders due to a shortage of votes.
The Republicans’ failure to repeal Obamacare, at least for now, means it remains federal law. President Donald Trump and Republicans have promised to repeal and replace the law.
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BANGKOK – The Commander of the Royal Thai Army has insisted that the purchase of armored vehicles from China was properly considered and approved by the Cabinet.
Army Commander Gen. Chalermchai Sitthisart on Wednesday said that the procurement of 34 Chinese-made VN1 armored vehicles was intended to help upgrade the Thai army’s capacity in keeping with its 2017-2021 plan.
Gen. Chalermchai stated that the decision to procure such vehicles from China had been based on their compatibility with the Thai army’s operations, their quality and their price.
He said that the Chinese-made vehicles are really worth the money, as the army had also reviewed other offers, notably from Ukraine and Russia.
Spokesman of the Defense Ministry Maj. Gen. Kongcheep Tantravanich added that the approved procurement will replace the Thai army’s current fleet of vehicles, which have been in use for over 40 years.
Image copyright SIV Image caption The deal between the Steelers and FlyDSA Arena will give the team long-term stability, officials said
Ice hockey team Sheffield Steelers have signed a new five-year deal which will see them remain at their current home until at least 2023.
The deal with the FlyDSA Arena, previously known as Sheffield Arena, is a move away from previous short-term contracts, the club said.
Steelers owner Tony Smith said it would give the team long-term stability.
As part of the deal, there are plans to replace the ageing refrigeration system and open a shop to sell merchandise.
It is also hoped the move will help attract other major hockey events to the arena, which is operated by Sheffield International Venues - a trust whose purpose is to provide sport and leisure facilities.
March 19 (Reuters) - Simmons First National Corp:
* SIMMONS FIRST NATIONAL CORP FILES FOR OFFERING OF UP TO $300 MILLION OF FIXED-TO-FLOATING RATE SUBORDINATED NOTES DUE 2028 - SEC FILING Source text : bit.ly/2u5LAXg Further company coverage:
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This holiday season, FOX opens up the vault to share a special look behind the scenes of the early years of the relationship between Mulder & Scully.
A motorist had to be cut free from a car following a collision in Kelbrook on New Year’s Day.
A fire engine from Bacup and Barnoldswick attended the accident in Colne Road at 5-50pm.
Firefighters helped release one casualty from a car and administered first aid before the person was taken to hospital by paramedics.
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Pitchfork is pleased to announce the next installment of Pitchfork Live. On Monday, October 9, Real Estate will perform live from Brooklyn. The broadcast will stream on Pitchfork’s homepage, Facebook, YouTube, and Livestream.com. Tune in at 1 p.m. ET on October 9.
Real Estate released their fourth album, In Mind, in March. Find the band’s upcoming tour dates below.
Real Estate:
10-06 Indianapolis, IN - Fountain Square Music Festival
10-07 Boston, MA - Agannis Arena ^
11-01 Omaha, NE - Slowdown
11-12 McDade, TX - Sound on Sound
02-18 Boulder, CO - Fox Theater
02-24 Oakland, CA - The Fox
02-25 Santa Barbara, CA - Soho Music Club
02-26 Phoenix, AZ - Crescent Ballroom
02-27 San Diego, CA - The Music Box
02-28 Los Angeles, CA - The Theatre at Ace Hotel
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The city will celebrate National Poetry Month throughout the month of April with events, readings, a writing workshop and more, curated by West Hollywood City Poet Laureate Kim Dower. In cooperation with WeHo Arts, the city will place banners featuring lines of verse from celebrated poets on lampposts on Santa Monica and San Vicente boulevards.
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UM reorganizing administration to focus on enrollment
MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — University of Montana president Seth Bodnar says he's restructuring the university's administration to put a greater emphasis on enrollment and student success.
Bodnar said Monday he plans to combine the communications, admissions and financial aid offices. Communications director Paul Short will oversee the combined office until a vice president of communications, outreach and enrollment is hired.
The university has seen about a 25 percent enrollment decline since 2010, causing a budget shortfall.
UM hired Tom Crady as a vice president dedicated to enrollment in mid-2016. He tells the Missoulian his contract won't be renewed and he'd have to apply for any jobs under the restructuring. Bodnar also plans to hire an associate vice president of admissions and financial aid.
Bodnar says Crady will serve as an adviser to him over the next few months.
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Information from: Missoulian, http://www.missoulian.com
Bloomberg View senior executive editor David Shipley presents an editorial arguing that all U.S. high school students should be required to pass tests of academic proficiency before graduating. This editorial aired on Bloomberg Radio.
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Some counties in our area are expecting more snow than others namely higher elevation locations. The Division of Highways hasn’t had much snow to deal with this winter but tomorrow may be a little different.
James Rossi, district engineer of DOH district 8, says a large force is ready to contend with the wintry weather.
“As far as our transportation workers counting our mechanics as well, which are a critical part of our S.R.I.C. system, we have roughly 200 employees in district 8 for that,” says Rossi.
We may not have been hit by much snow this winter season but all that may change beginning later tonight. With heavy rains expected first, the D.O.H. proactive measures when dealing with wintry weather must be put on hold.
“We try not to get too soon due to the traffic basically riding it off the road. We do a preventive pre-treating with brine which is a mixture of our rock salt and water.”
Keeping the roads clean and safe is all about timing. Strike too soon or too late can be hazardous. Stay safe.
× Torrential rainfall affecting far NW-N suburbs.
A training line of strong, to severe thunderstorms will continue to impact portions of north central and northeast Illinois heading into the evening commute. The line extends from NW DeKalb county, across southern McHenry, northern Kane and Lake counties.
Rainfall rates of near 3 inches per hour can be expected in localized areas through at least 5 PM. Expect flooding of roadways and low lying areas.
New appointment: Enoch Yuen will become District Officer (Yuen Long).
New appointment: Enoch Yuen will become District Officer (Yuen Long).
Enoch Yuen will become District Officer (Yuen Long) tomorrow, succeeding Edward Mak.
Mr Yuen joined the Administrative Service in 2001.
He has served in various bureaus and departments, including the Home Affairs Bureau, the Chief Secretary for Administration's Office, the former Constitutional Affairs Bureau and the Security Bureau.
He was most recently Assistant Director-General of Trade & Industry.
Around six lakh Bangladeshi migrants in Malaysia would get benefited as the Southeast Asian country's government has asked employers to pay levy of foreign workers. Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi on Friday said the employers would no longer be able to deduct the wages of their foreign workers for the levy or tax on their monthly income.
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The Ken Vandermark and Nate Wooley Duo will serve forth a menu of music that blends improvisation with composition and explores the expressive palette of their instruments through the use of extended techniques. The concert will begin with each musician stepping forward separately to play a solo set. Vandermark waxes rhapsodic about his musical compatriot’s commitment to an improvisational ideal.
An Australian official says China uses a different tone in private talks than it used in a recent public statement that demanded Australia take off its “tinted glasses” and take “concrete actions” to improve bilateral ties.
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Secretary Frances Adamson was being questioned by a Senate committee on Thursday on the vastly different accounts that the Australian and China foreign ministers gave of their bilateral meeting on the sidelines of a Group of 20 minister’s conference in Argentina last week.
Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop described her meeting with her Chinese counterpart Wang Yi as “very warm and candid and constructive.” Wang issued a statement in terse terms.
Australia has been talking down media reports of diplomatic disruptions over Chinese anger at Australian policies.
There is outrage over a manager's response to another employee's tragic family news.Crystal Fisher's 18-year-old son Jason was placed on life support as he battles an infection.Fisher says she texted her manager at PS Food Mart in Michigan about the situation, and the manager was unsympathetic, telling her it wasn't an excuse to skip work."This is his life we're talking about, not just in the hospital sick, he's on life support," said Fisher. "And I let her know that no, I'm not quitting, I want my job, that my son's more important though than your job because I can replace your job, I cannot replace my kid."The company didn't waste time responding. It says the manager was fired Monday morning.
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In an interview with Samie Modak, Robert Subbaraman, managing director and head of emerging market economics at the brokerage, says the market has got so used to the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed’s) gradualism and predictability that it will have to endure some shocks. Edited excerpts: What’s the growth outlook for India next year? This year, growth has surprised on the downside.
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March 31 Tokyo Electron Ltd:
* Says its wholly owned unit which located in Yamanashi prefecture, will be merged with another wholly owned unit B which located in Iwate prefecture, on July 1
* Says the Yamanashi prefecture based unit will be the surviving company, and the other one will be dissolved
Source text in Japanese: goo.gl/YUO8zo
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Around 1:10 a.m. on April 17, police responded to 9000 block of Centreville Road for a report of shots fired.
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TEL AVIV Israeli semiconductor company Valens has raised $60 million in a financing round led by Israel Growth Partners, and including new investors Delphi, Samsung Catalyst Fund, Goldman Sachs and MediaTek, in addition to Valens’ existing investors.
The new funding will enable the company to make inroads into the automotive industry as well as speed up time to market, develop additional products and support customers, Valens said on Thursday.
Valens introduced its automotive technology in 2016 to address the challenges of the connected car, including the increasing amount of bandwidth and wiring necessary for infotainment and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems.
(Reporting by Tova Cohen, Editing by Ari Rabinovitch)
St. George • A southern Utah man has been sentenced to prison for abusing and nearly killing his girlfriend's 9-month-old son.
The Spectrum reports (http://bit.ly/2lP8A4U ) that 25-year-old Dakota Woolsey of Hurricane has been sentenced to up to 16 years in prison for child abuse.
Deputy County Attorney Zachary Weiland says the baby was physically abused and the child's 3-year-old brother was also mentally harmed. Weiland says the boy is convinced he will be found dead.
According to the probable cause statement, the baby showed signs of having been choked and had bruises on his chest, neck and back. Officials also found fractured ribs and fracture lower leg bones that appear to be older injuries.
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The Mount Pleasant Police Department is looking for a runaway teenager.
Authorities are searching for Taylor Planty who was reported as a runaway by her mother.
According to police, Taylor was supposed to attend the Mount Pleasant Christmas Parade but she did not return home.
"Taylor is a white female and was last seen wearing grey leggings, black boots, a pink Nash Orthodontics shirt, and a peach colored sweater," MPPD officials said."Taylor may be heading to the Camden, SC area."
If you have any information on the whereabouts of Taylor Planty, please contact Det. Ivey at 843-856-3030 or divey@tompsc.com.
Those who wish to remain anonymous should contact Crime Stoppers at 843-554-1111 or www.5541111.com.
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Justin Auger and Brett Sutter each scored a goal and made an assist in the Ontario Reign’s 5-2 victory over the San Jose Barracudas at the Citizens Business Bank Arena.
The Reign scored three goals in the first 11 minutes of play as the defense kept the Barracudas scoreless.
Matt Moulson put Ontario on the board just 2 minutes and 57 seconds into the game.
Sean Walker and Sutter each made an assist. Assisted by Matt Roy, Sutter scored less than four minutes later for the 2-0 lead. Auger closed the inning at 10:25 with his unassisted goal.
San Jose started to pick up speed in the second period as Colby McAuley and Alexander True each scored a goal for a 3-2 game.
With less than two minutes left in the game, Ontario netted two more goals to secure the win. T.J. Hensick scored at the 18:09 mark, assisted by Sam Herr and Philippe Maillet. Andrew Crescenzi ended scoring at 18:58 with assists from Maillet and Auger.
Cal Petersen made 19 saves for the Reign (25-19).
A patron drops some change into a Salvation Army kettle outside an Upstate store.
An anonymous person dropped a single gold coin worth about $1,200 in a Salvation Army kettle in South Carolina.
Multiple media outlets report the one-ounce South African Krugerrand was dropped into a Salvation Army kettle during a fundraising drive at a Walmart store in Tega Cay.
The coin will likely be sold to a jeweler's store with proceeds going to Salvation Army programs.
Mike McGee of the Salvation Army in Rock Hill says a typical kettle fundraiser will raise about $300 a day.
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MILAN, April 12 Italy's Prysmian, the world's largest cable maker, is discussing potential acquisitions but does not to overpay and offers it has submitted so far have been rejected, Chief Executive Valerio Battista said on Wednesday.
Prysmian, which manufactures telecoms and power cables, became the sector leader in 2011 when it bought Dutch rival Draka. The company has gone on acquiring small and medium-sized companies in recent years.
"We've filed offers ... that have been rejected ... they didn't like the price," Battista told journalists after a shareholder meeting, adding however talks were still going on.
He declined to give details on potential targets and just said one of the companies was medium-large sized. (Reporting by Francesca Landini and Massimo Gaia, editing by Valentina Za)
Hart will start at point guard in Friday's game against the Nets, Mike Trudell of Lakers.com reports.
Hart is replacing Tyler Ennis in the starting lineup. Coach Luke Walton didn't offer any explanation for the shift, but Hart figures to see a slight minutes increase as long as he remains a starter. It's unclear if Hart will remain in the starting lineup after Friday's game or shift back to his bench role.
Will Cristiano Ronaldo leave Real Madrid this summer? This remains to be seen but it does seem like a real possibility. If he does in fact leave Madrid, who will los blancos sign to replace him? According to Mundo Deportivo , there are many names possible. Let's take a look bellow as you can also click on our gallery section to view all of the potential candidates right here on Calciomercato.com. From Neymar to Mbappé passing by Harry Kane, there are numerous different options indeed...
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At least three young activists affiliated with the Jeay Sindh Qaumi Mahaz (JSQM)-Arisar Group, on Sunday, while holding press conference here at Badin Press Club have announced to quit the party.
The activists including Ahmar Ali son of Ali Akbar Qambrani, resident of Hyder Town Badin, Faraz Ahmed son of Ahmed Ali Bajeer, resident of Peer Malook Shah and Javed Ali Mandhro have announced their decision to shun the separatist lines with nationalist Party and join the mainstream politics and vowed to support the Govt efforts for the progress of the country adding they advised youngsters to quit the politics of the separatism.
Adding the expressed that they are affectionate with the Pakistan and Pak-Army and wish to work for the betterment and development of the country.
Barbecue is in Texas' bloodlines, and the state does the smoked meat properly. Yes, everyone knows about the Lone Star State's absolute best barbecue spots, from Austin to Dallas to Houston , but what about those smoked meat joints elsewhere, perhaps the picturesque Hill Country? The region is more than just areas for antiquing, swimming, hiking, and posing with bluebonnets .
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The Missouri State Highway Patrol, says two people are seriously injured following a crash on I-55 in Perry County, on June 13 at about 11:15 pm. It reportedly involved an ambulance and a tractor trailer. The crash happened in the northbound lanes of I-55 around mile marker 127. 35 year old John Chimenti, of Jackson, was driving a 2015 Ford emergency vehicle when he struck a 2013 Volvo driven by 50 year old Edwin, Gathecha, of Jacksonville, Florida. Both passengers in the emergency vehicle 33 year old Adamjohn Hilse, of Jackson, and 37 year old Derone Duncan, of Sikeston, were seriously injured. Hilse was taken to the St. Francis Medical Center and Duncan was taken to the Barnes Jewish Hospital by AirEvac. A third driver in a 2016 International Harvester, 58 year old Paul C. Warner of Marble Hill, was struck by debris from the crash. Everyone involved were wearing their seat belts at the time of the crash. One lane remained open throughout the entire investigation.
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PARIS May 2 French gas and power utility group Engie plans to cut at least 1,900 jobs in France over the 2016-19 period and aims to outsource its retail services to third parties in lower-cost countries, the CGT union said in a statement on Tuesday.
The union said the company had announced the job cutting plan at its headquarters and that the cuts would impact Engie's French energy business, which it said employs 25,000 staff.
A spokeswoman for Engie said the figures cited by the CGT did not reflect reality.
"A voluntary leaving plan is being discussed with the unions," Engie said.
The union said Engie plans to move some of its call centres to Morocco, Mauritius and Portugal. (Reporting by Geert De Clercq and Benjamin Mallet; Editing by Greg Mahlich)
His body was found by an auxiliary policeman on the sixth floor of the tower at about 2pm Monday. Photo taken from Semut Gergasi's Facebook.
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Kate Upton is 24 years old and has as many banners as LeBron James.
And for Upton’s third year on the cover, Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition decided to honor the feat with a trifecta of its own. Upton will get three different covers in the 2017 edition, as was revealed Tuesday on Jimmy Kimmel Live.
The 2017 SI Swimsuit Covers have been revealed. Welcome back, @KateUpton! Follow the link for more photos and video https://t.co/4cszjybbVp pic.twitter.com/y7TguJdPVD — SI Swimsuit (@SI_Swimsuit) February 15, 2017
The cover of the Swimsuit Edition is a closely guarded secret, and Upton hadn’t even seen the images before Kimmel revealed them on TV.
Upton also was on the cover in 2012 and 2013. Last year’s edition featured three separate cover models: Ronda Rousey, Hailey Clauson and Ashley Graham.
Elle Macpherson is the only model with more cover appearances than Upton; she has five, mostly from the 1980s. Upton joins Christie Brinkley, Cheryl Tiegs, Kathy Ireland and Daniela Pestova with her third cover.
Romania spent only 1.1% of the European money allocated for the 2014-2020 programming period, or slightly over EUR 400 million, according to data from the European Commission, cited by local Agerpres.
By comparison, neighboring Bulgaria spent 7.5% of the EU money, and Poland 6.5%. On the other hand, countries such as Austria (0.3%) and Ireland (0.9%) spent less than Romania. Overall, Portugal topped the list with a share of 10.9%.
In Romania, most of the money was spent through the European Regional Development Fund, namely EUR 241.9 million.
Marius Nica, the Romanian minister delegate for EU funds, said recently that, in 2023, Romania would be given as example in terms of absorption of European funds. He also said that the percentage of 88-89% for the period 2007-2013 “is not bad.”
In early November, Marius Nica said Romania has managed to absorb EU funds worth EUR 3.2 billion in the current programming period.
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May 2 RNTS Media N.V:
* Said on Friday strong programmatic and video business activity resulted in an increase in gross revenues of +68.9 percent to 218.1 million euros ($238.17 million) compared to 129.1 million euros in 2015
* Improved the full year 2016 adjusted EBITDA result by 6.4 million euros to -5.8 million euros; Q4 adjusted EBITDA close to break-even at -0.5 million euros
* In 2017, RNTS Media expects to continue the growth achieved in 2016 by fully integrating Fyber, Fyber RTB, Heyzap and Inneractive into a single strong operating company that will provide significant opportunities for further efficiencies and scalability. This is expected to deliver in excess of 280 million euros in revenues and adjusted EBITDA in excess of 3 million euros
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BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana senators want a federal court to approve the most restrictive abortion policy in the country before it takes effect in their home state.
The Senate voted 31-3 Tuesday to prohibit abortions after 15 weeks . But the ban would begin only after a legal battle over the same policy plays out in neighboring Mississippi.
Sen. John Milkovich’s bill to lessen the time for women to have an abortion raised worries it could unintentionally weaken Louisiana’s existing anti-abortion laws.
But a Senate floor change eased those concerns.
Senators added provisions to wait until a federal appeals court ruling comes on Mississippi’s law and to allow Louisiana to immediately ban abortions if the U.S. Supreme Court repeals Roe v. Wade.
The proposal moves to the House.
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Governor-elect Eric Greitens will be visiting Cape Girardeau on January 5th. He’ll be visiting the newly opened Marquette Tower at 339 Broadway as part of his ‘Thank You’ tour after winning the election in November. The event is slated to start at 6PM.
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Today our scripture and prayer thought flow into one main though.
2 Chronicles 7:14
14 if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. It is prayer that moves us to morality. True morality is not man`s attempt to regulate or soothe the conscience. It is God flowing through the conscience to change our world and influence the world at large. Gd has called us to pray and be moral agents for change in our world. Let us do that for His praise and glory and one person at a time be a agent of change for the Lord.
Image copyright Google Image caption A body was discovered in woodland in the Newton Heath area of the city
A man has been charged with murder after a body was found in woodland.
Jiri Ulman, 52, had suffered "multiple serious injuries", before his body was discovered near Ten Acres Lane in Newton Heath, Manchester, on Tuesday.
Josef Janda, 57, of Kenyon Lane, Moston, is due to appear at Manchester and Salford Magistrates' Court later.
A 60-year-old woman held on suspicion of assisting an offender has been released while inquiries continue, police said.
This NYT story on the effects of race on the economic future of American citizens offers chilling findings. Come for the data visualization; stay for the thoughtful analysis. Another example of why journalism matters.
Black boys raised in America, even in the wealthiest families and living in some of the most well-to-do neighborhoods, still earn less in adulthood than white boys with similar backgrounds, according to a sweeping new study that traced the lives of millions of children. —Extensive Data Shows Punishing Reach of Racism for Black Boys
An interesting finding: a boy who grew up in communities were there were a lot of black fathers benefitted quite a bit, even if that boy’s father didn’t live nearby. Fathers in the community — even other people’s fathers — benefits black boys.
Always lots to talk about in Texas politics, on this episode of Party Politics: Texas Edition, co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus discuss:
Then the gents take a good look at the Texas Water Development Board drafting the first ever flood plan—what might that mean? By the way, don’t forget to check out our national episodes of Party Politics, too.
Party Politics is produced by Edel Howlin and our audio engineer is Todd Hulslander.
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MILWAUKEE — Prosecutors allege a Milwaukee woman killed her 4-year-old son by setting him on fire in a bathtub in their apartment.
Twenty-three-year-old Amelia DiStasio faces a charge of first-degree intentional homicide. She remains jailed with bail set at $400,000.
According to the complaint, authorities were called about smoke at DiStasio’s south side apartment Thursday morning and found her son Antonio’s burned and lifeless body in the bathtub. His hands had been bound behind his back with several belts, and a plastic garbage bag was over his head. An open bottle of cooking oil was in the bathroom.
The mother was not home. A witness says she saw DiStasio climb out of the apartment window and run away.
A police officer later found DiStasio walking. It’s unclear if she has an attorney.
In the second episode of The Vermilion Sports Podcast, sports editor Louis Prejean delivers the latest on Ragin’ Cajuns Athletics starting with the release of the men’s tennis schedule for the fall semester. He announces the tournament names and dates, as well as talks difficulty of the schedule and importance of venue.
Moving on from tennis, Louis tells the news on dual-collegiate athlete Jam Williams and tells a motivational story of Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns senior defensive lineman Andarious Jones. Take a break from the Louisiana sports talk with a brief intermission about the mystery behind the original The Vermilion Soundcloud account being deleted.
Jump right back into the episode with the Ragin’ Cajuns men’s basketball team making history with their trip to Cuba. Not only will you learn more about what is happening around the Louisiana sports scene, but you will now know some fun facts about the country hosting the men’s basketball team.
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1:13 Suspect in fatal shooting appears in court
1:32 Press Secretary says press should focus more on leaks than Flynn's resignation
1:31 It's "all hands on deck" when you need to feed 5,000 hungry people
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2:13 Callaway Gardens couple marries 38 years after meeting on Robin Beach
1:37 REACH scholarship to make college dreams reality
3:38 Looking Back: Carlton Gary and the Stocking Stranglings
2:04 Controversial hypnosis sketch in ‘Stocking Strangler’ case allowed into evidence
April 3 Sunesis Pharmaceuticals Inc:
* Sunesis Pharmaceuticals announces presentation of the ohio state university-sponsored preclinical study of btk inhibitor sns-062 at aacr annual meeting
* Sunesis Pharmaceuticals - study demonstrated that, unlike ibrutinib, sns-062 inhibition of btk signaling is unaffected by presence of c481s mutation
* Sunesis Pharmac- with active ind, remain on track to dose first patient in planned phase 1b/2 study in patients with advanced b-cell malignancies this quarter Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Aubameyang and Sanchez both get goals as Ramsey bags hat-trick
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored on his Arsenal debut but was overshadowed by Aaron Ramsey's hat-trick in a 5-1 Premier League thrashing of Everton, while former Gunner Alexis Sanchez netted his first Manchester United goal on Saturday.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Deutsche Pfandbriefbank CEO during conference call
* Says doesn't rule out asset purchases if they create value for shareholders
* Asked about possible interest in Deutsche Hypo, says won't take part in speculation
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Lift Bridge Brewing is teaming up with ride share company Lyft to keep people safe this holiday. Discounted rides are available on the Fourth of July in the Twin Cities using the code “LYFTBRIDGE.”
The code is good for 2 rides, up to $5 each from 7/4 at 8 a.m. to 7/5 at 3 a.m.
LUBBOCK, Texas — Juicy Landrum had 20 points to lead five Baylor players in double figures, and the No. 3 Lady Bears overwhelmed Texas Tech for the second time this season, 90-44 on Saturday for their 18th straight win.
The game was tied 6-6 halfway through the first quarter before Baylor (21-1, 11-0 Big 12) ended the quarter with 15 straight points. Five different players scored in that spurt for the Lady Bears.
Dekeiya Cohen had 19 points for Baylor, while Kristy Wallace had 16 points and 11 rebounds. Lauren Cox had 12 points and Kalani Brown scored 11.
Jada Terry had 10 points to lead Texas Tech (7-15, 1-10), which shot 27 per cent (19 of 70) from the field.
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Starting Dec. 15, the city will be fining any driver who leaves a car parked on a city street between 2 and 6 a.m.
The overnight parking ban is in effect through the winter and is intended to keep streets clear for snowplows.
The ban ends on March 15.
Police may also prohibit on-street parking during other hours as necessary to allow snow cleanup.
Lost in the political debate over whether President Trump's condemnation of the violence in Charlottesville was strong enough, are the facts of the matter. So let's put agendas aside and get to them. Groups that believe white Americans are being marginalized petitioned to publicly demonstrate their disenchantment in Charlottesville, Va. They chose that town, which houses the University of Virginia, because a statue of Confederate General Robert E. Lee is being removed.
UCLA will hire Michigan assistant coach Jedd Fisch as its new offensive coordinator, according to multiple reports.
CBSSports.com's Dennis Dodd confirmed the hire . Fisch had served as the passing game coordinator at Michigan under Jim Harbaugh the past two seasons. Fisch helped develop quarterback Jake Rudock and Wilton Speight in that time. Rudock passed for 3,017 yards, 20 TDs and nine interceptions in 2015, and Speight led the Wolverines with 2,538 yards, 18 TDs and seven interceptions this season.
Fisch will join UCLA coach Jim Mora’s staff and get a chance to work with Josh Rosen, and that should help the Bruins’ passing game. Rosen has totaled 5,585 passing yards with 33 TDs and 16 interceptions over the past two seasons.
MORE: Nick Saban dumping of Lane Kiffin will probably pay off
It also will be interesting to see who Michigan gets to replace Fisch. MGoBlog.com points to Greg Roman , who worked with Harbaugh at Stanford and with the San Francisco 49ers, as a potential candidate.
0:39 Fanatic! Sacramento Republic FC fans rally outside MLS headquarters in New York Pause
0:55 Sacramento group arrives for MLS expansion presentation
0:35 See National Zoo's panda take a roll in the snow
2:51 'One Pill Can Kill': Raising prescription drug awareness
0:49 Mother of slain football star thinks Sacramento program could have saved her son
1:32 49ers: Three players with most on the line as season nears its end
0:56 Watch helicopters draw water from reservoir to drop on Thomas Fire
1:04 Body cam footage shows unarmed man pleading for life before being shot by police
1:31 Firefighters battling largest wildfire in Southern California now must deal with "purple wind"
The FBI has arrested a 23-year-old man who authorities say attempted to detonate what he believed was an explosives-laden van outside an Oklahoma bank.
Officials say Jerry Drake Varnell of Sayre, Oklahoma, was arrested Saturday in connection with a plot to detonate a vehicle bomb in Oklahoma City.
A federal complaint says the FBI learned in December that Varnell wanted to blow up a building and that an undercover FBI agent posed as someone who could help. Officials say Varnell initially wanted to blow up the Federal Reserve Building in Washington, D.C., with a device similar to one used in the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing.
Varnell is scheduled to appear in federal court Monday afternoon on a charge of attempting to use explosives to destroy a building in interstate commerce.
KFC wants to put a chicken sandwich in outer space.
The chicken chain says it will send its spicy ‘zinger’ sandwich to the edge of the atmosphere.
KFC is partnering with world view enterprises on the project. They will use a high-altitude balloon to accomplish the feat.
The launch window opens June 21.
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Spring Lake and Grand Haven residents will face off in the rink for a town rivalry ice hockey game at Snow Jam this weekend. "Besides being a great opportunity to bring our community together, the funds raised from Snow Jam have allowed Spring Lake Rotary to have a major impact on people here and around the world," said Craig Cather, Spring Lake Rotary president.
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MEDFORD, MA (WHDH) - Patriots legend, Steve Grogan, met with fans at the Modell’s in Medford on Friday ahead of Sunday’s Super Bowl match up between the Pats and Eagles.
Today he visited fans at the Modell’s Sporting Goods store and signed autographs.
Grogan played quarterback for the Patriots from 1975-1990.
When asked if he had any advice for Brady, Grogan said he wishes he had Brady giving him the advice back when he was playing.
Steve Grogan signing autographs and meeting with fans ahead of the Super Bowl 🏈🏈#7news pic.twitter.com/c7u7yXJli4 — Keke Vencill (@kekevencill) February 2, 2018
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A section of the A45 has been closed following a crash involving a lorry and a car.
Police, fire and ambulance were called to the A45 between the B663 at Raunds and the A14 at Thrapston at 1.35pm today (Wednesday).
A tweet posted by Highways England said: “#A45 #Northamptonshire is currently closed eastbound between the B663 #Raunds and the #A14 #Thrapston due to a serious collision.
“@NorthantsPolice on scene with emergency services.
“Expect delays.”
A spokesman for Northants Police said a lorry and a car were involved and one person has been taken to hospital, although their injuries are not thought to be life-threatening or life-changing.
The spokesman added that they hope to have the road re-opened shortly.
BOSTON (WHDH) - Commuters trekking out to their Fourth of July celebrations will be dealing with road and lane closures in Boston.
Storrow Drive is closed in both directions as of 7 a.m. By 4 p.m., Memorial Drive on the Cambridge side, along with Longfellow Bridge and the Massachusetts Avenue Bridge, will also be closed.
Those looking to get to the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular should take the T.
Subways will start operating at rush-hour levels at 2 p.m. By 9:30 p.m., all services will be free. However, bicycles will not be allowed on board.
Keolis is also working overtime to keep the Commuter Rail on track in the heat.
Most lines will be operating on a Saturday Schedule; however, the Fairmont Line will operate on a special event/holiday schedule.
The last outbound train times have been adjusted for anyone heading to the Esplanade.
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WATERFORD, Conn. (WTNH) – Police in Waterford are investigating a string of car burglaries in the area of New Shore Road and Nichols Lane.
According to police, the incident happened in the overnight hours between Monday and Tuesday.
The cars were all unlocked and one of the items stolen was a golf bag containing multiple clubs.
Police want to remind you to always lock your car.
If you have any information regarding the car burglaries, you are asked to contact Officer Eric Fredricks at (860) 442-9451 and reference case #2017-01231.
The debate over gun control has not stopped in the wake of the Las Vegas shooting, but now there's a new focus: bump stocks. NBC10's Deanna Durante was at the Oaks Gun Show where the debate over gun control, and bump stocks, continued.
Police are investigating a fight at a Little Mountain supermarket.
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A MAN is helping police with inquiries after a fight at a Coast supermarket ended with a suspected broken nose.
Officers were called to the Little Mountain IGA on Parklands Boulevard shortly after 6am on Saturday.
A police spokesman said the officers had been called to a disturbance but was unsure if the incident had happened inside or outside the supermarket.
He said one man had been taken to Caloundra Police Station and was assisting officers with their inquiries.
A Queensland Ambulance Service spokeswoman said a man was also taken to Sunshine Coast University Hospital for treatment of a broken nose.
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A South Carolina lawmaker had to open up his own wallet to help pay an over $3,000 water bill for a government housing project that had its water shut off -- coldly, he said -- by the town Tuesday.
ESA astronaut Andreas Mogensen has filmed an extremely rare natural phenomenon from the ISS.
The footage was taken back in September 2015, but has recently been making the rounds online.
The footage was taken over The Bay Of Bengal.
The race hasn’t been officially called for Conor Lamb yet, but even if by some chance Trump’s pick Rick Saccone manages to eke out a win, it’s still a humiliating failure for the Trump-thing, in a Pennsylvania district he won last year by 20 points.
I’ve been skeptical of the “blue wave” narrative, but I’m starting to believe it could happen. This is a stunning upset for the Trump agenda of racism and nationalist jingoism, and shows that many of his own voters are losing faith in him. Couldn’t happen soon enough.
Slightly more than one year into the Trump regime and it’s all coming apart. What needs to happen, though: this dismal and embarrassing episode in US politics has to be pinned on the Republican Party for eternity. At every opportunity to stand up against Trump’s ugliness, they collapsed into craven pandering and enabling in an utterly revolting lust for power. May it never be forgotten.
Get Ready to Fill the Boot
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Are you ready to fill the boot? The Columbia Fire Department is ready once again to partner with the MDA for the 2018 fill the boot campaign.
It’s one of the biggest fund raisers in the fight against Muscular Dystrophy.
This year is the 60th year for the event and organizers are looking forward to hitting the streets for a good cause.
Gigi Hadid's birthday celebration was golden!
The supermodel arrived at her 23rd birthday party in a glittering gold mini dress, made by Alterier Versace, and matching makeup. Hand-in-hand with sister Bella Hadid, who wore a leopard-print slip dress by the same designer, the sisters' fashion was a celebration in of itself.
Then, Gigi did something so relatable. She changed out of the constricting (yet gorgeous) mini dress and changed into a cream cropped hoodie with matching track pants.
While the comfortable outfit better allows for dancing and photo booth fun, the tracksuit isn't casual. With a closer look at the details and little research, we found out it is just as special as the occasion she wore it to. And, you probably missed them by simply looking at the images.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The Alabama Supreme Court is refusing to hear the appeal of a man sentenced to die in the killing of a convenience store clerk in Huntsville in 1990.
The justices on Friday released a brief order rejecting a challenge filed by death row inmate Jeffery Day Rieber.
The court didn't explain its decision.
A Madison County jury convicted Rieber in 1992 in the fatal shooting of Glenda Craig, who was killed while working at a store where a robbery occurred.
Jurors recommended a sentence of life without parole by a 7-5 vote, but a judge imposed the death sentence.
Rieber has challenged both the conviction and his death sentence, but appeals courts have ruled that the death penalty wasn't disproportionate compared to sentences in other, similar cases.
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BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Talks between the European Union and Switzerland on a new treaty on their relations remain “difficult”, a Commission spokeswoman said on Wednesday, after the Swiss government announced limited progress in the negotiations.
“We take not of today’s discussions. We are not negotiating via the media. Negotiations will continue next week and they will remain difficult,” the spokeswoman said in an emailed statement.
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KOLKATA: A massive fire broke out in a factory in Howrah's Alampur on Saturday.
At the time of filing this report, eight fire tenders were present at the spot.
This is a developing story and more details are awaited.
JANESVILLE, Wis. (WREX) -- A Janesville man has been arrested after he allegedly fired a handgun inside a house early Monday morning.
Janesville Police say they were called out just after midnight to the 2300 block of Garden Drive. Police say they were responding to a shots fired call there, and once on scene heard the shots themselves.
A woman inside the house called 911, saying the gunshots were coming from inside that home. No one was hurt.
Officers arrested 59-year-old Michael Howard, of Janesville, on preliminary charges including endangering safety, disorderly conduct while armed, threats to law enforcement, and resisting an officer.
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A Jasper man is in jail after police say he was threatening to blow up the Dubois County Courthouse.
Officers arrested 38-year-old Keith E. Markle Jr. after they got reports that he was acting aggressively on the front lawn of the courthouse just before 11pm Monday. Reports claim Markle was threatening to blow it up.
Prior to Markle being taken into custody, he was observed driving a vehicle while being suspended.
Markle was taken into custody and lodged in the Dubois County Security Center.
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Investment Imperative's research report on Coal India
Coal India Limited saw subdued growth of 2.3% to 554 mt (million tonnes) in production for FY16-17 as compared to estimates of 599 mt. The mining giant has seen a subdued performance in the current fiscal on higher employee expenses, lower output, partially offset by higher thermal coal prices.
Outlook
Considering the lower than estimated production, financials of select subsidiaries, declining PLFs, the outlook of weaker thermal coal prices, revaluation in line with global peers, we are giving a price target of Rs. 261 in FY17-18 and Rs.325 in FY18-19.
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John Rodden spends altogether too many words defending the existence of his slender book, which investigates FBI surveillance of three prominent midcentury intellectuals: Lionel Trilling, Dwight Macdonald and Irving Howe. Rather than fret over the narrowness of his focus, Rodden might simply have framed Of G-Men and Eggheads as three case studies in the FBI’s incomprehension of the intelligentsia—a point he well makes throughout the book. His subjects associated with the far left in their youth but never posed a security risk and became vociferous critics of the Soviet system after its crimes became apparent. As Rodden makes clear, the FBI might have saved time and taxpayers money if they had bothered to read the writings of the trio instead of laboring to open their letters and trail them on the streets. The G-Men of Rodden’s book come across as more dumb than dangerous.
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Esperanza senior basketball player Brendan Harrick committed to Cal State Northridge, Esperanza coach Mark Hills confirmed.
Harrick, a 6-5 forward, averaged 22 points and 10 rebounds a game for the Aztecs. He was a starter on Esperanza’s California state championship team in 2017.
His great uncle is former Pepperdine and UCLA coach Jim Harrick.
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Parra is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Giants, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.
Parra and another lefty-hitting outfielder in Carlos Gonzalez will head to the bench in the series finale with southpaw Andrew Suarez on the hill for San Francisco. Ian Desmond will shift over from first base to cover left field for Parra while Noel Cuevas gets the nod in right field in Gonzalez's stead.
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The New York Jets have re-signed backup linebacker Julian Stanford, three days after releasing him.
The team also announced Monday that cornerback Marcus Williams has signed his restricted free agent tender, worth $2.75 million.
Stanford played in nine games for the Jets last season, including three starts in place of the injured Darron Lee. The former Wagner College star, who has also spent time with Jacksonville, Detroit and Tampa Bay, had 28 tackles before finishing the season on injured reserve with an ankle injury.
Williams has a team-high eight interceptions over the past two seasons. He has started 14 games in three years with the Jets and is a possible replacement for Darrelle Revis in the starting secondary.
Williams was signed by Houston out of North Dakota State in 2014 before being cut during the preseason and signed to the Jets’ practice squad.
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The Oilers Entertainment Group is again inviting Edmontonians to come and watch Tuesday's away game with over 10,000 fellow hockey fans.
Tickets for the second Orange Crush Road Game Watch Party--which lets the devoted watch the game on the big screen at Rogers Place--went on sale for $5 Monday morning.
More than 11,000 turned out for the watch party over the weekend.
According to an OEG release net proceeds go to the Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation.
Then-Pennsylvania state Rep. Marc Gergely in 2015. (Twitter)
A former Pennsylvania lawmaker has been sentenced to 18 months of house arrest for his role in an illegal gambling machine operation.
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that Marc Gergely was also ordered Monday to spend three years on probation after completing the sentence.
The seven-term Democratic representative pleaded guilty in Allegheny County to misdemeanor conspiracy and campaign finance violation counts.
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Gergely was accused of aiding an illegal video gambling operation that had some 335 machines at 70 restaurants, bars, bowling alleys and other locations.
Prosecutors alleged that Gergely used his position to assuage the fears of business owners who were leery of putting gambling machines in their establishments.
Defense attorney Charles Porter Jr. sought leniency, saying his client had never been in trouble before and had accepted responsibility.
CHICAGO — Prosecutors want the maximum 15-year prison term for a young Chicago-area man who sought to join an al-Qaida-linked group fighting Bashar Assad’s regime in Syria.
They requested the sentence in a court filing Thursday for Abdella Ahmad Tounisi’s (too-NEE’-see), who was 18 when arrested in an FBI internet sting in 2013. He has pleaded guilty to attempting to offer material support to foreign terrorists.
Tounisi’s lawyers want a seven-year term. They say their client felt isolated as a Muslim in the U.S. and that his decision to travel to Syria reflected his immaturity. They insist he’s tried to change since then.
Prosecutors say Tounisi persisted even after a friend was arrested on terrorism charges in 2012, and after relatives expressed concern about his interest in Syria.
Sentencing is Oct. 19.
Srinagar: A freelance French journalist was arrested for allegedly filming pellet victims and some politicians in Kashmir by violating visa and passport norms, a senior police official said today.
Comiti Paul Edward, who was arrested late last night, was visiting Kashmir on a business visa but was indulging in journalistic works, which was in violation of the visa and passport regulations, Inspector General of Police (Kashmir) Munir Khan said.
The journalist was arrested in the jurisdiction of the Kothibagh police station after it was found that he was allegedly meeting and filming the pellet victims and some politicians, Khan said.
“We have taken the concerned journalist into custody for violating visa and passport regulations,” he told PTI.
Khan said an FIR under relevant sections of the concerned laws was filed against him and the French Embassy in Delhi was informed about it. (PTI)
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Nazriya Nazim, the young actress finally put an end to the pregnancy rumours, in a kickass way. Recently, Nazriya posted a funny video on her official Facebook page with the caption 'My reaction to rumours 😏 😏'.
Recently, it was reported Fahadh Faasil and Nazriya Nazim are all set to welcome their first child soon. The reports had claimed the duo was spotted at a maternity clinic in Kochi, a couple of times.
However, Nazriya Nazim, who was highly irked with the baseless rumours immediately reached through her Facebook page. Nazriya's reaction video has been going on social media and has already crossed 2.1 Lakhs on Facebook.
Nazriya Nazim has been staying away from the film industry from the past two and a half years. The actress decided to take a break from her acting career, after marrying the talented actor Fahadh Faasil, her Bangalore Days co-star.
BOZEMAN, Mont. — A creek that flows into the northeastern corner of Yellowstone National Park is set to be removed from a list of impaired waterways next year.
The Bozeman Daily Chronicle reported Sunday that officials with the Montana Department of Environmental Quality say that Soda Butte Creek now meets quality standards for heavy metals thanks to abandoned mine cleanups that started in the 1990s. The department has received preliminary approval from the EPA to remove the creek from the list in 2018.
The department’s abandoned mine lands program manager, Autumn Coleman, says it will be the first time a stream will be de-listed in the state as the result of a mine cleanup.
The creek flows past the town of Cooke City before entering Yellowstone, where it feeds into the Lamar River.
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"Learn, Taste & Experience" Polish Beer & Vodka Experience Friday, September 22, 2017, 7-10 p.m.
Sample a variety of flavored and unflavored Vodkas along with a variety of Polish Beers. Cash Bar and Specialty Drinks Available. Snacks and Raffles. Free Commemorative Beer Glass for Tasting Participants (while supplies last).
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Indianapolis Metropolitan Police are investigating after a person was shot and killed on the city's northwest side Tuesday night.
Officers were called to the 3600 block of North Glen Arm Road just after 6:30 p.m.
Homicide investigators were responding.
#IMPDNOW: Homicide detectives responding to a person shot and killed in the 3600 blk Glen Arm Rd. Details forthcoming, PIO enroute. — IMPD (@IMPD_News) February 14, 2017
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Flatpak Linux App Sandboxing Tool Now Works Out-of-the-Box with OpenGL Drivers
Flatpak 0.8.3 is here about 19 days after the release of the second maintenance update to the series, and adds a small number of improvements, including better handling of extra-data errors, improvements to buildsystem=cmake builds, as well as the implementation of updated OpenGL support that would enable Flatpak to work with OpenGL drivers out of the box. Among other improvements that have been implemented in today's Flatpak 0.8.3 stable release, we can mention that extra-data is now properly handled for Flatpak runtimes and apps, along with the ability to respect the required version. Furthermore, progress reporting is now available when downloading extra-data.
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Republicans look for lessons after losing the Pennsylvania special election. Republican strategist John Brabender shares his thoughts.
Home Indiana #FullCourt44: Vincennes Lincoln and Princeton Punch Ticket to Sectional Final February 2nd, 2018 Nick Ruffolo Indiana, Sports
The Princeton Girls 3A Sectional final will feature Vincennes Lincoln and Princeton after both teams advanced Friday.
Vincennes Lincoln took down Sullivan 65-37, while Princeton beat Pike Central 56-52.
Catch highlights of the sectional title game Saturday on 44News at 9 and 10.
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It's a notion that might make fans of the Toronto Maple Leafs dizzy, if they weren't already a little light-headed from trying to keep up with the trickery often put on display by Mitch Marner and Auston Matthews. Following a bumpy run that saw the Leafs go 2-4-2, coach Mike Babcock's players were smarter and tighter on Tuesday night at the Air Canada Centre.
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Tickets for the 2018 Scotties Tournament of Hearts go on sale at 10 a.m. this Friday.
The Canadian women's championships will run from Jan. 27 to Feb. 4 at the South Okanagan Events Centre, and will feature, for the first time, a 16-team field. The winner will go onto represent Canada at the world curling championships.
A full event package starts at $399, and gets a seat for all 23 draws, including medal-round games. That can be upgraded to club seats for $429.
Penticton’s bid included a successful deposit program, as fans were urged to show their support for the 2018 Scotties bid by putting money down for full-event passes, so many prime seats have already been snapped up.
Single draw tickets will go on sale later this year.
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MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — Two 18-year-olds in Alabama have been charged with assault in an alleged locker room hazing incident that left a freshman student with a broken arm.
News outlets report LaQuiton Williams Jr. and Ellis Damoind Wright were arrested Tuesday in connection with the incident. WKRG-TV reports that 14-year-old Rodney Kim Jr.’s arm was broken at Davidson High School in April after he was promoted to the varsity football team. The assault was caught on camera.
Al.com quotes Mobile police as saying warrants have been issued for eight students identified in the assault. Wright and Williams have since posted bail. Kim’s parents, Rodney Kim Sr. and Mary Rayford-Kim, announced a $12 million notice of claim against the Mobile County Board of Education and several school employees earlier this month.
The 24th annual Colorado BBQ Challenge kicks off in Frisco on Thursday, June 15, and is expected to draw as many as 35,000 people through the weekend.
With that volume of visitors in mind, the town of Frisco is urging attendees to park at the Summit Middle School parking lot located at 158 School Road and travel to the event via a free shuttle bus, which will be running continuously from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Friday and from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Saturday.
Frisco's Main Street will be closed June 15 through June 17 from Madison Avenue to 6th Avenue. Third Avenue will also be closed from Granite Street to Galena Street, and First, Fourth and Fifth Avenues will be closed to the alleys.
No pets are allowed at the event. The town is reminding dog owners to not leave their pets in their cars given the high temperatures expected throughout the weekend.
Elinor Barker contemplated quitting as a 14-year-old before seeing the bigger picture and the trajectory of other Maindy Flyers. Now 22, the Cardiff racer was one of four Olympic champions in Great Britain's 19-rider squad for the Track Cycling World Championships in Hong Kong, where she won three medals, culminating in points race gold on Sunday's final day.
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Cooper (shoulder) caught four of eight targets for 39 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 24-6 loss at Denver.
Cooper has been dealing with a shoulder injury for about three weeks, but hasn't missed any time. He was quiet Sunday, other than a 32-yard touchdown in the third quarter, although he should have had a long score in the first half, but was overthrown. Despite some inconsistency this season, the second-year wideout established a career-high in receptions and yardage with 83 and 1,153, respectively. The Raiders missed a golden opportunity to clinch a first-round bye, so assuming Cooper didn't suffer any setbacks, he'll play next week.
Sung-Yoon Lee, a professor of Korean studies at The Fletcher School, Tufts University, said the rogue nation was “no Iraq or Syria or Afghanistan” and was more than capable of fighting back.
The comments come amid growing tensions between Kim Jong-un’s regime and Donald Trump, who vowed to meet any attack on the US territory of Guam with “fire and fury”.
Speaking to CNBC, the academic said: “North Korea has a need to test more in the continental ballistic missiles to conduct another nuclear test and I don’t think Kim Jong-un will be deterred by this strong rhetoric – even rhetorical bellicosity coming out of the Trump administration.
“The truth is, since the end of the Korean war more than 60 years ago, despite countless provocations and lethal attacks from the north, neither the US or South Korea has ever responded with military force.
Massive New Ag Cooperative Kicks Off Operations
The company is a merger of North Central Farmers Elevator and Wheat Growers
ABERDEEN, S.D. – A large agriculture cooperative formed by the merger of two co-ops in the Dakotas has started operations. North Central Farmers Elevator and Wheat Growers officially began business as Agtegra Cooperative on Thursday, headquartered in the northern South Dakota city of Aberdeen. The new co-op has nearly 6,800 members and 900 employees and is serving more than 60 communities in the two states.
NORTH WOODSTOCK, N.H. — Authorities say rainy weather isn’t enough to contain a 70-acre brush fire near a popular hiking attraction in the rugged terrain in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.
Rain moved through the area Friday, yet authorities say it’s not enough to contain the fire, which started Tuesday on a cliff in Kinsman Ridge over the Lost River Gorge. Firefighters are unsure of the cause; they’ve considered everything from a campfire to a meteor, although some think the latter is far-fetched.
A new command team of state and federal officials took over Friday, allowing for more equipment and firefighters. More than 70 battled the fire and several smaller blazes Thursday.
Lost River Gorge was closed for the season Thursday as crews used it as an operations base. The closure comes ahead of Columbus Day weekend, one of the busiest times of the year.
CEBU Gov. Hilario Davide III’s running mate in next year’s elections will come from the north, Cebu Vice Gov. Agnes Magpale said yesterday.
Magpale, who declined reelection and announced her retirement from politics after her second term ends next year, said she and other administration allies discussed it with the governor but she refused to give details.
“Dili lang ko mosulti (I will not tell, it will be a), surprise,” Magpale said.
Davide said nothing final had been decided on his choice of running mate.
Barely three months left before the filing of the Certificate of Candidacies (COCs), in October, the names of Tuburan Mayor Democrito Diamante and Carmen Remedios Durano-Meca were floated.
Meca chairs the Cebu Provincial Anti-Drug Abuse Office (CPADAO).
But Diamante, president of the League of Municipalities of the Philippines (LMP)-Cebu Chapter, said he prefers to run either for Congress or for vice mayor of Tuburan town.
Meca also said she has no plans to run for higher office.
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An Allentown Federal Credit Union employee is charged with stealing more than $641,000.
An indictment unsealed last week says Julie Ann Turk, 46, of Washington Township, Lehigh County, took the money between 2009 and April 2016.
The indictment says she charged customers bogus fees and transferred the money to her personal account. She allegedly took $641,637.
She is charged with bank fraud, bank embezzlement and three counts of money laundering.
She faces a maximum of 90 years in prison and a $2.5 million fine, according to a news release from the U.S. attorney's office.
Turk was released on bail to her home in the 4600 block of Lovers Lane.
The indictment says Turk worked as a teller, Master Card coordinator, teller supervisor and general ledger coordinator at the credit union.
Her attorney, Maranna J. Meehan, didn't immediately respond to an email seeking comment.
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The starting point for The Wall Street Journal’s Tech Companies to Watch ranking was a survey of technology experts and watchers. Prior attendees of technology conferences produced by the Journal and Founders Forum, a London firm that organizes events for a network of tech entrepreneurs and investors (and with which the Journal has a business relationship), were asked to respond to the following prompt for 10 subsectors of technology:
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WASHINGTON: The United States Friday condemned the terror attack on a shrine in Balochistan that killed 22 people and stated that it would continue to work with Pakistan in combatting terrorism.
“We offer our deepest condolences to the victims and their families, and wish a speedy recovery to those injured,” State Department Spokesperson Heather Nauert said. “We stand with the people of Pakistan and the broader South Asia region in their fight against terrorism,” she added.
A suicide bomber blew himself up yesterday at Dargah Fatehpur in the Jhal Magsi district of Balochistan, killing at least 22 people and injuring 25 others.
ISIS claimed responsibility for the attack in a brief statement from its propaganda news agency, ‘Amaq’.
DUBAI, Dec 12 (Reuters) - Major Saudi Arabian real estate firm Dar Al Arkan is considering whether to invest in a housing project in Morocco, its chairman Yousef al-Shelash told Reuters on Tuesday.
The company, which has a cash position of 3 billion riyals ($800 million), is also looking at acquiring a fixed income asset such as a hotel or a residential or business tower in European cities including London, Frankfurt and Berlin next year, he said.
Shelash was speaking as the company announced it was launching its international business with an 800 million riyal ($218 million) development in downtown Dubai. It will start construction in early 2018 of a 34-storey waterfront skyscraper with luxury apartments. (Reporting by Alex Cornwell; Writing by Tom Arnold; Editing by Andrew Torchia)
A: I’m mulling opening a joint stationary design and Internet cafe.
B: Eating and stationary are chalk and cheese. Just choose one?
A: Actually, I think they go well together. Customers coming for coffee and computers can use our stationary. If they like, they buy.
B: The economy is slow. A coffee shop alone would be difficult. I suggest you rethink your brand positioning.
A: 我最近打算自己創業，成立一家文具設計工作室兼網路咖啡館。
B: 餐飲和文具設計性質不太一樣，是不是應該考慮兩者擇一就好？
A: 我倒覺得兩者很容易結合，來店裡喝咖啡用電腦的顧客可以使用我們設計的文具，用得喜歡就可以買下來。
B: 現在經濟不景氣，光是經營咖啡館就不容易了，還要賣文具，建議你還是重新考慮一下品牌的定位。
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Two teenagers are appearing in court today accused of murdering a Rhyl shopkeeper.
Businessman Amarjeet Singh Bhaker, was stabbed to death on April 30 of this year.
Two youths aged 16 from Rhyl, who cannot be publicly identified because of their ages, deny murdering Mr Singh-Bhaker.
They also deny wounding with intent his cousin Amar Bahakar Singh.
Another 16-year-old from the Manchester area, is charged with violent disorder.
Four other men, including a youth, have been charged with violent disorder.
We'll bring you live updates from the court room.
Colorado guard McKinley Wright IV, right, drives past Utah guard Justin Bibbins, center, and forward David Collette in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Feb. 2, 2018, in Boulder, Colo. David Zalubowski AP Photo
FILE - in this May 7, 2018, file photo, First lady Melania Trump speaks on her initiatives during an event in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington. Melania Trump is trying to tamp down speculation about why she has not been seen in public in nearly three weeks, but it isn't completely working. Susan Walsh, File AP Photo
At The Gates vocalist Tomas Lindberg and drummer Adrian Erlandsson have formed a new band, The Lurking Fear, along with guitarist Jonas Stålhammar (The Crown), guitarist Fredrik Wallenberg (Skitsystem) and bassist Andreas Axelsson (Disfear, Edge Of Sanity).
Says the band: “The Lurking Fear is bringing sheer, natural weirdness and horror back to the scene, as we want our death metal ugly, twisted and possessed. Riffs should stir up real feelings of repulsion, and disgust deep down in your soul, and vocals should sounds like hounds of hell howling at the moon.”
Stay tuned for more updates from The Lurking Fear.
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Russian authorities detained one of the people suspected of organizing the St. Petersburg metro terrorist attack two weeks ago, TASS, the Russian government-owned news agency, reported Monday. He was identified as Abror Azimov Akhralovich and was arrested just west of Moscow.
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1 man killed in boating accident in Louisiana
PLAQUEMINE- Louisiana officials say one man drowned while another man made it to safety after a boating accident.
News outlets report that Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents are investigating Friday's accident on Little Bayou Pigeon in Iberville Parish in which 48-year-old Malcolm Perera was killed.
Agents say Perera lost control of the boat, causing both men to be ejected into the water. His passenger made it to shore and found an abandoned camp, and was able to flag down a passing boat about 5:30 a.m. Saturday.
A spokesman for the department says Perera was found near the capsized boat about 9:30 a.m. Saturday.
Agents say neither man was wearing flotation devices. Further details have not been released.
An 18-year-old man was shot and killed southeast of Salinas on Sunday afternoon, Monterey County sheriff's officials said. At 3:48 p.m., deputies responded to a report of shots fired at Spence and Old Stage roads and found Luis Enrique Hinojosa suffering from gunshot wounds.
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The team at LotusGrill think they've come up with the perfect portable, smokeless charcoal grill. (Smokeless AND charcoal?) Did they manage to pull off the impossible? Reviewed - Mike Roorda
April 12 Hobonichi Co Ltd:
* Says it will issue 60,000 new shares through private placement, at the price of 1,912.5 yen per share, or 114.8 million yen, to Mizuho Securities Co Ltd
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* The total shares outstanding will become 2,314,400 after the issuance
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SAO PAULO, Feb 2 (Reuters) - The Brazilian government will not spend much more time trying to persuade legislators to vote in favor of its proposed pension reform and will push for a quick resolution of the issue, President Michel Temer said on Friday.
Temer said during an interview for Rede TV broadcast the government estimates it currently has the support of 271 out of 513 legislators. It would need 308 votes to pass the reform. The president expects the proposal, considered key to reduce Brazil's growing budget deficit, to go up for a vote this month. (Reporting by Marcelo Teixeira; Editing by Tom Brown)
The Monster Truck Nationals have made their way to Sioux City.
The show in Sioux City was last night at the Tyson Center.
Several of the Trucks took a beating during the Friday show.
We had the chance to get a behind the scenes look at the work that goes into getting ready for a show that wows crowds.
Drivers of the trucks are on a tight deadline to get their trucks ready to go by show time.
"Just after last night, we just have a few things we have to check on the truck" said Doug Noelke, driver of the Tailgator. "Go over all the nuts and bolts. I had a few little minor issues, but nothing major. Just working on the throttle there as you saw. Trying to get that to go a little smoother so I have a little more control over this beast."
The Monster Truck Nationals final show is at 7:30 pm Saturday.
UFC 216 is a few days away and the third episode of Embedded was released on the UFC’s YouTube channel.
In the episode, flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson tells the media he expects a finish in Saturday’s fight, then taunts interim lightweight title challenger Kevin Lee at a press lunch in LA. His opponent Ray Borg receives in-cabin applause on the short flight to Vegas. Heavyweight Derrick Lewis pushes his cardio limits in the gym and tries to negotiate a drive-through meal, while opponent Fabricio Werdum continues his training at the UFC Performance Institute. Las Vegas resident Lee returns to a changed city, determined to proceed with business as planned. His opponent Tony Ferguson turns a basketball court into an MMA dojo.
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Why wear a dress hat with tattered jeans?
I realize the lifestyle in Idaho isn’t the same as Manhattan.
Driving home this week, I spotted a young man waiting to cross South Washington Street. He was wearing a fedora. Beneath his head, he wore a ragged t-shirt and tattered denim. I realize the lifestyle in Idaho isn’t the same as Manhattan. I’ve seen the Governor in jacket and tie, but still wearing his jeans and cowboy boots. It’s not out of place here. I can wear dungarees to work. In my previous workplace, a jacket and tie were required.
On weekends, I prefer sweatshirts and cargo pants. I won’t wear tattered jeans to church. Years ago, I was going to the beach after Mass. I wore shorts and then felt embarrassed by my choice. Later in the week, I saw my pastor outside the rectory and apologized. He explained he didn’t have an issue with neat shorts. Cut off denim and soiled t-shirts were another matter.
Driving rain and strong winds are predicted to remain all day across parts of the county.
Throughout the weekend Highways contractors have been out on the roads clearing trees blown over blocking roads.
People are also advised to check before they travel as conditions are causing problems on the rail and road.
SANAA, Yemen (AP) - Yemeni security officials say local forces backed by the United Arab Emirates are expanding their reach in the country's south, where they have clashed with forces loyal to the internationally recognized president.
The UAE is part of the Saudi-led coalition battling Yemen's Shiite rebels on behalf of President Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi, but has been at odds with Hadi for months.
The security officials said Monday that hundreds of Security Belt forces - fighters trained and financed by the UAE, have deployed in the Dhale province. They spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to brief reporters.
The UAE and Hadi maintain separate security forces based in the southern city of Aden, which have clashed in recent months.
Canada's largest pension fund manager, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) in Hyderabad has pipped Rahul Bhatia’s InterGlobe Real Estate and a Shapoorji Pallonji-Allianz combine to emerge as the highest bidder to buy a business park, owned by Singaporean Sovereign fund GIC and Tishman Speyer of the United States. The deal is estimated at Rs 19 billion.
Earlier reports said InterGlobe bid Rs 18 billion. That of Shapoorji-Allianz is not known the 2.3 million square feet WaveRock is based in Hyderabad’s Gachibowli financial district. The owners were expecting ...
THE LIMERICK teenager arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing of 23-year-old Jamie Higgins has been released without charge, gardai have confirmed.
The 19-year-old was arrested shortly after Jamie was pronounced dead at University Hospital Limerick, following an altercation at the Shannon Knights nightclub in Shannon.
It is understood that Jamie was the father of a young child.
Another man, aged in his 20s, was taken to UHL for treatment of injuries that are understood to not be life threatening.
In a statement this Monday afternoon, An Garda Siochana stated: “A 19 year-old man arrested in connection with the death of a 23 year old man on March 18th in Shannon, Co. Clare, has been released without charge and a file will be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.”
Tributes have been pouring in to the former Crescent College Comprehensive student, who was from Dooradoyle.
One person wrote on Facebook: “This world is just getting too cruel the memories will never be forgotten.”
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (WTLV) — A Florida teenager who survived a shark bite at Jacksonville’s Hanna Park says he plans to surf again.
“It hasn’t really kicked in,” Keanan Perry, 17, told our NBC affiliate. “I still just wake up and I just feel injured, you know? I’m not like, ‘oh I got bit by a shark,’ just like ‘my foot’s hurt.’ That’s all I think.”
Perry said he was surfing and caught a wave all the way into shore Friday and landed in a sandbar. As soon as his toes hit the sand, he felt something clamp down on his foot and ankle.
He never saw the shark and didn’t realize what happened until he pulled his foot out of the water.
“You can like see the rows of teeth on the very bottom. You can see it’s like nice, clean rows,” Perry said.
The teen was taken to the hospital, where he underwent surgery for a torn Achilles tendon.
He tells our WTLV he hopes his story doesn’t deter others from getting into the water.
Full story here.
A Pennsylvania golf club that called police on a group of black women golfers is defending itself days after apologizing, saying it typically requests players who are too slow to leave the course.In a second statement issued after the Saturday incident, Grandview Golf Club in York says members usually leave after the request.It says the women refused to leave, so the club called the police "to ensure an amicable result."------
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President Donald Trump will Tuesday sign a presidential order which in time will change the rules for work visas for highly educated foreign workers.
Visas of this type are used by many IT professionals from India.
It is believed that Trump assumes that various ministries now will propose changes to the visa program. The objective is that the American workforce will benefit, but no immediate changes are expected.
Critics fear that there are not sufficient competent American labourers for these jobs, and that the regulatory changes might make companies moving activities abroad.
This includes the CEO of the Indian IT organization Nasscom, R. Chandrashekhar.
– These jobs will either not be filled, or they move abroad. Neither option is good for America, he said.
Annually 85,000 people get temporary employment in the United States with work visas that last for a maximum of six years. Several thousand of these jobs go to Indian IT experts.
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Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is eligible to return from injured reserve and play against the Panthers on Sunday, but no decision has yet been made on whether he will.
Green Bay coach Mike McCarthy said Rodgers underwent tests today and is now being evaluated by team physician Dr. Pat McKenzie and other medical professionals before a decision is made about his availability.
“There’s a number of scans, testing that went in this morning,” McCarthy said. “It’s now in the evaluation stage. Dr. McKenzie is reviewing it. There’s a number of medical opinions involved in the decision. So at this time, I do not have a clean decision for you or an update.”
McCarthy joked that he’ll be pressuring the medical staff to let him know as soon as possible.
“If I don’t know tomorrow, they’re going to be putting Pat McKenzie on IR,” McCarthy said.
Rodgers last played in Week Six, when he suffered a broken collarbone against the Vikings.
Labor Day weekend is one of the busiest travel times of the summer. Last year, the weekend saw more air travel than other popular summer holidays for travel, including Memorial Day and Independence Day, according to data from Expedia. This year, nearly 25 percent of Americans plan to leave town for Labor Day, according to an Expedia survey of U.S. travelers. The survey found that New York and Las Vegas were among the busiest destination cities.
Below are the top ten popular travel destinations expected for this upcoming Labor Day weekend, based on Expedia flight booking data.
1. New York
2. Las Vegas
3. Los Angeles
4. Orlando
5. Chicago
6. Seattle
7. San Francisco
8. Denver
9. Dallas
10. Atlanta
Winx triumphs at Turnbull Stakes for 21 wins in a row
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Winx has made a one-act affair of the Group One Turnbull Stakes, the final lead-up race in her bid to claim a third Cox Plate.
In extending her winning sequence to 21, Winx had the Flemington race in her keeping a long way from the finishing post.
Winx defeated Ventura Storm by six-and-a-half lengths with Humidor taking the minor placing in the field of seven.
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An area where Pinot Noir thrives, Urville is the village where Drappier Champagne has been made since 1808. Planted 2000 years ago by the Gallo-Romans, the vines here stretch down the surrounding slopes under the kindly eye of French abbot, Saint Bernard the founder of Clairvaux Abbey, a Cistercian monastery.
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The Leinster Rugby team have paid a visit to some of their young fans at Temple Street University Hospital.
Members of the double-winning squad took some time out to visit fans following their historic wins in the Champions Cup and PRO14.
Cian Healy, Robbie Henshaw, Rhys Ruddock and their fellow team mates brought in their medals to the delight of not just little patients, but parents and staff too.
The Blues players showed off their PRO14 medals after winning the title last Saturday, when they overcame Welsh side Scarlets by a score of 40-32.
It followed their tense 15-12 victory in the Champions Cup final in Bilbao earlier this month, where they triumphed against French Top 14 outfit Racing 92.
SAO PAULO, July 4 (Reuters) - A Brazilian judge has ordered units of Monsanto Co to deposit royalties related to the Intacta RR2 pro genetically modified soy seed technology, according to a copy of the decision seen by Reuters.
The ruling relates to a patent dispute between Brazilian soy growers and the U.S. seeds company, now a unit of Bayer AG . The Monsanto royalty decision is effective immediately, a lawyer for the plaintiffs said. (Reporting by Ana Mano Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
Tom Petty meant a lot to the Shelters, and since Petty’s death, the members of the young L.A. rock band haven’t been shy about letting people know. “He really was our best friend and our guide through life,” frontman Chase Simpson
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The 'Without You' hitmaker has six-year-old twins Moroccan and Monroe with her ex-husband, and has said that whilst they've gone their separate ways, she still believes he is a "good guy" and is pleased they can now work on having the "good parts" of a successful co-parenting relationship. Asked if she plans on doing anything special for Nick in honour of Father's Day on Sunday , Mariah said: "He's the kids' father and he does really nice things for me on Mother's Day, so yeah.
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A 25-year-old prisoner serving a jail term in Nashik Road Central Prison here, died of electric shock, which also left another inmate injured, a jail official said today.
The incident took place yesterday afternoon when both of them were working in the jail's kitchen.
The deceased was identified as Sharad Pardeshi, who was from Chalisgaon in Jalgaon district in north Maharashtra. He was serving a 10-year jail term after being convicted in a rape case, superintendent of the jail Rajkumar Sali, said.
The injured inmate, Chhagan alias Rishi Jadhav (32), a resident of Jalna district, has been admitted to Nashik civil hospital following the incident. He was serving a life imprisonment in a murder case, he added.
"The incident occurred around 2 pm when Pardeshi and Jadhav were using a crane to lift a big container of cooked rice in the kitchen that has a tin roof. Electric current passed through the tin roof and the chain of the crane, which claimed Pardeshi's life and injured Jadhav," Sali said.
CENTRAL FALLS, R.I. (AP) — Two corrections officers have been placed on leave as authorities investigate an inmate’s escape from a Rhode Island detention center.
The prison warden says former Army reservist James Morales escaped Saturday by climbing a basketball hoop to reach a rooftop, cutting through a fence and climbing through razor wire.
The 35-year-old Morales remains at large.
Wyatt Correctional Center warden Daniel Martin says it took more than three hours to discover he was missing. He said two officers have been placed on paid leave.
The prison in Central Falls remains locked down as officials review procedures.
Morales is charged with stealing 16 guns from a U.S. Army Reserve Center and faces child rape charges.
Police say they believe Morales fled to Attleboro, Massachusetts, and stole a car that was found Sunday.
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Vaitai's knee injury isn't serious, Les Bowen of the Philadelphia Daily News reports.
This is fortunate news for the Eagles, as Vaitai is their top reserve tackle. However, it isn't clear when he'll be able to return to the field.
Little Acorn Productions, the Dewsbury-based theatre company, is set to showcase a production at Wakefield Arts Festival.
The company is performing its two-man play, Thick as Thieves, at the Theatre Royal and Opera House on Saturday (2 June).
Chris Sheard and Cev Barker play two unluckly thieves Barry and Steph who break into what they believe to be an empty house, but things start to unravel with hilarious consequences.
Chris and Cev have both directed and performed this comedy several times before.
However, this will be a slightly different version to the previous productions.
Chris said: “We have been working on this show for two years now and have been changing the script and staging to bring the best to the stage.”
Cev said: “Its really a modern farce. If they did the sensible thing when everything starts to go wrong then the whole play would be over in 20 minutes.”
Email sarah@acornproductions.org.uk for more details about Little Acorn Productions.
HARPURSVILLE, N.Y. (WFLA) – April the giraffe suffered an injury at the Animal Adventure Park Monday morning, and viewers’ constant emails to the park have the team ready to pull the live feed down.
April has a small twist of her leg and has been favoring it when she walks.
The park’s veterinarian is aware of the issue, and the park said the injury is not unheard of in long-legged animals.
The park posted on Facebook that they appreciate the concern, but they are being bogged down with emails regarding April’s well-being.
“…but, the bogging down of email servers and other platforms is the exact reason the giraffe cam will need to be pulled,” the park posted.
In a comment, the park said the camera will come down between Wednesday and Friday of this week. They say this was the plan from the beginning, so they would be able to focus on the park.
The park is preparing to open for the season and said the emails are hindering their limited time.
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Woman sentenced to prison for killing boyfriend in DUI crash
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio woman has been sentenced to prison for drunkenly running down her boyfriend with her vehicle and killing him.
The Akron Beacon Journal reports 49-year-old Gloria Lee was sentenced to four years in prison Tuesday after pleading guilty to aggravated vehicular homicide and DUI charges in connection to the death of Darrone Jones.
Police say Jones was walking toward Lee's vehicle in May 2017 in Akron when Lee sped up and hit him. The 57-year-old died at a hospital from his injuries about a month later.
Lee's blood alcohol level at the time of the crash was measured to be 0.198, more than twice the legal limit.
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The Dubuque County Sheriff's Office says 1,500 gallons of of ethanol leaked after a semi rolled on Old Hwy Road around 1:00 on Monday afternoon.
Most of that ethanol was contained before it could enter any waterways; however, the road between Graf Road and Dutch Lane Road are closed until further notice.
A HazMat team from Ankeny was called in to help.
The semi driver, Carl Gravel, was taken to the hospital for minor injuries.
Deputies say Gravel, from Dyersville, lost control of the semi when he was turning a corner.
We do not know if weather was a factor, but at the time of the crash, snow was falling in the area.
The damage to the semi and the tanker are estimated at more than $100,000.
America Ferrera is known for her role on "Ugly Betty." ABC
ABC has an open time slot to fill after canceling the "Roseanne" reboot. Network executives are reportedly still trying to reconfigure its Tuesday night lineup now that there's a hole in its programming schedule. New offerings from the network for the 2018-2019 season, admittedly, don't look amazing, but luckily ABC has plenty of options to choose from if it decides it wants to give the ghosts of programs past another chance.
Here are 11 shows that are worthy of another round the network.
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Work on much-awaited additional spillway at left dyke of Hirakud Dam in Sambalpur will begin after monsoon. The tender process for construction has already been completed. A 12-member team of World Bank, Central Water Commission (CWC) and Dam Safety Department had visited the Hirakud Dam site for the proposed spillway in April, 2015
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A video circulating on social media shows a male officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, assaulting an unarmed woman along a highway.
The video, which was posted on Twitter did not reveal what really triggered the conflict between the two.
The recording shows the angry uniformed FRSC officer swiftly removing his belt to beat the lady during the quarrel.
The officer while beating the lady in the presence of three of his colleagues was heard shouting in Hausa: “What kind of human being are you! What kind of lady is this?”
However one of his colleagues and a lady in the company of the woman being assaulted is seen trying to stop the officer from further assaulting his victim.
PREMIUM TIMES could not ascertain where and when the video was shot.
Romero (shoulder) is throwing off a slope at the Pirates' spring training facility, Bill Brink of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Romero has been sidelined since April 25 with a shoulder impingement, but he's starting to ramp up his throwing. The southpaw is set to throw off a mound later in the week for the first time since landing on the disabled list. If everything goes well during his side session, Romero could be cleared to face live hitters shortly thereafter.
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - We continue our preview of the Jaguars 2018 training camp. Today, we focus on the offensive line. With the addition of Andrew Norwell, the Jaguars have added strength to a unit that helped pave the way for the league's top rushing attack in 2017. But there are questions to be asked of the unit. Here are the topic Mark Brunell and I covered:
1. We know who starts at left tackle, left guard and center, what about right guard and right tackle?
2. How good can Cam Robinson be?
3. Is there enough depth on the offensive line?
4. Will they have to pass block more in 2018?
This week's schedule will include analysis of the other offensive position groups. Tune in to The 10 O'Clock News each night this week for more from Brunell:
Thursday: running backs
Friday: quarterbacks
Next week: defense and special teams
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MUMBAI: Bollywood actors Salman Khan and Jacqueline Fernandez completed their work in the upcoming third part of the Race franchise.
The top choreographer Remo D’Souza started directorial career with his dance film, ABCD. Now, after directing a couple of movies on his way, now Remo is directing Ramesh Taurani’s Race 3.
The star cast of the film is Salman Khan, Jacqueline Fernandez, Bobby Deol, Anil Kapoor, Daisy Shah, Saqib Saleem and Pooja Hegde in crucial roles.
This is the first time that Dabang Khan will be seen in the Race franchise. It has also been reported that Jacqueline, who has worked with Salman in the film Kick, will be seen doing a pole dance in Race 3.
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The challenges ahead for the Liberal government
The Liberal government checked off a number of the biggest items on its to-do list in 2016 — introducing the Canada Child Benefit, withdrawing fighter jets from the mission in Iraq and Syria, a national climate agreement and meeting with the premiers — but some are only partly underway. An inquiry into missing and murdered indigenous women is set to kick off early in the new year, with the promised legislation to legalize marijuana seemingly on the way.
Director Mark Gordon's documentary Awakening in Taos, narrated by Ali MacGraw with the voice of Leslie Harrell Dillen as Mabel Dodge will debut on Feb. 25-26 at the Rio Grande Theater. 'Awakening in Taos' documentary to premiere in Las Cruces LAS CRUCES - Director Mark Gordon's documentary Awakening in Taos, narrated by Ali MacGraw with the voice of Leslie Harrell Dillen as Mabel Dodge will debut on Feb. 25-26 at the Rio Grande Theater.
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Nigerians are hungry, they want to see more changes – Mbaka
Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka of the Adoration Ministry in Enugu State has advised President Muhammadu Buhari on leadership in the New Year.
He gave the advice in Enugu on Saturday in his New Year message at the cross over service to 2017.
He advised the President to tackle the challenges facing the country, saying “many Nigerians are suffering.
“Though the President is trying on corruption and security, Nigerians are hungry; they want to see more changes.
“There is the need to assist businessmen and women in their businesses.”
He also advised the President to appoint experts who would help him to revive the economy.
The cleric asked the President to consult Church leaders and eminent men of God
to advise him and tell him the truth about the economy.
“We cannot reach him for advice because of the kind of people around him,” he added.
Today, GOP nominee and York County businessman Ralph Norman announced an 11 county tour ahead of the June 20 special election for Congress. Norman will hit the road starting Monday in Lancaster, Lee, and Kershaw counties.
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GOP Lawmaker’s Shooter Was An Anti-Pipeline Activist Who Attended Climate March
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The shooter at the GOP congressional baseball practice Wednesday was an anti-pipeline activist who had attended a climate protest in March.
James Hodgkinson, the Illinois man law enforcement officials believe shot Republican Rep. Steve Scalise of Louisiana, had signed numerous petitions recently, including one urging citizens to stop the NEXUS Pipeline in Michigan, according to a post on the shooter’s Facebook page.
Hodgkinson had also attended the anti-Trump Climate March earlier this year.
Alleged shooter was at the climate march. pic.twitter.com/lwNvaHQUMP — Phil Kerpen (@kerpen) June 14, 2017
KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) — The Atlanta Braves have reassigned top prospect Ronald Acuna Jr. to their minor league camp.
The 20-year-old outfielder from Venezuela was batting .432 with four home runs in 16 spring training games when the Braves sent him down after Monday's 6-0 exhibition win over the Toronto Blue Jays.
Acuna rose through three minor league levels last season, his third year in professional baseball. He hit .344 with nine home runs in 54 games at Triple-A level.
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11 years ago, Isaiah Alvarado’s mother brought him home from the hospital wrapped in Dallas Cowboys gear. Now, Isaiah’s Cowboys inspired raps have over 2 million views online.
He cried when Romo hurt his back earlier in the year, and every year when he signs up to play youth football, he refuses to play for any team other than the Cowboys. He told WFAA, “Every year I’m like ‘Mom, I can’t be on another team. I can’t be on the Longhorns or Ducks. I want to be on the Cowboys.'”
His greatest Cowboys wish though, he wants Romo to hold the trophy. He has a life-size cutout of Romo on his wall, and at a game earlier in the year, Isaiah held a sign that read: “Romo, You Can Have My Backbone.” He joked, “I wanted to give him my backbone, but I don’t know if that’s possible.”
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More than a year after it was revealed that its water supply was tainted by the chemical PFOS, Newburgh is getting a new water filtration plant. Erica Byfield reports. (Published 4 hours ago)
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SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers are easing linebacker Reuben Foster back into the system after he missed the start of the offseason program while dealing with a domestic violence case that was eventually dropped.
Foster was not allowed to participate in the offseason program until a judge ruled last week that he wouldn’t have to stand trial on domestic violence charges. The judge determined there was no evidence that Foster ever hit his ex-girlfriend.
Foster rejoined the Niners last Thursday but has been held out of team drills as he gets back up to speed. He took part in individual drills during organized team activities but spent the time during team drills doing conditioning or watching teammates.
Defensive coordinator Robert Salah said there’s no rush to get Foster back into team drills but added it won’t take long for Foster to get back up to speed.
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Starting a new music and comedy festival is no easy feat. But with his hosting pedigree on the Nerdist Podcast and television shows @midnight and Talking Dead , Chris Hardwick found no shortage of music artists and comedians willing to perform at his newly minted ID10T Music Festival and Comic Conival this summer.
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Golfer lip syncs after finishing second at PGA
Golfer Louis Oosthuizen completed the Grand Slam on Sunday at the PGA Championship.
Actually, it was the Grand Slam of Finishing Second. By posting a T2 at Quail Hollow, he's now finished second at all four of golf's majors and won one at the 2010 British Open.
Oosthuizen took that "slam" in stride, posting a hilarious video of himself lip syncing to Andrea Day's Rise Up on a plane after the tournament ended.
Just finished my career grand slam second's .. "I'll rise up" pic.twitter.com/083aRityWn — Louis Oosthuizen (@Louis57TM) August 14, 2017
If there was a major for lip syncing, he'd win that one easily.
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High water levels are forecast for Stillwater’s St. Croix River this weekend, making it a temporary no-wake zone, according to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office.
The Twin Cities got a record-high amount of rain Monday. By Tuesday the metro area received more rain than it typically receives in the entire month of October. With more rain expected this weekend, authorities expect particularly high water levels.
By late afternoon Saturday, the river is predicted to exceed 683 feet, triggering a “no-wake” zone from Taylors Falls to the Mississippi River in Prescott, Wis. Additional precipitation could extend the no-wake zone time frame.
In no-wake zones, boats are limited to the slowest possible speed necessary to steer and move, never above 5 mph, authorities said. The limitation protects both the boaters and the shoreline.
The river is expected to peak at 684.5 feet on Tuesday, authorities say.
Boaters can find more information on the Department of Natural Resources website.
Gabriela Santos, J.P. Morgan Asset Management, provides insight to the bull market and why four rate hike may still be in the cards as the Federal Reserve keeps an eye on inflation.
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Moratoriums and bans are defeated, yet concerns about oil and gas drilling have expanded — due to April’s deadly house explosion in Firestone — from merely clean air to the very lives of those whose homes sit on or near the northern Front Range’s oil and gas fields.
But the problems presented by the overlapping of population centers and rich deposits of oil and gas are not expected to diminish, meaning that municipalities, the state and producers must work together to see that communities and oil and gas extraction can coexist.
As the Denver Post reported recently, a rapidly growing population and a vibrant oil and gas industry on the northern Front Range are on a collision course.
A Post analysis of pending and approved drilling permits in the Wattenberg Field in Weld, Larimer, Boulder, Adams and Broomfield counties found that permits are being taken in and near populated areas twice as often as in more remote areas.
Read more at The Loveland Reporter-Herald.
It appears to be an accidental fall from a wall
Chinese conglomerate HNA Group Co-Chairman Wang Jian has died following an accident in France ,in what local police said appeared to be an accidental fall from a wall while posing for a photograph.
Wang, 57, was in charge of HNA’s strategy and ran day-to-day operations, sources familiar with the matter have said, while his fellow chairman and co-founder Chen Feng was often the public face of the group.
Wang fell 15 meters off a wall in the village of Bonnieux, near Avignon, a picturesque area popular with tourists, lieutenant-colonel Hubert Meriaux of the Vaucluse gendarmerie force told Reuters.
“He stood on the edge of a sharp drop to get his family to take a picture of him and fell,” he said.
Low cabin pressure mid-air forced a Delhi-bound SpiceJet aircraft from Mumbai, carrying over 100 passengers, to land at the city airport this morning under emergency conditions.
All the passengers on-board were safe, an airline spokesperson said.
“SpiceJet Boeing 737 aircraft (VT-SZB) was operating flight SG 160 Mumbai-Delhi. Enroute, the aircraft had a (cabin) pressure problem,” the SpiceJet spokesperson said.
Following the standard operating procedure, the crew diverted the aircraft to Ahmedabad, where it landed safely, he added.
There were over 100 passengers on-board the plane, the spokesperson said.
The National Weather Service says there is a threat of severe weather Friday afternoon into the evening, that has prompted some high school football games to move up the time for kick-off and even moved to a Saturday game. It was a year ago Friday that tornadoes touched down in Kansas including 2 in eastern Saline County.
One tornado was rated as an EF 2 with winds up to 112 miles per hour, while the other was rated as an EF 3 with winds up to of 140 miles per hour. They touched down between 4-4:30 in the afternoon. While the tornadoes caused considerable damage there were no injuries. Other tornadoes that day touched down in Sumner County and Clay County.
Indecent, the newest work by Pulitzer Prize-winner Paula Vogel (HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE), opens Tuesday, April 18 at the Cort Theatre (138 West 48th Street, between Sixth and Seventh Avenues). BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below, plus click here to watch highlights from the production!
A new play with music, written by Paula Vogel, created by Ms. Vogel and Rebecca Taichman, and directed by Ms. Taichman (STAGE KISS, HOW TO TRANSCEND A HAPPY MARRIAGE), Indecent is inspired by the true story of the controversial 1923 Broadway debut of Sholem Asch's THE GOD OF VENGEANCE.
Indecent charts the journey of an incendiary drama and the artists who risked their lives to perform it. Set at a time when waves of immigrants were changing the face of America, Indecent is a riveting look at an explosive moment in theatrical history and comes to Broadway from its critically acclaimed, sold-out run at the Vineyard Theatre.
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Staring tonight, February 2, Grammy Award-winner Kirstin Maldonado, of the hit acapella group Pentatonix, will make her Broadway debut as "Lauren" in Kinky Boots on Broadway. Maldonado will remain in the production for a limited run through Sunday, April 8, 2018.
Show-stopping vocals, charismatic confidence, and fighting spirit on full display, GRAMMY® Award-winning multiplatinum singer, songwriter, and one-fifth of Pentatonix Kirstin Maldonado emerges as a solo powerhouse on her debut L O V E EP [RCA Records]. Embracing a variety of electronic influences ranging from James Blaketo Alina Baraz, she expresses a different side of herself, illuminating dancefloor-ready soundscapes with her seismic and stunning delivery. Kirstin started honing the voice millions know and love as a child in Arlington, TX.
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Partnering this year with the support of WMIL our reach will be even greater!
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Hard rock outfit Black Sails return to Worksop this weekend to play the town’s popular live music venue, The Frog.
Formed in 2014 Black Sails set out on a voyage into rock and, as a result, they bring all those songs that other bands didn’t perform to the people of north Nottingh amshire, South Yorkshire and beyond. The last three years has seen the band’s set and sound grow and brought fans some brilliant hard rock tracks. The gig is on Saturday, June 2 at 9pm, details are on The Frog’s Facebook page.
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The World War II memorial in Johnson City has a new home at Veterans Memorial Park after spending 47 years at the American Legion.
The monument that dates back to 1949 honors the Johnson City Veterans whose lives were lost in WWII.
This is the second move for the monument that last resided in Crocker Park.
The American Legion Post 758 building was sold 4 years ago and the Legion is happy the monument has moved to where it belongs.
“We’re moving it down to the Veterans Park in Johnson City so that we can pay respects to it better than here at the old building.” - Thomas Nedlik, Commander of Post 758
The monuments re-dedication ceremony will take place on Veterans Day.
Johnson City WWII monument is being moved this morning from American Legion Post 758 to new home at Veterans Park. @wicztv pic.twitter.com/knDmUzHn2q — Amanda Pitts WICZ (@AmandaPittsTV) October 6, 2017
French centrist candidate Emmanuel Macron an... . A poster for far-right candidate for the presidential election Marine Le Pen is displayed in Paris, France, Monday, April 17, 2017.
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A prisoner who absconded while on home leave has been found by police.
Frederick Boyd, 54, was on leave from HMP Castle Huntly, near Dundee, when he failed to return to prison on Tuesday, April 11 at the end of his allocated period.
If seen, members of the public were told not approach him and to contact Police Scotland on 101.
Police Scotland said he had been traced in Glasgow.
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HARRISBURG – The PA House Children and Youth Committee advanced legislation which would help parents with the decision of which child care to send their children. House Bill 1742 would require all state-licensed child care centers to post their Keystone STARS rating in a prominent location, on their websites, and in informational enrollment materials. The Keystone STARS program, operated by the state Office of Child Development and Early Learning, sets quality requirements for early childhood educators based on a four-star rating system. All licensed child care centers that meet the state’s health and safety requirements are required to be part of the Keystone STARS system. The standards address staff qualifications and professional development, early learning programs, partnerships with family and the community, and leadership and management. Lawmakers hope the new display requirements will encourage low-rated child care centers to improve. The bill now moves to the full House for consideration.
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TICONDEROGA — Memorial services for John Cole Wiles, who passed away May 30, 2014, and his wife, Geraldine Joan Wiles, who passed away Sept. 25, 2016, of Ticonderoga, will take place on Saturday, June 24 from 10-11 a.m., with a memorial service at 11 a.m. at the Wilcox & Regan Funeral Home of Ticonderoga. The Rev. Kevin D. McEwan will officiate. Interment will follow at the family plot of the Valley View Cemetery of Ticonderoga.
Traditionally, Secretaries of State come from diplomatic or political background. But President-elect Donald Trump has ignored that policy and selected Exxon Mobil oil company's Chief Officer Rex Tillerson to hold that position.
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Cameron Diaz is done acting Diaz hasn’t appeared in a feature film since 2014’s back-to-back flops "Sex Tape" and "Annie."
Why Cameron Diaz waited so long to get married The 44-year-old actress also opened up about her decision to disappear from Hollywood.
Cameron Diaz has put her exes out of her mind "I don’t even remember any of that,” she told Andy Cohen when he brought up her list of former flames.
Benji Madden gets a giant scalp tattoo The Good Charlotte guitarist debuted an inked scalp while out with wife Cameron Diaz in LA this weekend.
Benji Madden inks Cameron's name across his chest The rocker and the movie star wed in January after eight months of dating.
What these celebrity couples can teach us about romance Hoping to meet your match by Valentine’s Day? Bravo’s romance guru Patti Stanger looks to four celeb couples for inspiration and advice. Jerry & Jessica Seinfeld The love story: Jerry...
J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. of Lowell reported Monday first-quarter income of $102.7 million, up from $100.1 million in the same quarter a year ago.
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Brenda Lou Long, 54, Graham, died Monday, April 23, 2018, at Mosaic Life Care, St. Joseph.
Services will be 11 am, Thursday, April 26 at Bram Funeral Home, Maryville. Burial was in Prairie Home Cemetery, Graham.
Visitation will be from 6 pm to 8 pm, Wednesday, April 25 at Bram Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to the Lions Eye Bank of Missouri.
Online condolences may be left at bramfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of Bram Funeral Home, Maryville.
A man in his 70s was lucky to escape serious injury when he fell off his motorcycle on the eastbound Highway 417 near the Vanier Parkway just before 1 p.m. Tuesday.
His bike somehow managed to keep upright on its wheels before landing in the ditch several hundred metres away.
Paramedics said his injuries were minor but eastbound traffic was backed up towards Nicholas Street.
(MTO) Highway 417 Eastbound at VANIER PKWY/RIVERSIDE (IC 117) – Collision. All lanes closed. — Ottawa_Traffic (@Ottawa_Traffic) April 24, 2018
March 31Cosmo Pharmaceuticals N.V.:
* Announced on Thursday proposed secondary sale of shares in Cosmo Pharmaceuticals
* The offering is to place shares held by certain pre 2007 IPO shareholders, and certain beneficiaries of the employee stock ownership program
* Cosmo Holding S.a.r.l., the largest shareholder in Cosmo Pharmaceuticals, is not selling any shares in the placing
* Number of shares offered in the placing by selling shareholders and treasury shares will be 1.33 million, representing up to approximately 9.3 per cent of the company's issued existing ordinary share capital
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SHARE COPY LINK Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has quickly gained national and international attention as America's Ambassador to the United Nations. Here are some highlights from her first year in international diplomacy. Ashlen Renner arenner@thestate.com
Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has quickly gained national and international attention as America's Ambassador to the United Nations. Here are some highlights from her first year in international diplomacy. Ashlen Renner arenner@thestate.com
Aug 14(Reuters) - Hainan Yedao Group Co Ltd
* Says it changes accounting policy based on accounting standards for business enterprises
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The disruptions follow smog problems that hit much of northern China starting in mid-December. At the time, officials closed legions of factories and restricted car travel.
As Reuters notes, smog alerts are relatively typical in northern China, where the winter cold has coal power plants working hard to meet demand. However, the pollution this time around was definitely bad -- concentrations of harmful PM2.5 particles were about 50 times higher than World Health Organization guidelines. China has been eager to reduce pollution in recent years, but it's clear that existing efforts haven't been enough to prevent smog from causing serious disruptions.
The view from the pool at the rear of the home at 16 W. Dilido on the Venetian Islands. The house has sold for $9 million to an unnamed buyer from Ecuador.
Urbana Police Chief Jerry Michael is reminding residents to lock their vehicles and keep all valuables out of site after a string of car thefts and reports of items taken from vehicles there overnight.
“We have had three vehicles stolen,” said Michael. “One of them has been recovered but two are still missing.”
Also, he said: Several vehicles that were unlocked were targeted by thieves, who apparently took miscellaneous change and other items, but nothing of significant value was reported missing.
Residents also report that the perpetrators opened some mailboxes to look for items to steal.
The stolen vehicle that was recovered had apparently broken down shortly after it was taken.
The recovered vehicle was taken from outside a residence on Agape Ave. Other cars were taken from West Jefferson and South Street.
The Urbana Police Department is investigating these reports. Contact the UPD at (319) 443-2780 to report other incidents or to share information about suspicious activity observed there.
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It looked like any other home in Kawartha Lakes, but tucked between the trees and brush were thousands of marijuana plants.
The OPP raided the Simcoe Street property on Wednesday in the north end of the City of Kawartha Lakes.
They found more than 2,000 marijuana plants, over 80 pounds of processed marijuana bud, five vehicles, two shotguns and a rifle.
Police have estimated the value of the bust at $2.5 million.
The raid resulted in the arrests of 11 people, including a 32 year old from Beaverton, a 30 year old from Aurora and a 29 year old from Stouffville.
They have been charged with producing marijuana and possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking.
The accused will appear in court at a future date.
UPDATE: Milwaukee Police say the missing boy has been found safe.
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The Milwaukee Police Department issued an alert Monday morning for a missing 11-year-old boy.
Isaiah Jones was last seen leaving his home in the area of N. 70th Street and W. Capitol Drive at around 3 p.m. Saturday.
He’s described as a black male, around 4-feet-2 inches tall, 95 pounds with black hair and a dyed red patch in the front and brown eyes. He was wearing a white t-shirt, black gym shorts, red and black shoes, and he was carrying a black backpack, according to police.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Sensitive Crimes Division at 414-935-7405.
MONTREAL – A Montreal suburb has adopted a bylaw that bans all smoking in public places in what is believed to be a first in Canada.
Hampstead city council adopted the legislation Monday night by a vote of five to two.
It prohibits tobacco or marijuana smoking on municipal property, including sidewalks and streets.
It should take effect within a week or so.
The Canadian Cancer Society said earlier this month that Hampstead, Que., would become the first municipality in the country to ban smoking in public if the bylaw were enacted.
The bylaw does not prohibit electronic cigarettes or smoking in cars in the town of 7,000 residents.
Mayor William Steinberg has said the law would protect people’s health and send a strong anti-smoking message.
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The Loughrea Swimming Pool Committee is seeking proposals on the future use of a 25 acre site adjacant to the Loughrea Bypass.
The land was purchased using funds raised during a long-running campaign to secure a swimming pool for Loughrea.
However, the recent announcement by Pat McDonagh that he intends to build a swimming pool in the town means the site will likely be used for other purposes.
The committee is now inviting proposals from local clubs and organisations – but says all ideas must be non-commercial.
Committee chairman Martin Smyth says that the public can submit any and all ideas that could serve the community.
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6:34pm–#Trumbull CT– A fourteen-year-old student with a history of cardiac issues collapsed in the gymnasium at Trumbull Avenue at 72 Strobel Road. A parent wasted no time and provided CPR. When Trumbull EMS arrived they reported the girl was conscious and breathing. When I arrived the gym was empty and the trainer and coaches were afraid to talk to reporters. If anyone knows this hero student please have them contact me at Steve@DoingItLocal.com good news report!
Dude just drove by & yelled “Congrats” as I crossed the street I’m in full Dad-mode A wise man once told me: “your swag is having no swag” #PaternityLeave
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MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Sandy Brondello has been hired as head coach of the Australian Opals in a deal that will allow the three-time Olympic medalist to combine her international duties with her coaching role at Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA.
Basketball Australia announced the deal Tuesday, saying the signing marked the start of the road to the Olympics at Tokyo in 2020.
Brondello, who started her international playing career as a teenager and played 302 games for the Australian women's team, has four seasons of experience as a head coach in the WNBA and led the Mercury to the championship in 2014, when she was voted the league's coach of the year.
She will start with the Opals on May 1, two days before the squad gathers in Phoenix for a camp.
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The meet was presided over by the vice-president of the Assam Tribune Employees Union, Manoranjan Sarkar.
The secretary of the union, Dugdha Ram Kalita while explaining the purpose of the meeting, paid tributes to the departed soul.
Munindra Deka, Madan Ch Kalita and Tankeswar Kakati spoke of Late Bahadurs work at the establishment and his qualities of head and heart.
His demise was deeply mourned by all the employees of the establishment and a minutes silence was also observed to pay respects to the departed soul.
CLEVELAND, Ohio - The Cleveland Indians keep finding ways to win and they did it again Friday night at Progressive Field, coming back from an 8-3 deficit to beat the New York Yankees 9-8 in 13 innings.
Fans celebrated outside the ballpark by sounding off and giving props to the Tribe for their amazing win thanks to a walkoff double by Yan Gomes in the bottom of the 13th inning.
Watch as extremely excited fans show their enthusiasm and pride for the Indians as they left the ballpark Friday night.
The Congress party's candidate from Sanand Assembly Constituency for the Gujarat Assembly elections 2017 is Pushpaben Dabhi.
Sanand is one of the 182 assembly constituencies of Gujarat. It is located in Amdavad district. This seat came into existence after 2008 delimitation.
The constituency will have 263 polling stations. In 2012 assembly polls, the number of electors for this seat was 2,22,028.
Karamsinhbhai Patel of Indian National Congress won the seat in 2012 assembly elections with 73,453 votes.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Petiq Inc
* Petiq Inc reports second quarter fiscal 2017 financial results
* Q2 sales rose 42.3 percent to $87.2 million
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But for this pillow, I might have no dreams--
I seek in vain for dream within its down
And when a nightmare rages in my crown
The pillow's far away, or so it seems.
It's when my heart dissolves in perfect bliss
The pillow, all too near, disturbs my joy
And inner state of rapture must alloy
As senses tug upon my consciousness.
In light of day, the dream fades like a ghost
But in the dream's pale light the world's forgot
So, which rich forms are real and which are not?
I'm free to choose the one I fancy most.
The world is hard, the pillow's stuff is soft
One holds my frame, one keeps my soul aloft.
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× Yuengling’s Newest Beer: Golden Pilsner
POTTSVILLE, Pa. — America’s oldest brewery is introducing a new beer to its roster.
The latest brew from Pottsville-based D.G. Yuengling and Sons, Inc. is called Golden Pilsner.
The beer will initially be released in select markets in the first week of April, The Republican-Herald reports. Those markets include Schuylkill County and the Harrisburg area in Pennsylvania; Virginia Beach, Virginia; Cleveland, Ohio; Rhode Island; Georgia; and select markets in Florida.
This is Yuengling’s first new year-round beer in 17 years.
LEWISTON, Maine (AP)  U.S. family-owned promotional products company Geiger is buying the largest family-owned promotional products distributor in the United Kingdom.
CEO Gene Geiger said Monday the merger with BTC Group expands the company's footprint in Europe. The new company, Geiger BTC Group, will have nearly 400 employees.
Financial terms weren't disclosed.
Geiger told the Sun Journal newspaper that the two companies have collaborated in the past, and that BTC's owners let it be known that they were ready to sell.
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Both management teams are staying in place.
Geiger will be CEO of the parent company and Frank Murphy, BTC Group's managing director, will run the U.K. subsidiary when the deal closes next month.
Dean Folk, from Milo, drove the 1999 Dodge Stratus to the dirt during the engine melt Sunday in Milo. The car had no anti-freeze and no oil and ran for two minutes and two seconds. The car was donated by Wendy Conners, from Milo.
In an Australian first, a TV advertising campaign by activists has been produced in palawa kani, a revived Aboriginal language. The advertisement targets the premier, Will Hodgman, for what Indigenous leaders say has been a failure to deliver on a pledge to ‘reset the relationship’ with Aboriginal people since he was elected in 2014
ATHENS, March 29 Eurobank's net profit shrank in October-to-December compared to the third quarter despite a slight drop in provisions for impaired loans, Greece's third-largest lender by assets said on Wednesday.
Eurobank, which is 2.4 percent owned by the country's HFSF bank rescue fund, reported net earnings of 38.3 million euros ($41.2 million) after profit of 85.4 million euros in the third quarter.
The bank reported net profit of 230.1 million euros for 2016 as a whole after losses of 1.18 billion in 2015.
Credit loss provisions fell 2.4 percent quarter-on-quarter to 186.4 million euros from 191 million in the third quarter. Non-performing loans dropped slightly to 34.7 percent of its book from 34.8 percent at the end of September.
($1 = 0.9299 euros) (Reporting by George Georgiopoulos)
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Uncommon Goods Still stumped on what to get Dad for Father's Day? Well, if he likes to crack open a beer or pour himself a stiff one after a long day, you've found the perfect gift guide.
If you're looking to deviate from getting him a bottle of his favorite beer or liquor - a nice, yet predictable, gesture - we found 20 awesome presents that'll elevate his drinking experience.
Whether he likes whiskey or wine, you're bound to spot something he'll love in this list.
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Mimecast Limited , a leading email and data security company, today announced the launch of the Mimecast Email Security Risk Assessment , an analysis report measuring the effectiveness of email security systems. i 1 2This effort highlights the need to push the entire industry to work toward a higher standard of email security.
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Experts are bullish on Nevada's overall economy this year, anticipating continued recovery from the recession and growth, they said.
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China death toll from bird flu soars to 79 in Jan -govt
BEIJING, Feb 15 China reported as many as 79 fatalities from H7N9 bird flu in January, the government said, far surpassing the number of deaths in recent years and stoking fears about the spread of the deadly virus among the population this winter.
The Boston Bruins picked up a 4-3, season-opening win over the Nashville Predators at TD Garden on Thursday, and they did it without two of their best players.
Forwards Patrice Bergeron and David Backes both were out of the lineup to start the 2017-18 season, but the B’s still found a way to beat the defending Western Conference champions.
Part of the reason for that is an influx of young talent that’s been sorely needed by the Bruins in recent years. Another big factor is the team’s next man up mentality, one that relies on strong organizational depth.
Watch Bruins head coach Bruce Cassidy explain his team’s approach in the above video from “Bruins Overtime Live,” presented by Ace Ticket.
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There have been no shortage of humpback sightings off the east coast of Scotland so far this year, and it appears our visitors are not camera-shy.
With at least three of the giant creatures spotted in the Firth of Forth in 2018, it has prompted many people to dig out their binoculars and cameras in the hope of catching a glimpse.
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So if you’re heading out to watch these majestic mammals frolicking in the Forth, you’ll want to know where the best viewing points are and what you can expect to see from there.
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The Heart & Sole Road Race was held at Riverside Park in Pittsville Tuesday evening.
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Atlanta and Northwest Georgia are now under a Tropical Storm Watch.
This just in: Atlanta and NW GA now under a Tropical Storm watch for #TSNate pic.twitter.com/bGSwG3JQvw — WTOC Jamie Ertle (@wtocjamie) October 7, 2017
Nate is expected to stay well to our west and make landfall along the central Gulf Coast.
Nate has a much faster forward motion as well, meaning landfall will be overnight now instead of Sunday sunrise.
For our area, skies are a little darker and showers are expected tonight since that high pressure is finally giving way to the tropical moisture that's been hovering over Florida all week.
Even though there's not a lot of "umph" to these showers, downpours at times have been heavy, and a lightning strike can't be ruled out.
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Yahoo Finance‘s Seana Smith and Jared Blikre on Wednesday‘s mid-afternoon rally and the other big headlines moving the markets.
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (AP) — The corpse of Charles Manson will remain in a morgue for at least another month before would-be heirs can argue in court over who gets his remains.
A Kern County Superior Court commissioner on Wednesday set a March 7 hearing in the dispute.
A son of Manson, a grandson and a pen pal who collected and sold Manson memorabilia are among those who have filed competing claims.
A Los Angeles judge ruled Friday that Manson's estate should be litigated there because it's where the cult leader lived when he was convicted of orchestrating the 1969 killings of pregnant actress Sharon Tate and eight others.
The same judge rejected hearing the remains case because Manson died in Kern County and spent his last years in state prison in Kings County.
Kayla, wife of Alabama Republican Senate nominee Roy Moore, tells supporters, "It has been a horrific battle. The ugliest that I have ever seen."
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Become a master mixologist! Payless Liquor's Nick Martin and Wilks and Wilson's Zach Wilks stopped by with some recipes to promote their cocktail class series.
Sign up for monthly classes at Payless Liquors in Carmel.
The Pentagon’s recent approval for the Marine Corps to start buying Lockheed Martin's (NYSE:LMT) new CH-53K King Stallion helicopter came with a surprise 6.9% cost increase for the program to $31B from $29B the Navy had reported in March 2016, Bloomberg reports.
The “program acquisition unit cost” estimate, with everything included, rose to $138.5M per helicopter from $131M as of August 2016 and a 20% increase from the initial goal of ~$115M established in late 2005, according to the report.
It is not unusual for cost estimates of major weapons programs to increase at a significant milestone, such as this month’s decision on the LMT helicopter, but the new cost estimate may become a focus of congressional oversight when the Marine Corps’ FY 2018 budget is submitted to Congress.
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Disgraced entertainer Rolf Harris will face a retrial on three sex offence charges and one new count, a prosecutor has said.
Last week a jury found the 86-year-old not guilty of three assaults, after a trial at Southwark Crown Court in London.
Harris appeared via video-link for Wednesday's hearing.
The former TV star is accused of four indecent assaults against three female teenagers, in attacks spanning two decades.
He will be retried for the alleged indecent assault of a 14-year-old girl in 1971, a 13-year-old girl in 1983, and a teenage girl in 1978.
He faces a new count of assault against the same girl in the 1978 allegation.
The retrial date is set for May 15.
Judge Alistair McCreath remanded Harris in custody.
During the 2017/2018 financial year, there were more than 7,200 blazes of which more than 5,600 were vegetation fires.
CAPE TOWN - There have been fewer vegetation fires in Cape Town over the past year.
During the 2017/2018 financial year, there were more than 7,200 blazes of which more than 5,600 were vegetation fires.
However, house fires are on the rise.
Five hundred and twenty-two house fires were recorded last year and in the first few months of 2018. There's also been a slight increase in shack fires.
The City of Cape Town's JP Smith says this is worrying as it could point to inadequate fire safety measures being implemented.
“The number of fires affecting informal dwellings remains in the same range but its disappointing that we’re not seeing a bigger drop. We also continue to see incidents where communities sabotage firefighters in the execution of their duties by stoning vehicles or cutting hoses. Such events are counterproductive and, in fact, only put more innocent lives at risk.”
Food Lion is looking to hire 400 full- and part-time associates during four job fairs in Norfolk, Chesapeake, Williamsburg and Suffolk, Virginia, on April 25 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The grocer is hiring for various positions including cashiers, produce managers, produce associates, meat managers, meat cutters, deli managers, deli associates, grocery managers, front end/sales associates, stockers, frozen food and dairy associates, pricing coordinators, specialty merchandisers, customer service managers, quality assurance and DSD receivers.
Anyone interested in applying for these jobs is being encouraged to attend the job fair and bring a resume. Interviews will be held on-site at: 1446 Crossways Blvd. in Chesapeake, 6350 Newtown Road in Norfolk, 157 N. Main Street in Suffolk, and 50 Kingsmill Road in Williamsburg.
Food Lion, based in Salisbury, North Carolina, since 1957, has more than 1,000 stores in 10 southeastern and Mid-Atlantic states and employs more than 63,000 associates.
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Maureen Zubie-Okolo, a monitoring and evaluation specialist​ with United Nation Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has stated that Imo state tops the chart ​in use of condoms in South​-w​astern states.
Zubie Okolo stated this ​at a briefing ​in Enugu ​yesterday.
She spoke ​when she unveiled the Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey to newsmen​.
​According to the report, among the South East states​,​ Imo has the highest figure which is 75.9%.
Imo is closely followed by Anambra who has 66.0% and 57.6% for Enugu while Abia and Ebonyi states are the states with the least amount of condom usage, with Abia having 53.5% and Ebonyi having 27.5%.
​The official explained that ​Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey was carried out in 2016/2017 by the National Bureau of Statistics ​(NBS) ​in collaboration with UNICEF and it is used to assist the government in policy formulation.
“Love Never Dies” is on stage at The Bushnell. We got to meet Meghan Picerno, the talented opera singer who plays “Christine” in the show. Head to bushnell.org for tickets and show times.
A 70-year-old man was killed Sunday afternoon after he was struck by a boat propeller while swimming in Newport Beach, officials said.
A group of friends, including the man, had taken the boat about a half-mile from the harbor when some entered the water, said Orange County Sheriff’s Sgt. Neil Hove.
Lt. Steve Gil told the Orange County Register that someone backed the boat toward the man to help him get back in more quickly when he was struck.
Passengers pulled the man, who was not identified, back into the boat before returning to the harbor.
Read the full story on LATimes.com.
A Pennsylvania college student has been arrested after police say they found a gun, body armor, 200 rounds of ammunition and a disassembled semi-automatic rifle in his truck.Twenty-eight-year-old Alexander Barowski of Archbald faces numerous charges after police went to Marywood University in Scranton to investigate reports of a man with a gun in a university building.A student told police that Barowski had displayed the gun in his waistband Wednesday afternoon. The student said Barowski said he was having a hard time adjusting to life as a college student and other students had been upsetting him.Police say they found Barowski on campus inside his truck. Officers say Barowski acknowledged taking a loaded gun into the science building but said he had no intention of hurting anyone.It's unclear if Barowski has a lawyer who can speak on his behalf.
In some ways, real estate lawyer Rachel Freier has a background that might be expected in a new civil court judge.
But Freier starts work in New York City on Tuesday as something quite unexpected.
She’s believed to be the first woman from Judaism’s ultra-Orthodox Hasidic community to be elected as a judge in the United States.
The 51-year-old Freier is a proud product of a world with strict customs concerning gender roles and modesty. As a pathbreaker who embraces tradition, she has sometimes had to explain herself to both outsiders and fellow believers.
The new Brooklyn Civil Court judge says her commitment to the public and her commitment to her religion and her community can go hand-in-hand.
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Fire inside Walmart causes evacuation, damages estimated at $6 million
A fire inside the Walmart store on Garners Ferry Road caused customers to have to evacuate Thursday evening.
PYEONGCHANG, South Korea (AP) The International Olympic Committee executive board has recommended upholding the ban of Russia from the Pyeongchang Winter Games.
The full membership will vote on the proposal Sunday ahead of the closing ceremony.
IOC President Thomas Bach says a condition for Russia’s reinstatement is no further positive drug tests at these Olympics. Two of the four athletes who tested positive in Pyeongchang were competing as ”Olympic Athletes from Russia.”
Russia was banned from the Olympics because of a massive doping scandal at the 2014 Sochi Games.
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NORTHAMPTON, Mass. (WWLP) – The Northampton Police Department will be conducting underage alcohol compliance checks at licensed restaurants and bars in the city over the next 30 days.
Northampton Police Department Captain John Cartledge told 22News the compliance checks are a part of the city’s efforts to prevent problems related to underage drinking.
Police are partnering with the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission, the Northampton Prevention Coalition, and the Strategic Planning Initiative for Families and Youth to complete the checks.
That is the view of former Real Madrid boss John Toshack.
Bale’s season was very stop start, although he came off the bench last Saturday to fire a double to guide Real to a 3-1 victory over Liverpool in Kiev.
Recent reports have suggested that Manchester United are even preparing a number for the Welshman in the event that he makes the move to Old Trafford.
Tottenham were also considering an audacious move, but the 28-year-old won’t be making a dramatic return to north London.
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Around 1,417 people are without power Monday in the north Topeka area.
The power outages were first reported around 11:11 a.m. in the area around NW Topeka Boulevard and U.S. Highway 24.
According to Westar Energy, the power in the area is expected to be restored by 1:00 p.m.
Westar tells KSNT News they do not know what caused the outages at this time.
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Bella Cruise has a new T-shirt line, BKC.
Cruise also says she's planning to start a family with her new husband Max Parker.
The Newton County Historical Commission held its 2018 Annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon on April 19th at Eagles Landing. Ben Lindsey (NCHC 1st Vice President) was the Master of Ceremonies. The Invocation was given by Charles Wright (NCHC Technology Chair) and Sherrie Leach (NCHC Heritage Education Chair) led the pledge to the American Flag. Special guests were Judge Paul Price, Renee Ricks (RSVP Rep.) and the Junior Historical Society sponsors and member.
As the grand conclusion of the luncheon, Chairman John Jefferson presented the Chairman’s Volunteer of the Year Award which went to both Sam Collins and Pam Wright for their countless long hours of editing the soon-to-be published “Once An Eagle” written by Bobby Bean. Thanks to all the volunteers who give so much to help our community.
Delphine Okobah in her latest vlog on her YouTube channel TheDelphinatorTV speaks with the audience at the Premiere of New Money.
New Money stars Jemima Osunde (Toun Odumosu) Osas Ighodaro Ajibade and Wofai Fada. They are joined by veterans Dakore Egbuson Akande and Kate Henshaw.
Other cast members include Blossom Chukwujeku, Falz, Femi Branch and Daniel Etim Effiong.
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Saudi King Salman embarked on his first trip to Russia on Thursday (5 October). However, the trip didnt get off to the smoothest start, when the escalator set up to help him disembark the plane in Moscow got stuck.
FRANKFORT, Ky. — Kentucky State Parks are offering a chance to view eagles in western Kentucky.
The eagle watching weekends will be offered in January and February at Lake Barkley and Kenlake State Resort parks and Kentucky Dam Village.
The tours take place on an excursion yacht and by van. They are led by state park naturalists and staff from the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. Ticket prices for the three-hour weekend tours range from $25 to $70 a person.
Lake Barkley will have tours from Jan. 19-21. The tours at Kentucky Dam Village will be from Jan. 26-28 and Kenlake will host tours on several dates in February.
PRAGUE, April 6 It is difficult to say at the moment when the Czech central bank will need to start raising interest rates, Governor Jiri Rusnok said on Thursday.
The bank on Thursday dropped a cap on the exchange rate of the crown, the first step toward tightening its ultra-loose monetary policy, but left the main repo rate at 0.05 percent.
Rusnok told a news conference he did not see at the moment high probability of raising rates up already on May 4 when the bank's board holds its next regular policy meeting but he could not exclude such a step. (Reporting by Robert Muller and Jan Lopatka)
Plans to repair road damages caused by a water main break in Fowlerville are now being discussed. Last Friday morning, a water main break in the Village of Fowlerville left several people without water service.
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Beloved actor and jazz pianist Jeff Goldblum has announced his very first album, set to be released through Decca Records Label Group. In a statement, he said, “I’m so happy to be in cahoots with the wonderful people at Decca, one of the coolest and most prestigious labels of all time.” Details of the upcoming release have yet to be revealed.
“As far as I can tell, everyone loves Jeff Goldblum. It’s like a universal truth,” said Tom Lewis, director of A&R for Decca. “His love of jazz is infectious and whenever he plays he makes you feel very happy. If we can take Jeff’s music into people’s homes then we will be helping, in our own small way, to make the world a happier place.”
Although the upcoming LP will mark Goldblum’s first recorded work, he is no novice to the genre. Last year, he accompanied jazz singer Gregory Porter on “The Graham Norton Show.” He has also performed numerous shows with his own group, the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra.
SAN DIEGO – U.S. border officers discovered a man hidden in a shipment of wood shavings Tuesday at the Otay Mesa Cargo port of entry, authorities said.
The shipment from Mexico was inside a large trailer hauled by a 2009 Freightliner truck. A Customs and Border Protection officer referred the 43-year-old Mexican truck driver to secondary inspection. Officers scanned the trailer with an imaging system and saw something suspicious.
When they pulled the tarp off the load, they found an undocumented man hidden under the wood shavings.
This developing story will be updated as more information becomes available.
As more and more folks find the Lowcountry, our small-town feel will continually moderate. What doesn't have to change, though, is how we treat each other.
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A Walmart driver in Sutherland - Terry Burris - celebrated driving over 3 million miles! He received a brand-new, custom truck to celebrate his 25th anniversary with Walmart.
A Walmart driver in Sutherland - Terry Burris - celebrated driving over 3 million miles! He received a brand-new, custom truck to celebrate his 25th anniversary with Walmart.
Kings Dominion is changing the name to one of its beloved roller coasters.
The "Rebel Yell" will now officially be called "Racer 75."
The park says the name pays tribute to ACE, which stands for American Coaster Enthusiasts. The group was founded in 1978 after a roller-coaster-riding event on the "Rebel Yell."
The "Rebel Yell" is a battle cry of Confederate soldiers in the Civil War. There is no word from the park on whether the name change has anything to do with its Confederate roots.
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It took longer than originally planned but the Posse Grounds Fitness Trail has finally opened.
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The Killers have released a new single titled “The Man.”
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The track is the first new music from the band since their 2012 album Battle Born (assuming you don’t count their 2016 Christmas album Don’t Waste Your Wishes). Hopefully, this signals a fifth studio effort is imminent. “The Man” was recorded with the producer Jacknife Lee during album sessions in Las Vegas and Los Angeles. The song finds frontman Brandon Flowers looking back on his younger self, the persona from their Grammy-nominated debut Hot Fuss, and reconciling that wide-eyed character with the man he is now.
Check out the latest from The Killers below.
WICHITA — A Muslim aerospace engineer has sued the Spirit Boeing Employees Association for religious discrimination stemming from a party at a lake in Wichita.
The American Civil Liberties Union filed a federal lawsuit Friday on behalf of Munir Zanial, a Malaysian national of Indian ancestry.
The association declined to comment.
Zanial rented the group's lake last year to host a party to celebrate Malaysian Independence Day. The lawsuit alleges the association reported him out of fear he used the lake to hold an Islamic State meeting.
It alleged an American flag that had been "desecrated (with) ISIS symbols." But the flag was actually a Malaysian flag and the guests included people of Malaysian Indian ancestry, some wearing hijabs.
Spirit filed a complaint with the FBI, and the association terminated his rental benefits.
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Street to close for roof maintenance at the Central Library
The westbound portion of the Anacapa Street entry to Parking Lot No. 7 will be closed from 7 to 10 a.m. Monday.
Vehicle traffic will be detoured to the Figueroa Street entrance to Parking Lot No. 7.
Parking Lot No. 7 is located in the 1100 block of Anacapa Street, adjacent to the Central Library.
The street closure is necessary to accommodate ongoing roof maintenance work at the library and the Faulkner Gallery.
— William Davis is a project engineer for the City of Santa Barbara Public Works Department.
April 24 (Reuters) - LiJiang YuLong Tourism Co Ltd
* Says it sees FY 2018 H1 net profit to decrease by 15 percent to increase by 15 percent, or to be 84.9 million yuan to 114.9 million yuan
* Says FY 2017 H1 net profit was 99.9 million yuan
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Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
Watch live as your local team takes to the field for Week 7 of the high school football season.
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Lockport vs. Lincoln-Way East at 7 p.m. Oct. 6
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And there's another thing: these earnings per share are heavily influenced by the share count. Companies have been on a huge borrowing binge over these years, fueled by historically low interest rates, and a big part of that borrowed money wasn't used to create new things, expand, invest, or invent, but to buy back their own shares.
Brad Sloan has a satisfying career and a comfortable life in suburban California, but it’s not quite what he imagined during his glory days in college. Sloan keeps comparing his life with those of his four college friends, wondering what it would be like to have their well-paying and glamorous jobs. When circumstances force Brad to reconnect with his buddies, he soon begins to question whether he has failed, or is in some ways the most successful of them all.
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WASHINGTON, April 24 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday said the United States would continue to put "maximum pressure" on North Korea ahead of what he hoped would be positive talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un that would lead to Pyongyang's denuclearization.
"I want them to get rid of their nukes," Trump said at a joint news conference with French President Emmanuel Macron at the White House. (Reporting by Jeff Mason Writing by Susan Heavey, Editing by Rosalba O'Brien)
Asia Argento criticizes Italian #MeToo open letter Argento, who has been ridiculed by the Italian press for accusing Weinstein of rape, led a Rome march last month in support of the #MeToo movement.
Weinstein accusers claim they weren't invited to Golden Globes Rose McGowan and Asia Argento, both of whom accused Harvey Weinstein of rape, were not at the awards show.
Anthony Bourdain continues to support girlfriend Asia Argento The "No Reservations" host has been vocal in his support of women who've leveled accusations of sexual harassment.
Asia Argento feels 'doubly crucified' after Weinstein rape accusation One Italian headline about Weinstein victims, including Argento, translates to, "First I give it away, then I whine and pretend to repent."
Harvey got exposed because he's not profitable anymore A collective jaw dropped this week as Asia Argento, Gwyneth Paltrow, Angelina Jolie, Mira Sorvino, Rosanna Arquette and a host of other women joined Ashley Judd and Rose McGowan in...
WATERLOO, Iowa (AP) - Authorities say a man who stopped to help what he thought was a stranded motorist in eastern Iowa ended up getting robbed.
The Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier reports that 23-year-old William Grimm was traveling on U.S. Highway 218 around 8 p.m. Friday when he stopped near an exit to assist a man with a green Pontiac Grand Am.
Authorities say the Pontiac driver pointed a handgun at Grimm and took his wallet and cash, then drove off in the Pontiac. No injuries were reported.
Authorities say they haven't made any arrests.
Information from: Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, http://www.wcfcourier.com
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For a player with less confidence or resiliency than Saniya Chong, the final 16 seconds of UConn’s national semifinal loss to Mississippi State last March at the Final Four in Dallas could have been a devastating career blow. It could…
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BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Britain's Prince Charles has arrived for his annual visit to Romania, a place where he charges his batteries and also promotes skills and training in rural Transylvania.
He met Romanian President Klaus Iohannis on Wednesday and will later meet Prime Minister Viorica Dancila in Bucharest, the capital. Later, he will travel to Transylvania, in the northwest.
He owns two properties in the deep, sparsely populated countryside where bears and other wildlife roam wild.
Three years ago, Charles set up the Prince of Wales Foundation Romania, which supports the Eastern European nation's heritage and rural life, and sustainable development.
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Next week he will attend a theater festival in the central city of Sibiu.
Charles first visited Romania in 1998.
Top model Jacob Hankin stars in the cover story of H Magazine‘s Fall Winter 2017 edition captured by fashion photographer Mariano Vivanco. In charge of styling was Hassan Al-Saleh, with grooming from Ali Pirzadeh. Fashion editor Teddy Czopp.
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A woman charged in Trail with trafficking cocaine and fentanyl will stand trial Jan. 5 and 8.
Corinne Kohorst, 60, was arrested last month after police searched a home in Columbia Heights.
She’ll remain in custody at least until her next court date in November.
She’s charged with two counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking and three counts of breach of an undertaking.
The undertaking stemmed from a drug investigation at the same home in March.
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HESSTON, Pa. (WHTM) – Flags across Pennsylvania will fly at half-staff in memory of Trooper Landon Weaver.
Weaver was killed Friday night in Huntingdon County while investigating a protection from abuse order.
Weaver, who was just 23 years old, had only been on the job for a year. He is survived by his wife.
The suspect, 32-year-old Jason Robison, was shot and killed during a confrontation with police at a mobile home not far from his residence. He refused commands to surrender and made threats to harm additional officers.
On Saturday, there was a moving tribute to Trooper Weaver’s life on Route 22 in Mifflin County. A line of state police cruisers drove through the area with lights on, under an American flag held up by fire trucks.
Flags will remain at half-staff until sunset on Tuesday.
Peterborough Cathedral is getting ready to host its first ever Christmas Market on Saturday (December 2), with stallholders bringing all manner of Christmas craft and gift items for sale.
Amongst the stalls will be artist designed jewellery, ceramics, scented candles, upcycled homewares, poinsettias, Christmas cakes, cards and decorations.
Becket’s Tea Room will also be running a stall with seasonal refreshments, and there will be stalls for charities including Help for Heroes.
The Market is open on Saturday from 10.00am until 4.30pm. Donations of £2 per adult are invited on entry.
There is also a preview of the Market tonight (Friday), from 6.30pm until 9.00pm, when mulled wine will be served. Donations of £5 per adult are invited on entry.
Melania's big role during Macron visit
The first lady throws her first state dinner under the Trump administration by hosting the French president and his wife.
WASHINGTON, April 24 (Reuters) - White House physician Ronny Jackson, whose past conduct has come under scrutiny as President Donald Trump’s nominee to head the Veterans Affairs department, received a clean background check by the FBI, a White House official said on Tuesday.
The White House is mounting a defense of Jackson after senators postponed his confirmation hearing over allegations that surfaced about his conduct on overseas trips and the work environment in his office.
“He will certainly not be railroaded by a bitter ex-colleague who was removed from his job,” a White House official said, speaking on background. (Reporting by Roberta Rampton Editing by Chris Reese)
March 31 China Demeter Financial Investments Ltd:
* Company and placing agent entered into placing agreement
* Net proceeds will be approximately hk$14.7 million
* Co has conditionally agreed to place through placing agent, on a best endeavour basis, up to 153.8 million placing shares
* Expected that net proceeds from placing will be used for partial payment of acquisition.
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There are thousands of apps for Apple Watch. The tiny snag is that most of them aren’t much cop.
Why? Well some misunderstand how a wearable is best used, and demand you spend far too long with your wrist in front of your face; others misfire on ergonomics or usability.
Others briefly impress, but that’s not good enough for us. We want apps that are clever and well-designed but also that we return to on a regular basis.
That, then, is what this list is all about: the best Apple Watch apps we’re actively using.
Nurmagomedov claimed the lightweight title last month in the main event of UFC 223, defeating late replacement Al Iaquinta via unanimous decision.
The Dagestan native is currently on a break from extensive training due to Ramadan, but that hasn't stopped him from holding talks with the UFC brass about his next fight, which he's hopeful of having in early September or early October.
“A lot of people ask me about my next fight. To be honest, I don’t know," Nurmagomedov said during a live chat.
"I don’t know when it’s going to be. Now we talk about this with the UFC.
× Developing: East Troy police conduct investigation at Emery Ct.
EAST TROY — Police are conducting an investigation at Emery Ct. in East Troy on Monday, January 2nd.
FOX6 News has a crew on the scene and we will update this story as soon as we learn more information about what is happening at that scene.
May 3 Smart & Final Stores Inc:
* Smart & Final Stores Inc reports first quarter 2017 financial results
* Q1 adjusted loss per share $0.02
* Q1 loss per share $0.06
* Q1 sales $967 million versus I/B/E/S view $956.4 million
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.03 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Qtrly comparable store sales decrease of 2.5%
* Smart & Final Stores Inc- as of March 26, 2017, company's debt, net of debt issuance costs, was $685.4 million and cash and cash equivalents were $50.4 million
* Smart & Final Stores Inc- company is maintaining previously issued guidance for full year ending December 31, 2017
* Fy2017 earnings per share view $0.50, revenue view $4.62 billion -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Hartford, Ct. – WTIC 1080 News -Members of the Hartford Police Department Internal Affairs Division (IAD) arrested a HPD Sergeant today.
Justin Torniero, 10 year veteran assigned to the Patrol Division, was placed under arrest and charged with Using a Motor Vehicle w/o Permission; Larceny in the
Sixth Degree and Computer Crime in the Fifth Degree The charges follow a self-initiated internal investigation by HPD. IAD investigators learned that Sgt. Torniero
while out of work on accrued leave repeatedly took a police vehicle, filled it with City of Hartford gas and drove it for extended miles without any authorization or
permission. IAD investigators also determined that a computer modem and an automatic vehicle locator were tampered with in one of the vehicles.
Torniero was booked and issued a $1,000 non-surety bond and released. He has a court date of December 21, 2017. He is currently suspended without pay pending
the outcome of the criminal and administrative investigations.
South Africa speedster Kagiso Rabada has been allowed to play international cricket with immediate effect, he will available for selection when South Africa face Australia in the third Test match on March 26.
Rabada has been found not guilty of the charge of making inappropriate and deliberate physical contact with a player following a hearing before the Right Honourable Michael Heron QC on Monday.
However, the 22-year-old has been found guilty of conduct that is contrary to the spirit of the game, an offence under Article 2.1.1 of the Code. He has been handed one demerit point and has been charged 25% of the match fees.
This brings the player’s demerit points to a cumulated total of 7 and he is free to play with immediate effect.
New York Yankees pitcher Masahiro Tanaka throws in the first inning of a spring baseball exhibition game against the Detroit Tigers, Saturday, March 17, 2018, in Lakeland, Fla. John Raoux AP Photo
House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) and four other people were shot at a Republican congressional baseball practice this morning by a gunman who appeared to have targeted GOP members of Congress.
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× Police on scene of shooting in Whitehaven
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A shooting in Whitehaven left one man in critical condition Wednesday morning.
Police were on the scene in the Hill Crest Apartments on Eastwind at 10 a.m.
One person was detained at the scene.
This is a developing story.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin says all political forces in Russia must unite efforts to solve the country's problems.
Putin, who won 77 percent of Sunday's vote, his best ever election performance, said at a Kremlin meeting with seven other candidates who challenged him that the focus should be on raising living standards and solving other domestic issues.
The Russian leader on Monday emphasized the need to encourage economic growth and innovation, improve health care and education and modernize infrastructure.
He said the key goal is to combat poverty and reduce the gap between the rich and the poor.
North Vancouver RCMP are investigating a troubling attack on a senior.
An 89-year-old woman was home alone in her Lynn Valley apartment when a man knocked on her door and asked to use the washroom.
Police say the man was dressed as a construction worker and was wearing white disposable overalls with a hood.
Once inside, officials say the man exposed his genitals and then assaulted the victim.
There was a short altercation and the man fled the home.
The woman was transported to hospital with minor injuries.
“Given the serious nature of the crime, both the North Vancouver RCMP Serious Crime and Special Victim Units have put their resources into solving this investigation,” said Const. Brett Cunningham in a release.
With help of an RCMP forensic artist, the victim was able to produce a sketch of the suspect.
The alleged incident took place on Feb. 1.
WESTFIELD, Mass. (WPRI) – A reporter from WWLP-TV Springfield is flying to Puerto Rico Friday morning as part of a mission to offer much-needed supplies to the victims of Hurricane Maria on the island of Puerto Rico.
WWLP reporter Taylor DiChello will be on board the aircraft to accompany the mission crew.
Agawam pilot Miguel Estremera has been to the island and back several times already this week alone, to deliver medical supplies.
Friday’s trip to the ravaged island will be a brief one. Once it lands on the island, the plane will remain on the ground for only an hour, unloading desperately-needed medical supplies, refueling, then picking up nine passengers to bring back to the continental United States.
According to WWLP, which is owned by WPRI-TV parent company Nexstar Media, the medical supplies are the result of a donation drive from various area hospitals, a group called United for Puerto Rico, and the Holyoke Police Department. The Gulfstream 4 aircraft was donated to the pilot by a corporation.
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Gay and lesbian groups say the New South Wales Government's move to shut down the controversial 'Safe Schools' program is a step backwards for equality.
The federally-funded program is designed to educate students about sexual and gender diversity.
Many advocates say it's produced positive outcomes and helped many students.
But the Christian lobby maintains 'Safe Schools' encourages lifestyle choices that are unhealthy and they want other states to dump it.
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Ordination to Priesthood of Shinto Francis: 16 December
Deacon Shinto Francis will be ordained a Priest for the Diocese of Parramatta on Saturday 16 December at 10.30am in St Patrick’s Cathedral, Parramatta. The principal celebrant will be Most Rev Vincent Long OFM Conv, Bishop of Parramatta. Everyone is welcome. The Mass will also be livestreamed on YouTube and accessible via www.parracatholic.org on the day.
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A Bronx principal spent taxpayer money on an Internet reputation service to silence her online critics. Charlette Pope, chief of Banana Kelly HS in the South Bronx, used her Department...
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More than £7000 has been raised for Strathcarron Hospice since its Gifts in Wills campaign was launched in October.
The campaign has been supported by 13 solicitors in the area and financial planners Antonine Investment managers.
Employees at Barrowman & Partners are pictured handing over their donation.
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Sasikala and two others have started their journey to Bengaluru to surrender before the court. She will visit Jayalalithaa's memorial at Marina Beach before going to Bengaluru.
Sasikala asked for two weeks time to surrender from the Supreme Court, but apex court turns down.
She has now filed a plea before Bengaluru Special Court seeking two weeks time to surrender citing ill health.
Deputy Speaker Thambidurai says soon review petition will be filed against the SC order.
He said, "I am sure Chinna Amma (Sasikala) will come back soon and will rule the State."
He also welcomed the appointment of as Deputy General Secretary of
Sasikala will be driven down to Bangalore to surrender.
Pannnerselvam camp led by Minister Pandiarajan planning to visit the private resort, where Sasikala supporting MLAs are staying, to urge them to rethink decisions taken yesterday and stay united.
A police officer stands outside Amesbury Baptist Centre where British police have declared a "major incident" after two people were exposed to an unknown substance, in Amesbury, England, Wednesday July 4, 2018. Police have cordoned off various places in the area that were visited by the affected people before falling ill. Public health officials say there is not believed to be a wider risk to public health. PA via AP Rod Minchin
France will fight any French jihadists it finds on the battlefields of Iraq, arrest them if they return home and work to de-radicalise their children, President Francois Hollande said on a visit to Baghdad on Monday. Saskia O’Donoghue reports.
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The Capital Development Authority (CDA) will establish facilitation desks at entry and exit points of Islamabad to facilitate the visitors.
According to CDA Member Administration Yasir Pirzada, the civic body is taking measures to facilitate visitors who were coming from other cities.
He said that all entry and exit points of the capital would be decorated with flowers and beautiful landscapes.
He said cultural and literary activities would be initiated in Islamabad, adding that recreational places would also be upgraded according to international standards.
Pirzada said that CDA will install free Wi-Fi for the visitors at various recreational places of the city.
He said the authority was introducing workload management system, and all appointments and transfers would be made on merit.
Replying to a question, he said CDA Hospital was providing best health facilities to the residents and it would be further upgraded according to the needs.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (L) and U.S. President Donald Trump participate in a joint news conference at the White House in Washington, U.S., February 13, 2017. REUTERS/Carlos Barria
WASHINGTON President Donald Trump said on Monday the United States will be "tweaking" its trade relationship with Canada, unlike its trade ties with Mexico where it faces a more severe situation.
"We have a very outstanding trade relationship with Canada. We'll be tweaking it," Trump said at a joint news conference with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at the White House.
"It's a much less severe situation than what's taking place on the southern border. On the southern border, for many, many years the transaction was not fair to the United States."
(Reporting by Andrea Hopkins; Writing by Washington Newsroom)
The man killed in a triple shooting following a road rage incident on the city's west side has been identified as 22-year-old Jesus Garcia.
Two others were left in critical condition following the road rage incident, according to the San Antonio Police Department.
Investigators said the shooting occurred around 1:25 am Wednesday in the 2700 block of Castroville Road.
SAPD said the vehicle carrying three males and the suspected shooter in a white SUV were both traveling near 39th street. When the driver of the white SUV spotted their vehicle, he reportedly opened-fired into their vehicle.
Police arrived at the scene where the three male victims in their 20s had all sustained gunshot wounds. Garcia was pronounced dead at the scene.
The two other victims were transported to University Hospital in critical condition.
The suspected shooter fled the scene. No arrests have been made at this time.
No word on what led up to the confrontation.
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Real Madrid defender Dani Carvajal could be facing two months on the sidelines with a heart problem.
The La Liga champions announced last week that Carvajal had been diagnosed with a viral infection in his heart and he was absent for their 2-0 win over Espanyol, prior to the international break.
It had been estimated that the right-back would be out for around six weeks, but reports in Spain have now suggested that the 25-year-old is facing at least two months in the stands.
Treating the issue is reported to be problematic, while Carvajal will be unable to remain active during his absence.
It creates a further headache for Real boss Zinedine Zidane after Carvajal had previously been an ever-present in the side.
He joins Gareth Bale, Karim Benzema and Theo Hernandez on the treatment table, with 18-year-old Achraf Hakimi making his La Liga debut at right-back against Espanyol.
Picture released by official website of the office of the Iranian supreme leader, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, left, and President Hassan Rouhani greet each other at the official endorsement ceremony of President Rouhani in Tehran, Iran, Thursday, Aug. 3, 2017. (Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader via AP)
TOKYO — The first squadrons of jet aircraft from the U.S. Navy’s Carrier Air Wing Five have completed their transfer from Naval Air Facility Atsugi, to the west of Tokyo, to the enlarged Marine Air Corps Station Iwakuni, in central Japan.
The arrival of the units is part of the broader rebalancing of U.S. forces in the Asia-Pacific region, which includes transferring military personnel from Okinawa Prefecture to Guam.
The air assets now at Iwakuni are also significantly closer to the Korean peninsula in the event that they are required in that theater of operations.
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Electric scooters, self-driving vehicles, and flying cars: No matter what the future of transportation is, Alphabet wants to be involved.
Earlier this week, The Financial Times reported that the holding company directly invested in electric-scooter startup Lime, even as its venture capital arm, GV, led the startup’s funding round.
This news brings together two striking things about Alphabet: That it has an unusually high number of concurrent investment vehicles and that it has found a hefty handful of different ways to ensure that it plays a role in the future of transportation.
“Not only is Alphabet interested in this space, it already is a superpower in transportation,” Mike Ramsey, a Gartner research director who focuses on mobility, tells CNBC.
Here’s a look at the many ways that Alphabet’s has focused on the way people get around:
UPDATE 4:04 p.m.: Mitchell International has reopened after the emergency landing, according to airport official Harold Mester.
The airport also tweeted advising travelers to check their flight times.
Airfield has reopened. Check with your airline for the latest flight status. — MKE - Milwaukee Airport (@MitchellAirport) May 30, 2018
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MILWAUKEE -- A military plane has arrived safely at General Mitchell International Airport after it experienced what is believed to be a lightning strike, according to the 128th Air Refueling Wing.
Tower cam footage showed several emergency vehicles assisting the KC-135 plane on the runway. Two tires were blown out upon landing.
Because the airplane is currently disabled on the on the runway, the airport will be closed to all incoming and departing flights for at least an hour, the 128th says. The other primary runway was already closed due to ongoing construction.
There's no word yet on why caused the emergency, or if anyone on board was hurt.
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Wishbone Ash, one of the most influential guitar bands in the history of rock, bring it to their North American fans on the 2017 “Tough and Tender Tour.” As they celebrate their 48th anniversary, the guys will present time-honored classics,deep tracks from their storied career, as well as new favorites from recent recordings.
Summer is coming, Miami. That means days at the beach, sultry nights, and the sound of burgers sizzling on the grill.
If you love burgers, get ready for New Times' Burgerfest — a celebration of everyone's favorite sandwich.
Saturday, July 7, from 5:30 to 9 p.m., Soho Studios will host South Florida's best burgers, including veggie burgers, traditional beef burgers, fritas, and other creations by Madlove by Latin House, K Ramen.Burger.Beer, Amour de Miami, Fifi's on the Beach, JR's Gourmet Burgers, Yarumba, and other restaurants.
Board members in the Central Bucks School District voted to keep textbooks that assert that climate change is caused by human activity. NBC10's Denise Nakano reports on the debate it sparked among parents and the school board.
Police are growing increasingly concerned for a Sheffield teenager who has gone missing.
Tanika McCloud, aged 17, from Pitsmoor, who also had links to the Barnsley area, was reported missing earlier today.
A South Yorkshire Police spokesman said: "We urge anyone who has seen Tanika or has any information on her whereabouts to call us."
The teenager has been missing from home before.
Any information, contact police on 101 quoting incident number 1254 of 15/04/2017.
This is the year of Camila Cabello and we're here for it. The Cuba-born "Havana" singer has had us shaking our booties and learning new Spanish words since her hit song debuted on Aug. 3, 2017. In honor of Camila's amazing music and her 21st birthday on March 3, 2018, Wonderwall.com is sharing some fun facts about pop music's newest darling... starting with where she calls "home." Although Camila was born in the small Cuban village of Cojímar to a Cuban mother and Mexican father, she moved back and forth between the Caribbean island nation and Mexico City (where her dad was born) for the first several years of her life, which gave her an incredible, multifaceted foundation of Latin culture that would later inspire her music. Keep reading to learn more about this talented star...
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At Portland's most beautiful intra-city retreat of a bar, our 2016 Bar of the Year, with rolling hills and no neighbors and and lots of pleasant nooks, there are signs asking you not to smoke weed. We wouldn't tell you different.
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ST. LOUIS - A man, woman, and infant were killed in a murder-suicide Friday afternoon in south St. Louis.
Authorities received a call asking for "police help" around 3:40 p.m. in the 6200 block of Kinsey Place; that's in the St. Louis Hills neighborhood. A family member discovered the bodies. During a Friday afternoon news conference, police said they believe the shooting occurred overnight.
The scene is located one block from Francis Park and a few blocks west of Bishop DuBourg High School.
The deceased individuals were identified as a husband, wife, and their three-month-old daughter.
Police recovered a firearm inside the room where the bodies were found.
A motive has not been determined, police said.
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Kater Kennedy of Frost scored a 79-point ride in the ranch bronc division, and finished second overall at the 65th Annual Chisholm Trail Rodeo last weekend in Nocona. (News photo by Eric Viccaro)
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BRUSSELS (ANA/Ch. Vasilaki) – The Saint-Gilles municipality of the greater Brussels area will hold art shows, film screenings and performances as part of a “Greek Cultural Week” running from February 5 to 10.
The week is an initiative of Carlo Luyckx, responsible for cultural and European affairs at the municipality, and belongs to a programme of cultural exchanges. The event is under the aegis of Greece’s ambassador to Belgium, Eleftheria Galathianaki.
Saint-Gilles is a modern and multicultural area south of the centre of Brussels, with a thriving Greek community.
Events include shows by painters Yiannis Adamakis and Christos Kechagioglou, the screening of “A touch of spice” (“Politiki Kouzina” in Greek), a classical music recital by Petros Bouras and traditional Greek dances by the Hellenic Centre of Brussels.
DUBAI, March 28 Qatari real estate developer and operator Ezdan Holding has set initial price guidance for a five-year U.S. dollar-denominated sukuk issue in the 5.125 percent area, a document issued by one of the lead banks showed on Tuesday.
The wakala-structured, senior unsecured and Regulation S registered sukuk issue is expected to price on Wednesday.
HSBC and Mashreq bank are the global coordinators, joined by Dubai Islamic Bank, Emirates NBD, Natixis and Standard Chartered as bookrunners.
The issue is expected to obtain a Ba1 rating from Moody's and BBB- from Standard & Poor's, the document showed. (Reporting by Davide Barbuscia; Editing by Andrew Torchia)
Hartford police are searching for a suspect wanted on murder charges after a fatal shooting on Maple Avenue in November.
Headley Thomas, 28, is wanted an active arrest warrant for murder and criminal possession of a firearm.
Police allege that Thomas shot and killed Jamie Rivera, 27, while Rivera was sitting in his car in from of 594 Maple Ave. on Nov. 25, 2016.
Anyone with information on Thomas’s whereabouts should contact Hartford Police Sgt. Pedro Rivera at 860-692-2663.
Trump EPA Set To Dismantle Obama's Signature Climate Regs
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 5:51 PM EDT) -- The Trump administration may be getting close to delivering on one of its biggest promises — repealing the Clean Power Plan — by proposing a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency rule that says the Obama-era climate change measure violates the Clean Air Act.
In an unpublished draft proposed rule-making first reported by Politico, the EPA said it reviewed the CPP’s legal underpinning and found the prior administration exceeded its authority by setting carbon dioxide emission guidelines for existing power plants that in some cases could be achieved...
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This screen grab of the Friday, Feb. 10, 2017 digitized version of Dominican Republic's El Nacional print edition shows comedian Alec Baldwin doing his impression of President Donald Trump on a sA - AoSaturday Night Live,a sA - A1 next to a photo of Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the paper's international page with the Spanish headline: a sA - AoTrump says settlements in Israel dona sA - A t favor peace." The Spanish caption under Baldwin's photo reads: "Donald Trump, president of U.S." The newspaper published an apology on Saturday.
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LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge released a statement tonight after the U.S. Supreme Court rejected her request to lift the stay on Inmate Don Davis’ scheduled execution.
“It is heartbreaking that the family of Jane Daniel has once again seen justice delayed. Davis was convicted of his crimes in 1992, and my office took every action it could today to see that justice was carried out. Ultimately, the U.S. Supreme Court has the final say and has decided not to lift the stay at this time.
“There are five scheduled executions remaining with nothing preventing them from occurring, but I will continue to respond to any and all legal challenges brought by the prisoners. The families have waited far too long to see justice, and I will continue to make that a priority.”
Winning numbers drawn in 'Badger 5' game
MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Wisconsin Lottery's "Badger 5" game were:
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(one, four, eight, twenty-four, twenty-eight)
Estimated jackpot: $10,000
¶ Maximum prize: $45,000
Manager Gabe Kapler said Hoskins (mouth) will likely be placed on the 10-day disabled list, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
It was originally thought that Hoskins avoided a serious injury after fouling a ball off his face in Monday's series opener against the Dodgers, but a subsequent CT scan revealed the 25-year-old is dealing with a fractured jaw. He's set to return to Philadelphia for further testing, but the expectation is that he'll require a stay on the DL. Assuming Hoskins hits the shelf for a little while, both Nick Williams and Aaron Altherr would benefit from full-time roles in the outfield.
The Happy’s Source for Sports Islanders are Canadian co-champions.
Last year’s Masters champions went into Hamilton, Ontario looking to defend their crown, but Mother Nature threw a slight curve-ball into their plans.
The 57-plus team faced the Oakville A’s in the tournament final.
They went up 4-0 in the bottom half of the fifth inning before rain poured down and caused the tournament committee to call the game and name both teams co-champions.
Lane Parker was named Happy’s tournament MVP. With Mother Nature leaving a mark on this year’s tournament, the team has vowed to defend their title at the 2018 tournament in Prince Edward Island.
A lovely first floor unit in sought-after Kirkwood Park Building includes a light & open floor plan with floor to ceiling windows, hardwood floors, high ceilings & French doors opening to a beautiful garden side covered patio. Upgrades include hardwood floors & plantation shutters throughout. All baths have been remodeled, kitchen has new marble countertops & appliances including a wine cooler. Third bedroom & bath can also be den/study adjacent to master suite. Access to all Kirkwood amenities.
WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAY? – Thursday, December 14, 2017 at 9:30 on CW50 – THE BUILT A COMEDY EMPIRE – WITH GUEST STAR APPEARANCE BY GRACE BYERS (“EMPIRE”) Hosted by comedian Aisha Tyler, cast members Ryan Stiles, Wayne Brady and Colin Mochrie, along with guest comedian Brad Sherwood, put their comedic skills to the test through a series of spontaneous improv games that are prompted only by random ideas supplied by the studio audience. The four performers must use the little information they have and their wild imaginations to depict different characters and an array of scenes, as well as perform songs. After each round of improvisation, Aisha will dole out points to our four performers and declare a winner at the end of every episode. Directed by Geraldine Dowd (#509). Original airdate 9/28/2017.
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Come join us on the first trip to Madison, WI, for the Tap Takeover Podcast crew as we interview the legendary team at Ale Asylum!
We sat down with Dean, Hathaway, and Otto to talk all about their disciplined brewing techniques using zero adjuncts, their wildly successful marketing campaigns, and some fun stories from the early days at the brewery.
What is it like to receive death threats because your beer is so good, but you aren't making Velveteen Habit year round? What does it take to embrace the "Beer Nazi" moniker? Where did the name Ale Asylum originate?
All these stories and more, plus a special Beer News with a brand new release from Milwaukee's Broken Bat Brewery, information on the upcoming Ferment Dissent Festival, and some more fun surprises! Cheers to the Inmates!
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THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU DON’T DELIVER: Pew: Paul Ryan’s approval as Speaker now lower than Boehner’s, Pelosi’s, or Newt Gingrich’s.
Brampton House on Fire Leaves Three Dead and a Child Fighting for Life
A child suffers from third degree burns after a house on fire in Brampton.
A detach house on Dixie Road and Bovaird Drive East flamed up around 4a.m. killing the young girl’s parents and sister; leaving her in critical condition fighting for her life.
The cause of this fire is still under investigation
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A man accused of forging 44 school bus inspections will serve two months of house arrest and pay $12,000 in fines.
Peter Roche, owner of Roche's Automotive in St. John's, was set to begin a five-day trial on Tuesday. Instead, he entered guilty pleas on all 44 counts of fraud.
Roche, who issued certificates without doing a proper inspection, was also placed on 10 months probation.
The sentence comes more than a year after the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary and Service NL charged Roche with a number of offences, both under the Highway Traffic Act and the Canadian Criminal Code.
Roche has run into more trouble since then, being accused of keeping customer's cars on his lot for months and dodging their calls.
In September, a warrant was issued for his arrest after he missed a court date. In January, Roche was picked up again after missing his court-imposed curfew.
Andre Johnson to sign one-day contract to retire a Texan
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HOUSTON -- Andre Johnson will sign a one-day contract with Houston on Wednesday so he can retire as a Texan.
Johnson was released in 2014 after spending his first 12 seasons with the Texans. He spent one season with the Colts before retiring last season after spending the first eight games with the Titans.
The third overall pick in the 2003 draft, Johnson left Houston as the franchise's career leader in receptions (1,012), yards receiving (13,597), receiving touchdowns (64) and 100-yard games (51).
Johnson started 169 games for Houston and had seven 1,000-yard receiving seasons, including a career-high and franchise-record 1,598 yards receiving in 2012.
The Texans will honor him with a ceremony on Wednesday to commemorate his retirement.
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J. Cole has shared his new music video for “Kevin’s Heart.” It stars none other than comedian Kevin Hart himself, whose prior public infidelities are alluded to in the track. In the video, Hart appears to grapple with the aftermath of his actions being made public as he goes about his life. Watch that go down below. “Kevin’s Heart” appears on Cole’s latest studio album KOD. Last week saw him share the video for “ATM,” another song off the album.
Celebrities have access to some of the best personal trainers and gyms around the world. Fitness expert Tracy Anderson is a favourite among the likes of Gwyneth Paltrow, Jennifer Lopez and Nicole Richie, while The Dogpound gym in New York is the go-to-place, alongside SoulCycle, and has a host of A-list clients, including the Victoria's Secret models, Ashley Graham and Hugh Jackman.
For those who don't know where to start when it comes to working out, or if you're simply intrigued to know how celebrities stay in shape, Instagram is the perfect source of inspiration. Impressively, a lot of the posts provide plenty of useful exercises that we could do at home on our own, without having to fork out for a trainer or gym membership.
Here are the stars who aren't shy about posting videos as they work up a sweat...
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It took five ballots, but Vancouver-Quilchena MLA Andrew Wilkinson has emerged as the winner of the BC Liberal leadership race.
The Australian-born Wilkinson was first elected in 2013 and briefly served as Attorney General before the fall of Premier Christy Clark’s government last year.
He won with 53.11 per cent support or 4,621 votes.
Former Surrey Mayor Dianne Watts placed second with 4,079 votes.
The studio was full of pizzazz this morning as DWTS judges Brain Redmond and Julian Benson called in to wet our dancefloor appetite.
Vivacious as always, Julian still sounds like "a baby dinosaur with the flu", while his colleague Brian is as regimental as ever, "Let me start by saying this...".
Just as they are telling us their 'ones-to-watch' for the series, the door burst open, and an intense golden glow filled the room. Sequins, sparkle and sexy appeal...the one and only Marty Morrissey had arrived!
He blew us away with a sneak preview of what he can do, and to tell you the truth lads and lassies, Shakira wouldn't tie his laces...
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Are you taxes done? You have one extra day to file! The usual filing deadline of April 15th fell on Saturday this year, so the government is giving you until tomorrow to file because today is a holiday in Washington, DC.
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SINGAPORE: A 69-year-old man has been arrested for causing public alarm after he allegedly left a "suspicious white substance" at Woodleigh MRT station, triggering a temporary closure of the MRT station for about three hours on Tuesday (Apr 18), Singapore Police Force (SPF) said.
In a Facebook post, police said that they were alerted at about 1pm to "a case of suspicious white substance found at Woodleigh MRT station."
"Singapore Civil Defence Force’s (SCDF) HazMat officers subsequently established the substance to be baking flour. Police investigations are ongoing," said SPF.
"The Police treat all security threats seriously and will not hesitate to take action against anyone who cause public alarm."
Assistant station manager Mailyn B Carriaga told Channel NewsAsia that white powder had been found in three to four places at the station's concourse area. She added that it was a cleaner who first spotted the substance. The station manager then informed the police, according to Ms Carriaga.
Ray Turnbull, a member of the World Curling Hall of Fame and Manitoba's 1965 Brier championship team, has died. He was 78.
Curling Canada said on its website that Turnbull died of leukemia at the Winnipeg Health Sciences Centre.
Born in Huntsville, Ont., Turnbull rose to prominence as a curler in Manitoba. He served as the lead for Terry Braunstein's squad that captured the '65 Canadian championship and finished runner-up to the United States at the world men's championship in Perth, Scotland, later that year.
Turnbull became a successful analyst after his career and was part of TSN's curling broadcast team from 1985-2010.
Matt Davidson discusses the strike zone of home plate umpire Mike Estabrook in the White Sox's 1-0 loss to the Mariners on Tuesday, April 24, 2018. (Teddy Greenstein/Chicago Tribune)
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SOUTHBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) - Officials say a nurse was stabbed by an emergency room patient at a Massachusetts hospital and suffered serious injuries.
Harrington Hospital spokesman Joseph Klimavich tells the Telegram & Gazette that the nurse was attacked around 10:15 a.m. Wednesday by a patient who had been through the registration process and was being directed for care.
The hospital says the patient fled after the stabbing. Southbridge police apprehended a suspect off-campus.
Authorities say the nurse was immediately treated in the emergency room, stabilized and then airlifted to UMass Medical Center.
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Corporation today announced that the Israeli Antitrust General Director, in accordance with Sectioni 1 220 of the Israel Restrictive Trade Practices Law, 5748-1988 and the regulations promulgated thereunder, has approved the previously announced proposed acquisition of Mobileye N.V. by Intel on June 13, 2017. The approval from the Israeli Antitrust General Director satisfies a condition to the closing of the previously announced all cash tender offer by Cyclops Holdings, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Intel, to purchase all of the outstanding ordinary shares of Mobileye.
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CAIRO—An Egyptian military court on Tuesday convicted the country’s former anti-graft chief of insulting the armed forces and sentenced him to five years in prison, according to two defence lawyers.
Hesham Genena was arrested in February following incendiary comments he made in a television interview in which he claimed that the former chief-of-staff Sami Annan was in possession of documents incriminating the country’s “leadership.” He said the documents were kept abroad.
A day before Genena’s arrest, the military said it would take action to safeguard its “honour and dignity.”
Annan himself was arrested in January shortly after he announced his intention to challenge President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi in the March presidential election. He was accused of incitement against the military and forgery.
El-Sissi ran virtually unopposed, winning the March 26-28 election with 97 per cent of the vote.
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9 TV Nerds Who Got Hot All Of A Sudden
Shout-out to puberty for helping your fave TV nerds glow all the way up. When you weren't looking, Freddie Benson, Cody Martin — and many more — went from boys to, ahem, men. Actors may play characters going through an awkward phase onscreen, but pituitary glands were working their magic behind the scenes.
Both revered anime studios and notable anime artists have provided an abundance of tasteful illustrations in celebration of the newly arrived 2017, no doubt raising the morale of anime enthusiasts as they pray that high quality anime be in high abundance in the year of the Trump.
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My Aunt Dorothy and I were talking on the phone, and the subject of planes came up and the fact that so many had crashed lately. It’s absolutely true. Hardly a day goes by that one doesn’t go down somewhere or there is a close call. I then mentioned that one of my friends was off on a cruise. She said there seems to be a lot of problems with the ships. True again. There are engine problems, bad weather, and serious illnesses which spread like wildfire among the passengers.
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SAM, a semi-automated mason, is shown at work on the facade of a school in the south Denver suburb of Englewood, Colo. Faced with a shortage of skilled labor, the construction industry hopes that robots and other technologies will help boost productivity, safety and speed to build more housing and deal with infrastructure needs in the decades ahead. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
How We Can Catch Up to Other Countries in Education
Education and workforce policies have always been intimately linked, yet for decades the federal government has addressed them separately with two different departments.
A serious traffic accident has closed a road in rural Aberdeenshire.
The two vehicle collision on the B999 between Pettymuick and Pitmedden Bridge was reported to police at 16:50.
A spokesman for Police Scotland said police officers, firefighters and ambulance crews are on the scene.
He added: "The road is currently closed and we ask you avoid the area if possible."
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This fall British Columbians will be voting on the electoral system, here is what you need to know about the four options.
Willzay wrote: The RFL are contemplating moving kick off times for Thursday games earlier. It's official- they are mad. How do they think that will improve attendances, especially with cross Pennines matches.
You'd have to say that if they move Thursday (or Friday IMO) matches to an earlier kick-off then they need to make sure they are not cross-pennines matches.Getting across the M62 for an 8pm kick off is bad enough if you've been working all day - any earlier would be absolute madness and would see swindling numbers of away fans
NEW YORK — A video taken on the set of "Mission: Impossible 6" shows Tom Cruise limping after performing a stunt where he jumps between buildings.
The video was published Sunday by TMZ. It captures a tethered Cruise leaping to a building, hitting its side and then crawling over the top and running away. After he finished the take, Cruise is seen limping, though he was able to rappel back to the building he jumped from.
The extent of Cruise's injuries wasn't known. Neither Cruise's representatives nor Paramount Pictures returns messages Sunday.
The 55-year-old actor is well known for performing many of his own stunts.
The sixth installment in the "Mission: Impossible" franchise is currently shooting in London. It's scheduled for release in July next year.
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Who would have thought that chicks were checking for Orenthal James Simpson in 2017?
Well Youtube star Trisha Paytas sure wants some of the juice, according to her latest music video entitled, “Dear Mr. O.J.” If you thought you’ve seen it all in 2017, you haven’t seen anything yet.
Paytas is known for her outlandish videos and wacky humor. Hit the flip to see the Youtube star’s parody of Vogue’s “73 Questions.”
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MADISON, Wis. — Gov. Scott Walker has signed into law a bill that legalizes possession of a marijuana extract used to treat seizures.
The governor signed the bill Monday in Burlington.
Parents of children who suffer from seizures have pushed for access to cannabidiol oil for years.
The bill makes possession of the oil legal with a doctor’s certification, but it is still against the law to produce or sell the oil in the state.
The measure passed the Republican-controlled Legislature after a similar version stalled last session amid fears it would lead to full marijuana legalization.
The oil does not produce a high.
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1:48 Trucks, helicopters dump loads of boulders in rush to fortify Oroville dam spillway
1:23 Under threat of Oroville dam, hundreds find shelter at Nevada County Fairgrounds
1:17 White House: Updates to immigration ban to allow permanent residents into U.S. without waiver
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1:42 Water gushes at California's Lake Oroville dam
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Our slow moving wet low pressure system is sliding to the east…but its gaining power and picking up moisture now from the Atlantic… as a result the clouds will hang tough on Tuesday and in turn temps will stay chilly…in the 40’s…Spring starts at 11:15 Tuesday morning…not looking or feeling like Spring. The sun will return on Wednesday…but temps are still chilly… increasing clouds Thursday with more rain Thursday night, Friday and Friday night…still a little cool…warmer on Saturday.
Sarri is the overwhelming favourite to replace Antonio Conte at Chelsea.
Conte is still in charge at Stamford Bridge but is not expected to be so for much longer.
Sarri ran Juventus close to the Serie A title with Napoli this season, finishing just four points behind the Old Lady.
The 59-year-old would be the sixth Italian to manage Chelsea if he takes over, and Gudjohnsen believes it would be a good fit for his former side.
McCaskill Drafts Bill To Block Tribal Immunity In Patent Review
Law360, Los Angeles (October 6, 2017, 5:51 PM EDT) -- Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., piled on to lawmakers’ objections to Allergan PLC’s transfer of patents for dry-eye treatment Restasis to a Native American tribe, releasing a draft bill Thursday aimed at nixing tribal immunity in reviews by the Patent Trial and Appeal Board.
Allergan had last month transferred six of its Restasis patents to the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe, which had sovereign immunity, in a bid to escape inter partes review proceedings before the PTAB, the company said. For the deal, Allergan gave the tribe a $13.8...
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Local Attorney, Dick Kuhn, will be hosting Monday’s Candidates forum in Plain Township. The event will feature candidates for Township Trustee, and takes place at 7pm in the Edgewood Community Center.
Here’s how Dick previewed the event:
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March 30 Imperial Brands, the world's fourth-biggest tobacco company, stuck by its full-year guidance on Thursday as it said it would match first-half earnings expectations at constant currency and reported rates.
The maker of Winston, Gauloises and other cigarette brands said revenue and earnings per share were expected to be up strongly for the six months ending March 31, driven by the benefit of currency translation.
It anticipates a currency translation benefit on net revenue and profit of about 13 percent to 14 percent at current exchange rates.
However, Imperial Brands said it expected lower revenue and profit at constant currency rates, impacted by the phasing out of an 300 million pound investment plan.
First-half revenue at constant currencies was primarily driven down by a deterioration in industry volumes, as previously guided, Imperial Brands said. (Reporting by Esha Vaish in Bengaluru, editing by David Evans)
With 20 signed hotels in the pipeline, Marriott International is poised to grow Delta's hospitality globally to major gateway cities including Dallas, Shanghai and Seattle. Delta Hotels will open the Shanghai property later this year, while the four-star brand opened its first U.S. property last year , and this year has added Delta Hotels Baltimore Hunt Valley, Delta Hotels Baltimore Inner Harbor, Delta Hotels Chesapeake, Delta Hotels Chicago North Shore, and Delta Hotels Fargo.
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Scully and Mulder discover a mysterious cult that performs macabre rituals while they set out to investigate a case of stolen human organs.
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With the warm summer weather behind us and winter on the horizon, now is a good time to remove all the summer toys and equipment from your yard for the winter. Elk and deer are especially active this time of year due to their mating season, resulting in additional
interactions between humans and wildlife. It’s common for deer or elk to enter yards in Colorado, and get entangled in things like hammocks and volleyball nets. These items should be put away and stored for the winter to prevent incidents.
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As a duo, Anderson .Paak and producer Knxwledge are known as NxWorries, and the pair stopped by Jimmy Fallon’s show for an elaborate Valentine’s Day performance. The set told the story of a man (.Paak) working to earn back trust from the ladies in his life after an act of infidelity. By the end of “What More Can I Say,” the two women have moved on with Knxwledge, giving the love parable a bittersweet twist.
Related: Watch Anderson .Paak Perform ‘Come Down’ with Gospel Choir
“What More Can I Say” comes from NxWorries’ album Yes Lawd! and blends whimsical symphonic elements with personal storytelling. Paak may have lost the Best New Artist GRAMMY to Chance the Rapper, but his inventive take on hip-hop is still turning heads. Watch his Tonight Show appearance with Knxwledge below.
London police are probing a suspicious recent fire at an east-end home.
Emergency crews were called to 203 East St., located northwest of Highbury Avenue and Hamilton Road, Wednesday at 11 p.m., police said. Firefighters extinguished the blaze and nobody was injured, police said.
Investigators have ruled the fire to be suspicious and are appealing to the public for information.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 519-661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.
PARIS — More than 50 world leaders are gathering in Paris for a summit that President Emmanuel Macron hopes will give new momentum to the fight against global warming, despite U.S. President Donald Trump’s rejection of the Paris climate accord.
Some 3,100 security personnel are fanned out around Paris for Tuesday’s event, including extra patrol boats along the Seine River. Macron will accompany the visiting leaders to the summit site on a river island by boat.
Sean Penn, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Elon Musk are among prominent figures joining the world leaders at the summit, which marks the second anniversary of the Paris accord.
Participants are expected to announce billions of dollars’ worth of projects to help poor countries and industries reduce emissions.
Macron, who’s also using the event to raise his international profile, did not invite Trump.
TORONTO — Uber is apologizing to customer who was charged more than $18,000 for a short ride in downtown Toronto.
Photos posted on social media over the weekend showed that an Uber rider was billed $18,518.50 for a 21-minute Uber ride.
An Uber spokesperson confirmed the incident, and says the rider had been fully refunded.
Uber staff say the massive over-charge was a result of driver error, not a technical glitch.
They may be the hosts, but that doesn’t mean the Oakville peewee AAA Rangers are to be taken lightly.
Despite having a spot in the Ontario Minor Hockey Association championship guaranteed, the Rangers earned their spot in the final by defeating Guelph 3-1 in their South Central AAA Hockey League (SCTA) semifinal series.
Also qualifying for this weekend’s tournament at Sixteen Mile Sports Complex are Barrie, Niagara and York-Simcoe. They will be joined by one more team.
With Oakville taking one of the qualifying spots, SCTA rivals Hamilton and Guelph will have a one-game playoff to determine the final entry.
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Summer is just around the corner and the temperatures are soaring to the 90s, yet there are some people out there who won't switch out their pants for shorts. There may be a reason for that; sometimes women (and men in some cases) may not wear shorts is because they're embarrassed by the varicose veins on their legs.
Varicose veins are a cosmetic concern for most, but they can also cause aching pain and discomfort. However there is a solution to help get rid of the veins, or at least stop suffering from symptoms.
Dr. Diana Bitner and Dr. Jennifer Watson at the Spectrum Health Vein Center talk about how they work together to fix the problem, and help women feel more confident.
To schedule an appointment, a free venous screening, or cosmetic consultation, call (616)-267-8346. No referral is needed.
The Borger Youth advisory Council is gearing up for their annual trip to the Youth Summit Conference. See more on this story in the Friday, February 2, 2018 edition of the Borger News-Herald.
The mainstream media is acting like comedian Roseanne Barr is the worst human on the planet after her recent Twitter rants.
In immigration news, ICE agents in Chicago arrested 156 illegal immigrants who will now be deported.
Also, President Trump slammed Democrats at a Tennessee rally Tuesday, for being soft on MS-13 after he called them “animals.”
MOUNT OLIVE, N.J. — Multiple people including at least three police officers have been hospitalized with carbon monoxide poisoning in New Jersey.
Police were called to a home in Mount Olive Monday night after several residents were found unconscious.
The residents and at least three police officers were taken to area hospitals. Their conditions were not immediately available.
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A former member of the Texas State Board of Education took a shot Friday at a biracial California teen who was accepted to Harvard University.
George Clayton of Richardson replied to a tweet posted by Drake Johnson of Marina, Calif., in which Johnson wore a Harvard sweater and announced he would be attending the Ivy League school.
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LOS ANGELES: A thief who made off with cell phones belonging to more than 100 people at the Coachella music festival in California may want to consider a new line of work.
Police said Reinaldo De Jesus Henao, of New York, was arrested on Friday with his booty in his backpack after dozens of festival-goers noticed that their phones were missing and activated their “Find My Phone” app.
Some of the victims tracked down the 36-year-old and followed him until he was detained by security officers.
He was subsequently arrested by police who found more than 100 cellphones in his backpack, officials said.
Henao was charged with grand theft and possession of stolen property and was released on $10,000 bail.
The Coachella festival is held annually in the desert of southern California and runs two consecutive weekends.
No one who eats pizza in Portland should be surprised at the pie they ranked the best in Portland. Apizza Scholls was ranked as the 18th best pizza spot in the nation, better than quite a few New York spots. It was in fact the highest-ranked New Haven-style pie outside of New Haven, falling behind only legendary 80-year-old pizzerias Frank Pepe's, Modern Apizza and Sally's.
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Well after another thrilling night at Wembley, England have booked their place at the World Cup finals.
The Three Lions limped past Slovenia thanks to a late Harry Kane goal to rubber stamp their spot in Russia next summer.
It was far from convincing, and far from entertaining, but Gareth Southgate will have the chance to make the nation believe again when the great and the good of world football meet.
However, it's a tournament that might not feature arguably the greatest of all time, with Lionel Messi and Argentina's hopes hanging by a thread after their 0-0 draw against Peru.
On the latest Mirror Football podcast Aaron Flanagan, Alex Richards and James Whaling discuss all of this plus more from World Cup qualifying, as well as a look ahead to the return of the Premier League.
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MUMBAI: It seems the latest fad of television knows how to give a befitting reply to hate comments. Unlike a few years ago, when actresses remained mum, these days the artists have no qualms in lambasting over hate comments.
The latest to have joined the league is Shweta Tiwari’s daughter Palak Tiwari. The gorgeous lady seems is in no mood to take bullsh*t from anyone. The young Tiwari, who is currently prepping for her Bollywood debut gave a befitting reply to a troller.
It happened so that, the starlet posted a picture on her social media. Soon in a few minutes, a lady commented on her post. She accused Palak of going under the knife and using Botox to enhance her lips.
However, Palak didn’t think twice before giving a thoughtful reply to her. In her calmest way possible, Palak gave her an apt response.
Kudos to Palak! Being 17-year-old and having such sense of maturity is indeed laudable.
We give applauds to the lady for giving it back.
George (calf) went through a post-shootaround workout but remains questionable for Monday's game against the Hornets, ESPN's Royce Young reports.
According to Young, the prevailing belief is that George will ultimately play after missing the last two games, but a decision is not expected to come until roughly 90 minutes prior to game time. That would imply that George may not be 100 percent healthy, though it's unclear if his workload would be at all limited.
Global Alcoholic Beverages Market - by Type , by Distribution Channel and Region - Forecast to 2023 PUNE, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, June 14, 2017 / EINPresswire.com / -- Market Research Future published a Half Cooked Research Report on Global Alcoholic Beverages Market which is Estimated to Grow at a CAGR OF 2.8% after 2023 Alcoholic is an odorless liquid obtained by fermentation of sugar. Various types of compounds are present in the alcohol.
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MCDOUGALL TWP. – Drunk driving charges were laid against the driver of a vehicle following a crash in McDougall Township.
Shortly before 11 p.m. on July 2 members of the West Parry Sound responded to a single vehicle collision on McDougall Road in McDougall Township.
Through an investigation, police learned that the vehicle failed to navigate a curve in the road rolling over into the ditch before resting against some trees.
Both the driver and passenger were uninjured.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Augusta Capital Ltd:
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* ‍AUGUSTA WILL UNDERWRITE BETWEEN NZ$33 MILLION & NZ$35 MILLION OF NEW FUND‘S INITIAL EQUITY​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Moments after the Tampa Bay Buccaneers added former Washington Redskins wide receiver DeSean Jackson, our David Dorey penned a rapid reaction. Since, we have witnessed the NFL draft come and go. Today’s update will focus on the only major change over the past few months.
The Bucs landed tight end O.J. Howard in the first round of the draft. He offers a great physical presence for Jameis Winston, but tight ends rarely contribute meaningfully as rookies. While there is always an exception to the rule (Hunter Henry), Howard isn’t an immediate threat to Jackson’s targets. Both players’ roles are unlikely to intersect with regularity.
As David previously noted, D-Jax is a No. 2 fantasy receiver. Jackson probably has a hint more value in non-PPR scoring because of his ability to stretch the field.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Fortress Paper Ltd
* Fortress paper reports second quarter 2017 results and CEO retirement
* Reported 2017 Q2 operating EBITDA of $4.3 million, a decrease of $2.0 million relative to comparative prior year period
* Yvon Pelletier will be retiring as CEO from company effective October 1, 2017
* Chadwick Wasilenkoff will re-assume role of chief executive officer and president and continue to serve as chairman of board
* Q2 sales $86.6 million versus $87.99 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Philadelphia, PA - According to a report from Ben Detrick of The Ringer, 76ers President of Operations, Bryan Colangelo, may have been using 5 different Twitter accounts to troll players, coaches, and Sixers staff.
The report alleges that in posts ranging from April 2016 to last week, the Twitter accounts insulted Joel Embiid, Markelle Fultz; criticized Brett Brown; and bashed executives like Sam Hinkie.
The Ringer states that in February they received an anonymous tip that Colangelo had secretly been operating five different accounts, which all seemed to follow similar player and coaching accounts.
The @sixers have released a statement on all the crazy Bryan Colangelo allegations. @phl17 pic.twitter.com/eSJihotoOs — Matt Alba (@mattalbaPHL17) May 30, 2018
Matlock Mencap has been presented with £500 as a result of fundraising by the masonic Arkwright Lodge No 1495 and support from the Derbyshire Provincial Grand Lodge Charity.
The donation was given by Worshipful Master Adam Foulkes to the treasurer Jackie Tunnacliffe.
They are pictured surrounded by members who benefit from Mencap’s objectives of provision of social and recreational activities for adults with a learning disability.
Send your community photos and reports to: news@matlockmercury.co.uk
An escaped prisoner with links to Bishopbriggs is back behind bars.
Jamie Roy, 24, went missing while receiving treatment at Glasgow Royal Infirmary last Wednesday.
He was being held on remand at the city’s Barlinnie Prison.
A police spokesperson said today (Monday, august 14): “With reference to our previous appeal to trace missing man Jamie Roy from Glasgow please note:
Jamie has been traced.
“The media and the public are thanked for their assistance with this matter”.
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TUCSON, Ariz. - Yuma police are calling an apartment fire on Monday, arson.
Flames that destroyed an entire complex and damaged nearby homes were made on purpose.
Police say two people jumped a fence and set the fire at the Mesa Heights Apartments. The apartments were not occupied because they were under construction.
No one was injured and officers do not know the motive for setting this fire.
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The current military escalation will not lead to a turnaround in the war, much less bring peace. The experience of the last two years has shown that, aside from the weapons industry, the only groups profiting from the chaos in the country are al Qaeda and the so-called "Islamic State." Once again, Western politics seem to be breeding terrorists rather than eliminating them.
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RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Richmond Police are looking for the suspect who shot a man inside his car Sunday afternoon.
The incident happened on Fairfield Avenue near Mechanicsville Turnpike.
Police said the man is expected to be OK.
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Foodies know that there is nothing more important in the world than food. We're not ashamed to admit that we care about our pizza more than we care about 99.9% of people in our lives and we're also not ashamed to say that we'll go head first into a large pie by ourselves on a Friday night. What better way to show our TLC for our snacks and dinner than by wearing it across our chest? Add these to your Christmas list, pronto.
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Watkins (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
There isn't much concern surrounding Watkins' status, as he was a full participant in practice this week and is expected to play Sunday barring a setback. However, with Rodney McLeod and Corey Graham both likely returning from hamstring injuries, Watkins will serve as a depth option in the secondary.
Steve Woodcock, 67, of Bee Spring passed away at 12:55 AM Dec. 31, 2016 at Hospice of Southern Kentucky House in Bowling Green.
The Edmonson County native was a carpenter. He was the son of the late Elmer Woodcock and Jeanette Meredith Woodcock.
Funeral will be at 1:00 PM Tuesday at Gravil Funeral Home with burial to follow in Jock Cemetery. Visitation will be 2-8 PM Monday and after 9:00 AM Tuesday.
Surviving are his wife, Frances Duvall Woodcock; three sons, Steve J. Woodcock of Bee Spring, John Woodcock (Amanda) of Beaver Dam and Clint Vincent (Terri) of Chalybeate; a daughter Gina Hardin (Leondal) of Brownsville; two sisters, Sharon Fant of Scottsville and Susan Botts (Wayne) of Summer Shade; and eight grandchildren; David Vincent, Austin Salleng, Gillian Vincent, Peyton Woodcock, Kynlee Woodcock, Haley Hardin, Jacob Hardin and Isabel Hardin.
The Hungarian government of Viktor Orban is gearing up to fully expose the corrupt practices of globalist neo-liberal billionaire George Soros.
Orban’s “national consultation,” will include new billboards and television spots highlighting “Dr. Evil’s” Open Society foundation activities in Hungary.
If only more EU countries would follow Hungary’s lead.
Bloomberg reports…
Fusion Festival 2017 Is Back! Check Out The Line-Up Now!
We all had such a blast in 2016, and now its back for 2017!
Fusion Festival 2017 arrives at Liverpool’s Otterpool Promenade this weekend of 2nd and 3rd September and it's really shaping up to be THE party of the summer!
Little Mix will be heading the bill on Saturday 2nd September, then on Sunday 3rd September Take That will take to the stage as headliners!!
Tickets for Fusion Festival 2017 go on sale Friday 2nd June 2017 at 9am and you can get them right here!
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Feb 2(Reuters) - Toly Bread Co Ltd
* Says it plans to invest 8 million yuan to set up a Haikou-based wholly owned unit, which will be mainly engaged in prepackaged food, agricultural by-product related business
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AMPA, Fla. (AP) — Police in Florida say an angry dog sent three people to the hospital after one tried to put a sweater on it.
Tampa police say the pit bull mix named Scarface bit a 52-year-old woman who was trying to dress him on Friday and her husband was attacked while trying to pull the dog off of her. Police say the couple’s 22-year-old son was attacked while trying to stop the dog by stabbing it in the neck and head.
The three people escaped the house and left the dog in the backyard.
Police say animal control officers shot it with a tranquilizer gun, but it managed to get back into the house where there were two children present. Police used a bean bag gun and stun gun on the animal before catching it.
× Gunman pleads guilty to killing bystander in North Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. —Gunman who shot and killed an innocent bystander in North Memphis plead guilty Friday evening.
The shooting happened on December 16, 2015, on the 1400 block of Decatur Street.
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21-year-old Montavious Jennings began shooting at several people after they had some sort of altercation. 46-year-old Frederick Richardson was struck in the head from one of the stray bullets.
Richardson was sitting in his front yard more than 1,200 feet when he was hit.
Jennings was arrested and charged two days later. Jennings was sentenced to 13 and half years in prison without the possibility of parole.
Butler athletic director Barry Collier, left, congratulates LaVall Jordan during an NCAA college basketball news conference introducing Jordan as the new men's head basketball coach at Butler, Wednesday, June 14, 2017, in Indianapolis. Darron Cummings AP Photo
St. Vincent de Paul Community Pharmacy's mission is simple: "To provide prescription medication and wellness education for those in need." For the past 20 years, it has lived up to that mission, serving nearly 4,000 people in South Mississippi and dispensing more than $12 million dollars in free medication.
Hyundai presented the i30 N TCR racing car, on the sidelines of an event at Nurburgring. The i30 N TCR will participate in the Championship of 2018 and its first deliveries to be made by December.
The race car is the first project of Hyundai Motorsport designed for track racing and it was developed in collaboration with BRC. It will be the competitor of the Alfa Romeo Giulietta TCR, Audi RS3 LMS TCR, Ford Focus TCR, Kia Cee’d TCR, Honda Civic TCR, Opel Astra TCR, Seat Leon Cup TCR, Subaru WRX STI TCR and Volkswagen Golf TCR.
An Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday remanded a farmer, Yunusa Musibau, in Kirikiri Prisons for allegedly defiling a 12-year-old girl.
Musibau, 28, who plead was not taken, was remanded in prison pending advice from the State Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).
The Chief Magistrate, Mr P. E. Nwaka, directed that the case file should be sent to the DPP for advice.
The accused, whose address was not provided, is being tried for defilement.
Earlier, the prosecutor, Christopher John, told the court that the accused committed the offence on June 17, at Camp One Water Point, Ojo Cantonment, Lagos.
John said that the accused waylaid the girl on her way from the farm, dragged her into the bush, tore her clothes and had sexual intercourse with her.
“It was her mother who heard her shouting from the bush and rushed there, and caught Musibau in the act, ” John told the court.
The offence contravened Section 137 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.
The case was adjourned until July 30, for mention.
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May 2 Caisse Regionale de Credit Agricole Mutuel Toulouse 31 SC:
* Q1 net banking income EUR 52.8 million ($57.62 million) versus EUR 67.1 million year ago
* Q1 gross operating profit EUR 15.7 million versus EUR 30.5 million year ago
* Q1 consolidated net income group share EUR 8.6 million versus EUR 18.1 million year ago
* Q1 cost of risk EUR 0.3 million versus EUR 2.3 million year ago
* Basel III solvency ratio at March 31 at 17.42 percent (estimated) Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9163 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
The Bradshaw Mountain football team poses for a photo after receiving the Matt O. Hanhila Sportsmanship Award, presented to the “outstanding team who displayed the best sportsmanship” in the 4A conference during the 2017 football season.
The award is voted on by the members of the Arizona Football Officials Association and presented every year to the selected school.
Beijing, Oct 6 (IANS) Sania Mirza and her doubles partner Peng Shuai entered the semi-finals of the China Open tennis championships here on Friday.
The third-seeded India-China duo of Sania and Peng defeated fifth seeds Czech pair of Barbara Strýcová and Katerina Siniaková 4-6, 6-2, 10-7 in the quarter-finals.
Sania-Peng will meet Swiss Martina Hingis and Taiwanese Chan Yung-jan in a last four clash on Saturday.
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City lawyers in Everett, Washington are preparing to sue the makers of OxyContin, a leading opioid painkiller, blaming it for its role in the United States' opioid and heroin epidemic. The city filed a lawsuit against Purdue Pharma claiming they knew the drug was being illegally trafficked to residents and did not act to stop it.
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BRUSSELS, Feb 15 (Reuters) - U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said on Wednesday that the NATO military alliance was central to ties between America and Europe and was important for the United States.
"The alliance remains a fundamental bedrock for the United States and for all the transatlantic community," Mattis told reporters before a meeting of NATO defence ministers in Brussels.
"As President Trump has stated, he had strong support for NATO," Mattis said, also pressing allies in Europe to increase defence spending. (Reporting by Robin Emmott and Phil Stewart; editing by Robert-Jan Bartunek)
The New England Patriots needed a win Thursday night against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and they delivered.
It wasn’t pretty, but the Pats left Raymond James Stadium with a 19-14 victory and a 3-2 record with 10 days to go before a Week 6 matchup with the New York Jets.
After the game, Patriots quarterback and Tom Brady and head coach Bill Belichick reacted to the victory, which wound up being a nail-biter.
To hear Brady and Belichick’s comments, watch the above video from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank.
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× Driver slams into tree on Milwaukee’s north side, seriously hurt
MILWAUKEE — A 61-year-old woman is hospitalized with serious injuries after crashing her vehicle into a tree on Milwaukee’s northwest side on Monday, August 14th.
Milwaukee police say the crash happened around 1:30 p.m. on N. Teutonia, just north of Green Tree Rd.
Officials say the victim was transported via Flight for Life to a hospital for treatment of serious injuries.
MPD is investigating the cause of the crash.
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GETTY•GOOGLE MAPS A little boy aged 3 died in a tragic tractor accident in the Scottish village of Crossgates in Fife
The incident happened at about 5.10pm on Tuesday in the village of Crossgates. The boy died at the scene and police are investigating the circumstances.
GOOGLE MAPS An inquiry will examine the circumstances of the death
Police in Fife are investigating after a child was killed during a collision on a farm in Fife Police Scotland
A Police Scotland spokesman said: "Police in Fife are investigating after a child was killed during a collision on a farm in Fife. "The incident happened around 5.10pm on Tuesday February 14 at a property in Crossgates.
GETTY The child died after a collision on the farm
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A new EU law that changes how companies use our personal information kicks in on 25 May.
The BBC's Chris Foxx explains what GDPR is and how it will affect you.
Harris scored 24 points (10-19 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT) while adding four rebounds, two assists and a block in 34 minutes during Saturday's 113-103 win over the Bulls.
Making his Clippers debut, the 25-year-old tied for the team lead in scoring, although his final line didn't quite meet the standards of the player he was traded for, Blake Griffin. With Los Angeles relying on a more balanced offensive approach without their former franchise player, Harris should continue to post solid numbers in the second half, but don't expect a big spike in his usage or production compared to his output in Detroit.
Black cab drivers in London will be extending their knowledge to cover first aid training as e-hailing app mytaxi rolls out its Knowledge+ programme.
The training course, the first of its kind in the world, will see 17,500 London black cab drivers given bespoke emergency training, backed by St John Ambulance.
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Most of the victims were women, police official Sudhir Babu said.
It is not yet clear what caused the fire at the crackers unit at Kashibugga, on the outskirts of the town of Warangal. The building was destroyed.
"There were a series of explosions followed by the fire. The unit was completely gutted," Babu said.
Most of those who died were workers at the unit while some were believed to be customers, Babu said.
The injured had been shifted to a local hospital. A couple of them were in critical condition.
Investigations were looking into whether the factory was operating with a proper license, district collector M Haritha said.
Illegal firecracker factories that operate without proper licences and do not follow safety regulations are common in India and accidental explosions are reported from time to time.
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WA opposition leader Mike Nahan says he's considering handing over some of his portfolio to the member-elect for the blue-ribbon seat of Cottesloe.
David Honey, a 59-year-old father-of-six, Alcoa manager and former WA Liberal president, continues the party's unbroken hold on the conservative seat, securing just over 70 per cent of the two candidate preferred vote by the time counting finished on Saturday.
A "farmer by birth and scientist by trade", Mr Honey holds a doctorate in chemistry and has come to politics after a long career in business. Photo: Linkedin
Opposition leader Mike Nahan said he may lighten the load of his own portfolio by handing Dr Honey the economic development or public sector management role.
The latter was "rich pickings" after dramatic amalgamations by the McGowan government slashed the number of public sector departments and agencies.
"He knows a thing or two about the bureaucracy," Dr Nahan told reporters on Monday.
Catches of trout from Great Lake have pleased trollers, especially during the few calm spells such as early last week. Anglers in three boats prospected across northern stretches, with Rod Summers and friend boating 14 trout.
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Marcel van Hooijdonk is CNC machine shop manager and an avid motorcyclist. So when a friend showed him the Kickboxer motorcycle concept by Ian McElroy he knew he had to build it. Marcel calls his creation the MMB Mad Boxer and it took six years to complete. The bike revolves around a turbocharged 2.5 L EJ25 flat-four connected to a 2-speed triptronic transmission. There is no word on power output but a factory EJ25 will produce 210-305 depending on the model. Marcel has listed the bike’s top speed is 240 km/h (149.1 mph). For more information on the bike please read Kneeslider’s article.
Source: Sweet Street Motors, Julian Groves, and Kneeslider via Biker.ee
A elderly woman was fatally struck by a van as she tried to cross Pitman Avenue in The Bronx Friday night — and the driver fled the scene on foot, police said.
Hilda Arocho, 82, had been crossing the avenue mid-block in Wakefield — just feet from her own front door — when she was struck at 9:11 p.m., police said. She was pronounced dead at Jacobi Hospital.
The driver was being sought by NYPD.
Nancy Dubuc in talks to replace Shane Smith as Vice CEO Nancy Dubuc, the boss of A&E Networks, is in “serious talks” to replace Shane Smith as CEO of Vice Media, sources told The Post. Dubuc — who sources say is...
Why 7 adults impersonated students at a Kansas high school The concept of adults returning undercover to high school isn’t new in pop culture — see “21 Jump Street” (the TV and movie version) or Drew Barrymore’s movie “Never Been...
A&E Networks to form partnership with women's soccer league A&E Networks is set to announce a major deal to partner with women’s soccer, The Post has learned. The Disney-Hearst-owned cable programmer that houses female-focused Lifetime channel and is home...
Music service Pandora has named Roger Lynch, the head of Dish's streaming video service, as its CEO as it wrestles with competition from Spotify and other newer music apps.
He'll take over Sept. 18.
Pandora said Monday that Lynch is the right leader because he has worked with media companies on new distribution models. He is the founding CEO of Dish's Sling TV, one of the first apps to bundle live TV for the internet. It launched in 2015.
The Oakland, California, company is also adding Michael Lynton, the chairman of Snapchat's owner Snap Inc. and former head of film studio Sony Pictures, to its board.
Most users listen to Pandora's internet radio for free, but it has newer subscription products too.
Hackenberg could get a look before the end of the season if Josh McCown can't play with a broken left hand, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Ineffective in the preseason, Hackenberg has been a healthy scratch as the No. 3 quarterback all year. Jets head coach Todd Bowles already said Bryce Petty will take over as the starter for Week 15 in New Orleans if McCown can't play through his injury, but that doesn't necessarily mean the team would stick with Petty for the rest of the season. It still seems pretty clear that the Jets don't view Petty or Hackenberg as a potential franchise quarterback. The team figures to acquire a young signal caller in the 2018 draft, while McCown has made a strong case to stick around for another year. Regardless of what happens over the next few weeks, Hackenberg likely will find himself fighting for a roster spot in camp next year.
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NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — Two men suspected of a carjacking in Connecticut were killed when the stolen car crashed into a synagogue following a police chase.
New Haven police say the two suspects claimed to have a handgun and took the victim’s 2005 Toyota Highlander around 12:15 a.m. Monday. The victim was not injured.
A little more than an hour later an officer spotted the stolen car, called for backup, and began pursuing the suspects.
The stolen car crashed into the Congregation Beth El Keser Synagogue.
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The suspects’ names have not been released. New Haven police say the investigation has been turned over to the Connecticut State Police and the state’s attorney’s office.
One of two men convicted of murder in the January shooting deaths of two men outside a mid-Michigan Walmart store has been sentenced to life in prison without parole.
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Otis Smith Jr. of Grand Rapids earlier was convicted in Shiawassee County Circuit Court in the deaths of 31-year-old Joseph Michael Carson and 39-year-old Anthony Lee Hammond, both of Flint. Their bodies were found in a car at the store's parking lot in Caledonia Township.
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Smith learned his punishment last week. Co-defendant Anthony Holloway is awaiting sentencing Friday.
Authorities say Smith was the triggerman and the slayings stemmed from a deal to sell marijuana that was arranged online via Craigslist.
Defense lawyers argued that the shootings were in self-defense. A woman who served as a getaway driver already was sentenced.
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Kintzler coughed up five runs (three earned) on four hits and a walk in one inning of relief during Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Cardinals.
The reliever hasn't had a pristine spring, but Kintzler's 6:3 K:BB in six innings indicates there's no real cause for alarm. He should slot into Sean Doolittle's setup crew this season, primarily working in the seventh inning, and Kintzler could be a valuable source of holds in that role.
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The permanent exhibition "Becoming Los Angeles" at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County in Exposition Park will reopen to the public on Friday.
Courtney Friel reports for the KTLA 5 News at 1 on May 30, 2018.
May 30 (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved Pfizer Inc’s drug Xeljanz to treat adults with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis, making it the first oral drug to be approved for chronic use in such patients.
Xeljanz is already approved by the FDA to treat rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis.
Ulcerative colitis is a chronic, inflammatory bowel disease affecting the colon and causing recurrent flares of abdominal pain and bloody diarrhea.
More than 900,000 patients are affected with the disease in the United States, according to the FDA. (Reporting by Manas Mishra in Bengaluru; Editing by Shounak Dasgupta)
BRIEF-Bactiguard enters new partnership with Gada Italia
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If you head to the emergency room, do you ask each doctor if they're in your insurance network? If you don't, you could end up with a $16,000 bill, just like one New Jersey woman did. Consumer reporter Lynda Baquero explains. (Published 44 minutes ago)
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ATHENS (ANA) – The meaning of Island Policy acquired real substance with SYRIZA-Independent Greeks government, said Shipping Minister Panagiotis Kouroumblis in an interview to the Sunday edition of Avghi newspaper.
Kouroumblis noted that “there will be no more port privatisations adding that the sea routes have improved and the desalination programme for the arid Aegean islands is progressing. He also said that the government is placing efforts to revive the shipyards.
“Greece is top in shipping internationally. We are working hard to turn the ports of Piraeus and Thessaloniki into major shipping centres”
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Here’s more evidence to indicate that Elizabeth Warren is gearing up for a 2020 run — emphasis on “gear”:
Action figures? Please tell me this is satire
Apparently not:
Warren’s swag game, from both her campaign as well as supporters, is like few others in politics:
It’s impossible to know the true size of the Warren merchandising-industrial complex. The bulk of it exists beyond the Democratic senator’s control on sites like online marketplace Etsy. And her campaign, which hosts its own online store, declined to disclose the exact amount of money it raises from merchandise sales.
But it’s safe to say no other senator has anything like it.
Warren’s campaign store has expanded beyond traditional political fare such as buttons, bumper stickers, tote bags and T-shirts to offer a line of products that capitalize on the “Nevertheless, she persisted” meme spawned by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s much-publicized admonishment of Warren on the Senate floor earlier this year.
NEW YORK, March 29 U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Nikki Haley, said on Wednesday that Syria's President Bashar al-Assad is a "big hindrance in trying to move forward" to find an end to the country's six-year conflict.
"I'm not going to go back into should Assad be in or out, been there, done that, right, in terms of what the U.S. has done," she told the Council of Foreign Relations. "But I will tell you that he is a big hindrance in trying to move forward, Iran is a big hindrance in trying to move forward." (Reporting by Michelle Nichols; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
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Law360, Clifton, N.J. (October 6, 2017, 2:18 PM EDT) -- Over the last two years, Gibbons PC has been a driving force behind major real estate deals in the Garden State, guiding the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority in issuing about $1.1 billion in bonds for the long-delayed American Dream Meadowlands project and closing a deal that includes a new medical school on a former Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd. property.
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At least 29 people have drowned after a passenger ferry capsized in Indonesia.
69 people were rescued from the boat, while 40 are still missing, authorities say .
The boat hit bad weather a few hundred metres away from Sulawesi Island.
At the heart of every early colonial building in Sydney, there is a convict story. Perhaps the most famous is Hyde Park Barracks, but you might not know that just next door to the barracks, there was a hospital for the convicts, that has a surprisingly dark and brutal history. Take a listen to this week's lesson with is Dr Fiona Starr from Sydney Living Museums.
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A driver wedged a sedan under an unloaded school bus near Skyview High School not long before classes ended Tuesday, gnarling traffic but resulting in no significant injuries.
Clark County sheriff’s deputies and emergency personnel were called to Northwest 11th Avenue and Northwest 139th Street and found a white Toyota Camry wedged under a school bus. No children were on board, Vancouver Public Schools spokeswoman Patt Nuzzo said.
According to emergency radio traffic monitored at The Columbian, no one was badly hurt, but the crash created a mess for traffic trying to get around or off campus as school was getting out.
Nuzzo said the bus had just dropped off students who were returning from a field trip.
Mayor George Bass joins us to talk about re-implementing a tax incentive or abatement program, turning beachfront lots into construction sites.
Ex-govt employee not paid pension for one year
JHANG: A grade-IV employee of the Punjab Building Department, who retired from government service in May 2017, is running from pillar to post for his monthly pension and other post retirement benefits.
M Saeed, resident of Mohallah Jalalabad Jhang Sadr, served the department as a plumber (BS-01) since his appointment as work charge servant in 2004. As per policy of the government, his services were regularised as per the Labour and high courts’ verdicts since 2016. He said after attaining the age of superannuation, he had to be retired from service on July 2017 but the department took no heed in issuing a retirement notification required for releasing pension. After waiting for one year, he appeared and submitted an application before Chief Justice Saqib Nisar in Supreme Court Lahore Registry for justice.
The Supreme Court’s Human Resource Cell directed the C&W Department to immediately expedite the pension matter.
SALU organises lecture to highlight HEC’s achievements
SUKKUR: In order to mark 15 years of the Higher Education Commission (HEC), a lecture was organised by the Directorate of Planning & Development, titled “Role and Contribution of HEC in the Physical Development and Infrastructure”, at Shah Abdul Latif University (SALU). SALU Faculty of Arts and Languages Dean Muhammad Yousuf Khushk said that the HEC, since its inception, has made tremendous efforts for the physical development and infrastructure of universities
The Gala Waterways Group is getting another work party together this Saturday to clean up a section of the riverside.
The team, which don their wellies and pull up their sleeves on a regular basis to improve the look of their town – and the scenic river that runs through it – for locals and visitors alike, are taking on another stretch of the river, and extra volunteers are made most welcome.
This Saturday, July 7, rubbish will be removed from the bed of the Gala Water and undergrowth will be cleared from its banks, downstream of the large car park on Currie Road.
Volunteers are asked to bring along secateurs, loppers, saws, gloves, wellies, waders and buoyancy aids, if they have them. If you are interested, you can meet up with the team in the car park on Currie Road (near the railway bridge) at 10am.
DISRESPECT: Jack Prosser held an Indian-themed birthday party with “colonial chic” dress code
Jack Prosser held a lavish Night At The Maharajah’s Palace bash in swanky Belgravia, central London.
But Bristol University’s black and minority ethnic committee said it was “saddened and disappointed” by the controversial bash.
Their statement added: “Putting on this event is seen as a blatant disrespect.”
LONDON (AP) — A British judge has handed a prison sentence to a homeless man who admitted stealing from victims of the Manchester Arena bombing while pretending to help them.
Chris Parker received worldwide renown after claiming to have helped comfort the injured and the dying after suicide bomber Salman Abedi detonated a bomb at the end of an Ariana Grande concert on May 22, killing 22 people.
Though first praised as a hero, closed-circuit TV footage showed the 33-year-old Parker stealing a purse and mobile phone from victims.
In sentencing Parker to four years and three months, Judge David Hernandez said it was hard to imagine a "more reprehensible set of circumstances."
Hernandez told Parker: "You were not the hero you pretended to be, you were just a common thief."
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The clock has reset on Humble Monthly, and next month’s early access game is Destiny 2.. As always, Humble Monthly is only $12 per month (or less if you prepay for longer time periods), and includes a cache of PC games each month, plus 10% off in the Humble Store, and extra benefits on certain Humble Bundles. The best part? Even if you cancel your membership, every game you add to your Steam library is yours to keep.
So if you sign up now, you’ll get Destiny 2 immediately, plus a bunch of other games when the month unlocks in early June, all for $12.
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Freelance writer Matthew Card came up with this dish a few years ago as a way to use up leftover spinach or tri-color pasta. If you'd prefer to omit the sausage, add thin-sliced strips of roasted red pepper and a large pinch each of fennel seeds and crushed red pepper flakes. If you want a crispy topping, scatter the top of the assembled dish with one or two cups of bread crumbs tossed with olive oil, salt and pepper.
Recipe: Baked Pasta With Roasted Tomatoes, Soppressata, Peas and Ricotta.
Gisele Bündchen is all about standing by her man!
On Saturday, the supermodel stopped by husband Tom Brady's practice ahead of his big Super Bowl LII game tomorrow at the U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. But she didn't come alone!
Brady's doting wife brought along their kids, Vivian Lake and Benjamin, and the rest of the footballer's tight-knit family ahead of tomorrow's big match-up.
Tomorrow, Brady will lead the New England Patriots against the Philadelphia Eagles during football's biggest night of the year.
The Pats' quarterback shared an Instagram photo of the whole crew, along with the simple but clear caption, "Family and Football ❤️ #gopats."
Kristen Bell is picture perfect while striking a pose at the 2018 Golden Globe Awards Nominations Announcement held on Monday morning (December 11) in Los Angeles.
The 37-year-old Bad Moms Christmas star along with Garrett Hedlund, Sharon Stone and Alfre Woodard gathered bright and early to announce this year’s nominees.
Also in attendance was Dwayne Johnson‘s daughter Simone, who was recently named Golden Globe Ambassador – a title formerly known as Miss Golden Globes up until this year. She will help during the ceremony next year by ushering presenters on and off stage and handing out awards.
The 2018 Golden Globes are set to air on Sunday, January 7. Seth Meyers has been announced as the host – Check out the full list of nominees here!
FYI: Kristen is wearing a Roland Mouret dress, Christian Louboutin shoes and Sarah Hendler earrings.
× Live from Studio 435: The Boy Illinois
The tremendously talented artist The Boy Illinois makes a return visit to The Download and this time he’s in Studio 435 to perform live! The Boy Illinois talks about performing a bunch of shows at SXSW in Austin, how he has always been a performer and a natural entertainer, the balance of being on stage and creating work in the studio, the importance of having Chicago representation on his music, where he draws inspiration, how his family has influenced his work, the importance of having a good team around him and his latest mixtape, “Windy.” The Boy Illinois sings a few songs including “Sell Again,” “Dancing Like Diddy” and “100.” Awesome.
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Nani: 'Lazio fans very warm'
By Football Italia staff
Luis Nani was overwhelmed by the “very warm welcome” from Lazio fans and is gearing up to take on Juventus next weekend.
The Portugal international was at a sponsor event with teammates Luiz Felipe and Pedro Neto at the club’s official store.
“The Biancocelesti supporters gave us a very warm welcome and it was wonderful spending those moments with them,” Nani told Lazio Style Channel.
“I didn’t expect so many to arrive and many of them won’t get the opportunity to have autographs or pictures with us, but we hope to satisfy them next time.”
The Aquile are flying high in Serie A and the Europa League, so are looking forward to a showdown with Juventus next weekend.
“A big game awaits us and we must continue working well to put in a great performance in Turin.”
Lazio already beat Juve 3-2 in the Italian Super Cup in August.
Venezuela and the United States haven't had the best relationship recently. This week, it got worse.
The Treasury Department blacklisted Venezuelan Vice President Tareck El Aissami on Monday, saying he oversaw or "partially owned" narcotics shipments of more than 1,000 kilograms (2,204 pounds) from Venezuela, some of which ended up in Mexico and the U.S.
"On the one hand, it's a drop in the ocean, because it won't change what's happening on the ground," said Dany Bahar, fellow at Brookings. "On the other hand, it would represent a shift to a more realistic approach toward what's happening in Venezuela."
"By sanctioning the vice president, the U.S. government is acknowledging that the Venezuelan government has drug dealers at the highest ranks of government," he said.
Newly minted Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin said in a Tuesday news conference the government had frozen "tens of millions of dollars" worth of assets belonging to El Aissami and Samark Jose Lopez Bello, El Aissami's primary frontman.
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AFP reports that the city has received complaints that short-term holiday rentals like Airbnb's have increased property speculation, pricing hotels out of the market. The new registration allows Paris to make sure that apartments and other housing spaces aren't rented out for more than the maximum of 120 days per year. According to the report, only a fifth of existing properties have been registered. Officials have flagged around 1,000 Airbnb listings (along with 400 or so from the other companies) that are not in compliance. "The least they can do is respect the law," Ian Brossat, deputy to Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo, told AFP.
First ladies Trump, Macron tour National Gallery’s Cezannes
Jacquelyn Martin / AP
WASHINGTON — Melania Trump and Brigitte Macron have ditched the White House for the nearby National Gallery of Art to see the works of Paul Cezanne.
Wearing white suits and high heels, the first ladies of the United States and France toured an exhibit of about 60 works by the French post-impressionist painter.
They paused near a portrait of Cézanne's father reading a newspaper. Mary Morton, the musem's curator of French paintings, explained that Cezanne had a difficult relationship with his father, who was a banker.
The two first ladies then strolled through the building's Rotunda and past a statue of Mercury.
It was the second day of French President Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron's visit to Washington. Later Tuesday, the Trumps are hosting the couple at the administration's first state dinner.
Despite near-record speculative positioning short Treasuries across the curve...
Yields are rising, and rising fast with 10Y breaking the 3.00% Maginot Line for the first time since January 2014...
After not quite getting there yesterday, today's selling finally pushed the 10Y over the level...
Meanwhile, 2Y Yields topped 2.5% - the highest since Sept 2008
Investors haven’t been this pessimistic on benchmark U.S. Treasuries since February’s sell-off in equities.
And as Bloomberg reports, fund managers who need to insulate their bond portfolios from higher yields are having to pay a stiffer premium for puts over calls now than at the start of the year.
For now, bond yields are running ahead of Jeff Gundlach's favorite indicator (Copper/Gold)...
But amid all the panic about rising bond yields... the yield curve continues to flatten on the day...
WATERBURY – A 26-year-old man was hit with a list of charges in connection to leading state police on a chase Sunday that ended when he crashed into a car on Southmayd Road. Jeffrey Brown, of 151 Southmayd Road, was…
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A Boston boy with a progressive muscle disease has a new canine companion - a golden retriever who was actually born green.
Ten-year-old Liam McGourty has a devastating and progressive muscle disorder, called Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. His family thought a service dog would be a great idea, they just had no idea after almost a year of waiting, the pup would be green.
The puppy captured hearts around the world earlier this year, after pictures of him circulated the Internet. His fur was stained by bile before birth, causing a green-ish hue.
That green tint has since faded, but he's still the perfect match for Liam, whose favorite color is green. In fact, almost everything he wears is green, and his wheelchair is called the Green Monster.
Now, he's named his new best friend Fenway.
The dog breeder and trainer says as soon as the puppy was born, she knew exactly who would want him. There is no cure yet for Liam's disease, but he says Fenway loves him and helps him feel less lonely.
Donna Sue Sisney, 74, passed away Sunday, May 27, at her home in Morrison, Ok.
Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 30, at the Odd Fellows Cemetery in Ponca City, Ok.
More details will be posted in next week’s Tompkinsville News.
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One day after a whistle-blower led the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to intercept huge sums of money in various currencies at the popular Balogun market in Lagos, another huge cash has been uncovered.
Wilson Uwujaren, Head of Media and Publicity, in a statement to DAILY POST, Tuesday night, said another whistle blower led operatives to the discovery of a staggering sum of N4billion suspected to be proceeds of crime.
“Investigations as to the owner of the funds revealed that the money belongs to a former deputy governorship candidate in Niger State,” he said.
“The suspect uses the names of two companies– Katah Property & Investment Limited and Sadiq Air Travel Agency- in laundering the funds.
“Each of the company has N2billion fixed in its deposit account domiciled in Guaranty Trust Bank.
“The suspected owner of the account and the account officer are currently on the run”, he added.
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ill. (WAND) - Troopers responded to a serious crash in Douglas County Sunday.
Emergency crews were called to I-57 northbound near milepost 208 just before noon.
32-year-oldd Ryan Romero of Bonfield, Ill. and 30-year-old Ashley Romero were riding a motorcycle when a strong crosswind blew, causing them to lose control of the bike.
Romero sideswiped the rear of a vehicle driven by 30-year-ol Jonathan Thompson of Congerville, Ill. 29-year-old Shari Thompson was a passenger in the car.
Romero laid on its side and slid along the roadway entering the median and coming to rest in the median. He and Ashley were both ejected from the bike and were seriously injured.
Ashley was air-lifted from the scene. Ryan was transported by ambulance to an area hospital.
No charges have been filed in the accident.
The former managing director and others are accused of using the bank’s funds for personal use.
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UK outfit Windcat Workboats has deployed a new crew transfer vessel (CTV) at the 150MW Ormonde offshore wind farm in the Irish Sea.
Windcat 41 (pictured) is operating out of Barrow to support operations and maintenance at the wind farm.
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09 Apr 2018 The vessel is the company's second MK3.5 series, with at least three more planned, Windcat Workboats said.
Windcat 41 was designed by Pete Melvin and can carry up to 26 technicians at a top speed of 31 knots, the company added.
Windcat Workboats managing director Neil Clarkson said: “The result has surpassed the design expectations. The hull shape of the vessel which has been optimised for efficiency, comfortable sea keeping and performance has resulted in a highly efficient 23-metre vessel”.
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Officers from the Columbia and the USC Police Departments are searching for a man wanted for aggravated assault.
Authorities identified 50-year-old Anthony Alonzo Baker as the suspect. According to USCPD, Baker stands 6-foot-4 and weighs about 300 pounds. He was last seen wearing a gray hoodie and black shorts, but he may be wearing different clothes at this time.
Officials said the incident happened near the 700 block of Henderson Street next to USC.
Anyone with information on Baker’s whereabouts should call 911 or Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME SC.
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Too many days have passed, from one tragedy to the next. This is the time for Congress to act.
Swedish furniture retailer Ikea has announced that one of its gas hobs sold in the UK must be repaired because its carbon monoxide (CO) emissions are above EU-allowed limits.
Ikea urged customers to stop using the rapid burner in the upper right corner of any version of the Eldslaga hob bought before January 1 this year.
It described the recall for repair as a “precautionary measure” and said there was no elevated risk of fire or explosion and there had been no reported incidents.
" An undercover FBI agent who was investigating terrorism was driving past two Arizona men just before they opened fire outside a Prophet Muhammad cartoon contest in suburban Dallas in 2015, court records show, raising questions about whether authorities could have done more to stop the attack. The records became available to The Associated Press in the criminal case against Abdul Malik Abdul Kareem, a Phoenix man who was sentenced this week to 30 years in prison on criminal convictions that included providing support to Islamic State.
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Services industry gained momentum
Pound jumped to a five-day high today to $1.3201 after data from Markit/CIPS revealed that Britain’s services industry grew last month at its fastest rate since October.
After a weak start to 2018, the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) unexpectedly rose to an eight-month high of 55.1 in June, beating economists’ average forecast of 54.0.
Taken together, the three PMIs point to overall economic growth of 0.4 per cent in the second quarter, up from 0.2 per cent in the first three months of the year.
“Stronger growth of service sector activity adds to signs that the economy rebounded in the second quarter and opens the door for an August rate hike, especially when viewed alongside the news that inflationary pressures spiked higher,” IHS Markit economist Chris Williamson added.
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Emergency services have been called following reports of a loud blast inside a bus terminal in New York.
The New York Police Department has said it is responding to reports of an “explosion of unknown origin” in Manhattan.
A tweet by the NYPD said they are responding to the incident at “42nd Street and 8th Avenue.”
An official within the NYPD has told NBC they have one person in custody who has sustained a minor injury.
It is not yet known if anyone else was hurt.
Police responding to reports of a 'pipe bomb' explosion in New York City
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Popular Nigerian UK based event promoter, Queen Dupe, is currently praying and thanking God for sparing her life after she was robbed in the United Kingdom.
The event boss was making plans of returning to Nigeria for a brief stay when she was robbed of her valuables amounting to several millions.
Aside her personal belongings, things sent to Nollywood actress, Jaiyeola Monje and Bisi Ibidapo, were also carted away.
According to her, “I was robbed yesterday it was a shocking experienced on logistics, on a day like today, Good Friday, the last statement made by Christ was that "it is finished". Today, I stand on that Christ, to inform you that as from this hour all the major stressful challenges facing you are finished. Enter into your glory and without stress, possess your possession and move to your Zion. Have a wonderful Good Friday. Shalom.”
Over the weekend, Britain was blanketed in snow with temperatures plummeting to below freezing, with many saying we could be heading for a white Christmas.
But visitors at Dudley Zoo in the midlands were shocked to find out that the grotto was closed due to the heavy conditions.
Zoo Director Derek Grove said that the grotto was shut as it is atop a steep hill, which would be difficult to access in the icy conditions.
He said: "It’s a magical experience as visitors can not only meet Father Christmas and his reindeer but also discover more about some of the rarest animals in the world in our 1,600-strong collection.
White House commission calls for Medicare to cover opioid treatment medication
Opioid overdoses killed more than 1,300 older Americans in 2016, but Medicare doesn't cover the oldest proven treatment for opioid addiction: methadone.
A White House commission, the nation's governors and addiction experts have called for Medicare to start paying for treatment in methadone clinics. Congress is considering legislation.
Methadone is the oldest and most effective of approved medications used to treat opioid addiction. It eases cravings without an intense high, allowing patients to work with counselors to rebuild their lives.
The Medicare drug program for the elderly covers methadone, but only when prescribed for pain. Methadone doesn't meet the requirements of the "Part D" drug program because it can't be dispensed in a retail pharmacy because of a decades-long tradition of tight government controls around methadone.
It hasn’t even been a week since Joseline Hernandez reportedly gave birth to Stevie J’s love child but she’s already sharing her ‘snap back’ game!
[READ: Joseline Hernandez Gives Birth to Daughter ‘Bonnie Bella’ + Stevie J. Shares News Online…]
The popular reality stars are now the proud parents of a daughter named ‘Bonnie Bella’ and both have been sharing sneak peeks of their experience online.
Stevie J. recently shared a photo of his infant daughter in his arms, while Joseline has been focused on getting her waistline back in order.
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A Syrian refugee has been sentenced to two years behind bars for attempting to defraud ISIS
The 39-year-old hairdresser from Damascus tried to get IS warlords to send him £164,000 after offering to carry out terror attacks in return for the money.
The prosecution argued the man was guilty of planning to go ahead with attacks on behalf of the terrorist organisation.
But the judge at a district court in Saarbruecken ruled the offer of violence was simply a ruse to get cash.
SUDBURY, Ont. — Jeremy Rainville scored twice and set up three more as the Cantonniers de Magog toppled the Toronto Young Nationals 7-4 on Tuesday for their second straight win to open the 2018 Telus Cup.
Rainville leads all scorers through two games at the national midget championship with seven points.
Simon Pinard also had a pair of goals while Jeremy Lapointe, Karl Vaillancourt and Gabriel Fontaine added singles for the Cantonniers (2-0-0). Olivier Adam made 16 saves for the win.
Nolan Lowe struck twice for the Young Nationals (0-2-0). Yianni Tsiampas and Jack McTiernan also scored as Elliott Tang gave up seven goals on 27 shots.
Boeing (BA -0.1% ) says it is ending its opposition to the merger plans of two of its largest suppliers, United Technologies (UTX -1.1% ) and Rockwell Collins (COL +0.3% ), while the two suppliers say they have signed up for Boeing’s cost-cutting program.
“At a time of record industry production, it is critically important that we have business arrangements with all of our suppliers that drive increased focus on meeting their cost, schedule and quality commitments to Boeing and our customers,” BA says.
BA said last year that it could cancel or amend some contracts if the deal went through, arguing that the combination could undermine competition in the aerospace supply chain.
NEW YORK (AP) — It’s Super Bowl ad time again. Advertisers of all stripes are vying for the attention of the 111 million viewers expected to tune in. The goal is to be the most-talked about ad over the water…
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Either Way is the new track from Sway Clarke, and his first since deciding to turn his back on the world of major labels.
Without adhering to a strict genre, Either Way sits somewhere between soul and indie - Clarke’s vocals set against a bubbling electronic melody, crisp handclaps and multiple layers of stuttering rhythms.
Describing the track, Sway says:
“Either Way is just about having options, but still feeling stuck as fuck. It’s like when you find out your partners been peeping your homie, and as mad as you want to get you know you ain’t leaving them. A tragic beauty.”
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THAM LUANG CAVE, Thailand—International rescuers working to extract a youth soccer team from a flooded cave system in northern Thailand raced Wednesday to drain a route to freedom before an incoming storm again raises water levels in the underground labyrinth.
The worsening weather forecast is for heavy rain within days as the tropical wet season becomes more entrenched.
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A rocket launched at Sha'ar HaNegev Regional Council at 21:30 landed in open territory, the IDF said.
No casualties or damage was reported.
FILE - In this Friday, Oct. 23, 2015 file photo, Rev. Pat Robertson poses a question to a Republican presidential candidate during a forum at Regent University in Virginia Beach, Va. The Christian Broadcasting Network, which Robertson founded, says he was rushed to the nearest stroke center Friday, Feb. 2, 2018 after a family member recognized the onset of stroke symptoms, and the 87-year-old Robertson is alert and expected to make a full recovery. Steve Helber AP Photo
Highlights: Local athletes tear up the track at Kansas state meet There were many winners from the Wichita are at the 2018 Kansas high school state track and field meet. Here are a few highlights from the finals on May 26. Hayden Barber ×
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PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A marijuana grower in southern Oregon was beaten and robbed last month in the first reported instance of violent crime at a state-licensed cannabis production operation.
The Oregonian/OregonLive reported last week that 56-year-old James Bowman was hospitalized for several days after the Dec. 16 attack in the rural community of Wimer.
Jackson County authorities say the assailants beat him, filled a rented truck with hundreds of pounds and harvested marijuana and took off. Bowman’s workers discovered him tied up a couple of hours later.
Jackson County Detective Jason Penn says the agency is taking the case seriously and is investigating.
A spokesman with the Oregon Liquor Control Commission says the agency will conduct an administrative investigation into the security breach once the criminal investigation concludes. Bowman reported the theft to the commission as required.
In this Oct. 15, 2015, file photo, seen from left, Kaden Cooper, Mia Thoms, Milly Jimenez and Naomy Bravo Molina work with their classmates on math problems in Jasmin Nelson's Spanish-speaking second grade class at Bear Creek Elementary School in Bend, Ore. Educators say growing interest in bilingual programs will boost already high demand for teachers trained and credentialed to teach the classes.
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Inspectors walks over what remains of a pedestrian bridge near Florida International University, Sunday, March 18, 2018 near Miami. As crews removed bodies from beneath a collapsed pedestrian bridge Saturday, a victim's uncle raged against what he called the "complete incompetence" and "colossal failure" that allowed people to drive beneath the unfinished concrete span. The unfinished bridge collapsed on Thursday killing six people. (C.M. Guerrero/The Miami Herald via AP)
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HARTFORD— On Wednesday for the 4th of July, 50 people in Connecticut became American citizens right on a baseball field.
Dunkin Donuts Park in Hartford was filled with people sitting right on the field before the game, ready to become citizens. People were waving their American flags excited to become citizens at a naturalization ceremony. Friends and family filled the stands to show support. The new citizens said they are very excited.
“It’s really exciting, it’s a unique opportunity July 4th in a baseball field, it’s still surreal for me I’m thankful for everything America has given me. I get to vote also,” said Camilo Torres, who said he lives in Stamford but is from Colombia.
In a towering forest of centuries-old eastern hemlocks, it's easy to miss one of the tree's nemeses. No larger than a speck of pepper, the Hemlock woolly adelgid spends its life on the underside of needles sucking sap, eventually killing the tree.
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Was This Picture Photoshopped?
In response to Kangana's sister Rangoli's question of the photoshopped picture, Hrithik's spokesperson stated, "That picture is from a party. This picture was presented in an out of context format to media. There are so many pictures of that night which were tweeted by Hrithik's friends and ex wife after this picture was presented as a proof of intimacy.
Talking about this picture itself. Please see that there is a third person present in that picture who has been cropped off. In few versions of this picture that some major publication person has been erased. I am attaching those versions.
Yes it's Hrtihik and Kangana in that picture but why was third person cut out of the picture. The moment you know that it's a group picture at a party the entire context changes. Yes, the picture has been digitally played around with. Just see that for yourself."
April 10DDM HOLDING AG:
* SAID ON FRIDAY ONE OF ITS WHOLLY OWNED INDIRECT SUBSIDIARIES, DDM DEBT AB (PUBL), SUCCESSFULLY ISSUED AN ADDITIONAL 35 MILLION EUROS UNDER THE 85 MILLION EUROS SENIOR SECURED BOND FRAMEWORK
* PURPOSE OF THE BOND TAP ISSUE WAS TO SUPPORT CONTINUED STRONG GROWTH
* BOND TAP ISSUE HAD BEEN PLACED AT A PRICE OF 101.50 PER CENT OF THE NOMINAL AMOUNT, INDICATING A YIELD TO MATURITY OF C. 9 PER CENT
* AFTER THE TAP ISSUE, THE TOTAL OUTSTANDING AMOUNT OF DDM DEBT’S BOND LOAN WOULD TOTAL 85 MILLION EUROS
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Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos would be the perfect signing for Paris Saint-Germain, according to Thiago Motta.
Kroos, 28, is considered one of the world's best midfielders, having starred in four seasons at Madrid – including winning three Champions League titles.
Motta – who will take charge of PSG's Under-19s after retiring – believes the Germany international would be the ideal man to replace him at the Parc des Princes.
"Personally, I would like to see Toni Kroos at PSG," he told Le Parisien.
"He can also play in a more advanced position, but in the style that suits PSG, he is exceptional.
"He is a player I admire a lot and for a long time. He can play the three positions in midfield and in particular in front of the defence."
Kroos, who is contracted until 2022, scored five goals and provided seven assists in 27 LaLiga games in 2017-18.
Canadian macroeconomic calendar has little to offer this week. Higher oil prices failed to boost the CAD this Monday. The USD/CAD pair is trading little changed for a second consecutive day around the 1.2850 level, holding on to last week’s gains but …
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UK to step up support for start-ups, infrastructure ahead of EU exit
LONDON, June 15 The British government will step up the level of financial support it provides to everything from small start-ups to major infrastructure projects in a bid to help the economy as the country leaves the European Union.
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Davaris McGowens scored 21 points, Kameron Langley had 17 with seven assists, and North Carolina A&T beat Hampton 92-84 on Saturday for its seventh win in eight games.
Aaren Edmead scored 14 points and Devonte Boykins and Femi Olujobi added 11 apiece for the Aggies (14-9, 7-1 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference), who shot 58.6 percent from the field and made 16 free throws.
Hampton closed to 56-52 on Kalin Fisher’s 3, but the Aggies pulled ahead on an 11-6 run and led 80-69 on Edmead’s jumper with 6:19 left.
Boykins’s 3 tied it at 23, he hit a go-ahead layup and the Aggies led 49-40 at halftime after making seven 3-pointers and shooting 52.9 percent from the field.
Jermaine Marrow scored 24 points with nine assists, Akim Mitchell added 21 points, and Lysander Bracey 20 for the Pirates (9-14, 4-4).
Frankie Rose has announced Cage Tropical , her follow-up record to 2013's Herein Wild . She's also released a new song called "Trouble," which you can hear below via a visualizer video.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Differential Brands Group Inc
* Differential Brands reports second quarter 2017 results
* Q2 sales rose 13 percent to $36.5 million
* Qtrly ‍loss per share $0.30​
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Italian markets have staged a recovery on hopes that last-ditch attempts to form a government and avoid a second election would break the country's political gridlock.
Milan's stock index, the FTSE MIB, jumped 2.1pc and Italian borrowing costs pulled back from six-year highs after populist party Five...
MILWAUKEE (AP)  Harley-Davidson is offering free motorcycles for those who join its summer internship program.
Eight college students or recent graduates will have the enviable task of being paid to ride a Harley and share their adventures on social media. And the best part? They'll keep their bikes at the end of the 12-week internship.
The Milwaukee-based motorcycle maker says it will teach the interns how to ride, compensate them for their work and travels, and let them keep their motorcycles. Harley-Davidson says it's looking for those that have the ability to create content on the fly, are creative and have the talent to take great photos and fun videos.
Applicants must be 18 years older and looking to pursue a career in social media.
How a violent home invasion in Mussoorie became a source of inspiration for the book ‘Becoming A Mountain’.
Like many writers, Stephen Alter calls Mussoorie home. There’s something in the air, he says, that makes for great writing. Host Shiv spends an afternoon with him, his wife and his dogs, meeting the man behind the cover, and talking about the incident that inspired the book 'Becoming A Mountain’.
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In addition to the involuntary manslaughter charges, Schuette also charged Lyon with Misconduct in Office, a felony, subject to 5 years in prison and/or a $10,000 fine. MDHHS Chief Medical Executive Eden Wells has also been charged with lying to a peace officer and obstruction of justice related to an alleged attempt to stop an investigation into the health crisis in Flint and later misleading investigators as to her actions.
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Calix Armijo had an impact of Monday’s nonleague game for Mary Star, both on the mound and at the plate.
Armijo pitched four innings, striking out 10 and allowing just two hits and he had two hits with two RBIs as Mary Star rolled to a 13-3 win over Port of Los Angeles.
Marco Ibarra went 3 for 5 with an RBI and Carlos Vega and Chris Alvarez both had a pair of hits.
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SAN PEDRO 20, GARDENA 0 – Quincy Greenwood and Kirstin Sanchez combined on a one-hit shutout win for the Pirates (7-7). The game was called after five innings.
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MIRA COSTA 18, SANTA MONICA 0 – The Mustangs had another dominant performance in Monday’s match. Evan Fortier, Kyle Sillman and Matthew Poh won two sets apiece in singles. The doubles teams of Tim Dzhurinskiy and Shant Samuelian and Kyle Chen and Nick Darrow swept their three singles sets.
Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh police on Saturday arrested another accused over the killing of Abhishek Gupta, aka Chandan, during clashes in Kasganj on Republic Day.
Kasganj superintendent of police, Piyush Srivastav, said special operations group arrested Rahat Qureshi and booked him for murder, continuing its crackdown against the January 26 incident.
Twenty three-year-old Chandan, who was part of a tiranga yatra, was shot dead when bikers holding the tricolour and saffron flags wanted right of the way through an area earmarked for a ceremony in the predominantly Muslim neighbourhood, triggering communal violence. At least three shops, two buses and a car were also torched in the clashes.
Police have so far arrested 17 people out of the 20 named as accused in the FIR lodged on the basis of a complaint filed by Chandan's father Sushil Gupta.
When even veteran network TV programmer Garth Ancier cuts the cable cord, you take notice. He explains why he did, on TalkingTech. USA TODAY
Punk. It's a way of life. Watch the trailer for John Cameron Mitchell's film adaptation of @neilhimself 's How To Talk To Girls At Parties. pic.twitter.com/jadvGZWLMG October 5, 2017
John Cameron Mitchell puts the punk aesthetic ofto very different use in, an adaptation of Neil Gaiman's short. The film debuted at Cannes and surprisingly there hasn't been much buzz about it, perhaps because there is still no release date, but the latest trailer looks like a lot of odd fun and quirky performances from Nicole Kidman, Elle Fanning, and Alex Sharp.Set in 1970s London, the film stars Fanning as an alien girl who comes to Earth and falls in love with the punk rock scene. There's quite a bit more to it than that, like a punk vs. aliens battle of some kind, but you can read more in the below synopsis. Here's hoping we get news on a release date soon.
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Hundreds of people in Liverpool have chosen to become vegan this year and now one city pub is set to offer a whole weekend of vegan treats.
From January 26 to the 28th The Merchant will be hosting a vegan weekend.
Charity 'veganuary' is also encouraging people to go vegan for the month of January, so there's even more reason to head down.
One of the things many vegans miss from their diet is pizza and ice cream but vegan versions will be in abundance during the weekend.
Nightcrawler Pizza attached to the Merchant will be offering 100% vegan pizzas all weekend.
They'll also be dairy free vegan ice cream on offer.
Kids are welcome at the event, with activities on especially for them, such as Kids Kitchen run by creative group square pegs.
A container is carried onto a truck at Tianjin Port, in northern China February 23, 2017. REUTERS/Jason Lee
BEIJING China's imports from North Korea in the first quarter of 2017 rose 18.4 percent in yuan value from a year ago, while exports to North Korea jumped 54.5 percent in yuan value terms, the customs said on Thursday in a press conference.
China's total trade with North Korea was worth 8.4 billion yuan ($1.22 billion) in the January to March period. China's trade surplus with North Korea totaled 1.52 billion yuan, an increase of 3.9 times, the customs said.
China's coal imports from North Korea plunged 51.6 percent in the first three months in 2017 from a year ago at 2.678 million tonnes.
China suspended issuing permits for importing coal from North Korea on February 18 as part of its efforts to implement United Nations sanctions against Pyongyang.
($1 = 6.8743 Chinese yuan renminbi)
(Reporting by Beijing Monitoring Desk; Editing by Christian Schmollinger)
Rahul Gandhi was elected unopposed as the president of the Congress on Monday. He will formally take over as the party chief on December 16 at 11 am.
This development ends the 19 year reign of his mother, Sonia Gandhi as the president of the Congress. What does Sonia Gandhi do now after relinquishing charge.
Party insiders say that they are likely to create the post of party patron. She would be made the party patron and her role would be advisory in nature. There is however no clarity on whether she would relinquish charge as the head of the parliamentary party. She is also a de-facto member of the party's highest decision making body, Congress Working Committee (CWC).
With Rahul Gandhi at the helm of affairs there are bound to be some changes. For instance, he is unlikely to continue with the position of political adviser. This would mean that Ahmed Patel who is a CWC member would be given a new assignment.
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Wildest And Quickest Post-Baby Snapbacks
Getting that post-baby body right where you want it is hard, no matter who you are. The important thing to remember is that you are beautiful no matter what and what you just did was a miracle. Still, many women aspire to hurry back to the way they looked before they were knocked up. That means exercise, diet and prayer.
These following women did all of that (and, obviously had good genetics, too) to bounce back to tip-top shape in record time. Like, days. Amazing. Take a look at these post-baby bawdies that were in tact in no time.
The Brazilian was repeatedly linked over the past two years with a move to Old Trafford.
But it was Jurgen Klopp’s Merseysiders who snapped up the versatile 24-year-old.
Liverpool paid French side Monaco £45m to sign Fabinho in May.
And the holding midfielder has outlined his delight at putting pen to paper on a five-year contract.
The alternative of him wearing a United shirt, though, was not as likely as perhaps thought.
"I was never close to signing for Manchester United, no,” Fabinho told magazine FourFourTwo.
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(In an update to our earlier reports) – The Cass County Sheriff’s Office, late Monday afternoon, identified the man injured in a tractor accident Sunday evening. Officials say at around 7:37 p.m., the Cass County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of an individual who had been run over by a tractor. 70-year old Gary Nick Bruneau, of rural Atlantic, was transported to a city hospital via Lifenet helicopter.
Fire and Rescue Crews from Cumberland and Massena, along with Medivac Ambulance, responded to the scene Sunday night, near 67595 650th, southwest of Cumberland. According to dispatch reports, the tractor’s rear wheels ran over Bruneau’s hips.
No other details on how the accident occurred, are currently available.
March 29 China Healthwise Holdings Ltd :
* Company and vendor entered into s&p agreement
* Net proceeds from subscription, after deduction of related expenses, are estimated to be approximately hk$59.9 million
* Deal at an aggregate consideration of hk$85.0 million
* Company and subscriber entered into subscription agreement
* Pursuant to s&p agreement company agreed to acquire and vendor agreed to sell sale shares and sale loan
* Company intends to apply net proceeds from subscription for the acquisition
* Vendor being china star entertainment (bvi) limited, target company is ace season holdings limited
* Co to allot and issue and subscriber to subscribe for a total of 363.6 million subscription shares at subscription price of hk$0.165 per subscription share
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Former President Rawlings’ address at the 35th anniversary of the 31st December revolution was the highlight of discussions on Monday’s edition of New Day on TV3.
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FORT SMITH (KFSM)--The Community Strikes Back is an annual event that carries a Star Wars theme. The bowling tournament helps local kids in need.
5NEWS Anchor April Baker sat down with Ashley Ahlert of the Children's Emergency Shelter and William Ricks of the Commissary Kiwanis Club for the details on this year's event, happening on Saturday, March 10 at Bowling World.
18-wheeler crashes into BRPD unit on I-110
BATON ROUGE-Authorities say a Baton Rouge Police officer was struck by an 18-wheeler while sitting in his unit on I-110 southbound.
The officer was working the scene of another crash when he was rear ended by the 18-wheeler. The crash occurred near Chippewa Street. I-110 South is now open.
The officer and the driver of the truck were transported to a local hospital for treatment. Authorities say the truck driver was unresponsive at the scene. Both are expected to recover.
On scene of 18-wheeler/officer unit crash. All lanes I-110 SB closed, officer injured, 18-wheeler on side leaking diesel,
Gravel from truck on interstate — Taylor Evans WBRZ (@taylorevansnews) December 11, 2017
Quebec's first baby of 2017 was born at 12:05 a.m. in the Rouyn-Noranda Hospital Centre, about 600 kilometres northwest of Montreal. Hospitals have been announcing all morning that they were the site of the first birth of 2017.
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MONTREAL — A man who threw a projectile at Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard at a vigil for victims of the Orlando massacre has pleaded guilty to assault charges.
Esteban Torres was charged after throwing the object at Couillard during a gathering in Montreal's gay village in June 2016 to pay homage to the 49 victims gunned down at a gay night club in Florida.
Torres, 20 at the time of the assault, spoke to the crowd and later tossed an object at the premier, who was not injured but was quickly taken from the area by his security team.
The object in question wasn't recovered, but Torres said at the time it was a ball of paper.
The young transgender rights activist had another charge of disturbing the peace conditionally stayed.
The past two years have resembled an especially bad hangover for the social media industry. For so long, it threw the most popular parties and was showered with praise for its many supposed contributions to society. But in late 2016, the party abruptly ended. Rumpled and groggy, social media awoke to a flat strewn with the remnants of revelries past. Guests accused their host of crimes it didn’t remember committing, and, worse still, of violating their trust. They threatened not to attend future parties if things didn’t …
Conservative MP Nicky Morgan visited LVS Ascot to talk about the importance of developing pupils’ character during their time at school.
The former Secretary of State for Education discussed character education with parents, which is an educational movement that supports the social, emotional and ethical development of youngsters.
During her visit on Wednesday, January 24, she said that would-be employers are looking for people with key personal skills that will help them succeed within their chosen careers.
LVS Ascot, in London Road, recently introduced a set of 10 learning values and skills which aim to develop pupils characters for senior school and beyond.
Mrs Morgan said: “Character isn’t a one-size fits all concept, it is a combination of traits that sets people apart so they can achieve their dreams.
“I think LVS Ascot is probably much further along on this journey than other schools.”
April 21 National Australia Bank Ltd
* group has changed its reporting to align to customer segments
* NAB will report results for the half year ended 31 march 2017 on 4 May 2017
* there is no change to group level financial information reported for the prior financial periods as a result of the organisational realignment
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If they keep it, and I don't think they will , they'll take the franchise point guard. 2. LA Lakers - Lonzo Ball, PG, Lakers .
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EMERGING MARKETS-Russian stocks lead emerging market falls with 2 pct slump
LONDON, June 15 Russian stocks led losses on emerging markets on Thursday, hitting 15-month lows and heading for a third day of losses as risks grew of expanded U.S. sanctions and oil prices tumbled amid worries over U.S. and world economic growth.
Rami Malek has a new leading lady in his life!
The 36-year-old Mr. Robot star is dating his Bohemian Rhapsody co-star Lucy Boynton, Us Weekly reports.
“They met while filming Bohemian Rhapsody in London,” a source told the mag. “He is so into her. He goes and visits her in London all the time.”
Rami and his 24-year-old co-star play love interests in the upcoming biopic about rocker Freddie Mercury. Lucy will be playing the Queen member’s muse Mary Austin.
Bohemian Rhapsody is set to hit theaters on November 2.
Ahead of his showdown against veteran heavyweight contender Travis “Hapa” Browne at this Sunday’s UFC Fight Night 105 event in Halifax, Derrick Lewis is featured in the latest “UFC Fight Night: Halifax Free Fight.”
Featured above is the complete Derrick Lewis vs. Gabriel Gonzaga fight from UFC Fight Night 86 in April of 2016. Watch as Lewis takes out the Brazilian heavyweight star with a first round knockout.
“Derrick Lewis stepped in on short notice and scored an impressive victory over the former title challenger at Fight Night Zagreb last April. Next, Lewis headlines his second event in a row when he faces Travis Browne this Saturday, live on FS1.”
UFC Fight Night 105: Browne vs. Lewis takes place this Sunday, February 19th, live from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, airing live on FOX Sports 1.
MAROA, Ill. (WAND) – A young girl from central Illinois will compete in the national level of spelling bees.
Maya Jyothinagaram is an eighth grade student in Maroa-Forsyth schools. She won the regional competition in central Illinois, a victory that will propel her to the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
This girl has a passion for spelling.
“I like words. Spelling is fun,” said Jyothinagaram. “I like to see words and how you can put them together and break them apart. That’s the cool part.”
She won the bee by correctly spelling the word “agave”.
With another step ahead, Maya has a lot of preparation to go through.
“I’m going to try my best,” she said. “I’m going to study as hard as I can, but whatever I do, I feel like making it there is the part that I am really happy about.”
This year's Scripps event runs from May 27 to June 1.
BETHESDA were unable to continue their recent good run of form after falling to a seven-wicket reverse at North Wales Cricket League Division One strugglers Bersham.
The visitors set a target of 169 all out from 40 overs, with the 55 from skipper Nick Parry the highlight of what was another disappointing display.
Dewi Roberts’ 38 was another plus for Pesda but only Ioan Roberts (14) managed to make it into double figures as Loshan Amarasinghe ran riot on his way to figures of 6-41.
The hosts managed to reach their required total with minimal fuss despite Michael Jennings trapping Nuwan Amarakoon lbw for a duck, with Amarasinghe matching his performance with the ball after a hugely impressive 76.
An unbeaten knock of 55 from Amith Tilakaratne rubbed further salt into their wounds and ensured the home side secured victory after 41 overs at the crease.
Parry’s side now sit just 15 points above the drop zone in midtable ahead of their home clash with Pontblyddyn on Saturday.
× Seahawks will host Detroit Lions on Saturday in first round of playoffs
SEATTLE – The Seattle Seahawks will play host to the Detroit Lions in the first round of the playoffs next weekend.
The Lions’ 31-24 loss to the Green Bay Packers on Sunday night finalized the schedule.
The loss meant Detroit ended the season on a three-game skid, falling to 9-7 after losses to Dallas, the New York Giants and Green Bay.
The game will kick off at 5:15 p.m. at CenturyLink Field.
If the Seahawks win, they’ll head to Atlanta to play the Falcons the following Saturday at 1:35 p.m.
Returning to Seattle will be wide receiver Golden Tate, who played three seasons with the Seahawks before signing with the Lions.
Quit noitce on Igbos: Full speech of what Osinabjo told northern leaders
Acting President Yemi Osibanjo, on Tuesday warned youths in the North that the Federal Government will not take the threats issued to Igbos to leave the region lightly. He spoke during a consultative meeting with elders and leaders of thought in Northern states at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The parley also had in attendance the […]
Quit noitce on Igbos: Full speech of what Osinabjo told northern leaders
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BDS and pro-Palestinian Arab activists interrupt meeting between Economy Minister Eli Cohen and businesspeople in Toronto.
BDS and pro-Palestinian Arab activists on Wednesday interrupted a meeting between Economy and Industry Minister Eli Cohen (Kulanu) and businesspeople in Toronto, Canada.
The activists accused Cohen of murdering innocents in Gaza and claimed that a trade agreement between Canada and Israel that had been signed earlier in the day was "Palestinian blood on the hands of the Canadians."
The crowd responded by booing the activists and Minister Cohen did not hesitate to fire back at them, pointing out that Israel provides Gazans with everything needed to develop Gaza and make it stable and prosperous.
“We send you medicine, we send you food…build schools! Build industrial zones! This is what you should do with the money,” said Cohen.
“We gave you Gaza till the last millimeter. Instead of building hospitals, instead of taking care of your people, you are shooting rockets!” added the minister.
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Vincent Kompany took on his Manchester City teammate Kevin De Bruyne in a volleying competition during Belgium training.
That might not sound like a wise thing to do, as De Bruyne is one of the sweetest strikers of a football in the world game.
But Kompany showed that he has terrific technique by smashing in a beautifully-timed shot from the edge of the area.
And he can then be seen, apparently challenging his teammate to match his effort – which De Bruyne does, with an almost identical effort from the same spot!
The two men were involved in Belgium training at the country's national training centre at Tubeke, ahead of their World |Cup warm-up match against Portugal on Saturday.
Kompany enjoyed the moment so much that he posted a video tweet of the two volleys, commenting “Close up. Vinny or Kevin??”
For too long the Rapid City council did not require all developers to put in sidewalks. Many waivers and variances were approved.
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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Jaylen Adams scored a career-high 40 points and hit a career-best eight 3-pointers to lift St. Bonaventure to an 84-81 road win over the Duquense Saturday night.
Tied at 81 in the final seconds, Adams connected on his eighth 3-pointer of the night to give the Bonnies an 84-81 lead.
The 40 points were the most scored by an opponent at the Polumbo Center as the Bonnies picked up their fourth straight win to improve to 15-6 overall and 5-4 in Atlantic-10 play.
St. Bonaventure returns to the court Wednesday when they host Saint Louis at the Reilly Center. Tip off is set for 7:00 p.m.
1. Watch a screening of Hocus Pocus during Malibu Movie Under the Stars. The alfresco Malibu Wines event starts at 7:30pm; admission is free though you're encouraged to purchase a bottle of wine.
2. Head to La Luz de Jesus Gallery between 6 and 11pm for the opening night of The Art of Tiki. This two-part exhibition includes both a 21st anniversary show of tiki-inspired art, as well as a sale of mid-century tiki decor salvaged from apartment complexes and hotels.
3. Sip on wine atop Barnsdall Art Park during this year's final Friday Night Wine Tasting. A $35 ticket to the 5:30pm tasting includes pours from Silver Lake Wine; you can also add on a tour of Frank Lloyd Wright's Hollyhock House for $15.
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The war between Myanmar's army and ethnic Kachin rebels is intensifying in the country's north.
The United Nations says 10,000 civilians have been displaced since January.
The conflict has ground on for generations. But it has largely been forgotten and recently it has been overshadowed in Myanmar by violence against Rohingya Muslims in the west, nearly 700,000 of whom have been driven into exile since August.
This month, rebel officials say the army has stepped up attacks in gold and amber mining regions of Kachin state.
We're going to be all about the '90s no matter how much time passes, and we're for sure about these super badass Nickelodeon girls. There's just something about feeling your baby queer bloom for the first time as you wonder if it's a girl crush, or a girl crush. Here are some of our faves.
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Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman has concussion symptoms and has been ruled out for this week's preseason game at Pittsburgh. Freeman left Sunday's practice with heat-related issues. Coach Dan Quinn said Monday, Aug. 14, 2017, that Freeman reported the concussion symptoms after leaving the field and has been placed in the concussion protocol.(AP Photo/Eric Gay, File) Eric Gay AP
Six out of seven political parties running in Greenland's parliamentary elections on Tuesday are pro-independence, but they disagree on how fast the last ties to Copenhagen should be cut. Increasing dependence on China could be the consequence.
The Hamilton Police Service confirms a change in the status of Const. Craig Ruthowsky.
After almost six years of drawing his salary from the public purse, while suspended, the 44-year-old is now suspended without pay.
READ MORE: Hamilton cop Craig Ruthowsky sentenced to 12.5 years in prison
A statement issued by the police service says the change is effective May 30, and it follows a Toronto judge’s sentencing of Ruthowsky on Tuesday after he was convicted cocaine trafficking, taking bribes from drug dealers, breach of trust and obstruction of justice.
The disgraced officer has been sentenced to 12 and a half years in a federal jail.
The Hamilton Police Service confirms it will now move forward with Police Service Act charges and will be seeking Ruthowsky’s dismissal.
The service has been obliged to keep paying Ruthowsky since 2012 while he was under suspension. That obligation ended Tuesday when he received his prison sentence.
California’s 3rd Congressional District representative John Garamendi (D) joins host Scott Syphax to discuss his perspective on the major issues facing California and the nation, including recent events with North Korea and his role on the Armed Services Committee.
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Interstate 35 is closed heading both northbound and southbound due to wrecks in the area.
The wrecks happened south of the downtown loop in Kansas City.
It's unknown if there are any injuries.
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Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott talks big plays, big win against New York Giants Sunday afternoon in East Rutherford, N.J.
Sparta received a third place finish from Austin Erickson and a fourth place finish from Brett Von Ruden to take second at the 23rd Thienes Invitational Monday at Forest Hills in La Crosse.
Erickson led the Spartas with a six over par 77.
Von Ruden followed that up with an 80.
Eau Claire North won the team title at the seven-team invitational by one stroke, 323-324.
North's Logan Comte and John Haselwander shared medalist honors with 73's.
Other top finishers included Holmen's Will Sibenaller with an 80, Central's Almann Brague, La Crescent's Grant Nutter and Holmen's Cody Dirks carded 81's.
Two people have died in a fiery crash after their vehicle left the road and caught fire near Corowa on the NSW-Victorian border.
Just after 6am on Sunday, a BMW struck an earthen barrier and become airborne, travelling 70 metres before landing on a garden shed and bursting into flames.
Bystanders were able to drag a man from the burning car before it was fully engulfed. The man, believed to be aged 24 and from Corowa, suffered serious burns and died a short time later in hospital.
A second body was found inside the car after the fire was extinguished. The identity of the person is yet to be confirmed.
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Baku. 30 June. REPORT.AZ/ According to the Central Bank of Azerbaijan (CBA), U.S. dollar decreased by 0,01% and made 1,7021 AZN.
Report informs referring to the Central Bank's official exchange rate information, the euro increased by 0,34% and made 1,9474 AZN.
Russian ruble decreased by 0,35% and made 0,0287 AZN.
Jason Ware, Albion Financial, discusses how Facebook is stringing the sell-off in the markets along and whether investors should rethink their tech plays.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque police are looking for two suspects after they say a man was set on fire.
Police say they were called out to 12th Street and I-40 Wednesday afternoon. They found a man on a mattress on fire.
Police say witnesses reported having seen two men run from the scene.
The victim is listed in critical condition.
Aging infrastructure is already tough enough to keep up with but the dry soil is complicating things in Moose Jaw. The lack of rain in the province has lead to a number of concerns with ground shifting including power box fires and wires being pulled out. Now we're hearing of some water line breaks that could also be due to the lack of rain.
City Engineer Josh Mickleborough says there have been 59 breaks so far this year, nine in the last couple weeks alone and that that's about 18 breaks more by this time of the year, than in 2016.
Mickleborough says it's hard to get ahead. "As some of the soil types dry, you can see some of that contraction and movement but we can't build that link directly. Anecdotally, we could say that spike in the last two weeks is the result of it."
SaskPower has also been impacted by the soil conditions, responding to a number of fires caused by power lines being pulled out of homes as the ground shifts. As a result, they've been inspecting thousands of home and making repairs.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Shanghai Daimay Automotive Interior Co Ltd :
* Says it plans to use up to 200 million yuan to buy property located in Shanghai
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/oBo1iu
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VIENNA: Iran will remain in its 2015 nuclear deal only if its benefits are guaranteed by other signatories after the United States withdrew from the accord, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani told a news conference on Wednesday.
Rouhani said the U.S. withdrawal from the nuclear deal was “illegal”. “Not the United States, not any other country would benefit from this decision to withdraw from the accord,” Rouhani said in the news conference, which was broadcast live on Iranian state television.—Reuters
RENO, Nev. — In case you missed it, the Northern Nevada Business Weekly today published its inaugural Northern Nevada Smart Money magazine.
The 32-page magazine was inserted in this week's March 19, 2018, print edition.
"The business environment for finance and investment in the region is changing rapidly," says NNBW Publisher Kirsten McGregor. "Northern Nevada Smart Money was created to help you navigate the maze of new tax laws and currencies, understand how to protect your assets, and apply innovative financing, funding and investment opportunities."
Be sure to check out the magazine for articles from regional finance experts and NNBW staff, in addition to important advertisements from Northern Nevada businesses committed to helping you smartly spend and save your money.
Don’t have a print copy? No worries — click here to access the digital e-edition of the magazine, as well as archived e-editions of the Northern Nevada Business Weekly.
The Okanagan Boys & Girls Club downtown youth centre saw a visit from the Coast Capital Savings ‘Helping Heroes’ Wednesday.
Employees dressed up as superheroes and handed out backpacks filled with personal items.
The acts of goodwill began earlier in the day at a local grocery store where some people had their items paid for by the crew.
Before the Hellcat gets completely overshadowed by the new Dodge Demon, this one had just one more stunt to perform.
A video from Poland showing a Hellcat carrying a burnout all the way through seventh gear has gone viral, thanks to a post on the Cars thread on Reddit.
We at FOX Sports do not encourage these activities, but we are glad to see it was at least carried out on a quiet road with a clear line of sight and that the driver made sure to cross the intersection when the light was green.
An East Texas man was arrested by State Troopers on I-30 in Hopkins County after a traffic stop, and as the result of an open container of alcohol in plain sight, a search of the vehicle was initiated. Methamphetamine, marijuana, scales, and baggies were found in the back seat and 30-year-old James Wayne Johnson, of Kemp, was arrested on multiple charges. He’s been released after posting bond.
They presently have a $107.11 price target on the casino operator's stock. Vetr 's price target points to a potential upside of 23.81% from the stock's previous close.
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SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The Dakin Humane Society Shelter in Springfield has welcomed 18 animals that were in Puerto Rican shelters before Hurricane Maria.
Dakin made space for nine dogs and nine cats displaced by the Hurricane.
Dakin’s Director of Operations Karina King brought the animals to Springfield from an affiliate shelter in New Jersey.
“I was one of the team that were down there for four days and helped take care of the animals,” said King. “All the animals coming out of Puerto Rico, they had their medical care down there and moved on to other organizations for adoption.”
The nine dogs and nine cats from Puerto Rico will likely be up for adoption this weekend, but it’s best to call before you come down to the Dakin Animal Shelter on Union Street in Springfield.
FREMONT, Ohio -- U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan says he never knew of sexual abuse by a now-dead doctor who examined wrestlers Jordan helped coach decades ago at Ohio State University.
Ex-wrestlers Mike DiSabato and Dunyasha Yetts say the powerful Republican congressman from Ohio knew back then that Richard Strauss was groping male wrestlers.
Congressman Jim Jordan has denied claims that he was aware of ongoing sexual abuse at Ohio State while he was a wrestling assistant there. Alex Wong/Getty Images
Jordan spoke to reporters at a July Fourth rally in Fremont and said he knew Strauss but wasn't aware of abuse by him. Jordan says if he'd learned of such allegations he would have reported them.
Ohio State male athletes from 14 sports have alleged sexual misconduct by Strauss, who was on the faculty and medical staff. An independent investigation is underway.
Jordan says he's willing to talk with investigators. He says if abuse occurred victims deserve justice.
The 2018 Vermont Thunder Ride rolled through Milton last Sunday afternoon. The ride raises money for veterans of all wars and their families. The group took off from the Vietnam Veterans Memorial at the Interstate 89 rest area in Sharon. Riders departed at 11:30 a.m. after a wreath-laying ceremony, traveled up I-89 to Richmond, met up with a second group of bikers and traveled to Enosburg for a ceremony and lunch. The entire journey is 125 miles and attracts more than 1,000 riders from the northeast, the group’s website says.
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As the music teacher and choral director at Porter's Chapel Academy and artistic director of The Mississippi Girlchoir, Kristy Brumfield is no stranger to the apprehension that can come from performing. However, as a mother, the music educator said when her children are on stage, her anxiety level can jump up a notch or two.
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April 10 Taiwan Optical Platform Co Ltd :
* Says it will use undistributed profit to pay cash dividends of T$2 per share to shareholders for 2016
* It will use undistributed profit to distribute stock dividend worth T$0.2 for every one share
* It will use additional paid-in capital to distribute stock dividend worth T$0.2 for every one share
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/mRmCrX
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Officials say inmate died after fight with another inmate
VALDOSTA, Ga. (AP) — Corrections officials say investigators are looking into the death of a Georgia inmate who died after a fight with another inmate.
The Department of Corrections said in a news release Monday that inmate Joseph Pagen was pronounced dead by a coroner around 3 a.m. Monday at Valdosta State Prison. The department says investigators believe Pagen died from injuries suffered in a fight with another inmate.
Pagen had been sentenced to prison in 2012 on charges in Baldwin County of aggravated assault, false imprisonment, robbery by force and burglary.
Good morning New York City!
Happy Saturday as well! Today is the brighter half of the weekend albeit the colder half. We start off frigid this morning, almost dangerous! Temperatures are ranging from the single digits to about 20° across the Tri-state.
We start off around 15° here in New York City, and when we pair that with the wind, it will feel like 0 to 5° above. If you live in the Hudson Valley expect temps to be around zero and feel below zero. We warm up to near 30° by afternoon in the city and you’re not getting out of the twenties to the north and west.
Sunday starts with the cold air in place. Precipitation makes its way to the area and it starts as a little bit of snow. Then a warm front comes up from the south with a good slug of rain and temperatures into the 40s. So by Sunday afternoon, Super Bowl Sunday, it turns wet for most people. Check the latest maps for updates on the system.
Have a great weekend. G.
A North Carolina truck driver accused of sexually assaulting a woman at a Texarkana truck stop has been charged with two counts of forcible rape. Jocelyn Louissaint, 47, also known as Joe Louis, is accused of holding a knife to a woman's throat, pinning her arms down and sexually assaulting her in his Freightliner tractor-trailer while parked Oct. 10 at a truck stop on Arkansas 108 in Texarkana, according to a probable cause affidavit.
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Brate brought in his only target for 11 yards in Sunday's 24-21 loss to the Lions.
A week after reemerging as an offensive factor with a pair of touchdown grabs, Brate was back to playing a minimal role. Meanwhile, rookie tight end O.J. Howard posted his third game in the last four with at least three receptions and 50 yards and also got into the end zone. The recent trend in the target share and production of both players could be an indication of a changing of the guard to an extent, but given Brate's overall body of work, he's likely to still generate his fair share of productive performances. He'll look to bolster his numbers versus the Falcons in Week 15.
Submitted by Aberdeen Rotary Club The Aberdeen Rotary Club honors students that set themselves apart in their academic, athletic, and community service endeavors. Haley has been a very involved and diligent student while attending Aberdeen High School. Haley has volunteered as a coach and certified partner for Grays Harbor Special Olympics golf team. Haley and her partner placed second in their division […]
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April 28Ningxia Zhongyin Cashmere Co Ltd
* Says it plans to buy shares aiming to hold controlling stake in Shanghai-based data communication firm PHICOMM, which is engaged in production and sale of communication equipments
* Says it plans to sell its all or part of assets and liabilities, to controlling shareholder
Source text in Chinese:goo.gl/f6AOSJ
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A whisky decanter shaped in the form of Thor’s hammer has been stolen from a Viking-themed bar in Melbourne's CBD by a group of brazen middle-aged men.
The item, which weighs around eight kilograms and is about 60 centimetres long, is one of two that were custom-built by Sam Bloomfield, who has made weapons for the Lord of the Rings films.
CCTV footage captured of the five men police want to speak to in relation to the theft of Thor's hammer. Photo: Victoria Police
While it remains unclear if group were working for Thor's enemy Loki, police say two middle-aged men entered Mjølner, a Viking-themed bar and restaurant, on Hardware Street on Saturday night and had a couple drinks before leaving the venue.
But they returned later the same evening with three other friends in tow telling staff "we came back for the hammer".
Emergency personnel are attending the scene of a helicopter crash, North Yorkshire Police have said.
Rescue services were called to the scene near Aldborough, Boroughbridge at around 1.20pm on Wednesday to reports of a helicopter crashing into a field.
A spokesman for North Yorkshire Police said officers were attending and that they are “not yet able to confirm any information about casualties”.
Emergency services are currently at the scene of a helicopter crash near the village of Aldborough near Boroughbridge. Police received the report at 1.23pm today (30 May). It is too early to provide details of any casualties at this stage. We will update when we are able. — North Yorkshire Police (@NYorksPolice) May 30, 2018
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue service said in a statement on Twitter that a number of engines from Boroughbridge, Knaresborough, Harrogate and Ripon had been sent to the incident.
They said hoses are being used to “damp down the scene”.
Bhopal: Police on Wednesday arrested as 32-year-old man for allegedly raping a 29-year-old woman for the last ten years on pretext of marriage at Ratibad locality here. The victim and the accused used to study in the same college where they both fell in love,” police said.
According to police, the victim, a resident of Chola Mandir locality is a student of nursing in a city based private nursing college and used to live in the college’s hostel. She came in contact with the accused, Vijay Bhargava, a resident of Sehore in the college and eventually both fell in love. Bhargava who used to live in a rented accommodation in the locality raped her in his house on the pretext of marrying her. After sometime, the victim found out that he got married to another woman after which she lodged a complaint against him on Tuesday evening.
The police after registering a case of rape under relevant Sections of IPC, arrested him and then presented him before court which sent him to jail, police added.
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Demonstrators who gathered in Koreatown Monday for an anti-war rally amid ongoing tensions between the U.S. and North Korea clashed. Elizabeth Espinosa reports for the KTLA 5 News at 10 on Aug. 14, 2017.
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LUNCH on the third day. This session definitely belonged to the Indians as Virat Kohli and boys picked 3 wickets and now need 6 more wickets to seal the game and the series along with it. Mathews and skipper Chandimal have been solid in the last hour, but it will be highly unlikely that the duo can stall play for the next two sessions. Should end by today evening. Sri Lanka's score reads 82/4
A brush fire that broke out today on the northeast edge of Banning blackened roughly 350 acres, burning toward the Morongo Indian Reservation with 0% contained.
The non-injury blaze was reported shortly before 4 p.m. in the 10000 block of Mias Canyon Road, near Bluff Street, according to the Riverside County Fire Department.
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An agency spokeswoman said 18 engine crews and five hand crews, numbering close to 200 personnel, deployed to the fire, aided by seven air tankers and a water-dropping helicopter.
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The flames were not immediately threatening homes or other structures, but were feeding on medium to heavy vegetation in the rural area, according to the fire department. Along with county firefighters, Morongo Fire Department and U.S. Forest Service crews were working to encircle the brusher. There was no word on how it started.
SHARE prices in the Singapore bourse closed higher with the key Straits Times Index climbing 35.8 points or 1.05 per cent to finish at 3,460.45 on Monday.
Some 1.5 billion shares worth nearly S$1 billion were done.
Gainers outpaced losers with 254 counters up and 183 counters down.
A 38-year-old woman is due to appear in the Bellville Magistrate’s Court on Thursday after being found in possession of cocaine with an estimated street value of R350‚000 at Cape Town International Airport.
The woman was arrested by members attached to the Border Police at the airport on Tuesday morning.
“The suspect entered the Western Cape on a flight from OR Tambo International Airport‚ and was destined for Doha on a connecting flight‚ when she was arrested‚” said Western Cape police spokesman Lieutenant-Colonel Andrè Traut.
Vociforous member of the opposition National Democratic Congress , Dr. Asemfofro, known privately as Osei Yaw Mketia has died. The popular serial caller passed on at the 37 Military Hospital Sunday dawn.
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King St. overhaul talk draws hundreds; Is the Exhibition Place's Hotel X back on track?; TTC says CEO Andy Byford not leaving Toronto for Australia; and more news:
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MADRID (AP) — An indefinite strike by workers handling carry-on baggage checks at Barcelona’s airport is having a more limited impact on passengers after police have been deployed to help.
Public Works Minister Inigo de la Serna said the Civil Guard’s presence Monday had brought El Prat Airport back to normal after weeks of flight delays.
He said it was necessary to guarantee security at the airport given that Spain was on high alert in case of a terror attack.
Passenger queues of less than 30 minutes were reported Monday, down from several hours in recent weeks.
The baggage screeners voted to intensify their strike action Sunday on rejecting a pay-rise offer from their company.
The government has also decreed that they provide 90 percent of regular service during the stoppage.
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Lopez is expected to open the 2018 season at Double-A Jackson, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.
The Diamondbacks coughed up $16 million to sign Lopez out of Cuba in 2015 with the hope that the right-hander would emerge as a frontline starter in the majors down the road. A combination of injuries, off-field incidents and inconsistent stuff from start to start effectively removed Lopez from the prospect radar following his first two and a half years in the organization, but he turned a corner last July upon converting to a relief role. While making all but one of his 21 appearances at High-A Visalia last season, Lopez submitted a 0.85 ERA, 0.82 WHIP and 59:10 K:BB in 31.2 frames, leaning heavily on a mid-90s fastball and sharp slider to blow hitters away. The 25-year-old will face a stiffer challenge upon moving up to the Southern League, but if he finds similar success out of the bullpen with Jackson, a second-half promotion to the big club could be in the offing.
We're not invincible. Bad days can be tough because when we're depleted and feeling really down it's hard to be there for people. But a lot of us get into this field because we're service-oriented people. So sometimes we're a lot better at taking care of our clients than we are at taking care of ourselves.
Even if we're struggling at work, we find some way to turn it on and take care of people. Most of us have actually never taken a mental health day, and only skip work if we're physically sick — which we know contradicts the advice that we give every day. But if we're having a tough time, and we truly believe we're not capable of helping our client, we'll reschedule or have a colleague take over for us.
Sony Music act and multi-award winner, Tekno, is set to drop his first album this year.
The ‘Rara‘ crooner, who recently snagged 3 awards at the just concluded Soundcity MVP Awards, took to Instagram to share the news with his eager fans.
The album titled ‘Half An Hour’ according to Tekno, is almost ready for consumption.
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BYU football, having lost four consecutive games, hosts Boise State in a regional rivalry on Friday night at LaVell Edwards Stadium. Follow the live blog here with The Tribune’s Jay Drew and others.
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HUDDERSFIELD, England (AP) — Huddersfield says head coach David Wagner has signed a contract extension to stay at the Premier League club for three more years.
Wagner, his assistant Christophe Buhler and first-team coach Andrew Hughes all signed new deals that will keep them at the club until 2021.
The trio all had 12 months left on their previous contracts, and Wagner had been linked with bigger clubs after an impressive debut season in the Premier League.
However, the German-American said "the decision to extend my stay at this club was not a difficult one."
Wagner took over Huddersfield in November 2015 and then led the team to promotion to the Premier League in his first full season. The team finished 16th in its first season in England's top flight in 45 years.
Streaming upstart Philo today announced a referral program. Every time someone signs up using your individual referral code, you'll get a $5 credit on your bill, and your friend will get $5 off their first month.
Philo is a low-cost streaming service that has a limited number of channels but also tops out at $20 a month. So if they have what it is you want to watch, you're going to be saving a lot of money. And the really cool part here is that there's no limit as to the number of folks you can refer — so theoretically you could be watching Philo for free month after month.
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NORMAN, Okla. — Ana Llanusa made a career-high six 3-pointers and tied her career high with 27 points, leading Oklahoma to a 76-57 upset of No. 21 West Virginia on Saturday.
Vionise Pierre-Louis had 13 points and five blocked shots, giving her 201 in her career, and Maddie Manning had 12 points for the Sooners (12-11, 7-5 Big 12).
Katrina Pardee had 13 points to lead the Mountaineers (17-6, 5-6). Leading scorer Teana Muldrow (20.5) had a season-low five points, just her second game without double figures.
Muldrow’s free throw midway through the third quarter tied the game at 35. The Sooners reeled off the next nine points and led 53-41 entering the fourth quarter. Manning scored the first five points in the last quarter for another 9-0 run.
The Mountaineers were 8 of 27 in the second half, Oklahoma 16 of 27. There were 41 turnovers and 40 free throws in the game.
On the back of Saturday's home win against Bolton Wanderers, the Reds will spend the week preparing for a tough visit to Bristol City this weekend.
The Robins, like Forest, struggled last season but have started the new campaign well and sit third in the Championship after a fine win at Sheffield United on Friday evening.
We'll have all the news, views and information from the City Ground throughout today, so stay tuned for the very latest as Mark Warburton prepares his side for the trip to Ashton Gate.
Greg Galeazzi trains to become a doctor at Harvard Medical School after a 2011 roadside bomb in Afghanistan tore off both his legs and much of his right arm.
Chip Balzer, the interim Midland Fire Chief is under investigation by the Texas Rangers.
The City of Midland says they were made aware of the allegations in late May but would not elaborate on what type of allegations.
Any decisions regarding his employment are pending the results of the investigation.
Balzer has been with the department since 1982 and was named interim Fire Chief after the former Chief Robert Isbell left last November.
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Total rl are reporting that at the meeting between super league clubs today to discuss the future league structure that any decions have been put off until after the end of the season, and that it might be only tweeks for next season (like the bottom 8's playoff points resetting ti zero! Could do with that one now at least) with whole sale changes put back to the 2019 season. Which is sensible unless you have been pining your hopes on a restructuring of the leagues to save the Bulls from relegation to the third tier for 2018.
LINCOLN, R.I. (WPRI) — The Rhode Island Department of Transportation’s Office on Highway Safety on Wednesday honored 20 local police officers for keeping our roads safe.
Many state and local leaders were on hand as the Highway Safety Champion Award winners were recognized.
Providence Police Officer Jose Deschamps said he felt privileged to have now taken home the award two years in a row.
“It’s huge because I do believe in community policing and I truly believe in giving back to my community,” Deschamps said. “This is one of the ways we can get out and try to change the perspective of police to see that there is someone behind the badge.”
In addition to the 20 officers honored, Col. Stephen Lynch, members of the Central Falls Police Department, two Department of Public Safety civilian employees and a CCRI administrator all received special awards.
Washington (CNN) Embattled EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt proposed a new rule Tuesday that he said will make the Environmental Protection Agency more "transparent."
His announcement, however, was made only to invited guests.
The proposal would allow the agency to use only scientific studies where the underlying data is publicly available. Pruitt said the change would expand the ability of scientists and the public to "comment on the veracity, the authenticity" of data behind EPA decisions.
But environmental groups say the public disclosure requirement will limit the EPA's access to health studies, which are subject to patient confidentiality requirements. The plan would blacklist air quality studies that have linked pollution and health issues, for example, they argue.
"They are ordering EPA employees to put on blinders and only see the science that they want them to see," said Andrew Rosenberg of the Union of Concerned Scientists.
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Ricciardo arrives in Melbourne ahead of Grand Prix The West Australian
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MILWAUKEE — Love Cards Against Humanity? Then you’ll want to take part in the scavenger hunt taking place right here in Milwaukee!
Cards Against Humanity officials posted to their Facebook page on New Year’s Eve that they’re hiding brand new green boxes with 300 new cards around the city for the next five days.
The first clue was this:
Your first one is slowly being covered in ice and dog urine, but at least the view is nice.
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Supporters of the Turkish President cheer in Istanbul during an electoral meeting where he presented candidates for the upcoming parliamentary elections.
1:42 Water gushes at California's Lake Oroville dam Pause
2:40 Texas woman convicted of voter fraud says she voted Republican
4:11 What you need to know about the massive Oroville dam emergency in California
3:02 Look at the massive water flow of Feather River, Sacramento River and Lake Oroville
1:48 Trucks, helicopters dump loads of boulders in rush to fortify Oroville dam spillway
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - U.S. auto parts retailer LKQ Corp said on Monday it would buy German peer Stahlgruber for about 1.5 billion euros ($1.77 billion) to expand in Europe.
Stahlgruber is estimated to have annual revenue of about 1.6 billion euros, LKQ said.
Reuters reported in September that Stahlgruber’s owners had put the company up for sale and selected bidders including LKQ.
A judge has agreed to reduce bond for a man accused of impregnating his girlfriend’s 15-year old daughter. Steven Paul Clark was in court Thursday for a motions hearing on his request to lower bond. The original bond in the case was set at $150,000 with 10% cash or surety. The judge in the case lowered that to $50,000 surety only. Conditions include GPS monitoring that must be in place before Clark can be released from jail. Clark is also allowed to have one flip phone with no internet access and all of his electronic devices will be monitored for all incoming and outgoing calls every two weeks. Clark is charged with second-degree statutory rape and fourth-degree child molestation.
Such is the case with the new highway currently being constructed around Asheboro. Commonly called the "southern bypass," it became clear recently to Randolph County officials that, once completed, it will be designated "U.S. Highway 64." During the April 3 meeting of the Board of Commissioners, it was pointed out by Emergency Services Director Donovan Davis that adding "Business" to the name of the current U.S. Hwy.
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Jazz in the Park is Milwaukee’s favorite free, outdoor, summer music series, featuring an eclectic lineup of jazz, big band, funk, R & B, reggae, blues and more. Performers come from across town or across the country. Concerts take place Thursday evenings, 5pm-9pm from June 1 through August 31st, in Cathedral Square Park. Music starts at 6pm, but stop by early for Jazz in the Park Happy Hour and get great drink specials from 5-6pm! We love dogs, but ask that you please leave your little furry friends at home during Jazz in the Park.
Dreams of a deep U.S. Open Cup run came crashing down in California's capitol city.
Real Salt Lake, which featured several second-string players and several Real Monarchs call-ups, lost in its 2017 Open Cup debut Wednesday night 3-1 against USL side Sacramento Republic FC. Struggles in RSL's regular-season form bled into Open Cup play, even after head coach Mike Petke voiced warnings this week of MLS clubs often being upset early in the tournament.
Turns out, RSL is the latest victim.
Trevin Caesar gave Sacramento its first lead of the match in the 28th minute. A long cross from James Kiffie soared over players in the box, but Sacramento's Danny Barrera headed the ball across the face of goal before it went out. The ball squirted through traffic to an unmarked Caesar whose right-footed shot hit the back of the net.
Pete: Religious freedom is the ability to practice the religion of your choice...it is not the ability to discriminate against those you don't like.
March 30 Americas Silver Corp
* Americas Silver Corporation reports fourth quarter and year-end 2016 financial results
* Americas Silver - Q4 production was about 565,000 silver ounces and 1.1 million silver equivalent ounces at cost of sales of $10.47 per silver equivalent ounce
* Americas Silver Corp says consolidated silver production for 2017 is forecast between 2.0 - 2.5 million silver ounces
* Qtrly revenues of $58.9 million versus $53.5 million
* Qtrly loss per share $0.15
* Americas Silver Corp sees consolidated silver production of 5.5 - 6.0 million silver equivalent ounces in 2017
* Americas Silver -Expects to see gradual reduction in consolidated cash costs,all-in sustaining costs until san rafael enters commercial production late in Q3 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Your vicarious encounter with the 2018 Mercedes-AMG GT R today will include 15 hot, messy laps around the baffling Bilster Berg, a private race circuit in the monied heart of northern Germany. This is where the grossen Kinder zum Speilen kommen.
But we begin with what might seem like dull items in this $157,995 bucket of parts: the engine mounts.
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City of Davenport wants to be a RAGBRAI host city
The Davenport City Council will take up a resolution supporting the city’s application to be a RAGBRAI host city in 2018 during Wednesday’s city council meeting.
Also on the agenda, the city of Davenport wants to be the original RAGBRAI host city in 2022 for the rides’ 50th anniversary.
Davenport was the end point city in 1973 when the annual ride began.
Readers rave about donating blood, rant about dog in shopping cart.
RAVE To the two young couples who decided to donate blood on Sunday before enjoying their sunny-day plans together.
RANT To the couple in the grocery store with their dog in the shopping cart. Assistance animals are welcome in grocery stores; pets aren’t. Even if your dog were an assistance animal, having it in the grocery cart where shoppers put their food is gross. Rave to the store employee who made them remove the dog from the cart.
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GRAHAM, Wash. — Authorities have opened an investigation after a Washington man nearly crashed his motorcycle after he drove through fishing line tied across a road. Alex Teston says he received a minor cut to his neck after driving in Graham southeast of Tacoma on Friday night.
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According to CBS affiliate KIRO-TV, Teston says the pressure from the line jerked him back, almost causing him to crash. It wasn’t until later that he discovered a cut on his neck, and he reported the incident to authorities on Tuesday.
The Pierce County Sheriff’s Department says investigators found the line that may have been tied from a utility pole to a tree across the road.
“Someone had to have put that there by choice,” Teston said. “Knowing the results, it’s kind of crazy to think about why someone would do that.”
Authorities now ask that people with any information on the fishing line to contact the sheriff’s department.
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“He has taken the Irish music scene by storm. Now it’s time we shared him with the rest of the world.” — Daniel O’Donnell
Irish singer Nathan Carter has catapulted into stardom, charming audiences on guitar, piano, and accordion. At age 26, he boasts three number-one albums, two number-one singles, and two number-one live performance DVDs. On his debut North American tour, join Nathan, his Irish band, and special guest star Chloe Agnew for a show-stopping mix of songs like “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” “Wagon Wheel,” and a program packed with old country favorites, Irish folk songs, and adult contemporary classics. Fans of Daniel O’Donnell, Michael Bublé, and Tony Bennett will love this young Irish crooner who is blazing a trail to worldwide success.
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Last week, Donatella Versace posted a video for Bruno Mars’ “Versace on the Floor,” which featured a whole bunch of glamorous models. Now, Mars has released his own video for the song, which stars Zendaya.
Related: Donatella Versace Toasts Bruno Mars with Model Filled Video
Mars is shot in low light as sensual colors swirl around him. And in separate images, Zendaya looks stunning in a glittery, silver dress. Of course, both artists are wearing Versace, but considering how nice Zendaya’s outfit is, it probably should have wound up on a hanger instead of on the floor.
Joe Magyer of Lakehouse Capital discusses why the distractions faced by President Donald Trump are likely to affect his ability to set policy and his performance in November's midterm elections.
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Stocks ended modestly higher Monday, nudging the Standard & Poor’s 500 index and Dow Jones industrial average to record highs.
Technology stocks accounted for most of the gains. Health care stocks also rose, making up for losses in banks and industrial companies. Traders also had their eye on bitcoin futures on their first day of trading.
On Monday:
The S&P 500 index rose 8.49 points, or 0.3 percent, to 2,659.99, a record.
The Dow gained 56.87 points, or 0.2 percent, to 24,386.03, a record.
The Nasdaq composite added 35 points, or 0.5 percent, to 6,875.08.
The Russell 2000 index of smaller-company stocks slipped 1.88 points, or 0.1 percent, to 1,519.84.
For the year:
The S&P 500 is up 421.16 points, or 18.8 percent.
The Dow is up 4,623.43 points, or 23.4 percent.
The Nasdaq is up 1,491.96 points, or 27.7 percent.
The Russell 2000 is up 162.71 points, or 12 percent.
West Virginia’s #AlmostHeaven campaign is reaching a lot of people. The Division of Tourism launched the campaign last week and it’s topped five million on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. The division will continue to give away two #AlmostHeaven vacation packages every day until the campaign’s conclusion on West Virginia Day, which is next Tuesday. The Tourism Commissioner calls it a grassroots movement that’s multiplying the effectiveness of paid advertising and showing the world that West Virginia truly is a world-class tourism destination.
Law enforcement officers from jurisdictions are uniting to try to reduce the growing number of pedestrian deaths.
A statement by the Office of Traffic Safety says that means officers statewide will be issuing citations not only to motorists but pedestrians who are violating safety laws.
The effort, which will run through the end of this month, was prompted by the fact there were 20 more pedestrian deaths in 2017 than in 2016.
The announcement points out pedestrians are required to use sidewalks, crosswalks and pedestrian bridges and obey all laws and traffic signs and signals.
Trooper Matt McLaughlin said if there is no sidewalk, pedestrians are required to walk on the left side of the street facing traffic.
Motorists are required to yield to pedestrians and avoid passing vehicles stopped for pedestrians. Drivers are reminded to stop for those who are walking when they're crossing the street.
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NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) - Supporters of Kenya's opposition Friday held demonstrations in the capital and other strongholds to demand the exit of several electoral officials before a rerun presidential vote later this month.
The demonstration in Nairobi was largely peaceful but in the opposition center of Kisumu police fired tear gas and shots in the air to disperse demonstrators. There were also protests in Bungoma, Mombasa and Kakamega, all cities with large opposition followings.
Kenya's top court nullified the August re-election of President Uhuru Kenyatta, citing irregularities and illegalities in the vote counting.
In Nairobi Friday, protesters carried placards saying "Chiloba Must Go," citing the chairman of the electoral commission that the opposition wants gone before the Oct. 26 repeat election.
Kenyatta's opponent Raila Odinga did not appear at any of the protests Friday.
Midland police are searching for 30-year-old Raymond Losoya who is believed to be the suspect in a robbery that occurred at Members Financial Federal Credit Union at 3100 N. Big Spring St. at approximately 2:57 p.m. Tuesday afternoon. In the surveillance footage, the suspect is shown walking up to the cashier and demanding money.
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FILE- In this Thursday, June 15, 2017, file photo, the chairman of the Social Democratic Party Liviu Dragnea wipes his eye during a press conference in Bucharest, Romania. Romania's most powerful politician heads for the final hearing in a corruption case on Wednesday, April 25, 2018, days after the U.S. State Department said corrupt practices remain widespread at every level of government in the European Union member. Vadim Ghirda, File AP Photo
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Marty Gallagher, Sion Mills, has been appointed the new Tyrone SuperCupNI Junior manager for the next three years.
Gallagher, who has worked with Sion Swifts and Finn Harps, will take charge of the county under-15s and will be assisted by coach Mark Jennings (Dungannon), who previously worked alongside Stephen Hunter the one and only time that the Red Hands reached the showpiece final.
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The position of Premier boss (U17) has still to be confirmed.
It was understood Mountjoy’s David Gilfillan was among a number of applicants for the post but due to unforeseen circumstamces has had to withdraw his interest.
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The Foreign Editor of the Daily Graphic , Kate Baaba Hudson, interviewed the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco to Ghana, Mr Hamid Chabar, at his office in Accra on the benefits of the membership to Morocco and ECOWAS. DG: Sir, the heads of ECOWAS met last week Sunday in Monrovia, Liberia, and agreed in principle to admit your country to its membership.
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March 30 Sino Wealth Electronic Ltd :
* To use undistributed profits to pay a cash dividend of 3.5 yuan (pre-tax) per 10 shares to shareholders for FY 2016
* To use additional paid-in capital to distribute 1 new shares for every 10 shares
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HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Jeremy Zwickl entered a plea Friday morning after the Kansas Supreme Court overturned a ruling by Judge Trish Rose in suppressing evidence discovered in an automobile.
Zwickl entered a plea to possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, two counts of child endangerment, possession of marijuana and driving while suspended.
The case goes back to Aug. 27, 2012, when a drug-related search was executed on a 2006 Ford Mustang registered to Zwickl. Three individual vacuum-sealed bags of marijuana weighing about a pound each were allegedly found in the trunk. Also located were maps and drug paraphernalia.
The Reno County Drug Unit then served a search warrant on a home on East C, where it allegedly found drug paraphernalia, mushrooms, marijuana, as well as growing equipment in a hidden room in the basement.
Sentencing in the case is set for Nov. 17.
× Did you own a ‘Phat’ PS3? You could be owed $65, but you have to claim it soon
If you owned a Playstation 3 after it was unveiled nearly 12 years ago, you could be owed $65.
PCMag.com reports that the original PS3 console – or the “phat” PS3 – was heavy and bulky and had the ability to install an alternative operating system. When a smaller model was released, that operating system functionality was removed due to security concerns.
A class action lawsuit was then filed until a settlement was reached in 2016. That settlement allows owners of the larger PS3 console to claim $65.
Those claims must be filed by April 15. Those who plan to file a claim must have purchased the console from an “authorized retailer” and include their PSN username and PS3 serial number.
The offer is limited to 20GB, 40GB, 60GB and 80GB models.
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Beaumont police responded to the scene of a singe-vehicle wreck on Pine Street in Beaumont near Collier's Ferry Park.
Police received multiple calls about a wrecked car arround 7:30 p.m. Wednesday night, according to Officer Cody Guedry.
The driver of the vehicle appears to have been traveling at a high rate of speed when he lost control of the car, according to Officer Guedry. This caused the car to flip multiple times.
The driver was deceased when officers arrived.
The victim will not be identified at this time.
This is a developing story. We will update with more as soon as we receive confirmed information.
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CLEVELAND — Lavone Holland II scored 21 points and Drew McDonald scored 19 and Northern Kentucky beat Cleveland State convincingly 78-61 on Saturday.
Northern Kentucky (17-7, 10-2 Horizon League) raced to a 10-3 lead, the Roadrunners closed to a point with Kenny Carpenter's back-to-back layup and jump shot, but Mason Faulkner responded with a layup and Tyler Sharpe made consecutive 3-pointers and the Norse's lead went to 18-9. McDonald made back-to-back jumpers and Faulkner added another 3 and the lead was 14. Faulkner made all five of his 3s and scored all 14 of his points before intermission.
The Norse led 40-26 at the break before Cleveland State (6-19, 3-9) used an 8-4 spurt to close to 53-42 before McDonald's layup and jumper extended Northern Kentucky's lead to double digits for good. Tyler Sharpe added 12 points and the Norse shot 30 of 55 (54.5) from the field and 11 of 19 (58) from 3.
Carpenter and Tyree Appleby each scored 13 and Kasheem Thomas, 11 for the Vikings.
An attacker punched a 51 year old in his head knocking him to the ground before kicking him and breaking his leg.
The victim, taken for treatment at Royal Preston Hospital, was set upon outside the Minstrel pub in Eaves Green Road, Chorley at around 12.10am on Sunday 13.
Detective Ian Lightfoot, who is appealing for witnesses, said: “This was a vicious attack on the victim causing him a serious leg injury which will require an operation.”
A 25 year old man from Chorley was arrested on suspicion of assault and has been released under investigation pending further enquiries.
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NEW YORK — Former New York Knicks star Charles Oakley has officially been cleared of misdemeanour assault charges stemming from a scuffle with Madison Square Garden security guards last year.
The New York Post reports that a Manhattan judge dismissed the charges Friday. Oakley and prosecutors had agreed to a deal last August that the charges would be erased if Oakley stayed out of trouble for six months.
Oakley's lawyer, Alex Spiro, says Oakley has been "completely vindicated."
Oakley played for the Knicks from 1988 to 1998. But he's had a rocky relationship with the team in recent years.
The onetime star was accused of striking a security guard during a game on Feb. 8, 2017.
Oakley has filed a lawsuit against Knicks owner James Dolan alleging that he was the one assaulted.
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Aug 15 (Reuters) - STORYTEL AB (PUBL):
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ISTANBUL (AP) - Turkey's state news agency says that Turkish authorities have arrested and charged a suspected Islamic State group member with killing two Syrian journalists in Turkey in 2015.
Anadolu Agency said Monday that a Turkish court charged Muaz El Ahsin with murder for allegedly slitting the throats of Ibrahim Abdul-Qadir and Fares Hamadi. Both were journalists for the "Raqqa is being slaughtered silently" collective, a group publicizing atrocities in the Syrian city under IS rule.
Police detained Ahsin on Aug. 11 while he was trying to cross into Turkey illegally, according to Anadolu. A court later ordered him officially arrested on murder charges.
Anadolu said that Ahsin fled to Syria after the killings on Oct. 29, 2015. Anadolu said that police were still searching for other suspects.
How a state panel of sports writers and broadcasters rates Ohio high school girls basketball teams in the Associated Press polls, by OHSAA divisions, with won-lost record and total points (first-place votes in parentheses):
Others receiving 12 or more points: N. Can. Hoover 19. Cin. McAuley 13.
Others receiving 12 or more points: Warren Howland 25. Poland Seminary 15. Cin. Mariemont 15. Clyde 14. Shaker Hts. Laurel 14. London 12.
Others receiving 12 or more points: Richwood N. Union 18. W. Liberty-Salem 15. Coldwater 13.
Others receiving 12 or more points: Norwalk St. Paul 18. Cle. Cuyahoga Hts. 14. Jackson Center 13.
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Williams has been fully cleared for the start of the Saints' offseason workout program, Herbie Teope of the New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Williams' problems with a concussion saw him placed on injured reserve after playing just two games last season. After that extended period of rest, the 23-year-old has thankfully rid himself of any symptoms, thus clearing him to rejoin his teammates to start this offseason. As it stands, Williams is projected to start at cornerback for the Saints, but it'd be shocking if the team didn't add competition at the position before training camp kicks off.
Eovaldi (1-0) allowed just one walk over six no-hit innings in his season debut Wednesday against the Athletics.
Eovaldi was absolutely brilliant in his return from two Tommy John surgeries, his first appearance since 2016 with the Yankees. His fastball reached 100.2 mph according to Brooks Baseball and averaged 98.5, and his splitter was electric, averaging 89.8 mph and inducing three swinging strikes in just 13 offerings. Eovaldi was limited to 70 pitches as the Rays will probably handle him with intense care as 2018 progresses, but the stuff he showed Wednesday night was top tier. He'll make his second start Tuesday against the Nationals.
MOSCOW A senior Russian lawmaker said on Tuesday it was clear that U.S. President Donald Trump's national security adviser, Michael Flynn, had been forced to resign in an effort to damage relations between Russia and the United States.
Flynn resigned late on Monday after revelations he had discussed U.S. sanctions on Russia with the Russian ambassador to the United States before Trump took office and misled Vice President Mike Pence about the conversations.
"It's obvious that Flynn was forced to write the letter of resignation under a certain amount of pressure," Leonid Slutsky, head of the lower house of parliament's foreign affairs committee, was quoted as saying by the RIA news agency.
"The target was Russia-U.S. relations, undermining confidence in the new U.S. administration. We'll see how the situation develops further," he said.
(Reporting by Alexander Winning; Writing by Alessandra Prentice; Editing by Andrew Osborn)
Mike Trout would return to center field Wednesday if his surgically repaired left thumb was sound enough to allow him play. Since that's not realistic, Trout said Tuesday he'd shoot for a return to the Angels' lineup at some point before the All-Star break July 10-13.
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Police say that three people have bene charged after the fire which ripped through the old Viewforth High School earlier this week.
Officers indicated earlier this week that they felt the blaze was deliberate.
Three people have now been charged following a deliberate fire at the former Viewforth High School in Kirkcaldy Monday.
An 18-year-old woman and two males aged 17 and 15 are scheduled to appear at Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court today.
Police say they would like to thank the public for their assistance and support during this inquiry.
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With showers expected to sweep across South Georgia this weekend, Lowndes County said now would be a good time to stock up on emergency items.
The Forest Service says it plans to conduct several prescribed burns this year at Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area.
Fire Management Specialist Todd Lerke says in a statement that officials plan to burn a total of about 940 acres in different sections of Land Between the Lakes, which manages more than 170,000 acres in western Kentucky and Tennessee as part of the U.S. Forest Service and Department of Agriculture's public lands program. The statement says crews will begin conducting the burns in February.
Some of the areas that will be affected include Hillman Ferry Campground, Piney Campground, Homeplace 1850s Farm and part of the Elk & Bison Prairie.
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Governor Branstad signs 2 bills into law Monday aimed at making Iowa's roadways safer - including the bill that makes texting and driving a primary offense in Iowa.
Currently in Iowa, texting a driving is a secondary offense - meaning police can pull you over for texting and driving only if you're doing something else illegal.
A primary offense means an officer can pull over a driver if they're seen texting and driving. The new law takes effect July 1.
Read the full texting and driving bill here.
Herdsmen attack: Why there are plans to assassinate me – Delta lawmaker, Ivwurie
The lawmaker representing Ethiope East in Delta State House of Assembly, Evance Ivwurie, has raised alarm over alleged plans to assassinate him. According to him, the plot was as a result of his decision to champion the cause of his constituents who were allegedly killed and maimed daily by suspected armed Fulani herdsmen. ‎ Ivwurie, […]
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Want to try cooking some moose chili or fiddlehead ferns? There's a free online cookbook featuring recipes from 22 businesses in New Hampshire's North Country. The Taste of New Hampshire's Grand North features recipes ranging from beverages to healthy snacks and vegetables, to main courses and desserts.
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A late goal from George West sealed victory in a five-goal thriller against Trafford and sealed Clitheroe’s passage into the quarter-finals of the Integro League Cup.
The forward slotted home in the 86th minute at Shawbridge from Luke Wall’s assist to make it 3-2.
Winger Wall, on loan from Accrington Stanley, was also involved in the home side’s opener on the half hour mark when his shot was deflected in to the net by Mitchell Bryant.
The Blues went 2-0 up five minutes later when Kurt Willoughby’s free kick from the edge of the box cannoned in off the upright.
The hosts took that advantage in to the break but Trafford were level by the hour.
Kingsley Williams’s screamer reduced the deficit before Alexis Finch capitalised on a defensive error to level.
However, West’s winner means that Simon Haworth’s side have now lost just once in 18 games.
Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Kenta Maeda was placed on the disabled list Wednesday after an MRI revealed a right hip strain.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said he was unsure when Maeda will be able to return.
In a corresponding move, right-hander Dennis Santana was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City, where he was 1-1 with a 2.45 ERA.
Maeda was removed in the second inning of Tuesday night's 6-1 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies with a right hip strain.
Maeda was examined by trainers at the mound after he struck out Jake Arrieta for the second out of the inning. He left the game after only 38 pitches and with a runner on second base.
Maeda allowed two runs and three hits and a walk in 1 2/3 innings. He struck out two.
He is 4-4 with a 3.61 ERA in 11 appearances (10 starts) this season.
It’s Friday 13th, the most cursed day in the calendar.
But where did we get the idea that it’s a date when terrible things happen?
Friday the 13th is surely just a myth, right? Let’s take a look at the evidence.
'I've definitely got sexier!': Rachel Stevens claims she looks better than ever as as the MasterChef star vows to 'show off' her FHM covers to her grandkids
The interior of Bigsby's Folly, which opens in RiNo June 16. More wine and more food are two things that Denverites generally get behind. So, I think Bigsby's Folly, a craft winery and restaurant opening June 16, will do just fine in RiNo.
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The Norwegian Nobel Committee, warning of a rising risk of nuclear war, awarded the 2017 Nobel Peace Prize on 6 October to a little-known international campaign group advocating for a ban on nuclear weapons. The head of ICAN (International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons), based in Geneva, said the Nobel committee had phoned to announce the news a few minutes before it was announced.
Tom Friedman tells Fareed that while Americans are quick to politicize terrorism by Muslims, "nothing is happening" in the aftermath of the Vegas massacre.
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This music has been heard before—but not like this. The tracks on Live at George’s Club 20 , recorded at a Hackensack bar in the winter of 1965-1966, were released years ago in seriously compromised versions by low-budget labels cashing in on the success of the guitarist heard on the recordings. Jimi Hendrix played guitar in the mid-’60s for R&B singer Curtis Knight before finding fame in the London psychedelic scene. The tapes were raw, as were the performances from a set list that was comprised of recent R&B and blues hits. Hendrix occasionally fired off searing licks at the gigs heard here, but for the most part was content to be a member of the band. For fans and historians, Live at George’s opens a window onto the formative years of one of the signal rock stars of the ’60s.
(CNN) Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand of New York told CNN on Monday that President Donald Trump should resign over allegations of sexual misconduct.
"President Trump should resign," Gillibrand told CNN's Christiane Amanpour in an exclusive interview. "These allegations are credible; they are numerous. I've heard these women's testimony, and many of them are heartbreaking."
If he does not "immediately resign," she said, Congress "should have appropriate investigations of his behavior and hold him accountable."
Responding to UN Ambassador Nikki Haley saying that Trump's accusers "should be heard," Gillibrand said: "Not only should women be heard, but they should be believed."
Do you remember this? Back on this date in 1993, most of metro Atlanta received over a foot of snow. In some parts of north Georgia, over 2 and half feet fell!
The "Superstorm of 1993" left the city and surrounding area crippled for days as residents dug out. Temperatures didn't help as wind chills reached as low as -30.
Gusty winds over 40 miles per hour ruined potential cleanup efforts as plowed snow blew back over roadways, stalling commerce in the city.
Take a look back at pictures from the blizzard that happened on March 13, 1993!
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Chris Evans and his brother Scott put their knowledge of each other to the test by answering questions about the other on Monday night’s (April 23) episode of Late Night With Seth Meyers!
The 36-year-old actor and Scott played a game Seth calls, “How Well Do You Know Your Brother?,” and shared some hilarious childhood memories in the process.
Seth asked Chris and Scott about each of their first kisses and grilled Scott on the lie Chris told his class about their father’s profession and much more.
Chris also hit the couch solo to talk about the differences between acting on stage and on film in Lobby Hero, the perks of having a mustache and the challenges of promoting Avengers: Infinity War – Watch more after the cut!
Chris Evans and Scott Evans Test How Well They Know Each Other
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Chris Evans on the Perks of Having a Mustache
Newly released law enforcement video shows officers tackling and punching a man in an altercation that led to assault charges against two North Carolina state troopers and a sheriff's deputy.
Dashboard camera video from one of the first troopers to arrive shows Kyron Hinton standing alone on April 3, moaning and gesturing on a Raleigh street. Officers from multiple agencies then surround him.
Eventually a canine handler approaches, and the dog lunges and gets a mouthful of Hinton's clothing. The canine handler then tackles Hinton. While Hinton is on the ground, at least one officer can be seen punching him.
The videos were released Wednesday to media outlets who went to court to request they be made public.
Two troopers and a deputy were charged with assault earlier this month.
1:19 Bradenton's Village of the Arts hoping for the best in 2017 Pause
3:03 Talkback: Mark Young talks about Vice Mayor Gene Gallo's tragic loss of his wife
2:15 The zany 9th Annual Shamrock Shiver Charity Plunge
1:17 Samoset Neighborhood Association looks to 2017 for continued improvements
0:49 Gene Gallo reflects on the loss of his wife
2:02 Manatee County residents fear heavy manufacturing will change lifestyle
0:55 Woman saves neighbor's 80-pound mastiff in Christmas day fire
0:40 Suspect in armed robbery of Bradenton convenience store arrested
1:19 Fans honor Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher at Hollywood Walk of Fame
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Students in East Alabama are making a difference for those fighting cancer.
East Smiths Station Elementary School participated in its annual hair donation Monday. Students and teachers donated 10 inches of their hair to help make wigs for cancer patients.
The wigs are made through Patience Beautiful Lengths.
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MONDAY: We’ll kick off the day with patchy fog and chilly temperatures under a mostly to partly cloudy sky. Afternoon temperatures will warm to near average in most areas – slightly above normal out east and slightly below normal further west. Lingering snow showers will hug the Northern Mountains of NM and southwest CO. Light accumulation expected. Winds will also pick up in and around the higher elevations of the Northern and Central Mountains – sustained: 20-30mph / gusts 40-50mph.
TUESDAY: A slightly drier day with fewer snow showers and more sunshine expected. Afternoon temperatures will climb above seasonal average across majority of the state – expect highs to top out in the low to mid 50s across the Rio Grande Valley.
WEDNESDAY: A similar day to Tuesday with cool to mild temperatures under a partly sunny sky. No significant rain or snow expected.
Roger Goodell: NFL will fine teams for players not complying with national-anthem rule On May 23, 2018, NFL owners came up with a new policy concerning player actions and expectations during the playing of the national anthem. Last season saw onfield protests of kneeling for social causes. That didn't resonate with every fan. Jeff Siner ×
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Emergency services responded to the private beach where a woman's body washed up on a private beach near Napier. PHOTO/PAUL TAYLOR.
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Following the announcement of hikes in administrative fees at the Turkeyen and Tain campuses of the University of Guyana (UG), the students’ society yesterday called the move unlawful and urged the student body to stand in solidarity against the increases.
The University of Guyana Students’ Society (UGSS) also signaled that it will be pursuing whatever legal options are available to fight the increases.
On Thursday, UG sent out an email to current students informing them of the approved new rates for service fees at the campuses…..
Comedian Jimmy Fallon used the Gamecocks' upset win over Duke as the subject of a joke on The Tonight Show Monday night.
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Shopping centre owner New River has agreed a refinancing deal worth £430m as it seeks to reduce the cost of its debt.
The company said the new facility meant it had increased flexibility to spend on its portfolio, as well as replacing its existing borrowing arrangements. The money will reduce the company’s cost of debt to below 3pc, from its existing level of 3.5pc.
New River owns retail properties across the UK worth around £1.3bn, including 33 shopping centres and a portfolio of 344 pubs.
Mark Davies, chief financial officer, said the new financial agreement was a “significant milestone for the company", which was only formed in 2009. New River “remains focused on delivering growing and sustainable cash returns to our shareholders”, he said.
“This refinancing further enhances our already efficient operating platform,” he added.
The syndicate for the new facilities consists of Barclays, HSBC, The Royal Bank of Scotland and Santander.
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PanARMENIAN.Net - Mountea, an Armenian company producing tea from mountain herbs has begun to export its products to Russia, founder Davit Mnatsakanyan told PanARMENIAN.Net
"While the volume of tea exported is not big for now - only 4000 tea packs have been shipped - the most important thing is that the ice has been broken, we are moving forward with slow but confident steps. Our product is sold in Moscow, St. Petersburg and Sochi," Mnatsakanyan said.
Also, the Mountea founder said he hopes to soon export the ecologically-friendly Armenian tea to other Russian cities as well.
"Our initiative has a social component too: we purchase raw materials directly from villagers, in an attempt to help solve the problem of unemployment in the provinces of the country," Mnatsakanyan said.
According to him, the company now produces 4 types of tea - thyme, peppermint, St. John's wort and chamomile.
April 12 Orbital Atk Inc
* Orbital ATK receives foreign military sales award for sidewinder missile rocket motors
* Award is an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract estimated to be $67 million when fully optioned
* Has received a contract award from U.S. Air force for production of rocket motors for AIM-9P missile
* Work for current fms order is expected to run through February 2022 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
School is just a few short weeks away and Kathy Buckworth was here today with ideas on how to teach your kids financial literacy and how to get maximum value without spending maximum dollars.
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Meteorological (Met) Service of Jamaica is reporting that this morning should be mainly sunny islandwide.
Isolated showers and thunderstorms should be expected across sections of central parishes this afternoon, while tonight should be fair.
There is currently a trough across the central Caribbean that is expected to linger over the next few days.
Hemp or pot: What's the difference?
Now that SC farmers can grow industrial hemp, how well do you know your cannabis?
In Marty’s campaign video below, I couldn’t help but notice his shirt…. Where have I seen that before?
Congresswoman Noem wore it in her 2010 Congressional video:
It’s plaid deja vu. But in the midst of the plaid battle, Marty threw us a curveball..
He’s got a horse now, but switched up the pattern to blue…
This might be the battle of the plaid campaign. Stay tuned for more clashes of the tartan cloth!
Update: I felt bad, because I couldn’t find any photos of GOP Gubernatorial candidate Lora Hubbel wearing plaid in a campaign setting. And she’s probably not a plaid person.
So I thought I’d be a helper, and I mocked up what I thought might be the best way for Lora to express her views on the campaign trail in plaid:
Hm… I’ll have to see if it comes in red.
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Shonda Rhimes Goodbye, ABC ... Hello, Netflix!
Shonda Rhimes Says Goodbye to ABC, Hello to Netflix!!!
Shonda Rhimes is down with Netflix and chill ... the megaproducer is leaving ABC and taking her talents to the streaming service in a blockbuster deal.
Shonda -- the creator of "Grey's Anatomy," "Scandal" and "How to Get Away with Murder" -- will take her ShondaLand production team to Netflix in a multi-year deal. It's unclear how much Netflix paid to swoop her away from the Disney-owned company, but she'll be getting more than she got at ABC.
While 'Grey's' and her other shows will remain airing on ABC, Shonda will develop new projects exclusively for Netflix, as first reported by The Wall Street Journal.
Shonda's the latest producer to bail from broadcast TV to Netflix. Chuck Lorre, the brainchild behind "Two and a Half Men" and "Big Bang Theory," is there as well. Jenji Kohan, the creator of "Orange is the New Black" and "Weeds" also jumped ship.
Top Events To Know About This Year In & Around The Inland EmpireHead east for the very best in food, fun, and festivals including the chance to hot air balloon over SoCal, world-class music in the desert, county fair fun, and so much more.
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It’s hard to believe it’s been 13 years!!! The first YouTube video was posted 13 years ago today. So here is some YouTube trivia for you!!!
In the very first YouTube video, a guy explained that elephants have long trunks. It was an 18-second video of one of the co-founders at the San Diego Zoo. It was posted April 23rd, 2005. Google bought YouTube for $1.65 billion less than a year-and-a-half later on October 9th, 2006. For a long time, the most-watched video of all time was “Gangnam Style” by Psy. It was the first YouTube video to get a billion hits, but it’s now 6th all time. Number one is the “Despacito” video with over 5 billion hits.
A sub-adult cougar was trapped and euthanized in Silverton on Sunday.
The cougar was the same one that was seen at the Oregon Garden causing the garden to close on Thursday.
According to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, the cougar was euthanized because it was considered a public safety risk after killing a deer in a residential backyard in February and there have been numerous sightings within the city limits.
Wildlife managers received an additional sighting report of an adult cougar in Silverton over the weekend.
Authorities are asking the public to continue to call the Silverton Police Department Dispatch Center at (503) 982-2340 or Oregon State Police at (503) 731-3030 if they see a cougar in town.
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Maponyane pleaded guilty to the charges on Friday. The former Kaizer Chiefs striker had a choice between paying R3 000 or a 6-month suspended jail sentence.
Sylvia Maponyane said she had tolerated the physical abuse throughout their 22-year marriage.
“It proves that all are equal before the law. So, irrespective of Mr Maponyane’s social standing in the society, he has been found guilty of an offence, and was sentenced accordingly,” said Phindi Mjonondwane of the NPA.
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Red Skull is the villain in "Captain America: The First Avenger," and he's interested in one of the Infinity Stones. Marvel Studios Not planning a two-day Marvel Cinematic Universe marathon right before seeing "Avengers: Infinity War?"
Nobody has time for that.
To accommodate fans who want to freshen up their knowledge, we collected a list of the most essential MCU movies to watch right before you see "Infinity War," which is scheduled for release April 27.
From "Captain America: The First Avenger" to "Thor: Ragnarok," here are the 8 MCU movies you need to catch up on.
(To see where to watch, check our list of where to stream all 18 movies in the MCU.)
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KCRW's Steve Chiotakis chats with senior adviser to the president of the Los Angeles Dodgers, Ned Colletti, about his life in baseball and time putting together one of baseball's best teams. He also makes his prediction for the Dodgers this year, as they start their playoff run.
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Police in the capital of Ukraine say a Russian journalist has been shot and killed at his Kiev apartment
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The Browns are hoping that they got little more than a momentary scare regarding defensive end Myles Garrett at Wednesday’s practice.
Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com reports that Garrett stayed down on the field after a would-be sack of Brock Osweiler during a team drill before limping off the field to get attention from the team’s medical staff during the team’s second minicamp practice.
After the session ended, coach Hue Jackson confirmed that Garrett hurt his foot and said that he wasn’t yet sure how serious it might be.
“I’ll know more when we go in,” Jackson said.
Jackson added that Garrett will have plenty of time to rest the foot before the start of training camp in the event he did anything more than tweak it during the practice. Given Garrett’s expected role on the defense, the Browns surely hope that it isn’t anything more than that.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Keno' game
DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Keno" game were:
04-05-06-09-14-16-19-20-21-22-24-29-31-35-38-39-42-50-55-61-68-80
(four, five, six, nine, fourteen, sixteen, nineteen, twenty, twenty-one, twenty-two, twenty-four, twenty-nine, thirty-one, thirty-five, thirty-eight, thirty-nine, forty-two, fifty, fifty-five, sixty-one, sixty-eight, eighty)
TOKYO, April 20 Japan's Fujifilm Holdings Corp has postponed its earnings announcement over questionable accounting practice at its overseas unit, the company said on Thursday.
In a statement, the company said its board decided to set up a third-party panel to look into the validity of accounting over some lease transactions at Fuji Xerox New Zealand Ltd for the periods prior to financial year 2015.
The company originally planned to announce on April 27 its results for the year ended in March, but said it postponed the announcement indefinitely until the result of the investigation.
The panel, made up of an outside accountant and lawyers, is scheduled to report its findings to the company around mid-May, Fujifilm said. (Reporting by Taiga Uranaka; Editing by Clarence Fernandez)
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. - The Western Michigan gymnastics team defeated Southeast Missouri 192.425-191.650 on Friday night and are now on a two-meet winning streak. The Broncos improve to 3-1 overall and will head back to Kalamazoo to host Mid-American Conference opponent Kent State on Sunday, Feb. 11 at 1 p.m.
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× Police investigate death of missing boy who triggered Amber Alert as drowning accident
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The death of a 2-year-old boy who was reported missing Saturday is being investigated as an accidental drowning.
The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office released a statement on Monday that provided few other details on the investigation into Nain Dominguez’s death.
An Amber Alert that he may have been abducted was issued Saturday night but the alert was canceled about two hours later.
The initial report said a man was seen carrying the child to a van, but later said the man and the van were not related to the disappearance.
The boy was found on Sunday in life-threatening condition and taken to a hospital. Authorities have not provided any information about where he was found.
VANCOUVER, Wash. (AP) – Authorities say a 17-year-old girl was wounded in a shooting in Vancouver’s Shumway neighborhood.
The Columbian reports officers and ambulances responded following a report of a shooting Sunday night and found the girl suffering from a gunshot wound. She was transported to a hospital and is expected to survive.
A suspect in the shooting had fled before police units arrived.
Borders Street Pastors attended Earlston Parish Church on Friday, April 20, for the commissioning of 11 new members.
The seven new street pastors and four response pastors were welcomed into the group by Rev Sandy Gunn of the Ascension Trust, Police Inspector Tony Hodges and councillor Euan Jardine.
The pastors’ growing numbers are in attendance every Saturday night in Galashiels and month in Hawick.
A team was present in Melrose during the sevens and one will also be in Earlston rugby tournament on May 6, while it’s planned to have a team present during Hawick Common Riding.
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Pakistan’s parliament Tuesday called for a reform of controversial blasphemy laws which prescribe the death penalty for insulting Islam, after a university student was killed by a mob on April 14.
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The Yellow Metal is in correction mode after breaking the rising channel in the hourly time frame. The next minimum support is at 1219, 1211 and it can also extend towards 1201.We will look for the buying opportunity from the support zone. A couple of reversal candle in daily chart is, also the favor of short-term selling. The overall trend is still bullish, and there is enough momentum in the weekly chart to take gold toward next high and longer term target at 1271-75.The movement and closing above 1249-51 in weekly time frame chart will give confidence for buyers to hold the positions for 1271-75.
Today I am sharing weekly, daily and hourly time frame charts to give my logical, technical thoughts for next movement.
Weekly Gold Chart
Daily Gold Chart
1-Hour Gold Chart
Support & Resistance
Weekly Support: 1197-1201
Weekly Resistance: 1271-75
Daily Support: 1215
Daily Resistance: 1245
Hourly Support: 1219
Hourly Resistance: 1236
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. — School officials in Rhode Island say a teenager has been arrested for shooting the window of an elementary school bus with a pellet gun.
WPRO-AM reports that the shooting happened Monday afternoon in North Kingstown.
Superintendent Philip Auger says no one was injured, but some children were hit with safety glass from the broken window.
Auger emailed parents Monday night to say the person responsible was arrested.
He says the bus was bringing students home from Fishing Cove Elementary School.
After the shooting, the bus driver pulled away, checked on the students and called police. Students were taken home on another bus.
Auger says the school department is co-operating with police.
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March 19 (Reuters) - Axis Bank Ltd:
* SAYS TO INTRODUCE NEW TIER OF 6 PERCENT PER ANNUM INTEREST FOR SAVINGS BANK CUSTOMERS WITH BALANCE OF 100 MILLION RUPEES AND ABOVE‍​
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May 3 Gran Tierra Energy Inc
* Gran Tierra Energy- increased average wi production before royalties in q1 2017 to 29,879 barrels of oil equivalent per day, 17% higher than q1 2016
* Gran Tierra Energy Inc - expects 2017 average wi production before royalties to be 34,000 to 38,000 boepd from company's assets in Colombia and Brazil
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New trials have been set for the mother and daughter accused of killing a 19-year-old.
Denise Gay and her daughter LaToya Gay are accused of suffocating 19-year-old Martre Coles, and then discarding his body in a plastic storage bin, left near South Laburnum Avenue, back in March. He had been reported missing since March 12.
On Friday, two were found guilty of "conspiracy to commit murder," but the jury remained deadlocked on the murder charge.
The new trial for Denise Gay has been set for March 19, while the new trial for LaToya Gay has been set for April 9.
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HARTFORD — Insurance regulators recovered $2.7 million for Connecticut consumers and collected $1.3 million in fines from insurance carriers in the first half of 2017. This $4 million compares to $7.5 million the state Department of Insurance recouped in 2016…
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It's that pesky World Cup again - here's when you can see episode 5 of the Channel 4 school drama...
What’s this? A rogue episode of Location, Location, Location in the 8pm Tuesday slot where Ackley Bridge would normally be? That’s right, it’s that pesky football again…
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You see, the World Cup doesn’t just effect ITV and BBC, the broadcasters who are actually showing it – Channel 4 have decided that there’s not much point putting one of their big dramas on a night when England are playing (up against Colombia in the last 16 at 6:30pm on ITV) because no-one will watch it. So they’ve shifted it in the schedules, meaning…
Ackley Bridge episode 5 will now air on Channel 4 at 8pm on Wednesday 4th July
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Let’s hope England make it worth the wait…
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CUSTER, S.D. — A wildfire is spreading and forcing evacuations in Custer State Park in the Black Hills of southwest South Dakota.
The fire had grown to about 4 square miles by Monday afternoon. The state Wildland Fire Division says five homes in the park have been evacuated, though no buildings have burned and no one has been hurt.
The division says another concern is the historic Blue Bell Lodge, which is closed for the season. Officials say it's not currently threatened by the fire, but they're keeping an eye on the area.
About 200 firefighters are battling the blaze, which erupted Monday amid dry, warm weather. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko on Tuesday praised rapid development of bilateral relations between Belarus and China."The relations with China have been developing rapidly," the president said in his annual State of the Nation Address to the Belarusian people and the National Assembly.The president stressed that the ties between the two countries have been expanding dynamically both in quantity and quality.He recalled that in 2016, the two countries established a comprehensive strategic partnership, featuring mutual trust and mutually beneficial cooperation.Besides, the Belarusian leader spoke highly of China's Belt and Road Initiative, saying that his country will actively participate in it. "This is a new strategy of international cooperation based on the principles of support and co-development," he added.
The mission ends. History doesn't. The final season of The Americans premieres March 28 on FX.
Aurora hunters were treated to a wonderful light show on Sunday, May 29 when the Aurora Australis filled the skies above the south island in New Zealand.
Che McPherson rushed to Coronet Peak, which overlooks Queenstown, and said he was in “total awe” of the display.
“[This] aurora was a little different to the ones I’ve seen before,” McPherson said. “This was beautifully dancing as it lit up the sky, with the most intense green I have seen from any aurora.”
Director of the Space Weather Section at the Royal Astronomical Society of New Zealand said the community in New Zealand is a rapidly growing movement.
“The aurora-hunting community is growing at an unprecedented rate,” McNamara told Newshub, adding budding photographers should learn the etiquette for shooting in crowded areas so as not to spoil other aurora fan’s photos.
“It is a fun hobby and it can be addictive, but it can in some cases put people off really quickly if they’re not using their senses.” Credit: Pixel Peeps/Che McPherson via Storyful
In this Jan. 5, 2017 file photo, New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu waves as he stands with his wife Valerie, left, and Speaker of the House Shawn Jasper after taking the oath of office at the State House in Concord, N.H. Sununu set an ambitious agenda for a first-term governor, and as he marks his first 100 days in office, he's made headway on some while seeing little to no progress -- or outright losses -- on others.
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Beckley ARH Hospital raised their Donate Life Flag Tuesday afternoon.
The ceremony is held every year at the hospital to commemorate April as “National Donate Life Month.”
CORE, also known as Center for Organ Recovery & Education joined Beckley ARH in their annual ceremony to honor the gift of life.
Marie Newcomb Lewis said her husband’s donation helped continue his legacy.
“I was able to, with my husband’s family, donate his kidney’s when he died suddenly and the fact that his legacy lives on improving the lives of not only the two people that received his kidneys but their family and the community is just really important to me and it was just such a good experience,” said Mrs. Lewis.
It is important to remember anyone can be a potential donor regardless of age, race, or medical history.
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GLOBAL MARKETS-World stocks at 21-month highs on Yellen, U.S. outlook
LONDON, Feb 15 World stocks hit 21-month peaks on Wednesday and the dollar rose for the 11th straight day, after Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen flagged a possible interest rate rise next month during upbeat comments on the U.S. economy.
The alert was issued for Homer Weston Fennell. It was believed that he could have been suffering from dementia or some other cognitive impairment and was possibly headed for downtown Wilmington.
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Saturday, Sep 23, 2017
Join us Saturday from 3-5 pm for a self-guided Gallery Walk in Chicago’s River North gallery district. Participating galleries include Catherine Edelman Gallery, The Rangefinder Gallery, Stephen Daiter Gallery, Schneider Gallery and Weinberg/Newton Gallery.
Saturday evening, Jeffrey Wolin will discuss his current exhibition at Loyola University Museum of Art, Pigeon Hill: Then and Now at 5:00 pm.
Bristol police arrested and charged the suspect connected to a shooting that took place on Davis Drive last month.
According to a press release from the Bristol Police Department, detectives stopped 28-year-old Keith Gainey of Bristol last Friday evening in a vehicle on Pine Street. They arrested the suspect without incident, the release said. The shooting on Davis Drive happened on July 11, and the victim survived several gunshot wounds, the release said.
Gainey was charged with criminal attempt of murder, first degree assault, carrying a pistol without a permit, first degree reckless endangerment and unlawful discharge of a firearm. The charges stem from an arrest warrant, the release said.
Gainey was due in Bristol Superior Court on Monday, and was held on a $750,000 bond.
Timken (NYSE:TKR) +6.2% after-hours on news that it is raising its earnings and sales outlook for 2018, citing "improved market strength and our continued outgrowth and operational excellence initiatives."
TKR says it now sees FY 2018 EPS of $3.50-$3.60 vs. its prior guidance of $3.20-$3.30 and the $3.30 analyst consensus estimate, on a 12%-13% increase in revenues to $3.36B-$3.39B vs. its previous guidance of 9%-10% sales growth and $3.31B consensus.
TKR forecasts 2018 Mobile Industries sales to rise 13%-14% in 2018 and Process Industries sales to increase by 11%-12%.
LSU has added a quarterback to its 2018 class.
Riverside quarterback Jordan Loving announced his commitment to the Tigers as a preferred walk-on Friday in a post on his Twitter account.
LSU offered the walk-on spot to the Rebel passer in January.
The 6-foot-3, 205-pound prospect is one of the state's most productive passers and led Riverside to a state championship in his junior year. This season he helped guide the Rebels to an appearance in the Division III semifinals.
Loving finished the regular season with 2,013 yards passing, good for fifth in the New Orleans area despite playing a game fewer than his contemporaries.
LSU has three scholarship quarterbacks with rising sophomore Myles Brennan and rising redshirt freshman Lowell Narcisse expected to compete for the starting job ahead of rising junior Justin McMillan.
The Tigers also added quarterback Andre Sale as a walk-on transfer from Tennessee Tech.
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A conflict involving Minecraft gamers is reportedly behind the hoax emails sent to schools today
Around 400 schools have been affected by the hoax and many were evacuated after receiving the terrifying emails.
According to Sky News, the emails were sent following a feud between Minecraft gamers after the Velt server operators claimed their opponents had been acting illegally.
The emails demanded that $5,000 should be paid to an email address within three hours time or the attackers would "blow up the device".
The hoax is believed to have originated from the US.
In a statement, VeltPvP said: "We've been being harassed by a group of cybercriminals that are trying to harass us in any way possible.
"We're extremely sorry for anyone who had to deal with this, but just know it's fake."
ROLLS ON A ROLL We're Pleasantly Surprised By The Performance Of These Tires Made Completely Out Of Duct Tape
We still can't recommend you try this at home as it feels like a serious safety hazard.
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Crossover thrash/punk mainstays M.O.D. have maintained a steady output in their three-decade long career. M.O.D. will release their tenth album, Busted, Broke & American in early July.
Busted, Broke & American may also be M.O.D.’s last album, according to singer Billy Milano, and if that’s the case, M.O.D. will go out with a bang. Stream new song “You’re A Fucking Dick” below.
“Basically the song ‘You're a Fucking Dick’ is about internet tough guy douche-baggery,” Milano says. “I just thought to myself when I wrote the chorus that it can be dumb and offensive but fun. So, you're a fucking dick. Everyone knows one…”
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The undue haste with which the general council of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) has crowned Sasikala Natarajan, the bosom friend of J Jayalalithaa, as general secretary spells out aloud the desperation of the ministers and legislators of the party to show to the world that there is no fissure among the rank and file. Another reason is that they want to continue in power for the rest of the term, about four and a half years, of the AIADMK government.
Sasikala rightly exploited their gullibility and succeeded in getting herself nominated for the post of general secretary of the party. While we believed that sycophancy would die its natural death with the demise of Jayalalithaa, it is unfortunate that it has raised its ugly head again and with double vigour, as evident from the manner in which the ministers and party MLAs behave in front of Sasikala.
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Years later, after they'd both found fame, "We met up at one of his concerts. Just friends! Just friends!" the actress said. "Josh and I were probably dating about a month, and it was unclear where the relationship was going; I like clarity. I didn't know if he was as serious about me as I was about him. I had run into John, who was in town making a record or something. We were just hanging out, having drinks, having dinners—as friends! Totally just friends! He wasn't interested in me that way. He would talk to me about other hot girls and stuff; it was friends."
By this point, James Corden began to question if she was telling the truth. "It's getting to the point now you're saying 'friends' so much I'm starting to think you slept with him," he joked. Heigl laughed and admitted he's not the only one: "Josh to this day doesn't quite believe me."
"Anyway," she added, "that's a whole 'nother argument for another time."
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Several fire departments responded to a car fire in Fruitland, MO on Tuesday, May 29.
According to the Fruitland Area Fire Protection District, at 5:36 p.m. firefighters received a call of a fire at Curious Kids Daycare.
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When firefighters arrived, the vehicle was fully engulfed in flames and about 10 feet away from the building. Staff at the daycare attempted to put out the fire with extinguishers while evacuating the children from the building.
Firefighters quickly worked to prevent the fire from getting to the building. The vehicle was a total loss and is considered to be a mechanical failure.
Jackson Fire Rescue, East County Fire Protection District, Millersville Rural Fire Protection District, Gordonville Fire Protection District, and Cape County Private Ambulance all assisted in this fire due to how close it was to the building and high fire risk conditions.
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Kelly Knight Craft was appointed to the U.S. delegation to the United Nations by former president George W. Bush in 2007. She is a Republican fundraiser and a native of Glasgow, Ky.
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Since the poll posted, almost 70% of responders said "Yes" to the question, "Do you attend at least one national professional meeting yearly?"
The American College of Sports Medicine issued guidelines to encourage more exercise.Now, MedPage Today asks:
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ENGLEWOOD, Colo. | The Denver Broncos have signed six-year veteran cornerback Chris Lewis-Harris and waived cornerback Taurean Nixon 24 hours after his pick-6 of Paxton Lynch at the team’s mandatory minicamp.
Lewis-Harris spent four full seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals before splitting last season between the Bengals and Baltimore Ravens.
Broncos coach Vance Joseph was Lewis-Harris’ position coach in Cincinnati.
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The WRCB News app; the EPB app and the WRCB Weather app.
The threat of severe weather Monday night means staying alert and aware of the storm.
The WRCB News and WRCB Weather apps have real-time radar maps top help you track the storm.
You'll also find updated stories at WRCBtv.com and the Channel 3 Facebook page.
EPB also boasts an app that will let customers see real-time information about outages, report them and monitor restoration efforts. and encourages its customers to stay alert.
Hong Soon-kyung, who fled his job at North Korea's Thai embassy in 2000, admitted that the regime flouted international law by trading rhino horn. Its embassies in Africa were buying the grisly souvenirs from poachers, he said, then smuggling it to China in diplomatic bags, which are rarely searched.
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LAS VEGAS (AP) — Alex Ovechkin scored and blocked a shot in the second period and Braden Holtby made spectacular saves, lifting the Washington Capitals to a series-tying 3-2 win over the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday night.
Lars Eller had a goal and two assists as the Capitals secured the first win in the Final in franchise history. Washington was swept by Detroit in the 1998 Final.
Brooks Orpik scored Washington's third goal midway through the second period, ending a 220-game drought.
James Neal gave the Golden Knights a 1-0 lead 7:58 into the game and Shea Theodore pulled them within a goal late in the second.
Game 3 is Saturday night in Washington.
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An elderly woman sits outside a shop and reads a book in central capital Nicosia, Cyprus, Friday, Feb. 2, 2018. Barely seven months on from the latest failure to reunify the east Mediterranean island nation of Cyprus, Greek Cypriots are gearing up for a presidential election, skeptical about whether anyone can lead them out of the labyrinth of the decades-old division. Petros Karadjias AP Photo
Jake and Amy's parents meet for the first time, and they seem to have a lot in common. Sort of...
Taylor Armerding is a long-time, award winning journalist who has been writing in the IT security field for the past six years. Previously he wrote for CSO Online.
A TRUCK driver has found himself with a sticky situation after B-double trailer rolled, spilling molasses across a major highway.
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services and police are at the scene of the trailer rollover about 10km east of Goondiwindi.
Crews were called to the scene just after 7am when the trailer flipped, spilling an unknown quantity of molasses on the Cunningham Hwy.
The Goondiwindi Regional Council has been advised of the spill.
Motorists are urged to avoid the area if possible.
A new comedy about an airline crew and passengers who fly from LA to Vegas with one goal in mind – to come back a winner.
Mrs. Petela's second grade class at Valley Road Elementary School recently completed a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics) activity.
First, the class listened to the story, Pete the Cat...I Love My White Shoes. Then, students were divided into small groups and given the STEAM task of designing a bridge that would safely carry Pete over a patch of strawberries. Given only tape and plastic straws, students had to work collaboratively and think outside of the box.
Pete's new white shoes stayed nice and white as all of the students successfully built bridges that carried Pete over the strawberry patches. Mrs. Petela stated, "It was great to see the students work cooperatively and apply their STEAM skills to achieve a common goal."
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CAPE TOWN, South Africa " Scores Monday at stumps on Day 1 of the second cricket test between South Africa and Sri Lanka at Newlands.
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South Africa 297-6 in 90 overs (Dean Elgar 129, Quinton de Kock 68 not out; Lahiru Kumara 3-86, Suranga Lakmal 2-69).
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FORT SMITH, AR - "It's hard to stop a Trane," unless it's in Fort Smith. According to a Talk Business & Politics report , operations at the Arkansas plant will be downsized Monday.
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"If you look carefully between the lines at what the President said, he basically did not close the whole issue," says former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak.
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Stocks are opening solidly higher on Wall Street as the market comes off its worst week since March.
Gains in technology companies and banks early Monday helped send indexes higher. Apple, Microsoft and Facebook each rose about 1 percent in the first few minutes of trading.
Bank of America was up 1.6 percent and JPMorgan Chase rose 1.1 percent.
Signs of anxiety in the market that flared last week were on the wane. Prices for bonds and gold fell.
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The Standard & Poor's 500 rose 19 points, or 0.8 percent, to 2,460.
The Dow Jones industrials rose 128 points, or 0.6 percent, to 21,988. The Nasdaq composite rose 59 points, or 1 percent, to 6,315.
Finland to pay unemployed basic income of $587 per month
HELSINKI (AP) — Finland has become the first country in Europe to pay its unemployed citizens a basic monthly income, amounting to 560 euros ($587), in a social experiment hoped to cut government red tape, reduce poverty and boost employment.
Olli Kangas from the Finnish government agency KELA said Monday that the two-year trial with the 2,000 randomly picked citizens who receive unemployment benefits kicked off Jan. 1.
Those 2,000 unemployed chosen will receive 560 euros every month, with no reporting requirements on how they spend it. The amount will be deducted from any benefits they already receive.
Police are warning drivers in Moore to lock their car doors when they are parked and to be on the lookout for a woman attempting to break into cars in the area.
Last week the Moore Police Department reported that about 180 unlocked cars were broken into and in those cases 16 guns were reported stolen from inside the vehicles.
In the latest footage released by Moore Police, a woman can be seen looking for unlocked cars in the Rock Creek neighborhood. The woman's attempted burglaries were caught on camera around 2 a.m. on Monday morning.
Police have not yet identified the woman.
OTTAWA _ Statistics Canada says wholesale sales fell 0.8 per cent to $62.8 billion in February.
The agency says it was the largest downward move and the second monthly drop since September 2017.
Sales fell in four of the seven subsectors tracked, representing 64 per cent of total wholesale sales.
In volume terms, wholesale sales fell 0.9 per cent.
The miscellaneous subsector posted the largest drop in dollar terms in February as it fell 3.7 per cent to $7.7 billion. Sales in the motor vehicle and parts subsector fell 2.1 per cent to $11.3 billion.
Meanwhile, sales in the personal and household goods subsector rose 0.8 per cent to $8.7 billion.
The French novelist Antoine de Saint-Exupéry once said, “What makes the desert beautiful is that somewhere it hides a well.” Nowhere is this statement more apt than in Oman. The...
Trump Asked Sessions To Reverse His Recusal From The Russian Inquiry President Trump said again on Wednesday that he wished he had chosen someone other than Jeff Sessions to serve as attorney general.
BIG RAPIDS — Due to water damage, the carpet on the second floor of the Crossroads Charter Academy Elementary School needs to be replaced. During the CCA Board of […]
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US President Donald Trump sent greetings on Monday to Iranians celebrating the New Year's holiday known as Nowruz, but used the message to attack Iran's government, particularly its powerful Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
"I wish a beautiful and blessed Nowruz to the millions of people around the world who are celebrating the arrival of spring," Trump said. He added, however, that the Iranian people were burdened by "rulers who serve themselves instead of serving the people."
Did you spot them?! 12 actors who look UNRECOGNISABLE in film roles
From Margot Robbie to Tom Cruise, these actors look unrecognisable to the point that you might not have realised it was even them...
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Lily Allen is gearing up for No Shame, her first album since 2014. Ahead of its June 8th release day, the British pop singer turned in an appearance on Late Night with Seth Meyers on Monday.
Accompanied by little more than a piano and minimalist, softly glowing background lights, Allen performed her newest single, “Three”, with both tenderness and a charming twinkle in her eye. Replay it down below.
No Shame, the follow-up to Sheezus, has also been previewed with the tracks “Trigger Bang” and “Higher”.
What does Usher’s song “Confessions” have in common with this Awkward Tuesday Phone Call….. REAL BIG CONFESSIONS!! One of your listeners says she needs to tell her boyfriend, of three years, something that will be “the most difficult conversation of her life”. Listen to the podcast below to find out what this listener NEEDS to come clean about…
About Tonbridge Cogs Club
The Cogs Club provides purposeful activities, based on Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST), for around 10 people with mild to moderate dementia. The programme can help people to recall or develop new skills and to transfer these skills to daily activities at home. The club can also provide the carer with some respite. The day usually consists of four sessions interspersed with breaks for refreshments or lunch. The first hour is about people meeting each other, discussing the 'Cogs' name, orientation to time and place, and sharing news. The second session explores a theme such as sounds, categorising objects and word association. After a light lunch, there is movement to music. This can be seated, standing or moving around the room. It may include miming to familiar songs. The last session usually involves a board game, such as Scrabble. Before members go home, they are given a summary of their day which can be discussed during their last tea break.
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Russian violinist Artem Kolesov came out as gay in a powerful YouTube video. Kolesov was raised in a very Christian household in St. Petersburg, Russia. He came out after receiving a music scholarship to study in Canada, but decided to come out publicly on video following news of the anti-gay events in Chechnya.
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‘Hello,’ he starts. ‘Today I would like to share my story with you.’ During the video, Kolesov explains he tried everything to suppress his sexuality. ‘If anyone in our family turns out to be gay, my family should kill them with their bare hands,’ he explains.
"For a long time, I thought that everything I went through was a curse, but now I know that it’s the biggest blessing I’ve ever received," Artem said.
Thanks for sharing your story, Artem!
The 2018 Wayne High School Prom King and Queen were announced following the Grand March on April 21.
Jack Osnes, son of Thom and Julie Osnes was chosen as this year's Prom King.
Jamie Gamble, daughter of Randy and Laura Gamble, was selected as Queen.
Following the coronation, prom festivities continued on the Wayne State College campus and into the night with Post Prom events held at Wayne High School.
Par 3 golf, Pleasant View, Middleton: Friday at 9am. Season will start May 4. Contact Carol Connors, 224-1711 or carolconnors43@gmail.com.
An Oregon county had substantial evidence when it denied Union Pacific Railroad's proposed track expansion along the Columbia River where an oil train derailed last year, a board ruled Tuesday. The Columbia River Gorge Commission upheld the findings by Wasco County commissioners who cited concerns about the project's impacts on the treaty rights of Native American tribes in rejecting the railroad's application last November.
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A mother and daughter walked the same stage Wednesday to receive their degrees from Memorial University. Colleen McConnell and Alexandra Vaughan-Jackson celebrated their graduations together. NTV’s Kelly-Anne Roberts reports.
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A 30-year-old was arrested in Bradford on Avon on suspicion of murdering a man in Foxhill.
He is one of three people arrested in connection with the death of the man aged 27 in Sedgemoor Road on Sunday (August 13).
More information has now been released by Avon and Somerset police about the trio.
A 27-year-old woman was arrested in Bradford on Avon on suspicion of assisting an offender
A 44-year-old man was arrested in Bath on suspicion of affray.
A 30-year-old man was arrested in Bradford on Avon on suspicion of murder
All three remain in police custody.
The force, however, has yet to name the murder victim.
“We can only confirm that he was stabbed and we're awaiting the outcome of the post mortem,” the police said.
Officers and forensic investigators have spent all day at the Foxhill estate.
Cordons are likely to remain in place for several days as the investigation continues.
Ghana ace Christian Atsu was a late substitute for Newcastle in their painful 1-0 away defeat to Blackburn Rovers in the English Championship on Monday ahead of his departure to the Africa Cup of Nations.
Charlie Melgrew scored the only goal of the game for the Rovers in the 74th minute which proved to be the winner.
Astu, who has found a purple patch form in recent outings for the Magpies came on for French international Yohann Gouffran in the 85th minute to help salvage a point but the move proved futile.
It was his late game for Newcastle ahead of his departure to the UAE for Ghana's pre-Africa Cup of Nations camp in Al Ain.
Astu is expected to join the Ghana Black Stars camp by Wednesday to prepare for the Africa Cup of Nations after being named in coach Avram Grant's 26-man provisional squad list.
He is among the seven players who were permitted by the Ghana FA to delay their arrival for the Africa Cup of Nations camp in Al Ain.
For more Ghana football news visit www.ghanasoccernet.com
St. Peter’s Church reminds all “God loves you…no exceptions” in Saturday’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade in downtown Gallipolis.
Members of the Gallipolis Shrine Club in Saturday’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade in downtown Gallipolis.
Members of the Ohio Valley Hiking Club hike through Saturday’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade in downtown Gallipolis.
Brownies and Girl Scouts march in the parade route in Saturday’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade in downtown Gallipolis.
Members of the VFW Post #4464 Color Guard begin Saturday’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade in downtown Gallipolis.
Holzer Health System goes “green” for Saturday’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade in downtown Gallipolis.
Gallia Sheriff Matt Champlin and special guests in Saturday’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade in downtown Gallipolis.
The Gallipolis T.A.S.C. float in Saturday’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade in downtown Gallipolis.
Cindy Lane, superintendent of Kansas City Kansas Public Schools, expects students in the predominantly low-income district to finish high school, as well as earn at least one of several other credentials. Starting with the graduating class of 2021, each child in the 22,000-student, predominantly low-income Unified School District 500 will be expected not only to finish high school, but they also will be expected to leave with at least one of several other credentials.
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President Moon Jae-in has suggested the two Koreas hold a joint event next year to mark the 100th anniversary of the March First Movement against Japan's colonization of Korea.
Moon made the proposal in a speech in Seoul on Tuesday to inaugurate the committee which will lead efforts to commemorate the approaching centennial of the pro-independence rally in 1919 and the establishment of a provisional Korean government in China later that year.
Moon said he and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un discussed the issue during their summit in April, adding it's reflected in the Panmunjeom Declaration.
The declaration, reached during the historic summit, stipulates that the two Koreas will actively make joint efforts to mark days that are meaningful for both of them.
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A Senate committee today is considering the proposed constitutional amendment to blow a hole in the ability to sue over personal damage s by placing limits on damage awards and attorney fees. Texas had so-called "tort reform" for years.
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New York • Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Wednesday:
• Biogen Inc., down 8.05 to $253.37
The drugmaker's chief financial officer is leaving to take the same role at Alexion Pharmaceuticals.
• H&R Block Inc., up $2.14 to $29.13
The tax preparer had a stronger fourth quarter than analysts expected.
• Southern Co., up 16 cents to $51.22
High-dividend stocks including utilities and real estate investment trusts climbed Wednesday as bond yields fell.
• GameStop Corp., down 35 cents to $21.63
The Commerce Department said retail sales fell in May as people spent less at electronics retailers and department stores.
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Americans' confidence in the stock market is crashing...
It seems like a delayed reaction to 10Y Yields hitting 3.00% sparked the initial shift...
But weakness in the FANG stocks is not helping...
And it looks like FANG stocks are completing their head and shoulders pattern...
As Yields enter the danger zone, so stocks rolled over...
JAKARTA: The incumbent governor of Jakarta, Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, was neck and neck with rival Anies Baswedan in the race to lead the Indonesian capital, early counting by private pollsters showed.
Basuki Tjahaja Purnama (Photo: Reuters)
Former education minister Baswedan had secured 40.54 per cent of the votes, just ahead of Purnama in second place with 39.43 per cent, based on a quick sample count of around 10 per cent of the vote by a private polling firm SMRC. The other candidate, Agus Yudhoyono, was in third place with 20.03 per cent.
Agus Yudhoyono and his wife. (Photo: Reuters)
The Jakarta poll was overshadowed by religious tensions, with major Islamist protests against Christian Purnama, and is being widely seen as a proxy battle for the presidential election in 2019.
If no candidate gets more than 50 per cent of the vote a runoff is expected between the two candidates with the most votes.
(Reporting by Gayatri Suroyo; Writing by Kanupriya Kapoor; Editing by Ed Davies and Michael Perry)
One-hundred-twenty-five employees will soon be out of work at a Siemens facility in southeast Iowa.
The company announced the closure of all Burlington operations on Monday, including Dresser-Rand, Power and Gas, and Power Generation Services. According to a company spokesman, the decision was made to enable Siemens “to meet competitive pressure and reduce costs.” The reductions are expected to take place over the next year as part of a two-phase process.
Dresser-Rand has been a staple in Burlington for 148 years, opening as Murray Iron Works in 1870. The facility was moved to its current location in Flint Ridge Business Park in 2008.
Siemens’ wind turbine factory in nearby Fort Madison will remain open.
(By Steve Putney, KBUR, Burlington)
An 8-year-old boy jumped into action and saved his family from a fire at their Egg Harbor Township home. NBC10's Ted Greenberg speaks to the young hero and his parents.
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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Around 10:15 p.m. Friday night, crews with the Wayne Township Fire Department responded to a working apartment fire.
Upon arrival, crews saw fire and smoke coming from the first floor of a unit in the West Arms Apartment Complex.
Officials say one woman was transported to Eskenazi for non-life threatening injuries.
Three townhouses total were damaged by the blaze, with one unit sustaining more severe fire and smoke damage.
WTFD crews have fire under control at 5864 Magdalene Dr in Westlake Arms Apartments. 3 townhouse units sustained smoke damage & 1 unit sustained severe fire and smoke damage. 1 female was transported to Eskenazi for non life threatening injuries. No cause determined at this time. pic.twitter.com/a1hBXC5stv — Wayne Twp Fire Dept (@Waynetwpfire) February 3, 2018
Wayne Township Victims Assistance is working with residents displaced by the fire.
Right now, the investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing.
Damage is estimated at $50,000.
Before the 2018 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, no team seeded 16th has beaten a No. 1 seed in the event's history.To soften the blow, Tigers fans, Texas Southern did not make history Friday night.The scrappy SWAC tournament champions were outmatched against No. 1 Xavier, which held the Tigers to minutes and minutes of scoring droughts in a 102-83 win.For their part, the Tigers had five players scoring in double digits, led by Demontrae Jefferson's 20 points.Derrick Bruce added 18 points and Robert Lewis scored 14.A bright spot for the Tigers came at the 12:22 mark of the first half when TSU was up by 7 points. The elation was short lived when Xavier went on a 36-17 run into halftime.TSU was the only team in the tournament with a losing record, but added a feather in the cap, winning its first NCAA Tournament game in school history.
The clothing company Vanguard celebrated the 50 anniversary of the Moto Guzzi V7, by creating a limited version of the Vanguard V7.
The idea of the construction of the new model was assigned to Gannet Design, a company of Switzerland. According to Ulfert Janssen of Gannet Design, the Vanguard V7 gained key design elements from the clothing company, it got its own shade of blue from the color of jeans and its saddle acquired special leather to match the jeans feel of Vanguard.
The bike features a specially designed exhaust and it is manufactured with great attention to detail, combining both classic and modern elements. Its tank remained the same, with minor modifications to accommodate the fuel cap, while its subframe was lowered.
According to Ulfert, the design is a little retro and certain details lead us a few decades back. Overall the image of the bike is classic and beautiful.
Best bet
ALNAAS (Race 2, No 7) — Charged late and only just beaten when drifting favourite at Cranbourne. Step to 1600m suits perfectly.
Next best
PREVAILING WINDS (Race 3, No 1) — Ultra consistent and can build on excellent record in competitive race.
MANNING ROAD (Race 7, No 3) — Perfectly drawn to bounce back to winning form after solid effort at Cranbourne.
Value bet
BRYNEICH (Race 8, No 7) — Luckless this campaign. Gets his chance here.
The Trainer
Simon Zahra (Flemington)
CRYSTAL SPIRIT (Race 3, No 2) - “A nice horse with a bright future. Did a lot wrong the other day but still won.”
MANNING ROAD (Race 7, No 3) - “Hasnt done much wrong, slight rise in class but should run well.”
SWORD OF JUSTICE (Race 8, No 6) - “Needs to be outside runners and if he gets the right run, he’ll be competitive.”
The jockey
Fred Kersley
The gun WA apprentice has a select book of rides including TAKE A SELFIE (Race 4, No 7), SHE’S POPULAR (Race 5, No 9), ROKDA KASBA (Race 6, No 4) and WIND FORCE (Race 8, No 5).
WILLIAMSTOWN, N.J. (AP) — The Philadelphia Eagles have surprised a fan who woke up groggy from recent dental surgery asking, “Did I miss the Super Bowl?!?”
She has two tickets for the big game in Minneapolis.
Haley Parks’ father tells NJ.com the team reached out on social media Friday, offering his daughter the tickets.
She says she’s “freaking out” over the news.
Meanwhile, her parents are trying to find flights to Minneapolis.
Her father posted a video on Facebook this week showing the 21-year-old Rutgers student coming out of anesthesia after having her wisdom teeth removed. She babbled about the Eagles through a mouth of cotton packing. The video had been viewed more than a million times.
The Eagles face the New England Patriots on Sunday.
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NATIONAL KEY DEER REFUGE
'Critter Cam' available
A live, local “Critter Cam” has been established on a backcountry island in the National Key Deer Refuge.
The camera is focused on a pair of nesting white-crowned pigeons currently incubating two eggs in their nest.
The public can view the live video feed by visiting either the National Key Deer Refuge or the Great White Heron National Wildlife websites an...
One man is dead and another is injured after they were shot in an attempted robbery in Ozone Park on Monday morning, police say.
The death marks the first shooting homicide in New York of 2017.
Police said the shooting happened on 124th Street in Queens around 3.20 a.m. Monday, when the two victims were approached on the street.
One of the men was shot in the chest and died, police said. He was 31 years old. The other man was shot in the back and is in a stable condition at Jamaica Hospital.
Police are searching for two men who fled the scene in a dark-colored vehicle.
How did President Trump do when it came to responding to the crises of Puerto Rico and Las Vegas? And NFL Quarterback Cam Newton is taking the heat for his sexist comments to a female reporter. Did his apology suffice? Bob Reid weighs in on this week’s Touchdowns and Fumbles.
Chokov was imposed a bail of 10 000, while the measure ruled for his son, Martin Chokov, was changed from detention to house arrest. The Specialized Court of Appeals took the decision after the two had spent nearly eight months in detention during the pre-trial proceedings against them.
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In this winter of our discontent, our cup runneth over with many maladies: Air we cannot breathe, water we cannot drink without getting sick, doctors and hospitals we cannot trust to heal, vegetables we cannot afford even in the supposedly flush season, an economy we cannot trust to grow rapidly.
Our daily news diet feeds us ghastly tales of lynch mobs running unchecked and children being both victims and perpetrators of foulest of deeds. Even that perennial diversion, the political theatre of elections, is reduced to such low drama as to fully deserve Mani Shankar Aiyar’s dreadful ...
TADLEY CALLEVA made it two out of two in the Sydenhams Wessex League’s Division One after their 5-2 win at Hythe and Dibden.
Veteran Paul Coventry gave them an eighth minute lead and added a second midway through the half before George Hallahan made it 3-0 at the break.
Ben Slade pulled one back for the hosts 10 minutes after the re-start, but youngster Archie Fawcett netted his second goal in as many games before Hythe’s Lewis Ray and Brett Denham traded late goals to round off the scoring.
Search for Ghost Ship warehouse fire victims continues in Oakland
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Thirty Virginia State Police troopers graduated from the State Police Training Academy on Friday.
"The troopers received more than 1,600 hours of classroom and field instruction in more than 100 different subjects, including defensive tactics, crime scene investigation, ethics and leadership, survival Spanish, police professionalism, firearms, judicial procedures, officer survival, cultural diversity and crisis management," said police.
The troopers started their 29-week academic, physical, and practical training on March 23.
They will report to their assignments beginning Oct. 10 for the final phase of their training. They will also spend another six weeks paired up with a Field Training Officer to learn their new patrol area.
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Police: 8-year-old suspect in Michigan toddler's home day care death
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MUSKEGON - An 8-year-old is suspected in the death of a 1-year-old boy who was left unsupervised in a home day care in Michigan.
Muskegon Police Chief Jeffrey Lewis tells MLive.com for a story Monday that the toddler's body was found concealed Friday morning in a bedroom. He says the primary witness is only 5 years old. He did not yet know a cause of death.
He said the 1-year-old had been crying and "the 8-year-old dealt with the baby crying."
Bryanna Reasonover told WOOD-TV and WZZM-TV that she found her son's body in a playpen when she went to pick up three children she had dropped off the previous night.
The 8-year-old was taken to a hospital for a mental evaluation.
Police are appealing for anyone who has information about a brawl which broke out in Merewether earlier this month.
An argument between two groups of men broke out in the outdoor area of the bowling club on Kilgour Avenue on the 3rd of June.
A number of patrons got involved in the fight and suffered minor injuries.
Two men in their twenties have already been charged over the incident and will front court later this month.
Police have released the images of two men who they believe can help with their investigations.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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Highlights from day three of the Wimbledon championships on Wednesday (times GMT):
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Canadian Milos Raonic, who finished runner-up in 2016, is up against Australia's John Millman in the second round on Court Two.
U.S. Open finalist Madison Keys is facing Thailand's Luksika Kumkhum, with the American bidding to reach the third round for the fifth time in six Wimbledon appearances.
(Reporting by Hardik Vyas in Bengaluru; editing by Clare Fallon)
A federal judge is warning President Donald Trump's former campaign chairman that he shouldn't be trying his case in the press. That includes drafting opinion essays published in other countries.
U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson told Paul Manafort that his editing of an op-ed that appeared in an English-language newspaper in Ukraine is not something she is going to tolerate.
The judge's warning came after special counsel Robert Mueller's prosecutors discovered that Manafort edited an op-ed published in the Kyiv Post last week. The article appeared under the name of a former Ukraine official. It discussed Manafort's consulting work in Ukraine, which is at the heart of the case against him.
The judge has barred Manafort and the prosecution from making public statements about his case.
A team of scientists have conducted fieldwork in the Kilauea fields since 2015 as part of a four-year Nasa-led research project.
One of the questions they are investigating is how life on ancient Mars could have developed.
Darlene Lim, a geobiologist at the Nasa Ames Research Centre in Silicon Valley and the project’s principal investigator, said: “The reason why there continue to be questions, and programs like ours that go out and try to answer the questions — was Mars habitable? Is it currently habitable? — is that nobody really knows.”
Basaltic terrain can host a huge range of microorganisms which led the scientists to investigate Hawaii.
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ELLISVILLE, Mo. (WAND) – Someone found 13 total dogs in an overheated car in Missouri.
The discovery happened Tuesday morning, when KSDK reports a worker at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch distribution center saw the abandoned car in Ellisville. They looked in its fogged-up windows to find the animals. That person brought them water and notified law enforcement.
Police suspect the dogs were in the car for between six and eight hours, while the car is believed to have been sitting in one place for a few weeks. The outside temperature was 75 degrees.
One of the dogs, which had a core temperature of 107 degrees, died. It and another dog went for treatment at Ellisville Vet Hospital because they were in poor shape.
The station reports several of the dogs have brain damage from the heat. The 12 survivors ended up with St. Louis County Animal Care and Control.
Police suspect two unnamed people are responsible. They are not in custody at this time.
KSDK says it does not know yet if people can adopt any of the dogs.
At least 10 pilgrims from Punjab’s Amritsar city were killed when a private bus in which they were travelling skidded off the road and fell into a gorge in Himachal Pradesh’s Kangra district on Thursday, police said.
Superintendent of Police Sanjiv Gandhi told IANS that over 30 people were injured in the accident, around 200 km from the state capital. They have been admitted to hospitals in Dehra and Tanda towns.
The pilgrims were on their way to the popular Hindu shrine Jwalamukhi when the bus met with an accident near Dhaliara town, some 65 km from Dharamsala district headquarters.
The pilgrims, mostly traders, earlier paid obeisance at the Chintpurni temple in the hill state.
Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh expressed grief over the incident.
In May last year, a bus accident had occurred near this site in which seven people, all from Amritsar, lost their lives. They were returning home after paying obeisance at the Jwalamukhi temple.
Harrison Ford is an accomplished pilot, but he had a close call at John Wayne Airport in California on Monday.
He was flying his single engine Husky airplane, when he mistakenly steered his aircraft toward a taxiway, according to NBC News, instead of the runway that air traffic control had directed him to.
The mistake sent him over American Airlines Flight 1564 carrying 116 passengers and crew.
“Was that airliner meant to be underneath me?” Ford was recorded asking air traffic control. In a word: No. Luckily, he passed over the plane, and the Boeing 737 departed a few minutes later.
The Federal Aviation Administration will be investigating the incident, according to NBC News.
Ford was in a plane crash in March of 2015, which was caused by a loose engine part, according to an investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board.
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Authorities say a Florida man pulled a gun on a martial arts instructor at a church during an argument over using firearms for self-defense.
A St. Lucie County sheriff's office report says martial arts instructor Christopher Lasala was at Grace Christian Academy on Sunday discussing with parents an after-school class he is starting. When one asked about guns, Lasala replied they aren't always the best choice for self-defense.
Lasala and witnesses told deputies that 61-year-old George Meyer overheard Lasala and said martial arts are useless. They say he then pulled a handgun, pointed it at Lasala and said, "Bang, you're dead." Meyer soon put his gun away and left.
Meyer later told deputies he pulled the gun but didn't point it. He has been charged with aggravated assault.
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NEW YORK (AP) - A former ferry captain who helped evacuate hundreds of people from Manhattan after the Sept. 11 terror attacks has died.
Thomas Phelan was 45 and had cancer.
Phelan was a Statue of Liberty ferry captain in 2001. He helped evacuate Lower Manhattan and ferried rescue workers and supplies.
Two years after the attacks he became a firefighter assigned to a marine unit on Staten Island.
Family and friends told the New York Daily News they believe Phelan got cancer from toxic fumes at ground zero.
Scientific evidence linking the attacks to cancer is still unsettled. Researchers studying illnesses among people exposed to the 9/11 dust cloud have found an unusual number of deaths from brain malignancies and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, but fewer deaths than expected from other types of cancer.
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — To deter opioid abuse, Michigan lawmakers say it’s time to rethink the child-resistant prescription vial.
In a Tuesday press conference, Republican and Democratic state representatives unveiled a bill requiring opioids and other Schedule II drugs to be dispensed in lockable vials. Patients would only be able to open the caps through a combination code or biometric recognition system.
The legislation mainly targets teenagers, who most commonly abuse opioids through “pilfering,” or sneaking pills from a friend or relative’s bottle. Under the bill, drug manufacturers would be responsible for reimbursing pharmacies for the costs of the lockable vials.
Other schedule II drugs in the state include medical marijuana, ADHD medication and morphine.
Last year, Michigan was ranked 10th for its number of opioid prescriptions per capita.
Way2Wealth's currency report on USDINR
On Wednesday, the USDINR June contract pair remained marginally lower and tested the low of 64.34 and finally ended at 64.41. The pair is still stuck in the range of 64.30 - 64.65 and is forming a pennant formation. Penetration of either side will provide a clear breakout. Ahead, of Federal Reserve interest rate decision will provide volatility in the pair. However, as the broader scenario is still looking weak, we recommend selling on break of 64.30 for targets of 64.05/63.90.
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After Hillary Clinton lost the election to Donald Trump last November, Katy Perry found solace in pal Lady Gaga.
The performers, both of whom supported Hillary throughout her campaign, were in attendance at the Javits Convention Center in New York City on election night when they got news that Trump had won.
“It was a revelation, it was a reckoning,” Katy told the New York Times. “Gaga and I just looking at each other, and being like, [expletive] it, we need to touch each other.”
In case you missed it, see what Katy told the paper about the evolution of her career too.
Post Malone dethroned
Syracuse-born rapper Post Malone has been dethroned on the Billboard Hot 100 charts after holding the No. 1 spot for eight straight weeks with "Rockstar" feat. 21 Savage. The song fell to No. 2 this week, Billboard announced Monday, after Ed Sheeran rocketed to the top with his new version of "Perfect" featuring Beyonce. (It's the first time Beyonce's topped the charts since "Single Ladies" in 2008.) Malone's "Rockstar" still leads the Streaming Songs charts for an 11th week and has been No. 1 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and Hot Rap Songs charts for two months. Malone released his sophomore album, "Beerbongs and Bentleys," last week.
A woman was struck and killed by a Houston garbage truck near Chinatown on Monday morning. Photo by Jason Lawrence
A pedestrian was struck and killed Monday morning after a Houston garbage truck hit her on a crosswalk.
The elderly woman was crossing Bellaire Boulevard near Chinatown at about 9:20 a.m. when a blue City of Houston Solid Waste Department truck hit her as it made an illegal right turn, according to a press release from the Houston Police Department.
The garbage truck driver, who had been driving north on South Gessner, continued eastbound on Bellaire before being flagged down by someone who told her she had hit a pedestrian, police said.
The elderly woman was pronounced dead at the scene. Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences is determining the person’s identity.
The driver of the truck did not show any visible signs of intoxication and consented to a blood draw, according to the press release.
No charges have been filed and an investigation is continuing.
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - A new study contends that Puerto Rico saw many more deaths than normal in the three months after Hurricane Maria devastated the island, mostly because of problems getting medicines or medical care.
Researchers surveyed a small sample of neighborhoods and from that estimated that up to 4,600 more deaths than usual occurred. That's far more than earlier studies have suggested and at least one independent expert questioned the number in the new study, saying it could be off by thousands.
The research led by Harvard University was published online in the New England Journal of Medicine. It's the latest study to analyze how many people died during or after the Category 4 storm that hit the U.S. territory in September 2017, causing more than an estimated $100 billion in damage.
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Baku. 22 January. REPORT.AZ/ Revealed the details of Armenian soldier Ernest Hovhannisyan's injury, who serves in the Azerbaijan's Nagorno-Karabakh region occupied by Armenia.
Report informs referring to the Armenian media, he was taken to Murastan military hospital in Yerevan. Armenian soldier threw himself through window of occupation army's military unit in Karabakh saying that don't not want to serve: "I will cut my veins, but not to serve".
According to information, Hovhannisyan was called on to serve in the occupation army located in the Nagorno-Karabakh on January 12. He stated that he did not want to serve from the first day of coming.
Press secretary of the Armenian defense ministry Artsrun Hovhannisyan confirmed the incident.
Notably, on January 20, news was reported on the mysterious wounding of Armenian soldier Ernest Hovhannisyan in Nagorno-Karabakh region of Azerbaijan, which is still under occupation of Armenia.
LeBron James and Kawhi Leonard will take center stage in the NBA playoffs today after all the series openers are in the books. The best two-way players in the league are looking to give their respective teams 2-0 series leads, though each took different routes to get their first postseason wins this year.
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ST. LOUIS, Mo. _St. Louis police are looking for a killer this morning. A woman was shot and killed around 11 p.m. Sunday on O’fallon Street near north 17th in the Carr Square neighborhood.
The victim was shot in the head and back and died at that location.
There is no word on a motive.
The average American will spend about $80 on food, drinks and decorations for the big game. This year Super Bowl spending is expected to hit $15.3 billion, according to the National Retail Federation. The forecast is up 8.5% from last year.
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Four out of five Americans say they’re tuning in on Sunday. More people will host watch parties at home as opposed to hitting the bar. Consumers in their late 20s and early 30s will spend about $180 on Super Bowl gear and food on average.
And the new jobs report is out for the month of January. The U.S. added 200,000 new jobs, and unemployment stayed at 4.1%, the lowest since 2000. And American wages are surging 2.9%, the best pace since 2009.
And Nintendo is bringing Mario Kart to smartphones. The gaming giant is bringing the popular game to your device as early as this April
Nintendo announced it has sold more than 14 million Nintendo Switches. Half of the gaming consoles were bought with the Mario Kart game.
A Buffalo Wild Wings in Louisiana is stepping up to help a local homeless man after one of their servers allegedly left a vulgar note on a customer's receipt. Matt Yurus reports.
UPDATE: Odessa Police have made an arrest in connection with the stabbing.
The victim's boyfriend, Raymond Harris, is behind bars and facing charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
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A woman is recovering after being stabbed at an apartment complex in Odessa.
Police say the stabbing stems from a domestic dispute.
Around 5 p.m. Thursday, police were called out to Dixie Square Apartments.
They said a neighbor heard a woman calling for help and that neighbor called police.
When officers got to the scene, they found the victim stabbed several times.
She was taken to Medical Center Hospital in serious but stable condition.
A person of interest is in custody for questioning.
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Roanoke County Supervisor Al Bedrosian failed to win his party’s nomination for a second term, but two other Republican incumbents had no trouble defeating their challengers. WFIR’s Gene Marrano continues our primary team coverage:
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The City of Cranbrook is moving ahead with a fireworks ban over the summer months.
City Council voted Monday night to ban the displays within municipal boundaries from April until the end of October.
The decision was made due to the wildfire risk, with the Cranbrook Fire Department noting an increased fire risk in the region over the last five years.
While Cranbrook residents will be without fireworks for Canada Day, City Council also voted to organize an event that would include a display in the winter months.
City staff have also been directed to send a letter to the Regional District of East Kootenay, seeking a ban on fireworks in rural areas.
Roosevelt trying to get something going to get back in the game. Couple first downs have the Roughriders on the 39. #copreps
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WALB News 10's Re-Essa Buckels helped the family arrange a meeting with those officers on Tuesday night so they could formally show their gratitude. Kenneth Holland and his family were forever grateful to the drug agents who didn't hesitate to come to his rescue when he nearly choked to death.
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Liberty University plans to add new arena to Virginia campus
LYNCHBURG, Va. (AP) — Liberty University plans to add a 125,000-square-foot arena to its Lynchburg campus.
The new arena will be attached to the Vines Center and be used mainly for volleyball and basketball games. It will accommodate 4,000 to 4,500 people. Men's basketball will continue to play in Vines when attendance is expected to be above 4,000.
The News & Advance reports that University President Jerry Falwell Jr. announced the plans last week at the quarterly Town and Gown meeting between city and local college officials. The school plans to open the arena by 2020.
For Liberty, the new arena is the continued buildup of its athletic facilities, including a $29 million indoor football practice center and a $20 million natatorium in 2017.
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Flights from United will replace an airline that's faced complaints about its service from Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD).
Monday, December 11, the airport's commission approved a federally-subsidized $2.8 million a year deal to bring daily flights to Dulles International Airport and Chicago’s O'Hare.
The service will replace Via Air, which the commission said struggled with reliability and providing connections since starting flights last year.
SkyWest will operate the United jet service starting April 3.
“This is a big shift in terms of the type of service this community's had in the past. In the past, we've never had a carrier of SkyWest's scale or sophistication to serve this market, and we've struggled because of that,” said SHD Executive Director Greg Campbell.
SkyWest will provide two flights to-and-from Dulles and one flight to-and-from Chicago on weekdays, with one roundtrip flight to each city on weekends.
Tickets are on sale now through United Airlines.
WASHINGTON (AP) — A lawsuit against a North Carolina city for allegedly discriminating against an African-American-owned television network will go forward after the Supreme Court declined to get involved in the case.
The Supreme Court’s announcement Monday that it would not get involved in the dispute leaves in place a ruling of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit earlier this year that revived the lawsuit. A trial court had initially dismissed it.
Black Network Television claims the City of Greensboro rescinded a $300,000 economic development loan because of race. The city says race had nothing to do with it. Appeals court judges ruled 2-1 that the lawsuit had been improperly dismissed.
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SPAIN: Cats have assumed various roles in human societies: house pets, rodent deterrents, even Internet memes. In Spain, some 1,000 years ago, it appears that they were also exploited for their fur. Analysis of nine cat skeletons from a medieval rubbish pit at the El Bordellet site shows that the skinning process left definitive cut marks on the bones. The cats ranged from 6 to 25 months in age, apparently the optimal age for producing a suitably sized hide but young enough so the fur was unlikely to have been damaged. —Jason Urbanus
A child was struck by probes from a police Taser weapon Friday morning during a career fair event at the Edna Moyle Primary School on Grand Cayman.
According to a police report on the incident: “There was no electrical discharge of the Taser during this accident. The child was not ‘Tazed’.”
The RCIPS said the incident occurred during a demonstration of police equipment.
“The probes on a Taser were accidentally released, breaking the skin on a child at the demonstration.”
The child, whose age was not given, was treated at the school and did not require further medical treatment. The incident has been referred to the Police Professional Standards Unit for an internal investigation.
“The RCIPS apologizes for any alarm the accident caused to children and others participating in the event,” the police report noted.
PARIS (Reuters) - French security software maker Gemalto (GTO.AS) has until Friday to review the unsolicited all-cash bid made by consulting firm Atos (ATOS.PA), Gemalto’s board said on Tuesday.
The shadow of an attendee is cast below a logo of Franco-Dutch technology firm Gemalto during a news conference in Paris February 25, 2015. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes
“The company subsequently informed Atos that it would carefully review the proposal and respond to it before such date,” it said in a statement.
Atos offered 4.3 billion euros ($5.06 billion), or 46 euros a share, dividend included, to buy all of Gemalto to boost its cyber security services as states and big corporations seek to cope with a growing number of attacks on the Internet worldwide.
Gemalto has taken Deutsche Bank (DBKGn.DE) and JPMorgan (JPM.N) as financial advisor. Law firm Allen & Overy acts as its legal advisor.
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Gov. Bruce Rauner joined The Steve Cochran Show to discuss the latest with the state’s school funding plan. The Governor continues to be frustrated with Speaker Madigan and his unwillingness to compromise.
Key Stat : Nate Schmidt recorded the least ice time of all Capitals defensemen , but you already knew that, now, didn't you? For being the so-called "7th defenseman" on the Washington Capitals , Nate Schmidt sure played like...oh, I don't know, probably the first- or second-best. Let's roll the ol' ticker-stat-tape, shall we? When Nate Schmidt was on the ice, his Goals Against/60 rate was 2nd lowest among Caps defensemen, after only his partner, Brooks Orpik.
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Court rules against Tele on Rush case. Actor Geoffrey Rush has had a win in his defamation case against the Daily Telegraph over a front page story alleging inappropriate behaviour during his stint in the Sydney Theatre Company’s production of King Lear. In a judgement delivered this morning, Federal Court Justice Michael Wigney ruled that Nationwide News, the Tele’s parent company, could not argue the truth defence because there was insufficient detail in its defence, and he also ruled out a significant part of its qualified privilege argument. Nationwide News’ subpoena for the Sydney Theatre Company was set aside, with the judgement calling it a “fishing” expedition.
Sunrise’s child protection follow-up. Sunrise has finally followed up its error-ridden, all-white panel discussion of removing Aboriginal children from their families with a panel of experts on Aboriginal child protection and health (but still without an apology).
Stamp duty is damaging the economy because it stops people from living where they want and forces them to spend longer commuting, a think tank says.
The Adam Smith Institute suggests that stamp duty is costing the economy an extra £9.28 billion because it is gumming up the housing market and stopping people from living where they want. The estimated economic damage is on top of the £11.6 billion that stamp duty cost homeowners last year.
Official figures suggest that the number of people spending at least two hours commuting rose by a third to more than 3.7 million between 2011 and 2015.
Adjoining the vast trail system of The Bedford Riding Lanes and with 1,000 feet of frontage on the Beaver Dam River, this iconic 58-acre compound is set amid the great estates of Bedford. Supremely private and with multiple dwellings the property is bucolic; defined by large stretches of fenced pasture, stands of weeping willow and an allee of sugar maples leading to an internal network of bridle trails. A distinct equestrian center includes two barns-totaling 14 stalls and indoor and outdoor riding arenas-measuring 205' by 75' and 205' by 90'. Constructed in the 1920s the main residence faces west. It is simple, warm and unpretentious with a lovely swimming pool and stone cabana. A brick guest house, tennis court and separate guest cottage are all accessed from their own driveway. Two staff apartments are adjacent to the stables. Pastoral, farm-like and simply beautiful, the property known as Le Bestiaire is offered for the first time in over 50 years. Additional land available.
Chris Landry graduated from LSU. He was a graduate assistant football coach there and assistant football coach there in the 1980s. He worked with Nick Saban in the NFL and helped facilitate Saban being hired by LSU. He’s worked as a consultant to LSU head football coaching searches and continues to live in Baton Rouge. […]
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A major renewable energy plant and water filtration system set to dramatically improve power and water supplies at the Pilbara’s Mingullatharndo Aboriginal community have been opened.
The community’s advanced new facilities — a membrane technology water treatment plant and solar diesel hybrid power system with battery storage — were opened by Federal Member for Durack Melissa Price at a commissioning event at Mingullatharndo yesterday morning,
In what could be a pilot project for other Aboriginal communities in WA, the new systems will provide the entirety of Mingullatharndo’s potable water supply and 80 per cent of its power, stopping residents from having to go out of their way to avoid contaminated water and deal with unreliable and expensive electricity.
For more information, pick up next week’s copy of The Pilbara News.
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LAHORE :The library of Information Technology University (ITU) in collaboration with the university’s Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC) organized a session Friday on “Optimising Information Searching and Retrieval Skills”.
ITU QEC and Library Director Dr Muhammad Ramzan was the resource person for the session. He briefed the participants about searching online databases to find authentic and reliable information, identifying and refining search terms and using best search strategies, to stay on top of the literature in the respective field using automatic alerts, RSS feeds and tracking engines and discovering the ITU library’s vast digital resources.
Montreal police are confirming the body of a renowned McGill University music professor has been found a few days she had gone missing.
Eleanor Stubley, 57, was last seen Aug. 7 in southwestern Montreal.
Police say her disappearance and death are not connected to a criminal act but they are refusing to provide further details.
Stubley's body was found Sunday in the same neighbourhood where she was last seen.
She was the associate dean in the graduate studies department at McGill's Schulich School of Music.
Saturday morning, the Bluejay wrestlers stamped their regular season with a 5th place finish at the Wisconsin Valley Conference meet in Stevens Point. Finishing the day with 137.5 points, the guys finished ahead of Wisconsin Rapids and Wausau-East , trailing 4th place Stevens Point by 22 points .
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A spat between two Times Square straphangers over a newspaper ended in violence Tuesday when one of them threw a punch and the other returned the favor by slashing him on the side of his head with a box-cutter, cops said.
The dispute started on the northbound A/C platform at the 42nd Street/Port Authority stop shortly after noon and led to both of the men being arrested, cops said.
According to a cop at the scene, the fight started when Mohammed Gurnah, 19, sat on some newspapers Caroberto Cordero, 42, had set down on a bench. The dispute escalated, and Gurnah threw a punch, and Cordero reciprocated by brandishing a box cutter and slashing him behind the ear, police said.
Police say they have surveillance camera footage of the incident.
Cordero was arrested at Columbus Circle, cops said. The weapon was recovered.
Gurnah was taken to St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital for a non-critical wound and also arrested, police said.
A man arrested at the weekend by police investigating the paramilitary-style shooting of a man in the Bogside last Tuesday night, has been released unconditionally.
The 32 year old man from the Lettershandoney area was arrested in relation to the shooting in Lisfannon Park last week as well as a previous attack in Glenowen in March.
Police confirmed that people who have been arrested under the Terrorism Act must either be charged or released unconditionally as bail is not permitted under the terms of the Terrorism Act.
“Interviews under arrest are a key part of all investigative strategies and the police service is committed to following all lines of enquiry to keep our communities safe from those who would seek to cause serious harm,” the PSNI said.
VARMLAND, Sweden (NBC) — Check out this footage of a rare white moose in Sweden that has gone viral.
The BBC says there are only about 100 white moose in the country.
According to the BBC, “The moose aren’t albino, but grow white fur from a genetic mutation”.
Albino animals are pure white with pink or red eyes.
WASHINGTON — The Pentagon announced Tuesday it had awarded a sole-source contract to United Airlines for work related to the forcible removal of President Bashar al-Assad from Syria.
The contract, worth $2.1 billion, tasks the airline company with locating Assad, grabbing him from his seat in the presidential palace, and “dragging him out of Damascus by his arms.” The contract also notes that Assad should be “asked several times, politely” to give up his seat of power, though if he refuses, United workers should bloody his nose up a bit, according to the posting at FedBizOpps.
Singer, Burna Boy, has come out to clear the air on his style of song which has been described in many medium as dancehall.
Burna Boy after enjoying smooth journey in the industry cleared the air recently stating that he does not do ‘dancehall’ music rather ‘Afro Fusion.’
In his words, “Burna boy is "NOT" a "Dance Hall Artist". "AFRO FUSION" is what Burna Boy Does. Love, Positivity and Truth!”
The singer has been enjoying the good life that comes with fame and he has been doing his thing without noise as he is not always about the awards that comes with work but what he is able to dish out to his teaming fans.
Oakhurst author Tristan Polly recently released his first book, Love, Life, and Darkness: A Collection of the Strange and Beautiful, available on Amazon and potentially soon in Mountain Area bookstores. Mark Evan Smith Sierra Star
Democratic Gubernatorial Candidates Face Off in Live Debate
by Ellis Eskew
Gubernatorial candidates Sue Bell Cobb, Christopher Countryman, James Fields, Walt Maddox, and Doug Smith took the stage in Birmingham Tuesday night.
All candidates say they are for a lottery, for medical marijuana, and against legislation that would discriminate against the LGBTQ community.
There were some heated moments when Sue Bell Cobb and Walt Maddox exchanged jabs.
While Alabama has been an overwhelmingly Republican state,
political analyst Steve Flowers says Democrats may actually have a chance this year.
“This time last year I would’ve have said the odds are insurmountable for a Democrat to win. I’m not going to say that this year because Doug Jones proved me wrong. A Democrat did win again. It was unique. It was a special election. So a Democrat can win. Sue Bell Cobb and Walt Maddox will be sellable candidates,” said Flowers.
The Republican candidates debated last week.
The primary election is June 5th.
Rebels had warned that if the army did not end its assault by 8pm Saturday, they would consider the truce void. However, the deadline came and went with no official reaction from the opposition.
The regime is keen to regain control of the outskirts of Damascus, the capital and seat of power in Syria. Wadi Barada is of greatest strategic importance as the valley is the primary source of water for five million people living in Damascus and the surrounding countryside.
Residents have been without running water since an attack on the water supply on December 22.
The government says the Islamist group Jaish Fateh al-Sham, which is not included in the ceasefire deal, has a presence in the area.
The Free Syrian Army deny the claims - just one point of friction and confusion in the deal which could lead to its collapse.
Brandon Gamble is being called a “hero dad”. He was able to rescue his 5 children when fire broke out at their Forest Park Home. But, Gamble became trapped inside the home, and didn’t make it out.
The fire happened around 2 a.m. Thursday on Burks Road. Neighbors say they were awakened by screams and saw Gamble’s wife Tyesha standing outside the home bleeding. They say they saw the father dropping the children out a window. And, while they say they believed Gamble had made it out of the burning home, they were shocked to learned that he did not survive.
Garden City Police are looking for a missing nine-year-old runaway.
Investigators say Kymoni Matthews, a black male, was last seen on Brampton Road. A K9 tracked him toward Highway 21, but lost the scent. Matthews was wearing a red shirt and khaki pants.
Lt. Don Chapman says this is not an abduction, but they are concerned given the boy's age and the time of day.
Police, the K9 unit, and Garden City Fire are all searching.
If you've seen Matthews or know where he may be, please call 911 dispatch or 912.652.6500.
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HARWINTON, Conn. (WFSB) — Connecticut State Police have charged a Bristol man in connection with the illegal disposal of the baby’s body near the city’s reservoir in Harwinton in March.
Police charged 21-year-old Benjamin R Edgerly with illegal disposal of a dead body an conspiracy to commit concealment of delivery on Friday.
The arrest of Edgerly comes after the body of a baby was found at the Bristol Reservoir #4, near Route 72 and Route 4 on March 21. The body was discovered by Bristol Water Department employees, who were inspecting the reservoir.
The infant was identified after the mother talked to state police. He was a baby boy between 1 and 2 weeks old, state police said.
The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will determine the cause of death for the infant. Investigators are still trying to figure out what happened.
Edgerly is being held on a $100,000 bond. He was arraigned at Torrington Superior Court on Friday.
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — Authorities in Honduras are accusing five federal lawmakers of diverting public funds to their own use.
Honduras' chief prosecutor and the head of the Organization of American States' anti-corruption mission in the country announced the case Monday.
They say the investigation found that in late 2015 thousands of dollars were transferred from the government to a non-profit organization for community projects. Prosecutors say the non-profit immediately cut checks to the five federal deputies and the projects never materialized.
Authorities have asked the Supreme Court to suspend the suspects as deputies and are seeking their arrest.
Oklahoma's Attorney General has charged a mother and daughter with Medicaid fraud after authorities say they submitted false claims.
In a news release, Mike Hunter says his Medicaid Fraud Control office filed the charges against 43-year-old Heather Doss of Tulsa and her mother, 59-year-old Lexie Batchelor of Atoka.
Batchelor is charged with three counts of Medicaid fraud and one count of identity theft, and Heather Doss is charged with one count of Medicaid fraud and one count of identity theft.
According to court documents, between 2010 and 2016, the two were submitting false claims to the Oklahoma Health Care Authority.
The news release goes on to say Batchelor and Doss are accused of fraudulently using client Medicaid identification numbers to submit false claims. Hunter says agents found 197 client identities fraudulently used to submit claims.
Storm knocks out power, leaves behind damage in north Iowa
MASON CITY, Iowa (AP) — Thousands of people lost power when a powerful thunderstorm swept through several communities in northern Iowa.
Howling winds of up to 70 mph were reported Monday evening as hail pounded the Clear Lake-Mason City area. Several trees were toppled, power lines were knocked down and a dock was destroyed on Clear Lake.
No injuries have been reported.
Alliant Energy says the outages peaked at just over 10,000 customers, but power was expected to be restored to all by late Tuesday morning.
Street flooding also was reported in low-lying spots, especially under viaducts.
Katherine Feagin of York County died in May at age 23. The mission fund at Union Baptist Church in Filbert has been named in her honor after Feagin spent her life disabled dreaming of being an African missionary. Contributed photo
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Sinolink Worldwide Holdings Ltd :
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Burglary rash hits rural Otis Police said the rural community has seen up to 10 home burglaries during the past two-to-three weeks. Check out this story on CurrentArgus.com: http://www.currentargus.com/story/news/crime/2017/06/10/burglary-rash-hits-rural-otis/385796001/ Do you know what to do if you see something bad happening? Here are some tips.
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Feb. 4 is World Cancer Day, an annual opportunity to raise awareness of cancer and encourage its prevention, detection and treatment. In the area of detection, Faith Lapidus reports that researchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center in Baltimore, Maryland, are developing a blood test that screens for eight different types of cancer.
What’s a soccer coach to do in the moment of truth?
U.S. men’s national team coach Bruce Arena will lead his side into its biggest game in decades Friday when it hosts Panama in the final round of 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying in the CONCACAF region. With two games remaining, USA controls its destiny for automatic qualification but anything less than victory against Panama will plunge the soccer nation into crippling nervousness.
Should Clint Dempsey, USA’s joint-record goal scorer, start or play the super-sub role? How and where should Arena deploy phenom playmaker Christian Pulisic?
On this week’s edition of the “NESN Soccer Show,” Marc DiBenedetto and Marcus Kwesi O’Mard name their ideal USA starting lineup for the crucial clash with Panama. See where they agree and disagree in the above video.
You can also watch the entire episode here.
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George Michael’s Boyfriend Backtracks On Details About The Singer’s Last Night
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Pranks are all fun and games, unless someone actually thinks it’s real. In a worst case scenario, pranking your spouse could cause the relationship to end.
them cheating pranks & breakup pranks highkey emotional abuse. i’m not fw it at all. let a mf do that to me & we really done lol but y’all do you — poet (@fiineapplepizza) February 23, 2018
Fortunately, this famous Youtube couple didn’t split after the wife’s disgusting, but hilarious prank — but her husband was livid:
Are you breaking up? Or nah.
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Hank Aaron talks about being able to give back to young people through the Young Scholars Summer Research Program. and about what he most proud of through all his programs, mainly following in the footsteps of Andrew Young.
On Dec. 8th members of the Blackfalds RCMP conducted a traffic stop on Hwy. 2, near 67th St. An investigation was entered into and the driver was arrested for possession of substances under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. A further search of the driver and vehicle yielded a large seizure of cocaine and methamphetamine as well as a firearm, cash and cell phones. The estimated total value of drugs and cash seized is in excess of $80,000.00.
A 29-year-old has been charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking, possession of property obtained by crime over $5000.00, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and unauthorized possession of a firearm.
He was released on $10,000 cash bail and is scheduled to appear in Red Deer Provincial Court in January.
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Research has proven being an early riser is good for your health, but if your a night owl, can you change, Dr Cunnington says yes and gives some easy tips.
Listen to the podcast here.
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Who is Dr David Cunnington?
Dr David Cunnington is a specialist sleep physician delivering quality healthcare to clients with complex sleep problems and promoting sleep health through education, research and advocacy.
David is the co-director of Melbourne Sleep Disorders Centre, a multi-disciplinary sleep clinic for the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders.
JLT Mobile Computers to Showcase the Importance of Rugged IT Solutions for Mining Operations at CIM 2017 Convention in Montreal Teaming up with Arizona Commerce Authority, JLT Mobile Computers to highlight its VERSO 15 rugged computer, offering the most effective solution for demanding applications in the harsh environment of mining CHANDLER, Ariz., US, April 17th, 2017 * * * JLT Mobile Computers , a leading developer and manufacturer of reliable computers for demanding environments, will be attending Canada's premier mining event, CIM 2017 Convention, from April 30 to May 3 at the Palais des CongrA s de MontrA©al to show its rugged computers with proven reliability that increases productivity and minimizes costly interruptions in mining operations.
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April 28 Nemetschek SE
* Says gets off to extremely dynamic start in 2017, very strong revenue growth and greater profitability
* Q1 revenue 96.3 million eur
* Says Q1 EBITDA increases over-proportionally compared to revenue, reaching eur 26.3 million (+25.5%)
* Says EBITDA margin improves further to 27.4%
* Says optimistic forecast affirmed for entire year 2017
* Says anticipates group revenue ranging from eur 395 million to eur 401 million (+17% to 19%)
* Purely organic growth is expected to be between 13% and 15%
* Forecast for group EBITDA remains unchanged at between eur 100 million and eur 103 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The Junior League of Birmingham, Inc. will host award winning career and life style coach Sherry Welsh, 7-8:30 p.m., Oct. 19 at the Baldwin Public Library, 300 W Merrill St., Birmingham.
“Welsh’s lecture is designed to help audience members find their voice to communicate more effectively, whether they are for asking for a raise, more responsibility at the office, more independence, more time or any other goal,” according to a press release from the Junior League.
Tickets for the event are $40 for nonmembers and $25 for members and includes Welsh’s book, “Slow Down-Unexpected Way To Thrive As A Leader”. Purchase tickets at www.jlbham.org/product-category/training-opportunities.
For more information, visit www.jlbham.org.
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Mounties say the truck driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with police.
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It’s that wonderful time of the year! That time of family, cheer, giving, and warm tidings. Yes the holidays are here and to add to those warm spirits is a touch of holiday soul! On December 21, 2017, the Inland Empire will experience the soulful sounds of Musiq SoulChild, the heartfelt melodies of VH1 Love & Hip Hop LA Keyshia Cole, and the raw emotions of Ro James. It’s the Holiday Soul Concert and the stage is being set for a night of true entertainment.
It isn’t just college campuses. The nation’s K-12 schools are also turning into hotbeds of political activism. As students protest gun violence, teachers are demanding higher pay, better benefits and more education funding overall.
The news isn’t that school systems want additional resources—it was ever thus. But the hardball tactics of teachers unions, and the rate at which they have succeeded in recent weeks, is extraordinary. The latest example comes from Arizona, where teachers and support staff plan to walk off the job...
Discover behind the scene action from SANKUANZ Spring Summer 2018 menswear collection, presented during the Paris Fashion Week.
In charge of behind the scenes photography for D’SCENE / MMSCENE magazine was photographer Benoit Auguste.
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Dominion Virginia Power plans to bury coal ash in unlined pits in Chesterfield County.
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A driver is dead after being killed in a single vehicle crash in Summerville, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol.
Authorities say it happened along College Park Road and Edgebrook Drive around 11:40 p.m. on Friday night.
The driver was heading westbound along College Park Road when their truck ran off the left side of the road and overturned.
The driver died from their injuries after being trapped inside the truck.
Authorities say the driver was not wearing a seat belt during the time of the crash.
SC Highway officials are still investigating.
Check back later for details. This is a developing story.
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Johannesburg – Motorists have been advised to avoid the Rosettenville area as residents have embarked on a protest - blocking several streets with burning tyres and stones.
Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department spokesperson, Chief Superintendent Wayne Minnaar, said Geranium Street was still blocked off to traffic between Prairie Street and Main Street, following the protests that begun early this morning.
The REZA crime network tweeted that the protests had xenophobic overtones.
Minnaar said the community were protesting about crime in the area.
“They are also alleging that security guards are collaborating with criminals inside the mall," he said.
Minnaar confirmed that that negotiations between the community leaders, JMPD and SAPS, to stabilise the situation, were underway
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‘They came here to protect us, but all they’ve brought is destruction,’ April 13
“Some days, I imagine strangling my daughter to death,” said Janila Jean, who was 16 years old when a UN peacekeeper from Brazil raped her at gunpoint.
This is an alarming statement with empathetic understanding. The situation in Haiti with peacekeepers is extremely disturbing, yet disgustingly common. I can’t believe that globally we still turn a blind eye to such horrendous acts on vulnerable people.
The selfish, inhuman behaviour of a “peacekeeper” has unbelievable, lifelong consequences that affect only innocent people.
The Greenville High School boys track team participated in an indoor meet at Eastern Illinois University Saturday.
Two athletes earned medals. Hunter Matthews placed 7th in the high jump and Jonathan Hall was 7th in the 800 meter run.
Hall had previously finished 10th in the 800 meter run at the Carbondale indoor meet.
Some parents are opting to keep kids at home until Midlands school threats are fully investigated
TEMPE, AZ - ASU police have arrested Joseph Mackinder, the man who was wanted for exposing himself to a female student on March 31. [RELATED: Man in Captain America shirt flashed ASU student on campus ] Mackinder was being sought after by ASU police for flashing a female student in the psychology building. His description in a wanted flier tweeted by ASU police stated that he was last seen wearing a Captain America shirt.
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Dr. Leon Finney, Jr. is a well-known Chicago businessman, civic leader, and owner of Leon's, stopped by WCL Friday to share some history, some BBQ and some news.On Monday we were talking about the story of Denzel Washington coming to the South Side looking for a BBQ place. He stopped at an older woman's home to ask, and he was talking about Leon's Bar-B-Q! Val went on to tell the story of how she has never had Leon's, so they had to be invited in!Plus, they brought food for the entire studio audience!!!The family's restaurants closed in 2011 - but once again you'll be able to taste the great BBQ from Leon's - because they are opening a new restaurant:The Grand OPENING of LEON'S Bar-B-Q Restaurant will be on Thanksgiving Eve...November 22, 20171528 EAST 63RD STREETOwners:Dr. Leon D. Finney, Jr. &Kristin Finney-Cooke
A former official with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms at the Department of Justice said police in Austin, Texas are trying to determine whether the recent explosions in the city are linked, or whether there is a "copycat" bomber. (March 19) AP
DETROIT - We're looking at a very hot July 4, 2018 with chances for rain.
High temperatures are expected to be in the 90s on Wednesday, but it's the combination of those temps and high humidity that will put the heat index near 100 degrees F or more. A heat advisory is in effect in Metro Detroit from noon to 8 p.m.
With the high humidity, meteorologist Brandon Roux is forecasting scattered or isolated thundershowers with "some heavy downpours possible, so keep an eye to the skies especially for those of you south of I-94, but don’t cancel any plans."
According to Weather Underground's data, the high temperature on July 4, 2017 was 80 degrees in Detroit. The record high for Detroit on July 4 is 100 degrees.
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Phil Kessel is starting to get comfortable with the Stanley Cup. So much so that he's using it as a serving vessel.
The Penguins winger posted a pair of photos to his Instagram account Monday that showed him smiling over the hot dog-filled trophy.
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While the Cup is accustomed to being employed in all sorts of debauchery during its summer tours with winning players, this may be a first.
Sadly, there was no immediate word on whether Kessel considers a hot dog a sandwich.
Three people were sent to hospital with serious injuries after a car accident in Robson Saturday afternoon.
Only one vehicle was involved and the three people were all inside.
The vehicle rolled over near Rialto Creek Forest Service Road.
Two people were taken to hospital via ambulance and one was taken by helicopter.
RCMP are investigating the crash.
On Friday the NCAA suspended Syracuse basketball coach Jim Boeheim for nine games, took away a dozen scholarships and vacated 108 wins for a host of violations. The Orange’s ridiculous response was a...
By Messenger Staff | Published Wednesday, June 14, 2017
Wise County’s three representatives in the Oil Bowl factored into a victory for the East squad Saturday in the Oil Bowl.
The East beat the West 20-14 with Paradise tackle Jared Richardson, Decatur guard Terry Lee Hogan and running back Payton McAlister on the field.
McAlister ran for 57 yards on 10 carries. He caught six passes for 44 yards.
Public access to video and audio recordings of someone's death would be banned under a bill filed in the Legislature, attracting concerns from open government and transparency advocates who say it would squelch oversight of law enforcement. Rep. Chris Latvala, R-Clearwater, filed HB 661 last week.
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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell has reiterated that ace Jimmy Nelson will not resume throwing until spring training and won't be ready for opening day as he comes back from a shoulder injury.
Nelson was 12-6 with a 3.49 ERA last season. The right-hander was hurt Sept. 8 diving back to first after rounding the base after getting a single.
"I talked to him last week, he's doing great and he's very encouraged by how he's recovering," Counsell said Monday at the winter meetings. "Look, the loss of Jimmy Nelson, it hurts. I knew when it happened, I said this is going to hurt more in 2018 than it does the last five starts."
"But in 2018 when you go back to a 25-man roster and you lose a guy that's pitching into the seventh inning three times a month, through the seventh inning, that's when it hurts," he said.
Alexander Zverev shocked second seed Roger Federer in straight sets in the Montreal Masters final to win his fifth title of the season and announce himself as an emerging star for the US Open.
The 20-year-old German used his booming serve to overpower Federer 6-3, 6-4 yesterday morning (Singapore time) as the Swiss superstar never got a chance to get into the match.
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The rivalry between Qatar and Saudi Arabia has played out across the whole Middle East and helps to explain the region’s chaos.
His early life wasn't easy — as a child, Ralph Burns, now 64, was abandoned, and he had to drop out of school in the third grade — but he found his calling in music, playing the guitar at parties and bars and becoming a pastor.
Burns never learned how to read during his youth, and while it "embarrassed me sometimes, I got over that," he told Local 8 News in Knoxville. He wanted to learn and people tried to teach him over the years, but things didn't click until Burns met Sydney Osborne, a volunteer with the Friends of Literacy group. The pair have spent the last 18 months working together for two hours a week, with Osborne teaching Burns the letters and sounds of the alphabet. Burns can now read at a first grade level, and is looking forward to improving his skills. "This opens up a whole word," he said. "I can go into a restaurant and almost read the menu." Catherine Garcia
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Atlantic City's casinos saw gambling revenue increase 4.3 per cent in May compared to a year ago, to more than $229 million.
And if the now-shuttered Trump Taj Mahal were removed from the equation, the seven surviving casinos would have posted a 12- per cent increase last month.
Figures released Wednesday by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement also show the continued steady rise of internet gambling revenue in the largest online market in the country. Online gambling revenue was up more than 27 per cent in May.
Only Bally's saw a revenue decrease in May, and it was a minuscule decline.
It's the most wonderful time of the year and Tamarack is certainly relishing in the holiday spirit.
Join us on Wednesday October 11 for our October Business Mixer. Our Mixer is hosted by Rancho Buena High School. Food will be provided by VUSD Culinary CTE students! Come mingle with new contacts, make new connections, enjoy great food, rare raffle prizes and have fun! All are welcome. General Admission: $20.00, Chamber Members: $5.00.
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Chad Nickisch has been appointed assistant vice president and branch manager at the Peoples Bank Barkley Financial Center. Nickisch has 18 years of experience in retail banking in Bellingham with a focus on consumer and small business lending. He is a longtime Bellingham resident, and volunteers as a board member for several local nonprofits, including the Mount Baker Kidney Center.
Peoples Bank is headquartered in Bellingham and has 25 branches throughout Washington.
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- A Democratic state representative has decided to retire.
Aaron Collins, a spokesman for Assembly Minority Leader Gordon Hintz, says Terese Berceau won't run for re-election this fall.
The 67-year-old Berceau has represented portions of Madison in the Assembly since 1998. She is perhaps best known for pushing to raise the beer tax. She says she's tired of being in the minority and watching Republican leaders throw all her ideas in the "wastebasket."
She says she may work for the state Democratic Party or look for work at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
She's the second Assembly member to decide not to seek re-election in recent weeks. Republican Rep. Jesse Kremer announced last month he won't run for a third term, saying he plans to return to his job as a pilot.
Pechanga Resort & Casino expects 1,000 applicants to attend a pair of job fairs on Thursday and Friday, June 15-16.
The Temecula Valley resort is beefing up its staff for a $285 million expansion project it expects to complete by the end of the year.
Thursday’s fair is for hotel staff, and Friday’s fair is for food and beverage positions.
The job fairs will run 8 a.m.-9 p.m. both days.
Information: www.pechanga.com/careers
Remember last year when Todd Neville and Nancy Sikes-Kline stopped Mayor Shaver from getting money moved from the mobility “study” account to the street paving account in the city budget?
Remember when City “Manager” John Regan argued against adding money to street paving?
Unfortunately, they were successful.
Well, the other day a neighbor blew-out a tire and bent a rim when he hit one of John Regan’s many, many potholes.
The one below is on Cordova St, but it has many “brothers and sisters” throughout our city.
But, hey! We’ve gotten SO MUCH from the couple hundred thousand we’ve spent on that terrific mobility study (like closing Cathedral Place and losing parking spaces on San Marco Ave to make room for bike lanes).
Thanks Todd Neville and Nancy Sikes-Kline for preserving the money for out-of-town consultants and for under-funding our streets.
And a particular big THANK YOU to John Regan.
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TAMARAC, Fla. — Florida deputies say a man meant to kill himself — and accidentally killed his roommate and their dog as well — by running his car in their garage.
Broward Sheriff’s spokeswoman Gina Carter told reporters that the first man was found dead with a suicide note in the garage Wednesday morning. They found the bodies of his roommate and dog inside the townhome in Tamarac, also apparently killed by carbon monoxide fumes from the car.
Carter said the deaths of the second man and the dog appeared to be an accident. The men’s names have not been released.
Firefighters evacuated the connecting townhomes, but no one else required treatment.
Colin Ryan has become the second member of Clare's 2013 All-Ireland-winning team to announce his retirement this week.
The Newmarket-on-Fergus clubman follows in the footsteps of Brendan Bugler by confirming his decision to step away from the inter-county scene.
Ryan made his senior debut for the Banner in 2007 and two years later won an U21 All-Ireland medal.
He was the top scorer in Championship hurling during the memorable Liam MacCarthy-winning season four years ago, with a haul of 70 points helping Clare claim just their fourth ever All-Ireland title.
Ryan took an extended break from the inter-county scene in January, but today took to social media to announce a permanent decision.
Junk status requires some drastic changes of plans to avoid unnecessary and expensive borrowing. The Kriel power station, for instance, produces 3,000MW and is not scheduled for decommissioning before 2023. It is paid for and produces more power than three units at the new power stations, which are being built with borrowed money. Would it not be better to keep Kriel going for another 10 years and postpone the building of some of the new Medupi and Kusile units?
Similarly, Komati is not due for decommissioning until 2024, so why close down units now? The fully depreciated power stations produce much cheaper electricity than new units. Junk status also means a stagnant economy and, probably, a declining demand for electricity.
The situation calls for an urgent rethink.
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According to Batavia police, officers responded to the crash in the 1200 block of Wind Energy Pass about 5:25 p.m. Saturday. The man driving the motorcycle was pronounced dead on the scene.
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A woman was stabbed to death early this morning. Las Vegas Metro Police say the attack happened in the 59-hundred block of Whitney Avenue near Tropicana and Boulder Highway.
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Best mince pies for 2017 - Top offers from gin-filled to vegan festive treats at Waitrose, Aldi, Tesco and more
Mince Pies aren't just for Santa Claus on Christmas Eve, they are a staple part of your dinner party diet and winter snacking throughout the festive season. From boozy mince pies, to luxury, and even gluten-free mince pies - we've tracked down all the top picks from the supermarkets this year and rated them on price, filling and style. Here are the best offers and deals on mince pies so you can choose wisely for your 2017 Christmas food shop.
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas officials and a medical supply company want to toss out a lawsuit over the firm’s claims the state misleadingly obtained an execution drug now that the prison system’s supply of the drug has expired.
Attorneys for the state and McKesson Medical-Surgical, Inc. on Monday asked the state Supreme Court to dismiss the case over Arkansas’ now-expired supply of vecuronium bromide, one of three drugs used in the state’s lethal injection process. Arkansas’ supply of the drug expired on March 1.
The state had appealed a Pulaski County judge’s preliminary injunction preventing Arkansas from using the drug after McKesson sued. The state Supreme Court last April stayed that ruling, which allowed Arkansas to resume executions for the first time in nearly 12 years.
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Antonio Conte has thanked John Terry for his efforts off the field this season
Terry has spent much of this season on the sidelines, unable to unseat Chelsea's back-three of Gary Cahill, David Luiz and Cesar Azpilicueta.
The 36-year-old has also been troubled with injuries and has made just seven appearances in all competitions for the Blues.
However, despite his absence on the field, Antonio Conte has revealed he has been hugely influential off it, playing his part in Chelsea's 13-game winning streak.
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Milan, Juventus and Roma are all reportedly interested in PSG midfielder Adrien Rabiot.
The 21-year-old is currently under contract until 2019 with the Parisian side, but was reported to have asked for a loan move in January.
According to calciomercato.it, Milan and Juve are the two most likely candidates to make a bid for the unsettled youngster.
Roma are said to be more interested in young Atalanta star Franck Kessie, but may turn their attention to Rabiot if such a bid fails.
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Wyoming man dies in Montana kayaking accident
RED LODGE, Mont. (AP) — A 65-year-old Wyoming man who died in a weekend kayaking accident in south-central Montana was a long-time member of the Park County (Wyoming) search and rescue team and was the leader of its swift-water rescue team.
Carbon County officials said Edward Conning of Cody, Wyoming, died Sunday after his kayak became submerged under a downed tree on Rock Creek south of Red Lodge.
The coroner's office says Conning drowned.
Lance Mathess, spokesman for the Park County Wyoming Sheriff's Office, said Conning was a 20-year member of the volunteer search and rescue team and served as a mentor to new team members. He chaired the training committee and was an experienced high-angle rope rescue technician.
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Following the devastating fire at Grenfell Tower in West London today, a number of crowdfunding initiatives have been launched to collect donations for the victims. JustGiving has set up a dedicated Grenfell Tower page grouping together appeals from local news outlets, as well as the Kensington and Chelsea Foundation, and private individuals.
The fire started in the early hours of this morning, according to reports, and quickly tore through the building. It has been confirmed that 12 people have died, with a further 20 in hospital in a critical condition, and more being treated for their injuries.
The Metropolitan Police have launched an emergency number for anyone concerned about a loved one: 0800 0961 233.
RICHLAND, Miss. (AP) — A Mississippi man is accused of directing harassing and threatening messages to members of a support page for law enforcement.
The Rankin County Sheriff’s Office said in a Facebook post that 21-year-old Kenneth Raymond Debellis Jr. was arrested Friday and charged with felony cyberstalking.
The post says an administrator of the Facebook page filed a complaint saying Debellis “would berate the members of the local law enforcement support page by using degrading and vulgar language” and eventually posted messages perceived as threats under multiple accounts, after his was banned.
Authorities believe the posts were motivated by multiple previous charges issued by Richland police.
The sheriff’s department post says Debellis says the administrators never told him to cease his posts.
It’s unclear if he has a lawyer.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Some runners didn’t expect to see a bear on their Colorado race route.
Donald Sanborn says he was about 5 miles into the Garden of the Gods 10 Mile Run on Sunday when the bear ambled across a roadway near Colorado Springs.
Sanborn says the animal seemed to be trying to decide whether to zip across the road filled with runners when a large enough gap finally emerged for the bear to get through.
He says he’s encountered bears, elk, turkeys, bobcats and other interesting wildlife on training runs, but hasn’t seen an animal like this in a race.
The competition winds through Garden of the Gods Park between Manitou Springs and Colorado Springs.
Danagog releases his first 2017 single titled ‘Dat Way’, produced by Mix Masta Garzy.
The viral clip for ‘Dat Way’ was directed by KELECHI & dan agog has also announced an EP on the way, a 7 track body of work titled ‘7’, which tentatively should be released on March 23rd
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My rough notes on Rosenstein answer on cannabis - transcript to follow:
"It's a complicated issue. Given the science of marijuana, it's a Schedule I drug. I'm convinced that's the right legal and scientific answer" (to where it should be scheduled).
Repeats his line about being a father.
"Congress has passed a law -- it's illegal."
"Scientists have found that there's no accepted medical use for it"
"Need to find a way forward for the department and minimize the intrusion on states that are following a different path."
At the moment the Cole memo is the policy.
Real Madrid have made contact with the agent of Kevin De Bruyne with a view to potentially signing the player, according to the Daily Mirror.
De Bruyne has been the Premier League's player of the season so far after a string of stunning displays for Manchester City, who went 11 points clear at the top after Sunday's derby win over Manchester United.
Kevin De Bruyne: “It’s a big gap. We have to stay focused. We want to win the title.” #mcfc — Kristof Terreur 📰 (@HLNinEngeland) December 10, 2017
Los Blancos have reported made contact with De Bruyne's agent, Patrick De Koster, asking about his availability and made it clear they are interested in bringing him to the Bernabeu, but no formal approach for the 26-year-old has made.
De Bruyne is Manchester City's club record signing following his £54m move from Wolfsburg in 2015, and spent two unsuccessful years at Chelsea between 2012 and 2014 before Jose Mourinho sold him to the German side after deciding he wasn't good enough for a future at Stamford Bridge.
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It was a week that saw Catalonia poised to declare independence, the Scottish Government ban fracking and the Prime Minister handed a P45, but were you paying attention to the stories below the headlines?
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The University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio is asking an appeals court for immunity in the shooting death of a student.
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In December of 2013, police say student Cameron Redus was getting out of his car near his apartment on campus, when he was approached by a UIW police officer. Somehow, a struggle between the two started and the student was shot five times.
The university is asking that the lawsuit be thrown out against them and wants the same immunity that government agencies have when it comes to public safety.
The ruling is expected to take several weeks.
× Patio Theater expanding for daily showings of ‘retro’ flicks
CHICAGO — Starting this weekend, the Patio Theater’s iconic red-and-yellow marquee will illuminate the Irving-Austin Business District nightly.
The theater at 6008 W. Irving Park Road will celebrate a “grand reopening” Friday night with a triple-feature of the original “Mad Max” films, kicking off the venue’s new practice of showing retro movies six nights a week, operator Charlie Burns said.
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“The community has been asking for more consistency,” Burns said. “They want family programming and a destination where they can go … so we’re excited about this.”
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LAKELAND, Fla. — A Florida man is suing his friend for misleading him about the value of his $1 million lottery ticket, and for pocketing the proceeds after helping him cash it in.
The Lakeland Ledger (http://bit.ly/2ssuIs8) reported 45-year-old John Rhoades asked his 28-year-old friend Tyler Scott for help after realizing the scratch-off ticket he bought in April was a winner. Rhoades said he didn’t know how much the ticket was worth or how to cash it in.
The lawsuit said Scott told Rhoades it was worth $100,000. Attorneys for Scott said he gave Rhoades the money to buy the ticket, and that Scott scratched the ticket and won, later giving his friend $64,000.
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A judge issued an order freezing both men’s bank accounts until ownership of the winning ticket can be determined.
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The former nurse charged in the deaths of eight long-term care patients made a brief court appearance in Woodstock.
Elizabeth Wettlaufer, 49, appeared by video link from the Vanier Centre for Women in Milton.
It was the first time she's been in court since additional four charges of attempted murder and two counts of aggravated assault were laid against her last month.
She is due back in court March 3, court heard Wednesday.
The bodies of two of Wettlaufer's alleged victims, including that of Londoner Arpad Horvath Sr., were exhumed in January.
Wettlaufer faces eight murder charges, four attempted murder charges and two charges of aggravated assault.
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LANSING, Mich. (AP) – A new report says peregrine falcons are making a comeback in southeastern Michigan.
The state Department of Natural Resources and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service say the region’s population has grown from five young birds introduced in 1987 to 15 nesting pairs that reared 30 young birds last year.
The peregrine falcon is still an endangered species in the state, although it’s been removed from the federal list.
The population became imperiled as the pesticide DDT accumulated in the falcons and made their eggs fragile.
The report says there were 54 peregrine falcon nest sites across Michigan in 2016.
Peregrines are crow-sized birds with prominent cheek marks on either side of their head. They feed on smaller birds and can reach speeds of 180 mph when diving at prey.
Roundabouts are starting to take hold here in Montana, replacing stop signs and traffic lights. Allowing drivers to continue the flow of traffic.
The Federal Highway Administration said roundabouts reduce the number of car accidents with serious injuries or fatalities at intersections up to 82 percent.
"They see it they notice it they slow down for it they reduce their speed by to about 15 to 25 miles per hour then they look to the left an proceed to the round about when its safe to do so," said Dwane Kailey, Highways and Engineering Administrator Montana Department of Transportation.
He added roundabouts can also be used at intersections on highways. In fact next spring the D.O.T will be starting a 3 million dollar construction project east of Grass Range on Highway 87. Which will be much larger than roundabouts in town. Kailey said roundabouts in Billings will pop up soon as well.
Last year, after a five-year hiatus due to blight, I again planted impatiens. They did great, blossomed and bloomed until late September. Encouraged by my success, I again planted impatiens this year. They again blossomed beautifully in June, July and…
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National Cream Tea week has officially arrived, and there are plenty of places selling the delicacy around Gloucestershire.
But there are just too many to choose from.
We’ve found 9 of the best cream tea spots around the county that you could choose from.
Cheltenham
Queens Hotel
The Promenade, Cheltenham GL50 1NN
MalMaison
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Bayshill Rd, Cheltenham GL50 3AS
Cotswolds
Market Pantry
31 High St, Broadway WR12 7DP
Cotswold lavender tea room
Hill Barn Farm Snowshill, Broadway, WR12 7JY
Gloucester
Lily’s
5A College Green, Gloucester GL1 2NJ
Hubble Bubble
42-44 Westgate St, Gloucester GL1 2NF
Stroud
Bear of Rodborough
Rodborough Common, Stroud GL5 5DE
Lavender Bakehouse
20 London Rd, Chalford, Stroud GL6 8NW
Tewkesbury
Abbey Tea Rooms
59 Church St, Tewkesbury GL20 5RZ
A 43-year-old man has appeared before magistrates in Boston on allegations of possessing hundreds of indecent images of children.
Matthew Pointon, now living in Brayford Wharf North in Lincoln but formerly at Whaplode St Catherine, entered no pleas to the three charges of making indecent photographs, two charges of possessing pornographic and prohibited images, including one of sexual intercourse with a dog, and three of distributing indecent photographs of children.
The total number of photographs, both still and moving, amounted to more than 1,100.
The magistrates sent Pointon for trial at Lincoln Crown Court with a first hearing on November 1
A swimming pool is colder than usual today because of a heating problem at Wakefield Council’s Sun Lane leisure centre.
The council has apologised for the low temperature and for warm showers not being available at the city centre pool.
Wakefield Council said on its Twitter feed: “Owing to a heating issue, warm showers are not available and pool’s cooler than usual at Sun Lane today.
“We hope to have this resolved early tomorrow. Thank you for your patience on this matter. We will keep you updated here with details.”
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Brandon Marshall says this was his "most frustrating year" as an NFL player, with losses, injuries and in-fighting marring the New York Jets’ season.
Despite that, the 32-year-old wide receiver said Monday that he wants to play next season — and hopes it’s with the Jets.
Marshall’s future with the franchise is uncertain since he is due $7.5 million next season and the team can save the entire amount on the salary cap if it cuts him. He is one of a handful of veterans who could be salary-cap casualties during the off-season, but Marshall indicated he would accept a pay cut to return to the Jets.
Marshall was inactive Sunday against Buffalo with a hip injury but played through a sprained knee ligament and sprained foot for most of the season.
LOS ANGELES (AP)  It's a car free day in parts of LA.
Several miles of streets in downtown Los Angeles, MacArthur Park and Koreatown are closed to motor vehicles Sunday as the city's latest celebration of the CicLAvia (sick-luh-VEE'-uh) festival opens the lanes to cyclists.
The city's first CicLAvia was held along the same route in 2010.
Thousands of cyclists, skaters and pedestrians are expected to participate in the event, modeled on a weekly car-free tradition started in Bogota, Colombia.
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Food trucks, musical performers and neighborhood guides are set up along the route. The streets will be closed to cars until 3 p.m.
Previous routes have gone through South Los Angeles, areas near the Port of Los Angeles, and along Wilshire Boulevard.
The Templeton Education Foundation is seeking board members. The volunteers will help out at fund raising events. Foundation President Brian Weiss says the Foundation is looking for five volunteers to fill out its 10-person board. The non-profit group needs to have those members on board by March 15th in order to plan fund raising events for this summer, including selling fireworks at its booth on Main street in Templeton. Brian Weiss says he’ll gladly accept recognition for the board’s accomplishments.
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MOREHEAD, Ky. — Kevin McClain scored 25 points, Dylan Windler had a double-double and Belmont defeated Morehead State 83-73 on Saturday for its eighth straight victory.
Windler had 13 points and 14 rebounds, which matched his career high, for the Bruins (19-6, 11-1 Ohio Valley Conference). Tyler Hadden added 15 points on 6-of-8 shooting, and Mack Mercer and Nick Hopkins added 12 and 10 points, respectively, off the bench.
Hadden had 13 points and McClain 12 as the Bruins steadily built a 43-30 halftime advantage.
Early in the second half the Eagles got within nine points, but Hopkins and McClain had back-to-back 3-pointers in an 8-0 run. Midway through the lead was down to seven but the Bruins scored six straight and made it a 12-2 run to cruise home.
MUSKOGEE, Okla. – Two people were taken to the hospital in critical condition after a chase ended in a crash.
It happened Tuesday on Hancock Road and US 69 in Muskogee, Oklahoma, around 9:53 p.m.
Officials say the Muskogee Police Department was in pursuit of a vehicle with 29-year-old Christa Brewer and 36-year-old Tanisha Barber inside.
Brewer was driving westbound on Hancock Road when she crossed an intersection at US 69 for an unknown reason and went left of center, hitting a vehicle with two people inside heading eastbound.
Brewer was ejected out of the driver’s side window.
According to troopers, Brewer and Barber were not wearing their seat belts.
They were both taken to the hospital in critical condition.
The driver of the second vehicle was not injured, and his passenger was treated and released from the hospital. Officials say they were wearing their seat belts.
Paul Pierre, of Kwebanna Village, Waini River, Moruca Sub-region, Region One (Barima/Waini) has been re-elected for a second term as toshao.
Pierre told Stabroek News that he is looking forward to continuing the work he has started.
“Pushing agriculture and securing the economy of the community,” he said, “are foremost on my mind.”
In this regard, he added that improved production of the cassava root and the construction of a cassava processing facility for the export of cassava flour, and the production of turmeric are being encouraged. The turmeric will be supplied to the factory processing the root crop at Hosororo, in the Mabaruma sub-region…..
MCP united, says Chakwera: Mia, Msowoya, Kaliwo 'pulling in one direction'
Malawi Congress Party (MCP) president Lazarus Chakwera has said his party is now a united and organised, saying they are committed to serve the people of Malawi and liberate them from inept leadership of Democratic Progressive Party (DPP). Chakwera said this at a rally in Mzuzu and Chitipa on …
Every Wednesday night a group of friends gather for dinner at Northridge Restaurant in Penn Valley. There could be eight to 18 depending on circumstances. This past Wednesday night, there were 20 of us.
After dinner, our server, Ashley, appeared without our checks. She told us our bill had been taken care of by people who prefer to remain anonymous. We were flabbergasted!
We all want to acknowledge the couple and thank them for their generosity. It is good people like this who makes us thankful to live in Penn Valley.
Judy Goodrich, on behalf of The Northridge Group of Lake Wildwood
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Tropical Depression One has strengthened into Tropical Storm Arlene in the North Atlantic, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said on Thursday.
Arlene is moving toward the west-northwest near 25 miles per hour (41 km/h), and this general motion is expected to continue until dissipation on Friday, the Miami-based weather forecaster said.
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Here’s the details of grottos across Derbyshire. We can easily add to this list though so if you’d like your event adding, please email the details to louise.cooper@jpress.co.uk.
Other special activities include the "Superhero Boot Camp," where little good guys can learn how to use their own super powers for heroic feats. Superhero Saturday featuring Captain America and Spider-Man is included with paid zoo admission.
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CARSON, Calif. (AP) — Ryan Hollingshead had a goal and an assist, helping FC Dallas beat the Los Angeles Galaxy 3-2 on Wednesday night.
Dallas (6-1-5) is unbeaten in its last six games against Los Angeles (5-7-1).
FC Dallas scored two goals seven minutes apart in the first half. Mauro Díaz sent a pass along the top of the 18-yard box and Ryan Hollingshead curled it inside the post in the 33rd minute. It was Díaz’s seventh assist of the year. In the 40th minute, Hollingshead passed it across goal to find Cristian Colman at the far post for a bouncing header.
Carlos Gruezo added a breakaway goal in the 66th for a 3-0 lead.
Los Angeles got on the board in the 69th when Zlatan Ibrahimovic rolled a shot inside the far post following a defensive turnover. He scored on a volley in stoppage time after FC Dallas was reduced to 10 men following Colman’s red card.
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Ujjain: A petty dispute broke out in Jahajgali on Monday morning, leading to minor tension in the area ,when those involved opened fire and used swords.
According to reports, Chandu Lashkari, resident of Jahajgali, Chhota Sarafa, opened fire on Varun (45), resident of the same area injuring him on his shoulder and leg. Varun, a builder by profession was taking a nap on the roadside due to ongoing construction work, when Chandu objected to it.
Sanju (35), who tried to mediate and calm the situation, was also attacked with a sword by Chandu and his friends. During the incident both, Varun and Sanju were injured seriously and rushed to the civil hospital immediately. Varun was later shifted to Indore. The attackers have absconded since.
Kharakuan police authorities and TI Munendra Goutam looked into the incident and registered an FIR against Chandu, Pavan, Sonu and Monu, residents of Jahajgali Chhota Sarafa under Section 294, 323, 307 and 34 of the IPC and Section 25 and 27 of the Arms Act.
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When Claude Julien was fired by the Boston Bruins earlier this week, his name was immediately attached to the Florida Panthers. Tom Rowe made it clear Thursday he intends to remain behind the Florida bench at least for the foreseeable future.
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LONDON, Dec 10 (Reuters) - BAE Systems and Qatar have entered into a contract valued at around 5 billion pounds ($6.7 billion) for the country to buy 24 Typhoon combat aircraft, the British defence group said on Sunday.
The company said delivery was expected in late 2022 and that the contract was subject “to financing conditions and receipt by the company of first payment, which are expected to be fulfilled no later than mid-2018”.
“We are delighted to begin a new chapter in the development of a long-term relationship with the State of Qatar and the Qatar Armed Forces, and we look forward to working alongside our customer as they continue to develop their military capability,” Charles Woodburn, BAE’s chief executive, said in a statement.
In September Qatar’s defence minister was reported to have signed a letter of intent to buy the 24 Typhoon jets from BAE in a move that could anger other Gulf countries boycotting Doha. ($1 = 0.7472 pounds) (Reporting by Elizabeth Piper; Editing by Greg Mahlich)
St. Joseph’s Nurses Get Initial OK For $42M ERISA Deal
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 3:50 PM EDT) -- Nurses with New Jersey’s St. Joseph’s Healthcare System won preliminary court approval for a $42 million settlement of claims that the system underfunded their pension plan — a deal that was reached after the U.S. Supreme Court said church-affiliated entities are exempt from the Employee Retirement Income Security Act.
U.S. District Judge John Michael Vasquez gave the initial nod to the settlement, which the nurses say would reduce the plan’s alleged underfunding by half, and he scheduled a final fairness hearing for March 2018. St. Joseph’s...
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The Leake Academy Junior High Girls Basketball team traveled to Winston Academy in Louisville for the District 2 AAA Junior High Tournament finals this afternoon playing the Starkville Academy Junior High Girls. The young Rebelettes enter this contest with a 23-0 overall season record and hope to come away with another win today to close out a perfect season. In the first quarter, the Rebelettes moved out to a 6 point lead over the Lady Vols, 12-6. The Rebelettes outscored the Lady Vols 8 to 3 in the second quarter to increase their lead to 11 points at halftime, 20-9. The Rebelettes continued to dominate the game in the 3rd quarter, outscoring the Lady Vols 11 to 5 increasing their lead to 17 points, 31-14. In the final quarter, the young Rebelettes would add 8 points to 7 points for the young Lady Vols to win the district championship by 18 points, 39-21.
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Plum School District's resource officer program received a financial boost for the next two years through a state Department of Education grant.
The district was awarded $60,000 this year and $30,000 in 2018-19 to fund a school resource officer.
“Even with the financial constraints, safety will remain a priority for the district through its safety and supportive schools committee,” said school board Vice President Vicky Roessler, chair of the committee.
The resource officer, provided by police, costs about $155,000 a year, Borough Manager Michael Thomas said. That cost is split between the borough and district.
The district had two officers a few years ago, but the program was reduced to one to save money.
Michael DiVittorio is a Tribune-Review staff writer. Reach him at 412-871-2367 or mdivittorio@tribweb.com, or via Twitter @MikeJdiVittorio.
A Henderson man is being held on a $10,000 bond on a sexual abuse charge.
Quan Young, 42, was arrested Sunday.
Police say he was found in a bathroom with a handgun within reach.
They say Young is a convicted felon so he's also facing a gun charge.
Police say the victim is under the age of 12. He denies the allegations.
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It's often considered the best party of the year, and it's coming up Friday night. We sure hope you Take 5 to Care and join us for Jazzoo at the Kansas City Zoo. Tickets are still for sale for $175. The zoo will close at 2 p.m. to prepare for their largest fundraiser.
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Elisa Garn, Human Resources Expert shared eight things that you should never talk about at work.
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April 10 Ica Gruppen
* Says sales in like-for-like stores decreased by 1.2% in March
* Says sales in swedish ica stores decreased by 0.6% in march 2017 compared with corresponding month last year
* ICA Gruppen estimates the calendar effect for March to be -2.0%. The large negative calendar effect relates to Easter in March 2016 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting By Anna Ringstrom)
Monday, 2 January, 2017 - 16:25
Statement from Detective Sergeant Darren Pritchard:
Hawke's Bay Police have now established the identity of the woman found dead on Sunday afternoon at a beach in Tangoio.
There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the 38-year-old Napier women’s death.
A vehicle belonging to the woman has now been located on Napier’s beach front Marine Parade.
The matter is now being referred to the Coroner.
The Central government employees can now apply for government flats under General Pool Residential Accommodation (GPRA) in Delhi through mobile App. Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh Puri launched the App (m-Awas) which will facilitate the government employees to apply as well as view the waiting and allotment lists, a ministry official said. A total number of 61,317 residential accommodations of various types are available in Delhi for allotment to the Central government employees.
The facility will also be extended to other cities and other categories of allotment, the official said.
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court has upheld a challenged practice that is used to invalidate patents without the involvement of federal courts.
The justices on Tuesday rejected a bid to strike down a process established by Congress in 2011 to speed up patent reviews.
The justices voted 7-2 in favor of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's patent review process. It has been used to invalidate hundreds of patents since it was established in 2012.
Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Neil Gorsuch dissented.
More than 200 people crowded into - and around - the pavilion at the Heritage Museum of Big Spring Tuesday evening for good food, to honor some local legends, and to raise the funds needed to keep the museum operating. The event was the museum's annual "Legends and Legacies" bash.
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Three new animals are making their home at Memphis Zoo.
For the first time in 67 years, mandrills are on exhibit at the zoo.
Babu, Kimani, and Gertrude can be found at Zambezi River Hippo Camp.
Babu, the male, came to the Memphis Zoo by way of Granby Zoo in Canada. The 9-year-old is the largest of the three mandrills, and also the most brightly colored. Kimani, also a 9-year-old, arrived from the Birmingham Zoo. She’s the larger of the two females, and has more of a pink coloration on her nose. Gertrude, the smallest, is seven, and also came from the Birmingham Zoo.
Most people will recognize mandrills from Disney's "The Lion King." Rafiki, the animal that presents Simba to the rest of the animals by raising him into the air on Pride Rock, is a mandrill.
Mandrills are the larges and most colorful of all Old World Monkeys. They are often called forest baboons.
You can see the mandrills the next time you take a trip to Memphis Zoo!
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April 21 Waterco Ltd:
* Intends to implement a further on-market share buy-back for upto 10 percent of the Co's issued capital for $2 million
* Share price in buy-back will be no more than 5 percent above volume weighted price over 5 days prior to purchase Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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April 6 Group Ten Metals Inc :
* Group Ten Metals acquires additional claims at Black Lake adjoining First Mining Finance's Goldlund Project in Ontario, Canada
* Acquisition by direct staking of undivided 100% interest in five mining claims at Black Lake-Drayton project in Northwestern Ontario
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A one-bedroom, 1½-bathroom condo in Trump Tower, aka White House North, is finally in contract after being on the market for 314 days, according to StreetEasy. It was last asking $2.19 million.
The glitzy unit at 721 Fifth Ave., which comes with presidentially priced common charges of $1,812/month, is on the 32nd floor and features floor-to-ceiling windows.
The black glassy building — which could be considered the highest-profile apartment building in the country — also now comes with the additional prestige of having Secret Service security, as brokers for another listing in the building recently noted.
The listing brokers for this apartment, Douglas Elliman’s Tal and Oren Alexander, declined to comment.
Police are searching for a man who allegedly tried to lure a 9-year-old girl near the Tumwater-Thurston County border on Sunday. Maps4News Courtesy
Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE: MRK) shares are trading higher by 38 cents at $62.76 in Monday's session.
The stock is up despite negative comments about drug pricing from President Donald Trump, after Merck's CEO resigned from Trump's manufacturing council.
See Also: A CEO Who's Who Of Trump's Manufacturing Council
CEO Ken Frazier was disappointed by the commander-in-chief's reaction to the racial violence that took place over the weekend in Charlottesville, Virginia.
After a higher open, in sympathy with the broad market, Merck's stock had a brief decline to $62.61 before coming back to make a new high for the session at $63.00. That high coincides with Friday's high of $62.96 and is just shy of its August 7 high ($63.09).
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SPENCER, Mass. (AP) — Firefighters in Massachusetts responded to a fast food restaurant over the weekend to free a young girl who got stuck in the playground.
The Telegram & Gazette reports that firefighters responded to a McDonald's in Spencer at around 8 p.m. Sunday.
Firefighters say they needed a ladder to reach the girl, who was stuck 10 to 12 feet (3 to 4 meters) in the air. Police say it took a cutting tool and about 30 minutes to free her.
Police think the girl suffered a dislocated knee. She was taken to a hospital for treatment.
Her name and age were not released, and it is unclear how she became trapped.
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Information from: Telegram & Gazette (Worcester, Mass.), http://www.telegram.com
Man arrested for assaulting wife and son
A 32-year-old electrician, Opeoluwa Olorunjuedalo, who allegedly beat his wife for refusing to hand over his son to him, was on Wednesday brought before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court. Mr. Olorunjuedalo, who resides in Akute, a border community between Lagos and Ogun, is facing a two-count charge of breach of peace and assault. The Police Prosecutor, …
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Adrian Peterson #28 of the Minnesota Vikings greets fans after defeating the Green Bay Packers in this Jan. 3, 2016 file photo.
Adrian Peterson says he believes he's fit to play several more seasons in the NFL, even if that's elsewhere from Minnesota.
The 31-year-old Peterson finished his 10th season with the Vikings with only 72 yards on 37 rushes over three games.
After surgery on the torn meniscus in his right knee, Peterson returned for one game only to be sidelined again for the last two weeks because of an aggravation of the injury.
Peterson said Monday he was unable to play, even if the Vikings remained in contention for the playoffs.
Carrying an $18 million salary cap hit on his contract for 2017, Peterson is uncertain to come back at his age with the team's other needs. He said he'd consider a pay cut to return.
Authorities have released the names of the woman and the ex-husband who shot her to death at a busy Southern California mall.
The Ventura County Sheriff's Office identified the victim in Saturday's shooting as 29-year-old Parisa Siddiqi and the suspect as 33-year-old Kevin Crane.
Officials say she was working at a retail store at The Oaks mall in the city of Thousand Oaks when Crane shot her after an argument.
Investigators say Crane then shot himself, but survived and remained in critical condition Sunday at a hospital.
Ventura County sheriff's Sgt. Eric Buschow said Saturday that the divorced couple has children, who were found safe.
The shooting prompted shoppers to scurry into stores and out exit doors and an hour-long lockdown.
This story has been updated.
Gerard Pique was booed by Spain fans during training this week, but the Barcelona defender has been named in the side to face Albania.
Gerard Pique has been named in the Spain side for their World Cup Qualifying clash against Albania at the Estadio Jose Rico Perez.
The Barcelona defender was whistled by Spanish fans during a training session on Monday, as political tensions in the country spilled over into sport.
Pique has been vocal in his support of a referendum on Catalonia's attempts to secede from Spain, prompting a backlash from those who fall on the other side of the argument.
The 30-year-old, who has won the World Cup and European Championship, even offered to retire from international duty if coach Julen Lopetegui considered his presence a "problem".
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Morning Commute Slows Up Over Snow, Winds ComingMetro Transit reported that, as of 8 a.m., about 41 percent of its buses were delayed. The average delay was about 7 minutes.
Overnight Snow Could Impact Monday Morning CommuteAn early heads up to Twin Cities motorists: Your Monday morning commute could be a bit of a mess.
Despite Cold Streak, DNR Says Stay Off The IceIce dusted in snow makes for a beautiful backdrop in Excelsior bay of Lake Minnetonka, but it does not mean it's safe to walk on.
The Long Hill Garden Club has installed their new officers. Pictured are: Miki Fetzer, Treasurer; Cathy Ritch, Secretary; Betty White, Vice-President; and Christine Pfeiffer, President. A luncheon was planned by Barbara Pezzullo and Evelyn Montagnino.
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OKLAHOMA CITY (February 10, 2017) — Today the Oklahoma Mission of Mercy announced the results from last week’s eighth annual event in Woodward, where Oklahoma Dental Association member Dr. Steven Shrader and Tamara Shrader were among dental professionals who donated services. The two-day free dental clinic for people of all ages, the Oklahoma Mission of Mercy (OkMOM) provided $1,306,907 in donated dental care. The event offered cleanings, fillings, extractions and anterior root canals at no cost to patients. Volunteers performed 10,165 dental procedures for 1,322 patients, averaging $980 of dental care per patient.
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WEST BROOKFIELD, Mass. (WHDH) — A Ware man was in court Tuesday in connection to the murders of a mother and her children in West Brookfield.
Matthew Locke was charged with interfering with a murder investigation.
Sara Bermudez and her three young children were all found dead in their West Brookfield home last month. Police said all four had been stabbed and murdered. Locke allegedly told police the victims’ husband and father told him that the MS-13 gang was responsible for the murders.
No one has been charged with the actual murders.
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Claremont staffers want to know what programs are most important to residents as they prepare the city’s budget for the 2018-2020 fiscal years.
Claremont hosted two community workshops: March 1 and March 5, to gather input from residents and businesses. A survey is also available online for those who may have missed the workshops at www.ci.claremont.ca.us.
Input received during the workshops and the interactive survey will help staff identify which programs and projects are most important to residents. The survey will ask residents a series of questions to determine where funds should be budgeted.
Anyone with questions related to the budget is asked to contact Finance Director Adam Pirrie at 909-399-5328 or by email at apirrie@ci.claremont.ca.us.
There's a new Cooper in town. E! News has confirmed Riverdale cast newcomer Hart Denton as Chic, the long lost brother of Betty Cooper (Lili Reinhart).
Denton will recur on the CW drama in season two, debuting midway through the upcoming season, according to TVLine. Denton's other acting credits include an episode of Fox's Lethal Weapon and the Molly Shannon movie Fun Mom Dinner.
Chic's existence was only revealed in the season one finale when Alice (Mädchen Amick) confessed she gave up a baby for adoption in high school.
A Byron woman made her initial appearance Wednesday in Olmsted County District Court, where she stands accused of biting a child on the face. Shawna Margaret Morris, 24, faces one felony count each of malicious punishment of a child under four and third-degree assault-victim under four, as well as one count of contributing to the need for protection or services, a gross misdemeanor.
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Aug 15 (Reuters) - RiseSun Real Estate Development Co Ltd :
* Says its unit enters into strategic cooperation framework agreement with local management committee in Yichun city, regarding development of project land
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James R. Ward, 30, of Bellmawr, was arrested Friday morning and charged with a crime that allegedly took place in 2014 while the girl's mother was not home. Prosecutors say that while Ward was supposed to be watching over the girl at her Brigantine home, he penetrated her vagina with his finger and rubbed his penis on her genital area.
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Women Artists in the Age of Impressionism at the Speed
The groundbreaking exhibition Women Artists in the Age of Impressionism broadly surveys a key chapter in art history in which an international group of female artists overcame gender-based restrictions to make remarkable creative strides. Featuring more than eighty paintings by thirty-seven artists from thirteen countries, drawn from prominent collections across the United States and abroad, this exhibition presents renowned artists such as Berthe Morisot (French), Mary Cassatt (American), and Rosa Bonheur (French) alongside lesser-known yet equally important peers including Anna Ancher (Danish), Lilla Cabot Perry (American), and Paula Modersohn-Becker (German).
For more information call (502) 634-2700 or visit speedmuseum.org
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A developing right now police are permitted just announcing get a missing American college student has been found dead. Police say the body of nineteen year old mark Dombrowski was found in a moat have a fort. Located near police headquarters. It's not yet known how he died officials say foul play has not been ruled out. The brows ski was last seen early Sunday hero bar in the capital city of Hamilton. The Delaware native was a freshman at saint Joseph's university in Philadelphia he had traveled to Bermuda for a rugby tour.
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WICHITA, Kan. (AP) - A federal judge has thrown out one of the charges against a Kansas man accused of plotting to attack Somali immigrants in the meatpacking town of Garden City.
U.S. District Judge Eric Melgren granted a defense motion to dismiss a firearms charge against Curtis Allen. The decision comes in the wake of a 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeal panel’s ruling in May in an unrelated case that found that a person convicted of misdemeanor domestic battery under a city ordinance can legally carry a gun.
Allen and co-defendants Patrick Stein and Gavin Wright still face charges of conspiring to detonate truck bombs at an apartment complex where Somali immigrants live.
All three men have pleaded not guilty.
Their trial is set for Feb. 20.
Rome, July 4 - Giuseppe Mineo, a former judge for the Sicilian Administrative Justice Council (CGA), was arrested on Wednesday in relation to a corruption probe by Messina prosecutors, sources said. Mineo is accused of favouring legal appeals made by two companies controlled by Frontino construction group, Open Land Srl' and 'AM Group Srl', against the Siracusa superintendency and the city council. The Open Land and Am Group cases led to the arrest in February of former Siracusa prosecutor Giancarlo Longo and lawyers Piero Amara and Giuseppe Calafiore, both allegedly linked to the Frontino family.
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We’re getting to summer and that means we’re starting to get “THOSE” kinds of auditions from the “Got Talent” shows.
Right now, they’re in the audition round for Britain’s Got Talent. One of the favorites is a singer, named Sarah Ikumu. She’s only 15-years-old and she picked a HUGE song for her audition, “And I’m Telling You” from Dreamgirls.
She BLEW the judges away! Simon Cowell hit his golden buzzer for her. It’ll make you forget Jennifer Hudson ever sang it.
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio — Cleveland Cavaliers centre Tristan Thompson could play for the first time since Nov. 1 on Tuesday against Atlanta.
Thompson has been sidelined with a strained left calf. The team initially said Thompson would be out for up to four weeks, but he said Monday that timeline was inaccurate and that his injury was more serious. Thompson did not divulge any other details about the injury.
Coach Tyronn Lue says Thompson will not start when he returns, meaning Kevin Love will remain at centre . Thompson says he's fine with a reserve role and made it clear he's willing to do whatever Lue needs.
The Cavaliers have won 14 of 15 and their defence has improved dramatically over the past month.
Thompson says he'll have the same mindset on the floor as always and "just be myself. Being myself has worked out pretty well for me."
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Cookies “N’ Creme Cookies are bursting with big flavor thanks to white chips and chocolate cookie bits. They’re the perfect addition to any holiday dessert table and of course, Santa’s cookie plate!
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It seriously is the most wonderful time of year! Our home is almost decorated for the holidays – both inside and out. And I’ve started shopping for Elle already, so I’m feeling pretty good over here.
One of my absolute favorite things about this time of year is cookies. Personally, I’m pretty much fan of any cookie ya put in front of me, but Eric and Elle are definitely both team chocolate chip cookie.
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A small plane crashed in Melville on Long Island on Wednesday afternoon. (Published 18 minutes ago)
One person was killed when a small plane went down on Long Island Wednesday afternoon, according to authorities.
The single-engine, two-seater plane crashed on Northcote Drive near Spagnoli Road in Melville about 2 p.m., according to a representative for the town of Huntington.
It's not clear if the person who died was aboard the plane.
According to an aviation source, the plane involved in the crash was a T6 Texan, a high-performance World War II trainer craft. The plane was based out of Republic Airport and was thought to be a skytyper plane that was part of the canceled Jones Beach Air Show last weekend.
Images posted to Twitter by Lauren Peller showed firefighters battling what appears to be a burning plane at the crash site.
Peller said the plane crashed right outside her home. No homes were damaged.
Police and firefighters are responding to the scene.
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Pakistan State Oil Company Limited (PSO), the largest oil marketing company of Pakistan, has donated Rs12 million to The Citizen’s Foundation (TCF), one of Pakistan’s leading not-for-profits in the education sector.
The announcement came at a ceremony organized by PSO where MD and CEO PSO, Sheikh Imranul Haque, presented the cheque of support to the Co-founder TCF, Mr. Mushtaq Chhapra.
Chairman, PSO CSR Trust, Mr. Yacoob Suttar was also present on the occasion with other officials from both organizations. Pakistan continues to face an education emergency. Statistics suggest almost 44% (22.6 million) children between the age of 5 and 16 are out of school.
Baku. 15 June. REPORT.AZ/ At least 19 people were killed when militants attacked on a busy hotel and adjacent restaurant in the Somali capital Mogadishu, Report informs citing Reuters.
No exact report on number of victims and their nationality.
Attackers launched a car bomb and gun attack on a busy hotel and adjacent restaurant and took hostages.
According to police, five of the gunmen were killed.
TORONTO — The Progressive Conservatives are asking the Ontario Provincial Police to investigate millions in ineligible expenses — including scuba gear and raccoon traps — filed by nine power generators in the province.
Auditor general Bonnie Lysyk reported last week that the generators claimed up to $260 million in ineligible costs between 2006 and 2015, though the Independent Electricity System Operator says it’s closer to $200 million.
The expenses were claimed under a program designed to pay power generators for fuel, maintenance and operating costs when the IESO puts them on standby to supply energy.
The IESO has recovered $168 million of those billings that were deemed inappropriate.
Progressive Conservative MPP Todd Smith has now written to the OPP to ask them to investigate, saying the abuses were so egregious that a second look by law enforcement is prudent.
The OPP did not immediately respond to a question about whether or not they will look into it.
CLINTON, Tenn. (WATE) — A man in Clinton is accused of writing multiple threatening letters to judges.
An Anderson County Grand Jury returned an indictment charging Ronald Jennings Taylor, 52, with one count of retaliation for past action on Tuesday. Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said Taylor was booked into the Anderson County Jail on Friday on unrelated charges.
TBI said they began investigating threats made against three Anderson County Judges in November 2016 at the request of 7th District Attorney General Dave Clark. Agents said the investigation revealed Taylor wrote letters threatening to harm the judges and mailed them to the judges.
Buena Vista University has received a $500,000 gift from the Bob and Ginny Peterson Foundation.
School officials in Storm Lake say the grant will support the Robert L. Peterson Commodity Trading Room that will be housed in BVU’s Siebens School of Business.
The trading room will foster learning through real-world business problems and allow students to apply theoretical concepts using real time data.
The space will include a stock ticker device, monitors and terminals that are similar to those found in large investment firms.
Peterson was one of Iowa Beef Processor’s first cattle buyers when the meat packing company was established in 1961 and rose through the ranks, serving as chairman and chief executive officer for more than 20 years.
He retired in September 2001 after Tyson Foods acquired the business and passed away in 2004.
The renovation of the building is expected to be completed in December.
BEIRUT (AP) — Germany's president has met with German troops who serve as part of a United Nations force in Lebanon.
The meeting was held Tuesday on board a German vessel at the port of Beirut, where Frank-Walter Steinmeier was met by the commander of the German troops in Lebanon.
Germany has 126 soldiers contributing to the UNIFIL mission in Lebanon including the Maritime Task Force, deployed since October 2006, which supports the Lebanese navy in securing Lebanon's maritime borders.
Steinmeier, who is on a two-day visit to Lebanon, also met with Lebanese religious leaders at the seat of Lebanon's Grand Mufti, Sheikh Abdul Latif Derian.
He is also scheduled to meet with the Lebanese prime minister and parliament speaker later Tuesday.
Ed and Kelly consider the possibility of reforging their relationship, but Kelly soon crash-lands on a planet in another universe with Isaac and Gordon.
By JIM MAURER STAFF WRITER The Hancock County commissioners approved a resolution Tuesday to spend an additional $52,758 on repairs of windows at the county jail.
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BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. — A federal wildlife refuge in Florida is setting traps for pythons to protect against the voracious invasive snake.
Burmese pythons have infested Everglades National Park. In a Palm Beach Post report , officials said no pythons have been spotted farther north in the Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge. But the refuge's managers aren't taking any chances.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife biologist Rebekah Gibble said the refuge is "working feverishly to develop other methods of control" to prevent pythons from moving in.
Five-foot-long (1.5-meter-long) traps patented by the U.S. Department of Agriculture are being placed at the refuge's southern perimeter. Employees bait and check the traps daily, while trail cameras monitor wildlife movement and interest.
Gibble says refuge managers hope the traps will be "a way for cost-effective python control."
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UNC Health Care CEO Dr. William Roper said that his organization would be willing to work with Atrium Health or other groups to help meet the needs of North Carolina patients in the future. UNC Health and Atrium tried and failed to merge recently.
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Murray worked extensively at Titans' practice Monday, Jim Wyatt of of TitansOnline reports.
It is considered his biggest step made in his return from a hamstring injury, so owners can begin to breathe easy. Hamstrings can be delicate and lead to lingering issues, so the Titans have been cautious with their starting running back during training camp. While Murray has returned to work with the first-team, it should be noted his backup Derrick Henry has been impressive during his time filling in. Thus, he makes for a good handcuff candidate given Murray's injury history.
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As President Donald Trump contemplates whether to make good on his campaign promise to yank the United States out of the Paris climate accord, an unlikely lobbying force is hoping to talk him out of it: oil and coal producers. A pro-Paris bloc within the administration has recruited energy companies to lend their support ahead of a high-level White House meeting Tuesday to discuss the global pact to curtail greenhouse-gas emissions, according to two people familiar with the effort who asked not to be identified. Exxon Mobil Corp. , previously led by Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, reiterated its support in a letter to the White House solicited by White House energy adviser G. David Banks.
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Distilling company plans bottling plant in southern Indiana
NEW ALBANY, Ind. (AP) — A distilling company plans to establish a new bottling plant at the site of a former Pillsbury plant in southern Indiana.
The $66 million project from Metairie, Louisiana-based Sazerac Co. was announced Wednesday. Officials say the development in Floyd County is expected to create up to 110 jobs by 2021. The plant is located in New Albany across the Ohio River from Louisville, Kentucky.
The plant is the company's first in Indiana and it will expand Sazerac's alcohol processing, blending, packaging and distribution capabilities.
The new facility is scheduled to be operational by the end of 2018. The Indiana Economic Development Corp. offered Sazerac up to $900,000 in conditional tax credits and up to $150,000 in training grants. The former Pillsbury plant has been vacant since closing in 2016.
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Preparation is the key to success. That's why it's never too early to start preparing for the ACT.
The Collierville Library will host two ACT Workshop sessions Saturday, August 19, 2017. The first session is 2 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. and the second, 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
The Memphis Math Tutors will lead the 90-minutes sessions.
Make sure you bring a pencil and register online by clicking here.
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Open-source game engine Godot has been working on a multi-month project to vastly improve (and largely rewrite) its 3D renderer to make it as great as its 2D renderer. This work is being done for the Godot 3.0 engine and so far this 3D renderer is seeing a lot of movement.Godot 3.0 is aiming for a modern, clustered renderer that supports graphics features similar to other modern game engines like a physically based renderer, global illumination, shadow mapping, and more.Issued today was the third update on their renderer project. Some of their milestone goals for the month were achieved while other improvements had to be bumped to January to their big undertaking. They also still need to tackle their new particle system but they are hoping to have the renderer effectively done by the end of January.
More details can be found via this blog post . Before anyone asks in the forums, they currently aren't making use of Vulkan but are targeting OpenGL ES 3 and their code can be found via this branch
Body Found Near Brewer Walmart
A body was found in the woods behind the Brewer Walmart Sunday.
Brewer Police do not consider the man’s death suspicious.
Police say they have identified the man, but his name has not been released pending notification of next of kin.
We’re told the Medical Examiner’s Office has been notified and will be following up with this case.
First off, a happy new year to each and every one of you! To cap off 2016, the World Junior Championship finished up its group play, and boy, was it a doozy. A certainly surprise win, the group standings all wrapping up, there's a lot to talk about, so let's get to it! After all of the torture Finnish hockey fans were being put through, including firing their entire coaching staff , they somehow pulled off a victory, a shutout, no less, against the Swiss, who pulled off their own surprise win the night before.
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Are you ready for an audit of your company in key jurisdictions? Will this result in double taxation, interest, and penalties? This PwC article deals with some of the most common threats to taxpayers in transfer pricing audits. International taxation issues have been a top priority in the political agenda in recent years. The integration…
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Details are few at this hour, but officers on the scene say that there is no immediate threat to public safety.
Oil City received word of a large police presence outside Bank of the West near Southeast Wyoming Boulevard and Gannett Street. Police say that a man exited a moving vehicle near the bank, causing injuries. The man was taken to the hospital.
Patrolman Chris Cook was on scene and gave this statement to press:
"We got a call about 6:15, or so, of a male that exited out of a vehicle, had some injuries to him. Officers responded and medics responded and transported him to the hospital for non-life-threatening injuries."
Police Department officials have declined to release any further information at this time.
The incident is still under investigation.
Kansas residents are increasingly finding a new source of income in Airbnb, which allows travelers to rent space in private homes.
Airbnb says Kansas residents hosted 20,000 guests in 2016. That’s a 175 percent increase from 2015. And the number of Kansas residents hosting visitors doubled to 600 in 2016, with half renting out an extra room in their homes and others renting entire homes or providing a shared room.
The company brought in $2.1 million in Kansas last year.
Airbnb says Lawrence residents made $440,000 being hosts through Airbnb last year, the highest amount in the state. Overland Park had the second highest Airbnb income at $307,000.
Worldwide, Airbnb has more than 2 million listings in about 34,000 cities and 191 countries.
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A man in the Bronx made a shocking and gruesome discovery on Monday when he discovered a frozen body inside his newly purchased home.Police were called to the home on Bainbridge Avenue in Fordham Manor just before 11 a.m. where they found the body of an unidentified man in his thirties.According to sources, the body was frozen with trauma to his face and head and it's unclear how long it's been inside the home.The Medical Examiner will determine the cause of death.
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Corbyn and McDonnell have repeatedly singled out Google and Amazon as tax-avoiding baddies and vowed to get “aggressive” with them… turns out aggressive means Labour paying Google Ireland Limited £250,000 and US-based Amazon Web Services £22,000 during the general election.
Labour also gave Associated Newspapers, publisher of the Daily Mail, £12,000 for advertising during the campaign. The Corbynista ‘Stop Funding Hate’ cranks not so loud about that one…
BERLIN (AP) — Lawyers for the main defendant in a high-profile neo-Nazi murder trial in Germany have begun their closing arguments — five years after proceedings opened.
Beate Zschaepe, the only known survivor of the far-right National Socialist Underground group, is accused of taking part in 10 killings, two bomb attacks and several bank robberies.
The 43-year-old's lawyers told the Munich regional court Tuesday that their client didn't have an equal role in the killings committed by two deceased members of the group.
Prosecutors want life imprisonment for Zschaepe and lesser sentences for four defendants accused of helping the group. They, and lawyers representing some of the victims, finished their closing arguments in February.
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The trial, which was drawn out by regular delaying motions by the defendants, is expected to conclude within weeks.
California is a key part of the Democrats' plan to take back the House of Representatives, but the state's unusual primary system could spell trouble.
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Every morning, thousands of Cajun French music lovers tune in to KRVS to start their day with Pete Bergeron and "Bonjour Louisiane." Like morning coffee, "Bonjour Louisiane" gets you up and going with traditional Cajun French favorites and the latest releases from talented newcomers. Brush up on your French, find out about the fairs and festivals, and share the "joie de vivre" of French Louisiana.
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NEW ORLEANS — A person familiar with the situation says Pelicans coach Alvin Gentry’s contract option for next season has been exercised by the club.
The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the club has not announced the move. The person says Gentry was informed of the decision before the Pelicans swept their first-round playoff series against third-seeded Portland.
ESPN first reported the club’s move.
Gentry is in his third season with the Pelicans and has gone 116-134, including four victories in this season’s playoffs.
New Orleans missed the playoffs during Gentry’s first two seasons, during which the team was hampered by a combination of key injuries or other matters that caused extended absences of key personnel.
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Brown scored a goal and assisted on Tanner Pearson's first-period marker in a 4-3 overtime victory over Minnesota on Monday.
It's the first time since 2012 that Brown is a 50-point player, and it's been a strong season for him in all aspects. His plus-25 plus-minus is a career-high, and he should crack 60 PIMs for the first time since 2014. If you were willing to take a chance on the 33-year-old, he's made you look very smart this season.
At least three people have died in a road traffic accident in Turkey, local media reported.
18 passengers have been injured. The bus has left the road on the Ankara-Konya route. This happened after a collision with a herd of cows that emerged on the highway in Ankara province. The injured were taken to hospital.
Part of Arthur Street South is set to be closed for a week, starting Monday.
On July 9, work will start on the construction of sewer pipes for new homes along the street. Weather permitting, the work is expected to take a week to complete.
As a result, Arthur will be closed to through traffic between Elizabeth and Cross streets. Local access will be maintained.
All pedestrian sidewalk access will be maintained, and the City of Guelph says there will be no interruption to its services as a result of this work.
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Last month, police in Tallahassee arrested the 18-year-old Baton Rouge, Louisiana rapper YoungBoy Never Broke Again (formerly known as NBA YoungBoy). YoungBoy was a fugitive in Georgia with with outstanding assault, weapons violations, and kidnapping charges. And now a grand jury in Waycross, Georgia has indicted YoungBoy for aggravated assault and kidnapping after an alleged attack on his girlfriend.
TMZ reports that YoungBoy’s girlfriend didn’t want to press charges but that the grand jury went ahead with the indictment anyway. TMZ has also posted some truly harrowing footage of what appears to be YoungBoy severely beating a young woman in a hotel hallway.
In 2016 and 2017, YoungBoy served eight months in jail for two counts of attempted murder after he took part in a drive-by shooting. After pleading guilty, he was given a suspended sentence of 10 years in prison and three years of probation. He is currently free on a $75,000 bond.
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Coyotes claim Burmistrov off waivers from Winnipeg
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Coyotes have claimed center Alexander Burmistrov from the Winnipeg Jets and recalled defenseman Kevin Connauton from the Tucson Roadrunners of the AHL.
The moves were announced on Monday.
Burmistrov had two assists in 23 games with the Jets this season and has 30 goals with 51 assists in 298 career games. The 25-year-old Russian was the eighth overall pick of the 2010 NHL draft by Atlanta.
We are proud to announce the first ever Cycling Weekly Awards in association with Garmin.
Cycling is part and parcel of everyday life for millions of people in the UK – and after 126 years of constant publication Cycling Weekly remains at the heart of Britain’s cycling scene, recognised as one of the sport’s best loved and most respected brands.
The awards celebrate the people who make road cycling so special, from the best professional riders to the cycling clubs and volunteers who knit the grassroots scene together.
There are 10 award categories. Seven of these are picked by the Cycling Weekly editorial team and a specially selected panel of judges. The remaining categories will be nominated and/or voted for by you, the reader.
Vast tracts of Boro in Hakaluki Haor of Moulvibazar have gone under water due to flashfloods from heavy rain more than two weeks back. Photo: Mintu Deshwara, Sheikh Nasir Queues get longer under the scorching sun at midday at the backswamp of Sunamganj for subsidised rice and wheat flour.
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Billy Crudup stars in this new solo play about a shy midwestern man living an outrageous double life.
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — A prosecutor says a Michigan motorist accused of running down nine bicyclists, killing five of them, was driving well above the speed limit and didn't apply his brakes until striking the first victim.
Kalamazoo County Assistant Prosecutor Michael Kanaby told jurors in his opening statement Tuesday that witnesses will testify they saw 52-year-old Charles Pickett of Battle Creek driving erratically before the 2016 crash.
Pickett is charged with 14 counts, including five each of second-degree murder and operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs causing death. He faces up to life in prison if convicted.
The Kalamazoo Gazette reports defense attorney Keith Turpel said the evidence isn't enough to convict Pickett of murder. He said prosecutors must prove other elements, including Pickett's state of mind.
The Fort Mill High School Dance Team performs during their annual Breakfast with Santa fundraiser. This year’s even is Saturday morning. STEPHANIE MARKS MARTELL Fort Mill Times file photo
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A Colorado-based company has plans to expand its operations in New Mexico, a move that is expected to bring nearly 200 new jobs to the state.
New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez announced Monday that Flagship Foods plans to invest nearly $3 million in its manufacturing and distribution facilities in the Albuquerque area.
The company first expanded to New Mexico in 2014. Its 505 Southwestern brand is now produced in the state, distributed globally and accounts for about $70 million in sales.
Officials say New Mexico will provide $550,000 for Flagship Food’s expansion through a local economic development fund.
CHILDERS police have stopped two drivers in Churchill St who allegedly blew above the legal blood alcohol limit on Easter Sunday.
The highest recording was an unlicensed Brisbane man who blew 0.173% when stopped just before 10am, while a Gympie man returned a reading of 0.95% when he was stopped about 4pm.
Both men will appear in Childers Magistrates Court at a later date charged with drink driving.
HAMILTON — Three people are dead following a house fire in Hamilton.
Emergency crews were called to a home (on Laird Drive) just after 12:20 a.m. on Thursday.
A Hamilton Fire Department spokesperson said the three people were pulled from the house and subsequently pronounced dead.
There was no immediate information about the victims, nor any word on what may have caused the fire.
March 19 (Reuters) - Hong Kong Food Investment Holdings Ltd :
* HONG KONG FOOD INVESTMENT HOLDINGS LTD- SEEKS TRADING HALT PENDING ‍AN ANNOUNCEMENT IN RELATION TO A VERY SUBSTANTIAL DISPOSAL​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Man Jailed After Stabbing Teen 14 Times
A man who stabbed a teenager 14 times at a busy party in Southend has been jailed for 9 years.
In April, 19 year old Nes Kisoka stabbed the 18-year-old victim in the stomach, leaving him with a collapsed lung, after a fight broke out.
The victim had to spend nine days in hospital.
At an earlier hearing at Basildon Crown Court, Kisoka, of Eastern Esplanade, Southend, admitted inflicting grievous bodily harm and possessing an offensive weapon in a public place.
Detective Sergeant Rachel Jeffery said: "This was a violent and frenzied attack at a busy party.
"It is galling that Nes Kisoka was so comfortable using this level of violence and the results could have been much worse.
"The victim suffered several stab wounds and had to spend a significant amount of time in hospital.
"I want to praise the courage of the victim throughout the investigation and I hope this sentence comes as some solace to the victim."
The developer for two projects in the Hudson Valley that the Cuomo administration awarded $25 million - even though they were already being built - was Columbia Development, the Albany-based firm whose principal is facing a state bid-rigging charge in a unrelated matter. Albany developer Joseph Nicolla is arraigned on state charges in Albany City Court on Monday, Sept.
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LAKE BERRYESSA (CBS13) — The Fourth of July is typically a busy time for Lake Berryessa as people enjoy the holiday on the water.
But with the County Fire raging in nearby hills, the waters were calm on the day before the holiday.
Firefighters were able to make progress on the blaze, which grew to 72,500 acres and is now up to 15 percent containment.
Cal Fire crews set back fires on Day 4 of the County Fire to keep the blaze from a mountainous area along Highway 128.
Kate Frazier says this time of year is typically busy for Markley Cove Marina.
“This year it’s just not happening,” she said. “We’ve had a lot of cancellations, but we’re hoping there are other folks that are able to still come and enjoy.”
Businesses on the Downtown Mall in Charlottesville and the president of the city's Chamber of Commerce respond to the Unite the Right rally, where participants and counterprotestors flooded the Downtown area.
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FARRELL, Pa. (KDKA) — Police in Mercer County are warning parents about a suspicious man who is approaching kids.
According to the City of Farrell Police Department, an older white man who is possibly in his 70s was seen approaching children in local neighborhoods.
One incident happened in the 1300 block of Farrell Terrace. Police say the man was not wearing a shirt, and he allegedly threw a stuffed animal to kids who were playing in front of their house.
The man was reportedly driving a gray or silver older model pickup truck with a cap. Witnesses described the truck as “old and beat up.”
Anyone who sees this vehicle is asked to call 911.
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BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. — Patrick Zeck’s putback with 11.4 seconds left lifted Gardner-Webb to a 63-61 win over Charleston Southern on Saturday.
David Efianayi missed a short jumper but Zeck was there for the follow from the centre of the paint.
Charleston Southern’s Christian Keeling hit a 3-pointer with 48 seconds left then Cortez Mitchell made a steal under the Buccaneers basket and laid the ball in for a 61-all tie after trailing by 14 in the second half.
Jaheam Cornwall came off the bench to make three 3-pointers and score 14 points, 11 in the first half when the Bulldogs took a 39-29 lead. Liam O’Reilly also scored 14 points while Efianayi added 13 and Zack and DJ Laster 10 each as Gardner-Webb (12-3, 7-5 Big South) went to 10-0 at home.
Keeling scored 15 points, his 31st straight game in double figures, and Ty Jones 10 for Charleston Southern (9-14, 4-8).
RHODELL, WV (THE STATE JOURNAL) — Residents in Rhodell will vote in June during a special election whether to have their small Raleigh County town dissolved to an unincorporated status.
According to Raleigh County Commissioner Dave Tolliver, the scheduled election comes after the appointment of a new mayor and council members specifically for voting and sending a petition to the county to hold the election.
Tolliver said there are 128 registered voters and the town needed at least 25 percent of the registered voters in Rhodell to request to have the town’s charter dissolved. In other words, the town will go from “incorporated” to “unincorporated.”
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Chicago White Sox's Matt Davidson 24) celebrates his home run with Yolmer Sanchez during the second inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles Wednesday, June 14, 2017, in Chicago.
March 19 (Reuters) - Cellect Biotechnology Ltd:
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Trump campaign operative Brad Parscale told CBS News that Facebook was the crucial tool that helped elect Donald Trump: “Twitter is how Trump talked to the people, Facebook was going to be how he won.”
“Parscale says the campaign would average 50-60,000 different ad versions every day, some days peaking at 100,000 separate iterations – changing design, colors, backgrounds and words – all in an effort to refine ads and engage users.”
Also interesting: “Parscale received help utilizing Facebook’s technology from Facebook employees provided by the company who showed up for work to his office multiple days a week.”
Band: Yes
Date: Friday, Feb. 17, at 8 p.m.
Venue: IP Casino, Resort & Spa, 850 Bayview Ave. (Biloxi), www.ipbiloxi.com
Tickets: $64-$282, available through Ticketmaster
Yes emerged during the United Kingdom’s psychedelic ‘60s to become one of prog rock’s most recognized bands. After three releases, Yes found success stateside with its breakout “The Yes Album.” Next, Yes brought prog rock into the mainstream with the success of “Fragile,” with its seminal hit “Roundabout,” which still enjoys mainstream airplay around the world.
Yes once again popped into the mainstream in 1983, when “Owner of a Lonely Heart” hit number one on U.S. charts.
The band will travel to Cleveland, Ohio, in April to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Until then, Yes is on the road with its “album series” tour, in which fans get to hear Yes perform its “Drama” and “Tales from Topographic Oceans” albums in their entirety. The Biloxi show should be the ultimate experience for the group’s followers.
B. Riley calls KLA-Tencor (NASDAQ:KLAC) shares attractive after the pullback today related to the Orbotech (ORBk) acquisition.
The firm says Orbotech has sound strategic logic and a reasonable cost synergies profile that will enhance KLA-Tencor’s long-term revenue growth and EPS potential.
B. Riley thinks the pullback was due to a broad market decline rather than dissatisfaction with the transaction.
Firm says the deal could rekindle interest in small-cap semiconductor M&A with potential movers Rudolph Technologies (NASDAQ:RTEC) and Camtek (NASDAQ:CAMT).
Source: Briefing.com.
KLAC shares closed today down 3.9% to $115.98.
Previously: KLA-Tencor acquires Orbotech for $3.4B (March 19)
Today's top gainers include the company C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. which is in the industry Air Delivery & Freight Services , gaining -0.64% today. In the last week its performance is -1.62%, and 4.59% for the past quarter.
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Planet Fantastic presents the Almost 40th anniversary of the 1978 film by Richard Donner. Video intros by Donner and Bryan Singer, Q&A with actor Jeff East, cosplay competition & more. 7:30 pm (pre-show from 6:30 pm). $14, adv $12.
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The man in charge of the Public Accounts Committee says a health ministry Chief Officer lied to the PAC and he’s calling for her to be disciplined.
PAC chairman Ezzard Miller told the Legislative Assembly last week Jennifer Ahearn deliberately misinformed the committee about changes to Cayman’s Medical and Dental Council.
He said Ms. Ahearn indicated there were no major changes to council when in fact a new council was appointed.
“The PAC has not charged the Chief Officer with contempt of the Legislative Assembly but instead will refer the matter in writting to the Deputy Governor for him to take discipinary action as he sees fit. The letter will refer to the relevant legislation that governs such behaviour. However given Ms. Ahearn’s history with the PAC we reserve the right to pursue the charge of contempt,” said the PAC chairman. He also expressed concern in his report about hiring practices at the Health Services Authority.
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Two teenagers are injured after the car they were in slammed into a home in Fairfield on Valley Road.
The woman who lives in the home said both of the teenagers were transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
The homeowners were not at home at the time of the crash. They tell us their home was knocked off of its foundation in the crash.
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What I thought was the most interesting in the New York Magazine article was the claim that we ended up here in part due to an early attitude that everything should be free that then ran headfirst into a need to make money.
Speaking as the guy who did the first advertising on the Internet in 1992, I apologize, although our model has always been the PBS/NPR sponsorship approach, rather than straight up advertising.
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Ralph L. Tracy 89 of Buford died saturday February 11, 2017 at Hospice of Cincinnati Anderson
Township. He is survived by his wife Carol, one daughter Barbara Kirker, 7 grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren, nieces and nephews also survive. Services will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family. Beam-Fender Funeral Home Sardinia serving the family.
When Tyler Bosmeny was a high-school student in Tucson, Ariz., he gained a reputation as a savvy businessman by importing Bubbaloo bubble gum from Mexico and selling it to his fellow students
Now he’s pitchman No. 1—and chief executive—at Clever Inc., an education-software startup that had the bright idea to make it easier for students and teachers to access all the apps they need with one login and one password.
Mr. Bosmeny...
An open house was held at the Cadillac MSP Post on Wednesday, allowing the public a chance to see the inner works of the post.
MI News 26’s Remington Hernandez has more.
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — The Los Angeles Rams have re-signed defensive end Dominique Easley after an injury kept him out last season.
The Rams announced the one-year deal with the veteran Monday.
Easley tore a ligament in his right knee early in Rams training camp last August, sidelining him for the season. The University of Florida product also tore ligaments in both knees during college.
His first two NFL seasons with New England ended early due to injury after the Patriots chose him in the first round. But he was healthy during the 2016 season with the Rams, making 3 1/2 sacks and likely earning a spot as a starter last year before his injury.
Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba has given the board of the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) and its CEO‚ Dan Matjila‚ two weeks to give him a list of all the PIC’s beneficiaries and investments.
Treasury said on Friday that the list would be made public‚ and that Gigaba had called for a forensic investigation of any concerns about irregularities at the asset manager.
The minister expects the list to detail the directors and shareholders of the companies in which the PIC is invested‚ to ensure transparency and build confidence in the PIC‚ which looks after public sector workers’ pension funds.
Gigaba said: “We need to assure pension holders that those with political or economic power will not be allowed to unduly influence the PIC.”
He said he would consider demands from labour to sit on the PIC board.
Unions made the demand this week‚ saying it was provided for in the PIC Act.
Treasury’s statement on Friday morning said the minister was concerned about the “politicising” of the PIC.
A pilot has been killed in a helicopter crash near Aldborough, North Yorkshire police have said.
There were no other passengers aboard.
Police were called at 1.23pm on Wednesday and remain at the scene. Fire and ambulance crews were also in attendance.
A video shoot for a charity music single is taking place on Lytham Green on Sunday.
Businessman Simon Cox, who recorded a song to raise money for Brian House, has issued a call for extras to appear in his video.
In a Facebook post Simon, 42, wrote: “We would love for as many families, grandparents, adults, teens, kids etc to be there to be in the final video.”
Filming starts at noon on Sunday, August 13, with anyone wanting to get involved asked to gather at the windmill at 11.45am
Filming is expected to be finished by 12.30pm.
The single is called ‘Golden Days’.
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CPD increases patrols around CTA, Metra after New York explosion
Chicago Police have increased patrols around major transit hubs in the city following an explosion Monday morning near Times Square in New York City.
Though there are no “credible threats” to Chicago, Supt. Eddie Johnson has increased patrols around CTA, Metra and major transit hubs, police spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said on Twitter Monday morning. The department is closely monitoring events in New York.
Any irregular activity should be reported to 911 or CPDtip.com.
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South African actor Rajesh Gopie landed himself in hot water after a racial post calling soccer supporters who caused a chaos at the Moses Mabhida stadium in KwaZulu-Natal "baboons".
Gopie wrote on his Facebook account: "Yah, and the Baboons like soccer too much so they want to play with human heads."
Mobs of Kaizer Chiefs fans unleashed their anger after a soccer match where they suffered a 2-0 defeat against Free State Stars.
Many people were not impressed by the actions of the Chiefs fans, including Gopie. The post has caused outrage on social media, with many calling for Gopie to face the same justice as convicted racists, Penny Sparrow and Vicki Momberg.
Gopie has since deleted the post and apologized following a social media backlash that greeted his racist rant.
Dan Ives, GBH Insights tech analyst, and Scott Devitt, Stifel analyst, discuss Amazon's valuation as none of the Wall Street analysts covering the stock give it a "sell" rating.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Basware Oyj:
* BASWARE TO SELL ITS NON-CORE FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE SOLUTIONS AND BANKING BUSINESSES TO VERDANE CAPITAL
* ‍TRANSACTION IS EXPECTED TO BE COMPLETED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE IN Q1 OF 2018​
* ‍COMBINED SALE PRICE OF TWO BUSINESSES IS APPROXIMATELY EUR 35.0 MILLION, SUBJECT TO CERTAIN ADJUSTMENTS.​
* ‍TRANSACTION PRICE WILL BE PAID IN CASH IN CONNECTION WITH CLOSING OF TRANSACTION.​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
Emerging NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo was finally formally introduced to much of the sporting world on Saturday when the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Toronto Raptors on the opening day of the NBA playoffs. Antetokounmpo, via his crazy highlights and catchy nickname, The Greek Freak, this was one of the first times he was the star attraction in such a highly publicized game.
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DENVER — At least least three people were shot near 6th Avenue and Perry Street in Denver on Wednesday afternoon, Denver police said.
The three victims were transported to an area hospital, police said. The extent of their injuries is unknown.
Police have closed streets in the area as they search for a suspect or suspects. No description was immediately available.
It is unknown what led to the shooting.
FOX31 and Channel 2 have a crew on scene to find out more. Refresh this page for the latest.
FEATURING A POKÉ BALL SWITCH CONTROLLER Here's The Trailer For 'Pokémon, Let's Go,' The New Pokémon Game For Nintendo Switch
Pokémon isn't sleeping on the success of "Pokémon Go," and is bringing a new iteration to Nintendo Switch this November. Two editions "Pokémon, Let's Go Pikachu" and "Pokémon, Let's Go Evee" will be available.
Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso was on the wires earlier today, via Reuters, commenting on Japan’s capex and housing investment.
Key Points:
Housing investment was biggest driver of growth in Q2 GDP
There is room for capex to grow further given machinery orders remain at high levels
There appears to be no spending cap for Scott Disick.
The “Keeping Up With the Kardashians” star appeared in Complex magazine’s sneaker shopping video series to discuss his newly rediscovered love of athletic footwear. While explaining how he came to ditch his signature loafers in favor of Air Force Ones and Air Jordans, Disick admitted he couldn’t believe that Kanye West‘s Yeezy sneakers resale for $8,000.
“I mean it’s unbelievable that we live in a world that people are going to spend $8,000 to walk in a shoe,” Disick said. “I could see somebody wanting to spend $8,000 to walk in my shoes for a day, but that’s a little different.”
Disick’s disbelief didn’t last long, as he scooped up at least eight pairs of sneakers and a Louis Vuitton x Supreme hoodie, which rang up to just over $15,300. Lord Disick casually slid over his credit card to pay the tab.
At least he got eight pairs instead of one?
It was a demand from our many readers that philamirror should provide a platform to philatelists for exchange/sell/buy stamps and other philatelic material. Now we are starting this free of cost classified service for stamp collectors. Any philatelist can send detail (very brief) of items with clearly mentioning whether he/she wants to exchange/sell or buy.He/she should send contact mail id along with description. Philamirror will not mediate between philatelists.It will be a direct contact between stamp collectors.Send your classified by comment box. Choose any of the article/post and click “leave a comment”.Type your classified in comment box. We will compile your classifieds and post them time to time.
MOSCOW (Sputnik) — The press service added that the drills would take place in the mountainous regions amid poor weather conditions.
"It is planned that more than 30 military exercises of different scale will be held with the helicopter crews of the Southern Military District's aviation regiment on the territories of Rostov Region, Stavropol Territory, as well as on the territory of the republics of the North Caucasus," the statement said.
According to the statement, Ka-52 Alligator reconnaissance and combat helicopters, Mi-28NE Night Hunter Mi-35M and Mi-24P attack helicopters, as well as Mi-8AMTSh military transport helicopters will participate in the military exercises of the district.
About Gower Voluntary Transport
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Tiffany McKnight had a 9-yr-old son and was working 2 jobs to support the boy while attending college to be a pharmacist. Remedial Dondrick Flagg asked to use Tiffany’s cellphone while she was facetiming her sister, so she told him “no, I’m on an important call. You can use my house phone.” Flagg then shot Tiffany and killed her.
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) – Dominion Energy says Virginia needs a critical upgrade of its electric grid which costs between $2.4 billion and $3.5 billion.
State regulators say the company wants to pay for the upgrade in a way that makes customers pay twice for some of the costs.
The state’s largest electric utility is currently scrambling to secure support for legislation that blocks its rates from being reduced, even if the company earns excessive profits.
Dominion says it needs the legislation in order to upgrade the grid and keep rates stable. Critics say the company is pushing legislation that make ratepayers pay too much for their electric bills.
The company said Friday that the upgrades it thinks are needed would cost between $300 million to $350 million a year for eight to 10 years.
Company officials had previously said they could not provide a ballpark estimate of the costs.
It was an emotional day as the patrol unit commander at the Douglas Police Department retired and received his final call from dispatch on Tuesday. As he sat in a police patrol car, Commander Ramon Harper called dispatch on his radio for the last time.
Did a wedding ceremony for Denis and Elena Avsievich. It was a Masonic wedding ceremony. We expect to produce the film showing this event by this September, it'll be done as a part of our "Avatar"(c) project. #russia #spb #mason #freemason #масоны 😎🇷🇺#freemasons #freemasonry #glor #масонствороссии
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A searchable database is now available online of around 215,000 Estonian online users and passwords.
The Estonian user data comprises part of the 1.4 billion accounts whose information has been leaked between 2004-2017 from nearly 250 different online services and businesses, wrote Geenius (link in Estonian).
Among the searchable addresses are, for example, over 120,000 hot.ee email addresses, 176 Tartu University Hospital (TÜK) email addresses, 169 email addresses from Tallinn University of Technology (TTÜ), 140 email addresses from Tallinn City Government and 95 email addresses from ERR.
This data has been half-publicly making the rounds online for some time, however one activist has finally sorted the accounts by country and made them available on one website in order to draw internet users' attention to the security of their passwords.
Click here to check whether any of your passwords are among those leaked.
Azerbaijani and Latvian Presidents meet in Baku
16 March, 2017 17:02
© Azertag.az Baku. 16 March. REPORT.AZ/ President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has today met with Latvian President Raimonds Vējonis. Report informs, press service of President of Azerbaijan reported.
The Cowboys, as always, have a busy week ahead of them. Our morning minute video catches fans up on the latest, including the expected debut of Jaylon Smith and the team breaking from training camp in Oxnard, CA to return home.
A French consulate worker was charged in an Israeli court Monday with arms smuggling following his arrest on accusations he used an official car to transport dozens of guns from the Gaza Strip to the occupied West Bank. Israeli officials were quick to note that the worker from France’s Jerusalem consulate acted on his own without his superiors’ knowledge and that diplomatic relations between the two countries were not affected. The arrested French citizen and several Palestinian suspects are accused of belonging to a gun-running network that eventually sold the weapons to arms dealers, Israel’s Shin Bet domestic security agency said in a statement.
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Matt Battochio updates us on the latest in sports in southern Alberta including a big trade involving the Lethbridge Hurricanes and how University of Lethbridge sports teams are performing heading into the semester break.
This world, with all the good and ill within it, happens to favor the idea that Nick Suzuki could be within Boston's reach. You should get excited if he stays on the board.
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Notting Hill Carnival is right round the corner, and although you might think it’s all about Jamaica, the Caribbean Carnival tradition began on another island: Trinidad. And August Bank Holiday isn’t your only chance to sample the music, culture and food of Trinidad and Tobago in London: Trini restaurants, social clubs and parties bring Caribbean vibes to the city all year round.
So tell us: what’s your favourite Trinidadian place in London? Whether it’s a mouthwatering roti takeaway or a banging soca club night, leave your tips in the comments box below. We’ll use the best in an upcoming Time Out London magazine.
And for more Caribbean culture, check out our guide to Jamaican London.
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McHugh threw a perfect 1-2-3 ninth inning, striking out one in Monday's 2-0 loss to the Angels.
McHugh has handled his transition to the bullpen with aplomb, posting six scoreless outings out of seven, including three straight clean appearances. The former starter can give the Astros length when needed, but there hasn't been a need. Houston's starters have averaged 6.2 innings per start and lead the league with a 2.12 ERA. McHugh has a 0.93 ERA with a 13.0 K/9 over seven appearances, which might be tempting enough for manager A.J. Hinch to use him late in tight games when the Astros are leading.
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - After weeks of no news, Republican leaders are expressing renewed optimism about the prospects of overhauling Kentucky's struggling public pension system.
Acting House Speaker David Osborne says a bill could be filed as soon as Monday. He said Friday he's confident lawmakers will tackle the issue before the legislative session ends in April.
Republican Gov. Matt Bevin said Friday he's also confident that lawmakers will produce a "good bill" to shore up the chronically underfunded pension systems.
Lawmakers have been awaiting the completion of actuarial reviews on how much the proposed pension fixes would cost taxpayers.
Bevin wanted to convene a special legislative session last year to vote on a proposed pension overhaul, but his plan drew significant opposition from state workers.
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Thunder and lightning couldn’t stop the fireworks show in Barrington on Tuesday night.
In fact, the lightning got in on the act.
An amazing video posted online by Diana Karley shows spectacular lightning bolts crossing the sky as several colorful fireworks explode around them.
“As usual, amazing job Barrington!!” wrote Karley, who said her daughter Morgan captured the captivating image.
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - Forum Merger Corp:
* FORUM MERGER CORPORATION ANNOUNCES TRANSFER OF LISTING TO NYSE IN CONNECTION WITH BUSINESS COMBINATION WITH CONVERGEONE
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PARIS (AP) — The helicopter pilot who was taken hostage in the escape of one of France's most notorious criminals said the convict's accomplices beat and threatened him during his kidnapping.
Stephane Buy told RTL radio on Wednesday that two men at a flying club near Paris on Sunday "forced me (to take off) and warned me my family was in danger."
First, they made him touch down in a field so others on the breakout team could get onboard. At that point, the engine of the helicopter from the 1960s didn't restart.
Buy said the men hit him on the head and he briefly fell unconscious.
After several attempts, the engine restarted and they headed to Reau Prison to hustle Redoine Faid to freedom.
Buy was later released north of Paris.
School is a crucial aspect of our lives. If students are unable to go to school each day to acquire the skills needed to be successful, they will be at a disadvantage for their entire lives.
But while school is important, it’s also crucial that we take a break from education. Multiple studies have found that most students are getting too many extra assignments, leading to sleep deprivation, unhealthy levels of stress, and other related health problems.
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Take a look at the top five reasons why homework is a bad thing.
DETROIT (AP)  Officials say road crews are on track to finish rebuilding a large bridge over Interstate 75 by the end of 2018.
The Detroit News reports the Michigan Department of Transportation this week gave an update on the Rouge River bridge project. The southbound lanes of I-75 have been closed for about 8 miles (13 kilometers) from Detroit to Southgate since February for construction.
In mid-November, work will take place in the northbound lanes.
The $220 million project is replacing concrete on the bridge, which carries 37 million vehicles per year, and replacing or repairing 13 other spans. The Rouge River bridge originally was built in 1967 and the bridge deck had deteriorated to the point of needing replacement.
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This is a surprising fall for a player who was projected as a top-five pick when we started this evaluation process. He slides a bit in part due to the early run on QBs. Despite a big need at defensive tackle, the Chargers cannot afford to pass on this versatile playmaker, as they have a need at safety, too.
The return of Super Eagles skipper, Mikel Obi, to action after an injury that sidelined him for four months has handed Gernot Rohr a major boost ahead of the 2018 World Cup qualifier against Cameroon.
Obi featured in Tianjin Teda’s 2-0 defeat at home to Hebei CFFC in the Chinese Super League on Monday.
A goal in each half from Ezequiel Lavezzi condemned Tianjin Teda to their 12th defeat of the season.
The defeat dragged Tianjin Teda into the relegation zone with nine games left to play to end the season.
They remain second from bottom of the table on 15 points, just a point ahead of rock-bottom Yanbian Funde.
Prior to his return, the 30-year-old’s last game for Tianjin Teda was in their 2-0 victory over Chongqing Lifan in April in the Chinese Super League.
Mikel has made four appearances for Tianjin Teda and has scored one goal.
Chico >> Wanderful Media, one of downtown Chico's tech companies, has been sold to a similar firm called OwnLocal, based in Austin, Texas. As far as its future in Chico, an OwnLocal spokesperson said, “... for the time being all of Wanderful's employees will remain in Chico.” Both companies create internet advertising campaigns, primarily for media companies, that appear on their websites.
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Oroville lake, the emergency spillway, the damaged main spillway, and the earthen Oroville Dam are seen behind the town of Oroville from the air on Feb. 13, 2017 in Oroville, California.
Almost 200,000 people were ordered to evacuate the northern California town after a hole in the emergency spillway in the Oroville Dam threatened to flood the surrounding area.
The order was reduced to a warning on Tuesday, allowing residents to begin returning — with the caution that the condition of the dam that imperils the area could still change quickly.
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April 28 Aarti Drugs Ltd
* Says Maharasthra Pollution Control Board issed closure directions unit in Tarapur
* Says Maharasthra Pollution Control Board notice was based on sample from MIDC drainage chamber
* Says closure might affect profit before tax by about 2 percent on yearly basis; assuming restart process takes about a month Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
That moment on the Supertubes boardwalk when you see lines beneath the rising sun. Monday mind-surfing at it's finest! - Image By: Greg Ewing
‘Insecure’ fans everywhere are anxiously awaiting season 2 of HBO’s hit show from Issa Rae and this teaser definitely makes it worse! Go Issa! Are you team Lawrence? or Team Issa??… let’s go July 23rd!!!
July 23rd is hella soon. #InsecureHBO returns for Season 2 on 7/23 at 10:30 on HBO. pic.twitter.com/kMgeEuKK8S — Issa Rae (@IssaRae) June 14, 2017
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Baku. 3 October. REPORT.AZ/ In January-August, Azerbaijani citizens have purchased 439 apartments in Turkey.
Report informs citing the Turkish Statistical Institute.
According to information, it is 2.6% or 11 more compared to the same period in 2016.
According to the number of apartments, Azerbaijanis are the 7th after citizens of Iraq (2 255 apartments), Saudi Arabia (1,963 apartments), Kuwait (1,075 apartments), Russia (813 apartments), Afghanistan (676 apartments) and Great Britain (477 apartments).
54 apartments out of 439 were bought in January, 55 in February, 50 in March, 65 in April, 63 in May, 46 in June, 61 in July, and 45 in August.
By JOAN LOWYAssociated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) - The government says traffic fatalities rose 5.6 percent last year as Americans continued to travel more.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said 37,461 lives were lost on U.S. roads. The fatality rate was 1.18 deaths per 100 million vehicle miles traveled, a 2.6 percent increase from the previous year.
At the same time, the total number of vehicle miles traveled on U.S. roads rose 2.2 percent.
Motorcyclist deaths were up 5.1 percent and pedestrian deaths were up 9 percent, accounting for more than a third of increase in fatalities compared to 2015.
Deaths related to distracted and drowsy driving declined. Those declines were more than offset by other dangerous behaviors, including speeding, alcohol impairment and not wearing seat belts.
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Henrikh Mkhitaryan insists his home debut for Arsenal was "special" after he helped the Gunners to a comprehensive 5-1 win over Everton at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday.
The midfielder, who headed to Arsenal as Alexis Sanchez joined Manchester United, turned out for the first time in front of the Arsenal fans as the Gunners locked horns with Everton in the Premier League fixture.
Arsenal made a blistering start at the Emirates and were 4-0 up by half time thanks to a brace from Aaron Ramsey and goals apiece from Laurent Koscielny and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
Everton pulled one back in the 64th minute, but Ramsey completed his hat-trick in the 74th minute to leave the Toffees reeling.
Mkhitaryan provided three assists for his team-mates and turned in a superb display which won him the Man of the Match award .
THE Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced on Monday the seizure of multiple undeclared firearms at the Douglas port of entry on July 21.
A family, who were on their way to Alaska, was referred for a secondary examination. During the examination of the vehicle and trailer, border services officers discovered a loaded revolver. The driver was immediately arrested and afforded his rights.
The examination continued and a total of 15 long guns, four handguns and several over-capacity magazines were discovered and seized.
Charges under the Customs Act and the Criminal Code are pending.
“This is a reminder to all travellers entering Canada with firearms to learn about Canadian firearm laws or rather, leave their handguns at home. Anyone bringing firearms or weapons into Canada must declare them to the border services officer upon entry. Failure to do so may lead to prosecution in a court of law,” said Daniela Evans, Director, Pacific Highway District, CBSA.
Quick Facts
The United States Colored Troops (USCT) comprised approximately 175 regiments of more than 180,000 free black men, of whom 7122 were officers.
President Abraham Lincoln official authorized use of African-Americans in combat in the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863, which also freed slaves in United States.
But prior to that African-Americans had already begun serving.
In July of 1862, Congress passed the Militia Act , allowing the use of the African-American population to help save the Union.
A few weeks after President Lincoln signed the legislation, free men of color joined volunteer regiments in Illinois and New York and African-American Units and began to see action.
In August 1862, the War Department decided to officially allow the Union Army to recruit African-American soldiers.
It also said that any slave who fought would be declared free and this also meant freedom for their wives and children.
Those who volunteered where a mixture of free blacks living in the North and former slaves.
The dollar may not be a rate hike play anymore. But plenty of catalysts for a stronger dollar remain. Japanese hedging dynamics favor weaker yen. Buy USD/JPY. The USD is not a rate hike play anymore I was one of the many who had expected modest upside from …
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Mylan NV's (MYL) woes winning federal approval for two potentially profit-driving generics shows how hard a time drugmakers have launching "biosimilars" to rival complex biologic drugs that have been fattening the bottom lines of their competitors.On Wednesday, Aug. 9, Mylan reported second-quarter numbers that came in below analysts' estimates amid pricing pressures facing generics makers.
Location is ideal! This four bedroom home is only two blocks to the beautiful Avon beach. Large living room, dining room, kitchen, family room/office, mud room and half bath on the first level. Four large bedrooms and two full baths on the second level, tall walk up attic ready to be finished. This is a full 50x140' with a two-car garage with additional storage above. What a great opportunity for your family!
Delaware Rundown: What You Missed In Q3
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 10:04 AM EDT) -- The Delaware judiciary over the last three months weighed in on the process for determining fair value in stock appraisal cases, including when the buyer is a private equity firm, and applied the M&F Worldwide guidelines to a novel situation.
Here, Law360 outlines some of the biggest mergers and acquisitions-related developments of the third quarter of 2017.
Appraisals Get Long-Awaited Supreme Court Review
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Rittman youth baseball has many fans, both family and friends – however no one is a bigger fan of the league than grandmother Linda Corp.
Linda had recently been diagnosed with a rare form of breast cancer, a disease that has plagued the family in the past.
So to give back to their most supportive fan, both teams during a recent game came together to stop and appreciate her, with each member of both teams stopping by to give her a hug and pink rose.
Rittman baseball teams dedicate game, and love, to grandma battling cancer https://t.co/1OSgg2ExtL — fox8news (@fox8news) June 15, 2017
The teams also used pink baseballs and wore pink wristbands.
The journey Linda is on will be tough, but thankfully she has the support of her favorite baseball league.
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Collins scored 10 points (4-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-6 FT) while adding six rebounds in 20 minutes off the bench during Friday's preseason loss to the Pistons.
After straining his shoulder in Wednesday's game, Collins appeared none the worse for wear Friday, leading the Hawks bench in minutes, points and boards. The 19th overall pick in this year's draft has some work to do on the offensive end, but he could be a surprising contributor in rebounds as a rookie as he fights for court time in an Atlanta frontcourt that lacks established options.
Gold Shine against Storm Lake
Gold Shine against Storm Lake
The Sioux Falls Gold scored 11 runs in the 2nd inning and went on to beat Storm Lake 14-4 at Ronken Field Wednesday night. Lucas Berry had a bases-clearing double and Patrick O’Donnell a 2-run single to pace the big inning. Both play their college ball at Karras Park for Augustana. The Gold are part of the Pioneer Collegiate Baseball League.
Here’s why French kids avoid obesity
by Annalisa Lista - 2017.06.14
While the rest of the world is seeing record levels of obesity, in France, there is an increase in the percentage of young people in excellent physical shape: +5% over the last 10 years, in the age range 11-14. The phenomenon is seen more among females (+15%), and is attributed, though not exclusively, to trying desperately to keep up with the images of perfectly toned super-stars that permeate the media. The truth of the matter is, and this is the good news, that a new culture of well-being is spreading like wildfire among the new generations of French. Who, contrary to their parents, associate a healthy lifestyle with regular physical activity, strict attention to the ingredients that go into what they eat and drink, and concern with what gets served to them in the school lunchrooms.
OTTAWA — The federal justice minister has asked for an independent review of an extradition that led to Ottawa professor Hassan Diab spending three years in a French jail, only to be suddenly released.
A spokesman for Jody Wilson-Raybould says the external review — which has not started — is in addition to an internal “lessons learned” examination already underway.
Diab and his supporters have been urging the federal government to hold a full public inquiry into the case and to reform the Extradition Act to ensure individual rights are respected.
French authorities suspected Diab, 64, was involved in the 1980 bombing of a Paris synagogue that killed four people and injured dozens of others, an accusation he has always denied.
The RCMP arrested Diab, a Canadian of Lebanese descent, in November 2008 in response to a request by France.
In June 2011, Ontario Superior Court Justice Robert Maranger committed Diab for extradition despite acknowledging the case against him was weak.
The Chattanooga Football Club unofficially started the 2018 season Saturday.
The CFC hosted FC Dallas for a preseason friendly, marking the second time Chattanooga has played host to a MLS team.
The two clubs finished in a 1-1 draw. After FC Dallas scored around the thirty minute mark, Chattanooga's Zecca Ferraz responded by head-butting a goal that was assisted by Joaquin Cabello.
The CFC will next host the Nashville Football Club March 10th.
Yannick Bollore, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Havas poses during an interview with Reuters during the Cannes Lions Festival in Cannes, France, June 23, 2016. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard
PARIS French advertising group Havas (HAVA.PA) has signed a joint venture agreement with Guangdong Advertising Group as part of its moves to expand in the fast-growing Chinese market.
Havas, which competes with bigger rivals such as WPP (WPP.L), Publicis (PUBP.PA) and Omnicom (OMC.N), said it would own 51 percent of the new Havas GIMC Advertising Company that will be created out of the joint venture deal.
"This move represents a major step in the Havas Group's expansion in China. The Chinese market is one of thefastest growing markets in the world and is now second in terms of ad spending which offers outstanding opportunities for brands," Havas Group chief executive Yannick Bollore said in a statement.
(Reporting by Sudip Kar-Gupta; Editing by Sarah White)
German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Tunisian Prime Minister Yousseh Chahed have paid tribute to the 12 people killed and dozens injured in a truck attack on a Christmas market in Berlin carried out by a Tunisian man whose asylum application was rejected. The two leaders placed individual white roses Tuesday at a makeshift memorial to the Dec. 19 attack victims in Berlin.
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The melting of the snow and ice has revealed trash that has washed down the creek and settled along the shoreline where a pedestrian way winds through the Syracuse Inner Harbor. Spotted along the shoreline on a recent afternoon were, among other things, condoms, three shoes, two pill bottles, a syringe, a tennis ball, a lighter, Styrofoam food containers and too many plastic bottles to count.
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No word yet on the cause of a fire that broke out, Sunday night, at the Gateway Bar and Grill in South Sioux City, Nebraska.
It was reported around 8 p-m. that night.
Here is what it looked like Monday morning after the fire was put out Sunday night.
The fire started in the office area of gateway bar and flames were visible through the roof.
Dakota City's Fire Chief, Clint Rasmussen said firefighters from South Sioux City and Homer were called in to help the Dakota City Fire Department battle the flames.
Kendra J. Dunmire, of McVeytown, has announced she is seeking the Democratic nomination for the office of Mifflin County treasurer. As a previous Oliver Township auditor for eight years, she has also held positions as office manager, bookkeeper, payroll clerk and accounting clerk.
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A San Mateo County homeowner woke up early Monday to find that what’s believed to have been a mountain lion had entered her bedroom, snatched her pet dog and walked out, authorities said.
The woman and her child were sleeping in her bedroom at about 3 a.m., when her 15-pound Portuguese Podengo, which was just feet away from them, suddenly started barking aggressively, according to Det. Salvador Zuno, spokesman for the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office.
She woke up and saw a shadow of an animal walk through her partially open French doors and enter her bedroom.
The animal then took the small dog from the foot of her bed and walked out, he said.
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So, you've been wanting Sigourney Weaver to bring Ripley back to thefranchise, eh? Well, be careful what you wish for. Director Ridley Scott may have an idea for doing that which is bound to be divisive, especially if you disliked the digital re-creation of Carrie Fisher inAccording to AvPGalaxy , Scott mentions in an upcoming issue of Empire that he would be open to digitally de-aging Sigourney Weaver for future Alien movies. Here's their write-up...Hardly a confirmation and I imagine fan response will hold some sway whether this actually happens. Then again, Scott is the same director who filledwith an all-white cast then heartily defended it, so maybe what the people want isn't forefront in his thoughts.opens May 19th, and there are a couple more sequels to go after that before Scott links up to, so a lot can change between now and then.
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It’s hard to avoid the impression that the dizzying pace of the #MeToo movement was blunted as soon as it came up against the demands of partisanship in our polarized era.
As we plunge once more into a national debate over sex, power, assault and morality, many hope this will finally be the watershed moment in which a full reckoning will take place. We’ve been here before, though, and we’ve seen such hopes fade and get overtaken by self-interested partisan political fights. And it’s happening again.
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× Chicago’s least-snowy winters in the 1920s
Dear Tom,
With our snow drought this winter, I’ve heard several references to similar Chicago winters in the early 1920s. Can you tell us about those winters?
— Roger V. Carol Stream
Dear Roger,
Chicago’s least-snowy winters occurred in the winters of 1920-21 and 1921-22. The 1920-21 winter recorded 9.8 inches of snow. The snowiest month was December, with 4.4 inches, followed by 3.2 inches in January. February logged 0.3 inches and March just a trace, with the season’s final snowfall 0.4 inches in April.
The following winter produced slightly more — 11.5 inches. Once again, December was the snowiest month, with 4.2 inches, and March’s 2.6 inches ranked second. It is interesting to note that both winters recorded a white Christmas, with a 1-inch snow cover, the same as Chicago’s snowiest winter of 1978-79, which had 89.7 inches.
Authorities have released the name of a man found dead on an east Birmingham roadway over the weekend.
The Jefferson County Coroner's Office identified the victim as John Coe Kelley. He was 31 and lived on the city's Southside.
A passerby made the discovery about 10:43 a.m. Saturday in the 7800 block of Georgia Road. Chief Deputy Coroner Bill Yates said Kelley was found partially in the road under the Oporto-Madrid Boulevard bridge.
Kelley did have injuries, but Yates said it's still unclear how those injuries were sustained. It's possible he fell from the bridge. It did not appear he had been struck by a vehicle. There was no obvious sign of foul play, but it hasn't been ruled out.
MEXICO CITY, July 4 (Reuters) - Mexican President-elect Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador on Wednesday expressed confidence after a positive meeting with the country’s top business lobby, with the leftist saying that his government would not impose its will on others. (Reporting by Anthony Esposito Editing by Christine Murray)
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The defense for mock trial Team 1 dominated the Northwood Gladiators by seven points and Team 2’s plaintiff managed a two point win over the Wootton Patriots Thursday night at the Montgomery County Circuit Courthouse. These wins improve both teams’ records to 1–1.
This is the first year that the mock trial team has split into two independent teams of 12 members, each further divided into a defense and plaintiff team, six members each. Last week, Team 1’s plaintiff and Team 2’s defense both lost their trials. For more information about the mock trial activity, read a previous Black & White article here.
Team 1’s plaintiff and Team 2’s defense will take on the Seneca Valley Screaming Eagles and Blair Blazers, respectively, next Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Montgomery County Circuit Courthouse.
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After almost four years since the release of their Arche album, Japan's avant-garde metal phenomenon Dir En Grey return on September 26th with their 10th album The Insulated World. The band have also announced the Wearing Human Skin Tour. A video trailer for both can be seen below:
The Insulated World is available for pre-order in Japan. Limited Deluxe Version and First Press Limited Version are printed in limited numbers.
Find Dir En Grey's tour itinerary here.
Music can reduce the anxiety and pain of invasive surgery, according to an analysis of all relevant randomized controlled trials published since 1980.
Ninety-two trials with a total of 7385 patients were included in the BJS (British Journal of Surgery) analysis. Music interventions significantly decreased anxiety and pain compared with controls, equivalent to a decrease of 21 mm for anxiety and 10 mm for pain on a 100-mm visual analogue scale.
There was no significant association between the effect of music interventions and age, sex, choice and timing of music, and type of anaesthesia.
"This result makes it now possible to create guidelines for the implementation of music interventions around surgical procedures," said lead author Dr. Rosalie Kühlmann, of Erasmus MC-Sophia Children's Hospital, in The Netherlands.
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DeAndre Ayton, the first overall pick by the Phoenix Suns, describes what it was like to have his name be the first called in the NBA Draft.
After almost three months of vocal battles, two Singaporeans have made it to the final eight on the local edition of reality TV singing competition The Voice.
Cherelle Tan, 26, is on Chinese singer Della Ding Dang's team and Isaac Ong, 29, is on Malaysian singer-songwriter Gary Chaw's team.
The remaining finalists comprise five Malaysians and one from Hong Kong.
The grand finals will be divided into two rounds. In the first round, the eight contestants will each perform an individual song and the two with the most number of SMS votes get to advance to the second round. They will perform again and the champion will be determined by another round of SMS voting.
Germans are among Europeans most opposed to having Jewish or Muslim family members, a new survey has revealed.
A poll by Pew Research Center claimed 33% of Germans were against having a Muslim relative and 19% opposed to one that was Jewish.
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazilian oil workers have begun a 72-hour strike on the heels of a crippling nationwide truck drivers' strike that has started winding down after 10 days.
The country's two main oil workers' unions say the strike was called to demand lower fuel prices and the resignation of Pedro Parente, president of state-owned oil company Petrobras.
The strike began Wednesday in defiance of Brazil's top labor court, which declared it illegal and said the unions will have to pay a daily fine of 500,000 reals (about $135,000).
According to the Oil Worker's Federation, the strike has halted production at refineries in six states.
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Petrobras said in a statement that contingency teams were operating production units where the strike prevented shift changes from taking place.
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A police officer was rushed to hospital after being attacked in a graveyard on Friday night (February 2).
The male officer, who was on duty, was knocked unconscious after the assault in the St Laurence Church grounds in Manston Road.
He was treated at the scene and taken to hospital as a precaution.
People living in Manston Road and King Street reported a huge police presence from around 10pm, while the helicopter was also seen circling the area.
Kent Police said the search is ongoing for those responsible for the assault.
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A researcher at Georgia State University has received a $4.1 million federal grant to develop a drug to combat the Ebola virus.
Dr. Christopher Basler is a professor in the Institute for Biomedical Sciences, director of the university's Center for Microbial Pathogenesis and a Georgia Research Alliance Eminent Scholar in Microbial Pathogenesis.
"We still lack any approved drugs to treat Ebola virus infection,” Basler said. “Ebola remains a significant concern. The outbreak in West Africa from 2014 to 2016 drives home the significance of Ebola as a public health threat. We need vaccines and drugs to treat the infections. There’s been more progress on the vaccine front than treatment, but hopefully, we’ll come up with new strategies that may lead to new drugs.”
The goal of Basler's research is to find drug compounds that block the growth of the Ebola virus.
To read an abstract of the grant, click here.
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1. Bishop, knight, rook and pawn are names of pieces in what game
Chess
2. When referring to the pieces in chess, how would you spell Knight
K N I G H T
3.Today is Monday, what day of the week does Christmas EVE land on this year
Sunday
4. What beverage is most commonly known to be put out with cookies for Santa on Christmas Eve
Milk
5. In the nursery rhyme Mary Had a Little Lamb, the lamb had fleece as white as “what”
Snow
6.Who is the Mayor the Barrie
Jeff Lehman
7. The Leafs played on Saturday and Sunday this past weekend. True or False, they won BOTH games
True
8. Which body part is part of the nervous system; Heart / Lungs or Spinal Cord
Spinal Cord
9. Fill in the blank from ‘Twas A Night Before Christmas; Not a creature was stirring, not even a BLANK
mouse
10. Answer this equation; 875 x 2 + 50 – 725
1075
TEMPE, Ariz. — The death of a woman who was struck by a self-driving Uber SUV as she crossed a street in suburban Phoenix is the event that many in the auto and technology industries had been dreading.
The crash on Sunday night in Tempe marked the first death involving a fully autonomous test vehicle and could have far-reaching consequences for the new technology.
The crash led Uber to immediately suspend all road-testing of such autos in the Phoenix area, Pittsburgh, San Francisco and Toronto.
The Volvo was in self-driving mode with a human backup driver at the wheel when it hit 49-year-old Elaine Herzberg.
Sgt. Ronald Elcock, a Tempe police spokesman, said it’s too early to draw conclusions on blame.
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The Powhatan community is rallying together to ensure the family of fallen Special Agent Michael Walter has a Merry Christmas.
The Facebook group "Be Like Mike" has been working for weeks to get presents for his children. They call it "A Winter Walter-Land".
Walter was shot and killed in Mosby Court back in May. Dozens of people dropped by the Powhatan Volunteer Fire Department on Sunday.
The community was also invited to decorate cookies, ornaments, and wreaths for families of other fallen officers.
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One driver was taken to hospital Wednesday afternoon following a multi-vehicle collision in Kitchener.
The crash occurred around 2:30 p.m. in the northbound lanes of the Conestoga Parkway, north of Wellington Street.
It involved one truck and two cars. The driver of one of the cars was hurt, although the severity of their injuries was not immediately clear.
The northbound lanes of the highway were closed for about an hour.
OPP are investigating the cause of the crash.
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Below is a new promo for John Cena’s return to WWE TV on the July 4th SmackDown episode from Phoenix, Arizona:
Dash Wilder of The Revival was backstage at a recent RAW event but it appears he’s back on the road full-time as he appeared in the ring during the pull-apart brawl between Samoa Joe and WWE Universal Champion Brock Lesnar on last night’s RAW. Dash has been out of action since mid-April with a broken jaw. It was believed that Dash would be out of action for up to 8 weeks.
Speaking of the big brawl between Joe and Lesnar, Paul Heyman tweeted the following:
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The police have started investigating the circumstances which led to the death of a man at Macoucherie River.
He has been identified as Edmund David Bazil, 67, of Mahaut.
Police PRO, Inspector Pellam Jno Baptiste said that around 4:30 pm on Sunday, December 10, 2017, Bazil was at the Macoucherie River washing a vehicle with a friend when he disappeared.
A search was carried out and eventually, the police were called.
Bazil’s body was fished out of the river at about 7:30 am on Monday, December 11 and was officially pronounced dead by a medical doctor.
He said a coroner’s inquest will be convened and investigations are ongoing.
A man has been charged with multiple offences relating to burglary and fraud in Eastbourne, Pevensey, and Uckfield.
Nigel Fry, also known as Nigel May, was arrested by officers in Eastbourne in the early hours of Thursday (February 1) and remanded in custody.
The 50-year-old from Bexhill is due to appear before Brighton Magistrates’ Court today (Friday) charged with a total of 11 offences relating to burglary and fraud in Eastbourne, Pevensey and Uckfield between November 2-17 last year.
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The media and internet are all abuzz about the United Airlines passenger who was dragged off the plane after refusing to leave in an oversold situation. In response, many airlines are upping their maximum amounts for compensation (with Delta going as high as $9,950 per volunteer),
Does the flying public really think they have somehow been “vindicated”? Sorry, ladies and gentlemen, but airlines are in business to make a profit just like everyone else. Filling up as many seats as possible is how they do it. Any potential “loss” from these higher compensation awards is merely going to be offset by incremental fare increases.
So the next time someone raises his or her hand to accept a substantial bump amount, take a look at the price on your ticket stub and tell them, “You’re welcome.”
TORONTO — Canadians have been swindled out of than $1.7 million via scams involving cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin so far this year — more than double the amount during all of 2016.
The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre says that's more than five times the amount people lost to these types of scams in 2015, which was roughly $284,000.
As bitcoin becomes more popular with investors, sending the price above US$17,000 mark last week, criminals appear to be increasingly turning to cryptocurrencies to extort payment from their victims as well.
These new figures come after police in Alberta, British Columbia and Ontario warned in recent months to beware of scams involving demands for a transfer of funds using bitcoin.
RCMP in Langley, B.C., last month said a woman received a call from what she believed was her husband's cellphone and someone posing as a police officer, asking for bail to secure her spouse's release.
MADRID — Spain secured its 11th straight World Cup appearance aided by Italy's disappointing home draw against Macedonia on Friday, while Serbia missed on its chance to make it to next year's finals in Russia after a loss at Austria.
Spain comfortably defeated Albania 3-0 in a match in which defender Gerard Pique, an outspoken defender of Catalonia, received a mixed reaction from the home fans.
Italy practically secured a playoff spot but it was jeered by fans after drawing with Macedonia 1-1 in Turin. Even a victory would have kept the Italians in a difficult position to surpass Spain for first place in Group G because of its worse goal difference.
Serbia needed a win against Austria to clinch its spot from Group D but it lost 3-2 in Vienna, while Wales kept its chance alive by beating Georgia 1-0 despite Gareth Bale's absence.
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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — Jarkel Joiner scored 21 points on 8-for-13 shooting, Damiyne Durham added 16 more and Cal State Bakersfield cruised to an 81-58 win over Missouri-Kansas City on Saturday night.
Cal State Bakersfield (10-13, 3-5 Western Athletic Conference) shot 56 per cent from the field, getting 16 assists on 31 baskets, and dominated inside with a 38-14 advantage in points in the paint. Moataz Aly and Justin Davis finished with 10 points each for the Roadrunners, whose win gave coach Greg McCall his 100th career victory.
Isaiah Ross opened the game with a 3-pointer to spark an 8-0 run for UMKC (6-19, 1-7), which still led 13-12 midway through the opening half before Cal State Bakersfield took over.
Joiner then hit a 3-pointer to put CSUB on top for good and spark a 32-7 run to take a 44-20 advantage into the break.
Xavier Bishop led UMKC with 17 points, Broderick Robinson added 12 and Ross finished with 11 as the Kangaroos lost their fifth straight.
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — For the first time in five years, the state of Indiana has updated its Big Tree Register.
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources on Tuesday said the register is now available. It’s published every five years and lists the largest tree of every native species in Indiana.
Among the biggest trees in Indiana is a 155-foot-tall hickory bitternut in Perry County. It has a 130-inch trunk circumference.
State experts say the biggest trees are found in open areas like yards, fields or cemeteries because trees don’t have to compete for water and sunlight and can grow to their largest potential.
Nominations for the registry opened in 2015. Several species don’t have entries because they haven’t received nominations.
A Moscow court has upheld a 20-day jail term for opposition leader Alexei Navalny while police have searched his Moscow headquarters ahead of planned protests.
Navalny was handed the sentence Monday for calling for last week's unsanctioned protest in Nizhny Novgorod. He appealed the verdict to the Moscow City Court, which upheld it Friday.
Navalny has declared his intention to run for president in the March 2018 election, even though a criminal conviction he calls politically motivated bars him from running.
The 41-year old anti-corruption crusader has organized several waves of protests this year, and another series of such demonstrations is set in nearly 80 Russian cities for Saturday, when President Vladimir Putin turns 65.
Putin hasn't yet declared his intention to seek re-election, but he's widely expected to run.
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LAS VEGAS (AP) — The famous neon sign of a cowgirl in downtown Las Vegas has been taken down as part of the construction of a planned casino-resort.
After more than two decades on Freemont Street, “Vegas Vickie” was dismantled Tuesday.
Casino owner Derek Stevens says his company is looking for a home for the neon sign. It was created in 1980 and originally dubbed “Sassy Sally” after a casino of that name.
Stevens’ company is planning to transform the space previously occupied by the Las Vegas Club.
Kamarudeen Ogundele, Ado Ekiti The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party in the South-West geopolitical zone has vowed to reclaim the political control of the region, starting with the retention of Ekiti State, where governorship election will be conducted next year. The leaders expressed gratitude to the party members and supporters for remaining resolute in the […]
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Crius Energy CEO Michael Fallquist in 2011 in Brazil, during a company environmental initiative. In 2017, Crius led all alternative electricity billers in Connecticut where the company has its headquarters in Norwalk, with 15 percent of the customers who do not use standard utility service from Eversource Energy, United Illuminating or municipal providers.
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London police arrested a man on Thursday wanted on a first-degree murder charge by Peel police.
The 23-year-old man was arrested during a drug raid at a Maitland Street address.
Peel police say Victor Brooks, of Mississauga, was wanted in connection with the death of a man shot in Mississauga last March.
Eight people were arrested in connection with the case.
In London, police laid two drug charges against Brooks, as well as three other men.
The men were from Mississauga, London, Newmarket and Brampton.
London police say more than $30,000 in drugs and $10,000 in cash were seized.
The No. 1 overall prospect in the country, Charlotte (N.C.) Harding five-star athlete Quavaris Crouch plans on taking several visits over the next month, including what he hopes to be Sunshine State stops to Florida and Florida State.
For now, the Gators aren't mentioned as being much of a threat for him, but his cousin Marlon Dunlap has transferred to UF and will see the field as a defensive tackle this fall.
Adam Friedman has the latest on Crouch right HERE
If you’re planning a forest picnic or even a barbeque in the back garden, the lighting of fires near open land or woods is extremely dangerous at the moment.
The national fire service urges anyone who sees a fire to keep a safe distance away and report it immediately to them on 999 or 112.People are also urged to have water in the car if they are embarking on journeys and not to leave children or animals in cars unattended.
Assistant Chief Fire Officer for Tipperary Carole Kennedy joined us on Tipp Today to give some safety tips during the heatwave.
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SOFIA British American Tobacco (BAT) (BATS.L) said on Wednesday it had agreed with Bulgarian cigarette maker Bulgartabac to acquire some of its leading cigarette brands in a deal worth more than 100 million euros (84.97 million pounds).
BAT said the acquisition of the Victory, Eva Slim and GD brands would help expand its market share in Bulgaria to 40 percent from 12 percent and said the deal would also include retail and distribution assets in the country and in Bosnia.
The deal is subject of anti-trust approvals and is expected to be concluded by the end of June this year, the company said in a statement.
(Reporting by Tsvetelia Tsolova; Editing by David Holmes)
ROTA, Spain (AP) — Spain looks set to take charge of the European Union's anti-piracy operation off Somalia despite a challenge from Italy, as EU countries continue to pick over the spoils left by Britain's departure from the bloc next year.
With Brexit due in just 11 months, Spain wants to host the prestigious headquarters for EUNAVFOR Atalanta at its southern port of Rota in a joint effort that would see France assume responsibility for a parallel civilian maritime surveillance facility.
Italy entered the running late and its candidacy appears dwarfed by those from two of Europe's historic naval powers.
Time is running out for a decision to be made, and EU countries are concerned that a potentially embarrassing vote might be required to break the deadlock.
SEOUL, April 13 South Korean Foreign Minister Yun Byung-se said on Thursday he believed the United States will consult Seoul if it is considering a pre-emptive strike against North Korea.
Yun's comments at a South Korean parliamentary hearing came amid rising tensions in the region over the possibility North Korea could conduct a new nuclear or missile test.
The possibility of U.S. military action against North Korea in response to such tests gained traction following last week's U.S. strikes against Syria, which came in retaliation for a deadly gas attack. (Reporting by Jack Kim and Ju-min Park; Editing by Paul Tait)
The relegated Potters are looking for such a big fee because his former club Birmingham are set to pocket 20 per cent of any profit.
Birmingham negotiated the sell-on clause when they sold him to the Potters for £3.5m in January 2013.
Stoke value Butland at between £25m and £30m – the same fee Everton paid for his England rival Jordan Pickford when he moved from Sunderland last summer – which means the West Midlands club could make more than £5m from any sale.
Butland’s challenge is stiff enough already with most of the Premier League’s top six already settled on their No1 for next season.
Liverpool are in the market for a new gloveman and have been linked strongly with a move for the 25-year-old.
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Sean Spicer, the incoming White House communications director, suggested Sunday that President Obama’s imposing Russian sanctions related to email hacking was politically motivated, considering China recently did far worse without punishment.
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Second grader Zoey Thompson has been waiting a while for her father, U.S. Army Capt. Joseph Thompson, to return from deployment in Afghanistan. The two have not seen each other in more than a year.
The Catawba Elementary School student got the surprise of her young life on Friday when her dad surprised her at Field Day.
Capt. Thompson said he couldn’t believe he made it through the surprise standing. He even said he fell weak when he saw his daughter.
"I missed you so much," Zoey told her father. "Like, more than when I was born. Way more than when I was born. That's how much I missed you."
"That was definitely a beautiful moment," Capt. Thompson responded. "I definitely remember holding your little stinky butt."
So, what do the two plan on doing together first? Go eat at Buffalo Wild Wings. Enjoy the wings, guys.
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Police say a man has died and another person is in critical condition after a high-speed crash early Wednesday morning in east Kansas City. It happened before 3:20 a.m. at the intersection of 31st Street and Jackson Avenue.
Tickets are being snapped up quickly for the longest, continuous, inflatable obstacle course in the world which bounces into Sussex this weekend.
the 1,000ft long Labyrinth Challenge will be at Brighton Racecourse on Saturday and Sunday (August 19 and 20).
TAYLORVILLE, Ill. (WAND) – A K9 unit member of the Taylorville Police Department looks to retire.
Echo, who is expected to continue demonstrations and ceremonial work after her retirement, is a K9 police officer of Taylorville PD.
Brian Hile, Chief of Police, says the time has come to begin the search for a replacement for Echo as she continues to grow older.
According to Hile, the K9 unit is essential to the success of the Taylorville PD and the unit makes a major impact on the Taylorville community in many ways.
Also joining the new member of the K9 unit will be a new police officer. Training will begin shortly after a dog is picked.
TUSCOLA COUNTY, Mich. — A Michigan man he won $100,000 in what he’s calling the “best mistake I’ve ever made,” CNN affiliate WNEM reports.
The Tuscola County man, who has chosen to remain anonymous, matched the Fantasy 5 numbers drawn last week to win the Fantasy 5 jackpot.
He bought his winning ticket at Worth’s Party Store, located at 4730 E. Main St. in Millington.
“I usually play 04-14-28-30-31, but I accidentally picked 29 instead of 28,” the player said. “Rather than starting over with a new slip, I just decided to go ahead and play those numbers and I’m so glad I did.”
The lucky player claimed his prize on Tuesday.
“Winning the jackpot was all because of a simple mistake, but it’s definitely the best mistake I’ve ever made,” he said.
He said he plans to use the money to pay down his mortgage.
“I can’t tell you how it feels to win the jackpot. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime kind of thing,” the player said.
A large group packed into last night’s meeting of the Longview School Board, demanding the resignation of School Board member JD Rosetti. Late last month, Rosetti was acquitted on fourth-degree domestic violence assault charges, after being accused of hitting his now-ex-wife during an argument. The Daily News reports on last night’s demonstration, which included several people with signs saying “Rosetti Resign!” Several people spoke during the public comment portion of last night’s meeting, saying that Rosetti’s continuing service on the School Board is “unacceptable.” At least one person claimed that a teacher would have been fired or a student would have been expelled for similar behavior. It was pointed out that there are only two viable options for removing a School Board member, either voluntary resignation or a recall vote. It’s noted that Rosetti did NOT attend last night’s meeting.
One of the scariest effects of climate change might already be happening — and it’d mean our projections are way off
Jim Mallinder says the injury George North picked up in training last Wednesday is 'not serious'.
And the Saints boss is also hoping for good news on Louis Picamoles and Stephen Myler, who were both forced off in the 27-25 defeat to Saracens at Stadium MK on Sunday.
Picamoles tried to battle on, but was replaced in the 25th minute, with Teimana Harrison coming on at No.8.
Myler also took a knock just before the break and struggled through to half-time, when he was replaced, giving Rory Hutchinson the chance to come on with Harry Mallinder moving to 10.
And when asked for injury updates after the game, Mallinder said: "Louis has got a bad neck so we're not exactly sure.
"Stephen Myler hurt his knee so fingers crossed. We've got a two-week break before we play Exeter now.
"George North has got a bad side. He took a knock in training. It's not serious."
Feb 13 Norwegian Finans Holding ASA:
* Comprehensive income amounted to 290 million Norwegian crowns ($34.6 million) in Q4, corresponding to earnings growth of 43 million crowns compared with Q3 2016
* Says earnings growth is explained by strong loan growth, stable margins, good cost control and stable credit quality
* Comprehensive income in 2016 amounted to 924 million crowns, corresponding to earnings growth of 320 million crowns compared with 2015
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Moffly Media's 13th annual Best of the Gold Coast Connecticut party will be from 6 to 9:30 p.m., Thursday July 13 in the ballroom of the Hilton Stamford, 1 Stamford Place with a portion of proceeds benefiting Kids in Crisis. The VIP pre-party starts at 6:00 p.m. VIP tickets are $100, and General Admission tickets are $65 online or $75 at the door.
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Alister Bull, Bloomberg News Federal Reserve team leader, discusses a milestone for the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield, which hit 3 percent on Tuesday for the first time since 2014 as investors expect more rate hikes in 2018. He speaks with Bloomberg’s Amy Morris and Peter Barnes on Bloomberg Radio’s "Politics, Policy, Power and Law."
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ATLANTA — Forty-eight people from 31 countries took the oath of citizenship Wednesday morning at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library.
The ceremony was part of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Independence Day ceremony.
This year, the department celebrated the 242nd anniversary of the Declaration of Independence by welcoming more than 2,300 new U.S. citizens in more than 30 Independence Day-themed naturalization ceremonies across the country.
Here is a link to the department's civics practice test.
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ST. LOUIS - Stacey Switzer of the APA of Missouri visits KPLR 11 News at Noon with this week's Monday Mascot: Bandit!
Bandit is about 13 months old. He's very hyper, strong, and playful, so he's best suited for an active family that can take him out on lots of runs and walks.
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ATHENS (ANA) – Economy Minister Dimitris Papadimitriou underlined the need for “an investment shock” for the country, in an interview with Documento newspaper on Sunday, adding in parallel that the “direct foreign investments have tripled this year in comparison with 2016″.
This means that the investors have noticed that there are opportunities and that the country has political and economic stability, the reforms are implemented and the possibility of Grexit has been eliminated, he said.
Papadimitriou estimated that the investments for new private businesses will reach 2 bln euros in 2017 without including the privatisations. «The evaluation of the investment plans of the growth programme will start in autumn. 802 requests of 2.2 bln euro budget have been already submitted, the interest is very high”, he said.
Migos showed up to a NASCAR event recently and had to teach Fox Sports reporter Michael Waltrip how to dab. We don’t know what his version was, but it was definitely tragic.
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Authorities have reported icy pavement and some accidents on several central and western Nebraska highways.
The Nebraska State Patrol says troopers handled wrecks and helped people whose vehicles slid off Interstate 80 between Maxwell and Sutherland on Monday morning.
Slick pavement also was reported on Nebraska Highway 40 near Oconto, U.S. Highway 26 and Nebraska highways 92 and 61 near Ogallala, Nebraska Highway 2 near Thedford and east and west of Alliance, U.S. Highway 83 north of North Platte and Nebraska Highway 71 in the northwest corner of the Panhandle.
It’s unclear how many people have been injured. No fatalities have been reported.
Romania Says Venezuela Ruling Applies In $250M Award Row
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 2:52 PM EDT) -- Romania told a New York federal court Thursday that the standards used by the Second Circuit in its decision to reverse the confirmation of a $188 million award against Venezuela apply to its push to vacate a $250 million arbitration award in favor of a pair of Swedish food investors.
The July decision to reverse the confirmation of an Exxon Mobil Corp. subsidiary’s $188 million award against Venezuela used the same arguments relied upon by the European nation in its fight against a $250 million award...
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JOHNSTON, R.I. (WPRI) — Nearly a hundred people gathered Wednesday night to say goodbye to a Johnston woman who was killed in a single-car crash in North Smithfield.
Family and friends of Karissa Harrison packed into the backyard of her home, lighting candles, releasing balloons and writing messages to the young mother whose life was cut short one day prior.
Harrison, 24, was killed early Tuesday morning when the car she was in left Route 146 and rolled over several times.
She left behind three children, ages 2, 4 and 7.
Also killed in the crash was 30-year-old Henry Feliz of Providence. A third person, who has not been identified, was taken to the hospital with serious injuries.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
Hear emotional reaction from Harrison’s loved ones tonight on Eyewitness News at 10 and 11.
A major fire broke out at Mexican state oil producer Pemex's Salina Cruz refinery on Wednesday after a crude spill, injuring nine people and extending the shutdown of the plant into a second day, the company said. The blaze began in the pump house of Salina Cruz, Mexico's largest refinery, on Wednesday morning, and the company was working to put it out, a Pemex spokeswoman said.
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All Capitol employees who were subjected to a random drug test by the Cebu Provincial Anti-Drug Abuse Office (CPADAO) tested negative for illegal drugs use.
CPADAO conducted a random drug test on 158 Capitol employees from the executive department on Monday.
According to CPADAO head Ivy Durano-Meca, all of the employees tested negative.
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There are about 1,500 people employed by the Capitol. Meca said the drug tests are conducted randomly as part of their drive to also ensure the Capitol offices are free of drugs.
“So ang na drug test gahapon are all the offices under the executive but it is randomly conducted sa tanan na mga offices,” she said.
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TORONTO - Uber is apologizing to customer who was charged more than $18,000 for a short ride in downtown Toronto.
Photos posted on social media over the weekend showed that an Uber rider was billed $18,518.50 for a 21-minute Uber ride.
An Uber spokesperson confirmed the incident, and says the rider had been fully refunded.
Uber staff say the massive over-charge was a result of driver error, not a technical glitch.
Uber says the ride in question took place in a traditional taxi cab signed up to the ridehailing service -- an option available to customers in Toronto -- and that the driver made a mistake when entering the details of the fare into his cab's meter.
The spokesperson says the company continues to look into what happened.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Another man accused of assaulting protesters at a Donald Trump campaign rally in Louisville has counter-sued the president, saying he was following Trump's urging to remove them.
Matthew Heimbach is being sued over his alleged actions at the March 1, 2016 rally. In a counter claim filed in federal court on Monday, Heimbach says he was relying "on Trump's authority to order disruptive persons removed," according to WDRB-TV (bit.ly/2onwCE9).
Another defendant, Alvin Bamberger, also attended the rally and can be seen on video shoving a woman. Bamberger filed a counter claim on Friday saying that he acted on Trump's "urging and inspiration."
Severe thunderstorm watch canceled for this evening
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The severe thunderstorm watch originally scheduled to last until 8 p.m. was canceled early as the storms moved out of the area.
Cook, DuPage, Kane, McHenry, Lake, Will and many other northern Illinois counties were part of the watch from the National Weather Service in Chicago. There also was a warning for DuPage, Will and parts of Kane and Cook counties that lasted until 5:45 p.m.
Storms dropped heavy rains especially in DuPage County and the Fox Valley.
The weather service overall issued a hazardous weather outlook warning of an elevated thunderstorm risk over the next few days. It says there's also a limited tornado risk, and elevated risk of hail up to the size of a half dollar, elevated risk of winds up to 65 mph, and elevated flooding risk.
The risk of storms continues the rest of the week and through the weekend, and Tuesday, the service says.
Examining Trump's Initial Response To The Racial Upheaval In Virginia After the mayhem in Charlottesville, some saw President Trump's remarks as a validation of the protesters' message of racial bigotry. Rachel Martin talks to David French of the National Review.
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Enjoy "The Best of The British Invasion" era music performed by the Ricochettes, the mid west's premier British Invasion band.
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Voting began in the election for governor of the Indonesian capital after a months-long campaign in which the monumental problems facing Jakarta took a backseat to religious intolerance and racial bigotry.
More than 13,000 polling places opened at 7 a.m. to accommodate the 7.1 million people eligible to vote. The election is one of dozens taking place Wednesday across Muslim-majority Indonesia.
Incumbent Gov. Basuki "Ahok" Tjahaja Purnama, a minority Christian and ethnic Chinese, is vying against Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono, who is the son of a former president, and Anies Rasyid Baswedan, a moderate now courting the votes of conservative and hard-line Muslims.
Ahok's chances appeared dashed after accusations of blasphemy led to criminal charges and his ongoing blasphemy trial but he has recently rebounded in opinion polls.
NEW YORK (AP) - A New York company that sells soup from the recipes of the chef who was the real-life model of the Soup Nazi on "Seinfeld" has filed for bankruptcy.
The filing from Soupman Inc. comes less than a month after its chief financial officer was arrested on charges of cheating the government out of employment-related taxes. The CFO has pleaded not guilty.
Soupman Inc. is based in Staten Island and sells soups made from the recipes of Al Yeganeh. He and his New York soup stand were the inspiration for the "Seinfeld" character, with the catchphrase "No soup for you!"
The company said Tuesday it needs to seek bankruptcy protection in part because of "recent company developments" but store shelves will continue to carry its products including lobster bisque and mulligatawny.
Former Colorado Department of Transportation audit director Chris Wedor has pleaded guilty to identity theft and forgery but is not expected to serve time behind bars.
KCNC-TV reports that Wedor pleaded guilty Monday afternoon to one count of felony identity theft and one misdemeanor count of forgery.
Wedor was fired in December 2016 after the department found irregularities in expenditures connected to the use of state credit cards. He was originally charged with 17 felonies for accusations that he spent about $29,000 of state money on personal expenses.
Prosecutor Joseph Morales says the district attorney's office agreed to allow Wedor to serve two years unsupervised probation on the forgery count and a two-year deferred judgment on the felony charge.
Wedor will repay the department about $34,000.
Virginia State Police have released the identity of the driver killed in a crash on Saturday in Essex County.
The driver, 37-year-old Christopher P. Ball of Champlain, VA, died at the scene.
Police say around 11:05 p.m., a pick-up truck traveling northbound on Tidewater Trail ran off the side of the road and overturned near Dangerfield Road.
Alcohol and speed are considered factors in the crash.
A passenger in the vehicle was transported to Riverside Tappahannock Hospital with minor injuries.
The crash remains under investigation.
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It's always a good day when we find out about more beautiful Minnie Mouse ears that Disney has on offer. Thanks to a helpful tip from HelloGiggles, we now know that black-lace Minnie ears are a very real thing, and they're gorgeous.
The subtly beautiful ears are covered in lace with an off-center lace bow, but the best touch is the lace veil that's attached. These ears would be the perfect touch to any Halloween costume you might be donning on your next trip to one of the Disney parks. Or you could just wear them any old time because they're too pretty to ever be tucked away in a drawer.
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If you can't get yourself to a Disney park, you can also order the ears online for $25 and wear them anywhere you please. Maybe you could rotate them with your rose-gold Minnie ears!
Fourth batch of the Nigerians stranded in Libya yesterday arrived Port Harcourt International Airport, Omuagwa, Rivers State.
This was just as the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, attributed the delay in the arrival of the other remaining over 3000 persons to killings by militia groups at the airport in Tripoli.
The 465 persons landed at the airport on board Max Air plane at exactly 12:29 local time and were moved to the reception centre created at the same facility for medical attention and profiling.
Speaking, the South-South Coordinator of NEMA and Head of Operations in the evacuation, Mr. Ejike Martins, noted that the Federal Government was determined to free all Nigerians held captive in Libya as soon as possible.
Martins disclosed that militia groups had clashed at the departure airport in Tripoli, adding that the airport was closed causing the delay in the return of the victims.
The Goderich Recreation Park fundraising campaign is another step closer to reaching its goal thanks to a $10,000 donation from Doug Fines and Huronia Welding and Industrial Supplies.
A long-standing family-owned local business, Huronia is approaching 40 years of operations in Goderich and the surrounding area.
Asked about their $10,000 donation to the Goderich Recreation Park, Fines says they are happy to commit to the project as an investment in their community.
Revitalization Committee member, Trevor Bazinet, who was on hand to thank Fines for Huronia’s donation says that the local response to the fundraising campaign is incredible.
“Our business and community leaders make a huge difference to the community when they support local projects.”
Soaring ceilings and natural light abound as you walk through this gorgeous Robert Elliott custom home. Traditional elegance with an updated open layout make this property functional for all. Soaring 11 ft ceilings downstairs, 9 ft ceilings upstairs, and oversized rooms provide ideal space. Custom features such as a fireplace in the breakfast room and built in seating around the upstairs bay window are comforts that are hard to find. A wall of windows in the family room overlooks the outdoor patio boasting fans and ceiling heaters, huge outdoor kitchen, and spacious pool. Seize the opportunity to live on a gorgeous block of University Park with great lot size and a beautiful home; yes, you can have it all.
Icon of freedom: The Statue of Liberty
The Statue of Liberty — or "Liberty Enlightening the World," as it is officially named — towers over New York Harbor, measuring 151 feet from the base to the tip of the torch. Click through the gallery above to see beautiful photos of this iconic symbol of freedom and the United States.
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Colorado's convenience store owners have taken a step toward being able to sell full-strength beer, according to a report by The Denver Business Journal . The state House Business Affairs & Labor Committee approved a measure late Wednesday that would allow c-stores of under 5,000 feet to sell an alcoholic product bigger than the reduced-strength beer that they now are limited to offering.
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This night of dancing and drag brings together an all-star cast to compete in the ultimate lip sync battle. Our four winners Bon Bon Bontemps, Devine Darlin, Priyanka, and Beardra Bidness compete for your votes to win the All-Star crown. With pop and throwback hits being played by DJ Maggy.and DJ Johnny B Goode 10:30 pm. $7 before 11:30 pm, $10 after.
The Marlins activated Urena (shoulder) from the 10-day disabled list ahead of his scheduled start Wednesday against the Rays, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.
After a two-week absence due to an inflamed right shoulder, Urena will re-enter the rotation in place of Sandy Alcantara (infection), who shifts to the DL less than a week after his first MLB start. Urena didn't head out on a minor-league rehab assignment prior to being activated, but he shouldn't face any limitations with his pitch count in his return to action. In fact, manager Don Mattingly may actually prefer if Urena works deep into Wednesday's game after Miami used seven relievers in Tuesday's 16-inning loss.
BRASILIA, March 31 Brazil's government will overhaul in 2018 the benchmark interest rate that state development bank BNDES uses for long-term corporate loans, the Planning Ministry said in a statement on Friday, in a step to reduce costly subsidies.
The so-called TJLP lending rate, currently set on a quarterly basis by the National Monetary Council, will be replaced for a new rate based on yields paid by inflation-linked NTN-B bonds, the Planning Ministry said. (Reporting by Silvio Cascione; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
YEREVAN, APRIL 14, ARMENPRESS. The next session of the EAEU Supreme Council will be held on October 11 in Moscow, Tigran Sargsyan – Chairman of the Board of Eurasian Economic Commission, said, TASS reported.
“The heads of states already agreed at the narrow format meeting that the next session of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council will be held on October 11 in Moscow”, Tigran Sargsyan said.
Earlier President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko said at the Council session that Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed to hold the next summit in October in Moscow.
Lukashenko proposed to make 2017 a turning year for the EAEU, stating that a number of key measures must be taken for that purpose. “We need to define moratorium for adoption of new legal acts that have a discriminatory nature towards the Union’s partners. The Eurasian Economic Commission must follow its implementation”, Lukashenko said.
FX just released the first trailer for its upcoming new series, "Feud: Bette and Joan."
It chronicles Joan Crawford and Bette Davis' notorious rivalry behind the scenes of their 1962 film, "What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?"
Jessica Lange and Susan Sarandon star as battling Hollywood divas Crawford and Davis, respectively, on the first season of "Feud."
Debuting Sunday, March 5 at 10 p.m., "Feud" is the latest from executive producer Ryan Murphy for FX, after critically acclaimed series "American Horror Story" and "American Crime Story," which followed the murder trial of O.J. Simpson in its first season.
Alfred Molina, Stanley Tucci, Judy Davis, and Dominic Burgess also star on the new series.
Watch the first "Feud" trailer below:
OTTAWA — The man on trial for murdering three women in the Ottawa Valley two years ago told police he killed his three former acquaintances because they were not innocent.
Fifty-nine-year-old Basil Borutski confessed to police in an interview room at the Pembroke OPP detachment the day after the crimes in September 2015.
The video of that confession continued to be played in court Friday as part of Borutski’s trial for first degree murder charges in the deaths of 66-year-old Carol Culleton, 36-year-old Anastasia Kuzyk and 48-year-old Nathalie Warmerdam.
Borutski said several times he makes a distinction between murder and killing because the Bible does and that murder is killing someone or something that is innocent.
He said the women were guilty of lying about him to police and having him thrown in jail for things he didn’t do.
Borutski is representing himself at the trial but is refusing to participate, sitting in the prisoner’s box facing forward with his eyes closed most of the time.
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — A Texas couple whose 5-year-old daughter died in a crash involving a driver who was allegedly using Apple‘s FaceTime video chatting app is suing the tech company.
The lawsuit filed this month in Santa Clara Superior Court accuses Apple of not implementing iPhone features that would automatically disable FaceTime based on technology that calculates highway speeds.
Apple hasn’t responded to the lawsuit and didn’t immediately respond to an email Saturday seeking comment.
Moriah Modisette was killed in a 2014 Christmas Eve accident near Dallas. The lawsuitobtained by California television KTLA claims police found FaceTime running on the iPhone of the driver who struck the Modisette family at 65 mph.
The family claims Apple knew the risks of using FaceTime while driving because the company patented “lock-out” technology in 2008.
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SULTAN postpones Extraordinary General meeting (KSE) Date: 03 Jul 2018 Sultan Center Food Products Co. announced that Extraordinary General meeting was not held due to insufficient quorum and has been postponed to July 18, 2018.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Agios Pharmaceuticals Inc:
* PRESENTS NEW SAFETY DATA FROM PHASE 1 EXPANSION STUDY EVALUATING ORAL IVOSIDENIB IN PATIENTS WITH R/R AML AND IDH1 MUTATION
* FIRST EXPANSION DATA, UPDATED DOSE-ESCALATION DATA SHOW OVERALL EFFICACY, SAFETY PROFILE FOR IVOSIDENIB CONSISTENT WITH PREVIOUS DATA
* FIRST EXPANSION DATA, UPDATED DOSE-ESCALATION DATA SUPPORT IVOSIDENIB NDA SUBMISSION FOR IDH1M R/R AML BY YEAR END 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — An environmental group is asking regulators to take a closer look at the draft water quality permit for the proposed PolyMet copper-nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota.
WaterLegacy petitioned the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency on Friday to reject the draft permit, and if the agency doesn’t, to convene a “contested case hearing.” That’s a trial-like proceeding before an administrative law judge to resolve disputed issues of fact. The group says the permit lacks adequate safeguards to protect water downstream, in violation of federal and state law.
WaterLegacy and other groups petitioned the Department of Natural Resources last month for such a hearing on the project’s draft permit to mine.
PolyMet says it can operate the proposed mine near Hoyt Lakes and Babbitt without harming the environment while creating hundreds of jobs.
The Knesset approved on Monday night the first reading of the Supermarket Law.
59 MKs supported the bill, 54 opposed it and one abstained.
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Results 1 to 1 of 1 Thread: Flushing in Fenwick or Ocean City...where are the hoses??? #1 PWCToday Newbie Join Date Aug 2017 Location MD Posts 1 Flushing in Fenwick or Ocean City...where are the hoses??? Hi I am new to this forum and looking at buying a PWC this year. One question I keep coming up with is where do you flush your ski if you are staying in a hotel or condo and don't have access to a hose hookup for flushing? All the boat launches I have seen in the the Fenwick DE are do not appear to have hose hookups....am I missing something?
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Germany’s Alexander Zverev sprung a surprise in the Rogers Cup final in Montreal as he beat Roger Federer in straight sets.
Twenty-year-old Zverev defeated the Swiss 19-time Grand Slam winner, who turned 36 earlier this week, 6-3 6-4 in an hour and eight minutes — only Federer’s third loss in 38 matches this season.
Zverev, the world number eight and fourth seed, grabbed a quick break to go 3-1 up en route to securing the first set.
His first service game of the second then saw Federer earn three break points, but Zverev saved them all and subsequently took advantage of errors from his second-seeded opponent to break for 4-3 before wrapping up the win.
It takes Zverev level with Federer at the top of the ATP titles leaderboard this year with five each.
World number three Federer, who was playing this week for the first time since winning a record eighth Wimbledon, will battle with Rafael Nadal at the Cincinnati Masters next week to replace Andy Murray as world number one.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Milestone Scientific Inc-
* Milestone Scientific provides business update for the second quarter of 2017
* Q2 loss per share $0.05
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - Bajaj Auto Ltd on Friday reported a 3 percent rise in quarterly profit, but missed estimates, as higher exports during the period were partially offset by increased raw materials costs.
Net profit for the quarter ended Dec. 31 rose to 9.52 billion rupees ($149.3 million) from 9.25 billion rupees a year ago. bit.ly/2nusswq
Profit fell well below analysts’ expectations of 10.67 billion rupees, according to Thomson Reuters Eikon data.
Total revenue from operations rose about 19 percent to 63.69 billion rupees. Exports sales grew 25 percent for the quarter. Exports accounted for 42 percent of total number of vehicles sold.
Who's ready for a vacation in Malaga? You will be after watching this. Sam Pilgrim and his crew take advantage of everything the region has to offer, from big drops out of abandoned buildings to bombing down a concrete spillway.
RACINE — Racine police said one person is dead after a truck was found submerged in a pond near 21st and Green Bay Road.
Police responded after witnesses indicated a vehicle lost control in a parking lot and drove into the pond located next to Chase Bank.
The vehicle was submerged in water. The lone occupant of the vehicle was located by Racine rescue personnel — but was later pronounced dead.
The cause of the crash is unknown at this time.
The investigation is ongoing.
Which player is like a young Drogba?
Who has Jose Mourinho falling about laughing and whose performance was like a throwback to the 1970s? It's Garth Crooks' team of the week.
Today is National Picnic Day, which seems like it should always fall on a weekend. Who has time on a Monday?
Anyway, a new survey asked 1,000 Americans to name their favorite picnic foods. Here are the top 10 . . .
1. Sandwiches.
2. Fried chicken.
3. Watermelon.
4. Potato salad.
5. Chips and dip.
6. Deviled eggs.
7. Pasta salad.
8. Fruit salad.
9. Pie.
10. Baked beans.
The survey also found only 6% of us don’t like picnics, including 1% who said they hate them.
What’s your favorite thing about a picnic?
Italy's highest court has rejected a request by a German group to release its migrant rescue boat seized eight months ago by prosecutors investigating allegations that non-governmental organizations colluded with migrant smugglers.
The German group, Jugend Rettet, said Tuesday that it was devastated by the Cassation Court's ruling and that "we will fight for the right to rescue people in danger at sea."
Doctors Without Borders said the ruling "sends a working signal (that) Europe will continue to criminalize humanitarian organizations conducting search-and-rescue operations ... rather than strengthening capacities to save lives at sea."
Prosecutors told the court that the Iuventa was seized based on three episodes in which crew members had contact with migrant smugglers. The group's spokesman, Philipp Kulker, said in Berlin that the evidence had been fabricated.
If you have short hair, you know the struggles of attempting an updo without every layer popping out, let alone trying to recreate one of the intricate braids seen on your Instagram feed. But trust us when we say doing braids on short hair is totally possible, as long as you have a bit of patience (and a ton of bobby pins).
And to prove it to you, we rounded up our favorite braids tutorials that are specifically done on short-haired vloggers, so there are zero reasons for you not to be able to try one of these out on yourself. Just grab a mirror, take it slow, and then marvel at your handiwork. We promise you’ll get at least a billion compliments on these styles.
The Waterfall Braid
The Loose, Messy, Crown Braid
Reverse, Wraparound Braids
Double Dutch Braids
Braided Bangs (A.k.a. The Best Way to Disguise a Grown-Out Pixie)
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A woman was arrested at the Jacksonville Jazz Festival after a witness told Jacksonville police she open mouth kissed a child in a stroller, News4Jax learned Wednesday.
Emily Riker, 29, of Orlando, was arrested Saturday night. A witness told police Riker was "interacting normally" with the child, according to the police report.
Suddenly, the witness told police she saw Riker open mouth kissing the child on his mouth. The witness then said she yelled at Riker to stop and get away from the child.
The responding officer observed no injuries to the child, and said he appeared to be acting normal.
Riker was Baker Acted and charged with lewd and lascivious conduct. Records show she is a transient with a history of mental health issues.
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That makes it three straight losses for Vancouver after the Winnipeg Jets downed the Canucks on Monday night, 5-1.
The Jets’ Mathieu Perreault scored two goals and made one assist.
Dmitry Kulikov, Josh Morrissey, and Nikolaj Ehlers also scored goals for Winnipeg.
READ MORE: Calgary Flames singe Vancouver Canucks on the road
Brock Boeser scored the only goal for the Canucks.
“No excuses. Everyone is working, but we needed a better effort than we had today. Taking that many penalties will always be costly against a team like that.” – Tanev — Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) December 12, 2017
The Vancouver Canucks will be back on the ice on Wednesday when they host Nashville.
Desperately trying to avoid the flames, residents stuck in a burning London apartment tower threw one baby and other small children from high windows to people down on the sidewalk, witnesses said. The inferno lit up the night sky and spewed black smoke from the windows of the 24-story Grenfell Tower in North Kensington, where more than 200 firefighters battled the blaze.
Samira Lamrani, a witness, said one woman dropped a baby from a window on the ninth or 10th floor to people on the sidewalk.
Joe Walsh, 58, said he saw someone throw two children out of a window from the fifth or sixth floor.
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Police are investigating the death of a 44-year-old woman in Southend, a community located approximately 220 kilometres northeast of La Ronge.
At 2:40 a.m. on Sunday, Southend RCMP received a report of an injured woman at a residence. The woman was transported to the health clinic, where she was pronounced dead several hours later.
The woman’s death is being considered suspicious, and an autopsy is scheduled. Southend RCMP and RCMP Major Crimes Unit North are now investigating the woman’s death.
The RCMP said there is no risk to public safety, and that it will provide updates when they become available.
TOKYO, March 29 Toshiba Corp on Wednesday said its U.S. nuclear unit Westinghouse Electric Co filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection with $9.8 billion in liabilities as of the end of December.
The Japanese conglomerate said Westinghouse would be off its consolidated books as of the end of this month.
Toshiba said its own net loss for this fiscal year could reach 1 trillion yen ($9.00 billion), versus its previous estimate of 390 billion yen. ($1 = 111.1400 yen) (Reporting by Makiko Yamazaki and Chris Gallagher; Editing by Himani Sarkar)
Who has control? Legion, the all new original series from FX and Marvel, arrives February 2017 on FX.
Person in custody after false report of child in stolen car
A person lied about a car being stolen with a child inside, according to Memphis Police Department.
In a city park, a block away from the house where Taliesin Myrddin Namkai-Meche grew up, hundreds of friends, family members and supportive strangers gathered on Wednesday to talk about the 23-year-old who was thrust onto the world stage after trying to protect teen girls on a Portland MAX train. Namkai-Meche, who died May 26 from stab wounds police say were inflicted by a man who became violent on the light-rail train, was remembered by childhood friends as smart, empathetic and courageous.
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QUETTA, Pakistan (AP) — A Pakistani health official says a special five-day anti-polio drive is being launched in the capital of southwestern Baluchistan province after traces of polio virus were found in the sewer system.
Syed Faisal Ahmed, the coordinator for Emergency Operation Centre in Quetta, said Monday that some 400,000 children under age five will be immunized against the deadly virus.
He said decision to launch the special drive was made after environmental samples in Quetta confirmed the presence of the virus. Ahmed said 1,345 teams will cover 39 local councils of the city amid tight security.
Multiple anti-polio drives enabled Pakistan to announce last year that the virus had largely eliminated.
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May 30 (Reuters) - Twenty-First Century Fox Inc will hold a special meeting on July 10th for its stockholders to vote on a proposed merger with Walt Disney Co, the company said on Wednesday.
The Fox board also recommended backing the deal but said that it was aware of Comcast Corp’s moves to make an offer for the company.
Comcast said last week it was preparing a higher, all-cash offer for most of the media assets of Fox, but sources say it will only proceed if a federal judge next month allows AT&T Inc’s planned $85-billion acquisition of Time Warner Inc . (Reporting by Sonam Rai in Bengaluru; editing by Patrick Graham)
TABLE-Qatar May inflation dropped to lowest level in years on eve of sanctions
June 15 Qatar's Statistics Authority released the following May consumer price data, showing annual inflation at its lowest level since at least early 2015, when the current data series began. Other Gulf Arab states cut diplomatic and transport links with Qatar in early June. This could boost inflation because the land border with Saudi Arabia is closed and Qatar must now import food and other goods through different channels. QATAR CONSUMER INFLATION 05/17
Ask HN: Why Can't Fuchsia OS be Based on V8 Instead of DartVM? 1 point by Nypro 5 minutes ago | hide | past | web | discuss | favorite From the little I've gathered about Fuchsia OS, Google is going with a DartVM. Dart is cool and all, but why DartVM? It's the same restrictive model we have with Android (dalvikVM) where you can only develop with languages that can compile down to Java bytecode. In the case of Fuchsia, however, we will be using languages that can transpile to Dart source instead! Why not JavaScript engine? With the current movement with WebAssembly, I see a lot potential use cases. The biggest point being the ability to code in any language that compiles to wasm. The engine could be exposed to communicate with the OS directly or sth. If they are going to consider V8 alongside DartVM, then that would be cool. I truly hope they don't repeat old mistakes.
For two years, Tam MacPhee has been sharing the story of caring for her mom Norma Tedford, who has Alzheimer's, with our readers in Yarmouth, N.S. "In 2013, when Norma started locking herself out in the cold weather and walking down the street not knowing where she was going, her family knew she needed more care," MacPhee wrote. It took three years, three long-term care homes and a year living with her daughter's family for Tedford to find a home.
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ANKARA Austria should turn back from its "wrong policy" regarding Turkey's talks of joining the European Union, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Friday.
Speaking on the sidelines of a European foreign ministers' summit in Malta, Cavusoglu said he sensed a "positive atmosphere" from leading European lawmakers regarding Turkey's talks to join the bloc. He said dialogue between the two sides would continue.
Austria has long called for a complete end to Turkey's EU bid, but many other EU states have been more cautious, acutely aware that the bloc needs Ankara's help in keeping a lid on the flow of refugees and migrants from the Middle East.
(Reporting by Tuvan Gumrukcu; Editing by Catherine Evans)
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Kids in cars sized just right for them made their way down Commerce Street for the annual Smyrna-Clayton July 4th Parade. John Jankowski
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A campaign to make California its own nation folded abruptly Monday — after one of its leaders announced that he plans to make Russia, not the Golden State, his home. In a lengthy farewell post, Louis Marinelli, of the secessionist campaign “Yes California,” explained that “it was only proper” to drop the measure…
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NEWTON FALLS, Ohio (WKBN) – Police have released the identity of the man found shot and killed Saturday morning in Newton Falls.
When officers got to the apartment on Ridge Road, they found 49-year-old Howard Smith shot in the head.
A woman who lives at the apartment was there at the time and called police.
The police chief said an autopsy will be done on Smith either today or Tuesday.
Investigators said they’re treating the death as suspicious.
After Prince Harry bravely revealed his mental health struggles in an interview with The Telegraph, his brother has spoken up alongside pop star Lady Gaga.
The unlikely duo teamed up to encourage people to "open up" about their mental health struggles and start a conversation about it.
They were filming the video for mental health charity Heads Together, which was started by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge as well as Prince Harry.
In the video, which was streamed on Facebook as Prince William spoke to the pop star, Lady Gaga said she felt people with mental health challenges were "not hiding anymore".
The Duke said: "It's time that everyone speaks up and really feels very normal about mental health, it's the same as physical health. Everybody has mental health and we shouldn't be ashamed of it and just having a conversation with a friend or family member can really make such a difference."
Aboveusonlypie wrote: Interesting views on the other thread about the poor quality marketing of RL in this country. Regarding this match - Cronulla have been based in London all week and I've not seen any interviews at all. I'm assuming they are being paid handsomely to come over.
Have Cronulla done anything at all to help promote this game? Or should it be down to the RFL? Or Wigan?
I've heard radio advertisements regarding ticket sales and quite a few posters in and around town but that's it. Not sure who this is down to the RFL or Wigan, something tells me its an RFL event but I could be wrong. I think you get the impression they just do enough and no more but at the end of the day there has been a press release about ticket sales only around 1000 tickets remain in east and west and a fair few in North and South so ticket sales are healthy with still a few days to go, don't think it will sell out but it will be close http://www.wiganwarriors.com/news/2017- ... ket-update
Show me the elephant the blind man has seen, and only then will I believe that you have really seen a fly.
Salem, Ore. — An Elementary P.E. teacher is facing several charges after being accused of having a inappropriate sexual contact with a former student.
Salem Police Detectives say 40-year-old Shane Ross faces five counts of Sexual Abuse in the First Degree, nine counts of Sexual Abuse in the Second Degree and one count of Unlawful Sexual Penetration in the Second Degree.
Salem Police Lieutenant Dave Okada says they are worried there may be more victims out there and encourages anyone who may thing they are or know a victim, to call Salem Police.
Ross is listed as a Physical Education teacher at Englewood Elementary, part of the Salem/Keizer School District
Salem Police Department Tip Line at 503-588-8477.
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Four years after her breakthrough Cut 4 Me mixtape and two years after her sexy, moody Hallucinogen EP, futuristic R&B visionary Kelela's very first studio album has arrived and it's an absolute stunner. It features previously released singles, "LMK," "Blue Light," "Waitin,'" and "Frontline," which premiered on the season finale of Insecure. If you stan as hard as we do, then you probably already know that she's touring in the US and internationally starting in October – dates and locations are below.
OK, just wanted to let you guys know the album of the fall just came out... going to go back to our infinity loop wall-slide in a room full of candles.
KIEV, May 30 (Reuters) - Ukraine will provide protection to the Russian journalist who was the target of an assassination plot by the Russian security services, President Petro Poroshenko said on Wednesday.
Ukraine said it had foiled a plot to kill Kremlin critic Arkady Babchenko, who was declared murdered and then later turned up alive in the middle of a press briefing about the killing. Russia said Ukraine had used Babchenko as a propaganda tool.
"Ukrainian law enforcement agencies are becoming stronger every day in countering Russian aggression," Poroshenko said on Twitter. "It is unlikely that Moscow will calm down -- I've given an order to provide Arkady and his family with protection."
(Reporting by Pavel Polityuk; Writing by Matthias Williams; Editing by Catherine Evans)
On Friday evening civic and business leaders gathered at The Waldomore to celebrate the progress of the Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center.
Antero Resources pledged its support by donating $600,000 to restore the theater
"Once complete the Robinson Grand will once again attract performing arts programs and productions drawing children,teens, adults, seniors as well as schools and community organizations to the events and memories. It will also attract more area businesses and invest in the kind of economic development that strengthens a community's fabric," said Antero Resources Senior Vice President Al Schopp.
The public phase of the fundraising campaign is set to kick off within the next month.
TOKYO A local district court in western Japan on Thursday denied granting an injunction against Shikoku Electric Power Co's Ikata No. 3 nuclear reactor, the operator said on Thursday, a move that backs the continued operations of the reactor that's been generating power since last August.
The ruling by the Hiroshima District Court, which is similar to the Osaka High Court decision on Tuesday, is a relief for Japan's nuclear operators at a time when they face the risk of further delays in firing up mostly idled atomic generators if judges side with local residents worried about safety.
(Reporting by Osamu Tsukimori; Editing by Randy Fabi)
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Rock legends REO Speedwagon, Styx, and Don Felder (formerly of the Eagles) are set to play the Ford Center in Evansville.
It's March 21, and tickets go on sale this Friday at 10:00 a.m. Tickets are $26-$109.
REO Speedwagon was formed in 1967, and has sold 40 million albums.
Their hits include "Keep on Loving You" and "Take It On the Run."
Styx has been playing for 40 years. They've performed more shows since 1999 than all of the previous years combined.
Their hits include "Too Much Time On My Hands" and "Renegade."
Don Felder released his second solo album in 2012, and has been touring ever since.
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Crystal Palace's U18 side will travel to face Queens Park Rangers tomorrow (Saturday) - but now at a different venue.
Paddy McCarthy's side make the trip to face their QPR counterparts as they look to continue their unbeaten start to the season, with the young Eagles sitting top of the U18 league after victory against Coventry City last week.
But the venue for the match tomorrow has been changed, with the clash now set to be played at Imperial Heston, Crane Lodge Road, Cranford, Middlesex, TW5 9PQ.
Admission is free of charge for the game, which kicks off at 10.30am.
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INVESTIGATIONS by police into claims by a Labasa couple that they were strip searched have not been completed.
Police spokesperson Ana Naisoro said the Internal Affairs Unit was still working on the case.
The couple, Rajeeta Devi and Arendra Kumar, claimed that on January 21 they were stripped naked by police during a drug raid.
Ms Devi claimed that she was taken to the market police post where she was stripped while her husband was taken to the market master's room.
Two weeks ago, the couple were arrested again by police and taken in for questioning at the Labasa Police Station over the alleged strip search claim.
CNN's new original series "Soundtracks: Songs that Defined History" airs Thursdays at 10 p.m. ET/PT starting April 20.
It's now Tuesday, April 18 -- aka Tax Day in the United States.
So whether you're pretending that you have plenty of time left to file your taxes, or you're one of those people who files in January and points and laughs at the procrastinators, we've put together a money-minded soundtrack to help get you through the day.
"Money (That's What I Want)," Barrett Strong
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NEW DELHI (Reuters) - The India Meteorological Department retained its monsoon forecast at 97 percent of a long-term average on Wednesday.
People walk on water-logged railway tracks during rains at a railway station in Mumbai, India, August 29, 2017. REUTERS/Shailesh Andrade/Files
IMD defines average, or normal, rainfall as between 96 percent and 104 percent of a 50-year average of 89 cm for the entire four-month season beginning June.
The monthly rainfall over the country as a whole is likely to be 101 percent of a long-term average during July and 94 percent of long-term average during August.
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government is ending trophy hunting for grizzly bears and will completely ban the hunt for grizzlies in the Great Bear Rainforest.
Natural Resource Operations Minister Doug Donaldson says First Nations and other groups will be consulted about ending the trophy hunt before the bans takes effect in the fall.
The government says there are an estimated 15,000 grizzlies in B.C. and 250 are killed by hunters every year.
Donaldson says in a news release the ban fits into a renewed wildlife management strategy for the province and fulfils an election promise made by the NDP.
9-Year-Old Boy Reportedly Kills Sister Over Video Game
This is so sad.
An unnamed teenage girl was rushed to the hospital yesterday in the Arberdeen area of Mississippi after a fight with her brother over a video game turned lethal.
According to local news outlets, the 9-year-old boy shot his 13-year-old sister in the back of the head. Their mother was reportedly in the next room feeding their siblings lunch where it happened. the injured teen was rushed to Le Bonheur’s Children’s Hospital in Memphis fight for her life. Hours later, she died from her injuries. Authorities say they don’t yet know how the boy got the gun. The circumstances are still being investigated.
(CNN) - One of television's top producers is making the leap to streaming.
Netflix said Shonda Rhimes is moving her production company, Shondaland, from ABC to the streaming giant.
Terms of the multi-year deal were not disclosed.
But, Netflix said the deal will have Rhimes develop new shows exclusively for the streaming service.
But Rhimes' connection to ABC won't end any time soon.
Shows like "Grey's Anatomy" and "Scandal" will continue to air on the ABC. And, the network is considering a "Grey's Anatomy" spin off.
KUALA LUMPUR: North Korean government officials in Malaysia objected to an autopsy being performed on the body of the estranged half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, Malaysian government sources aware of the discussions said on Wednesday (Feb 15).
North Korea embassy officials leave the morgue at Kuala Lumpur General Hospital. (Photo: Reuters / Edgar Su)
The officials requested that the body be released to them right away, but Malaysia rejected the request, several sources said.
No decision has been taken on whether the body of Kim Jong Nam will be handed over to North Korea, the sources added.
Malaysian police on Wednesday detained a woman holding Vietnam travel papers, and are looking for a "few" other foreign suspects in connection with the death in Kuala Lumpur of Kim Jong Nam, police said.
Credit: Frank Masi – ©2017 CTMG. All Rights Reserved. (LOS ANGELES) — We finally have our first real look at Venom, Sony Pictures’ take on the shape-shifting Marvel Comics anti-hero.
The first trailer shows Mad Max and The Dark Knight Rises star Tom Hardy as dogged reporter Eddie Brock, who in the course of tracking down a story about a company dabbling in human experimentation becomes infected with a mysterious black goop that’s actually an alien life form.
This so-called symbiote gives Brock superhuman powers, and can transform him into the hulking, titular black anti-hero creature that made its first appearance in the pages of The Amazing Spider-Man comic back in the ’80s. The character was also seen in 2007’s Spider-Man 3, with Brock played by former That ’70s Show star Topher Grace, to mixed reviews.
Venom, which also stars Rogue One: A Star Wars Story‘s Riz Ahmed, as well as Michelle Williams and Jenny Slate, opens October 5.
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Liverpool transfer news: Xherdan Shaqiri says he wants to play in the Premier League
The Stoke star has been heavily linked with a move away from the Championship side in recent months.
Shaqiri, 26, has been tipped to join Liverpool this summer, while Manchester United have also joined the race for the Switzerland international.
And the forward has opened up on his future, revealing he wants to play in the Premier League this season - and he’ll reveal his new club soon.
“I want to stay in the Premier League, and you will find out my new club soon,” he said.
Reports today claimed Jose Mourinho is a huge admirer of Shaqiri, who was relegated with Stoke last season.
Shaqiri is available for just £12m due to a release clause inserted into the winger’s current Stoke contact.
Two Wexford based designers will have a prominent space in the well known Brown Thomas shop on Grafton Street in Dublin.
Agnes Holohan and Blaithin Ennis will both have their products on display in one of Ireland’s largest department stores.
Agnes from Crossabeg will have her Agnes H designed linen and textiles on sale in the store for the first time ever.
Gorey’s Blaithin will be showing off her jewelry designs at the Brown Thomas Create event for the third year in a row.
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Chicago's Ethnic Heritage Ensemble has a mission in keeping with its name: to fuse aspects of traditional African music with African-American music. It all began in 1972 when percussionist extraordinaire Kahil El'Zabar traveled to Africa to study at the University of Ghana. Since then El'Zabar has lent his knowledge of musical roots to many projects, including work on the Broadway show, "The Lion King," and recording and touring with Stevie Wonder. When the EHE plays at Lovin' Cup, El'Zabar will be joined by saxophonist Alex Harding, who has played with Julius Hemphill and Hamiet Bluiett, and Corey Wilkes who can harmonize with himself when he lifts two trumpets to his lips.
The Ethnic Heritage Ensemble plays Sunday, February 19, at Lovin' Cup, 300 Park Point Drive. 7:30 p.m. $25 ($20 in advance). 271-3354; lovincup.com.
Most West Virginians already understand the entrenched bureaucrats in Charleston - and the elected officials who should be keeping an eye on them -have no interest in making the necessary changes to state government that would cut it and its spending so they can serve the state without bankrupting it.
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3 officers injured, gunman fatally shot in Illinois standoff
SOUTH ELGIN, Ill. (AP) — A suburban Chicago police officer fatally shot a man who fired at officers, wounding three, during an overnight standoff.
The officers' injuries were not life threatening.
The Chicago Tribune reports the standoff began late Tuesday when police were called to a home in South Elgin, about 40 miles (65 kilometers) northwest of Chicago, for a report of shots fired.
Police Sgt. Mike Doty says at least two shotgun blasts were fired at officers as they approached. Police surrounded the building and evacuated neighboring homes.
Officers began negotiating with the man, who barricaded himself in a stairwell. Police believed he was armed with a scoped rifle as well as the shotgun.
Police say an officer shot and killed the unidentified man after he fired at police again around 2:30 a.m. Wednesday.
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The Side by Side service helps people with dementia to continue to live independently and remain active members of their local community. Volunteers will provide support to enable people with dementia to go out and about in their community and keep doing the things they enjoy or to try out new activities. The service is unique to each individual as it is based upon what the person with dementia would like to do.
Zach Selby and Shawn Berger, owners of Pedego Electric Bikes in Salt Lake City, ride electric bikes during the store's grand opening on Wednesday. According to the company, the eco-friendly bikes have a 500-watt hub motor that helps riders cruise distances of 20 to 60 miles without getting tired and sweaty. The bikes, which retail for $2,200 to $5,400, can be charged in a regular household outlet. In addition to selling 15 pedal-or-not models that empower riders to zoom up hills and breeze through headwinds, the store also rents and services the bikes. The Salt Lake store, located at 1095 S. State, is the 123rd Pedego store worldwide.
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Detroit’s Matthew Stafford (9) has one of the strongest arms in the NFL and will once again be watched closely by Carolina’s Luke Kuechly (59), as he was in this 2014 game in Charlotte. David T. Foster, III dtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
In this Aug. 25, 1997 file photo, Barry Loukaitis listens to his defense attorney make a motion during Loukaitis' murder trial Monday, Aug. 25, 1997 in Seattle. The prisoner who as a teenager opened fire at his middle school in Washington state has spoken out for the first time two decades later, apologizing for killing a teacher and two fellow students.
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TORONTO — The University of Toronto says it has asked Facebook to remove an event page for a white nationalist rally at the institution's downtown campus.
Althea Blackburn-Evans, a U of T spokeswoman, says no organizers for the Toronto Nationalist Rally have inquired about booking space at the university.
She adds that the university reached out to Facebook and asked them to remove the event page, but has not received a response.
The Toronto Nationalist Rally, according to its event page, is scheduled for September 14.
It is hosted by the Canadian Nationalist Party, a political organization that claims to support ethnic nationalism.
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Medford at WIAA Div. 2 Tomahawk sectional (Inshalla CC)
Play started at 9 a.m.
Medford players are in the sixth wave to tee off with golfers from Neillsville-Loyal and St. Croix Central.
The top two teams and top three individuals from non-qualiifying teams advance to state.
BASEBALL
WIAA regional semifinals
Div. 2
#3 Medford at #2 Rhinelander, 5 p.m.
Winner faces #4 Lakeland/#1 Mosinee winner on Wednesday. Higher seed hosts.
Follow @MattFreyMedford on Twitter for updates from Rhinelander.
Div. 5
#5 Flambeau at #1 Gilman, 5 p.m.
Winner faces #3 Thorp/#2 Owen-Withee winner on Wednesday. Higher seed hosts.
And, in the final regular-season contest of the 2017-18 school year:
Medford girls soccer at Altoona, 5 p.m.
Next: WIAA Div. 3 regional semifinal, #5 Mosinee at #4 Medford, Thursday at 5 p.m.
Matt Hall rides his sled down onto the Yukon River on Saturday Feb. 4, 2017, at the start of the Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race in Whitehorse, Yukon. Alaskan musher Matt Hall has won the Yukon Quest sled dog race arriving at the Fairbanks, Alaska finish line just after noon, Alaska time, Tuesday.
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A line of severe storms moving through the Houston metro area this morning has already spawned numerous severe thunderstorm and tornado warnings with one confirmed tornado south of Rosenberg, TX just after 8:00 a.m. A tornado watch is in effect for much of SE Texas now and could be expanded to include portions of western Louisiana for later today. Conditions are still favorable for severe weather to arrive in SW Louisiana with the line of storms out of Texas beginning to arrive in parts of the area by noon and continue into the afternoon.
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Nikola Jokic got his second career triple-double and the Denver Nuggets tied an NBA record with 24 3-pointers while shocking the Golden State Warriors 132-110 on Monday night. The Nuggets tied the 3-point mark set by the Rockets in December against New Orleans.
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NEW YORK — The NFL is investigating whether concussion protocol was properly followed Sunday when Houston Texans quarterback Tom Savage was allowed to briefly return to action after a disturbing hit in the end zone that left him with his hands quivering.
League spokesperson Joe Lockhart said the NFL and the players' association "together will conduct a thorough review of the incident focused on whether the protocol was properly followed, but we're also continuing looking at the protocol to look for ways to improve and strengthen it."
Lockhart said the discovery during this investigation of any possible improvements to the concussion protocol will be quickly implemented.
The NFL's concussion protocol came under heavy criticism after it failed Savage on Sunday in Houston's 26-16 loss to the 49ers. Only after Savage briefly returned to the game did the medical crew determine the quarterback did, indeed, have a concussion and remove him from the game.
Thinly traded nano cap Kitov Pharmaceuticals Holdings (NASDAQ:KTOV) is up 9% premarket on increased volume on the heels of its announcement that it has acquired an additional 27% stake in privately held TyrNovo, a developer of small molecule oncology drugs. Its stake is now ~92%.
In this latest transaction with a group of minority shareholders, Kitov issued 13,169,689 new ordinary shares (equivalent to 658,484 American Depositary Shares) at $2.50 per ADS based on a mutually agreed $7M valuation of TyrNovo.
Kitov says TyrNovo's lead candidate NT219 has shown encouraging preclinical efficacy in treatment-resistant tumors when combined with Merck's Keytruda (pembrolizumab).
SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – A warning before you head into the water as summer continues.
Recent tests from the California State Water Resources Control Board shows there’s still high levels of E. coli in some parts along the Lower American River.
RELATED: Lower American River Has Elevated Levels of E.coli
That includes parts of Tiscornia Beach, Discovery Park, Sutter’s Landing and Steelhead Creek.
Officials are asking people to do their research before heading out into the water.
Bacteria levels can be checked on the state water board’s website.
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Southeast Asia has broadly failed in its democratic aspirations, according to journalist Michael Vatikiotis, a long term resident of the region.
In his new book 'Blood and Silk: power and conflict in modern Southeast Asia', he says there are too many authoritarian governments, and too much inequality, despite the economic growth in recent decades. And, ethnic divisions have been exacerbated by recent events.
"I don't want to give them any attention," Pulido said, referring to the Patriot Picnic group. "This is our story, and will remain our story. We want to let people know what the park means, the fact that we have 88 murals here, we have National Landmark status."
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The situation in the Samajwadi Party is fluid, to put it mildly, as the 2017 Uttar Pradesh assembly elections approach. After the expulsion drama, UP Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav was recently declared national president of the party by supporters even as his father Mulayam Singh Yadav and uncle and current party national president Shivpal Yadav were absent.
But the whole sequence of events has not been without its own over the top moments.
For instance, this one of Shivpal Yadav bemoaning broken promises in a song, accompanied enthusiastically by journalists. He crooned the opening bars of the Kasme Wade Pyar Wafa, the classic Manna Dey song, at a dinner he hosted. The song is from Manoj Kumar’s 1967 film Upkar, which is about selfish brothers and greedy uncles wanting a share of the ancestral property.
“Promises and love are only words, And what are words?” Yadav sang. “No one belongs to anyone, these relations are false, never mind words?” When dialogue fails, can lyrics deliver the message?
Graeme Le Saux is backing Manchester City to edge the Premier League title
Manchester City currently sit top of the Premier League, just ahead of cross-town rivals Manchester United on goal difference.
The Manchester clubs are six points ahead of reigning champions Chelsea, who fell to a 1-0 defeat to City before the international break.
Le Saux reckons the Blues could have earned a point against City had striker Alvaro Morata not been forced off through injury in the first half.
And while Le Saux reckons City are favourites for the title, the former Chelsea left-back is refusing to rule out the Blues’ chances.
SACRAMENTO (AP) – California would lift some of the secrecy surrounding reports on shootings and other use of force by police under a bill advancing in the Legislature.
Senators on Wednesday approved allowing public release of records when police officers are found to have improperly used force or discharged a firearm, committed sexual assaults on the job, or have been dishonest in their official duties.
Democratic state Sen. Nancy Skinner of Berkeley says her bill would help restore public trust in police during a time of national angst over shootings of minorities by police. She says current California law is among the nation’s most secretive.
Republican Sen. Jeff Stone of Temecula says the disclosure could open officers to more attacks and criticism.
The measure was sent to the Assembly on a 25-11 vote.
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West Virginia Senate Republicans on Tuesday abandoned plans for tax reform, then passed a budget based on an increased revenue estimate of $4.22 billion that's likely to get a cold reception in the House. The Senate's move came after a House-Senate conference committee seeking agreement on a tax reform bill failed to report a measure to the Legislature by a midnight deadline.
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TOOELE, Utah (AP) — Investigators are calling a large fire that destroyed the clubhouse of a Utah shooting range arson.
The Deseret News reports a fire on Thursday caused about $400,000 worth of damage to the clubhouse of the Big Shot Ranch about 30 miles (48.3 kilometers) west of Salt Lake City.
A search warrant unsealed over the weekend in 3rd District Court says that “during the investigation, it was learned that the fire was intentionally started.”
The warrant asks for footage from a security camera that captured the fire.
The Tooele County Sheriff’s Office on Monday called the investigation “still very active.”
No arrests have been made.
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A quantity of cannabis herb, valued at €500, was seized during a search of a house at Carmody Square, Fairgreen, Portlaoise late last week.
The seizure occurred when the Garda Divisional Drugs Unit searched a house at midnight, under the Misuse of Drugs Act.
One man is assisting gardai with their enquiries.
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Unitarian Universalist Church of Greater Bridgeport will host a community spaghetti dinner on Saturday, May 6, from 5 to 6:30 p.m., at the church’s fellowship hall, 275 Huntington Road, Stratford.
Dinner will include spaghetti and meatballs, salad, bread, dessert and beverages at $10 for adults, $5 for those ages 2-15, and children under 2 are free. Vegan options are available.
Drop-ins are welcome, but reservations are appreciated by emailing [email protected] or calling 203-378-1020.
LONDON, April 24 (Reuters) - Britain's business minister said there were no national security grounds to intervene in turnaround specialist Melrose's takeover of UK engineering company GKN, giving the deal the green light from government.
"On the basis of the commitments given relating to national security, the ministry of defence concluded that statutory intervention is not required," Business Minister Greg Clark said in a statement to parliament on Tuesday.
"My judgement is that there are not reasonable and proportionate grounds to make a statutory intervention on the grounds of national security."
Melrose narrowly clinched an 8 billion-pound ($11 billion) takeover of British engineer GKN in March, winning an acrimonious three-month battle for control of the FTSE 100 company.
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Allergan PLC is exploring the sale of two relatively small businesses, in a bid to jolt sagging shares and ease the minds of worried investors.
Allergan Chief Executive Brent Saunders told investors Wednesday that the company has begun a process to sell its women’s-health and infectious-disease businesses.
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BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:30 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) has been on a roll lately, capturing large chunks of the Aleppo and Idlib governorates in northern Syria.
Most recently, the Syrian Arab Army and their allies launched a big offensive in northern Syria to secure the eastern railway and the strategic Abu Dhuhour Military Airport.
The Syrian Army was able to do so on Thursday, when their forces fully expelled the jihadist rebels from the northern axis of the Abu Dhuhour Military Airport.
In the Afrin region of Aleppo, the Turkish Armed Forces and their allies have captured several areas, including the strategic Barsaya Mountain and Bulbul District.
Meanwhile, in southern Syria, the Free Syrian Army launched an offensive in the Dara’a Governorate, yesterday, targeting the Yarmouk Basin that was partially under the control of the Islamic State (ISIS).
The offensive would end on Thursday night after the Free Syrian Army failed to retake any territory from the Islamic State terrorists.
The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office says Terry Williams died Tuesday at Froedtert Hospital. He had been on life support since he was shot in the head Sunday after he tried to flee from authorities, then drove onto a curb.
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SEMINOLE, Okla. – Strother Public Schools is closing due to the flu.
There will be no school or after school programs on both Wednesday and Thursday.
Friday was already scheduled off, making for a five-day weekend.
School is expected to resume on Monday.
Strother Public Schools is at least the third district to cancel classes in Oklahoma this month due to the illness.
This all comes just after the Oklahoma State Department of Health announced the number of deaths from the flu this season more than doubled in a week to 23.
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St. Louis second baseman Kolten Wong left Wednesday night's game against Milwaukee in the sixth inning after suffering tightness in his right forearm.
Wong, who went 1 for 2 with an RBI double in the second inning, was replaced by Greg Garcia.
Wong has hit safely in all six games since returning from the disabled list on June 6.
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DECATUR - A winter blast caused havoc on the roadways during the Monday morning commute.
Several crashes on Route 36 caused the road to close in both directions as emergency crews worked to clear debris and snow.
Roads throughout central Illinois were snow covered, including U.S. 51. Several vehicles were seen off the road and in ditches.
According to the Decatur Public School District their buses were expected to be delayed by at least 20 to 30 minutes.
IDOT crews are out in full force to keep up with the challenging road conditions.
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As of 9 a.m. no closings had been reported.
BUDAPEST, Oct 6 (Reuters) - Russian Rosatom's 12.5 billion euro project to build two nuclear reactors at the Paks nuclear site in Hungary has been delayed by at least a year, Hungarian authorities said.
Janos Suli, Hungary's minister in charge of the Paks project, told a conference on Thursday the project had suffered a 22-month delay due to European Union regulatory hurdles, but that the government was working to shorten the delay.
A government official on Friday confirmed his comments, which were reported on state news agency MTI.
Suli said the two Russian VVER 1200 reactors could come online in 2026 and 2027 respectively, a year later than outlined in a 2015 government presentation.
He also said that Rosatom still plans to start construction on site's auxiliary buildings early next year, and that once the necessary permits are secured, construction of the two reactors could start in 2020.
(Reporting by Marton Dunai; Editing by Geert De Clercq)
Diego Maradona has branded England’s win over Colombia “a monumental theft”, accusing them of diving and demanding an apology from Fifa for appointing Mark Geiger to referee the match.
In a scathing attack on Argentine television, Maradona claimed Harry Kane “threw himself down” for the penalty that gave England the lead, insisting the striker was not fouled.
He blamed Pierluigi Collina, the chairman of Fifa’s referees committee, for Colombia’s defeat following the decision to put Geiger in charge of Monday’s game.
Maradona attended the match as a ‘Fifa legend’, with his role as an ambassador having already come under scrutiny over his antics during Argentina’s games at the tournament.
The man whose Hand of God goal helped knock England out of the 1986 World Cup told TeleSUR: “I saw a monumental theft. I apologise to all the Colombian people, but they must know the players are not to blame.
Matt Czuchry, Shaunette Renee Wilson and Manish Davall hit on why everyone wants Dr Conrad. It's Fox’s sexy and surprising new medical drama THE RESIDENT.
Mayport, Fla. – Amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima and amphibious transport dock ship USS New York will leave their homeports to support the gulf coast region ahead of Tropical Storm Nate.
Nate is projected to strengthen into a hurricane before making landfall.
The ships are capable of providing medical support, maritime civil affairs, maritime security, expeditionary logistic support, medium and heavy lift air support, and bring diverse skills including assessment and security.
USS Iwo Jima and USS New York went to the Florida Keys in early September to provide help following Hurricane Irma. Sailors and Marines worked along the Lower Keys, from Marathon to Key West, clearing debris from roadway, distributing food, water, tarps and blankets, and repairing generators and other critical infrastructure such as water-pumping stations. The ships returned to their homeport in Mayport, Florida on September 19.
Outdoor clothing chain Kathmandu has agreed to buy US footwear company Oboz for $US60 million ($78 million) as it lifted half-year net profit by 23 per cent.
The dual-listed Australian and New Zealand retailer had grown earnings by hitting the balance between growing sales and improving its profit margin, chief executive Xavier Simonet said.
Kathmandu said sales momentum improved through the end of the Christmas trading period and into February and March. Photo: Michel O'Sullivan
Net profit jumped by $NZ2.3 million to $NZ12.3 million.
"Sales momentum improved through the end of the Christmas trading period and into February and March,” he said.
“Our financial position continued to strengthen during the first half year and we ended the period with healthy inventory and record low half-year net debt."
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West make their way into Carbone restaurant for a Valentine’s Day date on Tuesday night (February 14) in New York City.
The 36-year-old TV personality showed off her toned midriff under a winter jacket as she stepped out for the night.
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After stopping by younger sister Kylie Jenner’s pop-up shop, Kim took to Instagram to share a sweet picture of herself with Kanye.
“Happy Valentine’s Day,” Kim captioned the below picture while kissing her husband.
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Vanderburgh County now has a democratic nominee for a County Commissioner seat.
Democrats held a caucus Saturday morning.
All precinct representatives in the county nominated Jeff Hatfield.
Previous: Vanderburgh Co. Commissioner candidates set
Hatfield previously served as the leader of the county's Republican party.
He tells us the party change didn't happen suddenly, claiming it's been something he's been working on for a while.
"When I left there 18 years ago, I had pretty much voted for the person, always voting for the person. But in the last ten years, more often than not my votes are democrats," said Hatfield. "I think it was a gradual thing."
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Democratic Chairman Scott Danks says that the party will hold another caucus in two weeks to name two more nominees for offices.
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Aug 11 (Reuters) - Dundee Energy Ltd
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March 28 Rosenbauer International AG
* FY revenues up slightly at 870.8 million euros ($945.60 million) thanks to growth in Europe and US
* FY EBIT for 2016 financial year was below previous year's level at 47.0 million euros (2015: 50.6 million euros)
* Will propose a dividend of 1.2 (2015: 1.5) euros per share
* Management anticipates revenues and earnings in 2017 similar to 2016 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9209 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
Washington’s Seth Benson Is Gatorade South Dakota Football Player Of The Year
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CHICAGO, IL — Washington’s Seth Benson had 105 tackles, six sacks and four forced fumbles to help lead the Warriors to a third straight 11AAA State Championship. For his efforts he’s been named the 2017 Gatorade South Dakota High School Football Player of the Year.
Benson plans to continue his football career at South Dakota State next season.
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MADISON (WKOW) -- Saturday, January 14 is National Dress Up Your Pet Day.
The goal, according to the website of the national "holiday", is to promote pet adoption and get attention for homeless animals. And of course, to spread happiness!
You can share your photos on our Facebook page or with the hashtag #dressupyourpetday.
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WATCH: Cast Of 'Descendants 2' Talk About The Film And What They Love About SA If you thought Cruella De Vil was bad, be amazed at what her son gets up to in this new Disney movie, 'Descendants 2'.
April 3 Intelgenx Technologies Corp:
* Intelgenx and Tetra Bio-Pharma announce the signing of a definitive agreement for the development and commercialization of a dronabinol xl tablet Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The 20th anniversary of the death of Diana, Princess of Wales on August 31 is to be a low-key commemoration and will not involve a charity concert.
Prince Harry and William have ruled out a fundraising concert like that at Wembley in 2007.
Instead the Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry have decided that any tributes will not be taken over by the royal family and that the anniversary will be used to highlight their mother's work in fighting HIV and Aids.
Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola, has described Real Madrid winning the Champions League for a third consecutive year as “spectacular”.
Real defeated Liverpool 3-1 in Kiev last Saturday to retain the trophy.
Guardiola has promised City will do their utmost best, to end the Spanish clubs’ recent dominance.
“It’s spectacular, you have to take your hat off to them.
“It doesn’t matter if they deserve it or not, because it’s very difficult to do what they’ve done.
“They’ve demonstrated their quality, and we hope to prevent them from taking the fourth consecutive one.
“Zidane has done a spectacular job,” the City manager told reporters on Wednesday in Spain.
Jessica Biel and Jessica Alba happily pose for a photograph alongside Nanny Connie Simpson while attending “The Nanny Connie Way” Launch Celebration held at Au Fudge on Monday (April 23) in Los Angeles.
The 36-year-old actress and Biel, also 36, hosted the special launch event in celebration of Connie‘s book, “The Nanny Connie Way: Secrets to Mastering the First Four Months of Parenthood.”
“Celebrating the amazing @nannyconnie and her infinite baby 👶🏽 wisdom along with @jessicabiel tonight. Cheers to a brilliant book,” Alba captioned with her Instagram post.
The book is a loving yet no-nonsense guide to the first four months of parenthood so you can raise a happy baby—and be happy parents.
A Jefferson City woman is accused of stealing from a dead woman. Erica Fletcher admitted to investigators that she went into the Case Street home of the dead woman, Stacie Bosche, and took items including a checkbook. Officers were tipped off when Fletcher allegedly used a stolen check at Family Dollar. They had earlier been called to the Case street home and arrested Brianna Nixon for trespassing.
Spent time with some very special guests after they watched @FerdinandMovie. Thank you to everyone who helped coordinate! @MakeAWish pic.twitter.com/CjIjFcnEBp — John Cena (@JohnCena) December 10, 2017
Big News on a Crazy Brock Lesnar Feud, "Broken" Hardy Plans for WWE RAW Revealed, Vince McMahon Upset with WWE Newcomer, New GIFs & Galleries, More
- Below is a new Happy Holidays video from WWE:- David Otunga has been confirmed for Sunday's WWE Clash of Champions Kickoff pre-show along with Renee Young and Peter Rosenberg. WWE has also confirmed a post-show edition of Talking Smack for the WWE Network this Sunday.- John Cena granted more Make-A-Wish Wishes before the world premiere of his new "Ferdinand" movie in Los Angeles this weekend. Cena tweeted the following:Follow Marc on Twitter at @this_is_marc . Send any news, tips or corrections to us by clicking here
Ripon is set to raise a glass to fundraising to help renew Ripon Cathedral.
The Cathedral’s beer festival, including live music and family entertainment, will take place on Bank Holiday Monday May 7, 11.30am-5pm, in the Dean’s Garden.
A spokesman said: “The event has been kindly sponsored by CNG a commercial gas supplier based in Harrogate that is committed to supporting the local community and is also delighted to have become a Principal Business Partner.
“We are also grateful to our Principal Business Partners Stratstone BMW and Mini who will be showcasing their latest models at the Beer Festival and also Brewin Dolphin of Leeds for their generous support over the last year.
“Many other local businesses have generously supported this community fundraising event, with a view to raising more funds towards the proposed new development plans. Ripon Cathedral Renewed, supporting the Dean’s development plans for a 21st Century Cathedral.”
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Nothing sells like success.
The president-elect is a source of fascination to Americans who can’t get enough of Donald Trump-related merchandise, according to one vendor.
Mort Berkowitz, who has been selling campaign buttons for more than 40 years, said he has sold out of Trump watches, and inaugural buttons are going as fast as he can make them.
Since targeting ads to new locales, he has been filling orders for Trump buttons from the heartland — including Minnesota, Iowa, Pennsylvania, Missouri, North Carolina, Texas and Oklahoma. Prior to the Trump phenomenon, Berkowitz said, most of his sales were from Democratic strongholds.
“Before the election, I sold as much Trump merchandise as Hillary Clinton merchandise. That’s never happened for a Republican before. Trump supporters are passionate,” Berkowitz said.
He displayed a wide array of inaugural buttons at his Midtown office, including one featuring Trump as Superman and the headline “Trump Triumphs.”
Well, it used to be -- until last month, when a five-lane section of one collapsed during rush hour and took part of that interstate out of commission. A section of another highway BUCKLED due to an underground gas leak, and now a portion of that freeway is shut down too.
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Times reports calls between Trump team, Russia
WASHINGTON - The New York Times is reporting that U.S. agencies intercepted phone calls last year between Russian intelligence officials and members of Donald Trump's 2016 campaign team.
The Times reports that the Russians made contact with Paul Manafort, who briefly served as Trump's campaign chairman. In late August, Manafort resigned from that job after disclosures by The Associated Press about his firm's covert lobbying on behalf of Ukraine's former pro-Russia governing party.
Current and former U.S. officials interviewed by the Times declined to identify other Trump associates contacted by the Russians.
The anonymous officials told the Times they found no evidence that the Trump campaign was working with the Russians on hacking or other efforts to influence the election.
Her 1993 nuptials inspired the hit movie My Big Fat Greek Wedding and the marriage lasted for nearly 25 years.
But now, Nia Vardalos, 55, has filed for divorce from husband Ian Gomez, 53, citing irreconcilable differences.
In a joint statement obtained by USA Today, the couple called the split a joint decision which comes after more than a year of separation.
"We've been respectfully separated for a lengthy period of time. Our relationship became a friendship so the decision to end the marriage is completely mutual and amicable," the statement said.
"It is our hope that decency will prevail on the reporting of this story which will soon be yesterday's news. Thank you for respecting our privacy."
The United States and South Korea have agreed to resume joint military drills early next month, the Pentagon said, a move that was expected despite US President Donald Trump's planned meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
Seoul and Washington said in January they would delay the annual exercises, known as Key Resolve and Foal Eagle, until after the Olympics and Paralympics held in South Korea, helping to create conditions for a resumption of talks between South and North Korea, which sees the drills as a rehearsal for invasion.
The exercises are expected to begin on April 1, and will be of a "scale similar to that of the previous years," the US military said in a statement late on Monday.
"Our combined exercises are defense-oriented and there is no reason for North Korea to view them as a provocation," Lieutenant Colonel Christopher Logan, a Pentagon spokesman, said in a separate statement.
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And baby makes 3! — Former ‘DWTS’ pro, Kym Johnson, 41, and ‘Shark Tank’ star Robert Herjavec, 55, are expecting their first child together! See their adorable announcement!
Kym Johnson, 41, and Robert Herjavec, 55, have a lot to celebrate this holiday season, as it’s their last winter as a twosome! The Dancing With The Stars pro and her businessman hubby are expecting their first child together, after they tied the knot in July 2016! Both Kym and Robert took to Instagram, separately, where they posted an adorable ultrasound photo. “Thumbs up,” they captioned the identical posts, as you can see the baby’s little thumb raised in the air.
Kym and Robert’s love story is straight out of a fairytale, as the two met when they were paired up on DWTS in 2015. They fell in love during season 20 when she was a season-regular pro and he was a celeb contestant.
Robert is already a father to three children from a previous marriage.
HollywoodLifers, leave your well wishes for Kym and Robert in the comments!
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – A campaign billboard for a Raleigh city council candidate was spray painted with racist graffiti sometime Thursday night or Friday morning.
A billboard for Zainab Baloch had the words “SAND N*****” and “TRUMP” with what also appeared to an attempt at a swastika painted on one side.
The billboard is located in front of land being cleared for mosque on Louisburg Road just south of Interstate 540.
Baloch said she is hurt by the incident but going to use this as a platform for discussion.
Some of Baloch’s friend’s noticed the graffiti while driving on Louisburg Road. Wake County deputies are investigating and said no one witnessed the vandalism. No surveillance cameras appear to be in the area, deputies said.
According to Baloch’s website, she is a Raleigh native whose parents immigrated from Pakistan.
CBS North Carolina will update this story as it develops.
Rome, July 4 - A one-day strike on July 14 by workers for Rome trash company AMA is set to add to the capital's refuse-management woes. The long-standing problems in the city with its rubbish have intensified in recent days, with refuse uncollected in several areas. Trade unions representing AMA workers informed Rome Mayor Virginia Raggi and the prefect's department about the protest on Wednesday. Only a basic, minimum service will be guaranteed.
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PanARMENIAN.Net - Amazon has silently updated its Alexa assistant this week to add Outlook.com calendar support, The Verge reports.
While the digital assistant has supported Google calendars since its launch, Outlook.com support had been missing until this week. You can use Alexa to add or review upcoming events in a calendar using commands like “what’s on my calendar?” or “add an event to my calendar.”
You won’t need to update any Alexa-powered devices as Amazon has added the Outlook.com support in the background. You can add Outlook.com calendars from the Alexa app for iOS or Android, or on the web under settings > calendar.
CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – 22News confirmed that the developer, Silverbrick LLC, withdrew their request for a special permit, which would’ve allowed them to rehab the Cabotville Mill in Chicopee.
The New York based company wanted to create 600 apartments and commercial space for businesses at the old Industrial Complex on Front Street, but ran into transaction issues with the developer months ago.
The Chicopee Planning Department said they hope to work with a new developer soon, but since they don’t own the property, they’re options are limited.
Here’s a statement from the Chicopee Planning Department’s Executive Director Lee Pouliot:
As redevelopment of Cabotville Mills is a significant opportunity to revitalize Chicopee’s downtown, we are very much looking to work with any developer who has a vision for the project, including the current owner. As the city is not the current owner, we are limited what we can do with regards to looking for other developers.
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March 30 Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd
* Says approval for raising of equity capital by bank up to 6.2 crore equity shares of INR 5 each
* Says purpose of raising equity is to pursue consolidation opportunities in indian banking,financial services space
* Says purpose of raising equity is for growth of units
* Purpose of raising equity is to give thrust to additional avenues of organic growth like opportunities in domestic, international lending
* Raising capital to augment capital base for capitalizing on opportunites in acquisition,resolution of stresses assets in banking sector Source text - (bit.ly/2odzckl) Further company coverage:
April 21 Nikkei -
* Honda Motor said it aims to boost its two-wheeler sales in India by 20% to 6 million units, including exports, in current FY ending March - Nikkei
* Honda will invest roughly 11 billion Yen ($100 million) to install a fourth production line at its Karnataka factory - Nikkei
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Detroit police say a motorist stuck and killed a man walking in Detroit and proceeded to go to a nearby bar for beers.
Police later arrested Jorge Gabiel Vallecillo-Espinoza, 37, who they believe was driving recklessly near Junction and Michigan Avenue in southwest Detroit when he killed 53-year-old Joseph Rutherford.
After the collision, surveillance video captured images of Espinoza and another man drinking beers at a nearby bar, according to Detroit police.
The second man seen in the video drove to the scene of the crash, where he observed the victim, and then drove to the bar to meet Espinoza.
Neither man called police.
Espinoza is charged with reckless driving causing death and failure to stop at the scene of a fatal crash. He was expected to be arraigned Monday morning.
No charges have been announced against the second man spotted in the surveillance video.
GUELPH, Ont.—Canadian Solar Inc. revealed Monday it has received a non-binding takeover offer from its chairman, Shawn (Xiaohua) Qu, who is also CEO and president of the Ontario-based company.
Qu is tentatively offering $18.47 (U.S.) in cash for each share not already owned by him and his wife Hanbing Zhang, who have about 23.5 per cent of Canadian Solar’s stock.
The indicated price is 7.1 per cent above Friday’s closing price of $17.25 on Nasdaq, when Canadian Solar was worth about $1 billion.
Qu said in a Dec. 9 letter distributed on Monday that he intends to take Canadian Solar private, using a combination of debt from financial institutions, the equity owned by him and his wife, and potentially third-party equity sponsors.
“I am interested only in pursuing this transaction and am not interested in selling the common shares owned by the Chairman Parties in connection with any other transaction,” Qu said.
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As i see it the next two games will be crucial. Win both then Bradford at home, we will be on our way and looking good. Cant afford any slip ups and weather and ground conditions may not work in our favour. slightly worried i must confess despite excellent performance against HKR - we also play Fev 3x and they seem to have strengthened, only good news in Week 2 was Tolouse losing which may mean they wont be so great on the road........
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CHARLOTTE, Mich. (AP)  Victim's father tries to attack disgraced ex-sports doctor Larry Nassar in Michigan courtroom, tackled by bailiffs.
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× Mayor-elect Lyda Krewson to be sworn in Tuesday
ST. LOUIS, MO (KTVI)- Mayor-elect Krewson will be sworn in as mayor of St. Louis. The ceremony is scheduled on Tuesday, April 18th at the St. Louis City Hall Rotunda.
Kansas City Mayor Sly James will deliver the pre-inaugural address.
Krewson says she’s that honored Mayor James will deliver the pre-inaugural address. She is looking forward to the cooperation between the two cities.
St. Louis County Executive Steve Stenger and St. Clair County Chairman Mark Kern will be in attendance. Darlene Green will also be sworn in as Comptroller.
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Target is buying a delivery logistics company to offer same-day delivery service to in-store shoppers.
Software from San Francisco-based Grand Junction connects retailers with about 700 delivery companies that pick up items from distribution centers and take them to customers.
Target is already testing same-day delivery at a New York store.
Interested customers just have to pay a fee.
Target plans to expand the service to other New York locations this year---then bring it to other major cities in 2018.
Two men have been injured after one vehicle ended up on its side following a two-truck collision in Burlington today.
The accident occurred around 11:50 a.m. in the westbound lanes of Mainway Drive in front of Mainway arena.
A blue Ford truck driven by an elderly male ended up on its passenger side while a white Ford pickup, driven by a man, ended up a few feet away with severe front-end damage.
Halton police, firefighters and paramedics were on the scene.
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April 10 Daxor Corp:
* Daxor- Not in compliance with nyse market listing standards related to timing of sec filings due to delay in filing N-CSR for fiscal year ended Dec. 31, 2016
* Daxor Corp - expect and intend to complete filing of N-CSR on or before April 30 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
A prosperity gospel televangelist is asking disciples to "pray about becoming a partner" to his mission of obtaining a $54 million private jet.The Louisiana-based ministry of Jesse Duplantis has already paid cash for three other private planes, but he says God told him "I want you to believe in me for a Falcon 7X." NOLA.com /The Times-Picayune reports that Duplantis made the pitch to his followers in the May 21 edition of his weekly video address.Duplantis says the three-engine plane would allow the ministry to fly "anywhere in the world in one stop," reducing fuel costs while maintaining a global reach.Duplantis says Jesus Christ "wouldn't be riding a donkey" today -- "he'd be in an airplane flying all over the world."
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Former UW-Stevens Point director fatally shot in Minnesota
Authorities say a man fatally shot in northeastern Minnesota was the former director of the Native American Center at the University of Wisconsin-Steven Point.
Fifty-seven-year-old Andrew Gokee, of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, was shot in the head over the weekend at his brother's house in the Carlton County community of Progress. He was rushed to St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth where he died.
Sheriff's officials say Gokee was shot by a relative who ran from the scene and was later found in a wooded area with a gunshot wound to the chest. There's no word on his condition.
Gokee worked at the Native American Center from 1995 to 2017 when he retired.
April 12 Hunters Property Plc:
* Announces its preliminary results for year ended 31 december 2016
* FY network income rose 17 percent to £35.4 million
* FY revenue increased by 15 percent to £13.8 million
* FY adjusted profit before tax increased 31 percent to £1.86 million
* Proposed 30 percent increase in final dividend to 1.30p, increasing fy dividend by 27 percent to 1.90p
* "Q1 has started well taking us past 200 branches"
* Continue to out-perform general market activity; instructions up on last year and pipeline of new branch prospects remains healthy
* Continue to see numbers outperforming market conditions with instructions for first two months up 9% versus same period last year
* "Do not believe we will be significantly impacted" by government's intention to ban lettings tenant fees
* "May benefit from such a ban in any event as independent agents seek assistance of networks to grow replacement revenue" Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bangalore.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com)
Jaelene Hinkle revealed she decided not to play for the U.S. women’s national team last year because her Christian faith prevented her from wearing a jersey that commemorated LGBTQ Pride Month.
Hinkle revealed the reason for her decision last June in an interview posted Wednesday on The 700 Club website. No formal reason for her absence was given by the national team at the time.
“I just felt so convicted in my spirit that it wasn’t my job to wear this jersey,” she said.
Hinkle has not been called up to the national team since.
A defender, Hinkle plays for the North Carolina Courage of the National Women’s Soccer League. The Courage visited the Portland Thorns on Thursday night, and there were boos heard when she was announced in the starting lineup.
Hinkle did not comment after the match.
The Courage, who rank atop the NWSL standings, beat the Thorns 4-1.
A member of the Plainfield Fire Department has been accused of sexual misconduct at the department, according to Plainfield Police, and officers are investigating.
Police said they executed a search and seizure warrant at the Plainfield Fire Department at 620 Norwich Road around 5:30 p.m. Thursday.
During the search, other departments were put on notice with help from the Quinebaug Valley Emergency Communications to provide coverage to the Plainfield Fire District area and public safety was a priority and was not at risk, police said.
Authorities said there is an active investigation, but no additional information has been released.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Libbey Inc:
* LIBBEY INC. ANNOUNCES EXTENSION OF CREDIT FACILITY
* LIBBEY INC - AMENDMENT EXTENDS MATURITY OF $100 MILLION ABL CREDIT FACILITY FROM APRIL 9, 2019, TO DECEMBER 7, 2022 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
ATHENS, Greece — Authorities on the Greek island of Lesbos say they have blocked a ship carrying container homes for refugees and other migrants in protest at the refusal of the government and the European Union to move more people to Greece's mainland.
A government-chartered ship carrying the containers remained anchored at the island's main town Monday after municipal vehicles were used to block port facilities. The island's municipal board was due to meet later Monday to decide on whether to lift the blockade following talks with the government, state-run TV said.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — FOX 4, the University of Missouri, University of Kansas and Kansas State University have a pair of tickets to give away to each home game. Price Chopper makes it even more fun by tossing in a $50 gift card to the prize package so you can tailgate!
First, decide which games you want to go to, then fill out the entry form and select the games you’d like to enter. Make sure you’ve checked your college football calendar and check the box next to the correct games!
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WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND—Hundreds of people in New Zealand’s second-largest city were evacuated from their homes Wednesday as wildfires burned down several houses and threatened to encroach further into some suburbs.
A helicopter pilot who was a decorated soldier died in a crash while fighting the blaze on Tuesday.
The mayors of Christchurch City and the adjacent Selwyn District declared a state of emergency. Selwyn Mayor Sam Broughton said changing winds had made the fires unpredictable.
He said the region had been unusually dry for three years and the grass in the hills had turned brown over the Southern Hemisphere summer.
Smoke and ash were being blown across Christchurch. Broughton said displaced residents were staying at evacuation centres or with relatives.
Spotlight – Low Cut Connie: Revolution Rock ‘n’ Roll
Since their conception in 2010, rock ’n’ roll band Low Cut Connie have been on ride that only goes up. Following the release of their fourth album – the sonic, dive bar rager that is Dirty Pictures (Part 1) ­– on May 19, 2017, the quintet has even garnered praise from Sir Elton John on his Beats1 radio show, Rocket Hour. The Philadelphia-based rockers will be playing Irving Plaza on Oct. 6. For more information, visit lowcutconnie.com.
Spotlight – Mondo.NYC
Mondo.NYC is back for its second year, and jam-packed with panels and tunes. The five-day event is part music, technology, and radio summit, and part music festival for up-and-coming musicians from across the globe. During the day, you can hit up panels like “Streaming Services: How the Music Industry Changed in 2017,” and by night, showcases from acts worldwide, such as In Hoodies. Mondo.NYC runs from Oct. 4 – 8. For more information, visit mondo.nyc.
Islamabad: The brother of Pakistan`s former foreign minister Hina Rabbani Khar has filed a forgery case against her and their father.
Abdul Khaliq Khar filed the fraud and forgery case against 25 people, including his sister and father Ghulam Noor Rabbani Khar, the Express Tribune reported.
Khaliq Khar alleged that the accused illegally transferred family property for which a complaint had already been filed at the directorate of anti-corruption.
After an initial investigation, a fraud case was registered against the accused.
Khar was appointed as Pakistan`s youngest and first woman foreign minister by the PPP-led government which came to power after the 2008 elections.
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An incongruous find in the rough-around-the-edges Rose Village neighborhood of Vancouver, swanky GreenHead specializes in high-end cannabis products like Sitka hash-blend joints and beautifully packaged edibles. The Graeff family's love of hunting comes through in the duck-centric decor, but the result is more midcentury lounge than huntsman's lodge. Mod yellow chairs, a cozy faux fireplace and leather-bound menus make this a welcoming spot. This boutique carries a curated selection of paraphernalia and clothing, and even offers a personal shopping service. Even having recently lowered its prices on Western Cultured and Solstice, GreenHead is still a bit spendier than some other spots, with grams beginning at $15 and topping out at $20. But the quality and care are evident in every hand-selected item, from the Vashon Velvet preroll packs to the Botanica peanut butter cups.
A bank loan gone wrong resulted in a prison sentence… Bo and Gari Mitchell talk about their busy lives in business and ministry…and how that all changed when Bo was caught up in a financial scandal. What seemed like a major life roadblock actually turned out to be a transforming and healing journey for his family.
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The former Virgin Atlantic Headquarters at 747 Belden Ave. Wedesday, October 26, 2016, in Norwalk, Conn. The building has been put up for sale having been converted to a Yale-New Haven pediatric clinic with apartments on the upper levels.
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BETHLEHEM, Pa. (AP) — Caleb Bennett scored 23 points and grabbed five rebounds and Lehigh edged Boston University 80-75 on Saturday.
Bennett was 8 of 13 from the field including three from distance and hit all four of his free throws for the Mountain Hawks (10-13, 5-7 Patriot). Kahron Ross added 17 points, six rebounds and three assists and Pat Andree chipped in 10 points.
Bennett sank a pair of 3-pointers as part of a 20-6 surge midway through the first half that gave the Mountain Hawks a 32-22 lead with five minutes to go and they were up 40-31 at halftime.
The Terriers (12-11, 8-4) fought back in the second half to take a 75-72 advantage with just under two minutes to play. Bennett and Ross replied with back-to-back jumpers for a 76-75 Lehigh lead with 1:04 left and Boston failed to score the rest of the way.
Tyler Scanlon scored 24 points with four rebounds and five assists for the Terriers.
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The U.K.’s government borrowing (excluding public sector banks) decreased by £3.5 billion ($4.9 billion) to £42.6 billion ($59.4 billion) in the 2017-18, financial year, compared with the previous financial year.
According to the Office of National Statistics (ONS) data released on Friday, it is the lowest net borrowing since the financial year ending March 2007.
The U.K public sector net debt (excluding public sector banks) was £1.798 trillion at the end of March 2018, equivalent to 86.3 percent of gross domestic product, the ONS said.
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China watches closely after death of N.Korean leader's half-brother
BEIJING, Feb 15 (Reuters) - China's Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday that it was closely watching developments following the death of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's half-brother in Malaysia, after the South Korean government said it believed he was murdered.
Severe storms tore through areas of Wyoming Monday, with a series of tornadoes leaving damage and destruction in their wake. A tornado in Goshen County overturned tractors, ripped through houses and left at least one person injured.
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Marie Osmond is taking her axed talk show, “Marie,” to Reelz Channel. “Marie,” which premiered in October 2012, lasted just one season on Hallmark Channel after failing to lure viewers....
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) – Former Ku Klux Klan leader David Duke has asked a judge to block a subpoena in a federal lawsuit filed by 11 people injured during a violent clash between white nationalists and counterprotesters in Charlottesville last year.
The plaintiffs are seeking to compel Duke to turn over records related to communications he and other white nationalists had before the rally, along with records of efforts to solicit donations.
In court documents, Duke says the subpoena is overly broad and would impose “an undue burden and a significant expense” on him.
A woman was killed when a car drove into a crowd protesting the white nationalists.
Duke initially filed his request in Virginia, where the lawsuit is filed. A judge ruled it should have been filed in Louisiana, where Duke lives.
AUBURN, Ala. — Auburn University says in a Tweet that an explosion has occurred from an experimental rocket behind the Aerospace building.
Minor injuries occurred to two individuals in the explosion and the two people did not need medical transport.
Auburn says there is no threat or danger to campus.
AU ALERT: Incident involving experimental rocket behind Aerospace. Small explosion with minor injuries. No threat or danger to campus. — AU ALERT (@AUALERT) October 6, 2017
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Strong To Severe Storms Tonight !
by Shane Butler
The strong to severe storm threat will be increasing across our area tonight. A line of storms will be moving south and eastward through here during the evening hours. All modes of severe storms will be possible including: tornadoes, damaging winds, hail, and frequent lightning. Everyone should be weather alert and prepared to seek shelter. We see the storm threat departing by 2am and a less active weather day ahead for Tuesday. We can’t rule out a few showers on the backside of this system but nothing severe. You will notice a rather breezy day as the winds pick up out of the west at 10-15 mph with gust as high as 30 mph possible. The rest of the week is looking sunny and dry. Daytime highs will manage mid to upper 60s while overnight lows hover in the upper 30s to lower 40s. The upcoming weekend will support a few showers both days but it looks like the better chance for rain activity holds off until early next week.
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – Fire officials are working to determine the cause of a fire that happened Saturday morning at Maurer’s Textile Rental Services on the corner of MLK Blvd. and Filley Street.
Authorities from the Lansing Fire Department responded to the call, with assistance from the Lansing Township Fire Department.
According to our photographer on scene, the flames were not visible from the outside.
Fire crews are still on scene.
6 News is working to learn more information and we will update you when we learn more.
Whitney Osuigwe of Bradenton defeated Margaryta Bilokin of Ukraine 6-1, 6-2 to win the Orange Bowl Girls’ 18s singles crown on Sunday. Andrew Ong
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August 14, 2017, 6:51 PM | Having a glass of wine or beer with dinner tonight may be good for you, according to a new study. Researchers found women who had up to one drink a day and men who averaged up to two a day had a lower risk of dying from cardiovascular disease. Dr. Jon LaPook explains.
Officers in Aiken County say a shoe found at the scene of a shooting led them to make an arrest of an 18-year-old wanted for attempted murder.
One person was hurt in the shooting but is expected to be OK.
The Aiken Department of Public Safety says Nicholas Worthy, 18, is charged with attempted murder in connection with the shooting on the 400 block of Palm Drive.
Officers say the initial call was for shots fired and when they arrived on scene they found a pistol, a shoe, and marijuana. Not long after, officers saw a car traveling slowly down Palm Drive and saw a person get inside that car.
Officers add when they stopped the vehicle they found Worthy in the backseat with a shoe that matched the one from the crime scene.
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Australian police dismantled a major cocaine smuggling ring after a two-and-a-half-year multi-agency operation undertaken with Tahiti, Australian authorities announced on Thursday. Operation Okesi, which began in July 2014, culminated in a Christmas-night seizure of 500 kilograms of cocaine in New South Wales in eastern Australia.
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Two worlds collide in the Lincoln Center Theater production of this “breathtaking and exquisite” (The New York Times) musical, directed by Bartlett Sher. One of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s finest works, THE KING AND I boasts a score that features such beloved classics as “Getting To Know You,” “I Whistle a Happy Tune,” “Hello Young Lovers,” “Shall We Dance” and “Something Wonderful.”
Set in 1860s Bangkok, the musical tells the story of the unconventional and tempestuous relationship that develops between the King of Siam and Anna Leonowens, a British schoolteacher whom the modernist King, in an imperialistic world, brings to Siam to teach his many wives and children. Winner of the 2015 Tony Award® for Best Musical Revival, THE KING AND I is “too beautiful to miss” (New York Magazine).
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Kourtney Kardashian has given her mother an ultimatum: it’s either me or Scott!
According to Hollywood Life, sources close to the family have revealed that Kourtney is trying to cut ex-boyfriend Scott Disick out of her life completely, and that includes keeping him off the Kardashian’s hit reality show.
The source revealed:
“Kourt told her mom she’ll quit the show and ban her from the grandkids if she doesn’t kick Scott off. She’s [also] putting her foot down about Scott and Kris’ planned real estate show.”
However, the source also revealed that Kris Jenner views Scott as her own son, and she wants Kourtney to ease up:
“She really does consider Scott her son and thinks that he’s just going through a phase… she’s just trying to help him with his issues.”
What do you think? Would you rather see Kourtney on the next season or more of Disick? Let us know in the comments!
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SHANGHAI, April 28 Short foreign currency positions in forwards and futures versus the yuan held by China's central bank fell in March, the central bank said on Friday.
The People's Bank of China held $12.094 billion of such positions with commercial banks as of the end of March, compared with $33.8 billion a month earlier, official data showed.
The figure stood at $45.3 billion at the end of January.
Friday's data also showed that $550 million of short foreign currency positions were due to mature in up to one month.
China started to report the data early last year, following speculation that the central bank was using currency swaps and other derivatives to intervene in offshore forex markets to prop up its currency. (Reporting by Beijing Monitoring Desk; Editing by Sam Holmes)
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HOUSTON — When slavery ended, Houston became the home of one of the first self-sustaining communities of freed slaves on the edge of Buffalo Bayou in the fourth ward. The Gregory School Library features exhibits like photo galleries that give an impression of the progress African-Americans had to make to establish their place in society.
NEW YORK (AP) — Protesters and heavy security are ready to greet President Donald Trump as he returns to his New York City home for the first time since his inauguration.
More than 1,000 demonstrators were in pens police erected across the street from Trump Tower by early Monday evening, hours before his expected arrival.
An inflatable caricature of Trump is rising above pedestrians on a nearby block.
Police have stationed sand-filled sanitation trucks as barriers around the skyscraper and layers of metal police barricades around the main entrance.
Among the protesters is the Rev. Jan Powell, a retired United Church of Christ minister. She says she’s bothered by the Republican president’s response to the white supremacist rally that descended into violence Saturday in Virginia.
Trump initially blamed “many sides” for the violence. He now says “racism is evil.”
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The Calgary Flames hope they've left their bad luck and brain cramps in Anaheim as they try to dig themselves out a hole against the Ducks. An own goal in addition to a few costly gaffes have the Flames trailing their best-of-seven conference quarter-final series 0-2.
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NEW YORK (AP) - People are trying to harness the power of social media to identify and shame the white nationalists who attended last weekend's violent rally in Charlottesville, Virginia.
At least one person has lost a job as a result.
One of the social media posts resembled a wanted poster or a missing-persons flyer: Photographs of men were arranged in rows, seeking their names and employers.
A Twitter account dedicated to calling out racism, YesYoureRacist, identified people who attended the rally using photos culled from the news and social media and listed their places of employment and other information. A website created Sunday dedicated itself to collecting the names, social media profiles, colleges and employers of rally participants.
While online shaming is nothing new, experts disagree over just how effective it is.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Two signed statements in the latest Oregon State Bar bulletin — one by the bar condemning speech that incites violence and the other by non-bar specialty groups decrying the rise of the white nationalist movement during President Donald Trump’s time in office — have been criticized by some lawyers who say the bar shouldn’t allow political statements.
The Oregonian/OregonLive reports the bar has approved partial refunds of bar dues for six lawyers who requested their money back. Spokeswoman Kateri Walsh said the bar stands by its own statement, but the refund will respond to the second statement that wasn’t approved by state bar leadership.
The Oregon State Bar is a government agency that regulates the legal profession in the state. It publishes a bulletin, a magazine that is mailed to members 10 times a year.
Several lawyers demanded that the bar print a retraction.
Shares of data-center operator Switch Inc. surged 44% in their trading debut Friday, after the company priced its initial public offering above the price range. The shares rose $7.42 to $24.42 in the first five minute of trade. The Las Vegas-based company, which owns three large data centers and is developing a fourth, sold 31.25 million shares at $17 apiece to raise $531.25 million. The company has said it will use the proceeds to buy out investors in Switch Ltd. and take control of that company though Switch Inc., which was just incorporated in 2017. A multi-class share structure will allow founder and Chief Executive Rob Roy to maintain control, as his shares will have 10 times the voting rights of common shares.
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In Jackson County, community members networked with school district leaders, current teachers and university representatives to learn more about becoming a teacher in the Moss Point school district.
epa05695370 Spanish Legion members take part into the 525th anniversary ceremony of the Granada War held at Carmen's Square in Granada, Andalusia, Spain on 02 January 2017. The takeover of Granada was a series of military campaigns between 1482 and 1492 against the Emirate of Granada during the reign of the Catholic Monarchs. The battle completed the Reconquista and the ending of Muslim rule on the Iberian peninsula. EPA/MIGUEL ANGEL MOLINA
Australian leader calls on convicted archbishop to resign
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia's prime minister has called on an Australian archbishop to resign after becoming the most senior Roman Catholic cleric to be convicted of covering up child sex abuse.
Adelaide Archbishop Philip Wilson was sentenced in a Newcastle court on Tuesday to 12 months in detention for failing to report to police the repeated abuse of two altar boys by a pedophile priest north of Sydney during the 1970s.
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said on Wednesday he was surprised that Wilson had not resigned when he was convicted in May.
The Adelaide Archdiocese did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Wednesday
Wilson stood down from his position as archbishop days after he was convicted in May. He has not said whether he was considering an appeal.
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Lady Gaga shared how she lives with PTSD, anxiety
(CNN) It was a FaceTime call. Like old time friends, Lady Gaga and Prince William opened up about mental health.
In a video released Tuesday, the pop star joined the Duke of Cambridge's Heads Together, a campaign he leads along with the Duchess and Prince Harry to raise awareness on mental illness.
The stigmas or just plain fear, they said, stops many from opening up about their feelings.
"There's a lot of shame attached to mental illness. You feel like something it's wrong with you," Lady Gaga said from her kitchen in Los Angeles.
The video, posted on the Royal Family's Facebook page, is the newest film in the #oktosay series, which shows people from all walks of life discussing their own mental health challenges.
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Kildare gardai are appealing for information after a house was raided in Kildangan on May 25 last.
A rear window was forced open and the house was ransacked.
Nothing appears to be have been taken.
Contact Kildare gardai with any information.
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What’s in a number? A player’s identity, to some extent, and that’s why Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is at least giving strong consideration to switching back from No. 15 to the No. 5 he wore in college and as a youth. AP (left) and The Kansas City Star
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3:58 Boulders, concrete flown in to strengthen damaged Oroville spillway Pause
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0:40 Oroville dam break would flood almost 200,000 California residents in 7 hours
0:45 Helicopters work to fortify damaged Oroville spillway
1:42 Water gushes at California's Lake Oroville dam
1:48 Trucks, helicopters dump loads of boulders in rush to fortify Oroville dam spillway
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1:23 Under threat of Oroville dam, hundreds find shelter at Nevada County Fairgrounds
4:11 What you need to know about the massive Oroville dam emergency in California
“Time Machine is a generally quick and convenient way to back up your data and has come a long way in terms of reliability since its inception in 2007,” Jay Vrijenhoek writes for Intego. “You simply connect an external drive to your Mac and you will be up and running with Time Machine in a matter of minutes.”
“If you prefer a more centralized approach, you can use one of Apple’s Time Capsules and your backups will run so long as you’re on the same network as your Time Capsule,” Vrijenhoek writes. “But what if a Time Capsule isn’t big enough? What if you don’t want to spend $300 or $400 on a backup solution you can’t expand over time?”
Vrijenhoek writes, “Well, if you have a spare Mac around, you can set up your own Time Machine server for just $19.99 plus the cost of whatever size hard drive you want to use.”
Read more in the full article here.
ALMATY, March 19 (Reuters) - Kazakhstan’s largest bank Halyk Bank said on Monday it expected its net profit to rise to more than 200 billion tenge ($624.59 million) in 2018 from 173.4 billion tenge last year. ($1 = 320.2100 tenge) (Reporting by Mariya Gordeyeva, writing by Denis Pinchuk, editing by Maria Kiselyova)
A spoon and the cap of a needle were found in the hallway at the apartment building in the 200 block of Third Street that is owned by Floyd and Betty Squires. On Tuesday, June 13, 2017, at about 12:35 PM, detectives with the Eureka Police Department's Problem Oriented Policing Unit served a search warrant at 216 3rd Street, Eureka.
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It's clear that to this point, McCullar had been primarily a regional prospect in Texas and north through the Midlands. However, Buzz Williams's connections to the Lone Star State should still provide a bit of a connection to McCullar. A scoring guard who like the midrange pull-up off the dribble, he's a type of player that VT doesn't have many of: that can be a blessing (path to playing time with a skillset unique to the roster) or a curse (no clear evidence of a role for it in the offense). It's the coaching staff's job to sell him on the former, rather than the latter.
Boise State was coming off a bye last weekend and had almost two weeks to prepare for the Cougars. But it doesn’t get any easier for BYU, which had a bye before it lost to Utah State last week. Next week’s BYU opponent, Mississippi State, has a bye this weekend. Another BYU opponent, San Jose State, will have a bye before it plays the Cougars on Oct. 28.
Mark Milligan insists his move to Saudi Arabia giants Al-Ahli from Melbourne Victory wasn't simply about money.
More than money: Mark Milligan. Photo: AAP
The 32-year-old midfielder departed the A-League club during the January transfer but has bristled at suggestions it was only motivated by finance.
"I found out until later that the deal had been around for quite a while but no- one had brought it to me," Milligan said in Oslo ahead of Friday's friendly in Norway.
"When it did come about I spoke to Kevin Muscat but the offer wasn't suitable for everybody so I left it. It was out of my hands.
"Something else then came through on the Saturday night and the club agreed to terms
BOSTON (WHDH) - A visually-impaired man got the chance to run the Boston Marathon Monday, with help from modern technology.
Erich Manser has been visually-impaired since he was 5 years old. He has run marathons before with the help of a guide but 2017’s Boston Marathon is the first where he used technology to help him.
Manser wore Google Glass, which filmed the route as he ran and sent it through an app to his guide, Jessica. She had immediate access to the video, which she then watched and told Manser about the environment, keeping him on track.
Manser also ran with another guide by his side but said he was excited to use technology to help him for the first time.
“We’re excited at the possibilities and we’re excited to share feedback and say what worked and what didn’t work,” said Manser.
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The wait is finally over for Star Wars fans but is the new "Solo" movie any good? Trey Hock reviews the new film on KCTV5 News This Morning to let us know.
Hamilton police are searching for two men wearing construction outfits seen running from a possible shooting in Stoney Creek.
Police were called to 23 Echovalley Dr., near Mud Street, around 9:30 p.m. Monday by a neighbours who reported hearing gunshots from a unit within that property earlier that day around 8:30 a.m., said Const. Lorraine Edwards.
Police spoke with other people in the neighbourhood and learned that two men dressed in construction clothing, wearing yellow hats and white breathing masks were seen around the time of the possible shooting.
One man was seen going into the unit and both were seen running northbound toward Mud, Edwards said.
Protesters march on Broad Street late Sunday Aug. 13, 2017, in Richmond, Va. The group marched through the Fan District to the Lee Monument to Jackson Ward. The march was held a day after a white supremacist rally spiraled into deadly violence in Charlottesville, Va. Richmond Times-Dispatch via AP Shelby Lum
Valmont Industries (VMI +3.2% ) is upgraded to Buy from Hold with a $167 price target, up from $160, at Stifel, which sees several potential catalysts ahead thanks to increased highway spending, improving energy and mining markets, and better utility pricing.
The firm also thinks the recent 8% pullback in the stock from recent highs provides an attractive entry point, and while valuation still looks high, the fact that a number of its businesses are at troughs, combined with upcoming catalysts, should help the multiple expand.
COEN Ashton's struggle with cystic fibrosis and organ donation was broadcast to hundreds of thousands of Australians on Friday night.
The 20-year-old double-lung transplant recipient appeared on The Project alongside his mother Dawn to talk about his latest battle to find a kidney donor.
Last month Dawn told the Chronicle either her or her husband would need to donate a kidney to their son. The alternative is Coen will have to wait between two and five years on the donor list. Time he doesn't have.
The segment highlighted the long waiting lists for those needing organ donations and Coen's achievements since his initial transplant in 2012.
Initially suffering from cystic fibrosis, Coen was praised by the show's hosts for his strong character and positivity.
At the time of print, Coen's interview on The Project's Facebook page had more than 85,000 views.
Earlier tropical storm warnings have been upgraded to hurricane warnings for New Orleans with the latest advisory from the National Hurricane Center. The warning now extends from New Orleans and Lake Pontchartrain to Grand Island, Louisiana.
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A hostage situation was under way at the Pizza House restaurant, said Captain Mohamed Hussein.
Mr Hussein had no immediate information about any casualties.
The Somalia-based extremist group al-Shabab often targets high-profile areas of Mogadishu, including hotels, military checkpoints and areas near the presidential palace.
It has vowed to step up attacks after the recently elected government launched a new military offensive against it.
Al-Shabab last year became the deadliest Islamic extremist group in Africa, with more than 4,200 people killed in 2016, according to the Washington-based Africa Centre for Strategic Studies.
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NEW YORK (AP) — An initiative started by Hollywood industry women is calling for New York's governor to investigate the Manhattan district attorney's office over a decision in 2015 not to prosecute a sex abuse case against Harvey Weinstein.
Time's Up says a report in New York magazine is disturbing because it suggests the district attorney's office may have been improperly influenced by Weinstein and sought to intimidate an Italian model who accused the disgraced media mogul of groping her.
She secretly recorded him in a police sting. The district attorney's office decided there wasn't enough evidence to prosecute.
Time's Up says an investigation is necessary to protect the integrity of the office.
Neither the district attorney's office nor the governor's office immediately commented.
Weinstein's attorneys have said he denies any non-consensual contact.
Blossomgame finished Tuesday's 103-81 summer league win over the Hawks with 16 points (6-15 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists, one steal and two blocks across 27 minutes.
Blossomgame was one of the Spurs' leaders offensively, matching Derrick White for a team-high 15 shot attempts. He translated that to 16 points and added 10 rebounds, giving him his first double-double of the summer league. Fellow wing and Spurs' first-round pick Lonnie Walker sat out the contest for rest, so if he returns to action for Thursday's contest, Blossomgame could have to sacrifice some usage and shot attempts.
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The Flame Towers – the trio of skyscrapers in Azerbaijan’s capital Baku – lit up in the colors of the Armenian flag during a World Cup fixture between Columbia and England.
The intention was to depict the Columbian flag, after Colombia’s Yerry Mina scored a stoppage time equalizer. However, the sequence of colors was confused.
Azerbaijani users have widely shared photos of the flag on social media.
England won a World Cup penalty shootout for the first time on a night of high drama in Moscow, overcoming Colombia to secure a quarter-final meeting with Sweden.
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European owners of Volkswagen (VW) diesel cars that have emission defeat devices will be given “de facto, a two-year extra warranty", EU consumer protection commissioner Vera Jourova said Wednesday, but VW downplayed the promises announced by the European Commission. According to press reports, the German automaker said instead that it agreed to "confidence-building measures". It refuses to compensate European customers that were sold diesel cars with illegal emission-cheating software.
Reebok President Matt O'Toole talks about how the shoe company tries to develop marketing that is emotionally engaging in an effort to sell more personalized and customized products. He also addresses its approach to the competition and why Reebok is moving its headquarters to Boston from the suburbs. Plus, why the Raiders’ move to Las Vegas won’t end up costing Nevada taxpayers much and why NHL players may not participate in the next winter Olympics.
Radwanska saves 3 match points to survive at Shenzhen Open
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SHENZHEN, China -- Top-seeded Agnieszka Radwanska saved three match points before edging Duan Ying-ying of China 6-2, 6-7 (4), 7-5 in the first round of the Shenzhen Open on Monday.
Radwanska, the defending champion, cruised through the first set without facing a break point, but struggled in the final two sets, dropping serve five times to the 103rd-ranked wild card entry.
The Pole relied on her strong defense to close out the match in just under 2 1/2 hours, chasing down a well-placed drop shot and hitting a forehand crosscourt winner to set up match point.
In other matches, second-seeded Simona Halep, the 2015 champion, defeated Jelena Jankovic 6-1, 3-6, 6-3; third-seeded Johanna Konta routed Cagla Buyukakcay 6-2, 6-0; and Serbian qualifier Nina Stojanovic took out fifth-seeded Timea Babos 1-6, 7-5, 6-2.
The toxicology report for Tiger Woods' DUI back in May was released this week, and it revealed that Woods had five different drugs in his system at the time of his arrest.
The five drugs, according to ESPN, were Vicodin, Dilaudid, Xanax, Ambien and THC (which is found in marijuana), and this cocktail caused Woods to fall asleep behind the wheel before failing a field sobriety test.
ESPN obtained the report from the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office.
Woods, who was recently photographed free diving for lobster in the Bahamas, completed a "private intensive program" this summer to get help with the way he was using his medication.
"I recently completed an out of state private intensive program," Woods wrote at the time. "I will continue to tackle this going forward with my doctors, family and friends. I am so very thankful for all of the support I've received."
He pled guilty to reckless driving last week and will enter a diversion program this fall.
LONDON, March 29 Dollar bonds from Turkey's Halkbank fell as much as 0.7 cent across the curve on Wednesday, extending losses after the company's deputy chief executive was charged in New York with participating in a scheme violating sanctions on Iran.
Bonds maturing 2021 and 2020 fell just over 0.7 cents in the dollar, according to Tradeweb data , hitting six-week lows. The 2019 issue slipped 0.66 cent.
Mehmet Hakan Atilla is accused of conspiring with wealthy Turkish gold trader Reza Zarrab to conduct hundreds of millions of dollars of illegal transactions through U.S. banks on behalf of Iran's government and other entities in that country .
He had been in New York as part of a investor roadshow before the bank's planned sale of new dollar bonds.
(Reporting by Sujata Rao; editing by Mike Dolan)
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The Lol Goodman Band is live at Clowne Rock & Blues Club this weekend.
In various different guises, formats and line-ups, The Lol Goodman Band has existed for nearly 20 years.
The band has the kind of sound and feel first formed in the towns and cities of the USA and adopted by the great British bands of the late 60’s and early 70’s.
Their latest Clowne appearance is at the Community Centre on Sunday, August 20.
Details are at http://www.clownebluesclub.co.uk/
The Department of Education wasn’t taking any chances after a recent outburst of city school violence — even for a football game.
In a rare security measure, the DOE placed a metal detector at the site of the Friday afternoon football game between DeWitt Clinton HS and Erasmus HS in Flatbush.
A 19-year-old was stabbed outside Erasmus Thursday.
Denmark will ban full-face coverings, including Islamic veils such as the niqab or burka.
Jakob Ellemann-Jensen, of Denmark’s liberal party that leads a centre-right governing coalition, said the law proposal was not aimed at any religion.
He also said it was not a ban on scarfs, turbans or kippa, the traditional Jewish skull cap.
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Mr Ellemann-Jensen spoke on Friday after a meeting in parliament.
The burka ban is believed to enjoy widespread support, including from the opposition Social Democrats.
The move is mostly seen as directed at the dress worn by some ultra-conservative Muslim women, although few Muslim women in Denmark wear full-face veils.
No date for a formal vote was announced but Austria, France and Belgium have similar laws.
YEREVAN, AUGUST 14, ARMENPRESS. “IL-76” airplane of Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations has landed at Yerevan’s Erebuni airport to participate in firefighting activities.
As earlier “Armenpress” reported, 63 rescuers, 124 Defense Ministry servicemen, 19 environmentalists, 40 forestry workers were carrying out firefighting activities at Khosrov Forest State Reserve.
On August 12 it became known that fire had broken out at Khosrov Forest State Reserve and according to preliminary information 200-250 hectares of land was in fire.
At the moment the Russian plane is being filled with water.
An Armenian-Russian rescue group has departed for the scene on a military helicopter to gather fresh information based on which the “IL-76” will carry out firefighting activities from air.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – The Legislative Black Caucus says Gov. Robert Bentley is breaking state election law by waiting until 2018 to hold the election to fill Jeff Session’s former Senate seat.
In a press conference Tuesday, Rep. Chris England says he believes the law is clear that a special election should be called this year instead of waiting until the 2018 regular statewide election as Bentley plans.
The governor appoints an interim appointment until an election to fill the seat for the remainder of the term.
The century-old law on Senate vacancies says that elections shall be called “forthwith.” However, it doesn’t specify a timeframe beyond that.
England said “forthwith” means immediately to most people.
Bentley last week appointed Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange to the seat vacated when Sessions became U.S. attorney general.
Freya Davis, 2, looks at ducks Wednesday during the Riverside Library and Cultural Center's Farm Truck Zoo event, which allowed children to feed chickens, goats and ducks and take a close look at farm machinery. The event, organized by children's librarian Nancy Milliken, is part of the library's Summer Reading Adventure.
Greece set to get cash to pay bills, but debt relief elusive
LUXEMBOURG, June 15 Greece's international lenders are expected to agree on Thursday to unblock as much as 8 billion euros in loans that Athens desperately needs to next month to pay its bills, but to leave the contentious issue of debt relief for later.
China and Namibia are trustworthy friends, brothers and partners. As a Chinese saying goes, long distance separates no bosom friends, the great empathy and mutual understanding between our two peoples run through generations despite the actual distance and the differences of nations' conditions between us.
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March 29 Hong Kong Building And Loan Agency Ltd
* Group is expected to record a decrease in loss attributable to owners of company of approximately 70% to 80% for year ended 31 december 2016
* Loss for year ended 31 december 2016 is mainly attributable to impairment of goodwill of approximately hk$110.4 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (bangalore.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com)
WHY ARE DEMOCRAT-RUN CITIES SUCH CESSPITS OF CORRUPTION? DeBlasio’s New York: The selling of the mayoralty.
Manufacturers, consumer goods companies, medical device providers and their supply chain vendors are expanding the use of 3D printing — with the help of robots.
Gartner’s annual predictions about the future of 3D printing have been published. A brief synopsis of this year’s 19 page Predicts report follows.
Strategic Planning Assumption: By 2020, 10% of industrial operations will incorporate robotic 3D printers in their manufacturing processes.
Read the entire article here, Predicts 2017: 3D Printing Accelerates
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Tom Evans has vowed to keep fighting for his seriously ill son Alfie after a High Court judge ruled he cannot be taken to Italy for further treatment.
Mr Evans plans to lodge an appeal as the 23-month-old "is not struggling, he is fighting" at Alder Hey Children's Hospital, adding: "I'm not giving up because Alfie is breathing away."
Jonathan Cheban, aka Foodgod, stopped by Cool Mess on the Upper East Side to create a batch of custom ice cream. The concoction, which included the kids cereal Fruity Pebbles, might not make everyone say, "Yabba dabba doo!"
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Jonathan 'Foodgod' Cheban eats a pig's head
“I’m gonna eat a pig’s head right now, bro!” Jonathan Cheban, aka 'Foodgod', bragged to a friend on his way to The Cannibal in New York’s NoMad neighborhood. The BFF to Kim Kardashian isn’t afraid to take culinary risks, like feasting on a pig’s cheek, tongue and crispy ears. “It’s an Instagram moment,” he told owner Christian Pappanicholas, after finishing off the meaty dish. The Cannibal sells a whopping 60 to 70 pig heads a week.
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. The Rhode Island Department of Health revealed Monday that MDS Foods Inc. has recalled a variety of cheese products after some were contaminated with the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes. The cheese was sold under several brand names including Amish Classics, Deli Readi, Deli Made EZ, Meijer, Lipari Old Tyme, Deli Made EZ, and Duck Deli.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Ultralife Corp
* Ultralife Corporation awarded $4.7 million Communications Systems follow-on contract
* ‍Contract is to supply its vehicle installed power enhanced rifleman appliqué to Thales Defense & Security Inc ​
* ‍Shipments under contract are expected to commence in 2017 and be completed in first half of 2018​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Turkish officials announced the release of two Iranian nationals from the captivity of kidnappers in the city of Istanbul.
Turkey’s police said on Monday that the two Iranian tourists, who had been kidnapped last month in the district of Zeitoun Borno in Istanbul, as well as three other foreign hostages were rescued in an operation, Tasnim News Agency reported.
It came after one of the Iranian hostages had managed to escape the kidnappers and inform neighbors and the police on their whereabouts.
Iranian police liaison officer at Tehran's Embassy in Ankara had contacted the Turkish police and followed up on the issue.
One of the kidnappers was arrested during the raid.
April 3 Karen Singer
* Karen Singer reports 10.2 percent stake in Sito Mobile Ltd as of April 3, 2017- SEC filing
* Intends to seek representation on Sito Mobile's board of directors - SEC filing
* Is "disappointed" with co's poor operational and financial results and believes that the co's securities may be undervalued
* Believes purported adoption by Sito Mobile of certain amended, restated bylaws on March 23, 2017, appears to be "improper and inappropriate" Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Veteran Argentina midfielder Fernando Gago suffered heartache on Thursday after sustaining a cruciate ligament injury in World Cup qualifying.
Argentina's hopes of booking a ticket to Russia for next year's World Cup were dealt a blow following a goalless draw at home to Peru in Buenos Aires and their woes were compounded by a serious knee injury to Gago.
Former Real Madrid man Gago – now playing for boyhood club Boca Juniors in Argentina – ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament and lateral internal ligament in his right knee at La Bombonera, Argentina confirmed post-match.
Gago, who was back in the national team for the first time since 2015, was a 60th-minute substitute but the 31-year-old only lasted six minutes as his international return was cruelly cut short in front of his club supporters.
Argentina's hopes of World Cup qualification remain in the balance after they dropped out of the play-off spot, down to sixth following Chile's victory heading into next week's final matchday – a trip to Ecuador.
SEATTLE (AP) – Authorities say a King County sheriff’s deputy who has been on paid administrative leave barricaded himself in his Seattle apartment building, prompting a 13-hour standoff that ended with his arrest.
The Seattle Times reports that police used robots Wednesday afternoon to breach two doors before officers went in and found the deputy in a bathroom with small cuts to his hands.
King County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Ryan Abbott said the deputy has been on paid administrative leave since March, pending an evaluation of his fitness for duty.
Seattle police arrived at about 1:30 a.m. Wednesday in response to a domestic-violence-assault call. The alleged victim left the apartment building before making the call.
The police response included closing off streets in the area, using “flash-bangs” and using a public address system to call for the deputy to surrender.
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Information from: The Seattle Times.
Meet your distant neighbor
Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system and the fifth from the sun. The gas giant is 2.5 times the mass of all the other planets circling our sun. The planet was named for the Roman god Jupiter, who ruled over laws and social order.
Thanks to several missions by NASA — including the Juno orbiter, the Voyager and Cassini flybys, the Galileo orbiter and the Hubble telescope — we're able to understand our biggest planetary neighbor as never before.
And there are more missions to come. Congress may legally require NASA to launch a pair of missions to Jupiter as soon as 2022 and 2024 to study Europa, one of Jupiter's moons. Why Europa? Previous missions confirmed Europa is covered in a shell of bright white ice, and the surface is fractured and frequently resurfaced, meaning there's likely a deep ocean of water underneath. And where there's water, there may be life.
In the meantime, here are 10 photos of Jupiter taken by NASA spacecraft that flew by or orbited the planet.
NEW YORK (AP) — The latest on developments in financial markets (all times local):
9:35 a.m.
Stocks are opening broadly higher on Wall Street as a handful of solid company earnings reports put investors in a buying mood.
Verizon, Harley-Davidson and Fifth Third Bancorp all rose sharply in early trading Tuesday after reporting results that came in ahead of analysts' forecasts.
Google parent Alphabet also reported surging earnings, but its stock fell 2.2 percent as the company said spending rose sharply.
Drugmaker Shire rose 3.3 percent after saying it had received another takeover offer from Japanese rival Takeda.
The S&P 500 index rose 9 points, or 0.4 percent, to 2,680.
The Dow Jones industrial average climbed 71 points, or 0.3 percent, to 24,523. The Nasdaq increased 34 points, or 0.5 percent, to 7,162.
Bond prices fell. The yield on the 10-year Treasury rose to 2.99 percent.
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Bill Haas played a five-hole stretch in 5 under and shot a 7-under 64 on Thursday to take the lead in the Waste Management Phoenix Open.
Haas birdied Nos. 12 and 13, made a 20-footer for eagle on the par-5 15th and hit to 3 feet to set up another birdie on the par-3 16th, the stadium hole that tripped up Rickie Fowler and Justin Thomas. Haas added birdies on Nos. 2 and 4 and parred the final five.
Fowler bogeyed the 16th in a 66 that left him tied with Billy Horschel, Bryson DeChambeau, Chris Kirk and Chesson Hadley.
Thomas shot 68. He birdied Nos. 13-15, then made a messy double bogey on 16 and bogeyed the par-4 17th after chipping into the water.
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NEW YORK (AP) – Thousands of protesters and heavy security are ready to greet President Donald Trump as he returns to his New York City home for the first time since his inauguration.
Demonstrators were in pens police erected across the street from Trump Tower by early Monday evening, hours before his expected arrival.
An inflatable caricature of Trump is rising above pedestrians on a nearby block.
Police have stationed sand-filled sanitation trucks as barriers around the skyscraper and layers of metal police barricades around the main entrance.
Among the protesters is the Rev. Jan Powell, a retired United Church of Christ minister. She says she’s bothered by the Republican president’s response to the white supremacist rally that descended into violence Saturday in Virginia.
Trump initially blamed “many sides” for the violence. He now says “racism is evil.”
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National CineMedia (NCMI +0.8% ) has gotten an upgrade to Buy from B. Riley, which sees the prospect of a sale increasing.
The firm's Eric Wold points to a recent 13D filing from Standard General where the firm discussed seeking two board seats and said it expected to engage in discussions with management, the board and other stockholders.
A sale of the company would reduce cash flow demands, he notes, and the company would become more attractive as a media platform. (h/t Bloomberg)
BANNU: General Officer Commanding (GOC) Maj-Gen Hassan Azhar Hayat has told that the army will collaborate with political administration to retrieve 942 misused girls schools of North Waziristan Agency that influential people had turned into their personal hujras.
He said that these schools will soon be ready for the girls and they would go to these schools as they are supposed to. He urged elders not to repeat past mistakes and provide learning environment to their children.
Gen Hayat said security forces and people of North Waziristan had rendered matchless sacrifices for restoration of peace in the tribal agency which was considered hub of terrorism across the world.
He said the army would play its role for maintenance of peace in the area.
The Carroll College Fighting Saints soccer teams hosted the Rocky Mountain College Battlin' Bears for a soccer doubleheader at Nelson Stadium.
The Saints men lost 1-0 in the first match of the day to a Rocky team ranked 10th in the NAIA. The Saints women suffered a similar fate as the Bears broke through in second half to take that match 1-0.
April 24 (Reuters) - Covenant Transportation Group Inc :
* COVENANT TRANSPORTATION GROUP ANNOUNCES FIRST QUARTER FINANCIAL AND OPERATING RESULTS
* Q1 REVENUE ROSE 9.3 PERCENT TO $173.6 MILLION
* Q1 EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW $0.23 — THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Music of Friday, 6 October 2017
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2017-10-06
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The king of the youth, Richy Rymz brings to us the long-awaited music video for his latest release titled Medical Attention.
The song according to others is a diss to the AMG Rapper, Medikal but after listening to the lyrics and watching the video, we believe there is nothing like that from Richy Rymz.
Richy Rymz further showed his appreciation to Medikal for the support he has been showing him.
Let’s enjoy the visuals for Medical Attention from below.
The video was directed by Palayblay.
WestJet will be launching a new route out of Calgary International Airport next year with daily, direct flights to Denver, Colorado.
The new service will begin on March 8, 2018, with departures out of Calgary at 10:10 a.m. and returning to the city at 3:46 p.m.
The non-stop service will operate on a Boeing 737-700.
“WestJet continues to build on its well-established and extensive route network out of Calgary, making YYC its largest hub in the west,” said Bob Sartor, president and CEO for the Calgary Airport Authority.
Other routes announced by Westjet this year include direct flights to Nashville twice a week and weekly flights to Belize.
“New routes are not just about connecting dots on a map — they connect economies and communities and this is especially true for Denver and Calgary,” said Ed Sims, WestJet executive vice-president, commercial.
While a megafight is not guaranteed, you know it is almost certain that Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather Jr. will continue to toy with each other outside of the ring.
And that is how it is playing out after retired boxing champion Mayweather refuted rumours regarding the pair's proposed cross-combat blockbuster.
MORE: Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor: We're not sure who to believe anymore
Responding to reports that he and UFC star McGregor had agreed to "a multimillion dollar deal," Mayweather took to social media to insist he is "happily retired" after walking away from the sport in 2015. It was only a matter of time before McGregor hit back, and the Irish star did exactly that via Instagram.
I am in Las Vegas. Floyd has retired on my arrival. A post shared by Conor McGregor Official (@thenotoriousmma) on Feb 14, 2017 at 6:17pm PST
Fans of boxing and mixed martial arts want this fight to happen. It may just be a matter of allowing these two fighters to see out their respective mind games.
TORONTO — The Progressive Conservatives are asking the Ontario Provincial Police to investigate millions in ineligible expenses — including scuba gear and raccoon traps — filed by nine power generators in the province.
Auditor general Bonnie Lysyk reported last week that the generators claimed up to $260 million in ineligible costs between 2006 and 2015, though the Independent Electricity System Operator says it’s closer to $200 million.
The expenses were claimed under a program designed to pay power generators for fuel, maintenance and operating costs when the IESO puts them on standby to supply energy.
The IESO has recovered $168 million of those billings that were deemed inappropriate.
Progressive Conservative Todd Smith has now written to the OPP to ask them to investigate, saying the abuses were so egregious that a second look by law enforcement is prudent.
The OPP did not immediately respond to a question about whether or not they will look into it.
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Glyn Schofield has failed to in his bid to have a careless riding ban reduced and will miss Golden Slipper day.
Racing NSW stewards outed Schofield for eight meetings for his ride on winner Kementari in the Group One Randwick Guineas last Saturday.
He argued interference to Capital Gain in the early stages of the 1600m race was not entirely his fault, claiming Capital Gain's jockey Adam Hyeronimus contributed to the incident.
Schofield appealed the conviction and penalty before the Racing NSW Appeal Panel on Friday but was unsuccessful.
His suspension starts on Sunday and expires on April 3 meaning he will also miss the Tancred Stakes meeting at Rosehill on March 31.
Corey Brown was also unsuccessful in his appeal to have a 10-day ban for weighing in overweight reduced and will miss the ride on Ef Troop in the Golden Slipper.
Singer Mariah Carey arrives for the 75th Golden Globe Awards on Jan. 7, 2018, in Beverly Hills, California. (credit: VALERIE MACON/AFP/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA (CW PHILLY) — Mariah Carey has reportedly sold her 35-carat diamond engagement ring for a hefty price.
Originally valued at $10 million, the ring was from her ex-fiance, James Packer. Carey sold the ring two years after the couple called off the engagement.
According to E! News, one of Carey’s business managers sold the ring to a Los Angeles-based jeweler for $2.1 million.
The couple got together in 2015 and were engaged by January 2016. But nine months later, the couple reportedly split up while on vacation in Greece, according to US Weekly.
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Brad Paisley just released the second single from his Love and War album, which comes out Friday. While you should soon start hearing “Last Time for Everything” on the radio soon, Brad shot the video for yet another track this weekend on the outskirts of Nashville.
The West Virginia native and his band performed the new song, “Heaven South,” in the back of a vintage pick-up as it cruised down Main Street in downtown Franklin, according to The Tennessean.
Around 400 volunteers turned out to be part of the audience for the shoot, which started around 6 p.m. on Saturday. Brad and his band then moved to a flat-bed trailer situated on the historic square in the quaint town.
Brad, who lives nearby, told the audience he picked Franklin for the shoot because the song makes him think about the town.
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COEBURN, Va. — Tracy Stallard, the pitcher who gave up Roger Maris’ record 61st home run in 1961, has died. He was 80.
The Sturgill Funeral Home in Coeburn, Virginia, said Monday that Stallard died Wednesday at the Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, Tennessee.
He was on the mound for Boston in 1961 when Maris broke the single-season record that Babe Ruth had held since 1927. The record stayed until 1998.
Stallard went 30-57 with a 4.17 career ERA while pitching for the Red Sox (1960-62), New York Mets (1963-64) and St. Louis Cardinals (1965-66).
His funeral was Sunday at the Sturgill Funeral Home.
FIFTH HARMONY
Six years after being formed on The X-Factor, the girl group announced that they're planning to take a hiatus in order for everyone to be able to pursue solo projects.
"After six years of going hard, non stop, we also realized that in order to stay authentic to ourselves and to you, we do need to take some time for now to go on a hiatus from Fifth Harmony in order to pursue solo endeavors," members Ally Brooke, Normani Kordei, Dinah Jane and Lauren Jauregui said in a joint statement. "We are all very excited and grateful to be able to take this time to learn and grow creatively and really find out footing as individuals."
The band plans to honor the shows that they have scheduled through the rest of the year, but did not reveal how long they plan to spend focusing on their own projects.
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says the nation’s power generation rose from 3,528 megawatts (MW) to 4,043 megawatts between Feb.1 and Feb.15. TCN, in its website, said that the 515MW increase in generation as at Feb.15 was due to slight increase in gas supply to some power generating companies (GENCOs). “The total output of…
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SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. — Donovan Fields scored 13 of his 15 points in the second half to help Cal Poly beat Hawaii 78-64 on Saturday night.
Cal Poly (8-15, 3-6 Big West Conference) has won two straight since snapping a six-game skid. Hawaii (13-8, 4-4) has lost three in row.
Luke Meikle, Jakub Niziol and Victor Joseph each scored 12 points for the Mustangs.
Sheriff Drammeh scored 17 points to lead Hawaii.
DETROIT — Kameron Chatman had 21 points with eight rebounds to lead all five Detroit Mercy starters in double-figure scoring in a 74-60 victory over IUPUI on Friday night.
Chatman, who had four assists and three steals, scored 12 points in the first half when Detroit took a 38-28 lead after shooting 52 per cent and leading by as many at 18.
The Titans led the entire game and made 8 of 19 3-point tries. Roschon Prince and Josh McFolley added 14 points with McFolley making four of the Titans’ 11 steals. DeShawndre Black scored 13 points and Cole Long 12 with seven assists for the Titans (7-17, 3-8 Horizon).
Jaylen Minnett led the Jaguars (7-15, 4-7), who have lost four straight, with four 3-pointers for his 12 points. IUPUI didn’t get closer than seven in the second half.
The victory avenged an 81-66 loss at IUPUI on Jan. 16.
Lena Lunsford found guilty of murdering her 3-year-old daughter Aliaya. A Lewis County jury deliberated for about two hours Monday before convicting Lunsord on all four counts. She faces up to life in prison.
A 32-year-old mother and her 3-year-old son died in a mobile home fire in Rankin County on Joe Davis Road.
A neighbor said they heard popping noises and were able to pull one person from the home to safety.
That person is being treated at a local hospital.
The body of the mother and child were found in the destroyed home.
Firefighters and the Rankin County Sheriff's Office are on scene.
The cause of the fire is unclear. The coroner just arrived on scene.
We are working to get more information on this developing story.
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The Port Isabel Tarpon and Lady Tarpon basketball teams made the trip to Progreso Tuesday night and split their games. The Tarpons won, 56-36, and the Lady Tarpons lost, 40-34.
The Tarpons remain on a roll in district play with their sixth consecutive win. They also got the sweep of the Red Ants after P.I. won the first game between these two long-time district rivals, 65-52, at home back on Jan. 5.
The Lady Tarpons needed to win their last four games to clinch a playoff spot. They took the first one at home last Friday when they outpointed the Grulla Lady Gators, 50-46. With the loss at Progreso, then, Port Isabel is eliminated from any playoff consideration. P.I. comes into this Friday’s home game with Hidalgo with a 6-6 record in District 32-4A play.
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Lin-Manuel Miranda has recruited an all-star lineup for his new track “Almost Like Praying.”
Marc Anthony, Ruben Blades, Camila Cabello, Pedro Capo, Dessa, Gloria Estefan, Fat Joe, Luis Fonsi, Juan Luis Guerra, Alex Lacamoire, John Leguizamo, Jennifer Lopez, Rita Moreno, Ednita Nazario, Joell Ortiz, Anthony Ramos, Gina Rodriguez, Gilberto Santa Rosa, PJ Sin Suela, Tommy Torres, and Ana Villafañe are all featured on the new song, which will raise money for hurricane relief in Puerto Rico.
Written by Miranda only last week, the original song borrows its title and instantly indelible hook from the classic show tune “Maria,” from West Side Story.
Check out the star-studded charity single below.
BERLIN (AP) - Bayern Munich's expected re-appointment of Jupp Heynckes as coach for a fourth stint has been delayed.
News agency dpa says the club is trying to fulfill the 72-year-old Heynckes' request for Peter Hermann to return as assistant coach.
Hermann, currently coaching at second-division club Fortuna Duesseldorf, worked with Heynckes at Bayer Leverkusen and then at Bayern when they won the Champions League, Bundesliga and German Cup treble in 2013.
Hermann says the decision to leave Duesseldorf is "difficult, very difficult. But I have a bond with Jupp Heynckes and I want to do him the favor. I owe him a lot and want to give him something back."
Heynckes has confirmed an offer from Bayern to take over as Carlo Ancelotti's replacement.
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“Hello my name is…” is a series dedicated to learning more about some of Canada’s top winter athletes ahead of PyeongChang 2018
Paul Poirier is one half of an ice dance couple with Piper Gilles. While getting ready to skate at PyeongChang 2018 he took some time to answer some questions for us.
Paul really wanted us to remember his name is Paul.
Check out all of the athletes headed to PyeongChang 2018, in our Team Canada roster.
A no confidence motion against Northern Province Chief Minister C.V Vigneswaran handed over to the Governor with the signatures of 21 PC members, our news sources said
A 12 member jury was on Monday morning empaneled to hear the case of George Dover who was committed to stand trial in the High Court for attempted murder.
Dover is accused of stabbing Kester Yamster in his chest, abdomen and arm during an argument at a street corner in the Eccles Housing Scheme, East Bank Demerara on April 10, 2015.
He is however, denying those accusations.
Five witnesses, including the complainant are set to testify when the case commences before Justice Navindra Singh on Tuesday morning.
The defence team is lead by attorney George Thomas.
All this month Applebee’s wants you to waste away again in Margaritaville.
Applebee’s is serving $1 margaritas all October long.
Officials are calling the promotion “dollarita”.
You can get a Margarita on the Rocks any day, any time during the entire month at participating restaurants including both Evansville locations and in Henderson.
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Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine has responded to the Grammys house band playing a Metallica song as his band picked up their award . The metal band won Best Metal Performance at the Grammys 2017 on Sunday night .
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A death investigation has begun after crews working at a home in Valdosta discovered a body. Officials said that workers were renovating a home at Briarwood and Westwood streets when a body was found in an outdoor storage building on the property.
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MATTYDALE  The Sherburne-Earlville girls varsity bowling team rounded out their brilliant season with an impressive second-place finish at the Sectional Tournament, which was held at Strike n Spare lanes in Mattydale last Sunday, Feb. 5.
The Marauders finished the tournament in the class C/D division with a total of 3,535 pins, just behind Clinton  who topped the podium, notching a total of 3,822 pins. Solvay finished in third place, with 3,319 total pins.
The more you think about it, the more you realize Donald Trump has in common with archetypal emo kid of the mid-2000s: elaborate hairstyle, hatred for the popular kids, penchant for turgid oversharing online, fondness for the word “sad.” Picking up on those parallels, the jokers at Super Deluxe crafted an anthem that would slay at Hot Topic or your local Elks Club or VFW Hall, using only the president’s recent tweets as lyrics.
From first bloodletting wail of “Very unfair!” to the brutal “FAKE NEWS” breakdown, Emo Trump is pure Myspace profile song material. Listen below.
Leon Russell, a Rock and Roll and Songwriter Hall of Famer who collaborated with music legends like Elton John and the Rolling Stones, died this weekend. He was 74.
Another legend goes before us. I saw Leon and Elton John just a few years ago and it was a dynamite concert. Leon was walking with a cane, but he could still put out that music that I have loved since the beginning.
Whether dining on delectable Northern Italian fare in Downtown Los Angeles or pushing 592 horses to their limit in Jaguar’s most powerful car ever, there are plenty of luxurious new products and experiences to keep you busy all month long. Here we have collected six of our favorites.
ATHENS, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Greek industrial output rose 0.5 percent in October compared to the same month a year ago, after an upwardly revised 3.2 percent increase in September, statistics service ELSTAT said on Monday. Looking at index components, manufacturing production fell 0.3 percent from the same month last year, while mining output increased 12.1 percent. Electricity production increased 1.0 percent. KEY FIGURES OCTOBER SEPT AUG JULY JUNE MAY APRIL (%) Industrial +0.5 +3.2* +5.5 +2.1 +1.8 +6.3 +0.8 output y/y Manufacturi -0.3 +1.3 +3.1 +1.3 +2.8 +4.2 +3.7 ng output y/y * revised data (Reporting by Karolina Tagaris)
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BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - Corban Collins scored a season-high 24 points against the school where he began his college career and Alabama defeated reeling LSU 81-66 on Saturday.
Collins, a post-graduate transfer who spent his freshman season with the Tigers in 2012-13 and played at Morehead State for two seasons, was 7 of 11 from 3-point range after going just 2 of 10 from deep over his previous three games.
Riley Norris scored a season-high 20 points, including a pair of second-half 3s as the Crimson Tide (10-6, 3-1 Southeastern Conference) broke open a 56-all tie during the last five minutes for its fifth victory in six games.
Duop Reath had 12 points and nine rebounds for LSU (9-7, 1-4), which has lost three straight and five of six.
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SHANGHAI — Ivanka Trump's brand is flourishing as the first daughter crafts a new career from her West Wing office. Sales hit record levels. Imports and distribution are up. Her company has provisionally won four new trademarks from China since the inauguration, and applied for at least nine new trademarks around the world since the election.
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Still, brokers are reluctant to thank the president for the strong activity on and around Palm Beach
Shawnee Police say they are investigating after a woman pepper sprayed several employees of the McDonald's, near Shawnee Mission Parkway and Quivira Road, early Saturday evening.
Major Sam Larson says the incident occurred around 5 p.m. at the McDonald's, 11801 West 63rd Street.
"The female customer was upset and sprayed employees with pepper spray," Larson said. "A total of four employees were affected by it, but needed no additional medical attention."
Larson says the suspect was not contacted at the scene.
"This is an active investigation, and we are working on identifying the suspect."
No other details have been released.
Anyone with information regarding this incident can contact Shawnee Police at 913-631-2150 or the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-8477.
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To continue reading up to 10 premium articles, you must register , or sign up and take advantage of this exclusive offer: Care Decisions Connecticut , a collaboration among healthcare partners and state government to improve palliative and hospice care and quality of life for state residents with serious illnesses, will host a kickoff program from 2 to 5 p.m. Wednesday at the Connecticut Hospital Association's offices, 110 Barnes Road, Wallingford. The initiative was developed in 2016 when the Connecticut Hospital Association Board of Trustees identified the importance of empowering residents to take control of their serious illness and end-of-life care planning.
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WASHINGTON — A federal judge is warning President Donald Trump's former campaign chairman that he shouldn't be trying his case in the press. That includes drafting opinion essays published in other countries.
U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson told Paul Manafort that his editing of an op-ed that appeared in an English-language newspaper in Ukraine is not something she is going to tolerate.
The judge's warning came after special counsel Robert Mueller's prosecutors discovered that Manafort edited an op-ed published in the Kyiv Post last week. The article appeared under the name of a former Ukraine official. It discussed Manafort's consulting work in Ukraine, which is at the heart of the case against him.
PORTLAND — Paving work on Veranda Street is expected to last through the end of the month, Maine Department of Transportation spokesman Ted Talbot said June 14.
In a press release, Talbot said the work from Martin’s Point to Wordsworth Street, in the city’s East Deering neighborhood, will be done between 10 p.m. and 11 a.m.
Work will also include the northbound off ramp from Interstate 295 at Exit 9. Talbot said motorists will be advised to use Exit 8 during any ramp closures.
The paving work will also require parking restrictions on Veranda Street.
Tuesday on A Juneau Afternoon, Laury Scandling hosts.
We’ll get the details about an overnight Writing Workshop;
Hear Part 6 of Midnight Oil, which traces the effect of the Trans-Alaska Oil Pipeline on out state;
Steve Kocsis will be here with yet more information about the coming eclipse;
At 4, tune in to KTOO for All Things Considered, followed at 6, it’s Alaska News Nightly.
At 9, Democracy Now; news from a Canadian perspective follows at 10 on As It Happens, and BBC News at 11. That’s Tuesday on KTOO-Juneau.
Benjamin (knee) isn't listed on the Panthers' final injury report in advance of Sunday's game in Detroit, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
Benjamin played through the left knee injury last week in a 33-30 win over the Patriots, catching all four of his targets for 104 yards while handling his largest snap share (91 percent) since 2014. His knee may be a bit sore, but Benjamin is in no danger of missing Sunday's game. Instead, a matchup with Lions cornerback Darius Slay is the larger concern.
9:30 a.m. – Councilmember Ydanis Rodriguez, Lynn Kelly of New Yorkers for Parks, and the Parks Department tour historic Highbridge Park and discuss completed and planned renovation work. Starts at the corner of Dyckman and Ft. George Hill, Dyckman 1 train stop in Manhattan.
1:30 p.m. – State Senator Brian Benjamin hosts a rally to support State Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins’ bid to become the state’s first black female senate leader, especially following racist remarks made against her last week. West 122nd St between St. Nicholas Ave and Frederick Douglass Blvd in Harlem, Manhattan.
9:00 p.m. – BronxNet will broadcast a debate between candidates for Council District 13 (where Councilman James Vacca is vacating his seat).
In the evening, Mayor Bill De Blasio and First Lady Chirlane McCray depart for Rhode Island, where they will vacation until Friday.
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Actor Jacob Tremblay from the movie "The Book of Henry" on the red carpet at the opening of the Los Angeles Film Festival at the Arclight in Culver City, Calif.
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Police say seven people, including three teenagers, were injured in a New Year’s Day shooting in Miami-Dade’s West Little River neighborhood.
The Miami Herald reports that police say the victims were standing outside a house at around 6 p.m. Sunday when a car pulled and someone inside opened fire.
Police say six of the victims are in stable condition. A 17-year-old is in critical condition.
Police say there may be more than one suspect. A description of the suspect’s vehicle was not given.
Yang Sheng of Jinhua, East China's Zhejiang Province cleans a cinerary urn before shipping it to an online buyer on Monday. Yang and his wife opened a store on online shopping platform Taobao three years ago to sell the urns. The couple feel embarrassed to tell friends about their business, but they have been doing well. Last year, their net profit reached 1 million yuan ($150,000). Photo: IC
Liverpool transfer news: The Reds are closing in on Ajax younger Ki-Jana Hoever
The Reds have been busy in the summer transfer window, with Jurgen Klopp signing Monaco midfielder Fabinho and RB Leipzig's Naby Keita.
And according to Goal, the Liverpool boss is closing in on his third signing.
They say the Reds are set to sign Ajax sensation Hoever, 16.
The right-back will join Liverpool’s academy ahead of this season after snubbing Chelsea, Manchester United and Manchester City.
Goal say all the Premier League big boys all expressed interest in the Dutch defender.
President Donald Trump attended a briefing on the state of the nation's opioid epidemic. He called on law enforcement and educational solutions to the problem. (August 8)
Global consulting firm McKinsey and Company will advise steel and wire rope maker Usha Martin. The board of the debt-laden company, which includes a State Bank of India (SBI) nominee, recently cleared the appointment of the consultant for the one-year assignment. "We are getting McKinsey to help us with operational efficiency and reduction in costs to improve profitability of our steel business," Rohit Nanda, chief financial officer, Usha Martin, told Business Standard. McKinsey would work on the speciality steel business of the company in two ...
Lance Lynn won his first start since 2015 as he pitched seven shutout innings and Kolten Wong chipped in with his first home run as the Cardinals ended a three-game losing streak, beating the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1 Monday night at Busch Stadium. The Cardinals improved to 4-9.
Mike Matheny was hoping to jump start the offense by tinkering with the lineup. Greg Garcia got the start at third over Jhonny Peralta, but went 0-for-3. Jose Martinez, hitting .500 before the game, went 1-for-3 and drove in the Cardinals insurance run in the seventh putting St. Louis up 2-0 on Ivan Nova.
Martinez was playing first as Matt Carpenter sat out with a swollen hand after taking a ground ball to his throwing hand in New York on Sunday.
Lynn (1-1) allowed three hits and struck out five while walking one. He also hit two batters, but he slowed a Pirates team that came in on a three-game win streak, sweeping the Cubs.
Pelech is third on the Islanders with a plus-10 rating.
The Islanders have had their issues on defense all season but Pelech is not part of the problem. He doesn't have the skating skills of a Nick Leddy or the booming shot of Ryan Pulock but he is turning into a solid stay at home defender who knows how to take care of the puck in his own zone. Pelech has also scored his first two goals of the season during his past eight games. He is rewarding the Islanders' faith in him when they signed him to a four-year contract last July.
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Gov. Bruce Rauner went after Democrats today over ads airing in support of his opponent in Tuesday's primary.
He faces Rep. Jeanne Ives. Recently, ads started airing in support of her. Those ads were paid for by the Democratic Governor's Association.
Rauner says he believes the association is backing the ads, because Democrats could easily beat Ives in November.
"They're designed to get voters to vote for Ives. you won't see me getting anybody to vote for Kennedy or Biss. Why? because they're tax hikers and job killers," Rauner said.
Ives has continuously said she's running against Rauner in the primary election because he's abandoned the Republican Party and its values.
Chief Judge Frances M. Tydingco-Gatewood set a hearing date for the H-2B petitions lawsuit against the federal government for Dec. 11.
In October 2016, several local businesses brought their complaints to the U.S. District Court of Guam regarding the nearly 0% approval rate for petitions filed under the H-2B program since 2015. From 1995 to 2005, Guam employers brought approximately 2,000 temporary workers to the island each year under the H-2B program. The average approval rate for H-2B petitions during that 10-year period was nearly 100%.
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The northern section of Central Park, which runs from the Jacqueline Onassis Resevoir at 96th Street to 110th Street, is rich with wildlife and different landscapes.
To the northeast is the Harlem Meer, which on a calm day becomes a huge reflecting pool. To the northwest is the North Wood, which contains the park's oldest structure, the Blockhouse, built in 1814, the Revine, the Loch and the Pool. It is home to many species of birds.
The Great Hill is a large open field surrounded by trees and the North Meadow is home to ballfields and tennis courts.
To the East is the Conservatory Garden and high on a hill is Fort Clinton.
Frederick Law Olmsted, who lived on Staten Island from 1848-1859, took part in designing the park. His home still stands and has become a New York City Park.
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Authorities say a 64-year-old woman has died after she was carried out of her burning home by Syracuse firefighters.
City fire officials tell The Post-Standard that Patricia Smith was in bed with a back problem Saturday morning when she noticed smoke in her house. A friend checking out the source of the smoke called 911 after he couldn’t get into the house.
Officials say clutter inside the home hampered firefighters as they tried to reach Smith. She was taken to Upstate University Hospital, where she died later Saturday.
Two firefighters suffered minor injuries while battling the fire.
Officials say the fire started in the basement of the 1½–story house. The cause remains under investigation. Foul play isn’t suspected.
This article is from the Jan. 2, 1945 Lancaster Eagle-Gazette. (Photo: Submitted)
This article, from the Jan. 2, 1945 Lancaster Eagle-Gazette is quite self-explanatory but still doesn’t make much sense. The glowing balls that appeared near fighter aircraft were named ‘foo fighters,’ a name derived from the Smokey Stover comic strip, and it seems that the Germans were plagued by the reports as well. To date, nobody has learned what they were or where they came from.
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The B.C. Forest Discovery Centre is the site of the Maple Syrup Festival today and tomorrow.
There is a lot happening, as people will be shown how to tap trees and transform the sap into syrup.
Forest Discovery Centre Manager, Chris Gale says numbers last year were down due to the snowstorm that coincided with maple syrup weekend.
Gale says B.C. Maple’s produce fantastic syrup.
The festival runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
More information is available at bcforestdiscoverycentre.com.
A 64-year-old Kenosha man has been convicted for a 1990 murder.
Dennis Brantner has entered an Alford plea, meaning he has not admitted guilt in the murder of 18-year-old Berit Beck, but concedes that prosecutors have enough evidence to convince a jury.
Brantner emerged as a suspect in 2014, with prosecutors re-filing charges after a 2016 trial ended in a hung jury.
He will be sentenced March 1.
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A Russian Su-25 warplane was brought down in Syria’s Idlib province on Saturday, and the pilot was killed during “a fight” after ejecting by parachute, the TASS news agency quoted Russia’s Defence Ministry as saying.
Syrian rebels said previously on Saturday they had brought down the Russian plane.
Russia’s Defence Ministry said that the aircraft was downed by a MANPAD portable surface-to-air missile during a flight around the de-escalation zone in the province. The pilot had reported that he ejected by parachute in the area, controlled by Al Nusra.
“The pilot died in a fight with terrorists,” the ministry said.
Russia and Turkey, which is in charge of the Idlib de-escalation zone, are “taking measures” to return the body of the pilot, it added.
It's lunch break at the DOJ/AT&T (NYSE:T) trial over Time Warner (NYSE:TWX), where day one is focused on evidentiary motions rather than argument, which will really get under way with opening arguments on Wednesday.
Brian Fung of The Washington Post notes so far it's all been about admissible evidence: "DOJ wants to bring in company emails and PPT slides; AT&T’s trying to stop it. DOJ wants to include DirecTV‘s 2010 critique of the Comcast-NBC merger and AT&T is saying DTV shouldn’t even be named in the suit."
Wike: I will embark on stomach infrastructure in 2017
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has assured the people of the state that his administration will embark on extensive projects execution and ‘stomach infrastructure’programmes in 2017. In a statement by his media Assistant, Simeon Nwakaudu, Governor Wike stated that the state’s share of the Paris and London Clubs Deduction Refund would be applied to aggressive projects execution in 2017 since the state government has already settled salaries and pensions. He made the disclosure during his address in the 2017 Rivers State New Year Banquet at the Government House, Port Harcourt on Sunday night.
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The Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress [NDC], Koku Anyidoho has revealed it took the intervention of former Ghana President John Mahama to stop a probe the Ghana Football Association back in 2009.
According to him, some party bigwigs including former Sports Minister Nii Lante Vanderpuye, Kojo Bonsu and Kojo Twum Boafo were bent on investigating the federation over corrupt practices.
He, however, revealed that the GFA president, Kwesi Nyantakyi had to run for cover and approached then Ghana vice-president Mahama to intervene.
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WILKES-BARRE, Pa. -- Nurses at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital say they plan to walk off the job Thursday if the hospital does not address staffing and patient care issues.
The nurse's union says Community Health Systems, the hospital's owner, is short staffed by more than 100 full-time positions and had more than 900 unfilled shift openings in the emergency room during a recent six-week period.
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The food industry is always fluctuating, so to keep up with it, Doug Roth checks in with Steve on a regular basis. Steve and the CEO of Playground Hospitality, talked about the major spike in restaurant closures recently, and how we are entering the one of the primes of the restaurant season. Steve also talked with Steven Strahler (Reporter for Crains Chicago) about how grocery stories are becoming more sensible investments as other brick and mortar companies lack longevity.
Ontario Provincial Police are investigating after copper wire was stripped from 10 light poles at a ballpark in Caledonia.
OPP was called to Henning Park on Greens Road last Thursday afternoon after an electrician noticed the light poles had been stripped of copper wiring.
Police believe the thefts happened sometime between Nov. 1, 2017, and March 15.
The investigation is ongoing.
Six teens from Redding, Easton and Fairfield were injured in a single car crash on Route 107 near Umpawauag Road at 4:45 p.m.
A black Jeep Liberty was traveling north on Route 107 when the driver lost control, “crossed the southbound travel lane of Route 107 , struck a tree and caught fire,” a press release from Redding Police said.
All occupants were transported to area and regional hospitals with serious to critical injuries.
The case is being investigated by members of the Redding Major Traffic Crash Investigation Team.
Anyone with information regarding the crash or its occupants is asked to contact Sergeant Tim Succi at (203) 938-3400 or [email protected]
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- Malaysian employers will be responsible for paying the income tax of foreign workers beginning from January 1, said Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.They would no longer be able to deduct the wages of their foreign workers for the monthly income tax.The Deputy PM said in a statement that this change in policy aims to increase employers’ responsibility for their workers, thus averting cases of foreign workers running way, changing sectors of work illegally or overstaying and becoming illegal immigrants.Ahmad Zahid said employers should also abide by the regulations on foreign workers accommodation and minimum wage.These regulations not only ensure benefits for guest workers but also help better manage labour force and prevent human trafficking.According to Malaysian Employers Federation, with this change, the country will lose around 5 billion ringgit (1.12 billion USD) per year.-VNA
Europe's top human rights institution Wednesday urged Turkey's leaders to "urgently change course" and reverse violations of media freedoms and the rule of law, voicing alarm over democracy in the country.
In a 25-page report released Wednesday, the Council of Europe's Commissioner for Human Rights, Nils Muiznieks, said that Turkey's already worrisome lack of media freedoms and freedom of expression had reached "seriously alarming" levels since the government declared a state of emergency after a failed military coup attempt in July.
There was no immediate government response to the report, which Council of Europe officials said had been presented to the government prior to its release.
Critics say the government has used the emergency powers to go after all opponents.
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David Coles is one of the very few master paint-makers in the world.
He follows traditions established for centuries, churning pigments together to make oil paints for artists.
David’s ingredients come from all over the world.
He gets Lapis Blue from Afghanistan, Cochineal from insect blood, and Rose Madder from a root found in Iran.
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Attention drivers: If you are looking for an alternate route off of I-20 this morning, County Road 411 is open.
The Smith County Road and Bridge Department has been receiving calls about rumors that it is closed, according to the Smith County Fire Marshal's Office. CR 411, which runs parallel to Toll 49, is open for detours from construction on I-20.
Commuters should expect major traffic delays this week after the closure of I-20 Sunday afternoon.
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) closed I-20 to traffic at FM 849 at Hideaway, noon Sunday through Wednesday morning, for the demolition of the bridge that sustained major structural damage last month. I-20 eastbound and westbound at this location will be closed with traffic reduced to one lane in each direction on the ramps. TxDOT officials said motorists should use alternate routes to avoid the extreme delays expected during this work.
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Chelsea legend and Champions League pundit Frank Lampard says Mohamed Salah is edging towards the same level as the likes of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
“What he’s done is so extreme and incredible,” Lampard said.
“He’s given [Liverpool] a new-found confidence that they can actually perform at this level and go and win this Champions League.
“Individually what he has brought to the club this year, he deserves every single accolade. He’s put himself up there with the very best.
“I’m not comparing him to Ronaldo or Messi, that’s ridiculous for anyone probably, but he is certainly putting himself up towards that bracket.
“If he keeps in that form then we will comfortably talk about him like that.”
This week, India and Pakistan both celebrate 70 years of independence. Britain’s role, however, will be less celebrated. These days it’s fashionable to blame British divide and rule for India’s partition and the millions of lives lost and disrupted – a lie echoed recently by the absurdly unhistorical film, Viceroy’s House. Today, the time has come to correct this falsehood.
The man who did most to shape the future of the subcontinent is conspicuous by his absence from the official rhetoric of today’s celebrations. Jawaharlal Nehru, the Harrow-and-Cambridge-educated founding father of the Indian republic, is the bête noire of India’s present Hindu nationalist government – reviled as much for his discredited socialist economic baggage as for his anglicised background and secular attitudes.
Jeremy Affeldt was pulled in from the bullpen… for CSN Bay Area.
The erstwhlie Giants lefthander, who retired from the majors in 2015, will be filling in as a broadcaster this season as longtime Giants color commentator Mike Krukow cuts back his schedule because of health concerns.
“I just wanted to help out where I could,” Affeldt told Greg Papa of 95.7 The Game on Tuesday. “I’m looking forward to it.”
Affeldt and fellow former Giants reliever Javier Lopez will split 42 road games, with Affeldt reportedly taking games in the central United States and Lopez on the East Coast.
“I’m comfortable with it,” Affeldt said of broadcasting. “I really don’t feel like I’m at all concerned with the role and what I’m doing. I’m not really afraid of the camera.”
Papa joked that Affeldt and Lopez should be in the broadcast booth together.
“I am not going to do play-by-play. I’m not gifted there,” Affeldt said with a laugh. “I’m more just trying to talk distraction, tell some stories, make fun of myself and go from there.”
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“The Republican Party’s top digital strategist in 2016 got a nearly $1 million payout from a firm he co-founded that collected online contributions to the party and its nominee, Donald Trump — despite earlier claims that the strategist had severed his ties to the company,” Politico reports.
“Gerrit Lansing’s joint roles, while legal, have raised questions of cronyism and profit-making at the Republican National Committee… Republican operatives representing multiple GOP presidential and Senate campaigns said that Lansing pushed them to use the company he co-founded, Revv, to collect their online donations after he was hired for the top RNC job — and that he used the fact that the RNC was using his platform as a selling point. Lansing was subsequently named to a top role in Trump’s White House.”
When Oklahoma State takes on Alabama in Wednesday's NCAA men's golf championship final , two of the most interested observers will be two of the world's best golfers. And not surprisingly, there's already been some needling between Bama's Justin Thomas and OSU's Rickie Fowler ahead of the big match.
On Wednesday morning, JT trolled Rickie with this post:
Rickie has yet to respond, but you can bet there will be some sort of side bet between the two. Earlier this year, Thomas "collected" from Georgia grad Kevin Kisner after the Crimson Tide beat the Bulldogs in the College Football National Championship. Kisner put on an Alabama jersey during the first round of the Sony Open .
Don't be surprised to see Justin or Rickie wearing enemy colors on Thursday at the Memorial .
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First, Martinez took Cuoco to a cave near Riviera Maya in Mexico, where he got down on one knee and asked her to spend the rest of her life with him. Photographer Polly Dawson of Del Sol Photography captured the intimate moment.
"The cenote with the rays of light entering is the definition of an epic proposal location," Dawson wrote on Del Sol Photography's website. "We walked into the jungle taking pictures and entered the amazing cave; it's so quiet and calm and has a really special atmosphere."
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The United States expressed confidence on Wednesday that it could address South Korean concerns over the U.S. deployment of its THAAD missile defence system, as officials looked to a June 29-30 trip by South Korean President Moon Jae-in to Washington.
WASHINGTON: The United States expressed confidence on Wednesday that it could address South Korean concerns over the U.S. deployment of its THAAD missile defence system, as officials looked to a June 29-30 trip by South Korean President Moon Jae-in to Washington.
"I think we are going to find a way forward. As you know the President of South Korea is visiting here shortly and we are trying to resolve this, so just (that) we have clarity on the way ahead," Defense Secretary Jim Mattis told a Senate hearing.
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Television cameras caught Redskins receiver Terrelle Pryor making an obscene gesture toward fans after Washington's loss to the Chiefs on Monday night in Kansas City. On Wednesday, Pryor said the gesture was his response to repeated racial slurs.
Pryor gave his side in an Instagram post (see an image here: NSFW language warning). He said he was called the N-word during the game, to the point where an NFL employee went to his side during the second quarter and stayed with him throughout the game.
MORE: Pryor warns Rams defender about low hit
Pryor wrote such treatment is "the exact reason why guys are kneeling during (the national) anthem."
He apologized to his teammates and the Redskins for the gesture, but he also wrote, "But at some point you keep calling us The N word . . we going to start acting up."
Pryor is in his first season with the Redskins after playing two seasons with the Browns. The converted quarterback has 13 receptions (on 24 targets), 186 yards and a touchdown in four games.
(WFLA/CNN) — Coffee fans around the world are sharing their excitement for this new caffeine fix on social media.
The British-based creators of CLR CFF say it’s the first colorless coffee on the market.
According to the company, the coffee is made from Arabica coffee beans and pure water, and produced by “methods which have never been used before”.
It’s unclear what those methods are and a full ingredient list was not released.
But, the company says the transparent coffee will do wonders for your teeth, as the dark color of other coffees tends to stain those pearly whites.
The coffee is available for purchase online, but it isn’t cheap.
A two-pack will cost you about $7.50.
Sinn Féin wants action on abortion legislation taken as quickly as possible.
It is after it emerged the law to give effect to the result in the abortion referendum could be passed through the Dail as soon as September.
The Health Minister updated opposition spokespeople for health last night on the issue.
Sinn Féin spokesperson on health Louise O'Reilly says the will of the people should be heard.
"It is important that we get it right, but it is equally important that we have due respect to the overwhelming result that was announced last Saturday," said the Dublin Fingal TD.
"People want to see action on this. They also want to see us getting it right.
"It's good news that the legislation will be ready. It'll be ready for 10 July to go to Cabinet and then on 11 July we begin discussions in the Dáil."
Yes campaigners at the referendum count in Dublin Castle last Saturday.
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They don’t teach llama wrangling in police academy. Never mind. The pair of Solano County sheriff’s deputies ended up bringing a wayward llama back home to his (or her) pals with relative ease. (Video: courtesy of the Solano County Sheriff.)
MONCTON, N.B. — The New Brunswick coroner is investigating after a man was found dead in his garage following a fire at a Moncton home.
Platoon chief Robert Brine says firefighters responded to a garage fire at approximately 6 a.m. today on Rogers Road, about 15 kilometres west of the city centre near Berry Mills.
Brine says firefighters were notified en route that a person might be inside the residence, and when they arrived they had to break open a door to access the fully engulfed building.
He says firefighters pulled the man out of the building, but he was already dead.
The fire itself was extinguished within 15 or 20 minutes.
REUTERS Arsene Wenger's Arsenal contract expires at the end of the season
Arsenal returned to winning ways against Middlesbrough tonight at the Riverside Stadium, running out 2-1 winners. The Gunners had been in a blip in form and were thrashed 3-0 by Crystal Palace last time out. However, they bounced back against Boro with a hard-fought win and Arsene Wenger has heaped praise on his players for their "commitment and focus".
Arsenal line-up: The last time Arsene Wenger played three in defence Mon, April 17, 2017 Click to reveal the Arsenal line-up the last time they played three at the back (3-1 win over Derby, 1997) Play slideshow Getty Images 1 of 14 Arsenal line-up, the last time they played three in defence (3-1 v Derby, 1997)
"We responded well," Wenger said. "I think it was not perfect but the commitment and focus was there. "At 1-1 we found a response and managed to win.
EPA Alexis Sanchez scored the opener for Arsenal at Middlesbrough
REUTERS Alvaro Negredo equalised for Middlesbrough
PHOENIX (AP) — Survivors of the 2011 mass shooting in Arizona at an event hosted by former U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords say the recent attack on lawmakers at a congressional baseball practice in Virginia shows how vitriolic political discourse has become.
Ron Barber, who took over Giffords’ seat in Congress, called for an end to the harsh rhetoric and personal attacks in politics. Other victims said the recent shooting reignited strong feelings about the need for gun control.
Giffords was holding a constituent event outside a grocery store in 2011 when gunman Jared Loughner opened fire, killing six people, including a federal judge and a 9-year-old girl, and shooting Giffords in the head, severely wounding her.
Wednesday’s shooting happened in a similarly public place — a popular park and baseball complex in Alexandria, Virginia.
West Ham United’s signing Andre Ayew has revealed he still monitors how Marseille are performing and has a connection with the club after spending almost eleven years of his career over there.
"It's part of my life and me. I look all the time matches, assured the Hammer in micro SFR Sport .
He then congratulated the club took a turn with the arrival of the American investor.
“It's a certainty. There will be a player level and I mean quality of the players there will improve and that will be wonderful for the club and the city.”
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LA CROSSE, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin farmers and truckers are being forced to take long detours and haul half-filled loads to get their products to market as new weight restrictions take effect for nearly 200 bridges.
The La Crosse Tribune reports that the restrictions have been placed primarily on rural roads in the western part of the state. Highway engineers are trying to reduce the strain from newer trucks that use tightly-spaced axles to carry more weight in a smaller frame.
State Department of Transportation officials have been re-evaluating more than 2,000 bridges over the past several years in order to meet a Federal Highway Administration deadline set for 2018. The priority is short-span bridges with timber- and steel-frame designs.
Transportation officials have also recommended lifting restrictions on nearly 350 bridges that were stronger than previously thought.
In our 24/7, always-on world, it's easy to fixate on the latest, greatest new thing…right before rushing along to the next latest, greatest new thing. But when it comes to naming the best beauty products of all time, it's the tried-and-true favorites—the your-skin-but-better foundation, the mascara that'll never flake, the French toner all skin care addicts stand by—that deserve attention for surpassing hopes and expectations. For this year's Glamour Beauty Awards , our editors hand-picked the all-time icons across every category (skin, hair, makeup, and nails) to bring you the staples that have landed a permanent residence in our routines.
FILE - In this May 9, 2016 file photo, Ivana Trump, ex-wife of President Donald Trump, attends the Fashion Institute of Technology Annual Gala benefit in New York. A new book from Donald Trump’s first wife pulls back the curtain on a tumultuous period of the president’s life, including the messy divorce that was splashed across New York’s tabloids for weeks. Ivana Trump, who was married to the real estate magnate from 1977 - 1992, writes in her new book entitled “Raising Trump” that she knew her marriage was over soon after a day in December 1989. Photo by Michael Zorn
The N.C. Aviation Museum & Hall of Fame will go through a time warp - all the way back to the World War II era for the its 10th Annual Spring Fling Hangar Dance. The dance will take place at Hangar 2 at the museum, located at the Asheboro Regional Airport, on Saturday, April 29, from 6:30-10 p.m. The Randolph Jazz Band will one again perform for everyone's dancing pleasure.
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Woman gives birth to surprise baby outside Delaware hotel
DEWEY BEACH, Del. (AP) — A wild Memorial Day weekend had a happy ending in this beach town after a 19-year-old who apparently didn't know she was pregnant gave birth outside a hotel.
Dewey Beach Police Sgt. Cliff Dempsey tells the News Journal that he got the call about a woman about to ride her bicycle home because she was feeling unwell, but instead gave birth in the parking garage of Hyatt Place. Officers found her holding her baby and took them to a hospital.
Three people were arrested early Sunday after two officers responding to a street brawl were hit by a car and police horse was punched in its face.
Dewey Mayor TJ Redefer said he was "overjoyed" by the birth after "this crazy weekend of Memorial Day fun."
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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – An early Tuesday morning shooting on the east side of Indianapolis left a woman in serious condition.
According to Indianapolis Metropolitan police, a shot was fired into the woman’s home on Maura Lane near Post Road and 38th Street. Officers were dispatched around 1:44 a.m.
A CBS4 crew at the scene said IMPD officers looked for bullets or damage around at least three different homes. In one case, the glass on the front door had been shot out.
The woman was inside one of those homes when she was shot. She was taken to an area hospital in serious but stable condition, police said.
The shooting remains under investigation.
RCMP have released a little more information regarding a collision between a motorcycle and a car in Steinbach Friday night.
It happened just after 10:00 p.m. on Mckenzie Avenue at the intersection with Biscayne Drive and Third Street.
Police say the 32-year-old rider of the motorcycle is from Steinbach and was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. They add he refused to submit to a breathalyzer test and the matter remains under investigation.
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Feb 14 Huizhou China Eagle Electronic Technology Co Ltd
* Says it plans to buy Guangzhou Fuda Medical for 790 million yuan ($115.16 million) via cash, share issue
* Says it aims to raise up to 280 million yuan in private placement of shares to fund the acquisition
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Analysts at TDS are looking for UK headline inflation to edge a bit higher, from 2.6% to 2.8% y/y in July (mkt 2.7%).
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“While we’re likely to see a bit of a drag from fuel prices, we expect to see another tick higher in electricity prices as the price hike from late June shows up in the data. And we look for core inflation to hold steady at 2.5% y/y (mkt: 2.5%), as it’s looking like the worst of the exchange rate pass-through is probably behind us now.”
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LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - The Nebraska governor’s office says it has canceled two planned stops on Gov. Pete Ricketts’ manufacturing tour because of fog.
Ricketts was scheduled to visit Becton Dickinson in Holdrege at noon on Friday and Royal Engineered Composites in Minden at 1:30 p.m. The governor’s office says the flights to both cities were canceled because of fog.
The tour is part of “Manufacturing Month” in Nebraska, a campaign with business and economic development leaders to recognize the state’s second-largest industry.
BERLIN — Germany's biggest Islamic association says it won't take part in what is being billed as a Muslim "peace march" against terrorism over the weekend.
The Turkish-Islamic Union says the demonstration in Germany's western city of Cologne would send a wrong signal.
A group calling itself "Not With Us" says it expects several thousand people to come to the Saturday march.
The union said in a statement Wednesday that holding such a march suggests it's only up to Muslims to tackle international terrorism.
It also said Muslims observing the Ramadan-month fast couldn't be expected to march for hours in the summer sun with expected temperatures of 25 degrees Celsius (77 Fahrenheit).
Image copyright Google Image caption Police said the 85-year-old woman was hit by the car on Gateside Street near the Woodside Walk junction.
An 85-year-old woman is in a critical condition after being hit by a car in Hamilton.
Police said the woman was crossing Gateside Street, near to Woodside Walk, on Tuesday at about 13:00, when she was struck by a Chevrolet Kalos.
The injured pedestrian was taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Glasgow where her condition remains critical.
The 46-year-old man driving the car was unhurt. Police have appealed for any witnesses to come forward.
Simon Whiteman of Trumbull helped the Yale University baseball team in its sweep at rival Harvard this past weekend.
On Saturday, Whiteman hit his first career home run, a two-run shot.
In his next at bat, Whiteman slugged another two-run homer, as the Bulldogs swept the twin bill.
On Easter Sunday, he hit his third homer of the series, another two-run blast.
A junior, Whiteman is batting .319, .341 in Ivy League play and has the top fielding percentage (.982) for second baseman.
He is third in the league in stolen bases.
Yale has a 10-2 record, best in the Rolfe Division.
The Bulldogs play Dartmouth this weekend in a four-game set at Yale Field.
Ariel Sharon allegedly ordered Yasser Arafat's assassination As Israeli defense minister, Ariel Sharon ordered the shoot-down of any aircraft confirmed to have been carrying Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, a new book claims. In the book, “Rise and...
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LOS ANGELES (AP) - Sony is revising its plan to make sanitized versions of R and PG-13 rated movies available for home viewing after directors like Judd Apatow and Seth Rogen publicly expressed their disapproval. Sony Pictures Home Entertainment President Man Jit Singh said Wednesday that they will only make the films available with the directors' approval.
Last week Sony unveiled their Clean Version initiative, which makes available the less violent, salacious and profane broadcast television and airplane edits of certain movies when you purchase the regular title on a streaming service. Titles currently available include "Pixels," ''Ghostbusters" and "Moneyball."
Singh said they believed they had obtained approvals from filmmakers to use the airplane and broadcast television versions of their films for home viewing, but promised to pull individual titles if a director objects.
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Windsor Police say they discovered a variety of drugs, including crack cocaine, crystal methamphetamine and methadone stemming from a drug trafficking investigation.
Members of the service’s Drugs and Guns Unit used a warrant to search a residence located in the area of Ouellette Avenue and Ellis Avenue Tuesday evening.
Officers also found a bicycle which had been reported stolen in July of last year.
More than $8,000 in Canadian Currency, digital scales and cell phones were also seized.
Thomas Bradley, 52, and 43-year-old Tracy Weir, both of Windsor, face a list of charges including trafficking, possession of a controlled substance and possession of property obtained by crime.
Police say the investigation should remind people about the importance of reporting stolen property to authorities and for owners to register their bicycles.
Windsor Police have further details regarding the registry on their website.
A roundtable meeting held on behalf of Premier John Horgan by Labour Minister Harry Bains and Parliamentary Secretary Ravi Kahlon with representatives of the Muslim faith and community leaders to commemorate the one year anniversary of the Quebec mosque shootings.
A number of representatives from the community attended the meeting held in Vancouver.
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The annual Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue – which is apparently still exciting for men despite the existence of the entire internet – is here. Per People, “the theme of this year’s issue centers on body diversity and age inclusion.” The theme is especially well-communicated on the three different covers, which feature Kate Upton, Kate Upton, and … Kate Upton.
As Jezebel points out, there has been talk in “Page Six” that Upton demanded a cover this year; as of last week, sources said that the three covers would feature Serena Williams and Christie Brinkley, as well Upton. Come publication day, it was three Uptons, one of whom was involved in a game of cat’s cradle that went horribly wrong.
Though in Upton’s defense, she tried to mix it up by only doing the hand bra on two of the covers.
A team of employees with the Arizona Salt River Project was sent over the weekend to assist with ongoing efforts to rebuild Puerto Rico’s power grid in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria’s devastation. Residents there have been without power for more than 75 days. The first team from SRP left in staggered waves Sunday and plan to help in Puerto Rico for the next month. A second deployment of team members from the Arizona Salt River Project will head there for another 30 day deployment to help repair the ailing power grid in January.
MADISON, WI A Madison woman is dead after she and two other people were hit by a vehicle in the city around 7:30pm Saturday. Police say the incident happened on the 400 block of South Park Street.
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Rio: The Story of the Marvelous City is the only complete history of Rio in English. Orde Morton holds an Oxford doctorate in Brazilian history and has lived and worked in Rio as a diplomat, researcher, academic, and businessperson. Available in hard copy from Amazon and as an e-book from Amazon Kindle, Google, iTunes, Kobo and Nook.
YEREVAN, AUGUST 14, ARMENPRESS. The session of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council kicks off in Astana, RIA Novosti reports.
The session will be attended by Prime Ministers of Kazakhstan, Armenia, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, as well as Chairman of the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission Tigran Sargsyan.
According to the foreign ministry of Kazakhstan, the session will focus on key issues of the Eurasian Economic Union’s digital agenda, the free trade zone deal with Iran and the draft agreements on pension provision of employees of the EAEU member states.
Issues relating to mutual recognition of national and foreign driving licenses will also be discussed.
In addition, the session participants will approve the action plan on main directions and implementation stages on conducting an agreed policy in air transportation for 2018-2020.
By-elections are being held for two town councillor positions in Shaftesbury East Ward and one town councillor position in Shaftesbury West Ward on Thursday 9 March.
There will be one polling station for each ward. Residents in the Shaftesbury West Ward will be required to go to Shaftesbury Town Hall. Residents in Shaftesbury East Ward will be required to go to Lindlar Hall. Both polling stations will be open from 7am until 10pm.
The last date for registering to vote at the by-election is Tuesday 21 February. Residents of both wards can register at www.gov.uk/register-to-vote
Applications, amendments or cancellations of postal votes and amendments or cancellations of proxy votes must reach the Elections Team at South Walks House, South Walks Road, Dorchester, Dorset DT1 1UZ by 5pm on Wednesday, 22nd February 2017.
New applications to vote by proxy at this election must reach the Electoral Registration Officer at South Walks House, South Walks Road, Dorchester, Dorset DT1 1UZ by 5pm on Wednesday 1 March 2017.
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Former Liverpool FC chief executive Rick Parry is joining start-up property company Holiday Crowd.
Parry, one of the founders of the Premier League, is set to join the London-based company as senior advisor to the board.
Launched in March this year, Holiday Crowd is an online investment platform for the holiday rental market - acting as an alternative to the buy-to-let market.
The local-born 62-year-old served as CEO at Anfield between 1998 and 2009.
Parry was famous for his strained relationship with then Reds boss Rafael Benitez, the Spaniard thought to have grown increasingly frustrated at Parry’s failings to close in on his selected transfer targets.
Since leaving Liverpool, Parry has also been on the board of directors at US club New York Cosmos.
See Inside the Tomb of a High-Powered Egyptian Woman National Geographic - 9 hours ago A 4,000-year-old tomb with unusual monkey scenes is discovered on the outskirts of Cairo.
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Zajac snapped a nine-game point drought with two goals and one assist in the Devils' 3-1 win over the Penguins on Saturday night.
He was dominant Saturday, but that's not a reflection of his season. Zajac has been largely sleepwalking through 2017-18. He now has 10 points in 34 games, but he has been held off the scoresheet in 28 of those games. That kind of pace makes him tough to roster in any format.
Malkin (lower body) remains day-to-day, according to coach Mike Sullivan.
Malkin was not in attendance at the Penguins' practice session Tuesday, but considering the team won't play until Thursday at the earliest, it shouldn't come as a huge surprise. The Russian sat out Game 6 due to his lower-body injury, having scored five points in the prior five contests. Without Geno in the lineup, Riley Sheahan was bumped up to a second-line role and should continue to deputize in Malkin's stead.
Angry communities in Nkhata-Bay on Thursday went to the street to protest the immediate closure of Kande Health Centre by Health workers.
The health workers closed down the health centre show their anger over the decision taken by Traditional Authority Fukamapiri to sell part of the land where the health centre is built.
The development angered the communities in the district who retaliated by taking the issue to the street.
The angry communities also smashed windows of TA Fukamapiri’s office in the district.
It took the intervention of the Malawi Police Service to calm down the situation in the district.
Meanwhile the situation is still tense in the district.
Every real estate professional wants more organic traffic to his or her website. Why? First, it does not cost any money; however, don’t be fooled, it does cost time. But the time investment upfront appreciates in value and drives more value over time, which is again why lots of organic traffic is the holy grail. Second, the visitors from organic traffic are people who are genuinely interested in your real estate services. Here is how an organic visitor lands on your website: Direct: The user hears about your website (maybe from you). They hear what content and/or what features are on it. They want to believe their problem can be solved, so they take action and go! Search engine: They user types in a keyword on Google, your website shows up as an option, and they click on it. Social media: There is a post made on a social media site (maybe by you) with a link to your website, and the user clicks on it. In all situations, these users are visiting your website wit...
West Indian spinner Sunil Narine has been reported again for a suspect bowling action, the latest being at the Pakistan Super League (PSL) in the United Arab Emirates.
The offspinner, whose career has been blighted by bowling issues, was reported twice during the Champions League Twenty20 in 2014 and twice more the following year.
"Sunil Narine has been reported for a suspected illegal bowling action during match between Lahore Qalandars & Quetta Gladiators at Sharjah," PSL organisers said in on Twitter.
"Narine has now been placed on the warning list and may continue to be selected to play and bowl for his team ..."
The 29-year-old spinner from Trinidad & Tobago skipped the 2015 World Cup and the 2016 World Twenty20 to work on fixing his action.
He has been retained by Kolkata Knight Riders for the Indian Premier League beginning next month.
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A teen girl has been missing since May 24th after being last seen in the Regent Avenue area.
Forecasts for earnings, one of the fundamental factors that drives stock prices, are rising fast as analysts factor in benefits from the U.S. tax overhaul.
Optimism over forecasts has caught the attention of anxious investors, who hope that strong earnings can support lofty stock valuations and offset the concerns over rising bond yields and the pace of Federal Reserve rate hikes. Rising interest rates in general mean higher borrowing costs for companies.
This week, fears of higher rates overwhelmed the upbeat profit picture as the benchmark S&P 500 stock index .SPX fell 3.9 percent and raised some concern about a deeper pullback.
"This uptick in bond rates has everybody nervous obviously," said Gary Bradshaw, portfolio manager at Hodges Capital Management in Dallas, Texas.
"But we step back and look, and so far earnings have been awful good. Even though you have seen rates move up some here, they are still very low, inflation is still low," he said.
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Chelsea forward and Nigerian international Victor Moses has come under serious criticism from fans who believe he has not impressed for sometime now.
Moses who played a key role last season as Chelsea won the Premier League has been a shadow of himself managing just two goals and one assist this term.
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With competition from Davide Zappacosta, a section expected Victor Moses to up his game to enable him pin down a place as one of the starters but his recent showing leaves a lot to be desired
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Milwaukee developer Joshua Jeffers is planning a seven-story mixed-use building in downtown Milwaukee next to the Mackie and historic Button Block buildings.
The project, to be called Broadway Connection, will be built at 511 N. Broadway, which is currently a parking lot at the northwest corner of East Clybourn Street and North Broadway.
The building would include 9,400 square feet of first-floor retail and 108 apartments, according to plans submitted to the city. Engberg Anderson Architects is designing the building.
Jeffers, president of Milwaukee-based J. Jeffers & Co. LLC, submitted plans to the city’s historic preservation commission in mid-November for the project, which is planned for a block of historic buildings.
Owner: 511 N. Broadway LLC C/O Jeffers & Co. LLC
Developer: Joshua Jeffers
Cost: $33 million
CINCINNATI (AP) - Authorities say a man facing trial in a Cincinnati nightclub mass shooting that left two people dead and 15 injured received help from a jail inmate to bribe and intimidate witnesses.
Hamilton County Assistant Prosecutor David Prem said Tuesday the bribery allegations against Cornell Beckley, the only suspect charged in the March 2017 Cameo nightclub shooting, and inmate Justin Watson could affect the integrity of the justice system.
Prosecutors say the 28-year-old Beckley, 26-year-old Watson and other unnamed individuals sought to identify witnesses to bribe or threaten them into silence before Beckley's trial scheduled for May 7. Beckley has plead not guilty to murder and numerous other charges.
Both men pleaded not guilty Tuesday to bribery and obstruction of justice charges. Their attorneys didn't immediately return messages seeking comment.
April 24 (Reuters) - Xiwang Foodstuffs Co Ltd
* Says it plans to pay a cash dividend of 1.08 yuan (pre-tax) for every 10 shares and use additional paid-in capital to distribute 4 new shares for every 10 shares, as the dividend payment plan for 2017
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TODAY could be D-Day for Fraser Coast mayor Chris Loft, who is facing an imminent suspension from the State Government.
Local Government Minister Stirling Hinchliffe, who took over the role from Mark Furner on Monday, is expected to issue the suspension notice to Cr Loft on Tuesday.
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Fraser Coast Regional Council CEO Ken Diehm declined to comment.
The Chronicle understands Cr Loft is making a submission to the minister to not suspend him.
He took to Facebook on Sunday asking his supporters to email the State Government with letters of support.
It follows weeks of turmoil for the mayor after being arrested and charged by the Crime and Corruption Commission on November 30.
He will face court on January 18, 2018 over two counts of misconduct, disclosure of official secrets, wilfully disclosing information and computer hacking and misuse.
Cr Loft's lawyers have said the mayor will fight the charges in court.
The Home Improvement Show arrives in Galway this weekend. So if you are renovating, extending, or building your home, or indeed just love your home, then this is a weekend not to be missed!
With leading suppliers from across Ireland and the UK, and many “SHOW ONLY” special offers, it’s an exciting opportunity to improve your home & garden.
The Home Improvement Show takes place this Saturday and Sunday 11 to 6pm at Leisureland Salthill,Galway. Tickets are available at eventbrite.ie or on the door. Children are free. Declan O’Donnell one of the judges of Home of the Year will be there on Sunday.
To be in with a chance to win The Emily’s Dream mattress and the Devan bed base from EZ Living one of the many exhibitors at this year’s Home Improvement Show in Leisureland , Salthill this weekend all you have to do is tune in from 3pm with Alan Murphy all this week!
Even as Pennsylvania's political landscape was being redrawn this past fall, some western Pennsylvanians took part in a struggle over a place that less than two years ago was barely on the map. They traveled some 1,300 miles to the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation, where Native Americans hoped to stave off construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline, which is meant to carry roughly 500,000 barrels of oil a day from North Dakota oil fields to a terminal in Illinois.
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Authorities in Guatemala have raised by more than 130 the number of people officially missing from last month’s deadly eruption of the Volcano of Fire.
The country’s disaster agency says in a statement that the new figure is 332, up from 197 previously.
It said Wednesday that the revision followed a review of nearly 200,000 records and verifying lists of people living in shelters.
The Volcano of Fire is one of the region's most active, located to the southwest of Guatemala City.
Authorities have confirmed at least 113 deaths from the June 3 eruption, which sent superheated flows raging through small villages. Eighty-five of those bodies have been identified.
I have followed Steve Wolfson’s career for about 30 years. I have faith in his judgment. His decision not to prosecute Audrie Locke was based on several years of a working relationship plus many factors of which the public is unaware (Friday Review-Journal). The money was repaid, and Ms. Locke completed treatment. Who was hurt?
My confidence in Mr. Wolfson remains strong.
We’re not Biafrans, Ijaw youths tell Kanu, others
Simon Utebor, Yenagoa Ijaw youths have warned pro-Biafran groups such as the Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra and the Indigenous People of Biafra to desist from including Ijaw territories in the map of Biafra. The Ijaw youths, under the auspices of the Ijaw Youth Council Worldwide, said on Monday that […] Read Full Story
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VICTORIA - The former head of multiple community organizations has been sworn in as British Columbia's newest lieutenant governor.
Janet Austin officially took on the role of the Queen's representative in B.C. on Tuesday with a ceremony in Victoria.
Following the event, the new lieutenant governor inspected a 100-person guard of honour and received a 15-gun salute.
Austin previously worked as the CEO of the Metro Vancouver YMCA, the executive director of Big Sisters of B.C. Lower Mainland, and for B.C. Housing.
Premier John Horgan says she brings an "extraordinary list of accomplishments and tireless advocacy" to the appointment.
Austin is the province's 30th lieutenant governor and follows Judith Guichon, who held the post for six years.
Pakistan's annual inflation rate eased to 3.70 per cent in December from 3.81pc in November, the Bureau of Statistics said on Monday.
On a month-on-month basis, prices decreased by 0.68 percent in December compared with November, the bureau said.
Average inflation for the July-December period stood at 3.88pc, compared with the same period last year.
The steepest rise in year-on-year prices was seen in the prices of gram flour, pulse gram and besan. The steepest drop in year-on-year prices was in the price of onions, tomatoes and chicken.
China has agreed to establish four museums in different areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Radio Pakistan reported.
Official sources told our Peshawar correspondent that a Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between Archaeology and Museum Department of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Cultural Bureau of Shanxi province of China for this purpose.
The museums will be established along the route of China Pakistan Economic Corridor in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The sources said the museums will also have libraries and other necessary facilities.
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Police investigating an armed robbery at a shop in Monmouthshire have arrested a teenage boy.
A 15-year-old, from Little Mill, is currently in police custody after being arrested on suspicion of robbery.
A man demanded money from the safe at the One Stop Shop in Usk on Sunday at around 6am before escaping with a “substantial amount” of cash.
Gwent Police said on Tuesday that a 36-year-old man from Blaina, and a 42-year-old from Little Mill had been arrested.
They have been released on police bail pending further enquiries.
Police have asked for anyone with information relating to this incident to call them on 101 quoting log: 141 12/02/2017.
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In a first step towards tackling overheating, The city of Los Angeles is painting black asphalt roads with a white reflecting coating. After two years of implementation, it has been proven to reduce temperatures significantly.
The Bond County Fair Board plans to conclude the 2017 fair with fireworks.
Last year’s grand finale fireworks were courtesy of the Bond County Fourth Fest organization, since the Fourth of July fireworks were postponed.
The public reaction to the fireworks, on the final night of the fair, was outstanding.
Bradford National Bank has stepped up for this year’s grand finale at the fair, according to Randy Alderman, representative of the bank. Alderman said the sponsorship is part of the bank’s 150th anniversary celebration.
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The 2017 Bond County Fair is August 3 through the 8th. The fair office phone number is 664-1412.
The Mahoning County Career and Technical Center in Canfield is hosting a regional robotics tournament on Saturday from 9 A.M. to 2 P.M.
More than 50 teams from 18 different schools will be in attendance.
Teams will be randomly paired and compete in two and two to stack cones and move mobile goals into "scoring zones" using their robots.
The top eight teams will then compete for a spot in the semi-finals.
The top two teams, as well as those with exceptional design and skill, will advance to the state competition in March.
The robots that compete are designed, built, programmed and operated solely by the students.
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A wheelie bin has been set on fire and a fridge has been dumped on a Sheffield estate.
Police in the lower Manor area reported the two incidents to Sheffield Council today while out litter-picking.
A dumped fridge on the Manor estate in Sheffield.
You can now report incidents where you live to the council using the new www.fixmystreet.com website.
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I like a band that sounds like they should be in a cage. If there wasn’t a stage to destroy I wouldn’t let these dudes anywhere near the general public. They sound like their blood is green and their teeth are just jagged chunks of rusty metal, and this record is the greatest thing to come outta Paris since… I dunno, soft cheese. (7⁄ 10 )
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The search is on for a grey Dodge Nitro SUV Wednesday after a Burnaby RCMP officer was injured in a hit-and-run.
WASHINGTON (AP) - American consumers saw their confidence rebound in April to a level close to the 18-year high it had reached two months ago.
The Conference Board says its consider confidence index rose to 128.7 in April, up from a March level of 127.0. The March level was just below the 130.0 hit in February, which had been the highest since November 2000.
The business research group's index measures consumers' assessment of current conditions and their outlook for the next six months. Economists believe the strength in confidence reflects a strong labor market, with unemployment at a 17-year low, as well as the impact of the $1.5 trillion in tax cuts approved in December, which began showing up in workers' paychecks earlier this year.
Congrats are in order for the Currys!
Chef extraordinaire and mama Ayesha Curry took to Instagram to reveal she and her husband, NBA champ Steph Curry, are expecting baby number 3.
The Cover Girl donned a ‘Preggers’ tee in the new photo, captioned, “Heyyyy how did this happen?! . Curry party of 5. Feeling very blessed… and very sick. Yippie! #curryfor3 ”
The Golden State couple, who have been married for 7 years, already share two daughters together, Riley 5 and Ryan 2.
Mi familia 😍😍😍😍😍 A post shared by Ayesha Curry (@ayeshacurry) on Jan 2, 2018 at 9:59pm PST
Are they aiming for a whole starting line up? We will see.
Congrats to the family!
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The link below will take you to a google map of the garage sale locations for this year’s event. This link will not go live until 6am Saturday, October 7th. Thank you to all of the participants, both sellers and buyers! Enjoy your Saturday in Italy, Texas!
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FORT WAYNE, Ind. — Bryson Scott scored 25 points and John Konchar added 18 and Fort Wayne defeated Denver 91-63 on Saturday.
Scott and Konchar combined to shoot 18 of 27 from the field and Fort Wayne (16-10, 5-4 Summit League) finished 34 of 65 (52.3 per cent) from the field.
The Mastadons built an early lead with a 9-0 run when Denver went scoreless for almost six minutes and led 20-7. The Pioneers responded with their own 14-7 run with Jake Pemberton making a pair of jump shots and a layup to close within six with 5:49 before halftime. Xzavier Taylor made a layup and Scott a 3-pointer and Fort Wayne closed the half with a 15-8 spurt and Denver trailed by double figures the rest of the way.
Scott started the second half with a 3 for a 45-29 lead and Denver (10-13, 4-5) never got closer than 15 the rest of the way. Kason Harrell made four 3s and scored 14 points.
Pemberton scored 12 and Ade Murkey and Joe Rosga each scored 10.
This dramatic aerial footage shows the damage caused by an explosion at a building in Leicester in which five people were killed.
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — AC Milan's hunt for the only European title it lacks will continue against Ludogorets Razgrad in the last 32 of the Europa League.
With Milan currently seventh in Serie A, the Champions League place awarded to the Europa League winner could be the best chance for the seven-time European champion to return to the elite competition.
Atletico Madrid, the 2010 and 2012 Europa League winner, was drawn to face Copenhagen after placing third in its Champions League group. Napoli will play Leipzig in a pairing of two more teams which dropped down from the Champions League.
Also, it was: Celtic vs. Zenit St. Petersburg; Ostersund vs. Arsenal; and Astana vs. Sporting Lisbon.
The first legs will be played on Feb. 15, with the return games on Feb. 22.
The major currencies mostly stayed in Snoozeville for most of the Asian session as they wait for top-tier events scheduled in the London session. Japan’s PPI (y/y) up by 3.5% vs. 3.3% expected, 3.4% growth in October Japan’s tertiary industry activity …
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NASHIK ROAD : Third Batch of Shining Star Academy sparkled with huge success in the SSC Board Exam with 100 % result. The topper of the school Mayuresh Pagare scored 94 %, Tejas Wattamwar 93.20% and Omkar Thange 89.80 %.
The principal of the school Mrs.Geeta Vyas, the managing Trustee Mr.Hemant Vyas and the staff members congratulated the stars of the Shining Star Academy.
WASHINGTON (AP)  It took less than 15 minutes for newly minted Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch to ask his first questions from the bench.
Gorsuch and his colleagues were hearing arguments Monday for the first time since President Donald Trumps pick was sworn in April 10.
The case before the justices involved a procedural issue in a federal workers employment discrimination claim. Gorsuch asked lawyer Christopher Landau four questions in a row, saying he was sorry for taking up so much time.
The high court is back to its full contingent of nine members after being short-handed since the death of Justice Antonin Scalia more than 14 months ago.
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The session started with Chief Justice John Roberts welcoming Gorsuch and wishing him a long and happy career in our common calling.
'Trolls' is bringing Simon and Garfunkel to a new generation Most boomers know (and love) “The Sound of Silence” as the melancholic folk-rock anthem that popped up no fewer than three times in Mike Nichols’ “The Graduate.” But a new...
Art Garfunkel still bitter Paul Simon broke up the band “It was very strange. Nothing I would have done,” Garfunkel said of the band's breakup, which came shortly after they released their iconic “Bridge over Troubled Waters.”
Kinsler went 3-for-3 with a walk, a double, a home run, three RBI and three runs scored in Tuesday's 9-2 win over Detroit.
Kinsler's big day at the plate came from the seven-hole, as he was recently moved out of the leadoff spot for the third time this season last Sunday. Both he and Zack Cozart have been flipping spots in the order based on who appears to be hotter at the plate, so this outburst of production could lead to yet another switch in the batting order. None of these lineup shakeups have sparked a consistent hot streak out of Kinsler, as he is still slashing just .195/.266/.302 through 41 games.
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Tweets and Photos: Spurs players on beating Watford
good start to 2017, happy new year everyone 👍🏽 #COYS pic.twitter.com/KgqOLKIquU — Dele (@Dele_Alli) January 1, 2017
Tottenham Hotspur started 2017 with a comfortable away win at Watford on New Year’s Day.
Mauricio Pochettino’s side coasted to a 1-4 victory over the Hornets yesterday, with two players sharing the goals.
Striker Harry Kane scored the first two goals, while midfielder Dele Alli bagged the third and fourth for the north Londoners.
Here’s how the Spurs players, including both goalscorers, reacted to making a winning start to the new year and moving into the Premier League’s top four as a result.
No better way to start the new year! Great away win again! #COYS pic.twitter.com/qo3hNkjp5G — Harry Kane (@HKane) January 1, 2017
Great away win,focus turn to the next match #COYS pic.twitter.com/fa3kc6itRh — Victor Wanyama (@VictorWanyama) January 1, 2017
There are on the KTOO-TV Juneau story from Sunday Apr 9, titled Alaska man gets 42 years for killing friend's boyfriend. In it, KTOO-TV Juneau reports that:
A North Pole man charged with breaking into a woman's home and fatally shooting her boyfriend as she and her daughter hid in a closet has been sentenced to 42 years in prison. John Adam Chilcote was shot eleven times after Davis broke into the woman's North Pole home and found them in her bedroom in 2015.
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Mom drowned baby in bathtub to make him stop crying: cops WARNER ROBINS, Ga. — Police in Georgia say a 19-year-old mother drowned her baby in a bathtub when he wouldn’t stop crying. Houston County sheriff’s Sgt. Heath Collins tells WMAZ-TV...
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Canon also introduced today the new EF-S 18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM lens and Wireless Remote Control BR-E1, as well as added functionality for the Canon Connect Station CS100. "In what marks the 30th year since the introduction of the Canon EOS System, the announcement today of these two new DSLR cameras exhibits Canon's commitment to providing our customers with the tools they need to grow their passion for capturing the best possible pictures of the moments in time that mean the most to them, or inspire them to one day shoot professionally," said Focused on Innovation The EOS Rebel T7i and EOS 77D both feature an optical viewfinder with a 45-point All Cross-type AF system* to help enable more precise focusing.
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Brantley (ankle) is expected to make his Cactus League debut Wednesday, T.J. Zuppe of The Athletic Cleveland reports.
Brantley is recovering from October ankle surgery. He appeared as a designated hitter in a minor-league game last Wednesday and is set to play in the outfield in another minor-league game Monday. While his Opening Day status remains up in the air, he isn't expected to miss much time, barring setbacks.
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Let's be real — unlike Game of Thrones' Daenerys Targaryen, most of us don't have rich friends who can gift us dragon eggs when we marry dashing Dothraki warlords. But since you're reading this, you do have internet access, which means you too can become the Mother of Dragons. With ThinkGeek's dragon egg candle ($36), you can "hatch" your own monstrous, reptilian baby as the wax melts; all you need is a flame. Dracarys!
Each scaly shelled candle contains either a black, red, or green baby dragon, so you could feasibly collect three unique figurines to name Drogon, Viserion, and Rhaegal. Picture lighting the candles to burn while you binge-watch GOT or to create ambience next to your piping-hot bubble bath. The khaleesi was right: fire cannot kill a dragon, only help it hatch. Check out photos of the candle, then order some eggs for yourself or as a gift!
A sign of Le Holdings Co Ltd is seen at CES (Consumer Electronics Show) Asia 2016 in Shanghai, China, May 12, 2016. REUTERS/Aly Song
China's Le Holdings Co Ltd 300104.SZ, also known as LeEco, abandoned its proposed $2 billion (1.61 billion pounds) acquisition of U.S. consumer electronics company Vizio Inc (VZIO.O) on Monday, citing "regulatory headwinds."
LeEco and Vizio, however, have struck a new collaboration agreement that includes bringing Vizio products to the Chinese market, according to a brief emailed statement from the Chinese company.
The statement did not elaborate on the regulatory hurdles that prevented the deal from going ahead.
The deal to buy Irvine, California-based Vizio was announced in July.
(Reporting by Ismail Shakil in Bengaluru and Cate Cadell; Editing by Sandra Maler)
Another tenge trade on the way after DBK Emerging market bankers say a pipeline of local currency Eurobonds is building for 2018 — including another in tenge — with Development Bank of Kazakhstan’s (DBK) recent tenge trade setting a good tone in the market last week.
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MR LAWRANCE HUNTE better known as MUGS of Murray’s Village died on Wednesday February 28th at the age of 85. The funeral for the late MR LAWRANCE HUNTE better known as MUGS of Murray’s Village takes place on Thursday March 22nd at the Kingstown Methodist Church. The body lies at the church from 1:00 pm. The service begins at 2:00 pm. Burial will be at the Kingstown Cemetery.
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The-Dream is gifting fans with a new song to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of his debut album Love Hate. The 2007 album gave us hits like “Shawty Is The Shit“, “I Luv Your Girl” and “Falsetto“.
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PARIS — From gender-bending skirts and makeup for guys to cone-shaped breasts for Madonna, Jean Paul Gaultier is no stranger to whipping up a scandal. So it was apropos that Scandal would be the name — and overriding theme — of his new women’s fragrance.
“For us, it was very important that this launch embodies all the values and the DNA of Jean Paul Gaultier,” Jose Manuel Albesa, chief brand officer of Puig, owner of the label’s fragrance and fashion, told WWD. “So the starting point was a very deep conversation with Jean Paul about his vision and feeling about femininity.”
Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ:CZR) announces that it concluded the restructuring of Caesars Entertainment Operating Company and its various debtor subsidiaries.
The company also says former Disney exec James Hunt was selected to be the chairman of the board.
CEO Mark Frissora remain an executive member of the Board.
Looking ahead, Caesars plans to update its room product in Las Vegas in line with its positive long-term outlook for this market, pursue network expansion opportunities and take advantage of new capital structure in place.
Previously: Caesars Entertainment looks for next chapter (Oct. 6)
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NEW YORK (AP) — Celebrities and activists have taken part in an evening of speeches and music in Manhattan billed as "The People's State of the Union."
Monday's event was planned in response to President Donald Trump's first State of the Union address on Tuesday.
It was held at The Town Hall, a historic venue founded as a meeting spot for suffragists more than 90 years ago.
Speakers included Mark Ruffalo, Kathy Najimy, John Leguizamo and Democratic New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio (dih BLAH'-zee-oh). Andra Day and Common sang their Grammy- and Oscar-nominated song "Stand Up for Something" from the film "Marshall."
Hosts of the event included unions, organizers of the Women's March and Planned Parenthood.
Ole Miss QB Shea Patterson commits to transfer to Michigan
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OXFORD, Miss. -- Mississippi quarterback Shea Patterson says he will transfer to Michigan.
Patterson made his commitment in a tweet on Monday after visiting the Ann Arbor, Michigan, campus last weekend . Patterson is recovering from a right knee injury that cost him the final month of last season, but he should be ready to compete in 2018.
In seven games, Patterson passed for 2,259 yards and 17 touchdowns, with nine interceptions. The sophomore was one of the top recruits in the 2016 class.
Ole Miss was hit with NCAA sanctions two weeks ago that included a bowl ban next season. The NCAA said Mississippi's seniors could transfer without sitting out next season, as is usually required. Patterson does not qualify for that but could petition the NCAA to be immediately eligible.
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The loosening of U.S. sanctions against Rusal means western companies such as Rio Tinto (RIO +0.9% ) can resume existing supply deals with the Russian company's giant alumina refinery in Ireland, Financial Times reports.
The Aughinish alumina refinery is a key part of Europe’s industrial supply chain, feeding supplies to smelters that produce aluminum for the likes of Airbus, BMW and Volkswagen.
Rio, which is the biggest supplier of bauxite to Aughinish and buyer of its alumina, declared force majeure on its contracts with Rusal earlier this month but can now resume trading with the plant under contracts signed before the sanctions were announced, after the U.S. extended the deadline for winding up business with Rusal to late October.
Aluminum prices today are extending Monday's losses, tumbling as much as 3.4% on the LME to $2,218/metric ton, as some analysts no longer expect U.S. actions against Rusal to disrupt global supply.
Among aluminum related names, AA -3.2% , CENX -1.2% , CSTM -2% .
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Al Pacino Gives TMZ Photog Thumbs Up ... For Scarface Impression!!!
Al Pacino Gives TMZ Photog Thumbs Up for Scarface Impression
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Dante spotted Al Friday leaving E Baldi in Bev Hills, and he surrendered his camera to someone and put it all out there ... first doing a bit from "Any Given Sunday" and then doing a more-than-respectable "Scarface." Check it out ... Al gave his seal of approval.
Speaking of this given Sunday ... Al seems pretty damn unimpressed by the Super Bowl.
A Manhattan grand jury voted on Wednesday to indict Harvey Weinstein on charges that he forced one woman to perform oral sex and raped a second woman at a hotel, the Manhattan district attorney said.
The indictment, which was expected, was handed up less than a week after the police arrested Mr. Weinstein after a monthslong investigation into sex-crime allegations.
“This indictment brings the defendant another step closer to accountability for the crimes of violence with which he is now charged,” the district attorney, Cyrus R. Vance Jr., said in a statement.
On Friday, Mr. Weinstein surrendered to the police and was charged, through a criminal complaint, with first-degree rape and other offenses. The district attorney was obligated to seek a grand jury indictment on those charges within six months, and prosecutors moved quickly after Mr. Weinstein indicated on Wednesday afternoon that he would not testify in his own defense before the grand jury.
In this March 13, 2017 photo, Mike Romo looks at his daughter, Khia Rom, 8, outside the family's Highlands home in Longview, Wash. Khia was born with a rare congenital heart condition called double outlet right ventricle and has an additional defect called transposition of the greater arteries.
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WASHINGTON (AP) - A Pentagon spokesman says the two U.S. soldiers killed Sunday in Iraq were casualties of a U.S. artillery "mishap."
The soldiers have been identified as 22-year-old Sgt. Allen L. Stigler Jr. of Arlington, Texas, and 30-year-old Sgt. Roshain E. Brooks of Brooklyn, New York.
Both were canon crewmembers assigned to 2nd Battalion, 319th Airborne Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division.
The Pentagon spokesman, Army Col. Rob Manning, says an Army artillery unit was firing on an Islamic State mortar position "when a mishap occurred." Manning says there is no indication that IS played a role in the deaths. He says he cannot provide other details because the incident is under investigation
Five others suffered injuries that Manning says are not life-threatening.
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Madison police responded to a fatal industrial accident near Publix on County Line Road. (Source: WAFF)
Madison police confirm a man died in an industrial accident at a shopping center Monday night.
The accident occurred behind the Publix shopping center at 12070 County Line Road. Police responded to the 911 call shortly after 11:30 p.m.
Police are reviewing surveillance footage to learn what happened but confirm it is a death investigation from an industrial accident.
The man's identity has not been released at this time. The business where the accident occurred has not been confirmed.
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LOGAN, Utah (AP) — Attorneys for an Ogden man sentenced to adult prison for his role in an armed robbery when he was a teenager are asking the Utah Supreme Court to overturn the 2014 conviction because of a perceived conflict of interest with the judge who handled the case.
The Standard-Examiner in Ogden reports that Cooper Van Huizen’s lawyer argued Monday in Logan that Juvenile Court Judge Michelle Heward shouldn’t have handled the case because her husband is the chief deputy at the county prosecutor’s office.
The state court of appeals ruled last year that Judge Heward should have recused herself, but the state challenged the decision.
Van Huizen, now 19, served about six months before being paroled in 2014.
The hearing marked the first time Utah State University has hosted a Utah Supreme Court hearing.
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If you've ever been in the middle of an intense gaming session, and your ears started to feel hot from your headset, HP feels your pain.
The upcoming HP Mindframe headset will use a thermoelectric cooling device in the earcup to conduct heat away from the acoustic chamber. In other words, it will actively work to keep your ears cool while you're gaming. Lots of gaming headsets promise comfort, but this innovation sounds like an awesome step forward if it works as promised.
The headset will sport a number of other high end features, like 7.1 virtual surround sound and 3D audio. It even has a noise-cancelling microphone that automatically mutes when you flip it up.
HP announced the Mindframe on Wednesday along with several other gaming accessories and a new gaming laptop. The Mindframe itself doesn't have a price or release date yet.
BRASILIA (Reuters) - Boeing proposed to the Brazilian government on Thursday night a deal excluding Embraer’s defence business from a new vehicle for a partnership between the two planemakers, a Brazilian government source with knowledge of the talks told Reuters on Friday.
Another Brazilian government source earlier told Reuters that the latest proposal for a tie-up between Boeing (BA.N) and Embraer SA (EMBR3.SA) would include the creation of a third company.
Rafael Nadal is unsure if he'll play at the Rod Laver Cup in September
Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer united for the first time on a doubles court last September at the Laver Cup as they overcame Sam Querry and Jack Sock.
The second edition of the tournament will take place in Chicago between September 21-23.
Federer has already agreed to take part, along with Nick Kyrgios, while Novak Djokovic was recently added to Team Europe for the competition.
However, Nadal’s latest comments won’t come as good news for tennis fans as it looks like he won’t be forming another partnership with Federer.
The world No 1, who is currently competing against world No 2 Federer at Wimbledon, says his participation in the Davis Cup could stop him appearing in Chicago.
The City of Lawrence will hold two meetings Wednesday to gather public input for the City Commission’s strategic plan.
The public input will be gathered and presented to the commission when it meets on Feb. 20 to continue work on the strategic plan. The plan will identify the commission’s goals for the future of the city, as well as the necessary steps to accomplish those goals. The plan will be integrated into annual budget planning and updated regularly.
The meetings, which will be structured the same, will be a chance for community members to provide feedback to the commission regarding the strategic plan and the future of the city.
The meetings will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Both will be in the Heritage Room at the Carnegie Building, 200 W. Ninth St.
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The news that Rhimes and her Shondaland company would be making a new home at Netflix is a huge blow for ABC/Disney. The announcement comes just days after the news that Disney would be pulling their content from Netflix to create their own streaming services. The two announcements highlights some major trends in television: the desire for networks to own their own content, and for showrunners to have creative freedom. This may mean more exciting shows for the consumer, but they won't come without a cost -- it's likely that you'll have to pay for each outlet individually.
MIDDLESBROUGH, England — Gaston Ramirez's late miss provided a timely reminder of Middlesbrough's need for attacking reinforcements in a 0-0 draw with struggling champion Leicester in the English Premier League on Monday.
The Uruguayan steered his half-volley wide from eight yards to sum up a frustrating afternoon for the hosts, who are five points above the relegation zone.
Shorn of injured pair Islam Slimani and Danny Drinkwater, as well as the suspended Jamie Vardy, Leicester should be satisfied with the point.
Leicester, which is in 14th place, missed opportunities from Leonardo Ulloa and Christian Fuchs.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Carson Wentz threw a touchdown pass a few plays after suffering an injury that could ruin a special season for the Philadelphia Eagles, and then stuck around to greet teammates and celebrate a division-clinching victory with them.
It’s always team-first for No. 11.
Two sources familiar with the injury told The Associated Press that doctors believe Wentz tore his left anterior cruciate ligament in a 43-35 comeback win over the Rams on Sunday and will miss the rest of the season and playoffs.
Wentz, a favorite in the NFL MVP race, will have an MRI on Monday to confirm the severity of the injury. Both people spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because they weren’t authorized to release the information.
After the game, Wentz’s left knee was wrapped in a brace. He was driven in a cart up the tunnel at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and then hobbled to one of the team buses.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City police are looking for a man they say broke into his estranged wife’s home early Friday morning and seriously injured her and her young daughter with a knife.
KCTV reports that officers around 1:45 a.m. responded to Scarritt Avenue and Lawndale Avenue in response to a break-in and cutting.
The woman at the home had serious lacerations to her hands and arms, along with a cut on the left side.
Her 8-year-old daughter — who stood between her mother and the assailant during the assault — received minor injuries, police said.
The mother’s injuries are considered non-life-threatening.
Shortly after the cutting, police described both the mother’s and her daughter’s conditions as serious but stable.
The estranged husband is not in custody, and police have not released his name or a description of him.
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Chowdown champions will face off Wednesday at Nathan's Famous July Fourth hot dog eating contest, where the men's record stands at 72 frankfurters and buns in 10 minutes.
Ten-time winner Joey "Jaws" Chestnut will confront 20 other men on New York's Coney Island boardwalk. He set the record last year.
Miki Sudo (MIHK'-ee SOO'-doh) is seeking a fifth women's title in a row. The 19-woman field includes record-holder Sonya "The Black Widow" Thomas.
Sudo downed 41 franks and buns last year. Thomas' record is 45, but she managed 30 last year.
The event attracts thousands of in-person spectators and is televised on ESPN.
Last year, animal rights activists tried to unfold a banner amid the crowd. Five protesters were taken into custody for questioning and released.
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A protester picked a patriotic location to demonstrate today by climbing the Statue of Liberty.
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According to the U.S. Parks Police, the female protester is scaling the statue.
Liberty Island, where the statue is located, is being evacuated and all visitors are being taken off the island via ferry.
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The climbing protester is not the first to demonstrate there today. Earlier this day, seven people were arrested for holding a banner that read "ABOLISH ICE" off the base below the statue, which is technically called Fort Hood.
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IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) - Republicans who control a majority of the nation's statehouses are considering a wide range of abortion legislation that could test the government's legal ability to restrict a woman's right to terminate pregnancy.
Just this past week, the Mississippi House passed a bill that would make the state the only one to ban all abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy. In Missouri, lawmakers heard testimony on a bill that would ban abortions after 20 weeks.
And in Ohio, the House is expected to consider abortion restrictions that have already passed in the Senate. They would prohibit the most common type of procedure used to end pregnancies after 13 weeks and require that fetal remains be buried or cremated.
Abortion has been a hot topic in several legislative sessions that began or continued last month.
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Free-agent center Mike Pouncey has agreed to terms on a two-year contract with the Los Angeles Chargers, the NFL team announced Monday.
Pouncey's deal is worth $15 million, according to multiple reports.
Pouncey, 28, has played his entire career with the Miami Dolphins after being drafted 15th overall in 2011. He had a contract through the 2020 season but was released last week after declining to take a pay cut.
Pouncey has started all 93 games in which he's played and has been selected to three Pro Bowls.
We've agreed to terms on a two-year deal with Center Mike Pouncey. pic.twitter.com/LhaJTIusGW (https://t.co/LhaJTIusGW)
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Spencer Pulley started all 16 games at center for the Chargers last season.
Pouncey's twin brother Maurkice is the center for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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Steff Evans adds another try for Wales with a stunning one-handed finish against Scotland in the 2018 Six Nations.
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A new traffic signal is up in Evansville. The signal at Boonville-New Harmony Road and North Green River Road will be in flashing mode all day. It will begin operating normally Tuesday, April 18th.
Drivers are asked to use caution through the intersection while changes are made.
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A school bus and an RTC bus crashed in east Las Vegas Friday afternoon, according to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.
The crash happened at the intersection of Hollywood Boulevard and Sahara Avenue at 3:03 p.m. Police said approximately two kids were on the school bus and 20 people were on the RTC bus. No injuries were reported.
Police did not say what caused the crash.
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Image copyright Getty Image caption Boxes of the plastic brick toys were taken from Toys R Us and Tesco stores in Poole in May 2017
Two women are due to appear in court following the theft of almost £2,000 worth of Lego from toy shops.
Boxes of the plastic brick toys were taken from Toys R Us and Tesco stores in Poole, Dorset, on 15 May 2017.
Carly Lucas, 38, and Samantha Richards, 41, both from Southampton, are due to appear at Poole Magistrates' Court on Friday on theft charges.
A 39-year-old Bournemouth man arrested on suspicion of theft was released without charge.
Dorset Police said four boxes of Lego valued at £858 were reported stolen at 19:30 BST from Tesco at the town's Tower Park leisure complex.
A further report of Lego worth £1,363.85 was made 10 minutes later at Toys R Us in Nuffield Road.
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Penneys is launching a new range of Love Island merch, and it's 100 per cent our type on paper.
The much-loved retailer teased the collection on Instagram this week, giving their 5.7 million followers a sneak peak at the reality show-inspired goodies.
With everything from bumbags to nightwear, every piece is summery, stylish and branded with a slogan from the ITV2 show.
From what we can see so far, the range will include slogan hoodies and t-shirts with phrases such as 'speak to me after Love Island', and 'I've got a text!', as well as a 'I should have been on Love Island' swimsuit for all you wannabe islanders.
Also on offer is a variety of mugs, socks and homewear items, so everyone can know just how big a fan you really are.
Love Island products will be available in store from June 4, which just so happens to be the same day the hit shoe returns to ITV2.
Inter Allies striker Ropapa Mensah was named the official Man-of-the Match in Monday's 0-0 draw with Hearts of Oak.
The Ghana youth international was handed a starting role and was replaced by Samuel Konney after 85 minutes.
Mensah caused troubles for the Hearts of Oak defence but could not find the back of the net.
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A team of canine cupids made special Valentine’s Day deliveries to children at UCLA Medical Center in Santa Monica. The dogs are part of a pet therapy program designed to lift the spirits of patients at the hospital. The Valentines were handmade by Dollies Making a Difference, a non-profit based in Pacific Palisades.
CENTRAL FALLS, R.I. (WPRI) — The Central Falls City Council approved raising the legal age to buy tobacco in the city to 21.
They are the first in Rhode Island to do so.
According to a Facebook post by City Councilor Carlene Fonseca, the proposal was approved by a 5-2 vote on Monday night.
She added, “Hopefully the rest of the state follows in our footsteps!”
A bill that would raise the age to 21 in all of Rhode Island is expected to be introduced this session.
If you are still looking to make a New Year’s resolution, might I suggest minding your own business. Really. Make this the year that before you take any action regarding something someone else is doing, ask yourself “Is that action really having an effect on my life?” I suggest this because we have way too…
Griffin Sharp in Return to Oakland as Rangers Top A’s 7-0
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) _ A.J. Griffin pitched six scoreless innings in his return
to the Oakland Coliseum, Nomar Mazara had two hits and three RBIS, and the Texas
Rangers beat the Athletics 7-0 on Monday night.
Carlos Gomez and Mike Napoli added two RBIs apiece to help Texas end a
three-game skid.
Griffin (2-0) spent his first two seasons in the majors with the A’s before
being released near the end of 2015 after Tommy John surgery a year earlier. He
hadn’t pitched at the Coliseum since making his final start for Oakland on Sept.
18, 2013. He looked very comfortable in his return.
The Rangers’ shaggy-haired right-hander allowed one hit and one walk, retired
the final 14 batters he faced and finished with eight strikeouts _ one shy of
his career high.
Three Texas relievers combined for the final nine outs to complete the
three-hitter.
Police chiefs in Sheffield have ordered the closure of a city centre pub.
Walkabout on Carver Street was issued with a 'closure notice' by South Yorkshire Police over the weekend.
A copy of the notice, displayed at the pub, claims the force has 'reasonable grounds to suspect that the use of the premises has resulted, or is likely soon to result, in nuisance to members of the public, or that there has been, or is likely soon to be, disorder near these premises associated with the use of these premises'.
It states that closure is 'necessary to prevent the nuisance or disorder continuing, recurring or occurring'.
Under the closure notice, access to the pub is banned.
Police chiefs will make an application at Sheffield Magistrates' Court for a full closure order this morning.
If granted, the pub could be shut for up to three months.
An 18-year-old Houston man was charged on Monday with trying to support the Islamic State (ISIS) jihadist group and distributing information about how to make bombs, Reuters reported.
Kaan Sercan Damlarkaya, who is a U.S. citizen, was arrested on Friday in Houston following an FBI investigation that found he had allegedly said he planned to travel overseas to fight for ISIS or failing that, commit an attack in the United States, the Justice Department said.
NORTH HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH)- A North Haven woman was arrested after police say she stole from lockers at a fitness center and stole from cars in the parking lot. 31-year-old Jamie Cacace is charged with third degree burglary, sixth degree larceny and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Police say Cacace took cash and a number of car keys from a local fitness center’s locker room, on February 11. Police say she then went into three cars and took money and other random items. Police arrested her when they noticed the car she was in, which was considered suspicious, parked in a Washington Avenue parking lot.
Cacace is set to appear in Meriden Superior Court on February 23.
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence speaks during a joint press conference with Colombia's President Juan Manuel Santos at the presidential guesthouse in Cartagena, Colombia, Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017. Cartagena is the first stop of Pence's weeklong trip to Latin America, that will also take him to Argentina, Chile and Panama. Fernando Vergara AP Photo
Freeport McMoRan (FCX -16.5% ) plunges as much as 17% after revealing new environmental demands from Indonesia’s government that could delay a new contract for the Grasberg copper mine.
“We had an agreement with the government that over the life of the mine, we would retain 50% of the tailings on land. They’re now saying it should be 95%, which just cannot be done,” CEO Richard Adkerson said during today's earnings conference call.
The ministry’s demands are “shocking” and “disappointing,” Adkerson said, but he expressed confidence that a resolution would be found; nevertheless, shares have dropped below $16 for the first time since December.
FCX also lowered its FY 2018 copper sales forecast to 3.8B lbs. from its previous forecast of 3.9B lbs. while raising its outlook for costs to $1.01/lb. from its earlier view of $0.97/lb., and reported weaker than expected Q1 earnings.
April 13 Hanwha ACPC Special Purpose Acquisition Co Ltd :
* Says it will issue 30.8 million shares to merge with Didim, a korea food company
* Merger ratio is 1 : 341.6670000 between the company and Didim
* the company will survive and Didim will be dissolved after merger
* Merger effective date is Aug. 21
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With Speed – Roman 9:28-30
Vs 28 – The Lord will one day carry out His sentence of judgment on the earth with speed and finality. When the grace of God is exhausted His judgment will come with speed and finality.
Vs 29 – Isaiah is quoted once more. If God had not left us descendents, Israel would become like Sodom and Gomorrah. Israel had failed to accept God’s divine plan. So God gave it to the Gentiles.
Vs 30 – Paul again asks a question, “What shall we say? That the Gentiles who did not pursue righteousness have now obtained it. A righteousness that comes by faith. Paul is now preparing his closing arguments and statements. Righteousness comes by faith.
Dhaka [Bangladesh], June 14 : World's largest and strongest hammer has been deployed for the construction of Bangladesh's Padma bridge. The construction workers have been using the 3,000 kilojoules capacity tool since Tuesday morning.
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Jordan Pearce and Justin Bridgman were selected in the 21st and 28th rounds on the final day of the 2017 MLB Draft. Pearce was drafted by the Detroit Tigers with the 635th pick, while Bridgman will head to Tampa Bay to play in the Ray’s organization after being selected with the 829th selection.
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) – Police say a man has died in an ATV accident in Sioux Falls.
The accident was reported just before 8 p.m. Saturday. Police and paramedics found a man with serious injuries. He died at the scene.
A police statement says witnesses told officers the man was traveling east on a street near the campus of Augustana University when he lost control of the ATV. He was not wearing a helmet.
The man’s name has not been released, pending family notifications.
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Oxford High School seniors take their last bus ride with a swing around the borough and elementary schools, led by police cars and announced with sirens and horns on Wednesday. They greeted their friends and parents jubilantly from the windows of the 17 buses that carried them through Oxford as spectators cheered.
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Seattle Police are asking for the public's help tracking down a burglar who spent seven hours lurking around the back patio of a couple's home.
"It's kind of scary," homeowner Gary Laws told Q13 Fox News. "Guys is right there outside the window. Who knows what he could've done."
The unnerving incident took place at Law's home on 42nd and Genesee on Dec. 30.
The thief stole several items, including clothing and a dog bed after he took a quick dip in the couple's hot tub.
"That's creepy and really unnerving," Law told Q13. He says it's not about the items, it's about the man's unacceptable behavior.
Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $1,000 for tips leading to the man's arrest.
WELLINGTON Thick flog blanketed the New Zealand capital on Wednesday, leading to the cancellation of more than 100 flights and leaving travelers stranded.
"Fog and low cloud are also currently forecast in the Wellington area for tomorrow morning," Air New Zealand said in an emailed statement, adding it would decide on Thursday whether it can resume services.
Airport officials were offering free bottled water, blankets and snacks to anybody forced to stay at the terminal overnight, media said.
New Zealand's Meteorological Service said the fog was forecast to clear by Thursday afternoon.
(Reporting by Benjamin Weir in SYDNEY. Editing by Jane Wardell and Nick Macfie)
Former Rep. Grohman formally kicks off congressional bid
BIDDEFORD, Maine (AP) — State Rep. Marty Grohman has kicked off his independent bid for Congress.
The independent from Biddeford said he's running for Congress to fix it, not to fight. He said his goal is to "get past our partisan biases to make life better for Mainers."
Grohman surpassed the 2,000 signature requirement for independent candidates to get on the ballot. He formally launched his campaign on Wednesday with an event in Biddeford.
He's running against Democratic Rep. Chellie Pingree and Republican Mark Holbrook of Brunswick. Pingree easily defeated Holbrook in 2016.
Ranked-choice voting could factor into the election. Voters on June 12 will decide whether the voting system will be used in federal elections in November.
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WASHINGTON, March 30 The Department of Commerce made a final finding that seven foreign producers dumped certain carbon and alloy steel cut-to-length (CTL) plate in the U.S. market, allowing for imposition of duties ranging from 3.6 percent to 148.2 percent, Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said on Thursday.
The dumping determinations apply to imports of the CTL plate from Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan, Ross said. In addition, there was a final finding of subsidization of South Korean imports, leading to a countervailing duty of 4.31 percent being slapped on those products, he said at a department event. (Reporting by Eric Walsh; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
The Ottawa County District Attorney has determined the officer-involved shooting of a suspect January 7, 2017, was justified.
Ottawa County Sheriff Floyd shot and killed Travis E. Baker after pointing a gun at an officer. Baker broke into home and stole multiple cars prior to the shooting.
Ottawa County DA Kenny Wright states:
"It is my opinion as the District Attorney for the 13th District of Oklahoma, based on the evidence after a complete and thorough investigation, that Sheriff Jeremy Floyd's actions of 1/7/17, which resulted in the death of Travis Edward Baker were justified. The evidence demonstrates that Mr. Baker's actions directly threatened the life of Sheriff Floyd and the other law enforcement officers present. Sheriff Floyd had no reasonable alternative in the situation other than the use of deadly force to end the threat."
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Alex Sandro could find himself ending up at Manchester United after all, if the latest reports are accurate.
Duncan Castles claims that the Brazilian international - who has missed out on being selected by Tite for Russia 2018 - has agreed terms with the Red Devils.
The Juventus man - who hasn’t had the strongest season - nearly moved to Chelsea last summer for a sum believed to be in the region of €50-60 million. He is also liked by PSG.
​Now, Castles - who is close to Manchester United’s Coach, Jose Mourinho - claims that Sandro could be about to sign a deal worth €5 million a year.
That said, he would have to be sent to Old Trafford first, and that involves the Red Devils agreeing to the Old Lady’s €60m pricetag.
Sandro, 27, was acquired three seasons ago by Juventus, has made 12 assists between Serie A and Champions League action for the Bianconeri.
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DES PERES, MO (KTVI) – Several car thefts and break-in's are under investigation in a Des Peres neighborhood
Des Peres police said early Tuesday morning residents in a neighborhood near Lindeman and Manchester woke up to find their cars missing or items missing from them.
Police said two cars were reported stolen and two other cars had items stolen from them.
One car has been found in north St. Louis.
The police believe all of the cars were left unlocked and it appears to be a crime of opportunity.
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — A space launch has been scrubbed from a remote launch site in New Zealand after an engine glitch caused engineers to abort the flight.
The command to abort Tuesday came two seconds after the engine of the Rocket Lab Electron rocket fired on its launch pad at Mahia Peninsula on North Island's east coast.
There was no immediate explanation for the launch attempt being called off, although mission control said the problem had been reported as the engine built toward liftoff.
In a tweet, Rocket Lab said the launch of the rocket nicknamed "'Still Testing' (was) scrubbed for the day while team reviews data. Updates on a new attempt to follow."
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President Donald Trump is expected to speak Monday afternoon at the White House, amid fierce criticism that the President failed to condemn white supremacists and neo Nazis at a rally that turned violent in Charlottesville, Virginia over the weekend.
Reuters’ Jeff Mason tweeted a photo of a lectern set up at the White House:
White House has added unscheduled remarks by @realDonaldTrump at the White House starting shortly. pic.twitter.com/hmECOLdAYj — Jeff Mason (@jeffmason1) August 14, 2017
The centre today informed the Supreme Court that the Central Bureau of Investigation, or CBI has registered a preliminary inquiry in the Staff Selection Commission's (SSC) paper leak case and is investigating the matter.A bench of Justices RK Agrawal and AM Sapre took note of the centre's submission and disposed of a public Interest Litigation, or PIL seeking a CBI probe into the paper leak case.The top court on March 12 sought a response from the centre on the plea without issuing the notice.The petition, filed by advocate ML Sharma, had sought an investigation into the allegations of questions of the Combined Graduate Level (Tier-II) Examination 2018 being leaked. The exam was scheduled to be held from February 17 to 21. Aspirants have been protesting since February 27, seeking a CBI investigation into the alleged paper leak.The examination is an online test and is held to fill clerical posts in government offices.
The Italy Strong tee shirt fundraiser to benefit Noelle Jones and her family was very successful. We would like to thank everyone that purchased an Italy Strong shirt. We would also like to recognize Lil Dab, BHB Feed and McDonalds for their support. Due to your generosity and support we will be able to make a sizeable donation to Noelle and her family for her medical expenses. We wanted “Italy Strong” to be a positive message to our community and aid in our unity and healing.
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DECATUR, Ga. (AP) — All lanes of a major highway in metro Atlanta have reopened after a carpool lane of Interstate 20 buckled and broke apart.
Georgia Department of Transportation spokeswoman Natalie Dale says the lanes heading westbound reopened Tuesday morning, several miles southeast of downtown Atlanta. She says the buckled stretch of the interstate should be fixed by midday.
The I-20 buckling Monday proved to be another headache for Atlanta area motorists already struggling with the collapse of an overpass on a key north-south route March 30.
DeKalb County Police spokeswoman Shiera Campbell says concrete was being pumped under the highway when a rupture forced the material upward.
A man riding a motorcycle in the carpool lane hit the rising pavement at high speed and was sent airborne. He was hospitalized with multiple broken bones.
R.A. Dickey cooled off the Cardinals as he cruised through seven innings of one-run ball to help lead the Braves past the Cardinals 6-3 in St. Louis. The Cardinals had their eight game winning streak snapped. Michael Wacha surrendered four runs over five frames to take the loss. Paul DeJong homered in the loss.
Brandon Phillips, disliked in St. Louis from his time with the Reds, had two hits including a homer and two RBI as Atlanta prevented the series sweep. The Braves snapped a five-game slide
The Cardinals open a two-game Interleague series with the Red Sox in Boston Tuesday. At 61-and-57, St. Louis is a game behind the Cubs for first in the Central Division and remain 4 1/2 out in the wild card, chasing Colorado. Mike Leake gets the start for the Cards. The Sox counter with Rick Porcello.
Here's a twist that has top GOP sources buzzing:
*On Jan. 26, Sally Yates, then the acting attorney general, tells the White House that national security adviser Mike Flynn -- who has just been grilled by FBI agents -- had, in fact, discussed sanctions with the Russian ambassador during the transition, despite denying it, and therefore is vulnerable to Russian blackmail.
*Four days later, on Jan. 30, Trump fires Yates, citing her unwillingness to enforce his border order.
*Two weeks after her heads-up to the White House, the Flynn secret explodes.
"They had to know she was radioactive, and that there would be consequences," said a West Wing confidant. "It was either reckless, or total incompetence. It leads back to the fact that nobody is in charge."
A top source described "borderline chaos" in the White House.
"Some staff is in survival mode ... scared to death," the source said.
Art de Werk, a former city manager, police chief and public safety director in Ceres, will be considered formally to fill on an interim six-month basis the position vacated last year by the retirement of City Manager and Police Chief Frank Pietro. Bart Ah You Modesto Bee file
Prime Minister Modi will on Tuesday in a from river in the city to Dharoi dam in Mehsana district, the first-ever flight by such a craft in the country.
His return journey would also be by the same
"Tomorrow for the first time in the history of the country a will land on the river. I will go to in the after landing in Dharoi dam and come back," Modi announced at a poll rally here."Our party had planned my road show tomorrow. However, the administration has not given permission and I had time so I decided to go to in the sea-plane," Modi said."We cannot have airports everywhere, so our has planned to have these sea-planes," Modi said.Chief Minister said this is for the first time in the history of the country that a will land on a water body and that will be the river."Prime Minister Modi will in the plane from here to Dharoi. He will visit temple and come back from Dharoi to in the same plane," Rupani said.
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I'm down and out now but I'll be standing tall again. Just don't count us @HoustonDash out. We need to keep going and find a way. — Carli Lloyd (@CarliLloyd) August 14, 2017
Houston Dash star player Carli Lloyd suffered an ankle injury during Sunday night's game against FC Kansas City.Lloyd suffered the injury in the 28th minute of the game at BBVA Compass Stadium when she fell after heading a ball inside the box. She immediately reached for her ankle in pain.Lloyd was helped off the field while she elevated her ankle with a large bag of ice on it.According to reports, Lloyd's X-rays came back negative.The U.S. Women's National Team star shared a message on Twitter about her injury, writing that that she is down but not out.The Dash have not released how many games the team captain could miss. They play twice on the road this week, going to Boston to face the Breakers Wednesday, then the Portland Thorns Saturday night.The next home game will be Aug. 27 against the North Carolina Courage.
A senior U.S. official named the gunman as James T. Hodgkinson from the St. Louis suburb of Belleville, Illinois.
Trump won the U.S. presidential election in November and took office in January.
Hodgkinson wrote in a March 22 post that linked to a Change.org petition calling for the removal of Trump from office.
His timeline was headed by a cover photograph of Sanders, a U.S. senator from Vermont who campaigned unsuccessfully to be the Democratic Party's presidential candidate last year.
According to media reports, Hodgkinson owned a home inspection business called JTH Inspections.
He pleaded guilty to a 2007 speeding offense, driving 15 to 20 miles per hour over the limit, according to court records in Jefferson County, Illinois. The records identified him as a five-foot, six-inch (1.67-meter) man weighing 190 pounds (86 kg), with brown eyes.
Beginning around the summer of 2015, Hodgkinson began often expressing enthusiastic support for Sanders' 2016 campaign.
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Draya Michele’s Simple Decor Sparks Hilarity
Draya was excited to share her home decor tips on social media and folks are wondering if she’s telling a joke! The reality actress and bikini dealer took to IG stories to share her new pad in Virginia. Draya then walked folks through the before and after of decorating the bathroom and kitchen.
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Andraya went to Target to pick up a few things and acted like she performed a design miracle, but to her credit it’s probably just a joke. LAWD, folks dragging down the poor girl for sharing “decor tips” like these. Do you think she’s trolling? Hit the flip for the hilarious reactions.
Randy explained yesterday that her boyfriend first started dating Junior year of college and have been dating for 6 years! This year marks their 6th Valentines Day together and she wants to know when the Hell is he going to propose!? She’s tired of waiting and told Chet, Spence, & Kayla that if her boyfriend didn’t propose by dessert, than she would propose to him!
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – Two crashes within minutes of one another on a Midtown street early Tuesday morning damaged an estimated eight parked cars.
It happened along West Grove Avenue near Wedgewood Avenue.
Metro police said the second of those crashes involved a vehicle stolen during a nearby carjacking a short time earlier.
No one was in the car at the time of that crash leading investigators to believe it had been ditched.
According to neighbors, the initial crash was caused by a driver who accidentally slammed into several of the parked vehicles.
“A truck had wrecked into five cars here prior and while we were talking with the police, another driverless car came down the hill and wrecked into some cars at the bottom of the hill,” explained Lee Moneta-Koehler, who had two cars damaged.
He continued, “[Police] had their search lights on, driving around the neighborhood, trying to see if anyone had jumped out and run off.”
Police said the woman who was carjacked was not hurt.
No arrests have been made.
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Summer is all about highlights and beach waves, but as soon as September Fashion Week rolls around, it's time to change it up. Go a few shades darker, get rid of those dead ends, and don't even think about cutting bangs—always a bad idea. This season, all of the top models and celebrities seemed to be on the same page in terms of trading in their long, runway/red carpet-ready locks for short, blunt cuts. And just like that, we have the most popular new hair trend for Fall 2017. Here, we round up those who have done it the chicest.
Daniel Ricciardo is hoping to take the challenge to Lewis Hamilton this year
Ricciardo has seen his star rise quickly at Red Bull, although he finished fifth in the F1 standings last year.
Hamilton remains the man to beat and the Mercedes driver is seeking a fifth world title, which would put him just two behind the all-time record set by Michael Schumacher.
Ricciardo enjoyed a productive pre-season testing with Red Bull as he finished third overall on the timesheet.
And the Australian has admitted he will take an aggressive approach to challenge Hamilton this season.
“In the end, you have to just pull the trigger,” Ricciardo told The Guardian.
According to Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, there were over 39,000 homeless students enrolled in Washington state schools during the 2015-2016 school year. Approximately 50 of these youths were in attendance at some point during the year at Wahkiakum School District.
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Calling all guys with fractured hearts: If you prefer flirtations to flowers, then the city’s best-known jiggle joints are offering up “Anti-Valentine’s Day” parties.
3B Hospitality-owned clubs FlashDancers, Private Eyes and New York Dolls are all hosting events on Feb. 14, kicking off at 4 p.m. and running until 4 a.m. on Feb. 15.
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Australian NBA centre Thon Maker will make his Boomers debut in the upcoming FIBA World Cup qualifiers against Japan and the Philippines.
The Milwaukee Bucks big man will be joined by NBA teammate and two-time Olympian Matthew Dellavedova who will make his return to the national team for the first time since the Rio Olympics.
The two stars have been named in the Boomers squad on Thursday for away qualifiers in Japan and at the 50,000-seat Philippine Arena; the team will also have a training camp in Melbourne on June 21.
While the Boomers have already qualified for the second round, they can carry over points from their first-round victories so gaining two wins could speed up their qualification for the FIBA World Cup in China in 2019.
Maker spent much of his teenage years in North America playing at various high schools and prep schools before the Bucks drafted him with the 10th pick of the 2016 NBA Draft.
The accused stuffed his wife's body in a bag, sealed like a parcel and dumped on the road
A 33-year-old man, who fled to Dubai after allegedly killing his wife and dumping her body in a bag in May, was yesterday arrested after he was brought back to the city, police said.
Akber Ali Khan was brought back here with the help of the Indian Embassy and Dubai authorities and handed over to the Police, a police release said.
Earlier, a look out circular was issued against him. Khan, working in Dubai, had married the woman in 2010.
Later Khan developed doubt about the fidelity of his wife and on May 19 stabbed her to death allegedly at the instigation of his mother, police said.
He later stuffed the body in a bag which was sealed like a parcel and dumped on the road side.
Following investigation, Khan's mother and three other family members were arrested on the charge of destroying evidence and helping him get flight ticket to flee to Dubai.
Police are seeking the public’s assistance locating a woman who went missing from Angus on June 21.
Barrie police say 27-year-old Samantha McInnis is believed to be within the city of Barrie.
Police have described McInnis as a woman, approximately five feet tall with a thin build. She has brown hair which is possibly coloured at the ends and blue eyes.
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Police and her family are concerned for her well-being.
Police are asking anyone with information to please contact Det. P. Butera of the Barrie Police Criminal Investigation Division at 705-725-7025, ext. 2129 or pbutera@barriepolice.ca. Information can also be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.p3tips.com.
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United Arab Emirates says its ambassador to Afghanistan has died of wounds sustained in a January bombing that also claimed the lives of five other Emirati nationals.
The official WAM news agency on Wednesday cited the Ministry of Presidential Affairs in announcing the death of Ambassador Juma Mohammed Abdullah al-Kaabi.
The ambassador was wounded in a bombing in the southern Afghan city of Kandahar on Jan. 10. Kandahar Gov. Homayun Azizia was among others wounded in the explosion.
The Taliban denied they were behind the blast, which the militant group blamed on an “internal local rivalry.”
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Natalia Shudruk says as a teenager in Ukraine she dreamt of walking around speaking English. Now, she is a bilingual teacher in the Russian immersion program at Kelly Elementary. She was pleasantly surprised to see the mother of one of her students also being sworn in. Shudruk teared up during the remarks by Honorable Chief District Judge Michael W. Mosman.
A Canadian sales rep recently achieved a dream that most real estate agents can only imagine.
Al McLellan of Coldwell Banker RMR Real Estate in Cobourg, Ont. was a Las Vegas headliner for a day, performing his magic act during the closing night celebrations at the Coldwell Banker #Gen Blue global conference at the MGM Grand. McLellan was one of three Coldwell Banker entertainers chosen from a network of 91,000 sales professionals in 3,000 residential offices worldwide, and was the only Canadian selected. The 2017 Gen Blue Experience was Coldwell Banker’s biggest international conference in more than a decade, attracting more than 6,000 delegates.
“I’ve performed for our company before, but never imagined I’d be doing magic for a crowd of thousands on the main stage at the MGM Grand,” says McLellan, who has previously entertained friends and colleagues from Coldwell Banker RMR’s 10-office operation. His performance has been posted to the brokerage’s Facebook page.
The man accused of killing his ex-wife in what officials describe as a "crime of passion."
James Ginther made his first court appearance in Louisville, Kentucky where he was arrested Monday morning.
Ginther waived extradition during his appearance Tuesday morning. He's charged with kidnapping and killing Suzette Ginther and leaving her body in the woods in Sumter County.
Suzette's body was discovered by a hunter last week.
James will be extradited as soon as possible back to South Carolina.
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The Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Heather Humphreys has announced details of more than 9 million in capital funding for arts and culture centres across the country. The Minister made the announcement as part of the Creative Ireland programme with funding provided under her Department's Arts and Culture Capital Scheme 2016-2018.
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Gardai are investigating after an armed gunman held up a north Dublin bookmaker this evening.
The incident happened at around 6.30pm, when the gun-wielding thief entered the Paddy Power shop on Strand Road, Portmarnock and threatened staff.
The lone gunman then managed to steal a sum of cash before fleeing the scene.
A Garda spokesman confirmed that officers in Malahide are investigating the incident, and said that nobody was injured during the terrifying raid.
It follows an incident at the same shop on January 22, when a lone male brandishing a gun entered at around 2.25pm, and threatened staff before escaping with a four-figure sum of cash.
In a similar but unconnected incident the same day, three males armed with a knife and wrench entered a Ladbrokes in Baldoyle and made off with around €200 in cash.
Abuse survivor Daniel Feenan talks to the media outside Newcastle Local Court, in Newcastle after the sentencing of the Archbishop of Adelaide Philip Wilson, in Newcastle, Australia, Jul. 03, 2018. EPA-EFE/FILE/DARREN PATEMAN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT
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A former Australian archbishop, convicted for covering up the abuse of minors by a priest, said Wednesday he would appeal the sentence.
Philip Wilson, the highest ranking Catholic official to be convicted in the case, was sentenced to a one year jail term on Monday.
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This illustration portrays soldiers under the command of Gen. Winfield S. Hancock burning a Cheyenne village on Pawnee Fork, 30 miles west of Fort Larned.
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Listen to premiere Milwaukee bands, visit the historic Shops of Cedar Creek Settlement and sample all things strawberry: brats, shortcake, pancakes, bubblegum and blush wine. Stroll the Washington Avenue Art Fair of more than 250 Midwestern artists. Preview exhibits at the new Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts. Join the Berry Big 5K Run/Walk on Saturday morning.
Emma Watson looks stunning while stepping out for the 2017 Elle Style Awards after party on Monday night (February 13) in London, England.
The 26-year-old actress looked stunning in a Dior Haute Couture “tarot” ecru silk taffeta dress with hand-painted and embroidered tarot motifs.
The incredible detail on the dress makes it look like an entire story is being told on it!
A new preview for Emma‘s upcoming movie Beauty and the Beast was just released to celebrate Valentine’s Day and you can watch it below. The movie will be hitting theaters on March 17.
DALLAS — Two Dallas police officers have been critically wounded in a shooting outside a hardware store.
The shooting happened about 4:30 p.m. Tuesday outside a Home Depot in northern Dallas.
The Dallas Police Department tweeted about the shooting, giving the conditions of the officers. But it did not immediately provide other details.
The department tweeted that a civilian was also shot. That person's condition wasn't immediately known.
Aerial video showed police using a helicopter and trained dogs to search for a suspect in a wooded area next to the store parking lot.
Pharmaceutical giants Pfizer and Novartis were first to gain regulatory approval with drugs that block a pair of enzymes important to tumor growth in breast cancer. Clinical-stage biotech G1 Therapeutics has a different approach to those same enzymes and will ask investors in the public markets to get on board.Research Triangle Park, NC-based G1 has filed for an initial public offering that could raise up to $115 million. G1 has yet to work out the number of shares it will offer and at what price. It has applied for a stock listing on the Nasdaq exchange under the stock symbol “GTHX.”
Roseanne Barr returned to Twitter on Tuesday night to apologise to colleagues who lost their jobs following her "racist" tweet and appeared to blame the outburst on the effects of sleep medication.
The American TV network cancelled Barr's recently revived show, Roseanne, after she posted a tweet comparing a black former Barack Obama adviser to an ape.
Other networks cancelled reruns and Barr was quickly dropped by her agents.
Barr, 65, later deleted the message before saying she would be quitting Twitter, only to reappear hours later.
When she re-emerged she wrote: "Don't feel sorry for me, guys!! - I just want to apologise to the hundreds of people,and wonderful writers (all liberal) and talented actors who lost their jobs on my show due to my stupid tweet."
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Former Ennis QB lands in LA
Tre Elliott, who rushed for 900 yards during the 2014 Ennis state championship season, is seeking a comeback at No. 12 ranked Mt. San Antonio College in California. As a junior Elliott starred in the backfield with senior Taylor Thompson, the latter rushing for a school record 1,700 yards. Then, at 5’11 and 210 pounds, Elliott moved to quarterback in his final year. He led the Lions to a 6-4 mark in the regular season. They lost on a game ending field goal to Hallsville in the first round of the 2015 playoffs. Read the full story and more in your Weekend edition of The Ennis News. Be informed, subscribe today!
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The Good Morning Britain star sent temperatures soaring as she rocked a figure-hugging blue dress on the ITV show today.
Susanna Reid's co-star took to her Charlotte Hawkins Instagram page to show off the outfit.
The photo saw Charlotte, 43, rocking a mega-watt smile as she posed in the tie-up dress.
She teamed the sophisticated number with some eye-catching metallic heels, while she wore her golden locks down in bombshell curls.
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had long ago begun playing a political poker game with Kinder Morgan, and it was quickly apparent the hand he was holding consisted of see-through cards.
The Machakos Gubernatorial race has now picked up pace as opponents of the incumbent Governor Alfred Mutua scheme on how to deflate his influence in Ukambani’s richest County.
Former Kathiani MP Wavinya Ndeti has teamed up with Kalonzo’s confidant Peter Mathuki as her running mate while Deputy Governor Bernard Kiala who fellout with Mutua three years ago plans to use institutional memory to expose Mutua’s fault lines during the campaigns.
Jubilee party also fielded a candidate in Lemi Muia who once served as Mutua’s chief information officer who is banking on his youthful constituency to propel him to the plum job.
However, Governor Mutua will use his development initiatives and the anti-chap chap narrative to galvanize support at the ballot.
K24’s Richard Kagoe has just returned from Machakos county and brings us Counties 2017.
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England all-rounder David Willey has been ruled out of the upcoming one-day tour of the West Indies after undergoing surgery on a shoulder injury. The 26-year-old managed just two overs in England's one-day international win over India on January 22 before a problem with his left shoulder forced him from the field and ruled the left-armer out of the subsequent Twenty20 series.
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A judge has issued a temporary restraining order against striking Frontier workers, and prevents workers from engaging in violence, property damage, and mass picketing. Over 14-hundred workers went on strike March 4th calling for better job security.
× Rush calls for fresh probe of Emmett Till lynching
CHICAGO (AP) _ Illinois Congressman Bobby Rush says the Justice Department should re-open the case of the Emmett Till lynching now that a key witness has been quoted as saying she lied about what the black teen said and did before he was murdered in Mississippi.
A new book by author and historian Timothy B. Tyson says Carolyn Donham told him a decade ago she wasn’t telling the truth with her claims of sexual advances by the 14-year-old Chicago boy.
In August 1955, Till was kidnapped, tortured, shot, mutilated. Donham’s first husband, Roy Bryant, and his half-brother, J.W. Milam, were acquitted of the murder, but both later claimed responsibility.
The Justice Department in 2007 determined the Till case did not warrant federal prosecution due to the statute of limitations on any potential federal crimes.
Rush said Tuesday the department’s decision should be reevaluated.
Lady Gaga’s struggles with the chronic pain syndrome fibromyalgia were documented in her Netflix documentary Gaga: Five Foot Two, and last fall the pop star had to postpone a series of European dates after being hospitalized with “severe physical pain.” Now, Gaga has unfortunately had to cancel the remaining 10 dates of her Joanne World Tour, which included stops in London, Copenhagen, Berlin, Paris, Stockholm, and Rio.
A statement posted to the singer’s Twitter account reveal that “severe pain that has materially impacted her ability to perform live.” It adds that she’s in the care of “expert medical professionals.” Refunds will be issued beginning this Tuesday, February 6th.
“I’m so devastated I don’t know how to describe it. All I know is that if I don’t do this, I’m not standing by the words or meaning of my music,” Gaga says in a statement of her own. “My medical team is supporting the decision for me to recover at home.”
See her full statement below.
Boston Bruins defenseman Adam McQuaid skated Monday in his first full practice since breaking his right fibula in October.
But despite making good progress in his recovery to this point, B’s head coach Bruce Cassidy said the veteran defenseman still has “a ways to go” before being able to return to game action.
For more on McQuaid’s status, check out the “NESN Sports Today” video above, presented by People’s United Bank.
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The Colorado Avalanche are preparing for the 2017 NHL Expansion Draft and Entry Draft. Part of that preparation may include a big trade.
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CAIRO (Reuters) - Islamic State claimed responsibility for the attack in which a van plowed into crowds in the Spanish city of Barcelona on Thursday, the group's Amaq news agency said.
"The perpetrators of the Barcelona attack are soldiers of the Islamic State and carried out the operation in response to calls for targeting coalition states," the agency said, referring to a United States-led coalition against the Sunni militant group.
(Reporting by Ali Abdelaty; Writing by Ahmed Aboulenein; Editing by Alison Williams)
NEW YORK — Debra Messing will be honoured May 6 at the GLAAD Media Awards as a champion against discrimination.
The media LGBTQ advocacy organization announced Monday it will give the "Will & Grace" actress the Excellence in Media award at its 28th annual ceremony, to be hosted by Ross Mathews. Previous winners include Robert De Niro, Russell Simmons, Glenn Close and Diane Sawyer.
Messing, a longtime ally to the LGBTQ community, won an Emmy in 2003 for her "Will & Grace" character Grace Adler. The NBC show was instrumental in changing hearts and minds of countless Americans as among the first on prime-time network television to feature out gay lead characters.
Fri, Feb 2: Eight people were taken to hospital in serious condition after a bus and a van collided head-on north of Stayner Friday afternoon. Kamil Karamali reports from the scene.
ORLANDO, Fla., May 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Darden Restaurants, Inc., (NYSE: DRI) plans to release its fiscal 2018 fourth quarter financial results before the market opens on Thursday, June 21, 2018, with a conference call to follow at 8:30 am ET. Gene Lee, CEO, and other senior management will discuss fourth quarter results and conduct a question and answer session. For those who cannot listen to the live broadcast, a replay will be available shortly after the call.
April 3 EDAP TMS SA:
* EDAP achieves 63pct growth in HIFU revenue in 2016
* Q4 loss per share EUR 0.04
* EDAP TMS SA - total revenue for Q4 2016 was EUR 10.7 million (USD 11.4 million), a 9.3pct decreased compared to EUR 11.8 million (USD 12.8 million) for Q4 of 2015 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Durban - Metro Police recovered electricity cables worth more than R1.5 million in a sting operation, on Tuesday.
After receiving a tip off, the Metro Police K9 unit and South African Police Services conducted a sting operation in which t hree cable drums with hundreds of metres of cable was confiscated from a Clairwood scrapyard. One person was arrested.
Metro Police Senior Superintendent Parboo Sewpersad said, “We commend the men for the quick action in apprehending the suspects. A case was opened at the Montclair Police Station. One person was arrested and two other suspects were taken in for questioning. Further investigations are being conducted.
"Cable theft is seen to be a serious crime that costs the city millions of rand each year," he said. "The cables are usually stripped and sold to scrap metal dealers or sold to unscrupulous people who connect electricity illegally."
The city's communications department appealed to the public to report cable theft to their nearest police station.
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VIENNA, April 10 Austrian lender Raiffeisen Bank International, which recently shelved plans to sell its Polish unit and announced it would restructure it instead, said on Monday it would cut the equivalent of up to 950 jobs in Poland by the end of 2019.
The bank plans to close 60-70 branches in Poland by 2018 as well as launch "cost-saving initiatives" of around 50 million euros ($53 million) and cut 850-950 full-time equivalent (FTE) jobs by the end of 2019, it said in a statement. ($1 = 0.9445 euros) (Reporting by Francois Murphy; Editing by Shadia Nasralla)
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× Judge rules Springfield can prohibit women’s exposed nipples
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) _ A federal judge says Springfield can continue to prohibit women from showing their nipples in public.
U.S. District Court Judge Beth Phillips ruled Wednesday that the city’s current public indecency ordinance didn’t violate the Constitution by allowing men, but now women, to show their nipples.
The American Civil Liberties Union sued when the city council expanded an indecency ordinance in 2015 after topless rallies were held in downtown Springfield. Although the council later repealed the more restrictive ordinance, the ACLU asked the court to rule on whether the city could require women to cover their nipples in public.
The Springfield News-Leader reports Phillips ruled prohibiting women’s bare nipples in public promotes decency, which is an important government objective.
The ACLU said it is discussing whether to appeal the judge’s ruling.
Songwriter David Johnston has come a long way from mixing tracks in the music rooms after hours at Sir Roger Manwood's School. The 27-year-old, who now goes by the name of David Keiffer, is one half of alternative pop duo Life of Dillon with Joe Femi, 26. Having landed a record deal in New York with Disruptor/Epic Records a joint venture of Sony Music and signed to publishing label Selector Songs/Sony ATV Publishing, the last year has seen him work with the likes of Leona Lewis, tour with Meghan Trainor and appear on James Cordon's The Late Late Show.
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A Berwyn middle school was under lockdown Monday afternoon as police investigated a report of a student displaying a handgun on a Snapchat video, according to a text to parents.At about 1:30 p.m., police responded to Lincoln Middle School, located at 6432 West 16th Street, according to Berwyn North School District 98 text.Police searched the school and found the handgun.Berwyn police held four individuals as part of the investigation, school officials said."At no time was anyone in danger. Students and staff were safely secured in classrooms during the police investigation," the district's text said.Tuesday is scheduled to be a regular school day.
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TWO men from Lautoka were in police custody over the weekend after a woman in her 20s was found dead in Field 40, Lautoka, on Sunday morning.
Police spokesperson Ana Naisoro confirmed the death.
She said the woman was alleged to have committed suicide.
"It is an alleged suicide case and that the post-mortem examination is being conducted to ascertain cause of death," she said.
"Two men are being questioned because they were last seen with the victim."
The victim was allegedly part of a drinking party on Saturday night with the pair.
The woman lived in Koroipita settlement.
• Tonight’s football game between Sachse and Lakeview Centennial will kick off 7 p.m. at Homer B. Johnson Stadium.
• Sachse leads Lakeview Centennial 16-3 at the end of the first quarter.
• Sachse leads the Patriots 30-10 at halftime.
• Sachse scores once in the third quarter to take a 37-10 lead into the fourth quarter.
• The Mustangs prevail 49-19 and are now 1-0 in District 10-6A and 5-0 overall. They will face Garland 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12 at Williams Stadium.
March 30 Coca-cola Icecek AS:
* Plans to open its 10th plant in Turkey, in the Isparta region
* The plant is expected to be fully operational in the second quarter of 2017
* The state-of-the-art production facility will have annual capacity of 220 million liters - around 40 million unit cases - and will provide direct and indirect employment to approximately 300 people
* The total amount of investment for the plant is 110 million lira ($30.17 million)
* The Isparta facility will have two lines capable of producing ice tea, juice and sparkling products in can and PET packages
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The River Pavilion Tower expansion added four stories to the Kadlec Regional Medical Center in Richland, making it the tallest building for miles. Tri-City Herald file
April 15 - Once a month on a Saturday morning, people gather at Fleet Feet Sports in Decatur and leave for a 1 or 3 mile run or walk. The runs are free and there is always a theme for each run, and this weekend it was donuts and shoes.
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LANCASTER, NY — A brawl at Lancaster Speedway's weekly "Cruise Night" was caught on camera on Wednesday.
In a video shared on Facebook, multiple people can be seen fighting, and in one case, someone was struck with a large object.
Lancaster Speedway president Tim Packman told 2 On Your Side Wednesday that he is aware of the fight and will work with law enforcement to identify the individuals involved.
Packman said that he has notified the speedway's security staff, which manages Cruise Night and other events.
When contacted Wednesday night, Lancaster Police said they have yet to receive any reports about the incident.
Just last year, Lancaster Speedway canceled its Cruise Night due to incidents involving security guards. The speedway put in new procedures and hired US Security Associates, Inc. in an attempt to correct some of the issues that surrounded Cruise Night.
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Happy 4th!
Today is looking to be an overall pleasant day for the holiday. It’s going to be mostly cloudy and there is a risk for storms but it won’t be a complete washout! These will stay mostly north and west.
This morning we started out with temperatures in the mid 70s and by this afternoon we are going to hit near 90s. The heat wave may be broken but the feel of it won’t. Even though it’s going to be slightly below 90, it is still going to feel like it with a heat index of 95+.
So even if you see some rain, temperatures will still be great. I wouldn’t rule out a barbecue. As for tomorrow: it’s looking to be a great summer day.
Go out and enjoy!
Otter signs open meeting law expansion bill into law
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter has signed into law a bill that would expand Idaho's open meeting laws.
Otter signed the measure on Monday along with nearly 40 other bills.
Beginning July 1, boards and commissions created by executive order will now be subjected to the Idaho Open Meeting Law. Currently, these panels are not required to let the public know when they're meeting, post an agenda or keep minutes summarizing what they discussed. Nor are the meetings required to be open to the public, even though most — if not all — are.
However, the measure will continue to exempt Otter's cybersecurity task force and the governor's committee awarding the Idaho medal of achievement.
Otter also signed into law a proposal making it illegal for anyone driving in the left lane of a controlled-access freeway to impede the flow of the traffic in that lane.
Rollin' toward the Tide: Clemson 'dominant' in blowout of Ohio State
The Clemson football team is a 6.5-point underdog against Alabama in the National Championship Game, to be played Jan. 9, 2017, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. After the Tigers' 31-0 win over Ohio State on New Year's Eve, Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney called his team's defensive effort "indescribable," while labeling the overall performance just what it was: "dominant."
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SCRANTON -- Students from West Scranton High School displayed their art on Friday to raise awareness about women and heart disease.
The students' artwork was on display at Geisinger CMC at their Go Red for Women Day in Scranton.
The event helped to raise money for the American Heart Association during American Heart Month.
Organizers say the event is held to raise awareness of heart disease in women to help save more lives.
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GARFIELD, NJ — A boy on a bike was killed by a truck in Garfield on Tuesday afternoon, officials said.
He was out around 1:15 p.m. when he was hit just down the street from a local school.
Police have not yet released the boy's name. His age was not immediately clear, but witnesses believe he was between 9-11 years old.
Grief counselors will be on hand at local schools on Wednesday morning.
Anyone who was in the area at the time of the accident is asked to contact police at 973-478-8500 ext 4154.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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A day of dancing, music, and food from more than 20 countries. The University of Southern Indiana’s International Food Expo is this Friday. In addition to tasty dishes from around the world, entertainment will include African dances, drumming and other musical performances as well as a fashion show of traditional and cultural attire.
The event is Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Carter Hall. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door.
For more information, visitUSI’s International Food Expo.
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Little Richard has a new perspective on sexuality, and it widely differs from what he's disclosed in the past.
The 84-year-old rock and roll pioneer recently gave a rare interview to Christian-oriented programming Three Angels Broadcasting Network, simultaneously touching on his faith and repudiating homosexuality as "unnatural."
"When I first come in show business they wanted you to look like everybody but yourself," Richard said. "And, anybody that comes in show business they gone say you gay or straight... God made men, men and women, women."
The "Tutti Frutti" singer continued, "You've got to live the way God wants you to live... He can save you."
The Benton Harbor Department of Public Safety is investigating the armed robbery of a Family Dollar store on Pipestone Street on Monday. It says a black male with his face covered walked into the store in the morning hours flashing a gun and demanding cash. He was able to get away with a small amount. The suspect is described as having a medium build, standing about 5’10. Anyone with information on the robbery is asked to call Benton Harbor Public Safety.
Baku. 21 February. REPORT.AZ/ On March 7, the ballet Swan Lake by Pyotr Tchaikovsky will be presented at the Azerbaijan State Academic Opera and Ballet Theater.
Report was informed in the press service of theatre, the performance is dedicated to the International Women's Day, March 8.
The main parts in the ballet will be performed by soloists of the Russian State Academic Bolshoi Opera and Ballet Theater, laureates of international competitions Alena Kovaleva (Odette-Odile) and Jacopo Tissi (Prince Siegfried).
Notably, Jacopo Tissi is educatee of the Italian ballet school.
Along with Russian artists, our soloists, People's Artist Gulaghasi Mirzayev, Honored artists Samir Samadov, Nigar Ibrahimova, Makar Fershtandt, leading soloists Elmira Suleymanova, Jamila Karimov, Ayan Eyvazova, Faila Bolgarova, Mehman Mardanov, Leila Narimanidze, Dilara Mehdiyeva will perform in the ballet.
The performance will be directed by People's Artist, Professor Javanshir Jafarov.
STOCKHOLM Feb 14 British Brexit minister David Davis said on Tuesday the government was on course to meet its end of March deadline to launch the formal divorce procedure with the European Union but did not see Britain doing so at an EU summit next month.
At a news conference in Stockholm, Davis was asked whether he expected Prime Minister Theresa May to deliver the Article 50 letter, which will start divorce negotiations with the EU, at an EU summit in Brussels on March 9-10.
"The 9th or 10th is not a date I recognise in terms of our timetable. What we have said is by the end of March, sometime during March," he said.
"I'm confident that we'll do it before our timetable but not necessarily before the one you played out." (Reporting by Daniel Dickson in Stockholm, Writing by Elizabeth Piper in London, editing by Kylie MacLellan)
If you've ever lived in a hippie commune or co-op, you'll feel right at home at Deanz Greenz. Golden-yellow walls and hand-lettered labels create a cozy, come-on-in vibe. Both shops observe happy hour from 4:20 to 7:10 pm, with discounts on accessories, glass and other apparel. Their flower is organized by price, a system the budtenders happily explain. They carry some unusual strains—the Sandy-location budtenders were particularly proud of their stock of Double Dream, an amped uptake on Blue Dream. On my visit, they also offered a free medicated cupcake for their anniversary celebration. RITA OLSON.
Repairs to a sewer main have closed a portion of 42nd Street, according to a news release from the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority.
The emergency sewer main repair at 4122 Cherry Avenue has forced 42nd to close to all through traffic between Cherry Avenue and Departure Court. Only local traffic access is allowed.
This traffic advisory is expected to last until Tuesday. No boil water advisory has been issued.
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CLEAR LAKE — The Clear Lake City Council tonight will hold the second reading of an ordinance dealing with vacation and short-term rentals of residential dwellings. The council two weeks ago passed the first reading of the proposed ordinance to regulate vacation rental properties in residentially-zoned areas, and to establish regulations for rentals in order to protect and preserve the public health, safety and welfare.
The proposed ordinance would require a vacation rental permit to be obtained for such purposes. It would also deal with issues such as the maximum occupancy for a vacation rental, parking, premises and garbage management, and how disputes would be resolved. The council meets tonight at 6:30 at City Hall.
WILLIAMSTOWN, N.J. — The Philadelphia Eagles have surprised a fan who woke up groggy from recent dental surgery asking, “Did I miss the Super Bowl?!?”
She has two tickets for the big game in Minneapolis.
Haley Parks’ father tells NJ.com the team reached out on social media Friday, offering his daughter the tickets.
She says she’s “freaking out” over the news.
Meanwhile, her parents are trying to find flights to Minneapolis.
Her father posted a video on Facebook this week showing the 21-year-old Rutgers student coming out of anesthesia after having her wisdom teeth removed. She babbled about the Eagles through a mouth of cotton packing. The video had been viewed more than a million times.
The Eagles face the New England Patriots on Sunday.
The man who robbed the Union Bank & Trust on the Downtown Mall and held a SWAT team at bay in a 2016 stand-off is set to be sentenced next week.
Forty-year-old Cole Franklin Nordick was in Charlottesville Circuit Court Friday, February 2, as the bank teller he demanded money from made a tear-filled statement.
She told the judge that the encounter with Nordick has left her with crippling anxiety.
Nordick entered a guilty plea to one count of bank robbery back on August 10, 2017. Authorities arrested him after an hours-long standoff at a 6th Street SE home on January 5, 2016. No one was injured during the incident.
Police say the robbery netted Nordick less than $600.
Nordick was expected to be sentenced Friday, but asked the judge to hold off until after his sentencing in Albemarle County for a related probation violation. He is now scheduled to be back in Charlottesville Circuit Court on February 8.
The commonwealth is asking the judge to sentence Nordick to 8 years and 3 months behind bars.
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During the month of February, the American Heart Association celebrates “American Heart Month.” Heart disease and stroke are the leading causes of death, with more than 17 million deaths each year. That number is expected to rise to more than 23.6 million by 2030. Make time to know the five numbers everyone should know to take control…… Read More
A man is wanted in connection with a fuel theft in Northampton.
The alleged incident happened at the BP filling station in Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe, just after 9.20pm on May 13 (police released information this week).
Police would like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed this incident or who may have any information regarding it.
Anybody who thinks they recognise the man pictured is asked to contact Northamptonshire Police.
Witnesses or anyone with information can contact police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
BEIRUT (AP) — Islamic State media outlets are reporting that the son of the group's leader has been killed fighting Syrian government forces.
The announcement of the death of the young son of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi appeared on the group's social media accounts late Tuesday. It included a picture of a young boy carrying a rifle and identified him as Huthaifa al-Badri.
The statement did not specify when he was killed. It said he was an elite fighter who was killed while fighting Syrian and Russia troops at a power station in the central Homs province.
Al-Baghdadi has been reported killed or wounded on a number of occasions but is widely believed to still be alive. IS has been driven from nearly all the territory it once controlled in Syria and Iraq.
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Meadows on Fairview helped Pearl Hartmann celebrate her 103rd Birthday on July 31. Family, friends and Meadow staff were there to help her celebrate her special day. Pearl has lived at the Meadows for the past six years.
Lopez (1-4) took the loss Wednesday, allowing seven runs on eight hits and a walk while striking out two over 2.2 innings against the Indians.
It was an ugly outing for Lopez, who also hit a batter and threw a wild pitch. Of the eight hits he surrendered, only one was an extra-base hit but he was still unable to limit the damage at all. It's been all or nothing of late for the 24-year-old, as he's allowed at least six runs while failing to make it through three innings twice in his last four starts, but has gone at least seven with two or fewer runs allowed in the other two. Lopez will carry a 3.80 ERA into his next tilt Wednesday against the Twins.
Ujjain: ‘Star 4 Dance’ Academy organised a talent search competition at Vikram Kirti Mandir auditorium.
Participants of all age groups showcased their talent in art forms like dance, music, mehendi, fancy dress, rangoli and drawing. Later a prize distribution ceremony was conducted in the presence of guests, Dr Archana Parmar, head of department, music, Neena Dadvani, director, Prince Hyundai and Dr Vandana Sharma.
The event was organised and conducted by president of the academy, Vinita Shrivastava and secretary Dr Shivi Bhasin while convener Sudhir Bhasin welcomed the guests and presented mementos. Shivi Bhasin, Vinita and Vaishali presented a performance on ‘Krishna-leela’. Lawyer Dr Sudhir Bhasin also gave out copies of his book ‘Bhagat Singh and Raj Kapoor’ along with a portrait of Bhagat Singh.
The academy will donate the money collected from entry passes to charitable institutions working in the field of child education.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — For all the really good things Tennessee did offensively in 2016, the Titans feel pretty confident that they can be …
Named in the top 100 hot spot restaurants in America, Shakou keeps on wowing customers with its delectable menu options that include something for every appetite.Chef Sang Choi and marketing director Randi Moxi joined ABC7 and showcased the shrimp spring roll appetizer.Shrimp Spring Roll Appetizer for 2Shrimp spring roll for twoFor the saucecup plum sauce2tbs fish sauce1 fresh lime juice1medium devein chop jalapeno4oz chop pineappleMix all together.1 pack radish sprout1 red & yellow bell pepper1 ripe avocado1 ripe pear12pcs cooked jumbo shrimp1 bunch romaine lettuce1 pack rice paper2 cups of warm waterSoak the rice paper in the warm water for 30secMove the rice paper to dry surfacePut all the ingredients in, starting with lettuce leafRoll up carefully.
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistani police say three gunmen have shot and killed a female singer who refused to accompany them to a private party.
Police official Saeed Khan says the incident happened in the northwestern city of Mardan on Saturday.
He says the artists, known only as Sumbul, was shot multiple times and killed at her home after the gunmen broke in and asked her to perform for them at a private party.
Khan says the perpetrators fled the scene of the killing and that he police are searching for them.
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SPARTANBURG, SC (WSPA) – Spartanburg Police need you help to find missing man Leequan Norman, 38.
He was last seen on 4/12 around 5 a.m., according to his sister.
He is a black man around 6’0″ and 150 – 165 lbs.
Screenshot from a video provided by Pacific Yellowfin Charters shows an astute seal seeks shelter on the swim grid of a tourist boat in Frederick Arm, north of Campbell River.
A seal escaped the jaws of hungry orcas by hitching a ride on a nearby tourist vessel on July 1, and the encounter was caught on video.
A pod of transient orcas were hunting the harbour seal in Frederick Arm, an inlet north of Campbell River, when the savvy animal swam up to the boat and climbed aboard.
Footage provided by Pacific Yellowfin Charters shows the worried-looking seal hiding behind the boat’s outboard motor on the swim grid, a low platform at the stern of the vessel.
The clever seal occasionally glances up at passengers aboard the 20-foot boat. But it’s mostly focused on its hungry hunters, which circulate below and breach menacingly just meters away.
The boat eventually navigated away from the scene, where the seal slipped away.
During his session with assembled media at the Winter Meetings on Monday morning, Brewers manager Craig Counsell said it's too early to project a return date for Nelson (shoulder) as he's approximately 10 weeks removed from surgery.
Counsell suggested spring training as a more realistic point for the Brewers to have a timetable for Nelson's expected return date, though he told reporters that he spoke to Nelson last week, and that the right-hander is encouraged by his recovery to this point. Even with the progress Nelson has made to this point, the Brewers are expected to bolster their rotation over the course of the offseason, as Nelson will miss a "meaningful" portion of the 2018 season.
GREEN BAY, Wis. - Green Bay Police have arrested the suspected shooter in connection with a shooting Saturday that left one person injured.
Officers arrested an 18-year-old Green Bay man on the east side Monday.
On Saturday, around 1:30 a.m., police were called to an area hospital for a report of a shooting that occurred in the 2600 block of Browning Road in Green Bay.
The victim was treated for non-life threatening injuries from a single gunshot wound to the upper body.
Interviews are still being conducted and the investigation is still ongoing.
WASHINGTON, Oct 6 (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Communications Commission said late on Friday it had approved Alphabet Inc's application to provide emergency cellular service to Puerto Rico through its Project Loon balloons.
In the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, Puerto Rico has struggled to regain communications services. The FCC said on Friday that 83 percent of cell sites remain out of service, while wireless communications company are deploying temporary sites.
Alphabet, which announced the test project in 2013 to use solar-powered, high-altitude balloons to provide internet service in remote regions, said in an FCC filing it was working to "support licensed mobile carriers' restoration of limited communications capability" in Puerto Rico. (Reporting by David Shepardson; Editing by Sandra Maler)
ST. LOUIS, Mo _ The Klaas Kids Foundation keeps kids safe and they’ll be holding a Print-A- Thon this weekend in Kirkwood.
Marc Klass joined us to explains why it’s so important for families.
Klass Kids Print-A-Thon
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Pacific Rim Uprising just got a cool new official trailer!
The upcoming sequel to 2013′s Pacific Rim stars John Boyega, who is prominently featured in the trailer release on Friday (October 6).
Here’s a synopsis: the globe-spanning conflict between otherworldly monsters of mass destruction and the human-piloted super-machines built to vanquish them was only a prelude to the all-out assault on humanity in Pacific Rim Uprising.
The movie also stars Scott Eastwood, Jing Tian, Cailee Spaeny and Rinko Kikuchi.
The Steven S. DeKnight-directed movie hits theaters on March 23, 2018.
Watch the trailer below!
Members of the St. Joseph's School of Nursing class of 1968 will be back in Peterborough this weekend for their 50-year reunion.
Many activities are planned for the alumni, who are coming from across Canada and the United States.
James Harden, the future 2016-2017 NBA MVP, was busy having one of the greatest basketball games of all time while you were watching college football and celebrating New Year’s Eve. Harden had 53 points, 16 rebounds and 17 assists in a 129-122 Rockets win over the Knicks on Saturday night.
It was just the 23rd time a player had 40 or more points in a triple-double. (David Robinson did it twice with blocks instead of assists.) And it was just the second time a player had 50 or more points in a triple-double. (Russell Westbrook did it earlier this season.)
Harden made 14-of-26 field goals, 9-of-16 threes, 16-of-18 free throws and turned the ball over 8 times because, hey, nobody’s perfect.
That same night, Russell Westbrook had a ho-hum 17 point, 14 assists, 12 rebound game in a win over the Clippers. A solid effort. The Thunder trail the Rockets by 4.5 games in the Western Conference playoffs race.
HONG KONG — A monthly survey shows Chinese factory activity has risen to an eight-month high, in a positive sign for the world’s No. 2 economy.
The official purchasing managers’ index released Thursday rose to 51.9 in May from 51.4 the previous month.
Readings above 50 indicate expansion, while those below that figure indicate contraction on the index’s 100-point scale.
The China Federation of Logistics & Purchasing’s survey found that production, new export orders and overall new orders all increased from the previous month, indicating an uptick in demand.
The latest figures come despite continued tensions between China and the U.S. over the trading relationship between the world’s two biggest economies.
Activity in China’s increasingly important services sector also expanded. The group’s non-manufacturing PMI rose to 54.9 for the month from 54.8 previously.
Over the last 100 years, there have been decades at a time when a baby name holds the top spot for most popular — ahem, Michael. Of these super popular names, many held their own for so long that they're now in the top 50 names of the last century, but what do they all mean? Where do they come from? Why are they so popular?! Although that last question may be hard to answer, we're about to do the work and answer the first two for you.
Ahead, the 50 most popular baby names — 25 girls' and 25 boys' — along with their origins and meanings.
World War II Vet Donald Malarkey, Portrayed In 'Band Of Brothers' Dies At 96 Donald Malarkey fought through Europe during World War II as a member of the famed U.S. Army Easy Company. He spent 172 days on the front lines, more than any other member of E-Company.
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Italy based Ghanaian midfielder, Godfred Donsah, is set for a switch to Serie A rivals Torino. The Bologna midfield enforcer is on the verge of sealing a three year deal with the Turin based side after a protracted negotiation all summer long.
The hard tackling midfielder has been on the radar of Torino for the better part of the summer transfer window, with reports linking as a replacement for compatriot, Afriyie Acquah. The energetic anchor man enjoyed a breakthrough season with Bologna to earn himself the possible dream move Turin.
Reports in the Italian media all but confirmed the imminent arrival of Donsah. His arrival could pave way for the imminent departure of Afriyie Acquah, who could likely head to the Skybet Championship with The Blue Birds bent of adding the Ghanaian to their books.
Who says only fools rush in?
While it's hard not to be a little skeptical when two people—famous or otherwise—get married after not knowing each other for that long, there's also the adage that the heart wants what it wants. And some hearts just might be more self-aware than others.
Besides, how long are two people supposed to spend getting to know each other before saying "I do"?
Ultimately there are no rules and who doesn't want to believe in love at first sight. Here are nine famous couples whose whirlwind romances led to lasting love:
Workers in Bromley’s libraries have returned to work, after an indefinite strike over pay and outsourcing.
The 36 Unite members were outsourced last year to Greenwich Leisure Limited.
Workers were fighting for a pay rise in line with the 2 percent local government pay offer.
They won a 2 percent rise, paid facility time for union reps, the London Living Wage and a commitment to filling a number of vacant job posts “as quickly as possible”.
As part of the resolution, Unite agreed that there will be no further changes to pay this year, and pay won’t be tied to council workers’ bands in the future.
HUTCHINSON, Kan. (AP) — Irrigation projects that aim to improve Kansas’s diminishing underground water supply will be showcased across the state this month.
The state’s more than 15 Water Technology Farms will show farmers in western Kansas how to use less irrigation water on their crops.
One technology is a precision mobile drip irrigation system that aims to increase efficiency.
The first technology farms were implemented in 2016. They test the latest irrigation equipment on a large level.
Gov. Sam Brownback began working on a plan to preserve the state’s water resources shortly after taking office. Irrigation wells are drawing water from the Ogallala Aquifer at a rate that could leave the aquifer 70 percent depleted by 2064.
More than 95 percent of that water is used for irrigation.
More than 1,000 private jets carrying NFL owners, executives and other VIPs will be traveling to Minneapolis-St. Paul for the Feb. 4 Super Bowl between the Philadelphia Eagles and the New England Patriots.... More
For three quarters, it was a standoff, and the folks at "Upsets Illustrated" were preparing their cover piece for national distribution. Then the heavily favored Golden State Warriors turned up the juice en route to a 121-109 victory over the Trail Blazers in Sunday's opener of their first-round playoff series at Oracle Arena.
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I think BMcD and GH might see the CC as our best chance of a trophy this year. (Not saying they aren't targeting everything, just that the CC is our easier chance)
It's certainly what I think. With that in mind I think I would also put out our strongest side for this game. Don't underestimate featherstone in the cup. Ideal world, we'd get a good lead and then bring off cuthbo and parcel.
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BRENTWOOD, Mo. — Around 400 students at a suburban St. Louis school got part of the day off Friday after a 9-foot-long boa constrictor wriggled out of her aquarium, setting off a frantic search.
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that a teacher alerted officials at Brentwood high and middle schools of the escape around 10 a.m. The 70-pound snake went missing from an enclosure in a biology class. Students were sent home a short time later.
A broken hinge on the enclosure was blamed on the escape. The snake was found beneath the floor, wrapped around pipes. The ceramic floor was ripped up to retrieve her.
A biology teacher adopted the snake years ago and kept her at school. When she retired she left the snake for the school to keep.
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Ruthless Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has dropped Paul Pogba for Saturday's Premier League clash at home to Huddersfield.
The Frenchman was seen in an exchange with his manager before being substituted after 63 minutes of the 2-0 defeat to Tottenham at Wembley on Wednesday following a subdued performance as United were overrun.
After the match, many supporters pointed out that the attack-minded Pogba isn't suited to playing in a midfield two alongside Nemanja Matic - a formation that Mourinho might use more often now following the signing of Alexis Sanchez.
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The Chilean was given his home debut by his new boss, with young midfielder Scott McTominay preferred to Pogba.
And fans were left stunned by the news.
United's defeat to Tottenham was the first time Pogba had lost in the Premier League for 37 matches.
A Russian teenage activist was among four people detained after she staged a protest outside the football World Cup stadium in St. Petersburg on Tuesday, lying down in a bloodied shirt in what she said was a bid to draw attention to the country's problems.
Russia has pledged to hold a safe and secure World Cup, putting on its best face to host the world's most prestigious football tournament.
"We wanted to draw attention to the fact that no matter what you show foreigners, things on the inside aren't that good and pretty," 16-year-old Lika Petrovskaya told Reuters.
"No matter the pretty things that are shown, people in Russia are still suffering."
OVD-Info, a human rights organization that monitors detentions, said that three other activists, including two minors, had been detained along with Petrovskaya outside the stadium.
WASHINGTON — Randal Quarles, the latest front-runner for the vice chair of banking supervision at the Federal Reserve Board, would represent a moderate, mainstream Republican choice that is likely to be welcomed by the financial services industry.
Quarles is the third prominent ex-regulator to be floated as the likely pick, following David Nason, who also served in the Bush-era Treasury Department and later withdrew his name from consideration, and Thomas Vartanian, formerly with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.
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[India] Feb 3 (ANI): Two civilians and three Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were injured on Saturday in a grenade attack by terrorists on a patrol party of the security forces in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir.
The CRPF 180 battalion was crossing Tral's Batagund Village in Pulwama district when terrorists hurled grenades at them.
The injured civilians, who were identified as Shabir Ahmed Bhat (35) and Bilal Ahmed Sheikh (37), have been shifted to a hospital in Tral.
The condition of all the three jawans, including CRPF constable Gopi Chand who sustained a minor injury on the right cheek, is said to be out of danger. (ANI)
Pelicans All-Star Anthony Davis has been ruled out for tonight's game against the Rockets with a groin injury.
He is averaging 25.9 points and 10.9 rebounds this season.
Instead, the 24-year-old Stockton native welcomed 2017 at St. Joseph's Medical Center after giving birth to a 7-pound, 8-ounce baby boy. New Year's Eve was a long day for Martinez, she said, as she held Zayn.
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You can now buy SkyWest flight tickets. Flights will begin Dec. 1.
You can now start booking jet flights out of Quincy Regional Airport.
Quincy's new airline, SkyWest, will fly under the United banner. SkyWest is set to start flying out of the Gem City in December, but you can already book flights online. SkyWest flights will hold up to 50 passengers and will fly to and from Chicago's O'Hare International Airport.
Prices vary depending on market conditions, such as travel demand and holidays. Local travelers said they're ready for the change.
"Right now when you fly to St. Louis you some times have to take another connection to a different airport and this way a lot of direct flights leave out of Chicago," said traveler Olivia Busbey.
Flights will be leaving from Quincy at 8:08 a.m. Monday through Saturday and 6:23 p.m. Sunday through Friday.
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Express Online polled more than 24,000 readers to see where they thought Rodriguez would be playing next season.
It comes with his Real Madrid career hanging by a knife-edge and Europe’s big boys circling.
And it was a move to United that came out on top with 29 per cent of the 24,700 votes.
Second in the running was Liverpool with 23 per cent while 17 per cent believed Rodriguez would still be at the Bernabeu next season.
Chelsea (12 per cent), Barcelona (4 per cent) and any other club (15 per cent) made up the other options.
Despite the uncertainty over his future, boss Zinedine Zidane has expressed his love for the for the player.
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Washington hospital says the congressman shot during a baseball practice is in critical condition following surgery.
MedStar Washington said in a tweet Wednesday afternoon that Rep. Steve Scalise “was critically injured and remains in critical condition.” It provided no further details about him.
Scalise was among several people wounded when a rifle-wielding attacker fired on Republican lawmakers on a baseball field in Alexandria, Virginia, outside Washington. The attacker was shot and later died.
The hospital said another victim of the shooting is in good condition. It did not identify the victim.
ISTANBUL (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Ankara to meet his Turkish counterpart, following visits to Syria and Egypt.
Putin and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan are meeting Monday evening to discuss developments in Syria and the Middle East, as well as bilateral relations, according to the Turkish president's office.
Putin and Erdogan met several times this year and regularly talk on the telephone as they and Iran work to broker a solution in Syria.
Relations between the two countries were tense after Turkey shot down a Russian fighter jet for violating its airspace in 2015. But the two have since restored bilateral relations.
Putin and Erdogan are expected to hold a joint news conference after their meeting.
Police have charged a 57-year-old man from Bridgnorth with rape.
Mark Hemmings, of Tasley Close in Bridgnorth, was charged yesterday.
The charge relates to an attack on a 36-year-old woman in Telford in February 1993.
He is due to appear at Telford Magistrates’ Court today, Friday 6 October.
The Supreme Court is next week set to rule on a set of appeals against deportation by eight Turkish officers who sought asylum in Greece after July’s failed coup in Turkey.
Last week, lawyers representing the Turkish officers asked for the appeals to be heard jointly, a request that was rejected by Supreme Court prosecutor Xeni Dimitriou.
Instead, the court’s criminal section will hold three hearings next week – on January 10, 11 and 13 – to consider the appeals.
Also pending at the Supreme Court are appeals by the officers against three decisions by the Council of Appeals Court Judges which called for three of the five servicemen to be deported.
The lawyers representing the Turkish officers have argued that their clients have no chance of a fair trial in Turkey and face the risk of torture or even death.
Newcastle United legend Shay Given believes Mohamed Salah will stay at Liverpool beyond this season.
The 25-year-old has been in a spectacular form since joining the Anfield giants last summer, scoring 41 goals in 46 appearances across all competitions.
On Sunday, the attacker was rewarded by his colleagues for his exceptional performance this term with the PFA Player of the Year prize.
And the ex-England international admitted that the desire to make history with the Reds should make the former Roma star remain with the club.
"There will be clubs sniffing around him so it will be interesting to see what Liverpool do," Given told Premier League Daily.
"He seems like a genuine guy and I think he will want to make a bit of history of his own at Liverpool. They are a big club, so why not keep hold of him?
“Jurgen Klopp is getting the best out of him and that will stand him in good stead for the future and I think he will stay at Liverpool."
The ceremony was attended by Waleed Al Sayegh, Director General of Sharjah Finance Department, all directors of departments, and all employees and of the Department from various administrative units.
Waleed Al Sayegh honoured work teams that qualified for the second phase of this initiative, which was based on the strength of the idea and its positive impact on the performance and level of the department.
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CANFIELD, Ohio (WKBN) – The Mahoning County OVI Task Force will conduct a sobriety checkpoint during the weekend of Dec. 15-17.
Details about where and when will be released later in the week. WKBN will publish these details once they are released.
There will also be local saturation patrols throughout Mahoning County this week and weekend.
The BAU is called to Oklahoma to investigate a murderous clown terrorizing the sleepy town of Guymon, on Criminal Minds, Wednesday, March 21 at 10/9c. Only CBS
Police Scotland is appealing for information after the theft of a JCB Telehandler forklift.
The incident took place between 12pm and 3pm on Friday, April 14. The forklift was stolen from a site on Trinity Road, Brechin.
If anyone has any information regarding this incident can they please contact Police Scotland on 101, or speak with a local officer, quoting Crime Reference number CR/009295/17.
in the period during Game 7 of the Western Conference semifinals at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Wednesday, May 11, 2016. (Tom Fox/The Dallas Morning News)
The Stars need to finish in the top three of the Central Division or in the top two in the wild-card race to qualify for the Stanley Cup playoffs. ROW -- regulation and overtime wins -- is the first tiebreaker for teams deadlocked in points with equal games played. Teams play 82 games.
Here's the latest look at where the team sits in the standings.
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TOWSON, Md. (AP) — Baltimore County police have apprehended a suspect in an armed bank robbery after he led them on a chase.
Police said officers responded to the PNC Bank in Towson just after 1 p.m. Sunday for a report of an armed bank robbery. Officers attempted to stop the suspect, but said he fled in a black sport-utility vehicle.
During the chase, the suspect’s vehicle drove off the road. Police arrested the man shortly before 2:30 p.m. in the Owings Mills area. They recovered a gun and an unspecified amount of money.
There were no injuries.
Police said the man is in custody. They did not immediately release his name.
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Baku. 21 February. REPORT.AZ/ A book "Arshin mal alan - 100" was published with the support of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, dedicated to the creativity of great composer Uzeyir Hajibeyli.
Report informs citing the ministry's Information and Public Relations Department
According to ministry, the book, which dedicated to the 100th anniversary of staging "Arshin mal alan" operetta, includes U.Hajibeyli's memories on writing of the work, notes, manuscripts, various theater posters, announcements, invitations, photographs and other materials. Publication mainly consists of the materials, kept in Uzeyir Hajibeyli's Home Museum.
The book was developed of 3 subheadings named "Arshin mal alan on the Azerbaijani stage", "Arshin mal alan on the screens" and "Arshin mal alan in languages and on stages of various countries".
URI will try to improve fisheries management in Philippines
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The University of Rhode Island says it will use a $25 million federal grant to help improve the Philippines' struggling fishing industry.
The Coastal Resources Center at URI's Graduate School of Oceanography will implement the five-year project to increase fish stocks by improving fisheries management and building the resilience of fishing communities. It's expected to benefit up to 2 million people.
URI said Monday it's the single largest grant in the university's history.
It says the fishing industry in the Philippines is in peril, largely because of destructive fishing practices, typhoons and coastal degradation.
The center has partnered with the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines' U.S. Agency for International Development and a consortium of universities and non-governmental organizations. It is also working on fisheries projects in Africa and Central America.
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Kitchen appliances can take up way too much of your kitchen storage space. Consolidate your blender, food processor, and sprializer into one machine with this $95 Ninja Kitchen System.
Our readers voted a Ninja blender as their favorite blender, so you don’t have to worry about this not getting the job done. On top of the larger pitcher, it even comes with a personal smoothie cup for drinks on-the-go. The food processor work bowl can handle up to 3.5 cups of pureeing, mixing, chopping, and more. And, you’ll get three discs for the spiralizer to make spaghetti, fettuccine, and ribbon noodles out of the vegetables of your choice.
This machine normally sells for closer to $175, and today’s price is a good $50 less than the previous historic low, so grab one before they’re gone.
A severe thunderstorm watch issued for Niagara and much of southern Ontario has ended.
Environment Canada issued the watch for Niagara and areas along the south shore of Lake Erie earlier Wednesday. The watch was lifted at 1:35 p.m.
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Theresa May cannot lead the Conservative Party into the next general election but this is not the time for her to step down, according to David Cameron's former chief spin doctor.
In a personal film for This Week, Andy Coulson said the prime minister has two important jobs left to do before she leaves the political stage.
One was to hold an autumn reshuffle to "get shot of her self-obsessed foreign secretary" and promote potential leadership candidates, the second was to finish the Brexit deal, he said.
Maine to meet with public on plans to help plovers, terns
BATH, Maine (AP) — Maine wildlife officials are meeting with the public to talk about plans to try to preserve a couple of rare bird species in the state.
The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is holding the informational meetings about piping plovers and least terns. The meetings will take place at Bath City Hall at 7 p.m. on Wednesday and the Scarborough Municipal Office on Thursday at 7 p.m.
The plovers and terns are on the state's endangered species list. The state says Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands beaches support about a fifth of Maine's nesting population of piping plovers.
The state wildlife department protects nesting areas with temporary fencing. It also supervises a "predator management program" to remove species such as foxes and raccoons via trapping.
Sometimes your brain shuts off and your subconscious just takes over. We all know the feeling—walking into the kitchen and realizing you have no idea why. Or when you accidentally drive to work instead of the grocery store because it's Sunday. This AskReddit thread is full of harmless, and some not-so-harmless moments of losing one's mind, by keeping it on autopilot for way too long.
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Getting undressed for a shower, needed to pee, threw my clothes into the toilet.
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Taking my husband out for his birthday to his favorite place, auto pilot drove to work and parked. He didn't say anything because he thought it was hilarious.
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Greenville Police are investigating a shooting that occurred at Gordon and Anderson Streets. One man was shot in the leg, but his injuries were not life-threatening. No suspect has been identified and no arrest was made. The investigation is continuing.
Leslie gets a newspaper reporter to do a story about her and the park idea, but becomes upset when she finds out that the reporter slept with Mark.
The New York Times: To escape an abusive marriage, Wida Saghari struggled for five years to finalize a divorce. When it was done, she thought, finally, she could get some peace. Instead, she had stepped into a different kind of hell. Click here to read more (external link).
Mississippi imposing nation's toughest 15-week abortion ban
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi's governor has signed the nation's tightest abortion restrictions into law.
Republican Gov. Phil Bryant signed House Bill 1510 on Monday afternoon. It becomes law immediately and bans most abortions after 15 weeks' gestation. Bryant has frequently said he wants Mississippi to be the "safest place in America for an unborn child."
The law's only exceptions are if a fetus has health problems making it "incompatible with life" outside of the womb at full term, or if a pregnant woman's life or a "major bodily function" is threatened by pregnancy. Pregnancies resulting from rape and incest aren't exempted.
Abortion rights advocates are calling the law unconstitutional because it limits abortion before fetuses can live outside the womb. The owner of Mississippi's only abortion clinic opposes the law and has pledged to sue.
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Like the road to hell, liberal ideas usually are paved with good intentions. But, as Ronald Reagan once said, “The trouble with our liberal friends is not that they are ignorant, but that they know so much that isn’t so.”…
March 28 Taiwan Semiconductor Co Ltd:
* Says it will use undistributed profit to pay cash dividends of T$ 2.5 per share to shareholders for 2016
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Manchester City have opened an 11-point lead at the top of the Premier League, following their 2-1 win over Manchester United on Sunday evening.
Pep Guardiola took complete control of the Derby from the blast of referee Michael Oliver’s whistle at Old Trafford and took the lead through David Silva.
Silva fired in a loose ball inside the area, after Romelu Lukaku headed it into his path.
However, Marcus Rashford profited from another defensive mix-up to equalize before the break.
Lukaku’s attempted clearance ricocheted back into the area, for Nicolas Otamendi to fire in the winner.
It was City’s 14th consecutive win in the Premier League.
In earlier matches, Arsenal were held to a 1-1 draw at Southampton .
Liverpool’s clash with Everton also ended 1-1.
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Ladies have lunched today for the Lindsey Lodge Hospice.
They enjoyed a Robbie Williams tribute act at Grange Park Golf Hub.
The Lindsey Lodge Hospice provides free care for people in North Lincolnshire and their friends and families who have life limiting illnesses.
Others have also been pulling out all the stops to raise money for the Lindsey Lodge Hospice, including a window cleaner who is providing his services in exchange for donations to the hospice.
And a special choir will be staged at St Lawrence’s Church, on Church Lane, Scunthorpe.
It is being held by the Scunthorpe Male Voice Choir.
Conducted by Daniel Fields, they will be joined by soloist Carolyne Storey accompanied by Nicholas Sykes and pianist James Longden. Guests will also be able to take part in a charity raffle and enjoy refreshments.
Some members who stopped by Dubuque, Iowa-based Dupaco Community Credit Union recently got a surprise interaction with an unexpected MSR – their congressman.
U.S. Rep. Rod Blum serves Iowa’s first congressional district, and the Republican lawmaker recently spent a day at Dupaco’s Sycamore branch learning the ins and outs of the credit union movement, even working briefly as a teller.
A man was cut free from his vehicle and taken to hospital after a crash involving three cars close to the border of Sheffield and Derbyshire.
Firefighters were called to the collision on Rotherham Road, near Eckington Cemetery, yesterday evening at around 8.30pm.
Crews had to cut the roof from one of the cars to rescue a man, who was taken to hospital with suspected neck and back injuries.
They cut the door from another car to free a second man, who was also taken to hospital.
Neither of the men, both of whom are believed to be in their 50s or early 60s, are thought to have sustained life-threatening or life-changing injuries in the crash.
Crews from Birley Moor and Staveley fire stations attended the scene of the collision.
A U.S. appeals court ruled that Mylan Inc's proposed generic version of the blood thinner Angiomax would not infringe on patents held by The Medicines Company.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit reversed a decision by a federal judge in Illinois who ruled for The Medicines Company.
Angiomax is The Medicines Company's top product. It accounted for $121.8 million of the company's 2016 revenue of $167.8 million. The larger share of the company's Angiomax revenue, $71.2 million, derived from royalties on an authorized generic version produced by Sandoz Inc, the generic arm of Novartis AG.
In ruling Mylan's generic version of Angiomax would not infringe The Medicines Company's patents, the Federal Circuit did not address whether those patents were valid.
Neither Mylan nor The Medicines Company immediately responded to requests for comment.
(Reporting by Jan Wolfe; Editing by Andrew Hay)
110,000 pupils to benefit from Home Grown School Feeding Programme in Ondo
The Ondo State Government says over 110, 000 pupils will benefit from the Home Grown School Feeding Programme which took off on Monday. Mrs Olubunmi Ademosun, Special Adviser to Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu on Multilateral and Inter Governmental Affairs, made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Akure. […]
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Dwight Howard has finalized a buyout with the Brooklyn Nets and will sign a 1-year deal for the tax MLE with the Washington Wizards once he clears waivers, league sources tell The Athletic.
Scorpio Books with Dave – February 15th
Dave is in to talk about the novel “Prussian Blue” by Phillip Kerr, and also has an important announcement about the store.
“We are, at heart, space travel agents," writes Olivia Koski and Jana Grcevich, tongues gently in cheek. Vacation Guide to the Solar System is constructed around the idea of high-end adventure trips to neighboring planets but it’s also an informative, easy-to-digest travelogue of places human feet have yet to touch. The science-education authors offer many interesting tidbits, such as NASA’s current requirements for astronauts in training, along with descriptions of each planet. “If you’re looking for a sun-filled holiday, there is no better place than Mercury," they advise. Though stripped of its designation as a planet, Pluto is still breathtaking for its mile-high pink-hued mountains. “Assuming you survive the journey," the authors add, “you will cherish the memories you bring back for the rest of your life."
An NYPD lieutenant was busted for DWI in Queens early Wednesday after he crashed into another car, police said.
Lt. Sunil Singh, 38, collided with the other car while allegedly driving drunk on Rockaway Boulevard near 117th Street at about 2:30 a.m., according to police.
He was arrested for driving while intoxicated and refusing to take a breath test, police said.
Singh’s arrest comes two days after another cop was busted for drunkenly crashing his car in Brooklyn and then punching a good Samaritan who tried to stop him from fleeing the scene.
Officer Tanvir Ahmed, 28, crashed his 2013 Nissan Altima into another vehicle at Avenue P and Ocean Parkway in Midwood around 9:30 p.m. Monday, police said.
On Friday, February 10, boxing fans were treated to a fight of the year candidate between junior welterweights Ivan "The Beast" Baranchyk of Brooklyn, NY and Arizona's Abel Ramos. The bout took place at the Buffalo Run Casino in the main event of ShoBox: The New Generation.
Start the conversation, or Read more at Boxing Scene.
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Theatre insider Tim Scott joined us in studio to talk about a few shows showing right now in the metro that we need to check out.
Fishing on a diversified fishery brings moments of excitement along with utter disappointment. After recently fishing a Bassmaster College Series event on Cherokee Lake in Tennessee, the different habits of smallmouth bass, largemouth bass and spotted bass were made evident.
The Ras Al Khaimah Court of Appeals heard that a Gulf man accused of stealing Dh130,000 as well as gold and watches from his fiancée's house bought her a car and gifts with the stolen money, according to Arabic daily, Emarat Al Youm.
Last May, the criminal court sentenced the accused to two years' imprisonment and to be deported from the country.
The defence lawyer, Mahmoud Shabel, said that his client is suffering with psychological issues including depression, sleep disturbances, and aggressive and emotional behavior that makes him lose control of his actions. He requires continuous treatment.
He explained that the defendant was under the influence of mental illness when he stole the items.
“Lucky For Life” Winning Ticket Holder Has Yet To Come Forward
The player has the option of receiving $25,000 for 20 years or a lump sum cash payment of $350,000
A winning “Lucky for Life” lottery ticket was sold at a store in Hettinger.
The ticket was sold at Central Dakota Cooperative. The winning numbers were drawn on Monday night.
The player with the winning ticket has the option of receiving $25,000 for 20 years or a lump sum cash payment of $350,000.
The winner has 180 days from the date of the drawing to claim the prize.
It is the fourth Lucky for Life winner since the game was launched in 2016.
If you’re anything like us, you’ve probably been doing your best to completely forget that Furbies were ever a thing, so we understand if you’re initially hesitant to watch this video — but trust us, it will be worth it.
RELATED: These 8 things a 90s kid would remember will give you some serious nostalgia
The video — which was uploaded to the popular “Hydraulic Press Channel” on YouTube by Finnish factory owner and engineering nerd Lauri Vuohensilta — features one of the most annoying toys ever made being crushed by a powerful hydraulic press. It’s remarkably satisfying, unless you happen to be really fond of Furbies.
Vuohensilta really enjoys crushing stuff with his machines. His channel is loaded with different videos of him crushing a variety of objects, such as bowling balls, and even diamonds!
When a dozing Uber driver journeying from Philadelphia to New York decided to switch seats with his passenger so he could steal some shut-eye, his passenger became a speed demon who allegedly outsped state cops through numerous upstate towns before crashing to a stop. Last week, Corey Robinson filed a lawsuit blaming Uber and his 20-year-old Bronx passenger Juan Carlos for negligence after Carlos took the wheel of his 2016 Hyundai Sonata and clocked nearly 90 miles an hour while fleeing the police on a New York interstate.
Start the conversation, or Read more at The Daily Beast.
MELBOURNE, Aug 15 (Reuters) - Australia opening batsman David Warner was a victim of friendly fire when he was struck in the neck by a bouncer from team mate Josh Hazlewood and retired hurt during an intra-squad match in Darwin on Tuesday.
The pugnacious lefthander dropped his bat and slumped to his knees after his attempted hook shot went awry at Marrara Oval but quickly picked himself up and walked off the ground unassisted.
Vice-captain Warner was dismissed for four in the first innings and had only made two from 14 balls when he was struck, denying him time in the middle before Australia's two-test tour of Bangladesh.
Cricket Australia tweeted that he was "recovering" from the blow, without elaborating on his condition.
The squad depart for Bangladesh on Friday ahead of the first test in Dhaka which starts on Aug. 27.
(Reporting by Ian Ransom; Editing by Greg Stutchbury)
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Hollywood star Tom Cruise was injured during a building-jumping stunt on the set of his upcoming film “Mission Impossible 6”.
The 55-year-old actor was here on Sunday when he attempted to leap from a rigging onto a building but he fell short of the mark and hit the building, reports tmz.com.
In a video, one can see Cruise limp away and then collapse. He then limps back to the edge of the building and and is pulled away by crew members on the safety team.
About Mind and Memory Garden Club
Year-round assisted gardening for people living with dementia and other support needs. The club takes place in a dementia-friendly garden or indoors at a welcoming community centre in Worthing. The structured but relaxed and flexible programme of garden-related activities is run by an experienced horticultural therapist and can increase wellbeing through enjoyment, anxiety reduction, stimulation and social interaction. Members of the group feel part of the community and are proud of their achievements. Tasks are adapted to suit changing abilities and interests and the emphasis is on providing a positive experience. Referrals are taken from Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Memory Assessment Service, Alzheimer's Society, Adur and Worthing Councils' 'Going Local' and other agencies as well as self-referrals.
Volunteers are needed to help with a trash pickup along LA 55 near the Joyce Wildlife Management Area on March 24.
The event will begin at the public boat launch in Manchac at 8 a.m. The Manchac Greenway Committee, which is hosting the event will provide drinks for volunteers and Entergy will provide lunch.
If interested in participating or for more information, contact Frank Neelis at 225-223-2222 or bucktree@bellsouth.net or Ben Taylor at 985-974-1810 or maurepas@charter.net.
Joyce WMA is located five miles south of Hammond in Tangipahoa and Livingston parishes. For more information on Joyce WMA, go to http://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/wma/2774.
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Enrique Gonzalez scores on a trick play, but EC North falls to River Falls
Nolan Hellegers scores right before halftime as the Crickets top the Thunder
Four middle school students were evacuated safely Tuesday from a school bus that had caught fire.
The incident happened about 3:50 p.m. at Rocky Top Middle School, 14150 York St., according to the Thornton Fire Department.
The Adams 12 Five Star School’s bus was loading after classes had been dismissed for the day when the driver noticed smoke streaming from the engine, said Sabrina Iacovetta, a fire department spokeswoman.
“The bus driver did exactly what she is trained to do, get everyone off the bus immediately,” Iacovetta said.
Firefighters were called to the school, and the fire was extinguished. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
From Tim Blair who titled his post This Doesn’t Happen. I’m merely posting it as a public service message since this is the sort of thing that must come to a stop immediately.
And it is an absolute protocol in Australia, which I have never seen violated, that in getting in and out of a lift, it is women and children first.
I wonder whether this is related to Tim’s other story about Julie Bishop.
Ms Bishop told the Women’s Weekly event in Sydney that when other women joined cabinet, they made “a little deal”. “It didn’t matter what the other woman said, the rest of us would say, ‘oh, that is brilliant!'” she said.
Which I am sure it always was.
WASHINGTON — The federal government ran a $668 billion budget deficit for the just-completed 2017 fiscal year. That's $82 billion more red ink than the government produced last year.
The Congressional Budget Office based its findings on preliminary Treasury reports.
The worsening deficit picture comes as Congress digs into its pockets for tens of billions of dollars more for hurricane relief. Lawmakers are also working toward a round of tax cuts that could add $1.5 trillion in debt over 10 years on top of already grim projections.
Washington isn't focusing much on the deficit these days, following the lead of President Donald Trump. The president has ruled out cuts to big benefit programs that drive the deficit's growth.
British students have become ‘moaning snowflakes’, according to novelist and university lecturer Tibor Fischer. In a piece penned for this newspaper last week, Mr Fischer decried the low intellectual standards at British universities, as well as the growing demands of students for extra time for essays and exams. The modern university system has developed a ludicrous ‘Everyone Must Pass’ attitude, he believes.
As a recent graduate, you might expect me to be appalled by the novelist’s arguments. Indeed, I needed extra time in my own exams, having recovered from a serious illness five years ago. I should be in a perfect position to rebut his criticisms.
It may surprise you to know, however, that I largely agree.
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — A new bill seeks to designate Sasquatch as the “official cryptid” of Washington state.
A cryptid is defined by Oxford dictionary as an “animal whose existence or survival is disputed or unsubstantiated.”
The bill, sponsored by Republican Sen. Ann Rivers of La Center, was introduced this week.
The measure says that Sasquatch — also known as Bigfoot or Forest Yeti — has “made immeasurable contributions to Washington state’s cultural heritage and ecosystem.”
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Christine F. Redfield has joined the Rochester office of Tully Rinckey PLLC as a senior associate. Redfield is a family and matrimonial attorney who focuses her practice on divorce and child custody cases, as well as all Family Court matters including child support, domestic violence and adoptions, plus estate matters and real estate. She previously worked as ...
A New York store clerk has a broken jaw after two men hurled avocados at him during a dispute caught on security video.
The 21-year-old victim also suffered a severely bruised eye and underwent surgery on his jaw.
The video shows the clerk grabbing his head after an avocado hits him. Another worker tries to dodge the produce projectiles.
May 3 Sprint Corp reported a smaller quarterly loss on Wednesday, as the No. 4 U.S. wireless carrier added more postpaid phone subscribers.
The company, majority owned by Japan's SoftBank Corp, said net loss narrowed to $283 million, or 7 cents per share in the fourth quarter ended March 31, from $554 million, or 14 cents per share, a year earlier.
Net operating revenue rose 5.8 percent to $8.54 billion. (Reporting by Laharee Chatterjee in Bengaluru; Editing by Sai Sachin Ravikumar)
Looking for woman who backed into a “light blue Cadillac” (actually a silver Chrysler) at the Dollar General in Braidwood Wed., June 14th, late a.m. 815-476-6846 cc25a-26b
Police: Brother of woman stabbed to death knocks out suspect
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — Authorities in Alabama say the man accused of fatally stabbing his girlfriend was knocked out by her brother who tried to stop the attack.
AL.com cites a release from Mobile police that says officers responding to a report of a stabbing early Monday found the 49-year-old woman had been stabbed multiple times by her 44-year-old boyfriend. The release says the victim's brother had stabbed and knocked out the suspect to stop the attack.
The woman died at the hospital. The suspect remains in critical condition at a hospital, where he's being guarded by police.
No identities have been released. Further details weren't immediately released.
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Information from: The Birmingham News, http://www.al.com/birminghamnews
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina guard Sindarius Thornwell was reinstated to the team Monday after missing the past six games because of an unspecified violation of athletic department policy.
The 6-foot-5 senior will be available when the Gamecocks open Southeastern Conference play at Georgia on Wednesday night.
Coach Frank Martin and athletic director Ray Tanner reviewed Thornwell’s situation and decided he could return.
Thornwell was the team’s leading scorer and rebounder when he was suspended before South Carolina’s game with Florida International on Dec. 4. At the time, the Gamecocks (10-3) were undefeated and ranked in the Top 25. They have gone 3-3 since, including a loss last Friday night at Memphis, and have fallen out of the rankings.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - A Florida sheriff's lieutenant is charged with driving under the influence after she was spotted driving backward and honking her horn in the middle of the night.
Pinellas County Sheriff's Lt. Christi Ruhtz also was fired from the department where she had worked for 19 years.
A deputy reported finding Ruhtz driving in reverse and honking her horn just before 2 a.m. Sunday in Largo.
The sheriff's office said Ruhtz performed poorly on a field sobriety test and initially refused a breath test as part of a criminal investigation. She did provide a breath sample, which is a condition of employment in such circumstances, and that test showed a blood alcohol level of .14. The legal limit is .08.
A phone listing found for Ruhtz was disconnected.
Mon, Jan 2: A video posted to Facebook shows a dramatic rescue of a deer, that fell through the ice on the Red Deer River.
Forbath was 3-for-4 on field-goal attempts (30, 22 and 27 yards), missing from 54 yards, in Sunday's 31-24 loss at Carolina. He also made his only extra-point attempt.
Forbath has made just four of his last nine field-goal attempts, but two of the misses were over 50 yards. He's been shaky at times this season, but his job security doesn't appear at risk.
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (AP) — Mets closer Jeurys Familia pitched an inning for Double-A Binghamton on Monday as he prepares to return from a 15-game suspension under Major League Baseball’s domestic violence policy.
Familia worked a 1-2-3 sixth inning against Portland in his first appearance this season, throwing six of his nine pitches for strikes. He is eligible to return to New York’s roster Thursday, when the team wraps a three-game home series against Philadelphia.
Familia’s suspension stems from an altercation with his wife last fall. He was arrested Oct. 31 on a simple assault charge, but prosecutors later dropped the case. Under the domestic violence policy, a player can be disciplined absent a criminal conviction
Familia can participate in up to six minor league games while serving the penalty.
LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — A retired Bolivian bishop tapped by Pope Francis to be a cardinal is furiously denying suggestions that he has a wife and children and is threatening legal action.
Toribio Ticona said Wednesday that he "has nothing to do" with the alleged actions and said he would bring a legal complaint if the claims continue.
Francis named the 81-year-old cardinal last week. Ticona says the accusations were disproven after they first emerged in 2011 and have "resurfaced as slander in an attempt to attack" the pope by "sectors that are hostile" to the pontiff.
The accusations recently appeared in the Catholic blog "Adelanto en la Fe" — "Forward in the Faith." It cites a 2011 complaint to local Catholic authorities that says Ticona had a family in a rural town.
Calling all Watsons: The Powerhouse Museum wants you to don your deerstalkers and dive into the fabulously intuitive world of Sherlock Holmes for free.
In honour of Sherlock Holmes and his trusty companion Dr John H. Watson, the exciting International Exhibition of Sherlock Holmes will be allowing all visitors named ‘Watson’ free entry on the weekend of August 26 and 27 – as well as half price entry for a friend.
The offer is valid at the Powerhouse Museum box office only, and participating Watsons will need to show photo ID. The exhibition, which is an interactive journey into the world of the world’s most famous detective, is on until Sunday October 8.
Like a bit of a snoop? Check out some of Sydney's best outdoor art exhibitions.
There’s a new way to take an Uber and as long as you don’t mind a little walking it’s the cheapest option.
Express Pool is the latest option for taking an Uber. Once you plug in your location, the new option will pop up on the bottom far left of your screen.
A quick trial test of Express Pool found the service to be a dollar cheaper than Uber Pool. However, you'll have to walk a block or two to be picked up by your driver.
The logic behind the new service is to help Uber drivers be able to drive in a straight line to pick up pool passengers. That way, there are no out-of-the-way stops.
However, it could mean for a slower pickup time. Also, with any Pool ride from Uber, you will most likely share the ride with other riders.
Despite walking out of the way and waiting a bit longer, a test of Express Pool still got riders to their destinations on time.
Over the past few years, having used technology to rethink its marketing strategies for its b2b partners, companies such as Shell, Gulf Oil, Castrol among others are using a bunch of new age tools to engage with the end customer: the truck, auto and bike driver. With community based apps and data-led targeting methods, lubricants brands are hoping to take the technological trail forward.
While such initiatives are paying back with greater recall and visibility, marketing experts are skeptical. Many see it as pulling out new tricks from an old hat that is well past its sell-by ...
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An extensive search for a missing man is underway in Grand Manan, N.B.
Mervin Fudge, 51, was last seen leaving his home on Route 906. He was reported missing to police around 9:15 a.m. Wednesday.
Police say his family is concerned for his well-being.
Police and firefighters from Grand Manan, as well as members of the Charlotte County Ground Search and Rescue, are searching the area where Fudge was last seen.
A drone and RCMP police dog services are also being used in the search.
Fudge is described as five-foot-six inches tall and 230 pounds. He is bald, has blue eyes and a goatee, and wears prescription glasses. He was last seen wearing green cargo shorts and a dark grey shirt.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact the Grand Manan RCMP.
Tucked away on the far east side of town is one of the largest commercial developments Aspen has seen in quite a while. The overhaul of the Aspen Club and the construction of a new wellness campus is an $80 million project. Aspen Public Radio’s Carolyn Sackariason walked the site with club owner Michael Fox, who gives us this update.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (PRESS RELEASE SC DHEC)- A section of Surfside Beach has been placed under a temporary swimming advisory, the Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) reported today.
“The area affected is at 16th Avenue North in Surfside Beach,” said Sean Torrens of DHEC’s Pee Dee Environmental Affairs office in Myrtle Beach. “Routine sampling yielded a 645 CFU/100ml at WAC-030.”
According to Torrens, temporary advisory signs are placed at the location.
For more information about beach water quality in the Myrtle Beach area, call DHEC’s Pee Dee EA office in Myrtle Beach at (843) 238-4378 or visit http://gis.dhec.sc.gov/beachaccess/ to view recent water sampling results along the coast.
SHANGHAI, June 15 (Reuters) - China's central bank left interest rates for open market operations unchanged on Thursday, despite its U.S. counterpart increasing its key policy rate overnight.
The rate for seven-day reverse repurchase agreements remained at 2.45 percent, the 14-day tenor at 2.60 percent and the 28-day tenor at 2.75 percent, the People's Bank of China said in a statement on its website.
Hours after the U.S. Federal Reserve raised interest rates in March, the PBOC lifted short-term interest rates in what economists said was a bid to stave off capital outflows and keep the yuan stable.
China's benchmark one-year lending and deposit rates have remained unchanged since October 2015. (Reporting by John Ruwitch and Winni Zhou; Editing by Kim Coghill)
Another week, another rc.
I'm not thrilled about how big the early 4.15 rc's are, but rc3 is
often the biggest rc because it's still fairly early in the
calming-down period, and yet people have had some time to start
finding problems. That said, this rc3 is big even by rc3 standards.
Not good.
Most of the changes by far are drivers (with a big chunk of it being
just syntactic changes for some doc warnings) with some perf tooling
updates also being noticeable. But there are changes all over: core
kernel and networking, kvm, arch updates and Documentation.
Anyway, I sincerely hope that things are really starting to calm down now.
Also, there's a known issue with x86 32-bit suspend/resume that I just
didn't get a good patch for in time for this rc. Soon.
Shortlog appended.
Linus
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - A man in his 20s was arrested on suspicion of trying to carry explosives onto a plane in western Sweden, police said.
The man was stopped as he tried to get onto a flight to another European Union state at Gothenburg's Landvetter airport on Thursday morning, police spokesman Peter Adlersson said.
A regular security check flagged up signs of explosive material in his luggage which was being tested, Adlersson added.
Local newspaper Goteborgs-Posten said the man was a German citizen and, citing an unidentified source, that his luggage contained the explosive TATP.
TATP, short for triacetone triperoxide, was used in the blast that killed 22 people outside a pop concert in the English city of Manchester in May.
(Reporting by Johan Ahlander)
The Grammys have always adored Adele, from the moment she stepped foot within their plush walls.
But despite a devotion that runs deep and a proven fidelity that so far has resulted in them being back in her arms by the end of the night, they haven't always treated her right.
As is the case with so many epic love affairs, Adele's relationship with music's biggest night has had her running the emotional gamut. Over the years on Grammys night she has experienced both the highest of highs as well as some simply awful moments—sometimes within just a few hours, if not minutes.
Seriously, has anyone ever traversed the peaks and valleys that Adele has in the course of her still young career?
President Trump telephoned Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer in an effort to revive health-care legislation, Axios reports.
“Although it’s not known what Trump proposed or how Schumer responded, word traveled fast among Republican lawmakers on Capitol Hill. The initial reaction among some Republicans was consternation, even though they didn’t know the upshot of the call.”
Said one well-wired Republican: “It codifies the Republicans’ failure on repeal/replace and shows the President can move without hesitation or ideological impediment to make a deal with the Democratss. It depresses the Republican base turnout in the midterms, as Trump voters are further disconnected from the Congressional wing.”
: Country's market regulator has classified mutual fund investments into five broad categories and said it would allow only one scheme per category with some exceptions, in an effort to help retail investors take decisions easily.The categories are equity, debt, hybrid, solution-oriented and others, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) said in a circular on Friday.Fund houses often face criticism for offering too many schemes, thus raising confusion among retail investors.The regulator said mutual funds must now submit proposals within two months to merge, wind up or change the attribute of schemes to align with the categories.
The Salina Police Department is investigating a vehicle that was stolen from a residence near downtown Salina.
Police Capt. Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that the car was stolen sometime between Sunday, April 22 at 9 p.m. and the following day at 7:30 a.m. at 221 S. 5th St.
The vehicle in question is a 2002 4-door Mercury Sable that’s grey in color. The license plate is a Kansas tag reading: 767 KYA.
The victim, a 65-year-old male, claims that the vehicle had been parked in front of the home with the key in the console of the car with the doors unlocked.
The value of the vehicle is $3,000.
MORIOKA, Japan — Simone Bolelli and Fabio Fognini defeated Ben McLachlan and Yasutaka Uchiyama in Saturday’s doubles as Italy took a 2-1 lead over Japan in the first round of the Davis Cup.
After splitting Friday’s opening singles, Italy gained the advantage after a 7-5, 6-7 (4), 7-6 (3), 7-5 doubles victory.
The winning country advances to the quarterfinals while the loser will have to win a playoff to remain in next year’s World Group.
Japan must now win both Sunday’s reverse singles to advance and end a three-year drought that includes losses to Canada, Britain and France.
Italy is bidding to reach the quarterfinals for the fifth time in six years.
LONDON, March 31 Britain said on Friday it had launched an investigation into suspected tax evasion and money-laundering by an unnamed "global financial institution" and some of its employees.
"The first phase of the investigation, which will see further, targeted, activity over the coming weeks, is focused on senior employees from within the institution, along with a number of its customers," the British tax authority, Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC), said.
HMRC said it could give no further details about the inquiry as it was an ongoing investigation. (Reporting by Michael Holden; eiting by Stephen Addison)
In white folks news…
Brigitte Nielsen Pregnant
At 54-years-old Brigitte Nielsen is expecting her fifth child.
The Danish actress who has sons ranging in age from 23 to 34 announced on Instagram that she’s pregnant in a post captioned, “family getting larger.”
If you can remember, Brigitte starred alongside Flavor Flav a.k.a. her “Foofie” in VH1’s “Strange Love” reality show where cameras followed their romance.
The 2005 reality show spinoff spurned after they began dating on VH1’s “The Surreal Life.”
Group accuse Buhari of sponsoring Biafran agitation
A pro-Biafra group, Salvation People, SP, said President Muhammadu Buhari is unwittingly sponsoring renewed agitations for Biafra by sideling the people of the South-East in appointments and citing of development projects. A statement signed by their leader, Osita Chukwuaganarinam, posited that had Buhari been fair to Ndigbo in appointments and citing of development projects, the […]
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April 24 (Reuters) - Wells Fargo & Co:
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About Pabulum Dementia Cafe - Diss
Pabulum Dementia Cafes provide support to people with dementia and their carers in a relaxed, cafe-style setting. A Pabulum Dementia Cafe provides a chance to meet others, enjoy activities and gain support. Reminiscence items are used to aid interaction, conversation and laughter. Carers may remain with those they care for throughout the session, or break away into another room to discuss issues relating to their caring role and provide mutual support. As well as being a great place to socialise, the Cafes are also a source of information and advice. Age UK Norfolk's information and advice services are also available and can provide contact to other relevant support organisations. In response to specific issues the Pabulum coordinator will arrange for specialists to visit the Cafes to talk about relevant services, support or facilities. Age UK Norfolk offers support to communities wanting to set up their own Dementia Cafes.
CNN Special Report with correspondent Randi Kaye "Justice for Jessica" explores the mysterious burning death of 19-year-old Jessica Chambers in 2014 and a small town's hunt for her killer. Watch Saturday, October 7, 2017 at 8 p.m. ET.
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The two men accused of killing a Coventry man found with serious head injuries are to go on trial today.
Stephen Weeks and Drew Thorpe both deny the murder of Lee Brooks, 36, who died in hospital five days after being found injured at a house in Hugh Road, Stoke, in August last year.
Weeks, of Hugh Road, and Thorpe, from Hollis Road, Stoke, were both arrested on the evening that Brooks was found hurt - August 26, 2016 - and initially charged with attempted murder.
Two men accused of Coventry murder to go on trial
However, following Mr Brooks' death, the pair were charged with murder.
Both Weeks, 47, and 19-year-old Thorpe entered not guilty pleas to murder at earlier hearings and will now stand in the dock at Warwick Crown Court.
The trial is set to last for around three weeks.
Reporter Ben Eccleston will be providing live updates from court. Follow along here.
BOSTON (AP) — Federal prosecutors say more than 20 people from Massachusetts and Rhode Island have been arrested on drug trafficking charges.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Boston announced Tuesday that the Drug Enforcement Administration along with state and local police conducted 12 searches in Boston, Fall River, New Bedford, Bridgewater and Providence, Rhode Island.
Court documents allege 23 suspects were involved in two drug trafficking operations, one based in Boston and the other in the Taunton area. They’re charged with conspiring to distribute heroin and fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid.
Acting U.S. Attorney William Weinreb says the defendants knew they were distributing “potent and potentially lethal” drugs.
Twenty-one suspects were ordered held following initial court appearances in Boston on Tuesday. Two others remain at large.
(Copyright (c) 2017 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.)
Old Navy will open 60 stores across the U.S. and remodel another 150 as parent Gap Inc. focuses its growth strategy on the discounted apparel brand, CNBC reports.
The report says the company meanwhile plans to close roughly 200 Gap and Banana Republic storefronts by 2020. Gap and Banana Republic have struggled to keep up with sales at sister brands Old Navy and Athleta.
CNBC reports the majority of the remodeled Old Navy stores will get updated fixtures, fitting rooms, bathrooms and checkout areas, while the new store openings will focus on open-air centers and street-level locations rather than traditional enclosed shopping malls.
"We've moved to where the customer is," Gap CEO Art Peck told CNBC.
The report notes Gap is fighting to keep pace specifically with Amazon, which is set to become the top clothing retailer in the U.S. this year.
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Watch what happens when Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb spend a day touring beautiful Florence, Italy. From seeing Michelangelo sculptures to enjoying wine while taking to the Arno river under the famous Ponte Vecchio, the pair show you some of the best sites to see. (Travel Courtesy of @VRBO)
The City of Green River is hosting its 5th annual Earth Day Fair event on Friday, April 21, 2017.
The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Island Pavilion in Green River.
This year’s theme is “Living Green is Second Nature.” The Earth Day event celebrates progress, hope, and innovation through fun and creative public outreach and educational exhibits, presentations, and performances.
Visitors can learn about environmental issues and solutions in a fun, family-friendly atmosphere of celebration.
West Ham hoping to sign Arsenal’s Olivier Giroud
West Ham United are plotting a move to sign Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud this summer, according to the London Evening Standard .
France international Giroud, who played in last night’s victory over England in Paris, was not a guaranteed starter for the Gunners last season and is rumoured to want a move away from the Emirates Stadium if manager Arsene Wenger tells him he will have to settle for a place on the bench again next term.
Alexis Sanchez and Danny Welbeck were both preferred at different stages of the 2016/17 campaign, while Wenger is likely to strengthen his attacking options before the start of next season.
But the Arsenal boss is reportedly eager to keep his compatriot in north London. He has always backed the 6ft 4in striker, even when he has come in for criticism from fans and media alike.
Giroud, aged 30, is under contract with the Gunners until June 2019 and would still command a sizeable fee if he moves on this summer.
About half of Quebecers surveyed in a new poll say they'd be in favour of preventing migrants from crossing illegally at the Canada–U.S. border.
The numbers, gathered this week in a poll commissioned by SOM-Cogeco Nouvelles, show that 51 per cent of respondents were in favour of blocking direct access at the border.
The results indicate that younger people, university-educated people and those living in the Montreal area were less likely to agree with the idea of tighter controls at the border.
Meanwhile, 56 per cent of all people polled said they don't believe it's acceptable that migrants bypassing normal immigration procedures be treated as a priority.
Of those surveyed, 39 per cent said they feel that the large influx of migrants will make Quebec less safe.
The poll was conducted Aug. 9 and 10, surveying around 1,037 Quebecers, aged 18 and up.
The maximum margin of error calculated was around 3.6 per cent.
FOR all their troubles, Brisbane somehow find themselves in sixth spot on the ladder.
It’s a position John Aloisi’s men can’t give up if they want to get something out of what has truly been a season to forget.
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The Roar regain Fahid Ben Khalfallah from suspension in a boost to their chances against Melbourne City, but key midfielder Thomas Kristensen is touch and go with a hamstring problem.
City need to find a new source of goals — and quickly — with Ross McCormack returning to Aston Villa after the conclusion of his loan spell, and Bruno Fornaroli not yet ready to come back.
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Rome, December 11 - Some 53% of children abused to produce kiddy porn were aged 10 or less in 2016, UNICEF said in a report titled 'childhood around the world 2017: children of the digital age' on Monday.
DURANGO, Colo. (KRQE) – A Durango mountain biker was struck and killed by lightning this past weekend.
The Durango Herald reports, 24-year-old John Daniel Huisjen, was biking near Lizard Head Wilderness close to Telluride, with his girlfriend.
She says they got caught in a sudden lightning storm and tried to seek shelter below the tree line.
The lightning still found them, striking Huisjen.
Despite there being an off duty EMT in the area, Huisjen could not be saved.
The girlfriend was taken to the hospital, with non-life threatening injuries.
Huisjen was a student at Fort Lewis College.
Michigan business leaders are traveling on Tuesday to the International Paris Air Show with a mission to grow export opportunities in the aerospace sector.
Ten companies are joining the seven-day trip led by Troy-based nonprofit Automation Alley in partnership with the Michigan Economic Development Corp.'s International Trade Program, according to an MEDC news release.
The companies will be exhibiting in the U.S. pavilion at the show and attending prearranged meetings and other networking events, the news release said.
The 52nd International Air Show in Paris, held in odd years, takes place June 19-25.
Michigan companies attending include:
President Donald Trump’s chief trade adviser issued his first detailed criticism of the World Trade Organization Monday, blasting the global commercial arbiter for “losing its essential focus” and becoming “a litigation-centered organization” that has failed to pay sufficient attention to enforcing existing rules.
While U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer didn’t mention China by name, he made Beijing a clear target in his speech to fellow trade ministers of the 164-member body at its biannual meeting this week in Argentina.
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The first openly lesbian superintendent of Grand Canyon National Park, Chris Lehnertz, came to CU Boulder on Friday. She talked about the future of the National Park Service and her role in fixing ongoing sexual harassment issues in the organization.
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Rockingham County Circuit Court Clerk Chaz Haywood swears in, from left, new city Electoral Board member Roberta McCorkle and newly reappointed member Sandra Price-Stroble as returning board member Jane Grant Burner looks on at Monday's meeting. Rockingham County Circuit Court Clerk Chaz Haywood swears in, from left, new city Electoral Board member Roberta McCorkle and newly reappointed member Sandra Price-Stroble as returning board member Jane Grant Burner looks on at Monday's meeting.
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Quick Draw Midday' game
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the Indiana Lottery's "Quick Draw Midday" game were:
04-05-10-13-18-24-29-32-34-35-36-37-42-44-46-48-66-68-70-76, BE: 42
(four, five, ten, thirteen, eighteen, twenty-four, twenty-nine, thirty-two, thirty-four, thirty-five, thirty-six, thirty-seven, forty-two, forty-four, forty-six, forty-eight, sixty-six, sixty-eight, seventy, seventy-six; BE: forty-two)
The monsoon that delayed the DC-RSL game got the ExtraTime Live crew thinking about other crazy weather incidents in MLS history. Luckily, we had Stephen Keel on set to give us his crazy weather story from his playing days.
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China on Wednesday lashed out at Washington's unexpected statement that it will press ahead with tariffs and restrictions on investments by Chinese companies, saying Beijing was ready to fight back if Washington was looking to ignite a trade war.
Ross Quinn (left) and Luke Quinn became obsessed with the idea of becoming a tycoon
He had become infatuated with being a tycoon after meeting Virgin boss Richard Branson.
But he got rich by scamming clients who placed online orders for high-end goods such as spas, steam rooms, ride-on lawnmowers, log cabins and furniture.
Quinn ran a string of bogus online stores with his younger brother Luke, 27, who was said to be in awe of him.
Teesside Crown Court heard how the pair, from Coxhoe, Co Durham, had seven firms between them in a fraud that amounted to £530,000.
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Abby Martin talks to Venezuelans on the streets of Caracas and investigates the main claim that there's no free press, and that there is no food in the supermarkets.
Using hidden cameras, she takes you through local grocery stores and the underground black market currency exchange, the main source of inflation in the country.
Abby sits down with economist Pasqualina Curzio to learn more about the nature of the black market and chronic shortages of goods. Knowing that world leaders are calling for foreign intervention, Abby finds out if locals agree.
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — An Indianapolis church has placed statues of Mary, Joseph and the baby Jesus in a cage of fencing topped with barbed wired to protest the Trump administration's zero tolerance immigration policy.
The statues were erected Tuesday morning outside Christ Church Cathedral on downtown Indianapolis' Monument Circle and surrounded by the fencing.
The Episcopalian church's dean and rector, the Rev. Stephen Carlsen, says the display that's part of the church's "Every Family is Holy Campaign" condemns the nation's immigration policy that's holding families in detention centers at the U.S.-Mexico border.
He says the Holy Family was "a homeless family with nowhere to stay" and that the Bible says "we're supposed to love our neighbors as ourselves."
President Donald Trump recently ended his administration's practice of separating families detained at the border.
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Dallas Federal Reserve Bank President Robert Kaplan said Wednesday that the central bank's plans to begin trimming its $4.5 trillion balance sheet as soon as this year do not alter his view of the appropriate rate hike path.
Speaking to reporters in Fort Worth, Texas, Kaplan said he still expects three rate hikes this year as his "baseline" case. Some Fed officials have talked about pausing rate hikes when the balance sheet reductions begin, but Kaplan called such talk confusing. Kaplan is a voter on the Fed's policy-setting panel this year.
(Reporting by Marice Richter, writing by Ann Saphir; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
MOSCOW, April 3 Russia's state investigative committee said on Monday it had opened a criminal case over the St Petersburg metro blast on charges of a terrorist act.
The agency, which has sweeping powers, said it had sent a group of investigators to St Petersburg to look into the incident which killed at least nine people.
It said however that while it had opened a case under charges of terrorism, it would consider all other possible causes of the incident. (Reporting by Alexander Winning; writing by Sujata Rao)
Key public officials from the 1st District of Cebu backed the proposal of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to construct an 74-kilometer Metro Cebu Expressway from Naga City to Danao City.
Incumbent Naga City Mayor Kristine Vanessa Chiong, in a text message, welcomed the project proposal.
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“It’s a welcome development to ease the worsening traffic in the South of Cebu and hopefully this will also pave way for more businesses to invest here in Naga City,” said Chiong.
She also urged proponents to fasttrack its implementation.
Cebu 1st District Rep. Gerald Anthony “Samsam” Gullas also said the project will help ease traffic congestion in his district which composed of the cities of Talisay, Naga and Carcar, and the towns of San Fernando, Minglanilla, and Sibonga.
There are on the EurActiv.com story from Monday, titled Serbians seek justice for Kosovo's forgotten victims. In it, EurActiv.com reports that:
Hashim Thaci - now the president of Kosovo - is accused of leading a mafia-style network involved in assassinations and unlawful detentions. Calling their dead "second-class victims", Serbian families of civilians killed by Kosovo's ethnic Albanian rebels in the late 1990s hope a new court at The Hague will finally bring them justice.
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Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott has found motivate from last season’s playoff loss to Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers.
Kentucky officials say the National Park Service has added eight sites around the state to the National Register of Historic Places.
The Kentucky Heritage Council/State Historic Preservation Office said in a statement on Thursday it approved nominating the sites in May and they were submitted to the park service.
The sites include a Jewish cemetery in Middlesboro, a wholesale grocery warehouse in Richmond, a Victorian home school for girls in Louisville, a motel near Cave City, a church in Paducah and homes in Highland heights, Greensburg and Georgetown.
The National Register of Historic Places is an official list of historic and archaeological resources deemed worthy of preservation.
Musicians visiting Austin are often asked to play in some pretty unusual places. Like, for instance, the unfinished hallway of a KUTX staff member's East Austin home. But for Brent Cowles, the spartan setting provided the perfect opportunity to strip his 2017 single "Cold Times" down to the bare essentials and let his powerful vocals take center stage.
Joshua is preparing to take on Joseph Parker on March 31 in Cardiff as he looks to add another heavyweight belt to his set.
And while the next fight looks set to see Joshua take on Deontay Wilder, Hearn reckons a rematch with Whyte could be on the cards.
"I know that Joshua will fight Dillian Whyte again," Hearn told Sky Sports.
"I think if you asked him and said 'Tell me one fight in the division you want?' He could say Dillian Whyte, because he loved it, and he feels as though he wasn't his best, because he lost his rag a little bit.
"But he's improved so much and he loves having a tear-up, and he knows Dillian will give him a tear-up.
"He loves the build-up. He wants people to go at him at the pressers, AJ. But they seem to lose their bark a little bit when they're in front of him."
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Six men have been charged in relation to a disturbance at Lewes Prison in East Sussex.
A Sussex Police spokesman said there was "serious disorder" at the jail on 29 October 2016.
Five of men have been charged with prison mutiny. A sixth, Benjamin Drury, 32, of HMP Bristol, is charged with criminal damage.
The men have been summoned to appear at Brighton Magistrates' Court on 19 October.
The five on mutiny charges are:
Listen to Alabama coach Nick Saban make his last public comments before the top-ranked Crimson Tide faces Texas A&M on Saturday at 6:15 p.m. in College Station, Texas.
On the latest edition of "Hey Coach!" Saban discusses Texas A&M's dangerous ground attack, his favorite movies and the origin of the turnover drills Alabama practices.
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By a 30-23 split, Trump voters like a former Klan leader more than Hillary Clinton. But one of the real questions is whether or not they knew what a David Duke is. If it is not Duke basketball or Duke mayo, they may not care.
A fire that started in the ductwork of a Times Square restaurant quickly turned into a massive three-alarm blaze early Tuesday, fire officials said.
More than 140 firefighters responded to the blaze, which gutted the TSQ Brasserie at Seventh Avenue and West 49th Street at around 5 a.m.
The fire apparently started in the ductwork, allowing it to spread to other parts of the 12-story building.
Firefighters eventually got the flames under control.
No one was injured, according to city fire officials.
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Final and preliminary squads for 2017 Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon from January 14 to February 5: Final squads Group A Gabon Goalkeepers: Anthony Mfa Mezui (clubless), Yves Stephane Bitseki Moto (Mounana), Didier Ovono (Ostend/BEL) Defenders: Aaron Appindangoye (Laval/FRA), Bruno Ecuele Manga (Cardiff City/WAL), Franck Perrin Obambou (Stade Mandji), Johann Serge Obiang (Troyes/FRA), Benjamin […]
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Eminem has updated the Revival track “Nowhere Fast” to include an extra verse that slams the NRA.
Related: Eminem Takes On Social Media In New ‘Untouchable’ Lyric Video
The rapid-fire rapper and his guest, R&B singer Kehlani, waste no time digging into the organization.
“Sandy Hook, Stoneman Douglas, another lone wolf gunman/ Sometimes I don’t know what this world has come to/ It’s blowin’ up/ And this whole country is goin’ nuts and the NRA is in our way.”
With trademark fire and fury, he continues to blast the NRA by attacking the way it influences politicians and attacks the government for allowing it to happen.
“They’re responsible for this whole production/ They hold the strings to control the puppets/ And they threaten to take away donor bucks/ So they know the government won’t do nothin’ and no one’s budgin’, gun owners’ clutchin’.”
Later, Em adds, “They love their guns more than their children.”
Hear Eminem’s new version of “Nowhere Fast” below.
One man made a recent discovery finding his father’s artwork, including sketches of men from World War II.
GAZA (Sputnik) — A White House official said Tuesday that the United States would not insist on implementation of the principle of a two-state solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.
"We have not received any official notification from the White House… The idea of 'two states' was not a Palestinian proposal. It is an international proposal, and Palestine is complying with it," Zomlot said.
The concept of a two-state solution to the ongoing conflict between Israelis and Palestinians stipulates creation of "two states for two groups of people." It has long been viewed by the international community as the only realistic way to end the conflict.
Palestinians seek diplomatic recognition for their independent state on the territories of the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, which is partially occupied by Israel, and the Gaza Strip. Israel has been building settlements on the occupied territories despite objection from the United Nations.
Croquet- this involves hitting plastic or wooden balls with a mallet through hoops. The object of the game is to advance your ball through the course scoring points for each wicket and stake in the correct order and direction. The winner is the first side to score 14 wicket points and 2 stake points for each of its balls.In a timed game if the time expires, the team with the most points at the end of the time period wins.
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Rep. Chris Corley, R-Graniteville, shows his frustration by waving a white flag of surrender during debate over a the bill that removed the Confederate flag from the Capitol grounds in July 2015. Corley resigned Tuesday following accusations that he beat his wife.
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The study showed that 16% to 22% of millennial consumers, as well as those in Generations X and Z, have never subscribed to a pay TV service and are probably unlikely to do so in the future. The majority of survey respondents said they felt they were paying too much for the value they received from a traditional pay TV subscription.
YYY DJs Sammy Rawal, Nino Brown, Stunts, Yes Yes Jill and L Rock and headliner Tennessee rapper Bbymutha play hip-hop, R&B, soca, dancehall and club vibes. 7 pm-2 am. Free
NEW YORK - LONDON, MARCH 20, ARMENPRESS. Oil prices for 19 March:
WTI Crude Oil (Light Sweet) price at NYMEХ Stock Exchange down by 0.11% to $62.27 per barrel. Brent Crude Oil price at London’s IСE Stock Exchange up by 0.08% to $66.26 per barrel.
Barrel is the unit of measurement of oil volume. One barrel equals to 159.98 liter.
New York’s NYMEХ (New York Merchantile Exchange) is a US futures market founded in 1882. It ranks first in oil futures trade. Currently trade is carried out by the exchange’s two divisions, the NYMEX Division and the COMEX Division, the first one designed for trades of oil, gas, platinum, palladium, ethanol, coal, electricity and carbon dioxide emissions, the second one for gold, silver, copper and aluminum.
London Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) is a London-based options exchange and a leading operator of global exchanges founded in 1982.
April 6 Fanhua Inc
* Fanhua announces strategic investment from Fosun
* Fanhua inc says completion of a private placement of 66 million ordinary shares of co at us$0.44185 per ordinary share by fosun industrial holdings
* Fanhua inc says fosun holds 5.34% of equity interests in company post-closing Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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RICHMOND, Va. -- A slow-moving storm system will bring moderate to occasionally heavy rain to the region Tuesday into Wednesday, with most areas receiving between an inch and an inch and a half of rain. The best chance of rain will be Tuesday, with lower chances for rain on Wednesday.
We’ll have dry weather on Thursday, but slight rain chances will remain in the forecast for Friday and Saturday.
High pressure will build into the region late in the weekend, bringing us several days a very nice spring weather.
Temperatures will stay in the upper 50s and low 60s on Tuesday, with a rebound into the upper 60s for most areas on Wednesday. A slow warm-up into the low 70s will take place this weekend, but a big warm-up is expected next week. Highs will likely reach the 80s by the middle of next week.
The pattern does not favor a killing frost or freeze in the next week, and the odds for another freeze beyond 7 days are very slim.
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Olamide‘s #WoChallenge which is inspired by his latest single “Wo” has been trending for a while on social media with a lot of people uploading videos of themselves dancing online with the hashtag.
However, this particular group (@invadedinvaders) on Instagram took it a bit further by stopping commuters by the BRT stop at Maryland in Lagos to record their own video.
Watch the video below:
If you were one of the commuters, would you honk or watch the show?
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FIREFIGHTERS tackled a small fire in a refuse lorry at a council depot last night.
Two appliances from Fareham fire station were sent to Fareham Borough Council’s depot in Broadcut to the small fire at around 6.34pm.
It was due to the hydraulics in the electrical system and led to firefighters using three hose reels and four breathing apparatus to put out the flames.
The crew tackled the fire for a short while before standing down at 8.05pm.
SEOUL May 2 South Korean messaging app operator Kakao Corp said on Tuesday it will hold an extraordinary shareholder meeting on June 14 to vote on moving its shares to the country's main bourse.
Kakao, which is currently the second-most valuable company listed on South Korea's junior Kosdaq bourse, had said in April it was considering a move to the main bourse. (Reporting by Se Young Lee; Editing by Randy Fabi)
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Scpharmaceuticals Inc:
* RA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC REPORTS 16.2 PERCENT PASSIVE STAKE IN SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC AS OF NOVEMBER 17 - SEC FILING Source text for Eikon: (bit.ly/2Bzh23r) Further company coverage:
While the state has been declared a disaster area by President Donald Trump following the flooding, the wait for assistance may be a while for Camden County. Road and Bridge Administrator Lee Schuman says FEMA has not contacted him for their kickoff meeting.
LEE SCHUMAN - 14th June 2017
Schuman says the initial meeting in Jefferson City usually occurs two to three months after the declaration.
4:25 Seattle Channel segment examines rights of sanctuary cities, features undocumented mother of three Pause
2:25 Lummi community members prepare salmon to feed Standing Rock Sioux in North Dakota
0:32 Marchers walk through downtown Bellingham to protest Dakota Access Pipeline
1:55 Hundreds gather for 'Bellingham Stands with Standing Rock' pipeline protest
0:42 Standing Rock protesters block railroad tracks in Bellingham
2:03 #noDAPL protesters block Interstate 5 in Bellingham
0:22 Too icy to drive, truck driver takes a leap at Whatcom Falls Park
0:58 Plows clear snowdrifts on Highway 9 north of Nooksack
0:45 Driving Lake Terrell Road in whiteout conditions
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In this week's episode, we check out School of Rock frontman Justin Collette's dressing room, get the scoop on Fire and Air, reveal Frozen news and sit down with In the Body of the World's Eve Ensler.
To all those who offer expressions of love today, Valentine's Day, be it with flowers, chocolates, a card or simply telling someone they are loved. Gifts are great as well, but it's best to avoid household items such as vacuum cleaners and frying pans.
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Charlotte Hornets point guard Kemba Walker became the franchise leader (193) in career games of 20 or more points. Jason E. Miczek AP
THE TOWN OF FARMVILLE WILL CELEBRATE NATIONAL NIGHT OUT NEXT MONTH. DARRELL MOODY HAS THE DETAILS…
FARMVILLE’S NIGHT OUT…SET FOR TUESDAY, AUGUST 7th. RESIDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO FIGHT CRIME BY HOSTING NEIGHBORHOOD BLOCK PARTIES. YOU CAN BOOK A VISIT FROM THE FARMVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND McGRUFF THE CRIME DOG. LAST YEAR THERE WERE 9 DIFFERENT NATIONAL NIGHT OUT EVENTS IN NEIGHBORHOODS ACROSS TOWN…EARNING FARMVILLE 17th PLACE NATIONALLY AMONG COMMUNITIES WITH 15-THOUSAND OR FEWER RESIDENTS. TO PLAN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD EVENT…CALL THE FARMVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT BY JULY 21st.
Dr. Maria Pharr has been the president of South Piedmont Community College for less than a month, and is busy working to improve the school's campuses in Wadesboro, Polkton and Monroe. Pharr's first day on the job was Jan. 3. Since then, she said she has spent a lot of her time "listening and learning" to requests, ideas and what is happening in the community.
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After a Trumbull County judge ordered the removal of the Mecca Township Fiscal Officer, township trustees have filled the position.
Jennifer Mancini will now assume the position and will be sworn in soon.
This comes after a Judge ruled in favor of the Ohio Attorney General and township trustees, who filed a civil suit to remove Deborah Drawl, who they say failed to properly keep financial accounts and make reports for the township.
Trustee James Governor said Drawl's actions caused dozens of problems for the township.
"We didn't buy anything, we didn't do any roadwork this past year, other than patching holes, where we usually do a couple miles of roads every and tar," said Governor. "We had some other projects we didn't do that have kind of been on hold. We can't apply for grants because we don't know how much money is actually on any account."
The state auditors will assist the township in getting back on track.
Raikkonen not judging Liberty Media yet
Kimi Raikkonen says he will not judge Liberty Media until the next generation of F1 cars emerges in a few years' time.
Already, top teams are threatening to quit the sport and complaining about declining revenue, even though new owner Liberty says more spectators watched F1 in 2017.
Ferrari driver Raikkonen said: "They are trying to make it better, easier to follow and more involving the public.
"But it will only be in a few years, when the new regulations are in force (in 2021), that we will really see the impact of their arrival," he is quoted by Auto Hebdo.
"I think they're putting a lot of effort in, listening to everyone and asking the right questions. I think we'll see if it has been good when we get the new cars," Raikkonen added.
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ATLANTA (AP) — More than a week after the Falcons fell victim to the biggest comeback in Super Bowl history, an Atlanta zoo has named a cockroach after Patriots quarterback Tom Brady.
Zoo Atlanta says on its Facebook page that it had a bet with Rhode Island’s Roger Williams Park Zoo that called for the loser to name a baby animal after the winning team’s star quarterback. Both zoos figured the loser would be pretty bitter about the game, so they agreed the animal in question would be a Madagascar hissing cockroach.
The zoo introduced a whole family of cockroaches in a video Monday, including a tiny Tom Brady.
Brady and the Patriots came back from a 25-point deficit to defeat Atlanta 34-28 in overtime to win the team’s fifth Super Bowl title.
NEW ORLEANS — Gulf Coast residents are bracing for a blast of wind, heavy rain and rising water as Tropical Storm Nate threatens to reach hurricane strength before a weekend landfall.
The National Hurricane Center on Friday issued hurricane and storm surge warnings for southeast Louisiana and the Mississippi and Alabama coasts. The storm is forecast to dump 3 to 6 inches of rain, with isolated totals of 12 inches.
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards declared a state of emergency and mobilized 1,300 National Guard troops. Some are heading to New Orleans, where summer storms have exposed problems with the city’s pumping system.
Mississippi officials are providing sandbags in the state’s three coastal counties. The storm threatened to disrupt one of the coast’s biggest annual tourist events, the “Cruisin’ the Coast” auto show.
LONDON, April 3 British luxury brand Burberry said on Monday it would transfer its beauty business to U.S. group Coty in a deal that will bring in around $225 million plus ongoing royalty payments in a bid to revitalise the division.
Burberry said it expected the agreement to be broadly neutral to adjusted profit before tax in the 2017/18 transition year and accretive the following year.
"Working with a global partner of their scale and expertise will help drive the next phase of Burberry Beauty's development and position this business for future growth," said Christopher Bailey, Burberry's chief creative and chief executive officer.
The exclusive licensing agreement will take effect from October 2017, subject to regulatory approvals.
($1 = 0.7999 pounds) (Reporting by Kate Holton, Editing by Paul Sandle)
Bitcoin hit a fresh record high on Monday, continuing the rally from the weekend thanks to strong Japanese demand.
The price of bitcoin hit $4,251.02, setting a fresh all-time high, surpassing the record $4,225.40 hit on Sunday, according to data from industry website CoinDesk.
In the last week alone, bitcoin has added over $15 billion in market capitalization. And year-to-date, bitcoin is up over 320 percent.
There are four major drivers of the current rally.
× Talihina Man Dies In Rollover Incident On Valentine’s Day
LEFLORE COUNTY (KFSM) — A speeding driver died when he hydroplaned and struck a tree on Valentine’s Day.
David Curley, 58, of Talihina was pronounced dead at the scene, according to Oklahoma Highway Patrol.
The collision happened about 11 a.m. Tuesday (Feb. 14) in Hughes County.
Curley was speeding in a 2015 Ford truck, skid off the road and struck a tree, which caused the truck to flip, according to police.
He was pinned inside the truck for about two hours before he was freed by firefighters using the Hurst Rescue Tool. He was not wearing his seat belt when the incident happened, according to OHP.
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks with Attorney General Jeff Sessions on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol in Washington U.S They said they were told their son has been in a coma since his trial - when he was last seen in public - and they had learned of this only one week ago. Sessions recused himself from the Russian Federation investigation in March after the revelations of the two Kislyak meetings.
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Seager went 2-for-4 with a two-run double in a win over the Angels on Tuesday.
Seager's first-inning two-bagger gave the Mariners offense an early jump start, as it plated both Jean Segura and Mitch Haniger. The veteran third baseman has opened July with a pair of multi-hit efforts, and after struggling for most of the season, he's slashing .311/.354/.600 with a .403 wOBA and .289 ISO over the 48 plate appearances encompassing his last 12 games.
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1:17 Samoset Neighborhood Association looks to 2017 for continued improvements
0:49 Gene Gallo reflects on the loss of his wife
2:02 Manatee County residents fear heavy manufacturing will change lifestyle
0:58 Little Rebekah is Manatee's first baby of 2017
0:55 Woman saves neighbor's 80-pound mastiff in Christmas day fire
0:40 Suspect in armed robbery of Bradenton convenience store arrested
1:19 Fans honor Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher at Hollywood Walk of Fame
1:22 Acapulco Tropical co-owner on opening second Bradenton location
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A 42-year-old man who was crossing a Phoenix street against a red light Sunday evening died after being hit by a car, police said.
The man, whose name was not released Monday, was crossing Dunlap Avenue at Third Street when he was struck by a westbound vehicle that had the right of way, according to a Phoenix police statement.
The driver, a 57-year-old woman, was not suspected of being impaired or speeding at the time of the 6:30 p.m. incident, police said.
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A view of a sign that reads 'Don't shoot at us' at Nicaragua's Polytechnic University (UPOLI) during the seventh day of anti-government protests in Managua, Nicaragua, on April 24, 2018. EFE-EPA/Jorge Torres
A view of a Tree of Life during the seventh day of anti-government protests in Managua, Nicaragua, on April 24, 2018. EFE-EPA/Jorge Torres
Photo taken April 24, 2018, in Managua, Nicaragua, of the photos of young people killed in clashes with Nicaraguan police over the government's Social Security reforms. EFE-EPA/Jorge Torres
Nicaragua's National Police on Tuesday reported that two of its officers were killed and 121 injured during the massive protests that took place last week over the government's Social Security reform, a plan that the Daniel Ortega government ultimately revoked.
According to government media, the National Police provided the definitive report to Cardinal Leopoldo Brenes and said it regretted the deaths of its officers.
PARIS (AP) — Hundreds of white-jacketed chefs and other French dignitaries are paying tribute to Paul Bocuse, often referred to as the "pope of French cuisine."
Bocuse died Jan. 20 at 91 in Collonges-au-Mont-d'or, where he was born and had his temple to French gastronomy, L'Auberge du Pont de Collonges.
Renowned chefs lined the pews of the Saint-Jean Cathedral in the culinary mecca of Lyon for Friday's funeral.
Speakers celebrated "Monsieur Paul" and his contribution to French cuisine and its global image as both refined and convivial. He was a pioneer in branding his cooking and image, and creating a worldwide restaurant empire.
A fan of butter and fresh produce, Bocuse's specialties included truffle soup topped with a golden bubble of pastry and fricassee of Bresse chicken served in cream with morilles.
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A mum has written a touching tribute to the Santa in her local shopping centre who made her shy son’s grotto experience a magical one.
The mum, named Virri, shared the open letter on Imgur, alongside a photo of her son smiling down at Santa.
“Dear Mall Santa, I hope you see this,” she wrote on 11 December. “My one-year-old son was super shy and not having any of the Santa thing.
“Not quite in full tears, but I’m about 95% sure that I would have had the ‘super meltdown’ picture if we went anywhere else.”
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Bethenny Frankel Thanks, Kylie Jenner ... At Least I'm Straddling Something Tonight!
Bethenny Frankel's Valentine's Day ended with something long and hard.
Bethenny had to jump 2 fences to reach her $5 million Soho apartment Tuesday night. It was blocked by barricades which corralled a crowd trying to reach Kylie Jenner's pop-up store.
Bethenny was spotted earlier out with a mystery man, but doesn't look like he made it back to the apartment. Too bad ... she's very limber.
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Every so often different colored leaves can be fround still clinging to the trees in Tinker Nature Park. Tina MacIntyre-Yee/@tyee23/staff
A man the Summit County Sheriff's Office was looking for as part of an investigation into an earlier incident was killed Sunday morning when his car crashed into a tree at a high rate of speed in East Canyon. The Utah Highway Patrol said the 52-year-old Park City man had been involved in a "domestic situation" earlier Sunday.
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Denmark's A.P. Moller Maersk has given an upbeat outlook for container shipping, lifting its shares as investors looked beyond one-off second-quarter charges. It's also planning to take on the banks with a new finance venture. Laura Frykberg reports.
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The biggest, baddest and most powerful monster trucks on the planet are in Detroit at Monster Jam. Here are 20 things you didn't know and more fun facts about monster trucks as we go onto the field at Ford Field ahead of the big event scheduled for February 3, 2018 at 7pm. Tickets start at $15.
We even climbed into the driver's seat of Grave Digger.
FALL RIVER, Mass. (WPRI) – Two suspects were arrested in connection with an assault in Fall River that killed a man, according to the District Attorney’s office.
Dennis Cousineau, 63, of Fall River died from his injuries on Oct. 5 after being assaulted on Oct. 1.
Police say Scott Rodrigues, 44, of Somerset is being charged with murder and his co-defendant, Mendi Perry, 41, of Fall River is being charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon causing substantial injury. Both will be arraigned at Fall River District Court on Friday.
Police were on patrol at the intersection of Bedford Street and Albion Street when they saw Cousineau lying on the ground unresponsive with trauma to his face and head. He was immediately transported to Rhode Island Hospital where he died of his injuries on Oct. 5.
Police say an autopsy was conducted by the Rhode Island Medical Examiner’s Office, which ruled his death as a homicide on Oct. 6.
The investigation into the incident is ongoing.
Police closed Colo. 392 in both directions Wednesday morning after a crash involving a car and a motorcycle.
According to Colorado State Patrol Trooper Josh Lewis, officers responded to a crash at 7:47 a.m. at Colo. 392 and Weld County Road 55. Lewis said the driver of the motorcycle had only minor injuries after the crash, and the other driver was not injured. Lewis said police do not suspect drugs or alcohol played a factor in the crash.
By about 8:25 a.m. Wednesday, both lanes of Colo. 392 were reopened.
The Kremlin said that a meeting between Jared Kushner, U.S. President Donald Trump's son-in-law, and Russian state development bank Vnesheconombank was a routine business encounter.
"Tens of meetings were held and one of these meetings was with Kushner's company and with him. It is routine business," said Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov in a conference call with reporters.
(Reporting by Maria Tsvetkova; Writing by Kevin O'Flynn; Editing by Christian Lowe)
The Minnesota Vikings have finalized their trade with the Denver Broncos to acquire quarterback Trevor Siemian, to be their backup to free agent prize Kirk Cousins.
The Vikings announced the deal, which was agreed to last week, on Monday. According to the NFL transaction wire, the Vikings sent a 2019 fifth-round draft pick to the Broncos for Siemian and a seventh-round choice this year.
Siemian was a seventh-round selection by the Broncos. He started 24 games over the past two seasons, going 13-11 for the Broncos. For his career, Siemian has 30 touchdowns and 24 interceptions with a 59.3 percent completion rate.
The Vikings signed Cousins to a three-year, $84 million fully guaranteed contract last week.
We are verifying a concern raised by one of our viewers wondering why animals are often abandoned in the summer.
The viewer says it is common practice for owners to surrender their pets when they go on vacation rather than making arrangements to be boarded.
So we reached out to BARC Animal Shelter and Adoptions. They told us although it can happen, it usually doesn't.
It's more likely that an owner surrenders their pet due to a change in where they live, perhaps their apartment or home doesn't allow pets.
Also, people displaced from fires or floods, sometimes have nowhere for their pets to stay, so they drop them off at the shelter and hope their pet is still around when things start looking up.
So we can verify - it is not common practice to drop pets off at a shelter while the owner vacations.
BARC says dropping off a pet with hopes of picking them up later is a very risky thing to do - no matter the reason - because the shelter's goal is to get the pets adopted as soon as possible.
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The England team had a tough task on their hands but left fans overjoyed when they beat Columbia 4-3 on penalties.
Harry Kane, Marcus Ashford, Kieran Trippier and Eric Dier all scored when they stepped up to take a penalty.
Kane had previously scored early on the match leaving fans hopeful they would sail through to the quarter finals.
However, Yerry Mina scored a goal in the 93rd minute meaning the game went into extra time.
But how many people tuned in to watch England vs Columbia last night?
Russell Westbrook has been fined $10,000 and assessed a postgame technical foul for initiating a confrontation with Utah Jazz centre Rudy Gobert on Monday.
The league made the announcement Tuesday.
The Oklahoma City Thunder guard came onto the court as a substitution following a stoppage with 7:55 remaining in the fourth quarter of a 113-96 Game 4 loss to the Jazz. He intervened in an incident between Gobert and Oklahoma City backup point guard Raymond Felton.
Westbrook committed four fouls in the first half and finished with five. He had 23 points and 14 rebounds, but had just three assists and made 7 of 18 shots.
The Thunder trail the Jazz 3-1 and host Utah on Wednesday in an elimination game.
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Rome, December 11 - Some 53% of children abused to produce kiddy porn were aged 10 or less in 2016, UNICEF said in a report titled 'childhood around the world 2017: children of the digital age' on Monday. This was down from 69% in 2015. But the number of images of kids aged 11-15 was up to 45% in 2016, from 30% in 2015. Nine out of 10 URLs containing kiddy porn are located in five countries: Canada, France, Netherlands, Russia and the United States.
Arsenal players Shkodran Mustafi and Mesut Ozil have taken to social media to celebrate Germany qualifying for the 2018 World Cup.
Last night’s 1-3 win over Northern Ireland in Belfast meant Die Mannschaft booked their place in Russia next summer with a record of nine wins from nine games.
Defender Mustafi was an unused substitute at Windsor Park, while Ozil was not picked in the squad due to injury. He is currently in the gym at London Colney recovering from a knee problem.
Ozil wrote to his team-mates: “Congratulations, guys! Perfect World Cup qualifiers. Greetings from London.”
The Acadian Museum in Miscouche offers a historical look at the Island Acadians and a genealogy centre for those looking to trace their Acadian heritage. MISCOUCHE, P.E.I. - Opening of exhibition "Miscouche of Bygone Days'' at Acadian Museum in Miscouche commemorating 200th anniversary of parish of Miscouche.
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The Greenfield Police Department has released the following information:
Oct. 2
ARRESTS/CITATIONS
Scott Giffin, 43, Greenfield, was arrested for theft.
Amber Cooper, 36, Greenfield, was arrested for theft.
Oct. 3
ARRESTS/CITATIONS
Jeffrey Everhart, 57, Greenfield, was arrested for disorderly conduct by intoxication, open container and domestic menacing.
Oct. 4
ARRESTS/CITATIONS
Douglas Simmons, 48, Hillsboro, was arrested for attempted illegal purchase of pseudoephedrine.
Virgil Bryant, 52, Hillsboro, was arrested for abduction.
Terry Jackson, 60, Greenfield, was arrested for disorderly conduct by intoxication.
London was booked in Jackson County. (Photo source: Jackson Co. Sheriff's Department)
Actor Jeremy London was arrested and charged with one count of Domestic Violence Simple Assault Friday.
The charge is a misdemeanor and will be heard in justice court.
London was booked in Jackson County.
The actor starred in Mallrats, a comedy film in 1995. Other roles include Party of Five, I’ll Fly Away, and 7th Heaven.
We will update this story as more details become available.
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“I don’t really dream that much, you kinda get tired of them not coming true.”
Chicago hometown hero and artist, Chance The Rapper, channels the melancholy
Jodhpur: The Chief of US Air Force, General David L Goldfein, flew a sortie in the indigenous Light Combat Aircraft Tejas on Saturday at the IAF station in Jodhpur.
Goldfein arrived in India on Thursday, on a visit to boost defence ties between the two nations.
In November last year, the defence minister of Singapore Ng Eng Hen was flown in a Tejas fighter jet.
The indigenous LCA is a single-seat, single-jet engine, multirole light fighter.
Indigenously developed by the Aeronautical Development Agency, and produced by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, Tejas, as a fourth generation aircraft, can fly at 1,350 kilometres per hour, with a payload capacity of 4,000 kilograms.
Charlie Sheen wrote: Leeds are being linked with Hep Cahill again, along with Wigan, Hull, and Cas. Seems odd, I don't remember him doing much of note since tripping Rob Burrow and getting sent off in a CC game a few years back.
On the down side' seems to get a fair few injuries and can give penalties away. On the plus side, big, tough and gets through a lot of carries and tackles when fit, plus can offload. Not a signing that's going to sell many season tickets but then if true that all those teams are in for him, he must have something.I was hoping Leeds might sign another mid season recruit from down under to provide an end of season boost given we have a spare place on the roster (if I have that right, I can't really follow current rules). A young, mobile back rower would be good.
Expressing one’s love to another is a celebrated custom on Valentine’s Day.
Sweethearts and family members present gifts to one another, such as cards, candy, flowers and other symbols of affection.
Opinions differ as to who was the original Valentine, but the most popular theory is that he was a clergyman who was executed for secretly marrying couples in ancient Rome.
In A.D. 496, Pope Gelasius I declared Feb. 14 as Valentine Day. Esther Howland, a native of Massachusetts, is given credit for selling the first mass-produced valentine cards in the 1840s.
The spirit continues today with even young children exchanging valentine’s cards with their fellow classmates. (U.S. Census)
Chinese tourists try to catch a glimpse of North Korean soldiers from a boat on the Yalu river near Sinuiju, opposite the Chinese border city of Dandong, on April 16, 2017. Dandong city is the main crossing point to North Korea, and every day hundreds of tourists embark on small boats for a cruise on the Yalu border river and a fleeting glimpse of another world.
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Acting President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, on Tuesday arrived at the Sam Mbakwe Airport in Owerri, Imo State ahead of a working visit.
On hand to receive him were the State Governor, Rochas Okorocha and some top politicians including: Senators Ben Uwajimogu, Ifeanyi Araraume, Osita Izunaso, Prof Anthony Anwukah.
Others are: Austin Chukwukere, DS Ugonna Ozuruigbo, JAFAC, Chief Tony Chukwu, Engr Emma Ojinere.
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Heart attacks are a serious medical emergency that requires immediate treatment, according to the NHS.
The condition, which is also called a myocardial infarction, is caused by a sudden interruption in the blood supply to the heart.
Without enough blood, the heart muscles could become damaged, and may begin to die.
A heart attack is a symptom of coronary heart disease; where the blood supply is blocked by a build-up of fatty substances.
Drinking red wine in moderation may lower your risk of both heart attacks and heart disease, but it shouldn’t be used as a preventative.
You can now buy digital content on the Play Store with your carrier account.
In a bid to make it easier for customers to purchase digital content in India on the Play Store, Google has rolled out carrier billing to Airtel and Vodafone customers in the country. The company tested the waters with Idea last year, and now Airtel and Vodafone subscribers can buy apps, games, movies, and ebooks on the Play Store and bill it to their prepaid or postpaid accounts.
Paying through carrier billing is very straightforward. Select an app or game you want to purchase, choose payment methods, and tap the carrier option. If your number is set up for mobile payments, you will be able to buy content and charge it to your monthly bill if you're a postpaid user, or use the talktime balance if you're on a prepaid account.
These include a new species found in 2015 that was 20 feet long and 8 feet tall with a 2ft 'sail' on its back Palaeontologists found two high bones, an upper foreleg bone, other limb fragments and vertebrae from the tail of a sauropod dinosaur. The sauropods were a group of giant long-necked plant-eaters that included the brachiosaurus, the largest animal to ever walk the Earth.
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Most everyone will find some time to float on the crystal clear Medina River during Riverfest but you can bet the next favorite thing is the music! Our morning starts off with some exciting entertainment, sponsored by TJ's at the Old Forge, Bandera Idol Competition in the semi-finals event. The semifinals will feature the finalist in the youth, teen and adult division.
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Patients suffer as 50 medical stores sealed in NWA
MIRANSHAH: The patients and their families faced hardships as the political administration on Thursday sealed over 50 medical stores in parts of North Waziristan.
A shopkeeper in Pakistan Market Abdul Hakeem said that the medical stores were sealed in Spinwam, Mir Ali, Dattakhel and Miranshah, the administrative headquarters of North Waziristan. He said the administration also arrested the owners of these medical stores.
He said that the patients and their family members were forced to travel to Bannu to get medicines.
Other tribesmen also criticised the move, saying the political administration instead of providing relief were amplifying their hardships.
On the other hand, the officials of the political administration said the medical stores were being run illegally and sealed off.
They said the arrested druggists were shifted to the Bannu jail. The locals demanded the high-ups to take note of the situation and provide them relief.
Soilwork vocalist Björn "Speed" Strid was interviewed by KaaosTV prior to the band’s sold out show at Pakkahuone in Tampere, Finland on February 11th. Watch below:
Soilwork perform alongside Kreator, Sepultura and Aborted tonight, February 15th, at Progresja in Warsaw, Poland. Find Soilwork’s live itinerary at this location.
Chicago's Navy Pier will celebrate the quinceaneras (kihn-see-ih-NAYR'-uhz) of young women across the Chicagoland area with free professional group photos.
Event organizers at Navy Pier have teamed up with the National Museum of Mexican Art to host the photo shoot for girls celebrating their 15th birthdays.
The event will be held Tuesday evening.
The quinceanera celebrates a girl's coming of age in Latin American and Caribbean cultures.
Participants will receive a link to download a free digital copy of the photo and a coupon for 15 per cent off to one of several Navy Pier establishments. Each will also receive a free ticket to rid the Centennial Wheel .
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* A total of 1.34 million shares were placed at an issue price of 1.00 euro per share. The gross issuing proceeds therefore total 1.34 million euros ($1.46 million)
* The new shares were issued to long-term oriented, strategic investors and are subject to a lock-up period of 12 months Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9158 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
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LONDON — A British teenager has admitted trying to hack into the computers of the director of the CIA and other U.S. government officials.
Kane Gamble pleaded guilty Friday to eight charges of attempting to “secure unauthorized access” to computers and two charges of unauthorized modification of computer material.
Prosecutors say that in 2015-16, Gamble, now 18, targeted the computers of officials including then-FBI director Mark Giuliano, then-Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson and John Brennan, then head of the CIA.
Reports at the time said a British teenager, part of a group of hackers called “Crackas With Attitude,” had infiltrated Brennan’s personal email account and posted details online.
Two American men have been jailed over the network’s hacking.
Gamble will be sentenced Dec. 15 at Leicester Crown Court in central England.
LINGAYEN, Pangasinan: Police in Mabini and Santa Maria towns reported two drowning victims on Sunday. The victims were identified as Jose Nacional-Supangan, 18, of Sitio Cuala in Barangay Tagudin, Mabini and Noel Vino, 49, of Poblacion in Balungao town. Supangan tried to cross the Balincaguing river in Poblacion by swimming when he drowned, according to his companion only identified as Tomas who called for help from residents. Rescuers recovered Supangan’s body several minutes later. In Santa Maria town, Vino who was under the influence of liquor, swam in the Agno river and failed to return. His body was recovered three hours later in a deep portion of the river.
Wisconsin writer Richard D. Cornell has lived close to the Chippewa River for most of his life. In writing his account of the river, Cornell spent time canoeing the waterway and also visited local history museums, read books about the people who once lived on its banks and conversed with contemporaries in homes, diners and festivals. “From these conversations I gathered a history of the Chippewa River Valley that felt as active and fluid as the river,” he writes. The Chippewa is a descriptively written travelogue grounded in history and observation.
× Arrests made after ‘Abolish ICE’ sign hung from Statue of Liberty
NEW YORK — Several people have hung a banner emblazoned with a message about abolishing Immigration and Customs Enforcement from the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty and have been arrested.
National Park Service spokesman Jerry Willis says at least six people were taken into custody Wednesday. He says federal code of regulations prohibits hanging banners from the monument.
The large banner said “Abolish I.C.E.” ICE is a division of the Department of Homeland Security whose officers arrest and deport unauthorized immigrants inside the U.S., among other duties.
Activists with the group Rise and Resist say they hung the banner to protest U.S. immigration policy. They oppose President Donald Trump’s administration and advocate ending deportations and family separations at the U.S.-Mexico border.
U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions has said the president’s immigration policy is a step forward for public safety.
The annual Greenwich Concours d’Elegance car show was held on June 3 and 4, 2017 at Roger Sherman Baldwin Park in Greenwich. Saturday was the Concours Americana featuring American cars and motorcycles and Sunday featured imported vehicles. Were you SEEN?
Lee County now has a new chief of the recently combined Fire and Emergency Services. On Friday, the Lee County Board of Commissioners announced David Forrester will take the position.
Irish ambassador Daniel Mulhall has reassured Britain’s Irish community that his government remains committed to ensuring their interests are heard during Brexit negotiations.
He was speaking at an event at Luton Irish Forum, where he was in conversation about the implications with journalist and communications advisor Brian O’Connell, who was British media and campaign spokesman for the British Irish Chamber of Commerce during the EU referendum.
VIP guests included the newly appointed High Sheriff of Bedfordshire Vinod Tailor and Luton Council leader Hazel Simmons.
LIF chairman Tom Scanlon said: “Although it’s a very complex issue and many aspects are still unclear, this was a fantastic opportunity to gain a better understanding of the implications of this historic decision for Irish people here in Britain and for our homeland.”
The bullwhip effect, according to SAP Experts , is a “distribution channel phenomenon, in which forecasts yield supply chain inefficiencies” related to the increase or decrease of inventory in response to consumer demand
The consumer is the whip holder, since a small change via the consumer demand can result in large variations upstream via the supply chain
. The supply chain consists of the manufacturer, wholesaler or distributor, retailer and consumer.
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The top U.S. military officer is warning during a trip to Seoul that the United States is ready to use the “full range” of its military capabilities to defend itself and its allies from North Korea.
A spokesman says Marine Corps Gen. Joseph Dunford also told his South Korean counterparts Monday that the North’s missiles and nukes threaten the world.
Dunford, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is also meeting with South Korean President Moon Jae-in. He will then travel to Japan and China.
The trip follows a week in which President Donald Trump waged a war of words with North Korea, declaring the U.S. military “locked and loaded.”
North Korea, meanwhile, has threatened to lob four intermediate-range missiles into the waters near the U.S. territory of Guam.
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WASHINGTON (WSVN) — Special counsel Robert Mueller expanded the Russia investigation, Wednesday, to determine whether President Donald Trump attempted to obstruct justice, according to the Washington Post.
Mueller is currently interviewing senior intelligence officials to determine if obstruction of justice occurred.
Initially the investigation was to determine if there was any Russian influence during Trump’s 2016 campaign.
Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.
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Police have made a fourth arrest over the murder of Rothwell teenager Louis-Ryan Menezes.
Louis, 17, died after being stabbed in the chest in Northampton on Friday evening (May 25).
Floral tributes have been left at the scene.
A 16-year-old boy and a 34-year-old woman from Northampton and a 37 year-old man from London were arrested on Tuesday night.
Detectives investigating the murder made a further arrest yesterday (Wednesday, May 30), arresting a 17-year-old boy from Northampton.
Anyone who saw or heard anything suspicious in the Drayton Walk area of St David’s between 6pm and 7pm on Friday, May 25, or in or around Eastern Avenue North or the shopping parade in Newnham Road is asked to contact police on 101.
Anyone wishing to remain anonymous can call Crimestoppers, in confidence, on 0800 555111.
West Haven resident Zayra Ramos holds her newborn baby, Jayleen Valdez, at Greenwich Hospital in Greenwich, Conn. Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017.
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Istanbul's police chief says an Islamic State militant who stabbed a police officer to death while in custody was an "internationally wanted terrorist."
Mustafa Caliskan said Monday the man — who was shot and killed by other officers after the attack — was planning a major assault, which his detention allegedly thwarted. Caliskan was speaking at a memorial for the 24-year-old slain officer.
The suspected IS suicide bomber was detained in an anti-terror operation and was being taken to Istanbul's main police station when he fatally stabbed the officer late on Sunday.
It was unclear how the suspect had access to a knife. There was no word on his identity or nationality.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Undercover inspectors have determined that a building registered as a church was being operated as a sex club.
WTVF-TV reports (http://bit.ly/2qcR8f2 ) that the city of Nashville has filed a complaint against the owners for "maintaining a public nuisance by permitting acts of lewd conduct" and violating a state law banning sex clubs from operating within 1,000 feet of a school.
The longtime downtown swingers club underwent a conversion in 2015 when it relocated to a run-down office park in the community of Madison, calling itself a church because the new location is near the back of the private Goodpasture Christian School.
Two codes inspectors paid $40 to enter the facility in March and filed affidavits detailing sex acts they witnessed within.
The city is seeking to close the club.
Information from: WTVF-TV, http://www.newschannel5.com
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Join us at San Diego’s new Holiday Blood Drive! Giving back and saving lives has never been so fun! San Diego Cares: It’s in our Blood is this Saturday, December 16, 2017 at the Town & Country Convention Center 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
The event includes:
Live entertainment
Interactive sports-themed activities for the whole family
Autographs by local sports teams and alumni
Celebrity panel discussions with the Padres, Gulls, Sockers and more
A chance to win a new Honda CR-V
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Killing of boy by Dolphin Squad: Footage shows car riders are without weapons
LAHORE: Another CCTV footage of the Ring Road incident in which a 14-year-old boy was killed due to the firing of Dolphin Squad shows that the car riders had no weapons. The claim of Dolphin Squad could not be established as the car riders were seeking relief over ignoring the police signal to stop for checking. Police have also not nominated cops of Dolphin the FIR. The senior officers claimed that action will be taken against the cops if proven guilty.
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Two members of the Croatian government attended on Monday a ceremony to honour Slobodan Praljak, the former general who poisoned himself in front of TV cameras last month at the Hague when he was sentenced for war crimes by the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia. "His conviction is an insult for justice," the son of former president Franjo Tudjman said at the ceremony, in which 2,000 people participated.
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Josh Duhamel says experiencing his gay step nephew's wedding helped him prepare for the role of a gay teen's father in "Love, Simon."
My grandmother used to make jam every year out of the summer bounty of berries.
It was a multiday project involving scorching-hot vats of berries, thickened by pectin and pounds of white sugar, which she balanced with the tang of lemon or lime juice. A simple slab of toasted country bread slathered with her homemade jam and some salted butter was my favourite way to start the day.
Now, in a world that favours high-protein egg whites for breakfast, or if there is a piece of toast to be had, it's covered in smashed avocado and tomato slices instead of rich red jam, I wondered if it was even worth the hassle to create a healthier version of my Grandma's recipe. Turns out, it was.
The resulting recipe is so easy, a hefty jar of jam can be whipped up in minutes, keeping my fridge stocked for weeks.
Posing for the 'gram is truly an art.
You're already familiar with Bambi Pose, a term coined by Elle.com editor Julie Schott, and know its meaning thanks to this article, but contrary to what you might think, you still have a lot to learn, young grasshopper.
Thanks to everyone from Shay Mitchell to Kendall Jenner to even Jennifer Lopez, Instagram has now successfully bred its very own dictionary of poses—seven to be exact. And they're to be taken seriously. Starting now.
The UN’s envoy to Syria, Staffan de Mistura, warned on Monday that Syria is heading for a catastrophic partition and could see the return of Islamic State (ISIS) if there is no inclusive peace settlement.
“The truth is that a soft, long-term partition of Syria, which (is) the one that we are witnessing at the moment, in different areas of control, will be a catastrophe, not only for Syria but for the whole region,” he told an audience at Geneva’s Graduate Institute, according to Reuters.
NEW YORK — The latest on developments in financial markets (all times local):
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U.S. stock markets are opening higher Wednesday as investors set aside fears about a U.S. trade war with China for the moment.
The Dow Jones industrials are up 30 points, or 0.1 per cent, to 24,730, after falling 287 points Tuesday. The Dow has dropped for six straight days.
The S&P 500 index is up 8 points, or 0.3 per cent, to 2,771 and the Nasdaq composite is rising 45 points, or 0.6 per cent, to 7,770.
Global markets were shaken Tuesday as the U.S. and China escalated their trade dispute with fresh threats of tariffs, although U.S. stocks recovered most of their losses by the end of trading.
Markets in Asia and Europe recovered some of Tuesday’s losses. U.S. crude oil is up 1.3 per cent, after dropping 1.2 per cent a day earlier.
A Nebraska state agency that awards grants for environmental projects has logged another uptick in applications, and the executive director expects to see even more in the future as federal and private grants shrink.
Mark Brohman, executive director of the Nebraska Environmental Trust, says the organization received a record 130 new applications for the current year. That number has increased slowly but consistently over the last several years.
Brohman says part of his increase is due to cuts at the Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and other federal agencies that have traditionally awarded grants.
The trust has given away $275 million for more than 2,000 projects statewide since it was created in 1992.
A tweet by the Water Corporation has had Perth's twittersphere in stitches after advice on watering plants included an image of a special kind of 'pot' plant.
The tweet had Perth twittersphere in stitches. Photo: Supplied
The tweet, sent out on Wednesday morning, was live for about 20 hours and wished everybody a "Happy #WaterAFlowerDay".
Among the several benefits of owning (pot) plants the tweet listed the "fantastic smell" and plants' ability to "brighten your day".
Attached was a photo of Sesame Street's Ernie, watering what's clearly a cannabis plant.
A Water Corp spokeswoman said the tweet was an "innocent mistake".
ON MONDAY THE CITY COUNCIL WILL VOTE ON DECIDING WHO WILL MANAGE THE CITY’S EVENTS FACILITIES INCLUDING THE TYSON EVENTS CENTER, ORPHEUM THEATER AND CONVENTION CENTER.
THE COUNCIL WILL DECIDE ON KEEPING THE VENUES UNDER CITY CONTROL OR CONTRACTING WITH SPECTRA, A PHILADELPHIA BASED PRIVATE ARENA MANAGEMENT COMPANY.
CITY MANAGER BOB PADMORE SAYS STAFF HAS RECOMMENDED THAT THE COUNCIL SWITCH TO PRIVATE MANAGEMENT:
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YET TO BE RESOLVED IS WHAT HAPPENS TO THE EMPLOYEES CURRENTLY WORKING AT THOSE FACILITIES:
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PADMORE SAYS THE CITY WANTS THOSE CURRENT EMPLOYEES TO KEEP THEIR JOBS IF THEY WISH TO WORK UNDER SPECTRA’S MANAGEMENT:
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LAST TUESDAY THE CITY EVENTS FACILITIES ADVISORY BOARD VOTED TO RECOMMEND THAT THE CITY KEEP CONTROL OVER THE VENUES.
THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING BEGINS AT 4PM MONDAY.
Maine fire department ordered to 'stand down' over old gear
LIMINGTON, Maine (AP) — Officials have ordered a Maine town's fire department to "stand down" because the group's rescue gear is outdated and doesn't meet national standards.
The Portland Press Herald reports the Limington Board of Selectmen released a statement Sunday explaining that the Limington fire department's gear is more than 10 years old, and it doesn't meet the National Fire Protection Association's standard. The standard is required for safety concerns and applies to jackets, pants, helmets and boots.
Officials say they recently discovered the gear exceeded the "mandatory retirement age."
Nearby fire departments will help Limington if a fire occurs. Town officials say the fire department will continue to respond to medical emergencies.
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Young adult smokers aged 18-25 are needed for an anti-tobacco video advertising study
Smokers are needed for a study about anti-tobacco ads being conducted in the Center for Communication Research. You will view ads and be asked about your attitudes toward the ads. We will also be recording some of your bodily responses. This will involve the placement of sensors on your palm, forearms, and left side of your face. Some of the ads will contain potentially disturbing images. The session will last about an hour and a half. You will be paid $40 cash for your participation.
Please email Ashley Churchill at ashley.churchill@ttu.edu if you are interested in scheduling a time to participate.
This study has been approved by the Human Research Protection Program at Texas Tech University.
1:40 Rib-eye steak sandwiches a huge hit at World Ag Expo Pause
1:36 'The King,' (Elvis impersonator Will Kettler) is in the house for Valentine’s Day weddings
0:33 Fresno police arrest two after string of armed robberies
2:35 Saburo Masada visits site of his internment for first time since 1942
3:02 Meet Alexander Mickelthwate, the third conductor candidate for the Fresno Philharmonic
0:52 Visalia couple wins $65,000 Valentine on 'The Price is Right'
1:02 One dead after fight between co-workers at plant south of Fresno
0:57 Protesters target Mayor Brand's refusal to designate Fresno a sanctuary city
2:08 Fowler girls chase Central Section's lone unbeaten regular season
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HOUSTON – A teen was arrested for falsely claiming to kill her mother with a hammer in northwest Houston Sunday afternoon, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies responded to a display of weapon call around 4:47 p.m. at 10442 Iris Lake Court about a teenager, Aaliyah Clark, attacking her mother with a hammer.
Upon arrival, deputies detained Clark and investigated her family members about the alleged attack.
Clark, 19, and her mother did not have any verbal or physical altercations, according to the family members.
The 19-year-old was arrested and faces false report to peace officer charges.
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In the span of two minutes Monday, the Bills announced moves that completely revamped their offensive line.
Buffalo first announced the signing of center Russell Bodine, and then followed it up shortly after with the signing of offensive tackle Marshall Newhouse.
Another addition to the offensive line. We have signed OL Marshall Newhouse to a one-year deal.
Details: https://t.co/s8CuQFzfIG pic.twitter.com/jfGyzuEmWf — Buffalo Bills (@buffalobills) March 19, 2018
Bodine signed a two-year contract, while Newhouse settled for a one-year deal.
Newhouse, 29, is an eight-year veteran who spent last season with Oakland serving as the team’s starting right tackle where he made 14 starts. He is expected to push Jordan Mills for the starting right tackle job.
Bodine, 25, has been a full-time starter at center for the Bengals since they made him a fourth-round pick in 2014.
We asked people on Facebook for their favorite place to share a kiss in Spokane. Some suggestions were general, such as Riverfront Park, and others were so specific they included weather: by the Steam Plant smokestacks, in the rain.
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A teen girl and a man were found in the trunk and agents said they were in the country illegally. (Source: U.S. Customs and Border Protection)
Two people suspected of being in the country illegally were found in the trunk after a driver tried to speed away from a border checkpoint, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials said.
Agents said it all started when a Tucson woman in a Nissan Altima drove off from the Interstate 19 checkpoint on Friday afternoon after an agent told her to go to a secondary inspection area.
She was stopped north of Sahuarita and agents searched her car, the Border Patrol said. They said they found a 14-year-old girl and a 30-year-old man in the trunk. Both were from Mexico.
The 23-year-old driver was arrested for human smuggling and the two people in the trunk were detained for immigration violations, the Border Patrol said.
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All three officers were equipped with body cameras, but Shearer did not know if they had activated them. He also could not discuss what kind of weapon the suspect had (though it was recovered at the scene); how many shots were fired; where on his body the man was wounded; or specifically why the suspect had been stopped in the first place.
AIRSHOW-CDB in talks with Boeing, Airbus ahead of Le Bourget
PARIS, June 15 CDB Aviation, the aircraft leasing arm of China Development Bank, is in talks to place orders with both Boeing and Airbus and could complete at least one of the deals by as early as next week's Paris Airshow, two people familiar with the matter said.
The greater Chicago area is known for producing top prospects on a regular basis. Marian Catholic specifically claims Phoenix Suns’ Tyler Ulis among its alumni. And now with YouTube sensation Chase Adams running point there and Ulis’ younger brother, Ahron, on the roster as well, the school’s BallisLife mixtape is bound to be PG heavy. Peep the video above for team highlights.
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – The NCAA is expected to announce who will host the first four beyond 2018 on Tuesday.
Dayton is one of four cities vying for the chance to host the games from 2019-2022. The other three cities include Evansville, Hershey and Detroit.
When it comes to hosting the First Four it’s about more than just basketball for Dayton. There’s a lot of pride and money on the line.
What began here as a single play-in game back in 2001, expanded to the First Four in 2011. The event has generated upwards of $4.5 million every year for the host city.
Last August Dayton submitted the bid to host the games through 2022.
A serious crash on Upper Middle Road sent one person to a Hamilton trauma centre Thursday eveving, say Halton police.
The two-vehicle crash at 8:15 p.m. occurred at Upper Middle Road and the Hamilton-bound Hwy. 403 exit ramp in Oakville.
Halton police say a 70-year-old Mississauga man was driving a Ford F-150 eastbound on Upper Middle Road and attempted to make a U-turn at the intersection. Meanwhile, a 42-year-old woman was driving an Audi Q5 westbound on Upper Middle Road and the two vehicles collided.
Oakville firefighters assisted Halton paramedics in extricating the injured pick-up truck driver. While he was being attended to, he went into medical distress and was rushed to Hamilton General Hospital. His condition has been upgraded to stable.
A man in his 20s has been airlifted to hospital in Belfast after falling from a cliff at Murlough Bay in Co Antrim.
The incident was reported shortly before 12.50pm on Monday and a number of emergency services attended the scene.
The casualty was rescued by a team from Ballycastle Coastguard assisted by Coleraine Coastguard.
Specialist assistance was requested after the NI Ambulance Service reported him to be an inaccessibly location.
The casualty was then taken to the Royal Victoria Hospital by a Coastguard helicopter from Prestwick in Scotland.
He is reported to have suffered suspected rib and pelvic injuries.
Retailers have a gift for discount-obsessed holiday shoppers: simpler pricing.
Macy’s Inc. is scaling back overlapping promotions. A host of other chains, such as Kohl’s Corp. and J.C. Penney Co., are making price reductions easier to understand. Some stores are even distributing cards that convert the discounts for shoppers.
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FORSYTH -- Kate Beckemeyer and Kaylee Robinson are the only two seniors on Coach Jon Kidd's roster, but that hasn't stopped the Trojans from having a history-making season.
No. 2 seed Maroa-Forsyth will play No. 1 seed St. Joseph-Ogden in the Class 2A Gibson City Sectional Championship at 11 a.m. on Saturday. If the Trojans prevail, they will have a school-record 28 wins and their first-ever sectional title.
Click the video above to hear from Kidd, Beckemeyer and Robinson about the unusual circumstances of this red-hot team.
Chief Master Sgt. Shelina Frey, Air Mobility Command command chief, greets Airman 1st Class Dillon Warren, 726th Air Mobility Squadron passenger service agent, at the 726th AMS terminal during a visit at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Feb. 13, 2017. Frey visited with AMC Airmen from various sections of the 726th AMS during her tour of Spangdahlem AB and recognize individual mobility Airmen for the dedication to the mission of the 726th AMS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dawn M. Weber)
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The Perils Of Public Art In Rhode Island The mayor of North Providence called a building a health hazard. The owner responded by having a mural painted on the building. It shows the mayor wearing a crown, sitting on his throne: a toilet.
Legendary former Argentina soccer player Diego Maradona unveiled a statue of himself in the Indian city of Kolkata on Monday.
Hundreds of fans came to see Maradona as the 57-year-old used a remote control to unveil a statue portraying his 1986 World Cup winning moment.
During the event, he also handed out checks to cancer patients and unveiled a new air-conditioned ambulance, according to local media reports.
Maradona arrived in the city on Sunday (December 10) and is on a three-day visit to India.
He is also expected to take part in a charity soccer match involving Indian cricket team captain, Sourav Ganguly.
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FILE - In this Dec. 22, 2017, file photo, the U.S. Capitol in the early morning in Washington. Top-level Capitol Hill talks on a massive $1.3 trillion catchall spending bill are reaching a critical stage as negotiators confront immigration issues, abortion-related controversies, and a battle over a massive rail project that pits President Donald Trump against his most powerful Democratic adversary. J. Scott Applewhite, File AP Photo
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KNOXVILLE (WATE) – Several gunshots were fired in a Downtown Knoxville parking garage Sunday night.
The Knoxville Police Department says the shooting happened at the State Street Garage at 500 State Street around 11:31 p.m.
Investigators found shell casings on the third level. One parked vehicle was struck.
No injuries were reported.
Witnesses say three vehicles left the garage after the shooting, however, it is unknown if they were connected.
A large ball rigged with colorful lights illuminates the 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron garage at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Dec. 21, 2016. This ball was repaired by four Airmen with the 379th ECES so they could lower it on New Year’s Eve. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cynthia A. Innocenti)
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Montenegrin lawmakers have voted to lift the immunity of two senior opposition politicians allegedly involved in a pro-Russian plot to overthrow the government over its NATO bid.
The move paves the way for the detention of Andrija Mandic and Milan Knezevic, key opposition leaders suspected in the Oct. 16 coup attempt that included plans to kill a then-prime minister and take over power.
Several hundred opposition supporters protested outside the parliament building on Wednesday as lawmakers from the ruling coalition unanimously approved the motion.
Montenegro's special prosecutor said the two are suspected of criminal conspiracy and inciting "acts against constitutional order and security of Montenegro."
Some 20 people — including two Russian citizens — have been accused in the foiled coup said to be orchestrated by Russian and Serbian nationalists.
One punter correctly picked three out of the four major winners this year and would have won £2m if Rickie Fowler won the Open!
Man Picks 3/4 Of 2017’s Major Winners, Loses Out On £2M
Whilst Justin Thomas will be feeling over the moon today, this bettor must be thinking, what if?
‘What if I backed Jordan Spieth to win the Open instead of Rickie Fowler?’
Well he didn’t, and this fourfold accumulator came agonisingly close to winning £2m from just £2.
@OfficialBakes correctly picked Sergio Garcia to win the Masters, Brooks Koepka to win the US Open and Justin Thomas to win the USPGA.
He tweeted Bet365 after both Garcia and Koepka had won…
Unfortunately for him, Rickie Fowler was not the 2017 Champion Golfer of the Year…If only he picked Jordan Spieth.
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He tweeted Fowler asking for a game at Augusta…
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South Korea's government and airline companies will meet Tuesday to discuss China's rejection of applications by Korean carriers to add charter flights between the two countries for early this year, a government official said Monday.
South Korean carriers Asiana Airlines, Jeju Air and Jin Air, an affiliate of Korean Air Lines, said their applications for charter flights to China were rejected for January and February, with no reason given.
China Eastern Airlines and China Southern Airlines had asked South Korea to hold off on approving their applications to add charter flights in January, citing "a situation in China", said the official who is not authorised to speak to media and declined to be identified.
A China Eastern press official denied that it had asked South Korea to hold off approving applications to add charter flights.
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Last month, Federico Viticci, who runs MacStories, a news site devoted to Apple and its products, made a change in how the site publishes articles for mobile gadgets. MacStories, he declared, would no longer support a Google-backed method for faster loading of mobile webpages, called AMP.
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AP FACT CHECK: Pope isn't seeking Islam, Christianity merger
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Pope Francis celebrates a new year's Mass in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017. Associated Press
A widely shared story that claimed Pope Francis called for merging Islam and Christianity is false.
The story quotes Francis as telling a Vatican audience: "Jesus Christ, Mohammed, Jehovah, Allah. These are all names employed to describe an entity that is distinctly the same across the world. For centuries, blood has been needlessly shed because of the desire to segregate our faiths."
Another quote it attributes to Francis: "We can accomplish miraculous things in the world by merging our faiths, and the time for such a movement is now."
Vatican spokesman Greg Burke tells The Associated Press the quotes are "invented."
An internet search reveals the fake quotes and various incarnations of the story have been shared by numerous websites since at least 2015.
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UK fisherman want to be unshackled from EU rules
Bertie Armstrong, Scottish Fishermen’s Federation chief executive, said no more than nine months was required to protect fishing interests.
He called for the nation’s fishermen to be unshackled from the “utterly inequitable and hopelessly inadequate” Common Fisheries Policy (CFP).
Mr Armstrong said there was no reason for a “fishing related cliff-edge” and the nine-month “bridge” would give assurance to British fleets.
He said: "A transition period should be precisely that, not an excuse simply to extend by two years the period during which we are shackled to the utterly inequitable and hopelessly inadequate Common Fisheries Policy (CFP).
Claims by an Ozaukee County judge that his colleagues are guilty of criminal misconduct are baseless, an investigator said Tuesday.
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After nine years, Hatice Koşman and Turgut Dinçer Güneri wanted to tie the knot and get married with a ceremony overseen by their family and friends. But things went sideways when the bride, Koşman, jokingly answered "no" at first when the registrar asked if she wanted to marry Güneri, but continued by saying, "it is impossible to say no to the groom." However, this little joke made the registrar very angry and despite all the efforts to persuade him otherwise, the registrar left the wedding, without completing the ceremony.
After leaving in tears, Koşman and Güneri had to return to their family's homes, still not married.
Speaking to the press following the incident, the couple said they have to set another date to get married and the bride said she will never make a joke again.
The mayor of the couple's hometown - Turgutlu, Manisa - made a statement after the event and said he would be happy to perform the marriage ceremony for the couple as soon as possible.
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U.S. Retail Sales Rise More Than Expected In January
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WASHINGTON (dpa-AFX) - Despite a pullback in auto sales, the Commerce Department released a report on Wednesday showing that U.S. retail sales rose by more than expected in the month of January.
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The report said retail sales increased by 0.4 percent in January following upwardly revised 1.0 percent jump in December.
Economists had been expecting sales to inch up by 0.1 percent compared to the 0.6 percent increase originally reported for the previous month.
Excluding the drop in auto sales, retail sales climbed by 0.8 percent in January after rising by 0.4 percent in December. Ex-auto sales were expected to increase by 0.5 percent.
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The legal challenge that would launch Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson into the vanguard of resistance against President Donald Trump's travel ban was already in the works as Ferguson flew home from Florida the morning after Trump issued his executive order. In fact, it had been planned for some time. "We were having internal conversations about ...
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Law360 (February 2, 2018, 7:29 PM EST) -- Plaintiffs firm Seeger Weiss LLP played an outsized role in the product liability realm this year, securing a massive settlement in the Volkswagen “clean diesel” litigation and a large settlement for farmers in tainted corn seed litigation, putting it on the shortlist for Law360’s Product Liability Group of the Year recognition.
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Related Coverage Family of missing woman and child hoping for the best
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) A Fort Wayne mother and her little boy have been found safe according to Fort Wayne police.
Elizabeth Ann Kohns and her 18 month old son Jackson Arthur Landin, were last seen around 2 p.m. Wednesday and on Friday, police issued a news release asking for help in finding them to “ensure that both are safe and secure.”
Monday afternoon, Fort Wayne Police Department spokesman Michael Joyner said the two were found outside the department’s jurisdiction, but he couldn’t provide any further details. At the time of the request for help from the public, police believed the two were still in the Fort Wayne area.
This story will be updated when more information becomes available.
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A new coffee company on island is setting its aims at becoming the go-to neighborhood coffee shop for Guam residents.
BILBOB LLC, which does business as BCG Coffee Co., is a Guam-based corporation that was formed in February 2017 between Peter Walls, owner of Slingstone Group, which does business as Slingshot, Castaways and Shamrocks, and Richard Hawes, managing director of Gemkell Group, which does . . .
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The Republican needs to choose a new state auditor because current Auditor Suzanne Crouch was elected as Holcomb's running mate to be the next Indiana lieutenant governor.
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Last year, Sharon Van Etten shared a new track called “Not Myself” that was written for the victims of the Pulse nightclub shooting, which happened one year ago yesterday. Today, Van Etten has put out a remix of the track by Hercules & Love Affair alongside a note explaining the reasoning for its release: “During the journey of making this song and finding the best way to share it with the world, a fellow musician recommended I reach out to someone to remix the song to share with the club community,” she writes. “In this way, a version can exist where even more people can connect to this song in a more positive and healing light.” Proceeds from the track go towards the Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund. Listen to the remix below.
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Super Bowl 52 is this Sunday, though we may not care as much as we would if the Seattle Seahawks were in it, we still will watch, of course. Since none of us can in good conscience root for the New England Patriots, we ALL picking Eagles!
P.A.: Philadephia Eagles 24, New England Patiots 21
Spody: Philadephia Eagles 21, New England Patiots 6
That’s what were going with… what you say?
According to Odds Shark, the Patriots were originally listed at -225 last Monday before moving to the current margin, while the Eagles have dropped from as high as +185. This means if you made a $100 bet for the Eagles to win on Monday night, waiting a week cost you $25.
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Nine Indiana University-Purdue University Columbus students made history by being the first people to graduate from the Honors Program. Since the program started in the fall of 2014, the seven men and two women completed an additional 24 hours of coursework within their major while also working with faculty mentors.
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Eau Claire (WQOW) - Chilly weather is upon us, and one local hospital and church are bundling up with a warm event on Saturday.
HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital is hosting its coat and blanket distribution on Saturday, Oct. 7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will be held at Redeeming Grace Church, located at 312 South Barstow Street in downtown Eau Claire.
Event organizers said winter coats, winter apparel and blankets will be available to anyone in need at no cost to them. Coat sizes range from baby to adult.
Sabonis scored 10 points (2-5 FG, 6-7 FT) while adding eight rebounds, six assists, a steal and a block in 32 minutes off the bench during Saturday's 100-92 win over the 76ers.
Myles Turner, who came into the game nursing a minor knee injury, got into early foul trouble, opening the door for Sabonis to see big minutes and make a solid fantasy contribution. He's now averaging 13.8 points, 8.4 boards, 2.2 assists and 0.8 steals since the beginning of January, but as long as Turner is healthy it will be tough for Sabonis to improve significantly on those numbers.
BERN, April 28 The Swiss National Bank has all the tools it needs to conduct policy, Chairman Thomas Jordan said on Friday, dismissing a campaign that would make the SNB alone responsible for creating the country's money.
"We are convinced we have all the instruments we need to implement our monetary policy. We don't need the sovereign money initiative. What we have functions quite well. We don't want to experiment where we don't know what the final outcome would be," he told the SNB's annual shareholder meeting in response to a question.
A Swiss group pushing the initiative has collected enough signatures necessary to put the matter to a popular vote. The group says the current fractional reserve system - where banks "create" money each time they issue loans - is unstable because it is secured by reserves representing just a fraction of the currency actually created by the SNB.
(Reporting by John Revill; Editing by Michael Shields)
PLATTE COUNTY, Mo. — The Platte County Sheriff’s Office says that a 53-year-old man died early Sunday morning after colliding with a train in a rural , northern part of the county. The sheriff’s office says that Joseph Anderson, a resident from the area, was killed in the crash.
They say it was about 2:15 in the morning when emergency crews went to the Macadow Street crossing and 45 Highway where they found Anderson in a 1985 Chevrolet pickup truck, he was pronounced dead at the scene. The train involved belonged to BNSF.
Authorities say nobody else was hurt and the sheriff’s office is continuing to investigate the crash.
Megan Mullally popped up on a few episodes of "Parks and Recreation" with husband Nick Offerman. NBC
For some celebrity couples, working together is a fun thing to do.
Guest roles often lend opportunities for fun cameos for a star's partner or spouse.
Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally have popped onto each other's shows throughout the years. And "How I Met Your Mother" featured multiple stars' partners.
Here are 17 celebrity couples who've worked together on TV.
× Metairie man sentenced to life for raping 8-year-old boy
GRETNA – A Metairie man who was found guilty of raping a young boy has been sentenced to life behind bars.
A jury convicted 38-year-old Charles Turner of aggravated rape on November 8, according to the Jefferson Parish District Attorney’s Office.
Turner began abusing the boy in 2013 when the boy was eight-years-old.
Although he did not testify at his own trial, Turner told investigators that he was not guilty and that the boy had “fabricated the rape because of turmoil in his life,” according to the DA’s office.
The victim, who is now a teenager read a letter he had written to his abuser aloud at Turner’s sentencing hearing, saying “my life sentence ends today as yours begins.”
Judge Conn Regan of the 24th Judicial District Court sentenced Turner to the maximum punishment allowed after denying the defense’s motions for a new trial and to overturn the jury’s verdict.
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BEIJING Top Chinese government officials and steel executives met in Beijing on Monday to discuss the challenges in cutting overcapacity in the steel sector, according to a statement posted on the website of China's state planner on Tuesday.
The government will continue to implement measures to cut overcapacity, including tackling zombie firms and prohibiting low-grade steel production, it said.
Government agencies present at the meeting included the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission (SASAC) and the banking and securities regulators.
(Reporting by Beijing Monitoring Desk; Editing by Richard Pullin)
Mayor Jon Mutchler, council members Cathy Watson, Rebecca Xczar attended Yakima event By Brent Lindquist [email protected] YAKIMA — Not all small cities are alike, but several Ferndale officials have seen that most small cities have very similar issues to deal with. Ferndale City Council members Cathy Watson and Rebecca Xczar joined Mayor Jon Mutchler at…
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The Government is going to be employing street performers and entertainers to distract people as they come out of games venues before jumping onto trains in an effort to keep congestion down during the Commonwealth Games.
Feb 14 Global Ferronickel Holdings Inc:
* Mine site located at Barangay Cagdianao, Claver, Surigao Del Norte, was unaffected by the earthquake
* There were no reported injuries among employees and mining facilities and infrastructure surrounding area sustained no damage
* Company reports business as usual as mine site unaffected by the earthquake Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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London (CNA) Veteran Taiwanese tennis star Hsieh Su-wei (謝淑薇) won her match in the first round of the women's singles at Wimbledon Tuesday.
Hsieh, who is 48th in the world rankings defeated the tournament's 30th seed Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova of Russia, 6-4, 4-6, 6-3, in a match that lasted two hours and six minutes.
They previously faced off in the first round at Wimbledon in 2016 when Hsieh lost to Pavlyuchenkova 5-7, 6-1, 1-6.
The Taiwanese player will next play world No. 88, Spain's Lara Arruabarrena, who defeated Ana Bogdan of Romania 6-1, 3-6, 8-6, also in two hours and six minutes.
Wimbledon 2018 kicked off on July 2 and will run through July 15.
(By Tai Ya-chen and William Yen)
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April 12 Rand Capital Corp
* Rand Capital Corp - completed and filed its license application to U.S. small business administration to form a new small business investment company
* Rand Capital Corp says if approved, license will provide Rand with a source of attractive long-term capital through use of SBA debentures
* Rand Capital - sees contributing $7.5 million of existing capital to second small business investment co & receiving approval for upto $15 million in debentures Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Descendants of Chinese veterans who fought in WWII will march In Perth's Anzac Day parade for the first time
Gov. Mark Dayton's office released some startling numbers involving tobacco use in Minnesota. It was part of a campaign to urge the Republican Legislative leaders to reverse the tax cuts for tobacco.
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A plucky spirit: Georgia Kelly rode her harp to New Age notoriety in the 1970s; today she finds peace in Praxis. Georgia Kelly introduces George Lakoff, the Praxis Peace Institute guest at a Jan. 29 lecture at a sold-out Vintage House, with about 300 people in attendance.
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April 24 (Reuters) - PacWest Bancorp:
* SETS QUARTERLY CASH DIVIDEND OF $0.60PER SHARE
* DECLARED A QUARTERLY CASH DIVIDEND OF $0.60 PER COMMON SHARE, AN INCREASE FROM $0.50 PER COMMON SHARE DECLARED LAST QUARTER Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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3 SMALL DECISION (NSW)[M] 44 FSH N Perkins (Romsey)
4 TAKE THE CAKE (NSW)[M] 64222 FSH P Strutt (Wagga Wagga)
5 RAPANUI REVIVAL [M] 323 NBT G Selkrig (Devon Meadows)
6 INDIRA'S GIRL [M] FSH A Gringhuis (Ripplebrook)
7 YOU WILL [M] 3 FSH S Dervish (Lancaster)
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…appeals to residents to be patient, vigilant
The Enugu State Rural Electrification Board recently saddled with the responsibility of managing street lights in the state, wishes to inform the public that its investigation shows that the malfunctioning of the equipment in some locations in Enugu metropolis and Nsukka is because of persistent vandalism of the facilities by hoodlums.
Consequently, the board has since swung into action and is currently working round the clock to repair and rectify the anomalies to ensure effective operation of the street lights in a few days time to serve the people better.
The board, therefore, appeals to the public to exercise patience and assist the government in protecting these facilities in their various areas by being vigilant and reporting any suspicious movement around the equipment’s vicinity to the security agencies for necessary action.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States on Wednesday imposed sanctions on six Iranians and three Iran-based entities, including Tehran’s Evin prison.
The sanctions, announced by the U.S. Treasury on its website, also targeted the group Ansar-e Hezbollah and the Hanista Programing Group.
CAIRO, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Russia is ready to sign a protocol with Egypt on the resumption of direct flights between Moscow and Cairo this week, Transport Minister Maxim Sokolov told reporters on Monday.
Flights could be resumed between Moscow and Cairo in early February, Sokolov said, on routes operated by EgyptAir and Russian flagship carrier Aeroflot. (Reporting by Maria Tsvetkova; Writing by Polina Nikolskaya; Editing by Jack Stubbs)
Adam Sandler and Chris Rock hug it out at the premiere of their new movie The Week Of on Monday night (April 23) at the Tavern on the Green in New York City.
The guys were also joined at the premiere by their co-stars Allison Strong and Steve Buscemi along with Adam‘s wife Jackie and famous friends Rob Schneider and David Spade.
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The upcoming comedy is about the week leading up the wedding of Adam and Chris‘ characters.
The Week Of will hit Netflix in Friday, April 27.
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Hemsworth and Pataky, who married in 2010 and have three children together, daughter, India Rose, 5, and twin sons, Tristan and Sasha, 3, worked a paddle boarding session into their weekend getaway. The resort also offers diving and snorkeling, fishing and cruises from which guests can explore the sights.
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LONDON (AP) — London police commander says nothing to suggest high-rise building fire a terror incident.
April 24 (Reuters) - Royal Dutch Shell PLC:
* SHELL - SHELL TO SELL ITS DOWNSTREAM BUSINESS IN ARGENTINA TO RAÍZEN
* SHELL - SALE INCLUDES BUENOS AIRES REFINERY, AROUND 645 RETAIL STATIONS, LPG, MARINE FUELS, AVIATION FUELS, BITUMEN, CHEMICALS AND LUBRICANTS BUSINESSES
* SHELL - SALE DOES NOT INCLUDE SHELL’S UPSTREAM INTERESTS IN THE VACA MUERTA SHALE FORMATION
* SHELL - BUSINESSES ACQUIRED BY RAÍZEN WILL CONTINUE RELATIONSHIPS WITH SHELL THROUGH COMMERCIAL AGREEMENTS, REPRESENTING ESTIMATED VALUE OF $0.3 BILLION.
* SHELL SAYS "SEES SUBSTANTIAL LONG-TERM GROWTH POTENTIAL IN ARGENTINA’S SHALE RESOURCES" Source text (go.shell.com/2qUesxW) Further company coverage:
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U.S. stocks, bond yields rise after Comey statement; oil plunges
NEW YORK U.S. stocks closed higher and Treasury yields rose on Wednesday after the release of written testimony from ex-FBI chief James Comey, with investors looking ahead to his U.S. Senate appearance on Thursday, the same day as a British parliamentary vote and a European Central Bank meeting.
An infant who was brought in serious condition to the entrance of Be'er Sheva' after drowning has been transferred to the city's Soroka Hospital.
The six-month-old boy was admitted in critical condition.
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“Dogfish Head Brewery’s creative spirit shines in its SeaQuench Ale. The beer offers a [tasting] sequence of three German-beer styles [highlighting] light malt and hops blended with sour flavors. Green- and black-lime juices and a touch of sea salt create a thirst-‘quenching’ finish. With only 4.9 percent ABV, it’s a perfect partner for seafood of all stripes.”
— Recommended by Dave DeSimone, wine, food and travel writer
SeaQuench Ale is available at Save Mor Beer & Pop and Duffy’s Pop & Beer Warehouse.
UPDATE: House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, R-La., was shot this morning as he practiced for a charity baseball game in Alexandria, Va. This story was initially published on Dec. 30, 2014.
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BOULDER, Colo. (AP) - Boulder police say they made a decision to not enforce the city’s open carry restrictions during a recent protest because doing so might have escalated the situation.
The Daily Camera reports that residents rallied Saturday afternoon in opposition to the City Council’s proposed ban on assault weapons. Currently, it’s illegal in Boulder to openly carry a firearm unless it’s held in a carrying case. But some people at the protest ignored the city law by walking around with rifles slung over their shoulders.
A police statement from City Attorney Tom Carr said that “to avoid conflict during protests, the police sometimes make a tactical decision not to enforce a particular law, if enforcement would create more conflict.”
The statement says the department’s primary job is to protect public safety.
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A driver of a car hit a motorbike rider repeatedly until he was knocked off the road in China.
The dash-cam video, filmed in Shenzhen City in southern Guangdong Province on March 15, shows a car chasing down a motorcycle on a busy road and hitting it deliberately several times until eventually knocking the driver off the road.
The driver was suspected of having a dispute with the motorcyclist because the rider apparently drove in front of the vehicle.
Fortunately, the motorcyclist only suffered some scratches.
The incident is under investigation.
April 28 Renasant Corp
* Renasant - on April 25, co said E. Robinson Mcgraw to step down as chief executive officer of company and Renasant Bank, effective May 1, 2018
* Renasant Corp - Mitchell Waycaster will assume role of chief executive officer of both company and Renasant Bank - SEC filing
* Renasant Corp - After May 1, 2018, Mcgraw will serve as executive chairman of company and bank Source: (bit.ly/2qo2XvU) Further company coverage:
As professor of Japanese history and society at Harvard, Helen Hardacre is among the foremost academic authorities on Shinto. She has written a dryly authoritative account that examines many questions including: Is Shinto actually a religion? The Japanese themselves can’t seem to agree and as Hardacre points out, many Japanese understand what outsiders call religion as merely a set of social and cultural practices. In teasing history from mythology, the author finds there were many forms of Shinto, regional variants that weren’t coordinated until the 19th century. To complicate the picture even more, for centuries many Japanese practiced Shintoism and Buddhism simultaneously while thinking in Confucian terms.
Shinto practice became compulsory under the militarists who led Japan into World War II. Afterward, Shinto became associated with the country’s political right, yet its imagery and ideas permeated anime, manga and the pop culture Japan exported to the world.
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A three-year-old boy is dead after he fell into a pond in Muhlenberg County.
The Muhlenberg County Sheriff's Department said they, along with EMS and the fire department were called to a home on Hwy-431 North after a child had fallen into a pond. The child was treated at the scene by emergency crews before being taken to Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital.
Muhlenberg County Sheriff Curtis McGehee identified the child as Levi Robinson, 3-years-old.
After arriving to the hospital, Robinson was pronounced dead by the coroner.
No other information regarding the Robinson's death were provided. We will update this story with more information if it is made available.
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Howard senior Kyle Hoffman, right, hugs Sandie Daro, of Ellicott City, mother of Howard senior Mitchell Daro, not pictured, before the school's graduation ceremony at Merriweather Post Pavilion.
A Libyan armed group has claimed victory over Italian-backed militias paid to staunch the flow of migrants to Europe from the coastal city of Sabratha.
The Anti-Isis Operations Room, created last year to clear Sabratha of Islamic State militants, said in a statement it had taken control of the city from the Martyr Anas al-Dabashi and Brigade 48 militias after a weeks-long battle.
Over the summer, Italy began funnelling resources to the two militias after they agreed to stop facilitating the flow of migrant boats and start blocking them instead.
All factions are nominally under the control of the UN-backed government of national accord, which hailed the developments as "positive".
Libya has been plunged into chaos since a 2011 uprising that toppled and later killed long-time ruler Muammar Gaddafi.
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A 35-year-old man was killed after the car he was driving plowed into a tree and then hit a light pole in Waikiki.
His vehicle was split in two, paramedics said.
The crash happened about 8:46 p.m. Friday on Monsarrat Avenue behind the Honolulu Zoo. A witness said the car was going the wrong way down Monsarrat, and then crashed into a light pole and a tree and split in half.
Paramedics said the vehicle was likely was speeding.
The driver was pronounced dead at the scene.
This story will be updated.
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Belgian Thierry Neuville snatched his second rally victory in a row for Hyundai in Argentina on Sunday with a last-gasp burst of speed that denied Britain's Elfyn Evans a first win by a fraction of a second.
Evans, who had led from the second stage in his D-Mack team Ford Fiesta, suffered brake problems early in the day and missed out by 0.7 of a second, with Estonian Ott Tanak third in an M-Sport Fiesta.
Neuville, who won in Corsica on April 9, started the final El Condor power stage 0.6 seconds adrift of Evans but won it to take overall victory and five bonus points.
The rally is based in Villa Carlos Paz, near Cordoba and 700km to the north-west of Buenos Aires.
Reigning world champion Sebastien Ogier of France, who finished fourth, continues to lead the standings with 102 points after five rounds, ahead of Finnish rival Jari-Matti Latvala on 86 and Neuville on 84.
The next rally is in Portugal on May 18-21.
(Reporting by Alan Baldwin, editing by Ken Ferris)
Top Stories: Republican Vice President Mike Pence’s appearance in Springfield next month to boost tax reform has been scrapped. The News-Leader reports an organization founded by Pence’s chief of staff said the event was not happening and declined to say if the cancellation was related to GOP Governor Eric Greitens legal problems. And a St. Louis area group that rescues abandoned and neglected animals is regrouping after one of its trucks was stolen. KMOV reports the truck belonging to Stray Rescue was stolen from its warehouse while workers were getting ready to load it up with supplies.
Police are asking for the public’s help in finding a man responsible for a bomb scare in Toronto on Sunday.
The suspect was travelling southbound just before 2 p.m. on the Bloor-Yonge subway line when he told passengers he had a bomb and would blow up the train. A photo of the man standing on the subway’s platform has been released by police.
Officers were called to the scene, and the train was immediately evacuated.
The man fled the station in the midst of the crowd, police said.
Anyone with information regarding the investigation into this incident is asked to contact police.
The Chinese despot said his country is ready to fight “the bloody battle” to regain its rightful place in the world as he capped off an address at an annual session of the National People's Congress which paved the way for him to be president for life.
Just days after President Donald Trump signed new rules to allow top-level US officials to travel to Taiwan, Xi said Beijing would defend is "one China principle”, which sees Taiwan as a territory ready for reunification.
Xi said: "All acts and tricks to separate the country are doomed to fail and will be condemned by the people and punished by history.”
President Xi, who is the most powerful Chinese leader since Chairman Mao, pushed through a vision of guiding the country through a “new era” or unrivalled global military and economic supremacy.
But he also sought to tackle concerns about China’s development projects abroad and said they "will not pose a threat to any country”.
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Some of the cast gave WALB a sneak peak at "The Wedding Singer" play in Tifton.
The musical is an adaptation of the romantic, comedy movie starring Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler.
The play is set in the 80's with a similar storyline where the main character, Robbie, is left at the alter by his fiance.
The Tift Theatre director said Michael Brogdan the shows really brings the community together.
"People from the community put the shows on. I'm here to guide them and direct them and working together as a group as a community to do something fun and also something that provides entertainment for others," said Brogdan.
The Wedding Singer opens Thursday evening at Tift Theatre.
Showtimes are 7 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday performances, and 3 p.m. for the Sunday matinee.
Tickets are $10 for general admission and $8 for students and seniors.
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Counting was underway for Punjab's Shahkot Assembly seat byelection on Thursday with the ruling Congress candidate leading by over 2,000 votes.
Congress candidate Hardev Singh Ladi Sherowalia was leading over his Shiromani Akali Dal rival Naib Singh Kohar after the first two rounds of counting, an election official said.
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidate Rattan Singh was trailing fair behind.
The seat fell vacant following the death of sitting Akali Dal legislator Ajit Singh Kohar in February.
Kohar, a former minister, was elected five times from this seat. His son Naib Singh Kohar was fielded by the Akali Dal. There were 12 candidates in the fray this time. A total of 76 per cent voting was reported on May 28. Punjab has a Congress government since March 2017.
Three dogs were found dead after spending more than 11 hours inside a hot car on Long Island Tuesday, and now their owner is facing charges.Six dogs, all Rottweilers, were found around 5:40 a.m. inside cages in a Ford Explorer parked in a lot along Montauk Highway in Shirley.Three of those dogs were dead, and three surviving dogs were transported to the Brookhaven Town Animal Shelter for evaluation.Investigators said the dogs spent at least 11 hours inside the car. Temperatures climbed to a high of 90 degrees in Shirley on Monday, according to AccuWeather.The dogs' owner, 41-year-old Carmine Dapruzzo, of Shirley, was charged with animal cruelty.
President Trump declassified the highly controversial Nunes memo written by the House Intelligence Committee on 2 February 2018.
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It's back, bigger than ever! The YMCA White Elephant Sale is one of the largest indoor garage sales in West Michigan! This year, it's in the old Baker Furniture warehouse located at 1661 Monroe Ave. in Grand Rapids.
There is no way to possibly explain what you can find at this sale. So many treasures ranging from gently loved office furniture and toys, to some brand new items like upholstery.
For just $5 on Friday, April 27, you can be an "early bird shopper" and get in before doors open without a cost at 9:30a.m. It will remain open until 8p.m. Friday and then run 8a.m. to 3p.m. on Saturday, April 28.
Proceeds from the sale go to support Camp Manitou-Lin.
BOJ042 wrote: Unfortunately I think our injuries we have now picked up is going to make our season end like it did last year- we have around 4-5 first teamers out for long periods and our best players are that we just cant afford that with the depth of our squad and hope to compete for the top 4 - we have done a great job to get to top 8 (presuming Warrington and Catalans don't win every game) I just hope we can stay in touch with the top 4 that when every one is back we could have a crack in the super 8.thursday doesn't look a good enough side to win away I would say.You cant help injuries...
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Can't agree with you on that one. On one hand we brag that we have our strongest squad for years and yet when some players from the squad are called on it is inferred they aren't up to it!The squad for Salford is by no means a weak one - it contains some players who should be coming in with a point to prove !
Harbinger Student Literary Journal is hiring fiction, poetry and art editors, designers and a PR coordinator for the 2017-2018 school year. Applicants must be undergraduates with a strong interest in reading and writing. For the designer and PR coordinator positions, experience with Adobe Suite is a strong plus.
To apply, send your resume to Elizabeth Hansen at ttuharbingerjournal@gmail.com.
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The Western Illinois Fair Queen Pageant and Princess Contest is looking for contestants for its 2017 pageant to be held Wednesday, June 21, at the Western Illinois Fair in Griggsville. The queen pageant is open to girls age 16-21, and ages 5-6 for the Princess contest.
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A Target store near the VA hospital in Long Beach was evacuated Monday afternoon after employees reported receiving a threatening letter, authorities said.
Officers responded to the store, located inside the Bixby Village Plaza on 7th Street, around 2:00PM to investigate a bomb threat, according to Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) spokeswoman Marlene Arrona.
The business received a threatening letter and then self-evacuated as a precautionary measure while police investigated, Arrona added.
“After a thorough and methodological search, no suspicious devices were located,” Arrona said.
The evacuation did not impact vehicular traffic but caused the store to close for about two hours, according to an employee.
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There are on the Carlsbad Current-Argus story from Tuesday Feb 7, titled ECSO on the hunt for Carlsbad jewel thief. In it, Carlsbad Current-Argus reports that:
ECSO said a Carlsbad woman reported the theft of a yellow gold one-third carat diamond wedding ring and necklace ECSO on the hunt for Carlsbad jewel thief ECSO said a Carlsbad woman reported the theft of a yellow gold one-third carat diamond wedding ring and necklace Check out this story on CurrentArgus.com: http://c-cargus.co/2jYRkYH A jewel thief is being sought by the Eddy County Sheriff's Office following the theft of two pieces of gold and diamond jewelry from a home sometime between Nov. 24 and Dec. 24, officials said.
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Check out the views from the Kings condo tower
Rex Bennett, an original Kings season ticket holder, moved two weeks ago into of one of the condos at the Sawyer hotel and condominium tower in Sacramento, built by the Kings next to Golden 1 Center. He shows off its views on Tuesday, June 19, 2018.
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GENEVA, N.Y. — A new state welcome centre is now greeting visitors to the Finger Lakes.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo formally opened the new facility Thursday. Located on Seneca Lake in Geneva, New York, the centre will provide tourists with information about local activities, sites and products. One of 11 new welcome centres around the state, the Finger Lakes location is the first to sell New York-made wine, cider and beer.
Cuomo, a Democrat, hailed the centre as another investment in the upstate tourism economy. He called the Finger Lakes “one of New York’s greatest treasures” thanks to its recreational opportunities, picturesque lake setting and award-winning wines.
PAHOKEE, Fla. - Palm Beach County sheriff's deputies arrested a 13-year-old boy Monday accused of threatening to "shoot up" a Pakohee school on Snapchat.
The boy, who was not identified, told deputies that the threat against Glades Academy School was a joke and deputies found no weapons in his possession.
He faces a charge of written threats to kill and do bodily injury with mass shooting.
South Florida schools have seen an uptick in threats after the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland on Feb. 14.
Most of the threats have been hoaxes, but Broward County sheriff's deputies did arrest a Pompano Beach teenager in late February and confiscated bomb parts and other weapons.
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LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) – The University of Louisville has granted two players release from the football program.
The university made the announcement regarding linebacker Isaac Stewart and defensive back Lyn Strange on Wednesday.
Stewart appeared in 11 games for UofL in 2017, according to the release. He finished with 26 tackles and two tackles for loss. Stewart is a native of Charlotte, North Carolina, according to the release.
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Strange sat out as a redshirt for the Cardinals last season, according to the release. He is a native of Leon, Florida.
UofL has not released the reason why the releases were requested.
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More than half of Facebook’s launch partners on Instant Articles appear to have abandoned the format, new Tow Center research suggests.
Of 72 publishers that Facebook identified as original partners in May and October 2015, our analysis of 2,308 links posted to their Facebook pages on January 17, 2018, finds that 38 publications did not post a single Instant Article—the platform’s fast-loading, native format.
Medtronic sells supplies unit to Cardinal Health for $6.1bn
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The Henderson County Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Lexington High School Beta Club on Monday, October 2nd. The group has sponsored the “Tiger Underground” which will reach out for students in need of clothes, beauty supplies, toiletries, and even food. Bailey Liles is the ambassador for LHS Beta, and says that they are hoping to expand to all seven schools, and then the community. All the clubs…
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The Montecito Library is hosting a Summer Book Club for Tweens, meeting three consecutive Wednesdays — July 10, 17, and 24 — from 2:30 to 3:45 p.m.
The Montecito Library is located at 1469 East Valley Road in Montecito.
This book group, appropriate for young people ages 9 to 12, will discuss three wonderful books and establish a book list of everyone’s favorite titles. Depending on participation, the group may become a monthly book club during the school year.
Readers can sign up online through the Santa Barbara Public Library System’s “Library Events” Calendar or at the Montecito Library. Call the library at 805.969.5063 for more information.
Click here for more information about Santa Barbara Public Library System programs and services. All library programs are free and open to the public.
— Jody Thomas is a supervisor for the Montecito Library.
In “What Would Happen If You Never Saw The Sun?” by Life Noggin, narrator Pat Graziosi aka Blocko explains how a lack of sunlight would adversely affect one’s physical and mental health while also warning that too much sunlight is just as bad. Everything in moderation.
while it looks like getting sunlight is not absolutely necessary to live, having the sun’s rays hug your skin is pretty important to staying healthy. One of the biggest benefits of getting sunlight is how it helps you get vitamin D. …Now, while exposure to the hot ball of glowing gases in the sky definitely has its benefits, too much sun may also be a bad thing. Getting too much sun can cause those pesky sunburns and also suppress your skin’s immune
system. Sunlight might also be capable of damaging skin cell membranes and put you at a greater
risk for certain skin cancers.
SEATTLE (AP) -- Richaud Gittens made a pair of free throws with 16 seconds left to give Seattle a 55-54 victory over Utah Valley on Saturday night.
Brandon Randolph scored eight straight points for the Wolverines to give them a 54-51 lead with 1:14 to play. Jordan Hill's jumper pulled Seattle to 54-53 with a minute left.
Randolph missed a 3-point shot and Morgan Means missed a 3 for the Redhawks, but Gittens was fouled pulling in the offensive board and then made ensuing free throws. Following a Utah Valley timeout, Kenneth Ogbe missed a 3-pointer to end it.
Aaron Menzies had 15 points, 12 rebounds and six blocks to lead Seattle (16-8, 5-2 Western Athletic Conference). Means added 14 points, Hill had 10 and Gittens finished with nine.
Randolph had 15 points for Utah Valley (16-7, 5-2). Jake Toolson added 14 points and Conner Toolson chipped in 10 with a career-high five steals.
The body of a diver has been discovered off the coast of County Donegal.
It follows a search for a Canadian national who was among a group who were deep-sea diving on a World War Two shipwreck off Malin head at the weekend.
Malin Head Coast Guard were alerted on Saturday after one of the diving group was reported missing.
The operation was jointly co-ordinated with the Coast Guard operations centre in Belfast.
The body is being brought ashore at Downings, North Donegal, for formal identification.
Irish Water is going ahead with plans to bring water from the River Shannon to Dublin and the Midlands.
The 1-point-3 billion Euro pipeline will supply 40 percent of the population within the next 7 years.
The plans will see water taken from the Parteen basin in North Tipperary and pumped up to 170 kilometers to the Midlands and Greater Dublin area.
Critics say the money would be better spent repairing leaks in the capital.
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A high-ranking House Democrat on Thursday called on Rep. Nancy Pelosi of California to step down as minority leader to make way for a new generation.
“Our leadership does a tremendous job,” said Rep. Linda Sanchez of California, “but I do think we have this real breadth and depth of talent within our caucus, and I do think it’s time to pass the torch to a new generation of leaders, and I want to be a part of that transition. I want to see that happen.”
Sanchez, the fifth-ranking Democrat in the House, was interviewed on C-SPAN by two reporters who asked her about the current makeup of Democratic leadership.
Sanchez specifically called out Pelosi; the House minority whip, Steny Hoyer of Maryland; and the assistant House minority leader, James Clyburn of South Carolina, when asked who should leave their leadership positions. …
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OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries) is finally making some headway in its race against the tide of surging US supplies, and speculators are giving the group greater credence.
Hedge funds boosted bets on higher West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude prices
San Francisco police confirmed a shooting at a sprawling UPS warehouse and customer service center, but no information on injuries has been released.
The shooting today led to a massive police response and a shelter-in-place warning for the surrounding area.
The building is located in the Portero Hill, which is about 2.5 miles from downtown San Francisco.
Police are advising people to avoid the area.
Settlement lets some Detroit residents avoid foreclosure
DETROIT (AP) — The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan and other organizations have settled a lawsuit that allows low-income Detroit individuals and families facing foreclosure to buy their homes for $1,000.
The agreement was approved Tuesday by Detroit's City Council.
Under the settlement, the city will acquire the properties of eligible applicants and sell them to a nonprofit. The nonprofit then will sell the homes back to their original owners.
The deal also makes it easier for residents to apply for a city program exempting low-income homeowners from taxes they can't afford.
ACLU of Michigan Legal Director Michael Steinberg said the settlement will prevent thousands of Detroiters from losing their homes to tax foreclosure.
The lawsuit was filed in 2016 on behalf of seven homeowners and a coalition of neighborhood groups.
Jimmy Buffet and the Coral Reefer Band are returning to Wrigley Field on July 13th. Enter for your chance to win a pair of tickets to the show. Tickets go on sale Friday, February 9th. Visit livenation.com for more information.
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Authorities in Louisiana say an ATM technician teamed up with his brother-in-law to stage a phony robbery and steal about $100,000 in cash.
Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office spokesman Lt. Jason Rivarde tells NOLA.com/The Times-Picayune that 27-year-old Munther Quraan and his brother-in-law, 27-year-old Jihad Nassar, were arrested and booked Thursday with theft valued over $25,000.
Quraan was also booked with several offenses including obstruction of justice.
He said a man clad in a mask and hat walked up to him while he was working and pointed what he thought was a weapon hidden under the man’s clothing.
Money destined for the ATM was demanded, and other things were taken. But, authorities say it was a “set-up,” though it’s unclear how that was determined.
It’s also unclear if the accused have lawyers.
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THE river in Henley has been a significant visitor attraction for many years.
The town became more accessible to tourists after the railway link opened in 1857 and the numbers have continued to grow as it gradually lost its use as an inland port.
Countless feet have stood on the curved bricks at the water’s edge along Riverside. Many of these have a manufacturer’s stamp, such as “Joseph Hamblet 1895 West Bromwich”. A few have “S. J. Sadler Oldbury” but no date.
The chances are that these blocks were used at the turn of the last century to upgrade and reinforce the walkway that is raised above water level. They seem to be lasting well.
Carnival Fantasy cruise was forced to cancel its stopover in Cozumel
The four-night Easter cruise hit a major obstacle at the weekend when it was struck by a fault with its propulsion system.
Carnival Fantasy was forced to deal with the technical issue, which affected its maximum cruising speed.
On Friday when the ship was due to depart, the fault caused it to cancel the planned stop in Cozumel, Mexico the next day.
The seemingly doomed trip was initially dubbed a “cruise to nowhere” as it meandered from Mobile, Alabama in the US.
Atwater’s Connor Norton rises out of the water in the 50 freestyle race during the Sac-Joaquin Section Swimming Championship at Tokay High School in Lodi, Calif., on Saturday, May 13, 2017. Norton placed seventh with a time of (21.69). Andy Alfaro aalfaro@modbee.com
The US Open playoff format has been changed for 2018...
What Is The US Open Playoff Format?
What is the US Open playoff format if, after the regulation 72 holes, we have a tie at the top of the leaderboard?
The answer used to be an 18 hole playoff. Assuming the tournament finishes on the Sunday, the players tied at the top would then come back the next day to play 18 more holes.
This last happened in 2008 when Tiger Woods and Rocco Mediate played 18 extra holes on Monday at Torrey Pines but they tied at level par so had to go into sudden death.
Woods went on to win on the first extra hole.
This year, however, the US Open playoff format has undergone huge changes.
No longer is it an 18 hole playoff, to the delight of fans and broadcasters who all want the tournament to finish on the Sunday.
Starting from this year, the US Open playoff format will be two hole aggregate.
This is still unique to the other majors which all have different playoff formats of their own.
9th Circ. Decision Could Be Game-Changer For Investors
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 2:16 PM EST) -- Last Wednesday, the Ninth Circuit issued an important decision in Mineworkers' Pension Scheme et al. v. First Solar Inc. that serves to protect investor rights in securities class actions and will prevent companies that commit fraud from evading liability for their wrongdoing.
In the typical securities fraud case, an investor seeks to recover losses due to the revelation of a fraud that causes a drop in the company’s stock price. In order to plead (and ultimately prove) that a company committed securities fraud, plaintiffs must show that...
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A section of Interstate 69 is back open.
The southbound lanes were closed for more than three hours Monday morning because of a crash.
Authorities tell us two semis and five cars were involved in the crash.
Several people are hurt. Deputies say some of those injuries are critical.
1-69 SB lanes at Boonville New Harmony shut down because of accident involving semi & 2 cars pic.twitter.com/BYL65iViUI — Lauren Artino 14News (@Lauren14news) August 14, 2017
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Five questions with NC State's Nyheim Hines
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"I love the way he plays," Kuznetsov says of the Maple Leafs' talented 19-year-old. "It's nice to see when young guys, they come in the league and they play right away the way it should be played."
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Brandon Drury grounded into double play, shortstop to second to first, J.D. Martinez out
Throughout the morning, eye-witness testimony has been emerging from those who escaped from the fire. Here are a few of those we have been hearing from – and be warned, some of their stories are upsetting.
1:56 The man accused of killing a woman and her daughter made the 911 call Pause
1:56 The man accused of killing a woman and her daughter made the 911 call
0:46 Dozens rally after arrest of first ‘Dreamer’ protected by Obama’s DACA order
1:37 Oscar-winning actress Geena Davis speaks in Sarasota
1:53 Legoland surprise for one generous 8-year old
1:55 Public comment was heard Tuesday night on Holmes Beach speed limit change
0:33 The Pittsburgh Pirates begin spring training workouts at Pirate City
2:04 Protesters, supporters clash at President Donald Trump protest in Tampa
3:03 The importance of river restoration in the Everglades
The hats were flying on the first two nights of the NHL season.
Connor McDavid, Alex Ovechkin, Wayne Simmonds and Brandon Saad each recorded a hat trick in his team's season opener. It's the first time four different players scored at least three goals in his season opener in 100 years, since the NHL's first two games back in 1917.
Ovechkin's hat trick that led the Washington Capitals to a 5-4 shootout victory at Ottawa was the 18th of his career, most among active players and tied for 20th-most all time. Reigning MVP McDavid picked up his second already at age 20.
The hat tricks by McDavid and Simmonds were the first, respectively, in franchise history for the Edmonton Oilers and Philadelphia Flyers in a season opener. Saad's hat trick in a 10-1 drubbing of the Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins was the first by a Chicago Blackhawks player in a season opener since Hockey Hall of Famer Bobby Hull in 1965.
Apple partnered with 15 photographers in a number of countries around the world to capture New Year's Eve festivities with photos taken on iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus devices, according to CNN The photos range from Samah El Ali's shot of the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge fireworks from The Royal Botanic Gardens in Australia to John Lehmann's shot of festivities in Vancouver on Canada's west coast.Katja Sherlock captured one of the first photos of the 2017 sign in Times Square after the ball drop in New York, while other photographers captured fireworks and sights in Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, India, Austria, Italy, Iceland, Mexico, and the United Arab Emirates.
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The Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James has never been one to shy away from the mic, and as Ronda Rousey was defeated, he gave her some kind words. As Ronda Rousey entered the ring for UFC 207, she didn't know that just 50 seconds later she would be TKO'ed by Nunes.
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A Texas restaurant’s pre- and post-transition Caitlyn Jenner bathrooms are getting a mixed reaction, with the restaurant saying it’s lighthearted and some saying it’s insensitive. Screenshot from Facebook
UPDATE 1-UK raises alarm over threat to Vauxhall from GM-Peugeot deal
LONDON, Feb 15 Britain and its leading union expressed concerns on Wednesday at a plan by General Motors to sell its European operations to France's PSA Group in a deal that could put GM's Vauxhall operations in England at risk after Brexit.
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Young riders pose for a picture with Qatar Equestrian Federation officials during the Al Rayyan International Show Jumping Championship at QEF's Main Arena. Jordan's Ibrahim Hani Bisharat astride his reliable mare, Brown Sugar, clocked 39.94 seconds to win the Art.
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A 79-year-old woman who went missing has been found safe, police have said.
Northumbria Police launched an appeal after Betty Walsh, 79, disappeared at around 11.30am this morning.
Betty has Alzheimer's and officers said she could possibly be in a confused state and may have got on a bus.
Police say she has now been found safe and well.
A spokesman said: "A huge thank you to everyone who shared our messages on social media, it made a real difference.
"We utilised resources from across the force, including area command 24/7, motor patrols, dogs and firearms officers to ensure Betty was found and are pleased that after an extensive search she has been found safe and well.
"Looking after people who are more vulnerable for any reason is an absolute priority for us and we will do everything we can to make sure they are safe.
"Thank you to everyone for the support."
The footwear brand is teasing a limited-edition collaboration with Moschino creative director Jeremy Scott , which promises zany designs like bedazzled Uggs and flame-printed Uggs. The latter have “Ugg” embroidered on one shoe and “Life” embroidered on the other, Women’s Wear Daily reports.
His collection debuts in mid-September and will feature eight different styles for men, women and kids. There’s no word on what the other styles will look like, though Refinery 29 notes Scott is known for putting luxury spins on “basic” brands.
Watch as Pelicans GM gets a prostate exam during the 7th inning stretch Myrtle Beach Pelicans Vice President and General Manager Andy Milovich sand "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" during the seventh inning stretch during a Myrtle Beach baseball game in 2014. Myrtle Beach Pelicans ×
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Police have arrested a man following “a serious assault” after reports a Liverpool fan was attacked ahead of the Champions League semi-final first leg against Roma at Anfield.
Merseyside Police posted a message on Tuesday evening, confirming an incident had taken place near to the Albert pub, which is close to the stadium, and appealing for video footage.
Such video footage appeared to exist, with clips posted to Twitter showing clashes between supporters, ambulances in attendance and suggestions that a group of Roma fans had used belts as weapons.
The force later confirmed a man had been arrested.
A statement read: “We can confirm a man has been arrested following an assault near to the Albert public house earlier this evening.
“He has been taken to a police station where he will be interviewed by detectives. The 53-year-old victim is currently being treated for his injuries.”
About Shared Reading Group - Wallasey Central Library
Shared Reading is all about enjoying books, biscuits and a brew, together. You can simply drop in and sit down, there's no pressure to talk, to read, or even to drink tea! With no prior knowledge or reading needed, come meet new friends and listen to a story or poem read aloud by one of The Reader Organisation's trained facilitators.
Today in Toronto is special thanks to two very important opening nights. The Rhubarb Festival kicks off at Buddies and it's also the first day of the Toronto Black Film Festival, which features some amazing and crucial movies at theatres all around the city.
LONDON, April 3 British consumer goods maker Reckitt Benckiser is weighing strategic options for its food business, it said on Monday it, following its agreement to buy Mead Johnson.
The company said its French's mustard was non-core and that it would update the market when appropriate. (Reporting by Martinne Geller)
Dec 30 The Sri Lankan rupee traded weaker on Friday due to unusual year-end dollar demand from importers and ahead of an announcement on monetary policy by the central bank later in the day, dealers said. Sri Lanka's central bank is most likely to keep its key interest rates steady on Friday, even as some economists expect further tightening to ease pressure on the rupee following a rate increase by the U.S. Federal Reserve earlier this month, a Reuters poll showed.
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Over 3,300 cases of traffic rule violation including over 500 cases of were registered in the city on the eve.
"There were 565 cases of and we collected Rs 3.87 lakh in fine (from guilty drivers)," a senior traffic police official said.
Thirteen people were booked for rash and negligent driving, while 207 people were caught for riding two-wheelers without helmet.The traffic police also fined about 690 people for parking in a no-parking areas.
Calling all #IamLakewood volunteers: Parks appreciation day is April 22 from 9 a.m. to noon and we need your help!
Work parties are happening at five parks this year:
Fort Steilacoom Park: restoring historic cemetery grave markers, plantings, weeding, playground maintenance, trail cleanup.
Harry Todd Park: weeding, planting, ivy removal, beach cleaning.
Wards Lake Park: trail maintenance, invasive ivy removal, garbage clean up.
Springbrook Park: community garden plantnings, spread wood chips.
Lakewood Community Garden: preparing beds for growing season.
Bring your garden gloves and tools – we hope to see you there!
Register: Email Cameron Fairfield (cfairfield@cityoflakewood.us) . Include name (or organization/school/church group name), number of volunteers, phone number and preferred site location.
Support from labor unions was critical when Doug Parker's US Airways forced a merger with American, but now the CEO of the world's biggest airline is under fire from unions unhappy about pay that lags rates at rival Delta. Leaders of the pilots' union say they have lost confidence in the ability of Parker and senior executives to lead the airline.
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TAMPA, Fla. — The number of tourists visiting Florida continues to grow.
Gov. Rick Scott will announce Tuesday that an estimated 60.7 million tourists came to the state during the first six months of the year. That's a 4.1 per cent increase over the same time period in 2016.
Scott plans to highlight the new numbers during a visit to the Florida Aquarium.
A breakdown shows that the increase is due primarily to a growing number of visitors coming from other states. But the number of tourists coming from overseas countries and Canada has dipped slightly.
Preston begin life without Jordan Hugill when struggling Hull City visit Deepdale on Saturday.
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McQuaid (upper body) won't play Monday against the Senators, the Boston Globe reports.
With Torey Krug, Brandon Carlo and Colin Miller also ailing, the Bruins figure to call upon either Tommy Cross or Matt Grzelcyk to fill out of the team's back line Monday. With just two goals and 10 points in 77 games this past season, McQuaid's not a fantasy factor in leagues that don't factor in hits, blocks and PIM, but his rugged play and sound positioning are assets to the team's defense in real terms.
TOKYO, April 20 Mitsui Life Insurance Co plans to shift some funds to euro-denominated bonds from dollar bonds in the financial year to March, as currency hedging costs for the dollar are expected to rise, a senior company official said on Thursday.
The company plans to reduce the overall holding of currency-hedged foreign bonds by around 50 billion yen ($460 million)after having boosted it sharply last year, Yoichiro Matsuta, head of the investment planning department, also told a news conference.
($1 = 108.84 yen) (Reporting by Hideyuki Sano; Editing by Chang-Ran Kim)
The academic, known as “Dr. Doom”, said Bitcoin is the “biggest bubble in human history” and his warning comes on the very day BTC fell below $8,000 Friday, a 60 percent tumble from its peak of $19,511 on December 18.
Professor Roubini, professor of economics at New York University, said bitcoin was “the mother of all bubbles” favoured by “charlatans and swindlers” as it fell to $7,882 today following negative noises from India, and concerns over price manipulation on the Bitfinex exchange.
Bitcoin is very quickly losing all of its pre-Christmas hype-period gains from the end of last year.
Professor Roubini told Bloomberg that policymakers and regulators are getting worried.
He said: "Pretty much every G20 policymaker is talking about a crackdown.
“We can’t allow it to become the next Swiss bank account for use by criminals and people evading tax.”
I strongly feel that the chief task of the economic theorist or political philosopher should be to operate on public opinion to make politically possible what today may be politically impossible.
— Friedrich von Hayek
General Manager Ron Hextall may be busy working the phones over the next 15 days but the players on the list won't be going anywhere. The Philadelphia Flyers won't be in any hurry to trade away any of the following forwards at this years trade deadline.
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Feb 14 Yoc AG:
* Substantially surpasses revenue forecast made in November 2016 for Q4 of 2016
* According to preliminary calculations, Q4 revenue is estimated to reach 3.95 million euros ($4.19 million) (Q4/2015: 3.2 million euros)
* Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) in Q4 of 2016 are estimated to amount to 0.15 million to 0.2 million euros (Q4/2015: -0.1 million euros) Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9422 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
Horrible ‘political rhetoric’ gives us this.
Via The Hill:
The office of Rep. Claudia Tenney (R-N.Y.) received a threatening email with the subject line “One down, 216 to go…,” shortly after a shooter opened fire on GOP lawmakers who were at a congressional baseball practice, according to her office.
The person who sent the email then wrote in the body of the email, “Did you NOT expect this?”
“Did you NOT expect this? When you take away ordinary peoples very lives in order to pay off the wealthiest among us, your own lives are forfeit. Certainly, your souls and morality were lost long before. Good riddance,” the email said.
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ALBANY, N.Y. (AP)  Former "Sex and the City" star Cynthia Nixon said on Twitter Monday that she'll challenge Gov. Andrew Cuomo in New York's Democratic primary in September.
Her announcement sets up a race pitting an openly gay liberal activist against a two-term incumbent with a $30 million war chest and possible presidential ambitions.
In a video on Twitter, the public education advocate said, "We want our government to work again."
Nixon in recent speeches has called on Democrats nationally to carve out a strong liberal identity instead of being merely the "anti-Trump party."
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The 51-year-old Manhattan mother of three is an ally of Democratic New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, who frequently clashes with Cuomo on various issues.
The 60-year-old Cuomo was favored 66 percent to 19 percent over Nixon in a recent Siena College poll.
Mbulu collects Golden Boot award in Malawi TNM Super League
Mafco FC striker Richard Mbulu has been presented with the TNM Super League Golden Boot after finishing the season as top scorer with 19 goals.
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A 12-year-old girl is missing.
Police issued a City Watch alert for Mackenzie Thomas.
According to the alert, she got into an argument with her mother and jumped out of the car when it stopped at Yorkshire Drive and Hinton Avenue. She ran away and hasn’t been seen or heard from since then, which was around 5:30 p.m. Monday.
Mackenzie has autism and is considered endangered, according to the alert.
She is described as a 5-foot-8, 130-pound black girl with a dark complexion and shoulder-length black braided hair. She was wearing a black jacket, white T-shirt, khaki pants and silver glittery Converse shoes.
If you see her, call police at (901) 545-2677.
This undated photo shows a pine seedling in New Paltz, N.Y. Growing a Christmas tree from seed, a pine, shown here, takes a long time but is very satisfying. That's no short-term proposition.
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The Oklahoma Highway Patrol says a crop-dusting airplane clipped a support wire to a radio transmitting tower and crashed in central Oklahoma, killing the pilot.
Trooper Matt Conway says the single-engine small plane crashed and burned about 5 p.m. Wednesday about 24 miles northwest of Oklahoma City.
Conway says the aircraft was making a turn while spreading weed killer on a field when it clipped the wire and crashed. With its support wire snapped, the 1,000-foot FM transmitting tower toppled.
The name of the pilot has not been released.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Retiring City Councilor Sal LaMattina thanks everyone for their support and entrusting him with representing District 1 for 11 years, as Boston Mayor Martin Walsh and State Rep. Dan Ryan look on. The farewell party for the longtime East Boston, North End and Charlestown city councilor came on Sunday, Oct. 1, during the Friends of the Charlestown Navy Yard Fall Festival.
PICTOU — A special musical tribute to the celebrated artist, poet and storyteller Tommy Makem will be on stage at the deCoste Performing Arts Centre on Saturday, Oct. 7 featuring Evans & Doherty and Tom Sweeney.
Even though Makem passed away in 2007, his spirit lives on in the memories of those who watched him as a beloved performer. Tom Sweeney, the nephew of the Irish legend, is a balladeer, songwriter and storyteller from Omagh, County Tyrone and a genuine rarity in the field of Irish singing.
Kevin Evans and Brian Doherty have been an integral part of the East Coast music scene for more than 30 years. Equally at home in a pub-setting, concert hall, festival or convention, Evans & Doherty are first-rate musicians, singers, songwriters, promoters and producers. They also possess the ability to entertain any audience, any place, any time.
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Show time is 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available through the deCoste box office.
Kevin Evans, Tom Sweeney and Brian Doherty. (Submitted photo)
WASHINGTON—China, Russia and other countries are failing to rein in North Korea’s illicit financing and weapons proliferation activity, according to a new United Nations report that says time is running out for sanctions to head off a disastrous conflict as Pyongyang perfects a long-range nuclear weapon.
In its most urgent warning yet, the U.N.’s panel of experts on North Korea say member states are letting their chance slip away to clamp down on the Kim Jong Un regime’s efforts to fund its nuclear and missile programs.
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20+ YEARS OF FECKLESS NORTH KOREA POLICY, AND NOW: North Korea tensions have Hawaii pols revisiting emergency attack plans. “The plans were last revisited in the 1980s. But the Hawaii House Public Safety Committee on Thursday formally called for the state’s defense agency to repair their hundreds of Cold War-era fallout shelters and restock them with medical supplies, food and water.”
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NORMAN, Okla. (AP) - New Oklahoma football coach Lincoln Riley has hired Ruffin McNeill as assistant head coach and defensive tackles coach.
Riley and McNeill go way back. Riley was offensive coordinator at East Carolina for five seasons while McNeill was the head coach, and the two had previously worked together at Texas Tech. McNeill was assistant head coach and defensive line coach at Virginia last season.
Calvin Thibodeaux, who has spent the last two seasons as Oklahoma's defensive line coach, now will focus on defensive ends. Riley said he plans to finalize other coaching staff titles in the coming days.
The 33-year-old Riley was promoted from offensive coordinator to head coach last week after longtime coach Bob Stoops abruptly stepped down.
The school announced the move on Wednesday.
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Will Mayor de Blasio leash the city's campaign-finance watchdog? Rose Gill Hearn, who chairs the Campaign Finance Board, has resigned, effective Dec. 31. So Mayor Bill de Blasio gets to fill the seat — when the board is still...
Keith Meister names new picks for Williams Cos.' board Keith Meister’s Corvex Management followed up on its promise to nominate a new slate to Williams Cos.’ board — and the pipeline operator was not impressed. The Tulsa, Okla.-based energy...
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Lululemon board member resigns after résumé questioned A long-serving board member of the popular women’s activewear retailer Lululemon Athletica has stepped down — just weeks after questions were raised over her résumé. Rhoda Pitcher, 61, on the...
The Premier League's jammed-packed festive period continues apace with six top-flight fixtures on this bank holiday Monday.
Middlesbrough face champions Leicester City in the lunchtime kick-off. Liverpool will close the gap on leaders Chelsea to just three points if they pile more misery on David Moyes' Sunderland.
Meanwhile, in the evening kick-off, West Ham United invite Manchester United to the London Stadium, with Jose Mourinho's men in good knick after five straight wins.
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Dec 12 (Reuters) - MENNICA POLSKA SA:
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The same leave can be availed of by a male employee too if his wife is dead and if he has children who are under 18.
Women government employees will be able take this leave until their children turn 18.(Photo: Pixabay)
Nagpur: The Maharashtra government has decided to provide a total of 180 days’ paid leave to women government employees to look after the children in the course of service.
They will be able take this leave until their children turn 18.
The same leave can be availed of by a male employee too if his wife is dead and if he has children who are under 18.
The decision was taken during Tuesday’s cabinet meeting, said finance minister Sudhir Mungantiwar.
Among other things, women employees would find this facility helpful when their children are in class 10th or 12th, said an official.
Women (or male, as the case may be) employees will be able to demand this leave thrice a year.
Barcelona (AFP) - A man from Mali was holding a woman hostage in the African country's consulate in Barcelona, police said Monday.
Man takes hostage in Mali consulate in Barcelona
A spokeswoman from the Mossos d'Esquadra, the regional police force in Catalonia where the seaside city is located, told AFP they received an alert mid-afternoon "that a woman was being held against her will inside Mali's consulate in Barcelona."
Police officers are negotiating with him, the spokeswoman said.
Spanish media said the woman being held is the wife of the honorary consul, adding the man was requesting the necessary legal papers to be able to return to Mali, but the Mossos spokeswoman would not confirm these details.
It is unclear whether he is armed or not.
An absolutely stunning Chartreuse property on the banks of the river just 15 minutes to Bordeaux. The house has been beautifully and immaculately renovated in an elegant style befitting the property. The main reception rooms, with parquet floors, moldings and fireplaces, overlook the river and the opposite bank. A total of 7 bedrooms, each generous in size with double windows allowing for plenty of natural light, either facing the river or the garden. The Chartreuse is surrounded by 3 hectares of park, enough land to keep a horse, and a swimming pool. A recent addition is the fisherman-style terrace and pontoon built over the river offering a peaceful and unique view of the property and the river. An exceptional and rare property, the Chartreuse makes for a wonderful family home with plenty of accommodation to receive and entertain your guests. A second house of 110m² can also be purchased which would allow for further accommodation if necessary.
No lips, but they can still kiss!
According to their owner, Indian Ringneck brothers Fabio and Gabriel have always had a special bond focused around cute phrases and public displays of affection.
In this footage, the two look at each other beak-to-beak, exchanging pleasantries in English while also including the occasional kiss to the head.
WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve’s latest survey of business conditions found manufacturing activity accelerating in many parts of the country in late April and early May, even as some businesses expressed concern about uncertainty cause by rising trade tensions.
The Fed said Wednesday that its survey described the economy as expanding at a moderate pace with more than half of the central bank’s 12 regions reporting a pickup in industrial activity and a third of those districts describing manufacturing conditions as “strong.”
The survey was taken after the Trump administration announced plans to institute tariffs of 25 per cent on steel imports and 10 per cent on aluminum, actions designed to boost domestic producers.
It will inform discussions when the central bank meets next month, when it is expected to raise rates.
The Barnes County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's assistance in locating a man with an outstanding warrant for his arrest.
Robert Wayne Sorensen is a 49-year-old male wanted for terrorizing, a class C felony. He is 5’10,” 265 pounds with brown hair and hazel eyes.
Those with information on the whereabouts of Sorensen are asked to contact the Barnes County Sheriff's Office at 575 10th St. SW, Suite 4, Valley City, N.D. 58072; 701-845-8530; or warrants@barnescounty.us. Tipsters may remain anonymous.
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It's been three years since the band's victorious, Then Came The Morning was released. The album was produced by The National's Aaron Dessner and nominated for an Americana Music Award. The Lone Bellow appeared on Kimmel, Letterman, Conan, CBS This Morning, Later...with Jools Holland and James Corden in support of the album. In the years since the release the band left their beloved adopted home of Brooklyn and moved to Nashville.
The food industry is failing to self-regulate junk food ads marketed at children, according to a new report.
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Former employees of Gawker.com’s defunct publisher are raising money through a new crowdfunding campaign in a bid to purchase the blog out of bankruptcy and relaunch the website.
The campaign was launched Monday on the crowdfunding website Kickstarter and seeks to raise at least $500,000. Gawker ceased publication in August 2016 after losing a lawsuit brought by Hulk Hogan.
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Aston Villa striker Rudy Gestede was in Middlesbrough last night ironing out his £6million move.
Steve Bruce confirmed after the match with Leeds United on Thursday that the club were in talks with a Premier League club regarding a transfer for the 28-year-old frontman.
And the deal is edging nearer to completion after Gestede held advanced talks with Aitor Karanka yesterday.
The deal is likely to be completed in the coming days, meaning he may not be selected for Villa's match with one of his former clubs today, Cardiff City.
Gestede arrived from Blackburn Rovers in 2015 and scored the winning goal at Bournemouth on his Villa debut. But the goals haven't flowed as he would have liked and he has found himself out of favour since Bruce's arrival in October.
JONES MILLS, Pa. — A Pennsylvania man says he used flashing dashboard lights to mimic a police speed trap — but only so he could slow down vehicles speeding past his rural home and killing deer and endangering people.
Fifty-seven-year-old Ricky McMillen tells WPXI-TV (http://bit.ly/2z3i8zF ) that he used the flashing lights on his car because he’s been complaining about speeders for years and getting few results. What he says he has gotten is very smelly deer carcasses along the road in Donegal Township, about 50 miles southeast of Pittsburgh.
State police charged McMillen on Thursday with impersonating a public servant and displaying improper lights.
McMillen says he’s been using the lights for a while and they’ve worked well.
McMillen has been mailed a summons to appear for a preliminary hearing Dec. 15.
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Scroll.in journalist Nayantara Narayanan won the Indian Society for Study of Pain’s Journalist of the Year Award on Friday. Narayanan won the award for an article detailing the challenges of living with fibromyalgia, a chronic pain condition.
The story was part of the Scroll.in series Invisible Pain published in March 2017. The series explored pain conditions that are common but little understood and little discussed. People suffering these conditions find it difficult to find doctors who understand their pain, and often experience a lack of empathy and support among in their families and among peers.
The Indian Society for Study of Pain, or ISSP, is an organisation started in 1984. It is the Indian chapter of the International Association for Study of Pain, and focuses on pain management and relief for patients. Today, ISSP has more than 1,300 members and 25 different specialities in pain management.
Federal help requested after 14 fires in South Carolina city
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Federal authorities have been asked to help investigate after 14 fires have been reported within a few miles of each other in less than three months in South Carolina's capital city.
Columbia Police Chief Skip Holbrook said a house fire around 2 p.m. Tuesday was the latest blaze in neighborhoods just north and northeast of downtown Columbia.
Holbrook says authorities have determined five of the 14 fires reported since April 21 were intentionally set and are still investigating the others. The chief says investigators have found similar evidence at many of the fires.
Holbrook said in a statement he has asked state agents and the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to join the investigation.
Authorities say many of the fires have burned vacant homes.
Whether there's still bad blood between two of our favorite pop queens or they decided to shake it off, we decided to make a mix of their best tunes because this is how we do playlists (are they out of the woods yet?). Get ready to roar and rock your next workout in style with this killer playlist — you'll be chained to the rhythm (and the StairMaster) for 60 minutes.
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1:13 Meet Parris Island drill instructor named 'top hat' in the Corps
1:25 91 and still in love: A story for the ages
1:20 Bluffton home destroyed in fire. Neighbor: Watched it 'turn into a roman candle'
0:49 Traits of a good drill instructor
2:09 Your rights when confronted by immigration enforcement officials
1:00 Attorney on possible illegal immigration enforcement activity in Beaufort County
0:36 'Hilton Head' branding, in greater Bluffton
2:52 What you need to know about the massive Oroville Dam emergency in California
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Embellished with a plethora of quotes from women writers, Thomas Isaac’s budget truly represented its gender sensitive nature. A host of women writers starting from Lalithambika Antharjanam to Balamani Amma found a place in Isaac’s ninth budget.
Beginning with Sugathakumari, the budget featured an array of quotes and verses from writers, including Sister Mary Beneenja, Sara Thomas, P Valsala, Sara Joseph, B M Suhara, Gracy, Rajalekshmi, Savithri Rajeevan, Jaishree Mishra, Vijayalakshmi, Khadeeja Mumtaz, Indu Menon, K R Meera, K A Beena, Bilu C Narayanan, Dona Mayoora and Dhanya M D.
What’s more N P Sneha’s ‘Adukkala’ (kitchen), which won her a prize at the State School Arts Festival, too found a reference in the 2018-19 budget. The Finance Minister put forth each of his new initiatives by quoting from their works. Opinions from Sunita Narain and Amrita Pritam too were used as references by the minister. Being a ‘She budget’, obviously only women writers were quoted by Isaac.
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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - Just hours into the New Year, home surveillance cameras captured three men going through cars in the Ocean Lakes section of the city.
In the footage, you can see the three men methodically check for unlocked cars on Bernstine Drive.
Homeowners said the suspects went through more than 20 cars within 10 minutes.
Many of the neighbors said their cars were locked, but several were opened. One woman told News 3 more than $50 was taken from her son's car, as well as credit cards.
The scariest part for most neighbors is that the thieves came within a few feet of their homes and they had no idea since they were celebrating the New Year.
If you recognize any of the men in the footage, take action and call the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP.
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The New York Yankees introduced new slugger Giancarlo Stanton in a press conference Monday afternoon, and Stanton made it clear he was happy to be in New York.
"I gave them the teams I wanted," he said of his conversations with the Miami Marlins after he requested a trade, per Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. "New York was definitely at the top of the list."
He also expressed his excitement for getting the opportunity to play with fellow slugger Aaron Judge:
This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.
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In response to numerous complaints about pet dogs being allowed to run free in the city’s parks, the Yerevan Municipality will be discussing the possibility of allocating various spots around the Armenian capital for dog walks/runs.
Yerevan Mayor Taron Margaryan today told members of the municipal council that they need to study the matter and come up with proposals as to what areas of various parks should be converted into “dog friendly” sites.
A few days ago Hetq wrote that the animal rights group Dingo Team had sent a letter to Margaryan with the same suggestion.
The mayor also raised the issue of bicyclists in the city who do not follow traffic rules and endanger the safety of pedestrians.
“A few years ago, we created bike lanes on various Yerevan streets. But in those places where bike lanes cannot be installed, we must be vigilant and not allow bicyclists to ride too fast and be a nuisance to others,” Margaryan said, calling on the municipal council to devise a scheme for new bike lanes.
LANSING (AP) — Gov. Rick Snyder’s Marshall Plan for Talent has been granted $100 million in funding from the Michigan Senate.
Lawmakers voted 30-2 Wednesday to establish a talent investment fund within the state’s Higher Education Student Loan Authority for the upcoming fiscal year.
The money would be funneled into initiatives to promote talent development in Michigan, mainly through support for technical and skills-based learning and partnerships between businesses and schools.
The two-bill package now heads to the House, which last month dinged Snyder’s $100-million goal by 25 percent in its budget.
Snyder, a term-limited Republican, unveiled the plan earlier this year and has said it is his top priority during his final year of leading a state that has seen a steadily deflating talent pool since the Great Recession.
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May 2 Charter Communications Inc
* Charter announces first quarter 2017 results
* Q1 revenue $10.2 billion versus i/b/e/s view $10.26 billion
* Qtrly earnings per share $0.57
* Charter communications inc - during q1 of 2017, charter's residential customer relationships grew by 330,000, versus 385,000 in prior year period
* Charter communications inc - transactions integration on track with roll-out of spectrum pricing and packaging nearly complete
* Residential video customers decreased by 100,000 in q1 of 2017, versus an increase of 24,000 in year-ago period
* Says charter added 428,000 residential internet customers in q1 of 2017, compared to 520,000 a year ago
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.96 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
ST. LOUIS: Chess legend Garry Kasparov on Monday (Aug 14) came out of retirement but was held to a draw against fellow Russian Sergey Karjakin in his first competitive chess match in 12 years.
Kasparov, who utterly dominated the sport from 1985 to 2000, is competing this week at the Rapid and Blitz tournament in St. Louis.
He says that at 54, more than a decade past the age when professional chess players typically retire, he has no plans to return to competition full-time. He became the youngest world champion ever at age 22 in 1985.
Ronnie has made a long list of activities for her and Bryan even if they're not stuff she would normally do.
a) Crowd (Halliwell Jones Stadium, Capacity 15,200): 7,760
b) Score and Winning team: Warrington 18 v 24 Wigan
c) First try (Wire player): Lineham
d) Time of first try: 7 minutes
e) Last try (any team, player not time): linehan
f) Kicks over the sticks (combined): 7
g) Salford v Wakefield Salford by 14
Leeds v Featherstone Leeds by 44
Hull FC v Castleford. Cas by 18
Huddersfield V St Helens SL. Saints by 28
Uber self-driving vehicle hits, kills pedestrian in Arizona
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Police in a Phoenix suburb say one of Uber’s self-driving vehicles has struck and killed a pedestrian.
Police in the city of Tempe said Monday that the vehicle was in autonomous mode with an operator behind the wheel when the woman walking outside of a crosswalk was hit.
Sgt. Ronald Elcock says in an email that the accident happened overnight but did not say whether it occurred Sunday night or Monday morning.
The woman died of her injuries at a hospital and her name was not made public.
Uber has been testing the self-driving vehicles in Tempe and Phoenix for months.
Police said Uber is cooperating in the investigation.
The company did not immediately respond to an email message sent Monday morning seeking comment.
April 20 Water Oasis Group Ltd
* Noted an unusual increase in price and trading volume of shares of company on April 20
* Confirms that co is not aware of any reasons for the price and volume movements
* Informed by substantial shareholder that holds 20.33%, that independent third party showed interest in purchasing shareholder's shares Source text (bit.ly/2pGqZFC) Further company coverage:
Canada officially moved to legalize recreational marijuana on Thursday when the government introduced legislation allowing the possession of small amounts of cannabis. The new law also sets regulations for the sale, growth, and purchase of the plant.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Intercontinental Exchange Inc:
* INTERCONTINENTAL EXCHANGE APPOINTS BOUDEWIJN DUINSTRA AS HEAD OF FIRST LINE CLEARING RISK FOR ICE CLEAR EUROPE
* DUINSTRA JOINS FROM ABN AMRO CLEARING BANK, A UNIT OF ABN AMRO GROUP Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Tonight's WWE RAW takes place from the TD Garden in Boston with the final build for Sunday's WWE SummerSlam pay-per-view.
Tonight's show will feature Sasha Banks vs. Nia Jax with the winner facing RAW Women's Champion Alexa Bliss on Sunday. No other matches have been announced for tonight but we do know that WWE Universal Champion Brock Lesnar is scheduled.
WWE is focusing on the following points for tonight:
* Every woman for herself: Sasha vs. Nia
* Joe is gonna get you
* Mizzed opportunity with The Miztourage and Jason Jordan
* Face your fear, Finn Balor
* Brothers on the mend, Rollins and Ambrose
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A British soldier who was part of an international coalition fighting the so-called Islamic State, has died in an "non-combat related incident" in Iraq.
The Ministry of Defence said the soldier, who has not been identified, was from the 2nd Battalion the Duke of Lancaster's Regiment.
In a statement, the MOD said the soldier died in Taji, an Iraqi town north of the capital Baghdad.
They said the incident "is currently under investigation", but his death was "not a result of enemy activity."
South Carolina star guard Sindarius Thornwell reinstateted
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) South Carolina guard Sindarius Thornwell was reinstated to the team Monday after missing the past six games because of an unspecified violation of athletic department policy.
The 6-foot-5 senior will be available when the Gamecocks open Southeastern Conference play at Georgia on Wednesday night.
Coach Frank Martin and athletic director Ray Tanner reviewed Thornwell's situation and decided he could return.
Thornwell was the team's leading scorer and rebounder when he was suspended before South Carolina's game with Florida International on Dec. 4. At the time, the Gamecocks (10-3) were undefeated and ranked in the Top 25. They have gone 3-3 since, including a loss last Friday night at Memphis, and have fallen out of the rankings.
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Big News on a Crazy Brock Lesnar Feud, "Broken" Hardy Plans for WWE RAW Revealed, Vince McMahon Upset with WWE Newcomer, New GIFs & Galleries, More
As noted earlier via TMZ Sports, WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair was placed in a medically induced coma and was scheduled to undergo surgery this afternoon. Flair was hospitalized in an intensive care unit on Saturday, reportedly due to heart-related issues.Flair has come out of surgery but his situation is said to be "extremely serious," according to F4Wonline.com.No other details were made available after surgery but F4Wonline.com adds that Flair had been scheduled to undergo surgery this week. It is not clear if this was the original surgery scheduled or a new operation. Their report also states that there is believed to be a heart issue and another issue.We will keep you updated on Flair's status.Follow Marc on Twitter at @this_is_marc . Send any news, tips or corrections to us by clicking here
Police seek person of interest in double stabbing
NAMPA, Idaho (AP) — Nampa police are looking for a person of interest in a stabbing that injured two people.
Police say an 18-year-old woman and a 25-year-old woman were brought to the hospital Sunday night with stab wounds.
Authorities say both women suffered serious injuries.
Police have identified a 37-year-old woman as a person of interest in the case.
WOODBRIDGE, Va. (AP) — Washington Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg struck out five and allowed three hits and one walk in a rehab start for the Class A Potomac Nationals.
Facing the Salem Red Sox, Strasburg showcased good command of his fastball and good movement on his curveball as he allowed one earned run.
The plan was for Strasburg to throw about 75 pitches in five innings.
Strasburg has been on the disabled list with a nerve impingement in his right elbow since July 27. He left two innings into his last start on July 23 at Arizona and has been working to get back since.
The 29-year-old is 10-3 with a 3.25 ERA and 141 strikeouts in 20 games this season.
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A mother told not to breastfeed her baby at a GAA match says she was left "shocked" and "embarrassed".
Iseult Mangan was asked by an official at last weekend's Kildare/Mayo match to go to the toilets if she wanted to nurse her child.
Other staff came to her aid and told her breastfeeding is welcome.
Iseult says she felt upset at the whole situation:
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The University of Louisville's David Padgett held a news conference at 2:15 p.m. to discuss the Cardinals' performance against Virginia on Wednesday, as well as Saturday's upcoming matchup against Florida State.
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"We know Florida State is gonna come in here chomping at the bit, because we went down there and snuck one out at their place, so they're gonna be chomping at the bit," Padgett told reporters. "They desperately need a win and so do we, because every team does this time of year. But our guys are ready to go."
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MOSCOW, April 3 Russia has issued search warrants for two people for their possible role in Monday's deadly metro blast in St Petersburg, Interfax quoted a security source as saying.
"Two people are being sought on suspicion of planning the blasts, one of whom is thought to have placed the explosive device in the metro wagon and the second person for leaving a bomb at the metro station 'Ploshchad Revolutsii'," the source told Interfax. (Reporting by Alexander Winning; Editing by Sujata Rao)
Yahoo Judge Wants To Know What Hack News Means For MDL
Law360, San Francisco (October 6, 2017, 5:44 PM EDT) -- U.S. District Judge Lucy Koh said Thursday that both sides in multidistrict litigation over Yahoo’s 2013 data breach should prepare to discuss how the case will be affected by news the hack, previously thought to have impacted about 1 billion accounts, actually reached all 3 billion of its users.
Judge Koh’s order came days after Yahoo announced the breach affected three times as many people as it had originally disclosed in December 2016. The judge noted that class counsel had already filed a consolidated class complaint...
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Cinestudio in Hartford presents its annual screening of what has become a local, alternative celebration of the holiday season.
Ron Fricke's 1992 documentary "Baraka” studies human life and the varieties of religious experience by chronicling people all over the world: Indonesia, Nepal, Egypt, India, Cambodia, the United States, Poland, Ecuador, Iran, Brazil, Turkey, Japan, Israel, Kenya, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Australia, Thailand, China, France, Argentina, Tanzania and Vatican City. It will be shown Sunday, Dec. 17, at 7:30 p.m.
Cinestudio is at 300 Summit St. on the campus of Trinity College. Admission is $10, $8 seniors and students, $7 Friends of Cinestudio. cinestudio.org.
Campbell High School is alerting parents after a student was reportedly attacked off campus.
It happened Thursday afternoon when a group of students were at a restaurant.
According to a letter sent home to parents, a male approached them and asked for money.
When the students declined, school officials say he allegedly pulled out a gun and struck one of the students.
That suspect is now in custody, the school says.
Principal Jon Henry Lee wrote, “The school is cooperating with HPD on their investigation and counselors were made available to students impacted by the incident.”
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The Donnay Building in Oklahoma City will get to stand, but possibly not for long. Braum’s withdrew its rezoning application on Friday, the city confirmed. The building is home to the HiLo Club, the Drunken Fry, and Charlie’s Jazz-Rhythm & Blues.
McGowan replaces injured Wright in Socceroos squad for play-off
Ryan McGowan has replaced Bailey Wright in Australia's squad ahead of next week's return leg against Syria in their AFC World Cup qualifying play-off.
Bristol City captain and defender Wright will return to England on Sunday, after succumbing to injury.
Wright was suspended for Thursday's 1-1 draw against Syria in Malaysia.
McGowan, who plays for Al-Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates, comes into Ange Postecoglou's 23-man squad for Tuesday's showdown in Sydney.
Ryan McGowan has been called into our squad after Bailey Wright was withdrawn due to injury. - https://t.co/osmn8pscJJ pic.twitter.com/Pkhx1SaouX — Caltex Socceroos (@Socceroos) October 6, 2017
The winner will advance to the inter-confederation play-offs to face the fourth-placed nation from CONCACAF for a spot at Russia 2018.
In this video, ComputerWorld Director, Barry Coombs introduces Network Virtualization and the technologies that allow you to do this, including VMware NSX.
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Plans: Standard Life Aberdeen joint chief executive Martin Gilbert
The boss of a giant new pensions firm has insisted he will be going nowhere as the days of early retirement are done.
As joint chief executive of Standard Life Aberdeen, Martin Gilbert is responsible for managing £660billion of savers’ money – much of it being stored up for pension nest eggs.
But the 62-year-old has insisted that he and co-head Keith Skeoch, 60, intend to stay put for a decade more.
He said: ‘The days of going at 60 or 65 are over.’
Bankers, lawyers and spin doctors toasted a £97million payday as a mega-merger between Gilbert’s Aberdeen Asset Management and Skeoch’s Standard Life sailed through.
Those in line for the cash include Mark Sorrell, the son of advertising guru Sir Martin Sorrell.
The £11billion deal has creating the biggest UK investment company, with 9,000 staff – although 800 jobs are being cut to save cash.
But it has worried investors, who pulled £17.1billion out of the two firms ahead of their merger.
BEIJING: An explosion ripped through a chemical factory in east China's Shandong Province today, killing four people and injuring six others, officials said.
The blast occurred in the morning at the Jinshan Chemical Plant Co Ltd in an economic development zone in Linshu County while maintenance work was underway, according to the county government.
Four people were killed and six others wounded in the blast, local authorities said, adding that two persons were severely injured.
Owner of the chemical plant is in police custody, staterun Xinhua news agency reported.
Two persons were killed and eight others injured in a chemical factory blast in China's northwestern Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region last year.
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Aetna is reporting a better-than-expected profit of $244 million for the fourth quarter.
The Hartford, Connecticut, company's per-share profit was 74 cents, or $1.25 when adjusted for one-time charges and costs. That beat Wall Street projections by 7 cents, according to a poll of industry analysts by Zacks Investment Research.
The health insurer posted revenue of $14.85 billion. Adjusted revenue was $14.74 billion, which is just shy of analyst expectations for $14.89 billion.
There was no early trading Tuesday in shares of Aetna Inc., which are up 7 percent this year.
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RPM offers a CD sampler of music by RPM artists, representing Indigenous artists from across Turtle Island and around the world.
Link Music Lab & Small World Music Society offer a pair of tickets to the Shahram Nazeri & Hafez Nazeri show on Sunday, October 21 at the Sony Centre for the Performing Arts.
Good Kind Productions offers two tickets to a Sofar Sounds show produced in partnership with the Downtown Yonge on Thursday, July 12. The location and lineup is a secret but that's part of the fun!
Lula Music & Arts Centre and Uma Nota Culture offer dinner for two at Lula Lounge and tickets to the Liniker e os Caramelows Polyphonic Ground concert on Thursday, July 12.
MonstrARTity will give away two VIP tickets for the #BollywoodMonster VIP Media and Cocktail Reception. The event will be held on 19th July, 8-10 pm at C Banquets, 12th Floor, Mississauga Civic Centre.
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Stateside for Monday, April 17, 2017
Today on Stateside, we hear from a Detroit man who spent three years in prison fighting to prove his innocence. And Michigan Radio's sports commentator John Bacon explains why the NHL's decision to bail on the 2018 Olympics is "dumb, dumb and dumber."
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Being in a FIRST Robotics Competition takes months of work. Oshkosh's Wave Robotics is winning in more ways than one.
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A 26-year-old man and 33-year-old woman have appeared in court after a drugs bust in Plains.
Airdrie's local problem solving team searched a house in the village last week and discovered £3800 worth of illegal substances.
Monklands police tweeted about their discovery and revealed 87g of cocaine was picked up in the property.
As well as that, 33 ecstasy tabs and an amount of cannabis was also found by the officers.
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A national search is underway for Steve Stephens, the suspect behind a random deadly shooting of a 74-year-old man broadcast on Facebook on Easter. Authorities are offering a $50,000 reward for any information that leads to an arrest of Stephens, who is considered armed and dangerous. The money is coming from the FBI, the ATF and the US Marshals Service, as they fan out in an attempt to locate him.
Cleveland Police Chief Calvin Williams held a press conference this afternoon to explain the status of the search: “This is what we would consider a national search for Steve, so we are not going to leave any stone unturned.”
Columbia Police say they've arrested a man in connection with a shooting during a fight early Monday morning.
Louis Ravenell, 33, is charged with attempted murder and possession of a firearm during the commission of a violent crime. Ravenell is accused of shooting a male acquaintance several times during an argument.
RELATED: See photos of others arrested in the Midlands this month.
Columbia dispatchers say the shooting was reported in the 2500 block of Cherry Street, just off Millwood Avenue near Santee Avenue at about 12:30 a.m. Monday.
Columbia Police say the male victim is in stable condition. Police say he suffered injuries to his lower body.
Ravenell was taken to the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center.
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April 5 Pakistan selectors named the following 16-member squad for the three-test series against West Indies that starts in Kingston on April 21:
Score 1 2 3 4 Final
Cheyenne/Reydon 12 12 25 12 61
BFDC 0 7 9 6 22
The Lady Bears finished the regular season with a 61-22 over Burns Flat on Tuesday. The Lady Bears led by 17 in the half and then exploded for 25 points in the third to put the game away heading into the 4th. Hadley Smith had 16 points and Elisabeth Burks hit for 13 while Katie Ford grabbed 12 rebounds. Catelyn Brewster also continued to contribute offensively for the Lady Bears as she had 8 points. The Lady Bears will play the winner of Burns Flat and Sentinel Saturday for the district championship.
April 17 (Reuters) - Popular video streaming service Netflix Inc added fewer subscribers than analysts' had estimated, both internationally and in the United States, in the first quarter, as a drop in the number of breakout hits attracted fewer users.
Netflix, whose original shows include the award-winning British drama "The Crown" and "A Series of Unfortunate Events", added 3.53 million subscribers outside the United States in the quarter ended March 31. (http://bit.ly/2puJ1Yt)
Analysts on average had estimated 3.68 million additions, according to research firm FactSet StreetAccount.
In the United States, the company added 1.42 million subscribers, compared with analysts' average estimate of 1.50 million. (Reporting by Narottam Medhora in Bengaluru; Editing by Savio D'Souza)
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Google has released version 66 (specifically version 66.0.3359.117) of its Chrome Web browser, which the company says will mute auto-play videos. However, there are some exceptions, and in our testing, the results are mixed. If you have interacted with a site in any way, auto-play video is allowed, so the feature may not prove as useful as it could be.
It’s also worth noting that a previous Chrome release included an ad-blocker. It doesn’t block all ads but does filter out the most egregious ones, making the Web more tolerable for those who aren’t already using an ad-blocking extension. (And remember, stick with well-known ad blockers — there are some sketchy ones out there.)
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Shattenkirk (knee) skated and he "feels good" according to head coach Alain Vigneault, Colin Stephenson of Newsday reports.
The last update we got on Shattenkirk was that he had suffered a setback that would keep him from being able to skate for a few days. As such, the fact he's back to skating and reportedly feeling good is an encouraging sign. The 29-year-old is expected to return before the season ends, but time is running out.
NEW YORK (AP) -- Former New York Knicks star Charles Oakley has officially been cleared of misdemeanor assault charges stemming from a scuffle with Madison Square Garden security guards last year.
The New York Post reports that a Manhattan judge dismissed the charges Friday. Oakley and prosecutors had agreed to a deal last August that the charges would be erased if Oakley stayed out of trouble for six months.
Oakley's lawyer, Alex Spiro, says Oakley has been "completely vindicated."
Oakley played for the Knicks from 1988 to 1998. But he's had a rocky relationship with the team in recent years.
The onetime star was accused of striking a security guard during a game on Feb. 8, 2017.
Oakley has filed a lawsuit against Knicks owner James Dolan alleging that he was the one assaulted.
COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - Danish authorities are waiting for an extradition request from South Korea for Chung Yoo-ra, the daughter of a woman at the center of an influence-peddling scandal, they said on Monday.
Three other adults and a child were with Chung Yoo-ra when she was arrested in the Danish city of Aalborg on Sunday after a tip-off from a South Korean journalist.
(Reporting by Jacob Gronholt-Pedersen; Editing by Louise Ireland)
“You want mandir or masjid, PM @narendramodi asks Congress” went a slightly twisted headline from the Prime Minister’s speech ahead of the Gujarat polls. The click-bait headline was to garner as many clicks as possible.
However, it also gave former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah an opportunity to take a dig at the political opponent and J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti, whose Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party and Bharatiya Janata Party are alliance partners in Kashmir.
The former CM directed the mandir-masjid question to Mufti, asking “would you like to answer this question please? I for one would be very interested in the answer”.
Two people have been arrested in connection with a massive brawl outside the Turkish embassy last month in Washington, DC.
Washington, DC, police spokesperson Rachel Reid told BuzzFeed News that two men had been arrested. Sinan Narin was charged with a felony and misdemeanor for assault. Eyup Yildirim was charged with two felonies and a misdemeanor, also for assault.
Reid said both men are US citizens. Yildirim is from New Jersey, where is he currently awaiting extradition, and Narin is from Virginia. Police did not say where the men were arrested or how police zeroed in on them in the weeks following the fight.
× Johnson County Sheriff’s Office warn of scam calls coming from fake officer
JOHNSON COUNTY, Ind. – Police in Johnson County are warning citizens of a phone scam that involves a fake officer asking for money.
The Johnson County 911 Center reported they received four calls from residents Friday regarding the scam.
The caller, who is identifying himself as Deputy Harper, is telling residents they must pay money to avoid a warrant being issued for their arrest.
Police say the phone call looks like it is coming from a local number. They say that authorities will never call you on a warrant issue, and will never ask for money to keep you out of jail.
Hang up on the caller immediately if you get one of these scam calls.
ELLPORT, Pa. – An 85-year-old Pennsylvania man fatally shot a would-be robber at his home early Friday morning, according to WPXI.
Don Lutz was home at about 1:30 a.m. when two intruders broke into the house and confronted him.
“I just fired one. It was in the dark. He attacked me and he was up close and I shot him,” Lutz said. “They jumped me and we both went on the floor. I scuffled with them on the floor and the one guy rolled over dead.”
Lutz, who keeps his gun under his pillow, said the second intruder ran away after the shooting.
Police believe he may have been targeted and have responded to similar calls from the address in the past.
“God is with me tonight,” Lutz told WPXI, adding that the altercation left him a little sore, but he has no regrets about the shooting.
The Foreign Secretary has said he is “heartened by the strength of the support” from Poland and from other countries around the world following the attempted murder of Sergei Skripal and his daughter. While hosting his Polish counterpart Jacek Czaputowicz for talks in London, Boris Johnson MP said the UK’s “quarrel is with Putin’s Kremlin”, “not with Russian people.”.
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20-year-old UCSB student Annie Lynn Wang’s body was found on the afternoon of May 22 near the bridge at Cold Springs Canyon, off Highway 154, according to authorities. Wang was a second-year psychology major from San Diego. She was last seen studying, around 3 a.m. on May 18. She was reported missing on the morning of May 21, after not attending events over the weekend, according to The Daily Nexus. According to authorities, Wang’s death is a result of an apparent suicide.
If you or someone you know is thinking about hurting themselves, call 9-1-1 or the county’s English/Spanish crisis response line at (888) 868-1649. A list of regional resources can be found at countyofsb.org/admhs.
The family law court in Kerry did not finish until early hours of last Friday morning.
The court sitting had 100 cases listed for hearing before Judge David Waters, many of which had to be put back to facilitate an emergency case that came before the court on the day.
The case in question was of a very serious and complex nature and took several hours to hear in full not finishing until 1.05am on Friday morning.
Any urgent case that had to be dealt with on the day was heard following which the emergency case was heard.
The family law list in Kerry is routinely 100 cases long and there have been calls from the law society for a dedicated court with its own judges to be provided to deal with the case load.
A commitment to provide separated courts and judges to deal with family law cases is in the current programme for government.
Many of the cases on the list wait years to be heard before the courts.
Performer and educator from Côte d’Ivoire teaches music and moves at Muheim Elementary.
West African performer Fana Soro was at Muheim Elementary School last week giving workshops for balafon and percussion as well as dance.
Balafon is a traditional kind of wooden xylophone from West Africa. Fana is a performer and educator from Côte d’Ivoire, a small nation on the west coast of Africa.
During his week-long stay, he conducted classes in which students were able to experience some of the liveliness and joy of the music from his homeland. In the process, he discussed the importance of that music to his culture.
Students participated by learning how to use some of the instruments, such as drums, in a simple but invigorating fashion. In the process, simple dance moves were incorporated to get all students involved.
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In 1995, Little Richard told a Penthouse writer:
"I've been gay all my life and I know God is a God of love, not of hate."
Fast-forward 22 years, and it would appear as though the '50s rock legend feels very differently on the matter, today.
From E! Online:
The 84-year-old rock and roll pioneer recently gave a rare interview to Christian-oriented programming Three Angels Broadcasting Network, simultaneously touching on his faith and repudiating homosexuality as "unnatural."
"When I first come in show business they wanted you to look like everybody but yourself," Richard said. "And, anybody that comes in show business they gone say you gay or straight... God made men, men and women, women."
The "Tutti Frutti" singer continued, "You've got to live the way God wants you to live... He can save you."
Cockhill Celtic lost to Galway United in the first round of the EA Sports Cup on Monday Night at Eamonn Deacy Park.
The games only goal came from an og by Cockhill’s Gerry Gill.
That was the difference between the sides as the Ulster Senior League Champions held their own for large periods with the SS Airtricity League men from the west
Cockhill Manager Gavin Cullen spoke with John Mulligan after the game…
Kolkata, Feb 3 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has congratulated the India Under-19 cricket team for winning the World Cup on Saturday.
"Congratulations to the Indian team for winning the U-19 World Cup cricket. Keep winning. Specially proud of Ishan Porel for his performance in the semi final/final," she said in a tweet.
India overpowered Australia by eight wickets in the final at Tauranga in New Zealand to claim the ICC U19 World Cup for a record fourth time.
Electing to bat first, Australia lost their top three batsmen with just 59 runs on the board during the final at the Bay Oval Stadium after Bengal pacer Ishan Porel took two wickets early on.
Porel, who hails from Chandannagar -- a town in Hooghly district -- claimed the wickets of Australian openers Max Bryant (14) and Jack Edwards (28).
India became the first nation to win the ICC U19 World Cup four times. They had earlier won the title in 2000, 2008 and 2012.
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Lipocine (NASDAQ:LPCN) is up 9% premarket on light volume in response to its announcement that the FDA has accepted for review its resubmitted New Drug Application (NDA) seeking approval for TLANDO (formerly LPCN 1021) for testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). The agency's action date is February 8, 2018.
The company received a CRL in June 2016 citing deficiencies in the dosing regimen.
Previously: Lipocine meets with FDA to discuss CRL, new clinical trial needed to validate dosing regimen of LPCN 1021; shares ahead 12% premarket (Oct. 17, 2016)
A theatre show specially created for those living with dementia, professional carers, home carers and families can be seen at Crich Glebe Field Centre on Wednesday, July 11.
The show is called Sharing Joy and will be performed by Vamos Theatre Company, starting at 10.30am (doors open at 9.30am.)
Using music, dance, nostalgia, masks, puppetry and laughter, the show brings pleasure and meaning to everyone involved.
The show lasts an hour, and is set in the 1940s and 1950s. Audience members will meet courting couples, wartime nurses, a singing dog, and even Elvis himself - who may make an appearance as a special guest. There will be plenty of music to bring back memories, dancing to enjoy or join in with, swinging dresses and best suits. This is a playful and joyous show that encourages everyone to take part and to express themselves.
Vamos Theatre is the UK’s leading full mask professional theatre company, taking its funny brand of wordless theatre across the world since 2006.
For tickets, call 01773 853 260.
The Clark County Medical Examiner's Office has identified the 31-year-old man found dead in a Vancouver apartment after police responded to reports of a burglary.
Officers responded to the Marketplace Apartments on the 2900 block of General Anderson Avenue at 12:25 a.m. Friday.
Emmanuel Furrow, 31, of Vancouver, was found unconscious and not breathing on the apartment floor.
CPR and other life-saving measures were unsuccessful in reviving Furrow. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
On Monday, the Clark County Medical Examiner's Office reported that Furrow's cause and manner of death were pending.
Witnesses said they heard Furrow yelling and kicking in the door of the apartment where he was found dead. Neighbors said Furrow knew the family living in the apartment.
No further details were released by police Monday about the investigation.
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SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) — A Massachusetts police department is investigating a Facebook comment by an officer who wrote “Hahahaha love this” in response to a story about a car crashing into counter-protesters at a white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, killing one person and injuring at least 19 others.
Springfield Police Commissioner John Barbieri says he received a complaint about the comment Sunday and opened an internal investigation.
Officer Conrad Lariviere wrote in response to the violence: “Hahahaha love this, maybe people shouldn’t block road ways.”
In a Facebook interview with Masslive.com, Lariviere says he’s a “good man who made a stupid comment.”
Democratic Mayor Domenic Sarno says: “There is no place for this in our society, let alone from a Springfield Police Officer.”
An Ohio man is charged with second-degree murder and other counts over the crash.
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Point scored a goal and added two assists in Friday's 5-3 win over Florida.
Point is picking up right where he left off -- he had 11 points in his last 10 games, including a three-point outing in the final game of the season. And counting last season, Point is on a four-game, nine-point scoring streak. His game is on the rise. Don't miss out.
Madrid : Switzerland’s Roger Federer remained in the number one spot in the men’s Association of Tennis Professionals world singles rankings released on Monday with 9,660 points.
Argentina’s Juan Martin Del Potro jumped to sixth place after he stunned Federer 6-4, 6-7 (8), 7-6 (2) to win his first Indian Wells title on Sunday, reports Efe.
Federer, the 20-time Grand Slam champion, reclaimed the top spot for the first time since October 29, 2012 last month when he overtook Spain’s Rafael Nadal following his victory at Rotterdam Open.
Croatia’s Marin Cilic remained in third spot, ahead of Bulgaria’s Grigor Dimitrov and Germany’s Alexander Zverev.
Austria’s Dominic Thiem fell to seventh place while South Africa’s Kevin Anderson moved up to eighth.
Meanwhile, Frenchman Lucas Pouille jumped
into the top 10 for the
first time in his career with 2,420 points.
The current ATP rankings and point scores:
On April 12, California Secretary of State Alex Padilla and State Senator Bill Monning , the Majority Leader, spoke at Cal Poly Students in San Luis Obispo. They were asked about the top-two system that has been in effect in California starting in January 2011.
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March 30 Beijing BDstar Navigation Co Ltd :
* Sees to swing to net profit at 0 million yuan to 5 million yuan in FY 2017 Q1 versus net loss at 11.3 million yuan in FY 2016 Q1
* Says increased revenue as main reason for the forecast
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/pMlNUi
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
Andersen will be in the crease for Sunday's tilt with Detroit, Terry Koshan of the Toronto Sun reports.
Andersen had a great month of December, earning a .948 save percentage and a 1.66 GAA. He'll be in good shape to continue the hot streak against Detroit, who is fifth to last in the league with 2.33 goals per game.
MEXICO CITY May 2 Mexican retail and banking company Grupo Elektra reported a 289 percent year-on-year rise in its net profit for the first quarter, when its share price more than doubled.
Elektra earned 4.5 billion pesos ($240 million) in January-March, helped by a 24 percent rise in revenue at its financial unit Banco Azteca and an 18 percent jump in commercial sales, the company said Tuesday.
Elektra, which runs appliance stores that have banking and money transfer businesses, said its EBITDA rose 18 percent.
Elektra's already-surging shares could be propelled even higher by its quarterly results.
Earlier this year, members of Mexico's association of brokerages asked the stock exchange to look into Elektra's share price gains. The company, owned by Mexican billionaire Ricardo Salinas, has said it was not aware of what was driving them.
(Reporting By Noe Torres and Mitra Taj; Editing by Sunil Nair)
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Hackers, believed to be affiliated with Russia, have developed a highly customizable cyberweapon capable of taking down electric grids, according to researchers in a pair of countries and multiple reports. Researchers say the malware, dubbed CrashOverride or Industroyer, is the first ever designed to attack electric grids, specifically.
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They were intended to be places of safety and peace. But, much like schools, churches are what law enforcement calls a "soft target" for violence.
More people are on pace to die this year from drug overdoses in Hancock County compared to last year.
The county has seen 240 overdoses this year, according to the Findlay Courier.
Out of those 240, 13 have resulted in death with fentanyl as a contributing factor to nine of those deaths, according to the Courier.
Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is highly addictive. It is 50 to 100 stronger than morphine.
The Courier reports there were 19 total overdose deaths in 2016.
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March 31 Valsoia SpA:
* Signs an agreement with Naturalia Ingredients Srl (Gruppo Industriale Maccaferri) for the acquisition of Diete.Tic
* Business unit will be transferred for a consideration of 8.8 million euros ($9.41 million) in addition to the net working capital of the branch
* Operation to be entirely financed with already available resources
* Diete.Tic operates in the segment of liquid sweeteners Source text: www.1info.it Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9353 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
Eagles announce tour dates with son of the late Glenn Frey, Vince Gill
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Eagles are heading out on tour with a son of founding member Glenn Frey stepping in for his late father.
The band announced Monday that it will visit Greensboro, North Carolina; Atlanta; Louisville, Kentucky; and Detroit in October. The shows will follow a Sept. 30 date with The Doobie Brothers in Seattle.
The Eagles played concerts in Los Angeles and New York last month for their first shows since Frey died at the age of 67 in January 2016.
His son Deacon filled in on guitar and vocals at the concerts and will join the band on tour in the fall. In addition to Frey, the band’s lineup consists Joe Walsh, Timothy B. Schmit, with Don Henley and Vince Gill.
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BEIJING China's economy expanded faster than expected in the first quarter as higher government infrastructure spending and a gravity-defying property boom helped boost industrial output by the most in over two years. Growth of 6.9 percent was the fastest in six quarters, with forecast-beating March.... reuters 8:50:00 AM CEST
Revealed: The Irish city ranked as the best in Ireland and the UK for quality of life
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Dublin may be in the midst of a housing crisis and the city's streets are regularly in gridlock, but that has not stopped it being ranked as the city with the best quality of life in Ireland and the UK.
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All aboard the Polar Express! The Polar Express at OJ Watson Park runs through December 16. A reading of Chris Van Allsburg’s Polar Express is followed by a crafts and a train ride to visit Santa. Stop at the campfire to enjoy s’mores and hot chocolate, then end with a special gift! Kids are encouraged to wear pajamas. An adult must also attend and register. Ages 2+. Cost is $15 per person. (Video by Matt Crow / The Wichita Eagle)
The Doping Analysis Laboratory in Doha has had its suspension lifted and been reinstated, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) said on Thursday.
The Doha laboratory, which had its accreditation suspended last November because it did not comply with international standards, can immediately resume all anti-doping activities, including the analysis of urine and blood samples.
"WADA is pleased to confirm that the Doha Laboratory's accreditation has been reinstated approximately five months after the laboratory was suspended," WADA director general Olivier Niggli said in a statement.
"We are confident that the laboratory has corrected its deficiencies; and, our Laboratory Expert Group will now continue to monitor the laboratory's performance to ensure that it operates to the high standards required by WADA."
(Reporting by Steve Keating; Editing by Ian Chadband)
"I keep telling myself, it's not worth any kind of outburst or anything like that. His time will come," he said outside of a Toledo, Ohio courtroom Tuesday.
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Five Manitoba community organizations have received a combined $430,000 for their initiatives from Federated Co-operatives Limited.
Through the Co-op Community Spaces Program, 27 community-based recreation, conservation and urban agriculture projects across British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba received funding.
This year’s local recipients include:
Sanford Community Green Space: Sanford, Manitoba — $25,000
Arborg Arena Project: Arborg, Manitoba — $30,000
Energy Retrofit and Renovation of Interpretive Centre: Winnipeg, Manitoba — $125,000
Wildlife Haven Education Centre: Île-des-Chênes, Manitoba — $125,000
MBFI Learning Centre of Excellence: Brandon, Manitoba — $125,000
Since launching in 2015, Co-op Community Spaces has provided $4.5 million to more than 60 projects, including parks, community gardens and sports fields.
The full list is available at coopconnection.ca.
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Real’s matchwinner was left out of the starting line-up but still fired his side to their third Champions League trophy in consecutive years.
The Welshman's overhead kick was arguably the greatest Champions League final goal of all time, usurping Zinedine Zidane's 2002 effort.
But Bale stunned Los Blancos fans by announcing he was considering his future right after the game.
"I need to be playing week-in week-out and that hasn’t happened this season for one reason or another," he said.
"I have to sit down in the summer and discuss my future with my agent and take it from there."
SACRAMENTO - Supporters of a long-shot bid to make California an independent nation are ending their effort to put it to a statewide vote next year.
The secretary of state's office confirmed Monday that Marcus Ruiz Evans, vice president of the Yes California Independence Campaign, notified officials he intends to withdraw the California Nationhood ballot measure.
The group's president, Louis Marinelli, says in a message to supporters that he is seeking permanent residence in Russia. He says supporters may try again to separate California from the United States at a later date.
The movement drew extra interest after last year's election of Republican Donald Trump as president.
Marinelli says the group has nearly 100,000 registered supporters. Supporters needed more than 585,000 signatures by July to put a measure on the ballot.
Kang invited senior Muslim figures in South Korea to the iftar, most notably the heads of missions of member countries of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, OIC, as well as Abdul Rahman Lee, Imam of the Seoul Central Mosque, several Arab and Muslim students, and professors of Islamic Sharia and Arabic Literature from Korean universities.
During her speech, Kang thanked the attendees and spoke about the Islamic religion and its tolerant values while highlighting her government’s efforts to integrate Muslims into the Korean community, facilitate their lives and create a friendly environment, by providing access to places for worship and Halal food.
Abdul Rahman Lee highlighted the importance of Ramadan to Muslims, as well as the need for fasting and its importance to the soul and body while wishing peace to the Islamic and non-Islamic worlds during the Holy Month of Ramadan.
George Farid of Mississauga earned a spot on the Mississippi Association of Community and Junior Colleges (MACJC) Second All-State team after a strong season with East Central Community College’s baseball team.
Farid, a third baseman who completed his freshman year, led East Central in hitting with a .351 average and also knocked in 37 runs.
The St. Aloysius Gonzaga Secondary School grad tied for the team lead in hits (59) and doubles (13). He also stole seven bases and hit four home runs in 46 games.
Farid helped East Central finish the 2018 season with a 31-18 record and make it to the post-season for the ninth straight year.
Health PEI's CEO Michael Mayne will be leaving at the end of October, the health authority confirmed.
In a release, Health PEI said Mayne is leaving to "focus on his family and pursue personal and professional interests."
Mayne was hired as the CEO in March 2016, after former CEO Richard Wedge announced his retirement.
Previously, Mayne worked as P.E.I.'s deputy minister of health from 2011 to 2016.
"This decision does not come lightly, and is entirely a personal one," Mayne said in a news release. "With a young and busy family, it is important to me that I strike a better work-life balance and spend more time with them."
Health PEI said it will begin the process of looking for a replacement immediately.
MULTAN:- A couple was arrested with two kg heroin here at Multan Airport on Tuesday. The couple, identified as Anwar and his wife, residents of Rahim Yar Khan, were ready to board Sharjah-bound flight. According to sources, the heroin was hidden in the shoes. The suspects were handed over to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) for further interrogation.
Oklahoma City police are looking for two suspects they say stole a bottle of alcohol and smashed the glass of a liquor store’s door.
According to authorities, two men entered a liquor store near Northwest 17th St. and North Lottie Ave. on Jan. 14 and attempted to steal a bottle of alcohol. Investigators say a clerk in the store saw the attempted theft and removed the bottle from one man’s coat, locked the store’s door and called police.
As the clerk was on the phone with police the same man grabbed another bottle of alcohol and put it in his coat, according to police. Then men then attempted to exit the locked door, and eventually they broke the glass and then crawled out, officers said.
Anyone with any information is asked to call OKCPD Crime Stoppers at (405) 235-7300 or submit a tip online at okccrimetips.com.
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The eastbound tunnel on the M4 at Brynglas will be closed this weekend for refurbishment.
A diversion will be in place to ease congestion.
The A48 southern distributor road in Newport is the dedicated diversion route for all eastbound or westbound traffic.
The tunnels have been receiving maintenance for several months, closing on weeknights and weekends, from the end of August.
This is the last weekend of repairs that are planned for the tunnel for the next year, although the tunnel will be closed on some nights from Saturday to Sunday in 2018.
(Image: South Wales Echo)
(Image: South Wales Echo)
These weekend closures are known to cause huge tailbacks, with some commuters even claiming it took them three hours to reach Cardiff from Bristol Airport.
The Eastbound carriageway will be closed from 8pm October 7 to 6am October 9.
Image caption Scottish writer Laura Cumming will share the main prize
An Irish writer and a Scot have been named as the joint winners of one of the world's oldest literary prizes.
The James Tait Black Prizes are awarded annually by the University of Edinburgh.
The main £10,000 prize was announced at the Edinburgh International Book Festival. It will be shared by Eimear McBride and Laura Cumming.
Ms Cumming's winning book, The Vanishing Man: In Pursuit Of Velazquez, is her first biography.
It concerns the Spanish court painter Diego Velazquez and a Victorian bookseller who thought he had found one of his lost paintings.
Ms McBride took the fiction prize with her second novel The Lesser Bohemians.
It tells the story of a love affair between a drama student and an older actor.
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Sixteen years ago, the Sunrise Theater needed a new roof. And so a variety fundraiser called "Raise the Roof" was born.
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Mikel Arteta hides his face on the way into Manchester City training
The Manchester City coach suffered a cut head on Sunday after a bottle was hurled at him, with reports suggesting Romelu Lukaku threw the offending object.
Arteta was back at training this morning after the 2-1 win but covered his face as he arrived, denying photographers the opportunity to see the extent of the damage.
Up to 20 individuals were thought to be involved in the Old Trafford tunnel clash, with Jose Mourinho said to have been doused in milk and water after asking the visitors to tone down their celebrations.
Take a look through the gallery above to see the best pictures as Mikel Arteta hides his face as he arrives at Manchester City training.
(WAND) - Claire's, the ear-piercing and girls' accessories chain, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
The company announced it will be keeping its stores open and is working to restructure debt.
Toys R Us announced last week all of their stores will close or be sold after filing for bankruptcy last year.
Claire's hopes to emerge from bankruptcy by September.
PERU, Ind. (AP) — Some drug traffickers appear to be using President Donald Trump’s image to brand their illegal wares.
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An Indiana State Police news release about 129 arrests in a series of drug busts in northern Indiana includes a photo of what police describe as “Trump-shaped ecstasy pills.”
They are orange and stamped with a face. On the back are the words “great again,” an apparent reference to Trump’s campaign slogan, “Make America Great Again.”
Traffickers sometimes produce uniquely shaped or colored drugs as a marketing technique to encourage buyers to return for more.
Friday’s release doesn’t provide details, including how many of the pills were seized.
The six-day operation in June involved traffic stops by state and city police, as well as sheriff’s departments. LSD, cocaine and other drugs were also seized.
The politics of America's guns
Polls suggest Americans support stricter gun control laws, but gun legislation doesn't tend to move forward in Washington D.C. Why is that? A roundtable of experts sat down with MPR News' Kerri Miller to try and answer that question.
Guests:
Robert Spitzer — Chair of the Political Science Department at SUNY-Cortland and author of "Guns Across America: Reconciling Gun Rules And Rights"
Brian Levin — Director for the Study of Hate and Extremism at California State University, San Bernardino
Adam Winkler — Law Professor at UCLA and author of "Gunfight: The Battle over the Right to Bear Arms in America"
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ZURICH Swiss bank Credit Suisse (CSGN.S) said on Friday its offices in London, Paris and Amsterdam were contacted by local authorities concerning client tax matters.
"We are cooperating with the authorities," the Zurich-based bank said in a statement.
Earlier, Dutch prosecutors said they had launched an international hunt for people seeking to hide assets and evade taxes after receiving a tip-off about undisclosed accounts at a Swiss bank.
(Reporting by Joshua Franklin; Editing by Michael Shields)
SNP MSP Stewart Stevenson is encouraging all parents and guardians in the Banffshire and Buchan Coast area to take advantage of the free flu vaccine before Christmas.
In a bid to keep children virus-free this winter, GP practices across Scotland are providing the nasal flu vaccine free of charge for children aged from two to five years.
SNP MSP Stewart Stevenson said: “With only two weeks left until Christmas I am urging all parents or guardians in the Banffshire and Buchan area who haven’t yet done so, to take their children between the ages of two and five to their local GP for the free flu vaccine.
“The nasal spray only takes a few minutes, is painless, and does not contain a live virus so will not cause flu in your child and can protect against flu for up to a year.
“It’s very important that children receive the vaccine, which the best defence against flu for your children and also helps reduce the spread of infectious flu.”
Ending the regular season on a winning note, the Weston High girls basketball team defeated host Brookfield 46-32 on Tuesday, Feb. 14. The win also secured a spot in the South-West Conference playoffs.
Weston, made use of a two-three zone defense, held the host Bobcats to single-digit scoring in each of the first three quarters. Leading 10-5 after one frame, the Trojans were up 24-12 at halftime.
Maintaining a two-to-one scoring advantage, the Trojans were up 40-20 going into the last quarter before Brookfield cut the deficit a bit in the time remaining.
Three Weston players scored in double digits in a balanced offensive effort. Katie Orefice (pictured) led with 16 while Georgia Burkard and Grace Toner each sank 13, the latter also getting one three-pointer.
Jen Welsh and Kate Joyce each scored two.
Weston will play in the SWC quarterfinals on Friday against an opponent and at a site to be determined.
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This morning, the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) dismissed the charges of false asset declaration against Senate President, Bukola Saraki. Chairman of the tribunal, Danladi Umar, in his ruling said the prosecution team had failed to provide sufficient evidence to prove that Saraki was indeed guilty of false asset declaration. With this, Nigerians took to …
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For one man fishing off the coast of Florida, an unusual catch was a high point of his birthday festivities.Jorge Bustamante reeled in what he believed was a huge bale of marijuana off the coast of Pompano Beach, Florida.When he posted about it on Instagram on Monday he called it "an early birthday gift from Pablo Escobar," adding that it was "a trip we won't forget for a long time."Bustamante said they called the Coast Guard, who came to "commandeer" their find.
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) - The Washington Redskins have restructured the contract of their longest-tenured player, DeAngelo Hall.
Hall said Wednesday he agreed to a pay cut in the hopes of remaining on the roster after missing most of last season with a torn ACL in his right knee. Hall, who has been in Washington since 2008, was set to count more than $5 million against the salary cap.
The 33-year-old converted from cornerback to safety midway through the 2015 season and is still recovering from surgery last fall. Asked about restructuring to stick around, Hall said, “We worked something out” this week.
Achilles tendon, toe and knee injuries have limited Hall to 17 games the past three seasons. Coach Jay Gruden called Hall a mainstay who “keeps the boat from sinking from time to time.”
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Alabama coming off a huge win over No. 12 Oklahoma last weekend followed by a tough loss to Missouri on Wednesday but which Crimson Tide team would we see Saturday night?
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The Tide were in Gainesville taking on the No. 23 Florida Gators where they turned the ball over 14 times and trailed the Gators by six points heading into the locker room.
But this is not the end of the story, something clicked when the Tide came back onto the court, taking their first lead of the game early on in the second half and defeating the Gators convincingly 68-50.
Collin Sexton, Donta Hall, Braxon Key and Avery Johnson Jr. all scoring 10 or more points. Sexton with the high of the night at 18.
Alabama is now 15-8 and 6-4 in SEC play. They'll take on Mississippi State in Starkville next Tuesday.
ANTHONY PLASCENCIA/THE STAR Highway 101 passes by farmland near Conejo Creek, where a proposed development is in the works in Camarillo. 08/22/14 (Photo: Anthony Plascencia)
Re: Jared Barton's column July 16, "Blame SOAR for lack of affordable housing":
The Oxnard plain and surrounding areas are some of the richest agricultural lands in the world.
They grow crops 365 days of the year, providing healthy, life-sustaining food to our local farmers markets, roadside stands, local grocery stores and supermarkets thoughout the country. They also provide employment to thousands of workers.
My question to Mr. Barton is, if we allow our agricultural land to be developed for affordable housing, where are we going to grow our food and provide sustainable jobs?
James Hough, Ventura
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RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — An update to an 8News investigation into guardrails linked to multiple deaths: The father of one of the victims is hoping to get the president’s attention this Super Bowl Sunday.
Steven Eimers will appear in a 30-second pre-game ad that will run in West Palm Beach, Florida. Eimers is hoping President Trump will be there watching from Mar-a-lago. His 17-year-old-daughter Hannah died when she was impaled by a Lindsay X-Lite guardrail.
“President Trump your concerns about guardrail spearing are legitimate,” Eimers says in the ad.
An 8News investigation uncovered that there are close to 500 Lindsay X-lite guardrails roadways in the Commonwealth. An Alexandria woman died when one cut through her car.
The manufacturer says the guardrails have passed federal crash and safety tests.
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Luceco has recently launched a new variant of the popular Epsilon luminaire, an LED direct / indirect UGR19 compliant recessed fitting designed to optimise lighting performance and maximise luminaire spacing. Epsilon enjoys an improved efficacy of 140 Llm/cW due to a new micro prism optic. The luminaire is available in standard, dimmable, emergency dimmable, emergency self-test, DALI emergency dimmable and LiteIP.
Architecturally pleasing in appearance, the new Epsilon also remains within the spirit of The Society of Light & Lighting’s LG 7 requirements. Epsilon offers up to 50,000 hours working life with no maintenance or re-lamping requirement, benefiting the environment in terms of energy efficiency and lamp disposal and is the perfect replacement for traditional fluorescent lamped fittings in commercial and educational environments.
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Discussing the winners and losers of the market at the closing bell with Stephanie Link, TIAA Invesments, and Michael Block, Rhino Trading Partners.
As Houston confronts the immediate and long-term crisis created by Hurricane Harvey, it's turning once again to an oilman.
City leaders have named former Shell president Marvin Odum as the city's chief recovery officer. He'll advise the mayor on storm recovery efforts and how best to spend the tens of billions of dollars coming into Houston after the devastating storm.
Houston has a long history as an oil town, long before it became the nation's fourth-largest city with a sprawling mix of skyscrapers and multiethnic strip malls on the Gulf of Mexico.
But some question whether Odum can push Houston away from its roots as a city that's long chosen development over conservation.
A helicopter has crashed into a field near Aldborough, North Yorkshire, the fire service has said.
Fire fighters from Boroughbridge, Knaresborough, Harrogate and Ripon were sent to the scene shortly before 1.30pm.
Police and paramedics are also attending.
North Yorkshire fire service said it was unable to confirm whether there are any casualties.
It added that fire fighters were "using hose reels to dampen down the scene".
North Yorkshire Police said the aircraft came down in a crop field and the area has been cordoned off.
The Air Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) says it is sending a team to Boroughbridge to look into the downing of the helicopter.
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Twenty-two-year-old Jalen Vaden was charged Thursday with second-degree murder and felony child abuse in the death of Jayda Kyle, of Carl Junction. (KOAM)
CARL JUNCTION, Mo. (AP) — A southwest Missouri man is charged in the death of his girlfriend's 3-year-old daughter.
Twenty-two-year-old Jalen Vaden was charged Thursday with second-degree murder and felony child abuse in the death of Jayda Kyle, of Carl Junction.
The Joplin Globe reports a probable cause affidavit said Vaden became angry Nov. 27 when the girl didn't put on the pajamas he told her to wear. He allegedly threw her on the floor and bed and later found her bleeding and unresponsive on the floor.
The charges allege the girl died from injuries she suffered when her head hit the floor. She died Dec. 1 at a Kansas City hospital.
It wasn't immediately clear if Vaden had an attorney.
Carl Junction police Chief Delmar Haase says the child's mother has been cleared of any wrongdoing.
U.S. consumers are getting more bullish on the housing market despite rising mortgage rates, tight supply and prices that are creeping higher. The share of Americans who plan to buy a home in the next six months rose to a record 7.8 percent, according to the Conference Board’s latest survey on consumer confidence. That number had fallen below 2 percent in 2009. Other reports released Tuesday showed U.S. housing prices rising more than expected and new-home sales exceeding expectations.
NEW YORK (AP) — "Roseanne" has finished its final episode in the same way the rebooted series began — as the top-watched television comedy.
The series reached 10.58 million last Tuesday, second only to the CBS drama "NCIS" in the weekly Nielsen rankings. Last week's season finale turned out to be the series final episode.
"Roseanne" was expected to come back next year, but ABC canceled the series on Tuesday following a racist tweet sent out by star Roseanne Barr. The show's revival lasted three months.
Another ABC comedy that had its last episode last week, "The Middle," was seen by 7.09 million. That last episode was planned.
U.S. President Donald Trump shakes hands with German Chancellor Angela Merkel after a joint news conference in the East Room of the White House in Washington, U.S., March 17, 2017. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts
WASHINGTON U.S. President Donald Trump and German Chancellor Angela Merkel discussed several issues including the conflict in eastern Ukraine and the situation in Afghanistan during a telephone conversation on Wednesday, the White House said.
"The leaders pledged close cooperation and coordination on these and other issues," the White House said in a statement.
(Reporting by Washington Newsroom; Editing by Eric Beech)
From Aug. 28 to Sept. 1, holiday's excluded, the Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport will host a TSA Pre?®enrollment.
The pre-enrollment program allows low-risk travelers to experience faster, efficient screening at participating airports around the U.S., according to a news release from the City of Lubbock. The event will take place at the airport ticket counter from 8 a.m. to noon and from 1 to 5 p.m.
However, Lubbock's airport will only participate in the program as staffing there allows. Travelers in Lubbock are encouraged to take advantage of this enrollment period to work toward an easier hassle-free airport check-in.
For more information on this program, fliers are asked to visit the Lubbock TSA Pre?®enrollment website.
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The Annual Easter egg hunt in Camas' Crown Park on Sunday featured more than 14,000 eggs for young hunters to find. Photo by Randy L. Rasmussen/For The Columbian A crowd gathers to collects prizes after gathering eggs at the annual Easter egg hunt in Camas' Crown Park on Sunday.
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New York City's police commissioner says more than 7,000 officers are working to secure the city for New Year's Eve. Commissioner James O'Neill says everyone should feel safe, especially in Times Square, where hundreds of thousands of revelers gather to watch the crystal ball drop and ring in 2017.
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BATHURST, N.B. — Police say three youths have been arrested in Bathurst, after a threat involving schools in the northern New Brunswick city was posted on social media.
The alleged threat prompted a lockdown of students at the Nepisiguit High School and Place des Jeunes School on Monday morning, but was lifted shortly before noon, and students sent home for the rest of the day.
In a post on their Facebook page, Bathurst City Police say other schools in the municipality were also placed in a "restricted access" mode during the incident.
Police have not said if the three youths were students at the schools, but do say the investigation is ongoing.
The police are thanking school staff for their professionalism during the process to secure students and their collaboration with law enforcement personnel.
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Three Rivers had lost its last seven games to Otsego, including a 49-38 contest in last year’s Class B regional semifinals.
“I knew today was going to be a hard matchup because in regionals they won by (11) and I really wanted to come back and get the win,” she said. “I knew we had to pressure and play our best defense of the year.”
Defense led the way early, as Three Rivers forced Otsego into nine first-quarter turnovers, but it was also the Wildcats hot shooting that allowed them to build a 26-11 lead heading into the second quarter.
“We knew they were going to come out and try to trap us a little bit, and we felt pretty good about how we wanted to attack that,” Bingaman said. “We did it pretty well and were really efficient with the ball offensively.
“If we’ve struggled this year it hasn’t been because of our effort defensively, it’s been because of our shooting percentage and stuff like that, so getting off to the lead was big for us mentally.”
Phil Kessel, Stanley Cup champion and notorious hot dog enthusiast, is famous for his emotions both on and off the ice.
So it shouldn’t come as much of a surprise to see him enjoying himself this Wednesday following his Stanley Cup victory.
He soaked in every moment of the hero’s welcome as he and the rest of the Penguins returned home to Pittsburgh hoisting the Cup overhead.
Kessel was so excited to greet his eager fans he even signed a baby along the parade route.
Phil Kessel an American hero, signing a baby… pic.twitter.com/5AZ8KoUxvJ — Marina Molnar (@mkmolnar) June 14, 2017
Say what you want about Kessel, but he knows how to enjoy a victory parade.
Julia Friesen, left, Kassie Knelsen and Janessa Friesen sang The Perfect Gift in front of a full audience at East Elgin Community Complex in Aylmer for the Bradley Street Church of God Community Christmas Program. Entitled “Jesus – God’s Gift of Love,” the event included various musical performances in between an entertaining sermon on what Christmas should mean to families. Practically every seat at the numerous tables was full and several ushers and organizers were standing for the majority of the program. (AE/Craig Bradford)
Stacey Dash, the actress turned conservative political commentator, has filed paperwork to run for a congressional seat in Southern California.
Documents submitted Monday to the Federal Election Commission show the "Clueless" star intends to run as a Republican in California's 44th District, a seat held by Democrat Nanette Barragan.
Registered Democrats outnumber Republicans by a wide margin in the Los Angeles-area district that contains the areas of Compton, Watts, San Pedro and North Long Beach.
A representative for the 51-year-old Dash didn't immediately respond to a request for comment. Dash hinted on social media this month that she was considering a run, even posting a "Dash to DC" logo.
Dash co-starred in the 1995 coming-of-age comedy film "Clueless." She worked as an on-air contributor at Fox News until 2016.
PARIS (Reuters) - Chinese HNA group chairman Wang Jian fell to his death while visiting the southern France village of Bonnieux on Tuesday, a French police source told Reuters.
FILE PHOTO: A HNA Group logo is seen on the building of HNA Plaza in Beijing, China February 9, 2018. REUTERS/Jason Lee/File Photo
Wang died after a 10 meter fall off a wall, the source said.
“He tried to climb a low wall to see the view and take pictures,” the source said. After failing a first time, Wang took a run up. “He fell over the top and dropped 10 meters.”
Ryan Goodman leads St. Lucia to victory in the U15 Windward Islands Cricket Tournament
Ryan Goodman topped scored for St. Lucia in their match against Grenada on Sunday December 10th with 42 runs in the Windward Islands U15 Cricket tournament. Daren Sammy Jr. followed with 19 and Noelle Leo finished with 13.
In the end, St. Lucia went for 159 in 47.2 overs.
The 13 member squad is being captained by Ackeem Auguste, with Sky La Feuille as vice-captain. Goodman is the only other player to repeat for this year’s tournament, which ends on Sunday December 17th 2017.
Meanwhile Grenada were all out on 95, which means St. Lucia won their first game of the tournament by 64 runs.
In bowling, Sammy Jr. took 2 for 5 in 5 overs.
Defending champions, St. Lucia will play Dominica on Monday.
Be sure to catch the HTS Sports evening package on Monday for more updates.
For the first time in 22 years, Republicans in the 11th Congressional District are facing a primary race without an incumbent. A diverse group of candidates are on the ballot, including traditional conservatives, social moderates, and one who wants to reengineer the entire congressional voting structure.
With 12-term incumbent Rodney Frelinghuysen retiring, Republicans have an opportunity to fill the spot with one of five candidates: Patrick Allocco, a former concert promoter trying to change the democratic process; Peter De Neufville, a technologies expert with an eye on the national debt; Antony Ghee, an African-American investment banker running on the Republican values of individual freedom and small government; and Jay Webber, a long-time Assemblyman running on his Republican voting record in the State House.
Webber and Ghee are leading the pack in terms of fundraising and party-line endorsements, but the other candidates are banking on a surprise in June.
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Italy is still searching for an exit from almost three months of political turmoil with the anti-establishment Five-Star Movement now looking to make a renewed attempt to form a coalition government with the right-wing League.
The parties abandoned their plans to jointly take power at the weekend after the president blocked their pick of a Eurosceptic as economy minister.
That veto by President Sergio Mattarella has tipped the country back toward another possible election and triggered a dramatic attack on Italy's financial markets.
But in news overnight, the leader of the Five-Star Movement, Luigi Di Maio, has now offered to solve the crisis by selecting a new finance minister.
Lovato's producers Carl Falk and Rami Yacoub responded, issuing a statement to Billboard, explaining, "We did not use any samples in Demi Lovato's song 'Stars.' Demi was also not involved with the production. She only wrote top line." The production, they said, had nothing to do with samples from Sleigh Bells' music or any band's for that matter.
Now, Sleigh Bells are taking legal action. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the band filed a complaint in California federal court which in part reads:
"A comparison of the two songs reveals that, at the very least, the combination of the hand claps and bass drum, structured as 3 quarter beats and a rest, with the bass drum providing a counter-rhythm to the hand claps, is at least substantially similar in both works. This infringing material repeats throughout the Defendants' song."
The complaint further claims that specific similarities "transcend the realm of coincidence." Check out both tracks here.
Welcome to the Huddersfield Examiner's breaking news blog.
We have received reports this afternoon (Saturday) of a potentially serious incident at the Kingsgate Shopping Centre in Huddersfield.
One shopper posted on Facebook about being "locked in" - though the centre appears to be trading as normal.
A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police confirmed they were dealing with an incident at the shopping centre and would provide more information as soon as they could.
A spokeswoman for the Kingsgate centre also said an incident was being dealt with but she could not comment further at this stage.
A reporter and a photographer have been at the scene.
If there's something you've noticed and want us to check out then please feel free to get in touch - you can call us on 01484 437712, email editorial@examiner.co.uk or tweet @Examiner. You can also find us on social media here .
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The Open Spaces Society, Britain's oldest national conservation body, has called on local authorities and developers throughout England to make 2017 the Year of the Village Green, by voluntary registering their land as greens. The society urges developers to include registered village greens within their sites so that local people have a guaranteed green space for recreation which is preserved for ever.
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Free trees distributed February 9
The Panola County Soil and Water Conservation District in Batesville, announces that free trees will be given away on Friday, February 9 in observation of Arbor Day.
A variety of oaks and pines will be giving away. The trees will be available at the USDA Service Center, located at 175 Broom Ridge Road, in Batesville, beginning at 8:00 A.M. on Friday, February 9, 2018. For more information please call 662-578-8045 ext. 3.
With the E3 announcement of the Xbox One X, the console wars are revving up again. Microsoft's newest console will launch on November 7, almost exactly a year after Sony began selling its 4K-capable PlayStation 4 Pro.
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Microsoft's Xbox One X is $100 more expensive than its rival and doesn't support virtual reality at launch, but it's a far meatier, more powerful console.
For full details on the console, specs, launch date, price and upcoming games check out PCWorld's full coverage of the Xbox One X. Of course, PCs have been able to pump out 4K visuals and run games at 60 frames per second at 1080p resolution for a while now. If you're more of a computer gamer, be sure to check out the 40 must-see PC gaming gems from E3 2017. We've gathered all the relevant trailers in one handy-dandy location.
News organizations continue to refer to the Russian hack as an "alleged" attack, despite the information U.S. officials have released. Does this need to change? The Morning Joe panel discusses.
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The Hamilton County Public Health Department says it has closed diving boards at three local pools over concerns of safety.
The diving boards are at Sunlite Pool at Coney Island, Oak Hills Swim and Racquet Club in Western Hills, and Shademoore Park in Newtown.
Officials say at each site, the issue is the ratio of diving board height to pool depth. FOX19 is told the closures aren't necessarily permanent.
"Potentially lower the board, just slightly, to ensure they have the proper depth for a lower board -- so in the case of a 10 ft. board, or a three-meter board, they can make it a 9 ft. board, potentially, which would then bring them into compliance," said Greg Kesterman, with the Hamilton County Public Health Department.
The closures are the result of changing guidelines from the Ohio Department of Health.
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The transfer window juggernaut has moved up a gear this week as Scotland's top clubs get their preparations for the new campaign well and truly underway.
There's movement at all our top clubs now with Celtic on the brink of completing their first summer deal, Rangers edging towards double figures in their transfer activity and Aberdeen expecting radical change both in the dug out and on the field.
Hearts, Hibs and the rest of the Premiership managers continue work away as they look for reinforcements too meaning we'll be working overtime to keep up with all the movement.
We will also be keeping an eye on developments down south and the big deals across the continent too so stick with us as we bring you all the very latest in Scotland's No.1 LIVE transfer blog.
PHILADELPHIA >> Pennsylvania’s highest court has ordered a judge to free rapper Meek Mill on bail while he appeals decade-old gun and drug convictions.
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PHILADELPHIA >> Pennsylvania’s highest court has ordered a judge to free rapper Meek Mill on bail while he appeals decade-old gun and drug convictions.
The Supreme Court directed a Philadelphia judge who had jailed him to immediately issue an order releasing him on unsecured bail.
Mill was sentenced in November to 2-4 years in prison for violating probation.
Mill issued a statement saying his five months in jail have been “a nightmare” and thanking all his supporters.
A team of lawyers and public relations consultants had waged an all-out battle to get him freed on bail.
Prosecutors say they believe Mill should get a new trial because of questions raised about the credibility of his arresting officer.
Area motorcyclists came together Sunday to honor fallen Scranton Patrolman John Wilding at the third annual Never Forgotten Motorcycle Ride. The approximately 75-mile ride began at Toyota of Scranton and concluded at Parker House Tavern in North Scranton, stopping at Arlo’s Tavern in Union Dale and the Gravity Inn in Waymart along the way, committee President Paul Stafursky said.
About 300 motorcycles and about 125 to 150 additional people came out for the event, he said. Proceeds from the event will go to help first responders and their families in their time of need, Stafursky said.
Wilding, 29, suffered a fatal head injury during a fall July 11, 2015, while pursuing suspects after an armed robbery in West Scranton.
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Better Business Bureau public relations representative Leah Brownridge joins Global Calgary with details on what you should know before buying a gym membership.
Bitcoin fell 9 percent on Friday, leaving the best-known cryptocurrency down more than 30 percent this week and headed for its worst weekly performance since April 2013.
The cryptocurrency dropped to as low as $8,155 at 0915 GMT on the Luxembourg-based bitstamp exchange amid a broader rout in the market. Other large cryptocurrencies have lost more than 20 percent of their value in the last 24 hours of trading, according to Coinmarketcap.com.
A growing regulatory backlash against digital coins has sent investors scrambling to sell this week. Bitcoin is down more than half from a December peak of almost $20,000 after it notched up a more than 1,000 gain last year.
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A late Tuesday morning two-alarm fire tore through the roof of a single-story house on the 400 block of Chelsea Way, according to the Fairfield Fire Department. Firefighters responded at 11:04 a.m. to a blaze that had started in an exterior shed on the north side of the house and quickly spread into the attic.
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A 9-year-old South Carolina boy sold lemonade to help his sick baby brother raised nearly $6,000 in two hours!!
Andrew Emery wanted to help his parents pay for the medical bills for his little brother Dylan who suffers from Krabbe disease, a rare and often lethal neurological condition.
So what did Andrew want to do with all his lemonade earnings?? He said, “I’m gonna spend it on doctor’s bills and stuff, and buy him a teddy bear too.”
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A big issue in moving to digital was security. The academy's senior vice president of awards Bill Freimuth told the LA Times that ensuring its auditors "were happy with their ability to still tabulate the ballots correctly" was key. There were also concerns over becoming a "target for hackers."
But going online has important benefits, including the potential for more accurate and representative voting. This could help the academy avoid the cultural bias it has been accused of in the past. In previous years, award winners like Macklemore and Adele have even called out other artists (Kendrick Lamar and Beyonce, respectively) they felt were more deserving, which is telling of the sense of injustice that has permeated the show recently.
Voting for the 2018 Grammys begins in the fall, and the ceremony is set for Jan. 28, 2018. We'll have to wait till then to see if the new system will result in significant changes to the list of winners.
The question our society confronts is how to break this teenage gun culture without sacrificing cherished rights. The beauty of a solution lies with an understanding that youth under 18 don't have gun rights!
With proper legislation we can break the teenage gun culture. We must make it illegal for a teenager to handle guns. If a teenager is caught with a gun for any reason, then the gun rights of the guardian should be called into question. Gun rights are not unlimited. We do not allow criminals to legally own guns. Likewise, if a guardian allows his/her son or daughter to handle guns, then they should be subject to restrictions on their own rights to arms.
From Columbine to the recent and persistent school shootings of these past months, the shooters have invariably had a history of admiring and handling guns. This relationship needs to be broken among teens.
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LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) – A hotline has been set up to answer transportation questions for parents and guardians who have children going to Jefferson County Public Schools.
Starting Aug. 14, parents and guardians can dial (502) 485-RIDE and talk to a JCPS team member about their child’s bus number, bus stop and other transportation related questions.
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The hotline will be staffed at the following date and times:
Aug. 14, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Aug. 15, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Aug. 16, 6 a.m. until bus drivers complete their afternoon routes.
Parents can also use the JCPS Bus Finder online.
For transportation questions during the school year, parents can call (502) 313-HELP Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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We were at the 2017 Rose Parade in Pasadena and got photos of all the floats, bands and equestrian groups that participated in the parade.
We will be updating this photo gallery all day long with more photos.
The Tournament of Roses parade was on Jan. 2, 2017 in Pasadena. The floats, equestrian units and bands all traveled down Colorado Boulevard across the city for the annual parade.
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Wendy Wilson joins us on Daytime to tell us how we can bring some extra fun to any get together through “selfies” .
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Rethinking the DFL
The Democrats lost big in the 2016 election. After ceding control of the House, Senate and White House to Republicans, Democrats are now facing divisions and a crisis of leadership. MPR's Kerri Miller talks to political scientist Thomas Schaller and former Bernie Sanders press secretary, Symone Sanders about the way forward for the DFL.
In honor of the 90th Annual Academy Awards, which airs on ABC on March 4, 2018, Wonderwall.com is revisiting 90 of the best looks ever to grace the Oscars red carpet. We narrowed this list down from thousands of gowns and were left with iconic ensembles like Michelle Williams' yellow Vera Wang dress and Cher's barely there Bob Mackie look. To kick off the list, we're flashing back to 2001 when Julia Roberts won a best actress Oscar for her performance in "Erin Brockovich." Julia's black-and-white vintage Valentino gown remains one of the most memorable of all time and 17 years later, the actress is still holding on to it. "It's under my bed, in a box," she told People magazine in 2017. "I have this little space in my house that my husband refers to as the heritage collection. Things I go, 'I can't get rid of [this], what about [my daughter] Hazel?'"
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“It doesn’t have to be to gain better accuracy. It doesn’t have to be for hunting,” he said. “Yeah, it’s a lot easier to get a lot of rounds downrange. People say, ‘That’s too scary, you can’t have that.’ Well show me in the last seven years how many times a bump stock has been used illegally.”
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The Ohr-O'Keefe Museum of Art will hold a fundraiser titled "Palate to Palette" on March 8 from 6-9 p.m.
Gold prices rose by Rs 133 to Rs 27,500 per 10 grams in futures trading today as speculators created fresh positions.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, gold for delivery in far-month April was trading higher by Rs 133, or 0.49 percent, to Rs 27,500 per 10 grams, in a business turnover of 11 lots.
Similarly, the yellow metal for delivery in February traded higher by Rs 83, or 0.30 percent, to Rs 27,528 per 10 gram in 391 lots.
Analysts said building up of positions by speculators led to rise in gold prices at futures trade here but absence of cues from global markets, which remained closed, capped the gains.
Bridwell was traded to the Los Angeles Angels on Monday and was optioned to Double-A Mobile.
After starting out the season in Triple-A Norfolk where he struggled in his first four innings, Bridwell will have the opportunity to take a step back and regroup by reporting to Double-A Mobile. The 25-year-old right-hander will likely provide Los Angeles with mostly organizational pitching depth at this point.
Sending a defeated rival to the penitentiary is not the American way (except, maybe, in New Jersey, Illinois or Louisiana). But in a swamp there’s always an alligator eager to bite off any fingers searching in the murk for the drain plug. Democrats are big fans of special prosecutors, especially this year, so maybe Hillary Clinton deserves the scrutiny Robert Mueller and his lawyers are giving Donald Trump & Co. Since nearly all of Mr. Mueller’s lawyers contributed to Hillary’s campaign, they might leap at the opportunity to see how their money was spent. Or maybe Hillary deserves a special prosecutor of her own.
A recent report by Statistics South Africa noted that mining production had increased by 6.5 per cent year-on-year, up from the annual growth of 5.2 per cent reported in October 2017.
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JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Shubhankar Sharma won his first European Tour title by a shooting 3-under 69 Monday in the final round of the weather-delayed Joburg Open.
The 21-year-old Indian resumed his round on the eighth green after play was halted early Sunday afternoon because of storms. He parred that hole, birdied No. 9 and made par on every hole on the back nine.
Sharma finished at 23-under 264, three strokes ahead of the pack, and qualified for next year's British Open, too.
"I actually wasn't going to come here about a week ago ... so I'm really happy that I came," said Sharma, who shot 61 in the second round. "I don't think I'm ever going forget my first time in South Africa."
Erik van Rooyen (66) was second, three strokes ahead of Shaun Norris (65) and Tapio Pulkkanen (68).
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Sadio Mane was sporting a cut eyelid at Liverpool Airport as he prepared to jet off with the squad for their Champions League game against Hoffenheim.
The flying winger was plastered up for the Watford draw at the weekend, but recorded a sparkling performance at Vicarage Road.
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Hulu bought a Super Bowl ad for the second year in a row. In 2017, it was for “The Handmaid’s Tale.” This time around it’s for the J.J. Abrams and Stephen King project “Castle Rock.” The episode series will premiere this summer.
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A teenager has suffered serious injuries after a collision involving a car in Shawbury.
The incident happened in Mytton Lane, Shawbury at about 3.55pm on Monday afternoon.
A rapid response vehicle and an ambulance were sent to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “The 16-year-old ended up on the pavement after the collision.
“He had suffered a head injury as well as a badly broken right leg.
“Ambulance staff splinted his leg and immobilised him before he was taken to Royal Shrewsbury Hospital on blue lights.”
an emotionally battered and bruised (and physically drained) Lawrence is parked outside Issa’s apartment in the episode’s final scene.
. The ball’s no longer primarily in his court. He and Tasha are through (for now). He’s not great at being single. And unbeknownst to Lawrence, the guy who broke him and Issa up is back in the picture. And Daniel and Issa looked mighty comfortable in that diner. It just might be time for an emergency chapter meeting in the #LawrenceHive.
TORONTO _ Licensed marijuana producer Aphria Inc. has signed a deal to sell its stake in Arizona cannabis company Copperstate Farms to an affiliated U.S. company, Liberty Health Sciences Inc., for $20 million.
Aphria says the sale of Copperstate is an important step in its efforts to work with the TSX and Canadian securities regulatory authorities regarding the divestiture of its direct investment in the U.S. cannabis business.
Late last year, the TMX Group warned that companies that operate in states where pot is legal are not in compliance with TSX listing requirements.
And last month, U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions rescinded an Obama-era memo that suggested that the federal government would not intervene in states where the marijuana is legal.
Aphria, based in Leamington, Ont., produces, supplies and sells medical cannabis. It holds a minority stake in Liberty Health Sciences.
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U.S. blames North Korea for series of cyberattacks
WASHINGTON — U.S. officials are blaming the North Korean government for a series of cyberattacks dating to 2009 against media, aerospace, financial sectors and infrastructure in the United States and across the world.
The FBI and the Department of Homeland Security issued a warning this week, saying the cyberattacks were carried out by actors within the North Korean government, known as "Hidden Cobra."
The alert issued Tuesday says that both DHS and the FBI believe Hidden Cobra will continue to use cyber operations to advance their government's military and strategic objectives.
A 66–year–old Wells man is charged with allegedly disseminating and possessing child pornography.
Court records says John Marvin Degner is charged with two counts of dissemination of child pornography and seven counts of possessing child pornography.
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According to online court records Degner had his first court appearance Monday in Faribault County Court.
Bail was set at $25,000 with conditions.
His next hearing is set for April 17.
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On Monday, Vice President Mike Pence marked the one year anniversary of the Pulse Nightclub massacre by once again commemorating the deaths of 49 people who he almost certainly would have considered subhuman were they still alive today.
Quoting President Donald Trump’s painfully uninspired tweet that we “NEVER FORGET” the victims of attack (while never mentioning that most of the victims were, in fact, members of the LGBTQ community), Pence urged his Twitter followers to “pray [that] their loved ones find comfort & peace.”
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FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) - A Broward teen accused of making an online threat toward his school has been released.
Tyler Ahrens has been released from juvenile detention on a judge’s order and will be on house arrest, Tuesday.
Officials determined he is not mentally ill and believe he threatened his school, J.P. Taravella, for attention.
Police arrested the 17-year-old on April 3 for allegedly posting a comment on YouTube that said he was going to shoot up his school.
The state attorney is still deciding on charges.
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Step aside, Ben Higgins and Lauren Bushnell—it's Nick Viall's turn.
Ever wonder what it's like to actually be on The Bachelor? It may not be something you'd admit out loud, but you know you've thought about it. You've dreamed up what your experience would be like, what kind of women you'd be friends with (if any at all...it's a game show, after all?) and, most importantly, what your wardrobe would look like.
Every major milestone you'd have to look forward to is televised, a.k.a. every single outfit needs to be a home run. So with that said, here's a guide to dressing the part!
Click here for a full walk-through of every look you'd ever need if you were on The Bachelor.
Bartow, Florida – Emergency crews are currently working a horrific crash that took place around noon today. The crash involved a single fatality
According to Bartow Police Department’s Eric Sherouse, Public Information Officer, officers are investigating a single vehicle crash on S.R. 60 and Agricola Rd. A vehicle was headed in the West in the westbound lane when it lost control and traveled across the eastbound lanes of S.R.60. The vehicle appears to then have left the roadway, struck a tree and then down into the embankment.
The front of the car burst apart and the engine was separated from the vehicle. The drive which appears to be the only occupant at this time was declared deceased.
We will update this article as more information is received. Please drive carefully.
UC Irvine law professor Dave Min, left, is running to unseat Republican Rep. Mimi Walters in California's 45th District, while Robert Lee Ahn is in a runoff for California's open 34th District seat. The only Korean-American elected to Congress was Jay Kim, a California Republican who served three terms from 1993 to 1999.
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* Verizon announces an increase to the waterfall cap in, early participation results of, and election of early settlement for, its tender offers for 29 series of notes of Verizon and certain of its subsidiaries
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Louis Oosthuizen finished tied for second at the 2017 PGA Championship with Patrick Reed and Francesco Molinari behind champion Justin Thomas. The runner-up finish means Oosthuizen has now placed second in all four of the major championships.
He finished second to Bubba Watson at the 2014 Masters, which he lost in a playoff. He finished tied for second to Jordan Spieth at the 2015 U.S. Open and then lost in a playoff at the 2015 British Open at St. Andrews. Now he's got the second-place grand slam with his second-place finish at Quail Hollow.
To celebrate (commemorate?) the occasion, Oosthuizen posted this video of himself lip-syncing Andra Day's "I'll Rise Up" on Twitter. It was incredible and hilarious.
SAN FRANCISCO - DECEMBER 03: Waiter Alexander Alioto prepares to serve lunch to customers at Alioto's Seafood Restaurant December 3, 2008 in San Francisco, California. A report by The Institute for Supply Management says that its services sector index dropped in November to 37.3, down from 44.4 in October as the service industry struggles through the weak economy. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
The IDF on Monday night attacked positions belonging to the Hamas terrorist organization in northern Gaza, the IDF Spokesperson’s Unit said.
The attacks, which were carried out using tanks and aircraft, were in retaliation for the rocket fire on Ashkelon earlier.
"The IDF considers the Hamas terrorist organization solely responsible for what is happening in Gaza," said the statement.
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The Town of Penetanguishene will be directing part of a $43,000 grant to brighten up the downtown.
At the request of Deputy Mayor Anita Dubeau, council approved a motion to use $20,000 of the grant they received from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs to commission and install multiple pieces of art within the Main Street corridor.
The proposal did see some opposition from a few councillors, who felt the entirety of the grant should be put toward debt.
“Our job is to have good roads, safe water and keep our taxes as low as possible, not worry about art. That is not our priority today,” said Coun. Doug Rawson.
Local races for public office gathered steam Tuesday as cities and towns marked the last day for candidates to qualify for the March 14 election. Unlike the long presidential campaign season, local candidates have a month to meet with prospective voters and earn endorsements - though many candidates began their campaigns early.
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Hobart City Council is set launch an $800,000 upgrade to the Tasmanian capital's parking system.
Smart Parking is teaming up with Australian Parking and Revenue Control to provide 2,100 sensors that give residents real-time data on available parking spaces. APARC, which is the sole distributor of Parkeon Parking Meters in Australian and New Zealand, will integrate the sensors with Parkeon's 7-inch colour screen parking meters.
According to APARC, Hobart's meters will be the first in Australia to accept payment by Apple Pay. Smart Parking's flush mounted sensors transmit live data to parking enforcement officers and connect to a fully streamed back-office, which can be remotely monitored from any location.
APARC will handle both payments through SimplePay, which is part of the APARC group, and partner with Alternative Dispute Resolution for enforcement.
Smart Parking has over 40,000 vehicle detection sensors installed in 17 countries.
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Police arrested a 62-year-old man Monday in connection with a threatening note that was left near Sen. Dean Heller’s Las Vegas office in July.
A 62-year-old man is arrested in connection with a threatening note left near Sen. Dean Heller's Las Vegas office in July.
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Police arrested a 62-year-old man Monday in connection with a threatening note that was left near Sen. Dean Heller’s Las Vegas office in July.
Richard Holley was arrested and booked into Clark County Detention Center without incident, the Metropolitan Police Department said.
Police responded to a burglary alarm at Heller’s office about 9 a.m. on July 16 and found a threatening note near the door to the office.
Holley faces charges of extortion, burglary and intimidating a public officer.
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The Liverpool star has been heavily linked with a move to the La Liga champions in recent months after his impressive debut season at Anfield.
Fans on Merseyside are already fearing that the draw of Madrid may be too much for Salah to turn down at the end of the season.
But according to reports in Spain, the Egyptian isn't wanted by players at the Bernabeu.
Spanish outlet Diario Gol claim Salah is demanding a huge wage upon his arrival in Madrid.
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BEIJING, March 19 (APP):Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has congratulated Li Keqiang on his re-election as the Premier of the State Council of People’s Republic of China.
The Prime Minister said that Premier Li Keqiang’s re-election was a manifestation of the confidence reposed by the Chinese people in his leadership abilities, according to a statement issued by Pakistan Embassy here on Monday.
The Prime Minister also noted that Pakistan-China relationship enjoyed full support across all segments of the Pakistani society.
He underscored that China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) being the flagship project of Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) served as a window of opportunity for the prosperity of two nations, and for regional and trans-regional connectivity, economic integration and development.
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The January transfer window is just a matter of weeks away and Europe's biggest teams are getting set to enter the market.
Winter business can be completed from January 1 and close at 11pm on the last day of the month as clubs bid to plug the gaps in their squad.
Arsenal appeared to leave their business unfinished at the end of the summer and could be particularly active in the new year.
The Gunners failed with a deadline day move for Thomas Lemar but could return, while Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez will be the subject of interest from clubs around the continent.
Manchester United, meanwhile, are reported to be stepping up their efforts to sign Tottenham's Danny Rose.
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A 21-year-old Greenville man, who pleaded guilty in Hopkins County to Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, is expected to learn his punishment Tuesday. Matthew Miller admitted to cutting a man’s throat as the result of a suspected love triangle. Miller’s wife was in the bedroom of the victim’s home at the time of the stabbing. After a sentencing hearing, District Judge Eddie Northcutt will determine his sentence. Contrary to previous reports, Mr. Miller has no prior criminal record.
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A homeowner in the Highland West neighbourhood of Kitchener woke up to find his house was about to robbed.
Police say at roughly 3:30 a.m. on Wednesday the man, who lives on Westforest Trail, awoke to find man in his house with stolen property.
The would-be thief took off on foot but the homeowner chased him outside and held him until police arrived.
A 30-year-old Goderich man is facing a number of charges including break and enter. He was held for a bail hearing.
McKenzie man sentenced to 10 years for being felon in possession of firearm
JACKSON, Tenn. — A McKenzie man has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm, according to a release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Tennessee.
Robert Hutchinson Jr., 45, was sentenced Tuesday to the maximum sentence of 10 years in federal prison and three years of supervised release.
According to information presented in court, during a Sept. 23, 2016, traffic stop in Trezevant, Hutchinson was found to be in possession of a 9 mm pistol along with 12 bags of suspected methamphetamine and marijuana.
Hutchinson’s sentence included a sentencing enhancement for possession of a firearm in connection with another felony, which was the possession of methamphetamine with intent to deliver, according to the release.
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Saraki: Others enjoying immunity should be tried too – Rep Akpatason
A House of Representatives member, Peter Akpatason, says the trial of the Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, has proved that nobody is above the law in Nigeria. “If the Senate President can be tried, others, apart from president and governors who enjoy immunity, should be tried too”, the lawmaker, representing Akoko-Edo Constituency of Edo, said […]
Saraki: Others enjoying immunity should be tried too – Rep Akpatason
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Authorities in Mississippi say a 9-year-old boy has shot his 13-year-old sister in the head and wounded her after an argument over a video game controller.
Monroe County Sheriff Cecil Cantrell told local news outlets that the girl wouldn't give up the video game controller when her brother wanted it on Saturday. He says the boy shot the girl in the back of the head and that the bullet entered her brain.
The girl was rushed to Le Bonheur's Children's Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. Details of her condition weren't immediately known Sunday afternoon.
Authorities say they don't yet know how the firearm used in the shooting had been accessed. The sheriff added that the circumstances of the shooting are still being investigated.
Monroe County is in northeast Mississippi.
As Catherine McDonald reports, the suspect is a former parishioner who came to meet the new priest just two weeks ago.
This Act will improve guidelines for training by school districts and charters as it pertains to School Resource Officers , their duties and training when interacting with students with disabilities.
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DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — Durham County deputies said they’re searching for a 13-year-old girl last seen at her bus stop Friday morning.
Carolina Cortez-Cruz is Hispanic girl who stands 4 feet 5 inches or taller and weighs between 120 and 140 pounds, deputies said. She has brown eyes and black hair, and she was last seen wearing a black sweater and blue jeans.
The school bus stop, where she was last seen, is at Michael Drive and Cheek Road.
The Neal Middle School student did not return home Friday.
Durham County Sheriff’s Office wants anyone who knows where she is to call (919) 560-0900 or 911.
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ST. LOUIS, MO — For the past 16 years, FOX 2 along with Y98 and 102.5 KEZK, have hosted the largest Opening Day Rally in St. Louis! To kick-off the season and the home opener, we will be celebrating with a FREE party for Cardinal Nation on Thursday, April 5th from 11:00am – 5:00pm in Kiener Plaza.
The Opening Day Rally celebrates the return of Cardinal Baseball and includes food, fanfare, refreshments, games and entertainment! There’s no way to get closer to the action and be part of the biggest crowd downtown without being actually in the stadium!
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Mike Pompeo, the Central Intelligence Agency director and former Kansas congressman, is being considered to replace Rex Tillerson as Secretary of State amid turmoil in President Trump’s Cabinet, according to a news report.
“Trump advisors and allies are floating the idea of replacing Secretary of State Rex Tillerson with CIA director Mike Pompeo,” according the news website Axios.
“President Trump is quite comfortable with Pompeo, asking his advice on topics from immigration to the inner workings of Congress,” the report added.
Tillerson’s place in the executive branch came into question this week after NBC News reported he had called the president a “moron” and clashed with the White House on growing disagreements over foreign policy.
Ron Estes won the Fourth Congressional District seat in the U.S. House after an April special election to replace Pompeo, who became the CIA director in January.
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Help Mu Performing Arts celebrate 20 years of operation at this weekend long festival. It kicks-off at a concert filled with musicians celebrating the lived Asian American experience at the Guthrie on Friday. Saturday is a day of free family fun, with workshops on Taiko and face painting and a petting zoo for little ones. Master workshops on Sunday are open to taiko students who have completed Introductory classes.
Police announced that a woman has died from her injuries after being struck by a Uber self-driving vehicle in Arizona. USA TODAY
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So will the rest of the original cast be returning for the potential reboot?
"Yes. As I know of now, definitely Jackee Harry and Tim Reid will definitely be part of the show," Mowry revealed.
While she couldn't say much about what fans could expect, Mowry did share how she envisions the show to be 18 years after it aired its series finale.
"I think I would want it to pick up with where our lives are now. We're married with kids," Mowry said. "But I definitely would want it to focus on the power of sisterhood. How wonderful and amazing that sisterhood and that relationship can be. How it helps you in whatever trial and tribulations you are in. When you have the sisterhood and that bond, that is so beautiful."
At first the lump on Timish Ongula's right leg was barely noticeable, but within six weeks it had developed into a painful, golf ball-sized ulcer that oozed pus and blood, making it difficult for the four-year-old girl to walk. "Timish cried a lot and had a lot of trouble sleeping.
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Dev Patel and his girlfriend Tilda Cobham-Hervey make such a cute couple!
The 27-year-old actor and the 23-year-old actress were spotted out and about on Monday afternoon (December 11) in Los Angeles.
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The couple were all smiles as they took a stroll with their arms around each other and got some shopping done.
The cute couple met on the set of their new film Hotel Mumbai, which is set to premiere in 2018.
Dev and Tilda were first publicly spotted together back in February.
The Sláintecare report was produced by a cross-party committee of TDs last year and adopted by the Dáil without a vote.
In contains a 10-year plan for the reform of the health service, transforming it from a mix of public and private care into “an affordable, universal, single-tier healthcare system, in which patients are treated promptly on the basis of need, rather than ability to pay”.
It recommended the separation of the public and private systems, and a greatly expanded public health service, underpinned by long-term commitments for substantial increases in funding. It promises increased efficiency, but acknowledged that the reforms would cost significantly more money.
Unlike other reports for health reform, it contained a clear path for implementation, with a specialist office to drive the programme and a chief executive supported by staff drawn mostly from outside the existing health system.
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Portumna Marina will fully re-open in April following a major refurbishment.
The works involved refurbishing the existing harbour area and toilets, including the re-decking of existing mooring fingers and new service bollards.
The project also involved trenching works at Marina Road to facilitate the installation of a new state of the art energy efficient lighting system.
The facility will re-open in April, and the County Council is to explore the possibility of extended opening times.
Someone Plugged in a Pumpkin Spice Air Freshener and a Hazmat Team Responded
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(BALTIMORE) — An unusual smell prompted an evacuation and a hazardous materials response at a Baltimore high school. But after five people were taken to the hospital complaining of upset stomachs, fire officials discovered the source of the smell: a pumpkin spice air freshener.
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School was evacuated Thursday afternoon after students and teachers detected a strong smell on the third floor. Several people reported difficulty breathing.
The fire department and a hazardous materials team were called. Fire spokesman Roman Clark said two students and three adults were taken to the hospital for stomach ailments.
Then, firefighters located a pumpkin spice air aerosol plugged into an outlet in a classroom.
Classes at the school resumed Friday.
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British athlete Mo Farah stands atop of a pod on the London Eye, with Big Ben's clock tower in background, as he bids a final farewell to British track competitive athletics after winning gold in the 10,000m and silver in the 5,000m at the IAAF World Championships in London, Sunday Aug. 13, 2017. Farah is due to retire from the track at the end of the month, after the Diamond League in Zurich, and hopes to focus on the marathon distance. PA via AP Jonathan Brady
WILDWOOD, N.J. — Police in a New Jersey beach town have released body camera footage showing the violent arrest of a Philadelphia woman cited for underage drinking over the Memorial Day weekend.
A bystander posted video online showing a Wildwood police officer punching Emily Weinman in the head during the Saturday arrest. The 20-year-old woman faces several charges, including aggravated assault on a police officer.
The body camera footage released on Wednesday shows an officer as he confronts and argues with Weinman over the discovery of alcoholic iced tea drinks in her possession. Wildwood officials say the videos show Weinman assaulting the officers first.
Police have identified the officers involved as Thomas Cannon, John Hillman and Robert Jordan.
Weinman’s lawyer say the videos show police overreacted.
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Text 2017 EST 229048—Estate of Carol J. Hericks. Will probated. Application to administer estate filed. K. M. Butler, atty.
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A 44-year-old man has been arrested after police were called to an incident in Cheltenham.
Members of the public reported see a number of police cars heading down Princess Elizabeth Way this afternoon.
Police have now confirmed that they were called to a domestic incident.
A spokesman said: "We were called shortly after 1.20pm today to reports of a domestic incident in the Hester's Way area of Cheltenham.
"A 44-year-old man from Cheltenham was arrested and remains in custody at this time."
Attorney Katie Phang tells Greta Van Susteren who she thinks should lawyer up as new details emerge about the rock star’s fatal overdose.
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Minnesota Timberwolves' rookie point guard Kris Dunn has already shown he's a capable player on the defensive side of the ball, but today against the Portland Trail Blazers, he gave us a little glimpse of his offensive talent.
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Sizing up Portland point guard Shabazz Napier, Dunn shook him with this ridiculous dribble move, putting the ball around Napier's back before collecting it on the other side.
That Kris Dunn crossover and dime 👀 pic.twitter.com/eeaEj4P4yC — NBA.com (@NBAcom) January 2, 2017
Dunn drove to the baseline before kicking it out to Gorgui Dieng, who knocked down the mid-range jumper.
San Antonio police investigators surround a Dodge Charger in the parking lot of AllStars Gentleman's Club, where an off-duty police officer was shot six times after a road rage incident. WOAI Video screenshot
Pop superstar Beyonce helped celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Country Music Awards with a secret and boisterous performance of her song “Daddy Lessons” with the Dixie Chicks. Beyonce hit...
“Like many of you with children of your own, I am a very proud mom,” said the 57-year-old mother of two.
On her second EP, Trixie Mattel, the dolled-up alias of Milwaukee’s Brian Michael Firkus, comes to the country genre from a more traditional aural perspective than most of what passes for country on commercial radio nowadays—and more sincerity and sensitivity than what one might expect from a contestant on a campfest such as “RuPaul’s Drag Race. ”
The erstwhile Hamburger Mary’s performer is mostly coyer about matters of sexuality on One Stone than on her previous release, Two Birds (see a pattern?) but still speaks for the alienated, out of sorts and heartbroken. One number reflecting that last demographic sounds to be about lesbian romance gone sour. In a peppier mood, Mattel taps a little into the wellspring of disco/country hybridism from which acts historic as Dolly Parton and recent as Thomas Rhett have had hits. With a slightly slicker production sheen, Firkus’/Mattel’s songwriting is smart enough and his voice plenty charming (if endearingly not always pitch-perfect) to merit attention from Music Row.
At least 188,000 people remain under evacuation orders after Northern California authorities warned an emergency spillway in the country's tallest dam was in danger of failing Sunday and unleashing uncontrolled flood waters on towns below.About 150 miles northeast of San Francisco, Lake Oroville is one of California's largest man-made lakes, and the 770-foot-tall Oroville Dam is the nation's tallest.The evacuation was ordered Sunday afternoon after engineers spotted erosion on the dam's secondary spillway. Hours later, panicked and angry people were sitting in bumper-to-bumper traffic trying to leave the area.
EMERGENCY EVACUATION: Auxiliary spillway at Oroville Dam predicted to fail within the next hour. Oroville residents evacuate northward. — CA - DWR (@CA_DWR) February 13, 2017
"The police came and told us to evacuate," said Kaysi Levias who was with her husband, Greg, at a gas station as they attempted to flee.Officials warned residents that the spillway could fail within an hour.
Top nursing students in years two to four at Nunavut Arctic College’s nursing program receive Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Awards worth $3,000 at a Friday afternoon ceremony in Iqaluit. Nunavut Health Minister Pat Angnakak, Education Minister David Joanasie and the Health Department's deputy minister, Colleen Stockley, praised the academic success of the award recipients who achieved the highest grade point averages in their respective years. Angnakak said she looks forward to welcoming more Nunavut nurses. From left: Joanasie, Mavis Ell, Amiel Hernandez, Maria Fellen Atienza, Samantha Cooper, Maybelle Enuaraq, and Angnakak. Not present: Oopik Aglukark. (PHOTO BY JANE GEORGE)
A beloved resident of Edgartown, Norman Vunk passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2017, after succumbing to an aggressive cancer. In honoring Norman’s memory, the Vunk family will hold a celebration of life ceremony in late September. An obituary for Norman will appear in a future edition of The Times.
JERUSALEM — A former Mossad chief has told an Israeli television program that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave the order in 2011 for the military to prepare to attack Iran within 15 days.
Tamir Pardo told Keshet TV’s show Uvda in an interview that aired Thursday that the order was not given “for the sake of a drill.”
There was no immediate comment from Netanyahu’s office.
Ex-premier Ehud Barak, who was Netanyahu’s defence minister in 2011, previously claimed Netanyahu sought to bomb Iran in 2010 and 2011, but was opposed by senior Israeli officials.
Pardo says he consulted the Mossad’s legal advisers following the order but didn’t explain what happened after that.
The Israeli leader has been a strident critic of Iran, and has accused Tehran of attempting to develop nuclear weapons.
(KRON) — A heartbreaking story out of Arkansas: a young mother died while she was live-streaming on Facebook.
25-year-old Keiana Herndon was live-streaming from a friend’s house Wednesday when something went terribly wrong.
The video starts out with her singing.
Herndon even puts the spotlight on her youngest of two kids.
She falls and the phone drops out of her hands, with her and her son off screen.
Viewers say they could hear Herndon struggling to breathe and her son scream in the background.
All the while, the number of eyes on her grew.
A state crime lab will try to determine what caused Herndon’s death.
Police say they don’t believe foul play was involved.
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Guelph police are looking for a suspicious vehicle after the driver tried to approach a young woman.
Police were called around 6:15 p.m. on Friday to a report of a suspicious vehicle in the area of Weston Parkway North and Grange Road.
The driver reportedly pulled over and waited for a young woman who was walking on the street.
The driver then got out of the vehicle and approached her in attempt to get the woman towards his vehicle.
The female ran away and the driver then sped off.
The driver is described as a white male in his late twenties or early thirties with dirty blond hair wearing a red sweater and jeans.
The vehicle is described as a red two-door pickup truck.
Police are asking for the public's help in identifying the man.
He treated his 260,000 followers to the sweet upload this afternoon after becoming a father for the first time earlier this week.
The singer and his fiancée Sarah Richards revealed that they had welcomed their first child into the world on Wednesday, after he posted a photo of the newborn on Instagram.
Aston, who gazed lovingly at the tot he was holding in his arms, wrote: “Grayson Jax Merrygold 30/01/2018 @sarahlourichards life is now complete.” (sic)
And, just days later, the Strictly Come Dancing star, who was partnered with ballroom professional Janette Manrara, has shared another endearing snap.
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This 3-pack of best-selling Rubbermaid FreshWorks Produce Storage containers is not at its lowest price, but it is a good $5 - $7 less than usual.
For $21, you get one 6.3-cup and two larger 17.3-cup containers. These containers can keep food fresh for about 80% longer than store packaging, but, if history is any indication, this deal will spoil quickly.
LONDON (Reuters) - HSBC on Monday said its deferred prosecution agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice has expired, marking an end to the threat of further punishment for lapses in its anti-money laundering controls.
The Angel of Independence monument is seen near a building of HSBC in Mexico City January 23, 2015. REUTERS/Edgard Garrido
HSBC said it has lived up to its commitments under the five-year deal signed in December 2012, under which it pledged to strengthen its sanctions and anti-money laundering controls.
Europe’s biggest bank entered into the five-year agreement and paid a $1.9 billion fine for failing to prevent Mexican cartels from laundering hundreds of millions of dollars through the bank.
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PARIS Briton Mark Cavendish has been ruled out of Sunday's Paris-Roubaix one-day race with an ankle injury, his Dimension Data team said on Wednesday.
"Mark Cavendish will not take the start at today’s Scheldeprijs or at the weekend's Paris-Roubaix due to an overuse injury," Dimension Data said in a statement.
"Cavendish, who last competed at the Milano-San Remo (classic), has been hampered by pain felt in his right ankle. The discomfort was first felt on the penultimate stage of Tirreno-Adriatico in March and has hindered our sprint ace since."
Former world champion Cavendish finished Paris-Roubaix, the biggest classic in the calendar featuring several tough cobbled sections, only once, taking 30th place last year.
(Reporting by Julien Pretot; Editing by Hugh Lawson)
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ORANGEVILLE, Ont. - Ontario provincial police confirm that remains found last Saturday are that of Kaden Young, a three-year-old boy who had been missing since being swept from his mother's arms during a flood on Feb. 21.
A fisherman had found the remains of a boy in the water near a bridge in Belwood, Ont., about 30 kilometres north of Guelph.
A post mortem was conducted Monday in Toronto where the remains were positively identified.
Kaden was swept out of his mother's arms when their vehicle entered the Grand River during a flood.
Police, along with hundreds of volunteers, have been searching the river each day since the boy disappeared.
"After 2 months of searching, we can finally #BringKadenHome," said OPP Commissioner Vince Hawkes on Twitter.
"Thank you to the tireless efforts of #OPP members, emergency crews and countless volunteers, who never gave up hope."
Isolated for most of the 20th century, the Kingdom of Bhutan is not like the rest of the world. This obscure Himalayan country is blessed with stunning landscapes and a way of life that has stayed largely unchanged for generations.
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Baku. 25 July. REPORT.AZ/ The International Exhibition of Food Products, Technologies, Packaging and Food Processing Systems will be held in Istanbul, Turkey, on September 20-23.
Report informs citing the Turkish media, companies of Azerbaijan, Italy, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Iran, Iraq, Libya, UAE, Sudan, Algeria, Tunisia, Russia and other countries will take part in the exhibition.
Overall, some 65, 000 local companies and visitors from 84 countries are expected to attend the event.
BEAUMONT, Texas – An Easter celebration took a tragic turn when a 7-year-old boy fell into a river after an Easter egg hunt.
Authorities tell KBMT that the child was playing along the edge of one of the docks when witnesses say he was shot in the eye with a water gun.
The shock caused the child to fall off the dock and into the river, but he did not know how to swim.
Immediately, others started looking for the boy but he never resurfaced.
“When he fell in, all we heard was ‘Help,’ and that it. And he didn’t resurface,” a witness said.
A dive team finally recovered the 7-year-old’s body about 50 minutes later.
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Rain plays havoc with baseball schedules; Franklin County native leads team into NCAA baseball regional
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Its rained a lot lately – everyone knows that – and its played havoc with home games for both the Lynchburg Hillcats and the Salem Red Sox. And Franklin County native Gary Gilmore coached Coastal Carolina to an NCAA Division 1 baseball championship two years ago – now the Myrtle Beach area school will host an NCAA regional:
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SUNBURY — Sunbury police are on the lookout for a man who robbed the Turkey Hill store on Front Street in Sunbury this afternoon. Officers tell us, the perpetrator–identified through store surveillance video–is 33-year-old Nathan Neidig, whose last known address in Sunbury. He is described as a white male, about 5’6″ tall, dyed blond hair, possibly wearing glasses and wearing dark colored clothing.
Police tell us he went into the store about 3:20pm, hit the clerk with a knife that was described as a ‘machete’ and grabbed an undisclosed amount of cash. They say he got in a vehicle described as a silver colored SUV and took off on Front Street. The driver of the vehicle was a woman described as a white female with dirty blond hair.
Anyone who sees Neidig should use caution and call 9-1-1 immediately.
The Secretary of Health has congratulated the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust on their ‘Outstanding’ CQC rating.
Jeremy Hunt took to Twitter last week to highlight the ‘extraordinary achievement’ and pass on his and the Prime Minister, Theresa May’s, congratulations to the trust, after being told of its progress by the area’s MPs, Jo Churchill and James Cartlidge.
“You have done something very special,” he said, addressing the trust.
“You have shown that despite all the pressure the NHS has been under this winter, and in fact really throughout the year, it’s possible to give the very highest standards of care available anywhere in the world.
“You have really turned heads across the country by what you have achieved.”
Mr Hunt also praised the trust’s appointment of a public health consultant to help understand individual patient needs and that of a Macmillan’s education nurse to improve the caring nature of its services.
The trust is the 15th in the whole of the NHS to receive the rating.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says his side were "outstanding" in their 1-1 draw at Burnley, despite missing a host of chances.
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A lawyer for conservative radio show host Alex Jones said his client is nothing more than a showman. He made that claim in a Texas court, where Jones is fighting to keep custody of his children. Opening arguments begin Tuesday morning.
Jones’ ex-wife said the views and conspiracy theories on his radio show produced by his company, Infowars, prove he’s unfit to be a father.
Jones has been accused of peddling fake news stories to his audience, but the idea that Jones doesn’t necessarily believe everything he says may take some of his fans by surprise, reports CBS News correspondent Anna Werner.
Watch the full report around 8:35 a.m. EST on “CBS This Morning.”
Rents in Majorca and in most Spanish cities have increased in recent years.
Island: First Spanish city to bring in ban. PA
Palma on the island of Majorca is planning to become the first Spanish city to prohibit the rental of apartments to tourists.
Palma mayor Antoni Noguera said his government will vote for the ban at city council.
Mr Noguera said he will back the ban because "there is nothing worse than having residents who can't live in their city nor afford a rent".
Rents in Majorca and in most Spanish cities have increased in recent years.
Many residents and local politicians blame the price rise on internet sites and apps that allow travellers to rent apartments short-term directly from homeowners.
Mr Noguera said that houses will be excluded from the ban, unless they are in protected areas, near airports or in industrial areas.
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Clark County Aviation Department reports that McCarran International Airport logged its busiest April on record, marking a 14th consecutive month in gains for passenger traffic.
Officials said Wednesday that more than 4.18 million people departed or arrived on flights at the Las Vegas airport last month, breaking McCarran’s previous record of 4.06 million passengers in April 2017. Of that, 3.78 million air travelers boarded or arrived on domestic flights at the nation’s eighth-busiest airport last month, up 3 percent from a year earlier. International flights arriving or departing Las Vegas carried 320,813 passengers, a 7 percent jump from a year earlier.
Year-to-date, more than 15.83 million passengers have flown in or out of McCarran during the first four months of 2018, a 3 percent increase from the same period last year.
The answer has apparently been revealed, just weeks before the new Nintendo Switch games list entry arrives.
While the Wii U port is likely to prove popular with fans, several factors have to be taken into account before deciding just how successful it will be.
One of the main selling points of the new Nintendo gaming machine is that it's portable, and many fans will be looking to play Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, on the move.
And according to Game Rant, the popular kart-racing title is set to last around the three-hour mark, the same as some other current releases.
Zelda Breath of the Wild is pegged at around the same length of time, meaning fans may be disappointed that they won’t be able to squeeze more from their devices.
“At a full charge (and with the screen brightness left at around 30%) the Nintendo Switch ran Mario Kart 8 Deluxe for exactly 3 hours, 9 minutes, and 20 seconds – providing this user with a little over three hours worth of play time,” the site confirms.
SEBRING, Ohio (WKBN) – The Lady Tigers garner their first victory of the season as Springfield tops Sebring, 61-35. The Tigers jumped out to a 15-6 lead after the first quarter.
Mariah Johnson led Springfield with 14. Haley LaMorticella had 13 while Ella Centofanti tallied 11 and Marlie Applegarth finished with 10 for Springfield.
For Sebring, sophomore Kendra Shields had 8 points in the fourth quarter to close out the game with 12. Olivia Woods was the only other Trojan to score in double figures as she had 10.
Springfield returns home on Thursday to take on Western Reserve as Sebring will welcome Lowellville.
Austin had one carry for six yards and had negative-nine receiving yards and a lost fumble in Sunday's loss to the Eagles.
Austin actually wasn't targeted by Jared Goff in the game, but the receiving yards and lost fumble came on the final play of the game as the Rams used laterals as a last ditch effort, and Austin was the unlucky man. The 26-year-old speedster continues to have a minimal impact despite the Rams' revamped offense, and has yet to reach 50 yards from scrimmage in a game this season.
May 2 DSK Co Ltd :
* Says 8 billion won worth of its second series bonds with warrants have been exercised into 1.5 million shares of the co, at 5,390 won/share, on May 2
* Says expected listing date is May 23
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Michael Parsons, owner and head baker with Parsons' Bakery in Bountiful shares his recipe for hot cross buns. Michale says the buns have been a staple food of Good Friday celebrations for several centuries.
Here is a list of ingredients you will need.
-Flour 19 oz
-Starter 6 oz
-Sugar 3 oz
-Butter 2 oz
-Salt 1/2 oz
-Yeast 2 oz
-Water 8 oz
-Candy Fruit + Raisins 8 oz
Watch the video for instructions on how to make these tasty treats.
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The Porcella brothers, those mirror-footed Maui hellmen, have torn down and reassembled our idea of the unthinkable wipeout. A flying drop-kick into a Jaws lip? A faceplant at Nazaré? An airlift into the ribcage of grinding Teahupoo? Been there, done all of that. These guys have courage burned into their DNA, and so long as they pop out of the whitewash in two Porcella pieces, they’ll readily paddle into the next 40-foot set, sometimes alone, and sometimes together, two brotherly chargers digging claw marks as they scratch for the horizon.
Reaves underwent offseason surgery to repair a sports hernia, Terez A. Paylor of The Kansas City Star reports.
It's unclear how Reaves suffered his sports hernia, but it isn't expected to keep him out come training camp. He faces a long shot to the roster in 2017, as he'll compete with Spencer Ware, C.J. Spiller and Charcandrick West for carries.
× Democratic Candidate Theresa Greenfield Fails to Make it on Primary Ballot
DES MOINES, Iowa — A last minute rush to collect enough signatures to qualify for the June 5th primary ballot in Iowa’s Third Congressional District has fallen short for Theresa Greenfield.
The Democrat withdrew her original paperwork last week after reportedly learning that some signatures submitted on her behalf may have been fraudulently collected. Greenfield raced to re-collect signatures last Friday to beat the deadline for filing. However the Secretary of State’s office says she was unsuccessful.
A news release sent Monday afternoon reads:
– Randy Orton pledged his allegiance to Bray Wyatt again tonight on Smackdown. After Wyatt retained his WWE Championship in a triple threat match against John Cena and AJ Styles, Orton came down and said that while he won the Royal Rumble, Wyatt is champion and as long as that’s the case, he can’t face Wyatt at WrestleMania:
– Tito Ortiz was at tonight’s Smackdown, as seen by a fan post on Twitter:
Spokane Valley fire crews responded to a reported house fire on Cataldo Avenue Wednesday evening.
The fire broke out around 6:13 p.m. Arriving crews found the front room of the house fully involved, with smoke pouring out the front window and door openings of the home and neighbors attempting to fight the fire using garden hoses. Firefighters dampened the fire from the outside, while additional units arrived and entered the home, finding it heavily damaged by flames and smoke, and moderate fire damage throughout the house.
Firefighters had to physically restrain residents who arrived home and made several attempts to enter the house and rescue pets who were inside. The fire was brought under under control around 6:25. Firefighters found two dogs inside that died from smoke inhalation.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
April 3 Hulisani Limited:
* Acquisition in Rustmo1 Solar Farm Proprietary Limited and renewal of cautionary
* Has entered into a share sale agreement with Pravin Semnarayan and Gareth Warner to acquire Momentous Technologies Proprietary Limited
* Deal for a purchase consideration of 26,500,000 rand
* Hulisani will fund transaction with its cash reserves
* Co is in further discussions on the acquisition of additional assets within the renewable energy sector Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom: +91 806 749 1136)
April 20 Google:
* Adding the ability for up to six people to connect their account to one Google Home - Blog
* The feature will start rolling out on April 20 for Google Home users in the U.S., but will expand to the U.K. in the coming months Source text: (bit.ly/2oqEYM7) Further company coverage:
Patriot National Workers File WARN Act Suit In Ch. 11 Case
Law360, Wilmington (February 2, 2018, 3:11 PM EST) -- Former employees of bankrupt insurance services company Patriot National Inc. filed a putative class action in Delaware late Thursday alleging the firm laid off the majority of its 300 employees in November without providing proper notice under the Workers’ Adjustment and Retraining Notice Act.
In the complaint, three terminated employees allege Patriot National fired 250 workers near the end of November after losing its largest customer to a state takeover by Florida regulators but didn’t give them 60 days notice as required under the WARN Act....
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Panthers goalie Roberto Luongo talks about allowing four goals and making 20 saves in Florida's season-opening loss to Tampa Bay.
URBANDALE, Iowa — Urbandale police are asking for help identifying two women they say were involved in a theft at a metro Panera Bread.
Police say on Saturday, the suspects pictured below were seen stealing money out of someone’s purse at the restaurant on 86th Street. When they were confronted by the victim, the suspects fled the scene before law enforcement arrived.
Officials say the women drove away in a red Chevy Equinox with no license plates. Anyone with information about the identities of the suspects is asked to call Detective Zac McDowell at 515-252-8251 or send him an email at zmcdowell@urbandale.org.
Officer Grant responds to a noise complaint after a girl has a fight with her boyfriend.
WINNIPEG, MB. — Winnipeg police are investigating a robbery that was setup through a dating app.
It happened just after midnight Monday at a home in the 100-block of Tyndall Avenue.
Winnipeg police say the man went to the home to meet a woman there.
He was immediately assaulted by several people and robbed of his possessions.
The victim fled the home but was pursued and assaulted again, this time near Burrows Avenue and Tyndall Avenue.
He eventually escaped to safety with minor injuries to his upper body.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Major Crimes Unit at 204-986-6219 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).
—Andrew McCrea, MyToba News
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Ramp closures can be expected along US 41 starting April 24th.
The stretch closed will be from Southbound US 41 to Eastbound US 50 in Knox County, going towards Lawrenceville, Illinois.
Crews will be doing deck rehab work on bridges near the Old State Road 67 overpass.
With ramp closures, traffic is set to be down to just one lane in either direction.
There will be a detour for drivers to take the cloverleaf.
Closures will be ongoing until November.
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Cauley-Stein tallied 13 points (6-11 FG, 1-2 FT), six rebounds, three assists, two steals and a blocked shot in 35 minutes during Friday's 119-104 loss to the Warriors.
Cauley-Stein was obviously feeling some lingering effects from the knee injury that garnered him a questionable tag going into Friday's game. The stifling defensive play of Draymond Green didn't help matters for Cauley-Stein. He enjoyed a better-than-average January, as he averaged 14.9 points and 7.9 rebounds over 12 games. Fantasy utilization of Cauley-Stein always carries a modicum of risk, and for that reason, he's a borderline center candidate in seasonal formats.
A Ruidoso businessman and his son were killed when a twin-prop King Air crashed shortly after take-off from the Sierra Blanca Airport outside of Ruidoso around 10:16 p.m. Tuesday, according to a New Mexico State Police press release. Two Ruidoso residents killed in plane crash RUIDOSO - A Ruidoso businessman and his son were killed when a twin-prop King Air crashed shortly after take-off from the Sierra Blanca Airport outside of Ruidoso around 10:16 p.m. Tuesday, according to a New Mexico State Police press release.
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While Punxsutawney Phil is considered the "authority" in predicting the length of winter in the US, Louisiana has its own four-legged forecaster.
KATC-TV reported Pierre C. Shadeaux, our nutria weather predictor, made it known that summer will come sooner in the Bayou State.
The station indicated Pierre made his annual appearance at Bouligny Plaza in New Iberia and did not see his shadow.
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Liverpool's Mohamed Salah continues his impressive start to his career at Anfield by receiving the BBC African Footballer of the Year award for 2017.
Manager Jurgen Klopp presented the award to the 25-year old Egyptian, who has scored 13 Premier League goals this season.
Salah also helped Egypt to qualify for the World Cup for the first time since 1990.
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Tecumseh, Neb. – At approximately 7:45 p.m. on Saturday, April 15, 2017, Terry Berry, inmate #83145, was unresponsive in his cell. Staff members were alerted to his condition by Berry’s cellmate. Berry was not breathing and responding staff members immediately began CPR. Berry was transported to Johnson County Hospital and then to Bryan West in Lincoln.
The details of the events leading to his being unresponsive are under investigation.
Ocho is our Lincoln County Petsaver for Wednesday.
He is a one-year old Snowshoe Siamese cat.
Shelter volunteers say he gets along with everyone and would do well with other cats or dogs.
His adoption fee is $20 and that includes his neuter, vaccines and microchip.
If you are interested call 715-546-3459 or check out the shelter web page at www.furrypets.com
Police have helped to secure a Melbourne Commonwealth Bank discovered apparently unlocked on New Year's Day.
The Hampshire Rd, Sunshine branch was closed for business but somehow wide open as one passing customer observed on Sunday afternoon.
Video of the unusually accessible facility has emerged on social media.
"A woman using an ATM at the Hampshire Rd bank advised that a door to the bank was open. Police attended and waited until someone arrived to secure the bank," a Victoria Police spokeswoman said.
"It's not believed at this time that anything was stolen."
A Commonwalth Bank spokeswoman said: "We can confirm that was an issue at the Sunshine branch today and that police did attend.
"The branch was quickly secured, nothing was taken. We will, of course, look into the matter."
- news.com.au
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As the Kwara State Government Prepares to mark the 50th anniversary of the creation of the State, Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed says the celebration will be low key due to the present economic situation.
The governor said this while addressing audience at the monthly APC Town hall meeting held in Ilorin on Saturday.
He stated that past leaders and individuals who have contributed to the development and growth of the State will be honoured during the celebration.
Recall that the State government in February inaugurated a 31-man committee to organize activities for the anniversary celebration, which is slated for May this year.
The Chamber of Commerce of Guayaquil (CCG) made observations to the Organic Law for Efficiency in Public Procurement.
The law, approved by the Legislature, includes amendments to the Organic Law of the National Public Procurement System, the Organic Code of Territorial Organization, Autonomy and Decentralization, and the Organic Monetary and Financial Code.
The main reforms include the homologation of the rules for expropriation processes, the collection of the Special Improvement Contribution and the limitations to the complementary works in the State contracts.
Concerning the expropriations, the owners have no option for claims. They are only allowed to negotiate the price of seizure and to challenge the act only in matters of the fair price.
Source: http://www.expreso.ec/ economia/la-camara-da-su- vision-en-la-ley-de- expropiacion-CN1249985
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese telecommunications, internet and solar company SoftBank Group Corp. is buying U.S. investment company Fortress Investment Group for $3.3 billion.
The deal was announced by both sides Wednesday. New York-based Fortress, which manages global investments, said its senior professionals will stay to keep up its fund performance.
Tokyo-based SoftBank has been aggressive in global acquisitions. Chief Executive Masayoshi Son was recently seen with President Donald Trump, who praised his promise to invest and create jobs in the U.S.
SoftBank owns the U.S. wireless company Sprint Corp. and Britain's ARM Holdings. ARM is known as an innovator in the "internet of things," and in technology used in smartphones.
It has set up a $25 billion private fund for technology investments that it says may grow to $100 billion.
In the 122nd episode of the web series, “A Wet State,” Daniel Brasuell heads to the North Island of New Zealand as a way to escape the chill of northern winter in the U.S. Watch as he spends a week exploring the classic whitewater of the North Island, including the Kaituna, Huka Falls, and the lower Kaituna. These runs are absolute classics and the varied whitewater of the North Island makes a fantastic vacation for intermediate to expert paddlers.
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LOS ANGELES — Kym Johnson and Robert Herjavec have something to dance about.
The former “Dancing with the Stars” partners have welcomed twins into the world.
Johnson posted on Instagram that their “little angels” were born on Monday morning. The 41-year-old says she never thought her heart could feel so full.
The couple had previously announced they were expecting a boy and a girl. They did not reveal their names.
Herjavec is the father of three children from a previous marriage. The 55-year-old businessman appears on “Shark Tank.”
A woman was shoved into a hedge by a man who she thought was trying to steal her dog as she walked along a footpath.
The 61-year-old woman was walking her 16-week-old Labrador puppy near Bearlands and Brown Pieces, in Wotton under Edge, at about 3pm on Friday.
The man came up behind her, pushed her to one side and said "give me the dog". The woman bravely held on to the dog, pulling it into the hedge with her, and the man ran off.
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The woman suffered a scratch to her face from the hedge.
The dog was not injured.
Officers investigating the incident would like to hear from anyone who witnessed it or was in the area at the time and might have seen the offender running away.
The only description they have of him is that he was wearing jeans and a hooded top.
Anyone with information is asked to call Gloucestershire Constabulary on 101 or email 101@gloucestershire.police.uk quoting incident 264 of 11/8.
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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) - The Champaign Police Department is working to change the way children view officers.
The chief met with students at Jefferson Middle School to answer questions about interactions with police.
The chief asked if anyone did not like police, and lots of kids raised their hands.
The goal is change that perception.
Chief Cobb and area NAACP President Minnie Pearson met with kids Monday.
He talked to students about their rights when it comes to interacting with police, instructing them about their rights to have an attorney, and how to interact with officers and make sure situations do not escalate.
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Police say one man has been killed and two people injured in a knife attack on a train in the northern German city of Flensburg.
Federal police said in a statement the incident took place Wednesday at around 7 p.m. local time.
They said the details of the attack were not clear yet, but that one of the injured was a 22-year-old female police officer. The statement said she appeared to have used her pistol, suggesting she may have killed the man.
German daily Bild reported that following a dispute, one man attacked another man with a knife and then a police officer who was called to intervene.
The German news agency dpa reported the Flensburg main train station had been evacuated and service to Flensburg had been interrupted temporarily.
Britain will go to the polls on June 8 - just two years after we last voted in a general election
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Sadbhav Infrastructure Projects share price gained as much as 4.4 percent on Monday to hit a fresh record high of Rs 150.05 on the BSE after winning a highway project in Rajasthan.
"....has been declared L1 HAM project by NHAI on December 11 for four laning of Dangiywas to Jajiwal section Package-I (design length 74.619km) of Jodhpur Ring Road in Rajasthan under NHDP Phase-VII," the company said in its filing.
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Construction period of the project would be 730 days from appointed date and operation period would be 15 years from commercial operational date of the project.
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With Wimbledon in full flow, what better time to look back at the incredible life of the tournament's most successful champion?
The former world number one is one of the most successful players of all time. He has won the men's singles tournament at Wimbledon alone eight times since 2003, as well as 20 Grand Slam singles titles all over the world.
The 36-year-old is not only one of the most talented athletes on the planet, but also the most profitable. Forbes named him the world's highest-paid tennis player in 2018, earning $77.2 million (£58.3 million) from professional wins and sponsorship deals with companies from Rolex to Credit Suisse.
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The Vincennes Lincoln girls basketball team won their third straight sectional championship, beating Princeton 69-54.
Riverdale star Tiera Skovbye had a pretty epic weekend.
The Canadian actress, who plays Polly Cooper on the hit CW show, took to Instagram on Monday to announce that over the weekend she got engaged to her longtime boyfriend, producer Jameson Parker.
Along with a trio of photos of the smiley twosome, Tiera wrote, "This weekend was something out of a dream. The love of my life surprised the crap out of me and asked me to marry him in his childhood bedroom (not planned, I'm really hard to surprise)."
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Jack Wilshere has held talks with Manuel Pellegrini over a possible free transfer to West Ham United.
Having turned down the offer of a new contract from Arsenal, after being told that his playing opportunities would be limited, Wilshere is now a free agent and is weighing up several options in an attempt to kick-start his career.
Turkish club Fenerbahce are also keen and have made Wilshere a firm offer but West Ham are interested and expected to firm that up with an offer of their own.
Pellegrini, the new West Ham manager, discussed his plans with Wilshere, who played regularly for Arsenal last season after his career had been badly disrupted since 2011 by a series of ankle injuries.
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Chili: Wed., April 12, 2017 at age 92. Predeceased by her husband, Carmen and brother, Mauro. Survived by her children, Vince (Sharon), Carmel (Mark) Mancuso and Michael; grandchildren, David (Jen), Michael (Jackie), Matthew Mistretta and Heather (Jim) Uhl; 4 great-grandchildren; siblings, Tessie (Al) Fantauzzo, Margie Siverd, Tom (Joyce) Cringoli, Mike Cringoli and Anthony (Annie) Cringoli; brother-in-law, Sam Mistretta; many nieces and nephews. Mary was a longtime employee of Star Markets.
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A man from Rankin Inlet, Nunavut, who was missing on the land for several days has been found safe.
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Dunkin' Donuts will ring in their favorite day of the year -- National Donut Day -- by giving away free donuts to guests.
Dunkin' Donuts announced on Twitter that guests will be able to pick a free donut of their choice with the purchase of any beverage on Friday.
Helloooo, Donut! #NationalDonutDay is coming, Friday 6/1! Treat Do' Self to a FREE donut with the purchase of any beverage. 🍩🎉❤️ pic.twitter.com/zCkigYNfzC — Dunkin' Donuts (@dunkindonuts) May 27, 2018
The tasty offer is only valid on June 1 at participating Dunkin' Donuts restaurants, so be sure you donut miss out on this opportunity!
According to Dunkin Donuts, National Donut Day was established in 1938 by the Chicago Salvation Army to honor women who served donuts to soldiers during World War I.
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A female teacher has been arrested and charged over historical child sex offences dating back 20 years.
Police detained the 47-year-old woman after visiting her home in Padstow, in Sydney's west, on Monday.
The arrest follows a 10-month an investigation into alleged sex offences against a 15-year-old male student at a high school in Birrong in 1997.
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A female teacher was arrested and charged over child sex offences dating back 20 years
Police also allege a second 15-year-old boy at the same school was also sexually assaulted by the teacher.
The woman was charged with 16 counts of aggravated sexual assault and five counts of indecency.
She was bailed to appear in Bankstown Local Court on January 10.
Police detained the 47-year-old woman after visiting her home in Padstow, in Sydney's west
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Image copyright PA Image caption More than 80 officers swooped on a number of addresses
Ten people have been arrested as part of an investigation into a suspected £35m tax fraud.
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Francois Fillon, member of the Republicans political party and 2017 French presidential election candidate of the French centre-right, holds his ballot as he exits the voting booth in the first round of 2017 French presidential election in Paris, France, April 23, 2017. REUTERS/Christophe Archambault/Pool
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"The first indications are not good," he said.
He added that he did not expect Fillon would support either centrist Emmanuel Macron or far-right Marine Le Pen in the second round in two weeks.
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Suspect in shooting at party apprehended
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) — A man wanted in connection with a fatal shooting at a child's birthday party in Massachusetts earlier this month has been apprehended in North Carolina.
Springfield police say 23-year-old Terrance Montgomery was arrested Tuesday by U.S. Marshals at a home in Laurinburg, North Carolina, on a fugitive from justice warrant.
The West Springfield man was wanted in connection with the fatal shooting May 5 of 23-year-old Paul Finegan.
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Jackson has not entered a plea and is due in court this week.
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The URI Rams are getting ready for their trip to Sacramento and Friday's NCAA Tournament game against Creighton.
Hassan Martin and E.C. Matthews talk about the journey to the Big Dance.
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) — Ten Jackson mayoral candidates are attending a forum hosted by the Mississippi Youth Media Project.
The forum was held at Provine High School and started at 4:30 p.m.
The students got the chance to question the candidates about issues that affect them.
Get a list of candidates running for Mayor in Jackson here.
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A man and woman who had been renting a fully furnished residence in Fort Erie are facing theft charges after an investigation into a report that they helped themselves to thousands of dollars worth of furniture when they moved out.
On March 15, Niagara police investigated the theft report, which focused on a residence on Graber Avenue.
Investigators were able to locate the stolen property and arrested the former tenants. Police say a number of household items were recovered, including bedroom and living room furniture.
Michael Hikcs, 35, and Anastasia Potter, 31, have been charged with theft over $5,000 and property obtained by crime over $5,000.
Prince Harry believes in his relationship with Meghan Markle so much, he’s reportedly rejected the idea of having a prenuptial agreement ahead of their marriage.
A source allegedly told TheDailyMail, “He’s determined that his marriage will be a lasting one, so there’s no need for him to sign anything.”
Harry is following in the footsteps of his older brother William, who also refused to sign a prenup.
The royal couple plan on getting married in May. In case you missed it, invited guests include Obama, Elton John and no invite for our current commander in chief, Trump.
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VIENNA, March 30 The European Central Bank (ECB) has largely set its policy course for this year and there is no need to change it unless a pickup in the euro zone's economy proves to be lasting, policymaker Ewald Nowotny said on Thursday.
Asked if markets had correctly interpreted the ECB's latest guidance, Nowotny told a news conference: "The strategy for 2017 has largely been set and from my point of view there is no reason to depart from this."
The central bank should act with a steady hand based on economic fundamentals that should be examined closely for their sustainability, said Nowotny, who heads the Austrian central bank and sits on the ECB's Governing Council. (Reporting by Francois Murphy; editing by John Stonestreet)
DEVON, Pa. — A horse has broken free at a Pennsylvania horse show, sending people running for cover as it galloped toward the stables.
WPVI-TV reports the horse got loose and jumped over a fence at the Devon Horse Show Tuesday night. Cellphone video shows the horse making a run for it as onlookers scream in the stands.
The horse was caught in the stable area. It suffered minor scrapes.
Officials say the rider was able to dismount from the carriage before the horse ran away and was uninjured.
The horse show is expected to continue through the week as planned.
DALLAS — Two Dallas police officers have been critically wounded in a shooting outside a hardware store.
The shooting happened about 4:30 p.m. Tuesday outside a Home Depot in northern Dallas.
The Dallas Police Department tweeted about the shooting, giving the conditions of the officers. But it did not immediately provide other details.
The department tweeted that a civilian was also shot. That person’s condition wasn’t immediately known.
Aerial video showed police using a helicopter and trained dogs to search for a suspect in a wooded area next to the store parking lot.
March 29 Eastern Gold Jade Co Ltd :
* Says it will issue unsecured non-public corporate bonds worth up to 1.5 billion yuan
* Says the bonds will be with a term of up to 3 years
* Other details remains to be determined
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A former Luzerne County official accused of threatening a state representative had that charge dropped Thursday, but only if he gets some counseling. Leonard Piazza is accused of calling Representative Aaron Kaufer's office on Main Street in Luzerne Borough a few weeks ago, upset about being denied social security benefits and said quote, "Someone is going to die."
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LIU Kien Fang will be appointed group general manager and acting chief executive officer of Transit-Mixed Concrete with effect from June 1.
Mr Liu, 61, holds a diploma in business management from the Singapore Institute of Management and has more than 20 years of experience in the construction industry.
He was previously operation adviser at Myanmar firm High Tech Concrete Co.
Mr Liu's appointment comes after the company's previous chief executive, Chua Eng Him, died in January at the age of 68 following an undisclosed illness. He had been on medical leave of absence since Nov 26, when he was hospitalised.
After a decade of wrangling at the city planning level, the fate of the Wal-Mart expansion in Chico will now be decided in the courts. The mayor of Ceres, near Modesto, has a good idea of how it'll end up.
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May 2 FMC Corp
* Qtrly consolidated revenue of $596 million, down 2 percent versus Q1 '16
* Q1 adjusted earnings per share $0.43
* Q1 GAAP loss per share $0.92
* FMC Corporation announces first quarter 2017 results
* Sees FY 2017 adjusted earnings per share $2.20 to $2.60 excluding items
* FMC Corp - FMC expects adjusted earnings per share to be in range of $2.20 to $2.60 for full year 2017
* FMC Corp - Segment revenue for full year of 2017 is forecast to be in range of $325 million to $365 million for FMC lithium
* FMC Corp - FMC's full year outlook for AG Solutions is unchanged
* FMC Corp - For 2017, full-year segment revenue is expected to be approximately $2.2 billion to $2.4 billion for FMC agricultural solutions Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
LONGVIEW (AP) — Geotechnical specialists are evaluating a potential landslide in southwest Washington after residents noticed land movement and officials evacuated the area.
The Daily News reports a Washington Department of Natural Resources geologic study found fault lines where the ground in Cathlamet had moved.
State forest practice coordinator Brian Wesemann said Monday the area has a history of slides, but the DNR is also looking at possible causes for the land movement.
Wahkiakum County public works director Chuck Beyer says the potential slide area is more significant than previous surface sliding.
Following an emergency meeting, Wahkiakum County commissioners evacuated the two residences in the threatened area and closed Elochoman Valley Road until further notice.
Hancock Forest Industries, which owns the land at risk of sliding, is conducting a geologic study of the area but company representatives were not available for comment.
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Judge overturns jury verdict against Ex-Bolivian president
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A federal judge has overturned a jury decision that found a former president of Bolivia and his defense minister responsible for government killings during 2003 unrest.
U.S. Senior District Judge James Cohn upheld a defense motion Wednesday that there was insufficient evidence to support an April verdict that included $10 million in damages in a lawsuit filed by Bolivians whose family members were among the dead.
The jury verdict had followed a nearly three-week trial of the civil suit in federal court in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Jurors found against former Bolivian President Gonzalo Sanchez de Lozada and his former defense minister, Jose Carlos Sanchez Berzain. Both live in the U.S.
The lawsuit was filed under the Torture Victim Protection Act, which authorizes suits in the U.S. for extrajudicial killings.
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Competitive eater Miki Sudo downed a heaping helping of ice cream at the Indiana State Fair to set a new mark for gobbling up the cool treat.
The Indianapolis Star reports the Las Vegas woman ate 16½ pint-sized containers in 6 minutes, topping a previous record that Major League Eating lists as 15 pints in that much time.
The mark was set during Sunday’s Prairie Farms World Ice Cream Eating Championship, which was sanctioned by Major League Eating. Sudo, who also gets a $2,000 prize for first place, joked she’d “like to grab a sweater right now” as she took photos with fans.
This year’s fair theme is the “Wonderful World of Food.” Sunday was ice cream day at the fair, which runs through Aug. 20.
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Turkey's Minister of Family and Social Policies says foreigners are among the wounded in the attack on an Istanbul nightclub that left at least 39 dead and nearly 70 wounded. Fatma Betul Sayan Kaya said: "There are many different nationalities, Saudi Arabia, Morocco, Lebanon, Libya and citizens of other nations."
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OTTAWA -- Two members of the Canadian Forces have been charged with sexually assaulting other military personnel in separate incidents.
National Defence says Cpl. George MacLeod of 36 Combat Engineer Regiment reserve unit in Sydney, N.S., was charged in relation to an alleged incident during a training exercise at Base Gagetown in New Brunswick in August.
The National Investigation Service offered no other details, saying only that the incident involved another member of the Armed Forces.
In a second case, Master Cpl. Maxime Demers of the Canadian Forces Health Services at Canadian Forces Base Borden, is also facing a charge of sexually assaulting another member at a private residence in Halifax in June 2014 when he was posted to HMCS Charlottetown.
The investigation service says the charges could go before military court martials.
Dates and locations for the hearings have not been determined.
Caf president Ahmad Ahmad will be part of the spectators when Harambee Stars take on Malawi in a friendly match at Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos on Tuesday.
Ahmad, who was elected Caf president last month after a shock win over incumbent and long-serving African football chief Issa Hayatou, is in the country in an unofficial visit and is expected to be in the stands for the match pitting the Stars against The Flames of Malawi.
"The Caf president was heading back to the headquarters from Somalia and decided to pass by and watch the game with his friend Nick (Mwendwa)," Football Kenya Federation's Communications Officer Barry Otieno said.
Stars play Malawi in a friendly match as head coach Stanley Okumbi fine-tunes his local-based squad ahead of the 2018 African Nations Championship which will be held in the country.
The match starts at 1500hrs EAT. Ahmad is expected to jet out for Madagascar at 2230hrs EAT later Tuesday.
The Rev. Daniel Beaudoin, with his wife, Rachel, was installed as the bishop of the Northwestern Ohio Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America in July.
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Amazon just released a new promo for its highly-anticipated show, Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan, and you won't want to miss this one.
Based on the popular Tom Clancy novels, the story follows CIA analyst Jack Ryan (John Krasinski) as he finds himself on a dangerous field assignment after uncovering a terrorist pattern.
Bob Dylan's classic "All Along the Watchtower," can be heard in the trailer but with a pop twist via Devlin and Ed Sheeran. The trailer also confirms that this series is going to be action-packed and adventure-filled — sure to intrigue viewers, no doubt.
The upcoming series is from executive producer and showrunner Carlton Cuse of Lost fame, along with Mace Neufeld who produced the Jack Ryan feature films. The show also starts Wendell Pierce (The Wire) and Abbie Cornish (Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri).
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Graveside services for Elaine Jane Leach were held 3:00 p.m. Saturday, December 17, 2016 at Evergreen Cemetery directed by Cooper Funeral Home.
Mrs. Leach, 93, died Sunday, November 27, 2016 at McLeod Medical Center in Dillon.
Born in Bridgeton, NJ, April 1, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Frank L. Peterson and Hazel Flowers Peterson. She was the widow of Harry D. Morrison and Donald Leach.
Survivors include her children, Patricia M. Rogers of Dillon, Raymond H. Morrison of Bridgeton, NJ, Nancy Karol of Henderson, NC, and Donna Caldwell of Helena, GA; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; 19 great-great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.
Officials are investigating reports of a "suspicious package" that has been found at the airport in the south of France.
The country is currently on high alert after a series of terror-related events with the city the scene of a previous incident when a 19 tonne cargo truck was deliberately driven into crowds celebrating Bastille Day on the Promenade des Anglais which resulted in the deaths of 86 people and injured a further 434.
The airport was put on lockdown in August last year due to the discovery of a suspect package only a month after the Bastille Day atrocity.
Terminal 2 of the international airport was cleared of passengers after police were alerted to an abandoned piece of luggage.
The bag was spotted in the boarding area of Air France after two other suspect items were discovered earlier elsewhere in the terminal.
Austrian symphonic metal act, Edenbridge, will join forces with Amberian Dawn for a string of European dates in February. American Dawn have posted the trailer video below.
Tour dates:
February
9 - Regensburg, Germany - Eventhalle Obertraubling
10 - Markneukirchen, Germany - Framus&Warwick Music Hall
11 - Erfurt, Germany - From Hell
12 - Vienna, Austria - Viper Room
13 - Frankfurt, Germany - Nachtleben
14 - Pratteln, Switzerland - Z7
15 - Mannheim, Germany - MS Connexion Complex
16 - Cologne, Germany - The Jungle
17 - Eindhoven, Netherlands - Dynamo
18 - Würzburg, Germany - Posthalle
Trailer:
SEATTLE – A collision between two Seattle firetrucks responding to a call sent eight firefighters to the hospital.
Fire department officials tell the Seattle Times that the firefighters suffered no serious injuries in the Sunday morning crash and were treated and released.
Department spokeswoman Alice Kim says a fire engine and ladder truck responding to an automatic fire alarm collided just before 8 a.m.
The ladder truck went through an empty parking lot and smashed the storefront of a massage business.
Seattle Police Department Detective Mark Jamieson says the cause of the crash is under investigation.
Kim says the fire department will conduct an internal investigation.
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New on the block: Peter Parry from the Athletic Club Brewery will show off his brews at the 2017 event. Picture: Kate Healy.
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A volunteer firefighter in southeast Iowa is accused of arson.
According to the Poweshiek County Sheriff’s Office, 20-year-old Chance Beres was arrested in connection with a structure fire in a rural part of the county Sunday night. The structure was destroyed and investigators say Beres is also a suspect in connection with a number of fires that have occurred in the county over the last five months. He’s currently charged with second-degree arson.
The Des Moines Register reports that Beres is an EMT with Midwest Ambulance in Grinnell and was also a probationary member with the Montezuma Volunteer Fire Department and EMS since April 18.
The Olympia Fire Department responded Monday to reports that a tree caught fire after falling into powerlines at Morse-Merryman and Wiggins roads, ultimately causing a small explosion of a power transformer that was captured on video. The explosion occurred about 10:30 a.m. Monday in southeast Olympia.
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Leveling Out of Retail Volatility Could Be on the Horizon The first quarter was rocky for retail across the industry, but Wall Street analysts see a relative calm taking shape.
WASHINGTON—President Barack Obama will deliver his farewell address to the country on Jan. 10 in his hometown of Chicago, according to a White House official.
Mr. Obama’s address will come near the end of what has become a rocky transition period between his White House and President-elect Donald Trump.
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May 3 Malibu Boats Inc:
* Malibu Boats settles litigation with MasterCraft Boat company
* Says under terms of settlement, MasterCraft will make a one-time payment to Malibu Boats
* Says as per settlement, MasterCraft also to enter license agreement for payment of future royalties for boats sold by it using licensed technology Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting by Prithvi Kanti Bandyopadhyay)
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Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pervez Khattak Monday said that Reshakai Industrial City was the centre of the province and would soon become the centre of industrial and commercial activities connecting the North and South parts of the province in the backdrop of CPEC.
He was presiding over a meeting to review progress of CPEC projects in the industries, energy and transport sectors here at Chief Minister House Peshawar.
The meeting was attended by Secretaries of Finance, Energy, Transport, Planning & Development departments and other high ups of the concerned sectors that focused on China-KP Economic Cooperation and the projects in industries, transport and energy sectors.
The participants were briefed about the projects in industries that included KP Comprehensive Special Economic Zones, projects under CPEC, Reshakai and Hattar Special Economic Zones, the MoUs signed between KP Government and Chinese public sector companies which would be presented in the core committee meeting.—APP
The helicopter is outside the children's hospital, according to the Christian Legal Centre.
It comes as the family of Alfie await a decision at today's emergency hearing.
Alfie, who is just 23-months old, was reportedly taken off life support at around 10.20pm on Monday.
But dad Thomas Evans says his son survived through the night and is still breathing.
Mr Justice Hayden will oversee the hearing today was began at around 3.30pm in the Family Division of the High Court in Manchester.
Senator Shehu Sani (Kaduna Central) has said he is in support of the industrial action embarked upon by members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU).
Shehu on his Facebook page, on Monday, urged the executive to meet up with the demands of the body.
He wrote, “First, I wholeheartedly support ASUU strike. Secondly, I call on the Executive to dialogue and meet up the demands of the Union.
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“Thirdly, the need to declare an emergency on the state of public universities, polytechnic and colleges of education is now.”
The Ukrainian government prevented Russians living in Ukraine from voting in the Russian presidential election on March 18 due to Moscow’s decision to allow voting to take place in Crimea.Security and police forces blocked access to Russian embassies and consulates in Kiev, Odesa, Lviv, and Kharkiv. Only diplomats were granted access to cast a vote.Russia seized Crimea from Ukraine in 2014 and has treated it as a Russian territory since thus granting its citizens access to vote in this year’s presidential election. Ukraine has deemed the decision “illegal” prompting the ban on Russians from voting in Ukraine. Credit: поліція Києва via Storyful
In 2016 I worked with Storey Publishing to design a series of spreads for a craft book called Crochet Taxidermy, which shows different ways to create adorable creatures. Each section of the book is organized by location (safari, woodland, zoo, undersea, and farm) and needed a illustrated spread that combined all the creatures and whose limited palette was inspired by the wallpaper that was used in the photoshoots.
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BOSTON (AP) - Massachusetts could be moving quickly to outlaw so-called "bump stock" devices apparently used by the Las Vegas shooter.
Democratic and Republican lawmakers have both filed bills to ban the devices. Republican Gov. Charlie Baker said he supports a ban.
The devices fit over the stock and grip of a semi-automatic rifle and allow the weapon to fire continuously, some 400 to 800 rounds in a single minute.
State Rep. David Linsky, a Natick Democrat, has filed legislation that would outlaw any devices that increase the rate of discharge of a weapon and ban the sale of large capacity feeding devices.
Republican Senate Leader Bruce Tarr of Gloucester has sponsored a bill that would prohibit devices that effectively turn rifles and shotguns into weapons with firing capabilities similar to machine guns.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is opening a marathon tour of the United States with a stop in Washington, where he plans to meet Tuesday with President Donald Trump.
The son of King Salman and heir to the throne will also hold separate meetings with a long roster of influential U.S. officials, including the secretaries of defense, treasury and commerce, the CIA chief and congressional leaders from both parties.
During three weeks in the U.S., the 32-year-old crown prince will also meet with businessmen in New York, tech mavens in San Francisco and entertainment bigwigs in Los Angeles.
He'll travel to Boston to meet with education leaders and to Houston to see energy executives and tour Saudi-linked oil and gas facilities on the Texas Gulf Coast.
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March 30 Componenta Corp:
* THE NET SALES AND OPERATING PROFIT OF CONTINUED OPERATIONS DECLINED. THE PROGRESS OF THE CORPORATE RESTRUCTURING PROCESS IN FINLAND AND SWEDEN WILL ENABLE TO RESTORE PROFITABILITY AND FUTURE DEVELOPMENT.
* IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO PAY A DIVIDEND
* BELIEVES THAT CORPORATE RESTRUCTURING PROCEEDINGS WILL PROCEED FAVOURABLE
* EXPECTS NET SALES OF CONTINUED OPERATIONS TO BE EUR 150-170 MILLION IN 2017
* 2017 EBITDA WITHOUT ITEMS AFFECTING COMPARABILITY IS EXPECTED TO BE EUR 5-10 MILLION.
* BECAUSE OF BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDINGS, COMPANY CONSIDERS THAT IT HAS LOST CONTROL OVER SUB-GROUP IN NETHERLANDS
* Q4 NET SALES FROM CONTINUING. OPERATIONS EUR 44.2 MILLION VERSUS EUR 52.7 MILLION YEAR AGO
* Q4 ADJUSTED. EBITDA EUR 1.1 MILLION VERSUS LOSS EUR 0.3 MILLION YEAR AGO
* END-Q4 ORDER BOOK FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS EUR 30.8 MILLION VERSUS EUR 31.4 MILLION YEAR AGO Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
Priyanka Chopra is making waves in Hollywood and there’s no stopping her. This year is even more special for her as the actress will be making her Hollywood movie debut with Baywatch.
In case one did not know, it was Valentine’s Day yesterday and the Baywatch team released a special motion poster for the same. The entire cast is seen dressed in red swimwear while Priyanka looks smoking hot in a tube neck red gown. She captioned it, “Saving people from a lonely #ValentinesDay one kiss at a time. #Baewatch #VictoriaLeeds”
Priyanka Chopra will be sharing screen space with Hollywood stars Dwayne Johnson and Zac Efron. Quantico’s Priyanka Chopra will also star as the film’s villain named Victoria Leeds. Baywatch is a reboot of 90s TV show and is an action-comedy of the same name where Johnson and Efron work together to save the life guarding brand and team up to solve a murder at the beach. Baywatch hits theatres on May 26, 2017.
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The rapper has been in jail since November on controversial charges.
Rapper Meek Mill will, at last, be released from prison, having been locked up in November.
Mill was sentenced to four years in jail after violating parole he'd received almost ten years prior. Judge Genece E. Brinkley was widely criticized for her handling of the case. Her harsh treatment of the rapper was speculated to be, at least in part, personal.
The rapper's sentencing was opposed by the Philadelphia District Attorney's office, as well as Governor Tom Wolf, among many others, and sparked an ongoing debate about reforming the prison and criminal justice systems.
Mill released a statement via Twitter, thanking friends, family, and fans for their support.
We can confirm that two @DallasPD officers have been shot and critically wounded. We will provide updates as we get them. Please pray for our officers and their families. — Dallas Police Dept (@DallasPD) April 24, 2018
A civilian was also shot in this incident. The condition of the civilian is unknown at this time. — Dallas Police Dept (@DallasPD) April 24, 2018
Two Dallas police officers have been critically wounded in a shooting outside a hardware store.The shooting happened about 5:30 p.m. Tuesday outside a Home Depot in northern Dallas.The Dallas Police Department tweeted about the shooting, giving the conditions of the officers. But it did not immediately provide other details.The department tweeted that a civilian was also shot. That person's condition wasn't immediately known.Aerial video showed police using a helicopter and trained dogs to search for a suspect in a wooded area next to the store parking lot.
Around 4:18 p.m. officers got a call from a woman who said her gray Toyota Solara was taken at gunpoint by two men on the 1300 block of Sharon Road West in south Charlotte. A short time later, police saw the vehicle and tried to pull it over, but the driver refused to stop.
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FILE i 1 2 In this April 18, 2015, file photo, two members of the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders, retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Richard "Dick" Cole, seated front, and retired Staff Sgt.
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May River Road will be closed between Buckwalter Parkway and Gibbet Road for several hours Friday evening while police investigate a deadly car accident. A three-car accident just after 5 p.m. in front of the Rose Dhu Creek subdivision left one person dead at the scene, a Bluffton Police Department news release said.
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A measure that would reduce the penalty for people who briefly display a firearm in public and make it a non-criminal offense has been filed in the House. The proposal , filed Friday by Rep. Neil Combee, R-Polk City, is identical to a bill filed by Senate Judiciary Chairman Greg Steube, R-Sarasota.
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RICHMOND, Va – Laura Daab, Owner and operator of the Bikini Panini food truck stopped by to show us how to make her savory Spanish-inspired paella and paired it with a refreshing pitcher of Homemade Sangria.
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The Porridge and Rising Damp actor died of a heart attack on March 19 1979, when he was 31 and Underworld actress Kate was just five.
To mark the anniversary, Kate posted a picture on Instagram of Richard, her mother and herself as a baby.
In the sweet snap, Kate is yawning as she is held by her parents.
Home Sports KWC KWC Men’s Basketball Honors 1968 Championship Team, Beats Ohio Dominican February 3rd, 2018 Nick Ruffolo KWC
The Kentucky Wesleyan men’s basketball team is 8-7 in G-MAC play after picking up a conference win over Ohio Dominican 78-57.
At halftime of the game, members of the 1968 Division II National Championship team took to the court for a standing ovation from the Panthers fans.
Former stars George Tinsley, Dallas Thornton and others celebrated the 50-year anniversary of hoisting the trophy.
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* Says Chongqing-based wholly owned communication tech unit will sell rental platform software to Chongqing-based lease firm, for 16.5 million yuan
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CHESAPEAKE, Va. - X'zavion Evans' touchdown run early in the fourth quarter was the first touchdown of the night for either team, but it was the one that helped Deep Creek (6-0) pull away.
On the ensuing possession, Hornets cornerback Alvonte Wood took an interception to the house to extend the lead to 17-0.
After a Lakeland (1-5) touchdown, the Hornets added one more touchdown in the final seconds to seal the victory, and snap a three-game losing streak to the Cavaliers.
It was a "big fight" in the words of Creek first-year head coach Andre Twine.
"When you know you've got a team like Lakeland that's beat us the past few years, they'll come in scrapping," said Twine. "Hey, we still played hard, we made some mistakes but overall, we got the win and that's what counts."
Deep Creek is off to their best start since 2006, when the Hornets started the season 6-0.
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A man is in jail this morning after stealing an 18-wheeler and leading police on a chase for miles on the Turnpike. Jesse Bell stole the big rig from a Walmart parking lot Friday in Princeton and finally wrecked near Mahan. No one was hurt, but a State Police cruiser was totaled in the pursuit.
A wolf cub of a puppy braved an incredible journey over the holiday weekend when she was dognapped during a violent home robbery, police said, only to be rescued in the nick of time for a Christmas Day reunion with her owner. The adventure began when the owner of the Alaskan Malamute pup posted a Craiglist ad putting her up for sale, and the morning of Dec. 23, a man responding to the ad showed up to their home on Lyndale Avenue.
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McMaster: North Korea ‘coming to a head’
Saying “this problem is coming to a head,” national security adviser Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster said Sunday “all of our options are on the table, undergoing refinement and further development” in reaction to the North Korean nuclear program.
Ayesha Curry announced Friday that she and her husband Stephen Curry are expecting baby no. 3.
The chef, restaurant owner, author, TV personality, CoverGirl representative and wife of the Golden State Warriors star took to Instagram to announce her big baby news.
Wearing a T-shirt reading Preggers, Ayesha Curry humorously wrote: Heyyyy how did this happen?! Curry party of 5. Feeling very blessed and very sick. Yippie! #curryfor3.
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Curry, 28, didnt announce a due date, but if shes feeling very sick, shes likely in her first trimester, which means the new baby would arrive sometime in the fall.
In this popular NBA family who live in Alamo, the new baby will join big sisters, 5-year-old Riley Elizabeth and 2-year-old Ryan Carson.
Apologies for taking 80 years to report this news. But this is rather good. (In my defence, I was not yet born for a good chunk of those 80).
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NEW YORK -- Days after the presidential pardon of Jack Johnson, Sylvester Stallone has announced plans for a biopic on the first African-American heavyweight champion.
Stallone said Wednesday that his newly launched Balboa Productions will start with a film about Johnson. On Thursday, Stallone stood next to U.S. President Donald Trump in the Oval Office as he signed a rare posthumous pardon to Johnson, who served 10 months in prison in what Trump called "a racially-motivated injustice."
Trump has said Stallone was instrumental in bringing Johnson's story to his attention.
Stallone's production company said the film will be fast-tracked with Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures.
Stallone has said Johnson was the basis for the character Apollo Creed in the "Rocky" films. The 71-year-old actor is currently in production on "Creed II" with MGM.
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For two years in a row, Americans are going to get a little extra time to file their taxes, thanks to a holiday that may be completely unknown to you. In 2017, the tax-filing deadline will be April 18 thanks to Emancipation Day.
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The Jewel Changi Airport is a massive new central hub with a five-story garden, a 40-meter waterfall and a 9,000-piece glass dome that is now taking shape in Singapore.
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A late goal from Alessandro Murgia cancelled out Juventus’ fightback, as Lazio claimed their fourth Supercoppa Italiana thanks to a 3-2 scoreline.
The Aquile were cruising along, leading 2-0 heading into the 85th minute thanks to a brace from Ciro Immobile. However Paulo Dybala reopened the match with a stunning freekick before dispatching a penalty past Thomas Strakosha in injury time to level the encounter.
However Murgia fired home with next to no time remaining after a great run by Jordan Lukaku, handing Lazio the victory ahead of the start of the Serie A season next weekend.
Here’s a look at the best pictures from Sunday’s match.
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ST. LOUIS, MO — Police and MoDOT are working together to fix a deadly stretch of road in St. Louis. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that There have been 25 fatalities in the past six years on a four-mile stretch of Natural Bridge.
A speed study shows the majority of drivers travel between 45 and 60 mph in the 35 mile per hour zone. City public safety director, Jimmie Edwards has asked Missouri Highway Patrol to help monitor the area.
MoDOT engineers say they’ll work with city officials to decide what physical changes to the street would best address the problem.
CHAPEL HILL (WNCT) – Wallace-Rose Hill standout senior running back, Javonte Williams has committed to play football at North Carolina next season.
Tar Heel head coach Larry Fedora made the offer to Williams after his 207 yards and two touchdowns helped lead the Bulldogs to a fourth straight title. Williams quickly accepted Fedora’s offer.
Williams, a 5-foot-11, 215-pound running back put up video game like numbers throughout his senior year. According to Max Preps, Williams appeared in all 15 games for the Bulldogs where he rushed for 2,287 yards and 27 touchdowns. The senior averaged 14.4 yards per carry.
On top of his performance on the field, Williams carries a 4.0 GPA in the classroom. Before Saturday’s championship game, Williams had no major FBS offers. According to 247sports, Williams is a two-star recruit.
Williams is set to play in the 2017 Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas on Dec. 16 at Wofford College.
Liverpool are still hopeful of reaching an agreement with Roma for Mohamad Salah but the Italian club is determined to hold on for more than £35 million.
The Merseyside club is ready to break its current transfer record to land the winger and the Italian club’s Sporting Director Monchi has confirmed the bid from Merseyside.
He also admitted a sale is possible, although the most recent talks stalled over the price for the 24-year-old.
Liverpool continue to seek a conclusion as manager Jurgen Klopp hopes to add new faces prior to his players’ return to pre-season training in early July. A first offer of £28 million was rejected.
“For Salah there is an offer from an English club but the price will be set by Roma, not the buyers," said Monchi.
“As I've said before, Roma is not a supermarket. Roma is a team that will represent Italy in Europe.
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Police are looking for a man in connection with a shooting incident at Dutch Square Mall early Saturday evening.
A large police presence, including K9 officers, searched the grounds outside of the mall after a bullet damaged a store window inside the building.
A spokesperson for the Columbia Police Department says it appears an unknown man had a firearm inside a bag that went off when he dropped the bag on the floor inside the shopping center.
Police are now looking for that man.
No one was injured.
If you know who the man in the picture is, you are urged to call Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC.
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When I moved to New York City about 10 months ago, I immediately started keeping two lists in my phone: Places to go, and places I had gone to and enjoyed. Some of those places were outdoor spots like the Highline or cultural spaces , but most of them are places to eat and drink.
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PORTAGE, Ind. — The National Park Service has reopened three beaches at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore after tests showed no significant traces of a potentially carcinogenic chemical from a U.S. Steel Corp. wastewater spill. The park service says water and beach sand samples taken last week came back below laboratory reporting limits for hexavalent chromium, so it reopened the beaches Monday afternoon.
A US steel plant spilled the cancer-causing chemical into Burns Waterway one week ago.
The beaches that have reopened are West Beach, Portage Lakefront and Riverwalk, and Cowles Bog.
The Ogden Dunes beach remains closed as does the Indiana American Water's drinking water intake there.
Officials say they are working to reopen both soon.
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Rabbi Aharon Leib Shteinman, the spiritual leader of Israel's non-Hassidic ultra-Orthodox Jews of European descent, has died. He was 104.
Shteinman died on Tuesday from a heart attack after falling ill weeks ago.
Shteinman was one of Israel's most influential rabbis and a political kingmaker whose orders were strictly followed by his representatives in parliament.
Following the 2012 death of his predecessor, Rabbi Yosef Shalom Elyashiv, he was widely regarded as "Gadol Hador," or "leader of the generation." Hundreds of thousands are expected to attend his funeral in the central Israeli ultra-Orthodox city of Bnei Brak.
Shteinman was known for his rabbinic scholarship, relatively pragmatic rulings and extremely modest lifestyle.
Israeli President Reuven Rivlin called him a leader who "carried on his shoulders the existential weight of the Jewish people."
Baseball's Winter Meetings began Monday and will conclude Thursday.
If there's one thing everyone identifies with the Meetings, it's the Rule 5 draft. No, no -- it's how the Meetings serve as a breeding pool for trades, signings, and rumors; that's just what happens when the industry's most important people are forced into the same hotel for a work week.
Because it can be hard to keep up with the activity, we've decided to put together this hub to keep everyone up-to-date on the latest rumors and moves. Feel free to check back throughout the Meetings as a means of getting your recommended daily amount of baseball chatter.
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While most of us saw some snow, it actually stuck in some parts of the Tri-States Monday.
Snow was covering the ground just east of Macomb. The Snow fell for most of the morning into early afternoon.
Crews were out laying down salt on the roads to keep the roads from freezing over later.
TOONE, Tenn. (AP) — A sixth person has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a father and son in Tennessee.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said Monday that 30-year-old Christopher Jeremiah Armour has been charged with conspiracy to commit first degree murder in the shooting deaths of Joe Robertson and his 13-year-old son Javarrie.
Their bodies were found in October 2016 in a home in the small, rural town of Toone, about 65 miles east of Memphis.
A 5-year-old girl and a newborn girl were in the home at the time, but they weren’t hurt.
Armour, of Moscow, is the sixth person charged in connection with the killings. He is being held at the Hardeman County jail. Online jail records do not show if Armour has a lawyer.
GALION — Today is Memorial Day. Previously known as Decoration Day, it commemorates men and women who died in military service for the United States. Memorial Day started as an event to honor Union soldiers who had died during the American Civil War. It was inspired by the way people in the Southern states honored their dead. After World War I, it was extended to include all men and women who died in any war or military action.
Galion’s traditional parade kicks off at 10 a.m. There will be a short service at the city building a few minutes after the parade begin, and then the parade will continue to Fairview Cemetery for a memorial service. Veteran Mike Mateer, of American Legion Scarbrough Post 243, is this year’s speaker.
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The follow-up to 2013's What About Now is their first work without the guitarist - who exited the band in 2013 before their world tour, leading to a public war of words that eventually settled down. Their relationship appeared to be on the mend after frontman Jon invited Sambora to do the 'ice bucket challenge' in 2014.
This House Is Not For Sale will be released via Island/Universal Music Group on October 21, following the band's acrimonious split with Mercury after more than 30 years.
Sambora says in a video message on Twitter: "Congratulations on the new single, man. God bless, good luck, hope you guys do great." Frontman Jon Bon Jovi replied, saying: "Thanks Richie and Orianthi. Look forward to hearing your record too. All the best, JBJ." Read more here.
A middle school principal in Rome is under fire after she promoted and quickly cancelled a "Fascist era ball" for her 12 and 13-year-old students.
Anna Maria Artioli sent parents and teachers a newsletter on Monday to inform of her project: "Reconstructing history: the Fascist era in our schools and our neighbourhoods," backed by the Italian education ministry.
The principal explained that the "Great Fascist era ball" would try to recreate as much as possible the period's setting including displays of photographs and use of music from the era, as well as clothing.
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BRASILIA, Feb 2 (Reuters) - The latest proposal for a tie-up between Boeing Co and Brazilian planemaker Embraer SA would include the creation of a third company, a government source told Reuters.
Earlier on Friday, Globo TV reported that Embraer had accepted Boeing’s new proposal to form a third company to make passenger planes, and that the new entity would not involve Embraer’s defense division. (Reporting by Ricardo Brito Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
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Paula Ernestine Coley, 66, of Olin Village, passed away Monday, January 2, 2017 at Olin Village.
She was born September 29, 1950, in Marion County, Indiana, daughter of the late David Franklin Coley and Pauline LaVonne Vantriese Coley. She was worked in Medical Records at the Veterans Administration Hospital.
Survivors include her cousin, Ruth McLean of Statesville.
No formal services are planned at this time.
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The US admiral Harry Harris, who is expected to become the country's next ambassador to South Korea, says North Korea remains the most imminent threat to peace in the Pacific but China's "dream of hegemony" is Washington's biggest long-term challenge.
The German government says the leaders of Germany, Russia, Ukraine and France have renewed their commitment to implementing a faltering peace deal for eastern Ukraine.
Chancellor Angela Merkel's office said the German leader spoke by phone Monday night with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko and French President Francois Hollande.
A 2015 peace deal brokered by France and Germany has helped reduce the scale of fighting, but violence has continued and attempts at a political settlement have failed.
The German statement early Tuesday said the four leaders stressed their commitment to implementing the "security and political aspects of the deal," underlined the importance of respecting a cease-fire and urged progress on the exchange of prisoners.
They voiced hope that the four-country format will continue under France's next president.
Michael W. Ferro Jr., a Chicago entrepreneur and the biggest shareholder in the newspaper publisher Tronc, has stepped down as the company’s chairman, Tronc announced on Monday. The move came just weeks after Mr. Ferro helped negotiate the sale of Tronc’s crown jewel, The Los Angeles Times.
Justin Dearborn, the company’s chief executive, will replace Mr. Ferro as chairman.
Kansas lawmakers are considering a proposed constitutional amendment that would lower the state sales tax on food and ingredients.
The Lawrence Journal-World reports that the Senate tax committee held a hearing on the proposal Thursday. The amendment would lower the state sales tax rate from the current 6.5 percent down to 2 percent in 2020. The amendment wouldn’t require cities and counties to lower local sales tax rates.
State lawmakers raised the rate to 6.5 percent in 2015 to help address the state’s continuing revenue shortfalls at that time. Democratic Senator Tom Holland says that Kansas residents pay one of the highest tax rates on food of any jurisdiction in the country when state and local taxes are combined. The Kansas Department of Revenue is calculating the fiscal impact.
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CARLSBAD, N.M. (AP)  The U.S. Energy Department expects shipments to the nation's only underground nuclear waste repository to resume in April.
Officials said Tuesday they have plans for nearly 130 shipments from laboratories and other national defense sites over the next year. Those sites must demonstrate that they're ready to load the radioactive waste and that it meets new safety requirements.
The Waste Isolation Pilot Plant was forced to close in February 2014 after an inappropriately packed drum of waste ruptured, contaminating part of the underground facility in southern New Mexico. Some operations resumed in December after an expensive recovery effort.
Over the last three years, tons of waste left over from decades of nuclear weapon research and development has stacked up at sites around the country, hampering the government's multibillion-dollar cleanup program.
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PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks have put outfielder David Peralta on the paternity leave list after the birth of his first child.
Arizona also recalled right-hander J.J. Hoover from Triple-A Reno on Monday.
Peralta turned 30 on Monday and became a father when his wife, Jordan, gave birth to a girl named Sofia.
Peralta is hitting .303 with 12 homers and 41 RBIs in 103 games this season.
Hoover, who turned 30 on Sunday, is 1-1 with a 4.82 ERA and 40 strikeouts in 36 appearances with the Diamondbacks this season. He had a 1.13 ERA with eight strikeouts in six games with Reno.
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A lorry ended up in a field after ploughing through a stone wall on a road near Doncaster.
The lorry was travelling along the A635 at Hickleton, from the direction of Doncaster, when it crashed just before the junction with Hickleton Road and Red Hill on Friday.
MetLife Seeks To Toss Claims It Overcharged Nonsmokers
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 6:54 PM EST) -- The Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. asked a New York federal judge Thursday to dismiss a proposed class action alleging the company purposefully charged nonsmoking policyholders smoker rates for life insurance premiums, saying the onus was on the plaintiffs to change their smoking status.
In its motion to dismiss, MetLife reframed the allegations of plaintiffs Dale Miller and John F. Barton Jr., who claim the company overcharged them for premiums from 2000 until 2016, when they realized they’d been paying the smokers’ rate for life insurance despite...
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Kim Cattrall is moving on from Sex and the City amid drama surrounding the now-axed third film.
The 61-year-old actress recently spoke out about about not wanting to return for a sequel, which has disappointed many fans. She had played Samantha Jones on the HBO series and the first two films.
"@KimCattrall So I've seen you doing interviews on ageism yet I see you on insta saying you too old to play Samantha? I'm so confused!" wrote user @lovelifejokes, aka Josh.
Ethics office calls for White House to discipline Kellyanne Conway
The U.S. Office of Government Ethics has called on the White House to discipline counselor Kellyanne Conway for urging the public to buy Ivanka Trump's clothing and accessories. Conway, representing the administration in an interview on Fox & Friends last week, was asked about retailers that had dropped Ivanka Trump's brand, and told viewers to "Go buy Ivanka's stuff. … I'm going to give a free commercial here. Go buy it today everybody, you can find it online." The OGE subsequently wrote to the White House, saying that although Press Secretary Sean Spicer stated during a press conference … that 'Kellyanne has been counseled, and that's all we're going to go with,' the OGE urged the White House to investigate "and consider taking disciplinary action against her."
Pescara, December 11 - A lawyer representing former Pescara prefect Francesco Provolo said Monday that he had handed in documentation to prosecutors investigating the Rigopiano avalanche that showed the authorities were taking action before the day that the disaster struck. The January 18 avalanche that hit Abruzzo's Rigopiano Hotel claimed 29 lives. "The documentation that we have handed in regards the calling of the rescue coordination centre, which was at 10:00 in the morning of January 16 and not midday on the 18th, as the prosecutor's office had been induced to assert up to now by the documentation in its possession," said the lawyer, Giandomenico Caiazza. The probe is looking into a variety of factors, including "the circumstances and decisions about the opening" of the hotel and access roads to it and whether the situation was initially underestimated by officials in charge of the rescue effort, prosecutors have said.
An 11 year-old shot by his brother during a trip in Johnson County was one of three hunting accidents in Iowa during the second weekend of shotgun deer hunting.
The Iowa DNR says the 11 year-old and his 13 year-old brother were hunting on private property at the time. Their grandfather was pushing deer out of a wooded area when a doe ran. The older boy started shooting as the deer ran between the two boys. The 11 year-old was wounded in the hip.
Both other incidents happened in Taylor County. In one, a hunter shot 28 year-old Justin Scroggie, thinking he was a deer, as the two hunted together and were searching for a wounded deer. Scroggie was wounded in the arm. In the other, a 15 year-old boy shot at a deer and wounded 65 year-old John Fish in the foot. The two were hunting together. Both men are expected to be ok.
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Baku. 3 May. REPORT.AZ/ Baku. 3 May. REPORT.AZ/ Severe dust storms across northern India have killed 109 people, destroyed homes and left hundreds without electricity. Report informs citing the Indian media, a sandstorm covered several states in northern India. The total number of victims is 130 people.
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Nearly 70 dead, dozens injured as squall, sandstorms hit parts of north India: Several houses collapsed, and many electricity poles and trees were uprooted in sandstorms in Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. Report informs citing the RIA Novosti.
The eastern regions of Alwar, Dholpur and Bharatpur districts suffered the most.
Determined Mother Tracks Down Stolen Car Carrying Son’s Ashes Uplift
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When Shelly Brown saw that her SUV had been stolen out of her driveway last week, she was heartbroken.
But it wasn’t really because her car was gone; it was because there had been a vial of her son’s ashes hanging from the rearview mirror.
The ashes, she said, were all she really had left of her son.
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She was shocked to find that the car was indeed her stolen vehicle.
Though there was some damage to the steering wheel, all of her possessions were still there and intact – including her son’s ashes.
Though police have not yet identified the thief, Brown has had the car towed back to her driveway where it is now safe and sound.
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Following today’s Dubai Duty Free Irish Open pro-am in Ballyliffin, the Rory Foundation has announced it is donating €100,000 to the Donegal Hospice.
The announcement was made at a press conference by Rory McIlroy this afternoon.
Grace Boyle, Chairperson of the Donegal Hospice was speaking with Oisin Kelly in Ballyliffin following the announcement:
Meanwhile, Rory McIlroy says one of the aims of the Rory Foundation is to give back to the local communities hosting the tournaments:
Bella recommends Kinship to her friends. She sees it as not only a chance to get out of the house, but it helps her have a better life.
The Kvammes offered her a chance to attend youth group at their church, and Bella's highlights include the retreats and kayaking. The trio enjoys playing cards, and they all agree that their Wednesday fun night usually revolves around eating.
Phil and Val encourage Bella by attending some of her school activities. Bella is interested in music and theater, and Phil and Val are always eager to help her learn her lines.
Phil, Val, and Bella have woven together their lives and love each other's company. Phil urges people to "get off the fence" and experience mentoring a child.
Bella gently adds, "You have to look into your heart to see if you want to do this."
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Man seriously wounded in Back of the Yards shooting
A man was seriously wounded early Wednesday in a shooting in the Back of the Yards neighborhood on the South Side.
The 24-year-old was sitting in his parked vehicle when someone he didn’t know got out of a black SUV and fired shots about 2:55 a.m. in the 5200 block of South Ashland, according to Chicago Police.
He was struck in the arm and stomach and taken to Stroger Hospital where he was in serious condition, police said.
The shooter left the scene in an unknown direction, police said.
Area Central detectives were investigating.
After Kevin Spacey's ouster, All the Money In The World to release in India on 5 January
New Delhi, Dec 11 (IANS) Ridley Scott's All The Money In The World, in which Christopher Plummer replaced actor Kevin Spacey at the last minute following sexual harassment accusations, will release in India on 5 January next year.
The film is being brought to India by PVR Pictures, read a statement.
It was announced in November that 58-year-old Spacey would be cut out of Scott's biopic, which would have seen him take on the role of oil tycoon J. Paul Getty. The decision was made after the actor faced a slew of sexual assault allegations.
All The Money In The World follows Getty's grandson John Paul Getty III, who was kidnapped by an organised crime regime, and his mother Gail's (Michelle Williams) attempts to convince his wealthy grandfather to pay the ransom.
Plummer re-shot all the scenes already filmed by Spacey. It also stars Michelle Williams and Mark Wahlberg, and will open in the US on 25 December.
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MELBOURNE, Australia — Tony McGahan won't wait around to see if the Melbourne Rebels survive to play Super Rugby next year: the head coach and the club announced a mutual parting of the ways on Thursday.
The Australian Rugby Union must decide which of the five Australian franchises is cut by the league for the 2018 Super Rugby season. The Rebels and Western Force have been most often mentioned as one of the teams to be cut.
A statement on behalf of the Rebels and McGahan said both parties arrived at the decision in the best interests of the Rebels "in order for the club to develop the long-term direction of the rugby program."
Melbourne has just one win and a draw in 13 matches and is a distant last in a mediocre Australian conference.
Bobrovsky will patrol the crease in Friday's home game against the Sharks, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports.
Bobrovsky has been razor sharp recently, maintaining a superb 1.44 GAA and .963 save percentage through his last two appearances while posting a 1-0-1 record over that span. The 29-year-old netminder will look to stay dialed in and pick up his 23rd victory of the campaign in a home matchup with a Sharks squad that's averaging 2.69 goals per game on the road this season, 20th in the NHL.
WASHINGTON U.S. Representative Adam Schiff, the top Democrat on the House of Representatives Intelligence Committee, said on Monday that the committee's chairman should recuse himself from any further involvement in the panel's investigation of Russian involvement in the 2016 U.S. election.
SALINA, Kan. (AP) – Officials with the Rolling Hills Zoo near Salina say a southern white rhinoceros has been euthanized.
The zoo said in a news release that the rhino, named Milly, was euthanized Wednesday because of declining health and old age.
Milly was one of the first animals at Rolling Hills, arriving in 1996 as part of the White Rhinoceros Species Survival Plan. She was born in South Africa and came to Salina from the Knoxville Zoo.
The rhino’s age was between 46 and 51.
White rhinos are considered a near-threatened species, with about 20,000 remaining in the wild.
Milly’s body was taken to Kansas State University for a necropsy.
Palestinian physics students just got a boost from world famous British physicist Stephen Hawking.
Hawking, perhaps the most influential living scientist, asked his 3.8 million Facebook followers to pitch in to the Palestinian Advanced Physics School, a physics lecture series for West Bank masters students.
Hawking gave a video greeting in the school’s 2016 session, where British, American and Jordanian scientists lectured in a range of topics in contemporary physics
On his Facebook page, Hawking promoted a fundraising campaign for the school’s continuation in 2017.
“I support the rights of scientists everywhere to freedom of movement, publication and collaboration,” he wrote.
Four years ago, Hawking drew the ire of Israel advocates when he withdrew from a conference in Israel celebrating the 90th birthday of former President Shimon Peres, now deceased.
At the time, Hawking said that the Israel’s government’s policies toward the Palestinians would “lead to disaster.”
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File: The big trek home from the country’s coastal resorts for thousands of holidaymakers kicked off in earnest on Monday morning. Photo: AFP / Stephane de Sakutin
Johannesburg, 02 January 2017 - Law enforcement agencies have their hands full, ensuring revellers make it home safely. And the Johannesburg Metro Police Department is no exception. Video: eNCA
DURBAN - The big trek home from the country’s coastal resorts for thousands of holidaymakers kicked off in earnest on Monday morning.
The N3 Toll Concession reported that in the hour between 9am and 10am there were 1,700 cars that passed through Moor River in a northerly direction. At the same time only 750 vehicles headed in a southerly direction.
At the Tugela toll, which is about 100 kilometres north, it was reported that 1,260‎ vehicles headed in a northerly direction during the same time.
At the Wilge and De Hoek toll plazas a little less than 1,000 vehicles an hour were heading northwards, which was double the number southbound.
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As agreed in the OPEC output cut deal reached last year, Oman is expected to cut 45,000 barrels per day, i.e., 4.5% of its 1 million barrel per day production, to honor the agreement with OPEC, the Times of Oman reported on Sunday.
In 2016, oil made the biggest annual gain since 2009, settling over 45% higher.
According to Abdullah Al Mandhari, CEO of EOR LLC, “There is no doubt that countries will comply, because they can already see that prices increased due to the agreement. I believe the oil price will stabilize in the eighties, as a sustainable price for both producers and consumers.”
Charismatic TV star Keith Chegwin - who supported a Buckingham charity by hosting a charity event in the spring has died aged 60.
Mr Chegwin, whose TV credits included The Big Breakfast, Swap Shop, Cheggers Plays Pop and Extras died after suffering from a long-term lung condition according to the BBC.
It's a Knockout in Buckingham, for the Alec's Angels charity. MC Keith 'Cheggers' Chegwin. PNL-170513-231452009
Mr Chegwin was the star guest at this May’s Alec’s Angels It’s A Knock Out event at Buckingham Athletic FC - helping the charity raise money to help support unwell youngsters and their families.
Alec’s Angels works in partnership with Helen and Douglas House in Oxford, and CLIC Sargent at the John Radcliffe Hospital to do its good work.
In 2008 Mr Chegwin was also the star guest at the grand opening of Aldi in Cambridge Street, Aylesbury - where he charmed the crowd and handed out prizes before the ribbon was cut.
SYDNEY, N.S. — A prominent Nova Scotia mayor has officially kicked off his campaign to become the province's next Tory leader.
Cape Breton Regional Municipality Mayor Cecil Clarke announced that he was entering the provincial Progressive Conservative leadership race at the North Sydney Firefighters Club on Saturday afternoon.
Clarke, who formerly served in the provincial legislature for a decade, thanked his Facebook followers prior to Saturday's announcement for their supportive messages since he publicly came out as gay two days ago.
The 49-year-old politician shared details about his private life in an interview with the CBC on Thursday, saying someone had threatened to reveal his sexual orientation and he didn't want anyone thinking they could hold it over him.
His two challengers in leadership race, Tim Houston, the MLA for Pictou East, and John Lohr, the member for Kings North, have both tweeted condemnations of personal attacks in the campaign.
CODY, Wyo. (AP) — Police have arrested a man they say wounded three people by firing live rounds instead of blanks during a Wyoming gunfighter show last summer.
The shooting happened at the height of tourist season in Cody, a city named for the Wild West showman Buffalo Bill Cody.
Bullets struck one spectator in the legs and another in the chest as he held his 3-year-old daughter. The girl was wounded in the arm during the nightly Cody Gunfighters show July 29.
Police arrested 51-year-old Steve Winsor, of Cody, on Monday. He is charged with five misdemeanor counts of reckless endangerment. He remained jailed Tuesday on $7,500 bond. He had no attorney and couldn’t be reached for comment.
A police affidavit says Winsor told investigators live rounds got mixed up with his blanks.
Kelvin's Ferret wrote: I think that's why Bennett will go with McGilvary and Hall on the wings as they're both powerful runners who will take the ball out hard and direct. It's also why I think we'll struggle in the centres yet again, as I don't think Watkins, Percival or Shenton offer the physicality needed. I'm not sure about playing a second-row at centre, but if he's fit maybe McQueen is worth a go alongside Watkins to beef things up, or even play Bateman there? I'd rather Bateman play at centre as I don't think we can get away with being too lightweight in the back row.
We’ve looked like little kids at centre against the Aussies.Even Bateman who is barely ever put down in SL gets loving hammered in the tackle against Australia.Why is it, when we have the Aussie coaches coming over here, we still have players that look like 1980s players physically compared to the NRL?
Mitchell Parker, Houzz Editorial Staff
Doing laundry can be boring, mundane and a little stressful. So if there’s a way to make the room in which you do your washing and folding a little more pleasurable, wouldn’t you go for it? Here are 10 ideas from the most popular laundry room photos designers added to Houzz so far year, as measured by the number of people who saved them to their ideabooks from January through March.
10. Go bold. A refreshing blue paint on the cabinets perks up this small laundry room just enough to bring a little cheer to the task at hand.
9. Let the air in. Even with ventilation, laundry rooms can get pretty stuffy. This San Francisco space gets around that with a Dutch door to let in breezes and views.
8. Bring in something old. To add a little character to your space, consider an old-timey sink or other vintage piece. Paired with classic details like white Shaker cabinets and subway tile, the look will feel more collected and relaxing.
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) - A Massachusetts police department is investigating a Facebook comment purportedly made by an officer "mocking" the violence in Charlottesville, Virginia, that killed one person and injured at least 19 others.
Springfield Police Commissioner John Barbieri says he received a complaint about the comment Sunday and opened an internal investigation.
Democratic Mayor Domenic Sarno later released a statement saying "There is no place for this in our society, let alone from a Springfield Police Officer."
Officials say the matter will be taken before a police review board if the investigation finds the officer did make the comment.
James Alex Fields Jr. is accused of driving through a crowd of people protesting a white supremacist rally in Charlottesville on Saturday, killing a 32-year-old woman.
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Behind every great player is a great coach. So when we came across Brandon the Twitch gamer extraordinaire, Pat Tomasulo thought it best to provide him with some Hall of Fame-level coaching from none other than Marv Levy.
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ATLANTA (WDEF) – As the flu continues to ravage our area and schools, in particular, you can find flu shots for free in northwest Georgia.
Health Departments in the region are offering them at no cost to residents.
Healthcare plans will be billed on behalf of clients who have coverage and there is no charge to anyone who is not under a healthcare plan.
No appointments are necessary.
State officials don’t believe that the flu season has peaked in Georgia yet.
They say the current flu vaccine effectively protects against 3 of the 4 influenza virus strains that are circulating.
Here is where to find the free shots:
Fannin County Health Department: 95 Ouida Street, Blue Ridge, GA 30513, (706) 632-3023
Gilmer County Health Department: 28 Southside Church Street, Ellijay, GA 30540, (706) 635-4363
Murray County Health Department: 709 Old Dalton-Ellijay Road, Chatsworth, GA 30705, (706) 695-4585
Whitfield County Health Department: 800 Professional Boulevard, Dalton, GA 30720, (706) 226-2621
× Man Caught on Camera Attempting Smash-and-Grab Burglary at Norco Jewelry Store
Riverside deputies are investigating on Monday after a man was caught on security footage attempting a smash-and-grab burglary at a jewelry store in Norco.
Deputies were called to the store in the 2500 block of Hamner Avenue around 2 a.m. on Saturday.
Moments before their arrival, the man backed a stolen 2000 Camry into the front of the business and exited the vehicle, according to Deputy Mike Vasquez with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department.
He is shown on security footage walking up to the business and driving away from the store a short time later, officials said.
The car, which was originally stolen from Riverside, was later recovered around noon on Sunday in Norco, deputies said.
The burglar is described as a 20 to 30-year-old man who is between 5 feet 5 inches and 5 feet 10 inches tall.
He was last seen wearing a grey beanie and dark clothes, according to deputies.
The Muscogee County School Board conducts its monthly work session Aug. 14, 2017, in the Muscogee County Public Education Center. MARK RICE mrice@ledger-enquirer.com
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – Two powerful organizations have teamed up to help victims of domestic abuse recover and rebuild. My Help, My Hope is well on their way to opening a shelter to house local women who escape abusive situations, and 757 VIP Lifestyle is helping women reclaim their physical, emotional and spiritual well-being.
BeYOUtiful Beauty, Health & Fitness Fair
Saturday, May 20th
9am to 2pm
Constant Center – Norfolk
Strike Out Domestic Violence Bowl-A-Thon
Saturday, June 3rd
6pm to 8pm
Signet Bowling Center – Chesapeake
For more information on both events visit MyHelpMyHope.org or find them on Facebook.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.– Butler basketball fans will get their first look at the team’s new head coach Wednesday.
A press conference is scheduled for 3 p.m. to introduce LaVall Jordan at Hinkle Fieldhouse.
The university announced their decision to hire Jordan on Monday, just days after Chris Holtmann announced he was taking a job at Ohio State University.
Jordan played for the Bulldogs from 1998-2001. He also played professional ball in Europe before going into coaching. He was an assistant at Butler, Iowa and Michigan and became head coach at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee in 2016, where he had a record of 11-24 in the Horizon League.
Records: Dawn Diimmler was told to create a 'healthy balance/boundaries' with students in performance review
We’re halfway into 2018, and we’ve already been inundated with new movies on our streaming platforms. Between Netflix’s hyper-aggressive programming strategy to the usual beacon of quality programming that is HBO, the titans of streaming entertainment have offered up plenty of films to choose from.
When it comes to the best of movies on streaming, the big story is that genre is no limiting factor. The best movies of 2018 range from comedy to horror to romance to documentary. We’ve got foreign-language titles introducing exciting new talents and some towering performances from actors we’ve known for years. The exciting spread of quality films means there’s something for everyone on a list like this.
Now that we’re at the halfway point of the year, each member of Team Decider selected their favorite streaming movie of 2018. If you’re not caught up on these 8 films, they make for a heck of a playlist. Particularly if you’re looking for an excuse to stay inside with air conditioning.
JAMB orders over 60,000 candidates to rewrite UMTE over malpractice, others
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TOKYO (AP) — Toyota has revamped its plug-in hybrid with a longer cruise range and quicker charging, including from a regular home plug, hoping it will sell better than the first model from five years ago that officials acknowledged had flopped.
Japanese automaker Toyota Motor Corp.'s Prius PHV plug-in went on sale in Japan on Wednesday. Sales in the U.S. started late last year, and it is set to launch in Europe and other countries in March.
Toyota hopes to sell 2,500 PHV cars in Japan a month. It gave no overseas targets. It sold only 22,000 of the earlier PHV.
A hybrid switches between a gas engine and an electric motor. A plug-in hybrid can travel further than an electric vehicle, which is zero-emission, but needs recharging when it's battery is spent.
South Spencer is gearing up for its season opener this Friday.
The Rebels will have a young team in 2017. They will have to replace two key play-makers on offense: thousand-yard rusher Landon Bartlett, and do-it-all speedster, Sammy Rowan, who had almost 2,000 all-purpose yards.
Rebels head coach Tom Packer will rely heavily on senior signal-caller, Manning Webb. Last season, Webb threw for over a thousand yards and will provided a steady influence, as the Rebels try to get their first winning season in four years.
South Spencer starts the season this Friday on the road at North Posey.
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The Payne County District Attorney's Office has released surveillance video showing a Stillwater, Oklahoma bonds woman shooting and killing a client on August 9, 2017. 41-year-old Chasity Carey was acquitted last week of the first-degree murder of 38-year-old Brandon Williams. Williams was one of her clients and Carey reportedly told officers she had called Williams to her office that morning with the intent of taking him into custody and revoking his $35,000 bond. She was arrested hours after she called 911 saying she had shot Williams at her office. She told investigators a fight broke out between her and Williams during the meeting and that she shot Williams in self-defense.
Santa Barbara District Attorney Joyce Dudley, together with 31 other California District Attorneys, announced today that Kern County Superior Court Judge Sidney P. Chapin has ordered the Tennessee based company Dolgen California, and its subsidiary corporations, that own and operate Dollar General Stores and a Distribution Center in California to pay $1.125 Million as part of a civil settlement in an environmental prosecution. The judgment is the result of an investigation into Dollar General retail stores and distribution centers throughout the state and their unlawful handling and storage of hazardous waste products over a five-year period.
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PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — According to Pinellas County Schools Lakewood High School is on lockdown due to a safety threat.
St. Petersburg Police Department said they received a report of a weapon on campus.
Law enforcement is at the school searching for the reported weapon.
Stay with WFLA News Channel 8 for updates on this breaking news.
The need for the extra funding is growing, as one in six seniors in Oklahoma doesn't have food security on a daily basis.
The Food Bank will be able to feed 150 more low-income seniors in eastern Oklahoma thanks to an expansion from the USDA.
The Commodity Supplemental Food Program provides seniors with a free box of food once a month, which contains items like canned fruits, vegetables, and meat.
The need for the extra funding is growing, as one in six seniors in Oklahoma doesn't have food security on a daily basis.
Greg Raskin with the Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma said, "A lot of people have a hard time traveling, getting where they need to go or just their physical limitations make it hard to obtain food. These are the people that have raised this generation and, so now, many of them are struggling with these health issues."
The Food Bank currently provides food 326 seniors in our area.
Jeremy Lamar Hayes and Kennedy Mariah Boggs, both of North Carolina went before a Myrtle Beach judge Thursday morning where their bonds were discussed. The pair was arrested in Myrtle Beach Tuesday night following the armed robbery of a Kings Highway Pizza Hut. Police also charged the couple in another Kings Highway business armed robbery reported Monday afternoon. The pair also face charges back in North Carolina, officials say.
21.02.2018
LIBERAL SENATOR STRIKES AGAIN
PNL senator Daniel Cătălin Zamfir does not disappoint. His draft law concerning the capping of interest rates was the first that appeared on the agenda yesterday, in the common meeting of the specialized commissions and despite the controversies between him and a few other party colleagues, including the president of the Economic Commission Florin Cîţu, the liberal got more than he had made his objective initially - not just the capping of compensatory and penalty interest rates, but also the capping of the annual effective interest rate charged by banks and Non-Financial Banking Institutions (IFNs).
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SOME traders in the local stock market found their trading disrupted on Monday morning by a data connectivity glitch in technology provider Fidelity National Information Systems (FIS)'s SunGard system.
These trading representatives (TRs) were from brokerages who are
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — A New Jersey man has been convicted in federal court of breaking into a Connecticut warehouse and stealing more than 8,000 cartons of cigarettes worth about $500,000.
Andrew Oreckinto, of Matawan (MA'-tuh-wahn), New Jersey, was convicted on Monday of theft from an interstate shipment. He faces up to a decade in prison.
Prosecutors say surveillance cameras recorded the 52-year-old Oreckinto breaking into New Britain Candy in Wethersfield, Connecticut, in March 2011. A glue-like substance was used to disable door locks. Wires to an outside surveillance camera and a phone line were also cut.
Authorities linked Oreckinto to the theft by analyzing his call history.
Oreckinto is currently serving a five-year prison term in New Jersey for stealing $100,000 worth of copper cable and selling it for scrap.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak said on Tuesday that he discussed the possible purchase of Dassault Aviation SA's Rafale fighter jets with French President Francois Hollande but remained undecided.
"We're not ready yet to make a decision, but we take note of its success in other countries...," Najib said at a joint press conference hosted by both leaders during Hollande's visit to Malaysia on Tuesday. (Reporting by Rozanna Latiff; writing by Praveen Menon; Editing by Simon Cameron-Moore)
The Wolverine
Starring Hugh Jackman Tao Okamoto Rila Fukushima Hiroyuki Sanada Svetlana Khodchenkova Brian Tee
When the mutant travels to modern-day Japan, the Wolverine finds himself out of his depth in an unknown world.
2013 • TV-14 LSV • 2h 1m
The United States should not have ended a special-operations task force in the southern Philippines three years ago in light of the weekslong jihadi siege of a city there, U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said Tuesday. "In 2014, we canceled the named operation that we had down there, out of perhaps a premature view that we were gaining success," Mattis testified before a Senate Armed Services subcommittee.
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As severe weather moves across North Alabama we are keeping you updated on air, online and our social platforms. Our meteorologists and field crews will continue to keep you informed.
April 24 (Reuters) - Costco Wholesale Corp:
* COSTCO WHOLESALE CORPORATION ANNOUNCES AN INCREASE IN ITS QUARTERLY CASH DIVIDEND
* COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP- APPROVED A QUARTERLY INCREASE FROM 50 TO 57 CENTS PER SHARE, OR $2.28 ON AN ANNUALIZED BASIS PAYABLE MAY 25, 2018 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reuters.Briefs@thomsonreuters.com)
Bear takes President Barack Obama on an adventure in the Alaskan wilderness. They traverse a dense forest and walk across a glacial outwash.
I’d like to urge my neighbors to consider Adrian [Vassallo] for our City Council. Being an accountant is perhaps not the most glamorous background among those vying to lead our city, but it does have one very important aspect: accountability.
I’ve known Adrian for several years, and I can tell you that his word is his bond. Adrian will give you the straight talk, even at the risk of disappointing you. He does not have a partisan ax to grind; he seeks only feasible solutions.
If you’re feeling that Council is not being responsive to the needs of its citizens, then you should vote for Adrian Vassallo for City Council. Even if you decide to not vote for Adrian, please vote. Our city’s future is at stake.
— Jon King
Asheville
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The Golden Eagle from Belmar started out catching smaller blues and bonito before making a 5-mile run offshore to find jumbo blues up to 20 pounds. The Ocean Explorer from Belmar had another hot day of porgy fishing.
The Queen Mary from Pt. Pleasant had all-day action with cocktail blues plus bonito and some little tunny.
Surf stripers are showing up in many areas, but not in any quantity. Jim louro of Spring Lake beached a 28 1/8-incher at his local beach on a lipless plug. Vinny D'Anton fished to the south of there to release two 20-inch bass on a Chug Bug. I went to Belmar, and again had a single strike on a Tactical Anglers Bomb Jr. popper which came from a 23-inch striper.
Artist Wendy Sharpe has always loved the performing arts, and has spent countless hours backstage with the Australian Opera, Australian Ballet, Circus Oz and more.
Her paintings capture the wonder of live performance, but they also explore the more mundane backstage moments - with artists applying makeup, sorting through costumes and talking on the phone.
In her exhibition, Burlesque and Circus, the Archibald winning-artist celebrates the athleticism, discipline and humour of some of Australia's top fringe artists.
CLEVELAND — Indians slugger Edwin Encarnacion sustained a potentially serious right ankle injury in the first inning of Game 2 of the AL Division Series against the New York Yankees.
Encarnacion was scrambling to get back to second base when he jammed his foot into the bag and rolled his ankle Friday. He dropped to the ground in obvious pain and writhed in the infield dirt while waiting for medical personnel.
Encarnacion, who doubled up on the play, was unable to much weight on his leg and had to be helped off the field. He had to pause on the trip to the dugout because he was hurting so much.
The Indians did not have immediate word on his condition. Cleveland led the ALDS 1-0.
In his first season with Cleveland, Encarnacion hit 38 homers with 107 RBIs. Cleveland signed him to a three-year, $60 million contract in January after he spent seven-plus seasons with Toronto.
A truck’s tires were slashed while it was parked at a Salina apartment complex.
Police are looking for a suspect who punctured all four tires on a 1997 Ford F350 and also shattered the driver side window and scratched a derogatory phrase into the truck’s paint on the driver’s door.
The vandalism occurred at Chapel Ridge Apartments, 2363 Chapel Ridge sometime between 5pm Wednesday evening and 7am Thursday morning.
Damage is estimated at $1,300.
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ALBANY, N.Y. — Pauly Paulicap had 13 points and 13 rebounds, Rich Williams added 10 points and 11 boards and Manhattan beat Siena 51-47 on Friday night.
Zane Waterman’s layup with 2:38 left gave the Jaspers (11-13, 6-6 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference) the lead for good at 49-47. A Manhattan turnover with 15 seconds left gave the Saints (7-17, 3-8) a chance to tie or go ahead with their final possession. Paulicap blocked Ahsante Shivers’ layup attempt out of bounds with 2.1 seconds left. Zavier Turner stole it from Siena’s Thomas Huerter Jr. on the ensuing inbound play and added a pair of free throws to cap the scoring.
Manhattan trailed by nine points at halftime before erasing its deficit with 11 straight points to lead 42-39 just past the midpoint of the second half.
Kadeem Smithen led Siena with 18 points, Evan Fisher scored 10, and Prince Oduro had 12 rebounds to go with six points.
March 19 (Reuters) - Guangzhou Automobile Group Co Ltd :
* SAYS BOARD APPROVES UNIT TO INVEST 163.8 MILLION YUAN ($25.87 million)IN A86 MODEL PROJECT Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2u2phlz Further company coverage: ($1 = 6.3321 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Authorities say the driver of a bus that slammed into a stopped minivan near Bloomington, killing three people, had drugs in his system.
Indiana State Police arrested 46-year-old Brian L. Hodges of New Albany on Friday on eight counts, including three of reckless homicide.
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office says a blood test showed Hodges had amphetamine and methamphetamine in his system. It says he was traveling 65 mph in a 30 mph zone.
After the July 22 crash, Hodges told deputies he was looking down, trying to kick away ice, before he looked up and saw the minivan stopped for a lane closure on the Indiana 37 Business Route just north of Bloomington.
Killed were 54-year-old Rose Pettus, 30-year-old Shante Lewis and 29-year-old Orlando Lewis Jr. of Greenwood, Indiana.
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The Union Sportsmen’s Alliance (USA), Pennsylvania American Water, American Water Charitable Foundation (AWCF) and Union volunteers have completed work at the Griffin Reservoir in South Abington Township, where a new, 18-foot-by-25-foot handicapped-accessible fishing pier has been built.
Due to the water level of the reservoir being drawn down to allow for construction of the pier, the pier will not be open to the public until spring 2018. A parking lot will also be designed and constructed in 2018.
May 2 Global Ship Lease Inc:
* Global Ship Lease reports results for the first quarter of 2017
* Q1 revenue $39.6 million
* Q1 earnings per share $0.14
* Global Ship Lease-with high levels of scrapping & minimal vessel ordering in year-to-date, seen significant improvement in spot market charter rates in last few weeks
* Global Ship Lease Inc - trend of improvement in spot market charter rates has been particularly pronounced for mid-sized & smaller vessel classes Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Here in Minnesota we can complain about a lot of things. In the winter it’s too cold. In the summer it’s too hot. The mosquitos are biting us. The Junebugs are all over the place. This list goes on, but one thing we NEVER have to worry about when relaxing out on the lake … alligators!
A 15-year-old girl was chased up a tree for 30-minutes by an angry hissing alligator in Aster, Florida last Friday. Her mother frantically called 911, and Deputy Mitch Blackmon arrived just in time to shot the angry alligator.
Luckily nobody was injured, but we’re guessing that family won’t be swimming in Florida again anytime soon.
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The theme of last week’s Flickr Friday was #RoundShapes and luckily only 2 people submitted a photo of themselves. Look at us go. We’re all so healthy.
The shot above had to be included in this collection. Though color is often what makes a flower look so beautiful, flowers are stunning even when all the color is sucked out of them. Great work.
Have you ever wanted to fly? Now you do.
This almost looks too good not to be an advertisement… but we’ll take it anyway! If you want to see more of this #RoundShapes theme, then check out our gallery! If you want your photo to have the chance to be featured on the blog or gallery, be sure to submit them to our Flickr Friday group by Thursday afternoon of every week! Winners are announced every Friday!
EAST PENNSBORO TWP., Cumberland County, Pa. — Police in East Pennsboro Twp. are looking for the man they say broke into a home and assaulted another man with a small sledge hammer. It happened around 1:45 a.m. on Saturday, April 15th. The victim told police he heard noises downstairs and went to investigate. He was struck in the side of the head with a small sledge hammer and knocked to the ground. The victim was punched and struck several times while attempting to crawl away and was then placed into a choke hold. The victim was released as he was about to lose consciousness. The victim was able to flee to a neighbor’s home and get help.
The victim sustained serious injuries. The attacker is identified as Ryan Michael Cassatt, 30. Last known address is the 500 block of East Simpson Street, Mechanicsburg. Police have a warrant for his arrest and is seeking any information on the location of Ryan Cassatt. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact police.
To the Editor:
“Hey, That’s My Heart,” by Haider Warraich (Op-Ed, May 21), states that medical technologies approved by the Food and Drug Administration lack evidence to demonstrate safety.
In fact, there are numerous ways that federal regulators evaluate the safety of medical technologies, including bench testing; animal studies; batteries of nonclinical tests; and demonstrating conformance with national and international standards.
These sources have been used for decades by the F.D.A — which is widely acknowledged as the gold standard for regulation worldwide — and have continued to be modernized to contribute to an extraordinary safety profile for medical technology.
In addition to the numerous ways that regulators can review evidence of the safety and effectiveness of new medical technologies, the F.D.A. has the authority to require whatever additional evidence it deems necessary, including clinical studies. Ultimately, the American public should have confidence that the bar is set extremely high.
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A police cordon has been set up close to a parade of shops in Basildon.
Residents have reported seeing police officers and paramedics outside the shops in Vange this morning (May 31).
The shops are located at the Vange Riverview Centre and comprise of a Martin’s store, a supermarket and a post office.
A witness described seeing three police cars and two ambulances in attendance with a man apparently being loaded onto a stretcher.
The witness also described how the billboard of the car park next to the old pub had been cordoned off by police officers.
Essex Police have been approached for more information.
We will bring you the latest news on this story as we get it.
(CNN) — The man accused of fatally shooting five people in a Washington state mall last year has been found dead in his jail cell, authorities said Monday.
Arcan Cetin, 20, was discovered hanging in the Snohomish County Jail about 9 p.m. Sunday, said Rosemary Kaholokula, chief criminal deputy prosecutor for Skagit County. No additional details were immediately available, she said.
Cetin was accused of killing four women and a man on September 23 at the Cascade Mall in Burlington, north of Seattle.
Found ‘zombie-like’ after manhunt
The gunman disappeared after the attack.
For much of the next day, police searched the mall for evidence. A blurry surveillance photo helped narrow their manhunt. When police confronted the suspect, he froze and complied, said Lt. Mike Hawley of the Island County Sheriff’s Office.
The suspect was unarmed and silent, “kind of zombie-like,” Hawley said.
Cetin emigrated from Turkey and was a legal permanent resident of the United States, authorities said.
Those in the know continue to be impressed by the golf skills of Bishop Ryan Catholic Secondary School student Johnny Travale.
Kent State University noticed Travale’s prowess and potential in the sport last year, offering him an NCAA golf scholarship (he’s committed to begin next fall). And, recently, Golf Canada added the Hamilton Golf and Country Club member to its National Junior Development Squad.
Travale spoke of being selected to join that elite group after tying for low individual score (2-over 72) at the Golden Horseshoe Athletic Conference championships Thursday. The annual regional high school finale was held at the Beverly Golf and Country Club.
“I got an invite not too long ago,” Travale said. “I haven’t spent much time with them yet. But I will have to move out to Victoria at the end January for four months. I’ll be playing a lot of tournaments and travelling a lot with them. It will be a really good experience.”
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The intensity of heat in Karachi is likely to go down on Friday, predicts the Met Office.
Temperature in Karachi broke its 37-year record on Wednesday. The last time the mercury soared up till 46 degrees Celsius in the city was in the May of 1981.
On Thursday, the heatwave in the city ends. Humidity will also be low, which will further diminish the intensity of the heat.
As the month of June begins from Friday, mercury is expected to drop as low as 37 degrees Celsius. Still, there might be no rains in the city.
While the weather is likely to become pleasant in Karachi, there is no respite for the rest of the country. Most areas are expected to brave extreme heat for the next four to five days. Punjab, rural Sindh and eastern part of Balochistan might experience 50 degrees Celsius.
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By Emmanuel Ujah ABUJA - The Federal Government has said that the almost eight-fold over-subscription of its recent Eurobond demonstrated strong market appetite for Nigeria, and showed confidence by the international investment community in the country's economic reform agenda and that Nigeria's external reserves have grown by more than $4 bn in the last three months. The Federal Government's position was contained in a bulletin of Aso Villa, "Government at Work," released in Abuja, yesterday.
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has maintained that the lawmaker representing Kogi West in the National Assembly, Dino Melaye, is still a member of the ruling party. Melaye on Wednesday made a dramatic appearance at the Senate, declaring his intention to move to the minority wing of the chamber.
Reacting to the development, the National Publicity Secretary of the APC, Bolaji Abdullahi, said Melaye was still a member of the Party since he has not fulfilled the requirements for defection having been elected to the Senate on the platform of the Party.
Speaking to newsmen, Abdullahi said: “Senator Dino Melaye merely expressed the desire to seat on the wing of the opposition during plenary. “I am also aware that for his desire to qualify as defection, he has to formally notify the Senate President, which as far as I know, he has not done.”
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Mohamed Salah scored two brilliant goals and set up two more as Liverpool beat Roma 5-2 in a remarkable Champions League semi-final first leg at Anfield on Tuesday.
Salah’s stunning brace separated the sides at half-time, and the Egyptian created further goals for Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino, with the latter then making it five.
However, an Edin Dzeko goal and a late Diego Perotti penalty gave Roma some hope ahead of next Wednesday’s return.
Raiola meets Juventus too
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Mino Raiola will reportedly also meet Juventus today, to discuss a contract extension for Moise Kean.
The 17-year-old became the first player born in the 2000s to play in Serie A, and he scored his first goal for the Bianconeri against Bologna on the final day of the season.
The striker’s agent, Mino Raiola, is in Italy today to discuss Gianluigi Donnarumma’s contract situation with Milan, and Gazzetta dello Sport reports he’ll meet the Old Lady too.
Kean can’t sign a professional contract until he turns 18 in February, but Juve hope to put a deal in place which will be signed as soon as the forward is of age.
Also up for discussion will be where the youngster will play next season, as Coach Max Allegri is keen to keep him around the first team.
However, with the likely arrival of Patrik Schick from Sampdoria it seems more plausible that Kean will be loaned out abroad, the option Raiola prefers.
Robert “Bob” Dean Gall, 59, of Morrill died Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at the Golden Living Center in Scottsbluff. Following Bob’s wishes, cremation has taken place and no services are planned. There will be a casual gathering of family and friends Saturday, February 18, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at Forest Lawn Cemetery North of Morrill. Online condolences may be left at www.jones-mortuary.com. Jones Mortuary of Mitchell has assisted the family.
Bob was born July 6, 1957 to Art & Carlene (Lienemann) Gall at Scottsbluff. After his high school graduation he enlisted in the Marines. Upon his discharge he returned to Morrill and went to work for Jirdon Agri Chemicals, Inc. where he spent most of his working years.
Bob is survived by three brothers; Carl of Morrill, Allen & Pam of Mitchell and Kenneth & Deb of Wheatland, WY, two nieces, 4 nephews and several grandnieces, grandnephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Nevada County authorities said Tuesday they will stop negotiations with Placer County and work with Sammie’s Friends to extend the local group’s contract to operate the animal shelter.
Sheriff Keith Royal said he spoke Tuesday with Curt Romander, who along with Cheryl Wicks cofounded Sammie’s Friends, about extending their contract. He also wants to discuss their organization’s future once Romander and Wicks leave the daily operations to others.
"We know this is a sensitive issue," Royal said. "We’re trying to find a win-win in this."
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Sri Lanka Cricket announced the indefinite postponement of SLC’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) and the cancellation of the Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM), which was planned to be held today (31), following the ‘Stay Order’ given by the Court of Appeal.
The Court of Appeal today issued a stay order preventing the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) election from being held until June 14.
The election was scheduled to be held today (May 31).
The decision was taken when the petition submitted by former SLC Secretary Nishantha Ranatunga, who is also contesting for the Presidency this year, was taken up for hearing before court today.
The Malaga Colockum Community Council is hosting a community picnic for the volunteers who helped clear land over a three year effort for a community park in Malaga. Herb Gardner is helping organize the BBQ lunch for the 100 expected to attend this Saturday’s gathering, “We had a whole lot of people that came and picked up rocks and helped clear the land so we wanted to than to thank those people” said Gardner
Malaga Community Park has been a long term project of the Malaga-Colockum Community Council. Located on four acres along the Malaga Alcoa Highway, north of the Malaga Market. The Council website says the project has been supported by Chelan County, Alcoa, Stemilt Growers, the local soccer community and many Malaga residents.
The park is located at 3677 Malaga Alcoa Highway, just north of the Malaga Market
The city of Portland allocates 51 percent of the revenue generated from parking meters installed on and near Northwest 21st and 23rd avenues for neighborhood transportation improvements. On-street parking in Northwest Portland serves many masters - residents, visitors, businesses, and Portland Timbers fans among them.
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Jones allowed four goals on 24 shots in a 4-3 overtime loss against the Wild on Sunday.
The Sharks goaltender started the season well, but he's suddenly ice cold, having allowed at least four goals in each of the last four games. In December, he owns a 1-2-1 record and .860 save percentage. That coming on the heels of a November to remember, where he recorded a 1.85 GAA and .935 save percentage. Jones will have a few days off and then try to right the ship against the Flames on Thursday.
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Janet Dunlop , Broken Arrow Public Schools superintendent, speaks to Tracy Borror, a 1996 Broken Arrow graduate, following a community forum recently. CORY YOUNG/Tulsa World file Janet Dunlop , Broken Arrow Public Schools superintendent, speaks to Tracy Borror, a 1996 Broken Arrow graduate, following a community forum recently.
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Police in Gladstone are investigating after a man was struck and killed by a vehicle early on Saturday.
Debris has washed ashore near the airport where a small plane carrying six people took off shortly before it disappeared over Lake Erie near Cleveland.
Debris washing ashore near the Burke Lakefront Airport has not been confirmed as belonging to a family of four and their two neighbors. It took off late Thursday.
John Fleming, head of a Columbus beverage distribution company, was piloting the plane. His wife, Sue, their two teenage sons, Jack and Andrew, and two neighbors were also aboard.
The plane was headed to Ohio State University Airport in Columbus. The plane lost altitude about 2 miles out during a return trip to Columbus.
The Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board are investigating.
Meunier, 25, has scored one goal in 14 appearances for PSG since moving from Club Brugge to the Ligue 1 giants last summer in a A 6million move. And, despite only being in Paris for half-a-season, the Belgium right-back has admitted he has long-term dreams beyond France and lifted the lid on his love for United and the Premier League.
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THE sister of top chef Heston Blumenthal is set to appear at court today to face a charge of assault.
Alexis Blumenthal, of Park Street, Thame, has already admitted one count of assaulting her mother Celia at East Street, Thame, on October 7.
The 48-year old denies another count of assault on her mother alleged to have taken place at Aston Park, Watlington, on September 9
She entered the pleas on October 28.
Blumenthal will stand trial at Oxford Magistrates' Court today.
A trailer carrying chemicals hit a mobile crane and plunged into the ditch on Phahon Yothin Highway in Wang Noi district, Ayutthaya, on Monday. The drivers were slightly injured.
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A 26-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly sexually harassing his step-mother in Sedpura village in Uttar Pradesh's Muzaffarnagar district, police said today.
According to a complaint lodged by the woman (36), the accused entered into her room last night in a drunk state and sexually harassed her, SHO Sube Singh of Titawi police station said.
World cycling chief Brian Cookson said he didn't recognise dark accounts of a "culture of fear" in the British team but pointed out that sport is strewn with tough leaders who could be viewed as bullies. The Union Cycliste Internationale president was speaking ahead of the completion of an independent review into British Cycling after former rider Jess Varnish accused coaches of sexism and bullying.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. – Before the Missouri man died earlier this month with his wife of 77 years holding his hand, Raymond Breuer remarked to a nurse that if his spouse passed away about that time they should be buried in the same casket.
Velva Breuer passed away 30 hours after her husband’s death Aug. 4, and Raymond’s wish came true.
The Columbia Daily Tribune reports that the Breuers, in a single casket and holding hands, were buried Friday near their parents and other relatives near St. James.
Raymond lived to be 97, Velva 97. They had six children, three of whom survive, and great-great grandchildren.
The Breuers grew up near each other in Dawson Township in rural Phelps County and were married in 1940.
Jenny Santos, 29, was heading through transit hub when she lay down on escalator pretending to fly, and fell 34 feet to her death, officials said. The New Jersey woman who fell to her death from an escalator at the Oculus transit hub was apparently horsing around on the handrail, mimicking a superhero before she lost her balance, a source said Sunday.
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Conor Timmins of Thorold was voted the best defensive defenceman in the Western Conference, according the Ontario Hockey League's annual Coaches Poll.
Goaltender Dylan Wells of St. Catharines was voted the top puck-handling goalie in the Eastern Conference.
A number of Niagara IceDogs players were also voted within the top three of various categories.
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It's the must-wear item of the Christmas season; a garment that's become the essential uniform of Yuletide office lunches and family get-togethers (remember Colin firth, all awkward and handsome, in that Bridget Jones reindeer number?). Yes, the Christmas jumper is here to stay – to the extent that it now has its own day in the calendar.
December the 15th – Christmas Jumper Day. Mark it in your diary, for not only is this Friday an excuse (as if you needed one) to wear your favourite red woolen knit, it's also a fundraiser for Save the Children.
It goes without saying that the tackier the jumper, the better, so we've favourite cringeworthy numbers in one handy list. Enjoy.
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Fresno firefighters battled a residential blaze Tuesday morning, February 14, 2017, in the 6000 block of North Roosevelt Avenue, just north of Bullard Avenue. A few parents addressed both sides of the debate over canceling the Buchanan High School play "No Exit" during the public comment portion of the Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017 Clovis Unified school board meeting.
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Kent Lodge care home is situated in Pitshanger Lane, Ealing, within easy walking distance of local amenities and public services. The purpose-built home comprises ground and first floor accommodation _ all in single bedrooms, and there are several lounges where friends and relatives can meet. The home is surrounded by mature gardens with lawns, patios and seating areas. Staff use a person-centred approach to care in which every resident has a named carer.
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WHTM) – A central Pennsylvania man was arrested in Charlottesville, Virginia as white nationalists clashed with counter-protesters.
Ian Hoffman, 29, of Palmyra, was being held in the Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail on assault and battery charges, a jail spokeswoman confirmed.
Hoffman was arrested Saturday during a rally. Details were not available.
The rally was sparked by Charlottesville’s plan to remove a Confederate statue from a local park. Neo-Nazis, skinheads and Ku Klux Klan members who attended were met with hundreds of counter-protesters, which led to street brawls and violent clashes.
James Alex Fields Jr., 20, is accused of driving into a group of people who were protesting the rally, killing a woman and injuring several others. He is charged with second-degree murder, three counts of malicious wounding and one count related to leaving the scene.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
A local home sustained significant damage after a bird's nest on top of a light caught on fire and spread into the attic.
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PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia took the 4th spot in the list of European countries with the lowest avarage salaries, data published by the analytical center Texty.org.ua revealed.
According to the study, the average net salary in Armenia totals €251, while the gross salary in the country amounts to €359.
With an average of €190, Ukraine heads the anti-rating of salaries in Europe, closely followed by Moldova (€216) and Azerbaijan (€232).
Georgia comes in the 5th (€293), Belarus is sixth with €320, while Russia follows in the 11th spot with €474 as the average net salary.
Citizens of Switzerland, Iceland and Norway have the highest average of net salaries in Europe - €4,421, €3,440 and €3,045, respectively.
Srinagar March 19 (KMS): In occupied Kashmir, Indian forces launched Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in Pampore and Zinpora areas of Pulwama on Monday.
Forces launched a joint search operation near Punjab National Bank and Tehsil office Pampore and Zinpora areas after suspicious movement.
Witnesses told media men that heavy deployment of Army, police, SOG and CRPF personnel had cordoned the whole area and started searches.
The operation was on when reports last came in, however, the same kind of search operation ended peacefully in Awantipora area.
Forces conducted searches in JK Bank and Makroo Shopping Complex, Awantipora, witnesses said.
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"We appreciate their volunteerism, the skills and experience they bring, while also providing guidance and leadership, giving up their time in retirement years to help improve the lives of others," said Mayor Frank Scarpitti.
In its 20th year, the Mayor’s Seniors’ Hall of Fame Awards celebrate dedicated volunteers for years of service, passion and leadership in the community.
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Iftkhar is a Muslim man who made a death-defying journey 70 years ago - a story he has never shared before. He told his son about his traumatic experience of partition.
Shared for the first time, these are the personal stories of horror and humanity from when British rule in India came to a dramatic and violent end, and two nations were born.
Waterloo Police were initially called to Marcus Crossroads movie theater Friday night for several people loitering.
According to authorities, they often have officers patrolling the area on busier nights or depending on what movies are playing.
Police say theater managers were concerned about fights breaking out due to several people sticking around after a movie ended.
Around 10:00 p.m. Friday, several police officers were called to help break up fights.
The incident remains under investigation.
Ndalatando — The lack of incentives, coupled with low wages, is discouraging the entry of young people in the agricultural sector, hence the small number of technicians who provide technical assistance to peasant families, said the provincial director for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forests, Walter Demba.
Speaking Thursday to the press, tha official underlined that the agrarian sector in Cuanza Norte counts on 30 agrarian technicians, most of whom at retirement age, who provide technical assistance to more than 34,000 peasant families, a small number to meet the farmers' demands.
In order to reverse the situation, the institution is working with the Agrarian Middle Institute and the other Higher Education Institutions, offering curricular internships, in order to take advantage of the young people's skills and fill the gaps resulting from the lack of technicians in the sector.
While we’re not sure if Erykah Badu was looking for Mr. Right or just enjoying the single life and devoting her time and energy to being a mother and an icon, she’s in love and wants everyone to know.
On Friday (April 14), Badu shared on Instagram shared that she’s in a relationship with Carl Jones, a producer known for his work on The Boondocks and Black Dynamite, by posting a cute gif of the two. “I got a second, I mean third, I mean “forf” time at LUV!” she gushed.
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A couple of Iowans, including a child, were injured in separate hunting accidents Sunday.
Both victims have non-life-threatening injuries, according to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. An 11-year-old boy was shot in the hip by his 13-year-old brother as the two were hunting with their grandfather in Johnson County. It happened when a doe ran between the boys.
In southwest Iowa’s Taylor County, the DNR reports a 28-year-old Justin Scroggie of New Market was shot in the forearm by 42-year-old Brooks Lambert of Clarinda, who mistook Scroggie for a deer as the two were searching for an injured deer in some dense vegetation.
The gunman who carried out the deadliest mass shooting in modern American history may have plotted a similar attack at another music festival that was attended by President Obama's daughter Malia two months ago.
Program participants with birthdays in June celebrated recently with others at the monthly meeting of Ochsner Golden Opportunity West Bank. In the front row, from left, are Leomia Lassere, Jacquelyn Baham, Shirley Schloegel and Mercedes Richard. In the second row are Marion Cortez, Sandra Hecker, Gale Byes, Louisa Day Battalio, Camille Richoux and Mary Brathburry. In the third row are Ken Savoie, Walter McDonnell, Emily Woodruff and Bob Culver.
NEW YORK (AP) — AOL has announced that it is discontinuing its pioneering Instant Messenger chat platform after 20 years of service.
An article on AOL’s website posted Friday says AOL Instant Messenger will be discontinued on Dec. 15. AOL says it’s shutting down the program because its focus is “on building the next generation of iconic brands and life-changing products.”
Users can still use the program until Dec. 15. After that date, users won’t be able to sign in.
AOL Instant Messenger was wildly popular in the late 1990s and early 2000s and claimed more than 100 million registered users in 2001. Its popularity as a communication tool waned amid the rise of text messaging, Google Chat and social networking sites.
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Khartoum — The Council of National Unity Parties (CNUP) has announced rejection to US recognition of Quds as capital of Zionist Entity.
The CNUP' Secretary-General , Abood Jaber demanded in a statement to SUNA the United Nations and the International Court of Justice not recognize the US decision and to swiftly move to end it, indicating taht the Council urges US Congress to pressurize President Trump to reverse from his improper decision on right of Palestinian people.
Jaber said CNUP considers the US decision a flagrant interference in affairs of others as well as contradicting the human rights principles and rules.
RILEY COUNTY –Two people were injured in accident during a pursuit by law enforcement just before 3p.m. on Tuesday in Riley County.
The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2009 Lexus driven by Robert N. McGinley, 26, Lee’s Summit, MO., was westbound on Kansas 18 near south 6th and Fort Riley Boulevard fleeing from Rossville Police.
The vehicle went left of center and collided with a 2002 Chevy passenger vehicle drive by Hober, David F. Hober, 35, Manhattan.
McGinley and Hober were transported to Via Christi in Manhattan. Hober was properly restrained at the time of the accident, according to the KHP.
LANCASTER, N.H. (AP) - A Florida-based circus operator has agreed to pay $25,000 in fines to resolve criminal charges in New Hampshire following a tent collapse in 2015 that killed two people and injured dozens.
The Caledonian-Record reports (http://bit.ly/2lhdfyS) a prosecutor says the plea agreement resolves eight charges, including operating without a license, and ensures the state will receive money from a defendant who has limited funds.
Sarasota-based Walker International Events initially faced more than $200,000 in fines.
The agreement will need court approval. A March 8 hearing is scheduled.
The company, now out of business, also settled some lawsuits and agreed to pay federal safety fines.
Forty-one-year-old Robert Young and his 6-year-old daughter, Annabelle, of Concord, Vermont, died when a storm with 75 mph winds blew through the Lancaster Fairgrounds, toppling the tent.
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Nominations for 75th annual Golden Globes coming Monday
Protesters oppose return of disputed art in Catalonia
Q&A: Can a museum sell its art to stay in business?
‘Coco’ tops box office again before ‘Star Wars’ hits
Saudi Arabia to allow movie theaters after decades of ban
US Nobel laureate fears US politics could undermine science
Queens of the Stone Age singer apologizes for concert kick
Early praise for ‘The Last Jedi’ after elaborate premiere
Could a law to bring down the mob be used in Weinstein case?
Celebrity publicist Clifford dies during sex crimes sentence
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A Massachusetts bakery's granola may be made with love, but federal officials say it shouldn't be listed as an ingredient on the package. (Oct. 5) AP
The ACT Brumbies are trying to attract 15,000 fans to Canberra Stadium on Sunday, warning low crowd numbers could force the club to "cease to exist" if they continue.
Here are the first five reasons of a Fairfax Media '15 for 15' series for why Canberra rugby fans should turn up.
CANBERRA STADIUM FUTURE
Canberra needs to the Brumbies to live long into the future if the fans want the ACT government to build a new stadium with a roof in Civic.
The Brumbies are hoping for a big crowd at their game against the Sunwolves. Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong
A $350 million project to host just one team isn't viable. The good news is, the Brumbies only need to look at their neighbours, the Canberra Raiders, for proof a club can turn things around.
The head of the Michigan health department has been charged with involuntary manslaughter in Flint's lead-tainted water crisis. The head of the Michigan health department has been charged with involuntary manslaughter in Flint's lead-tainted water crisis.
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Offset — the Migos rapper who was nearly killed in a car crash two weeks ago — has decided to reward a bystander who helped “save” his life.
The man, identified only as Jamar, was apparently walking to work that day when he saw the accident unfold and spotted Offset trapped inside his mangled Dodge Charger with multiple injuries.
According to the rapper, Jamar doesn’t have a vehicle — so he had to pull the “Bad and Boujee” lyricist out of his car and usher him to safety on foot.
But that all changed Wednesday thanks to Offset, who chose to repay Jamar by buying him a Nissan Altima.
“THANK YOU [JAMAR] FOR HELPING SAVE MY LIFE,” the hip-hop star tweeted, along with a picture of Jamar’s new whip.
Offset took to Instagram, as well, to show off the Altima — which was gifted to Jamar exactly two weeks to the day of his accident.
“HE WAS WALKING FROM WORK WHEN HE SEEN ME CLIMBING OUT MY CAR,” Offset explained in a since-deleted Instagram post on Wednesday. “SO I BOUGHT HIM A CAR.”
More than 350,000 people watched Russia’s match against Spain from the underground, the Interfax news agency reported, citing the metro press service.
The Moscow Metro was built to be a “palace for the people” — but at the time, the Soviet leadership probably wasn’t thinking of the World Cup.
The metro did not specify how they measured the number of eyeballs.
The Moscow Metro has been fitted with 8,720 screens on 1,896 trains which all show matches, the report added. The only line to have been left out of the football fun is the Light Blue Line and parts of the Big Ring Line.
Once the tournament is over, the screens will go back to showing information for passengers on schedule changes and construction work.
BOSTON (AP) — Boston Mayor Martin Walsh says the city stands with Virginia and will not welcome what he described as “hate groups” who might be thinking of holding a rally in Boston.
Walsh made his comments after the violence at a white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia on Saturday left one protester dead and 19 injured.
Walsh, a Democrat, said Monday that a group of far-right activists who are planning a Saturday rally on Boston Common have not filed for any permits from the city.
Republican Gov. Charlie Baker called the attack on those protesting the white supremacist rally in Virginia an “act of terrorism.”
Organizers of the Boston protest have dubbed it a “Boston Free Speech Rally.”
Activists are planning a counter rally and march on Saturday to protest the event.
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The prospects of a wider war pitting Israel against Iran, Hezbollah and the Shiite militias in Syria and Lebanon are increasing—thanks to Russia. It is the Russians who “outed” Israel’s April 9 attack against the Iranian T-4 base in central Syria.
Israel’s practice has been to strike targets in Syria that are involved with, among other things, the Iranian transfer of qualitatively new weapons to Hezbollah—but never to acknowledge it. So long as the Israelis said nothing publicly, neither the Iranians nor Hezbollah had to retaliate...
New York (AP) — Gold futures trading on the NY Merc Monday:
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COMSTOCK TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — Authorities say no one was injured in a fire at a Comstock Township home early Saturday.
The fire broke out at 1:11 a.m. at the home in the 700 block of Benedict Avenue.
Comstock Township Fire Chief Matt Beauchamp said the home was engulfed in flames when crews arrived. There were no hydrants in the area, so water had to be shuttled in.
The homeowner tells 24 Hour News 8 that he woke up to smoke inside the home. He and his dog were able to make it out of the home safely, and he said no one else was inside the home at the time.
Beauchamp said a neighbor reported the fire to authorities.
There were smoke detectors in the home, but the homeowner said he’s not sure if they were working.
Beauchamp said the cause of the fire is under investigation.
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Afghan officials say Taliban attacks on soldiers and police in western Badghis province have killed 14 troops, policemen
In this Aug. 14, 2017 photo, Tatsuya Yasue, 89-year-old farmer, wipes his tears while taking about his brother Sadao Yasue, who fell in battle during the war in Pacific more than 70 years ago, in Higashishirakawa, in central Japan's Gifu prefecture. Former U.S. Marine Marvin Strombo will returns Sadao's calligraphy-covered flag he took from the fallen Japanese soldier 73 years ago. Eugene Hoshiko AP Photo
May 3 Alphabet Inc said on Wednesday it was investigating widespread reports about a spam campaign in which recipients received emails from known contacts that asked them to click on a link to review a Google Docs document.
"We are investigating a phishing email that appears as Google Docs. We encourage you to not click through & report as phishing within Gmail," the company said on its Google Docs Twitter account. (Reporting by Alastair Sharp and Jim Finkle in Toronto; Editing by Leslie Adler)
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Erdogan made the comment in a speech in Bahrain, while on an official visit. His comments were carried live on Turkish television. Turkey and Israel normalised ties last year after a six-year rupture when 10 Turkish pro-Palestinian activists were killed by Israeli commandos enforcing a naval blockade of the Gaza Strip
Chase Bodoano (right) won his first McLennan Ross Junior Golf Tour tournament on Tuesday under rainy conditions in Innisfail. (Contributed photo)
The McLennan Ross Junior Golf Tour stopped in Innisfail on Tuesday and it was Sherwood Park’s Chase Bodoano who captured the win.
Bodoano earned the victory with a birdie on the sudden-victory playoff hole over Broadmoor Public Golf Course clubmate Mitch Desjarlais. Bodoano and Desjarlais were tied at 78 after 18-holes.
The win was the first on the McLennan Ross Junior Tour for Bodoano.
Josh Robertson of River Ridge, Justin Schmidt of Broadmoor, and Innisfail’s Anthony Chatwood tied for third, all with an 82.
Chatwood was the top golfer for the junior 2002-2003 age group and earned a qualifying spot in the Tour Championship at Wolf Creek on Aug. 27.
The tour stops in Calgary at Pinebrook Golf and Country Club on July 9, before landing in Carstairs on July 10 and Olds on July 11.
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An overnight fire at an east Toronto school playground has sparked an arson investigation.
Emergency crews were called to Norman Ingram Public School shortly before 2 a.m. for reports of a fire.
Police say a play structure at the rear of the school was destroyed by the flames.
They are asking anyone who saw or heard suspicious activity around that time to come forward.
Police also ask that residents in the area review their security camera footage for any suspicious activity or vehicles at that time.
At large family gatherings, Brett Schwanbeck, 61, was the fun uncle to hang out with, his niece Carla Van Hoosen told the Las Vegas Review-Journal. Van Hoosen described him as the kind of guy "who would drive 500 miles if you needed him to help you."
Schwanbeck attended the festival with his fiance, who escaped without injury. His youngest son, Shawn Schwanbeck, said that his father loved the outdoors and took the family on frequent camping and hunting trips. "My dad was the funnest guy in the world to be around," Shawn said.
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The Minister of State for Petroleum, Ibe Kachikwu, is currently in a closed-door meting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the president’s office, Aso Rock Villa, Abuja.
PREMIUM TIMES had on Thursday exclusively reported that the meeting would hold on Friday.
Mr. Kachikwu arrived the president’s office at about 11:33 a.m.
A source at the State House informed PREMIUM TIMES that Mr. Kachikwu was also at the Villa on Thursday evening where he held a brief meeting with the Chief of Staff to the President, Abba Kyari.
The meeting with Mr. Buhari is coming three days after a memo from the minister to the president leaked.
In the memo, dated August 30, Mr. Kachikwu accused the Group Managing Director of the state oil firm, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Maikanti Baru, of insubordination and violation of due process.
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This program is designed to assist faculty and staff to better serve student veterans and their family members on campus. Attendees will learn about the transition issues veterans face as they leave military service and enter campus life, specific information about Texas Tech's veteran students, and insight about campus and community resources. Green Zone module I must be taken before subsequent training modules can be scheduled. Other modules include: Understanding Benefits, Mental Health, Disability Support Services, Advising Veterans, and Hiring Veterans. Register for this class through the TLPDC website: http://www.depts.ttu.edu/tlpdc, Click on Events, then Register for an Event.
A manhunt was underway Sunday for a suspect police say killed a man on the street Sunday while streaming it live on Facebook.
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None of those things paints as perplexing a picture of Trump’s character, however, as his divorce from his first wife, Ivana. He left his 12-year marriage to her, she told a newspaper columnist who is interviewed in the PBS Frontline documentary, ”The Choice 2016,” saying he couldn’t be attracted to a woman who has had children. Former New York Post columnist Liz Smith said Ivana had already tried to please her husband by getting different kinds of cosmetic surgery, but sobbingly told her that Trump didn't want her anymore because of the three childbirths. (Trump had Ivana sign an agreement not to publish anything or give any interviews about their marriage).
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The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office says a man from Nebraska was arrested Sunday afternoon on a warrant out of Mills County. 31-year old Jared Wayne Gatlin, of Bellevue, NE., was pulled over at around 1:45-p.m. following a traffic stop. Gatlin was taken into custody on a Mills County warrant for Contempt of Court, the bond for which was set at $2,500. Gatlin was turned over to Mills County Deputies.
And, Red Oak Police say 37-year old Philip Michael Eshelman, of Red Oak, was arrested just before 8-p.m., Sunday, for Driving While Suspended. He was brought to the Montgomery County Jail and held on $300 bond.
Samson Siasia, Rwanda, FERWAFA The Rwanda Football Federation (FERWAFA) has shortlisted former Super Eagles coach, Samson Siasia and …
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JJ Grey remains an unfettered performer, singing with a blue-collared spirit over the deep grooves of his compositions.
The Kent Stage, 175 E. Main St., Kent. 8 p.m. $30-$37. thekentstage.com
One person has died after crashing into a utility police in Hartford on Saturday evening.
Deputy Chief of Hartford Police, Brian Foley said police are investigating the crash that took place on Collins Street near May Street.
Foley said the driver was taken to St. Francis Hospital and died a short time after arrival.
Foley said Hartford Police surveillance video indicated that speed may have contributed to the crash.
HPD investigating a single car vs utility pole fatal MVA. Collins St near May St. Operator transported to St Fran, pronounced a short time later. C4 video indicates speed as an issue. No passengers. — D/C Foley (@LtFoley) February 4, 2018
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In this April 14, 2017 photo, chief of adult probation for Lancaster County Jeff Curry, from left, District Court Judge John Colborn and Veterans Court coordinator Tony Conell pose for a photo in the new Veterans Courtroom in Lincoln, Neb.
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A stunning country home with pool on 4 acres only 10 minutes from Calgary or 7 minutes to Priddis. The quality of construction and design are noticeable the moment you step inside. A two-storey vaulted foyer, beautiful hardwood floors, and a unique staircase lead you inside to the open living area. Bright windows fill the home with natural light emphasizing the Empire kitchen with large granite island, Subzero fridge, Wolf microwave, & induction range. The sunny breakfast nook and formal living room provide access to the enormous wrap around deck providing a seamless indoor/outdoor living space. Formal dining room, laundry, and family room with fireplace complete the main level. Upstairs is home to a playroom and 5 large bedrooms with gorgeous dormer windows. The master retreat boasts a fireplace, private deck, walk-in closet and ensuite with shower, Jacuzzi tub, and dual vanities. Walkout lower level includes a rec/media room, gym, studio/hobby room, and a 12x43' saltwater pool.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - U.S. drugmaker Merck & Co Inc reported a bigger quarterly loss on Friday, partly due to a $2.6 billion charge related to recent changes to the U.S. tax law.
The company said its research and development expenses fell 56 percent to $2.06 billion in the quarter.
Merck’s net loss attributable widened to $872 million, or 32 cents per share, in the fourth quarter, from $594 million, or 22 cents per share, a year earlier. (Reporting by Manas Mishra in Bengaluru; Editing by Sriraj Kalluvila)
WOOLWICH TOWNSHIP, N.J. (AP) — Police in New Jersey were put to the test over the weekend when they were called to catch a loose pig.
NJ.com reports three Woolwich Township police officers responded to a call about a mischievous pig roaming a township neighborhood Saturday morning. According to police, the officers used a makeshift lasso and dog treats to lure the pet pig back into its owner’s yard.
In a self-deprecating Facebook post the Woolwich Township Police Department quipped, “No pig(s) were hurt in the process.” The department also invited commenters to make their best “pig/bacon/cop” jokes.
The department’s piggy post has received more than 400 likes and 70 comments.
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This April 15, 2015 file photo, Tom Brokaw attends the 2015 Tribeca Film Festival opening night premiere of "Live From New York!" at The Beacon Theatre in New York. Brokaw is challenging fellow journalists to write more about the scourge of "fake news."
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'They have a crazy connection:' New couple The Weeknd and Selena Gomez are said to be 'falling for each other' after weeks of dating Weeknd vibes
Across his 21 years in the Premier League, Arsene Wenger has never had a breakfast conversation like it. Speaking last week at an event organised by the Football Writers’ Association to raise funds for the Grenfell Tower appeal, the Arsenal manager recalled what had happened to him over his morning coffee when he was in South Africa watching the 2010 World Cup.
After visiting the breakfast buffet at his hotel, he had sat down next to a fellow guest who turned out to be a journalist from Kenya. As they exchanged pleasantries, the man – who had immediately recognised him – asked him if he appreciated how significant a presence the Premier League was in the country’s daily life.
Wenger replied that, yes, he knew the competition was big across the world. Not like it is in Kenya, the man insisted. In Kenya they live and die by the results from England. Literally.
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David Tepper, who has agreed to buy the Carolina Panthers, arrives at the Whitley Hotel in Atlanta, GA. on Monday, May 21, 2018. Tepper agreed to buy the Carolina Panthers for $2.275 billion, a record price for an NFL franchise.
Abrons Arts Center will present the world premiere of choreographer Aynsley Vandenbroucke's And, an evening-length solo of three-dimensional essays. Performances are Thursday, March 30 - Saturday, April 1, at 8pm, and Sunday, April 2, at 3pm, in Abrons' Underground Theater.
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9-year-old girl reported missing since June in Englewood
Police are looking for a 9-year-old girl who went missing in June from the South Side Englewood neighborhood.
Bianca Davis was last seen about noon June 11 in the 500 block of West Englewood, according to a missing person alert from Chicago Police.
Davis was described as a 4-foot-4, 58-pound black woman with a medium complexion, black hair and brown eyes, police said.
Anyone with information on Davis’ whereabouts should contact the Area South Special Victims Unit at (312) 747-8274.
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Traffic was stationary on the M5 Southbound between junction 20 for Clevedon and junction 21 for Weston-super-Mare.
Traffic cameras reported traffic was being held due to a medical emergency.
Northbound was also previously held to facilitate an air ambulance. Emergency services were at the scene dealing.
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WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump is proclaiming Monday as Columbus Day - without any of his predecessor's qualms.
The president's proclamation Friday directs the U.S. to celebrate his discovery of the Americas, noting "the permanent arrival of Europeans ... was a transformative event that undeniably and fundamentally changed the course of human history and set the stage for the development of our great Nation."
Trump's proclamation only praises Columbus, Spain and the explorer's native Italy.
It contrasts with President Barack Obama's document almost exactly a year earlier. Obama's proclamation acknowledged Columbus' spirit of exploration. But he said the nation should "also acknowledge the pain and suffering reflected in the stories of Native Americans who had long resided on this land prior to the arrival of European newcomers."
South Korea police arrests Nigerian for smuggling in meth worth $1.77 million
South Korean Police said Wednesday they have arrested a 46 year-old Nigerian for smuggling large amounts of methamphetamines, also called meth, into the country through international mail from China. The Nigerian yet to be identified is being detained by the Gyeongnam Provincial Police Agency in Seoul. Yonhap, the Korean news agency said the Nigerian twice …
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A tax overhaul bill passed by the U.S. Senate Finance Committee would lift economic growth enough to generate an additional $1.8 trillion in revenue over 10 years, more than enough to offset revenue lost from a cut in taxes, the Treasury Department estimated on Monday.
In a summary analysis of a white paper, the Treasury Department said it based its estimate on a presumed 0.7 percentage point increase to the U.S. economy's annual growth rate.
The Treasury Department's estimate compares to an analysis from the congressional Joint Committee on Taxation that suggested quicker growth spurred by the tax-cut plan would yield an additional $408 billion in revenue.
(Reporting by Tim Ahmann; Editing by Meredith Mazzilli)
(CNN) Move over Scooby Doo gang. There's a new mystery-solving team in town, and they're sporting flower crowns.
During the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival over the weekend, a group of concert-goers discovered their cellphones had vanished. So they banded together, and activating the "Find My iPhone" app, set about solving the Mystery of the Missing Cellphones.
The signals led them all to one man. And they chased him through the crowded concert site before security detained him.
Police ID'd the man as Reinaldo De Jesus Henao. And in his backpack, they said they found 100 cellphones.
Most of the phones were safely returned to their rightful owners.
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Whether you're making an exchange after an online sale, or meeting up for a child custody exchange, police in Lower Allen Township have created a safe space.
The "Safe Exchange Zone" is now available at Lower Allen Township Municipal Complex's driveway at 2233 Gettysburg Road. The area is in plain view of Gettysburg Road, and there are two parking spaces visibly marked and reserved for anyone who wishes to meet and complete exchanges, according to a post on the department's Facebook page.
The reserved, open-area spaces are also well-lit and monitored around the clock by video surveillance capable of identifying persons and their registration plates if needed.
"Providing a safe location for local citizens to conduct these exchanges is not just a convenience, but rather a duty," the post read.
Lower Allen Township is participating in the nationwide establishment of these Safe Deal Zones. For other similar zones, visit the Safe Zone Finder website.
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More tips are needed to identify three boys wanted in connection to a South Simcoe police sexual assault investigation.
Officers with the criminal investigations bureau have already examined some video surveillance footage and followed up on tips received after the May 15 incident was reported.
Police still hope to talk to residents with security cameras in the area of Crossroads Park, where the incident occurred in a wooded area, or nearby Chalmers Crescent.
Even if you weren’t in the area, but saw something suspicious the evening of May 15, please call police at 705-436-2141.
March 31Hubei Jiuzhiyang Infrared System Co Ltd :
* Says net profit for FY 2017 Q1 to increase by 0 percent to 10 percent, or to be 20.9 million yuan to 23 million yuan, compared to net profit of FY 2016 Q1 (20.9 million yuan)
* Says refund of value-added tax as main reason for the forecast
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PanARMENIAN.Net - President Serzh Sargsyan on Friday, October 6 met the OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs to discuss the settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh process.
Co-chairs Igor Popov of Russia, Stéphane Visconti of France and Andrew Schofer of the United States, as well as personal representative of the OSCE chairperson-in-office Andrzej Kasprzyk are currently on an official visit in Yerevan.
The sides discussed ways to move the negotiation process forward, including issues concerning a meeting of Armenian and Azerbaijani presidents.
Also, the partiesthe participants attached importance to the adherence of the parties to the commitment to a peaceful settlement of the conflict.
Earlier, the co-chairs had a meeting with foreign minister Edward Nalbandian.
UPSIDE IS, BETTER PROTECTION FROM DEADLY PANDEMIC FLU! Flu vaccine may be only 10 percent effective this year, experts say. Got my shot, but I don’t think I’d have bothered if I’d known this.
April 28 MBF Group SA:
* Said on Thursday that its shareholders to vote on May 30 on capital increase via issue of 1.1 million series H shares of nominal value of 2.5 zloty ($0.65) per share
* Series H shares to be issue via private offer and will be directed to the company's shareholders
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OWEN COUNTY, Ind. (WTHI) - Police have identified the man who they say exposed himself in front of children at McCormick's Creek State Park on Saturday.
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According to police, 45-year-old Brian Scott Ashcraft of Camby, Indiana is accused of standing in clear view of the public exposing himself while taking photos of underage females.
When police arrived, they were not able to find the suspect.
A witness took photos of the man and turned them over to police.
Police say within minutes of posting the photos on social media, they started receiving tips, one of those tips identified Ashcroft as the suspect.
A warrant has been issued for Ashcroft, but he has not been taken into custody yet.
SHILOH, IL (KPLR) – The St. Clair County State’s Attorney’s Office charged a Fairview Heights man for allegedly sexually assaulting a juvenile acquaintance.
According to Detective Zachary Green, a spokesman for the Shiloh Police Department, said officers received a report on March 10 from a local hospital about a young female who was treated and released for a suspected sexual assault. The victim told doctors the assault happened March 9 at a parking lot in the 700 block of North Greenmount Road.
Investigators determined the suspect drove the girl to a parking lot and sexually assaulted her while in the vehicle, Green said.
Prosecutors charged David Hall on April 12 with criminal sexual assault/force. He was jailed on $40,000 bond.
Hall was taken into custody at the Shiloh Police Department, posted bond, and was released.
Chefs Greg Denton and Gabrielle Quiñónez Denton, both James Beard award winners, are big names in Portland’s culinary scene.
They’re not just the dream team behind Ox, they’re also husband and wife.
Now the couple has opened another delectable spot: Bistro Agnes.
MORE’s Molly Riehl stopped by the romantic restaurant to see Chef Greg and talk about the labor of love.
Bistro Agnes only opened its doors a few weeks ago and is located at 527 Southwest 12th Avenue.
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FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Monroe County couple is facing murder charges after the death of their 8-month-old child.
Monroe County deputies arrested 25-year-old Sanchez Dyron Ussery, Sr. and 23-year-old Latorrica Allen on Friday. They are charged in the death of Sanchez Dyron Ussery Jr., who died Thursday morning at the Monroe County Hospital.
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office says when deputies were called to the hospital, the boy’s body had bruising on its chest and stomach.
Ussery, Sr. and Allen were arrested Friday and charged with Felony Murder and Cruelty to Children
Austrian manufacturer Alpla, one of the largest producers in the European plastics industry, will buy the Romanian thermoplastic polyester producer Amraz, located near Bucharest. In February, the Austrian group took over another local producer, namely Brasov-based Star East Pet, specialized in the production of PET preforms.
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NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — A federal jury has convicted a Virginia woman on fraud and tax charges after prosecutors said she charged over a half-million dollars on her boss’s credit cards.
Sherea Darnell is a former manager at a Williamsburg eye care centre. Prosecutors say she used the doctor’s credit cards to charge some $514,000 in personal transactions, including her son’s preschool tuition.
The jury heard from prosecutors that she also took over $90,000 in cash advances from the credit cards, using it to hire maid services and buy clothing and airline tickets. Authorities say that after her resignation from the eye centre, Darnell continued to use her boss’s cards until the doctor finally discovered the fraud.
Darnell faces a maximum penalty of 30 years. Sentencing is set for October.
Dangal earned a record breaking 1,000 crores at the box office in China. So will Aamir Khan's focus be solely on China for Thugs Of Hindostan? Well, Aamir Khan is a true son of the soil and his heart beats only for India. Thankfully, Dangal has done exceptionally well in China, so much so, that their President Xi Jinping told our Prime Minister Narendra Modi, "I liked watching Dangal."
Aamir Khan has now created a niche market for himself in China and the film-makers of Thugs Of Hindostan can bet heavily on the Chinese market to bring extra moolah at the box office. The film will do well both in India and China and in return, Aamir Khan will help cement the friendship and economy of the two neighbouring countries, India and China.
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WASHINGTON — Democratic members of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee are seeking a subpoena for documents concerning the Trump administration’s decision to add a citizenship question in the 2020 Census.
Democrats have voiced concerns immigrants will dodge the survey, diluting political representation and reducing federal dollars for some communities.
Democrats seek documents in which some Census Bureau employees raised concerns prior to Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross’ decision. The department has briefed lawmakers on the decision and promised some records, but the Democrats say the response is inadequate.
The Democrats are asking Rep. Trey Gowdy of South Carolina, the committee’s chairman, to issue a subpoena or bring the matter before the entire committee if he declines to issue it himself. They say the information is needed before a May committee hearing.
1. Dominic Garrini defeated Craig Mitchell
2. Matt Knicks and Stevie Fierce defeated Brandon Watts and Stephen Wolf
3. Jarek 1:20 vs. Jason Kincaid (No Contest; Time-Limit Draw)
4. WorkHorsemen (Anthony Henry and James Drake) defeated Kyle The Beast and Shane Mercer
5. AR Fox defeated DJZ
6. Non-Title Three Way Match (Winner Gets To Book Himself In Any Match He Wants)
Darby Allin defeated Keith Lee and Tracy Williams (w/Stokely Hathaway)
7. FIP World Heavyweight Title Match
Austin Theory (w/Priscilla Kelly) defeated Fred Yehi (c)
8. No Rope Break Match
Matt Riddle defeated WALTER (via Referee Stoppage)
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Zack Sabre Jr. (c) defeated Jaka (w/Stokely Hathaway)
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MOUNT DORA, Fla. (AP) - Two Florida homeowners owe thousands of dollars in fines for painting murals emulating a Vincent van Gogh masterpiece on the exterior of their home.
A report by WKMG-TV shows the Mount Dora home covered in blue and yellow paint swirled on the house and a perimeter wall in the style of van Gogh's painting "The Starry Night."
Homeowners Nancy Nemhauser and Ludomir Jastrzebski were fined $100 per day, but the fines were capped at 31 days.
The news station reports that a magistrate lifted the cap Thursday. That means the homeowners now owe over $8,000. The fines will continue until the murals are removed.
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PUBLISHED: January 2, 2017 5:37 pm Wolves fans discuss 0-0 draw, Connor Ronan and January transfers
Wolves fans spoke to Nathan Judah following Wolves' 0-0 draw with Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough.
What an amazing Friday at the NV Energy parking lot on W. Sahara just west of Jones. Witness amazing donations from our title Sponsor The Venetian powered by Sands Cares, Nevada State Bank and One Hour Air Conditioning & Heating. Two huge trucks filled with bikes from Claggett & Skyes and the Toy Drive Trifecta, bikes, toys and a big check from Golden Entertainment. Plus, Hey Reb! with Runnin’ Rebels head coach Marvin Menzies and UNLV Athletics along with a huge cash donation from “Mindfreak Live” star Criss Angel.
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – One person is dead following a fire at a Dayton high-rise apartment.
Crews were called to the Asbury Apartments on McDaniel Street just after 7:30 a.m. Saturday.
Officials say the fire started in a unit on the second floor. Dayton’s fire chief said the resident in that apartment was taken to the hospital where he later died.
Two other people were taken to the hospital to be treated for smoke inhalation. No word on their conditions.
The cause is under investigation.
A man walks by an electronic stock board of a securities firm in Tokyo, Tuesday, April 24, 2018. Photo: Koji Sasahara/Associated Press
Asia-Pacific stock markets were off their lows after they started Wednesday weaker in the wake of Wall Street’s losses.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 1.7% on Tuesday as industrial giants Caterpillar and 3M warned their results could cool near term. Shares of both dropped about 6%. On the other hand, 10-year Treasury yields hit 3% and remain at their highest level since January 2014, a sign of confidence in the economy,
The winter malaise known as "cabin fever" can really start ramping up by February, even in a year like this when temperatures so far have been generally moderate in Arkansas. So it's no surprise that the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism is recommending a "cabin fever" cure that involves spending money on "a peaceful home away from home" getaway for a night or longer.
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Independent coffee merchants Paddy & Scott celebrated their 10th anniversary last week offfering customers free cookies at their Bury St Edmunds and Hadleigh coffee shops.
The company also celebrated by launching its new branded t-shirts which can be purchased online.
It began life in Scott Russell’s garage and today produces more than 90,000 cups of coffee a day and has 150 branderd concessions in the UK.
It also has trade exports to Hong Kong, Shanghai, Moscow and is expanding to the Middle East.
The business works with Fairtrade and the Rainforest Alliance to use ethically and sustainably sourced coffee beans and is currently working with a Kenyan coffee farm to enable people to enjoy coffee sourced from their own individual coffee tree.
Paddy & Scott also supplies coffee to some of the top restaurants in the UK.
For over three decades, Louisville Magazine has hosted Best of Louisville, honoring the best restaurants, businesses and culture in Louisville. Now, it's finally time to vote in the 33rd Annual Best of Louisville Awards! In this year's categories, we have some returning favorites and exciting new additions! Write in your choices for each category before voting closes on April 15th, and stay tuned to find out who the finalists will be when they're announced on May 1st.
Each year, Louisville Magazine announces the winners in the July issue and hosts their Best of Louisville event in July to celebrate. Last year's top picks included Brooklyn & the Butcher (Best New Restaurant), Against the Grain (Best Brewery), Revelry Boutique Gallery (Best Boutique), Red Hog (Best Butcher Shop), Nord's (Best Doughnuts) and so many more!
Check out the highlights from last year's Best of Louisville.
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The man road into Cornwall is closed in both directions this evening, due to an ongoing 'police incident'.
Traffic alert website Inrix first reported the incident, at Lanceston, Cornwall, at 15.30pm.
It reports: "A30 Western Road in both directions closed, queueing traffic due to police incident between A388 Western Road / B3254 Western Road (Pennygillam) and A388 (Polson / Liftondown Turn Off).Police are at scene dealing.
"Queues are mainly on the Westbound carriageway.
"Diversion - Eastbound traffic to leave the A30 eastbound at Pennygillam, then travel via Hurdon Road and College Road, then take the A388 to rejoin the A30 at Liftondown. Westbound traffic to follow the reverse of this route."
Former Packers cornerback Sam Shields is launching an NFL comeback, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
Shields has not played since sustaining a concussion on September 11, 2016. It was the fifth documented concussion of his football career.
Both Shields and former teammate Morgan Burnett, who is set to become a free agent, posted on Instagram about Shields' potential return.
“It’s going to feel great,” Shields told the Journal Sentinel. “You’re going to see the (number) 37 you remembered. Everything you seen in Green Bay, you’re going to see that wherever I’m at.”
Shields, a former undrafted free agent out of the University of Miami, developed into a shut-down corner during his six full seasons in Green Bay. He made the Pro Bowl in 2014 and also played a vital role in the Packers Super Bowl run following the 2010 season. He had two interceptions in the team's NFC Championship win over the Bears in January of 2011.
To see Shields' full Q&A with the Journal Sentinel, click here.
A Tucumcari man has been arrested for multiple sex offenses.
Anthony Groomas, 29, was arrested this morning by Office of the Attorney General special agents for multiple sex offenses in connection to the criminal sexual penetration and solicitation of several girls ranging from ages 14-years-old to 17-years-old.
Groomas was charged with criminal sexual penetration, sexual exploitation of children, contributing to the delinquency of a minor and tampering with evidence.
He has been booked into the Quay County Detention Center on a $15,000 cash only bond.
Police are still searching for potential victims in this case.
If you have any information on this case, call (505) 717-3542, or you can report anonymously through the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children at 1-800-843-5678.
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Japanese, U.S. and South Korean foreign ministers plan to meet on Thursday in Germany, a diplomatic source said Wednesday, in the wake of North Korea's latest test-firing of a ballistic missile on Sunday.
Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and South Korean Foreign Minister Yun Byung Se are expected to affirm coordination in addressing concerns about North Korea's missiles and nuclear development programs at their planned talks on the sidelines of a Group of 20 foreign ministers meeting in Bonn.
The three-way talks were previously held in the United States in September before U.S. President Donald Trump took office last month.
On May 23, Ron Paxton said in this Readers' Forum that Mitt Romney wants to be president of the United States in 2020. In his letter, he said "Romney's tweet was another jab at Trump." Actually, Mitt does not want to be president. If he did, he could have been elected in 2016. He had all the right cards to win during that campaign, but he pulled them off the table.
If he had really wanted to be the president, he would have been criticizing Obama's policies then as he is Trump's now. No. Mitt likes the idea of being president, but really does not want the job.
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DETROIT, MI -- Detroit police say a pregnant woman fatally stabbed her mother-in-law during a disagreement Sunday night.
It's not clear what sparked the disagreement between the 32-year-old pregnant woman and her 56-year-old mother-in-law, but it culminated with the 56-year-old being hospitalized with a stab wound to the chest, According to Detroit police officer Dan Donakowski.
"She was transported to the hospital where she later died of complications," he said.
The suspect was taken to the Detroit Crisis Center for a mental evaluation and treatment. Donakowski said it appears she suffered from a mental disorder.
She is in police custody, but criminal charges hadn't been announced as of Monday morning.
The stabbing occurred at a home on the 18000 block of Appoline in Detroit.
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Ecuador judge orders ex-President Rafael Correa jailed for failing to appear in court as part of kidnapping probe
Police are appealing for information on a serious assault.
Police are appealing for information on a serious assault. Paul Donaldson
POLICE are appealing for anyone who has information about a serious assault which occurred around 1am on Saturday September 30.
Four people were leaving the Lismore CBD when they were set upon by another group of people in Magellan Street, Lismore near the intersection of Cathcart Street.
The four victims were all treated at Lismore Base Hospital for their injuries.
Police believe the offenders where connected to a significant number of people attending an unregistered party in Hamptons Street, Lismore.
Information can be provided to Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000.
Police are reminding people if having a party, register it at http://www.police.nsw.gov.au/online_services/party_safety/register_my_party.
A ranger or groundskeeper at a recreational lake operated by the Spirit Boeing Employees' Association reported that a group "dressed in Muslim garb" had an American flag "desecrated with ISIS symbols." It was actually a Malaysian flag. U.S. government
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A WOMAN is in hospital after suffering a snake bite at a Coast home.
A Queensland Ambulance Service spokeswoman said the elderly woman was bitten on the hand by a python at a Moffat Beach home on Saturday.
Paramedics were called to assist her at 10.45am.
The woman was taken to Sunshine Coast University Hospital for treatment.
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Related Stories The Auditor-General on Friday reminded all public office holders of their responsibility to declare their assets and liabilities in accordance with Article 286 of the 1992 Constitution.
This was in a statement signed by Reverend Joseph Kingsley Ghunney, the Director of Public Affairs, Audit Service of Ghana and copied to the Ghana News Agency in Accra.
The statement said “public officers are to take notice that the contents of Assets and Liabilities Declaration form shall be verified by the Auditor-General or his representative upon submission.
It said declarants are to submit their declarations in person and are also requested to bring along a nationally accepted identification card such as passport or driver’s licence, which bear signature of the declarant to facilitate the verification.
The Nationalist Party has nominated Angelito Sciberras and Antoine Portelli as its representatives on the Electoral Commission.
They were nominated following the resignation of Matthew Mangion and Boris Xerri prior to the election for the PN leader.
The party thanked Mr Mangion and Mr Xerri for their work and wished Mr Sciberras and Mr Portelli good work in the interest of the party and the Maltese electorate.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - A robbery suspect in Kentucky has been fatally shot by police.
News media report Louisville police located a man matching a description released after a robbery call earlier Tuesday. Police Chief Steve Conrad said the suspect and officers exchanged gunfire, and the suspect was hit.
Conrad said the suspect was taken to a hospital, where he died.
The officers weren't injured. They have been placed on administrative reassignment during an investigation.
Police didn't release the identities of the officers or the man who died.
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19-year-old Simone secures a cocaine deal in Bolivia. When her boss tells her to bring the drugs back, she tries to avoid the same fate as her mom.
STROUDSBURG, Pa. (AP) - A woman and her son have been fatally shot in the head at an eastern Pennsylvania home.
Stroud Township police planned to release more information Monday on the deaths of Anni Robles and her son, Ethan.
Authorities did not immediately release their ages or the circumstances surrounding their deaths.
They were found dead in a home about 7:45 p.m. Sunday. Each had been shot in the head.
Autopsies were planned Monday.
The Monroe County coroner did not release additional information.
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One of Dundalk’s landmark pubs, The Malt House has just gone on the market.
Popular with locals, workers popping in for lunch and a haunt for DkIT students for over 20 years, this sale is sure to attract a lot of attention.
The Malthouse is laid out over two floors, with an extensive lounge and function room, toilets, public bar, two designated smoking areas and keg store.
The overall ground floor area extends to c.3500 sq ft and with ample car parking to the front and rear, this sale will surely generate much interest.
For more information visit vendors Greene Finance and Property website here
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WASHINGTON (AP) — George Washington University Hospital says one of the two patients it was treating following the shooting at a congressional baseball practice has died while the other remains in critical condition.
Hospital spokeswoman Susan Griffiths did not identify either patient, but President Donald Trump had just announced that the shooter had died of his injuries.
Louisiana congressman Steve Scalise underwent surgery for a gunshot to the hip and was in stable condition.
Capitol Police officers who were in his security detail had wounded the shooter. Two of those officers also were wounded and both were expected to recover.
The fifth person wounded in the shooting in Alexandria, Virginia, on Wednesday morning was a former congressional aide, who now works for Tysons Food.
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — An eastern Montana prosecutor who was arrested last year following a disturbance at a Billings bar has received a six-month deferred sentence.
The Billings Gazette reports Wibaux County Attorney Ronald Efta pleaded no contest in Billings court Monday to resisting arrest.
City prosecutors dismissed charges of disorderly conduct and obstructing a police officer. Efta’s sentence will be deferred if he meets conditions that include paying fines and completing a chemical dependency evaluation.
According to court documents, Billings police were called to a downtown bar in November because of Efta’s disruptive behavior.
Officers attempted to escort Efta out of the bar. According to the documents, Efta became aggressive and officers shocked him with a stun gun.
Efta did not immediately respond to the newspaper’s attempt to reach him Monday.
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Information from: The Billings Gazette, http://www.billingsgazette.com
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Salem’s resident bad girl is back.
Longtime Days of Our Lives actress Alison Sweeney is returning as Sami Brady for two months of production on the soap opera, EW has confirmed.
“From my end, it takes a little bit of logistics with projects I’m working on,” she told Soap Opera Digest, which was first to report the news. “And unfortunately, this year’s been hard for me because of my knee injury, so I had to push some stuff back. So, I figured out a schedule, blocked out some time that I had available, and we figured it out!”
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First appearing in the role in 1993, Sweeney was a regular on the soap for 21 years, stepping away in 2014. The Daytime Emmy Award-winner made a short return in 2015 for the show’s 50th anniversary.
Sweeney has more recently appeared in Hallmark’s Murder, She Baked TV movies and served an 8-year stint as the host of NBC’s The Biggest Loser.
Days of Our Lives airs weekdays on NBC.
The U.N. peacekeeping department said in a confidential note to the Security Council that recent increased fighting in two hotspots in South Sudan is having "devastating consequences" for civilians. The note, obtained late Monday by The Associated Press, focuses on fighting between government and rebel forces in the Wau Shilluk area of the Upper Nile region that has caused humanitarian organizations to temporarily suspend operations and in Central Equatoria's Kajo Keji county.
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - Nanjing Pharmaceutical Co Ltd
* Says it will invest 2 million yuan to set up a Jiangsu-based PBM (medical benefit management)business JV and hold 40 percent stake in the JV after transaction
* Says Nanjing-based pharmaceutical unit will invest 3 million yuan to set up a Nanjing-based PBM related pharmacy JV and hold 60 percent stake in the JV after transaction
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NEW YORK (AP) — Longtime “Today” show viewers are being treated to a familiar sight this week as Katie Couric returns to the co-anchor chair for the first time in more than a decade.
Couric rejoined Matt Lauer on Monday to begin a weeklong stint on the NBC morning program. She told Lauer, “It just feels like I never left.” She has made cameo appearances on the show in recent years, but Monday was her first time as a guest co-anchor.
Couric co-hosted “Today” with Lauer and his predecessor, Bryant Gumbel, from 1989 to 2006. She left NBC to become anchor of the CBS Evening News and is now with Yahoo News.
Couric is filling in for Savannah Guthrie, who’s on maternity leave. Another former “Today” co-anchor, Meredith Vieira, will fill in next week.
Central High quarterback Trent Tompkins scrambles from Buchanan’s Toa Scanlan during second-half action Thursday night, Oct. 5, 2017. Tompkins threw a touchdown pass with 20 seconds left to help the Central Section top-ranked Grizzlies beat the No. 2 Bears 28-27. ERIC PAUL ZAMORA ezamora@fresnobee.com
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 3 Midday' game
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday afternoon's drawing of the Iowa Lottery's "Pick 3 Midday" game were:
4-5-9
(four, five, nine)
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The suspects have been taken into custody for various crimes, including murder and possession of unlicensed firearms.
JOHANNESBURG - Gauteng police have arrested 217 suspects since New Year's eve for various crimes, with Hillbrow named as a hot spot.
Suspects have been taken into custody for murder, possession of unlicensed firearms, dagga, stolen property and hijackings.
The police's Kay Makhubela says eight unlicensed firearms have been recovered and the suspects will appear in court tomorrow.
“The provincial commissioner wants to thank the community of Gauteng, particularly the Hillbrow community as they assisted us in making sure that people were safe during the entering of the New Year.”
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Ardingly Country Market: every Thursday from 10 - 11am at Hapstead Hall. A thriving market selling fresh seasonal produce, cakes, savouries, eggs, venison and much much more. Tea, coffee and biscuits are still only 50p. Come along for a chat and a very warm welcome.
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Happy birthday, Mansoor!
Aamir Khan and his family celebrated cousin Mansoor Khan's 60th birthday.
His mother Zeenat Hussain, sister Farhat, daughter Ira, wife Kiran Rao and son Azad accompanied Aamir to Connoor, where Mansoor and his wife Tina have relocated after he stopped making movies.
Mansoor and Aamir worked on Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak, Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikander, Akele Hum Akele Tum. The cousins also produced Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na, their nephew Imran Khan's movie debut.
Kiran, Azad and Aamir at the breakfast table.
Aamir in conversation with his ammi and Farhat.
A candid capture of the father and son.
Time for a feast with the birthday boy.
Photographs: Kind courtesy Aamir Khan/Twitter
By David Jesse
Canaan was not about Raila being president.
Canaan was about a more equal society.
Canaan was about a more just society.
Canaan was about independent institutions.
Canaan was about respect and regard for constitutionalism and the rule of law.
Those who understand the Canaan dream beyond its superficiality will still fight to get there, only those who don’t will talk about Bondo.
MONTREAL — Bell Canada and the union representing 5,000 of its office workers in Quebec and Ontario have begun negotiating a new collective agreement.
Unifor, the union representing Bell's clerical employees, says its number one priority is to prevent more jobs from being outsourced to foreign countries.
Quebec director for Unifor, Renaud Gagne, said since 2006 the company's workforce in Canada declined from 12,000 to 5,000.
He says many of those jobs have been outsourced worldwide.
A death at a Beaver Bank continuing care facility last October has been ruled a homicide.
In a media release issued on Wednesday, police said Lower Sackville RCMP responded to the call about an assault at the Beaver Bank facility on Oct. 26.
A man, 79, had been pushed by a female resident and was found by staff on the floor. He had sustained an injury to his head.
The man died on Oct. 29. Following an autopsy and investigation, the death was ruled a homicide.
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump is planning to sign an executive order that seeks to make changes to a visa program that brings in high-skilled workers.
Trump is heading Tuesday to Kenosha, Wisconsin, where he plans to sign an order dubbed “Buy American and Hire American.” That’s according to administration officials who spoke on the condition of anonymity despite the president’s frequent criticism of the use of anonymous sources.
The officials say the order will ask federal departments to offer changes so that H-1B visas are awarded to the most-skilled or highest-paid applicants.
Officials say the order also seeks to strengthen existing requirements that American-made products be used in certain federal construction projects, as well as in various federal transportation grant-funded work.
BOSTON – A judge on Massachusetts’ highest court is stepping into a fight over the proposed sale of works of art by a cash-strapped museum.
A hearing before a single justice of the Supreme Judicial Court is set for Tuesday in Boston.
The Berkshire Museum and Attorney General Maura Healey last month asked the judge to sign off on an agreement that would allow the Pittsfield museum to sell up to 40 pieces of art, including works by Norman Rockwell.
The museum says it needs to sell the art to keep its doors open.
Rockwell’s sons dropped their challenge of the sale after the attorney general and museum reached the agreement, which would allow Rockwell’s “Shuffleton’s Barbershop” to be sold to another U.S. museum.
Others continue to oppose the sale.
KUCHING: It was a close call for 26 passengers and two drivers when the express bus they were in caught fire at KM30 of Jalan Serian-Sri Aman near Balai Ringin on Monday. According to a spokesman from the Fire and Rescue Department, one of the bus drivers suffered burns to his hands and ears and was brought to the Balai Ringin clinic for treatment.
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Metro police are investigating a crash at Nellis Boulevard and Sahara Avenue on June 14, 2017. (Source: LVACS)
Police are at the scene of a crash on June 14. 2017. (Roger Bryner/FOX5)
A moped driver was critically injured in a crash with a cement truck Wednesday afternoon, according to Las Vegas Metro police.
Police responded to the incident at 2:17 p.m. at the intersection of Sahara Avenue and Nellis Boulevard.
Police said the driver of the moped was taken to Sunrise Hospital with critical injuries.
Metro's Fatal Detail has been requested to investigate the crash.
Police urge motorists to use alternate routes because the intersection has been shut down.
The intersection of Sahara at Nellis is temporarily closed due to an injury crash. Please find alternate routes. #LVMPDnews — LVMPD (@LVMPD) June 14, 2017
Stay with FOX5 and FOX5Vegas.com for developments.
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Stan Lee, the former head of Marvel Comics and creator of numerous comic book heroes, was briefly hospitalised, but is back home and "feeling great".
Lee, 95, spoke about his health in an interview with channel KABC, reports variety.com.
"I'm glad I spent that evening in the hospital. It did me a lot of good. It probably did my fans a lot of good. It kept me off their backs for the evening. But I'm feeling good now and I can't wait to get in there and tangle with all the competition," he said.
Lee had been admitted to a hospital in Los Angeles with an irregular heartbeat and shortness of breath, tmz.com had first reported.
Lee is well-known not only for his prominent role in the creation of the Marvel Universe, but also for his cameos in each Marvel movie, beginning with his portrayal of a hot dog vendor in 2000's "X-Men".
One of his best-loved cameos was his portrayal of himself, mistaken as Hugh Hefner, in 2008's "Iron Man", which Lee has cited as his favourite appearance to date.
J. Robert Subrick (James Madison): The Political Economy of Black Panther’s Wakanda. People are dying because we misunderstand how those with addiction think: Brendan de Kenessey explains why addiction isn’t a moral failure. Say goodbye to the information age: It’s all about reputation now. Jeff Spross on how vulture capitalists ate Toys 'R' Us. John Jackson on the prehistory of Holocaust denial. Chris Ladd in why white evangelicalism is so cruel. Why is organized labor so active in Trump country? David Graeber and David Wengrow on how to change the course of human history (at least, the part that’s already happened). TV Guide magazine is still here, and is doing just fine. Chantal Da Silva goes inside the “free market” of people smuggling.
Mike Pompeo, counterpuncher: Donald Trump and his choice for secretary of state don’t agree on everything — but they share a mindset. Good riddance to CIA Director Pompeo: Nobody’s throwing goodbye parties at Langley for the outgoing boss.
TORONTO -
Area 4-H leader Shelley Barfoot-O'Neill of the Wiarton 4-H Clubs has won the prestigious BMO Women of Excellence in Agriculture award at the 2017 Royal Winter Fair in Toronto, Nov. 11.
The award recognizes the significant contribution made by women in agriculture at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair presented by the Bank of Montreal, the Federated Women’s Institute of Ontario and the Royal Winter Fair.
Shelley has held multiple roles in her local 4-H association and over the last 30 years has led over 70 clubs.
Since 1996, the Federated Women’s Institutes of Ontario (FWIO) have recognized the significant contributions made by women in agriculture at The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair by presenting them with the prestigious award. This year BMO has joined FWIO as the title sponsor.
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The 2011 Access to Information Act should be scrapped or at least amended to reflect a real commitment to transparency and accountability.
This is the view of local group, Transparency Institute Guyana Inc (TIGI).
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As many NFL teams are dealing with the news that some of their key players are receiving suspensions, the Raiders are relaxing before the team starts training camp. Oakland’s full squad will practice on July 27 in Napa, Calif.
Rookies and quarterbacks report on July 23, and the veterans arrive July 26. During Oakland’s training camp the Raiders will hold two joint practices with the Lions on Aug. 7-8 and will play their first preseason game against Detroit on Aug. 10 before the team breaks camp on Aug. 16.
The Raiders are coming out of organized team activities and minicamps where they had many standouts that got to gel in coach Jon Gruden’s system and learn their new defensive coordinator Paul Guenther’s scheme as well as offensive coordinator Greg Olson’s.
At one point the Raiders believed they could lose their new WR Martavis Bryant to suspension but now that it seems it’s safe to say he will be staying with the team for the time being all they have to worry about is staying healthy.
Sofia Vergara Nick Loeb Has No Right to Embryos This War Needs to Stop
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Sofia Vergara's firing back at her ex, Nick Loeb, for putting her through the legal ringer for more than 2 years over their embryos ... hoping to put an end to the ordeal once and for all.
Sofia's asking the court to officially block Nick from trying to take control of their embryos with the intention of bringing them to term without her consent ... according to legal docs she just filed.
She says Loeb voluntarily dismissed his case against her in December -- after waging legal war with her since 2014 -- to leave the door open to refile his case again. She insists it would just be a waste of time.
According to the docs ... Nick signed a contract about their frozen embryos originally in which his rights were clear -- he CANNOT bring the embryos to term without MUTUAL agreement.
In addition to an order, Sofia wants some money for her troubles.
The best Jamaican patties in Toronto are the perfect affordable and tasty snack or meal. These turmeric-stained, crispy and flaky beauties of a pastry come stuffed with savoury fillings that range from the staple beef, chicken or veggie to more original flavours like jerk pork or curry goat.
Here are the best Jamaican patties in Toronto.
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has ordered a halt to work on a major steel plant, citing environmental and other concerns.
The Vietnam-based Hoa Sen Group last year announced plans to build a $10.6 billion complex with an annual capacity of 16 million tons of steel.
A government statement Monday called for further studies on the potential environmental impact of the project, and its economic feasibility.
It cited risks of a disaster like the chemical spill last year during a test run at another steel complex, built by Taiwan's Formosa Plastic Group, that devastated fisheries, tourism and the economies of four central provinces.
Formosa Plastic paid $500 million in compensation for the accident, considered Vietnam's worst environmental disaster.
Economic concerns are another factor, given the glut in world steel supplies.
Drowning victims identified as 2 college students
WILBRAHAM, Mass. (AP) — Two Saudi Arabian students who were swept away in the current of a Massachusetts river have been identified.
Authorities say 27-year-old Theeb Alyami of Hartford, Connecticut and 25-year-old Jaser Daham Alrakah of Springfield drowned when the current of the Chicopee River in Wilbraham swept them beneath the current last week.
Alrakah was an engineering student at Western New England University. Alyami was enrolled at the University of Hartford in a civil engineering program.
The Hampden District Attorney's office says Tuesday both students attended local colleges.
Police responded to the river on Friday for multiple swimmers in distress. The bodies of the two students were recovered Friday and Monday.
Prince William brought George and Charlotte to St Mary's hospital to see their mother, the Duchess of Cambridge, and to meet their new brother. Rough cut (no reporter narration).
Two radio journalists have been killed in the Dominican Republic after gunmen opened fire during a news bulletin which was being broadcast on Facebook Live.Luís Manuel Medina, the presenter of the news programme Milenio Caliente – or Hot Millennium – was killed while on air on Tuesday morning. Producer and director Leo Martínez was shot dead in an adjacent office at the radio station FM 103.5.
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The music video for EXO’s “Ko Ko Bop” has been viewed over 100 million times on YouTube.The video for the lead track off “The War,” the group’s fourth full-length studio album released in July, hit the milestone Tuesday morning, becoming the group’s sixth video to surpass 100 million views on the global video-sharing website.The K-pop sensation had already broken the mark five times, with “Overdose,” “Growl,” “Call Me Baby,” Monster” and “Wolf.”According to monthly album charts on Gaon, the group has sold nearly 1.6 million copies of “The War,” including the repackaged version “The War: The Power of Music,” the highest figure among all EXO albums.EXO is set to release a special winter album on Dec. 21.By Kim So-yeon (syk19372@heraldcorp.com)
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. (AP) – Police say a man has been charged with felony murder in the strangling of a woman and her 2-year-old son at a home in suburban Atlanta.
Gwinnett County Police spokeswoman Cpl. Michele Pihera says 32-year-old Brandon Williams was arrested at a gas station after the deaths Sunday night. The mother died Monday morning at a hospital, a day after her son’s death.
Pihera says the homeowner told police that Williams is his son and that the suspect choked the child and women who was renting a room at the home. Police say the homeowner was working outside on a car during the attack.
Williams was taken to the Gwinnett County Detention Center and is being held without bond. It’s unclear if he has an attorney.
The victims’ names have not been released.
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Facebook is under huge pressure from lawmakers in the US and the UK over the way it handles user data and how that data can be manipulated for targeted political advertising.
Shakira and her footballer boyfriend, Gerard Pique, have reportedly split after six years together.
Spanish website, Cotilleo, claims that the couple no longer live together, with Colombian superstar Shakira the one who instigated the split.
“It’s something serious and she has been the one who has finally made the decision,” a source said.
The source added that singer Shakira, who has two young sons with her Spanish footballer beau of six years, “could no longer cope with the situation”.
The couple were last seen together in Argentina in June at the wedding of Pique’s Barcelona team-mate, Lionel Messi, to his childhood sweetheart, Antonella Roccuzzo.
Shakira has four-year-old Milan and two-year-old Sasha with Pique.
The Lake County Music and Drama Club will host the annual Spring Scholarship Fund Luncheon May 15 at Pine Ridge Country Club, 30601 Ridge Road in Wickliffe.
Doors open at 11:30 a.m. for a social hour and the opportunity to browse the Chinese auction items. The program will begin at 12:30 p.m. as Metropolitan Opera Mezzo Soprano Heidi Skok will perform and share some of her experiences.
A seated luncheon will follow the program. Hats and gloves are suggested and prizes will be awarded for the best hats.
The Lake County Music and Drama Club provides opportunities for scholarships to organizations and supporting arts programs and to individual students. Since it was organized in 1923 by a group of 22 women, over $59,000 has been given in scholarships, according to the press release.
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For reservations, call Carol Dedrick 440-352-0065 or www.lcmdc.org.
Manning will get another start in Week 15 against the Eagles, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.
While the Giants may still decide to take a look at Davis Webb before the end of the season, it apparently won't happen this week. Manning didn't exactly make the best case for himself in Sunday's 30-10 loss to the Cowboys, completing 31 of 46 passes for only 228 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions. In his defense, the Giants committed a number of ugly drops when the game was still competitive, while both interceptions occurred late in the fourth quarter in desperation mode.
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) " Teenage fast bowler Lahiru Kumara struck twice in one over to give Sri Lanka a positive start to the second cricket test against South Africa at Newlands on Monday.
The 19-year-old Kumara dismissed Hashim Amla and JP Duminy in the lead-up to lunch on Day 1, leaving South Africa on 69-3 at the interval after the host lost the toss and was asked to bat on an overcast and muggy morning.
Suranga Lakmal had opener Stephen Cook caught behind off the fourth ball of the match.
But it took Kumara's intervention to halt a 66-run stand between Amla (29) and Dean Elgar, who went to lunch unbeaten on 36.
A viral photo of James Harden falling into fans during Sunday's (AEDT) Game 3 between the Rockets and Timberwolves is being called a work of art.
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Houston Rockets guard James Harden fell into the first row in the fourth quarter of game 3. The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Houston Rockets 121-105 at Target Center. #Twolves #NBA #Rockets - Twitter is having some fun with this photo, so I thought I would post it on its own. pic.twitter.com/dlTumEZw6Q — Carlos Gonzalez (@CarlosGphoto) April 22, 2018
The internet turned the photo into actual art.
So I took that Harden photo and turned it into art. pic.twitter.com/NcJMZaErx4 — Adam Warlock (@Howsito) April 23, 2018
Now impossible to impeach Mugabe on health grounds.
2018 election defeat has begun?
PRESIDENT ROBERT MUGABE has crushed Morgan Tsvangirai in parliament, in what strongly signals the MDC leader’s fate in the upcoming 2018 elections.
Tsvangirai crucified himself when he two years ago wrote to the august house ordering that Tendai Biti and his MPs be expelled, a development that has seen Tsvangirai’s parliamentary representation dwindle.
Mugabe has since taken over the strategic Legal Portfolio and this week Tsvangirai’s appointee to the post, Jessie Majome was shown the open door, CLICK HERE TO READ MORE.
The development means it will now be difficult to impeach President Robert Mugabe via the parliamentary route as long as ZANU PF is in control, People’s Democratic Party spokesperson Jacob Mafume told ZimEye, VIDEO ABOVE.
Contacted for a comment, Morgan Tsvangirai had not responded to questions at the time of writing.
March 19 (Reuters) - Ftd Companies Inc:
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This weekend at the Washington Brewers Festival you'll have no trouble finding good beer on tap at every turn, with 131 breweries pouring about 600 different beers; however, some breweries will offer special beers that might deserve a little extra attention. Many of these beers will be available for a limited time only - tapped at a certain time and only available while the supply lasts.
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The visit is in implementation to the directives of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia, according to the Saudi Press Agency, SPA.
During the visit, the Crown Prince will meet with U.S. President Donald Trump and a number of officials to discuss bilateral relations and issues of common interest, the statement added.
Last year, Gorillaz returned with their first new album in seven years, Humanz. Now, almost a year later, the group has announced another new album is in the works. Set for a June 29 release, Gorillaz’s sixth studio album, The Now Now, can be previewed below.
This latest announcement comes with the band’s just-launched website, thenownow.tv, which first appeared on posters seen plastered all over London’s All Points East Festival.
Check back soon to listen once we’ve got some new tunes off The Now Now!
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — An ex-Tennessee school bus driver who was at the wheel in a wreck that killed six children has been sentenced to four years in prison for criminally negligent homicide.
Media reported that a Chattanooga judge sentenced Johnthony Walker on Tuesday after an emotional morning of testimony, during which Walker apologized.
Judge Don Poole ruled Walker shouldn't be sentenced to diversion because the crash involving 37 elementary school students was so horrific, but he couldn't give him a longer prison term because of his strong work history and no criminal background.
The decision divided victims' relatives at the hearing. Some said it wasn't enough time while others said they were satisfied with the punishment.
Walker was driving the children from Woodmere Elementary School when he wrecked on a winding Chattanooga road.
Gardaí in the Laois/Offaly Division are investigating after a gunshot was fired at a house in Carmody Way, Fairgreen in Portlaoise at approximately 10pm on Tuesday night.
A garda spokesperson has told the Express that a family was in the house at the time but no one was injured and the shooter remains at large.
It has been reported that the front door of a house was shot at and the shooter then sped out of the estate.
Gardaí will be going house to house looking for information.
Anyone with information should call Portlaoise Garda Station on 057 86 74100.
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The internet is a beautiful place to stalk your favorite celebs. And once in a while, you'll strike gold and stumble across, potentially, the hottest celebrity couple of 2018. These pictures of Quantico star, Priyanka Chopra, and Nick Jonas have the internet buzzing with speculation of a new romance.
Nick Jonas with Priyanka Chopra, Glen Powell, Wilmer Valderrama, Chord Overstreet, Greg Garbowsky, and friends in Los Angeles, CA - May 28th pic.twitter.com/nTKy716Oxc — Nick Jonas News (@JickNonasNews) May 29, 2018
The two have been seen together quite a lot recently. And although there is no overwhelming evidence the two are together, they did spend the majority of Memorial Day weekend together. We'll keep the internet stalking at an all time high to track this celeb couple.
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Sources close to Fernando Alonso have "strongly denied" suggestions the Spaniard voluntarily quit Sunday’s Bahrain grand prix.
After making derogatory comments about the Honda power unit on the radio, Alonso claimed he had an "engine problem" and retired.
But post-race rumours suggested that because he was out of the points, Alonso had simply retired a healthy car.
However, sources close to Alonso "strongly denied" that was the case, according to the Spanish sports daily AS.
Accounting for 774,000 deaths worldwide in 2015, this cancer is caused by cells growing out of control in the colon or rectum.
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At the regularly scheduled Port Clinton City Council meeting Tuesday, Jun. 15, Port Clinton Mayor Hugh Wheeler announced that the City was awarded $2,582,662 to do a total reconstruction of Jefferson Street from Perry Street to the viaduct on Third Street. The project is slated to start in fiscal year 2020, but could be moved to 2019 if funding allows.
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United Party for National Development (UPND) Gwembe Member of Parliament Attractor Malungo Chisangano has said the reported substandard of Kkoma Primary School is just a clear indication that Gwembe District has been forgotten by previous and the current Government. On Friday the 9th June, 2017, Lusaka times published a story depicting how dilapidated Kkoma Primary School is in Gwembe District where pupils are using a grass thatched School. When reached for a comment, Ms. Chisangano stated that the hazardous School class block with a big crack at Kkoma Primary school has been reported to Government through Ministry of Education many times since 2010 for Disaster Management Units (DMU) to do something but Government has turned a blind eye.
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The mood around the locker room and during postgame interviews after Sunday's loss to the Toronto Raptors was generally positive. Losing to the Raptors is not like losing to the bottom-dwelling Mavericks.
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(JTA) – Anti-Semitic messages were found painted on the wall of a synagogue in Romania.
“Holocaust Never Happened” and “All the Best” with a Star of David were painted in black and red on the outside of the Synagogue of Deportees Memorial Temple in Cluj-Napoca, in northwestern Romania.
Police were called about the graffiti on Monday by representatives of the city’s Jewish community, though the vandalism may have taken place over the weekend, according to local reports.
Though the synagogue is located on a main thoroughfare in the city, no witnesses have come forward with information about the vandalism.
Built in 1886, the synagogue was destroyed during Allied bombardments in June 1944. It was rebuilt and reinaugurated in 1947, when it was dedicated to the memory of the over 16,000 Jews deported from Cluj in May-June 1944 and exterminated in Auschwitz.
The area’s Jewish community of about 400 uses the synagogue.
Andy Brayer from ‘Get Connected Media’ is showing us new technology to help us stick to our resolutions and stay healthy in 2017.
DENVER — The City of Denver is reviewing the first application from a business seeking to be among the nation’s first legal marijuana clubs, more than a year after voters approved the bring-your-own pot clubs.
A spokesman for the Denver department that regulates marijuana businesses, Dan Rowland, says the city received an application Friday from a business called the Coffee Joint.
The location is in a light industrial area off Interstate 25.
The city began taking applications in August but businesses had to complete an extensive application and mind strict rules for club locations.
Rita Tsalyuk says she and business partner Kirill Merkulov plan a $5 entry fee. Their proposal would allow vaping or edible pot.
The city says a public hearing will be held in the next two or three months.
March 31 Ground International Development Ltd:
* It is proposed that company and possible jv partners are to establish a joint venture company in prc
* Registered capital of jv company is initially set as rmb100 million
* It is proposed that jv company will be owned beneficially as to 80% by company and as to 20% by possible jv partners
* JV company will be principally engaged in development of a cultural-tourism project in nanchang
* Co entered into a non-legally binding memorandum of understanding with jiangxi shengshuitang cultural tourism development
* Upon establishment, jv company will become a non-wholly owned subsidiary of company
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Tribune-Star/Mike LunsfordAutumn shades: The sun peeks through a stand of maple and hickory trees in southern Parke County in October. Tribune-Star/Mike LunsfordAutumn shades: The sun peeks through a stand of maple and hickory trees in southern Parke County in October.
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Work to remove debris is slow moving on land at Planter's Row Golf Course on Hilton Head Island between Dillon and Union Cemetery roads off US 278. The town-owned land is leased to Heritage Golf Group and has been a staging ground for debris shortly after the storm. Debris processing operations at Honey Horn and Chaplin Community Park have been completed.
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You might hear fighter jets in the skies above the region this week. The 180th Fighter Wing of the Ohio Air National Guard says they’ll conduct training flights over northwest Ohio through Thursday. A release from the Guard says jets are taking off and landing from the base in Swanton until around 10 p.m. each day.
Pilots must conduct night operations as a part of their readiness training.
OTTAWA, Ont. – Ottawa Police are searching for an ex-truck driver who has gone missing.
According to reports, Nicole Lenz, 43, was last seen on February 4 at around 8:30 p.m. in Ottawa near Carling Avenue and Merivale Road. She was a patient at the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre.
Lenz is Caucasian, 5’6” with brown hair and brown eyes.
Her husband of 20 years, Ioannis Ziegler, a truck driver, is currently reaching out to the trucking community to help locate her. He has placed missing person flyers with photos of Lenz up and down the Trans-Canada Highway in an effort to help locate her. Ziegler says his wife has no identification, cell phone, or money on her person.
Ziegler added he believes his wife could be with other truck drivers as being an ex-driver herself, she feels very comfortable around big rigs.
Anyone who know where Lenz could be is urged to called the Ottawa Police Service Missing Persons Unit at (613) 236-1222 ext. 2355.
NATIONAL CITY, Calif. – Police were pursuing a stolen car that drove the wrong-way on South Bay highways Monday.
National City and Chula Vista police started following the driver a stolen car at E. 20th Street and Lanoitan Avenue in National City just before 1 p.m. They chased the driver until he started going the wrong way on state Route 54 and Interstate 805.
Both agencies said the suspect exited the highway and drove on neighborhood streets.
SkyFOX was flying above the area the suspect was last seen, but as of 1:15 p.m. there was no sign of the driver.
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RICHMOND, Va. _ These Virginia lotteries were drawn Wednesday:
02-21-23-25-26
(two, twenty-one, twenty-three, twenty-five, twenty-six)
Estimated jackpot: $283 million
8-4-6
(eight, four, six)
5-7-2-1
(five, seven, two, one)
Estimated jackpot: $70 million
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About Age Well/Heneiddio'n dda (Nefyn Centre)
Nefyn is one of many centres that has been developed to be utilised by Age Cymru to provide a number of activities. However, if you don't fancy doing an awful lot then please feel free to drop in for a cuppa and a chat. Activities include (to name a few): Tai Chi, indoor bowls, bingo, yoga, crafts, cooking, local history, computer training, open days and much more. Activities are developed within the centre depending on the need and availability of mentors / tutors. Each centre is different and unique to the needs of the members.
Over a lunch in 2012, friends and serial entrepreneurs Jason Johnson and Yves Behar swapped stories about changing their housecleaning services but never getting their house keys back.
“We both said, ‘There’s got to be a better way to give people access to your home, and then revoke it,’ ” Mr. Johnson says. On the spot, they dreamed up a smart lock, and August Home Inc. was born.
Their solution goes beyond keypad-based...
Ever wonder what to do with those leftovers in your refrigerator? Well, Chef Sam Choy always seems to know how to turn them into something new and exciting.
This Sunday, Chef Sam and John Veneri will visit the Kepo`o Family in Kapolei. Sam helps them with their leftovers after receiving an anonymous tip on KHON2.com. He creates a delicious appetizer with leftover Korean food and john sings karaoke.
It’s a fun episode featuring:
-Taegu Lettuce Wraps
-Steak Ziti
-Salad with Pizza Croutons
Here’s Sam Choy’s cooking secret to how to clean and prepare lettuce!
Don’t forget to tune into Sam Choy’s in the Kitchen every Sunday at 6:30 p.m.
A former New Jersey police officer convicted of causing a wrong-way crash that killed a fellow officer and another friend has been sentenced to up to 25 years in prison.
Kansas guitarist Rich Williams will perform with the band Dec. 13 at Memorial Auditorium at the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts. Kevin Winter Getty Images
Titans head coach Mike Mularkey confirmed Monday that Mariota (knee) is expected to practice Wednesday and play in Sunday's game in San Francisco, Cameron Wolfe of ESPN.com reports.
Per Wolfe, Mularkey is hopeful that Mariota's minor knee sprain won't impact his mobility in the coming weeks. The third-year quarterback was able to play through the injury without missing a snap in Sunday's 12-7 loss to the Cardinals, though his performance -- 159 passing yards, 11 rushing yards and two interceptions -- was the furthest thing from encouraging. It's also worth noting that this is the same left knee Mariota wears a brace on, having previously suffered MCL injuries in 2013 at Oregon and again in 2015 as a rookie. While he doesn't seem to be in danger of missing a game, his practice participation will be monitored closely throughout the week.
Prakash Gaba of prakashgaba.com told CNBC-TV18, " Cadila Healthcare is a closer to the support but if one wants to buy, wait for a while. If it dips, buy on dips. Closer to Rs 330-340 would be ideal to buy."At 15:12 hrs Cadila Healthcare was quoting at Rs 355.25, down Rs 1.00, or 0.28 percent on the BSE.The share touched its 52-week high Rs 429.45 and 52-week low Rs 285.02 on 01 November, 2016 and 06 January, 2016, respectively.
WASHINGTON — Federal environmental regulators say they’ll consult with states on managing contamination from a range of long-used non-stick coatings.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said Monday it would hold a May summit with state officials. The session will focus on a family of industrial chemicals used for decades in everything from non-stick pans to food wrappers to bags for microwaveable popcorn. The chemicals are known as perfluoralkyls and polyfluoralkyls, or PFAs. Studies now link long-term exposure to the industrial chemicals to increased risks of cancer, hormone changes and other disturbances.
Researchers say water supplies serving millions of Americans show potentially dangerous levels of the contaminants.
The EPA says it will use input from state officials to develop a new management plan for the chemicals this year.
TORONTO — Raptors president Masai Ujiri made a plea for Torontonians to come together and support one another in the wake of the horrific van attack that killed 10 and left 15 injured.
Ujiri addressed the media after practice Tuesday, urging people not to be afraid and asking them "to believe in our city."
Ujiri, a native of Nigeria, says he brags about Toronto everywhere he goes, calling it the safest place and the best city in the world. That will not change, he said.
He said Toronto's strength is its diversity.
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CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — The Atlantic Coast Pipeline project received another key federal regulatory approval Friday, according to officials with Dominion Energy.
May 3 Kinaxis Inc
* Kinaxis Inc. reports fiscal first quarter 2017 results
* Qtrly revenue totaled $32.5 million, up 20%
* Q1 earnings per share $0.12
* Sees FY 2017 annual total revenue to be in range of $140 million to $144 million
* Kinaxis Inc sees full year 2017 annual adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of total revenue to be between 25% and 27% of total revenue
* Sees FY 2017 annual subscription revenue to grow 26% to 28%
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.21, revenue view $32.6 million -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Kinaxis Inc qtrly adjusted earnings per share $0.23
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About Saturday Social Club
This weekly Saturday social group provides company and support for people in the earlier stages of dementia. A range of activities are offered, including dominoes, quizzes, memory games, card-making or one-to-one conversation. Women attending are able to have their nails painted, while men can enjoy watching sport, if they wish to, on television. Contact the office for information. An appointment would need to be made first before attending the club to assess any risks.
Von Miller’s cleats are for sale.
They’re not game-worn cleats, but they are the same kind of cleats that Miller wears on Sundays. adidas calls them the “FREAK Ultra – Von Miller Edition cleats.”
“Showcasing Von’s personality and style on and off the field, the latest edition of the revolutionary FREAK Ultra cleats, featuring BOOST, were designed with insights and inspirations from the six-time NFL Pro Bowler and Super Bowl 50 MVP,” the apparel company said in a press release.
The cleats went on sale last Friday and cost $180.
California looks beautiful like never before this year. After times of drought, a 'super bloom' of flowers is making hilly regions of California look gorgeous.
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- Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has approved investment of Lotus Cam Ranh Golf Course project in the south-central province of Khanh Hoa.The 27-hole golf course project will cover an area of 90 ha in Cam Ranh city’s Cam Nghia ward.The project will be divided into three phases and cost 600 billion VND (26.9 million USD). Of the figure, half will be from KN Cam Ranh Co, the project investor, and the rest from mobilised capital.The first phase includes construction of a nine-hole golf course, a training golf course and service facilities by the end of this year.Next year, the second phase will upgrade the golf course into an 18-hole course, and there will be landscaping and investment in more equipment.The golf course is expected to be completed in 2019 or by April 2020. The operation duration of the project is 50 years from the date of approval.-VNA
The Naptown BarBAYq is back for the 7th straight year, under the new management of ABC Events. Hold on to your apron because this year will blow the lid off your grill!
Here’s a sneak peak under the lid…
FOR-THE-SERIOUS foodie KCBS-sanctioned barbecue competition
People’s Choice Barbecue is back – bigger and better!
Specialty Barbecue food vendors
Kids entertainment
Live music to enjoy all day long
Tickets are on sale now, and if you act quickly, you can use the code BBQFEB17 for discount tickets until the end of February.
Saturday, May 6, 2017 | 10:00am | Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds
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Stevie Nicks, Steve Miller Band and Eddie Vedder to Play Inaugural Bourbon...
Louisville’s inaugural Bourbon and Beyond festival will bring together, music, food and whiskey for a weekend.
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CULLODEN, WV (WOWK) - Sheriff Chuck Zerkle with Cabell County Sheriff's Department tells 13 News that crews are responding to a domestic shooting in Culloden, WV.
The incident occurred in the Benedict Road area around 1:20 p.m.
Officials say that a 5-year-old girl and her mother are dead, and a 7-old-boy was transported to a nearby hospital and is in grave condition.
The Cabell County Sheriff's Department and West Virginia State Police are responding.
We have a crew at the scene and will continue to update this story as more information becomes available.
EVANSTON, Ill. — A 25-year-old man was shot and killed in Evanston overnight.
It happened at 2:45 a.m. Monday just west of Clark on Howard.
Police say the victim was fighting with another man when he was shot in the head.
He was taken to Presence Saint Francis Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
The suspected shooter ran away.
The 25-year-old was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Investigators say they’re speaking with several witnesses.
No arrests have been made.
FORT WORTH, Texas — American Airlines plans to cut an undisclosed number of management jobs that top executives say are no longer needed more than four years after merging with US Airways.
The company says there will be a combination of layoffs and buyouts over the next several weeks.
CEO Doug Parker and President Robert Isom told management and support employees Tuesday that the company needs to be more productive for its long-term success.
American is the world’s biggest airline and has about 103,000 employees. The Fort Worth-based company earned $1.9 billion last year.
U.S. airline-industry employment has been growing for more than four years as the carriers have become consistently profitable, according to the Transportation Department.
Grant had 12 points (6-7 FG), 12 rebounds and one assist in 24 minutes during Friday's 114-100 loss to New Orleans.
Grant had his second consecutive solid outing, finishing with just his second double-double of the season. With Andre Roberson (knee) ruled out for the remainder of the season, Grant will likely see some additional run depending on the needs of the team on any given night. He brings plenty of energy off the bench and while he will not produce the defensive stats that Roberson did, he will be valuable to the team as they make a push for the playoffs. This being said, he should really only be owned in deeper formats.
A Chitungwiza man appeared in court on Tuesday for allegedly assaulting another man and firing his gun following a misunderstanding.
Kenneth Soka (25) appeared before Chitungwiza magistrate Mr Gideon Ruvetsa facing three counts of assault, pointing a firearm and negligence or recklessly discharge of firearm.
He pleaded not guilty to the charges.
The prosecutor Mr Tendai Katonha alleged that on February 9 this year, at around 7:30am at TelOne car park in Zengeza 2, Richard Piyo was ordered to safeguard the vehicle by his brother Freddie Piyo.
Soka, who owns the vehicle, approached Richard and demanded to know why he was interfering in his domestic affairs.
He assaulted him.
Soka took out a gun from his waist and pointed it at Richard.
He allegedly fired a shot in the air, forcing Richard to plead for mercy.
Richard reported the matter to the police, leading to Soka’s arrest. The Herald
Krejci (upper body) participated in the Bruins' morning skate in advance of Monday's game against the Senators, Joe Haggerty of CSN New England reports.
Krejci, who has missed the first two games of the Bruins' first-round playoff series, thus appears to be trending in the right direction as Game 3 approaches. Supporting that notion is that the slick center worked with the team's power play unit Monday morning. Moreover, Krejci, who skated on a trio with Drew Stafford and David Backes, relayed that he feels "way better" than he did when the series opened up last week. Ultimately, Krejci will be a game-time decision for Monday's contest, per coach Bruce Cassidy.
The man killed in a motorcycle crash late Tuesday night at I-90 and Highway 2 had only been riding a motorcycle for two weeks, according to Washington State Patrol.
The man killed in the crash, Dave McClave, was well-known in Spokane's music community and frequently played at local bars and music venues. His friends and bandmates say they want to remember him as the fun loving person he was.
"He would have wanted us to immediately make him stand out, make him shine, make him glow. That's what we're doing for him. He was the best friend anybody could have and I'm sure everyone agrees," said Monika Kozmik.
Troopers say they're still not sure why McClave went off the roadway, but they say it's a tragic reminder for riders to stay alert and out of blind spots when you hit the road.
Anaheim Ducks goalie John Gibson deflects the puck as Philadelphia Flyers right winger Dale Weise attacks during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Anaheim, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017. Anaheim Ducks goalie John Gibson deflects the puck as Philadelphia Flyers right winger Dale Weise attacks during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Anaheim, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017.
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Lauren Conrad is celebrating the new year by announcing she’s expecting a baby.
The 30-year-old former star of MTV’s “Laguna Beach” and “The Hills” posted a picture of her sonogram on Instagram on Monday with the note, “I have a feeling 2017 is going to be the best year yet.”
This will be the first child for Conrad and her 36-year-old musician husband, William Tell. The couple married in 2014.
Since leaving TV, Conrad has worked as a fashion designer and launched a homeware line.
Making a New Year’s resolution and sticking to it is easier said than done. Here’s what you need to succeed in 2017.
Washington (CNN) Michael Avenatti, the lawyer representing adult film actress Stormy Daniels, alleged in an interview with CNN's Jake Tapper on Wednesday that Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump's longtime personal attorney, had recorded "inappropriate" conversations.
In the same interview, Avenatti also alleged Trump is among the people on the recordings.
Earlier on Wednesday, Avenatti dropped his request to participate in the court battle tied to the FBI raid of Cohen's hotel and office after a federal judge said that in order to be admitted into the New York proceedings, he would need to "stop your publicity tour."
Addressing the media, Avenatti then told reporters there had been "a shocking admission" in court, saying Cohen's lawyer "admitted that there are audio recordings that Michael Cohen was taking for years."
Avenatti is now calling for the public release of any recordings made by Cohen.
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The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Friday suspended Brazil's national Olympics committee head after his arrest for allegedly arranging more than US$2 million (1.53 million pounds) in bribes to get the IOC to pick Rio de Janeiro to host the 2016 games.
ZURICH: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Friday suspended Brazil's national Olympics committee head after his arrest for allegedly arranging more than US$2 million (1.53 million pounds) in bribes to get the IOC to pick Rio de Janeiro to host the 2016 games.
In addition to Carlos Arthur Nuzman's provisional suspension, the Swiss-based IOC also suspended the Brazilian Olympic Committee and froze all IOC payments to the body. The IOC said Brazil's athletes would not be affected, allowing them to compete in the 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea.
(Reporting by John Miller; Editing by Michael Shields)
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SEATTLE – You know it’s summertime in Western Washington when the Washington State Department of Transportation announces major construction projects.
The agency’s plan is to rehabilitate nearly 22-miles of Interstate-5 through a series of weekend lane closures between Kent and Seattle over the next three years.
The closures will happen mostly at night, according to WSDOT, and will replace concrete panels and resurface the northbound lanes of the freeway.
While northbound lanes of I-5 will remain open at all times, the agency is warning drivers the number of open lanes may be severely limited.
Many other construction projects are scheduled this summer across the Puget Sound region.
Meeker Sharkey & Hurley, a New Jersey-based provider of personal and commercial insurance, employee benefits and risk management services, has hired Dan Henry as vice president of business development.
In this role, he is responsible for new business across the firm’s Employee Benefits and Commercial Property-Casualty Insurance divisions.
Prior to joining Meeker, Henry was a consultant for Buckingham Insurance, where he focused on benefits insurance. Previously, he managed employee benefits for ADP’s major market accounts, where he consulted executives on their human capital management strategies. As director of sales for Coventry First LLC, he developed and maintained key relationships within the insurance, legal, tax and trust communities.
Meeker Sharkey & Hurley specializes in providing insurance for nonprofit and healthcare agencies as well as for mid-market businesses in the Tri-State region.
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The meeting was chaired by Salem Obaid Al Hossan Al Shamsi chairman of Sharjah Sports Club, with the participation of Mohammed Juma Bin Hindi, Vice President, and the attendance of all members of the Board.
The United States has revoked the visitors' visas of six prominent Jamaicans, including three senior attorneys, in what sources say is a shot across the bow of the Andrew Holness-led administration over its failure to cancel the spectrum licence granted to Symbiote Investments Limited, which trades as Caricel. "The US is adamant that Caricel is not fit and proper to operate a spectrum licence and has made it clear to the administration that it will take action if the licence is not revoked," a senior government source told The Sunday Gleaner yesterday as he confirmed that the visas were cancelled.
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Former world number one golfer Tiger Woods had five different drugs in his system when he was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence in May, according to an ESPN report on Monday.
ESPN, which cited a copy of the toxicology report, said Woods had Hydrocodone, the generic form of a painkiller branded as Vicodin; Hydromorphone, a painkiller known as Dilaudid; Alprazolam, a mood and sleep drug known as Xanax; Zolpidem, a sleep drug known as Ambien; and Delta-9 carboxy THC, the active ingredient in marijuana, in his system.
It is not known if Woods had prescriptions for all of the medications. Medical marijuana is legal in Florida.
A request made by Reuters to the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office for a copy of the toxicology report was not returned.
Woods, who is second on the all-time list with 14 major titles, checked into a clinic in June for treatment to help deal with prescription drugs.
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Fresh Perspective Art Collective, the Wisconsin Black Historical Society, and members of Wisconsin Urban Wood are pleased to present a group exhibition honoring Milwaukee’s most influential black citizens. “Urban Heroes, Urban Wood” will run from February 17 to March 17, 2017, at the Wisconsin Black Historical Society and Museum, located at 2620 W. Center St., in Milwaukee.
An opening reception will be held on Friday, February 17, from 3-6 p.m. Both the exhibit and opening reception are free of charge.
The Wisconsin Black Historical Society is open Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Learn more at www.wbhsm.org. For more information on Fresh Perspective Art Collective, visit www.facebook.com/freshperspectiveart. New to the concept of Wisconsin Urban Wood? Check out www.wisconsinurbanwood.org.
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Crystal Palace striker Christian Benteke is reportedly the subject of a £40m bid from Chinese Super League club Beijing Guoan.
The 26-year-old previously snubbed advances from an unnamed Chinese side in January 2016 before pursuing a move to Selhurst Park in the summer.
According to The Sun, the Belgian international has been offered a second chance to join the Asian mega-spenders this month.
Guoan are said to have tabled a £40m offer for the former Reds striker which would see him earn a 160 percent increase on his current £100,000 weekly wages.
Shanghai SIPG and Shanghai Shenhua have secured big-money deals for Oscar and Carlos Tevez respectively this month, and the Capital outfit will seek to match them with the capture of Benteke.
Benteke has netted eight goals in 17 outings for Crystal Palace this term.
LAHORE: The Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board, Sheharyar Mohammad Khan, has relieved Basit Ali from his duties in regard to the Women Team’s head coach and Chairman National Junior selection committee in the after math of Basit’s slapping of a former international cricketer Mehmood Hamid on the side lines of a match of national one day cricket tournament at Karachi.
“The Chairman’s decision came after he had separate meetings with Basit Ali and Mahmood Hamid in Karachi following an alleged brawl between the two, few days ago. Although the two had reconciled, Basit Ali admitted to an intent to physically harm Mahmood Hamid, ” said spokesman of PCB here on Monday.
The Chairman has accordingly withdrawn Basit Ali from the currently sensitive assignments with the woman’s and junior selection committee, he added.
“However, the Chairman has noted that there would be no general ban on Basit Ali’s future coaching assignments with PCB or other teams,” he said.
VAN VLECK, Texas (AP) — Residents of a coastal area southwest of Houston are cleaning up debris after at least six tornadoes left a swath of damaged buildings.
Among the homes destroyed was one where a woman inside held tightly to her two young children.
Anthony Ovesny told KPRC-TV in Houston that his wife, Ashlie Ovesny, was home Tuesday with their children, ages 1 and 3, when a tornado touched down in Van Vleck.
The tornado flipped their mobile home and turned it to rubble. Neighbors pulled Ashlie Ovesny and the children from the debris. She’s recovering after having surgery for fractures. The children had minor injuries.
The tornado was rated an EF1, with winds of 86 to 110 mph.
An EF2 tornado with winds of 111 to 135 mph damaged subdivisions closer to Houston.
Baku. 5 July. REPORT.AZ/ On July 4 at 20:40 the Armenian armed forces subjected to fire the Alkhanli village of Fizuli region, using 82 and 120 millimeter mortars and heavy grenade launchers.
Report was informed in the press service of Azerbaijani Ministry of Defence (MoD).
As a result of this provocation of Armenia, the residents of the village Guliyeva Sakhiba Idris gizi (born in 1967), and Guliyeva Zakhra Elnur gizi (born in 2015) were killed. Guliyeva Servinaz Iltifat gizi (born in 1965), who has got fragment wounds as a result of the shelling, has been taken to the military hospital and was operated on.
The relevant international structures were informed in regard with the incident.
Due to adequate retaliatory actions undertaken by the military units of the Azerbaijan's Armed Forces located in this direction, the enemy was suppressed.
Music is one of my favorite parts of life. You can have music for sad times, happy times and relaxing times. If music did not exist, I don’t think I could have gotten to where I am in college. By far my most listened to genre is EDM (my favorite subgenre of which is deep house). However, I also love classic rock and jazz.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., April 5 Amazon.com Chief Executive Jeff Bezos said on Wednesday he is selling about $1 billion worth of Amazon stock per year to fund his Blue Origin rocket company, and expects to spend about $2.5 billion developing a rocket capable of lifting satellites and eventually people into orbit.
Blue Origin is aiming to launch paying passengers on 11-minute suborbital space rides next year, Bezos told reporters at the U.S. Space Symposium here. (Reporting By Irene Klotz; Editing by Joseph White and Chris Reese)
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WILKES-BARRE — Two additional parking options are available for Wednesday’s Old-Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration in Kirby Park, Mayor Tony George announced Tuesday.
Free parking is available at Wilkes University’s lot on Northampton Street in Kingston, next to Ralston Field, and at the Berkshire Hathaway Guard Insurance parking lot at West Market and South River streets in Wilkes-Barre.
Amusement rides will be set up in the Kirby Park parking lot, which also will be used for handicap parking only.
George said Market Street in the area of Kirby Park will be closed to vehicle traffic from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Wednesday because of expected pedestrian traffic associated with the fireworks display.
George also reminded attendees that dogs (except for service dogs) are prohibited in the park after noon on Wednesday. Alcoholic beverages, glass containers, smoking and personal fireworks (including sparklers) also are prohibited in the park.
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Falklands map mix-up embarrasses Argentine ministry
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — An Argentine government ministry has stumbled out of the gate for 2017, forced to apologize for a map that failed to show the Falklands Islands as Argentine territory.
The Social Development Ministry responded to an uproar by posting a tweet on Monday apologizing for map included in an otherwise unremarkable New Year greeting, which expressed the hope that 2017 "finds us united and in peace."
Failure to include the Falklands on the image of Argentina outraged some veterans of the country's failed 1982 attempt to conquer the British-held islands, which Argentines call the Malvinas.
A Kemper County man has been arrested for rape and incest.
53-year-old Andrew McGraw was arrested on allegations of raping a relative, identified as a vulnerable adult. The Kemper County Sheriff's Office assisted the AG's office with booking McGraw into the Kemper County jail.
McGraw had his initial appearance in court on Friday, where he was charged with one count of rape and one count of incest, and received a $100,000 bond.
If convicted, McGraw could face up to 10 years in prison on the incest charge and life on the rape charge.
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A World War II medal has been found during a police search of a Perth house.
The British military campaign medal was discovered when detectives searched the Armadale property on April 17 and they are appealing for information to find its owner.
The medal was instituted by the United Kingdom on July 8, 1943 for award to subjects of the British Commonwealth who served, specifically in North Africa between June 10, 1940 and May 12, 1943.
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang applauds during the closing session of the annual National People's Congress in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, Tuesday, March 20, 2018. Ng Han Guan AP Photo
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Two cast members from the hit show “Kinky Boots” joined Global News Morning to talk about the show and teach Mike Sobel some dance moves. The show tells the story of a struggling shoe factory that breathes new life into the family business with the help from some unlikely partners.
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) – One man is behind bars following a drug investigation in Sandersville, Georgia.
On Friday, agents with the Ocmulgee Drug Task Force, with the assistance of Washington County Sheriff’s Office and the Department of Community Supervision conducted a search on a home on Ivey Drive in Sandersville.
Inside, investigators found marijuana, cocaine, a digital scale and $680 in cash.
39-year-old Demetrius Lewis was arrested at the home and charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana and Possession with Intent to Distribute Cocaine.
More charges are possible.
The investigation is ongoing.
MOUNT BETHEL, Pa. (AP) — A musician whose songs helped teach children on ABC's "Schoolhouse Rock" has died.
His son, Chris, says 94-year-old Bob Dorough died of natural causes Monday at his home in Mount Bethel, Pennsylvania.
According to his biography, the jazz musician "set the multiplication tables to music" as musical director for the educational cartoon series between 1973 and 1985. It was revived from 1993 to 1999.
He also wrote the song "Devil May Care," which jazz great Miles Davis recorded as an instrumental version.
Dorough was born in Arkansas and raised in Texas. He headed to New York City after graduating from the University of North Texas in 1949. He eventually settled in Pennsylvania.
A funeral is tentatively scheduled for Monday in Mount Bethel.
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There is some very good news on the housing front. First it was word that the recession was officially over, now come new numbers that may have you asking if it's the right time to buy a house.
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An update on Tim Tebow's first season with the Columbia Fireflies, the New York Mets Class A affiliate. This week, Tebow and the Fireflies completed two series, the first a three-game set at home against the Hickory Crawdads and then a four-game road series against the Augusta GreenJackets.
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VARIOUS food and drink firms are celebrating after taking home prizes at the Great Hampshire Sausage and Pie Competition.
Organised by Hampshire Fare, the event presented awards to Meon Valley Butchers in Wickham, FNK Pies in Havant, Harry’s Sausages in Emsworth, Real Country Butchers and Solent Butchers in Portsmouth and Mum and Dad’s Kitchen in Southsea.
The event was originally postponed due to snow, but local butchers and producers finally got the chance to showcase their goods on March 15.
The competition attracted a record-breaking 261 entries from 46 butchers across 12 categories.
The judging took place in February at Eastleigh College.
Commercial manager of Hampshire Fare, Tracy Nash said: ‘The judges were extremely positive about the quality of this year’s entries.
‘Many of the judges have been involved in this annual competition for several years and were able to notice a real improvement in the standard of the products entered.
‘Our butchers and producers did Hampshire proud.’
Police in the North have issued a photograph of a mother who died during a family boating holiday there.
A man has been charged with murdering his 35-year-old wife Lu Na McKinney in April this year near Devenish Island in Co Fermanagh.
A court has been told the couple's children, aged 11 and 14, were the only other people on the boat on the night of their mother's death.
Detective Inspector David McGrory said: "Police are issuing a photograph of Mrs McKinney today in the hope that people will come forward with any information they have about her.
"I would like to hear from anyone who knew her or anyone who had contact with Mrs McKinney, who lived in Convoy, County Donegal, in the months preceding her death."
The PSNI or the Gardaí can be contacted with information.
Despite the controversy H&M has faced for the hoodie debacle, customers have increasingly been shopping online making the need for physical stores obsolete.
READ: Artists, Social Media Users Reinsert Black Regality Into H&M’s Controversial Ad
According to Bloomberg, the Sweden-based fashion giant plans to close 170 shops and open 390 new ones which would make it the biggest closure since 1998, nearly 20 years in the making. Essentially this means the clothing retailer will close 44 stores for every 100 it opens the site notes.
The store’s pace of growth will slow to 4.6 percent in 2018 versus an average of 12 percent between 1999 and 2017.
READ: Mother Of Controversial H&M Kid Model: “Get Over It”
This means that H&M taking preventative measures and hiring a diversity leader will become more imperative as the company shifts its focus from in-store branding to mainly online.
NORWALK, Conn. (WTNH) — A Connecticut woman is pushing for more research, support and care for women and girls suffering from concussions.
Katherine Snedaker, of Norwalk, started the organization ‘PINK Concussions.’
Snedaker says this is in response to a lack of information and research on concussions affecting females.
She has suffered 20 concussions herself.
Some studies do show that women are twice as likely to get a concussion than their male counterparts while playing the same sports and that they have more severe symptoms and take longer to recover.
TOKYO (TR) – A drunk university student caused a delay in railway services after he was seen walking along a track bed in west Tokyo on Friday, reports the Asahi Shimbun (Oct. 6).
According to the Tachikawa Police Station and the Hachioji branch of East Japan Railway, a driver of a Chuo Line train spotted the student, aged in 20s, walking long the tracks about 400 meters from JR Kunitachi Station. The driver immediately applied the emergency brakes and halted the train.
A station employee eventually apprehended the student about 200 meters from the station. He was subsequently brought onto the platform and taken into custody by police.
“I don’t know what I was doing,” the student reportedly said. The student was questioned on suspicion of violating the Railway Business Act.
The incident caused a delay to services for 19 trains on the Chuo Line for 30 minutes, inconveniencing about 15,000 passengers.
A huge power outage has been reported in Christchurch this afternoon, with much of the city affected.
A map from power provider Orion showing the areas affected by a power cut in Christchurch as of 2.15pm on February 15. Source: Supplied
Orion reports that power has been cut to almost the whole city, with 17976 customers affected, and the cut began at 2.15pm.
Police did not release specific locations where the cloned cards were used. (Source: Elizabethtown Police)
ELIZABETHTOWN, KY (WAVE) – Elizabethtown Police have asked for public’s help locating and identifying two suspects.
The department posted the photos of the suspects on Facebook Wednesday. Officials said the two subjects have been using cloned bank cards at multiple locations in Elizabethtown.
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Police did not release the specific locations where the cloned cards were used.
Anyone with information has been asked to call Hardin County Crimestoppers at 1 (800) 597-8123. The public can also reach the department via Facebook message.
Those with information can remain anonymous.
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The Regina Pats are entering their centennial season this year and are celebrating in style.
On Monday, the team announced its 100th-anniversary logo and centre ice logo for the 2017/18 season.
“We are extremely excited to celebrate 100 years of history,” said Pats COO Stacey Cattell.
“These new logos are a great representation of the centennial celebration we can’t wait to kick off this season.”
The Pats have numerous theme nights and functions planned for the season. The club is also set to move into new office space on the corner of Dewdney Avenue and Albert Street.
The Pats have set a franchise record this year with 5,000 season tickets sold.
The Pats will open up the season on Sept. 22 on the road in Brandon against the Wheat Kings and will host their home opener the next night on Sept. 23 against the Wheat Kings.
Earlier in the week we were gifted with phenomenal video footage of U2’s June 4th concert at Soldier Field.
Now, Paper Dolling Films made good on their promise and delivered the June 3rd show in its entirety as well!
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A fire at a Texas chemical plant has critically injured one person.Cresson city secretary Hannah Rhodes says nine emergency-rescue and fire departments responded to the Thursday morning blaze. She says one man remains missing, while another has been airlifted to a hospital with serious burns.It was not immediately clear what types of chemicals are manufactured at the Tri-Chem Industries plant in Cresson, about 25 miles southwest of Fort Worth. But Rhodes says emergency responders have been evacuated from the vicinity because of fears of another explosion.She said she observed black smoke in the sky from City Hall, several miles from the site.Texas Commission on Environmental Quality spokesman Brian McGovern did not immediately respond to a request for information.
Bumblebees at an increased risk of extinction, a new study says
Bumblebee populations are at an increased risk of extinction, according to a new study by a environmental science professor at University of Guelph.
Nigel Raine says bumblebee queens that are exposed to pesticide are 26 per cent less likely to lay eggs to start a colony.
“It was a bigger impact than I was expecting. And our modeling suggests it could have a major impact on population persistence and increases the chances a population could go extinct,” said Raine in an interview with The Canadian Press.
The professor’s findings were published Monday in the journal Nature Ecology and Evolution. The release comes at a time when bumblebee populations are on the decline worldwide, and scientists are trying to understand why.
Bees are crucial to agriculture. Published reports suggest about a third of the crops eaten by humans depend on insect pollination, with bees responsible for about 80 per cent of that figure.
We also reported that Mr Chandler had helped President Vladimir Putin to take control of Russian energy giant Gazprom. In fact, Mr Chandler is a New Zealand national.
He is not and never has been a Russian tycoon. While Mr Chandler through Sovereign Global held shares in Gazprom, it was from a time well before President Putin gained power in the Russian Federation.
Mr Chandler states, and we accept, that he did not actively or knowingly help President Putin gain control of Gazprom, which was the unforeseeable outcome of the minority shareholders’ lobbying to which Mr Chandler had been a part.
The Legatum Institute Foundation, a charity registered in the UK, has many donors including Mr Chandler, but none of them is Russian.
Mr Chandler was unaware of any involvement by the Legatum Institute Foundation in supporting Messrs Johnson and Gove prior to the 2017 budget.
We are happy to set the record straight and apologise to Mr Chandler for the errors made in the article.
MOSCOW (AP) - Exit poll say that Vladimir Putin has won the presidential election with more than 70 percent of the vote.
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (AP) — The aerialist wife of daredevil Nik Wallenda is preparing for a stunt that will have her hanging by her teeth from a helicopter over Niagara Falls.
Thursday morning’s performance comes on the fifth anniversary of Nik Wallenda’s televised high-wire walk over Niagara Falls.
Plans call for Erendira (AR’-en-deer-uh) Wallenda to be tethered by her waist as she performs a series of maneuvers on a hoop suspended from a helicopter 300 feet (91 meters) above the water. At one point she’ll hang from her toes. At another, her teeth.
The Wallendas say the stunt will break a height record Nik Wallenda set in 2011 when he hung by his teeth 250 feet (76 meters) above Silver Dollar City in Branson, Missouri.
The Niagara County Legislature set aside $35,000 for the act last month.
Hungary's Dec farm PPI -4.7 pct y/y -stats
BUDAPEST, Feb 15 Hungarian agricultural producer prices fell by an annual 4.7 percent in December after a 5.5 percent decline in November, the Central Statistics Office (KSH) said on Wednesday.
After celebrating their 40th anniversary in 2017, Wire will release reissues of their first three studio albums: 1977’s Pink Flag, 1978’s Chairs Missing, and 1979’s 154. Each will come as a special multi-CD set with an 80-page hardback book, featuring writings from music journalist Jon Savage and actor and writer Graham Duff, and fresh interviews with the band. Pink Flag is a two-CD set, while Chairs Missing and 154 are three disc sets; additional discs will highlight B-sides, demos, and shelved tracks. The multi-disc deluxe editions drop May 18, while standard remasters of the three albums drop June 22.
The band premiered an out-of-print single edit of the Chairs Missing cut “Outdoor Miner” on Rolling Stone today to coincide with the news. Hear “Outdoor Miner” below, and read more about the reissues on the band’s site.
WASHINGTON — Police say two men have been arrested for their role in a violent altercation outside the Turkish ambassador's residence during a visit to Washington by Turkey's president last month.
The Metropolitan Police Department said in a brief statement that Sinan Narin had been arrested in Virginia on an aggravated assault charge.
It said Eyup Yildirim had been arrested in New Jersey on charges of assault with significant bodily injury and aggravated assault.
The department released no further details about the suspects but said additional information would be available Wednesday.
Police officers and firefighters are investigating after a suspicious package was found at the Asheville Regional Airport Friday morning, according to an airport spokesperson.
Tina Kinsey said the airport’s police and fire teams are responding to an area where a suspicious package was found and have requested mutual aid from Buncombe County.
Kinsey said no passengers were affected as of 8 a.m. and a flight due to arrive at 8:30 a.m. was expected to land as scheduled.
Kinsey said the investigation was ongoing more details would be released when they become available.
Travelers should check their flight status before arriving at the airport.
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St. Stephen – This blizzard is not over.
That’s the latest from the EMO regional coordinator based on information from Environment and Climate Change Canada.
In his 4 p.m. storm update, Brent Whelan stated the track of the storm has continuously changed throughout the day.
“While early estimates had the storm slowly breaking along the coast after 1900hrs today (7 p.m.) , the backend has swung westward which will bring more snow to southern Charlotte County.
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“This will likely delay the resumption of snow removal operations.”
Snow plows were pulled from the highways just before noon today because of safety concerns because of low visibility due to increasingly high winds.
Zimbabwean Darlington Munhuwani has been named Allianz Ghana chief executive officer responsible for non-life insurance.
According to Ghanaian media, he succeeds Patrick Prado who is taking on a new created role in the group.
"We are fortunate to have in Darlington Munhuwani a dynamic, truly pan-African insurance expert on board to lead our future growth and build our brand in Ghana, already one of our most important markets in the continent and with so much potential," said Coenraad Vrolijk, Allianz's regional CEO for Africa.
Munhuwani is an insurance practitioner with over 25 years' experience gained in Botswana, Swaziland, Zambia, Zimbabwe and South Africa.
He joins Allianz from Aon where he was the Regional Director/Controller responsible for Global and Multinational clients.
An associate of the Insurance Institute of South Africa (AIISA), Munhuwani completed the Program for Management Development from the Gordon Institute of Business Science / University of Pretoria.
YORKSHIRE'S Rochelle Morris and Olivia Winning will both face Swedish opposition in the first round of match play in the Ladies’ British Open Amateur Championship at Pyle & Kenfig in South Wales.
Woodsome Hall's Morris shot rounds of 74 73 in stroke play qualifying and will face Linnea Johansson for a place in the last 32.
Rotherham's Winning added a 77 to her opening 72 and plays Maja Stark.
Johansson shot the same scores as Morris while Stark qualified in fifth place with rounds of 72 69.
Morris was two under par through 14 holes in her second round before some late slips.
Winning also dropped shots toward the end of her round, but both will be encouraged by the fact they each had seven birdies during qualifying.
Such golf augurs well for the match play stages.
BAHAWALPUR-Lt-Gen Sher Afgun, Corps Commander Bahawalpur inaugurated Jashn-e-Bahawalpur, which will continue till October 14. The inaugural ceremony was held at polo ground in Noor Mahal. The colourful event started with national anthem while students of different educational institutions presented beautiful march past. Cultural contingent enthralled the audience with a stunning folk show. The Jashn-e-Bahawalpur, declared open for citizens, aims at promoting national integration, cohesion, local heritage, art and culture.
The festival will feature various activities like walk, sports competitions, cultural stalls and art and literary festival.
NEWARK, Del. The Federal Reserve should consider selling bonds when it decides to reduce its $4.5 trillion balance sheet, a hawkish Fed official said on Tuesday, adding he would like the U.S. central bank to begin the process this year.
"I'd like to see it this year," Richmond Fed President Jeffrey Lacker, who retires from the Fed in September, said at a University of Delaware gathering of local business and finance members. "We ought to give thought to asset sales."
The Fed's stated plan is to let the bonds naturally mature or run off, when the time comes to reduce the portfolio.
(Reporting by Jonathan Spicer; Editing by Meredith Mazzilli)
There is only one Shane Mumford, but the former Greater Western Sydney ruckman himself says the Giants needn't worry because his replacements "will step up".
Mumford was one of the AFL's premier ruckmen during his four-year stint with the Giants and the club would do well to mirror his impact with their replacement.
Rory Lobb Photo: Jay Cronan / Fairfax Media
Rory Lobb is in the box seat to take the reins when the Giants open their season against the Western Bulldogs at Manuka Oval on Sunday.
Mumford has taken on a mentoring role to coach the club's ruck stocks and says Lobb "has got a real challenge on his hands" with Dawson Simpson nipping at his heels and Matt Flynn waiting in the wings.
Lobb stands at 206cm and provides plenty of help up forward but there are doubts surrounding his fitness as he deals with the hangover of repeated groin injuries.
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TOWN OF LaGRANGE — The Walworth County Sheriff’s Office is requesting assistance from the public with the identification of two male subjects wanted in questioning for criminal trespassing and attempted burglary.
Sheriff’s deputies responded to a residence in the Town of LaGrange on Friday, August 11th shortly before midnight for a report of a burglary in progress.
Officials say they received information that two subjects were observed riding bicycles to the complainant’s home and attempting to gain entry to the residence. Upon arrival of deputies the area was extensively checked, but the suspects were not located.
The public is encouraged to contact the Sheriff’s Office with any information regarding this investigation. You can also telephone Crime Stoppers anonymously at 262-723-2677.
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — New Oklahoma football coach Lincoln Riley has hired Ruffin McNeill as assistant head coach and defensive tackles coach.
Riley and McNeill go way back. Riley was offensive coordinator at East Carolina for five seasons while McNeill was the head coach, and the two had previously worked together at Texas Tech. McNeill was assistant head coach and defensive line coach at Virginia last season.
Calvin Thibodeaux, who has spent the last two seasons as Oklahoma's defensive line coach, now will focus on defensive ends. Riley said he plans to finalize other coaching staff titles in the coming days.
The 33-year-old Riley was promoted from offensive coordinator to head coach last week after longtime coach Bob Stoops abruptly stepped down.
The school announced the move on Wednesday.
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Group requests stay of Mountain Valley Pipeline construction
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A citizen group says an environmental project manager for the government has been wrongly signing off on the construction of the Mountain Valley Pipeline.
The Charleston Gazette-Mail reported Saturday that Bold Alliance says the project manager at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission lacks the authority to approve construction. It says the commission also can't delegate approval authority to Paul Friedman.
The group previously asked the commission to rehear notices to proceed signed by Friedman between January and February. The request was denied May 4. Bold Alliance lawyer Carolyn Elefant has since asked the court to rehear the case and issue a stay of construction. Mountain Valley Pipeline filed a motion to dismiss the request last week.
The newspaper reports a spokeswoman for the commission would not comment on the litigation.
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TORONTO — Environment Canada issued special weather statements for much of southern Ontario on Sunday as the region experienced a blast of winter weather.
It says the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area could be blanketed by snow on Sunday afternoon as an Arctic cold front was expected to cross the region.
A possible “brief burst” of heavy snow could potentially reduce visibility for drivers that day, the agency says, while a steadier snowfall is expected to hit that area on Monday leaving the ground covered in five to 10 centimetres.
Meanwhile, Environment Canada predicts that eastern Ontario will be hit by about 12 centimetres of snow associated with an Alberta clipper on Monday night.
And the Barrie, Ont., area was the subject of a weather warning early Sunday.
Environment Canada says snow squalls were affecting the region, reducing visibility to near-zero and coating the ground in 15 to 20 centimetres of snow in some areas.
David, say something. Return to Legion's reality when the new season premieres April 3 on FX.
If you have an email account and have used it to subscribe to literally anything, there's a good chance you've received anywhere from 3 to 300 "privacy policy updates" regarding the implementation of the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). In the spirit of service, ​Walter butchery in Salzburg, Austria got in on the action:
The translation, roughly (via Google Translate):
In our butchery, we sometimes ask your name and remember which meat is your favorite. If that is not right for you, upon entering the butchery say loudly: I DO NOT AGREE!! We will act in the future as if we do not know you.
You still might not want to know how the sausage gets made, but at least it won't contain your personal data.
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FOLEY, Ala. (WKRG) — A Foley High School student is in custody on arson charges after police say he set a fire Friday morning inside a restroom at the school.
Foley Fire Chief Joey Darby says the fire was small and extinguished quickly. The main damage was from thick black smoke.
Students spent about two hours outside of the building as crews extinguished the fire and began cleanup. No injuries were reported.
News 5 expects to get more information later today from the Foley Police Department.
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Bharat Ane Nenu director Koratala Siva heaped praises on Mahesh Babu. He posted a picture on Instagram with a caption that read, "My love and respect to our superstar @urstrulyMahesh for his trust on me. And my sincere thanks to @dvventertainment @kiaraaliaadvani @prakashraj_official nd the entire team of #BharatAneNenu for their support in this extraordinary journey."
Chargers: Linebacker Denzel Perryman left the field on a cart after Los Angeles’ first defensive series with a left ankle injury. The Chargers were crushed by injuries in each of the past two seasons, and Perryman is expected to call the plays as their starting middle linebacker this fall. He returned to the sideline in the second half on crutches with his foot in a walking boot. “I’m not sure how bad it is right now,” Lynn said.
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"Picture the scene. A dozen glasses of different, unidentified wines lined up on the table in front of you. No idea of who made them, where they're from, how much they cost. All you have to go on is what your eyes and nose and palate tell you as you swirl, sniff, sip, and scribble tasting notes." Source, Australian Financial Review
A York County man has been charged with allegedly raping a college student. Officials say 19-year old Nathan Yanklelov of Stewartstown is also charged with sexual assault and involuntary deviate sexual intercourse following an incident last November in a York College dorm room.
Trump promises ‘new revelations’ on Russian hacking
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump says that he knew “things that other people don’t know” about the Russian hacking. He promised that the information would be revealed “on Tuesday or Wednesday”. Speaking outside his Palm Beach, Florida club, Mar-a-Lago during the New Year party, Trump who expressed lingering skepticism about intelligence assessments of Russian interference in…
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Baku. 9 May. REPORT.AZ/ An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.4 tremored the Pacific Ocean close Japanese prefecture of Okinawa, Report informs referring to Gazeta.Ru.
Center of the quake was 10 km under surface.
The seismic tremors from were felt in the prefecture of Okinawa.
No casualties and tsunami threat are reported.
UNILORIN shops for new Vice Chancellor
The candidate must be a distinguished professor of not less than 10 years in one of the disciplines offered by the university.
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Dash Price Technical Analysis – Can DASH/USD Stay Above $150?
Key Highlights Dash price struggled to break the $190-200 resistance area once again versus the US Dollar, and moved down. There is a crucial support area at $150 and a major bullish trend line with support at $155 on the hourly chart of DASH/USD (data feed from Poloniex). As long as the pair is above … Continue reading Dash Price Technical Analysis – Can DASH/USD Stay Above $150?
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God knew what he was doing when he brought Clavel DeVries into this world on June 14, 1934 — born to Ward and Ilhone Vander Griend, joining big sister Robin and being there when Sylvia and Mike were born. Clavel led a full, adventurous life surrounded by friends everywhere she went. Whether you knew her…
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A Texas couple whose 5-year-old daughter died in a crash involving a driver who was allegedly using Apple's FaceTime video chatting app is suing the tech company.The lawsuit filed this month in Santa Clara Superior Court accuses Apple of not implementing iPhone features that would automatically disable FaceTime based on technology that calculates highway speeds.Apple hasn't responded to the lawsuit and didn't immediately respond to an email Saturday seeking comment.Moriah Modisette was killed in a 2014 Christmas Eve accident near Dallas. The lawsuit obtained by California television KTLA claims police found FaceTime running on the iPhone of the driver who struck the Modisette family at 65 mph.The family claims Apple knew the risks of using FaceTime while driving because the company patented "lock-out" technology in 2008.
Lancashire Police said on March 18 that a driver was due in court on “numerous offences” after a member of the public alerted them to a car seen driving on the M55 with a front tyre missing.Tom Davis recorded this footage of the car. He told Storyful: “We had passed the car earlier down the road … we decided to film it for evidence as he came past us.” Credit: Tom Davis via Storyful
Massachusetts gas prices up 7 cents per gallon
BOSTON (AP) — A combination of increased demand and lower oil inventories has driven up the cost of a gallon of gasoline in Massachusetts by 7 cents in the past week.
AAA Northeast reports Monday that its weekly price survey found self-serve regular selling for an average of $2.67 per gallon.
That's still 9 cents lower than the national per-gallon average, but 35 cents higher than the Massachusetts price a year ago.
AAA found self-serve, regular selling for as low as $2.53 and as high as $2.99 per gallon.
An organization spokeswoman says if the current trend of higher demand and declining supply continues, drivers are likely to see even higher prices at the pump.
PHILADELPHIA – JULY 4, 2018 – Philadelphia 76ers Head Coach Brett Brown announced today that the team has signed NBA Draft 2018 first-round pick Landry Shamet. Per team policy, terms of the deals were not disclosed.
Shamet was selected No. 26 overall after a pair collegiate seasons at Wichita State. A product of Kansas City, Missouri, he averaged 14.9 points, 5.2 assists and 3.2 rebounds in 31.7 minutes per game in his redshirt sophomore season at Wichita State. The 6-foot-4 guard led the American Athletic Conference (AAC) in assists (166), ranked second in three-point percentage (.442) and his .825 free-throw percentage ranked fourth in the conference.
Islamic State says leader's son killed in Syria
BEIRUT (AP) — Islamic State media outlets are reporting that the son of the group's leader has been killed fighting Syrian government forces.
The announcement of the death of the young son of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi appeared on the group's social media accounts late Tuesday. It included a picture of a young boy carrying a rifle and identified him as Huthaifa al-Badri.
The statement did not specify when he was killed. It said he was an elite fighter who was killed while fighting Syrian and Russia troops at a power station in the central Homs province.
Al-Baghdadi has been reported killed or wounded on a number of occasions but is widely believed to still be alive. IS has been driven from nearly all the territory it once controlled in Syria and Iraq.
Galaxy Battles Dota World Season 2, to be held at the Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan in January 2018, aims to break the the highest number of crowd attendance in an electronic-sports (e-sports) tournament Guiness World Record .
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“So the indoor stadium (Philippine Arena) actually has a maximum capacity of 60,000 and we’re targeting to fill the whole stadium,” said Malaysian general manager Ian Tan of Fall out Gaming and Purpose Win during Friday’s news conference at the Samsung Hall in SM Aura in Taguig City.
“If I’m not mistaken, the current record holder is approximately 45, 000 capacity crowd,” he added.
The regional invitational qualifiers and the open qualifiers of the tournament will be played in China, Southeast Asia, Europe, Commonwealth of Independent States, North America and South America. The qualifying period will determine the top eight qualifying slots for the Galaxy Battles qualifiers.
The tournament offers a total of $1 million cash prizes.
This is an experiment that I hope will catch on. Biannual (first weekday of Jan and July). Equity offered should be 20% or more; since this isn't about hiring. Use the following format: - Project Name - Single-line Project Description - Equity offered to co-founder (%) - Time spent to date (Person-days) - Estimated effort required to reach alpha (Person-days) - Links to the project if any - Technology, Frameworks, Skills etc: (eg: "DevOps, Docker, Go" or "Sales") - Email address (obfuscate as necessary) - Looking for Funding? How much? (optional)
Emergency services are continuing to tackle a large forest fire near the Slieve Blooms mountains this evening.
The fire was reported earlier on Wednesday afternoon between Kinnitty and Cadamstown.
A number of Fire Crews responded but it's understood the fire has since spread to a perimeter of around 300 metres.
Multiple units of Offaly Fire Services remain at the scene tackling the blaze on the ground while a number of helicopters are assisting to bring the blaze under control.
Offaly Fire Services says it is working to extinguish the fire and caution for motorists and householders is advised due to smoke and visibility issues.
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A Kiwi jewellery designer living in northern California is making some custom designs for some major celebrities.
Billy Zeeman began making dog tags for her dog, now she's making jewellery for the likes of Hillary Clinton.
TVNZ1's Seven Sharp reporter Tamati Rimene-Sproat caught up with Billy to find out what other celebrity fans she has - in the video above.
More than a decade on, Tom Tehan wants to tell his story. It's a story about the car crash that can follow school bullying - and how one man emerged from the wreckage to rebuild his life.
Green Party Candidate Constance Gadell Newton has joined Republican Lt. Gov. Mary Taylor and former Democratic State Representative Connie Pillich as the only women in the Ohio governor's race.
“We are running to protect the environment in Ohio, to bring universal health care to Ohioans and to represent the people," Newton said.
The attorney from Columbus said she won’t be beholden to corporations.
Her running mate is Brett Joseph of Northeast Ohio. He said he’s a social activist and wants to empower people in local communities who currently don’t have a voice in politics.
It’s official: The U.S. economy grew in the first quarter of the year, but slightly less than initially believed.
The gross domestic product, or GDP, rose at a 2.2% annual rate during the first three months of the year, slower than the 2.3% initially reported, the Commerce Department said on Wednesday.
The drop can be attributed to inventory growth that proved weaker than preliminary calculations suggested. The value of newly added inventories was revised downward from $33.1 billion to $20.2 billion—a large enough cut to offset the gains made by fixed investments (e.g. equipment, structures, and software), which jumped from 4.6% to 6.5%.
Also taking a modest hit: Revised increases in consumer spending (from 1.1% to 1%) as well as exports (4.8% to 4.2%). Imports, up 2.2% for the quarter, went unchanged.
Economists predict that growth will accelerate as the year progresses and reach more than 3%—a figure achieved twice in the last four quarters.
Lawmakers killing fewer bills on unrecorded votes
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia lawmakers are killing far fewer bills on unrecorded votes than they have in the past.
The Richmond Times-Dispatch reports that the percentage of bills killed without a recorded vote dropped from about 55 percent in 2017 to less than 30 percent in 2018. The figures were calculated by the nonprofit Virginia Public Access Project.
Republican Sen. Amanda Chase, who co-founded the legislative Transparency Caucus, said she's pleased that more bills are receiving recorded votes. This year the House required recorded votes in subcommittee hearings.
Both the House and the Senate also started livestreaming some committee hearings this year.
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Deer Valley Ski Resort hosted their annual torchlight parade Friday evening, Dec. 30, 2016. Locals and vacationers who attended the event were treated to hot cider, cookies and live music to accompany the performance. (Tanzi Propst/Park Record)
A retaining wall along the southbound lanes of Highway 59 at the Kirby Drive exit appears to have cracked, sending water gushing onto the freeway and blocking the road.Drivers are also stranded by high water on the northbound lanes. You can see some drivers turned in the wrong direction.Traffic is also at a standstill on the Montrose bridge over Highway 59.Tropical rains across the area caused roads to flood quickly all over town. Houston is under a flash flood watch until 4 p.m.
I think a lot of you have a different definition of “nightmare” than I do.
A new survey found that the majority of Americans have had a NIGHTMARE about work. But the most common nightmare is . . . having sex with a coworker.
Here are the eight most-common work nightmares, and how many of us have had them.
1. Sex with a coworker, 60%.
2. Being late, 47%.
3. Screwing up a project, 34%.
4. Getting fired, 21%.
5. Being naked at work, 19%.
6. Fighting with your boss, 17%.
7. Getting lost in the office, 9%.
8. KILLING your boss, 4%. Yikes. This survey took a quick, dark left turn.
This March 4, 2016 photo shows a skier at the Rusutsu resort in Hokkaido, Japan. Hokkaido, Japan's northernmost island, is home to a number of ski resorts known for deep snow.
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The St. Louis Fire Department says a paramedic training officer falsely claimed he ran to the aid victims at the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing.
Shawn Daniel was honored at a St. Louis Blues hockey game in January. A posting on the Fire Department's Facebook page on Jan. 18 said he was among the emergency workers who hurried to help those injured in the bombing. Daniel was working at the time for a private ambulance company near Boston.
But the Fire Department says in a statement Tuesday that Daniel was never on the scene of the bombing and did not provide medical assistance. The Fire Department apologized.
The statement does not say what discipline Daniel might face. A message left with a department spokesman Wednesday wasn't immediately returned.
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Police and fire crews have been called to a blaze on the M1 in West Yorkshire this afternoon.
Traffic officers and West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service are dealing with a grass verge fire on the M1 Southbound at Junction 40 (Wakefield/Ossett) heading towards Leeds.
Motorists have been advised to take care on approach and expect some delays.
Two new rail stations proposed in Leeds: Chance to have your say on schemes
Kweisi Williams, a man wanted in connection to a deadly shooting outside of a sports bar, has been caught by U.S. Marshals in South Carolina. The U.S. Marshals with the Norfolk Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force began working with the U.S. Marshals' service in South Carolina after receiving information on Williams' whereabouts.
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After months of negotiations, the Lowell School Committee is finally on the verge of inking a formal contract with Superintendent Salah Khelfaoui. "The contract is being approved as to form, so it's pretty close," Mayor Edward Kennedy said.
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JAKARTA, April 20 Indonesian workers at American mining giant Freeport McMoran Inc. will stage a month-long protest starting May 1 against layoffs, as the company ramps down production in the midst of a contract dispute with the Indonesian government.
Union member Tri Puspital said the strike at the giant Grasberg copper mine in the eastern province of Papua was intended to disrupt production and that management had already been informed.
"We demand that they stop sending workers on furloughs, bring back all the workers who have already been sent off, and open negotiation with the union," Puspital told Reuters by phone.
(Reporting by Wilda Asmarini; Writing by Kanupriya Kapoor; Editing by Adrian Croft)
Welcome to Wednesday's live Bristol City transfer blog.
Yesterday saw another new signing at Ashton Gate with Andreas Weimann confirming his £2m move from Derby County to the Robins.
Some developing news today sees the confirmation that Middlesbrough and Leeds United are interested in Robins defender Joe Bryan.
The Robins also became linked with a move for former Ipswich Town striker David McGoldrick - although they are not the only club interested in the player.
Keep an eye below as we chart all the Bristol City news across the day.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — An inmate who escaped and later was caught in a river trying to swim from Texas to Mexico has been returned to West Virginia.
According to Southwestern Regional Jail records, 38-year-old Todd Boyes of Caldwell, Ohio, was booked into the jail in Holden on Sunday night.
WCHS-TV reports Boyes is scheduled for a hearing Tuesday on escape charges.
Boyes escaped Oct. 25 from the South Central Regional Jail in Charleston, two days before his sentencing on charges including fleeing and possession of a stolen car, but his absence wasn’t noticed for about 36 hours.
Boyes had been held since his capture in a Laredo, Texas, jail awaiting extradition.
Boyes’ mother and three correctional officers have been charged in the escape.
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HONOR ROLL: François Pinault was promoted to the Dignity of the Great Cross in the Legion of Honor, France’s highest civilian distinction, on Easter Sunday.
The French luxury titan had been made a Grand Officer of the Legion of Honor on New Year’s Day in 2012.
Last November, as reported, the Italian government honored Pinault for his support for Italian luxury brands and his contribution to the art world, namely through his Palazzo Grassi and Punta della Dogana contemporary art museums in Venice.
Pinault founded the luxury conglomerate Kering, which is now headed by his son François-Henri Pinault.
Kibo Platforms’ Beta Version Be Launched in the Beginning of May
The Kibo Beta is a fully accomplished release of the platform. The first version of Kibo offers four types of lottery including several options like daily, weekly, and instant drawings having the embedded system of a daily bonus ticket for each player. However, since the Ethereum network still has the unresolved problem of scalability, several … Continue reading Kibo Platforms’ Beta Version Be Launched in the Beginning of May
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - AUXILIA SA:
* Q2 REVENUE 2.2 MILLION ZLOTYS VERSUS 2.7 MILLION ZLOTYS YEAR AGO
* Q2 NET LOSS 0.7 MILLION ZLOTYS VERSUS PROFIT OF 0.4 MILLION ZLOTYS YEAR AGO Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
The Canadian death metal band Pecado will perform Nov. 11 at Emerald of Siam in Richland. Courtesy of Pecado
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Wajid Aminu scored 20 points, Noah Horchler and JT Escobar added 19 points each and North Florida held off Stetson 97-91 Saturday night.
Aminu was 5 of 6 from the line in the last 3:46 as Stetson threatened. He also converted a three-point play with 1:08 remaining that pushed the Ospreys lead to 89-83.
Escobar was also clutch at the free-throw line, making 6 of 6 in the last 1:44.
North Florida (11-15, 5-4 Atlantic Sun) shot 64 per cent from the field (33 of 52) and converted 22 of 29 free throws. The Ospreys won the battle of the boards 38-22.
No loss of life was reported due to earthquake, Dunya News reported. (Reuters)
A 5.5 magnitude earthquake jolted various cities of Pakistan, including Islamabad and Lahore in the wee hours of Tuesday. People came out of their homes in panic and started reciting verses from the Holy Quran. No loss of life was reported due to earthquake, Dunya News reported.
According to the US Geological Survey, the epicenter of the earthquake was located in the Hindu Kush Region in Afghanistan at the depth of 180 kilometre.
Eagles defensive end Chris Long attempted to stir the pot with a tweet about the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and it went just as he probably expected.
Long made a joke about how often teams change lines, rather than having players spend the majority of the game on the ice, which is different than other sports.
I see some ppl saying “turn on the Stanley Cup.” Guys take too many breaks in hockey. Shift changes constantly. For instance, last night,, Lebron played the entire game. I’d rather watch the grinders. — Chris Long (@JOEL9ONE) May 29, 2018
Obviously he was kidding, as hockey is a grueling sport, and it’s clear there was satire in his tweet. But that went right over a number of fans’ heads, and Long got blasted for it.
Watching my mentions pic.twitter.com/AYyHn6gG6l — Chris Long (@JOEL9ONE) May 29, 2018
There was a time that social media was all fun — not so much anymore.
Architect claims NY's One World Trade Center stole his design
NEW YORK, June 14 A Korean-born architect on Wednesday sued a major architecture firm over the design of Manhattan's One World Trade Center, claiming that the building bears a "striking similarity" to a tower he designed in 1999 while in graduate school.
A Tennessee man sought in a hit-and-run near Pass Christian rammed a patrol car and led deputies on a high-speed pursuit before he was caught, the sheriff said. A mini-van driven by Zachary William Brown, 26, struck a vehicle on Vidalia Road at Neco's Family Market shortly after midnight Saturday, Sheriff Troy Peterson said.
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FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) One person is in critical condition following a crash in southwest Allen County Monday afternoon.
Emergency responders were called to the crash just before 2 p.m. at Engle Road and West Jefferson Blvd, according to dispatchers. Two vehicles appear to be involved.
One eastbound lane Engle is closed at the intersection.
This story will be updated when more information is available.
Police in Texas say 17 people were found locked inside a tractor-trailer parked outside a gas station.
Edinburg Assistant Police Chief Oscar Trevino tells KGBT-TV the immigrants from several different countries may have been locked inside the 18-wheeler for at least eight hours before being freed by officers Sunday morning.
None of the people inside the tractor-trailer required medical attention. Trevino says two people believed to be in charge of the rig were detained.
The television station reports Edinburg police responded after getting an anonymous call from someone saying a relative was trapped inside the tractor-trailer with several others.
A spokeswoman for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement says the agency is investigating the case.
The incident comes more than three weeks after 10 people died and several others were rescued from a sweltering rig in San Antonio.
Trump: Gunman who shot U.S. lawmaker is dead
President Trump praised the Capitol police and local law enforcement.
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Kevin Lee and Tony Ferguson went at it on UFC Tonight ahead of UFC 216. Daniel Cormier and Kenny Florian moderated what turned out to be an entertaining joint interview. Check it out.
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Planning to stay in this evening?
You could do worse than to check out Friday night favourite The Graham Norton Show, as the host has got a bumper crop of celebrities to interview.
Joining Graham will be musician, producer and The Voice judge Will.i.am, singer-songwriter George Ezra - who has just returned to the airwaves with new single Paradise - and Oscar winner Cuba Gooding Junior.
English stage and screen actress Imelda Staunton will also be taking questions ahead of the release of her new film Finding Your Feet.
The host will also be subjecting more audience members to the dreaded red chair - so their stories had better be good.
The show is running from 10.35pm until 11.25pm tonight on BBC One.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) –The Nashville Predators have assigned defenseman Adam Pardy to Milwaukee, according to President of Hockey Operations/General Manager David Poile.
The 32-year-old has played in four games for the Preds this season, recording six penalty minutes and a -1 rating.
He made his Predators debut on Dec. 8 at Dallas after signing a one-year contract with Nashville on Nov. 30.
During the third presidential debate, Donald Trump said Putin has no respect for Hillary Clinton -- she responded by saying Putin would rather have a "puppet" as president of the United States.
White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer said Pres. Trump has been very tough on Russia. That yielded an inevitable followup from the reporters in the room. MSNBC's Brian Williams has more.
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FRACKVILLE — A 29-year-old Ashland woman escaped injury when the 2012 Ford Focus she was driving crashed about 10:45 p.m. Thursday in the southbound lanes of Route 61 in Blythe Township.
State police at Frackville said Jessica L. O’Boyle was driving south at an unsafe speed when she hit a patch of ice and lost control. The car crossed the west berm, struck an embankment and continued south until it came to a stop in the right lane.
Police said O’Boyle will be cited for driving at an unsafe speed and that Englewood firefighters assisted at the scene.
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Craighalbert, Scotland’s national centre for children with motor impairments, will host its annual Christmas Shopping Evening on Thursday, November 16 from 7.30pm.
Visitors can enjoy the ever-popular raffle and tombola and choose from a huge selection of Christmas decorations, gifts and cards.
Staff from Miami Nail Boutique and Miami Brow Boutique in Hamilton will beoffering gel nails (£15) and eyebrow treatments (from £5) with all proceeds going directly to Craighalbert.
Entry to the event is £5. Contact Craighalbert for advance tickets or pay on the door.
Marty Grrrrrrrrrr! wrote: Alex Sutcliffe is a decent prospect. Is that Jack Walker on the wing?? Hes a scrum half.
Hoping Muizz Mustapha gets a bench spot. Cant see Sutty playing in this game. It will be Hallas at 9 Brady on bench and Aston and Lilley in halves.
went with rhinoms to see the U16's last year v cas. from kick off muzzi smashed the cas prop off the ptch. it was a real WTF moment.he was awesome
The A76 has been closed in southern Scotland due to what police have described as a "significant" gas leak.
The route was shut about one mile north of Kirkconnel in Dumfries and Galloway at about 16:00.
A short statement said that the road was likely to remain shut for several hours as a result of the incident.
Police Scotland said further updates would follow and advised people to share the information about the busy route.
A spokesman said there was no danger to the public but the road, which leads to New Cumnock, was being shut as a precautionary measure.
He added that no buildings had been evacuated as a result of the incident.
Gas engineers are at the scene to try to trace the source of the leak and tackle it.
Firefighters prepare to extinguish a motorhome buring on Sixth Street in the area of Bi-Mart Sunday, March 18, at 11:20 a.m. Smoke and fire were visable and the vehicle unoccupied when crews was dispatched. According to witnesses on scene, the fire began in the engine compartment. Sixth Street was closed to all traffic until the fire was out.
Groups of young people clashed with police in the western French city of #Nantes late Tuesday after a 22-year-old man was shot dead by an officer during a police check https://t.co/C1Un8HJVyh pic.twitter.com/0mloYMhKEw
Encore: For 'God Bless America,' A Long Gestation And Venomous Backlash Robert Siegel talks to Sheryl Kaskowitz about her book about the song "God Bless America" Kaskowitz shows how the early popularity of the Irving Berlin song, which debuted in 1938, reflected pre-war anxiety and sparked a surprising anti-Semitic and xenophobic backlash.
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Turkish Energy Minister Berat Albaicar predicts that Europe can expect the start of gas supplies from Azerbaijan in 2020, informs BGNews quoted by NOVA.
Albaicar inspected the pipeline construction process under the Dardanelles and pointed out that in 2018 the TANAP project will be completed and the TAP Trans-Adriatic gas pipeline will be completed in 2020, then supply of Azeri gas in Europe will begin.
"Laying the pipes under the Dardanelles is the critical part of the TANAP Transanandol Corridor project, the activities continue intensively. And if today's pace persists, work will end earlier than the agreed deadlines. The Turkish section is particularly important from the point of view of Turkey's and Europe's energy security. Work runs on schedule with professional builders and strict adherence to the safety rules. More than 80% of project activities have already been completed thanks to coordination between the Malaysian team and other stakeholders, "Albaicar said.
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) - Three people have died in a residential building fire that caused residents to jump from windows.
MassLive.com reports the fire broke out shortly before 7:30 a.m. Sunday. They found residents jumping out of second- and third-story windows to escape the flames. High winds caused the fire to spread.
Fire officials say four people, including a pregnant woman and a child, were taken to local hospitals with injuries not believed to be life-threatening.
Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno says the city is working with the local American Red Cross officials to find temporary housing for 60 to 80 people displaced by the fire.
The cause is still under investigation.
Springfield is about 90 miles (145 kilometers) west of Boston.
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AUSTIN (KXAN) — Travis County deputies have released photos and video of the suspect vehicle in a road rage shooting in north Austin Thursday night.
The shooting happened in the 15200 block of North Interstate 35 southbound service road, near Grand Avenue Parkway, at 9:46 p.m. The victim’s vehicle, a black Dodge Ram 2500, was struck by bullets. The driver had a non-life threatening injury from the shooting and was taken to a local hospital and later released.
The unknown suspect, described as a white or Hispanic male, was driving a 4-door older model passenger car that is blue or dark colored, according to the Travis County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies are investigating what happened leading up to the shooting, but say they don’t know if both vehicles were moving when the shooting happened.
A surveillance camera at the nearby McDonald’s caught the suspect vehicle driving by.
Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to call the TCSO tip line at 512-854-1444 or Crime Stoppers at 512-472-8477.
Everything seems to be coming to a head when it comes to the Trump White House’s alleged ties with the Russian government. National Security Advisor Michael Flynn resigned less than a month into his job following reports that he was vulnerable to blackmail by the Kremlin. His departure has been followed by some Russian officials tossing around the word “Russophobia” while defending Flynn. And a new Foreign Policy report (with full analysis) digs deep into why Russia may regret its now inextricable ties to the Trump administration.
All of this follows the conclusion by U.S. intelligence agencies that Russia hacked the DNC in an effort to get Trump elected. The Kremlin reportedly celebrated Trump’s victory as “a divine gift,” but now, “political elites in Moscow have stopped cheering.” They realize that Russia is irrevocably tied to Trump’s success or failure as president, and they’re worried that the latter will drag them down, too.
ERIE, Pa. (AP) - Authorities say a woman who admitted hitting, cutting and sitting on her boyfriend during a deadly dispute may soon be facing more serious charges.
Erie police say 44-year-old city resident Windi Thomas now faces two counts of aggravated assault, along with charges of possessing instruments of crime and recklessly endangering another person.
Keeno Butler's death is being investigated as a homicide, although a cause of death hasn't yet been determined. Once that ruling is made, authorities will decide if more serious charges are warranted.
Authorities say Thomas told a 911 dispatcher she killed Butler in their apartment early Sunday, striking him several times with a table leg and cutting him with a knife.
Bail was set at $150,000 for Thomas. It wasn't known Monday if she's retained an attorney.
DENVER (AP) — Denver’s district attorney has cleared a police officer who shot a juvenile robbery suspect.
The Denver Post reported Tuesday that the juvenile is accused of demanding money from someone while showing them a gun tucked into his waistband.
Authorities say the juvenile and an accomplice then fled on a bus. Officers were called in and ran to the next bus stop over, at which point they say the two juveniles got off and ran away.
The officer who shot says he saw a gun in the juvenile’s hand after the suspect fell during the chase. The officers says the juvenile was ordered to drop the weapon, but didn’t.
The suspect has been charged with robbery, first-degree assault on a police officer and possession of a handgun by a juvenile.
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Information from: The Denver Post, http://www.denverpost.com
OTTAWA – Martine Ouellet has agreed to have a confidence vote on her Bloc Quebecois leadership brought forward.
She made the announcement in Ottawa today.
Details will be hammered out at a party meeting in Quebec on April 29.
The vote is expected to be held by telephone or internet in the following months.
Originally, the leadership vote was scheduled only for 2019.
Ouellet has come under fire since the resignation of seven of the Bloc’s 10 MPs late last month over her leadership style.
Messi to PSG? Never say never - Kluivert
Paris Saint-Germain's director of football Patrick Kluivert refused to rule out the possibility of Lionel Messi playing for the French champions.
Messi's Barcelona contract does not expire until 2018 but the five-time Ballon d'Or winner's future at Camp Nou is far from certain.
While team-mates Luis Suarez and Neymar have signed new deals, Messi is no closer to renewing with the LaLiga titleholders.
And Kluivert added fuel to the fire after PSG routed Barcelona 4-0 in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie on Tuesday.
"Messi? Never say never," Kluivert told reporters post-match in Paris.
"Every team wants a player like Messi."
Messi and Co. struggled as PSG left Barcelona on the verge of elimination.
The 29-year-old has scored 32 goals in all competitions this season.
FIRST AID: Black cab drivers are often first on the scene at medical emergencies
With incidents surging across London, 17,500 cabbies have been offered essential first aid skills.
The programme, developed in partnership with St John Ambulance, also gives training in how to deliver babies and life-saving CPR.
The initiative comes after research from black cab app firm mytaxi revealed that drivers are often first on the scene at medical emergencies.
In a survey, almost 75% of cabbies revealed they had made emergency trips to hospital for passengers who had serious medical issues including a burst appendix or broken ankles.
Michael E. Kemerley of Fostoria died Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017 at his residence. He was 54.
A private graveside service will be held at a later date at Spring Grove Cemetery, Carey, with the Rev. Chester Conley officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Michael E. Kemerley Memorial Fund in care of Stombaugh-Batton Funeral Home, 225 W. Findlay St., Carey, OH 43316.
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NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — A United Nations envoy says progress has been made on a compromise formula regarding how security will be enforced after ethnically divided Cyprus is reunified.
But Espen Barth Eide told the AP there's still "a long way to go" on a structure meeting the security concerns of rival Greek and Turkish Cypriots, as well as the east Mediterranean island's "guarantors" — Greece, Turkey and Britain.
Eide said after talks with Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades Wednesday that the U.N. is assisting in "structuring" the deal.
The complex issue of security has long stumped peace talks. Breakaway Turkish Cypriots insist on keeping Turkish troops and granting Turkey intervention rights in a reunified Cyprus, something which Greek Cypriots reject.
Cyprus was split in 1974 when Turkey invaded after a coup aimed at union with Greece.
NEW YORK (AP) - Graduate teaching and research assistants at Columbia University have walked off the job to try to pressure the university to recognize their decision to unionize.
The graduate students set up a picket line outside the main campus administration building Tuesday. They say their strike will last one week.
Teaching and research assistants at Columbia voted overwhelmingly in 2016 for representation by the United Auto Workers. The university said in January that it would not bargain with the graduate students.
Spokeswoman Caroline Adelman says Columbia supports unions but believes student teaching and research assistants pursuing an education are not "employees" under the law.
The last day of classes at Columbia is April 30. Finals start May 4.
Sun, surf and better jobs are drawing more New Zealanders across the ditch to Queensland than any other state, according to the latest Census data. Jess Harrex, a 25-year-old Kiwi expat, said she was "not at all surprised" the 2016 Census data had revealed the "typical" Queensland migrant was most likely born in her home country.
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× Funeral for Grand View Student Killed in Car Crash Scheduled for Wednesday
DES MOINES, Iowa — A Des Moines resident killed in a crash last week will be laid to rest on Wednesday.
Funeral services for Tyler Wilcox will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Visitation is being held at the church on Tuesday evening from 4-7 p.m.
Wilcox was killed last week in a crash at the intersection of E. 29th and Madison Streets. No charges have been filed in the crash.
Wilcox graduated from Dowling Catholic High School last year. He had been voted the school’s homecoming king.
April 5 Delmar Pharmaceuticals Inc:
* Delmar pharmaceuticals provides val-083 updates from the ongoing American Association For Cancer Research (AACR) annual meeting
* Delmar Pharmaceuticals Inc - VAL-083 is active in cells with t790m and KRAS mutations indicating that agent can overcome TKI-resistance
* Delmar Pharma- poster demonstrates that val-083 has differentiated moa with a dual signaling pathway to cause permanent DNA damage in NSCLC cell lines Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Dexter McClanahan had 23 points, 10 rebounds and five assists Saturday night and Savannah State powered past South Carolina State 111-99 for the Tigers' seventh straight win.
Savannah State (11-13, 8-1 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference) pushed its lead into double digits for good with a 13-4 run that made it 84-70 with 9:41 left.
The Tigers maintained a half-game lead over North Carolina A&T (7-1) in the conference standings.
The Bulldogs (8-16, 4-5) led for most of the first 10 minutes of the game, but Savannah State had a 10-0 run during the middle of the period and took the lead for good at 36-34 with 4:18 left in the half.
Zach Sellers added 18 points, Austin Dasent scored 15, Alante Fenner 14, Ty'lik Evans 13 and Jahir Cabeza 10 for Savannah State.
Patrell Rogers had 26 points, Damani Applewhite scored 24 and Donte Wright 16 for South Carolina State.
Police are investigating the Monday robbery of the combined KFC and Taco Bell restaurant at Southeast 1st Street and Lee Boulevard.
Sgt. Timothy Jenkins, public information officer for the Lawton Police Department, reported that a man armed with a weapon robbed the restaurant shortly before 10 p.m. The man also stole personal items from the employees before leaving the restaurant, according to Jenkin's report.
Welcome home! This one of a kind colonial is in a desirable area in Scotch Plains. Double door entry to the 2 story foyer with polished hard wood floors, extend throughout the home. Meticulously maintained, the formal dining room is illuminated by natural light. French doors lead to a spacious formal living room. Amazing
A comprehensive Door County housing study could provide direction on how to deal with the problem of inadequate housing units as early as March of next year. The Door County Economic Development Corporation is in the process of fundraising for the information gathering effort and is currently working on requests for proposals. The goal of the study is to quantify the actual demand for additional housing among rental fee levels and costs related to single-family units. The idea is to come up with numbers that go beyond anecdotal perceptions. The study is expected to look at senior, seasonal workforce, and year-round affordable housing. The value of the study could be realized in these areas, recruiting developers based on the lack of housing levels locally, data on the economic return on investment available to housing developers, and creating a tool to determine the best way to allocate resources based on developers’ inquiries.
[India], Mar 20 (ANI): Task Force personnel of North Zone, in a joint operation with the local police, on Monday conducted simultaneous raids in the limits of Abids and Kulsumpura, busted two organised cricket betting gangs and apprehended four bookies.
Cash worth Rs 7,72,000, two televisions, two set-top boxes, ten cell phones and one calculator were also recovered from their possession.
The arrested bookies go by the names of Suresh Kumar Vyas, Pawan Agarwal, Santosh Kumar Varma and Navrkale Lakhan.
They used to collect huge betting amounts from the agents and punters directly and indirectly. (ANI)
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What does ‘home’ mean in Arroyo Grande? AGHS grads' play tells the story
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With 'Stuff the Bus,' United Way helps kids prepare for a new school year in SLO County
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Man charged with sexually assaulting woman in Lake View apartment
A man has been charged with sexually assaulting a woman early Sunday in a Lake View neighborhood apartment on the North Side.
Alexander Carter, 46, was charged with aggravated criminal sexual assault and aggravated robbery indicating he was armed with a firearm, both felonies, according to a statement from Chicago Police. He was also charged with one misdemeanor count each of theft of lost or mislaid property and reckless conduct.
The 23-year-old woman met Carter at a bar Saturday evening, police said. He sexually assaulted her shortly after midnight in an apartment in the 500 block of West Oakdale.
After the assault, Carter took off with some of the woman’s property, including her cell phone, police said. The victim was taken to a hospital for medical attention and her condition was stabilized.
Carter, who lives in the Englewood neighborhood on the South Side, was expected to appear in bond court Tuesday, police said.
1:50 Fire leads Merced deputies to marijuana grow Pause
0:34 Search for Ghost Ship warehouse fire victims continues in Oakland
2:31 Los Banos dramatically defeats El Dorado
0:39 Marijuana seized in Merced
1:38 Sun-Star Football Player of the Year
1:44 Merced Police Department patrols the streets during a busy New Year's Eve
1:53 The annual mochitsuki at Livingston United Methodist Church
1:04 Christmas Eve service at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church in Merced
0:28 One killed in head-on collision in Merced County
He was the apple of her eye, but what caused this mother's 12-year-old son to take his life?
July Brent crude’s premium to Dubai falls to lowest in five months- data
Front-month Brent crude’s premium to Dubai falls to $3.10/bbl, the lowest in five months, Reuters data showed on Wednesday.
The July price spread was down 18 cents from Monday’s market close, easing in line with a weaker price spread between July and August Brent futures.
A narrower Brent-Dubai price spread encourages Asian crude oil buyers to purchase more crude from the Atlantic Basin and also puts downward pressure on spot differentials for Dubai-linked grades produced in the Middle East and Russia.
Source: Reuters (Reporting by Florence Tan; Editing by Christian Schmollinger)
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OAKLAND – Warriors’ coach Steve Kerr was asked Tuesday if there’s any chance Stephen Curry would play this weekend if the Warriors advance to the Western Conference Semifinals against New Orleans.
“Just day-to-day,” Kerr said. “We’re just taking it day-by-day. We’re locked in on tonight, obviously. And Steph has been coming into the gym every day working. He’s doing his thing and we’re doing ours. We’re just hoping for the best, but not making any predictions.”
Curry has been sidelined since March 23 after sustaining a Grade 2 MCL sprain in his left knee. He was cleared to start participating in modified team practices last Friday.
Curry will be re-evaluated this Friday. The Western Conference Semifinals could begin as early as Saturday.
Curry, a two-time MVP, averaged 26.4 points, 5.1 rebounds and 6.1 assists over 51 games this season.
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March 30 Mercuries & Associates Holding Ltd :
* Says it will use undistributed profit to pay cash dividends of T$ 0.7 per share to shareholders for 2016
* To use undistributed profit to distribute stock dividend worth T$ 0.7 for every one share
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/MhAFq4
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
Police discover an illegal firearm in Moruga.
Police say a shotgun was found hidden under a galvanize sheet in the L’anse Mitan area.
The officers were conducting an anti-crime exercise at the time.
However no one was arrested in connection with the find.
The officers are attached to the Moruga Police Station.
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Everyone agrees Mike Evans and Rob Gronkowski earned ejections for hits after the whistle last season. Officials, though, didn’t see it that way.
Thus, the Competition Committee is proposing a rule that will allow NFL senior V.P. of officiating Al Riveron to eject players from New York for “egregious violations” if officials don’t, Jarrett Bell of USA Today reports.
Gronkowski slammed his shoulder into the neck of Bills cornerback Tre'Davious White after the whistle. Officials penalized him for unnecessary roughness but didn’t eject him.
Evans gave Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore a hard shove in the back on the Tampa Bay sideline during a disagreement between Bucs quarterback Jameis Winston and Lattimore. Evans received a personal foul penalty but remained in the game.
Gronkowski and Evans served one-game suspensions instead.
Under the proposed rule, Riveron could overrule on-field officials and eject players from New York.
The thebftonline.com has gathered that, the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority is working with government to eliminate import duty on aircraft parts and other ancillary aircraft equipment. According to the GCAA, this when done it will come up to add to the government's removal of VAT on domestic airline tickets which is expected to increase the patronage of domestic air travel in the country.
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Follow the extraordinary life of helicopter pilot and animal relocation expert Matt Wright in the rugged landscape of Australia’s Northern Territory.
A Toledo woman indicted for murder for striking and killing a man with her car entered into a plea agreement on reduced charges today in Lucas County Common Pleas Court. Halania Cowans McCray, who also goes by Helena Cowans, 40, of the 2500 block of Erie Street, pleaded no contest to aggravated vehicular homicide, failure to stop after an accident, and attempted felonious assault stemming from the Sept.
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VATICAN CITY — South Korean taekwondo athletes have performed for Pope Francis, after a planned show of Korean unity at the Vatican fell apart when the North pulled out at the last minute.
Pope Francis didn’t seem to notice or mind, thanking the athletes Wednesday for their exhibition “which was a show of the will for peace, the two Koreas together.”
South Korea’s World Taekwondo organization, the Seoul-led international body, said last week that a demonstration team from the North withdrew from the performance over the U.S.-South Korean military drills.
The performance had been planned to ceremonially open the World Taekwondo’s Grand Prix competition this week in Rome.
The South’s team performed for thousands of people in St. Peter’s Square and featured a young girl releasing a dove in a sign of peace.
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This photo shows Jack Cooley, who retired from McDermott in Morgan City and died recently in Mississippi at age 91. Relatives say "Louisiana Jack" was a very passionate and super-competitive drag racer. In 1961, he was the four-state champion with a street-legal car, a 1957 Chevrolet called “Black Trash.” He also went on to own seven or more Chevrolets, which were all known as “Black Trash.” He was inducted into the Louisiana Drag Racers Hall of Fame in 1985 and the Old Time Drag Racers Hall of Fame in 2002. His obituary appears on Page 12 in this edition and at StMaryNow.com.
More than 45 students in Sarah DeLong’s art class at Balaclava Elementary School participated in the Lions International Peace Poster Contest sponsored by the Copetown Lions Club this fall. Lions Clubs around the world support the contest to emphasize the importance of world peace to young people everywhere.
The first-place winner at Balaclava this year was Travis Tait, who will advance to compete at the Lions Club District Level. Julianna Longley's entry won second place ad Holly Adams placed third.
Copetown Lions president Bill Shewfelt presented the prizes at Balaclava school on Nov. 13. He was impressed by the creativity of the students at Balaclava.
“It is obvious that these young people have strong ideas about what peace means to them," he said. "I’m so proud that we were able to provide them with the opportunity to share their visions.”
HACKENSACK, N.J. -- Surveillance cameras pay off once again: Hackensack detectives on Friday nabbed an ex-con who they said took nearly $12,000 in jewelry and cash in an apartment burglary.
The victims told police they returned to their apartment Wednesday to find it ransacked, Capt. Peter Busciglio said.
There were also pry marks on the door, he said.
Reviewing security footage from the apartment complex, an investigator recognized 54-year-old Raymond Rouland, Busciglio said.
Detectives went to Elizabeth, where they arrested Rouland without incident, the captain said.
Rouland -- whose criminal history includes burglary arrests in four New Jersey counties -- was brought back to Hackensack, where he was charged with burglary and theft.
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A Mexican military helicopter crashed on Friday in the northern state of Durango, seriously injuring one military member aboard and likely killing seven others, the defense ministry said in a statement. The Bell 412 model helicopter crashed 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) northeast of the town of El Salto in the mountainous state of Durango during a training flight. The one survivor was in grave condition in hospital, while authorities are searching for the bodies of seven other military members which were presumed to be among the remains of the aircraft. The northern state of Durango borders Sinaloa state, home of the Sinaloa drug cartel. Military authorities are investigating what happened to the helicopter, the ministry said. (Reuters)
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FREETOWN, Sierra Leone (AP) — More than 200 bodies at Sierra Leone morgue after floods, mudslides, says coroner official.
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Veronica Aguilera, 31, carries the cross for her husband, Louis Antonio Torres, who was shot to death in November, during a quiet march along Michigan Avenue, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016, in Chicago. Hundreds of people carried crosses for each person slain in Chicago in 2016 during the march.
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EMBED >More News Videos Someone made off with gift cards designated for fundraising for cancer patients.
Fayetteville Police have charged Barbara Flowers, 71, in the theft of gift cards from the Cape Fear Valley Cancer Center.Flowers is charged with breaking and entering, larceny, possession of stolen goods. She was arrested this morning during her volunteer shift at the cancer center.Police said the gift cards, which were being used for a fundraiser for cancer patients, were taken sometime between January 19 and January 22.
Twenty years after they headlined Glastonbury, Radiohead return to the British music festival. FT pop writers Ludovic Hunter-Tilney and David Cheal discuss the band's lullaby of despair 'No Surprises' from their 1997 album OK Computer.
Milan swap Storari for Gabriel?
By Football Italia staff
Reports suggest that Milan could send 24-year-old goalkeeper Gabriel to Cagliari in exchange for Marco Storari.
The veteran stopper has been linked with a move to San Siro as a backup to 17-year-old Gianluigi Donnarumma, whilst also being able to pass on valuable experience to the youngster.
According to Gazzetta dello Sport, both clubs could exchange loan deals for their respective goalkeepers, by which time Storari would be out of contract.
Gabriel arrived at Milan in 2012 as a backup to Christian Abbiati, and has since been sent out on loan to Carpi and Napoli. The Brazilian has made just seven starts for the Rossoneri since joining the club from Cruzeiro.
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Twincy Price Sheet: What Costs What, Where
The very first publications were basically just lists of prices for the necessities you would buy throughout a market; that’s what we’ve got here, some of the costs throughout MPLS + STPL. All costs are in American dollars. We’re doing mostly food and drank on this one to set a baseline for our 2017 prediction that we’ll be seeing pricier menus become the norm this year.
Revival St Paul
½ bird $16
brisket 1/2lb $12
Lawless Distilling
Ugh, Fine, Here’s Your Mule Highball $8
Shot! of Pink Gin $5
Bogarts Donuts (call ahead Uptown)
Lavender Cake $2
Nutella Filled $3
Semisonic
Turf Club $35 (SOLD OUT)
Mainroom $30 (SOLD OUT)
Timberwolves vs Mavericks
Target Center
Lower Level $53
Monday College Night $10 Upper Level
A sign in the window of a bail bonds office across from the Hall of Justice in San Francisco promises defendants a fast pretrial release from custody. An appellate court has ruled California’s cash bail system is unconstitutional, and punishes low-income defendants. Senate Bill 10 would overhaul the system. AP Photo/Eric Risberg) Eric Risberg AP
Police say there were a series of forgeries that happened April 29 and 30 at the HEB located on 1101 W. Stan Schlueter Loop. The first suspect is described as a woman in her 40s with short hair.
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Icicles have become a common sight in Yorkshire during the recent cold snap - but have you seen a formation as impressive as this one?
This bush on a country lane near Otley was transformed into an icy wonderland by the freezing temperatures.
It sits beside a puddle on West Lane in Askwith, and the icicles formed due to the vegetation being covered by water splashed onto it by passing traffic.
Sue Coates took these stunning images.
Yorkshire Dales waterfall becomes 20ft curtain of ice during Beast from the East
Bill Gross’s Janus Henderson Global Unconstrained Bond Fund dropped more than 3% on Tuesday, an unusually big decline for a mutual fund that invests in corporate bonds and other fixed-income securities.
The fund fell 3.04% on Tuesday, and is now down 5.94% for the year, according to data by Morningstar. Similar funds have returned, on average, a 0.22% decline in 2018, Morningstar said.
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'MediaBuzz' host Howard Kurtz explains how President Trump is finally taking control of his presidency after a series of firings.
Milan mayor addresses state of the city
MILAN, Tenn.-Leaders in the the city of Milan gave an update on how the town is doing with a State of the City address Tuesday night.
The head of each department within the city was given the chance to discuss what’s going on within their offices and plans for the future.
Mayor B.W. Beasley talked about the city overall and potential economic opportunities headed their way.
“We have spent most of this year courting new industry, talking to existing industry on expansion and how much Milan appreciates them, so we’ve put extensive efforts into our economic development campaign,” said Mayor Beasley.
The city is also planning to start on a RV park and hope to have it done by next fall.
President Maithripala Sirisena orders the IGP to take stern action against anyone who oppose dumping of garbage by Local government institutions at selected places.
The ad pictures a crystal-clear creek tumbling over boulders down a verdant mountainside. In the background a nubile blonde clad in short shorts and halter top hikes away from the camera. Her well-muscled companion leans against his gleaming sports car parked at the base of the boulders. He gazes up at his woman. One hand dangles a lit cigarette; the other carries a pack of them.
Superior police identify 2 brothers shot on New Year's
Superior police have released the names of two brothers who were shot — one fatally — on New Year's Day.
Police say 21-year-old Kyle Androsky was found shot to death Sunday morning in an alley behind the Third Base Bar.
His brother, 27-year-old David Androsky, was found inside the bar. He had been shot in the chest. Police say he was taken in stable condition to a hospital in Duluth, Minnesota.
WDIO-TV reports police say an altercation between people inside the bar ended up behind the bar, with the two brothers being shot.
An autopsy was scheduled Monday for Kyle Androsky.
Police say the shooting was not random, and that the suspect and victims had a connection.
Mon. 23rd: The Stormy Teacup, Limerick city : doors open at 8.00 p.m., support act at 8.20, Brennen & Noel on stage at 9:00 p.m., admission €7
Fri. 27th: Leafy Greens Cafe , James St., Westport, Co. Mayo, 8.30 p.m. (ticketed event with very small capacity; more info at the venue)
The Electric Cave Production, in association with the Westport Folk and Bluegrass Festival , are delighted to announce the first ever tour of Texas country/ folk duo Brennen Leigh and Noel McKay
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Broadway has continued to capture the essence of Denver along its vast stretch of asphalt and concrete, changing with the times in certain spots while remaining steadfastly rooted in the past in others. The food reflects that, too, with great restaurants in hidden pockets of Englewood and on trendy blocks where the city's young and hip go to play.
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THE father of a little girl injured in the crash that killed farrier Fred Savage has said two-year-old Aylah was doing "very well” while her mum recovers after an operation.
Luke Camilleri, husband and father to Anita and Aylah Camilleri posted to Facebook to keep family and friends updated.
Late Wednesday, he wrote: "Not ignoring ya just bit preoccupied... will keep up dates thanks for the love everyone”.
"Latest update Aylah is very well, no problems ATM. Just drugged up we are in Townsville with her.
"Anita is still in Mackay at the base. Had op this morning on her intestines, she is doing well. The Camilleri and Lindley family have been overwhelmed.
"We love and support once again thankyou for everything,” the father said.
Meanwhile, the death of Mr Savage sent shock waves through the community, with people sharing messages of sadness and support.
GoFund Me pages have been set up to help both of the affected families in their time of need and have been met with messages of support and donations.
In a Friday, Jan. 2, 2018 photo, Mahmoud Dahroug helps a group of fourth graders write the Arabic alphabet, at Irving Elementary School in Bozeman, Mont. Bozeman Daily Chronicle via AP Rachel Leathe
“We are looking for eighth and ninth starters. Most teams are looking for fourth and fifth guys. We are a little ahead of the game.” — Sandy Alderson, March 6,...
Ever wonder what day-to-day life is like on your favorite TV show? If your favorite TV show is Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, then you're in luck!
E! News was on set while a season four episode was in production and got all the behind-the-scenes scoop from Ellie Kemper, Jane Krakowski and Tituss Burgess. Oh, by the way: These behind-the-scenes facts and stories may or may not be true. Brace yourselves and get out your lie detectors!
WHO BREAKS THE MOST?
"Honestly I think it's a toss-up between me and Ellie, and it's usually watching the other—deer in the headlights—you'll be in the middle of one of your lines and all of a sudden you can just see them stare into darkness," Tituss told us.
HARTSVILLE, SC (WBTW) – A person died after being hit by a vehicle in the Pine Ridge area of Darlington County Wednesday morning. Cpl. Sonny Collins said a 2011 Nissan was traveling south on S.C. Hwy. 151 (Bobo Newsom Hwy.) when it hit a person who was walking in the road around 6:30 a.m.
The Highway Patrol’s online traffic reporting system reported the collision happened just north of W. Old Camden Rd., specifically between the Markette convenience store and West Propane. WBTW’s traffic system showed traffic congestion at that intersection northwest of Hartsville for more than an hour Thursday morning.
Collins said no charges would be filed against the driver of the Nissan. Darlington County Coroner Todd Hardee said he was working to notify family Thursday morning before releasing the name of the person killed.
European Union foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini is meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address the issues of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and the chances of reinvigorating negotiations on the peace process.
Mogherini has joined many EU leaders in expressing disapproval of the U.S. decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. She said during a joint media address Monday that “the only realistic solution to the conflict between Israel and Palestine is based on two states with Jerusalem as the capital of both.”
Netanyahu insisted that what U.S. President Donald Trump did was “put facts squarely on the table. Peace is based on reality.”
He said the reality of seeing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital “doesn’t obviate peace, it makes peace possible.”
COLUMBUS, GA Beginning April 17, a portion of Wynnton Road will be closed from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. to all through traffic between Buena Vista Road and 10th Avenue. The closure will allow a contractor hired by the City of Columbus to make street repairs.
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BERLIN (AP) — An emergency official says a small plane has crashed at an airfield in eastern Austria, killing two people aboard.
Lower Austria province fire service spokesman Franz Resperger told the Austria Press Agency that the aircraft came down nose-first Wednesday morning in a field next to the runway at the Voeslau-Kottingbrunn airfield, south of Vienna. The two men were trapped in the badly damaged cockpit.
There was no immediate word on the cause of the crash.
Cape Town - Police divers will continue their search on Wednesday for a missing man who was swept out to sea at Monwabisi Beach, Western Cape police have confirmed.
The 20-year-old from Khayelitsha appears to have been swept out to sea on Tuesday afternoon by rip currents while wading in shallow surf, NSRI Strandfontein station commander Vaughn Seconds said.
Eyewitnesses raised the alarm and off-duty lifeguards, NSRI rescue swimmers, the City's law enforcement marine unit, and emergency services responded.
A rescue helicopter was also dispatched.
"Despite an extensive land, air and sea search, which included three rescue jet-skis launched by police divers and fire and rescue services rescue divers, no sign of the man has been found," Seconds said.
On Wednesday, police spokesperson Captain FC Van Wyk said the man had still not been found.
"Our police dive unit [is] continuing with an ongoing search and recovery operation this morning. We have opened an investigation into the incident," he said.
The American Canyon High boys soccer team blanked Fairfield, 8-0, on Tuesday as the Wolves finished as co-Solano County Athletic Conference champs with Bethel.
The Wolves led 2-0 at halftime before scoring six times in the second half. Coupled with Bethel’s 6-2 win at Vanden, American Canyon won its second boys soccer crown in school history.
Bryan Ayala scored three times and Luis Flores had two. Isaac Hernandez, Reuben Mesa and Roberto De La Torre each had one. Mario Diaz had three assists while Flores and Daniel Torres each had one assist.
Jose Lopez got the shutout in goal, his eighth in conference play.
American Canyon now awaits the Sac-Joaquin Section playoff bracket, which begins Feb. 21.
City police are probing the first shooting of 2017 after a man turned up at a hospital at about 6 p.m. Tuesday with a gunshot wound.
Hospital staff called police.
The 30-year-old man, whose injuries were not life-threatening, said he’d been shot near the Canterbury Recreation Complex.
The complex ison Arch Street, not far from the intersection of St. Laurent Boulevard and Walkley Road.
Police say guns and gangs investigators are still checking out the man’s story.
April 24 (Reuters) - Metro Inc:
* Q2 SAME STORE SALES ROSE 1 PERCENT
* Q2 EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW C$0.47 — THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S
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March 31 HUGO GAMES A/S
* ACQUISITION OF GAME STUDIO AND RESTRUCTURING ORGANIZATION
* ENTERED INTO A SHARE SALE AND PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH FUZZY FROG LTD, LOCATED IN NOTTINGHAM, UK ("FUZZY FROG")
* ACQUISITION OF 52.6 PERCENT OF ALL ISSUED SHARES IN FUZZY FROG
* TRANSACTION WILL, UPON COMPLETION, REPRESENT AN INCREASE OF MORE THAN 5% OF REVENUE/ASSETS OF HUGO GAMES
* SELLING SHAREHOLDERS IN FUZZY FROG WILL EXCHANGE 52.6% OF THE SHARES IN FUZZY FROG AGAINST 4,452,543 SHARES (THE “CONSIDERATION SHARES”) IN HUGO GAMES
* HUGO GAMES A/S - TRANSACTION IMPLIES A VALUE OF ABOUT GBP 1.0 MILLION (100%) OF FUZZY FROG BASED ON THE HUGO GAMES SHARE PRICE AS OF 10 DAYS´AVARAGE LISTING PRICE ENDING 30TH MARCH 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
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April 20 Asiamedic Limited
* Proposed Acquisition Of Luyeellium Healthcare Co Ltd
* Entered into a conditional sale and purchase agreement with vendors in relation to proposed acquisition
* Aggregate consideration payable by company to vendors for proposed acquisition is S$42.2 million
* Consideration will be satisfied in full by allotment and issuance of 527.1 million new shares at S$0.080 per consideration share to vendors
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Morning Pledge: The Montgomery Academy-Ms. Williams’ Class
by Rashad Snell
The Morning Pledge is brought to you by the Montgomery Biscuits and was presented by Ms. Williams’ 4th grade class from The Montgomery Academy.
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Is it possible to describe a society by portraiting its people?
This is the aim of this project on the israelian society. Shooting portraits is much more than capturing faces. Faces are the reflection of the society, the reflection of our hopes and dreams, expectations and disappointments.
The youth who wants to live in peace and enjoy the moment, the new immigrant who struggles to make a living, the little girl full of dreams, the religious one who follow the path of God...
Tragedy hit a Mississippi home on Saturday when things got out of control over a video game.
A 13-year-old girl was killed by her 9-year-old brother after she refused to give up her video game controller. Monroe County Sheriff Cecil Cantrell said the girl was shot in the back of the head and she later died from her injuries at Le Bonheur’s Children’s Hospital on Sunday.
Authorities still don’t know how the 9-year-old had access to the weapon or how much he knew about the dangers of the gun.
“This is all new ground for us, we’ve never dealt with a kid shooting a kid at age 9,” Cantrell said. “We don’t know yet what kind of charges or if charges will be pressed. We want to make sure we’re doing everything correctly.”
The sheriff said the investigation will not be rushed and they hope to keep the identities of the family under wraps, according to Clarion Ledger.
We’ll keep you updated if more major info surfaces.
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With about a day's notice, approximately 1,000 protesters gathered at the MLK statue in Denver's City Park on Sunday afternoon. They came with signs, matching shirts and exasperation that had risen from the aftermath of Saturday's violence in Charlottesville, Va.
Resistance 5280 put together the Denver Call 2 Action! Facebook event literally overnight. To oppose "racism, hatred and white supremacy, and in solidarity with everyone resisting oppression everywhere," the group asked people to attend "a peaceful gathering to show unity, strength and power."
For more, go to http://www.denverpost.com
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The Exira-EHK girls basketball team starts their quest to return to the State Girls Basketball Tournament tonight at home against Woodbine. The Spartans will host for their opening two games in Class 1A Region 1 as long as they are victorious in the first round.
The Spartans have already beaten the Tigers twice during the regular season: 83-28 on December 9th and 83-41 on February 7th. The Spartans come in with a record of 20-1, while the Tigers are 9-13.
Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00pm tonight in Elk Horn and Chris Parks will have the call on KJAN with pre-game at about 6:50pm.
If you live in Arizona, give a nice warm welcome to your newest police officer: a lizard.
That's right, the Avondale Police Department has officially sworn in Iroh the bearded dragon, and have given him a badge and everything. Photos of the momentous occasion were shared on the department's Facebook page.
Iroh first came into police work last year, when the police department announced on April Fool's Day that the bearded dragon would be joining their ranks with a specialty in dug detection.
"Research has shown that reptiles possess a strong sense of smell making their ability to detect certain illicit drugs possibly more accurate than K9s," the Facebook announcement read.
Even though having a bearded dragon on the force was obviously a prank, Iroh became somewhat of a fixture within Avondale police. Pictures were posted on Facebook of the lizard sitting in on paperwork and even working the radar gun.
Officer Iroh has clearly earned his badge. We have no doubts he will wear it with honor and distinction.
Speech to Text for Clay County Humane Society needs baby pools
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pets too during this heat.. the clay county humane society needs your help to take care of all the animals they have. they need small baby pools, tarps, hoses and more. organizers say keeping them cool is the biggest struggle they face.. that's because they're a non- profit organization. we are a non for profit so we have very limited funding. and we need 20 or 30 of an item even if it is relatively inexpensive it does add up. so we reach out to the public and ask for help there. you can also help by buying ice cream. the humane society has a booth at military park in brazil until tomorrow. all proceeds will go to the clay county humane society. a wabash valley pool has been temporarily
129 runners from around the world take part in an annual vertical challenge to the top of one of Paris' most iconic monuments.
The U.S. Air Force has taken the next step in its plan to transition from the Russian-made RD-180 rocket engine after issuing a request for proposals (RFP) for co-investment in up to three next-generation launch vehicles.... More
Buddy and KAYTRANADA premiere the visuals for their record “World of Wonders”. Off of their Ocean & Montana EP, which is available now.
Wednesday Sunny, with a high near 56. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
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Thursday Night Clear, with a low around 36. South southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.
Friday Sunny, with a high near 70.
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Washington’s Birthday A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 65.
Monday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Tuesday Sunny, with a high near 62.
In honor of the 40th anniversary of Grease, the Vanity Fair series Notes on a Scene (previously) invited director Randal Kleiser to break down the iconic scene featuring the song “You’re the One That I Want“. Kleiser graciously explained every detail of the scene including the costuming, location, the choreography and the important role that the extras played in the film.
These people here and they were with us the whole shoot. Pat Burch came up with the idea of giving each of these dancers a name and a backstory so that they could work all the way through the picture and always be in character, so that if you watch the movie it really looks like instead of just background extras just crossing, these people are all doing things all through it. …so little subtleties like that that just make you feel this is a real high school.
A longtime employee of the National Institutes of Health headquarters in Bethesda, Maryland, allegedly sold medical research equipment from the agency on eBay. Dame is a 20-year employee of NIH's Medical Arts Division, according to court filings submitted by internal agency investigators.
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A video clip of an elderly woman dancing to an old Bollywood song is surprisingly going viral on social media as people seem to be enjoying her enthusiasm and love for dance.The video has put the spotlight on the old lady as she shows her graceful moves on an old Hindi classic song.She is dancing on a song sung by Lata Mangeshkar from the 1956 film Parivaar.The dance steps and refined expressions of the unknown woman has moved viewers.The video posted on December 6 has received over 3.5 million views.Video courtesy: Mana Stars-Facebook
I’m not saying we shouldn’t be angry.
Anger seems reasonable. But perhaps
we will do what I’ve heard the Inuit do—
spend the emotion on walking, walk a line
until all the anger has left our bodies.
The moment the Inuit notice the anger is gone,
replaced, perhaps, by sadness or fear,
compassion or just a quietness,
they mark that spot with an object
to show the extent of their anger.
And perhaps, if we’re lucky, when we walk
this way, it will be a long enough walk
that we arrive at each other’s doors,
object in hand, and when the object
leaves our grip, we’ll be able to use our hands
to greet each other, touch each other’s faces,
point to the horizon to all the other places
we might choose to walk now together.
AUSTIN, Texas — Simon & Schuster and Tiffany Haddish defamed Haddish’s ex-husband William Stewart and his mother in her book, “The Last Black Unicorn,” Stewart claims in a $1 million demand in Travis County Court.
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The Republican-led Senate is moving to block an Obama-era regulation that would prevent an estimated 75,000 people with mental disorders from being able to purchase a firearm. The Obama administration sought to strengthen the federal background check system by including the names of Social Security beneficiaries with mental impairments who also need a third party to manage their benefits.
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Dancer Deepa Iyengar's kuchipudi interpretation of the cult song 'Tu Cheez Badi Hai Mast Mast' that's breaking the internet will make you remember the 'Mast Mast girl'. Watch the video here...
Deepa Iyengar. Pic courtesy/YouTube
Kuchipudi dancer and choreographer Deepa Iyengar's performance on 'Tu Cheez Badi Hai Mast Mast', the cult song of the 90's is doing the rounds of the internet and got over one million views on her YouTube page.
Deepa's moves will surely make you want to get off the couch and call her the new 'Mast Mast Girl'.
While the video was uploaded on YouTube on April 3, it's only now that it has started trending and got over one million views till now. The location of the video seems to be the rooftop of a house.
Raveena Tandon and Akshay Kumar had shot the original dance song for their 1994 blockbuster film 'Mohra'.
Watch the video here:
ATLANTA (AP) - Forecasters say a mix of sleet and freezing rain could coat highways in parts of north Georgia as an arctic blast sinks temperatures below freezing in parts of Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana.
The north Georgia mountains could see light freezing rain by Sunday morning. The National Weather Service says accumulations of freezing rain are expected to be light - up to .15 of an inch (.38 of a centimeter) in some spots.
In Alabama, cold air behind a front sweeping across the region will drop low temperatures early Saturday morning to around 24 degrees (minus 4.4 Celsius) in Huntsville; and 26 degrees (minus 3.3 Celsius) in Birmingham.
Low temperatures Friday night are expected to drop just below freezing in places such as Jackson, Mississippi; and Monroe, Louisiana.
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BBC Sport meets striker Matt Smith, who combined studying for a university degree whilst playing non-league football, before a move to League One Oldham saw him face Liverpool and Everton in the 2013 FA Cup.
WATCH MORE FA CUP HEROES: Warrington Town's Craig Robinson and Blyth Spartans' Jarrett Rivers
Watch live coverage of the FA Cup fifth round across BBC Sport this weekend - including Sutton United v Arsenal live on BBC One on Monday 20 November.
ROSWELL, N.M. (KRQE) – A 69-year-old Roswell man is facing dozens of charges for sexual crimes against children.
Roswell police say Edward Goodman enticed two teenage girls with pot in exchange for nude photos of them. He’s also accused of having sex with one of the girls.
He was arrested after his wife found the pictures back in April.
Charges against Goodman include 73 counts of sexual exploitation of children, and rape.
On his Birthday Today, Here are 14 Times President Donald Trump set Twitter on Fire
Although people began paying attention to President Donald Trump‘s tweets when he declared his interest to run for president, he has however been on Twitter since March 2009 and his tweets have always been a tad controversial. He has over 22 million followers, and according to an analytic website, he tweets at least 7 times a […]
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The Richmond, Virginia band Left Cross play a fast, brutal, almost feverish version of old-school death metal, their lo-fi production gurgle helping their songs descend into blurry murk. The band serves as a sort of unifier between Richmond’s thriving punk and metal scenes; while the music is pure metal, the politics and context aren’t too far removed from crust punk. The band just came out with a new album called Chaos Ascension, and it sounds like a monster. Stream it below.
Chaos Ascension by Left Cross
You can buy Chaos Ascension at Bandcamp.
10:10 Reported News Briefs Av 22, 5777 , 14/08/17 Av 22, 5777 , 14/08/17 Stone-throwers target Jewish cars near entrance to haredi town Read more Three cars attacked by stone-throwers near Beitar Illit south of Jerusalem, including car carrying two small children. ► ◄ Last Briefs
The Harnett County Democratic party will hold its monthly meeting Tuesday in the Commons Area of the Harnett County Governmental Complex at 309 W. Cornelius Harnett Blvd., Lillington. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. Many Democratic candidates will be there to speak to voters.
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A short hole that will offer birdie chances, see our guide on the par-4 15th hole.
Shinnecock Hills Hole By Hole Guide: Hole 15
Hole 15: Par-4: 409 yards
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
The par-4 15th starts with a raised tee that creates a huge elevation change to the fairway. This significantly shortens the yardage of the hole and for the majority of players, they will have short irons into the green.
Players will still have to be accurate with those irons though, because there are six bunkers by the green that await any shot with a poor strike, or a poor direction.
The back of the green slopes away so do not be long. A birdie chance, but accuracy’s the key.
A hockey club has appealed for support in its quest to find a ‘permanent new home’.
Maidenhead Hockey Club has been working with Claires Court School and developer Berkeley Homes on their plans for land off Cannon Lane.
The club hopes to secure a clubhouse and new pitches for itself, alongside a new school campus and about 150 homes.
In an open letter posted on its website, club chairman Dave Taylor said: “The new campus will provide a permanent new home of our Hockey Club, with two new, all-weather pitches, changing rooms and a clubhouse all on the same site, as part of a multi-sport complex and pavilion for the school.
“High-quality education facilities will also be provided for Claires Court.
“The submission of these plans to the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead is the first step on the journey towards a new home for our club, however there is a long way to go and many hurdles to overcome.”
Visit www.maidenheadhc.org.uk to read the letter in full.
Aug 11 (Reuters) - Enservco Corp
* Enservco enters into long-term credit agreement with East West Bank
* Enservco Corp - ‍New credit agreement has a three-year term that expires in August of 2020​
* Enservco Corp - ‍Has entered into an agreement with East West Bank for a $30 million revolving line of credit​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Rockets guard Chris Paul has already begun recruiting LeBron James to Houston, reports the NYT‘s Marc Stein.
Paul and James will be unrestricted free agents in July. Via Stein’s newsletter:
Rest assured that the Rockets’ understandably devastated Chris Paul — who made a fast exit from Toyota Center late Monday night after being forced to watch the biggest game of his life from the bench because of his hamstring injury — has already begun his recruitment of James to Houston.
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De Minaur, Whittington get wild cards for Australian Open
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MELBOURNE, Australia -- Australian Open organizers have given 17-year-old Alex De Minaur and Andrew Whittington wild-card entries to the season's first grand slam tournament.
De Minaur, a Wimbledon junior finalist last year, beat top-seeded Mikhail Kukushkin in the qualifying tournament for the Brisbane International, where he is set to make his ATP main draw debut this week. Whittington, 23, achieved a career-high ranking of No. 170 last November after winning six ITF titles and reaching semifinals at two ATP Challenger events.
Other wild cards already granted for the Australian Open men's main draw include Denis Istomin, the Asia-Pacific Wildcard playoff winner from Uzbekistan, and Quentin Halys of France and Michael Mmoh of the United States, who were given reciprocal wildcards for the French Open and the U.S. Open.
CHANGE: Saudi Crown Prince, in His Own Words: Women Are ‘Absolutely’ Equal. Didn’t all this stuff start after Trump’s Saudi trip?
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In this Jan. 3, 2018, photo released by the U.S. Navy, a Naval Station vessel, right, prepares to assist the future USS Omaha
LCS 12), a 218-foot-long littoral combat ship, pier side during a brief fuel stop in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. The Omaha was conducting a change of homeport to San Diego, Calif.
J.O. Johnson High School and Grissom High School will be re-purposed by the City of Huntsville instead of sitting empty. WAAY 31 talked to the City Administrator for Huntsville and learned what criteria is used to decide what should happen to school buildings no longer in use.
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An inmate who walked off a litter detail on Prien Lake Road Thursday morning has been captured, according to Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office spokeswoman Kim Myers.
Anthony D. Collins Jr., 38, was found at approximately 8:50 a.m. in a field near the 600 block of Common Street in Lake Charles, Myers said. Collins was arrested and taken into custody. He will be charged with escape.
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SAN MARCOS, Texas — Griffin Kinney scored 17 points with seven rebounds and Appalachian State upended Texas State 59-56 on Saturday night.
The Mountaineers (10-15, 5-7 Sun Belt Conference) trailed by one at intermission, but they stayed close early in the second half when a Kinney layup tied it 49-all with 7:35 to play. Shelby Adams's jumper gave Texas State a 54-53 lead with 4:32 remaining. The Bobcats (14-11, 7-5) did not score a field goal after that as Kinney, Craig Hinton, Justin Forrest and Tyrell Johnson each made a single foul shot in the stretch to give the Mountaineers the edge.
Ronshad Shabazz added 15 points for Appalachian State. Forrest had eight points.
Nijal Pearson scored 14 points with four rebounds for the Bobcats, who have lost three straight. Tyler Blount added 10 points.
NAIROBI May 3 Kenya's central bank held $8.309 billion in foreign exchange reserves at the end of last week, a record high for a weekly close, the central bank data showed.
The bank said in its weekly bulletin, seen by Reuters on Wednesday, that the reserves were enough to cover about five-and-half months worth of imports.
There was no immediate explanation for the high reserves, which are legally required to be at a minimum of four months worth of imports.
The bank has struggled to build up reserves in the past, due to low exports that are far outstripped by imports of items like petrol.
The East African nation, which goes to the polls in August, also has a stand-by credit with the IMF of $1.5 billion, which it can tap in case of unforeseen shocks. (Reporting by Duncan Miriri; Editing by Angus MacSwan)
Taipei, June 15 -- The lead stories in major Taiwan Chinese language dailies on Thursday are as follows:
@United Daily News: U.S. calls for dialogue between Taiwan, China in wake of Panama's defection.
@China Times: Polls find half of school children suffer from learning fatigue.
@Liberty Times: Taiwan's representative to Nigeria returns as China forces name change on Taiwan's overseas missions.
@Apple Daily: U.S. Congressional GOP whip injured in ballpark shooting.
@Economic Daily News: Financial chiefs instructed not to attend cross-strait forum in China in wake of Panama's defection.
@Commercial Times: Environmental impact assessment to be carried out on 80 mines once mining act is revised.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — After deciding not to play for the French national team this summer, Hornets guard Nic Batum has apparently lost the support of some countrymen.
Batum said Friday that some fans in his native France are celebrating his recent injury and taunting him on social media.
Batum had played for the French team each year since he was a teenager, but passed on the experience this summer to instead prepare for Charlotte's season. Now, he'll miss at least six to eight weeks with a torn ligament in his left elbow.
"I know (some) people in France are happy about it; that's the sad part," Batum said. "Really, for real. I got on stuff and people are happy like I deserve it. ... Trust me, I get those reactions on social media."
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Ashley Starr and Russ Kahle, left, and Jared Starr and Angela Kahle, right, work to open a puzzle box with a clue inside while Jeremy Starr searches for more clues on the shelf in the background as they try to solve the "N.3.R.D.5" room objective at "The Room," an interactive game where a group of people use problem solving skills to complete the ... (more)
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MONTGOMERY, Ala. (NEWS10) – The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) released its annual report on hate groups in the country.
According to SPLC, the number of hate groups in the United States rose for the second year in a row in 2016.
The SPLC found the number of hate groups operating in 2016 to 917, up from 892 the previous year. The SPLC says the number is 101 shy of the all-time record set in 2011.
Click here to view an interactive map of all the active hate groups in the United States.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - CSC Financial Co Ltd :
* For HY ,estimated net profit attributable to shareholders of co would be approximately RMB1,850 million
* Expected result as fee and commission income from securities brokerage business recorded significant year-on-year decrease Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
By the art of a skillful writer, a chain of separate words is turned into a coherent image whose components coexist in space. Here we become aware of another fundamental problem of writing. By its very nature, expository language is made up of chains of words following one another in sequence. Writing has no chords or double stops as music does. Writing must transform the world into a single file of things waiting for their turn in the course of time.
—Rudolf Arnheim, To the Rescue of Art
SPRINGFIELD -- Sacred Heart Griffin's Nick Broeker is one of the hottest names on the recruiting trail.
Just last week the junior offensive tackle picked up offers from Michigan State, Rutgers, and Missouri.
Broeker recently talked with WAND's Gordon Voit about where he stands in his recruitment - click the video above to watch!
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U.S. President Donald Trump praised North Korean leader Kim Jong Un as "very open" and "very honorable" on Tuesday, adding Kim wants to meet "as soon as possible", reported AFP.
"We are having very good discussions," Trump said during a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron at the White House.
23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams says she felt like a "superhero" in the black catsuit she wore during the win over Kristyna Pliskova at the French Open.
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Police are asking for the public's help after a robbery at the Ramada Hotel on Kenmount Road in St. John's.
A woman reported that on Tuesday, Apr. 10 a masked man entered the hotel, jumped over the reception counter, stole money, and fled on foot.
The woman was not injured during the robbery.
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary responded to the robbery at 1:40 that morning, and their investigation of the crime continued Tuesday.
The suspect in the crime was described as average height with a slim build, dark eyes and some facial hair. He wore a hoodie, and his face was covered with a mask.
Police ask the public to contact Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-TIPS if they have any information about the crime.
Good morning,
It was a freezing night and there are still weather warnings in place for icy road conditions.
A yellow weather warning for ice is in place across the county until 11am today (December 12), so drive carefully and be wary of black ice.
We'll be bringing you al the latest news on the any accidents and congestion on major roads, including the A14 , M11 and A1, that might affect your route into work, check out the updates as they happen below.
Delays and cancellations on the trains, affecting commuters heading into and out of London, and across Cambridgeshire, will also be updated in the blog.
We will also be reporting on flight cancellations and delays to affect Stansted Airport.
And, we'll also be bringing you the latest news and sport from around the city, and across the country, as well as the best of What's On in the region.
Do let us know if you spot anything that may affect your commute home from work - send us a tweet on Twitter @CambridgeNewsUK or write a post on our Facebook page .
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio -- Justin Turner scored 20 points, Demajeo Wiggins added 13 and Bowling Green overcame a 19-point first-half deficit to beat Kent State, 70-62, in a Mid-American Conference men's basketball game on Saturday and sweep the season series against the Golden Flashes.
Rodrick Caldwell scored 12 points and Antwon Lillard 11 for the Falcons (14-9, 5-5 Mid-American Conference), who trailed 31-25 at halftime after shooting 9 of 33 (27.3 percent) from the field.
BJ Duling's basket with five minutes left in the first half gave Kent State a 29-10 lead. Bowling Green led 54-53 on Turner's jumper with 5:54 left. The lead traded hands until Wiggins's go-ahead dunk sparked an 8-1 run for a 64-57 lead. Kent State closed to 66-62 on Adonis De La Rosa's layup with 1:13 to go before Caldwell sealed it with two free throws.
De La Rosa and Jaylin Walker scored 20 points apiece and Jalen Avery added 11 for Kent State (12-11, 6-4), which saw its three-game win streak end.
Jack Morgan Kelly, was born December, 22nd at 4:10 p.m. he weighed 6lbs, 11 oz and was 19.25 inches long.
He was welcomed into the world by his proud parents Karin Kelly and Brian Kelly.
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Morris will not play Friday against the 76ers, Adam Himmelsbach of the Boston Globe reports.
The initial expectation was that Morris would play after being cleared of assault charges in Arizona earlier in the week, but the Celtics will hold him out Friday as he continues to work his way back into game shape. Expect Morris, who projects to open the regular season as the starting power forward, to make his Celtics debut when Boston plays host to Philadelphia on Monday.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - China Shipbuilding Industry Group Power Co Ltd :
* Says it adopted new accounting policy disclosed by the Ministry of Finance on May 10, regarding government subsidy
* Effective June 12
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Preparations are beginning to accelerate in advance of this summer's total solar eclipse, which will happen at 2:41 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 21. The Columbia area is being billed as the "total eclipse capital of the East Coast," as the Midlands is directly in the "path of totality" for the solar event. Columbia will experience the longest period of total eclipse on the Eastern seaboard, as there will be 2 minutes, 36 seconds of darkness in the middle of the afternoon.
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Salem’s FFA Visits Convention
Seven members of the Salem, N.Y., Future Farmers of America (FFA) and advisor Amy Maxwell, attended the NYS FFA Convention at Morrisville State College in May. Vice president Hannah Groesbeck, was awarded the symbol of future leaders in the agriculture industry, a jacket with her name embroidered on the front. Other highlights included tours of the College dairy, aquaculture, equine and automotive technology facilities, a concert by country music artist Jerrod Neiman and a meet and greet with the Peterson Farm Brothers. Students spent time in workshops and a career fair, and competed in the Senior FFA Quiz bowl competition for the first time. They look forward to being more competitive next year.
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VANCOUVER — An advocacy group says an animal cruelty charge has been laid against a British Columbia man after a dog nearly died of a serious flea infestation.
The SPCA says in a release that an older terrier named Rascal was rushed to an animal hospital on Vancouver Island earlier this year after losing about 85% of his blood to fleas.
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Animal protection officer Tina Heary says the dog was “literally dying from fleas” when he came into the group’s care.
Heary says people know fleas can cause itchy skin and irritation, but don’t always realize the insects feast on blood.
I think people understand that fleas can cause itchy skin and irritation, but they often disregard those discomforts. Tina Heary, BC SPCA
The SPCA says Rascal recovered after receiving life-saving blood transfusions and is now thriving in a new home.
It says Gary Bob of Lantzville has been charged with one count of animal cruelty under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act.
O.J. Simpson reveals how shocked he was when Nicole Brown told him she wanted a divorce.
In a year of restoration, Jesus will use us to break the curses in our families, Philip Cameron prophesied on the Jim Bakker Show.
"There are curses in your family that need to be broken," Cameron says. "You need to be the point person, the one that will stand there and say, 'This is not happening in my grandkids' lives, this is not going to take part in my kids. I will not allow this to have a foothold in my family.'"
With these declarations, you can activate life-altering faith.
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A Russian pilot has been killed after his plane was shot down by militants in Syrian province of Idlib, the Russian Defence Ministry has said. (Image: Reuters)
A Russian pilot has been killed after his plane was shot down by militants in Syrian province of Idlib, the Russian Defence Ministry has said. “A Russian Su-25 aircraft crashed during a flight over the Idlib de-escalation area,” the ministry said in the statement on Saturday, Xinhua news agency reported. “The pilot died in a fight with the terrorists,” the statement said, adding that preliminary information showed that the plane was downed by use of a man-portable anti-aircraft missile system.
“The Russian center for reconciliation of opposing sides in Syria and the Turkish side overseeing the Idlib de-escalation area are working to bring the Russian pilot’s body home,” it said. The pilot had reported earlier that he ejected by parachute in the area, controlled by Nusra Front militants.
The Gold Coast Apartments is ready for tenants after a major renovation of the former Kahl Home. The historic mansion was first built by Henry Kahl in the Gold Coast neighborhood on the hill overlooking downtown Davenport.
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JACKSON, N.Y. — Authorities in New York are searching for a bull that escaped a livestock auction show.
WTEN-TV reports (http://bit.ly/2lNOnMC ) that the bull's owner was unloading the animal from a trailer outside a livestock barn in Cambridge when it sprinted away Tuesday night. Police say the bull was almost hit by a car in the street.
Cambridge police and New York State Police are currently searching for the animal.
Authorities are warning people to stay away from the bull because it's agitated.
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Best friends Isabel Bullock and Anna Roberts were among over 40 members of “No Place Like Home,” a Christian support group for home-school families in or around Three Rivers, who attended a performance by the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra on Monday, Feb. 13 at Chenery Auditorium, in Kalamazoo.
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NEW ORLEANS-- Every year, it's a News with a Twist tradition that our Christmas Elf Kenny Lopez goes to spread some Christmas cheer with "Kenny's 12 Days of Giving."
On Day Three of "Kenny's 12 Days of Giving", he teams up with Terrance and Stephanie Osborne to giveaway the gift of great art!
The folks being surprised were walking down Magazine Street in front of Terrance Osborne's gallery, so we surprised them with prints.
Here's something cool too, Terrance Osborne is releasing new coloring sheets, where you can paint and color your own Terrance Osborne designs. They will be exclusively sold at the Terrance Osborne gallery on Magazine Street. They will be available starting this Friday.
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Boston College guard Ky Bowman (0) tries to steal the ball against Notre Dame guard Temple Gibbs (2) during the first half of an NCAA basketball game in Boston, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) (Photo: Charles Krupa, AP)
BOSTON - Bonzie Colson scored 20 points, Matt Farrell had 19 and No. 25 Notre Dame overcame a 13-point first-half deficit for an 84-76 victory over Boston College on Tuesday night, sending the Eagles to their 10th straight loss.
V.J. Beachem had 16 points and Steve Vasturia added 15 for the Fighting Irish (20-7, 9-5 Atlantic Coast Conference). It is coach Mike Brey’s 13th time winning at least 20 games with Notre Dame.
Ky Bowman led Boston College (9-18, 2-12) with 29 points and Mo Jeffers had 12.
BC had sliced it to 78-76 on Bowman’s two free throws with just under a minute to play, but Beachem grabbed an offensive rebound and was fouled on the ensuing possession. He hit both free throws with 24.1 seconds to play.
• BOX SCORE: Notre Dame 84, Boston College 76
Love is magic. There is nothing better than expressing your love for your partner in a unique way to make it special for them. The day you wish to pop that question to her, you must make it very special. After all, the day becomes one of the most memorable day of your life.
It is Luis Cardona and his love Maddy Thrope’s story. Luis finally decided to go down on his knees for Maddy. He decided to do it in the most unique way. The two were connected through Rock climbing and Luis popped the question at the ‘Elevation Gym’ where the two climbed together. He added some light strings to the place where they used climbed. While he held Maddy, their friends came in and switched on all the lights. It was a magical moment for the two. Maddy was laughing and crying all the way. She loved the way Luis expressed his love and said a big Yessssss!
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky senior left tackle Cole Mosier has sustained a torn right anterior cruciate ligament that ends his Wildcats career.
The 6-foot-6, 335-pound Mosier will undergo surgery on Thursday after injuring the knee during Saturday’s scrimmage. He started 13 of 32 career games for Kentucky, including 10 in 2016. Mosier was among four returning starters on a Wildcats offensive line that blocked for a pair of 1,000-yard rushers last season.
Mosier, who walked on and earned a scholarship as a redshirt freshman, is not eligible for a sixth season. The Walton, Kentucky, native called the injury “a big blow” in a release on Monday but thanked Kentucky coaches for everything they did and providing a scholarship that he called “a dream come true.”
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Jenner's assist in Game 6 on Monday wasn't nearly enough, as the Blue Jackets were eliminated by the Capitals with the 6-3 loss.
Jenner managed three points over six games in the first-round playoff series, but only one of his 24 shots went past a Capitals netminder. The alternate captain will be seeking a new contract as a restricted free agent this summer; he's cleared 200 hits in all but one of his five NHL campaigns -- and he had 102 in an injury-riddled 2014-15 -- so expect the winger to get a decent raise over his $2.9 million annual salary if the Blue Jackets appreciate his physical ways and regular-season output of 32 points (13 goals, 19 assists) over 75 games.
About a month ago GMK's Juliana Valencia and Meteorologist T.G. Shuck asked you on Facebook about the historic places in Louisville everyone should know about. One place some of you told them about is this building on West Broadway and 10th street which used to be known as Union Station.
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"I joined to pay for college, and I've stayed for the travel and the people," said Sgt. Nicolla White, as she spoke to why she joined the Army.White is currently deployed to Camp Arifjan, Kuwait as a human resources non-commissioned officer with the 316th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), an Army Reserve unit from Coraopolis, Pa. The 316th ESC mission in Kuwait is to support the 1st Theater Sustainment Command mission of providing logistics support throughout the CENTCOM area of operations. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Christopher Bigelow)
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Basketball mania is in full swing as the top college teams duke it out. But while you’re filling out your brackets and cheering on your favorites, the team from Legacy Retirement Group says pay attention to some key components that can also be applied to retirement planning.
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Skopje, 19 March 2018 (MIA) – The parliamentary Committee on Election and Appointment Issues at a session today acknowledged the resignations of five members of the National Commission for the Prevention of Corruption who resigned after an internal audit report scandal.
DUI's Artan Grubi invited the other two Anti-corruption members to resign so that the Commission could finally start doing its job instead of being a commission for the defense of corruption, he said.
The resignations will be put on the agenda of a plenary session of Parliament. mr/15:30
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Even with headlines of the UK government getting an agreement with EU over the troubled issue of the Irish border, it was unsustainable for Sterling to hold onto gains against the US Dollar. Breaking news of the EU officials expressing the doubts about the …
April 13 Taseko Mines Ltd:
* Taseko Mines Ltd says Q1 Gibraltar mine production of 41.3 million pounds of copper and 0.9 million pounds of molybdenum
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HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – Crews in Holyoke have recovered a second body following Sunday’s deadly apartment fire on North East Street.
Holyoke Fire Captain Anthony Cerruti told 22News the body was found inside the building on 106 North East Street Sunday night.
Cerruti said Sunday another woman died after jumping from the fourth or fifth floor of the apartment building during the fire.
The fire started just before 9 a.m. New Year’s Day and has left 25 families homeless.
22News will be live streaming a news conference from the site of the fire Monday at 11:00 a.m. Mayor Alex Morse, Fire Chief John Pond and District Attorney Anthony Gulluni will be in attendance. Building commissioner Damian Cote and Police Chief James Neiswanger are also expected to be at the conference.
Marie Lau shows us Hokulani Bake Shop’s holiday products including their mini cupcake platter, bite sized chocolate chip cookie bag, & their seasonal cupcakes (gingerbread, eggnog and champagne flavors).
For larger, more complicated orders, they ask that you place your order either in-store, over the phone or you can email them at info@hokulanibakeshop.com If you just want to place basic cupcake orders, you can order online thru their website and on Eat24hours.com which is the Yelp online ordering portal.
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Ruby Montague, 3, of Concord smiles up at her father during an Easter egg hunt hosted by the Concord Grange at Keach Park in Concord on Saturday. Participation was broken into four age groups from 2 to 10 years old.
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Bayern Munich have announced Jupp Heynckes will return to the club as head coach until the end of the season following the sacking of Carlo Ancelotti.
Despite leading Bayern to the Bundesliga title last season, Ancelotti was dismissed at the end of September after seeing his side beaten 3-0 in the Champions League by Paris Saint-Germain.
“I wouldn’t have returned to any other club in the world, but FC Bayern München are very close to my heart." pic.twitter.com/0r08tB83ef — FC Bayern US (@FCBayernUS) October 6, 2017
Reports claimed Ancelotti had lost the support of several key players in the dressing room and that contributed to his downfall, leaving Bayern chiefs with the task of replacing the experienced Italian.
And they have ultimately turned to a familiar face, with Heynckes returning to Bayern four years after he appeared to retire at the end of an historic treble-winning campaign.
KNOXVILLE (WATE) – An employee at a Knoxville motel was sent to the hospital for smoke inhalation after an incident at a Red Roof Inn.
Knoxville Fire Department said they responded to the inn, located at 1315 Kirby Road, at around noon Monday and discovered smoke coming from an elevator shaft. Firefighters said it appeared that hydraulic fluid had leaked onto the hot motor causing it to smoke.
Firefighters said there was no fire, but smoke was created from the burning oil. Approximately 30 guests were evacuated from the motel. No other injuries were reported.
There is nothing as beautiful as living long to fulfill purpose, impart lives and seeing your grandchild grow just like Nollywood actress, Shan George.
Shan has been very busy traveling round the country just to ensure that she makes out good movie scripts that will depict the true Nigerian story but that have not taken her attention away from her family.
As a mother, she is doing fine that she does not disturb her two boys who are also making her proud. The truth is part of the money she is making now is just for her grandchildren to enjoy as she also supports her boys when they come to her for help.
The actress shared a photo of her granddaughter, who is growing so fast and there was nothing more to say than appreciating God for giving her good health to share in the happiness of her home.
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OTTAWA — The amount Canadians owe compared with their income ticked lower in the first quarter but remained near record levels as mortgage debt continued to climb.
Statistics Canada says the amount of household credit market debt as a proportion of household disposable income slipped to 166.9 per cent in the quarter compared with 167.2 per cent in the fourth quarter of last year.
That means that for every dollar of disposable income, Canadians owe about $1.67 in debt.
Mortgage debt represented 65.7 per cent of the total, up from 65.6 per cent at the end of 2016.
Some experts have warned that Canadians are carrying too much debt and could be exposed in the event of a recession.
The Bank of Canada has also repeatedly issued warnings about the steady climb of household debt.
U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis has embarked on a tour of the Middle East and Africa for talks on the fight against Islamic extremism.
Mattis starts his tour on April 18 in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, where he is expected to meet senior Saudi leaders. He also is scheduled to visit Egypt, Israel, Qatar, and Djibouti in the Horn of Africa.
On his weeklong trip, Mattis will reaffirm "key U.S. military alliances, engage with strategic partners in the Middle East and Africa, and discuss cooperative efforts to counter destabilizing activities and defeat extremist terror organizations," the Defense Department has said.
https://www.defense.gov/News/Article/Article/1152333/mattis-to-make-stops-in-middle-east-africa/
Officials and experts say Mattis will focus on the fight against the Islamic State (IS) extremist group, which continues to control large swaths of Iraqi and Syrian territory, and articulating President Donald Trump's policy toward Syria.
Based on reporting by AP and Reuters
February 10, 2017 Bob Moriarty of 321 Gold profiles two gold explorers, RJK Explorations and Winston Gold, that he sees as low-risk, high-potential stocks. Gold and silver shares have had quite a ride higher since the 15th of December when the Daily Sentiment Indicator from Jake Bernstein called the bottom to the day.
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Japan heads into its first test with Ireland showing five changes and one positional switch from the team that started last week’s 33-21 win over Romania.
Head coach Jamie Joseph named his 23-man squad Thursday for Saturday’s game at Shizuoka’s Ecopa Stadium following a week in which Harumichi Tatekawa, Akihito Yamada, Yu Chinen and 98-cap veteran Hitoshi Ono all pulled out of the squad with injury.
In the backs, William Tupou wins his first cap and links up with Coca-Cola Red Sparks teammate Timothy Lafaele (who moves from 13 to 12) in the centers. Yu Tamura gets the nod at flyhalf, while Kotaro Matsushima is named on the wing in place of Yamada.
There are two changes to the Brave Blossoms’ pack, with Keita Inagaki and Heiichiro Ito — who both started last week’s game on the bench — packing down either side of captain Shota Horie in the front row.
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Wednesday at 3 on A Juneau Afternoon,
William Todd Hunt will be here to highlight The Orpheus Project’s production of West Side Story;
We’ll talk with Robert Fagen and poets involved with the Convergence book;
We’ll get an update on Red Cross activities with guest, Lori Wilson;
We’ll get the details on the upcoming Downtown Restaurant Week;
We’ll get an update about Eaglecrest;
That, Writer’s Almanac, Bird Note, music and more, today on A Juneau Afternoon, live at 3 on KTOO-News, repeated at 4 on KRNN, and available on demand on-line at ktoo.org
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Agency: Living Free, a donor-supported, nonprofit, no-kill animal sanctuary
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Stocks, Bonds, Derivatives and Residuals… Jim The Flagger takes the complex world of finance, and boils it down into terms we can understand (well, sometimes we can understand it anyway).
This week’s report:
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Don’t miss Jim’s analysis and advice Monday mornings around 7:50, it’s “Business News with Jim The Flagger”.
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Feb 2(Reuters) - Kunming Sinobright Group Co Ltd
* Says it issued 186.5 million new shares through private placement and raised 1.66 billion yuan in total
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The former SA Social Security Agency (Sassa) chief executive yesterday accused Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini of telling him to find dirt on banks so they would not get contracts to pay social grants.
“The minister said I must find something on the banks that will make the banks look like they will not be able to get into the fray of paying the contracts‚” Thokozani Magwaza told the inquiry into Dlamini’s role and liability in the social grants debacle.
Magwaza said he had refused to follow Dlamini’s instructions. “I disputed . . . I said I cannot be able to do that. I cannot be able to find anything on the banks.”
SACRAMENTO (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday evening's drawing of the California Lottery's "Daily Derby" game were:
1st:8 Gorgeous George-2nd:11 Money Bags-3rd:3 Hot Shot, Race Time: 1:47.69
(1st: 8 Gorgeous George, 2nd: 11 Money Bags, 3rd: 3 Hot Shot; Race Time: one: 47.69)
Estimated jackpot: $50,000
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Manjot Kalra emerged as the man for the big occasion, scoring a sublime 101 not out off 102 balls to guide India to their fourth Under-19 World Cup title after an eight-wicket rout of Australia in the final on Saturday. After the historic win, cricketers took to social media and applauded the Prithvi Shaw-led team's effort. Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar posted a video message on his Twitter handle and wrote: "With great team work, big dreams work. Congratulations to our World Champions!! We are proud of you. A big congratulations to Rahul and Paras for their guidance".
At least 950.3 million soms were spent in 2017 on subsidizing the agricultural sector and financing will increase this year. The Finance Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev told at a press conference.
«Recently, we have paid special attention to the processing industry, issuing soft loans at 6 percent per annum for up to three years. The remaining agricultural producers — at 10 percent. In 2018, the Ministry of Finance budgeted more than 1 billion soms for these purposes,» he said.
In 2017, a program was launched to subsidize subjects involved in export operations. In 2017, they were financed for 64 million soms, this year 100 million soms were budgeted for it.
Gaston Ramirez (center) of Middlesbrough is brought down by Nampalys Mendy (left) of Leicester City during their English Premier League match in Middlesbrough on Monday. The match ended 0-0. Photo: IC
As noted, WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair was admitted to the intensive care unit over the weekend, for what his rep said was “routine monitoring.”
However, it appears the situation is more serious than originally believed to be, as CEO of Legacy Talent LLC Melinda Morris Zanoni Tweeted the following. It is unknown at this time exactly what type of medical issues Flair is dealing with:
Are u a Fan/Friend of Ric Flair?If so, we need prayers & positive energy 4 our Living Legend as he is dealing w/some tough medical issues🙏🏻 — MelindaMorrisZanoni (@LegacyTalentCEO) August 14, 2017
Additionally, Rory Karpf, the director of Flair’s upcoming ESPN “30 for 30” special, Tweeted the following:
Boston Red Sox starter Brian Johnson left Wednesday night's game against the Philadelphia Phillies in the third inning with left shoulder discomfort.
He will be re-evaluated on Friday in Boston.
Johnson said he started to feel tightness during warm-ups and came out as a precaution. After two strong innings, Johnson lost a lot of velocity on his pitches, leading to the Phillies' only offensive outburst of the game in the third inning.
Right-hander Hector Velazquez, who had been recalled prior to the game, was pressed into emergency duty when Johnson left. After getting hammered in his first major league appearance in May, Velazquez was solid against the Phillies, allowing just one hit and two walks in 3 1/3 scoreless innings and earning his first big league victory as the Red Sox won 7-3.
Johnson is 2-0 with a 4.29 ERA for the Red Sox this year.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Police and fire officials say a guest at a Washington hotel died after falling into a boiler shaft on the roof and plunging 10 floors to the basement.
D.C. police spokesman Rachel Schaerr tells The Washington Post 23-year-old John Leonard of Herndon, Virginia, fell around 2:30 a.m. Sunday at the 9-story Dupont Circle Hotel. Authorities say he had gone to the roof with someone else, possibly his girlfriend.
Schaerr says Leonard went to the roof to get a good view of the city.
A spokesman for the D.C. Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department said crews that specialize in confined-space rescues recovered Leonard’s body.
A manager at the Dupont Circle Hotel called the incident “a tragic accident” in a prepared statement. He did not offer more details.
TULSA, Okla. (AP)  An Oklahoma man charged with a hate crime in the fatal shooting of his Lebanese neighbor will not testify during his murder trial.
After prosecutors rested their case Thursday, 63-year-old Stanley Majors told the judge he's decided not to take the witness stand.
Majors is charged with first-degree murder and a hate crime in the 2016 death of 37-year-old Khalid Jabara in Tulsa.
He has pleaded not guilty. Defense attorneys say he had untreated schizophrenia and experienced a "psychotic episode" during the homicide, although he's been found competent for trial.
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The defense called a jail psychiatrist who said Majors is treated with anti-psychotics and antidepressants.
Prosecutors say Majors shot Jabara after years of harassment because Jabara's family is Lebanese.
The trial is in recess until Monday.
Wales make a stunning start to the 2018 Six Nations as they thrash Scotland in a 34-7 bonus-point win at the Principality Stadium.
MATCH REPORT: Six Nations - Wales 34-7 Scotland
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A Memphis woman is facing charges after police said she shot into a car, trying to kill two people.
Lorious Currie is accused of shooting into a car on March 5 on Knight Arnold Road as the victims were driving toward Nora Lee Lane.
Police said the victims lost control of the car and hit a tree. One person broke the hip and both legs.
Currie is charged with attempted first-degree murder.
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When the Yankees report to Spring Training in a few weeks, it goes without saying that eyes, and that mainly includes the media, will be focused on Gary Sanchez. No doubt the team will do everything they can to insulate him from the onslaught of attention he is bound to receive, but in the end, it will fall on his shoulders to adjust.
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Max the cat sits in front of the Christmas tree after returning to his Boulder home following 50 days lost outside.
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A Toledo native is a current contestant on the CBS reality show, Survivor Ghost Island.
Angela Perkins, a 1993 graduate of Bedford Senior High School, is currently competing on Season 36 of the popular television show.
Perkins is inviting the public to attend the first local Season 36 Survivor Ghost Island viewing party.
The event will be held at on April 4 at The Blarney Irish Pub, 601 Monroe Street Toledo, Ohio 43604 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Perkins will be in attendance of the party and says it will be a moment for everyone to celebrate.
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Oreo has announced a contest where you could score a half million dollars for your ‘Oreo Creation.’
Over the last few years, Oreo has expanded its flavor and product offerings dramatically with everything from Swedish Fish flavored Oreos to bringing back Oreo Cereal but now they are looking for your help.
Think you have an idea worthy of becoming the next great OREO® creation? Share your creation, flavor or inspiration
with us. Who knows? You could WIN $500,000 and have your creation in stores all across the U.S. Submissions can be any OREO®-inspired creation like a new OREO® flavor (such as a new cookie or chocolate candy flavor) or any food item containing OREO® cookies (such as an OREO® Graham Crackers or OREO® Pancake Mix).
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Bradford Hornsby is an editor, music writer, web producer, and pop culture blogger for CBS stations in the San Francisco Bay Area. Find him on Twitter at @bradfordhornsby.
VILNIUS (Sputnik) — NATO fighter jets carrying out an air policing mission in the Baltic region have intercepted and guided Russian aircraft eight times last week, the Lithuanian Defense Ministry said in a statement Monday.
“From August 7 to August 13, NATO fighter jets conducting the air-policing mission in the Baltic states, have flown over the Baltic Sea in the international waters eight times in order to identify and escort Russian aircraft,” the statement said.
Lithuania has no aircraft suitable for the airspace defense. Since the beginning of May, the mission in Lithuania is carried out by four Polish Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon jets.
The Russian Defense Ministry has repeatedly stated that the flights of the country’s Aerospace Forces are carried out in strict accordance with international regulations on the use of airspace over neutral waters.
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Ministry of Health Acting Permanent Secretary Dr Kennedy Malama has called on various stakeholders in the health sector to take a prevention approach aimed to discourage experimenting amongst youths.
Dr Malama has told Q news in an interview that the experimental stage which most young people in the country are at can be very catastrophic if not handled well.
Dr Malama explained that that underage drinking, smoking or partying increases the chance of becoming an alcoholic which is detrimental to one’s health and most teenagers who drink are at increased risk for sexual assault and pregnancy.
he has stated that sensitizing youths and teenagers against experimenting needs concerted efforts from parents, community leaders, political leaders, the church and government amongst others.
A missing 16-year-old girl from Portland who was previously associated with a sex trafficking investigation has been located in Las Vegas and is safe, police said Sunday.
Malia Jenae Carbaugh was reported missing by family members in Portland and Oregon City on Thursday.
Investigators confirmed she had a plane ticket for a Spirit Airlines flight from Portland International Airport to Las Vegas.
Investigators were concerned she was endangered because she is underage and was associated with a sex trafficking investigation in Los Angeles late last month. The Beaverton Police Department and the Portland FBI Child Exploitation Task Force partnered with the Los Angeles Police Department during that operation.
Beaverton Police said late Sunday that she is in protective custody and will be returned to Oregon soon.
No further details were released.
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BUTLER TWP. — The Butler Township Service Department is seeking candidates for seasonal employment for grass cutting & road maintenance. Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent, be 18 years old and have valid Ohio driver’s license. Pay rate is $10 to $12 per hour, depending on experience. Physical and drug screen required. Hours are Monday through Thursday, 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Applications must be submitted to Erika Vogel, Township Administrator by April 30, 2018 at evogel@butlertownship.com.
An application can be found at www.butlertownship.com.
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In this July 19, 2016, file photo Australia's Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce takes the oath of office as he is sworn in at Government House in Canberra, Australia. Joyce, on Monday, Aug. 14, 2017, became the latest lawmaker to reveal he might have breached a constitutional prohibition on dual citizens becoming lawmakers, after he was advised by the New Zealand government that he might be a kiwi. Rob Griffith, File AP Photo
British mountain bike champion Grant Ferguson says some of the best riders in the world will be in his native Scotland this summer for the Glasgow 2018 euros.
Mountain-biking is one of six sports being hosted in the city as part of the inaugural European championships and the newly upgraded Cathkin Braes course will, according to Ferguson, give even the most skilled riders a tough test.
Ferguson himself must qualify first but tells BBC Scotland's Kheredine Idessane that it's something he's desperate to do.
SACRAMENTO (AP) — More than 1.4 million Californians already have cast ballots in the state primary.
California election officials mailed more than 11.5 million ballots to registered voters. As long as a ballot is postmarked by June 5 it can arrive up to three days later and still be counted.
Many ballots come in near the deadline so counting continues for weeks, delaying winners in close races.
Traditionally, only voters who request mail ballots get them. This year, five counties are experimenting by sending mail ballots to all registered voters. They are Sacramento, Nevada, San Mateo, Madera and Napa counties.
Election officials say it’s too early to tell if the move increases turnout.
The primary features races for all statewide offices, all 53 U.S. House members and most legislators.
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Seventies and eighties star Elkie Brooks will perform for fans in Birmingham this weekend.
The singer is best known for songs such as Pearl's A Singer, Fool If You Think It's Over and Lilac Wine.
See Elkie perform Fool If You Think It's Over on Top Of The Pops in 1982 here:
Elkie, now aged 71, will play Birmingham Town Hall on Saturday.
Tickets priced at £28 or £30 are currently on sale.
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William and the Romantics (WR) is a twenty-piece big band swing group playing in the Denver Metro area. The band consists of sixteen musicians and a four-person vocal ensemble.
WR plays well-known big band swing covers from a variety of band leaders and singers including: Glenn MIller, Tommy Dorsey, Artie Shaw, Cab Calloway, Gene Krupa, Ella Fitzgerald, Anita O'Day, The Andrews Sisters, Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin, and many others.
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Mostly sunny conditions on the last day of winter as the start of spring on Tuesday is expected to be ushered in with rain. Henry DiCarlo has the forecast for March 19, 2018.
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers added two players to their roster, Monday, both imports on defence.
Cody Prewitt is a 6-foot-2, 210-pound defensive back/linebacker who was a first-team all-American at the University of Mississippi in 2013.
He led the SEC with six interceptions that season.
Prewitt, 25, had an NFL tryout with Tennessee in 2015.
Defensive back Kevin Short (6-foot-2, 185 pounds) has spent time on several NFL practice rosters since leaving Fort Scott Community College, where he recorded 10 interceptions over two seasons.
Short will be 26 next week.
Learn to tap a maple tree during the Maple Sugaring Days offered in March by naturalists from the Forest Preserve District of Kane County. Medical reports cite all sorts of trouble for those of us, especially kids, who stare at a computer or mobile device screen all day.
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AASU protest
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GUWAHATI, Aug 14 - Members of the All Assam Students Union (AASU) and prominent citizens today registered their protest against the failure of the Central and State governments to implement the Assam Accord in 32 years by lighting 32 flames. The programme was organized in different parts of the State this evening barring the flood affected areas.
Chelsea must respond to last weekend’s defeat with a dominant victory at Huddersfield Town later on Tuesday, defender Cesar Azpilicueta has said.
The Premier League champions suffered a shock 1-0 defeat at West Ham United last weekend that left them 14 points behind league leaders Manchester City.
Spain international Azpilicueta has urged the London outfit to channel their disappointment into a performance worthy of a major club at John Smith’s stadium.
“Big teams, after a defeat, we have to answer in a strong way,” Azpilicueta told the club’s website. (www.chelseafc.com)
”We know it is a tough place. We have the character and hopefully we can get the three points.
“We are in December and we cannot think more than this. We have a tough game against Huddersfield, we will try to get the three points on the road and get back to winning ways and keep going, keep pushing.”
Huddersfield have won three of their last four home league games, the exception being a 2-1 loss to leaders City last month.
Barcelona star Luis Suarez’s sacrifice has reportedly stunned Lionel Messi and Real Madrid.
Spanish website Don Balon says the Uruguay international has been playing through the pain for Ernesto Valverde’s side this season.
He was supposedly meant to undergo knee surgery last month, only for Ousmane Dembele’s hamstring injury to force Barcelona to reconsider.
Suarez has reportedly delayed the treatment as a result, as he fears Barcelona would be short without him in their ranks.
This has shocked Messi and also reached the attention of Real Madrid, who have also been left taken aback by his unwavering commitment to the cause.
Screenshot from a video provided by Pacific Yellowfin Charters shows an astute seal seeks shelter on the swim grid of a tourist boat in Frederick Arm, north of Campbell River.
A seal escaped the jaws of hungry orcas by hitching a ride on a nearby tourist vessel on July 1, and the encounter was caught on video.
A pod of transient orcas were hunting the harbour seal in Frederick Arm, an inlet north of Campbell River, when the savvy animal swam up to the boat and climbed aboard.
Footage provided by Pacific Yellowfin Charters shows the worried-looking seal hiding behind the boat’s outboard motor on the swim grid, a low platform at the stern of the vessel.
The clever seal occasionally glances up at passengers aboard the 26-foot boat. But it’s mostly focused on its hungry hunters, which circulate below and breach menacingly just meters away.
The boat eventually navigated away from the scene, and the seal slipped away.
Several people were wounded when shots were fired at a commuter rail station near the southern German city of Munich on Tuesday and one person was detained, police said. "Several people were injured by shots.
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April 28 Hitachi kokusai Electric Inc
* Says Rating and Investment Information, Inc. (R&I) downgraded the company's rating to "BBB+" from "A-" -R&I
* Says R&I put the company on rating monitor with view to downgrading -R&I
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - The trial of a Pawtucket father accused of killing his 10-year-old daughter is now underway.
Jorge DePina brought his daughter to the hospital in 2013, but it was too late.
She was pronounced dead.
Prosecutors say she was malnourished, had bruises, bite marks, and burns all over her body.
Today, the defense and state touched on her eating habits and her tendency to throw-up.
As the trial unfolds, we'll see videos taken on a camera found in DePina's home that show child abuse.
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ROCK ISLAND, Ill. (AP) — Authorities say two people have died after a tree branch fell on spectators during a fireworks display in western Illinois.
The Rock Island County Sheriff’s Office says the branch fell from a large oak tree outside the county courthouse in Rock Island around 9:40 p.m. Tuesday.
Dozens were sitting near the tree watching the fireworks when the branch fell about 25 feet (8 meters) and crushed some of the spectators. Some of those who weren’t hurt tried to lift the branch to free the people trapped beneath.
Authorities said 61-year-old Daniel Mendoza Sr. of Rock Island was pronounced dead at the scene. Seventy-two-year-old Lawrence Anderson of Moline died at a hospital.
Authorities have not provided the causes of death.
Five other people were injured.
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Diva singer's aides claim faulty earpiece caused Times Square lip-sync disaster - and accuse TV execs of disabling equipment on PURPOSE to create a scandal and boost their audience figures Pit bull mauls family who tried to put him in a Christmas sweater - and is only captured after being stabbed, Tasered, then shot with a tranquilizer dart AND a shotgun North Korea will test-launch an intercontinental nuclear missile that could let it nuke the United States, claims Kim Jong Un Will a BAG solve the mystery of what happened to six missing plane passengers who vanished over Lake Eerie? Police find luggage in hunt for family of four and their two friends 'One of the most eventful and exciting years of my life': Ivanka Trump celebrates New Year in Hawaii as the rest of the clan party with Stallone and Donald in Florida 'No computer is safe,' warns Trump as he explains how he writes important ... (more)
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A celebrated Wauwatosa institution, Ted’s Ice Cream & Restaurant (6204 W. North Ave.) has thrived by keeping things simple. Seating is close quarters with a few tables and two counters; the food is classic no-frills diner fare.
Serving breakfast and lunch daily, Ted’s options range from the traditional breakfast, malts and sundaes to specialty sandwiches. Breakfast items include a build-your-own omelet option, pancakes, thickly or thinly cut French toast, Ted’s eggs benedict, and a Belgian waffle topped with homemade ice cream.
Specialty sandwiches include the French dip; Philly cheesesteak; Colorado Special with Muenster, grilled ham and red onion on rye; and the Ted’s grilled cheese (American cheese, bacon and tomato on Turano Italian bread). Offering the classic cheeseburger and the classic hamburger, Ted’s also prepares the Boss Burger, a one-third-pound charbroiled patty on a garlic roll with French fries and choice of salad or delicious soup.
PARIS: French insurer AXA announced on Tuesday (Dec 12) it would quadruple its investments in environmentally-friendly projects by 2020 to €9 billion (US$10.60 billion) and disinvest further from the coal industry.
"In 2015 AXA committed to reach €3 billion in green investments by 2020. Given that this target has already been reached, the Group has decided to quadruple its original target and reach €12 billion by 2020," the insurer said.
French President Emmanuel Macron is hosting a climate summit this week where he will press rich countries to increase financing for dealing with climate change and urge investors worldwide to turn their backs on polluters in a bid to accelerate efforts to combat global warming.
With respect to disinvesting from the coal industry, Axa will target companies that derive more than 30 per cent of their revenue from coal. It also said it would not insure any new coal mines or oil sands projects, including associated pipeline businesses.
Denver Broncos coach Gary Kubiak stepped down from his dream job on Monday because of health concerns, saying "the demands of the job are no longer a good fit for me."
Kubiak missed a week of work in October after suffering a complex migraine, his second health scare in three years.
Kubiak went 24-11, including a victory in Super Bowl 50, but a 9-7 finish this season kept the Broncos out of the playoffs.
General manager John Elway said he was saddened and disappointed in Kubiak's resignation, "but I understand and respect Gary for doing what's right for him and his family."
Elway now embarks on his third head coaching search in his six seasons as Broncos GM.
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Manchester United want to lure Marco Asensio away from Real Madrid
Manchester United have been tipped to rescue Asensio from his Real Madrid nightmare in recent months with the Spain international currently struggling for game time at the Bernabeu.
A bright start to the current campaign - where he bagged back to back stunners in the Spanish Super Cup against Barcelona - had made way to a midseason blip.
Despite Los Blancos struggling, Zinedine Zidane has regularly overlooked Asensio - leading to talk the 22-year-old may be about to turn his back on the club he loves.
And Spanish outlet Don Balon say Manchester United are sure they can succeed where Real failed by getting the best out of the player.
Mourinho is supposedly a huge fan of Asensio.
Feb 14 Korbank SA:
* Said on Monday that its Q4 revenue was 3.3 million zlotys ($813,630) versus 3.1 million zlotys a year ago
* Q4 net profit was 30,925 zlotys versus loss of 373,166 zlotys a year ago
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A small group joined together on University Avenue, across from the American Consulate building, early today to protest the violent white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia this past weekend.
Those gathered this morning in response to the violence, racism and bigotry displayed this weekend, chanted phrases such as, "refugees in, racists out," and, "Black lives matter."
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Yesterday, as CBC News reports, about 60 people held a vigil outside of the American Consulate building to commemorate 32-year-old Heather Heyer who died after a car plowed through a group of counter-protesters in Charlottesville on Saturday.
Radwanska survives
Top seed and defending champion Agnieszka ­Radwanska of Poland scraped a hard-fought 6-2, 6-7 (4/7), 7-5 victory against lower-ranked Duan Yingying at the WTA Shenzhen Open on Monday to advance to the second round.
Radwanska, ranked third in the world, took nearly two and a half hours to overcome a stiff challenge from her 103rd-ranked Chinese opponent, winning fewer of her first-service points but slamming down seven aces to Duan's four. The Pole saved three match points in the third set on her way to claiming victory.
Second seed Simona Halep of Romania triumphed in a three-set thriller (6-1, 3-6, 6-3) over Jelena Jankovic of Serbia, formerly the world's top-ranked female player.
Football Weekly is back, with presenter Max Rushden trying desperately to keep Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Wilson and Paolo Bandini from filling too much time with anecdotes about tulips.
First business of the day is the Premier League which featured some daft red cards and even dafter defending, while also invalidating almost everything Max said in the preview show. We cover Kyle Walker-Peters, and the possibility of a Danny Rose-Peters waiting in the wings, as well as Huddersfield’s remarkable 24-hour spell at the top of the Premier League.
We look forward to Liverpool’s involvement in the Champions League, in which they’ll face Hoffenheim in a battle to avoid playing on Thursdays, we take a look around the Championship and Paolo fills us in on all things Italy.
Finally the podders look at the Spanish Super Cup and at Neymar, who definitely doesn’t play for Barcelona any more, but is making his dreams come true at Paris Saint-Germain instead.
A New England Patriots fan saw his dream come true Sunday morning.
Bill Duggan, who served his community as a volunteer firefighter in New York for more than four decades, will be attending Super Bowl LII in Minneapolis in February.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell stopped by the Tarrytown Fire Dept. on Sunday to present Duggan with four tickets to the Super Bowl.
Duggan is battling Stage 4 brain cancer, and one of his friends started a GoFundMe page in an effort to raise money for his Super Bowl ticket. With the tickets, Duggan gets his chance to live out his dream as he continues his fight.
"I am a big Patriots fan," told WABC-TV in New York. "But I just want to go to the Super Bowl."
MEANT TO BE PLAYED UNDER A DESK A Whirlwind Tour Of Classic Games Like 'Doom' And 'Tetris' On A Graphing Calculator
Okay, "Doom" is a little bit of a stretch for the humble TI-83, but we'd play that version of "Super Mario Bros." all through math class.
A city council committee is proposing banning shisha in public and commercial spaces.
The move would affect up to 44 hookah bars, lounges and cafes.
On Wednesday, the community and public services committee passed a motion directing administration to prepare amendments to the city's public places bylaw.
The move would prohibit the use of shisha and waterpipe smoking in public and commercial spaces. It would bring shisha smoking rules into alignment with regulation of tobacco and potential regulations related to cannabis smoking.
The motion will go before city council on Oct. 3.
Katie Couric’s top producer, Tony Maciulis, has exited Yahoo following Verizon’s purchase of the web giant, Page Six has learned.
Maciulis — who followed Couric from CBS to ABC and then to Yahoo — had been negotiating his departure for the past two weeks.
The veteran producer is a close friend of Couric’s, and has lead the team at Yahoo News Video since 2014.
Verizon officially took ownership of Yahoo on Tuesday after their $4.5 billion deal closed. More than a thousand layoffs are expected.
As Page Six has reported, Couric plans to wait and see how the handover goes before making a decision about her future with the company.
Avon Products Inc. stock climbed to one of its highest levels in weeks on the possibility that Sheri McCoy is set to leave her post as chief executive officer.
Shares of the company rose by 4.7 percent to $3.66, one of the highest levels for over the last month, which has seen the stock hover between $3.40 and $3.50.
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April 20 Temenos Group AG:
* Says Q1 2017 non-IFRS EBIT was USD 27.3 million , an increase of 15 percent in constant currencies
* Q1 IFRS total revenue for quarter was USD 142.5 million, up from USD 129.1 million in Q1 2016
* Sees FY non-IFRS total software licensing growth at constant currency of 10 percent to 15 percent (implying total software licensing revenue of USD 276 million to USD 288 million)
* Sees FY non-IFRS revenue growth at constant currency of 7.5 percent to 11.0 percent (implying revenue of USD 667 million to USD 689 million)
* Sees FY non-IFRS EBIT at constant currency of USD 210 million to 215 million (implying non-IFRS EBIT margin of c.31 percent)
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NEW YORK — Curtis Granderson opened a five-run eighth inning with his 300th homer, a tiebreaking shot that helped the New York Mets rally past the Chicago Cubs for a 9-4 victory Wednesday night.
Injury replacement Lucas Duda added a three-run homer off Hector Rondon, and T.J. Rivera capped the outburst with an RBI single for his third hit.
With sluggers Yoenis Cespedes and Michael Conforto on the bench to begin the game, the resurgent Mets came back from a 4-1 deficit and took two of three from the defending World Series champions despite losing second baseman Neil Walker to a left leg injury.
Granderson received a standing ovation and came out for a curtain call after connecting in the eighth off Carl Edwards Jr. (2-1).
Jerry Blevins (4-0) struck out three of his four batters to earn the win.
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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) -- Wake Forest has kicked center Sam Japhet-Mathias off the team for not meeting unspecified program expectations.
Coach Danny Manning announced Japhet-Mathias' dismissal Friday night.
Japhet-Mathias is a 6-foot-11 sophomore who played in six games this season, averaging 1.0 points and 1.3 rebounds.
The Demon Deacons play No. 20 Clemson on Saturday.
LCD Soundsystem took the stage in a new episode of Austin City Limits to perform their song “Someone Great.” A highlight from their 2007 album Sound of Silver, the song takes on a new meaning over 10 years later, as James Murphy leads the band in a tight rendition with modular synths, live drums, and a glockenspiel. Watch below.
Hornet Bowl spirit: Seventh grade
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The seventh-grade dance and cheer squads for both Bryant Middle School and Bethel Middle School performed at halftime of the Hornet Bowl showdown at Bryant Stadium on Thursday night.
NEW YORK — In Washington, even a name change is fraught with political drama.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is pushing to be referred to as the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, a surface level, but notable change for the agency tasked with protecting consumers against debt collectors and banks.
Officials say the change reflects the bureau's legal name, but critics say it underscores the abrupt ideological turn the bureau has taken since Trump-appointee Mick Mulvaney took over. The 2010 Dodd-Frank Act did create a "Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection" but that name has rarely been used, except occasionally in court filings.
Under Mulvaney, the bureau has proposed revisiting the regulations and policies the Obama administration put in place, and has also reduced the number of enforcement actions it has taken.
Real Estate Rumors: Oxford, Arbor Lodging, Isaac Kassirer
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 9:03 PM EST) -- Oxford Properties Group is close to reaching an agreement to borrow between $150 million and $180 million for its $277.5 million purchase of a New York Second Avenue residential property, Commercial Observer reported on Thursday, citing sources with knowledge of the matter. Oxford is in the midst of buying the 313,283-square-foot Aalto57 at 1065 Second Ave. from World Wide Group and Rose Associates, and is likely to get an acquisition loan from a commercial mortgage-backed securities lender, according to the report.
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Police in Susquehanna Township are attempting to identify a man they say used counterfeit $100 bills to purchase gift cards at local stores.
The thefts occurred on Jan. 26 at two locations in the township, a Rite Aid and CVS, police said.
"There was a total of 15 $100 bills passed, and $450 was put on one gift card, and $460 on the other two gift cards. He was then changed out with legitimate currency," police said.
Anyone with information about the man is asked to contact Detective Darryl Brown at 717-909-9242 or 106@susquehannatwp.com.
Raheem Sterling claims some City players have been “butchered” in recent games, while manager Guardiola has complained that opposition teams are being overly aggressive in their attempts to disrupt his attacking style.
Guardiola was particularly critical of the tactics of Neil Warnock’s Cardiff side in their FA Cup tie last Sunday, and of West Brom’s players in Wednesday’s Premier League match.
But Dyche admits winning three points is the most important thing when your players step on to the pitch irrespective of how you get them.
“Does it matter how you win a football match? Not in my opinion,” said the Clarets boss ahead of City’s visit to Turf Moor this lunchtime.
“There’s a lot been spoken over the years about this that and other. But the actual job of a manager and a team is to win and to find a way to win
“Youth football is different, where it is to develop. But as a first-team manager operate in whatever way you need to.
May 2 black-and-white Capital
* black-and-white capital calls for change at Etsy
* Identifies a number of critical operational and governance flaws that require immediate improvement in Etsy
* Says necessity of exploring strategic alternatives in order to maximize value for all shareholders
* Sees company's intrinsic value approaching $30 per share with operational improvements
* Says for past several months, black-and-white has attempted to engage in a private dialogue with Etsy's board
* Believes it is board's fiduciary duty to immediately consider all strategic alternatives available, including possible sale of entire co Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin scored his first touchdown with his new team on Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts. Adrian Kraus AP
TORONTO — Canadian mining stocks helped give the main Toronto stock index some lift in late-morning trading, while U.S. stocks were mixed.
The S&P/TSX composite index was up 15.94 points to 16,112.01, after 90 minutes of trading.
In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was down 8.02 points to 24,321.14. The S&P 500 index was up 2.05 points to 2,653.55 and the Nasdaq composite index was up 11.79 points to 6,851.87.
The Canadian dollar was trading at 77.82 cents US, up from an average price of 77.76 cents US on Friday.
Workers of French oil giant Total gather in front of the oil refinery in Donges, France, May 26, 2016. REUTERS/Stephane Mahe/File Photo
PARIS Algerian state-owned energy company Sonatrach and French oil major Total (TOTF.PA) have signed a new deal to strengthen their existing partnership and have agreed to settle earlier disputes, the companies said on Monday.
They said the new deal would allow them to expand their partnership on new upstream projects, with a new contractual framework for the Timimoun project, as well as continued joint operations for the Tin Fouye Tebenkort (TFT) gas field.
They added they had agreed to settle amicably earlier disputes between the two companies, which had seen Total seeking arbitration against Algeria for changing profit-sharing terms on oil and gas contracts in the mid-2000s.
(Reporting by Sudip Kar-Gupta; Editing by Sarah White)
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) - An Ohio man who sold heroin laced with an elephant tranquilizer that caused more than two dozen overdoses in West Virginia has been sentenced to more than 18 years in federal prison.
Twenty-two-year-old Bruce Lamar Griggs, of Akron, was sentenced Monday in federal court in Huntington.
Authorities have said 28 people overdosed shortly after using heroin sold by Griggs on Aug. 15. Several victims implicated Griggs, who was arrested a week later.
Authorities have said two people died of heroin overdoses in Huntington around that time, but U.S. District Judge Robert Chambers said none of the deaths were from Griggs' sales.
Victims' blood and urine tests showed heroin, fentanyl and carfentanil, an opioid considered 10,000 times stronger than morphine and used as an elephant tranquilizer.
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TORONTO — Onex Corp. (TSX:OCX) says it has agreed to acquire a U.S. company that manages hundreds of sports, entertainment and business venues including Soldier Field, home to the NFL's Chicago Bears.
The Toronto-based private equity company didn't disclose how much it will pay for privately held SMG Holdings Inc., in partnership with its existing management team. The deal is expected to close in early 2018.
SMG manages nearly 240 venues including Soldier Field and Detroit's Cobo Hall convention centre — although many of its locations are in smaller communities.
The Hershey Centre in Mississauga, Ont., and the Rogers K-Rock Centre in Kingston, Ont., are among its Canadian venues. They are home to the Ontario Hockey League's Mississauga Steelheads and Kingston Frontenacs.
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5:48pm
Yachats Fire-Rescue is racing south on Highway 101 south of Yachats at Bob Creek, on a report that two young males are stuck either in or just outside a cave facing the ocean at that location. Yachats Fire-Rescue is enroute.
5:52pm
Coast Guard Rescue Helo in Newport has been notified so they can launch immediately if needed.
6:03pm
Rescuers say they can’t get to the two trapped males. Coast Guard helo out of Newport has been given a “go” to launch and rendezvous at Bob Creek State Park, six miles south of Yachats in Lane County.
Can’t find them.
7:35pm
Rescuers now say they’ve spotted the two. A rope rescue team has been dispatched to the scene at Bob Creek State Park.
8:02pm
The rescue is gathering right at mile post 170, six miles south of Yachats.
One lane on the A45 is closed and causing delays to eastbound traffic.
Three vehicles were involved in the accident on the A45 eastbound. The lane is closed between the Great Billing Interchange (A5076) and B573 near, Earls Barton.
Northamptonshire Police said they were in attendance along with an ambulance and a fire crew, though no injuries have been yet been reported.
The accident was first reported at 2.30pm.
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Come with us on a journey to the underbelly of the 19th century in Lexington. You will discover the most famous madam in American history and her amazing rags to riches story, the sex scandal that brought down a Senator from one of Kentucky's most famous families and Lexington leaders who risked death to preserve their code of honor. If you are brave enough you may be able to participate in the time-honored tradition of dueling. One, Two, Three, Fire!
This tour is approximately 4-5 hours and includes moderate walking in and around Lexington. We will pick you up at a local hotel or at the Lexington Visitor Center. Water, snacks, and a drink at a local cocktail lounge are included.
Price: $50 (includes fees for historic sites and cocktail).
For more information call (606) 548-2181 or visit stonefencestours.com
Stanton socked his 21st home run of the season, a three-run shot in the third off Teheran. Atlanta right fielder Nick Markakis didn't even move when Stanton connected. Judge hit his 24th homer, a solo shot off lefty reliever Luiz Gohara in the seventh. And Higashioka whacked his third dinger of the season in the fourth, a solo shot off Teheran. All of Higashioka’s first three major-league hits since being called up June 25 have been home runs.
The contemporary colonial at 792 Sturges Highway sits on the corner of Ingleside Road on a 2.11-acre property in the Greenfield Hill neighborhood, directly across the street from the Westport town line. The contemporary colonial at 792 Sturges Highway sits on the corner of Ingleside Road on a 2.11-acre property in the Greenfield Hill neighborhood, directly across the street from the Westport town line.
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LUMBERTON, NC – Men—ages 40-69 who meet eligibility requirements—will want to take advantage of free prostate cancer screens August 21 through September 1. Requirements for men ages 55-69 include not having been diagnosed with prostate cancer, not having a PSA within the past year and currently not under the care of a urologist. Men ages 40-54 must meet these requirements as well as be a minority or have a family history of prostate cancer. The screens are sponsored by Southeastern Health’s Community Health Services department. Locations vary. Pre-registration is required by calling 1-844-735-8864.
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Nine teenagers were sent to various hospitals across the region after a shooting early Sunday on the 100 block of Calhoun Street, police reported Monday. Witnesses told police a brown compact car pulled up outside a party at approximately 12:20 a.m. Two masked people unloaded at least 26 rounds with semi-automatic weapons into the group of young people, Lt.
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The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Wednesday declared the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) eligible for participation in the upcoming General Election, allotting the party the ‘bat’ election symbol following its intra-party polls earlier this week. The ECP had earlier withheld the allotment of an electoral symbol to the PTI, owing to its inability to hold intra-party elections, which are mandatory prior to allocation of an election symbol. The PTI, during its two-day intra-party polls, re-elected Imran Khan as chairman and Shah Mahmood Qureshi as vice chairman for another term. PTI Chief Election Commissioner Azam Swati earlier said the party had held its intra-party election in a hurry to regain its election symbol of ‘bat’ from the ECP as the 2018 General Election draws nearer.
Tank is apart of the hit show “BET’s Mancave” show where they discuss different topics. In an exclusive video the singer takes fans around for his morning ritual. While we all might think Tank wakes up looking the way he does, he has several people that help him achieve his look.
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According to BET, when the singer walks in he looks to see what he will be wearing for the show. He then goes to get his haircut and let fans in on a small secret on grooming. In the video he walks around shirtless to show his other co-host about pushups, but just flaunts his body. We hope they can show us some more behind the scene looks at what goes down before the show.
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A Boise pastor who spent years in an Iranian prison was arrested by Boise Police officers Sunday night.
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The Ada County Sheriff's Office website shows Saeed Abedini was booked into the jail shortly before 11 p.m. on a misdemeanor charge of violating a no-contact order. No further details were immediately available.
Abedini scheduled to make his initial court appearance Monday in Ada County.
Abedini was arrested in Iran in July, 2012 for setting up Christian schools. He was held in an Iranian prison until he was freed in January, 2016 as part of a prisoner exchange between the United States and Iran.
In February of last year, Abedini pled guilty to violating a restraining order from his estranged wife Nagmeh, who actively campaigned for his release during his imprisonment.
HARTFORD — FOX61’s Jenn Bernstein sat down for a on-on-one conversation Friday morning with long-time Connecticut resident Linda McMahon to talk about her new role in President Donald Trump’s administration.
McMahon is in the middle of touring the country, where she is meeting and listening to small business owners. McMahon said Trump reached out before his inauguration to see if she was interested in the job.
“He told me that he wanted someone from the private sector, someone who’d built a business and knew what it was like to have the ups and downs,” McMahon said, “He thought it was in my wheelhouse and I told him that I would be honored.”
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JOHANNESBURG - Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba is expected to address South Africa's latest economic challenges at the Government Communication Information System (GCIS) in Pretoria on Thursday.
The briefing was supposed to take place earlier this week but was postponed as Gigaba had to attend the ANC’S NEC meeting on Monday 12 June.
READ: South Africa slips into recession as economy shrinks
The minister is expected to speak at noon on Thursday on challenges relating to rating’s agency Moody’s downgrading the country one notch to BAA3 – which gave it a negative outlook.
Moody’s placed South Africa on review for a downgrade in Mach following the cabinet reshuffle.
At the time, both Fitch and S&P downgraded the foreign currency rating to junk status.
The latest GDP figures show that the country has entered a technical recession.
Cabinet has said that any interventions will be within current budget frameworks.
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KATHMANDU: General strike imposed by Rastriya Janata Party-Nepal (RJPN) continues to affect life in Terai regions for the third consecutive day.
Transportation, educational institutions, banks, industries and markets have remained closed for the third consecutive day.
RJPN cadres have taken the street in Nepalgunj from early morning. The number of demonstrators has increased today in comparison with the first two days of general strike.
The high temperature was responsible for the relatively low number of demonstrators seen on the first and second days of general strike. With the temperature reaching a relatively lower point, more demonstrators were seen on the street today.
Demonstrators have burnt vehicle tires on the road.
RJPN has enforced general strike from June 13. As per its announced strike schedule, it will last until June 16.
Talks among RJPN, the ruling parties and opposition party are going on amidst general strike.
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(Aviation Day)….It has become an annual event.
This year Aviation Day will be Saturday January 14th. It is held at the County Airport in Imperial. It will run from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm. There will be free flights for children. Registration for the Free Flights begin at 8:00 am. There will be Airplane Static displays, IV Discovery Zone, Local Artisan vendors. An Aviation Day 5k will be held on the runway. To participate in the 5k, registration and check-in at 7:00 am. There is a nominal fee to participate in the 5k. Aviation Day is free to the public.
Falklands : MLA Elsby signs Memorandum of Understanding with the Chilean British University Submitted by Falkland Islands News Network 31.10.2016 Member of the Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly, Hon. Dr Barry Elsby MLA, continued his official trip in Chile by meeting with members of the Ministry of Education in Santiago on Wednesday.
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Member-owned not-for-profit Elevations Credit Union has a new branch in Midtown Fort Collins, featuring business bankers, commercial lenders and more.
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Police are investigating a woman's death as a murder after her body was found inside a Garland apartment.
Officers were responding to a welfare check Sunday night at about 9:30 at Parkside Apartments when they discovered the body of 44-year-old Linda Lee Harris.
Detectives are waiting for the Medical Examiner's report to determine the actual cause of her death.
Anyone with information regarding the death of Linda Harris is asked to contact the Garland Police Department at 972-485-4840.
Tips may also be submitted anonymously to Garland Crime Stoppers at 972-272-TIPS (8477) or online.
A reward of up to $5,000 has been offered for information leading to an arrest or indictment.
The US Geological Survey reported a small earthquake in Western North Carolina Monday morning.
The 1.7 magnitude earthquake was detected at 8:19 a.m.
The epicenter was located 9 miles between Marion and Spruce Pine.
The magnitude was likely too weak to be felt by humans.
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THE DISTRICT of Pakxong will be developed into the second-largest urban centre in Laos' Champassak province after Pakxe, according to a provincial official. Champassak province has been undertaking groundwork to develop the town with assistance from Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh City, creating a new urban plan for Pakxong to deal with its rapid economic growth and development.
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A report on the state police agency’s investigation in Westminster is in the hands of the office of the 10th Circuit Solicitor. David Wagner, solicitor, said today the report arrived Friday and has asked Lindsey Simmons, deputy solicitor in Oconee County, to review and evaluate the report and make a recommendation to him. Issues over the loan of a wood chipper and the sale of salvage materials were presented to the Westminster Police Department a few months ago. Dean Awalt, the police chief, asked for the help of the state Law Enforcement Division. Earlier city administrator Chris Carter said his investigation concluded that no criminal conversion of city property had taken place, but he left open as an option for the city to request a state police investigation.
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One of NASA’s delivery services is paying tribute to John Glenn, as it gets set to launch supplies to the International Space Station.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick Three-Evening' game
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the "Pick Three-Evening" game were:
5-8-0, Fireball: 7
(five, eight, zero; Fireball: seven)
The Wisconsin Badgers football team is coming back to Lambeau Field in 2020 to host Notre Dame.
The Chicago Tribune reports, the long-anticipated official announcement will come Monday in Chicago.
The two schools will play a two-game series, with the second date coming at Soldier Field in 2021.
The University of Wisconsin played in Green Bay last year, defeating 5th-ranked LSU at Lambeau Field in the season opener.
When the Badgers return to Green Bay in 2020, Wisconsin and Notre Dame will be playing for the 17th time overall. The Irish hold an 8-6-2 edge in the all-time series.
The Badgers tweeted about Monday's big announcement.
Wisconsin. Notre Dame.
One big announcement.
Watch 11:30am CT on Facebook:https://t.co/M0BjdgxBcR pic.twitter.com/8MV1iykLKQ — Wisconsin Football (@BadgerFootball) August 14, 2017
The Chicago Tribune reports that Lambeau Field will host a game between Notre Dame and Wisconsin in 2020.
A news conference is set for Monday at 11:30 a.m.
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GUELPH, Ont. -- Canadian Solar Inc. of Guelph, Ont., has received a non-binding takeover offer from its chairman, Shawn (Xiaohua) Qu, who is also the company's CEO and president.
Qu is tentatively offering US$18.47 in cash for each share not already owned by him and his wife.
That's about seven per cent above Friday's closing price of US$17.25 on Nasdaq, when Canadian Solar was worth about US$1 billion.
Founded in 2001, Canadian Solar is one of the world's largest solar power equipment manufacturers and solar utility developers.
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — Investigators are looking into a fatal accident that occurred over the weekend on Goebel Avenue.
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police officers responded to the single-car crash in the 200 block of Goebel Avenue around 5:40 a.m. on Sunday.
Police say a car was traveling north when the driver lost control of the vehicle.
Leon Givens, 61, sustained life-threatening injuries from the crash to which he later succumbed, according to SCMPD.
The Traffic Investigation Unit (TIU) responded to the scene and their investigation is ongoing.
New York Yankees starting pitcher CC Sabathia throws to a Los Angeles Angels batter during the first inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, June 13, 2017, in Anaheim, Calif. Jae C. Hong AP Photo
May 2 HubSpot Inc:
* HubSpot reports Q1 2017 results
* Q1 non-GAAP earnings per share $0.03
* Q1 GAAP loss per share $0.22
* Q1 revenue $82.3 million versus I/B/E/S view $79.3 million
* Q1 earnings per share view $-0.08 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Sees FY 2017 non-GAAP loss per share $0.04 to $0.10
* Sees Q2 2017 revenue $85 million to $86 million
* Sees FY 2017 revenue $355.5 million to $359.5 million
* Grew total customers to 31,262 at March 31, 2017, up over 40% from March 31, 2016
* For Q2 2017, non-GAAP net loss per common share is expected to be between a loss of $0.02 to breakeven
* For FY 2017, non-GAAP net loss per common share is expected to be in range of loss of $0.10 to loss of $0.04
* FY2017 earnings per share view $-0.24, revenue view $352.7 million -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
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VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks say Sven Baertschi has suffered a fractured jaw and will be out four-to-six weeks.
The Swiss forward was hurt when he was hit in the face by a puck in Vancouver's 4-2 loss at Calgary on Saturday.
The Canucks said on Twitter that Baertschi will not need to have surgery.
Baertschi has eight goals and 10 assists in 30 games this season.
He is the second Canucks forward to suffer a long-term injury in the past week. Bo Horvat suffered a fractured foot in Vancouver's 3-0 win over Carolina on Tuesday and will miss up to six weeks.
Watch as a Pasco (Florida) Sheriff's deputy tries politeness to stop a horse on the run in his community. Deputies successfully corralled the horse into safety by directing it to take a left into a subdivision, away from the dangers of the rushing traffic.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - No. 2 seed North Carolina upset by 7-seed Texas A&M in NCAAs, second straight year reigning champ misses Sweet 16.
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI), parent company of the Ecobank Group, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to promote joint corporate objectives through the financing of private sector projects and trade finance transactions. This will focus particularly on transactions involving trade and investment in Afreximbank member countries where Ecobank also…
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For years, the website Daily Stormer has promoted hatred against Jews, black people, LGBT people, and other minorities, making it one of the Internet's most infamous destinations. But on Sunday, editor Andrew Anglin outdid himself by publishing a vulgar, slut-shaming article about Heather Heyer, a woman who was killed when someone rammed a car into a crowd of anti-racism protestors in Charlottesville.
The article prompted a response from the site's domain registrar, GoDaddy. "We informed The Daily Stormer that they have 24 hours to move the domain to another provider, as they have violated our terms of service," GoDaddy wrote in a tweet late Sunday night.
On Monday, the Daily Stormer switched its registration to Google's domain service. Within hours, Google announced a cancellation of its own. "We are cancelling Daily Stormer’s registration with Google Domains for violating our terms of service," the company wrote in an statement emailed to Ars.
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An Orlando police officer shot and killed a person while trying to serve him with a warrant in an apartment on Michigan Street Friday, Police Chief John Mina said.
The subject of the warrant, whose name was not released, had told his family he was waiting for police with explosives, Mina said. He had two knives on him, though it’s unclear whether he had a bomb.
The man’s father called police and told them about the threats, Mina said.
Orlando and UCF police responded to the Crossings at Conway apartments on the 4100 block of E. Michigan St. Friday afternoon.
Cars from the Orlando Police and the University of Central Florida departments were blocking the tree-covered entrance Friday afternoon.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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A Wishaw man has been banned from getting behind the wheel for the next year after admitting a drink-driving charge.
Arthur Donnelly pleaded guilty to driving a vehicle in Empire Way, Motherwell, on March 20 after consuming alcohol.
A police breath test confirmed Donnelly, of Heathery Road, Wishawhill, had 43 microgrammes of booze in 100 millilitres of breath.
The legal limit is 22 microgrammes.
Sheriff Allan Mckay fined the 36-year-old £300 and banned him from driving for the next 12 months.
This was reduced from 15 months on account of Donnelly’s guilty plea.
The ban will be further reduced by three months if Donnelly completes a drink-drivers offender programme.
Can we find a way to distribute power so that everyone has their say? Morgan Freeman meets experts like Bill Clinton to find out.
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Join a naturalist to attract moths to a white sheet using black lights, then observe these insects’ amazingly beautiful colors, shapes and patterns up close. Bring a flashlight and camera. Meet at Pioneer Shelter. Goodyear Heights Metro Park, Pioneer Area 550 Frazier Ave., Akron. 9-11 p.m. Free. summitmetroparks.org
The Cleveland Cavaliers announced Wednesday that they signed No. 8 overall pick Collin Sexton to a contract.
The Cavaliers didn't reveal terms in their announcement, but spotrac.com reported it as a two-year, $8.33 million deal with two club options totaling $11.34 million to follow. That would allow Sexton to earn $19.67 million over four seasons.
The 19-year-old Sexton, a point guard, averaged 19.2 points in his lone college season at Alabama.
--The Philadelphia 76ers announced they have signed first-round pick Landry Shamet out of Wichita State. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
The 76ers took Shamet with the No. 26 pick in last month's draft. He is the first Shockers player taken in the first round since Xavier McDaniel in 1985.
In his last two seasons at Wichita State, the guard averaged 13.1 points, 4.2 assists and 3.0 rebounds.
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WEEK 6 FRIDAY NIGHT
Before the weather gets bad on Saturday, we have a full slate of prep football action for you on Friday. And to continue Week 6, we’ll have it all covered for you.
We’ll have reporters out at 10 games tonight covering all the action, so make sure you stick with us all night for the live updates. Also, we’ll monitor the LHSAA scoreboard to keep you in the know for all the scores around the metro area and the state.
There’s no live radio, but if the big game gets close at Hunter Stadium, Jim Derry will turn on the video via Periscope/Twitter, so follow his updates and look out for that.
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If you hear some loud booms in the South Side this morning, there’s no cause for alarm.
The San Antonio Police Department’s Bomb Squad is conducting training exercises at the SAPD Training Academy on SE Loop 410 near Pleasanton Road.
There will be 5 or 6 loud detonations before the training exercises end at noon.
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The Barron Collier High School boys swimming team beat Fort Myers 118-58, while the Barron Collier girls beat Fort Myers 105-81 on Thursday.
On the boys side, the Cougars won the 200 yard medley relay in 1:42.13. Mason Laur won the 200 individual medley (2:02.96). Andrew Garner took first in the 50 freestyle in 23.54 seconds and the 100 breaststroke (1:04.51). Barron Collier also won the 200 free relay (1:30.35) and the 400 free relay (3:31.60).
On the girls side, the Cougars won the 200 medley relay (2:02.32). Zoe Hendrickx won the 200 IM (2:20.43). Maquinn Havig won the 50 free (25.38 seconds) and 100 backstroke (1:04.31). Isabella Marsala won the 100 butterfly (1:05.45). Molly Heslin took first in the 100 breaststroke (1:20.14) and Lilly Metsch won the one meter dive with a score of 191.40. Barron Collier also took first in the 400 free relay 3:57.64.
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Diane Keaton is such a special entertainer that even normally reclusive Woody Allen is appearing in a televised tribute to her.
Allen is among those honoring the actress in the American Film Institute's presentation of its 45th Life Achievement Award. The AFI's "Tribute to Diane Keaton" will premiere Thursday night on TNT.
Warren Beatty, Morgan Freeman, Reese Witherspoon, Jane Fonda and Emma Stone also paid homage to Keaton during a gala ceremony last week in Hollywood. Steve Martin and Martin Short performed a musical roast of the actress.
Filmmaker Woody Allen, left, greets actress Diane Keaton onstage to give her the 45th AFI Life Achievement Award during a gala tribute to her at the Dolby Theatre on Thursday, June 8, 2017, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Allen, who directed Keaton to her Oscar-winning performance in "Annie Hall," said he owes much of what he's accomplished in his life to her.
LSU leaves for the Corvallis Regional in Oregon Wednesday afternoon in hopes for another trip to the College World Series.
The Tigers join Oregon State, San Diego State, and Northwestern State in the regional.
The Beavers (44-10-1) are the No. 1 seed, the Tigers (37-25) are the No. 2 seed, the Aztecs (39-19) are the No. 3 seed, and the Demons (37-22) are the No. 4 seed.
LSU beat Oregon State twice (6-1, 3-1) last year in the College World Series after losing the first matchup 13-1 on their way to the National Championship against Florida.
Friday's schedule:
LSU and San Diego State is slated to get underway at 3 p.m., followed by Oregon State and Northwestern State at 9:30 p.m.
Both games are scheduled to air on ESPNU.
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In his farewell letter to investors, renowned oil bull Andy Hall says he is closing his hedge fund amid a deteriorating outlook for prices next year and a “frustrating” dominance of algorithmic traders.
"The fact that OPEC has had to talk about further extending its production cuts is ultimately a sign of weakness, not of strength," Hall writes. "The medium-term outlook for oil still looks challenging with, if anything, balances for 2018 having deteriorated in recent weeks."
There’s currently no consensus on a long-term price anchor due to the disruptive nature of U.S. shale oil, according to Hall, who said earlier this month that he was closing his Astenbeck hedge fund following big H1 losses.
Hall also says it has become nearly impossible to trade oil based on fundamental trends in supply and demand, leaving the market at the mercy of computer-based trading systems.
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BALTIMORE (AP) — More than 850 gallons of magnesium hydroxide were accidentally released into a river in Baltimore.
The Baltimore City Department of Public Works says in a release that 856 gallons of the chemical commonly known as milk of magnesia started to leak into the Patapsco River around 1 p.m. Friday.
The leak started from a broken line on a tank located at a facility on the south side of Baltimore County’s Patapsco Pumping Station. The spill was stopped at 9 a.m. Saturday.
The department says the spill distorted the water color of the river.
Magnesium hydroxide is used in the sewage treatment process to control odor and help with corrosion resistance.
The spill has been reported to the Maryland Department of the Environment.
Here we go again.
As the dust settled in the Eastern and Western Conference, the same story played itself out all over again: Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Golden State Warriors in the 2018 NBA Finals.
Not all the faces are the same as they have been for the past four years, but the stars are still aligned.
LeBron James and Kevin Love on Cleveland's side. Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green and Steve Kerr on Golden State's side. Add in Kevin Durant (second trip with Golden State) and a group of new, younger Cavaliers role players and a picture of an intriguing Finals emerges.
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So, who wins it? Does James have a chance to carry his team to yet another championship? Or will the Warriors continue to etch their place among the all-time great teams in NBA history?
Watch the video above for my prediction on the 2018 NBA Finals.
Joe Giglio may be reached at jgiglio@njadvancemedia.com. Follow him on Twitter @JoeGiglioSports. Find NJ.com on Facebook.
Saskatoon citizens love their dogs. With more than 18,000 licensed dogs in the city, pooches are a common sight everywhere from the park to the patio. Liam Richards captures some local canines and their companions in the StarPhoenix photo series Dogs of Saskatoon.
Owner name: Spencer Clark
Dog name: Indy
Breed: Black dog
Age: 1.5
How/why did you choose this dog: My wife and I agreed to foster Indy for Lend A Paw animal rescue while he was in Saskatoon recovering from an operation at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine. As we helped him through his recovery, we got to see his personality start to come out. By the time he was done recovering, he was here to stay.
Favourite place: Noodlecake Studios
Favourite activity: Play-fighting with his brother
Thing that makes your dog the best: He can always keep things interesting, but he’s never said no to a good nap either.
Know a dog who loves the camera? Send suggestions to smckay@postmedia.com. Catch up on the series at thestarphoenix.com/dogsofsaskatoon.
Red Hot Chili Peppers get naked in new video The band was filming at hip venue Good Room in Brooklyn and, “They’re naked!” said a source.
Chili Peppers' Anthony Kiedis saves a baby's life "I started rubbing the belly, bubbles started coming out of the mouth, the eyes rolled back into place," Kiedis revealed.
Anthony Kiedis expected to make full recovery after hospitalization The Red Hot Chili Peppers cancelled a concert gig this weekend in wake of their lead singer's illness.
Red Hot Chili Peppers' Anthony Kiedis hospitalized The Red Hot Chili Peppers canceled an appearance after Anthony Kiedis was hospitalized.
The majority of calls requested advice on how to return to Egypt after the suspension of all flights between the two countries and queries on the refund policy of EgyptAir. A number of callers also complained about EgyptAir's request for Egyptian passengers to first travel to Kuwait, which does not share a border with Qatar, to take the airline's flight to Cairo without offering any compensation or assistance to do so.
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Restaurants in western Sydney have been uncovered as among the worst in the country for ripping off workers.
Guitarist Al Di Meola would never be called a minimalist.
Di Meola, who first came to listeners’ attention as the fusion-shredder in prog-jazz supergroup Return To Forever, went on to make several pyrotechnic Spanish-tinged records that drew on flamenco and lightning-fast soloing to dazzle fans. He’s collaborated with other six-string wizards like John McLaughlin, Paco De Lucia and Larry Coryell. World music and tango have taken Di Meola’s interest as well.
This month Di Meola is set to release his new album, “Opus,” which, as the title suggests, spotlights Di Meola’s compositional skills. There’s a romantic/operatic aspect to Di Meola’s new music, with dramatic arpeggiations, tricky stutter-stop phrasing and his soaring solos.
Di Meola will be performing acoustic versions of some of his new material as well as songs by Lennon & McCartney and Astor Piazzolla. at Infinity Hall, 2 Front St., Hartford, on Thursday, Feb. 8, at 8 p.m. $49 to $74. 866-666-6306 and infinityhall.com.
Cboe CEO Says Bitcoin Launch Is ‘Business as Usual’ – Presented by: The Aol. On Network
Dec.11 — Edward Tilly, chairman and chief executive officer at Cboe Global Markets, discusses Monday’s launch of the trading of futures contracts for bitcoin. He speaks on “Bloomberg Markets: European Close.”
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KABUL — An Afghan official says gunmen shot and killed three local employees of an aid group in western Afghanistan.
Iqbal Nezami, spokesman for the police chief in the western Ghor province, said a woman was also wounded in Monday's attack, but that it was not clear whether she worked for the group.
Nezami says the three who were killed worked for the Catholic Relief Services, a humanitarian group. The group's main office declined to comment.
A yard sale spanning 200 miles and eight counties will continue this weekend. It has bargains and unique finds available all the way down Highway 60.
The yard sale covers 200 miles of HWY-60 including Henderson and Daviess Counties, and is a great way to discover treasures and spend time in the different communities throughout Kentucky.
Chapel Hill United Methodist Church in Henderson, rents out spaces in their parking lot for those who would like to participate.
Chapel Hill United Methodist Church member Robin Trimble said, “It’s a great chance to have your antiques sitting out, and dealers that are looking for them to come and buy them. It’s just really convenient to have it on one road.”
You can check out the Highway 60 yard sale until Sunday, October 8th. Vendors will be there from sunrise to sundown.
The Highway 60 yard sale spans Meade, Breckenridge, Hancock, Daviess, Henderson, Union, Crittenden, and Livingston Counties.
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Saudi nationals represented about 16 per cent of the workforce in the private sector in the third quarter of last year, Al Riyadh local newspaper reported on Wednesday.
According to the Saudi General Organisation of Social Insurance, there were 10.26 million employees working in the private sector by the end of September, of which 1.68 million members of staff were Saudis.
Meanwhile, the statistics showed that 48 per cent of local workforce in the sector receive less than $800 as monthly salary.
The ratio of Saudi workforce in the private sector remains low in spite of measures to make them the preferable option for employers, such as local and foreign trainings and various initiatives for companies that hire locals.
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LANCASTER, Pa. – Police say one person is injured after a shooting in the City of Lancaster.
Authorities say it happened Monday night on Hamilton and North Plum Streets.
Officers say the victim was taken to the hospital.
There is no word on their condition or if police have made any arrests.
The shooting remains under investigation.
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* Yiu Kwan Wai, Gary, an ED of company, has resigned as ED as he intends to concentrate his effort on business operation of group
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The philosopher A C Grayling, who has called Brexit “politically illegitimate” because the 2016 vote excluded people under the age 18 and EU citizens living in the UK, had been invited to meet the European Union’s chief Brexit negotiator Guy Verhofstadt by ardent Remainer MEP Catherine Bearder.
The meeting, at the EU Parliament building in Brussels, centred around how to disrupt Brexit by taking a hard negotiating line against representatives for the UK government.
The secretive talks happened place last year but were captured by an episode of the Channel 4 series Carry On Brexit.
Mr Grayling told Mr Verhofstadt: “What would help the remain movement in the UK would be if the EU is very, very tough and uncompromising on a deal.”
Mrs Bearder added: “I am absolutely convinced that within a decade we’ll be knocking on the door saying, ‘excuse me, can we come back in again.’”
The roles of Canada’s soldiers as peacekeepers and peacemakers, from the Second World War through to Afghanistan, is the subject of a presentation and panel discussion next Sunday at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 594.
Presented by Lt.-Col. (Ret’d) Morris Brause, the panel will include veterans from various Canadian peacekeeping missions.
The event runs from 2 to 4 p.m. at 5030 Howard Ave. There’s a $5 cover charge. All proceeds, including from a $10 broasted chicken dinner available for purchase following the event, will be donated to 2715 Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps for highland uniforms and camping equipment.
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Seven policemen on security patrol duty have been killed in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
The policemen, comprising four personnel of the Police Mobile Force and three conventional policemen, also had their weapons carted way by armed men who attacked them.
The incident happened on Monday night, at Galadimawa Village, a satellite town in the FCT.
Daily Sun gathered that the policemen, who were on stop-and-search duty in the area were attacked by the gunmen said to number over 20 who opened fire on the policemen. Seven were killed the spot.
After two weeks of increases, the price of gas in Columbus started out the work week about 13 cents cheaper than the week before. AAA says prices at the pump moved to a 19-month high as driving demand increases and the switch is made to more expensive summer-blend gasoline.
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The Union Home Ministry in its annual report, submitted before Parliament, has purportedly carried a photograph of the Spain-Morocco border under the head “state-wise detail of floodlighting along India-Pakistan border”.
Home Minister Rajnath Singh has ordered an inquiry following the controversy. Union Home Secretary Rajiv Mehrishi said: “We are enquiring into the matter and will issue an apology if there is merit in it.”
Mehrishi is learnt to have asked BSF to explain where it got the image. Sources said officials were scrambling for answers, given the embarrassing gaffe. The goof-up was first reported by altnews.in, an alternative news website. The report says floodlights have been sanctioned for 2043.76 km along the Pakistan border, of which 1943.76 km was completed and only 100 km remained.
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New Zealand’s gross domestic product expanded 0.5 percent on quarter in the first three months of 2017, Statistics New Zealand said on Thursday.
That was shy of expectations for a gain of 0.7 percent but was up from the 0.4 percent increase in the three months prior.
Expenditure on gross domestic product gained 0.2 percent in the first quarter.
On a yearly basis, GDP climbed 2.5 percent – again missing forecasts for 2.7 percent, which would have been unchanged.
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BATAVIA – The election contest for mayor of Batavia between 36-year incumbent Jeff Schielke and challenger Jason Stoops has thus far been extremely low-key. In interviews with the two candidates, what emerges is very little difference between them on matters of public policy or the overall direction of the city.
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Bouquets of flowers accompanied by a small note, cakes for surprise birthday parties , these are a few of the services offered by a Senegalese start-up that has set up a delivery application in Senegal.
“Paps” is a geolocatable mobile application for francophone Africa launched in 2016 by Bamba Lo.
This technology, offers customers the fastest delivery service in Senegal.
The company handles over 500 orders per month in Senegal. The deliveries are carried out by a network of 30 active couriers.
The average delivery time is estimated at 45 minutes in the the country.
The growth of the business has encouraged the entrepreneur to see beyond Senegal. The founder of the start-up plans to conquer Côte d’Ivoire.
Paps derives its income from a small commission collected on each delivery generally between 3 and 4 euros.
The start-up was awarded Orange Innovation challenge prize in 2016 with a cheque for 3,000 euros. It also receives 10% on each of the sales delivered.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A county commission in Tennessee has decided to keep a bust of a Confederate officer on its courthouse lawn.
The Chattanooga Times Free-Press reports the Hamilton County Commission voted 6-2 Wednesday to keep the bust of Lt. Gen. Alexander P. Stewart.
After the meeting, the NAACP's Chattanooga President, Dr. Elenora Woods, said that things will have to change and that voting out the commissioners who opposed the removal of the bust is a key order of business.
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KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) — Thomas Wilder went off for a career-high 38 points — 31 after halftime — as Western Michigan broke away late from Bowling Green in an 89-79 win on Tuesday night, continuing a late-season surge.
Western Michigan (10-15, 6-7 Mid-American Conference) has won three straight and four of five, rebounding from a four-game losing streak.
Tucker Haymond, 16 points and 10 rebounds, knocked down a jump shot to break a 63-63 tie with 8:07 to play, sparking a 9-0 run for the Broncos over the next two minutes. Bowling Green came as close as four after that, but Wilder closed the game with six straight free throws and a layup.
Wilder finished 11 of 17 from the floor and 15-for-15 shooting at the line.
Western Michigan was 31 of 37 at the free-throw line as Bowling Green was called for a season-high 30 fouls, losing two of their top four scorers.
Rodrick Caldwell led the Falcons (11-15, 5-8) with 15 points, Zack Denny and Dylan Frye 13 each.
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A 23.2KG Spanish mackerel was the largest fish caught off Woolgoolga on the weekend for the 2018 Australian Bluewater Freediving Classic.
Shot by Josh Stevens, the big catch still wasn't enough to claim the major prize.
Derrick Cruz from Sydney was the open champion with local Brett Vercoe runner-up.
Vercoe did take the Masters prize while other winners on the weekend included Neil Armour (veterans), Jarrod McKenzie (junior) and Rachel Vercoe (ladies).
A lot of divers had the best luck on the Saturday. The visibility was murky but persistence paid off for divers. Winds of more than 20 knots meant less-than-ideal conditions.
A total of $1615 was raised at the post-event fish auction with all proceeds going towards Woolgoolga Marine Rescue with fish weighed in including cobia, kingfish, mulloway and wahoo.
"We had a good response from the community, a lot of people turned up to the auction and a lot stayed right to the end,” Woolgoolga Marine Rescue's unit commander Tony Skalla said.
Pranksters get creative with the famous Hollywood Sign
by Kelsey Meksto
(CNN) – The H ollywood sign got a little green over New Year’s.
A prankster managed to change the iconic sign overlooking Los Angeles early Sunday to read “Hollyweed,” said L.A. Police Officer Christopher Garcia, who works in the agency’s security service division.
The vandal — who police think is probably a man — used tarps to change the O’s in the sign to E’s, he said.
The vandal was caught on security-camera footage between midnight and 2 a.m. local time, but police can’t tell his race or height because it was dark and raining, Garcia said.
The “Hollyweed” sign remained up until around 11 a.m., when authorities took down the tarps used to change the lettering.
The contemporary category is struggling to become, well, more contemporary.
Faced with a highly promotional retail environment, a slowdown in store traffic, intense competition from the web and fast-fashion chains, contemporary's large legacy players are trying to reinvent themselves while newer, more agile companies are gaining market share.
KENT >> A freshman football player at Kent State University has died following a morning workout.
The university says paramedics transported Tyler Heintz to a hospital following football conditioning drills at Dix Stadium on Tuesday.
The Portage County coroner confirmed his death that evening.
Heintz was from Kenton and was recruited from Kenton High School as an offensive lineman.
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His former high school sent a tweet Tuesday saying they were “shocked and bewildered” after his death.
Our keiki ranking was a respectable 19th, but shockingly, Honolulu was 55th in terms of weather, according to WalletHub - no doubt due to shady metrics that consider the optimal outdoor temperature for this time of year as a chilly-by-Hawaii-standards 70 degrees.
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Mingo started at left outside linebacker and had four total tackles in Sunday's 13-7 overtime loss at Buffalo. He also forced and recovered a fumble.
Mingo has been pressed into a starting role with John Simon (neck) on injured reserve. He has just two sacks over the last four seasons, so his fantasy IDP upside may be limited.
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National News Minute video report for Monday, December 11th: Big California fire spreads to Santa Barbara county; Trump records robocall for Roy Moore; Netanyahu and Macron verbally spar over Jerusalem; Paul Manafort going to court.
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Until recently, ‘pregnancy fashion’ was something of an oxymoron. It’s one of the small indignities of fashion that pregnancy — a time when many women feel their most womanly — can also be the point at which women are least served by brands. But a growing group of pregnancy-compatible labels is seeking to change that. Listen in as we introduce the brands rewriting the rules of maternity style.
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Essential may be in trouble, but the company wants you to know that its current phone, the Essential Phone PH-1, is safe.
On May 24 Bloomberg reported that Andy Rubin, the CEO of Essential and co-creator of the Android OS, may be selling Essential and scrapping plans for an Essential Phone 2. While Rubin reassured followers that the company was still working on Essential products, the report painted a bleak outlook for the company's future.
The news also made people nervous about the fate of the original Essential Phone. But Essential states that it's sticking to its word and will support the device just as originally promised:
2 years of software updates and 3 years of security patches. — Essential (@essential) May 25, 2018
Essential didn't immediately respond to a request for comment.
ATCHISON COUNTY — A motorist driving on four flat tires led police on a two-hour pursuit in parts of Kansas and Missouri before his arrest.
The chase began early Thursday in northeast Kansas’ Atchison County when officers attempted to stop a pickup truck driven by 34-year-old Shane Gage on a warrant with several felony violations.
Police say Gage later drove into neighboring Missouri, through St. Joseph and toward Savannah. St. Joseph police laid a spike strip that blew out all four tires of the suspect’s vehicle.
Police say the pursuit ended in Savannah, Missouri, where the vehicle veered into a ditch. Officers found drugs and three loaded weapons in the vehicle.
Gage was taken to a hospital because officers believe he ingested several grams of methamphetamine prior to the arrest. Police say Gage will be jailed after his hospital evaluation. He has previous convictions for Aggravated Battery and Involuntary Manslaughter, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.
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Wang Weihua, permanent representative of the office, disclosed that the embassy will bebuilt in Panama City. Wang’s remarks came soon after China and Panama signed a jointcommuniqué on the establishment of diplomatic relations on June 13. More staff will berecruited and a new location will be scouted to build a more permanent embassy, Wangsaid. The Office of China-Panama Trade Development is located in an office building.
The resumption of diplomatic ties will bring about positive changes in terms of visaapplications, investment and maritime cooperation, benefiting Chinese people andenterprises, Wang said. Cooperation and exchange under the framework of the UN willflourish as well, he added.
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TULSA, Okla. (AP) - An Oklahoma man charged with a hate crime in the fatal shooting of his Lebanese neighbor will not testify during his murder trial.
After prosecutors rested their case Thursday, 63-year-old Stanley Majors told the judge he's decided not to take the witness stand.
Majors is charged with first-degree murder and a hate crime in the 2016 death of 37-year-old Khalid Jabara in Tulsa.
He has pleaded not guilty. Defense attorneys say he had untreated schizophrenia and experienced a "psychotic episode" during the homicide, although he's been found competent for trial.
The defense called a jail psychiatrist who said Majors is treated with anti-psychotics and antidepressants.
Prosecutors say Majors shot Jabara after years of harassment because Jabara's family is Lebanese.
The trial is in recess until Monday.
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The iMore show brings you everything you need to know about the week in iPhone, iPad, Watch, TV, Mac, and Apple!
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Police say they have arrested the men behind a robbery spree in Suffolk County. Authorities say Frederick Staria III, of Selden, robbed Gorgeous Salon in Authorities say Frederick Staria III, of Selden, robbed Gorgeous Salon in Selden on Sunday, and then robbed QuickCheck in Lake Grove and Pizza Hut in Shirley on Monday.
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The Boston Red Sox’s lineup will look a tad different for Wednesday afternoon’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Fenway Park.
Blake Swihart will make his first career start at first base as Mitch Moreland gets the day off. Prior to the series finale, Swihart caught up with NESN’s Jahmai Webster and explained how he’s prepared for his first start at a relatively new position.
To hear from Swihart, as well as Moreland, check out the video above from “Red Sox First Pitch,” presented by Men’s Wearhouse.
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Once the iconic centres of communities, malls in the US are increasingly becoming abandoned monoliths.
Online shopping and automation are blamed for their decline.
Filmmaker Dan Bell decided to document dead malls, and his YouTube series has become a cult hit with Americans nostalgic for the bustling department stores and food courts of their past.
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MASON CITY — A woman who worked as an in-home daycare provider in Mason City has entered an Alford plea to child endangerment.
31-year-old Tawny Symonds was arrested last December and charged with second-degree sexual abuse, sexual assault, and child endangerment causing bodily injury. Police said Symonds used to run an in-home daycare where she victimized one of the children who was under the age of three.
Symonds’ trial was scheduled to start today, but online court records show she entered an Alford plea today on the one count of child endangerment, with the other two counts being dismissed. An Alford plea means Symonds does not admit guilt but acknowledges that the evidence would likely lead to a conviction.
Symonds is scheduled to be sentenced on January 29th.
Again this morning
the invitation to be soft,
to notice how when we wake,
the cage of thorns that sprang up
yesterday is not now here.
It takes only just one thought of blame
or righteousness, and the thorns
return in all their ferocity
and brandish their barbs,
and flaunt their hooks,
but there is this moment
when we can simply notice
how soft we are, how vulnerable,
and choose to stay that way,
and a moment later, choose again,
oh, the morning, it smells like freedom.
(KRON)—A new study finds being overweight may impact not only your health, but also your future child’s development.
The study was published in the Journal of Pediatrics.
Researchers found children of obese parents may be at risk for developmental delays.
The researchers looked at 4,800 children from four months to three years old between 2008 and 2010.
Children of obese mothers are supposedly more likely to have difficulty using small muscles like those in their fingers or hands and those born to extremely obese couples were more likely to fail problem-solving tests.
One professor called the study intriguing, but at this point nothing in the study can be confirmed.
Brothers Keith and Gervis Knox, founders of Ormeau Table Tennis Club in Belfast, win the BBC Get Inspired Unsung Hero Award for Northern Ireland.
They started the club four years ago with just four members. They now have 200 members from 12 different nationalities.
The pair run and coach daily sessions and keep the venue open seven days a week.
Visit our special guides for how to get into table tennis or volunteering.
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ABOARD THE ROYAL EXPRESS—Its bathrooms are gold-plated, its ceilings are made of German-stained glass and a violinist plays in the sycamore wood-paneled lounge.
It also moves at 30 miles an hour.
Japan’s biggest railway companies, which pack millions of commuters into rush-hour trains, are introducing luxury rail tours that cost as much as...
Investigators have zeroed in on a vehicle believed to have been involved in a deadly drive-by shooting in the city last fall.
Toronto Police have released images of the suspect vehicle sought in connection with the Nov. 18 shooting that killed a 25-year-old man.
The car is a black 2009 Toyota Camry, police said.
Homicide detectives have said the victim was in an SUV and had stopped at a light at Eglinton Ave. and Sloane Ave., west of Victoria Park Ave., around 5:30 p.m. that day when a second vehicle pulled up and gunfire erupted.
Adrian Thomas, of Toronto, suffered multiple gunshot wounds and later died in hospital.
Police have now release security video of the suspect vehicle captured on Nov. 18 at 5:29 p.m. by a camera at 1911 Eglinton Ave. E. Its licence plate has been deliberately obscured in the footage
Anyone with information regarding the city’s 59th murder of 2016 should call the Homicide Unit 416-808-7400 or Crime Stoppers at 416-222-TIPS (8477).
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The Russian Federal Commission of security captured four terrorists – one is a Russian citizen and the other are from Central Asia countries, they were preparing an attack in Moscow and the region. Reported TASS.
The group planned suicide bombings with powerful explosives at places where a lot of people gather, like trasportation and commerce facilities in Moscow.
The preparation was guided by a representative of ISIS, who acted upon commands coming from Syrian higher rank members of the organization. Near the Russian capital the police found and secured a laboratory where the terrorists made explosives and detonation devices.
WESTFORD, Mass. (WHDH) — Crews rescued a driver trapped inside his car after a serious crash involving the car and a tractor-trailer in Westford.
Emergency crews responded to Littleton Road for a report of a crash and found a car pinned against a utility pole after colliding with an 18-wheeler truck. Officials said it took a good hour to rescue the driver because the utility pole’s power lines had to be shut off.
The driver, a man in his 30s, was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. The driver of the tractor-trailer was shaken but uninjured.
The tractor-trailer was from Onyx Sand and Gravel in Acton. An official from the company said they are all grateful their driver was not hurt and that the driver of the car will be OK.
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The state stands to “lose thousands of jobs” if its 14-week-long budget impasse cannot be resolved soon, according to Gov. Dannel Malloy.
Speaking with reporters on Thursday, Malloy said that his administration is in talks with a number of companies “that want to enlarge their footprint or move to our state,” but that such potential developments cannot take place until a budget is finalized.
As for the budget, Malloy said that Democratic and Republican legislators are “hundreds of millions of dollars” apart when it comes to solving Connecticut’s considerable projected deficits.
The governor repeated an opinion he voiced earlier in the week, that if a compromise isn’t reached by Oct. 13 – the day before Republican state Sen. Art Linares of Westbrook is scheduled to marry Democratic state Rep. Caroline Simmons of Stamford, after which they plan to leave for their honeymoon – the impasse could stretch into November.
Dufur can’t complete comeback against Arlington Rangers are outscored by a 35-29 edge in second half
The Arlington Honkers led 11-10 at the half and went on a 35-29 second-half run to score a 46-39 triumph Friday in a boys’ basketball contest at Arlington.
The backbreaker to this matchup came in the third quarter, as Brett Troutman hit for 14 of his game-high 22 points in a 22-11 run, which put the fourth-place Honkers ahead, 33-21.
Thomas Evans tallied 11 points and was the only other Arlington (11-9 overall, 7-4 league) player to hit double figures, as the team ended up with 12 field goals, four 3-pointers, and went 18 of 24 from the line.
Curtis Crawford reeled off 16 points, Tabor McLaughlin dropped 10, Daniel Radcliffe picked up seven and Derek Frakes posted three points for the Rangers (7-13, 4-7), who had 14 field goals and converted 10 of 15 free throws.
Dufur hosts Mitchell-Spray at 7:30 p.m. next Friday.
There has been a lot of advancements in Ultra High Voltage DC (UHVDC) lately. Originally this voltage level started out at 800 kV, but it continues to advance. Our video for November discussed HVDC transmission. Recently we saw a story about the world’s first ±1,100 kV UHVDC transformer passing its testing in Nuremberg, Germany. I have been extremely fortunate in my travels as a utility engineer. I have been in the Nuremberg testing area, but it has been many years. I can remember the size of the equipment and excitement whenever equipment was being tested. All of this is pointing to the fact voltage levels are increasing in the DC world to carry more power farther distances.
So, I thought it was timely to focus this column on a little more information for UHVDC. Several years ago, China became the first country to install 800 kV UHVDC. Today we are seeing the voltage level increase again. Here is this month’s video on UHVDC.
VIENNA — Serbia failed to clinch a World Cup berth in Vienna and lost instead, giving fresh hope to Wales and Ireland in qualifying on Friday.
Serbia only had to beat already-eliminated Austria. It squandered the opening goal, came back to draw 2-2 then conceded a long-range goal in the 89th minute for Austria to win 3-2.
The Serbs can still secure top spot in Europe Group D and the automatic qualifying berth that comes with it on Monday, with a home win against Georgia.
Wales was only a point behind in the standings after beating Georgia 1-0 away without Gareth Bale, while Ireland were only a point behind Wales after defeating Moldova 2-0 in Dublin.
Turkey's main opposition party has started a 400-km (250-mile) march from the capital to an Istanbul prison to protest the imprisonment of one of its lawmakers.
The leader of the pro-secular Republican People's Party, Kemal Kilicdaroglu, said Thursday he is seeking justice. He called the march after parliamentarian Enis Berberoglu was convicted to 25 years in prison for revealing state secrets.
With thousands gathered in protest, Kilicdaroglu said: "Everyone needs to defend the independence of the judiciary and justice in this country."
The guilty verdict for Berberoglu is part of a case that stems from a 2015 story by the Cumhuriyet newspaper suggesting Turkey's intelligence service had smuggled weapons to Islamist rebels in Syria.
Sentencing delayed for 3rd person tied to bridge arson
WINTERSET, Iowa (AP) — Sentencing has been delayed for the third person involved in setting fire to a historic Madison County covered bridge featured on the cover of the novel "The Bridges of Madison County."
Court records say 18-year-old Alexander Hoff now will be sentenced on May 18. He'd been set for sentencing Monday after pleading guilty to arson and criminal mischief for the fire last April.
Two other people involved already have been sentenced to five years of probation. They are Joel Davis and Alivia Bergmann.
The bridge near Winterset also was featured in the 1995 movie adaptation of "The Bridges of Madison County."
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MASON CITY, Iowa – Codie Matz, accused of killing his grandparents in 2017, has informed the court that he intends to plead guilty. The new information was filed Wednesday.A plea change hearing has been scheduled for June 5 at 2 p.m. in the Cerro Gordo County Courthouse.A trial date had been set for Oct. 15.Matz is accused of stabbing to death 61-year-old Kenneth Hackbart and his wife, 64-year-old Kathleen Hackbart at their Mason City home at 327 27th St. SW in early November.Matz is facing two counts of first-degree murder.Matz was found competent to stand trial Feb. 13. A court filing by his attorney said he may use a defense of insanity, intoxication, or diminished responsibility at trial.
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WASHINGTON COUNTY, Pa. (KDKA) — A Pittsburgh man is in custody after multiple calls of him being nude on the berm of Interstate 79 on Tuesday afternoon in South Strabane Township, according to a report in the Washington Observer-Reporter.
Montez David Freeman, 36, was found on the concrete berm surrounded by shattered beer bottles around 4:20 p.m., according to court records. He was allegedly throwing beer bottles onto the highway.
According to the police report, Freeman drove into a grassy area off the right berm and parked it along I-79 south before going on his rampage.
Freeman was arrested and booked in the Washington County jail on $5,000 bond after being charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, driving under the influence of a controlled substance, risking a catastrophe, open lewdness, disorderly conduct and public drunkenness.
SHIKARPUR - At least two people were killed and four others injured in an armed clash between two rival groups here on Sunday.
Police said that two groups of Junejo clan who were in an old dispute traded fire in Mirzapur locality of Shikarpur. In cross firing, two people were killed and four others sustained injuries. The bodies and injured were shifted to hospital for medico-legal formalities. The firing continued for quite some time as police were late to reach the spot. The police have registered cases against armed men of both groups and started raids for their arrest.
On April 17, 2017, Samuel Lichter, beloved husband of the late Sandy Sherr Lichter and the late Barbara Leibowitz Lichter (nee Moss); loving father of Larry (Mira) Lichter and Stephanie (Hugh) Bernstein; dear brother of the late Julius and Jerry Lichter; loving brother-in-law of Myra Lichter and Sheila Lichter; cherished grandfather of Sydney Bernstein, Sophie Lichter and Danielle Lichter; devoted son of the late Rose and Abraham Lichter. Services at SOL LEVINSON & BROS., INC., 8900 Reisterstown Road, at Mount Wilson Lane on Wednesday, April 19. Time of funeral is not yet scheduled. Interment at Swinicher Woliner Benevolent Society, 6700 Bowleys Lane. Please omit flowers. Contributions in his memory may be sent to The Beth Tfiloh Jerome Lichter Scholarship Fund, 3300 Old Court Road, Baltimore, MD 21208 or the charity of your choice. In mourning at 2006 Myrtlewood Road, Baltimore, MD 21209.
The ability of terrorists to shield their communications from police and spies will be a focus for the Five Eyes intelligence alliance at a closed-door meeting in Ottawa this month. Public security ministers and attorneys general from Canada, the United States, Britain, Australia and New Zealand will gather with their intelligence officials for highly sensitive talks during the last week of June.
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Jackson Davis/Netflix(NEW YORK) — If you’re one of the many Stranger Things fans who are anxiously waiting for the hit sci-fi drama’s second season to begin, Netflix has just given us a sneak peek with some new photos.
Speaking of season two — word is it begins a year after Noah Schapp’s character, Will Byers, returns to the town of Hawkins, and everything seems perfectly normal. But this being Stranger Things, you know things are going to get pretty weird, pretty soon.
In addition to Schapp, Stranger Things stars Winona Ryder, David Harbour, Millie Bobbie Brown, Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, Natalia Dyer, Charlie Heaton, Cara Buono and Joe Keery.
Stranger Things season two premieres Halloween weekend on Netflix.
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Sun Sentinel Miami Heat beat writer, Ira Winderman joined the Big O Show on 560 WQAM to discuss the Heat’s future now that the season is over for them. They also talk about Chris Bosh’s comments while appearing on Larry King and the ongoing NBA playoffs.
On Chris Bosh- “He understands what the Heat have to do, what Pat Riley has to do. I think reality has set in. I don’t think it’ll be as contentious as it was at the beginning. I think Chris has moved on in his life. There’s going to be another step for him.”
On the NBA playoffs- “This is a year the East looks wide open. There’s no way the Clippers team I saw on Saturday is going to beat Golden State.”
On Miami trading for Carmelo Anthony- “Pay Riley will always kick the tires on something like this.”
On what free agents he would like to see for the Heat- “The free agent I like is Danilo Gallinari.”
On the HEAT’s draft pick- “I think this draft is so good, if you can trade up, do it. Everyone has a number attached to them.”
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CHICAGO (AP) - The United States will play Venezuela in an exhibition on June 3 at Sandy, Utah, as the Americans prepare for World Cup qualifiers against Trinidad and Tobago, and Mexico.
U.S. coach Bruce Arena wants his players to prepare at altitude ahead of their match at Mexico City.
The team is set to start training on May 28 in the Denver area. Utah's Rio Tinto Stadium is about 4,500 feet above sea level, and the June 8 qualifier against Trinidad at Commerce City, Colorado, will be at about 5,200 feet altitude.
Mexico City's Azteca Stadium, where the Americans play June 11, is at 7,820 feet.
Mexico leads the final round of the North and Central American and Caribbean region with 10 points, followed by Costa Rica (seven), Panama (five), the United States and Honduras (four each) and T&T (three). The top three nations qualify for next year's World Cup in Russia, and the No. 4 finisher plays Asia's fifth-place team in a playoff for another berth.
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BERLIN — The head of Germany’s domestic intelligence agency says North Korea has used its embassy in Berlin to acquire equipment apparently intended for its missile or nuclear programs.
The comments by BfV agency head Hans-Georg Maassen were released by NDR public television Saturday before a documentary airing next week. Maassen said of the embassy: “We have seen that procurement activities took place from there, from our point of view with a view to the missile program and in part also the nuclear program.”
He added that “if we see such things, we prevent them,” but it isn’t always possible to recognize them and the activities often involve goods usable for either civilian or military purposes.
Pyongyang has faced increasing U.N. sanctions in response to its nuclear and ballistic missile tests.
SPACES are still available for the Christmas Day lunch at Sonning Common village hall for people who live alone or can’t face cooking.
The eighth annual event is organised by villagers Jill Vallis and Chrissie Phillips-Tilbury. If you would like to attend, call 0118 972 1058.
A Chilean man wanted in connection with the disappearance of a 21-year-old Japanese student in France has submitted a statement to Chilean investigators denying involvement in her murder, sources close to the matter said Tuesday.
In the statement submitted in late December, Nicolas Zepeda Contreras, 26, admitted to seeing Narumi Kurosaki, 21, at a dormitory of a university in Besancon, eastern France, where she was studying. But he said he left her room after promising to meet again the next day before exiting the building through an emergency exit, adding he has never been contacted by Kurosaki since.
Kurosaki, a junior at Japan's University of Tsukuba, went missing after dining and returning to her dormitory with Zepeda on the night of Dec. 4, according to witnesses.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Officials say the largest, most destructive wildfire burning in Southern California is expected to grow as it enters its second week.
The Thomas Fire north of Los Angeles has burned more than 270 square miles, prompted tens of thousands of evacuations and destroyed nearly 800 structures.
The fire that started Dec. 4 is 15 percent contained. It was fanned by dry Santa Ana winds that spit embers ahead of fire lines.
Santa Barbara County Sheriff Bill Brown says the containment number will likely go down not because of a lack of progress, but because of the fire’s expected growth.
The National Weather Service says gusts up to 40 mph are expected through Monday.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Toymaker Mattel Inc. is warning that its holiday sales are being hurt by the struggles of some of its key brands and by retailers tightening their inventories.
The outlook, made in a regulatory filing Monday, comes two weeks before Christmas and marks the latest in a string of challenges for the nation's largest toy retailer.
Mattel's brands include Barbie, Hot Wheels and Fisher-Price. It says it expects its gross sales for the full year to decline in the at least mid-to-high single percentage range compared to last year.
The company based in El Segundo, California, has struggled with children's increasing penchant toward technology.
SAO PAULO (AP) — Police have searched the offices of Philips in Brazil and are executing arrest warrants for two people linked to the Dutch electronics company.
Wednesday's operation is part of an investigation into suspected fraud in the supply of medical equipment to the National Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedics and the Rio de Janeiro Health Department.
Prosecutors allege that several companies formed a cartel to win and inflate contracts. In all, 22 arrest warrants were issued and 44 addresses searched.
Prosecutors say two warrants are for people linked to Philips. The company says one had been an executive who has left the company, while the other works in sales. It says the current employee was brought in for questioning and that the company is cooperating with the authorities.
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. — An Elizabethtown man has been arrested after police say he burned his 5-year-old granddaughter with a hot knife because she wet the bed, WDRB reported.
On April 10, 58-year-old Ramanbhai Patel was arrested and charged with first-degree criminal abuse, according to WDRB.
Police say his 5-year-old girl told her grandfather that she accidentally wet the bed. Patel then heated up a kitchen knife on a stove burner and twice placed the hot knife against the girl’s buttocks, “leaving two quarter-sized burn marks.”
The victim and another sibling have been placed in foster care by social services.
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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- Indy Ten Point plays a crucial role in connecting people who need jobs with open positions and employers who are looking for good workers.
The organization is working with FedEx Express to put on a job fair Saturday, during which the company will look to fill permanent part-time positions with full benefits.
New this year, nurses will be on hand at the event at Barnes United Methodist Church to conduct drug tests, fingerprinting and help administer any other testing like background checks that can delay filling positions.
Fed Ex Express wants the event to be a one-stop shop for applying for a job, so positions and be filled quickly, and people can get back to work. Indy Ten Point says the more people they help put to work, the stronger they make the community and the less crime.
The job fair will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church at 900 W. 30th Street.
Check out the list of current openings at FedEx Express here.
Alia Bhatt, who's currently busy promoting her next movie, Badrinath Ki Dulhania, with Varun Dhawan was snapped at the Mumbai airport. Alia was seen clad in ripped denims and a denim jacket, teamed with a white printed tee-shirt.
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (AP) — A Texas man has been sentenced to 50 years in prison for stealing $1.2 million worth of fajitas over nine years.
Fifty-three-year-old Gilberto Escamilla was sentenced Friday after pleading guilty to theft by a public servant. The Brownsville Herald reports he told the court the fajita scheme spun out of control.
Escamilla had been intercepting fajitas that he ordered through the Cameron County juvenile center where he worked and delivering them to his own customers.
His scam was uncovered when he missed work for a medical appointment and an 800-pound (360-kilogram) fajita delivery arrived at the center, which doesn’t serve fajitas.
Escamilla was fired in August and arrested after authorities checked vendor invoices and obtained a search warrant that uncovered county-funded fajitas in his refrigerator.
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Target Corp., seeking to get more competitive against Amazon and other retailers hastening deliveries times, has agreed to acquire Grand Junction, a three-year-old transportation technology company.
Target said Grand Junction would improve and expand its delivery capabilities and accelerate ongoing efforts to transform its supply chain.
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Heather works at Hackett Hot Wings by day. On weekends, her and her friends from the LGBTQ+ community hit up Equality Rocks to have a good time, and more importantly for a time to be themselves. "I would go there to the drag show with my friends. It was just a fun place to go to people in the gay community, my community we would be able to get together and have a good time. We felt like we had a safe place in Joplin to do that" says Heather. "The biggest thing is...
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Chelsea boss, Antonio Conte, has insisted that he remains the best manager to handle the Premier League Champions despite present form of the club.
Conte is in his second season in charge of the club.
Chelsea suffered a shock 3-0 defeat at home to Bournemouth on Wednesday leaving in fourth position, 18 points behind Manchester City.
The Italian has repeatedly complained of Chelsea’s failure to sign world-class players, further fuelling speculation he won’t remain in charge at Stamford Bridge beyond the end of the season.
Conte told reporters, “I trust in my work and this is the only way that brought me to be one of the best managers.
“I don’t trust in anything else, only in my work and my job.”
The former Juventus manager, is however, is wary of throwing newly signed former Arsenal striker, Giroud straight into his starting line-up for Monday night’s trip to Watford.
He added, “We are working with him and we have to check his physical condition. It won’t be easy for him to start against Watford.”
Crews were assessing the damage and looking for the cause of the fire on May 28, 2018.
Fire investigators say they don't know what caused a weekend fire that destroyed a Minneapolis building that housed businesses, apartments and artists' lofts.
The Minneapolis Fire Department said Wednesday that investigators were not able to get inside due to the condition of the building and the risk of collapse. So the cause of the fire is listed as undetermined.
Authorities declared the building structurally unsound, and the building was demolished Wednesday.
The fire broke out over Memorial Day weekend in the old Roberts Shoes building at the corner of Lake Street and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis.
Many people were injured on Monday after rampaging hoodlums took to the streets of Agbado in Ogun State and unleashed mayhem.
The hoodlums, suspected to be members of Marindoti, Farm, Federal and Bolar cult groups, engaged in fierce battle near the Agbado Station.
It was gathered that the fight which started since last week, was caused by rivalry over women.
The hoodlums wielded dangerous weapons such as cutlasses and bottles.
They destroyed people’s shops, vehicles and homes, littering the area with shattered glasses.
Although no life was lost in the fracas, shop owners, motorists and passersby sustained injuries.
The command’s spokesman, Abimbola Oyeyemi, an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), said he was unaware of the incident.
CBSE NEET answer key 2017 was released today, June 15. The candidates can refer to the answer key at the official website: cbseneet.nic.in
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) had successfully conducted the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) 2017 exam on May 7 for which about 11,38,890 candidates appeared at 1921 centres across 103 cities. The Board has now released the official answer key for the same at the official site.
Candidates can cross-check their answers with the help of the official answer key which has been provided by CBSE.
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A bride has died after a gas explosion happened on her honeymoon. The same blast killed her husband amnd had happened one night after she wedded Omer Baloch, 33.
Saniyah Ahmed, 26, lost her fight for life two weeks after the explosion. Omer suffered up to 95 per cent burns and died the next day.
Police are investigating if Saniyah, who suffered 50 per cent burns, was targeted in an “honour killing” in Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
Saniyah’s father Aftab Ahmed said:
“Doctors told us she was totally out of danger but on Thursday morning she lost her battle for life.
“She has been buried next to her husband Omer’s grave. They could not live together in this life but will rest alongside each other for ever.”
The state-run gas department said the explosion was caused by a light being switched on after a leak.
A police official in Pakistan said:
An EasyJet "plane on fire" at Liverpool's John Lennon Airport
Video posted on Twitter shows smoke billowing from an unseen location near the front of an easyJet plane.
A Twitter user posted: "So I'm off to Bulgaria and the plane next to us is on fire."
However the source of the fire was a power unit parked by to the right of the easyJet aircraft.
From the perspective of passengers on the Ryanair flight, it appeared as if the adjacent plane was on fire.
Any of the new charges against killer nurse Genene Jones will not be dismissed.
A Bexar County judge ruled against a request by Jones’s attorney, who argued the new charges violate her right to due process.
Jones was originally given 99-years in prison for the death of a baby in the early 1980s.
She was set to be released last month under the terms of a prison overcrowding law.
Jones was indicted last year on new charges related to other infant deaths.
Former ZBC journalist Christina Taruvinga dies in the UK
Former Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) journalist Christina Masaraure Taruvinga has tragically passed away in the United Kingdom.
According to reports reaching Nehanda Radio, Taruvinga had been battling breast cancer for the past two years and succumbed to the disease Wednesday evening at a hospice in Northampton.
Known simply as Kiki by her colleagues, many Zimbabweans will remember her reports for the state broadcaster in the 90’s.
Taruvinga went on to become the first female editor-in-chief of ZBC’s NewsNet before she resigned in April 2003.
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Following the release of her video “Miss Me,” Leikeli47 is back today to announce her debut album. Wash & Set is due 9/8 via Hardcover/RCA Records, and to coincide with the announcement Leikeli47 is sharing a new video. “O.M.C.” follows the lead single from the project “Miss Me,” and is accompanied by an intense black and white visual featuring the Brooklyn-based marching band, Approaching Storm.
Recently, Leikeli47’s track “Attitude” was featured as the lead single from the soundtrack for HBO’s show Insecure. Leikeli47 will be performing her new material live for the first time on August 15th at Baby’s Alright in New York. Fans can also check her out on August 26th at Afropunk Festival in Brooklyn and on September 3rd at Bumbershoot Festival in Seattle. Check out the official “O.M.C.” video.
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AMMAN - A jihadist group linked to the former branch of al Qaida in Syria claimed responsibility for shooting down a Russian SU-25 warplane with a shoulder launched anti-aircraft missile.
The group Tahrir al-Sham released a statement on social media quoting a commander in charge of its air defenses as saying one of its fighters had hit the jet during an air raid over the city of Saraqeb in the northwestern province of Idlib. Tahrir al-Sham includes the group formerly known as the Nusra Front, which served as al Qaida's Syrian branch.
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BERLIN — Bayern Munich continued its march to a record-extending sixth consecutive Bundesliga title with a 2-0 win at Mainz on Saturday.
Second-placed Bayer Leverkusen was held 0-0 at Freiburg, and Schalke lost 2-1 at home to relegation-threatened Werder Bremen, as Bayern increased its already commanding lead to 18 points after 21 games.
Franck Ribery scored with Bayern's first effort on goal after a half-hour when Mats Hummels and Sandro Wagner made way to allow his shot from a half-cleared corner fly inside the post.
The French winger was mobbed by teammates in celebration. Ribery's contract with Bayern is up at the end of the season.
Tennessee coach Mike Mularkey says he doesn’t think quarterback Marcus Mariota’s sprained left knee or left tackle Taylor Lewan’s sore back should keep either out of the Titans’ game with San Francisco on Sunday.
Mularkey said Monday that he anticipates both could practice Wednesday.
Mariota was hurt when he started to slide too late and was hit. The quarterback didn’t miss a snap and finished the game. Lewan went out of the game in the second quarter after having back spasms, but Mularkey says that is a short term issue.
An injured ankle will keep tight end Phillip Supernaw out of practice. Mularkey says he’s not ready to say yet if linebacker Derrick Morgan, who missed a 12-7 loss to Arizona with a knee injury, will miss another practice.
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Sal Paradise wrote: Just answer the question did you enter the 2016 prediction competition?
Its a simple question even for someone with your limited intellect?
I already answered.... If my prediction isn't on the Southstander thread then it'll be on the VT thread.If you search Southstander you'll also find me predicting Leeds final placings several times, which as usual were closer than the 2 dopey old farts that spend their lives harassing me on this forum.------- In fact, I take it back. I just had a browse through my posts at the start of 2016 and it looks like I didn't post on a predictions thread. This is a nightmare and I'm not sure how I can come back from this, If i'd known I had to predict Leeds final standings AND post on an overall predictions thread i'd have made more of an effort last season. Looks like i'll never make it into Gotcha's Top 10% Club.
Several successful operations were conducted over the weekend ending 13 August 2017, which yielded good results and led to the arrest of 169 suspects in the Uitenhage Cluster.
These operations were conducted in line with our Back to Basics approach to policing and in order to accomplish our vision and mission.
The suspects were arrested for crimes ranging from rape, robbery, housebreaking and theft, possession of drugs, possession of suspected stolen property, burglary, assault with the intent to do grievous bodily harm and theft.
The South African Police Service wants to encourage the community to work with the SAPS in reducing crime and they appeal to the community to provide valuable information that will lead to the arrest of suspects involved in crime.
Let us share information and support each other in the fight against crime. Crime Stop 08600 10111 or Crime Line SMS 32211.
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The Chargers are cleaning out their lockers. Now what?
by Kelsey Meksto
SAN DIEGO (CNS) – San Diego Chargers players were scheduled to clean out their lockers today, a day after their season-ending loss to the Kansas City Chiefs and amid uncertainty about where they will play next season.
The team had meetings scheduled for first thing in the morning at Chargers Park in Murphy Canyon, followed by their final open locker room player availability, according to team officials.
Then at 1 p.m., Chargers President of Football Operations John Spanos and General Manager Tom Telesco will be available to the media in the Team Meeting Room.
Chargers officials did not indicate what the topic of the availability would be.
The team has until January 15th to announce whether it will move to Los Angeles this year, or stay in San Diego for another season.
A 1-year-old Burleson boy died after being left in a car Friday for what may have been five hours, police said. Police responded to a report of an unresponsive child in the 500 block of Southeast Gardens Boulevard about 7 p.m., the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reported.
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PORTER TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Police say a store employee sprung into action after a man attempted to get away with $122 in stolen lottery tickets.
It happened around 8:40 a.m. on Monday in the 38000 block of M-40 in Porter Township.
The man snatched the tickets and took off after giving the store clerk an old lottery ticket, according to a press release from the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office.
The 26-year-old man from Paw Paw ran south down M-40, but it wasn’t long before the store employee chased him down with his snow plow. The suspect was struck by the plow and fell into the ditch. He was hospitalized with possible broken bones and other injuries.
Police are still investigating the incident and the report will be sent to the prosecutor for charges.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office at (269)-657-3101.
The Trenton Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing at the City Hall to hear two requests the night of March 6th at 7 o’clock.
Jack and Lucinda Guthrie are requesting a revision of the Revised Plat of Riverside Drive Subdivision of Lots 6, 7, 8, and 9 to combine Lots 7, 8, and 9.
Monut LLC is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to allow for a 120-foot steel pole to be installed in the right of way at 28th and Mable Street.
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Village Inn and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central New Mexico have partnered for the ‘Pie it Forward’ event on Wednesday, July 12 to raise money and awareness for the organization. Rebecca Sisneros from the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central New Mexico, Howie Kaibel from Yelp Albuquerque and Co-hosts Chad Brummett and Carmelina Hart from New Mexico Living participated in a pie eating contest to kick off the event. The triple berry pies were provided by Village Inn and John Christoper from Village Inn was the judge.
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Scott Strong, MD, Chief of Gastrointestinal Surgery at Northwestern Medicine's Digestive Health Center in Chicago, IL is available to comment on the recent changes being urged by the American Cencer Society's colorectral cancer guidelines.
Please contact Kasmer Quinn at 312-926-0735 if you are interested in speaking with him.
Being a Dungeon Master means being a storyteller, orchestrating chaos and making sure everyone is having a great time. Mathew Mercer has had a long and successful career as a voice actor for animated shows and video games, he is the voice of McCree in Overwatch as just one example and consequently performs one of the most dreaded lines in the game "It's high noon." It is his acting and world building on Critical Role however that has helped bring and teach Dungeon & Dragons to hundreds of thousands of viewers every Thursday on Twitch and YouTube. In the video above I speak to Matt about what are the lessons he has learned from being a Dungeon Master all these years and how to embrace the improvisational nature of shared storytelling. You can watch Critical Role live on Geek & Sundry on their Twitch channel every Thursday 7pm Pacific.
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KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Pakistani and Afghan officials have met for a second round of talks about allegations levelled against Islamabad in the wake of recent deadly militant attacks in Kabul that have killed over 200 people.
A joint statement after the day-long meeting in the Afghan capital said the two sides promised to keep talking.
After the recent attacks, Afghan President Ashraf Ghani's government has insisted Pakistan's failure to rout Taliban militants from safe havens on its soil is spurring the insurgency inside Afghanistan.
Kabul also accused Islamabad of harboring the Taliban, who are allegedly being trained in Islamic seminaries in southwestern Pakistan.
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Pakistan denies the charges.
Islamabad says Saturday's meeting was part of a larger dialogue while the Afghans billed it as a response to their accusations against Islamabad.
According to Catalan sports newspaper Mundo Deportivo, Real Madrid will sign Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane this summer for a fee in the region of €200 million.Los Blancos president Florentino Pérez has made no secret of his desire to revamp Zinedine Zidane’s squad at the end of the season, with several marquee players on his radar The likes of Mauro Icardi and Eden Hazard have also been linked with moves to the Santiago Bernabéu, with the reigning La Liga champions keen to revitalise a frontline which has failed to deliver enough goals this campaign.Indeed, with Karim Benzema and Gareth Bale both likely to leave the Spanish capital, there is a good chance more than one new attacking player could be signed.Los Merengues will reportedly have a €300 million transfer budget come the summer, which would give them sufficient funds to strengthen the roster in several key areas.(Mundo Deportivo)Jordan Russell (@JordRuss96)
Hollywood marriages don’t last — even for hairstylists.
The husband of celebrity hair guru Ken Pavés has filed for divorce, according to TMZ.
The site reports that Pavés soon to be ex, Martin William Pavés, lists the date of separation as June 20 of last year and is requesting spousal support.
Martin is nowhere to be seen on any of the hairstylist’s social media accounts, which are filled with pictures of his famed clientele including Victoria Beckham and Eva Longoria.
Pavés also owns a hair salon in West Hollywood, however he became famous to TV viewers after several appearances on “Newlyweds” as Jessica Simpson‘s stylist and friend. The two also released a line of hair extensions together titled “Hairdo.” He also a go-to hairstylist for make-over week on “The Biggest Loser.”
Pavés’ rep did not immediately return requests for comment.
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(Bloomberg) --PG&E Corp. is proposing using giant lithium-ion batteries, including packs supplied by Tesla Inc., to replace power supplied to Silicon Valley from burning natural gas.
The California utility has sought approval from state regulators for four energy-storage projects with a total capacity of about 567 megawatts, according to a statement Friday. The California Energy Commission says 1 megawatt of power can supply 750 homes. The California Public Utilities Commission in January ordered PG&E to use batteries and other non-fossil fuel resources to replace the power supplied by gas plants owned by Calpine Corp.
PG&E would own one of the storage systems outright: a 182.5-megawatt project to be built in Silicon Valley with the Tesla batteries. The other proposed projects comprise a 300-MW system owned by Vistra Energy Corp., a 75-MW system owned by Hummingbird Energy Storage LLC and 10 MW of behind-the-meter batteries Micronoc Inc. will install at customer sites.
Goalkeeper Michael Sai could end up at Ebusua Dwarfs despite training with Hearts of Oak.
The former Ghana youth international is available on a free transfer after terminating his contract with Medeama.
Sai is reported to be talking to Dwarfs who need a another credible goalkeeper to give Frank Andoh competition.
The 24-year-old was trained at Nania FC and was previously at Berekum Chelsea.
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The daughter of Choi Soon-Sil, the woman at the centre of a corruption scandal that led to the impeachment of South Korea's President, has been arrested in Denmark after months in hiding, Seoul prosecutors said on Monday.
Chung Yoo-Ra, the 20-year-old daughter of the woman dubbed South Korea's "Rasputin", is one of the figures in the influence-peddling scandal that sparked massive street protests demanding the removal of President Park Geun-Hye.
Danish police arrested Ms Chung on Sunday night for overstaying her visa, Korean prosecutors said, adding they were in talks with Danish authorities to have her deported to Seoul.
Ms Choi, a secret confidante of Ms Park, is accused of using her ties with the president to force top firms including Samsung to "donate" nearly $70 million to non-profit foundations Choi then used as her personal ATMs.
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ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) The Oakland Raiders have signed quarterback Garrett Gilbert to the practice squad ahead of their first playoff game in 14 years.
Agent Leigh Steinberg announced the move on his Twitter account Monday. Gilbert spent time on the Raiders practice squad last season and was cut by the team in the offseason.
The Raiders were seeking a quarterback familiar with their offense with starter Derek Carr sidelined with a broken leg and backup Matt McGloin's status in question with an injured left shoulder. That leaves rookie Connor Cook as the only healthy quarterback under contract.
Oakland (12-4) opens the postseason Saturday at AFC South champion Houston (9-7).
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Golf's second major of the year, the U.S. Open Championship, begins today at Erin Hills in Wisconsin.
There are 4 Irish players going for glory; Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry, Paul Dunne and Graeme McDowell.
Betfair gave Ian Dempsey and John Duggan €250 each to bet with for charity and here is who they have gone for.
Betfair are playing 1/5 of the odds for the first 8 places.
The tournament starts at 12.45 Irish time.
Ian Dempsey
€50 each way Justin Thomas 33/1
€50 each way Jon Rahm 18/1
€25 each way Paul Casey 45/1
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€75 each way Louis Oosthuizen 50/1
€25 each way Rickie Fowler 20/1
€25 each way Hideki Matsuyama 30/1
CAIRO (AP) — Yemen’s official news agency is reporting that Saudi-backed forces are advancing toward the Red Sea port of Hodeida, which provides a lifeline to the Shiite rebels known as Houthis.
SABA reported Sunday that Saudi-allied government forces have taken control of the town of Tahita in Hodeida province.
Forces loyal to the internationally recognized government are hoping to exploit the collapse of the Houthis’ alliance with fighters loyal to former President Ali Abdullah Saleh, who was killed by the rebels earlier this month.
The coalition has been at war with the rebels since March 2015. The stalemated fighting has killed 10,000 people, displaced 3 million and pushed the country to the brink of famine.
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Tiffany Haddish has nothing but nice things to say about Taylor Swift!
While on Watch What Happens Live on Sunday (December 10), the 38-year-old Girls Trip star was asked by host Andy Cohen to share a fun fact about meeting Taylor after their time together at Saturday Night Live.
“She has those old school 1980 polaroid cameras all over and she takes lots of pictures and makes these really beautiful collages,” Tiffany shared.
Tiffany also talked about their first interaction together: “When she came in [to SNL], she came immediately into my room and was like, ‘I love your comedy, I’ve been watching you, I know all your stuff,’” Tiffany recalled. “And she starts quoting jokes from ten years ago. I was like, ‘Oh I like this bitch.’”
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CARACAS, March 31 Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro said on Friday he would resolve within hours the controversy over the Supreme Court's assumption of the opposition-led legislature's functions, which has sparked widespread protests and international condemnation.
"I believe in dialogue and use of the Constitution to resolve controversy," he said, calling a meeting of the state security council to discuss the attorney general's criticism of the high court's decision. (Reporting by Eyanir Chinea; Writing by Andrew Cawthorne; Editing by Girish Gupta, G Crosse)
Continuing on my Greenstone area maps….
A new map is now available for Geraldton to Longlac to Caramat – the Highway 11 corridor and N/S of it.
As a free download to members and available in the shop. Click the map image to see more details.
MADRID (AP) - Police say they were called to investigate an altercation involving Diego Maradona and a woman at a hotel in Madrid.
Authorities said officers were dispatched Wednesday after a call from the hotel, but found no evidence of any disturbance after talking to Maradona and the woman.
Authorities said they couldn't confirm if the woman was a hotel guest or Maradona's girlfriend.
Spanish media on Tuesday released a video of Maradona threatening a reporter who tried to talk to him at the hotel in Madrid.
Maradona is in the Spanish capital to watch former club Napoli play Real Madrid in the Champions League.
Cross worked on a pairing with John-Michael Liles at Monday's morning skate.
With the Bruins' blue line already ailing and Colin Miller a game-time decision, either Cross or Matt Grzelcyk could draw into the B's lineup for Monday's Game 3 against Ottawa. Cross logged 12 goals and 35 points in 74 games for AHL Providence this past season, easily his best campaign as a pro, but if the 27-year-old does suit up for the big club Monday, he'd be a speculative fantasy play, given the modest upside on offense he previously displayed in the minors.
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In observance of Black History Month, the Out of the Closet and Onto the Screen series at Ithaca College will host a showing of the documentary “Free CeCe!” on Wednesday, Feb. 7. Free and open to the public, the screening will be held at 6 p.m. in Textor 101.
On her way to the store with a group of friends, CeCe McDonald was brutally attacked. While defending her life, a man was killed and CeCe was incarcerated in a men’s prison in Minnesota. The documentary, executive produced by actress Laverne Cox, explores the role race, class and gender played in CeCe’s case, putting a spotlight on the way CeCe and other trans people are leading a growing movement fighting for the rights of transgender people everywhere.
The Out of the Closet and Onto the Screen series is sponsored by the Ithaca College Center for LGBT Education, Outreach and Services. For more information, visit www.ithaca.edu/lgbt.
Royal Ballet’s The Winter’s Tale.
Live at local cinemas, Wednesday, February 28.
Sit back in your cinema seat and take a trip to Bohemia with The Royal Ballet for Christopher Wheeldon’s adaptation of William Shakespeare’s play featuring British Principals Lauren Cuthbertson and Edward Watson dancing the parts of Hermione and King Leontes, with Sarah Lamb and Steven McRae returning to the roles of Perdita and Florizel.
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One of the most powerful state lawmakers in Minnesota is leaving the Legislature.
Republican House Majority Leader Joyce Peppin announced Wednesday she would retire to take a private sector job. Peppin is a seven-term lawmaker from Rogers who had served as House Majority Leader since 2015.
Peppin says she never considered the Legislature a full-time career and is ready to return to the private sector. She is taking a job as Director of Government Affairs and General Counsel for the Minnesota Rural Electric Association.
House Majority leaders are integral legislative leaders who help run floor sessions and keep a majority's party together on critical votes. Peppin's departure adds an extra layer of intrigue to the 2018 election in which all 134 House members are on the ballot.
Bowman racked up nine tackles (eight solo), one sack and a pass defensed in Sunday's 26-15 loss to the Chiefs.
Bowman has consistently led the Raiders in tackles since his mid-season arrival, while he finally logged his first sack of the season on Sunday. The starting middle linebacker has notched 61 tackles (39 solo) in seven games with Oakland, and he'll look to stay busy in Week 15 against the Cowboys.
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Najib Razak, Malaysia's former prime minister, has pleaded not guilty to corruption charges in connection with the disappearance of billions of dollars from a government investment fund.
He has been granted bail following his arrest on Tuesday, but was ordered to surrender his passports.
Al Jazeera's Florence Looi reports from Kuala Lumpur.
At a joint news conference with French President Emmanuel Macron, Trump said he had not heard the "particular allegations" against Jackson, calling the Navy doctor a "great leader" and "one of the finest people I've ever met."
But the president conceded that the rear admiral had "an experience problem — his lack of experience," with some senators questioning whether he possessed the expertise required to run one of the federal government's largest bureaucracies.
And Trump said he had told Jackson that the position was not worth the harsh scrutiny he was currently experiencing.
"I told Admiral Jackson just a little while ago, I said, 'What do you need this for?'" Trump said. "This is a vicious group of people that malign, and they do, and I lived through it, we all live through it. You people are getting record ratings because of it, so congratulations. But I said, what do you need it for?"
WILLIAMSTOWN, N.J. (AP)  The Philadelphia Eagles have surprised a fan who woke up groggy from recent dental surgery asking, "Did I miss the Super Bowl?!?"
She has two tickets for the big game in Minneapolis.
Haley Parks' father tells NJ.com the team reached out on social media Friday, offering his daughter the tickets.
She says she's "freaking out" over the news.
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Meanwhile, her parents are trying to find flights to Minneapolis.
Her father posted a video on Facebook this week showing the 21-year-old Rutgers student coming out of anesthesia after having her wisdom teeth removed. She babbled about the Eagles through a mouth of cotton packing. The video had been viewed more than a million times.
The Eagles face the New England Patriots on Sunday.
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BOSTON (AP) — Edna Kiplagat has won her Boston Marathon debut.
The Kenyan policewoman opened up a big lead heading into the Newton hills, and she cruised to victory in an unofficial 2 hours, 21 minutes, 53 seconds in Monday’s 121st running of the race.
It’s the first time Kiplagat, a two-time world champion, has raced Boston.
She’s won in London, New York City and Los Angeles.
REDLANDS >> Police said Monday a man already jailed for unrelated charges is their prime suspect in a downtown shooting that happened in late January.
Ramon Lopez, 18, was arrested by California Highway Patrol officers following a high speed chase Jan. 29, court records show.
However on Jan. 28 shortly after 5:30 a.m. a portion of downtown Redlands was blocked off while police investigated the scene where a parked vehicle with people inside was shot at.
Police allege Lopez was the one who opened fired on the car, according to a Redlands Police Department news release.
According to the release, Lopez also reportedly robbed an Uber driver shortly after the shooting.
Lopez is being held in lieu of $1 million bail at the High Desert Detention Center in Adelanto for suspicion of two counts of attempted murder, robbery, burglary and vehicle theft. He’s also being held in lieu of $500,000 bail for suspicion of evasion, possession of a stolen vehicle theft and driving under the influence.
Battle brewing to save Bill Cunningham's photo archive Some of Cunningham’s muses have hired investigators to look into the second of two wills filed by the legendary lensman.
Carnegie Hall tribute for Bill Cunningham Cunningham lived upstairs in a rent-controlled space at Carnegie Hall Towers for 60 years.
Famed fotog Bill Cunningham left behind two wills In an unusual move, Cunningham filed his first will, signed in 1993, in New York Surrogate’s Court for “safekeeping.”
Bill Cunningham was famously frugal The Paris fashion industry is known for excessive glamour — but late New York photographer Bill Cunningham brought frugality to the scene.
Bill Cunningham's friends push for permanent city memorial Friends of Bill Cunningham met with City Council members on Wednesday to discuss a permanent memorial to the beloved late lensman.
New York naming street corner for Bill Cunningham As it will only be a temporary renaming, the city hopes to find a more lasting way to honor Cunningham.
For the first time, Krispy Kreme’s iconic glazed doughnuts will have a layer of chocolate glaze to coincide with the solar eclipse Monday, Aug. 21, at participating U.S. shops. You can also get an early taste of this limited-time doughnut during evening Hot Light hours Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 19-20. The Krispy Kreme Chocolate Glazed Doughnut features the classic Original Glazed Doughnut, with a chocolate glaze.
A Upstate suspect faces additional charges after throwing a urine-saturated toilet paper roll at an officer, per reports.
The Easley Police Department responded to a call in reference to an assault on West North Street in Easley on Saturday. During the investigation, officers took Anthony Shokry Youssef into custody. During the process, Youssef started to pull away from the officer and attempted to kick him, the reports say.
Once in the detention center, officers say Youssef threw a urine-saturated toilet paper roll at a detention officer.
In total, Youssef was charged with the following:
Possession of a controlled substance - $10,000 bond
Public disorderly conduct - $ 257.50 bond
Resisting arrest - $10,000 bond
Throwing bodily fluids on an officer - $25,000
Youssef's total bond is $45,257.50.
We have reached out to officials for more details on his arrest.
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Florida Panthers center Vincent Trocheck 21) celebrates his goal against the Detroit Red Wings in the third period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Dec. 11, 2017, in Detroit.
LAGOS, April 5 Former Nigerian oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke has been charged with money laundering, the country's financial crimes agency said on Wednesday.
Alison-Madueke, described as "at large" on the charge sheet, was accused of bribing members of the National Electoral Commission (INEC) before the 2015 national election, according to a statement by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.
She was not present to enter a plea when the charges were read out at the Federal High Court in Lagos.
(Reporting by Alexis Akwagyiram; editing by John Stonestreet)
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SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – Suburban police are investigating a homicide after a woman was found dead in her apartment.
Schaumburg police were called to an apartment in the 2600 block of Clipper Dr on Sunday for a well being check. Police say they entered the apartment and discovered the body of 33-year-old Tiffany Thrasher.
An autopsy was conducted and determined the cause of death to be strangulation, police said in a statement.
Police say the woman was killed between 8 p.m. on Saturday and 11:45 a.m. Sunday.
At this time, police have no one in custody.
They are asking anyone with any information to contact detectives at (847) 882-3534.
Young Women Entering Cyber Security Field in Numbers Hard to Believe
“It’s unprecedented across the country,” said Dr. Ashley Podhradsky, an Associate Professor of Information Assurance and Forensics with Dakota State University. She, along with her colleague, Dr. Pam Rowland and student Kelley Criddle spoke with KDLT News in this week’s Wired Wednesday segment about the rapid rise in young women enrolling in majors including computer science, cyber operations, and network security and administration at DSU.
The three outlined the reason they believe the Madison, South Dakota campus specifically is seeing such a boom. They also discussed how it feels to see so many women in particular, entering into a field where there is an incredibly high demand for workers, and most grads will already have jobs lined up in some very high paying jobs.
Riding a motorcycle definitely has some great advantages like being able to manoeuvre in traffic and reaching your destination faster. But there are some disadvantages too like being constantly exposed to the weather elements, or even snakes….Just ask this rider, who lifted his legs at the last minute as a snake attempted to bite while he was riding his motorbike.
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Sharing some of its nuts and bolts with the Lamborghini Huracan , the Audi R8 is an impressive machine, capable of mind-blowing performance.However, this example here is not stock, as according to the video description, it has a supercharger, and a few other tweaks, that help it produce as much as 802 horsepower By comparison, that's 200hp more than the regular Audi R8 V10 Plus , which has 602hp (610PS) and 413lb-ft (560Nm) of torque at its disposal. This allows it to go from rest to 62mph (100km/h) in just 3.2 seconds, and up to a top speed of 205mph (330km/h).So how does a tuned Audi R8 feel like at 201mph (324km/h), from behind the wheel? Why, awesome, of course, as this short clip reveals, by having a camera strapped to the driver's head and unleashing the supercar on the German Autobahn, into a 'no speed limit' zone.But before checking it out, we have to warn to that it will probably make you cringe from time to time.
Chelsea manager Conte looks set to leave Stamford Bridge this summer, despite guiding the Blues to the Premier League and FA Cup in his two years.
Sarri, who was recently sacked by Napoli, is the firm favourite to take charge at the west London club.
And Gudjohnsen believes Sarri, who would become the sixth Italian to manage Chelsea, would be the perfect fit.
The 59-year-old came close to causing an upset in Serie A this season as Napoli finished just four points behind champions Juventus.
With the Royal baby due later this month factories are making all sorts of souvenirs.
Leah has been behind the scenes at one factory where they are putting the finishing touches to a special mug to mark the birth.
The brokerage currently has a GBX 2,100 target price on the stock. WPP has been the subject of several other reports.
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HARTFORD - State lawmakers are debating the controversial idea of a casino coming to the Bridgeport area.
The state right now has two casinos, Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun, both run by Native American tribes. The tribes want to open one north of Hartford, in East Windsor.
But today, a General Assembly committee is debating whether to open the process up to private developers, some of whom are eyeing Fairfield County instead.
"We have heard from MGM that they can do better by building a casino in Fairfield County,” says state Sen. Bob Duff. “There is a fundamental problem with that proposal. Fairfield County does not want a casino."
Back in the 1990s, Donald Trump and Las Vegas casino magnate Steve Wynn both proposed massive casino developments for Bridgeport, but neither ever happened.
The clock is ticking, as MGM is opening a $600 million casino just over the border in Massachusetts.
Residents of a Grantham retirement home have raised £240 for the Motor Neurone Disease Association (MNDA).
A group of ladies living at Martin Court, in St Catherine’s Road, have been making and selling Christmas and birthday cards they have made using the Iris folding technique.
Joan Miller presented the donation to Maurice Tomlinson, and it will go towards research into the neurological condition.
March 30 Lloyd's Of London Ltd
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* Lloyd's of london chairman john nelson says ~ eu subsidiary will follow reinsurance model similar to other lloyd's hubs, such as china Further company coverage: (Reporting By Carolyn Cohn)
A man will face Newcastle Local Court today after he allegedly looked into homes and pleasured himself on Tuesday night.
Police responded to reports of a man peering into homes on Broadmeadow Road in Broadmeadow just after 7 on Tuesday night.
Chief Inspector Trevor Shiels says authorities will allege the 50-year-old Newcastle man was standing on the road, committing an act of indecency on himself.
The man has been charged and bail refused to appear at Newcastle Local Court today.
New Canaan Library invites all to enjoy the music of Áine Minogue (Irish harp / vocals) as she celebrates the symbolism of spring in Ireland and the Celtic lands. Ms. Minogue will present the program on Thursday, April 20, at 6:30 p.m. in the Adrian Lamb Room.
The program will explore the Celtic Wheel of the year, particularly as it relates to the Spring Equinox, a most important date on the ancient Celtic calendar.
Áine Minogue was born in Borrisokane, County Tipperary and moved from Ireland to the United States as an adult.
Worries about the potential for a U.S.-China trade war and frustration over U.S. President Donald Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs are threatening to dominate at the G20 gathering of finance leaders in Buenos Aires this week. Kate King reports.
There's no way in hell we would let Sims go before the end of the season, unless someone was coming the other way. This is a stupid rumour as we are struggling badly so why would we just offload someone to make us weaker. If Grant Millington was headed our way then happy days, but why would Cas exchange good solid Props for a worse prop. Makes no sense at all
MILWAUKEE — Sami Niku had a goal and two assists as the Manitoba Moose won their fifth straight game, downing the Milwaukee Admirals 5-1 on Saturday in American Hockey League action.
Brody Sutter, Nic Petan, JC Lipon and Brendan Lemieux also scored for the Moose (31-10-5) while Eric Comrie stopped 39 shots for the win.
Emil Pettersson found the back of the net for the Admirals (21-20-4), who are on a six-game slide. Anders Lindback kicked out 32-of-37 shots in defeat.
Manitoba went 1 for 6 on the power play while Milwaukee failed to score on three chances with the man advantage.
The Golden State juggernaut rolled over Cleveland four games to one in the best-of-seven championship series, which ended with a 129-120 Warriors home triumph Monday that brought NBA Finals MVP Kevin Durant his first championship ever.
Curry, Durant, 3-point sharpshooter Klay Thompson and forward Draymond Green are all under 30 and formidable starters.
The Cavaliers will be searching for answers in the offseason after being dethroned, the Warriors avenging last year's loss when they squandered a 3-1 finals lead.
The Warriors figure to sign Curry to a five-year deal for about $205 million since he has taken less money in recent years to help finance a strong supporting cast.
Durant might be asked to do the same – take less than he might command elsewhere to allow Golden State to keep Andre Iguodala and Shaun Livingston without salary cap issues. It's such unselfish nature that has helped the Warriors flourish.
Durant knows James will soon be working on new ways to dethrone the Warriors.
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One of last remaining Blockbusters in US set to close NORTH POLE, Alaska — Time has run out for one of the last remaining Blockbuster Video stores in the country. Kevin Daymude, general manager of the Blockbuster in North Pole,...
The one place you can still find a Blockbuster Alaska is the “Last Frontier” — for Blockbuster Video. The movie rental chain closed nearly all of its stores in 2013 after going bankrupt, but nine of the 12 stores...
Ex-chief of troubled northern New Mexico agency won't return
LOS ALAMOS, N.M. (AP) — The former executive director of a troubled agency of New Mexico municipalities surrounding Los Alamos National Laboratory says she won't return to lead the coalition.
The Los Alamos Monitor reports Andrea Romero, the former paid leader of the Regional Coalition of LANL Communities, said last week she won't seek to renew her contract amid charges that she used public money for fancy dinners and baseball tickets.
But Romero says she's still running as a Democrat for a House seat around Santa Fe.
For weeks, Romero has faced criticism for recent spending that included expensive gatherings where alcohol was purchased. She has apologized.
New Mexico State Auditor Wayne Johnson said this month he has designated the Regional Coalition of LANL Communities for a special audit following the spending reports.
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A massive housing development near the Kelowna landfill will not be going ahead.
On Monday, city councillors voted five to two against the plan.
Troika Management Corp. wanted to build about 1,000 housing units on 219 acres of land known as Diamond Mountain, immediately south of the Glenmore Landfill.
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City planners had previously voiced concern against the project, citing too many possible negative consequences. A staff report said the residential development would be impacted by odour, noise and dust created by the landfill, which has a life expectancy of 75 years.
The report also noted concern that those nuisances would likely lead to complaints to council and the environment ministry, adding pressure to spend tax dollars on moving or modifying the landfill.
Fresnans could start seeing more drive-thru businesses as the City Council takes the first step to ease restrictions on where they can be built. Here's a peek at what a typical day looks like at a Dutch Bros.
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(Markets Edition) The jobs numbers have been released and while the big news is a contraction of 33,000 jobs for September, we take a closer look at many factors, including the job growth the hurricanes spurred, promising car sales data and a drop in the unemployment percentage. Plus, Elon Musk wants to replace Puerto Rico's shattered electricity grid, and the GOP wants to reform intergenerational wealth transfer, dropping the tax on estates of more than 5.5 million per individual left behind.
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Patti LuPone was blithely swanning down the Tonys red carpet over the weekend when a little man, bless his heart, wanted to know why President Donald Trump should see her show, War Paint, which is on Broadway now.
Patti's face stiffened for a moment, then broke into a pinched smile.
"Because I hate the Motherfucker, how's that?"
Patti LuPone has no chill when talking about Trump and I love it!!! pic.twitter.com/PzR1EciN6l — Naomi (@NotADayGoesBy_) June 14, 2017
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"Well, I hope he doesn't," she said, her eyes sparking with venom and the brilliance of a thousand diamonds. "Because I won't perform if he does." '
"Really?"
LuPone closed her eyes. She inhaled the pain and fury that women have endured silently for centuries, exhaled pure Pretty Women 'tude. With just one word, she baited him. Yes, she said. "Really."
"Tell me why," he said.
And then, oh, oh, oh.
"Because I hate the motherf*cker," she said. "How's that?"
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ZANESVILLE, Ohio- The Zanesville Fire Department and the Muskingum County Emergency Management Agency responded to a gas leak near Zanesville High School around 11:30 Wednesday.
Interim Fire Chief Doug Hobson said they received calls about a chemical smell and found it to be a gas line leak. He said the gas has been shut off and people are no longer being asked to stay inside their homes. It occurred because of a construction crew near Z.H.S.
“Unfortunately, a bulldozer has hit an eight inch line, gas line down in the bottom part of the valley,” said Hobson.
Hobson said no evacuations occurred. However, all events planned at Zanesville High School Wednesday night have been canceled. Hobson said any business impacted by the gas being turned off will likely be without gas for several hours while the line is being repaired.
Tattered and torn does not cut it with a twelve year old from Moline. Liam Willcox is a modern day "patriot." He is on a mission to replace old with new.
When Liam sees an American Flag that's worn out, he makes it a point to take it down with the owner's permission. With help from his mom and brothers, Willcox identifies flags in need of some tender loving care.
Local businesses and the VFW have donated new flags, applauding what "Likeable Liam" is doing.
Recently, he stopped by at Geri Heitz's home in East Moline. She was thrilled by the kindness of a young man who raised a new flag in place of one that was damaged in a storm.
Liam pays tribute to the military men and women who fight and fought for our freedom. He plans to continue his noble effort, and is also learning about the proper way to retire the torn out flags. Three cheers for the red, white, and blue, and the kid patriot from Moline!
They sang, they prayed, they bundled up under blankets and jackets in the outside morning chill. The coffee and donuts brought smiles.
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Factory staff have been evacuated after a busy Peterborough road was forced to shut due to a gas leak.
Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service said: “Morley Way, Woodston, is currently closed due to a gas leak. Please avoid the area and seek an alternative route.”
The scene at Morley Way
The road is shut between the roundabout joining with Shrewsbury Avenue towards Whirlpool UK.
A Cambridgeshire police spokeswoman said: “We were called by the fire service at 11.55 to the junction of Maxwell Road and Morley Way.”
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"However, further testing is now ongoing to establish the substance which led to these patients becoming ill and we are keeping an open mind as to the circumstances surrounding this incident," police said. "At this stage, it is not yet clear if a crime has been committed."
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San Antonio Begins the 2017-18 Campaign Saturday at 7 p.m. vs. Ontario
SAN ANTONIO (Oct. 6, 2017) - The San Antonio Rampage today announced their Opening Night roster for the 2017-18 campaign. The roster is constructed of 25 players, including two goaltenders, seven defensemen, and 16 forwards. Please see the attached roster for a full breakdown of the team.
San Antonio opens the 2017-18 regular season against the Ontario Reign on Saturday, Oct. 7 at 7 p.m. at the AT&T Center. Rampage Individual and season tickets for the 2017-18 campaign are available and can be purchased by calling a Rampage representative at 210-444-5554 or online at SARampage.com . The 2017-18 season is presented by H-E-B and Wells Fargo.
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Unprecedented exhibit comes to Museum of Anthropology
CBC highlighted Culture at the Centre, an exhibit at the Museum of Anthropology that showcases the work of five different Indigenous-run museums and community centres.
“We’re trying to present in a way that is both engaging and illuminating,” said Jill Baird, MOA’s curator of education.
SEOUL, April 10 Daily net trading in shares on South Korea's main stock exchange by three major categories of investors as of 0724 GMT, in billions of South Korean won (a negative figure indicates net selling): FOREIGNERS INSTITUTIONS RETAIL April 10 *-54.0 -4.5 6.5 ^April 7 -77.9 103.1 10.4 April 6 -90.5 -117.9 168.3 April 5 -7.6 -167.2 128 April 4 -101.6 -123.5 179.4 April 3 -22.0 31.2 -59.3 March 31 25.7 32.9 -111.0 March 30 89.4 -169.2 65.6 March 29 -61.8 -26.4 36.8 March 28 20.7 -81.8 1.9 March 27 36.4 -104.7 16.7 March 24 -89.1 220.7 -186.8 March 23 52.6 18.2 -128.4 March 22 -96.2 -116.9 181.3 March 21 362.7 -189.9 -234.8 5 Month to date -353.7 -278.7 433.3 Year to date 5,098.8 -5.226.6 -2,253.0 * Foreign investors have been net sellers for six consecutive sessions, bringing their sales for the period to a net 353.6 billion won ($309.85 million) worth. ^ April 7 figures revised. ($1 = 1,141.1900 won) (Reporting by Jeongeun Lee)
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FILE PHOTO:Taxify logo is pictured on a taxi cab in Riga Thomson Reuters By Eric Auchard
LONDON (Reuters) - Estonia's Taxify is set to step up its fight against global rival Uber [UBER.UL] across Europe and Africa after raising $175 million in funding from a group led by German automaker Daimler .
Daimler, already a majority owner or significant investor in a string of online taxi services across Europe and the Middle East, is adding Taxify to its investment portfolio, the two companies said in a statement on Wednesday.
Taxify, which has grabbed business from Uber in Central and Eastern Europe and major African cities, said it will use the investment to develop its technology and further penetrate its existing regional markets. It counts 10 million passengers and 500,000 drivers in the more than 25 countries where it operates.
(Reporting by Eric Auchard in London; Editing by Gopakumar Warrier)
Six months after Hurricane Maria slammed into Puerto Rico, many are still left without power; the hurricane caused more than $100 billion in damage, and more than 130,000 people have left the island.
Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc. today announced that it has signed a Definitive Agreement granting Merck Animal Health, known as MSD Animal Health outside of the United States and Canada, worldwide rights to develop and commercialize Aurinia's patented nanomicellar voclosporin ophthalmic solution for the treatment of dry eye syndrome in dogs. Under the terms of this agreement Aurinia will receive an upfront payment and is eligible to receive further payments based on certain development and sales milestones.
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Enter below for a chance to win STRONGER on Blu-ray. JACK FM wants to give you 2 copies of the film, one to keep and one to give! Based on the inspiring true story of Jeff Bauman, a survivor of the Boston Marathon bombing, Oscar® nominee Jake Gyllenhaal and Emmy® winner Tatiana Maslany star in STRONGER.
“One of the Best Films of the Year ” says National Review and Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes, STRONGER stars Jake Gyllenhaal as Jeff Bauman, a working-class Bostonian who was at the 2013 marathon when the bomb blast occurred and he tragically lost both of his legs. After regaining consciousness Jeff was able to help law enforcement identify one of the bombers, but his own battle had just begun. Jeff’s deeply personal journey tests a family’s bond and defines a community’s pride as he overcomes adversity to become the living embodiment of “Boston Strong.”
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GEORGETOWN, Texas (KXAN) — The city of Georgetown is once again set to test its outdoor warning sirens after several failed attempts due to timing and other issues.
The city says the 23 sirens will be tested on Saturday, Oct. 7 at 11 a.m. for 90 seconds. Monthly tests are now planned for the sirens for the first Saturday of the month at 11 a.m
The test that was publicized for Sept. 30 did not occur due to a miscommunication with the company that programmed the siren test. It was also scheduled to be tested for the first time on Aug. 26, but the city postponed it due to Hurricane Harvey at the time.
No testing will be conducted during severe weather or if there is a threat of severe weather to avoid causing confusion for residents.
The outdoor warning sirens are used to send a message to people who are outside at parks, golf courses and other outdoor areas to seek shelter. Sirens are activated to warn of tornadoes, severe weather with strong winds, large hail or a hazardous chemical incident.
Las Vegas Metro police they are investigating a deadly shooting Wednesday afternoon.
Officers responded to the incident just after 12 p.m. in the 1200 block of Melville Drive, near Charleston Boulevard and Valley View Boulevard.
According to police, the victim was at a home in the area with a friend who was working on a vehicle. The suspect arrived at the home and got into a fight with the victim before he was shot.
The victim was taken to University Medical Center where he was pronounced dead, police said.
A suspect has not been taken into custody. Police described the suspect as a Hispanic male approximately 20 to 25 years old. He was last seen in a dark-colored sedan.
Police said they do not believe the shooting was random.
An investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555.
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Chazz Hall in the dock at the High Court in Napier during his sentencing for the murder of his ex-partner, Victoria Foster. Police were justified in the shooting of Chazz Hall, who was later convicted of the brutal murder of his former partner, Napier nurse Victoria Foster.
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A man has been charged with murdering a mother and daughter who were shot dead at their home in East Sussex.
Craig Savage, 35, of no fixed address, is accused of killing the two women and also robbery in relation to the theft of a firearm and ammunition.
He has been remanded in custody to appear before magistrates on Tuesday.
Heather Whitbread, 53, and Michelle Savage, 32, died at the scene at their home in Bexhill Road, St Leonards, on Friday night.
Mr Savage is due to appear before Brighton magistrates via video link.
But every year there are those stories that just stand out for their, well, goodness and the positive light they shed on our community. In October, according to WCCBI Jim Decker, counters at the entry roads to the Jakes Rocks recreation area have been counting attendance there since the trails opened.
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Meanwhile, flood-affected people have taken shelter in schools and on NH-31. Vast areas of land where cultivators transplanted Salidhan saplings have been drowned. The condition of the cattle-heads is said to be serious as there is water everywhere but there is not a single field to graze the cattle-heads.
Chayanika Thakuria, circle officer, Golakganj told this correspondent that relief materials have been distributed among the affected people taking shelter in schools and on NH-31 and sufficient relief materials are expected to arrive within a very short time. The administration is strictly observing the situation and rescue and relief materials would be intensified if and when necessary.
Warwickshire Trading Standards has received reports of a door-to-door driveway company operating in the Rugby area that is using underhand and aggressive tactics.
In one incident a resident was charged for having their driveway relaid with fresh tarmac.
However, the trader simply swept up the existing loose stones and then painted the driveway black to give the impression the work had been done.
Trading standards says:
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2. Make a scam/rogue trader complaint to Trading Standards via Citizens Advice Consumer Service on 03454 040506.
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5. Avoid rogue traders. Use Warwickshire Trading Standards’ No Rogue Traders Here approved trader scheme
BBNaija! Why I brought trouble to the house – Cee-c reveals
Former Big Brother Naija 2018 housemate, Cee-c has revealed why she was very controversial and brought trouble to the reality show. The lawyer, who was at loggerheads with different housemates in the reality show at different times, said she brought ‘Double Wahala’ to the show because she saw the theme as ‘trouble’. Speaking on […]
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May 2 Tenneco Inc
* Says amended and renewed its north american trade accounts receivable securitization program
* Says extended term of both facilities to april 30, 2019
* Says amount of financing provided by first priority facility will be increased to $155 million
* Tenneco says financing provided by second priority facility, which is subordinated to first priority facility, will be decreased to $25 million-sec filing Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
MADISON (WKOW) -- A Silver Alert has been issued for 78-year-old Ruby Clark.
Authorities say Clark was last seen walking away from her home on the 5000 block of Burke Road in Madison at 9 p.m. Wednesday. She was wearing gray sweatpants and a gray T-shirt. She wasn't wearing shoes. She is 5 feet tall and about 115 pounds.
Authorities say she is hard of hearing.
If you see Clark, call Madison Police at (608) 255-2345.
ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP)  A man who frequently checked a teenager out of school without her parents' knowledge and fled to Mexico with her will soon be in the custody of Pennsylvania authorities.
Federal agents and Mexican authorities found 45-year-old Kevin Esterly and 16-year-old Amy Yu in Playa del Carmen on Saturday and flew them to Miami. The Miami-Dade State Attorney's office says an extradition hearing was held Monday for Esterly, and he will be returned to Pennsylvania in the next two weeks.
The girl arrived Sunday in Philadelphia and was taken home to Allentown, 60 miles (97 kilometers) away.
Esterly faces a felony charge of interference with the custody of a child. Authorities believe Amy willingly traveled with him to Mexico.
Photos of "Pancake Bird" under natural light and fluorescence. (Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn)
Paleontologists announced Friday the discovery of the smallest bird specimen in a Cretaceous amber.
The bird is about 5 centimeters in length, the same size as the smallest living bird in the world, the bee hummingbird. Xing Lida, an associate professor at China University of Geosciences (Beijing), carried out the research together with scholars from Canada and the United States.
This newly discovered specimen comes from the amber area of the Okanagan Valley in Kachin, north of Myanmar. Due to miners' negligence or natural weathering, this specimen eroded along the coronal plane, lost part of its flesh and became thinner. Therefore, it was nicknamed "'Pancake Bird".
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate on Tuesday confirmed President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the National Security Agency and the U.S. Cyber Command.
On a voice vote, the Senate approved Paul Nakasone for one of the nation’s top intelligence posts. They also approved his military promotion to general.
Nakasone, a longtime member of the cryptologic community, has a strong background in cyber issues. He is replacing the current director, Mike Rogers, who is retiring.
During his confirmation hearing, Nakasone said China, Russia and other nations that launch cyberattacks against the United States aren’t worried about retribution and see no reason to change their behavior.
“They don’t fear us,” he said at the hearing, adding that the U.S. must impose costs on those adversaries to make them stop.
Nakasone previously commanded the U.S. Army Cyber Command and held military intelligence positions in Afghanistan, Iraq and the Republic of Korea.
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Well, I didn’t see that one coming.
And so the Prime Minister has kicked off the second general election in two years, the first time since 1974 that a parliament has lasted less than four years. And, according to British political tradition, we must all now repeat the phrase: “This will be the most important election in a generation.”
Except this time, it’s true (okay, it’s also traditional to say that…).
It could hardly be more important for the Conservatives, obviously. As the leader of the party of government with a working (though not particularly generous) majority in the Commons, Theresa May is taking a calculated risk. Having denied she was contemplating the possibility of an early election, she’s been persuaded by the polls that she will never face more propitious circumstances. Who can gainsay that? Imagine if she had privately pencilled in May 2018 as her preferred date, discovering...
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Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has sold off $900 million of Walmart stock, choosing to invest billions in airlines instead. The sale, which leaves Buffett with nearly no shares in Walmart, comes as the US's largest traditional retailer has been rushing to catch up to Amazon and other online competitors.
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With the NBA season recently ending, the NBA draft moves to the forefront and trade rumors start to begin. A popular name going into this upcoming NBA offseason has been Eric Bledsoe and whether the Phoenix Suns should consider trading him or not.
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On Valentine’s Day this year, forget about getting a simple rose or chocolate bar. The Vietnam Women’s Museum will bring couples a special “Love Party”, consisting of hundreds of flowers of different kinds from nearly 20 flower artisans in Hanoi.
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This movie drops in select theaters and on demand in March. Will you be checking for it?
Once Upon A Time in Philly, Four friends from Philly see the potential to build an empire from the lucrative drug trade after getting fired from their blue collar jobs, However, as the danger outweigh their initial motives money, drugs and power will corrupt a friendship and test the limits of their loyalty.
Coldwater Cowboy Richard Gillett continued his hunger strike for a fifth day on Monday. He says he won’t eat again until he gets a meeting with the federal fisheries minister to deal with problems in the inshore fishery. NTV’s Leila Beaudoin reports.
The Krewe of Cork rolled Friday (Feb. 2) in the French Quarter. This marching parade celebrates all things vino, and members hand out throws including hand-decorated wine corks.
The parade starts at the Court of Two Sisters and ends at the Royal Sonesta.
The krewe was founded in 2000. Members also march in the Royal Street Stroll during the summertime New Orlean Wine and Food Experience.
Cassie Aylward, Newstalk 580 CFRA
Ottawa Police are asking the public's help in finding a woman they say has not been seen since March 15th.
Maranda Lynn George-Morrisson, 26, was last seen on Murray Street in the Byward Market.
She's described as an Aboriginal woman, stands about 5'4", and weighs about 130 pounds.
She has long hair, brown eyes, and a tattoo just below her neck that says "not lucky, just blessed."
Anyone with information is asked to contact Ottawa Police.
A group of youths in Anambra State today protested in support of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). The youths, during the protest in SARS Headquarters in Awkuzu area of Anambra State kicked against plans and calls to end or scrap SARS.
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March 18 (Reuters) - Guangdong Senssun Weighing Apparatus Group Ltd:
* SAYS SHARE TRADE TO RESUME ON MARCH 19 Source text in Chineses: bit.ly/2GEC5RN Further company coverage: (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
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CHICAGO (AP) - Chicago police say a man and woman from suburban Minneapolis falsely claimed they were robbed at knifepoint of a $12,000 engagement ring and other items.
Authorities said Saturday 27-year-old Katie Mager of Apple Valley and 27-year-old Ryan Reiersgaard of Burnsville each face a felony charge of disorderly conducted relating to the false report of a crime.
The pair told police they were downtown Chicago early Thursday when three people approached them with a knife. They said the robbers took the ring as well as a laptop, suitcase and an iPad Mini.
Police say Mager and Reiersgaard later admitted they made up the story. They were expected to appear in bond court in Chicago on Sunday.
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Oct 6, 2017 This week’s theme
Words that sound taboo, but aren’t
This week’s words
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pudency
menstruum
titter
cunctative
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cunctative PRONUNCIATION: (KUNGK-tuh-tiv)
MEANING: adjective: Delaying; slow.
ETYMOLOGY: From Latin cunctari (to hesitate, delay). Earliest documented use: 1617.
USAGE: “The cunctative method would be employed to divert any kind of hearing.”
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Man, 27, shot in Little Village
A man was shot Monday afternoon in the Little Village neighborhood on the Southwest Side.
About 3:55 p.m., a 27-year-old man was shot in the right leg in the 2700 block of West 25th Street, Chicago Police said.
He was taken to Saint Anthony’s Hospital, where he condition was stabilized, police said.
OMAHA, NB (WOWT) Lareatha Rahn calls her newborn son Malikai her “miracle baby” after he survived a surprise delivery at home in the family’s toilet.
“For him to have fallen into the toilet and nothing to happen to him, it’s just a blessing. It really is,” she says.
Late Saturday night, two days past her due date, Rahn felt sudden, intense pressure in her abdomen as she went to use the restroom.
I just felt like I couldn’t get off the toilet… I couldn’t not push. I tried to hold it in and every time I did I felt strong contractions,” she says.
As Rahn pushed, she called 9-1-1 and then asked her 11 year-old daughter Lamya for help.
“At first I’m like, ‘No, I’m not delivering a baby. I’m not touching him after he comes out of you until he’s clean!'” Lamya recalls.
Rahn said that’s when she felt the baby’s head slide into the toilet water.
About 200 Greeks of all ages living permanently in Switzerland gathered in the center of Zurich to express their opposition to the use of the term Macedonia by FYROM.
The gathering took place at 12 noon at Paradenplatz Square and the Greeks held banners stating “Macedonia is Greek”.
A local heritage club's photography and art show will have a reception for artists and viewers Friday.
According to a news release, Northeastern Colorado Heritage League's photography and art show titled "Grassland Inspiration: Looking East," features works photographers and artists created in the past 12 months. Each piece is inspired by historic Weld County. According to the news release, the heritage league hosts the art show so residents can support art and natural resources.
The reception will be from 4-6 p.m. Friday at University of Northern Colorado's Michener Library, between 14th Avenue and 20th Street. Residents can view the gallery for free during the library's business hours until Nov. 4.
Oct 5 (Reuters) - The California State Teachers' Retirement System (CalSTRS) said on Thursday it would support the nomination of Nelson Peltz, chief executive of Trian Fund Management, to the board of directors at Procter & Gamble Co .
"CalSTRS believes the addition of Peltz to the board is best for P&G, the CalSTRS fund and ultimately, the teachers of California," CalSTRS Director of Corporate Governance Anne Sheehan said in a statement.
The U.S. public pension fund holds close to 5.6 million shares of P&G stock valued at about $508 million, and has been an investor with Trian since April 2011, the fund said in a statement.
P&G could not be immediately reached for comment outside regular business hours. (Reporting by Munsif Vengattil in Bengaluru; Editing by Richard Chang)
Flags across Pennsylvania will fly at half-staff in memory of Trooper Landon Weaver.
Weaver was killed Friday night in Huntingdon County while investigating a protection from abuse order.
Weaver, who was just 23 years old, had only been on the job for a year. He is survived by his wife.
The man who shot him, 32-year-old Jason Robison, was shot and killed during a confrontation with police at a mobile home not far from his residence.
Robison refused commands to surrender and made threats to harm additional officers.
On Saturday, a moving tribute to Trooper Weaver’s life on Route 22 in Mifflin County.
A line of state police cruisers driving through the area with lights on, under an American flag, held up by fire trucks.
Flags will remain at half-staff until sunset on Tuesday, January 3.
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As palladium prices soar to new records, platinum deserves to get a closer look from investors.
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IN THE summer of 1959, Sokolniki Park in Moscow played host to a glitzy exhibition showcasing the shiniest of American capitalism. It was supposed to be part of a cultural exchange programme. But on the opening day, the only things being swapped were thinly veiled barbs.
As Vice-President Richard Nixon and Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev shuffled past gleaming cars and model kitchens featuring dishwashers and TV dinners, they couldn’t help themselves. Nixon bragged about higher standards of living in the US. Khrushchev pointed out that the average American couldn’t afford any of this stuff and, besides, the average Soviet citizen would have it all before long. Then he made a promise: “When we catch you up, we will wave to you as we pass you by.”
These days, we associate the Soviet era with bleak images of scarcity and repression:
Head of the civic service agency ('agence du service civique') Francois Chereque looks on before handing over his report "Liberty, equality, citizenship: civic service for all" to the French minister for Women's Rights and Sports (unseen), on July 11, 2014 at the Broglie Hotel, in Paris. AFP PHOTO / BERTRAND GUAY / AFP PHOTO / BERTRAND GUAY / BERTRAND GUAY/AFP
Eastside Walks, a project of the Coalition for Sustainable Transportation (COAST), will be organizing a walk on Salinas Street on Wednesday.
We will meet at 11 a.m. in front of Mi Fiesta Deli, near the intersection of Salinas, Punta Gorda and Old Coast Highway.
The purpose of the walk is to call attention to the dangers that still exist on Salinas, one of the most hazardous corridors in the Eastside.
From there, we will walk down Salinas toward Yanonali Street and end up at the Eastside Neighborhood Park.
We are having a fun summer barbecue, and all are invited to attend.
Though there is still a lot of work to be done, we are so grateful for the city’s work they’ve done so far and their commitment to improving the Eastside.
We’re kicking off the summer and celebrating the Eastside!
— Caitlin Carlson is a project director for COAST.
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A grandson of cult leader Charles Manson has won the bizarre California court battle for the killer's corpse.A Kern County Superior Court commissioner ruled Monday that Jason Freeman of Florida can collect the remains of Manson from the morgue in Bakersfield.Manson's body has been on ice since he died in November in a Bakersfield hospital. He had been serving a life prison sentence for orchestrating the 1969 killings of pregnant actress Sharon Tate and eight others.The fight for Manson's remains was waged between Freeman, a man who claims he was fathered by Manson before his followers carried out the heinous slayings, and a pen pal who collects so-called Manson memorabilia.The dispute over the body foreshadows a similar fight over his estate in a Los Angeles courtroom.
Kuznetsov recorded a goal and an assist during Friday's 7-4 loss to Pittsburgh.
The Russian has now recorded two goals and seven assists through his past nine games and is up to 48 points through 50 contests for the campaign. Kuznetsov's promotion to the No. 1 power-play unit has helped his fantasy value tremendously this season, as he's already collected 17 points with the man advantage. Additionally, while he's prone to hot and cold stretches, the 25-year-old center has positioned himself to take a run at his first point-per-game campaign of his career.
Kendrick Lamar accepted his 2018 Pulitzer Prize for Music on Wednesday (May 30) in a ceremony held at Columbia University in New York.
Lamar, who won the award for his album DAMN., is the first rapper to win the award. In fact, DAMN. is the first piece of non-classical or jazz music to win a Pulitzer prize in this category.
Kendrick even received a standing ovation during the ceremony, according to reports.
“It’s an honor," he said during his acceptance speech. "Been writing my whole life, so to get this type of recognition, it’s beautiful.”The prize committee also had high praise for the album.
"(DAMN. is a) virtuosic song collection unified by its vernacular authenticity and rhythmic dynamism that offers affecting vignettes capturing the complexity of modern African-American life," the Pulitzer Prize committee said.
The album won multiple GRAMMY awards earlier this year, including Best Rap Album.
Congrats, Kendrick!
Shannon Airport has seen a 6.6% increase in passenger numbers in the first six months of this year.
The strong performance is linked to new and improved services at the airport.
These include a new direct Toronto flight with Air Canada and new and enhanced services to Barcelona, Bristol and Liverpool with Ryanair.
The airport says it has the potential to stimulate over 7,000 new jobs by 2021.
March 19 (Reuters) - OSE IMMUNOTHERAPEUTICS SA:
* TO PRESENT NEW DATA ON OSE-172 AT AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR CANCER RESEARCH ANNUAL MEETING
* ‍OSE-172, SIRPA ANTAGONIST, PREVENTS METASTASIS SPREAD IN AGGRESSIVE CANCER MODELS​
* OSE-172 ‍DECREASES TUMOR GROWTH AND SUPPRESSIVE FUNCTION OF TUMOR MYELOID CELLS
* ‍OSE-172 POTENTIATES DENDRITIC CELL TUMOR ANTIGEN CROSS-PRESENTATION INCREASING T-CELL SPECIFIC ACTIVATION​
* ‍DATA BEING PRESENTED ON OSE-172 INCLUDE RESULTS FROM HUMAN EX-VIVO AND PRECLINICAL STUDIES​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
It is, somehow, a wheelhouse garment that other brands seem to screw up royally. But not J. Crew Factory. Crisp chino fabric, just a bit of stretch, a tail that isn’t chopped, and sleeve cuff buttons that are non-functioning (so tailoring the damn sleeves won’t cost more than the jacket itself).
Also? It’s barely lined. So that helps quite a bit too. Not sure how to wear it? Here’s how to wear it. Currently half off, plus the extra 20% gets knocked off with the ICING code. Ships for free too, so, you save another five bucks there.
Again, ignore the reviews. Those are for last year’s khaki/greenish colored option that they screwed up the photography on. You’re going for the “night sky” option, which debuted some months back.
Full review of this thing can be found here.
That’s all. Carry on.
KNOXVILLE (WATE) – If you missed out on the Free Shred Day at WATE 6 On Your Side and still have documents that need to be destroyed, another event is coming up to help.
ORNL Federal Credit Union is hosting a community Shred Day event on Saturday, April 22, from 9 a.m. to noon, or until the trucks are full. Being a member of the credit union is not required.
People can bring up to three boxes 24” x 12” x 10” or smaller, or three 13-gallon trash bags to the Farragut branch at 11405 Municipal Center Drive or the Oak Ridge branch at 221 S. Rutgers Avenue.
On this episode, the hosts discuss spring break, the best and worst spots to get chicken, and of course there’s more shenanigans in store. Press play, and be sure to follow the conversation on social media @fgcueagleradio!
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ARLINGTON, Texas — A person with direct knowledge of the deal says the Texas Rangers and right-hander Chris Martin have agreed on a $4 million, two-year contract after the reliever spent the past two seasons in Japan.
The Rangers will be Martin's third major league team after previous stints with Colorado and the New York Yankees. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Monday because the deal was pending a physical.
It's the second time in recent years the Rangers have tried to bolster their bullpen with someone who pitched in Japan, and this is a homegrown talent. The 31-year-old Martin went to Arlington High School before a long road that finally reached the majors with the Rockies in 2014.
Two years ago, the Rangers signed Tony Barnette after the right-hander spent six seasons in Japan. He signed for a third season in Texas earlier this month.
Kempsville Road will close to southbound traffic under I-264 from 7 p.m. Friday until as late as 5 a.m. Monday this weekend, Oct. 6-9, for work on the I-64/I-264 Interchange Improvements Project.
A detour will direct traffic to turn left on Center Drive and right on Newtown Road, back to Kempsville Road (map below).
The lane closures will extend from the signal at Center Drive to approximately Blackstone Street. Additionally, the left lane of northbound Kempsville Road will be closed, reducing traffic to one lane for northbound traffic in that area.
Access to entrances to the churches in the immediate vicinity of the lane closures (First
Baptist Norfolk and Calvary Presbyterian) will remain open. The sidewalk to the east of the northbound lanes of traffic will also remain open.
The weekend of Oct. 13-16 is the scheduled back-up date.
For more information on the improvements coming to the I-64/I-264 Interchange and the Newtown and Witchduck ramps, visit www.i64i264improvements.org.
ARSON PROBE: Police are investigating whether the Saddleworth Moor fire was started on purpose
In a statement, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said: "The moorland fire in Tameside is now being investigated as arson.
"An investigation has been launched into the cause of the fire on Saddleworth Moor following initial enquiries with Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS)."
April 24 (Reuters) - TiVo Corp:
* TIVO ENTERS INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH TELSTRA
* TIVO CORP - UNDER AGREEMENT, TELSTRA WILL HAVE ACCESS TO TIVO‘S IP PORTFOLIOS FOR DEVICES AND APPLICATIONS Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William have left a London hospital and headed home with their newborn son. (April 23)
The New York Yankees have acquired reliever A.J. Cole from the Washington Nationals for cash considerations.
Cole was supposed to be the Nats’ fifth starter this year but that didn’t work out too well. He pitched in four games for the Nats, starting two, to the tune of a 13.06 ERA, having given up six home runs in 10.1 innings. That’s . . . something.
Don’t get too used to Cole on the New York roster, as this seems like one of those “give us an arm” for a couple of days deals, after which Cole will be DFA’d and will either accept an assignment to Scranton or be cut loose. Such is life at the fringes for a guy who is out of minor league options.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Ironhorse Oil & Gas Inc
* Ironhorse oil & gas inc. And pond technologies inc. Jointly announce proposed business combination and a private placement by pond
* Issue about 79.2 million shares at a deemed issued price of $0.29 per ironhorse share for aggregate ascribed value of about $23 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting by Rishika Chatterjee)
Golladay is on track to play an important role in the Lions offense as a red-zone threat, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.
There's a lot of hype surrounding Golladay right now after the rookie blazed the Colts for a team-high 53 receiving yards and two touchdowns in Sunday night's preseason opener. While prospective fantasy owners should keep in mind that this performance came against a second-string defense, Golladay's talent can't be denied and it's increasingly clear that he knows how to use his large frame to his advantage. The Lions are content with letting him earn his stripes with the backups, however, so it could still be a while before he replaces TJ Jones in the starting lineup.
City Manager Linda Cochrane expressed her sympathy on behalf of the city after a young man was struck and killed by an LRT train on Friday afternoon.
Stabbing in central Modesto leaves one man dead
Frank Carson emerges from jail to cheers from family and friends
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Stream or download Monday’s episode of MMAjunkie Radio with guests Derrick Lewis and John McCarthy.
UFC heavyweight Lewis, who is set to face Francis Ngannou on July 7 at UFC 226, called in to talk about that fight and more. Bellator commentator and veteran MMA official McCarthy also called in to help preview this Saturday’s Bellator 198 card, as well as share his thoughts on the controversial outcome between Merab Dvalishvili and Ricky Simon at UFC Fight Night 128.
You can listen to the episode on AudioBoom.com. You can also watch a replay below, as well.
Christian chats to the singer-writer about the launch tour of his new EP, Change It All, running until Saturday December 16.
High levels of house price growth in the outskirts of London are squeezing out first-time buyers from areas once seen as affordable.
In some neighbourhoods, such as Croydon, Sidcup and Charlton, the price of a one-bedroom flat increased by more than 21pc in 2016, according to JLL.
These high levels of growth are concentrated in a ring that circles the outskirts of the city, as demand for more affordable first-time buyer property there increases, pushing up prices.
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ATLANTA (AP) - When the National Rifle Association urged the government to revisit whether "bump stocks" should be restricted, it raised eyebrows. Why would the nation's leading gun-rights organization be willing to bend even just a bit when it wields perhaps more influence than ever?
Some gun-industry experts say the move is a ruse to stall any momentum for wider gun control until outrage over the Las Vegas attack subsides.
The idea also carries little risk. For one, it's rare for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to reverse course without a change in the law. For another, "bump stocks" are not big moneymakers for the gun industry. And by seeking an administrative change, rather than a new law, NRA supporters in Congress avoid going on record with a vote.
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PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — A local Pakistani government official says a suicide bomber has targeted the administrative headquarters of a tribal region in the country’s northwest, killing two policemen.
Hameedullah Khan says Wednesday’s bombing struck at the main gate of the tribal headquarters in Ghalanai, in the Mohmand tribal region.
No one immediately claimed responsibility of the attack.
Earlier this week, a suicide bombing killed 13 in eastern Pakistani city of Lahore. A breakaway faction of the Pakistani Taliban — the Jamaat-ul-Ahrar or Freedom Movement — claimed that attack.
The breakaway faction is based in the Mohmand area — part of rugged, lawless regions along the Afghan border which have long served as safe havens for local and al-Qaida-linked foreign militants.
Pakistan has waged several offensives against Islamic militants in recent years.
NEAR FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (WSVN) – An investigation into a baby’s death has begun, Monday morning.
According to the Broward Sheriff’s Officer, deputies responded to a call regarding a 2-month-old infant’s death just after 10 a.m., at 2791 N.W. 15th Court. The baby was found dead in one of the bed’s inside of the home.
Homicide and crime scene detectives have begun a death investigation and remain on the scene.
Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.
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Students from the Coastal Bend had the chance Wednesday to hang out with some of the City's great leaders.
The graduating eighth grade class at the School of Science & Technology in Corpus Christi had a special breakfast Wednesday with Corpus Christi Police Chief Mike Markle and other City leaders.
Corpus Christi Fire Department Captain James Brown was also in attendance to engage with the students. Even Kiii News Anchor John-Thomas Kobos was there!
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THE VICTORIA’S SECRET FASHION SHOW – Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at 9pm on CW50 – THE VICTORIA’S SECRET FASHION SHOW HEADS TO CHINA – For the first time, the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show was filmed in Shanghai, China. Merging fashion, fantasy and entertainment, the fashion show includes pink carpet interviews, model profiles and behind-the-scenes look at the making of the show. The all-star line-up of Victoria’s Secret Angels includes Adriana Lima, Alessandra Ambrosio, Behati Prinsloo, Candice Swanepoel, Lily Aldridge, Elsa Hosk, Jasmine Tookes, Josephine Skriver, Lais Ribeiro, Martha Hunt, Romee Strijd, Sara Sampaio, Stella Maxwell and Taylor Hill, as well as new faces. Musical guests Miguel and Harry Styles perform. Directed by Hamish Hamilton with executive producers Edward G. Razek, Monica Mitro, Ian Stewart, Hamish Hamilton and Chip Quigley. Original CBS airdate 11/28/2017.
Kevin Keatts answers questions about the basketball season on February 14, 2017. (Photo: John Rendleman)
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The UNCW men’s basketball team is still in first place in the CAA despite losing three of their last five games. “It’s a race,” UNCW head coach Kevin Keatts told WWAY on Tuesday. “We’ve got four games with two weeks left in the regular season and it’s coming down to the wire and it’s no different for us than the last couple years. We have a very challenging schedule with these four games and obviously going to Northeastern and Hofstra it’s going to be a challenge for us.”
UNCW is currently 11-3 in the CAA. Charleston is a game behind with a 10-4 record. UNCW will face Northeastern on the road on Thursday, then Hofstra on the road on Saturday. The Seahawks finish out regular season at home against Towson on February 23 and then Northeastern on the 25th.
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) — Jackson Police need your help locating a stolen van.
Police said a van that belongs to Postage Savers, Inc. was taken on August 13.
The company’s branding is on the vehicle.
Anyone who sees the van, contact the Jackson Police Department.
BOLO: Stolen Ford Van, stolen from Postage Savers, August 13th. Call police w/ information. pic.twitter.com/poQ9BYUH6N — Jackson Police Dept. (@JacksonMSPolice) August 14, 2017
Honorees include Jason Sanders, superintendent of Ashdown School District; John Ward, superintendent of Magnolia School District; DeMarcus Green, principal of Kilpatrick Elementary in Texarkana, Ark., School District; and Jody Vines, principal of Washington Middle School in El Dorado, Ark. During the ceremony, Beth Anne Rankin, associate director of development at SAU, said the Hall of Fame recognizes the achievements of educators who have "left golden footprints" at their respective schools, greatly supporting the education of students.
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Delaware State Police are on the scene of a serious car accident in Claymont, New Castle County.The incident occurred around 2:23 p.m. Saturday along Harvey Road near Madison Avenue.Police say the driver lost control of his vehicle and hit a utility pole, which brought down wires in the roadway.The driver proceeded down the block where he eventually crashed into a fence and into a yard.No word on the driver's condition.Harvey Road is expected to be closed for a few hours.------
BALTIMORE (AP) - The CEO of Baltimore-based sports apparel company Under Armour is responding to criticism he received after calling President Donald Trump "an asset to the country."
Kevin Plank wrote an open letter to Baltimore published as a full-page advertisement in The Baltimore Sun Wednesday. He wrote that his choice of words during an interview with CNBC last week "did not accurately reflect my intent." Three celebrities the company sponsors - basketball star Stephen Curry, actor Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and ballerina Misty Copeland - were among those voicing concerns about his praise of Trump.
Plank says the company stands for equal rights and job creation and believes "immigration is a source of strength, diversity and innovation for global companies based in America." He says the company opposes the president's travel ban.
Ryan Reynolds’ new Marvel movie has been shooting in Vancouver today where a stunt has resulted in a death.
According to TMZ, a motorcyclist stunt person went airborne and ended up crashing through glass of a ground-floor studio inside Shaw Tower.
The building is location near Jack Poole Plaza and witnesses claim the stunt person, a woman, didn’t apply the brakes on the motorcycle.
The Deadpool 2 rider’s name has been withheld and has been withdrawn from the accident site by paramedics.
Police have taped off the Deadpool 2 set where an investigation is taking place.
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Sports Board Punjab contingent stole the show and grabbed 35 medals during the first two days of 4th Inter-Provincial Games in Peshawar.
Punjab’s weightlifting team showed brilliant performance on Monday and clinched all the four gold medals on the second day on Monday.
Sharjeel Butt got gold medal in 56kg category, Abdul Hannan in 62kg, Asjad Jameel in 69kg and Arslan Hanif in 77kg. Punjab wrestling team also showed their prowess and took 4 gold medals.
Tug-of-War team clinched solitary gold while Punjab volleyball team also bagged a silver medal.
Earlier, on the opening day of 4th Inter-Provincial Games, Sports Board Punjab contingent won 24 medals including 19 goldon Sunday.
Punjab’s men’s rowing and women wussy teams stamped their superiority very early in the grand event winning 7 and 5 gold medals respectively. Punjab ju-jitsu athletes also got seven gold medals.—APP
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We all know what happened when auto insurance was monopolized.
Editor, The News:
I just wanted to share my thoughts about garbage pickup.
Having grown up in the Soviet Union, I’ve learned to value what was missing in my home country – freedom of choice and being in control of my own life.
Under the current system, if I’m not satisfied with one private company, be it rates, service quality, or frequency or bins size, I can always switch to another one.
Competition between multiple companies keeps the rates low (we all know what happened when auto insurance was monopolized).
I also believe two weeks between kitchen and organic waste pickup is too long.
I doubt anyone will fight better to save your hard earned money than you.
So I’d like to ask people of Maple Ridge to think twice before you give up your right to choose.
Pavel Tkatchouk
Maple Ridge
March 30 Sparta AG:
* FY net profit of 5.6 million euros (previous year: 10.2 million euros)
* Sees average five-year yield of the years 2013 to 2017 to be significantly below the value of the last five years (2012 to 2016) Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
King is officially inactive for Monday night's game against the Dolphins with a hamstring injury.
King was listed as questionable after being a limited practice participant all week, and will miss his second game of the season. The Patriots defense is unlikely to be affected as the 24-year-old mostly serves as a special teams player and depth safety.
One in five buy-to-let investors plan to sell their properties, a survey of Britain's biggest landlord organisation has found.
A weakening housing market, tough new tax legislation and increased difficulty in obtaining mortgages have all made buy-to-let a less attractive investment.
The new data, published by the Residential Landlord Association - a trade body representing 50,000 private sector landlords - also found that almost half plan to increase rents over the next year.
London has been hardest hit by the negative factors weighing on the market, as high property values and low rental yields are being compounded by weakening rents.
Rents fell by 1pc in the 12 months to July in the capital according to data compiled by peer-to-peer firm Landbay.
U.N. says 300 civilians killed in U.S.-led air strikes in Raqqa since March
GENEVA Intensified coalition air strikes have killed at least 300 civilians in the Syrian northern city of Raqqa since March, as U.S.-backed forces close in on the stronghold of Islamic State forces, U.N. war crimes investigators said on Wednesday.
April 28 Standard Alliance Insurance Plc :
* Says received approval from National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) to operate as composite insurance company
* Says with composite status, Standard Alliance Insurance plc can now underwrite both life and non-life insurance risks Source: bit.ly/2qeNnX8 Further company coverage: (Bangalore.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com)
Newport News EDA buys the old Chase Packaging site at auction for $1.1 million, in the southeast area of Newport News. Raymond H. Suttle Jr. outbidding a number of private parties.
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It takes one positive adult relationship to change the course of a child's life. Please join to see how you could be that person to make the difference on Wednesday, March 28th at Sheridan Library, 3425 W. Oxford Ave., Denver from 6:00-7:30pm. Light refreshments served. Contact Sara at 303-225-4073 for more information or to meet at a more convenient time.
: No institution or agency has done more to help the poor than Walmart. (John Tierney, April 16, 2017, City Journal)
If budget-cutters in Washington decided to eliminate food-stamp benefits to New Yorkers, the city's politicians would be denouncing the cruelty of the "Republican war on the poor." Yet Mayor Bill De Blasio and the city council are already inflicting the same sort of pain on low-income New Yorkers by denying them access to one of the nation's most effective anti-poverty programs: Walmart.
When he was mayor, Michael Bloomberg supported Walmart's efforts to open a store in New York, but the company faced unremitting resistance from unions and elected officials, and it gave up the fight once de Blasio moved into Gracie Mansion. "I have been adamant that I don't think Walmart--the company, the stores--belong in New York City," de Blasio said.
Wall Street’s top regulator on Friday dropped its civil case against two JPMorgan Chase traders who attempted to hide the infamous $6.2 billion “London Whale” trading loss.
The Securities and Exchange Commission decided to stop pursuing charges against Javier Martin-Artajo and Julien Grout after a third trader, a witness in the case, recently changed his story.
The unexpected twist forced prosecutors to drop their criminal case against Martin-Artajo and Grout. The third trader laid more of the blame on JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon.
Bruno Iksil, aka The London Whale, a London-based trader, had borne the brunt of most of the super-size losing trades, which earned him the scornful nickname.
The bank was essentially on the wrong end of a complicated debt investment.
Iksil’s testimony — and subsequent public comments — led to the Justice Department dropping its criminal case against Martin-Artajo and Grout last month.
A JPMorgan spokeswoman declined to comment.
Jakarta: Indian shuttlers Kidambi Srikanth and H S Prannoy advanced to the second round of the men's singles competition at the Indonesia Super Series premier on Wednesday.
The world No. 29 Prannoy saw off 20th ranked Anthony Sinisuka Ginting 21-13 21-18 in a 43-minute battle. He will next face top seeded Malaysian Lee Chong Wei.
Srikanth then staved off a challenge from Hong Kong's Wong Wing Ki Vincent 21-15 17-21 21-16 in a 56-minute match. He is likely to clash with fourth seeded Jan O Jorgensen of Denmark next.
After back-to-back titles at Singapore and Thailand, B Sai Praneeth bowed out in the opening round following a 14-21 18-21 loss against second seeded Son Wan Ho of Korea in 40 minutes.
The men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty also suffered a 9-21 19-21 loss against Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Rian Ardianto.
It was also curtains for Ashwini Ponnappa and N Sikki Reddy after the duo suffered a 21-19 19-21 13-21 loss to the Indonesia combo of Dian Fitriani and Nadya Melati.
A man in his 70s has died in a single vehicle crash in Co. Monaghan.
It is believed his car left the road and struck a wall.
Gardaí and the emergency services were called to the scene at Lakeview, Castleblayney, at about 1.45pm.
The driver and sole occupant of the car was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later.
His body was taken to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda where a post-mortem will be carried out.
A forensic examination of the crash site is taking place and diversions are in place.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to the crash to come forward.
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A third man is due to appear in court charged with the murder of a West Bromwich man.
Carl Campbell, 33, was shot as he sat in his car on West Bromwich High Street, on December 27.
Jaspal Rai, 24, has been charged with this murder and will appear before Dudley Magistrates Court today.
Rai, previously from West Bromwich but currently of no fixed abode, was detained in Belgium under a European Arrest Warrant on January 9 before being extradited back to the UK.
Rai is the third person to be charged in connection with Campbell’s murder.
Two other men, 19-year-old Mohammed Humza and 24-year-old Vikesh Chauhan, both from the West Bromwich area, were previously charged with the murder on 29 December.
Feb 13 VistaGen Therapeutics Inc
* VistaGen Therapeutics reports fiscal third quarter 2017 financial results and provides corporate update
* Q3 loss per share $0.34 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The Swift Point light, accessible only by trail, was destroyed by a fire. The cause has not yet been determined.
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Summer Fever – TKFF Club Night (dance party/fundraiser for Toronto Korean Film Festival), 10 pm-3 am. Early bird $20, regular $25, at the door $30. At Nest.
Tickets: https://clubnight-tkff2018.eventbrite.ca
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For Valentine’s Day, Tom Brady had no problem sharing a photo shot after his most recent Super Bowl miracle.
Brady has been enjoying himself since directing the Patriots in the greatest comeback in Super Bowl history. He relished the team’s victory celebrations in New England, and spent time relaxing in Montana. To mark the day of love, the 39-year-old had a special message for his “littlest valentine” (daughter Vivian) and his “Numero Uno,” Gisele:
My littlest valentine and my Numero Uno…happy Valentine's Day! ❤ A post shared by Tom Brady (@tombrady) on Feb 14, 2017 at 6:45am PST
Vietnam's death toll from dengue fever has risen to 24, officials say.
Dengue fever has claimed 24 lives in Vietnam this year, as an unseasonal outbreak of the disease continues to sweep the country.
Some 80,500 people have been infected, up 33.5 per cent from the same time last year, said Tran Dac Phu, director of the Health Ministry's Preventive Medicine Department.
Vietnam Television also reported on Monday that a woman had suffered a miscarriage attributed to dengue at a Hanoi hospital.
Dengue fever season usually begins in September, but this year it started in May, Deputy Health Minister Nguyen Thanh Long told a conference in July, according to the Tuoi Tre newspaper.
The illness is a mosquito-borne tropical disease caused by the dengue virus. Symptoms include fever, headaches, vomiting, muscle and joint pains and a characteristic skin rash.
A state tax credit that helped propel Oklahoma to third in the nation in its capacity to generate electricity from wind is coming to an end, but it will be years before state coffers see results of the change. Gov. Mary Fallin on Monday signed legislation that rolls back a 10-year tax credit for electricity generated by zero-emission facilities that was launched in 2003.
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You probs associate October with Halloween and falling leaves, but don’t forget to think pink! It’s officially Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and plenty of brands have gotten on board to spread awareness and raise research funds. According to the American Cancer Society, a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer every two minutes in the United States, making it the second most common cancer for women in the world.
That’s why Evelyn Lauder decided to help. Back in 1992, she launched the Breast Cancer Campaign, encouraging other beauty brands to donate to the prevention, detection and treatment of the disease, and of course, the work toward finding a cure.
These days, it’s not just pink lipsticks that support the campaign—you can shop everything from sneakers to bouquets to socks and water bottles, all of which donate proceeds to breast cancer-fighting nonprofits. Ahead, see our favorite beauty finds for a shopping spree that will feel better than ever.
While Stanford students gain a theoretical understanding of international justice from coursework, through internships with Stanford's Handa Center they learn firsthand how those theories can be applied on the ground. Through their work monitoring trials in the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia and supporting the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum in Cambodia, Stanford students Alina Utrata, Olina Chau and Quito Tsui helped achieve the mission and preserve the legacy of the ECCC.
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MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A person who was critically injured in a crash Friday night in North Minneapolis has died.
The crash at Lyndale and Plymouth Avenues just before 9:30 p.m. Friday briefly caused a power outage in the area when one of the vehicles crashed into an electrical box nearby. Police say the victim was an Uber driver, though it’s not clear if the car was being used for ride-sharing at the time of the crash.
Police arrested 42-year-old Emery Jarris Winford that night under suspicion of criminal vehicular operation and driving while intoxicated. Investigators say speed and alcohol may have been a factor in the crash.
One other person was injured in the incident.
CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. — Authorities say a Florida police officer has shot and wounded a teen who had been involved in a drug-related shootout with other people.
Coral Springs Police Sgt. Carla Kmiotek tells The Sun Sentinel that the shooting occurred early Wednesday morning.
Kmiotek says officers responded to reports of gunfire between two cars. She says an officer spotted one of the cars involved in the shooting and chased it. The fleeing car eventually crashed.
Police say officers repeatedly told the driver to get on the ground, but the 17-year-old driver pointed a handgun at one officer, who fired several times and struck the teen once in each leg.
The teen faces several charges, including aggravated assault with a firearm on a law enforcement officer.
The races of the suspect and officer weren’t immediately released.
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April 12 Gowing Bros Ltd:
* Has appointed an agent to run an expression of interest process for Port Central Shopping Centre
* Expressions of interest are being sought for a complete sale of Port Central Asset
* Expressions of interest are being sought for an alternative opportunity to continue development of port central with suitable JV partner Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Cassie Jones looks on during the Montgomery School System's intervention community forum on Monday April 17, 2017, in Montgomery, Ala. Albert Cesare / Advertiser
A snake-like robot that stretches 26 feet in length and is covered in short brush-like hairs has been created by Japanese scientists.
The robot, which writhes in a snake-like manner, is reportedly the first in the world that can lift its front tip off the ground to circumvent obstacles.
The plastic robot has been created by Japanese scientists in order to climb over debris and rubble in small spaces in disaster zones, according to media reports.
The robot, which weighs around 3 kg, can move at speeds of close to 4 inches a second both over and under obstacles, using the vibrations of the short hairs with which it is covered to propel itself forward.
A jury indicted a man accused of killing another man at a Memphis IHOP.
The murder happened May 14.
Investigators said Charles Harris, 61, went to IHOP on Shelby Drive and grabbed a waitress (his girlfriend) by the back of the neck. A man interfered, and a fight broke out in the middle of the crowded restaurant.
Investigators said Harris pulled out a gun and shot Devin Wilson, a 27-year-old Air Force veteran.
Harris was captured in Chicago last month. He is indicted on first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, two counts of aggravated assault, reckless endangerment, employing a firearm during a felony, and possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.
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WASHINGTON, March 18 (Reuters) - Facebook said on Sunday it was conducting a “comprehensive internal and external review” to determine if the personal data of 50 million users that was reported to be misused by a political consultant still existed.
The company said in a statement that it was trying to determine the accuracy of allegations that a researcher gave the firm Cambridge Analytica inappropriately obtained Facebook user data starting in 2014.
In the statement from Paul Grewal, a Facebook vice president and deputy general counsel, the company said it was committed to “vigorously enforcing our policies to protect people’s information.” (Reporting by Pete Schroeder; Editing by Peter Cooney)
During an interview with an Albanian TV station, a senior US Republican said: "My own inclination is Macedonia is not a country. I'm sorry, it's not a country."
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A man, believed to be 27-years-old, died Monday morning after he was run over by a car at the corner of Hendrik Potgieter and Furrow road in Krugersdorp.
ER24 Spokesperson Ineke van Huyssteen said when paramedics arrived on scene at 07:37, the found the pedestrian lying in the middle of the intersection.
“There was nothing that paramedics could do for the man. He was declared dead on scene,” said Van Huyssteen.
The car that ran over the pedestrian was nowhere to be seen, suggesting that it was a “hit-and-run” incident.
Police are investigating the matter.
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The A5 has been closed in both directions near Hinckley after an HGV struck a railway bridge this morning.
The incident happened between the A47 and the M69. Traffic is building, and drivers are being advised to find an alternative route.
The Mercury is covering the story live. Updates will appear below.
A Highways England spokesman said: “An incident was reported to us at 7.06am after a HGV struck a railway bridge.
“It is believed that the cab of the lorry has hit the underside of the bridge. Debris has fallen onto the carriageway of the road.
“The road has been closed in both directions while we deal with the situation.
“It is believed that no-one has been hurt in the incident.”
Leicestershire Police and Highways England officials are at the scene.
Baku. 2 June. REPORT.AZ/ Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation Leyla Aliyeva has met with children at orphanage No.2 in Baku.
Report informs, having a sincere talk with the children at the lunch table about the successful completion of school year, Leyla Aliyeva inquired about the organization of their leisure time during the upcoming summer vacation.
An entertainment program was also arranged for the children outside the orphanage.
Leyla Aliyeva danced with children, and posed for photographs together with them.
Arsenal manager Emery faces a fight to keep Ramsey, whose contract in north London expires next summer.
The Wales international was a rare highlight amid a difficult campaign under Arsene Wenger last term.
As a result, Arsenal’s midfielder has been linked with moves to both Manchester United and Juventus.
United are reportedly sniffing about amid uncertainty over the futures of Paul Pogba and Marouane Fellaini.
Juventus, meanwhile, are eyeing him as an alternative to Liverpool ace Emre Can.
DETROIT, Mich– The Detroit Dog Rescue is currently raising money for a small dog they’re calling Berg.
The organization says Berg has such a large and painful tarter buildup in his mouth that it resembles small rocks. The condition is preventing the animal from fully closing its mouth.
The DDR says Berg’s ears are also hairless due to some blood vessel damage.
Further details regarding the dog’s rescue have not been released.
The Rescue is now asking for donations to help with the animal’s care.
Detroit Dog Rescue is currently the only no-kill shelter in the city of Detroit.
× Governor wants leadership change at St. Louis Veterans Home
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens says he wants his five new appointees to the state veterans commission to fire the leader of the embattled St. Louis Veterans Home.
Greitens during his Monday announcement said he’s calling for changes in leadership after an independent investigation found substandard care at the home.
Some patients, families and staff have complained for months about care at the home. But prior reviews didn’t turn up any wrongdoing.
Greitens last month called for another investigation by Massachusetts nursing home consultant Harmony Healthcare International, which recommended an immediate change in leadership.
Greitens now says he wants Administrator Rolando Carter and Missouri Veterans Commission Executive Director Larry Kay to be replaced.
Neither Kay nor Carter immediately returned Associated Press requests for comment Monday.
Boston Celtics player Isaiah Thomas just played one of the hardest games of his life.
According to Inside Edition, the NBA star had a playoff game against the Chicago Bulls the day after his younger sister was killed in a car accident.
Fighting tears, he played the game with “RIP Lil Sis,” “Chyna,” and “I love you” written on his shoes.
Watch the video above to learn more about the tragedy.
Charles Mason Jr.
Charles Oliver Mason Jr. passed away with family by his side July 1, 2018, at Hood River Care Center in Hood River, Ore. Charles was born May 25, 1939, and was 79 years of age at the time of his passing.
Memorial services are planned for 3 p.m. on Sunday, July 8 at River of Life Assembly, 979 Tucker Road, Hood River.
Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson’s Tribute Center, Hood River. Visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for the family.
WOLFSBURG, Germany (Reuters) - Volkswagen expects cash outflows of 4-5 billion euros ($4.7-5.9 billion) next year in relation to the dieselgate emissions cheating scandal, the carmaker’s Chief Financial Officer Frank Witter told journalists on Monday.
A Volkswagen logo is pictured at the International Auto Show in Mexico City, Mexico November 23, 2017. REUTERS/Henry Romero
“I am not at all relaxed with regard to the diesel issue,” Witter said. The figure is below the up to 17 billion euros in outflows expected this year.
Dieselgate has so far cost the company more than 25 billion euros and contributed to a strategy shift in the sector towards electric vehicles, with most manufacturers having announced far-reaching investment packages.
($1 = 0.8482 euros)
Zobrist will start in right field and bat second Wednesday against the Tigers.
It's the fifth consecutive start for Zobrist, whose ability to play multiple infield and outfield spots and bat from either side of the plate has locked him into a quasi-everyday role despite having no permanent home at any position. Zobrist has certainly proven worthy of sticking in the lineup on a regular basis, as he has slashed .284/.385/.420 with five long balls, 33 runs and 25 RBI since returning from the disabled list in late April.
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CINCINNATI (AP) — Bengals receiver A.J. Green says his injured right hamstring is feeling good, but he won’t play in the Pro Bowl.
Green severely strained the hamstring on Nov. 20 and didn’t play the rest of the season. He practiced without a problem and accompanied Cincinnati (6-9-1) to Houston for a game on Dec. 24, but the front office decided to hold him out.
Green said on Monday that his leg feels fine and he had no problems in practice leading up to the game in Houston. He says the leg doesn’t need surgery and will be fully healed in a couple of weeks.
He was picked for his sixth straight Pro Bowl, but says he won’t play because of the injury.
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April 28 China Everbright Bank Co Ltd
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* Qtrly net profit attributable to equity shareholders RMB 8.58 billion versus RMB 8.45 billion
* At quarter-end non-performing loan ratio was 1.54%, down by 0.06 percentage point over end of previous year
* At quarter-end, capital adequacy ratio of group was 11.78%, its tier-1 capital adequacy ratio was 9.32% Source text for Eikon: [bit.ly/2oEHGS9] Further company coverage:
The band will be under the direction of Joseph Grech.
The Gozo Youth Wind Band will present its annual Don Bosco Grand Concert, this year entitled The Big Picture, tomorrow at 7.30pm at the Don Bosco Oratory in Victoria.
The programme includes excerpts from various musicals and films, including The Big Picture, Chess, The Mask of Zorro, Cats, Serata all’Opera, Symphonic Rock and Hymn to the Fallen.
The concert comes to an end with the Don Bosco hymn.
The band will be under the direction of its founder and music director Joseph Grech.
The 50-member Gozo Youth Wind Band and the Gozo Youth Orchestra, of which it forms part, are this year marking the 16th anniversary of the setting up of the two ensembles.
The Big Picture concert will be held tomorrow at 7.30pm at the Don Bosco Oratory Theatre, Victoria. Patrons are requested to be seated 15 minutes before. Admission is free.
Luna Lovegood in 'Harry Potter' 'Memba Her?!
Luna Lovegood in 'Harry Potter' 'Memba Her?!
Evanna Lynch is best known for playing the quirky witch, Luna Lovegood -- who joins Dumbledore's Army and helps Harry defeat Voldemort -- in the long-running fantasy franchise 'Harry Potter.' Guess what she looks like now!
New drop-in groups for children between 10 and 16 with mental illnesses have been launched across the Fylde coast.
They have been set up by independent health group Healthwatch Blackpool, and will be held at Talbot and Brunswick Children’s Centre, in Gorton Street, North Shore, from 6-8pm on Tuesdays, and at The Zone, in Milton Street, Fleetwood, from 6.30-8.30pm on July 11 and 25, and then fortnightly each Wednesday.
To arrange for your child to attend the groups, which will feature sports and arts and crafts, among other things, email team leader John Stainton on john.stainton@nhs.net
One-to-one sessions for those who need help and support will also be offered, alongside group work aimed at building self-esteem and improving overall mental health, Healthwatch said.
Former Toronto city councillor Doug Ford is set to kick off his bid to lead the province's Progressive Conservatives on Saturday evening in Toronto.
Ford is to speak at an event called the Rally for a Stronger Ontario.
Ford — the brother of late Toronto mayor Rob Ford — is expected to attack the Wynne government on taxes, government red tape and hydro rates.
Former MPP Christine Elliott is, so far, the only other contender in the race to replace Patrick Brown, who resigned last
week amid sexual misconduct allegations he categorically denies.
A yellow warning of snow and ice has been issued for the North West of England for Monday evening and Tuesday afternoon, with Blackpool, the Fylde coast and the Preston area likely to be affected.
The Met Office includes those areas likely to experience the severe, wintery weather as Blackburn with Darwen, Blackpool, Cheshire East, Cheshire West and Chester, Cumbria, Greater Manchester, Halton, Lancashire, Merseyside and Warrington valid from 9pm on through to 3pm on Tuesday.
For a puppy, the world is a big place full of obstacles, setbacks and amazing new experiences.
A former University of Colorado Health nurse accused of sexually assaulting at least 10 patients across Colorado and Nebraska pleaded guilt Friday in Weld District Court, according to a news release.
Thomas Moore, 45, pleaded guilty to two counts of attempted sexual assault, in a deal that calls for a 12-year prison sentence. According to the affidavit, Moore fondled five female patients at a UCH emergency room in west Greeley from March 2014 to April 2015.
The five women came forward to law enforcement after Moore was arrested in Fort Collins on allegations that he sexually assaulted patients there as well.
According to victim statements made to Greeley police, Moore fondled their breasts while administering morphine and other pain-killing drugs. He also rubbed their shoulders, which they said made them feel uncomfortable, the news release staed.
Moore will be sentenced at 4 p.m. Dec. 15 in Weld County. He also has scheduled court dates in Larimer and Adam counties.
Lockheed Martin Corp. on Tuesday boosted its full-year guidance alongside forecast-beating quarterly earnings as sales of fighter jets and weapons overseas continued to rise.
The world’s largest defense company by revenue also made a big pension payment using the windfall from its lower tax rate, though left its closely watched guidance on cash flow unchanged.
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TEHRAN, Feb. 03 (MNA) – Iranian First Vice-President Es’hagh Jahangiri opened two new industrial units on Saturday in Ardakan County of Iranian province of Yazd.
Two production and industry units were opened in Ardakan County of Yazd Province of Iran on Saturday by Iranian First Vice-President Es’hagh Jahangiri.
More than $340 million has been invested in these two project. Chaderanlou Steel Mill has a capacity of 950,000 tones and more than $192 million has been invested in the plant. Around 600 will get employed at the mill.
A power plant was also opened by the first vice-president of Iran, with a capacity of 500 megawatt in Ardakan County.
The opening ceremonies were intended to mark the 39th anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution of Iran which toppled US backed king of Iran and his suppressing regime.
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Baku. 7 April. REPORT.AZ/ Fitch international rating agency has affirmed National Long-Term Rating of Pasha Yatirim Bankasi AS (PBTR), Turkey-based subsidiary of Pasha Bank OJSC at 'A(tur)'.
Report informs referring to agency, the outlook is negative.
The national rating is driven by potential support from PBTR's parent, Azerbaijan's Pasha Bank OJSC (PB, BB-/Negative), which owns 99.9% of PBTR's shares.
PBTR's negative outlook mirrors that of PB, which in turn reflects that of the Azerbaijan sovereign.
Nearly 450 people got free flu shots from the Collier County Health Department Saturday.
The Immokalee campus vaccinated 282 patients, while the East Naples campus had 158. Anyone who was at least six months old could show up and get a free flu shot, whether they had health insurance or not.
Some families waited outside for the vaccine a couple hours early. This flu season has been one of the worst for Southwest Florida in years.
"The head of the nursing department for the ER said they're really busy seeing flu cases. So busier than normal," Cindy Whetsell of the Collier County Health Department said.
Whetsell said this flu season could last until May. She recommended getting a flu shot to anyone who hasn't yet.
Collier County Health Department officials will meet this upcoming week to determine if another weekend flu clinic is necessary.
Years after a woman accused a police officer of yanking her out of her car and slamming her face-first while handcuffed to the ground, a federal grand jury has charged him with using excessive force and misconduct in office.
The U.S. Justice Department said in a news release that former Hickory Police Sgt. Robert Michael George injured Chelsea Doolittle and filed a false report in 2013.
George, who said she fell, was fired a year later and charged in state court with assault.
Doolittle sued George and the city of Hickory in 2016 after enduring two oral surgeries.
District Attorney David Learner says the state charges are being dropped now that federal charges have been filed.
George's attorney, Lisa Dubs, did not comment.
Both George and Doolittle are white.
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KGI analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says Apple’s (NASDAQ:AAPL) iPhone “super cycle” won’t happen until 2018.
The super cycle delay traces back to the iPhone X, which has a later pre-order date and a launch date that could get pushed back even further due to a 3D sensor production bottleneck.
The iPhone X is also expected to launch with limited quantities, but Kuo expects the problem to be resolved by early next year.
The iPhone 8 Plus is selling better than the analyst expected, but the iPhone 8 has underperformed and will drop off more once the iPhone X launches. Kuo expects the iPhone X to have a longer sales cycle than usual due to the innovative technologies in the device.
Kuo forecasts 210M to 220M iPhone sales this year and 245M to 255M in 2018.
Previously: Next year's iPhones could include 6-in LCD; iPhone X pre-orders could top 50M (Sept. 25)
Previously: WSJ details 3D sensor delays for iPhone X (Sept. 27)
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The French and US presidents have shown in more than one occasion that they agree on some politics, but mostly on their affection for each other.
May 3 Hudbay Minerals Inc
* Hudbay announces first quarter 2017 results
* Q1 loss per share $0.01
* Hudbay Minerals Inc - On track to meet production and cost guidance for 2017
* Hudbay Minerals Inc - On track to meet production and cost guidance for 2017
* Hudbay Minerals Inc - Qtrly revenue $253.2 million versus $253.6 million
* Hudbay Minerals Inc - Hudbay expects to meet production and cost guidance at Constancia for year
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.10, revenue view $316.4 million -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Hudbay Minerals Inc - Qtrly total copper production 34,731 tonnes
* Hudbay Minerals Inc - Qtrly total gold production 20,723 oz
* Hudbay Minerals Inc - Qtrly total silver production 737,894 oz Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Sonoma Raceway will welcome back professional motorcycle road racing this weekend for the 7th round of the MotoAmerica Championship. This is the first time since 2014 that a professional road racing series has come to the Sonoma Valley and the first visit of the MotoAmerica series. MotoAmerica will have 5 classes of motorcycles racing over the three days ranging from the KTM RC Cup, a development series for young riders, to the premier Superbike class for 1000 cc motorcycles. Local riders include Tyler O'Hara from Petaluma and Cameron Beaubier from Roseville. Josh Hayes, who raced in the last motorcycle event at Sonoma Raceway, Roger Lee Hayden and series points leader Toni Elias will contest for the Superbike class victory.
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Flat tire leads to DWI arrest
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GREENWICH — A flat tire on a vehicle being driven on North Street and Loch Lane drew the attention of a police officer Tuesday afternoon.
Thomas Lee Knechtel, 38, of Interlaken Road, Greenwich, was pulled over and charged with driving while intoxicated. He was also charged with driving with an expired registration and failure to obey the direction of a police officer.
Bail of $230 was posted.
The South by Southwest music festival is the biggest and most diverse event of its kind. In 2018, more than 2,000 musical acts from 63 countries performed at more than 100 venues spread around the Austin area. The SXSW film festival screened more than 300 full-length films and shorts. And the interactive component, along with a new gaming festival, brings the total attendance for the 9-day event to more than 70,000. And that doesn’t include tens of thousands who buy only limited-access wristbands or individual concert tickets.
SXSW has gotten so big, with so many parts, that they have stopped even listing them separately. The event is now called the South by Southwest Conference, with no mention of music or film.
Even beyond the official stages and theaters, the conference takes over Austin. Here are a few images and videos from SXSW week.
America’s Got Talent is mourning the loss of one of their contestants today.
Dr. Brandon Rogers is not a name you would know from the show. Why? His episode hasn’t aired yet. Sadly, at just 29-year-old, Dr. Rogers has passed away. Over the weekend, Dr. Rogers was involved in a car accident. According to reports, his car veered off the road and hit a tree. He was taken to the hospital, where he died later due to his injuries.
Dr. Rogers episode is scheduled to air next month, however we may never get to see it. America’s Got Talent has not made a final decision on whether or not they will air his episode.
As crazy as it sounds, here’s to hoping we all get to see his episode. As you can imagine, those moments from the show would allow his family to see him sing one last time. Perhaps it would give them some comfort.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Rogers family during this difficult time.
Here’s a small sample of Brandon singing. Warning, it will get you choked up.
× NYPD: Brawl arranged on Instagram leads to stabbing in Queens
RICHMOND HILL , Queens — Two people are in the hospital and three arrested after a brawl arranged on Instagram led to a stabbing Saturday night in Queens.
Two groups of people showed up to fight around 10:20 p.m. at 115th Street and Liberty Avenue.
Michael Jalkaren, 17, was arrested for allegedly stabbing Alex Murgasen, 22, in the chest, and Shiva Balgobin, 22, in the abdomen.
Police say the brawl was arranged on the social media platform between one of the men and his girlfriend’s cousin in order to settle a beef.
The two injured men were rushed to the hospital where they are expected to be OK. They were also charged with assault.
A fourth person involved in the fight is being sought by police.
MINNEAPOLIS — The Dolphins are dipping into the college ranks for their new athletic trainer.
A source told Sporting News that Kyle Johnston, the University of Louisville's director of sports medicine and football, will leave for the Dolphins.
MORE: Dolphins hiring Tony Oden as new DBs coach
Johnston served in that position for the past eight seasons at Louisville. He was previously at the University of Florida for five years after serving a year-long internship with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Johnston is replacing Ryan Grove, who was recently fired after four seasons in Miami.
The Umno president said having by-elections would be the responsible thing to do. — Picture by Azinuddin Ghazali
KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 — Umno MPs, who quit the party to become independent lawmakers, should vacate their seats, Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said today.
The Umno president said having by-elections would be the responsible thing to do since they contested the seats in the 14th general election under Barisan Nasional (BN).
“We feel that Umno MPs, who left the party, contested on a BN ticket. They did not win the seats on their own,” he told a news conference here.
“If they are MPs with honour, they should quit and face by-elections,” Zahid added.
He claimed that the reason why the MPs left was because of “personal problems” and had nothing to do with losing faith in Umno.
Umno is now left with just 51 MPs — following the exit of Masjid Tanah MP Datuk Mas Ermieyati, Bukit Gantang MP Datuk Syed Abu Hussin Hafiz Syed Abdul Fasal, and Bagan Serai MP Datuk Noor Azmi Ghazali.
ISLAMABAD: Election commission of Pakistan (ECP) has amassed code of conduct for upcoming general election 2018 Wednesday.
Source privy to ECP tell that ECP has called all political parties’ leaders tomorrow for consultation, in which contestants would not be allowed to run election campaign on the name of religion or race.
Moreover, according code of conduct Election Act 2018, all political parties are not allowed to hold more than one rally in a constituency.
On the other hand, firing and display of weapons have been banned by ECP, even; coercive abdication of candidate from election has been illicit.
Imposing restrictions on political parties, ECP has declared that to vend tickets on the name of party fund, to use of state means in election and to give voter slip on election day, all are illegal, however, for polling agent, it necessary to voter concerned constituency.—NNI
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is disputing a report that he watches hours of television each day, calling it, “Another false story.”
The president is pushing back against a report in The New York Times about his first year in office that mentioned he watches at least four hours of television a day, sometimes twice that amount.
Trump says on Twitter that he “seldom, if ever,” watches CNN or MSNBC, “both of which I consider Fake News.” The president says he also never watches CNN anchor Don Lemon’s show, “CNN Tonight.”
The Times said its story was based on interviews with 60 advisers, associates, friends and members of Congress.
Trump has repeatedly lodged complaints about mainstream news outlets that he argues have covered his presidency unfairly and inaccurately.
Brett and Bethanie Ratcliff, Webster City, are the parents of a son, Royce Roger Ratcliff, born April 11, 2017 at Van Diest Medical Center. Grandparents are Michele Mack, Webster City, the late Kenneth Scott, and Roger and Amy Ratcliff, Webster City.
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× Dog dies in North Park house fire, 10 people displaced
SAN DIEGO — Several people were displaced and a dog died after flames tore through a San Diego home early Monday.
The blaze broke out around 12:30 a.m. at 3075 Polk Avenue in North Park, fire officials said.
Firefighters put out the flames in 22 minutes, according to officials. One person was taken to a hospital for smoke inhalation and up to 10 residents were displaced. Two cats were rescued from the blaze.
A neighboring home was also damaged by the flames.
It is not yet known what caused the fire. The damage is estimated at more than $300,000.
WARE - Ware police and detectives attached to the Northwestern district attorney's office are at the scene of what officials describe as an "unattended death."
Mary Carey, spokeswoman for District Attorney David Sullivan, said a deceased individual was located inside a residence on Clinton Street earlier Friday.
The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has taken jurisdiction over the body and will make a formal determination of the cause of death.
Carey said the death remains under investigation.
SEATTLE (AP) — California coach Justin Wilcox is on his own little reunion tour through the Pac-12 Conference. Seeing old faces is the least…
STOCKHOLM, April 24 (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Justice has informed Millicom it has closed its investigation on “potential improper payments” for its joint venture in Guatemala, the emerging markets telecoms and media group said on Tuesday.
Millicom said in October 2015 it had reported to U.S. and Swedish authorities potential improper payments on behalf of its joint-venture in Guatemala, which sent its shares down as much as 12 percent.
One by one, the names of those killed in the Virginia Tech massacre were read aloud to members of Trinity Presbyterian Church as they prayed Saturday in silence as a bell rang. Sunday marked the 10th anniversary of the shooting, when 33 people, including the shooter, died in a rampage at the Blacksburg campus.
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Canada's federal health minister is pondering new regulations on alcoholic beverages that contain lots of sugar.
Ginette Petitpas Taylor began investigating the drinks following the death of a Laval teenager earlier this year. The body of 14-year-old Athena Gervais was found in a creek behind her school, with friends saying she had imbibed a can of FCKD UP, which has 11.9% alcohol or the equivalent of four beers, during lunch that day.
Petitpas Taylor is launching a 45-day public consultation on highly-sweetened, high-alcohol, single-serve portions of alcohol.
The government is suggesting reducing the amount of sweeteners in the drink so that the taste of alcohol is not masked -- or reducing the size of the cans.
The makers of FCKD UP have since stopped producing the beverage, while the province of Quebec is introducing legislative changes to ban similar products from being sold in depanneurs or grocery stores.
A truck carrying 20,000kg of Nutella and Kinder Suprise eggs has been stolen off the back of a trailer in Germany by hungry thieves.
The haul, which is valued at AUS$75,000, disappeared sometime between 7pm on Saturday and 1.30pm on Sunday in Neustadt, south-west of Berlin, German police said in a statement.
The 20 tonnes of chocolate was being transported across the country on a trailer.
Local authorities said they are unsure if the heist was planned or if the thieves just stumbled upon the treats.
A truck carrying 20,000kg of Nutella and Kinder Suprise eggs has been stolen off the back of a trailer in Neustadt, south-west of Berlin, by hungry thieves
Stellar (R)evolution presents stories shared through spoken-word infused plays. This showcase will debut original works developed in the Stellar (R)evolution (cycle 2) workshop series, created and facilitated by Timaj Garad. Dec 16, doors 6 pm, show from 6:30 pm. Free.
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A Pentagon spokesman says the two U.S. soldiers killed Sunday in Iraq were casualties of a U.S. artillery "mishap."
The spokesman, Army Col. Rob Manning, said an Army artillery unit was firing on an Islamic State mortar position "when a mishap occurred." He said there is no indication that IS played a role in the deaths. In addition to the two soldiers killed, five others suffered injuries that Manning said were not life-threatening.
The spokesman said he could provide no other details because the incident is under investigation. The names of those killed have not been publicly released.
When the deaths were announced Sunday, the U.S. military said the incident did not involve enemy fire, but provided no other details.
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Daily Four-Midday' game
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday afternoon's drawing of the Indiana Lottery's "Daily Four-Midday" game were:
1-0-8-0, SB: 1
(one, zero, eight, zero; SB: one)
Malaika Marks from Bucket Headz Southern Home Cooking joined New Mexico Living to show us how to make a comfort food staple, Blackened Catfish, with a healthy twist. You’ll need the right creole spices, but you can leave the salt out and it will taste just as good. Serve it with okra, corn and tomatoes.
Malaika added, “I like to eat it with rice sometimes, but if you’re watching your carbs, you can just eat it by itself.”
In addition, Erica Goins from Trinity’s Custom Dessert Studio showed us how to make a healthy dessert on the go, by layering fruit, a yogurt combination and nuts. They also feature custom cakes for all occasions.
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RT – The news comes in the wake of the ‘The Ancestral Sin’ documentary airing on Israeli television, which revealed the racist attitudes of Israeli officials from the 1950s towards immigrant Mizrahi Jews (who come from North Africa and the Middle East), and Sephardic Jews (who originated from the Iberian Peninsula in Europe), during the chaotic first years of the Jewish state. It was at this time Jewish immigrants were brought into the country to increase the population. CONTINUE READING
MUMBAI: Singer Liam Payne is forced to miss his first Father's Day because of work commitments here, and he is feeling really sad about it.
The former ‘One Direction’ star, 23, won't be present with son Bear and partner Cheryl on Sunday due to promo work for his debut solo single, "Strip that down", reports mirror.co.uk.
"Oh I'm actually away for Father's Day, I'm working which is really, really sad but it's my first one obviously so it's amazing," he said to MSN.
"I feel so blessed and there's definitely going to be a lot of FaceTime that day I reckon."
The singer and Cheryl welcomed their first child, Bear Grey Payne, on 22 March.
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Shortly before 2:30 a.m. on the morning of Sunday, August 13 local area dispatch received a call of a structure fire on Highway 53.
It didn’t take long for first-responders to realize the fire was actually happening at Nehalem Bay Fire and Rescue’s auxiliary rural volunteer fire station 11.
From initial reports it appears at least two firefighting apparatus were destroyed in the blaze including an engine and water tender.
Currently the fire is still under investigation and no further information is available at this time. The North Coast Citizen will be covering this as the incident moves forward.
rubber duckie wrote: Roberts in holding out to see what Titans can come up with...if he rejects us we've got a safety net with Robert Lui on stand by.
Ben MM is signed... you can quote me on that later too.
Robert Lou on standby is not a quote I wish to ever have to bring up, ever. He’s not bad but he’s not what I’d consider as even remotely close to our half back solution. Brown and Lui... is that really what Smith has done to us?I’d rather stick with Patton and Livett.
Small plane crashes in western Japan
A small plane might have crashed in a mountainous area in Japan's western Nara prefecture on Monday, local media reported.
What was suspected to be the remains of a small plane has been seen on fire in that area and the local police and fire department were checking whether the wreckage belonged to a small plane losing contact earlier in the day, said the reports.
Two people were on board the plane that took off around 11:57 a.m. local time (0257 GMT) from the Yao Airport in Osaka for the Fukushima Airport and lost contact later.
Local residents told media that they heard what sounded like a crash around early Monday and could feel the ground shake at the sound.
More than 40 unions, worker advocacy and public health groups on Tuesday asked the U.S. Labor Department to revive expert committees that advise the Occupational Safety and Health Administration but have grown dormant over the past year.
The groups told Labor Secretary R. Alexander Acosta in a joint letter that it is critical for the department to let the five OSHA advisory committees, which include members from labor, industry and the public health community, help the agency implement science-based safeguards to protect workers.
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(DEADLINE HOLLYWOOD) — Hours after Harvey Weinstein announced he would not testify before a grand jury the same panel has now indicted the disgraced producer on two sets of rape charges and a sex crime charge.
“A Grand Jury has voted to indict Harvey Weinstein on charges of Rape in the First and Third Degrees, and Criminal Sexual Act in the First Degree,” said Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr. this afternoon.
If found guilty, Oscar winner Weinstein could find himself behind bars for up to 25 years.
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP)  A spokesman says former U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge expects to leave a Texas medical facility in time to be home in Maryland for Christmas.
Ridge suffered a heart attack on Nov. 16 while attending a Republican Governors Association conference in Austin, Texas. He's been recovering at a local rehabilitation center.
The 72-year-old Republican served two terms as Pennsylvania's governor, from 1995 to 2001. He was the first homeland security secretary, serving under President George W. Bush until 2005.
Ridge's spokesman, Steve Aaron, also said Sunday that Ridge's hospitalization won't affect his security firm's contract with the Transport Workers Union of America to review airplane maintenance outsourcing to overseas companies.
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No one is injured in a plane crash over the weekend in Kossuth County, Iowa.
Authorities say an instructor and student pilot were taking off in a 1958 Cessna plane when the engine quit at 600 feet.
The instructor turned back to the southwest to try to land on the grass runway, but high winds caused the plane to land on a gravel road near the airport.
The plane then slid off the road and ended up in the ditch.
Authorities say the plane was a total loss.
Both the instructor and student were able to walk away from the scene without injury.
I know I haven’t done a post on Xenia Deli in a few months, and that’s because it’s taken me that long to get over finding out that she’s married to some 60-year-old billionaire sugar daddy. But now that I’ve come to terms with the fact that me and her will never be together, no matter how many scratch-and-wins I play, I’m ready to give you perverts regular updates on Xenia and her perfect bikini body again. So here you go: she’s still hands down the hottest woman on the planet. Good to know some things never change.
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At least two people were shot dead and several people were injured when a man believed to be an employee let loose a barrage of gunfire Wednesday morning at the UPS building in the Potrero Hill area of San Francisco, prompting a massive police response and a shelter-in-place warning for the surrounding area, officials and witnesses said. Multiple victims were being treated at San Francisco General Hospital, the extent of their injuries unknown, according to hospital spokesman Brent Andrew.
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In a recent interview to promote Five, his upcoming album of orchestral music, Genesis keyboard player Tony Banks was asked about the possibility of getting the old band back together. His answer: "I don't rule it out at all. Mike and I see each other all the time, we get on well, no problem. It's never an impossibility."
He went on to praise the recent return to live touring by Phil Collins, though with the reminder that Collins isn't able to drum anymore. He was also open to the idea of Collins' son Nick filling in on drums, as he is on his father's tour.
Over the past year, Banks' Genesis bandmates have all issued positive statements regarding a potential reunion, with Rutherford saying, "I do appreciate the fact that we're all very good friends, which is nice, especially the three of us. Who knows?" Collins too has been open to the idea in the past, saying, "Anything can happen, really." Read more - here.
Early-Season Injuries Do Not Have To Doom Your Fantasy Baseball TeamIt happens almost every season: A handful of All-Star players go on the disabled list, and your fantasy team suddenly seems decimated by injuries. Here's how you handle it.
Kidsafe Collaborative, a nonprofit organization dedicated to ending child abuse, will hold its 12th annual giant Community Yard Sale in the Blue Ribbon Pavilion at the Champlain Valley Expo Saturday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to noon.
The free event will have more than 150 tables full of new and used items, including antiques, collectibles, books, toys, electronics, rugs, furniture, clothing, housewares, and much more.
Money from the sales will support Kidsafe’s programs to prevent child abuse. Donations will be accepted today between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. and Friday between 8 and 10 a.m.
To volunteer, sign up online at signup.com/go/dOMhtqZ.
Information: kidsafevt.org or contact Tina at kidsafe@kidsafevt.org.
McDonald County Youth wrestlers competed in the Missouri Nationals Championship in Lebanon, Mo., last weekend. The results are as follows:
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Cam Newton laughed at a female reporter’s question this week and told her “it’s funny to hear a female talk about routes.” While everyone from fellow journalists to the Carolina Panthers to the NFL reacted to his sexist words and actions, this girl has the best response so far.
While wearing her Philadelphia Eagles jersey, she made a video rapidly breaking down nine different routes and offering quick explanations when needed. Brava!
She clearly wanted the Panthers quarterback to know the video was intended for his viewing, opening with: “OK, Cam. Pay attention because I’m only going to say this once!”
She also took a hilarious shot at his fashion sense – “Cam, why do you wear the same clothes as my grandma?” – as she showed off her football acumen.
She also reminded him that if he ever forgets these routes, the Eagles would be happy to refresh his memory when they play the Panthers next week on Thursday Night Football.
I would like to thank Sens. Joan V. Hartley, D-15th District; Paul R. Doyle, D-Wethersfield; and Gayle S. Slossberg, D-Milford, for nothing (Aug. 1 story, “Senate cuts budget deal”). Their partisan politics – they voted for Gov. Dannel P. Malloy’s…
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Dear Tom,
How are the Chicago Lake Michigan water temperatures taken?
Thanks,
Paulette Lisek
Dear Paulette,
The Chicago area shore water temperature has been taken at the James W. Jardine Water Purification Plant near Navy Pier from a sensor 15 feet below the surface since 1965. A water temperature is also taken from a sensor near a water intake pipe at the Harrison-Dever Crib located about two miles offshore east of Navy Pier. The U.S. Coast Guard also provides shoreline readings at its stations at Calumet Harbor and Michigan City as well as other sites around the Great Lakes. Additionally, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration operates a series of Great Lakes buoys. The nearest buoy is located 43 miles east/southeast of Milwaukee and reports hourly mid-lake water temperatures readings from a sensor two feet beneath the buoy.
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Alexa Bliss On Taking Over (Video), Triple H – Dule Hill RAW Photo, RAW Twitter Note
– As noted, Alexa Bliss won a Fatal 4 Way over Mickie James, Nia Jax and Sasha Banks on tonight’s WWE RAW from her hometown of Columbus, Ohio. She will now face RAW Women’s Champion Bayley at Payback on April 30th from Bayley’s hometown of San Jose, California.
In the Fallout video below, the new #1 contender says it doesn’t matter if it’s SmackDown or RAW, she’s always said she will take over the women’s division and she proved it here tonight on RAW.
– For what it’s worth, WWE did not issue a post-RAW Twitter poll this week. They usually post the poll within a few minutes of the show ending, asking fans if they enjoyed tonight’s show or not.
– Triple H tweeted the following thanks to actor and former RAW guest star Dulé Hill after his appearance on tonight’s RAW. Hill was there to promote WWE Studios movie “Sleight,” which hits theaters on April 28th.
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) – Fort Bragg authorities say a death investigation is underway after an 82nd Airborne Paratrooper was found dead Thursday morning in Fayetteville.
Authorities say Pfc. Connor T. Brown, 19, of Chesterton, Indiana, was an Infantry Paratrooper with the 1st Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division.
Brown joined the Army in June, 2016 and completed Basic Combat Training, Advanced Individual Training and Airborne School before being assigned to Fort Bragg.
“Connor Brown was among the young men and women who volunteered to serve his Nation in a time of war and for that we are forever grateful,” said Lt. Col. Robert McChrystal, commander of the 1st Battalion, 508th PIR. “We now turn our attention to his family in their time of need.”
No further information has been released regarding circumstances surrounding Brown’s death or if authorities are looking for a suspect.
Jessie Burns Cooley, 88, of 1308 Cooley Road, Gray Court, S.C., and wife of the late Pellam Blakely Cooley, passed away Friday, February 2, 2018, at Presbyterian Community of SC in Clinton.
Born in Laurens, S.C., she was the daughter of Willis A. Burns and Lula Ballard Burns Taylor. Mrs. Cooley retired from Torrington and was a member of Eastside Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 6, 2018, at Eastside Baptist Church. A private committal will be held in Forest Lawn Cemetery.
The family will be at their respective homes and will receive friends at Eastside Baptist Church one hour prior to the service.
Condolences can be expressed to the family at www.thekennedymortuay.com.
Check out the top 10 plays of the night around the NBA, featuring Blake Griffin, Kevin Durant, Dennis Schroder, Tim Hardaway Jr., Monta Ellis, Joe Johnson, Rudy Gobert, Anthony Davis, Dion Waiters, Will Barton, John Wall, and Paul Millsap!
A Southern California city wants to exempt itself from a state law that limits cooperation between local police and federal immigration agents.
The city of Los Alamitos voted 4 to 1 on the proposed ordinance at a meeting on Monday, making moves to exempt itself from the California Values Act, SB54. A large crowd gathered and many voiced their opinions on the ordinance.
The ordinance said city councilmembers have taken an oath to uphold the Constitution and that California's so-called sanctuary law may conflict with it and federal law.
U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions sued California earlier this month over the law.
Loyola Marymount University law professor Kathleen Kim says the argument in the city's proposed ordinance is flawed.
Los Alamitos is a city of 12,000 people about 25 miles southeast of Los Angeles.
Concerns about the involvement of former SABC chief financial officer James Aguma in the awarding of a lucrative TV licence debt-collection contract have been raised by the High Court in Johannesburg.
The court‚ without giving reasons for its order‚ last month set aside a contract that the broadcaster signed with Lornavision in 2015. Lornavision is owned by Kuben Moodley‚ a former special advisor to Mineral Resources Minister Mosebenzi Zwane.
Now‚ in a judgment setting out reasons for that order‚ Acting Judge Sydwell Shangisa said the head of the SABC’s audience services division Sylvia Tladi was not party to the signing of the Lornavision contract and its subsequent management. Moodley and Aguma were among the signatories to the agreement.
0:46 Dozens rally at Tacoma's Northwest Detention Center after Seattle arrest Pause
2:13 Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee responds to 9th Circuit ruling on immigration order
4:07 2,300 property owners affected by county roll out new FEMA flood maps
1:15 Jury finds man guilty for fatal robbery of armored-car guard at Lakewood Walmart
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Although pulling out your stash of thick sweaters does mean that winter’s chill is creeping in, there is no denying the pure pleasure that pulling on a cozy sweater can bring. This season, embrace that special kind of comfort by investing in a sweater that has been carefully hand-made by some of the world’s best knitwear artisans. The following five styles all feature quirky details that belay their status as one-of-a-kind, but are classic enough to ensure that they will remain in rotation for winters to come.
Government has rolled out residency identity cards for foreigners in a bid to curb international criminality including human trafficking and drugs trade.
National Registration Bureau (NRB) spokesperson Norman Fulatira said the IDs for the foreigners are very important, saying they will help the government know the population of foreigners in the country.
“This is very crucial. The government has to know how many foreigners are in the country for development planning purposes,” he said.
In addition, Fulatira said it would now be easy to flush out criminals in the country.
Fulatira said the registration for the identity cards for the foreigners started on June 1, 2018.
He said the IDs are different in features from the national IDs for Malawi citizens.
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JOHANNESBURG, April 12 South Africa's main opposition party said on Wednesday it will not withdraw a motion of no confidence in President Jacob Zuma after parliament earlier said the vote could only be removed by the party which had brought it to parliament and not the Speaker.
The motion was brought to parliament by Democratic Alliance leader Mmusi Maimane. But on Tuesday, Maimane requested the Speaker of parliament to delay the motion until the Constitutional Court rules on whether the vote should be taken by secret ballot.
"The DA never indicated that the motion of no confidence will be withdrawn but only requested that the Speaker postpone the motion due to the importance of the pending Constitutional Court application," the DA said in a statement, adding it was still within the Speaker's powers to postpone the vote. (Reporting by Tanisha Heiberg; Editing by James Macharia)
Veterinarians Dr. Tina Olivieri and Dr. Courtney Campbell and wildlife expert David Mizejewski host Pet Talk, the talk show for animal lovers. In front of a live studio audience, they’ll answer all your most pressing questions, demonstrate pet products, introduce the most inspiring animals, and discuss the ups and downs of the newest pet trends, often with help from special guest experts or viewers. Plus, Andre Millan, son of Cesar Millan, “The Dog Whisperer,” reports from locations across the country on exciting pet events, trends, and training facilities.
While most Friday nights in the Hamptons are reserved for dinners at the latest haute boîte, this weekend a fashionable crew assembled at the very well-appointed home of interior designer Jessica Wilpon Kamel. Tackling the traffic on 27 to East Hampton were Kamel’s cohosts of the night, Rachel Blumenthal (accompanied by husband and cofounder of Warby Parker Neil) and Anne Keane of Goop . Joining the festivities, which benefited ALS research, were Molly Sims , Tamu McPherson, Kate Foley, and Casey Fremont Crowe. After browsing the exclusively curated Prada pieces (sold at Goop Mrkt and online, naturally), guests checked out the evening’s elegant design motif employed by Mimi Brown. After light bites, it was time for everyone to take in the picturesque sunset and chic items and enjoy a sip of Chardonnay.
The latest poll from YouGov has the Tories squeaking ahead 42% to 41%. This is the latest in a trend which has seen the Labour lead evaporate over the summer. This is despite the noisy ups and downs of the Brexit negotiations – it is almost as if the public is ignoring Brexit shenanigans. The public now has May just ahead of “Don’t Know” as Prime Minister at 37% to 35%. Corbyn trails “Don’t Know” by 7% points. Imagine if the Tories had a leader who connected with voters…
Lindsay Garritson performs during the second day of the preliminary round of the 14th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition at Bass Hall in May 2013. Oleksandr Poliykov performs in phase two of the preliminary round of the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition in Fort Worth on Tuesday, May 28, 2013.
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Gilbert injured his left shoulder during the Steelers' regular season finale against the Browns, Nate Ulrich of Ohio.com reports.
The details surrounding Gilbert's situation aren't clear. If he can maneuver the offseason setback-free, he should be all ready to go for the start of the 2017 campaign.
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We have a marvelous show for you tonight! Political analysts Dave Lundy and Chris Robling are here for an all-Illinois edition of Touché, 1871’s outgoing CEO Howard Tullman and incoming CEO Betsy Ziegler discuss the future of the tech incubator, we introduce you to Sleeping Village, the new all-day bar and music venue that recently opened in Avondale, “Roseanne” star Lecy Goranson talks about the upcoming reboot of the iconic sitcom and we end the show in Studio 435 with some outstanding music courtesy of The Boy Illinois!
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Iran's Oil Ministry has published list of 29 international companies qualified to bid for oil and gas projects following the lifting of sanctions under a landmark nuclear accord.
The list published on the ministry's website Monday includes several multinational firms, among them Total, Shell, Eni, Gazprom and Schlumberger.
In October, Iran invited foreign companies to bid for 50 exploration and production projects for the first time since the 2015 nuclear deal with world powers.
Iran has upgraded its model for oil contracts, allowing for the full recovery of costs over almost two decades. In October, Iran signed the first such contract with a local oil company.
U.S. President Donald Trump called Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan to congratulate him on winning a referendum expanding his authority, sources in Erdogan’s palace said on Monday.
Turkey voted on Sunday to switch to a presidential system, greatly increasing Erdogan’s powers.
Unofficial results, which the opposition said it would challenge, showed a narrow victory for him with 51.4 percent of votes cast in favour.
READ MORE: ‘Know your place’: Turkey’s Erdogan chides international election observers
LEWISTON, N.Y. (WIVB) – A Lewiston Police officer had a special passenger over the weekend.
Officer Salada volunteered to come in on his day off on Saturday to help Laura Welder celebrate her 30th birthday.
Laura has Down syndrome and has always wanted to be a police officer, a post on the Lewiston Police Department Facebook page said.
They stopped at Stuart’s Sports in the Village of :Lewiston, where she received a Lewiston Police hat. Officer Salada then pretended to respond to a call, where she was surprised by friends and family.
“We’re very happy to have made her birthday special,” the post said.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — This week, all UCCS students and employees can ride Mountain Metropolitan Transit fixed-route buses for free.
The annual program is intended to introduce newcomers to the local bus system and highlight the affordability, convenience, and sustainability in taking the bus.
Students, faculty and staff simply need to show a valid I.D. card.
“This is a great way to introduce local bus service to the students, faculty and staff here at UCCS”, said Jim Spice, executive director of parking and transportation for UCCS. “Using the Mountain Metro bus system to get to school, downtown, shopping, and local attractions is an important transportation option for our community.”
Additionally, UCCS is offering free travel training classes and local business Poor Richards is offering a 10 percent discount at all four of its businesses to UCCS riders for the entire week.
The complimentary bus service runs through Friday.
Project overview
This is the final release at Burlington’s newest master-planned community. The executive rear lane townhomes feature double car garage and rooftop terrace, with open-concept plans and sleek features and finishes.
Housing amenities
Towns feature nine-foot ceilings in the principal living areas, gourmet kitchens with polished quartz slab countertops, spa-inspired bathrooms with walk-in showers and glass doors, and a stainless appliance package.
Location and transit
Stationwest is a walkable, bikeable and transit-oriented community directly connected to Burlington’s Aldershot GO station. Drivers are close to Highway 403 and the QEW. You can be in Toronto’s downtown core in just over an hour.
In the neighbourhood
From the Village of Waterdown’s quaint downtown, to the shopping areas along Aldershot’s Plains Road, the location offers urban accessibility while being immersed in parkland, like the Royal Botanical Gardens and the waterfront trails at LaSalle Park.
How about this idea on tariffs?
The US should make our tariffs identical to the tariffs of other countries. For instance, if China has an average 10 percent tax on all US goods coming into that country, we should tax all Chinese goods coming into the US by the exact same amount.
If the Chinese raise their tariff, then we match that.
Do that for every single country in the world, even if we have to lower some tariffs to match theirs.
Since the US has an enormous trade deficit with other countries, we’ll end up taxing more of their incoming goods than they will tax products we are exporting to them.
How can you argue with this eye-for-an-eye solution? It’s downright biblical.
JERUSALEM — The legendary former Mossad agent who led the operation to capture Holocaust mastermind Adolf Eichmann has expressed surprising support for the nationalist Alternative for Germany party.
The 91-year-old Rafi Eitan says in a video statement on his Facebook page Saturday that Israel appreciates the party's "attitude toward Judaism" and looks for them to also "become an alternative to Europe."
The party, AfD, won 12.6 per cent of the vote in Germany's September election to win seats in parliament for the first time and become the country's third-biggest party. Its leaders have expressed anti-Semitic statements and played down the crimes of the Nazi regime.
Eitan, a former Israeli Cabinet minister, appeared to endorse the party's hard-line toward Muslim immigrants.
[India], May 30 (ANI): A suspected terrorist on Wednesday lobbed a grenade at the residence of National Conference leader Mohammad Ashraf Bhat in Pulwama's Tral town.
No loss of life or injury has been reported so far.
According to sources, the terrorist had used an Under-barrel Grenade Launcher.
More details are awaited.
Earlier today, terrorists hurled a grenade towards a joint checkpoint of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Jammu and Kashmir police in Pulwama district.
On May 25, terrorists launched grenades at a camp of 34 Rashtriya Rifles in Kulgam district. (ANI)
Shares of tech companies rose slightly after another robust initial-public offering.
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Shares of Switch rose on the data-center company's stock-market debut. Switch's performance followed a similarly enthusiastic stock-market welcome for streaming-device maker Roku.
Google parent Alphabet were higher. Analysts at SunTrust Robinson Humphrey said the company's new suite of artificial-intelligence-backed devices, including a smart speaker, smartphones and a laptop might not be a huge seller but should gradually "drive better user experiences across all devices and should ultimately create a stickier ecosystem."
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In his second full spring training working with Jon Lester, Contreras is drawing high marks from the veteran left-hander, Gordon Wittenmyer of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Last spring, there was some uncertainty over who would catch Lester after the retirement of David Ross, who had served as the lefty's personal catcher. While Lester's ERA did jump from 2.44 in 2016 with primarily Ross behind the plate to 4.33 last year, Contreras was able to catch 12 of the 31 runners who tried to steal against Lester. Contreras also tied for the MLB lead with six catcher pickoffs. "As far as working with him and the way he goes about it, I love everything he does back there," Lester said. This bodes well for the young catcher's playing time outlook, as he won't be sitting every time Lester starts, though the team will no doubt still look to find regular rest opportunities for Contreras to keep him fresh.
A crucial week in the Van Breda triple-axe murder trial was delayed for a day on Monday.
Captain Marius Joubert‚ a police blood spatter expert who also testified in the Oscar Pistorius trial‚ was meant to take the stand. But prosecutor Susan Galloway told Judge Siraj Desai that Joubert had fallen ill and would be available only next week.
In the meantime‚ other state witnesses had agreed to come in earlier than scheduled and would testify from tomorrow.
Defence counsel Piet Botha complained to Desai that “gross inaccuracies” about the trial had appeared in the Afrikaans press over the weekend. The reports he referred to were about evidence on DNA analysis which took up the whole of last week.
Desai urged the press to ensure that reporting was fair and accurate at all times.
Last Thursday the Murfreesboro City Council selected Madelyn Scales-Harris as the new Vice Mayor. She talks about her past and how both of her parents influenced her life.
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PRESS RELEASE – THE Public is hereby notified that in keeping with changes in international oil prices and Government’s application of the modified market pass-through petroleum pricing mechanism, the retail prices of gasoline (unleaded), diesel, LPG 20-, 22-, and 100-lb. cylinders have been changed.
The retail price for kerosene remains unchanged. The price changes take effect from Monday, June 12, 2017:
• Gasoline — from $2.61 to $2.55 per litre OR from $11.88 to $11.61 per gallon
• Diesel — from $2.35 to $2.27 per litre OR $10.67 to $10.32 per gallon
• 20-pound cylinder LPG (9.07 kg) — from $30.49 to $29.65 per cylinder
• 22-pound cylinder LPG (9.98 kg) — from $33.82 to $32.89 per cylinder
• 100-pound cylinder LPG (45.36kg) — from $188.52 to $184.28 per cylinder
• Kerosene remains unchanged at $1.41 per litre OR $6.39 per gallon
The public is informed that the retail prices of fuel products will be next adjusted on Monday, July 3, 2017.
Public and Private Drivers Association Of Zambia president Josiah Majuru has reiterated the need to harmonize the relationship between public transport drivers and law enforcement agencies in the Country.
Mr.Majuru has told QNews in interview that the tension that has for long time existed between bus drivers and the road transport and safety agency and the police need to be addressed and done away with.
Mr. Majuru has observed that a good relationship between the Police, RTSA and public transport drivers will highly contribute to bringing sanity on the roads.
He has since disclosed that his organization is engaging with the police and RTSA on how bus drivers can be engaged for a more coordinated approach in the conduct of drivers on the roads.
He has since stated that it is expected that the general conduct of drivers on the roads this year will be good so as to also avoid road traffic accidents.
A lawmaker said Wednesday he has obtained intelligence that there are two North Korean spies in the country targeting defectors.
Rep. Ha Tae-Keung from the Bareun Party, who is well versed in North Korea issues, said the assassins are focusing on defectors who were high-ranking officials in Pyongyang or are actively engaging in activities against the regime.
Rep. Ha Tae-Keung of the Bareun Party (Yonhap)
"The government should thoroughly prepare to prevent possible assassinations of high-ranking North Korean defectors," Ha said.The remark came after Kim Jong-nam, the 45-year-old half brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, was killed in Malaysia on Monday.The lawmaker claimed the assassins are men and their nationality is unknown."They could be North Koreans coming to the country through Southeast Asia, or terrorists from a third country like China or Southeast Asia," Ha said. (Yonhap)
1:06 Washington coach Lorenzo Romar reflects on loss to Washington State Pause
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5:23 Gregg Bell and Dave Boling on whether Seahawks are equipped for playoff run
1:10 Frank Clark on fumble recovery, double-digit sack season for Seahawks
3:38 Pete Carroll was "in outer space" pulling Seahawks starters out early at SF
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A late-night on-line date ended in violence for a man in Winnipeg early Monday morning.
The man had been talking to a female on a popular on-line dating website when the pair agreed to meet at a home in the first 100 block of Tyndal Avenue shortly after midnight.
The man did not find love when he arrived for the date.
Police say several unknown people began assaulting the man when he arrived at the home. The attackers also robbed the man of his personal property before he was able to escape the residence.
Police say the suspects followed after the man and assaulted him a second time near Burrows Avenue and Tyndall Avenue. The victim was eventually able to get away and suffered minor injuries to his upper body in both assaults.
The Major Crimes Unit is investigating and anyone with information is asked to call police at 204-986-6219 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS.
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LANSING— The Michigan Supreme Court has turned away the appeal of Bob Bashara, the former Rotary Club president convicted in the murder of his wife, because prosecutors say he wanted to devote himself to a secret sexual bondage lifestyle that involved other women.
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The court issued an order Tuesday regarding the appeal from Bashara. The trial revealed that Bashara hosted men and women at a sex dungeon under a bar called the Hard Luck Lounge and went by bondage nickname "Master Bob."
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Bashara's wife, Jane, was strangled by a handyman in their Grosse Pointe Park garage in 2012. Her body was discovered in her Mercedes-Benz in a Detroit alley.
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WASHINGTON—U.S. President Donald Trump is renewing his attack on the “fake news media” amid the widening controversy surrounding the ouster of his national security adviser and talk of Congress investigations of purported Russian meddling in the U.S. presidential election last year.
Trump posted a pre-dawn message on his verified Twitter account Wednesday complaining, “The fake news media is going crazy with their conspiracy theories and blind hatred.” He said, “This Russian connection non-sense is merely an attempt to coverup the many mistakes made in Hillary Clinton’s losing campaign.”
He added in the post that “@MSNBC & @CNN are unwatchable. @foxandfriends is great!”
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The latest tweet follows a pattern of social media messages that Trump has sent, chastising news organizations both during his campaign for the White House and in the more than three weeks since his inauguration.
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CHICAGO — A “Game of Thrones” star was in Chicago this weekend.
Actor Isaac Hempstead Wright, better known to GOT fans as “Bran Stark,” visited the AT&T flagship store on Michigan Avenue to celebrate their partnership with HBO. The store has a replica “Iron Throne” as well as iconic props and costumes from the popular series.
Before a Q&A before fans, WGN’s Dean Richards chatted with Wright.
Contractors of the Infamous Mukono – Kisoga – Katosi – Nyenga spur road have asked for more time to finish the ongoing works on the 74km road. The contract signed now 34 months ago between Uganda National Roads Authority and SBI International/RCC is left with only one month but works currently stand far behind the schedule. The impasse has been brought about by unending land acquisition challenges that have affected timely acquisition of land from landlords to give the right of way.
ZURICH (Reuters) - Switzerland will continue discussions on its ties with the European Union after the summer break, the country’s government said on Wednesday, delaying an agreement between the two sides for a new treaty.
FILE PHOTO: Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis smiles before meeting with his Iranian counterpart Mohammad Javad Zarif, in Bern, Switzerland, July 2, 2018. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse
Progress has been made in resolving several points of contention, particularly on the right of foreign judges to adjudicate in matters affecting Switzerland, the Swiss government said.
But open questions remained in the areas surrounding the free movement of people, it added, particularly measures to protect the pay and conditions of workers in Switzerland.
“By and large, we’ve come a step closer, but we’re not yet at the finish,” Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis said during a press conference.
Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif requested on Wednesday the accountability court to delay the verdict on Avenfield reference case which is due on Friday.
“I am not a dictator who will run away from the courts,” the ex-PM told journalists outside London’s Harley Street clinic, when asked whether he was shying away from corruption trials.
“My wife has been on a ventilator for past 21 days. I want to hear the verdict in the courtroom where I have appeared with my daughter (Maryam Nawaz) in over 100 hearings.” Nawaz said.
The PML-N leader said that irrespective of the decision, whether favourable or not, he will return to Pakistan.
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NEW YORK — Arizona coach Ariel Prieto and the Diamondbacks have been fined by Major League Baseball for his wearing an Apple Watch in the dugout during the NL wild-card win over Colorado.
MLB announced the discipline Friday, two days after the game.
The commissioner's office said in a statement that it interviewed Prieto and examined his watch and cellphone. It said it "found no evidence that Mr. Prieto used the Apple Watch or cellphone for any purpose in the dugout, nor any baseball-related communication on either device, during Wednesday's game."
Prieto and the team were fined because he violated a regulation, and MLB will donate the fine money to hurricane relief efforts in Puerto Rico.
Last month, the Boston Red Sox were fined by MLB for using an Apple Watch to relay signs to hitters.
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JOHANNESBURG, March 30 The South African Communist Party, allies of the ruling African National Congress (ANC), formally objected to a plan by President Jacob Zuma to sack Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan, a senior SACP official said on Thursday.
The party registered its objection during a meeting with Zuma on Monday, deputy secretary general Solly Mapalia told a media conference. (Reporting by TJ Strydom; Writing by James Macharia; editing by John Stonestreet)
The open-air Rock for People festival started on Wednesday at the former military airfield near Hradec Králové. Among the headliners this year is British band The Prodigy, who play on Thursday evening.
Now in its 24th year, Rock for People is among the biggest music festivals in the Czech Republic with scores of acts performing. It wraps up on Saturday.
FILE - In this Jan. 21, 2018, file photo, demonstrators rally in support of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals DACA) outside the Capitol Washington. A federal judge has ruled against the Trump administration’s decision to end a program protecting some young immigrants from deportation. U.S. District Judge John D. Bates says the Department of Homeland Security’s decision to rescind the DACA program “was unlawful and must be set aside.”
"This is a hipster", begins the Ladybird Book of the Hipster, "he is childless, unaccountably wealthy, and always well turned out."
But that's not to say he (or she) is free from gift-lust. From baking classes to Brompton bikes, we've selected an edit of presents that will get that hipster in your life jumping for joy this Christmas – even if that does make him (or her) look just a little bit uncool.
Best gifts for grown-up hipsters
1. Majestic/AUDIOLA TT34 retro stereo
The Geary County Sheriff’s Department has reported that Isaac Torgerson, Fort Riley, has been arrested on suspicion of Aggravated Assault following an incident on Saturday.
Deputies were dispatched to the area of US 77 Highway, mile marker 154 for a white Dodge Ram 2500 truck where a gun had been waved out a window towards another vehicle. While enroute, dispatch advised the reporting party believed the subject had gained entry to Fort Riley by use of the Estes Gate.
Contact was made with two Junction City residents, who said the vehicle had cut them off and then slowed down to 30 miles per hour in a construction zone. They stated the passenger in the vehicle pulled out a gun and waved it out the window with their finger on the trigger. Deputies checked the area but were unable to locate the vehicle.
At approximately 5:30 p.m. on Saturday dispatch advised authorities that Fort Riley had the vehicle stopped at Estes Gate. Deputies then made the arrest of Torgerson.
If you're one of 1 million people who have not claimed a federal tax refund from 2013, you better get to it: The deadline is Tuesday.
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The IRS said more than $1 billion still remains untouched as a result of people not filing their 2013 federal tax returns.
Because the IRS works in three-year increments, people have had since April 2014 to get their money back.
What happens to money that is not claimed
The government can keep leftover tax return money that is not collected after three years.
“People across the nation haven’t filed tax returns to claim these refunds, and their window of opportunity is closing soon.” IRS Commissioner John Koskinen said in a March 1 news release.
Koskinen said there’s no penalty for filing a late return if you’re due a refund.
Some tax filers might still be able to obtain money from the earned income tax credit (EITC), which could reach over $6,000.
Answers to questions about federal tax returns or any other tax forms can be found on the IRS website.
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The 15 million dollar Ocean Adventure attraction is now open at the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies in Gulfport.
MOSCOW, May 31 (Reuters) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov met North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during a visit to Pyongyang on Thursday, Russian news agencies reported citing a delegation source.
Lavrov travelled to North Korea on Thursday and was due to hold talks with counterpart Ri Yong Ho about the situation on the Korean peninsula.
Lavrov's trip is taking place ahead of a possible summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and the North Korean leader next month. (Reporting by Polina Ivanova; Writing by Tom Balmforth; Editing by Toby Chopra)
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The next meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company is scheduled to be held on Tuesday, 25th April, 2017 to approve the Audited Financial Results of the Company for the 4th quarter and Financial Year ended 31st March, 2017Source : BSE
A 22-year-old man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to the drive-by shooting death of a 2-year-old girl in Little Rock.
Deshaun Rushing was charged with capital murder in the 2016 killing of 2-year-old Ramiya Reed. But on Monday, Rushing pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of first-degree murder and avoided a potential life sentence.
Prosecutors say Ramiya's mother identified Rushing as a suspect, and another defendant still awaits trial.
According to the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette , Rushing will be eligible for parole after 21 years.
A month after Ramiya's killing, 3-year-old Acen King was killed in an apparent road-rage case in Little Rock. The alleged shooter in that case awaits trial.
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VIJAYAWADA: Sleuths of the Director of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized 1,394 KG of ganja worth 2 crore near Benz Circle here on Tuesday evening. Two persons were arrested in connection with the incident.
Based on a tip-off, the DRI officials intercepted a TATA cargo vehicle and seized the ganja hidden under casuarina wood logs (Sarugudu). The officials found 647 packets of ganja packed in gunny bags at the rear end of the vehicle.
“The ganja, destined for Zaheerabad in Telangana, was loaded into the vehicle at Sarabavaram village, near Narsipatnam” the DRI officials said in a press release.The contraband was seized under the provisions of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985.
A cop in Garland was on its way to a serious accident involving a pedestrian when he ended up in an accident himself, Sunday.
According to the report, the patrol vehicle was heading north on Highway 66 towards the pedestrian involved accident when a Mustang with four passengers failed to yield the right of way and they both ended up in an accident.
WFAA reports that the cop was uninjured but three out of the four passengers in the Mustang had to be taken to nearby hospitals, two of them were kids of ages 8 and 13.
President Duterte on Monday issued interim appointments to four of his Cabinet members who have yet to be confirmed by the powerful Commission on Appointments.
They are Environment Secretary Gina Lopez, Agrarian Reform Secretary Rafael Mariano, Health Secretary Paulyn Ubial, and Social Welfare Secretary Judy Taguiwalo, according to the Office of the Executive Secretary.
Lopez is the most controversial of the four, with her strict stance against the mining industry, which, according to critics, may help save the environment but deal a blow on the country’s economy.
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SWANSBORO, N.C. (WNCT) — A Swansboro food truck has been nominated for a national food truck award, pitting it against food trucks from across the country, including those in larger cities like Washington D.C. and Austin, Texas.
Urban Street Eats has been nominated as the 2017 Rookie Food Truck of the Year, which is awarded by the Mobile-Cuisine website.
The food truck is known for its tacos, plus truffle fries and sandwiches.
The website’s 10 finalists were chosen from more than 550 individual submissions across the country.
Morehead City’s Dank Burrito received the award in 2014.
If you would like to vote for Urban Street Eats, you can do so here.
Feb 14 Avant Corp:
* Says it to offer an off-floor distribution of 189,000 shares on Tokyo Stock Exchange on Feb. 15
* Says offering price is 882 yen per share
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Honor International Women's Day by celebrating women doing as they damn well please.
Enjoy a photography show inspired by a ridiculous list of fashion DON'Ts for women, created by the men of Reddit. More than five hundred women nationwide have responded by photographing themselves wearing each DON'T.
In a culture that promotes the tailoring of women to please men, this project resonates deeply with many women who feel they are constantly struggling to define their own representations of beauty amidst a barrage of tips for how to be more appealing to men.
– It was previously announced that LAX will get their rematch with oVe for the Impact Global tag team titles in a 5150 Street Fight. Now it seems that match will take place at Bound for Glory, according to Wrestling Inc.
– Here is the latest edition of After Impact, looking at last night’s episode of Impact Wrestling. Josh Mathews hosts with Scott D’Amore.
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Liberals are running this ad on Facebook which loosely translates from Punjabi to say:
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The writer is a former national executive director of the Zionist Organization of America, and formerly associated with the Institute for Advanced Strategic and Political Studies. Israel ought to establish two new settlements.
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Once again, Kendrick Lamar is at war against the world and his internal demons. Luckily, The Weeknd is here to help him out in the new track “Pray For Me.”
The song serves as the third release from the Black Panther soundtrack following “All The Stars” and “King’s Dead.”
With an assist from stars like SZA, Future, and more, the soundtrack seems like it’ll be just as impactful as the movie.
You can check out “Pray For Me” below and be sure to cop the Black Panther soundtrack when it drops February 9.
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"I enjoy the structure and that the Army challenges me to better myself," reasoned Pfc. Austen Thilges, as he spoke to why he appreciates the Army. Thilges is a unit supply specialist with the 316th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), a Army Reserve unit from Coraopolis, Pa. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Christopher Bigelow)
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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – A source has confirmed to News 4 that Bishop Richard Malone will disclose the names of all priests in the Buffalo Diocese who retired, were removed, or left the ministry following sexual abuse allegations involving children.
HAPPENING: A source confirms to @news4buffalo that @BishopRJMalone will tomorrow morning release the names of priests who retired, were removed, or left the ministry after sexual abuse allegations involving children — Callan Gray (@CallanGray4) March 19, 2018
Malone will release the names Tuesday.
The Plymouth 10K is taking place this weekend, with over 1,000 people set to take to the streets to participate in the annual race.
But if you're not running in this year's race, there are a number of great vantage points around the city where you can watch your loved ones sweat it out.
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Best places to watch
The footbridge where Embankment Road meets Cattedown Roundabout offers a great vantage point of runners in both directions of the road.
There are also two footbridges a couple of hundred yards apart, also on Embankment Road, where it meets Old Laira Road.
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If you're lucky enough to own, or know someone who lives in the block of flats/student accommodation overlooking Exeter Street, why don't you pop in for a cup of tea - in the warm - and get a great view of runners going in both directions.
Failing those mini-hacks, there are four other 'Viewing Points' dotted around the course:
March 19 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump was expected to address his administration's new plan to combat the opioid epidemic, including an effort to pursue the death penalty in some instances, Monday afternoon in Manchester, N.H.
He was scheduled to speak at 2:40 p.m. EDT at Manchester Community College.
On Sunday, Andrew Bremberg, the director of the White House Domestic Policy Council, said the plan would increase funds for treatment and impose harsher sentences for drug traffickers.
"The Department of Justice will seek the death penalty against drug traffickers when it's appropriate under current law," he said.
Trump's plan will also ask Congress to pass legislation that lowers the amount of illegal drugs needed to invoke federal mandatory minimum sentences for drug traffickers "who knowingly distribute certain illicit opioids that are lethal in trace amounts."
Survivors include his children, Tobey S. Douglas of Lehigh, Florida, Traci Dawn Norris LeMay, William Brooks Norris, and Chad Alyn Norris, six grandchildren, a brother, David LeRoy Norris and sister, Sadie Ann Tolle both of Indianapolis. Services will be private.
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Got a minute? Here’s your mid-day roundup of all your need-to-know news in fashion, beauty, entertainment, and beyond.
You have to see Shay Mitchell’s insane rope-ponytail if only because it probably weights one million pounds. [Instagram]
Jennifer Aniston wears a bikini, proves she’s still really hot. [Us Weekly]
A case for un-friending your ex on Facebook. [Refinery29]
American Girl will be releasing an American Boy doll this year. [Mic]
Take a peek at the coolest nail looks at NYFW. [Elle]
These six hobbies are proven to reduce anxiety so brb signing up for painting class. [Bustle]
Fashionista’s Alyssa Vingan Klein spoke with Hot Felon backstage at NYFW after evading two large body guards and the resulting interview is hilariously fantastic. [Fashionista]
The craziest stories on Reddit’s relationship thread will probably consume the next hour or so of your life. [The Cut]
Most people don't pronounce "croissant" correctly. Boyloso/Shutterstock
Many of us have had the experience of ordering something at a restaurant or a bar and completely butchering the name of the food or drink we wanted, or feeling so insecure in our abilities to pronounce the word that we resort to simply pointing to it on the menu.
To help people avoid embarrassing incidents at restaurants or bars, the Holiday Place put together a "dining dictionary" to help people pronounce food and drinks properly. Here's a guide to correctly pronouncing 30 food and drink names that are often mispronounced.
A full beard is one of the most common looks you'll see on a man these days.
But that doesn't mean it works well for everyone, as some face shapes just don't lend themselves to the style. If you're looking for a change, you might be curious about other styles you can get away with wearing.
Shaving company Braun has done extensive research on beard styles and face shapes to take the guesswork out of switching up your face hair.
The following are their suggestions. (Fair warning: some of them are a little out there, including chin straps).
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Workers convert the arena after a Dallas Stars hockey game in preparation for an NBA basketball game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Orlando Magic at American Airlines Center on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017, in Dallas. (Smiley N. Pool/The Dallas Morning News)
Editor's note: This story was originally published on February 11, 2017.
The Stars and Mavericks both played...and won...in Dallas at the American Airlines Center on Saturday night.
If you've ever wondered what it takes to transform the floor from ice to hardwood, Dallas Morning News photographer Smiley Pool has you covered. Here is a timelapse video of the entire process.
In anticipation of its new collaboration with vintage king Sean Wotherspoon, GUESS Jeans is giving a full preview of the wide range of T-shirts included in this set.
The tees are just a glimpse at a bigger collection, the GUESS Jeans U.S.A. Farmers Market, which will release at an event happening in the sunny state of California. The full collection is expected to include everything from jackets to hoodies, all incorporating vivid hues that bring to mind the golden era of Cross Colours.
While you wait for the entire Sean Wotherspoon x GUESS Jeans U.S.A. Farmers Market collection to arrive online starting May 5, preview the tees below with these official product shots:
Very recently, Mother Theresa, founder of the Missionaries of Charity nuns – the so-called Saint of the slums – was canonised by Pope Francis.
Mother Theresa did incredible work in India for almost 50 years, helping the ‘poorest of the poor’.
She died in 1997, was beatified in 2003 and canonised just over a week ago. To achieve sainthood under the rules of the Catholic church, two miracles must be attributed to the candidate.
In Mother Theresa’s case, in 2002, the Vatican officially recognised as a miracle the healing of an Indian woman’s cancer of the abdomen – and in 2008 the healing of a 42-year-old Brazilian man with a number of brain tumours. Scientifically inexplicable events occur – medical specialists were unable to explain how the cures happened in the two cases mentioned.
But – should the absence of a scientific explanation propel believers to uncritically endorse divine intervention as the cause of these events?
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The future of artificial intelligence might be bright. Computers that use lasers to carry out computation are showing that they can do complex algorithms faster and more efficiently than standard chips.
If the rate of progress continues they may be able to head off the impending crisis that threatens Moore’s Law, the idea that computing processing power doubles every two years, and herald a new type of computers that are cheaper, faster, and much less energy intensive.
Although similar claims have been made since the 1960s, the tide may finally be starting to turn, …
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Stansbury wrestler Logan Gustafson (center) reacts and is congratulated by Morgan opponent Antonio Nava after winning the 3A state championship in the 138-pound weight class. Gustafson defeated Nava in the final championship match with a 9-8 score.
“Mmokolodi” and “Mokwepa o montlong” hitmaker Charma Gal will welcome spring in style on 26th August at the Duck n Scrum in Orapa.
The event dubbed ‘Spring Fiesta’ will also feature artists such as T.H.A.B.O, Gouveia, DJ King, Timber and Ratie.
A VIP ticket is priced at P300 while general tickets sell for P100 or P120 at the gate.
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Police are appealing for witnesses following a robbery in Whitley Bay.
The incident happened at about 10.15am on Monday at the Original Factory Shop, Park View.
The suspect entered the store in possession of a knife. He then left the scene with a quantity of cash taken from the till.
Officers are carrying out enquiries and are appealing for witnesses to get in touch.
Inspector Rob Bosson, from Northumbria Police, said: “We appreciate there may be community concerns however, I want to reassure the public that this has been an isolated incident and police enquiries are being carried out
“We urge anyone with information to get in touch, even the smallest of detail may be helpful in our investigation.”
Police have arrested and charged a 53-year-old man on suspicion of robbery and he will appear in Newcastle Crown Court on February 27.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Northumbria Police on 101 quoting reference 276 290118 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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This group is for anyone living with dementia, short term memory loss, or simply for those who wish to keep their minds in healthy working order. On the second Wednesday of each month we meet for a chat, a chnace to reminisce and maybe join in a fun activity. On the fourth Wednesday of each month we have a lovaly sing-a-long with John Whalley. Family, carers and support workers are invited too.
John Goodman, left, and Roseanne Barr arrive at the Los Angeles premiere of "Roseanne" in Burbank, Calif., on March 23. Their show was canceled Tuesday by ABC after Barr’s racist tweet about former Obama senior adviser Valerie Jarrett. Associated Press
× Minnesota couple released on bond after lying about Loop robbery
CHICAGO — A tourist couple from Minnesota is free on bond after lying about a robbery on Lower Wacker Drive.
Katie Mager, 27, and Ryan Reiersgaard, 27, were arrested and charged after they admitted to fabricating a robbery and falsifying a police report, police said.
They told officers that on Thursday, three men approached them and took their property at knifepoint.
The couple said they had$20,000 worth of personal items stolen, including: a $12,000 engagement ring, a $3,000 suitcase purse, a $2,000 MacBook Air laptop, a $300 suitcase and an $150 iPad Mini.
Mager later admitted she faked the robbery story, and she apologized.
Their next court date is December 14.
Known for her unique sense of style, Pixie Lott never fails to “bring it” when it comes to the fashion department.
And the singer who is engaged to model Oliver Cheshire, 29, certainly made her mark at Coachella this year.
The star-studded festival is the place to be seen among the showbiz set, and Pixie certainly made sure she was noticed for all the right reasons.
The blonde bombshell, 27, has been flooding the official Pixie Lott Instagram page with a wealth of sizzling snaps during her time at the annual event.
Dylan Frittelli of South Africa strikes his ball on the 18th hole during the third round of the Maybank Championship golf tournament in Shah Alam, Malaysia, Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018. Sadiq Asyraf AP Photo
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - A Philadelphia man who fell into a sinkhole says he was putting traffic cones around it because he was worried about the safety of children playing outside.
Eugene Clark tells WCAU-TV (http://bit.ly/2wJ1NiG) he was near the sinkhole Saturday night when the asphalt gave way and he tumbled 10 feet (3 meters) into it.
The 58-year-old calls it a "shocking situation to be in."
Clark has injuries to his ankle, wrist and lower back. He says a city firefighter pulled him out about an hour later with his bare hands "like Hercules."
He says the water department recently came out to deal with other issues on the street but never fixed the sinkhole. The department says there appears to be a sewer line leak and they will look at the hole this week.
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New York Yankees starting pitcher CC Sabathia throws against the Los Angeles Angels during the first inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, June 13, 2017, in Anaheim, Calif. Chicago Cubs' Anthony Rizzo runs past New York Mets catcher Travis d'Arnaud after hitting a home run during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, June 13, 2017, in New York.
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Communities on the Navajo and Hopi Nations are bracing for what they say will be devastating economic fallout after the owners of a coal-fired power plant in Arizona decided to close the location. The decision announced Monday to close the Navajo Generating Station in 2019 could lead to the loss of hundreds of jobs, including at a coal mine that supplies fuel for the plant.
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ISLAMABAD (AP) - Pakistani officials say a retired army officer was lured to Nepal with a job prospect before being seized by Indian intelligence, which hopes to use him to secure the release of an Indian agent sentenced to death by Pakistan.
Two senior security officials said Tuesday that Indian agents abducted Lt. Col. Mohammad Habib, who went missing on April 6 after arriving in Nepal.
They say the abduction is aimed at pressuring Pakistan to release Kulbhushan Jadhav, an Indian naval officer convicted of espionage who was sentenced to death on April 10.
The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to brief reporters about the sensitive matter.
Indian officials did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
In late September, the body of a 23-year-old woman was found dismembered in a toolbox along the banks of the Vermilion River in Lafayette. Police later linked her death to a man who was shot and killed while trespassing naked in the backyard of a home on Fanny Street.
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The work week ends much as it started with sunny, mild and dry weather and a Friday high temp of 71.
Cooler temperatures and cloudy skies begin to move in Friday night. By Saturday morning expect light rain showers most falling after 11 a.m. Temperatures will be in the mid 60s for Saturday and Sunday.
GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — Authorities in Guatemala have raised by more than 130 the number of people officially missing from last month's deadly eruption of the Volcano of Fire.
The country's disaster agency says in a statement that the new figure is 332, up from 197 previously.
It said Wednesday that the revision followed a review of nearly 200,000 records and verifying lists of people living in shelters.
The Volcano of Fire is one of the region's most active, located to the southwest of Guatemala City.
Authorities have confirmed at least 113 deaths from the June 3 eruption, which sent superheated flows raging through small villages. Eighty-five of those bodies have been identified.
Delaney (ankle) will not play Tuesday against the Jazz, KL Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.
Tuesday will mark Delaney's seventh consecutive absence as he continues to deal with a sprained left ankle. With no timetable provided by the Hawks, he should be considered day-to-day with his next opportunity to play coming Thursday against the Kings.
JACKSON, Wyo. — Some parents in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, are upset that "shooting at (President Donald) Trump" was offered as a possible answer on a multiple-choice, online English test.
The Jackson Hole News & Guide reported Friday that the Jackson Hole High School quiz has since been taken down.
Teton County School District officials apologized and say they take threats of any kind seriously.
The quiz involved George Orwell's 1945 novel "Animal Farm" and asked why a character in the book orders that a gun be fired.
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RCMP are treating the death of Simon Grant, 64, as a homicide following an armed robbery at Louisiana’s BBQ Restaurant in northern Saskatchewan.
At around 10:55 p.m. CT on April 15, police were called to the La Ronge business at 503 Studer St. Upon arrival, officers found the owner of Louisiana’s BBQ Restaurant inside with serious injuries.
La Ronge RCMP officials said they believe masked men assaulted Grant and then fled with an undisclosed amount of cash.
READ MORE: Man, 27, found dead on outskirts of Turtleford, Sask.
He was taken to hospital in La Ronge and then airlifted to Saskatoon’s Royal University Hospital for treatment.
On Monday, Grant succumbed to his injuries.
The RCMP major crime unit – north is investigating with the help of forensic identification, police dog services and the office of the chief coroner.
Anyone with information is asked to contact La Ronge RCMP at 306-425-6730 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Football superstar Gareth Bale is bringing the best the world of golf has to offer to his home in Wales.
The Real Madrid forward is reportedly in the process of building three of the most popular holes in golf near his home in south Wales.
A recent aerial image revealed that Bale has started with TPC Sawgrass’ iconic par three 17th, that features an island green. Attention to detail is clearly important, as Bale’s version even has a fountain…
First look at Gareth Bale's replica of the signature par three, 17th at Sawgrass in his own back garden. pic.twitter.com/acXm7YmEZJ — GOLFNEWS (@golfnewsmag) October 2, 2017
Apparently Bale’s plans also include building versions of the eighth at Royal Troon, nicknamed the Postage Stamp due to its tiny green, as well as the 12th hole at Augusta National.
Bale is know as a single-figure handicap golfer and has featured a several celebrity golfing events.
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Russian athletes disqualified from the Olympics for life in the Sochi doping scandal will have their appeal verdicts announced on Thursday.
The Court of Arbitration for Sport says it will announce the 39 decisions from the Pyeongchang Olympics at 5 p.m. (0800 GMT) in South Korea.
Some Russians hope to be cleared to compete despite Olympic entries closing last weekend.
The urgent verdicts could be given without the judging panels' detailed reasons being published.
Two CAS panels heard the appeal cases last week in Geneva. They took testimony from Russian whistleblower Grigory Rodchenkov and World Anti-Doping Agency investigator Richard McLaren, who did not attend in person.
An International Olympic Committee disciplinary panel disqualified all 39 from the Sochi Games and imposed life bans from the Olympics.
Home Indiana Evansville Southbound Lanes Of I-69 Shut Down After Crash In Vanderburgh Co. August 14th, 2017 Britney Taylor Evansville, Indiana Pinterest
The southbound lanes of Interstate 69 are shut down after an accident in Vanderburgh County. The crash happened on I-69 at Boonville-New Harmony Road around 7:10 a.m.
Indiana State Police say a semi truck rear ended two vehicles. Southbound lanes are closed between Exit 19 and Exit 10 in Evansville due to this accident. Traffic is moving slowly.
Drivers are being diverted off of I-69 southbound at the crash site and back onto southbound I-69.
Drivers are asked to avoid the area, if possible.
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PNG's Immigration and Foreign Affairs Minister says he has no personal stake in attempts to deport two missionaries from the country.
Ezekiel Peter, the general secretary of the Gutnius Lutheran Church, claims internal church politics is behind an attempt by PNG's Immigration Department to deport Anton and Julie Lutz who are based in Enga Province, and have been active in combating sorcery related violence.
But Mr Pato says he has only signed removal orders in his capacity as Immigration Minister.
Meanwhile, he's defended the PNG Government's decision to deport New Zealand lay Catholic missionary Doug Tennent earlier this week, who'd been assisting landowners in their fight against a major Malaysian Oil Palm and logging company.
"All these persons who are removed, they're entitled to reapply to re-enter the country. So it's an administrative process," Mr Pato said.
STEUBENVILLE, Ohio — An Ohio judge who was shot outside his courthouse in August has returned to the bench and says he's glad to be back at work.
The Steubenville (STOO'-behn-vihl) Herald-Star reports Jefferson County Judge Joseph Bruzzese (bruh-ZEES') returned to his courtroom Thursday, handling arraignments and a sentencing.
Bruzzese was shot Aug. 21 while walking from his car to the courthouse in Steubenville, roughly 30 miles (48 kilometres ) west of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The judge was carrying a gun and fired back. A probation officer then shot and killed suspect Nate Richmond.
Bruzzese underwent surgery at a Pittsburgh hospital and has been recovering at home since late August.
A prosecutor has said investigators trying to understand what motivated the shooting were examining whether Richmond mistakenly thought Bruzzese had dismissed a lawsuit filed by Richmond.
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The BJP has fielded Ranchhodbhai Rabari from Patan constituency. Patan is General category constituency. Patan is one of the 182 assembly constituencies of Gujarat. It is located in Patan district. The constituency will have 300 polling stations.
In 2012 assembly polls, the number of electors for this seat was 271345. Desai Ranchhodbhai Mahijibhai of BJP won the seat in 2012 assembly elections with 67224 votes. Desai won the seat with 67224 votes while Congress' Jodhaji Galabji Thakor could secure 61353 votes. Former Gujarat CM Anandiben Patel is the only woman candidate to contest from Patan.
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JERUSALEM — Israel’s education minister is warning Lebanon following threats by Hassan Nasrallah, the leader of the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah.
Naftali Bennett, a member of Israel’s security cabinet, says any future attack by Hezbollah would be considered a “declaration of war by the Lebanese state” as a whole. He says Israel won’t operate “surgically” in the next war with the Shiite militia.
Bennett’s remarks to Army Radio on Monday follow Nasrallah’s threat Sunday to crush any Israeli force that enters Lebanon.
Israel and Hezbollah fought a month-long war in 2006. Hezbollah fired over 4,000 rockets at Israeli communities, while Israel bombed targets in southern Lebanon. About 1,200 Lebanese died, most of them civilians, as well as 44 Israeli civilians and 121 soldiers.
Today, the two neighbouring countries remain technically at war.
The first person locked up beyond their sentence under special anti-terror laws has been denied bail by a Sydney court.
Greg Ceissman was arrested on Friday under new powers which allow the detention of suspected radicalised inmates after their prison term expires or monitored in the community once released.
The 24-year-old was released from prison a week before his arrest after having served more than four years behind bars.
He allegedly converted to Islam in jail and plotted a terror attack on Marrickville Police Station.
Police claim he breached supervision orders by browsing the internet on a phone with undeclared internet applications Facebook, Skype and WhatsApp.
Prosecutors claim he also searched for a police academy and Goulburn jail.
Ceissman was denied bail when he appeared before Central Local Court via video link on Monday.
QUETTA - The stipends of 421 government employees have been stopped in Qilla Abdullah triggering uproar from employees organisations who have decided to stage street protests against the decision.
According to details, the Deputy Commissioner Qilla Abdullah Qaiser Khan Nasar issued a list containing names of 421 government officials from across the district who had been declared either surplus or bogus.
The United Employees Federation of Chaman reviewed list of employees whose salaries had been stopped upon declaring them bogus or surplus either.
The UEF spokesman blamed the inefficiency of education officers who had enlisted too those employees in the list who had retired earlier. The ghost employees are one of the most daunting challenges before the government in Balochistan.
Leclerc walked one batter during a scoreless ninth inning in Sunday's 2-1 loss to the Astros.
Since picking up a save July 23 and fueling speculation that he could be a regular part of the Rangers' unsettled closing situation, Leclerc has been used exclusively in non-save situations. Aside from a bumpy outing Friday in which he allowed three runs over two thirds of an inning, Leclerc has been generally solid since the All-Star break, likely keeping him in line as the top setup man to Alex Claudio. However, with Claudio performing even better than Leclerc over that time, it doesn't look as though manager Jeff Banister will consider a closing change any time soon.
WOODBURY – Thomas Owen McEvoy, 72, died March 10, 2017. He was born Nov. 11, 1944, and was a veteran of the Air Force.
Services with military honors will be at 3 p.m. on May 12 at Carmel Hill Cemetery, Bethlehem. Contributions to Munson-Lovetere Funeral Home. To view the obituary, visit munsonloveterfuneralhome.com.
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The suspects in the murder of a North Shore woman appeared in court Monday.
Stephen Brown, 23, and Hailey Dandurand, 20, were charged with several counts in connection with the murder of Telma Boinville, 51.
The North Shore woman was found dead in a vacation rental home on Ke Iki Road Thursday.
Both were charged with second-degree murder, burglary, and kidnapping.
Brown was also charged with a probation violation with a bench warrant. His bail was confirmed at $1 million. A judge denied his motion seeking release.
Dandurand had an additional charge of unauthorized possession of personal information. Her bail was confirmed at $500,000.
Boinville was a teacher at Sunset Elementary School, and had been helping a friend clean houses.
Her 8-year-old daughter was with her at the time of her murder, and was found tied up in the home.
Stay with KHON2.com for updates.
She was left to pick up the pieces. The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story premieres 1/17 on FX.
Essentially, Burger King managed to turn the horror film into an advert - with one very simple move.
At a pre-premiere screening in Germany, they waited until the last moments of the film before projecting the words “The moral is: never trust a clown” onto the screen.
As the credits rolled, audience members were confused… until the Burger King logo was then projected too.
The company’s dig at Ronald McDonald, their rivals’ iconic mascot, made for quite the PR stunt.
Watch it above.
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Amazon shares are diving as part of a broader tech sell-off on Tuesday.
All three major US indices are down, after the US 10-year treasury yield hit 3%.
Amazon shares are down more than 4% to an intraday low of $1,448.64 a share Tuesday, as part of a broader tech sell-off.
Amazon isn't the only FANG stock to drop Tuesday. Facebook is down more than 3.5%, while Alphabet is down 5%, as its better-than-expected earnings results were outweighed by its soaring costs. Netflix is down more than 3.5%, meanwhile.
All three major US indices are down Tuesday, after the US 10-year treasury yield hit 3%, worrying investors about a noticeable uptick in inflation.
Amazon is up 22.88% on the year.
Tom Holland and Zendaya teamed up to bring Spider-Man: Homecoming to Spain!
The duo stepped out at a photo call for the upcoming film on Wednesday afternoon (June 14) at Villa Magna Hotel in Madrid, Spain.
Zendaya looked stunning as always, but had one special accessory – Rihanna‘s shoes!
Last year, Rihanna gifted Zendaya with several pairs of shoes from her Manolo Blahnik collaboration and she’s been waiting for the perfect occasion to wear them.
“I told my mutha Ri I would slay in her Manolo pumps one day, I’ve been preparing for this day, I would never let her down,” Zendaya wrote on her Twitter.
We think Zendaya totally rocked them!
I told my mutha Ri I would slay in her Manolo pumps one day, I've been preparing for this day, I would never let her down. — Zendaya (@Zendaya) June 14, 2017
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NEW YORK — Veterans Joe Thomas, Antonio Gates and Vernon Davis are among eight finalist for the NFL's Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award.
Also announced Monday as finalists are Luke Kuechly, Haloti Ngata, Joe Staley, Josh McCown and Alex Smith.
The award, recognizes those who best demonstrate the qualities of on-field sportsmanship: fair play, respect for the game and opponents, and integrity in competition. The award was created in 2014 in honour of the founding owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Pro Football Hall of Famer Art Rooney Sr.
Staley (2015 and 2016), Smith (2014) and Kuechly (2015) have been finalists in the past.
A panel of former players selected the eight finalists from the 32 team nominees. The panel is comprised of Hall of Famer Curtis Martin, Warrick Dunn, Karl Mecklenburg and Leonard Wheeler.
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OSLO, April 5 Norway's deputy oil minister will meet top executives of China's biggest offshore oil producer CNOOC on Thursday to discuss possible cooperation ahead of the first visit by a Norwegian prime minister to China in a decade, officials said.
CNOOC, which operates the 140,000 barrels per day Buzzard field offshore UK via its subsidiary Nexen, said in 2010 it would be interested to come to Norway.
The row over the Nobel Peace Prize award to Chinese dissident Liu Xiaobo that same year froze relations between the two countries.
Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg will be in Beijing on April 7-10 to meet President Xi Jinping, Prime Minister Li Keqiang and other Chinese officials, in the first visit by a Norwegian premier since the countries resumed full diplomatic relations in December. (Writing by Gwladys Fouche, editing by Terje Solsvik)
altofts wildcat wrote: He is a good winger wouldn't I wouldnt break the bank to keep him.
If Johnstone can learn how to pass while he's running (he could have set Bish away on Sunday but passed to ground) I'd play him at centre with Bish on his wing.
DCI Roz Huntley (played by Thandie Newton) was brought in for an intense interrogation by AC-12 and was visibly struggling to use her injured arm.
The injury, which she obtained just weeks before when Tim (Jason Watkins) was killed, had become so badly infected that it looked as though gangrene might set in.
While the police officer could barely move her arm and looked ill, Ted Hastings (Adrian Dunbar) seemed completely unfazed by her behaviour and failed to notice her bloody wound.
Fans of the BBC series were left exasperated by the detectives failure to notice the major clue in the death of Tim.
MEXICO CITY — Mexico’s national security commissioner says respected journalist Javier Valdez was killed last year because of his work.
National Security Commissioner Renato Sales also said Tuesday at a brief news conference that the arrest of a suspect in Valdez’s killing was achieved without force. The government announced late Monday that a Sinaloa cartel member known by the nickname “Koala” was arrested in Tijuana.
Weeks before his murder, Valdez interviewed Damaso Lopez, who had been Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman’s right-hand man leading the Sinaloa cartel. At the time, Lopez was battling Guzman’s sons for control of the cartel.
Valdez’s colleagues and journalism advocates called on the government Tuesday to continue pursuing the mastermind of the May 15, 2017, slaying in the western city of Culiacan.
A person was killed after a shooting overnight near Wolfchase.
The shooting happened after 2 a.m. on Virginia Woods Place, near Misty Pine.
It's unclear what led up to the shooting.
The person was pronounced dead at the scene.
There is no suspect information at this time.
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Anderlecht's Lukasz Teodorczyk headbutts a dressing room door open after receiving a second yellow card for diving in his side's fiery 3-1 defeat by Charleroi in the Belgian First Division A on Sunday.
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Sometimes our expectations can be dramatically confounded. A little while ago, I was intrigued by an email that was headed "Don’t Ever Ring the Bell". Thinking it must be some sort of advice against whistle-blowing in the NHS, I opened it and found nothing of the sort – instead, it was news of a very interesting venture.
In this instance, "Don’t Ever Ring the Bell" an expression in the American military that means ‘never give up’. The phrase was adopted by the educator Nicholas Grogan as the title of a new type of summer camp for children in the UK. Concerned by our school system's focus on exam results, Nick realised that parents were wanting something which would give a broader perspective to their children’s developing years. So, in 2016, Don’t Ever Ring the Bell proffered a solution.
THE LATEST Panama earth tremors on January 27 and 31. with a magnitude of 6.6 and 5.6. have been followed by 30 aftershocks and a new quake could follow says The Institute of Goeciencias of the University of Panama (IGC),
The tremors, originated by the reactivation of a fault in the south of the province of Los Santos.
Néstor Luque, head of the National Seismological Network, said that the telluric movements have been produced by the clashes of the Nazca plates, indicating that there are no declared warnings.
” Replicas will continue due to the release of energy in the area, although in lesser quantity”. “It is not ruled out that another earthquake could be generated, but of a lower magnitude,” said the seismologist.
There were 560 seismic movements in the Azuero region in January.
Two teens who deputies said burglarized cars and stole one were arrested hours later thanks to some help from the community that was targeted.
Joe V. walked down the aisles of the Oregon Convention Center to preview an event that aims to help plan a special day in a couple's lives.
The Oregon Wedding Expo is back in Portland for Saturday and Sunday.
The show case is full of vendors, including venues and caterers, all eager to assist in a couple’s wedded bliss.
Fashion shows are also on the agenda for brides still needing to say yes to the dress.
Here come the brides! Getting ready to go live at the #oregonweddingshowcase on @fox12oregon pic.twitter.com/pHhZ8xJn7j — Joe Vithayathil (@JoeVFox12) October 6, 2017
Anyone interested in learning more about the event can visit OregonWeddingShowcase.com and advance tickets are available here.
Guests who buy advance tickets can use the code "wedding" to save $3 per ticket.
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Rob Gronkowski Screw Retiring! I'm Coming Back, Baby!
Rob Gronkowski Says He'll Return to Patriots for 2018 Season
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Gronk ain't done with the Patriots just yet!!
After months of speculation, Rob Gronkowski just officially announced he's returning to the New England Patriots for the 2018 season ... and NOT retiring.
"I met with coach today and informed him I will be back for the 2018 season with the Pats," Gronk said.
"I have been working out, staying in shape and feel great. Looking forward to another championship run. #bandsamakeherdance."
Remember, Gronk said he was going to contemplate his NFL future after the Pats lost the Super Bowl to the Eagles back in February.
There was some talk he would leave football and pursue a career in Hollywood or the WWE.
Guess those plans will wait. Tom Brady's gotta be happy ... if he decides to come back, too!
Senator Coburn kept his word on term limiting himself, but how do we get rid of those who don’t have the spirit of Cincinnatus — the career politicians and lifetime political appointees? He believes it is by an Article V convention.
Comcast Corp. said it is no longer pursuing an acquisition of several key media and entertainment assets from 21st Century Fox, leaving Rupert Murdoch’s media empire in position to finalize a deal with Walt Disney Co.
The Philadelphia-based cable and programming giant had approached 21st Century Fox about assets that included its international properties, movie and television studios, and some U.S. cable networks, The Wall Street Journal had previously reported, citing people familiar with the matter.
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Season 4 of Fortnite has arrived with a bang thanks to the game's much-touted meteor. Courtesy of Epic Games
BEIJING (AP) — The government of an oil city near China’s border with Russia says it is suspending an aluminum plant project following protests over pollution fears.
On Tuesday, more than 200 protesters faced off against dozens of police officers outside the Daqing government headquarters over the plant planned by aluminum producer Zhongwang Holdings Ltd. A resident reached by phone said that protests had been taking place since earlier this month.
The Daqing city government said in an online statement Wednesday that it had agreed with Zhongwang to suspend the project and would make a decision on whether to continue “based on a broad consensus of citizens.”
Local governments in China often announce suspensions to chemical and other projects following protests, and then quietly restart them months later.
It seems everyone is jumping on the health and fitness bandwagon these days yet many of the go-to "clean" foods we snack on aren't as healthy as they seem. Options are overwhelming and marketing can be deceiving and as this AskReddit thread shows, there are plenty of eats that we're mislead into believing are healthy.
Montana Rail Link confirmed approximately 30 coal cars derailed Sunday night in northwest Montana.
Bonner County Emergency Management says MRL told them the derailment happened at around 11:00 p.m. near Noxon, Montana. There were no injuries and the train was not hauling hazardous material, according to Jim Lewis with MRL.
The cause is under investigation and an estimated time for rail traffic to resume has not been determined at this time.
Crews expect the derailment to be fully cleared by Wednesday.
Several people who hung a banner calling for abolishing Immigration and Customs Enforcement from the Statue of Liberty's pedestal on the Fourth of July have been arrested, and authorities say a person is scaling the statue's base. (July 4) AP
SHANGHAI (AP) — The Latest on Auto Shanghai 2017 (all times local):
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Volkswagen has unveiled an electric crossover concept vehicle, the I.D. Crozz, on the eve of the Shanghai auto show.
The Crozz isn’t intended for sale, but VW says it has a top speed of 112 miles (180 kilometers) per hour and a range of 311 miles (500 kilometers) on one charge.
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Such range could help electrics win wider consumer acceptance by reducing “range anxiety,” or fear of running out of power without a charger nearby.
Volkswagen said earlier it will launch a pure-electric car in China next year. It joins General Motors, Ford and other automakers that have announced electric models for China as Beijing steps up pressure on the industry to develop alternatives to gasoline.
Barry Humphries' passion for collecting art began when he was a schoolboy with the purchase of a silk design for a fan by Sydney artist Thea Proctor. In an all-too-familiar scenario, Proctor didn't enjoy the recognition her long and accomplished career deserved. Working in design, theatre and ballet, her influence on 1920s cultural life was significant, yet when Humphries encountered her work again in the 1960s he was dismayed by her lack of fame and money.
Women footy players spent many years in a seemingly parallel universe to their more famous male counterparts, yet in just 12 months that situation has turned around thanks largely to the efforts of stars like Erin Phillips.
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An all-rounder like Proctor, Phillips' juggled family life with professional basketball and footy apparently with ease, with a best on ground performance in a premiership and the AFLW's inaugural best and fairest award.
Significant court rulings, the latest round of campaign finance reports and policies that might help combat the opioid epidemic were among the political topics that received attention this week.
Rob Schofield, of NC Policy Watch, and Becki Gray, of the John Locke Foundation, join WUNC Capitol Bureau Chief Jeff Tiberii about these and other topics in the week's political news.
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Dominican athlete, Keyon Burton, has earned his country its first gold medal at the 2017 FLOW Carifta Games which are being held in Curacao.
Burton achieved a throw of 62.14 metres to win the Boys Under 20 Javelin event held on Saturday.
Kalvin Marcus of Barbados (60.40m) took silver and Kevin Nedrick of Jamaica (58.33m) won the Bronze medal.
Dominica is being represented by eleven athletes at the games this year. They include Keyon Burton, Danelson Mahautiere, Cody Hamilton, Leon Hypolite, Kianna Benjamin, Keva Pierre, Fannie Gregoire Globensky, Treneese Hamilton, Tia George and Nathalie Roberts. The other competitors are Josh Toussaint and Shanee Angol.
The athletes are competing in 100, 200, 800 & 1000 metre track events as well as Long Jump, Shot Put, Javelin and Discus.
The Games end today, April 17.
Watch video of Burton during practice.
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MINNEAPOLIS — The road to the Super Bowl LII was not an easy one, and for the Eagles players who will take the field on Sunday vs. the New England Patriots, the journey did not begin back in Week 1. It didn’t begin in training camp, and it didn’t begin when they entered the league.
No, for each player, Sunday will represent a major life accomplishment, an achievement that will have earned with the help of many over their entire life.
Throughout the last two weeks, I have asked the Eagles’ players who they wanted to thank for helping them get to Super Bowl LII.
Here is a look at who has helped the players on this team get to the big stage on Sunday:
It was a close call for an Easter bunny dropping by an egg hunt in Corpus Christi.
Winning numbers drawn in 'All or Nothing Day' game
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "All or Nothing Day" game were:
01-03-04-07-10-11-14-15-18-20-23-24
(one, three, four, seven, ten, eleven, fourteen, fifteen, eighteen, twenty, twenty-three, twenty-four)
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Fresh acceleration lower today eventually broke below the base of thick daily cloud where the price showed strong indecision in past two days, forming double long-legged Dojis.
With broken cloud base (0.8520) now acting as strong resistance which should limit upside attempts, bears are looking for the neckline of H&S pattern that has formed on daily chart (0.8477) which lies just above strong support at 0.8468 (27 Jan trough).
Completion of H&S pattern and loss of 0.8468 pivot would look for 0.8432 (Fibo 76.4% retracement of larger 0.8302/0.8850 ascend).
Res: 0.8520; 0.8550; 0.8565; 0.8600
Sup: 0.8477; 0.8468; 0.8432; 0.8400
(CNN) Authorities in Bermuda have confirmed the death of a 19-year-old American student who went missing over the weekend.
Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police James Howard announced Monday that Mark Dombroski's body was found in a moat at Fort Prospect.
Howard said foul play has not been ruled out and forensic officers are examining the scene where the body was found.
"We extend our heartfelt condolences to the Dombroski family," Howard said during a news conference after the body was found.
Dombroski, a freshman at Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia, was a member of the rugby team and was on the island to compete in the 2018 Ariel Re Bermuda International 7s Rugby Tournament.
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Selena Gomez to drop new album in 2018, says work is in 'full motion'
Pop star Selena Gomez has confirmed that she has been working on her new album, which will be coming out next year.
Gomez released several singles in 2017, including 'Bad Liar', 'Fetish', and 'Wolves', but has not released a complete album since 2015's 'Revival'.
"There is no might, there is an album. And I think it's fair to say that people know the year I've had, and I've poured my heart into my music and I wanted it to be fresh. It wasn't really about charts for me or numbers.
"It was more just about what I could creatively do for my music. Yes, I can successfully say that my inspiration for this next album is in full motion and it will be very soon," Gomez said during an appearance on BBC's The Radio 1 Breakfast Show With Nick Grimshaw.
SpaceX launches super-computer to space station
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Chamber Music Milwaukee presents “Brass and Friends,” a concert primarily featuring brass with faculty Kevin Hartman, Greg Flint, and others.
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Police in New York City are at the scene of what they believe is a pipe bomb explosion at a bus terminal at Port Authority.
Multiple law enforcement agencies are at the scene, which they say is under control, with a possible suspect in custody.
Other agencies are monitoring the situation. For the latest updates, click here.
A Farmington Hills man, already a registered sex offender, learned he could spend 25 years in prison for producing child pornography, sentenced Monday in Detroit to federal prison.
Timothy Allen Fulgenzi, 38, pleaded guilty to that charge as well as a charge of transportation of a minor with intent to engage in criminal sexual conduct.
Acting U.S. Attorney Daniel Lemisch announced the sentencing, which was passed down by U.S. District Judge George Caram Steeh III.
In July of 2015, a national manhunt was conducted by police searching for a missing 15-year-old girl, whose family had learned was having a relationship with Fulgenzi. He fled with her, stealing a car in Northville, and was later found in Tennessee, after he had called police in Farmington Hills and denied she was with him.
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BERLIN CENTER, Ohio (WKBN) – Complete coverage of the High School Basketball Game of the Week between McDonald and Western Reserve.
The final score of Saturday afternoon’s game was McDonald 68, Western Reserve 51.
CALGARY, Alberta (AP) Corey Perry scored 1:30 into overtime and the Anaheim Ducks rallied from three goals down to beat the Calgary Flames 5-4 Monday night, taking a 3-0 series lead in the first-round series.
Perry’s sharp-angled shot deflected off several players and past Flames goalie Brian Elliott.
Shea Theodore had two goals, Nate Thompson had a goal and two assists, and Nick Ritchie also scored for the Ducks. Rickard Rakell, Kevin Bieksa and Hampus Lindholm each had two assists.
John Gibson gave up four goals on 16 shots before he was replaced by Jonathan Bernier in the second period. Bernier stopped all 16 shots he faced.
Sean Monahan had a goal and an assist, and Kris Versteeg, Sam Bennett and Michael Stone also scored for Calgary. Mikael Backlund and T.J. Brodie each had two assists, and Elliott finished with 22 saves.
Game 4 is Wednesday night.
ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill. (AP)  A 76-year-old man who prosecutors say used his reputation as an upstanding citizen to convince authorities 45 years ago that the crash that killed his wife was an accident has been convicted of first-degree murder in her death.
A Cook County jury on Monday found Donnie Rudd guilty of murder in the 1973 death of 19-year-old Noreen Kumeta Rudd in Barrington Hills, about 40 miles (65 kilometers) northwest of Chicago.
The jury deliberated for just three hours before delivering the verdict that made it clear they didn't believe the death was a tragic accident. Instead, jurors were swayed by the prosecutors' argument that Rudd, under intense financial pressure, married then killed Noreen Rudd to collect $120,000 in insurance money, then moved back in with a former girlfriend.
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Eberhaard van der Laan, the popular mayor of Amsterdam who ran the city with both a firm hand and compassionate touch, has died after a long battle with lung cancer. He was 62.
Amsterdam Municipality, which Van der Laan led for seven years before stepping down last month because of his failing health, said early Friday that Van der Laan died Thursday night.
In September, he wrote an open letter to all Amsterdam residents announcing he was setting aside his work. He closed the letter with a line that underscored his affection for both the city and its residents: "Take good care of our city and of each other. Farewell."
Following the announcement, hundreds of people gathered outside his official residence, a historic canal-side mansion, and applauded the mayor.
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BOSTON (AP)  Harvard University is teaming up with Google to reduce the use of harmful chemicals in building products and materials.
Organizers say the initiative announced Wednesday targets chemicals used in consumer products like furniture and carpets that science has shown have potential negative health effects.
The goal is to create a set of tools using the latest research to inform decisions by large institutions, purchasers and manufacturers with the hope of increasing demand for healthier alternatives. Organizers said there are more than 80,000 chemicals in use, some associated with long-term health and environmental problems.
The collaboration is an initiative of the Center for Climate, Health, and the Global Environment launched Wednesday at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
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'Oh, We Have To Do That Now?': These Couples Are About To Get Undressed
Later, clothing.
In a sneak peek of MTV's brand-new series Undressed, two couples are instructed to shed their garments -- mere moments after meeting. And understandably, this prompts some interesting reactions.
"Usually I would have a conversation with the person before this happens but not the conversation while it's happening," Jake reveals in the video above.
And what's his date's take?
"Undressing a stranger is awkward at first, but if you're doing it with the right person, I think you can start to laugh," she states.
But how does the other pair react? Watch the clip to hear their opinions -- and don't miss the premiere of Undressed on Wednesday, August 16 at 11/10c.
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) -- Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy likes how the team's young players are performing in minicamp.
McCarthy said before Wednesday's workouts that the reps are critical for the young players. He singled out a few Packers including cornerback Damarious Randall, who McCarthy says has been outstanding this offseason.
Randall, who is entering his third NFL season, was one of a number of cornerbacks plagued by injuries last season. He's practicing at the nickelback position during offseason workouts.
Green Bay beefed up its secondary in the offseason with the return of veteran Davon House, as well as adding defensive backs Kevin King and Josh Jones in the draft.
The three-day minicamp wraps up on Thursday.
April 5 Contagious Gaming Inc
* Contagious Gaming announces restructuring of its European operations
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White House deputy secretary Raj Shah repeatedly told CNN's Erin Burnett that Trump still has confidence in Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, after the President refused to say whether he would dismiss the top Justice Department official overseeing the Russia investigation.
The Collective of Catholics at the center of the marches in the Democratic Republic of Congo has called on the UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres to strengthen the role of the UN mission ahead of the December scheduled elections.
The coordinating committee in a letter to the UN said, it has halted all protests until April 30.
This truce , the organization said should enable authorities in Kinshasa to put in place a conducive political environment for the December 23 elections.
The Collective of Catholics is also calling for the release of political prisoners,the lifting of bans on demonstrations by political opponents and civil society groups, as well as an end to duplication of political parties.
The collective also wants renewal of Monusco’s mandate, the strengthening of its role in the electoral process as well as logistical support for the organization of a credible and reliable elections.
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Morehouse College can add another accolade to its belt following another championship win for the debate team.
The team brought home their third consecutive state title win when they triumphed at the GPDA State Finals.
Morehouse out-performed some of Georgia's top debaters including Georgia Tech, Valdosta State, and the University of Georgia.
The team will recently competed at the Pan-American University Debating Championship in Los Angeles, March 10-12.
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"We played this song two nights ago not having any idea that it might be played again," frontman Eddie Vedder told the crowd, "or the next time we played it, it would be different.
"We get to play this song with a hometown hero and someone I'm just going to meet right now," as Hamilton walked to center stage to shake the singer's hand. "Tom Hamilton, everybody!"
"I am so proud to see how my hometown has welcomed these guys," said Hamilton. "I mean two nights at Fenway unbelievable." Check out the video and read more here.
Iowa senior lineman Keegan Render has been named to the Rimington Trophy Preseason Watch List, the Boomer Esiason Foundation announced today.
The Rimington Trophy is awarded to the nation’s premier center in college football and is presented annually by the Boomer Esiason Foundation.
Render started in all of Iowa’s 13 games in 2017. The Indianola, Iowa native saw action at center, right guard, and left guard last year, while playing in every offensive down in five of 13 games. Render was part of two 50-point offensive outputs, as the Hawkeyes gained 487 yards of total offense against Ohio State and 505 yards of total offense against Nebraska.
The Rimington Trophy winner will be announced on Jan. 12, 2019, at the Rococo Theatre in Lincoln, Nebraska. The center with the most first team votes will be determined the winner.
Render and the Hawkeyes open their season on Sept. 1 against Northern Illinois.
PINKHAM’S GRANT, N.H. (AP) – New Hampshire Fish and Game officials are calling a search for a Massachusetts hiker a waste of time, money and resources after he was found at a luxury hotel.
Officials say 70-year-old Christophe Chamley had a medical condition that added to the sense of urgency when he was reported missing by his wife early Monday.
Rescue teams were brought up to the top of Mount Washington via a snowcat operator and a National Guard helicopter was used to look for Chamley. Hours later, Chamley contacted his wife from the Mount Washington Hotel.
Officials say he told them that he’d sent his wife a message informing her of his plans, but she did not receive it.
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Drummond Road, between Crawford Street and Sheldon Avenue, has been temporarily closed as the city repairs a water main break in the area.
City hall advises water may be slightly discoloured and off taste after the interruption, but should disappear shortly after resuming use of the water. Running the cold water tap only should help resolve the problem.
For more information, call the Niagara Falls Service Centre at 905-356-1355.
An unmoving woman fell from an SUV into an intersection. The driver calmly picked her up and drove off
Firefighters on scene at 693 Park Street after a commercial kitchen fire.
Firefighters responded to a 2-alarm fire at a restaurant kitchen in Hartford storefront Wednesday morning.
Fire officials said they were notified by a pedestrian of a fire at 693 Park Street around 4:48 a.m. That pedestrian saw smoke and walked down to the fire department, which was just two buildings away, so crews were able to respond quickly.
When firefighters arrived they found heavy smoke coming from the building.
Capt. Raul Ortiz of the Hartford Fire Department said the fire started in the kitchen at Mar Y Tierra restaurant and spread to two other connected storefronts.
As of 5:20 a.m. crews reported the fire was under control, Ortiz confirmed.
No injuries were reported. The fire was contained to the Mar Y Tierra Kitchen, but two other stores sustained smoke damage.
Fire officials are investigating the cause.
The third annual Kennedy Center Autism SpectRUN has been set for Sept. 10, beginning at Jennings Beach in Fairfield. Participants are asked to dress in as many colors as possible as they run, walk or stroll along the route through Fairfield’s beach community.
The event is scheduled to start at 8:30 a.m. when children take part in a noncompetition children’s run where every participant is a winner. Then, it will be warm-up exercises before the actual run begins at 9 a.m. There will be two routes — a 5K timed race for runners and walkers and a mile-long stroll for those who might be a bit less competitive. There also will be free games, face painting, a bounce house and more for
the youngsters.
The funds, that are raised will support The Autism Project. More information at kc-autism.org.
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Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., asks a question of Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg as he testifies before a joint hearing of the Commerce and Judiciary Committees on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, April 10, 2018, about the use of Facebook data to target American voters in the 2016 election. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Thieves hit the Brentwood home of singer Alanis Morissette, getting away with some $2 million worth of jewelry, according to police.Officials say the burglars broke into the house last Thursday and removed a safe which contained $2 million worth of jewelry and other items.Morissette was not home at the time.The house appears to be in a secured area behind a tall fence.Police do not have a description of any suspects.Morissette joins other celebrities hit by burglars in the past few months, including Nicki Minaj and former Laker Derek Fisher. This is the second major financial hit the singer has taken recently. Last month, her business manager admitted to embezzling $4.8 million from Morissette.
Police are dealing with a serious road traffic collision in Ballyclare.
A PSNI spokesperson said: “Police are dealing with a serious road traffic collision on the Collin Road, Ballyclare.
“Fire Service and ambulances in attendance. The road is currently closed. Avoid area if possible. Local diversions only in place.”
There are no further details at this stage.
Investigators continue to dig up information on the Las Vegas shooter including a possible double life. Security expert Ross McLean weighs in on some disturbing new developments regarding the shooter.
You remember Corey Feldman as one of the 80s biggest child stars from films like “The Goonies,” “The Lost Boys,” “Gremlins” among others & he’s released music sporadically since 1992. Last year, he unveiled a new album & stage show called “Angelic 2 The Core”.
It’s…an interesting project.
Corey Feldman @cdogg22 June 17 at Mystic Theatre! Tickets ➡️link in bio #coreyfeldman #mystictheatre #petaluma #northbay A post shared by Mystic Theatre (@mysticpetaluma) on Apr 17, 2017 at 8:58am PDT
Corey & the Angels made headlines last year for the bizarre performance they delivered on “The Today Show,” which if you haven’t seen before – you really should.
You can see that on tour at the following stops:
June 15 @ The Cornerstone in Berkeley
June 16 @ The Catalyst Club in Santa Cruz
June 17 @ The Mystic Theatre in Petaluma
See you there?
WASHINGTON—The Federal Reserve said it would raise short-term interest rates and spelled out in greater detail its plans to start slowly shrinking its $4.5 trillion portfolio of bonds and other assets this year.
Fed officials said they would increase their benchmark federal-funds rate on Thursday by a quarter percentage point to a range between 1% and 1.25% and penciled in one more increase later this year if the economy performs in...
The band's first major trek with new lineup additions Deacon Frey and Vince Gill delivered a 28-song set over the two-hour, 40-minute show, according to the Indy Star.
The Eagles showcased material recorded throughout their career - from their self-titled 1972 debut to the band's last studio recording, 2007's "Long Road Out Of Eden."
The setlist mirrored much of the group's "An Evening With" show in recent years, but did include a few surprise additions, including live rarities "I Don't Want To Hear Anymore" (first time since 2011) and "Victim Of Love" (first since 2002), and covers of J.D. Souther's "How Long", Tom Waits' "Ol' 55", and Gill's own "Next Big Thing."
The Eagles 2018 tour, which mixes arena and stadium dates, is scheduled to run into late October. Check out video from the tour kick off here.
Building EW’s Electrical Pyramid each year is always an interesting exercise for EW’s editors because it allows us to incorporate any changes in the individual channels of distribution into what become one of the most popular resources for analyzing the electrical wholesaling industry. While we don’t usually see many major variations from one year to another in EW’s Electrical Pyramid, we often get questions from readers about the various
May 3 CSG Systems International Inc:
* CSG Systems International reports results for first quarter 2017
* Q1 non-gaap earnings per share $0.62
* Q1 gaap earnings per share $0.62
* Q1 revenue rose 3 percent to $192.5 million
* CSG Systems International Inc sees 2017 revenues $765 - $785 million
* CSG Systems International Inc sees 2017 gaap eps $1.93 - $2.09
* CSG Systems International Inc sees 2017 non-gaap EPS $2.45 - $2.59
* CSG Systems International Inc sees 2017 non-gaap adjusted EBITDA $171 - $179 million
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Prince Charles and his wife Camilla will make a four-day royal visit to help celebrate Canada's 150th anniversary of Confederation.
Gov. Gen. David Johnston announced on Tuesday that the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall will visit the capital region, Ontario and Nunavut from June 29 to July 1.
"We are pleased they are joining in the sesquicentennial festivities, and look forward to Canadians having the opportunity to showcase the very best that our country has to offer," Johnston said in a statement.
It will mark the 18th visit to Canada for Prince Charles and the fourth visit for Camilla. In May 2014, the royal couple visited Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Manitoba.
More details on the the 2017 Royal Tour will be released later by the heritage department.
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HAMILTON, Mo – U.S. Route 36 will close daily after the first of the year in Hamilton.
Crews from the Missouri Department of Transportation will close all lanes of eastbound U.S. Route 36 at Route 13 for bridge maintenance. The road will be closed from approximately 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 pm. Monday through Friday, weather permitting, beginning Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017. Motorists will be rerouted up and over the ramps at Route 13. It will take approximately one month to complete the project.
All work is weather dependent and schedules are subject to change.
MoDOT encourages all motorists to slow down, buckle up, eliminate distractions and drive safely to ensure everyone is able to Arrive Alive.
With Labour divided more than ever, Reid told the 67-year-old politician that he was “universally unpopular” among his own members.
“You haven’t had a great result in elections and the Tories have a 21 point lead, which is historical, how are you going to turn this around?” she asked.
Jeremy Corbyn fired back: “We’ll put policies into action. More people are starting to understand we don’t have to have these levels of austerity and poverty in Britain.”
Piers Morgan, 54, waded in to compare Corbyn’s unpopularity to that of Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger.
Fire Engulfs 24-floor Residential Tower in London
A 24-floor West London Tower block was engulfed by fire on Wednesday. Fire fighters are battling the massive flame in the Grenfell Tower, Kensington which began at about 1AM. According to London Ambulance service, 30 patients have been taken to five hospitals in the wake of the accident. Our latest statement on the #NorthKensington tower […]
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A SWAT team was on the scene at Conley Place and Grovers Road in St. Lucie County on Monday, March 19, 2018. CONTRIBUTED VIDEO BY LAURA LUCAS
BEDFORD, Pa. — A former Pennsylvania district attorney accused of tipping off female drug dealers and giving them lenient treatment in exchange for sex has pleaded guilty to corruption charges.
Former Bedford County district attorney William Higgins entered his plea Wednesday, according to Attorney General Josh Shapiro.
Higgins resigned in early April after the charges were filed, saying in a statement that he’d been accused of conduct “unbecoming of a district attorney” and “unbecoming of a husband and father.”
Police said Higgins also revealed the names of confidential informants to female drug dealers with whom he was having sex, or to their friends and associates.
He pleaded guilty to 31 counts, including official oppression.
The 43-year-old Republican was sworn into office in 2004 as the state’s youngest district attorney.
Oct 5 (Reuters) - Altice Usa Inc
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UNION TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WYTV) – A man from New Castle was charged with aggravated assault after police say he fought with a Pennsylvania State Police trooper.
According to a police report, the incident began at a local tavern where police were called to a disturbance involving Mark Reno, 52, of New Castle.
When officers arrived, Reno had left the bar and went home. Police went to his house on Crestwood Drive to question him when they said he became irate and started fighting with a trooper.
Police said a struggle ensued and Reno kicked the trooper several times and attempted to get a friend at the house to retrieve a handgun. The friend did not get the gun.
The trooper sustained minor injuries.
Reno was charged with aggravated assault on a police officer, making terroristic threats, simple assault and resisting arrest. He is being held in the Lawrence County Jail on $50,000 bond.
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KASILOF, Alaska (AP) — Alaska State Troopers say a man made a fake 911 call about shots fired to try to divert a trooper who was pursuing his pickup truck.
Clayton Nelson of Kasilof (kah-SEE-lawf) is charged with felony eluding, reckless driving, terroristic threatening and other charges.
Troopers say Nelson was wanted on an outstanding felony warrant.
A trooper Saturday attempted to stop Nelson, who drove off and was apprehended after a pursuit.
Investigators determined Nelson made a false 911 call while being pursued.
Spokeswoman Megan Peters says Nelson called from his truck to report shots fired at a business not within the trooper’s patrolling area.
A message left with the Kenai public defender’s office was not immediately returned.
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This version corrects that that one 911 call was made, not multiple calls.
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Sonya Kunkel of BMO in conversation with Rotman School's Tiziana Casciaro. Noon-1 pm. $25 (includes the session and light lunch). See website for more info and to pre-register.
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PENDLETON, Ore. (AP) — Portland General Electric says it’ll determine whether Oregon’s last remaining coal-fired power plant can run entirely on biomass in the next couple of months.
The East Oregonian reports PGE had planned to conduct a test burn at the Boardman plant using woody debris by the end of December. But the test has been delayed due to the utility having to keep up with an increased electricity demand brought on by winter weather.
PGE spokesman Steve Corson says the full-day biomass test burn will now be held sometime in the first quarter of the year.
The utility has been looking into whether the coal plant can run on an alternative source of fuel, instead of installing costly emissions upgrades.
The facility faces closure if PGE can’t decide on an alternative fuel source by 2020.
Grossman is not in the lineup against the Brewers on Wednesday, Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Grossman will remain on the bench for a second straight afternoon as Max Kepler, Jake Cave and Eddie Rosario man the outfield during Wednesday's matinee affair. Through 69 games this year, Grossman is hitting .237/.320/.351 with four home runs and 25 RBI.
WWE set to start a romantic angle?
Dave Meltzer has since speculated on the Wrestling Observer Radio that this could be the beginning of a romantic angle between Corey Graves and Bayley and this could be how WWE allow Bayley’s character to move forward now that she has been taken out of the title picture.
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Check out these businesses that became wildly successful -- despite turning down their 'Shark Tank' offers.
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On ABC's Shark Tank show, entrepreneurs present their golden idea to a panel of business-savvy individuals. The entrepreneurs' goal is to get at least one of the sharks to fund them, and the shark's goal is to find a potentially good investment and own a piece of the business.
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Defense Secretary James Mattis on Wednesday confirmed to lawmakers that President Trump has given him authority to set troop levels in Afghanistan, but said any new additions to U.S. forces there haven’t been decided.
“At noon yesterday, President Trump delegated to me the authority to manage troop numbers in Afghanistan,” Mattis said in his opening remarks at a Senate Appropriations defense subcommittee hearing.
Mattis said the decision does not immediately change U.S. troop levels, now at 8,400 in Afghanistan, and the decision does not signal a broader change in military strategy there.
Mattis added that the Pentagon is working on a broad Afghanistan policy to be sent to Trump in several weeks. He added that the troop levels will be consistent with Trump’s “strategic direction and foreign policy.”
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Utility work to impact traffic on Hill Country Drive
Traffic on Hill Country Drive will be slowed next week while Kerrville’s utility construction department makes improvements to underground utilities. …read more
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Scientists have been watching ‘Oumuamua, the first known interstellar asteroid, with fascination since it landed on their screens in October. And beginning on Wednesday, a team will be studying it in search of something that would make the object even more groundbreaking: signals indicating it is in communication with extraterrestrial intelligent life. That decision is based…
Oakbank RCMP are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing girl.
She was reported missing on May 23rd at 6 p.m.
Police said the 16-year-old girl has not been seen since May 24. Her last known location was in the Regent Avenue area in Winnipeg.
RELATED: Manitoba RCMP searching for The Pas resident
Dakota Hunter is 5’8″, 140 pounds, with brown eyes, long brown hair and a red birth-mark on the front of her neck.
She was last seen wearing a daisy print t-shirt, a grey hooded sweatshirt and black pants.
Police said Hunter often frequents the University of Winnipeg and the Forks.
#rcmpmb seeking the public’s assistance in locating Dakota Hunter. She was last seen on May 24 on Regent Avenue in Winnipeg. Have info? Call Oakbank RCMP at 204-444-3391 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. pic.twitter.com/IBW7XaBN1p — RCMP Manitoba (@rcmpmb) May 30, 2018
Anyone with information is asked to call the Oakbank RCMP at 204-444-3391 or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
The US is retaliating against Russia by forcing its consulate in San Francisco to close and scaling back its diplomatic presence in Washington and the Big Apple.
The State Department said the move was in response to the Kremlin forcing a hefty cut in US diplomatic staff in Moscow.
Spokeswoman Heather Nauert said the move brings the US and Russia into “parity” — with each having three consulates in the other country.
Moscow forced the cut in American diplomatic staff earlier this year in retaliation for US sanctions, a move that cut the diplomatic staff by 755 people.
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson had said the US would respond by September.
The Russian offices must close by Saturday.
The order affects Russia’s “chancery annex” in Washington and a “consular annex” on the Upper East Side in New York.
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The Ernst Russ Group has successfully completed another transaction and acquired two container ships with capacities of 2,450 TEU and 2,785 TEU and an average age of just under 12 years.
Global Transportation & Logistics provided financing to Ernst Russ. Purchase price for the two container ships is undisclosed.
The transaction was structured and carried out by Ernst Russ Maritime Management GmbH & Co. KG as the maritime asset manager of the Ernst Russ Group.
A company within the northern German maritime cluster has been given responsibility for the technical management of the ships. Another experienced partner will be in charge of chartering.
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If you aren’t in the holiday spirit quite yet, allow Brett Young to help you out.
Related: Brett Young Gets Over Heartbreak In ‘Like I Loved You’ Video
The country crooner shared his version of “O Holy Night” and the accompanying music video.
Young spent a majority of 2017 on Lady Antebellum’s You Look Good Tour and is currently on the road on his own Caliville Tour.
Check out Brett’s take on the holiday classic below.
FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Volkswagen’s (VOWG_p.DE) Financial Services arm on Monday said it faced a risk from declining residual values on German diesel-engined cars of around 100 million euros ($123.23 million), the division said.
VW Financial Services said it is targeting 2018 operating profit on a par with last year’s record result of 2.46 billion euros, its finance chief said on Monday.
The division said it is planning to increase its portfolio of credit, leasing and insurance contracts to 30 million by 2025 from 19.7 million at present.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio — Columbus defenceman Zach Werenski will miss the rest of the post-season because of a broken cheekbone.
The Blue Jackets announced the decision Monday, one day after the 19-year-old rookie took a puck to the face on a shot by Pittsburgh’s Phil Kessel that opened a gash on his right cheek in the second period.
He played a couple shifts in the third period with a full facemask, but his eye swelled shut and he had to sit out the rest of the game. He tweeted a photo of his face after the game that showed his eye nearly swollen shut.
Pittsburgh won the game 5-4 in overtime for a 3-0 lead in their first-round series. Game 4 is Tuesday night.
Carras graduates from DePauw
Kharissa Carras, of Midland, along with 472 classmates, became the 179th graduating class of DePauw University. The undergraduates were awarded their degrees during the program that took place in Holton Memorial Quadrangle on May 20. Carras was awarded a bachelor of arts in biology.
One of the most iconic soul singers of all time, and one who proved the model for decades worth of soul and R&B singers who followed in her career footsteps, Diana Ross will return to Milwaukee for a show this summer. The former Supremes legend will play the BMO Harris Pavilion at the Summerfest grounds on Friday, July 14 at 7 p.m. as part of her "In The Name of Love" tour, the venue announced this morning.
Tickets go on sale Friday, April 28 at noon, following a pre-sale that begins Wednesday, April 26 at noon. For more information, visit the venue's website.
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Three escape serious injury in Dukes accident
Three people escaped serious injury Tuesday afternoon when their vehicles collided in Dukes in St Thomas.
Melissa Clarke, 37, of Content, St Thomas, the driver of a blue Toyota Ceres, told Barbados TODAY she was on her way to pick up her child from school and husband from work when the accident occurred.
While she escaped injury, her vehicle was extensively damaged.
The second vehicle, a brown Nissan X-Trail was also extensively damaged.
The identity of the driver and passenger of that vehicle could not be immediately ascertained.
What is the Schengen area and is the UK in it?
Travelling to Europe will change in the next few years, after Britain decided to vote in favour of Brexit and, thus, to leave the EU.
The changes are unknown, and the effect of Brexit on the travel and tourism industry will only be revealed with time; currently airlines including Ryanair have threatened to cancel flights from the UK if a hard Brexit is agreed upon.
During the talks, ministers both at home and in Brussells have discussed the Schengen area.
What is the Schengen area and is the UK included in it?
The Schengen area is a term used to describe 26 states within Europe which all signed the Schengen Agreement in 1985.
How to keep drugs out of neighborhoods was the focus of a meeting with Wausau residents and landlords.
Dozens of people showed up Monday including police officers and a real estate agents. They say it's important to screen potential tenants.
This includes looking at Wisconsin circuit court records, checking social media accounts, and asking for non-family references.
City officials say this meeting happened out of growing concern for the community.
"A local landlord came and said 'you know what, we haven't had any problem. We've had pretty good luck, but others in the neighborhood apparently aren't screening as they should, so maybe we should help them out,' " said City of Wausau Alderman Pat Peckham.
Police say if other neighborhood groups would like to hold similar presentations, they are open and willing to doing so.
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AP Headline: "All of a sudden, SC governor’s race set to have incumbent in 2018"
An office move gets a little more complicated when you're Congressman Joe Wilson, "probably one of the most notorious collectors," says the P&C. Source: P&C
State archivists are hoping for $200,000 to help restore state constitutions. Source: P&C
$38 million: The total amount the State Ports Authority will net for its Cooper River offices when they're sold to a California-based hotel developer. Source: P&C
As efforts to revamp Medicare continue, Charleston is one of the test markets for a new approach to cardiac care. Source: AP
From Tent City to I-526, Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg reflects on his first year in office succeeding Mayor Joe Riley. Source: P&C
A few new state laws went into effect on Jan. 1, 2017, including tweaks to the North-South Carolina border. Source: The State
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Fox 2 and KPLR 11 are honoring local heroes who dedicate their lives to saving others with our "Proud to Serve" award.
Tonight's recipient is Ferguson police officer, Greg Casem.
After serving in the military and meeting his wife, he moved to St. Louis. He's spent more than 30 years serving his community. Officer Casem and his "K-9" partner, Officer Aanak have seen the City of Ferguson through tough times. But it is the people of Ferguson who keep him loving his job.
Tonight, we honor Officer Casem with our ‘Proud to Serve’ award of $250.00 from Imo`s Pizza and $500 from Art Van Furniture for his decades of service to the residents of Ferguson.
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YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 3, ARMENPRESS. Nearly 60 flights have been cancelled or delayed in three Moscow airports due to bad weather conditions, Interfax reported.
29 flights have been delayed in Sheremetyevo airport, 13 in Vnukovo.
12 flights were delayed and 14 more cancelled in Domodedovo airport.
The website of Armenia International Airports reported that 7 flights bound to Moscow are scheduled for February 3 as of 14:50.
Three flights from Zvartnots airport to Domodedovo have been delayed, while the remaining are unchanged.
Strong wet snow and strong winds have been forecast for Moscow.
ST. PAUL, Minn. (WCCO) — A bill to legalize online fantasy sports betting in Minnesota unexpectedly failed in the Minnesota House on Tuesday.
After the vote, critics said the rush to legalize the popular past time is coming from major corporations.
“I’m not hearing support for this bill from any of my constituents, not one. And the silence is deafening. And the reality is, this is swamp water,” Rep. Steve Drazkowski of Mazeppa said.
The bill would have set up regulations for online fantasy sports betting. It is not officially legal in Minnesota, but there’s no law against it either.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee coach Jeremy Pruitt says linebacker Darrin Kirkland Jr. has changed his mind and will be staying with the Volunteers.
Kirkland shared on social media last week that he was leaving Tennessee after graduating with two years of eligibility remaining.
But Pruitt told reporters Tuesday at the Southeastern Conference meetings in Destin, Florida, that he met Kirkland over the weekend with the linebacker now excited to stay at Tennessee.
Kirkland made 10 starts and had 66 tackles as a freshman in 2015, but injuries limited him in 2016 and prevented him from playing at all last year. He made six starts and had 45 tackles in 2016 but missed five games with a high ankle sprain. He sat out the entire 2017 season with a knee injury.
The Police in Niger has announced the arrest of 21 suspected cattle rustlers and kidnappers terrorising residents across state.
The Spokesman of the command, DSP Bala Elkalla, said this in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Minna.
According to him, the command also recovered 477 cattle, 90 sheeps and various dangerous weapons from the suspects.
He said the suspects would be charged to court as soon as investigation is completed.
Elkalla assured residents that the command was adopting proactive measures to end the activities of cattle rustling, kidnapping and other forms of criminal activities in the state.
David Lahr, a longtime department employee, has served for the last five years as assistant director of the division. Department Commissioner Lindsay Kurrle says Lahr was integral in two very large Workforce Development reorganizations that successfully mitigated federal cuts to the division, and produced the footprint the department uses today to deliver training and assistance services.
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MALDEN (CBS) – One person was found dead and another was rushed to the hospital after an overnight fire at a home in Malden.
Firefighters were called to the apartment complex on Perkins Avenue around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Dep. Fire Chief Greg Cavalieri said there were heavy flames when they arrived, but they knocked them down fairly quickly.
When they went inside, they found two people.
“One of the victims was located on the first floor and the second victim was located in the doorway of the second floor bedroom,” Cavalieri told reporters.
One was dead, the other was taken to the hospital in critical condition.
No names have been released.
Cavalieri said they have no idea what caused the fire or where it started.
No other information is available at this point in the investigation.
The Foothills Audubon Club will be having its first program of 2017 on Monday, Jan. 9 at 7:00 p.m. at the Berthoud Community Center located at 248 Welch Avenue, Berthoud, Colorado.
One of the final installments in the PLANET EARTH series, this segment entitled Saving Species examines the conservation efforts taking place across the globe to preserve our planet’s wildlife and biodiversity. Experts from such organizations such as the World Wildlife Fund, Friends of the Earth, Nature Conservancy, Ocean Alliance, World Conservation Union and the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust weigh in with the filmmakers of PLANET EARTH on the strategies of conservation entities and local populations throughout the world.
As they note, “Saving the wilderness, saving ecosystems, saving the planet, and saving humanity all have to start somewhere.”
After the program, refreshments will be served. This event is free and open to the public, all ages are welcome!
For more information, please call (970) 980-7932 or (970) 613-0966.
Eovaldi (elbow) threw a 25-pitch bullpen session Tuesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
The right-hander seems to be ahead of his original 8-10 week timetable for return. Eovaldi is aiming for a late-May return, but there's a chance he could return even sooner if he continues to overachieve in his rehab program.
Motilal Oswal has come out with its fourth quarter (January-March) earnings estimates for the Cement sector. The brokerage house expects Ramco Cements to report net profit at 148.5 crore down 0.9% quarter-on-quarter.
Net Sales are expected to increase by 6.3 percent Q-o-Q (up 1.8 percent Y-o-Y) to Rs 996.1 crore, according to Motilal Oswal.
Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) are likely to fall by 1.1 percent Q-o-Q (down 14 percent Y-o-Y) to Rs 265.9 crore.
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Fresno police Chief Jerry Dyer explains events that led to 16-year-old boy being shot by officer
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A number of other equities analysts have also issued reports on WES. Barclays PLC increased their price objective on Western Gas Partners, from $45.00 to $48.00 and gave the stock an "overweight" rating in a report on Monday, February 29th.
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Grayson (undisclosed) was waived with an injury designation by the Chiefs on Wednesday, according to the league's official transaction log.
Grayson (6-foot-1, 199 pounds) is a lanky wideout who signed with Kansas City this spring after going undrafted out of East Carolina. It isn't clear what sort of injury he's dealing with. However, if he passes through waivers unclaimed, he's likely stuck on IR through the end of the league year.
Prosser Police are investigating a burglary at a Best Western Hotel on 601 7th St. that took place last week.
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FORT DODGE, Iowa (AP) — Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst says “it’s very frustrating” that it took President Donald Trump two days to specifically denounce white supremacy in the wake of a deadly clash in Virginia.
The Republican freshman senator spoke to reporters after a town hall meeting of about 100 people in Fort Dodge in northwest Iowa. Trump finally condemned hate groups by name on Monday, after first offering a less specific criticism of groups involved in Saturday’s protests in Charlottesville.
Ernst credited Trump with adequately addressing the problem Monday, but wished it hadn’t taken so long.
She said the statement was “strong,” but that “I wish he had been right out the gate with that.”
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The Health Funders Association (HFA) is hopeful that a new report into the private healthcare sector‚ which will be released on Thursday‚ will serve the best interests of all South Africans.
The Health Market Inquiry (HMI) is a detailed report conducted by the Competition Commission of SA. According to the commission‚ it is a general investigation into the state of competition in the industry. The commission initiated the inquiry because it had reason to believe there were features of the sector that prevented‚ distorted or restricted competition.
The HFA‚ which represents a collective membership base of 53% of SA’s medical scheme principal members‚ was among the organisations that made submissions to the inquiry during January and February this year.
Dangote will become largest world exporter of rice In 2021- Adesina
The President, African Development Bank (AfDB), Mr Akinwumi Adesina, says Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, will become the largest exporter of rice in the world by 2021. Adesina said this at the Mo Ibrahim Forum in Morocco over the weekend. He said Africa should focus on agriculture to drive growth and employment on the continent.…
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President Donald Trump arrived with first lady Melania Trump and other family members for the 11 a.m. Sunday morning Easter services at The Episcopal Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea in Palm Beach. President Donald Trump arrived with first lady Melania Trump and other family members for the 11 a.m. Sunday morning Easter services at The Episcopal Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea in Palm Beach.
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Special Agent Jeff Seipenko walks out of the courtroom with signed paperwork in hand after Genesee District Judge David Guinn authorized charges Wednesday, June 14, 2017, in Flint, Mich., for Department of Health and Human Services Director Nick Lyon and Chief Medical Executive Dr. Eden Wells in relation to the Flint water crisis. Lyon is accused of failing to alert the public about an outbreak of Legionnaires' disease in the Flint area, which has been linked by some experts to poor water quality in 2014-15.
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PHILADELPHIA — Eagles coach Doug Pederson has confirmed that star quarterback Carson Wentz has a torn left ACL and will miss rest of the season and playoffs.
Wentz, a favorite in the NFL MVP race, had an MRI on Monday that confirmed the severity of the injury. Wentz was hurt late in the third quarter at Los Angeles. Backup Nick Foles rallied the Eagles (11-2) to a win that secured the NFC East title and put them in first place in the conference with three games remaining.
The Eagles have overcome several key injuries and now have to move forward without their most indispensable player. Nine-time Pro Bowl left tackle Jason Peters, return specialist/running back Darren Sproles, star linebacker Jordan Hicks and special-teams captain Chris Maragos already went down for the season.
Now that Memorial Day is past, does anyone notice what was missing from the national level on down to Greeley's memorial?
The POW/MIA issue. There is no POW/MIA flag at the Greeley memorial. I did not hear the president mention them at The Tomb Of The Unknown, and of course Sen. John McCain did not mention them.
We have prisoners of war and missing in action from World War I forward.
There was a time when the POW/MIA flag was flown at just about any government entity. It is unknown why the builders of the Greeley Memorial did not also include a POW/MIA flag.
The president does not like POWs. Congress will not pay to retrieve any, although the president is headed that way, and of course McCain has never been involved in the issue and stays away from it as much as he is able.
Out of sight, out of mind.
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HELEN, Ga. (AP) — Forecasters say heavy rain has caused a river to flood in a north Georgia city.
The National Weather Service said up to seven inches of rain caused flooding to creeks and rivers in the city of Helen, Georgia, around 10 a.m. Wednesday. The weather service has issued a flash flood warning White and Towns Counties into the evening.
WAGA-TV reports that several roads near the downtown area were shut down because of the rising water, which is about knee height.
No injuries or structural damage have been reported.
Helen Police say emergency officials are monitoring the water levels.
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MILAN -- Inter Milan has signed Argentina forward Lautaro Martinez from Racing.
The Serie A club paid a reported 22 million euros ($25.7 million) for Martinez, with the player penning a five-year contract.
The 20-year-old Martinez turned down an offer from Real Madrid in order to get more playing time at Inter, according to his agent.
On Wednesday, Martinez said: "I expect to adapt quickly to a new type of football. It's very different from Argentine football, but I think Serie A will be very important for me to continue improving and will add other qualities to my game."
Martinez is one of his country's top talents and scored 18 goals in 28 appearances last season.
He was included in Argentina's preliminary list for the World Cup but did not make the final squad.
Ziglar submitted the required paperwork and was certified as an official candidate in the Nov. 7 election, according to Cindy Barbour, the city's voter registrar and elections director.
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May 3 Heian Ceremony Service Co Ltd :
* Says its shareholder Aberdeen Investment management K.K. cuts stake in co to 0 percent from 9.95 percent
* Aberdeen Asset Management raises stake in co to 10.59 percent from 1.26 percent
* Changes occurs on May 1
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TUGUN 7 Coolara St. The former winners will pull the plug on their display after this year. Should they get one last win? The Gold Coast Bulletin’s 2017 Christmas Lights Competition, presented by Ray White Surfers Paradise, is crowning the top 10. Winners will be announced in the Gold Coast Bulletin on Saturday, December 16. First place will receive a $1500 Visa prepaid gift card, while second and third will receive $500 cards. For full terms and conditions visit goldcoastbulletin.com.au/competitions. Photo by Richard Gosling
In your editorial (Between a rock and a hard place, June 14) you write that Mmusi Maimane is "not completely in charge of the DA". On what grounds? That he did not humiliate a colleague who devoted her entire life to the fight against injustice in SA?
That he did not overrule the electoral will of the people of the Western Cape who voted for Helen Zille to become premier?
That he resisted the baying of the media and social media mobs driven mad by largely manufactured outrage? That he secured a diplomatic solution to a divisive problem?
We know a bit about the internal affairs of political parties and I can assure your readers that Maimane is in charge of his party.
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The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) will host its 41st Annual Children’s Holiday Party on Monday, December 18, from 2:30 to 4 pm in the lobby of the DEC Regional Office in Ray Brook.
DEC holds this event for the enjoyment of children in the community. Santa Claus and Smokey Bear will both make appearances at the festivities and Santa will listen to the children’s wishes and hand out presents. Santa’s elves will also hand out balloons and paint faces.
Children’s activities, cookies and juice will be available in the main conference room. Live holiday music will be provided by DEC’s house band – Environmentally Sound.
The DEC Office is located at 1115 State Route 86, Ray Brook, and is wheelchair accessible.
If you have any questions or would like additional information, contact DEC at (518) 897-1213.
Akira Tozawa defeated Neville to become the new WWE Cruiserweight Champion on tonight’s RAW from the TD Garden in Boston. The match was originally announced for Sunday’s SummerSlam pay-per-view but was just moved up this afternoon.
This is Tozawa’s first WWE title run since signing with the company last year for the Cruiserweight Classic and the RAW cruiserweight division. Neville won the Cruiserweight Title at the Royal Rumble pay-per-view on January 29th.
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A youth choir will travel from South Africa to join the Angel City Chorale for part of this year’s spring concert. The Los Angeles-based ACC previously performed with the Amy Foundation Youth Choir during a tour to Cape Town in 2011. They will reunite on stage at the ACC’s concerts on Saturday, June 2 and Sunday, June 3.
These concerts celebrate the ACC’s 25th year and will cover a world of music, including songs from Ireland, Nepal, Bulgaria, Russia, Mexico, Indonesia and Brazil. Expect their version of Toto’s “Africa,” as well. A YouTube video of the ACC performing “Africa” has been viewed millions of times.
Currently, six musical Palisadians sing with the ACC. They are Harry Eden, Norman Helgeson, Kathy Jackson, Marian Niles, Cheryl Robinson and Adam Wolman.
The June 2 and 3 concerts will be in the chorale’s new performance venue: Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 3300 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles 90010. Tickets are available at the door or in advance at www.AngelCityChorale.org.
MEXICO CITY — Mexico's governmental rights agency says many of the country's prisons are unsafe, overcrowded and understaffed.
The National Human Rights Commission says it surveyed conditions at over 190 state, local and federal jails.
It found that inmates often controlled some areas of prisons, or had contraband inside.
The report released Wednesday cited insufficient staff, unsafe procedures and poor medical care at many facilities.
Portland Ore – Reacting to a KGW-TV poll that shows most Portlanders are dissatisfied to the city’s response to homelessness, Mayor Ted Wheeler held a press conference Friday afternoon to assure residents that he and the rest of the City Council are doing everything they can to alleviate it. The poll was posted on KGW-TV website after Wheeler scheduled the press conference. It was originally scheduled to be revealed in an upcoming special titled “Tent City USA.” Wheeler said he thought the title was unfair because many major American cities have homeless problems, some far worse than the situation in Portland.
A man who allegedly took at least two rifles into the heart of Mackay and began shooting into the air will front court after a three-hour lockdown in the Queensland city.
Police made an emergency declaration just after 5pm on Wednesday, after reports a man had opened fire in the CBD.
An emergency situation was declared in the Mackay CBD following reports of an armed man. Photo: Queensland Police Service
Businesses and offices in several streets were placed in lockdown, with workers and customers unable to leave until the man surrendered to police about 8pm.
Detectives spent the night trawling the area for evidence while the alleged shooter underwent an assessment in hospital.
A 29-year-old man from Sarina was later charged with going armed to cause fear, dangerous conduct with a weapon, common assault, unlawful possession of a weapon used to commit an indictable offence and authority required to possess explosives.
March 28 First Pacific Co Ltd
* FY profit attributable to owners of parent increased by 28.0% to US$103.2 million
* Fy turnover increased by 5.3% to US$6,779.0 million
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NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Pelicans say they've voided around 2,500 playoff tickets that were purchased improperly during a pre-sale event for the second round of the NBA playoffs.
The club says the event was designed exclusively for season-tickets holders, but that codes provided for online purchases were shared with people who were not eligible for the promotion.
The Pelicans say they have not previously had a problem with the improper sharing of promotional codes for ticket sales, but that an "unprecedented demand for playoff tickets resulted in tickets being purchased by non-season ticket or partial season ticket holders."
The club says it conducted a review of the presale and voided all purchases from unqualified buyers.
New York : The rapid rise in the atmospheres oxygen roughly 500 million years ago which made advanced animal life possible on Earth is linked to the process that led to the formation of fossil fuels, suggests new research, reports IANS.
The rise in oxygen was associated with a rapid increase in the burial of sediment containing large amounts of carbon-rich organic matter – the raw material of coal, oil and natural gas, the study said. “Burying the sediments that became fossil fuels was the key to advanced animal life on Earth,” said study co-author Shanan Peters, Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in the US.
Multicellular life is largely a creation of the “Cambrian explosion,” which coincided with a spike in atmospheric oxygen roughly 500 million years ago, Peters pointed out. It was during the Cambrian explosion that most of the animals appeared and evolved.
The Blue Jays received good news Tuesday morning when they learned the extent of starting pitcher J.A. Happ's elbow injury was not serious, according to MLB Network.
Happ was forced to leave Sunday's start against the Orioles due to soreness in his elbow. He underwent an MRI Monday.
There should be an update soon from the team regarding Happ's timetable for a return.
Happ (0-3) has struggled so far this season, but he went 20-4 with a sterling 3.18 ERA last season. Though 34 years old, Happ has proven he's a late bloomer.
Toronto (2-10) may try to flip Happ to a contender if it continues to struggle this season.
Uneven expectations and evaluation of defensemen have hurt the New York Rangers for years. They must recognize the talent they have to play their best lineup.
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Chris Hemsworth gives us a peek of his rock hard abs and huge biceps in this funny mockumentary, showing what Thor has been up to since his appearance in The Avengers: Age of Ultron.
The first part of the “Team Thor” mockumentary revealed why the superhero didn’t join the other Avengers in the movie Captain America: Civil War, which hit theaters last May. The clip debuted at Comic Con last summer.
Now, a second part to the mockumentary has been included with the digital release of the Marvel movie Doctor Strange.
Thor is once again pair with his new roommate Darryl and he tries to pay rent using some Asgardian treasures, which have no worth on earth.
Chris‘s Thor: Ragnorak co-star Mark Ruffalo makes an appearance as Bruce Banner in the first part of the clip!
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FRIBOURG, Switzerland (AP) — Michael Matthews of Australia won the opening Tour of Romandie prologue on Tuesday for his first victory of the season.
Matthews was one second faster than Tom Bohli of Switzerland on the 4-kilometer (2-1/2 mile) route around Fribourg. Primoz Roglic of Slovenia was third.
After a stellar 2017, when he won two Tour de France stages and the green jersey as most consistent finisher, Matthews had a low-key European spring season.
The Team Sunweb rider told Swiss broadcaster RTS it was a "massive relief" to get his first win.
The six-day race through Switzerland's French-speaking region continues Wednesday with a 166-kilometer (103-mile) ride from Fribourg to Delemont. It includes three category 2 climbs.
About Monk Bretton Bereavement Drop In Service
The Bereavement Drop In service is offered to adults who have been bereaved either recently or a long time ago. The service offers 'one on one' support and peer group support. It occasionally also offers practical 'diversions' such as teaching flower arranging, drawing and painting for anyone who may be interested. People are invited to drop in for as short a time as they wish or indeed for the full two hours. No appointment is needed. The service offers a one to one conversation on the first visit to assess the client's needs and discuss with them what they are hoping to get out of the support that is offered. The drop in is not a religious service. It has been set up by the Methodist Church and is run by them but is in no way used to promote religion/church.
MIAMI - The company responsible for construction of the pedestrian bridge that collapsed just off the Florida International University campus has gone dark on social media.
The Facebook and Twitter sites for Munilla Construction Management (MCM) have been deleted, although the company's website is still operating.
On the website, the company says it deactivated the social media pages "out of consideration to the families and victims" of the accident and for the "safety of our employees."
A message expressing the South Florida family-owned company's thoughts after the bridge collapse remains on the homepage of mcm-us.com, along with a message refuting a report that claimed the company was responsible for an accident on a job site at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
MCM's Twitter handle, @WeAreMCM, can no longer be found on the social media platform, and the company's Facebook page is also missing.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — New York filmmaker Laura Poitras endured extra screening at airports for years.
Between 2006 and 2012, she was stopped more than 50 times when she tried to set foot back in the U.S.
Only now, after suing the government, she's learned that her travel nightmare stemmed from a movie she filmed in Iraq in 2004. U.S. troops alleged she had gotten a heads-up about a deadly ambush but didn't alert the military. That would have been a crime. But she was never charged.
The Homeland Security Department says the government determined in 2012 she was no longer "high-risk," allowing Customs to stop its enhanced screenings.
Poitras has made films on National Security Agency leaker Edward Snowden and WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. She worries the robust security screenings might start again.
Cardinals starting pitcher Alex Reyes returned from Tommy John surgery Wednesday, making his first start since 2016.
Reyes lasted just four scoreless innings, striking out two batters before leaving with an apparent injury. After the game, Reyes said he felt fine and was unconcerned with the velocity dip he suffered midway through the outing.
"I felt fine, a little fatigued but anything beside that, I wasn’t really worried about," Reyes told reporters. "I’m not really worried about it now."
Alex Reyes said he feels fine and isn't sure why his velocity dipped in those middle innings. Team noncommittal about whether he'll get further tests — Mark Saxon (@markasaxon) May 30, 2018
Reyes, 23, was removed from his season debut after throwing 73 pitches. He is lined up to face the Marlins at home next Tuesday as long as his health checks out in the next week.
THE Monze magistrate court has jailed Shiela Hamukale for indecent exposure.
Hamukale, 24, of Freedom B compound in Monze, a United Party for National Development (UPND) supporter was arrested on June,8th 2017 after a video went round on social media showing her bare breasted with writings on her body calling for the release of UPND leader Hakainde Hichilema.
Hamukale was arrested and charged for indecent exposure and was yesterday June,13th, 2017 appeared before Monze magistrate court for the offence of idle and disorder and has been imprisoned for 21 days and also made to payment K12.
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James Sauls, former Raleigh economic development manager, now works as “senior business assistance program manager” in Raleigh’s office of economic development. The demotion comes a month after Sauls apologized for tweeting offensive comments about local politicians. FILE PHOTO
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) - Walt Disney World plans to honor a Nebraska boy who was killed by an alligator at one of its resorts near Orlando with a sculpture of a lighthouse.
A year ago Wednesday, an alligator grabbed 2-year-old Lane Graves, who was playing along the Seven Seas Lagoon beach outside Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa.
The child's father, Matt Graves of Omaha, jumped into the water to try to free his son. The child's body was found 16 hours later and his death was ruled an accident.
Walt Disney World Resort President George A. Kalogridis said in a statement on Tuesday that the sculpture will be installed at an undisclosed location on the property this summer.
The child's death occurred two days after the Pulse nightclub massacre in Orlando.
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JACKSON, Miss. (AP) – People living along the Mississippi Gulf Coast should pay attention to local emergency officials as Tropical Storm Nate moves through the Gulf of Mexico.
That’s what Lee Smithson, director of the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency, is saying Thursday.
Smithson says coastal residents should start making their own storm preparations. He says county emergency management directors will decide later whether to recommend evacuations.
Smithson says people should not be complacent about the possibility of a relatively weak hurricane. He says most fatalities during hurricanes happen because of drowning, not because of wind speed. Hurricanes can also cause spin-off tornadoes and power outages.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – News 2 is helping to fight hunger across Middle Tennessee through our virtual drive for Second Harvest Food Bank.
The organization relies on generous people willing to donate their time, food, and also money to help our hungry neighbors. Last year alone, Second Harvest received 2 million pounds of donated food, but it distributed over 31 million pounds.
News 2’s goal is to raise $10,000 through our drive. You can donate cash or shop for specific items online, like canned vegetables or packaged tuna. Each dollar donated is the equivalent of four meals.
The Annual Bowie Chamber of Commerce Shred-a-Thon will be from 9 a.m. to noon on June 9 in Bowie Plaza.
This year the chamber will be collecting donations of non-perishable “kid friendly” food items as payment. They will be donated to The Bowie Mission.
These items are in need when the children are out of school and includes cereal, Pop Tarts, macaroni and cheese and ramen noodles.
About Dementia Cafe Peterborough Dementia Resource Centre
The Dementia Cafe provides information about living with dementia and other services available locally in an informal and comfortable environment. A Dementia Cafe is also a place to relax, socialise and meet other people with dementia and their carers.
Follow wildlife filmmaker Filipe DeAndrade and his friends as they travel the United States in search of the most diverse and iconic animal species that the country has to offer in Nat Geo WILD’s new digital series.
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Two avalanches have stranded about 10 people at a lodge outside an Alaska state park.
Anchorage television station KTVA reports avalanches Monday morning blocked the road leading to Hatcher Pass.
Hatcher Pass Lodge operator Hap Wurlitzer says the lodge has seven guests and is prepared with plenty of food and fuel.
Alaska Department of Transportation spokeswoman Shannon McCarthy says snow from the lower avalanche covered 100 feet (30.5 metres ) of road with 4-6 feet (1.2-1.8 metres ) of snow.
She says plows could not start clearing work immediately because of continued avalanche danger.
The department says the road closure is expected to last at least 24 hours.
The Hatcher Pass Avalanche Center says 11 inches (28 centimetres ) of new snow fell overnight and more snow was expected Monday.
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Amtrak officials say special train service sold out in less than a day that's set to go from Chicago and Champaign to Carbondale for the solar eclipse. Amtrak announced the Amtrak Eclipse Express this past week. The train goes round trip from both Chicago and then Champaign to Carbondale in southern Illinois, which is near where the total eclipse Aug. 21 is expected to be peak duration. Amtrak spokesman Marc Magliari says the special train service sold out 22 hours after it was announced. Each rider will receive eclipse viewing glasses. The train leave Chicago 3 a.m. on Aug. 21 and Champaign at 5:05 a.m. in time for the expected afternoon eclipse. The train is to leave Carbondale at 5:15 p.m. and return to Champaign by 7:55 p.m. and Chicago by 10:45 p.m.
The Toronto Blue Jays have placed outfielder Ezequiel Carrera the 10-day disabled list with a right foot fracture.
Carrera, who had an RBI single in Toronto’s 8-1 loss to Tampa Bay on Tuesday, is hitting .297 with five home runs and 15 runs batted in over 56 appearances this season.
The Blue Jays called up Dwight Smith Jr. from triple-A Buffalo. Smith was pencilled in to start in left field for the Blue Jays on Wednesday against the Rays.
Provincial police are patrolling Ontario roads in transport trucks this week in an effort to crack down on distracted driving by commercial truck drivers.
Ontario Provincial Police say the five-day road safety blitz launched Monday is the first time officers have used transport trucks on patrol.
They say being in the trucks will give officers a better vantage point for spotting distracted or dangerous drivers.
OPP Commissioner Vince Hawkes says the OPP has responded to more than 6,200 collisions related to transport trucks this year.
With the stress of Christmas looming, getting to the gym quickly becomes less of a priority for many. You're sweating enough at the sight of your bank account balance without voluntarily making time to work out, right?
So what is the best way to burn off that Christmas cake without dipping into your time to sit and watch Elf?
Robert L. McKay, who designed the first Taco Bell restaurant and with founder Glenn Bell turned it from a quirky food stand into a fast-food empire, has died. He was 86.
His son, Rob McKay, said McKay died last week of cancer.
Bell opened his first Taco Bell in Downey, California, in 1962, selling hard-shell tacos and other Mexican-inspired fast food.
McKay was an architect and designed the Spanish-style arched and tiled building that became the chain's signature look.
McKay eventually became president of Taco Bell, which had 900 restaurants when it was sold to PepsiCo in 1978.
He went on to finance other businesses that invested in technology, consumer products, real estate and banking.
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Villanova power forward Omari Spellman has elected to keep his name in the 2018 NBA draft and will hire an agent, according to a Wednesday report by Joe Juliano of the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Spellman, 20, is the fourth starter from Villanova's title-winning team to enter this year's draft on June 21 at Barclays Center, joining point guard Jalen Brunson, wing Mikal Bridges and combo guard Donte DiVincenzo.
This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.
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British police appealed on Tuesday for help in tracing a jogger who appeared to push a woman into the path of an oncoming bus on a busy west London street.
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It has been a shitty morning, I needed this laugh. Bless this Chihuahua Prnce!
JEFFERSON CITY (AP) Missouri Republican state Representative Cloria, who represented parts of St. Louis County, Brown has died. Her legislative assistant, Brenda Frank, on Monday said she had died at age 75 after battling cancer.
Brown first won election to the Missouri House in 2010. She represented part of suburban St. Louis, including Mehlville.
Brown was known for sponsoring legislation to require businesses to hang posters advertising the national human trafficking hotline. Another lawmaker took up the measure following her illness, and Gov. Eric Greitens signed the bill into law this month.
Republican Senate Majority Leader Mike Kehoe in a Monday statement touted Brown’s work on the bill and said she worked “tirelessly” to help women, children and other vulnerable groups.
Brown previously worked as vice president of information systems for MasterCard International and as a software tech manager.
Granbury Pirates move to 3-2 (0-2 District 9-5A) with a 48-17 loss against the Crowley Eagles Friday night at Eagle Stadium. Granbury was without three starters. Mary Vinson/Hood County News
Xbox and Discord have joined forces for a cross-platform partnership that will allow players to tie their Discord and Xbox Live accounts together.
While a number of other game platforms like Steam and Blizzard's Battle.net already offer Discord integration, Xbox is notably the first console to partner up and allow Discord users to link accounts.
All in all, the new feature allows Xbox players to display the game they’re currently playing on their Xbox One or Xbox Live on PC to the video game-centric social chat platform Discord.
Players then have the option to have Discord display Xbox as their status or have the Xbox game they’re currently playing listed next to their username in places like Discord servers and friend lists.
Currently, only people enrolled in the Xbox Preview Program can link up with their Discord accounts, but the feature should be rolling out to more players in the coming weeks.
Click the video above for highlights and reaction from WL/MF's regional championship win over St. Teresa.
MACON -- Warrensburg-Latham/Maroa-Forsyth captured a regional championship Saturday, after shutting out St. Teresa 1-0 for the second time in a month.
The Bulldogs averaged over 4 goals per game this season, but couldn't get the ball past senior goalkeeper Wilma Tengfors.
Jessica Aubry scored the game's only goal halfway through the first half. St. Teresa nearly tied it up late in the second half when MaKenzee Velchek's shot bounced off the crossbar.
The Cardinals advance to the LSA sectional where they'll face Carlinville, Wednesday at 4 pm.
A farmer whose land was devastated by flooding has told how the trauma has impacted on his health.
A farmer whose land was devastated by flooding has told how the trauma has impacted on his health.
It's like we've been forgotten, says Border farmer devastated by flooded fields
David Butler from Eglinton in Co Derry is one of many farmers in Northern Ireland who have been severely affected by bad weather.
He has been unable to tend his fields for months, and fears the problems could last into the spring. A spell of unprecedented and prolonged rain in recent months - plus heavy snowfall - has led to serious problems with saturated land.
The north west was particularly badly hit by flash-flooding last August. Around 63pc of the area's average rainfall for that month fell within a nine-hour period, leaving 120 people in need of rescue and damaging 510 properties.
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ATLANTA (AP) — Former Attorney General Eric Holder will participate in a panel discussion on race.
Holder, the first black U.S. attorney general, served under President Barack Obama from 2009 to 2015. The panel discussion will be held at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library in Atlanta.
The panel includes authors Michael Eric Dyson and Elizabeth Hinton, Black Lives Matters co-founder DeRay McKesson and Pulitzer Prize winner Douglas Blackmon.
The event co-sponsored by The Miller Center at the University of Virginia and is part of that institution's First Year Project, which is described as a three-year initiative to develop bipartisan insight and recommendations for the first year of the new administration.
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Kim Kardashian stripped off to pose completely naked in the shots to promote her new KKW fragrance.
In one snap, Kim exposed her private parts as the camera focused on the lower part of her body.
Lying down, the 36-year-old showed off her killer abs and shapely thighs.
The reality star gave fans a glimpse of her well-groomed modesty as she bared all.
Kim also flaunted her intimate tan lines, after recently soaking up the sun on holiday in Turks and Caicos.
She captioned the photo: “KKWFRAGRANCE.COM”
Kim recently spoke about her upcoming fragrance which will be a sculpture of her body.
Love scored 27 points (6-7 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 12-12 FT) with 11 rebounds, three assists and one block across 39 minutes in Monday's 117-111 Game 2 win over the Pacers.
Efficiency was the theme of the night for Love, who eclipsed his Game 1 scoring total by 10 points despite taking two fewer shots. He also notched his first, and likely not his last, double-double of the post season by taking advantage of a Pacers' frontcourt not known for their tenacity on the glass.
Winnipeg police have arrested three female youths in connection with a robbery on Sunday evening.
Police say a woman was grabbed and robbed of her purse as she was attempting to get in her car in the area of William Avenue and Ellen Street at around 5:25 p.m.
The woman was assaulted and pushed to the ground as the suspects demanded her car keys, only fleeing when the woman called for help, according to police.
Police said officers found three suspects matching the victim’s description in the 400 block of Pacific Avenue later that night. One of the youths had the victim’s purse.
All three youths were arrested have been charged with robbery.
Two were detained and one released on a promise to appear.
All three suspects were known to police.
The programme, involving the Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi), the French Embassy and the Institut Francais, saw UAE-based actors and comedians trained by professionals from the French National Academy of Dramatic Arts in Abu Dhabi and Paris between November 2016 to January 2017 following an open-call audition.
Kamp Emerġenza Ambjent is calling for volunteers to take part in direct action aimed at stopping “the senseless destruction of the environment in the name of development”.
In a statement on Wednesday, it said that in the wake of the uprooting of hundreds of trees all over Malta, the need to take action was stronger than ever.
“We are calling for anyone who is interested in joining us to participate in direct actions aimed at effectively stopping trees from being cut down.”
Whoever is interested can send their name, surname, e-mail address, link to Facebook profile (if any), and mobile number to [email protected].
The initiative is supported by Moviment Graffitti, Kamp Emerġenza Ambjent, Bicycle Advocacy Group, Friends of the Earth, Birdlife, Grow 10 Trees Project, Flimkien għal Ambjent Aħjar, and Nature Trust.
The New Zealand Transport Agency says it may consider closing roads earlier in the event of storms in the future.
One-hundred-and-fifteen tourists spent Thursday night trapped in their cars between Fox Glacier and Franz Josef.
Tourists involved were critical of the official response.
Peter Connors of the New Zealand Transport Agency told 1 NEWS:"Obviously we could always do things better. That just goes without saying. When we get 115 trapped none of us are happy about it."
Several frustrated travellers were left questioning why the highway was open.
The Transport Agency did put out an alert not to travel, but it was issued after many had already began their travels.
"The day before we did send a warning out, essential vehicles only, essential travel only. it was predicted and we tried to get that warning out," Mr Connors said.
Apple is developing its own MicroLED device displays and has made small numbers of the screens for testing, according to media reports sending shares in its Asian suppliers lower. Ciara Lee reports
Trevon Bluiett converted a four-point play with 25 seconds left to force overtime as Xavier rallied to beat Georgetown 96-91.
Bluiett, who finished a season-high 31 points, made a three-pointer as he was fouled and converted the free throw to tie the game at 86. Georgetown attempted a contested three-pointer in the final seconds of regulation, but the ball sailed wide of the rim and out of bounds.
Xavier scored all ten of its points in overtime from the free throw line and closed Georgetown out in the final seconds on two more foul shots from Bluiett.
The Musketeers improve to 21-3 and 9-2 in Big East play. XU plays at Butler on Tuesday night.
[More sports: UC beats UConn, extends streak to 14]
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O, Miami. Borscht Film Festival. Nu Deco Ensemble. Organizations such as those have embedded themselves so deeply into Miami life they seem like they've always been a part of this city. But a decade ago, those projects — and many others like them that have expanded and evolved the cultural landscape of South Florida — were largely unknown; some were still just ideas brewing in the minds of local creatives. The Knight Foundation, with its annual Knight Arts Challenge grants, helped give them the funding they needed to launch and thrive.
The Foundation announced its 2017 Knight Arts Challenge finalists today, marking ten years of funding cultural projects in and around Miami. This year's finalists number more than 100, all vying for a share of $2.5 million in funding. As in years past, the finalists span the geography of South Florida, from Hollywood to Liberty City to South Miami-Dade, and include every artistic genre you can think of: visual art, film, dance, theater, poetry, satire, criticism, and beyond.
press release: 25th Annual Tandem Press Wine & Art Auction
Thursday, June 21st from 6:00-10:30pm, hosted by Aris & Marta Gialamas, 9809 Trappers Trail, Middleton, WI 53562
Admission: $150 per person; the first 100 persons purchasing two tickets will receive a fine art print by artist and Tandem Press Master Printer, Jason Ruhl. Attendance is limited to 250.
Contact Tandem Press by June 15 to purchase tickets: (608) 263-3437
ABC/Randy HolmesLionel Richie is having a moment: He’s on tour with Mariah Carey, he’s rumored to be joining ABC’s reboot of American Idol, and he just learned that he’ll receive the Kennedy Center Honors later this year. He says that he’s “so proud” of that last bit of news.
“There are some things in life where it catches you so far off guard,” he tells the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. “It really represents a lifetime body of work.”
While at least one of the other honorees isn’t planning to attend, Richie says he’ll definitely be there.
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ST. JOHN'S, N.L. -- The son of Tory legend John Crosbie has announced his interest in running for the leadership of the Progressive Conservative Party in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Ches Crosbie, a lawyer based in St. John's, says in a news release that he's going to offer for the leadership in part because of concerns over the province's precarious financial condition.
He says the Liberal government under Premier Dwight Ball hasn't been displaying strong leadership in managing Newfoundland's struggling economy.
Crosbie says he'll be spending the next few months travelling the province on a "Connect with Crosbie" tour.
No date has been set yet for a leadership convention for the party.
Crosbie's father served in the cabinets of both Joe Clark and Brian Mulroney and ran for the leadership of the federal party.
March 31 CapitaLnd Retail China Trust:
* Appointment of Tan Tze Wooi as chief executive officer and director and member of executive committee of company
* Resignation of Tan Tee Hieong as chief executive officer and director Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Diego Simeone has told Chelsea he is not interested in replacing Antonio Conte
Chelsea are in the market for a new manager with Antonio Conte’s future at the club in serious doubt.
The former Juventus boss will have just one year remaining on his contract in the summer and it is thought he will be let go at the end of the season.
The Times claim Diego Simeone is Roman Abramovich’s No 1 target to replace the Italian at Stamford Bridge.
However, the report says the Blues have been dealt a huge blow in their pursuit of the Atletico Madrid man as he does not want to leave the Spanish club.
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese media startup Uzabase is acquiring Quartz, a New York-based online business news platform, from Atlantic Media.
Uzabase's deal with the U.S. media company is valued at between $75 million and $110 million, depending on Quartz's financial performance, and expected to close within the next 30 days, both sides said Monday.
Under the deal, Quartz will handle the English-language version of NewsPicks, Uzabase's subscription-based business-news platform designed for mobile devices.
The companies have been discussing a partnership since last fall.
Uzabase co-founder and Chief Executive Yusuke Umeda has global ambitions, and NewsPicks entered the U.S. market last year as a joint venture with Dow Jones.
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Quartz, founded in 2012, targets business professionals, with 100 journalists reporting from around the world and 20 million people accessing it each month.
March 31 Cosmo Pharmaceuticals NV:
* Joh. Berenberg, gossler & co. Kg ("Berenberg") has placed approximately 1.33 million ordinary shares
* Placing shares were placed at a price of 162.00 Swiss francs per share, a 8.3 per cent discount to the previous closing price on 30 March 2017
* Company received 102.8 million Swiss francs proceeds from the transaction Source text - bit.ly/2mUOoTs Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
Our roundup of Canadian small-caps of between $100-million and $2.5-billion in market capitalization making news and on the move today.
A&W Revenue Royalties Income Fund (AW.UN-T) said it added new restaurants to its royalty pool.
The fund said 42 new restaurants were opened across Canada between Sept 9, 2016 and Sept. 7, 2017, less seven restaurants that were permanently closed during this period.
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"The addition of these 35 net new restaurants brings the total number of A&W restaurants in the Royalty Pool to 896," the company stated.
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Starlight U.S. Multi-Family (No. 5) Core Fund (STUS.A-X) says it has acquired a multi-family property in Dallas, Texas.
"The acquisition improves the average vintage of the fund's apartment communities and is expected to be immediately accretive," the company stated.
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Nassau – Officers from the Traffic Division took to the streets of New Providence and conducted road checks which resulted in a number of drivers being ticketed on Wednesday, 6th December, 2017.
Their efforts, which were intended to educate road users and to enforce the Regulations of the Roads, has resulted in seventy-two (72) being ticketed for various traffic violations.
69 persons were ticketed for driving in excess of the speed limit.
1 person was ticketed for driving an unlicensed vehicle.
1 person was ticketed for driving without a helmet.
1 person was ticketed for driving while not wearing a seatbelt.
SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT
COUNTY OF BERNALILLO
STATE OF NEW MEXICO
No. D-202-CV-2017-08495
IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF
VALERIE A. GARCIA-HARRIS
FOR CHANGE OF NAME
NOTICE OF PETITION TO CHANGE NAME
(ADULT)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Valerie A. Garcia-Harris (“Harris”) Resident of the City of Albuquerque, County of Bernalillo, State of New Mexico has filed a Petition to Change Name in the Second Judicial District Court, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, wherein she seeks to change her name as follows:
Current Name:
Valerie A. Garcia-Harris Proposed Name:
Valerie Garcia Harris
This Petition will be heard before the Honorable Carl J. Butkus, District Judge, on the 9th day of 2018, at the hour of 11:00 am, at the Bernalillo County Courthouse, 400 Lomas NW, Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Don F. Harris “Electronically Signed”
Donald F. Harris
320 Gold Avenue SW, Suite 610
Albuquerque, NM 87102
Phone: 505-503-1637
Email: dfh@nmfinanciallaw.com
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EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Bradford’s left knee has so far responded well to two weeks of rest, raising the possibility of a return for the next game at Chicago.
Bradford said Friday he is “definitely feeling better” after practicing with the team on a limited basis Thursday. That was his first work on the field in two weeks. He has missed the last three games because of soreness and swelling from an injury that occurred in the season opener.
Bradford declined to divulge the specific diagnosis, but said he’s experiencing a residual effect of ACL surgeries he had in 2013 and 2014. Case Keenum has filled in, while the Vikings have lost two of three. They play Monday against the Bears.
The news conference ended just after 12:30 p.m. EDT. The story will be updated with new details shortly.
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is set to reveal his plan to improve school safety in the aftermath of the deadly shooting at a high school near Houston this month.
Abbott will unveil the plan Wednesday morning at a news conference at Dallas school district headquarters. Last week — just days after the shooting at Santa Fe High School that killed 10 — Abbott held meetings in Austin with a variety of people to help come up with a plan.
Included in the talks were officials from school districts, gun-rights advocates, gun control groups and survivors of shootings.
The Republican governor has been a staunch supporter of gun rights, and there has been little mention of any new weapons restrictions in Texas.
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A car has crashed into a pizzeria in a village east of the French capital Paris, killing a girl of eight and injuring other people, a report says.
The driver of the car was arrested after the vehicle hit the terrace of the cafe in Sept-Sorts, near La Ferté-sous-Jouarre, BFMTV reports.
The driver deliberately rammed the terrace, the channel says.
France and a number of other countries have seen deadly vehicle attacks on civilians.
April 24 (Reuters) - Overstock.com Inc:
* OVERSTOCK.COM TO PURCHASE COMMON STOCK IN ELIO MOTORS
* OVERSTOCK.COM INC - OVERSTOCK AGREED TO BUY $2.5 MILLION OF NEWLY ISSUED SHARES OF ELIO STOCK AT $2.75 PER SHARE
* OVERSTOCK.COM - ELIO INTENDS TO USE PROCEEDS OF NEW INVESTMENT BY CO TO FUND CAPEX AND REPAY CERTAIN OUTSTANDING DEBT AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
* OVERSTOCK.COM INC - ELIO MOTORS ANNOUNCED IT EXPECTS TO LAUNCH A SECURITY TOKEN OFFERING TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, FUND PRODUCTION OF ELIO VEHICLE
* OVERSTOCK.COM INC - EXPECTED THAT ELIO MOTORS’ SECURITY TOKEN OFFERING WILL INCLUDE A PRE-SALE OF ELIOCOIN Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
2018 Miss USA, Miss Teen USA pageants to be held in Shreveport-Bossier City
The Miss USA pageant is returning to Shreveport-Bossier City. And it is briging the Miss Teen USA pageant with it.
Chef charged with attempted murder after woman, 20, was kidnapped and driven to remote bush land in 18-hour ordeal A man will face court charged with the attempted murder of a young woman who went missing in far north Queensland. Jessica Hamill, 20, was reunited with her family in hospital about 18 hours after she went missing from her home in Port Douglas around midnight on Tuesday.
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LAKELAND, Fla. (WFLA) – A man was struck and killed by a vehicle in Lakeland Monday evening.
Lakeland Police said Steven Higgins, 57, was standing on the sidewalk in the area of Beacon Road and Lincoln Avenue, waiting for the pedestrian light to change when he was struck.
Higgins was struck by Steven Statterfield, 29, when Statterfield lost control of his vehicle and drove up on to the sidewalk.
The vehicle continued to travel through the intersection and struck a house.
Higgins was taken to Lakeland Regional Health Center as a trauma alert.
Higgins died from his injuries Monday night.
Statterfield did not sustain any injuries.
The intersection of Beacon Road and Lincoln Avenue was closed for approximately three and a half hours during the investigation.
No charges have been filed at this time. The investigation is ongoing.
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LOS ANGELES (AP)  Charles Manson's cremated remains have been scattered nearly four months after the cult leader died in prison. A funeral was held Saturday following a court battle for the 83-year-old's remains.
Pastor Mark Pitcher of the Church of the Nazarene in Porterville, California, says 20 to 25 people attended the funeral.
Among them were Manson's grandson, Jason Freeman, and Freeman's wife, Audrey.
Freeman prevailed last week in a months-long court fight for custody of Manson's remains.
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His grandfather was cremated after the service and his ashes scattered.
Pitcher said Monday he agreed to lead the service because Freeman and his wife are Christians.
Manson was sentenced to life in prison for orchestrating the 1969 murders of actress Sharon Tate and eight others.
He died in November.
If your mind wanders and thinks of completely inane things when your guy goes down on you, don’t worry, you’re not alone. Oral sex is great and all, but it can get a little tedious, especially if your guy doesn’t know what he’s doing. We’ve rounded up 10 thoughts that every woman has when a guy goes down on her.
La Habra High student Toni Rodriguez joins a long line of local royalty.
Saturday night, March 17, she became the 70th young woman to be crowned Miss La Habra in the annual pageant sponsored by the La Habra Host Lions.
Rodriguez and her court will represent the Lions Club and the city at events for the next year. She also serves as the Corn Festival queen along with her court.
The Miss La Habra Court includes princesses Lucy Leon, Isabella Moreno, Kaili Newby and Erika Garcia.
Jeremy Corbyn's Labour has received less donations than ever before
The embattled opposition party will now be reliant on state handouts after they scraped just £1,535,218 in the first three months of this year - the lowest ever donation since records began.
Last year saw Jeremy Corbyn's Labour rake in £2,648,315 and in 2016, £3,709,108 during the same period.
While Ed Miliband managed to cash in £4,409,167 in donations during 2014.
And ex-Labour premier Tony Blair pulled in £5,487,567 for the Labour party during the same period in 2003.
The Khronos Group has kicked off the week by releasing Vulkan 1.0.58 as the latest minor update to this high-performance graphics API.Vulkan 1.0.58 has a handful of documentation corrections / updates / clarifications. Vulkan 1.0.58 also has one new extension: VK_EXT_shader_viewport_index_layer.VK_EXT_shader_viewport_index_layer adds support for the SPIR-V SPV_EXT_shader_viewport_index_layer extension in Vulkan. This allows variables with the layer and viewport index built-ins to be exported from vertex and tessellation shaders.Overall a pretty tiny update but just rather routine for the Vulkan crew with issuing documentation updates frequently. The latest Vulkan documentation can be obtained from the Khronos.org registry
Nigeria initiates investors’ match-making platform – Minister
Nigeria is set to establish a match-making data base for international business interconnectivity and stress-free investments, says Foreign Affairs Minister Geoffrey Onyeama. Onyeama told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Monday that the 119 Nigeria missions abroad would serve as one-stop shops to spur investments through information sharing and elimination of bottlenecks.…
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Jaden Schwartz scored with 2:27 left in the third period to give the St. Louis Blues a 2-1 win against the Minnesota Wild in Game 2 of the Western Conference First Round at Xcel Energy Center on Friday.
The Blues, who took a 2-0 lead in the best-of-7 series with their second 2-1 road win, host Game 3 at Scottrade Center on Sunday.
Joel Edmundson, who scored the overtime winner for St. Louis on Wednesday, scored at 3:51 of the second period to give the Blues a 1-0 lead. The defenseman had three goals in 69 games during the regular season and scored in consecutive games for the first time in his two NHL seasons.
Zach Parise tied it 1-1 at 17:44 of the second with a 5-on-3 power-play goal. Parise also scored the tying goal in Game 1.
Mestic is a new fabric made from cow dung and, according to its founder, it doesn't smell and it's completely sanitary.
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Daniel Ricciardo set the Bahrain in-season Formula 1 test pace on the opening morning, as Red Bull focused on trying to extract more single-lap speed from its car...
The children search for a secret room in their school that is rumored to contain homemade ceramics they can choose to give their grandma for her birthday.
WOODLEIGH MRT station along Singapore's North-East Line is closed due to a "security incident", its operator SBS Transit said this afternoon.
In a tweet sent out at about 1.50pm, it said that free bus rides are available at bus stops between Serangoon and Potong Pasir stations.
The police also tweeted that "suspicious substance" was found at the station. It is handling the incident together with the Singapore Civil Defence Force.
This comes two weeks after another security incident caused Hougang station, also along the North-East Line, to be shut down. The police had said that on April 2 at 2.45pm they were alerted to a case of an unattended bag at the train platform of Hougang station. A 39-year-old man was later arrested for public nuisance.
They responded to the 6000 block of Cypress Hollow Way off Airport Pulling Road North near the intersection of Pine Ridge Road. The entrance to Tall Pines community, Ardisia Lane, is blocked off, as well as the road it's happening on.
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Paralympian Keith Gabel knows his internal strength is just as important as his external ability. In this episode of My Focus presented by Milk Life, Gabel talk about separating himself from the competition with his mental stability.
AEK was paired with Dynamo Kiev in the last 32 of the Europa League.
The Greek club, which qualified undefeated in the knockout stage of Europe’s second-tier competition, will host the Ukrainian club in the first leg in Athens on February 15.
The second leg will be played on February 22.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) _ The Charlottesville City Council will decide how it wants to remove the statue of Confederate General Robert E. Lee from its downtown park. Media outlets report that on Monday the council will discuss whether to sell or donate the statue. The council voted 3-2 earlier this year for its removal. Councilor Wes Bellamy called for the removal of the statue in March 2016, citing residents who feel it is culturally offensive and a symbol of white supremacy. A community panel last fall suggested that the statue be moved from Lee Park to McIntire Park. Two councilors, however, said Friday that they’re disinclined to this option. Also Monday, city officials will present to the council and public options for removing the statue. The council will also decide whether to rename both Lee and Jackson parks.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - MeiG Smart Technology Co Ltd :
* Says it plans to use 10 million yuan to set up a Shanghai-based tech subsidiary and dissolve a Shanghai-based branch
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/9LHRQ3
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
HENRICO COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) – Two adults were charged with driving under the influence and child neglect in two separate incidents Thursday, according to Henrico police.
In both incidents, police say juveniles were found inside the car.
Police responded to the 9300 block of Tarheel Terrace following reports of an intoxicated person.
After responding to the area, police arrested and charged the driver Mohammad Tahir Afzal, 30, with driving under the influence and child neglect.
Additionally, police responded to Masonic Lane and Gay Avenue for a two-vehicle traffic crash. One driver, Terry Shatonah Sessoms, 31, was suspected of being intoxicated.
At the time of the crash, Sessoms had three juveniles in the car with her.
After further investigation, Sessoms was arrested for driving under the influence and child neglect.
No bond information was released by police.
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March 31 Yifan Pharmaceutical Co Ltd
* Sees Q1 FY 2017 net profit to increase by 35 percent to 60 percent, or to be 184.4 million yuan to 218.5 million yuan
* Says Q1 FY 2016 net profit was 136.6 million yuan
* Says that increased drug price as main reason for forecast
Source text in Chinese:goo.gl/bh38gO
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KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — An Afghan official says that a Taliban attack on a village in northern Faryab province has killed five members of the local police force.
Karim Yuresh, spokesman for the provincial police chief, says the Taliban gained control of the village, located in the Shirin Tagab district, following the surprise attack on Wednesday.
He says five insurgents were also killed and two others were wounded in the battle.
Qari Yusouf Ahamdi, a Taliban spokesman, claimed responsibility for the attack.
In neighboring Jawzjan province, insurgents abducted about 50 local farmers in Darzab district.
Mohammad Reza Ghafori, spokesman for the provincial governor, says the tribal elders are trying to secure their release. He says the motive behind the kidnapping isn't yet clear.
The Taliban have not made any statements on the abducted farmers.
Man arrested after shooting, assaulting victims Saturday in Lexington Co.
Deputies in Lexington County have arrested a Columbia man after shooting a person in Lexington County on Saturday night.
‘Operation Christmas Tree’ provides FREE live trees that have been donated by local Christmas tree lots to families in need.
The all-volunteer group will be gathering trees from lots this Saturday morning (Dec. 16) and taking them to the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Annex. Those needing a real FREE tree can pick one up from 10am til noon – or until the trees are gone.
After noon, the remaining trees will be transported to local community centers and housing developments in needy neighborhoods around Winston-Salem.
BTW: The group can use extra volunteers with flatbed trucks and pickups! Contact Ted Freshwater at (336) 998-2394.
Source: Ask Sam / Winston-Salem Journal
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Ted Freshwater, 77, has been organizing the event for 32 years, and is largely turning over the reins to Mark Horvath Jr., but Freshwater is still helping while he is able.
A town centre road was blocked following a crash involving a vehicle and a cyclist this afternoon (April 24).
The collision took place along Hurst Road, close to Horsham Magistrates’ Court.
The road was blocked in both directions between Gladstone Road and Hurst Road.
It has since been cleared.
El rapero Snoop Dogg acaba de entrar en el libro Guinness de los récords al elaborar el gin tonic más grande del mundo: 500 litros nada más y nada menos.
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Yesterday at @BottleRockNapa festival in California, USA this cocktail measuring over 132 US gallons (500 litres) was presented by chef @MVoltaggio with @SnoopDogg, @regulator & @WilliamsSonoma#BottleRock2018 pic.twitter.com/8gTr4zqCy0
RAWALPINDI, Aug 15 (APP): Pakistan Railway Special Azadi Train
on Tuesday morning departed for next destinations from Rawalpindi
Railway Station. The train during 15-day long journey will visit
major cities of all four provinces.
Azadi Train started its journey on August 12 and successfully
completed its tour to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and two-day stay at
Rawalpindi. According to schedule train, will stay for one to two
hours at each station. The train will stay at Jhelum, Lalamusa,
Gujrat and Gujranwala Railway Stations.
Later, the train will reach Lahore late night. The train was
specially arranged by Pakistan Railways and other organizations in
order to pay homage and highlight the sacrifices of national heros
and forefathers.
Speaking during his main address, Jim Yong Kim said: “The imperative to act is clear. High unemployment rates among graduates is a profound waste of time and potential, and it could pose a major threat to stability. We’ve seen this with the Arab Spring, where highly educated people, not able to earn as much as they could, were more likely to join protests. We’ve also seen this with groups like Daesh, where well-educated and under-employed people are more likely to be recruited.”
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Pokemon Quest has amassed $3 million in revenue during its first week on mobile, according to analytics outfit Sensor Tower.
An estimated 56 percent of that revenue was pulled in through the iOS App Store, with the remaining 44 percent being attributed to the Google Play marketplace.
The blocky free-to-play title made its way to smartphones on June 27 -- having launched on the Switch back in May -- and has since been installed around 3.5 million times on mobile.
As you might expect, the largest chunk of Pokemon Quest's first week revenue came from players in Japan, with the region's Pokefans accounting for 31 percent of all spending -- compared to 25 percent in the States, and 12 percent in South Korea.
Although we don't know how much revenue the title has brought in on the Switch, it had surpassed 2.5 million downloads on the console as of June 21.
Hamilton Tony winner Lin-Manuel Miranda, who was floored by the toll the tragic Hurricane Maria has taken on Puerto Rico, decided to take action the best way he knows how: by gathering his colleagues and penning a song to raise funds for those affected by the natural disaster. Miranda riffed on the classic song "Maria" from West Side Story (which Miranda provided Spanish lyrics for in the 2009 Broadway revival), serving up the original tune "Almost Like Praying." Watch Miranda along with heavy hitters like West Side Story Oscar winner Rita Moreno, On Your Feet! talents Gloria Estefan and Ana Villafañe, Hamilton veteran Anthony Ramos and more deliver the tune, and download your copy to help support this important cause.
Miranda has been spreading the word about "Almost Like Praying" and his interest in supporting the relief effort. Get a look at his television interview appearances below.
Feb 14 Indoor Skydive Australia Group Ltd
* signed a memorandum of understanding (mou) for development of it's first indoor skydiving facility with Bandar Utama City Sdn Bhd
* Cost of project, including internal costs, to ISA Group is estimated to be between $1.5 to $2 million
* mou provides a framework for development, construction and operation of an indoor skydiving facility at 1 Utama shopping centre
* "expect to fund this from operating cashflows, supplemented by existing cash reserves and debt if appropriate." Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Mohawk Industries, Inc. Director Cock Frans Georges De sold 1,000 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, June 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $238.27, for a total transaction of $238,270.00.
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One of the most important things we can do in celebration of Earth Day this year is committing to voting in the primary elections on May 15. In the Democratic primary for the new 7th Congressional District in Pennsylvania, I'll be voting for Greg Edwards.
He understands the importance of transitioning to a 100 percent renewable energy economy that works for all of us. He supports putting a price on carbon, as a way to help us transition away from the fossil fuels that are disrupting our climate. He supports a moratorium on all new fossil fuel infrastructure, including the pipelines that are used to transport fracked gas. And he will ensure we invest in clean and renewable energy.
Now is the time to act to ensure we and future generations have a healthy and stable climate. Voting to support Edwards is an important way to make that happen.
Kim Schaffer
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March 29 Ramaco Resources Inc:
* Ramaco Resources Inc announces acquisition of Southwestern Virginia Coal properties
* Ramaco resources inc says acquiring, through Ramaco resources land holdings about 14,762 acres of coal properties from Jewell Ridge Coal
* Ramaco Resources Inc says as part of transaction, Ramaco acquired several coal leaseholds adjacent to its Knox Creek Operations Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The creator and three other producers of the hit show “The Walking Dead” have filed a suit against AMC Networks Inc. alleging that they’ve been denied their rightful share of the hit program’s profits.
In the suit, filed in California Superior Court in Los Angeles, “The Walking Dead” co-creator Robert Kirkman along with producers Glen Mazzara, Gale Ann Hurd and David Alpert claim that by using in-house dealings between AMC Network...
Should everyone in Jersey be paid at least £9.75 an hour?
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Restaurant chain, Nando's, is giving away free chicken to A-level students right across the North West this week.
"On August 17 anyone picking up their A-Level (or equivalent) results will be able to grab themselves a free ¼ chicken or Firestarter* on that day," a Nando's spokesperson said.
"Just bring your results papers, ID and spend a minimum of seven pounds in any restaurant across the region and you will be eligible," the spokesperson added.
*Deal does not include Wing Roulette or All Together Now.
Nando's in Lancashire: Deepdale Retail Park, Preston - Peel Retail Park, Blackburn - Church Street, Blackpool - Derby Street, Leigh - Chalon Way West, St Helens and Ocean Plaza, Southport.
For full terms and conditions, please see - https://www.nandos.co.uk/explore/blog/level-results-are-lets-celebrate
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THIRD COAST BLUES COLLECTIVE
Sun Jul 30 2017 4:00pm @ 224 W. Bruce Street Milwaukee $15
$15/ or $20 for loving couples at the door.
Very special (and early) fathers and sons show!! Koenig & Koenig, Liban & Liban, Koch & Koch- it's not a law firm, it's the start of an incredible afternoon of blues including Milwaukee Blues masters and coincidentally, fathers and sons- Greg and Dylan Koch, Jim and Matt Liban, Kurt and Andrew Koenig!
Third Coast Blues Collective is a loosely affiliated group of musicians bound by friendship, mutual respect, and a love of blues and roots music. We present unique combinations of the best blues talent from SE Wisconsin and Chicago in performances that deliver exceptional quality, excitement, and energy.
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OAKLAND, Calif. — Well, there’s always Game 2 for the Warriors’ Andre Iguodala.
On the eve of their attempt to win a third championship in four years — all against the Cavaliers — the Warriors announced Wednesday that Iguodala, the 2015 Finals MVP, will miss Game 1 and then be re-evaluated before Game 2. Iguodala, one of Golden State’s best defenders, missed the final four games of the Western Conference Finals victory over Houston because of a bruised left leg.
And the other key injured player in the series, Cleveland’s Kevin Love, was excused from Wednesday’s media availability session as he remains in the NBA’s concussion protocol. Love missed Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals win over Boston after he collided in Game 6 with the Celtics’ Jayson Tatum. His status remains undecided for the Finals start.
Iguodala is making progress, the Warriors said, but he is still plagued by pain from the bone bruise and nerve inflammation around his knee.
March 30 Channel Well Technology Co Ltd :
* Says it will use undistributed profit to pay cash dividends of T$ 2.35 per share to shareholders for 2016
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/Zx32eu
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
Southeast Elementary, East Ridge Elementary and Sweetwater High School have received Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase Schools TM awards for the 2016-2017 school year from the Flippen Group.
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About Cogs Club Sittingbourne
The Cogs Club provides purposeful activities, based on Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST), for around 10 people with mild to moderate dementia. The programme can help people to recall or develop new skills and to transfer these skills to daily activities at home. The club can also provide the carer with some respite. The day usually consists of four sessions interspersed with breaks for refreshments or lunch. The first hour is about people meeting each other, discussing the 'Cogs' name, orientation to time and place, and sharing news. The second session explores a theme such as sounds, categorising objects and word association. After a light lunch, there is movement to music. This can be seated, standing or moving around the room. It may include miming to familiar songs. The last session usually involves a board game, such as Scrabble. Before members go home, they are given a summary of their day which can be discussed during their last tea break.
Our friends at Thrifter are back again, this time with a deal on an awesome screwdriver set!
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Seat began life as a manufacturer of badge-engineered Fiats in Spain. It struck out on its own in 1982, only to become a subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group in 1986.
Since then, VW has groomed it as the sporty, youthful brand in its portfolio, with a string of sharply styled models such as the Ibiza and Leon, which share many parts with their VW equivalents, the Polo and Golf.
To read all our Seat verdicts and find one that suits your needs visit our Seat car reviews.
However, the close relationship with VW and sharing of some engines means certain diesel-powered Seats built between 2009 and 2015 may be affected by the 'dieselgate' scandal, and therefore could be more polluting than official figures suggest.
Paris: French police say an eight-year-old girl has been killed and at least five people injured when a driver slammed his car into the sidewalk cafe of a pizza restaurant in a small town east of Paris.
An official with the national gendarme service said the driver was arrested soon after the incident on Monday night in the town of Sept-Sorts.
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The official said it is unclear whether the act was deliberate.
An Algerian man drove his car into a group of French soldiers last week, and a truck attack in the French city of Nice left 86 people dead a little more than a year ago. Several other countries have seen cars used as weapons in recent years.
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Grant sustained a right shoulder injury in Sunday's 30-24 win over the Seahawks, the Associated Press reports.
Grant suffered the injury on a kickoff return in the third quarter, during which he coughed up the ball. The Seahawks recovered the fumble and scored a touchdown on their next play to tie the game at 10-10. Though Grant was able to return to the game, his practice time could be limited heading into the Week 15 matchup with the Texans while he manages the injury.
MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — Montana does not store emails in state archives despite state laws that require emails of importance to be preserved.
The Missoulian reports that the state archives are supposed to be a storing place for the important records about the government, but no emails are being kept.
Officials say the problem is two pronged: agencies delete emails too soon and the archives do not have the equipment to accept digital records. As a result, Montana residents have lost decades of public information.
The state archive issue comes after deleted emails made headlines across the country this election season. In Montana, Republicans criticized the fact that no emails existed from Democrat Gov. Steve Bullock’s term as attorney general.
Charles scores 18 points in 4th, Liberty top Wings 94-89
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (AP) — Tina Charles scored 34 points and grabbed 10 rebounds and New York beat the Dallas Wings 94-89 on Tuesday night for Liberty coach Katie Smith's first victory.
New York was outscored 11-0 to start the game and trailed until Shavonte Zellous scored in the paint to tie it at 76 with 3:58 remaining in the game. Charles gave New York its first lead on their next possession and she finished with 18 points in the quarter.
Zellous added 19 points with nine assists for New York (1-2). Charles has seven career games with at least 30 points and 10 rebounds.
Elizabeth Cambage had 28 points and 16 rebounds for the Wings (2-3). Skylar Diggins-Smith scored 20 points with five 3-pointers and seven assists.
Diggins-Smith made four 3-pointers in the first quarter and she finished the half with 16 points to help the Wings build a 46-37 lead.
Azerbaijan violated the Karabakh ceasefire thirty times yesterday and last night, firing 300 small arms and sniper rounds, this according to the NKR Ministry of Defense.
The ministry says that Artsakh Defense Army units did not respond.
May 2 (Reuters) -
* Nine Energy Service Inc files for IPO of up to $100 million - SEC filing
* Nine Energy Service Inc says it expects to apply to list its common stock on NYSE under the symbol “NINE”
* Nine Energy Service - J.P. Morgan, Goldman Sachs, and Wells Fargo Securities are underwriters to the IPO
* Nine Energy Service - IPO size estimated solely for the purpose of calculating the registration fee Source text: (bit.ly/2oVey9p)
Event time: Saturday, October 7 | 2:00–5:00
Make it a mythical afternoon and view three new exhibitions Gerit Grimm’s Fairytales: In A Time Neither Now Nor Then, Romano Johnson: The Glitterati, and Dean Meeker: Myths and Masquerades. Meet artists Gerit Grimm and Romano Johnson while enjoying live music, light snacks, and a special Studio Saturday.
Gerit Grimm’s Fairytales: In A Time Neither Now Nor Then is on view from October 8, 2017 to January 14, 2018.
Price: MOWA’s membership philosophy focuses on building ongoing and meaningful relationships with visitors. With one visit to the museum, you are automatically a member for one full year. This means you can return again and again at no charge. Memberships begin at just $12 per person. Become a member today by visiting https://wisconsinart.org/support/membership.aspx
Life is still crazy and still loud for one famous Jersey Shore couple.
More than five years after MTV's hit reality show came to an end, Jenni "JWoww" Farley and Roger Mathews remain madly in love.
And fortunately for loyal fans of the couple, they're ready to share a bit more of their family life in a new series with Awestruck.
In an exclusive sneak peek at the new series titled Jenni & Roger: Domesticated, viewers get a taste of the couple's life with their son Greyson and daughter Meilani.
"We live in Central Jersey right next to Seaside Heights where it all began," Roger shares in the preview. And while they may still live in the same state, their lives today couldn't be more different.
A 20-year-old Regina man has been charged with trafficking heroin in connection with the apparent overdoses of three men at Regina provincial court in August.
The three men were being held in custody in cells at the Regina provincial courthouse Aug. 22 when they began to display signs of a drug overdose. Paramedics responded to the scene and the men were taken to hospital. All three men survived the incident.
Regina police said the accused was present just before the incident and allegedly made a hand-to-hand exchange with two of the three men who displayed signs of an overdose shortly afterward.
The accused was arrested and charged with trafficking heroin on Tuesday and made his first court appearance at Regina provincial court Wednesday.
He also faces a charge for breach of undertaking.
May 3 Voestalpine:
* CEO Eder tells reporters full-year results will be broadly in line with guidance
* Eder says company to announce total cost of Texas plant next week
* Eder says decision on whether to build new stainless steel plant at Kapfenberg site will depend primarily on electricity prices Further company coverage:
Police: Dad shoots intruder — daughter's ex-boyfriend
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — Authorities say a father shot an intruder at his daughter's Santa Ana home as the man tried to crawl through a window.
The Orange County Register reports Santa Ana Police Cpl. Anthony Bertagna says officers responded to the house at 1:50 a.m. Sunday after receiving a domestic violence call, but the intruder — the woman's ex-boyfriend — was not there when they arrived.
Bertagna says the man apparently returned later and the father confronted him as he was coming through a window.
The wounded man was transported to a hospital.
The incident is under investigation.
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Information from: The Orange County Register, http://www.ocregister.com
The brother of Port Authority bombing suspect Akayed Ullah worships at the same mosque where infamous blind sheik Omar Abdel-Rahman once preached, law enforcement sources told The Post on Monday.
Ullah’s brother Ahsan attends Mas Jid al-Salam mosque in Jersey City, where the radical cleric Abdel-Rahman used to spew hate.
Rahman came to the FBI’s attention following the 1993 bombing of the World Trade Center.
The blind sheik – considered the WTC attack mastermind – was implicated in plots targeting the UN, Holland and Lincoln Tunnels and then-Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak.
He was convicted of conspiracy in federal court in 1995, sentenced to life behind bars and died earlier this year at the age of 78.
Ahsan Ullah is being questioned by police but Akayed insists his brother had no role in the Port Authority attack, sources have said.
Warriors center Zaza Pachulia is out for Monday nights game with a sore shoulder, while forward Patrick McCaw is game-time decision pending a pregame examination in accordance with the NBAs concussion protocol, the team announced Monday afternoon.
McCaw, who suffered a concussion in a Dec. 4 game against the New Orleans, went through a full practice Sunday afternoon.
On Sunday, coach Steve Kerr said that hed be taking a cautious approach with Pachulia, whose shoulder has been a lingering issue for the 14-year veteran this season. After missing Mondays game against the Pelicans, the Georgian center played just five minutes in the teams 101-87 win over the Charlotte Hornets before reaggravating the injury.
We have to be careful, said Kerr. "I’m looking at the schedule, two games in the next week, so we’ve got to be very careful. He could still play tomorrow, but if (team trainer) Chelsea (Lane) says there’s any problem, I won’t play him."
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Tiger Global Management :
* Cuts share stake in Amazon.com Inc by 8.1 percent to 1.2 million shares - sec filing‍​
* Cuts share stake in Alibaba Group Holding by 8.6 percent to 4.3 million ads - sec filing‍​
* Cuts share stake in Restaurant Brands International Inc by 23.9 percent to 1.9 million shares - sec filing‍​
* Cuts share stake in Alphabet Inc by 70.9 percent to 35,715 shares of class c capital stock‍​ - sec filing
* Change in holdings are as of June 30, 2017 and compared with the previous quarter ended as of March 31, 2017- sec filing‍​ Source text for quarter ended June 30, 2017: (bit.ly/2wJDukF) Source text for quarter ended March 31, 2017: (bit.ly/2r9xG3Q)
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Tim Farron is resigning as LibDem leader, “I have found myself torn, living as a faithful Christian and leading a political party in the current environment…” Seems a private commitment to Christian values is incompatible with modern liberal values. How intolerant.
Expect it to be Swinson versus Cable or Davey for next leader…
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A woman detained and deported to Mexico in 2013 despite being in the United States legally will not be allowed to pursue a wrongful arrest lawsuit against the U.S. government.
An appeals court in New Orleans upheld a Texas federal judge's dismissal of the lawsuit by Guadalupe Chaidez Campos.
Court records say Campos had entered the country illegally in 2012 and was ordered out. But she also applied for and received legal "nonimmigrant" status.
Agents detained and deported her when she reported to a probation office in El Paso, even though she had proof of her legal status. She returned in 2014.
Tuesday's ruling said the government is immune from her lawsuit because the border agents, who had seen the 2012 deportation order, acted within their discretion.
Every single graduating senior at a high school in northeast Denver will soon be moving on to college.Going to college is a huge accomplishment for Flor Canales.She is the first to graduate from high school and go to a university in her family."When I was in 9th grade I didn't see myself going to college but now that I'm here it's kind of surreal and it's amazing," she told KDVR-TV Canales, a DACA student, has been accepted to five colleges."If you can help them achieve their goals instead of checking things off the box because that's what society tells us to, I think that' really important," teacher Dara Zack said.Director of College Placement Gabe Godoy said, "The 78 students that graduate, I can tell you story after story after story of each one of them because we really take the time to get to know them."Many of these students never dreamed they would get to go to college or a university.Now, 78 students will have a dream come true.
The State Patrol says a Minnesota man suspected of driving drunk with three children in the car was going nearly 100 mph before he was arrested.
The 33-year-old man from St. Paul was stopped by the State Patrol about 7:30 a.m. Saturday on Interstate 94 near Baldwin in St. Croix County.
The driver was clocked at 96 mph in a 70 mph zone. He was booked into the county jail, posted bail and was released.
The children in his car were all under 16.
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WATFORD, Ont. -- Ontario NDP Leader Andrea Horwath had an unexpected campaign stop during her swing through southwestern Ontario on Wednesday -- a campaign bus breakdown.
Horwath's bus, dubbed the "Proletariat Chariot" by media riding on it for the campaign, experienced mechanical problems on Highway 402 near Watford, Ont.
The bus pulled over safely after a burning smell started to enter the cabin.
A faulty fanbelt was believed to be the problem.
"I'm going to check the engine," Horwath said, walking off the bus to assess the situation.
"Time for a .FanbeltChange4TheBetter," she tweeted a short time later.
Horwath's communications team said the breakdown was proof their campaign is "hot."
It was only a matter of time before the kids of Stranger Things were subjected to Bad Lip Reading.
Now, if you haven’t seen Netflix’s hit series, you might not want to watch this. While it’s not exactly spoilers, it is clips from the show. Instead of, well, “Stranger Things”…El watches the boys rehearse for their play while Hopper and Joyce argue over music.
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ORLANDO -- A couple moving a gas grill in an SUV was injured on Sunday when one of them lit a cigarette and an explosion happened.
Orlando police released photos of the Kia Sorento that showed extensive damage to the SUV with the roof blown out and the airbags deployed. The windshield was lying on the ground. All of the other glass was blown from the vehicle.
A gas grill being transported inside this car exploded when passenger lit a cigarette. 2 in car sustained burns; not life threatening. pic.twitter.com/76OaeJiCiv — Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) August 13, 2017
Police said the couple in the SUV sustained burns but their injuries were not life threatening.
The grill was turned on and the propane tank was open and connected, according to the Orlando Sentinel, The wife lit a cigarette and the SUV exploded according to police. After the explosion, the vehicle crashed into a pole
LATROBE, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania authorities say a man has died of injuries he suffered from lighting himself on fire in his yard.
Firefighters in Latrobe were responding to a shed fire Saturday night when they discovered the man on fire nearby.
Fire Chief John Brasile says the 58-year-old man had left a suicide note on a door to his home, where he lived alone. He says the man was burned over about 80 percent of his body.
The medical examiner says the man died Monday morning of thermal inhalation injuries, and ruled the death a suicide.
NASSAU, Bahamas -- Caribbean tourism fared well in 2016 and industry stakeholders are generally upbeat about the year ahead, despite the fact that many hoteliers were forced to adjust their high performance expectations for 2016 as the year progressed due to unforeseen events. Announcing the results of the second annual Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association Industry Performance and Outlook Study, Frank Comito, director general and CEO of the private sector association, stated that "more than four out of five hoteliers have an encouraging outlook for tourism in 2017."
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In this photo provided by the New South Wales Rural Fire Service smoke billows from a wildfire burning near Mudgee, Australia, Monday, Feb. 13, 2017. The fire has consumed more than 5000 hectares of bush and grasslands north-west of Sydney.
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× Motorcyclist Killed in Marshalltown Accident with Semi
MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa – One person is dead following a crash involving a semi truck and a motorcycle.
The accident happened around 9:25 p.m. Monday at the intersection of Highway 14 and Marion Street in Marshalltown. The Iowa State Patrol says a northbound motorcycle operated by 63-year-old Gary Johnson of Gladbrook was struck by a southbound semi attempting to turn left onto Marion Street.
Officials say the semi, driven by 24-year-old Reid Gerhardt of Fairmont, Minnesota, was hauling livestock and about to make a delivery at JBS in Marshalltown.
Johnson was pronounced dead at the scene. Officials say he was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash
Gerhardt was not injured
– Gran Metalik made his debut on 205 Live tonight. Metaliv beat Drew Gulak with a Metalik Driver. You can see some video below:
– WWE posted the following video from tonight’s Smackdown, with Dolph Ziggler warning the new generation that he’s going to take them out:
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iStock/Thinkstock(BEIJING) — A time-lapse video showing smog rolling into Beijing over a 20-minute period gives a glimpse of the pollution problem in China’s capital city.
Chas Pope, a British engineering consultant working in Beijing, shot the video.
An air-quality index released by China’s municipal environmental protection bureau, which measures potentially hazardous particles in the air, hit 482 on Sunday, almost touching the 500 mark where the scale tops out, and far beyond the point deemed hazardous to health, according to the South China Morning Post.
The U.S embassy in Beijing gives its own reading of air pollution in the capital, which as of Monday is “hazardous.”
“Everyone should avoid all physical activity outdoors,” a warning accompanying the reading warns. “People with heart or lung disease, older adults, and children should remain indoors and keep activity levels low.”
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Yankees win opener
The 2017 Subway Series opened Monday night at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx with host team emerging with a 4-2, comeback win over the New York Mets.
The Mets led 2-0 early on homers from Curtis Granderson and Yoenis Cespedes, but the Yankees got homers from Araron Judge, and Gary Sanchez to score four unanswered runs to pull out the win.
Three games are left in the series.
Here's what social media is saying about the Yankees' win.
After a faceoff in the third period, Antoine Vermette whacks the ref with his stick, getting ejected from the game in the Ducks' 1-0 win. (0:16)
Anaheim Ducks forward Antoine Vermette was ejected from his team's road game against the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday for abuse of an official.
Vermette slashed at the leg of linesman Shandor Alphonso after losing a faceoff with 7:33 of the third period to earn a 10-minute penalty for game misconduct.
In addition to the ejection, Vermette could face further discipline.
Per the NHL's Rule 40.3, deliberately applying physical force to an official in any manner comes with an automatic 10-game suspension.
Calgary Flames defenseman Dennis Wideman was suspended 20 games for abuse of an official last season, after cross-checking a ref on his way back to the bench. Wideman's suspension was later reduced to 10 games through an appeal.
The Ducks won Tuesday night's game 1-0.
In his first season with the Ducks, Vermette has eight goals and 14 points in 57 games.
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Police block an intersection near Rice University in Houston after a fatal crash on April 24, 2018.
HOUSTON - A cyclist was hit and killed by a dump truck Tuesday near Rice University, police said.
The crash was reported just before noon near the intersection of Main Street and Sunset Boulevard.
Houston police said preliminary information indicates the cyclist was a woman.
Drivers should avoid the area, police said.
It was not immediately clear what caused the crash.
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UPDATE: Train hits hydro pole, causes outage near Deltaport
No injuries reported but traffic in and out of Deltaport is blocked
July 4 (Reuters) - Enbridge Inc would sell its western Canadian natural gas gathering and processing business to Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP and its institutional partners for an enterprise value of about C$4.31 billion ($3.28 billion), the companies said on Wednesday.
The business includes 19 natural gas processing plants and liquids handling facilities, Enbridge said. ($1 = 1.3141 Canadian dollars) (Reporting by Arunima Banerjee in Bengaluru Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
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Playbook: “Setting aside the whole Russia question, President Trump has another huge problem: He’s quickly infuriating allies on Capitol Hill. They are asking one simple question: Will Trump professionalize his operation, by bringing in — or empowering — someone who understands how to navigate the city? Or will the White House continue to sputter down this path, leaving would-be allies on Capitol Hill furious and unable to defend a president whose aides mislead the public and top figures in the administration.”
“All of these distractions make it so much more difficult for the White House to conduct legitimate business on the Hill. This is no longer cable TV missteps or an adviser saying something silly.”
April 20 UMB Financial Corp:
* UMB Financial Corporation announces agreement to sell Scout Investments, Inc. To Carillon Tower Advisers
* UMB Financial Corp says execution of an agreement to sell 100 percent of stock of Scout Investments, Inc
* UMB Financial Corp says company plans to use proceeds from transaction to support its current growth strategies
* Transaction has been approved by boards of directors at both companies
* UMB Financial Corp - deal for $172.5 million in cash Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
DURANGO — Colorado officials are considering the development of a regulated homeless campground in Durango.
The Durango Herald reported Wednesday a number of officials visited the Mesilla Valley Community of Hope, a homeless camp in Las Cruces, New Mexico, to get ideas.
The New Mexico campground, which holds up to 50 adults, is financially run by community support from schools, churches and nonprofits, and is self-governed by people staying at the camp who enforce a no drinking, drugs or fighting policy.
La Plata County Commissioner Brad Blake approached other local officials earlier this spring in an effort to generate momentum for the homeless camp’s construction.
The camp’s proposed location is an area south of the Durango Community Shelter.
A city study session on the matter is scheduled for June 27.
Frazier (concussion) will begin a rehab assignment with High-A Tampa on Thursday, Sweeny Murti of Sports Radio 66 WFAN reports.
According to Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record, the injured outfielder went 1-for-5 with a stolen base in a game at extended spring training Monday, so it seems like his head is finally getting close to 100 percent. Frazier will begin his rehab assignment with High-A, though he may need a bit longer time on the trip around the minors due to how long he's been out.
WASHINGTON — Reality TV star Kim Kardashian West is en route to the White House to advocate on behalf of a great-grandmother serving a life sentence in prison.
That’s according to a person familiar with the visit who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss it publicly.
Kardashian West has urged the president to pardon 62-year-old Alice Marie Johnson, serving a life sentence without parole for a non-violent drug offence.
She’s been in touch with Jared Kushner, Trump’s son-in-law and senior adviser. He oversees the administration’s push to overhaul the nation’s prison system.
It’s unclear whether Kardashian West will meet with President Donald Trump, but the president often invites visitors into the Oval Office.
She tweeted Wednesday, “Happy Birthday Alice Marie Johnson. Today is for you.”
Chesterfield continue their battle against relegation from League Two when they welcome Crawley Town to the Proact Stadium this afternoon.
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Feds: At least 6 tornadoes cause damage southwest of Houston
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DALLAS - Residents of a coastal area southwest of Houston are cleaning up debris after severe storms, including at least six tornadoes, swept through the area.
At least six people were injured in Van Vleck, about 70 miles southwest of Houston, by a weak tornado rated by a federal survey team as of EF1 strength with winds of 86 to 110 mph. An EF2 tornado with winds of 111-135 mph caused extensive damage to subdivisions 27 miles southwest of Houston. A weak tornado also was confirmed in Wharton.
Elsewhere, more than 3 inches of rain fell in some areas west of Austin, and rain was mixing with snow in the Texas Panhandle, resulting in slick roads and delays in school openings.
PHILADELPHIA — Caleb Wood scored 14 points and Penn moved to 5-0 in Ivy League play by holding off Yale, 59-50 on Saturday night.
The Quakers have hosted Brown and Yale on the same weekend 59 times in its history. They swept the two-game series for the 39th time after beating the Bears 95-90 in overtime Friday night. Penn has beaten Yale 106 times in 133 meetings.
Penn took a 31-25 lead into intermission, and Ryan Betley opened the second half by drilling a 3 and Max Rothschild converted at the basket to make it 36-25.
Antonio Woods finished with 13 points for Penn (15-6, 5-0). Betley added 12 points and Rothschild 10, and AJ Brodeur pulled down nine boards.
Avril (neck) was ruled out for Sunday's game against the Rams, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
This is unsurprising after head coach Pete Carroll indicated earlier this week that Avril may be dealing with a more severe neck issue. Frank Clark will step in as starting right defensive end in his absence.
Magic center Nikola Vucevic drives against Pacers forward Thaddeus Young during the first half of a game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017. Magic center Nikola Vucevic drives against Pacers forward Thaddeus Young during the first half of a game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017.
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Audrina Patridge and Corey Bohan reach custody agreement Patridge filed for divorce from Bohan last month after 10 months of marriage. They share one child, daughter Kirra Max.
Audrina Patridge spotted with estranged husband Patridge filed for divorce from Corey Bohan last week after 10 months of marriage.
Corey Bohan allegedly installed cameras to spy on Audrina New legal documents claim Bohan was recording her and her father.
WASHINGTON—The Food and Drug Administration Wednesday gave marketing clearance for a device that can potentially revamp stroke care by allowing paramedics in the field to diagnose severe strokes requiring specialized treatment.
The Lucid Robotic System is aimed at one of the central dilemmas of modern neurology: How to quickly identify patients with the most severe strokes who could benefit from being taken immediately to hospitals that can perform a complex clot-removal procedure, potentially helping to avoid major disability.
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VCA Inc. issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday. The company reported $0.58 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.60 by $0.02.
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Police keep watch on a house as they search for a heavily armed gunman following the shooting of RCMP officers in Moncton, N.B., on June 5, 2014. The widow of one of three RCMP officers who were killed during the 2014 shooting rampage in Moncton says the delay of the trial for Labour Code charges against the force is "yet another heartache in this journey for accountability."
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UPDATE: 3.22pm
Gwent Police have released a statement.
"At approximately 12.30 today, we received a report of a single vehicle road traffic collision near the Crown round about on the A4042.
"The driver, a 73-year-old man, has been taken to the Royal Gwent hospital by ambulance with potentially life threatening injuries.
"Three passengers were also taken to hospital however there injuries are not thought to be life threatening or changing.
"The road was closed whilst recovery was underway but has since reopened."
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MOTORISTS are facing delays following a two-vehicle crash near Cwmbran.
A stretch of the A4042 is closed following the crash on the Crown Roundabout Northbound between A4042 and Newport Road.
The crash is affecting traffic between Newport and Pontypool.
Peach enthusiasts, this is for you.
The 47th Annual Ridge Peach Festival is happening this weekend. There will be a country store selling home canned peach preserves, jams and jellies. Other peach desserts and ice cream will be available also. The festival is Saturday the 17th, starting at 9 a.m in Trenton, South Carolina
There will be a softball tournament and live entertainment all day.
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March 19 (Reuters) - Invictus Md Strategies Corp:
* CHANGING TICKER ON TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE FROM IMH TO GENE EFFECTIVE MARCH 20 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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PARIS — A cold case in France is heating up, with three new arrests this week over the 1984 killing of a 4-year-old boy named Gregory.
The investigation has involved family rivalries, judicial bungling and 12,000 pieces of evidence — including about 2,000 anonymous letters — in the three decades since his corpse was pulled from a freezing river in eastern France.
The Burgundy gendarme service and Dijon appeals court said in a statement that three people were arrested Wednesday. Local newspaper L'Est Republicain reported that they were a great-uncle, great-aunt and aunt of Gregory's and that they are suspected of complicity in the killing.
Cape Town - Beleaguered Formula One team, Williams have confirmed that their head of aerodynamics, South African Dirk de Beer, has left the team.
Williams, who have a rich history in the sport, are currently languishing in last position in the Constructors Championship with only four points from the first six races of the season.
According to the official Formula One website, De Beer, who previously worked at Ferrari, will be replaced by Dave Wheater.
Williams drivers Lance Stroll and Sergey Sirotkin recently finished in last and second last place at the Monaco Grand Prix and were lapped by the race leaders on the tight street circuit.
The Grove based outfit will be hoping for a change of fortune at the next race in the calendar which takes place at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal, Canada on June 10.
The Google logo adorns the entrance of Google Germany headquarters in Hamburg, Germany July 11, 2016. Picture taken July 11, 2016. REUTERS/Morris Mac Matzen
SEOUL Google Inc has offered to invest at least 1 trillion won ($880.29 million) to help South Korea's LG Display Co Ltd (034220.KS) boost output of organic light-emitting diode (OLED) screens for smartphones, the Electronic Times reported on Monday citing unnamed sources.
The paper said Google offered the investment to secure a stable supply of flexible OLED screens for its next Pixel smartphones. Samsung Electronics Co Ltd's (005930.KS) flagship Galaxy smartphones use the bendable displays, while Apple Inc (AAPL.O) is expected to start using them in at least some of its next iPhones.
LG Display declined to comment, while Google could not be immediately reached for comment.
(Reporting by Se Young Lee)
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Top Spots In The Bay Area To Say Goodbye To SummerHello sunshine, T-shirts and sandals! Shed a couple of layers as the fog retreats, welcoming the end of summer in San Francisco. This is one city where temperatures rise as we head for the far side of Labor Day, even as the heat cools off elsewhere around the Bay Area.
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So much is happening at the workhouse museum these days that it seems impossible for visitors to leave feeling anything less than total amazement.
Its hugely dedicated band of volunteers, trustees, and visionary leadership team have achieved so much in such a short space of time.
HOUSTON - Tuesday night students at Texas A&M University will hold a remembrance ceremony to honor former first lady Barbara Bush.
People are expected to gather at the fountain plaza in front of the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum at 8 p.m.
Barbara Bush was laid to rest behind the library on Saturday. People have made their way from all over to pay their respects to the former first lady.
"Barbara Bush is a huge icon here and she just left a lasting impact to A&M and students and for education and so we thought it was really important to pay our respects to such a wonderful lady and our country,” said Anna Ferraro, a senior at Texas A&M.
It is free to see the grave site until 8 p.m. Tuesday. The library is also accepting children’s book donations in honor of Bush's passion for literacy.
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NEW YORK (AP) — The Brooklyn Nets have hired former NBA player and Argentine guard Pablo Prigioni as an assistant coach.
The Nets also announced Tuesday that former Spurs center Tiago Splitter was hired as a pro scout.
Prigioni spent most of his professional career in Spain and won a bronze medal with Argentina in the 2008 Olympics before coming to the New York Knicks in 2012 as a 35-year-old rookie. He spent four years in the NBA with the Knicks, Rockets and Clippers.
Splitter helped San Antonio win the 2014 NBA championship before spending the final two seasons of his seven-year career with Atlanta and Philadelphia. The Nets said Splitter, who also played for Brazil's national team, will have added duties related to player on-court development.
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Results Sheet: 2017 Canadian Motocross Nationals - Barrie
Race results from round 10 of the 2017 Canadian Motocross Nationals.
May 3 Hollyfrontier Corp;
* HollyFrontier corporation reports quarterly results
* HollyFrontier corp - qtrly sales and other revenue $3.08 billion versus $2.02 billion
* HollyFrontier corp - q1 net loss attributable to hollyfrontier stockholders of $45.5 million or $0.26 per diluted share
* Q1 earnings per share view $-0.12, revenue view $2.28 billion -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* HollyFrontier - qtrly production levels averaged approximately 392,000 barrels per day and crude oil charges averaged 371,000 bpd for current quarter
* HollyFrontier corp - q1 included several special items that reduced net income by a total of $12.0 million
* HollyFrontier - q1 crude rate was negatively impacted by our planned turnaround at navajo, planned maintenance at el dorado vacuum tower among others
* HollyFrontier-Q1 crude rate also negatively impacted by unplanned maintenance at tulsa ccr reformer, crude supply pipeline outage to woods cross refinery Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Feb 14 Seabridge Gold Inc :
* Seabridge Gold to acquire Snowstorm project
* Seabridge Gold-letter of intent contemplates that co to buy all of outstanding shares of private company that owns a 100% interest in Snowstorm project
* Seabridge Gold Inc - consideration agreed to be paid to Paulson is 700,000 Seabridge common shares
* Seabridge Gold - consideration agreed to be paid to Paulson includes 500,000 share purchase warrants exercisable for four years at $15.65 per share Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The use of medical cannabis oils passed Virginia's House of Delegates in a historic vote on Friday. The Let Doctors Decide Bill would let doctors recommend the use of cannabis oil or THC-A oil for treatment of any diagnosed condition.
LAS VEGAS – Blink-182 is the latest musical group to announce plans for a Las Vegas residency.
The pop-punk band from Poway tweeted Monday they will be staying in Vegas for a 16-night residency at the Palms Casino and Resort.
Dates for “Kings of the Weekend” include the following:
May 26-27
June 8-9, 15-16, 23-24
October 26-27
November 2-3, 9-10, 16-17
Tickets for the show start at $59 and go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. PST.
“What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas,” the trio said. “So, we’re staying in Vegas for 16 nights of shows at the @PearlatPalms.”
Police say the suspect on the left pointed a gun in the face of a 7 Eleven clerk in Affton. Credit: St. Louis County PD
Police are searching for a suspect who they say stuck a gun in the face of a 7 Eleven clerk in South County.
Surveillance video captured the man shirtless inside the store, along with his accomplice who police say was wearing a blue shirt.
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JEFFERSON — No one was injured after a fire broke at a mobile home on South Clary Road Monday afternoon, with damages mainly contained to a bathroom.
Jefferson Fire Chief Walter Morris said he didn’t immediately know the cause of the blaze but said the Office of the State Marshal would respond to investigate.
A mobile home on South Clary Road was damaged by fire Monday afternoon. Staff photo by Charles Eichacker Search photos available for purchase: Photo Store →
The home, which is insured, is owned by Enos Webster Jr., who said at the scene that he thought the fire may have started from a cigarette. Three people live there: Webster, his wife and their teenage son.
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The Woodfin Patterson Auditorium in Brewton was the setting on May 9 for a Nursing Pinning Ceremony for 28 graduates of the Nursing Program at Coastal Alabama Community College.
Graduates represented the Standard Track Nursing Program (RN) and the Career Mobile Track Nursing Program (LPN to RN).
Special honorees for the RN Program were Valedictorian Samantha Taylor and Salutatorian Shelby Thomas. For the LPN Program, special honorees were Valedictorian Susan Helton and Salutatorians Dana Richardson, Jasma Dortch, and Kelli Moon.
Nursing graduates from Atmore are Paige Allen, Brandy Dunlap, Jordan Fountain, Susan Helton, and Destinee Thompson.
The Trudeau government wants to rewrite the NAFTA accord to make it harder for businesses to challenge decisions made by U.S., Mexican or Canadian governments as long as public officials say they are taking measures in the “public interest.”
It’s a negotiating objective that will likely be warmly welcomed by U.S. President Donald Trump and protectionist U.S. critics of the North American free trade agreement who have long felt that Washington ceded too much sovereign decision making power.
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President Trump’s offer to Kim Jong-Un of economic aid only after Kim has completely and unilaterally given up North Korea’s nuclear capability is reminiscent of the scene in “Treasure of the Sierra Madre,” when a bandito offers Dobbs a gold watch in exchange for a gun. Both offers are rejected for the same, obvious reason. Neither Kim nor Dobbs is willing to be at the mercy of the one who wants to disarm him.
Right-wing activists from the Otzma Yehudit (Jewish Power) movement have demonstrated at the Damascus Gate into Jerusalem's Old City, near the scene of the attack in which Adiel Kolman was murdered yesterday. The activists called "no more permits, enough gifts, death to terrorists, expell the enemies."
Attorney Itamar Ben-Gvir said, "We are completely used to it. No one is even speaking of a siege around the village of the terrorist or the denial of work permits to the residents of the village, and are settling for measuring his private room [for demolition -ed.]. It turns out that the right-wing government is behaving like a left-wing government and [Hamas leader Ismail] Haniyeh can sleep quietly as long as [Avigdor] Liberman is defense minister."
The Johnson City Fire Department is marking Fire Prevention Week with visits to local schools to teach students fire safety through puppet shows.
The department has been putting on puppet shows for nearly 40 years, and plan to visit the Handicapped Children’s Association, Johnson City Intermediate School, and St. James Church.
The show teaches students basic fire safety tips like “stop, drop and roll” and the importance of smoke alarms.
“Three out of five deaths that occurred in fires since 2009 happened in homes that didn’t have present smoke alarms or operating smoke alarms, and because a lot of materials are synthetic now, oil based, fires burn a lot hotter and a lot faster than they did 20 years ago.” - Bob Blakeslee, Lieutenant and Fire Prevention Officer
Fire Prevention Week starts Sunday and runs through Saturday.
For fire safety tips and activities throughout the week, visit JCFD.org.
Aug 15 (Reuters) - Zhejiang Jingsheng Mechanical & Electrical Co Ltd
* Says it wins bid to supply solar-related equipment for inner mongolia project worth 1.09 billion yuan ($163.29 million)
Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2wLc1yQ
Further company coverage: ($1 = 6.6753 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
March 19 (Reuters) - RAY SIGORTA:
* JAN.- FEB. 2018 ESTIMATED PREMIUM PRODUCTION IS AT 126.0 MILLION LIRA‍​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
Baku. 27 January. REPORT.AZ/ Turkish military aviation destroyed 340 targets during the Olive Branch operation in Afrin, northern Syria.
Report informs referring to the TASS, a statement of Turkish General Staff says.
“340 PKK, KCK, PYD-YPG, ISIS terrorist targets have been destroyed so far during Turkey's Afrin operation in airstrikes carried out by Turkish Armed Forces. At least 394 terrorists have been killed since the start of Turkey's Operation Olive Branch in northwestern Syria,” it reads.
One Albany leader is working to improve the downtown Albany area by encouraging local businesses and restaurants to make the move to the area.
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In 2013 the Commission for Gender Equality held a dialogue in support of its position paper calling for the decriminalisation of sex work. During the dialogue, participants also discussed the less popular model of partial legalisation, also known as "the Swedish Model".
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Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) released a song on eve of Independence Day.
ISPR released the song titled ‘Ae Watan Tera Bhala Ho’ on social media. Shafqat Amanat Ali is the lead singer in it.
The song complements military’s resolve against terrorism and shows how all the armed forces are united against this menace.
It’s a simple video showing the operations that are taking place against the militants in various areas of Pakistan, especially in the Northern areas.
This video coincidentally comes right after an attack took place on an army truck in Quetta which resulted in the martyrdom of seven soldiers among 15 persons.
Army is conducting Operation Raddul Fasaad and Operation Khyber 4 against terrorism and militancy.
Former army chief Raheel Sharif had launched Operation Zarb-e-Azb in 2014 which had proven to be fruitful.
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AVALON (KDKA) — Avalon Police are searching for a missing 13-year-old boy.
Police say Paul DiGbeu hasn’t been in school for the past three days.
He was possibly seen around 6:30 pm. Monday getting on a bus in Bellevue that was heading toward the city.
DiGbeu is about 5-feet-6-inches tall and weighs about 115 pounds. Police say he speaks broken English and French.
He was last seen wearing blue jeans, a dark hoodie with light gray horizontal stripes and blue flip-flops.
Anyone who sees DiGbeu or knows about his whereabouts is asked to call Avalon Borough Police at (412) 761-0353.
A member of the Plainfield Fire Department has been accused of sexual misconduct at the department, according to Plainfield Police, and officers are investigating.
Police said they executed a search and seizure warrant at the Plainfield Fire Department at 620 Norwich Rd. around 5:30 p.m. Thursday.
During the search, other departments were put on notice with help from the Quinebaug Valley Emergency Communications to provide coverage to the Plainfield Fire District area and public safety was a priority and was not at risk, police said.
Authorities said there is an active investigation, but no additional information has been released.
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Lilongwe-based Hip Hop artist and hit maker, Martse has announced plans to release his first ever album this year titled ‘Truth Only’. Hip-Hop artist Martse (left) set to release ‘truth only ‘ … Photo courtesy of TOYA Photograph The artist, born Martin Nkhata said he wants his fans to be taken by surprise, …
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Global Brokerage Inc:
* GLOBAL BROKERAGE, INC. RECEIVES APPROXIMATELY 78.5% YES VOTES TO MOVE FORWARD WITH THE PREPACKAGED PLAN OF REORGANIZATION
* ‍BANKRUPTCY CASE IS EXPECTED TO TAKE NO LONGER THAN SIXTY DAYS; ALL VOTING CREDITORS VOTED IN FAVOR OF PLAN​
* GLOBAL BROKERAGE - FILED A VOLUNTARY PETITION FOR REORGANIZATION UNDER CHAPTER 11 OF BANKRUPTCY CODE IN UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT
* ‍BANKRUPTCY CASE IS EXPECTED TO TAKE NO LONGER THAN SIXTY DAYS​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Former founding member of The Badlees and accomplished solo songwriter Bret Alexander will be the final featured performer in a lineup of talented local musicians for Kirby Fest.
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LEWISBURG – In Lewisburg over one hundred people gathered Sunday on Market Street to rally in peace in response to recent violence in Charlottesville, Virginia. Steva Stowell-Hardcastle organized the event, “Watching the people of Charlottesville come out to form a circle around the hate groups, I felt like we need to stand up in solidarity with them. This is not what our country should be growing into we have been trying to grow out of this for decades.”
The rally included local speakers, poetry readings, and music. Valley Pastor Mark Resisinger of the Beaver Memorial Church of Lewisburg spoke to the crowd, “As I said this morning in our worship service when the voice of hate speaks loudly, the voices of love cannot be silenced.”
The peace rally in front of the Post Office drew residents of Lewisburg and the surrounding areas to stand in solidarity with the counter protesters in Virginia. There were multiple peace rallies held across the country Sunday.
NEW YORK (AP) — The CEO of the nation’s third largest pharmaceutical company is resigning from the President’s American Manufacturing Council citing “a responsibility to take a stand against intolerance and extremism.”
President Donald Trump lashed out almost immediately Monday at Merck CEO Kenneth Frazier on Twitter, saying Frazier “will have more time to LOWER RIPOFF DRUG PRICES!”
Frazier’s resignation comes shortly after a violent confrontation between white supremacists and protesters in Charlottesville, Virginia, that left one person dead and 19 injured.
Frazier said in a tweet on Monday that the country’s leaders must “honor our fundamental values by clearly rejecting expressions of hatred, bigotry and group supremacy.”
Trump is being criticized for not explicitly condemning the white nationalists who marched in Charlottesville.
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The actress's CA Made an official complaint with the cyber cell, post which the arrest had been made.
Mumbai: The Mumbai cyber cell has arrested a person for attempting to hack the IT details of actress Kareena Kapoor, according to latest reports.
The actress is currently celebrating motherhood with husband Saif Ali Khan, who were recently blessed with a baby boy, Taimur Ali Khan.
Apparently, the actress's CA Made an official complaint with the cyber cell, post which the arrest had been made.
The complaint was filed two months ago.
The accused was reportedly trying to rig her account details for the financial year, 2016-17.
Actor Hrithik Roshan had also faced the wrath of online hacking in 2016, when an unidentified youngster had hacked onto his Facebook account and gone Live on his profile.
Further details are awaited.
Judicial Watch has sent a letter to Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp charging that 10 Georgia counties are not properly maintaining voter rolls.
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F-Squared Founder Violated Securities Law, Jury Finds
Law360, Boston (October 6, 2017, 4:00 PM EDT) -- A federal jury in Massachusetts on Friday found the former CEO of defunct stock-picking company F-Squared liable in a civil case for his role in misrepresenting the history of his flagship investment product.
The jury, after deliberating for just a few hours after closing arguments in the case brought by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, found that Howard Present had violated the Investment Advisers Act and acted with intent to defraud or recklessness.
The SEC said Present touted his company’s AlphaSector investment product as having...
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UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations Staff Union says 32 people working for the world body were killed in the line of duty in 2016, including 26 peacekeepers.
The union’s security committee said Tuesday that in the past five years almost 240 U.N. personnel have died in deliberate attacks.
Last year’s death toll was lower than in 2015, when at least 51 U.N. and associated personnel were killed in the line of duty, the highest number ever recorded by the committee.
For the third year in a row, the committee said, the greatest loss of life in 2016 was in Mali, where at least 23 U.N. personnel were killed by ambushes, landmines and bombings.
The committee called on Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to mobilize resources to ensure the safety of U.N. personnel.
EAGLE MILLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) – The weather outside doesn’t put most people in the mood to take a swim, but that didn’t stop Pastor Dave Martin from the Hope United Methodist Church in Eagle Mills from taking a “polar plunge” for a good cause.
Pastor Martin challenged his church congregation to raise $4,000 over the course of four weeks. In return, he promised to take a dig in the Poestenkill Creek at the Eagle Mills Bridge on Route 2.
“This is strictly keeping a promise,” said Pastor Martin before he jumped in the freezing water. “I said that if they raised the money I would jump in, and that’s what we’re going to do.”
Pastor Martin has completed several polar plunges over the past seven years, always with similar challenges to his church.
All the money raised goes to mission projects supported by the Hope United Methodist Church.
The Bethel High School girls basketball team lost to host Vanden 69-25 on Tuesday in a battle for first place in the Solano County Athletic Conference.
With the win, the Vikings (22-5, 10-0) won the league outright and the Jaguars (20-7, 8-2) grabbed second place. Vanden is ranked No. 9 in the Sac-Joaquin Section and No. 2 in its division.
Talia Williams-Davis had seven points while Sarah Martinez and Trinity Kilson each had four points for Bethel.
Bethel now awaits the brackets for the Sac-Joaquin Section playoffs.
A strong wind that swept across Iran's capital Tehran on Wednesday evening killed one person and injured 76 others, Tehran's Emergency Center said in a statement, Xinhua reported.
The victim was from southern Tehran, who was buried under the debris due the destructive Typhoon.
According to the local media, the strong wind, coupled with rain and thick dust, grounded the flights in Imam Khomeini Airport and Mehrabad Airport for a short time.
The flights bound for Tehran were also ordered to return.
Meanwhile, power polls and residential districts were damaged by the strong wind, where residents have suffered half an hour blackout before dusk.
Power supply in some parts of the capital was cut off because of the wind.
People on the streets were rushed to shelters for fear of being hit by fallen objects.
According to official IRNA news agency, Karaj, a northern city 45 km west of Tehran, was also hit by strong wind of 70 km per hour.
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The nation’s first recreational marijuana shop opened nearly three years ago in Colorado. Since then, a growing body of research has shown that the availability of recreational marijuana — in Colorado and elsewhere — is having little to no effect on teens’ propensity to smoke weed.
That’s the conclusion, at least, of the official statistics out of Colorado through 2015. It’s what federal data shows nationwide through this year. And it’s also backed up by other federal surveys of drug…
Ground is scorched after a fire north of Harper Kans., Tuesday, March 6, 2018. Flames driven by winds gusting up to 50 mph hamper efforts of units from several surrounding towns. The Wichita Eagle Bo Rader
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For the third time in two days, police are on scene of a grass fire near Saskatoon.
Crews were called to Highway 11 along Grasswood Road around 11 a.m. on Tuesday.
No buildings were in danger as a result of the fire.
A grass fire on Monday night threatened several homes before crews were able to bring it under control.
Nearly a century after his death, Arthur Conan Doyle remains one of the world’s most famous writersâ€”but only for one fictional character, Sherlock Holmes. Gothic Tales collects 34 other stories by the prolific author, albeit the “gothic” heading is loosely applied. The 1913 short story “The Horror of the Heights” is proto-science fiction in its depiction of a high-altitude encounter with the unknown. The 1921 “The Nightmare Room” considers the short imaginative distance between reality and the movies. Although Doyle was an ardent champion of Rule Britannia and believed in the racial superiority of Northern Europeans, several stories can be read as ambivalent accounts of subjected peoples. Gothic? A sort of vampire shows up in one story, occultists inhabit others and many are set on the moors, not unlike his most famous Holmes tale, “The Hound of the Baskervilles.”
Fall has arrived!
Are you looking for some inspiration for fall decor?
Gardening guru Linda Vater stopped by Friday to show us how to make pumpkin topiary for fall decorating.
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SINGAPORE, April 5 ExxonMobil said on Wednesday it is in talks to buy a refining-petrochemical complex in Singapore as part of its global business strategy.
"We can confirm that we are currently negotiating with the receiver for Jurong Aromatics Corporation Pte Ltd to acquire JAC’s assets on Jurong Island," an Exxon spokeswoman said.
"While progress is being made, no agreement has been reached yet," she said. (Reporting by Florence Tan, Seng Li Peng and Jane Chung in SEOUL; Editing by Christian Schmollinger)
May 2 T2 Biosystems Inc:
* T2 biosystems reports first quarter 2017 results and corporate update
* Sees Q2 research revenue to be below $100,000
* Q1 loss per share $0.48
* Q1 revenue $941,000
* Q1 revenue view $2 million -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Q1 earnings per share view $-0.46 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Company anticipates total operating expenses for Q2 of 2017 to be between $12.3 million and $12.9 million
* Company anticipates continued growth of product revenue in Q2 of 2017 from an increase in T2Candida panel sales Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Flying taxi trials get go ahead in New Zealand
An autonomous 'air taxi' designed by Larry Page-backed Kitty Hawk has been approved for trials in Christchurch, New Zealand.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A judge in Philadelphia has denied Meek Mill’s request for a new trial and the removal of another judge from the rapper’s case.
President Judge Leon Tucker told Mill in a Wednesday hearing that he doesn’t have jurisdiction over the matter.
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ordered Mill’s release from prison last month where he was serving a two- to four-year sentence on a probation violation related to a decade-old gun and drug conviction.
Mill’s lawyers want Judge Genece Brinkley removed from his case. They allege she’s been waging a vendetta against the rapper, including sending him to prison for the probation violations.
She has strongly defended her impartiality.
Prosecutors say they believe Mill should get a new trial because of questions raised about the credibility of his arresting officer.
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ISIS threaten jihadis with 20-lashes and jail if they cut their hair braids
A local source from Kirkuk said that ISIS made the instructions through its media arm in Hawija, southwest of Kirkuk, in Iraq warning against “cutting hair braids under any circumstance”.
Speaking on condition of anonymity, the source told AlSumaria news on Monday: “The ordered that the hair braids are a condition for new volunteers.
“They ordered twenty lashes and one-week imprisonment for whoever violates the order.
“ISIS considers the outfits and hair styles of militants as evidence of sticking to the group’s principles.”
ANKARA, April 6 The results from Turkish autopsies on the victims of a suspected poison gas attack in northwest Syria will be sent to the Dutch capital of The Hague for an additional examination, Turkish Health Minister Recep Akdag said on Thursday.
The suspected chemical attack believed to have been carried out by Syrian government forces killed at least 70 people in the rebel-held Idlib province on Tuesday. Thirty-two victims have been brought to Turkey and three have subsequently died during treatment. (Reporting by Tuvan Gumrukcu; Editing by David Dolan)
This week the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments about a case from Wisconsin regarding the constitutionality of political gerrymandering.
The court appears to be split and all eyes are on Justice Anthony Kennedy as the probable deciding vote. The ruling will likely have implications for maps in other states including North Carolina. Meanwhile an effort is picking up steam in Congress to regulate “bump stocks” after the mass shooting this week in Las Vegas. A bump stock is a device that helps semiautomatic guns fire like fully-automatic weapons.
Host Frank Stasio talks with Political Junkie Ken Rudin about the impact of the Supreme Court’s ruling on political gerrymandering and how much traction gun control has in Congress after the mass shooting in Las Vegas.
SAMUI: A taxi driver yesterday won 30 million baht in lottery winnings in Koh Samui.
Sittichai Samthong, 40, was surrounded by friends and family to celebrate his good fortune.
“I was confused at first because I did not expect to win. I have now notified Samui Police,” Mr Sittichai told the Phuket Gazette. “I will continue to drive my taxi  I just want to buy a new house for my mother.”
He chose the lottery ticket from his Surat Thani taxi licence plate number  Tor Kor 729. The winning number was 816729 consisting of ten lotteries valued at 3mn baht each.
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Alastair Cook is one of the players I have always admired. He has worked tremendously hard at his game. But now I think he is on his last tour.
I ran into Cook at Richardson Park during England’s practice game over the weekend and asked him how he was feeling. He didn’t give away too much, just shrugged his shoulders. Like in 2013-14 he seemed a bit down, but this time he definitely does not have that look of determination in his eye, that desire.
He didn’t score runs in England’s three practice games and he is averaging 15 in this series: I don’t see that fire in his belly any more. Even if he does make a hundred in this series, I would be surprised if he went on much longer.
I was exactly the same when I knew my time had come. It was such a relief when I told the Australian team that I was going to retire, because you put even more pressure on yourself when you are not performing. I went...
PanARMENIAN.Net - The lack of proper international reaction to Azerbaijani president Ilham Aliyev's territorial claims against Armenia propel more such declarations by the Azeri leader, Armenian foreign ministry spokesman Tigran Balayan said in a tweet.
Balayan's comments came after Aliyev on Monday, March 19 once again made territorial claims against Armenia.
"As expected: Lack of proper international reaction to @presidentaz territorial claims towards #Armenia, inspired him to claim larger territories," Balayan tweeted.
Addressing the Azerbaijanis on the beginning of Novruz, Aliyev said a big part of the territory of present-day Armenia “is the historical Azerbaijani land.”
According to him, numerous books, maps confirm the aforesaid, while historical books allegedly reveal that at the beginning of the 19th century, the absolute majority of the Yerevan Khanate’s population, 80% in particular, were Azerbaijanis.
Baku. 18 December. REPORT.AZ/ Israeli planes target Hamas training camp in the northern Gaza Strip.
Report informs citing the TASS, Israel carried out a series of airstrikes against Hamas targets in Gaza in retaliation for a volley of rockets fired at Israel from the Palestinian enclave.
3 targets destroyed in Hamas training camp, several infrastructure elements destroyed.
According to Israeli army, Hamas is responsible for all negative cases from the Strip.
Notably, two rockets from Gaza Strip on Sunday evening fell into the territory of Hof Ashkelon county, south of Israel.
British Prime Minister Theresa May edged closer to clinching a deal to stay in power with the support of Northern Irish kingmakers Wednesday but faced a battle over Brexit just days before divorce talks are due to begin.
A spokesman for May's Downing Street office refused to discuss the talks.
Even with a deal nearing to secure her government's survival, May is so weakened that her Brexit strategy has become the subject of public debate inside her own party, with two former prime ministers urging her to soften her approach.
Former Prime Minister David Cameron said May needed to listen to opposition parties, and that there would be pressure for a softer Brexit that would give greater priority to a close trading deal with the EU.
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HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A nice crowd of people turned out to hear some great patriotic music and, at the same time, thank all the volunteers who help with the activities and operations of the Hutchinson Public Library.
The Kansas Army National Guard’s 35th Infantry Division Band Brass Quintet played a concert with military marches, patriotic music, big band selections, and a special salute to veterans and their families. Library Director Gregg Wamsley says the picnic and concert were a way to say “thank you” to the volunteers at the library.
Hutchinson Public Library staff cooked up hamburgers for everyone to enjoy while they listened. Wamsley says that the volunteers do so much for the library that many never see or appreciate enough.
The concert was held on the north lawn of the library grounds and lasted a little over an hour.
It was 1987. Hair was big and shoulder pads bigger. Michael Jackson was at the top of his game and Aretha Franklin finally got the respect she deserved by being the first woman to be inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame.
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Favorite memories, reminders and images of home are on display at the City of Norwalk Parking Authority’s Maritime Garage Gallery. “Memories Of Our Town,” features art in a variety of mediums that represents the unique memories of the place we call home: places, people, sounds, smells, events, etc. that are personally significant to the artist. Contributing artists include Eric Chiang of Westport, Cindy Sinor, Wilton, Al Coyote Wiener of Fairfield.
The Maritime Garage Gallery is part of the Parking Authority’s “Art in Parking Places” initiative, an effort to support art in public spaces, making Norwalk a more vibrant destination. The exhibit is free and open to the public from 9:00am -5:00pm, Monday through Friday.
For more information on this property contact the Listing Agent Steven Rotsart at (619) 461-5800 or associates@rotsart.com. Feel free to reach us on the web at www.ROTSARTcom.
Terry signed a one-year deal at Villa Park last July and made 35 league appearances, the last coming in Saturday's play-off final defeat to Fulham.
"We would like to place on record our most sincere thanks for the effort and professionalism he showed with us last season."
The statement on the club's website added: "John is a true leader and was everything and more that we hoped. Hugely popular and influential in the dressing room, he played a real captain's role in creating the incredible bond the players shared with our supporters, and vice-versa.
"We hope he looks back on his time with Villa fondly and we wish him the very best as his career moves forward."
Hertha Berlin scored twice after the game resumed
Players were forced to leave the pitch during Hertha Berlin's German Cup first round game at Hansa Rostock after fans let off flares and fireworks.
Third-tier Hansa said a flare was set off from the away end shortly after half-time, before the game was later suspended for 10 minutes.
Hertha Berlin added that the referee called both teams off the pitch for safety reasons in the 77th minute.
The Bundesliga side scored twice to win the game 2-0 after play resumed.
Rockford proposing new video gaming fees
ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) — The city of Rockford could have one of the stiffest video gaming fees in Illinois if voters approve home rule.
The Rockford Register Star reports that Mayor Tom McNamara's administration is proposing an annual fee of $1,000 per machine for those who operate video gaming terminals.
A referendum will be included on the Tuesday primary ballot that asks city voters to approve home rule authority in Rockford. Home rule would provide Rockford with broader powers to tax and govern itself.
Current state law allows rule communities that participate in video gaming to charge a license fee of up to $25 per machine.
The increase would generate nearly $450,000 in additional revenue for the city. Rockford leaders say the city needs new revenue to keep pace with expenses in the years ahead.
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Information from: Rockford Register Star, http://www.rrstar.com
With a multimillion dollar video game, numerous fashion deals, and an A-list rapper husband who makes just as much bank as she does, Kim Kardashian West probably isn’t pinching pennies. The 36-year-old has battled haters her whole career—whether it be critics who are obsessed with her plastic surgery or slut-shamers who can’t seem to let her sex tape go.
But—with a $150 million net worth (more than Kourtney, Khloe, and Kylie’s combined!)—we’re sure the “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” star is ignoring the haters and taking selfies all the way to the bank.
With so much money going around, Kim’s definitely racked up some envy-worthy splurges over the years. While we probably can’t afford $750,000 gold-plated toilets, we can at least live vicariously through Kim. Click through to see all of Kim’s most dollar-heavy buys.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - India’s Tata Global Beverages Ltd :
* DEC QUARTER GROUP CONSOL NET PROFIT 1.68 BILLION RUPEES VERSUS PROFIT OF 1.28 BILLION RUPEES LAST YEAR
* DEC QUARTER CONSOL REVENUE FROM OPERATIONS 17.30 BILLION RUPEES VERSUS 17.41 BILLION RUPEES LAST YEAR Source text - bit.ly/2s0BLcj Further company coverage:
Signed by Leigh from Hull, a player I have always liked, excellent signing for Leigh, would have thought he would have attracted interest from most SL clubs. Think Hull are clearing the way to make sure that Hadley gets a starting spot.
Allen had six carries for 25 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's loss to the Steelers and added two receptions for 32 yards.
Although Allen saw just 13 offensive snaps, he made the most of his opportunities by punching in his third and fourth touchdowns of the season. By comparison, Alex Collins led the way with 29 snaps and Danny Woodhead was on the field for 24 plays, showing that Allen is still the third option out of the Baltimore backfield. Allen has played less than 20 snaps in each of the last four games, which coincides with Woodhead's return from a hamstring injury. Look for Allen to maintain a similar role Sunday when the Ravens return to action against the Browns.
GALION — Join members of the Galion Historical Society for a day of local history and fun.
The Galion Historical Society will host a History Walk on Sunday, June 10 at 1 p.m. on the grounds of Brownella Cottage, 132 S. Union St. History will come to life as 12 historical figures from Brownella’s past give you a full tour of the house.
The tours start at 1 p.m. and the last tour will start at 3:15 p.m. The Galion History Museum will be open and historic machinery will be out for viewing on the lawn.
Rus-men Farms will be on site and grilling brats and burgers starting at 12 p.m.
A $5 admission/tour fee will be taken at the front entrance gate. Call the Galion Historical Society office at 419-468-9338 for more information.
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When Donald Trump was running for president, George Papadopoulos, a young foreign policy adviser to his campaign, suggested the candidate meet with Russian leaders, The Washington Post reported Monday evening. In March 2016, in an email to the campaign’s foreign policy team, Papadopoulos suggested he coordinate “a meeting between us and the Russian leadership to discuss…
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Cardinals 101 provides 24/7 obsessive sports coverage of the St. Louis Cardinals as a part of Sports Media 101 . For news, op/ed, game reviews, team updates and even rumors you will find all of it on Cardinals 101.
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Lucky Links Night' game
ROCKY HILL, Conn. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Connecticut Lottery's "Lucky Links Night" game were:
01-06-08-09-15-19-20-21
(one, six, eight, nine, fifteen, nineteen, twenty, twenty-one)
April 3 Pavillon Holdings Ltd:
* Pavillon Holdings Ltd (investment in a joint venture company in People's Republic Of China)
* Unit has incorporated a JV company, Fengchi IOT Management in Tianjin with Fengchi Technology Co Ltd
* Registered share capital of Fengchi IOT is RMB90 million
* Transaction is not expected to have a material impact on consolidated NTA and EPS of company for financial year ending 31 Dec. 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Oklahoma ex-teacher convicted of child sex abuse
VINITA, Okla. (AP) — A northeast Oklahoma jury has convicted a former teacher of sexually abusing an 8-year-old student.
The Tulsa World reports that the Craig County jury convicted 49-year-old Ronald Manners of one count of child sexual abuse.
Manners was a Vinita elementary school teacher whose wife ran a day care at the couple's home.
Prosecutors say Manners orchestrated an opportunity to be alone with an 8-year-old girl in May 2015 by telling her mother to drop her off at the day care while his wife was away on a trip.
The child disclosed the abuse and indecent proposals to her mother and authorities. Vinita police arrested Manners about a month later.
Jurors have recommended a 25-year sentence for Manners. He's being held in the Craig County jail until his July 9 sentencing.
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Information from: Tulsa World, http://www.tulsaworld.com
Officials say they're working to tackle a decades-old problem in the heart of Albuquerque. It's been more than 10 years since major flooding hit Martineztown.
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The Grass Valley City Council has scheduled a special meeting for Monday to discuss adopting a resolution in support of Hospitality House's program.
The meeting — scheduled for 5 p.m. — was called in response to a request made by the homeless shelter's executive director, Nancy Baglietto, according to a staff report.
The shelter is applying for an "emergency solutions grant," the report states, which requires the city to certify that it approves of the organization's operations.
The resolution, which Baglietto is requesting that the council approve, will acknowledge the city's support for the shelter and will note the city's past approval of its program.
The special meeting is open to the public. The council will have a closed session meeting immediately following to discuss Grass Valley's open City Manager position.
To contact Staff Writer Matthew Pera, email mpera@theunion.com or call 530-477-4231.
April 24 (Reuters) - Mitel Networks Corp:
* MITEL NETWORKS CORP - MITEL ENTERS INTO DEFINITIVE ARRANGEMENT AGREEMENT TO BE ACQUIRED BY AFFILIATES OF SEARCHLIGHT CAPITAL PARTNERS FOR $2.0 BILLION
* MITEL NETWORKS CORP - MITEL SHAREHOLDERS TO RECEIVE $11.15 PER SHARE IN CASH
* MITEL NETWORKS CORP - ARRANGEMENT IS NOT SUBJECT TO A FINANCING CONDITION
* MITEL NETWORKS CORP - UPON COMPLETION OF DEAL, MITEL WILL BECOME A PRIVATELY HELD COMPANY
* MITEL NETWORKS CORP - MITEL BOARD WILL RECOMMEND THAT MITEL SHAREHOLDERS APPROVE ARRANGEMENT
* MITEL NETWORKS CORP - ARRANGEMENT AGREEMENT INCLUDES A 45-DAY “GO-SHOP” PERIOD
* MITEL NETWORKS CORP - IN LIGHT OF ENTERING INTO ARRANGEMENT AGREEMENT, CO WILL NOT HOLD A Q1 2018 CONFERENCE CALL Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Responding to the ever-growing demand for healthy snacking, Gaea has introduced Veggie Snacks, which the company describes as the first-ever shelf-stable vegetable snacks on the market. Made with all-natural ingredients and zero preservatives, the lightly pickled product line is marinated in Gaea extra-virgin olive oil and either lemon or vinegar. Veggie Snacks consists of three varieties: Carrot, Cauliflower and Gherkin.The SRP for a 2.8-ounce pouch is $2.99.
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Tata Group firm Indian Hotels Company today said it plans to raise Rs 200 crore through allotment of non-convertible debentures (NCDs) amounting to Rs 200 crore on private placement basis.
As per the resolution passed by the Board of Directors on May 18, 2016, "it is proposed to allot unsecured, redeemable, non-cumulative and non-convertible debentures aggregating Rs 200 crore on private placement basis," Indian Hotels Company said in a BSE filing.
However, the company did not disclose how it wanted to use the funds it plans to raise.
The NCDs are proposed to be listed at wholesale debt market segment of National Stock Exchange, it added.
The tenure of allotment is for three years, with April 20, 2017 being the deemed date of allotment, Indian Hotels said.
"The interest rate/coupon is 7.85 per cent per annum," it added.
Shares of Indian Hotels Company closed 0.12 per cent up at Rs 128 on BSE.
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Here are some ways you can help raise money for our furry pals at the Humane Society of Broward County.
For more information, visit humanebroward.com
In this April 11, 2014 file photo, filmmaker Laura Poitras smiles after arriving at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York. Poitras' travel nightmare began a decade ago when the award-winning documentary filmmaker started getting detained at airports every time she tried to step foot back in the United States.
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Indians pitching coach Mickey Callaway has to look back in order to best prepare his staff going forward. In the wake of Cleveland's deep run through the postseason, Callaway's spring program for his pitchers will include some adjustments to account for the increased volume of innings.
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BRIEF-Lamda Development acquires 50 PCT of shares issued by Lamda Olympia Village
* SAYS THAT IT HAS SIGNED AN AGREEMENT WITH "IRERE PROPERTY INVESTMENTS LUXEMBOURG" FOR ACQUISITION OF 4,402,368 SHARES ISSUED BY THE COMPANY "LAMDA OLYMPIA VILLAGE " (LOV), WHICH CORRESPONDS TO 50 PERCENT OF THE LOV SHARE CAPITAL
Our first reaction to the Khanna home is one of awe and unexpected surprise. Why? Because, after you walk in through the entrance, you will see a medley of design elements, all put together so cleverly, that you will be stumped beyond imagination. As you walk in through the quaint entryway, there are three bifurcations, almost like crossroads that lead you on to the different areas of the home. One takes you to the public living and the dining spaces; one towards an informal space — the verandah; and then you take the bridge that takes you to the informal lobby and the main house. The plot looks narrow in the front and broadens at the back.
Photograph: Ankush Maria
The Las Vegas tourism board is creating a virtual reality experience to encourage Londoners to book a trip to the city.
The Vegas: Alter Your Reality activation will feature work from graffiti artist Insa. Guests will need to put on a VR headset to look at Insa’s interpretation of Las Vegas.
The three-day activation in Flat Iron Square near London Bridge will also feature a DJ set playing Las Vegas-inspired music, as well as drinks "serving up a taste of the strip."
There will also be a chance to win a trip to Las Vegas with Virgin Holidays. The event by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority runs between June 6-8.
This story first appeared on campaignlive.co.uk.
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The round will be open for six months from October 2017, with awards expected by October 2018. Companies will be able to submit bids on all open blocks.
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YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 3, ARMENPRESS. As of 17:00, February 3, clear weather has been reported along all roads and highways of interstate and republican significance in Armenia.
The ministry of transportation, communication and information technologies told ARMENPRESS that all roads and highways are open for traffic.
Oklahoma health officials say a wild bat found at the Oklahoma City Zoo has tested positive for rabies and are looking for anyone who may have been in contact with the animal.
The Oklahoma State Department of Health says the bat was discovered Sunday at about 1:45 p.m. along a path near a cafe. Health officials say anyone who may have touched the bat or been bitten by the animal should contact the department for a rabies assessment.
They say there is no risk of rabies exposure to people who were in the general vicinity of the bat.
Health officials say there have been 40 cases of animal rabies statewide so far this year, including three in Oklahoma County.
Richland High School’s ladies basketball players sold t-shirts and collected donations at their games, and they’ve been holding onto the money for a good cause.
With those proceeds, the Lady Bombers were able to recently hand over a check for $1300 to the Kadlec Foundation. The money will be used to provide mammograms for women who can’t afford them.
Over the past three years, the team has raised $3700, enough to cover 200 procedures.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Play4 Night' game
ROCKY HILL, Conn. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Connecticut Lottery's "Play4 Night" game were:
2-6-0-9
(two, six, zero, nine)
The unemployment rate continues to remain elevated. During the week ended March 18, it was 6.8 per cent. This was a tad lower than the previous week's 7 per cent. But, the average unemployment rate during the past six weeks has been significantly higher than it was during the past year.
In February, the unemployment rate had shot up to a 14-month high. Recent trends suggest that in March it may continue to remain as high or could even rise higher. While the unemployment rate has risen, the labour participation rate has not. This reflects growing stress in labour ...
A SIOUX CITY MAN IS IN CUSTODY FACING CHARGES AFTER ALLEGEDLY ROBBING A WOMAN SUNDAY EVENING IN THE 400 BLOCK OF 12TH STREET.
36 YEAR OLD VICTOR HUGO CHAVEZ IS CHARGED WITH SECOND DEGREE ROBBERY AND ELUDING.
POLICE SAY CHAVEZ ALLEGEDLY GRABBED THE FEMALE VICTIM’S CELLPHONE AND EYE GLASSES AND PUNCHED HER IN THE FACE AND FLED.
POLICE SPOTTED CHAVEZ, WHO MATCHED THE VICTIM’S DESCRIPTION OF THE ROBBER AND HE REFUSED TO OBEY THE OFFICER’S COMMANDS AND RAN OFF.
CHAVEZ WAS CAUGHT AFTER A FOOT PURSUIT AND BOOKED INTO THE WOODBURY COUNTY JAIL ON $5300 BOND.
THE INCIDENT REMAINS UNDER INVESTIGATION.
The director takes over from Brillante Mendoza
Published 6:54 PM, July 04, 2018
MANILA, Philippines – Joyce Bernal will be directing President Rodrigo Duterte’s third State of the Nation Address (SONA). A palace source privy to SONA arrangements confirmed the news to Rappler.
Bernal is known for directing blockbuster hits, including the 2017 Metro Manila Film Festival entry Gandarrapiddo: The Revenger Squad, Bakit Hindi Ka Crush ng Crush Mo?, and the Kimmy Dora series.
Bernal was quoted on TV Patrol as saying: “I am committed to direct the SONA. But I will maintain my independence as director.”
The director takes over the job from Brillante Mendoza, who directed Duterte’s first two SONAs.
Bernal has won several awards throughout her career, including the Best Director title at the 2013 MMFF. – Rappler.com
Walt Disney World plans to honor a Nebraska boy who was killed by an alligator at one of its resorts near Orlando with a sculpture of a lighthouse. A year ago Wednesday, an alligator grabbed 2-year-old Lane Graves, who was playing along the Seven Seas Lagoon beach outside Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa.
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Our first installment of #TakeAHike comes by way of our adventures throughout the Diamond Head trail in Hawaii. Check it all out below!
Alex 'A.D.' Davis who is from Dayton, Ohio comes by way of Bowling Green State University where he obtained his Bachelors in Telecommunication and is currently working towards his Masters. After spending a couple of years on the airwaves in...
Adrenaline couple Barry Nobles and Caroline Buchanan are on a thrill seeking action-packed adventure. With their competitive natures, need for speed, enthusiasm, and sense of fun, the power couple are living the ride of their lives.Balancing standing on top of the world's most competitive BMX and mountain bike podiums and defending world titles, they are always making life interesting and pushing the adrenaline boundaries! Their two wheel journey has some horsepower to it too as they travel iconic roads riding Harley Davidsons.Watch as their extreme lifestyles showcase overcoming fears, pushing their bodies and abilities on two wheels, traveling to the world's tourism hot spots and having fun filled action packed adventures off the beaten trail!
× Pedestrian hit on I-40 near Chelsea exit
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Authorities are on the scene of an accident on I-40 in North Memphis.
According to authorities, a pedestrian was hit just east of the Chelsea exit.
First responders are on the scene and blocking one lane of traffic heading eastbound.
MMAjunkie Radio kicks off today at 1 p.m. ET (10 a.m. PT) with guests Daniel Cormier, who’s in studio, and Urijah Faber.
Cormier, the reigning UFC light-heavyweight champion, is our in-studio guest host. UFC Hall of Famer Faber helps us preview UFC 216.
MMAjunkie Radio airs from 1 to 3 p.m. ET (10 a.m. to noon PT), live from Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. You can watch and listen live on MMAjunkie’s Facebook and YouTube pages. Additionally, SiriusXM Rush (Ch. 93) carries a replay later in the day (8-10 p.m. ET) and the following morning (7-9 a.m. ET), or catch a replay on demand.
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Earlier this year the singular Milwaukee rapper WebsterX released Daymares , a dense, absorbing record about confronting demons. That album ends on a note of triumph—to the extent that it has a narrative, WebsterX comes out on top in the end—but as anybody who’s ever battled depression knows, it’s not something you can kick once and for all. Recovery, as any therapist will tell you, is a process.
And so on his latest single, “Everfeel,” WebsterX keeps up the good fight, secure in the knowledge that at least he’s not alone. “’Cause I’m a demon, too,” he raps over producer Elias Abid’s drum-kicked beat, “so don’t worry about it.”
You can stream the track below.
Teen shot and killed in Cahokia
A teen was shot and killed in Cahokia on Monday night and two other people were shot and remain in critical condition. The Major Case Squad has been activated to investigate the shooting.
Trial Group Of The Year: Jones Day
Law360, Los Angeles (February 2, 2018, 4:18 PM EST) -- Jones Day pulled out a record-breaking $2.54 billion patent infringement jury verdict for a Merck & Co. subsidiary in a battle over a hepatitis C drug and zealously represented big-name clients in a broad range of major trials, landing the firm a spot among Law360's Trial Groups of the Year.
The firm's blockbuster trial stemmed from its representation of Idenix Pharmaceuticals LLC, a Merck unit, in its patent infringement case against Gilead Sciences Inc. over sofosbuvir, the active ingredient in Gilead's drugs Sovaldi and Harvoni....
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Janelle Monae's Dirty Computer
Janelle Monáe has revealed the tracklist for her new album, Dirty Computer, ahead of its release later this week (April 27th). A collaboration with The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson (!) kicks off the 14-song effort. Other guests include Grimes (“PYNK”), Pharrell Williams (“I Got the Juice”), and Zoë Kravitz (“Screwed”). As previously reported, Prince was also heavily involved in the album’s creation, including contributing the synth line to the lead single, “Make Me Feel”.
Earlier this week, Monáe announced a North American tour in support of Dirty Computer. Find those dates here.
Dirty Computer Tracklist:
01. Dirty Computer (feat. Brian Wilson)
02. Crazy, Classic, Life
03. Take a Byte
04. Jane’s Dream
05. Screwed (feat. Zoë Kravitz)
06. Django Jane
07. PYNK (feat. Grimes)
08. Make Me Feel
09. I Got the Juice (feat. Pharrell Williams)
10. I Like That
11. Stevie’s Dream
12. Don’t Judge Me
13. So Afraid
14. Americans
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Welcome to driving seat: women throng to Riyadh motor show after ban lifted
RIYADH: Following the King Salman's decision that women be allowed to drive, Saudi women are making the most of their newfound right to drive, testing out some of the world’s most exotic vehicles at a motor show in Riyadh.
As per details, Following a decree from Saudi King Salman allowing women to get behind the wheel last month, women have been clamouring to get their hands on the latest luxury cars at Riyadh Motor Show.
Supporting greater freedoms for women is no doubt a can't-lose proposition for the automakers, but it also might be a good business bet, according to analysts.
The decision to allow women to drive is likely to release fresh demand in the market. This decision provides an excellent opportunity for the automotive sector and will give it a boost in the short and long term.
BRUSSELS, March 29 The European Banking Federation wants European Union and British negotiators to provide clarity on the terms of Britain's exit from the EU, after London triggered the process on Wednesday, so that banks can continue to finance the economy.
The EBF, which unites 32 national banking associations in Europe that together represent some 4,500 banks, said it was ready to help explain to policymakers the impact of the negotiations on the supervisory and regulatory framework and on business models.
"The EBF is keen to see clarity and certainty for banks during this process so that the banking sector can continue financing the economy while serving customers to the fullest extent and without undue disruption," it said in a statement. (Reporting By Jan Strupczewski)
7mm RSAUM questions? I rarely post here but I have read almost every thread I can find and I still have some issues. I had SAC build me a new 7mm SAUM on a long action and using a proof barrel. It's throated for the 180 Berger and it shoots them lights out but I am seeing pressure signs with H8831sc with only 58.5 grains and H1000 at 61.5 grains. I am using Nosler brass necked down from 300 SAUM and I have turned the necks to .319 which is what I was told to do. The best I can do is 2750fps before pressure signs which makes no sense to me. I have checked everything I know to check and read every post I can find but not sure what is going on. I use 215 primers in all loads and I am .010 off the lands according to my OAL gauge. I have no issues closing the bolt which makes me think I am OK on the brass prep but maybe not?
I am considering switching to H4350 to see if I can get it to have some velocity. I'm sure it something simple I am missing but I figured I would ask.
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday called on North Korea to abandon its nuclear program, when pressed about his definition of “denuclearization” ahead of an expected summit with the North’s leader Kim Jong Un.
Kim Jong Un and Donald Trump
“It means they get rid of their nukes — very simple,” Trump told a joint press conference with French President Emmanuel Macron.
“It would be very easy for me to make a simple deal and claim victory. I don’t want to do that. I want them to get rid of their nukes.”
Kim has said he is willing to discuss “denuclearization” with Trump, but Pyongyang consistently defines the term as “denuclearization of the Korean peninsula” – code for the removal of America’s military presence in the South.
AFP
They sure breed them tough at South Sydney.
First there was John Sattler's broken jaw in the 1970 grand final, Sam Burgess' fractured cheekbone and eye socket in the 2014 decider, then John Sutton playing almost an entire half against the Sydney Roosters in 2015 with a broken jaw.
Ouch: Tyrell Fuimaono dislocated his toe against the Panthers in round two. Photo: NRL Photos
Now Fairfax Media can reveal how Souths Tyrell Fuimaono played more than half an hour with a dislocated big toe in round two this year.
One of the few players not to have donned a NSW Origin jersey who will feature in Friday night's blockbuster ANZ Stadium clash between third-placed Souths and fourth-laced Cronulla, Fuimaono thought he would play through the pain against the Panthers until skipper Greg Inglis returned from a head injury assessment.
But Inglis never returned, leaving Fuimaono to grit his teeth and play through pain so he would not disappoint his mates.
The Bulls open up on the road in Toronto on Thursday, October 19th. First home game is against San Antonio on Saturday, October 21st. Jimmy Butler returns on February 9th. Full schedule is here!
Tyler is a native of Rockford who grew up idolizing the DJs and mixers on B96. In fact, he still has boxes of B96 Street Mixes on cassette recorded straight off the radio from when he was a kid. His radio career started during colleg...
Big Loud Records artist Morgan Wallen is coming to Joe’s Live this March, and you do not want to miss this opportunity to see him live! His resume consists of tour dates with Florida Georgia Line on their ‘Dig Your Roots’ Tour as well as a contestant on Season 6 of ‘The Voice’. Enter for your chance to win a pair of tickets to see this college baseball player turned country music artist, this March in Chicago.
The contest begins on Monday 12/11 at 10am and ends on Friday 12/29 at 10am. Five (5) total winners will be selected at random from all eligible entries on 12/29 at approximately 10am. Approximate retail $30.
Two girls play with a doll near their shelter at a beach outside Souda refugee camp, Chios island, Greece, on Friday, June 9, 2017. About 2000 refugees and other migrants are in Chios and more than 62000 are stuck in Greece.
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - Santander Consumer USA Holdings Inc :
* SANTANDER HOLDINGS USA, INC. ANNOUNCES PRICING OF PRIVATE OFFERING OF SENIOR NOTES
* SANTANDER HOLDINGS USA SAYS PRICED $250 MILLION OF 4.400% SENIOR UNSECURED NOTES DUE 2027
* SANTANDER HOLDINGS USA SAYS PRICED $1 BILLION IN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF 3.400% SENIOR UNSECURED NOTES DUE 2023 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
One person is dead and another is in critical condition after a single-vehicle crash.
It happened on Sage Lake Road near County Line Road in Ogemaw County’s Richland Township on March 12 at around 3:30 a.m.
Michigan State Police report that a 33-year-old man from Sterling was driving south on Sage Lake Road when the vehicle failed to make the corner near County Line Road.
The car left the road, hit a power pole and rolled several times, throwing the man from the vehicle.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
His passenger, a 35-year-old woman, also from Sterling, was trapped inside the vehicle and had to be cut out.
At last check she was in critical condition.
The accident remains under investigation.
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South Korean prosecutors said Monday the daughter of the confidante of disgraced President Park Geun-hye has been arrested in Denmark and authorities are working to get her returned home in connection with a huge corruption scandal.
Park was impeached last month by lawmakers amid public fury over prosecutors' allegations that the president conspired to allow her longtime friend, Choi Soon-sil, to extort companies and control the government.
Denmark police arrested Choi's daughter, Chung Yoo-ra, on the weekend on charges of staying their illegally.
South Korea had asked Interpol to search for Chung because she didn't return home to answer questions about the scandal.
South Korea's Yonhap news agency reports that Chung, a former member of the national equestrian team, allegedly took advantage of her mother's relationship with Park to get unwarranted favors from Seoul's Ewha Womans University.
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1:42 Water gushes at California's Lake Oroville dam
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The vote was pretty one-sided, with Icardi getting 65% of the votes, while Higuain got 35%. Both of them have been heavily linked with a swap deal, as Juventus have offered Inter around €40m plus Higuain for Icardi.
However, by the looks of it, Inter won't accept this offer, although they wouldn't be able to keep the Argentinian if a club pays the release clause, which Chelsea could do in Icardi's case.
#Chelsea fans! What would you prefer? — CalcioMercato (En) (@CmdotCom_En) 30 maj 2018
In a poll on Calciomercato.com's Twitter account, Chelsea fans had the opportunity to vote on whether they wanted Higuain for €60m or Icardi for €110m.
Published on Mar 19, 2018
Meryl Davis & Charlie White showed a very touching ice dancing performance to a cover version of Michael Jackson's "Billy Jean" by David Cook. This two US figure skaters claimed the silver medal with their performance at the Olympic Winter Games 2010 in Vancouver
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Saturday morning, a 4-year old child was spotted walking alone along West Yavapai Road in Prescott Valley with a backpack. Spokesman Jerry Ferguson says, when contacted by police, the boy stated his name was Leo Myers and that he did not know where he lived, and that he was walking to his grandmother’s house but did not know where that was either. Ferguson says the little boy was able to give his mother’s name and police were able to determine who the grandmother was. The grandmother was able to show the officers where Leo’s mother lived.Officers contacted the mother, Megan Roe, who said that she and her boyfriend, Robert Hanson, had been sleeping and did not know the boy had left the house. Ferguson says deputies discovered conditions in the home that were unsuitable for a child and called the Department of Child Services, and afterwards they arrested the mother and her boyfriend for Child Neglect and Child Abuse. If you suspect child abuse or neglect call your local police.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - MTY Food Group Inc:
* A SECOND LEADING INDEPENDENT PROXY ADVISORY FIRM RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF IMVESCOR-MTY COMBINATION
* IMVESCOR RESTAURANT GROUP - GLASS LEWIS & CO RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF DEAL WITH MTY FOOD GROUP Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Justice Department is asking a judge to dismiss a lawsuit by Donald Trump's former presidential campaign chairman.
Paul Manafort was indicted in October in special counsel Robert Mueller's (MUHL'-urs) Russia investigation. A suit Manafort filed last month challenges the scope of Mueller's appointment and authority.
The government says in a court filing Friday that a judge should throw out that suit.
Justice Department lawyers say federal courts are prohibited from interfering with ongoing criminal prosecutions - and that Mueller's been operating properly and not exceeded his authority.
The department says if Manafort believes he's being unfairly prosecuted, then he can file a motion in his criminal case to seek to have it dismissed.
Manafort is one of four people charged so far in Mueller's investigation.
Boychuk went minus-1 with two blocked shots, four hits and five PIM in Friday's 5-0 road loss to the Blue Jackets.
While one can expect his offensive production to be sporadic, Boychuk's defensive contributions are tough to ignore. He's achieved triple-digit hit and blocked-shot totals in six straight seasons, with the exception of the lockout-shortened 2012-13 campaign. If history is any indication, he'll still fall in the mid-20s for points by season's end, though.
NBTE/NIPOSSGA Games: 22 teams jostle for football glory
The games which started on April 21 will run till April 28 which will be the final for football.
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LAUDERHILL, FLA. (WSVN) - A North Lauderdale Fire Rescue truck transporting a child patient crashed into another vehicle, leaving several injured.
Officials were transporting a pediatric patient to Plantation General Hospital at the time of the crash, Friday afternoon.
The fire rescue truck could be seen with damage to the front end and the windshield. The other vehicle had already been lifted onto a flatbed tow truck.
Two firefighters on board were treated for minor injuries and taken to the hospital. Fire rescue also transported the patient and the driver of the car to the hospital.
The scene along State Road 7 and Northwest 16th Street has been closed off to motorists in the southbound lanes.
Police could be seen rerouting motorists at 16th and 19th streets.
Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.
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First, we will do tokenization in the Natural Language Toolkit (NLTK).
Note for Python 2: spaCy requires Unicode
In Python 2 you need to put u in front of strings, like this u"bob" .
Or you need to convert my_string like this
China has launched its first freight train to London, railway officials said.
Departing from Yiwu West Railway Station in eastern Zhejiang province on Sunday, the train will travel for about 18 days and more than 12,000 km before reaching its destination in Britain, according to the China Railway Corporation.
Yiwu is known for producing small commodities, and the train mainly carried such goods, including household items, garments, cloth, bags and suitcases, Xinhua news agency reported.
It will pass through Kazakhstan, Russia, Belarus, Poland, Germany, Belgium and France before arriving in London.
London is the 15th city in Europe added to China-Europe freight train services.
The service will improve China-Britain trade ties, strengthen connectivity with western Europe, while better serving China's Belt and Road Initiative, an infrastructure and trade network connecting Asia with Europe and Africa along ancient trade routes, the China Railway Corporation added.
Dateline – Clinton, S.C.
Julian Clayton Hairston, age 81, of 2552 Hwy 308 went home to be with our Lord on February 2, 2018. He was born in Clinton, S.C., and was the son of the late Robert G. Hairston and Edna Stroud.
Mr. Hairston retired from the United States Navy after 22 years of service to his country and later retired from Michelin Laurens Proving Grounds. He was a member of Bellview Baptist where he taught the 50 & Up Sunday School Class. He was a blessing to many as he ministered with music and devotion to the shut-ins and nursing home residents.
Funeral services will be conducted Monday, February 5, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. at Bellview Baptist Church with interment with Military Honors at Bellview Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends prior to the service from 1:00 to 3:00PM at the church.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.grayfuneralhome.com.
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The Mankato Department of Public Safety is preparing to kick off Fire Prevention Week this Sunday with an open house at the Public Safety Center.
Activities include a live fire display, fire hose and vehicle extrication demonstrations, as well as touring the firehouse and trying on gear.
This year's message is "Every second counts: Plan two ways out!", designed to raise awareness about having a home escape plan.
Deputy Director Jeff Bengtson says, "We'll be working on promoting that. Making sure children work with their parents on developing their home escape plans. That way if there is a fire, they're better prepared to get out safely."
The open house runs from noon to 3:30 at the Mankato Public Safety Center.
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HONESDALE -- Women in Wayne County were buzzing their hair off in support of a few friends with breast cancer.
Mick Frigoletto, the owner of Mick's Barbershop in Honesdale, was recently diagnosed with breast cancer.
So was her friend Candy Carney and they decided to shave off their locks together.
Mick's Barbershop hosts a Buzz-Off Cancer event every year that benefits the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute.
One of the institute's employees also shaved her hair on Saturday in support.
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The Smoky River Minor Hockey Pee Wees played against the Manning Comets last weekend.
They hosted the Comets on Saturday for the start of a two-game, total goal series.
The Comets were ahead by a score of 5-2 at the end of that game. The next day, the home team travelled to Manning and they lost, with the final score being 10-4 for the Comets.
Look for a couple of photos and a caption about these games in the Feb. 22 edition of the Smoky River Express.
Bill Ell and stage manager Linda Garwood keep an eye on rehearsals of "Alibis" Thursday Feb. 2, 2017 at Players Workshop in Burlington, IA. Opening night for the performance will be February 17, 2017.
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - Australian shares are expected to open higher on Monday, following Friday's gains on Wall Street on better than expected jobs data, and supported by firm commodity prices. U.S. non-farm payrolls rose by 228,000 jobs last month amid broad gains in hiring as the distortions from the recent hurricanes faded, Labor Department data showed, topping expectations of a rise in jobs of 200,000. Australian share price index futures rose 0.4 percent, or 23 points, to 6024 - a 29.6-point premium to the underlying S&P/ASX 200 index close. The benchmark ended up 0.3 percent on Friday and gained about 0.1 percent on the week. New Zealand's S&P/NZX 50 index fell 0.2 percent to 8218.50 by 2107 GMT. (Reporting by Rushil Dutta in Bengaluru; Editing by Greg Mahlich)
Cotton (1-2) allowed five runs on five hits while walking four and striking out three over 5.1 innings in Monday's 7-0 loss to the Rangers.
The 25-year-old rookie has now sandwiched two five-run outings around an impressive seven-inning shutout performance against the Royals. After three starts, he's the owner of a 5.40 ERA and 13:9 K:BB ratio in 16.2 innings. Cotton will certainly have his ups and downs in his first full season in the big leagues. Be careful with how you deploy him; he'll be more attractive in the friendly pitching confines of his home park.
COLLEGE STATION, Texas Dallas Federal Reserve Bank President Robert Kaplan said on Monday that he would support trimming the Fed's holdings in both mortgage-backed securities and U.S. Treasuries when it comes time to shrink the Fed's balance sheet.
"You might tailor the run off strategy to each type of security," Kaplan told reporters after an event at Texas A&M University.
(Reporting by Brad S. Morse; writing by Ann Saphir; editing by Diane Craft)
U.S. customs officials have released a photo of a mock improvised explosive device that led to delays at Toronto’s Pearson International Airport when it was found in a passenger’s luggage earlier this month.
United States Customs and Border Protection tweeted the photo Monday morning and praised the officers who spotted the device on April 6.
The discovery of the item during an inspection at the airport’s pre-clearance area caused what was described as a major security breach.
Passengers on a United Airlines flight to Chicago were stuck on the tarmac for more than four hours before they could disembark.
An American man – 58-year-old Joseph Galaska – was charged with one count of mischief in connection with the incident.
He was released on bail and his case is due back in a Toronto-area court on Tuesday, though his lawyer says he will not appear in person.
Galaska’s wife has told ABC News the device found was an alarm clock.
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One the eve of a new year, expect plenty more interesting developments to watch on the Galveston County sports scene. Topping the list is a group of teams who are primed to have special seasons in 2017.
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It might be quite the understatement, in general, to say that it’s been a busy year for Lake Area fire districts. Between an overall increase for calls because of natural cover fires and the usual motor vehicle accidents, Mid-County Chief Scott Frandsen says it’s been an especially busy year, so far, for his district.
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The Mid-County Fire District has already responded this year to more than 12-hundred calls compared to a usual total yearly average around 11-hundred. The recent deal contracting out services to the City of Camdenton, according to Chief Frandsen, accounts for the majority of the increased call load.
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INDIANAPOLIS -- Indiana's governor says he'll be calling state lawmakers back for a special session in May after the Republican-controlled House and Senate reached last week's adjournment deadline without taking up a number of key bills.
Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb said Monday he wanted the session to focus on tax issues and providing additional money for school safety.
The special session became a possibility after chaotic hours leading up to Wednesday night's deadline for concluding the scheduled 2018 legislative session.
Republican House Speaker Brian Bosma and GOP Senate leader David Long blamed each other for the late night unraveling.
Among the bills that died were measures to boost school safety, allow for driver-less cars, eliminated handgun license fees and make adjustments to the tax system.
And if you call that office now looking for an appointment, you'll be met with an automatic message saying it's permanently closed. The letter states the medical board has suspended Hall's license.
In an interview with KOB, Hall confirmed the practice closed its doors for good on Oct. 4. That's just two-and-a-half weeks before the cease-and-desist letter was issued to Connell. Practicing, or attempting to practice, medicine in New Mexico without a license constitutes a fourth-degree felony, with a punishment that can include a fine or a stay of up to 18 months in prison.
A former employee at the practice said it would sometimes schedule 50 to 60 patients per day, many of them asking to see Dr. John.
As for how he got away with it, Connell would refrain from using his name on official documentation or prescriptions. Instead, he would update medical records, bill for treatment and even prescribe medicine under Hall's name.
PSG have given up on a deal to sign Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
PSG had targeted Borussia Dortmund striker Aubameyang as they seek to restructure their forward line.
Edinson Cavani played as the main striker last season following the departure of Zlatan Ibrahimovic but another forward is expected to join this summer.
And Goal claim that forward could be Arsenal star Sanchez, with Aubameyang dropped from manager Unai Emery’s wish list.
The decision has been taken by PSG’s new sporting director Antero Henrique, who believes Dortmund are asking too much for their frontman at £61million.
Queens of the Stone Age have announced their next album, Villains. In the trailer, directed by Liam Lynch, it is revealed that Villains is produced by Mark Ronson, who appears in the clip at around 1:28. A snippet of the first single, Feet Don’t Fail Me, is also played at around 2:00. It’s possible that the song Villains Of Circumstance, which Josh Homme debuted live a few years ago, will be included on the forthcoming album.Sources: Stereogum
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Damian Lillard and Draymond Green trash-talking, Doc Rivers addressed the media, Rudy Gobert is hurt, the Knicks are having trouble with exit interviews. Kristine Leahy and Colin Cowherd on the NBA’s biggest stories.
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BOONE COUNTY, Mo. - Boone County deputies arrested Tracey Martin on Saturday after officers recognized a truck that had led officers on a chase just days before.
According to the probable cause statement, the truck was driving erratically and kept changing lanes.
Officers attempted to pull over the vehicle. The truck stopped and a man got out before the vehicle took off again.
A chase began and Martin was accused of driving 55 mph in a 25 mph zone. At some point during the pursuit, the truck drove off the road, struck an electric meter and crashed into a ditch.
Martin was charged with property damage and two counts of resisting arrest.
When she posted jokes on Twitter about a 1973 assassination committed by Spain's Basque separatist group ETA, Cassandra Vera never for one moment thought they would land her a one-year jail sentence. But last month, one of Spain's top criminal courts found the 21-year-old guilty of "justifying terrorism" and humiliating its victims -- the latest in a series of such convictions for social media pranks that has the country divided, and partisans of free speech worried.
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There are devotees of warm-weather vacations among us, who refuse to look north until May rolls around. But there's something to be said for embracing the season and following the deep freeze. In fact, a 20-degree-Fahrenheit day in Europe can be—dare we say it—blissful. The continent's best cities are refreshingly crowd-free and inexpensive during the colder months, and they offer some seriously cozy experiences that will make you forget about the beach altogether. Whether you're shopping a holiday market or sipping hot chocolate in a riverside cafe, you'll be happy you're in one of these 11 European cities when the temperature drops.
BRUSSELS — The European Union’s foreign policy chief says the EU is reluctant to change the landmark nuclear agreement with Iran even as U.S. President Donald Trump threatens to walk away from the pact.
Federica Mogherini said Monday after chairing talks among the foreign ministers of EU countries that Europeans “attach strategic importance to the full implementation of the agreement by all parties.”
Mogherini said: “It is for us a matter of security, for Europe and for the rest of the world.”
The EU’s representative for foreign affairs and security policy says the pact, “if disrupted, would create an additional security threat and concern in the region.”
Mogherini says the EU hopes to dissuade Iran from developing missiles or undermining regional security, but that work must happen “outside the scope of the nuclear agreement.”
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THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn.—Police here are asking for the public's help tonight, in searching for a missing man.
Eighty-year-old Orvin Sund went missing about 11 a.m. Tuesday
Sund, who has dementia, was last seen about 4 p.m. on the outskirts of town.
People have been looking throughout the day.
Police tonight are asking everyone to check their property.
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twitter email A few hundred demonstrators gathered Sunday at the Silent Sam statue, a memorial to Confederate soldiers, on the University of North Carolina’s Chapel Hill campus violent clashes between white supremacists and counter protesters in Charlottesville, Va. turned deadly on Saturday. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com
A few hundred demonstrators gathered Sunday at the Silent Sam statue, a memorial to Confederate soldiers, on the University of North Carolina’s Chapel Hill campus violent clashes between white supremacists and counter protesters in Charlottesville, Va. turned deadly on Saturday. Travis Long tlong@newsobserver.com
Arcan Cetin was accused of opening fire with a Ruger .22-caliber rifle on Sept. 23, 2016, killing five people.
The man accused of killing five people at Cascade Mall in Burlington was found dead in the Snohomish County Jail Sunday night, according to the Skagit Valley Herald.
The newspaper reported this morning that Arcan Cetin, 20, apparently hanged himself.
Cetin is accused of opening fire in the mall’s Macy’s department store on Sept. 23, 2016. Four of the victims were killed outright and the fifth was mortally wounded.
According to charges filed in January, Cetin used a Ruger .22-caliber rifle with a 25-round magazine.
Phillies manager Gabe Kapler said on Wednesday that outfielder Rhys Hoskins is likely to go on the 10-day disabled list due to a fracture in his jaw, Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
Hoskins, 25, fouled a ball off of his face in the ninth inning of Monday’s loss to the Dodgers. He was held out of Tuesday and Wednesday’s lineups before a CT scan revealed the fracture.
Some time off might be good for Hoskins, as he had been mired in a month-long slump prior to the injury. Between April 28 and May 28, he hit .134/.234/.247 with just two home runs and nine RBi in 112 plate appearances.
While Hoskins is out, both Nick Williams and Aaron Altherr will get regular playing time in the outfield. The two had been alternating time in right field with Altherr getting the majority of starts.
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Kia is all set to unveil it’s highest performance car ever at the 2017 Detroit Motor Show. The Korean brand has been releasing a series of teaser videos to build some hype around the mysterious vehicle ahead of the January 8th release date and the latest shows a selection of racy design details.
We already know that this will be the fastest accelerating Kia ever with a 0-62mph time of 5.1s and that the 4-door coupe bodystyle seen on the Kia GT4 Stinger concept car in 2014 is being employed. Now the latest video treats us to a look at the lighting clusters in detail as well as body vents a sculpted boot-lid spoiler and some interior glimpses that include a stubby automatic gear shift lever.
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LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) _ Nebraska’s longest-serving lawmaker is once again trying to repeal a law that could allow county officials to kill black-tailed prairie dogs on private property if a neighbor complains. Sen. Ernie Chambers of Omaha says the 2012 law violates property rights by allowing the government to trespass on private land without a warrant or other due process safeguards. He proposed a repeal measure Tuesday to the Legislature’s Agriculture Committee. Black-tailed prairie dogs are native to Nebraska and considered an important species to maintain the region’s ecological balance, but some ranchers view them as pests because they tear up valuable grassland. Only Sheridan County in northwest Nebraska has made use of the law. County Commissioner Jack Andersen says the law helps local officials deal with landowners who don’t manage their property.
SURAT THANI — An unknown number of tourists suffered burns and injuries when a pyrotechnic meltdown prompted panic New Year’s Eve on Koh Phangan.
Revelers screamed and ran when a fiery sign reading “Happy New Year 2017” rained fire upon them just after midnight, an incident caught in a number of videos and images posted to social media.
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It will be a rather cold start to the day with showers affecting some southeastern areas at first.
Through the day these showers will ease, with most enjoying a dry day with plenty of sunshine.
Thicker cloud will affect northwestern areas with patchy rain across Western Scotland through the day.
With light winds it will feel pleasantly warm in the sunshine, with a top temperature of 13 Celsius (55F).
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A Malaysian judge has approved bail at $250,000 for former Prime Minister Najib Razak in corruption case
Mohegan Sun hosts the Sun Whiskey Union April 21 from 8 to 11 p.m., featuring tastings of bourbon, whiskey, rye and Scotches in its Uncas Ballroom.
Exhibiting brands include Balvenie, Cody Road, Four Roses, Glendalough Distillery, Glenfiddich, Glengoyne Distillery, High West Distillery, Hudson, J.R. Revelry, Litchfield Distillery, Michter's Monkey Shoulder, Pendleton Whiskey, Revel Stoke, Saxton River Distillery, Sinfire, Teeling Whiskey, Templeton Rye, Tullamore Dew, Wild Turkey, Woodford Reserve and many more.
Tickets are $85 and include liquor tastings, food samplings and a cigar for later enjoyment. Hotel packages with event tickets are $349 to $419. Information: mohegansun.com/sun-whiskey-union.html.
Eva Longoria is starting a new chapter of her life in more ways than one.
With her and husband José Antonio Bastón baby boy on the way, E! News can also confirm she's listed her stunning Hollywood mansion. The Desperate Housewives alum is asking $3.795 million for the lavish estate, which is three stories tall and spans 8,603-square-feet.
The not-so humble abode boasts six bedrooms (each with its own fireplace!), nine bathrooms and a slew of amenities fit for any A-lister.
VANCOUVER, July 3, 2018 /CNW/ - Trading resumes in:
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MS ANETHA ARVETA WILLIAMS better known as VETA of Riley Village died on Wednesday March 14th at the age of 66. The funeral for the late MS ANETHA ARVETA WILLIAMS better known as VETA of Riley Village takes place on Thursday March 22nd at the Stream of Power Church, Carrierre. The body lies at the church from 1:00 pm. The service begins at 3:00 pm. Burial will be at the Riley Cemetery.
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TMZ is reporting that NBA All-Star Carmelo Anthony is separating from his wife La La Anthony.
The two were married back in 2010 and they have a 10 year-old son named Kiyan.
They were both spotted together at Kiyan’s birthday party this past weekend but La La has her own place in New York now after their separation.
Sources are saying that this past NBA season took a toll on their marriage with all of the trade talks surrounding Carmelo.
They don’t have any plans of a divorce yet but they are definitely living on their own during their separation.
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A man accused in a multi-state shooting spree has been charged for the crimes allegedly committed in New Mexico.
Alex Deaton is already serving nearly 13 years for shooting a store clerk in Kansas where his string of crimes came to an end.
Investigators say it started in Mississippi with Deaton strangling his girlfriend and shooting two others.
Then he’s accused of fleeing to Albuquerque and carjacking a couple in the Foothills, forcing them into the trunk and shooting the man as the two escaped.
For that incident, Deaton is charged with kidnapping and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. He’s due in court in New Mexico next week.
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Bangkok, Thailand (CNN) At least 25 people -- including two children -- died Monday after a van crashed into a pickup truck and burst into flames in Thailand, police told CNN.
The crash happened in Ban Bueng District, Chonburi Province, about 114 kilometers (71 miles) southeast of Bangkok, when the van driver lost control and veered across the highway into oncoming traffic, said Lt. Col. Viroj Chiemcharas, deputy chief to the Ban Bueng Provincial Police Station.
In the van, 14 people were killed and one person survived, he said.
In the pickup truck, nine adults and two children were killed and one person survived.
The two survivors are being treated at local hospitals.
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JACKSON, N.Y. (AP)  Authorities in New York are searching for a bull that escaped a livestock auction show.
WTEN-TV reports (http://bit.ly/2lNOnMC ) that the bull's owner was unloading the animal from a trailer outside a livestock barn in Cambridge when it sprinted away Tuesday night. Police say the bull was almost hit by a car in the street.
Cambridge police and New York State Police are currently searching for the animal.
Authorities are warning people to stay away from the bull because it's agitated.
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PARIS (Reuters) - French pharmaceutical group Sanofi is set to start the process to sell its generic drug business in Europe, and at least six funds have expressed interest to investment banks mandated by group, France’s Le Figaro newspaper reported.Rothschild and JP Morgan, two investment banks mandated by Sanofi to handle the divestment, will send out memos to potential buyers in the next few weeks, Le Figaro said in its Friday edition.Sources told Reuters in March that Rothschild, JP Morgan and Morgan Stanley had been asked to organize the long-awaited deal. nL5N1H62PO
SEATTLE (AP) — Washington state has sued the operator of one of the largest immigration detention centers in the United States, claiming it did…
Wednesday night’s episode of “The Goldbergs,” a spinoff episode of the popular sitcom, is getting a second chance to prove itself. “The Goldbergs: 1990-Something Spin-Off” (8 p.m. on ABC) stars...
Which Fantasy Premier League players should you sign ahead of Gameweek 26?
Fantasy football is back once again, but is your team ready to take advantage following a hectic transfer window?
There are plenty of new arrivals for Fantasy Premier League managers to consider, while several stars such as Alexis Sanchez, Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Olivier Giroud have switched top flight clubs.
Arsenal club-record signing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is worth a punt after being awarded a value of £10.5million, while Tottenham new boy Lucas Moura will also attract attention.
Meanwhile, Theo Walcott is in red-hot form and FPL gaffers are likely to be tempted by a rampant Bournemouth strike force.
Manchester United and Chelsea both have favourable fixtures, but who will you invest in ahead of this morning’s deadline?
Take a look through the gallery above to see our last-minute Fantasy Premier League tips ahead of Gameweek 26.
The price of commercial rice is expected to stabilize in the month of June as new supplies of NFA rice is expected to arrive next week, said Olma Bayno, information officer of NFA-7.
She said that around 160,000 bags of rice are expected to arrive next week and will be distributed to the different markets in Central Visayas.
She said they are expecting more supplies to arrive in the succeeding days.
Bayno added that NFA has imported 250,000 metric tons of rice from Thailand and Vietnam.
Of the number, 25,000 metric tons was allocated for Central Visayas.
Taking place at the recently opened WILDER building across Friday and Saturday nights, British Internet radio station NTS with the support of the Arts Council England will host a selection of forward-thinking UK artists and locals, including Beatrice Dillon, Space Afrika, Shiva Feshareki Shit & Shine, Racine & Wolski, Helm, and Godspeed You! Black Emperor drummer Aidan Girt as OSB. Alongside the NTS showcase, MUTEK announced its two-room closing program, headed up by previously announced artists Murcof, Harvey Sutherland, Africaine 808, and Kuniyuki; as well as the complete outdoor program, including a deep live set from London producer Bambooman, the mind-bending sonics of Lotic, and melodic concoctions from Montreal's Toboggan.
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Turner (knee) will play in Friday's game against the Hornets.
Turner popped up on the injury report again due to right knee soreness, but it officially won't cause him to miss any time. Turner most recently played 33 minutes in Wednesday's win over the Grizzlies, and with the big man not expected to be facing any sort of limitation, he should be in line for a similar dosage Friday.
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Looking to honor one of your favorite artists and quite possibly the most badass woman to ever step on earth this Oct. 31? You only need a few pieces — some you might already own — to put together the easiest and most stylish take on Mexican painter Frida Kahlo.
The basics for this DIY costume: flowers in your hair and lots of colorful jewelry, including tassel earrings and chunky beaded necklaces, paired with a boho maxi dress (or the perfect clashy combo of a shirt and skirt) with a shawl draped over and a touch of red on your shoes. Scroll ahead for the must-have items to create the best Halloween costume you'll ever wear. Then, check out these makeup tutorials that'll help you complete your Frida transformation.
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April 18, 2017, 7:43 AM | Alabama lawmakers could send a bill to the governor this week that would allow a megachurch to establish its own police force. The bill has already passed the state Senate and is awaiting a House vote. David Begnaud reports on how the plan is getting mixed reactions.
Baku. 3 February. REPORT.AZ/ World oil prices began to increase against the background of probability of new US sanctions against Iran.
Report informs citing the Reuters, today, February 3, new sanctions developed by US president administratio against Iran can come into force.
According to the statement made by analyst of "CMC Markets" investment company Ric Spoonerpresumptions bytraders in US about new US sanctions against Iran have increased and it has a significant impact on oil prices.
Although sanctions will be imposed on 25 companies supporting terrorism and spreading weapons those sanctions are expected to further extend.
Analytical Group of Report says problems in US-Iran relations have lifted oil prices up. Brent crude oil price exceeded 57 USD/ barrel. Analytical Group does not rule out oil prices at 65-70 USD / barrel and the minimum limit for 2017 is not likely to fall below 45 USD/barrel.
The 57th annual Opp Rattlesnake Rodeo will be March 11-12 at Channell-Lee Stadium. Tickets are $10 per day. Children age six and under admitted free with a paying adult.
On Saturday, Chris Janson will headline. On Sunday, Confederate Railroad will take the stage.
For more information, check out www.opprattlesnakerodeo.com.
David Duke, the former Imperial Wizard of the Ku Klux Klan, is praising Rep. Steve King after King made some controversial remarks over Twitter.
Duke tweeting out "GOD BLESS STEVE KING!!! #TruthRISING."
Duke later tweeted "King-A 90% White Nation when I was in college, USA now has over 50% non-white births. Would white births becoming majority in Kenya be okay?"
Pennsylvania State Police are looking for a driver they say struck a man early Sunday and then fled.
Troopers were called a little before 2 a.m. for a man found on Holbens Valley Road, near Hillside Court, in Weisenberg Township who had been struck by a car.
Troopers said the victim is a 24-year-old New Tripoli man; they did not provides details on the victim's injuries or if he was hospitalized.
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The car was described as a light-colored Mercedes Benz hatchback with damage to the vehicle. It was last seen traveling westbound on Holbens Valley Road, troopers said.
Anyone with information is asked to call Trooper Kyle Bernardinucci at the Fogelsville barracks at 610-395-1438.
A message left for the trooper asking about the victim was not immediately returned.
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What Modi’s demonetisation push means for foreign investors
On 8 November, Prime Minister Narendra Modi surprised investors and consumers by declaring that 86% of the nation’s money stock would no longer be a medium of exchange or store of value. In meetings in Mumbai and New Delhi recently, I learned that the move was intended to ferret out illegally garnered funds, and that the prime minister’s action took aim at the national pastime of avoiding income taxes. Large bills of Rs1,000 and Rs500 could only be exchanged at banks by providing documentation of how the wealth had been acquired.
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AMHERST, Mass. (WWLP) – If you go to Amherst, don’t be surprised to find the town common all lit up with it’s luminarium display.
22News was there as their bright night was being prepared Saturday afternoon. This marks the beginning of “Winterfest Amherst”, a seven day series of seasonal activities. The town common being focus of the pleasures of winter.
“This is one of the times when we’re closeted inside. We”re trying to get them outdoor and celebrate. Sunday we have the Pioneer Valley Hiking Club two mile walk from North Amherst,” said Ken Johnston.
Winterfest is an invitation to enjoy the elements of the season, it’s a time when when artists who sculpt with ice are in all their glory.
One airman said he felt paranoia. Another marveled at the vibrant colors. A third admitted, "I absolutely just loved altering my mind." Meet service members entrusted with guarding nuclear missiles that are among the most powerful in America's arsenal.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Solaris Oilfield Infrastructure Inc :
* SOLARIS ANNOUNCES ACQUISITION OF RAILTRONIX – EXPANDING SUPPLY CHAIN DIGITALIZATION CAPABILITIES
* SOLARIS OILFIELD INFRASTRUCTURE INC - TRANSACTION EXPECTED TO BE ACCRETIVE TO SOLARIS’ EARNINGS PER SHARE IN 2018
* SOLARIS OILFIELD INFRASTRUCTURE INC - SOLARIS FUNDED ACQUISITION WITH AVAILABLE CASH AND THROUGH ISSUANCE OF CLASS B SHARES
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Let's bring him back home, Parra.
It's time for the Eels to take a massive punt and lure former favourite son Jarryd Hayne back to where he belongs.
At the Eels.
Yes, Hayne comes with a hefty price tag and some baggage.
But Parramatta is his home. That's where he will play his best football.
It's the club he wanted to sign with on his NFL return.
Who could forgot Hayne's magic at the old Parramatta Stadium?
He will always be an Eel. And when a player is happy, he plays his best football.
Parramatta will no doubt have salary cap issues trying to squeeze Hayne in.
But I reckon he would be worth the effort.
This guy still has the magic. He is still elite. He is still only 29.
Gold Coast took Hayne when there was little else on the horizon. Full marks to them for trying.
But Jarryd Hayne should only play for Parramatta.
He is an Eel - through and through.
He should only be spotted playing in the famous blue and gold.
Go on Parra, take the punt.
Andy and Lauren are stuck in a jail cell and try to figure out what happens next.
Atlantis Casino Resort Spa has been recognized as Reno’s top hotel by U.S. News & World Report in its annual Best Hotel Rankings program. Additionally, Atlantis’ Concierge Tower has earned the award program’s second highest mark, just behind the Atlantis property as a whole.
According to U.S. News & World Report, the seventh annual Best Hotels rankings evaluate more than 3,000 luxury properties across the United States, the Caribbean, Canada and Mexico. The methodology accounts for both expert and guest sentiment; in addition to industry accolades a hotel receives.
Getting a cosmetology license in Oregon requires 2,300 hours of classroom instruction, but getting a similar permit in New York requires a mere 1,000 hours of training. Are makeup artists in the Empire State putting the safety and welfare of their customers at risk, or would hairstylists in Portland probably be just fine if they could get certified without spending so much time and money on schooling, writes Reason's Eric Boehm.
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Stage-and-screen veteran Cynthia Nixon has officially announced her candidacy as governor of the state of New York. The two-time Tony and Emmy winner will be part of the September 13 Democratic primary against likely candidates including current New York governor Andrew Cuomo.
Nixon earned Tony Awards for her turns in Rabbit Hole and The Little Foxes. She has also been seen on Broadway in The Philadelphia Story, Hurlyburly, The Heidi Chronicles, Angels in America, Indiscretions, The Last Night of Ballyhoo, The Women, Wit and The Real Thing. Nixon won Emmy Awards for her performances on Sex and the City and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.
A native New Yorker, Nixon has remained heavily involved in politics throughout her career. She is a vocal advocate on issues including LGBT equality, public education and reproductive rights. Give a watch to Nixon's candidacy announcement below.
YEREVAN, JULY 4, ARMENPRESS. The president of a major Armenian petrol company operating numerous gas stations across the country has been charged for arrogation (extrajudicial activities) and assault in a 2016 incident.
The incident goes back to 2015 when Beglaryan had suspected one of his former employees, an executive of Flash Motors, in embezzling corporate property.
Barsegh Beglaryan, president of Flash LTD, violently confronted his former employee and demanded to restore the damages. Beglaryan, along with his relatives, threatened the former commercial director to re-name his apartment into their name as compensation for the embezzlement, or pay 20,000 dollars. As a result, the former employee pledged his apartment to a bank and took a loan of nearly 10,000,000 drams, which he gave to Beglaryan.
Beglaryan has been charged based on sufficient evidence involving violent extrajudicial activities.
The investigation continues.
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Tuesday, February 14, 2017
Special agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained an indictment for a Clarksville woman accused of stealing approximately half a million dollars from the church for which she worked.
At the request of 19th District Attorney General John Carney, TBI special agents began investigating Connie Parker, 70, on Aug. 18. During the course of the investigation, agents developed information that, while serving as treasurer for First Presbyterian Church in Clarksville from 2010-2016, Parker stole approximately $498,000.
The investigation further revealed Parker manipulated accounting reports to the church’s board in an attempt to mask the crime. The church no longer employs Parker.
The Montgomery County Grand Jury returned an indictment on Feb. 6, charging Parker with one count of theft over $250,000. Authorities arrested Tuesday her and booked her into the Montgomery County Jail on $50,000 bond.
Albion will be hosting the Albion and Boone Central alumni on Saturday, June 16, with a variety of events planned.
The annual Louis Hoppe Memorial 5K run will be Saturday morning at 9 a.m. Smoke n Chrome car show downtown from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Legends Golf Tournament will start at 8:30 a.m. Tours of Boone Central School start at 11 a.m., and the Alumni Banquet Saturday evening will begin with a 5:30 p.m. social hour and 6 p.m. banquet at the Albion Country Club.
DUBAI Sinapore's Changi Airport Group [CHAP.UL] has been awarded the contract to operate the King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia for up to 20 years, the kingdom's aviation authority said on Sunday.
A statement from the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) announcing the award did not provide any further details apart from saying the selection was made after a thorough evaluation of bids.
(Reporting by Marwa Rashad in Riyadh; Writing by Alexander Cornwell, Reem Shamseddine; Editing by Greg Mahlich)
Belgium's Marouane Fellaini during a training session at Guchkovo Stadium in Moscow region, Russia, on July 4, 2018. EPA-EFE/ABEDIN TERKENAREH
Belgium's players during a training session held at Guchkovo Stadium in Moscow region, Russia, on July 4, 2018. EPA-EFE/ABEDIN TERKENAREH
Belgium's players during a training session held at Guchkovo Stadium in Moscow, Russia, on July 4, 2018. EPA-EFE/ABEDIN TERKENAREH
Belgium's national team trained on Wednesday at the team's base camp in the Guchkovo sport complex near Moscow, ahead of their 2018 FIFA World Cup quarterfinal match against Brazil.
Friday's match against Brazil will see two World Cup titans go head-to-head, with Belgium's coach Roberto Martinez leading the training two days after his squad vanquished Japan 3-2 in the last-16 round.
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Manchester United and Chelsea both eyed Lukaku last summer with the Belgium international making no secret of his desire to leave Everton.
And, for a long time, it looked as if the Blues would win the race for his signature.
Chelsea were confident Lukaku was going to rejoin them, with Jose Mourinho having sold the player during his time in charge.
Many felt Manchester United were then going to go for Alvaro Morata who, at the time, was hellbent on leaving Real Madrid for a Mourinho reunion.
And the Manchester Evening News claim Chelsea were oblivious to the fact that Mourinho was working on a United transfer.
As well as Morata, the Red Devils were also being linked with a move for Atletico Madrid’s Antoine Griezmann.
Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe, is a slayer any day and time and thanks to the fact that she is also into the fashion world, so she knows what best fits her outing.
She is yet to get her fans worried about her outfits and yes, she has indeed been slaying which is why many look up to her to get some creative styles from her.
The actress stepped out for comedian Ali Baba’s 1st of January concert, and she was just too adorable to ignore as people around could not just take their eyes off her but so sad she is married.
But to an extent, she has gotten all the things a man will want in a woman, a good career, pretty looks, very accommodating and other unseen features.
A Missouri death row inmate whose life was spared by a last-minute stay of execution four years ago is asking the U.S. Supreme Court for another reprieve, claiming the process of killing him could cause blood-filled tumors to burst inside his head.
Russell Bucklew is scheduled to die by injection Tuesday evening for killing a former girlfriend's new boyfriend during a violent rampage in 1996. He would be the first Missouri prisoner put to death since January 2017.
Bucklew was within an hour of execution in May 2014 when the U.S. Supreme Court halted it over concerns about Bucklew's rare medical condition, cavernous hemangioma. The ailment causes weakened and malformed blood vessels, tumors in his head and throat and on his lip, and vein problems.
“The Flash Reborn” — (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) (TV-PG, LV) (HDTV)
COMING HOME — With Barry (Grant Gustin) in the speed force, Iris (Candice Patton), Kid Flash (Keiynan Lonsdale), Joe (Jesse L. Martin) and Vibe (Carlos Valdes) have taken over protecting Central City. However, when a powerful armored villain threatens to level the city if The Flash doesn’t appear, Cisco makes a risky decision to break Barry out of the speed force. However, the Barry that comes out isn’t the same Barry that went in. Glen Winter directed the episode with story by Andrew Kreisberg and teleplay by Todd Helbing & Eric Wallace (#401). Original airdate 10/10/2017.
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Sen. Francis Thompson, D-Delhi, right, hugs Rep. Kenny Cox, D-Natchitoches, left, after the successful vote on SB1 concerning the LSMSA name change during legislative House action Monday June 5, 2017, in Baton Rouge, La.. The amended measure passed 56-43.
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MARBELLA, Spain — Spain led Britain 2-1 in the Davis Cup World Group after Pablo Carreno-Busta and Feliciano Lopez beat Dominic Inglot and Jamie Murray 6-4, 6-4, 7-6 (4) in doubles on Saturday.
The Spanish pair forced 35 errors to win the match in just under 2 1/2 hours on the outdoor clay at Club de Tenis Puente Romano.
The teams, missing respective stars Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray, split Friday's singles.
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We know that bullying extracts an enormous emotional cost on school students, their families and the wider community.
In a bid to focus national attention on the crisis, one anti-bullying group has gone a step further and calculated the wider, and mostly hidden, economic costs of the rise in bullying in our schools.
More than 900,000 Australian students experience bullying each year and a new study has found its now costing the economy more than $500 million a year — much of that related to the time spent by school staff to deal with the crisis.
The study has been commissioned by Alannah & Madeline Foundation, an organisation working towards reducing the incidence of bullying among children.
The San Antonio city council is considering enacting “Cite and Release” for marijuana violations to ease the traffic into county jails. The county has already approved. KTSA radio host Trey Ware asks, what do you think about “cite and release”?
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Qikiqtani Inuit Associaton President P.J. Akeeagok visits an Iqaluit daycare in February to read books and promote literacy. The QIA, which held its annual general meeting in Iqaluit this week, is investing $500,000 from the Makiagiaqta training fund in early childhood education, the Inuit organization announced Oct. 4. The money is expected to go toward four projects: family literacy resource packages to be given to every Baffin child entering kindergarten in 2018; an elders in daycare conference and pilot project; a daycare conference on professional development; and, customized training for select daycare board members across the region. "This program will go a long way in helping daycares like ours have the resources and tools we need to provide the best education for Inuit children," said Noodloo Peter, daycare manager in Iqaluit, in the news release. (PHOTO COURTESY QIA)
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A motorist suffered a back injury after his car ended upside down in a ditch near Melton on Friday night.
Emergency medic, Dr Tim Gray, arrived first on the scene, at Broughton Hill at around 11.30pm.
Dr Gray, who was working for the East Midlands Immediate Care Scheme (EMICS) said: “There was a single car upside down in the ditch on Broughton Hill.
“The male occupant had self-extricated and was treated for a back injury.
“I was first on scene, swiftly followed by Dr Leon Roberts who was working a shift on the HM54 critical care car.”
After being assessed at the roadside, the patient was transported to hospital by a crew from the East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS).
The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) said on Monday that at least three persons died in a motor accident on Malumfashi-Funtua road in Malumfashi local government area of Katsina State.
The FRSC Sector Commander in Katsina State, Alhaji Abdu Bagadawa, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the accident occurred at Karfi village on Monday.
He said the accident involved a Volkswagen bus with registration number KTU 203 AA with 15 passengers on board.
Bagadawa added that the vehicle skid-off the road and went to the bush when the driver attempted to dodge a pothole while on high speed.
He said three passengers died on the spot, while the remaining passengers who sustained various degrees of injuries were rushed to Malumfashi General Hospital for medical treatment.
The sector commander urged motorists to desist from excessive speed and abide by traffic rules and regulations to avoid accident.
Ryan is 6 and the host of Ryan ToysReview on YouTube. Last year he earned – get this – $11 million. Yah, and The Washington Post:
What has grown into a viral phenomenon began with a simple, unremarkable 15-minute video about a Lego Duplo train set. When his family started recording and posting the videos in March 2015, the 3-year-old barely had any views let alone reviews, according to a profile of Ryan in Verge. In his first video, he simply opened a Lego box, set up the blocks, and played with them.
“Ryan was watching a lot of toy review channels — some of his favorites are EvanTubeHD and Hulyan Maya — because they used to make a lot of videos about Thomas the Tank Engine, and Ryan was super into Thomas,” his mother, who declined to be named, told TubeFilter last year.
“One day, he asked me, ‘How come I’m not on YouTube when all the other kids are?’ So we just decided — yeah, we can do that…
A man is in hospital with head injuries after crashing into several cars and rolling his vehicle in Sydney's inner west.
The 29-year-old driver, the sole occupant of his car, crashed on Kings Road at Five Dock about 11.50pm on Wednesday and was treated by paramedics before being taken to Royal Prince Alfred Hospital where he will undergo mandatory testing, police said.
Officers will speak with the driver when medical clearance is given and anyone with information is urged to contact police as inquiries continue.
Lebanon to begin offshore oil exploration
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon's outgoing energy minister says the first phase of oil and gas exploration off the coast has begun.
Cesar Abi Khalil told reporters Tuesday that he has approved an exploration plan submitted by three international companies who will search in two of the country's 10 offshore blocks.
Abi Khalil said Lebanon's first well will be drilled next year.
Lebanon last year approved the licenses for an international consortium led by France's Total, Italy's ENI and Russia's Novatek to move forward with offshore oil and gas development for two of 10 blocks in the Mediterranean Sea, including one that is disputed in part with Israel.
March 19 (Reuters) - Cremer Sa:
* BRAZILIAN HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS SUPPLIER CREMER SAYS ANTITRUST WATCHDOG APPROVED SALE OF COMPANY’S CONTROL TO CM HOSPITALAR- FILING
* BRAZIL’S CREMER SAYS CM HOSPITALAR WILL MAKE BUYOUT OFFER TO MINORITY SHAREHOLDERS, REQUEST DELISTING OF COMPANY
* BRAZIL’S CREMER SAYS CM HOSPITALAR HAS NOT YET DEFINED PRICE OR CONDITIONS TO THE OFFER- FILING Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting by Tatiana Bautzer)
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Prince Housing & Development Corp :
* Says it ZHENG GAO HUI, chairman of the board of the company, passed away on Aug. 14
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The City of Santa Barbara Public Works Department’s Water Resources Division will begin cleaning portions of the city’s Wastewater Collection System’s large diameter pipes beginning this Sunday for a maximum of four weeks.
Work will be conducted Sunday night through Friday morning from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. The work is scheduled during the nighttime hours to avoid high daytime sewage flow levels and to avoid daytime traffic and business operations.
The primary neighborhoods that will be affected are the Westside, Eastside and waterfront areas of Santa Barbara.
The purpose of the nighttime maintenance project is to clean and inspect the condition of the city’s larger diameter sewers.
During the cleaning and inspection processes, the city’s hydro-vacuum cleaning truck and equipment may be working in your neighborhood.
— Manuel Romero is the wastewater collection superintendent for the City of Santa Barbara.
Chairman Natan Sharansky of the Executive of The Jewish Agency for Israel has issued the following statement following the weekend’s events in Charlottesville, Virginia:
“I am deeply concerned by the expressions of antisemitism and other forms of racism and hatred exhibited at the neo-Nazi rally this past weekend in Charlottesville, and I am horrified by the death of a protester at the hands of one of the marchers. There is no place for such hate speech or violence in any democratic society, and I am confident that American authorities will do everything in their power to bring the perpetrators to justice. No student, Jewish or otherwise, should feel threatened at his or her university, and Jewish students at the University of Virginia should know that the local Hillel staff is available to them at all times, as is the Jewish Agency Israel Fellow at UVA.”
BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Celtics say forward Gordon Hayward had surgery to remove a plate and screws in his broken left leg and will be ready to start next season.
Hayward missed almost the entire season after breaking his leg in the first quarter of the season opener. The Celtics went on to reach Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals before losing to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
The team says his leg and ankle are sound, but the plate and screws that were implanted to help the injury heal were irritating his tendons. He is scheduled to resume basketball activities in six to eight weeks and be ready for training camp.
Also Wednesday: the Celtics said center Aron Baynes had successful surgery to repair a nasal fracture he sustained during Game 6 of the Cleveland series. He is expected to be back on the court in two to four weeks.
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A damning report into a Dublin facility for people with disabilities suggests some residents were not consulted about do not resuscitate orders.
An unannounced inspection by Hiqa in January this year has detailed a litany of major non-compliances.
They include listing “going to bed” as community inclusion and attending a physio appointment as an “activity”.
Inspectors were not happy that action had been taken to address potential financial abuse.
There was not a paper trail to show that residents or their families were aware they had been identified as not to be resuscitated.
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Muscala (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's matchup with the Cavaliers, KL Chouinard of ATLand29.com reports.
Muscala is set to miss an 18th straight game and there's been no indication on a potential return to practice, so it appears he could still be out for some time. That said, Muscala will still be evaluated on a game-to-game basis until more information is provided, with his next shot to take the court coming Thursday against the Pistons.
There used to be the days where computers were reserved just for scientists and researchers. Now at least everyone started using laptops, smartphones, tablets, e-book readers and other similar devices on a daily basis.
Don't you think you should be knowing some basics of such devices which will of be useful sometime in future? Knowing how to use them will not only set you apart from others but also have become a necessity to live in the modern era.
Let us see what are those basic things one need to know to live in this tech-centric age.
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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The following is a look at obituaries published Saturday on SILive.com. Viewing times and guestbooks can be found here.
Mary Buchell, 93, of Dongan Hills, who worked as a crossing guard and was a CCD teacher and Eucharistic minister at St. Ann's R.C. Church in her community, died Thursday.
Agnes Gates, 75, a Staten Island native and loving mother and grandmother, died Wednesday.
Antonio Mancino, 83, a native of Monte di Procida in Naples and a former Castleton Corners resident, died Wednesday.
De Blasio slammed for adding police reform bills to hearing last minute Police-reform advocates on Monday slammed the de Blasio administration for waiting until the last minute before adding controversial police reform bills to a public hearing hosted by the mayor. One...
Verizon is supposedly screwing its landline customers Luddites who’ve stayed with Verizon’s old-fashioned phone service unwittingly help pay for everyone else’s Internet and mobile-phone hookups, a consumer advocacy group claims. The 2 million or so New York...
Amusement park sued over soda-drinking, cigarette-smoking chimpanzee NEW ORLEANS — An animal rights group is suing to get a chimpanzee named Candy out of an amusement park where, it says, she smokes cigarettes and is given soft...
Winning numbers drawn in 'LuckyDay Lotto Midday' game
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday afternoon's drawing of the Illinois Lottery's "LuckyDay Lotto Midday" game were:
18-20-29-38-41
(eighteen, twenty, twenty-nine, thirty-eight, forty-one)
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Despite what you may believe, moving yourself is not always the most cost efficient method. Robert Pennington of Two Men and a Truck explains.
I WOULD like someone out there to provide answers to these questions.
What is the total national debt? During whose government was the most debt incurred?
How soon can we reduce the debt to manageable limits?
How many shipments of LNG Gas have been made so far and what is the total income from these sales?
How are we servicing all our loans including the controversial UBS loan? Is Oil Search already paying dividends to the National Government and if so how much has been made and how often does it pay?
Why is there a chronic shortage of basic drugs for a very long time now?
Can someone explain?
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* Prudential Bancorp Inc announces second quarter fiscal 2017 results and the completion of the Polonia Bancorp Inc acquisition
* Q2 loss per share $0.27
* Prudential Bancorp Inc - for three months ended march 31, 2017, net interest income increased to $5.3 million compared to $3.5 million for same period in fiscal 2016 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
An Etna woman who accidentally smothered her infant will spend six months on electronic monitoring and three years on probation after she pleaded guilty Monday to involuntary manslaughter.
June Smith, 29, told investigators she had been drinking and smoking marijuana the evening of Sept. 2, when she went to lie down in her bed with her 3-week-old son. The baby was lying on her chest with his pacifier in, she told police, and when she woke up several hours later, he was lying next to her, face-down.
She tried to perform CPR on him, but he died later at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC.
According to the criminal complaint, there was a portable crib in the room next to Ms. Smith’s bed.
“I cannot begin to explain the hurt and pain I feel as a mother,” Smith told Allegheny County Common Pleas Judge Donna Jo McDaniel.
Analysts at TDS suggest that India’s July inflation is expected to rebound after reaching a record low in June at 1.54% Y/Y.
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“The consensus is looking for CPI to accelerate to 2.0% Y/Y, hitting the lower-end of the 4±2% inflation targeting range. Still an extremely weak number by historical comparison. Most inflationary pressure is expected to come from services inflation, in particular from higher house rent allowances for public servants, and fuel prices.”
“Also, a partial reversal in vegetable prices may force faster inflation in July. Nonetheless, there are still numerous offsets at play, amongst which a favourable monsoon continues to keep food price inflation well anchored. From August onwards, however, the acceleration in inflation will be spurred by adverse base effects. Ahead of today’s CPI release, the market will look at July WPI data as an early indicator (cons: 1.4% Y/Y prior 0.90%).”
Chief information security officers are gaining more autonomy and oversight as companies shift cybersecurity away from the technology chief’s control.
Many legacy cybersecurity teams are established in technology departments, where CISOs reported to the chief information officer. Today, by giving CISOs a broader view and better negotiating power across the organization, companies are acknowledging the growing importance of cyber risk and addressing a potential conflict of interest between technology heads and the security...
BAGHDAD: A suicide bomber detonated a pick-up truck on Wednesday in Sadr City, a heavily populated poor Shi'ite suburb of Baghdad, killing at least 15 and wounding 50, security sources said.
The explosion, the deadliest in Baghdad so far this year, targeted a crowded street full of garages and used car dealers.
Islamic has stepped up bombings in Iraq last year, in retaliation to a U.S.-backed campaign that dislodged the hardline Sunni group from most Iraqi cities it took over in 2014. The militants also control parts of neighbouring Syria.
(Reporting by Maher Chmaytelli; Editing by Alison Williams)
The family of the late Steve Irwin appeared on “Celebrity Family Feud,” and one member’s Australian accent proved too difficult for host Steve Harvey to understand.
With two strikes against Irwin family, it was up to Robert Irwin to give a correct answer to the round’s question, “Name something a five-year-old might ask a bank to loan him money to buy.”
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Irwin’s answer – a car – was simple enough, but his Australian accent confused Harvey, who had absolutely no idea what he said.
With a little help, Harvey eventually figured it out. But the answer wasn’t on the board, so the Irwin family received their third strike.
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BALTIMORE — The Baltimore Orioles have claimed utility infielder Jace Peterson after he was placed on waivers by the New York Yankees.
Peterson, a left-handed hitter, is expected to report Wednesday.
He provides depth to an infield that is without injured second baseman Jonathan Schoop and could potentially lose Tim Beckham, who left Monday's game against Cleveland with a groin injury.
The 27-year-old Peterson played in three games with the Yankees this season, going 3 for 10 with a walk.
AER LINGUS HAD to cancel three flights from Gatwick Airport in London to Dublin Airport yesterday due to “severe weather conditions”.
A spokesperson for the airline told TheJournal.ie the flights were cancelled as “the lengthy waiting times for de-icing caused crew to reach their maximum hours”.
The spokesperson said the airline’s handling agent sought hotel accommodation for customers but was unable to secure accommodation for everyone who was affected by the cancellations.
“Some guests managed to secure their own accommodation and others unfortunately had to spend the night at the airport.
“Additional flights were scheduled today to bring guests back to Dublin. Guests who secured hotel accommodation themselves will be refunded the costs incurred.
“We apologise sincerely for the inconvenience caused to our guests,” the spokesperson said.
When a volcano endangers the dinosaurs once housed in Jurassic World, it's up to the old park staff to save them. USA TODAY
A section of a major road in the Rugby area has been blocked following a collision involving a car and a motorbike.
A section of the A426 at the Calias Lane crossroads near the Boat Inn north of Stockton has been blocked after a traffic incident.
Police are in attendance with ambulance service.
There are no reports of serious injuries at this time.
The incident was reported to the police at approximately 4:30pm.
Due to weather conditions, Cape Air has canceled 21 flights today in the Midwest Region.
One of the flights that is canceled is out of Cape Girardeau to St. Louis.
Two flights out of St. Louis going to Quincy, IL are canceled.
Passengers who had flights canceled are told to keep in contact with Cape Air for any questions they may have.
Passengers can also keep track of their flights on Cape Air's website.
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Dad wants nothing more than to spend Father's Day with you doing what you love best -- spending time together sipping brews and enjoying the culinary delights only a food truck can bring. But which brewery? What food truck? You don't have to decide right now because the first ever Seacoast Food Truck and Craft Beer Festival featuring more than 20 local and regional food trucks and local, regional and national breweries comes to Somersworth on Sunday, June 18, which happens to be Father's Day.
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Dar es Salaam - Vodacom is reportedly considering an extension of the deadline for the sale of its shares to the public, amid reports the initial public offering may be undersubscribed. Bloomberg reported yesterday that the company would ask the Capital Markets and Securities Authority to extend the IPO deadline and also allow foreigners to buy the shares.
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BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s Siemens says it has signed contracts worth some 700 million euros ($824 million) to build two gas-powered electricity plants in Libya.
The Munich-based industrial conglomerate said Monday that the plants will be built in Misrata and Tripoli and that the value of the contracts with the state-owned General Electricity Company of Libya includes long-term service agreements.
It said the deal will expand Libya’s power generation capacity by about 1.3 gigawatts, but didn’t specify in a statement when the new plants will start operation.
The deal comes weeks after Siemens AG announced plans to cut about 6,900 jobs worldwide at its power, gas and drives divisions, half of them in Germany. It pointed to a sharp decline in earnings amid increasing pressure from renewable energy sources.
A naked man who stormed into NBC News' Washington DC offices and attacked a security guard before biting someone on the arm has been arrested.
Police say the man, who was named by the Washington Examiner, lives in DC and approached the entrance of the building about 10pm on Saturday night.
He then hit a guard in the face, pushed him to the floor and charged inside the complex - which is also home to local station WRC-TV.
An employee tackled the intruder and held him to the ground until police arrived, according to the Examiner.
A naked man who stormed into NBC News' Washington DC offices (pictured) and attacked a man before biting someone on the arm has been arrested
It was when the nude and rude man was pinned down that he bit the NBC worker on the arm.
The man was then taken to George Washington Hospital for treatment, the newspaper reports.
It also claims a police report obtained states the man was, 'was under the influence of a controlled substance'.
NBC officials declined to comment on the incident.
MEXICO CITY — Mexican President-elect Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador is promising that jobless youths, the elderly and Mexico’s business sector will be the biggest beneficiaries of his first year in office.
Lopez Obrador is pledging to pay the salaries of apprentices employed by Mexican companies as part of a $5 billion packages of scholarships and job training.
The once-fiery leftist met with Mexican businessmen on Wednesday and pledged another $2 billion to extend and increase old-age supplementary payments to the elderly nationwide.
Lopez Obrador said the two programs will be the central themes of his first year in office. He said the $7.5 billion package will be paid for by government cost-cutting, “even if we are left without a shirt on our backs.”
Lopez Obrador was elected in a landslide Sunday.
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Special Agent in Charge Fred Milanowski, front left, Interim Austin police chief Brian Manley, front center, and FBI Special Agent in Charge Christopher Combs, front right, arrive for a news conference near the site of Sunday's explosion, Monday, March 19, 2018, in Austin, Texas. Fear escalated across Austin on Monday after the fourth bombing this month — this time, a blast that was triggered by a tripwire and demonstrated what police said was a "higher level of sophistication" than the package bombs used in the previous attacks. Eric Gay AP Photo
Valencia sporting director, Jesus Garcia Pitarch, has revealed that he held talks with Chelsea midfielder, John Obi Mikel, over a possible transfer to the club.
Mikel Obi has not played at all under new manager, Antonio Conte, and will become a free agent this summer.
However, Chelsea may allow the Super Eagles captain leave this month and Valencia are keen on his signature.
Garcia Pitarch said, as reported in Superdeporte: “In the case of Obi Mikel, with Chelsea’s permission, I met with him in London on Christmas day.
“I informed him of the option [of joining Valencia]. He said he would think about it.”
Valencia are currently 17th in La Liga and level on 12 points with Sporting Gijon, who are in the relegation zone. Los Che have only won three matches in their opening 15 league fixtures.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Sacramento Kings rookie Harry Giles will not play until at least January while he rehabs his surgically repaired knees.
Giles is the 20th overall draft pick out of Duke. He missed summer league to rest his left knee. The team said Friday he will work with the training staff to build strength and endurance. He will participate in some "controlled" parts of practice.
Giles had an arthroscopic procedure on his left knee last October after a ligament tear during high school in 2013. He also tore a ligament in his right knee in 2015.
The Kings say they are taking a "methodical approach" and Giles will be "reevaluated routinely throughout the program."
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Bob Costas introduced Nelly before the start of today’s Winter Classic between the Chicago Blackhawks and St. Louis Blues. While doing so, he sent a strong message to anyone who thinks the veteran broadcaster has lost a step or two.
That message? I’m still here, guys, and I’m as relevant as ever.
Costas displayed both a strong knowledge of Nelly’s lyrics and hockey equipment while using an economy of words. It’s hard to imagine any viewer watching live will soon forget where they were when this moment of television magic occurred.
A Jamaican woman named Violet Brown has been named the world’s oldest person three days after the previous holder of the record, Italian Emma Morano, died. For a while before Morano’s death, she was believed to the only living person born in the 1800s. She died sitting in her armchair in Verbania.
The Gerontology Research Group said Brown is now the oldest registered person as she was born on March 10, 1900. She is followed by two Japanese women – Nabi Tajima, born August 4 1900 and Chiyo Miyako (May 2, 1901).
Jamaica’s Prime Minister Andrew Holness congratulated Brown after the news came in.
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LONDON May 2 Energy firm Ineos said an incident had occurred at its Grangemouth refinery on Tuesday, with emergency services heading to the scene and a local lawmaker advising members of the public to stay indoors.
"INEOS can confirm that an incident has occurred at its Grangemouth site," INEOS Grangemouth said in a tweet.
Scottish parliament lawmaker Angus MacDonald said that members of the public should stay indoors.
Scotland's Fire and Rescue Service said eight fire engines had been sent to the scene but it had no information regarding the cause of the incident, though local media reports said it was to do with a gas leak. (Reporting by Alistair Smout; editing by Guy Faulconbridge)
In 2016, Russia used the weapons of information warfare to attack the United States. The Kremlin’s goal: to undermine our democracy and weaken the United States and our Western democratic allies.
Ntilikina tallied nine points (4-9 FG, 1-1 3Pt), five assists, two rebounds and one steal across 17 minutes in Friday's 92-90 loss to the Bucks.
The rookie's effort was particularly impressive from an efficiency standpoint, as his scoring total equaled his best of the season in a game with less than 20 minutes of playing time. Moreover, his 44.4 percent shooting qualifying as his second best over the last six contests. Ntilikina continues to share time with both starter Jarrett Jack and fellow reserve Trey Burke, limiting his overall upside for the moment. However, given Jack's inconsistent offensive contributions, it's certainly plausible that Ntilikina could progressively carve out a larger role during the stretch run if he can generate performances the caliber of Friday's on a more consistent basis.
Feb 14 Temenos Group AG:
* Confirms that it has entered into a binding scheme implementation deed to acquire Rubik Financial Limited ('Rubik')
* Temenos will acquire 100% of the issued capital of Rubik for a cash consideration of a $0.1667 per share,
* The board of directors of Rubik has unanimously recommended that its shareholders vote in favour of the scheme,
* The scheme consideration will be funded by Temenos’ existing cash and debt facilities Source text - bit.ly/2lfVHmq
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Nifty to open flat with positive sentiments intactIndian benchmark index Nifty is opening unchanged at 8175 and with major global markets closed for the day. Monthly PMI data along with auto sales will decide the trend of the markets.The last few days Nifty has reversed from level of 7915 and now the major resistance stands at 8278.DII have been big buyers, negating selling by FII is getting offset as DII remain net buyer in the cash market.Nifty Future is opening at 8177 as per SGX Nifty at 8:40 am IST, 10 points below its previous close of 8187.The views and investment tips expressed by investment experts on moneycontrol.com are their own, and not that of the website or its management. Moneycontrol.com advises users to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions.
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A 'sale agreed' sign has gone up on the Bray home of singer/songwriter Sinead O'Connor.
The Dubliner's now former home, Montebello on Strand Road in the Wicklow town, went on the market last October for €795,000, considerably less than the €1.7m she is believed to have bought for it a decade ago.
It has not been disclosed how much O'Connor, who recently turned 50, has been accepted for the six-bedroom property, but it is understood to be close to the asking price.
It's understood that O'Connor has not lived at Montebello for some time and spent most of the past year in the United States of America.
Originally built in the 1860s, the house was extensively refurbished by O'Connor. It has a yoga room, four bathrooms and a playroom. Montebello is also situated in one of Bray's most desirable areas, and offers stunning sea views.
According to a press release from the theater, Artists Rep still plans to sell part of their Goose Hollow building. However, the donation will allow the company to pay off the $1.3 million worth of debt the company has accumulated over the past four years due to dwindling ticket sales.
The BV Social Planning society is starting a project to improve the relationship with marginalized people and the general community.
Smithers Councillor Bill Goodacre, who sits on their committee, says they have a 7.5 thousand dollar grant from Northern Health to start the project.
“wherever there’s tension, you want to find a way to resolve it,” says Goodacre. “It’s more of an attitude than anything else. Basically, we’re hoping to get some kind of a conversation going in the community to try and take the edge off for everyone.”
He says the committee will be looking at a ‘two-pronged’ approach to help find a solution that will include small businesses, too.
“They’ve got a living to make, and they’re running into situations where customers are disinclined to come to their stores because of what’s going on on the streets. That’s also a very big part of the deal,” says Goodacre.
He says they’ll be holding a forum this year to help generate ideas and solutions around homelessness and other social issues.
During its two terms, the Obama Administration declared war on misclassification of employees as independent contractors. The U.S. Department of Labor issued additional guidance on the proper classification of workers.
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Mental health groups have accused the life insurance industry of ignoring calls to address discrimination, saying its treatment of people with mental health conditions is unethical and potentially unlawful. In submissions to a powerful parliamentary inquiry, beyondblue and Mental Health Australia - who have long campaigned against insurance discrimination - said the industry's exclusion of people with mental health symptoms was discriminatory and not based on any assessment of an individual's condition.
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ISLAMABAD (AP) — Afghanistan's intelligence chief and foreign minister have made a surprise visit to Pakistan's capital following a recent spate of deadly attacks in Afghanistan.
Afghanistan says some of the attacks were carried out by perpetrators linked to Pakistan's powerful spy agency, the ISI.
The visit Wednesday by Masoom Stanikzai and Wais Ahmed Barmak comes a day after Pakistan's Foreign Ministry said it handed over 27 insurgents to Afghan authorities last year, including members of the Haqqani network.
Pakistan's Foreign Ministry as well as Afghanistan's Ambassador to Pakistan, Omar Zakhilwal, confirmed the visit but there were no immediate details.
Afghanistan has accused Pakistan's ISI of training at least one perpetrator in the Jan. 20 attack on Kabul's Intercontinental Hotel, in which 22 people died, including 14 foreigners.
Pakistan denies it aids insurgents.
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What was already shaping up as a memorable week for running back Saquon Barkley moved to another level on Tuesday, when he and girlfriend Anna Congdon celebrated the birth of their first child.
Barkley posted a photo on Instagram Tuesday night of Jada Clare Barkley, saying he didn't have the words to describe how he was feeling.
On March 17, Congdon shared her pregnancy via Instagram, and Barkley shared his excitement with reporters three days later at Penn State's pro day. He said the baby's due date was April 14 and the couple didn't know the baby's gender in advance.
"I'm excited. Some people aren't even blessed with the opportunity to have kids, and I'm able to have one," he said. "I'm truly excited to be a father."
Barkley is expected to be among the top five players selected in Thursday night's NFL draft.
IBARAKI (TR) – A knife-wielding man barged into a pork cutlet chain outlet he used to manage in Ushiku City and stole some 240,000 yen, Ibaraki Prefectural Police said on Tuesday.
In July of last year, Ryo Kusakabe, 27, for allegedly sneaking into an outlet of chain Katsuya through a rear exit before prodding a 40-year-old male worker’s stomach with a knife and ordering him to stay still while he snatched the cash from a cash register, reports TV Asahi (Feb. 14).
Kusakabe, who has been charged with robbery, has admitted to the allegations.
Police eyed Kusakabe as a suspect after analyzing nearby surveillance cameras.
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Two lanes of the M20 coastbound carriageway are closed after a lorry was involved in a collision this morning (May 31).
The closure is in place between Juntion 9 and Junction 10 near Ashford.
Lanes one and two of the three are shut off and vehicle recovery is at the scene.
There has reportedly been heavy traffic in the area and on the approach.
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What odds are Panama to win the World Cup?
1,000/1
Who's the coach?
Hernan Gomez has been in charge since 2014. He had to resign his position as Colombia coach in 2011 after assaulting a woman outside a bar in Bogota.
Who's the star?
Not many to speak of. Striker Gabriel Torres, who made his international debut aged 16, has pace and attracted the interest of Manchester United... 11 years ago.
Best thing about them
They're just happy to be here. This is their first ever World Cup so expect the fans to make the most of the experience.
The 2018 Canadian Kendo Federation International Spring Jodo and Iaido Seminar and Grading event took place over the Victoria Day Long weekend at the University of Guelph.
The Sei Do Kai Iaido event included practices, Jodo classes, Iaido classes, CKF Jodo gradings, dinner, an auction and more.
The Sei Do Kai is a University of Guelph registered club, operated under the U of G athletics programs, said a news release. The club is open to anyone of any level, and welcomes new students and spectators. The Sei Do Kai is also a member of the Canadian Kendo Federation.
What happens if Special Counsel Mueller investigates the president and finds evidence of obstruction? MSNBC's Brian Williams talks to AP White House Correspondent Jonathan Lemire.
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CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — A judge is giving prosecutors more time to decide whether to pursue the death penalty against a Wyoming man who is accused of killing and sexually abusing his girlfriend’s 2-year-old son.
The Wyoming Tribune Eagle reports that Thursday was the original deadline by which prosecutors had to notify the defense if they were going to pursue capital punishment for John Barrett. Both sides agreed to extend the time frame, and District Judge Catherine Rogers set a trial date for August 2019.
Barrett is accused of killing and sexually abusing the child in Cheyenne while the boy’s mother was at work. An autopsy ruled the death a homicide, and the medical examiner highlighted injuries to several internal organs.
The boy died at a children’s hospital in Colorado on May 23.
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Target said it will acquire transportation technology company Grand Junction in a move bolster its supply chain and improve delivery as more of its business goes online.
Terms of the deal weren't disclosed.
Grand Junction is a software provider founded in 2014 that provides data and algorithms to manage deliveries and logistics. The goal of the company is to solve last mile delivery issues.
Grand Junction, based in San Francisco, is a Target provider and is currently working on same-day deliveries in New York's Tribeca. Grand Junction's network of providers covers more than 700 carriers.
As for the company's software, Grand Junction offers budget tools, visibility, analytics and a platform to configure service levels and choose carriers.
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It’s an exciting time in any young person’s life, going to primary school for the very first time.
Our photographers have been out capturing the Primary 1 classes at schools across the Carluke and Lanark Gazette circulation area, and we present them here for everyone to enjoy.
KIEV, April 10 Ukrainian Central Bank Governor Valeria Gontareva said on Monday resistance to reforms will increase after her resignation but the central bank should stay independent and out of politics.
She also said that continued cooperation with the International Monetary Fund would ensure Ukraine can continue to pay off its state debt for the next three years without affecting the currency market or financial stability.
Gontareva announced her resignation Monday. Her departure will deprive Ukraine of a tough reformer capable of taking on vested interests at a time when the country is recovering from a deep recession. (Reporting by Natalia Zinets; Writing by Matthias Williams; Editing by Louise Ireland)
Atlanta Hawks big man Paul Millsap drives to the rim and releases a buzzer-beating floater, with 0.1 seconds left, that sends the game to overtime against the Portland Trail Blazers.
Auburn defensive lineman Carl Lawson and Auburn defensive tackle Montravius Adams celebrate a sack on Georgia quarterback Jacob Eason Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016, during the first half at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Ga. ORG XMIT: ALBIN The bond between Carl Lawson and Montravius Adams began well before either of them stepped foot on the Plains.
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Three randomly selected stories, all of which we talked about on the air this week. Which one is your choice for Story of the Week?
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A body has been recovered from the Housatonic River in Stratford on Wednesday evening.
According to police, the man has been identified as Tavares Harris.
Police said Harris went missing on June 6 after he crashed his car into the Devon Bridge shortly after midnight.
Harris then jumped into the water from the bridge, which prompted a search and recovery effort that lasted several days.
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Cheyney University has announced that it is dropping its football program, The Philadelphia Tribune reported. Officials at Cheyney, a financially troubled historically black institution in Pennsylvania, said that they needed to take the action to save money. The program costs about $2 million a year.
Gov. Jerry Brown joined legislators and labor leaders during a rally on the east steps of the Capitol for the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, SB 1, on April 5, 2016. Hector Amezcua Sacramento Bee file
WWE has announced that Alexa Bliss would defend her Raw Women’s Title against Nia Jax at WrestleMania 34.
WrestleMania 34 is set to be held on Sunday, April 8, 2018, at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. This event airs on pay-per-view (PPV) and WWE Network. It’s the most successful and longest-running professional wrestling event in history. Both Raw and SmackDown rosters will be featured. Here is the updated card:
WWE Universal Title Match: Brock Lesnar © vs. Roman Reigns
Mixed Tag Team Match: Ronda Rousey & Kurt Angle vs. Triple H & Stephanie McMahon
WWE Title Match: AJ Styles © vs. Shinsuke Nakamura
WWE Raw Women’s Title Match: Alexa Bliss © vs. TBA
WWE SmackDown Women’s Title Match: Charlotte Flair © vs. Asuka
WWE Intercontinental Title Triple Threat Match: The Miz © vs. Finn Balor vs. Seth Rollins
WWE Raw Tag Team Title Match: Cesaro & Sheamus © vs. Braun Strowman
WWE Raw Women’s Title Match: Alexa Bliss © vs. Nia Jax
Fabulous Moolah Battle Royal
Singles Match: Kevin Owens vs. Sam
The Glasgow -born star said he believed Hitler could have been vanquished had crowds watching him laughed at his behaviour. He said: "When I see Hitler at Nuremberg, raving and ranting and stamping his feet, I often think: if only someone had laughed.
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Four officers were detained after footage of police beating self-identifying Rohingya villagers in Arakan State's Rathedaung Township went viral, the State Counselor's Office said Sunday. The footage of clearance operations in Koe Tan Kauk village on Nov. 5 was shared widely on social media at the weekend and drew severe criticism of the government which has strongly rejected accusations of human rights violations in Arakan State.
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ASIAN currencies rose on Monday as falls in the US stock market and Treasury yields kept the US dollar range-bound, and made regional currencies relatively more attractive bets.
Downside to the US dollar and government bond yields came from President Donald Trump's verbal
STATISTICS show the cost of rural crime is on the rise.
Figures from NFU Mutual’s Rural Crime Report have illustrated the rising cost of rural crime in the south east and across the country.
While rural crime cost the south east £5.9m in 2016 – down eight per cent from £6.4m in 2015 – early theft claims statistics for the first half of this year show a sharp rise of 20 per cent nationally.
The items most commonly targeted by thieves across the south east over the past 12 months were ATV (all terrain vehicles) and quad bikes, tools and garden equipment.
Tim Price, NFU Mutual rural affairs specialist, said: ‘Although the figures for rural crime in the south east are down, countryside criminals continue to become more brazen and farmers are now having to continually increase security and adopt new ways of protecting their equipment.
‘Our advice to people living and working in the countryside is to regularly evaluate your current security measures.’
Based on the internationally-acclaimed sci-fi property, “GHOST IN THE SHELL” follows Major, a special ops, one-of-a-kind human-cyborg hybrid, who leads the elite task force Section 9. Devoted to stopping the most dangerous criminals and extremists, Section 9 is faced with an enemy whose singular goal is to wipe out Hanka Robotic’s advancements in cyber technology.... Full synopsis »
SHARE COPY LINK Dianne Bell, daughter of Puyallup's first Daffodil Queen, planted 10,000 daffodils to honor her mother and father. She continues to plant an estimated 1000 daffodils a year. Joshua Bessex joshua.bessex@gateline.com
Dianne Bell, daughter of Puyallup's first Daffodil Queen, planted 10,000 daffodils to honor her mother and father. She continues to plant an estimated 1000 daffodils a year. Joshua Bessex joshua.bessex@gateline.com
William Ackman on Monday tried to change the narrative around his $4 billion bet on Automatic Data Processing Inc., questioning whether its chief executive accurately portrayed conversations with the activist investor to the company’s board and shareholders.
At the heart of Mr. Ackman’s concern is a misfired email ADP Chief Executive Carlos Rodriguez meant to send to his own legal team but delivered to Mr. Ackman instead, according to a Monday filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In the email, Mr....
Lubango — Gerson Emiliano dos Santos, Angolan international assistant referee appointed for the FIFA World Cup in "Russia-2018, is having difficulties to get foreign currency for his trip to Russia.
According to the referee, who was received Tuesday by the deputy governor of southern Huíla province for social, political and economic affairs, Maria João Chipalavela, where he was honored, the exchange rate policy of commercial banks is the main difficulty.
The referee has a trip set for June 2 and June 3 has to present himself to the FIFA officials.
He also said that he contacted the banks and entities he is still waiting for an answer.
Gerson Emiliano dos Santos, 35-year old, is a referee from Huila Province and professor of Mathematics, married and father of two daughters.
March 31 Can Fite Biopharma Ltd:
* Can Fite reports 2016 financial results & provides clinical update
* Sees FY 2019 sales $1.4 billion
* Can Fite Biopharma Ltd - Can Fite expects to be ready to commence its pivotal phase III acrobat trial of piclidenoson in Q2 of 2017
* Can Fite Biopharma Ltd - Psoriasis market is forecast to be $8.9 billion in 2018 and otezla® sales are estimated to be $2.35 billion by 2020
* Can Fite Biopharma Ltd - liver cancer drugs are expected to generate $1.4 billion in sales in 2019
* Can Fite Biopharma Ltd - by 2025, addressable pharmaceutical market for NASH is estimated to reach $35-40 billion Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Everyone likes apps, but sometimes the best ones are a bit expensive. Now and then, developers make paid apps free for a limited time, but you have to snatch them up while you have the chance. Here are the latest and greatest apps on sale in the iOS App Store.
These apps normally cost money and this sale lasts for a limited time only. If you go to the App Store and it says the app costs money, that means the deal has expired and you will be charged.
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The Oregon Trail Community Foundation has provided a $2,500 grant to the 2017 Old West Balloon Fest as sponsor of a new-exciting-interactive website to serve as the primary marketing and information tool for the 3rd annual hot air balloon festival.
Balloon Fest Executive Director Colleen Johnson and OTCF Executive Director Bev Overman said the Balloon Fest is a great fit for the grant dollars and they are “proud to partner in an event that brings visitors to our communities and gets so many locals involved.”
Johnson said “Capturing the visually spectacular sunrise balloon launches in the Western Nebraska skies, the diversity of the evening glow events and showcasing the entire weekend of family-friendly events was the inspiration behind the design of the new website”.
If you would like to donate to this community project, please make your tax deductible check out to “OTCF-Old West Balloon Fest.” For details on events, schedules, and information on the 2017 event, visit www.theoldwestballoonfest.com
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One of the two Vestey Rotinoff Viscount units on display at the National Road Transport Hall of Fame in ALice Springs. One of the two Vestey Rotinoff Viscount units on display at the National Road Transport Hall of Fame in ALice Springs.
By Michael Murphy
A golden opportunity exists for the Silver City to lure a major tourist attraction that would inject millions of dollars a year into the local economy.
The National Transport Hall of Fame currently calls Alice Springs home, but the volunteers who look after the massive shrine to the trucking industry are looking to move elsewhere, and they like the look of Broken Hill.
The Hall of Fame has about 300 trucks in its collection, 100,000 pieces of memorabilia and more than 100,000 photographs.
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The demolition permit, which was finally pulled back in December, gives Lloyd D. Nabors Demolition 180 days to get the wrecking ball started or it will expire. There's not too much sand left in that hourglass.
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Eloquii Design Inc., a womens fashion retailer for sizes 14-28, is opening its first store in Michigan, Wednesday, April 25. The New York and Columbus, Ohio retailer currently has three brick and mortar locations as well as an e-commerce site, according to a statement by the retailer.
In addition to clothing, the store will feature swimwear, wide-width footwear and accessories.
The new store is at Twelve Oaks Mall in Novi, on the lower level near Nordstrom. A grand opening party is planned for May 9, open to the public through RSVP on Facebook.
There are a few places to buy clothing, but not fashion within the plus size market. Our stores will have stylists who can advise shoppers on trends and iPads where customers can browse or shop a wider range of items online, Eloquii CEO Mariah Chase, said in the statement.
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Authorities say a man camping on Catalina Island has been gored by a buffalo.
Los Angeles County sheriff's officials say the man was sitting on a log Saturday evening and the buffalo was grazing nearby.
Sgt. Ray Ward says when the buffalo came closer the man tried to move away and that's when the animal charged.
Ward says the buffalo gored the man's left arm. He didn't know the extent of the injuries.
Coast Guard air rescue teams often get called upon to do medical evacuations from Catalina Island and other places that would otherwise take much longer to reach by boat. Maya Sugarman/KPCC
The Orange County Register reports the man was treated at the scene and then airlifted to a hospital on the mainland.
Buffalo are common and roam freely on the back side of Catalina Island, where there are campgrounds. They have roamed the island for about a century but Ward says it's rare for them to attack humans.
× Route 125 Closed in Schuylkill County Following Road Collapse
FRAILEY TOWNSHIP — Route 125 in Schuylkill County is closed Friday night following a road collapse.
Officials tell WNEP the road collapse, which happened just before 9 p.m., affected both lanes and shoulders of the road.
Route 125 is closed between Donaldson and Good Springs.
PennDOT is working to fix the collapse.
The road is closed until further notice in Schuylkill County.
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The EU fears international rules are inadequate for post-Brexit Britain and is weighing new methods to crack down if the UK adopts unfair practices to boost its economy, said an official document seen by AFP Thursday.
European Union negotiators made their warning last week in a seminar to diplomats from the 27 remaining member states, which was devoted to how to maintain a “level playing field” after Britain leaves the bloc’s single market.
“International rules do not adequately address the (potential) distortive effects of subsidies on investment, trade and competition,” said a presentation to the diplomats by the European Commission, the EU’s executive arm.
This means “the EU-UK agreement will have to include robust provisions on state aid to ensure a level-playing field with the member states,” it added.—APP
"Confession: I did not want to live here," begins Ada LimA3n in her poem " State Bird ." "Not among the goldenrod, wild onions or the dropseed, not waist high in the barrel- / aged brown corn water," describing the land around the old tobacco weigh station in Kentucky where her speaker lives now with someone she loves.
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1:20 The United States of Powerball
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A shooting that occurred in the city’s Fashion District early Tuesday morning was the result of a dispute involving up to six men and left one man with a bullet lodged in his hip, investigators said Wednesday.
The incident occurred near King Street West and Portland Street at around 2:40 a.m.
Police said a dispute arose among a group of men and one of them pulled a firearm and fired nine times.
One bullet struck a man in his 20s in the hip.
Paramedics told CP24 Tuesday that the victim was taken to a trauma centre for treatment. His injuries are considered non-life-threatening.
Police said Wednesday they do not know how the male suspect fled the scene and they do not yet have a description of him.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at 14 Division at 416-808-1406.
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The Mahoning Valley Sanitary District’s board of directors voted Wednesday to pay a judgment of more than $525,000 after losing an appeal of a breach of contract lawsuit that lasted nearly three years.
The vote followed a lengthy executive session.
In 2016, Rudzik Excavating of Struthers had been awarded $525,210 by a Trumbull County Common Pleas jury in a dispute over a contract to perform lime sludge removal from an MVSD lagoon. The district subsequently challenged a decision by Judge Andrew Logan to reject the MVSD’s motion for a directed verdict in its favor. Judge Logan’s decision was upheld by the 11th District Court of Appeals last year.
Thomas Wilson, MVSD legal counsel, said the district appealed to the Ohio Supreme Court, but earlier this month, the court declined to accept jurisdiction in the case.
“There is no insurance coverage for breach of contract lawsuits,” Wilson said. “The funds will have to come out of revenue.”
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The Goose Creek Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating an individual who is allegedly involved with the forging of a check.
Goose Creek police say a man utilized a forged check to purchase merchandise at a Walmart on St. James Avenue.
The man used a BNC bank check to spend $105.32 at the store, an incident report says.
If you have any information, contact the Goose Creek Police Department at (843) 863-5200, Crime Stoppers (843) 554-1111, or Investigator Dodson at (843) 863-5200 ext. 2337.
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Auburn guard Mustapha Heron scores against Vanderbilt during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, in Auburn, Ala. Brynn Anderson AP Photo
Columbia County Deputy and K-9 handler Ryan Dews is now on administrative leave, as an investigation into possible criminal activity gets under way. The St. Helens Chronicle reports that Dews was put on leave on the 18th of this month, after getting an allegation that is “unrelated to his employment” as a Deputy. They say that Dews is on leave as a “precaution,” and the case has been turned over to Oregon State Police for investigation. Dews has been a Columbia County Deputy since 2009, and has been a K-9 Deputy since 2015.
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Earlier this week, the Seahawks asked the NFL whether Jabaal Sheard‘s hit on Rees Odhiambo was legal. Apparently, it was.
The Colts linebacker was not fined for elbowing Odhiambo in the chest during an interception return.
Odhiambo was hospitalized overnight after experiencing shortness of breath in the locker room after Sunday’s game. He was diagnosed with a bruised sternum but returned to practice Wednesday.
The Seahawks left tackle will play Sunday.
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South Carolina businesses are getting a break on the amount they pay for unemployment insurance.
Gov. Henry McMaster made the announcement Tuesday morning at a 10 a.m. news conference.
It's the fifth straight year the Department Of Employment and Workforce has cut the rate.
The 2018 tax rate represents an average reduction of 10.2 percent over last year's rate. It's also a 36 percent drop over the last five years.
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Ahead of tonight’s Champions League showdown at the Santiago Bernabeu between Real Madrid and Napoli, Argentine playing legend Diego Maradona has reportedly been questioned by police in a Madrid hotel over an alleged assault on his girlfriend.
Spanish radio station Cadena ser claims that the manager of the Hotel Mirasierra Suites alerted local law enforcement authorities in the early hours of Wednesday morning over an incident that occurred in the room occupied by the former Napoli and Barcelona star. It also states that it was Maradona’s girlfriend Oliva who alerted hotel reception and that she did not wish to press charges.
Spanish journal As spoke to the hotel’s operations manager who refused to confirm or deny that any incident had took place.
Maradona was captain of the Napoli side the last time they played a European fixture in the Spanish capital back in 1987. That particular game was played behind closed doors due to Real having received a stadium ban for crowd trouble.
A Tennessee legislative panel has changed and passed Gov. Bill Haslam's transportation bill, which Senate Majority Leader Mark Norris says would ensure people save more in food tax cuts than they'd pay in a gas tax hike.
Norris called the bill a compromise with Haslam as the Senate Transportation and Safety Committee passed it by a 7-1 margin Monday.
Over three years, Norris said the gas tax would increase 6 cents a gallon and the diesel tax would jump 10 cents a gallon. Initially, Haslam proposed a 7-cent gas tax increase and 12-cent diesel hike.
Norris said the food tax would decrease to 4 percent from 5 percent under current law.
In the House, a committee has previously removed fuel tax hikes to rely on sales taxes for road projects.
With the Standard & Poor’s 500 index up a hefty 18% this year and many foreign markets rising, it has gotten difficult to find stocks with significant upside potential. This market isn’t cheap: Stocks are priced at 18 times projected 2018 operating earnings. And the latest rotation in the market has lifted the shares of even laggard industries such as retail and telecommunications services, leaving few outright bargains.
As a result, we have leaned toward winners that still have plenty of room to rise in picking Barron’s...
Moderate showers have been moving through northwest Kansas this evening. Get the latest radar view right here: http://ksn.com/weather/interactive-radar/
We’re expected to stay dry in Wichita through, with a chilly and quiet night ahead. However, big changes arrive tomorrow…
Light snow will move through northern Kansas Sunday morning, with a dusting to an inch accumulation possible – but just flurries for Wichita.
Gusty north winds and frigid temperatures will be the main story then for our Super Bowl Sunday, with wind chills staying in the teens all day long. A perfect day to stay indoors and watch the big game!
We have another winter storm on the way for Tuesday, too. I’ll have the details on that tonight at 10, or you can watch my latest forecast right here: http://ksn.com/2017/03/08/weather-forecast-discussion/
~Katie the Weather Lady
Winslow will start Saturday's game against the Pistons, Shandel Richardson of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports.
The Heat are switching up their lineup with Hassan Whiteside (illness) unavailable, starting Kelly Olynyk and Bam Adebayo up front while giving Winslow the nod over Tyler Johnson in the backcourt. Winslow is averaging 6.5 points, 5.8 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 15 starts this season.
This week, Eminem was randomly hit with the spirit to tell a bizarre story.
According to him, back in 2009/2010 at a MTV awards show, he was changing in his trailer, and right next to him was 50 Cent‘s trailer.
Inside 50 Cent’s trailer was Top Gun and Batman Forever star Val Kilmer, who supposedly was in full peeping Tom mode.
Through his window, Eminem said he caught Val catching a look at him naked. It’s a strange and also kind of hilarious tale if you let Eminem explain it…
Hmmm…
Well, Twitter definitely had something to say about the incident.
Swipe through to check out the hilarious commentary!
Uum, That’s Not Creepy: Eminem Remembers When A Famous Actor Watched Him Undress was originally published on globalgrind.com
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WASHINGTON—An Iranian Navy vessel confronted three U.S. ships and pointed a laser at a Marine Corps helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz Wednesday, U.S. military officials said, another in a series of incidents the military considers dangerous and unprofessional.
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Police are trying to track down a driver who fled from the scene of a serious crash in Stratford.
It happened around 8:40 a.m. Friday on Erie Street near Monteith Avenue.
Police say a Jeep was forced off the road by a sedan making a turn from Monteith Avenue.
The Jeep jumped the curb and hit a hydro pole and a tree.
The driver was taken to hospital with minor injuries.
A witness spoke to the driver of the sedan before he drove away from the scene of the accident. They say the man, who is believed to be in his 70s, appeared to be confused.
Police are looking for the sedan, described as a silver or light-grey Buick or Ford Crown Victoria, with damage to its right side and the letters “AXZ” on the license plate.
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Hundreds of refugees from Pakistan and Afghanistan were stuck in the middle of Serbian capitol Belgrade under extremely poor conditions while waiting to cross the Hungarian border somehow.
They found shelter in abandoned warehouses close to the railroad station. Aid agencies provide them with blankets, wood and food once a day. But with temperatures under minus zero degree they burn everything they can find to keep them warm. The sanitary situation is very bad, so they have to wash themselves with cold water or try to heat it up in barrels. Under estimated 300 migrants still waiting to move on are kids just at the age of 8 or 12 years old. Most of them want to travel to France or Belgium.
CHELSEA, Manhattan — A man is being sought for slashing a 72-year-old who confronted him for defecating in front of a Manhattan building, police said Thursday.
A man was spotted pooping in front of a building on West 21st Street in Chelsea Friday, Sept. 29 around 7 a.m., according to police.
The witness, reported to be 72 by the Daily News, confronted the man, who proceeded to slash the victim in his torso area with an unknown object, police said.
The victim suffered minor lacerations, according to police.
The slasher, who is possibly homeless, is now being sought and sketches have been released showing him with and without facial hair, police said.
Anyone with information is asked to call Officer Kevin Carrig at 212-741-8245 or the Detective Borough Manhattan South at 212-477-7447.
Anyone know this individual? Hoping someone in our community does. PLEASE call the 10th Precinct with any information regarding this Assault pic.twitter.com/TvscnKy17S — NYPD 10th Precinct (@NYPD10Pct) October 5, 2017
U.S. President Donald Trump admitted he didn't know a key detail regarding U.S.-Canada trade relations during a recent meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. During an event with political donors, Trump said he didn't know whether the U.S. had a trade deficit or surplus with Canada, and then appeared to brag about his ability to make up facts on the fly
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A FATHER of eight children who raped his stepdaughter and committed other sexual offences was yesterday told by the High Court in Suva that he took advantage of the victim's vulnerability.
He was sentenced to 12 years and nine months in jail.
The 59-year-old man was convicted by Justice Riyaz Hamza of four counts of sexual assault and one count of rape.
Delivering his sentence, Justice Hamza said that all mitigating factors submitted were not in the accused's favour.
The two mitigating factors was that the man was still supporting three of his eight children and that he suffered from knee injuries.
Justice Hamza said that the accused was not a first offender.
He said that the most aggravating factor was the breach of trust between a father and daughter.
He said children were the future of any society and they must be protected.
The man will be eligible for parole after serving nine years and nine months.
When Michael Dukakis lost the presidential election in 1988, his wife, Kitty, felt as if she had been squashed in a compactor, all the air forced out of her. Her even-keeled husband went back to work as governor of Massachusetts; she started binge drinking.
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Christina Aguilera was the latest musician to take a ride with James Corden in "Carpool Karaoke," belting out some of her classic hits with the Late Late show host.
Aguilera rode shotgun as she and Corden also dished about her time in the Mickey Mouse Club with some cohorts who have also made quite the names for themselves in Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, and Ryan Gosling. We were treated to renditions of some of Aguilera's biggest hits including "Fighter," "Genie In A Bottle," and "Dirrty," along with a surprise cameo from actress Melissa McCarthy rapping the verse originally performed by Redman!
Check out the full clip below!
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FILE - In this Jan. 8, 2011 file photo, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning calls out at the line of scrimmage during an AFC wild card game in the NFL football playoffs against the New York Jets in Indianapolis. Jacoby Brissett understands Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017 will be Peyton Manning’s show. The newest Indianapolis Colts quarterback just wants to honor the old one properly with a winning performance against San Francisco. Nam Y. Huh, File AP Photo
It sounds like something from a science fiction film but retailers are already using holograms and virtual reality technologies to make shopping easier.
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CHINA Construction Bank (CCB) on Tuesday launched two major banking centres in Singapore that would provide infrastructure financing and private banking services.
It also said it has set up the Singapore subsidiary of CCB International, the Chinese bank's investment services arm.
CCB said the bank is increasing its investment and expanding its network in Singapore, in line with China's "One Belt, One Road" programme.
Reynolds will start at first base and bat fifth Wednesday against the Red Sox.
Due in part to Daniel Murphy getting increasingly comfortable with manning the keystone in addition to the Nationals facing left-handed starting pitchers in back-to-back days, Reynolds will be included in the lineup at first base for the fifth time in six games. Over the preceding four starts, Reynolds has rewarded the Nationals with six hits -- including a home run -- and four walks, but those solid showings aren't likely enough to lock into steady playing time. With Matt Adams (finger) returning from the disabled list Wednesday, Reynolds will likely settle into the short side of a platoon at first base for the time being. Playing time will be harder to come by for both players when Ryan Zimmerman (oblique) comes off the DL, perhaps at some point shortly before the All-Star break.
The Democratic primary election for state land commissioner is a year away, but political newcomer Garrett VeneKlasen bagged a coveted endorsement Tuesday from U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich. VeneKlasen, executive director of the New Mexico Wildlife Federation, is running for the Democratic nomination against Ray Powell, who was land commissioner for about 15 years during two tours in office.
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Activism in 2017 and beyond. Plus: More of the news we’re reading.
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At The New Yorker, Jelani Cobb writes on what progressive political activism may look like during Trump’s administration.
Planned Parenthood filed a request to halt the plan to cut its funding from Texas’s Medicaid program.
New York resident Sara Kelly Keenan is the first known person in the United States to receive a birth certificate with the gender listed as “intersex”. ♦
Fewer people may go hungry thanks to the 11th Annual Feed Our Valley Concert, which took place Saturday at the Eastwood Mall in Niles.
Donations from individuals businesses, unions, and social service groups added up to $29,118, which will benefit the Second Harvest Food Bank.
The Cafaro Foundation matched every dollar up to $10,000.
Project Feed Our Valley donations are still being accepted through December 15th.
The Word of the Week:
NATURAL PERSON (noun) /ˈnætʃ.ər.əl/ /ˈpɜː.sən/
Definition: A person who has its own legal personality as opposed to a legal person, which may be a business entity.
Example: Basic legal and financial advice for natural persons intending to start their own businesses can be obtained for free in our labour offices on weekdays.
Polish Translation: osoba fizyczna
Did you know? A natural person is a real human being who has the right to vote in general elections.
A 33-year-old Oakville man is facing a number of child pornography related charges following a Halton police investigation into alleged child Internet exploitation in Oakville.
Police say they became aware of the alleged incidents, which allegedly occurred between June 2017 and January 2018 in Hamilton and Oakville.
An investigation funded by a grant from the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services followed.
On Jan. 30 an arrest was made.
Edward Lee Vibbert, 58, of Tompkinsville, KY passed away Sunday, January 1st, while in the company of family members, at his home. Edward was born in Tompkinsville, KY on April 18, 1958, a son of the late Ada Louise (Bryant) and Carson Lee Vibbert. On June 22, 1979, he married Ruth Elizabeth Vibbert, who survives of Tompkinsville.
Edward is survived by two daughters, Brandy Birge, and husband, George, of Tompkinsville, KY; and Sandy Vibbert, of Tompkinsville, KY; 3 grandchildren, Tyler Birge, Hailey Birge and Kansas Sunshine Vibbert. Edward is also survived by a sister, Sherry Ann Harrison, and husband, Kevin, of Tompkinsville, KY., two brothers, Royce Dale Vibbert, and wife, Teresa, of Tompkinsville, KY; and Steven Louis Walker, of Tompkinsville, KY.
Funeral Services will be held at Yokley Trible Funeral Home at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, January 4th, 2017.Visitation is Wednesday from 9:00 A.M.- 2:00 P.M. at Yokley Trible Funeral Home.Burial is in Yokley Cemetery.
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If you get a robo-call or a call with someone on the line asking anything that would draw a positive response such as "yes" or "okay", don't say anything and hang up the phone.
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WWE taped tonight’s edition of NXT on Wednesday, May 9, 2018, from Winter Park, FL at the Full Sail University. Here are the non-spoiler matches for tonight’s show:
– Singles Match: Kassius Ohno vs. Chad Lail
– Tag Team Match: The War Raiders vs. two local enhancement talents.
– Singles Match: EC3 vs. Fabian Aichner.
– NXT Women’s Title Match: Shayna Baszler © vs. Dakota Kai.
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (WKRN) – Metro Police are investigating a suspicious death after a woman was found dead inside her home.
The body was found in a home on Cobble Street just before 2 p.m. in the Holt Woods neighborhood in southern Davidson County.
Police tell News 2 the victim is an adult female in her 40’s.
Officers said that a family member went to the house because the woman had not been heard from for days. That’s when the family member found the body and called police.
The death is considered suspicious, but additional details were not disclosed.
Police are looking for a person of interest driving a 2009 Cadillac CTS Sedan with license plate number D0431M
Metro Police were waiting for a search warrant to be approved before crime scene investigators could process the house for evidence.
Donald Trump keeps rolling along, with new polls (caveat: polls stink) showing him far ahead of the GOP pack in the early primary states of New Hampshire and South Carolina....
Drier air is punching into the western half of the state and will continue to work east tonight. The storm system that pulled moisture into the state will slowly depart through tonight. As that happens the winds will back off just in time for the opening weekend of Balloon Fiesta. Expect a cool start with morning lows in the 40s, light winds, and plenty of sunshine!
Another trough will drop into the state by Tuesday of next week. This will lead to a better shot at mountain snow across the northern high terrain and increased winds in the Albuquerque metro area. This could mean some issues for Balloon Fiesta Tuesday morning and possibly Wednesday and Thursday. The trough will lift out leading into the closing weekend of Fiesta.
The good news for Ender Inciarte is he got a triple to lead off Monday's game against the Rockies. The bad news is the Braves center fielder was thrown out trying for an inside-the-park home run at Coors Field.
Inciarte hit a line drive to left field on the third pitch he saw from Rockies pitcher Chad Bettis, who was making his first start of the season after being treated for testicular cancer.
Rockies left fielder Gerardo Parra dove for the line shot, but missed, and the ball rolled to the corner. Parra recovered and tossed the ball into shortstop Trevor Story, whose relay throw to catcher Jonathan Lucroy was perfect.
Ender Inciarte was THIISSS CLOSE to scoring in the game's first at-bat.
We've got a crazy start to Braves-Rockies on #FSSE and #FOXSportsGO pic.twitter.com/tyVnYuXGv7 — FOX Sports: Braves (@FOXSportsBraves) August 15, 2017
Bettis then got Brandon Phillips and Nick Markakis to ground out to end the top half of the first inning.
A Florida Department of Corrections employee was arrested after he allegedly started a fire and lied about it, deputies said. Sgt. Ryan Washburn, who works at Desoto Annex Correctional Institution, allegedly started a fire with his Jeep and fabricated a story about the car being stolen to cover it up, according to the News Chief .
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DURANGO, Colo. — Durango officials say six new hotels that will add up to 450 rooms have been proposed for the city.
The Durango Herald reports the Durango Area Tourism Office expects the new hotels will be supported by the area’s tourism industry that’s projected to continue growing.
Tourism director Frank Lockwood says an additional 7,500 to 30,000 people are expected to visit the Durango Welcome Center after it began selling tickets for Mesa Verde National Park tours.
Lockwood says the office is also working on an agreement with Sky Ute Casino Resort in nearby Ignacio to promote the casino as a destination for conferences. The office expects some people to stay in Durango while they attend conferences.
The Durango Planning Commission approved plans for two of the hotels last week.
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Information from: Durango Herald, http://www.durangoherald.com
CHICAGO (AP) — A Chicago committee has approved a $31 million settlement to four men each imprisoned for about 15 years for a 1994 rape and murder they didn’t commit.
The Chicago Sun-Times reports the City Council’s finance committee approved the police-misconduct settlement Monday. The matter heads to the full City Council, which nearly always approves police-misconduct settlements brought to it.
The money will go to Michael Saunders, Vincent Thames, Harold Richardson and Terrill Swift. They were freed after 2011 tests matched DNA from the victim’s body to another man killed in 2008.
An FBI report unsealed this year accused investigators of pressuring the then-teenagers during the investigation of the rape and killing of 30-year-old Nina Glover. It cited an ex-prosecutor describing how investigators coached witnesses and manipulated the defendants into giving false confessions.
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Information from: Chicago Sun-Times, http://chicago.suntimes.com/
Trinity running back Courage Keihn (21) tries to get past Southlake Carroll Jacob Doddridge (48) during the first half Friday night, October 6, 2017, at Pennington Field in Bedford. Steve Nurenberg Special to the Star-Telegram
Ms Ruggier's 12-month-old dog fell off a cliff in Devon, but is expected to make a full recovery
Philippa Ruggier took along pointer-vizsla cross Luther when she met her companion for a romantic seaside walk on Saturday.
But as the couple walked along the top of the cliffs, 12-month-old Luther tumbled over the edge.
He howled for help from a ledge before slipping to the bottom of the cliff at Orcombe Point, near Exmouth, Devon, injuring his leg.
Her date Michael and a passer-by helped keep Ms Ruggier calm as a lifeboat team rescued the stricken pup.
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak pleads not guilty to criminal charges on Wednesday linked to an investigation into corruption allegations at state fund 1MDB. Ryan Brooks reports.
Reposing at the Gleasure Funeral Home, Tralee tomorrow Thursday (July 5th) from 7pm to 8.30pm. Removal at 8.30pm to St. John’s Church, Tralee. Requiem mass will take place on Friday at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in Rath Cemetery. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to Friends of Univerity Hospital Kerry c/o The Gleasure Funeral Home, Tralee.
Brazil's industrial production plunged 10.9 percent in May, compared to April, marking the biggest drop in the economic indicator since December 2008, when it fell 11.2 percent in the wake of the global financial crisis, the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE) said Wednesday.
The main factor behind the drop was a truckers' strike in late May that paralyzed Brazil for 11 days, causing shortages of fuel, food and supplies, and affecting industries across the country, the IBGE said.
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Derby County’s preparations for the 2018-19 Sky Bet Championship season are well underway.
The Rams are currently midway through a week-long training camp out in Tenerife, as new boss Frank Lampard gets a good look at his players.
Two senior players – Chris Martin and Matej Vydra – haven’t travelled with the side, but three youngsters will be looking to impress Lampard after jetting out.
While there have been no incomings at Pride Park Stadium yet this summer, this week has seen the first bit of business.
Andreas Weimann ended his three-year stay at Derby, joining league rivals Bristol City for an undisclosed fee.
All of that, plus the return of pre-season fixtures and plenty more, is discussed in the video above by chief football writer Steve Nicholson and Jonny Bonell.
According to Selma Police Chief Spencer Collier, the victims were shot on Marie Foster Dr. at Keller Alley. (Source: WSFA 12 News file photo)
Two were injured in a shooting in Selma Wednesday evening.
According to Selma Police Chief Spencer Collier, the victims were shot on Marie Foster Dr. at Keller Alley. A woman was airlifted to Birmingham, and a man was taken to Vaughn Regional in Selma.
The woman was shot in the head, and her injuries are life threatening. The man's injuries appear to be non-life threatening.
The shooting happened at 6:30 p.m.
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Tiny fish called Garra rufa eat dead human skin, making for a sort of pedicure. (Source: CTV Network via CNN)
(CNN) – A study released Tuesday details the case of a woman whose toenails fell off after she had a fish pedicure.
Fish pedicures involve putting your feet in a tub of water filled with tiny fish called Garra rufa, which eat dead human skin.
According to a new report in the journal JAMA Dermatology, the patient had received such a treatment and noticed later that her toenails began shedding.
The report's author said the woman had no other medical history that could be linked to her condition.
However, another expert disagrees, saying the woman's toenails could have fallen off because her toes were overlapping inside her shoes.
Experts have said that fish pedicures may carry a risk of infection.
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Our family would like to thank all those dedicated people on the ambulance crew who came to our house when Chris broke his hip. They did such a professional job of getting him down our stairs (which any of you who have been to our house know is no easy task). The emergency staff at Pioneers Hospital was so professional and competent, and we want to thank them as well. We are very grateful to Dr. Turner for the way she handled the emergency. We are very blessed to have so many talented and capable people in our community. May God bless all those who give so generously of their time and talents to take care of those in need.
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The partially submerged 1963 Fairliner owned by Dave Ladomirako is surrounded by oil and gas containment materials Monday at the docks of the boat launch in the east end of Kennewick's Columbia Park. A local marine service helped re-float and move the damaged vessel off the rock levee of the Pasco shoreline over the weekend.
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TEGA CAY, S.C. (AP) - An anonymous person dropped a single gold coin worth about $1,200 in a Salvation Army kettle in South Carolina.
Multiple media outlets report the one-ounce South African Krugerrand was dropped into a Salvation Army kettle during a fundraising drive at a Walmart store in Tega Cay.
The coin will likely be sold to a jeweler's store with proceeds going to Salvation Army programs.
Mike McGee of the Salvation Army in Rock Hill says a typical kettle fundraiser will raise about $300 a day.
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Audrina Patridge and ex Corey Bohan have reached a settlement in their restraining order case.
Last month, after Audrina filed for divorce, she also filed a domestic violence restraining order again Corey.
After appearing in court on Friday (October 6), the couple reached an agreement that Corey will move out of the family home and Audrina will pay $35,000 in moving costs.
“Audrina is focusing on her child and really just wants this to be over with. She’s happy to be back in her house and has worked hard to create a loving home there for Kirra. She likes being in the O.C. because she’s surrounded and supported by her friends and family,” a source told E! News.
The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation will walk to fight type 1 diabetes this weekend.
Jaden McClelland and his mother, Whitney, joined us on Fox 11 Daybreak to talk about his diabetes diagnosis.
The JDRF One Walk will work to raise awareness and funding for type 1 diabetes research to help kids like Jaden.
It kicks off at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 7, at Reid Park. Registration begins at 5 p.m.
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To join Jaden's team and help him raise his goal of $5,000 visit http://bit.ly/2xWYvvt.
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SHARE COPY LINK Students and staff from each high school in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City School district wore the same shirt as they walked out of school on Wednesday March 14, 2018 to honor the victims of the school shooting in Parkland, FL, one month later. Julia Wall jwall@newsobserver.com
Students and staff from each high school in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City School district wore the same shirt as they walked out of school on Wednesday March 14, 2018 to honor the victims of the school shooting in Parkland, FL, one month later. Julia Wall jwall@newsobserver.com
DEVON, Pa. (AP) - A horse has broken free at a Pennsylvania horse show, sending people running for cover as it galloped toward the stables.
WPVI-TV reports the horse got loose and jumped over a fence at the Devon Horse Show Tuesday night. Cellphone video shows the horse making a run for it as onlookers scream in the stands.
The horse was caught in the stable area. It suffered minor scrapes.
Officials say the rider was able to dismount from the carriage before the horse ran away. The rider was uninjured.
The horse show is expected to continue through the week as planned.
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MADBURY, NH - Emulsion Polymers Consulting and Education LLC is offering its “Latex Scale-Up and Commercial Production of Emulsion Polymers” workshop March 19-22, 2018, in Tampa, Florida. Professor Michael Cunningham of Queen's University and Don Sundberg have designed this interactive workshop to teach professionals, who are responsible for moving latex polymerization processes from the lab to the commercial scale, the science and engineering aspects of synthetic latices for a wide variety of commercial applications. Click here for additional information.
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Werenski vs. Matthews/Marner
Blue Jackets rookie sensation Zach Werenski is having a superb season, but if he wants to sway some Calder Trophy votes his way the mobile defenceman will need a big game against Leafs Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner, the current favourites for rookie of the year.
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Two homes under construction were destroyed following a three-alarm fire in Scarborough late Tuesday night.
Fire crews responded to a call around 10:30 p.m. at a residence on Southlawn Drive near Kennedy Road and Huntingwood Drive.
Firefighters arrived on scene and located three homes engulfed in flames.
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Authorities said the homes were unoccupied and no injuries were reported.
Toronto Fire officials said several homes in the area were evacuated as a precaution.
The fire was knocked down around 11:30 p.m. and was completely extinguished just before midnight.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
A very busy and demanding night for our @Toronto_Fire crews following a difficult 3rd alarm fire on Buena Vista Avenue. Fortunately, no injuries reported. Fire investigation operations underway. @TorontoComms @jimkarygiannis @TPFFA — Matthew Pegg (@ChiefPeggTFS) July 4, 2018
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Providers can make good use of some new strategies and tips to be prepared for surveyors around the clock, says Paula Sanders, principal and co-chairwoman of the Health Care Practice Group at law firm Post & Schell P.C.
Sanders will provide just that as a featured speaker at the 11th annual McKnight's Online Expo, which runs March 14-15.
The free virtual trade show, which has attracted thousands of LTC professionals annually, offers up to five CE credits.
Other sessions will cover Medicare compliance, assessing injuries for potential malfeasance, capital trends and how providers can make better use of available data. Registration is ongoing.
Delft Neighbourhood Watch member Pamela Scholtz told yesterday how she came across the body of three-year-old Courtney Pieters in a field in Elsies River, Cape Town, during a search for the missing girl on May 13 last year.
Arriving at the site‚ Scholtz veered away from the search party.
“I went through a thorny field and walked along the factory fence‚ but I didn’t find anything,” Scholtz testified in the Cape Town High Court.
“But while looking through the leaves‚ I suddenly saw Courtney – I saw the child lying there‚” Scholtz said, before breaking down on the witness stand.
Judge Pearl Mantame adjourned the trial to allow Scholtz to compose herself.
Mortimer Saunders has admitted to killing Courtney and performing a sexual act on her corpse.
However‚ he denies the crime was premeditated and says he did not rape the little girl before her death.
Saunders disposed of Courtney’s body in a field behind a factory near her home on Pluto Street in Elsies River.
Hardik Pandya plays a shot during the second day of the third Test against Sri Lanka. (Getty Images)
Which fellow designers’ work do you admire?
Balenciaga, in particular, but also Courrèges and Paco Rabanne, because they all have their own authentic style.
Do you have a dream house?
I’m lucky to already live in it: the Palais Bulles on the French Riviera, designed by the architect Antti Lovag.
What’s your favourite view?
The Mediterranean and the landscapes of Tuscany.
Do you collect art?
All my life I’ve collected modern and contemporary art, but I don’t have a favourite artist; emotion is my sole guide.
Do you have a favourite piece?
My latest acquisition, a sculpture by Patrice Breteau (below).
Terrell Carter II, a senior on the Fresno State men's basketball team, does what he always does, greeting fans after a home game. His first "target" is usually Lisa Smittcamp, Fresno County district attorney. Here, she smiles as he rubs his jersey
Tathra: The Rural Fire Service has called a leak from NSW Fire and Rescue "disgraceful and disgusting," after it was revealed it rejected offers for help from firefighters before Tathra was engulfed in a fire that burned 69 homes to the ground.
The escalation from the top of the Rural Fire Service comes as Fire and Rescue NSW launches an investigation into the leak, which showed the RFS only asked for help three hours after the fire began in the Bega Valley and locals point to fallen powerlines as the source of the fire.
The Rural Fire Service was on scene within 15 minutes of the first triple zero calls, but declined offers for help from NSW Fire and Rescue until the fire was bearing down on Tathra's streets. Photo: AAP
RFS inspector Ben Shepherd said "any suggestion that we would hold back on fires while some of our own volunteers houses go up is disgusting".
He told Fairfax Media that putting an urban fire truck on a fire trail was like putting a porsche on a dirt track.
"You just don't do it."
Tributes have been paid to a Bollywood producer who was killed in the attack on the Reina nightclub in Istanbul.
Abis Rizvi was one of two Indians who died when a lone gunman opened fire in the early hours of New Year's Day, killing 39 people in total.
On Monday, people gathered outside his home in Mumbai.
Kathy Hedegard and Beverley Davis Robertson received a front row seat to a battle to the death between a roadrunner and snake at Agua Caliente Park in Tucson.
Every neighborhood has "this guy." He shoots off illegal fireworks not on the 4th but on the 1st or the 6th. He's the guy that leaves the expired fireworks cases and shells strewn all over the street. This is a song for him, the "Firework Firejerk."
Operations when death is all but assured are called suicide missions, and it’s beginning to look as if Rear Admiral Ronny Jackson was sent on a political version. The nominee to run Veterans Affairs has been under siege from the agency’s bureaucracy, anonymous press leaks, and on Tuesday even friendly fire from the President who nominated him.
The Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs on Tuesday postponed Dr. Jackson’s Wednesday confirmation hearing amid allegations of misconduct during his nearly five-year tenure as physician...
Apple's iMessage makes it easy to give your friend a quick caffeine boost thanks to new support for Starbucks gift cards.
It sounds way more complicated than it is, so stick with me here. All you'll need to do is make sure you have the Starbucks app installed on your iPhone. If you do, you'll have no problem moving forward with this guide.
When we're done, you'll be able to send anyone you know a quick Starbucks gift card, even the intern staying late to finish your work.
NFL teams are spending most of this week exchanging information with other franchises, sports agents and media members with the goal of being able to forecast what will happen in the three-day NFL draft, which begins on Thursday night. And a key component of this preparation is doing daily mock drafts, preparing the franchise’s decision makers for various scenarios and formulating a strategy for each. Here is a look at how the Dolphins could attack their first-round pick (No. 11), Day 2 of the draft, where the team hopes to find potential starters, and Day 3, the late-round selections that fill-up a roster.
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NORTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) - The westbound lanes of State Road 836 will be closed i a section of Northwest Miami-Dade as construction crews work in the area this weekend.
The closures along the Dolphin Expressway are scheduled to go into effect Friday from Northwest 27th Avenue to Le Jeune Road, beginning at 11 p.m.
The highway will reopen at 10 a.m. Saturday.
It will shut down again from 11 p.m. Saturday to 10 a.m. Sunday.
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WAYNE, Pa. (AP) - Authorities say a woman broke into the Philadelphia-area home of another woman she believed was romantically involved with her husband and killed the victim before killing herself.
Radnor Township police officials said the murder of 33-year-old Meredith Chapman was carefully planned by her assailant, whose name hasn't been released.
Superintendent William Colarulo said "she broke into the house, she was lying in wait, and she shot her as soon as she walked in, and then she shot herself."
Officials believe the assailant may have disguised herself and taken a train from Delaware.
Chapman, a 2007 graduate of the University of Delaware, worked for the school in media relations and marketing and was recently hired as an assistant vice president at Villanova University. She ran unsuccessfully for a state Senate seat in Delaware in 2016.
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This story has been corrected to change the dateline from Radnor to Wayne.
Paducah Police Officers responded to the Baymont Inn just before 6 p.m. on Thursday, after a 911 call was received from the hotel. Officers arrived on scene and encountered two men, later identified as Dequarelle N. Meadows, 27, and Jeremy L. Baker, 25, both of Metropolis, Ill., attempting to drive away from the area.
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Jenny’s in the kitchen making Crab Cakes with the Executive Chef of Legal Sea Foods, Rich Vellante. If you want to be able to make Legal-worthy crab cakes on your own, we suggest you pay attention!
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WASHINGTON (AP) Michelle Obama’s garden can keep churning out vegetables at the White House.
That’s the official word from the Trump White House. First lady Melania Trump said through a spokeswoman that she was committed to preserving and continuing White House gardens, and specifically mentioned Mrs. Obama’s “kitchen” garden.
The former first lady planted the garden in 2009 as the foundation for her signature initiative, “Let’s Move,” which she designed to help reduce childhood obesity through diet and exercise.
The garden produced hundreds of pounds of fruit and vegetables yearly. Some of it helped feed the Obama family and guests at White House events, and supply neighborhood food kitchens.
Mrs. Obama referred to the garden last year as “my baby” and said she hoped future presidents would keep it going.
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Coventry City had to settle for a share of the spoils on Monday afternoon after Max Clayton grabbed a stoppage time equaliser for Bolton Wanderers.
The Sky Blues took the lead twice, first through Marcus Tudgay, and then in the second period thanks to a debut goal by the impressive Stuart Beavon.
But with just seconds left on the clock, Bolton substitute Clayton popped up to deny Russell Slade his first win in charge, and keep City in the League One relegation zone.
Following the result, Sky Blues supporters have been reaction to the performance on social media. Here are some of the highlights.
Did the whistles cost City?
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Jay who?
Kenyan Drake is showing why the Dolphins shipped Jay Ajayi to the Eagles at the trade deadline in October. Drake, a third-round pick out of Alabama in 2016, gained only 179 rushing yards and 46 receiving yards last season as a rookie.
He had a career-best 141 yards from scrimmage last week against Denver, including his first 100-yard rushing game.
Drake has one-upped himself against the Patriots.
He has 17 carries for 90 yards and four catches for 80 yards, helping the Dolphins to a 27-10 lead.
SEABROOK, N.H. (AP) — Police are searching for two men suspected of stealing more than $10,000 worth of fireworks from a New Hampshire store.
Authorities say the theft happened at a Seabrook fireworks store around 12:45 a.m. Sunday.
Town police say the men broke into the rear wall of the store and loaded a white truck with the fireworks before driving away.
Police have released surveillance footage of the theft to help identify the suspects.
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The biggest night in football is where two teams go head to head, people gather at parties, and sometimes, it can get a little out of hand.
Star Wars: The Last Jedi opens in theaters nationwide on Thursday.
Next year, the Sioux City Symphony Orchestra will be a part of the Star Wars frenzy.
A spokesperson says the symphony is bringing Star Wars, A New Hope to Siouxland for two days, Saturday, September 29 and Sunday, September 30.
The Sioux City orchestra is one of the few symphonies in the country with the rights to the film.
The movie will play on the big screen at the Orpheum, with the Sioux City Symphony performing John Williams' Oscar winning score LIVE. Fans will be allowed to walk the red carpet and get their pictures taken with Star Wars characters.
The first opportunity to buy tickets is May 4 (May the fourth), when season tickets go on sale.
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Here Are All Your Faves Performing At Coachella Some pictures to ease the fomo you probably had for Coachella.
More Street Work In E.C.
The City of El Centro is continuing work on city streets.
Tuesday , August 15th expect delays on Holt Avenue between 8th and 10th Streets , Orange Avenue from La Brucherie to Waterman , Main Street from 8th to La Brucherie , First Street from Main to Olive , Holt from Hope to Dogwood and Fairfield Drive between Holt and the south end of the street.
On Wednesday m August 16th crews will be working on Hamilton Avenue from Lotus to the west end of Hamilton , Olive Avenue from Imperial to 12th Street and from 6th to 8th. Scott Avenue from Waterman Court to 19th Street and from Imperial Avenue to 14th Street , Cruikshank Drive from La Brucherie to Waterman and the outside lanes of 8th Street from City Street to El Dorado Avenue.
The City asks that motorists slow down when driving through the work zones and watch out for workers.
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No injuries were reported after a fire broke out at a home in Whitby on Sunday night.
It happened at around 7:45 p.m. at a home on Irwin Drive, in the area of Brock Street South and Burns Street West.
Police say no one was home at the time and police are still trying to track down the owner of the home.
Neighbouring houses were evacuated as firefighters actively battled the blaze.
The fire is not considered to be suspicious and preliminary indications suggest that it was “accidental.”
The exact cause of the fire is not yet known.
Azerbaijani president arrives in Turkey on official visit (UPDATE)
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Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has arrived in Turkey on an official visit.
A guard of honor was lined up for President Aliyev at the Ankara Esenboga Airport decorated with the national flags of Azerbaijan and Turkey.
Turkish Deputy Prime Minister Fikri Isik and other state and governmental officials welcomed President Aliyev.
The head of the guard of honor reported to President Aliyev.
The president greeted the guard of honor.
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JOHANNESBURG, Dec 12 (Reuters) - South Africa’s Department of Trade and Industry and the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission said on Tuesday they would investigate whether retailer Steinhoff had breached domestic company laws.
Steinhoff has been rocked by an accounting scandal that has wiped off billions of dollars off its market value. (Reporting by Ed Stoddard; Editing by Tiisetso Motsoeneng)
HOUCKTOWN, Ohio (AP) — Authorities say two people died in a mobile home fire in northwest Ohio.
The (Findlay) Courier newspaper reports that fire departments and police responded at around 2 a.m. EST Sunday to a fire report. Two bodies were found inside after the fire was put out.
The Ohio state fire marshal and Hancock County coroner and sheriff’s office are investigating the fire’s cause. The two victims weren’t identified immediately.
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INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — A Southern California man who says a woman died after their bondage sex went wrong has been convicted of killing her and raping three other women.
Kevon Ross of Gardena was convicted Wednesday of 25 felony counts, including first-degree murder and sodomy of an unconscious victim.
He could face nearly 300 years to life in prison.
Prosecutors say Ross suffocated a woman at a Gardena hotel in 2015. Authorities say Kelli Nolan was wrapped in cellophane and duct tape from her abdomen to her hair. Ross later called 911 and his attorney said the death was accidental.
Prosecutors say that in other sexual encounters, Ross had women hanging from cloths around their necks until they were unconscious.
The defense argued that the women consented to the acts.
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, vA. (Reuters) - At least one vehicle hit a crowd of people gathered in a Charlottesville, Virginia, on Saturday, hours after police broke up a clash between white nationalists and counter-protesters, according to witnesses, but it was not clear whether the incident was connected to the earlier melee.
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The accident involved three vehicles, and there were multiple injuries, Charlottesville city spokeswoman Miriam Dickler said in a text message.
At least four injured people were spotted at the location where the vehicle struck demonstrators, including one person who was taken away on a stretcher by paramedics. Multiple ambulances were on the scene soon after the early-afternoon incident.
Charlottesville police said in a statement on Facebook that they and Virginia State Police were at the scene of the incident in the city's downtown.
Ifeanyi Ifeanyi has said he is very disappointed that he will miss tomorrow’s CHAN Final against Morocco after he was sent off in the semi-final against Sudan.
The Akwa United defensive midfielder has played four of the team’s matches and he was philosophical he will not be involved in the championship game tomorrow.
“I have no hard feelings that I will not play in the Final after my red card against Sudan,” ex-Nigeria U20 star Ifeanyi Ifeanyi said.
“Like any other player, I would have wishes to play in the Final, it’s the big game, but destiny has it’s way and that is why I won’t be in the Final.
“All the same, I thank God I played four good matches, that’s good for me,
“I am still a player of Akwa United and I hope to return to Nigeria to help them in the CAF Confederation Cup.
“And tomorrow, I hope we are crowned CHAN champions here in Morocco.”
The methods people use to correspond with others has changed greatly over the past several years. Many of the changes have taken place within my own lifetime, and often have gone in unexpected directions. Even within our own family, the most common method of corresponding over long distances was by handwritten letter. This was the case for us until the 1990s, when we began entering the era of electronic mail. I won't say that we as a family have fully changed over to newer electronic methods of communicating, because at least some of our family members still write letters, and in long-hand cursive, still maintaining some of the traditional emphasis on penmanship.
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An indigenous Amazon tribe can swap messages over 20 kilometres or more, simply by beating out rhythms on pairs of drums. It turns out the rhythms of the drumming mimic the entirety of their spoken language.
The Bora people live in parts of Peru and Colombia. They use drums called manguaré.
A pair of drums, each a cylinder about two metres long, sits on a wooden support. The drummer stands between the drums and beats each with a rubber-covered mallet in …
Bettis was recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque and confirmed as the starting pitcher for Monday's game against the Braves.
Bettis is back with the big club and is set to make his season debut following a lengthy recovery from chemotherapy to treat testicular cancer. He completed six minor-league rehab starts between Triple-A Albuquerque and Double-A Hartford, clearing the way for him to rejoin the big-league rotation. He didn't throw more than five innings or 85 pitches in any of his tune-up appearances, so he'll likely be monitored in his first start back. The 28-year-old owns a 5.01 ERA and 1.49 WHIP over 370.1 career innings in the majors. Carlos Estevez was sent to Triple-A in a corresponding move.
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Take your family on a unique journey at the Milwaukee Art Museum on July23 with Kohl’s Art Generation Family Sundays: The Great Art Adventure. Grab aMuseum passport and travel through the galleries and the exhibition Rashid Johnson: Hail We Now Sing Joy.
On this journey, families will make art and try activities in thegalleries, ranging from solving an artful puzzle, “acting out” a painting, andtalking with guest artists.
The exhibition Rashid Johnson:Hail We Now Sing Joy will introduce children to his artwork as he usesunconventional materials such as red oak flooring, black soap and shea butter.
Kids 12 and under arefree! For more information, visit https://mam.org/artgeneration/programs/kohls-art-generation-family-sundays/
A federal judge in Orlando has dismissed a whistleblower’s lawsuit accusing the defunct Charlotte School of Law and its parent Infilaw of defrauding the U.S. government by manipulating student records to qualify for $285 million in student loan funds.
Filed in 2016 by a former law professor at the school, the complaint accused the North Carolina school of admitting unqualified students, lowering grading standards, and gaming bar exam results to keep the schools’ accreditation and federal aid intact.
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San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt broke an interesting record on Sunday against the Los Angeles Angels. He had a 21-pitch at-bat that lasted 12 minutes and 45 seconds in the first inning. Belt had 16 foul balls, 10 in a row at one point, before lining out.
NESN.com’s Michaela Vernava tells you what you could’ve missed on the West Coast. For more, watch above.
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“Apple Inc.’s shares may have already soared more than 16% to fresh highs during the second quarter, but analysts are optimistic the stock has much more room to grow,” Jennifer Booton reports for MarketWatch.
“On Monday, RBC Capital Markets lifted its 12-month price target to $157 from $155 and reiterated an outperform rating,” Booton reports. “That would increase Apple’s market capitalization to $824 billion from $740 billion currently. Apple’s stock hit a record high of $144.77 on April 4.”
“RBC analyst Amit Daryanani also increased his March-quarter iPhone estimates and fiscal 2017 revenue estimates,” Booton reports. “Also on Monday, Mizuho Securities reiterated a buy rating and $150 target, saying it expects Apple earnings to be in-line or slightly above estimates when it reports after the bell on May 2.”
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Energy Minister Josh Frydenberg will meet pro-coal Nationals MPs and visit a coal-fired power station during a tour of marginal Queensland seats amid pressure to underwrite three new baseload power plants. Newscorp reports Mr Frydenberg will meet with Michelle Landry and Ken O'Dowd who yesterday questioned the value of Australia remaining in the Paris climate agreement. It comes ahead of the crucial Longman by-election on July 28. Photo: Kym Smith / News Corp Australia
Brockton Police are investigating after middle school students at Joseph Plouffee Academy reportedly fired a BB gun at other classmates on Wednesday.
WCVB reports three middle schoolers shot a BB gun at other students on the playground on Crescent Street in Brockton after school on Wednesday.
The school nurse treated the students who were shot upon.
BB guns are a kind of air gun that projects metal shots, often plated with zinc, copper, and sometimes lead. Laws on the use of BB guns and air guns vary widely by state.
In Massachusetts, minors cannot possess or shoot an air rifle or BB gun in a public place unless they are accompanied by an adult, or have an official sporting or hunting license on-hand. Violations can include a fine of $100 and confiscation of the BB gun.
Mayor Bill Carpenter told WCVB the school administrators are aware of the incident and the students who shot the gun will be disciplined.
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It was a close one on Tuesday, alas Spence won again…. which means the Terrible Herbst Spence’s Challenge Jackpot grows to $1,848 if you can beat him. All you need to know is the headlines that already appear in your timeline. Chet will give you the pop culture questions on Tuesday morning at 7:25a. Good Luck!!!
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SACRAMENTO (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the California Lottery's "Daily 3 Evening" game were:
1-1-5
(one, one, five)
¶ Ticket-holders with all three winning numbers in the order given win the top prize. Lesser amounts are also awarded to ticket-holders with other varying combinations of the winning numbers.
The Ector County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 17000 block of Zinnia Avenue in Gardendale at 4:55 p.m. on May 29 regarding reports of a drowning victim.
Skylyn LaRae Duke, 18, had been transported to Medical Center Hospital when authorities arrived on the scene.
Duke was later pronounced deceased at the hospital.
Investigation is reportedly still ongoing.
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Valentine's Day practically forces us to assess the success of our relationships. Couples are professing their love left and right, and you might be wondering how you and your partner are doing.
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Former world champion darts player, Adrian Lewis, has been suspended by the Professional Darts Corporation following an on-stage altercation in Wigan last night.
The two-time former world champion Adrian Lewis has been suspended with immediate effect following a dispute with Jose Justicia during the UK open qualifier quarter-final in Robin Park.
Lewis gave Justicia verbal abuse and appeared to push him in the chest after winning the match 6-5.
The 33-year-old, who went on to lose to Michael van Gerwen in the semi-final, was later suspended pending a full investigation.
The PDC said: "Following a review of the incidents which occurred in his match with Jose Justicia at Friday's UK Open qualifier, the Darts Regulation Authority has suspended Adrian Lewis with immediate effect pending a full investigation in to the matter.
"The player has the right of appeal."
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Then, Marsha and Dometi talk to Congo Square Theatre Executive Director Taron Patton about everything from the importance of arts education to African-American representation on the big screen. Patton also sheds some light on the origins of the Congo Square and how its namesake can be traced back to the slave trade in Louisiana.
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A TODDLER is in a critical condition after a car hit pedestrians in east London.
GOOGLE TODDLER CRITICAL: Three were injured after the car hit pedestrians
A driver of a blue Mercedes hit several pedestrians on South End Road, Rainham. The incident has left a two-year-old boy in a critical condition, and two women with non-life threatening injuries. The driver of the car was arrested at the scene on suspicion of drug-driving. Members of the public assisted in arresting a suspect at the scene.
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Cops have confirmed that the incident is not believed to be terror related. The women, aged 25 and 32, were taken to hospital. A Met Police spokesman said: "Immediately following the collision members of the public assisted in detaining a suspect. Police are particularly keen to hear from those people.
RAWALPINDI : Afghanistan’s ambassador to Pakistan Dr Omar Zakhilwal called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa at GHQ Rawalpindi, the Inter-Services Public Relations said in a statement on Wednesday.
The two dignitaries exchanged ideas on matters of mutual interest and regional security. The current peace and security situation in Afghanistan was also brought under discussion during the meeting, the ISPR statement said.
Ambassador Dr Zakhilwal lauded the role of COAS General Bajwa in improvement of bilateral ties between the two countries, the statement added.
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Demolition and salvage works are under way at Weybridge Hospital.
The hospital was completely destroyed during a massive fire last month.
NHS Property Services revealed on Friday specialist demolition and salvage teams would start work at the site on Monday (August 14).
The operation is expected to last around nine weeks.
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Today is the day, Fort Worth is breaking ground on a brand new multipurpose area, which was approved by voters back in 2014.
The new arena will sit close to the Will Rogers Memorial Center at the intersection of Harley Avenue and Gendy Street. It will seat about 14,000 people and will cost around $450 million. It will also be the future home to concerts, sporting events, the Stock Show and Rodeo performances.
Construction on the Fort Worth Multipurpose Arena starts tomorrow… https://t.co/g4HbJAdLn9 — DFW Planet (@dfwplanet) April 18, 2017
The city of Fort Worth is looking forward to a completion date sometime in November of 2019.
April 12 Acasti Pharma Inc
* Acasti Pharma Inc - has successfully completed two Phase 1 and two Phase 2 clinical trials with Capre for treatment of hypertriglyceridemia
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European Union foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini is meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address the issues of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and the chances of reinvigorating negotiations on the peace process
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It’s a New Year and many have began or are already hoping things will turn better than the past year but while the hopes are still high, Popular Yoruba actor, Kolade Oyewande better known as Highlander, has gotten message for the youths.
The actor, reflecting at the high rate at which most people now get pregnant without officially getting married was disturbed as he warned that things should be done the proper way.
Kolade stated that the youths of nowadays needs to start thinking how to have a happy family which consists of one man one wife rather than babymamas everywhere.
In his words, “Oh Lord, help youths of nowadays to stop just having babymama, but a happy family…one wife is the best, no matter how riches you have got now.”
But it seems things went bad after he shared his thoughts as he immediately deleted the post which seems to have triggered anger among his fans.
Last week, after the royal wedding, Princess Anne became something of a street-style sensation when she debuted jaunty Adidas sunglasses at the Chelsea Flower show (also attended by Her Majesty). Earlier today in New York City, Gigi Hadid debuted a similar eyewear look—though she teamed her violet Westward Leaning pair with sporty-chic off-duty separates as opposed to Anne's proper tailored coat.
Hadid's T-shirt came from Fendi's fall collaboration with fellow Italian brand Fila, with the luxury house's logo reworked into the athletic brand's font. Powder-blue high-waisted jeans were a nod to '90s supermodel style, as were the Spice Girls-esque optic-white platform kicks—a finishing touch fit for fashion royalty.
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LONDON (AP) - England winger Anthony Watson is set to miss the tour of South Africa in June after being ruled out for the rest of the season with a left Achilles injury.
Watson was hurt in a tackle in the first half of England's 24-15 loss to Ireland on Saturday, the final day of the Six Nations.
Watson, who underwent rehabilitation work on another Achilles injury last year, had only just displaced Mike Brown as England's fullback. He has 15 tries in 33 tests.
Educator Julianne Benzel is back to work Monday. The Rocklin California High School teacher was place on administrative leave last week after a pair of students complained about a classroom discussion regarding the nature of public protests, specifically the national gun violence walkout that took place last week.
OTTAWA — The federal government will open a training facility in the Northwest Territories focused on recruiting women and Indigenous peoples interested in working in the marine sector.
The $12.6 million investment over three years will go toward buying training equipment and developing curricula for a site in Hay River, on the south shore of Great Slave Lake.
Transport Minister Marc Garneau says the initiative announced today is part of the Liberal government's commitment to reconciliation with First Nations and will help northerners take advantage of a growing industry.
The money would prepare an estimated 150 people to join the marine workforce annually, and include preparatory courses for mariners as well as training in emergency response and first aid.
HYDERABAD - The Sindh Bar Council has directed its four senior members to take charge of the Sindh High Court Bar Association, Hyderabad, because it failed to conduct the bar's annual elections.
According to a letter issued by the SBC Secretary Zain-ul-Abidin on Dec 31, the council's executive committee directed for the step after taking notice of the delay in conducting the fresh polls.
The secretary further directed the members to verify the list of members within seven days and submit the same to the council for preparation of the final voter lists.
The polling to elect the new body was already scheduled for January 14, the letter reads.
The members who had been given the task, include Ahmed Nawaz Khan Pechuho, Arbab Ali Chandio, Sain Bakhsh Nizamani and Irfan Ahmed Siddiqui.
Liverpool's destiny rests with Anfield cauldron as another epic Euro night awaits
Jason Burt Anfield. Under the lights. A big European night. A Champions League semi-final. Some football fans may scoff at the depth, the emotion, the intensity of such an occasion and what it can provoke, but it...
With security tight around Parliament this week, President Jacob Zuma’s 8th State of the Nation Address gives South Africans a much anticipated road map into 2017. Carte Blanche asks: is the President’s take on simmering hot-button issues from land redistribution to trade policies, free higher education, the scourge of corruption and more, sufficient to restore confidence and economic growth?
UPDATE 2-Trump nominates Democrat Rosenworcel to serve again as FCC commissioner
WASHINGTON, June 14 The U.S. Senate will again consider Jessica Rosenworcel, a Democrat, to be a commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission after Republican President Donald Trump nominated her late on Tuesday.
Blake Lively attends the Barneys New York celebrates the launch of Tod's Capsule Collection in New York City on March 15, 2018.
Bill’s desire was to be cremated; his celebration of life will be planned and announced at a later date. His friends and coworkers are welcome to stop by his house to visit with family during this time.
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It’s been a spectacular summer for one of Ayrshire’s iconic historic sites as Historic Environment Scotland (HES) announced visitor figures for the 2017 summer season today (Friday 6th October).
The summer season saw Crossraguel Abbey – a ruined Cluniac monastery founded in the early 1200s and severely damaged during the Wars of Independence – record a 10% increase on footfall from the previous year, with 2,241 people visiting the site between April and September 2017.
The summer season has seen many visitor records broken across the country as a whole, with historic sites in the care of HES welcoming over 3.8m visitors in the period from April to September 2017, an impressive overall 20% increase in footfall on the same period last year, making it the busiest season on record.
August 2017 saw over 870,000 visitors flocking to Scotland’s iconic historic sites, making it the busiest individual month ever recorded.
India's space agency says it has successfully launched more than 100 foreign nano satellites into orbit.
The Indian Space Research Organization says the nano satellites — those weighing less than 10 kilograms (22 pounds) — were taken on board its polar satellite launch vehicle in southern India and sent into orbit on Wednesday.
The agency says the launching of the 104 satellites is a record, overtaking Russia's feat of sending 37 satellites in a single launch in 2014.
The nano satellites belong to various companies in the United States, the United Arab Emirates, Israel, the Netherlands and Kazakhstan, according to the ISRO.
BEIJING (AP) — The head of China's central bank says he's closely watching the recent slide in the value of the yuan against the U.S. dollar, but the country's economic fundamentals remain strong.
Yi Gang was quoted as saying Tuesday that the yuan's depreciation reflects the strengthening of the dollar and "the effect of external uncertainties."
The yuan's 3 percent decline against the dollar over the past two weeks is largely seen as reflecting fears over a possible trade war between the world's two biggest economies. Punishing U.S. tariffs on some Chinese imports are due to take effect Friday, with China planning tariffs on an equal amount of U.S. exports.
Despite that, Yi said financial risks were under control and the China's international balance of payments and currency flows were stable.
April 24 (Reuters) - Celldex Therapeutics Inc:
* CELLDEX THERAPEUTICS INC - APPROVED A REDUCTION IN WORKFORCE TO REDUCE OPERATING COSTS AND BETTER ALIGN ITS WORKFORCE WITH NEEDS OF ITS BUSINESS
* CELLDEX THERAPEUTICS INC - PLANS TO REDUCE ITS 2018 BUDGETED WORKFORCE BY 59 POSITIONS
* CELLDEX THERAPEUTICS - REDUCED 2018 BUDGETED WORKFORCE INCLUDES 41 EMPLOYEES TO BE TERMINATED, 18 BUDGETED AND/OR OPEN POSITIONS TO NOT BE FILLED
* CELLDEX THERAPEUTICS - EXPECTS TO INCUR RESTRUCTURING CHARGES IN Q2 OF ABOUT $1.3 MILLION RELATED TO CASH SEVERANCE PAYMENTS, OTHER EMPLOYEE-RELATED COSTS Source text (bit.ly/2qX3Kpv) Further company coverage:
Dec 11 (Reuters) - YOUGOV PLC:
* ‍ANNOUNCE ACQUISITION OF GALAXY RESEARCH PTY LTD, A MARKET RESEARCH AGENCY IN AUSTRALIA​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bangalore.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com)
Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton was the guest speaker at a Dec. 8 naturalization ceremony during which 52 people became U.S. citizens. Wrighton greeted and had pictures taken with all the new citizens, including Geraldine I. Cunningham (center), a native of Peru. The Honorable Audrey G. Fleissig (right), JD ’80, U.S. district judge for the Eastern District of Missouri, presided over the ceremony, held at the Thomas F. Eagleton Courthouse in St. Louis. (Photo: Joe Angeles/Washington University)
It happened over the weekend on SE 12th Terrace, just off Del Prado Boulevard. At least five cars on the street were broken into and rummaged through.
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China Aircraft Leasing buys 50 Boeing aircraft for $5.8 bln
HONG KONG, June 15 China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Ltd said it would buy 50 Boeing 737MAX series aircraft from Boeing for an aggregate list price of $5.8 billion, to meet demand for more efficient aircraft while expanding its fleet portfolio.
The heaviest rains in 38 years have turned roads into virtual rivers in the eastern Pakistani city of Lahore, stranding motorists and leaving at least six people dead, an official said on Tuesday.
Roof collapses killed at least four people and two others were electrocuted in rain-related incidents, said Jam Sajjad Hussain, spokesman for the Rescue 1122 service.
Motorists said journeys that normally took five minutes were taking up to two hours because of the flooded roads.
Pakistan's chief meteorologist Muhammad Riaz told Reuters that Lahore recorded 214 millimetres of rain in the 24 hours up to 8 a.m. local time on Tuesday, the heaviest in 38 years.
He said the monsoon rains will bring continued heavy downpours for the next 24 to 48 hours. July is Lahore's wettest month with an average of 191mm.
The heavy rains can be expected well into August. The monthly norm is still up around 179mm. Totals are not expected to dip back into double figures until September.
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A man from Huddersfield has been charged with terror offences.
Mohammed Abbas Idris Awan, 24, was charged with three offences under the Terrorism Act following an investigation by the North East Counter Terrorism Unit.
Awan, of Rudding Street, Huddersfield, was arrested on June 1 by officers.
A spokesperson for the counter terrorism unit said: "He has been charged with one offence of Engaging in the preparation of an act of terrorism, contrary to section 5 of the Terrorism Act 2006 and two offences of Possessing a record of a kind likely to be useful to a person committing or preparing an act of terrorism, contrary to section 58 of the Terrorism Act 2000."
He will appear before Westminster Magistrates Court tomorrow (Thursday).
Dee Ann Andretti, the wife of famed driver Mario Andretti and matriarch of one of the most prominent families in motorsports, has died. She was 76.
Andretti died Tuesday, a few weeks after suffering a heart attack. Grandson Marco Andretti announced her death on social media , posting: "RIP Grammy Andretti. You will be missed." The IndyCar Series later confirmed her death.
Mario Andretti and Dee Ann Hoch met while she was teaching English to the Italy-born Andretti in Nazareth, Pennsylvania. They were married a few months later, in November 1961.
Dee Ann Andretti mostly stayed in the background and raised their three children while her husband became one of the world's most successful race car drivers.
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She is survived by her husband, sons Michael and Jeff, daughter Barbie Dee and seven grandchildren.
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March 28 NS Solutions Corp :
* Says it will retire 6.5 million shares (6.1 percent stake) of its common stock on April 14
* Says the total shares outstanding will be 99.5 million shares after the retirement
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Scott Hardie has a diverse platform of experience and training as a Speech Pathologist, Mental Health Clinician, Autism & Behavioural Coach, Clinical Hypnotherapist, and Master Coach & Trainer of NLP, TLT, NLP Coaching and Hypnotherapy & Mindfulness. In this conversation he explains how his formative experiences influenced his foray into these fields.
My partner Albert likes to say that “change creates information.”
I have seen this a lot recently in our portfolio.
A change in leadership, a change in strategy, a change in cost structure.
Doesn’t really matter what it is, it can tell you a lot about what is going on in your company.
Making changes is painful and so it’s understandable that we all avoid change.
But if you can’t understand what is going on and you want some more visibility, make some changes.
You will learn a lot.
Several DFW Events Planned For New Year's EveThe new year is almost here. If you're still looking for a way to ring in 2017, there are many options across the Metroplex, including some for all ages. Check out this list of ideas.
There are a lot of GoFundMe accounts set up for the victim of Sunday’s Facebook shooting but in a recent news conference, Cleveland Police Chief Calvin Williams said they were NOT set up by the victim’s family.
GoFundMe is backing ONE of the campaigns that confirms it is legit, saying that all money will be going to the victim’s family. That one GoFundMe account is HERE.
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It’s a debate that you may not know exists, but in the world of social media, it has been a hotly debated topic.
So fierce is the debate over the pronunciation of Primark that some customers have even asked in stores across the UK about the proper way to pronounce Primark.
Others have submitted a written question on the ‘help’ section of the Primark website.
Much debate has followed the brand over the pronunciation of their name, with customers debating whether it should be called “Pr-eye-mark” or “Pree-mark”.
Finally, Primark have revealed the correct way to say their store name.
In the ‘other stuff’ segment of their ‘queries’ page, where you can search for FAQs, they answer the question: “How do you pronounce Primark?”
They responded saying: “That’s a very good question. We like to use Pr-Eye-Mark.”
Have you been wrong this entire time? How do you say Primark?
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Dutch police shot and wounded a Syrian man Wednesday who attacked officers trying to arrest him after alarmed neighbors reported that he was standing on an apartment balcony waving an ax and shouting “Allahu akbar.”
In a statement, police said the shooting happened in Schiedam near the port city of Rotterdam when police tried unsuccessfully to calm the 26-year-old man. When an arrest team entered the apartment, the man attacked them and stabbed a police dog, which later died of its injuries.
Schiedam Mayor Cor Lamers issued a statement saying that the suspect was a Syrian who had been living with his father in Schiedam since last year.
“The man was known to several help organizations but this was an escalation we had not seen coming,” Lamers said.
The confrontation came a day after a man in Belgium attacked and killed two female police officers and fatally shot a passer-by.
ROCKVILLE CENTRE, N.Y. — A Roman Catholic bishop is offering prayers to New York-area commuters facing what’s been billed as a “Summer of Hell.” Long Island Bishop John Barres (BAR’-ihs)...
A Spanish holy man has come under fire for saying a drag queen who performed as the Virgin Mary and Jesus upset him more than a plane crash that claimed...
April 28 Westjet Airlines Ltd:
* Westjet - announces appointment of Bob Cummings as executive vp for yet-to-be-named ultra-low-cost carrier which will launch late in 2017 or early 2018 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Celebrity Trainer Harley Pasternak joined us live to tell us all about Propel Co: Labs Fitness Festival happening May 5-6 at Quixote Studios in West Hollywood. This is a 2-day fitness event with one-of-a-kind fitness experiences fueled by live musical performances and mash-up workouts led by the industry’s top instructors and studios. For more information on the festival lineup including how you can buy tickets, click HERE or follow them on social media.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic is reportedly set to sit down with Jose Mourinho this week to discuss his Manchester United future.
The 35-year-old initially signed a one-year deal when he joined on a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain last summer.
His future remains up in the air, and according to The Sun, Mourinho and United want to know Ibrahimovic’s intentions.
A club source told the paper: “Jose and Zlatan are expected to sit down in the next few days to find out intentions on both sides.
“Jose is very confident he will stay for another year, but the interest from abroad is worrying the powers that be.
“The budgets are already being set and the pencil pushers want to know what money is going into what pot.”
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1. Christian leaders are speaking out after a weekend of brutal violence in Charlottesville, Virginia between a group of white supremecists and people protesting their rally. The violence left 3 people dead & one man is now under arrest for murder.
2. Vice President Mike Pence strongly condemned the violence in Charlottesville at the start of his week long trip to Latin America. He arrived in Columbia on Sunday, meeting with President Juan Manuel Santos to talk about curbing the flow of drugs in the U.S. and the unrest in Venezuela.
3. A senior U.S. National Security Official says a military conformation with North Korea is not imment but also not off the table. This comes after the communist regime threatened to fire four missile into the waters near Guam, a strategic U.S. Territory.
RICHLAND, Miss. (WJTV) — One person is dead from a possible drowning in Richland
According to the coroner’s officer, the incident happened around 11:30 a.m. Wednesday.
Richland Police Public Information Officer Allison Clark said a man was found at the Southwind Lake in the Southwind Subdivision.
She said the exact cause of death is unknown at this time, but there were no obvious signs of foul play.
The coroner’s office said an autopsy is pending.
WJTV 12 will provide updates as we get them.
BEIJING May 2 China has conditionally approved the proposed merger between the Dow Chemical Co and Dupont, the country's Commerce Ministry said on Tuesday.
The merger was approved by EU antitrust regulators in March on the condition the companies divest assets and research and development facilities.
Regulators in the United States, Brazil, Australia and Canada are yet to clear the deal. (Reporting by Beijing Monitoring Desk; Editing by Christian Schmollinger)
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NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. -- Marineland Canada says it's mourning the passing of a "beloved" beluga whale at its facility in Niagara Falls, Ont.
Marineland issued a statement Monday morning saying the whale named Gia died suddenly, and that preliminary results of a necropsy indicate the cause of death was a twisted small intestine that resulted in a fatal blockage.
The statement says Gia was born at Marineland and had appeared to be healthy until her sudden passing. It adds that the young whale will be deeply missed by everyone at Marineland.
It notes that shortly after her birth, Gia's mother stopped nursing her and she was cared for by a marine mammal team that worked with her 18 hours a day until she developed proper eating habits.
Marineland says complete necropsy results will be provided when received.
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GREENSBORO, N.C. — A rape was reported on the University of North Carolina at Greensboro campus Saturday night, according to a UNCG press release.
At about 8 p.m., a female student said she met with a non-student suspect inside of her residence hall after exchanging information on social media. During their time together, the encounter became non-consensual and the victim was raped by the suspect.
No other information about the incident has been released.
Anyone with information about the reported rape is asked to contact the UNCG Police Department at (336) 334-5963.
UNCG Police say the rape happened Saturday night to a female student on campus. Police say the suspect is not a student. pic.twitter.com/tkDANeV45S — Kelsey Fabian (@KelseyFabian) August 14, 2017
LONDON — The Daily Mail is branching into television, hiring Canadian ESPN football analyst Jesse Palmer to host a daily U.S. syndicated show starting next month.
The New York-based show seeks to replicate the blend of news, sensation, human interest and entertainment that has made the brand’s online offering a trans-Atlantic success.
Britain’s Daily Mail newspaper has expanded internationally with websites based in the U.K., U.S. and Australia that claim 244 unique visitors a month.
The TV show promises a diet ranging “from exclusive stories to breaking news, showbiz, politics, crime, health and science and technology.”
It starts Sept. 18. and is distributed through CBS Television Distribution.
The Mail said Monday that Palmer has left his job as a contributor to ABC’s “Good Morning America,” but will continue to appear on ESPN.
The Suns will reportedly suspend forward Marquese Chriss for a game after he got into an argument with the team's strength coach, reports ESPN's Chris Haynes.
The verbal argument reportedly occurred after Friday's 129–127 loss to the Jazz, according to EPSN.
Chriss scored three points in the loss.
The Suns are 18–35 this season and next face the Hornets on Sunday.
LAKELAND, Fla. — A Florida man is suing his friend for misleading him about the value of his $1 million lottery ticket, and for pocketing the proceeds after helping him cash it in.
The Lakeland Ledger reports 45-year-old John Rhoades asked his 28-year-old friend Tyler Scott for help after realizing the scratch-off ticket he bought in April was a winner. Rhoades says he didn’t know how much the ticket was worth or how to cash it in.
The lawsuit says Scott told Rhoades it was worth $100,000. Attorneys for Scott say he gave Rhoades the money to buy the ticket, and that Scott scratched the ticket and won, later giving his friend $64,000.
A judge issued an order freezing both men’s bank accounts until ownership of the winning ticket can be determined.
Dr. Leigh Wheeler has won two blue ribbons at the Centre County Grange Encampment and Fair over the past two years. Phoebe Sheehan psheehan@centredaily.com
TULSA, Okla. (AP) - A Delta Airlines flight from Portland, Oregon, to Atlanta was diverted to Tulsa, Oklahoma, because of an onboard disturbance involving a passenger.
Tulsa International Airport spokeswoman Alexis Higgins says Delta flight 1156 landed about 11:30 a.m. and the passenger was removed to be questioned by the FBI.
Higgins said she did not know the nature of the disturbance and a Delta spokesman did not immediately return a phone call seeking comment.
Higgins said the aircraft was refueling shortly after 1:15 p.m. and would resume the flight to Atlanta.
JIMMY KIMMEL’S REIGN AS “AMERICA’S CONSCIENCE” WAS CERTAINLY A BRIEF ONE:
● Shot: How Jimmy Kimmel became America’s conscience.
—Headline, CNN, Tuesday.
● Chaser: Late-Night Hosts Ignore Harvey Weinstein Sexual Harassment Scandal.
—Headline, Big Hollywood, today.
As John Nolte writes at Big Hollywood, “Silence is Complicity – The Powerful Said Nothing as Harvey Weinstein’s Alleged Victims Piled Up,” and many are still silent even as the dam breaks.
A 35-year-old Madison man is in custody after he allegedly robbed a Stoughton home and ran from local officers afterward. Stoughton Police received a call Friday afternoon for a suspect seen leaving a driveway on Roy Avenue at Johnson Street.
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Jose Mourinho would happily allow Paul Pogba to leave Man Utd, reckons Burley
That is the view of ESPN FC pundit and former Chelsea and Scotland midfielder Craig Burley.
Pogba and Mourinho have not always seen eye-to-eye during their time together at Manchester United.
Mourinho signed the Frenchman for a then world-record fee of £89million from Juventus in 2016
But Pogba has struggled at some points this season and has even been left out of the side by Mourinho.
Skopje, 4 July 2018 (MIA) - An event marking the completion of the EU-funded twinning project “Further development of competent authorities’ control systems to protect the human, animal and plant health” will be held Wednesday in Skopje.
Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management Ljupco Nikolovski, Director of the Food and Veterinary Agency Zoran Atanasov, Italian Ambassador Carlo Romeo, Head of Cooperation in EU Delegation Nicola Bertolini and Director General for Animal Health and veterinary medicinal products, Ministry of health of Italy Silvio Borrello are to address the event.
The EU-funded project was implemented by Food and Veterinary Agency, Phytosanitary Directorate, Seed and Seedling Directorate, State Agriculture Inspectorate and State Phytosanitary Laboratory. sk/09:35
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Not only does the California Republican get to be chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, but he simultaneously gets to serve President Trump by making public tidbits of classified information given to him by the White House. He is recused from the Russia investigation but still gets to use committee staff to undermine the Russia investigation.
A 17-year-old from Drummond/North Elmsley Township died in a crash south of Perth, Ont., early Sunday morning.
It happened at the intersection of Scotch Line Road and Narrows Lock Road just after 1:30 a.m. on Sunday, OPP said in a media release issued Monday.
Responding officers found a Mazda car that had crashed into an embankment on the north side of the road.
The boy was pronounced dead. His identity has not been released.
No further information was immediately available.
Man Injured After Crashing Into Electric Pole While Fleeing Police
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Authorities in south-central Minnesota say a 29-year-old man was injured over the weekend when he crashed his car into an electric pole while fleeing police.
Anthony Nicholas Geisler, of Sleepy Eye, crashed into an electric pole Saturday night near the intersection of Highway 4 and County Road 29, the Brown County Sheriff’s Office said.
Geisler was the only person injured in the crash. Emergency crews brought him to Sleepy Eye Medical Center and later he was transported to Hennepin County Medical Center. His condition is currently unknown.
The sheriff’s office said deputies tried to stop Geisler for displaying an illegal white light to the rear of his vehicle.
The incident remains under investigation.
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The District Police Officer (DPO) Sialkot Asad Sarfraz Khan on Saturday evening ordered the immediate suspension of SHO Nekapura police station Inspector Muhammad Zaman and issued him show cause notice for his failure in checking and controlling the banned sport of kite flying under his jurisdiction which had caused sad death of a motorcyclist youth, Ahsan early in the day.
While talking to the newsmen the DPO Asad Sarfraz Khan further added that kite flying would not be tolerated in any part of the district at any cast. He has has ordered all the SHOs of all the police stations in the district to take immediate.
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Nigeria striker Gbolahan Salami scored his first goal of the new Finnish league season as his club KuPS edged visiting FC Inter Turku 2-1 in a first division clash on Monday, Completesportsnigeria.com reports.
It was KuPS' first win of the season after two rounds of games.
Salami scored in the 30th minute to put KuPS 1-0 up but his Nigerian teammate Azubuike Egwuekwe conceded an own goal to level the score for FC Inter Turku.
But in the 78th minute, Ats Purje scored the winner to give KuPS the win which lifted them to sixth in the league table.
Super Eagles 2014 FIFA World Cup squad member Reuben Gabriel was an unused substitute for KuPS.
And in action for FC Inter Turku was another Nigerian player Philip Njoku
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OXFORD, Ohio (AP) — Miami University in southwest Ohio has seen a recent spike in students taken for alcohol-related hospital treatment.
Authorities say 21 emergency calls for alcohol-related illness involving college-age people were made over four days starting last Thursday evening.
The Oxford school’s fraternities and sororities had a moratorium on alcohol-related events during the recruitment process for new pledges. The moratorium was lifted last Thursday as the rush reason ended.
The reports of hospitalizations prompted university officials to call an emergency meeting with fraternity and sorority leaders at the home of President Gregory Crawford.
Miami has a number of alcohol education programs in place to address excessive student drinking.
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Our photo from our files this week takes us back to 1969.
These characters were involved in a Young Farmers’ Club quiz evening at Caythorpe but does anyone know who they are? Note the fashions and styles of the day!
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Currently there are only a handful of clubs remaining in the Sleaford area - Heckington, Harmston and Billinghay, with the organisation keen to revive and boost membership in them, reminding young people that you do not need to be connected to farming to be involved and they offer a wide range of social opportunities and events.
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Ovechkin netted a hat trick and scored in the shootout in Thursday's season-opening win over Ottawa.
It was an electric night for the captain, who fired six shots on goal during regulation and beat Craig Anderson with a perfectly placed shot in the skills competition. The 32-year-old managed just 33 goals in 2016-17 after posting three consecutive 50-goal seasons, but things are already off to a blazing start this year. Ovechkin skated on the top line with Evgeny Kuznetsov and Jakub Vrana and appears to already have generated chemistry with his new linemates. He may be aging, but Ovechkin's 18th career NHL hat trick on opening night is a friendly reminder that he's still one of the best goal-scorers in the game.
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Distribution of certified maize seed packages to 3,750 farmer families in Orakzai agency of FATA has begun. Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) under its Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) project is providing 20kg of maize seeds to each household. Untoward security situation had forced these farmers to abandon their homes and agricultural land. Now as the families continue to return to their homes, these seeds will enable the newly returned farmers to resume production of the staple crop.
The distribution of seeds will revitalize farming in the area and also become a source of improving food and nutrition security of vulnerable farmers and their families most of whom are located in remote villages of the agency. Mr Farrukh Toirov, Deputy FAO Representative in Pakistan said: “We are helping the farmers in Orakzai to resume agriculture on their land. These sustainable agriculture development initiatives will enable them to rebuild their livelihood.—INP
Fifty-four-year-old actress Brigitte Nielsen is pregnant with her fifth child.
The “Red Sonja” and “Rocky IV” actress made the pregnancy public by posting a couple of photos of herself cradling a prominent baby bump on Instagram.
“(F)amily getting larger,” Nielsen captioned one photo, along with the hashtag #babybump.
In the other one, she said “happy time” and “positive vibes.”
Nielsen didn’t reveal how far along she was, but the Daily Mail speculated from the Instagram posts that she’s at at least eight months.
The publication also said Nielsen had been seen lunching in West Hollywood the last few months and did a good job of concealing the pregnancy.
The baby will be her first with fifth husband Mattia Dessi, 39, the Italian TV producer whom she married in 2006. Nielsen has four sons ranging in age from 34 to 23 from previous marriages.
March 29 Orkla Asa
* Intends to invest more than NOK 500 million ($58.63 million) in its pizza production in Stranda
* Says Norway's annual market for frozen pizza amounts to NOK 2.1 billion
* The investment programme, which covers a period of five years, focuses both on new innovations and on rationalising production
* Towards the end of the period, we want to combine our two factories in Stranda at one site Source text: bit.ly/2ofTjet Further company coverage: ($1 = 8.5274 Norwegian crowns) (Reporting By Terje Solsvik)
 A girls basketball player for the Wolves is Washington Interscholastic Activities Association 2A girls player of the week.
Aleck Chehalis, a senior at the High School, is recognized by the association for helping her team defeat East Valley (Yakima) and Selah.
She scored 20 points and collected 10 boards against the Red Devils, and 16 points and 8 rebounds against the Vikings.
Chehalis was 8-for-10 from the charity stripe, including a free throw with just 4 seconds on the clock in overtime against East Valley.
FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. City Council unanimously agreed to move forward with a plan to ban plastic straws on the island at a public hearing Monday morning.
The ban will apply for island bars restaurants hotels, bars, gas stations, and visiting tourists. The fines range from $100 to $500 per straw.
The plan would allow for compostable straws, a more environmentally friendly option that completely breaks down, said Joanna Shamp, a Fort Myers Beach city council member.
“This will be a start in really attending to all the issues that relate to plastic contamination and micro plastic contamination within the Gulf of Mexico, and its impacts on not only marine life but human life as well,” Shamp said.
The next scheduled council meeting is on Sept. 7.
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A roundabout on Windsor's west side is being proposed at the beginning of Olde Sandwich Towne.
It will be located where Riverside Drive West meets University and Rosedale Avenue.
The goal is to have the roundabout built by the beginning of September.
The heritage and economic development standing committee is set to discuss the roundabout on Tuesday.
Residents say they are concerned about the flow of vehicle and pedestrian traffic in the neighbourhood.
City officials say the strip will also include a statue of Chief Tecumseh and general brock in the centre to create a gateway entrance.
“General Brock and Chief Tecumseh definitely deserve the monuments that are going in here,” says neighbour Nick Papadatos. “It's gonna be nice. What will happen once it's up and running remains to be seen. I kinda got the feeling that there's too much traffic here for a roundabout.”
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The firm that owns most of MoviePass, the monthly subscription service for movie-theater patrons to see movies on the cheap, has formed a company that will produce its own content.
The new company—MoviePass Films LLC—was created by Helios and Matheson Analytics Inc. along with Emmett Furla Oasis Films, a company founded by TV and film producers Randall Emmett and George Furla. The new entity “will focus on studio-driven content and new film production for theatrical release and other distribution channels,” the companies said...
Tennis Wales chief executive Peter Drew tells BBC Sport Wales the nation has a very promising group of young players on the rise.
He says they include six juniors who have played for Great Britain and won significant titles in recent years.
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(KFSM)--Americans reportedly eat more food on Super Bowl Sunday than any other day of the year except Thanksgiving.
Chicken wings are a football fan favorite. The National Chicken Council predicts Americans will consume 1.3 billion wings this weekend. Buffalo Wild Wings expects to sell 14 million wings nationwide.
It's believed Americans will eat 135 million pounds of avocados during the Super Bowl.
Pizza is always a popular choice. Dominos projects they will sell more than 13 million slices of pizza.
Americans are expected to buy $1.3 billion worth of beer.
What's your favorite Super Bowl food?
A revote in Royalton has reversed the town's decision on a school merger.
Residents voted Tuesday to merge with the towns of Rochester and Bethel to create the White River Unified School District. The vote was 377-248.
Residents had shot it down earlier this year.
Now, the decision heads to Rochester which votes next Tuesday. Voters there passed the merger the first time around, but now they're reconsidering.
If Rochester votes to continue with the merger, the new school district will begin next summer.
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On Saturday, President Trump failed to mention white nationalists after the attack in Charlottesville. Two days later, he directly condemned the groups.
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The only act of true love is to protect yourself and your partner from HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases. That’s the message by the Italian League for the Fight Against AIDS (LILA) for this Valentine’s Day, on the occasion of which it makes a present to all the couples: the guidelines for safer sex. Few simple rules to be followed, starting from the use of the condom. Which, starting from 1990, could have helped to avoid 45 million of infections worldwide. Even in Italy unprotected sex is the main way of HIV transmission: about 86% of the cases in 2015 both heterosexual and MSM (men who have sex with other men). Meanwhile, new infections do not decrease, remaining at around 4 thousand per year. And condom sales are steadily declining: from 11 million in 2007 to 9.3 million in 2013. Finally, in Italy, it is very difficult to buy Femidom (female condom) because of poor availability and high cost.
As America Turns A Year Older, Poll Finds Patriotism Has Slipped A Bit NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Gallup Editor in Chief Frank M. Newport about a new poll that finds, for the first time, that less than half of Americans are extremely proud of their citizenship.
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Barnet midfielder Dan Sweeney will serve the first of a three match ban against Mansfield Town tomorrow.
The Football Association have deemed an incident missed by the match officials in last weekend’s 1-1 draw at Cheltenham Town worthy of a red card and have dealt a retrospective ban.
Sweeney will also miss the matches against Notts County and Yeovil Town.
Cheltenham play Grimsby Town away on Saturday.
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Coast Guard medevacs mariner from 336-foot tanker near Galveston, Texas
HOUSTON — The Coast Guard medevaced a mariner of the 336-foot tanker Kassos approximately 40 miles south of Galveston Saturday afternoon.
Coast Guard Station Galveston watchstanders received a call from the captain of the Kassos who reported a crewmember had suffered a broken leg. Station Galveston notified Coast Guard Sector Houston-Galveston watchstanders, who consulted the duty flight surgeon, and they recommended a medevac.
A Coast Guard MH-65 Dolphin helicopter aircrew from Air Station Houston hoisted the 38-year-old man and transferred him to medical personnel at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas, where he was in stable condition.
Weather on scene reported 17-mph winds with 5-foot seas.
N1.1bn fraud: How intelligence report triggered trial of ex-FCT minister’s son – Witness
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DURHAM, N.C. — A Confederate statue that stood outside a courthouse since 1924 was toppled by a group of anti-white supremacy protesters in North Carolina Monday evening.
Amid chants of “No KKK, no fascist USA,” the group used a ladder and rope to pull down the monument. Several protestors then kicked and spit on the twisted statue as the crowd cheered, according to WNCN.
The protest was organized in response to the white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia over the weekend. Organizers of the Durham gathering told WNCN their goal was to “smash white supremacy.”
It’s not the first time that the monument, which depicts a Confederate soldier with the words “In memory of the boys who wore the gray,” has been vandalized since it was erected in 1924.
In July, 2015, someone spray painted “Black Lives Matter” on the base of the monument.
Paradise>> The ongoing attempt to add a high school component to Achieve Charter School has taken another turn as date conflicts in planning the school year have recently been discovered. The charter policy timeline requires charters to submit their proposals to Butte County Office of Education by Dec. 15th, a year prior to the school's start date.
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“Thoroughbreds,” out Friday, is a smart, scorchingly dark comedy about a friendship between two oddball high-school girls (played by Anya Taylor-Joy and Olivia Cooke). It’s also the final film performance...
KOHAT: Astarzai Police Station Station House Officer (SHO) Abbas Ali was killed in an alleged encounter with bandits near Kohat on Tuesday.
According to police, during the encounter with the alleged kidnappers, which took place near the Bilitang area of the district, one of the kidnappers was also killed.
Following the incident, a large contingent of law enforcement personnel surrounded the area. District Police Officer Abbas Majeed has also reached the area.
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ROCKY HILL, Conn. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Connecticut Lottery's "Play4 Night" game were:
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Police are urging the public not to engage in water-related activities this weekend as the forecast predicts the rough seas will continue as tropical storm rough seas.
In particular, police advise against boating, swimming, diving, surfboarding and scuba diving.
They’re asking boat owners to secure their boats, especially along the south and west sides of the island.
Tropical storm Nate was making its presence felt here in Grand Cayman, pounding the island’s west side with high winds and heavy seas. The rough waves rolled in, and trees were swaying in the fresh winds.
Joel Myrick, a former assistant principal who detained a gunman in a 1997 school shooting, at his home in Pass Christian, Miss., Feb. 20, 2018. Myrick retrieved a pistol from his truck, then chased the shooter, who was armed with a lever-action rifle. Today, he says the idea of arming teachers is misguided. “If Luke Woodham had an AR-15, he probably would have killed 20 people instead of two,” Myrick said. Emily Kask The New York Times
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Just in time for the start of the new season, the Propain Gravity Kids came together for the first time for a two-day team event. On the schedule for the first day, there was a visit to the Propain headquarters for the adjustment of their protectors at Ortema, and on the second day, they had their first training session with Marcus Klausmann at the Stride indoor bike park in Strasbourg.
NAIROBI, Kenya — Namibian media say an elephant trampled and killed an Argentine who was in a group of hunters tracking a herd of elephants.
The Namibia Press Agency said the hunter, identified as 46-year-old Jose Monzalvez, was killed on Saturday afternoon in a private wildlife area 70 kilometres (43 miles) northwest of the small town of Kalkfeld.
The agency said Monzalvez, who worked for an oil company, was with another Argentine and three Namibians when he was killed. It says one of the elephants charged before the group was able to find a spot to aim and shoot.
Infrastructure needs in the R.M. of Dufferin won't be slowing down in the new year.
"Like a lot of R.M.s there's a lot of heavy truck traffic and we're no different," explains Reeve George Gray. "As a consequence we're going to need more maintenance, gravel and that sort of thing so as we move forward we'll be looking at dedicating more material for our roads in 2017 and beyond."
He adds it is a priority for Council to provide good roads throughout the municipality twelve months of the year.
When it comes to drainage however, Gray feels the municipality is in pretty good shape heading into 2017. He does admit there is one drain that that will need some attention.
"We call it the Kippen Drain, it's a very important component to the folks north and northwest of Carman and there is one portion that we haven't got finished yet."
LONDON, England (NBC News) — Babies and toddlers who spend more time using touchscreens may be getting less sleep.
That’s according to a new study of over 700 families living in the United Kingdom.
Seventy-five percent of parents said their little ones used an iPad or smartphone for an average of nine to 45 minutes a day.
Researchers found every hour of daily touchscreen use equaled about 15 minutes less sleep.
They say electronic media may be replacing sleep time, or the stimulating content of online games and videos may make harder for kids to fall asleep.
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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Two people were shot and injured on Wednesday afternoon in Winston-Salem.
Winston-Salem police said the shooting was reported at 1039 E. 17th St. at 1:07 p.m.
Officers came to the scene and found a vehicle with damage that appeared to be from gunshots.
Antwone Deshawne Evans, 33, was located a short distance away in the 1200 block of Bethlehem Lane suffering from a gunshot wound. He was taken to a local hospital and treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
Not long after officers got to the scene, 16-year-old Zion Christopher Glenn came to Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center with a gunshot wound and police were notified. Glenn said he was shot in the same area where Evans was shot, in the 1000 block of East 17th Street. Glenn was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
Police are investigating this as a single incident with multiple victims. It is unknown if the two victims knew each other.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lin-Manuel Miranda, "Game of Thrones" and a key figure in the #MeToo movement are among the winners of this year's Webby Awards.
Miranda won the Webby for public service and social activism for his work raising money for charities assisting Puerto Rico in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria.
Susan Fowler, the former Uber employee whose harassment revelations helped lead to the ouster of the company's CEO and bolstered the #MeToo movement, was named Webbys person of the year.
The awards, which honor internet excellence, were announced Tuesday and will be presented May 14 at a New York ceremony hosted by comedian Amber Ruffin.
Winners from music include Jay-Z, Katy Perry and Lada Gaga.
"Game of Thrones" won for best overall online presence, and the video game phenomenon Fortnite won for best multiplayer competitive game.
The Rovers Return landlord will receive divorce papers as Michelle (played by Kym Marsh) moves on with Bistro chef Robert Preston (Tristan Gemmill).
But as Steve (Simon Gregson) continues to deal with aftermath of confessing he's the father of Leanne Battersby's baby, he is dealt another devastating blow.
While he considers signing the divorce papers, Tracy Barlow (Kate Ford) arrives at the pub and reveals she is whisking their daughter Amy away.
Amidst all the drama surrounding Ken's recent accident she believes it would be a good time to take the youngster on holiday to keep her out of trouble.
FORT LEE, N.J. (AP) - The Fort Lee Film Commission in New Jersey celebrated Black History Month by honoring a pioneering African-American filmmaker with ties to the area.
The Record reports (http://bit.ly/2l7a4Yd) that film and history enthusiasts gathered at the Fort Lee Museum to highlight the works of director Oscar Micheaux on Tuesday night. The film commission has honored the director annually since the group's inception in 2002.
The group discussed Micheaux's opposition of hate groups and his positive portrayals of African-Americans throughout the event.
Micheaux produced and directed five films in Fort Lee between 1920 and 1948. He is also credited with making the first African-American-produced sound film with an entirely black cast.
Fort Lee Film Commission Executive Director Tom Meyers says the group would like to expand the event to discuss more black filmmakers with an entire exhibit.
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In some precious moments, life is everything you want it to be.
Like right now, when we all have come to know that Former President and all-of-our-soulmates Barack Obama is a boyfriend of Instagram. Well, husband. Barack Obama is a husband of Instagram.
On Friday, Barack and Michelle were on a 138-meter yacht with Bruce Springsteen, Tom Hanks, and Oprah in part of French Polynesia off the Island of Moorea. You know, just your usual group of friends hanging out.
Like any Instagram couple, the Obamas briefly slipped away from the group to take some necessary vacation pictures - and buckle up, because it's the best.
Behold, President Barack Obama, husband of Instagram.
Barack Obama is an Instagram Husband pic.twitter.com/OouLr7bjT2 — Madeline Hill (@mad_hill) April 16, 2017
Yes, Michelle work that angle.
Obamas = couple goals forever.
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A leading engineering and construction group received recognition from the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure for its work on Highway 97 North in Quesnel.
SNC Lavalin was awarded in the category design and contract preparation for roads at the Deputy Minister’s Consulting Engineers Awards ceremony held in Vancouver earlier this week.
The company designed a 2.7-kilometre four-lane upgrade to the highway between Dragon Lake Road and Quartz Road.
The Ministry said in a news release despite being confined by Agricultural Land Reserves on both sides of the highway, SNC-Lavalin completed the project with minimal impact to the environment, and improved safety and mobility along the corridor for the travelling public.
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Wins were few and far between for the North Country boys basketball team last season.
It seemed that for every momentum building quarter or half they would have, the opposition would some how find a way to fight back and hand the Falcons a loss, sometimes in heartbreaking fashion.
Head coach John Gunn marveled at his team’s willingness to keep up the good fight all season long, but heading into this season something has to change.
For the full preview, see the Express on 12-11-17.
Borno State governor, Kashim Shettima has reiterated the need to keep the synergy between the various stakeholders in the war against terror.
He stated this during a joint press conference with the officials of the UN in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital.
The governor and the officials of the UN Humanitarian service, said there is need for all stakeholders to work together to end insurgency in the northeast.
UN officials at the raided building, however expressed their determination to continue their humanitarian work in the North East despite the numerous challenges they face.
Friday’s unfortunate raid of the UN premises by the Nigerian Army dampened the spirits of its staff and bred disharmony between some stakeholders in the war on terror, but the meeting called to clear up the issues has gone a long way to get everyone singing once again from the same hymn book.
File: Social Development Minister, Susan Shabangu's urgent application to interdict a strike by South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) employees has been struck off the roll. Photo: Gallo / Alet Pretorius
JOHANNESBURG – Social Development Minister, Susan Shabangu's urgent application to interdict a strike by South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) employees has been struck off the roll.
On Wednesday, the Labour Court agreed to dismiss Shabangu's interdict to stop the strike by members of the Public Servants Association (PSA).
The case was struck off the roll with costs.
However, the court ruled that all parties to resume negotiations and workers return to work.
Thousands of PSA members downed tools over wages at the agency on Monday, leading to a shutdown of social grant disbursements.
Workers are demanding an increase of between 13 and 15 percent.
They are also demanding concessions on housing, leave danger allowance, performance management, and the insourcing of some services.
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NORTHAMPTON, Mass. (WWLP) – Western Massachusetts saw our second heat wave this year and its not even summer yet. 22News spoke with residents today about how they’re feeling about the temperature change.
The last couple days have been nothing but hot and humid. So since Wednesday brought low humidity and cool temperatures, many people spent the day outside.
People were out biking, walking, and just taking advantage of the cool down.
22News spoke to one local restaurant who said the weather can determine how busy they are. Abby Martin, General Manager of the Northampton Brewery, told 22News, “We will be very busy today. Its exciting with the nice weather but people will come in and wait to sit outside cause its exactly where they want to be.”
Temperatures were back near average Wednesday.
Hot notebooks and cool backpacks. Fresh pencils and the latest lunchboxes: Even celebrities have fond memories of going back to school.
A range of stars, from Samuel L. Jackson to Salma Hayek, recently time-tripped back to childhood to share their favorite school supplies and back-to-school traditions with The Associated Press.
Some have carried rituals over to their own kids. Sharknado's Ian Ziering is one, snapping photos of his two each year at their front door with a first day of school sign. Kiersey Clemons loves taking her three younger sisters school supply shopping. She says there's nothing quite like a batch of fresh pencils and binders.
For others, it's all about that first-day outfit. As Kaitlyn Dever of the film "Detroit" says: "You gotta bring it first day."
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The driver of a 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix escaped injury early Saturday morning, after his car struck a cow on the road in Cass County. The accident happened near Dallas Road and 590th Street, at around 12:47-a.m. Officials say 24-year old Dillion Ray Sharp, of Atlantic, was southbound on Dallas Road when a cow entered the traveled portion of the roadway and was struck by the passenger’s side of the vehicle. The cow walked away from the scene. Damage to the vehicle is estimated at $3,500.
CONCORD, N.C. — Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s final weekend as a full-time driver at Charlotte Motor Speedway got off to a rough start when he crashed moments into Friday's opening practice.
Earnhardt drove into the high line of the track and slipped in the grippy substance Charlotte officials had used on the surface. It caused him to hit the wall and his Hendrick Motorsports team had to pull out his backup car.
Earnhardt wasn't very happy about his misfortune and felt the substance — known as PJ1 — was too slick.
He had to make a quick visit to the care centre before he was cleared to return to practice.
Earnhardt is retiring at the end of the season, in part because of multiple concussions he's received while racing.
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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- A Staten Island man stopped for allegedly speeding late Wednesday night in Vermont, was also hit with stolen-property possession and drug charges, said the Vermont State Police.
Michael Deane, 43, was pulled over about 11:25 p.m. on Western Avenue in Brattleboro, state police said in a news release.
Troopers determined Deane was driving a car he had rented in New York but had not returned.
The rental car agency had reported the vehicle stolen, said police.
While processing Deane, troopers found an undisclosed amount of dextroamphetamine-amphetamine in his possession, police said.
Deane was charge with stolen-property possession, operating a vehicle without the owner's consent and possessing a stimulant, said police.
Israeli tanks take up positions along the border with the Gaza strip, on Israel-Gaza Border, Tuesday, May 29, 2018. The Israeli military said three soldiers were wounded by fire from the Gaza Strip on Tuesday. Tensions have soared over the past two months as the Palestinians have held mass protests along the Gaza-Israel frontier. Israeli fire has killed more than 100 Palestinians and wounded thousands at the protests since March. Ariel Schalit AP Photo
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March 28 Wolseley Plc:
* Wolseley announces us ceo succession
* Wolseley - Frank Roach has indicated his intention to retire as ceo of Ferguson Enterprises, Wolseley's US subsidiary, on 31 July 2017
* Kevin Murphy will succeed frank as ceo of Ferguson Enterprises on 1 August 2017
* Kevin will report to wolseley group chief executive John Martin and will join board as an executive director on 1 august 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom: +91 80 6749 1136)
Lin-Manuel Miranda has recruited an all-star lineup for his new track “Almost Like Praying.”
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Marc Anthony, Ruben Blades, Camila Cabello, Pedro Capo, Dessa, Gloria Estefan, Fat Joe, Luis Fonsi, Juan Luis Guerra, Alex Lacamoire, John Leguizamo, Jennifer Lopez, Rita Moreno, Ednita Nazario, Joell Ortiz, Anthony Ramos, Gina Rodriguez, Gilberto Santa Rosa, PJ Sin Suela, Tommy Torres, and Ana Villafañe are all featured on the new song, which will raise money for hurricane relief in Puerto Rico.
Written by Miranda only last week, the original song borrows its title and instantly indelible hook from the classic show tune “Maria,” from West Side Story.
Check out the star-studded charity single below.
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump plans to sign legislation to extend temporarily a program that gives veterans access to private-sector health care.
White House spokesman Sean Spicer says Trump will sign the bill Wednesday at the White House.
The extension will provide stopgap services while Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin develops a longer-term plan to allow veterans to more easily go outside the VA medical system for care. Under the bill, the VA will be allowed to operate its Choice program until the funding runs out.
The program is set to expire in August without the legislation, and with nearly $1 billion in the account.
The Choice program was developed after a 2014 scandal over wait times at the VA medical center in Phoenix. Some veterans died.
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WASHINGTON D.C. (WFLA/NBC News) – The halls of Capitol Hils were buzzing with holiday spirit during one of the nation’s hottest Christmas parties.
The furry friends of house members and staffers were dressed up in the holiday best to attend the bi-pawitsan, “Howliday Party.”
The pooches didn’t seem to care about party affiliation, they were just happy getting into the spirit of the season.
STATE school pupils could be damaging their chances of winning an Oxbridge place by picking the most popular subjects.
Figures suggest state-educated students are more likely to apply for the most over-subscribed courses, like Medicine and Law, than their privately educated counterparts.
Sir Peter Lampl, chairman of social mobility charity the Sutton Trust, said he was concerned private school pupils were being taught how to "game the system".
But Peter Hamilton, of the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference, which represents private school leaders, insisted a broader subject choice at sixth form was behind the findings.
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A relative of one of the latest Austin bombing victims says the blast left what appeared to be nails stuck below his grandson’s knees.
William Grote told The Associated Press on Monday that his grandson was cognizant but still in a lot of pain while remaining hospitalized.
Police have not yet identified the victims of Sunday’s explosion but Grote says his grandson was one of the two people hurt.
Grote says one of them was riding a bike in the street and the other was on a sidewalk when they crossed a tripwire. He says it knocked “them both off their feet” and left them “bleeding profusely.”
Grote says it was so dark they couldn’t see a wire.
It was the fourth bombing in Austin over a span of three weeks. Previous explosions have killed two people.
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A mudslide that swept through the outskirts of Sierra Leone’s capital, Freetown, killed at least 200 people after heavy rainfall Monday. Images on local media showed people waist-deep in the water. Sinneh Kamara, a coroner technician at the Connaught Hospital mortuary, said bodies were spread out on the floor of the morgue. “The capacity at the mortuary is too small for the corpses,” he told the Sierra Leone National Broadcasting Corporation. Mudslides are common during the rainy season in the region, due in part to poor drainage systems.
Fire crews are back at the scene after a weekend blaze gutted a mansion being built in North York. Toronto fire crews are back at the scene of a weekend fire that gutted a mansion being built in North York to determine whether the site should be bulldozed.
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3:30pm. Northeast Library. As with all children's library programs, the goal of Summer Reading Club is to foster a love of reading and libraries. Pull up a pillow, relax, and listen! We'll read a chapter book to you over the summer. Attend any 3 sessions and get a free book! Ages 7 - 10. Registration required. Contact Shannon Vaughn with questions: svaughn@nhcgov.com, or 798-6379.
The online registration and choice filling process for IIT admission 2017 will begin today at 10 am. Students have time till June 26 to register for their choice of institutes. The first phase of seat allotment will be made on June 28. First round of reporting for seat acceptance will be held from June 29 to July 3.
Those candidates who qualified in the joint entrance examination (Advanced) will be eligible to take part in the online counseling process. There are 23 IITs, 31 NITs, 23 IIITs and 20 other-government funded technical institutes (other-GFTIs) across the country.
How to register for admissions into IIT:
Log on to josaa.nic.in
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CLEVELAND, Ohio – Cleveland sports fans have questions about the Browns, Cavaliers and Indians. We have answers (sort of).
You Said It was created on the premise that the only thing Cleveland sports fans needed more than a championship was a sense of humor.
Now that this city is winning pennants and championships left and right you might think You Said It has run its course.
Then Trevor Bauer is attacked by his own drone on the eve of the American League Championship Series.
And the Browns go through five quarterbacks in a span of eight games.
And you recognize that being a Cleveland sports fan means you’ll at least occasionally have to laugh to keep from crying.
So, our new vow is to keep You Said It alive until the Browns win a Super Bowl.
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Tottenham Hotspur forward Fernando Llorente could make a return to Athletic Bilbao this summer, according to the Daily Mirror
She could be the missing piece on the puzzle in this decades old mystery. Michael Usher joins Kochie.
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COMMUTERS are warned that congestion in Portsmouth could be heavier than usual this weekend.
With Icebreaker Festival taking place today and tomorrow, there is a strong chance of a high amount of traffic, particularly around the Southsea area.
Parking spaces in the area could also be few and far between.
Rain is expected from 7am until early evening, with clouds blocking out the sunlight for most of the day.
The temperature will stay between four and five degrees Celsius, with light winds also forecast.
After more than an hour of debate and testimony, the House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday gave unanimous approval to HB251 , a bill intended to encourage college students who experience sexual or interpersonal violence to seek help from college advocates. The bill's sponsor, House Minority Assistant Whip Angela Romero, D-Salt Lake City, said the goal of the legislation is to encourage more victims to come forward so they can receive help and referrals, and increase victim reporting to law enforcement.
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Toronto FC will hold its victory parade through the downtown core of the city today, two days after winning its first MLS Cup in franchise history.
Toronto beat the Seattle Sounders 2-0 in the championship game at BMO Field Saturday night, becoming the first Canadian team to win the MLS Cup.
The parade is scheduled to start outside Toronto's Air Canada Centre around noon ET and wrap up with a fan rally at Nathan Phillips Square.
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Toronto (20-5-9) was the best team during the regular season and set a record with 69 points – the most ever in MLS history.
Led by captain Michael Bradley and forwards Sebastian Giovinco and Jozy Altidore, the Reds set franchise records for wins (20), goals scored (74), fewest goals allowed (37), shutouts (13), home wins (13), home points (42), road wins (seven) and road points (27).
Toronto also won the Voyageurs Cup as Canadian champions, beating the Montreal Impact in a two-game series in June.
Viktoria Plzen's Frantisek Rajtoral celebrates after scoring against Academica during their Europa League soccer match in Plzen int this file photo dated September 20, 2012. REUTERS/David W Cerny
ANKARA Frantisek Rajtoral, a Czech footballer playing for Turkish top tier club Gaziantepspor was found dead in his home in an apparent suicide, the club said on Sunday.
The club's president Ibrahim Kizil told reporters that the 31-year-old footballer had hanged himself in his house in the southeastern Turkish province of Gaziantep.
"Unfortunately, Rajtoral passed away upon a tragic suicide," Kizil said, adding that the club was not aware of any problems.
Rajtoral had played for Viktoria Plzen, Hannover and the Czech international soccer team.
(Reporting by Ece Toksabay; editing by Alexander Smith)
BOSTON (WWLP) – Each week, an average of 28 municipal workers suffer injuries serious enough to be out of work for five or more days, according to the Massachusetts Department of Industrial Accidents.
The Federal Occupational Safety and Health Act currently provides protections to private sector workers, but states can extend them to the public sector.
Under a new state proposal, all public employees would have the same occupational safety standards as OSHA. The Senate unanimously passed the bill on Wednesday.
“It’s always good that everybody gets treated equally, both the public versus private,” State Rep. Antonio Cabral said in reaction the the Senate’s vote. “I’m going to wait to see when it gets over to the House and take another look at it.”
The bill now moves onto the House for consideration.
2 soldiers martyred, 3 injured in NWA blast
MINRANSHAH: Two soldiers were martyred and three others sustained injuries in a remote-controlled bomb attack on their vehicle in Dattakhel tehsil of North Waziristan Agency (NWA), official sources said.
They said that the militants had planted the explosive device on a roadside in Dattakhel to target the security forces.
They said that the blast occurred when a vehicle of the security forces was passing through the area.
As a result, two soldiers including a Lance Naik Momin and a soldier Saleemullah were martyred on the spot while three others Sardar Akbar, Shakir and Asim Mukhtiar were wounded in the attack.
The injured soldiers were shifted to a hospital in Miranshah, the administrative headquarters of North Waziristan, the sources added.
Department of Public Safety spokesperson Martha Earnhardt says Amber Deshae Caldwell is facing one count of first-degree domestic violence . Earnhardt says the charges are related to an incident that took place Friday on Thursday in the 1100 block of East South Boulevard.
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Tunica County Community Affairs hosted the 5th Annual 5K Alzheimer’s Walk/Run at the Health & Wellness Pavilion, raising $1,750.
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We’ve seen a handful of changes to the Major League Baseball rulebook in recent seasons.
Commissioner Rob Manfred and Co. have made strides in trying to fix some of the league’s most pressing issues, including pace of play.
Speaking with NESN’s Tom Caron prior to Wednesday’s matinee game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Boston Red Sox president and CEO Sam Kennedy explained the importance of reviewing all MLB rules in order to produce the best product possible for fans.
To hear what Kennedy had to say, check out the video above from “Red Sox Gameday Live,” presented by DCU.
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - Wells Fargo & Co:
* WELLS FARGO COMMITS TO SATISFYING CONSENT ORDER WITH FEDERAL RESERVE
* “‍CONFIDENT IT WILL SATISFY REQUIREMENTS OF CONSENT ORDER IT AGREED TO TODAY WITH BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM”​
* UNDER CONSENT ORDER, CO WILL PROVIDE PLANS TO FEDERAL RESERVE WITHIN 60 DAYS THAT DETAIL WHAT ALREADY HAS BEEN DONE, AND IS PLANNED
* ‍IN ADDITION, ORDER IS NOT RELATED TO WELLS FARGO‘S FINANCIAL CONDITION​
* WELLS FARGO CEO TIMOTHY SLOAN SAYS “WE TAKE THIS ORDER SERIOUSLY AND ARE FOCUSED ON ADDRESSING ALL OF FEDERAL RESERVE‘S CONCERNS”
* AFTER FEDERAL RESERVE APPROVAL, CO WILL ENGAGE INDEPENDENT THIRD PARTIES TO CONDUCT REVIEW TO BE COMPLETED NO LATER THAN SEPT. 30 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
BEIJING (Reuters) - Thirteen Chinese fishermen died after their boat collided with a Hong Kong oil tanker in international waters off Japan, state media Xinhua reported on Friday, citing sources at China's consulate in Osaka.
Three people were found alive after Thursday's collision. It was not known if there was any damage to the tanker or what caused the accident.
The two vessels collided 400 km (240 miles) north of the Oki Islands in the Sea of Japan, also known as the East Sea, east of North Korea, state media reported.
The identities of the victims have not yet been confirmed, Xinhua reported.
The 290-tonne Chinese fishing vessel Lurong Yuanyu 378 had 16 people on board, according to the South China Morning Post.
All 21 crew members aboard the 63,294-tonne Hong Kong ship, Bright Oil Lucky, were safe, it said.
(Reporting by Josephine Mason and Stella Qiu; Editing by Nick Macfie)
Bellator 177 remained overseas this past weekend, as the cage was set up in Budapest, Hungary.
The event was scheduled to feature Eduardo Dantas defending his bantamweight title against Darrion Caldwell, but an injury knocked Caldwell out. Officials signed Leandro Higo, the reigning Legacy Fighting Alliance champion, as a replacement, but he missed weight and the title fight was called off.
Dantas and Higo still fought, with the champion earning a split decision.
In the co-main event, Daniel Weichel out-lasted John Teixeira for a split decision victory, as well.
The main card aired on Spike.
(WAND) - Flags will be at half-staff Tuesday in recognition of Peace Officers Memorial Day.
Any person, business, or organization display an American Flag is asked to put it at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Tuesday.
Peace Officers Memorial Day was established by President John F. Kennedy.
The week it falls in is National Police Week.
“Be Prepared” – Montgomery EMA Officials Monitoring Severe Weather Threats
by Jalea Brooks
It was a relatively quiet day at the Montgomery County EMA ahead of expected overnight severe weather. EMA director Christina Thornton says crews were on standby, and prepared to come in around 9 pm should they need to activate.
Thornton is once again spreading the message of “weather awareness”; knowing the severe weather threats in your area and developing a plan.
“Batteries and a flash light and make sure they are good, make sure you have plenty of water and non perishable food items snack items” are a few of the items Thornton says should be in your emergency kit. She says “If the weather turns the way we are expecting you may need some of these things tonight”.
In addition to fresh batteries for your weather radios Thornton also says this is a good time to do the same for your smoke detectors.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Lyondellbasell Industries Nv:
* LYONDELLBASELL REPORTS 2017 EARNINGS
* Q4 EARNINGS PER SHARE $4.80 FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
* U.S. TAX REFORM PROVIDED AN $819 MILLION ONE-TIME, NON-CASH BENEFIT IN Q4
* QTRLY SALES AND OTHER OPERATING REVENUES $9,135 MILLION VERSUS $7,747 MILLION
* Q4 REVENUE VIEW $8.79 BILLION -- THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S
* STRONG GLOBAL DEMAND AND DELAYS IN CAPACITY ADDITIONS ACROSS INDUSTRY HAVE IMPROVED OUTLOOK FOR 2018
* ‍NET EFFECT OF BOND REFINANCING, GEOSEL GAIN, TAX REFORM BENEFIT POSITIVELY IMPACTED FY 2017 EARNINGS BY $2.05 PER SHARE​
* LYONDELLBASELL - ‍ONE-TIME, NON-CASH BENEFIT FROM U.S. TAX REFORM REDUCED NET DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES AND INCREASED EARNINGS BY $2.07 PER SHARE IN Q4 ​
* Q4 EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW $2.56 -- THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
In a 9-1 vote, Third Mutual appointed resident Jules Zalon to its board on Tuesday. Zalon will fill a vacancy created with the resignation of Gayan Inayat-Khan. His term will expire in 2018.
Zalon, a resident for more than one year, has focused his career as an entertainment and environmental lawyer. He said he plans to apply his experience to help improve efficiency in the Village, help the environment and reduce waste.
“The thing I would like to do is make things more efficient,” Zalon said. “Every place I go, I want to put my own ideas in how to make things better.”
In addition to still working as a lawyer, Zalon is active in the community with the Bicycle Club, the Theatre Guild, the Old Pros Club, the Foreign Affairs Club and the Shakespeare Society.
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First Lady Melania Trump and Education Secretary Betsy DeVos journeyed to Orchard Lake Middle School in Detroit to kick off her anti-bullying campaign.
Yes, that Melania Trump, the one who's married to Donald Trump and actively engaged in his birtherism campaign and defended his "locker room talk." Oh, and Betsy DeVos, of "rescind protections for victims of sexual assault and disabled students and transgender kids" fame.
According to this one glorious tweet from the event in Michigan, the kids weren't buying it.
.@FLOTUS tells children it's important to treat each other with respect | @MLiveDetroit pic.twitter.com/e6aWTB2d03 — Dana Afana (@DanaAfana) October 23, 2017
Zooming in.
“Tell yo god damn husband to respect ppl first” pic.twitter.com/m3DCVcgoXT — ion know bitch (@Trapkeezus) October 23, 2017
"How do I leave this place? Ask to use the restroom?" pic.twitter.com/intkQxV4et — Vibranium Laced (@Mefied) October 23, 2017
I believe that children are our future. Teach them well and let them lead the way.
Kayode Fayemi has announced his resignation from his post as the Minister of Mines and Steel Development, The Cable reports.
Fayemi said this while speaking to journalists at a press briefing in Abuja.
The former minister has been elected as the All Progressives Congress (APC) representative at the Ekiti State gubernatorial elections later this year.
He had previously revealed that he’d resign from his post in a week.
For those in search of good lunch, Wauwatosa’s Tosa Bowl and Bun (7212 W. North Ave.) warrants consideration. Offering sandwiches, daily entrée and soup specials, salads and party trays this family owned and operated deli celebrates homemade goodness.
Entrées include scalloped potatoes and ham, various pastas, chimichanga and a Friday fish fry, while beer cheese soup, chicken rice soup, white bean chicken chili and spinach tortellini soup are among the featured daily delights. Hearty and flavorful, the Rueben soup I tried is satisfying without the accompaniment of a sandwich. Check the online menu for daily specials. Served on Sciortino Bakery rolls, Tosa Bowl and Bun’s selection of sandwiches includes chicken salad, roasted veggies and the recommended Italian, which is a classic combination of provolone, ham, salami and pepperoni.
For lighter options consider one of the establishment’s seven salads, which are served with homemade dressings and croutons.
Anyone who left their clothes at the now-evicted Classic Cleaners location in Hackensack can retrieve them -- but you'd better do so soon.
Esplanade Reality, headquartered in New York, had the Passaic Street store evicted by the county in May before listing it for rent, according to a notice on the door.
Several pairs of pants and dress shirts remained inside.
Anyone who wants their clothing back can call either of two numbers: ( 201) 281-7014 (Frank) or (201) 247-6906 (Pat).
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Just when we thought Fiona was the cutest hippo out there we found out that the San Antonio Zoo has a hippo named Timothy just as cute and he is smitten with Fiona!
Timothy took to social media to let everyone know that he has a crush on Fiona and that maybe they could spend some time together.
And Fiona actually took time to respond to Timothy’s love letters
Since the love letters have started the public has given them a couple name…. Timona! And it doesn’t look like the love letters are going to stop anytime soon. Timothy now has his own Twitter account and sends messages to Fiona via Facebook as well.
Although this is super cute we think maybe Fiona should focus on her education first… Being a princess is hard work!
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March 19 (Reuters) - MedReleaf Corp:
* MEDRELEAF SIGNS SUPPLY AGREEMENT WITH CANNAMEDICAL PHARMA GMBH IN GERMANY
* MEDRELEAF - ‍ ENTERED AGREEMENT TO BECOME LARGEST SUPPLIER OF MEDICAL CANNABIS PRODUCTS TO CANNAMEDICAL PHARMA GMBH​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Helping Others with Love (HOWL), yesterday, donated five picnic benches to the Ottos Comprehensive Secondary School.
The group’s public relations officer (PRO), Troy Mellanson, said that the group chose to donate benches so that students can have somewhere to relax, eat, socialise, read and do other activities.
President of the eleven-member group, Andre Leonards, explained: “We are a group of close friends that are like family or a brotherhood that have known each other for a long time. Most of us went to the Ottos Comprehensive school. We were raised together and one day came up with the idea to give back to the community.”
The school’s principal, Foster Roberts, in expressing appreciation for the donation, said that prior to the donation, the school had no sitting areas outside of the classrooms. Consequently, students ate in the classrooms.
He added that the benches will be another option where the students can do their school work.
It is hard to think of music venues in trouble. London has lost 35% of its grassroots music venues since 2007 prompting the creation of the Music Venues Trust in 2014 and the Music Venues Alliance. On October 17 both will be presenting 2 separate events to help venues. For info visit http://musicvenuetrust.com
The Hanford nuclear reservation’s 300 Area north of Richland is shown in 2013 with substantial environmental cleanup yet to be completed. Courtesy DOE
In-form Leicester winger Jonny May should start for England in the autumn internationals, says former England player Ugo Monye.
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- While no one would mistake the gates of Progressive Field for a Paris fashion show catwalk, loyal fans do their best to wow with outfits that say "I am very into being on camera during this baseball game."
Cleveland Indians fans know that when it comes to picking out an outfit, red, white and blue is always in style. It can be as simple as the humble white jersey, or as wild as full-on face paint.
Looking for tips on how to dress to impress at future games? Just check out our video above of the hottest looks from Friday's Game 2 of the ALDS between the Indians and Yankees.
Baku. 4 March. REPORT. AZ / China has said that it will increase military spending by about 7% this year, just days after Donald Trump outlined a boost to the US defence budget. Report informs citing the BBC.
The scheduled announcement was made ahead of the annual National People's Congress (NPC) in Beijing.
China has been rapidly modernising its armed forces in recent years as its economy expands.
However the country's defence budget is still far smaller than that of the US.
The announcement marks the second consecutive year that the increase in China's defence spending has not reached a double-digit percentage rise following nearly two decades at or above 10%.
It means that total spending will account for about 1.3% of the country's projected GDP in 2017, the same level as in recent years, said government spokeswoman Fu Ying.
May 30 (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved Pfizer Inc's drug Xeljanz to treat adults with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis, making it the first oral drug to be approved for chronic use in such patients.
Xeljanz is already approved by the FDA to treat rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis.
Ulcerative colitis is a chronic, inflammatory bowel disease affecting the colon and causing recurrent flares of abdominal pain and bloody diarrhea.
More than 900,000 patients are affected with the disease in the United States, according to the FDA. (Reporting by Manas Mishra in Bengaluru; Editing by Shounak Dasgupta)
Kings Dominion is changing the name to one of its beloved roller coasters.
The “Rebel Yell” will now officially be called “Racer 75.”
The park says the name pays tribute to ACE, which stands for American Coaster Enthusiasts. The group was founded in 1978 after a roller-coaster-riding event on the “Rebel Yell.”
The “Rebel Yell” is a battle cry of Confederate soldiers in the Civil War. There is no word from the park on whether the name change has anything to do with its Confederate roots.
The women’s rights group Ultraviolet is spearheading a demonstration to call for Fox News to remove from the air one of its hosts, Bill O’Reilly, follows recent disclosures that the network and the 67-year-old anchor paid millions of dollars to women claiming he had sexually assaulted them during their employment at the conservative news outlet. The…
Survivalist and wilderness guide Hazen Audel visits remote tribal communities that have thrived for millennia in some of the world's harshest environments to learn the skills and traditions that have made their survival possible.
A cook stabbed a waiter after a dispute at Masa Sushi Bar & Grill on Stewart Avenue in Wausau, according to the Wausau Police Department.
Police are now searching for the cook, who officials say left the scene before they arrived.
The waiter has non-life threatening injuries.
Police say the knife was from the kitchen at the restaurant.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A person familiar with the situation says the Carolina Panthers and unrestricted free agent slot wide receiver Jarius Wright have agreed on a three-year deal.
The person spoke to The Associated Press Monday on condition of anonymity because the Panthers have not announced the move. Financial terms of the deal were not immediately known.
The 28-year-old Wright has spent all six NFL seasons with the Vikings and is familiar with Panthers offensive coordinator Norv Turner, having worked under him in Minnesota.
The 5-foot-10, 191-pound Wright had 18 receptions for 198 yards and two touchdowns last season. His most productive season came in 2014, when he caught 42 passes for 588 yards and two touchdowns.
Wright has 153 catches for 2,039 yards and 10 touchdowns during his career with Minnesota.
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Escape 605 Opening Downtown Location, Adding Axe Throwing
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Escape 605 is expanding in Sioux Falls with a sharper edge.
The amusement center which specializes in live-action puzzle adventures, announced today that it is moving into the old “Ming Wah” building on West 10th Street in downtown Sioux Falls in June.
They are also adding axe throwing to that location.
According to the company’s website it will cost $35 for 75 minutes and reservations are required.
The company plans to set up leagues for people to compete throughout the year.
ISTANBUL (AP) - The head of the Turkish soccer federation says the country will bid to host the 2024 European Championship.
Federation president Yildirim Demiroren says Turkey will formally submit its bid on March 2, its fourth effort to host the European Championship.
Turkey had bid to host the final games of Euro 2020 but later withdrew its application saying it would concentrate efforts on 2024.
Demiroren says "Turkey is the only country in Europe and in the world to have invested in 32 stadiums in the past few years ... We believe that this time, as the (federation) and the people, we deserve to win this."
The Pasadena Police Department issued a crime alert Tuesday asking for the public’s help in locating two men suspected of robbing pedestrians in residential areas.
In four separate incidents, six people were approached by the suspects and robbed at gunpoint.
Police described the two suspects as black men armed with a gun and driving a dark colored vehicle.
Anyone with information regarding any of the incidents is asked to contact the Pasadena Police Department Robbery Detective Section at 626-744-4522.
D & D Basketball Club men’s team ended their best season, having won the league, they progressed to the final of a cup competition where they met Brighton Cougars.
In a closely matched contest which went into overtime, D & D came out winners 95-92 to complete the double. MVP was awarded to Ian Marshall.
This has been a remarkable season for the junior club with the under-18 and under-16 teams winning the league.
The depth at D & D has been evident with a team reaching a semi-final in every age group in the BSX League. Hopes for the junior teams to reach the finals were dashed in closely fought competitive last four games but the cloud is proud of their achievements.
The inaugural season for the ladies’ team proved to be very much a development year and it is hoped that the team will build on their experiences this year.
For more information on the club email admin@danddbasketball.co.uk.
WARSAW Feb 14 Orange Polska, a Polish unit of France's Orange, is unlikely to book further impairment loss in 2017 and 2018, the company's chief financial officer Maciej Nowohonski said on Tuesday.
* Shares in Orange Polska slumped on Tuesday after the company said it booked an unexpected net loss for 2016 on the back of impairment loss and said it would not pay out dividend for 2016.
* "I do not expect any further impairment neither in a year nor in two years time, unless something unexpected we do not know about happens," Nowohonski told a news conference.
* The CFO also said that a return to dividend payouts will depend on investment in fibre in coming years.
(Reporting by Marcin Goettig; Writing by Agnieszka Barteczko)
CHICAGO (AP) — A 19-year-old man has been charged in the shooting death of an 11-year-old Chicago girl.
Chicago police said Wednesday that Antwan C. Jones faces a first-degree murder charge in the killing of Takiya Holmes. She was shot in the head over the weekend and died Tuesday.
Takiya was among at least three children shot in Chicago in recent days.
Police say a Chicago toddler was shot and killed Tuesday in what they suspect was a gang hit on a man who was with her. And authorities said Tuesday that a 12-year-old girl remained in critical condition Monday after she was shot this past weekend.
Jones doesn't have a listed number to pursue comment.
Separately, police said a 25-year-old man was shot dead early Wednesday while driving on Lake Shore Drive, a major thoroughfare in the city.
Is it method or madness?
That is the question perplexing the world as President-elect Donald J. Trump continues his unorthodox campaign-season communications habits. He tweets, apparently randomly. He wades into subjects that he could easily avoid. He picks fights.
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The Tivoli, a 100-foot yacht, caught fire while under construction in Fort Lauderdale early Tuesday afternoon, officials said.
One worker was treated at the scene for smoke inhalation, said Battalion Chief Greg May, of Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue.
“The 110-foot vessel caught fire during the construction process,” May said. Heavy dark smoke billowed from below deck.
The call reporting the fire at 2200 Marina Bay Drive, west of Interstate 95 and north of Marina Mile Boulevard, came in about 12:31 p.m., May said.
“We attacked it from above and we attacked it from inside and after about 45 minutes we extinguished it,” May said.
The fire remains under investigation.
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Dick Genthe Chevrolet’s Drive Safe Program just awarded Airport Senior High School $10,000! We were there to capture the winning moment!
For the past several months Dick Genthe Chevrolet along with WYCD have been encouraging parents and teens to take the pledge to NOT be a distracted driver. Congratulations to Airport High School for being the top school!
Distracted driving is the number cause of vehicle crashes especially among teens. Just yesterday there was the teen driver from L’anse Cruese North high school that reached for his phone and crashed injuring several classmates. Click HERE to read that story.
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Male, July 4 (IANS) The Maldivian government is aiming to strengthen tourism ties with China by establishing direct air links between the two countries by the year-end, Tourism Minister Moosa Zameer said on Tuesday.
Zameer said in an interview with Xinhua that China was one of the leading countries for Maldives’ tourism but Chinese arrivals had seen a decline in recent months due to a state of emergency declared by President Abdulla Yameen in February.
Presently there are around 13 flights between China and Maldives weekly, but these destinations are connected through a transit airport.
“If there are no direct flights, it is not convenient for tourists. We have been trying hard to start operations with wide-body aircraft and we hope to start operations by the end of this year,” the minister said.
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NEW YORK — The "Star Wars" spinoff "Rogue One" has led the box office for the third straight week, taking in an estimated $64.3 million over the four-day New Year's weekend.
The success of "Rogue One" has only further cemented a record year for the Walt Disney Co., which ran up more than $2.7 billion in domestic ticket sales in 2016 and accounted for more than 25 percent of the market. "Rogue One" has grossed about $440 million in North America and nearly $800 million globally.
In its second week of release, the animated "Sing," from Universal Pictures, again trailed in second with $56.4 million
Some Oscar contenders are also packing theaters. The Los Angeles musical "La La Land" grossed $12.3 million. And Denzel Washington's August Wilson adaption, "Fences," made $12.7 million.
BURLINGTON, Vt. — More than 450 people enjoyed the fun and free food at an annual holiday party thrown by a 100-year-old Vermont resident.
Anthony Pomerleau says he pays for the entire party each year in Burlington, with this year’s bill costing around $13,000. He tells WPTZ-TV he doesn’t mind the cost because he “was brought up the hard way” and wants to help the less fortunate with his money.
U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders helped kick off the first party 37 years ago when Pomerleau asked the independent senator, then mayor of Burlington, if he could throw a holiday dinner. Pomerleau says the party has fed at least 40,000 under-privileged children.
The centenarian also remarked on his age, saying “first of all, I’m 100 years old! Feels pretty good to be here.”
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Greenberg Traurig's $9.8M Malpractice Suit Settlement OK'd
Law360, San Jose (October 6, 2017, 6:53 PM EDT) -- A federal bankruptcy judge in Arizona signed off Thursday on Greenberg Traurig LLP’s $9.75 million settlement to resolve malpractice claims over its work done a decade ago for defunct loan originator and Ponzi scheme vehicle Mortgages Ltd., saying the agreement “reflects a reasonable and fair compromise.”
U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Eddward P. Ballinger Jr. issued his order days after hearing from the parties on the settlement. The decision of the ML Liquidating Trust to enter into the agreement resolves the “complex issues” of the state court case,...
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Thai Gen. Surapong Suwana-Adth, Chief of Defence Forces, speaks at the opening ceremony for exercise Cobra Gold at the Royal Thai Marine Corps Headquarters in Sattahip, Thailand, Feb. 14, 2017. Cobra Gold, in its 36th iteration, focuses on humanitarian civic action, community engagement, and medical activities to support the needs and humanitarian interest of civilian populations around the region. (U.S. Marine Corps audio by Staff Sgt. Jason Fudge)
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A Memorial University international student has been charged with the attempted murder of another student on a Signal Hill trail, say police.
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary has released few details about the incident, which they've described as an "altercation" that happened some time between 4:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. on April 7, as the students were hiking the Signal Hill trail system.
Police confirmed Monday that Masih Allahbakhshi, who was originally charged with assault, has been charged with attempted murder.
"In the course of the investigation, the grounds presented themselves to lay the charge," said RNC spokesperson Const. Geoff Higdon to CBC on Monday afternoon.
The new charge was sworn against Allahbakhshi in court Monday.
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The Cardinals are going through a bit of a down period - at least by their recent standards. There's plenty to grouse about, from stingy free agent spending to questionable roster moves to the continued employment of Mike Matheny.
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[India], Feb 3 (ANI): Three new ministers have been inducted in the Madhya Pradesh Cabinet on Saturday.
Narayan Singh Kushwaha (Gwalior West), Balkrishna Patidar (Khargone) and Zalam Singh Patel (Narsinghpur) have sworn-in as new members of Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan's Cabinet.
Newly appointed Governor Anandi Ben Patel administered the oath taking ceremony of the new ministers.
The Cabinet expansion is aimed at balancing caste equation and satiate community voters, ahead of Assembly elections that is scheduled to take place later this year.
There are also reports that a few ministers are likely to be dropped on the basis of their performance. After the expansion, there is a possibility of a comprehensive reshuffle in the departments of the Ministers. (ANI)
As you likely recall, Lauren Alaina is spending her summer opening for Luke Bryan on his “Huntin’, Fishin’ And Lovin’ Every Day Tour” and she’s looking forward to being on the road with Luke.
Lauren says Luke has been “really supportive” of her, noting that he’s “somebody that I really felt like cared about me.” Lauren adds that Luke is such a “humble” guy and she finds that to be an inspiration. She adds, “I want people to think of me the way I think of him.”
Luke’s “Huntin’, Fishin’ And Lovin’ Every Day Tour,” with Lauren and Brett Eldredge, kicks off May 5th in Nashville. Click here for a complete list of tour dates.
Powell will start Saturday against the Kings, Sean Cunningham of KXTV Sacramento reports.
Powell gets a second consecutive start in place of Maxi Kleber. He had seven points, seven rebounds and a steal over 28 minutes as a starter Wednesday against the Suns.
“The protesters, who expressed their discontent in a peaceful and regular way led by Nikol Pashinyan should be appraised. The government and the law enforcement bodies, who were restrained these days, also deserve an appraisal,” referring to the public victory, said the Ambassador of the United States of America to the Republic of Armenia, Richard Mills. “There were reliable records on the violations against protesters and journalists. The accused should be punished by law,” he continued.
As regards Serzh Sargsyan’s resignation from the PM’s position, Mr Mills said: “He heard the people’s voice and made a decision to resign, which, I am assured, was not an easy decision. This also deserves an appraisal. We will work with Karen Karapetyan in the upcoming days. The objective is to evolve a mutual dialogue for all to come to a common point.”
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Robot barista named "Sawyer" makes a coffee at Henn-na Cafe, Japanese meaning "Strange Cafe"in Tokyo, Friday, Feb. 2, 2018. The cafe's robot barista brews and serves coffee as the rapidly aging country seeks to adapt to shrinking workforce. The arm robot "Sawyer" debuted this week in Tokyo‘s downtown business and shopping district of Shibuya. Koji Sasahara AP Photo
Markkanen will not play Monday against the Celtics due to back spasms, Nick Friedell of ESPN reports.
Markkanen apparently had a flare-up in his back during the afternoon, and he'll be held out Monday in hopes of returning for Wednesday's matchup with the Jazz. Coach Fred Hoiberg confirmed that Nikola Mirotic will replace Markkanen in the starting lineup Monday.
EXCLUSIVE: Suki Waterhouse has joined Timothée Chalamet, Elle Fanning, Selena Gomez and Jude Law in Woody Allen’s currently untitled film, his latest project with Amazon Studios. Not much is known about the project. The ensemble cast also includes Annaleigh Ashford, Rebecca Hall, Cherry Jones, Will Rogers, Kelly Rohrbach, Diego Luna, and Liev Schreiber.
The film is the follow-up to Allen’s Wonder Wheel, which will premiere as the closing night film of the New York Film Festival and will be released by Amazon on December 1. The drama, set in 1950s Coney Island, stars James Belushi, Juno Temple, Justin Timberlake, and Kate Winslet.
Waterhouse co-starred in Ana Lily Amirpour’s indie drama, The Bad Batch, opposite Jason Momoa and Keanu Reeves, which was released earlier this year. Next up, she can be seen in Billionaire Boys Club, with Taron Egerton and Ansel Elgort, and the Sam Levinson-helmed Assassination Nation.
Waterhouse is repped by CAA, Untitled, and Independent Talent Group.
When General Motors reports fourth-quarter financial results on Tuesday morning, robotaxi updates could matter almost as much as recent profits. Whether that is justified is beside the point. Better storytelling has been driving the stock higher.
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OAKLAND (CBS SF) – On the eve of the Golden State Warriors fourth straight NBA Finals appearance, the team said forward Andre Iguodala will not play in Game 1 vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers Thursday night.
The team announced Wednesday that Iguodala is “making progress,” but continues to have pain from a bone bruise and inflammation of the nerve surrounding his left knee.
Iguodala has missed four games since he was injured during Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals against the Houston Rockets.
Andre Iguodala injury update: pic.twitter.com/nkmrQNTRbt — Warriors PR (@WarriorsPR) May 30, 2018
Iguodala’s impact is well known to the Cavaliers. He was voted NBA Finals MVP of the 2015 playoffs for his defense of Cleveland star LeBron James.
The Warriors said he would be re-evaluated by the team’s medical staff before Game 2 on Sunday.
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Gordon Ramsay can be quite a formidable instructor. The task of learning to cook for a kitchen amateur named Shane was even more daunting because of one major catch — he would receive instruction from Ramsay, but only verbal instruction.
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In the video above, the two men stand back to back as Ramsay delivers instructions on how to make crab cake. The mess that follows is hilarious.
We appreciate Shane's charisma, but it's difficult not to agree with Ramsay. "It looks like a dog's dinner."
The conference, whose partners include Gov. Matt Mead and U.S. Sen. Mike Enzi, as well as the Wyoming Business Council, the Small Business Administration and the UW Business Resource Network, will feature breakout sessions on government contracting and general business strategy. It also includes time to network with business owners, contracting officers and economic development professionals.
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Immunotech is committed to creating drugs for the better health of mankind and the realization of shareholder value for the existing shareholder groups of the two entities. Immunotech's flagship compound ITV-1 is a suspension of Inactivated Pepsin Fragment , which studies have shown is effective in the treatment of HIV.
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The Durban July is back on track.
A threat to the city's most famous horse racing event scheduled to be held in three days - which is worth in excess of R300-million to the KwaZulu-Natal economy - followed a strike by dozens of grooms‚ wielding sticks‚ knobkerries and sjamboks‚ at the Summerveld horse training centre‚ outside Durban‚ on Wednesday morning.
The grooms‚ who are based at the country's premier horse training facility‚ were demanding an increase in the hourly wage.
Summerveld estate manager and trainer representative Tony Riverland‚ who met with groom representatives and shop stewards on Wednesday to negotiate pay increases‚ said that the grooms had returned to work after embarking on an illegal strike in the early hours of the morning.
Angela Elaine Watson, 53, died Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017, in University City, Mo.
Graveside services will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17, at Oakwood Cemetery in Greenfield, Ill.
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STATELINE, Nev. — A South Lake Tahoe woman who drove drunk with four children in her vehicle has been sentenced to 120 days in jail.
Angela J. Carlen, 31, was stopped at around 2:45 a.m. on Nov. 16, 2016, at U.S. Highway 50 and Lake Village in Stateline after deputies saw a vehicle with no license plate light.
When stopped by a deputy, Carlen “… was slurring her words and speaking slowly,” according to court documents. She was also unable to produce her license.
Carlen was driving with a revoked license, operating a vehicle without an interlock device, and had a warrant for her arrest out of Carson City. Her preliminary breath test was .214 percent. It was Carlen’s fourth DUI.
“She doesn’t seem to be a person who wants to learn a lesson,” Judge Tod Young said Tuesday, Feb. 7, in Douglas County District Court.
In addition to serving jail time, Carlen will be allowed to pursue diversion. She will be on house arrest for six months after being released from jail.
Penn State has picked a date for its 2019 Blue-White game.
The Nittany Lions' annual spring scrimmage will be held on April 13 at Beaver Stadium. It's expected to start in the early to mid afternoon, according to the program, but more details will be announced later this year.
Head coach James Franklin and his program have typically held the intrasquad scrimmage, which concludes spring practice, around April 20. No official word has been given regarding why the event will be held earlier this year, but it's likely tied to the new official visit rules that allow juniors to come to campus on paid trips from April 1 until the end of June. Before the Class of 2019, that kind of recruiting travel had been restricted to after Sept. 1 of a prospects senior year.
Penn State opens the 2018 season against Appalachian State on Sept. 1 at Beaver Stadium.
On January 31, BRTC signed an articulation agreement with John Brown University. Students will now be able to seamlessly transfer four BRTC associates degrees to enroll in bachelor programs at John Brown University. Students who earn the Associates of Associate of Applied Science in Entrepreneurship or Business Administration can enroll immediately into JBU’s Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.
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Melissa Cefkin will give a public lecture in Santa Fe on September 14 as part of SAR's fall public lecture series. She is the principal scientist for Nissan Research Center and a cultural anthropologist whose work includes figuring out how driverless cars will fit into the human comedy.
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Here's a better picture of that truck smash which occurred after 4am. You can clearly see the truck resting on top of a small Ford sedan.
It's incredible no one was injured. The truck's load is everywhere. This is going to cause massive problems today.
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There's a callout today for thousands of Australian men to volunteer their DNA for a large-scale research project into cancer.
CEO Todd Harper told The World Today's Nick Grimm, any volunteers who come forward will gain the satisfaction of knowing they could be helping to beat cancers that might one day target them or their families.
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pollution, conversion to agriculture and development pressures. Today is not only Groundhog Day, it is also World Wetlands Day. It’s a day to raise awareness and the importance of wetlands. In all , 65 per cent of coastal wetlands in Atlantic Canada have been lost to climate change,pollution, conversion to agriculture and development pressures.
The Nature Conservancy of Canada’s Stewardship Director in Nova Scotia, Doug van Hemessen, says wetlands serve a number of useful purposes.
Van Hemessen says a large portion of Nova Scotia’s landscape is wetland. There’s 360-thousand hectares of fresh water wetlands and another 17-thousand hectares of salt marsh in the province. There’s about 5.5 million hectares of land in Nova Scotia
Children stooped, kneeled and crawled to fill their bags with candy-filled plastic eggs during the sixth annual Easter egg hunt Saturday at Trail Station Park in Gloversville. A total of 7,500 candy-filled plastic eggs vamished in less than 10 minutes at Gloversville and Johnstown Easter egg hunts-not faster than a speeding bullet, but light-seconds faster than children can clean their rooms.
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Road Safety Authority Ireland's Check It Fits team will be in Carrick-on-Shannon today.
The team will be at hand to ensure that your child's car seat is correctly fitted.
The service is free and will be available from 10am to 5.30pm at Glancy's SuperValu.
Rome, July 4 - The government is set to cut golden pensions, those above 5,000 euros a month, and raise minimum pensions to 780 euros, Labour and Industry Minister Luigi Di Maio said Wednesday. He said this would come after the elimination of vitalizi parliamentary pensions, in a week's time. "Vitalizi are a first step, and the next one are privileged pensions," he said. "If you have a high pension that comes from a lifetime's work, on the other hand, it is right". Di Maio said No to "pensions unconnected to contributions".
A Texas judge has ordered a comprehensive psychological evaluation of a former nurse convicted of killing a toddler and giving an overdose to an infant who survived.
Genene Jones is charged with killing four other babies and awaits trial on a murder charge for the death of 11-month-old Joshua Sawyer in December 1981. Her attorneys requested the evaluation in the hope of supporting Jones’ claims of diminished capacity because of strokes and her assertion that she hears phantom voices.
Authorities suspect Jones, who’s 67, is responsible for the deaths of as many as 60 children. She’s served decades in prison since her first murder conviction in 1984 and was to be released last March, but Bexar (bayr) County prosecutors obtained indictments charging her with murder in four other infant deaths.
The Gambia Armed Forces Football Club are set to present their league trophy to the Chief of Defence Staff Lieutenant General Masanneh N. Kinteh today, Wednesday 15 June 2017, at his office in Banjul.
The soldiers clinched the 2016-2017 Gambia Football Federation domestic division one league title in grand style to end their eight-year trophy drought.
The team will be headed by head coach Ebou Jarra,Gambia Armed Forces Sports officials and other high profile dignitaries for the presentation of the league trophy to the Army chief.
The media is kindly requested to attend the presentation ceremony at the Gambia Armed Forces headquarters in Banjul.
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LONDON (AP) — A Cambridge University professor at the heart of the Facebook privacy scandal says that the former CEO of data firm Cambridge Analytica lied to a British parliamentary committee investigating fake news.
Academic Aleksandr Kogan's company, Global Science Research, developed a Facebook app that vacuumed up information from users as well as additional data from their Facebook friends.
Ex-employees of Cambridge Analytica say the company used that data from millions of users to help Donald Trump's 2016 presidential election campaign. The company denies the charge.
Kogan told Parliament's media committee Tuesday that Cambridge Analytica's ex-CEO, Alexander Nix, lied in his testimony on their work together.
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When asked by committee chair Damian Collins about Nix's testimony that none of his data came from Global Science Research, Kogan said, "That's a fabrication."
Galway County Council Water Services and Irish Water wish to advise customers in Athenry that there will be disruption to their water supplies from approximately 9am to 4pm tomorrow, Tuesday 15th August to facilitate repair of a burst watermain in Kiltullagh. The areas affected include Kiltullagh, Raford, Killimordaly and surrounding areas. A stop-and-go traffic management system will be in place for the duration of the works.
Galway County Council working in partnership with Irish Water wish to apologise in advance for any inconvenience which may be caused by these essential repair works
Looking to the international winter leagues, Jonathan Villar has been active, and ended up stealing home in a game recently. As Travis Shaw prepares to take over third base for the Brewers next year, he could see a boost in power thanks to the switch to Miller Park.
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In its report, Economic Outlook for Middle East, the IMF forecast that the Sultanate will post 4.2 per cent GDP growth, followed by Kuwait 3.8 per cent, UAE at three per cent, Bahrain 2.3 per cent and Saudi Arabia 1.7 per cent.
The oil price hike is likely to improve the current accounts at the GCC States in 2018 and 2019, according to the report. The IMF added that each GCC State will likely use different financial tools to enhance its financial resources.
The overall 2018 GDP of the MENA region is expected to drop by 20 points to 3.2 per cent due to the continuous financial acclimatisation and geopolitical risks that affect oil exporters, the report said, adding that the GDP for the region in 2019 is expected to increase by 30 base points to 3.6 per cent which is attributed to the oil production increase after the expiry of OPEC Oil Production Cut Agreement.
TOMAH, Wis. -- It was Nov. 29 when the Tomah VA announced that 592 veterans were possibly exposed to HIV and hepatitis after the VA dentist there failed to properly clean his equipment.
So far, no confirmed cases of either after more than 300 patients have undergone tests.
More vets still have to be tested and it could be some time before the vets are totally cleared. Some of the viruses take months to even show up.
The malpractice was first reported by an assistant on Oct. 21, who noticed one of the three dentists was re-using drill bits without cleaning them appropriately.
The VA didn't begin telling vets until it was publicly announced on Nov. 29. The unnamed dentist resigned Dec. 2.
NEW MIDDLETOWN, Ohio (WYTV) – WYTV Daybreak reporter Dan Marcel takes the Daybreak Nation to Springfield High School to preview Week 7’s Game of the Week.
With just a month left in the regular season, local football teams are already fighting for their playoff lives.
Tonight’s game will be against the Springfield Tigers and Western Reserve Blue Devils.
The Blue Devils have rolled off four straight wins, averaging 51 points per game, while the Tigers come to tonight’s game with a bit of a hot streak, winning nine of their past 10 games.
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Workers used sonar equipment Monday to get the facts on objects found 26 days after an Argentine sub went missing with 44 crew members aboard.
President Mauricio Macri and the navy consider the crew to have been tragically lost.
But family members desperate for closure have been pushing for the search to continue until the vessel is located and questions about its fate are answered, despite a series of false hopes.
"A new object has been found at 1,000 meters (3,280 feet) with sonar search equipment in the South Atlantic. And it is being looked at to determine if it could be the Argentine sub," along with a second object at about 700 meters, navy spokesman Enrique Balbi told reporters.
They were spotted by the US vessel Atlantis.
Ireland carry three key advantages into today’s opening round of the Six Nations at Stade de France, writes Donal Lenihan
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GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — Grieving relatives buried two Guatemalan boys whose bodies were found stuffed in sacks over the weekend, a crime that shocked the violence-weary country.
Ten-year-old Carlos Daniel Xiquin and 11-year-old Oscar Armando Toc Cotzajay left for school Friday but were apparently kidnapped. Their bodies were found Sunday near a hamlet in the township of San Juan Sacatepequez, about 25 miles (40 kilometers) from the capital.
The boys' throats had been slashed and their hands and feet bound. There were reports that strangers had offered them a ride, and neighbors reported a ransom demand was made.
On Tuesday, the boys were accompanied to a cemetery by residents bearing white balloons and a banner reading "Enough Violence, We Want Justice."
Toc Cotzajay's mother, Maria Eurelia Toc, said that "these children were without sin."
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MOUNT BETHEL, Pa. (AP) -- A musician whose songs helped teach children on ABC's "Schoolhouse Rock" has died.
His son, Chris, says 94-year-old Bob Dorough died of natural causes Monday at his home in Mount Bethel, Pennsylvania.
According to his biography, the jazz musician "set the multiplication tables to music" as musical director for the educational cartoon series between 1973 and 1985. It was revived from 1993 to 1999.
He is perhaps best known for the songs "Conjunction Junction" and "Three is a Magic Number."
He also wrote the song "Devil May Care," which jazz great Miles Davis recorded as an instrumental version.
Dorough was born in Arkansas and raised in Texas. He headed to New York City after graduating from the University of North Texas in 1949. He eventually settled in Pennsylvania.
A funeral is tentatively scheduled for Monday in Mount Bethel.
The American actor Leonardo DiCaprio will play the role of the infamous creator and artist by the same name, Leonardo da Vinci, in an upcoming biographical film, reports Deadline.com
DiCaprio is also a producer of the film which will be based on the book of Walter Isaacson. Paramount and Universal bought the rights for making the book into a motion picture for a substantial sum. Walter Isaacson is an American journalist, he was chief editor of Time Magazine. He is also a writer and bestseller in the genre of biographical novels. He wrote the biography of Steve Jobs, which turned into a movie too, as well as books about the President of the USA Benjamin Franklin and Albert Einstein.
The starting date for the shooting of the movie is still not reported, however the book will be released on the market this October. According to the publisher of the book – the storytelling is intertwined with actual notebooks of the Italian painter and inventor.
Namibia Says Revised Mining Act to Be Finalized by Year-End
Namibia will finalize revisions to its mining act by the end of the year, Mines Minister Tom Alweendo told a conference Tuesday in the capital, Windhoek.
The revisions under consideration include policies on environmental and social responsibility and ensuring the “legislation is sufficiently attractive to inspire new investment,” Alweendo said.
The country’s mining sector is currently governed mainly by the Minerals (Prospecting and Mining) Act of 1992, which is under review, and the Diamond Act of 1999.
Earlier this month President Hage Geingob scrapped a clause that proposed all businesses be at least a quarter owned by “racially disadvantaged people.”
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A 9th inning rally by Independence/Gilmanton gives the Indees a shot a state title.
The late game surge gave them a 5-3 win over Webster to advance to the Division 4 state title game Thursday morning in Grand Chute.
With both teams tied at three apiece coming into the ninth, Austin Johnson was hit by a pitch for the Indees. John Halama came in to pinch run for Johnson.
Halama moved to second on a balk. A walk by Carter Koval put him a first. Then a sacrifice bunt by Isaac Pape moved Halama and Koval to third and second.
Another bunt, this one by Jonathan Warner, scored Halama and moved Koval to third. Dayne Keenan then singled to bring home Koval.
Webster did get two on base in their half of the ninth, but those were sandwiched between a groundout and two strikeouts to end the threat.
Independence will play Athens in the title game Thursday morning at 9 a.m. at Fox Cities Stadium.
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Bring your friends and family for local brews from Sprecher, and live music on Friday and Saturday nights. Beer garden snacks including pretzels, Polish and brats also available. Bring your own pint or stein glass to get the refill rates!
July 7, Iron Grate BBQ will be bringing the Big Boss Lady smoker to Grant Park for their Whole Hog event! AND you'll enjoy live music by Derek Pritzl
Proceeds from the Traveling Beer Garden help support your local parks. This year we're accepting credit cards too!
OKLAHOMA – Time for the weekend!
The Oklahoma Regatta Festival has started!
You can check it out tonight from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m.
It’s at 725 S. Lincoln Blvd. in the Boathouse District in Oklahoma City.
The Oklahoma Czech Festival is also happening this weekend!
It takes place Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Yukon.
And it’s Planes, Trains, and Automobiles in Shawnee!
It’s running on Saturday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Shawnee Regional Airport and also 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Santa Fe Depot.
You can find these at 2202 Airport Drive and 614 E. Main Street in Shawnee.
Discover Oklahoma airs Saturdays at 6:30 p.m. on News 4.
Temperatures hit 70 degrees under mostly sunny skies when the elite women left the start in Hopkinton. It was 69 and warming at the halfway point in Wellesley and expected to be up to 72 degrees by the time the runners reached the finish in Boston's Back Bay.
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Two stars from Titanic are reuniting on screen – and it’s not who you’re thinking.
Billy Zane, who of course played Caledon Hockley in the 1997 blockbuster film, will be guest-starring on DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, according to EW.
This will reunite him with his co-star Victor Garber – aka Mr. Andrews – who stars in the CW superhero series as Dr. Martin Stein.
Billy is set to play Barnum & Bailey Circus founder P. T. Barnum.
“Obviously, we couldn’t resist putting Victor Garber and Billy Zane back on screen for the first time since the Titanic,” executive producer Phil Klemperer told the mag. “But I’ve wanted to bring Billy onto Legends every since I saw him in a friend’s comedy pilot. I’m not sure that people know how funny Billy is.”
Speaking of Billy, he’s also in amazing shape at 51 years old!
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for Hamilton that warns of widespread, accumulating snow. Expect a high of -3 C.
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Microsoft first revealed its concerns over Chromebooks in an attack on Google’s laptops more than three years ago. While Chromebooks haven’t become best-sellers for consumers just yet, they have started to become popular with students in the US and slowly with some businesses. Microsoft is now revealing it’s worried about this threat with two new videos on its Windows YouTube channel today.
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A 42-year-old Hamilton man is facing a stunt driving charge after being caught allegedly driving a motorcycle more than 160 kilometres an hour in Caledonia.
Haldimand County OPP say an officer patrolling McClung Road, near Unity Side Road shortly after 12:30 p.m. Monday spotted the southbound motorcycle going more than double the posted 80 km/h speed limit.
The OPP officers stopped the vehicle and charged the driver.
Jason Jones of Hamilton, is charged with racing under the Highway Traffic Act. He is scheduled to appear in Cayuga court at a later date.
JAKARTA, April 25 (Reuters) - Indonesia's disaster agency said on Wednesday that 10 people had been killed and an unknown number injured after a fire at an oil well in far western province of Aceh.
The disaster agency said in a statement that the fire may have been caused by pipe welding at the site.
The Antara state agency earlier said five people had been killed and dozens injured due to illegal drilling at the well. (Reporting by Kanupriya Kapoor Writing by Ed Davies Editing by Eric Meijer)
Simon Juan Thomas, a 24-year old from Guatemala, is in custody.
The aliens fled and there is a nationwide manhunt underway for them. David Ramos Contreras is 27 years and he is from Mexico. Arnulfo Ramos and Juan Adiel are the other two. No one can be sure what their real names are. All four aliens used fraudulent IDs.
If you were to ask Madeline Albright about this, she would tell you to let them in. There’s plenty of room and we need them. We shouldn’t refer to criminal aliens as an infestation.
President Donald Trump will be visiting a Kenosha tool manufacturer Tuesday in what would be his first visit to Wisconsin since taking office. Speculation about a possible presidential visit mounted after specialized aircraft - similar to those used to transport presidents - landed at Snap-on Inc. Saturday.
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The 36th Melton Scout Group would like to say thank you to everyone who supported our Christmas Post:
To the retailers who allowed us to have post boxes in their premises.
To our young members, their parents and leaders who collected, counted, stamped, sorted and delivered over 10,200 cards.
The biggest thank you must go to the people of Melton who continue to use the service and helped us raise about £2,220 with their generous donations.
This money will help us to continue to offer a varied programme of activities to our members throughout the coming year.
This year we had fewer cards that we could not deliver. Some had just names, but there were still cards for Asfordby and other villages. These cards and any other cards that our “postmen” are unable to deliver will be held for the next three months. Any enquiries can be made to Catherine Atkin on (01664) 565250.
Catherine Atkin, Group Treasurer, 36th Melton Scout Group
The Arizona Coyotes claimed centre Alexander Burmistrov off waivers from the Winnipeg Jets on Monday.
"We are pleased to acquire Alexander through the waiver process," said Coyotes general manager John Chayka. "He's someone our scouts identified as having greater potential than he has currently shown. We're hopeful a change will help his game."
The 6-foot-1, 181-pound Burmistrov has collected two assists in 23 games with the Jets this season and has registered 30-51-81 in 298 career NHL games.
He posted a career-best 13-15-28 in 76 games with the Jets during the 2011-12 season.
Burmistrov was originally drafted by the Atlanta Thrashers in the first round (8th overall) in the 2010 Entry Draft.
Stanford's Reid Travis (22) is reportedly leaving the Cardinal as a graduate transfer and could be coming to Kentucky. John Locher AP
Baku. 14 July. REPORT.AZ/ Major part of the agricultural production in Azerbaijan still accounts for small farms. Report informs, it was noted in the 'State program on development of agricultural cooperation in the Republic of Azerbaijan in 2017-2022'.
According to the program, most agricultural producers operate in the form of small businesses.
Notably, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev signed an order to approve the "State Program for the Development of Agricultural Cooperation in the Republic of Azerbaijan for 2017-2022."
The Administration of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan will carry out general control over the implementation of the state program. The Cabinet of Ministers is instructed to address other issues arising from the order.
As the President of the United States, it is Donald Trump's job to welcome foreign dignitaries and preserve important international partnerships and OH MY GOD did he just announce that the French president had dandruff on his jacket and wipe it off?
Trump on Macron: “We have a very special relationship, in fact I’ll get that little piece of dandruff off…we have to make him perfect, he is perfect.” https://t.co/GGsfve3KYB pic.twitter.com/vzV2Dech86 — Dan Linden (@DanLinden) April 24, 2018
Sacré bleu!
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Ever the diplomat, Trump acted towards President Emmanuel Macron like my Bubby does at the Seder when she tells me that I have some schmutz on my face.
Many people saw Dandruffgate as a power move on Trump's part, and a deliberate attempt to humiliate the young, hot Frenchman.
2017 power move: Dominate foreign leader with outrageous public handshake
2018 power move: Publicly comment on foreign leader's possibly imaginary dandruff, wipe it off his shoulder — Daniel Dale (@ddale8) April 24, 2018
Three-star prospect Josiah Miamen already had what he called "a strong opinion" of Northwestern before he took his first visit to Evanston this weekend. So his overnight visit experience only "solidified" what he already thought about the Wildcat program.
However, the Dunlap (Ill.) standout was "blown away" by Northwestern's new practice facility on the lakefront, a development that he said will make it that much harder to choose another school.
Miamen talks about his visit and reveals the position the Wildcats want him to play in this premium WildcatReport recruiting story.
The search for two Georgia inmates sought in the killing of their guards during an escape from a prison bus went into its third day Thursday and the scope of the manhunt is expanding.
BERLIN — A court in western Germany has ruled that a German man must serve the sentence of a Chilean court for his role in the sexual abuse of children at a secretive German colony in Chile.
The dpa news agency reported Monday that the court in the town of Krefeld said Hartmut Hopp must serve in Germany the five-year sentence given to him by a Chilean court in 2011 for 16 counts of aiding in the sexual abuse of children.
The crimes took place at the Colonia Dignidad enclave, where residents were physically and psychologically abused for three decades beginning in 1961 after moving there from Germany.
Hopp fled to Germany before the verdict took legal effect.
With a nifty layup in the first quarter against the Raptors, Damian Lillard became fastest player in Portland Trail Blazers history to reach 10,000 career points.
Lillard need 441 games to reach the milestone. The previous franchise record was 500 games (Clyde Drexler).
In reaching the milestone, Lillard joined LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony and Kevin Durant as the only active players to score 10,000 points in their first six seasons.
Minutes later, Lillard passed Jim Paxson (10,003) for sixth place of the Blazers' all-time scoring list. He now trails only Jerome Kersey (10,067), Cliff Robinson (10,405), Terry Porter (11,330), LaMarcus Aldridge (12,562) and Drexler (18,040).
The brotherhood between Matthew McConaughey and Channing Tatum is a strong one.
E! News caught up with the A-list actor at CinemaCon 2018 in Las Vegas, where he shared his plans for reaching out to his Magic Mike co-star following his separation from Jenna Dewan.
"I haven't talked to him," McConaughey admitted. "I want to check in with him because he's going through what's obviously not an ideal time right now with the separation. I haven't spoke to him in the last couple weeks."
Of course, we couldn't let an opportunity to ask the Oscar winner about possibly making a cameo in Channing's Magic Mike Live extravaganza in Sin City slip by.
LONDON — Are Tom and Ruth Chapman about to get even richer?
The couple, who this year are marking the 30th anniversary of Matchesfashion.com, already have an estimated fortune of 160 million pounds and rank 694 on The Sunday Times Rich List. If market reports are to be believed, their wealth could skyrocket soon — or not.
WINNIPEG, MB. — Winnipeg police need your help finding this missing 74-year-old woman.
Georgina Weaver-Last was last seen in Winnipeg’s downtown on the evening of Wednesday, April 12th.
Winnipeg police believe she was attempting to travel east, possibly to Montreal.
Weaver-Last has also gone missing twice before, in April and May of 2016.
She is described as Caucasian, 5’2″ tall, with a medium build.
Weaver-Last has long blonde hair and blue eyes.
She may be wearing a black and white cardigan, emerald green sequined top, black slacks, black shoes, and a black purse.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Missing Persons Unit at 204-986-6250.
—Andrew McCrea, MyToba News
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The Pierce County Council on Tuesday will pick a new judge for District Court, filling the first such opening in six years.
Gov. Brian Sandoval on Tuesday named Anthony Williams of North Las Vegas to the Board of Regents.
He will serve the remainder of Cedric Crear's term on the board.
Williams currently serves as vice president of engineering operations at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.
"It is an honor to be the voice of the students throughout this great state as well as my community I have called home since the day I was born," Williams said.
Crear resigned from the board after winning a special election for a seat on the Las Vegas City Council in March.
Dec 11(Reuters) - Wuhu Token Sciences Co Ltd
* Says it names Zhang Bing as president
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WATERBURY, Conn. (WTNH)– A 26-year-old Waterbury man was arrested after crashing into a car while engaging police in a pursuit on Sunday night.
State Police say at around 9:20 p.m., a trooper attempted to stop a vehicle on Pearl Lake Road for a motor vehicle violation when the driver fled and engaged police in pursuit. The chase lasted almost four miles before the driver hit another vehicle on Southmayd Road.
The driver then attempted to flee the crash scene on foot but was taken into custody and identified as Jeffrey Brown.
The driver of the car that Brown had struck was not injured but the passenger of that car was taken to St. Mary’s Hospital for observation. Brown was not hurt in the crash.
Police later learned that Brown had an active arrest warrant for failure to appear. He was then charged with several other violations, including reckless driving, engaging police in pursuit and interfering with an officer. Brown was held on $10,000 bond.
U.S. Consumer Prices Climb More Than Expected In January
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WASHINGTON (dpa-AFX) - Consumer prices in the U.S. increased by much more than expected in the month of January, according to a report released by the Labor Department on Wednesday.
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The Labor Department said its consumer price index climbed by 0.6 percent in January after rising by 0.3 percent in December. Economists had expected prices to rise by another 0.3 percent.
Core consumer prices, which exclude food and energy prices, rose by 0.3 percent in January after edging up by 0.2 percent in the previous month. Core prices had been expected to show another 0.2 percent uptick.
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This summer Savannah's residents and businesses will once again have to pay their utility bills on time or face late fees and dry faucets. The city is planning on implementing a new fee, as well as resuming existing penalties, for late payments in June after suspending enforcement efforts after billing delays last year.
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Uruguay forward Luis Suarez reportedly limped out of a training session just three days before Uruguay’s quarter-final meeting with France in the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
La Celeste are already sweating on the fitness of
Edinson Cavani , who has been unable to take part in any sessions since injuring his hamstring late on in the 2-1 win over Portugal last weekend.
According to Spanish publication Marca, Uruguay face a double blow as Suarez injured his right leg during training at the team’s base in Nizhny Novgorod on Tuesday.
The Barcelona star later returned to the field, but boss Oscar Tabarez is said to be concerned ahead of Friday’s showdown with France.
Speaking to reporters earlier on Tuesday, Suarez insisted that Uruguay can cope without Cavani if his strike partner fails to recover from injury.
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Federal authorities on Friday unsealed criminal charges against three men who allegedly plotted bombings and shootings last year in New York City to support the terrorist group Islamic State.
The three defendants are Abdulrahman El Bahnasawy, a 19-year-old Canadian citizen; Talha Haroon, a 19-year-old U.S. citizen living in Pakistan; and Russell Salic, a 37-year-old Philippine citizen.
The Manhattan U.S. attorney’s office said the three men plotted to conduct bombings in heavily populated areas of New York City, including in Times Square and the subway system. They also allegedly plotted to shoot civilians at specific concert venues.
The defendants were planning to carry out the attacks during Ramadan, the holiest month in the Islamic calendar, around June through July of 2016, prosecutors said.
An expanded version of this report appears at WSJ.com.
Barcelona head coach Ernesto Valverde insists his side had enough chances to avoid defeat in the first leg of their Super Cup final against Real Madrid.
× Gubernatorial candidate Chris Kennedy: “We can’t let Congress off the hook.”
Gubernatorial candidate Chris Kennedy joins The Steve Cochran Show to reflect on the events that took place in Las Vegas. Chris says we can’t let Congress off the hook and people shouldn’t feel like they are on their own.
More than three years after Lyft launched in St. Louis, only to be shut down by a lawsuit from the Metropolitan Taxicab Commission and a city judge, the ride-sharing service could make a triumphant return.
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Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino tells Nihal Arthanayake about his work-life balance, his favourite TV shows and which city he loves more than any other.
Watch Football Focus on Saturdays from 12:00 GMT on BBC One.
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BATAVIA TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — A Coldwater man was killed in a Friday night crash in Branch County.
Authorities said the victim’s vehicle was facing westbound on US-12 while waiting to turn on Pond Drive when it was rear-ended and pushed into the eastbound lane. An eastbound vehicle was traveling down the road and was unable to avoid a collision.
Authorities have identified the victim as 64-year-old Jeffery Jonas, who was pronounced dead on scene.
The other two drivers were taken to an area hospital to be treated for minor injuries.
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HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii officials are advising more residents of a rural Big Island district to evacuate because of approaching lava from Kilauea volcano.
Hawaii County Civil Defense said Wednesday lava from fissures continues to advance toward subdivisions in the Puna district. Officials say those in Kapoho Beach Lots and Vacationland are at risk of being isolated if lava crosses a road.
The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory says vigorous eruption continues from a series of vents that began opening earlier this month. Lava has crossed a key highway that connects the commercial center of Pahoa with Leilani Estates, where the eruption began.
Residents of Leilani Estates and nearby areas have previously been ordered to evacuate.
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North Fork’s Ryder Ellis will compete in the Loretta Lynn Amateur National Championship for motocross from July 31 - Aug. 5. Submitted photo
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April 24 (Reuters) - Central China Securities Co Ltd :
* QTRLY OPERATING REVENUE RMB 450.5 MILLION VERSUS RMB 423.3 MILLION
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New deal close for German F1 broadcaster
F1 looks set to remain on free-to-air television in Germany.
As the 2017 season ended and Niki Lauda retired as a television pundit, a dark cloud hung over the future of German broadcaster RTL's F1 deal.
But Bild newspaper now reports that talks between RTL and Liberty Media are now essentially done.
It is claimed that the 2018 season opener from Melbourne will definitely be shown free-to-air within Germany.
But a RTL spokesman insisted: "I cannot confirm that. There is no contract. We are not ready yet."
However, it is also claimed that former F1 drivers Nico Rosberg and Timo Glock will alternate at grands prix to replace the retiring F1 pundit Lauda.
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Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) on the special directives of Managing Director is organizing an event at Flashman’s Hotel on Kashmir Solidarity Day to be observed on February 5, to express solidarity, support and unity with the people of Kashmir.
According to a PTDC spokesman, the venue will be decorated with picturesque sceneries of Kashmir while the speakers on the occasion would also highlight plight of Kashmiris in occupied valley.—APP
CaixaBank to move legal headquarters out of Catalonia after referendum
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - SAMURAI&J PARTNERS Co Ltd
* Says it plans to sell anti-noise microphone and CEMS to a Tokyo-based firm on Aug. 31, for 16.7 million yen
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With a new year comes new catering trends, which provide planners with novel ways to surprise guests with food and beverages—be it a new type of cuisine, presentation, or method of serving. Here’s a look at the ideas professionals believe will take off next year, from Nordic cuisine and nostalgic kids' desserts for adults to experiential catering and unexpected cocktail ingredients.
LUSAKA, Aug 12 (Reuters) - Glencore's Zambian Mopani Copper Mines unit suspended operations in certain areas on Saturday after the Copperbelt Energy Corporation (CEC) restricted power supply to its sites in both the Kitwe and Mufulira regions.
"In the interest of safety, Mopani has with immediate effect suspended operations in certain areas, and all our miners who were underground at the time of restricting power supply, have successfully returned to the surface," the copper producer said in a statement. (Reporting by Chris Mfula; Writing by Nqobile Dludla; Editing by Alison Williams)
The first-round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs continues on Monday night with four games on the NBC networks, as well as our Live Streams.
It starts at 7 p.m. ET with the Ottawa Senators and Boston Bruins meeting on CNBC, while the Toronto Maple Leafs host the Washington Capitals on NBCSN. Then at 9:30 p.m. ET the Chicago Blackhawks look to get on the board (both in the series and on the actual scoreboard) when they visit the Nashville Predators (CNBC). The night wraps up with the Calgary Flames visiting the Anaheim Ducks (NBCSN).
Here is al of the information you need for tonight’s games.
Ottawa Senators vs. Boston Bruins
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Network: CNBC (Stream online here)
Washington Capitals vs. Toronto Maple Leafs
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Network: NBCSN (Stream online here)
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Nashville Predators
Time: 9:30 p.m. ET
Network: CNBC (Stream online here)
Anaheim Ducks vs. Calgary Flames
Time: 10:00 p.m. ET
Network: NBCSN (Stream online here)
Firefighters in Osage County are battling grass fires near Hominy.
Officials say one fire started 3 miles west of Hominy on Highway 20 and headed north.
We're told several departments are fighting the flames near Highway 20.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Netflix is on the verge of surpassing 100 million subscribers, a testament to how much the video streaming service has changed the entertainment landscape since its debut a decade ago.
The milestone will be reached this weekend if Netflix's projections are correct. Netflix made the prediction Monday with the release of its first-quarter earnings.
The video service added nearly 5 million subscribers during the first three months of the year to end March with 98.7 million customers in roughly 190 countries.
Netflix still has a ways to go to catch up with HBO, the popular pay-TV channel that has served as its role model. HBO has 134 million subscribers worldwide, including viewers who now get the channel on an internet-only service that was inspired by Netflix's success.
A Five Points development may soon tower above the downtown. City Hall has given initial approval to a rezoning application allowing the construction of a high rise apartment building right at the Five Points in downtown Barrie. The parcel of land fronts both Bayfield and Dunlop, and even extends behind a few Dunlop St. businesses to nearby Maple Avenue. The proposed development calls for a 20 storey tower with commercial elements on the ground floor. The project was first proposed back in August, but the city’s bylaws didn’t allow for a structure of that height at the time. This evening’s approval removes that restriction, meaning the 208-unit apartment building is that much closer to reality, while the rubber stamp on the decision is expected at next week’s council meeting.
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AS many as 907 farmers have ended their lives since January this year in eight districts of Marathwada. Officials continue to cite the same reasons for the farmer suicides: crop failure and mounting debts.
According to Aurangabad divisional commissionerate, of the 907 suicides since January, Beed district has seen the highest suicide figure of 187, followed by Nanded at 141, Aurangabad 125, Osmanabad 119 and Parbhani 118. Other three districts of Jalna, Hingoli and Latur have registered less than 100 suicides.
Kishore Tiwari, who heads the government appointed special task force, said the farmers were not actually getting the loan waiver amount in their hands.
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Two major US manufacturers of opioids are likely to be named in civil suits by New Jersey Attorney General Christopher Porrino as early as this week for deceptive practices in marketing the highly addictive drugs, two sources with direct knowledge of the situation tell NJ Advance Media. (Read More)
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The female student, Miss Monica Osagie, involved in the sex-for-mark scandal with a lecturer in the department of Management and Accounting, Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU, Ile-Ife, Professor Richard Akindele, has appeared before a panel investigating the matter, alongside her lawyer, Dr. Abiola Akiode-afolabi, DAILY POST reports.
Journalists were barred from covering the proceeding but waited patiently at the VC’s lodge, the venue of the sitting; only Monica and her lawyer were allowed to enter the building.
There is heavy presence of security operatives in and around the building, which is located along staff quarters within the campus.
The Vice Chancellor of the University, Professor Eyitope Ogunboded had earlier confirmed to journalists that the appearance of Monica before the committee will enable the investigative panel to finalize its assignment and allow the university take necessary action on the matter.
In Steve's extra course, he takes a closer look at Apolis Greek Street Food's traditional approach to frappes, the original coffee drink. (WLS)
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LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — Officials say the death toll from two days of heavy monsoon rains in eastern Pakistan has risen to 15.
The heaviest rains seen in Lahore since 1980 continued into Wednesday, flooding streets and causing some residents to join small demonstrations against local authorities.
Rescue officials and police confirmed the death toll, saying most deaths were caused by electrocution and homes caving in.
Pakistan has long struggled to cope with the annual monsoon rains, which trigger flash floods and mud slides that destroy homes.
DETROIT (AP) - The mother of a G League basketball player who died in March after collapsing on the court during a game has filed a lawsuit accusing the NBA and the Detroit Pistons of negligence.
Zeke Upshaw played for the Grand Rapids Drive, a G League affiliate of the Pistons. He collapsed during a game at Grand Rapids on March 24 and died two days later .
The lawsuit was filed Wednesday in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. The NBA and Pistons are named as defendants, along with SSJ Group and The DeltaPlex Arena.
The lawsuit alleges that medical personnel at the game failed to attempt lifesaving measures in a timely fashion.
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Clashes between police and protesters turn violent in Madrid over the death of an African migrant.
West Virginia University Police Chief Bob Roberts retiring
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Bob Roberts is retiring after more than 28 years as chief of West Virginia University's campus police department.
The university says in a news release Roberts is retiring on Friday, when Maj. William Chedester will take his place. Chedester is a 16-year veteran of the department.
Roberts joined the department in 1985 and was named chief in 1990. Since then the department has more than doubled in size to 57 officers and from two dispatchers to 20 communications officers. It also has added 20 student cadets.
WVU President Gordon Gee says Roberts "understands the community he serves, and never loses sight of the responsibility he has to help keep our students safe so that they can succeed."
California’s high rate of return on beverage containers landed two men in jail for trying to smuggle in $20,000 worth of empty bottles.
Officials found more than 14,500 pounds of beverage containers stuffed into two different tractor trailers from Arizona as part of a five-day sting operation near Blythe, California, CalRecycle said in a news release.
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Balmore Alvarado was found driving a truck March 14 with 7,020 pounds of used beverage containers worth about $10,275, officials said.
On March 16, Anthony Sanchez was found with a truck filled with 7,675 pounds of drink containers with a value of $9,636, officials said.
The California Refund Value program pays 5 and 10 cents depending on the size of each empty container. The program offers cash for aluminum cans, plastic and glass bottles.
Alvarado and Sanchez were arrested and charged with felony recycling fraud, attempted grand theft, filing a false or forged document, and conspiracy, officials said.
Father's Day is a special time to celebrate everything dads do for their families. Rather than giving dad another boring tie and breakfast in bed, surprise your dad with something special by taking him to one of many events happening all over Northeast Ohio.
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The public hearing scheduled to discuss the update to the 2006 Plan of Conservation and Development on Wednesday, Feb. 22 has been rescheduled to March 22 in order to meet state statutes.
According to Planning and Zoning Administrator Rick Schultz, it is required by state statute to provide a 35 day notice following the draft of the updated plan being uploaded online.
“The posting to the city’s website did not fulfill the 35 day notice so when we found out about that we brought that up at the meeting tonight and rescheduled that from Feb. 22 to March 22,” said Schultz. “That was statutorily a problem.”
The city’s 2017 updated POCD has been finalized by the Update Subcommittee, with consideration of progress made through the use of strategies agreed upon in the 2016 version.
Shelton’s POCD Update Subcommittee determined that it was not necessary to prepare an entirely new plan, but instead update the 2006 plan, as seen necessary, in order to do the following:
FILE - In this Oct. 3, 2014, file photo, Nailah Winkfield, left, and Omari Sealey, right, the mother and uncle of Jahi McMath, listen to doctors speak during a news conference in San Francisco. The mother of a girl at the center of a medical and religious debate over brain death says she does not regret selling her home and moving to New Jersey so her daughter could receive care after being declared dead. Nailah Winkfield said at a news conference on Tuesday, July 3, 2018, that she gave up everything for her daughter Jahi McMath, but it was worthwhile. The San Francisco Chronicle reports that Jahi will be buried on Friday in Hayward, Calif. Eric Risberg, File AP Photo
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Instead of hosting a traditional anniversary party to celebrate three years in business, Thiensville restaurant the cheel will raise funds for victims of the 2015 earthquakes in Nepal on Saturday, July 29 at their first “cheel-abration."
The day’s festivities include spirit tastings, a water balloon fight, photo booth, face painting, Mehndi art and an outdoor craft cocktail bar. There will also be performances from Derek Sallmann, Sweet Sheiks, Leroy Airmaster with Little Maddie & Stokes, and The Blues Disciples with Miss Erica Johnson.
Food tasting will include fing salad, chicken bhutuwa, grilled veggies, pit roast, brats, hot dogs, chips, cachars and Cedar Crest ice cream.
Wrist bands will be sold for $10 for kids and $20 for adults, and will give the attendees’ access to all the tastings, the water balloon fight, photo booth and Mehndi Art. 20% of the funds raised from the tickets will go towards the victims of Nepal Earthquake.
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SANDISFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – A Sunday morning fire gutted the Sandisfield Highway Department garage, destroying several new trucks and other highway department equipment valued at $1 million.
Highway department union steward David McCuin told 22News that neighboring communities said they will help Sandisfield this winter.
“All the other towns came forward [Sunday], and said anything we need, just make a phone call and they’ll help us any time we need ’em.” McCuin said. “The towns of Otis, Tolland, Beckett, all the local towns around, every town, every person, every private contractor.”
Fourteen months ago, the nearby Town of Tolland also lost its highway department garage in a fire. Now Tolland will be assisting its neighbor when the next storm arrives.
Fortunately, Sandisfield still has two important pieces pieces of heavy equipment that were not in the highway department garage when the fire started.
Sandisfield Fire Chief Ralph Morrison believes the fire was accidental.
Should Google be worried about Axel Springer? German media giant Axel Springer has scooped up Business Insider. Should Google be worried? That was a question last week when the news hit that the media company shelled out...
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Kim Seong-kon, president of the Literary Translation Institute of Korea, will be receiving an honorary doctorate in humane letters from the State University of New York.The degree will be conferred in a ceremony on May 19 at the University of Buffalo.Each year, on the recommendation of campus presidents, faculties and a statewide committee on honorary degrees, SUNY confers a select number of honorary degrees upon individuals of “extraordinary merit and achievement in their fields,” according to the university.Kim received his Ph.D in English from UB, the largest campus in the SUNY system before going on to Columbia University to study comparative literature.Professor emeritus of Seoul National University, Kim has been serving as the president of LTI Korea since 2015.(doo@heraldcorp.com)PHOTOKim Seong-kon (LTI Korea)
× Several Des Moines Bridges May Close for Construction
DES MOINES, Iowa — A busy bridge could soon close downtown.
The Des Moines City Council plans to vote on Monday night on construction contracts for three bridges: the Court Avenue, Scott Avenue, and SW 1st Street Bridges. All three are in need of structural rehabilitation.
If approved, the Court Avenue Bridge will close in April. The plan would open one lane in each direction in December and construction would finish in January.
The Scott Avenue Bridge would close in March or April of 2019, and the SW 1st Street Bridge could close in 2020.
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She created a prototype for the MY BOX MONSTER to teach children to pick up and put away their own toys. The toy box thus promotes responsibility at an early age. It makes cleaning up after playtime more fun so that it is less of a chore. The invention also provides educational learning opportunities. Furthermore, it features a decorative design that children will love.
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BUDAPEST, March 29 The National Bank of Hungary on Wednesday accepted 350 billion forints ($1.22 billion) worth of three-month deposits from commercial banks as planned at its monthly tender, it said on its Reuters page.
The central bank has limited the amount of deposits it accepts from banks to channel more liquidity into bank lending and government debt.
The total stock of deposits fell to 750 billion forints, as planned, after the tender from 800 billion forints a month ago. The bank announced on Tuesday that it would further lower the limit on the stock to 500 billion forints by the end of June.
($1 = 287.5000 forints) (Reporting by Sandor Peto; Editing by Catherine Evans)
The Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science and Technology (FUUAST) on Friday announced that claimed lists of admission to the Bachelor and Masters (Morning and Evening programs) has been issued. The second claim list of admission to morning program and first claim list of admission to evening program have been issued, said FUUAST Admission Director Dr. Muhammad Arshad Tanvir in a statement.
All candidates are advised to get the voucher from institution and submitted it along with admission and semester fees from February 6 to 9. Those candidates whose names are enlisted in the first admission list of Bachelor and Masters (evening program), now they can submit the admission fees by February 9.
All the students are advised to submit admission fees and admission form on Form-D by February 9.— APP
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A pope who loves the truth ?? What truth ? The freemanson truth !!! Or the truth of Christ. There are, in truth, no followers of Christ at the vatican. That's the truth. And anyone that replaces thus imposter Francis will be as bad if not worse. Don't forget he is supposed to be the last pope. If this is truth you better be on the right side of the fense or burn in hell. Judgment day is closer than you think.
Iceland is one of those places where the scenery is so beautiful that it almost seems unreal. I recently made a visit to the country on my way to the UK for vacation, and even though it never stopped raining for three straight days, I could still tell that Iceland was a bit magical. The island country is covered in lush landscapes and full of ridiculously friendly people. The beauty of it more than makes up for how expensive it is. (And trust me, it's really, really expensive there.) Ahead, find 11 reasons Iceland should be at the top your travel bucket list — if it isn't already.
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Released in 1995, The Show includes a dope soundtrack and enlightening interviews with the superstars of 90’s rap.
Of course, Uncle Russell Simmons set the tone in the film’s first interview, insisting the director keep it real and not cut out his rated-R ramblings.
The show features The Notorious B.I.G., Sean “Puffy” Combs, Snoop Doggy Dogg, Dr. Dre, Warren G, LL Cool J, Craig Mack, Naughty by Nature, Raekwon, Run-D.M.C., Slick Rick, Tha Dogg Pound and the Wu-Tang Clan.
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The Buccaneers won't release Folk any earlier than Monday, when they have four kickers scheduled to come in for workouts, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
The move may not officially happen until after the weekend, but it feels inevitable after Folk missed all three of his field-goal attempts in Thursday's 19-14 loss to the Patriots. From a performance standpoint, Folk has been the worst kicker in the NFL this season, missing five field goals and a pair of extra points in four games. Given the Bucs' offensive talent, Folk's replacement could emerge as a useful fantasy option.
SACRAMENTO (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday evening's drawing of the California Lottery's "Daily 3 Evening" game were:
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Gymnasts Rachael Denhollander, left, and Aly Raisman, who took the stand against their former team doctor Larry Nassar during his sexual assault trial, attend the Time 100 Gala. Photo: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP
Wire have announced new reissues of their first three albums: 1977’s Pink Flag, 1978’s Chairs Missing, and 1979’s 154. Each album will be reissued on CD and vinyl, as well as in a special edition CD set featuring an 80-page hardcover book plus B-sides, rarities, and previously unreleased songs. The special editions are due out May 19, with the standard CD and vinyl sets to follow on June 22. Find more information via the band’s label, pinkflag.
The reissue series follows news of the band’s Record Store Day release: Nine Sevens, a vinyl box set collecting nine 7" singles they recorded between 1977 and 1980. Wire’s latest album, Silver/Lead, arrived last year.
Read Pitchfork’s 5-10-15-20 interview with Wire’s Colin Newman.
COLONIAL BEACH, Va. — A Virginia firefighter stopped a parade to propose to his girlfriend last week.
Lt. Russell Pauley, a firefighter with the Oak Grove Volunteer Fire Department, was riding in a firetruck during the Potomac River Festival Parade on Friday when he stopped truck, WTTG reports.
Parade watchers were confused as Pauley jumped out and walked over to his girlfriend, Ambrosia Fenwick.
Pauley grabbed her hand, got down on one knee and asked her the big question.
Of course, she said yes as the onlookers cheered for the bride-and-groom-to-be.
The proposal at the parade was special to Pauley and Fenwick because the two had met at the parade the year before.
A still from a YouTube video shows Dr. David Dao, the United Airlines passenger who was taken from his seat and dragged off an aircraft bound for Lexington, Ky. A still from a YouTube video shows Dr. David Dao, the United Airlines passenger who was taken from his seat and dragged off an aircraft bound for Lexington, Ky.
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Price: The All-Star SUPER band does a collection at each performance to benefit Easter Seals of Southeast Wisconsin. Thousands of dollars are donated to this cause each year through the generosity of SUPERband fans.
The J.L. Crowe Hawks baseball team beat all-comers during the weekend invitational tournament at Butler Park. Teams from Kelowna’s Mount Boucherie School, Cranbrook’s Mount Baker Secondary and a team from Castlegar took part in the tourney. The host Hawks rolled to a perfect 3-0 record capped off by a 15-3 win over Mount Baker in the finale Sunday afternoon. Pete Pasqualotto got the final win for the Hawks. As its spring season nears a close, the team heads to Cranbrook next weekend for a rematch with Mount Baker.
The Reds got off to the perfect start when Salah netted twice in the first half to send them on their way.
Sadio Mane grabbed the third before Roberto Firmino scored twice to seemingly put Liverpool out of sight.
But after going five goals to the good, Klopp's men conceded two late goals.
Edin Dzeko made the most of a Dejan Lovren mistake to pull one back, before Diego Perotti scored from the penalty spot.
And despite Klopp being all smiles during Liverpool's early rout, defensive mistakes were clearly at the forefront of his mind come full-time.
"Long term perfect performance for pretty much 80 minutes or so," Klopp admitted.
"We made defensively one mistake.
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* Sets quarterly dividend of $0.20per share
* Csx corporation announces dividend increase, new share repurchase program and full-year guidance
* Csx corp - 11 percent increase in its quarterly dividend
* Csx corp - expects to realize record efficiency gains and a step-function improvement in financial measures for year
* Csx corp - adjusting for restructuring charges in 2017, actions are expected to drive a full-year operating ratio in mid-60s
* Csx corp says expects to complete share repurchase by end of q1 of 2018
* Csx corp says csx now expects to invest $2.1 billion in 2017, including approximately $270 million for positive train control
* Csx - adjusting for restructuring charges in 2017, actions expected to drive eps growth of around 25 percent off 2016 reported base of $1.81
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Donald Trump has called on Congress to grant DACA recipients some form of protection from deportation. And he has suggested that if Congress fails to give such protection to these law-abiding, gainfully employed undocumented immigrants — who were brought to the United States as children — then he might protect them, himself, through executive action.
Last month, he discussed the parameters of a “deal” on DACA with Chuck Schumer and Nancy Pelosi — and agreed to a “legal status” for “border security” swap. Weeks earlier, Trump had contemplated holding the entire government hostage for funding for his border wall. But after his meeting with the Democrats, the president announced that he would not hold the Dreamers’ future hostage to that demand, saying, “The wall will come later.”
All of which is to say: Trump has given congressional Democrats every indication that he does not see legal status for Dreamers as a painful concession to his enemies, but rather, as a good in and of itself.
VATICAN CITY (AP) - The key whistleblower in Chile's clerical sex abuse scandal has arrived in Rome for an audience with Pope Francis and says he will urge him to get rid of the "toxic" bishops and cardinals who have defamed and discredited abuse survivors around the world.
In an interview Tuesday in St. Peter's Square, Juan Carlos Cruz said he was honored that the pope wanted to personally apologize for having himself discredited victims. But he said he wanted to also hear Francis' explanation for having seemingly not realized that victims had accused a bishop of covering up for their abuser.
Cruz said: "He's not a pope from Ukraine. He's from Buenos Aires. ... So it's really difficult to understand that this was an unknown. But I want to hear him."
Controversial on-air personality, Daddy Freeze has stated that the Gernot Rohr’s Super Eagles cannot win the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
Freeze said Rohr’s men will not lift this year’s World Cup trophy because Nigeria’s senior national team is full of average players.
According to him, Rohr has no pedigree as a coach in football and his players are China base.
Speaking through his Twitter handle, Freeze wrote: “Nigerian team, are made up of average players, Nigeria cannot #RaiseATrophy at Russia!.
“Currently, we rank 47 in FIFA Rankings, our players are playing for clubs in CHINA, our coach doesnt have any known pedigree!”.
Nigeria is in the same group with Croatia, Iceland and Argentina.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Creative Realities Inc
* Creative Realities announces 2Q17 financial results
* Q2 revenue rose 18 percent to $3.6 million
* Sees FY 2017 revenue $20 million
* Creative Realities Inc - board of directors approves stock repurchase program of up to 5 million shares
* Creative realities inc - FY 2017 organic revenue growth is now expected to exceed 47%, translating to FY17 revenue of not less than $20.0 million
* Creative Realities Inc - company intends to finance share repurchase program through cash on hand
* Creative Realities-gross profit $1.6 million for three-month period ended june 30, 2017, slight decrease of $100,000 from corresponding period in 2016 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
A businessman from Murrumbateman has been extradited from Serbia two months after his arrest in Belgrade in relation to an alleged international drug ring.
Rohan Arnold, 44, is expected to land in Sydney in the coming days to face charges in relation to the $500 million cocaine haul.
Rohan Arnold has been extradited from Serbia. Photo: radfordcollegians.com.au
The exact charges he will face are not yet known.
Defence lawyer, Ben Aulich, said Mr Arnold's legal team had worked hard to expedite the prominent steel businessman's extradition home to Australia.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - William Demant is prepared to start producing cheaper over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids, if proposed legislation in the United States paves the way for devices sold over the counter, chief executive Soren Nielsen told Reuters.
Nielsen also said he expects "no significant change" to U.S. market if FDA's Reauthorization Act is passed allowing sale of cheaper over-the-counter hearing aids.
William Demant is the world's second-largest maker of hearing aids. (Reporting by Julie Astrid Thomsen; Editing by Jacob Gronholt-Pedersen)
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Darian King, a qualifier from Barbados, knocked off No. 5 seed Bernard Tomic 6-4, 6-4 on Tuesday in the first round of the Memphis Open.
King, ranked 140th in the world, dropped just 12 points in 10 service games and never faced a break-point situation against the 32nd-ranked Tomic.
Other first-round winners Tuesday included No. 7 seed Steve Darcis of Belgium, Ryan Harrison of the United States and Matthew Ebden of Australia.
Harrison won 6-3. 7-5 over Russia's Konstantin Kravchuk to advance to a second-round matchup with No. 3 seed Sam Querrey. Darcis won 7-5, 3-6, 6-4 over Radu Albot of Moldova.
Attorneys general from three states say a $275 million federal plan for keeping Asian carp from migrating into the Great Lakes is too pricey and rejects the most effective solution.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is recommending technologies such as electric barriers and water cannons at the Brandon Road Lock and Dam near Joliet, Illinois, which stands between the carp-infested Illinois River and Lake Michigan.
Attorneys general Bill Schuette of Michigan, Lori Swanson of Minnesota and Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania say a better way is replacing the lock gates with a concrete wall that would divide the Great Lakes and Mississippi River watersheds. That would cost only about $5.9 million.
They say the Corps plan favors the needs of shipping companies over those of the Great Lakes fishing industry.
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× The John Williams Show Full Podcast 02.03.18: Tribune Critic Chirs Jones, The Mincing Rascals & Griffin’s Movie List
On today’s show, John challenges the WGN Radio newsroom with football based Jeopardy questions, Tribune Theater and Dance critic Chris Jones stops by to talk about Hedy Weiss’ dismissal from the Sun-Times after 33 years as a theater critic and his latest reviews, the Mincing Rascals grade the State of the Union and another update from Griffin’s Movie List.
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A new scam is targeting Netflix users by sending an official-looking email to users asking them to restart their memberships.
The email claims Netflix “could not validate the billing information” and gives a link for users to type in personal information, including their credit card number. DO NOT GIVE IT TO THEM!!
Netflix’s website is reminding users the streaming service will never ask for personal info like credit card numbers or Social Security numbers through email.
Katie Holmes looks flawless as she arrives at the 2017 Fragrance Foundation Awards held at Alice Tully Hall on Wednesday evening (June 14) in New York City.
The 38-year-old actress was joined on the carpet by Karlie Kloss, Elsa Hosk, Adrien Grenier, Anna Chlumsky, Carly Chaikin, Dascha Polanco, Joel McHale, Judith Light, Tommy Dorfman, and Trisha Yearwood.
Katie wore a gorgeous Zac Posen gown and gave a close-up of the beading details on her Instagram account.
“Magical night @zacposen @lorraineshwartz,” she captioned the pic, which you can see below.
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John Hunt, left, and Corey Norris were arrested on drug and weapon charges after a traffic stop in Kershaw County, SC, on Monday, April 23, 2018. Kershaw County Sheriff's Office
More than half of alleged sexual offenders identified in a survey of Hong Kong Protestant churches were leaders or pastoral staff.
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TORONTO Canada's Dominion Diamond Corp (DDC.TO) (DDC.N) has not had any contact with Washington Corp since the privately-held company made public its unsolicited $1.1 billion offer in late March, said Dominion Chairman Jim Gowans on Thursday.
Calgary, Alberta-based Dominion launched a formal sales process March 27, after the approach by U.S. billionaire Dennis Washington. Dominion has repeatedly offered to engage with Washington Corp on "customary terms," Gowans said on a conference call with analysts, but that has not happened.
Dominion, currently seeking a new Chief Executive Officer, is pleased with the progress of its strategic review process, Gowans said, but he would not answer a question on whether there was more than one party interested in the miner.
(Reporting by Susan Taylor; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
Thiago Santos Pummels Anthony Smith (UFC Belem Highlights)
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Check out highlights from the middleweight bout between Thiago Santos and Anthony Smith at UFC Fight Night 125 on Saturday in Belém, Brazil.
The UFC next makes its first trip to Perth, Australia, for UFC 221: Rockhold vs. Romero. With UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker currently on the sidelines, former titleholder Luke Rockhold faces Yoel Romero in the UFC 221 main event to battle for the interim middleweight title.
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Uber is apologizing to a customer who was charged more than $18,000 for a short ride in downtown Toronto.
Photos posted on social media over the weekend showed that an Uber rider was billed $18,518.50 for a 21-minute Uber ride.
An Uber spokesperson confirmed the incident, and says the rider had been fully refunded.
Uber staff say the massive over-charge was a result of driver error, not a technical glitch.
Uber says the ride in question took place in a traditional taxi cab signed up to the ride hailing service — an option available to customers in Toronto — and that the driver made a mistake when entering the details of the fare into his cab's meter.
The spokesperson says the company continues to look into what happened.
CLAREMORE, Okla. – Rogers County officials say one man is dead and another is injured after a shooting at a New Year’s party northeast of Claremore.
The Rogers County Sheriff’s Office says deputies responded about 1 a.m. Sunday to the shooting at a residence.
The Claremore Progress reports that according to a sheriff’s affidavit, deputies found one victim on the ground near a travel trailer who was pronounced dead at the scene. The second victim suffered gunshot wounds to the chest and leg and was flown to an area hospital.
The affidavit says 23-year-old Michael Munday II of Claremore claimed responsibility for the shootings during a 911 call. The newspaper reports Munday was arrested on complaints of first-degree murder and shooting with intent to kill.
OPELOUSAS, La. (KLFY) – Family members of Donna Dee Guillory, 29, who is missing from Opelousas, are asking for the public’s help in locating her.
Guillory’s family has not heard from her since June 7, 2017.
Det. Sgt. Crystal Leblanc, of the Opelousas Police Department, confirmed a missing persons report has been filed with the police department.
Donna Guillory is described as 5 foot tall and 220 lbs.
Anyone with any information about Guillory’s whereabouts is asked to call the Opelousas Police Department at 337-948-2500.
: Gold bars worth over Rs 2.59 crore were recovered from a Jet Airways flight at the international airport in Mumbai on Tuesday.Acting on a specific input, the Air Intelligence Unit of Customs searched a Jet Airways flight, which had arrived from Dubai, an official said."During the course of rummaging, the AIU officials recovered six gold bars, each weighing one kilogram each, with foreign marking, and six gold pieces, each weighing 2,990 grams," the Customs official said.He informed that the collective worth of the gold seized was Rs 2,59,04,146."The unclaimed gold bars were covered with black adhesive tape and were hidden below the cushion of two seats," the official said.The official informed that the gold had been seized under provisions of the Customs Act due to the "reasonable belief" that it was being smuggled into the country. Further investigation into the matter was underway, he added.
It seems like the government is running out of money to fund its TFF policy.
For this term 4 for all schools and for the third quarter, the money has not been paid in full.
There is a big cut of almost 50 per cent.
Many schools will close early if the funds are not paid in full and on time.
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October 6, 2017, 1:21 PM | Eric Church broke down on stage at the Grand Ole Opry on Wednesday as he spoke about fans who died in the Las Vegas shooting rampage.
COLUMBUS, Miss. (AP)  A Mississippi man accused of shooting a Cracker Barrel employee has been charged with attempted murder.
The Commercial Dispatch reported 28-year-old Robert Beck was denied bond on Monday. Columbus Police Chief Fred Shelton says Beck's charge was upgraded from aggravated assault as "we felt that his intent was to kill the victim in this case."
Shelton says Beck had been banned from the restaurant but entered on June 22 looking for his ex-girlfriend who works there. Columbus Police say Beck fired and wounded an employee, who was taken to a hospital. Beck fled but he was arrested the next day in Tennessee and returned to Mississippi.
Judge Rhonda Hayes-Ellis ruled Beck can't have contact with his ex-girlfriend or any Cracker Barrel employee. It's unclear if he has a lawyer.
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Talking Balls: Huddersfield’s Steve Mounie goes missing in the Dales
Huddersfield tonked Crystal Palace in their opening Premier League match, and the Sun’s Paul Jiggins can’t find an atlas. Where the hell is Huddersfield? He doesn’t know. The Sun’s once peerless subs don’t know, either:
At Selhurst Park on Saturday we heralded the arrival of the striker who could become the Premier League’s next African superstar. Steve Mounie is already being dubbed ‘The Drogba of the Dales’”…
Not by anyone in Huddersfield he ins’t, which,
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- Iconic rockers Def Leppard made a stop in Grand Rapids on Monday, bringing their tour with Poison and Tesla into the Van Andel Arena. Before they took the stage, we spoke with guitarist Phil Collen about live performances, side projects, and much more.
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GUEST: Leonid Bershidsky, Bloomberg View columnist, on Putin’s election win, and Russia’s recent attacks on the West.
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Trump to hold a sports field day at the White House
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump wants to reverse a trend of fewer children participating in sports and make youth sports more accessible to economically disadvantaged students.
That's the goal of the President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition. The White House says Trump will hold a field day on the South Lawn on Wednesday, joining athletes at stations that will include flag football, baseball, volleyball, golf, soccer and track and field.
Participants will include actor Lou Ferrigno, former New York Yankees Johnny Damon and Mariano Rivera, former football star Herschel Walker, beach volleyball gold medalist Misty May-Treanor and professional golfer Natalie Gulbis.
Trump issued an executive order in February refocusing the council on youth sports as opposed to President Barack Obama's emphasis on fitness.
Standard Bank Malawi appoints new CEO
Standard Bank has appointed a new Chief Executive Officer and Director of the Board for Standard Bank Limited, William le Roux for Standard Bank Malawi replacing Andrew Mashanda who moves to Abuja/Lagos Nigeria as Head of Corporate and Investment Banking. William le Roux. 02. February.
A rendering of the proposed Remembrance Wall at the Downtown Las Vegas Healing Garden (Get Outdoors Nevada).
A Las Vegas organization hopes to raise enough funds to build a permanent Remembrance Wall at the Downtown Las Vegas Healing Garden.
Get Outdoors Nevada, an organization that promotes community involvement in the state's natural environment, said they are working to raise $150,000 to replace the current wall which was originally built with wooden pallets. The walls, along with the rest of the Healing Garden, were created by the community as a place to honor the 58 lives lost in the mass shooting at the Route 91 country music festival on October 1, 2017.
The new design will be constructed with more durable materials and feature additional space for new items from the public, a release said.
Anyone interested in donating money to fund the project should visit the Get Outdoors Nevada website.
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A suspected prowler was reported in downtown Simcoe this week.
A householder on Union Street noticed a light shining into the home around 3 a.m. Thursday. They looked outside and saw a man standing there with a light mounted on his head.
The man was wearing a light-coloured jacket and was carrying a backpack. He was last seen heading south on Talbot Street North.
Norfolk OPP are investigating.
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HARTSELLE, Ala. (AP) - The owner of a Morgan County dog boarding business has been arrested after authorities said they found dead dogs in her business.
WAAY-TV reports 26-year-old Alexandria Holland faces five counts of aggravated cruelty to an animal. Bond was set at $12,500. It was unknown if she has an attorney.
The charges stem from an incident in November, when Morgan County deputies responded to a complaint at Holland's business, Dog House of Alabama. Deputies said they found three dead dogs that appeared to have starved to death. Three other dogs were alive and taken by animal control officers.
Three days after finding the dogs at the business, animal control officers went to Holland's home and found two "extremely emaciated" Doberman pinschers. The dogs had severe parasite and worm infestations.
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VATICAN CITY (AP) — The key whistleblower in Chile's clerical sex abuse scandal has arrived in Rome for an audience with Pope Francis and says he will urge him to get rid of the "toxic" bishops and cardinals who have defamed and discredited abuse survivors around the world.
In an interview Tuesday in St. Peter's Square, Juan Carlos Cruz said he was honored that the pope wanted to personally apologize for having himself discredited victims. But he said he wanted to also hear Francis' explanation for having seemingly not realized that victims had accused a bishop of covering up for their abuser.
Cruz said: "He's not a pope from Ukraine. He's from Buenos Aires. ... So it's really difficult to understand that this was an unknown. But I want to hear him."
A group of Red Cross volunteers from Oregon including the Central Oregon area are on their way to help those who have been displaced by the possible breaching of the Oroville Dam in Northern California. Nearly 200 thousand people are expected to be out of their homes for the next 2 weeks as efforts are underway to make repairs to the dam and the emergency spillway. 16 volunteers will help at the various shelters and to deliver food and other services as needed. To make a donation to help those affected go online to www.redcross.org .
WASHINGTON — Sen. Bernie Sanders took to the Senate floor Wednesday to condemn the suspect in the GOP baseball practice shooting whom the Vermont senator said “apparently volunteered” for his presidential campaign.
Federal law enforcement sources have identified to CNN the alleged shooter as James Hodgkinson, 66, of Illinois. The shooting injured House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, congressional staff and Capitol Police — all of whom are expected to recover. President Donald Trump said the alleged shooter succumbed to his injuries.
“I have just been informed that the alleged shooter at the Republican baseball practice is someone who apparently volunteered on my presidential campaign,” Sanders said. “I am sickened by this despicable act. Let me be as clear as I can be: Violence of any kind is unacceptable in our society and I condemn this action in the strongest possible terms. Real change can only come about through nonviolent action, and anything else runs against our most deeply held American values.”
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Four Bridge City High School students were recently honored for their artwork shown in the Houston Livestock School Art Competition. Junior Malaynia Motomura, left, earned Best of Show ribbon while junior Elishka Suchardova and sophomore Hannah Huff earned Gold ribbons and junior Jordan Janis won Special Merit ribbon.
Their art will be on display in the Hayloft Gallery during the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. The quartet also received applications for the School of Gassell and Shreiner University summer art programs.
More than 60 BCHS students entered the competition.
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OKARA-Hundreds of employees of the Livestock Department and other departments observed complete strike and held a rally from the District Livestock Office to the Okara Press Club for regularization of the contractual staff.
The hundreds of employees across wearing arm bandages took out the protest rally and chanted slogans demanding regularisation of the contractual employees of the Supports Services Livestock Farmers (SSLF) and their service structure at the earliest. It was also demanded that the risk allowance already sanctioned in 2015 be given to the employees.
The workers’ leaders delivered speeches in front of OPC and later dispersed peace fully. The hundreds of employees of the civil veterinary dispensary (CVD) of the each union council also participated in the rally and observed strike.
There’s a million things to love about the beach—but one thing we don’t love? Getting stranded on the shore when we’re starving. There’s nothing worse than having to walk 1.3 million miles across scorching hot sand to get a snack when you’re hungry. That means you’re not only gonna need a cute bathing suit, some corkscrew-free wine and a wide-brimmed hat for you trip, but some beach-friendly snacks are also in order.
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VESTAVIA HILLS Ala. (ABC) — One T-rex was so happy to see a rare snowfall last Friday that it couldn’t help but make snow angels and throw snow balls at the neighborhood kids.
The woman inside the inflated T-rex costume was Christi Boston Henderson of Vestavia Hills, Alabama. She, along with her friend and videographer Natasha Bates, decided to enjoy the first snow of the season.
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“I honestly was in awe. That’s the most snow I’ve ever seen in my life,” Henderson, 27, told ABC News. “I made the most of it. I said, ‘This is going to be fun.'”
Henderson had purchased the costume beforehand, as she wore it to attend Dragoncon in Atlanta last September.
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“I had seen a lot of people just kind of be stupid with the T-rex suits. I thought, ‘This is my time to shine,'” she said with a laugh. “I went outside and got in snowball fights with the neighborhood kids. It seemed like a good idea at the time.
“The best part was making people laugh,” Henderson added.
Donald Trump is driving liberals crazy, says Jonathan Freedland, but how worried should they really be? He claims that norms of democracy – such as a free press and the rule of law – have already been undermined by the new president. And, he says, the idea of democracy is falling out of favour with young people across the globe
BRISTOL - The Southern Voice Band headlines the next "Rockin' Out At Rockwell" show.
The city's free concert series continues Aug. 15 with Southern Voice's country music.
The concert series is run by the parks and recreation department. All shows are on Tuesday evenings from 7 to 8:30 at the ampitheater at Rockwell Park.
MADRID (AP) - Spanish officials say police have arrested 39 people in an international operation against a major network that distributed child pornography material via the popular online chat application WhatsApp.
A police statement Tuesday said the network operated some 100 chat groups with 135 identified users in 18 countries in Europe, Central and South America.
The statement said 17 people were arrested in Spain, with other detentions made in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Germany, Guatemala, Italy, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru and Portugal.
The operation was carried out in coordination with Interpol and Europol.
Spanish police said files retrieved contained abusive and brutal treatment of children up to 8 years of age.
Goalkeeper Remi Matthews saves all three of Dunfermline's penalties as Hamilton set up a Scottish Cup quarter-final visit to Rangers. The replay finished 1-1, with Accies prevailing 3-0 on spot-kicks.
Earlier this season, the Pars had three penalties saved in open play in a 3-1 league loss to Dundee United.
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Pizzeria owner faces prison time for failure to report taxes
OLD SAYBROOK, Conn. (AP) — The owner of a Connecticut pizzeria has been sentenced to three months in prison for cheating on his taxes.
Prosecutors say 58-year-old Robert Kehayias, owner of Pizza Works in Old Saybrook, was also sentenced last week to a year of probation for failure to report more than $767,000 in income.
He pleaded guilty in September to filing a false tax return.
Federal prosecutors say Kehayias deposited most of the cash receipts from the restaurant into personal accounts rather than into his business bank account during the 2010 through 2014 tax years. As a result, he failed to pay approximately $343,000 in taxes.
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LAS VEGAS (AP) — A Nevada jury has begun deliberating in a civil lawsuit by a British tourist who blames David Copperfield for injuries he received taking part in a vanishing act in Las Vegas in 2013.
Closing arguments ended Tuesday in the case by Gavin Cox and his wife alleging negligence by Copperfield, the MGM Grand hotel and several business entities.
Cox testified he suffered brain and body injuries in a fall while stagehands urged him and others to run during an illusion that appeared to make up to 13 people disappear onstage and reappear in the theater.
Copperfield testified he never knew of anyone getting hurt during nearly 20 years performing the trick on tour and in Las Vegas.
Cox's lawyers brought in three women who testified they were injured.
The Prime Minister's Office has responded to a petition which seeks to stop the work of attorney Yitzhak Molcho as the special envoy of Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu by saying, "Attorney Yitzhak Molcho is employed by the Prime Minister's Office as a special envoy for political matters, in accordance with a plan formulated and approved by the then deputy attorney general, which includes, among other things, an arrangement to prevent conflict of interest."
A statement by the office noted, "Molcho deals with the most sensitive political issues for the advancement of the interests of the state of Israel, and wins the trust and appreciation of senior political figures in Israel and abroad."
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A person familiar with the situation says the Carolina Panthers and unrestricted free agent slot wide receiver Jarius Wright have agreed on a three-year deal.
The person spoke to The Associated Press Monday on condition of anonymity because the Panthers have not announced the move. Financial terms of the deal were not immediately known.
The 28-year-old Wright has spent all six NFL seasons with the Vikings and is familiar with Panthers offensive co-ordinator Norv Turner, having worked under him in Minnesota.
The 5-foot-10, 191-pound Wright had 18 receptions for 198 yards and two touchdowns last season. His most productive season game in 2014, when he caught 42 passes for 588 yards and two touchdowns.
Police are investigating an "untimely death" after a body was found underneath a railroad bridge in Burlington over the weekend. Police say the man was found on Sunday morning at the base of the Blue Bridge between Burlington and Winooski.
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Age UK Gloucestershire runs four choirs where the emphasis is very much on fun. Choirs sing a wide range of songs including folk, sacred, popular, gospel, light classical and songs from shows. Members are encouraged to suggest songs they would like to sing. There are no auditions, and no musical experience is needed. The only requirement is that members love to sing and can hold a tune. There is always time for a cup of tea or coffee and a chat together; socialising is an important part of choir membership.
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Ramsey signed a minor-league contract with the Astros on Monday which includes an invitation to spring training, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Ramsey, who was selected by the Brewers in last year's Rule 5 draft, spent all of 2017 in the minors, splitting time between Double-A Biloxi and Triple-A Colorado Springs. While he pitched well with the Shuckers, compiling a 3.65 ERA and 58:18 K:BB across 44.1 innings, the 28-year-old struggled mightily at the highest level of the minors, posting an rough 18.56 ERA and 5:4 K:BB across 5.1 innings. He'll get the chance to compete for an Opening Day bullpen gig, though there's a good chance he'll open the season as organizational pitching depth.
The tiny Central American nation of Belize is big on fish. But these days, both fish and fishermen face an uncertain future.
Coastal development, climate change and invasive species have led to a big drop in fish stocks.
To prevent over-fishing, villagers have come up with a novel solution: farming seaweed.
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The rugged wilderness adventure is refreshingly old-fashioned: the kind of movie that makes older film buffs sigh and say, "They don't make 'em like that anymore." A throwback to the days of macho directors like Howard Hawks and John Ford, the picture tells the true story of the wildfire-fighting Granite Mountain Hotshots, and the deadly 2013 Yarnell Hill fire. Josh Brolin, Miles Teller, Taylor Kitsch, Jeff Bridges, Andie MacDowell and Jennifer Connelly play the brave firemen and their family members, in an action-packed, at times tear-jerking eco-disaster tale, as much about the relationships between these people as it is about the specifics of extinguishing a blazing inferno — though there's plenty of the latter as well. "Only the Brave" was a box office disappointment when it came out last fall, getting lost among the Oscar bait and holiday blockbusters. That makes it ripe for discovery now that it's hitting home video.
A blaze on Saddleworth Moor which fire crews have been fighting for more than a week is being treated as arson.
Police say witnesses reported that people were lighting a bonfire on the moorland above Stalybridge, Greater Manchester, on the early evening of Sunday June 24 – about 50 minutes before the first emergency call to raise the alarm.
The fire on land at Buckton Vale, east of Manchester, later led two days later to the evacuation of dozens of homes in the village of Carrbrook as flames threatened to engulf properties and continued to spread as fire crews from across the country, with the assistance of the Army, successfully battled to keep the area safe.
Nobody knows exactly what compelled millions of viewers to tune into Top Chef Charleston, but the ratings suggest they weren't only interested in South Carolina shrimp and garden parties. Unsurprisingly, the highest-rated episode of the season was the Mar. 1 finale, filmed in Mexico.
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Ongoing hot water issues on the campus of the University of Windsor has also forced campus restaurant Mare Nostrum to shut down.
The university announced on Thursday that preliminary results indicated the presence of Legionella bacteria in some campus buildings.
The University continues to work to fix the problem and return normal water service.
In a Facebook posting the restaurant says that they “are working very closely and diligently with the University to resolve the issue so we can get back into the kitchen within the next day or two.”
CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Reds traded right-hander Dylan Floro and a minor league pitcher to the Los Angeles Dodgers for two minor league pitchers on Wednesday.
The Reds also optioned utility player Brandon Dixon to Triple-A Louisville and recalled Tanner Rainey and Cody Reed from Louisville to bolster a depleted bullpen.
The Dodgers sent James Marinan and Anerurys Zabala to the Reds for Floro, Zach Neal and international signing bonus pool space. Marinanwill report to Billings of the rookie-level Pioneer League andZabalato Single-A Dayton.
Floro was 3-2 with a 2.72 earned-run average in 25 relief appearances this season with Cincinnati.
Rainey has no record in five previous stints with the Reds this season. Reed has spent the entire season with the Bats.
Dixon hit .219 with a home run and two runs batted in over 29 games, including 2-for-8 with two RBIs as a pinch-hitter.
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Dallet's new ad accuses Screnock of giving lenient sentences
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The latest television ad by Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Rebecca Dallet accuses her opponent Sauk County Circuit Judge Michael Screnock of giving lenient sentences to a rapist and child predator.
The ad from Dallet, a Milwaukee County circuit judge, was released Monday. Her campaign says it will run statewide through the April 3 election.
Screnock's campaign spokesman Sean Lansing says the ad "plays fast and loose with facts." He notes that Screnock has been endorsed by a majority of Wisconsin sheriffs and the state Fraternal Order of Police.
The ad hits Screnock for never having prosecuted a criminal case and says he should never serve on the Supreme Court. He was a private practice attorney before Gov. Scott Walker appointed him as judge in 2015.
Dallet has been a judge since 2008 and was a prosecutor for 11 years prior to that.
She is backed by liberals in the race while Screnock has support from conservatives.
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The Clark County coroner has identified the 37-year-old man who died earlier this month after a shooting at an east valley apartment complex.
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The Clark County coroner has identified a 37-year-old man who died earlier this month after a shooting at an east valley apartment complex.
Angel Gutierrez was found suffering multiple gunshot wounds Dec. 1 at an apartment complex at 4000 E. Bonanza Road, near Lamb Boulevard.
Gutierrez later died at University Medical Center; the coroner ruled his death a homicide.
Las Vegas police continue to search for the shooter.
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Tyrik Thompson of Hamlet and Ashley Tyler of Rockingham have been named to the Chancellor’s List for the spring semester at Fayetteville State University.
Students who complete at least 12 semester hours and earn a grade-point average of 3.75 or higher are placed on the list.
FSU is the second-oldest public institution in North Carolina. A member of the University of North Carolina system, FSU has more than 6,000 students and offers degrees in more than 60 undergraduate-and graduate-degree programs.
Oscar winner and musician Jared Leto is selling his Hollywood Hills home for $1.999 million. Leto, who fronts the band 30 Seconds to Mars, has a recording studio in the mid-century house, which is on a private street.
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At the request of the city's police chief, city council voted to unanimously reject a request for a liquor permit made on the behalf of the owner of a Pearl Road dance club last month. Police Chief Carl DeForest told council Jan. 23 that the city typically does not stand in the way of business owners seeking to offer liquor to their patrons.
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Damage caused by Wednesday's apartment complex fire in Kensington, England, is likely to largely be covered by reinsurance, according to Protector Forsikring ASA, the insurer for the building. A massive fire at Grenfell Tower, in north Kensington, that began early Wednesday morning killed six and injured more than 70, according to initial news reports.
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Trevor Bauer and the Cleveland Indians take on the Kansas City Royals in an Independence Day showdown at Kauffman Stadium.
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The National Environment Management Authority -NEMA has insisted that its order to close 15 slaughterhouses at the famous Kiamaiko abattoirs will remain in force until they comply with its directive on waste disposal.
The authority on Monday ordered the closure of the abbatoir for allegedly disposing its waste into the Nairobi river.
Traders at the facility however discounted claims of poor hygienic conditions saying the closure will affect their business.
AMES, Iowa -- Iowa State has added Colorado State transfer Prentiss Nixon, a 6-foot-2 guard who averaged a team-high 16.1 points per game as a junior last season for the Rams.
Nixon also hit 152 3-pointers in three seasons at Colorado State. He will sit out next season and be eligible to play in 2019-20, coach Steve Prohm said Tuesday.
The addition of Nixon, even if only for one season, would help bolster the Cyclones in the event that star point guard Lindell Wigginton bolts for the NBA. Wigginton is unlikely to be drafted this spring, but that could change next year if he returns to school and builds on an impressive freshman campaign.
Former Virginia guard-forward Marial Shayok will also sit next season at Iowa State under NCAA transfer rules.
Data storage disruptor Box is quietly on a quest to replace conventional physical storage systems. Yes, we're talking about the same storage hardware and software systems on which enterprises have been spending millions of dollars for decades.
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P(Art)y: Andy Warhol Tribute
Little bit of hip-hop, a little bit of visual arts, tonight’s Andy Warhol tribute p(art)y at honey “pops” with fun. Stop in to the physically and figuratively underground event to catch up-and-coming music from experimental rap group Strictly Hammers, excellent future digital sounds of Lazer Mission, and more, plus the work of over a half dozen artists. Also bring a non-perishable food item to donate! 9 PM. $5. —Paul Cajun
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BUENOS AIRES, Aug 13 (Reuters) - Argentine President Mauricio Macri's preferred candidate was leading former President Cristina Fernandez in Sunday's primary election for a key Senate seat, preliminary official results showed.
With 10.46 percent of polling stations counted for the Senate race in Buenos Aires province, home to nearly 40 percent of the country's electorate, former Education Minister Esteban Bullrich had 37.01 percent of the vote, compared with 31.38 percent for Fernandez. (Reporting by Luc Cohen, Nicolas Misculin and Maximiliano Rizzi; Editing by Chris Reese)
Tennessee's legislature has passed a proposal to exempt Jack Daniel's and other distillers from property tax on whiskey barrels, a fee the company said it hasn't had to pay at least since Prohibition ended eight decades ago.
On Monday, the House voted 78-12 for the bill by Representative David Alexander of Winchester. The Senate previously voted 30-0 for the proposal. The bill heads to Governor Bill Haslam.
Additionally, an opinion by Tennessee Attorney General Herbert Slatery said the state constitution doesn't exempt whiskey barrels from property taxes. The distillers have argued the Tennessee Constitution does shield their barrels from the tax.
A local audit recently deemed Jack Daniel's barrels taxable. A legislative analysis says the tax would cost Jack Daniel's $2.8 million this year.
There's lots to do in Greater Sudbury on the weekend.
Bell Park, featured Snow Day activities, while the Pond Hockey Festival on The Rock is on Ramsey Lake throughout the weekend.
Caruso Club featured Carnevale 2018 family fun day, and a number of activities are being held at the Onaping Falls Winter Carnival all weekend.
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Are you ready for Super Bowl Sunday, New England Patriots fans?
Tom Brady, Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots will try and claim their sixth Lombardi Trophy when they face the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LII on Sunday.
Brady — who was named NFL MVP on Saturday — dropped a short hype video that is sure to raise the heart rate of Patriots fans around the globe.
Take a look:
There is a storm coming #LFG A post shared by Tom Brady (@tombrady) on Feb 3, 2018 at 3:52pm PST
Brady previously has alluded to himself being the storm in an Instagram post before the Patriots faced the Tennessee Titans in the AFC Divisional Round.
But Julian Edelman was not to be outdone by his quarterback, as the injured wide receiver released his own Super Bowl pump-up video before he accepted the MVP award for Brady.
24 hours and counting ⏱#letsgoooooooo #SBLII A post shared by Julian Edelman (@edelman11) on Feb 3, 2018 at 3:35pm PST
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Atty. Gen. Jeff Sessions said Monday that "too much has been read into" President Trump's statement Saturday amid violence at a protest in Charlottesville, Va., related to the removal of a Confederate monument.
Sessions told NBC's "Today" that Trump had "explicitly condemned" violence and that "he totally opposes" the values espoused by white supremacy organizations such as those that launched the protest. Trump had initially referenced violence "on many sides."
An excerpt of the interview was aired Monday.
Sessions said he expects Trump to say more, saying, "I think you'll hear that again today." He noted that the White House had expressly condemned white supremacy-driven violence in a statement Sunday.
Sessions told the network, "I think he will do what is correct. ... Facts have come out in the interim."
Sessions also said that he and FBI officials have a meeting scheduled with Trump on Monday, saying "we're on this case."
A few days ago, FIA crooner Davido, his girlfriend, Chioma took a trip to his state and visited the Ooni of Ife Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi in his palace.
To say that 25 year old David Adeleke is smitten with Chioma his lover would be an understatement! Many times, the BET award recipient has made this known even when there were speculations of publicity stunt.
While seating at the feet of the first class monarch with Chioma a few feet away, the father of two could barely hold himself until he beckoned on his love, Chioma and made introductions.
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Davido has been dating her for a while and the tempo of the romance has refused to diminish.
Just in: Victoria's Secret reigns fragrance in the US market.
According to Influenster, a platform for reviews of beauty products, Victoria's Secret fragrances are talked about more than any other brand. It's most popular scent in Love Spell, with over 15,000 reviews on the site nationwide. From scrolling through, most of the reviews are positive—a great indicator that the $7 product is a must-have.
While reviews matter when online shopping and there is power in numbers, fragrance is a personal purchase. Your natural scents, style and environment play major roles in deciding what will complement you best.
Influenster clearly can't tell you what will smell best on you specifically. However, they are revealing what the people in your state are wearing and talking about just in time for Valentine's Day. After analyzing over 250,000 user-generated reviews, they broke down the most popular scents into a map, so you can see the smells that people are loving, based on where you live.
Linkin Park have been working on new music and they plan to release a new single this week. Last year, Mike Shinoda said they were hoping to do something different with this album. Chester Bennington says the songs they have produced are amazing and is looking forward to the fans hearing what the band has been working on. Elsewhere, Linkin Park recently launched a new app to help fundraise for their disaster relief charity Music for Relief. Fans can opt to add monthly donations to their phone bill and then track how their donation is helping through the app. Linkin Park founded the charity in 2004 after the Indian Ocean tsunami. It has raised more than $9 million since then.
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Fire crews in Big Timber are working to put out a fire at the old Big Timber high school this morning.
Big Timber Volunteer Fire Department Chief Kris Novotny says the fire started at 1 a.m. No one was in the building at the time.
While the fire appeared to threaten surrounding buildings, the fire was contained to the old high school, which is used as a storage space and has been empty since the 80's.
Two neighbors were evacuated, and a few homes have smoke damage.
Currently, all of the surrounding streets are blocked off, including W. 3rd Avenue, W. Fourth Avenue, McLeod Street, and Hooper Street. Crews say those road closures will stay in place for at least a few hours.
Fire officials are still investigating the cause of the fire.
We are receiving reports into our newsroom of a fire at the old high school in Big Timber on 4th Ave.
According to social media reports, fire crews are on scene.
We have a reporter headed to the scene and will bring you more information on Wake Up Montana.
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Republican-led Senate has voted to block an Obama-era regulation that would prevent an estimated 75,000 people with mental disorders from being able to purchase a firearm.
The 57 to 43 vote to revoke the regulation now sends the measure to President Donald Trump, who is expected to sign it.
The Obama administration rule strengthened the federal background check system by requiring the Social Security Administration to include the names of beneficiaries with mental impairments who also have a third party to manage their benefits.
But critics say the rule was too broad and unfairly stigmatized the disabled. With a Republican ally in the White House, the GOP has moved aggressively to rescind several late Obama administration regulations.
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HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Officials are searching for a suspected shooter.
Late Wednesday night, police officers were called to a home on Wiconisco Street in Harrisburg.
Officers say a man was shot, sitting on his porch.
That man, who has not been identified, was taken to the hospital.
No word on the victim’s condition or on a motive for the shooting.
At this time, no information about a possible suspect has been released.
Since it started operating in October, A2X Markets’ biggest breakthrough for secondary listings came one Monday in April.
That was when shares in Sanlam, the largest SA-based insurer, began trading on the fledgling bourse, adding to the R166bn company’s primary listing on the JSE.
A2X CEO Kevin Brady is hoping more big fish will follow.
"We aim to list as many companies as possible with a mix of Top 40, Top 100 and other companies," Brady, a former head of equity trading at Investec, said in an e-mailed response to questions. "We would like to get high single-digit market share within two to three years."
A2X is aiming to eat some of the JSE’s lunch by attracting brokerages with transacting costs about 50% lower than its giant rival, while secondary listings come at no expense to companies that join the bourse.
The exchange is also seeking a technological edge, using the same trading and surveillance technology as London’s independent Acquis Exchange.
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NORFOLK, Va - A huge cast, stunning costumes, intricate choreography, and a dramatic musical soundtrack - That's the Virginia International Tattoo.”
We get a preview with Ross McCrindle of the Scots Guards, the Tattoo’s Pipe Major, and Ross McCrindle, the Tattoo’s Pipe Major from the British Army.
Learn more about the Virginia International Tattoo, April 26-29, at VAFEST.ORG or call (757) 282-2822.
March 31 SBI Holdings Inc:
* Says its unit SBI AXES, will fully acquire 3 other units including SBI Social Lending Co Ltd, SBI Remit Co Ltd and SBI Business Solution Co Ltd on April 18
* Says SBI AXES will change company name into SBI FinTech Solutions Co Ltd on July 1
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Live updates: State of emergency as Christchurch Port Hills fire worsens, prompts more evacuations
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New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected a plea by AIADMK General Secretary V.K. Sasikala seeking more time to surrender after it upheld her conviction in a disproportionate assets case by a trial court.
A bench headed by Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose declined the plea as senior counsel K.T.S. Tulsi mentioned it before the court.
The apex court on Tuesday while holding Sasikala and two others guilty of amassing disproportionate assets had directed her to surrender to the trial court forthwith to undergo her remaining sentence.
Boise, (ID) - Finally.
It appears the 11th time is the charm. Former Green Bay Packer and Idaho Vandal, Jerry Kramer has been voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
It's probably the most famous block in one of the most famous games in NFL history. The Ice Bowl. Quarterback Bart Starr follows Right Guard Jerry Kramer into the end zone to win the NFL Championship.
But Jerry Kramer's resume is more than just one block.
He won five NFL titles, a member of the 1960's All-Decade team and a member of the NFL's 50th Anniversary team.
Somewhere Jerry's legendary coach Vince Lombardi is saying; it's about time. Lombardi called Kramer one of the best right guards in football.
Not bad for a kid from Sandpoint High School, who went on to star at the University of Idaho.
It's said, the more pain you have to endure on your journey, the sweeter the arrival at your destination. All good things are worth waiting for and worth fighting for.
Congratulations Jerry Kramer.
LAPLACE, La. (AP) — Authorities say a Louisiana man and his 4-year-old daughter were fatally shot as they returned home with groceries.
News outlets cite a release from St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff Mike Tregre that says a gunman emerged from the darkness and fired multiple shots as the man carried his child and the groceries up the stairs of their apartment complex Tuesday night.
The 4-year-old girl died Tuesday night at a LaPlace hospital. Her father was airlifted to a New Orleans hospital, where he died overnight.
No identities have been released. No information on a possible motive has been reported.
Hear from WVU running back Justin Crawford, who ripped off a 51 yard touchdown run in Saturday’s spring game. After rushing for nearly 1200 yards last season, Crawford is ready to lead the running backs and be a cog in an offense that will feature many new personnel in 2017.
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After one prank already went wrong, another was on the horizon of David Dorbik's thought process. After ruining one of his friend's walls in their bedroom, he thought it proper to fix it up while they're away on vacay. While at first, this may sound genuine and serious, it's not because WHA-BAM! A huge, neon-colored self-portrait on the wall next to their bed. What a lovely sight to wake up to every day!
IRVING – A registered sex offender who is accused of making lewd comments to young girls has been arrested by Irving Police.
Kenneth Dewayne Roblez was seen on a Grapevine Target’s surveillance video where he was believed to have approached a 9-year-old girl and made comments to a mother of an 11-year-old about sexual conduct.
The 38-year-old was arrested in the 3500 block of North Beltline Road for an outstanding warrant on Friday afternoon.
Police identified Roblez from a Grapevine police bulletin.
WASHINGTON (WCMH) — Spending a year in space not only changes your outlook, it could change some of your genes.
NASA has learned astronaut Scott Kelly and his identical twin– astronaut Mark Kelly– are no longer genetically the same.
This was revealed in preliminary results from the space agency’s twins study, according to CNN.
According to researchers, 7 percent of Scott’s genes did not return to normal after his return to Earth two years ago.
They believe some of the gene mutations could have been caused by the stresses of space travel.
The twins study helps NASA gain insight into what happens to the human body in space beyond the usual six-months on the International Space Station.
NASA says research like this is needed before astronauts are sent on journeys like a planned three-year mission to Mars.
After ABC halted production on Bachelor in Paradise to launch an investigation into allegations of misconduct, one of the two castmembers at the center of the incident is going public. . . .
News broke Sunday that producer Warner Horizon Television had suspended production on the upcoming fourth season of the Bachelor spinoff, which is currently slated to bow Aug. 8 on ABC. After "allegations of misconduct" on the show's Mexico set, Warners halted filming and opened an internal investigation that remains ongoing.
The incident is said to involve a sexual encounter between two castmembers who had been drinking, Olympios and DeMario Jackson.
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With 2017 upon us, there is certainly one New Year's resolution on the list for former Baltimore Orioles and New York Yankees pitcher, Mike Mussina, and that is to get elected into the Hall of Fame. Mussina had been one of the most consistent pitchers in the American League between the years of 1991-2008 and has built up a resume many believe to be Hall of Fame worthy.
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After being rescheduled several weeks ago due to extreme weather, this year’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade took place on a sunny Sunday.
The dog show featured contestants of all breeds, shapes and sizes from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., ahead of the parade, which began at King and St. Asaph streets at 1:30 p.m. The parade was organized and brought to fruition by the Ballyshaners.
Click through the photos for scenes of Sunday’s Irish festivities.
Australian PM mocks Trump over "Russian guy" at media party
MELBOURNE, June 15 Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has made fun of U.S. President Donald Trump and alluded to his ties with Russia, according to a leaked tape of an off-the-record media event.
Civil War historian to speak at Sandy Springs Kiwanis Club meeting
Civil War historian Stephen Davis will discuss and sign his book “A Long and Bloody Task” at the Jan. 16 meeting of the Sandy Springs Kiwanis Club.
The book is about the Union Army’s series of battles through north Georgia to seize Atlanta during the Civil War.
The Kiwanis Club meets Jan. 16, 11:45 a.m., at the 5 Seasons Brewing Company in the Prado, 5600 Roswell Road. For more information, see sskiwanis.portalbuzz.com.
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Tory Lanez is allergic to rest — literally. As we welcomed-in 2017, the Toronto artist ushered in 2 new mixtapes for the masses. He packed in a double of auto-tuned flavor mixed with his own harmonious sounds.
READ: Meek Mill Finally Delivers ‘DC4′ Featuring Don Q, Nicki Minaj, Tory Lanez, Quavo & More
On The New Toronto 2, Rick Ross and A$AP Ferg make cameos, while Cash Money crooner Jacquees makes an appearance on Chixtape 4. Lanez previously released The New Toronto and Chixtape 3 in past years.
READ: Tory Lanez Responds To Travis Scott Comparisons Over “Litty” Feature
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars have signed Tommy Bohanon, giving them a fullback on their roster for the first time in three years.
The Jaguars, who are expected to be more committed to the ground game under new coach Doug Marrone, opted not to carry a blocking back the past two seasons. They instead used tight ends and extra linemen in short-yardage and goal-line situations.
Jacksonville also signed receiver Larry Pinkard on Monday, the first day of the team’s offseason program.
Bohanon was a seventh-round pick by the New York Jets in 2013. He started 14 games in three seasons with the Jets, totaling 20 carries for 67 yards and 17 receptions for 155 yards.
Pinkard signed as an undrafted rookie with Green Bay in 2015.
State lawmakers are looking to give more teeth to state law when it comes to threats against schools.
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The Sanchez family has run their business, the Stop-N-Stop food store, in Denver near the I-70 viaduct for over 30 years but are moving soon as part of the Central 70 project. The business is seen here March 23, 2017.
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FRANKFURT Prosecutors in the German city of Cologne are cooperating with Dutch authorities investigating tax fraud and money laundering, a spokesman for the prosecutor's office said on Friday.
"We have launched an investigation against clients of a bank," the spokesman said, declining to identify the lender.
Credit Suisse, Switzerland's second biggest bank, said earlier on Friday local authorities in Amsterdam, Paris and London had visited its offices concerning client tax matters, adding that it was cooperating with the probe.
The Dutch office for financial crimes (FIOD) said on Friday the coordinated raids had been prompted by a tip-off about 55,000 suspect accounts of a Swiss bank.
(Reporting by Matthias Inverardi, writing by Edward Taylor; Editing by Gareth Jones)
RICHMOND, Va. — An appeals court has upheld the conviction of a former Virginia police officer who was sentenced to 2 1/2 years in prison for fatally shooting an unarmed black teenager suspected of shoplifting.
The Court of Appeals of Virginia on Tuesday unanimously affirmed the voluntary manslaughter conviction of Stephen Rankin in the 2015 shooting of William Chapman II.
Prosecutors alleged that Rankin — a white police officer in Portsmouth — killed the 18-year-old Chapman “willfully, deliberately and with premeditation” outside a Walmart.
Most witnesses said Chapman had his hands up, although some said he was combative.
Rankin was fired from his job after being indicted. After he was sentenced in 2016, Rankin said he was deeply sorry and never meant to hurt anyone.
OAKLAND, Calif. -- Right-hander Kendall Graveman has been placed on the 10-day disabled list by the Oakland Athletics with a strained right shoulder.
Graveman started Opening Day in place of the injured Sonny Gray and began the season 2-0 with a 2.00 ERA in his first three starts. But he exited after just five innings and 74 pitches Friday against Houston, and manager Bob Melvin said afterward the pitcher couldn't get loose. Both Melvin and Graveman expected he would make his next start.
Instead, it's yet another key player down for the injury-plagued A's.
Oakland recalled catcher Bruce Maxwell from Triple-A Nashville on Monday to take Graveman's roster spot.
The A's were set to begin a series at home with Texas on Monday night after the series finale against the Astros was rained out Sunday.
An influential Iraqi Shiite cleric is urging his fighters to hand state-issued weapons back to the government following the declaration of victory against the Islamic State group.
Muqtada al-Sadr also called on his forces to hand some of the territory they control to other branches of Iraq's security forces, but said his men would remain as protectors of a holy Shiite shrine in Samarra, north of Baghdad.
Al-Sadr's speech was broadcast on Iraq television on Monday.
Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi declared victory over IS in a national address on Saturday evening, after Iraqi forces cleared the last IS strongholds from Iraq's western desert.
Al-Sadr's fighters took up arms against IS in the summer of 2014 after the fall of Mosul and are officially part of the government-sanctioned Popular Mobilization Forces.
Bohra Community members are returning to their countries on culmination of their annual congression reported Radio Pakistan.
According to ISPR, over twenty-one thousand foreigners including about twelve thousand Indians participated in the event which was organised during Muharram in Karachi after a gap of twenty one years.
The Indian citizens moving by road through Wahga border Gate, appreciated the peaceful environment and hospitality extended to them during their stay in Pakistan.
The case against a Zeeland man accused of an armed robbery in Douglas will continue.
Matthew Wayne Kimber, 37, of Zeeland was bound over to Allegan County Circuit Court Thursday, June 8, after he waived his right to a preliminary hearing.
At the hearing, police and prosecutors would have had to show a judge there was enough evidence Kimber was the man who allegedly told a manager at Lakeshore Convenience he had a gun and demanded money April 7. Kimber, who was arrested April 19 in Holland, has pleaded not guilty to one count of armed robbery.
Judge William A. Baillargeon accepted the waiver and bound Kimber over to Allegan County Circuit Court where the case will continue.
Former Minister of Aviation,Femi Fani-Kayode has vowed to respond vigorously as soon as he gets the court papers from Rotimi Amaechi’s lawyer.
Minister of Transportation, Amaechi had in a letter by his lawyer demanded a retraction of statements linking him to the $43m haul at Ikoyi.
Responding to the threat, Fani-Kayode said through his aide Jude Ndukwe: “We have been inundated with calls concerning about a threat by Rotimi Amaechi to sue Chief Fani-Kayode for defamation over the 43 million USD issue.
“We are not any sleep over this matter. We have not received any court processes or letters from Ameachi but when we do so our lawyers will respond vigorously and appropriately. ..”
South Sydney say Greg Inglis remains in good spirits as the investigation into Saturday's alleged racial slur against the NRL superstar continues.
Rabbitohs players have rallied around Inglis in the days after the team's loss to Penrith, where he and Souths officials lodged a complaint against an unknown member of the crowd who the centre claims called him a "black dog".
"Greg has been great. He's not kicked a fuss up, he's not said too much about it, it's not causing a distraction among the team. Greg himself is fine," Souths captain Sam Burgess said on Tuesday.
WINNIPEG, MB. — A recall over E. coli contaminated flour is being expanded by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
In all, 16 types of packaged flour have been recalled under the brand names Robin Hood and Creative Baker.
They were made by a company called Ardent Mills in Saskatchewan.
Illnesses from flour have been reported, though the CFIA says no cases from this recall have been confirmed.
The affected product, which includes bleached and unbleached all-purpose flour, blending flour, bread flour, and bread and roll mix, was distributed across Canada.
It was originally recalled on April 12th, but has been expanded several times.
You can read the full details from the CFIA here.
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March 29 Omega Healthcare Investors Inc:
* Omega Healthcare Investors announces redemption of its outstanding 5.875% senior notes due 2024
* Omega Healthcare - will redeem outstanding notes at a redemption price of 102.938% of their principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest
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South Korea's special prosecutor's office said Wednesday it had expanded charges against Samsung Group chief Jay Y. Lee to include hiding the proceeds of a criminal act before it decided to seek a warrant for his arrest for a second time.
The decision to add extra charges, which included hiding assets overseas, was made after a Seoul court denied prosecutors' first attempt to secure an arrest warrant for Lee last month, a spokesman for the special prosecutor's office said.
South Korea's special prosecutor has focused on Samsung Group's relationship with Park, accusing Lee in his capacity as Samsung chief of pledging 43 billion won ($37.7 million) to a business and organisations backed by Park's friend, Choi Soon-sil, in exchange for support of a 2015 merger of two Samsung companies.
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By all means defend what you believe in today but don’t go further than that and try to persuade other people to adopt your cause as their own. Never forget that they are as entitled to their perspective as you are to yours.
Deshhit: Watch what External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said during her address at SCO
This is a segment of Zee News which brings to you latest updates. Watch what External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said during her address at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).
Astros fans play biggest game of catch after woman drops her hat into crowd When a Houston Astros fan dropped her hat from the seventh floor of a parking garage, she probably assumed it was gone forever. Luckily, Astros fans take care of each...
With Yanks poised to finish 'Stros, it feels like a pinstripe-friendly October After a truly sweet three-game sweep at the Stadium, the New York Yankees stand one win away from the World Series — with the momentum all on their side. They...
PRAGUE, April 6 The Czech central bank (CNB) ended its intervention regime keeping the crown on the weak side of 27 per euro on Thursday, allowing the currency to float to stronger levels.
Investors have bet billions of euros that the crown will strengthen after the end of the currency cap which had been in place since November 2013 to help revive inflation.
The bank reiterated it would be ready to step into the market if it needed to smooth currency swings.
The bank said Governor Jiri Rusnok will hold a news conference to discuss the decision at 2.15 pm. (1215 GMT).
(Reporting by Jan Lopatka; Editing by Jason Hovet)
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Juventus to let Howedes go?
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Juventus might not activate their option to buy on Benedikt Howedes if his injury problems don’t clear up, it’s reported.
He arrived on loan from Schalke 04 for €3.5m with obligation to buy for another €13m if he puts together 25 competitive appearances this season.
However, Howedes is yet to receive his Juve debut, having suffered from a thigh strain that’ll keep him out for at least another couple of weeks.
Now Mediaset Premium suggest the club is hedging its bets and looking towards Stefan de Vrij, who has still not signed a new contract with Lazio.
His current deal is due to expire at the end of the season, so Lazio could accept a €20m proposal in January.
As Nigerian joins millions of others across the globe to celebrate the new year, President Muhammadu Buhari, has been charged to provide quality and effective leadership for the benefit of all Nigerians in 2017. Pro-democracy group, The Nigerian Wailers made this call in its new year message, even as it urged Nigerians to be hopeful in 2017.
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President Trump shared a warm embrace with a child who was in attendance at the "Right to Try Act" signing.
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Neal (hand) will suit up for Friday's contest against Dallas, Sean Shapiro of NHL.com reports.
There was growing optimism all week that Neal would take part in Vegas' inaugural game and now it's official. The right winger will play alongside Cody Eakin and David Perron on the second line tonight. The 30-year-old should provide the Golden Knights with plenty of leadership and offense all season.
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Mount Maunganui (New Zealand): Australia skipper Jason Sangha won the toss and elected to bat first against India in the final of the ICC U-19 World Cup here at the Bay Oval on Saturday.
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Both teams remained unchanged from the last game. In a group stage encounter, India thrashed the Aussies by 100 runs earlier in the competition.
Teams: India U-19: Prithvi Shaw (captain), Manjot Kalra, Shubman Gill, Harvik Desai(wk), Riyan Parag, Abhishek Sharma, Anukul Roy, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Shivam Mavi, Shiva Singh, Ishan Porel Australia U-19: Jack Edwards, Max Bryant, Jason Sangha(captain), Jonathan Merlo, Param Uppal, Nathan McSweeney, Will Sutherland, Baxter J Holt(wk), Zak Evans, Ryan Hadley, Lloyd Pope
In this episode: Brian Campbell and Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal preview Saturday's Bellator World Grand Prix heavyweight tournament matchup between MMA legends Fedor Emelianenko and Frank Mir. Lawal also updates the latest ahead of his May 12 tournament bout against Ryan Bader. In addition, the guys play UFC matchmaker for an overly crowded lightweight division and call out the powers that be for not yet taking any disciplinary action against Conor McGregor following the melee he caused at UFC 223.
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He’s wanted out several outstanding warrants and he’s the subject of this week’s #WantedWednesday.
Midland Police are asking for your help finding 42-year-old Dennis Lee Beebe.
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Beebe is 5’7” and weighs around 165 pounds.
He has five outstanding warrants out of Midland County with various original charges including fraud and larceny from a building.
If you have any information on his whereabouts, call the Midland Police Department at (989) 839-4713.
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Valentine had dragged his supposed dad, Oscar, to a DNA test centre in Britain after his mother informed him a month ago that the man who had brought him up for the last 32 years may not actually be his dad.
As a doting father, Oscar had brought Valentine to England from Nigeria and put him through school.
When the result of the DNA test was read to him, Oscar wailed in agony as the results said there was “no per cent chance” he and Valentine were father and son.
Oscar wailed in despair as he asked: “He’s not my son?”
Valentine was speechless.
A middle aged Nigerian man has discovered that a young man he raised from birth and who is now 32 years old is not his biological son, after all.The Nigerian man who resides in the United Kingdom, Mr. Oscar, was forced to arrange for a DNA test to determine the paternity of his erstwhile son, Valentine, when his wife allegedly told their presumed son that Oscar was not likely to be Valentine’s biological fathe
Two years after his debut film Hero hit the screens, Sooraj Pancholi has signed his third film. His next is going to be an action comedy which Prabhudeva will direct. We were the first ones to tell you about the development over a month back.
Hero didn't work and the actor was still picking and choosing the best scripts from whatever he was being offered. Among the ones that he liked but didn't take off, included a film with Remo D Souza starring Ajay Devgn. And then there is also Haifz which goes on floors this Eid.
But now, looks like things are on the move again. His second film will be produced by Bhushan Kumar and Prashant Gunjalkar. Although Sooraj got to display his action skills in Hero, this time, he will get to tickle the audience's funny bone as well. The film with Prabhu goes on floors this September.
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ELKINS, W.Va. — The air in Elkins Town Square will be filled with the aroma of wild leeks Saturday afternoon.
The 10th annual Ramps & Rail Festival will take place from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the Elkins Depot Welcome Center and feature entertainment, activities and cuisine. This year’s event will showcase nearly 55 vendors preparing ramp-based food stuffs and selling ramp-based products and crafts.
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The secret is out and Hoda Kotb fans can't help but feel the joy.
Monday morning was a big morning for the Today show co-anchor who returned to work after a maternity leave. Before she could get back to the daily segments, however, there was one topic that had to be discussed.
We want to know even more about her daughter Haley Joy.
"I started the application process in the fall and they said, ‘We can't make any promises. We wish you good luck. Wait wisely,'" Hoda recalled to E! News from Studio 1A. "I lived my life but in my journal every night I scribbled ‘Please God, if you can…'"
As morning show viewers know today, Hoda received her wish when she met Haley on Valentine's Day.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Numbers Midday' game
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday afternoon's drawing of the New York Lottery's "Numbers Midday" game were:
3-5-5, Lucky Sum: 13
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Friends and family of Luka Gordic are hoping for justice this morning, with the verdict in the case of three people charged in his death set to come down today.
About British Red Cross Carers Support Group - Aberaeron
This Carers Support Group, run by the British Red Cross Ceredigion Carers Support Service, allows unpaid carers to meet others in similar circumstances and to share experiences and information in a relaxed setting. The Service's Support Worker for the area is always present and there are occasional guest speakers.
President Trump hosted lawmakers from both parties to discuss gun policy and school safety on Wednesday. During the freewheeling meeting, Trump appeared to support a number of conflicting measures and showed naivete about the legislative process. NPR journalists have annotated a transcript of the exchange, adding context and analysis.
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Turkish police stand guard on a road leading to the Reina nightclub by the Bosphorus, which was attacked by a gunman, in Istanbul, Jan. 1, 2017. An hour into the new year and shocked first responders were counting bodies in a nightclub on the coast of Istanbul's Bosphorus.
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Daryl Murphy’s first-half double set up an intriguing World Cup qualification trip to Wales as the Republic of Ireland eased past Moldova 2-0.
The Nottingham Forest striker marked his 30th senior cap with his second and third goals for his country on a night when victory was the only option if Ireland were to keep their hopes of emerging from Group D alive.
They now head to Cardiff on Monday having to beat Chris Coleman’s Euro 2016 semi-finalists, who are ranked 21 places above them by FIFA, to stand a chance of progressing from a wide-open group.
Residents of Liege in Belgium came to the scene of a deadly shooting on tuesday, in which two policemen and a bystander were killed, to bring flowers, candles, toys and messages in a tribute to the victims.
The gunman, who was also killed, has been named by Belgian media as Benjamin Herman and Police officials say they are treating the attack as terror related.
The authorities say they also suspect him of the murder of a former associate found dead at his home.
Belgian media are criticising the authorities over why the shooter, a former prison inmate and believed to have been radicalised in jail, was let out for a day, an act which in turn resulted in the tragedy.
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ROCK TAVERN, N.Y. (AP) — Every Oscar fist-pumped or tearfully cradled by Academy Award winners is first cast, buffed and fussed over at a foundry far from Hollywood.
Workers at the Polich Tallix (POH'-lich TAH'-liks) foundry north of New York City spent the last several months making 60 identical Oscars for the Feb. 26 awards.
The foundry, in its second year of making the awards, has tweaked the look of the stylized knight to something closer to the statuettes first handed out in 1929.
Each of the statuettes is 13½ inches tall with the same distinctive Art Deco features polished to a mirror finish. Each glossy black base lacks only a winner's nameplate, which is added after the ceremony.
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Malika Haqq was missing from tonight's final - despite the rest of her ex-housemates being present.
However host Emma Willis insisted that she would be turning up - eventually - as she revealed the reason why.
This evening, India Willoughby , Rachel Johnson, Maggie Oliver , Andrew Brady, Jonny Mitchell , Daniel O'Reilly, Genuwine, Ashley James and Amanda Barrie had all turned up to watch the winner crowned.
Yet the Kardashians star was "running on LA time" and was being fashionably late.
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• A report on air pollution muddled the World Health Organization’s guideline mean annual levels for PM10 and PM2.5 (particles with diameters of 10 or 2.5 micrometres or less), saying that they were 10g/m3 and 20g/m3 respectively. That should have said 20 micrograms/m3 and 10 micrograms/m3 respectively (Tests show air pollution is worse in classrooms than on London streets, 25 May, page 8).
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LAGOS, March 30 MTN has made a payment of 30 billion naira ($98 million) to the Nigerian government in part settlement of a 330 billion naira fine imposed on the telecoms group for not disconnecting unregistered SIM cards, an MTN source told Reuters on Thursday.
Africa's largest telecoms company has already paid 80 billion naira of the total amount owed, the source said. The fine is due for payment in six instalments over three years, MTN has said. ($1 = 305.45 naira) (Reporting by Chijioke Ohuocha; Editing by David Goodman)
Every Valentine's Day needs a soundtrack, whether you've got reservations for a special dinner, are spending the night in or just hanging out with Pal-entines. Here's a playlist with a little something for everyone - even those who hate Cupid's favorite day.
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While absentee ballots are to be counted, Conor Lamb still holds a lead over Saccone. DCCC Chairman Ben Ray Lujan joined Dana to weigh in on the closely contested PA-18 special election.
The Killers performed an adrenalized version of the Smiths‘ “This Charming Man” Sunday at KROQ’s Almost Acoustic Christmas – a winking allusion to Morrissey, who
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Welcome, a day late, to 2017.
Did you spend the new year period in an alcoholic fog and fail to hit your recommended daily intake of Premier League football?
Not to worry, because here's everything you need to know about what went on in the top flight over the past few days:
Whose stock is rising?
Paul Pogba
Perhaps Zlatan Ibrahimovic was correct with his suggested that Pogba struggled earlier this season because he was trying too hard to justify his world record transfer fee.
Whatever the reason, Pogba looked a shadow of his former Juventus and France self in the opening months of the campaign. However, December has seen a different man emerge.
CHICAGO — The mayors of Chicago and Washington are making a friendly wager on the outcome of the National League Division Series between the Cubs and the Nationals.
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel said Friday that he's wagering beer, sausage and steaks. Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser is betting beer and half-smokes.
The losing mayor also will make a donation to hurricane relief efforts in Puerto Rico.
Bowser says she's looking forward "to enjoying some of Chicago's most delicious treats." Emanuel says there's no doubt last year's World Series champion Cubs will "take the series."
The first game of the series is Friday night in Washington.
WELLINGTON, April 28 New Zealand business sentiment was largely unchanged in April, as gains in agriculture and construction were offset by less confidence in retailing and manufacturing, an ANZ Bank survey showed on Friday.
The survey's headline measure showed a net 11.0 percent of respondents expected the economy to improve over the year ahead. It compared with an optimism level of 11.3 percent in the previous poll.
A net 37.7 percent of respondents expected their own businesses to grow in the next 12 months, down from 38.8 percent last month. (Reporting by Charlotte Greenfield; Editing by Clarence Fernandez)
Shellie Murdaugh/For Bluffton Today Queen Quet, left, explains to Zadie Reeves and Sandra Davis the way to greet her as a member of the Gullah/Geechee Nation. Shellie Murdaugh/For Bluffton Today Sylvia Bovian of Sheldon is one of the first to sign the visitors book at the center.
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NEW YORK- Harvey Weinstein has been indicted on rape and criminal sex act charges in New York City.
Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr. announced the indictment Wednesday. He says it brings the former movie mogul “another step closer to accountability.”
The indictment came hours after Weinstein’s lawyers said he’d decided not to testify before the grand jury. They said there wasn’t enough time to prepare because he learned the specific charges and the accusers’ identities only after turning himself in Friday.
Weinstein’s lawyers also said “political pressure” on the DA made an indictment unavoidable.
They declined to comment further on the indictment.
Weinstein faces rape and criminal sex act charges involving two women in New York. The 66-year-old has consistently denied all allegations of nonconsensual sex.
Continuing coverage.
Abdullah (neck) may have been healthy enough to play in Sunday's 24-21 win over the Buccaneers, MLive.com's Kyle Meinke reports.
A limited practice participant throughout the week, Abdullah seemingly was on track to return but instead found his name on the inactive list for a second straight week. While there's been some talk that he essentially was a healthy scratch, Lions head coach Jim Caldwell suggested after the game that Abdullah's neck injury played a part in his absence. Caldwell also hinted that Abdullah will be back in the game plan in the coming weeks, though the extent of his role wasn't specified. The Lions mostly relied on Theo Riddick (16 touches) in Sunday's win, but Tion Green (five) and Zach Zenner (two) also chipped in. Abdullah is averaging just 3.4 yards per carry and 5.1 yards per target this season.
Five dozen Arizona elk recently traveled to the Tomblin Wildlife Management Area in a partnership with the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources. Wildlife managers and volunteers used helicopters, trucks and net-loaded guns to collect the animals, which were shipped east in livestock trailers. Elk were native to West Virginia, but have not been seen here in 150 years. The goal of the reintroduction is to increase tourism through hunting.
4:15 Cooper sworn in as governor minutes after midnight Pause
1:02 Exploring Eno River State Park in the New Year
2:18 Tar Heel of the Year: John Kane’s vision continues to transform Raleigh
1:00 Cam Newton after season-ending loss: I need a rest, time away
0:59 Gov. Cooper signs oath of office
14:48 McCrory reflects on his term as North Carolina's governor
11:06 Cooper on HB2: 'Today, the legislature had the chance to do the right thing for NC and they failed'
4:57 HB2 repeal deal - what happened?
1:00 Cam Newton after season-ending loss: I need a rest, time away
Scientists say they are several steps closer to perfecting a method for saving the northern white rhino from extinction.
Writing in the journal Nature Communications, researchers said they have succeeded in creating embryos using frozen northern white rhino sperm and eggs from a southern white rhino.
It is the first time such hybrid embryos have been created, and the scientists from Europe and the United States hope it will provide a pathway to saving the northern white rhino sub-species, of which only two females remain.
It's a question that's being raised again, after a 17-year-old was killed early Sunday morning in Arlington while he attempted to burglarize a car. According to police, the incident happened around 3 a.m., when a 17-year-old man and another 19-year-old man were caught breaking into a truck on French Wood Drive.
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In this April 15, 2013, photograph, a copy of the Jackson Women's Health Organization clinic's State Health Department issued license is displayed at the front desk next to the patient information forms in Mississippi's only abortion clinic, in Jackson, Mississippi. A federal judge on Monday temporarily blocked Mississippi from revoking the license of the state's only abortion clinic, saying the state cannot close the clinic while it still has a federal lawsuit pending to challenge the 2012 law.
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Watch Leigh Halfpenny add to Wales' lead within five minutes of the opening try from Gareth Davies in the 2018 Six Nations against Scotland.
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Sinkhole now fenced off, and Checkers is closed temporarily as officials discuss filling the hole and fixing the problem.
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STERLING, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas chemical plant reopened for business after a fire damaged one building in the complex.
The fire broke out Thursday at the JACAM chemical plant complex near Sterling. No injuries were reported.
Spokeswoman Laura Snyder told The Hutchinson News the rest of the plant was ready to resume operations Monday.
The cause of the fire has not been determined.
The massive building that burned was for manufacturing and storing a type of clay that helps create “drilling mud” used in oil and gas production.
The six employees who worked in the building evacuated safely when the fire started.
Snyder says company officials plan to rebuild the structure at the Sterling site. The building that burned was one of 18 on the site north of Sterling.
The groups want the commitments to be included in the parties’ electoral platforms ahead of the Oct. 1 province-wide vote.
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Bernalillo County authorities say a hiker has been rescued after being lost in the East Mountains for more than a day.
They say the woman in her 60s was taken off the mountains by helicopter Wednesday and taken to a hospital for evaluation.
The name of the woman hasn’t been released, but county sheriff’s officials say she’s tired and dehydrated but otherwise is doing well.
Ghana coach Avram Grant has overlooked Leicester City versatile defender Jeffrey Schlupp for his squad for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations.
The 23-year-old has been excluded from a 26-man provisional squad released by the Israeli gaffer.
Schlupp, capped 13 times by the Black Stars, has suffered the fate for his lack of regular game by at the King Power Stadium.
Defender Baba Rahman, who is playing as a loanee at German Bundesliga side Schalke 04 from English side Chelsea, has been preferred to the Hamburg-born.
Baba's rating in attacking options supported by his recent fine form has compelled the Israeli to expelled the Leicester man.
The former German U19 player earned his maiden Ghana call up in November 2011.
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An inmate at Fulton Reception and Diagnostic Center has died, according to Missouri Department of Corrections officials. Stephen Williams was pronounced dead at 2:19 p.m. Sunday.
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× Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 2:15PM CDT for portions of Livingston, Grundy and Kankakee Counties in Illinois
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Southeastern Grundy County in northeastern Illinois…
Western Kankakee County in northeastern Illinois…
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LAWRENCE TWP., Ohio (WHBC) – The former police chief in Lawrence Township will spend 60 days in jail and do 200 hours of community service for taking nearly $24,000 in township funds for his personal use.
54-year-old Paul Stanley was sentenced on a felony Theft in Office charge.
He pleaded guilty to that charge back in August.
Investigators say he took some 16 withdrawals from the township’s Law Enforcement Trust Fund
He has made restitution.
The HUGE Viva Cape Coral! will be held Saturday from 5 to 10 p.m. on Southeast 47th Terrace, between Coronado Parkway and Southeast 10th Place. Organized by the Southwest Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Fuccillo Kia, the annual event features live music, food and vendors.
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More Hugs by Ken Lo in Breda
Graphic Matters is a biennial graphic design festival in Breda, Netherlands.
This year the "More Hugs by Ken Lo" project was invited to participate in this wonderful festival.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Yango Group Co Ltd:
* SAYS UNIT WINS LAND AUCTION FOR 302.4 MILLION YUAN ($45.70 million) IN NINGBO CITY Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2BTFGaT Further company coverage: ($1 = 6.6168 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
“Whether it’s going to jail, being maligned, being defamed or having tremendous economic loss . . . that’s the hill on which I’m willing to die.”
Mumbai: The mystery around actress Anushka Sharma's role in "Sanju" was unravelled here as director Rajkumar Hirani revealed that her character as a biographer is modelled on himself and Abhijat Joshi, who have co-written the film.
At the film's trailer launch here on Wednesday, Hirani told the media: "To showcase a biopic like this, you have to compress few parts into one. Similarly, Anushka Sharma's character is derived from myself and Abhijat. She is playing a biographer from London, and she comes to India. Sanjay wants her to write a book on him whereas she doesn't want to.
"We were also sceptical at first whether we should do this character or not. So basically she is us, but not as a filmmaker... (as) a biographer."
The actress sports a messy, curly hair avatar in the movie, which talks about the ups and downs in the life of actor Sanjay Dutt. Ranbir Kapoor plays the central character in the film, which will release on June 29.
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Police recovered ammunition among other items from the home of a man who shot and wounded patrons inside an Oklahoma restaurant last week.
The warrant to search the apartment of 28-year-old Alexander Tilghman was issued just more than four hours after police say Tilghman wounded three people about 6:30 p.m. last Thursday at Louie’s On The Lake. A fourth person fell and broke his arm in the chaos after the shooting before Tilghman was fatally shot by two civilians.
The warrant filed Tuesday says 9 millimeter ammunition, notebook writings, a computer, a laptop and cellphones were taken from the apartment.
Police have not said what type of handgun was used by Tilghman, who was certified as an armed security guard.
The Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles, I still can't believe I'm writing this, will be opening the 2018 NFL season Thursday night Sept 6th at Lincoln Financial Field hosting the Minnesota Vikings whom they beat in the NFC Championship game. So tweets Howard Eskin from Sportsradio 94 WIP:
While the Eagles hope to have Carson Wentz back at quarterback, the Vikings come in with their new prize free agent quarterback Kirk Cousins. The Vikings signed the former Washington Redskins to a three year 84 million dollar guaranteed contract which could change the way the NFL and their players do business.
The NFL schedule has not yet been announced but other home games for the Eagles include the Carolina Panthers, Atlanta Falcons, Houston Texans, and Indianapolis Colts along with their division rival New York Giants, Dallas Cowboys and Washington Redskins.
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You might not call yourself an environmentalist (see above), but you do care about things like climate change and the future of human society. You’re likely aware that there are some pretty big threats to both of those things looming in Washington, D.C.
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SALT LAKE CITY -- Gary Gygi of Gygi Capital Management talked on Money Monday about tax returns.
Gygi says it's important to remember that tax return money is your money being returned to you, so if you're getting a high tax refund maybe you should rethink how you file taxes.
Check out the video above for more information.
ROTTERDAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) – A new tourism destination celebrated its grand opening Saturday.
Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara (111th – D) helped host the event.
The Tribes Hill Heritage Center officially opened its doors to the public for the first time Saturday morning.
The Heritage Center in Rotterdam features Native American culture and history with a focus on the history of the Mohawk Valley.
West Game 7 earns TNT NBA's No. 2 audience ever on cable TV
NEW YORK (AP) — Game 7 of the Western Conference finals drew a peak audience of 18 million viewers, making it the second-most watched NBA game in cable TV history.
Golden State's victory over Houston on Monday night to earn a fourth straight trip to the NBA Finals averaged 14.8 million viewers for the TNT telecast, with the peak audience from 11 to 11:15 p.m. EDT. The network says Tuesday that only its coverage of the 2016 West finals Game 7 between the Warriors and Oklahoma City drew a larger audience for an NBA game on cable.
Overall, TNT's 42 live playoff games averaged 4.9 million viewers, the network's most-watched playoffs coverage since 2011.
ESPN averaged 13.3 million viewers for Cleveland's Game 7 victory over Boston on Sunday, its second-best number ever behind only Miami's clinching victory over Boston in 2012.
Nelly entertained the masses at NHL's 2017 Winter Classic, but whatever excitement there was for his performance was immediately killed by Bob Costas.
The NBC broadcaster's introduction of one of St. Louis' favorite sons went horribly wrong Monday.
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What in the world, Bob Costas pic.twitter.com/O2LCpIkF6O — Deadspin (@Deadspin) January 2, 2017
First of all, it's not even hot. This is the Winter Classic. They are playing hockey outside because it is so not-hot in here. It would have at least been tolerable if he said "It's getting cold in here, so keep your clothes on," but even then it wouldn't be enjoyable to listen to.
Nelly is performing at the NHL Winter classic, and Bob Costas’ intro was PAINFUL. — Hardwood Paroxysm (@HPbasketball) January 2, 2017
2017 is already off to a rough start.
I have not in my lifetime seen a more irresponsible political decision than legalization of marijuana. More addictions on the way. More overdoses. More impaired driving. More deaths. More young people that never get the chance to get their lives on track to success due to introduction to drugs before they understand the damage they can do.
Young people need to be encouraged to deal with life with clear heads, not drink or self-medicate when problems confront them. And any talk that legalization will lead to more responsible drug use, or that fewer young people will use drugs, is nonsense.
Sadly, our political leaders are the biggest addicts in our country - addicted to finding new sources of tax revenue no matter the cost. Apparently, drug dealers are now officially running our country.
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LAKE WALES, Fla. (AP) - A Florida sheriff says a teenage boy has beaten another teenager to death with a baseball bat.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd tells WFLA-TV the 16-year-old beat 15-year-old Giovanni Diaz after they went into a wooded area Monday afternoon. He says the boys had gone in the woods presumably to play.
Judd says the 16-year-old told a witness what he did, went home and called 911. The witness found Diaz dead.
The suspect told a deputy that "he whaled on" Diaz and referred to him as a friend.
The teen has three previous battery charges and two were on Diaz. Authorities do not know why he killed the other boy and have no further details.
He had not been charged as of Monday night.
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FILE PHOTO: The headquarters of the European Central Bank (ECB) are illuminated with a giant euro sign at the start of the ''Luminale, light and building'' event in Frankfurt, Germany, March 12, 2016. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach/File Photo
LONDON The European Central Bank has been saying for some time that the current rise in consumer inflation is based primarily on energy and commodities and won't last.
This has kept most policymakers cautious about changing the bank's message of continuing with its asset buying until the end of the year and not considering tightening until afterwards.
Data on Thursday suggested the caution was warranted. As this graphic -- bit.ly/2olmYTG -- shows, the rise in prices in Germany and Spain eased off markedly this month.
Could the euro zone be next?
Euro zone inflation for March will be released on Friday. Reuters polls suggest it will dip year-on-year to 1.8 percent from 2 percent.
But the decline in Spain and Germany was much steeper.
(Reporting and graphic by Jeremy Gaunt)
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Secret Service is warning financial institutions about a type of cyberattack known as jackpotting.
Secret Service officials say the crime involves installing malicious software or hardware at ATMs that force the machines to release large quantities of cash on demand.
They say criminals have been able to find vulnerabilities in financial institutions that operate ATMs, typically stand-alone machines located in pharmacies, big-box retailers and drive-thrus.
The Secret Service says the criminals range from individual actors to international organized crime syndicates.
The Secret Service says authorities have recently obtained credible information about planned jackpotting attacks in the U.S. and have alerted law enforcement and financial institutions.
One fan was said by eyewitnesses to have been knifed outside The Albert Pub next to Anfield just before the 7.45pm kick off.
Merseyside Police confirmed they were investigating reports of a "serious assault".
Violence had erupted on the streets before the Champions League semi final first leg clash.
Shock footage emerged of a brawl outside an O'Neil's pub in Hanover Street which was quickly broken up by police.
Some on Twitter claimed that Roma thugs were the aggressors.
“As soon as I hit it, I knew it had a chance of going out,” Lindor said. “Then after a couple of steps, I was like, ‘No, don’t go foul, please. Just stay fair.’ I started blowing on it a little bit. As soon as it went out, it was just a lot of emotions.
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Students from both Tiverton High School and Cullompton Community College are enjoying the slopes in Montgenevre.
58 youngsters from the two schools headed to the Alps on Friday, December 8 as they have done for the past few years with Nick Hodgson from THS and Jonathon Dovall from CCC.
Mr Hodgson said: “We couldn't have hoped for anything quite like this, there was half a metre when we arrived and it hasn't stopped snowing over the last 24 hours.
“The students have been having an amazing experience - some of them have only seen a few centimetres of snow, here they've seen metres of the stuff. They have literally diving head first into it.”
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April 27 Cloudera Inc
* Cloudera announces pricing of initial public offering, marking its debut as a public company
* Pricing of its initial public offering of 15 million shares of its common stock at a price to public of $15.00 per share. Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Editor's note: This is the fifth part to a column in honor of former TIMES publisher and editor, Jack Beisner, by his son, E. Calvin Beisner.
Morningside is picked sixth in the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) Volleyball Coaches Preseason Poll.
Morningside returns 13 letter winners from a team that posted a 20-15 record last season and finished sixth in the GPAC standings with an 8-8 league mark.
The Mustangs advanced to last year’s NAIA Volleyball National Championship tournament, where they upset seventh-ranked Park 3-2 in pool play to defeat a Pirate team that eventually reached the semifinals of the national tournament.
The Mustangs will open the 2017 campaign at the Hope/Vanguard Summer Slam on Aug. 16-17 in Fullerton, Calif.
Rochdale produce a superb comeback as they score twice in the last five minutes to beat Northampton 2-1 and secure their place in the FA Cup second round.
Ivan Toney's glancing header from Darren Carter's free-kick put the visitors into a fourth-minute lead.
Reuben Noble-Lazarus's smart finish into the top corner levelled, before Olly Lancashire met Michael Rose's cross for a last-minute winner.
Dale face the winner of Wednesday's Aldershot v Portsmouth replay.
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April 3 ROBLON A/S
* REG-ROBLON A/S: ROBLON A/S STRENGTHENS ROBLON INDUSTRIAL FIBER THROUGH ACQUISITIONS AND ESTABLISHMENT IN THE UNITED STATES
* FOR 2016/17, ROBLON EXPECTS THAT REVENUE FROM ACQUISITION OF NEPTCO’S ACTIVITIES WILL MAKE POSITIVE CONTRIBUTION TO GROUP’S REVENUE OF AROUND USD 5 MILLION (ABOUT DKK 35 MILLION)
* ONCE TRANSACTION COSTS RELATING TO THE ACQUISITION HAVE BEEN PAID, THE CONTRIBUTION TO PROFIT FOR 2016/17 IS EXPECTED TO BE MODEST
* SAYS RISE IN REVENUE FROM AROUND DKK 240 MILLION TO DKK 275 MILLION AND CONTINUED PRE-TAX PROFIT OF AROUND DKK 15 MILLION ARE EXPECTED IN 2016/17 FOR CONTINUING OPERATIONS Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
NOT much went right for the Memphis Grizzlies in the first half against the San Antonio Spurs - but at least Marc Gasol provided one highlight. The Spanish-born big man headed home a basket late in the half to leave fans speechless.
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FILE - In this May 22, 2018, file photo, Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro holds up the National Electoral Council certificate declaring him the winner of the presidential election, during a ceremony at CNE headquarters in Caracas, Venezuela. As a meeting last August in the Oval Office to discuss sanctions on Venezuela was concluding, President Donald Trump turned to his top aides and asked an unsettling question: With a fast unraveling Venezuela threatening regional security, why can’t the U.S. just simply invade the troubled country? Ariana Cubillos, File AP Photo
Dozens of American flags at Los Angeles veterans park torched by arsonist
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At least 50 American flags were torched when a container at a Los Angeles-area veterans memorial park was set on fire late Sunday morning.
The container was set up at the park last year to collect worn and torn American flags that needed to be properly retired by the Boy Scouts. The youth organization holds symbolic ceremonies to retire old or damaged flags, which is done in a methodical and “respectful” matter, according to the Boy Scouts.
But investigators with the Los Angeles Fire Department believe an arsonist deliberately set fire to the container at Granada Hills Veterans Park. A suspect has been taken into custody, Fox 11 reported.
Barbara Wright, whose son Ronald set up the container as part of his Eagle Scout Project before joining the Army, told the news station that it was “appalling” to see the burnt flags. Deliberately burning or damaging a flag without the ceremony is considered desecration. – READ MORE
× NYPD: Explosion reported in Manhattan subway; several trains bypassing Times Square, Port Authority
NEW YORK (PIX11) — There has been “some type of explosion” in a Manhattan subway, according to police. There are so far no reports of injuries.
A man with a “possible second device” has been detained in the subway tunnel, sources said. He was described him as “having wires coming out of him.”
Numerous trains are now bypassing Times Square and Port Authority, the MTA says.
The A, C and E trains are being evacuated, according to police.
The NYPD is responding to reports of an explosion of unknown origin at 42nd Street and 8th Ave, #Manhattan. The A, C and E line are being evacuated at this time. Info is preliminary, more when available. pic.twitter.com/7vpNT97iLC — NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) December 11, 2017
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For Many of Iraq's Yazidis, Going Home is Not an Option
DAHUK, Kurdistan Region of Iraq -- When Nadine refused to marry the 25-year-old Islamic State fighter from Yemen, he took her daughter Ronia instead. Right in front of Nadine's eyes, he tore the clothes from her daughter's body. Then he raped the 10-year-old girl.
"Mommy, help me, my little girl cried. Ronia was so young that she didn't even know what sex was," said Nadine, who belongs to the ethno-religious Yazidi minority, sitting in a tent she built herself in the countryside of Dahuk.
It is just one of the countless cruel memories the 32-year-old mother recalls from two years in IS captivity. After Nadine and her four children were kidnapped by IS in August 2014, they stayed with the Yemeni fighter for seven months. He "married" Nadine and her daughter and repeatedly raped both of them. Finally, he sold Nadine, but sadly he decided to keep Ronia.
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There are on the News Herald story from 11 hrs ago, titled Elizabeth Warren: 'Fearless' foe against a charging Donald Trump?. In it, News Herald reports that:
The Massachusetts senator thought she would be tugging President Hillary Clinton to the left. Then Donald Trump won the White House.
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Zayn Malik faces backlash from fans over Beyonce cover
British-Pakistani actor Zayn Malik had earlier this week posted a video on his Twitter showcasing his rendition of a classic Beyonce song.
Zayn, uploading the 'Me, Myself and I' cover hinting at the launch of a new album, posted:
However, he became subjected to immense trolling by Beyonce’s fans who did not approve of Zayn’s version of the song suggesting that the singer has put it to shreds.
Many argued that the cover of 'Me, Myself and I was' destroyed by the 'Pillowtalk' singer.
Prior to this, the 25-year-old singer faced severe backlash for singing Kailash Kher’s Teri Deewani.
Lady Gaga turned heads at a Grammy Awards afterparty on Sunday by using the bash to go public with her new man. The Born This Way hitmaker has reportedly been dating her talent agent, Creative Artists Agency representative Christian Carino, in recent weeks, but their budding romance was only unearthed after Gaga hinted at finding love again during a radio interview with Ryan Seacrest on Thursday.
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Feb 14 Barbie maker Mattel Inc said it entered into a partnership with Alibaba Group Holding Ltd to sell its products through the Chinese e-commerce giant's online marketplace Tmall to expand its reach in China.
Mattel will also be working with Alibaba's A.I. Lab to develop new products, the toymaker said.
Mattel and Alibaba will begin product development immediately, with products set to be available from mid-2017. (Reporting by Sruthi Ramakrishnan in Bengaluru; Editing by Martina D'Couto)
Peter S. Yates, editor and general manager of the Daily News-Record, has selected the newspaper's Leadership Awards Committee members for 2017. The seven-member committee consists of business, education and community leaders who will select one graduating senior from each of the city's and county's public high schools: Harrisonburg, Turner Ashby, Spotswood, Broadway and East Rockingham.
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Bioengineers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign have turned a smartphone into a portable diagnostic laboratory capable of performing a range of spectrum analyses that is currently done using large and expensive stationary machines. The investigators built a smartphone attachment that utilizes the smartphone’s camera to analyze the colorimetric absorption spectrum, fluorescence emission spectrum, and resonant reflection spectrum of a sample placed inside a custom microfluidic cartridge.
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Shrine of Renunciation to open in Assisi
April 17, 2017
Pope Francis has written a letter to Archbishop Domenico Sorrentino of Assisi to mark the May 20 inauguration of the Shrine of Renunciation at the Basilica of Saint Mary of the Angels in Assisi.
The shrine recalls the moment when St. Francis renounced his patrimony, including his clothing, in the bishop’s residence in the presence of his father.
In his letter, Pope Francis recalled his 2013 visit to the Room of Renunciation in the bishop’s residence. The Pope said that the new shrine “reminds the Church that it ought to live in the footsteps of Francis, divesting itself of worldliness and clothing itself in the values of the Gospel.”
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At least 50 Chinese cities have slapped on tougher cooling measures to limit price gains since mid-March, after Beijing's harsh curbs that hiked downpayment ratios for second homes to as much as 80%.
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Cal Ripken Jr. stopped by the ribbon cutting for new athletic fields at Southeast High School, near SE 52nd and Shields in Oklahoma City.
A big name in baseball was in town for a special event Tuesday.
Cal Ripken Jr. stopped by the ribbon cutting for new athletic fields at Southeast High School, near SE 52nd and Shields in Oklahoma City.
News 9’s Alex Cameron emceed the occasion.
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RAMALLAH, Palestinian Territory — The Palestinian president has called the U.S. ambassador to Israel a "son of a dog," in an angry rant against the Trump administration.
In a speech Monday, President Mahmoud Abbas pre-emptively rejected an expected White House peace proposal.
He criticized the U.S. recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital, the American plan to move its embassy to the city and the cutting off of hundreds of millions of dollars in aid to the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees.
He also condemned Ambassador David Friedman's close ties with the West Bank settler movement, describing him as a "son of a dog."
Home | News | General | Israel cancels plan to deport Africans
Israel has shelved plans to deport about 40,000 African refugees, local media reported on Tuesday.
“State officials said during a Supreme Court session that they would not distribute new deportation orders, and that those already distributed would be cancelled.
“The deportation of refugees against their will is no longer being considered as a possibility.
“The Israeli government’s attempts to negotiate with Uganda or Rwanda over receiving deported asylum seekers had failed,’’ it said.
Israel faced fierce criticism from human rights groups for seeking to forcibly deport tens of thousands of mostly African asylum seekers.
Israel has until now classified the refugees, most from Sudan and Eritrea, as illegal immigrants, with asylum applications approved almost only in exceptional cases.
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3 arrested following fight, shooting outside Olympia
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Authorities say three Washington state men were arrested following a fight triggered by a Facebook post that ended with a shooting.
The Olympian reports 22-year-old Tyler Thompson and two other men appeared in Thurston County Superior Court on Monday after a man was shot outside Olympia early Sunday morning.
Thompson was charged with assault and attempted murder with a deadly weapon. His bail was set at $500,000. Public defender Angela Colaiuta represented the men.
According to charging documents, the men and the unnamed victim met in a neighborhood park northeast of Evergreen State College to settle a dispute. Authorities say Thompson fired two shots at the victim, hitting him on the stomach and on his side following the fight.
The victim's medical status was not immediately available Monday.
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Tallis Choir of Toronto concludes its 40th season with pieces by Willan, Cabena, Daley, Dusatko, Gould, Martin, and Togni. 7 pm. $30, srs $25, stu $10. tallischoir.com
Prepare to say goodbye to cracked screens as new scientific research could lead to the development of shatterproof glass for mobile phones.
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Terrell Owens’ Hall of Fame candidacy has been hotly debated the last few years, but it won’t be a topic leading up to the 2019 election.
Owens announced on Instagram that he has been elected to the Hall of Fame. He will join Randy Moss to make it a two-receiver class in Canton this summer.
Owens entered the league as a 49ers third-round pick in 1996 and ranks eighth all-time in catches, second in receiving yards and third in receiving touchdowns, but he was passed over for election the last two seasons.
His messy relationships with teammates, coaches and the media was seen as the reason why he didn’t get the nod. Owens called it “mind-boggling” during a visit to PFT Live this week, but he won’t have to do more campaigning now that his on-field work won over the selection committee this year.
The person who purchased the stolen cattle in the cattle rustling cases was sentenced to five years of probation on Monday. Juan Ramirez-Resendiz must serve 45-days in the Bingham County Jail.
Resendiz was charged with two felony counts of grand theft by receiving/possessing stolen property.
In a plea agreement with the state, Resendiz pleaded guilty to two counts of receiving/possessing stolen cattle that was the property of Chris Drakos. In the plea agreement, the state would recommend probation; Resendiz agreed to pay restitution.
Resendiz was fined $1,000 on count one and $1,000 on count two; court costs are $245.50. A date will be set later for a restitution hearing. He also must write a letter to the owner of the animals that has been approved by his probation officer.
Seventh District Judge Darren Simpson also sentenced Resendiz to 180 days of discretionary jail time.
In Los Angeles, one of the best stories to cover has been misconduct within the LAPD and the much larger Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department. An investigation in this Sunday’s Los Angeles Times proves that yet again. Reporters obtained a secret list of hundreds of sheriff's deputies with histories of bad behavior, such as filing false police reports. We get Kevin Roderick's take on the list.
SOUTHWEST RANCHES, Fla. — The owner of a South Florida ranch says some 300 exotic animals have died in a fire.
Blake Kaldrimoglu tells WSVN that some 200 turtle hatchlings died in the Tuesday afternoon blaze that also killed fish and rare tortoises.
Blake’s Exotic Animal Ranch is in Southwest Ranches, which is west of Fort Lauderdale in Broward County.
Fire crews from Southwest Ranches and nearby Davie put out the fire.
Investigators said lightning may have struck the barn. They said the barn was completely made of wood.
The television station reports Kaldrimoglu runs a YouTube channel where he documented life at the barn.
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Sam Hunt announced that he’s “curating” and headlining his own music festival. He’s calling it “The Nashional”, which is a play on words between “national” and the city of Nashville, which is where it’s being held on April 20th and 21st.
He’s headlining both nights, and other country acts include Brothers Osborne and Lanco. The rest of the lineup is very eclectic. Some of the names you may recognize are Fetty Wap, Judah & The Lion, LANY, and Chelsea Cutler.
Sam says, quote, “I wanted to create an experience that celebrates music, community and everything they mean to each other and this city.” Tickets go on sale next Friday. You can find out more at TheNashional.com.
A motorcyclist was killed in crash in Charlevoix County Tuesday night.
The accident happened on US-131 in Boyne Falls shortly before 6 o’clock in the evening.
That’s where the Charlevoix County Sheriff’s Office was called to a motorcycle vs minivan crash.
The driver of the minivan, a 69-year-old man from Beaver Island, was southbound on US-131 when he turned left into Big E’s Smoke Shack.
That turn was into the path of a northbound motorcycle driven by 41-year-old Richard Matelski of Boyne City.
Matelski’s motorcycle hit the front of the minivan and police say he was killed on impact.
He was wearing a helmet at the time of the accident.
Neither drugs or alcohol are considered factors in the crash, which remains under investigation.
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Asian markets swung on Friday with some recovering from early losses but traders remain on edge as over a rise in US Treasury yields to four-year highs, while fresh US political turmoil is also causing unease. Equity traders around the world have been firing on all cylinders in recent months, sending markets to record or multi-year highs, on confidence in the global economy, healthy earnings and optimism over Donald Trump’s tax cuts. That improvement has also led central banks to temper their crisis-era stimulus measures, which has led to a rise in bond yields, including the key US Treasury market. The price of benchmark 10-year Treasury bills is at levels not seen since April 2014, sparking fears a lift in interest rates will hit economic growth and divert money from equities.—AFP
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Beginning Monday, April 17, Baxmeyer Construction will be closing South Buchanan Street for roadway removal and paving from Schwarz Street to the Madison County Transit Trail. This closure will be in effect through the beginning of the day on Monday, May 8. Linden Street and Wolf Street will be closed to all traffic at the intersection of South Buchanan for the duration of this project.
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SNOW HILL, N.C. (WNCT) — A Greene County nursing home employee was arrested Friday after the Sheriff’s Office said she abused an 87-year-old client.
Tiara Shackleford, 21, of Snow Hill, was charged with patient abuse and assault on a handicapped person.
The Greene County Sheriff’s Office began investigating on November 26 after the family went to the Sheriff’s Office with allegations their family member was suffering abuse at the Greendale Forest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Snow Hill.
Detectives investigated and based on interviews and other evidence, they arrested Shackleford.
Shackleford is out on $25,000 bail and is due in court December 22.
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MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The Catholic Church's move to join an Australian government redress plan paves the way for compensation to flow to people who were sexually abused as children by church figures and puts pressure on other institutions to follow suit.
Australia's Catholic bishops and leaders of its religious orders on Wednesday committed to signing on to the 3.8 billion Australian dollar ($2.9 billion) national plan.
The church is the first non-government institution to opt into the plan and estimates it will itself be liable for about AU$1 billion ($758 million) in compensation.
Federal Social Services Minister Dan Tehan expects more institutions to follow.
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The plan will cover about 60,000 institutional child sexual abuse survivors nationally, with compensation payments capped at AU$150,000.
Owings went 2-for-4 in his return to the lineup Sunday against Los Angeles.
Owings took a seat Saturday but was right back to business Sunday. He's now sporting a .356/.383/.489 slash line with four runs, a home run, six RBI and four stolen bases. His cross-category profile and multi-position eligibility makes Owings a nice depth piece for your roster in deep settings.
Home Indiana Indiana Alcohol And Tobacco Commission Names Communications Director December 11th, 2017 Britney Taylor Indiana
The Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission names its communications director. Lindsay Devlin, who served as the communications specialist for the Indiana Economic Development Corporation, she handled communications for the agency’s executives and the Indiana Regional Cities Initiative.
Devlin began her career in public relations as a press secretary with the Indiana House of Representatives.
In Devlin’s new position she will be responsible for all of the ATC’s internal nad external communications, including media relations, website and social media content, citizen engagement and communications with federal, state and local elected officials. Devlin will serve as the agency’s primary media contact.
Devlin received her bachelor’s degree from Purdue University and will graduate from IU Robert H. McKinney School of Law in May 2018 with a juris doctor degree.
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1829 - The first regular scheduled bus service in Britain began. It ran between Marylebone Road and the Bank of England in London.
1848 - The Communist Manifesto was published by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels.
1892 - James Kier Hardie became Britain’s first Socialist MP.
1918 - Bolsheviks killed Tsar Nicholas II of Russia and his family.
1941 - Coal rationing began.
1952 - Britain scored its first No 1 hit in the United States, with Vera Lynn’s ‘Auf Wiedersehn Sweetheart’.
1954 - Fourteen years of food rationing in Britain ended when restrictions on the sale and purchase of meat and bacon were lifted.
1981 - Britain’s worst week of rioting began in Toxteth, Liverpool. A number of copycat riots followed.
1981 - After a string of 41 victories, Bjorn Borg’s record-breaking Wimbledon run ended when he was beaten by John McEnroe.
1984 - Dog licences were abolished.
1999 - David Beckham married Victoria Adams.
2001 - An American patient became the first person to receive a totally mechanical heart replacement.
Story highlights 12 men and women announced as the newest astronaut recruits
NASA says it received a record-breaking number of applications
(CNN) Many children dream of one day strapping on an astronaut suit, buckling in to a rocket ship and counting down until the spacecraft launches into outer space.
For 12 people that dream is becoming a reality.
NASA, along with Vice President Mike Pence, on Wednesday at the Johnson Space Center in Houston announced the newest class of astronaut recruits:
Arrived at @NASA_Johnson and met the 12 new astronaut candidates. Congratulations to them all! Watch live: https://t.co/h0MgcMv9Z7 #VPinTX pic.twitter.com/ngEigVCsiU — Vice President Pence (@VP) June 7, 2017
"These are 12 men and women whose personal excellence and whose personal courage will carry our nation to even greater heights of discovery," said Pence. "And who I know will inspire our children and our grandchildren every bit as much as your forebears have done so in this storied American program."
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Antwerp - Market Snapshot, 2017
City of the famous Flemish painter Peter Paul Rubens, Antwerp is the largest urban area in the Flanders region, the second most important petrochemical centre in the world after Houston, Texas and its port is the second most noteworthy in Europe. Lying on the banks of the river Scheldt, the city positions itself as one of the major commercial hubs in Europe, strategically located between the two metropolitan areas of Antwerp-Brussels-Ghent and the Randstad conurbation in the Netherlands. The city is also the world's diamond capital and an increasingly important international fashion centre.
U.S. Representative Joaquin Castro will be in Corpus Christi tonight. This is all part of his call to action tour throughout the state of Texas.
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Caretaker Committee Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Sen. Ahmed Makarfi, has called on the Nigeria Police Force, NPF, to reconsider the fate of the six police officers attached to the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, that were dismissed for alleged misconduct.
DAILY POST recalls that ex-Inspector, Eyong Victor, ex-Sgts. Peter Ekpo, Oguni Goodluck, Orji Nwoke, Okpe Ezekiel and Tanko Akor were dismissed over alleged professional misconduct during legislative rerun elections in the state.
Makarfi said that the decision of the police was biased.
In a chat with newsmen in Abuja on Wednesday, Makarfi said, “The dismissal of the officers was politically motivated.
“Their fate should be reconsidered for the sake of justice,” he added.
DUBAI, March 29 A small rebound in crude oil prices towards $52 barrel helped lift Saudi Arabia's stock index in early trade on Wednesday, in an otherwise quiet region.
The Saudi index added 0.4 percent in the first 40 minutes as almost four-fifths of listed petrochemical producers advanced; Saudi Kayan Petrochemical was up 1.3 percent
Builder Al Khodari climbed 2.0 percent after saying it had renewed its credit line of 373 million riyals ($99.5 million) with Alawwal Bank to help it finance working capital. Alwwal was up 0.5 percent.
Dubai's index was flat in very thin trade; the only listed Gulf exchange, Dubai Financial Market, fell 0.8 percent but courier Aramex rose 1.0 percent.
In Abu Dhabi, Aldar Properties dropped 5.8 percent as the largest listed real estate developer went ex-dividend, dragging the market index 0.3 percent lower. (Reporting by Celine Aswad; Editing by Andrew Torchia/Keith Weir)
A Lawton man who was facing charges related to the rape of a 15-year-old girl pleaded guilty to four counts on Friday
Brandon Lee Spears was facing charges including First-Degree Rape and Sodomy of a Victim under 16.
Spears is facing the possibility of life in prison. A judge will decide his fate at a July 25 sentencing hearing.
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Our friends at Island Slipper brought us slippers from their “Tropical Collection”.
You can add a little aloha to your outfit with this classic style. The soft and tropical design will make you feel right at home. They come in several vibrant colors.
You can check out these slippers in the new ewa wing of Ala Moana Center. Island Slipper is located on the third floor or if you’re in the Waikiki area head to the Royal Hawaiian Center where Island Slipper is located on the second floor.
Chairman of Parliament's Standing Committee on Public Accounts Themba Godi has called on the Treasury to be more "strident in its condemnation of the Steinhoff scandal than it has been" and called for investigations by SARS‚ the Reserve Bank and the Financial Services Board.
In a statement released on Monday‚ Godi said Scopa called for "accountability" in the Steinhoff corruption scandal‚ and "urgent‚ firm and decisive action to deal with the wrongdoers".
He said Scopa would call Steinhoff executives‚ the PIC‚ the Hawks‚ the South African Revenue Service‚ and the South African Reserve Bank to account in the new year.
"South Africa’s reputation is in the gutter because of political and corporate corruption. All progressive and patriotic South Africans must put a stop to these acts‚" Godi said.
Rinne turned away 34 of 36 shots en route to a 3-2 overtime win against the Blackhawks in Monday's Game 3.
After walking out of Chicago with wins in the first two games of the series, the Preds came home and immediately took care of business, taking a 3-0 series lead. Rinne posted shutouts in both Games 1 and 2, so he's now allowed only two goals on 95 shots -- a .979 save percentage. That includes denying Patrick Kane on eight of his game-high nine shots in this one. Now Rinne and his mates will head into a home game Thursday with a chance to complete a stunning series sweep.
BRUSSELS (AP) — Eurozone economy grows by 2.5 percent in 2017, its best performance in a decade.
CHICAGO (AP) — United Airlines is changing a company policy and will no longer allow crew members to displace customers already onboard an airplane.
The change comes after a passenger, Dr. David Dao, was dragged from a fully-booked United Express flight in Chicago last week because he refused to give up his seat to make room for crew members. Cell phone video of the incident sparked widespread outrage and created a public-relations nightmare for United.
Under the change outlined in an internal April 14 email, a crew member must make must-ride bookings at least 60 minutes prior to departure. Crews could previously be booked until the time of departure.
United spokeswoman Maggie Schmerin said in an email Sunday that the change is an initial step in a review of policies and it’s meant to ensure that situations like Dao’s never happen again.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Beijing Capital Development Co Ltd :
* SAYS JAN-NOV CONTRACT SALES DOWN 0.4 PERCENT Y/Y AT 61.3 BILLION YUAN ($9.26 billion) Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2kldc2O Further company coverage: ($1 = 6.6170 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
SAN DIEGO (NEWS 8) - Animal rights activists across the globe came together Saturday to call for an end to trophy hunting.
In San Diego, several dozen people protested trophy hunting during a march through Balboa Park.
“The individuals that hunt these animals say they are doing it for conservation, but they are not,” said Ellen Ericksen, an event organizer. ‘We need to keep these animals in the wild so they can reproduce naturally and live on for their species.”
Organizers specifically rallied against hunting practices in other countries, but also wanted to speak against hunting domestic bears, wolves and other predator animals.
Ericksen explained that Saturday’s event also functioned as a public awareness movement, bringing attention to trophy hunting for those that don’t realize its prevalence.
Paulina Gretzky and her fiancé, Dustin Johnson, are "so in love" with their new bundle of joy! The couple welcomed their second child together, son River Jones, on Monday.
The general session of the 62nd Legislature officially began on Jan. 23, 2017 as lawmakers convened to begin meetings that will span over the next 45 days.
Representative Christine Watkins started a brand new week of updates on Tuesday, Feb. 14. During her time on the show, Watkins reported on sub appropriations committees being done and the final funding in progress, partial funding of the Wellington engineering request is in the works, and the Education Committee potentially eliminating teacher licensing fees.
Castle Country Radio will provide exclusive updates regarding the Legislature throughout the process with daily interviews from Senator David Hinkins, Representative Carl Albrecht, and Representative Watkins.
Three people were injured in the altercation. Federal traffic police deployed a helicopter in a bid to track down the fleeing migrants along the E42 motorway on the Mons-bound section. Three individuals were caught and arrested. Police carried out ID checks and contacted the immigration department. The three detainees will soon be questioned with the help of an interpreter. Police have called off the search but intend to remain on the look-out for UK-bound migrants on this stretch of motorway.
Alan Rosenberg, the new Executive Editor of The Providence Journal and 40- year veteran of the paper, joined Dan to discuss objectivity and truth seeking in an age of Trump, the paper’s new layout and staffing changes, and his mission as as editor.
Dan Yorke State of Mind airs every weeknight at 7:30 p.m. on myRI-TV and midnight on FOX Providence.
June 14, 2017.
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Former All-Star starting pitcher Roy Oswalt, who's second on the Astros' all-time wins list, will return to camp this spring as a guest instructor, manager A.J. Hinch said Tuesday.
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Don Bosco athlete Cael Tenold and his teammates spent the winter putting together a special season on the hardwood. How did the basketball season go for your team?“We definitely had our ups and dow...
A system tracking to our north is combining with a weak system track to our south. Both will squeeze out some snow showers and flurries today with some rain possibly mixing in this afternoon as highs climb into the mid 30s to low 40s. Strong northwest winds will keep it feeling colder, though, with gusts to 30 mph this afternoon through tonight. Snowfall amounts will be light, but some surfaces may be coated so be careful walking and driving today.
We drop into the teens tonight with highs on Tuesday only in the mid 20s to low 30s. Winds will stay gusty tomorrow... up to 25 mph at times. The rest of the week we are in the 30s for highs with lows in the teens and 20s. We will be mainly dry, but could see flurries off and on, especially on Wednesday. We warm back to the 40s over the weekend.
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Firefighters are dealing with a house fire in a town.
Emergency services were called to Leek Road, Cheadle, at around 5.35pm after reports a fire had broken out in a property.
Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service crews from Cheadle, Hanley and Longton, including the aerial ladder platform, are at the scene.
Leek Road has been closed by Staffordshire Police while the incident is dealt with.
West Midlands Ambulance Service were also at the scene, but there are no reported injuries and the building is believed to have been empty.
A Staffordshire Police spokesman said: "We responded to reports of a fire at an address in Leek Road.
"The fire service have attended and extinguished the blaze. Nobody was in the property and nobody has been injured.
"The cause of the fire is still unknown at this time."
This story will be updated with more information as it comes in.
A major recruitment drive for occupational therapists (OTs) has followed criticism of Lancashire County Council by the Local Government Ombudsman.
Now the full county council will assess work being done to increase staffing and improve performance when it meets on Thursday.
A report to councillors notes compensation of £750 has already been paid to a bereaved wife and an apology issued after she complained to the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman that the council had failed to meet the assessed equipment needs of her husband.
He was left bedbound in the final month of his life after the council failed to provide a special chair.
The Ombudsman, reporting in September, had “found fault causing injustice” in the case and demanded the full council consider its implications.
The council will be told an urgent review of policies and working arrangements is taking place and the number of occupational therapy posts has doubled to 40 FTE (full time equivalent).
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About Melodies for Memories - Beaminster Sing On!
Melodies for Memories is an informal and fun music group led by someone who has experience of using music to benefit people with memory difficulties. The group will give people with memory loss and their families/carers the opportunity to meet others who share an enjoyment for music. The Melodies for Memories sessions include a range of music activities that benefit people who are affected by memory loss, including; basic memory exercises, singing along to popular and familiar songs via the "magic music box", watching musicians performing, film clips, fun quizzes and much more.
Elizabeth Siegfried was expecting dust and cobwebs when she set out to clean her family's cabin 10 years ago. What she found instead was a tattered cardboard box addressed to a woman she never met - who was about to become a big part of her life.
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It's cool enough to have the windows down and the radio up, and the West's treasures are likely to be less crowded than the far-flung beaches that define Spring Break. So pack your boots, your bikes and boards, your camera and your favorite wine glass - it's high season for adventuring.
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BALTIMORE (AP) — The CEO of Baltimore-based sports apparel company Under Armour is responding to criticism he received after calling President Donald Trump “an asset to the country.”
Kevin Plank wrote an open letter to Baltimore published as a full-page advertisement in The Baltimore Sun Wednesday. He wrote that his choice of words during an interview with CNBC last week “did not accurately reflect my intent.” Three celebrities the company sponsors – basketball star Stephen Curry, actor Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and ballerina Misty Copeland – were among those voicing concerns about his praise of Trump.
Plank says the company stands for equal rights and job creation and believes “immigration is a source of strength, diversity and innovation for global companies based in America.” He says the company opposes the president’s travel ban.
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April 28 Wisdomtree Investments Inc
* Wisdomtree announces first quarter 2017 results
* Q1 earnings per share $0.05
* Qtrly total revenues $ 54.6 million versus. $ 50.8 million
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.04, revenue view $53.3 million -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Wisdomtree Investments Inc - U.S. listed ETF assets under management ("AUM") were $41.9 billion at March 31, 2017, up 4.4 pct from December 31, 2016 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Flags lowered on state buildings to honor 4 killed in crash
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Flags at state office buildings across New York are being flown at half-staff to honor the four New Yorkers who were among the seven U.S. service members killed when their helicopter crashed in Iraq.
Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo ordered that flags be lowered Monday, four days after a helicopter being used by the Air Force for combat search and rescue crashed in Anbar province in western Iraq.
The Pentagon identified the New Yorkers as Capt. Andreas O'Keeffe, of Center Moriches (mohr-IH'-chuhs); Staff Sgt. Dashan Briggs, of Port Jefferson Station; Capt. Christopher Zanetis, of Queens, and Master Sgt. Christopher Raguso, of Commack (KOH'-mak).
All four were members of the New York Air National Guard's 106th Rescue Wing, based at F.S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base in Westhampton Beach on Long Island.
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A spokesperson for the Los Angeles Police Department said in an apparent New Year's prank, someone was able to climb onto the mountaintop and place tarps over the two O's on the sign for it to read "Hollyweed." The incident was caught on surveillance cameras and LAPD is investigatgating the act as a misdemeanor trespassing crime.
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SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Chile's Supreme Court has approved a transgender person's request to change their name and registered gender without reassignment surgery.
Chile's judiciary announced Wednesday that the top court had decided to strike down an earlier ruling by an appeals court in the capital. The statement from the judiciary did not provide the person's name.
A bill that would give adults the right to change the gender listed on their official records has stalled in Congress. The measure is facing challenges from the Roman Catholic Church.
Conservative lawmakers say they would approve the bill as long as it excludes underage minors and teenagers.
Lorena Lorca, a law professor who led the case, said the ruling is historic because it adheres to international human rights principles that allow judges to make the change.
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan Monday said Turkey could hold a referendum on its long-stalled EU membership bid after Turks voted to approve expanding his powers in a plebiscite.
Austrian Chancellor Christian Kern said earlier Monday that Brussels should end talks after the results of Sunday's referendum in which "Yes" won by 51.41 percent.
The EU has been quick to warn Turkey any return of the death penalty would mean the immediate end of its membership bid.
Turkey abolished the death penalty in 2004 as part of its bid to join the bloc.
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HELSINKI (AP) — A fawn that became stranded on a patch of ice in Finland’s Inkoo archipelago has gotten a hand from members of the Finnish coast guard.
They spotted the unsteady animal from their hovercraft during a regular patrol on Saturday.
Senior Coast Guard officer Sebastian von Bruun filmed colleague Kristian Rasted pulling the “helpless white-tailed deer on the slippery ice” back to shore. Rasted gave a thumbs-up after the fawn rushed into the woods.
Von Brunn said: “The mother deer was very happy and grateful to get her baby back.”
The Coast Guard said while animal rescue missions are not part of its personnel’s normal duties, they do occur from time to time.
The Finnish Border Guard, of which the coast guard is past, posted the rescue video on social media.
April 3 Lockheed Martin Corp:
* Joint Battle Management system used by all air wings of U.S. Military to plan and execute air operations will be sustained by co
* Under a contract worth approximately $38 million, Lockheed Martin will support theater battle management core system Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The New Canaan Library’s Children’s Room will present the Baba Yaga tradition, a storytelling and crafts program, for children five and older, on Monday, Oct. 9 from 4 to 6 p.m.
This cultural program combines dramatic storytelling, traditional Russian music, and crafts.
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PanARMENIAN.Net - The ringleader of the militant group Ahrar al-Sham in al-Fo'ua and Kafriya, both in northwestern Syria, was killed by unknown shooters, IRNA reports.
Osama Kharitah was shot to death in northern Idlib, according to a Saturday, February 3 report by the media close to the group.
On March 28, 2015, the two cities were besieged and targeted daily ever since by 14,000 terrorists.
Syria has been fighting the Takfiri for seven years now.
The group aims to create an Islamic state under Sharia law, and in the past has cooperated with the al-Nusra Front, an affiliate of al-Qaeda.
Firefighters were called to a property in Whitwell after a cooker caught fire.
The blaze broke out at a house on Holmefield Road yesterday evening (Sunday, January 1) at around 8:48pm after fat inside the cooker ignited.
Crews from Worksop and Clowne found the fire out on arrival and used a ventilation fan to clear the property of smoke.
Nobody is thought to have been hurt in the incident.
India is leading as Asia’s fastest-growing large economy and it will continue to be on that track in early 2017 growing at 7.6 percent, according to the Asian Development Bank Outlook 2016 report.Myanmar continued its growth in 2016 despite witnessing a cyclone and intense rains that caused widespread flooding and landslides displacing over 1.6 million people, devastating one-fifth of all cultivated land, in 2015.The ADB’s flagship annual economic publication, Asian Development Outlook 2016, said that foreign direct investment in India has remained strong.For Cambodia’s economy, the ADB says the country’s GDP is expected to expand by 7.0 percent in 2016 before edging up slightly in 2017.The ADB upgraded growth forecasts for China. GDP growth forecasts for China were revised up to 6.6 percent in 2016 and 6.4 percent in 2017. (DataLeads/ANN)
It's been five years since TUSD's Mexican American Studies program was dismantled by order of Superintendent of Public Instruction John Huppenthal. The lawsuit challenging Huppenthal's order and the statute he based it on is coming to trial in Tucson's DeConcini U.S. Courthouse, beginning the week of June 26 through June 30. It will continue the week of July 17 through July 21. The courtroom is open to the public.
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Some South Mississippians are following the tradition of setting goals for the New Year. Here are a few New Year's resolutions from some residents in the Hattiesburg area.
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It’s been an exciting few months for Liam Gallagher. Amid three new singles promoting his new solo album As You Were (including one last week) he’s found time to malign A$AP Rocky, retire from Lollapalooza after just three songs, and give U2 a great new nickname. But the missives keep on coming from the former Oasis frontman, this time in the form of a new interview with GQ. Among other targets of his gaze–including Mick Jagger and Bono–he expressed his displeasure with Dave Grohl. Grohl, if you’ll recall, broke his leg a couple years ago, but didn’t let it deter him from finishing a run of Foo Fighters shows. Liam, the chronically cliche rocker, took issue with the work ethic involved.
“Ruined it for all of us,” Gallagher said. “Broke his leg and still toured. Who does that? Now if I have a cold I can’t cancel because I’ll look like a wuss,”
The interview is from the September cover story of GQ. Liam’s As You Were comes out this November.
It’s a fairly well known fact that the vast majority of Volkswagen Golf GTI models sold new in South Africa are specified with the brand’s DSG transmission. But the manual option was always there, should you prefer.
That, however, appears to be about to change. Yes, the local arm of the Wolfsburg automaker seems to be poised to kill off the manual GTI in SA.
CAR deputy editor Terence Steenkamp is currently in Spain sampling the facelifted Golf 7, and he tells us that the GTI will not be offered with a manual cog-swapper when the refreshed range is launched locally in May.
VW has furthermore confirmed – as we reported earlier – that the Golf GTD will be added to the local line-up in July. This model, along with the updated Golf R, will also be available exclusively with an automatic transmission.
And the rest of the local range? Well, it will include two petrol engines (the 1,0 TSI and 1,4 TSI) and one diesel mill (the 2,0 TDI). Interestingly, the new, cleaner 1,5-litre TSI unit is not part of the line-up.
NEW DELHI, Feb 3 (Reuters) - State-run Union Bank of India Ltd on Saturday posted a net loss of 12.5 billion rupees ($194.95 million) for the third quarter, weighed down by provisions made for borrowers undergoing bankruptcy proceedings.
The net loss for the period ending Dec. 31 compared with a profit of 1.04 billion rupees in the year-ago quarter.
Gross bad loans as a percentage of total loans stood at 13.03 percent at end-December, versus 12.35 percent at end-September and 11.70 percent a year earlier, the bank said in a statement.
TOKYO (AP) — An apartment fire in Japan has killed six people, and a 32-year-old man who turned himself in was arrested on suspicion of murder.
Hitachi police spokesman Masataka Suzuki said the six victims found after the fire Friday are believed to be the wife and five children of the man, Hirobumi Komatsu.
Police said a woman and four boys were found dead in the building in Hitachi, a town northeast of Tokyo. A girl found with several stab wounds was rushed to a hospital, where she was declared dead.
Suzuki said Komatsu has told police he set the fire. The case remains under investigation. Japanese media say the children were ages 3 through 11.
Excavation work is due to start in west Dublin this morning as part of the investigation into the disappearance of Trevor Deely.
Mr Deely went missing in December 2000 – but new information has led Gardaí to a site in Chapelizod.
Gardaí received information that Trevor Deely may have been shot and buried at the site by a known criminal.
Railings around the site have been covered in black plastic sheeting and a number of detectives have been coming and going from the site this morning.
Gardaí believe their new information may be a significant breakthrough in the case
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Lead singer of 80s pop band Dead Or Alive who gained more fame on Celebrity Big Brother. Died October, aged 57. Emilie Ford - Singer who had UK No.1 with What Do You Want To Make Those Eyes At Me You? Died April, aged 78. Greg Lake - Fronted both Emerson, Lake & Palmer and King Crimson.
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California sanctuary city mayor warned illegal immigrants about ICE raids. Father of a victim killed by an illegal immigrant shares his story.
Badger, Minnesota Sister And Brother To Split Winning Lotta America Jackpot
Debbie Kujava Bought The Ticket Worth $22.8 Million Last Week At Holiday in Roseau
ROSEVILLE, Minn. — The woman who bought a lottery ticket worth nearly $23 million in Roseau last week has come forward with her brother and niece.
Debbie Kujava said, “I Took em out, took out my cell phone, I’m looking and that was the last ticket I looked at and I was like ‘woooo’ ya know, I can’t believe this!”
Kujava says she stopped at Holiday in Roseau to grab a pop after her shift as a nurse and bought the Lotto America ticket.
The Badger, Minnesota woman lives close to her brother and her niece and says she and her brother have a pact that if one wins the lottery, the other will share it.
The payout on a cash option for the $22.8 million jackpot is $13.5 million before taxes.
Debbie says she’ll pay off her bills and her house and she has officially retired.
LOS ANGELES — The SEC obtained an emergency federal court order stopping a $21 million fraud in a so-called Initial Coin Offering from Titanium Blockchain Infrastructure Services and its boss, Michael Alan Stollery, aka Michael Stollaire, 50, of Sherman Oaks, Calif.
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ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – The New York Senate passes Suzanne’s Law, a measure to increase penalties for crimes on school grounds.
The Assault-Free School Zone was named for Suzanne Lyall from Ballston Spa. She went missing after getting off a bus at UAlbany in 1998 and has never been found.
Her parents have since made it their mission to prevent other families from dealing with that kind of loss.
The bill covers all public and private school and colleges in the state.
American Burger Bar is now closed. Owner Brad Ireland says he would like to thank all the customers for their loyalty throughout the years.
He adds they tried to bring their new Taco Libre Restaurant concept to St. Joseph but were unable to reach a purchase agreement with the landlords at the location in St. Joseph and decided to close the American Burger Bar location. Meanwhile, Ireland says he will focus his efforts on their chain of Taco Libre restaurants in the Twin Cities.
Michigan State (10-5, 2-0); last week 10
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The Spartans have won three straight games against teams ranked 86 or better since losing to Northeastern.
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Source: New Zealand Police – Press Release/Statement:
Headline: Police arrest wanted offender Michael John Hughes
Police have today arrested wanted offender Michael John Hughes.
Hughes was wanted for arrest on a number of theft charges.
The 36-year-old was arrested today in Canterbury and will appear in Christchurch District Court tomorrow.
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Modi boards sea-plane at Sabarmati riverfront
Narendra Modi will conclude his month-long high-decibel campaign for Gujarat assembly elections by landing on the Sabarmati riverfront in a sea-plane from where he will proceed to Dharoi dam in Mehsana district.
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Bystander shot in Iberville Parish Monday night
IBERVILLE PARISH - One person was shot on Barrow Street just outside the city limits of Plaquemine Monday night.
According to authorities, the incident took place in the 58000 block of Barrow Street sometime before 9:40 p.m.
According to the Iberville Parish Sheriff's Office, a man in his 60s was shot in the street and later taken to the hospital. He's now in stable condition.
Investigators believe the man shot was not the intended target.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
When you go outside the city white people be acting different. That's why I can't even go to Marietta. Too weird.
FAR HILLS, N.J. (AP) — Two-time champion Karrie Webb has received a special exemption to the U.S. Women's Open at Shoal Creek in Alabama.
Webb won consecutive U.S. Women's Open titles by a combined 13 shots when she was at the top of her game. She beat Cristie Kerr and Meg Mallon by five shots at The Merit Club outside Chicago in 2000 and Se Ri Pak by eight shots at Pine Needles in North Carolina a year later.
The U.S. Women's Open at Shoal Creek starts May 31.
Webb received a 10-year exemption for her 2001 victory, and she has remained exempt through other categories every year since then.
The Australian is the first player to receive a special exemption to the Women's Open since Pak in 2016 at CordeValle.
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Vietnam has declared a California-based exile group a terrorist organization after 15 local members were convicted in a failed bombing of the country's largest airport.
The attempted attack at the Tan Son Nhat airport in Ho Chi Minh City in April caused a scare but no casualties. The communist government linked it to the Provisional Central Government of Vietnam, an exile group little known locally but tied to the defeated U.S-backed South Vietnamese republic.
The Ministry of Public Security said in a statement Wednesday that the group is a terrorist organization and those associated with it will be dealt with in accordance with law.
Another group, the California-based Vietnam Reform Party or Viet Tan, was declared a terrorist organization in 2016 and was accused of sending arms and planning attacks.
March 28 Fairpoint Group Plc:
* Says 2016 performance broadly in line with revised expectations
* Says 2016 revenue expected to be 52.9 mln pounds versus 54.1 mln pounds in 2015
* Says 2016 adjusted PBT expected to be 4.9 mln pounds versus 10.5 mln pounds in 2015
* Says 2017 will be year of transition as group completes its restructuring programme and rebases near term expectations for legal services Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bangalore.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com)
Rhys Nicholson has revealed he endured a homophobic rant on a Melbourne train last week while on his way to perform at a local gig.
The comedian was on a city-bound Upfield train on Thursday night when three men and a women boarded at Coburg station and was told: "If there was no one here I'd bash you to death."
Nicholson said one of the men looked him up and down and remarked: "You can always spot a faggot in Melbourne."
"I rolled my eyes," the comedian said. "Then he said, it's looking at me, something's going to happen. It was between the back and forth that the 'beating me to death' comment happened. He wasn't in my face, but that was more terrifying. They were just well-dressed, regular people."
Nicholson exited the train at Parliament Station to report the incident. However, he stressed he wasn't physically harmed.
Beijing, May 30 - Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Hua Chunying said Wednesday China wanted stability when it looked to Italy but had faith in the Italian government and institutions to provide that. She said that Italy was a strategic partner in the EU for China. "We are not worried," she said. "Perhaps there are some difficulties at the moment in forming a new government, but I think that in the nd they will find a way".
Saffold entered concussion protocol in the aftermath of Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Rich Hammond of the Orange County Register reports.
With the Rams out of the playoffs this year, Saffold will look to return to full strength in time for the start of the 2017 season. Barring some sort of serious development, that shouldn't be a problem.
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NBC NEWS – Messages, posts and likes, kids have a lot of ways to stay connected.
One of the newest social media apps is called Sarahhah and it targets adults but is gaining popularity with teens.
Made as a way to “get honest feedback from your coworkers and friends”.
The app allows users to send anonymous messages but cyberbullying can occur on any social media site.
Seventy percent of kids ages 12 to 17 say they have seen it happen, according to a study.
Sue Scheff, author of Shame Nation, says bystanders can make a big difference.
Instead of ignoring cyberbullying, major social media sites have options for reporting online abuse and even muting or blocking users.
Some students are even countering with a trend of cyber-encouragement.
Students creating pages to spread positive comments about their peers.
Parents also play a role in monitoring their child’s online activity, especially when it comes to apps like Sarahhah.
April 24 (Reuters) - Home Bancorp Inc:
* HOME BANCORP ANNOUNCES FIRST QUARTER 2018 RESULTS AND INCREASES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND BY 13%
* Q1 EARNINGS PER SHARE $0.81
* NET INTEREST INCOME FOR Q1 OF 2018 TOTALED $22.5 MILLION, AN INCREASE OF $2.5 MILLION, OR 12%, COMPARED TO Q4 OF 2017
* BOARD INCREASED QUARTERLY CASH DIVIDEND ON SHARES OF ITS COMMON STOCK TO $0.17 PER SHARE Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Erin Bronner and Carolyn Yee, of Wilton High School’s 2017 class, were awarded $2,000 scholarships from the Wilton Singers.
The Wilton Singers have presented more than $75,000 in scholarships to dedicated and deserving students who participate in the Wilton High School choral music program over the last 35 years.
The 2017 scholarships were awarded in memory of longtime Wilton Singers member Alfred Butler, who died at the age of 65 on June 24, 2016.
Erin will be attending Barnard College in New York City and Carolyn will be attending The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., in the fall.
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Boris Johnson says Russia’s denial of any involvement in the nerve agent attack on former spy Sergei Skripal is growing ‘increasingly absurd’, Metro reported.
Arriving at a meeting with EU counterparts in Brussels, the Foreign Secretary said: "Today the technical experts from the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons are arriving in the UK to take the samples from Salisbury, and in the meantime the Russian denials grow increasingly absurd.
"At one time they say that they never made Novichok, and at another time they say they did make Novichok, but all the stocks have been destroyed .
"But some of them have mysteriously escaped to Sweden, or the Czech Republic, or Slovakia, or the United States, or even the United Kingdom.
"I think what people can see is that this is a classic Russian strategy of trying to conceal the needle of truth in a haystack of lies and obfuscation."
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LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jury says British tourist caused own injuries in Las Vegas vanishing act in David Copperfield show.
Oil train cars in the Port of Albany on Thursday Dec. 29, 2016 in Albany, N.Y. Oil train cars in the Port of Albany on Thursday Dec. 29, 2016 in Albany, N.Y. Oil train cars in the Port of Albany on Thursday Dec. 29, 2016 in Albany, N.Y. Oil train cars in the Port of Albany on Thursday Dec. 29, 2016 in Albany, N.Y. Oil train cars in the Port of Albany on Thursday Dec. 29, 2016 in Albany, N.Y. Oil train cars in the Port of Albany on Thursday Dec. 29, 2016 in Albany, N.Y. The trains loaded with Bakken crude that once crowded Capital Region railyards have largely disappeared, priced out of the market by cheaper oil from overseas. "The train yard is empty.
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There will be intermittent traffic delays Tuesday, February 14, 2017 on the Seward Highway for avalanche hazard reduction work between Bird and Portage near mileposts 100 to 80. Motorists should expect delays of up to 1 hour between 8:30 am and 2:00 PM.
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Cookie and Lucious work on an elaborate plan to permanently defeat Diana Dubois and her family.
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Jury Begins Deliberations In Taylor Swift Groping Trial A jury hears closing arguments and may render a verdict on countersuits between Taylor Swift and a Denver disc jockey who allegedly groped her at a publicity event. A judge threw out the disc jockey's claim that Swift unfairly had him fired, but the case continues against her mother and others on her team.
Here's a clip from a recent auction at Tattersalls.
They're a very famous horsey crowd and they made history last week when they sold a horse for over 6 MILLION QUID!!! Jaysus.
Anywho, with everyone focused on the nag, nobody noticed the voice of the Auctioneer.
At about 2 minutes in when the money gets serious he slows down like a record that was on the wrong speed.
It's us at the Christmas party on Friday -
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Facebook is being blasted by both the U.S. and U.K. government for making users‘ information vulnerable. The social networking giant allegedly let a third-party firm, Cambridge Analytica, keep data on users. As many as 50 million personal profiles were allegedly exploited. Yahoo Finance‘s Alexis Christoforous and Rick Newman break down the details.
Madeline Hamill, a grade 11 student has been selected to attend Shad, a Canadian enrichment program this summer. With over 1,900 applications for 750 places, it was a tough competition.
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Iran is standing by the Syrian people and government to the final victory, said Lieutenant Commander of Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Brigadier General Hossein Salami on Monday.
In a ceremony to commemorate Martyr Mohsen Hojjaji, Salami said, “We fully support the Syrian people who are under all arrogance and terrorism and we have already shown it in action”, IRNA wrote.
Following a US strike against the Iraqi Popular Mobilization Forces (Hashd al-Shaabi), Daesh seized the opportunity to attack the Syrian troops deployed in the borders with Iraq in which Mohsen Hojjaji, an Iranian military advisor was taken hostage by the terrorist group elements and beheaded after two days on camera.
Firefighters responded to smoke pouring out of a home just south of Jacks Valley Road in Indian Hills on Saturday.
The first report came of a kitchen fire at around 11:30 a.m.
When firefighters arrived they found smoke coming out of the front door and the window of the home on Overlook Court.
East Fork, Carson City and Tahoe-Douglas were called in to help fight the fire.
Firefighters reported they had the fire knocked down at 11:38 a.m.
Diabetes can cause serious long-term health problems if left untreated or not treated properly, including kidney failure, heart disease and stroke.
The longer you have diabetes, and the less controlled your blood sugar, the higher the risk of complications, so it is important to recognise the symptoms.
According to Bupa, the full list of symptoms include passing urine more often than usual, being constantly thirsty, losing weight for no obvious reason and being extremely tired.
Having blurred vision and having itchy skin around the genitals can also be indicators.
Diabetes UK says the key to managing and preventing diabetes is a balanced diet. To full embody a healthy, balanced diet, nutritionists at Healthline recommend cutting down on your consumption of three carbs - white bread, pasta and rice.
East Central's Brad Cumbest, center, walks to the dugout after hitting a home run against Pascagoula on March 1 in Hurley. The Mississippi State football signee is getting a close look from MLB scouts. Amanda McCoy amccoy@sunherald.com file
Mon, Dec 11: Atlantic Canada’s premiers say they are worried about obtaining an adequate supply of weed as they move ahead to meet Ottawa’s July 1 deadline for legalized marijuana. Steve Silva has the latest.
CHARLESTON, Ill. (WAND) - A man wanted on multiple warrants has been captured by police.
Police say 30-year-old Joseph Finley was wanted by for multiple failure to appear warrants for possession of a controlled substance and obstruction of justice.
According to police, they spotted him Thursday morning around 10:15 a.m. near 12th St. and Adams, but he got away. He was later found and taken into custody.
Finley could face additional charges from his arrest. It's not clear what those could be.
iStock/Thinkstock(DALLAS) — Two Dallas Police officers have been shot and critically wounded, the Dallas Police Department wrote on Twitter.
A civilian was also shot, and his or her condition is unknown at this time, police said.
The police department asked for prayers for the officers and their families.
Further details were not immediately available.
This is a breaking news story. Please check back for updates.
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If so, the first-ever Jeeps For Jan Show and Swap Meet will be a great place to do it. The event is scheduled for Saturday, May 6, beginning at 10 a.m., at Kykers Xtreme Automotive, located at 1201 Tusculum Blvd., in Greeneville.
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FREE showing of Peter Rabbit
The movie Peter Rabbit will be shown for free on the Lawrenceburg Green as part of the Movie Nights on the Green series this summer. There will be inflatables for the kids to play on before the movie begins and free snacks during the movie. Just bring a chair or blankets and enjoy a free night out!
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LANCASTER (AP) – Police in a city outside Dallas have fatally shot a man they say struck and dragged an officer with a vehicle. Lancaster Police allege they were conducting a traffic stop Sunday night when the driver they made contact with reversed his vehicle and drove toward officers. Police say those officers moved out of the way, but the driver then accelerated, striking and dragging another officer. The dragged officer shot the driver as he attempted to flee. Police say the driver lost control, hit a pole and was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The officer was injured but is now in stable condition. Police won’t release the identities of the officer or the driver. The Department of Public Safety and the Texas Rangers are assisting in the investigation.
Better Kansas City host Alexis Del Cid sits down with David Koechner, the grand marshal of this year's Kansas City St. Patrick's Day Parade. The Tipton, MO native is also an actor and comedian you know from "Superior Donuts", "The Office" and the "Anchorman" movies.
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Kathmandu, Dec.30 : Veteran Nepali litterateur Kamal Mani Dixit has passed away. According to the Kathmandu Post, Dixit died at his residence in Patandhoka, Lalitpur, on Thursday morning.
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These crime scene photos, used as evidence in court, show the damage an intentional explosion set by Monserrate Shirley and Mark Leonard had on dozens of homes in their Richmond Hill neighborhood.
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When I look back at this time period in history, I’ll remember … not much, because my brain is profoundly fried from all the time I spend on the internet. But assuming that I can recall May of 2018 one day, it will be defined, in part, by the momentous rise of celebrity couples that make you go “Oh, huh”: Elon Musk and Grimes. Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas. Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson.
Speaking of that last pairing — otherwise known as an adorable singing ponytail and Saturday Night Live’s wunderkind — they confirmed their relationship via an Instagram post on Wednesday. In a photo posted by Davidson and captioned “the chamber of secrets has been opened …” they’re both pictured wearing Harry Potter robes. (Would it kill anyone to be a Lord of the Rings fan these days?) Davidson went with a Gryffindor-themed one, while Grande opted for Slytherin, probably on account of that whole “donut-licking-I-hate-America” thing.
Your move, Grusk.
Liverpool were tipped to sign Bacca three years ago but AC Milan ultimately won the race for his signature.
The Colombia star missed the decisive spot-kick last night as his side lost to England in the World Cup quarter finals.
Bacca has since been sent death threats by fans furious at his inability to convert from 12 yards.
And the Colombia star nearly joined Liverpool, the Liverpool Echo claim.
Three years ago, Brendan Rodgers ruled the roost on Merseyside and was determined to sign a new centre forward.
The club had lost Luis Suarez to Barcelona in 2014, with the Uruguay international’s goals and guile missed the following season.
It has certainly been a politically interesting few years - and many have election fatigue after the EU referendum.
Now, we are gearing up for a snap General Election to be held in June.
The news shocked many, and Brenda in Bristol was no excception.
She said: "You're joking?! Not another one? For God's sake I can't honestly - I can't stand this.
"There's too much politics going on at the moment, why does she need to do it?"
Meghan joined NBC29 as a reporter in July 2017 after graduating with a degree in broadcast journalism and professional writing from the University of Maryland.
2:51 White House: Security clearance not needed to tell who benefited from Russian hacking Pause
3:55 Barack and Michelle Obama wish you a Merry Christmas from the White House
2:20 Japan's prime minister visits Pearl Harbor with President Obama
3:37 President Obama tells Americans to not make Russian hacks "a political football"
3:23 Frequent-Flyer-in-Chief: President Obama's most historic foreign trips
1:06 Obama, Castro attend historic baseball game together in Havana
2:27 Obama's visit to Hiroshima, contextualized via the Truman Library
3:34 Boxer filibusters a bill rider she calls 'awful'
57:11 Dave Barry and Carl Hiaasen talk politics, Florida and a presidential bid at the Miracle Theatre
President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are set to meet at the White House on Wednesday.
It comes at a difficult time for the Trump administration after the resignation of national security adviser Michael Flynn on Monday, and reports that Trump campaign staff had repeated contact with Russian intelligence officials before the election.
NPR's Domenico Montanaro (@DomenicoNPR) joins Here & Now's Meghna Chakrabarti to discuss the political news of the day.
A brand new apartment in downtown Tulsa is leasing up quickly, and some of the space will soon house a popular coastal food here in Tulsa. The Meridia Apartments at 6th and Boston Avenue are halfway leased.
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Friday is National Sandwich Day and several chains are celebrating by offering free sandwiches. Here are three that I could find, but feel free to add any sandwich deals you find in the comments below.
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1. QuickChek is offering BOGO on 6 inch subs when you download a coupon from their app.
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2. Subway’s offer is: buy a sub and a 30 ounce drink and get a free sandwich plus Subway will donate a meal to a charity.
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3. Jersey Mike’s decided to make November “National Sandwich Month” and has giveaways via social media all month long.
Have you stumbled across any other deals for Friday's National Sandwich Day? Let us know in the comments below.
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Emirates Hills still rules as the place where investors should head to for the costliest properties in Dubai — there is currently one going for Dh129.9 million. The next two spots are taken by homes on the Palm with asking prices of Dh115 and Dh80 million, respectively, based on listings with Luxhabitat.
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Jimmy Garoppolo remains unbeaten as the starting quarterback of the San Francisco 49ers.
And this time, no last-minute heroics were required.
Garoppolo threw an early interception Sunday at Houston, but quickly settled in and led the Niners to a convincing 26-16 win on the road.
Garoppolo, the former Patriots backup, finished with a career-high 334 passing yards.
In two starts, Garoppolo is averaging 313.5 yards, completing 66 percent of his throws, and passing for 8.9 yards per attempt.
Here was the reaction from his teammates (and some media) following San Francisco's win on Sunday:
There’s a story on the Rapid City Journal website today that State Representative Tim Goodwin wants the State Legislature to investigate the FDLS Compound near Pringle, South Dakota… because someone should investigate it?
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Volunteer counselors in north St. Louis are taking on a daunting mission: Preventing violent conflicts in the most dangerous part of the city. The nonprofit Better Family Life is behind the effort, establishing a hotline for residents to report potential conflicts. Counselors gather in New Northside Missionary Baptist Church and three other churches on Tuesday nights, hosting drop-in hours for those on the edge of violence. James Clark of Better Family Life says that counselors conducted 13 de-escalation sessions from early December through Christmas. The program has no funding but organizers hope to attract donors.
COLDEN, N.Y. (WIVB) – A Vermont driver has been charged with DWI following an early morning Wednesday crash in Colden.
Erie County Sheriff’s deputies and fire and EMS personnel responded to the scene around 4:40 a.m. Wednesday.
The driver, Grant Brown, 55, of Burlington, Vermont, was observed to be highly intoxicated according to sheriff’s reports. Brown refused to submit to a breath screening.
He was charged with DWI, speeding, failure to drive on the right side of the roadway, and driving without a license.
Brown was transported to ECMC for treatment of serious upper body injuries. The Sheriff’s Office did not have an update on his medical status as of Wednesday afternoon.
Wilton artist Katya Lebrija will be the featured presenter at the next meeting of the Fairfield County Arts Association on Wednesday, March 21, 7 p.m., in the Roger Ludlowe Middle School Team Room 292, 689 Unquowa Road, Fairfield.
She will have a PowerPoint presentation showing how her work has evolved from watercolors to acrylics, her experiment with printmaking, and where she is today. She will also bring some of her paintings.
A native of Mexico City, she says, “My work is a celebration of the Mexican culture, its beauty of vibrant colors and textures. My body of work is expressed without rules or hesitation. I find my paintings having a conversation with each other.” She shows her work in New York, Mexico City and throughout Fairfield County.
The Fairfield County Arts Association is a networking club for area artists in all media, on both professional and non-professional levels. Non-members are welcome to attend. For information, call Alice Katz at 203-259-8026.
President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he expects major drug companies to slash prices on their products in two weeks, but did not provide details on which companies would do so or the means by which they would provide such reductions.
“You’re going to have some big news. I think we’re going to have some of the big drug companies in two weeks said they’re going to announce, because of what we did, they’re going to announce voluntary massive drops in prices,” Trump said at a signing ceremony for a new law making it easier for seriously ill people to try experimental treatments.
A Health and Human Services Department (HHS) spokeswoman said the agency had nothing else to share on Trump’s comments because it didn’t want to get ahead of any announcements.
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MILWAUKEE (AP) — Officers involved in the stun gun arrest of Milwaukee Bucks player Sterling Brown said in preliminary police reports that Brown was aggressive when he was approached about a parking violation, though body camera footage suggests that wasn't the case.
The police reports obtained by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel say Officer Joseph Grams, who initially encountered Brown in a Walgreens parking lot last January, described Brown as very aggressive in his body language and actions and called for backup as a result. Grams' draft report characterizes Brown as provoking the confrontation that ended with his arrest.
But the body camera video shows that Brown showed little if any resistance before he was taken down by several officers, shot with a stun gun and handcuffed. Three officers involved in the arrest were disciplined, with suspensions ranging from two to 15 days.
Kittens found in 'steaming hot' carrier on highway saved
WRENTHAM, Mass. (AP) — Police have found a carrier full of kittens they say were "steaming hot" on the side of a Massachusetts highway.
WCVB-TV reports two drivers called police and animal control Tuesday when they noticed a cat carrier on the side of Interstate 495.
Police said the five kittens inside were brought to King Phillip Animal Rescue in Plainville.
The kittens appear to be fine, but one's condition is unclear. The carrier was in the sun for an unknown length of time before being reported.
The kittens are so small that they're being syringe- and bottle-fed for the next two weeks. People are encouraged to donate kitten formula to the rescue effort.
Police are seeking the public's help in identifying who left the carrier on the side of the highway.
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A Missouri death row inmate whose life was spared by a last-minute stay of execution four years ago is asking the U.S. Supreme Court for another reprieve, claiming the process of killing him could cause blood-filled tumors to burst inside his head.
Russell Bucklew is scheduled to die by injection Tuesday evening for killing a former girlfriend’s new boyfriend during a violent rampage in 1996. He would be the first Missouri prisoner put to death since January 2017.
Bucklew was within an hour of execution in May 2014 when the U.S. Supreme Court halted it over concerns about Bucklew’s rare medical condition, cavernous hemangioma. The ailment causes weakened and malformed blood vessels, tumors in his head and throat and on his lip, and vein problems.
Thirty and thriving! Join Wonderwall.com as we celebrate your favorite stars who are turning 30 this year... starting with Rihanna. The Bajan Bad Gal will ring in her 30th on Feb. 20. Aside from the massive success of her makeup line, the princess of Roc Nation will be seen alongside Anne Hathaway and Sandra Bullock in the upcoming "Ocean's 8." Keep reading to see who else is entering their prime!
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The 2016 election created anxiety among many Americans, but Nevadans have reason to be hopeful about state politics as 2017 gets underway. With a moderate Republican governor and Democratic majorities in both chambers of the Legislature, Nevada is poised to stand its ground against a wave of anti-immigrant and anti-refugee sentiment that arose during the presidential campaign and is now rolling across several states.
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MILAN, March 30 Italian consumer electronics retailer Unieuro has cut to 11 euros a share the indicative price for its initial share offering ahead of its closing later on Thursday, two market sources said.
The shop chain had initially set the price range for its IPO at between 13 euros and 16.5 euros. The new price gives the company a market value of 220 million euros, compared with between 260 million and 330 million euros previously.
The offer is due to close at 1800 GMT on Thursday.
(Reporting by Elisa Anzolin, writing by Valentina Za)
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Rescue workers seen working at the site of an overbridge that collapsed over the railway tracks after heavy rains in Mumbai Thomson Reuters MUMBAI (Reuters) - Heavy rain delayed flights on Tuesday in and out of India's financial capital of Mumbai where a footbridge partially collapsed, halting commuter trains.
Schools and colleges in several parts of the city declared a holiday but government offices, the stock exchange and banks were functioning as normal.
Jet Airways, India's biggest full-service airline, announced a waiver on penalties for changing flights and refunds for passengers flying out of Mumbai.
A footbridge, weakened by the rain, partially collapsed in the western suburb of Andheri, blocking train services on one of three main railway lines into the city.
Five people were injured, two seriously, a senior fire brigade official said.
(Reporting by Swati Bhat and Rajendra Jadhav; Editing by Nick Macfie)
Mark the beginning of spring with a free ice cream cone from Dairy Queen.
The soft-serve ice cream giant has said it will offer free cones Tuesday. One small vanilla soft-serve cone per person is on the house, but the restaurant is asking people to consider a donation to the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals in exchange.
During last year’s free cone day, nearly $300,000 was raised for the hospital network.
For more information, or to find your local Dairy Queen, go to DairyQueen.com.
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Benny Nauta Campos Jr., also known as "Born and Raised" and "Ben Boy," of Ordot, died Aug. 10 at the age of 65.
Mass of Intention followed by the Rosary is being said daily at 6 p.m. at San Juan Bautista Catholic Church in Ordot.
Last respects will be held from 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Aug. 19 at San Juan Bautista Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be said at 1 p.m. Interment will follow at Guam Veterans Cemetery in Piti.
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Grinnage signed a contract with the Jaguars on Monday, Ryan O'Halloran of The Florida Times-Union reports.
The tight end will assume the training-camp roster spot of cornerback Josh Johnson (undisclosed), who was waived/injured by the Jaguars in a corresponding move. Grinnage has yet to appear in an NFL game since concluding his college career at North Carolina State in 2015, and his current standing at the bottom of the Jaguars' depth chart at tight end gives him little chance to win a 53-man roster spot during camp.
This decision is true to the BSA’s mission and core values outlined in the Scout Oath and Law. The values of Scouting – trustworthy, loyal, helpful, kind, brave and reverent, for example – are important for both young men and women,” said Michael Surbaugh, the BSA’s Chief Scout Executive said in a prepared statement. “We believe it is critical to evolve how our programs meet the needs of families interested in positive and lifelong experiences for their children. We strive to bring what our organization does best – developing character and leadership for young people – to as many families and youth as possible as we help shape the next generation of leaders.”
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ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - A Florida woman lit a cigarette, sparking an explosion of a propane barbeque grill being transported in her SUV.
Orlando police Lt. Cindy Lane tells news outlets that the grill was turned on and the propane tank was open in the back of the red Kia Sorento as she left a barbeque at the Central Florida Fairgrounds on Sunday afternoon.
Lane says the woman and her husband were burned and their sports utility vehicle was severely damaged. The couple's injuries are not considered to be life-threatening.
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America’s Got Talent contestant, Dr. Brandon Rogers, passed away in a car crash. He was 29 years old. According to multiple media reports, the he was rushed to a hospital, where he passed away on Sunday morning.
Rogers graduated medical school in 2015, and family and friends say he was dedicated to his work, but in his spare time, he continued to make time for his first love, which would eventually land him on NAGT this summer: singing.
Videos of Rogers’ singing caught the attention of America’s Got Talent producers, who flew him to Los Angeles for an audition that reportedly blew judges away.
He’s performed Boyz2Men songs on his IG, which caught the attention of the band, so they invited him to Vegas to perform with them on stage.
Fresno police are searching for a hit and driver that killed a man in his 60's Tuesday night. It happened just before 7:00 p.m. in East Central Fresno near Olive and Chestnut.Investigators said a small pickup truck hit the man, slowed down, then sped up and drove away.The man was taken to the hospital but died from his injuries.Police said there were several witnesses to the crash and are asking for anyone else who saw what happened to come forward.The truck was silver or gold in color and investigators are now reviewing potential video evidence.If you have any information you should contact the police department.
Rome, December 11 - There was no change at the top of Serie A at the weekend, with all the leading sides battling out goalless draws. Leaders Inter held champions Juventus 0-0 in Turin, while Napoli missed the chance to return top when they failed to break the deadlock at home against Fiorentina. Fourth-placed AS Roma could not find the net at Chievo either. Inter have 40 points from 16 games, one more than Napoli and two more than Juve. Roma have 35 points and a game in hand. Fifth-placed Lazio can pull level with Roma if they beat Torino later on Monday. Sixth-placed Sampdoria were held 2-2 by Cagliari. AC Milan got their first league win under new coach Gennaro Gattuso, beating Bologna 2-1.
Puppy that had 'FREE' written on fur put up for adoption
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio (AP) — An animal shelter in Ohio says dozens of people are offering to adopt a puppy found in a cage with "FREE" scrawled on her fur.
The Ross County Humane Society says the 5-month-old female mixed lab was found in a Chillicothe (chil-ih-KAH'-thee) park last week
Director Jenn Thomas says it appears that whoever left the dog named Marvella used a permanent marker to write "FREE" and "GOOD HOME ONLY" on its fur.
She says there were other markings on the dog that she couldn't make out. The shelter says the puppy has been cleaned up to remove the writings.
Thomas says the shelter has received nearly 100 applications to adopt the dog.
She says the puppy will be available for adoption starting Wednesday.
A young man has been rushed to hospital after he was bashed by a gang of men in Western Sydney last night.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Cancer Genetics Inc-
* Cancer Genetics Inc announces second quarter 2017 financial results, accretive acquisition and capital raise
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A bearded man has been caught on security video footage stealing what appears to be underwear from a washing line.
Waikato police have released the CCTV footage in the hope someone will recognise him and come forward.
"Have some CCTV footage of a crook here,'' the post says.
"Have a good look and see if you recognise the person. Would be awesome to get to him before he does this to someone else.''
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A police spokeswoman confirmed that the man in the video is also wanted in relation to the burglary of a car.
The footage - recorded on Friday, April 6, after midnight - shows the burglar approaching the clothesline, which has several items on it, before shining a torch towards it.
He ducks under a few whites before setting his sights on what appears to be a pair of underwear.
He unclips the delicates and carefully places them inside a bag before walking away.
Some members of the public noted it appears the man is wearing woman's shoes.
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Leaders of the G7 pose during a group photo in the Ancient Theatre of Taormina in the Sicilian citadel of Taormina, Italy, Friday, May 26, 2017.
Author Ronan Farrow has claimed America has a "shoot first, ask questions later" diplomacy stretching back several administrations. With high-stakes meetings like that between President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jung Un fast approaching, how well is the American diplomacy machine operating? And is the State Department fulfilling its mission?
MPR News guest host Stephanie Curtis spoke to foreign policy staff writer Emily Tamkin and staff writer at The Atlantic, Uri Friedman about America's current style of diplomacy.
Use the audio player above to hear the full segment.
DES MOINES, Iowa — An Iowa-based utility is proposing a massive wind turbine project that would be the nation’s first investor-owned electric utility to generate all of its customer demand from wind energy.
Des Moines-based MidAmerican Energy said Wednesday that it’s submitting its proposal for a $922 million wind project to the Iowa Utilities Board. The utility says the project would generate 591 megawatts of power, or enough electricity to power 2.4 million homes.
If approved, the proposal would mark MidAmerican’s 12th wind project.
MidAmerican is a subsidiary of Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway. It already has 2,189 wind turbines on 27 wind farms in Iowa, producing 4,400 megawatts of power.
If the latest project is approved and completed, the utility’s total investment in wind will total more than $12 billion. The project is slated for completion in late 2020.
BERLIN — Volkswagen (VLKAY.PK) on Friday reported the highest-ever September sales result for its core namesake brand, with global registrations up eight per cent year-on-year to 593,700 vehicles.
Nine-month deliveries of VW's largest division by sales and revenue rose 2.7 per cent to 4.49 million autos, with gains in China and the Americas offsetting a decline in western Europe, the carmaker said.
"There are also clear signs of an upturn in the home market of Germany, current orders are well above the previous month," sales chief Juergen Stackmann said, without being more specific.
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Motorists on the M25 are facing delays to their journeys due to an accident this afternoon (Friday, October 6).
A crash has taken place at junction 31 for the A1306 Arterial Road West Thurrock and A282 Dartford River Crossing.
Traffic is congested on M25 to junction 3 for the M20 and A20 Swanley Interchange.
The accident has closed two lanes and as a result traffic is extremely busy.
Drivers are advised to avoid the area for as long as possible.
It is not yet clear whether anybody has been injured as a result of the accident or whether the emergency services will be required to attend the scene.
Mexico's Javier Hernandez, right, is challenged by Brazil's Miranda, left, and Brazil's Thiago Silva, center,during the round of 16 match between Brazil and Mexico at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Samara Arena, in Samara, Russia, Monday, July 2, 2018. Andre Penner AP Photo
May 30 (Reuters) - Cloud software provider Box Inc reported a 20 percent rise in quarterly revenue on Wednesday as more businesses signed up for its service.
Redwood City, California-based Box said its revenue rose to $140.5 million in the first quarter ended April 30, from $117.2 million a year earlier.
Net loss attributable to shareholders narrowed to $36.6 million, or 26 cents per share, from $40.1 million, or 30 cents per share. (Reporting by Arjun Panchadar in Bengaluru; Editing by Maju Samuel)
If you consider yourself a member of Thomas Rhett 's Home Team, you'll want to make sure you've got the right outfit, and TR himself is here to help you out with that. The singer has designed a new Home Team t-shirt in partnership with Project 615, a Nashville-based company that specializes in philanthropic apparel.
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ROCHESTER, Minn. (AP) — Prosecutors are reviewing charges against a man held for fatally stabbing two men at a Salvation Army apartment building in Minnesota.
Police say the 53-year-old man was intoxicated when he killed the men following an argument at Castleview Apartments in Rochester, a building that provides housing for the homeless, disabled and those with mental health issues.
The man was arrested shortly after the stabbings Saturday night as he tried to leave the building through a back stairway. The Olmsted County Attorney's Office was reviewing the case Monday and expected to file charges Tuesday. The suspect was being held on two tentative counts of second-degree murder.
Police say the victims, 57-year-old Phillip William Hicks and 45-year-old Eric Alan Flemming, were stabbed in the chest and upper abdomen. Both lived in the building.
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A man has died after a car crash near a Highland hotel.
Police said the crash, involving a grey Audi A3 saloon car, happened at around 7.20pm yesterday near the Strathcarron Hotel on the A890.
The 42-year-old driver of the Audi died at the scene.
No-one else was injured.
The A890 was closed at the scene while police dealt with the incident and reopened at 1.30am this morning.
Police have appealed for information and asked anyone who witnessed the accident and has not already been in touch to contact them on 101 quoting incident NP-11215-17.
BBC Earth has partnered with OceanX Media to provide a beautifully soothing ten hour loop of open ocean footage that features undersea creatures of all types of species, shape and sizes.
Be wowed by the brilliant hues of our blue planet and the incredible animals that live there with this 10 hour loop.
This wonderful collaboration is part of the Our Blue Planet project, which is looking to get 1 billion people talking about protecting our shared oceans globally.
This comes despite repeated attempts by Arabtec to turn around financial performance, with the company having announced in June 2016 it will pull Dh1 billion out of its statutory reserve to extinguish some losses. Arabtec also recently appointed a new chief executive officer, and has been implementing cost-cutting measures.
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig has been suspended for one game and fined an undisclosed amount for his obscene gesture Tuesday night.
Puig made the gesture following Puig's home run in the top of the second inning against the Cleveland Indians.
Joe Torre, chief baseball officer for MLB, made the announcement.
Puig has decided to appeal the suspension, which had been scheduled to be served tonight.
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FOCUS (Friends Offering Carers Understanding and Support) is a Befriending scheme for carers run by Faithworks Wessex covering Bournemouth and Poole. A volunteer Befriender is matched to the carer, according to their interests and time available for the relationship. The befriending can take place over the telephone or through social visits or attendance at social events organised by FOCUS and other local charities.
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Environment Canada is predicting mild temperatures this week.
Monday afternoon should reach a high of 15 C with a chance of showers later in the afternoon.
Tuesday and Wednesday are both calling for cloudy periods and 14 Celsius.
Thursday will be the nicest day of the week with the sunshine sticking around all day and a high of 18 C.
The weekend will hover around 17 C with possible showers on Saturday afternoon.
DriveBC reports that the roads are smooth with no major issues or traffic concerns, but if you come across something you can email [email protected]
Facebook Scrutinized For Its Data Sharing With Cambridge Analytica To discuss the misuse of Facebook data by third parties, Noel King speaks with Rebecca MacKinnon, director of the Ranking Digital Rights project.
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April 5 Corbus Pharmaceuticals said on Wednesday that the U.S. health regulator only requires one positive pivotal late-stage study to support a marketing application for its lead experimental therapy as a treatment for scleroderma.
The drug, anabasum, which is designed to bind to the CB2 receptor found on immune cells, aims to mimic a natural process to "turn off" chronic inflammation and scarring, without causing immuno-suppression. It is being evaluated for use in many inflammatory conditions, including cystic fibrosis and lupus.
The 270-patient late-stage scleroderma study is expected to begin in the fourth quarter, with data expected in 2019, Corbus said, adding that it was also engaging in similar discussions with the European regulator. (Reporting by Natalie Grover in Bengaluru; Editing by Martina D'Couto)
At 11:04 p.m. Friday, watch standers from Sector St. Petersburg got an emergency radio call from a man aboard a Sea Tow boat. He said he was stuck in bad weather, his tow line to a 33-foot fishing boat broke, and he was in need of emergency assistance.
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April 6 Pareteum Corp:
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP)  Arkansas Supreme Court halts executions for 2 men set to die Monday in latest setback for state.
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LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)-The Mississippi State Department of Health reports six new cases of West Nile Virus Monday. That brings the 2017 state total to 25. The cases reported are in Clay, Lowndes, Forrest, Hinds, Leake and Rankin counties.
Only one case was reported in both Clay and Lowndes counties.
One death due to the virus has been reported in Grenada County.
Last year, Mississippi had 43 cases and two deaths.
Peak West Nile Virus season in Mississippi is July through September, but cases can pop up any time of the year.
GUINDA, Calif. (AP) — Crews are making progress against a Northern California wildfire that threatens hundreds of buildings but say wind and dry vegetation could still fuel the blaze.
California officials said the fire in rural counties northwest of Sacramento was 25 percent contained as of Wednesday morning. That's up from 15 percent the previous day.
It has burned through 129 square miles (334 square kilometers) after igniting Saturday. Some areas have been under evacuation orders for days.
It's among the massive wildfires burning in the Western United States and putting some Fourth of July plans on hold.
Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik may have recently called time on their near three-year relationship, but that wasn’t going to stop her seeing in her 23rd birthday in style.
The stunning Victoria’s Secret model partied the night away in Brooklyn, New York with a bevy of beauties.
The star-studded bash jam-packed full of models saw the likes of Hailey Baldwin, and Gigi’s sister Bella Hadid, 21, put on very glamorous displays.
But it was Gigi’s fellow Victoria’s Secret model, Joan Smalls, who really stole the show.
Darts legends Eric Bristow and Bobby George delighted fans when they played at a special exhibition night in Bo’ness.
Five-time world champion Bristow and flamboyant ‘King of Bling’ George - complete with traditional cloak and candelabra - displayed their skills at the Bridgeness Miners Welfare.
Scott MacDonald shakes the hand of the King of Bling after losing out to the darts legend.
Members of the audience were given the chance of a lifetime to play against one of the sport’s superstars during the night which was compered by Paul Booth, regarded as one of the UK’s top sports MCs.
After a break for a sports auction and free raffle and some more game, the players closed the play.
But the evening’s entertainment wasn’t over as they then gave a Q&A session, told some stories form their past and chatted informally with delighted punters.
Bristow dominated the sport with five world titles from 1981 to 1986 while George was twice world runner-up.
A winter storm warning is in effect. Up to 30 centimetres of blowing snow are expected in Kenora, Whitedog, Grassy Narrows and Sioux-Narrows Nestor Falls.
The storm is expected to linger through Tuesday, as it heads east towards Lake Superior.
Drivers are asked to put off any non-essential travel, while the system passes through the area.
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Cubs manager Joe Maddon said Wednesday that Darvish (shoulder) is feeling better, but it's uncertain when the right-hander will be cleared to resume throwing again, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.
Now that Darvish is five days removed from the cortisone shot he required to address inflammation in his throwing shoulder, it was expected that the Cubs would provide an update Wednesday on the next step for his rehab. With Maddon not offering up any news on that front, it appears Darvish is still in a holding pattern with his recovery from the injury, making it increasingly unlikely that he'll be ready to return from the 10-day disabled list before the All-Star break. Maddon has stressed that having Darvish healthy and at peak form in the second half ahead of a potential playoff run is the club's top priority, so expect the Cubs to continue taking things slowly with their big offseason free-agent pickup.
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120 people evacuated in Kota Belud due to floods
KOTA BELUD, Dec 12 ― A total of 120 people from 79 families were relocated to a flood relief centre at Tun Said Community Hall after their homes were inundated following continuous rain since yesterday.
According to a Sabah Civil Defence Force spokesman, the flood victims were from 26 villages in Kota Belud.
Meanwhile, nine roads in the area were also made not passable to traffic, namely Jalan Kampung Marajah-Kampung Donggoi, Jalan Lebak Moyoh-Bypass Kudat, Jalan Kampung Sembirai, Jalan Kampung Lebak Engad, Jalan Kampung Limau, Jalan Kampung Menunggui,Jalan Bobot, Jalan Kota Belud and Jalan Siasai Tamu.
In Tuaran district, 10 villages were also affected by floods but as at 6am, no victims were evacuated. ― Bernama
Central Coast coach Paul Okon has quit the A-League club with immediate effect.
The off-contract former Socceroo is understood to have walked away on Tuesday afternoon after failing to come to agreement with management on a number of issues.
Outgoing: Paul Okon and the Central Coast Mariners failed to come to an agreement. Photo: AAP
Okon's two-year contract was due to expire at the end of the season.
"Both Paul Okon and the Central Coast Mariners have been in discussions for several weeks about the strategic direction of the football club," the Mariners said in a statement.
"Given the club's future strategies and plans, both parties have agreed that it is best to end the association immediately to give the club an opportunity during this vital period to re-sign players and target new players."
Rodrigo Caio has received a late call-up ahead of Brazil's final 2018 World Cup qualifier with Chile, replacing Thiago Silva.
The 24-year-old Sao Paulo defender joined the squad in their Friday training session, after tests confirmed a right thigh muscle injury for Silva, sustained in the Selecao's 0-0 draw with Bolivia on Thursday.
In an otherwise chaotic finish to CONMEBOL's qualification cycle, Brazil have already secured a place in Russia next year, leading second-placed Uruguay by 10 points.
Despite his side having already qualified, Brazil coach Tite named a full-strength starting XI in La Paz.
On the other hand, Chile need a win in Sao Paulo, with only two points separating them and seventh-placed Paraguay.
Facebook's struggle to deal with Russian manipulation campaigns has produced a casualty among its upper ranks. The New York Times has learned that chief information security officer Alex Stamos is expected to leave Facebook in August after butting heads with other executives (including COO Sheryl Sandberg) over the company's approach to Russian influence campaigns. He had pushed for investigations and disclosures, sources said, much to the "consternation" of top staff.
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Professional wrestling legend Bruno Sammartino, the longest reigning WWE Champion in history, passed away last week at the age of 82.
At the start of Monday Night Raw, the first WWE show since Sammartino’s death, the Raw roster took the stage wearing Sammartino gear for a 10-bell salute. WWE also created a moving tribute video for the late icon, recapping some of his greatest accomplishments.
A handwritten sign is pictured on a bulletin board Monday (08-14-17) in the lobby of 624 Ninth Street in Modesto, Calif. Joan Barnett Lee jlee@modbee.com
Police in Medicine Hat, Alta., say they've recovered two medals from the First World War that belong to an "L.B. Middleton," but they haven't been able to locate the rightful owner.
In December, police arrested two people for stealing from donation baskets at a charity office in the southern Alberta city.
As they were carrying out a related search, investigators found a plastic bag with old foreign coins and the two medals.
It appears the medals were awarded to L.B. Middleton, who served with the British Navy.
Now, police are hoping to return the medals to Middleton or any of his or her relatives.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Medicine Hat Police.
CAIRO A blast in front of a Christian church in Alexandria, Egypt on Sunday has injured several people, state news reported.
The explosion comes just hours after a bombing rocked a Coptic church in Egypt's Nile Delta, killing at least 25 people and injuring 60.
There was no immediate claim of responsibility for either blast and their causes remain unknown.
(Reporting by Ahmed Tolba; Writing by Eric Knecht; Editing by Larry King)
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Saginaw’s Promise Scholarship fund is showing great success. The scholarship plan’s director, Deborah Sanchez, updated Saginaw City Council members Monday on the program’s progress, 443 students have received $744,285 in scholarships to 27 different trade schools, community colleges and universities in the state since 2012.
Saginaw Promise Board Chairwoman Joyce Seals said the graduation rate for the Saginaw Public Schools has increased and the drop out rate has gone down. Seals says Kalamazoo saw a 20% decrease in youth crime and Saginaw has seen a similar effect when they realize there’s a chance for them to graduate from high school and get advanced training.
The scholarship program is also being used as an economic development tool in attempts to bring new industry and jobs to the Saginaw area.
LONDON London Marathon organisers have announced plans for a mass participation half-marathon next year as part of a campaign to encourage the city's communities to interact.
A statement on Friday said leading athletes will run with amateurs in a mass participation event across closed roads in London on March 4.
A total of 7,500 places will be reserved for community groups from the four host boroughs in the race.
"We are creating an event that is unique, that is fun, that people will want to come back to year after year," said event director Hugh Brasher. "The Big Half is a celebration of community and life."
As part of the campaign, plans have also been announced for a run for younger competitors, a relay for community groups and a festival in Greenwich.
The London Marathon was co-founded by Brasher's father Chris, in 1981. Around 40,000 runners took part in last Sunday's race, with an estimated 800,000 supporters lining the route.
(Reporting by Neil Robinson, editing by Mitch Phillips)
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The A15 has been blocked after a crash involving two vehicles.
Police rushed to the scene of the collision, which took place at around 4pm on Monday, March 19, near RAF Waddington.
One lane on the busy route linking Lincoln and Sleaford has been blocked as a result of the crash.
Lincolnshire Police say that no-one has been injured in the collision, but disruption is likely as a car involved in the incident that is set to be recovered from the scene.
It is not clear if the second vehicle involved in the crash was a car or something bigger.
Queues of around 200m were building up near where the incident happened outside the RAF base, as of 5pm.
The Cold War-era vessel was seen prowling 70 miles off the coast of Delaware as tensions loom between US and Russia. The new president has spoken about warming up relations with Russian supremo Vladimir Putin, but troops continue to pour into Europe.
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CHICAGO -- At least one person was pinned inside their vehicle during a 29-car pileup on Interstate 94 near Hartford, Michigan, on Friday, amid heavy lake-effect snow, CBS Chicago reports. Michigan State Police said 17 semi-trucks and 12 passenger vehicles were involved in the crash around 9:20 a.m. local time in the westbound lanes of Interstate 94, about 35 miles west of Kalamazoo.
Police said the westbound lanes likely would be closed until about 1 p.m. local time.
Michigan State Police said one person was sent to a hospital, CBS Kalamazoo affiliate WWMT reports.
"At least one person was pinned inside his vehicle for a short period of time," police said in a statement on the crash.
"The MSP reminds drivers to exercise extra care when driving in snowy conditions. Reducing speed and increasing following distance between vehicles allows drivers time to react to hazards which can prevent these multi-vehicle crashes," police said.
Dance Consortium presents a Sadler’s Wells Production at Nottingham’s Royal Concert Hall on June 9-10.
Milonga sees internationally celebrated choreographer and Sadler’s Wells associate artist, Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, collaborate with an incredibly talented cast of 17 performers, uniting Argentinean tango dancers, contemporary dancers and live musicians to create a show that brings his own unique style to tango.
Milonga is the term for a tango dance party. Inspired by the late night milonga scene held in the intimate bars of Buenos Aires, Cherkaoui draws on traditional influences and adds a contemporary twist. The result is a seductive and fascinating exploration of tango for the 21st century.
The performances start at 7.30pm. Tickets cost £24 - £16 plus concessions, available from www.trch.co.uk or on 0115 989 5555.
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Standing in solidarity with rape & sexual assault survivors, rapper & educator Mahogany Jones is gearing up for the 4TH ANNUAL DENIM DAY DETROIT on April 26. DETROIT, MI, USA, April 17, 2017 / EINPresswire.com / -- Mahogany Jones ' aPUREMovement will work in conjunction with Enough Said's AA490CHALLENGE . The collaborative effort will help raise awareness and funds for Detroit's remaining unprocessed rape kits via a DENIM DAY DETROIT fashion show.
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At the plateau, sources said, the Chinese have not dismantled any of their tents and temporary construction in the vicinity. The PLA battalion, which has been spread over the area due to lack of space, is being kept under surveillance by the Indian Army, said sources. The Chinese soldiers in the area still have road construction equipment and other stores, they said.
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A Bexar County Sherrif’s deputy is under arrest for DWI.
Deputy Krystal Borrego was arrested early this morning and charged with Driving While Intoxicated.
The detention officer has been with the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office a little more than a year.
She is currently assigned to the second shift at the Bexar County Jail and BCSO says she will be placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation.
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — Firefighters are on the scene of a house fire in Chesapeake.
Officials with the Chesapeake Fire Department said on Twitter that firefighters were called to a house on Eaglestone Arch just after 1 p.m.
Arriving around 10 minutes later, crews found heavy smoke at the house.
A short video posted to Twitter showed the smoke billowing out of the house. An image from scene showed the back of the house charred from the flames.
1400 block of Eaglestone Arch pic.twitter.com/wKHLRkWFUA — Chesapeake Fire Dept (@ChesapeakeFire) March 19, 2018
It is not clear whether anyone was home at the time of the fire. Stay with WAVY.com for the latest developments.
2 President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump stand with French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron during a State Arrival Ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House, April 24, 2018, in Washington.
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It's a dog-eat-listing-agent world out there, and there are always some people all too willing to cross into questionable territory to get the listing. They'll say things like, "I can get you more money than that other agent can." Let's say you're the "other" agent. How do you successfully deflect when your seller offers up this objection? 'The No. 1 mistake' This powerful response suggested by Powell, Ohio's Shaun Simpson also includes a foolproof follow-up. "Picking an agent because of the price they tell you they can get -- that's the no. 1 mistake that sellers make," he explains to his potential clients. "If you would like, I'll pay for an independent appraiser," he adds. "I can give you my price; we can take your price and the appraiser's number, and we'll list at the middle. "But above all -- make sure you are selecting an agent based on market knowledge and experience with marketing," he concludes. via GIPHY Numbers don't lie Lexington, Kentucky, brok...
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CHICAGO (AP) — A Republican lawmaker trying to unseat Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner is standing by a campaign ad that’s being blasted as racist, homophobic and “repulsive.”
State Rep. Jeanne Ives, a social and fiscal conservative, says the ad that began airing this weekend illustrates the GOP governor’s “chosen constituents based on the policy choices he made.”
The ad features actors portraying people including a transgender woman and a Chicago Teachers Union member, all thanking Rauner.
The deep-voiced transgender woman, wearing a dress that reveals a hairy chest, says “Thank you for signing legislation that lets me use the girl’s bathroom.”
Rauner hasn’t signed a so-called transgender bathroom bill.
Advocacy groups and people from both political parties quickly condemned the ad.
Ives says GOP primary voters need to know about Rauner’s “betrayals of conservatives.”
The Lexington Public Library meets customers where they are… literally
Sometimes library customers just want to pick up their holds. Maybe they’ve got a child asleep in a car seat. Or one having a meltdown. Maybe they have a mobility issue.
That’s why the Library began curbside service Aug. 1 at the Central Library and Beaumont branches. Customers drive up to a dedicated curbside service parking spot and call the number on the sign, and a member of the Library staff brings out their holds without them ever leaving their car.
The service is available 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sundays, 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Fridays, and 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays.
The two locations are serving as pilots. The Library will make adjustments to the service as needed before the Library expands the service to other locations.
Info: (859) 231-5500 or www.lexpublib.org
An elderly German woman left more than half a million pounds to the Tories in her will – despite being virtually unknown to the party or her local Conservative MP.
Gerda Winder, 86, who died in a care home in Essex on April 5 last year, donated £582,358 to the Tories as a dying gift.
Yet despite being such a keen supporter of the party, her local Colchester MP, Will Quince, and other local activists knew her by name only – and had no idea she was preparing to make such a large donation.
Speaking to HuffPost UK, Quince, first elected to the Commons in 2015, described the payout as “incredible”, adding: “A lot of people knew of her, but not much about her.
“I don’t know much about her. Clearly she must have been a keen supporter of the party.”
Two corrections officers have been placed on paid leave as authorities investigate an inmate’s escape from a Rhode Island detention center.
Former Army reservist James Morales was reported missing Saturday night and remains at large.
Wyatt Correctional Center warden Daniel Martin tells WBZ-TV (http://cbsloc.al/2ivyGIG ) that two officers were placed on leave. He says Morales escaped around 7 p.m. but wasn’t discovered missing until three hours later.
The prison in Central Falls remains locked down as officials review procedures.
The 35-year-old Morales is charged with stealing 16 guns from a U.S. Army Reserve Center and faces child rape charges.
Police say they believe Morales fled to Attleboro, Massachusetts, and stole a car that was found Sunday. They believe he is bleeding from razor wire that he climbed through to escape.
January 6-22, Jukwaa Mazoa Productions presents their production of John Patrick Shanley 's "Doubt, a Parable at The Player's Ring, 105 Marcy Street, Portsmouth NH. Showtimes are Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 PM, Sundays, January 8 and 15 at 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM, Sunday Jan 22 at 3:00PM.
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The former Celebrity Big Brother housemate headed backed into the Borehamwood Bungalow with fellow all-stars Marnie Simpson and Nicola McLean for the latest shopping task.
But the 36-year-old doesn’t appear to be having a great time as she mingled with this year’s contestants.
In a clip that will be aired on tonight’s show, Gemma is seen taking a dip in the hot tub when Chanelle decides to let control of her bladder go.
The Only Way Is Essex star was in disbelief as she shouted: “You’re weeing by me!”
Indictment Hinged On Misleading Word, Platinum Execs Say
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 9:41 PM EST) -- Mark Nordlicht and other hedge fund executives at Platinum Partners who are fighting fraud charges asked a Brooklyn federal judge to dismiss the case against them on Thursday, saying the indictment hinged on prosecutors’ use of the word “[sic]” to twist the meaning of an email.
The government claims co-founder Nordlicht and six other execs at Platinum and its portfolio company Black Elk Energy Offshore Operations LLC inflated the value of their assets, hid a cash shortfall from investors and secretly bought Black Elk debt so...
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A Frenchman has earned the ire of Indonesian authorities by filming himself perched on the edge of the crater of Bali's active volcano Mount Agung.
Karl Kaddouri, who lives in Bali, posted a video to social media of himself standing on the edge of the smoking crater on Thursday morning, saying it was a way of getting out of his "comfort zone".
Karl Kaddouri atop Mount Agung. Photo: Photo via Facebook
The National Agency for Disaster Management (BNPB) has set a 12km exclusion zone around the volcano, warning it could erupt at any time.
BNPB head Willem Rampangilei said more than 140,000 people and about 10,000 farm animals have been evacuated from nine districts around Mount Agung.
BNPB has warned the community about the danger of Mount Agung erupting by distributing leaflets, disaster-prone maps and disaster comic books to children at refugee sites.
ANKARA (Reuters) - A suspected Islamic State militant stabbed a Turkish police officer to death while being taken to the Istanbul police headquarters, the state-run Anadolu news agency said.
The man, suspected of preparing a bomb attack, had been detained in an operation by anti-terrorism police. The wounded officer succumbed to his stab wounds after being taken to hospital, Anadolu said in a report late on Sunday.
Following the attack, police detained another 12 suspected Islamic State militants, of Iranian, Iraqi and Syrian origin, Andalou said.
Police detained 22 people suspected of links to the jihadist group on Friday.
Turkey has detained more than 5,000 Islamic State suspects and deported some 3,290 foreign militants from 95 different countries in recent years, according to officials. It has refused entry to at least 38,269 people.
Police cracking down on speeding after child hit on Cape Coral street
Police are focusing on speeding in one Cape Coral neighborhood after a car ran over a little boy.
Dash cam video caught the car driving wildly out of control after it hit the child. It happened around two weeks ago.
Cape police say they’ve focused on traffic patrols in the neighborhood after the incident.
A neighbor who saw the terrifying moment called 911 and chased after the driver, who police say is 30-year-old Ashley Wood.
The boy was rushed to the hospital as a good Samaritan led police to the driver accused of leaving him on the side of the road.
The mother of the child who was hit says he is on the mend and just celebrated his birthday.
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DUBAI Feb 14 Dubai construction firm Drake & Scull reported a 2016 net loss of 786.9 million dirhams ($214.4 million) on Tuesday, narrowing from a loss of 938.8 million dirhams in the previous year.
Revenues shrank to 3.24 billion dirhams last year from 4.20 billion dirhams in 2015. The contractor's net loss for the fourth quarter of 2016 amounted to 490 million dirhams, compared to a profit of 14.7 million dirhams a year earlier.
Drake & Scull also said that as part of its turnaround and capital restructuring plan, it was considering proposing a rights issue of 500 million dirhams in equity to a strategic investor, and that it had secured a binding offer from United Arab Emirates-based Tabarak Investment.
Like other construction firms in the region, the company has been hit hard by tough competition in the sector and an economic slowdown caused by low oil prices. (Reporting by Davide Barbuscia; Editing by Andrew Torchia)
Labour is set to have a cringeworthy summer party where leader Jeremy Corbyn will be the headliner
The festival, dubbed ‘Labour Live 2018’ will take place at Tottenham’s White Hart lane recreation ground on the 16 June and will involve a host of musicians as well as some of the party’s best-known figures.
Mr Corbyn, 68, and shadow Chancellor John McDonnell will make an appearance along with shadow secretary of state for international development Kate Osamor.
But the announcement has already sparked a backlash on Twitter, with dozens taking to social media to mock the event.
Steve Hobday tweeted: “The gullible young will lap it up, it’s almost embarrassing it’s so transparent... Labour confirms music festival in June, with Jeremy Corbyn on bill.”
BUTTE, Mont. (AP) — Car owners in Montana will pay a little more when it comes time to renew vehicle registrations next year.
The Montana Standard reports that starting Jan. 1, a new statewide administrative fee of 3 percent will be applied to all portions of registration costs except on the county option fee.
State lawmakers increased registration fees during the last legislative session in hopes of raising about $25 million over the next two years to fund the Division of Motor Vehicles and the Montana Highway Patrol.
An annual tax on luxury vehicles also kicks in on Jan. 1. The tax adds an $825 fee to register newer vehicles valued at $150,000 or more.
Owners of newer motor homes valued at $300,000 or more will have an additional $800 fee.
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Information from: The Montana Standard, http://www.mtstandard.com
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – Police are investigating a robbery of the Dollar General on Belmont Avenue.
Thursday afternoon, officers were called to the store, where an employee reported that she was robbed by a man wearing black clothing and a pink bandana over his face. The man ran toward Fairmont Avenue and then Foster Street, according to a police report.
Police checked the area but were unable to find the robber.
The employee said the man had a handgun and demanded cash from the register.
The photographer Shaniqwa Jarvis has shot advertising campaigns for Supreme, Nike and Adidas. She’s shot portraits of Cardi B, Janelle Monáe and SZA. She’s held solo exhibitions in London and Tokyo. She’s capital-A accomplished.
But if her work is exhilarating, it is also tiring. She is often confronted by industry peers who question whether she’s capable of doing what she does, who scrutinize her credentials, and wonder aloud whether she is suitable for the job and sometimes mistake her for the stylist when she shows up for shoots.
“Even still to this day there are certain people who hire me who have never hired a black woman before,” she said recently. “They think there are so many differences and they start talking to me and they’re like, oh my god, we’re so similar.”
This month, Ms. Jarvis released a self-titled book of her photographs, published by Baque Creative Press. She describes it as a greatest hits compilation, a record of her 20 years taking pictures in New York, Los Angeles and London.
The Latest on problems with an emergency spillway at the nation's tallest dam : Gov. Jerry Brown is asking the Trump administration for federal assistance in responding to a potential failure of a spillway at the Oroville Dam in Northern California. In a letter to President Donald Trump released Monday, Brown asks for help for the three Northern California counties affected.
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Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said Tuesday that China will make utmost efforts to facilitate denuclearization and peace and stability in the Korean Peninsula Li made the remarks at a press conference after the conclusion of the annual session of China's top legislature.
This dog from Korea has one jam and he loses it when the beat drops by doing the cutest butt dance
Tank overflow causes spill of brine, oil in Renville County
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota Oil and Gas Division officials say a tank that overflowed caused a spill of more than 19,000 gallons of brine and more than 3,000 gallons of oil in Renville County.
Division officials say Berenergy Corp. reported Monday that the spill occurred Saturday about 2 miles east of Glenburn. The company says the spill was contained within the diking that was done on site and has been recovered.
Officials say a state inspector will be on site this week.
Brine is a waste byproduct of oil development.
MIAMI (AP) - A Frenchman arrested when he arrived in the United States for a world beard-growing championship will plead guilty in federal court on drug charges.
The Miami Herald reports that Gal Vallerius is charged with drug conspiracy and money laundering in South Florida federal court. Investigators say he moderated online sales of cocaine, methamphetamine and oxycodone. He faces at least 20 years in prison. He had an alias of "OxyMonster."
According to a DEA affidavit, Vallerius was detained in Atlanta in 2017 and his laptop seized.
The computer contained the Tor browser, which allows users to conceal their true internet addresses on that network; his log-in credential for Dream Market, the eBay-type marketplace for illegal narcotics and drug paraphernalia; and $500,000 worth of the digital currency bitcoin.
An explosion rocked New York's Port Authority, one of the city's busiest commuter hubs, on Monday morning and police said one suspect was injured and in custody but that no-one else was hurt in the rush-hour incident.
Russian law enforcement officials are questioning a new suspect over the bombing of a metro train in St Petersburg earlier this month, a source familiar with the investigation told Reuters on Monday.
Fourteen people were killed in the April 3rd attack.
The suspect is the ninth person to have been detained since the attack on suspicion of having colluded with the bomber, Akbarzhon Jalilov.
Jalilov was killed in the explosion.
Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB), cited by the RIA news agency, identified the detained man as Abror Azimov.
The suspect was born in 1990 and is from ex-Soviet Central Asia.
RIA reported that the FSB described him in a statement as one of the organisers of the attack and said he had trained Jalilov.
Azimov was detained on Monday in the Moscow region, the agency reported.
Earlier, Russian media reported that the bomber had made a telephone call to someone in Moscow before the attack.
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I asked the cast of Empire and Star for their best cuffing season advice only to find out that most of them didn’t know what cuffing season meant. Jussie Smollett, Ryan Destiny, and Amiyah Scott were able to save the day but it makes for an interesting video. Check it out above.
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No one was seriously injured in a nine-vehicle collision which closed the A19 southbound last night, police have confirmed.
The incident took place at around 7:50pm on Sunday and closed the road from the A689 junction to the Portrack Interchange until around midnight whilst the vehicles were recovered.
Cleveland Police dealt with the incident and confirmed that no one was seriously injured.
BILLINGS – The mild snowfall that recently covered the Billings area has pushed this winter’s total accumulation for the city past the single-season snowfall record.
The Billings Gazette reports the National Weather Service recorded 2.6 inches (6.6 centimeters) of snow at the Billings Logan International Airport by early Monday afternoon, bringing the yearly total to more than 106 inches (269 centimeters).
Snowfall from the 2017-18 winter had been tied for weeks with the city’s previous record-holding winter of 2013-14. Snowfall that winter reached 103.5 inches (262.9 centimeters).
National Weather Service meteorologist Bob Setzenfand says Monday’s light snowfall didn’t have much of an impact on area road conditions.
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It is alleged that at about 04:00 on the morning of 13 August 2017, the woman woke up her neighbors in Elijah Street, Walmer and reported that she set three shacks alight.
A body was found in one of the shacks. Identity of the deceased person is not yet known.
The reason for setting the shacks on fire is yet to be established. The fire brigade was on the scene and extinguished the fires.
The woman was arrested for murder and will appear in court soon.
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An abandoned suitcase caused an evacuation of a few stores in The Loop shopping center in Kissimmee Monday afternoon, police said.
Security guards at the complex contacted Kissimmee police at about 3:30 p.m. and said a suspicious-looking suitcase was found in the parking lot.
Kissimmee police officers and the Orange County Fire Rescue department’s bomb squad are at The Loop to investigate. Cars and pedestrians are being kept away from the area.
No injuries have been reported.
This is a breaking news story. Please check back for more details.
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A Tiki torch manufacturer is denouncing white supremacists who used its products in Charlottesville, Virginia, over the weekend.
In a Facebook post on Saturday, TIKI Brand Products said it was “deeply saddened and disappointed” that members of hate groups ― some performing Nazi salutes ― had marched through the University of Virginia campus on Friday night while carrying lit Tiki torches.
Today’s Forecast
Warm spring sunshine will bathe us Wednesday and Thursday, with highs topping out either side of 80 degrees. Showers return very early on Friday morning.
April 24 (Reuters) - China Display Optoelectronics Technology Holdings Ltd:
* IN Q1, GROUP’S TOTAL SALES VOLUME OF PRODUCTS 8.14 MILLION UNITS, DOWN 32.6 PERCENT
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Dr Giovanni Bonello, left, with Salvatore Iozzi
Dr Giovanni Bonello opened an exhibition of 33 photos by Salvatore Iozzi on level 2 at Il-Ħaġar (Pjazza San Ġorġ, Victoria). Gozo colori kuluri colours can be visited all summer from 9am to 5pm daily.
Shots, developed in 40x60cm format by MV Color di Mario Viola (of Rende, Cosenza), highlight festa aspects, buildings and nature and the sea.
Iozzi is an Italian enamoured with the island, as noted by Dr Bonello and also confirmed by a 10-minute slide show in the same hall.
Three other temporary exhibitions are still running at Il-Ħagar: St George icons and philately and aerial photos. Visitors may acquire photos, books and CDs.
A South Carolina senator accused of inappropriately touching a 16-year-old student while he was a teacher almost 20 years ago has been cleared of any wrongdoing, according to the State Law Enforcement Division.
Sen. Mike Fanning, who successfully challenged Senate District 17 Sen. Creighton Coleman in the June 2016 primary, will not be charged with a crime, SLED spokesman Thom Berry said.
SLED got involved in the investigation after receiving a request from the Hampton County Sheriff's Office to investigate claims made against Fanning while he was a teacher at Estill High School.
That investigation came in September 2016, just months before the November election. State Democratic leadership cried foul against state GOP leaders, claiming the investigation was nothing more than political dirty tricks before the election.
Fanning went on to win the seat outright against Republican Mark Palmer.
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circa 1950: A one year old learns to use the lavatory with her own special toilet seat. (Photo by Lloyd Yearwood/Three Lions/Getty Images)
University of Louisiana at Lafayette freshman Elio Lango recently competed in the Futures of Champaign-Urbana Professional Event in tennis at the University Of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Atkins Tennis Center in Champaign, Illinois.
In a field of 64, Lango opened up the first round of qualifiers with a 6-4, 6-2 win on Saturday, July 22 over Henry Britton of Great Britain, followed by a 6-1, 3-6, 7-6 (3) win over Canada’s Stefan Frljanic in a three-game set before losing in the third round of qualifiers to U.S.’ Jonathan Chang, dropping a 5-7, 3-6 set.
Lago, who began playing tennis at the age of nine in his hometown of Fortaleza, Brazil, enrolled at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette in January.
Lago and the Ragin’ Cajuns tennis team will open the 2017-18 season Sept. 22-24 hosting the John Breaux Cajun Tennis Classic at the Culotta Tennis Center.
NBA players love SUPREME — but the brand’s latest collaboration with Nike resurrects a concept we probably didn’t need for another decade.
The Dipset-certified all-over-logo print logo that we all had on at least one jacket, shirt or pair of jeans will be available in sneaker form soon.
Is it too soon for a retro?
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Chinese President Xi Jinping, left, and Premier Li Keqiang, right, press the green buttons to show their approval of government work reports and proposals during the closing session of the annual National People's Congress in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, Tuesday, March 20, 2018. Ng Han Guan AP Photo
He took the country by storm with with his “Jennifer” viral video, and now he’s ready for the follow up.
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Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Bartolo Colon works in the first inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres Sunday, April 16, 2017, in Atlanta. Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Bartolo Colon works in the first inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres Sunday, April 16, 2017, in Atlanta.
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State of New Jersey Common Pension Fund D purchased a new position in Corrections Corp. of America during the third quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The firm purchased 400,000 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock, valued at approximately $5,548,000.
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The German shepherd won the Herding Group category
(CNN) A female German shepherd named Rumor won the Best in Show award at the 141st Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in New York City Tuesday night.
"Unbelievable," said handler and co-owner Kent Boyles.
Rumor was the nation's No. 1 dog last year but fell short to California Journey.
But this year, Best in Show Judge Thomas H. Bradley from Watertown, New York, saw something special in her.
"The German shepherd standard talks about quality and nobility. Sometimes unrecognizable. When you recognize it, it hits you home, and that's what it really is. She is just magnificent."
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A 67-year-old woman from Tennessee was killed in a hit and run accident on Sunday (August 13) evening, according to the Orange Beach Police Department.
Orange Beach Police Department spokesman Steve Brown said the suspect, David B. Waters, 51, of Monroeville remained at the scene of the accident and was taken into custody on Sunday night.
Brown said police officers were called to a vehicle accident involving a pedestrian at approximately 6:41 p.m. in the 24000 block of Perdido Beach Boulevard.
The 67-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene. He said Waters was later identified as the suspect and was arrested without incident.
Waters was charged with driving under the influence, manslaughter and reckless driving. Brown said Waters is currently in the Orange Beach Municipal Jail and will be transferred to the Baldwin County Corrections Center on Monday.
Brown said the accident remains under investigation at this time.
The next government of Costa Rica will celebrate 200 years of our country as a free, sovereign and independent Republic. On May 8, the official transfer of powers will be celebrated in the heart of San Jose: in the Plaza de la Democracia y Abolición del Ejército (Democracy Plaza and the Abolition of the Army).
The event, to take place at 8:30 a.m. is free to the public. The first 1,000 spots were already taken up, the next block of tickets will be available (online) on April 26.
Click here for your tickets and more information.
Although the event is an ‘open’ event, attendance in the Plaza is by ticket holders only.
Why hasn’t anyone thought of this before now?
Burger King lovers’ lives just got a little sweeter as the popular fast food chain revealed its newest milkshake: the Cinnamon Toast Crunch Shake.
FAST FOOD NEWS: Burger King’s Cinnamon Toast Crunch Shake https://t.co/wNGDnZv9Zk pic.twitter.com/jvDx0d4WNk — The Impulsive Buy (@theimpulsivebuy) October 6, 2017
The new shake blends together vanilla soft serve, syrup, and pieces of the classic cereal. It tastes like someone took their leftover Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal milk and threw it in an ice cream machine.
Burger King’s Cinnamon Toast Crunch Shake is available for a limited time starting today, and costs about $2.99 per beverage.
Walmart says it will not sell firearms, ammunition to customers under 21
Walmart, one of the nation's largest retailers, announced Wednesday that stores will not sell firearms or ammunition to customers under the age of 21.
Livingston Police officers arrested a 27-year-old woman Thursday in connection to allegations that she was involved in a shooting incident on May 19 in which a man is suspected of driving up to a house and firing two or three shots toward the home. Lashunda Smith, of Livingston, is still being held in the Polk County jail on a felony aggravated assault with a deadly weapon charge, and three misdemeanor charges - driving while license invalid, possession of drug paraphernalia, and failure to appear.
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Argentinian soccer legend Diego Armando Maradona blows a kiss prior to the round of 16 match between France and Argentina, at the 2018 soccer World Cup at the Kazan Arena in Kazan, Russia, Saturday, June 30, 2018. Sergei Grits AP Photo
Today is America’s birthday and we celebrate our independence from England. Fans all over the United States will watch fireworks, have barbeques and watch parades.
It is particularly awesome to be an Arizona Cardinals fan on Independence Day.
Why?
It’s American football!
This isn’t unique to Cardinals fans, but while the rest of the world calls soccer football, fans of the NFL are especially patriotic because this sport isn’t just football, it’s American football. Baseball can claim to be America’s pastime, but the NFL rules it all. Nothing is more American than watching the NFL.
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A total of 234.2 million men and women were employed in the EU in the first quarter of 2017, the highest levels ever recorded, according to estimates published on Wednesday by Eurostat, the statistical office of the EU. The number of persons employed increased by 0.4% in both the euro area (EA19) and in the EU-28 in the first quarter of 2017, compared to the previous quarter.
Brandon Benitz continues his weekly “Chat with the Chancellor” here in the Spring 2018 semester. This week, he’s joined by Doug Kristensen, the Chancellor of the University of Nebraska at Kearney.
UNK has recently been awarded with a couple of outstanding recognitions. First, “U.S. News & World Report’s” rankings of “Best Online Graduate Education Programs” listed UNK at No. 25 in the nation out of more than 1,200 online programs surveyed, and second, was the “Rural Law Opportunities Program” being recognized as the winner of the “2018 Brown Select Award”, given by the American Bar Association; the Board of Regents held their regular meeting Thursday of last week, so we talk about his biggest takeaways from that meeting and and update on how the most recent state Budget information will impact the UNK campus; and more!
To listen to the interview, click here.
THE police bomb squad is investigating a suspicious device left outside Frankston Magistrates’ Court in Fletcher Rd this morning.
Police confirmed the device was found near the court before 8am today.
Bomb response unit officers are on scene investigating.
Fletcher Rd is closed between Evelyn St and Beach St.
The court is next to Frankston Police Station.
More to come.
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A man who has been booked into the Trumbull County Jail 24 times since 2005 will return.
Thirty-three-year-old Adam McGill was arrested Friday night by Warren police after Champion police reported a stolen vehicle.
Authorities said McGill was spotted by Warren officers but refused to stop. A police chase then took place, running through several jurisdictions, including Warren, Niles, Weathersfield, and Howland.
Eventually, police said McGill abandoned the vehicle and took off on foot, but was caught a short time later.
Police said McGill was taken to the hospital with minor injuries. He is expected to be booked into the Trumbull County Jail upon his release.
According to officers, McGill faces charges including receiving stolen property, resisting arrest and failure to comply.
According to Trumbull County Jail records, this will be McGill's 25th time booked into the jail since 2005.
By Todd Borek, Weather Channel Meteorologist
(CHICAGO) After a quiet start to 2017, our first shot of precipitation (in the form of rain) will arrive today. Then, expect conditions to get much colder, with high temperatures struggling to get out of the teens by Wednesday.
Today|Showers possible. Highs in the low 40s and lows in the upper 30s.
Tuesday|More clouds than sun. Highs in the upper 30s and lows in the low teens.
Wednesday|Abundant sunshine. Highs in the upper teens and lows in the mid single digits.
Thursday|Abundant sunshine. Highs in the low teens.
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JACKSON, N.Y. (NEWS10) – A bull escaped a livestock auction in Washington County Tuesday night.
The bull was at a livestock auction at the Cambridge Valley livestock auction barn. The owner was unloading the bull from a trailer, when it took off down the street and was nearly hit by a car.
The bull was last seen on Route 78 near the auction barn.
Authorities advise people to stay away from the bull as it is very agitated. Anyone who sees the bull is urged to call the sheriff’s office at (518) 747-4623.
Cambridge police and New York State Police are assisting in the search.
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One person is dead, and at least five other people were taken to the hospital, after a tree branch fell on them as they watched fireworks at the Rock Island County Courthouse.
It happened just before 10 p.m. Tuesday, July 3rd. Witnesses said dozens of people were sitting underneath the oak tree when the branch fell and many people moved out of the way.
One person said people tried to lift the tree up after it fell to free people trapped underneath.
Witnesses on the scene said the tree came down without any warning and several dozen people were sitting beneath it. Some witnesses said they mistook it for fireworks.
Several people were taken on gurneys, and crews covered up parts of the tree with white sheets.
On Wednesday morning, the front lawn of the courthouse was roped off with caution tape.
The floral smocked dress worn by Princess Charlotte as she went to meet her new baby brother has sold out online.
Confident Charlotte, who is just days away from her third birthday, was at ease in front of the world’s media at the Lindo Wing in London.
She charmed the crowds on Monday, by turning to wave as she led her father the Duke of Cambridge up the steps to the hospital to meet the newborn baby prince.
Princess Charlotte in her Little Alice London dress (Dominic Lipinski/PA)
Her blue Periwinkle dress, with Peter Pan collar and short sleeves, and blue daisy smocking was by Little Alice London.
The outfit, which is priced from £40 for aged six months to £45 for six years, has sold out in all sizes.
The dress features contrast piping on the collar and sleeves, and a button back and sash tie.
The brand, which specialises in smocked clothes, is owned by Alice Avenel – who went to school at Marlborough College with Charlotte’s mother the Duchess of Cambridge.
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Justin Thomas has won the PGA Championship for his first major title.
The 24-year-old Thomas shot a 3-under 68 in the final round for his fourth win of the year. He entered the week as the world's 14th-ranked player.
Thomas started the day two shots back of third-round leader Kevin Kisner, but began to make a move on the seventh hole.
From there, he birdied four of the next six holes, including a dramatic putt on the par-5 10th hole where his ball lingered on the left edge of the cup for about 12 seconds before falling in. He followed that up by chipping in from the fringe on No. 13 for another birdie en route to winning the Wanamaker Trophy. He essentially sealed the victory with a 15-foot birdie putt on the par-3 17th.
Thomas' father, Mike, is a PGA Tour professional at Harmony Landing in Louisville who got him started in the game at a young age. Mike Thomas is a former member of the PGA Board of Directors.
The New York Times and a third rate reporter named Maggie Haberman, known as a Crooked H flunkie who I don’t speak to and have nothing to do with, are going out of their way to destroy Michael Cohen and his relationship with me in the hope that he will “flip.” They use....
Pep Guardiola has surprisingly left Sergio Aguero and David Silva out of his starting XI for the clash with Burnley as Manchester City aim to bounce back from a potentially damaging defeat to Liverpool.
City dropped out of the top four and find themselves 10 points behind Premier League leaders Chelsea after losing 1-0 at Anfield on Saturday.
Aguero has been replaced in the line-up for the clash with Clarets by Kelechi Iheanacho.
Silva, John Stones and Pablo Zabaleta are also dropped to the bench, with Jesus Navas, Gael Clichy and Bacary Sagna picked to start at Etihad Stadium.
Burnley are 11th in the table and have won their last two matches, as they seek revenge for a 2-1 loss in the corresponding fixture at home to City in November.
VIENNA Feb 13 Austrian police have detained a man for glorifying the Nazi regime, after he appeared in public dressed as Adolf Hitler, a police spokesman said.
The 25-year-old was arrested on Monday night in Braunau am Inn, the Hitler's birthplace, the spokesman said.
The daily newspaper Oberoesterreichische Nachrichten said on Saturday the man had been seen outside the house in which Hitler was born and in a local bookstore browsing through magazines about World War Two.
He had a Hitler-style moustache and similar haircut to the dictator's, and wore "a suit reminiscent of Hitler", the paper said, adding he identified himself in a local bar as "Harald Hitler".
"It is definitely not a carnival joke or an art project, the young man knows exactly what he is doing," the police spokesman said.
Hitler, born in 1889, led Nazi Germany into World War Two and the Holocaust. Glorifying Hitler or the Nazis is a crime in Austria, which Nazi Germany annexed in 1938. (Reporting by Kirsti Knolle; editing by Andrew Roche)
After a new report that says ridership on Connecticut's three Metro-North lines have dropped, three members of Connecticut's congressional delegation have written a letter asking the railroad to put together a plan to get more commuters on the train. U.S. Senator Chris Murphy , U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal , and U.S. Representative Elizabeth Esty say they cited examples of when service improvements along the lines have lead to increased ridership and when lapses in service have lead to fewer people on the trains.
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WASHINGTON A deal between Greece and its international lenders for more fiscal reforms settles one issue that has blocked the International Monetary Fund's financial participation in the bailout, but debt relief is still needed, an IMF spokesman said on Tuesday.
The spokesman said the IMF has long maintained that Greece's bailout program must have both reforms to meet fiscal surplus targets and debt relief in order for the Fund to participate.
In a joint statement with Greece's European lenders, the IMF said: "the Greek authorities have confirmed their intention to swiftly implement this policy package. This preliminary agreement will now be complemented by further discussions in the coming weeks on a credible strategy for ensuring that Greece's debt is sustainable."
Greece's government early on Tuesday promised to cut pensions and give taxpayers fewer breaks to pave the way for the disbursement of further rescue funds.
(Reporting by David Lawder; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
DALLAS (AP) - Former ESPN reporter Ed Werder, who has covered the NFL for 34 years, has won the Dick McCann Award from the Professional Football Writers of America.
Werder spent the last 19 years at ESPN before being let go earlier this year.
The McCann Award is given to a reporter who has made a long and distinguished contribution to pro football through his or her coverage. The award is named the first director of the Pro Football Hall of Fame (1962-67) who also was a longtime reporter in New York with several newspapers.
During his time at ESPN from 1998-2017, Werder appeared weekly on several studio shows, covered games and the draft. He also worked for CNNSI, CNN, the Dallas Morning News (1992-96) and Fort Worth Star-Telegram (1989) covering the Cowboys. Before that, he was an NFL beat writer for the Orlando Sentinel and the Boulder Daily Camera from 1984-89.
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Troxclair, the council's lone conservative , is broadly against the government over-regulation of markets. And in this case, that means getting rid of the city code that technically requires kids to get a $35 permit to operate a lemonade stand.
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McQuaid left Monday's tilt versus Columbus in the third period with an injury, Joe Haggerty of NBC Sports Boston reports.
It must be something in the locker room, as McQuaid is now the seventh Bruins player to either be listed as day-to-day or out. It's unclear when McQuaid suffered his injury or what he's exactly dealing with, and head coach Bruce Cassidy was unsure of the severity following the game. If the 31-year-old isn't ready for Wednesday's game against St. Louis, the Bruins may need to call someone up from AHL Providence, as they don't have a seventh defensemen on their roster at the moment.
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Carers4Carers is a peer-led support group for carers who provide unpaid care and support for a loved one or friend. The group continues to offer support if that person enters residential care; former carers are also welcome. Set up with rural carers specifically in mind, Carers4Carers offers a nearby place to relax with others over tea or coffee while also being able to access necessary information through a programme of speakers. The Companionship Group offers care for loved ones for the duration of the meeting.
Where do you do most of your Christmas shopping?
Choices In White County, whenever possible. Gainesville or other area cities. Internet sites such as Amazon. I’m a Scrooge; I don’t shop.
Two of the attackers were minors and have been detained and charged. The third, 21-year-old Nikita Gerasimov, has fled to Estonia, the St. Petersburg-based news outlet Fontanka.ru reported .
Three nationalists attacked passengers in a St. Petersburg metro car on Friday, reportedly yelling: “this car is for whites.”
The three nationalists on Friday attacked a man with of “non-Slavic appearance,” pushing him out onto the train platform. When other passengers tried to intervene, the assailants attacked them with knives and nunchuks, injuring two, according to Fontanka.
Following the attack, the assailants reportedly told the police that they had been attacked and requested an ambulance.
En route to the hospital, the attackers escaped the ambulance, though the two minors were later detained.
The detainees, charged with “hooliganism,” are currently in police custody.
Lowndes County Crash Claims Life of Selma Man
by Rashad Snell
A single-vehicle crash on Sunday, December 10, has claimed the life of a Selma man.
Anthony Watts, 42, was killed when the 1995 Buick Regal he was driving left the roadway, struck a ditch and overturned. Watts, who was not using a seat belt, was ejected and pronounced dead at the scene.
The crash occurred on U.S. 80 near the 109 mile marker, approximately five miles west of Hayneville.
Nothing further is available as Alabama State Troopers continue to investigate.
HARRISBURG – The Wolf Administration announced the 12 finalists for 2019 PA Teacher of the Year. Three of the finalists are from our region. Maria Vita teaches in the Penn Manor School District in Lancaster County. Brian Hastings teaches in the Spring Grove Area School District in York County; and Sunada Roberts teaches in the Harrisburg School District in Dauphin County. Nominations were submitted by students, parents, peers, and members of the community wishing to honor and recognize educator achievements inside and outside the classroom. The 2019 PA Teacher of the Year will be announced in December in Hershey.
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Running back Patrick Laird and defensive lineman Luc Bequette talked about coming back to spring practice, knowing more in their second year in the system, new position coaches, and listening to Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr, who talked to them about the little things that it takes to be successful.
It’s no surprise that Sonam Kapoor has been fond of sparkling eyelids. A touch of silver to her red carpet appearance or a hint of gold to her event-ready outfit, she is seen sporting those metallic eyes everywhere! Here, we list down our favourites of her metallic eye looks:
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Deepwater Wind says its new wind farm will create more than 800 jobs and result in $250 million in investments in Rhode Island.
Democratic Gov. Gina Raimondo and other officials visited the Port of Providence on Wednesday for the announcement, where work on the new 400-megawatt wind farm will be done.
Massachusetts and Rhode Island announced offshore wind projects last week aimed at delivering a combined 1,200 megawatts of energy, enough to power about 600,000 homes.
Deepwater Wind says the wind farm will be 10 times the size of its Block Island project, the nation’s first offshore wind farm.
The company says it will take about 800 people to build the wind farm and create about 50 permanent jobs. The $250 million investment includes $40 million in port infrastructure improvements.
Most young employees hope their jobs will provide a sense of meaning. But few know how to find it on their own.
That's according to Simon Sinek, bestselling author and motivational speaker whose 2009 TED Talk on finding your purpose has garnered more than 34 million views.
"I've talked to so many young people and entry-level people in the workplace," Sinek tells CNBC Make It, "and it's really stunning to me how many people are playing their career like the lottery."
"Very few of us can clearly know why we do what we do," he says.
Instead of growing increasingly frustrated in your career, or worse, quitting your job without a plan, Sinek recommends doing an exercise that helps you understand what motivates you.
The exercise, which he describes in his book "Find Your Why," requires you and a trusted friend to have a conversation to figure out what really inspires you.
Welcome to today's live news blog where you will find all the latest news, traffic, travel, sport and weather updates for Hull and East Yorkshire on Thursday, May 31.
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The fire rages on for the powerhouse trio from Kansas, Split Lip Rayfield (SLR), as they celebrate the release of their new record, "I’ll Be Around." The new album showcases the songwriting talents of mandolin player Wayne Gottstine and banjo player Eric Mardis, tied together by the harmony and deep-bass licks of Jeff Eaton. Such songs as "Aces High," "Heart of Darkness," and "The High Price of Necromancy" will take listeners on a journey of love, loss, change, and dark powers, as they discover what lies in the mysterious minds of SLR. The song for which the album is named, "I’ll Be Around," serves as a tribute to the band’s fallen teammate Kirk Rundstrom, whose influence on the band and its path was great. Rundstrom’s legacy continues to live on in the new album and also the band itself as every live show is dedicated to his memory. Split Lip Rayfield has carved out their own genre of music with their unique sound and instrumentation.
Four recording artists are guided by musician Fergie, as they vie to keep their place in the competition to become iHeartRadio's "On the Verge" artist.
Boxer Jeff Horn wears a pair of boxing gloves on top of earmuffs Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017, after his a weigh-in for his next fight in Brisbane, Australia. Horn will defend his WBO welterweight world title against Britain's Gary Corcoran on Wednesday. John Pye AP Photo
U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) will present an Upstate veteran with 10 medals he earned but never received after serving in the Vietnam War.
Scott’s office said Sgt. Willie Norwood was drafted into the Army and served in Vietnam from February 1968 to February 1969.
Scott will present Norwood with a Purple Heart, Bronze Star, Air Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, Oak Leaf Cluster, and Republic of Vietnam Campaign Ribbon during a special ceremony Friday morning at Clemson University.
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - A former crew member of a cargo ship that sank after losing propulsion in a hurricane questioned why the ship's owner didn't do more to protect the crew.
The Florida Times-Union reports (http://bit.ly/2lQaSzH ) that former able seaman Marvin Hearman III testified Tuesday before the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Board of Investigation in Jacksonville, Florida.
The El Faro sank Oct. 1, 2015, while traveling from Jacksonville to Puerto Rico. All 33 aboard died.
Hearman testified that Tote Services Inc. managers often called the ship to tell captains to slow down and conserve fuel, but didn't call to warn the crew they were headed into a strong hurricane.
In a statement, Tote spokesman Darrell Wilson said the company disagrees strongly with Hearman's testimony and is committed to supporting the lost sailors' families.
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As of 01 February 2018, the total number of civilians seeking safety in six Protection of Civilians (PoC) sites located on UNMISS bases is 204,247. This includes 114,245 in Bentiu, 24,417 in Malakal, 38,113 in Juba UN House, 2,296 in Bor, and 147 in the UNMISS base and 25,029 in the area adjacent to UNMISS in Wau.
A great value alternative to Champagne, crémants offer characterful regional sparkle from all over France. Sue Style recommends her favourite bottles...
Without the deep pockets required to drink grande marque or grower Champagne, I’m always on the lookout for well-made sparkling wine from other regions of France.
There are, of course, many Champagnes available at relatively modest prices. They find a market because there’s something magical about the brand, but they can be deeply disappointing. Decent crémant is often a far better bet.
Scroll down to see Sue’s top 18 Crémants from France
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The daughter of Choi Soon-Sil, the woman at the centre of a corruption scandal that led to the impeachment of South Korea’s President, has been arrested in Denmark after months in hiding, Seoul prosecutors said on Monday.
Chung Yoo-Ra, the 20-year-old daughter of the woman dubbed South Korea’s “Rasputin”, is one of the figures in the influence-peddling scandal that sparked massive street protests demanding the removal of President Park Geun-Hye.
Danish police arrested Ms Chung on Sunday night for overstaying her visa, Korean prosecutors said, adding they were in talks with Danish authorities to have her deported to Seoul.
Ms Choi, a secret confidante of Ms Park, is accused of using her ties with the president to force top firms including Samsung to “donate” nearly $70 million to non-profit foundations Choi then used as her personal ATMs.
Sunday, Apr 8, 2018
April 8 @ 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Second Sunday is a free family art making event at Hyde Park Art Center.
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An assistant commissioner of the Income Tax department was convicted and sentenced to four years’ imprisonment by a special court under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
Narayanlal Rawal was allegedly caught red-handed demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 1 lakh for passing a favourable assessment order of a company, Hallmark Engineers, for 2011-12. Rawal, who was arrested on March 29, 2014, was out on bail since April 1, 2014. The court found him guilty under section 7 and section 13 (2) and 13 (1) (d) of the Prevention of Corruption Act.
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BEIJING, March 20 (Reuters) - China's Premier Li Keqiang said on Tuesday that there will be no winner from any trade war between China and the United States, and that he hopes both sides can remain "calm."
Stable relations between China and the United States will be good for the world, Li told reporters in Beijing.
China does not hope to see a relatively big trade surplus with the United States, Li said, adding that he hopes the U.S. will ease restrictions on exports of high-tech goods to China.
(Reporting by Kevin Yao Writing by Ryan Woo; Editing by Kim Coghill)
METAIRIE, La. (AP) — An alligator has been wrangled after crawling out of a storm drain in Louisiana.
WWL reports (http://bit.ly/2pbVXFK) a 7-foot (2.13-meter) alligator emerged from a drain in Jefferson Parish on Monday after heavy rains.
The drain was located behind an elementary school that wasn’t holding class because of spring break.
The alligator did move around, but Bucktown resident Hazel Porter described it as mainly “just chilling.”
Video obtained by WWL shows a group of Bucktown residents detaining the alligator by lassoing its neck and tying the rope to a nearby pole as the creature thrashes.
Steven Nicholson, a witness, says wildlife professions arrived and taped its mouth shut. The wranglers placed the bound alligator in a pickup truck and planned to relocate it.
Police: Man posing as Uber driver raped university student
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ATHENS, Ga. (AP) - A man posing as an Uber driver at the University of Georgia is charged with rape and sexual battery.
Police say a 21-year-old student got into the minivan of 53-year-old Emerson Redd outside a downtown Athens club early Friday thinking it was the Uber she had called. She got suspicious when she saw it was missing a GPS device, so she took pictures of the driver and demanded to be let out when he touched her inappropriately.
The driver let her go. But about an hour later, police say, Redd picked up another university student and raped her.
Athens-Clarke County Police Capt. Jerry Saulters tells news outlets that the first victim alerted officers after police posted a notice about the rape on Facebook.
Beachwood Chamber January Networking After Five: Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage
Start the month off right by joining the Beachwood Chamber for the January Networking After Five event on Wednesday, January 10, 2018 from 5:00-6:30 p.m. at the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage.
Enjoy ...
Light refreshments will be served
Tour of the Maltz Museum and new exhibit: Jews & Medicine in America
Learn new networking tips and tricks
Drop your business card for a chance to win a gift certificate
Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage
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SHARE COPY LINK Quarterback Ryan Hilinski discusses his decision to commit to the South Carolina football team in an interview with Phil Kornblut and the SportsTalk radio show. (247Sports photo) Dwayne McLemore
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The Midcentury Modern house takes in city and ocean views from its perch in Los Feliz. This restored home in Los Feliz is a prime example of the Modernist designs of architects Buff & Hensman.
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Illinois State police handled a crash on I-80 westbound, at milepost 142 (near Maple Road), involving a rolled over semi-truck tanker. The tanker traveled off the roadway and overturned in the right ditch. The tanker was transporting milk products which spilled into the ditch after the tank ruptured. The driver was transported to area hospital for injuries. The crash is still under investigation.
Is there a cure for the disturbing scenes I've witnessed here?
This psychological horror thriller is one of those movies where everything is so aesthetically pleasing to the eyes.
But the plot line gradually veers towards the slightly disappointing.
Dane DeHaan stars as workaholic Lockhart, who travels to the Swiss Alps to bring his company's chief executive officer back from an iffy and remote wellness centre, where Dr Volmer (Jason Isaacs) is the head.
He soon realises that things are not what they seem and has no choice but to be admitted as a patient after getting into a car crash.
Director Gore Verbinski really brings everything to the table in terms of his beautiful screen direction that has a certain creepiness to it.
The gory scenes are excruciatingly slow and unnecessarily dragged out.
The beginning looks so promising, but it gets too weird and confusing towards the end.
3/5
Man flu is real, according to scientists.
A study in the British Medical Journal has found adult men have a higher risk of hospital admission and of influenza associated deaths compared with women in the same age groups.
But Professor Helen Stokes-Lampard from the Royal College of GPs is not convinced.
She said: "Well I'm sorry to be the bearer of bad news but man flu isn't a real disease.
"Man flu is just an expression that we use to describe the respiratory infections that we really common at this time of year - they affect women just as much as men."
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* Unit entered into strategic cooperation framework agreement with chinese academy of medical science bio- medical engineering research institute
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The US dropped its largest non-nuclear bomb ever used in combat on eastern Afghanistan on Thursday in a dramatic show of military force by the United States.
Melania Trump Wore Pink To The Easter Egg Roll, But Look At This Tweet The odds of us getting over this any time soon are not in our favor.
" When hunger drew tens of thousands of Venezuelans to the streets last summer in protest, President Nicolas Maduro turned to the military to manage the country's diminished food supply, putting generals in charge of everything from butter to rice. But instead of fighting hunger, the military is making money from it, an Associated Press investigation shows.
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A part of the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Sioux City was closed this afternoon due to issues with their surveillance cameras. Officials with the Hard Rock say the gaming floor was shutdown a little after noon today with what they are calling in a statement quote "a temporary interruption of our information technology system."
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Giants' French import learned to play football from video games It began by playing a video game: “NFL Quarterback Club ’98” with Brett Favre on the cover. It was actually 2005, and Anthony Dablé was 17 years old when he...
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In keeping with the spirit of the day CAPA has lifted a selection of Valentines Day aviation commercials and information pieces. Some are light, others more directly commercially focussed, but always there is a hint of the national character in the way the organisations approach the subject.
Wherever you are and whatever your romantic inclination, try to forget that it's all really about selling greetings cards and get in the spirit of love in the air.
CAPA wishes all lovers a rosy future.
NORTH MIAMI, Fla. - North Miami police are asking for the public's help identifying a shooter.
The victim and alleged shooter were involved in an argument in front of Deseos' Restaurant in the 1500 block of Northwest 119th Street at around 7:30 a.m. Saturday.
Police said that during the argument the shooter shot at the victim, striking him twice.
The shooter then fled in a dark-colored Honda Element (pictured), police said.
The shooter is described by police as a medium-skinned Hispanic male who is about 5 feet 7 inches tall, weighs about 140 pounds and wore a blue baseball cap with a red bill.
Anyone with information is asked to call the North Miami Police Department at 305-891-8111 or Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS (8477). Police said tipsters could receive a reward of up to $1,000.
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Rafael Benitez wants talks over his Newcastle future.
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EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN: Kitty Dukakis, a Beneficiary of Electroshock Therapy, Emerges as Its Evangelist. “After the first treatment, Mrs. Dukakis wrote, ‘I felt alive,’ as if a cloud had lifted — so much so that when Mr. Dukakis picked her up at Massachusetts General Hospital, she astonished him by proposing that they go out to dinner.”
The 12-date run of Ireland and the UK will open in Dublin on December 1 and see the Sheffield rockers perform their 1987 classic, "Hysteria", in its entirety.
"After many requests from fans in the U.K, I'm delighted that we can bring the whole "Hysteria" album to arenas across Britain and Ireland later this year," says bassist Rick Savage. "From 'Women' to 'Love and Affection' plus many other faves thrown in for good measure. Oh, and our old pals Cheap Trick will be there also to help with the celebrations!! We can't wait." See the dates - here.
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HOWARD SMITH '... this Chinese-Canadian-Vietnamese-Latvian programme is fascinating, eloquent, musically distinguished and deserving of a widespread multi-national following.'
Mark Armanini's unconventional concertos resemble neither the impenetrable foreignness of Chinese opera or the groaning, musically vanquished — strewn from end to end of 'crossover' battlefields.
The most prominent feature in this programme is the trapezoidal yangqin, a Chinese hammered dulcimer originally from the Middle East — Persia, ie today's Iran — where it was found around 600 years BC.
It arrived in China during the Ming dynasty — 1368 to 1644 — and is now one of the principal instruments in the Chinese orchestra.
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ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Turkey’s President Tayyip Erdogan said on Sunday the center of Afrin was “entirely under control” and Turkish flags had been raised in the northern Syrian town, a stronghold of Kurdish YPG forces.
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan speaks during a meeting in Ankara, Turkey March 9, 2018. Kayhan Ozer/Presidential Palace/Handout via REUTERS
A spokesman for Turkish-backed Syrian rebel fighters said earlier that the rebels had entered Afrin before dawn on Sunday, and that YPG forces had withdrawn.
CANTON, Ohio >> An Ohio high school student has died of injuries suffered last week in a car crash that also killed his brother.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol says 16-year-old Kevin Laudermilt, of Canton, died Sunday at Akron Children’s Hospital. He was injured Thursday when a car driven by his brother, 18-year-old Aaron Laudermilt, went off a road in Stark County’s Plain Township and hit a utility pole and a tree. Aaron Laudermilt was pronounced dead at the scene.
Both were students at GlenOak High School in Plain Township.
Police say both were wearing seat belts at the time of the crash. Alcohol and drugs were not believed to be a factor in the crash.
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A meeting with Jeremy Corbyn to discuss anti-Semitism in the Labour Party was a "disappointing, missed opportunity", Jewish leaders have said.
The Jewish Leadership Council and Board of Deputies of British Jews said the Labour leader did not agree to any of the concrete actions they asked for.
They want disciplinary cases speeded up and Mr Corbyn to use his "personal authority" to drive cultural change.
"I am absolutely committed to rooting out anti-Semitism," Mr Corbyn said.
April 17 (Reuters) - Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc-
* Aurinia completes licensing deal with Merck Animal Health for its nanomicellar formulation of voclosporin for the treatment of canine dry eye syndrome
* Aurinia Pharma-signed agreement granting merck animal health worldwide rights to develop, commercialize co's nanomicellar voclosporin ophthalmic solution
* Aurinia Pharma-under deal, co will receive upfront payment, is eligible to receive further payments based on certain development and sales milestones
* Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc- under deal, aurinia will receive royalties based on global product sales
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Daily 4 Day' game
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Daily 4 Day" game were:
6-4-0-6, Sum It Up: 16
(six, four, zero, six; Sum It Up: sixteen)
At least 20 migrants trying to reach Europe drowned on Sunday in the Mediterranean off the coast of Libya, a Reuters photographer said. Photographer Darrin Zammit Lupi, who is aboard the rescue ship Phoenix, said he saw 20 bodies while a dinghy was being helped by the crew of the ship, run by the Malta-based Migrant Offshore Aid Station .
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Known as 'Aunt V' to friends, she was born in Trelawney on March 10, 1900 and has lived there all of her phenomenally long life. After celebrating her 110th milestone, she told a local paper: 'Really and truly, when people ask what me eat and drink to live so long, I say to them that I eat everything, except pork and chicken, and I don't drink rum and dem tings.
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Over the last two years, Kompakt records co-founder Wolfgang Voigt has revived his ambient techno project Gas after a 17-year hiatus, releasing the very good new album Narkopop and a box set reissue of his four seminal late-’90s records. It appears that the alias isn’t going into hibernation any time soon. Today, Voigt announced a new Gas album called Rausch, which is being billed as a single long piece of music. Accordingly, there isn’t an advance single to be heard, just a minute and a half of hovering atmosphere in the album trailer below. Rausch arrives on CD and 2xLP via Kompakt May 18.
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The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has appointed Malik Khuda Buksh, a senior business leader of the country, as the Chairman of its Standing Committee on “Foreign Investment” for 2017.
According to details, FPCCI President Zubair Tufail expressed his pleasure to assign an important responsibility to Malik Khuda Baksh. Baksh holds vast experience in the field of Petroleum industry.
'Bachelor' spinoff premieres tonight at 8 p.m. on ABC
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- America's favorite summer guilty pleasure, "Bachelor In Paradise" is back for another season starting tonight on ABC.
And while host Chris Harrison has described previous installments as the "most dramatic ever," this time, he really really means it.
Production on the show grounded to the halt and the cast sent home shortly after cameras started rolling back in July as producers launched an investigation into a possible sexual assault.
No wrongdoing was found and the previous contestants from "The Bachelor" and "The Bachelorette" returned to Mexico, where they went searching for a second chance at love.
How will the drama play out on screen and affect relationships forged in paradise?
While ABC hasn't officially revealed the entire cast -- new men and women will join the show every week -- here's a look at the 10 most notable cast members that we know about.
The No. 1 Cornell men’s hockey team takes on Rensselaer tonight from Lynah Rink. The Red can clinch a first round bye in the ECAC playoffs with a win over the Engineers and a Colgate loss to Union in Hamilton this evening.
Cornell’s line sheet is similar to last night’s with one notable exception: freshman forward Cam Donaldson is out of tonight’s lineup after appearing to sustain a shoulder injury in last night’s contest against Union. No word from the team on the specific nature of Donaldson’s injury.
Here are the lines for tonight. Jeff Malott is out again with an injury, and Cam Donaldson is out after suffering an apparent injury in last night’s game. pic.twitter.com/oKdm6OBfYp — Cornell Sun Sports (@DailySunSports) February 3, 2018
Preview the weekend here. (hyperlink the “here…”)
Recap the last night’s 4-3 win over Union here.
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1. He broke his hand in 1977 punching Bucks center Kent Benson.
2. He’s the NBA’s all-time leader in Win Shares with 273.4.
3. He averaged 30-plus points in four of his 20 NBA seasons.
4. He allegedly asked to be traded to the Knicks in 1981.
5. He has co-authored a book and a series of comics about Sherlock Holmes‘ older brother.
6. The NCAA banned dunking because of him.
7. His Arabic name means “the noble one, servant of the Almighty”.
8. He learned the mechanics of the ‘Skyhook’ in fifth grade.
9. He’s No.1 in scoring, minutes, fouls and field goals made and attempted in NBA history.
10. He has received the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
11. In 1985, he became the oldest Finals MVP in history.
The police department on Tuesday confirmed that a toddler and a 26-year-old man riding in a car were shot and killed in Chicago in the second deadly incident involving a child in the city in the past two days. Chicago police spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said the toddler was sitting in a car driven by the child’s aunt and was shot in the head. The child was pronounced dead at a
The peloton heads out above the starting town of Limone sul Garda during stage two of the 2014 Giro del Trentino Cadel Evans of Australia and BMC Racing Team races ahead of Fabio Duarte Arevalo of Colombia during stage four of the 2014 Giro del Trentino The Giro del Trentino was traditionally an important stepping stone for many of the big-name Giro d'Italia contenders, and the Tour of the Alps the new, longer version of the race created thanks to a tie-up with Tyrol, Sudtirol and Trentino in a cross-border Euro region will reveal the strength and ambitions of Rohan Dennis , Geraint Thomas and Mikel Landa , Thibaut Pinot , Pierre Rolland , Davide Formolo and Joe Dombrowski , with just 18 days before the Grande Partenza of the 100th edition of the Giro d'Italia on May 5. Team Sky seems set to start the Tour of the Alps with the handicap of just six riders instead of the usual eight.
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The Fourth of July is a time to celebrate our country’s independence. It’s also a time when some people will make a bad decision and get behind the wheel while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
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The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department will be conducting increased DUI patrols across the county on Wednesday, July 4th to make sure impaired drivers don’t put others in danger.
The Sheriff’s Department arrested five people for DUI on the Fourth of July in 2017. In 2016, deputies arrested six people during the same period.
“There’s no excuse for impaired driving,” said Sheriff Bill Gore. “Have a safe Fourth of July and don’t drink and drive.”
Driving under the influence doesn’t just mean booze. It also means driving under the influence of prescription drugs or marijuana.
There's a new Cooper in town. Riverdale has cast newcomer Hart Denton as Chic, the long lost brother of Betty Cooper (Lili Reinhart).
Denton will recur on the CW drama in season two, debuting midway through the upcoming season, according to TVLine. Denton's other acting credits include an episode of Fox's Lethal Weapon and the Molly Shannon movie Fun Mom Dinner.
Chic's existence was only revealed in the season one finale when Alice (Mädchen Amick) confessed she gave up a baby for adoption in high school.
myanmar is trying to burn the bridge with Bangladesh so that they can give excuse of bad relation with Bangladesh to not to take any refugee.
Best course of action to this provocation will be to take the lessons from it silently and concentrate on building a formidable armed forces in the next 10-15 years and reply later forcefully.We have the capability to enter the group of top 20 military power in the world in the next 10-15 years and need to make a firm commitment to this cause.
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Iraqi security officials say drones have become an indispensible tool in the offensive to retake Mosul back from the Islamic State group.
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OKLAHOMA CITY (AP)  Police recovered ammunition among other items from the home of a man who shot and wounded patrons inside an Oklahoma restaurant last week.
The warrant to search the apartment of 28-year-old Alexander Tilghman was issued just more than four hours after police say Tilghman wounded three people about 6:30 p.m. last Thursday at Louie's On The Lake. A fourth person fell and broke his arm in the chaos after the shooting before Tilghman was fatally shot by two civilians.
The warrant filed Tuesday says 9 millimeter ammunition, notebook writings, a computer, a laptop and cellphones were taken from the apartment.
Police have not said what type of handgun was used by Tilghman, who was certified as an armed security guard.
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Firefighters responded to the blaze on Metcalf Street shortly after 7 a.m., to reports of smoke streaming from the building.
Uber CEO takes leave of absence amid sweeping changes after scandals
SAN FRANCISCO Uber Technologies Inc Chief Executive Officer Travis Kalanick told employees on Tuesday he will take time away from the company he helped to found, one of a series of measures the ride-hailing company is taking to claw its way out from under a mountain of controversies.
WWDC 2018
iOS 12 preview and what we expect at WWDC 2018 The top iOS 12 rumors and all the big announcements we're expecting from Apple at the 2018 Worldwide Developers Conference in San José, California on June 4.
The 2017-18 Thunder schedule released in full on Monday. Oklahoma City hosts Kristaps Porzingis and the New York Knicks in the season opener on Oct. 19; that game will be nationally televised on TNT.
New teammates Russell Westbrook and Paul George get their first crack at the defending champion Golden State Warriors on Nov. 22 in Chesapeake Energy Arena. George and the Thunder go back to Indiana on Dec. 13.
Oklahoma City will be hooping for the holidays with four home dates from Christmas to New Year’s Eve. The Thunder hosts the Rockets on Christmas, the Mavericks on New Year’s Eve and the Raptors and Bucks in-between.
Billy Donovan’s team is at home against LeBron James and the Cavs on Feb. 13 and then goes directly to Memphis for a Valentine’s Day contest before the All-Star Break. The Thunder’s season resumes in Sacramento on Feb. 22.
They’ll face the Spurs (away, Mar 29), Warriors (home, Apr 3) and Rockets (away, Apr 7) over the final seven games.
Check out the full schedule here.
Stevens County deputies are investigating after several mailboxes were damaged in some kind of explosion on Friday. Deputies aren't sure what caused the explosion, but say it was an isolated incident.
Stevens County Sheriff Kendall Allen says it happened around 10:45 p.m. near Stoney Peak Way in Nine Mile Falls. Neighbors reported hearing a large explosion. Deputies responded and collected evidence at the scene.
Right now it's unclear whether the explosion was meant to target someone specific or if it was random. Deputies don't have a suspect.
The investigation is ongoing.
Follow along live as the Mariners face off against Ichiro and the Marlins at Safeco Field in Seattle.
Fresh off their first sweep of the season, the Mariners will look to keep their winning ways going as they host a very familiar face at Safeco Field this week. That’s right — Ichiro is back in town this week to face his former team.
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Follow our live coverage, analysis and commentary above as the Seattle Mariners (4-8) face the Miami Marlins (7-5). Ariel Miranda gets the start for the Mariners opposite Marlins’ Tom Koehler. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. Pacific time and the game is broadcast on Root Sports TV and ESPN 710 AM radio.
An assailant believed to have been dressed in a Santa Claus costume opened fire at a nightclub in Istanbul during New Year's celebrations, killing at least 35 people and wounding some 40 others, according to the governor of Istanbul and Turkish media reports. Private NTV television said that more than one assailant may have been involved in the attack, which targeted the popular Reina nightclub in Istanbul's Ortakoy district.
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CHICAGO — Gov. Bruce Rauner is revising his response to a deadly attack at a white nationalist rally in Virginia after initially refusing to call it an act of terrorism.
The Republican deemed the attack “horrible behavior” but wouldn’t call it terrorism Monday when asked repeatedly by reporters in Chicago. The move prompted criticism from Democrats. Rauner later issued a written statement calling it “absolutely an act of domestic terrorism.”
Rauner’s spokeswoman wouldn’t explain the discrepancy.
U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions says the 32-year-old woman’s death in Charlottesville, Virginia, meets “the definition of domestic terrorism” in statute. She was killed when a vehicle barreled through a street filled with peaceful counter protesters Saturday.
The Illinois Senate adopted a resolution Sunday asking law enforcement to recognize white nationalists and neo-Nazis as terrorist groups.
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A gathering of groups in Charlottesville, Virginia, over the weekend showed a new level of cooperation between a wide range of white supremacist factions. The list includes names like Identity Evropa, League of the South, The Daily Stormer and The Right Stuff. It also included Vanguard America, which is quickly becoming a household name after the man accused of driving into a crowd of protesters — killing one and injuring more than a dozen — was photographed wearing that group's emblem and signature white shirt.
Here & Now's Robin Young speaks with Oren Segal (@OrenSegal), director of the Anti-Defamation League's Center on Extremism.
On 9/28/17 a Buick Century, Plate: (WI) 148TDV, VIN# 2G4WS52J911197467, was impounded from Woodland North Apartments. Vehicle is being held at Froviks Towing: 1880 Radisson Rd NE, Blaine, MN.
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U.S. President Donald Trump has ramped up his campaign to discredit Special Counsel Robert Mueller's Russia probe in the eyes of the American people. Mueller has not responded to Trump's attacks as he works to compile what is expected to be an exhaustive report on Russian election meddling, the actions of Trump's inner circle, and whether the president obstructed justice. VOA's Michael Bowman reports.
The New York Times Co. (NYSE:NYT) finished 1.8% lower today amid threats of a lawsuit from movie mogul Harvey Weinstein, the subject of an expose detailing decades of allegations of sexual harassment.
Along with his brother Bob, Harvey Weinstein co-founded Miramax Films, and co-founded mini-major studio the Weinstein Company in 2005.
The New York Times story reports decades of payoffs given to Weinstein's accusers. Today, Weinstein planned a leave of absence as the board at the Weinstein Co. initiated an investigation.
Weinstein hasn't filed a suit yet (and libel cases are notoriously difficult to win), but his attorney says one is being prepared. That news came alongside Weinstein's statement that he framed as an apology for conduct.
At most of the crab feeds I've attended, the star attraction is marinated, usually in olive oil, garlic, lemon and parsley. Sometimes, Dungeness in its good-old, plain, unadorned glory is offered, which is my preference.
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HOUSTON — Carlos Correa homered, doubled and drove in four runs, Jose Altuve got two more hits and the Houston Astros hammered the Boston Red Sox 8-2 Friday to take a commanding 2-0 lead in the AL Division Series.
George Springer also homered to help Dallas Keuchel coast in Houston's second straight romp by the exact same score.
The Astros will go for a sweep in the best-of-five matchup Sunday at Fenway Park.
A day after Altuve hit three home runs in the playoff opener, he got things going with a two-out single in the first inning off Drew Pomeranz. Correa, who went 0 for 4 on Thursday, made it 2-0 when he launched a towering shot onto the train tracks atop left field.
DETROIT - There's an unwelcome visitor on the northwest campus of Wayne County Community College, and she's made herself right at home.
The visitor is a goose waiting for her eggs to hatch, and anyone in the area should think twice before getting too close.
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Man tried to lure children to vehicle at Batavia school bus stop: police
Authorities are looking for a man who tried to lure children to his vehicle Tuesday morning at a bus stop in west suburban Batavia.
The man was driving the black vehicle north about 8:25 a.m. on River Street when he stopped near a bus stop at the intersection with Fayette Street, according to a statement from Batavia police. Several children were waiting for a school bus.
The man opened the passenger-side door and tried to talk to the children, police said. The children told him they were not going to come near the vehicle, at which point the man drove away north on River.
He was described as a tall, white man in his 30s with short, dark curly hair and stubble, police said. He was driving a newer-model, small, black four-door vehicle, although the make and model were not immediately known.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call the Batavia Police Department Investigations Unit at ((630) 454-2500.
A man has exposed himself to a 20-year-old woman after he was watching what appeared to be pornography on his mobile phone on a Bunbury bus, according to police.
The incident occurred about 4.45pm on Tuesday.
The woman got on the bus at the Bunbury station in the CBD before a man followed and sat opposite her.
Police say the man made no attempt to conceal what he was watching on his phone.
The man then exposed himself to the woman before disembarking the bus in Withers, police say.
The woman told the bus driver and called police once she got home.
Bunbury police officer-in-charge Sen. Sgt Mal Jones said police were confident they would be able to identify the man once they retrieved closed-circuit TV footage.
David Mann, Chief Economist: Global, Standard Chartered Bank, discussed the likelihood of easing policy in China with David Ingles and Doug Krizner. He also goes into repatriation flows following U.S. tax changes, looks into the possibility of U.S. growth peaking this year and wonders whether normalization is coming too late.
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Gov. Rick Scott has signed legislation limiting most painkiller prescriptions to a three-day supply in response to the opioid crisis killing at least 16 Floridians every day.
Scott signed the bill — a top priority of the Republican governor and Legislature — on Monday in Manatee County, which suffered the most deaths in Florida in 2016 from fentanyl analogs. These synthetic versions of fentanyl were designed for veterinary use and can be 5,000 times more lethal than heroin.
The law also directs $53.5 million in grants to treatment programs, and updates Florida’s prescription database to facilitate tracking each patient’s medication history in the state and nationally.
The new prescription limits — which allow doctors to prescribe up to seven days in cases of acute pain — take effect July 1.
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Greater Noida West, formerly known as Noida Extension, has now become a favorite residential zone for buyers and investors.
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Typically Congress has an order to follow when creating bills and passing them into law. There’s committee writing, revisions, and a bipartisan back-and-forth. In recent years that order has broken down and caused major divides inside both parties. Georgetown senior fellow Joshua Huder details this process and how it went wrong. Huder’s writing can be found on the blog Rule 22.
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NORTH ROYALTON, Ohio (AP) — Ohio authorities say a suspect in the slayings of five people in two cities has now been charged in all five deaths.
Police in the Cleveland suburb of North Royalton say 45-year-old George Brinkman Jr. was charged Wednesday with aggravated murder, kidnapping and tampering with evidence in the deaths of a mother and her two college-age daughters. The bodies of 45-year-old Suzanne Taylor, 21-year-old Taylor Pifer and 18-year-old Kylie Pifer were found Sunday in their home. Police haven’t said how they died.
Brinkman was charged Tuesday with murder in the slayings of his employers, 71-year-old Rogell Eugene John and 64-year-old Roberta Ray John. The couple’s bodies were found Monday in their North Canton home. Authorities say they apparently were shot.
Court records don’t list an attorney for Brinkman.
NEW YORK (AP) — One reason for the steeliness in Norah O'Donnell's demeanor the morning after the sexual misconduct accusations against former "CBS This Morning" co-anchor Charlie Rose were revealed became apparent on Monday.
O'Donnell was working on a six-month investigation into sexual assault at the U.S. Air Force Academy, and the first report on what was found aired Monday on "CBS This Morning." CBS said more than a dozen current and former cadets at the Air Force believe their cases had been mishandled and that they faced retaliation.
She said that her statement on the morning of Nov. 21 that women cannot achieve full equality in the workplace until there is a reckoning on sexual misconduct was affected by what she learned talking to the Air Force cadets.
It’s time again for “Ask Miss Liberty”! As you know, Miss Liberty helps our readers solve everyday dilemmas using the principles of liberty enshrined in the U.S. Constitution, with a little dose of common sense. Today we’re talking about the freedom of religion, which last time we checked is still protected under the First Amendment. Let’s see what questions our enlightened and forward-thinking readers have about religious liberty!
Asthma affects more than 25 million people in the United States! Approximately 10 percent of those cases are categorized as severe. Professional basketball player, Richard Jefferson suffered from severe asthma, until he discovered a procedure that helped him stay in the game. Now, he’s opening up to help others. Lauren Hudson has the story. For more, visit their website.
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NEW YORK — Guillermo del Toro's Cold War-era fairytale "The Shape of Water" swam away with a leading seven nominations from the Golden Globes, while the HBO drama "Big Little Lies" led the television nominees with six nods.
The nominees for best picture drama are: "Call Me By Your Name," ''Dunkirk," ''The Post," The Shape of Water" and "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri."
The nominees for best picture comedy or musical are: "The Disaster Artist," ''Get Out," ''Lady Bird," ''The Greatest Showman," and "I, Tonya."
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Order blocks West Virginia car dealer from doing business
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A used-car dealer has been blocked from doing business in West Virginia under a court order won by Attorney General Patrick Morrisey.
Morrisey says in a news release the Cabell County Circuit Court order targets Thomas J. Mathews and his three-used car lots in Huntington.
Morrisey says two of the dealerships, Cars R Us and Central City Pre-Owned, sold vehicles for which Mathews had no titles, and he had bought some of them with worthless checks from auto auctions and other businesses.
The statement says Mathews must release any vehicle lien filed against 48 consumers. The order also requires Mathews to pay $10,500 from a 2015 judgment meant to resolve complaints against one of his dealerships.
Morrisey says the case "illustrates our commitment to hold bad actors accountable."
Just last year, Orange County only had four cities with district elections, but the 2018 elections will at least double that amount. And two cities that plan to enact such a voting method are a reflection of the new Orange County. Last week, Lake Forest approved a map that would create five districts, including one that would have a near-majority of Latinos. Meanwhile, Mission Viejo plans to consider the move after receiving a letter from Kevin Shenkman, which has either threatened legal action or sued cities across California for not enacting district elections to better reflect the demographic makeup of the city. Both Lake Forest and Mission Viejo are in South County, historically thought as white, middle-class suburbs with little diversity, but that's no longer the case. But are district elections really needed for two cities with a surprising amount of diversity on the dais in the past?
The one-time 'Sock Capital of the World,' Fort Payne, AL, will soon get 442 new jobs making socks for Wal-Mart as part of the retailer's $250 million commitment to American manufacturing.
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After playing the role of a badass showgirl in Rangoon, Kangna Ranaut is set for another versatile role in Hansal Mehta’s next titled Simran. The actress all set to portray the role of a Gujarati NRI girl.
It has been learned that Kangna Ranaut will be donning several avatars in the film. It seems like one of her looks have made it to social media. In one of her looks, Kangna is wearing a supergirl costume and goofing around on the sets of Simran with her Gujarati diction coach Suraj Vyas.
For her role, Kangna Ranaut has worked a lot to get the dialect right. Most of the film has been filmed in United States. Directed by Hansal Mehta, Simran is slated to release on September 15.
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YORK, Pa.– Today’s Furry Friend is Sophie, the Great Dane mix.
She is a four year old that came to Animal Rescue Inc. from another shelter after her time was up.
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One lucky Kirkham resident got an exciting knock on the door and a cheque for £30,000.
People’s Postcode Lottery ambassador, Judie McCourt handed the prize over to lucky Belinda Marshall.
I nearly fell over when I saw the cheque
Belinda’s postcode PR4 2UE was drawn as the winner of this Saturday’s draw.
Belinda makes and decorates cakes for a living and thinks she will find a property to lease for the business with her prize money.
She said: “I nearly fell over when I saw the cheque.
“Everyone has been telling me to find a shop to sell my cakes in so it seems like now is the perfect time to do it. I’ve never been abroad either, so I’ll probably treat my two sons and daughter to a holiday in Cyprus.”
Belinda’s cake business is called Belinda Jane’s Bakes and she currently runs it from Facebook.
A third of the cash raised by the lottery goes to charity.
Nearly complete results in Kosovo's national election are showing that a coalition of former ethnic Albanian leaders of a war of independence against Serbian troops in 1998-1999 is leading with a third of the vote. The Central Election Commission reported Monday that the ex-rebels' coalition came in first with around 35 percent of the vote.
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Succinct Summations for the week ending February 2nd, 2017
Positives:
1. Nonfarm payrolls rose from 148k previously to 200k, above the 175k expected.
2. Average hourly earnings rose 2.9%, the highest since 2009.
3. Personal income rose 0.4% m/o/m, above the 0.3% expected increase.
4. PMI manufacturing index came in at 55.1, near a 3-year high.
5. Consumer confidence rose from 122.1 to 125.4, above the 123.6 expected.
6. Construction spending rose 0.7% m/o/m, above the 0.5% expected increase.
7. Jobless claims fell from 233k to 230k, the 4-week moving average fell from 240k to 234.5k.
8. Factory orders rose 1.7% m/o/m, above the 1.5% expected increase.
Andrew Leota returned to North Carolina late last month for the Tar Heels' first junior day of the 2018 cycle. The experience allowed the Asheville defensive end to revive his relationship with Deke Adams, who recently became UNC's defensive line coach.
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NBA superstar Kobe Bryant is an Oscar winner.
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The former Lakers player won the award for Best Animated Short Film at the 90th Academy Awards on Sunday for his film, "Dear Basketball."
"I mean, as basketball players, we're really supposed to shut up and dribble. I'm glad we do a little bit more than that," Kobe said while accepting the Oscar on March 4.
The Black Mamba made sure to thank his wife, Vanessa Bryant, and his three daughters, Natalia Bryant, 15, Gianna Bryant, 11, and Bianka Bryant, 1.
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The 2017 animated film was written by Kobe, directed by Glen Keane and distributed online through go90.
Many fans were happy for the the 39-year-old basketball phenom, but some criticized the win on Twitter in light of the Time's Up movement.
Kobe was arrested in 2003 after being accused of rape and sexual assault but never faced charges after the accuser refused to testify at the trial.
"Dear Basketball" is Kobe's first Oscar win.
“We can no more live without glucose than we can live without oxygen,” says Susan O’Brien.
And the demonisation of carbohydrates has induced many people to actively avoid the positive benefits of fructose which comes from eating fruit.
With big money involved, scientific scandals have played a role in diverting attention from other dietary risks.
Manchester United are back to winning ways in the Premier League after beating Huddersfield and it was a home debut to remember for Alexis Sanchez.
The Chilean was handed his first Old Trafford start and topped off a man of the match performance with a second half goal.
The big news before kick off was that Paul Pogba had been dropped and Scott McTominay was starting in his place.
There was uproar from the fans after Mourinho's decision but the United boss insisted it had nothing to do with the Frenchman's performance against Spurs.
"I change a few players and the intention was not to punish anyone," Mourinho said. "Because to punish anyone I also need someone to punish me because we are a team and when we win we win together and we lose together."
Stick with us as we bring you all the updates LIVE from Old Trafford.
Chicago firefighters on Sunday afternoon rescued eight people stuck in an elevator in the Gold Coast, according to officials.
Firefighters were dispatched to the 400 block of East Erie Street around 5 p.m. for persons trapped in an elevator on the second floor of a high-rise apartment, according to the Chicago Fire Department Twitter account.
Because there was no way to gain entry through the elevator doors, firefighters had to repel down the elevator shaft to remove one person at a time from the roof, a Chicago Fire Department spokesman. It took about three hours to remove the last person from the elevator.
No one was injured in the incident. The cause of the elevator stoppage wasn’t immediately clear.
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The Catalan government has threatened to issue a unilateral declaration of independence from the central government in Madrid after staging a ‘banned’ referendum.
And some separatists hope remaining in the bloc was possible.
But EU economics commissioner Mr Moscovici said: “An independent Catalonia cannot be a member of the European Union. There is no doubt about that. Brussels recognises only one member state, and that is Spain.”
The tug of war between Madrid and Barcelona is a “painful situation,” but the solution to the crisis can only come from inside Spain, the economics chief said: “This is not a crisis that can be solved in Brussels or in Paris, nor anywhere else for that matter.”
Police: Man shot in stomach, in stable condition
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — A man has been shot in the stomach in a Connecticut shooting.
The Connecticut Post reports a 19-year-old Hamden man was shot in the stomach on Tuesday morning in New Haven.
Police responded when the victim called a dispatcher on his cell phone. He suffered a single gunshot wound, and has been taken to an area hospital.
Officials say the man is in stable condition and is undergoing surgery.
Police are searching for a suspect in connection to the shooting, which took place at the intersection of Munson Street and Winchester Avenue.
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Houston woman who refused to loan phone slain, suspect held
HOUSTON (AP) — A Houston man has been charged with capital murder in the fatal shooting of a woman after police say she refused to let him use her cellphone.
Harris County records show 28-year-old Dondrick Flagg was being held without bond Monday. Flagg is charged in Saturday night's slaying of 29-year-old Tiffany McKnight in the parking lot of her Houston apartment complex.
McKnight returned home and was parking when Flagg approached and asked to use her cellphone. Police say McKnight refused, Flagg dragged her from her car, they struggled and he shot her. McKnight died at the scene.
Officers located Flagg nearby, chased him and say he discarded a weapon before being caught.
Police spokesman Keese (kees) Smith had no immediate additional details Monday.
Court records didn't list an attorney representing Flagg.
Do you know a creative kid? The Adams County Arts Council is scheduling youngsters ages 9 through 15 for classes at the Summer Art Camp, July 16 – 20, at the West Union
Elementary School. Pick up an application at the four county libraries, or call (937) 544-2604 to request an application for your young artist.
Local artists are teaching classes in Creative Writing and Silk Screening (limit 4 students with ages 12 to 15 in both of these classes); Painting; Drawing; Sculpture. These five classes will meet from 9 a.m.- noon. The Music/Drama class will meet from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. Students in this class need to bring their sack lunch for noonbreak. An Art Appreciation time completes the daily classes for all students.
Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity for furthering your child’s artistic talents. Their art, writing, and music/drama will be on display on Friday, July 20 at 11 a.m.when family and friends are invited to the program/reception that culminates this year’s Art Camp.
MOSCOW (AP) — The Kremlin is warning that Moscow could respond quid pro quo if Washington restricts operations of Russian news outlets in the United States.
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, said Friday that Russian state-funded RT television network and Sputnik news agency had come under “unprecedented pressure” in the U.S.
RT said it faces a U.S. demand to register as a foreign agent and provide detailed personal data for its staff, the request it said amounts to an attempt to push it out of the U.S. media market.
Peskov warned that if the U.S. hampers the Russian news outlets’ operation in violation of media freedom, “actions on the basis of the principle of reciprocity can’t be excluded.” He added that Russia respects press freedom and treats foreign media equally.
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Sixteen sea gulls survived an illness that paralyzed them at the Port of Tacoma in January, and were released Tuesday afternoon near the Puyallup River. On the day before pitchers and catchers were to report to the Mariners camp in Peoria, Arizona, Felix Hernandez arrived Tuesday and proclaimed himself ready to improve upon his down season of 2016.
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That is because they failed to give Henrikh Mkhitaryan enough game time when he was at Man Utd.
Murphy was analysing Arsenal’s 5-1 demolition of Everton where the Armenian registered three assists on his home debut.
However, the former Liverpool midfielder wishes Mkhitaryan had featured more under Jose Mourinho.
”Mkhitaryan loves getting in that No10 role and his first touch is always forwards,” Murphy told Match of the Day.
“Surprisingly at Man Utd he didn’t get the chances that I thought he should have done.”
How A Teenager's Actions Changed Punishments For Violent Juvenile Offenders
Forty years ago this month a 15-year-old boy in New York went on a crime spree that shocked the city and helped change the nature of sentencing minors in America. As part of a new WNYC podcast about the juvenile justice system called Caught Radio Rookies brings this story.
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Tech fell behind 11-0 in the first quarter, but a Grayson Bright layup got the Lady Raider’s offense going.
However, a stifling Sooners defense held Tech to just 18 points in the first half and the Lady Raiders just could not find do much offensively.
Larryn Brooks led in scoring with 12 and Jada Terry finished with 10 points. Recee Caldwell was scoreless in the first-half and finished with just 4 points in the game.
Tech shot 29.7 percent from the floor and 20 percent from the three. The Lady Raiders fall to 11-6 and 3-3 in the Big 12.
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YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif. (AP) — Mother Nature is again putting on a show at California's Yosemite National Park, where every February the setting sun draws a narrow sliver of light on a waterfall to make it glow like a cascade of molten lava.
The phenomenon known as "firefall" draws scores of photographers to a spot near Horsetail Fall, which flows down the granite face of the park's famed rock formation, El Capitan.
Capturing the sight is a challenge. Horsetail Fall only flows in the winter or spring, when there is enough rain and snow. The sun lights up the fall for only about two minutes at dusk for a few days in February.
Some photographers have had success this year as pictures of the glowing falls are showing up on social media.
× WGN Radio Sports Reporter Sam Panayotovich on the Cubs and the Bears
Our Sam Panayotovich updates us on the weekend’s events in sports. Find out here what he’s up to in Vegas. Sam shares his thoughts on what’s to come in the career of Bears Quarterback Mitch Trubisky. Then, Sam and John assess the Chicago Cubs’ latest.
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* Company and Jianda entered into Cinda subscription deed pursuant to which company agreed to invest US$7 million in Jianda
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TORONTO — Bryan Adams is planning a new album in what has already been a busy year for the "Run To You" rocker.
The Kingston, Ont.-born musician pegged Nov. 3 for the release of "Ultimate," his first studio effort in two years.
Adams teased fans with a 20-second clip of the pop ballad "Please Stay" on Facebook, while saying the single will be released on Oct. 13.
He didn't offer any more details about the album but promised more information would be coming soon.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Daily 4 Morning' game
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday morning's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Daily 4 Morning" game were:
5-4-5-9, Sum It Up: 23
(five, four, five, nine; Sum It Up: twenty-three)
Sixty years ago, ground broke on the Fort Pitt Tunnel, which carves through Mount Washington to offer drivers a breathtaking skyline view when entering downtown Pittsburgh. As more citizens began owning vehicles after World War II, the city adapted with a variety of road improvements.
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Oklahoma man charged with murder in woman's overdose death
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — An Oklahoma man has been charged with first-degree murder for the 2017 drug overdose death of a woman in southern Oklahoma.
Attorney General Mike Hunter says the charge was filed Friday against 36-year-old Howard Timken Jr. of Duncan for the death of 33-year-old Kimberly Ford.
Timken is currently jailed on an unrelated charge and court records do not list an attorney to speak on his behalf.
Hunter says Timken sold heroin and methamphetamine to Ford in May 2017 and that after Ford injected herself with the drugs she complained of feeling "weird."
Hunter says Ford was taken to a hospital where she died and that an autopsy determined the cause of death to be methamphetamine toxicity.
Hip Hop legend Ed Lover is blasting your weekends with entertainment, interactive features, star power and the classic Hip Hop cuts that continue to define the movement. In his two-hour weekend radio show, Lover gives listeners their Hip Hop culture fix with celebrity interviews, entertainment news and the best music for every generation.
Earth in Suspension
A total solar eclipse is not just the momentary theft of day. It is a profound interruption of the world as we know it.
IT Carlow have made the Fitzgibbon Cup semi-finals for the first time after a surprise 4-16 to 0-23 victory over University of Limerick today.
DJ Carey's team scored goals through Martin Kavanagh, Mark Russell and Jack Fagan to take a 3-07 to 0-12 half-time lead before Chris Bolger's strike (below) secured the impressive win late on.
Despite Brian Lohan's side playing at home and possessing such star names as Tipperary All-Ireland winner John McGrath and former Hurler of the Year Tony Kelly of Clare they couldn't find the goals they needed to reel in the visitors.
IT Carlow now face UCC in the semi-finals on Friday February 24.
Cos Cob tennis player Evan Lee and Thomas Navarro (Williamsville, N.Y.) took home the second place at United States Tennis Association (USTA) Boys’ 14s National Championships this past weekend.
Lee and Navarro lost to Connor Krug and Jake Krug (Lakewood Ranch, Fla.) in the doubles final in Mobile, Ala.
Each year, more than 120,000 players compete in USTA junior tournaments. Players compete in levels of competition through earned advancement in the 10s, 12s, 14s, 16s and 18s age divisions. USTA junior tournaments help kids take their game as far as they want — high school, college or pros — or just have fun competing.
JHANG/SAHIWAL-Four persons including two children died in separate incidents occurred in different areas on Monday.
In Jhang, two persons died and four others sustained injuries in collision between a truck and car here on Monday.
Rescue sources said that a speeding truck collided with a car on Cantt Road in Shorkot. The car was badly damaged in the accident, resulting in death of two persons while four others got critical wounds.
The bodies and injured were shifted to hospital for medico-legal formalities. The police impounded both vehicles and registered a case into the incident.
In Sahiwal, two children died in separate incidents here on Monday.
Police informed that five-year-old Husnain, son of Zaheer Ahmad, resident of Mokal Colony Sahiwal died of electrocution during a flag-hoisting ceremony. Another minor Sullah Faryaad died after falling from his rooftop. He sustained injuries and was shifted to DHQ Hospital Sahiwal where he succumbed to his wounds.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –People across the world are preparing to join in on a fundraising event that has a very personal element.
The Longest Day is a Do-It-Yourself fundraiser for Alzheimer’s disease. On Wednesday, June 21, people across the world will join the Alzheimer’s Association to do an activity they love — or an activity cherished by loved one affected by the disease — to help raise funds and awareness for care & support, and to honor victims in their lives.
For more information on the event or Alzheimer’s awareness, visit the Longest Day website.
Heavy snow and freezing temperatures have brought chaos to roads across northern and central Spain once more.Spain's national weather agency have issued weather warnings in 33 provinces across the peninsula and Balearic Islands in a cold snap that is expected to continue over the weekend and into next week.Sections of motorway remain closed Friday morning, including parts of AP-6, la AP-51, la AP-61, la A-1 and la A-15.Motorists are advised to check the status of roads on the website of Spain's Traffic Department before embarking on their journey, and then in red alert areas to avoid making unnecessary journeys.
The Pierce County Sheriff's Department says investigators found the line that may have been tied from a utility pole to tree across the road.
GRAHAM, Pierce County — Authorities have opened an investigation after a man nearly crashed his motorcycle after he drove through fishing line tied across a road.
Alex Teston says he received a minor cut to his neck after driving in Graham southeast of Tacoma on Friday night.
Teston says the line over the road jerked him back on his motorcycle but he was able to maintain control. He later discovered a horizontal cut on his neck where the line connected.
Teston reported the incident to authorities Tuesday.
The Pierce County Sheriff’s Department says investigators found the line that may have been tied from a utility pole to tree across the road.
Authorities ask that people with information on the fishing line to contact the Sheriff’s Department.
Governor Bello is a compound fool, high on cheap drugs – Dino Melaye
The Senator representing Kogi West senatorial district, Senator Dino Melaye has described his state governor, Governor Yahaya Bello as a compound fool under the influence of cheap drugs. Governor Bello had on Wednesday described Senator Melaye as a social deviate in the Senate, saying that his constituents were in the process of recalling him, because […]
Governor Bello is a compound fool, high on cheap drugs – Dino Melaye
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British police should be armed to respond to terrorism, and decades of government immigration and integration policies have ‘totally failed’, Nigel Farage told LBC listeners.
Following the Parsons Green terror attack, the former UKIP leader said: “We’re constantly playing catchup. If we’re going to take [terrorism] seriously, we have to routinely train and teach our police officers [to handle firearms] whether they be tasers or guns.
“We have to have armed police.”
Reflecting on the London Bridge vehicular ramming and stabbing attack committed by Youssef Zaghba, Khuram Shazad Butt, and Rachid Redouane, Mr. Farage told his Sunday morning show listeners that “Had [we had armed police] on London Bridge that night, those three terrorists would not have got into Borough Market and caused those terrible, harrowing scenes.” – READ MORE
The death of Deji Tinubu, son of the late Alhaji Kafaru Oluwole Tinubu, took Nigeria by storm on the 25th January, 2018.
The family has not taken the death of their star boy very well, as seen in his uncle, Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s tribute, where he speaks highly of Deji. “For me, Deji has left us much too soon”.
What was more shocking was Wale Tinubu, Oando CEO’s tribute to his elder brother, where he was overcome by emotions and shocked at his brother’s death. saying in his tribute to his brother “death is not for my family”.
This was a new side to Wale Tinubu.
A few days ago Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) called for the impeachment of our President.
Waters took to Twitter to discuss her thoughts about the White House and its ties to the violence that ensued over the weekend in Charlottesville, Virginia.
She reminded us of the horrifying Trump rallies that have already scarred the country:
To clarify, what the President actually meant was that if people were smart, they would just get the protestors out of his rallies. He even offered to pay the legal fees of any person willing to defend him and others from violent protesters.
Waters was clearly just getting started:
Waters may be saying all of this now, but in the past she has in fact voiced her support for violent protests:
But, no one seemed to be buying it:
College students threw a massive house party and trashed the home, causing about $6,000 in damage; Airbnb has shelled out $3,200 to help with the repairs.
BOSTON (AP) — Police say a person is in custody for allegedly vandalizing the New England Holocaust Memorial in Boston.
Police say the suspect smashed a glass panel on Monday.
It’s the second time the memorial has been damaged this summer.
In June, authorities say James Isaac used a rock to shatter a roughly 9-foot tall glass panel on one of the memorial’s six 54-foot-high towers. Isaac has pleaded not guilty to vandalism charges.
The six glass towers are lit internally and etched with millions of numbers that represent tattoos on the arms of many Jews sent to Nazi death camps.
The repaired memorial was rededicated in July.
Manager Andy Green stated that Hand was unavailable in Tuesday's loss to the Athletics due to a family matter, but he will be back with the club prior to Wednesday's series finale, MLB.com's AJ Cassavell reports.
No further details regarding the issue were revealed, but the good news is that Hand won't miss any additional time. The Padres dropped Tuesday's contest 6-2, so fantasy owners didn't miss out on a potential save opportunity. Hand owns a 3.12 ERA and 12.9 K/9 while converting 23 of his 27 save chances this year.
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If the election is approved by two thirds of MPs in the House of Commons, it will take place on 8 June, defying the Fixed Term Parliament Act.
An earthquake measuring 6.1 magnitude struck in the ocean off the southeast of the Philippines on Monday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.
There were no immediate reports of damage.
The quake struck 236 km (146 miles) east southeast of General Santos on the southern island of Mindanao.
Hundreds of residents of coastal areas in a province south of the capital fled to higher ground fearing a tsunami on Saturday after a series of earthquakes on the main island of Luzon.
(Reporting by Nick Macfie)
101 Traces | The lone caretaker of Kochi's centuries old Jewish synagogue
The caretaker of a 450-year-old Synagogue worries about the future of the Jewish community in Kochi. Joseph Elias Josephai (affectionately known as Babu), is one of the few members of the Jewish community in Kochi who still remain in the city. After the formation of the state of Israel in 1948, a large number of Cochin Jews (also called Malabar Jews) migrated back to the holy land. As a result, there are now as few as 27 Jews left in the city of Kochi. With no one to care for the Kadavumbhagom Synagogue, Babu has taken it upon himself to manage the security and upkeep of the Synagogue. Lamenting the future of the Jewish community in the city, Babu is looking to international Jewish trusts to help ensure that the Synagogue is maintained after his death.
Authorities are striving to keep safe the expected one million visitors in the area for the championship game.
About Carer Support Group North Belfast
The peer support group gives people the opportunity to meet with others who understand some of what they are going through. Run by a facilitator, the sessions offer a chance to ask questions, get information and share experiences in a safe and supportive environment.
A man is in custody after Peel Regional Police responded to a Mississauga restaurant Wednesday night (May 30) for a report of a suspicious package.
The incident occurred outside of All Star Wings and Ribs on Confederation Parkway and Arbutus Way, less than a kilometre away from Square One Shopping Centre, around 9:30 p.m.
Police said two employees in the restaurant became involved in an argument and one of them left a threatening note on a package and left it in the restaurant.
The other employee threw it out the window and employees called 911.
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The Islamic Centre of Yellowknife has purchased a new lot for its future mosque, right next door to its current location near Old Town.
"The [Muslim] community decided we will not relocate," said Nazim Awan, the president of the Islamic centre.
The existing property, at the bottom of the Franklin Ave. hill, is too small and cramped to cater to the Muslim population in the city. The plan is to merge the two properties in the new year.
"The current and new lot will be enough to build a decent sized facility," said Awan. "It will be very spacious."
Awan said the centre will start new fundraising initiatives for architectural and design costs starting in the new year.
"The local Islamic community is committed to build an Islamic Centre as soon as possible. We want the new Islamic centre to be a good architectural addition to Yellowknife," he said.
The formal closing on the new property will be at the end of January 2017.
DETROIT (AP) – A Detroit-area doctor charged with performing genital mutilation on two 7-year-old girls is denying the allegations, saying it was a religious practice for families in a Muslim sect.
A lawyer for Dr. Jumana Nagarwala told a judge Monday that the doctor agrees that genital mutilation is inappropriate. Attorney Shannon Smith says Nagarwala removed mucous from two Minnesota girls in February and then handed the gauze to the family for burial.
Smith says Nagarwala is a member of the Dawoodi Bohra community, a Muslim sect concentrated mostly in India. The group has a mosque in suburban Detroit.
A judge ordered Nagarwala to jail without bond, saying she’s a threat to the public. Federal prosecutors say it’s the first time someone has been charged with violating a U.S. ban on genital mutilation.
At the same time, she promised to seek to avoid “damaging” workforce shortages or unnecessary red tape for firms.
But she said designing effective new immigration controls was part of getting “the best deal” from Brexit for Britain.
Ms Rudd said: “For my part, that means taking advantage of the opportunities in front of us, to build a new immigration system that will deliver on the result of last year’s referendum."
Ms Rudd was a leading player on the pro-Remain side in the referendum campaign.
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April 13 Allied Irish Banks Plc:
* Agreed to transfer portfolio of impaired buy-to-let loans, vast majority of which in deep long term arrears, to Goldman Sachs
* Reduced its impaired loans to about 9 billion euros from peak of about 29 billion euros over the past three years
* Says name of portfolio being sold to Goldman Sachs is 'Project Cypress' Further company coverage:
CLOSE CALL: The aftermath of the grass fire at a New Auckland estate.
CLOSE CALL: The aftermath of the grass fire at a New Auckland estate. Chris Lees
10:40AM: THE GRASS fire which broke out near homes at the corner of Springbrook Terrace and Cradle Drive has been extinguished.
The flames came within metres of one property on Springbrook Terrace, however the scene has now been made safe and fire crews have left the scene.
Some children in the area were reportedly spoken to about fire safety.
10.07AM: A GRASS fire has broken out close to homes in a New Auckland estate.
Two fire crews are heading to the corner of Springbrook Terrace and Cradle Drive after a 000 call was placed shortly after 9.45am.
Smoke and flames coming from the scene are visible from a fair distance away.
This is a developing story. Updates to follow as details emerge.
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NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — A man was caught with an unloaded gun and dozens of bullets in a carry-on bag over the weekend at the Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport.
Transportation Security Administration officials say officers detected a .38 caliber handgun in the man’s bag at a security checkpoint on Sunday.
Officials say this was five days after a Camden County woman was caught at the airport with a loaded handgun.
The gun that the man was found with was unloaded, but officials say there were 15 bullets loose in the bag — as well as another 50 bullets in an ammunition box.
Officials say the man has been cited on a weapons charge.
Below freezing temperatures and wintery weather conditions will keep Northamptonshire's gritters out on duty today.
With snow falling for most of Sunday, gritting crews headed out on several missions yesterday and overnight with snow-ploughs attached to clear the highways.
Up to seven inches of snow has fallen some parts of the county and motorists are advised to drive with caution.
Farmers assisted in a variety of locations on Sunday afternoon and were focused on maintaining access around hospitals, emergency service centres and on primary routes.
Gritting crews will be out today at the following times:
Saturday 6pm – the P1 routes
From Sunday 3am – continuous treatment of P1 routes with snow ploughs
Sunday 2pm – P1 routes with snow ploughs
Sunday 6.30pm – P1 routes with snow ploughs
Monday 1.30am – P1 routes
Monday 7am – P2 routes with snow ploughs
USA Hockey will not replace Jim Johannson as general manager after he died unexpectedly at his home at age 53 on the eve of the Olympics.
Executive director Pat Kelleher says "there will only be one general manager" of the team after Johannson selected the coaching staff and 25-man roster for the first U.S. Olympic men's hockey team without NHL players since 1994. Kelleher says director of player personnel Ben Smith will fill Johannson's duties in South Korea.
Johannson was in the midst of his most high-profile role in his 17 years at USA Hockey when he died Jan. 21, less than three weeks after the roster was announced. He has been responsible for many world junior and world championship teams in the past several years.
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Sharyn Ann (Sam) MacDonald
1953-2018
At her home in Almonte, on February 26, 2018. Wife of the late Larry Evans, daughter of the late Captain Gordon and Jean MacDonald, sister of Linda MacDonald (Sharbot Lake). Sharyn was born in Ottawa and spent her career in the software industry in both Toronto and Ottawa. Cremation has already taken place.
A graveside service will be held at 11 am on April 7, 2018 at Pinecrest Cemetery, 2500 Baseline Rd, Ottawa. Friends and family are welcome to meet at the main office at Pinecrest, or join the family at 12 pm at The Ravines Senior Suites, 636 Prado Private, Ottawa following the service, for a time of sharing. If desired, donations can be made to the Almonte General Hospital or the Lanark Animal Welfare Society.
Online condolences at www.goodfellowsfuneralhome.com
MILAN (AP) - Inter Milan has signed Argentina forward Lautaro Martinez from Racing.
The Serie A club paid a reported 22 million euros ($25.7 million) for Martinez, with the player penning a five-year contract.
The 20-year-old Martinez turned down an offer from Real Madrid in order to get more playing time at Inter, according to his agent.
On Wednesday, Martinez said: "I expect to adapt quickly to a new type of football. It's very different from Argentine football, but I think Serie A will be very important for me to continue improving and will add other qualities to my game."
Martinez is one of his country's top talents and scored 18 goals in 28 appearances last season.
He was included in Argentina's preliminary list for the World Cup but did not make the final squad.
The Mississippi Film Office is looking for the next generation of film and video artists.
Starting June 1 and through August 1, applications will be accepted for the Mississippi Filmmakers Grant Program.
The program is aimed at developing emerging Mississippi artists. Filmmakers have one year to complete their film after receiving the grant.
It is open to filmmakers from the entire state to help fund up to $2,500 for Mississippi made films.
MFA has helped fund over 50 projects in its almost two decades as an organization.
Applications must be received on or before August, 1.
Click here to apply.
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WASHINGTON May 2 United Airlines Chief Executive Oscar Munoz will tell the U.S. Congress on Tuesday he is taking responsibility for a series of failures that led to the April 9 forced removal of a passenger from a Chicago airplane that prompted worldwide condemnation.
Munoz apologized for the incident in written testimony. He cited four areas in which United should have acted differently. "Most importantly our employees did not have the authority to do what was right for our customers and for our company," he said in the testimony. "As CEO that is my responsibility."
(Reporting by David Shepardson; Editing by Meredith Mazzilli)
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DICKSON, Tenn. — A Tennessee sheriff’s deputy was fatally shot during a traffic stop Wednesday, and police were searching for a suspect believed to be “armed and dangerous,” authorities said.
Authorities identified the suspect as Steven Wiggins, a white male with balding brown hair.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation tweeted that it has placed Wiggins on its Top 10 Most Wanted list and is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to his arrest.
The agency also sent an alert about the suspect to cellphones in the area.
Tulsa-based QuikTrip is being sued for negligence.
Mark Isley says when he was filing up his car at the QuikTrip near 36th and Peoria, the gas hose exploded.
Isley says his windows were down at the time and gas got inside his car.
News On 6 called QuikTrip for a response, but say they hadn't heard about the lawsuit yet.
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Donald Trump is starting his presidency underwater with Iowans.
Forty-two percent of Iowans approve of the job the newly inaugurated Republican is doing as president, while 49 percent disapprove, according to the latest Des Moines Register/Mediacom Iowa Poll. [...]
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Brazilian President Michel Temer said on Monday he expects some of his ministers to resign after they were implicated in a massive corruption investigation, but said this would not stop his government from approving landmark economic reforms. Brazil's president Michel Temer is seen during a meeting of the Pension Reform Commission at the Alvorada Palace in Brasilia, Brazil April 16, 2017.
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The Colorado Springs Business Journal will be closed July 4 in observance of Independence Day. The office will reopen July 5.
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Crystal City took the stage at Gabe’s Saturday night to celebrate the release of their latest album, Bartenderly.
Check out Michael Roeder’s reveiw of Bartenderly from Little Village 225, and get yourself a copy of the album via Crystal City’s Bandcamp page.
Rounding out the night were Des Moines punk rock four piece Honeycreeper and Otros Outros, the latter also featuring Crystal City’s Daniel Peterson and Randall Davis.
CORRECTS LAST NAME TO HEIMBACH FROM HEINBACH - Matthew Heimbach, center, voices his displeasure at the media after a court hearing for James Alex Fields Jr., in front of court in Charlottesville, Va., Monday, Aug. 14, 2017. A judge has denied bond for Fields accused of plowing his car into a crowd at a white nationalist rally. Steve Helber AP Photo
The POWERBALL® jackpot for the drawing on Wednesday, August 16, 2017 has hit $430 million.
“The excitement is growing statewide and across the nation,” said Florida Lottery Secretary Jim Poppell. “This POWERBALL jackpot is not only a life-changing opportunity for any person, but it has already generated more than $28 million to Florida students and schools.”
The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are one in 292 million.
If a ticket matches all numbers drawn, the jackpot winner will have 60 days to claim their prize. The cash option will be an estimated $273.4 million dollars. All other winners will have 180 days to claim their prize.
Wednesday night's POWERBALL drawing will be held at 10:59 p.m. ET. You must purchase your tickets by 10:00 p.m. ET to be eligible for the drawing.
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President Donald Trump said the United States wanted to "leave a strong and lasting footprint" in Syria, at a joint press conference with French President Emmanuel Macron
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday appeared to dial back a promise to withdraw US troops from Syria immediately, saying it was important to not allow Iranian influence to grow in the country.
Stating that troops would be coming home soon, Trump nonetheless said that the United States wanted to "leave a strong and lasting footprint" in the country.
"We don't want to give Iran open season to the Mediterranean," Trump told a joint press conference with his visiting French counterpart Emmanuel Macron.
"We're going to be coming home relatively soon. We finished at least almost our work with respect to ISIS in Syria, ISIS in Iraq, and we have done a job that nobody has been able to do."
"But with that being said, I do want to come home, but I want to come home also with having accomplished what we have to accomplish."
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RALEIGH, N.C. — A federal lawsuit filed in North Carolina says low-income people shouldn’t lose their drivers’ licenses when they can’t afford to pay traffic fines and court costs.
The American Civil Liberties Union and the Southern Poverty Law Center are among the groups that filed the lawsuit Wednesday on behalf of two named plaintiffs. They say they can’t afford to pay their traffic tickets, so they have to decide between driving with a revoked license or not supporting their families.
The lawsuit says the practice violates the right to due process under the 14th amendment of the U.S. Constitution because the state doesn’t offer drivers a hearing to explain why they haven’t paid.
DMV Commissioner Torre Jessup is named as the defendant.
A spokeswoman says the state is reviewing the lawsuit.
A second stolen vehicle arrest this week for Grass Valley Police. Police Sergeant Jason Perry says the driver of the suspect vehicle, which was a four-while drive pickup, was first spotted late Thursday night on East Main Street…
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35-year-old Nicholas McCauley, whom police say was from both Grass Valley and Penn Valley, was taken into custody. And Perry says a number of suspicious items were found in the vehicle..
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Perry says among the items seized was a loaded handgun with extra ammunition, methamphetamine, paraphenalia, marijuana, burglary tools, and shaved keys for stealing vehicles. The vehicle was stolen from Grass Valley and returned, intact, to the owner.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Federal jurors have sided with 3M Co. in a lawsuit brought by a South Carolina man who contended a surgical infection he suffered was caused by the Minnesota company’s patient-warming device.
The jury in Minneapolis decided Wednesday that 76-year-old Louis Gareis had not shown that 3M’s Bair Hugger device caused his problem during hip-replacement surgery in 2010.
Gareis’ attorneys said an appeal will be filed. 3M says the company “is grateful that the jury put science first.”
The Star Tribune reports the case was the first of thousands of individual lawsuits pending against Maplewood-based 3M to go to a jury.
The Bair Hugger is used in more than 80 percent of U.S. hospitals during surgery to maintain the patient’s normal body temperature before, during and after a surgery.
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Republican House of Representatives candidate Karen Handel participates in a Get Out The Vote Rally at a restaurant in Marietta, Ga., June 10, 2017. EPA/ERIK S. LESSER Eleven years ago, after Karen Handel had been elected as Georgia's first Republican secretary of state since Reconstruction, Richard DeMillo got a call about an important project.
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) on Monday afternoon called on President Donald Trump to resign as accusations of sexual misconduct against the President have seen renewed scrutiny.
“President Trump should resign. These allegations are credible; they are numerous. I’ve heard these women’s testimony, and many of them are heartbreaking,” Gillibrand said on CNN.
Gillibrand said that it’s unclear whether Trump will ever hold himself accountable, and so if he does not “immediately” resign, Congress should investigate the allegations made about his behavior.
The senator’s comments came the same day that several of Trump’s accusers held a press conference to reiterate that Trump groped or harassed them and to call on Congress to investigate the allegations about the President’s conduct before taking office. Several other Democratic senators recently suggested that Trump resign after placing pressure on Sen. Al Franken (D-MN) to resign over sexual misconduct claims.
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The Last Senior Class of the Ralph Johnson Bunche High School in Brookshire will be celebrating its 50th Anniversary Oct 21. The celebration will take plact a Brown Kustom Kookers 2680 Searly Road. 77474. For more information contact: Ronsonda 281-934-5562 or Class President Ray Vaughn 281-685-9928.
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× Moline welcomes new Olive Garden after lengthy recruitment
MOLINE –
With the snip of a ceremonial ribbon, native Moliner Carrie Bisby opened a long-awaited Olive Garden restaurant at 4570 16th Street on Monday, December 11.
“It’s exciting,” said Bisby, serving as the first general manager. “Wherever we go, people say they can’t wait for us to open.”
After at least a 25-year effort to bring the Italian chain to Moline, it promises to stimulate appetites and the local economy.
“We’re going to take care of our family and friends,” she continued.
This Olive Garden will create more than 180 jobs. It features the latest design and materials, with room for more than 250 guests.
Located near SouthPark Mall, it hopes to anchor local eating choices for years to come.
HOLLYWOOD, FLA. (WSVN) - A man was shot, Wednesday morning, and has been hospitalized.
According to Hollywood Police, a 29-year-old male was shot outside of a private residential community at 3451 Hollywood Drive.
The man was shot in the abdomen and chest, officials said, and has been transported to Memorial Regional Hospital in unknown condition.
A witness reportedly heard the gunshots as he drove by the scene.
Police have not confirmed whether the shooter remained on the scene or fled.
Residents are expected to be allowed in and out of the gated community as the investigation continues.
Police to open gate soon for residents to get in and out. pic.twitter.com/rtupG2czLe — HollywoodFL Police (@HollywoodFLPD) February 15, 2017
Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.
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Jefferson Parish deputies are investigating an armed robbery at a bank in Metairie.
The armed robbery happened at the Gulf Coast Bank and Trust on 1825 Veterans Memorial Blvd.
According to the report, there were no injuries.
The suspect is described as a white male in his late 30s to late 40s, clean shaven, tattoos on his hands, and approximately 5'10 with a slim build.
The suspect vehicle is described as a maroon, mid-2000s Chevrolet extended cab pickup truck.
Anyone being able to identify this suspect and/or vehicle is asked to call the JPSO Robbery Section at 504-364-5300 or contact Crimestoppers.
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A trial has begun in Turkey against dozens of suspects, including the alleged shooter in the New Year's Eve attack that left 39 people dead in Istanbul.
Fifty-seven suspects, mostly foreigners and 51 of them behind bars, were on trial Monday on the outskirts of Istanbul.
Albulkadir Masharipov — the lead suspect — is charged with membership in a terror group, murder, attempting to overthrow the constitutional order, among other charges. The prosecutor is seeking multiple aggravated life sentences.
On Jan. 1, an assailant shot his way into Istanbul's Reina nightclub where hundreds were partying. The assailant escaped and the Islamic State group claimed the attack. Masharipov was caught 15 days later.
Turkey has been hit by a string of attacks since 2015, blamed on Kurdish militants and IS.
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Former president Jacob Zuma's son, Vusi Nhlakanipho Zuma, died as a result of lupus, a family representative said on Wednesday.
"[He] departed on the 1st July 2018 from complications of systematic lupus erythematosus, simply known as lupus," said family spokesperson Linda Makatini in a statement.
Lupus disease causes chronic inflammation as an autoimmune response to the body's own cells.
The family said it would gather at home in Forest Town on Wednesday night for prayers to remember Vusi Zuma - who was the youngest son of Zuma and his late wife Kate Mantsho.
A memorial service would be held on Thursday. This will only be open to close friends and family.
The funeral service would then take place on Saturday at 09:00 at the Rhema Recreational Centre in Randburg. Vusi Zuma will be buried at West Park Cemetery.
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (CNN) – A billboard company has taken down a vandalized sign that read “Kill the NRA.”
Drivers along I-65 in Louisville have been seeing the sign since Friday.
Outfront Media, which owns the sign, says it was vandalized and it’s in the process of taking it down.
The billboard also said in smaller letters, “Resist 45”, referring to President Donald Trump.
On Monday, the National Rifle Associated posted a picture of the sign with a caption that read, “To all American gun owners, this is a wake up call. They’re coming after us.”
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It’s official, “Big Little Lies” is coming back for more! The Emmy award winning show will return for a second season, with the original cast, writer, and producers on board, too.
Nicole Kidman explains the show is only coming back because of the “overwhelming response by audiences around the world.” Reese Witherspoon adds that she’s excited for the “opportunity to delve deeper into the lives of these intriguing and intricate Monterey families.”
The author of the book the show is based on, Liane Moriarty, has written the basis for season two, with David Kelley writing all the scripts. Academy Award winner Andrea Arnold is attached to direct. So far, no premiere has been announced.
Local media outlets report the restrictions are being lifted at Carolinas HealthCare , Novant Health Systems , Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center and Cone Health. The organizations announced the move on Monday, and they take effect Tuesday at 7 a.m. The systems say the move was prompted by a decline in the number of flu patients in recent weeks.
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YouGov recently decided to measure the perception of cleanliness within the US’ 20 most populated cities. Of the 20 cities surveyed, Minneapolis and Dallas came out on top. As it turns out, 90% of people surveyed think that Dallas is either very or somewhat clean. Denver comes in a close 3rd with an 87% cleanliness rating. Orlando is next with a respectable 86%.
But what about the dirtiest city? Well, that honor belongs to Los Angeles, coming in with only 67%.
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At Kibworth Beauchamp grammar school, Leicestershire, in the 1950s we knew that former pupil Bill Maynard had left under something of a cloud. We therefore thought it very sporting of him that, as a famous TV star, he was willing to come and open a school fete, which he did with a panache we all admired.
Got an Android-powered smartwatch? You need to check this list.
Android Oreo is the latest version of Google's Android software. Ahead of the big reveal, it was known as Android O but its official moniker is Android 8.0.
The Android Oreo update follows the release of Android Nougat last summer and is a significant improvement. This is not the first time Google has partnered with a well-known brand for its Android Software. Android 4.4 was known as Android KitKat.
Android Wear Oreo list
Android Wear Oreo update is available for the following watches:
Fossil Q Venture
LG Watch Sport
Louis Vuitton Tambour
Michael Kors Sofie
Montblanc Summit
Watches that are set to get the Android Wear Oreo update at a later date include:
North Augusta, SC (WJBF)- One woman is dead following a two- car accident in North Augusta Friday evening.
It happened off off Johnson Road and Highway 25 around 7 p.m.
The Aiken County Coroner identifies the deceased as 26-year-old Ashleigh Hamilton-Mitchell from Harlem, Ga.
Other people were injured in the accident, but we don’t know their conditions.
Hamilton-Mitchell was a passenger, but the coroner tells us she was not wearing her seat belt.
Investigators are still working to determine the cause of the crash.
Stay with NewsChannel 6 as we learn more about his developing situation.
India's demand rose 6.2 percent in November compared with the same month last year.
Consumption of fuel, a proxy for oil demand, totalled 17.41 million tonnes, data from the Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC) of the oil ministry showed.
Sales of gasoline, or petrol, were 4.8 percent higher from a year earlier at 2.12 million tonnes.
Cooking gas or liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) sales increased 6.7 percent to 2.00 million tonnes, while naphtha sales fell 6.1 percent to 1.01 million tonnes.
Sales of bitumen, used for making roads, were 16.4 percent up, while oil use edged unchanged in November.
It's hard to imagine that there was a time before Taylor Swift. But it's only been 11 years since the songstress first popped onto the music scene with the release of her debut track, "Tim McGraw," on June 19, 2006. A lot has changed since then, including her musical genre of choice. (Goodbye, country! Hello, pop!) To celebrate T-Swizzle's 2017 album, "Reputation," Wonderwall.com is taking a look back at her biggest career highlights and milestones.
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A depiction of the double helical structure of DNA. Its four coding units are color-coded in pink, orange, purple and yellow.
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ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Turkish guards at the border with Syria are indiscriminately shooting at and summarily returning asylum seekers attempting to cross into Turkey, Human Rights Watch said.
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There are plenty of trade ideas you could conjure up between these two teams and Stan Van Gundy has shown he is the type of guy to make a move at any time. Orlando Magic general manager Rob Hennigan played damage control Tuesday morning after a tweeted photo appeared to reveal the team's free agent and trade targets the previous night.
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A 21-year-old woman on Sunday fell from a balcony in Berkeley and died, according to Berkeleyside and confirmed by the Alameda County Coroner's Office.
A 21-year-old woman on Sunday fell from a balcony in Berkeley and died, according to Berkeleyside and confirmed by the Alameda County Coroner's Office.
The victim, a resident of Elk Grove, reportedly fell three stories from an apartment balcony located along the 2700 block of Dwight Way just after 12 a.m., according to Berkeleyside.
The victim has been identified by the coroner, but NBC Bay Area has opted not to publish her name.
The apartment building is roughly four city blocks from the outskirts of the UC Berkeley campus. It is unclear if the woman had ties to the university.
The woman's death comes roughly two years after six people were killed after a balcony just blocks from the UC Berkeley campus collapsed.
Further information was not available at the time.
Aug 14(Reuters) - Shanxi C&Y Pharmaceutical Group Co Ltd
* Says it changes accounting policy based on accounting standards for business enterprises
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Following on from a packed house in October for their debut gig, Grantham acoustic trio 23Reasons returns to BeerHeadZ bar, on Watergate, for a special Christmas gig tomorrow on Saturday (December 16) night.
There will be the usual acoustic re-workings of songs from the 1970s to the current day, along with a few special Christmas favourites thrown in for good measure.
Support comes in the shape of Karl Hunt who will be on before the band with songs guaranteed to get the audience warmed up for the main event.
The music evening takes place upstairs at BeerHeadZ from 7.30pm, with live music commencing around 8.15pm.
+ BeerHeadZ is a real ale and cider bar and is Grantham CAMRA’s pub of the year for 2017. The bar has recently put several craft ales on tap to complement its range of cask ales, and canned and bottled beers.
On Sunday, Trump-appointed UN Ambassador Nikki Haley told "Face The Nation's" John Dickerson that the women who have accused President Trump of sexual assault and misconduct "should be heard and should be dealt with."
When asked "does the election mean that's a settled issue," Haley said "that's for the people to decide."
The unprecedented move of a Trump-appointee supporting the voices of Trump's accusers comes the week after Democratic Senator Al Franken was forced to resign under pressure from colleagues that came in the wake of multiple accusations of sexual harassment and misconduct.
On Saturday while campaigning in support of Alabama Senate candidate Doug Jones, Democratic Senator Cory Booker called for Trump to step down because of the sexual assault allegations made against him. Senator Jeff Merkley joined the call in a fundraising email.
Prince William County Police responded to 11100 block of Morla Lane in Nokesville Saturday evening for reports of shots fired into an occupied dwelling.
According to police, a resident found a bullet lodged in an exterior wall.
“The caller stated that the incident occurred sometime between 10 p.m. on May 26 and 8 a.m. on May 27,” police spokesman Officer Nathan Probus said.
No one was injured or other property was damaged, he said.
Anyone with information relating to this case should contact Crime Solvers at 703-670-3700 or 1-866-411-TIPS.
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NEWPORT NEWS, Va. - Newport News Shipbuilding has lifted and mounted a new 400-ton caisson unit to its Joint Manufacturing Assembly Facility that the company says will revolutionize submarine construction.
“[It] revolutionize[s] how we build submarines for our country,” said Matt Needy, Newport News’ vice president of operations. “A fixture of this magnitude allows us to significantly improve construction efficiencies and shorten our production span times in support of our current Virginia-class submarine programs and future work on the Columbia-class submarine program.”
The massive fixture, which stands at more than 80 feet high, is set to be fully operational later this year.
Its first scheduled use will be streamlining the bow module for the Virginia-class submarine PCU Utah (SSN 801).
The facility opened in 2017 and is designed to support current and future production work on aircraft carriers and submarines.
press release: Local filmmakers have put themselves to the test in creating short films in just 48 hours for a shot at screening at the International Cannes Film Festival.
At this Awards Ceremony and Film Festival attendees will see the winning films as judged by a nation-wide panel of industry pros in a casual environment and have the opportunity to ask the filmmakers about their films and other projects.
There is no age restriction, but alcohol will be available at the bar.
Tickets are $6 at the door
Bisciotti said he wished he got involved in talking to players night before kneeling. "There was no time for me to tell them what I thought and what I thought would be an opportunity for them to look for an alternative. I was not pleased w/it, but it's going on throughout league.
A Turkish police helicopter with 12 people on board, including police officers and a judge, crashed on Tuesday in eastern Turkey, the local governor’s office said.
The chopper, whose passengers included seven policemen, one judge and one non-commissioned officer, crashed at around 0840 GMT in the eastern province of Tunceli, the governor’s office said in a statement. The other three people on board were crew members.
No signals were received from the Sikorsky helicopter approximately 10 minutes after it took off. It is believed to have crashed because of unfavourable weather conditions, according to the statement. Rescue teams have been dispatched to the scene.
In March, seven people were killed, including four Russians, when a privately owned helicopter crashed in Istanbul after hitting a television tower.
Although one wouldn't wish it upon their worst enemy to feel the wrath of lightning, one may still enjoy these spectacular sights.
The natural phenomenon, which kills between 6,000-24,000 per year, has mesmerized and terrified humankind for ages. Although scientists had long ago proved that lightning flashes and thunderstorms are the result of electricity in the atmosphere rather than signs of the divine will, images of lightning still sometimes make people hold their breath and shiver. Check it out for yourself in Sputnik's gallery.
STOCKHOLM (AP) — Finland's president, 69-year-old Sauli Niinisto, has announced the birth of a son.
It's been a busy week for the Finnish head of state, who won re-election in a landslide victory Sunday and was sworn into office for a second six-year term Thursday before his second wife gave birth to a healthy boy on Friday evening.
The president's office said his spouse, Jenni Haukio, and the infant were doing well, adding that Niinisto was present during the delivery. The couple was married in 2009.
Niinisto's post on Facebook announcing the birth drew thousands of messages of congratulations in the first hour alone.
The president has two adult sons from his first marriage that ended in the 1990s when his wife died in a car accident.
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For the first time ever, an openly gay man has been appointed as a justice with the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador. Justice Alexander MacDonald was sworn in on Monday.
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At left, Haleigh McIntosh, 3, prepares to catch an egg during the egg toss competition. In the background, at right, Laila Rader reacts after tossing an egg to her friend Xari Roots.
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February 14, 2017, 8:32 AM | Online dating site Match.com conducted what it calls the most comprehensive survey of singles in America. It looked at relationship trends, shifting gender roles and social taboos. Helen Fisher, chief scientific adviser for Match and biological anthropologist, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the findings.
BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) — Police say they’ve identified a body found behind a South Florida restaurant as that of an 18-year-old Lynn University student from New Jersey.
Local news outlets are reporting that security and cleaning workers found Shayan Mortazavi’s body behind a Boca Raton restaurant early Saturday morning.
Boca Raton police told reporters that Mortazavi’s injuries were consistent with a fall, but they’ve offered no other details. Authorities say an autopsy will determine the cause of death.
University officials said in a statement that Mortazavi was from Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, and was a freshman who had expressed an interest in film and journalism.
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April 3Shanghai Pudong Dev Bank Co Ltd :
* Says it plans to pay annual cash dividend as 2 yuan(pre-tax) per 10 shares and use additional paid-in capital to distribute 3 new shares for every 10 shares as FY 2016 div payment
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CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – A Chambersburg man is accused of starting a fire in an apartment building last week.
Lawrence S. Herzberg, 66, set items on fire inside the building at 72 East Main Street on Jan. 23 then left the building after the fire was set, police said.
Herzberg was arrested Thursday on arson charges and placed in Franklin County Jail on $100,000 bail.
Cilic lost to world number two Roger Federer in a thrilling match that went the full five sets.
However, organisers controversially decided to shut the roof on the Rod Laver Arena with temperatures at 37C, which would not normally cause such a decision.
The reason given was because of the humidity but many people in the game have suggested that the closure suited Federer, who excels when playing indoors.
But Cilic has responded by claiming there was no favouritism in the decision but reflected that it did affect his game somewhat.
Did they have “helping verbs” back in our day, or are they just trying to mess with us?
Nothing you do today will be as demoralizing as taking this little quiz with questions a third grader should be able to answer. Especially since it’s a grammar quiz, and we literally use grammar every single day! Is it even proper grammar to say we “use grammar?!?”
Our heads hurt now.
There are only ten questions in the quiz, so it shouldn’t take you very long if you’re as smart as a third grader!
Let us know how you did!
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - China’s General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine said on Friday:
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Twelve persons have been confirmed dead following the London tower block fire incident that occurred in the early hours of Wednesday.
Currently, 75 people are being treated in six hospitals while hundreds of firefighters remain at the scene in West London.
Meanwhile, eyewitnesses have recounted their horror at waking up to the fire that engulfed the 24-storey block of flats in central London, with some describing it as “an absolute nightmare” and even “like something out of a horror movie“.
The release of P75-billion coco levy fund may not come as sooner as how President Rodrigo Duterte would want it to be as it is still uncertain as to when the Supreme Court will lift the Temporary Restraining Order on the distribution of the highly disputed funds. Even before taking over the administration, Duterte already ordered in June the start of the "legal works" that will fast-track the release of the controversial coco levy fund.
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Dr. Bill Bushing was given the Poseidon Award by Reef Check on Sept. 28 at the Save the Reefs, Save the Oceans Gala. Dr. Bushing was given the award “in appreciation of his ongoing commitment to the health of our oceans as a resident marine biologist on Santa Catalina Island for almost 50 years,” states the Reef Check website. He received the award to a standing ovation full of happy and warm tears from attendees at the gala, which took place at the Jonathan Beach Club in Santa Monica.
Daily Dose: A New Phone Sensor Can Check Fat, Calories, Chemicals, even BMI!
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Stories from Tuesday (2/14/2017) include:
Hundreds of whales get stranded in New Zealand.
Chanhong’s new phone can check for BMI, food, and chemicals with a sensor.
How to ease back pain without drugs.
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Situated in that small section of Alabama that steals the Gulf shoreline away from Florida, Mobile is a treasure that often remains under-the-radar as travelers plan parties in New Orleans and vacations in Florida. But this picturesque, Port City offers visitors a quaint escape full of history, seafood, and Spanish moss - oh, and a family-friendly, annual Mardi Gras Carnival with a saga that started long before New Orleans.
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March 28 The value of Saudi Arabia's imports shrank 11.6 percent from a year earlier in January while non-oil exports rose for the first time in eight months, data from the Central Department of Statistics and Information showed on Tuesday. SAUDI FOREIGN TRADE 01/17 12/16 01/16 (in bln riyals) non-oil exports 14.019 14.938 12.708 imports 43.297 38.867 48.996 DYNAMICS OF TRADE (pct y/y change in riyal terms) nominal non-oil exports 10.3 -10.3 nominal imports -11.6 -28.4 NOTE: Non-oil exports traditionally account for around 12 percent of the overall exports of Saudi Arabia. The world's largest oil exporter does not release complete trade data on a monthly basis. (Reporting by Andrew Torchia; editing by John Stonestreet)
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday morning's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Daily 4 Morning" game were:
8-5-9-0, Sum It Up: 22
(eight, five, nine, zero; Sum It Up: twenty-two)
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Two U.S. service members were killed and five injured during combat operations in northern Iraq on Sunday, the military said, adding that initial reports indicated the incident was not due to enemy contact.
In a statement the military said the incident was under investigation. The service members were part of a U.S.-led coalition fighting the Islamic State in Iraq.
"The entire counter-ISIS Coalition sends our deepest condolences to these heroes' families, friends and teammates," said Lieutenant General Stephen Townsend, commander of the Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve.
"I hope there is some small solace in knowing their loss has meaning for our country and all the nations of the Coalition as the fallen service members were fighting to defeat a truly evil enemy and to protect our homelands."
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That is the view of former Newcastle and Manchester City goalkeeper Shay Given.
Van Dijk has been the subject of plenty of transfer interest this summer and last Monday submitted an official transfer request to Southampton.
Liverpool showed serious interest in the player earlier this window but publically ended their interest in him after Saints reported their approach to the Premier League.
However, rumours linking Van Dijk to Anfield have failed to end and Given expects a deal to go through before September 1.
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Discussions are underway in Samoa to launch a new television station in time for the introduction of digital broadcasting in 2019.
Minister of Broadcasting, Afamasaga Rico Tupa'i, said a new station would help in development including education.
The Samoa government started the first television station in the early 1990s which was run as a commercial enterprise and sold a few years ago.
There are currently 4 television stations operating in Samoa, including two run by churches.
A Melbourne college was forced into lockdown after a violent brawl broke out during its lunch break.
Dozens of students at Staughton College in Melbourne’s north-west were captured on camera punching and kicking each other yesterday.
It’s understood the fight broke out between two girls and involved up to 80 students. The manic clip shows a lot of swearing and cries of students as the fight spills over.
Police were called to the school after reportedly patrolling the school earlier after reports a fight was planned for 11am.
After the incident, parents were sent a text message by the principal telling them there had been an altercation.
The vision was first shared on social media platform, Snapchat.
COURTESY PHOTO Stefanie and Ryan Hunt are the proud parents of the first baby born in Athens-Clarke County in 2017. Arriving a week earlier than expected, the baby boy, who as of Sunday afternoon had not been given a name, was born at 6:44 a.m. at Piedmont Athens Regional hospital.
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Connecticut Audubon Society, Center at Fairfield, 2325 Burr Street hosts a winter walk in the woods on Saturday, Feb. 24, from 10:30 a.m. to noon.
A staff naturalist will lead a guided walk through the Larsen Sanctuary’s forest trails, meadows and marshes in search of animal tracks, holes tree trunks, and other clues that these silent, wintry habitats are still full of life.
All ages are welcome (no strollers please). Be sure to dress for the weather conditions, and don’t forget binoculars.
CAS members: $3 per person; nonmembers: $6 per person.
Advance registration required at 203-259-6305, ext. 109, or visit ctaudubon.org/center-at-fairfield for a complete listing of winter programs and special events.
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Johannesburg – A well-known car restorer was shot and killed at his home in Kensington on Wednesday morning, Gauteng police said.
Raymond "Razor" Barras, 49, was shot as he was exiting his garage in Highland Road, Kensington, police spokesperson Lungelo Dlamini said.
He was shot several times in the upper body. The motive for the killing was unknown, he said.
No arrests had yet been made. Barras was an ex-business partner of Faizel Kappie Smith.
Smith was part of the trio who admitted to the assisted suicide of mining magnate Brett Kebble.
Kebble's alleged killers – Nigel McGurk, Mikey Schultz and Smith – entered into plea agreements with the State and served no jail time.
Barras' friend, who chose to remain anonymous, told News24: "He was a good friend over the years. It's unbelievable that someone like that has been shot. He was a harmless person."
He said Barras and Smith had worked closely together, fixing cars. He said his friend's murder would take a while to sink in.
Fans hoist Washington mascot Harry the Husky after the team's 78-75 win over Arizona in an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, in Seattle. John Froschauer AP Photo
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More and more retailers — big and small — are seeking a brick-and-mortar presence in the form of a pop-up store, and the focus for these temporary shops is shifting from sales to brand experience.
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The JEP would like to apologise to anyone affected.
An unknown number of copies of today's JEP have been printed incorrectly, with some pages in the wrong order and some pages repeated.
The JEP would like to apologise to anyone affected.
To ensure that everyone still gets to read Wednesday's JEP, today's digital copy of the paper is being made available, free of charge, for all readers.
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Fastspot recently published a blog post that chronicles the partnership between Trinity and their team on creating the Summit microsite. This deep dive into the project illustrates the working relationship we have with Fastspot and the methods we are using as we collaborate on the website redesign. The timeline and number of people involved, however, is much different for this project. Read the post over on their site.
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In the race between the biggest tech companies, Microsoft just became more valuable than Alphabet by $10 billion.
As of Tuesday's market close, Microsoft was worth $749 billion, while Alphabet was worth $739 billion, reports CNBC.
Alphabet, the parent company of Google and several offshoots like Waymo and Google Fiber, has been leading Microsoft since it was first formed in 2015. But over the past few months, Microsoft slowly gained ground due to its valuable cloud computing business, according to the report.
This makes Microsoft the third most valuable publicly traded company, with Apple in first at $918 billion and Amazon second at $788 billion.
Microsoft and Alphabet didn't immediately respond to requests for comment.
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Just hours after 28-year-old Ashley Fallis says goodbye to guests at her New Year's Eve Party, she is killed. Four years later it would be up to a jury to decide whether it was suicide or murder. Keith Morrison reports Sunday February 19 at 7/6c.
NOTHING TO SEE HERE, MOVE ALONG: Five refugee settlements are being setup in China in case of a North Korea emergency.
Missouri's attorney general is weighing whether to appoint a special investigator to look into use by Governor Eric Greitens' staff of the app Confide. The app deletes messages after they've been read and prevents recipients from saving them.
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported today that Attorney General Josh Hawley says he can't directly investigate Greitens because he's defending the governor's office in other legal cases, but he could appoint a special investigator.
A Democratic lawmaker asked Hawley to investigate any potential open records violations after the Kansas City Star last week reported that Greitens and several senior staffers have Confide accounts. Hawley says text messages sent or received by state employees about state business fall under open records laws, but that this legal situation is "complicated."
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BRUSSELS — The European Commission is investigating whether Nike (NKE.N), Comcast's (CMCSA.O) Universal Studios and Japan's Sanrio are preventing traders from selling products across EU borders and online.
EU Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager said Wednesday the probe would "examine whether the licensing and distribution practices of these three companies may be denying consumers access to wider choice and better deals."
Sports giant Nike, film-maker Universal and Sanrio, owner of Hello Kitty, license rights to some major world brands. They control the use of images or text applied to merchandise like clothes, shoes, bags or toys to make them more attractive, often to children.
The Commission says it wants to find out whether they breached EU competition rules by restricting traders from selling licensed merchandise cross-border and online.
The three could face fines if found guilty.
A family cleaning out a home in the Toledo, Ohio-area home of a relative who recently died stumbled across a live hand grenade from the World War II era. A police spokesman says the bomb squad retrieves old military munitions about once a month.
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Cops arrested a 16-year-old Bronx resident in a fatal stabbing during a gang-related clash in Queens, police said Monday.
The teen, Luis Paredes, allegedly knifed Daniel Atkinson, 24, in the stomach during a violent skirmish March 9, officials said.
According to authorities, more than a dozen men — one sporting a skull mask and another carrying a large stick — were involved in the deadly confrontation on Seneca Ave. and Palmetto St. in Ridgewood.
Medics rushed Atkinson to Wyckoff Hospital, where he died.
Paredes has been charged with murder.
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April 5 Fujitsu Ltd :
* Says Fujitsu is offering takeover bid for shares in Solekia Ltd at 5,000 yen per share instead of 4,000 yen per share previously
* Says the total amount for the acquisition is raised to 3.68 billion yen, up from 2.94 billion yen
* Says previous plan was disclosed on March 29
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MACOMB, Ill. — Dalan Ancrum scored 25 points and grabbed seven rebounds as Western Illinois snapped a four-game losing streak by thumping Oral Roberts, 82-56 in a Summit League contest Saturday afternoon.
Ancrum’s jumper put the Leathernecks in front for good, 10-9, four minutes into the game and drilled a 3 midway through the half for a 22-12 advantage.
Ancrum finished 8 of 14 from the field and 7-for-7 shooting from the line. Kobe Webster added 21 points. Western Illinois (11-11, 2-7) connected on 17 of 19 free-throw attempts (89.5 per cent), hitting better than 68 per cent from the line for just the second time in Summit League play and first since they shot 87.5 per cent in its first meeting with the Eagles.
Sam Kearns scored 12 points to lead Oral Roberts (9-17, 3-6), which trailed by 19 at halftime, 38-19.
Michelle Margaux asks fans what their expectations are for 2017.
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LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Kids hoping to get high off laughing gas would have a harder time under a bill that is headed toward Gov. Rick Snyder’s desk.
The Michigan Senate voted unanimously Tuesday to prohibit the sale or distribution of devices intended to hold nitrous oxide to minors. Commonly known by the street name “whip-its,” these containers have surged in popularity due to the temporary buzz produced from inhaling the gas.
Those who fail to adhere to the sales ban would face a maximum $500 civil fine under the House-sponsored bills.
The Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police testified in support of the bills, citing abuse of laughing gas as the root of multiple injuries and at least one death in the state.
(CNS): The police have recovered a white 1996 Honda Accord that was stolen early Wednesday morning (14 June) near Walker’s Road in the George Town area, the RCIPS said. In what is becoming an almost daily event, the car was last seen at around midnight and the thieves took the vehicle around 2am this morning from where it was parked near East Blvd. Police said they will had the car back to its owner as soon as they complete their forensic examinations.
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - Sinotruk Jinan Truck CO Ltd:
* SAYS IT SOLD 125,411 TRUCKS IN JAN-NOV, UP 75.9 PERCENT Y/Y Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2jL0URx Further company coverage: (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
Scott Feldman won't compete in the World Baseball Classic for Israel, choosing instead to get ready to fill a spot in the Cincinnati Reds' rotation. Feldman said Tuesday that he has turned down the opportunity to pitch in the WBC.
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The Montreal Canadiens have brought up Bobby Farnham from the St. John's Ice Caps. It appears there were more deserving candidates for the role.
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The Champions League draw will take place in Nyon on Monday with the fates of the top 16 clubs in Europe hanging in the balance. But before the action begins, here's an extremely tough quiz comprising of 16 questions we designed for you to test your Champions League knowledge.
It's a quiz that features the footballer who once left his team to play a match with nine men since he had a superstition about not being the last player to enter the pitch and a teammate of his was being patched up.
It also involves the goalkeeper who scored against Juventus with three different clubs during his career.
Careful though, this is a quiz trickier than Ronaldinho in his heyday.
PetSmart is recalling dog and cat food products due to metal contamination that could potentially be a choking hazard to pets. The pet store issued the recall of The Grreat Choice Adult Dog Food first, on Thursday.
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It generates its own funds from arms smuggling to other countries, drug trafficking in connivance with US Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and printing / distributing fake currencies. CONTINUE READING
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay — A prosecutor in Uruguay is asking for formal charges against a former vice-president of the South American country.
Lawmakers accepted Raul Sendic's resignation last year amid corruption accusations involving his tenure as head of state oil company ANCAP. It was the first time a vice-president had stepped down in Uruguay.
Prosecutor Luis Pacheco on Monday also requested charges against eight other senior officials at ANCAP and its subsidiaries. A judge must now decide if Sendic goes to trial.
The corruption allegations surfaced after a weekly publication reported that between 2010 and 2013, Sendic used corporate credit cards to make purchases at jewelry, electronics, furniture and other stores apparently unrelated to his official business.
He's also accused of abuse of office over some contracts.
In this May 19, 2011, file photo, fashion designers Stefano Gabbana, left, and Domenico Dolce arrive for the presentation of the book "Milan Fashion, soccer players portraits", in downtown Milan, Italy. Italian fashion house Dolce & Gabbana is thumbing its nose at critics with a new campaign launched and apparel launched in June 2017 urging a boycott of the company.
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Mark Kelly, Virginia gun safety advocates call on Ed Gillespie to release NRA questionnaire
Captain Mark Kelly, the Co-Founder of Americans for Responsible Solutions, joined with gun safety advocates today in Alexandria today to call on NRA-endorsed candidate Ed Gillespie to release his NRA questionnaire.
Throughout his Virginia gubernatorial campaign, Gillespie has touted his NRA endorsement, but has refused to disclose whether or not he would support the gun lobby’s dangerous agenda that threatens the safety of Virginia’s families and communities.
Captain Mark Kelly:
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To celebrate the end of the year, we've put together a few fun Cambridge quizzes for you to take part in. Over the weekend, we've tested your knowledge on Cambridge landmarks ranging from pubs and schools to junctions- now it's our bumper bridge challenge.
There isn't a shortage of famous bridges in Cambridge- from newly built cycle bridges to Victorian landmarks across the picturesque River Cam, these bridges are some of the city's most iconic sites. You don't know Cambridge unless you are able to name each of these off by heart.
Test your local knowledge below- and don't forget to share your answers on social media, to see if your friends can beat your score!
YEREVAN, APRIL 14, ARMENPRESS. According to the information provided by Georgia’s Infrastructures and Territorial Development Ministry, on April 14, as of 14:30, the Stepantsminda-Lars highway is open for all types of vehicles, Armenia’s Ministry of Transportation, Communication and Information Technologies told Armenpress.
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Ottawa Police are investigating a shooting in the Nepean area Monday night.
Police say they received calls reporting an exchange of gunfire between two vehicles on St. Claire Avenue around 8:30 p.m.
Shell casings were found on the scene but no suspect was arrested.
There are no reported injuries.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police.
At the NMPA's annual meeting in New York, Israelite played the audience a video of John Lennon from 1980, in which the he said Ono deserved a songwriting credit for the 1971 track.
Israelite told Variety that Ono's credit for the song was not yet confirmed, but that the process of adding her name as a songwriter was already underway.
Under US copyright law, the song was set to enter the public domain in 2050, 70 years after Lennon's death. Once Ono is credited as Lennon's co-writer, the song could remain in copyright for several more decades.
Authorities have identified the mother and son who died in a weekend house fire in Waterloo.
Waterloo Fire Rescue officials say the victims were 32-year-old Ashley Smith and her 9-year-old Jaykwon Sallis. According to a press release, autopsies determined that both victims died from injuries suffered in the fire. Smith and Sallis were among five people inside the two-story home at 536 Dawson Street when the fire broke around 6:30 a.m. on Sunday (April 22, 2018).
Officials said the other residents — a man, woman and girl — got out of the burning structure through an upstairs back window. The two females were taken to a local hospital for treatment. According to Waterloo Fire Chief Pat Treloar, firefighters found the front the house fully engulfed when they arrived at the scene. Treloar confirmed the bodies of Smith and Sallis were discovered inside the home after crews gained control of the blaze. Investigators are still trying to determine the cause of the fire.
(Reporting by Elwin Huffman, KOEL, Waterloo)
A mermaid mannequin mysteriously appeared on a 50-foot-high rock in the Ocean Beach area of San Diego recently. Screenshot from CBS 8 video
Note from the artist: This comic is Dalit-made. I am a creamy layer Dalit (from my generation onwards) from the Raigar/Regar community, Rajasthan.
'Dalit Lalit' by Sumit Kumar originally appeared on Bakarmax and is reproduced here with permission. Bakarmax is a weekly desi webcomic — an exploration of this absurd country featuring work by various cartoonists. It is the brainchild of Sumit Kumar, who has written for Savita Bhabhi and is the author of The Itch You Can't Scratch and Amar Bari Tomar Bari Naxalbari.
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WASHINGTON (AP) – Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl is expected to plead guilty soon to desertion and misbehavior before the enemy rather than face trial for leaving his Afghanistan post.
That’s according to two individuals with knowledge of the case.
They tell The Associated Press that Bergdahl will submit the plea later this month and sentencing will start Oct. 23. The individuals weren’t authorized to discuss the case and demanded anonymity.
The 31-year-old Bergdahl could face up to five years in prison on the desertion charge and a life sentence for misbehavior.
Bergdahl left his Afghanistan post in 2009 and was held captive by the Taliban for about five years. He was released in 2014 in a prisoner swap for five Taliban detainees, sparking an emotional debate about negotiating with hostage takers.
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At PBL High School, Paxton
4 p.m. — Senior athlete group picture, volleyball pictures (picture times approximate)
4:30 p.m. — Cheerleaders, cross country, football, golf, volleyball, swim and band eat
5 p.m. — Public eats
5:30 p.m. — Volleyball scrimmage in high school gym
5-5:15 p.m. – Golf, cross country, swim pictures
5:15-5:45 p.m. — Cheerleader pictures
5:45-6:45 p.m. — Football pictures
6:45-7 p.m. — Introduction of youth football teams
7-7:10 p.m. — Introduction of golf, volleyball, cross country and swim teams (at the football field)
7:10-7:30 p.m. — Freshman/sophomore football scrimmage
7:30-7:35 p.m. — Cheerleader routine (introduction of cheer squad before routine)
7:35-7:45 p.m. — PBL Panther Regiment band performance
7:45 p.m. — Varsity football scrimmage (introduction before scrimmage)
5 injured in UN small plane accident in remote Congo
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — The World Food Program says five people were hurt when a small plane with its humanitarian service was involved in an accident during takeoff from a remote airstrip in Congo's Kasai region.
A United Nations statement on Wednesday says two crew members and three passengers sustained minor injuries in the accident in Kamonia.
It gives no further details, saying the cause of the crash will be investigated.
The statement says the five people have been taken to a local medical facility and a helicopter and plane have been mobilized to take them to the capital, Kinshasa for further treatment.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Mookie Betts homered twice and Xander Bogaerts had three RBIs to help the Boston Red Sox beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-3 on Wednesday night.
Betts had four hits and drove in three to lead an offensive barrage off Phillies starter Jeremy Hellickson (5-5). Boston tagged him for six runs on nine hits in just five innings.
Betts led off the game with a single, had an RBI double in the second, but his biggest hit was a solo home run, his 10th of the season, in the fourth inning after the Phillies had scored three runs to close within 5-3.
He had a chance to get the cycle in the ninth inning, but instead of a triple connected for home run No. 11 to put the game out of reach. It was his eighth career multi-homer game.
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Betts was dazzling defensively as well, and made a stellar diving catch in right field to rob Howie Kendrick of a hit in the fifth inning.
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TORONTO — A Tom Thomson painting that was given away as a gag gift just months ago has sold at auction for nearly half a million dollars.
Until recently, "Sketch for Lake in Algonquin Park" was collecting dust among a pile of artworks in Glenna Gardiner's Edmonton basement.
The 71-year-old retired nurse says she used to laugh off her late father's claims that the painting was created by Thomson, often considered the forefather to the Group of Seven.
The work's origins became a running joke between Gardiner and a longtime friend, who insisted it was authentic, leading Gardiner to present it as a gag gift.
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Essex High School graduate and Endicott freshman Emma Farrington was named the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) Rookie of the Week for the third time in just her first season running for the Gulls.
Farrington helped Endicott earn a fourth-place finish as the top runner on the team, placing 18th overall with a time of 24:36.3 (6:35.9 average mile) on the 6K course. She was the fourth fastest freshman to cross the finish line.
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The Bloomfield girls basketball team beat Clay City 35-33 to win their third straight sectional title.
April 3 Matinas Biopharma Holdings Inc:
* Matinas Biopharma reports 2016 financial results and provides corporate update
* Matinas Biopharma Holdings Inc - on track to report interim phase 2 data of MAT2203 and topline data of MAT2203 VVC study in June 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Eric Johnson Says He ‘Just Killed’ Himself Making Breakthrough LP
As Eric Johnson’s 1990 breakthrough album ‘Ah Via Musicom’ edges toward its 30th anniversary, the Austin guitarist is ready to pull back the curtain a bit.
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Louise Willetts had treatment that was originally used on cancer patients.
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Man dies when hit by train in South Carolina
GAFFNEY, S.C. (AP) — One man has died after he was struck by a train while walking on tracks in South Carolina.
Cherokee County Coroner Dennis Fowler said in a news release that 39-year-old Scott Duane Cole of Gaffney died around 8:30 p.m. Sunday.
Fowler says Cole was walking on the tracks in Gaffney when he was hit by a Norfolk Southern freight train. Train crew members told authorities that Cole was pulling a vehicle tire as we walked along the track and ignored repeated blasts of the train horn.
Cole died at the scene.
An autopsy is scheduled Tuesday.
Fowler said the train had four engines and 74 cars and was headed from Greenville to Linwood, North Carolina. No one on the train was hurt.
Be creative at Maker Mondays! Make a craft or try STEAM activities and projects. You choose the activity and create! School age.
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The Federal Reserve's latest survey of business conditions found manufacturing activity accelerating in many parts of the country in late April and early May, even as some businesses expressed concern about uncertainty cause by rising trade tensions.
The Fed said Wednesday that its survey described the economy as expanding at a moderate pace with more than half of the central bank's 12 regions reporting a pickup in industrial activity and a third of those districts describing manufacturing conditions as "strong."
The survey was taken after the Trump administration announced plans to institute tariffs of 25 percent on steel imports and 10 percent on aluminum, actions designed to boost domestic producers.
It will inform discussions when the central bank meets next month, when it is expected to raise rates.
Denton residents beleaguered by the rising costs of housing could see real relief this year, thanks to two significant improvements at City Hall. First, the city's fire protection has improved enough over the last 10 years that both home and business owners could soon see lower insurance premiums, according to Fire Chief Robin Paulsgrove.
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Lifestyle expert Amy Goodman joined us with some pure and simple ways to make life just a little smoother.
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TRAVERSE CITY, MI -- Happy Fourth of July and greetings from the National Cherry Festival!
It's going to be a great day today.
How do I know?
It's because we're celebrating our freedom, and remembering those who fought for our freedom.
If you're going to be out and about today, here are some Fourth of July fireworks you might want to check out.
If you can't get out of the house to see a fireworks display in person, I'll be attempting to broadcast tonight's show from the National Cherry Festival.
Come back to MLive's Facebook page at 10:30 p.m.
May 2 Hca Holdings Inc
* Hca holdings ceo says actively engaged in discussions with policymakers in washington about health care reform - conf call
* Hca holdings says "growth in overall commercial demand in our market has been slowing as compared to strong growth in 2014 through q1 of 2016"
* Hca holdings says "softness in commercial volumes, we believe, is the impact of competitive pressures" - conf call
* Hca holdings says "we'll see if we can continue to achieve some opportunities for growth through acquisitions... It's more active than say over past couple of years" Further company coverage:
BHOPAL: The annual day function of vocational training centre run by BHEL Ladies Club was held recently. President of the ladies’ club Pratibha Thakur, general manager (quality and HR) of BHEL M S Kinra, all vice-presidents and other members of the club were present at the function. Thakur gave away certificates to the students of the centre.
In her address, Thakur said that free training for beautician course, painting, dance, rangoli and mehandi is imparted to the students at the centre, especially girls.
She further said that this type of training helps girls in becoming self-reliant.
This Ondulando home has a setting unlike anything you have seen: a 40+ foot waterfall cascading down the back of the property into a large pond, decks upon decks with vibrant outdoor LED lighting all controlled from your smart phone. This single level home has an open floor plan with 4 bedrooms and 2 remodeled bathrooms (4th bedroom acts as a den/office), a large living room with vaulted and beamed ceilings, and a beautiful open style kitchen. Stepping into the back yard, you will experience the ultimate in seclusion with a privacy fence situated on the upper part of the yard with a large operable (motorized) sliding door to open the view to the lower yards. No expense was spared in creating this oasis and it is truly ideal for those who wish to enjoy outdoor living all year round.
LONDON—All five former members of the Spice Girls have met up amid rumours of a plan to reunite the girl-power group.
Photos posted by several group members on social media showed Victoria “Posh Spice” Beckham, Melanie “Sporty Spice” Chisholm, Emma “Baby Spice” Bunton, Melanie “Scary Spice” Brown and Geri “Ginger Spice” Horner.
They had been seen earlier Friday arriving at Horner’s home north of London, along with former manager Simon Fuller.
The Sun newspaper reported the quintet is considering several projects, including a TV talent show, though not a live tour.
The Spice Girls were a 1990s phenomenon, with hits including “Wannabe.” They split in 2000 and last reunited at the 2012 London Olympics.
May 3 Triangle Capital Corp:
* Triangle Capital Corporation announces significant expansion of its senior credit facility
* Triangle Capital - amended its senior secured credit facility to include, among other things, increase in current commitments from $300 million to $435 million
* Triangle Capital - amended its senior secured credit facility to include, among other things, for extension in maturity by two years to April 30, 2022
* Triangle Capital Corp - interest rate for borrowings under credit facility remains unchanged at LIBOR/CDOR plus 2.75% Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Dave M. Benett/VF17/WireImageAre Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom back together? The old flames were spotted getting cozy at an Ed Sheeran concert at Staples Center in Los Angeles Saturday.
Fans snapped photos of them in crowd. Two of them that have since been removed showed Katy learning back against Orlando.
“They definitely seemed like they’re back together,” an eyewitness tells E! News. “They cuddled most of the night. She sat on his lap most of the night and shared kisses.”
The source adds, “They looked like they were having the time of their lives. People didn’t really bug her. I don’t really think people knew it was them because they had hats on and stuff.”
And it seems Katy hitched a ride with Orlando to the concert. TMZ has photos of the singer on the back of Orlando’s motorcycle.
Katy and Orlando dated for about 10 months before calling it quits in February.
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Scarborough Food Fair will return to the town this Saturday (16 December).
The market, the last one this year, will be held between 9.30am to 4pm.
Organisers said there will be plenty on offer for the town’s food fans.
Caroline Anderson, co-organiser of the fair, said: “Scarborough Food Fair is a great place to do some festive shopping.
“Our stall holders are all experts in their field, and offer some different ideas for Christmas shopping.
The food fair will return in February 2018.
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THE PAS, Man. - Rising ice and flood waters have forced hundreds of people from their homes in Manitoba.
Jason Small of the Canadian Red Cross says 107 people from the Opaskwayak Cree Nation are being temporarily housed in hotels in The Pas about 500 kilometres northwest of Winnipeg.
He says another 325 people were evacuated from their homes earlier this month from five other First Nations.
Manitoba forecasters issued a flood warning on the weekend for some areas affected by ice jams on the Carrot and Saskatchewan rivers.
The province says water levels were going down in some rivers until storms dumped about 25 millimetres of precipitation on the weekend.
Small says the evacuees are being provided with lodging, food and other living expenses.
The Tee Off Against Cancer Family Day event is taking place Sunday, April 30th. Dan Snachez, President of the organization, was here to tell us more about the upcoming events. He also played a quick round with our abc27 staff.
“This tournament has benefited the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Central PA since the tournaments inception in 2013 and is approaching $100,000 raised! We present a check for over $21,000 last year!” tells Dan.
Dan and Amy also faced off in a cornhole competition. There will be raffle prizes to bid on such as Corn Hole Sets provided by Epic Building Group, Free Wings for a Year at Moe’s, Wheelbarrows and Tools from Ames Tru Temper, Signed Coach Franklin Mini Helmets, etc.
Check out all the event has to offer or get involved online at their website.
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Alabama authorities say a thief who couldn't figure out how to shift out of first gear led a slow-speed chase in a flatbed truck.
Jefferson County Chief Deputy Randy Christian tells AL.com the 16-mile (26 kilometer) chase never topped 30 mph (48 kph). It ended when the transmission seized, stopping the truck.
Authorities say 29-year-old Randy Dewayne Vert of Pinson faces multiple charges, including attempting to elude and resisting arrest. His bail is set at $5,900.
Deputies say the chase began early Wednesday when deputies checked on a car abandoned in Birmingham and were told a man had just stolen a nearby Kenworth T-300 flatbed delivery truck.
Christian jokes, "Thank God he couldn't find second gear - the pursuit could have gotten all the way up to 35 mph."
Dear Liz,
I read your columns and recommend them. I like how you bring real-world knowledge into the conversation every time.
My Director loves to say "Whenever you hire someone, hire someone smarter than you are!" but I'm not going to do that.
The working world is too volatile. If I hire someone who can do my job, there's no reason for my company to keep me.
They can promote the person I hired (who's smarter than me) and get rid of me and my expensive salary. What manager would put themselves at risk that way?
My Director hires people who are capable (like me) but clearly a step down from him in experience and knowledge. I don't know anybody who hires differently. Why would I hire someone who's qualified for my job?
Thanks Liz --
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25-year-old man shot in groin in Chicago Lawn
A 25-year-old man was shot Monday evening in the Chicago Lawn neighborhood on the Southwest Side.
About 6:20 p.m., he was walking in an alley in the 6500 block of South Maplewood when he heard gunshots and felt pain, Chicago Police said.
He was struck in his groin, and drove himself to Holy Cross Hospital, where his condition was stabilized, police said.
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The NFL has suspended Saints receiver Josh Huff for two games for violating the league’s policies on substances of abuse and personal conduct, Josh Katzenstein of the Times-Picayune reports.
It remains unclear what infraction resulted in Huff’s suspension.
Huff did not play last season. The Saints signed him to a reserve/future contract in February.
The Eagles cut Huff in November 2016 after his arrest for allegedly possessing a handgun and marijuana. He reportedly agreed to a plea deal to avoid jail time.
Huff played the final three games of 2016 with the Bucs and spent the 2017 offseason in Tampa Bay. The Bucs cut him after the preseason.
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TUMON, Guam — The Hilton Guam Resort opened the Kendall Jackson Signature Wine Room in Roy’s Restaurant on Nov. 28. Wine room customers will be offered a specially designed menu that pairs Roy’s menu items with a collection of Kendall Jackson signature wines. The wine room seats up to eight people and is available by reservation only. Customers are advised to call for reservations at least one day in advance . . .
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The injury bug continues to hit the Charlotte Hornets with Cody Zeller the latest to be sidelined.
MORE: NBA trade rumors: Will Bucks make big splash with DeAndre Jordan deal?
Zeller suffered a torn meniscus in Thursday's (AEDT) loss to the Golden State Warriors.
ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports that Zeller will undergo surgery on Wednesday (AEDT) for the injury which will keep him out of action for at least six weeks.
Zeller, who's been coming off the bench behind Dwight Howard is averaging 7.2 points and 5.5 rebounds per game in 19.9 minutes this season.
The 25-year-old started 58 of the 62 games he played last season. He missed 20 games with a list of different injuries in 2016-17.
The Hornets have lost three in a row heading into their matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday (AEDT).
Charlotte has an available roster spot if they chose to seek elsewhere to replace Zeller who won't be back until February.
April 24 (Reuters) - DNB ASA:
* OLAUG SVARVA WAS ELECTED AS NEW CHAIR OF BOARD IN DNB ASA, WITH A TERM OF OFFICE OF UP TWO YEARS
* TORE OLAF RIMMEREID WAS RE-ELECTED AS VICE CHAIR OF BOARD, AND JAAN IVAR SEMLITSCH AND BERIT SVENDSEN WERE RE-ELECTED AS BOARD MEMBERS, ALL WITH A TERM OF OFFICE OF UP TO TWO YEARS Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
RPT-Electric car boom spurs investor scramble for cobalt
* Electric cars to account for 16.9 pct of cobalt demand in 2021
773 CST Brings Robot to Sembach Girl Scouts
The 7th MSC's 773rd Civil Support Team brought its robot to visit with Girl Scout Troop 991, who is the midst of earning their robotics badges. The robot climbed stairs, picked up and placed objects, and served as a model to help the troops for their own robot designs. The event also provided some valuable community outreach experience to the 773rd team members.
If you want to be able to cope with life’s little surprises you have to first know exactly where your money is going.
Gail Vaz-Oxlade: Hiding your head in the sand is no way to get on top of debt
Take stock of your debts and devise a plan to pay them off while saving as much on interest as you can.
IT is very reassuring that the Judiciary under Hon Justice Walter Nkanu Onnoghen, has seized the gauntlet in efforts to...
In the new Trump era, NYC officials didn’t wait long to label today’s New York City subway attack as a terror attack. That’s good. and it should emphasize how important it is to limit who comes into our country as a visitor or an immigrant. Robert Spencer, author of 17 books and the Director of Jihad Watch today joined Lars to discuss how the United States can best protect our citizens.
The post Robert Spencer – Combating Terror And Protecting The United States appeared first on The Lars Larson Show.
South Morgan northbound lanes near Brookshire’s are shut down due to a motorcycle-truck wreck, police said. The male motorcycle driver was seriously injured and airlifted to a Fort Worth hospital, according to police. Traffic is being rerouted through the South Meadows area.
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Two maintenance workers at a Kansas water park where a boy was decapitated have been indicted in the case.
The indictments unsealed Wednesday charge David Hughes and John Zalsman with obstruction of justice. Both men pleaded not guilty Wednesday in Wyandotte County Court.
Hughes was maintenance supervisor at the Schlitterbahn water park in Kansas City, Kansas, and Zalsman was on the maintenance staff.
Ten-year-old Caleb Schwab was killed while riding the 17-story Verruckt waterslide in August 2016.
The indictment involves whether a brake mat meant to slow the rafts on the Verruckt was repaired after it fell off days before Caleb was killed.
The men allegedly told Kansas Bureau of Investigation agents the brake mat never existed but the indictment says a video showed it had been on the ride.
A local apartment building is so dilapidated and dangerous that the city ordered it evacuated.
However, the residents have nowhere else to go. They are left desperate and in need of help.
Tonight at 5 and 6 p.m., watch as their landlord causes courtroom chaos.
Can Help Me Hank help them find justice?
Then tonight at 11, Hank Winchester confronts the landlord in a heated face-to-face exchange.
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Jessica Chastain is an artist in search of significance in the trailer for A24’s latest offering, Woman Walks Ahead.
Chastain stars as Catheine Weldon, a widow who travels from New York to North Dakota for the opportunity to paint the famous Chief Sitting Bull (Michael Greyeyes), just as tensions between the Lakota reservation and the imposing U.S. Army are rising to a boil.
As Catherine and Sitting Bull begin to bond, her presence is perceived as a threat by the army. “They all think that you and me are planning some kind of uprising,” says Chastain in the trailer. Those men – including Col. Silas Groves (Sam Rockwell) – haven’t forgotten Sitting Bull’s victory against Lt. Col. Custer, and the risk of retaliation looms ever larger, even as the friendship between Catherine and the Chief grows.
Woman Walks Ahead is directed by Susanna White and written by Steven Knight. The film premieres on DIRECTV May 31 and in theaters June 29.
Watch the trailer above.
Distribution center (DC) managers are charged with delivering on increasingly ambitious service-level agreements for consumer deliveries and retail replenishment. The need for efficiency, accuracy and flexibility has never been greater. With the advent of the Internet of Things and Big Data, operations have more data than ever to assess performance. Operational metrics enable DCs to identify latent inefficiencies and take better control of operations for improved performance when handling ...
After nearly starting nuclear holocaust with a tweet last week, many of us thought Trump couldn't take us any lower — except for John Oliver. And this weekend's violent alt-right/neo-Nazi/KKK rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, proved him right.
Oliver excoriated the president for failing to do the easiest thing of all: disavowing white supremacists.
"It is almost impossible to screw it up. But that’s exactly what happened,” Oliver said.
What abject abnegation of moral responsibility awaits us next? Tune in to WhiteHouse.gov to find out!
April 6 Qantas Airways Ltd:
* Richard Goyder AO has agreed to join board of Qantas Airways Limited as a non-executive director
* If approved by Qantas shareholders, Goyder will commence his duties as a director after stepping down as CEO of Wesfarmers in Nov 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Prosopagnosia is a disorder where the patients don´t recognize familiar faces, including their own. For me, it´s also a common symptom of the life in modern cities, of course in a much milder form. We don´t recognize the people we went to school with or our neighbours because we are constantly staring at our smartphones or are for other reasons with our thoughts in another world. Individual people turn to shadows, one looking like one another.
(Reuters) - French payments company Worldline (WLN.PA) said on Tuesday it would remain “very active” in seeking M&A opportunities as it aims to become European industry leader, but did not name any potential targets.
The company reported first-quarter organic revenue up 5.8 percent to 394.1 million euros ($481.91 million), thanks to European banks seizing opportunities to outsource payments.
Worldline’s results were boosted last year by the acquisition of Digital River World Payments, First Data Baltics and MRL PosNet.
M&A has been a popular strategy in the sector as credit card companies and banks look to profit from the shift to electronic and online payments.
Parent company Atos recently failed in a bid to buy chipmaker Gemalto (GTO.AS) and integrate it into Worldline, and media reports have named Worldline as a possible buyer for French rival Ingenico (INGC.PA).
The payments company confirmed its 2018 targets.
($1 = 0.8178 euros)
BROWNSBURG, Ind. (December 11, 2017) – Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing (RLL) announced today that sports business veteran Kevin Warner has joined the team as vice president of partnership marketing. Warner spent the past 13 years with leading motorsports agency CSM Sport & Entertainment (formerly JMI), most recently as director of account management for the agency’s motorsports practice…
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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WVEC) — Police said two people were hurt in a shooting after a fight started in front of a hotel at the Oceanfront Wednesday morning.
Emergency dispatchers received a call about the incident at 11th Street and Pacific Avenue around 2:10 a.m.
Master Police Officer Tonya Pierce told 13News Now one person had injuries that weren’t life-threatening. The second person who was hit by the gunfire was grazed and refused help.
Pierce said officers took three people into custody.
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Dec 12(Reuters) - Qingdao Doublestar Co Ltd
* Says it received subsidy of 26.9 million yuan in total from the government
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Updated: July 2, 2018 5:11:21 pm
As the National Green Tribunal declares that there will be no cutting of trees in Delhi at least till July 19, we look at the extent of damage, in numbers. The NGT, on Monday, stayed the proposed tree felling for re-development of seven south Delhi colonies by the National Buildings Construction Corporation (NBCC) and the Central Public Works Department (CPWD) till July 19, 2018.
The green body has also issued notice to the central government and Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs and others over the issue. The Delhi High Court had earlier stayed felling of trees till July 4.
Olderfleet Masonic Lodge No 501 will be holding a Fun Quiz with Sean Haveron on Friday, April 27, at 8pm in St John’s Masonic Club, Mill Brae.
The Quiz will feature lots of prizes. Admission £2 per person.
Everyone welcome.
Feb 14 U.S. stocks opened slightly lower on Tuesday, with the "Trump rally" pausing ahead of a testimony by Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen that will be scrutinized for clues on the timing of the next interest rate hike.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 29.99 points, or 0.15 percent, at 20,382.17, the S&P 500 was down 3.02 points, or 0.13 percent, at 2,325.23 and the Nasdaq Composite was down 8.39 points, or 0.15 percent, at 5,755.57. (Reporting by Yashaswini Swamynathan in Bengaluru; Editing by Savio D'Souza)
A Salina man was ordered to spend 20 years in federal prison for producing child pornography, according to a news release.
U.S. Attorney Tom Beall says the prison sentence for 54-year-old Michael N. Rodenbeek was handed down on Friday.
Rodenbeek had previously pleaded guilty to two counts of producing child pornography.
In his plea, Rodenbeek admitted to using an iPhone camera to record videos focused on the genitals of two victims, ages 9 and 10 years old.
The videos were made without the victims’ knowledge.
The Wichita Police Department, Department of Homeland Security and the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force investigated the case.
press release: Enjoy an intimate look at the Upper Mississippi, from Dubuque, Iowa, to the Minnesota headwaters and many places in between with Dennis McCann, author of “This Storied River: Legend and Lore of the Upper Mississippi”. Far more than a travel guide, “This Storied River” celebrates the Upper Mississippi’s colorful history and the unique role the river has played in shaping the Midwest for generations. McCann inspires a new appreciation for the river and its landscape in this humorous and enlightening collection.
Before the presentation, participants will enjoy a meal inspired by the Upper Mississippi catered by Blue Plate Catering.
Wednesday, November 15, 2017, 6-8:30 pm. Cost to attend is $30. Registration and payment required by Wednesday, November 8. Visit shop.wisconsinhistory.org or call 608-264-6555 to sign up.
MISC unit Gumusut-Kakap (L) Ltd (GKL) has won its claim for increased day rates against Sabah Shell Petroleum Company Ltd.and has been awarded $254.4m by the Kuala Lumpur Regional Centre for Arbitration, the company said in a stock market announcement.
MISC had filed adjudication proceedings against Sabah Shell on 30 September 2016 and arbitration proceedings followed. Sabah Shell would also have to pay interest and costs of MYR308,634 ($69,356) to GKL, it added.
The claim was for increased day rates under GKL's lease agreement with Sabah Shell in 2012 for building and leasing the Gumusut-Kakap semi-floating production system.
“This decision is expected to have a positive impact on the earnings per share, gearing and net assets per share of MISC for the financial year ending 31 December 2017 onwards,” MISC said.
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) - A South Florida museum unveiled a new exhibit for the first time, Wednesday.
“Power on!” — a new interactive experience sponsored by Florida Power and Light — is open at the Museum of Discovery and Science in Fort Lauderdale.
The exhibit is part of a $675,000 gift from the energy company.
Visitors can experience electricity in an entirely new way, act as decision makers working to restore power and learn how FPL responds to hurricanes.
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Lecy Goranson is the latest member of the Conner family to weigh in on Roseanne‘s sudden, shocking demise. “[I’m] devastated by the cancellation of Roseanne,” the actress behind Becky No. 1 lamented Tuesday on Twitter, before adding, “But more devastating are the effects of hate speech and racism on individuals and society.”
Goranson went on to thank fans for their support and concluded by urging everyone to “spread love not hate!”
Goranson’s onscreen sibs, Sara Gilbert and Michael Fishman, released statements of their own on Tuesday, with the former denouncing her TV mom Roseanne Barr’s Tuesday-morning outburst — in which she described African-American former Obama advisor Valerie Jarrett as a combination of the Muslim Brotherhood and Planet of the Apes — as “abhorrent.” Fishman, meanwhile, called Barr’s so-called joke as “reprehensible and intolerable.”
Original Air Date: 2/5/2016. Dr. John Chuck shares his perspective on how people can make changes in their overloaded lives. The overload is a phenomenon he describes as Multiple Simultaneous Conflicting Imperatives or MSCI, pronounced “messy.”
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People walk past an electronic stock board showing Japan's Nikkei 225 index at a securities firm in Tokyo Tuesday, March 20, 2018. Asian shares slumped Tuesday as pessimism followed an overnight drop in New York amid a rout in technology companies. Eugene Hoshiko AP Photo
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Rose McGowan‘s public presence since the outbreak of the Harvey Weinstein sexual misconduct scandal has been both a beacon of inspiration and a source of controversy. She and others stand at odds with the #MeToo movement, calling it a public relations stunt in her recent ABC interview.
McGowan has been making numerous promotional appearances lately in support of her new book, Brave, but her latest stop seems to be her last due to a fiery encounter with a member of the audience. According to Deadline, a member of the audience began to shout during a section of the book event at a Barnes & Noble in New York. The questions involved McGowan’s past comments about transgender people, leading to a showdown:
April 6 CU Bancorp:
* CU Bancorp - merger agreement provides that CUB will be obligated to pay a termination fee of $26.5 million to Pacwest - SEC filing Source text: (bit.ly/2oHd3e8) Further company coverage:
Mugshots: Madison County: 5/29/18 – 5/30/18
1/16 Stephen Surratt Driving on revoked/suspended license
2/16 Zaviyanna Rhodes-Bell Ex parte order of protection
3/16 Wesley Cheatham Violation of probation
4/16 Tony Spencer Failure to appear
5/16 Tierra Kinnie Aggravated assault
6/16 Rondarrius Johnson Violation of probation
7/16 Montez Carter Simple assault
8/16 Marvin Deberry Driving on revoked/suspended license
9/16 Kim Smith Identity theft
10/16 Joseph Moore Driving under the influence
11/16 Jeffery Maness Failure to comply
12/16 Janet Woods Identity theft, tampering with evidence
13/16 Felicia McElrath Aggravated assault
14/16 Cilisha Harper Aggravated assault
15/16 Brandon Swain Violation of probation
16/16 Bobby Johnson Violation of community corrections
The people in this gallery were booked into the Madison County Jail between 7 a.m. on 5/29/18 and 7 a.m. on 5/30/18.
Their inclusion only indicates they were booked into the jail and does not indicate guilt.
The Senate Committee on Culture and Tourism has faulted the Minister of Information, Mr Lai Mohammed, for the inability of the ministries of culture and tourism to generate sizable revenue in 2016.
The committee members made the criticism on Tuesday during a budget defence session at the National Assembly in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital.
They noted that the culture sector which is under the Ministry of Information generated only 620,000 Naira in 2016.
The Chairman of the committee, Senator Matthew Urhoghide, described the revenue as extremely low.
He stressed that the ministry’s officials must shore up their revenue profiles.
Mr Mohammed, however, argued that the ministry was not designed to generate revenue.
Business investment missed expectations last quarter as manufacturers cut back on spending, yet other sectors including miners splashed out more on plants and machinery in a positive sign for economic growth.
Investment rose 0.4 per cent in the March quarter to $29.81 billion, data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) showed on Thursday.
Spending on equipment, plant and machinery climbed 2.5 per cent. Photo: Bloomberg
That undershot forecasts for a 0.7 per cent gain, though largely because investment in the previous quarter was revised higher to show an increase of 0.2 per cent from a fall of 0.2 per cent.
Importantly, spending on equipment, plant and machinery climbed 2.5 per cent and should have added moderately to economic growth in the first quarter.
The miss on the headline number did little to move the Australian dollar, which at 1231 AEST was at 75.61 US cents, almost unchanged from levels ahead of the data release.
Spectra7 Microsystems Inc. , a leading provider of high-performance analog semiconductor products for virtual reality, augmented reality, data center and other connectivity markets announced today that its Chief Executive Officer, Raouf Halim, will present at the 19th Annual Needham & Company Growth Conference on Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at the Lotte New York Palace Hotel in New York City, NY. Mr. Halim will present at 1:30PM ET and will be available for one-on-one meetings the same day.
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This file photo taken on June 24, 2013 shows Teodorin Obiang Nguema, the son of Equatorial Guinea's president, arriving at Malabo stadium for ceremonies to celebrate his 41st birthday. Teodorin Obiang Nguema has luxuriated in spectacular mansions in Malibu and Paris, traveled in expensive sports cars, yachts and a private jet, amassed a multi-million-dollar art collection and once went on a reported $80,000 shopping spree at Gucci.
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The telecoms giant paid £960million last time for two out of seven packages, with rival Sky forking out £4.2billion for five. But the bidding race for the next three-year cycle of live matches starting in 2019/20 will likely see prices pushed higher amid talk of competition from Amazon.
Patterson said average BT Sport viewing figures for the three months to December 31 were up 23 per cent on the previous year - its best quarter since its 2013 launch - driven mainly by Champions League football and its exclusive coverage of the Ashes cricket.
This was despite a loss of 5,000 of its 1.8 million TV customers.
He said: "I don't want to diminish the importance of the Premier League, but it is one of a broad set of rights.
Filipino-owned and operated shops, restaurants and hotels once lined the streets surrounding El Dorado Street in downtown Stockton. Now, only a few buildings remain, and if not for a plaque, some wouldn't make the distinction.
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Mumbai: Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan will next be seen in the upcoming movie ‘Judwaa 2’ which finally got a release date for the trailer of the movie that is August 21, 2017.
According to the information given by the reports, the trailer will be out on August 21 and there will be a grand event held to launch it. Varun Dhawan, Jacqueline Fernandez, Taapsee Pannu, director David Dhawan and others involved in the making of the movie will be present for the function.
It is not sure if Salman Khan, the lead in the original Judwaa and who also has a cameo in the sequel, will be a part of the function along with the cast of the original film.
Happy birthday, Kirk Douglas!
The legendary actor turned 101 on Saturday, and his daughter-in-law, Catherine Zeta-Jones, couldn’t help but celebrate with a sweet post on Instagram.
“101 today!!!! My darling Pappy on my knee,” she captioned a pic of herself and Kirk. “Happy Birthday to my wonderful, inspirational and loving father in law, Kirk. Love you with all my heart. ❤️#hero.”
Shares of Cars.com jumped 8.8 percent Wednesday after a report the online car retailer hired J.P. Morgan to explore a possible sale.
Shares rose 1 percent in after-hours trading.
The New York Post reported Wednesday afternoon, citing a source, that Cars.com has hired J.P. Morgan to explore strategic options that include a potential sale of the company. The source said a sale looks likely, at possibly $40 a share.
Cars.com has a $1.9 billion market value and closed at $26.59 a share Wednesday, down 7.8 percent for the year.
In March, the company said its board would add two directors supported by activist investor Starboard Value. Starboard is the second-largest investor in Cars.com and had a 9.4 percent stake in outstanding shares as of March 31, according to FactSet.
Representatives for Cars.com and J.P. Morgan did not immediately respond to a CNBC request for comment.
Photographer finds happy couple after capturing their moment
CLEARWATER BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A photographer captured a beautiful picture of a couple on a Florida beach, silhouetted by the setting sun moments after their marriage proposal.
As The Tampa Bay Times reports , Lori Hayes realized that she had the couple's moment in her hands, but they left Clearwater Beach before she could share it.
Hayes then took to social media, asking if anyone knew of an engagement there Friday. She also asked television station WFLA to share the image.
Word spread, and within days, a friend tagged Brooke Houseworth. She and her fiance Bryan Parker found the photo on WFLA's website and got in touch.
Houseworth calls it "such a gift to have that moment" captured by someone who thought it was "as beautiful as we did."
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Information from: Tampa Bay Times (St. Petersburg, Fla.), http://www.tampabay.com.
UW-Parkside is hosting the 44th Annual Winter Arts & Crafts Fair on November 18, 2017- the area’s premier winter arts & crafts fair featuring 150+ vendors and attracting over 3500 guests for holiday-time shopping!
It is SE Wisconsin/N Illinois shopper's extravaganza featuring talented artisans and crafters, music, an artisan raffle and silent auction, coat/package check, dining facilities, and free shuttle service from parking lots to the complex.
This is more than shopping....it's a holiday tradition and experience!
Raffle and Silent Auction proceeds go towards 2 scholarships.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP)  The Senate's top leader says it's "premature" to tout President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize in pursuing a peace deal with North Korea.
But Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell chuckled as he mentioned the "chagrin" it would cause the Nobel committee to award Trump the world's most coveted diplomatic prize.
The Republican senator made the comments this week to WHAS-AM in his home state of Kentucky.
U.S. and North Korean officials are continuing talks aimed at salvaging a summit between Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. McConnell says the U.S. should always be "skeptical" when dealing with North Korea, but says it's good that Trump and Kim could meet.
Learn more about fall hikes and trails on the Mountain Loop Highway during an event at the Mountlake Terrace library this week.
The Mountain Loop Highway offers access to a variety of trails and spectacular photography opportunities. Join Edith Farrell, naturalist photographer and hiker with over 25 years of experience in the Mountain Loop area, to discover the best trails and areas for fall foliage, and which trails are open and best for fall hiking.
The talk also includes basics such as levels of hikes, locating trail heads and safety concerns.
The talk is free to attend at the Mountlake Terrace library (23300 58th Ave. W.) on Wednesday, Aug. 16 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. For more information, click here.
Chinese President Xi Jinping (left) and Prime Minister Narendra Modi attend the group photo session during the BRICS Summit in China's Fujian Province Sept. 4, 2017. Modi and Xi are scheduled to meet at a two-day summit April 27-28, where it is hoped they will reach consensuses on various issues, including the long-standing border dispute. (Kenzaburo Fukuhara/AFP/Getty Images)
The Lexington Girls & Boys Unified Bowling teams competed at the State championships in Lincoln. The Lexington girls finished as the state runner up to Waverly. Lexington advanced by beating Gretna 3-0, Lexington then beat Northwest in the semis. Lexington fell to Waverly in the semis 3-0. Lexington’s boys lost in the second.
Albies, 20, is batting .300 (15-for-50) with seven RBI and five steals through 11 games for Triple-A Gwinnett.
The acquisition of Brandon Phillips has temporarily blocked Albies, but that has not served as a deterrent for the 20-year-old middle infielder. He has the ability to hit .300 and swipe 30 bases, but will likely spend the majority of the 2017 campaign at Triple-A, barring injury.
By MARTIN CRUTSINGER
AP Economics Writer
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Federal Reserve's latest survey of business conditions found manufacturing activity accelerating in many parts of the country in late April and early May, even as some businesses expressed concern about uncertainty cause by rising trade tensions.
The Fed said Wednesday that its survey described the economy as expanding at a moderate pace with more than half of the central bank's 12 regions reporting a pickup in industrial activity and a third of those districts describing manufacturing conditions as "strong."
The survey was taken after the Trump administration announced plans to institute tariffs of 25 percent on steel imports and 10 percent on aluminum, actions designed to boost domestic producers.
It will inform discussions when the central bank meets next month, when it is expected to raise rates.
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A fundraising appeal has been launched to raise £1.5 million to save a crumbling mansion designed by renowned architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh.
The National Trust for Scotland (NTS) plans to build a huge transparent cage around Hill House to enable repairs to be carried out.
The property was built as a "home for the future" by Mackintosh between 1902 and 1904 but his choice of the material Portland cement for the exterior led to problems as it allowed water to soak in.
Decades of driving west coast wind and rain have saturated the walls, threatening the long-term survival of the property in Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute.
The trust has already secured £3 million towards the construction of the box but needs another £1.5 million by the end of spring 2018 to reach the overall target.
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On Dec. 7, the Genesee County Master Gardener Volunteers hosted a “How to Make A Holiday Centerpiece” workshop for more than a dozen local 4-H members from across the county.
The youth learned about various types of evergreens that can be used to make festive holiday arrangements, many of which can be found in their own backyards. The kids then used the greens to make their very own holiday centerpiece to take home and enjoy.
To learn more about the Genesee County Master Gardener or 4-H Programs, visit our website: http://genesee.cce.cornell.edu/
by Sam Clanton
ROGERSVILLE, Mo. – MoDOT is replacing deteriorating drain pipes underneath Webster and Christian County Route VV near Rogersville, resulting in temporary closures next (this) week.
The project begins Tuesday from Pine Ridge Boulevard to Farm Road 186, with the work shifting to the area between Farm Roads 186 and 194 on Wednesday.
On Thursday, crews will focus on the area between Farm Road 194 and Hedgpeth Road, and on Friday, the work zone will run from Hedgpeth Road to Route U.
The work is scheduled to take place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily, with the roadway reopening to traffic at night.
Drivers will need to find an alternate route around the closings. Motorists will be able to access driveways and other entrances on either side of the closings, but will not be allowed to travel through the work zones.
Shaun Livingston (personal reasons) and Jordan Bell (left ankle inflammation) will miss Fridays game against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center.
Bell sustained the injury in a game against the Chicago Bulls on Jan. 17. He has missed the teams last five games. The rookie is averaging 5.1 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.8 assists this season.
Livingston, 32, is averaging 5.2 points, 1.8 rebounds and two assists in 15.6 minutes a game.
The Warriors are coming off of a 30-point loss to the Utah Jazz on Tuesday. They play the Kings and the Denver Nuggets in back-to-back games on Friday and Saturday.
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The Warriors have the top record in the league at 40-11. The Kings (16-34) are 23 1/2 games behind the Warriors.
The municipal election takes place on Tuesday, April 3. The spring election ballot in Cuba features contested races for mayor and city marshal, as well as ballot measures that include county sales tax and Cuba Fire District proposals.
April 5 Ks Energy Ltd-
* Board of company believes that company and group will both continue as going concerns
* Expects overall operating cash flow to remain negative in next twelve months
* "Group plans to divest certain non-core assets"
* Is currently in negotiations with bondholders and a shareholder to restructure some of its debts by rolling over an aggregated outstanding sum of $74.9 million
* Group has also applied for and is currently awaiting finalisation of a bridging loan of $5 million from a financial institution Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
As part of Living Waters Lutheran College School Pastoral Care Program, students organised and ran the school’s annual Serving our Society Day last week.
The day involved senior school students initiating, organising and running stalls and activities to raise money for the Australian Lutheran World Service.
Stalls and activities included face-painting, competitions, raffles, fairly floss, a photo booth and sausage sizzle.
Isabelle Warner, 8, Layla Iuni, 7, Bella Haines, 8, and Naomi Mukusha, 8.
Taya Wilson, 10, Siella Robinson, 10, Josh Middleton, 16, Mia Krikby, 10, and Tarni Paddon, 10.
Isabella Miles-Middleton, 6.
Wed, Jun 14: New research has found one in three hospital patients suffers from symptoms of depression. As Heather Yourex-West explains, those symptoms could be delaying recovery time.
LAS VEGAS (AP) UNLV has hired Desiree Reed-Francois as its next athletic director, making her the first Hispanic female AD at the Football Bowl Subdivision.
Reed-Francois’ hiring, announced Monday, will be effective June 1. She replaces Tina Kunzer-Murphy, who is stepping down at the end of the academic school year to work for the UNLV Foundation.
The 45-year-old Reed-Francois has been the deputy athletic director at Virginia Tech since 2014 and was the interim athletic director at Cincinnati for five months earlier that year. She spent two years as senior associate athletic director at Cincinnati and has a nearly two-decade sports administration career with stops in Tennessee, Fresno State, Santa Clara, San Jose State, California and San Francisco.
Reed-Francois was a rower while attending UCLA.
Rudolph left the locker room after Sunday's loss at Carolina in a walking boot, ESPN 1500 am Twin Cities reports.
Rudolph played the entire game Sunday and didn't appear to have suffered an injury. There are no specifics on his injury from this report. The boot may be precautionary, but his status is worth monitoring this week in practice.
Two flight attendants are suing American Airlines over harassing Facebook messages posted by male co-workers.
The women say American failed to enforce its policy prohibiting employees from making insults or disparaging comments about co-workers on social media. They are claiming sex discrimination and sexual harassment, and are seeking unspecified damages.
An American spokesman said Monday that the lawsuits have no merit. American is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas.
One of the flight attendants, Melissa Chinery of Philadelphia, said after announcing that she was seeking a union position she was harassed by a group of male flight attendants and called obscene names. She said confidential information about her was posted.
The other flight attendant, Laura Medlin, based in Charlotte, North Carolina, described similar harassment after resigning from a union position.
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WTLV - Dozens of protesters showed up outside the Jacksonville district office of the Army Corps of Engineers in San Marco Thursday afternoon to demonstrate against the Sabal Trail Pipeline. The Sabal Trail Pipeline is a 500-mile, 3-foot thick steel line from Alabama to Orlando that will carry 1.1 billion cubic feet of natural gas each day.
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Extreme heat warnings and air quality alerts remained in effect for large portions of Oregon on September 4, the Oregon Department of Forestry said, as firefighters continued to battle wildfires in the state.
Video shows the Eagle Creek fire, which grew to 4,800 acres by Monday evening, according to official reports. A number of hikers were evacuated from the area on September 3, officials said. Credit: Instagram/Lauren Mccormick Fisher via Storyful
America's Cup - Images from Oracle Team USA AC50 unveiling in Bermuda
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by Carlo Borlenghi today at 11:59 amThe AC50 was revealed for the first time, but was not launched or sailed.
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Update: Fargo Police say the situation has been resolved at the Radisson Hotel in Downtown Fargo. The individual is in custody. --- Fargo, ND -- Fargo Police are on scene at the Radisson Hotel in Downtown Fargo dealing with what…
CHECK, PLEASE: 10 Things Every Intersectional Feminist Should Ask On a First Date.
Anyone who isn’t heading towards the door after the third question — “How do you work to dismantle sexism and misogyny in your life?” — deserves whatever comes next.
Colorado Springs police have arrested a 19-year-old in connection with the shooting of a man and a woman who were found dead in a car Saturday night.
Police arrested Nashid Rayon Rivers on first-degree murder charges on Sunday. Authorities didn’t release his name until Tuesday.
On Saturday, police were tipped off about a possible double shooting on the west side of the Springs. That night at about 9:20 p.m., someone reported a suspicious vehicle near Bergamo Way and Gold Camp Road. Officers discovered a man and woman with apparent gunshot wounds.
The two were pronounced dead on scene.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call the police at 719-444-7000 or leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers at 719-634-7867 or 1-800-222-8477.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Bat-Signal will shine over Los Angeles in tribute to the late Adam West, the actor best-known for playing Batman in the campy 1960 television series.
Mayor Eric Garcetti says the Bat-Signal will be lit at L.A.’s City Hall at 9 p.m. Thursday.
In Batman comics, movies and TV shows, the Bat-Signal is a spotlight with the shadow of Batman’s winged emblem that is shown on the night sky to call for Batman’s help.
West died Friday at age 88.
Garcetti announced the event on Twitter and added the hashtag, #BrightKnight.
Batman is often referred to as the Dark Knight, but West’s children said in a statement that he aspired to positivity and always saw himself as “The Bright Knight.”
This tool is even simpler then the printdriver stuff in my previous article.
But again I hope this addresses a real need out there, it has done so for me.
Everyone that has used Microsoft Remote Assistance (or some other tools) probably remembers asking the user on the other side what the name of the server/computer he or she is working on.
Sure you can force the users to use a wallpaper generated by bginfo.
Sure you can write and provide instructions to the user on how to find that information…but we all know they will keep asking you over and over again, right?
But actually you want users to be able to provide that information fast and simple, and only have to tell them once, no matter what OS they are using.
Read the entire article here, Another Small Tool from Bart Jacobs’ Toolbox
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The Caledonia Clan Rugby Union team will be holding its first taster session for players across Aberdeen City and Shire this month at Aberdeen Sports Village.
Aimed at making the sport accessible to all, The Clan is a unified rugby team who welcome players with and without learning disabilities and difficulties.
The taster session will take place on Sunday, October 22, at ASV.
Coaches session is 10am to 12 pm and players session is 12pm to 1pm.
Trust Rugby International (tri) has organised the Clan teams since 2012 and the charity has focused on ‘unified’ rugby, meaning players of all abilites can train, play and compete in a team.
The charity currently has three Clan teams in Scotland but they are all based in the central belt which is why they are now looing for players in Aberdeenshire.
April 24 (Reuters) - MERCADO ALTERNATIVO BURSATIL (MAB):
* BAY HOTELS & LEISURE SOCIMI TO BE DELISTED AS OF APRIL 26 - MAB Source text: bit.ly/2vJu2kR Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
Heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine and oxycodone were allegedly found when police stopped a vehicle on Mission Road in Wawa on Tuesday.
Estimated street value of the narcotics is more than $13,000, Ontario Provincial Police say.
Cash totaling more than $2,300 was also seized.
Stephen James Ward, 32, and Dana McCauley, 19, both of Sault Ste. Marie, were charged with possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000 and six counts possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking.
March 30 Hotelest Ltd:
* FY group profit before taxation of 67.6 million rupees versus 306.8 million rupees year ago
* FY revenue of 3.63 billion rupees versus 3.75 billion rupees year ago
* Says 2017 remains challenging, more so with important markets like China and South Korea not progressing
* Says CHSL'soverall outlook for 2017 is more positive, with much improved results anticipated Source: bit.ly/2oAPYpP Further company coverage: (Bangalore.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com)
They found Russian forces will have "eliminated" NATO resistance and be "at the gates of or actually entering Riga, Tallinn, or both between 36 and 60 hours after the start of hostilities." "Such a rapid defeat would leave NATO with a limited number of options, all bad," Shlapak and Johnson wrote.
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April 28 Stone Energy Corp:
* David Welch to retire, Jim Trimble elected interim chief executive officer and president of stone energy corporation
* James m. Trimble, currently an independent director of company, has been elected interim chief executive officer
* Welch also indicated his intention to step down from his position as a director of company
* Appointed Keith Seilhan, formerly company's senior vice president - Gulf Of Mexico, to new post of chief operating officer Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
A Long Beach resident shot and killed a home intruder early Monday morning, police said.
Just after 5 a.m. officers responded to a report of a shooting in the 200 block of Artesia Boulevard, and found a man had been shot in the torso.
The man was taken to the hospital, where he later died.
The resident was the one who called police and waited for them to arrive, according to Sgt. James Richardson of the Long Beach Police Department.
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April is Canine Fitness Month.
It may sound silly, but pet obesity is serious business. Many dogs struggle with weight issues, which can lead to other health problems.
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Success in helping your pudgy pooch slim down lies in diet and exercise, just like humans.
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May 3 Health Insurance Innovations Inc
* Health Insurance Innovations Inc - We are revising our guidance upwards for full year 2017
* Health Insurance Innovations, Inc. reports record first quarter 2017 financial and operating results
* Q1 adjusted earnings per share $0.36
* Q1 GAAP earnings per share $0.58
* Q1 revenue rose 31.5 percent to $55.9 million
* Sees FY 2017 revenue up 15 to 20 percent
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.30 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Health Insurance Innovations Inc sees FY adjusted EBITDA of $33 million to $36 million
* Health Insurance Innovations Inc sees FY adjusted EPS of $1.35 to $1.45.
* FY2017 earnings per share view $1.41 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* FY2017 revenue view $215.2 million -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Chris Manzo — the former “Manzo’d with Children” reality star — has a new gig now that his family’s Bravo show is off the air.
Manzo, who once wanted to own a stripper car wash, will be hosting live FNTSY Sports Network show “Foul Territory,” which will focus on topical subjects.
“That’s one of the most fun parts of the show,” Manzo told us. “We don’t even know what we will talking about most of the time … I am certainly not claiming to be an expert on anything — just a passionate fan who loves watching and talking all things competitive sports.”
The show debuted Thursday.
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — The Columbus Division of Police is looking for an elderly man with dementia last seen driving on the north side of Columbus.
Police say Earl M. Fritz, 90, was last seen driving a black 2005 Chrysler Town and Country with Ohio plate #HDF5760 in the area of Leonard Avenue and I-670.
Fritz is 5’11” and approximately 170 pounds. He was last seen wearing a dark green puffy jacket, blue jeans, and white shoes.
Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to call 614-645-4545.
A 35-year-old woman from London recently broadcast going into labour live on Facebook to 200,000 strangers to show the reality of a normal birth.According to a report in The Sun on Monday, Sarah-Jane Ljungstrom, who is a director at an advertising agency, switched on the camera just after her water broke while eating pizza at home.During her 24-hour labour, she posted five videos showing live contractions and updates as her baby "moved down the birth canal"."I have been vlogging (video blog) about motherhood and my pregnancy this year so it was natural for me to do the same and share my labour. I find being a mum so rewarding but it can be overwhelming and lonely," Ms Ljungstrom said.Ms Ljungstrom's idea behind sharing the video of her labour was to show the other pregnant women how it went.She added that she always looked for help and advice especially about the big things like labour and feeding that she was anxious about.Ms Ljungstrom later named her newborn daughter Eveline.
Lace up your skates and join Mayor John Tory and Toronto City Councillors at the Mayor's Skate Party. Complimentary skating, skate rentals and hot chocolate at this family-friendly event. 1-4 pm. Free.
About Swindon Dial-a-Ride
Swindon Dial A Ride provides door-to-door transport from people's homes to destinations of their choice, and back home again. The service covers Swindon Borough, including Wroughton, Hodson, Chiseldon, Badbury, Blunsdon and South Marston. The Dial A Ride service cannot be used for journeys to hospital appointments but there is a Hospital Service available for this purpose. There are also several Shopperbus services that run from fixed areas at scheduled times to local shopping centres, including Bridgemead and Stratton Sainsbury's and the West Swindon Centre. People should register first to access these services and bookings should be made the day before travelling. A person can travel with one companion.
PLAIN (WKOW) -- The bank robber who pepper-sprayed workers during the crime will spend 20 years in prison.
That sentence came down today for 40-year-old Julian Thomas of Madison.
Authorities say Thomas and another man robbed People's Community Bank in Plain in October of 2014.
March 19 (Reuters) - Eleven Biotherapeutics Inc:
* ELEVEN BIOTHERAPEUTICS INC FILES FOR MIXED SHELF OF UPTO $150 MILLION - SEC FILING Source text: (bit.ly/2u2wguN) Further company coverage:
The Cardinals are interested in signing Gabbert to a contract extension, Mike Jurecki of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM reports.
With Carson Palmer (arm) believed to be considering retirement, Gabbert could be the Cardinals' choice as a short-term bridge while they try to obtain a franchise quarterback. General manager John Keim at one point suggested that Gabbert might actually become that player, but the veteran's performance in four games as the starter hasn't done much to inspire confidence. He's completed 60.8 percent of his passes for 6.9 yards per attempt, tossing five touchdowns and four interceptions while absorbing 18 sacks (4.5 per game) and failing to make an impact as a runner (16 carries for 54 yards). Between his work this year and his performance in San Francisco the past two seasons, Gabbert hasn't provided much indication of being anything more than a solid backup.
The death toll following the Florida bridge collapse has risen to six as the operation shifts from a rescue to recovery mission.
The Department of Trade and Industry (dti) and the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) plan to launch an investigation into allegations of non-compliance by Steinhoff with the Companies Act and its regulations.
In a statement on Tuesday‚ the department said it and the CIPC had noted with "great concern" allegations of governance failures and financial irregularities at the retailer‚ which led to the resignation of its CEO Markus Jooste.
"The Department of Trade and Industry will further suggest that the Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors (IRBA) also consider the circumstance with regard to the role of auditors in this instance‚" the statement said.
PATERSON — An Amber Alert was canceled Wednesday morning for an 11-month-old boy taken from his home by force, police said.
According to the alert issued by Hunterdon County Public Safety the boy was found safe but no details were disclosed. The boy's father, George Berry, 30, is not in custody.
Police said he arrived at the residence of his child's mother around 7 a.m., kicked in the front door, and punched the mother in the face, according to the alert.
The child's mother had a restraining order against George Berry.
Berry then took the boy, according to police, and fled in a silver Chrysler Town & Country, NJ license plate N47JRM, which has since been recovered in Paterson.
George Berry was described as a black male, standing 5'7" and weighing 160 pounds.
Paterson police asked anyone with information about their location to call them at 973-321-1111.
Contact reporter Dan Alexander at Dan.Alexander@townsquaremedia.com or via Twitter @DanAlexanderNJ.
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McDonald's is testing a new meatless, vegan option, the "McVegan" burger, but there is a catch.
Diners wanting to try this new sandwich will have to travel overseas to try it, at least for now.
The soy-based patty with all the vegan fixings is only available at one McDonald's location in Tampere, Finland for a limited time.
But if American consumer interest comes into play, word of the McVegan is getting some positive vibes over social media.
The burgers will be on sale in Finland October 4 through November 21.
A representative for McDonald's did confirm to The TODAY Show over email that the McVegan is limited to McDonald's Finland and there are no current plans for that to change.
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Leeds moved joint top of Super League on Easter Monday, and Brian McDermott was satisfied with his side’s display in the first-half.
The Rhinos were ahead 30-6 at half-time, and although Widnes scored three tries in the second-half, McDermott was satisfied with his side’s latest victory.
“We found ourselves in a situation where we were fighting for the game and credit to our players – they showed some maturity and when they got the chance they got over to score a try.
“I won’t get on the players’ backs about the second half – it made it interesting and entertaining – but the most pleasing thing is that we were very good and very clinical in the first half.”
Emmanuel Macron acknowledged on Wednesday that EU plans to open migrant processing centres in North Africa can only work if the host countries lead the process.
Speaking to the BBC during a visit to Nigeria, the French president said many African countries were concerned that such centres would act as a magnet for greater numbers of migrants.
No African country has so far agreed to host the centres, planned as part of a compromise deal on the migration crisis during a tense EU summit earlier this month.
Mr Macron said the idea “can fly, just if some African countries decide to organise it.” Mr Macron said migration would pose problems for Europe for decades because of unplanned population growth in African countries.
It is a view he has previously expressed, leading to criticism that he is voicing colonial rhetoric.
He was speaking after France agreed to take about 80 migrants from the Aquarius rescue ship that was at the centre of a bitter European dispute over migration last month.
Singer Adele joins vigil for victims of London tower block inferno
LONDON, June 15 Singer Adele was among people who gathered on Wednesday night close to a London tower block that was destroyed in a catastrophic fire, according to posts on social media.
Butler County Sheriff Richard Jones suggested the U.S. should use the same kind of very large bomb it dropped on Afghanistan on Mexican drug cartels in order to curb drug traffic flowing across the U.S. border. Hello all.
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TAMPA, Fla. — A pug named Guido is back at home more than a month after his owner’s car was stolen with the dog inside.
The reunion happened thanks to an anonymous tip called into Florida’s Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
Spokesman Danny Alvarez said in a news release that Donald Murray’s car was stolen on May 29, with no sign of Guido.
Murray’s car was found abandoned behind a grocery store and an employee at a dry-cleaning business found Guido wandering around. Another employee, Karlene Rowell, took Guido home and cared for him.
When a tip came in, investigators took Murray to Rowell’s house on Tuesday night. He confirmed the dog was Guido. Alvarez said Rowell and her family were sad to say goodbye, but happy Guido was reunited with Murray.
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L. David Griffin, 69, of Shopiere, WI, died Saturday, April 15, 2017 in Meriter Hospital, Madison, WI. He was born August 9, 1947, in Beloit, WI, the son of Lawrence E. and Marian L. Griffin.
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6 of the Best Moments From the Weekend as Premier League Football Returns With a Bang
According to Mike Johnson of Pwinsider.com (via Ringsidenews), Matt Cappotelli, who recently passed away following a battle with cancer, is reportedly under consideration for next year’s WWE Hall of Fame class, likely as the recipient of the Warrior Award. Matt Cappotelli was a former WWE Tough Enough winner and WWE developmental talent. Johnson had the following to say…
“They did mention to me that there have been discussions in their circle how Cappotelli should be honored with The Warrior Award. I’m all for it. I think it’s a cool idea. I think it would be a positive way to remind everyone of a fighter he was. What a warrior he was and to raise some awareness to brain cancer.”
BEIJING, April 13 China's iron ore imports rose 12.2 percent in the first quarter of the year versus the same period a year earlier to 271 million tonnes, Chinese customs said on Thursday.
Copper imports in the period were down 19.9 percent on year at 1.15 million tonnes. (Reporting by Chen Yawen and Beijing monitoring team; Editing by Kenneth Maxwell)
Now Playing The Stars of Imposters Reveal What to Expect of Bravo's Dark New Comedy
The con will go on!
Bravo has renewed its original comedy Imposters for a second season, the network announced Monday. The new season will once again consist of 10 episodes, and production will begin this fall.
But what's it about? Inbar Lavi stars as Maddie, a con artist who uses her beauty to get marks to fall in love with her and then takes advantage of them. But her time may be up as three of her former victims/boyfriends team up to track her down to find out what happened. Along the way, they learn the art of the con themselves and get caught up in a game of cat and mouse.
The delightful Imposters proves that you should take Bravo more seriously
In addition Lavi, Rob Heaps, Parker Young and Stephen Bishop star.
Imposters, which aired its Season 1 finale on Apr. 11, marks a new direction for Bravo as it's currently the only original scripted series the network airs.
Philippe Coutinho is not among the Liverpool party travelling to Germany, for Tuesday’s Champions League qualifier against Hoffenheim.
The 25-year-old has been heavily linked with a move to Barcelona this summer.
And last week, Coutinho took a step in trying to force the transfer, by sumbitting a transfer request by email.
The playmaker missed Saturday’s Premier League opener, due to a back problem picked up in pre-season. And Jurgen Klopp has chosen to leave him out of the Red’s 22-man squad for the first leg of the tie.
Liverpool’s squad for the match: Alexander-Arnold, Moreno, Lovren, Milner, Wijnaldum, Henderson, Can, Mane, Salah, Firmino, Kent, Solanke, Origi, Gomez, Klavan, Flanagan, Robertson, Matip, Grujic, Mignolet, Karius, Ward.
RIO DE JANEIRO: At least 60 people were killed in a prison riot in Brazil’s Amazon region when fighting broke out between rival gangs, an official said Monday.
The riot happened Sunday at a prison in Manaus, the capital of Amazonas state, said the head of the state’s prisons administration, Pedro Florencio.
“There are 60 dead so far,” he told journalists.
Riots are common in Brazil’s overcrowded and underfunded prisons.
Some 622,000 people were imprisoned in Brazil as of the end of 2014, according to a justice ministry report. Most of them are black males.
That makes it the world’s fourth-largest prison population, the report said, after the United States, China and Russia.
Human rights groups have long complained about the conditions in Brazilian prisons.
On October 18, deadly riots broke out at three separate prisons blamed on fighting between members of the country’s two largest gangs.
Cape Town City's multimillion-rand sponsorship with sports betting company SportPesa is under threat after the club failed to obtain clearance from the Premier Soccer League to advertise their new backers on their shirts before Saturday's MTN8 win.
The club face the possibility of stiff sanction as the MTN8 quarterfinal tie against Polokwane City was almost called off after City insisted on playing with kit bearing their new sponsor's logo.
"It was only because it was an MTN8 game that it went ahead. But if it was a league game it certainly would not," said PSL officials, speaking on condition of anonymity.
League rules state that teams may not wear the advertising of their sponsor without prior written permission of the league, "which will not be unreasonably withheld".
The PSL alleges City were informed that they had not sought permission but went ahead anyway.
Bobby Green has been added to the October UFC 216 event, as he replaces Abel Trujillo in a lightweight bout with Lando Vannata.
The promotion announced the change on Monday. No official report on why Trujillo has been removed was given.
Green (23-8) is in desperate need of a win, having dropped his last three fights. “King” suffered a split decision defeat to Rashid Magomedov this past April after a knockout loss in 2016 to Dustin Poirier.
Vannata (9-2) has gone 1-2 over his three-fight UFC career, including a March defeat at the hands of David Teymur. Last year he bested John Makdessi with a wheel-kick finish after falling to Tony Ferguson.
The 25-year-old was 8-0 when he agreed to meet Ferguson on short notice last July.
UFC 216 takes place October 7 from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. While UFC 217 boasts Georges St-Pierre vs. Michael Bisping for the middleweight title, no main event has been signed for UFC 216 yet.
In a heartbreaking incident in Gurgaon, five year old twin sisters were found dead in the hot car on Wednesday. The girls were spending summer holiday at grandparents place, who live in the Pataudi area, in a village called Jamalpur.
Harsha and Harishita were found unconscious in an old parked in the backyard of their grandparent's home. They were declared dead in a private hospital, reports NDTV.
There are signs that girls tried to come out from the car, but not able to do so as cars locks were defective. Also, Windows could not be rolled down because its lever is not functioning, said relatives to NDTV.
Around 4 pm, when the family realised that they were missing, they started searching frantically and one of the spots they checked was the unused car where they were usually seen playing.
The girls were to return with their parents on Wednesday as in few weeks their school will reopen.
MOSCOW (AP) - Moscow is grappling with a slew of fake bomb calls that have prompted the evacuation of shopping malls, schools, railway stations and administrative buildings.
The Tass news agency says there were over 100 anonymous bomb warnings in Moscow on Friday. No explosives have been found.
Friday's calls were the latest in a wave of fake bomb threats that have haunted Russia for a month, prompting evacuations of tens of thousands of people and incurring massive economic damages.
Alexander Bortnikov, the director of the Federal Security Service (FSB), the main KGB successor, said Thursday the agency had tracked down four people suspected of engineering the wave of hoaxes. Bortnikov said the suspects were Russians living abroad who had accomplices inside the country, but he wouldn't identify them or describe their motives.
Lennit Max‚ a contender for the position of Democratic Alliance Western Cape leader‚ says the political squabbles at the City of Cape Town is damaging the party’s brand.
“We have to put in place‚ proper disciplinary procedures. We can not have a situation where our brand is being damaged as [it is] at the moment … in the City of Cape Town‚” said Max.
He made these statements during a debate with interim Western Cape leader Bonginkosi Madikizela on Thursday night.
The two are vying to be elected for the post of provincial leader at the provincial elective conference to be held on Saturday in Cape Town.
Max blamed the party’s leadership for dragging its feet in resolving the spat between mayor Patricia de Lille and a member of her mayoral committee‚ JP Smith.
“Leadership should have entered that avenue a long time ago ... to protect of our brand‚” said Max.
GLENVIEW, Ill.—Look before you turn. Straighten the handlebars when you brake. Don’t kick dogs that chase you.
Those should be simple things to remember when learning to ride a motorcycle. It’s not as easy as it sounds: Many people flunk out of Harley-Davidson Inc.’s drivers-ed class for riding Hogs. Even the Harley manager who oversees the courses for the Milwaukee motorcycle maker dropped out on her first try.
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Mia Butler, a 7th-grade student at Grace Christian Academy, won the school competition of the National Geographic Bee on Jan. 25 and a chance at a $50,000 college scholarship. The school Bee, at which students answered questions on geography, was the first round in the 30th annual National Geographic Bee, a geography competition designed to inspire and reward students’ curiosity about the world.
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2nd person arrested in alleged MS-13 gang killing of teen
ROOSEVELT, N.Y. (AP) — A second suspect has been arrested in connection with an alleged MS-13 gang killing of a New York teenager.
Nassau County police say 18-year-old Josue Figueroa-Velasquez is to be arraigned Wednesday on murder charges in the death of 15-year-old Angel Soler, of Long Island. It wasn't clear if the suspect has a lawyer.
Angel's remains were found last October in a 27-acre woodland in Nassau County. Authorities say Angel was attacked by a group of people and hacked to death with a machete in July.
Another suspect was arrested in November.
Authorities say MS-13 has thousands of members across the U.S. and has become a target of President Donald Trump. The gang is believed to be behind 25 killings on Long Island during the past two years.
SURIGAO. People line up as they wait for their turn as government conduct water rations in some parts of Surigao City, Monday, Feb. 13, 2017.
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Workers might not know about all of the products available to them, or they don’t have the time to research the lesser-communicated options.
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ISLAMABAD - Pakistan’s 17-year-old boy, Sumail Hassan has become the third highest earning gamer in the world.
The Dota2 champion amassed $2,401,560 in a recent tournament.
Moreover, Sumail, who started playing DotA at the age of seven, is now considered as one of the best players in the entire world.
In January 2015, Sumail was recruited into the world’s best DotA2 team.
According to details, Sumail is the third highest paid gamer in the world, winning more than $2.4 million at the very young age of only 17.
He also holds the Guinness World Record for the youngest player to cross the $1 million mark in tournament winnings.
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - Kyle Busch snagged his 184th career win in Kern County on Saturday after he took home first place in the 4th Annual Winter Showdown at Kern Raceway.
"This one ranks right up there, it's pretty high on the list..." said Busch after the race on Saturday. "Here out at Kern County, this is a big race. I mean it's one of the crown jewels I think of our sport."
"There's probably four or five big late-model races and it's nice to be able to check this one off the list," the 2015 NASCAR Sprint Cup champion said.
Following the Eagles‘ Classic West and East gigs, the group will once again hit the road this fall for four “An Evening With the Eagles” concerts.
Like their Classic shows with Fleetwood Mac in Los Angeles and New York and Seattle, country singer Vince Gill and guitarist Deacon
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TORONTO -- Ontario's new Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford is addressing supporters at a rally in Toronto tonight.
Christine Elliott, who placed second to Ford in the leadership race and initially contested his victory, is expected to introduce him at the event.
Members of the Tory caucus are also expected to attend the so-called "unity rally."
The Progressive Conservative leadership contest was triggered by the resignation of former leader Patrick Brown amid sexual harassment allegations.
The Tories have been leading in the polls despite the turmoil they've been in since Brown stepped down in January.
Ontario's provincial election is expected to be held on June 7.
Autauga Academy freshman Katie White went coast-to-coast in the final seven seconds and tied the game with a layup as time expired to force OT in Friday's AISA Class AA semifinal against Pickens. The Generals won 34-33 in overtime. Kamarri Darrington/Advertiser
A court document says a doctor prescribed oxycodone for Prince under the name of the musician's friend to protect his privacy.
Prince was 57 when he was found alone and unresponsive in an elevator at his Paisley Park home on April 21.
Autopsy results showed he died from an accidental overdose of fentanyl, a synthetic drug 50 times more powerful than heroin.
According to search warrants unsealed Monday, authorities searched Paisley Park, cellphone records of Prince's associates, and Prince's emails to try to determine where he got the fentanyl that killed him.
The documents suggest Prince was struggling with prescription opioid addiction.
One affidavit says Dr. Michael Todd Schulenberg admitted he prescribed oxycodone for Prince in a Prince's associate's name "for Prince's privacy."
A message left with Schulenberg's attorney wasn't immediately returned.
Flint Mayor Karen Weaver speaks about water credits being cut after Feb. 28 during a press conference on Monday, Feb. 13, 2017 at City Hall in Flint, Mich. Weaver said she will meet with Gov. Rick Snyder to resolve water credit issues.
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In August, 40,000 people converged in Toledo's downtown to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Jeep, the area's anchor for decades. A full-fledged Jeep festival could happen in 2018, when Fiat Chrysler plans to launch its Wrangler pickup.
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× Des Moines Mother Resentenced in Death of Young Daughter
DES MOINES, Iowa — A mother given a suspended sentence in the death of her child was resentenced on Monday.
Laci Taylor was given a 10-year prison sentence for neglect of a dependent person. Her 3-month-old daughter suffocated after rolling over on a changing table when Taylor was gone for ten minutes fixing a bottle and smoking a cigarette.
Her sentence was suspended and she was put of probation for five years. After that hearing, an officer suspected Taylor had been drinking. A judge then said a breathalyzer test showed she consumed alcohol.
Taylor went back to jail until resentencing.
On Monday, the judge upheld his sentence but added substance abuse treatment and a mental health evaluation to the order. The judge also decided Taylor should not be left alone with her other child until a child in need of assistance case is resolved.
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Camila Cabello is gearing up for her breakout tour this summer with Charlie XCX & Taylor Swift. Well, good news for Camila and for those that have purchased those very expensive tickets!
The good news is that her tour is being described as red-hot. This is in spite of the fact that she is using a back track. Thus, she is lip syncing a lot. Well, click HERE to read a great review of her recent tour stop in Minnesota.
Police warn of recent Belmont Central robberies
Police are warning residents of two recent robberies in Belmont Central on the Northwest Side.
In each of the robberies, which happened as recent as March 11, two people approached a victim and announced a robbery, Chicago Police said. In one robbery, the person had an ice pick; in another, the victim was beaten. In both cases the offenders fled with the victim’s money.
The most recent robbery happened about 4 p.m. March 11 in the 5900 block of West Diversey Avenue, police said. An earlier robbery happened about 11:45 p.m. Feb. 23 in the 2700 block of North McVicker Avenue.
Anyone with information was asked to call Area North detectives at (312) 744-8263.
NEW YORK (AP) — A shade of purple named for the late superstar Prince was announced Monday by the icon’s estate.
The “Purple Rain” hue created by the Pantone Color Institute was dubbed “Love Symbol #2,” paying tribute to his custom Yamaha piano and the squiggly graphic Prince began using as his name in 1993 in a testy battle with Warner Bros. Records over ownership of some of his biggest hits. He switched back to Prince as a name in 2000 after his Warner contract expired.
Prince died in April 2016 at age 57 of an opioid overdose, according to authorities.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is heading to Hamburg, Pennsylvania, next week to make his case for an overhaul of the nation’s tax code.
White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders said Friday the plan “is really a jobs bill.” Trump’s trip Wednesday to the town northwest of Philadelphia is aimed at building his case that tax cuts would help drive the economy.
Trump has promised Americans “the largest tax cut in our country’s history.” But for the poorest Americans households, Trump’s plan would amount to an average tax cut of about $60 a year, according to the Tax Policy Center. Middle-income families would get about $300 on average. Most of the cuts would go to the wealthiest Americans.
Trump last year became the first Republican presidential candidate to win Pennsylvania since 1988.
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Three NFF leaders join SLFP National Freedom Front (NFF) Deputy Leader Weerakumara Dissanayake, National Organiser Piyasiri Wijenayake and North Central Provincial Councillor P.B. Kumara today joined the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) led by President Maithripala Sirisena.
Sriyani was compelled to leave: PHU The Pivithuru Hela Urumaya (PHU) referring to the cross over of JO MP Sriyani Wijewickrama to the group led by President Maithripala Sirisena, said she did not do so voluntarily, but was driven to do so.
Railways Dept. seeks help of retired workers Retired employees of the Railways Department had been called in following the declaration of railway services as Essential Service by the President.
Excise Amendment Bill presented to Parliament The Excise Amendment Bill, under which rules would be made to obtain a license when tapping coconut and palmyrah trees, was presented to Parliament today.
LONDON The British government is prepared to intervene in consumer markets to reduce costs for bill payers, Prime Minister Theresa May said on Thursday.
"We believe in the good that government can do – locally and nationally," May said at the launch of her Conservative Party's local election campaign.
"So where consumer markets are not working in the best interests of bill payers, we will act to make everyday costs more affordable."
May has highlighted energy as one sector that she says is not working for consumers, calling it unfair that many were stuck on the most expensive tariffs. She has said that the government is looking into ways of improving the market.
(Reporting by Kylie MacLellan, editing by Elizabeth Piper)
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Dalbeattie High held its annual 10k recently.
The event brings all staff and students together in running, walking or supervising the event. The route is from the school running track to Dalbeattie Forest, around a pre-marked trail then back to the school.
It is a great social event and students encourage each other over the length of the run.
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On completion of the 10k students took part in a range of fun activities including waterslide, pillow fight, tightrope walking and swingball.
There was also a barbecue and cold drinks were available – just what was needed after completing the run on a very hot summer’s day.
The results were: Boys: 1 Lucas Pedley – 42.49; 2 Hamish Anderson – 43.53; 3 Cameron Dingwall – 46.10. Girls: 1 Penny Milne – 53.50; 2 Emma Bunting – 54.40; 3 Tia Thorburn – 65.00.
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Jeremy Lin addressed cultural appropriation in a post for The Players’ Tribune earlier this week, and in the aftermath, former NBA player Kenyon Martin responded with controversial comments, including that Lin wanted to “be black” with his choice of hairstyle.
Since then, Lin responded with a remarkable Instagram post that garnered quite a bit of attention, and as you may expect, the ball swung back to Martin’s court for what just might be the final part of the saga.
On Friday evening, Martin spoke with Rohan Nadkarni of Sports Illustrated and shed light on his his original comments about the Brooklyn Nets point guard.
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Storms moved across Central Indiana on Wednesday evening, and one cloud captured the attention of some Hoosier photographers.
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Stock Market Takes A Plunge After a series of record increases, the stock market took a serious tumble this week. The main cause appears to be new worries about inflation.
Viral footage captured the moment the man flew into a frenzy after walking into his bedroom to find his wife betraying him under the covers.
The man, reported to be from Alabama, can be seen climbing on top of his love rival and dragging him out of the bed.
He then strikes his wife’s illicit lover several times on the head.
The angry husband continues to strike at the man, who is wearing just a t-shirt and a pair of boxer shorts.
Remember when Ed Sheeran mentioned how Beyoncé changes her email address every week? Well, the British singer-songwriter now says the apparent hysteria surrounding Bey's communication and privacy tactics was "quite blown out of proportion."
He recently described the Lemonade artist as "very good" at hiding, going as far to regularly create new accounts to correspond with Sheeran while working on his remix of "Perfect."
When E! News exclusively caught up with the singer at Z100's Jingle Ball in New York City Sheeran dismissed the hoopla, explaining to us, "There is someone that I email who gives me her new email." Although getting in touch with the Queen Bey may be a bit difficult, the star is understanding since, after all, she is the highest-paid woman in music.
LONDON (AP) — Prince William has brought Lady Gaga on board with in his efforts to persuade people to be more open about their mental health and crush the stigma associated with the issue.
The heir to the throne released a video on Tuesday in which he speaks with the pop superstar in a FaceTime call from his home in London to her home in Los Angeles.
William says it is “time that everyone speaks up and really feels very normal about mental health. It’s the same as physical health.”
Lady Gaga says that talking more openly about mental health would allow people to feel like “we are not hiding anymore.”
William, his wife the Duchess of Cambridge and his brother Prince Harry have made mental health a focus of their charitable work.
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The Paris boys' basketball team defeated Bracken County,64-52, in the finals of the 10th Region All "A" Tournament at home on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017. Eric Johnson scored 24 of his game-high 29 points in the second half for the Greyhounds.
The opening ceremony for the new splash pad at Vol Tobel Park. (Photo: Dan Kulin/Clark County Office)
Commissioner Lawrence Weekly opened a new splash pad yesterday morning at Vol Tobel Park in the northeastern part of the valley.
The new splash pad is located at 2436 North Pecos Road, near Carey Avenue, and is across the street from Von Tobel Middle School.
"With summer vacation starting Friday, this splash pad will give the children in this neighborhood a great place to cool off and play," Commissioner Weekly said. "Community parks improve the quality of life for residents, and it is important that they include amenities that make them year-round destinations."
Vol Tobel Park also has softball fields, picnic facilities, a playground and basketball and volleyball courts.
OKLAHOMA CITY Oklahoma City police say the death of a 1-month-old girl who was taken to a hospital with a severe head injury is considered a homicide.
Sgt. Gary Knight says Willow Rose Shelton died Thursday at the University of Oklahoma Children's Hospital.
Knight says the girl was taken to the hospital Jan. 25 with the head injury. The infant was born on Jan. 3.
Knight says there have been no arrests and that investigators are still trying to determine where the child was and who was caring for her when she was injured.
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If it happens in the sky, how will we know why?
After 10 years at CTV, chief meteorologist and Maritime favourite Cindy Day is moving on in her career.
Day tweeted the announcement Monday morning, saying “From those of you who wanted to talk about Grandma, to the school children who wanted to learn about her & the wonderful world of #weather, I cherish the connections we've made!”
She also said her last day at CTV will be Dec. 22. The tweet made no mention of what’s next for Day.
The tweet was greeted with a flurry of responses, likes and retweets as dozens of people weighed in to tell Day how much her cheery presence would be missed on CTV.
During his visit with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, U.S. President Donald Trump said there would only be “tweaking” needed to the North American Free Trade Agreement.
Trump called the trading relationship between the U.S. and Canada “outstanding,” but has yet to outline what kind of tweaks he has in mind for NAFTA. During a press conference with Trudeau, Trump said he is more concerned with the U.S. trade relationship with Mexico under NAFTA.
Politico speculates Trump may be considering separate bilateral deals with both Canada and Mexico, breaking away from the decades-old three-nation trade pact.
Trudeau said he expects the U.S. and Canada to remain each other’s most essential trading partners. Trudeau says changes to NAFTA are “a real concern for many Canadians” because how dependent Canada’s economy is on the nation’s relationship with the United States. Canada sends roughly 75 percent of its exports to the U.S.
Feb 4 (Opta) - Results from the NHL games on Saturday (home team in CAPS) (start times are EST) MONTREAL 5 Anaheim 2 Ottawa 4 PHILADELPHIA 3 (SO) WINNIPEG at Colorado (19:00) BOSTON at Toronto (19:00) BUFFALO at St. Louis in play FLORIDA at Detroit (19:00) NEW JERSEY at Pittsburgh in play NY ISLANDERS at Columbus (19:00) NASHVILLE at NY Rangers (20:00) DALLAS at Minnesota (20:00) VANCOUVER at Tampa Bay (22:00) CALGARY at Chicago (22:00) LOS ANGELES at Arizona (22:30)
Boston Celtics forward Jae Crowder (99) reacts after being fouled by Dallas Mavericks guard Raymond Felton (on ground) while shooting a 3-pointer during the final seconds of second half of an NBA basketball game at American Airlines Center on Monday, Jan. 18, 2016, in Dallas. Crowder hit all three free throws to force overtime. (Smiley N. Pool/The Dallas Morning News)
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -- Coach Rick Carlisle firmly believes Boston has a real chance to throw a scare into Cleveland in the Eastern Conference playoffs.
The Celtics own the second-best record in the East and with Kevin Love's knee surgery, a run at the No. 1 seed in the East is a possibility.
"They're a very good offensive team, one of the best," Carlisle said after the Celtics smacked the Mavericks 111-98. "They got a legitimate chance to get to the finals with that team out of the East."
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Definitely not Coachella! Beyonce celebrated Easter with her family at the Polo Lounge at the Beverly Hills Hotel on April 16. The singer, who is expecting twins with husband Jay Z this summer, flaunted her baby bump in a fitted cream off-the-shoulder gown. An eyewitness told People Magazine, “Beyoncé looked amazing. She had fun watching [daughter Blue Ivy, 5] hunt for eggs. She celebrated for a couple of hours with her family.”
Edwards was placed on the 10-day disabled list Wednesday with right shoulder inflammation, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.
He felt discomfort after pitching in Tuesday's game and had an MRI, which showed inflammation. Edwards had a 5.56 ERA, 1.59 WHIP and 17 strikeouts in 11.1 innings in May. Cory Mazzoni was brought up from Triple-A as a corresponding move.
MUSKEGON, Mich. (WOOD) — The intense heat that’s gripped West Michigan is taking its toll on US-31 in Muskegon.
John Richard from the Michigan Department of Transportation tells 24 Hour News 8 the heat caused a portion of pavement just north of the Sherman Avenue bridge to heave. The shifted slab led to a bump in the northbound lanes, which workers will address Wednesday morning.
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Richard says crews will close one lane of northbound US-31 near the heave starting around 9 a.m.
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A Connecticut man who pleaded guilty to his role in a credit card scam that racked up almost $166,000 in debt has avoided prison time.
Federal prosecutors say 29-year-old Janzayb Khan, of Waterbury, was sentenced Tuesday to five years of probation and ordered to pay restitution.
He pleaded guilty in December to conspiracy to commit bank fraud and making a false oath in a bankruptcy proceeding.
Authorities say Kahn provided his personal information to a co-conspirator who used it to obtain 31 credit cards in Khan's name from more than a dozen financial institutions.
The credit applications often inflated Khan's income in order to get larger lines of credit.
The cards were then quickly maxed out, and Khan tried to declare bankruptcy, which was denied.
He apologized in court.
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Dosing Systems Australia has introduced a new system designed for simple and efficient fertigation of vertical gardens, greenwalls and indoor plant gardens.
Tefen’s MixRite 1 is a compact-sized fertiliser injector that operates silently, making it ideal for installations in close proximity to showrooms or office space. Recommended for drip fertigation where minimal irrigation is required, the injector will start injecting fertiliser at a flow rate of 0.33 litres per minute.
For vertical gardens, the MixRite 1 has an adjustable injection rate of 0.2% to 2%. The fertiliser injector is designed for a maximum water flow of 16 litres per minute. Since the system is capable of operating at low flows, complete fertigation can be achieved with minimal wastewater being discharged to drainage, encouraging an environmentally responsible practice.
X-rays confirmed that Turner suffered a broken left wrist after being hit by a pitch Monday against Oakland, Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Turner exited Monday's game after being hit by a pitch, and after being taken for x-rays, it was confirmed that he broke his wrist. This is not what the Dodgers were hoping for with Opening Day approaching, as their star third baseman will likely begin the season on the disabled list. The timetable for his return is about six-to-nine weeks, meaning he would be eligible to return sometime in May.
SOUTHOLD, N.Y. — Detectives are investigating after skeletal remains were found in the basement of a Long Island home Monday.
During an investigation into the 1966 missing person case of Louise Pietrewicz, Southold Police detectives searched the basement of a home located at 1675 Lower Road.
The current home owner, who has no involvement in the case, consented to the search. Suffolk County Police Homicide detectives assisted Southold Police by using ground penetrating sonar which led to additional digging in the basement of the home where skeletal remains were discovered.
Pietrewicz’s boyfriend at the time of her disappearance, William Boken, the previous owner of the home, died in the early 1980s. The basement had been searched and parts of it were dug up in 2013 with no results.
The remains were taken to the Office of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner to determine the identity and cause of death.
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — A prosecutor's report has found that officers from the U.S. Capitol Police and Alexandria, Virginia, police department fired more than 40 rounds to subdue and eventually kill the man who shot and wounded Congressman Steve Scalise and others on a northern Virginia ballfield.
The report released Friday by Alexandria Commonwealth's Attorney Bryan Porter concluded that officers were justified in using lethal force to confront 66-year-old James Hodgkinson, who wounded Scalise and four others in June during a practice for a charity baseball game.
The report states that an Alexandria officer and a Capitol Police officer each fired shots that struck Hodgkinson. The report credits the officers for pinning Hodgkinson down and placing him in custody within 10 minutes of the initial shots.
A man accused of ramming a garda patrol car in South Kerry has been granted bail.
19-year-old Dylan Sugrue of 8 Geokaun View, Chapeltown, Valentia appeared before Tralee District Court today, facing charges of criminal damage, driving without insurance and dangerous driving.
Mr Sugrue is accused of ramming a garda car at three locations in South Kerry.
It’s alleged the offences happened during the early hours of May 26th in Laharn South, Waterville; Kenneigh, Cahersiveen; and Caherdaniel.
At today’s sitting of Tralee District Court, Judge David Waters granted Mr Sugrue bail, providing he adhere to a number of conditions, including signing on three times a week in Cahersiveen Garda Station, keeping the peace and abiding to a curfew.
Solicitor Padraig O’Connell says his client agrees to abide by all conditions set out by the court.
Judge Waters adjourned the case until July 12th, when Mr Sugrue is to reappear before Cahersiveen District Court.
New York (AP) — Cocoa futures trading on the IntercontinentalExchange (ICE) Monday: (10 metric tons; $ per ton)
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DETROIT — Two-time Olympic boxing champion Claressa Shields is looking to take over another division.
The 23-year-old super middleweight champion is scheduled to take on Hanna Gabriels for vacant middleweight title on June 22 at Masonic Temple in Detroit.
Shields, who is from Flint, Michigan, is training with John David Jackson for the first time. She has won all five of her fights, including two by knockouts.
The 35-year-old Gabriels, who is from Costa Rica, is a super welterweight champion. She is 18-1 with 11 knockouts.
Shields is the first American, male or female, to win a boxing gold medal since Andre Ward at the 2004 Athens Olympics. The only other U.S. boxer to win two Olympic gold medals is Oliver Kirk, who won titles at the 1904 Olympics in St. Louis.
Britain's permanent representative to the European Union Tim Barrow delivers British Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit letter in notice of the UK's intention to leave the bloc under Article 50 of the EU's Lisbon Treaty to EU Council President Donald Tusk in Brussels,... REUTERS/Yves Herman
BRUSSELS European Council President Donald Tusk confirmed on Twitter that he had received Britain's Brexit notification letter on Wednesday, saying "After nine months the UK has delivered Brexit."
He tweeted a photograph of himself receiving the small, business-style white document from the British ambassador to the EU, Tim Barrow. It contains a signed letter from British Prime Minister Theresa May. Its delivery starts a two-year countdown to withdrawal at midnight, at the end of March 29, 2019.
(Reporting by Alastair Macdonald; @macdonaldrtr)
Auburn coach Gus Malzahn said he expects defensive back Carlito Gonzales and kicker Anders Carlson to arrive on campus later this month. "Those two, it'll be about a week and a half," Malzahn said Thursday before speaking at his Ambush tour stop on Lake Martin.
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San Francisco 49ers CEO Jed York met with members of the media on Monday to discuss the firings of head coach Chip Kelly and general manager Trent Baalke. York also focused on the need for the franchise to establish a “championship culture” to eventually top his ultimate goal of winning a championship. This will be the Niners’ third offseason spent in search of a new head coach.
Here’s full audio of the press conference, which was about 26 minutes in duration.
Washington Academy-Harrison Central and Lake Cormorant-Pascagoula high school baseball highlights and scores from the Battle at the Beach which runs through Saturday with 3 games on Friday and 4 games on Saturday at MGM Park.
PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte has appointed anti-graft court justice Alexander Gesmundo to the Supreme Court, Malacanang said.
Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea made disclosure in a text message to reporters on Monday.
Prior to his appointment as high court justice, Gesmundo served as the chairman of the Sandiganbayan’s Seventh Division and its committee on rules.
Based on his profile provided by his alma mater Ateneo de Manila University School of Law, Gesmundo is also the vice chairperson of the Philippine Judicial Academy’s Department of Remedial Law.
The same profile also said that Gesmundo finished Bachelor of Laws at the Ateneo de Manila University School of Law in 1984 and later earned his Bachelor of Science in Economics at the Lyceum of the Philippines in 1977.
Alexa Bliss defeated Nia Jax, Sasha Banks and Mickie James on tonight’s WWE RAW to become the new #1 contender to RAW Women’s Champion Bayley.
Bliss vs. Bayley will take place at the April 30th WWE Payback pay-per-view from the SAP Center in San Jose.
Below is the updated card for the next RAW brand pay-per-view:
House of Horrors Match for the WWE Title
Bray Wyatt vs. Randy Orton
RAW Women’s Title Match
Alexa Bliss vs. Bayley
WWE United States Title Match
Chris Jericho vs. Kevin Owens
WWE Cruiserweight Title Match
Austin Aries vs. Neville
RAW Tag Team Title Match
Cesaro and Sheamus vs. The Hardys
Seth Rollins vs. Samoa Joe
Roman Reigns vs. Braun Strowman
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March 18 (Reuters) - NATIONAL BANK OF FUJAIRAH:
* SHAREHOLDERS APPROVE AMENDMENT TO TERMS OF FIRST TRANCHE OF TIER 1 PERPETUAL CAPITAL NOTES OF AED 500 MILLION ALLOWING FUTURE CONVERSION OF NOTES INTO SHARES‍​
* SHAREHOLDERS APPROVE TO INCREASE PAID-UP CAPITAL THROUGH SUCH CONVERSION BY AED 175.4 MILLION TO AED 1.54 BILLION AT CONVERSION FACTOR OF AED 2.85 FOR EACH NOTE ‍​
* SHAREHOLDERS APPROVE INCREASE IN CEILING OF NON-CONVERTIBLE ADDITIONAL TIER 1 CAPITAL INSTRUMENTS BY $500 MILLION TO $636.1 MILLION Source: (bit.ly/2FILdaz) Further company coverage:
President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko is grateful to international partners who refused to observe the illegal presidential elections in the occupied Crimea, and expects that the report of the international mission will indicate the illegality of these elections in Crimea.
"I welcome the decision of the OSCE and other international partners not to participate in monitoring illegal elections in the occupied Crimea. And I expect that in the final report of the international mission it will be clearly indicated that the conduct of Russian elections on the territory of the Ukrainian Crimea is illegal," the statement of the Ukrainian president, posted on Monday, reads.
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The parents of a murder victim said it’s been tough listening to court testimony detailing the last hours of their son’s life.
Leeds United slipped out of the Championship play-off places through a 1-0 loss at home to Wolves.
But how did YEP chief football writer Phil Hay assess the performances?
During its Soviet period, GAZ produced cars that became the classics of the automotive industry.
Today, GAZ is the largest automobile manufacturer in Russia.
From passenger cars to trucks and armored vehicles, see the golden oldies of the Soviet Union in Sputnik's photo gallery.
KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) — A prosecutor says a Michigan motorist accused of running down nine bicyclists, killing five of them, was driving well above the speed limit and didn’t apply his brakes until striking the first victim.
Kalamazoo County Assistant Prosecutor Michael Kanaby told jurors in his opening statement Tuesday that witnesses will testify they saw 52-year-old Charles Pickett of Battle Creek driving erratically before the 2016 crash.
Pickett is charged with 14 counts, including five each of second-degree murder and operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs causing death. He faces up to life in prison if convicted.
The Kalamazoo Gazette reports defense attorney Keith Turpel said the evidence isn’t enough to convict Pickett of murder. He said prosecutors must prove other elements, including Pickett’s state of mind.
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Applebee's and TGI Fridays are battling it out to attract diners. Hollis Johnson/Business Insider
Applebee's and TGI Fridays are scrambling to escape the death trap that is the casual-dining industry.
In 2017, Applebee's closed 99 locations after millennial-centric marketing campaigns fell flat. TGI Fridays, meanwhile, announced plans to overhaul its entire menu, trying to distance itself from the struggling casual-dining business and returning to its "singles' bar" roots.
Basically, two of the most iconic sit-down neighborhood-dining chains are desperate for a change.
In an effort to see who is winning in the battle between TGI Fridays and Applebee's, Business Insider visited both chains to try a mix of classic menu items and attempts at something new. And, the winner between the two was abundantly clear.
Mitchell has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Spurs due to an illness, Andy Larsen of KSL.com reports.
This doesn't come as much of a surprise, as Mitchell had been listed as doubtful heading into the contest after experiencing flu-like symptoms prior to tipoff. Alec Burks is expected to start in his place, and should benefit the most from Mitchell's absence.
LONDON, April 6 Britain's National Grid expects low demand for electricity this summer, meaning there could be times when there is more generation than needed, the grid operator said on Thursday.
In its summer outlook report, National Grid said peak transmission system demand for high summer (June-August) was forecast at 35.7 gigawatts (GW) and the summer minimum at 17.3 GW.
"In order to balance the system, we will need to curtail flexible generation this summer. It may also be necessary to instruct inflexible generators to reduce their output during these periods of low demand," the report said.
Total UK gas demand for this summer is forecast at 34 billion cubic metres.
(Reporting by Nina Chestney; editing by Jason Neely)
If you’re waking up with aches and pains or you have a chronic issue, it might be best to have it assessed. Lesley Stewart was down at the Lakeshore Clinic this morning looking for solutions for all types of ailments.
LA Chargers Week 14 Team Grades: Chargers Keep Streak Going, Roll Past Redskins 30-13Winning their fourth straight on Sunday afternoon, the Chargers rolled past the visiting Washington Redskins 30-13. In the process, they remained in a first place tie with the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC West at 7-6. And by the way, the two old AFL rivals will meet this coming Saturday evening at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City with first place in the division on the line.
A seriously injured 62-year-old man is being flown to Christchurch Hospital after a suspected farm-related accident.
The man was injured on Brothers Rd in Cavendish, near Ashburton, at 11.08am, a St John spokesman said.
No further details were available.
Volusia County’s Human Services Office is seeking agencies to participate in the Summer Food Service Program, which will run from June 4 through Aug. 10.
The federally funded program provides meals and snacks to all children ages 18 and younger in geographical areas where at least 50 percent of the children are eligible for free or reduced-price school meals. It was created to ensure that children in low-income areas can receive nutritious meals during summer vacation.
Approved sites will receive meals to serve to participating children.
Schools, public agencies and private nonprofit organizations must apply by March 23. Applications are available at www.volusia.org/community_assistance/applications or by calling 386-254-4648, ext. 12984, in Daytona Beach; 386-423-3375, ext. 12984, in New Smyrna Beach; or 386-736-5956, ext. 12984, in DeLand.
Zimbabweans flood registration centers to register to vote, and verify that their names are on the ballot, as the voter registration period wraps up, now that the election date of July 30th has been announced.
Overwatch's ninth competitive season is due to end soon.
At the time of writing, there are three days left before the season ticks over and season 9 is formally over.
Overwatch season 9 will end on April 28, 1am UK time.
As usual, Competitive Mode will then be offline for a few days before season 10 starts up. Though Blizzard hasn't formally announced when we're likely to see that new season start, we can certainly expect it to go live around the start of May.
Season 9 has been active since March 1.
Overwatch's inaugural six-vs-six Competitive Elimination season will remain available until May 8 at 1am UK time.
As usual, if you completed all 10 placement matches will receive a special spray and player icon - and if you're in the top 500 players of your region, you'll also unlock an extra spray and icon, too.
LONDON, March 28 Royal Bank of Scotland has nudged up an offer to the final group of claimants seeking damages over an emergency cash call in 2008, a source familiar with the situation said on Tuesday.
The Edinburgh-based bank, which is more than 70 percent owned by taxpayers, has offered an additional 2 pence per share to 43.5 pence a share to a group of claimants, which includes former and current RBS employees and institutional investors.
The person said the increase would amount to under 10 million pounds.
A spokesman for the claimants was not immediately available. (Reporting By Andrew MacAskill. Editing by Kirstin Ridley)
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Mayweather, UFC star McGregor agree to August fight
Undefeated boxer Floyd Mayweather and mixed martial arts champion Conor McGregor, two of the most popular athletes in their respective sports, have agreed to a crossover fight in the ring on August 26 in Las Vegas, Mayweather said in a tweet on Wednesday.
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Luc Levesque has announced his candidacy for Ward 4 for the M.D. of Smoky River council election, wanting to serve the region and offer his experience.
Levesque also wants to help the next generation of elected leaders to learn from those who have served on council.
“Council has a lot of experience and the new generation has to learn from them,” says Levesque. “There has to be a transition at some point. Some younger people can come in and learn from them and provide new ideas.”
Levesque was born and raised in the region and he is a fourth-generation farmer.
In terms of experience, he has served as a board member for SARDA Ag Research for one year, and served as an aircraft mechanic with Mission Aviation Fellowship of Canada in Uganda, for over seven years.
The MAF is a member of the Canadian Council of Christian Charities, and is a registered Canadian charity.
DON’T CALL IT A DEATH SPIRAL: Humana says it plans to pull out of Obamacare exchanges in 2018.
The GOP Congress is so forward-thinking, they’ve even privatized ObamaCare repeal!
Kitchen fact or fiction?
Whether you fancy yourself a chef or barely know your way around the kitchen, there are plenty of culinary "facts" out there that are just plain fiction. Maybe you learned them from your mom or from your favorite cooking show — but the source doesn't change the cold hard truth. Here are 11 food and cooking myths … busted!
Editor's note: This story was originally published in February 2015 and has been updated with new information.
Madhavan, who is currently working on his upcoming film Vikram Veda, celebrated new year with closest friend Suriya and his wife Jyothika.
Sharing the picture on Twitter, Madhavan wrote, “With the dearest friends and family. A blessed new year eve… Love you bro.”
“Last day of the shoot here in Chennai for 2016 .. to be resumed in 2017.. now off with the family and friends to Dubai for a quick NYE party,” he had posted on his Twitter account.
Giving back his love, Suriya said his bond with Madhavan is “too special”. “This bond is too special Maddy bro!! Can’t thank you enough for all that you do!!” he tweeted.
It may be recalled that Madhavan and Suriya had acted together in Mani Ratnam’s Ayudha Ezhuthu more than a decade ago.
Last year, Madhavan tasted box office success and even received good reviews from the critics for his sports drama Irudhi Suttru. Suriya’s 24 had collected more than Rs 100 crore at the box office.
(Reuters) - Popular video streaming service Netflix Inc added fewer subscribers than analysts' had estimated, both internationally and in the United States, in the first quarter, as a drop in the number of breakout hits attracted fewer users.
Netflix, whose original shows include the award-winning British drama "The Crown" and "A Series of Unfortunate Events", added 3.53 million subscribers outside the United States in the quarter ended March 31. (http://bit.ly/2puJ1Yt)
Analysts on average had estimated 3.68 million additions, according to research firm FactSet StreetAccount.
In the United States, the company added 1.42 million subscribers, compared with analysts' average estimate of 1.50 million.
(Reporting by Narottam Medhora in Bengaluru; Editing by Savio D'Souza)
Last year, the Oilers moved into their brand-new arena, Rogers Place, in Edmonton, and this season both the Detroit Red Wings (Little Caesars Arena) and the expansion Vegas Golden Knights (T-Mobile Arena) are christening new buildings.
Following is a detailed ranking of all of the arenas in the National Hockey League -- except for the two newest ones -- from a reporter who has seen them all multiple times, based on atmosphere, look, amenities, and other intangibles, including the area where the building resides.
The Wood Buffalo RCMP are asking the public to help them put the pieces together of a suspected “incident” that occurred at a King Street bus shelter on Friday.
At approximately 8:30 a.m. on Feb. 2 police received a call from a concerned citizen advising of an incident that appeared to have taken place inside the bus shelter.
Police are saying it is unknown what injuries may have occurred and that there was no damage done to the shelter.
Residents who have any information that might be of assistance to police in the investigation or were near the bus shelter between 6-8:30 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 2 are asked to call RCMP at 780-788-4040. Anonymous tips can be made through Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online at tipsubmit.com.
Clinton Football Score Update
End of the first quarter
Clinton 7
Cache 3
Cache recovers a Clinton fumble in the red zone and hits a 24-yard field goal to take a 3-0 lead early. Conor Wyer dives in for a one-yard TD run to give Clinton the lead. 7-3 Reds.
NEWPORT, N.C. (WNCT) — A suspicious package discovered around 8 a.m. near the intersection of Washington Avenue and Highway 70 in Newport caused the roadway to be shut down and led to a response by a number of law enforcement agencies, including the Marine Corps Cherry Point Explosive Ordinance Detail and Hazmat teams.
After the specialists determined the item was safe to dismantle, they determined the small duck-taped cylinder was a breadcrumb container stuffed with paper towels and four .22 caliber rounds.
According to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives in Wilmington, even if the items would have remained lit it likely would have burned itself out without generating enough heat for the ammunition to ignite.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 252-726-INFO to be eligible for a cash reward.
The roadway was closed for several hours as a safety precaution by N.C. Highway Patrol and Newport police.
A dog that appeared to be unresponsive after being rescued from a house fire was revived by Bakersfield firefighters on Wednesday, July 19.
This footage shows the dog being carried from the property and an oxygen mask being placed over its nose.
According to Bakersfield.com, the firefighters had been dispatched to a fire at a single storey residence.
“The small breed dog was pulled from the interior unresponsive, with semi-agonal respirations, and as its concerned owner looked on, BFD Firefighters revived the pet using a specialized animal oxygen mask and high flow oxygen,” the fire department said in a Facebook post. Credit: Bakersfield Fire Department via Storyful
Marianna (Sweeney) Hobbs, age 92, born in Oak Park, Illinois, on May 7, 1924, passed away on Feb. 9, 2017, in Prescott Valley, Arizona.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Douglas Hobbs. Marianna and her husband moved from Tucson, Ariz., to Chino Valley, Ariz., in 2002. Prior to living in Tucson, they lived in Sierra Vista, Ariz. since the late 1950s.
Marianna is survived by her only child, Bill Hobbs and his wife, Brenda, Granddaughter Stacy Hobbs and Grandson Ryan Hobbs and his wife Melissa, and five Great Grandchildren: Meagan, Baylee, Brendan, Garrett and Brynlee. She will be greatly missed by all her family.
A family service will be held at the Prescott National Cemetery where she will be interred next to the love of her life, her husband ‘Doug.’
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Here's a wonderful lesson in how not to remove a tree stump. If you absolutely must cut to the chase, skip ahead to the last ten seconds to see how this tree manages to royally mess up this perfectly nice SUV.
The commodities trading house - which in March pegged the world sugar production surplus in 2017-18, and last month raised the estimate again to "about" 3m tonnes - on Wednesday forecast a figure of 3.5m tonnes. The revision reflected a small downgrade, to "almost" 180m tonnes, in the estimate for world consumption over the season, although that represents a rise of 2.5m tonnes year on year, an acceleration after a "temporary 2016-17 slowdown in India and China" in 2016-17.
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The Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma is sending out food trucks during Spring Break to help children who receive free or reduced lunches.
The United States Air Force Total Force Band performs in the 128th Rose Parade in Pasadena, Calif., Jan. 2, 2017. The USAF Total Force Band kicked off the Air Force 70th Birthday celebration playing several venues in Southern California culminating with their appearance in the 128th Rose Parade. The band is comprised of active duty and Air National Guard musicians from around the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Louis Briscese)
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The Will County Coroner’s office has announced that the 80-year-old man who jumped off the Cass Street Bridge into the Des Plaines River on Friday morning has died. It was just after 7:00 a.m. on Friday morning that the Joliet Police Department received a report of man in the Des Plaines River. Officers were able to pull the individual from the water and transport him to Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center Emergency Room. The man was pronounced deceased at 7:41 a.m. on Friday morning. An autopsy performed on Saturday determined the cause of death to be drowning. The identify of the deceased has not been disclosed as next of kin has not yet been notified.
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Mark Hughes takes his ailing Stoke City team to Burnley tonight admitting the pressure is on to get a result ... and put in a performance. But the Potters manager is playing down suggestions he may only have two games to save his job.
Stoke captain Ryan Shawcross believes overachieving Burnley are an ideal example of what his side can do , but insists they must work harder after the Wembley debacle where they lost 5-1 to Spurs at the weekend.
But one former Stoke City manager has expressed his fears for the Potters for the first time during their Premier League adventure.
We will bring you all the latest Stoke City news, rumours and opinion throughout the day, plus the team news and all the match action LIVE from Turf Moor from about 6.30pm.
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Jerry Benjamen Capps
Funeral services for Mr. Jerry Benjamen Capps, age 72 of Milan, will be held at 11 am Monday, August 14, 2017 at the Bodkin Funeral Home in Milan with burial to follow in the Poplar Spring Cemetery near Milan.
Visitation with the family will take place Sunday evening from 5 pm until 8 pm and Monday from 9 am until service time.
Mr. Jerry was a retired employee of the Milan Arsenal with over 40 years of service. He attended Poplar Springs Missionary Baptist Church.
Surviving Family : Wife – Diane Spain Capps of Milan, Sons – Gerald Capps of Milan and Harold Capps of Milan, Daughters – Carolyn Ainsworth and husband Randy of Milan and Cassandra Poole and husband John of Trinity, AL, Brother – Joe Capps and wife Faye of Humboldt, TN, Sister – Nora Faye Goodman of Bruceton, TN, Grandchildren – 7, Great Grandchildren – 13
Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society.
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Before the Missouri man died earlier this month with his wife of 77 years holding his hand, Raymond Breuer remarked to a nurse that if his spouse passed away about that time they should be buried in the same casket.
Velva Breuer passed away 30 hours after her husband’s death Aug. 4, and Raymond’s wish came true.
The Columbia Daily Tribune reports that the Breuers, in a single casket and holding hands, were buried Friday near their parents and other relatives near St. James.
Raymond lived to be 97, Velva 96. They had six children, three of whom survive, and great-great grandchildren.
The Breuers grew up near each other in Dawson Township in rural Phelps County and were married in 1940.
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NO BOTTLE OPENER? NO PROBLEM How To Pop Open A Beer With A Piece Of Paper
Some people can get that cap off with their teeth or by banging the bottle strategically on a table. But for those of us too nervous to risk a chipped tooth or kitchen counter, this seems like a pretty good option.
Singer Katy Perry, a winner of the American Music Awards and People’s Choice Awards and more, says all the awards that she has won are fake.
“All the awards shows are fake,” she told nytimes.com.
“All the awards that I’ve won are fake,” she added, explaining that they don’t represent the audience. “They’re constructs.”
The singer, who now sports a bold new haircut, also said the old Katy Perry wasn’t a construct.
“I didn’t kill her because I love her, and she is exactly what I had to do then,” she said.
“And I’m not a con artist, I didn’t con people, like, that was just me. And this is me now.”
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With input from numismatic experts, the Attorney General of Texas, Ken Paxton, has issued a consumer protection alert about buying and selling gold coins . Award-winning rare coins and precious metals writer Michael Fuljenz, President of Universal Coin & Bullion in Beaumont, Texas, provided continuing consultation to the attorney general's office on this important consumer alert.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – Investigators are still working to determine the cause of a South Nashville fire that claimed the life of one person Friday night.
Crews responded to a detached garage fire at a home in the 500 block of Brewer Drive just before 10 p.m.
When firefighters arrived to the scene, heavy smoke was coming from all four sides of the garage.
Upon entering the burning garage, crews found a man in the bathroom. The man was pulled from the garage and emergency crews attempted to resuscitated him.
The victim, whose identity has not been released, later died from his injuries.
The property owner told investigators the man lived in the home on the property, but it was unknown why he was in the detached garage at the time.
The investigation continues.
April 10 TCL Corp :
* Sees Q1 FY 2017 net profit to increase by 54 percent to 73 percent, or to be 400 million yuan to 450 million yuan
* Says Q1 FY 2016 net profit was 260.6 million yuan
* Says increased sale price of core products, steady growth in main business sectors and increased financial revenue as main reasons for the forecast
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/4ijmbG
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
It’s all cool since he supports Democrats. The Obamas even sent 18-year-old Malia to work as an intern for him.
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President Donald Trump pauses while speaking in the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House in Washington, Monday, Aug. 14, 2017. Republican activists are rallying around his reponse to a white nationalist rally that has drawn widespread criticism. Evan Vucci AP
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) –– Amtrak unveils the outside look of the new high-speed trains scheduled to operate on the Northeast corridor in 2021.
Twenty-eight next generation luxury high-speed trains are being built and will replace existing Acela Express equipment in 2021.
Standing in front of a large scale model project director Andrew Wood talks about the paint scheme on the exterior of the trains.
“Very patriotic don’t you think? Red, White and Blue. It has taken a lot of work,” said Wood. “We have looked at various alternatives and mixed all of these colors to make them work for us, that we think will be very striking. A very nice way that we picked out the different door colors so you will be able to see at a glance, which is the first class door. The first door is painted red. The business class door is painted silver.”
Amtrak says the new trains will provide more service, better amenities and a smoother ride.
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KENNER - Firefighters responded to an apartment fire near Rivertown this morning.
The Kenner Fire Department got the call around 10 a.m. on December 11.
Fire crews found two apartments engulfed in flames at the Malcom Kenner Apartment complex in the 800 block of Reverend Richard Wilson Drive.
One injury was reported on the scene, but firefighters say everyone was able to get out of the building.
The Kenner Fire Department has not yet released any further details about the person who was injured in the fire.
Smoke could be seen pouring from the two apartments around 10:30 a.m. as firefighters surveyed the damage.
Adele is showing her support for everyone affected by the deadly fire at London's Grenfell Tower.
After an overnight fire killed at least 12 people and injured more than 70 people, the Grammy winner decided to pay her respects by visiting the scene.
According to social media users, the "Hello" singer and husband Simon Konecki were spotted near the incident.
Fan sites also reported Adele asking if anyone needed help in between hugging fans and strangers.
Earlier in the week, Rita Ora also expressed her condolences for those affected in a message on Twitter.
× Man wins $100,000 lottery prize with ‘best mistake I’ve ever made’
TUSCOLA COUNTY, Mich. — A Michigan man said it was the “best mistake I’ve ever made” and it led to him winning $100,000, WNEM reports.
The man, who has chosen to remain anonymous, matched the Fantasy 5 numbers drawn to win the Fantasy 5 jackpot.
He bought his winning ticket at Worth’s Party Store, in Millington, Michigan.
“I usually play 04-14-28-30-31, but I accidentally picked 29 instead of 28,” said the player. “Rather than starting over with a new slip, I just decided to go ahead and play those numbers and I’m so glad I did.”
The lucky player claimed his prize on Tuesday.
“Winning the jackpot was all because of a simple mistake, but it’s definitely the best mistake I’ve ever made,” he said.
He said he plans to use the money to pay down his mortgage.
“I can’t tell you how it feels to win the jackpot. It’s a once in a lifetime kind of thing,” he said.
Above, Nolan Potter sits on his great-grandma's lap. He holds pussy willows and wears a chicken hat, but he's not exactly sure he wants to learn the "birdie dance."
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With the release of its first-quarter earnings, Netflix predicted it will surpass 100 million global subscribers this weekend . "The service added nearly 5 million subscribers during the first three months of the year, and will end March with 98.7 million customers in roughly 190 countries," reports ABC News. From the report:
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – A new report says Pennsylvania could lose one, and possibly two congressional seats after the 2020 census.
Virginia-based Election Data Services, a political consulting firm, named Pennsylvania as one of nine states that stand to lose at least one seat in the House.
Pennsylvania also lost a seat after the 2010 census.
Congressional seats are apportioned based on population. A Philadelphia Inquirer analysis of census data shows that Pennsylvania lost nearly 7,700 residents from 2015 to 2016, its first population loss in 31 years.
Republicans hold 13 of Pennsylvania’s 18 House seats.
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April 28 Wiener Privatbank SE:
* FY earnings before taxes increased to 8.47 million euros ($9.21 million)(2015: 4.16 million euros)
* To distribute dividend of 0.80 euros per share (after eur 0.50 in the previous year).
* FY net commissions income at 8.83 million euros, after 3.61 million euros in 2015
* FY net interest income of -0.79 million euros, compared to -0.83 million euros in the previous year Source text - bit.ly/2pskpSD Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9200 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
March 29 T-Mobile US INC :
* Says starting tonight, pre-order Galaxy S8 at T-Mobile for $30/month
* Says pre-order for Galaxy S8 at $30/month on Un-Carrier's Equipment Installment Plan or at FRP $750
* Says Galaxy S8+ will also be available for pre-order for $30/month on Equipment Installment Plan or at FRP $850 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The Eiffel Tower was struck by lightning as storms and heavy downpours hit the French capital.
A spectacular strike Monday evening was caught on a Paris webcam.
Many parts of northern and western France were put on orange storm alert.
Heavy rain and thunderstorms have been sweeping across the country in recent days, and Paris was hit hard.
Storms caused havoc for transportation in the city yesterday (Tuesday).
A number of metro stations were closed due to flooding.
According to a French newspaper, nearly 12 inches of rain fell on one district in Paris.
The French Open Tennis Tournament had play stopped last (Tuesday) night because of the storms.
WWE’s WrestleMania will be returning to New Orleans in 2018, according to F4Wonline.com.
WrestleMania 34 will reportedly take place in New Orleans at the Superdome.
WrestleMania 30 was held at the Superdome in 2014.
An official announcement from WWE is expected soon.
PARIS — French police say an 8-year-old girl was killed and at least five people were injured when a driver slammed his car into the sidewalk cafe of a pizza restaurant in a small town east of Paris.
An official with the national gendarme service said the driver was arrested soon after the incident Monday night in the town of Sept-Sorts.
The official said it is unclear whether the act was deliberate. The official was not authorized to be publicly named according to police policy.
An earthquake measuring 4.5 on the Richter scale on Wednesday rocked Nicobar Islands of Union territory Andaman and Nicobar, according to the India Meteorological Department.
There was no immediate report of any damage or casualty, officials said here.
According to the Indian Meteorological Department, the quake occurred at 5:25 am.
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Pujols is not in the lineup Monday against the Astros.
After playing in all of the Angels' first thirteen games, Pujols will get a breather as Jefrey Marte slides in as the DH. He should be back in the lineup for Tuesday's matchup.
Get to know this gorgeous Gulf gem, and one of America's Top 10 Happiest Seaside Towns 2017. Get the inside scoop on Sarasota, including where to eat, drink, play, and stay.
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - Sandridge Energy Inc:
* SANDRIDGE ENERGY PUBLISHES LETTER TO SHAREHOLDERS REGARDING STRATEGIC ACQUISITION OF BONANZA CREEK Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
I don't know if thisstory contradicts yesterday's rumor about Paul Rudd leading the film or not, but Variety is now reporting's James Marsden is set to star. They don't mention Rudd in the piece at all. Paramount picked up the rights to SEGA's iconic video game character last year and set Oscar-nominated filmmaker Jeff Fowler to direct.'s Tim Miller will exec-produce.Unclear in the story is exactly what Marsden will be doing. Will he be voicing Sonic in the CGI/live-action movie? Or will he be taking one of the main human roles? Rudd was said to be playing a cop who helps Sonic defeat the evil Dr. Robotnik. The only additional details are that Robotnik is imprisoning animals in robots and stolen chaos emeralds, which is basically the plot of the first Sonic video game from 1991.While this will be Sonic's first big screen movie to himself, he could be seen briefly in Steven Spielberg'sand also appeared in Disney's. Paramount has setto open on November 15th 2019.
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The paintings of local well-known artist Terry Wolf will be featured at Heron Point during the month of May. Wolf works in many mediums but says “watercolor, pastels, egg tempera and water gilding are most suited to express my ideas.” He paints in Maine and Maryland and has studied with John Dehlinger and Henry Peacock. He also studied “The Art in Painting” at the Barnes Foundation for three years. He will return to the Brandywine River Museum in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania this spring and summer to demonstrate egg tempera painting in celebration of Andrew Wyeth’s 100th birthday celebration.
The paintings may be viewed daily from 10am until 5pm. A reception honoring Terry Wolf and his work will be held at Heron Point, 501 E. Campus Avenue on Saturday, May 6th, from 2 until 4pm. All are welcome.
Lewis signed a contract with the Ravens on Monday, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.
The well-traveled Lewis, who has had stints with seven other teams in seven NFL seasons, will find a new home in Baltimore after spending the 2016 campaign in San Francisco. He'll join the training-camp roster in place of fellow quarterback Dustin Vaughan, who was waived in a corresponding move. Lewis will provide the Ravens with some more experienced depth behind injured starter Joe Flacco (back) during camp, but Lewis seems unlikely to win a 53-man roster spot if both Flacco and top backup Ryan Mallett are both fully healthy by the time Week 1 arrives.
– Matt Morgan is set to return to the ring. Morgan was announced for the April 22nd “Wrestling For Autism” charity event in East Haven, Connecticut. Also scheduled for the show are Robbie E, Willie Mack and Cortez Castro. You can find out more here.
Morgan also teased the possibility of a regular return to wrestling, posting:
SALEM, Mass. (AP) — A Salem, Massachusetts-based organization called The Satanic Temple is accusing Twitter of discriminating against it on religious grounds.
Satanic Temple founder Lucien Greaves filed a complaint in March with the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, saying Twitter wrongly suspended its accounts after someone tweeted a threat to the organization. The Boston Globe reports Twitter has restored the accounts but without the "verified" status Greaves wants.
An attorney for Greaves says the standards used by Twitter to determine its suspensions and verifications of users is colored by its favoritism toward groups that share the social network's views.
Twitter says an account is verified if it's determined to be of public interest.
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The Satanic Temple's building is zoned as an art gallery and is open to the public with art installations, lectures and film screenings.
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A man was shot in the leg Friday afternoon (Feb. 2) near Elk Place and Cleveland Avenue, about a block from Canal Street, according to the New Orleans Police Department.
The shooting occurred about 4:30 p.m. at the edge of the Central Business District, within a couple of blocks of the French Quarter.
The victim was being treated at the scene by EMS, police said.
No further details were immediately available.
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A talented, young getaway driver (Ansel Elgort) relies on the beat of his personal soundtrack to be the best in the game. When he meets the girl of his dreams (Lily James), Baby sees a chance to ditch his criminal life and make a clean getaway. But after being coerced into working for a crime boss (Kevin Spacey), he must face the music when a doomed heist threatens his life, love and freedom.
SEOUL: South Korean prosecutors raided Korean Air Lines' headquarters over suspected embezzlement and breach of trust by members of its owning family, Yonhap News Agency reported on Thursday (May 31).
A Korean Air spokesman said an investigative team was at the headquarters. A prosecution spokesman could not be immediately reached for comment.
YEREVAN, APRIL 18, ARMENPRESS. The demonstrations continued in Turkey in the evening of April 17 against the results of the constitutional referendum held in the country on April 16, reports Armenpress.
Major protests were held in Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Antalya and Eskisehir.
The protesters especially expressed their complaint that the Supreme Electoral Council considered the ballots with no stamps as valid. They kept posters entitled “No, we will win”, urging to annul the referendum results.
According to Cumhuriyet newspaper, a large number of people were detained during the protests in Izmir and Antalya.
On April 16 constitutional referendum was held in Turkey. 51.41% of people voted ‘yes’, and 48.59% voted ‘no’ in the referendum on constitutional changes.
Former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon joins former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta and Gen David Petraeus as speakers at an event on countering violent extremism.
Baku. 9 May. REPORT.AZ/ About 20 people were injured in two explosions in a shopping center in the province of Pattani in southern Thailandş
Report informs referring to TASS.
Local media reported that a car parked near the center exploded.
Mississippi’s governor has signed the nation’s tightest abortion restrictions into law.
Republican Gov. Phil Bryant signed House Bill 1510 on Monday afternoon. It becomes law immediately and bans most abortions after 15 weeks’ gestation. Bryant has frequently said he wants Mississippi to be the “safest place in America for an unborn child.”
The law’s only exceptions are if a fetus has health problems making it “incompatible with life” outside of the womb at full term, or if a pregnant woman’s life or a “major bodily function” is threatened by pregnancy. Pregnancies resulting from rape and incest aren’t exempted.
Abortion rights advocates are calling the law unconstitutional because it limits abortion before fetuses can live outside the womb. The owner of Mississippi’s only abortion clinic opposes the law and has pledged to sue.
May 3 Valiant Holding AG:
* Group profit in the first quarter rose by 1.8 percent year-on-year to 23.8 million Swiss francs ($24.01 million)
* For the year 2017 Valiant continues to expect a consolidated profit on the level of the previous year
* Q1 net interest income improved to 71.5 million Swiss francs(+ 1.6%) Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9912 Swiss francs) (Gdynia Newsroom)
Defending champion Martin Klizan of Slovakia beat Fernando Verdasco of Spain 6-4, 0-6, 6-1 to reach the second round of the World Tennis Tournament on Tuesday. In an erratic contest, both players dropped serve four times.
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Former Inch Parish Church organist Janette Sloan was presented with a Church of Scotland long service certificate recently after the morning service at Ballantrae Parish Church, by the Rev Stephen Ogston, for 60 years service as a church organist.
Now resident in Ballantrae, Janette started playing for Johnstone Parish Church before moving on to Hope Memorial Church and Applegarth and Sibbaldbie, both in Annandale Presbytery, then on to Rattray Parish Church, Perthshire. After moving to Wigtownshire, she was organist at Inch Parish Church, near Stranraer, and finally at Ballantrae, where she has been playing the organ almost every Sunday since 2008!
Ever wish you could celebrate Halloween all year long? At Kaethy the Witch in Bangkok, Thailand, it's totally possible. The festive cafe is filled with spiders, ghosts, and lots of (fake) blood. Everyone who visits gets to put on a classic witch hat and order treats inspired by all things Halloween. Obsessed yet? There's even a few Harry Potter decorations if you look close enough. Make sure to check out all the cool and creepy details in the following photos.
In a video message posted to his Twitter account, Panthers quarterback Cam Newton issued an apology for saying during a press conference Wednesday that it was "funny" to hear a female reporter ask about a receiver’s running routes.
“The fact that during this whole process I’ve already lost sponsors and countless fans, I realize the joke is really on me. I’ve learned a valuable lesson from this,” Newton says in his apology.
Newton was responding to a question from Charlotte Observer reporter Jourdan Rodrigue on Wednesday when he said, "It's funny to hear a female talk about routes."
The NFL has released a statement calling Newton's comment "just plain wrong and disrespectful" to female reporters and all journalists who cover the league. Yogurt-maker Dannon says it's cutting ties with Newton, who had been a spokesman for the company. Meanwhile, Rodrigue has tweeted an apology for some of her previous social media remarks, including a 2013 tweet that used the "n-word."
Two city teens are facing a number of charges after they became physically abusive to officers according to city police. Sarenna M. Ladd, 16, and Jasmine M. Perry, 16, both of 78 Park St. were charged with disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, second-degree harassment and second-degree obstructing governmental administration on June 7. Officers said they were called to the area of Curtis Street and Western Boulevard for a disorderly conduct and fireworks complaint.
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LaFrey's boss places the office under lockdown when a dangerous amphibious creature manages to free itself from The Bureau Underground.
Governor Doug Ducey announced today two election dates to fill Rep. Trent Frank’s seat in Congress. A special primary election will take place Feb. 27th 2018 to confirm the nominees for the position. Then the newest member of the Arizona Congressional Delegation will be elected on April 24th 2018. Ducey was required by state law to announce the election dates within 72 hours of Frank’s resignation which was effective Friday Dec 8th.
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A bright, blue sign in the Sargent Park area may soon come down.
A sign at the Nygard store on Notre Dame Ave. is causing a bit of a stir at city hall.
A report before the appeals committee this week said the sign occupies more than two times the allowable wall space, and that it was established without a permit.
An application for a variance on the city rules was filed and denied in March.
An appeal of that decision was filed with the city and will be heard Thursday.
CATCO Producing Director Steven C. Anderson announced Monday the five-time Tony Award-winner "Fun Home" will open CATCO's 2017-18 season on Sept. 13. Photo Credit: Courtesy of CATCO The Columbus-based theater company announced Monday that it will perform "Fun Home," a musical based on a graphic novel by Alison Bechdal that explores themes of family, youth, sexuality and honesty.
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High dynamic range, or HDR, increases the difference between black and white areas of a screen, beyond the contrast range of conventional television.
The screen’s dark areas are automatically darker, and the light bits lighter, enhancing the detail visible.
This means it also offers a wider range of colours than standard Ultra High Definition screens.
The kind of difference this will make to your viewing experience is that water will glisten more realistically and sunlight will shine more brightly.
Details in the shadows or shot at night will also be preserved more effectively, for example embers flickering on a burning log campfire.
However, televisions that support the standard tend to be more expensive.
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EDMOND, Okla. (AP) — An Oklahoma mother and father couldn't figure out what was happening to their child's pacifiers until the baby's grandmother saw the family dog swipe one off a counter.
One nauseous pooch and a trip to their veterinarian's office confirmed the couple's hunch: Dovey had 21 pacifiers lodged in her stomach.
The couple told the veterinarian Dovey had slowed her eating and was vomiting for a few days, but other than that, they thought she seemed fine.
KFOR-TV reports that at first, the veterinarian thought there were only seven to nine pacifiers in Dovey's stomach, but the surgery proved otherwise.
Dovey is on the mend and has already gone home.
The veterinarian cautioned pet owners in a recent Facebook post that "dogs will eat anything, anytime and at any age."
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IT may not be Fort Knox, but OCBC Bank's S$240 million new regional data centre comes with blast-resistant walls and full back-up power that kicks in when the external supply is cut.
The six-storey facility - designed and customised to serve all entities in the OCBC group
MIDDLETOWN—The winning Powerball ticket worth $456.7 million dollars was sold in Lancaster County. The Pennsylvania Lottery announced that the jackpot-winning ticket from the March 17 Powerball was sold at a store called “Speedway” in Manheim, Lancaster County.
Lottery officials say they can’t confirm the identity of the winner until the prize is claimed and the ticket is validated. The ticket won Powerball’s eighth-largest jackpot worth $456.7 million. The jackpot has been growing since January 10 and was rolled 19 times before finally being won.
Pennsylvania Lottery winners have one year from the drawing to claim the prize. The chance of winning the Powerball jackpot is approximately 1 and 292 million.
PUBLIC Health England has launched a campaign to highlight the damaging effect smoking has on the heart, as it is revealed that 45 people a day die of cardiovascular disease caused by tobacco - more than 16,500 a year in England. The disease is one of the main causes of death and disability in the country and quitting has been identified as the single best thing a smoker can do to protect their heart.
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For anyone that has dreams of Broadway musical smash hit Chicago's plot vaguely happening IRL, you're in luck: like Roxy Hart 'hot convict'/'hot felon'/'prison bae' Jeremy Meeks just became a bonafide star.
In his New York Fashion week debut, viral sensation Meeks opened Philipp Plein's show at the New York Public Library last night and predictably looked like a freaking dream.
Meeks, who was sentenced for a felony weapons conviction, became highly sought after by modelling agencies around the world after his mugshot was released in 2014. He eventually signed to White Cross Management.
The married model – who has since almost racked up one million followers on Instagram – can now be spotted hanging with fashion's elite, even cradling former French Vogue editor Carine Roitfeld.
Cradle me, Jeremy.
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A 26-man squad is expected to open pre-tournament camping in UAE City Training Camp on Wednesday.
All 26 players named by Ghana coach Avram Grant are expected to report to the Al Ain training base.
Eight (8) players who did not train with the squad including Leicester City's Daniel Amartey, Christian Atsu, Andy Yiadom, Andre and Jordan Ayew, Adam Kwarasey, Thomas Partey and Asamoah Gyan will all join the squad in the UAE.
The former Chelsea and West Ham United manager announced a 26-man squad to train in Al Ain's UAE City training Camp.
Grant named Barnsley's Andy Yiadom, striker Raphael Dwamena and Schalke 04's Bernard Tekpetey to join usual faces.
Ghana won silver medal at the last edition of the competition after losing on penalties to the Ivory Coast in the final.
For more Ghana football news visit www.ghanasoccernet.com
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CAIRO — A Libyan armed group has claimed victory over Italian-backed militias paid to staunch the flow of migrants to Europe from the coastal city of Sabratha.
The Anti-ISIS Operations Room, created last year to clear Sabratha of Islamic State militants, said in a statement that they have taken control of the city from the Martyr Anas al-Dabashi and Brigade 48 militias after a weeks-long battle.
Over the summer, Italy began funneling resources to the two militias after they agreed to stop facilitating the flow of migrant boats and start blocking them instead.
All factions are nominally under the control of the U.N.-backed Government of National Accord, which hailed the developments as "positive."
Donna Jackson, 36, of Mull Terrace, has admitted she punched Tracey Rae on the face in Mull Terrace on July 3.
Sentence was deferred until May 4 for a personal appearance.
Elsewhere, James Ireland, 35, of Finella Gardens, was fined £200 and given four penalty points.
He admitted driving at 61mph on Kingsway at Caird Park, exceeding the limit of 40mph.
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FILE - In this Nov. 14, 2017 file photo, Rep. Trey Gowdy, R-S.C., questions Attorney General Jeff Sessions during a House Judiciary Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington. The FBI acted properly in its investigation of contacts between President Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign and Russia, according to Gowdy, who recently received a classified briefing about the origins of the FBI probe. Alex Brandon AP Photo
Interface has always been the greenest of companies and the late founder Ray Anderson is sainted in the green world. We wrote back in 2008 about his sustainability goal: "zero negative effects on the planetary ecosystem by the year 2020" According to the Interface Framework , they are attacking on 7 fronts, including: "Front 2 - Benign Emissions: Eliminate toxic substances from products, vehicles and facilities."
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CHESHIRE, Conn. (AP) — Officials from across the nation are checking out a Connecticut prison program that can serve as a model for treating young adult offenders.
Connecticut prison officials are showing off the TRUE Unit on Wednesday at the Cheshire Correctional Institution. It houses 18- to 25-year-old inmates along with older mentors, some of whom are serving life sentences.
The unit is based on a prison in Germany and focuses on education, family and skill development. Correction Commissioner Scott Semple says the idea is to create an environment that supports inmates whose brains are still developing.
The unit had been scaled back from a planned prison for young adults due to budget cuts. It has been open for about a year and will soon expand to the state's prison for women.
Avengers: Infinity War is just days from release and Marvel fans are preparing themselves for the biggest comic book movie ever made.
Turns out, the creators of the movie have also gone to some extreme levels to protect us from spoilers and leaks.
There are reports that directors Joe and Anthony Russo created a number of fake scripts to keep the overall story a secret from certain “untrustworthy Avengers”.
The cast are also very quick to point out who one of those specific actors might be.
It turns out you can trust your Friendly Neighbourhood Spider-man with saving your life, but that’s where your dependence on Tom Holland ends.
Robert Downey Jr issued a stern threat to anybody who would leak info about the movie.
“Snitches get stitches”
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TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - A new leader has been named for the Terre Haute Boys and Girls Club.
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Effective August 6th, Nate Green will be the organization's new chief executive officer.
Green will oversee the day-to-day operations of the club, along with enforcing the organization's new strategic plan.
Green played basketball for ISU before playing professional basketball for nearly a decade.
Green comes from ONI Risk Partners where he served as an account executive since 2012.
Congrats are in order for the Currys!
Chef extraordinaire and mama Ayesha Curry took to Instagram to reveal she and her husband, Steph Curry are expecting baby number 3.
The Cover Girl donned a ‘Preggers’ tee in the new photo, captioned, “Heyyyy how did this happen?! . Curry party of 5. Feeling very blessed… and very sick. Yippie! #curryfor3 ”
The Golden State couple, who have been married for 7 years, and share two daughters together, Riley 5 and Ryan 2.
Mi familia 😍😍😍😍😍 A post shared by Ayesha Curry (@ayeshacurry) on Jan 2, 2018 at 9:59pm PST
Are they aiming for a whole starting line up? We will see.
Congrats to the family!
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As part of this year’s 70th anniversary commemoration of the arrival of HMT Empire Windrush, an exhibition at Bradford City Hall from 21-23 June includes a number of film stills contributed by the BFI. Each of these pioneering titles grapples with the lives of the Caribbean community in the UK, from the Windrush era on.
Eirik Glambek Bøe is best known as one-half of the Norwegian folk-pop duo Kings Of Convenience, but since about 2006, he’s had a side project called Kommode with his childhood friend and former Skog bandmate Øystein Gjærder Bruvik. Fast forward over ten years to 2017, and Kommode’s debut album, Analog Dance Music, is finally coming out. And today, Glambek Bøe is sharing “Captain Of Your Sinking Ship,” a jam that piles his velvety vocals atop subtly funky keyboards and a tasty bassline. “We tried to capture and combine things we love in other genres,” Glambek Bøe explains. “The drums of a samba, the bass line of funk and the chords of a house track.” Whatever they’re doing, it’s working, and you can listen below.
Analog Dance Music is out 8/18 on Brilliance Records. Pre-order it here.
Cllr Gerry Mc Monagle has this afternoon become Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council.
He was appointed to the position at this afternoon’s Council AGM at County House in Lifford.
He replaces Fine Gael’s Terence Slowey in the top chair.
Sinn Fein Councillor Noel Jordan is leas Cathoirleach
Cathaoirleach McMonagle has been outlining his priorities to Donal Kavanagh:
Asmara — Nationals residing inside and outside the country have contributed 150 thousand Nakfa and 8 thousand 700 Euros and 1 thousand 820 US dollars in support of the families of the martyrs and to augment the martyrs trust fund.
According to report from the Ministry of Labor and Human Welfare, the Association of Bus Owners contributed 150 thousand Nakfa, nationals residing in Milano City, Italy organized under "Hilina Association" contributed 6 thousand Euros in support of the families of the martyrs.
Moreover, The Eritreans Association of Cooperation Organization in Tubingen, Germany and its environs contributed 2 thousand and 700 Euro and members of the Fribourg, Switzerland, contributed 1 thousand 820 US Dollars.
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Aaron Eckhart got poison ivy in oddest place possible He sustained the injury while working on his new film "Bleed For This."
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Aaron Eckhart loses the fat, cigars for 'I, Frankenstein' He’s not your 19th-century Frankenstein. “I don’t know where this lumbering idiot came from. In the book, he’s extremely articulate, he’s sensitive, he’s a quick learner,” Aaron Eckhart tells The...
The Austin Police Department and other officials updated the public following an explosion that injured two people, the fourth blast of its kind in the area.
The Spanish NGO Proactiva Open Arms said that its rescue boat, Open Arms, docked in Barcelona on July 4 with 59 migrants on board. The migrants on the boat were rescued from a dinghy in the Mediterranean on June 30. Both Italy and Malta had refused to let the boat dock in their ports, despite both countries being closer to the rescue site. The Open Arms docked three days after the Maltese government seized the Mission Lifeline boat, which docked in Malta on June 27 after six days at sea. The captain of the ship was charged with entering the country’s waters illegally and lacking the correct boat registration. The UN Migration Agency said on July 3 that in the Mediterranean alone, 1,405 migrants had lost their lives since the beginning of 2018. Credit: Proactiva Open Arms via Storyful
Booth Hill School held Saint Patrick’s Day Bingo on Friday, March 16. Matthew Recupero was a big winner that night. Nicholas Baglio and his little sister called the numbers for one game.
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COLUMBIA, S.C. – University of South Carolina senior guard Sindarius Thornwell has been reinstated to full playing status and will be available for Carolina’s SEC opener at Georgia on Wednesday, Jan. 4, Gamecock head coach Frank Martin announced on Monday. Thornwell was suspended on Dec. 4, 2016, as a result of a violation of athletic department policy. After a review of the situation by Martin and athletics director Ray Tanner, it was determined that Thornwell met the necessary requirements to return to game action.
“Sindarius has taken full responsibility for his mistake that led to his suspension,” Martin said. “He has worked hard over the course of the last few weeks and has done everything we’ve asked of him to make his way back to the court.”
South Carolina (10-3) begins SEC play when it travels to Georgia on Wednesday. Tip time versus the Bulldogs is set for 7 p.m. ET at Stegeman Coliseum with the matchup to be broadcast on ESPNU.
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Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office placed second in the district in the MDOT Inmate Litter Removal Partnership program picking up more than 5,940 bags of trash off the county roadways in 2016. At left is Sheriff Greg Pollan with Mickey Rodgers, inmate litter control director.
CHESHIRE, Conn. — Officials from across the nation are checking out a Connecticut prison program that can serve as a model for treating young adult offenders.
Connecticut prison officials are showing off the TRUE Unit on Wednesday at the Cheshire Correctional Institution. It houses 18- to 25-year-old inmates along with older mentors, some of whom are serving life sentences.
The unit is based on a prison in Germany and focuses on education, family and skill development. Correction Commissioner Scott Semple says the idea is to create an environment that supports inmates whose brains are still developing.
The unit had been scaled back from a planned prison for young adults due to budget cuts. It has been open for about a year and will soon expand to the state’s prison for women.
Spectacular Bushnell inspired home located on the 25th hole of White Eagle Golf Course. This home boasts "extensive" upgrades/updates from floor to ceiling on every level. With elegant chandelier’s to lots of Brazilian cherry cabinets, limestone and slate floors. Granite counters in the kitchen/bathrooms/and bar areas-in side and outside. Detailed millwork and fine craftsmanship in mantels/arches/custom glazed crown molding/coffer ceilings/wainscoting and cabinets. Exquisite bespoke curved balustrade. Heated master bath/walk in closets. Balcony off master bed for morning coffee. The list includes 4 fire places/a built in media room/rec room/temp controlled wine fridge for 500 bottles+. Built in shelving and cabinets in various rooms. Prof grade gym in basement. Full bath and 2 beds in the basement. Please read feature sheet. The outside inc new roof/led lighting/gas fire bowls/pergola exported from Italy/limestone planters/fountains and statues. Granite bar to seat 16. Viking apps. 4 car heated garage.
BEIJING (Reuters) - China's stable economic performance should continue in the second half of this year and the overheated property market has cooled somewhat, a spokesman of National Bureau of Statistics said on Monday.
China created 8.55 million new jobs in the January-July period, and the July survey-based unemployment rate in major cities was under 5 percent, Mao Shengyong told a news conference.
(Reporting by Elias Glenn; Editing by Jacqueline Wong)
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The powerful Hollywood talent agency CAA is canceling its annual Golden Globe Awards party and planning to form a legal defense fund to assist workplace harassment victims across all industries.
A person with knowledge of the plans who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly said Monday that the funds normally used for the Globes party, which would celebrate nominated clients like Meryl Streep, Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman and Tom Hanks, will be instead be redirected to establish the fund.
The agency has also committed itself to establishing gender parity in its leadership by the year 2020, following the lead of ICM Partners.
The Hollywood Reporter first reported the news.
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(WTNH)–Once again, the injury bug won’t leave the Connecticut Sun alone. Morgan Tuck is day to day with a bone bruise, and newly acquired Lynetta Kaiser hurt her back and is also out.
Connecticut took on Bria Hartley and the New York Liberty on Wednesday night. The Sun were coming off a 30-point blowout win over Atlanta.
They’ve been playing well of late after a sluggish start.
Allysa Thomas was big in this game, going for 18, Jonquel Jones was monstrous once again (19 points, 12 boards), Courtney Williams had 22, and the Sun won, 96-76.
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16 Summer Essentials For the Girl Who Loves Doughnuts More Than Life
Doughnuts give us life. Seriously, they are holey and holy. This Summer, flaunt your admiration for everyone's favorite breakfast pastry with these fun Summer essentials. We've found cute items you'll want to buy ASAP. Check out all of the good stuff!
Tom Hardy celebrated New Year’s Eve by helping some little ones fall asleep.
The actor dropped by BBC’s CBeebies Bedtime Stories to read a bedtime story, and obviously, it was downright adorable. Lounging on a couch with his dog Woody asleep on his lap, Hardy, in an uncharacteristically soothing voice, read You Must Bring A Hat, a charming story about a young man trying to find a hat for party. One might think that this would be an opportunity to enjoy the Revenant actor’s real voice; however, once the story gets going, Hardy gave each character their own voice to make things interesting.
You might as well enjoy this version of Hardy while it lasts. Fans will next see Hardy in Taboo, a gritty period drama about the heir to a British shipping empire fighting to save his recently deceased father’s legacy. Conspiracy, murder, and betrayal abound, meaning Taboo is basically the complete opposite of You Must Bring a Hat.
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Take your dad out to the farm this Father's Day and enjoy a pint or two at GoatHouse Brewing Co. They grow their own hops and brew on site, creating some of the most refreshing beers around. The beautiful 11.5 acre location features a variety of plants and animals. "Father's Day on the Farm" is coming up this Sunday from 11am-5pm. Enjoy great food and some amazing beers this Father's Day at GoatHouse Brewing Co! Also, next month you can participate in yoga with goats! With their farm yoga you can actually do yoga with goats, and a donkey!
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Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Victor Wanyama returned to training for the Premier League club on Monday as he recovers from a knee injury sustained at the start of the campaign.
The 26-year-old Kenyan international, who missed just two league games last season, featured in the north London club’s first two matches before picking up the injury ahead of the home match against Burnley in August.
“Victor Wanyama joined part of training today as he continues his rehab,” Tottenham said on their official Twitter account, along with a picture of the player in action.
Eric Dier, Moussa Sissoko, Harry Winks and Mousa Dembele have deputised in Wanyama’s absence with the former also being utilised in defence following Toby Alderweireld’s hamstring injury last month.
Tottenham beat Stoke City 5-1 last weekend to remain sixth in the league and host 13th-placed Brighton and Hove Albion at Wembley on Wednesday.
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Mississippi governor signs nation's most restrictive abortion law, which bans most abortions after 15 weeks.
Teheran (4-3) was tagged with the loss Wednesday as the Braves fell 4-1 to the Mets, allowing two runs on five hits and three walks over seven innings while striking out three.
The right-hander threw 61 of 104 pitches for strikes in recording his seventh quality start of the season. Teheran will carry a 4.03 ERA into his next outing Monday in San Diego.
Pune: At least five people were killed and two others injured in a collision between two vehicles in Pune’s Lonavala town on Saturday.
The deceased include three women.
According to the police, “The mishap took place as the drivers could not control the speed and rammed into each other.”
The deceased have been identified as Pooja Gaikwad, 23, Pithla Sagadda, 21, Savita Rai, 26, Soviet Rai, 21 and Joab Mohammed, 30.
Further details are awaited.
Are You Feeling This Get Up?
Solange was seen out last night on the scene in NYC. It was the perfect excuse for the singer to brighten up the night with her new curly blonde afro. She matched her crown with a lava colored get up. It looks like a mini dress with a long corset cape. Are you feeling this get up on Solange?
The special get up was for something called the Surface Travel Awards at Hotel Americano.
On a scale from 1-10 how much are you feeling Solo’s blonde hair? Or does it need to marinate for a few more days?
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IT ALL started with an afternoon stroll and a wild idea between two Maryborough women.
Four years later, Deb Hannam and Elizabeth Lowrie are standing on the City Hall Green promoting the Heritage City's latest tourist attraction.
Opened yesterday, The Maryborough Mural Trail consists of 30 murals painted across the town's CBD.
The project's committee and Fraser Coast Tourism and Events have produced a map of the mural trail, detailing their locations and histories.
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Ms Lowrie said the opening was a great accomplishment for the whole community.
"Over at the Town Hall Arcade, the ladies had a waiting list for people to move into her little arcade, because we've got two pieces of art there," Ms Lowrie said.
"It's been a long task, but we all got there."
Fraser Coast mayor George Seymour said the mural trail would help vitalise Maryborough's ailing CBD by attracting people and commerce into the area.
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (AP) — Donovan Fields scored 13 of his 15 points in the second half to help Cal Poly beat Hawaii 78-64 on Saturday night.
Cal Poly (8-15, 3-6 Big West Conference) has won two straight since snapping a six-game skid. Hawaii (13-8, 4-4) has lost three in row.
Luke Meikle, Jakub Niziol and Victor Joseph each scored 12 points for the Mustangs.
Sheriff Drammeh scored 17 points to lead Hawaii.
The Rainbow Warriors had a seven-point advantage at the break, but the Mustangs opened the second half with a 16-2 run and led 44-37. Hawaii had its last lead, 54-53 with 9:12 left. A 13-0 run gave Cal Poly a 64-54 lead with 5:32 remaining and the Mustangs cruised from there. Meikle scored four points, Niziol made consecutive 3-pointers and Fields capped the surge with a 3-point play.
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As I’m sure you’ve heard, plant parenting is really trendy right now. If you’re ready to start a little leafy family of your own, pick up this 4 pack of mini succulents from Amazon. The 4 of them are just $13 today, that’s just $3 per plant and discounted from the usual $17. Throw in this special succulent soil too, and you should be good to go.
In 2006, Sreeni Prabhu was managing a $25 billion bond portfolio at Washington Mutual in Seattle when lax lending standards and iffy appraisals turned him bearish on the housing market—even as his employer’s mortgage division was churning out loans to high-risk borrowers.
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According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, it will be T.J. Yates under center for the Houston Texans when they travel to Jacksonville for this weekend’s matchup with the Jaguars. Yates played relatively well this past weekend when he replaced an injured Tom Savage. Yates was 14-of-26 for 175 yards and a pair of touchdowns, however, Houston came up short as they fell 26-16 to the San Francisco 49ers.
Texans HC Bill O’Brien said he expects TJ Yates to start Sunday vs Jaguars. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 11, 2017
Yates, 30, is in his third different stint with the Texans. Yates was drafted by the Texans in 2011and was on the roster until 2014 when he signed with the Atlanta Falcons. He came back to Houston for the 2015 campaign but signed with the Dolphins after the season and spent 2016 with Miami. After losing Deshaun Watson to a season-ending knee injury, Houston scrambled to address their depth at QB before resigning Yates in early November.
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Lockport Township Clerk is adding her name to a list of democratic candidates for Will County Clerk. Dee Rumchak officially announced her candidacy to replace Nancy Schultz Voots who is retiring in 2018 after serving 16 years as the County Clerk. In her announcement, Rumchak says her duties as the Lockport Township Clerk “mirror the County Clerk’s duties,” including voter registration, budgets and levies.
She’s a lifelong resident of Lockport and Will County. Rumchak says she is “excited about this new endeavor” and “looks forward to meeting people across Will County.”
Yankee Stadium's $20M facelift: 'social' and kid zones replace 2,000 seats The House That George Built will look quite different next year. Opened in 2009, Yankee Stadium III is undergoing a major construction project beginning this week that will eliminate the...
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Nissan presented at the 1997 Tokyo Motor Show the Trail Runner, which aimed to be a real Sport Utility Vehicle. The Trail Runner, is reminiscent of something from the Dakar rally. It was based on a Sunny N14 GTi-R, which had the ATTESA all-wheel drive system that was also equipped in the Skyline GT-R.
The car had a special interior, with intense coloration and several innovative features like a head up display and a navigation system. Its most impressive aspect was the huge spoiler, which could be used effectively as a rack for a snowboard. The Trail Runner had also a spare tire, which could be pulled, from a drawer located in the car’s rear bumper. Nissan never decided to send the car to production.
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In case you missed anything in the country music world this week, your weekly country music news recap is right here: CMT officially announced the renewal of their hit series "Nashville" Monday morning with an Instagram post featuring Charles Esten and Hayden Panettiere . The two fan-favorites excitedly shared news of Season 6 on Instagram: http://bit.ly/2ohJbS6 The show originally belonged to ABC until they cancelled it in May of 2016.
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A police officer walks by a monument honoring the 150 years of the Chinese community in Panama City, Tuesday, June 13, 2017. Panama switched diplomatic relations from Taiwan to China on Tuesday, dealing a major success to Beijing in its drive to isolate the self-governing island it claims as its own territory.
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NIGHT time temperatures are about to get toasty in Ipswich.
Overnight minimums will reach 14C on Thursday and 15C on Friday, significantly higher than 7C minimum historical average in July.
Saturday will be slightly cooler in the morning, dropping down to 12C before winter conditions return on Sunday.
Minimums will reach 6C before another chilly 2C on Monday and 4C minimums are expected on Tuesday.
Day time maximums are slightly cooler than normal for this time of year, peaking at 24C today, 26C on Friday and dropping down to 21C on Sunday.
A shower or two is expected to linger from Thursday to Sunday.
Drizzle is most likely in the morning and afternoon on Thursday, with a chance of showers expected on both Friday and Saturday.
Afro-pop singer Noella Wiyaala has said the lack of appreciation for her style of music here in the country pushed her out of the country.
Nicknamed ‘The lioness of Africa’, the singer has over the years made few appearances on the local music scene, focusing on promoting her craft internationally.
"I am an untamed lioness, I'm doing my thing and they need to accept that. If they will like to support they should', the Rock my body singer said.
The Afro-pop star who sings in her native Waala and Sissala dialect as well as in the English language often combine all the languages in her songs.
According to the Girl band member, when an artiste is not doing what the Ghanaian 'system' wants, the artiste gets blacklisted.
Wiyaala said she is the last person on the minds of event organisers because they do not care about her.
Meanwhile, the musician has advised the younger crop of talents to stay true themselves as living a lie will always catch up with them.
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Three persons drowned after their motorized boat capsized off the seawaters of Alegria town, southwestern Cebu at around 3 p.m on Wednesday (July 4).
Fatalities were identified as Rosalyn Peligro, 31; Albert Lopez, 27 and 27-year-old Ruby Peligro.
P03 Richelieu Torsende of Alegria Police said at least seven adults and eight minors were onboard the boat when the incident happened.
Victims were all residents of Barangay Santa Felomina in Alegria town.
In a phone interview, Torsende told Cebu Daily News that the victims were heading home after having an island hopping when huge waves hit their boat causing it to capsize.
The eight minors were rescued as well as the four adults, including the driver. Unfortunately, the other three drowned.
Torsende said the fatalities didn’t know how to swim.
Firefighters are tackling a blaze in an old warehouse in Warren Drive, Prestatyn.
A North Wales Fire Service spokeswoman said crews were called to the scene at 2.27pm today.
Four appliances and an aerial ladder platform from Rhyl have been sent to the scene.
We will be bringing you updates as we get them.
POTOMAC, Md. (AP) — Authorities say a teenager swept downstream in the Washington area has been rescued.
News outlets report Montgomery County Fire and Rescue spokesman Pete Piringer said the Virginia teen went into the Potomac River intentionally on Sunday, near Great Falls in Maryland, but was swept under and carried around a mile downstream.
Piringer said he was found south of Rocky Island, downstream from Great Falls Park.
Piringer said the teenager was hospitalized in serious condition, having nearly drowned, but didn’t suffer life-threatening injuries.
Piringer said swimming is prohibited in the area because of deceptively strong currents.
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Political interests may mar proposed 2018 census – Dogara
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Yakubu Dogara, says political interests may mar the proposed 2018 population census. Dogara, therefore, called on the people clamouring for the conduct of the census in 2018 to exercise patience until after the 2019 elections. He said this was necessary as there would likely be mounting pressure…
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Man found shot to death in front yard of South Carolina home
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A man has been found shot to death in the front yard of a South Carolina home.
North Charleston police spokesman Spencer Pryor told local media that officers were called to a neighborhood early Sunday morning.
Pryor said officers found the man in the front yard of a home and was pronounced dead at the scene. The man's name has not been released.
Pryor says officers are still trying to determine what happened.
No arrests have been reported.
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A Jewish family staying at a hotel in the Swiss Alps encountered more than one sign at the facility that appeared to be anti-Semitic. One note was placed on the refrigerator at the Aparthaus Paradeis hotel, while the other was tacked to the entrance to the hotel pool. “To our Jewish guests: Please take a shower…
Living in New York City is beyond expensive. From rent to MetroCards to a cup of coffee, everything adds up quickly.
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The Martini Girls present “Steampunk Junk”
The Martini Girls Gallery and Studio LLC are proud to invite you to the opening of our 5th annual curated art exhibit and sale taking place at the ArtBar Riverwest, 722 E. Burleigh St, Milwaukee. Thirty plus local artists will be interpreting this year’s title of “Steampunk Junque”. Steampunk is a subgenre of science fiction based on steam power of the 19th century combined with neo-Victorian fashion. Think Jules Vern or H.G. Wells. The opening is September 1st, 2017, 6pm until 9pm.
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About Dementia Friendly Swimming - Chester Le Street
Dementia Friendly Swimming is a programme of supported swimming sessions aimed at people living with dementia and their carers. A diagnosis of dementia needn't mean that someone can no longer take part in activities they enjoy and Dementia Friendly Swimming allows them to do just that. People will be welcomed by specially trained staff and volunteers who will support them throughout their visit, giving them the confidence to continue to enjoy swimming as part of an active lifestyle.
Former Pierce College student Tanisha Saunders and her brother Domonique Pryor were shot on Wednesday, Aug. 9. They are now in critical condition at an undisclosed hospital, per the family’s request.
A third victim died while reportedly trying to protect Saunders and Pryor.
Saunders, who was the 2016 Pierce Commencement speaker underwent surgery today.
Saunders’ family friend La Mikia Castillo started a GoFundMe page to help cover the family’s medical expenses.
According to the family’s GoFundMe page, Saunders lost her father due to gun violence last year.
Dozens of comments filled Saunders GoFundMe page from family and friends who donated.
Currently working at California State University, Dominguez Hills Library, Saunders was actively involved at Pierce, volunteering, being a part of the Associated Students Organization (ASO) and working with several departments to help spread diversity throughout the campus.
The salesclerks wear head-to-toe logo tracksuits ($2,300 for the jacket, $1,500 for the pants) at the new Gucci store on Wooster Street, a cultish cadre of caterers and nodders with the patience of saints gamely explaining the differences between the embroidered sneakers and showing couples in worn-in flip-flops 20 or 30 yowza-wowza sunglass options.
Here — at the rowdiest, most alluring and zeitgeist-specific new store to arrive in SoHo in years — the tug of war over what it means to create, or purchase, a luxury item is at full power.
Over the last few years, the idea of luxury has grown enough to include the stylish and unstylish, the well-to-do and the aspiring, the sincere and the ironic, the real and the fake. It is not an exclusive preserve. It is a reference point, an idea that’s malleable.
Credit Alessandro Michele, who took over design duties at Gucci in 2015 and quickly remade it as a fashion fun house, with understanding this intimately and profitably.
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For reasons that will likely never be known, John Strang killed his wife with two shots from a .357 Ruger revolver to her back and the back of her head before leaving with the couple’s dogs inside a Jeep containing an arsenal of guns, ammunition, knives, restraints and other items.
During the 27 hours that passed between the murder and his apprehension by police, Strang paid a nerve-wracking visit to a female acquaintance to whom he uttered a disturbing threat after confessing to his wife’s murder.
Strang surrendered after he was spotted by an off-duty officer near North Battleford. Inside his Jeep, police found numerous items, including several loaded guns, more than 1,000 rounds of ammunition, various bladed weapons, numerous sets of handcuffs and other items that could be used as restraints.
Strang pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in Lisa’s death and uttering a threat to the second woman.
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PARIS (AP) — The helicopter pilot who was taken hostage in the escape of one of France’s most notorious criminals said the convict’s accomplices beat and threatened him during his kidnapping.
Stephane Buy told RTL radio on Wednesday that two men at a flying club near Paris on Sunday “forced me (to take off) and warned me my family was in danger.”
First, they made him touch down in a field so others on the breakout team could get onboard. At that point, the engine of the helicopter from the 1960s didn’t restart.
Buy said the men hit him on the head and he briefly fell unconscious.
After several attempts, the engine restarted and they headed to Reau Prison to hustle Redoine Faid to freedom.
Buy was later released north of Paris.
About Sporting Memories Network - Bristol
Sporting Memories Network support older people across the UK living with dementia, depression and loneliness by engaging them in social activities and helping them to recall memories of watching or playing sport. By sharing memories of sporting moments and tapping into a passion for sport, Sporting Memories Network help people to connect with others and with their past, reawakening positive thoughts and feelings that otherwise remain hidden away. Many of the groups include the opportunity to take part in gentle exercise and to try out accessible sports as part of the sessions.
Banks Could Fill Void Amid CFPB Payday Loan Crackdown
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 8:22 PM EDT) -- The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's new rule for the payday lending industry may open the door for banks and credit unions to get more heavily involved in the market for short-term, small-dollar credit even as traditional payday lenders are forced to scale back their operations, experts say.
The nearly 1,700-page rule released Thursday exempts lending activities that community banks and credit unions already engage in from ability-to-repay verification and other new requirements.
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IN this week's Newbury Weekly News, an inquest has been held into the death of a Thatcham man found in the River Kennet.
In other news, we reveal the amount West Berkshire Council has spent on redundancies in the last two years.
In other news, it was the first running of the Roc 10k and we've got a spread of pictures and report from the event.
In Hungerford, there’s more news on the proposed knacker’s yard at Great Shefford.
Plus, we salute the community stalwarts awarded the Freedom of the Town.
In Thatcham, plans for redevelopment in the town centre have been submitted.
And on the Hampshire pages, the Highclere Country show is a hit.
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A Long Beach man accused of murdering a roommate took the witness stand Monday and told jurors that he never intended to stab the elderly man he's accused of killing. William Earl Wilson, 52, is on trial at Long Beach's Governor George Deukmejian Courthouse for the slaying of 71-year-old Jacob Howard.
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Victor Caratini discusses returning to Cubs after a stint in the minors with Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday, July 4, 2018. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune)
A Norwegian aluminum maker operating in Brazil is apologizing for polluting a river and promising to make changes so that it doesn't happen again.
In a statement Monday, the CEO of Norsk Hydro, Svein Richard Brandtzaeg, called the discharge of rain and surface water into the Para River "unacceptable." Brandtzaeg went on to apologize and say an ongoing environmental review of its practices would be expanded.
The company's plant is located in the city of Barcarena in the northern state of Para. Last month, residents alerted environmental authorities to a reddish hue in puddles and flooded areas near the river after some heavy rains.
Authorities said they found areas of irregular discharge. The company initially said it had not released untreated water into the environment, then said it would investigate.
Alright guys, the thing I am MOST indecisive about it food.
Where to go, what to get…it’s literally the the most difficult thing I try to decide on. SOOOOO, when I finally decide on what to get please DO NOT take your fork and stick it in my plate!
I was out to dinner with a friend the other night and she was being super indecisive on what to order from the menu. When she finally decided on what to get and our food came out…she kept taking her fork and eating off of my plate! It was making me so mad!! If you wanted to eat what I got, then you should’ve ordered the same thing!
When it comes to that kind of thing, I am very picky about who I let use their fork in my plate: my nephew and my boyfriend. (and maybe my mom, but that’s it!)
Do you get annoyed when someone takes their fork (or fingers) and eats off of our plate??
The students just found out we are all going to see BLACK PANTHER! We will have a day of cultural classes, African dancers, historical lessons and then we will all go see the film! Turn up!!!! Thank you @arauzed and @_wadeking for organizing this magic! @ronclarkacademy
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Wausau (WAOW) -- Shots were fired in Wausau early Friday morning, according to Wausau police.
Officials say, at approximately 1:30 a.m. they were dispatched to the 800 block of South Third Avenue for a reported argument followed by several gunshots.
Their initial investigation shows the argument began with two men inside of Rocs Place at 810 S. 3rd Ave. The two men then went outside of the bar. Authorities say shell casings found on scene confirm that shots were fired outside of the business.
"We don't have any cooperative victims or participants in this, it sounds like both parties in this case were discharging firearms at each other," Deputy Matt Barnes of the Wausau Police Department said.
There are no reports of injuries or property damage.
Both men took off before officers arrived. They are still at large.
ZURICH (AP) — FIFA has cleared teenage midfielder Sergei Eremenko to play for Russia at the World Cup by approving his change of national eligibility from Finland.
FIFA says a request by the Russian Football Union was approved Monday.
The 19-year-old Eremenko was born in Russia and currently plays on loan at Spartak Moscow. His father, Alexei, has Finnish citizenship after playing and coaching there for much of his career.
Sergei Eremenko represented Finland at youth level, following his elder brothers Alexei and Roman, who have both played more than 50 times for the full national team.
Roman Eremenko was playing for CSKA Moscow in 2016 when he tested positive for cocaine at a Champions League game. His two-year ban by UEFA expires in October.
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — A Buffalo museum has made a rare discovery within its own collection: a fully intact egg from the extinct elephant bird that until now, was thought to be fake.
Curators at the Buffalo Museum of Science were cataloging pieces in the museum’s collection when they realized and confirmed that the foot-tall egg had been mislabeled as a model. Measuring 28 inches (71 centimeters) around, it weighs more than 3 pounds (1.4 kilograms).
Experts say there are fewer than 40 intact elephant bird eggs held in public institutions.
The flightless elephant bird was native to Madagascar. It grew to be 10 feet (3 meters) tall, weighed between 770 (349 kilograms) and 1,100 pounds (499 kilograms) and laid the largest eggs of any vertebrate, including dinosaurs.
The museum will unveil the egg to the public May 1.
The Anaheim Ducks’ Antoine Vermette could be facing a suspension after an ill-advised swipe at an official on Tuesday night.
After losing a faceoff in the third period of the Ducks’ game against the Minnesota Wild, Vermette slashed a linesman on the back of the legs with his stick. Vermette was given a 10-minute game misconduct for abuse of an official.
According to NHL rules, abuse of an official carries an automatic suspension. The length of the ban depends on which abuse category is applied:
ANA's Antoine Vermette may face an automatic (pending appeal) 10-game or 3-game suspension, depending on which abuse category refs applied: pic.twitter.com/JKkePp8LsI — Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) February 15, 2017
The Ducks won the game 1-0.
Last season, the Calgary Flames’ Dennis Wideman was given a 20-game suspension, later reduced to 10 games, for cross-checking a linesman to the ice.
I love to entertain during the holidays. Most years, I host a Christmas party for my friends and neighbors, and my favorite part of the party planning is creating the perfect menu.
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Alcohol involved in 17 percent of road deaths during holiday
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is reminding motorists to avoid impaired or distracted driving during the July 4th holiday.
The Democrat says those who plan to drink alcohol during Independence Day celebrations should take public transportation, a cab or designate a sober driver.
White cited Illinois Department of Transportation statistics from the last two Fourth of July holidays. Combined, 17 percent of the traffic deaths during the holiday - six out of 35 - were alcohol-related.
And those driving sober should drive defensively. White says that the rate of alcohol impairment among motorists involved in fatal crashes is 3 Â½ times great at night than during that day. That's according to the National Highway Transportation Administration.
Texting while driving is illegal and White says such distractions can be deadly.
The news comes just one day after Iran's Deputy Oil Minister Hamidreza Araqi said the country's deal for gas import from Turkmenistan will stay in force for five years. Speaking after a trip to Turkmenistan where they prevented an outage of gas supply from the neighbor country over dispute on due payments, Araqi said both countries are bound to observe the deal.
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Saskatoon and Regina police will review unfounded sexual assault complaints, following a report in the Globe and Mail which said one in five complaints in Canada is unfounded. Police in Saskatoon and Regina will be reviewing sexual assault cases over multiple years which were initially labelled as unfounded.
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Fox News is dropping its legendary trademark slogan “Fair and Balanced,” New York Magazine reported Wednesday.
A Fox News spokesperson confirmed to the magazine that the network is no longer using the slogan, but that the decision won’t impact programming or editorial decisions.
The catchphrase, coined by late Fox founder Roger Ailes, has been used at Fox since its founding in 1996.
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Ailes, who died last month, reportedly held “Fair and Balanced” seminars while leading the network, using the branding to point out bias in reporting.
The decision comes as the network faces major institutional scrutiny, after allegations of sexual harassment forced out Ailes and host Bill O’Reilly.
The promise of a big pay day – $1 million on a $100,000 investment in just 30 days – cost investors across the world, including the National Association of Home Builders, millions of dollars.
Michael K. Martin, 48, of Virginia Beach, Va., was sentenced Monday by U.S. District Judge Elizabeth A. Wolford to four years in prison for his role in the fraud.
The case, prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys MaryEllen Kresse and Elizabeth R. Moellering, centered around the allegation that Martin, Christopher Venti of Hamburg and others peddled fraudulent financial packages. The case was prosecuted here because Venti was the lead defendant. He was sentenced in January to 46 months in prison.
Defense lawyer Joseph J. Terranova said he believes Martin genuinely believed early on that the financial packages were legitimate.
Martin, who was investigated by the FBI, was ordered to pay $1.1 million in restitution.
A cluster of gravestones stand out among the monuments to family members in the old section of East Cemetery.
A cluster of gravestones stand out among the monuments to family members in the old section of East Cemetery. http://myjournalcourier.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/web1_backpage-stones0215-1.jpg A cluster of gravestones stand out among the monuments to family members in the old section of East Cemetery. Jeannie Hemphill | Reader photo
Gateway Community College instructor Jason Jenkins demonstrates how to type commands into a CNC machine in his industrial technology class. Three community college systems in Arizona will now teach the same curriculum for classes like this.
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COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Blair Watson made six 3-pointers and scored a career-high 24 points, Brianna Fraser added 20 points, and No. 15 Maryland beat Loyola (Maryland) 114-45 on Monday night.
Maryland set a single-game program record with 37 assists — on 46 field goals. Channise Lewis led with 11 assists and Watson had five of her six in the first half.
Kaila Charles added 18 points and four assists for Maryland (10-2), which shot 61 per cent and made 10 3-pointers. Stephanie Jones had 16 points and seven rebounds, Ieshia Small added 13 points, seven rebounds and five assists.
Charles scored eight points during a 13-0 second-quarter run for a 44-15 lead. It was 54-20 at halftime behind Watson's 15 points and Charles' 12.
How I got married, became born again in prison – Kemi Olunloyo
Nigeria’s controversial US trained journalist, Kemi Olunloyo, has revealed how she got married in prison. Kemi was recently released from a Port Harcourt prison after spending 81 days in detention. Recall that the daughter of former governor of Oyo State, Victor Omololu Olunloyo, was remanded in prison for purportedly publishing materials believed to have defamed …
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Acciari (upper body) will suit up for Monday's Game 3 against Ottawa.
The former Providence College Friar will be making his postseason debut in Boston with the series knotted at one game apiece, and is projected to play on a line with Dominic Moore and Riley Nash. Acciari skated in 29 games with Boston this season, with his most effective stretch coming in the 10 games he played prior to being injured. He scored just two goals and three points during this span, but dished out 36 hits, with 30 of those coming in seven home games. Don't expect Acciari to make a big difference on the scoreboard himself, but his return improves the Bruins' forward group as a whole.
Imran’s birthday celebrated
LAHORE :Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf local chapters celebrated birthday of party Chairman Imran Khan who turned 65 on October 5. The cake cutting ceremonies were held at different locations of Lahore on Friday which were addressed by PTI Punjab former President Ejaz Chaudhry and others who prayed for long life and health of their leader and for the prosperity of Pakistan.
Rourkela: A forest guard was trampled to death by a wild elephant here on Saturday. The deceased was identified as Pati Dheer.
The incident occurred at Gudachhapal village near the Kuanrmunda Range of the Rourkela Forest Division where Pati along with other forest staffs was trying to drive away a herd of elephants that strayed into the village.
While four wild pachyderms went away, one remained in the village. As night advanced, the forest officials were unaware of the presence of the elephant, which crushed Pati to death.
Sources said that the five elephants have killed at least 12 persons in the past three years in the Kacharu area, 5 km from Kuanrmunda. Last month itself, three people were killed in the elephant attacks in the area.
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American Legion Auxiliary presents check to Johns Hopkins All Children's: The American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 14, St. Petersburg presented a $3,600 check to Samantha D'Agostino for the Special Baby Milk fund at John Hopkins All Children's Hospital. The funds were raised at two different events held at Post 14, 1520 Fourth St. N. Six handmade baby blankets were also donated.
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BANGKOK (AP) — Activists and a lawmaker in northern Myanmar say government air strikes and shelling of ethnic Kachin rebels have killed five civilians and wounded more than a dozen others since Saturday. The government offensive has also trapped more than 3,000 other civilians, miners of amber and their families, in mineral-rich Kachin state.
Regional lawmaker La Seng said the injuries included several civilians being treated at a hospital in Kachin state's Tanai township. Local religious leader Je Di, a Baptist minister, said the miners were kept from fleeing to safer areas by military checkpoints blocking the roads out.
The Kachin Independence Army, along with about a dozen other armed ethnic groups, has been fighting for greater autonomy from the central government.
About South Shields Carers Meeting
The peer support group gives people the opportunity to meet with others who understand some of what they are going through. Run by a facilitator, the sessions offer a chance to ask questions, get information and share experiences in a safe and supportive environment.
Miami Heat guard Dion Waiters reflects on the 2016-17 and how the players were able to bond, starting from training camp.
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Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone has the 'Most Followed Account' and cricket star Virat Kohli has got the 'Most Engaged Account' on Instagram, according to the Instagram Awards which have been announced for the first time in India. Alia also got a 'milestone plaque' with Shraddha Kapoor in recognition for building a community of 20 million followers.
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OTTAWA – The federal government has reached a deal with the provinces and territories on the revenue sharing of the legalized marijuana excise tax, CTV News has learned.
It is expected it will soon be announced that the provinces and territories will get somewhere between 70 and 80 per cent of the revenue, up from the initial federal offer to split the money 50-50.
Finance Minister Bill Morneau is meeting with his provincial and territorial counterparts in Ottawa Monday to discuss the details of the federal excise tax on recreational marijuana.
The initial offer to split the funds evenly did not go over well, with the provinces and territories arguing that they will be bearing the brunt of most up-front costs of getting a legal regime in place by July 2018.
The federal government proposed the excise tax be 10 per cent of the final retail price, or $1 per gram, whichever amounted to more money.
With files from CTV News’ Michel Boyer
(Photos) Presidential Aspirant, Kingsley Moghalu Meets Alake Of Egbaland
Presidential aspirant, Dr Kingsley Moghalu today paid a courtesy call on the Alake of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo III at his Ake Palace in Abeokuta. Moghalu, a former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, posted photos of the encounter on his Twitter handle on Tuesday morning. He tweeted, “Embracing words of wisdom […]
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NEW YORK (Reuters) - The New York Federal Reserve on Friday reduced its estimates on U.S. gross domestic product growth for the fourth quarter of 2017 and first quarter of 2018 after December data on domestic retail sales.
The regional central bank's "Nowcast" model calculated the U.S. economy was expanding at an annualized pace of 3.88 percent in the fourth quarter, slower than the 3.97 percent rate calculated a week ago.
The New York Fed said its latest tracking estimate on GDP growth for the first three months of 2018 showed a 3.21 percent growth rate, weaker than the 3.45 percent from a week earlier.
(Reporting by Richard Leong; Editing by Susan Thomas)
"Grey's Anatomy" creator Shonda Rhimes is taking her Shondaland production house away from Walt Disney Co's ABC network to Netflix Inc to produce new content, the video streaming company said on Sunday.
Rhimes's move to Netflix comes a week after Disney, the world's largest entertainment company, announced plans to launch its own streaming service and pull Disney and Pixar films from Netflix, starting with releases in 2019.
Rhimes is signing Shondaland to Netflix in a multi-year contract. Betsy Beers, Rhimes's producing partner at Shondaland, is also moving to Netflix.
Netflix said "Grey's Anatomy," "Scandal" and "How to Get Away with Murder" - ABC shows created under the Shondaland banner - will continue to air in the U.S. on ABC.
Netflix has been spending billions of dollars on content to win new subscribers in a quest to become the world's top movie and TV streaming service.
Baku. 17 January. REPORT.AZ/ 42.727 mln tons of oil was transported via Azerbaijan's main oil pipelines last year.
Report informs citing the State Statistical Committee (SSC), 79% of transportation was carried out via the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan (BTC) oil export pipeline.
Last year, the volume of transportation via main oil pipelines was 3% less than in 2016.
During reporting period, 33,755 million tons of oil transported via this pipeline, which is 0.52% less than in the previous year. Last year, 6,432,400 tons of transit oil were transported via the BTC pipeline, which is 36% more than in 2016.
SPARTANBURG Co., S.C. (WSPA) — Technology has advanced and so has the way children are taught in school.
Spartanburg School District One is making sure all children have equal access to learning materials.
The school district has launched a new tech initiative to ensure students learn at school and home with “jet packs” that students can take with them to access WiFi anywhere.
Students can check out a jet pack for a week from the school library so they access the Internet from home. It also tells the students what school assignments are due.
The school district says it will track data to see the impact of technology on students as the program continues.
ISTANBUL—Istanbul’s Aras Publishers recently announced the publication of Harput, the third volume in Turkish translation from the UCLA Conference series on Historic Armenian Cities and Provinces, organized by Professor Richard G. Hovannisian between 1997 and 2009.
The original English-language volume is titled Armenian Tsopk/Kharpert, consisting of 15 chapters on various aspects of the region’s history from antiquity to the years of genocide and final expulsions to 1930.
Volumes previously published in Turkish by Aras include Van and Bitlis ve Mus, and the publishers have announced their intent to translate successively all 14 volume in the series for the Turkish-reading public.
“I am deeply gratified that the 14 volumes growing out of the UCLA conference and published in English under my editorship by Mazda Publishers in the United States are now being made available in Turkish by Aras Publishers in Istanbul. I regard this as a significant and hopefully positive development, Hovannisian noted.
BERLIN (AP) — Scores of train and subway lines in northern Germany are still out of service after high winds knocked trees and branches onto tracks.
Crews were working Friday to clear debris after overnight wind storm that killed at least seven people.
Berlin's main zoo scrambled to get its animals into shelter as the storm approached, but wasn't able to corral 80 flamingoes into their stalls in time. It said Friday that 18 of the birds were killed by falling branches.
In the capital, parts of the subway system were still shut down and many railway routes, like from Berlin to Hamburg, remained impassable.
In the northeastern state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, some 35,000 people lost power overnight and by Friday morning some 10,000 people were still waiting for it to be restored.
Live updates: State of emergency, three houses destroyed as Port Hills fire rages
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE
The below listed vehicles will be offered for sale by LGM Co. Inc. at The Greater Cleveland Auto Auction, 5801 Engle Road, Cleveland, Ohio at 10:00 A.M. on June 30, 2017.
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By virtue of security interest, the above vehicles will be offered for sale. Seller reserves the right to withdraw vehicle from sale if adequate bids are not received. Vehicles are sold as is. Terms, cash and bank-certified funds.
Jun15, 2017
H.B. Fuller Co. recently reported financial results for the first quarter that ended March 4, 2017. Net income for the first quarter of 2017 was $14.8 million, vs. net income of $18.9 million in last year’s first quarter.
Net revenue for the first quarter of 2017 was $503.3 million, up 6.1% vs. the first quarter of 2016. Higher volume and acquisitions reportedly had a positive impact on net revenue growth offset by negative mix and negative foreign currency translation. Constant currency revenue grew by 9.6% year over year. Organic revenue, defined as constant currency revenue, less the impact from acquisitions, was up 6%.
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Top 5 News that Sticks for April 9-15
1. H.B. Fuller First Quarter 2017 Revenue Rises 6%
2. Epoxy Curing Agents Market Worth $5 Billion by 2022
3. PPG Reiterates Invitation to AkzoNobel to Discuss Merger
4. U.S. Chemical Production Growth Steady in February
5. Global Polyurethane Market to Reach $105 Billion by 2025
Eric Trump defended his father’s frequent rounds of golf in an interview with the Irish Independent saying the sport was a tool for the president to conduct diplomacy.
Said Trump: “You can sit with somebody in a golf cart where there might be cultural differences and language barriers and have a good time and build a friendship in a way that you could never do sitting across an office table from someone.”
Danny Drinkwater could be heading for a Chelsea exit soon
The 28-year-old has had a frustrating first year at the Blues and it is now likely that he will leave.
He signed for £35m on deadline day last summer but has made just five Premier League starts.
With Antonio Conte on the verge of the sack, the ex-Leicester star was ready to make another go at things but the Chelsea board have taken a decision.
According to the Telegraph, they are looking to recoup much of what they spent on the midfielder by pricing him at £30m.
It seems an inflated fee considering his importance to the squad is as a bit-part role at best.
Hemlines aren’t the only thing getting shorter for warmer weather; we’re talking hairlines. From lob to bob, Emma Roberts just debuted her shortest look yet, and we’re totally here for it.
The “American Horror Story” actress has always been fond of her strands sitting above the shoulders, but now they dangle just below her ears, making her the chicest non-Parisian Parisian in America.
Last night, hairstylist Chris McMillan, showed off his handy work on Instagram, posting three photos of Roberts’ new look. He aptly captioned every photo with the hashtag #thenewshort, and if this style becomes all the rage, we won’t be complaining.
We didn’t think it was possible for Roberts to look even more sophisticated and cool, but we’ve obviously just been proved wrong. We’re keeping our eye out for this hairstyle to be gracing more celebs’ heads.
April 3 China Best Group Holding Ltd-
* Resignation Of Chairman And Executive Director And Chairman Of Executive Committee
* Tan Xiangdong has resigned as chairman of board and executive director of company
* Tan will also cease to be chairman of executive committee of company Source text (bit.ly/2nz58fi) Further company coverage:
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) – The San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus’ Lavender Pen Tour is coming to Knoxville next week.
The chorus is kicking off its 40th season with a seven day tour, wherein they will visit cities and small towns in five Southern states to share their mission of community, activism and compassion. They say they hope the music will encourage LGBTQ individuals and allies to come together, provoke conversation and action around civil liberties for all, while at the same time raising money for local LGBTQ organizations.
The Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir is also taking part in the concert.
The Knoxville groups that will benefit from the concert include Knoxville Gay Men’s Chorus, Positively Living and PFLAG Oak Ridge.
The concert is Wednesday, October 11, at 8 p.m. at the Knoxville Civic Auditorium. Click here to buy tickets.
Some 400 people protested Wednesday outside Montenegro's parliament ahead of a vote to lift the immunity of two pro-Russian opposition MPs allegedly involved in a foiled coup last October.
The authorities have accused the alleged coup plotters, including DF leaders, of seeking to seize parliament and assassinate former premier Milo Djukanovic on the day of the October 16 elections.
The DF, which has 18 MPs in the 81-seat parliament, is a fierce opponent of Montenegro's bid to join NATO and has been behind violent protests against the nation's proposed membership of the alliance.
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This 2008 file photo shows unhatched loggerhead sea turtle eggs on Folly Beach. Nesting this year is on pace for another banner season.
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Did 3 Doors Down steal/borrow a lyric from Pink Floyd? In the song Kryptonite by 3 Doors Down, they mention “Dark Side Of The Moon” several times. What other songs have “borrowed” lyrics?
Kryptonite was today’s 11 O’Clock Acoustic Cut. Check out the official video.
Federal regulators have fined UPS $73,800 for safety violations at the company’s airplane hangar in Louisville.
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The Courier-Journal (http://cjky.it/2ivul8E ) reports the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration cited the company in October after the violations were found during an inspection. One involved an open-sided platform without proper safety railings. The other violation was related to workplace sanitation conditions.
UPS spokesman Mike Mangeot says in a statement that the company addressed the concerns immediately after they occurred.
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Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin today gave the order for a partial withdrawal of Russian troops from Syria during a visit to the country’s airbase there, news agencies reported.
“I order the defence minister and the chief of general staff to start withdrawing the Russian group of troops to their permanent bases,” Putin said as he visited Hmeimim airbase, RIA Novosti news agency reported.
“I have taken a decision: a significant part of the Russian troop contingent located in Syria is returning home to Russia.” (PTI)
After months of misfortune and mockery, Theresa May believed she finally had something to shout about. In the Commons she made a speech about the arrangement she’d struck with the EU.
“This is good news for people who voted Leave,” said the Prime Minister, with quiet pride. “They were worried that we were so bogged down in tortuous negotiations, it was never going to happen!”
The only trouble is, of course: it hasn’t happened, if by “it” we mean the thing that Leave voters actually voted for. All that’s happened, as far as the Brexit negotiations are concerned, is that we’ve reached the end of the ominously named “Phase One” – a milestone we were scheduled to pass two months ago. It does feel somewhat premature, therefore, to pat oneself on the back, and announce that one’s doubters have been proven wrong. It’s a bit like clearing the first hurdle in the Olympic 400m final, then stopping,...
Skip Bayless would prefer his team’s fortunes rest in Tom Brady’s hands when any game is on the line.
The “Undisputed” host on Friday doubled down on his recent claim that Brady is the most clutch athlete in sports with a lengthy, impassioned argument with co-host Shannon Sharpe. A debate over whether Brady is more clutch than NBA legend Michael Jordan is raging ahead of Super Bowl LII, and Bayless is leading the charge for the New England Patriots quarterback.
Brady will try to win his sixth Super Bowl on Sunday in Minneapolis, Minn., when the Patriots take on the Philadelhia Eagles.
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April 10Jiangxi Fushine Pharmaceutical Co Ltd :
* Sees Q1 FY 2017 net profit to increase by 30 percent to 50 percent, or to be 47.9 million yuan to 55.3 million yuan
* Says Q1 FY 2016 net profit was 36.9 million yuan
* The reason for the forecast is increased sales revenue of main products
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/i9VJTG
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
Agriculture is the lifeblood of the Midwest, so it’s only fitting that so many KC metro restaurants have embraced the farm-to-table movement. By serving up local produce and meat, these restaurants are keeping their menus fresh, seasonal and sustainable.
Whether you’re a budding locavore or just looking for a true taste of the region, eating local is a fantastic way to choose foods that are lower in preservatives, fresher and better for you. Plus, eating seasonal foods is a great way to try new things and expand your palate.
The full article is available at MyHealthKC.com, your resource for living well in Kansas City. Backed by the experts at Shawnee Mission Health, MyHealthKC.com helps you explore local recipes, guides, wellness events and more to support your daily health journey.
Thank you for visiting our website. Since you landed on this page you are looking for the solutions to Washington Post June 15th 2017 Crossword and you are in luck! We have just updated our site with the latest answers so without wasting time, scroll down and find the clue that you are looking for.
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Where Will Your Kid Go to School?
There is discussion on changing the boundary lines in the Jefferson City School District. Superintendent Dr. Larry Linthicum appeared on KWOS Open Air to discuss the issues involved with East Elementary.
The following slide deck was published by Union Pacific Corporation in conjunction with this event.
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As a gang of white supremacists was beating him bloody, De’Andre Harris thought he might not survive and wondered why police were not rushing to defend him.
A few moments before, the 20-year-old Charlottesville resident and four friends, all of them African Americans, were screaming curses at white nationalists marching along Market Street in downtown Charlottesville on Saturday and carrying neo-Nazi flags and yelling racial slurs.
The verbal confrontation soon turned ugly.
As Harris recounted in an interview Sunday, he suddenly found himself fighting as many as five of the marchers.
Read the full story on LATimes.com.
Earlier in a parking garage in #Charlottesville – white supremacists beat this black kid w/poles. [Photo for by @zdroberts @NationofChange] pic.twitter.com/LLPBPjb8si — Zach D Roberts (@zdroberts) August 12, 2017
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There's no sign of the cold weather going away just yet as The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for ice until tomorrow (Tuesday, March 19).
Forecasters predict temperatures could drop to minus 6 during the night, with the weather turning cloudy and colder as evening sets in.
There are likely to be wintry showers during the night as well as a widespread frost, with a yellow weather alert in place from 7pm tonight and 9am tomorrow.
But there's good news as the majority of Tuesday is set to be full of sunshine, although still chilly, with a maximum temperature of 8°C.
As for Wednesday, it will start off dry but rain is expected in spells throughout the rest of the week.
President Trump’s decision to end Obamacare’s contraceptive mandate was based on his belief in First Amendment protection of religious freedom, the White House said Friday.
“This is a president who supports the first amendment, who supports the freedom of religion. I don’t know why that should be an issue,” said White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders.
The health care rule had forced faith-based organizations and business owned by people of faith to cover the cost of birth control in employee heath care plans or go through a laborious process to get an exemption.
The Trump administration nixed the requirement Friday.
She said the critics of the move, such as the American Civil Liberties Union, should direct their opposition toward the U.S. Constitution.
“If people don’t like what the constitution says, they should talk to Congress about changing it,” she said.
Toasted Cheese is happy to announce the winners of the 2017 A Midsummer Tale Narrative Writing Contest.
1st: “The Formula for Skipping Stones” by LS Bassen
2nd: “A Pot of Tea” by Vanessa Levin-Pompetzki
3rd: “I Ask You for a Cigarette” by SK Elliot
Honorable Mention: “Summer of Love” by Gretchen Rose
Congratulations!
First place will receive a $35 Amazon gift card and second place a $10 Amazon gift card. The first, second, and third place stories will appear in the September issue of Toasted Cheese.
Kudos to everyone who entered! We received nearly 50 entries this year and enjoyed reading your creative takes on the theme. We hope you’ll join us for A Midsummer Tale again in 2018 and that you’ll pass the contest info along to your writing friends! Next summer’s theme will be announced April 1, 2018.
Our next contest is the fall Three Cheers and a Tiger writing contest, which runs the weekend of September 22-24.
Tom Clark, who retired March 31 after 14 years at the helm of the Metropolitan Denver Economic Development Corp., also served in similar roles in Fort Collins and Boulder. He'll be replaced at MDEDC by J.J. Ament, current chair of the Colorado Economic Development Commission, a panel on which Clark now will serve.
Start the conversation, or Read more at The Boulder County Business Report.
Full of creatives who are experts at their craft, it’s an indie craft fair is the Midwest’s celebration of the handmade movement. Founded in 2011, The Strawberry Swing has become a Kansas City tradition. Katie Mabry van Dieren, Curator of the Strawberry Swing, gives us a preview of the goodies they will have at the Greater Kansas City Home Show.
ALBANY, N.Y. >> These New York lotteries were drawn Sunday:
Numbers Midday
8-8-2, Lucky Sum: 18
(eight, eight, two; Lucky Sum: eighteen)
Win 4 Midday
3-8-9-1, Lucky Sum: 21
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(three, eight, nine, one; Lucky Sum: twenty-one)
Numbers Evening
4-9-9, Lucky Sum: 22
(four, nine, nine; Lucky Sum: twenty-two)
Win 4 Evening
7-6-8-9, Lucky Sum: 30
(seven, six, eight, nine; Lucky Sum: thirty)
Take 5
11-16-21-38-39
(eleven, sixteen, twenty-one, thirty-eight, thirty-nine)
Pick 10
03-05-06-07-13-14-15-17-21-32-33-35-39-40-42-57-65-70-72-80
(three, five, six, seven, thirteen, fourteen, fifteen, seventeen, twenty-one, thirty-two, thirty-three, thirty-five, thirty-nine, forty, forty-two, fifty-seven, sixty-five, seventy, seventy-two, eighty)
Mega Millions
Estimated jackpot: $377 million
Powerball
Estimated jackpot: $40 million
March 30 (Reuters) -
* Filament - received $15 million in new venture financing, bringing its total funding to $21.8 million
* Filament - new round was led by verizon ventures and bullpen capital
* Filament - proceeds from round will be used to scale hardware manufacturing
* Filament- director Patrick Walsh, who led investment for Intel Capital, is joining Filament's board of directors with the transaction
* Filament-New investors include Intel Capital, Jetblue Technology Ventures, CME Ventures, Flex Technology Accelerator Program Lab Ix, Backstage Capital Source text for Eikon:
Acting Chief Executive Matthew Cheung said the rule of law is the cornerstone of Hong Kong and foreign politicians may not understand the city’s situation.
He was responding to reporters’ questions today regarding the nomination of activists Joshua Wong, Nathan Law and Alex Chow by some members of the US Congress for the Nobel Peace Prize.
The trio had taken part in the Occupy Movement in 2014.
Mr Cheung said the foreign politicians may not understand the actual situation in Hong Kong or could have their own motives.
He added the rule of law is the cornerstone of Hong Kong and the Occupy Movement was unlawful.
Baseball bats and brass knuckles were used in the June 6 break-in and fight that sent a woman to the emergency room, according to Lt.
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New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) In an obvious attack on cow vigilantes, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said violence in the name of one's values was unacceptable.
"Violence in the name of one's belief is not something to be happy about. It will not be accepted in India. India is about peace, unity and amity. Casteism and communalism will not help us," he said in his Independence Day speech from the Red Fort here.
Modi added: "The poison of casteism and communalism can never be beneficial for our nation and should not be endorsed."
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MIRPURKHAS - Two bike riders were seriously injured when their bike collided with a truck near Mirpurkhas toll plaza at Mirpurkhas-Hyderabad road on Tuesday.
Abdul Waheed and Arib Brohi resident of Phulaili were coming to Mirpurkhas on their bike that their bike was hit by a truck near Toll plaza Mirpurkhas. As a result both sustained serious injuries rushed to emergency of civil hospital where they were provided first aid.
Later, Abdul Waheed was referred for the LMUH Hyderabad due to his serious condition. Police have impounded the involved truck while its driver managed to flee from the spot.
However no case of the incident was lodged with concerned police station till filing of the news.
by Tim Church
BRANSON, Mo. – Fishing League Worldwide is excited to announce its Bass Fishing League Ozark Division Opener is being held on Saturday, February 25th, on Table Rock Lake in Branson.
FLW Communication Specialist Brian Johnson shares they expect up to 400 boaters and co-anglers to be competing during this one day tournament.
Johnson adds FLW likes to reward its top anglers on the lake and they are real proud of the payouts for this tournament:
Johnson says the current roster still has a handful of spots open for this tournament and local anglers are encouraged to register. The tournament is being held at the Table Rock Lake State Park Marina in Branson. Take is off begins at 7 a.m. and weigh-in will be at 3 p.m.
More information on the tournament and how to register can be found here.
In recent years, the U.S. national anthem has been up for debate due to protests from athletes on social issues.
But no matter what you think of the demonstrations, a great singer could have you standing, jumping for joy or just plain catching the spirit.
With the Super Bowl coming up on Sunday, many folks are anticipating Pink‘s take on “The Star-Spangled Banner.” She has a lot to live up to.
Some of the greatest singers of our generation have brought new life to the song and a creative approach could cement your name in history.
Swipe through to watch our top picks for the well known song, and let us know if you agree on Twitter and Facebook!
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Jazz Unlimited for October 8, 2017 will feature “The Music of Mal Waldron.” Pianist Mal Waldron was one of the great accompanists in jazz, playing with nearly everyone during his over 50-year career, including Billie Holiday, Charles Mingus, Teo Macero, Steve Lacy, John Coltrane, Eric Dolphy, Terence Blanchard & Donald Harrison, Abbey Lincoln, David Murray, Judy Niemack and Anthony Braxton. He composed over 400 tunes and we will hear two of these played by our own Hard Bop Heritage group and Dizzy Gillespie. He also composed music scores for at least four films.
The Slide Show has my photographs of some of the artists heard on this show.
This video is by Mal Waldron (p) Jackie McLean (as) Herbie Lewis (b) and Eddie Moore (d) playing Waldron's song "Left Alone" in Tokyo in 1986.
Click through to see what the tallest buildings in the Houston and what they looked like when being built Wells Fargo Plaza Wells Fargo Plaza On Thursday morning, nearly 400 birds were found dead outside an office building after the flock apparently became disoriented and crashed into the skyscraper. CBS News reports that office workers found 395 dead birds outside the American National Insurance building in Galveston, Texas, when they arrived at work.
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Wise (concussion) does not appear on the injury report ahead of Super Bowl LII.
Wise has evidently cleared concussion protocol after being a full participant in practice both Thursday and Friday. There's been no indication he'll be under any sort of snap restriction Sunday.
Never say you have done your best if you can afford extra.
By: Julius Gane
Bay Area News Group state capitol writer Katy Murphy talks about why the campaign for California to leave the U.S. fizzled as well as key bills going through the state Legislature, such as sanctuary state and bail reform. The live video chat begins at noon Tuesday.
You can also click here to ask questions before the broadcast and we may read them on the air.
Major League Baseball announced Friday that it found no evidence the Arizona Diamondbacks used a smartwatch to steal signs from the Rockies in Wednesday’s wild-card game at Chase Field.
MLB said it “forensically examined” the Apple Watch and cellphone of Ariel Prieto, and interviewed the D-Backs coach and interpreter. Investigators concluded that neither item was used for any “baseball-related communication” during the D-Backs’ 11-8 win over Colorado.
DETROIT, March 31 Ford Motor Co chief executive Mark Fields' salary, bonus and stock awards rose 8 percent to around $18.8 million in 2016, a year in which the company's full-year pre-tax profit dipped slightly from the previous year's record high, the company said on Friday.
Including pensions and perks, Fields made $22.1 million, up nearly 19 percent from $18.6 million. His pension award nearly $2 million higher in 2016 than in the previous year. (Reporting By Nick Carey; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
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Crowds turned out in force for the first four star Severn Bore of the year which washed up through Gloucestershire.
Surfers rode the tidal wave in the lower reaches of the River Severn at Newnham, and dozens of people turned out to watch it at Minsterworth.
No five star bores are forecast for this year so today's was one of the highest of the year - a 10 metre high tide and lower river level than for three star bores last month made for an impressive wave.
It passed Newnham just after 8am, the Severn Bore pub at Minsterworth an hour later, at around 9.25pm at Stonebench near Hardwicke and Over bridge by 9.45am before petering out at Maisemore weir.
The next four star bores in the day time are expected on Saturday and Sunday, March 3 and 4, when much bigger crowds are expected to watch them.
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A top back to school sale now soles a dilemma many parents face. Our deal guy Matt Granite has the solution and a drop test.
An Ohio man says he was trying to set a good example for his children when he turned in $14,000 he found on the side of the road.
Police log: Philly police find 2 girls, 1 still missing Police found two out of three girls who were reported missing earlier this month. Check out this story on publicopiniononline.com: http://ponews.co/2oPSHin Kaira Watkins, 16, and Jy-Yawney Ferguson, 13, were found by the Philadelphia Police Department, according to a news release from Chambersburg Police.
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French President, Emmanuel Macron was in Nigeria yesterday to witness the signing of new deal with the country at the state house Abuja before he made his way to the New Afrika Shrine in Lagos.
During his speech, the French President said he never expected to return to Nigeria under these circumstances almost 17 years after his first stay in the country.
In his words, ‘It’s very emotional for me to come back to Nigeria 17 years after my stay. I didn’t imagine I’d be back in these conditions. Democracy is never written in advance. I’m probably a good example of that’.
Speaking about the shrine and why he chose to visit, he said, ‘the Shrine is an iconic cultural hub. And I say with a lot of humility that I recognize the importance of African culture’.
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It’s very emotional for me to come back to Nigeria 17 years after my stay. I didn’t imagine I’d be back in these conditions. pic.twitter.com/HNlorCiwqA — Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) July 3, 2018
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May 3 Britain's Mitie said on Wednesday it expected to writedown 40 million to 50 million pounds ($52 million to $64 million) and might restate its accounts for the year to March 2016 after an accounting review.
The provider of pest control, property cleaning and security services said its auditor KMPG had found the way it booked work-in-progress and recorded costs relating to contracts was less conservative than others in the market.
Mitie said it would also begin talks with its lenders to change its banking arrangement as it expected to have only limited headroom as of March 31 under its current contract.
The company undertook a review of its books after a difficult year, where uncertainty following the Brexit vote compounded pressure on the firm that has faced higher costs. It issued three profit warnings and overhauled its management. ($1 = 0.7754 pounds) (Reporting by Esha Vaish in Bengaluru; Editing by Edmund Blair)
LACOMBE, La. (AP) — Weather permitting, federal crews will begin burning a small part of a national wildlife refuge north of New Orleans on Tuesday to kill invasive plants.
The US Fish and Wildlife Service says it plans to burn about 60 acres (24 hectares) of marsh in the Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge , starting Tuesday.
Burning the invasive plants will let native marsh grasses return.
The refuge covers 18,000 acres (nearly 7,300 hectares) of forests, marshes and wetlands on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain (PONCH-uh-train).
A news release says signs have been posted along roads bordering the area where the prescribed burn is planned.
It says people may see smoke coming off the refuge, but effects on the general public are expected to be minimal.
Feb 13 ICU Medical Inc :
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Ah, finals. It’s that time of year when assholes repeat the phrase “it’s that time of year” to justify how unpleasant they are to be around.
But finals season doesn’t have to be so cripplingly sad and distressful. Haha, just kidding. It does. Which is why I took the liberty of carefully selecting songs that will help you forget you’re a prisoner to the post secondary system, and also to remind you that you’re doing this to yourself and you paid for it. So, take a break from finally peeling the plastic off your textbooks, kick back, put this playlist on, and admit to yourself that you’re probably going to fail STATS.
Pursuant to regulation 29,33 and 47 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 please be informed that the next board meeting of the Company will be held on Thursday 27th Day of April, 2017 at the registered office of the Company to consider, inter alia, the following:- 1. The Audited annual account for the quarter / year ended on Mar 30, 2017; 2. To consider recommendation of final dividend, if any; and 3. Any other item with the permission of the board. Further, the trading window in respect of the same remain closed from April 19, 2017 and shall reopen only 48 hours after announcement of the results of the Company.Source : BSE
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EAST STROUDSBURG, Pa. -- Dozens of teachers, parents, and students in the Poconos rallied for a new teachers contract.
A crowd formed outside the East Stroudsburg School District's administration building Monday evening.
The teachers union says it has been in negotiations with school officials for the past two years with no new contract agreement.
"Most contracts now boil down to the money issues, your healthcare and your salary. I think our proposals over the past two years--we've offered very significant health care concessions in our view--and basically, what we're asking for is a cost of living increase," said Joe Formica, East Stroudsburg Education Association.
Teachers in East Stroudsburg say they don't want to have to resort to a work stoppage, but they say two years without a contract is "demoralizing."
A celebration of life vigil is scheduled to remember Westwood High School student Ellis Hawkins.
The vigil will be in the Westwood High School Parking Lot in Blythewood starting at 5 p.m.
The 11th grader played on the school's football and basketball teams.
He died from injuries suffered in a car crash on March 30. The two-car crash happened on Wilson Boulevard near Fulmer Road in Blythewood.
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Universal basic income. It’s an idea that’s having a moment, the notion that everyone (yes, everyone) should just get a basic income from government every month – not a lot but enough to cover expenses and live frugally.
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Host Jimmy Fallon celebrates his return to 'Saturday Night Live' with guitarist Nile Rodgers of Westport with a triumphant live version of 'Let's Dance.' WESTPORT, Conn.
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Best Places To Picnic In SeattleAs we all know, one day in Seattle can be sunny and the next, the rain will return, so you have to take advantage of the nice weather when you can. And while some may make plans for a picnic weeks in advance, many of us come up with the idea on the spur of the moment.
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A dump truck that got tangled in some electrical wires caused a short power outage in downtown Hazleton Wednesday afternoon, PPL said.
PPL’s Outage Center said the power interruption occurred south of Broad Street from South Poplar Street to West Green Street in Hazleton.
Jessica Baker, a spokesperson for PPL Electric Utilities, said the outage lasted from 10:58 a.m to 11:29 a.m.
“Initially, there were 1,363 customers without power,” Baker said. “Thanks to our Smart Grid technology, we restored 710 within four minutes, and the other 683 customers by 11:29 a.m.”
At least one person was stuck in an elevator in the CAN DO Renaissance Center in downtown Hazleton and several traffic signals along Broad Street were out. Fire police were called to direct traffic.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Music streaming company Pandora Media Inc named Roger Lynch as chief executive on Monday, replacing interim CEO Naveen Chopra who will continue as the chief financial officer.
Lynch previously worked as the founding CEO of Sling TV, Dish Network Corp's online streaming service.
Pandora shares were up 4.5 percent at $8.45 in after market trading.
The company had faced a management reshuffle in June after Sirius XM Holdings Inc, controlled by media mogul John Malone's Liberty Media Corp, said it would invest $480 million, get three board seats and the right to pick the chairman.
Following the Sirius XM announcement Pandora's co-founder Tim Westergren stepped down as chief executive and board member.
Pandora on Monday also appointed Michael Lynton, chairman of Snap Inc to its board. (Reporting by Laharee Chatterjee; Editing by Shounak Dasgupta)
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(CNS) UPDATED: Police say they have located Ellice Martin (19), who lives on Cayman Brac but is visiting Grand Cayman. This morning the RCIPS asked for the public’s assistance in contacting Martin, as her family became concerned for her safety after she did not return when expected and they could not contact her. However, by Friday mid-afternoon, police said she had been located and spoken to.
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Nice! That should be very encouraging for him. He is still in critical condition at the hospital.
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Members of both the Democratic and Republican congressional baseball teams will wear Louisiana State University gear at Thursday’s annual Congressional Baseball Game in honor of House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R., La.), who was shot and injured in an attack on Wednesday.
Rep. Roger Marshall’s (R., Kan.) staff is organizing the gesture, the Hill reported.
The National Herald has been vigorously exposing the financial and organizational disarray in the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese for months. These urgent concerns reflect the reality that Greek Orthodoxy in America is in declineand that the Archdiocese has no plans for dealing with the fundamental demographics reshaping Greek America.I address this crisis from the perspective of a historian of Greek America, not as a congregant with an agenda.
Although there are numerous Greek secularists, Catholics, Protestants, and Jews, the backbone of Greek …
WINNIPEG — A group in New Zealand tipped police in Winnipeg to images of child sexual abuse being shared online from an address in the city.
Winnipeg’s internet child exploitation unit was notified Thursday that New Zealand police found several images of child sexual abuse shared in an online chat room by a man from an IP address located in the city.
The New Zealand police say the images were shared at the end of September.
Police executed a search warrant in the East Elmwood area of Winnipeg.
Iain Alexander Tod, who is 25, is facing several charges.
He has been taken into custody.
In the beginning …
April 18, 1997: WorldNetDaily.com was first registered as a domain name. Less than a month later, May 4, 1997, it launched as a website.
Several other names were considered, including DailyPlanet.com. “But I didn’t want anyone to think I had a Superman complex,” said co-founder Joseph Farah. “Besides, it was already taken.” The predecessor to WorldNetDaily – Farah’s first website – was actually called etruth.com. “But I wanted a name that would instantly get across that this new creation was ‘a daily newspaper online’ – a daily newspaper without the paper,” Farah added.
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What Should We Call Seattle’s New Hockey Team?
With the future renovations to Key Arena, Seattle is a possible expansion city for a new NHL team. So that got us thinking, “What should we call Seattle’s new hockey team?”
Our listeners came up with some great names. Take a listen here!
WASHINGTON May 3 The U.S. Navy has decided to delay by a year until fiscal year 2020 the awarding of a design and construction contract for a planned frigate, according to congressional testimony on Wednesday by two Navy rear admirals. (Reporting by Eric Beech)
April 6 Corridor Resources Inc-
* Corridor announces update regarding Anticosti joint venture
* Corridor, together with other partners of anticosti hydrocarbons l.p., have entered into negotiations with government of québec
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The NHL has announced the schedule for the opening games of the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.
The Winnipeg Jets will be in Nashville to face off against the Predators Friday April 27.
Puck drop is at 7 p.m. Winnipeg time (8 p.m. ET).
READ MORE: Winnipeg fans blocked from buying tickets to NHL playoff games in Nashville
Elsewhere in the league, the Pittsburgh Penguins are up against the Washington Capitals while the San Jose Sharks take on the Vegas Golden Knights.
Both of those matchups are scheduled for Thursday evening.
The Tampa Bay Lightning will face off against the winner of the Boston-Toronto series on Saturday.
The schedule for the rest of the conference semi-finals hasn’t been announced yet.
St. Cloud School District 742 Superintendent Willie Jett talked with me today about many school district topics including the ground breaking of the new Tech High School building, the progress of the early childhood building in Waite Park, what will become of the old Tech building, goals for the upcoming school year and challenges that the district faces. Jett indicated to me that the school district has formed a task to determine what will become of the old Tech building. Jett says that the school won't likely maintain ownership of the current Tech High School property.
A Friday afternoon blood drive is underway in Albany.
It's happening at the Albany Board of Realtors office, which is on Lake Park Drive.
This will be going on until 6:00 tonight, so if you're an eligible donor, you're more than welcome to head on over there and donate.
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Pomona College Chan Gallery next Tuesday will showcase feminist artwork and art-making as part of Women’s History Month.
The event will host workshops taught by art majors Sara Arthur-Paratley, Cleo Berliner, Devon Horn, Sophie Morada and Michelle Qin, including hand weaving, clay pot making, sewing, zine making and origami, and is open to anyone interested in collaborative creation.
Participants are invited to showcase their creations in the salon at the Studio Art Building after the event, or to take them home. Refreshments, live music, and materials will be provided.
Tuesday’s event is being organized by art majors Sara Arthur-Paratley, Sophie Morada and Michelle Qin. It will take place from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, at the Salon, Room 219 at the Studio Art Hall, Chan Gallery Pomona College Art Department, 370 Columbia Ave. For more information, call 909-621-8079.
Pump prices for regular unleaded gasoline at self-serve outlets on P.E.I. will now range from 115 cpl to 116.2 cents per litre. New Year's revellers on P.E.I. woke up Sunday morning to a 5.5 cents per litre increase at the gas pumps.
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BRUSSELS — The chief of the European border and coast guard agency says migrant deaths in the Mediterranean on the Libya-to-Italy smuggling route have increased to a record level despite ever more rescue vessels trying to prevent mass drownings.
Frontex Executive Director Fabrice Leggeri said Wednesday "we face a kind of sad paradox" that as the international community increases efforts to send more rescue ships close to Libya, smuggling rings pack ever more people onto unseaworthy boats and push them out toward the open sea.
Paul George did a lot of talking between Game one and Game Two of the Pacers opening round series vs the Cavs.
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On Tuesday (AEDT) he let his game do most of the talking.
In the first quarter of Tuesday's game, George attacked the rim and threw down a sledgehammer in the face of a reluctant Tristan Thompson.
Thompson obviously saw what PG13 did to "Birdman" Andersen a couple years ago.
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Several north Alabama schools will be delayed Tuesday due to damages caused by severe weather across north and central Alabama Monday night.
The storm brought baseball-sized hail, downed trees and damaged homes and businesses across the north-central part of the state Monday night.
Below are the schools delayed Tuesday morning to crews can cleanup the damages:
Lawrence County
President Trump’s re-election campaign released a new TV ad which criticizes the president’s “enemies” for not wanting him to succeed. The ad focuses on journalists and includes several Democratic lawmakers: Nancy Pelosi, Chuck Schumer and Elizabeth Warren.
CNN: “The Trump campaign did not respond Sunday to requests for more details on the ad, including when and where it will run and how much it cost.”
Taylor failed to catch his lone target in Sunday's 12-7 loss to the Cardinals.
Quarterback Marcus Mariota (knee) threw for 159 yards without a touchdown, so none of the Titans' pass catchers had a particularly successful outing. With fellow wideout Rishard Matthews (hamstring) back in the lineup for this one, Taylor was relegated to the No.4 wide receiver role behind Matthews, Corey Davis and Eric Decker. Taylor's value would remain minimal even if he leapfrogged one of the guys above him, as evidenced by his quiet outings during Matthews' absence.
One person was killed and two others were injured following a Sunday night crash in Person County.
The sword is thought to come from the time of the Warring States, which was a period of 250 years between 475 BC and 221BC which saw numerous fierce wars fought between the eight states of the Zhou Dynasty.
In a video published by China Radio International (CRI), the millennia-old weapon looks sharp and is still glistening as an archaeologist pulls it from its sheath.
Following a series of tests the artifact is likely to be put on display at a national museum.
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To the editor:
With the May 8 election fast approaching, Ohio is already being positioned for the 2020 presidential election. With Ohio being a key swing state again, and the presidency will once again go the way the state of Ohio goes, it is critical who we elect to serve the voters. That is why I am endorsing Patty Stein for the 13th District Republican central committeewoman.
Patty Stein will represent the voters; will maintain the current control of the Republican Party that has recently changed the leadership to Jane Timken as our new ORP chair. Patty Stein is the only woman who will support our current leadership.
Let’s keep the Republican Party out of the hands of people who only wish to use it for personal gain as a path to the White House. Vote this May for Patty Stein, and let’s keep Ohio moving forward.
David J. Moore
‘Little Libraries’ unveiled across Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. — Four new “Little Libraries” were unveiled Wednesday around Jackson.
They serve as an extension of the Jackson-Madison County Public Library.
You’ll notice each is decorated to complement its location. Art students at North Side High School submitted designs, which were chosen by Mayor Jerry Gist.
All are made from old newspaper dispensaries, welded and cleaned up by shop students at North Side.
One can be found at Malesus Park in south Jackson, allowing readers of all ages to borrow or drop off books.
Others are located downtown outside Grubb’s Grocery, Woodstock Bake Shop and RIFA.
“The citizens of Jackson are spread out all over the county, and it’s very important that we serve everyone, and that’s why we have them spread out from one end to the other,” Jackson-Madison County Public Library Director Dinah Harris said.
Library staff will make sure the Little Libraries are stocked.
HSBC FX Exec Said 'I Think We Got Away With It,' Jury Hears
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 10:39 PM EDT) -- Jurors in the trial of former HSBC foreign currency exchange executive Mark Johnson on Friday heard nearly 20 recorded phone calls surrounding a $3.5 billion forex deal that prosecutors say defrauded oil and gas developer Cairn Energy PLC, with Johnson saying at one point, “I think we got away with it.”
Prosecutors called their final witness to the stand, an agent for the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation’s Office of the Inspector General, and walked jurors through a trove of recorded calls involving Johnson, 51, co-defendant and...
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A resilient China, rising commodity prices and sturdy financial markets are offering a sunnier outlook for the global economy and helping dispel the gloom that has lingered since the Great Recession ended.
Fewer people are asking for a license to carry a gun in Illinois. “The State Journal Register” reported over the weekend that just under 33 thousand-people have applied for a concealed carry permit this year. That’s a far cry from the 104 thousand who applied back in 2014. Supporters say most of the people who want a concealed carry permit, already have one.
BLOOMSBURG, Pa. — A Bloomsburg University baseball player has been dismissed from the team for an offensive Twitter post about Little League World Series star Mo’ne Davis. The user account...
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court is keeping in place a revised map of Pennsylvania’s congressional districts, turning down a request from Republican leaders in the state Legislature.
The court’s order Monday declining to put on hold the revised map comes as incumbents and potential challengers are circulating petitions to get on the May primary ballot.
The court is declining to halt a series of decisions by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court that threw out a 2011 Republican-crafted map and established a new map of the state’s 18 districts.
Pennsylvania’s 2011 map is generally considered among the most gerrymandered in the nation, and Democrats hope new district lines will boost their chances of reclaiming majority control of the U.S. House.
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Alexander Zverev has promised a reporter from Yorkshire 'multiple questions' if he makes it to the final of the French Open after initially failing to understand what the journalist was asking him. After the initial exchange, Zverev went on to say, 'if they ever make a tournament there [Yorkshire] I'm definitely coming just because of that accent ... I love it'
Mourinho was furious with how his team performed during the 2-0 win against Brighton on Saturday.
The Portuguese manager ripped into his players in his post-match interview and said some were “scared” to be on the pitch.
However, the Manchester United boss held a squad meeting to discuss their problems in the aftermath of the FA Cup win.
And he reportedly delivered an “emotional address” where he made it clear that the players had to start respecting the shirt, club and history.
But that's exactly what you're going to get if you show up to Le Virtu on February 23 for their Pre-Columbian Medieval And Renaissance Dinner . See, owner Francis Cratil is a man who loves history.
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Besides some rain and thunder in northern MO this morning, the Kansas City Metro will remain pretty dry through Monday. There's another slight chance of isolated shower or storm during the afternoon. Cloudy skies during the morning will turn partly sunny by the afternoon. You'll notice warmer temperatures and more humidity as highs reach the middle 80s.
Illinois has been added to a list of 19 states impacted by a Salmonella outbreak linked to papayas. The Centers for Disease Control says as of Aug. 11, 2017, 141 people have been infected with strains of the disease traced back to papayas imported from Mexico.
The CDC says 32 more people who have gotten sick have been added to the investigation since Aug. 4th, including people in Illinois, Ohio and Texas. Illinois has two confirmed cases and two more reported in Iowa.
The CDC says 45 people have been hospitalized. One death was reported in New York City.
The CDC and the FDA are advising consumers not to eat Marodol papayas from the Carica de Campeche farm in Mexico.
Wages rose by most in 8 years in January as companies battle for workers
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A tea wholesale store based in the city of Makinohara, Shizuoka Prefecture, has developed a technology to ensure a tea stem floats vertically - an omen of good fortune widely believed by Japanese. Green tea bags from Fukuko, which are sold by Jorakuen, are gaining popularity, with sales increasing nearly tenfold in the last six years, attracting buying as a lucky item for a variety of events - from passing school entrance examinations to closing a business deal with customers.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Energy Transfer Partners LP:
* Says offering 54.0 million common units
* Energy Transfer Partners announces common unit offering
* Says ‍has commenced a public offering of 54 million common units representing limited partner interests​
* Says‍ ETP expects that offering will eliminate need for additional equity issuances through mid-2018​
* Says net proceeds from offering will be used by ETP to repay amounts outstanding under its revolving credit facilities Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
A man has been arrested after a woman was sexually assaulted on a bus in Sheffield.
The 49-year-old is being held over an incident in which a 19-year-old woman was assaulted as she travelled on an X1 service bus to Meadowhall on Saturday, August 26.
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - The Buffalo Sabres have signed Victor Olofsson to a two-year contract after he scored a Swedish Hockey League-leading 27 goals last season.
Olofsson was selected by the Sabres in the seventh round of the 2014 draft. The forward has spent the past three seasons in the SHL, collecting 50 goals and 49 assists in 150 regular-season games. Overall, Olofsson had 60 goals and 117 points in 200 games.
He is coming off a career-best season in which he finished with 43 points in 50 games during his second year with Frolunda HC.
The 22-year-old is listed at 5-foot-11 and 173 pounds.
The Sabres announced the agreement on Tuesday.
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Juventus have been watching Paulinho, a player considered to be the new Gabriel Jesus, but they won’t join the major bidding for him,
The Vasco da Gama winger is set to turn 18 in July, but is already seen as being a future star of Brazilian football.
He has been watched by a number of clubs, including Juventus, Manchester City, Borussia Dortmund, PSG and Bayern Munich.
Atletico Madrid have made a €15 million offer, trying to make the most of the fact that Vasco are struggling for money.
Yet the talk is that he could fetch as much as €30m, which is what Gabigol ended up going for to Inter, more or less.
He’s scored two goals in the current Carioca Championship, but the Bianconeri aren’t tempted to go in deep for him. Their usual technique is set to apply here: to sit and watch, to do a Rodrigo Bentancur, and try to find themselves a nifty deal if things take a turn for the best.
NEW YORK (AP) — The man convicted of killing 6-year-old Etan Patz (AY’-tahn PAYTS’) is set to learn his punishment in one of America’s most notorious missing-child cases.
Pedro Hernandez’s sentencing is set for Tuesday afternoon.
Etan disappeared in 1979 as he walked to his school bus stop in downtown Manhattan. He was among the first missing children pictured on milk cartons, and the anniversary of his May 25 disappearance became National Missing Children’s Day.
No trace of him has ever been found.
Hernandez worked at a convenience shop by the bus stop. Now 56, he wasn’t a suspect until police got a tip in 2012.
The Maple Shade, New Jersey, man then confessed. His lawyers say he’s mentally ill and his admissions were false. The attorneys have vowed to appeal.
LOS ANGELES — A man charged with swiping and taking off with Frances McDormand’s Oscar during an Academy Awards after-party is set to make his first appearance in court.
Terry Bryant is expected to be arraigned in a downtown Los Angeles courtroom on Wednesday.
Prosecutors on Tuesday charged Bryant with felony grand theft, a crime that could get him three years in prison.
The 47-year-old Bryant remains jailed on $20,000 bail. It’s not clear if he has hired an attorney who can comment.
Authorities say Bryant took McDormand’s best actress statuette Sunday night during the Governors Ball, the official post-Oscars party.
Associated Press video shows what appears to be Bryant walking out with the trophy and proudly holding it high.
A photographer followed Bryant and confronted him, and he was arrested.
LONDON, March 29 The head of global bonds at the world's largest asset manager BlackRock said on Wednesday that he remains invested in the British pound but has concerns over the timeline for Brexit negotiations.
British Prime Minister Theresa May will file formal Brexit divorce papers on Wednesday, starting a two year negotiation over the terms of divorce with the European Union.
"We are still positive on sterling but there are still...risks," Scott Thiel said at an event in London, adding that the possibility of a "hard" Brexit where there is no agreement had increased.
Thiel also said he likes the euro as an investment but has bought so-called put options on the single currency to protect against French election risk. (Reporting by Dhara Ranasinghe, Writing by Abhinav Ramnarayan; Editing by John Geddie)
Elizabeth Ramirez, 59, called police on Jan. 16 requesting assistance at the home of her mother, 80-year-old Bertha Hermosillo Gutierrez. Wochit
Former Secretary of State Rex Tillerson clearly has little regard for President Donald Trump. He needs to speak out. Evan Vucci AP
South African cement maker PPC says group revenue improved in the nine months to December 31 despite a lag in its home market. In Rwanda it grew volumes by 20 to 30 per cent and in Zimbabwe by 30 to 40 per cent. Joining CNBC Africa for more is Johan Claassen, PPC’s Interim CEO.
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Brief: Man attempts to assault Manual High School student near U of L
By Joseph Lyell —
LMPD has informed U of L that a student at duPont Manual High School was the victim of an attempted assault near campus on March 19.
The incident occured in the morning before school hours. The victim was grabbed from behind by a male, between the 3rd and 4th Street blocks on Lee Street while walking to the high school.
The victim pulled away from the attacker and ran to the school uninjured, but was unable to provide a physical description of the assailant.
U of L notified students of the incident through a Rave Alert, sent at 2:14 p.m. ULPD spokesperson Aaron Graham said the alert was sent as soon as U of L was made aware of the incident.
This article will be updated.
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Police in Florida are investigating an incident at a nightclub where a photographer said he was “sucker punched” by singer Chris Brown.
Tampa police spokesman Stephen Hegarty says 28-year-old Bennie Vines Jr. was hired by Aja Channelside to take photos during an event hosted by Brown.
Vines told officers that while he was snapping photos early Monday, Brown punched him. Brown was gone by the time officers arrived. Vines refused medical treatment and told officers he wants to prosecute because of a minor lip cut.
There’s cellphone video footage of the incident, though the club is dark and the action is difficult to make out. According to TMZ, Brown is wearing the red shirt, while the man in yellow is his bodyguard.
NEW YORK — A 19-year-old Canadian has pleaded guilty to terrorism related charges in the U.S.
The U.S. Justice Department says Abdulrahman El Bahnasawy was one of three people arrested in New York City in connection with an alleged Islamic State-inspired plot more than a year ago.
The plot was revealed Friday after the case was unsealed.
A justice department news release issued Friday says El Bahnasawy, who has been in custody since the FBI arrested him in May 2016, pleaded guilty to terrorism offences and is awaiting sentencing.
The release says El Bahnasawy is from Mississauga, Ont.
The other two accused are an American citizen and a citizen from the Philippines.
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St. Albans Police have charged a local man for exposing himself in the Food City Parking lot.
It happened Friday around 5:45 p.m. Authorities say 32-year-old Cory Abell of St. Albans allegedly parked next to a woman and masturbated. The victim later identified Abell to police.
He will appear in Franklin County Court Tuesday.
Carter Page, a foreign policy adviser to Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign, was the subject of a secret surveillance warrant. A controversial Republican memo made public Friday attacks the FBI’s basis for seeking permission to eavesdrop on Page. J. Scott Applewhite AP
Hathersage Players next production is a show which was voted best comedy of the year in 2016.
Nell Gwynn comprises a cast of 20 and a dog, merry dances and naughty songs accompanied by a band.
The production runs at Hathersage Memorial Hall from October 11 to 14.
Penned by Jessica Swale, the script contains strong language.
For tickets, call 01433 764064 or visit www.ticketsource.co.uk/hathersage players
ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — The Oakland Raiders have signed quarterback Garrett Gilbert to the practice squad ahead of their first playoff game in 14 years.
Agent Leigh Steinberg announced the move on his Twitter account Monday. Gilbert spent time on the Raiders practice squad last season and was cut by the team in the offseason.
The Raiders were seeking a quarterback familiar with their offense with starter Derek Carr sidelined with a broken leg and backup Matt McGloin’s status in question with an injured left shoulder. That leaves rookie Connor Cook as the only healthy quarterback under contract.
Oakland (12-4) opens the postseason Saturday at AFC South champion Houston (9-7).
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This is an aerial view of the Monroe County Detention Center on Stock Island. MCSO
Wednesday A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly between 10am and 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. North northwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. North wind 5 to 11 mph becoming southwest after midnight.
Thursday Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Breezy, with a southwest wind 7 to 12 mph becoming north 18 to 23 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph.
Thursday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. Breezy.
Friday Sunny, with a high near 66.
Friday Night Clear, with a low around 41.
Saturday Sunny, with a high near 74.
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Michael Gwillym Vaughan died February 8, 2017 in Wasilla, AK. Early onset dementia had taken up most of what made Michael a brilliant and infinitely curious man.
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New Delhi: Former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav has been convicted in the fourth case pertaining to the fodder scam, while his predecessor Jagannath Mishra has been acquitted by a Court in Jharkhand’s Ranchi this morning.
The fodder scam involves the embezzlement of government funds in the name of cattle fodder. The multi-million-rupee scam surfaced in the 1990s when Lalu Prasad was the CM of Bihar.
Lalu Prasad was convicted in the first fodder scam case in 2013 and was sentenced to jail for five years. He was convicted by a Special CBI Court in a second case on Dec. 23, 2017 and was sentenced to three-and-half years in jail. He was sentenced to jail for five years after being held guilty in a third case in January, related to money swindled from the Chaibasa treasury.
The fifth case relating to fraudulent withdrawal of Rs.139 crore from the Doranda treasury in Ranchi is pending with the Court.
The fodder scam probe was handed over to the CBI on Patna High Court’s order.
Aramide celebrates 2nd wedding anniversary with husband.
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BBC Weather is expecting temperatures to drop on Thursday morning as an area of Atlantic air targets Northern Ireland, Scotland and north-west England.
BBC Weather meteorologist Matt Taylor said temperatures will nosedive in these areas, dropping as much as 10C as the rest of the UK continues to experience rising temperatures amid the ongoing heatwave.
Mr Taylor said: "Temperature-wise tonight, actually slightly milder across the south after the fresher conditions of last night.
"Into tomorrow for the fresher air, we have to turn to the north-west. It’s this cold front edging in across Scotland and Northern Ireland through the day tomorrow, bringing Atlantic air.
"Actually a drop of temperature for some, as much as 10 degrees relative to this afternoon."
Food shops set sales records for Christmas food in 2016, but the price war was not as costly as in 2015.
All food chains are reporting record food sales for the pre-Christmas period, writes Aftenposten newspaper.
‘Meny’ supermarket said that 160 of their 200 stores had a weekly record before Christmas.
‘Coop’ announced that they had sold 800 tons of lamb, and 450 tons of turkey.
Meanwhile, stores reported that the price war for Christmas food was not as costly as the year before, and the battle for customers was less aggressive.
‘There were many goods at artificially low prices, but it brought us a lot of new customers, and so increased sales. In that sense, it was a good investment’, said communications manager, Kristine Arvin, of the Kiwi chain.
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Dolores Huerta is greeted by Fresno State University students during a meet-and-greet event held at Marie Callenders Restaurant in Fresno on Sept. 25, 2017.
Police are investigating after two cars were broken into and a camper van was stolen during one weekend.
A sat-nav was stolen from a Peugeot parked on Jaggers Lane, Hathersage, between Saturday January 20 and Monday January 22.
Sometime overnight between Sunday January 21 and Monday January 22 a sat-nav charger was stolen from a Toyota parked on The Causeway in Eyam.
And a Ford camper van was also stolen sometime between 5pm on Sunday January 21 and 1am on Monday January 22 from Nether Padley.
PCSO Ian Phipps, of the local safer neighbourhood policing team, said: “If anyone knows anything about these incidents, or has any information which they think could help us please get in touch.
“Please consider your vehicle security, and always make sure you leave vehicles secure and take any valuables with you.
"If you notice anything suspicious please report it to the police as soon as you can.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact PCSO Phipps on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
The squad attempts to reveal the truth behind a fatal incident that happened during an argument on a construction site.
(EXPRESS) — CLIMATE change is likely to be markedly less severe than forecast, a study claimed yesterday.
It predicted that the impact will be up to 45 per cent less intense than is widely accepted.
But the study emerged as other scientists said winter waves pounding the Scottish and Irish coasts have grown by up to 5ft 6in over the past 70 years.
Gold medalist Morgan Hurd of the United States performs her floor exercise during the women's individual all-around final at the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships Friday, Oct. 6, 2017 in Montreal. The Canadian Press via AP Paul Chiasson
Local students Kathryn Foltz and Katherine Larson, both of Detroit Lakes, were both named to the 2016 fall semester dean's list at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul.
Fort Worth police say they've made an arrest in the fatal stabbing of a teenage girl who died Tuesday.
The 14-year-old girl, identified by the Tarrant County Medical Examiner as Nylah Lightfoot, was stabbed in the neck and chest after she got into an argument with another girl at the Sycamore Point Apartments.
Lightfoot was transported to John Peter Smith Hospital where she was pronounced dead.
Police have not released any information about the suspect or what led to the argument.
May 3 Stuart Olson Inc.:
* Stuart Olson reports first quarter 2017 results and declares quarterly dividend
* Qtrly loss per share $0.01
* Qtrly contract revenue $220.1 million versus $245.5 million
* Says as at March 31, 2017, Stuart Olson's backlog was $1.9 billion
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A concrete-pumping truck fell over in downtown Bartlesville Monday afternoon, according to police. It happened just before noon at the intersection of Johnstone and Frank Phillips Boulevard.
Captain Jay Hastings said the driver of a concrete extension boom truck finished one job and began to move the truck with the boom still extended. That caused the truck to tip over, Hastings said.
No one was injured. The driver was cited for failure to secure a load.
The intersection was closed while crews worked to right the truck and clean up after the accident, according to BPD.
Michigan State Police invite relatives of missing persons to submit DNA samples this Friday to help with the identification of remains at medical examiner’s offices throughout Michigan.
“ID the Missing” is a free event, held noon to 4 p.m. at the Ingham County Health Department in Lansing.
Potential donors must be biological relatives. DNA will be collected with a non-invasive swab of the inside of the cheek.
The Ingham County Health Department is at 5303 S. Cedar Street. The event will be in conference rooms D and E.
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Partnering with the MSP for ID the Missing is the Ingham County Health Department, Sparrow Forensic Pathology/Office of the Medical Examiner and National Missing and Unidentified Persons System.
"There's still the belief [among recipients] that maybe this is over, so they can't renew," Cabrera said. "It might be an issue of money. It may be that folks are losing faith in the system. So one more broken promise by this administration, and a number of young people may not want to renew."
Gas prices at the Sheets on Spence Avenue listed at $2.28 a gallon for regular unleaded as of Friday. Gasoline prices are at their highest mark in 19 months and prices will continue to rise based on consumer demand.
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Spanish church leaders have advised the government not to carry out plans to exhume General Francisco Franco’s remains, without obtaining agreement from interested parties.
“We want a solution which helps build a peaceful country,” said Rodrigo Pinedo Texidor, archdiocesan communications director. Read more
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Authorities in South Carolina say four people were found dead in a home in what appears to be a murder-suicide.
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher said in a news release that the dead — a man, a woman and their two children — were found Sunday around 8 p.m. Fisher says it's believed all four died of gunshot wounds.
In a tweet from a verified Twitter account, the Lexington County Sheriff's Department said the deaths appear to be a murder-suicide and the investigation is ongoing.
Fisher identified the dead as 26-year-old Marissa Hope Reynoso and two of her children, 4-year-old Elijah Chavez and 1-year-old Ezra Chavez. Also dead was 25-year-old Jorge Luis Chavez, who's believed to be the father of the two children.
Fisher says an older child of Reynoso wasn't at the home at the time.
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Kevin Fiala scored on a backhander 16:44 into overtime, and the Nashville Predators rallied from a 2-0 deficit in the third period to push the Blackhawks to the brink of elimination with a 3-2 victory early Tuesday morning in Game 3 of the first-round series.
Filip Forsberg scored twice in the third period to force overtime. Pekka Rinne made 34 saves, even with his franchise playoff scoreless streak ending early in the second period at 141 minutes, 5 seconds.
Game 4 is Thursday night in Nashville.
Dennis Rasmussen and Patrick Kane each scored the first goals this series for the Western Conference's No. 1 seed.
But the Blackhawks, winners of three Stanley Cup titles in the past seven years, now trail 0-3 for the first time since the 2011 quarterfinals. They lost that series in seven games to Vancouver.
San Diego County Crime Stoppers is working with the San Diego Fugitive Task Force to find and arrest Lucas Stephen Desmond. Desmond is wanted for an outstanding felony warrant for possession of a firearm, felon in possession of ammunition and possession of a controlled substance while being armed. Lucas Desmond’s criminal history includes auto theft, possession of stolen property, possession of a controlled substance and grand theft. Desmond is known to frequent Oceanside and Vista.
Lucas Stephen Desmond is a White male, 26‐years‐old, standing 6’4” tall and weighing approximately 185 pounds. He has red hair and brown eyes.
Anyone with information on the location of this suspect should call the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580‐8477. Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $1,000 to
anyone with information that leads to an arrest in this case. Information on how to send web tips and mobile app tips can be found on www.sdcrimestoppers.org.
Gov. Darius Ishaku of Taraba on Monday said that the state had the potential to produce 10million tonnes of rice, the annual demand of the country, with adequate financing and availability of modern equipment. Ishaku said this in Ardo-kola at a stakeholders' meeting of the PDP's delegates representing Jalingo and Ardo-kola.
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NE W HAVEN -- With a brand new stage on the New Haven Green, it is now ready to become a state of the art concert venue
According to Rebecca Bomber, Director of Parks, Recreation and Trees, "we have a 40 by 40, Stageline 3200 stage that will support up to the size of the symphony.”
Eight maintenance people were trained for a week and half to show them how to put the bolts in and lift it up due to it’s a very intense operation, according to Director of Parks, Bill Dixon.
The cost? Over $437,000.
But Mayor Toni Harp said that cost will be recouped by not spending money each year renting stages for the international arts of ideas or the summer concert series.
"It doesn’t sound like a lot of money, but it’s a lot for your small not for profit organizations said Harp.
"Adding the costs will help rental costs down the line be cut down, recouping the investment," said Harp.
ARSON Squad detectives have charged a suspected firebug in relation to two deliberately lit blazes in Beckenham.
It will be alleged a 48-year-old Beckenham man started two scrub fires in Bonewood Court around 5.25am on January 2 and again around 11.15am on January 20.
On both occasions Department of Fire and Emergency Services attended and were able to contain and extinguish the fires before any nearby homes were damaged.
The man has been charged with two counts of lighting a fire likely to injure or damage under the Bushfires Act.
He is due to appear in Perth Magistrates Court today.
What if the Chargers just embraced having fans not show up for games? In a video from Thursday night’s show, Jimmy Kimmel put out a new way to market a trip to a game: As a time for peaceful meditation.
“Looking for a place to relax and rejuvenate? A place to be alone with your thoughts? Find yourself and lose yourself Sundays at the StubHub Center.”
The first ever event for Nintendo Labo (Nintendo’s latest innovative cardboard technology) has proven to be a prime opportunity for various gaming sites to try their hand at Nintendo’s latest form of “hardware”, with the image of adults playing with cardboard toys meant for the kids robbing the gaming media of any pride they might have left.
Videos depicting the Nintendo Labo in action and hopefully providing enough information for potential buyers on whether or not the devices are worth $80:
Overall, the opinions of the adults playing has been positive, seeming to indicate that it doesn’t take much for Nintendo’s audience to be entertained…
CHICAGO (AP) — Workers at Chicago hotels now have "panic buttons" to summon help if needed.
An ordinance that took effect this week requires hotels to provide the buttons. They're intended to protect housekeeping staff and others who work alone in guest rooms from sexual harassment and other crimes.
A survey of 500 workers conducted by Unite Here Local 1 found 58 percent reported they've experienced at least one incident of sexual harassment by guests. The most common was guests answering their door naked.
The buttons trigger a message to the cellphone of the employee's supervisor, manager and human resources department and provide the employee's name and location.
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Karen Kent is president of Unite Here Local 1. She says it's "a new day for women working in Chicago hotels."
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Opening statements are scheduled to begin Tuesday in the trial of a Shelby County businessman charged with rape.
A jury was seated late Tuesday afternoon in the trial for Mark Giannini who is accused of raping a woman who went to see him for a job interview in 2014.
The 51-year-old owned an information technology firm at the time of the attack.
He was also on the board for the Boys and Girls Club, the Memphis Botanic Garden and the Memphis Chamber of Commerce.
Giannini is facing charges for two other rapes dating back to 2002, but the trial that begins Tuesday only covers the 2014 case.
Pounders' contract was selected from Triple-A Albuquerque on Tuesday.
To make room for Pounders on the roster, the Rockies optioned Scott Oberg and designated Zach Jemiola for assignment. Pounders has tossed 10 innings over seven games with Albuquerque this season, allowing four runs on nine hits and four walks. He spent a bit of time in the majors with the Angels in 2017, giving up 12 runs in 11 appearances (10.1 innings).
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Super Bowl LII isn't all about football
Advertisers of all stripes are vying for the attention of the 111 million viewers expected to tune in for the Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 4.
The goal is to be the most-talked about ad on Monday morning.
Residents of Grand Falls-Windsor were celebrating the return of their national senior hockey champions. NTV’s Colleen Lewis reports.
Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom are giving things a shot once more.
The couple—who called things off in March after 10 months—were spotted arriving to Ed Sheeran's Los Angeles concert at the Staples Center over the weekend with the pop star hanging onto the actor as they rode in on his motorcycle.
Now, E! News can confirm they're seeing each other once again.
"They have never cut communication since they broke up," a source told us. "They just took a break because it was the best thing for them at that time, [but they] are seeing each other again."
Drexel House 2, a 50-unit apartment building for veterans in Olympia, is an example of the type of housing that could be built if voters pass the Home Fund measure on Feb. 13. Steve Bloom sbloom@theolympian.com
LEBANON, Pa. (WHTM) – A city man was arrested after police say he assaulted a woman who had confronted him about leaving three children home alone.
William Hernandez, 36, is charged with strangulation, simple assault, and endangering the welfare of children.
Hernandez is accused of leaving the children, ages 9 months to 8 years, alone in a North Seventh Street apartment for an extended period of time on Friday.
The woman returned to the apartment and found the children alone, and the argument began when Hernandez returned, police said.
Hernandez is accused of choking the woman and throwing her to the floor, causing minor injury.
He was placed in the Lebanon County Correction Facility on $7,500 bail.
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Ricky is one of the freshest rising comedians in the country. With a perfect combination of likeability, stage presence and relentless joke telling its no wonder he is one of the most sought after acts in comedy today.
About 800 kilometres from Juba, where a new conflict erupted in late 2013, the northern state of Bahr el Ghazal has some of the highest levels of malnutrition in the country. Achol Ri, a one-and-a-half year-old child with severe malnutrition, cries at a clinic run by Doctors Without Borders in Aweil, South Sudan.
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOTV) – The fifth annual Gazelle Girl Run is coming up this weekend , and we couldn’t be more excited. Ronda Brinks is on the road to run the Gazelle Girl Half Marathon. After being awarded the Sole Sisters scholarship, which helps with training and support, Ronda has been training week by week in order to cross the finish line!
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Firefighters have scrambled to the scene of a 200 tonne compost blaze near to the A1.
Four fire engines have raced to the scene in Honey Pot Lane in Colsterworth where the fire is described to be 'large' and 'well alight'.
Crews from Corby Glenn, Grantham, and Bourne are at the scene to bring the fire under control.
The blaze was first called in just after 3pm today, Saturday February 3, and emergency services rushed to the country lane.
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Crews are currently using one hose reel to extinguish the fire and are also being assisted with heavy machinery to move the compost.
Officials are advising residents close to the area to keep their doors and windows closed due to smoke from the fire.
Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue say that they will tweet out more information when they have it.
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My Tel Aviv
Street photographer Ido Biran, who hails from the White City and was classically trained as a cinematographer and architect, has been enamored with his beloved hometown since he can remember. So much so that he was moved to launch a project called Tel-Avivi, expressing his fascination with the metropolis
The project has evolved into a new exhibition with 22 other artists, offering intimate peeks at the city as it is experienced and loved by photographers, painters, graphic designers and digital artists. From Tel Aviv’s colorful graffiti scene to its beaches, bars, boulevards, lovers and families, the many faces of Tel Aviv and Jaffa are all
presented side-by-side in an exhibition that looks and feels like a love song
LONDON (Reuters) - Rolls-Royce has created a data unit, named R2 Data Labs, that uses analytics, artificial intelligence and machine learning to improve efficiency across its civil and defense aerospace, marine, nuclear and power systems businesses.
Chief digital officer Neil Crockett said the model would deliver a “step change” in the capability of the British company’s data services and would enable it to work more closely with its customers.
“R2 Data Labs will tap into expertise from across a wide data and analytics supply chain, building a diverse community of data innovators: including OEM partners, niche start-ups, academics, and a broad range of other trusted third-parties,” he said on Tuesday.
Last month Rolls-Royce said it would work with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on building a new digital platform that will help it develop new products quicker - one of the main targets in Chief Executive Warren East’s turnaround plan.
BALTIMORE (AP) — More than 850 gallons of magnesium hydroxide were accidentally released into a river in Baltimore.
The Baltimore City Department of Public Works says in a release that 856 gallons of the chemical commonly known as milk of magnesia started to leak into the Patapsco River around 1 p.m. Friday.
The leak started from a broken line on a tank located at a facility on the south side of Baltimore County’s Patapsco Pumping Station. The spill was stopped at 9 a.m. Saturday.
The department says the spill distorted the water color of the river.
Magnesium hydroxide is used in the sewage treatment process to control odor and help with corrosion resistance.
The spill has been reported to the Maryland Department of the Environment.
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Black cab drivers in London will be extending their knowledge to cover first aid training as e-hailing app mytaxi rolls out its Knowledge+ programme.
The training course, the first of its kind in the world, will see 17,500 London black cab drivers given bespoke emergency training, backed by St John Ambulance.
Skills learnt will include cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), basic first aid and the handling of acid attacks and emergency childbirth situations, all aimed at ensuring safer journeys for passengers.
Portuguese chocolatier Daniel Gomes has created a diamond-shaped, edible chocolate that's covered in 23 carat gold.
The chocolate is part of a limited edition collection of 1,000 bonbons and is made with saffron threads, white truffle and vanilla from Madagascar.
A single piece of the chocolate is priced at €7,728, or NZ$13,168.
Reuters reports that the chocolate was certified as the world's most expensive chocolate by the Guinness Book of Records.
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It's currently on display in a crown-shaped box that is decorated with 5,500 Swarovski crystals and is protecting by two security guards.
The chocolate has already been sold to numerous buyers from around the world in Russia, Angola, Brazil, Argentina and the United Arab Emirates.
A research team at St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver has made a breakthrough in diagnosing a rare disease.
Jussie Smollett and Gabby Sidibe talk about Cookies illness, Eddies secret plan, and Lucious and Cookie’s next step on an all new EMPIRE.
In January 2017, Blake Shelton and Ryman Hospitality Properties announced they had teamed up to transform Blake's 2001 breakout hit, "Ol' Red," into two new venues in Nashville and his hometown of Tishomingo, Okla. With a planned opening in 2018, Ole Red Nashville at 300 Broadway will be a multi-level 26,000-square-foot entertainment venue, with a two-story bar and restaurant, retail area, performance space, dance floor and private VIP booths for small groups.
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The club is now into its 51st year and the addition of junior black belts is something not seen across the first 50 years of its existence. Club member Daniel West said the reason was largely based around keeping the black belt rank as rare as possibly, but after much consolation the rank will now enter the junior section.
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Firefighters responded to a reported brush fire that spread in Uptown Columbus Monday night.
The fire happened behind a home near 2nd Avenue across the street from the House of Mercy shortly before 7: 30 p.m.
The fire caused 2nd and 3rd avenues and 16th Street to close temporarily.
Injuries have not been confirmed.
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The Social Good Summit was built on the premise that the discussions taking place in New York during the United Nations General Assembly should be accessible to all.
Now in its eighth year, the Summit has continued its mission to involve everyone in the conversations that affect us all. Acquiring more than 2 billion social impressions within a span of 24 hours, the Summit continues fulfilling its mission of pushing the #2030NOW agenda, exploring how we can unlock technology's potential to make the world a better place by the year 2030.
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He’s right, and the budget for the state’s universities proves the point.
A group of “distinguished professors” from NDSU are decrying what they describe as “devastating” budget cuts. But I’m not sure we should look at what’s happening as cuts so much as the pop of a spending bubble.
From the 2007-2009 biennium to present, general fund appropriations to North Dakota’s universities grew by an average of 16.8 percent per two-year budget cycle.
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JANELLE PATTERSON The Marietta Times Construction is under way on the Whipple Bridge Monday with one lane of traffic open at a time and controlled by temporary traffic lights. WHIPPLE-Between Duck Creek Road and the The Wrangler tavern in Whipple just more than $2 million is going into a deck replacement project for the Whipple Bridge.
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Waka Flocka is gearing up to released his new project Flockaveli 2 soon. He gives fans the official video for his EDM single “Rock Paper Scissors.”
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State officials say a minimum-security prison that's operated in Indianapolis for nearly 150 years will close its doors this summer.
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April 15 (Gracenote) - Results and standings from the Ukrainian championship Champions Group matches on Saturday Saturday, April 15 Olimpik Donetsk 0 Shakhtar Donetsk 4 Friday, April 14 Zarya Luhansk 0 Dynamo Kiev 1 Standings P W D L F A Pts 1 Shakhtar Donetsk 25 21 3 1 54 17 66 ------------------------- 2 Dynamo Kiev 25 17 4 4 52 24 55 ------------------------- 3 Zarya Luhansk 25 12 5 8 35 24 41 4 Olimpik Donetsk 25 9 8 8 28 38 35 ------------------------- 5 FK Oleksandriya 24 9 7 8 38 32 34 ------------------------- 6 Chernomorets Odessa 24 8 7 9 19 24 31 1: Champions League / EC I 2: Champions League preliminary round 3-4: Europa League preliminary round 5: Europa League depending on domestic cup Next Fixtures (GMT): Sunday, April 16 Chernomorets Odessa v FK Oleksandriya (1400)
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - Fire crews were on the scene of a downtown house fire Friday night.
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It happened just before 10:00 near 13th and Orchard Streets in Terre Haute.
Firefighters tell News 10 everyone was out of the house by the time they arrived.
Crews tell us the fire was contained to the attic.
No injuries were reported.
The fire remains under investigation.
PULASKI, Pa. (WKBN) – The Pulaski Township Police Department took to its Facebook page on Friday, urging people to come forward with information on vandalism to a gravesite.
Police said a person reported vandalism to a parent’s headstone in Evergreen Cemetery. Someone burned the grave with a flammable liquid and then sprayed it with orange paint.
“We encourage anyone with any information to contact us regarding this disgusting act of vandalism!” read the post from police. “We are also considering a reward of some sort for information leading to the arrest of the individual(s) responsible for such a disgusting act of vandalism!”
Those with information on the crime are asked to call investigators at 724-964-8891, ext. 104.
Sensitive Ralph, a rare Humboldt penguin, moulted his insulating plumage too quickly, leaving him with sensitive bald patches.
Staff at Marwell Zoo initially made him a weatherproof coat cut from the leg of a wetsuit but when surfing giants O’Neill heard about his plight they created a custom wetsuit, normally the reserve of the sport’s superstars.
Sadly, Ralph, who was hatched on New Year’s Day 1999 and moved to the Winchester wildlife park from Germany’s Nuremberg Zoo in 2006, was diagnosed with arthritis last year.
The incurable and degenerative age-related disease was well managed with drugs but, say Marwell, after “taking all factors into consideration and to prevent distress or pain”, Ralph has been put to sleep.
THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — Greek authorities have agreed to extradite to France the Georgian suspected head of an international crime ring specializing in robberies and burglaries.
Lasha Shushanashvili, 57, was among 14 people arrested, in coordination with France, in April in the northern city of Thessaloniki during a two-day operation involving more than 100 police officers.
A further 17 suspected members of the crime ring were arrested in France.
Shushanashvili's lawyers said they would appeal to Greece's supreme court against Wednesday's extradition ruling by Thessaloniki judicial authorities.
Shushanashvili was first arrested in Greece in 2012, and sentenced to 14 years' imprisonment for heading an international criminal ring allegedly involved in armed robberies and at least one contract killing.
In fewer than three years, he secured early release on health grounds.
FILE PHOTO: The logo of Toshiba Corp is seen behind a traffic signal at its headquarters in Tokyo, Japan January 27, 2017. REUTERS/Toru Hanai/File Photo
TOKYO Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso said on Tuesday he did not want to comment on media reports that Toshiba Corp's (6502.T) U.S nuclear unit, Westinghouse, will file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Toshiba wants Westinghouse to file for bankruptcy as early as Tuesday, a source with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters, seeking a quick ringfencing of losses before the Japanese parent's financial year ends.
(Reporting by Stanley White; Editing by Chang-Ran Kim)
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Police in Florida are investigating an incident at a nightclub where a photographer said he was “sucker punched” by singer Chris Brown.
Tampa police spokesman Stephen Hegarty says 28-year-old Bennie Vines Jr. was hired by Aja Channelside to take photos during an event hosted by Brown.
Vines told officers that while he was snapping photos early Monday, Brown punched him. Brown was gone by the time officers arrived. Vines refused medical treatment and told officers he wants to prosecute because of a minor lip cut.
The club confirmed the incident on its Facebook page Monday and apologized to patrons.
Brown, singer of the hits “Run It!” and “Deuces,” completed probation in a 2009 felony assault case for an attack on singer Rihanna, his then-girlfriend.
An email to the representative listed on Brown’s website was not immediately returned.
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Emergency services were called to a two-vehicle crash at a notorious crossroads in Thurston yesterday.
A Nissan Qashqai and Nissan Note were in collision at Fishwick Corner at around 12.40pm.
Fire crews from Stowmarket, Bury St Edmunds, Ixworth and Elmswell attended the scene to free a woman who had become trapped when one of the vehicles landed on its side.
A police spokeswoman said the woman was assessed by paramedics and found not to have sustained life-changing or life-threatening injuries.
The road was closed until around 2.40pm.
Fishwick Corner is one of a number of junctions in Thurston which councillors, who voted ‘minded to approve’ hundreds of new homes for the village, raised concerns about last month. Read more here.
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If you’re looking to put a little prestige into your viewing experience, Netflix actually has quite a few “Oscar movies” to choose from. It can be tough to find exactly what you’re looking for, however, so below we’ve assembled a list of the very best Oscar movies on Netflix right now.
To whittle this list down, we relegated it to films that won at least one Oscar, so while a movie like Gangs of New York picked up a slew of nominations, it came away empty handed. But there’s still a refreshing variety of films that received Academy Awards recognition to choose from, including classic Best Picture winners, recent hits, and even somewhat forgettable yet still enjoyable films that managed to pull out a W on the big night. Without further ado, peruse our list of the best Oscar movies on Netflix right now below.
Los Banos' Trent Mallonee (13) celebrates with teammate Kody Cardoza (10) after scoring a run during the Merced County All-Star Game last year. Both Tigers players earned major Western Athletic Conference awards with Mallonee being named MVP and Cardoza being selected as the Pitcher of the Year. Andrew Kuhn akuhn@mercedsun-star.com
Loretta Kragh Rollins, age 93, of Farragut, formerly of LaPlata, Maryland passed away Sunday afternoon, August 6, 2017.
Loretta was a member of Our Saviour Lutheran Church. She retired from Witherspoon and Associates in Washington DC after many years of service as an office manager. After retirement she worked with Proffitts Department Store.
Loretta is preceded in death by her husband, Wallace Rollins.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Karen and George Benedict with whom she made her home; devoted grandchildren, Scott, Michael and David Benedict; sister, Owna (Marshall “Snookie”) Sullivan; brothers, Clarence (Juliette) Kragh, Calvin (Fay) Kragh; special nieces, Linda Cox and Debbie Payne; several other nieces and nephews.
Friends received on Friday, August 11, 2017 from 1-3PM at Raymond Funeral Service Chapel, 5635 Washington Avenue, La Plata, Maryland 20646. Interment to follow at Mt. Rest Cemetery in La Plata, Maryland.
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Tommy Lee will see match action for a Chesterfield side tomorrow night against non-league opposition.
The Spireites XI will take on NCEL Premier side Handsworth Parramore at Sandy Lane in Worksop.
Chesterfield have confirmed that Lee and fellow first team squad members Delial Brewster, Connor Dimaio, Paul McGinn and Reece Mitchell will take part in the friendly.
It kicks off at 7.30pm.
Admission is priced at £5 for adults, £3 for concessions and free for Under 16s who are accompanied by an adult.
These ships are expected in Malta:
The Swansea from Izmir to Valencia (Thomas Smith Shipping Ltd) and the Excelsior from Genoa to Genoa (Gollcher Co Ltd) today.
The Alexander Maersk from Sfax to Misurata (Thomas Smith Shipping Ltd) and the Genoa from Damieta to Salerno (Bianchi Group) tomorrow.
The Cardiff from Antwerp to Piraeus (Thomas Smith Shipping Ltd) on Wednesday.
The Analena from Annaba to Algiers (Thomas Smith Shipping Ltd) and the MSC Irene from Singapore to Barcelona (John Ripard & Son Ltd) on Thursday.
The Donegal Women’s League will meet the Metropolitan Girls League (MGL) in the WFAI Under-18 Inter-League final next month.
Brid McGinty’s Donegal defeated Cork Women’s League 4-3 on penalties on Bank Holiday Monday after a 1-1 draw.
Helena McGee’s goal brought Donegal onto level terms after Meghan Sheenan struck for Cork.
There was nothing more to separate the teams until penalties, when Clare Friel, the Donegal goalkeeper, saved one of Cork’s attempts and another hit the crossbar as the Donegal girls advanced.
In the final, they will meet MGL who, later on Monday afternoon, defeated Galway 3-0 away.
Jess Darby, Emma Campbell and Kate Malone netted for MGL.
The final is due to be played on the weekend of April 14/15 with the time and venue to be confirmed.
A second hospital has launched an investigation after it emerged that a nurse arrested on suspicion of the murder of eight babies had spent time training there.
Lucy Letby, 28, who is also accused of the attempted murder of another six newborns, is in custody while police search her home in connection with the deaths at the Countess of Chester Hospital.
Liverpool Women's Hospital on Merseyside announced on Wednesday that it was involved in the police investigation and was reviewing patients who attended the hospital during Ms Letby's placement there.
It is not known what her duties were at the hospital.
A spokesperson for Liverpool Women's Trust said: "A healthcare worker currently involved in a police investigation undertook placements at Liverpool Women's during their training.
NEW YORK — Charlie Sheen is suing the National Enquirer, saying that the magazine defamed him by alleging he sexually assaulted teen actor Corey Haim.
In papers filed Friday in Los Angeles, Sheen called the tabloid’s allegations “ridiculous” and “disgusting.” The Enquirer’s Nov. 8 edition includes a quote from actor Dominick Brascia, saying that Sheen had assaulted Haim when he was in his mid-teens and Sheen around 20. Sheen and Haim, who died in 2010, both appeared in the 1986 release “Lucas.” Brascia told the Enquirer that the assault came during the film’s production.
Sheen is seeking unspecified damages.
The Enquirer’s parent company, American Media Inc., said in a statement Saturday that it looked “forward to litigating” the case and welcomed the chance to expose Sheen’s “depravities.”
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — One man is dead after an early morning shooting in the Franklinton neighborhood.
According to the Columbus Division of Police, officers were dispatched to an apartment complex on the 1400 block of West Rich Street around 1:30am Saturday on the report of a shooting. When officers arrived, they found one man suffering from a gunshot wound inside an apartment unit.
The victim was pronounced dead a short time later.
Police do not have any suspect information at this time. No further information was immediately available.
Reporter Elyse Chengery is following this story and will have the latest coming up on NBC4 Today at 5am. Keep checking NBC4i.com for real-time updates on this story. To get alerts for breaking news, grab the free NBC4 News App for iPhone or Android. You can also sign up for email alerts.
Jamie McDonnell is licking his wounds after losing his world title to a first round knockout in Japan, last week.
But he can look back with some pride on this day in 2014, when won a world title at Wembley Stadium, on the undercard of Carl Froch vs George Groves II, which attracted 80,000 boxing fans.
McDonnell stopped Thai bantamweight Tabtimdaeng Na Rachawat for the WBA “regular” world championship.
The Doncaster man won by TKO when he caught Rachawat with a left hook in the 10th - Rachawat never boxing again.
McDonnell went on a six-fight unbeaten run, before running into Naoya Inoue on Friday.
He is now moving up in weight from 118 pounds, possibly at featherweight.
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Northern Lights Festival Boréal is releasing details about the upcoming annual event set to take place in Sudbury in July.
The festival will take place in Bell Park and will run between July 5 and 8.
Hamilton-based band the Arkells will start the festival on Thursday night. On Friday, headliner Lisa LeBlanc will take to the stage. Indie headliner Alvvays will perform on Saturday and Joel Plaskett and his father Bill will close the festival on Sunday.
Throughout the four day event, artists from Sudbury and around the world will be featured.
Arkells will perform Thursday night at NLFB. (arkellsmusic.com)
"What makes Northern Lights unique is the combination of respected, household names, with exciting new discoveries from all over the world," Max Merrifield, executive and artistic director of the festival said.
Other confirmed acts including Connie Caldor, Iskwé, Shadowy Men On A Shadowy Planet and Julie &.the Wrong Guys.
A full list of performers is available on the NLFB festival website.
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Sidley Adds Ex-SEC Enforcement Atty To Securities Practice
Stephen L. Cohen, a former top enforcement official at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, has joined Sidley Austin LLP as a partner in the securities and derivatives enforcement and regulatory practice, the firm announced on Monday. ...read more
RESTON, Va. — President Donald Trump says his immigration plan is needed to protect the borders.
Trump visited the U.S. Customs and Border Protection National Targeting Center in Virginia on Friday. At a roundtable with top homeland security officials, the Republican president said their jobs would be “100 per cent easier” with the right laws.
The White House has proposed creating a path to citizenship for up to 1.8 million young people living in the county illegally. In exchange, they want billions of dollars for a border wall and dramatic cuts to legal immigration.
Democrats have blasted the plan and called it dead on arrival.
Trump says Democrats “can’t even approve citizenship.”
A ventriloquist, a magician and a comedian are among the few that will try to win over the Apollo audience. Special guest Biz Markie and Naughty By Nature.
These passes are valid Monday-Thursday at at Landmark’s Atlantic Plumbing Cinema, starting Monday, April 24. To enter, simply send an email to punchdrunktrav@gmail.com with 'Lost City ROE' in the subject line. Please include your full name and mailing address so we can send the passes to you directly. Winners will be selected on Wednesday, April 19th. Good luck!
The Lost City of Z opens April in DC on April 21st.
We're happy to offer our DC readers the chance to win a pair of Admit Two run-of-engagement (ROE) passes for, starring Charlie Hunnam, Robert Pattinson, Sienna Miller, and Tom Holland. The film is directed by James Gray.SYNOPSIS:
Narada sting case: NewsX accesses exclusive FIR copy registered by CBI
In a huge setback to Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee’s Trinamool Congress Party (TMC), the CBI has registered an FIR against 12 TMC leaders in the Narada sting operation case.
Some of the names that were included in the FIR were those of Madan Mitra, RS member Mukul Roy, Saugata Roy and several other names of prominent leaders also featured — Sultan Ahmed, Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar and Prasun Banerjee.
On the issue the Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee said that merely the filing of FIR did not mean the accused were guilty. “It is a political game, and has to be tackled politically,” she said.
A month back the Calcutta High Court had ordered a CBI preliminary inquiry into the case on March 17 asking them to submit their report within 72 hours.
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Wall Street futures are all down about 0.3% amid a busy week in corporate earnings and warnings of a delay to U.S. tax reform.
European indices are also in the red, lead by the FTSE 100 ( -1.6% ), as Theresa May called a snap general election in the U.K. to be held on June 8.
Oil is down 0.7% at $52.26/bbl, gold is 0.3% lower at $1289/ounce and the 10-year Treasury yield is up 3 bps to 2.22%.
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About Asian Elder's Daycare - Bolton
The Asian Elders resource centre offer a service to older people who are frail and disabled. A care plan is drawn up for each individual detailing their needs, and support is given where necessary. The following services are offered: a bathing facility, personal hygiene, meal provision, respite for carers, a transport facility, outings and onsite activities especially designed for people with disabilities. The Centre has fully trained bi-lingual staff. Free standard activities are offered during the day plus other extra services at a charge.
Aryabhata launched: 1975
Named after the famous Indian astronomer, the 360-kg first Indian satellite is built by India’s space agency, ISRO, to conduct experiments in X-ray astronomy, aeronomics, and solar physics. It is launched by Russia from its Kapustin Yar rocket launch and development site. It re-enters the Earth’s atmosphere 17 years later.
Agra Summit: 2001
PM AB Vajpayee meets with Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf to resolve long-standing issues between the two countries. Various rounds of one-to-one talks were held with hopefulness and in a spirit of good will. But the historic event fails to achieve a breakthrough because of differences over Kashmir.
BHOPAL: Rajeev Gandhi Pradyogiki Vishwavidyalaya (RGVP) will purchase eight kilograms of silver for medals to be presented to meritorious students at the convocation, which is likely to be held on April 26.
The technical university will distribute medals to 180 students, who have topped in examinations in 2015, 2016, 2017. The varsity will distribute 78 gold, 78 silver and 24 sponsored medals.
Examination Controller and in-charge for convocation A K Singh said the university will discuss whether silver will be purchased by floating tenders or without it.
He complained that registrar S K Jain who is supposed to look after preparations for convocation has passed on the responsibility to examination controller A K Singh.
When Free Press contacted S K Jain, he said, “We are all employees of university. Whatever order, the vice-chancellor being head of the varsity, will issue, I will abide by it.”
Washington: Former United States Vice President Joe Biden has lambasted President Donald Trump and his administration, stating that the President is leading the US 'down a very dark path'.
Biden, in his acceptance speech after receiving the Zbigniew Brzezinski annual prize at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), took a dig at the US President.
"We really worry that we`re walking down a very dark path. It`s not alarmist. We`re walking down a very dark path that isolates the United States on the world stage and, as a consequence, endangers -- not strengthens -- endangers American interests and the American people," CNN quoted Biden as saying.
Biden also lambasted Trump`s speech at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), where termed North Korea`s Kim Jong Un as "rocket man".
"Trading insults. Deploying taunting nicknames. Promising to `totally destroy` a country of 25 million people. Such erratic action only worsens the crisis and rejects the possibility of diplomacy," Biden added.
Owners of flats or apartments in Palma will no longer be able to rent their homes to tourists from July.
The Balearic capital's the first Spanish city to introduce the restriction - in an attempt to tackle mass tourism and overcrowed areas.
It's after complaints from residents about rising rents due to short holiday lets on websites and apps.
It gave the Ministry of Tourism huge problems with tenants multiplying by six in the last 3 years.
After carryng out an investigation, local authorities found, between 2015 and 2017, considerably more unlicensed tourist apartments were rented compared to those with correct licensing.
Palma's Mayor, Antoni Noguera, says houses will be exempt from the ban as long as they're in protected areas.
LOS ANGELES (AP)  Turner Classic Movies is recognizing Sidney Poitier, Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher at its eighth annual TCM Classic Film Festival .
The Los Angeles event opens April 6 with a 50th anniversary screening of "In the Heat of the Night."
Festival organizers say Poitier, the star of the film, will appear at the screening along with producer Walter Mirisch, director Norman Jewison, actress Lee Grant and composer Quincy Jones.
The festival will celebrate Reynolds with a screening of "Singin' in the Rain," and Fisher with a look at "Postcards From the Edge."
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Fisher's daughter, Billie Lourd, and Reynolds' son, Todd Fisher, will host discussions after the screenings.
Other films showing during the four-day festival include "The Graduate," ''Saturday Night Fever" and Mel Brooks' "High Anxiety."
The “Friends of Avalanche” will meet Wednesday, Oct. 11, at 6 p.m. at the Avalanche …
The “Friends of Avalanche” will meet Wednesday, Oct. 11, at 6 p.m. at the Avalanche warming house.
All those interested in Boyne City’s Avalanche Preserve are invited to attend.
Topics for the meeting include discussion of possible improvements to the base area of the park.
There will also be an update on the mountain bike trail construction from the Top of Michigan Mountain Bike Association.
While the purpose and focus of the Friends group continues to evolve, some of its activities include trail maintenance, signage, advocacy, building relationships between the park’s many user groups, and working with the City of Boyne City to assist with park improvements.
The Avalanche Mountain Preserve comprises 300-plus acres of woodland located within the City of Boyne City.
The area offers hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, ice skating, running, snowmobiling, disc golf, and archery.
Photos: Spurs training ahead of Gent game
🙌 Hard work in training at Hotspur Way today. 🙌 #COYS pic.twitter.com/s1PyqsUFLR — Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) February 14, 2017
Tottenham Hotspur’s players have been training at their Hotspur Way base as they prepare to face Belgian side Gent in the Europa League.
Mauricio Pochettino and his players will be looking to bounce back from a limp display at Liverpool last weekend when they play their last-32 first leg in Belgium on Thursday evening.
Goalkeeper and captain Hugo Lloris was put through his paces on the training ground.
And the outfield players were in action, too. Here are some photos of their drills today.
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton ended a day in Bay Area at Stanford University.She addressed a crowd of about 500 people as part of a launch event for Stanford's new Global Digital Policy Incubator.On the topic of digital technology, Clinton focused her remarks on Russia's interference in the 2016 election.She called the hacking of a U.S. election by a foreign adversary "the darker side of technology."She told the audience, made up mostly of students, that Russian agents flooded social media with attack ads and stories intended to whip up support for Donald Trump and suppress support for her.It was an easy segue to her new book titled "What Happened" in which she details why she lost to President Trump.Earlier on Friday, she signed copies of her book at a bookstore in downtown San Francisco.
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A woman is in custody after a man was stabbed at an apartment building in Dartmouth early Monday morning.
Halifax Regional Police responded to a report of a stabbing at 123 Pinecrest Drive around 12:53 a.m.
When officers arrived, they found a 56-year-old man suffering from what appeared to be life-threatening injuries. He was taken to hospital.
Police arrested a 45-year-old woman in connection with the incident. Investigators say the man and woman are known to one another.
Officers remain on scene at the apartment building as they investigate.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Halifax Regional Police or Crime Stoppers.
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Forest River, Inc. is recalling more than 580 model year 2017-2018 Dynamax motorhomes, models ISC24FWM, ISC24RWM, ISC24FWMCD and ISC24CBM. If the vehicle is parked with the engine running, carbon monoxide may enter the passenger cabin through open windows or other openings in the floor.
Occupants of the vehicle may be exposed to carbon monoxide which increases the risk of injury or death. The reason for recall is that the vehicle’s exhaust pipe does not extend beyond the periphery of the vehicle.
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install stainless steel exhaust tips to lengthen the exhaust, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 15, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-262-347.
Coimbatore, Feb 12 : With a milk vendor and his wife succumbing to swine flu, the total number of deaths due to the disease has risen to 12 in and around the city in the last 15 days. Dhandapani, a resident of a village in Madukkarai on the city outskrits, was suffering from high fever for the last one week and was being treated at a local hospital.
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Mumbai, April 23 (IANS) Former Indian cricket team chief coach Gary Kirsten will be looking for exceptional young cricketers in India between April 23 and May 18.
Six players from 8 cities will be invited to Pune for a weekend training programme following which the three top players will be given a scholarship worth Rs 2 lakhs each for a 2-month residential High-Performance Camp at Gary Kirsten Cricket.
The entry fee for the talent scout is Rs 1,000 (including taxes) and the only criteria for participation is talent.
To participate in the talent hunt, all one needs to do is text their name, city and contact details via WhatsApp to 9112295566.
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IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — A charity controlled by Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad has missed a legal deadline for disclosing the names of donors who paid for his inaugural celebration two years ago.
Tax experts say the lack of disclosure could subject the group to IRS penalties of $100 per day retroactive to Nov. 15, when the information was due.
It also means the public doesn’t know the identities of individuals and corporations who wrote checks totaling $1 million toward Branstad’s inauguration and namesake college scholarship fund. Branstad is preparing to leave office to become the next ambassador to China in the Trump administration.
Branstad spokesman Ben Hammes says the group’s accountant is still gathering information on the contributors and plans to file an amended return disclosing them.
Up And Coming International Vacation SpotsThings change fast in the international world of travel. From time to time, there are fairly untouched gems, like Mozambique 15 years ago or Cuba 10 years ago. For very different reasons, Germany, Argentina, the Philippines, and Madagascar are destinations to consider or re-consider for your up-and-coming vacation bucket list.
Top 5 Vacations For People Who Don't Like Big CitiesGet away from big city life by taking your vacation in five of the best small towns in America
America's 5 Best Rivers For Fly FishingAn introduction to five of America's best fly fishing rivers
5 Must-Visit U.S. Destinations For History BuffsHistory buffs yearning to experience places that highlight the country's rich traditions, landmarks, and defining events will head for America's oldest cities, significant war monuments, and important buildings for a sense of the past.
An annual Nyack streetscape exhibition that pairs visual artists with local landlords to create original installations in downtown storefronts, the 2016 edition of the Nyack Window Project features 16 locations featuring the work of 15 artists. Nyack News And Views has been featuring the work of several of this year's artists all week long.
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Jason Small of the Canadian Red Cross says 107 people from the Opaskwayak Cree Nation are being temporarily housed in hotels in The Pas about 500 kilometres northwest of Winnipeg. Manitoba forecasters issued a flood warning on the weekend for some areas affected by ice jams on the Carrot and Saskatchewan rivers.
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FAYETTE CO., WV (CHARLESTON GAZETTE-MAIL) — The search for Harold Tolbert ended Saturday morning after he turned himself in at the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office to face charges of embezzlement and computer fraud.
Tolbert, 35, allegedly stole nearly $9,500 from a bank account he controlled as then-president of a youth football league called the Valley Rockets, according to a criminal complaint filed in Fayette County Magistrate Court.
Shortly after he took over the league on Jan. 17, Tolbert failed to provide expenditure reports or bank records to other members of the league, the complaint states. He later stopped all contact with the members.
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Katherine Langford is that chick who was in that Netflix show that tried to make teen suicide look like a fun, cool project to do for some reason. Great job, guys. And why didn’t that dude listen to all the tapes at once? Oh yeah, they needed 13 episodes. Forgot about that. Yeah, so Katherine Langford is cute and thick and brunette. Hollywood only has room for one of those, so Kat Dennings better watch her back at auditions.
NEW YORK (CBS News) — The New York Police Department says it is responding to a report of an explosion near Times Square.
The response is centered in the area of the Port Authority bus terminal.
It’s led to delays along some of the subway lines that pass beneath the bus terminal.
Some passengers have been evacuated as a precaution.
There were no immediate reports of injuries.
A law enforcement source told CBS News senior investigative producer Pat Milton police are looking at a possible suicide bomber but the situation is fluid.
People reported seeing the bomb squad responding and posted images of the scene on social media.
New Yorkers were advised to avoid the area.
Police Activity: expect traffic/transit delays and emergency personnel near W 42nd St btwn 8th & 9th Ave. Consider alt routes. — NYCEM – Notify NYC (@NotifyNYC) December 11, 2017
Magnet Cove parents line their kids up for pictures before the first day of school on Monday, Aug. 21.
March 19 (Reuters) - Petroleo Brasileiro Sa Petrobras :
* BRAZIL’S PETROBRAS SAYS THERE IS HIGHER “PROBABILITY” OF PAYING DIVIDENDS THIS YEAR - FILING
* BRAZIL’S PETROBRAS SAYS BOARD CONSIDERING CHANGE IN DIVIDEND POLICY, INCLUDING PAYMENT OF QUARTERLY DIVIDENDS- FILING
* BRAZIL’S PETROBRAS SAYS TRIED TO REMOVE “UNCERTAINTIES” THAT IMPACTED COMPANY’S EARNINGS ON FOURTH QUARTER- FILING Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting by Tatiana Bautzer)
The most noticeable difference in the nighttime composite view of Chicago and surrounding areas in 2016 is lighting along a recently expanded section of Interstate 90. This part of the highway, the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway, links Chicago with Rockford, Ill., to the northwest.
The rap group Run-DMC filed a $50 million lawsuit in New York accusing Wal-Mart, Amazon, Jet and other retailers of selling products that traded on the group's name without permission. McDaniels, was listed as the plaintiff in the lawsuit, which was filed Thursday in the Southern District of New York.
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April 20 Foot Locker Inc
* Foot Locker, Inc. updates outlook for first quarter and full year 2017
* Foot Locker Inc says expects earnings in Q1 ending April 29 to be equal to or slightly below last year's record earnings, or $1.36 to $1.39 per share
* Comparable store sales in Q1 are expected to increase at a low-single digit percentage rate
* Updated its Q1 and full year 2017 outlook in light of previously noted slow start to fiscal year in February
* Foot Locker - Sluggish Q1 is expected to result in revised full-year earnings per share percentage increase in mid-single digits, excluding 53(rd) week
* Foot Locker - Delay in issuance of majority of income tax refund checks until after nba all-star game signifcantly affected Feb comparable store sales
* Foot Locker Inc says "disappointed in overall sales performance in Q1" Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
[India], Dec 11 (ANI): Four people died and ten others were injured on Monday after a minibus carrying few tourists rolled down a deep gorge in rural Himachal Pradesh.
The incident took place on National Highway 21, near Kangu in Sundernagar area of Mandi district.
The bus was travelling from Ambala in Haryana to Sundernagar. The occupants, inside the bus had to attend a marriage party in Sundernagar.
The injured have been shifted to a local hospital nearby.
Further details are awaited. (ANI)
By JEFF AMY
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JACKSON, Miss. (AP) – A Texas man has been sentenced to five years in prison and must pay nearly $500,000 for bribing Mississippi’s former prison chief.
U.S. District Judge Henry T. Wingate, rejecting pleas for a lighter punishment, handed down the sentence Tuesday against Mark Longoria.
A Houston resident, Longoria waived indictment and pleaded guilty to a felony charge of conspiracy to commit bribery in August.
He’ll forfeit $131,000 and pay restitution of $368,000 to Mississippi’s government.
The CEO of Drug Testing Corp., Longoria admitted he paid nearly $230,000 to Mississippi businessman Cecil McCrory for his work helping to secure sales of drug testing cups in 2013 and 2014. Longoria has said he found out during the contract that McCrory was kicking back $60,000 to then-Corrections Commissioner Christopher Epps but didn’t stop it.
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BOSTON (AP) - Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey is planning to sue the Trump administration for allowing more employers to opt out of providing birth control coverage by claiming religious or moral objections.
The Democrat on Friday called the actions "a direct attack on women's health and the right to access affordable and reliable contraception."
Healey said the decision is unconstitutional because it allows employers to impose their religious beliefs on their workers. She said it also violates equal protection guarantees by targeting the ability of women to access contraception.
Healey said her office is filing the lawsuit Friday in federal court in Massachusetts. The suit seeks to immediately block the change and have it ruled unconstitutional.
The rules are seen as another step in rolling back former President Obama's 2010 health law.
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Massive incentive for a great performance, sheens first game in charge against one of the forces in super league and current challenge cup holders. A win here will surely be a massive boost for your lower league adventure culminating in guaranteed promotion at the end of the season. Roll on Sunday, it's where the dream starts!!
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Eighty years ago, in 1937, miniature locomotive engineer H C S Bullock died in tragic circumstances. Fifty years later, his son Kenneth was encouraged to write a book on his father’s life and work – principally his impressive 10.25-inch miniature locomotives.
A Tribute to a Great Engineer
In 2017, as a tribute to father and son, Bob Bullock has brought together new photographs. Many of these are previously unseen – and some are in colour – to produce a second edition to Ken’s 1987 book.
The update has twice as many pages and is packed with new information, with new maps of the Foxhill Miniature Railway, based on the latest research. They give a vivid new insight into this fascinating and at times heartbreaking story.
Publisher: A to B Books
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Hot on the heels of its 2017 Air Force Club Member Appreciation Program, the Air Force Services Activity is launching a drive to attract new members. Like the membership appreciation event, the new-member drive offers a grand prize of $10,000. “First, we showed appreciation to our members and encouraged them to convert their membership to...
It seems like slowly but surely, animated aughties musical sensation Gorillaz are making their way back into the zeitgeist, releasing a a slew of new (non-music) content in the build-up to the release of a brand new album. Today, they've treated us to a mixtape from their bassist Noodle, who compiled an epic mix of badass female artists for your listening pleasure. The mix includes tracks from Empress Of, Grimes, Abra, Laurie Anderson, Kali Uchis, and Fatima Al Qadiri, as well as interview clips from avant-garde synth pioneer Delia Derbyshire and deaf virtuouso percussionist, Evelyn Glennie.
In the Soundcloud description, Noodle describes the mix as a tribute to the women that inspire her work, saying:
In search of new sounds and new inspiration, I found these kick-ass women who in their own individual ways are true pioneers in the writing, production and creation of MUSIC. They have inspired me, and I hope they inspire you too.
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An international terminal will be established at Avalon Airport near Geelong in Victoria to cater for twice-daily flights to Kuala Lumpur, operated by AirAsia.
The flights, confirmed on Sunday by Avalon Airport executive chairman David Fox and Foreign Minister Julie Bishop after days of speculation, follow a decade of discussions and would start later this year at a date to be confirmed.
Mr Fox, whose family will inject more than $20 million into the venture, said the new flights would open up more than 100 new international destinations to travellers.
Benjamin Mendy trained with Manchester City for the first time after his £52 million signing.
The left-back became the most expensive defender in history when he joined from Monaco this summer, but is yet to feature for Pep Guardiola's side due to a thigh injury.
He was City's only big new signing to miss out on a Premier League debut appearance in Saturday's 2-0 win over Brighton and Hove Albion.
Premier League to move transfer deadline day
The 23-year-old took a step towards making his first appearance when he started working with his team-mates on Monday during their training camp in Catalonia.
City are set to take on newly-promoted La Liga side Girona in a friendly on Tuesday.
Mendy signed a six-year contract with City when he joined from Monaco, having made 39 appearances in all competitions for the Ligue 1 champions.
The Yazoo City Housing Authority Director Betty Reed retired on June 30 after 33 years of service.
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Ontario's animal welfare organization says it has ordered a dog-sledding operation north of Toronto to provide insulated shelter, clean water, appropriate food and veterinary care to more than 100 dogs on site to improve the animals' well-being.
The Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals began an animal cruelty investigation into Windrift Kennel in Moonstone, Ont., after receiving a complaint from a couple who visited the business on Sunday.
Natasha Guerriero and Dylan Blake, from Whitby, Ont., captured videos that show dozens of dogs chained up in the snow, with one dog limping with an apparent open wound on one of its front legs.
The OSPCA says the investigation is ongoing and that the owner must comply with the orders.
The organization says animals can be seized if the orders aren't complied with.
Windrift Kennel could not immediately be reached for comment.
Locally built spacecraft to visit Space Museum ARCA Space Corporation, out of Las Cruces, will display their Haas 2CA Rocket in Alamogordo on Wednesday. Check out this story on lcsun-news.com: http://a-dnews.co/2oILznT The New Mexico Museum of Space History will host the Haas 2CA rocket on Wednesday afternoon.
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The Weeknd and Selena Gomez kicked off their Valentine’s Day celebration early when they enjoyed a romantic evening on a yacht in Marina del Rey, CA, on Saturday. The couple showed major PDA as they shared a few kisses and cuddled up under a blanket before sailing away. Their sweet date comes just a few days after Selena’s ex Justin Bieber mocked The Weeknd (real name Abel Tesfaye) on social media. During an Instagram Live video, the singer jokingly said that his favorite song at the moment was The Weeknd’s “Starboy,” before erupting into laughter. Despite his recent remarks, it looks like Selena is having a great time with her new beau. In the past month, they’ve already taken their whirlwind romance global by enjoying a romantic vacation in Italy and a few low-key appearances around LA.
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It is Global Running Day and whether you want to get fit, raise money for a good cause, or make new friends, joining a running club is a great way to do all three!
When the Knaresborough Striders started training for their first 5km run just two months ago, they were determined to make it past the finish line smiling.
And that they did!
We caught up with some of the ladies just moments after completing the race to find out why they decided to take part and how they feel about accomplishing this milestone.
Inspired to have a go? Find out how to get into running with our handy guide.
LAURENS, S.C. (AP)  Arguments about a lawsuit that seeks belated integration for a World War I memorial that separates the soldiers' names by race have been delayed
Lawyers for the state of South Carolina planned to argue Tuesday that the lawsuit should be thrown out. But that hearing was postponed until March.
On the other side of the lawsuit is a Greenwood group that wanted to change plaques on the World War I monument that list the dead under separate "colored" and "white" sections. They were stopped by the Heritage Act.
The act requires a two-thirds vote from the state Legislature to change any historical monument from any era of history. It was passed in 2000 when lawmakers feared a backlash against monuments and street names honoring Confederates.
We’ve seen a lot of trends this year in designing hair on or around your face. Especially the eyebrows like the squiggle brow or feather brows. But this new trend, might have just gone TOO far.
Instagram user @gret_chen_chen posted to the social media site pictures that appear to be as if she has placed false eyelashes around the nostrils of her nose.
Nose hair extension #nosehair #lashes #extensions #beauty #selfie #eyelashextensions #falselashes #加藤一二三 A post shared by GretChen Chen (@gret_chen_chen) on Oct 4, 2017 at 12:39pm PDT
Why is this happening?! We’re honestly hoping this does not catch on.
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There was something for all the Irish eyes that were smiling Saturday during the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade through downtown Portsmouth, as Cirque d’Art performers did some skywalking and acrobatics for the appreciative crowd.
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Kenora city councillor Sharon Smith is clear when it comes to her ambitions for 2017.
“I'm looking forward to us moving ahead with health care in our community,” Smith says. “The Northwestern Health Unit is my board and I really believe that we need to be investing in public health. I think that is absolutely the way to deal with the issues that we have in northwestern Ontario.”
Smiths notes that northwestern Ontario's health care issues are more significant than anywhere else in the province.
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Gasol is not in the Spurs' starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Jazz, Jabari Young of the San Antonio Express-News reports.
This comes as a bit of a surprise, as there has been no word of any injury and Gasol has started every game he's appeared in this season. Davis Bertans will start in his place, though assuming Gasol is still available to play, he should see his regular share of minutes.
Young finished with 10 points (2-10 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 6-6 FT), and two rebounds in 40 minutes during Monday's 89-75 loss to San Antonio.
After a 20 point game against Phoenix, Young came back to earth with a thud against the Spurs. As is generally the case, when Young's shot is not falling, he is going to hurt you elsewhere. He does nothing outside of scoring and three-pointers and this is magnified by his current allotment of minutes. He is fine as a streamer while the Warriors wait for their troops to return but just beware of these kinds of games.
Jeff Beck & Paul Rodgers + Ann Wilson of Heart are bringing their Stars Align Tour to Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island on July 29th. Enter for your chance to win a pair of tickets to the show! Tickets are on sale now. Visit livenation.com for more information.
Western Judicial Circuit Superior Court Judge Lawton E. Stephens of Athens has been re-elected to serve on the Board of Governors of the 49,000-member State Bar of Georgia. The Board of Governors is the 160-member policymaking authority of the State Bar, with representation from each of Georgia's judicial circuits.
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José Castro (Sevilla's president) spoke about Clément Lenglet (who Barcelona strongly want) to the press, here is what he had to say on the matter:" Lenglet-Barcelona? Yes it is true that Bartomeu called me as he likes Lenglet a lot. As I have said, whoever wants to get Lenglet has to pay his release clause. That's the only way that a team will be able to get him from us...".As Mundo Deportivo reported, Barca seem ready to pay his release clause as they want to lock him up as soon as possible. Liverpool, Manchester United are also very interested in Lenglet but Barcelona are in pole position. Time will tell as a deal between Sevilla and Barcelona seems pretty close. We should find out more soon...Lenglet appeared in 51 games this season for Sevilla as he scored four goals and added an assist. Time will tell as he is a very wanted player at the moment...
A famous child almost cost her parents $19,000 by ignoring the "parent eye" Krystal Pino from 106.3 The Groove has this story and more including who had dinner with Judge Judy, what two new businesses the Backstreet Boys are getting into, and why the Nascar race was renamed in The Spotlight.
Philly DA Accuses Drugmakers Of Deceptive Opioid Marketing
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 7:49 PM EST) -- Philadelphia’s district attorney took aim at the pharmaceutical industry on Friday as his office launched a lawsuit accusing a slew of drugmakers, including Johnson & Johnson and Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc., of fueling the opioid crisis through deceptive marketing of painkillers.
The suit is the latest in a string of cases — the city of Philadelphia filed its own independent action in mid-January — being pursued around the country against major drugmakers for allegedly irresponsible promotion of addictive opioid medication for use treating long-term pain....
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WRAPUP 4-U.S. consumer prices, retail sales weaken in May
WASHINGTON, June 14 U.S. consumer prices unexpectedly fell in May and retail sales recorded their biggest drop in 16 months, suggesting a softening in domestic demand that could limit the Federal Reserve's ability to continue raising interest rates this year.
As Jae Crowder emerged as one of the NBA's better two-way wings, it became clear quickly that the Boston Celtics fleeced the Dallas Mavericks when trading for him two years ago. Nobody intelligent would argue otherwise, but it's still interesting when an NBA coach points out one of his organization's mistakes, as the Mavericks' Rick Carlisle did Monday night: Carlisle isn't sharing any secrets here or lobbing an unexpected insult at one of his bosses.
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PASADENA >> An Altadena man died after a drunken driver collided with his motorcycle in Pasadena early New Year's Day, police said. The deadly crash took place at 4:39 a.m. along Fair Oaks Avenue at Washington Boulevard, Pasadena police Lt.
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Liam and Luke Hemsworth kicked off their weekend early with a guys’ night out!
The 27-year-old Independence Day: Resurgence actor and the 36-year-old Westworld star were spotted enjoying a meal at Nobu with friends on Thursday (October 5) in Malibu, Calif.
Liam paired his dark blue and white striped shirt with a dark blue sweater, and Luke sported a sling on his left arm.
Both guys also wore baseball caps.
Missing from the festivities was their middle brother Chris.
Back in August, the brothers made a handsome trio as they stepped out together for dinner in Santa Monica.
Did you know that Chris almost lost his Thor role to Liam? Read more here.
FYI: Liam is wearing a Linksoul hat.
Unhyphenated-American: This is a good idea but ensuring that the H1B system is not abused or circumvented is the real challenge. The law must be enforced and those violating it must be prosecuted and or fined otherwise it's another toothless law.
Ma Jiuyue, composer and director
Led by composer Ma Jiuyue, Sounds of China is a highly polished ensemble from Beijing that blends traditional Chinese music with forward-looking arrangements, mixing the ancient and the modern. While the group incorporates plenty of traditional instruments, Jiuyue’s arrangements recast the ancient melodies into thoroughly contemporary, rock-oriented settings with electric guitar, synthesizers, and a standard drum kit, giving the performances a pop-like energy and sheen. The ensemble features some of China’s greatest musicians from both the classical world and the pop realm. Jiuyue incorporates a wide variety of ideas, mixing in bits of new age, pop, progressive rock, jazz, and cinematic grandeur.
This performance is supported in part by touring assistance from Arts Midwest.
The rising number of threats taking place at schools around the Midlands is fostering a conversation about the increased need for school resource officers.
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) — If you are driving around Belhaven, you might spot a pothole filled with a Christmas tree!
The Christmas tree pothole is at the corner of Lyncrest Avenue and Poplar Boulevard in Jackson.
Accompanying the pothole is are signs that say “Merry Christmas Belhaven” and “From our Sinkhole to Yours.”
Some neighbors said the tree brings holiday cheer and serves as a better warning than the regular orange cones.
Kelsey Berry says this pothole has been there since she moved to the neighborhood in May, and she noticed the tree some time last week.
“Maybe if we keep doing creative things like this to get their attention, eventually they’ll come,” Berry said after pointing out a another hole that the city fixed.
WJTV 12 reached out to the city about the pothole; officials said the public works director is looking into it.
Several tri-state non-profit organizations are receiving donations from “Harry the Hippie”. Four TRI-CAP service areas, including Hardest Hit Housing foreclosure prevention program, Energy Assistance utility supplemental service, Health Families child abuse prevention service and Family Planning health clinic in Dubois County received $110 in donations.
Timothy B. Watt, aka Harry the Homeless Hippie, collected monetary donations from community members over the weekend then distributed them to several charities.
Watt plans to go to Pike County later this week. He is raising awareness about homelessness and hunger throughout the Hoosier state.
Other local charities he chose include Crisis Connection, Dubois County Community Meals, the Community Food Bank, Habitat for Humanity, and the veteran’s support group “Red, White, and Blue.”
To learn more about this organization’s services, visit TRI-CAP.
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The time has come. WayHome has announced it’s 2017 line-up and we couldn’t be more excited about it. If you’ve never experienced the magical 3-day music and arts event at Burl’s Creek, this is your year. Grab your tickets starting Wednesday, February 15th at 12PM (EST) with our pre-sale! Click here and use the password WHrock95
March 28 Tianjin Tianyao Pharmaceuticals Co Ltd :
* Says it received goods manufacture practice GMP certificate from Tianjin Food and Drug Administration
* Certificate issued to crude drug budesonide manufactured by the company for anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic use
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There are 527 people reported missing in Arkansas, according to the state's Never Forgotten database. The case of Little Rock resident Ebby Steppach, who was missing for two and a half years before her remains were found at a west Little Rock park, brought to light some of the issues regarding investigative procedure in missing persons cases, and we want to hear your stories.
Have you reported someone missing in Arkansas? What was your experience like? Were you told to wait a certain number of hours before filing an official report? After you did, how was the case investigated? Were you kept in the loop regarding your loved one? We want to know, regardless of the outcome of the case.
If you're willing to share your story, please fill out the form on this page or contact the reporter directly at vmonk@arkansasonline.com.
A man accused of grabbing a woman in the locker room at Salt Lake Community College also left ransom notes demanding sex in various lockers and later threw a chair at an investigator, police say. Timothy Alan Wyatt, 33, of Salt Lake City, was charged Friday in 3rd District Court with aggravated kidnapping and aggravated sexual assault, first-degree felonies; burglary, assault by a prisoner and drug possession with prior convictions, third-degree felonies, KSL reported.
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Tuesday of Easter Week (Easter Tuesday)
April 18, 2017
Daily Reading from the USCCB: Acts 2:36-44
Peter’s inaugural sermon continues. Jesus’ resurrection, he says, is a sign that Jesus has been established by the Father as Lord and Messiah.
The people realize that they have killed their savior and ask Peter what they can do now. He tells them that they must change their lives and be baptized, receive the forgiveness of their sins and the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Salvation is available to them if they will accept it. It is up to them to take advantage of what God offers–“Save yourselves from your present context of sinfulness,” he urges them.
God offers salvation in Jesus to us, too. We can’t earn it, but we can accept it from the generosity of the Father and the risen Christ.
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FILE - In this Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017 file photo, Russian President Vladimir Putin gestures while speaking to employees of Rostec Corporation during an awarding ceremony at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence outside in Moscow, Russia. The Tass news agency says that Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived at a Russian military air base in Syria on Monday, Dec. 11, 2017. Pool Photo via AP, File Sergei Karpukhin
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Join Andy Stokes and many others at the Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts, June 23-25. The festival also includes several art exhibits, food booths, music and fine art and craft.
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Manchester United finished second in the Premier League and runners-up in the FA Cup this season.
But some sections of the support are growing dissatisfied at Mourinho's defensive tactics, especially with local rivals storming to the title in style.
Tottenham and Liverpool finished behind the Red Devils but also proved to be a greater attacking threat.
And Sharpe, who played for Sir Alex Ferguson's United side from 1988 to 1996, believes tensions will only rise if Mourinho does not change his approach.
Three-fifths of Scots believe Nicola Sturgeon should drop her demand for a second independence referendum, according to a new survey.
The Survation poll for the Daily Record found 60% support for that stance, which comes after the SNP lost 21 Commons seats in last week's General Election, including those of former first minister Alex Salmond and deputy leader Angus Robertson.
More than a quarter of those questioned (27%) said the First Minister and SNP leader should continue her plans for IndyRef2, while 13% gave no view.
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The reigning queen of Instagram, Selena Gomez, strikes again, this time shocking the world with her most shocking hair style to date.
Hare Krishna devotees celebrated the Rath Yatra (Chariot Festival) last Friday with a procession along Frederick Street, Port-of-Spain. One of the largest religious festivals in India, three deities— Jagannath in the form of Krishna, Subhadra, and Balabhadra—are seated in Raths (chariots) and pulled along by devotees.
Celebrations are held at three locations in Trinidad —Port-of-Spain, Chaguanas and Debe—at different times of the year.
For Rath3-Chariot, the dieties are carried; for Rath4, women dance in the streets; for Rath5, male devotees celebrate and for Rath6, there is the custom of sweeping with a broom in front of the procession.
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DRIVERS are facing severe delays on the A34 near Didcot after reports of a crane on fire.
It appears the fire is southbound on the carriageway on the exit sliproad at the Milton Interchange.
The exit slip road is partially blocked after it happened about 6.30am.
Reports show traffic is building up in the area and delays of up to 30 minutes as queues strecth back past Abingdon.
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EDITORIAL: Charter school at risk Helen Thackston deserves a better legacy. Check out this story on yorkdispatch.com: http://www.yorkdispatch.com/story/opinion/editorials/2017/02/14/editorial-charter-school-risk/97899676/ Board Member Juanita Kirkland speaks as the York City School District holds a special meeting regarding the future of Helen Thackston Charter School at the Administration Building in York City, Feb. 13, 2017.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar has informed the mixed martial arts promotion that he is retired from competition.
The UFC confirmed Lesnar’s decision Wednesday.
The decision doesn’t affect Lesnar’s professional wrestling career, where he has spent most of the past five years.
He returned from a 4 1/2-year MMA absence last July to beat Mark Hunt at UFC 200, but the result was overturned after Lesnar failed two doping tests. He was subsequently suspended from competition for a year by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, which administers the UFC’s doping policy.
Lesnar’s decision to retire means he has been removed from USADA’s drug-testing pool, which monitors the fighters year-round.
If Lesnar decides to return to competition, he would have to serve the remaining five months of his suspension.
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's proposal to give middle-class students free tuition at state colleges has touched off a broader debate about the cost of an education - and several alternative proposals.
State Senate Democrats on Monday offered their own plan, which would make tuition free for students from families earning up to $150,000, compared to Cuomo's $125,000 threshold.
The new proposal would also give lower income students more help with room and board and $10 million in increased aid for students at private colleges.
The Democratic governor's proposal has been criticized for not addressing rising room and board costs, and for providing no new aid to poor students.
Some type of plan is expected to be included in the state budget now being negotiated by Cuomo and state lawmakers.
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April 20 Nextage Co Ltd
* Says it will offer an off-floor distribution of 100,000 shares on Tokyo Stock Exchange between May 10 and May 11
* Offering price will be determined based on the closing share price of the day before the distribution
* Says the limitation for distribution is up to 100 shares for each customer
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Travelers Cos. earnings rose in the first quarter as the company battled slightly higher catastrophe costs from a year ago but reported that its core income rose.
New York-based Travelers, part of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, is among the largest sellers of insurance to U.S. businesses and sells car and home insurance to individuals and families. It is one of the first big property-casualty insurers to report quarterly earnings, and its results are watched closely as a bellwether for others.
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Bicycle owners in Sheffield have been warned over a spate of thefts.
Police in the south west of the city said there had been a recent increase in the number of bicycles being stolen in the area.
They said in many cases thieves had broken into sheds, specifically targeting high-end bicycles.
Sheffield South West Local Policing Team (LPT) urged people to secure their bikes at all times.
"A check of recent criminal activity in our LPT area has shown an increase in the theft of pedal cycles," the team wrote on its Facebook page.
"At this time there is no particular pattern to this criminality as the thefts are occurring at any time during the day and night and in all areas.
"As owners are already aware it is important to secure your cycle at all times whether out in the open or in in a secure building.
"A number of thefts have taken place recently where sheds have been broken into specifically in order to steal high end cycles. KEEP THEM SECURE AND KEEP THEM SAFE!"
Felecia Casey-Hicks, left, allows N.C. Central University researcher Julie Horvath to take a skin sample from her ankle for her study into human genetic variation among skin microbes. Dawn Stancil, center left, and Katie Jenkins, center right, assisted Horvath in collecting the data. Grace Turner gturner@heraldsun.com
Emergency services are at the scene of a three-car crash on the main Edenderry to Enfield road this Tuesday evening, April 24.
It's understood the crash occurred near Carbury and the road is blocked as a result. Gardaí, Ambulance and Fire Brigade personnel are attending the scene.
AA Roadwatch are advising motorists to use alternative routes as traffic is now at a standstill in the area.
It's unclear at this time if there are injuries at the scene.
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When Concord Police Sgt. Marc McGonagle used to talk about methamphetamine, he had to use pictures of meth addicts from the Midwest to illustrate the before and after effects of the drug.
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Peralta was placed on the paternity list Monday, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.
This explains Peralta's absence from Monday's lineup. He'll be away from the team for up to three days as he awaits the birth of his child. Gregor Blanco will likely fill in for Peralta in the outfield until he returns, while reliever J.J. Hoover was recalled from Triple-A in a corresponding roster move.
Department of Labor and Employment Secretary Silvestre Bello III said on Monday that the bereaved families of four Filipino workers overseas who died in a vehicular accident in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates are entitled to financial assistance from the government. He noted that such assistance would be given to OFWs who are bonafide members of the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration .
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BERLIN: Police say one man has been killed and two people injured in a knife attack on a train in the northern German city of Flensburg.
Federal police said in a statement the incident took place today at around 7 pm local time.
They said the details of the attack were not clear yet, but that one of the injured was a 22-year-old female police officer.
The statement said she appeared to have used her pistol, suggesting she may have killed the man.
German daily Bild reported that following a dispute, one man attacked another man with a knife and then a police officer who was called to intervene.
The German news agency dpa reported the Flensburg main train station had been evacuated and service to Flensburg had been interrupted temporarily.
ATLANTA — Two Atlanta men have been sentenced for illegally buying and trafficking at least three dozen guns from Georgia to Trinidad and Tobago.
The U.S. attorney’s office in Atlanta says Errol Alfred, known as “Major,” was sentenced Thursday to five years in prison. Kerry Fernandez, known as “Trini,” was sentenced April 19 to two years and three months.
Both had previously pleaded guilty to charges including conspiring to smuggle firearms out of the U.S.
Prosecutors say between August 2013 and September 2014, Alfred and Fernandez used straw buyers to buy guns. Alfred then hid the guns in shipping barrels to smuggle them to Trinidad, where they were sold.
A third man, Jordan Dunham, in April got six months in prison for illegally purchasing some of the guns the two men shipped.
MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP)  Police in New Hampshire found an array of drugs in an apartment during an investigation into the death of a 20-month-old child.
Police say two people have been charged with drug possession after Wednesday's discovery.
Authorities in Manchester say the toddler died on May 25, and they executed a search warrant that day as part of the death investigation.
Thirty-one-year-old Joshua Garvey and 33-year-old Christen Gelinas were each charged with possession of controlled drugs with intent to distribute. Police say they found heroin, cocaine, crack and suboxone that had an estimated street value of over $5,400. Garvey also faces bail violation charges.
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Gelinas and Garvey faced arraignment Wednesday. It wasn't immediately known if they had lawyers.
There were no details on their relationship to the toddler or the child's identity.
Rapides Sheriff's deputies have arrested an Alexandria man for allegedly threatening a junior high school coach. Terry Fisher, 41, was booked with Assault on a School Teacher; Unlawful Disruption of the Operation of a School; Criminal Damage to Property over $500; Communicating of False Information of Planned Bombing on School Property, at a School Function, or in a Firearm-free Zone and Contempt of Court.
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A LGBTQ rights group has asked the Michigan Civil Rights Commission for legal protections.
There is currently a prohibition on sex discrimination to include protections for sexual orientation and gender identity.
People who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning or queer in Michigan are currently not protected by the 1976 Elliott Larsen Civil Rights Act, which means they can be legally discriminated against in housing, employment and public accommodations.
The commission is expected to address the advocacy group's request at a September 18 meeting in Lansing.
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A sequel to 2001's 'Jay And Silent Bob Strike Back' was first rumored last year when director & co-star, Kevin Smith, tweeted about a #JayAndSilentBobReboot & now it appears that the film is very real.
16 years ago, #JayAndSilentBobStrikeBack was released in theaters. And this Fall, we shoot a follow-up flick called #JayAndSilentBobReboot! pic.twitter.com/bULHxzX3aj — KevinSmith (@ThatKevinSmith) August 25, 2017
Per Kevin Smith, 'Reboot' will begin filming in August and it sounds like it'll be very similar to the original.
Kevin Smith’s very meta Jay and Silent Bob Reboot to begin filming in August: https://t.co/iVqmFFeEQ1 pic.twitter.com/p69lys37JA — Consequence of Sound (@consequence) May 30, 2018
In 'Jay And Silent Bob Reboot' the tag team will head back to Hollywood to stop a reboot of the original film and we'll get a film that pokes fun at sequels, reboots, and remakes.
For more, head to Consequence of Sound.
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YouTubers KSI, Logan Paul agree to box in UK, U.S.
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NEW YORK — YouTube stars KSI and Logan Paul are taking their acts into the boxing ring.
They've agreed to a two-fight deal, with the first bout in the Manchester, England, on August 25th and a rematch in the United States.
KSI, whose real name is Olajide William Olatunji, was training with boxers Floyd Mayweather Sr. and Badou Jack in Los Angeles.
The 24-year-old English comedian and actor beat YouTuber Joe Weller in the ring in London last month.
YouTube removed Paul's channels earlier this year after he posted images of what appeared to be a suicide victim online. Paul later apologized. YouTube also temporarily suspended advertising on the 22-year-old's channels in February due to an odd "pattern of behavior."
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - The FBI has arrested a 23-year-old man who authorities say attempted to detonate what he believed was an explosives-laden van outside an Oklahoma bank.
Officials say Jerry Drake Varnell of Sayre, Oklahoma, was arrested Saturday in connection with a plot to detonate a vehicle bomb in Oklahoma City.
A federal complaint says the FBI learned in December that Varnell wanted to blow up a building and that an undercover FBI agent posed as someone who could help. Officials say Varnell initially wanted to blow up the Federal Reserve Building in Washington, D.C., with a device similar to one used in the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing.
Varnell is scheduled to appear in federal court Monday afternoon on a charge of attempting to use explosives to destroy a building in interstate commerce.
Chicago real estate tycoon Lee Miglin is murdered in what police describe as a random killing. An FX Original.
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — If you bought a Powerball ticket in Pennsylvania for Saturday’s drawing, you may be holding a piece of paper worth $457 million.
Powerball officials say a single winning ticket was sold in Pennsylvania that matches all of the winning numbers: 22-57-59-60-66 and Powerball 7. The jackpot from Saturday’s drawing is the eighth-largest ever for the Powerball game.
The specific location where the winning ticket was sold has not been announced.
Powerball is played in 44 states plus Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The largest jackpot in Powerball history was $1.6 billion. Three winning tickets were sold in that Jan. 13, 2016, drawing.
Early morning rains have rendered many roads unmotorable
Early morning rains have rendered many roads unmotorable.
Reports coming in from several parts of the indicate many intersections in Accra and Kumasi have been flooded and motorists are finding it difficult to use them.
There are, as at now, three accidents on the Accra-Tema motorway causing heavy traffic on the already busy route.
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April 24 (Reuters) - Stonecastle Partners:
* STONECASTLE AND Q2 PARTNER WITH MONEYLION TO OFFER DEPOSIT ACCOUNTS AND DEBIT CARDS
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Which would you rather own: a stock that might generate huge profits in the short term, or one that you know will produce steady returns for years to come? Identifying the underlying trends in our economy, and then selecting those companies best positioned to capitalize on them over the long haul, is the best way to guarantee your profits.
Two trends that we know will continue for the foreseeable future are the aging of the U.S. population and increasing consumption of health care services, particularly pharmaceuticals. Drugstore chains that have established their brand names and occupy key locations in growing areas will be making serious money for years to come.
In the past, Walgreens Boots Alliance has had a strong position and and it remains a stock worth owning. Its rival CVS Health (CVS) , had a rockier 2016, but many observers see it as poised for a rebound in the new year.
HOUSTON -- Mookie Betts left the Red Sox's ALDS Game 2 against the Houston Astros in the eighth inning after potentially re-aggravating his left wrist.
The wrist seemed to bother him during his final at-bat in the top half of the eighth inning. He flied out to left field.
Rajai Davis replaced him in right field to begin the bottom half of the eighth.
Betts injured the wrist last week and missed a couple of games. He also underwent a pain-killing shot last week, per Alex Speier of The Boston Globe.
The right fielder went 1-for-4 with a double to right in the first inning. He made a costly error during the sixth inning.
The Red Sox are trailing 8-1 in the eighth.
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WKRN) – The Warren County Sheriff’s office is looking for three missing foster children that were supposed to be at a home in Bowling Green.
Friday night it was determined that 17-year old Amber Smith, 15-year old Jasmine Davis and her daughter 1-year old Mya Davis were missing from the home, according to deputies.
Investigators believe the teens were aided by an unidentified subject with a vehicle.
Anyone with information regarding the missing juveniles is asked to contact the Warren County Sheriff’s Department at (270) 842-1633.
North Bay police are seeking witnesses to a motor vehicle collision that resulted in an assault allegation.
Police said that Wednesday at 6:22 p.m. two vehicles collided in the 1200 block of Main Street West.
There is an allegation of an assault between the parties involved in the collision.
There were no injuries.
Police are aware that there were a number of people in the area who potentially observed the collision and subsequent altercation. Police are asking anyone who has any information to contact the police.
Anyone with information that may assist police with this investigation is asked to call the North Bay Police Service at 705-497-5555 and select option 9 to speak to an officer. Those who wish to remain anonymous can contact Near North Crime Stoppers online at nearnorthcrimestoppers.com or call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – Virginia Beach paramedics responded to a tour vessel where a person on board was suffering from a seizure.
Officials say that Virginia Beach Fireboat 12 responded to the vessel off Rudee Inlet.
The person was on board the 65 foot Atlantic Explorer tour boat with the Marine Science Museum. The VB Police Marine boat and fire boat assisted with removing the person from the tour boat and onto the fireboat, according to officials.
The condition of the injured person is not known at this time.
Stay with News 3 for updates.
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Uber says it has suspended self-driving operations in Phoenix and other cities after car kills pedestrian.
Feb 14 Humana Inc :
* Humana announces termination of merger with Aetna; schedules conference call with investors
* Humana Inc - Humana is entitled to a breakup fee of $1 billion, or approximately $630 million, net of tax
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Rapper Cassper Nyovest seems to be in a generous mood lately and has promised to help yet another person pay student fees, this time with a R100k pledge.
The rapper came across a Twitter campaign by a tweep called Kholofelo, who is fundraising for her fees by selling homemade ginger juice. The tweep had been asking for retweets from people to help spread awareness.
"Morning guys, I’m selling concentrated Gemere (homemade ginger juice) for R50 to help my peers and I pay for our university fees. It’s part of our #R1PaysMyFees. Limpopo and Gauteng. Got them delivered last night. Please RT. Great for dashing too," read the message.
Obviously touched by the initiative, Cassper said he would contribute by using some of his December gig money.
Charlie Puth and Kehlani released the music video for their song, “Done For Me” on Monday (April 23).
The video, which was directed by RJ Sanchez and Brendan Vaughn, keeps the retro-chic vibe that the track has.
In the video, we see Puth and Kehlani competing for the attention of the same girl. Throughout the video we see both stars dancing in a club. Charlie and Kehlani have impressive dance moves throughout the video. Look at how they used those mirrors in the video here:
Charlie’s second studio album, Voicenotes, drops on May 11. The album also features the songs “Attention” and “Low Long.”
UP NEXT: Charlie Puth Dishes on His Friendship With Shawn Mendes
By the way, how did Charlie Puth and Shawn Mendes get to be so tight? Well, we caught up with Charlie recently after he got off stage at a hometown show in New Jersey for an EXCLUSIVE interview where he told us about his friendship with Mendes and so much more.
In the science fiction series Star Trek, a doctor can use a handheld device called a "tricorder" to check a person's vital signs and diagnose illness. What once was imagined is now a reality. The Qualcomm Tricorder XPRIZE challenged scientists to develop a "tricorder-like" device to improve health care globally. The winners were recently announced in Los Angeles.
Following last night’s episode of WWE RAW in Columbus, new matches have been announced for WWE Payback in two weeks on April 30 in San Jose, California.
This includes Roman Reigns vs. Braun Strowman and Bayley defending the WWE RAW Women’s Championship against Alexa Bliss.
As reported earlier, WWE had already announced that Seth Rollins vs. Samoa Joe is now official per an announcement prior to RAW on Monday evening.
Here is the updated card for WWE Payback in two weeks.
WWE Championship – House of Horrors Match
Randy Orton (c) vs. Bray Wyatt
Roman Reigns vs. Braun Strowman
Seth Rollins vs. Samoa Joe
WWE United States Championship Match
Kevin Owens (c) vs. Chris Jericho
WWE RAW Tag Team Championships Match
The Hardy Boyz (c’s) vs. Sheamus and Cesaro
WWE Cruiserweight Championship Match
Neville (c) vs. Austin Aries
WWE RAW Women’s Championship
Bayley (c) vs. Alexa Bliss
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Harrison Ford and Ryan Gosling have been touring around the world to promote their new movie, Blade Runner 2049. For the most part, each interview has been pretty normal…that is until they started drinking with Alison Hammond of This Morning.
That’s right, during an early morning interview Ford, Gosling, and the hostess started knocking back the whiskey. The interview was hilariously downhill after that.
Here’s how it all started, Alison has the original glasses from the first Blade Runner movie. She put them on set thinking Ford and Gosling would appreciate her attention to detail. And of course, Gosling was completely into it. Then Alison admits she’s never seen the first film. That’s when the laughter starts and seemingly never ends.
Less than a minute in, Gosling busts out the booze! About 10 seconds later, Alison starts pouring herself a drink. Another 10 seconds pass, and Ford is hitting the good stuff.
Seriously, this is the best interview of all time! Well worth the entire 4 minutes.
New York (AP) — Silver futures trading on the NY Merc Tuesday:
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Pling! It's the end of an era.
On December 15, AOL Instant Messenger, the chat client used primarily in the late '90s and early '00s as a perfect platform for passive aggressive away messages, will shut the door after 20 years.
"We know there are so many loyal fans who have used AIM for decades; and we loved working and building the first chat app of its kind since 1997," read a statement posted as part of an FAQ on AOL's website. "Our focus will always be on providing the kind of innovative experiences consumers want. We're more excited than ever to focus on building the next generation of iconic brands and life-changing products."
The success keep’s coming for Orillia’s own Bleeker. They were nominated for a Juno for Breakthrough Group of the Year.
Last week their single “Highway” was featured on Loudwire’s Cage Match. Bleeker faced off against Incubus’ latest offering, “Nimble Bastard”- and won!
Now, Bleeker is up against Through Fire’s “Breathe”. You can vote every hour until April 24th to help these guys win! Vote here!
Mumbai, June 14 Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, whose new movie "Tubelight" has a war backdrop, says wars between nations can come to an end if those who order wars are sent to the front with guns. "I think those who order war should be sent to the war front, given guns and asked to fight first.
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Derbyshire police are appealing for information after two signs were damaged near to the entrance of a farm in Oakerthorpe.
One of the signs which are located near the driveway on Chesterfield Road was pulled down and became damaged sometime between 9 am and 12 noon on Tuesday, September 19.
The same thing happened to another sign sometime between Saturday, September 23 and Monday, September 25.
Anyone with any information should call PCSO Meikel Miller on 101, quoting reference 17*414860, or send her a message online through the Contact Us page of their website, www.derbyshire.police.uk.
You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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Jim Messina
Friday, March 24
Doors 7PM / Show 8PM
Turner Hall Ballroom
As one half of Loggins & Messina, co-founder of the country-rock band Poco, member and key contributor to Buffalo Springfield, Jim Messina has left an indelible footprint on popular music. Jim produced, engineered, and composed much of the Loggins & Messina, Poco and Buffalo Springfield albums. Loggins & Messina produced many hits (Angry Eyes, Your Mama Don’t Dance, Danny’s Song, Vahevala, House at Pooh Corner) and sold over 20 million albums domestically.
Anti-extremist watchdog condemns anti-extremists For decades, the Southern Poverty Law Center has been the go-to media source on violent extremism. Sadly, it no longer deserves the trust its crusading work once merited. In recent...
'Wrong' kind of hero: Why feminists diss Hirsi Ali Ayaan Hirsi Ali should be the perfect feminist hero. In theory, she fits the role on multiple levels: She’s an escapee from an abusive patriarchy. She’s an African immigrant who...
‘In Islam, they are all rotten apples’: Ex-Muslim's call for religion's reboot There was a time when author and activist Ayaan Hirsi Ali believed it all: that, according to Islam, the infidel should die, that the Quran is infallible, that those who...
Ditched by feminists: Throwing women under the bus It’s a woman’s prerogative to change her mind. And feminists seem to have embraced this message wholeheartedly. According to the latest memo from feminist headquarters at Smith College, right- (er,...
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The Red Dot (Wauwatosa)
w/Sean Williamson (guitar)
Sam Gehrke (bass)
Matt Liban (drums)
Lodewijk Broekhuizen (violin, guitar)
Aaron Gardner (saxophone, flute)
Here is a link for all the other details of the show:
Kyle Feerick"Heart" album release show at Red Dot Tosa!
To pre-order the album, "Heart", off iTunes, click onthe link below:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/heart/id1196582702
And I will leave you with a video of a performance from this pastsummer, playing one of the songs off the new album:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2xy6u8tsPc
I can't wait to sharethis new music with you, and I hope you can make it to the show!
NEW YORK, April 24 (Reuters) - The U.S. Treasury Department on Tuesday sold $32 billion of two-year fixed-rate debt at a yield of 2.498 percent, the highest yield at an auction of this maturity since July 2008, Treasury data showed.
The ratio of bids to the amount of two-year notes offered was 2.61, the weakest since December. This gauge on overall auction demand was 2.91 at the prior two-year auction held in March. (Reporting by Richard Leong; Editing by Dan Grebler)
Police received complaints for this goal celebration by Hibs boss Neil Lennon after his side equalised through Simon Murray in their 3-2 victory at Ibrox.
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Lennon cupped his ears and made a gesture to the home fans in the wake of the goal, with some Rangers supporters criticising him for “inflammatory” actions.
What do you think? Did the ex-Celtic manager go too far? Or is this a case of sour grapes from the Ibrox support?
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She may have spent most of her life promoting Cape Breton talent but Joella Foulds is singing a different tune these days. Foulds has resumed her own music career after retiring from the helm of Celtic Colours, the music festival she helped co-launch and maintain for 20 years.
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RIYADH - Prominent Emirati activist Ahmed Mansoor has been sentenced to 10 years in jail and fined 1 million AED ($272,000) on charges of criticizing the United Arab Emirates government on social media, The National newspaper reported late on Wednesday.
A trade and tourism hub, the UAE is an absolute monarchy that tolerates little public criticism of its ruling system and has prosecuted Mansoor and other pro-democracy activists for what it called insulting the country’s leaders.
Mansoor was among five activists convicted of those charges in 2011 amid the “Arab Spring” protests calling for reform in other Arab states.
Mansoor, an electrical engineer and poet, was arrested in March 2017 and accused of promoting a sectarian and hate-incited agenda. The court cleared him of terrorist-related charges, according to The National.
Rights groups have called for Mansoor's release, calling his detention a violation of freedom of expression and opinion.
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* Quarterly net income 2.3 million pesos
* Quarterly total revenue 68.1 million pesos Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
April 5 China Unicom Hong Kong Ltd
* Trading in shares of co and debt securities on stock exchange of Hong Kong ltd will be halted with effect from 9 a.m. On 5 April 2017
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What if filling a prescription was as easy as withdrawing money from an ATM? A South African company has set out to make that a reality. Meet the Pharmacy Dispensing Unit.
Archer-Daniels-Midland Company -- Moody's: Archer-Daniels-Midland Increases Debt Burden with Purchases of Neovia and Probiotics International
The Reds play host to the Serie A giants in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final at Anfield this evening.
But it seems scenes on the streets of Merseyside have soured with reports of Liverpool fans being attacked by the visitors.
And as home fans welcomed the team buses to the stadium, it appears one supporter has been stabbed before entering the ground.
Daily Star journalist Jeremy Cross tweeted: "Hearing reports of a serious incident behind the Kop end following clashes between rival fans.
"Paramedics treating the stabbing victim.
"Incident occurred close to the Albert.
"Believed to be a Liverpool fan."
Eaton went 3-for-5 with a double and two runs scored in Sunday's win over the Phillies.
In 26 at-bats since moving into the leadoff spot, Eaton's now hitting .385/.433/.500. Trea Turner (hamstring) is expected to return to the lineup this week, but Nats manager Dusty Baker might consider hitting Turner second when he gets back rather than dislodging the red-hot Eaton from the top of the order.
GoFundMe for family of South Bend murder victim
The family of Kenyatta McCurry, a South Bend mother who was murdered Sunday, has set up a GoFundMe page to help in the wake of her death.
A statement on the page, written by the victim's sister, reads:
"My sister was tragically murdered in front of her 8 year old and one year old daughters. She leaves behind four children three girls and a boy, whom all depended on her. She was pregnant with her fifth child. She was a sweet, beautiful, and helpful person. If she has it you had it. She will give her last to anybody. She had a heart of gold and will truly be missed. At this time we ask for any donations to help support her four surviving children and her funeral costs. This year her son graduates high school."
To donate to the family, visit the page on GoFundMe here.
Aleexandra Kefren, an 18-year-old from Romania, made global headlines by auctioning off her virginity for $1 million. Since then, an anonymous businessman has offered the teen over $2 million. Kefren...
You know we have reached a new low in this country when pharmaceutical companies are moralizing to the president. Kenneth C. Frazier, the CEO of Merck, announced on Twitter that he is resigning from President Trump’s American Manufacturing Council in direct response to the president’s failure to denounce the neo-Nazis and white supremacists who rioted in Charlottesville, Virginia, over the weekend. While he didn’t name Trump directly, in his statement, Frazier wrote that, “America’s leaders must honor our fundamental values by clearly rejecting expressions of hatred, bigotry and group supremacy, which run counter to the American ideal that all people are created equal.”
MEXICO CITY (AP) - Gunmen have killed the mayor of a town in western Mexico where three Italian men went missing in late January.
The prosecutors' office in Jalisco state says the mayor of Tecalitlan was gunned down by assailants wielding rifles.
A Tecalitlan municipal worker was wounded in the attack Monday.
The missing Italians are Raffaele Russo, his 25-year-old son Antonio Russo and his 29-year-old nephew Vincenzo Cimmino, all from the Naples area.
Several municipal police officers were arrested in February in connection with their disappearance. Authorities said the agents apparently handed the men over to a criminal gang and they have not been heard from since.
More than 60 mayors or mayors-elect have been killed in Mexico since 2006, often by criminal gangs.
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Mallory Edens, the daughter of Milwaukee Bucks co-owner Wes Edens, let loose with her reaction to the news that DeMarcus Cousins has agreed to a deal with the Golden State Warriors.
In an Instagram story, Edens highlighted a report from ESPN.com's Adrian Wojnarowski about the move and wrote, "r u joking this is just nuts at this point," per TMZ Sports.
In another post on Instagram, Edens added, "It's not cool to try and win a chip on ur own anymore huh." She also tweeted about the Warriors' ability to land whomever they want in free agency:
Edens' comments summed up the feeling from a lot of fans after the four-time All-Star center decided to join the defending champions.
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A 29-year-old woman and her ex-husband, both of Thousand Oaks, were identified as the victim and suspect in a shooting at The Oaks Mall.Thousand Oaks police said Sunday that Parisa Siddiqi was the woman shot and killed Saturday by 33-year-old Kevin Crane while she was working at the Paper Source store Saturday afternoon.Police said Crane turned the gun on himself after he fatally shot Siddiqi and survived. He is being treated at a local hospital, where he remains in critical condition.The two had children, police said."Their children are fine. They've been located at this time," said Ventura County Sheriff's Sgt. Eric Boschow on Saturday.Mall shoppers who heard the gunfire panicked, thinking it was an active shooter situation, according to witnesses. Some ran out of the mall, while others hid in stores.The entire mall was put in lockdown immediately after the shooting.
APRIL 24, 2018 — Kuwait News Agency reports that Kuwait Oil Tanker Company (KOTC) has signed a $167.6 million contract with South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Mipo Dockyard covering the construction of four 48,000 dwt petroleum products tankers.
The first of the vessels will be delivered in February 2020 with deliveries of the others following by May 2020.
The orders are part of a major KOTC fleet overhaul that aims for a significant increase of the company's gas and petroleum products vessels based on the needs of Kuwait Petroleum Corporation.
The IDF is in pursuit of Ahmed Jarar in southwest Jenin, Palestinian media reported on Saturday.
Jarar is suspected of being involved in the murder of Rabbi Raziel Shevach who was murdered near Havat Gilad in the West Bank on January 9.
Palestinian media reported that Israeli security forces are going from house to house using dogs to capture Jarar.
The IDF confirmed that a military operation was currently being carried out in Jenin, but declined to provide any more comments on the topic.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd:
* CP TO PURCHASE ITS COMMON SHARES UNDER SPECIFIC SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAMS AS PART OF ITS NORMAL COURSE ISSUER BID
* CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY LTD - WILL REPURCHASE COMMON SHARES FROM TWO THIRD-PARTY SELLERS UNDER TWO SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAMS
* CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY LTD - TO ENTER INTO SHARE REPURCHASE DEALS TO PURCHASE SHARES THROUGH DAILY PURCHASES BETWEEN DEC 14, 2017 AND MAY 14, 2018 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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It has emerged that the joint position on Brexit agreed in an article by Philip Hammond and Liam Fox was not even cleared with Brexit Secretary David Davis.
The Chancellor and Trade Secretary wrote a joint article for The Sunday Telegraph calling for a time-limited transition after Brexit that would involve leaving both the single market and customs union.
However, David Davis is reported to have said during an event in Edinburgh that the article was not "cleared" with him and that any transition should be driven by practicalities rather than ideology.
Even this apparent show of cabinet unity has now descended into confusion and division.
We have a government Brexit position that has not even been cleared with the Brexit Secretary.
It’s a complete farce.
How can the government publish a position paper when it has no clear position and the Prime Minister is still on holiday?
Sensible MPs must work together to prevent this chaotic hard Brexit and defend British jobs and prosperity.
Behind the Headlines: Tribune reporters Jessica Miller, Luke Ramseth and Lee Davidson, as well as Editorial Page Editor George Pyle, join KCPW’s Roger McDonough to talk about the week’s top stories, including ballot initiatives and the aftermath of the mass shooting in Las Vegas. Each Friday morning, stream “Behind the Headlines” online at kcpw.org or tune in to KCPW 88.3 FM or Utah Public Radio for the broadcast.
QUEBEC—Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer said Friday he is open to echoing some of the Quebec government’s constitutional demands in his party’s 2019 election platform.
During a trip with his family to Quebec City, the Tory leader said Premier Philippe Couillard’s plan included some “very interesting proposals.”
Couillard announced last May he hoped to create favourable conditions that could lead to the eventual reopening of constitutional negotiations, and to Quebec’s final approval of the 1982 Constitution.
The Quebec premier said at the time he wanted to launch a vast coast-to-coast discussion in the hopes of having the province’s distinct character officially recognized.
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Over the winter season, 53 children have died and flu-related hospital admissions are at an all-time high.
In Atlanta, Georgia, Grady Memorial Hospital opened a temporary mobile emergency room enclosed in plastic tents to handle a 25 percent increase in visits in the month of January.
While this flu strain is not necessarily deadly, the National Institutes of Health is still advising Americans to get a vaccine. A Canadian study, however, found the vaccine was less than 20 percent effective.
Al Jazeera's Kristen Saloomey reports.
The first book in the new trilogy comes 17 years after the last book in the series, The Amber Spyglass.
Pullman has revealed the new sets of novels are neither prequels or sequels, but “equels” set around the same time.
Speaking with BBC Radio 4, he said: “It's an equel.
“It's a different story which begins roughly 10 years before His Dark Materials and ends roughly 10 years after."
Jack White has announced a new vinyl-only live album, entitled Live at Third Man Records///Nashville & Cass Corridor. The album was recorded from the Detroit and Nashville stops of his mini-tour of intimate concerts he performed earlier this year in support of his Boarding House Reach album. The vinyl package will include a “Jack White logo” flag as well as a set of pictures by the photographer David Swanson. The album is available to order on White’s Third Man store through a “quarterly vault subscription” that will be accepting applications through July 31. Listen to a live performance of “Corporation” from the exclusive vinyl now.
"It's tough," Lou Williams said. "It's a lot of teams that's playing very exceptional basketball. We hit a little slide that we didn't have a lot of room for error. It's a lot of teams that have a lot of room for error. It's a lot of teams that's playing above average basketball. So we knew that before now. Dire is one word, but at the end of the day, all we can do is go out and play as hard as we can."
Sculptors from the Wichita Nation carved the images hundreds of years ago. There are small holes with basins just below them, and from the basins, curved miniature channels, some shaped like stairsteps moving down the sloping face of the stone.
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The Art Center presents new curatorial projects by 8-12 participants enrolled in the Curatorial Practices course, a component of the Visual Arts Certificate Program offered by the University of Chicago Graham School in partnership with the Hyde Park Art Center. Each show is conceived of, produced, and installed by the students working in teams. The exhibitions feature artwork in a variety of media by artists that the students researched and selected to feature in the exhibition.
Turkmen Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov met with a delegation headed by a member of the Islamic Consultative Assembly of Iran Hadi Shoushtari, the Turkmen Foreign Ministry said. According to the message, special attention was paid to the intensification of joint activity in the field of transport and transit, construction of roads, as well as electric power and gas.
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Former Bloc Quebecois MP Rejean Lefebvre is facing sex-related charges involving a minor.
Lefebvre was arraigned in Shawinigan today on charges of sexual assault, sexual touching and invitation to sexual touching involving someone under the age of 16.
Lefebvre was elected in the central Quebec riding of Champlain in 1993 and re-elected in 1997. He later became an Independent MP before deciding to not run in the 2000 election.
The 74-year-old is to return to court Oct. 16.
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NEW PUSH: Zonta Club of Albury-Wodonga president Joanne Metzger is developing a project to support domestic violence survivors in conjuction with Albury Community Health and Border organisations. Picture: JAMES WILTSHIRE A discrete, nondescript brochure small enough to be tucked away in a bra or a shoe could be the key to safety for a domestic violence survivor.
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HOUSTON - Heavy rain in Houston has cars splashing through flooded roads.
Authorities urge drivers to avoid flooded streets, but some drivers may have had few alternatives since water is covering many roadways in the area.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that most flood-related drownings happen when a vehicle is driven into hazardous flood water.
Heavy rain has also forced the city to cancel its annual Freedom Over Texas celebration, though the fireworks show will go on as planned.
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Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing door they say was stolen from a storage business in Springwater Township.
On June 27 between 3 a.m. and 1 p.m., according to Huronia West OPP, an unknown suspect cut a fence and gained entry into a mini storage business on Snow Valley Road. Officers believe the suspect entered several units by cutting off the pad locks on the overhead doors.
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Police say the only property reported stolen was a custom manufactured front residential door worth approximately $15,000.
Police are asking anyone with information to please contact the Huronia West OPP at (705) 429-3575. Information can also be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.crimestopperssdm.com.
The CW is giving the residents of Riverdale the chance to put on a little song and dance.
Riverdale High School Drama Department’s next dramatic endeavor is Carrie: The Musical. The result will be the first ever musical Riverdale episode, featuring 11 songs!
Check out the call list above. Cheryl Blossom will play the infamous Carrie, Alice Cooper will play Carrie’s crazy mom, Mrs. White and Veronica Lodge will play mean-girl Chris Hargensen.
The airdate for the musical episode has not yet been announced.
Don’t miss new episodes of Riverdale Wednesday nights at 8 on CW44!
Walt Disney Parks has filed multiple lawsuits over its property tax assessments for assets including the Magic Kingdom, reports Orlando Sentinel. A USA Today investigation found that 70 percent of buyers at Trump properties are secretive shell companies. These are among today’s must reads from around the commercial real estate industry.
I DON'T KNOW... THIRD BASE! This Little League Leaping Base Steal Is Seriously Impressive
We never made it out of T-ball, so this kid's cool little athletic play looks pretty major league to us.
Guitarist Paul Gilbert has revealed that Mr. Big are at work on their upcoming studio album, entitled Defying Gravity. The album is expected later this year. A video message from Gilbert can be found below.
The new album and follow-up to 2014's ...The Stories We Could Tell release is being produced by Kevin Elson, who worked with the band on their albums Mr. Big (1989), Lean Into It (1991), Bump Ahead (1993) and Hey Man (1996). At the time of Gilbert’s video message, the band already had six songs recorded.
Mr. Big’s original lineup will appear on the album - Eric Martin (vocals), Paul Gilbert (guitar), Billy Sheehan (bass) and Pat Torpey (drums). Matt Starr is “helping out on drums as well,” according to Gilbert.
Dad, can you show me that photo of you guys running after reaching the quarter final?
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DIXON (AP) - A teenager who authorities say fired shots at Dixon High School before he was shot by a school resource officer appeared by video conferencing in court Friday.
Matthew Milby's defense attorney asked for a speedy trial and a jury trial. After that, the Lee County State's Attorney's Office asked to keep Milby's bond at $2 million, saying he is still a threat to public safety. The state also asked for Milby to wear a GPS monitoring device in the event he posts bail.
His next court appearance will be at 9 a.m. on May 23.
Police say the 19-year-old showed up at Dixon High School on Wednesday as seniors met for a graduation rehearsal. Police say he fired several shots inside the building.
Milby was wounded in an exchange of gunfire with the officer. He was transferred Thursday from a hospital to the Lee County Jail.
Illinois State Police say the teen used a weapon purchased by his mother in 2012. She says her son was recently beaten up and robbed by other students.
BP (BP +0.6% ) is modestly higher after Goldman Sachs upgrades shares to Buy from Neutral with a $54 price target, saying free cash flow growth and improving returns make the company an attractive turnaround story.
BP will not need more large capex commitments, says Goldman's Michele Della Vigna, as several of its most capital intensive projects including the Shah Deniz Phase 2 in Azerbaijan and Tangguh Train 3 in Indonesia will start production within two years, providing the company with more headroom to re-invest capital in higher-return projects.
BP could see more upside from higher oil prices, as BP's portfolio of new projects is more profitable today at $60 Brent oil than it would have been in 2014 when oil was trading at $100/bbl, according to Della Vigna.
Saleh Mohammed, of Bridgeport, holds his newborn son, Hamza, born at 12:49 am on New Year's Day at St.Vincent's Medical Center in Bridgeport, Conn. on Sunday, January 1, 2017.
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The jitters kicked in over lunch. It was March 1996, and musician Ian Broudie and comedians Frank Skinner and David Baddiel had been invited by the Football Association to visit the England team’s training centre at Bisham Abbey in Buckinghamshire.
The purpose of the invitation? To play the squad and their coach Terry Venables the official England song that the trio had written for the upcoming Euro 96 tournament, to be held in England. Broudie, Skinner and Baddiel were proud of the song, called Three Lions. But they weren’t sure how the team would react; unlike most football songs, it opened with a few lines about how England were going to blow their chances.
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Braehead Clan are still in the hunt for the final play-off place, while Fife Flyers deliver a thumping win for Fife Flyers in another weekend of Elite League action. Jonathan Sutherland reports.
THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — Greece's prime minister has hosted a regional summit of four Balkan countries in the northern city of Thessaloniki, amid peaceful protests against a deal for neighboring Macedonia to change its name.
Alexis Tsipras met Wednesday with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, and the prime ministers of Romania and Bulgaria, Viorica Dancila and Boyko Borissov.
Talks focused on energy and local road and rail transport networks, which, Tsipras said, together with harbor projects in the Aegean and the Black Sea, would help sea-borne trade bypass the congested Bosporus Straits in Turkey.
Several hundred Greeks who oppose the country's deal for Macedonia to be renamed "North Macedonia," which is set to end a 27-year dispute, tried to reach the meeting venue but were prevented by robust police forces.
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NEW YORK The New York Federal Reserve said on Friday it dialed back its forecast on U.S. gross domestic product in the first quarter and second quarter following weaker-than-forecast data on consumer spending in February.
The regional central bank's "Nowcast" forecast program showed first-quarter GDP on track to expand at a 2.87 percent pace, slower than the 2.96 percent rate calculated a week ago and second-quarter GDP on course to grow at 2.58 percent, compared with 2.66 percent a week earlier.
(Reporting by Richard Leong; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
When we think of a volunteer, we think of someone who gives their time for no pay.
Well imagine volunteering nearly one thousand hours in one year! That’s what one woman in Rock Hill did and continues to do it with a smile.
As CN2’s Renee O’Neil reports, her dedication and love is why she’s this weeks CN2’s Hometown Hero.
Edmonton Police are looking for witnesses after a violent road rage incident in December left a person with stab wounds.
On Saturday Dec. 17 officers responded to an incident around 11:40 p.m. near 75 Street and 78 Avenue and Bonnie Doon. An 'altercation' between two drivers left a 37-year-old man 'severly injured with stab wounds,' according to a police release.
EMS treated the man on scene and transported to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
The suspect vehicle fled the scene prior to arrival, which police describe as a silver or grey pick-up.
In the event you’re planning to attend a party this weekend to watch a big game, Violeta Podrumedic reminds you that a great way to avoid delays on the way is to use the Traffix Chicago app.
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Thanks again to Enid Greenwood, as this is the second of her pictures she thought we might like to see in Memory Lane.
This one includes her late husband Tommy, who is the cricketer looking down on the very left of the back row in this team picture. He was a member of the BTH Control Gear Drawing Office cricket team and this photograph of them was taken in 1956.
Enid has been able to remember all their names. In the back row, from left, along with Tommy Greenwood were P Giles, John Stover, Sonny Coote, Ramish Chitnish and Laurie Gameson.
In the front row, from left were: Geoff Tye (captain), David Stovel, Ken Rowlands, Bob Turnbull, Fred Billing and Ken Ashdown.
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Loaded trucks are seen crossing the friendship bridge connecting China and North Korea in Dandong, a Chinese border city, opposite the North Korean town of Sinuiju, in this file photo. (Chinatopix via AP)
BEIJING (Reuters) - China’s Commerce Ministry issued a ban effective from Tuesday on several imports from North Korea, including coal, iron ore, lead concentrates and ore, lead and seafood, a move that is in line with U.N. sanctions announced this month.
Beijing issued the banning order on Monday.
U.N. sanctions must be implemented 30 days after the resolution was approved in a vote on Aug. 6.
The Chinese government said any cargoes already on their way to China would be cleared by customs as usual before the U.N. sanctions deadline.
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RICHMOND, Va. – Richmond Police confirmed there was an assault reported at a city school Monday morning.
A student at Thomas Jefferson High School in the Near West End said she was attacked by another student armed with a TASER.
The victim, who was on her way to the hospital for an examination, said a female student made threats on Facebook, Sunday night.
The victim, who was interviewed along with her guardian, claimed the student made a statement on social media along the lines of “I’m going out in a big way.”
The student hit with the TASER said the weapon was smuggled past the metal detectors at the school entry because the detectors weren’t being monitored at that time.
Richmond Public Schools have not confirmed all details, but have insisted they are putting out a statement shortly.
“Plant-based” — i.e., vegan — restaurant J. Selby’s is now open on Selby Avenue and Victoria Street in St. Paul.
The restaurant is the creation of Matt Clayton, a retired physician who is vegan and said he was tired of the options available to him and his fellow meat-eschewing diners.
Clayton’s goal was to create a menu that even non-vegans would enjoy, and the opening offerings read like a gastropub menu: Fresh pretzel, Buffalo “wings” (made from cauliflower), a Philly sub, chili, a burger and lots of grain-based bowls. There’s also a tap beer list, wines by the glass and a kids’ menu.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Omico Corp:
* Qtrly gross revenue 41.4 million pesos versus 4.8 million pesos
* Qtrly net income attributable was 34.3 million pesos versus net loss of 1.2 million pesos Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
ABU DHABI Feb 14 Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank on Tuesday posted a 4.7 percent fall in fourth quarter profit, according to a statement.
The emirate’s largest sharia-compliant bank made a net profit of 455.1 million dirhams ($124.0 million) in the three months ending Dec. 31, compared to 477.4 million dirhams in the same period a year ago, it said in a statement.
EFG Hermes forecast the bank would make a net profit of 455.0 million dirhams in the quarter.
The bank's board proposed a cash dividend of 24.52 percent for 2016, the statement said, slightly up from 24.27 percent the year before. (Reporting By Stanley Carvalho, editing by Tom Arnold)
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Perils puts Herwart property loss at EUR252mn
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Catastrophe data aggregator Perils has estimated the property insured loss from Extratropical Cyclone Herwart as EUR252mn ($297mn).
Herwart caused significant damage in Germany and Austria on 29 October, with a top gust speed of 180 kmh recorded on the Feuerkogel Mountain in upper Austria.
Herwart caused strong gusts in Northern and Eastern Germany in the first half of the day, although the extreme winds only lasted two to three hours, Perils said.
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Liverpool will be without Daniel Sturridge and Philippe Coutinho for Tuesday's Champions League play-off first leg at Hoffenheim.
Striker Sturridge missed Saturday's Premier League opener at Watford after suffering a thigh injury in pre-season but there was hope he could feature against the German side.
It now appears the game has come too soon for the injury-plagued England international, with the 27-year-old not included in Jurgen Klopp's 22-man travelling squad.
Also missing from the list published by the club was Coutinho, whose future remains the subject of considerable speculation.
The Brazilian last week handed in a transfer request after Liverpool rejected two bids from Barcelona and issued a strongly-worded statement saying he would not be sold.
His absence from the squad was not a surprise, however, given that he has not been training due to a back injury and also did not play at Watford.
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LONDON, Aug 14 (Reuters) - The following FTSE 100 companies will go ex-dividend on Thursday, after which investors will no longer qualify for the latest dividend payout. According to Reuters calculations at current market prices, the effect of the resulting adjustment to prices by market-makers would take 9.64 points off the index. COMPANY (RIC) DIVIDEND STOCK OPTION IMPACT (pence) Ashtead Group 22.75 0.44 British American Tobacco 56.5 5.05 Imperial Brands 25.85 0.96 Legal & General 4.3 0.99 Merlin 2.4 0.07 Pearson 5 0.16 Reckitt Benckiser 66.6 1.62 Schroders 34 0.15 Segro 5.25 Yes 0.20 Among FTSE 250 companies going ex-dividend are: COMPANY (RIC) DIVIDEND (pence) Man Group 3.79 Evraz PLC 0.3 (USD) Ibstock 2.6 Kennedy Wilson 12 Millennium & Copthorne Hotels 2.08 Renewables Infrastructure Group 1.6 (Reporting by Kit Rees, Editing by Helen Reid)
A Lee’s Summit man was hurt in an accident involving a personal watercraft. 49-year old Jeffrey Gregg was thrown from the jet ski after hitting rough water at the 4.1 mile mark of the Osage Arm in Camden County. He was taken to Lake Regional with moderate injuries.
Award-winning novelist Nino Ricci will be describing his struggles with Sleep at the Windsor Public Library on April 29.
As part of the library’s Canadian sesquicentennial (150th birthday) series, the central branch will host Ricci for a discussion about his most recent book — which is entitled Sleep.
The 2015 novel weaves a suspenseful tale of an academic who experiences a mysterious but devastating sleep disorder.
Last summer, the Canadian Authors’ Association awarded Sleep in the best-in-fiction category — further adding to Ricci’s many career accolades, which include the Governor General’s Award in Fiction, the Alistair MacLeod Award for Literary Achievement, and the Order of Canada.
Ricci will be at the central branch (850 Ouellette Ave.) at 2 p.m. Attendance is free.
Born in Leamington to Italian immigrant parents, Ricci has been making his living as a man of letters for 30 years. Sleep is his sixth published novel. Visit ninoricci.com for more.
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Did you know that Wisconsin is the linguistic crossroads of the Midwest, the only state in which all three Midwestern accents are spoken? Researcher and author Edward McClelland will explain these accents and more in presentation that includes maps of dialect regions, videos and recordings of Midwestern speakers, and photographs illustrating Wisconsin words and sayings.
Some of the things Mr. McClelland will address include:
How German words influenced the meaning of English words
How the Netflix series Making a Murderer displays the state’s regional dialect differences
Why terms such as “bubbler,” “Hodag,” “Julebukk” and “fish boil” are either unique to Wisconsin, or originated there
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Parts of Kellogg will be reduced to one lane of traffic this week. Fernando Salazar file photo The Wichita Eagle
Malawi Police in Rumphi have arrested a 25-year-old Ethiopian national Salam Ashoro for entering Malawi illegally.
Rumphi police spokesperson Victor Khamisi said Ashoro was arrested at Chinyolo in Rumphi along Karonga-Mzuzu road after police received information that two vehicles coming from Karonga direction heading towards Mzuzu had carried illegal immigrants.
“The two Toyota Sienta vehicles registration numbers KA9081 and RU9322 suspected to have carried the illegal immigrants have since been impounded. However, drivers of the vehicles and other suspected illegal immigrants are still at large,” said Khamisi.
He further said investigations are underway to trace the drivers and the occupants of the vehicles.
The issue of illegal aliens finding themselves in the hands of police has been a regular occurrence in Rumphi. In December last year, on two separate occasions, police intercepted a group of 29 illegal immigrants and another of 22, all from Ethiopia
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Open to those exploring drawing on their own, seeking guidance and to those taking various art classes. The goal of this class is to further the students vision, sight and confidence to continue drawing exploration long after the class is over. Self-chosen assignments will be given and discussed at the end of class, to help students grow their goals and ideas. Supplies: large drawing paper pad, pencils, charcoal products, graphite, Conte crayons( natural colors), of own choosing. Erasers, rag/paper towels. Can bring in object/photo they want to work on. Realism, abstraction, light sources, and perspectives can be addressed.
Instructor: Kim Halley
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ISTANBUL President Tayyip Erdogan said on Friday Turkey's southern border region with Syria had come under serious mortar fire over the last two days and Turkish forces were retaliating as necessary.
Erdogan also told a conference in Istanbul that United States support for Kurdish militia fighters inside Syria was damaging solidarity between Washington and Ankara, but that relations could turn a page under President Donald Trump.
"We will continue to take any measures as long as the threats persist... We will not allow efforts to form a terror corridor at our southern border," Erdogan said.
(Reporting by Humeyra Pamuk; Writing by Dominic Evans; Editing by Tuvan Gumrukcu)
A 52-year-old man was injured after falling three storeys on a work site in Montreal's Plateau–Mont-Royal borough Monday morning.
The incident happened around 7 a.m.
The man was transported to hospital but his injuries are not life-threatening.
The site is located at the corner of Roy Street and Laval Avenue.
Quebec's workplace health and safety board – known by its French acronym CNESST – is expected to investigate.
× Teenage boy expected to survive after he’s life-flighted to hospital following crash in Kansas City
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Police say that a 16-year-old was unresponsive when he was life-flighted from the area of Little Blue Parkway and Noland Road on Monday following a two-vehicle crash, but he is recovering and his condition has been upgraded to serious.
The crash forced accident investigators to close roads in the area, but the scene is expected to clear at about 7 p.m. KCPD Sergeant Bill Mahoney says the driver of a car was attempting to turn and may have misjudged how much time they had, colliding with a truck.
FOX 4 is told everyone involved in the crash will be okay, but that the teen will likely be kept at a hospital overnight for observation.
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The Dementia Cafe provides information about living with dementia and other services available locally in an informal and comfortable environment. A Dementia Cafe is also a place to relax, socialise and meet other people with dementia and their carers.
Man's body found in southwest Cedar Rapids
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) — Officials say a man's body has been found on the southwest side of Cedar Rapids.
The body was found around 2:45 p.m. Sunday outside an empty commercial building that is used to handle overflows from a homeless shelter.
Officials are investigating what they say is an unattended death. Investigators identified the man as 77-year-old Joseph Botello.
An autopsy was ordered.
Zook Motors of Kane and the Ford Motor Company will sponsor "Drive 4UR School" Saturday, Oct. 7 to raise funds for the Music Boosters and Cheerleading Boosters at Kane Area High School. The event at the high school is from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Women in Weld County between 40- and 60-years-old may qualify for free breast exams and mammograms.
According to a news release, the Weld County Health Department's has a program titled the Women's Wellness Connection that provides free services to combat breast cancer.
To be eligible, must meet certain income limitations, live in the United States legally and have no health insurance or have health insurance with high co-pays.
Women enrolled in the WWC program who are diagnosed with breast cancer may also qualify for treatment through Health First Colorado's Breast and Cervical Cancer Program, according to the news release.
Three dozen Macon police officers were sworn in as Bibb County sheriff's deputies on Nov. 6, 2013, in advance of the consolidation of the departments on Jan. 1, 2014. Officer Jayson Kenneth Randle also swore to uphold the law on that day. On Aug. 12, 2017, Randle was arrested in Houston County on family violence charges of aggravated assault and simple battery. His future with the department was uncertain.
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If James Corden is hoping for a spot on Ice Cube’s upcoming Big3 basketball league he’ll need to start practicing. On Monday’s episode (Feb. 13) of The Late Late Show, Corden challenged Ice Cube to some one-on-one time on the court and the two remember a very different outcome.
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“Now, we played before the show and I destroyed you,” Corden boasted, much to Cube’s confusion.
The rapper’s Big3 league will feature retired NBA legends including Kenyon Martin, Chauncey Billups, Allen Iverson and Jason Williams competing against each other on in half-court games.
“You are starting a pro three-on-three basketball league,” Corden said. “It’s gonna be amazing,” Corden said. “It’s such a good idea.”
Check out Corden’s pre-interview basketball challenge with Ice Cube and pay particular attention to those camera angles.
On Friday Lin-Manuel Miranda released his Hurricane Maria relief song to benefit Puerto Rico, and now he's giving the world a behind-the-scenes look at the recording process.
Miranda released a video to accompany the song, which fosters an even greater feeling of togetherness in wake of the tragic natural disaster.
After opening with a shot of the island the video shows talented celebrities like Marc Anthony, Camila Cabello, Jennifer Lopez, Luis Fonsi, Gloria Estefan, and Gina Rodriguez belting out their verses in the studio.
All proceeds from the song will go to the Hispanic Federation's Unidos Disaster Relief Fund.
Two dogs are locked in a Black Ford Explorer in Row 7 at Walmart with the windows rolled up.
A deputy has been dispatched.
The Fourth of July is here and that means it’s time for a few things. Cookouts. Adult beverages. Intense patriotism and reflection. And, of course, watching sports to avoid family.
With that in mind, here are some of the most patriotic names in sports, past and present.
Ian Eagle, broadcaster
Glory Johnson, WNBA forward
George Washington, had a cup of coffee with the Chicago White Sox in the mid-1930s
Ben Revere, Los Angeles Angels outfielder
Marcus Liberty, played four seasons for the Denver Nuggets
Sam Adams, former NFL defensive lineman
Jon Jay, Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder
The Academy loved Ben Affleck's "Argo." Some critics didn't. Warner Brothers Not all best-picture winners are loved by critics.
In the eyes of some critics, the Academy has made some poor decisions throughout the ceremony's history — to put it lightly.
For a fun trip down memory lane, we collected the most scathing reviews of movies that won best picture throughout the years. And they are pretty amazing.
While not all of the movies listed are "bad" best picture winners (in our minds), some critics thought they were either terrible, just mediocre, or in some way undeserving of such a high honor.
For some films — like 2015 winner "Birdman," and 2005 winner "Crash" — it was hard to choose which horrible review to feature. For others, like 2009 winner "Slumdog Millionaire," most reviews were positive, but one bad review stood out.
Here are the most scathing reviews of best picture winners:
Chillicothe Mayor Reed Dupy is accepting applications to fill a vacancy on both the Chillicothe Board of Adjustments and the Railroad Board.
Any Chillicothe resident interested in the positions may pick up a board volunteer form at the Chillicothe City Clerk’s Office at the Chillicothe City Hall. Forms must be submitted by June 13th.
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× Trade Bait? Payton comments on report of Saints shopping CB Delvin Breaux
Are the Saints exploring the possibility of trading cornerback Delvin Breaux? The New Orleans Advocate newspaper said so, in a report Monday morning.
Breaux missed practice for what a source called a “contusion”. After practice, head coach Sean Payton was asked directly if the Saints were considering trading Breaux.
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Breaux played in all 16 games in 2015, and had three interceptions. Last season, injuries limited Breaux to 6 games, and he did not have an interception.
White caught one of six targets for 24 yards in Sunday's 26-16 loss to San Francisco.
A little more than a week after he was signed to Houston's practice squad, White served as the team's third wideout Sunday, surprisingly moving ahead of Chris Thompson, who has been on the Texans main roster since Week 4. Houston is lacking depth at wide receiver, so there could be some opportunities for White between now and the end of the season. Although, those chances will come after DeAndre Hopkins and Will Fuller get their targets, leaving White a huge gamble heading into Week 15 against the Jaguars, the NFL's best defense against the pass (174.2 YPG).
Students exits their buses as they return to class for the first time at Noblesville West Middle School in Noblesville, Ind., Wednesday, May 30, 2018. Noblesville Schools' spokeswoman Marnie Cooke says it will operate on the same shortened schedule as the district's final two days of classes Thursday and Friday. Cooke says the school will focus on counseling and "team building" over the final three days of the school year. Michael Conroy AP Photo
IHG disclosed breaches of its payment systems at some of its Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express hotels in Connecticut and nationally, for varying stretches between September and December 2016. IHG disclosed breaches of its payment systems at some of its Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express hotels in Connecticut and nationally, for varying stretches between September and December 2016.
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It is election time in Punjab and state Congress president Amarinder Singh does not want to miss any opportunity to impress voters. Keeping the religious sentiments attached to the mega event in mind, Singh will visit the holy Takht Sri Patna Sahib Gurdwara on January 3 to participate in the 350th birth anniversary celebrations of the 10th Sikh Guru Gobind Singh. The establishment of the Khalsa by Guru Gobind Singh is considered one of the most important events in the history of Sikhism. NRIs from around the world, who take keen interest in state polls, are expected to visit the holy place. Punjab will have assembly polls next month.
Muscat: A bus to raise awareness on environmental issues will start plying on the roads of Oman from 2018, a senior official from Mwasalat, the operators of the bus, said. This comes following an agreement between beah and Mwasalat which was signed on Monday.
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Glendale mom accused of smothering baby has history with DCS DCS first became involved with Amber Sagarnaga in October 2015. Check out this story on azcentral.com: http://azc.cc/2stIRFv A Glendale mother who is accused of smothering her baby to death with a blanket had a history with the Arizona Department of Child Safety, according to an agency representative.
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Bloomberg View Weekend Edition hosted by June Grasso.
Guests: James Gibney, Bloomberg View editor: "A Summit Failure Would Hurt Trump More Than Kim." Ferdinando Giugliano, economics columnist for La Repubblica and Bloomberg View columnist: "Let the Populists Try to Govern Italy." Justin Fox, Bloomberg View columnist: "There’s a Dark Side to the American Shale Boom." Conor Sen, Portfolio Manager for New River Investments and a columnist for Bloomberg View: "Gains in Minimum Wage Will Squeeze Upper-Middle Class." Hal Brands, Henry A. Kissinger Distinguished Professor at Johns Hopkins University’s School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS), and a columnist for Bloomberg View: "Pompeo Is the Anti-Tillerson. Maybe He’s an Adult."
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May 2 Canada's WestJet Airlines Ltd on Tuesday reported a 45 percent fall in quarterly profit, as higher fuel costs squeezed margins.
The company's net earnings fell to C$48.3 million ($35.4 million), or 41 Canadian cents per share in the first quarter ended March 31, from C$87.6 million, or 71 Canadian cents per share, a year earlier.
Revenue rose 8 percent to C$1.11 billion.
WestJet, Canada's second largest carrier, also said it agreed to buy up to 20 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft from Boeing Co . ($1 = 1.3660 Canadian dollars) (Reporting by John Benny in Bengaluru; Editing by Sai Sachin Ravikumar)
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A Wall Street broker who brawled with a Manhattan salesman at the tony New York Athletic Club – leaving him with a broken eye socket – has completed the terms...
A Manhattan salesman whose eye socket was fractured in a boozy brawl at the staid New York Athletic Club two years ago has filed a blow-by-blow account of the fisticuffs....
April 20 Singapore Exchange Ltd:
* Q3 securities daily average traded value (SDAV) increased 1% to S$1.24 billion
* Qtrly operating profit S$103 million, unchanged over previous year
* In 2017, technology-related capital expenditure is expected to be between $65 million and $70 million
* Will continue to exercise cost discipline while investing in growing business
* Positive outcomes on US economic policies will be important to sustain trading activities
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The party has nominated its former leader, 42-year-old Albin Kurti, as candidate for prime minister. The opposition Vetevendosje (VV) party 26.3% Nearly complete results in Kosovo’s national election are showing that a … Vijon
April 5 Jernigan Capital Inc
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Event time: Saturday, July 15, 2017, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Sunday, July 16, 2017, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Come join us for two days of wonderful art, music, sunshine, and fun at the Midsummer Festival of the Arts, set amidst the gardens of this major innovative grassroots arts center, the largest multi-arts event in East-Central Wisconsin. This exciting family-friendly festival attracts tens of thousands of visitors who shop the 135 artists' booths and enjoy live music, art-making activities, free admission to the John Michael Kohler Arts Center (where even the washrooms are works of art!), delicious local cuisine and food trucks, and much more. In booths set up along the tree-lined streets, festivalgoers can choose from an astounding variety of paintings, photographs, jewelry, sculpture, ceramics, art glass, fiber art, and much more.
Under the direction of African-American art collector and activist John Wilkins of Tryon, the UNITY Project took shape this spring — a vibrant montage of more than 150 artistic collages expressing the idea of individual and collective unity. The panels were assembled into a quilt design by volunteers, rendering a uniquely colorful installation. Amateur and professional artists, as well as those of different races and ages, were specifically sought to make the panels, in order to give the theme its fullest expression. It’s part of a multimedia, long-term vision to explore diversity in the foothills town, full of painters, writers, musicians, and legends both established (Nina Simone) and yet to come.
The visual-art exhibit runs at Tryon Fine Arts Center (34 Melrose Ave.) through June 21. For upcoming UNITY programs, see tryonarts.org or the Unity Project Facebook page.
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Have you ever done laundry one day to discover that one of your socks is missing? You check the washer and dryer and still find nada. Some property managers were wondering why one of their washing machines wasn't working properly so they decided to take apart the machine. To their surprise they found a plethora of socks, underwear and even a credit card.
So that's where all my socks disappeared to
One person said on Twitter that they no longer feel like a crazy person for losing random socks!
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According to Whirlpool Institute of Home Science, both top and front loading washing machines are capable of allowing a sock to exit the drum and get trapped in an area that cannot be seen or accessible to the operator.
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Attorney Paul O. Taylor issued a statement Monday identifying the teen as 17-year-old Devin Delaney of Burnsville. Taylor said the family requested privacy.
Campus police were notified about an unresponsive teen at Sevrinson Hall about midday Sunday. The live-saving efforts of emergency medical crews were unsuccessful.
The teen was not a student at the Fargo university, which allows guests to stay overnight in dorms.
Burnsville High School declined immediate comment. North Dakota's Bureau of Criminal Investigation also declined comment.
NDSU didn't immediately provide additional details about the investigation.
A GoFundMe site established to raise money for funeral expenses raised about $10,600 in its first five hours Monday.
The 23 filmmakers, who will be chosen in the next few months, will have the creative freedom to tell their own DNA stories or those of someone else, however they choose. Tribeca Studios and 23andMe say more than half of the chosen filmmakers will be women.
“The number of unsolicited and compelling stories that come in each month is incredible,” said 23andMe’s VP of consumer marketing and brand, Tracy Keim, in a statement. “The challenge has always been how to bring more of them into the world. We believe through the lens of Tribeca’s diverse community of filmmakers, these DNA stories will be celebrated in the most authentic way.”
Once the filmmakers are selected, the films will be developed over the next year and screened at the 2019 Tribeca Film Festival.
6/7-6/9 Canton Greek Fest
From live entertainment and cooking demonstrations to great food and gifts-to-go, come celebrate summer the Greek way by carrying on the 30-year tradition of the Canton Summerfest with an all-new, family-oriented festival. St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church, 251 25th St. NW, Canton. Free. For details, visit cantongreekfest.com.
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It’s no secret that British Columbia is facing a housing crunch and affordable rentals are hard to find in the Okanagan.
Despite former president Jacob Zuma’s door-to-door campaign in Ward 7 of the Nkandla local municipality on Tuesday‚ the ANC lost to the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP).
The ANC’s Bahle Sibiya was contesting the ward with the IFP’s Nkosinathi Khumalo in the by-elections held on Wednesday.
Khumalo won by 1‚441 votes‚ while Sibiya attained only 1‚221 votes. The EFF received only four votes.
The ward became vacant after the death of IFP councillor Mphumzeni Mthombeni earlier this year.
Zuma charmed hundreds of ANC supporters when he visited the voting district in the Emangidini area‚ where he was welcomed with song and dance. He later urged residents to come out in numbers to vote for Sibiya on Wednesday. He said the area would develop only if residents dislodged the IFP.
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Police say two people have been shot in St. Louis, and one has died.
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that the shooting happened late Friday night in east-central St. Louis.
Responding officers found a 19-year-old unresponsive. Her condition has not been released. Police say a second victim, a male, was conscious and breathing when he was taken to a hospital, but he later died. Police say both had been shot in the chest.
Police had not released more details of the shooting by midday Saturday.
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Low visibility is being blamed for an accident involving a school bus that sent two Farwell School children to the hospital.
It happened at 6:48 a.m. on M-115 near Cedar Road in Clare County’s Freeman Township.
The Clare County Sheriff’s Department reports that the school bus, being driven by 54-year-old John Gretcka, came to a stop at M-115. After waiting for a vehicle to pass, the bus began to cross M-115, not seeing a Northern Logistics Semi tractor trailer that was going southeast.
Investigators report the driver of the semi-truck, Benjamin Florenza, 40, of Freeland, tried to avoid the school bus, but ended up hitting the front end.
Of the 14 children on the bus an 8-year-old boy and 12-year-old boy were taken to the hospital for minor injuries.
The bus driver and semi-truck driver were also treated at Clare Hospital and then released.
The incident remains under investigation.
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The Pats v The Eagles: We preview Super Bowl 2018 The West Australian
Our NFL expert Ben O'Shea casts his eye over the New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles ahead of their clash in Super Bowl 52.
Robert Rennie, Research Analyst at Westpac explains that they have tended to view dips in USD/JPY to 110 as being well supported on the basis that the atmospherics for US data are improving which should support Fed pricing and Japanese investors have increased their appetite for foreign bonds (especially US$).
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“Countering the above though has been the shift towards more risk averse markets as tension on the Korean peninsula has risen. While it’s debatable whether the ¥ would be the go-to ‘safe haven’ versus the likes of gold or CHF, short term risks appear to be pointed lower on USD/JPY.”
“This increases our caution in the short term though our base case remains that risk aversion dips should be limited to the April/ June lows i.e. mid to late 108s.”
Music by Fred Hersch
Words by Walt Whitman
Jazz composer and pianist Fred Hersch’s "Leaves of Grass" premiered at Carnegie Hall in 2005. It celebrates the life and poetry of the American bard Walt Whitman, whose work redefined American poetry and had a significant, life-affirming impact on Hersch. Led by Hersch on piano, an eight-piece ensemble evokes sweeping melodicism, while vocalists Kurt Elling and Kate McGarry present Whitman’s words with grace, emotion, and lyrical sweetness. It has been over 160 years since Whitman wrote his epic masterwork, "Song of Myself," the centerpiece of Hersch’s "Leaves of Grass," and its messages seemed almost alien to society at the time. Now, its promotion of unapologetic love for one’s true self, appreciation of the present, wonder at the miracle of nature, and the openhearted love of all beings is especially timely and important. It is a powerful experience to witness this profound poetry spun into song by one of today’s leading musical visionaries.
According to Alliance Police Lt. Jacob Henion, “On December 10th at approximately 12:00 PM, the Alliance Police Department received a report of a stolen 2014 Ford Explorer from a residence on the 2000 block of Niobrara Avenue. Officers obtained information which led to the execution of a search warrant at 815 Big Horn Avenue. Officers recovered several pieces of property inside the residence which belongs to the owners of the stolen Ford Explorer, including Christmas gifts. Suspected marijuana, THC products, and drug paraphernalia were also seized.”
“During the evening of December 10th the stolen Ford Explorer was recovered in Rural Box Butte County. A 14 year old male is suspected of being involved with the vehicle theft. This investigation is ongoing, and criminal charges are pending.”
Alliance Police Department officers were assisted by the Box Butte County Sheriff’s Office and Nebraska State Patrol throughout this investigation.
SUFFIELD, Conn. (AP) — The person fatally shot by a town police officer in Connecticut has been identified as a Massachusetts man.
Connecticut State Police says 57-year-old Thomas Gezotis, of West Springfield, Massachusetts was shot by Suffield police on April 13.
State police say they’re still investigating the incident, which happened at about 12:30 p.m. during a motor vehicle stop.
Police have released few details, only saying there was an “interaction” with a person in the car that resulted in the officer firing at least one round.
Gezotis was taken to the hospital where he died.
The officer, whose name has not been released, was not shot, but was taken to the hospital for evaluation.
5:53pm–#Bridgeport Connecticut– An oven fire caused a heavy smoke condition in the Chinese restaurant at 1614 Barnum Avenue. The health department was called and reopening is contingent on their opening.
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What started as search-and-rescue efforts turned into a death investigation in Unalakleet.
Two boaters, Peter Nanouk, 55, and Justin Nanouk, 35, from Unalakleet, were reported overdue Sunday evening, according Alaska State Troopers.
The two relatives were reportedly heading south towards Klikitarik to fish.
After searchers from St. Michael did not locate the fishermen on Monday, more volunteers in boats joined the search efforts in the area.
Peter Nanouk’s boat, an aluminum open-top skiff, was found in a swamp Tuesday without the two men onboard.
Both Nanouks later were found deceased on the beach near Golsovia River.
Foul play is not suspected in their deaths. Their remains will be sent to Anchorage for autopsies.
YEREVAN, APRIL 14, ARMENPRESS. At the order of the “Preservation Service” SNCO director, the entrance to Garni and Zvartnots historic-cultural reserve-museums on April 18 will be free of charge, taking into account that the day is being marked as UNESCO International Day for Monuments and Sites, the “Preservation Service of historic-cultural reserve-museums and historical environment” state non-commercial organization told ARMENPRESS.
Garni and Zvartnots reserve museum are open for visitors from 10:00 until 17:30.
Iowa schools weigh security programs against financial costs
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — An Iowa school district is hiring more security personnel after receiving special permission to spend $1.1 million beyond state spending limits.
The Davenport Community School District received approval Tuesday from the School Budget Review Committee to hire 18 unarmed security supervisors, even as the district works to cut spending in other areas. Superintendent Art Tate says the personnel costs will be covered by grants or other funding in future years.
Davenport's plan comes as schools across Iowa are working to comply with a new law requiring security plans developed in coordination with law enforcement and emergency management officials. Iowa Department of Education director Ryan Wise says Iowa schools are safer than they were five years ago, but more can be done.
Schools must have plans finalized by June 30, 2019.
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Three youths are hospitalized when the car in which they were riding is involved in a chain-reaction collision of three cars at Richmond Road and Colfax Avenue, in Grant City.
The driver, Westerleigh resident Kenneth Buheit, 21, is reported in fair condition. Frank Gallagher, 22, of New Dorp, may have suffered a broken shoulder. John Burnter, 24, also of New Dorp, is reported in "fairly good" condition.
The crash occurred when Buheit was attempting to pass another car and lost control, hitting a parked vehicle, according to police. The parked vehicle then rolled and struck another parked auto, police report.
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Quote of the Day: "It’s been a great process and I thank all the teams for their feedback, but after talking with my family, coaches, and closest friends, it is in my best interest to return to IU. It has always been a goal of mine to play basketball at the highest level and that hasn’t changed." - IU forward Juwan Morgan on deciding to return back to school for a final season.
BEIRUT: The following security-related developments took place across the country Wednesday:
A police officer shot dead a teacher in the Bekaa Valley's Baalbeck, a security source told The Daily Star.
Shalha is thought to have had relations with the married sister of the suspect.
H.A. is suspected of carrying out a number of crimes, including fraud, counterfeiting and identity theft. The suspect has several warrants out for his arrest.
In a statement, the ISF reported that the manager of Prince Co-op, a store in Tahwitat al-Ghadir, called police to inform them that around LL12,000,000 ($8,000) had been stolen from the safe in the store's office.
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Siemian completed 19 of 31 pass attempts for 200 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 23-0 defeat of the Jets.
It was the third time in the last four games Siemian has completed exactly 19 passes for between 198 and 200 yards. The 25-year-old has been fairly consistent if you ignore the fact that he also threw three interceptions in two of those contests. He is only relevant in deep or two-quarterback leagues despite an excellent matchup with Indianapolis in Week 15.
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TAYLORSVILLE, Utah – The Unified Police Department (UPD) was seeking a suspect or suspects in a bank robbery that occurred at a Wells Fargo in Taylorsville Monday evening.
According to a spokesperson for UPD, the robbery occurred near 4700 South and Bangerter Highway.
A description of suspects had not been released, although police said that they had begun a canine search.
This is an ongoing story and investigation. For updates, visit http://fox13now.com/.
HBCU Economic Impact
Columbia, SC (WOLO) —Historically Black Colleges and Universities mean big bucks for the local economy.
Monday afternoon Representatives from the White House’s Initiative on HBCU’s and the United Negro College Fund released a study on the schools’ economic impact.
According to the study, in South Carolina, HBCU’s generate 463 million dollars , and close to five thousand jobs.
annually.
DEWEY BEACH, Del. — A wild Memorial Day weekend had a happy ending in this beach town after a 19-year-old who apparently didn't know she was pregnant gave birth outside a hotel.
Dewey Beach Police Sgt. Cliff Dempsey tells the News Journal that he got the call about a woman about to ride her bicycle home because she was feeling unwell, but instead gave birth in the parking garage of Hyatt Place. Officers found her holding her baby and took them to a hospital.
Three people were arrested early Sunday after two officers responding to a street brawl were hit by a car and police horse was punched in its face.
Dewey Mayor TJ Redefer said he was "overjoyed" by the birth after "this crazy weekend of Memorial Day fun."
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The University of Mississippi will take the landshark as the school’s new on-field mascot, upending the short reign of the black bear.
Ole Miss Chancellor Jeffrey Vitter announced the move in a letter Friday, a week after students backed the switch in a campus vote.
The nickname for athletic teams remains the Rebels, but Ole Miss retired Colonel Reb from the sidelines in 2003. Critics saw the bearded old man as reminiscent of a plantation owner. Some backers still demand the return of Colonel Reb.
Despite that change and the removal of other Old South symbols, Vitter states “unequivocally” that the school’s nickname “always will be” the Rebels.
The landshark comes from a celebratory hand signal that Ole Miss athletes started using in 2008.
MTN Group is moving ahead with plans to list its Nigerian unit, the latest being the recent interviews held with predominantly Nigerian financial advisers over the weekend. Following the interviews held last weekend, MTN will in next ten (10) days appoint the successful advisers to the Nigerian listing, “they will be predominantly Nigerians firms,” a…
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Authorities have arrested a former governor of a Mexican border state on corruption charges.
Javier Castro Ormaechea, Tamaulipas state's anti-corruption prosecutor, says that ex-Gov. Eugenio Hernandez Flores was arrested Friday in the state capital of Victoria.
Hernandez faces charges for misuse of public funds and use of illicit funds related to the acquisition of about 4,000 acres (1,600 hectares) in the port city of Altamira. Hernandez served as governor until 2010.
As early as January 2012, Mexican prosecutors said they were investigating public officials in Tamaulipas. Hernandez and two other ex-governors from the same party acknowledged then they were subjects of the probe, but denied wrongdoing.
Castro declined to provide more details about the ongoing investigation.
Hernandez's predecessor Tomas Yarrington was arrested in Italy this year and is awaiting extradition.
At the recent School Board Meeting, Clifford Englande was appointed the St. Bernard Parish Public School Board President. He was nominated by Board Member Joe Long and the nomination was seconded by Mr. Sean Warner. Englande has been serving as a Board Member since 1995.
Englande thanked the board for the opportunity to serve and his family for their continued support.
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - Caseys General Stores Inc:
* CASEY‘S REPORTS SECOND QUARTER RESULTS; OPENS 2,000TH STORE
* Q2 REVENUE $2.15 BILLION
* Q2 EARNINGS PER SHARE $1.28
* Q2 SAME STORE SALES ROSE 2.5 PERCENT
* Q2 EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW $1.40 -- THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S
* Q2 REVENUE VIEW $2.18 BILLION -- THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S
* REVISING ITS PREPARED FOOD AND FOUNTAIN SAME-STORE SALES GUIDANCE TO 2.0% TO 4.0% FOR FY18​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Qualification for World Cup 2018 is nearing its conclusion.
With more and more teams booking their place at the finals in Russia, the qualifying process is now reaching its very last stages.
They include the European second-place play-offs, in which the sides that could not quite win a group get a second shot at football's biggest tournament.
Goal has your complete guide to UEFA's upcoming final qualification fixtures.
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The second-place play-offs - known officially as UEFA's second round of World Cup qualifying - are used to allocate the last four of Europe's 13 places at the finals.
Nine European teams qualify directly as the winners of their first-round qualification groups.
The runners up in those groups are then ranked by points and, if needed, a number of tiebreakers, with their results against the last-placed team in their group discarded.
Whether you're a productivity machine or still hate the feeling of typing on an on-screen keyboard, the BlackBerry KEY2 and its excellent physical keyboard are here to save the day.
There's no doubt that the KEY2's keyboard is the star of the show, but don't forget about its 4.5-inch touchscreen display. It's sharp, crisp, and works well in most situations, but a few nasty scratches will leave you wishing you'd put on a screen protector.
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COLUMBUS (WCMH) — One person is dead and at least one more person was injured Monday afternoon in a shooting in south Columbus.
It happened shortly before 3:30pm on the 200 block of East Barthman Avenue.
According to Columbus police, one person was killed and at least one other person was injured.
The second victim was taken to Grant Medical Center in unknown condition.
Police are also responding to a location in the area of Reeb Ave. and S. 8th Street related to the shooting.
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Porn star Stormy Daniels launched a crowdfunding campaign Wednesday to help cover the cost of her legal battle against President Trump and his lawyer, Michael Cohen, who paid her $130,000 days before the 2016 presidential election in exchange for her silence about alleged sexual relations she had with Trump a decade earlier.
May 1 Blackstone mortgage Trust
* Blackstone mortgage trust announces pricing of public offering of convertible senior notes
* Notes will pay interest semiannually at a rate of 4.375% per annum and will mature on may 5, 2022
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Linoy Ashram is Israel's rising rhythmic gymnastics star, leading her team into Israel's national competition.
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It is 70 years since the Royal Navy used thousands of tonnes of explosives on Heligoland in the North Sea.
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For the inhabitants of Sofia, both Bulgarians and expatriates, getting out of the city is definitely the right thing to do, as often as possible. If it can not be a longer journey, it should at least be a day trip.
Imanuel Marcus boarded a train at Sofia’s central station, in order to reach the Skaklya Waterfall, located some 50 kilometers to the north of Sofia. This is his video report:
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Put Huda Kattan in a room with 10 beauty products and things are guaranteed to get interesting. Make those products 10 drugstore winners from Glamour 's 2018 Beauty Awards , and it's a whole other ball game—one that sees the makeup artist and Huda Beauty mogul whip up an incredible look with the best that the drugstore has to offer.
For our April 2018 issue, we called on Kattan, one of our 45 expert Beauty Awards judges, to give us a rundown not just on the affordable products you need to know about, but exactly how to get the most out of them. Given that she's honed her technique in front of 24.8 million followers, yeah, we're listening.
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\Welland resident Steven Soos will ask councillors to consider adopting names for each of the city's six wards, as The Tribune provides live updates from tonight's general committee meeting.
Additional agenda items include permissive grants, changes to city elections including the potential for online voting, and a discussion about a possible a TV Cogeco show for councillors that would follow meetings.
Tonight's meeting at Welland city hall begins at 7 p.m.
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Two suspects alleged to be part of a syndicate have been arrested after a robbery at a motor dealership in Randburg, in the northwest of Johannesburg.
The suspects could be linked to the theft of four vehicles at a local Ford dealership last Sunday, Lowvelder reports.
A source close to the investigation said the men used the same modus operandi as the robbery that happened locally.
Police are currently investigating a link.
A group of suspects abducted the security guard at the dealership, who was on duty and stole four vehicles worth nearly R2 million.
Jean Coetzee, manager of Ford Barberton, confirmed that about 10 or 11 suspects divided into groups and performed the professionally executed robbery.
– Caxton News Service
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Smart outlet switches are the atomic unit of smart home gear, and you can add two more to your collection today for just $35. Just like the iconic WeMo switch, TP-Link’s Smart Plug will let you turn appliances on and off from your smartphone or Alexa, or set schedules to toggle them automatically.
March 20 (Reuters) - Videocon Industries Ltd:
* SAYS CO SOLD ENTIRE STAKE IN LIBERTY VIDEOCON GENERAL INSURANCE
* SAYS CO SELLS 26 PERCENT STAKE OF LIBERTY VIDEOCON TO DIAMOND DEALTRADE AND REMAINING 25.32 PERCENT STAKE TO ENAM SECURITIES
* CO CEASES TO BE INDIAN PROMOTER OF LIBERTY VIDEOCON, NAME OF LIBERTY VIDEOCON WILL CHANGE TO LIBERTY GENERAL INSURANCE CO Source text - bit.ly/2DG6gor Further company coverage:
Bryant (head) will not start Tuesday's game against the Indians.
Bryant passed concussion tests after getting hit in the head by a pitch Sunday, but the Cubs want to give him at least one more day off. Tommy La Stella will get the start at third base in his place.
The rappers were out having a grand time on August 1 at Ace of Diamonds in Los Angeles (via TMZ). "I f- with 50," The Game told the cheering crowd. "What happened, that s- was 12 years ago."
He added, "Ain't nobody on that old s-." In May, The Game's newest signee Pharaoh Jackson said the rapper was contemplating a reunion with G-Unit. The Game squashed those rumors at the time, but with this latest appearance it's possible he and 50 could be plotting a fresh collaboration soon. Read more here.
NordLB Lux scores solid covered bond success
With over 100 investors in the book and an oversubscription ratio of nearly three times, NordLB’s Luxembourg subsidiary enjoyed on Wednesday one of the best receptions of any €500m covered bond seen this year, and one that was much better than all its previous deals.
Donald Trump’s son Eric Trump defended the president’s golf trips saying his father uses the outings for professional bonding. Donald Trump made his 16th visit to his golfing properties earlier this month since assuming office amid criticism over his travel costs. “You can sit with somebody in a golf cart where there might be cultural differences…
Police in the Denver suburb of Aurora are searching for a 6-year-old boy who has been missing since New Year's Eve.
David Puckett was reported missing on Saturday night after apparently wandering off from his home.
Denver-area police agencies and volunteers searched for David on Saturday night and New Year's Day with the help of a helicopter and a bloodhound. Police say he has wandered off in the recent past but was found with the help of the public.
His mother, Stephanie Puckett, says he wasn't dressed to be out overnight in the cold.
Authorities are also searching for 13-year-old Fabian Xavier Rosales, who vanished from the backyard of his Aurora home Sunday night.
Police say Fabian doesn't have a history of running away. They don't believe the cases are connected.
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has revealed he would love to manage his son, Giovanni, in the future.
Giovanni, 22, has made a solid start to the new Serie A season, scoring three goals in all competitions for Fiorentina.
The young forward sealed a summer move to Viola on the back of netting 12 league goals for Genoa last season as they retained their top-flight status.
And father Diego not only believes Giovanni has the potential to establish himself as a great striker, but the Atleti boss says it would also be a dream to coach him one day.
Speaking to Cadena SER, he said: “The player I’d like to coach is my son Giovanni.
“I love his skills, I think he can become a great striker.
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“He is physically strong and he runs up and down the pitch, he works for the team and is hungry to win games.
Michigan's latest unemployment rate is out, and it dropped again.
Michigan's unemployment is now at 4.2 percent.
That's below the national average.
Governor Rick Snyder says these numbers should encourage people to keep working hard to move Michigan forward.
Hurricane Irma devastated the Caribbean and now could hit Florida as soon as this weekend. Two more storm cells are not far behind the Category 5 storm.
April 12 Shaw Communications Inc:
* Shaw announces second quarter and year-to-date results
* Q2 revenue rose 13.3 percent to c$1.3 billion
* Shaw communications inc - Shaw confirms at this time that there are no changes to our previously issued fiscal 2017 guidance
* Qtrly earnings per share $0.30
* Alek Krstajic has announced he will be stepping down as CEO of Freedom Mobile
* Q2 earnings per share view C$0.30, revenue view c$1.32 billion -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* FY2017 earnings per share view c$1.33, revenue view c$5.31 billion -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
MASERU, Lesotho — Police say the estranged wife of Lesotho's prime minister-elect has been shot dead, raising concerns about further political instability in this tiny southern African nation.
Police Senior Superintendent Clifford Molefe says Lipolelo Alice Thabane, the wife of Thomas Thabane, was killed Wednesday night by unknown assailants outside her home in the capital. There have been no arrests.
The prime minister is set to be inaugurated Friday after his party won elections earlier this month.
Thabane is a former prime minister who fled Lesotho in 2014 out of concern that soldiers planned to assassinate him. The country has seen a number of high-profile assassinations.
Neither Thabane nor officials with his All Basotho Convention party could immediately be reached.
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Bags lay on the ground near an automobile with a bullet hole in its windshield in the parking lot of the ball field in Alexandria, Va., Wednesday, June 14, 2017, which was the scene of a multiple shooting involving House Majority Whip Steve Scalise of La., and others, were shot during a congressional baseball practice. Cliff Owen AP
Hung out with the BF at Christian’s Tailgate in Katy on Friday night, and got to listen to some *interesting* karaoke, lol.
Saturday morning I got an early Christmas gift. HE DID GOOD friends, HE DID GOOD! #KateSpade
Saturday afternoon I took my nephew Charlie to Geoff Sheen’s son’s birthday party at the museum! So fun!
Sarah had fun too, even though trying to keep up with my nephew was exhausting 😂
And finally on Sunday, took some holiday pictures with my Bella. She’s so photogenic!
TRENTON, S.C. (WJBF) — The Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office is assisting other law enforcement after a riot broke out at Trenton Correctional Institute.
Dispatch tells us they are helping set up barriers outside the prison.
We have a crew on the way to the scene. Stick with NewsChannel6 for the latest.
Many Texas residents spent Labor Day on the grim task of trying to recover what is left of their homes; Steve Harrigan reports from Houston
Traffic Police on Tuesday were investigating the causes of a crash that occurred on the Athens-Lamia national highway at around 8.30 a.m. involving a military vehicle whose driver was killed in the collision.
The vehicle veered off the road near the Malakasa junction and crashed into the protective barriers at the side of the road.
The crash killed the driver and left a passenger with injuries.
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Families Come Out For Father Daughter Ball
The Father Daughter Ball was sponsored by Christ Lutheran Church.
DULUTH, Minn. – It was a special evening for families at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC).
Daughters were dressed in their very best and fathers looked the part for the 22nd Annual Father Daughter Ball.
This year was a Paris theme.
Organizers say this event lets the girls see a different side of their dad with dinner and dancing.
“We felt it real important for a dad and a daughter to have a good relationship and there’s so many things that pull you away from having that together time, albeit sports, whatever,” said Father Daughter Ball Coordinator Carolyyn Lofald. “This gives them one on one time to go and do things that are fun.”
On this night almost 900 fathers and daughters showed up.
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is said to be lining up a move for Sevilla midfielder Steven N'Zonzi. The French footballer is also a transfer target for Chelsea.
According to The Express, the Gunners have joined the chase for the talented anchorman, who has a £25.5m release clause in his contract.
The 28-year-old has been solid in midfield for the three-time Europa League holders, and his showing has captured the eye of top European clubs.
The Gunners currently have the likes of Granit Xhaka, Francis Coquelin, and Aaron Ramsey (Mohamed Elneny on international duty) to depend upon in central midfield, and this in one way rules out a move for N'Zonzi this month.
Meanwhile, Wenger has recently suggested that he has no plans of dipping into the winter transfer market unless there is a top player up for grabs.
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Wed, Jun 14: A 42-year-old man is facing voyeurism-related charges in connection with the “CanadaCreep” Twitter account investigation. Gary Bobrovitz reports.
Officers are responding to a potential bank robbery on Eastwood Road. (Source: Raycom Media)
Officers with the Wrightsville Beach and Wilmington Police Departments are responding to a potential bank robbery on Eastwood Road.
According to a tweet from the WPD, officials were alerted to PNC around 4 p.m.
ALERT! Bank Robbery 2026 Eastwood Rd, PNC Bank. — Wilmington Police (@WilmingtonPD) June 14, 2017
Police are looking for a man wearing a black ball cap and hoodie.
ALERT! Police are looking for a w/m 5'8, blk ball cap and hoodie. — Wilmington Police (@WilmingtonPD) June 14, 2017
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NEW YORK (AP) — Citing a Comcast statement, the Wall Street Journal reported that the cable company is no longer in discussions to buy pieces of 21st Century Fox . That could open the door to a Disney bid.
Comcast declined to provide its statement to the Associated Press.
A person familiar with the situation, who was not permitted to discuss the matter publicly, confirmed the end of negotiations.
The Journal said Disney is currently talking with Fox and that a deal could be announced this week. Fox declined to comment.
Disney is planning to launch its own streaming services as a way of contending with changes in the entertainment industry and deep-pocketed tech companies that are building their own video divisions. Buying parts of Fox could give it more material to stream.
While we're not exactly prescribing a semi-homemade lifestyle, à la Sandra Lee, sometimes a little dinner head start, in the form of canned beans, a jar of really good tomato sauce, or some roasted beets is the difference between a home-cooked meal and Chinese takeout. These pantry, freezer, and fridge staples are items we actually keep on hand and use on busy nights, when a meal made completely from scratch is just not going to happen.
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Saskatoon police are looking for more information about a shooting that injured a man on Saturday morning.
Police say officers were called to reports of an injured man in the 300 block of Douglas Crescent around 9 a.m. The 32-year-old man was taken to hospital with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound.
Investigators do not believe the shooting took place at the above address and are trying to figure out where the man was shot, police said in a news release.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 306-975-8300 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Referencing the old adage “When it rains, it pours,” Liberty head coach Chris Kohl said his team “was in a hurricane” as Struthers blew open what was a close game early with long runs en route to a 69-52 win.
Trailing 18-16 after a first quarter that saw eight lead changes, the Wildcats (15-7, 8-4 AAC White) went on a 19-0 run in the second quarter. The only bright spot of the period was Kevin Hawn’s 3-pointer in the final minute or the Leopards (4-16, 3-8 AAC Blue) would’ve been shut out.
“We couldn’t drop one into the ocean,” Kohl said. “We played a great first quarter, the kids did everything we asked of them and then it just disappeared. It was a terrible shooting night.”
Carson Ryan led Struthers with 14 points and Andrew Carbon had 13. A.J. Musolino and Jaret Jacubec each had 12 in the win.
Liberty was led by Dra Rushton’s 12 points while Andrew Bowers finished with 11.
Return to Vindy.com and read Wednesday's Vindicator sports section for more on this story.
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Nate Mason made sure it was a very special weekend in Indiana for the Pitino family - son Richard, who is the Minnesota coach, and father Rick, the Louisville coach. Mason contributed 31 points, 11 assists and six rebounds on Sunday, and Minnesota pulled away in overtime for a 91-82 Big Ten victory against No, 15 Purdue in Mackey Arena.
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Cory Duran, left, and Bob Peters are both Charlotte natives, so they were both eager to work together in the Queen and Glass. Kathleen Purvis
DETROIT (AP) – Mazda is recalling about 174,000 small cars in the U.S. because the seats can change angles suddenly, making the vehicles hard to drive.
The recall covers the Mazda 2 subcompact from the 2011 model year and the 2010 and 2011 Mazda 3 and Mazdaspeed 3 compacts.
The company says the seat height adjustment links can break or detach from the seat frame, changing the seat angle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect the seat links and either install a reinforcement bracket or replace the whole seat adjustment unit. The recall is expected to start on March 31.
A 39-year-old Lowell man died of injuries he received Tuesday afternoon in a head-on crash with an SUV in Chelmsford.
Chelmsford police said in a release that Sidiclei Cleber Schmidt was critically injured in the crash on Westford Street just after 3 p.m.
Responding officers were able to remove Cleber from the wreckage of his Subaru and perform CPR on him before he was transported from the scene by ambulance to a local hospital. He was later pronounced dead.
The driver of the SUV suffered what police called non-life threatening lower body injuries.
Chelmsford police along with Massachusetts State Police detectives attached to the Middlesex County District Attorney's Office and members of the State Police Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Section are continuing to investigate the accident.
A Midland college has been evacuated on Monday due to a bomb scare.
Thousands of students and staff were ordered to leave Walsall College at around 11.30am on Monday.
It followed a threat to the college that a bomb was on the premises.
At this stage it is not know which campus the threat related to.
Waslall College has six campuses spread around the town, with thousands of students and staff in total.
We've contacted the college and West Midlands Police for more information on this incident.
The college has confirmed the evacuation in a tweet, saying more details and information will follow shortly.
The incident at Walsall follows reports that several other schools and colleges across the UK have also been the subject of bomb scares.
We will bring you details on this ongoing incident as we get them.
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Meet Bandit, FOX's pet of the week!
He loves to eat treats and cuddle.
Bandit is a recent owner-surrender, but he loves people and is easy to deal with.
For more information, contact Randolph County Animal Shelter at (336) 683-8235.
RICHMOND, Va. — DowDuPont Inc. says it is investing $50 million in its global operations that make Kevlar, a high-strength fiber that's manufactured at a Virginia plant, among other locations.
The Richmond Times-Dispatch reports the investment will go toward upgrading and modernizing equipment to improve production, quality and automation.
The company didn't say how much of the $50 million would be invested at the company's Spruance plant in Chesterfield County. John Richard, a company executive, says the money won't mean additional hiring at the plant, which employs about 1,800 people.
Kevlar also is manufactured in Ireland and through a joint venture in Japan.
It is used in bullet-resistant vests and other protective apparel such as gloves and boots. Richard says the investment is the result of "strong demand" in global markets.
COLUMBIA CITY, Ind. (WANE) – An explosion was reported at the manufacturing facility, Micropulse Inc. in Columbia City Monday afternoon.
Police were dispatched to the 160,000 square foot facility, located at 5865 E State Rd. 14, at approximately 2:30 p.m. on report of the explosion. It is unclear which part of the facility the explosion occurred.
The facility specializes in high-speed machinery, robotic part handling and new technologies for orthopedics.
Dispatch confirmed injuries were reported. It is unclear at this time how many people were injured or if anyone was taken to the hospital.
No other information is known at this time, check back for updates.
March 30 Thorn Group Ltd
* Update on class action
* Thorn Australia Pty Limited will defend claim in ordinary course of class action process
* confirms that a statement of claim has now been served on Thorn Australia Pty Limited, a subsidiary of company
* It is anticipated that process could take a significant length of time (perhaps years) to run its course
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A sex offender who raped two women in 1999 behind Glenville High School is now accused of choking and raping a 19-year-old woman on Monday in the same neighborhood. Mark Hall, 37, is charged with rape and felonious assault.
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A sea of volunteers set out on Friday to transform the home of a local hero. Jacquelyn Dixon runs a facility in Berlin which helps local veterans transition into civilian life. Dixon named the organization after her son Anthony, who was killed in Iraq in 2004.
Litecoin joins Bitcoin and Ethereum as an alternative payment option when booking private jet services on TapJet’s platform. Litecoin ascended breaking past the 23.6$ Fibo, but $125 is a key resistance zone. Litecoin is trading marginally above $120 after recovering from testing the key resistance at $116-$115. LTC/USD is up 2.67% on the last day […] The post Litecoin price analysis: LTC/USD approaching key resistance; TapJets now allows LTC payments on its private jet booking platform appeared first on Forex Crunch.
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Aug 15 (Reuters) - Sharingtechnology Inc
* Says it will start airline ticket related business from Dec. 1
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The Brewers announced on Wednesday that starter Matt Garza has been activated from the 10-day disabled list and reliever Neftali Feliz has been designated for assignment.
Garza, 33, went on the disabled list after colliding with teammate Jesus Aguilar on a play at first base. He’ll resume with a 3.83 ERA and a 33/12 K/BB ratio in 44 2/3 innings.
Feliz, 29, opened the season as the Brewers’ closer and eventually lost the job to Corey Knebel a month ago. He went 8-for-9 in save chances, but compiled a 6.00 ERA with a 21/15 K/BB ratio in 27 innings.
While Feliz’s recent track record isn’t so great, his age and experience in high-leverage situations will likely allow him to latch on quickly with another team.
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35 Photos Hopeful Images From 2017 After another year of news stories that produced photos which can often be difficult or disturbing to view, I’ve made it a tradition to compose an essay of uplifting images from the past year.
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40 Photos 2017 in Photos: Wrapping Up the Year Time to take a look back at some of the most memorable events and images of 2017. Among the events covered in this essay, part 3 of 3: California wildfires, Hurricane Maria hits Puerto Rico, a farewell to the Cassini spacecraft, and much more.
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40 Photos 2017 in Photos: A Look at the Middle Months Time to take a look back at some of the most memorable events and images of 2017. Among the events covered in this essay, part 2 of 3: Hurricane Harvey hits Texas, France elects a new president, a total solar eclipse crosses the U.S., and much more.
Eintracht Frankurt Chief Bruno Hübner says the imminent departure of Kevin-Prince Boateng will be a big loss to the club.
GHANAsoccernet.com exclusively reported on Tuesday that the 31-year-old Ghanaian forward is on the verge of signing for Italian Serie A Sassuolo in the coming days after agreeing personal terms with the club.
Boateng joined the Eagles at the start of last season's campaign from Spanish side Las Palmas, helping them to a shock victory over Bayern Munich in the DFB Pokal final.
According to the club's chief, losing the former AC Milan attacker will adversely affect his side in the forthcoming campaign.
"He is a real personality, has attracted the attention in critical phases," Hübner mourns Boateng's exit
"Of course he is a real loss for us." Especially on the pitch he will miss."
Once the final details of the deal with Frankfurt are agreed, the Ghanaian will be officially announced as a Neroverdi player.
He helped AC Milan clinch the Scudetto in the 2010-11 season.
Arsenal back to winning ways
Arsenal defeated relegation threatened Middlesbrough 2-1 to rekindle their hopes of finishing in the top four. Goals were scored by Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil for Arsenal while Alvaro Negredo scored for the home team.
The win comes on the heels of a poor run that saw the Gunners win just one of their last five Premier League matches.
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Limericks by Bob Aldrich Raider football is rolling the dice.
Moving to a gambler’s paradise.
Now can Roger Goodell
Break the Las Vegas spell
And keep NFL teams free of vice?
Say goodbye to the bleak winter gloom,
When the dogwood and daffodils bloom.
As the spring flowers sprout
Each azalea breaks out,
In its rich brightly colored costume
A good landscaper’s job is quite hard.
Cutting shrubs by the foot leaves them scarred.
They trim grass by the inch
But good looks aren’t a cinch
Because impressions are made by the yard.
March 19 (Reuters) - Acesite (Phils.) Hotel Corp:
* FIRE OCCURRED AT THE MANILA PAVILION HOTEL ON MARCH 18, 2018‍​
* HOTEL OPERATIONS TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED UNTIL PROPER CLEARANCES FROM GOVERNMENT REGULATORY AGENCIES ARE OBTAINED‍​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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JANESVILLE, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin man accused of stealing numerous firearms and sending an anti-government manifesto to the White House talked back to a court official during a hearing to face state charges.
Joseph Jakubowski already has federal charges against him for allegedly stealing firearms from a Janesville, Wisconsin, gun store and court officials advised him Monday of charges he faces in Rock County.
Jakubowski sat with his defense attorney and appeared by television while court Commissioner Larry Barton informed him of three charges of theft and burglary. At one point Jakubowski asked a question about one of the charges and Barton warned him not to make statements. Jakubowksi responded by saying “you can’t tell me what to do as a free individual.”
Authorities arrested Jakubowski on Friday after a 10-day manhunt.
A dedication and sign-lighting ceremony marked the grand opening of Birmingham's Rotary Trail, Wednesday, April 6, 2016. The 46-foot Magic City is a version of the original "Magic City" sign erected in 1926.
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OSHAWA, Ont. – Police say a suspect who was allegedly driving a stolen vehicle was arrested after fleeing on foot and jumping out of a second storey window in an attempt to avoid capture.
Durham regional police say officers spotted the stolen vehicle late morning and followed it to a parking lot in Oshawa, Ont., where they attempted to arrest the driver.
It’s alleged the suspect resisted arrest by punching and kicking the officers, and even bit one of them.
They say after officers unsuccessfully tried to Taser the suspect, he fled into an apartment building and police pursued him into one of the units.
Investigators say the suspect then jumped out of a second storey window and was taken into custody, uninjured, by officers waiting on the ground.
A 30-year-old Oshawa man is charged with possession of stolen property over $5,000, assault with intent to resist arrest and possession of cocaine and fentanyl.
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City council passed a motion 9-5 to endorse expanded gambling in the city, which will allow for up to 1,200 slot machines and 50 live game tables.
Sempra Energy (NYSE:SRE) unit IEnova says it is buying a 25% indirect stake held by Mexican state oil company Pemex in the Ramones II Norte gas pipeline, for $520M, including debt.
The pipeline connects the IEnova-owned Ramones I duct with the Ramones II Sur pipeline to carry gas from the U.S. to north-central Mexico.
The deal boosts IEnova's holding in the pipeline to 50% through its 100% stake in the Ductos Energéticos del Norte company, 45% by investment funds and 5% indirectly held by Pemexl.
DIXON, Ill. (AP) - A school resource officer who was hailed a hero for shooting and arresting a gunman at a northern Illinois high school received a standing ovation as he led students into their graduation ceremony.
Officer Mark Dallas' 18-year-old son, Josh, was among the Dixon High School students forced to run for their lives during the shooting Wednesday.
On Sunday, Sauk Valley Media reports Josh said his father "took the whole school under his wing," calling him "everyone's father, savior and protector."
No one besides the alleged gunman was injured.
Nineteen-year-old Matthew A. Milby Jr. is being held on $2 million bail after being charged with firing shots as seniors met for graduation rehearsal.
Police say Milby, who is a senior but had not been attending classes, suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - VERTE SA:
* SAID ON FRIDAY THAT COURT IN WARSAW STARTED ACCELERATED ARRANGEMENT PROCEEDINGS FOR THE COMPANY
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Federal Treasurer Scott Morrison has revealed more details about the GST formula shake up, telling 7 News on Wednesday that WA will "finally" get its fair share.
The federal government will release the Productivity Commission report into the GST carve-up on Thursday but parts of it had already reached the media by Wednesday morning.
Treasurer Scott Morrison has revealed further information about changes to the GST. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen.
It forced Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull to publicly reject one of the report's main recommendations to make the second-strongest state or average as the basis for GST distribution, rather than the strongest.
7 News reported sweeping changes to the GST formula including calculating the payments against NSW and Victoria and providing top up payments to WA worth $814m next financial year and $585 in 2020-21.
It reported WA would also receive additional payments of more than half a billion dollars every year totalling $4.7 billion over eight years.
AL.com reports Birmingham police said on Tuesday 18-year-old Chandler Bryant is charged with capital murder and being held without bond at the Jefferson County Jail. He's charged in the June 3 slaying of 29-year-old Mike Ngangi, also known as Mike Mulwa , who was shot while working at a Citgo service station.
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Kyle Edmund defeated fellow Briton Dan Evans in straight sets at the Monte Carlo Masters as the Davis Cup team-mates met for the first time on the ATP tour. Evans is one place higher than Edmund in the rankings, 44th to 45th, but the 7-5 6-1 scoreline in their first round clash was not a major surprise with the younger man a strong favourite on clay.
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NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — "Jersey Shore" star Michael "The Situation" Sorrentino and his brother are set to appear in court to face additional tax fraud charges.
Michael and Marc Sorrentino are scheduled to be arraigned on Monday morning in federal court in Newark.
Michael Sorrentino was indicted this month on charges including tax evasion, structuring bank deposits to avoid reporting requirements and falsifying records. Marc Sorrentino was charged with falsifying records to obstruct a grand jury investigation.
The brothers previously pleaded not guilty to charges they filed bogus tax returns on nearly $9 million and claimed millions in personal expenses as business expenses.
Michael Sorrentino appeared on all six seasons of the MTV reality show, which followed the lives of a group of young housemates and ran from 2009 to 2012.
Jose Mourinho shakes hands with Pep Guardiola and then heads for the tunnel. City’s staff celebrate with Guardiola in a huddle while the players begin to applaud the fans.
6.30pm
City players Kevin De Bruyne and Bernardo Silva conduct flash TV interviews in the main tunnel area.
De Bruyne is given the man of the match award.
Sergio Aguero is stood talking in the main tunnel.
We all know that education system is totally corrupt in Balochistan because the result is in front of us in the shape of the cheating culture in the province. However, Balochistan is the richest province in terms of minerals but it stands totally ignored in terms of education.
Since many changes are going to come in Balochistan in the wake of CPEC but what I think the main change should come in education system if the citizens of Balochistan do not get education then how they will take benefit of the CPEC project. Of course the people of Balochistan won’t be able to take benefit of CPEC if they are not educated .So, I request the government of Pakistan and China please pay a little attention towards the education system of Balochistan so that the people of neglected province should take benefit of CPEC.
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Firefighters were called to a "working fire" in Ware this morning.
The Ware Fire Department confirmed the fire with Western Mass News just before 8:30 a.m.
This structure is in the area of Sczygiel Road.
The Palmer Fire Department confirms they were called to the scene just after 8:15 a.m. Saturday.
"We sent an engine and a crew and also a tanker," the Palmer Fire dispatcher told us.
No word yet if there are any injuries. Further details weren't immediately available.
Western Mass News has a crew at the scene now.
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Australia is chipping in an extra $3.4 million to help Papua New Guinean earthquake victims rebuild their lives.
More than 125 people were killed and the United Nations estimates 500,000 people have been affected by the 7.5-magnitude quake in the highlands region in late February.
Foreign Minister Julie Bishop announced the extra assistance during her visit to Port Moresby on Tuesday.
The money will help communities re-establish their livelihoods, repair and rebuild infrastructure and restore water and sanitation.
There was also a special focus on the needs of women, girls, and people with disabilities.
Australia has also sent a three-person medical team to assess health needs and what extra assistance is required.
Australian Hercules aircraft and Chinook helicopters have been delivering food, water and medicine to remote communities.
Ms Bishop met some of the defence personnel assisting with the relief effort and thanked them for their service.
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On New Year's Eve, many Nevadans skipped the Strip and gathered in Henderson for the second annual Cadence Double Dash.
Participants ran the final 5K of 2016 at 10:30 p.m. then stopped to watch the fireworks on the Strip. After midnight, runners hopped back on the trail for the first 5K of 2017.
SAN ANTONIO (AP)  A judge has ruled that a man accused in the shooting death of a San Antonio-area police chief is not guilty by reason of insanity.
Judge Sid Harle determined Monday that evidence showed 28-year-old Joshua Manuel Lopez suffers from a serious mental illness and didn't know his conduct was wrong.
Elmendorf police Chief Michael Pimentel was on patrol in 2014 when he pulled over Lopez on a warrant accusing him of spraying graffiti on a city truck.
Prosecutors say Lopez shot the 64-year-old Pimentel twice.
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Lopez will undergo a 30-day evaluation, after which a judge will determine if he should be committed to a state hospital.
If he's no longer considered a threat to the public, Lopez could be released into an outpatient or community treatment program.
HAMBURG May 2 Swiss commodities trading group ECOM has received approval from German cartel authorities to purchase German cocoa grinder Euromar Commodities GmbH which declared insolvency in December, Euromar's insolvency administrator said on Tuesday.
Production at Euromar's plant at Fehrbellin near Berlin could resume in coming days, administrator Rolf Rattunde said in a statement. (Reporting by Michael Hogan; editing by Jason Neely)
The BJP party's candidate from the Gandhinagar North Assembly Constituency for the Gujarat Assembly elections 2017 is Ashokbhai Patel.
Gandhinagar North is one of the 182 assembly constituencies of Gujarat. It is located in Gandhinagar district. The seat came into existence after 2008 delimitation after the division of erstwhile Gandhinagar seat.
The constituency will have 284 polling stations. In 2012 assembly polls, the number of electors for this seat was 2,66,795.
The constituency number 36, Gandhinagar North, was won by BJP's Ashokkumar Ranchhodbhai Patel in 2012 state polls. He defeated Congress's Jugaji Nathaji Thakor by 8,011 votes. The seat will witness the contest between BJP's Patel and Congress's CJ Chavda.
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Kanye West’s recent Twitter spree, which revealed some of his ideology and expressed support for conservative commentator Candace Owens, elicited widespread criticism over the weekend. But the comments also earned him praise from many right-wing observers, including controversial conspiracy theorist Alex Jones of InfoWars.
“.@kanyewest I admire your bold moves against the thought police,” Jones wrote. “And if you want to see these control-freak vampires really go crazy, please join me on my broadcast!”
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Fire crews are tackling a blaze close to an Easyjet plane at Liverpool airport.
In videos posted by travellers on neighbouring aircraft, they can be seen spraying water behind the plane.
It is believed the blaze broke out at around 6.30pm tonight.
It is not known at this stage whether the plane has recently arrived in the airport or was due for take off, but it appeared to be close to a gate when the fire broke out.
There is no information at present as to whether passengers were on board the plane when the fire, being reported by The Mirror, broke out.
The fire is believed to have started on a ground vehicle servicing the plane.
We all know that feeling of disappointment when you find the perfect shade of liquid lipstick and tragedy strikes—it either dries your lips out, or it comes off the second you start to sip your latte . When a matte lip product is done right, it can last all day long. When it's not, it can be a chapped , caked disaster. We asked Sephora Pro makeup artists for their favorite formulas, and they shared their tried-and-tested picks that last through lunch while still hydrating your lips. They also gave us the scoop on their favorite shades, and how to best apply liquid lipstick to avoid the dreaded cracking effect. Scroll through to see which colors are insider-approved.
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There’s a reason we chose a heavy stack of binders for the art on our latest print edition: we repeatedly hear from executives who are totally overwhelmed by regulations. So it should come as no surprise that credit union advocates suggest the movement fight fire with fire — flooding their regulators and lawmakers with an equally voluminous number of comment letters.
As someone who has been tasked with reading many of these letters, and being married to someone who used to work for a member of Congress and had to go through similar letters from constituents, allow me to offer a little advice.
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CHINA'S vehicle sales grew a slow 0.7 per cent in November, prompting an industry association official to strike a grim note for car sales in the world's biggest car market this year and be-yond.
Sales last month totalled 2.96 million vehicles, data from the China
SAN LEANDRO (KRON) — All lanes of southbound 880 in San Leandro are closed after one person was injured in a shooting Monday morning, according to California Highway Patrol.
The shooting happened around 2:30 a.m. at the Highway 238 interchange in the area Lewelling Blvd., CHP said.
CHP says they found four people in a car.
The driver had been shot in the head.
That person is in the hospital in critical condition.
A traffic alert has been issued.
Drivers cannot pass through the area, and must resort to using alternate routes.
Drivers already on the road are being diverted off the freeway.
CHP estimates the freeway will not reopen until at least 9:00 a.m.
Officers are asking anyone with information to contact them through their Golden Gate Communications Center at (707)-551-4180.
There are no further details available at this time.
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Israel’s minister of public security says a prominent Palestinian prisoner has been placed in solitary confinement for inciting a large-scale hunger strike.
Gilad Erdan tells Israel’s Army Radio Tuesday that Marwan Barghouti was punished for “instigating mutiny and leading the hunger strike.”
Activists said more than 1,500 of about 6,500 Palestinian security prisoners joined the open-ended protest. The strikers’ immediate demands included better conditions and more contact with relatives.
Barghouti was arrested in 2002 during the second Palestinian uprising and convicted on multiple counts of murder. Israel charged him with directing suicide bombings and he was sentenced to five life terms.
Erdan says the prisoners receive all privileges required by international law. He said the strike was part of an internal Palestinian struggle for power.
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The season three finale of "Star Trek: The Next Generation" had fans freaking out as the Enterprise responded to a distress call only to find something shocking at the site. It left viewers repeating a few infamous lines over and over:
"I am Locutus of Borg. Resistance is futile. Your life, as it has been, is over. From this time forward, you will service us."
"Mr. Worf…fire."
What would become of the captain and his Enterprise crew? Fans had to wait until season four to find out and, boy, was that a wait. If you want to experience that cliffhanger for yourself, you can check out Next Gen—and these 13 other classic shows—on Netflix.
LONDON (AP) — Prosecutors say a British man who alleged he was abused by a ring of politically powerful pedophiles has been charged with inventing the claims.
The man, identified only as Nick, sparked a major police investigation with claims that prominent people in British politics and law enforcement sexually abused children and committed several murders in the 1970s and 80s.
Police raided the homes of retired Field Marshal Edwin Bramall and former politicians Harvey Proctor and Leon Brittan. But the Metropolitan Police closed its investigation in 2016 without any arrests or charges.
A report said police had made "numerous errors," including placing too much faith in the sole complainant.
The Crown Prosecution Service said Tuesday that 50-year-old Nick faces 12 charges of perverting the course of justice and one fraud count.
The United Leasing and Finance Championship is coming to the Victoria National Golf Course later this week, but the golf course is still being prepared. Grounds crews are working day and night to get the 470 acre property ready in time for the Web.com tour stop. Officials with the golf club say that they have been working on the course for over a month. Members of the Web.com tour team have also been in this week to help get everything ready for the big event.
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SEOUL, Feb 15 (Reuters) - South Korea's prime minister will preside over a national security council meeting on Wednesday to discuss the death of the North Korean leader's estranged half-brother in Malaysia, an official at the prime minister's office said.
The meeting will take place at 8.50 a.m. Seoul time (2350 GMT Tuesday).
This crash on a Gibbs Shoals Road bridge in Greer left a car hanging off the road and caused a lengthy traffic delay on Tuesday afternoon around 4 p.m. Despite the damage, no one appeared to be seriously injured.
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The Vegas Golden Knights are three wins away from becoming the first expansion team in NHL, NBA, MLB or NFL history to win a championship in its first season.
Vegas is hoping to take another step in its title quest Wednesday night when the Knights host the Washington Capitals at T-Mobile Arena for Game 2 of the 2018 Stanley Cup Final.
The Golden Knights won a thrilling Game 1 6-4, and oddsmakers like Vegas’ chances of protecting home ice in the next chapter of this series.
Here’s the important betting information for Capitals vs. Golden Knights Game 2, courtesy of OddsShark.
Spread: VGK -1.5
Moneyline: WSH +136, VGK -150
Over/under: 5.5
Anthony Pellegrino, 37, of Kresgeville, is facing a number of drug charges after police, acting on a tip, searched his home at 2:30 p.m. Dec. 28 and found drugs, drug paraphernalia and a weapon. State police at the Lehighton barracks said they received credible information from the Bureau of Crimes Investigations about possible drug activity at Pellegrino's residenceon Koch Road, Towamensing Township.
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Iowa’s Fourth District Republican Congressman Steve King says he’s not overly concerned about a Mexican senator’s bill that could halt U.S. corn exports.
King says it’s one of the first signs of concrete action from Mexico in response to president Trump’s threats to impose high tariffs on Mexican goods..
"This talk about a 20 percent duty on products coming in from Mexico is never going to fly. That’s something like a 54 billion dollar a year duty, and that’s just me doing the math on the back of an envelope. And no one is going to go for that here in this Congress, we don’t want to start a trade war," says King.
The bill would require corn be imported only from Brazil and Argentina. Mexico is currently the largest importer of U.S. corn. King says if the Mexican lawmaker wanted to get the attention of the U.S. Congress, he has.
A patient with serious injuries was airlifted to the hospital Saturday night after an accident on Highway 101 near Los Alamos, according to the Santa Barbara County Fire Department.
The single-vehicle rollover occurred at about 6:15 p.m. on southbound Highway 101, about a mile north of Los Alamos, Capt. David Sadecki said.
The victim, whose name was not released, was taken by helicopter to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital.
Details on the patient’s injuries and condition were not available late Saturday.
Highway 101 was shut down for a short period of time after the accident so the Calstar helicopter could land and pick up the victim, said Sadecki, who added that the cause of the crash remained under investigation.
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If you’re a fan of physicists Lawrence Krauss, here’s a half-hour video in which he’s interviewed by Steve Paikin of the Candian channel TVO’s show The Agenda. (Paikin is 57: can you believe it?) I was once on his show, and was impressed by Paikin’s preparation and probing questions, as well as his ability to direct the interview and his practice of letting the interviewee speak without excessive intrusion. He’s one of the best interviewers going, and I’m sure he read Krauss’s book (as he read me, as it was full of his notes and bookmarks).
Krauss’s spiel is very similar to his talk at the Imagine No Religion meetings (for which he got a standing ovation), and is centered on his new history of modern physics,The Greatest Story Ever Told–So Far: Why Are We Here? Although the book doesn’t add much to similar histories, Krauss excels in his public talks on physics, infecting the audience with his own enthusiasm for science. You get a flavor of this in the interview.
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SEATTLE A U.S. federal judge on Monday said courtroom proceedings over President Donald Trump's travel ban should continue in Seattle during an ongoing appeals court review.
At a hearing, U.S. District Judge James Robart in Seattle said he was not prepared to slow down the case. Robart directed attorneys for the U.S. Justice Department and Washington state's attorney general to prepare for further proceedings in Seattle.
(Reporting by Bill Rigby in Seattle; Writing by Dan Levine; Editing by Jonathan Oatis)
(CNN) - It's the police swimming video that's gone viral.
Members of the Arlington County Police Department in northern Virginia went into the pool in their uniforms. The video is called, "Water Too", and it was posted on the department's Facebook page last Thursday.
It's to promote Arlington's annual police, fire and sheriff block party in late August.
Officials said they hope the video helps put police in a positive light.
As far as how long it took those officers to get their routine down? Police said it took multiple takes over the course of several days.
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan is still mulling Afghanistan’s recent overtures, including an invitation that Pakistani prime minister visit Kabul.
Analysts widely see the offer as a good sign, underscoring that dialogue between the two often uneasy neighbours is key to defeating militants on both sides of the border.
Pakistan, however, says it wants to consult the country’s political and military leadership before accepting Afghan President Ashraf Ghani’s invitation.
The invitation follows a visit last weekend to Kabul by Pakistan’s National Security Adviser Nasser Janjua and also last month’s offer by Ghani of unconditional talks with the Taliban.
The Taliban have not responded yet.
Pakistan’s foreign ministry spokesman Moahmmad Faisal said on Tuesday the country’s political and military leaders are carefully considering the invitation in order “to prepare a brief for the prime minister.”
Winter wonderlands are in short supply in this part of the world, but the Miracle pop-up bar is here to make all of your Christmas dreams come true.
The temporary libation station debuted in 2014 in New York City and has become an international phenomenon, with 50 locations worldwide — one of which is now at Delray Beach's Death or Glory. Basically, it's a cornucopia of Christmas, from drinks to music to decor.
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"Miracle is a cocktail pop-up concept created by Greg Boehm of Cocktail Kingdom in NYC," Annie Blake, partner of Death or Glory, explains. "We really know our cocktails and had a very solid sense of the pop-up as a concept, so I think we were a natural fit for the brand expansion."
Right on time for Valentine's Day, Spotify has released a list of the best songs to make love to. These are not the best "love songs," mind you, but the best ones for the bedroom in particular.
To find the top tracks, Spotify's data scientists looked through the "sex" playlists on its service to see which songs were streamed most frequently. Spotify also did this last year, and the one common denominator was that The Weeknd charted both years, which is, honestly, a tad concerning. Stay emotionally healthy everyone!
But without further ado, here are the top 10 for 2017:
"Sex With Me" — Rihanna "Birthday Sex" — Jeremih "Ride" — SoMo "Earned It" (Fifty Shades Of Grey) — The Weeknd "Slow Motion" — Trey Songz "Often" — The Weeknd "Neighbors Know My Name" — Trey Songz "Pony" — Ginuwine "Sex" — Cheat Codes "All The Time" — Jeremih
And here were the top 10 for 2016:
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A fairly quiet weather pattern for us this week. The overall temperature trend is for highs to be at or below the average of 60 degrees. Mornings will continue to start out cold with low to mid 30s common most of the week. A couple of fronts will swing through the area but moisture is limited so we don’t expect any rain through the work week. The next decent chance for rain arrives Sunday into Monday.
In the 2018-19 school year, Robstown will welcome students at a brand new building to prepare for their future.
Robstown Early College High School will open its doors in the fall.
The just under 40,000 square foot building will provide students with a collegiate atmosphere. It will feature a state-of-the-art media center, 12 new classrooms and an outdoor quad.
District officials are excited about the upcoming year.
"Our students have the opportunity now to graduate now with up to 60 credit hours or an associates degree by the time they graduate high school," Public Relations Coordinator Kelsey Cook said. "They're going to work for us, so this building is us working for them."
Approximately 600 students are expected to be enrolled in the fall.
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HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania Republican Sen. Scott Wagner says he’s resigning from his Senate seat on Monday to focus on the governor’s race.
Wagner submitted his resignation letter on Wednesday to Senate President Joe Scarnati.
Wagner’s spokesman Andrew Romeo says the senator realized the best way to “bring about the most change and do the most good for the commonwealth” is by devoting all of his time and energy to the election.
He will face Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf, who is seeking a second, four-year term.
Wolf says Wagner’s decision to resign after missing key votes and one month before the budget deadline “proves that he is the very worst of Harrisburg.”
Wagner has held his Senate seat for the past four years.
The Premier League champion has been linked with an €80million bid for the Spain international, who has been unable to hold down a permanent place in Zinedine Zidane's plans at the Santiago Bernabeu.
However, Guardiola has been quick to rule out a deal for the 26 year-old, who has a contract until 2022 that includes a release clause of €700m.
"City aren't going to sign Isco," he said.
The former Barcelona manager was happy to pay tribute to Madrid's achievement under Zidane, after they claimed a third UEFA Champions League in a row with a 3-1 win over Liverpool.
However, he has promised City will do its utmost to end the Spanish club's recent dominance.
"It's spectacular, you have to take your hat off to them," Guardiola said. "It doesn't matter if they deserve it or not, because it's very difficult to do what they've done.
"They've demonstrated their quality, and we hope to prevent them from taking the fourth consecutive one.
"Zidane has done a spectacular job."
Don’t let work commitments hold you back from having a good time. They may restrict your options somewhat but if you organize what you have to do sensibly you can still have fun with your friends. Draw up a schedule and stick to it.
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland mayor’s office says police are investigating the contents of a bag recovered near a private harbor as part of the search for a missing plane carrying six people.
The office said Sunday the bag was found near Shoreby Club Harbor in Bratenahl (BRAT’-ih-nahl), a small lakeside community near Cleveland.
Five boats and a helicopter are looking for the plane that disappeared over Lake Erie near Cleveland’s shores three days ago.
The Cleveland Division of Fire, the U.S. Coast Guard and Underwater Marine Contractors have launched boats, and dive teams are ready to search the lake once the plane is located.
A beverage distribution company executive was piloting the plane. His wife, their two teenage sons and two neighbors were aboard.
News for Tonight’s WWE RAW – Opening Segment Revealed, Superstar Shakeup Fallout, More
Tonight’s WWE RAW will take place from the Schottenstein Center in Columbus, Ohio with the fallout from last week’s “Superstar Shakeup” episode.
No word yet on matches for tonight but WWE Universal Champion Brock Lesnar is not advertised. WWE has announced that Braun Strowman will open the show.
WWE is focusing on the following points for tonight’s show:
* Is Braun Strowman unstoppable?
* Has Elias Samson “drifted” to Raw?
* Is Nia Jax in line for a Raw Women’s Title opportunity?
* Which Raw newcomers will “shake up” Team Red the most?
* Will Seth Rollins and Samoa Joe settle their unfinished business?
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WWE Considering Big Turn, Must See New Maryse & Noelle Foley, Triple H Ready to Push Former Star on RAW, WrestleMania 33 Main Events, WWE Star Gets Backstage Heat, New GIFs & Galleries, More
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BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union’s top five economies are warning the United States that its massive tax overhaul could contravene some of its international obligations and risks “having a major distortive impact on international trade.”
In a letter to U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin, the finance ministers of Germany, France, Britain, Italy and Spain wrote they had “significant concerns” about three tax initiatives in particular, including the so-called base erosion and anti-abuse tax Senate bill.
In a letter seen by The Associated Press, the five wrote that “it is important that the U.S. government’s rights over domestic tax policy be exercised in a way that adheres with international obligations to which it has signed-up.”
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The Approach Carers Cafes are monthly support groups for anyone who cares for an older person with a mental health issue. The Cafes provide an informal and enjoyable environment where carers can meet with each other, and with professionals who can support them. Guest speakers from local organisations also come along to each cafe and give a small presentation on what their organisation does and how they can be of help to the carers to support their situation.
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LEONARDTOWN, Md. — Authorities say a military helicopter has crashed in southern Maryland. It is unclear whether there are injuries or deaths.
Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
Worldwide Broker Network * announced the addition of two members in Germany and Croatia, bringing the network of independent insurance brokerage and employee benefits consulting firms to 109 in 101 countries. Based on combined annual member revenues, WBN said it is the largest, fully integrated international network of independent insurance brokers and employee benefits consultants and fourth-largest among all broker networks.
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Denmark will join other European countries banning full-face covering, including Islamic veils such as the niqab or burqa.
Jakob Ellemann-Jensen of Denmark’s liberal party that leads a center-right governing coalition says a law proposal was not aimed at any religions or a ban of scarfs, turbans or kippa, the traditional Jewish skull cap.
Ellemann-Jensen spoke Friday after a meeting in Parliament.
A large majority of lawmakers, including the opposition Social Democrats — Denmark’s largest party— has said it would vote for such a law, popularly known as the “Burqa Ban.” The move is mostly seen as directed at the dress worn by some ultra-conservative Muslim women. Few Muslim women in Denmark wear full-face veils.
No date for a formal vote was announced.
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12 bunkers line the 8th hole at Shinnecock Hills. See our guide on it here.
Shinnecock Hills Hole By Hole Guide: Hole 8
Hole 8: Par-4: 439 yards
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At 439 yards, the par-4 eighth is one of the shortest holes on the course and offers a birdie chance if good, solid shots are hit.
A blind tee shot with a wide fairway, the target is large but be wary of the fairway bunkers on the left and right. The best course of action is to aim left which gives a better angle of attack into the small, well protected green.
The undulations are severe on the green with the drop offs at the back, front and left hand side, sure to collect wayward shots.
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OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Stephen Curry will likely go from being the NBA’s biggest bargain to signing the richest contract in the league at more than $200 million. And he looks forward to the nice payday.
Yet the two-time reigning MVP and new NBA Finals MVP Kevin Durant said Wednesday they would seriously consider less money to keep the core of the champion Golden State Warriors intact.
Two days after capturing the franchise’s second title in three years against LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Warriors prepared to part ways for what will be a busy offseason for general manager Bob Myers and the front office.
Durant hinted he would opt out of a deal that pays him the maximum he can get in order to help Golden State’s chances of re-signing Andre Iguodala or Shaun Livingston.
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The Vermeer T1255III SEM with single-sided direct drive attachment allows the operator to cut an 80-degree high wall and produces less noise, dust and vibration – helping mines to increase production by excavating reserves they couldn’t otherwise get due to drill and blast restrictions, air quality regulations or urban encroachment.
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OTTAWA -- A brand of lean ground beef is being recalled because of possible E. coli contamination.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the Good Boucher brand beef was sold in Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and P.E.I., but may have also been distributed in other provinces and territories.
The agency says the recall includes 285-gram packages with a best-before date of March 21 and 510-gram packages with best-before dates of March 19 and March 21.
The CFIA says the recall was triggered by its test results and that no illnesses have been reported from eating the recalled beef.
Food contaminated with E. coli O157:H7 may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick.
Symptoms can include nausea, vomiting, mild to severe abdominal cramps and watery to bloody diarrhea. In severe cases, some people may have seizures or strokes, need blood transfusions and kidney dialysis or live with permanent kidney damage.
Jorge Sampaoli's side proved way too strong for Haiti in Buenos Aires with Messi opening the scoring from the spot in the first half and adding two more after the break. He then set up Sergio Aguero for the final strike.
Barcelona forward Messi is yet to win an international title with Argentina and begins his latest attempt against newcomers Iceland on June 16 in Moscow. Their other Group D opponents are Croatia and Nigeria as Argentina seek a third triumph after 1978 and 1986.
Authorities are trying to determine what to do with nearly 200 birds being housed temporarily at the Sevier County Jail. Deputies seized the fowl and arrested 137 people during a raid on an alleged cockfighting ring just north of DeQueen, Ark. The raid came as a result of a 1.5-year investigation.
MYRTLE CREEK, Ore. (AP) – Oregon State Police say two women have died after apparently falling from a bridge on Interstate 5 following a single-vehicle crash.
Police say emergency crews responded at about 2:30 a.m. Monday after the driver and her female passenger called 911 to report the crash north of Myrtle Creek on a bridge crossing the South Umpqua River.
Police say crews arrived and found a 2002 Kia sport utility vehicle but not the driver or passenger.
Police say crews soon after located two woman dead on the riverbank below.
Names haven’t been released.
Police are continuing to investigate.
Talented City of Portsmouth athlete Jacob O’Hara showed his class in the Hayling Billy 5 race.
His impressive time of 26min 52sec saw him finish first overall but as a junior he had to be content with the prize for the 15-to-17-year age group.
It’s been a busy time for O’Hara, who is finishing his exams and also working towards his big targets on the track.
He led home a good field for the five-mile race hosted by Havant-based club Victory.
Denmead’s Julian Manning was first senior male as he clocked 27.30 with Matthew Cheyney next in 28.47.
Lucy Mapp took the prize for first lady in 32.30, just 10 seconds ahead of Karen Andrews (32.40).
Race organiser John Gallagher was delighted with the event.
He said: ‘It was a very successful evening.’
Warning to all the Wookies in Thredbo, Australia: be wary of the Alpine Way Resort. And if you’re human, it’s probably best to not wear Wookie suits to try and go down the slopes.
A 51-year-old learned the hard way not to dress like Chewbacca and attempt to ski, which ended with him behind bars. The man, Keith Wass, was told to take off his costume before going down the slopes by a resort worker. Wass refused and apparently lost his temper with the resort worker. He proceeded to repeatedly hit the worker with his snowboard, leaving the victim with “facial” and “dental” injuries.
Wass was arrested, taken to jail, and is being charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm, causing reckless grievous bodily harm and using an offensive weapon with the intention to commit an indictable offence.
He was released on bail.
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Lego created an incredible playhouse specifically for lovers of the brand. Boasting over 120,000 square feet of Lego fun, the Lego House seeks to create a place to learn while playing.
Located in Denmark, the company hopes it'll become a must-see tourist attraction.
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Brazil's economy grew 1.2 percent in the first three months of 2018, maintaining its slow recovery after the deep recession it suffered in 2015 and 2016, the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE) said Wednesday.
The growth rate of the gross domestic product (GDP) of South America's largest economy exceeded economists' projections, who expected a 0.9 percent growth rate in the first quarter.
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Winter meetings wish lists for MLB teams
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Baseball’s attention is focused on the Swan and Dolphin Resort in Orlando this week as Major League Baseball’s winter meetings are underway.
Representatives from all 30 big league teams are on site meeting with officials, agents and representatives of free agents and potential trade targets in an effort to build their rosters for the 2018 season.
First basemen, relief pitchers and starting pitchers are among the coveted positions during this year’s free agent signing period, but which players will land the big contracts, and which teams will shell out the big money to bring them in?
Here’s a quick look at what each club could be looking for at this week’s meetings.
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STCU, Washington’s third largest credit union, is expanding to the Tri-Cities. It will open its first local branch in Kennewick this year. ALSC Architects
BCE has won final approval for its $3.9-billion takeover of Manitoba Telecom Services.
As part of an agreement with the Competition Bureau, BCE and MTS have agreed to sell some spectrum, six retail locations and 24,700 customers to Xplornet. BCE says the deal will close on March 17 and it's targeting an additional $100 million in cost savings.
"Immediately accretive to free cash flow, this transaction enhances Bell's successful broadband investment and innovation strategy while supporting our focus on delivering sustainable dividend growth to our shareholders going forward," said BCE CFO Glen LeBlanc in a statement. "We look forward to updating our 2017 BCE financial guidance targets to reflect the benefits of the MTS acquisition when we report our Q1 2017 results on April 26."
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JOHNSTON, Iowa -- Johnston police are investigating a serious head-on collision.
The incident happened near NW 62nd Avenue and NW 103rd Street just after 9 p.m. on Friday. According to Johnston police, 23-year-old Kyle Diech of Grimes was driving his pickup truck erratically on the wrong side of the road. He then crashed into a car head-on.
Diech is now in Polk County Jail and faces several charges including operating while intoxicated and reckless driving.
The driver of the other car was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Starbucks recently shut its doors for an afternoon to provide diversity training to employees. Max Faulkner Star-Telegram
Scenario: You're at a nail salon. The manicurist asks if you'd like your cuticles cut or pushed back—what do you do?
If you're indifferent or the technician automatically cuts your cuticles without asking, you may have a problem. It's not a matter of gorgeous digits—à la Bella Hadid at the Carolina Herrera show (she's wearing Zoya Rue and Pandora, by the way)—it's about overall nail health.
"Avoid cutting cuticles," said Zoya Creative Director Rebecca Isa. "They are there to protect the nail, and cutting can lead to infections."
‘Fast and Furious 9’ release date postponed
Los Angeles: The ninth edition of the ‘Fast and Furious’ franchise was all scheduled to hit cinemas in 2019.
However, FnF fans will now have to wait for the movie till April 2020, according to Indian Express report.
The reason behind the delay is uncertain.
This created an outburst from co-star Tyrese Gibson who did not receive the news well and lashed out at Dwayne Johnson and co-producer Hiram Garcia.
To compensate for the gap, Universal Pictures stated that it will release the movie’s first, non-numbered feature starring characters Luke Hobbs (Dwayne Johnson) and Deckard Shaw (Jason Statham), as per CTV News.
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Former Borussia Dortmund boss Thomas Tuchel reportedly has no interest in the vacant managerial position at Southampton.
Thomas Tuchel has reportedly ruled himself out of the running for the vacant managerial position at Southampton.
After Claude Puel left St Mary's on Wednesday night, Tuchel was installed as the early favourite to replace the Frenchman on the south coast.
However, according to Sky Sports News, the former Borussia Dortmund boss has no interest in holding talks over the role.
It has been suggested that while Tuchel would consider a move to the Premier League, he is not tempted to discuss a potential switch to Southampton.
Last month, Tuchel parted ways with Dortmund after two years with the club, just days after he had guided them to the German Cup.
By Emily Heil, The Washington Post
Hey, isn’t that … former president Barack Obama and former FLOTUS Michelle Obama chilling on a yacht in Tahiti this weekend with an uber-elite pack of pals including Oprah Winfrey, Tom Hanks and Bruce Springsteen?
The couple were photographed during their extended post-White House vacation in French Polynesia aboard music mogul David Geffen’s luxury yacht, the Rising Sun, looking every bit like your typical vacationers: the khaki-clad former commander in chief was taking a picture of his wife on the boat’s upper deck. But unlike the average Joe tourists, The Daily Mail and local news reports say, they were joined by some of their closest celebrity BFFs for a two-hour sojourn on the seas off the island of Moorea.
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Published March 16, 2018, in Woking Business
THERE’S been plenty of cause for celebration at Raycross Interiors, having recently achieved 40 years in the industry as well as being a finalist in the Ultimate Kitchen Design of the Year category at the annual National Kitchen and Bathroom Design Awards.
The Byfleet-based company is a family-run business, specialising in high quality kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms and home offices.
“We pride ourselves on offering a bespoke design service and outstanding customer care from conception through to completion,” said Graham Cross. “From when I was a young lad, the business has been part of my life.
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"Trump doesn't want to change the world.... And that's exactly what Russia would like to see from the United States," says Fyodor Lukyanov.
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Bogosian (lower body) showed improvement upon skating Friday, though he remains day-to-day and not expected to travel to Brooklyn for Saturday's game against the Islanders.
After Saturday, the Swords won't hit the ice again until Monday's home tilt against the Devils, so expect the veteran defenseman to be reevaluated ahead of that contest. Of course, Bogosian collected 35 points (nine goals, 26 assists) and a cumulative minus-28 rating over the past two seasons with Buffalo, so we doubt this news will affect many fantasy owners.
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NEW DELHI: Media conglomerate Zee Entertainment has acquired 100 per cent stake in two media entities, 9X Media and INX Music, in a Rs 160-crore cash deal.
Besides, the company has also bought remaining 26 per cent stake in Zee Turner Ltd for Rs 2.6 lakh, a 74 per cent subsidiary of the company.
The board of Zee Entertainment Enterprise Ltd, in a meeting held today approved acquisition of 100 per cent stake in 9X Media PVt Ltd and INX Music Pvt Ltd, the company said in a regulatory filing.
9X Media operates five music channels - 9XM (Hindi), 9X Jalwa (Hindi), 9X Jhakkas (Marathi), 9XO (English) and 9X Bajao (Hindi).
INX Music is a 70.85 per cent subsidiary of 9XM and engaged in the business of broadcasting a Punjabi music channel 9X Tashan, under its wholly owned subsidiary Paul Entertainment
Did you know this? Because of how our brains work, how good your vision is VARIES throughout the day. Your vision is best around 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., and worst at 2:00 p.m. Here’s why, Thousands of years ago, we needed to see better at dusk and dawn, because that’s when we were more likely to be attacked by predators, like lions. Once we started living in cities and figured out how to use electricity, we didn’t need it anymore. But the results of our evolution are still with us. So our vision is best around dusk and dawn, & worst around 2:00 p.m. You’ve probably never even noticed it before, so it’s obviously not a huge difference. But if you really want to ace your next eye test, maybe schedule it for the morning or evening instead of on your lunch break. Here’s the full story from Daily Mail.
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Kato Harris was a teacher with a flourishing career apparently ahead of him in a school in Ascot, Berkshire. Then, in December 2014, a pupil he had never taught nor could recall ever talking to accused him of rape. He suffered a 17-month ordeal, when he endured public shame, went through the courts, and saw his career unravel. He was cleared by the jury after just 15 minutes.
Mr Harris is now unemployed, living in a bedsit and is unsurprisingly bitter about the whole experience and lack of support he believes he received. Tragically, he now says: “If I knew then what I know now, I would never have become a teacher. I would never work with children again.” Teaching, he warns other men, is too great a reputational risk.
LiAngelo Ball worked out for the Lakers on Tuesday, which, of course, resulted in many speculating about the possibility of him reuniting with his brother, Lonzo.
But it doesn’t look like that will be the case.
Marc Stein of The New York Times reported on Wednesday that there it’s unlikely that there are “any intentions” of the Lakers going forward with Ball.
A dribble of draft scuttle for those interested: The Lakers had LiAngelo Ball in for a well-chronicled workout this week but there is pessimism in the extreme coming out of L.A. today that the Lakers have any intentions for him … G-League or otherwise — Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) May 30, 2018
This isn’t a huge surprise, as many view Ball to be a G-League player, if that.
It’s likely that the Lakers were just doing the Ball family a favor more than anything, because to be honest, we don’t see any NBA team offering him a deal in the near future. He’s just not very good.
Chelsea are reportedly planning a £60m move for in-demand Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk.
Chelsea have reportedly put Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk on their wishlist after the transfer window officially opened on January 1.
The centre-back has impressed in the Premier League since his switch to the Saints from Celtic in 2015, with Liverpool and Everton being touted as possible admirers.
Manchester City are also believed to be interested in the 25-year-old, but Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is determined to land the player in a £60m move, according to The Express.
The Blues are reportedly hoping that the big-money offer will persuade Southampton to sell their star defender this month.
Meanwhile, Van Dijk will not feature in the Saints' clash against Everton at Goodison Park this afternoon as he was sent off in Saturday's 2-1 loss to West Bromwich Albion at St Mary's.
Two Cincinnati men have pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to sex traffic a child.
In May, Eric Zyn Ho, 25, and Bryan Mathew Otero, 27, conspired to harbor a 14-year-old female and caused her to engage in a commercial sex act, according to authorities. Both defendants were arrested May 4 and remain in custody.
Ho also pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to produce child pornography.
Conspiracy to sex traffic children is a crime punishable by up to life in prison. Conspiracy to produce child pornography carries a mandatory minimum of 15 years in prison up to 30 years.
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Dozens of police officers, including at least half a dozen police officers armed with assault rifles, raided a block of flats in Hertford this morning (February 2).
Pictures from the scene show at least six marked police cars, multiple unmarked cars and at least 20 police officers on Mead Lane after a convoy of cars streamed through the centre of Hertford.
One anonymous resident said: “Police are always at that block and the block next to it. At least once a week.”
A police dog unit was also deployed to the scene, with the incident lasting for approximately half an hour. Police sealed off the area while one flat in one of the blocks was searched.
Hertfordshire Constabulary have been approached for comment in relation to the raid.
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Our new Home Workouts series focuses on quick, fuss-free, targeted routines that you can complete at home.
Led by personal trainer and founder of That Girl London Christina Howells, each episode demonstrates moves to target different areas of the body including exercises for your legs, back and arms.
In the video above, Christina runs through a series of workouts aimed at toning your legs and strengthening the surrounding muscles. Each exercise has a variation for beginners and a more advanced version, with this video showcasing lateral lunges and a curtsy lunge.
As with all exercise, ensure that you are aware of your level of fitness and take into consideration any medical conditions you may have before engaging in physical activity. Check with your doctor before starting any new exercise routine.
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Two F-16 fighter jets circled the airport in Juneau Tuesday afternoon, after escorting a small plane there that had violated airspace restrictions in place because of President Donald Trump’s visit to southeastern Wisconsin.
Dodge County Sheriff Dale Schmidt interviewed the pilot, who was unaware he violated the air space restriction. “He told me that he took off from Burlington and was just going out with a flight with his wife…when he was contacted by a military jet and told to land at Dodge County,” Schmidt said.
Schmidt said he took the pilot’s information and passed it on to the FAA.
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WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. (AP) - Officials say a $10.9 million upgrade to West Memphis' port facilities could attract hundreds of new jobs to the area.
State and local leaders broke ground Thursday on the project to improve rail service to the Port of West Memphis. The Commercial Appeal newspaper reports that the project involves the installation of heavier-duty rail and the building of a facility where commodities like steel and timber could be transferred between road and rail.
The project is scheduled to be completed by next March.
City leaders say the project makes West Memphis more attractive to manufacturers and logistics firms because of the port's proximity to major interstates and railroads.
Information from: The Commercial Appeal, http://www.commercialappeal.com
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Labor's 16-year hold on South Australia is at an end this morning following a tight election race.
A model walks on an in-house catwalk at the ASOS headquarters in London Thomson Reuters LONDON (Reuters) - British online fashion retailer ASOS said on Tuesday Adam Crozier, the former boss of broadcaster ITV, will succeed Brian McBride as its chairman.
Crozier, the current chairman of hotels-to-coffee-chain group Whitbread, will take over from McBride, who has been with ASOS for six years, after its annual shareholders' meeting on Nov. 29.
Established in 2000 for fashion-conscious twenty-somethings, ASOS is Britain's biggest e-commerce success story and its current market capitalization of 5.12 billion pounds is bigger than Marks & Spencer's.
Crozier, 54, was ITV's chief executive until June 2017 and is also a former boss of the Royal Mail and the Football Association.
(Reporting by James Davey, Editing by Paul Sandle)
Now both of the two escaped inmates from the St. Clair Correctional Facility are behind bars.
Antwone Wilson was taken into custody this past Saturday after about a week on the run from authorities.
Wilson even found time to call a Birmingham television station to plead his innocence in the robbery charges he is serving.
Wilson was located at a hotel in Titusville, Florida.
Ronald King was recaptured several days prior to Wilson.
Hotels largely stood by as home sharing companies like Airbnb began offering travellers a chance to bypass a standardised hotel room and, instead, live like a local. But hotels are no longer standing by. In fact, they’re beginning to get into the private home-rental market themselves, mostly at the high end — but with a difference.
Take AccorHotels, which operates hotels and other properties in 100 countries. It has entered the home-sharing market over the past two years by acquiring companies already operating there, says a report in nytimes.com. Adding private home ...
Another week and another piece of evidence that both Alexander Zverev and Elina Svitolina are the real deal in tennis terms.
Both Zverev and Svitolina won their fifth titles of 2017 in Montreal and Toronto respectively, and with the US Open just around the corner, the Tennis Podcast team are wondering whether they might reproduce those wins in the Big Apple?
Zverev saw off Roger Federer in straight sets, inflicting only the third defeat of the year on the 19-time Grand Slam champion. But as well as Zverev played in his 6-3, 6-4 win, the talk between pod presenters Catherine Whitaker and David Law was as much about the apparent injury Federer was suffering from in the second set. How bad did it look? Should he pull out of Cincinnati? And will Nadal beat him to World No.1?
PARIS, May 30 (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron urged the world’s biggest economic powers to start talks to reform the World Trade Organization to prevent current tensions from spiralling into trade wars.
“This is about a complete update of global competition rules,” Macron said in a speech on multilateralism at the OECD. “All sides always lose in a trade war.”
He said he would suggest starting talks with the EU, United States, China and Japan to reach a roadmap for the next G-20 meeting in Argentina at the end of the year. (Reporting by Michel Rose; editing by Philip Blenkinsop)
Most recent candlesticks pattern : N/A
Trend : Near term up
Tenkan-Sen level : 114.42
Kijun-Sen level : 113.92
Ichimoku cloud top : 113.60
Ichimoku cloud bottom : 113.52
New strategy :
Stand aside
Position : -
Target : -
Stop : -
Although the greenback has edged higher after yesterday’s rally and near term bullishness remains for the rise from 111.59 low to extend further gain to 114.84-94 (61.8% projection of 111.59-114.17 measuring from 113.25 and previous resistance), reckon upside would be limited to 115.05-10 and price should falter below previous resistance at 115.38, risk from there has increased for a retreat later.
In view of this, would not chase this rise here and would be prudent to stand aside in the meantime. Below the Kijun-Sen (now at 113.92) would suggest top is possibly formed, risk weakness to 113.70-75 but break of the lower Kumo (now at 113.52) is needed to add credence to this view, bring correction to support at 113.25.
To combat daily tension, concentrate on one task at a time. The habit of thinking about too many things at the same time is extremely fatiguing and stress producing. Try making a list of other things you must do, and then put it aside so that you don't have to think about them but won't worry about forgetting them, either. Stop throughout the day to see if you are relaxed. Are your hands clenched? Is your jaw tight? Such tension will begin to spread throughout your body, so catch it early. Let your arms hang loosely, unwrinkle your brow, relax your mouth, and breathe deeply.
Meghan Markle will head to Wimbledon to support her friend Serena Williams.
The newly minted royal will watch Williams face off in the tennis tournament sometime next week, according to Entertainment Tonight.
This isn’t Markle’s first time at the high-stakes tennis tournament. Her first date with Prince Harry was in the stadium’s VIP seats in 2016.
However, the superstar athlete, who won her first match on Monday, wouldn’t say for sure if Markle, 36, will make an appearance. “I don’t know,” Williams, 36, said during a news conference. “We’ll see. If I keep winning.”
Unfortunately for Markle, she won’t be able to get a good Instagram shot like Williams did at her wedding due to the rules of being royal.
The longtime girlfriends have made the most of Williams’ time across the Pond. According to E! News, the ladies were seen along with their husbands, Prince Harry and Alexis Ohanian, at a polo match over the weekend.
This story originally appeared in the New York Post.
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Former Indianapolis Colts running back Edgerrin James is a finalist for the Hall of Fame for the second time since he retired. The voting for the 2018 inductees is Saturday night and they will be announced during the NFL Honors Show.
James is one of 15 finalists on the ballot for the Class of 2018 but only five members of the group will be voted in. The former Colt is among the top running backs in history but has yet to receive the gold jacket.
James will have some stiff competition in the voting. Among others, James will have to go against the likes of Randy Moss, Terrell Owens, Issac Bruce, Brian Dawkins and Ray Lewis.
James is currently 13th on the career rushing yards list (12,246) and is 11th in career yards from scrimmage (15,610). He also holds the Colts franchise record for career rushing yards, touchdowns and rushing yards per game.
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Thomas' status for Tuesday's Game 2 is undecided following the passing of his sister over the weekend, A. Sherrod Blakely of CSN New England reports.
A visibly emotional Thomas played in Sunday night's Game 1 against the Bulls, finishing with 33 points as the Celtics fell 106-102. He was present at practice Monday, but coach Brad Stevens indicated that the team is not sure whether Thomas will be available for Game 2, as he may return to the Seattle area to be with family. "Whatever he needs to do, he needs to do, and we'll help in any way," Stevens said. "If he needs to and wants to stay here, then we'll be here surrounding him. And if he wants to go to Seattle, then he should go to Seattle. It's his call; and should be." It's unclear when Thomas will make a decision, but given the sensitive nature of the situation, the Celtics, as Stevens' stated, will give two-time All-Star as much time as he needs to make a final call on his status. Consider Thomas questionable until further notice.
La Petite France Bakery in West Hartford is closing its doors after seven years of serving up French pastries, according to a post on the bakery’s Facebook page.
In the post, the owners announced they would be closing the bakery and cafe, located at 967 Farmington Ave., on Jan. 12, and thanked the community for its support.
Owner Alexandra Litor will be starting a new career as a yoga instructor.
La Petite France was featured on NBC Connecticut's The Feast in 2013.
Feast: La Petite France A little taste of Paris right in West Hartford at La Petite France. (Published Thursday, March 28, 2013)
For more information visit the bakery's Facebook page.
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ROUND about the time Proteas batsman Hashim Amla lifted his bat for a century against Sri Lanka in Centurion, a call came in from a friend and business associate asking me if I was going to the game between Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates the next day. I knew I wasn’t but I politely said I’d call him if I did. I was enjoying a rare day at the cricket, sitting in the stands and soaking up the sun. I hadn’t a care in the world. I feared nothing bar the long lines in the men’s toilets or a meaty six from Amla headed towards Block G. Watching the soccer at home, Read Full Story
A time-lapse video showing smog rolling into Beijing over a 20-minute period gives a glimpse of the pollution problem in China's capital city.
Chas Pope, a British engineering consultant working in Beijing, shot the video.
a time-lapse video taken over just 20 minutes of smog rolling into Beijing.
An air-quality index released by China's municipal environmental protection bureau, which measures potentially hazardous particles in the air, hit 482 on Sunday, almost touching the 500 mark where the scale tops out, and far beyond the point deemed hazardous to health, according to the South China Morning Post.
WHAT TO KNOW
The U.S embassy in Beijing gives its ownof air pollution in the capital, which as of today is "hazardous."
"Everyone should avoid all physical activity outdoors," a warning accompanying the reading warns. "People with heart or lung disease, older adults, and children should remain indoors and keep activity levels low."
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Hyderabad: City’s Rithvik Choudary Bollipalli beat Kabura of Kenya 7-5, 6-1 in the singles final of the junior ITF tennis tournament at Nairobi in Kenya on Saturday.
The Hyderabad boy and Zyan Ahmed of Great Britain beat Aman Patel (India) and Nikhil Niranjan (USA) 6-1,6-2 in the doubles final.
Rithvik won his first ITF title when he reigned supreme last week.
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Sandy Hook’s legacy: More security in elementary schools
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Racial dispute at beloved bakery roils liberal college town
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The Golden State Warriors are presented with the 2018 Western Conference Championship trophy after defeating the Rockets in a Game 7 matchup.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Tuesday the United States had to intention to leave Syria despite Washington saying it had such plans, the RIA state news agency said.
Lavrov told reporters in Beijing he hoped it would become clearer how to cooperate on settling the Syrian issue after contacts with his counterparts from France.
Commenting on foreign ministers from Group of Seven leading industrialized nations who united on Monday to condemn Russia, Lavrov said they had an obvious "Russophobic rationale," RIA added.
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Paris: Novak Djokovic may not be firing on all cylinders but the former world No.1 is safely through to the third round of the French Open.
The Serbian, seeded only 20 due to his recent injury absence, will now face Spanish 13th seed Roberto Bautista Agut after a straight-sets win over Jaume Munar.
Munar may be ranked a lowly 155 in the world, but he made Djokovic work for every point in some lengthy and at times spectacular rallies.
The Spaniard, broken early on, broke back in the opening set only for Djokovic to race through the tie-break 7-1.
Jerry (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Art Stapleton of The Record reports.
Jerry hasn't been on the injury report all week so it's unclear when this ailment popped up, but it was likely in Thursday's practice. If he is unable to play, expect D.J. Fluker to fill in.
Olynyk scored 19 points (6-10 FG, 2-6 3PT, 5-8 FT) to go with six rebounds, one assist and one block in 25 minutes during Friday's 103-97 loss to Philadelphia.
On a night when Miami's top three scorers were all reserves, Olynyk led the way with an efficient 19 points from the bench Friday. Thanks to Hassan Whiteside (illness) leaving the game early, he was able to fill the void off of the bench in the later stages of the game. As a result, he was part of Miami's resurgent offense that trailed by as many as 28 points early in the fourth quarter. With Whiteside's status unknown for Saturday against Detroit, Olynyk may be in line for an increase in minutes right away.
The president calls on citizens not to give up on decency, humanity, and tolerance in 2017, and to require those values from each other and from politicians. President Andrej Kiska prepares to record his New Year's address for the public-service RTVS.
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David Bowie's widow Iman has posted a heartfelt tribute to the late musician to mark Valentine's Day. The 61-year-old model marked the romantic day by sharing an intimate black and white photograph of her sharing a kiss with David, who passed away in January aged 69 following a battle with cancer.
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When a massive flood strikes Michigan, humans and animals alike are reeling from the devastating effects, making it a wet and wild week for the vets.
March 31 Inner Mongolia Furui Medical Science Co Ltd
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MOSCOW (AP) - Russian journalist Arkady Babchenko, who was reported killed in Kiev, shows up at a news conference in Ukraine.
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ST. LOUIS- Illinois Department of Transportation is making some needed repairs to two bridges Wednesday that could impact drivers traveling between Missouri and Illinois.
IDOT has closed the right lane on Interstate 70 eastbound across the Stan Musial Veterans Memorial Bridge while crews make emergency repairs on a bridge joint. Drivers heading eastbound into Illinois can expect delays during the closure.
The lane could reopen by 3 p.m., but scattered showers expected in the area may delay the project.
IDOT is also closing one eastbound lane on the McKinley Bridge in Venice, Illinois for guardrail and electrical repairs. Work is scheduled from 7:30 a.m. until 3 p.m., weather pending.
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The Deux-Montagnes commuter train line will be out of service over the Thanksgiving weekend for maintenance and repairs.
The interruption means there will be no train service on the Deux-Montagnes line this Saturday, Sunday and Monday.
The train's operator, the Réseau de transport métropolitain (RTM), said the interruption will allow crews to proceed with repairs to the Cornwall Bridge in Town of Mount Royal and other parts of the track.
The RTM is encouraging users to use its trip planner website to plot alternative routes.
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Former NHL player Larry Kwong died peacefully at his home in Calgary on Thursday.
On This Weeks Geek Clash, Drew is MIA so Danny and Felipe carry on the show as Drew would have wanted (though he will be back next week don’t worry). Felipe gushes praise for Ubisoft’s new title, “For Honor”. Danny finally had time to play Final Fantasy XV and discussed his love for Danny Brown and his new EP with Paul White, “Accelerator”. Felipe and Danny also discuss Lego Batman and John Wick 2, plus their friend Elliot’s obsession with the new release, “Nioh”.
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Greitens appoints head of Missouri insurance department
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens has appointed a Tennessee official to lead the state agency that monitors financial industries and businesses to protect consumers and encourage job growth.
The governor announced Tuesday that Chlora Lindley-Myers is his choice to run the Missouri Department of Insurance, Financial Institutions and Professional Registration.
Lindley-Myers currently is deputy commissioner at the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance.
Previously, she worked in Kansas City as director of the consumer protection and anti-fraud division of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. She also previously worked for departments of insurance in Missouri and Kentucky.
Greitens said in a news release he was looking forward to working with Lindley-Myers to ensure government protects people while helping to encourage businesses to create jobs.
The Senate must confirm her appointment.
Coeur Mining Inc saw a large increase in short interest in March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totalling 10,283,850 shares, an increase of 35.1% from the March 15th total of 7,611,797 shares.
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A Labour MP has claimed that left-wing sexists are the worst of them all and that men on the left are the "absolute worst".
Jess Phillips, the MP for Birmingham Yardley, accused left-wing men of benign neglect in the fight for sexual equality.
She told the Edinburgh International Book Festival the "well-meaning, left-leaning" men were worse than what someone else said are the “out and out sexists of the right”.
She said: "They [the left-wing men] are the worst, the actual worst”. Men said they supported better female representation but, when it came to losing their own jobs, they would say, ‘Oh, you mean me? But I am so clever. I’ve got so much to offer the world’. They are literally the worst."
FORT MYERS, Florida — The wait is still on for the second Fort Myers eaglet to hatch.
American Bald Eagle Harriet and her mate, M15, welcomed their first eaglet, E9, into the world on New Year’s Eve.
A live camera, provided by Dick Pritchett Real Estate shows the nest as the eagles take turns keeping their eggs warm, according to WFTX.
The eagle cam was launched in October of 2012 and over 16 million viewers watched Eagles Harriet and Ozzie raise their two eaglets.
Continuing coverage here.
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Members of the Posies and Mercury Rev have formed a new group called Tears of Silver and covered an Al Kooper classic.
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NEVADA, Iowa (AP) — Central Iowa authorities say a man has been charged with murder in the death of his 2-month-old daughter.
Police say 29-year-old Calvin Curtis White, of Nevada, Iowa, was charged Friday with first-degree murder and child endangerment causing death after the infant was found not breathing and declared dead days earlier.
Police say the mother called 911 after arriving home on Monday and finding the baby not breathing. The baby later died at a hospital. Authorities are awaiting autopsy results.
Police did not release details on what led to White’s arrest. No attorney was yet listed for White in an online court search Saturday.
A cyclindrical device with protruding wires was found near the main lobby entrance to Palm Springs Police Department headquarters Wednesday, leading to a shutdown of the building until a sheriff's bomb squad team determined it was harmless.
An employee discovered the device, which police said at first glance resembled an explosive, around 10:15 a.m., resulting in the evacuation of about 13 employees who had been in the main lobby. Other officers and employees inside the building were instructed to shelter in place, according to Sgt. William Hutchinson.
Around 1:15 p.m., the device was scanned by the bomb squad, which determined it did not contain explosives.
The main lobby of the department, as well as Civic Drive, were closed for about three hours until the all-clear was given.
No nearby businesses or residents were asked to evacuate during the investigation.
A Galveston restaurant owner whose business was the target of anti-Muslim harassment last year said he's closing shop after receiving death threats.
Asad Khan, who immigrated to the U.S. from Pakistan in 1993, opened the Indian fusion restaurant ZaZa Bar and Bites on the island last year.
"I shut ZaZa down because of death threats towards me via phone calls," Khan told the Houston Chronicle. "In the last seven weeks or so [the] calls become worse. I did not enjoy being called 'sand N-word' or people telling me that I will die in ZaZa."
Khan has denied claims that he's closing because of financial troubles, and told the Chronicle that ZaZa is not his only source of income.
"It's easier to blame the victim than accept we have a problem," he said.
GRAFTON, Mass. (AP) - A young woman has been found dead on the side of the Massachusetts Turnpike.
Police say the woman was found Monday morning before 7 a.m. on the westbound side of the road under an overpass.
The Worcester County District Attorney's office says the body was near a road marker.
The cause and manner of death will be determined by the Office Chief Medical Examiner.
No further information is being released by officials.
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LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Three more Russian athletes, including an Olympic silver medalist, have filed appeals at the Court of Arbitration for Sport against their sanctions for doping at the 2014 Sochi Games.
The court said the three are biathlete Olga Zaitseva, who won silver in the women’s relay, and cross-country skiers Yulia Chekaleva and Anastasia Dotsenko.
The three were disqualified from the Sochi Olympics and banned from all future games last week by the International Olympic Committee. That followed investigations into doping by Russian athletes and tampering with their drug-test samples during the Sochi Games.
CAS has so far registered 25 appeals brought by Russian athletes against disqualifications from the 2014 Olympics.
January has kicked off with a brand new poster of one of the month’s biggest releases, Raees. Featuring the two leads, Shah Rukh Khan and Mahira Khan in an intense pose, the poster reads an interesting caption.
It says, “Tu Shama Hai Toh Yaad Rakhna Main Parwana Hoon.”
The film features Shah Rukh in a grey shade character and also stars Nawazuddin Siddiqui in a key role.
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Directed by Rahul Dholakia, the film is slated to release on 25th January and will be clashing with Hrithik Roshan’s Kaabil.
Outfielder Michael Brantley had a hit in Cleveland’s 9-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox to extend his hitting streak to 19 games. Since moving into the No. 2 spot in the order, Brantley is batting .368 (29 of 79) with six home runs, 18 runs batted in and 20 runs. ... The White Sox were swept in a series for the eighth time. ... Chicago Cubs right-hander Yu Darvish has inflammation in his right triceps but no structural damage, and could start a throwing program as soon as the weekend. ... Disabled list additions: Milwaukee shortstop Tyler Saladino (sprained ankle), Minnesota outfielder Byron Buxton (toe fracture), San Francisco pitcher Jeff Samardzija (shoulder tightness).
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Yes, the wheels of justice can move slowly. But, inevitably, they move.
In the litigation arising from the failure to play the 2016 Hall of Fame game between the Colts and Packers, Pro Football Hall of Fame President and CEO David Baker’s will testify under oath on Thursday of this week.
A threshold fight lingers regarding the certification of the proposed class of ticket purchasers who showed up for a game that never happened — and who incurred travel, food, beverage, and souvenir expenses before finding out the game wouldn’t be played. But a recent court order denied the effort of the Hall of Fame and the NFL to prevent the deposition of Baker from addressing other matters, including the events resulting in the cancellation of the game, what the NFL and Commissioner Roger Goodell knew about it, why fans weren’t told earlier, etc.
The case is pending in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Ohio. Eventually, it will be resolved. Somehow.
Bills look to keep momentum against Bengals
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Bills coach Sean McDermott says it's uncertain whether starting cornerback E.J. Gaines will play in Buffalo's game at Cincinnati on Sunday.
Gaines will be listed as questionable because of a groin injury.
In updating the status on other injured players, McDermott says he's "fairly confident" defensive end Shaq Lawson will return after missing one game with a groin injury.
As expected, starting receiver Jordan Matthews and starting linebacker Ramon Humber have been ruled out after both broke thumbs in a 23-17 win at Atlanta last weekend.
At 3-1, the Bills lead the AFC East and are off to their best start since opening the 2011 season with four wins in their first five games.
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Aug 15 (Reuters) - ORASCOM DEVELOPMENT HOLDING AG:
* ‍GROSS PROFIT INCREASED BY 11.7% TO REACH CHF 24.9 MILLION IN 1H 2017 COMPARED TO CHF 22.4 MILLION IN 1H 2016​
* ‍H1 TOTAL REVENUES SLIGHTLY DECREASED BY 0.7% TO REACH CHF 108.6 MILLION COMPARED TO CHF 109.4 MILLION IN 1H 2016​
* H1 ADJUSTED EBITDA FOR PERIOD INCREASED BY 34.1% TO REACH CHF 11.0 MILLION VERSUS. CHF 8.2 MILLION IN 1H 2016
* ‍IN EL GOUNA, IN Q4 PLANS TO LAUNCH NEW LUXURY REAL ESTATE APARTMENT PROJECT OVERLOOKING MARINA WITH A TOTAL INVENTORY OF USD 19.5 MILLION​
* WITH DEMAND RECENTLY PICKING UP IN TABA HEIGHTS, WE ARE PLANNING TO OPEN MORE ROOMS IN BAY VIEW HOTEL AND STRAND BEACH & HOTEL DURING Q3 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
Canton-Potsdam Hospital's Fibromyalgia Support Group will meet on May 2, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., 59 Main Street,Room 2003, Clarkson Hall, Potsdam. Facilitator Dr. Leslie Russek will lead this month's discussion entitled “You want to exercise more, but it hurts too much!” According to Dr. Russek, “Exercise is recommended as a key part of managing chronic pain, in general, and fibromyalgia, in particular.
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As a celebration of Milwaukee’s diversity and multicultural arts, Grandioso, a multicultural arts celebration, will be held at the corner of 76th Street and Dean Road on Saturday, June 3 from 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
The festival will feature a diverse mix of reggae, blues, jazz, choral music, dance, arts and spoken word. The full lineup includes:
Reggae from Unity the Band
The NuBlu Band, featuring Carlise Guy, daughter of Chicago Blues artist Buddy Guy
The awarding winning dance group, The Gravity Benders
Local actor, Delvyn Crawford
The Heritage Chorale of Milwaukee
Artists, vendors and food trucks will round out the event.
You can find more information here.
Volunteers from the East Porpoise Bay Community Association (EPBCA) have been carrying out the air monitoring in Sechelt for the Ministry of the Environment. We started this program in conjunction with the Clean Air Society in December of 2012 due to our concerns about dust being emitted from the gravel pits in the area. As you will see from reading the summary (below) there is no real health issue in Sechelt with our air quality. Recently, there has been some misinformation going around that would indicate otherwise, which is why we asked for this report summary.
Greg Deacon, secretary, EPBCA
Celebrating the winning work in the inaugural Virginia by Design Awards, The Branch will exhibit images and collateral from the recognized projects.
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) — The Better Together Commission will hold some listening sessions on education.
Officials said the sessions are intended to give the community a chance to let their voices be heard.
Registration begins at 5:30 p.m. sessions begin at 6 p.m.
Below is a list of dates and locations:
12/11 Ward 1 Christ United Methodist Church 6000 Old Canton Rd., Jackson, MS 39211
12/11 Ward 2 Anderson United Methodist Church 6205 Hanging Moss Rd. Jackson, MS 39206
12/12 Ward 3 Cade Chapel Baptist Church 1000 W Ridgeway St., Jackson, MS 39213
12/12 Ward 4 Siwell Middle School 1983 N. Siwell Rd., Jackson, MS 39209
12/13 Ward 5 Provine High School 2400 Robinson Rd., Jackson, MS 39209
12/13 Ward 6 e-Center 1230 Raymond Rd., Jackson, MS 39204
12/14 Ward 7 City Hall 219 S. President St., Jackson, MS 39201
A prosecutor says a man charged with killing five people at a mall in Washington state last year has been found dead in his jail cell.
A judge declared a mistrial against three alleged Fulton County gang members charged with the murder of Darius Bottoms.
Rashad Barber, Ryan Bowdery and David Wallace, alleged gang members, were charged with murder after the trio allegedly mistakenly killed 18-year-old Bottoms in June 2014.
The jury began deliberations in the case on Thursday after closing arguments lasted nearly five hours on Wednesday. Bottoms is the nephew of Atlanta City Councilwoman Keisha Lance Bottoms.
BREAKING: Judge declares MISTRIAL in Darius Bottoms case. The teen was killed by three alleged gang members in June 2014. @cbs46 — Brittany Miller (@MillerCBS46) August 14, 2017
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​Five pages of coverage in the March 13 issue on Jimmer Fredette, a former college basketball star that wasn't good enough to make it in the NBA? The placement and inches of coverage on this story were way out of line. A page and a half in the sports section would have been sufficient.
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Terry doesn’t know his butt from a hole in the ground. He should not wade into things he doesn’t know anything about.
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Virginia Democratic Gov. Terry McAuliffe said Wednesday he was not the day to talk about gun control, then proceeded to talk about gun control hours after the shooting of Louisiana Republican Rep. Steve Scalise in Alexandria, Va.
“I think we need to do more to protect all of our citizens,” McAuliffe told The Daily Caller News Foundation and other reporters near the scene of the shooting. “I have long advocated — this is not what today is about — but there are too many guns on the streets. We lose 93 million Americans a day to gun violence. I have long talked about this.”
McAuliffe later clarified that he meant to say 93 individuals were killed per day by gun violence.
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File - In this June 25, 1973 file photo, the inside of the UpStairs bar is seen following a flash fire that left 29 dead and 15 injured. Most of the victims were found near the windows in the background. The bar is located in the New Orleans French Quarter. A new book details the 1973 deadly fire at the gay bar that killed 32 patrons. Robert Fieseler's book is called "Tinderbox: The Untold Story of the Up Stairs Lounge Fire and the Rise of Gay Liberation." Jack Thornell, File AP Photo
OTTAWA – Canada's privacy commissioner has opened a formal investigation into the Uber hack that saw millions of customers' personal information stolen.
Uber admitted to the 2016 hack on Nov. 21. Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said that "two individuals outside the company had inappropriately accessed user data stored on a third-party cloud-based service," used by the ride sharing app.
The hackers were able to access 57 million Uber users' personal information including names, email addresses and cell phone numbers.
Though Uber has been unable to confirm how many Canadian customers were affected by the hack, Privacy Commissioner Daniel Therrien is looking into it, his office confirmed Monday.
"We have now opened a formal investigation," said privacy commissioner spokesperson Tobi Cohen in an email to CTV News.
Citing confidentiality, Cohen said no further details are available about the probe.
Joey Votto hasn't punched his ticket as the next member of the Cincinnati Reds to make the Hall of Fame, yet . The one time National League MVP is the heart, soul, and hammer of the 2017 Cincinnati Reds.
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New Year's resolution: more fruit
A squirrel eats an offering on the altar on New Year's Day at the Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine in Kamakura, near Tokyo, Sunday, Jan. 1. The temple, like many throughout Japan, was crowded over the New Year's weekend, with locals visiting to offer a prayer in hope of a fresh start in 2017.
March 29 Zall Group Ltd
* Expected that Wuhan Zall Heng, in which co has 60% equity interest through its unit, Zall Development Wuhan, will be recognised as jv of group
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May 3 Midpoint Holdings Ltd :
* Midpoint's CEO acquires over 10% of common shares
* David Wong CEO and chairman has acquired 1.15 million common shares through open market purchases
* Of the 1.15 million common shares acquired by Wong, over 200,000 shares were acquired in last 30 days
* Wong's ownership and control represents 10.4% of issued and outstanding common shares of Midpoint Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Haute Couture week in Paris is like regular fashion week on speed. From the Givenchy show to Chanel, Dior, Valentino, and everything in between, celebs show up (front row, of course) for the brands they love, are affiliated with, and wear on the red carpet repeatedly. Here, we track all the celebrity front row sightings from Paris Haute Couture Week this season.
From Olivia Palermo (who we swear changes 12 times a day) to this season's unexpected new style-star, Mandy Moore, here are the women and men of the couture front rows.
VIDEO: See the Celebrity Styles at Paris Couture Fashion Week
BURNABY, B.C. -- RCMP say more than a dozen people protesting the expansion of the Trans Mountain pipeline have been arrested at a construction site in Burnaby, B.C.
A B.C. Supreme Court judge granted the company an injunction last week restricting protesters from entering within five metres of two terminal work sites.
Mounties say 13 people were arrested and later released for breaching the injunction by late Monday afternoon while one other person was arrested for obstructing a police officer.
The incident follows the arrest of at least 28 demonstrators under the banner Protect the Inlet after they zip-tied themselves to a gate at the site over the weekend.
A spokesperson for Protect the Inlet said then that protesters will continue to loudly voice their opposition to the project.
Burnaby RCMP wouldn't comment on the nature of the latest protests, but have said the force is not an interested party in the pipeline debate and officers are there to ensure everyone's safety.
Great Clips has been building a following since opening at the County Fair Plaza in late November, said manager Ann Dawson.
“It has been very, very busy.”
Located next to Zehrs, the salon and its staff of eight offers haircuts, shampoos and styles.
“No chemicals here,” said Dawson. “We don’t do any colours or perms. We keep it chemical-free.”
OTTAWA, April 13 Changes to U.S. trade policy and protectionist measures under U.S. President Donald Trump could be very negative for Canada, and a shock to the already sluggish productivity rate, Bank of Canada Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn Wilkins said on Thursday.
"I can tell you there are base cases that could be very negative for Canada but we haven't seen that yet and it is not clear we will see them," Wilkins said in testimony to a Senate committee. (Reporting by Andrea Hopkins)
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Headline: Qatar: Flight suspension
Qatar: Flight suspension
Bahrain, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have announced they plan to suspend all flights to and from Qatar from 6 June 2017 until further notice. Qatar has also announced they plan to suspend all flights to and from these destinations.
New Zealanders travelling between Qatar and Bahrain, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, or from New Zealand via Qatar to these destinations, are advised to contact their airline or travel agent to see if their bookings are affected and make alternative travel arrangements to reach their destination if necessary.
Additional travel restrictions may also be applied to residents from Qatar, regardless of nationality, planning to enter or transit the United Arab Emirates.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- Former Iowa State coach Kevin Jackson has been hired by USA Wrestling.
The governing body announced Wednesday that Jackson will be a developmental coach for the men's freestyle team.
Former Iowa State coach and 1992 Olympic champion Kevin Jackson has been hired by USA Wrestling. AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall
Jackson was an Olympic champion at the Barcelona Olympics in 1992, and he also won two world titles. Jackson later served as the national freestyle coach from 2000 to 2008, helping Cael Sanderson and Henry Cejudo take home Olympic gold medals.
Jackson was let go by Iowa State at the end of last season after the Cyclones lost their last 10 dual meets.
Jackson will work alongside national team coach Bill Zadick.
People think that if you look this way, you can't be downtrodden. They have this stereotyped image -- and it's nice to challenge stereotypes. I've had my fair share of ups and downs.
Athens, 4 July 2018 (MIA) - The agenda of meetings of the Greek Prime Minister during the Western Balkans Summit in London on July 10 hasn't been completed yet, said a Greek government spokesman.
Dimitris Tzanakopoulos, who also serves as minister without portfolio, was responding to a question of MIA's Athens correspondent about the possibility of the premiers Zoran Zaev and Alexis Tsipras meeting in London next week.
"It is part of the Berlin Process, a process of cooperation of the Western Balkan countries by an initiative of Germany, in which Greece has been invited to participate. A full agenda of meetings at this time hasn't been completed yet," Tzanakopoulos told Wednesday's press briefing.
This year, Greece will join the Western Balkans Summit of the Berlin Process for the first time. ba/14:56
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Hundreds of fans had lined up before dawn Wednesday along downtown Pittsburgh streets and in Point State Park for a parade to celebrate the Penguins' Stanley Cup championship. Planners say as many as 500,000 people could turn out, surpassing the estimated 400,000 who attended last year's celebration, which was the biggest for any of the team's five Stanley Cup championships.
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April 5 Aquila Resources Inc
* Aquila Resources-Received third of 4 necessary permits from Michigan Department of Environmental Quality for zinc- and gold-rich back forty project
* Aquila Resources - Currently working with Michigan Department of Environmental Quality to finalize Wetlands Protection Permit expected later this year Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
A Thunder Bay, Ont., man has won $100,000 playing a game called Poker Lotto.
Andrew Popjak bought the ticket at the Good Luck Lottery Shoppe on Arthur Street, according to a news release issued Tuesday by OLG, which manages the province's lotteries.
The draw was held on May 3.
Poker Lotto is a lottery game, tickets for which sell for $2, that offers both instant in-store wins of up to $5,000 and nightly prize draws of up to $100,000.
The announcement of Popjack's win comes on the heals of another big northwestern Ontario lottery windfall: Terry Dennis of Atikokan won $500,000 in the June 1, Lotto Max draw.
City had the chance to extend their lead over second-placed Manchester United to 18 points with a victory at Turf Moor.
But Johann Berg Gudmundsson’s strike eight minutes from time ensured Danilo’s first-half wonder goal wasn’t going to make all the headlines and claim maximum points for the visitors.
Danilo opened the scoring on 22 minutes with a fine individual effort as he cut inside from the edge of the box and curled the ball past Nick Pope.
City could easily have put the game to bed had Raheem Stering converted an easy chance before Burnley's equalsier.
April 20 Beijing Dabeinong Technology Group Co Ltd:
* Sees net profit for H1 2017 to increase by 40 percent to 70 percent, or to be 515.2 million yuan to 625.6 million yuan, compared to net profit of the same period in 2016 (368.0 million yuan)
* Comments that increased sales of fodder and vaccine business, as well as decreased business operation expenses are the main reasons for the forecast
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“Think iOS is buggy?” Adrian Kingsley-Hughes writes for ZDNet. “You’re not alone, and the bugs are now so commonplace that Apple didn’t even spot the cameo appearance of one in its latest ad for the iPhone X.”
“The bug, which was spotted by the eagle-eyes of Benjamin Mayo of 9to5Mac, involves the text of an iMessage briefly appearing outside of the notification bubble on the lock screen,” Kingsley-Hughes writes. “What’s doubly embarrassing for Apple is that Mayo says that he reported this bug ‘months ago’ and Apple closed the bug report.”
“Now, I’ll be the first to admit that this is a small thing. Compared to some of the bugs that iOS has suffered as of late (and for that matter, some of the bugs it still has), this is nothing,” Kingsley-Hughes writes. “But it’s significant for a number of reasons: First, it made it into an Apple ad; No one noticed the bug (or, alternatively, cared that it was visible); [and] It’s been reported for months and not fixed.”
Read more in the full article here.
Police say a man is safe after falling through the ice on Lake Menomin.
Officials say the man fell through the ice early Saturday morning in the bay next to Evergreen cemetery on Shorewood Drive. After an investigation that involved a dive team and underwater camera, police determined that the man had been able to reach safety with his own equipment.
Brazilian driver Felipe Nasr claims his Twitter account was hacked as he denies making a derogatory comment to Renault about Jolyon Palmer.
On Sunday evening, in response to Renault's tweet "First 2017 points Nico Hulkenberg reviews his Bahrain GP ahead of next week's test, he'll be driving on Tuesday", a tweet, from Nasr's account read: "Come on guys! WTF is Palmer doing there??? Please hire Felipe Nasr immediately".
Last night the Brazilian tweeted: "Hi guys, I had a non-authorized access in my twitter account. Sorry for any inconvenience. I have already changed all my passwords."
The original post followed a tough weekend for Palmer, who fought a particularly hard campaign with Nasr for the 2014 GP2 title.
While Palmer won the title it was Nasr who made it to F1 first, the youngster spending two years before being dropped in favour of Pascal Wehrlein.
WhatsApp, the popular messaging service owned by Facebook, is raising its minimum age from 13 to 16 in Europe to help it comply with new data privacy rules coming into force next month.
WhatsApp will ask European users to confirm they are at least 16 years old when they are prompted to agree new terms of service and a privacy policy provided by a new WhatsApp Ireland Ltd entity in the next few weeks.
It is not clear how or if the age limit will be checked given the limited data requested and held by the service.
Facebook, which has a separate data policy, is taking a different approach to teens aged between 13 and 15 in order to comply with the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)...
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Former X Factor star Stevi Ritchie previously appeared in Celebrity Big Brother with his fiancé Chloe Jasmine Whichello.
The couple split back in October 2016, having put their wedding on hold previously.
And, for that reason, Stevi is returning to the Channel 5 house on his own this time.
However, Stevi and Chloe shared a selfie together on Instagram this evening.
So maybe there’s still hope they can go back into CBB together?
Stevi Ritchie facts at a glance
Age: 36
Date of birth: 17 September 1980
Birthplace: Colchester, Essex
Claims to fame: Former X Factor star
Relationship status: Single
*Celebrity Big Brother starts on Channel 5 tomorrow at 9pm
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., - A woman is in the hospital recovering after she was shot in the Moncrief area, said the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.
Officers were called to Moncrief Road near Owens Avenue about a person shot just after midnight Wednesday.
The woman told officers she would drive herself to the hospital. An officer found her in her car a few blocks away at 31st Street and Moncrief Road. She was taken to a local hospital for non-life threatening injuries.
Authorities have not identified the victim, and do not have description of the shooter. Anyone with information is asked to call the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office or Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS(8477).
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How did the Governor's legal troubles affect the state legislature, and how will it change the Missouri GOP moving forward. Kathy Swan talked with KFVS today about the last few months and what's next. Swan said she felt the legislature was not affected and says the number of bills they passed is proof. This past session they passed 149 bills. That's up near double from the previous session where they only made it through 76. But as far as the GOP's future goes, it's too e...
PARIS (AP) — The French mountain climber who was rescued from a Himalayan peak where her climbing partner is presumed to have died is recovering in a French hospital.
Elisabeth Revol has returned to France after she was rescued Sunday from Nanga Parbat mountain — the world's ninth-highest peak at 8,126 meters (26,660 feet.)
Frederic Champly, the doctor responsible for her treatment at the Sallanches hospital near the Mont Blanc massif, said Revol has serious "grade 3 or 4 frostbites."
The rescue team was unable to reach Revol's climbing partner, Tomasz Mackiewicz of Poland, and made the decision to leave him behind.
Revol and Mackiewicz got stuck Thursday while climbing Nanga Parbat.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Suncoke Energy Inc:
* SUNCOKE ENERGY, INC. ANNOUNCES REDEMPTION OF 7.625% SENIOR NOTES DUE 2019
* SUNCOKE ENERGY - AMOUNT OF OUTSTANDING 2019 NOTES IS $44.6 MILLION
* SUNCOKE ENERGY SAYS INTENDS TO FUND REDEMPTION WITH INCURRENCE OF INCREMENTAL TERM LOANS OF $45 MILLION MATURING ON MAY 24, 2022 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Saskatoon police have recovered a stolen car after a man said he was attacked by two people early Sunday evening.
The owner of the car told officers he picked up a man and woman in the 400-block of Avenue F South.
READ MORE: Teen accused of assaulting Saskatoon police officers with bear spray
He then said the man struck him over the head with a baton and demanded the keys.
The owner got out of the vehicle and the pair took off with the car.
He was taken to hospital for treatment and released.
Officers located the car early Monday morning in the 700-block of Confederation Drive and arrested two people.
READ MORE: Suspicious activity call at Saskatoon home leads to firearm charges
A 26-year-old woman is charged with robbery and weapons-related offences.
A 23-year-old woman is charged with possession of stolen property.
Police are still searching for the alleged attacker.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Saskatoon police at 306-978-8300 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (PA-3) will host a telephone town hall meeting Tuesday, Feb. 6 to answer questions about filing individual income taxes.
It is open to all third district constituents and will feature guests from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). They include:
Regis Bodnar — Senior Stakeholder Relationship Tax Consultant, IRS
Kate Hunyady — District Congressional Liaison, IRS
Frank Quinn — Governmental Liaison for Pennsylvania, IRS
The town hall runs from 6:05 - 7:05 p.m. To participate, call 877-228-2184 and enter event ID 19013.
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Nevada Union alpine skier Judah Good was strong on the slopes this week, leading the Miners with a fourth place finish in a giant slalom race at Alpine Meadows. The sophomore has been NU's best boys skier this season, notching top-five finishes at several races this year.
Nigeria’s Prof. Awosika re-elected as Chair of UN Scientific Panel
Nigeria’s candidate, Prof. Lawrence Folajimi Awosika, has been re-elected as Chairman of the United Nation’s Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf (CLCS). The Correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in New York reports that Awosika polled 154 out of 157 votes to emerge Chair of the prestigious 21-person UN scientific body.
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ATLANTA (AP) – More than a week after the Falcons fell victim to the biggest comeback in Super Bowl history, an Atlanta zoo has named a cockroach after Patriots quarterback Tom Brady.
Zoo Atlanta says on its Facebook page that it had a bet with Rhode Island’s Roger Williams Park Zoo that called for the loser to name a baby animal after the winning team’s star quarterback. Both zoos figured the loser would be pretty bitter about the game, so they agreed the animal in question would be a Madagascar hissing cockroach.
The zoo introduced a whole family of cockroaches in a video Monday, including a tiny Tom Brady.
Brady and the Patriots came back from a 25-point deficit to defeat Atlanta 34-28 in overtime to win the team’s fifth Super Bowl title.
Rolling Acres Farm in Jefferson now serves as Maine Farmland Trust's Joseph A. Fiore Art Center, where four artists each spent a month last summer completing an art residency. Artist J. Thomas R. Higgins created this painting, titled "Farm Space in Mist," during his residency at the Maine Farmland Trust's Jospeh A. Fiore Art Center.
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Lowestoft based multipurpose vessel MV FlatHolm finished off a busy year in 2016 with a successful charter to James Fisher Marine Services Ltd, undertaking a variety of service activities in connection with the Galloper Offshore Wind Farm during November and December. The Galloper project was busy, last year, with turbine foundation preparation and MV FlatHolm provided daily cover, making sure the site was clear and checking for hazards and obstructions which might have hindered operations with the scour protection rock placement work.
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March 19 (Reuters) - Novartis files patent infringement lawsuit against regeneron over latter’s manufacturing of eylea, zaltrap — court filing Novartis alleges that eylea, zaltrap incorporate technology covered by one or more claims of a patent it holds Novartis says the patent in question dates from 1997 and is called ‘vector for expression of a polypeptide in a mammalian cell’ Novartis seeks compensatory and triple damages for renegeron’s alleged willful patent infringement, in a lawsuit filed with the u.s. District court in manhattan
The 29-year-old is currently in Russia at the World Cup preparing for the quarter-final clash with Belgium on Friday evening.
But Willian continues to be linked with Barcelona.
And Spanish outlet Don Balon, known for their bold and outlandish transfer claims, say Lionel Messi has approved a raid for the Chelsea winger.
That’s after hearing praise from his Barcelona team-mates Philippe Coutinho and Neymar.
The reports also claim the Catalan club have already made a £44m (€50m) offer for Willian.
HONG KONG, Dec 12 (Reuters) - China’s largest developer by sales Country Garden said it has suspended a plan to spin off its property services unit due to a change in government policies.
The company said in a filing to the stock exchange on Monday that it has resolved to withdraw its application for the Shanghai listing, over a year after it applied to the Chinese securities regulator.
Country Garden did not give details of the policy change.
“The company is evaluating its options, including the seeking of a separate listing of the assets related to property management on a securities exchange elsewhere,” it said.
The suspension would not have any material adverse effect on its financial position or operation, it added. (Reporting by Clare Jim; Editing by Stephen Coates)
China Aircraft Leasing agrees to buy 50 Boeing (NYSE:BA) 737 MAX jets for a list price of $5.8B, in the latest example of Asian carriers ramping up their fleets as air travel gains momentum across China, India and Southeast Asia.
China Aircraft Leasing, which now owns and manages 87 aircraft, says the jets will be delivered through 2023.
The deal is the company’s first purchase from Boeing, and the final price will be arrived after discussions on discounts that are customary in the industry.
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THORNVILLE, Ohio – It looks nobody will be running away with the MVL baseball title this year.
Heading into Monday, Sheridan and Tri-Valley both had yet to lose a league game. They started by playing the end of a game that was postponed earlier in the season. Tri-Valley won that game 3-2. In game two Sheridan scored seven runs in the first inning and went on to win 9-6.
That means that Sheridan, Tri-Valley, and John Glenn are all atop the MVL standings with just one league loss.
Ralphie May has died at the age of 45, according to TMZ.
Ralphie was battling with pneumonia in the past weeks, but kept performing at his Las Vegas shows. He died at a private residence in Vegas on Friday morning (October 6) due to cardiac arrest.
The comedian first skyrocketed to fame after appearing on Last Comic Standing in 2003.
He came in second place in the competition, and appeared in several Netflix and Comedy Central comedy specials including Too Big to Ignore and Imperfectly Yours while touring the country with his stand-up routines over the past decade.
Ralphie also put out several comedy albums throughout the years.
Our thoughts are with Ralphie‘s loved ones at this difficult time.
Feb 14 Rhoen Klinikum AG:
* Value adjustment in connection with financial investment in mit gmbh in amount of approx. 35.5 million euros ($37.66 million)
* Value adjustment results from operational delays in connection with initial operating phase of Marburg Ion Therapy Center
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A widely shared story that claimed Pope Francis called for merging Islam and Christianity is false.
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Linda hopes to add some extra cheer around the neighborhood by hosting a party at the restaurant.
I keep hearing how terrible the increase in the gas tax will be because it doesn’t expand lane capacity. How many expensive new lanes will it take for us to realize that the solution to traffic is not more lanes on the freeway, but a change in how we get to work?
$1.1 billion spent on expanding the 405 freeway led to a minute longer commute. The simple reality is more lanes leads to more drivers. If you really care about traffic, invest in buses and trains to get people where they need to go, not more pavement. Even if you don’t use it, you’ll be happy when there are less people on the 5 and 14 when you’re trying to get where you need to be.
02/02/2018: Markets go down, too (and that's OK)
You hear us say it all the time: The stock market is not the economy. That's especially true today, as the Dow took a steep dive just after a really great jobs report. We'll talk about it on the Weekly Wrap. Then: We're gonna dig into wages, because the 2.9 percent growth we saw last month was a big deal after years of stagnation. Plus: When you watch the Super Bowl this weekend, take a look at the owners boxes: full of white guys, like nearly every team in the NFL. But why?
On June 9th, the 6th Annual Evening in Wine Country fundraiser took place at the Adam Herbert University Center at UNF. East and West coast wines were featured, providing guests a chance to sample the flavors of Florida, California, Washington, Oregon and New York. Heavy hors d'oeuvres, cheeses and fruits were made available throughout the night and a mix of jazz, R&B and a few crowd pleasers kept everyone's feet moving over the dance floor. All proceeds from the evening benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Northeast Florida who serves more than 1,800 youths in St. Johns and Duval counties every day.
The chatty, fun loving Nurse Jessica tells viewers all the hospital dirt. Starting with the Conrad, Nic, and Jude love triangle. Juicy!
It’s time to correct some of the gratuitous and unfair assaults circulating in the media on our son’s school, Success Academy Fort Greene. As the parents of a special-needs child,...
A second man has been arrested following the rape of a woman in a Milton Keynes underpass.
The attack took place in an underpass on Silbury Boulevard in the early hours of April 10.
A 31-year-old man from Fishermead area was arrested later that day and released on bail.
Thames Valley Police has revealed that officers arrested another man, aged 30 and of no fixed abode, on suspicion of rape last Thursday.
He has been bailed until May 17.
Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses and ask that anyone with dashcam footage from the area at the time comes forward.
MINNEAPOLIS — The Latest on the NFL Honors (all times local):
5:25 p.m.
Aaron Donald is the first pure defensive tackle to win The Associated Press NFL Defensive Player of the Year award since 1999.
Often the province of outside pass rushers and backs, the Los Angeles Rams star broke the trend by earning 23 votes from a nationwide panel of 50 media members who regularly cover the league. Warren Sapp of Tampa Bay was the previous DT to win the award. Others have been Hall of Famers Joe Greene and Cortez Kennedy.
While the Rams' defence didn't rank highly in league stats, Donald was a force. The 2014 top defensive rookie spent 2017 destroying blockers, leading all players at his position with 11 sacks and had 58 pressures while usually being double-teamed.
End Calais Campbell, in his first season with the Jaguars, was second with 17 votes. Arizona's Chandler Jones got five.
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Tampa police divers say they have found the body of a man who was seen in the waters of McKay Bay.
Witnesses said they saw the man about 7:30 p.m. in the water south of the 2600 block of Corrine Street, then go under the water but not resurface.
The victim's name has not been released pending notification of next of kin.
Police say it's not known why he was in the water.
Divers with the Tampa Police Department and the Hillsborough County Sheriffs Office searched for the man.
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Pukka: it is hosting a sleep workshop at the event
The body is using "Organic beauty & wellbeing weekend" to raise consumer understanding of organic "in an industry rife with greenwashing and information overload".
The event, which takes place at the Hoxton Hotel in Holborn, London, will feature facials, consultations, hand massages and talks from brands including Pukka, Pai and La-Eva.
The pop-up runs on 12 and 13 May, and the events are all free.
No matter what you think of Mother Monster, you cannot deny how absolutely powerful her vocals are.
If you’re still not convinced, watch this video of her isolated vocals from Super Bowl LI, and listen how incredible Gaga sounds.
Keep in mind this was a live performance, with bungee chords, costume changes, running, dancing, and a million moving parts to go along with the million reasons why she’s amazing.
As an added bonus, here’s another isolated vocals video, from her performance of “A-YO” on Saturday Night Live.
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This week we look back to 25 September 2016 when former MMD Vice-President Michael Kaingu tore up a copy of President Michael Sata’s opening address to Parliament in the National Assembly. The event took place one year after the MMD lost power in the 2011 elections. At the time Kaingu defended his actions by explaining it was intended to illustrate that the speech failed to address serious issues of the day.
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Olomouc high state prosecutor Ivo Ištvan has been cleared to testify before a parliamentary committee on Tuesday in connection with leaks from ongoing police investigations, receiving permission from the Justice Ministry, website ceska-justice.cz reported. The ministry also cleared Prague’s head prosecutor Lenka Bradáčová, expected to speak before the committee at a later date. A parliamentary committee was set up to investigate the matter after leaked telephone recordings revealed that a journalist had consulted ANO leader Andrej Babiš about the possibility of using information from an ongoing investigation so as to damage his political rivals.
"Somebody else can see the world through her eyes due to my mom's cornea organ donation‚ and what a lovely view of the world it is."
Karin Clarke's mother's corneas were harvested and donated in 2009 when the family made a decision to donate their parents‚ Alan and Marita's organs following a deadly car crash in Cape Town.
"My mom was a wonderful person and always so positive so the person seeing through her eyes probably now has a very positive outlook‚" said Clarke.
But the outlook is bleak for the 1‚738 adults and 146 children on the national corneal transplant waiting list.
A 15-year-review of corneal donations in South Africa has found a "gross shortage of corneal tissue available to ophthalmologists".
Corneal transplants can restore or significantly improve the vision of 11% of blind or severely visually impaired children and 4% of blind adults in the country.
One UK ticket-holder has won the £121.3 million jackpot in Tuesday's EuroMillions draw, Camelot said.
Andy Carter, senior winners' advisor at The National Lottery, said: 'Wow - what a night for UK EuroMillions players.
'A single ticket-holder has banked the entire £121.3m jackpot and immediately becomes the third biggest winner this country has ever seen.
'Players are urged to check their tickets and, rest assured, we have plenty of champagne on ice ready to help The National Lottery's newest multi-millionaire celebrate.'
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A record number of 711 distracted driving offences were reported in the month of March, according to Saskatchewan Government Insurance.
Of those 711 offences, 583 were cell phone tickets handed out by police in the province. Distracted drivers will get a $280 ticket, as well as four demerit points. There is also a potential for a one-week vehicle impoundment for a second cell phone offence in one year.
Distracted driving is the leading cause of collisions in the province. In 2016, there were nearly 8,300 collisions resulting in 42 deaths and more than 1,200 injuries.
N.J. election agency could soon fill key posts Christie, Democrats agree to reactivate election watchdog agency, which has been unable to meet, punish campaign violations Check out this story on mycentraljersey.com: http://northjersy.news/2lMSw3B Senate President Stephen Sweeney and Gov. Chris Christie have come to an agreement over filling vacancies on the state Election Law Enforcement Commission. Gov. Chris Christie and Democratic senators have struck a deal to reactivate New Jersey's election watchdog agency, which has been toothless for nearly a year, unable to hold meetings or punish candidates who violate campaign-finance restrictions.
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December 11th is the final day of the 2017 Toys for Tots Campaign at 22News. You have until 7pm to drop off a new, unwrapped toy for children in need in Western Massachusetts. We talked to Sergeant Eric Morin about Toys for Tots, and to representatives from several local organizations that receive toys, including William Abrashkin and Mary Ellen Lowney from Talk/Read/Succeed!, Kimberley Lee from the Center for Human Development, and Bernard Smith from the Bethlehem Baptist Community Church. We also took a tour of the facility where the toys go after they leave the 22News lobby, and found out how the United States Marine Corp sorts them to be distributed throughout Western Massachusetts.
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Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly made a bet with his Real Madrid team-mates, that he will finish this season as the top scorer in Spain.
Ronaldo continued his superb scoring streak on Sunday night, with four goals in their 6-3 victory over Girona.
The Portuguese has now netted in eight straight games in all competitions and has 18 goals in his last nine La Liga outings.
As at November 5, Ronaldo had just one goal having played seven league games, while his rival Lionel Messi was 11 ahead of him.
At this point, according to Marca, Ronaldo made a bet with his Real team-mates.
Ronaldo is said to have bet that he would finish the season in possession of LaLiga’s Golden Boot.
After his four-goal haul at the weekend, the 33-year-old is second in the race for the top-scorer’s gong in Spain — one ahead of Luis Suarez and three behind Messi.
Both Real and Barca have nine league matches remaining, including May’s Clasico at the Nou Camp.
A 36-year-old woman has admitted stealing clothes worth over £400.
But she denied going equipped for theft when she appeared last Thursday at Banbridge Magistrates Court.
Ellen Ward, Carnmore Rise, Enniskillen, pleaded not guilty to going equipped for theft with tactix wire snips at Bridgewater Park in Banbridge on October 16 last year.
She did admit two theft charges on the same day, the first involving clothing worth £341.90 and the other involving clothing valued at £61.50.
Her solicitor asked for an adjournment until April 27 for the prosecution to consider the first charge or fix a date for a contest.
Toys “R” Us Inc. stores went dark last week, but that hasn’t stopped kids of all ages from grieving over the retailer’s demise.
The retailer had sought chapter 11 protection in September with the hopes of survival, but abandoned those plans following a dismal holiday season.
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Budapest’s Szabadság (Freedom) square hosted a novel demonstration of sorts Saturday evening. Starting at 5:30 pm and lasting until 10 pm, the “We will not remain silent!” protest featured musical performances by a variety of musicians and DJs, as well as speeches by notable artists and activists. As many as 10,000 people mostly in their twenties and thirties attended.(…)
At the beginning of the protest, organizer Áron Lukács told the crowd that the government was continuously pitting various societal groups against one another.
“We are demonstrating against [Prime Minister Viktor] Orbán’s politics of intimidation to show them that you cannot silence a country,” said Lukács. “The government can systematically try to suck out the air from every critical voice, civil organization and legal rights organization. We simply cannot stay quiet.”
In an interview with Inside the Ropes, Daniel Bryan reflected on getting heated with Titus O’Neil during the 50-Man Royal Rumble match at the Greatest Royal Rumble pay-per-view event. Bryan did note that he didn’t see O’Neil’s entrance botch before their spots in the match.
“Titus slides into the ring and punches me in the face like really hard. He’s got these big, huge hands and it’s like ‘boom.’ I’m like ‘woah, what happened?’ I was like enraged and I was was going to kick him in the face. I glance up and you see the tron and they played it like twelve times in a row of him tripping, falling and sliding under the ring. I’m like ‘you know what? I understand. I’m going to go over here,'” said Bryan.
There's currently slowing on southbound Interstate 5 near Taft Highway after an SUV collided with a semi truck Monday morning.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the vehicles collided at 6:11 a.m.
The semi was hauling a milk tanker.
No one was injured in the crash.
SAO PAULO May 2 Brazilian planemaker Embraer SA has seen "great activity" in sales campaigns for its commercial aircraft in the United States and elsewhere, Chief Executive Paulo Cesar Silva told analysts on a Tuesday earnings call.
Silva also said he was "very confident" that Embraer would get its first order from outside Latin America this year for the KC-390 military cargo jet currently in development. (Reporting by Brad Haynes)
A high school golfer in Michigan was caught off guard by an unlikely opponent.Photos of the attack are going viral as Blissfield High School golfer Devon Gilson-Pitts was attacked on the golf course by the big bird on April 21.The golfers had just finished teeing off and were walking down the fairway when they passed a goose nest.The goose started flying toward the teen and ended up on top of him.Blissfield High School posted the photos on social media with the caption "And you thought golf was boring?"The student was not hurt, but he said his pride was injured."At no point in my life, I never thought golf would be fun or exciting till yesterday," he wrote on Facebook. "We have a great group of kids on the golf team and had some excitement on the course yesterday."----------
Lil Yachty set sail in the waters of MTV’s TRL on Thursday.
After Migos, Playboi Carti and Lil Uzi Vert had their shots, Lil Boat got his chance to take over New York City’s Times Square. He performed “Forever Young” off his Teenage Emotions debut. The melodic Atlanta artist later returned for the song that started his rise to fame, “1 Night.” The visit to TRL came a few hours before Lil’ Yachty debuted the music video for “On Me” featuring Young Thug.
Fasho Thoughts:
Nobody does it like Lil Yachty.
How long can he get away with calling himself the “King of the Youth”?
TRL‘s first week has been very hip-hop heavy — can we expect the trend to continue after the premiere week buzz dies down?
A woman in Tennessee was arrested Tuesday for what police called a false rape claim, according to reports.
Sarah Elizabeth Suddarth, 24, reportedly told police she was sexually assaulted at a man’s home in December 2016. But after an investigation, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation concluded her story did not ring true, WHNT reported.
According to a press release, the Bureau noted that after starting its investigation last January, a Fentress County Grand Jury returned an indictment of the woman with one count of filing a false report.
Suddarth was booked into the Fentress County Jail on a $2,500 bond.
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LAURINBURG — Anna Jacobs, 31, of Hayfield Road, McColl, South Carolina, for a theft in the Hasty area.
Deputies said the victim’s wallet was taken and his EBT card was stolen and used at a local convenience store.
Jacobs was arrested on one count of first-degree burglary, one count of larceny after breaking and entering, one count of access government computer to defraud and one count of obtaining property by false pretense.
She received no bond due to probation violations.
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Given the enormous popularity of the books the movie franchise was based on, the Harry Potter films were destined to be hits even if they weren’t especially good, but Warner Bros. Pictures spared no expense on them, even recruiting film giant John Williams to pen their scores. This weekend, the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra will perform in its entirety the 2002 score of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (the second of the Potter movies), accompanied by a high-definition projection of the film. (Multiple performances through Sunday, Dec. 17.)
Joi (left) and Arvid Thompson dance Tuesday afternoon during a Valentine's Day event at Parkwood Senior Living in Grand Forks. Parkwood puts on various events such as the Valentine's Day Dance and Social, which is always a big hit. The Cathy Erickson Band played old tunes from the '60s and '70s. Some couples got up and danced while others just enjoyed old-fashioned conversation. (Joshua Komer / Grand Forks Herald)
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The macabre spectacle of media and legislators feverishly blathering about the meaning of imagined machinations to affect our last presidential election by foreign powers and feasting on every crumb of invented gossip shows just how desperately out of touch our nation's capital is with the land it governs and the people it milks for the benefit of its establishment. More than any other problem our nation faces indeed, the principal source of most of the problems our nation faces is Washington.
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An FCO spokesperson said:
The OSCE/ODIHR election observation mission to the Russian Presidential elections has now issued their initial report.
The report makes clear that restrictions on fundamental freedoms, in particular freedom of expression and assembly, including the detention of activists, resulted in a lack of genuine competition in the election. The Russian Central Election Commission also placed restrictions on candidate registration, and President Putin benefited from dominating coverage in the state media.
We continue to call on the Russian Government to comply with its international commitments in the Council of Europe and OSCE to ensure respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, including freedom of expression.
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Top 10 List
May 30-June 8, 2017
1. Brendan Booth for a perfect score on his Science Final Exam…way to study.
2. Maggie Wallin 100% on her Algebra 2 final.
3. Hanna Strehlo 99% on her Algebra 2 final.
4. Hadin DeSmith for improving by 49% on his Algebra Review skills quiz in Geometry.
5. Daimen Shaleen and Owen Wagner for honoring the fallen by playing Taps on Memorial Day.
6. Mykenzie Krueger for earning 100% on Algebra 2 final.
7. Nick Hierlmeier – for doing an amazing job on his math final exam. It was very apparent that he studied!
8. Andi Britton and Jenesa Klinger for helping out with the art show and end of year clean up.
9. Carlos Perez for follow through on his jewelry project in 3D Design and Jewelry class at the end of the school year. Excellent work!
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Rep. Natalie Phelps Finnie, D-Elizabethtown, will be holding satellite office hours in Metropolis and Tamms.
Office hours will be on Friday, Jan. 12, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Metropolis City Hall, at 106 W. 5th Street. Tamms satellite office hours will be on Friday, Jan. 19, from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., at Tamms Village Hall, located at 425 Front Street.
For more information, please contact Phelps Finnie’s constituent service office at 618-253-4189, or email RepPhelpsFinnie@gmail.com.
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HERTFORDSHIRE, ENGLAND—BBC News reports that the foundations of the original A.D. 1077 apse were uncovered at St. Albans Cathedral under just three feet of soil. “One of our major aims was to confirm its presence and confirm the abbey was one of the early Norman cathedrals,” said Ross Lane, director of the excavation for the Canterbury Archaeological Trust. The excavation also uncovered approximately 20 graves dating to the eleventh and twelfth centuries. “They are clustered close to the walls in tile-lined tombs,” Lane said. The people in the graves are thought to have either lived in the abbey or been its benefactors in order to have received such honored burial spots. A new visitor center will be built on the site. For more, go to “Letter From England: Writing on the Church Wall.”
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Memphis has signed forward Kynon Davenport out of Georgia Highlands College as the Tigers continue restocking their roster after losing their top three scorers from this season to transfers.
Davenport, who is 6-foot-8, averaged 16.5 points, 10.5 rebounds and 3 blocks for Georgia Highlands this season. His 101 total blocks ranked fourth among National Junior College Athletic Association players.
Memphis coach Tubby Smith said in a statement Monday that “Kynon is very athletic and mobile.”
Davenport is the second junior-college prospect to sign with Memphis over the last week. Memphis also added guard Kareem Brewton from Eastern Florida State College.
Dedric Lawson, K.J. Lawson and Markel Crawford are leaving Memphis after averaging a combined 44.3 points and 22.4 rebounds this season. The Lawson brothers say they’re transferring to Kansas .
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Police have identified two of the men they believe are responsible for brutally attacking and almost shooting a teen on a Bessemer City basketball court. Dequan Rashud McMiller and Michael Meeks III, each 21, are wanted for the Feb. 20 assault at Bessemer City Park.
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HARRISBURG, DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. -- Governor Tom Wolf will join Department of Education Secretary, Pedro Rivera, and other school officials on Monday morning to discuss the state's standardized testing procedures.
They are expected to announce a reduction in the amount of classroom time devoted to testing for PSSA's. This comes in response to concerns from parents, students and educators.
They are scheduled to discuss the changes at 10 a.m. at Susquehanna Township Middle School.
President Donald Trump has hired Joseph diGenova, who has alleged the President is being framed by a group of FBI and Justice Department officials, to join his personal legal team. CNN's Jeff Zeleny reports.
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The acclaimed film stars Ryan Gosling as a musician and Emma Stone as an aspiring actress dancing their way through a love affair in Los Angeles. The movie has been nominated for 14 Academy Awards, including Best Picture, and won seven Golden Globes, among numerous other awards.
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April 28 Ventas Inc
* Ventas reports 2017 first quarter results
* Q1 earnings per share $0.44 from continuing operations
* Ventas Inc says 2017 guidance consistent with previously announced company expectations
* Ventas Inc says expects to invest in future growth by funding approximately $350 million in development and redevelopment projects for full year 2017
* Qtrly normalized funds from operations per diluted common share totaled $1.03
* Q1 FFO per share view $1.02 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Ventas Inc - company's Q1 2017 same-store total portfolio (1,175 assets) cash NOI growth was 3.9 percent compared to same period in 2016.
* 2017 guidance confirmed
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Betty J. Luly, 86, of Godfrey, passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2018, at Alton Memorial Hospital.
Visitation will be 9 a.m. until service at 10 a.m. Friday, June 1, at Elias, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home in Godfrey with Pastor Nick Kessinger officiating. Burial will take place in Valhalla Memorial Park in Godfrey.
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JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson State co-offensive coordinator Chad Germany and tight ends coach Ricardo Gant are leaving the Tiger football program, a source confirmed to WJTV 12 on Monday.
The Clarion-Ledger first reported the news.
Germany lost his play-calling duties during this past season, with head coach Tony Hughes promoting wide receivers coach Derrick McCall to co-offensive coordinator and play-caller. Germany has been with the Tigers for two seasons.
Jackson State struggled mightily on offense in 2017, ranking last in the SWAC in scoring offense (12.7 points per game) and total offense (231.8 yards per game).
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JONES MILLS, Pa. (AP) - A Pennsylvania man says he used flashing dashboard lights to mimic a police speed trap - but only so he could slow down vehicles speeding past his rural home and killing deer and endangering people.
Fifty-seven-year-old Ricky McMillen tells WPXI-TV (http://bit.ly/2z3i8zF ) that he used the flashing lights on his car because he's been complaining about speeders for years and getting few results. What he says he has gotten is very smelly deer carcasses along the road in Donegal Township, about 50 miles southeast of Pittsburgh.
State police charged McMillen on Thursday with impersonating a public servant and displaying improper lights.
McMillen says he's been using the lights for a while and they've worked well.
McMillen has been mailed a summons to appear for a preliminary hearing Dec. 15.
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* Payless announces court approval of first day motions allowing business operations to proceed in ordinary course
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Some well known democrats are considering a run for the state house seat now held by longtime incumbent Flo Fabrizio.
Earlier this week, the eight term democrat announced he will not seek re-election.
Running in a district with a democratic registration edge, and no incumbent, makes the race attractive.
Top democrats say at least a half dozen potential candidates are considering a run, including city council member Bob Merski who ran for mayor last year, and another former mayoral candidate, former county council member Jay Breneman.
Former Erie Mayor Rick Filippi is considering a political comeback.
He said, "At my age with my involvement, I think i really have something to offer to the community. That is really what is motivating me. I have been driven by public service my whole life."
No republican has yet to publicly announce an intention to run for the seat.
The candidates must submit their completed election petitions by March 6.
× Supreme Court stops two Arkansas executions
VARNER, Ark. — Arkansas officials are vowing to carry out a double execution later this week after the U.S. Supreme Court scuttled the state’s plan to resume capital punishment for the first time in nearly 12 years with a ruling minutes before a condemned man was scheduled to die.
The court’s decision late Monday was the second time Don Davis had been granted a reprieve. He was within hours of death in 2010.
It capped a chaotic day of legal wrangling to clear the obstacles Arkansas faced to carrying out its first executions since 2005.
Attorney General Leslie Rutledge says there are five scheduled executions remaining and no legal obstacles to carrying them out, although she expects lawyers for the inmates to file fresh court challenges.
The next two executions are scheduled for Thursday.
DETROIT — Taijuan Walker pitched five sharp innings in his return from the disabled list, and the Arizona Diamondbacks won their fourth straight game, 2-1 over the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday night.
Walker (5-3) allowed a run and six hits in his first appearance since May 19. He had been out because of a blister on his right index finger.
The Diamondbacks scored two runs in the first inning, and that turned out to be all they needed. Walker was lifted after 82 pitches, but Randall Delgado pitched three scoreless innings of relief. Fernando Rodney struck out the side in the ninth for his 18th save in 21 chances.
Jordan Zimmermann (5-5) allowed two runs and six hits in eight innings.
Arizona is 9-1 in interleague play this season. The lone defeat was at home May 10 against Detroit.
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Norma Bright will speak at Journey to Recovery 16 Jun 2017 Journey to Recovery, 24 Burnett Road, off Old Burkesville Loop, Columbia, KY will be hosting Norma Bright, at 6pmCT, Friday, June 16, 2017. Everyone welcome.
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We have four veterinarians who see large and small animals and exotics. In addition, our clinic offers an in-house laboratory, digital radiography, ultrasound, laser surgery and therapy, microchip services, boarding, a Pet Taxi that will pick up your pet at home, as well as ambulatory trucks are available.
We are a walk-in clinic with regular hours Monday through Saturday, as well as 24-hour emergency services. Please visit our website at www.kinslowvetclinic.com or call our office at 615-444-9424 with any questions.
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MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) - West Virginia University has won its fifth straight NCAA rifle championship.
The Mountaineers won the title on Saturday in Columbus, Ohio, with a final team score of 4,723. TCU finished second and Murray State took third.
West Virginia won its 19th national rifle title overall and the sixth under coach Jon Hammond.
Mountaineer freshmen Morgan Phillips won the smallbore individual title and Milica Babic took the air rifle crown.
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Lawsuit seeks to stop wild horse removal in eastern Nevada
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A lawsuit has been filed in an attempt to stop the Bureau of Land Management from removing wild horses from public land in eastern Nevada.
The Las Vegas Review-Journal reports the conservation group Western Watersheds Project and horse advocates The Cloud Foundation and the American Wild Horse Campaign filed the suit last week, claiming the bureau is violating federal laws.
The bureau finalized a 10-year plan earlier this year to remove wild horse herds within 40 miles (64 kilometers) of the town of Caliente in Lincoln County. The plan was based on an analysis showing the herds could not be sustained on the area's water and forage.
Bureau officials estimate that more than 1,700 horses live in the 912,000-acre (370,000-hectare) area.
Bureau officials say they couldn't comment on pending litigation.
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She wasn’t optimistic, she wasn’t charming, she wasn’t inspiring: all true of the Prime Minister in her botched election campaign. But for the sake of completeness we ought to mention another failing: Theresa May was too honest.
She prided herself on being serious. She didn’t want to spin nonsense at the electorate, like David Cameron selling his EU renegotiation. She launched her leadership bid before a wall of books. She entered Government with a reputation for making decisions tediously, after listening and learning.
The public liked it, or thought they did. Mrs May’s impressive authority instantly dispersed the sense of chaos following the Brexit vote. There was no reason, it seemed, why she couldn’t win an early election too. I was among those who thought it a good idea.
Except! Except it turns out her gravitas was just a side effect of her commitment to brutal honesty. Mrs May didn’t...
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Congress sends a subpoena to former Michigan State University President Lou Anna K. Simon to testify about the university's response to the Larry Nassar scandal.
Earlier this month, we reported that Simon had agreed to testify before Congress with the date originally set for the end of May.
But that date changed and is now set for Tuesday, June 5th.
Simon's attorney told the New York Times his client agreed to testify on May 22nd and had even booked flights and a hotel room.
Congress delayed her testimony, pushing it back to June 5th, when Simon was scheduled to be on vacation.
So Simon declined the invitation, prompting Congress to issue a subpoena, which forces her to be there next Tuesday.
Stay with 6 News, we will of course bring you all the details of that testimony when it happens.
Watt (back) said his body feels "really good" as the Texans began their offseason workout program Monday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Watt was limited to just three games last season after requiring two back operations in the span of six months, but the defensive behemoth has been cleared for all physical activities since the beginning of February, so rejoining his teammates for the Texans' offseason program came as expected Monday. According to Watt, he now has a better understanding of how to approach his rehab and training regime to avoid overexerting himself and believes increased caution in that regard will help him stay fresh ahead of this season. Considering his MVP pedigree, the Texans will be elated to have Watt back and focused on remaining healthy, using their offseason program to get him prepared for a full return to football activities.
Since 2015, 60,000 British Columbians have registered to give the gift of life, thanks to a valuable partnership between Service BC and BC Transplant. “Organ donations save lives. Our staff at Service BC play a vital role in helping people learn more about registering to be an organ donor,” said Jinny Sims, Minister of Citizens’ Services. “These dedicated workers not only provide thoughtful guidance and the knowledge that people need to make this important decision, but also information on how to talk to their family members about their choice.” Sims was in Nanaimo, along with representatives from Service BC, BC Transplant, and organ donor recipients and their families, to highlight the partnership between BC Transplant and Service BC. This collaboration has resulted in 18,797 registrants at Service BC offices between April and December of 2017 alone — an increase of 4% from the previous year.
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The Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, has formally reopened for operations after six weeks of closure.
The airport was closed to allow for the repair of its only runway.
On Tuesday, an Ethiopian Airlines Airbus A350-900 became the first plane to land at the repaired runway.
The new plane landed at about 12:10 p.m.
PREMIUM TIMES reported the plans by the Ethiopian Airlines to land the new plane in Abuja.
Local Nigerian airlines, including Medview and Air Peace, have indicated their decision to start traveling the Abuja route from Wednesday.
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In this March 30, 2017, file photo, smoke billows from a section of an overpass that collapsed from a large fire on Interstate 85 in Atlanta. The collapse highlighted the region's reliance on cars and mass transit advocates hope the traffic headaches while the interstate is repaired will spur new interest in expanding rail and bus routes in the congested city.
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Zipser scored 16 points (6-10 FG, 4-6 3Pt) while adding five rebounds, two assists and a block in 26 minutes during Saturday's 113-103 loss to the Clippers.
Lauri Markkanen is away from the Bulls due to the birth of his first child and Nikola Mirotic is now a Pelican, so Zipser has started two straight games as the next stretch four available and gone 7-for-10 from three-point range. The 23-year-old doesn't offer much upside in other categories, however, and with Markkanen expected back Monday, Zipser will likely return to a depth role in the frontcourt.
Super Eagles captain, John Obi Mikel, has lost his eight consecutive match with Tianjin TEDA.
The Chinese Super League side were beaten 2-1 by South Korean amateur side, Gyeongju Citizens in their latest pre-season friendly.
Mikel Obi and his team-mates will be hoping they can find some form, ahead of their league opening fixture against Shandong Luneng on March 4.
Tianjin lost all the four games they played during their training camp in Marbella against Borussia Mönchengladbach U23s, St. Pauli, Dinamo Bucuresti and Dynamo Kiev.
Following three losses against Gyeongnam FC, Busan and Ulsan Hyundai, they have conceded 24 goals in total.
Mikel Obi left Chelsea in January and signed a three-year contract with TEDA, ending more than 10 years stint in England.
The Toronto Maple Leafs waived defenseman Alexey Marchenko on Monday afternoon, according to his agent, Dan Millstein.
The 25-year-old Marchenko joined the Maple Leafs last season when the team claimed him from the Detroit Red Wings in the middle of the season, but he never seemed to get much of an opportunity with the team. He appeared in just 11 games.
Between the two teams he appeared in 41 games during the season, scoring one goal and adding six assists. That one goal came during his brief time with the Maple Leafs.
According to the Athletic’s James Mirtle, Marchenko has been placed on unconditional waivers, meaning that his contract will be terminated and that he is expected to return to the KHL. Before officially joining the Red Wings organization in 2013 he spent four years playing for CSKA Moscow.
He was set to carry a $1.45 million salary cap hit this season. The Maple Leafs are facing a bit of a salary cap crunch — and a roster crunch — and still have to sign restricted free agent Connor Brown.
April 12 Orchid Island Capital Inc:
* Orchid Island Capital Inc- company's estimated book value per share as of March 31, 2017 was $9.75
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DUBAI, Feb 15 (Reuters) - The ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Afghanistan died on Wednesday of wounds sustained in a bomb attack in Kandahar last month that also killed five Emirati aid workers, the UAE's ministry of presidential affairs announced.
"With great sadness and sorrow, we mourn the martyr of the nation and his duty, the righteous son Juma Mohammed Abdullah al-Kaabi, who gave his pure soul for the sake of humanity," the ministry said in a statement quoted by official news agency WAM. (Reporting By Alex Cornwell and Noah Browning; editing by John Stonestreet)
The Sweetwater County Sheriffs Office is investigating the circumstances that lead to the death of Sweetwater County resident Mary Whitfield. Emergency crews responded to a fire at the 54 year old’s home Friday afternoon, when her body was discovered. By the time crews had arrived on the scene, the fire had self extinguished. Investigators did note however extensive smoke and heat damage to the interior of the home. Investigators are working to establish the cause of death, and to find the origin of the fire. An autopsy of Whitfield’s body is scheduled for today.
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• Review long-term financial plan
• Update on strategic planning process
• Review draft 2018 proposed budget recap by fund type
• Distribute and highlight proposed 2018-2022 capital improvement plan
• Review next steps in the budget process.
The meeting will be aired live on Channel 6. The regular scheduled city council meeting will follow at 7 p.m. For a full list of the budget agenda, visit red-wing.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&event_id=2123.
Atletico Madrid rolled to a 3-0 rout against Osasuna in La Liga on Saturday, as Leicester City saw a two-goal lead evaporate in a 2-2 EPL draw against Crystal Palace.
In the first leg between Atletico and Leicester, scoring was at a premium. The lone goal in the 1-0 win came from a penalty scored by Atletico ace Antoine Griezmann. With a 100 percent home record in the competition, Leicester will need to keep that streak going if they’re to reach the semifinals.
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St Teresa's National School Killoe will NOT open today, Monday, December 11.
Last night the school did announce it was to open, however, with Bus Éireannn advising that buses will not operate it has been decided that the school will remain closed.
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The theater welcomes Aristophanes' comedic play "Lysistrata" -- a performance that shows how feminism, revolt and sexuality were handled in 411 B.C. -- to their lineup this season. Beginning this weekend, the show takes place on the steps of The Staten Island Museum in Livingston.
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The 2017 Syracuse Orange football season is almost here, and so is the senior season for the class of 2018 recruits. It's now down to Syracuse, Virginia Tech, Duke, South Carolina and NC State .
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Rome: Lazio striker Ciro Immobile was sent off as Torino ended a four-match winless streak with a 3-1 victory in Serie A on Monday.
Immobile, who has 15 goals this season, was shown a direct red before the break for jerking his head at Nicolas Burdisso and landing his shoulder in the defender's face.
Immobile, who previously played for Torino, had been protesting for an apparent handball by Iago Falque on a cross of his inside the area.
Torino took control in the second half with goals from Alejandro Berenguer and Tomas Rincon. Luis Alberto pulled one back for Lazio but Simone Edera restored Torino's two-goal advantage.
Immobile and Torino counterpart Andrea Belotti hit the post in the first half.
Lazio remained fifth while Torino moved up from the bottom half to eighth.
Torino hadn't won at Lazio since 1993.
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What began as a low murmur when he first took possession of the basketball grew into loud buzz like a sky filled with locusts when he crossed over mid-court. By the time he got all the way to the rim to finish or pulled up to stab in a jumper, it was a full-throated roar.
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This article, and others that were posted last week as Sideline toured the western US, is a contribution from Glenn Wright of Guy Raleigh Management . He is accompanying the band and will provide regular updates on their road exploits and stage performances.
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Laird Scranton is an independent software designer from Albany, New York who writes about ancient mysteries, cosmology and language. His work includes articles published in the University of Chicago’s Anthropology News academic journal, in Temple University’s Encyclopedia of African Religion, and in the Vassar Quarterly Magazine. His book “The Science of the Dogon” was taught at Colgate University under the title “Hidden Meanings: A Study of the Founding Symbols of Civilization.”
His books include: Sacred Symbols of the Dogon, The Science of the Dogon, The Cosmological Origins of Myth and Symbol and his latest: The Mystery of Skara Brae.
Tonight we are going to discuss ancient Egypt and their Gods…and his latest research around the world.
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SAN JOSE, Calif. — A Santa Clara County judge has dismissed a rape charge against former San Francisco 49er Ray McDonald after prosecutors said the woman who made the allegation refused to testify.
Judge David A. Cena dismissed the charge — one count of rape of an intoxicated person — on Monday. Santa Clara County prosecutor Chris Lamiero said in a statement he tried to convince the victim to testify, but she refused.
The woman said she slipped and fell on a pool deck at McDonald’s San Jose home in December 2014 and continued to fall after that because of her initial head injury and alcohol consumption. She accused McDonald of carrying her upstairs to his bedroom and sexually assaulting her.
McDonald faced a maximum of eight years in prison.
The glowing early reviews are justified: these Bang & Olufsen beauties are worth the hype (and expense). The E8 wireless, in-ear headphones are stylish, as one would expect from the Danish design maestros – though it’s a bit of a push to agree with the marketing guff that they resemble “a piece of jewellery” – and certainly deliver when it comes sound quality.
The touch controls don’t take long to master, and it’s straightforward to connect to any device with Bluetooth. Before long you’ll be fiddling about with the ‘transparency’ settings and graphic equaliser to personalise your experience. And why not?
Should you wish to use them in the gym, or when out for a run in the wet, the E8 headphones are dust and splash proof.
You are unlikely to have any charging issues, either: when fully charged they will give you four hours of playtime. Plus the lush, leather carry case smartly doubles as an on-the-go charging station. It can boost battery life by up to 12 hours.
Weight Watchers(NEW YORK) — Oprah Winfrey has long been known for her struggle with weight, but now she is saying she has learned the keys not just to losing pounds, but to gaining a fuller life.
The media mogul shared her lessons in Weight Watchers magazine, appearing on the cover for the first time.
“She is very open and very open about her journey on Weight Watchers,” Theresa DiMasi, the magazine’s editor in chief, told ABC News.
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Denuclearization is not on the agenda for the meeting between North Korean, South Korean and American delegations taking place in Helsinki, according to Finnish Foreign Minister Timo Soini. Speaking in an interview with MTV broadcaster, Soini said Pyongyang’s nuclear programs were not on the table. Choe Kang-il, a deputy director general for North American affairs at North Korea’s Foreign Ministry, is attending the talks in Finland, Reuters reports. The negotiations are being held amid a series of diplomatic encounters ahead of a possible US-North Korean summit. “It is good to have the discussion going on and take the use of this time frame that was opened between the South and North Korea” before the Winter Olympics last month, Soini said.
Catherine Walker, center left, executive director of the Kingman Area Food Bank, accepts an $11,767 check from Smith’s Food and Drug store. From left are Smith’s employees Toby Crawford, Lynette Fraka, Abdul El-waik, Kathy Huntley, Yvonne Kerfoot, Donald Parker, Deserie Velasco, Russell Harrell and Jacob Wicks.
A fight video making the rounds on social media involving eight students has now captured the attention of the Sumter County Sheriff's Office.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The CEO of athletic wear manufacturer Under Armour is resigning from the President’s American Manufacturing Council, saying his company “engages in innovation and sports, not politics.”
Kevin Plank’s announcement comes after Merck CEO Kenneth Frazier announced he was leaving President Donald Trump’s business advisory board.
The resignations come after Saturday’s violent confrontation between white supremacists and counter-protesters in Charlottesville, Virginia. Trump initially bemoaned violence on “many sides,” though on Monday he described members of the KKK, neo-Nazis and white supremacists as “criminals and thugs.”
Frazier said the country’s leaders must “honor our fundamental values by clearly rejecting expressions of hatred, bigotry and group supremacy.”
Plank is not specifically mentioning Trump or Charlottesville, but says his company will focus on promoting “unity, diversity and inclusion” through sports.
CASSELBERRY, Fla. (AP) – Authorities say a 14-year-old girl was stabbed while walking to a school bus stop.
Seminole County school district spokesman Michael Lawrence tells local news outlets the incident happened Friday morning near an elementary school in Casselberry, which is north of Orlando in central Florida.
Lawrence says the student was walking toward the bus stop when she was “approached and stabbed by an unknown male.”
She was taken to a hospital, but her condition hasn’t been released.
No further details were immediately available.
An investigation continues.
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Hernangomez had 17 points (6-11 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-6 FT), three rebounds, two steals, and one block in 20 minutes during Monday's 108-94 loss to the 76ers.
Hernangomez got hot off the bench, finishing with a season high in scoring while Dwight Howard was in foul trouble and Cody Zeller (knee) was sidelined. It's unclear how long Zeller will remain sidelined, but Hernangomez will likely see decent minutes going forward given that the team's playoff hopes have all but officially been stomped out.
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is proclaiming Monday as Columbus Day — without any of his predecessor’s qualms.
The president’s proclamation Friday directs the U.S. to celebrate his discovery of the Americas, noting “the permanent arrival of Europeans … was a transformative event that undeniably and fundamentally changed the course of human history and set the stage for the development of our great Nation.”
Trump’s proclamation only praises Columbus, Spain and the explorer’s native Italy.
It contrasts with President Barack Obama’s document almost exactly a year earlier. Obama’s proclamation acknowledged Columbus’ spirit of exploration. But he said the nation should “also acknowledge the pain and suffering reflected in the stories of Native Americans who had long resided on this land prior to the arrival of European newcomers.”
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Several outlets on Wednesday published video of the scene of a shooting that occurred during a Republican congressional baseball team practice in Alexandria, Virginia.
The gunman, who President Trump said died of his injuries, shot five people, including House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-LA). At 2:29 p.m. ET, the Washington, D.C. hospital where Scalise was taken for his injuries, said he “was critically injured and remains in critical condition.”
Watch video of the incident below, credited to witness Noah Nathan, via the New York Post. (Warning: The video is graphic and may be disturbing to some.)
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JAMESTOWN, ND — The woman involved in a rollover crash in Jamestown has been arrested.
Jana Leean, 20, is in custody for suspicion of DUI after she called 911 Saturday morning and reported she had hit a parked vehicle and rolled her car.
She allegedly told police she was reading a text message on her phone, which was laying on her passenger seat when the crash happened.
Leaan was not injured in the crash.
There’s no doubt that male superheroes like Batman and Superman have long dominated DC’s cinematic universe, but with Wonder Woman heading to theaters this year and DC’s hugely popular multimedia initiative Super Hero Girls taking off over the past year, the ladies are catching up. While this year’s New York Toy Fair, taking place this weekend at Manhattan’s Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, will feature plenty of Bat-toys, there will also be loads of Wonder Women, Harley Quinns, and Supergirls on display. Click through to see Yahoo Movies’s exclusive sneak peek of the latest DC offerings from toy-maker Jakks Pacific.
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho will reportedly seek to have Gareth Bale onboard, should the club discuss the sale of David de Gea to Real Madrid in the summer.
The Spain international has just 18 months left on his United deal, and this has spread speculation over his long-term future, though he has recently claimed that he is 'very happy' at Old Trafford.
According to Don Balon, the European champions are likely to revive their long-term interest in De Gea in the summer, and Mourinho could be tempted to demand Bale as a makeweight, should the clubs come to a transfer agreement.
United have bolstered their squad with the winter signing of Alexis Sanchez, but Mourinho still views Bale as the final piece in his attacking jigsaw for next season and beyond.
De Gea has evolved into one of the world's best shot-stoppers during his seven-year spell with United, and the club are likely to snub any big-money move from Los Blancos unless the Spaniard himself hands in a transfer request.
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Police officers guard outside a branch of Boots pharmacy, which has been cordoned off after two people were hospitalised and police declared a 'major incident', in Amesbury Thomson Reuters
AMESBURY, England (Reuters) - Britain's counter-terrorism chief said on Wednesday that two people who are critically ill in hospital in Wiltshire were exposed to the Novichok nerve agent, the same toxin that was used in an attack on ex-Russian spy Sergei Skripal.
The man and woman, both British, were found unwell at a house in Amesbury on Saturday, close to Salisbury where Skripal and his daughter were poisoned with nerve agent in March.
(Writing by Kate Holton and Michael Holden; editing by Guy Faulconbridge)
April 5 Apex Technology Co Ltd :
* Sees FY 2017 Q1 net loss to be 850 million yuan to 1.25 billion yuan
* Says the net profit of FY 2016 Q1 was 119.3 million yuan
* Says that increased depreciation and amortization in acquired firm and interest expenditure as main reasons for the forecast
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/feM8Gx
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
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Carlos Santana says he was only trying to congratulate Adele on her big night at the Grammys when he said Beyonce “is very beautiful to look at” but “not a singer, singer.”
Santana told the Australian Associated Press that Adele can “sing, sing.” He said Adele “doesn’t bring all the dancers and props, she can just stand there and she just stood there and sang the song and that’s it, and this is why she wins.”
Santana clarified his stance on Facebook Tuesday , writing that his “intent was to congratulate Adele” and that his comment about Beyonce “was regretfully taken out of context.” He adds that he has “the utmost respect” for Beyonce.
Adele beat out Beyonce for the top awards during Sunday’s ceremony.
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April 13 U.S. Food and Drug Administration :
* Says issued a warning letter to Abbott Laboratories
* Says raises quality concerns after inspection of St. Jude's Sylmar facility
* Says to Abbott failure to correct violations may result in regulatory action without further notice Source text - bit.ly/2pw2NlM Further company coverage:
After a month-long call to artists, we have received a great deal of submissions conveying the theme of philanthropy and giving. It wasn’t easy, but we have narrowed down the field to the four submissions that best illustrate the concept.
The four works below, all created by local artists, speak beautifully to the spirit of charity and community togetherness. Now the power is in your hands. The one with the most votes will appear on the cover of our 2017-18 Naples Charity Register, which is released in November 2018.
Voting closes July 10, 2018.
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Chief of Police Steve Matchan joined CourierCast to talk active shooters on campus, the gun debate on campus and how to report crime on campus. Chief Matchan also talks about the plans for the campus police department going forward, including monthly workshops for students.
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Damien Chazelle's modern musical, which is nominated for a record-tying 14 Oscars, opened in the Middle Kingdom on Valentine's Day - Tuesday - to a healthy $12.1 million. Traditionally, musicals have been viewed as a tricky sell in China, where filmgoers are thought to be somewhat put off by sudden, emotive bursts into song.
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Feb 13 First Global Data Ltd :
* First Global Data Ltd says was recently served with an application by fountain asset corp
* First Global -in application, fountain is seeking an order co deliver to fountain options to subscribe for and purchase 3.4 million common shares at $0.10/share
* First Global Data Ltd says "is in process of investigating fountain's allegations" Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
April 6 Royal Mail Plc:
* General logistics systems has acquired U.S. overnight parcel delivery company, Postal Express
* Total consideration paid is aabout $13.3 million and the transaction is expected to be economic profit accretive for GLS in 2018-19
* Postal express will be consolidated within GLS for reporting purposes but managed as a separate entity Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom: +91 806 749 1136)
A man from Duchess County was arrested for DWI - ironically while he was attending a DWI victim impact panel.David Kilmer, 51, of Fishkill was stopped by police a and was refused entry into the victim impact panel after officials say his blood alcohol level was nearly three times the legal limit.Kilmer claimed he did not drive a car before attending the panel, and was advised not to operate a vehicle and call for a ride home. He was then observed leaving the parking lot in a Chevrolet pick-up before he was pulled over and arrested.Kilmer was ordered to attend the victim impact panel due to an alcohol-related driving offense conviction earlier in January. He was arraigned, and set to appear in court next week.----------
A spectacular third floor Windsor Place oceanfront three-bedroom, three-bathroom condo that offers beautiful views of the ocean and pool complex. Stunning decor, smooth ceilings, new flooring. Spacious open floor plan with kitchen, dining, breakfast area and living room. Multiple balconies. Only three-bedroom Windsor on the market. The Windsor Place Complex is located Oceanfront in famous Palmetto Dunes Resort. It has two large oceanfront pools and hot tub, as well as a covered pavilion with grilling area. One pool is great for children with a graduated entry. Windsor also has elevator access and a covered parking garage.
March 19 (Reuters) - Australian shares are expected to open higher on Monday, with financials leading the gains, helped by U.S. stocks that ended higher last week and a jump in oil prices. The local share price index futures rose 0.5 percent, or 27 points, to 5.974, a 24.6-point premium to the underlying S&P/ASX 200 index close. The benchmark ended 0.5 percent up on Friday. New Zealand's benchmark S&P/NZX 50 index inched up in early trade. (Reporting by Christina Martin in Bengaluru, editing by Larry King)
People living in Lavenham, Hadleigh and surrounding villages can access free help from Citizens Advice as local advice services from Sudbury pay a visit.
In Lavenham the service will be available on the second Wednesday of each month between 9.30am and 12.30pm at Lavenham Village Hall.
The service will then visit Hadleigh on the last Wednesday of each month between 9.30am and 12.30pm at the Babergh District Council Offices.
Citizens Advice offer free, independent and confidential advice on matters including debt, benefits, housing, employment, family and relationships, tax and consumer rights.
Sudbury Citizens Advice chief officer Colleen Sweeney said: “We hope people unable to travel to our offices in Sudbury will be able to access our advice and we urge people to come forward and seek our help as early possible if they are experiencing problems.”
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The 40-year-old beauty admitted to feeling lonely while raising Jack without Pratt’s help, as he spent months upon months on tour. However, now that they’ve spit, the actor seems to be embracing his daddy duty and going out solo with his son. How do you think he looks on his latest outing with Jack? Let us know in the comments below. We pay for juicy info! Do you have a story for RadarOnline.com? Email us at tips@radaronline.com, or call us at 800-344-9598 any time, day or night.
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Major League Baseball’s postseason is underway, and the defending World Series champions finally will take the field for the first time in the playoffs Friday night.
The Chicago Cubs, who won the National League Central, will take on the Washington National at Nationals Park in Game 1 of their National League Division Series matchup in what will be a star-studded series.
Kyle Hendricks will get the start for the Cubs and he’ll be opposed by Stephen Strasburg for the Nationals.
This one should be must-see TV so you won’t want to miss it.
Here’s how you can watch Cubs-Nationals online.
When: Friday, Oct. 6, at 7:31 p.m. ET.
Live Stream: TBS Streaming
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The big event on Broadway this week is taking place on the Lower East Side, where “Moulin Rouge! The Musical” is having a no-expense-spared workshop. Heavy-hitters, including Broadway’s powerful landlords...
One stunned resident captured the flying object in the sky near Lanbeach, Cambs, earlier in the week.
Describing the scene on Sunday, he said he witnessed “two lights” at around 2am when in his garden.
“One was roughly 300 ft in the air and white, the other hovering just above the tree line and orange,” he said.
The man said that one of the objects hoovered for around five minutes, while the other one disappeared after 15 minutes.
Graham (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Graham was a full participant in practice this week, so the expectation is that the safety is active and ready to go for Sunday's contest against. With Rodney McLeod (hamstring) expected to play this week as well, Graham will likely serve as a backup in the secondary.
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April 24 (Reuters) - SPOTON TRANSACT LLC-
* SPOTON TRANSACT LLC, A PAYMENTS & SOFTWARE COMPANY, ANNOUNCED INITIAL INVESTMENT OF $20 MILLION LED BY TWIN BROTHERS AND CO-FOUNDERS, MATT AND ZACH HYMAN Source text for Eikon:
DERBY, England (AP) — Former Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard is taking over as manager of second-division club Derby.
The English team says the 39-year-old Lampard has signed a three-year contract.
The former England international says “I know it won’t be easy – managing a football team never is – but I’m really looking forward to the challenge ahead.”
In his time at Chelsea from 2001-14, Lampard became the club’s record scorer with 211 goals, made 649 appearances and was the heartbeat of teams that won three Premier League titles, four FA Cups and the Champions League in 2012.
Lampard started out at West Ham before finishing his career with short stints at Manchester City and then New York City FC in Major League Soccer before retiring last year.
The house is ‘a family-sized residence on a pretty, tree-lined street in Sherman Oaks’
He splashed out £2.2million for the five-bed, six bathroom home in the Sherman Oaks suburb of Los Angeles.
The Grey’s Anatomy actor, 44, finalised a divorce deal in December with Jane Parker, his wife of 17 years, in which she received two homes and £65,000 a month in support. She will also pocket 20 per cent of his earnings above £2.2millon.
McKidd – who worked in a distillery as a teenager – will move into his new home next month with private chef Arielle Goldrath and their baby boy Aiden, who was born two weeks ago.
According to the estate agency who brokered the sale, the house is “a family-sized residence on a pretty, tree-lined street in Sherman Oaks”.
The blurb continues: “The two-storey home has white-oak floorboards and a camera-equipped security system in a bit more than 4,800 square feet.
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Tonight's National Lottery jackpot is an estimated jackpot of £14.7 million - but have you got a winning ticket?
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – A motion for former Nashville judge Casey Moreland to leave Middle Tennessee to attend his mother’s funeral has been granted.
Court documents show Moreland will attend the funeral on Wednesday in Petersburg, Indiana, about 200 miles north of Nashville.
The former judge’s mother passed away on Saturday. She had previously been in hospice care and Moreland was given permission to visit her in May.
Moreland is under house arrest and faces federal corruption charges. While under house arrest, Moreland agreed to certain conditions, including not leaving Middle Tennessee without approval and wearing an electronic monitoring device.
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#Shelton CT–On Tuesday, June 13 th , Shelton Police retired K-9 Jager passed away. K-9 Jager came to the department in 2008 partially through a donation from People’s United Bank. K-9 Jager was paired with his partner Detective Christopher Nugent. K-9 Jager was an asset to the department and assisted several local, state, and federal agencies during his career.
K-9 Jager was an effective tool for law enforcement during major investigations in Shelton and other jurisdictions. K-9 Jager and his handler proved to be an effective team by combining Nugent’s law enforcement awareness and K-9 Jager’s willingness to work. K9 Jager assisted in approximately 75 successful tracks and apprehended as many as 15 dangerous suspects.
Detective Nugent and K-9 Jager were also active in the community. The pair was known to visit area schools and attend community functions and programs. K-9 Jager retired in 2014 and continued to live with Detective Nugent.
A number of Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham commanders have reportedly been arrested by the ‘group’s security forces.’
According to the source, Chief Commander of Tahrir al-Sham Hayat Abu Mohammad al-Joulani has issued an order to arrest a number of field commanders that have leaked intel about the HTS supply lines and military movements in the battlefields to the ISIS.
ISIS terrorists have pushed HTS back from over 15 towns and villages in Northeastern Hama last week.
A 130-year-old confederate monument was vandalized in downtown Jackson, TN on April 13, according to WBBJ.
The monument that stood outside of the Madison County Courthouse was in honor of the fallen confederate soldiers.
The words “No Nazis” were spray painted all over the monument, even on the inscription that read “To the Confederate Dead of Madison Co.” and “Erected 1888.”
As of now, police are not labeling this as a hate crime, according to WBBJ.
The Jackson police encourage anyone with information about the vandalism to call 731-425-8400 or CrimeStoppers at 731-424-TIPS(8477)
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DAVIS, Calif. (AP) — Authorities say a 30-year-old woman is being charged with hate crimes after police say she broke windows and left bacon at a Northern California mosque.
The Sacramento Bee reports that the Yolo County District Attorney’s Office announced the arrest of Lauren Kirk-Coehlo of Davis on Tuesday.
She is charged in the vandalism of the Davis Islamic Center last month. The vandal broke six windows and two bicycles and put bacon strips on door handles.
Muslims are prohibited from eating pork products.
Earlier this month in the region, Roseville’s Tarbiya Institute was spray-painted with obscene and racist slurs, including “Muslim out.” The two communities are about 34 miles apart.
Roseville police say that also is being investigated as a hate crime, though there is no sign the two incidents are related.
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About 50 elementary school students at Orange Grove elementary in Gulfport learned all about the world of finance on Thursday.
It looks like Braun Strowman will not be facing RAW Tag Team Champions The Bar in a Handicap Match at WrestleMania 34.
In the video above, RAW General Manager Kurt Angle talks to Cathy Kelley and says he will recognize Braun's win in the tag team battle royal from last week. Angle also says he will give Braun a shot at RAW Tag Team Champions Cesaro & Sheamus at WrestleMania but only if Braun can find a partner.
See Also Elias On Plans For His WrestleMania 34 Performance, How He Feels About Finding Success On RAW
As we've noted, speculation has been that Elias will be put with Braun to form a new tag team at WrestleMania. It will be interesting to see what happens with Braun and his new partner on tonight's RAW from Dallas.
Bridge demolition work on the Interstate 29 bridge over Floyd Boulevard in Sioux City will require closing Floyd Boulevard beginning at 6 p.m. Friday evening.
The Iowa Department of Transportation says the bridge will be closed, weather permitting, until 6 a.m. on Monday, February 5th.
A detour on Floyd Boulevard near the interstate will be posted for motorists.
The D-O-T work will be performed 24 hours a day to minimize the length of the closure.
The trail along Floyd Boulevard will also be closed while the bridge work is being performed.
India successfully test-fired its nuclear-capable strategic ballistic missile Agni-IV with a strike range of 4000 km as part of a user trial from a test range off Odisha coast. Supported by a mobile launcher, the surface-to-surface missile was flight tested from launch complex-4 of the Integrated Test Range at Dr Abdul Kalam Island, formerly known as Wheeler Island, at about 11.55 hours, Defence Research and Development Organisation sources said.
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A Neshoba County Man has been arrested in Leake county on a felony weapons charge. Sheriff Greg Waggoner said officers arrested Joshua Ellis, 30, Road 383, Philadelphia after they spotted a green Ford pickup with out a tag or tag light on Hwy 487.
A search of Ellis’s vehicle turned up marijuana and a Ruger SR40 40-cal handgun. A check run on the gun showed it was reported stolen.
Ellis was charged with possession of a stolen firearm and possession of marijuana along with an expired drivers license, improper equipment and improper tag.
Mexicans block roads, stations to protest gasoline hikes
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Small groups of protesters are blockading some roads and gasoline stations in Mexico to protest a government price deregulation that sent that sent the price of fuel up by as much as 20 percent over the weekend.
A group of protesters blockaded a privately owned gasoline station on Mexico City's main boulevard on Monday, shouting "the people, united, will never be defeated!"
On a busy highway leading into the capital, another group blocked traffic and held up a banner reading "Enough already!"
The Mexican government said the deregulation had long been planned, but unfortunately coincided with rising world oil prices.
Dispatchers received a call from a citizen about smoke in the area of the 4800 block of Nansemond Parkway at 2 p.m. Shortly after, they received a call from an employee at John C. Holland Enterprises Landfill regarding a piece of equipment that caught fire. The employee told dispatchers the fire spread to surrounding mulch piles at the site.
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The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has congratulated Iraq for the significant progress made in addressing the strategic deficiencies in the areas of anti money laundering (AML) and countering the financing of terrorism (CFT) identified earlier by the FATF and included in its action plan.
Iraq will no longer be subject to the FATF’s monitoring under its on-going global AML/CFT compliance process, and will work with their FATF-Style Regional Bodies MENAFATF (Iraq) as it continues to further strengthen its AML/CFT regime.
(Source: FATF)
A section of Park Street between Lima and Hancock streets is the city’s last brick-paved section of roadway, and as of Monday, crews working to install a new waterline were resigning it to the history books….
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - Qianhe Condiment And Food Co Ltd :
* SAYS IT GETS SECURITIES REGULATOR'S APPROVAL TO ISSUE 356 MILLION YUAN BONDS Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2FAKaoU Further company coverage: (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
[India], Apr. 24 (ANI): Commemorating the first death anniversary of the 25 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawans, who lost their lives in a Naxal attack in Sukma's Burkapal, the Commandant CRPF, 74th Battalion, Parveen Kumar, pledged to not let their sacrifice go in vain.
"On first death anniversary of 25 CRPF jawans who lost their lives in Sukma's Burkapal last year we have determined that we will not allow their sacrifice to go in vain," said Kumar.
On April 24th, 2017, in what turned out to be one of the deadliest attacks on security forces, nearly 300 Naxals ambushed a CRPF patrol belonging to the 74th battalion, claiming 25 lives and injuring a further 6. (ANI)
The city now has a shortlist of would-be redevelopers for Pier 8.
Five consortiums of architects and builders will now be asked to submit detailed proposals for the 5.24-hectare waterfront area the city hopes will morph into a new 1,500-unit community with new commercial and institutional space.
The request for proposal process is expected to wrap up in 2018.
Shortlisted bidders include consortiums with a mix of local and GTA-based partners:
Musgrove (2-0) picked up the win in Wednesday's 2-1 victory over the Cubs, allowing one run on seven hits and four walks over seven innings while striking out five.
While the right-hander wasn't quite as impressive as he was in his season debut, Musgrove quickly settled down after a rocky start to his night that saw him give up a run before he recorded an out, and then escape a bases-loaded jam with one gone in the first inning. Musgrove threw 65 of 100 pitches for strikes, and his 0.64 ERA will be put to the test when he faces the Dodgers at home in his next outing.
ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. (AP) - An airman at Ellsworth Air Force Base has pleaded guilty to fatally hitting his infant son in November 2016.
Twenty-four-year-old Airman 1st Class David MacDonald pleaded guilty to murder shortly after his court-martial began Wednesday at the air base.
The Rapid City Journal reports MacDonald admitted striking his 3-month-old son, Elliot, after he got frustrated trying to calm the infant at their on-base residence on Nov. 4, 2016. He had been watching the infant on his own while his wife was out working.
MacDonald told the judge he remembered striking the baby at least three times. The child was taken to Rapid City Regional Hospital and pronounced dead three days later.
An autopsy found the baby died of blunt trauma injury to the head.
Sentencing was scheduled Wednesday afternoon.
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Insigne has been linked with the Premier League champions after an impressive campaign.
The 26-year-old scored 18 goals and provided nine assists as Napoli finish third, five points of eventual winners Juventus.
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is on the hunt for a new attacking player after Eden Hazard fractured his ankle, which means he will miss the start of the season.
While Diego Costa is likely to leave this summer after Conte told him he was unwanted at StamFord Bridge.
MEXICO CITY — Mexico's governmental human rights agency says municipal police were complicit in at least 38 abductions and killings in the town of Allende in northern Coahuila state, near the U.S. border.
The National Human Rights Commission issued a recommendation Monday calling on authorities to make amends to the victims' families and ensure they could return to Allende.
The commission said the Zetas drug cartel carried out the killings "with the authorization, support or acquiescence" of local police.
From March 18-20 of 2011, the Zetas sent gunmen and local police to round up everyone who shared a certain last name in the town. They were punishing someone they believed had betrayed them.
NEW LISTING Lovely, elegant home, a short drive south from the city center, close to international schools and in a calm, residential neighbourhood. The main house offering 220m² is organized around a double living area and kitchen on the main floor, 4 large and extremely sunny bedrooms and 3 bathrooms on the 1st level, as well as a double living/sleeping space under the eaves. Each level has a terrace overlooking the spectacular garden reminiscent of the most elegant properties with a huge Aixois decorative basin in old stone, a greenhouse built in glass and iron and a large pool with a spacious entirely equipped poolhouse. On the west side of the house a large 2 room apartment with possible acces to the main house may provide extra living space or gusest/rental quarters. Three car garage as well as separate workshop complete this atypical property.
After what is believed to be the first fatal pedestrian accident involving self-driving vehicles, Uber suspended all of its testing Monday with the vehicles. The accident occurred in a suburb of Phoenix.
The CISD board of trustees approved the hire of Chris Joslin as the new Athletic Director and Head Football Coach today.
For the past two years, Joslin has been the offensive assistant football coach for the Rockdale High School Tigers. Last year, the Tigers went 13-3 for the season and clinched the 3A Division I state championship against the Brock Eagles at AT&T Stadium. In 2016, Rockdale advanced to regionals with an 11-2 record.
“We really loved our time here in West Texas,” Joslin said following his hire this morning. “When the position came open, it was really one of the only ones we looked at. We are really happy where we were at, but we love West Texas and jumped at the chance to come back here.”
For the full story, please see Tuesday's edition of the Herald.
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Last week’s meaty adventure was practically flawless, and I don’t know if we’ll ever top it, but we have to try. Here are a few ideas:
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Ice Cream: The weather is warming up, and we’ve been talking about using the Anova to prep an ice cream base for some time now. Perhaps now is the moment.
The weather is warming up, and we’ve been talking about using the Anova to prep an ice cream base for some time now. Perhaps now is the moment. Root Vegetables: I know a few of you were worried about caramelization, but myrealnameisdj seems to have worked that issue out, and I’d like to give it try myself.
I know a few of you were worried about caramelization, but myrealnameisdj seems to have worked that issue out, and I’d like to give it try myself. Some Sorta Shellfish: Lobster tail? Shrimp? Soft shell crabs?
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Dave Herndon, Editor in Chief of New Mexico Magazine joined New Mexico Living to flip through the pages of their latest issue.
The spring issue is full of outdoorsy activities, such as hiking and touring on all different kinds of trails, from easily accessible to the backcountry wilderness. If ranching is more your style, there’s a story about the Geronimo Trail Guest Ranch, the dude ranch in the Gila.
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DALLAS (AP) — In just 24 hours, her face and name have become world famous for what’s seen as a supreme act of sportsmanship.
Dallas-area high school student Ariana Luterman was finishing the anchor leg of a girls’ relay in Sunday’s Dallas Marathon when she saw the legs of the women’s marathon leader, Dr. Chandler Self, start to buckle from exhaustion yards from the finish line.
Acting apparently instinctively, Luterman helped Self to her feet and half-carried her to the finish line, giving the New York City psychiatrist the women’s championship. Self’s family later told her she’d been credited with the win
Self said Luterman came alongside her two miles from the finish and encouraged her to finish the race. Video of the finish has gone viral.
China’s civil aviation regulator on Wednesday suspended Emirates from adding new destinations and aircraft in China over the next six months, after two of its flights had unsafe operations.
The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has also imposed a fine of about $4,270 on the airline.
The two separate incidents occurred on April 17 and May 18 in the airspace of the city of Urumqi in China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.
The first involved an Emirates aircraft flying at a wrong height, and in the second an aircraft temporarily lost contact with air traffic control.
The CAAC has held Emirates crew members responsible for both incidents.
It said it has summoned senior officials from the airline for a meeting, but did not provide further information.
Remember when Odell Beckham Jr. was a no-show for the Giants OTAs, and some began to speculate whether he would be ready for the 2017 season? Well, he looks in mid-season form.
Another video of the Giants star wide receiver making a one-handed catch was posted to the team’s Twitter page on Monday, another incredible grab that has become commonplace.
Beckham was matched up against Giants cornerback Janoris Jenkins in a one-on-one drill when he leapt above the defender and snagged a pass from Eli Manning with only his right hand.
Of course, stabbing a ball out of midair with a hand that doubles as velcro looked easy for Beckham.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A historical marker has been unveiled honoring a pioneering activist for gay and lesbian rights in Tennessee.
Media outlets report the marker was unveiled Saturday during a ceremony outside the former home of Penny Campbell in Nashville.
Campbell was the lead plaintiff in a 1996 state Supreme Court case that decriminalized homosexual acts in Tennessee.
The marker was the first one approved by the Nashville Metro Historical Commission to recognize an LGBT rights activist in the city.
Campbell died in 2014 at age 61.
WARREN, Ohio (WYTV) – Several officers are moving up the ranks at the Warren Police Department.
Four officers were promoted Monday morning during a ceremony at Warren City Council.
Bryan Holmes and Gregory Coleman were promoted to lieutenants while Mark Krempasky and Timothy Parana were promoted to sergeants.
“They’ll have first line responsibility in managing and dealing with the troops in the field. They’ll also remain in the field themselves, and it’s just a proud day for the city,” said Warren Safety Service Director Mauro Cantalamessa.
The promotions come through retirements in the department and the passage of income tax last year that is allowing those positions to be filled.
A man has been charged after drugs and a stun gun were found among his possessions in Dubbo, NSW.
Officers spoke to a 32-year-old man at a motel on Cobra Street on Sunday afternoon after receiving reports of a domestic dispute. A subsequent search of a duffle bag at the scene revealed prohibited drugs, resealable bags, scales, syringes, an ice pipe and a weapon believed to be an electronic stun device.
The man was charged with four offences and refused bail to appear in Dubbo Local Court on Monday.
Thank you for the congratulatory messages and wishes. Our best to all of you as well. ❤️Diani, Natasha & FK. pic.twitter.com/Xm5O2jHSZ7 — Fardeen Feroz Khan (@FardeenFKhan) August 13, 2017
: Actor Fardeen Khan today shared the first picture of his and wife Natasha Madhwani's new born son. The couple has named their baby Azarius Fardeen Khan.The 43-year-old actor posted the photo on Twitter and thanked fans and well-wishers for their love."Thank you for the congratulatory messages and wishes. Our best to all of you as well. Diani, Natasha & FK," he captioned the picture.This is the couple's second baby. They have a daughter named Diani Isabella Khan, who was born in 2013.
Nine schools in the Philadelphia area have been put on lockdown as police respond to unconfirmed sightings of the man who allegedly killed a Cleveland grandfather and posted a video of the shooting on Facebook.
Philadelphia cops said Monday that they’d received “multiple 911 calls” from people saying accused killer Steve Stephens, 37, might be near Belmont Plateau in West Fairmount Park, according to Philly.com.
As they searched the area, eight elementary schools and one high school were put on lockdown.
“So far there is no indication that the subject is in the plateau,” police said.
If it comes out at higher than expected with a relative deviation of +1.27 or higher (2.56% or higher in actual terms), the pair may go up reaching a range of 27 pips in the first 15 minutes and 73 pips in the following 4 hours. 108.90 was a swing low in …
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The Director-General of National Youth Service Corps, Brig-Gen. Zakari Kazaure, has said that corps members with genuine case could be relocated to their home states.
Kazaure stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Dutse on Tuesday.
He said that there were criteria and due process to follow for redeployment of corps members.
The coordinator said nursing mothers, pregnant women and people with serious ailment, among others, were among these categories.
The DGl said that it would be inhuman not to consider a person with genuine problem, especially ailment, for relocation.
Kazaure said following complaints by civil servants for upward review of salary, the NYSC was also looking at the possibilities of doing same for corps members in view of the high cost of living.
The coordinator pledged that the NYSC would do its best to make life comfortable for all corps members posted to anywhere in the country.
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WELLINGTON, Feb 14 New Zealand house prices rose in January as the red-hot market of Auckland picked up, the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) said on Tuesday. Seasonally adjusted median house prices rose 0.2 percent in January compared to the previous month and were up 9.9 percent on a year ago. Prices in Auckland, the country's largest city, rose 2.4 percent on the month after a 1.4 percent dip in December. (Reporting by Charlotte Greenfield)
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) - Romanian police say a fugitive businessman sentenced to seven years in prison for real estate fraud has been detained by British police.
Police said Gabriel Popoviciu, who was sentenced on Aug. 2 in Bucharest, handed himself in Monday after Romanian police found him at a London address. Justice Minister Tudorel Toader said Romania would start extradition proceedings.
Prosecutors said that the 58-year-old Popoviciu obtained land in north Bucharest from a state university from 2000 to 2004 at a vastly undervalued price where he built the capital's best-known mall. The High Court for Cassation and Justice sentenced him for illegally acquiring the land. He denies wrongdoing.
The ex-rector of the University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine Nicolae Alecu was sentenced in the same case to six years for official misconduct.
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A 16-year-old boy from Josephine County died on New Year’s Eve after an accidental shooting, police say.
Oregon State Police said authorities were called to a residence on Robertson Bridge Road near Merlin on December 31, 2016, at 8:30 p.m. in response to a shooting report.
When they arrived, first responders discovered a 16-year-old boy had been shot and died from his injuries.
Police said a preliminary investigation revealed the boy had several friends over while his parents were out of town, and he accidentally shot himself while handling a firearm. His friends called 911 and began CPR, but the boy died before emergency personnel arrived.
Several friends are thought to have fled prior to emergency crews showing up, and officers would like to speak with them about the investigation. Anyone with information on the incident is encouraged to call OSP at 541.776.6111.
Chico >> When the Lawson family - Ted and Ellen - moved to Chico from Southern California around 1966, there wasn't a huge welcoming crew or reporters begging for interviews. Nevertheless, Lawson likely was the most famous resident in Chico.
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SINGAPORE: The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said it was investigating a case of "white smoke" at the Toa Payoh MRT station on Saturday (Oct 7) morning.
In a Facebook post, SCDF said it was alerted to the incident at about 9.20am.
"The white smoke has dissipated," it said later, adding that no injuries were reported.
"MRT and bus services are not affected by the incident. Investigation by SCDF ongoing," the post stated.
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Madison Co. commissioners meet, vote on several key issues
JACKSON, Tenn.-Members of the Madison County commission met Monday night, casting several votes.
Commissioners agreed to give $23,000 to the McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport to finish buying the land where the new TBI Crime Lab will be built, a figure that will be matched by the city of Jackson.
Commissioners also voted to raise county employees’ healthcare premiums by $25 a month, that also includes a hike in deductibles.
They will now be $1,500 for individuals and $3,000 for families.
“We have been depleting our fund at a rapid rate and if we don’t do something we’ll be completely depleted and we realize that,” said
commission chairman, Gary Deaton.
Commissioners also approved $77,000 to buy property adjacent to the library’s current parking lot in downtown Jackson to almost double its number of parking spaces. The city is also set to allocate $77,000 to the project.
George Salami is checking the ice every time the shovels come out. So far, it seems to be holding up well. But will ask players after game their thoughts.
Microsoft has revealed a new version of its Windows 10 operating system which will be called Windows 10 Lean.
The new versions of Window 10 was found as part of the latest updated Insider Build 17650, which is available to early adopters that want to try the still-in-development software ahead of time.
Windows 10 Lean, shared on twitter by user Lucan, looks to be a heavily cut down version of the OS. It actually comes in at a hefty 2GB smaller than the Windows 10 Pro version of the system.
This slimmed down OS appears to have shed some extra giga-weight by leaving apps uninstalled. Instead, there are placeholders where the apps would be, with the option to download them.
By default there is no wallpaper in favour of a plain black background. This should help to extend battery life on mobile devices and ensure the fastest operating possible.
A taxi passenger was stabbed during a road-rage incident Friday morning on the Long Island Expressway, police said.
The dispute began when the driver of a grey Honda Pilot stopped short in the westbound lane of the expressway near Queens Boulevard around 8:30 a.m., authorities said.
The driver of the Honda Pilot and the male cabbie, 31, and his 25-year-old male passenger all exited their vehicles and began arguing, police said.
The enraged Honda driver then slashed the taxi passenger in his left calf before fleeing in his car, authorities said. The cabbie was not injured.
The victim suffered minor injuries and was treated at the scene, authorities said.
Police are still searching for the attacker, who they described as a Hispanic male.
A BALMAIN EAST harbour view apartment has been snapped up prior to auction for $1.27 million, well above the property’s initial guide of $1.15 million.
The two-bedroom, one-bathroom unit at 28/2 Pearson St had 21 groups inspect the home and seven contracts handed out.
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It attracted a number of out of area buyers and was bought by an investor from Neutral Bay.
It sold through Belle Property Balmain’s Monique Dower and Madeleine Russell.
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“We negotiated with two parties in total to secure the sale — the other party was a couple from Springwood in the Blue Mountains,” Ms Dower said.
The property has an expected rental return of $680-$700 per week.
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Authorities in northern California Tuesday came across a trove of animals that included an albino kangaroo, mini deer and zebras in homes evacuated due to the Oroville Dam crisis.
Authorities in search of inmate who left halfway house
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Authorities are searching for an inmate who walked away from a Los Angeles halfway house.
The Los Angeles Daily News reports the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation says officials conducted an emergency search Saturday after discovering Richard T. Tarin, a resident at the Male Community Re-entry Program facility, removed his electronic monitoring device.
Tarin began serving a five-year, eight-month sentence in November 2013 for driving under the influence of alcohol and causing great bodily injury.
Tarin was transferred to the facility earlier this month and was scheduled to be released on parole in November.
The corrections department says 99 percent of offenders who left an adult institution, camp or community-based program without permission since 1977 have been apprehended.
Arizona Cardinals fans were once accustomed to Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner wearing gloves when he played. The same cannot be said about current starting quarterback, Carson Palmer.
This is why it was news when he appeared at practice sporting a glove on his left hand.
Carson Palmer wearing a glove on his left hand in practice. He did that in the final game last year because of a cut. — Kent Somers (@kentsomers) August 14, 2017
As Somers notes, it was on Palmer’s non-throwing hand and it is something Palmer has done to protect that hand.
It is reasonable to believe Palmer suffered some minor injury to his left hand in the team’s 20-10 preseason win over the Oakland Raiders on Saturday.
But because it is his left hand, there should be no reason for any worrying for Cardinals fans. He will be fine and the glove is just an extra layer of protections while whatever issue he has heals.
The prolific Bangkok-based hotel designer Bill Bensley - responsible for over 200 properties - shares his 2018 travel tips
Travel destinations for 2018?
Zambia, and Madagascar to see the lemurs and chameleons.
A project you’re excited about?
Shinta Mani Wild, a 1,800-acre, 16-tent resort in rural Cambodia. The locality is home to 175 types of birds and almost 200 types of edible plants. Conservation is key - we’ll protect the area from logging and give poachers alternative employment. I'm also working on Capella Ubud in Bali, which was initially meant to be an 85-room resort but we've reduced that to just 22 to lessen the footprint and the environmental impact. We didn't move even one of the 875 trees on the site.
Rainfall totals reach over 7 inches as July 4 storm dampens celebrations
Storms continue to soak greater Houston, with some areas receiving more than 7 inches, according to the Harris County Flood Warning System.
The hardest hit areas appear to be west Harris County and the Bay Area, each recording 7.52 inches as of noon.
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To see rainfall totals, go to the Harris County Flood Warning System.
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The Fourth of July is here, and since you’re probably drunk off your ass, we’ll forego the usual pleasantries and skip right to the funnies. No use wasting precious words that are likely much too blurry to read. Happy Independence Day, you mess!
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Balochistan Minister for Education Tahir Mahmood Khan said incumbent government was taking all possible measures for elimination of unemployment from the province. While talking to APP here on Monday he said about 8000 vacant posts would be filled on merit in education department to improve quality of education in rural areas of province.
“The education is key for development of every society. The provincial government was working day and night for progress and development of Balochistan,” he said. Tahir Mehmood said China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project would provide lots of opportunities to the masses.
He said the government has taken various steps to ensure resolution of the problems being faced by masses including provision of water, better health and education facilities across the province. The minister said that the efforts were underway by the government to maintain peace in the province.—APP
Former Super Eagles striker, Yakubu Aiyegbeni, has said that he sees “great qualities” in his Coventry City team-mates and that is why he joined the League One club. Aiyegbeni has signed a deal with the Sky Blues until the end of the season. Coventry are currently bottom of the third-tier division, but the 34-year-old is […]
QUANTICO, Md. (AP)  A Maryland farm's remaining live horses are being seized days after dozens were found dead in various states of decay.
Wicomico County Sheriff Mike Lewis received a report Friday of dozens of decaying horses at a farm owned by Clayton P. and Barbara L. Pilchard.
Lewis tells The Daily Times of Salisbury he returned Saturday and found the horses had eaten the aluminum siding off the house. He says the horses were starved and "had broken the glass sliding doors on the back of the house, trying to get in and find something to eat."
The sheriff says the dead horses will be disposed in a lined container at a landfill to prevent any infectious disease from infiltrating the groundwater.
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The live horses will be taken to an undisclosed location.
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Several Christian fundamentalist schools have been downgraded in the UK after a government watchdog group followed up on an exclusive report done by The Independent.
AHOSKIE, NC (WAVY) – Ahoskie police need your help to find a missing man.
They say 87-year-old Percell Porter was last seen at the Bojangles restaurant recently. He was wearing a black shirt, blue jeans, a black coat and a blue baseball cap. Investigators say he may be suffering from a cognitive impairment.
If you’ve seen Porter, call police at (252) 332-5011.
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Two Chinese rationals working for a construction company have been kidnapped in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
They were said to have been kidnapped in the bush at Wasa Village where they went to inspect a road project.
Daily Sun, gathered that the two construction workers, names withheld, drove to the lonely site unaccompanied and did not inform anyone about their movement when the incident occurred.
Daily Sun, also gathered that the kidnappers were yet to make contact with the construction company where they work or to make demands for the payment of ransom.
The matter which has already been reported at the Apo Divisional Police headquarters, according to Daily Sun, sources, is said to be receiving prompt response as police have mobilized to rescue the victims alive.
More details coming
R&B singer Tank is on mission to get attention lately because he’s got a new album to sell.
As you know, Tank faced a few side-eyes online last week after his onstage proclamation about sucking “dents’ (click HERE if you missed that).
Now the sultry singer is baring his skivvies to give you ladies a glimpse into what you’re missing.
Photos below…
FashionBombDaily recently released several photos of the sexy star but the one above has been making the rounds.
Tank displays his package in his Calvin Klein underwear in the thirst trap but many are scrutinizing what he has to offer.
For those of you who missed it, Tank so ‘savage’ in bed that he’s been sucking ‘dents in foreheads’ for years.
[READ: Tank Said What?!? Singer Gets Side-Eye for Claims of Sucking This… (VIDEO)]
One thing’s for sure, Tank is a ‘SAVAGE’ when it comes to singing about sex so go cop his new album of the same name (see what I did there?)
What are your thoughts about Tanks viral underwear shot?
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Described as the "mad altoist of Jazz" Richie Cole comes to the Lowcountry for three special performances starting this Thurs. April 20 at North Charleston Italian restaurant, Gennaro's The Thursday performance, which starts at 7:30 p.m., features the musical stylings of Cole and the Alto Madness Orchestra. Trombonist and band leader Mike Gennaro and his octet have been practicing tunes from Cole's Alto Madness book to prep for the altoist's special appearance.Then on Fri. April 21, check out Cole at How Art Thou at 8 p.m. To round out the weekend, Cole and pianist Oscar Rivers play at HAT Sat. April 22 at 8 p.m.
For sale - Luberon - Stone property - Cabrières d 'Avignon - 8 Rooms. Magnificent renovated country house of 300 M2 with interior Provencal courtyard. Surrounded by orchards on 2 hectares of land with superb views, it consists of a hall with stone floor, living room with fireplace, access to shaded terraces. Large kitchen, office space with mezzanine. 5 bedrooms with private bathrooms. Superb pool overlooking the countryside and the Luberon.
The two London clubs are set to appoint new managers this summer after difficult seasons.
Arsene Wenger has announced he will step down at the Emirates at the end of the campaign.
And after almost 22 years in charge, the Gunners now face the task of finding his ideal successor.
Chelsea, meanwhile, are expected to part ways with Antonio Conte, despite his title success last term.
Argentinian Simeone has long been linked with a potential switch to the Premier League.
LAFAYETTE, Tenn. (AP) — A grand jury in Tennessee has indicted three men on charges of escaping jail last month and charged two women in connection with the case.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said Monday that escape, theft and vandalism charges were brought against 21-year-old Dylan Cecil Ferguson, 29-year-old Matthew Allen White and 32-year-old Jeffery Dewayne Strong. TBI said 30-year-old Sky Lynn White and 38-year-old Tabitha Ellen Swaffer were charged with being an accessory.
Ferguson, White and Strong are accused of fleeing the Macon County jail on Nov. 8. TBI said Ferguson surrendered to officers the next day in Trousdale County.
The agency said Matthew White and Sky White, his wife, were arrested in Bowling Green, also on Nov. 9. Strong was arrested Nov. 10 in Macon County. Swaffer was accused of serving as an accessory to the Whites.
PARIS (AP) — The International Chamber of Commerce is holding an arbitration hearing over Russian magnate Sergei Pugachev’s claims for $12 billion from Russia, part of a long-running battle with President Vladimir Putin’s government.
Russia accuses Pugachev of embezzlement, while Pugachev alleges the Russian state unlawfully took over his shipyards and other assets. Pugachev had a big business empire in the 1990s.
Pugachev’s representatives say at Monday’s hearing in Paris, he’s seeking to freeze Russian government assets abroad or other punitive measures.
The Russian state Deposit Insurance Agency says Pugachev ran his bank into the ground in a scam to get money from the government. Authorities have frozen Pugachev’s assets in Britain and Switzerland in that case and he was sentenced in Britain for contempt of court. Russian prosecutors want Pugachev extradited from France.
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It was a day of reckoning for convicted killer Michael John Franco.
Judge Anthony Villalobos sentenced Franco to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the murder of beloved Palm Desert High School teacher Jill Grant. Franco.
Nigeria's government plans to close the airport in the capital, Abuja, for six weeks to repair a runway that some airlines have described as dangerous, an aviation ministry statement said Monday.
Kaduna has rail service to Abuja, but the railroad station is 45 kilometers (28 miles) and a 50-minute drive from the airport.
Kaduna's airport is unlikely to be able to accommodate the traffic that Azikiwe does.
At Abuja airport, a South African Airways plane was damaged on landing in August.
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Amazon, who paid $250 million alone for the rights alone to make a 'Lord of the Rings' prequel, could reportedly spend $500 million or more for two seasons on production and marketing on the series. USA TODAY
Firefighters injured, 17 displaced in apartment fire
WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) — Two firefighters have been injured during a Massachusetts apartment building fire that displaced over a dozen people.
MassLive.com reports the blaze started at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday in a four-story Worcester building.
Firefighters arrived to find the top floor partially engulfed, but were able to put out the fire within 20 minutes.
Two firefighters were treated at the scene with minor injuries. Two dogs were pulled from the building. One dog, a poodle, survived.
There is no report of resident injuries. Police say 17 people are displaced and being assisted by The American Red Cross. Investigators are searching for the cause of the fire.
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MIAMI (WSVN) - The Archdiocese of Miami has announced that students in their elementary and high schools in both Miami-Dade and Broward counties will be released early for the upcoming solar eclipse.
According to a press release, students will be dismissed at 11:30 a.m., on Aug. 21, before the eclipse.
It is unknown if public schools in Miami-Dade and Broward will do the same.
We are awaiting word from @MDCPS and @browardschools – how will public schools handle the eclipse? — Frank Guzman (@fguzmanon7) August 14, 2017
According to NASA, this will be the first solar eclipse that will cross the entire continental United States in 99 years.
According to TimeandDate.com, the eclipse will begin in South Florida at 1:26 p.m., with the maximum coverage taking place at 2:58 p.m.
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Tamra Judge's prayers have been answered.
After the Real Housewives of Orange County star opened up about being estranged from her eldest daughter, the Bravo star shared some good news with her followers.
In a new Instagram post, the Cut Fitness owner revealed that she was able to celebrate Sidney Barney's high school graduation as a family.
"So many things to be proud of this month. Our family has come a long way and I couldn't be happier," Tamra shared on social media. "Simon and I are so proud of these amazing, smart, funny, beautiful & crazy kids. Congrats Sidney."
She added, "Your smile lightens up the room and your future is so bright. #gaveituptojesus #2017 #family."
Liverpool midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain picked up a leg injury and had to leave Tuesday’s Champions League semifinal against Roma in the opening 15 minutes on Tuesday.
Oxlade-Chamberlain was involved in a challenge with Roma’s Aleksandar Kolarov and underwent lengthy treatment on the pitch before being carried back to the dressing room on a stretcher.
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp called Georginio Wijnaldum to replace Oxlade-Chamberlain. The Netherlands international had been the only player who started against Manchester City in the quarterfinals to miss out against Roma, as he was replaced by Jordan Henderson.
Oxlade-Chamberlain will now be a major doubt for England, with the World Cup less than two months away.
Singer Adele was praised by fans on Wednesday night for visiting Grenfell Tower, the 24-storey west London residential building that was ravaged by a fire.
"Adele is at currently at Grenfell Tower asking if anyone needs help that was affected by the fire," a fan account Tweeted. She was "going around and hugging everyone she could to comfort them," it added.
The 29-year-old British star was photographed in a long black dress attending a vigil at the scene of the incident in Kensington.
At least 12 people were killed in the blaze that started early Wednesday morning, police said. A further 69 were injured, with 18 in a critical condition.
The fire is now all but extinguished and there are not thought to be any survivors inside.
The cause of the fire is not yet known, but residents repeatedly warned about the building's fire safety. British Prime Minister Theresa May has promised a full investigation into the blaze.
Tyson Foods announced Tuesday it has created a 10-person leadership team to help the company accelerate growth. The company also announced the departure of three longtime members of its management team.
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By the time American jazz traveled all the way to Russia, it had changed a lot in translation, as we'll hear in the first Jazz Suite by Shostakovich this morning.
As proof mounts that pollution is linked to premature aging, Janna Zittrer Appleby reports on a new crop of beauty products that promise to safeguard your skin So much for slathering on the SPF and taking cover in the shade. In the battle against signs of aging, it seems sun protection isn't the only weapon required.
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Former CIA and FBI official Philip Mudd discusses the release of the Nunes memo and how people at the FBI feel about it.
Tomorrow, Rockstar Games is releasing an update for “Grand Theft Auto Online” called “Doomsday Heist.” Tonight, Frank Ocean took to his Tumblr to tease his very own “Grand Theft Auto” radio station. Putting two and two together, it appears that an Ocean-curated radio station called “blonded Los Santos 97.8 FM” will appear in the game. Pitchfork has reached out to Ocean and Rockstar’s representatives for more information. Watch a preview of the new game below. Ocean will join the ranks of “GTA”’s musical contributors like Flying Lotus, Tyler the Creator, Danny Brown, Iggy Pop, and more. Ocean recently hinted that a new, unreleased album is done.
During tonight’s episode of “Talking Smack”, Smackdown Live General Manager Daniel Bryan announced a No. 1 Contender Battle Royal to replace Randy Orton for next week.
Randy Orton announced during tonight’s 2/14 WWE Smackdown Live in Anaheim that he refused to face Bray Wyatt for the WWE Championship at WrestleMania 33.
Already announced for next week’s Smackdown Live in Ontario, Canada is Nikki Bella vs. Natalya in a Falls Count Anywhere match. It was also teased that Naomi may defend the WWE Smackdown Women’s Championship against Alexa Bliss as well.
Coachella revelers used the “Find My iPhone” app to track down an alleged phone thief during the festival over the weekend, California police said.
The music fans followed Reinaldo De Jesus Henao around the grounds until he was detained by security workers at the event, Indio police said. Police said they found more than 100 cellphones in Henao’s backpack.
“A bunch of people activated their ‘find my phone’ and pointed at, ‘Hey, it’s that guy, my phone, my dot, it’s moving with that guy,’ ” Indio police Sgt. Dan Marshall said
Henao, 36, of New York, was arrested on suspicion of grand theft and possession of stolen property, the Los Angeles Times reported.
Police said several phones were returned and the others were left at the lost and found.
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The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a Flood Advisory for: southern Alexander County, west central Iredell County, southeastern Caldwell County, east central McDowell County, north central Catawba County, and Central Burke County until 730 AM EDT Wednesday, April 25, 2018.
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THE Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) has appointed 18 people - including prominent members of the business community - to the board of Enterprise Singapore with effect from April 1.
The new one-stop government agency, which aims to help Singapore companies scale up
The Benicia High School girls basketball team beat Vallejo, 62-41, on Tuesday in the regular season finale for both programs.
Kaylan Lockrem had 15 points and 14 boards to lead the Panthers (15-9, 6-4). Kameron Hatcher had 10 points and six assists and Elizabeth Sweeney finished with six points and eight boards. Morgan Bundy, Gabriella Quitevis and Ama Ogan each had six points.
Ajaloni Irvin scored a game-high 20 points to lead the Redhawks. Kianie Williams had nine points and Kiarra Smith had five points.
Benicia head coach Randy Saitz said Vallejo gave his team a good battle in the season finale.
The Panthers await the Sac-Joaquin Section playoff bracket.
Promotional photograph provided by Sony showing Mexican pop singer Thalia, who will release her latest single "No me acuerdo" (I Don't Remember) this Friday in Miami, United States, May 30, 2018. EPA-EFE/Sony
Mexican pop singer Thalia will launch her latest reggaeton single "No me acuerdo" (I Don't Remember) this week as the starting point of her 14th studio album, which features a mix of styles with songs that defend women's right to be "human, real and roguish."
"On this album, I've received many gifts both artistically and personally and that's how I wanted to deliver it to the public," Thalia told EFE in an interview.
Bolton PAC launches new ad to benefit Nicholson for Senate
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A television ad to benefit Republican U.S. Senate candidate Kevin Nicholson paid for by U.S. Ambassador John Bolton's political action committee is running in Milwaukee.
The John Bolton SuperPAC announced the $278,000 television and radio ad buy Monday that runs for two weeks. It comes after the group first ran the ad in January in the Green Bay market.
The ad highlights Nicholson's background as a Marine and says he knows the importance of combatting terrorism.
Bolton's super PAC has pledged to spend $1 million helping Nicholson defeat Republican state Sen. Leah Vukmir in the primary. Nicholson is a businessman from Delafield running for office for the first time.
The winner of the August primary will face Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin in November.
CONESTOGA, Pa. (WHTM) – A coroner was called Tuesday night in Lancaster County after a tractor-trailer struck a pedestrian.
Authorities were alerted around 7 p.m. to the crash in the parking lot of the Turkey Hill Dairy, which is located at 2601 River Road in Manor Township.
According to a Lancaster County 911 dispatcher, the driver remained at the scene.
Police have not released additional details at this time.
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Feb 2(Reuters) - Dynac Corp
* Says it will restructure the company into a holding company, effective July 1
* Says it will transfer restaurant business to split preparatory company, which was established on Jan. 5
* Says it will change company name to Dynac Holdings Corporation, effective July 1
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Gas Prices Still Climbing In Northern New England
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Gas prices are still climbing in northern New England.
The latest GasBuddy.com survey of Vermont gas stations shows the average price of gas rose 3.8 cents to $2.39 per gallon last week. In Maine, the average price rose 3.1 cents, to $2.36 per gallon. The price in New Hampshire rose 2.7 cents per gallon, to $2.26.
Elsewhere, the national average rose 1.1 cents to $2.40 per gallon. That’s an increase of 11.1 cents per gallon during the last month and 29.2 cents per gallon higher than a year ago.
hood county news A Code Purple alert message earlier this week about shots fired on campus had parents red with anger and Tarleton State University officials red with embarrassment.
The message,
Inventec (OTC:IVCJF) subsidiary Inventec Appliances says it will start shipping Apple’s (NASDAQ:AAPL) HomePod smart speaker late this year, which matches Apple’s December launch date.
Fubon Securities analyst Arthur Liao predicts Inventec will ship 500K units of HomePod in 2017 and that the late-launching device will contribute less than 1% of the company’s revenues.
Next year, the company will have to split HomePod orders with Hon Hai Precision Industry (OTCPK:HNHAF, OTCPK:HNHAY), or Foxconn, likely due to Apple’s dislike for relying on one supplier.
Digitimes reports that Foxconn’s July consolidated revenues were $10.62B, down slightly sequentially but up 7.53% on the year.
Foxconn’s revenues are expected to increase this month and peak in Q4 with those growths tied to the upcoming iPhone launch.
Previously: CNBC says Wisconsin could decline Foxconn plant (Aug. 9)
On May 8th, 2016, Corey Taylor (Slipknot, Stone Sour) performed a sold out acoustic set at Koko in London, England. The full performance will be released for the first time to the public on December 18th at thecoreytaylor.com.
Check out a teaser below, and stay tuned for more details.
Upcoming Stone Sour live dates:
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11 - Zenith - Munchen, Germany
12 - Gasometer - Vienna, Austria
14 - Samsung Hall - Zurich, Switzerland
15 - Alcatraz - Milan, Italy
TANNERSVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) – Free Narcan training is happening in Greene County on Wednesday.
The drug is used to reverse the effects of an overdose and it has saved many lives. The training takes place at 6 p.m. at the Mountain Top Library in Tannersville.
New Yorkers are encouraged to carry Narcan and know how to use it. It’s available at low or no cost through state programs.
The training is open to the public but you are encouraged to call ahead and reserve your place.
Contact Maureen Garcia at (518) 589-5707 to register. Participants must be at least 16 years of age.
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Close finishes were the order of the day in the Burghley Park sixes competition last night (July 3).
Upingham’s 10 run-win over Market Overton was the biggest margin of victory in three first round matches.
Pete Morgan hits out for Bourne in the Burghley Park sixes. Photo: James Biggs photography.
Bourne pipped Nassington by four runs, while Oakham beat Castor by three runs.
Nassington’s Richard Morris won champagne moment-of-the-night for taking back-to-back boundary catches.
Scores:
Bourne 66 (R. Bentley 32, P. Morgan 23) beat Nassington 62
Uppingham 89 (A. Ashwin 45, H. Butcher 21) beat Market Overton 79 (B. Makwana 45).
Oakham 86 (J. Tattersall 51) beat Castor 82 (M. Wheat 24).
The first quarter-final between holders Oundle and Barnack completes tonight’s (July 4) sixes action.
That match will follow first round games between Ufford Park and Stamford Town, and Uffington and Newborough.
Sixes action should start around 6pm.
Two men are in critical condition and another has serious injuries after their car crashed into a stobie pole in Adelaide.
The driver, a 24-year-old man, was airlifted to Flinders Medical Centre on Sunday evening while a 23-year-old man was taken to the Royal Adelaide Hospital by ambulance. They are in a critical condition.
A second passenger, a 22-year-old man, suffered non-life threatening injuries.
While the entire nation is debating on playing national anthem in movie halls, COVAI POST WANTED TO CHECK HOW WELL-VERSED OUR YOUNGSTERS ARE WITH THE VERY NATIONAL ANTHEM — JANA GANA MANA….
BART officials now believe metallic dust is to blame for the mysterious power surges that knocked out nearly two dozen train cars Friday between two East Bay stations. BART workers first started noticing problems with the cars at around 10:30 a.m. between the North Concord/Martinez and Pittsburg/Bay Point stations, said spokesman Jim Allison.
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The March weather madness will continue later this week when another “significant winter storm” moves into the Lake Tahoe region, bringing rain and snow with it.
After a mostly sunny Monday, light rain and snow are expected Tuesday before a much stronger system brings Sierra rain, snow and gusty winds starting on Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service.
Snow levels are expected start out fairly high — between 7,000 and 8,500 feet — on Wednesday before a cold front moves into the area Thursday and Friday.
The Sierra high country could see several feet of snow by Friday morning. Snowfall below 8,000 feet is less certain and will depend on how fast snow levels fall, the weather service states.
Motorists should expect “significant travel impacts” for mountain passes on U.S. 50 and Interstate 80 Thursday and into Friday morning.
A winter storm late last week brought more than 4 feet of snow in 48 hours to some Lake Tahoe ski resorts.
May 2 A Brown Company Inc
* Clarifies on "DENR’s Lopez Bans Open-Pit Mining" in Manila Bulletin (internet edition) news article
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Three people are facing charges in connection with a drug investigation in Kitchener.
Waterloo Regional Police say a total of three people have been arrested in connection with the investigation, and a search warrant was executed at a home in Kitchener on Thursday.
Items allegedly seized from the home include methamphetamine, fentanyl, marijuana, prescription drugs and both real and fake money.
Two of the men have been charged with drug possession for the purpose of trafficking, and the third with drug possession.
CAIRO, March 29 Egypt's cabinet approved the 2017/18 budget on Wednesday, targeting a 9.1 percent deficit for the year, Finance Minister Amr El-Garhy said in a press conference.
Revenues are expected to reach 818 billion Egyptian pounds ($45.17 billion) and revenues from taxes are expected to reach 604 billion pounds, he said. ($1 = 18.1100 Egyptian pounds) (writing by Asma Alsharif; Editing by Dominic Evans)
Best Places To Meet New People In ConnecticutWhether you are new to the state or a longtime resident who wants to expand your circle of friends, here are some of the places where you will have the best luck.
Khartoum – (smc) Central Bank of Sudan (CBOS) has affirmed that it will make financial and monetary reforms to avail the environment for the pro-lifting of sanctions, calling
for more efforts to resuming the transactions and commercial deals with all the countries worldwide.
CBOS Governor, Hazim Abdul Gadir expected increase in the revenues in the upcoming period, affirming Sudan’s commitment to all the international banking requirements, adding that Sudan is endeavouring to re-establish the financial relations with all financial institutions abroad.
Garver will get the day off for Wednesday's series finale versus Kansas City, Brandon Warne of ZoneCoverage.com reports.
Bobby Wilson will take over the catching duties and bat ninth in his stead. Garver has collected three hits over the last two games, and he could be starting to heat up at the plate after breaking out of an 0-for-8 slump.
The chief executive of the Humane Society of the United...
WASHINGTON — The chief executive director of The Humane Society of the United States resigned following sexual harassment allegations.
The New York Times reports that Wayne Pacelle resigned Friday after donors and employees of the animal protection group began calling for him to step down over the allegations.
In an email to staff, Pacelle said that because “our mission depends on unity,” he was stepping aside to allow a search for a successor to begin “and to put aside any distractions, in the best interests of all parties.”
In a news release announcing the resignation, Rick Bernthal, chairman of the board of The Humane Society, said the last few days have been hard for the group’s family of staff and supporters.
Kitty Block has been named acting president and CEO for The Humane Society.
After six years with the company, Sony CEO Kaz Hirai will step down from his post on April 1, 2018. He will remain with the company as chairman, and the CEO seat will be filled by current CFO Kenichiro Yoshida. Samuel Axon reports via Ars Technica of the reputation his successor has built for making touch cuts to get back in the black:
Former Chancellor Nigel Lawson asserted that the National Health Service was as "the closest thing the English people have to a religion". The same observation can doubtless be applied to the other parts of the United Kingdom and when the tenets of that faith are suddenly up for revision then its adherents should know.
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SALT LAKE CITY - A massive survey of Utah students shows many of them are drinking and smoking e-cigs.
The survey, called the Prevention Needs Assessment, includes responses from more than fifty thousand Utah students in grades 6, 8, 10 and 12.
Among the results, about thirty percent of Utah High School students have tried alcohol, with the same percentage reporting they've tried e-cigarettes, a practice commonly called vaping.
The survey also includes extensive questions about mental health and students' relationships with peers, parents and other adults.
The findings consistently show parents are the most significant role models and confidants in the lives of the majority of Utah students.
For a look at the report, click here.
Members of the Lincolnshire Greyhound Trust (LGT) padded along to Boston town centre with some of the charity’s retired greyhounds who are looking for loving homes as pets on Saturday.
The LGT kennel is based in between Boston and Spalding and has between 12 to 14 greyhounds needing homes at any one time.
LGT are a local registered charity 1103656 and always looking for good owners.
For more information visit: http://community.lincolnshire.gov.uk/lincolnshiregreyhoundtrust/
“We value (Connecticut) state workers’ labor, but their exorbitant benefits should not come at the ever-increasing expense of taxpayers or with further cuts to vital services. It is long past time for the unions to recognize this obvious truth.”
– The (Norwich) Bulletin, Dec. 29 editorial, “Unions must see need to adjust benefits”
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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina police say a bail bondsman shot at a suspect as he and others were trying to take the man into custody at a shopping mall.
The Winston-Salem Journal reports Winston-Salem police say bondsmen approached the vehicle of 29-year-old Nathan Artillery Taylor in the parking lot of Hanes Mall on Saturday. Authorities say he drove erratically to elude arrest, and one of the bondsmen shot at Taylor, who kept moving and crashed into two other cars before he fled on foot.
Police said officers could not find Taylor, and it didn’t appear he was struck by the gunfire. The drivers of the other cars suffered minor injuries.
Taylor was initially wanted by police on a number of charges, including assault on a female and false imprisonment.
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Aug 15 (Reuters) - Hangzhou Anysoft Information Technology Co Ltd
* Says it signs strategic agreement to set up industry fund worth at least 500 million yuan ($74.94 million) with partner
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Further company coverage: ($1 = 6.6723 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
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The July 3 episode of SmackDown Live continued the brand's build to the 2018 WWE Extreme Rules pay-per-view while spotlighting several of its highest-profile competitors.
Jeff Hardy delivered another phenomenal performance as he defended his United States Championship against The Miz, Rusev sent a message loudly and clearly to WWE champion AJ Styles, Becky Lynch continued her winning ways, and Sanity made enemies of one of the company's most decorated trios.
Those four occurrences spawned the night's biggest takeaways, too.
With SmackDown finally building some momentum for itself, relive Tuesday's USA Network broadcast and find out what fans should be talking about in its wake.
Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin says firing Michel Therrien as head coach was a difficult decision but a necessary one for the good of the organization.
Bergevin says he is convinced that new coach Claude Julien is the man to turn around the slumping franchise.
Bergevin adds that Julien is one of the best coaches in the National Hockey League and has proven his worth over the years.
Julien became available when he was fired in his 10th season with the Boston Bruins last week and it's believed some other teams were also interested in the 56-year-old coach.
Bergevin, who held a news conference today at the team's practice arena, says his relationship with Therrien was always marked by intensity, sincerity and emotion and that their meeting on Tuesday was no different.
Waterloo fire and police responded to a crash near East High School on Maple Street around 11 a.m. Saturday. Fire crews say two people were in the car and hit a pole, that's when both people jumped out of the damaged car and attempted to run away.
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Zombie Pup Crawl + Barktoberfest
These tap rooms are going to the dogs! First, the annual Zombie Pub Crawl kicks off their Zombie Week—and boy what a week, but more on that Monday—with the Zombie Pup Crawl, a doggo dress up party at Bauhaus Brew Labs that’s co-presented by Midwest Animal Rescue (MARS). (They have promised the DJ will only play “Who Let The Dogs Out” once. We’ll see.) Saturday, 2-4 PM. Free. Then on Sunday, Inbound Brewco hosts a furry Barktoberfest with Finley’s Barkery that includes a fashion show hosted, costume contest (will some dog win both??), a bunch of pet goods vendors, and live music from Alex Rossi. Sunday, 2-7 PM. Free. Both have great beer and more puns during the dog days of fall that you’ll want to hear! —Peter Armenian
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May 2 Perfumania Holdings Inc
* Perfumania reports fiscal 2016 fourth quarter net sales of $142 million
* Q4 loss per share $0.45
* Q4 revenue $142 million
* Says accelerating closure of underperforming stores
* Says "We have recently undertaken an exhaustive review of our human and infrastructure resources"
* Says review, while on-going, has already resulted in reduction of store footprint to 287 stores as of fiscal 2016 year end
* Will be making changes that are expected to yield cost savings and better align operational structure
* Says since fiscal 2016, closed an additional 43 locations, amounting to a reduction of over 20% of retail store footprint Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting by Debanjan Bose)
SAN FRANCISCO (AP)  Constituents who say U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein isn't doing enough to battle President Donald Trump interrupted the California Democrat's appearance at a town hall with boos and jeers.
The Mercury News reports (http://bayareane.ws/2pKRFSh ) that the majority of people at Monday's forum seemed supportive of Feinstein and greeted her with applause.
But angry constituents also yelled "you're a sell-out" and "stand up." At one point, a barking dog joined in.
Trump critics have filled town halls across the country to push members of Congress to fight the Republican president on his tax returns, health care and other issues.
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Feinstein tried to stress that she was just one senator out of 100, and was in the minority party of her chamber.
The event was held at San Francisco's Scottish Rite Masonic Center.
× Bears Insider Adam Hoge: “I don’t know how you can fire Ryan Pace when he just had that good of a draft including the quarterback position”
It’s time for another episode of “Monday Evening Quarterback!” Tonight, Justin and WGN Bears Insider Adam Hoge break down the Bears 33-7 dismantling of the Cincinnati Bengals. Adam and Justin talk about the surprising Bears performance, what this game means for the future of the franchise, the balanced attack from the Bears offense, the continuing improvement of Mitchell Trubisky, the future of GM Ryan Pace, head coach John Fox and the rest of the Bears coaching staff, the impressive showing from the Bears defense, the importance of keeping Danny Trevathan on the field, and what we should look for as the Bears head to Detroit to take on the Lions on Saturday.
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An early afternoon jog Saturday on Horseshoe Bend, turns into a feel story of the day. The Camden County Sheriff’s Department reports a young woman was doing her thing when she came across 200 dollars in cash, a social security card and some other items. Instead of giving in to any temptation to pocket the cash, the unidentified woman and her father turned the items over to the sheriff’s department which, then, turned to social media to locate and return the stash to the victim…the victim, earlier, had lost his wallet before finding it without the contents.
A Tri-City father is locked up without bail for allegedly kicking his sleeping baby in the head because they were left behind at a Kennewick hotel by the man’s girlfriend. File Tri-City Herald
A P.O.W. bracelet bearing the name of an American soldier who went missing has kept a Belton woman wondering about his fate for more than 40 years. Now, she has answers.
Brent started with Mark Latham and Alan Jones cookbook and one of the recipes, Roseanne Barr US TV show cancellation, Victorian Police RBT fake testing, Barnaby Joyce.. its over.
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For some locals, the increase in visitor numbers in our coastal towns does present a few added challenges.
BARCELONA, Spain — The ballot boxes arrived from France under the cover of night, were stored in homes and improvised hiding places, and then secretly shuttled to polling stations right under the nose of police.
Grassroots activists who staged a disputed referendum of independence in Catalonia described to The Associated Press how they managed to outsmart Spain's highest powers and hold the Oct. 1 vote despite a police crackdown that left hundreds injured.
Nevada casinos have crossed the $1 billion revenue mark for the third consecutive month.
Regulators released data Monday showing casinos statewide earned about $1.03 billion from gamblers in March. That's a 3.4 percent increase compared to the same month last year.
Data from the Nevada Gaming Control Board shows Las Vegas Strip casinos saw their winnings jump 9.1 percent to about $574 million.
Casinos in downtown Las Vegas reported the sharpest decline among the markets monitored across the state. Those casinos reported revenue of about $54 million, down 14.2 percent.
Winnings also decreased in Stateline, on the south shore of Lake Tahoe. Revenue there was about $14.6 million, down 12.9 percent.
The state benefited with about $75.8 million in percentage fees based on the taxable revenues generated in March.
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Suarez has only recently come back from a knee injury sustained in the Spanish Super Cup defeat to Real Madrid.
But Barcelona will be without their star striker once again before Christmas after agreeing to let the Uruguayan go under the knife.
According to Catalonia Radio, Suarez will have surgery on a cyst on his knee in November and will be out for two weeks.
The former Liverpool star was rushed back to fitness sooner than expected after Barca lost Ousmane Dembele to a long-term injury.
But Suarez’s knee cannot continue without an operation and Barca have finally decided when the procedure will take place.
Started as a medical shop that churned through owners, the new recreational shop has undergone a welcome makeover thanks to Shanna Stevens, a mother of five and founder of a fitness center in Washington. She and her husband also owned a rec shop in Everett, Wash., and intend to make the most of what is already the most convenient pot stop in the central eastside area. Fresh Buds accepts debit cards and credit cards at the register, and Stevens is moving toward obtaining a delivery license. The reception area holds a display case with glass bongs and pipes "so cheap you can break it and buy more," across from which Stevens' 13-year-old daughter's paintings are displayed. Like a lot of dispensaries still wading through the 2016 sun-grown harvest, Fresh Buds features affordable flower from all-but-unbranded farms like Homegrown Organics, along with local gardens like Zen Teq Pharms, whose Strawberry Ice turned out to be the smokable Adderall I've been seeking.
City police gave a Windsor woman a ride to Chatham Sunday after she skipped her date in court.
The woman, 29, was arrested in March of last year for theft-related charges following an incident in Tilbury. She was released from custody on a promise to appear in court at a later date.
A warrant was issued for her arrest on March 27 when she skipped her Chatham-Kent court appearance.
On Sunday, the woman was charged additionally with failing to attend court. She was subsequently released on another promise to appear at a future court date.
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HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WJTV) — Hattiesburg Police are investigating a shooting at the Bonhomie Apartments.
Captain Branden McLemore tells WHLT that two were shot there.
The victims were taken to the hospital.
One of the victims is stable, and the other person is in critical condition.
Officers are still investigating.
SACRAMENTO (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the California Lottery's "Daily 3 Midday" game were:
7-0-8
(seven, zero, eight)
The Pima County Sheriff's Department is seeking the public's help in locating a missing 64-year-old Tucson man. Officials asking for help locating missing Tucson man, 64 The Pima County Sheriff's Department is seeking the public's help in locating a missing 64-year-old Tucson man.
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April 12 Treasure Factory Co Ltd
* Says it will repurchase up to 150,000 shares, representing 1.36 percent of outstanding
* Says share repurchase price at up to 120 million yen in total
* Says repurchase period from April 13 to April 20
* Says it will retire the newly repurchased shares on April 20
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Forsberg scored a goal and an assist while adding three shots, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Monday's 4-0 win over the Sabres.
It's the 23-year-old's second straight two-point performance, and Forsberg now has four goals and 11 points over his last 10 games. Despite missing 14 games to injury and suspension this season, he still has 21 goals and 53 points in 58 games, and if he can stay hot down the stretch he might even be able to match or top his career-high 64 points from 2015-16.
TORONTO (AP) The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired goalie Calvin Pickard from the Vegas Golden Knights on Friday for forward Tobias Lindberg and a sixth-round pick next year.
The Maple Leafs assigned Pickard to the American Hockey League’s Toronto Marlies.
The 25-year-old Pickard was 15-31-2 with a 2.98 goals-against average in 50 games last season for Colorado. He was selected by the Golden Knights in the expansion draft.
The 22-year-old Lindberg has two assists in six career NHL games. He had six goals and 10 assists in 44 games for the Marlies last season. Vegas assigned the Swede to the AHL’s Chicago Wolves.
The Avenues United Educational, Sports and Cultural Organization held a Media Conference this morning at 10:00, at LAX Sports Bar, Upstairs Isles Boutique on Grenville Street here in Kingstown.
The Agenda included the Club’s participation in the 2018 Caribbean Club Championship and plans for the 50th Anniversary of the Club.
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RIYADH - Saudi Arabia on Tuesday rejected French President Emmanuel Macron's comment that Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri had been held against his will in the kingdom in November. Hariri announced on November 4 that he was stepping down in a televised address from Riyadh, only to rescind it the following month after Macron's intervention.
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Winning numbers drawn in 'All or Nothing Morning' game
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday morning's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "All or Nothing Morning" game were:
04-07-08-09-11-13-16-17-19-21-22-23
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Stocker brought in his only target for one yard in Sunday's 17-16 win over the Panthers.
The veteran's meager production represented the totality of what the tight end position yielded for the Bucs in Week 17, as they clearly missed Cameron Brate's (back) play-making ability. Stocker once again fulfilled his blocking responsibilities at a high level in 2016, while also contributing five receptions for 23 yards.
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VERO BEACH, Fla. (AP)  A bird strike caused $1 million damage to the engine of a Blue Angels jet at an air show in Florida.
Vero Beach Air Show spokeswoman Catherine Caddell tells TCPalm.com that the team's No. 5 jet made a safe but early landing after Saturday's bird strike.
The Navy then brought in another FA-18 plane and put a number "5'' on it so viewers could see a complete show on Sunday. The six blue and yellow planes then soared over Vero Beach, performing acrobatic skills for the crowd below.
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Canada's 150th birthday is a chance for us to celebrate our country and our history and the people who made that history. Many Canadians have made their mark on the world, whether by their craft, their words, or just by being themselves.
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ROME — Italy’s populist 5-Star Movement says it’s open to finding agreement with the Democratic Party on forming a government, but that its members would have to vote on any such alliance.
The country’s March 4 parliamentary election produced an inconclusive outcome. A new round of consultations on creating the next Italian government began on Tuesday.
Five-Star leader Luigi Di Maio declared all negotiations with the right-wing League dead. He said the League was “condemned to irrelevance” by refusing to break with former Premier Silvio Berlusconi’s Forza Italia.
The 5-Stars, the election’s single biggest vote-getter, now are looking to the centre-left Democrats, who are badly divided. Some want to be in opposition, while others are open to a 5-Star deal.
Di Maio says Italians should vote again, if no deal is reached.
April 24 (Reuters) - Shandong Longlive Bio-Technology Co Ltd :
* SAYS IT EXPECTS 2017 NET LOSS OF 3.5 BILLION YUAN ($555.09 million) VERSUS NET PROFIT OF 117.5 MILLION YUAN YEAR AGO Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2qUM7Yp Further company coverage: ($1 = 6.3053 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
WWE has announced that Braun Strowman will be opening tonight’s episode of RAW in Columbus, OH at the Value City Arena to talk about his attack on Roman Reigns on last week’s RAW. Reigns worked live events this past weekend despite the ongoing storyline injury that WWE has been doing since the attack. He is expected to appear on tonight’s show.
As of this writing, no matches have been announced for the show.
Austrian energy company EVN has reached an out-of-court settlement with the National Electric Company (NEK) on an old dispute dating back to 2012 – 2013.
The amount is unknown but the Austrian group estimates that the funds agreed will raise its net profit for the current quarter by EUR 38 M.
According to data for May 2013, EVN had an unpaid bill by NEK for the purchase of energy for BGN 192 M. The company implemented an offsetting procedure but the state venture disputed the operation.
Now, the agreement is for an offsetting procedure again.
The agreement reduces the risk of Bulgaria being forced to pay a huge sum by the International Centre for the Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) with the World Bank.
EVN’s suit is for EUR 600 M and at least a part of it is on the issue already settled with NEK.
Two other energy distribution companies have initiated suits of a similar nature – CEZ and Energo.Pro.
Negotiators at the G-20 summit of finance ministers agreed on language in their draft communique that says crypto assets lack many of the attributes of sovereign currencies, according to a person with direct knowledge of the talks. *G-20 negotiators also withdrew language on risk of inward looking policy to global growth in draft communique *There’s intense debate on digital taxation at G-20, Brazil Finance Minister Henrique Meirelles tells reporters in Buenos Aires *Brazil favors digital taxation, Meirelles said *NOTE from earlier: Digital Taxation Is Said to Be a Major Sticking Point at G-20 Link
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Authorities are working to learn more details after a man was stabbed to death Tuesday afternoon.Deputies with the Johnston County Sheriff's Office said the incident happened just before 1:30 p.m. in the 1800 block of Mamie Road.When deputies arrived, they found that 40-year-old Timothy Paul Ledford Jr. had been stabbed by 16-year-old Logan Kane Yeargin.While Ledford was being transported by EMS he was pronounced deceased.At this time, officials said it appears Ledford and the teen's mother were involved in a domestic altercation and Yeargin intervened.Investigators are consulting with the District Attorney's Office.Charges have yet to be filed.
WE SHOULD PUBLISH OUR JOYS, AND CONCEAL OUR GRIEFS
After suffered the loss of their best friends last year, Kurt Byrne and Fiona Odewhan got just that at 1:32am on New Year’s Day when their first apple of their eyes Michael Kurt Leslie Byrne was born after nearly 24 hours of hard work, and had won the heading of the first baby born in the Australian Capital Territory in 2017 at Canberra Hospital, and the father said, we required a prodigy, every single thing set in the exact place in the New Year, after we all had such a miserable year. Byrne’s close friend died in a motorbike mishap last year and Ms Odewhan also lost her best friend, so the parents that they looking for a hope of a prodigy baby to return the luck back. The first-time parents conjecture their son may have recognized he would reason a stir if he holds on while the early hours of Sunday to come. Kurt Byrne and Fiona Odewhan have merely moved into a new home and said they were longing to a new fresh beginning in 2017.
The smell of nitro was in the air and the roar of top fuel engines reverberated amongst the pines of the Nevada County Fairgrounds Friday and Saturday night, as monster trucks such as Nitro Hornet, Obsessed, and Obsession took to the arena course. The trucks provided high flying action for the crowds of the 2017 fair, which finished up Sunday night with the Destruction Derby.
Modified and stock tuff trucks took to the arena Friday and Saturday night too, where serious motorsports enthusiasts and average Joes got the opportunity to take on the monster truck course for bragging rights.
Keep an eye on Tuesday's edition of The Union for a feature of the destruction derby.
Christy McGill, left, and April Darden of Community Bank hand out valentines to veterans at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Biloxi on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017. One of the valentines handed out by Christy McGill, left, and April Darden of Community Bank to veterans at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Biloxi on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017.
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The Chargers fired a head coach with an offensive background on Sunday when they dismissed Mike McCoy.
The first name to pop up in their search for McCoy’s replacement does his work on the other side of the ball. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that San Diego has requested permission to interview Patriots defensive coordinator Matt Patricia.
Patricia can speak to the Chargers and other teams over the weekend because the Patriots have the week off thanks to their top seeding in the AFC. Patricia’s defense had a lot to do with getting them to that point and they finished the year with the fewest points allowed of any team in the league.
Patricia’s name has also come up in relation to the Rams’ head coaching vacancy as well. The Chargers are set to make their intentions regarding a move to L.A. clear in the next couple of weeks and Patricia may not be the only coach to catch the attention of both teams ahead of a potential co-habitation in the City of Angels.
Palm oil rises
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures extended gains to a one-week high on Thursday morning, and were set for a third consecutive winning session tracking strength in rival soyoil on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT).
The benchmark palm oil contract for December delivery on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange was up 0.9 percent at 2,740 ringgit ($648.21) a tonne at the midday break.
It earlier rose to 2,743 ringgit, its strongest level since Sept. 27. Traded volumes stood at 16,318 lots of 25 tonnes each at noon. "Palm is up tracking soyoil, overnight and also this morning," said a futures trader from Kuala Lumpur. "Gains should sustain until the Chinese are back next week," he said, referring to the Dalian Commodities Exchange market in China which is closed this week for national holidays.
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Police departments around Luzerne County will conduct DUI checkpoints this weekend.
Departments in the areas of the Back Mountain, Hazleton, Mountain Top, Pittston and Wilkes-Barre will conduct stops as part of the Luzerne County Impaired Driving Program.
Police remind people that if they are going to be impaired, they should get a ride.
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London Fashion Week Men's has begun! Every season, SHOWstudio commissions a new artist to interpret key runway looks from the current collections. For time it's artist Sally Bourke.
Bourke is an Australian-based painter whose studio career spans almost twenty years and has been exhibited widely in Australia. Her artwork is inspired by her upbringing and her portraits and scenes are an attempt to make reconciliations with her past, live in the present and imagine the future.
Head to the SHOWstudio Tumblr to stay updated with Sally Bourke’s portrayal on the LFWM collections!
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A fourth US soldier is confirmed to have died during an October 4 ambush in the African country of Niger. Local residents found the body near the site of the ambush in Niamey, the country’s capital. It was initially not clear whether the soldier was killed, captured or had been separated from his colleagues during the attack. The US currently has around 800 troops based in Niamey, the New York Times reported, according to an unnamed American military official. US and Nigerian forces were engaging in a joint patrol in the southwest region of the country when they were attacked. It was first reported that there were three US Army Special Forces deaths and two injuries. (New York Times)
PHOTO GALLERY: Wheeling Nailers v. Indy Fuel 2/2/2018
The Wheeling Nailers celebrate a 7-3 win over the Indy Fuel Friday, February 2, 2018 at WesBanco Arena in Wheeling, WV. Alfonso Ribeiro, known to many as Carlton Banks from “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” was the celebrity guest for the Nailers 90s Night. (Rachel Lewis – Inside Hockey)
In this Dec. 10, 1982 file photo, co-winner of the 1982 Nobel Peace Prize, Alfonso Garcia Robles, of Mexico, poses with his Nobel prize diploma and medal in Oslo, Norway, awarded for his work on behalf of nuclear disarmament. The Nobel Peace Prize medal awarded to the Mexican diplomat and nuclear disarmament expert will be auctioned in April 2017.
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Janhvi Kapoor Was Quoted As Saying
"As for my Instagram, I used to have a private profile and then I was told I need to open it up, so I deleted everything to start from the beginning," said Janhvi Kapoor.
On The Work Front
Janhvi Kapoor is all geared up for the release of her upcoming debut movie Dhadak. She is paired alongside Ishaan Khatter in the movie.
Full On Promotions
Janhvi Kapoor is all over the place promoting her movie Dhadak along with Ishaan Khatter. The duo was spotted in several malls all across Mumbai and shook a leg with the fans as well.
High Energy Janhvi
Going by the way how Janhvi Kapoor is promoting her upcoming movie, we can assume that she is taking her work seriously and is filled with high energy!
Grand Release Of Dhadak
Dhadak, which is a remake of the superhit Marathi movie Sairat, is all set to hit the theatres on July 20,2018.
Police in Southlake are searching for a suspected serial criminal in a very humorous way.
Crystal Ladawn Finley is accused of multiple crimes, including identity theft and credit card fraud.
The city's department of public safety decided to reach out to Finley on Twitter and we have to say...their tweets are pretty hilarious.
So, if you have any information about Finley's whereabouts, please contact Detective Ellis at jdellis@ci.southlake.tx.us.
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So it will come as little surprise that his Loose Women appearance descended into absolute chaos.
The former UKIP leader met with Loose Women cast members Andrea McLean, Nadia Sawalha, Janet Street Porter and Kelly Brook.
Nigel, 54, explained that he had been in America championing free speech and chilling with President Donald Trump.
Surprisingly, it wasn't outspoken Janet he clashed with, it was Loose Women's Kelly Brook.
The 38-year-old – who has been dating Italian actor Jeremy Parisi since 2015 – said she had seen Nigel at a few A-list parties and wondered if he had received backlash from any celebs.
I am not a werewolf but a when-wolf who goes around telling people what time it is.
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JonathanGoldsmith (better known as The Most Interesting Man In The World) will bemaking a personal appearance at DiModa Pizza & Hotspot (formerly known asTrocadero) on Saturday, August 19th from 7-9 PM at 1758 N. Water Street.
Earlierin the day at DiModa, (from 12-3 PM) Peroni Beer will be on theDiModa Patio giving out FREE BEER and will be hosting specials and lots offun. So DiModa Pizza & Hotspot is the place to be on Saturday, August19th.
HeTold You He Didn't Always Drink Beer....
Comemeet Jonathan Goldsmith &sample what he prefers to drink...Astral Tequila!
ALDERSON, WV (WOAY)- A day of sweet surprises and everything you can think of with strawberries is coming back to Alderson for the 2018 Strawberry Festival.
On Saturday, May 26th join the community of Alderson from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for a day full of strawberries and fun.
Everyone’s favorite strawberry treats will be at the event and even a strawberry pie baking contest will take place.
The festival will be held at the Alderson Visitor Center Parking Lot.
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DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Defending champion Novak Djokovic had a slow start to his first match of 2017 before prevailing 7-6 (1), 6-3 over Jan-Lennard Struff in the first round of the Qatar Open on Monday.
Second-seeded Djokovic trailed 4-0 in the opener before recovering to 5-5 and finally finding his form in the tiebreaker, where his 63rd-ranked German opponent won only one point.
The second-ranked Serb broke serve in the first and last games of the second set to close out the match.
Djokovic next plays either Horacio Zeballos or Florian Mayer in the second round.
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Top-seeded Andy Murray plays 69th-ranked Jeremy Chardy of France in his opener on Tuesday.
Murray, who took the top ranking from Djokovic at the end of last year, was in action on Monday with Mariusz Fyrstenberg in the doubles. The pair lost to David Marrero and Nenad Zimonjic 6-2, 6-4.
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ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Turkey will tighten fiscal policy as it recently did with monetary policy, Finance Minister Naci Agbal said on Thursday, adding that it is important that the two policies are in harmony.
FILE PHOTO: Turkish Finance Minister Naci Agbal is pictured in Ankara, Turkey, May 30, 2016. REUTERS/Umit Bektas/File Photo
Turkey’s central bank hiked interest rates by 3 percentage points last week, following a deep sell-off in the lira.
Agbal made the comments in an interview with private broadcaster Bloomberg HT. He also said debt restructuring and construction amnesty measures introduced earlier this year will generate a 40-45 billion lira ($9-$10 billion) income, preventing upward risks to Turkey’s budget deficit.
There's insufficient evidence to lay charges over the death of an Adelaide woman in Brunei 23 years ago, The Australian Federal Police says.
Anthea Bradshaw-Hall, 26, was murdered while visiting Brunei on July 21, 1994 and the AFP received a referral in relation to the killing from the South Australian police and evaluated the case.
"The AFP will not be undertaking further investigations into the murder of Anthea Lily Bradshaw-Hall. It is the view of the AFP that there is insufficient evidence to initiate criminal proceedings," a spokesperson said on Tuesday.
Originally published as No charges over Aussie death in Brunei
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Pilate’s dilemma is captured in Mel Gibson’s The Passion of the Christ, a brilliant and bizarre film that is at once a genuine work of piety and one degree shy of being a genuine work of pornography. Hristo Shopov’s beleaguered Pilate invokes that most 21st-century of phrases: “my truth.” He explains to his wife that he is in an impossible position: The Jewish authorities will cause trouble if he does not condemn Jesus, while Jesus’s followers may revolt if he does. Either way there will be bloodshed, and the emperor has warned him that if Judea isn’t kept pacified, the blood shed will be Pilate’s own. “Ecce est mea veritas!” he says. “That is my truth!”
The Pilate of the Gospels maintains a higher degree of equanimity. When Jesus speaks to him of truth, he famously asks, “What is truth?”
Toronto FC will hold its victory parade through the downtown core of the city today, two days after winning its first MLS Cup in franchise history.
Toronto beat the Seattle Sounders 2-0 in the championship game at BMO Field Saturday night, becoming the first Canadian team to win the MLS Cup.
The parade is scheduled to start outside Toronto’s Air Canada Centre around noon ET and wrap up with a fan rally at Nathan Phillips Square.
Toronto (20-5-9) was the best team during the regular season and set a record with 69 points — the most ever in MLS history.
A second club has joined the race to sign Chesterfield striker Kristian Dennis.
But Notts County, like Port Vale, have also had a bid for the goalscorer rejected by the Spireites.
Manager Martin Allen revealed the Magpies’ interest on Tuesday night, a week after the player was transfer listed by request.
“Notts County have bid for Kristian Dennis,” he said.
“Now we have to wait and see if they improve their offer, that offer has been rejected.
“It’s hard for me to say if they will increase their bid.”
Port Vale were the first to make a move for the man who scored 21 goals last season in Town colours, but Allen told the Derbyshire Times the offer wasn’t good enough.
Dennis has been informed that he will be allowed to leave the club if someone meets Chesterfield’s valuation.
ABC News chief meteorologist Ginger Zee and her husband Ben Aaron are expecting their second child.
Zee, 36, made the announcement today on “Good Morning America.” She is expecting a boy next February.
Zee and Aaron are already the parents of Adrian Benjamin Colonomos, who will turn 2 in December.
"I feel good," said Zee, who described Adrian as "very excited."
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Zee and Aaron, who wed in June 2014, reside in New York City.
The artist's "Wedding Dance in the Open Air" spent many years undated and unsigned in storage at the Holburne Museum. There's a newly authenticated Brueghel in town - Pieter Brueghel the Younger, that is - and it's yet another genre scene of people dancing.
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MADISON (WKOW) -- A winter weather advisory is in effect until 12:00 noon Sunday.
Channel 27 Meteorologist Max Tsaparis says the snow will pick up Saturday evening and early overnight before getting on the back side of the system where we'll see the snow lighten through Sunday morning.
The generally widespread snow totals will be 3-4" with up to 5" farther east and northeast, while extreme west and southwestern parts of the state will see less snow...likely around 1-3". By the afternoon, some sun returns with falling temps.
A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
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Ghanaian striker Abednego Tetteh was voted man of the match for Al Hilal in their 1-0 win over Triea Albiga on Tuesday.
The in-form attacker grabbed the only goal of the match in 13th minutes.
The win sees Al Hilal maintain their top psoition on the league table which is just five games old.
Tetteh was crowned the best player after his solitary strike in the Sudanese top-flight.
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Predators fans don't like the Blackhawks, and now they can put their anger and hatred into smashing a car with the Hawks' logo.
Nashville Predators fans have a lot of angry feelings toward the Chicago Blackhawks, and now they're being invited to channel that frustration in a very unique way.
In a video posted by our very own Mike Berman, Predators fans are being given the opportunity to pick up a sledgehammer and hammer away at a car emblazoned with the Blackhawks' logo:
The opportunity to wield a hammer and inflict damage on a car sounds strangely theraputic, and it's all for a good cause. Fans are being charged money for the right to embrace their inner Incredible Hulk, and proceeds are going to charity.
The Predators have become known for their ticket policies, which prevent Blackhawks fans with Illinois zip codes from purchasing tickets to games. Even despite those measures, plenty of Blackhawks fans show up in Nashville anyway, and the team always has a vocal supporter's section in the stands.
DEKALB, Ill. (AP) — Ryan Weber scored 23 points shooting 7 for 11 from 3-point range and Trey Moses had 10 points and 12 rebounds to lead Ball State to an 81-72 overtime win over Northern Illinois on Tuesday night.
The Cardinals started the extra session with a Jeremie Tyler 3, Franko House had a 3-point play and a jumper, and a Weber 3 capped an 11-0 run from which Northern Illinois could never recover. The Huskies closed to 72-68 on Eugene German’s layup with 1:27 to go before Weber buried another 3 26 second later. Levi Bradley added a 3 for Northern Illinois, but the Huskies didn’t score again.
Ball State (16-10, 7-6 Mid-American) went on an 8-0 run in the final 4:10 of regulation. Weber’s 3 with 14 seconds left tied the game at 61. Tyler finished with 18 points on 7-for-12 shooting for the Cardinals, which snapped a three-game losing streak.
German led Northern Illinois (14-12, 6-7) with 20 points and Bradley scored 13. The Huskies have lost three straight.
Check out the full “UFC Road to the Octagon” episode for Saturday’s UFC on FOX 26 event.
UFC on FOX 26 takes place Saturday at MTS Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. The main card airs on FOX following prelims on FS1 and UFC Fight Pass.
In the headliner, former welterweight champion Robbie Lawler (28-11 MMA, 13-5 UFC takes on former lightweight title holder Rafael dos Anjos (27-9 MMA, 16-7 UFC) in a clash of two hard-hitting sluggers looking again for championship gold.
In the co-main event, top featherweight contender Ricardo Lamas (18-5 MMA, 9-3 UFC) takes on late replacement Josh Emmett (12-1 MMA, 3-1 UFC), who looks to make a statement with an upset win. Additionally, Mike Perry (11-1 MMA, 4-1 UFC) and Santiago Ponzinibbio (25-3 MMA, 7-2 UFC) square off in a much anticipated welterweight affair.v
Check out the full “Road to the Octagon” episode above.
And for more on UFC on FOX 26, check out the UFC Rumors section of the site.
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NASHVILLE (AP) — Authorities say a Clarksville woman has been charged with stealing nearly a half-million dollars from a church where she worked.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said Tuesday that Connie Parker has been arrested on a charge of one count of theft over $250,000. She was being held Tuesday in the Montgomery County Jail on $50,000 bond. It was not immediately clear if she had a lawyer.
According to the TBI, agents found that Parker stole about $498,000 while serving as treasurer of First Presbyterian Church in Clarksville from 2010 to 2016.
Investigators say Parker manipulated accounting reports to hide the alleged theft. She no longer works for the church.
RAMALLAH, Palestinian Territory — The Palestinian president has called the U.S. ambassador to Israel a “son of a dog,” in an angry rant against the Trump administration.
In a speech Monday, President Mahmoud Abbas pre-emptively rejected an expected White House peace proposal.
He criticized the U.S. recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, the American plan to move its embassy to the city and the cutting off of hundreds of millions of dollars in aid to the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees.
He also condemned Ambassador David Friedman’s close ties with the West Bank settler movement, describing him as a “son of a dog.”
“Some say wait for their plan,” Abbas said. “What shall we wait for? No, we will not wait, and we will not allow that.”
Agnora has been once again recognized as one of Canada’s Top Small and Medium Employers, an competition that recognizes enterprises that offer the nation's best workplaces and forward-thinking programs.
Agnora’s investment in employee health and wellness is just one of the many reasons they have received this award.
“Our environment is designed to make employees love coming to work and to inspire them to produce the highest possible quality,” says Agnora president Richard Wilson.
Employees can take advantage of the on-site personal trainer, fitness classes, massage therapist and doctor. Employees organize regular wallyball and euchre tournaments played at lunch and after work.
Published: February 14, 2017 in HB2 , News Updated: February 14, 2017 at 3:15 pm ENGAGE: Write a letter to the editor RALEIGH, N.C. - This year's incarnation of the annual Day of Advocacy organized by Equality NC will enliven the North Carolina General Assembly this Feb. 22. The cause of the 2017 demonstration is the same as last year's ; activists both LGBTQ and ally will join together to demand the repeal of House Bill 2 . But this time, the organizations also plan to fight for state-wide non-discrimination protections that include sexual orientation and gender identity.
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 4 Evening' game
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Missouri Lottery's "Pick 4 Evening" game were:
9-8-5-6
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The place where millions of girls first got their ears pierced has filed for chapter 11 protection.Claire's is looking to reduce its debt by $1.9 billion.The tween jewelry store chain says it will keep all 1,600 Claire's and Icing brand stores in the United States open during the debt restructuring.International stores are not part of the agreement.The company declared bankruptcy Monday.Claire's is the latest US retailer to seek financial help from a bankruptcy court.Toys R Us announced last week it will liquidate all of its stores in the US.
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KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Police say deputies were dispatched to the parking lot of Seville Apartments for a report of an armed robbery Monday night.
It happened around 10 p.m. in the lot near the intersection of S. Drake Road and W. KL Avenue in Kalamazoo.
The 35-year-old Battle Creek man said he was approached by two black males as he tried to get in his vehicle. One of the suspects displayed a handgun and demanded the victim handover his belongings,
The suspects are described as teenage black males, light complexion and a thin build. One of the suspects were wearing a red hooded sweatshirt, while the other was wearing a black one. Both were wearing black pants.
Police say the suspects stole the victim’s vehicle and took off west through the apartment complex.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Kalamazoo Sheriff’s Office at 269-383-8748 or Silent Observer at 269-343-2100.
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Thunder Bay police say they have arrested and charged a 28-year-old man with arson related offences and killing an animal after a house fire on Banning Street on Sunday, March 18.
According to a written statement from police issued Monday, officers were originally called to the Banning Street home to assist with a man that was acting irrationally.
Police said within minutes the call was upgraded to a fire rescue incident as officers assisted in evacuating and accounting for the tenants of the building that was on fire, as well as evacuating the neighbouring houses. Thunder Bay Fire Rescue said they were called at about 9:00 pm.
The 28-year-old suspect was located a short time later on Bay Street, according to the police statement.
Officials said he was apprehended under the Mental Health Act and transported to the Thunder Bay Health Sciences Centre where he is currently in police custody.
He appeared in court and has been remanded.
Police are currently holding the scene as the investigation is still ongoing.
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The Putnam County Sheriff's office is still trying to piece together clues related to the death of 16 year old Diamond Bradley.
Bradley went missing over a week ago, and on Saturday, January 27, 2018 her body was found in a ditch.
She died from multiple stab wounds, according to the Putnam County Sheriff.
Now, they are asking anyone who was near the Casey's General Store or the Shell gas station on January 25 between the hours of 1am and 7am to contact the Spring Valley Police Department or the Putnam County Sheriff's office.
Police say anyone who was near those locations during that time may have seen Diamond in the area.
At this time, the investigation has led to numerous individuals being interviewed and to tips being reported. Police encourage anyone who might have information regarding the case to report them to law enforcement.
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This week's furry friend is Janine.
This 7-month-old mixed breed puppy is up for adoption through Memphis Animal Services.
She's a very sweet and happy little dog, and seems easy to train.
Janine is a good medium size and shouldn't get much bigger.
If you want to adopt Janine she will be spayed, microchipped and vaccinated before you take her home.
Her adoption fee is 75-dollars.
That also includes a customized I.D. tag, collar and leash!
Just go by the Memphis Animal Services on Appling City Cove to meet Janine.
They're open from noon to 3 today, and from 1 to 7 tomorrow.
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Police and emergency personnel responded this morning to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in New York to investigate reports of an “explosion.”
The Port Authority is a transportation hub where buses and trains operate from the west side of Midtown Manhattan.
This is a breaking news story, please check back for updates.
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A joint effort between neighborhood policing and investigations officers led to the arrest of a suspect in a string of burglaries After a thorough interview, he was charged with three additional burglaries at the school and four separate counts of theft. Neighborhood policing officers were already monitoring the area around the school because of previous burglary reports by school officials.
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News selected on topics and regions - oil and gas, business, politics, IT, the South Caucasus, the Caspian Sea region, Central Asia Ranking of the Azerbaijani banking sector Turkmenistan's President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov will pay a state visit to Kazakhstan on Apr. 18-19, the Turkmen government said in a message. The head of state noted that the upcoming summit will give an effective momentum to the development of bilateral cooperation, according to the message.
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ARGENTA -- The Bombers were one of the most explosive teams around in 2016, averaging 41.2 points per game. Several key play makers return this season, which should make first year head coach Steve Kirk's squad one of the teams to beat in the Little Okaw.
The Bombers are loaded in the backfield with the talented trio of Skyler Peterson, Makhi Stanley, and Makail Stanley. Other key returners include Braxton Norman (WR/CB), Colton Robinson (SS/WR), Trevor Webb (MLB, G), and Devin Camfield (DT, T) to name a few. Sophomore Josh Williams steps in at quarterback.
Click the video above to hear from Makhi Stanley on playing alongside his brother Makail. Also head coach Steve Kirk breaks down the strength of his team.
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Record in 2016: 8-2
Total returning starters: 11
Week 1 opponent: vs. Meridian
I'm impressed with Skippy Mesirow. I'm impressed with his work on NextGen and Aspen Entrepreneurs. It demonstrates passion but also some serious work ethic and follow-through. I'm impressed with how much he cares about Aspen and I'm impressed with how easily he engages with people and actually cares about their opinion.
There's a sense of possible, which is so refreshing. With Skippy, I think the council will reflect the makeup of this community and be more accessible. I also think his manicured hairdo will balance out Mayor Steve Skadron's unruly, moppy thing.
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Patti LaBelle to be honored at National Museum of African American Music luncheon in June
Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images for AIDS Healthcare FoundationThe one and only Patti LaBelle will be honored at the National Museum of African American Music‘s fourth annual Legends Luncheon, which is scheduled for June 1. The soul/R&B legend is one of four artists who will be recognized for their extraordinary contributions to the music industry during the special ceremony, which will be held in Nashville.
The other honorees are gospel star Kirk Franklin, R&B/hip-hop artist and producer Teddy Riley and R&B producer-songwriter David Porter.
The Legends Luncheon, which is an offshoot …read more
EXO‘s Lay is getting ready to break out as a solo star once again!
The 25-year-old Chinese pop superstar returns with his second solo release LAY 02 SHEEP on Saturday (October 7), which is also Lay‘s birthday!
The EXO member is kicking off the campaign with a teaser of the video for title track “Sheep” on Friday (October 6).
EXO made their latest return with The War: The Power of Music, which was voted as the best comeback of September by JustJared.com readers!
Watch the teaser for birthday boy Lay‘s “Sheep” below!
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1 15 oz can GOYA pink salmon1 Egg3 Tbsp GOYA olive oil1/2 GOYA bread crumbs3 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped3 spring onions, chopped2 tbsp GOYA capers, drained.1 tbsp GOYA olive oil1 tbsp GOYA lemon juice1 tsp GOYA minced garlicSalt and pepper to taste- For the patties: Drain salmon, remove bones. Mix together salmon, egg, onion, bread crumbs. Form into six small patties.- Heat oil Place patties in the pan and brown. Flip to other side and brown. Place on paper towel to drain.- For the salsa: combine all ingredients and add to salmon patties
All 400 VIP tickets for this month’s Motherwell Beer Festival have been snapped up, but there is still the opportunity to raise a glass at the annual event.
Tickets will only be available on the door costing £7, on a first come first served basis, with the festival running at Motherwell Concert Hall from 6pm-midnight on Friday, September 22, and 1.30pm-midnight on Saturday, September 23.
There will be 36 beers from around the world available, as well as cocktails and spirits, plus a wide selection of food.
Live music plays throughout the festival as King of Birds, Junkman’s Choir, Party Fears Three and The Kicks perform on Friday.
On stage the next day are: Lisa Kowalski, Sean Kennedy, The Kinks Experience, Gilchrist, Deep River Blues Band, Bombskare and Grand Central.
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It's easy to see what these major players are banking on for the future of the streaming market. While Spotify seems to be focusing on technology like hardware and voice control, Apple appears to want to focus on the artists and music business itself. As Rolling Stone notes, a publishing division could help the company make better music licensing deals, or it could just start signing artists -- and offering them development deals -- on its own. Either way, Apple's new focus on the publishing side of things is a clear sign of how the company wants to continue influencing the music world.
India's government has asked WhatsApp to take immediate action to prevent the social media site from being misused to spread rumors and irresponsible statements like those blamed for recent deadly mob attacks.
At least 20 people have been killed in mostly rural villages in many Indian states by attacking mobs that were inflamed by social media. Victims were innocent people accused in the viral messages of belonging to gangs trying to abduct children.
India's ministry of electronics and information technology said in a statement late Tuesday the lynchings were tied to "irresponsible and explosive messages" circulated on WhatsApp. It wasn't specific on preventative measures it expected.
The social messaging platform owned by said in a blog it would institute awards for research on "spread of misinformation" on its platform.
Renowned fashion designer‚ David Tlale and the winner of his intern reality show‚ Kuena Moshoeshoe are embroiled in a nasty spat‚ over prizes worth more than R1 million that she has not received two months later.
The Lesotho-born designer hopeful told TshisaLIVE she was tired of being treated like "a piece of shit‚" and didn't care if she lost the prizes she won in the competition that aired on SABC 3.
The prizes included a new Mercedes Benz CLA‚ R200‚000 in cash‚ a studio with equipment to the value of R250‚000 and a chance to be an assistant designer to David Tlale for one year.
"He (David) is not making sense. His conditions are unreasonable but I can't discuss this right now. I am done waiting for anything from him‚ if he wants to keep them he can keep them‚ not to treat me like a piece of shit. I'm really done!‚" she said.
RANCHO CORDOVA — While trying to cross Mather Field Road in Rancho Cordova Friday night, a pedestrian in a wheelchair was hit by a car.
Sgt. Shaun Hampton with the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department reports a Rancho Cordova man in his 60s was using the crosswalk at Mather Field Road and International Drive when he was hit.
Rancho Cordova police officers tried to help the man, but he died at the scene.
The driver stayed at the crash site and cooperated with officers.
Witnesses are also being interviewed to determine what led up to the crash.
The man’s identity has not been revealed.
March 30 Wilex AG:
* Financials in line with guidance
* Outlook for 2017: increase in sales revenue forecast; higher investments in proprietary atac pipeline
* Generated sales revenue and other income totaling 2.7 million euros ($2.90 million) in fiscal year 2016 (previous year: 3.9 million euros)
* FY net loss for year was 6.4 million euros (previous year: 6.6 million euros)
* Wilex group's FY operating result was -6.4 million euros in 2016 fiscal year (previous year: -6.5 million euros)
* Expects to generate between 4.0 million euros and 6.0 million euros in sales revenue and other income (2016: 2.7 million euros) for 2017 fiscal year
* Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for 2017 fiscal year are projected to be between -6.0 million euros and -10.0 million euros (2016: -6.4 million euros) Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9301 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
This week on The Disclaimer, WMSE's weekly half hour of head scratching with Ryan Schleicher, Matt Wild and I, we're talking about the biggest Wisconsin news story of the summer: the Taiwanese electronics manufacturing giant Foxconn's plan to build a massive plant south of Milwaukee. Initial headlines cheered the deal, which could create as many as 13,000 new jobs in the state, but recent headlines have been a lot less flattering as the specifics of the state's $3 billion incentive package have been scrutinized. Since we're not experts on the story (to say the least), we brought in somebody who is: Milwaukee Business Journal reporter Dan Shafer, who has been all over the story. So is Foxconn a good deal for the state or a bad one? We press him repeatedly to find out as much as we can.
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Hollywood Sign Vandalized To Read "Hollyweed" On New Year
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WASHINGTON (dpa-AFX) - The famous Hollywood sign was vandalized on new year to read "Hollyweed," Hollywood Reporter reported.
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The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) said that the incident took place Sunday morning, and it is under investigation. A person climbing up the Mount Lee, in the Hollywood Hills area of the Santa Monica Mountains, and using tarps over the O's in the iconic sign to make them look like E's, was caught on surveillance cameras.
The Hollywood sign was built in 1923. It was first changed to "Hollyweed" on the New Year day of 1976, when a California State University, Northridge student hung curtains over some of the letters to change the sign.
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Extensive rainfall in western North Carolina has caused flooding and mudslides.
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A Sheffield man has been charged with a firearms offence after a shotgun was found at a property in Woodthorpe.
Darren Morton was charged in connection to a warrant executed by the Manor and Arbourthorne Neighbourhood team at a property on Angleton Gardens on Friday, May 25.
A firearm was recovered from the address and a number of suspected stolen items were also recovered in the warrant.
Morton, 44, of Angleton Gardens, Sheffield, appeared before Sheffield Magistrates’ Court on Saturday, May 26 charged with possession of a shotgun without a certificate.
He has since been released on bail until his next appearance at Sheffield Magistrates Court on June 12.
Enquiries remain ongoing and anyone with information is asked to report it via 101 quoting incident number 163 of 25th May 2018.
U.S. District Judge Vernon Broderick on Wednesday ruled that distributor STX Productions can continue to use the tagline "No sesame. All street" in promoting the R-rated film.
A judge in New York has ruled against the makers of Sesame Street in a dispute with the distributor of the upcoming Melissa McCarthy movie The Happytime Murders.
U.S. District Judge Vernon Broderick on Wednesday ruled that distributor STX Productions can continue to use the tagline "No sesame. All street" in promoting the R-rated film, which features Muppet-like puppets in a comedic crime story.
Sesame Workshop sued last week, seeking to end the inclusion of the tagline in promotional materials ahead of the film's Aug. 17 release. The company argued that the public would be confused and think the movie was supported by Sesame Street.
Broderick heard oral arguments Wednesday before issuing his ruling. He said Sesame Workshop hadn't demonstrated that moviegoers were confused or that sponsors or parents were complaining.
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PICKENS — Fall soccer and volleyball registrations are being taken now through July 20 at the Pickens Recreation Center on Sangamo Road in Pickens.
For soccer, the following coed age divisions are offered: 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12 and 13-15.
For volleyball, the following age divisions are offered: 7-9, 10-12, 13-14 and 15-17.
Following registration, a skills/evaluation day will be held for
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NEW YORK, May 30 (Reuters) - U.S. money market markets have little risk directly from Italian bank debt, with only $1.5 billion in commercial paper and certificates of deposit from three Italian banks, J.P. Morgan Securities analysts said on Wednesday.
“So as far as direct exposure goes, it’s minimal in this space,” J.P. Morgan analysts Alex Roever, Teresa Ho and Ryan Lessing wrote in a research note. (Reporting by Richard Leong; Editing by Lisa Shumaker)
The collision involved a gold Honda car and a tractor pulling a trailer on the A442, just south of Bridgnorth.
Police were called out at about 1.45pm to the crash which closed the road for 50 minutes.
Fire crews and ambulances were also called to the scene.
Police say the road is now open and no one was trapped in the collision, but the driver of the Honda was taken to hospital.
Anyone with any information should contact the police on 101 quoting incident number 426s040718.
Alternatively contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or at crimestoppers-uk.org
NEW YORK (AP)  The Boston Red Sox and Washington Nationals are the only teams on track to pay baseball's luxury tax this year, according to opening-day payroll totals compiled by Major League Baseball and obtained by The Associated Press.
Boston's payroll at the start of the season for purposes of the tax was $233.9 million, which would cause the Red Sox to pay a $9.4 million tax. Washington's payroll was $201 million, which would result in a tax of $1.2 million.
San Francisco was just below the $197 million tax threshold at $196.66 million. That's followed by the Chicago Cubs at $183.9 million, Houston at $182.4 million, the Los Angeles Dodgers at $181.99 million and the New York Yankees at $178.8 million.
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VALDOSTA – Throughout the summer, GTC Valdosta Cinemas will be showing various child friendly films on Tuesday and Thursday mornings.
The movies will begin on June 5th with $1.50 admission, $1.50 popcorn, $1.50 drinks. Doors open at 9:15 a.m. and movies start at 10:00 a.m.
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SEATTLE (AP) - Passenger train service between Seattle and Everett has been temporarily suspended after a mudslide blocked tracks north of Seattle.
A BNSF Railway spokesman says the crews are working to clear debris that came down on the track at about 4:30 a.m. Friday.
There will be no passenger train service through that section for 48 hours, or until 4:30 a.m. Sunday.
One track has reopened to freight trains.
This tasty dish could serve four as a main vegetarian dish, or eight as a side dish paired with grilled shrimp, chicken or fish.
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In a large pot prepare pasta according to directions, in the last minute of cooking add in the shaved carrots and then drain. In the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade, add carrot tops, garlic, Parmesan, almonds, honey, vinegar, salt and pepper and blend. Slowly pour the olive oil in with machine still running until blended to a pesto-like consistency. Adjust salt and pepper if needed. Toss the hot pasta and carrots with pesto, top with Parmesan cheese.
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Suppose you get an unsigned letter, and it looks like junk mail, but the message is that in 30 days your livelihood, your home and your family's legacy are in great peril. Wisconsin dairy farmers caught in Canada trade flap scramble for answers Suppose you get an unsigned letter, and it looks like junk mail, but the message is that in 30 days your livelihood, your home and your family's legacy are in great peril.
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BELLAIRE, Texas - Jaylen Waddle has pure speed at the wide receiver position. While the Episcopal High School senior is catching the attention of some of the biggest names in college football, he's hoping a certain pop star will one day come after him. This Class Act isn't selfish though, taking his time out to work with special needs kids. Check out the video above to learn more about Jaylen!
Two Premier League teams, Arsenal and Leicester City are reportedly keen on Super Eagles star, Oghenekaro Etebo.
According to The Sun, the two clubs sent scouts to watch the 21-year-old who plays for Portuguese side, Feirense, in their 1-1 draw with FC Porto on December 29, 2016.
Etebo burst onto the scene in 2016, after he became the first player in 44 years, to score four goals in an Olympics game, as the Dream Team VI defeated Japan 5-4 in their first group fixture
He also bagged African football’s Most Promising Talent award in 2015.
The Sun also claimed AS Monaco and Atalanta are also tracking his progress.
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.-- The Grand Rapids Creative Youth Center is hosting it's Story Slam Tuesday, April 18, at the Pyramid Scheme.
It features true, personal stories from Grand Rapidians who will volunteer to stand up and tell personal stories around the theme “You Can’t Judge A Book By Its Cover.” It's modeled after NPR’s “Moth Story Hour.”
The goal of the event is to bring awareness and raise funds for the CYC.
Doors open at 6:30pm. Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 at the door.
The event is for ages 21+
Armed police were seen outside the Arndale Centre today (Wednesday).
The officers were seen patrolling outside Poundland in Terminus Road – despite news armed patrols would be scaled down.
However when asked, Sussex Police said following the terrorist attacks in recent months their presence can still be expected.
In response to a Herald request for information, Chief Superintendent Neil Honnor, Operations Command, said: “We are constantly reviewing the deployment of armed officers in crowded places following the terrorist attacks elsewhere in the country.
“We have received many favourable comments about the reassurance they have provided at events and in specific locations.”
Cleveland police and the FBI are hunting for a shooter who killed an elderly man in broad daylight and streamed it on Facebook Live. "I found somebody I'm about to kill," the man said in the video, as he pulled his Ford Fusion to the side of a road in east Cleveland about 2 p.m. Sunday.
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There were no comments from the public at a hearing on White Stone's proposed 2017-18 budget last Thursday.
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As widely expected, the Fed raised rates between 1 and 1.25%, citing growth in U.S. employment but also noting a weak inflation rate. Kim Parlee speaks with Beata Caranci, Chief Economist, TD Bank Group, about what was surprising in the statement and how the outlook has changed.
Tamera Pitts has been promoted to office manager for The Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN).
Pitts joined EDAWN in February 2013 as office administrator.
Right-hander Hisashi Iwakuma is scheduled to make his first rehab start Wednesday at Hi-A Modesto. Ted S. Warren AP
Donald Trump has revived America from the edge of death and the globalists are terrifying.
NEW YORK (AP) — The worst of the nation’s nasty flu season is finally over.
U.S. health officials said Friday that the flu season apparently peaked in early February and has been falling since then.
The number of people going to the doctor with symptoms of the flu has continued to decline. Deaths from the flu or pneumonia are going down, too. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said 32 states reported heavy patient flu traffic last week, down from 43 a month ago.
This flu season started early and the intensity level was among the highest seen in a decade. The flu vaccine didn’t work very well this season and health officials are still trying to figure out why.
Crews recovered a man's body from Lake Marion on Tuesday after he jumped off a dock and into the water.
According to The (Orangeburg) Times & Democrat, a man jumped into Lake Marion around 4:30 Tuesday afternoon from the dock at Indian Bluff Park just outside of Eutawville.
The Orangeburg County Coroner has identified that man as 26-year-old Lenwaun Mack, of Santee, SC. His cause of death has been ruled as asphyxia due to drowning.
One witness said the man jumped off the dock feet first into the water before screaming for help. Another witness attempted to rescue the man, but he nearly pulled her under water as well.
Firefighters and other first responders responded to the scene.
Mack's body was recovered at about 9:30 p.m. The incident remains under investigation.
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A couple of local dads have started their own pedophile patrol, busting those who prey on children. For the past couple of months, they have posted videos on Facebook of those confrontations.
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A large fire at a premises next to the town’s well known Roundabout Inn is causing major traffic disruption.
Three units of county fire service are at the scene.
#CorkFire A video sent in to us of the Fire in Mallow. Visibility is severely reduced as a result. Slow down and take extra care. pic.twitter.com/t2UVKhnySL — Cork Safety Alerts (@CorkSafetyAlert) October 6, 2017
#CORK #N20 closed northbound at Mallow due to building fire off the Annabella R/A. Traffic can divert via Dromahane. https://t.co/pdsEzJTRQr — AA Roadwatch (@aaroadwatch) October 6, 2017
Units of #Cork county fire service are tackling a large blaze near Roundabout Inn in #Mallow. Traffic congestion on #Cork side of the town — Eoin English (@EoinBearla) October 6, 2017
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP)  Oscar-nominated actor James Woods says he's retiring from the entertainment industry.
The news was included in a press release issued by Woods' real estate agent offering Woods' Rhode Island lake house for sale.
Allen Gammons said Friday that Woods is 70 and wants to relax. He says the actor's brother and mother recently died, and he hopes to spend more time on passions including photography, antiquing and poker.
Woods is known for his conservative political views. He has said that's made it tough to find work in Hollywood.
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Gammons said Woods' decision was not political.
Actress Amber Tamblyn last month said Woods tried to pick her up when she was 16. Woods called a lie on Twitter. Gammons said Woods declined to comment Friday when asked about Tamblyn's accusation.
Baker was sent to the minors following Monday's game against Oakland, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.
Baker made three spring training appearances, giving up two runs on four hits in 3.0 innings. He'll likely make his way to either Double-A Tulsa or Triple-A Oklahoma City where he figures to begin the regular season.
KALAMAZOO, MI -- A train hit a man in the area of downtown Kalamazoo, police say.
The incident happened just before 10 p.m. Monday, Aug. 14, east of the intersection of East Michigan Avenue and North Porter Street, police said.
Emergency responders were dispatched to 427 E. Michigan Avenue for the report.
A man was hit by a train, KDPS Lt. Sean Gordon said. He did not immediately have additional information including the man's condition or possible traffic impacts from the crash.
Workers installed a new pedestrian bridge last Thursday morning southwest of Bannes Elementary School in Tinley Park, according to the village.
The new bridge, which replaces an old one at the same location, allows students to save time when walking to school, 16835 Odell Ave., by offering a path over Midlothian Creek, the village said in a news release.
The construction and engineering costs associated with the bridge replacement totaled $262,000 and were paid for by the Illinois Department of Transportation. Village officials first began talking about the bridge replacement project in early 2015.
The village said that the 62-foot-long bridge is constructed of weathering steel, and the chemically induced rust patina on the structure protects the underlying steel from the elements. The process, the village said, avoids paint flaking and sporadic rusting.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Senior U.S. Democratic Senator Dick Durbin said on Sunday that lawmakers would find a way to pass a budget in time for a Friday deadline to fund government agencies despite disagreement over immigration issues.
Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) speaks with reporters following the weekly policy luncheons at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S., February 13, 2018. REUTERS/Aaron P. Bernstein
“We’re not going to have a shutdown,” Durbin, the No. 2 U.S. Senate Democrat, told the “Fox News Sunday” program.
Lawmakers have until Friday to work out how to fund an array of government agencies for the next six months. But their negotiations have been complicated by the immigration issue. Republicans and President Donald Trump are seeking more money for border enforcement proposals that Democrats oppose.
Say what you will about the Grammys - there's no doubt that an appearance on the telecast can sell records. Initial sales figures show that, apparently, music fans went straight to their computers and downloaded whatever songs they saw performed on Sunday night.
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From the folks that bring you the Troubadour Concert Series comes Concerts at The Caste, held at The Kentucky Castle off Versailles Road.
RIDERS IN THE SKY are called America’s favorite cowboys for good reason: the Grammy winning string band are members of the Grand Ole Opry and have written and performed music for major motion pictures, including “Woody’s Roundup” from Toy Story 2 and Pixar‘s short film, For the Birds.
BACOLOD City – Police Station 8 arrested a drug suspect in a sting operation in Barangay Tangub.
Albert Gerald Palo, 23, of Barangay Estefania sold shabu to an undercover police officer for P500 on Aug. 12, a police report showed.
Recovered from Palo were five sachets of shabu valued at P15,000.
Palo was detained and faces charges for violation of the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002./PN
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WALDO, Wis. - A man wanted for possible child enticement in Sheboygan County over the weekend was taken into custody Monday.
The Sheboygan County Sheriff's Office was searching for the unidentified man after an alleged incident in the Village of Waldo on Friday, August 11.
Green Bay Police arrested the man after a temporary warrant was issued by the Sheboygan County Sheriff's Office.
The investigation is ongoing.
VIDEO: Hundreds gather in Appleton for candlelight vigil for victims in Charlottesville
Sammie Edward Adams, 53, of Tompkinsville, passed away Wednesday, May 23, suddenly, at his residence.
Funeral Services will be held at Yokley Trible Funeral at 11 a.m., on Saturday, May 26th, with visitation on Friday, May 25, from 5 p.m., to 8 p.m., and Saturday, May 26, from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m., at Yokley Trible Funeral Home. Interment will follow at the Old Mount Herman Cemetery.
More details will be published in next week’s paper.
Mayfair’s buzzy Indian diner Bombay Bustle is celebrating British Sandwich Week (May 20-27) with a four-course toastie feast – yay for bread!
The menu, which is only available for the week, includes a cheese toastie with mint chutney and veggies on cumin-and-coriander bread, a potato toastie with green chilli and mint, a chicken-and-cheese toastie on spiced bread, and a minced-goat sarnie with mango and ginger on garlic bread. Also: unlimited chai tea and optional jalebi for dessert (deep-fried flour batter soaked in sugar syrup).
It’s four sandwiches for £25 and the restaurant is taking bookings – bring it on, Bustle.
The toastie menu is only available between 5.30pm and 7pm from May 20 to May 27. Bombay Bustle is at 29 Maddox St, W1S 2PA.
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Re: Where will Canadians buy their marijuana?, April 15
Where will Canadians buy their marijuana?, April 15
I applaud the move to legalize recreational marijuana. It was made illegal decades ago without any health studies that deemed it harmful, and since we’ve learned that marijuana is far less harmful than tobacco or alcohol, both legal.
There’s no reason to treat marijuana differently than we treat booze and cigarettes. Most opposition to this is based on decades of propaganda that linked marijuana to hard, addictive drugs like heroin, which is laughable.
You cannot overdose on marijuana, and there’s never been a death linked to merely smoking pot. It is not physically addictive, and its psychological effects tend to make people more passive and agreeable, which is why you never hear about marijuana-related violence, except as it relates to the black market sales.
PARIS (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday he did not care about the nationality of the next head of the European Central Bank, as long as he or she was as competent as its current chief, Mario Draghi.
Macron, grilled by reporters on a wide range of topics, also said he hoped the next head of the European Commission would be as ambitious as possible and that placing a French national at the held of the European executive was not his priority.
(Reporting by Michel Rose; Jean-Baptiste Vey, Marine Pennetier; editing by Richard Lough)
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Sungei Bagan Rubber Company (Malaya) Bhd :
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The new royal baby was only born yesterday, but he already has his own line of merch. Earlier today, a line of ornaments, plates, and tankards arrived in the Royal Collections Shop in celebration of Britain's new prince.
In addition to the items available now, many of which feature a lion and a unicorn ("the heraldic supporters of the coat of arms") along with the coronet of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, a commemorative mug is also in the works. Hopefully with the child's name, once it has been announced. That said, while the stuff is adorable, do keep in mind that shipping to the States is pricey: upwards of £20.
See the full collection below:
Sleep Apnea Presentation Date: March 15, 2018 Speaker: Respiratory Therapist Time: 1:00 – 3:00 pm Place: Whitevalley Community Hall 2250 Shields Avenue, Lumby, BC Do you suffer from Sleep Apnea? Sleep Apnea is a sleep disorder characterized by frequent pauses in breathing during sleep that last from a few seconds to a minute. Sleep Apnea can pose serious health risks and negatively impact quality of life. 75% of those with severe sleep disordered breathing go undiagnosed. Problems falling and staying asleep, excessive daytime sleepiness, loud destructive snoring and unusual behaviors during sleep (morning headaches, sleep walking). If you know someone or feel that you may be suffering from some form of sleep apnea, don’t miss out on this free important information with a registered respiratory therapist. – Referral Process – Therapy Equipment – Treatment Support To register please call Lumby Health Centre at (250) 547-9741
Winning numbers drawn in 'Fantasy 5' game
DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Fantasy 5" game were:
06-10-21-23-32
(six, ten, twenty-one, twenty-three, thirty-two)
Estimated jackpot: $146,000
The Alto Yellowjackets are in need of a new head coach and athletic director.
Alto ISD Superintendent Kerry Birdwell confirmed the district is looking for someone to fill the positions held by Paul Gould.
"Mr. Gould is still with the district," Birdwell said. "He has been reassigned in the district."
Gould has been with the program for over a decade and became head coach in 2012.
"I have the upmost respect for Paul and what he has done with our district and program,"Birdwell said.
Birdwell said it is unclear if Gould will continue to coach and that depended on whoever comes in. He also said Gould was in good standing with the district but could not comment on what led to the move.
Alto went 5-7 this year, losing in the first round of the playoffs to Lovelady.
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DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – One person was killed in a crash in Dayton Friday night, according to officials.
The coroner was called to the scene at Free Pike and England Avenue in Dayton.
Officers were called to the scene around 6:20 p.m. where the white truck and red car crashed.
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House prices have 'rocketed' 15% along the new Luas cross-city line, which went into operation in Dublin at the weekend.
That's compared to a 6% increase in similar homes near other rail stations, according to new KBC research from Daft.ie.
The data looks at three-bed properties near all stations in Dublin.
While homes near the existing Beechwood station still command the highest average asking prices, properties near the new Dawson, Trinity and Westmoreland stops now come with average asking prices of €519,000.
Services began on the new Green Line extension on Saturday, and links Stephen's Green with Broombridge in Cabra.
Daft.ie's Martin Clancy says they analysed the average asking prices for each stop:
Xerox Corp. said Monday that former Icahn Capital LP Managing Director Jonathan Christodoro resigned from its board so that activist investor Carl Icahn’s organization could nominate four directors at Xerox’s annual shareholder meeting in 2018.
Xerox said the board’s corporate governance committee “will carefully review and consider” the group’s nominations and make a recommendation. There is no date for the annual shareholder meeting as of yet.
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These weather-resistant remote outlet switches rely on an RF remote instead of Wi-Fi, so you can’t control them with your phone or Alexa. But at just $26 for a two-pack (each of which has two outlets), it might be all you need to control, say, outdoor string lights, fans, or heaters. Just use promo code H69R9FX9 at checkout to get the deal.
Myrtle Beach firefighters move a cat to the fire truck as firefighters work to extinguish a house fire on Foxcroft Lane in Myrtle Beach. - Josh Bell jbell@thesunnews.com
Midlothian Council is holding a drop in event for locals to find out more about the new temporary homeless unit at Pentland House in Penicuik.
This will be held on Thursday, August 17, from 3.30pm to 5.30pm at Pentland House. The former residential home for older people is currently being refurbished to offer supported homeless accommodation.
The property, a three storey building which sits within its own grounds in Penicuik, will also provide shared kitchens and bathrooms on each floor. There will be 24/7 staff cover including two night staff.
Those attending can view some of the rooms in the unit and ask housing staff and support staff questions.
If there's one purchase you can make soundly in anticipation for spring (or any season, really), it's footwear . It's the easiest thing to start transitioning into your day-to-day wardrobe (whether that be infinite layers in the winter or an array of sundresses in the warmer months); it allows you to test-drive fresh-off-the-runway trends without totally committing to a look; and it's plain-old fun. To celebrate the imminent good weather, we're highlighting some of the most cheerful colorful heels on the market right now so you can, as they say, start the season off on the right foot. Check out 16 of our favorites ahead.
A former Atlantic City councilman once charged in a sex blackmail case that involved a secretly recorded video, a Baptist minister and a hooker has been sentenced to prison over another recording made by a co-owner of a Boardwalk rolling chair company.
John Schultz was sentenced Monday to six months in prison followed by six months of house arrest for conspiring to defraud the Internal Revenue Service of nearly $120,000 over a three-year period.
The 74-year-old Schultz operated the rolling chair business with two others. The secret recording was made by a co-owner who was cooperating with the government and revealed that the company kept two sets of books to hide money from the IRS.
In federal court in Camden, Schultz admitted wrongdoing, saying, “It’s my own fault.”
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HAMPTON, Ga. (AP) Kevin Harvick led 137 of 163 laps Saturday for his fourth NASCAR Xfinity series victory in the last six years at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
Harvick finished ahead of Joey Logano and Christopher Bell. Logano started second and Bell was on the pole. They were the only other drivers to lead laps.
Harvick won each of the first two stages. He also won the 2013-2015 Atlanta Xfinity races before Kyle Busch won the last two years.
Harvick served as Bell’s escort, guiding him around the 1.54-mile track through most of the second half of the race. Bell remained within a few seconds of Harvick’s Ford but couldn’t seriously challenge. Logano passed Bell for second with five laps remaining.
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Legend has it that Donald Campbell changed cars as regularly as he changed his shirt. For a dashing speed record-holder, a Jaguar E-type was the obvious choice in the mid-Sixties. ­Described by none other than Enzo Ferrari as “the most beautiful car ever made”, the sleek Jaguar epitomised the excitement and glamour of the era.
Campbell couldn’t resist. His ­Series I model became a common sight in the Lake District as he prepared for what would be a final ­record attempt in January 1967. The snarl of the light blue E-type’s straight-six engine was often accompanied by a cheery wave to the locals as he sped through Coniston.
The former copper mining town was his base for a bid to smash the 300mph water speed record. Campbell died making the attempt when Bluebird K7 flipped at full throttle on its return run down Coniston Water. His mascot teddy bear, Mr Whoppit, was found ­almost immediately...
Fireworks explode over the National Mall in Washington on July 4, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / PAUL J. RICHARDS (Photo: PAUL J. RICHARDS/AFP/Getty Images)
President Donald Trump will watch Fourth of July fireworks from the South Lawn of the White House tonight.
Hundreds of thousands of others will pack the National Mall to see the spectacular show light up the Washington sky.
The fireworks will follow the annual Capitol Fourth concert, which this year will feature Pentatonix, The Temptations and The Beach Boys, among others. John Stamos will return as host and rejoin the Beach Boys on stage.
You can avoid the crowds and watch the fireworks live from wherever you are, in the player above.
The fireworks are expected to begin at 9:09 p.m. ET.
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Microsoft has announced that all Xbox One and Xbox 360 users will be able to play online for free this weekend, no Xbox Live Gold membership required.
The move is part of the company's ongoing Free Play Days intiative, which has previously been rolled out alongside the likes of Dead by Daylight, Skyrim Special Edition, Forza Motorsport 6, and Rainbow Six: Siege.
The cause for celebration this time around though is, of course, the arrival of the Star Wars: Battlefront 2 open beta. Both the beta and the free Xbox Live access will run from today until Monday October 9th.
And if you can't muster the energy to join in the Star Wars: Battlefront 2 beta fun yourself, you can always soak up Martin Robinson's initial impressions instead.
Lawrence O'Donnell explains why this shooting was different than most and dedicates the last word to the Capitol Police who saved lives at a congressional baseball practice.
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Port Clinton High School Alumni Association is looking for members of the 1948 SBC Championship football team. At the January 7 basketball game there will be a brief recognition of the 1948 team since the same evening the 2016 football team will be honored for their SBC Championship. If you have details about any 1948 team member contact Jan Gluth 419-732-2102 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Turkey is set to be mercilessly crushed by Iceland in the first round of the World Cup qualifiers tonight.
Wherever and however you choose to watch Iceland’s certain victory over Turkey, the smiting begins at 18:45 GMT, and will be carried out on Turkey’s home pitch.
In celebration, we will be giving away Iceland Smites T-shirts free to eight lucky followers on our Twitter feed who respond with their desire for a T-shirt along with some general pro-smiting sentiments, in partnership with Einstök beer.
As always, we will be livetweeting the match as it happens. Follow the fun and inevitable smiting of Turkey with us!
An effort to increase train service to the East End has come one step closer to fruition, State Assemblyman Fred Thiele announced in a press release Monday. Long Island Rail Road representatives met with local elected officials Thursday to discuss transit improvements for the East End, including adding an additional weekend train to Greenport, creating a "Fishermen Train" to promote tourism and increasing the number of weekday departures, the release states.
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When it comes to your special gifts and talents, it’s alright to brag every now and then for those folks who don’t know.
When you got it, you got it.
One little kid is entitled to all the bragging rights since he can literally drum in his sleep.
Three-year-old Deuce Haston‘s video has gone viral on Facebook with over 645,000 views and over 13,000 shares.
His parents are happy with all the attention. “It’s a good thing to know that somebody this little can bring so many people just a smile,” Deuce’s mom, Phebe Haston, told WKRG.
The future seems bright.
Skillz: Can You Drum In Your Sleep Like This Kid? was originally published on globalgrind.com
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It's time to break out the dancing shoes.
H&M released its spring 2018 campaign Monday, with a video featuring Elizabeth Olsen, model Imaan Hammam and none other than Winona Ryder.
If the famed scene from The Devil Wears Prada comes to mind—"Florals? For spring? Groundbreaking"—expect more than just the typical feminine, flowing wardrobe fare. The video, also featuring models Andreea Diaconu, Anna Ewers and Naomi Shimada and singer-songwriter Andrea Valle, is an ode to female empowerment and unity. It seemingly embraces the latest cultural shift prompted by causes like the #MeToo and Time's Up movements.
In a sleepy town in Buenos Aires, the Avengers: Age of Ultron actress is led by a male dancer in a passionate-less dance, until another woman cuts in and livens up the place. Not only do we see the actress' dancing skills (or impressive camera work), but the celebration of women is clear.
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Aaron Ramsey scored a hat-trick as Arsenal thrashed Everton 5-1 at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday, with new signing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang also on target in his Gunners debut.
The hosts were in rampant form, as two goals by Ramsey and a Laurent Koscielny header put them 3-0 up after just 19 minutes. Aubameyang then scored his first goal for the club to cap a superb first-half display.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin pulled one back for Everton after the break before Ramsey completed his hat-trick. Henrikh Mkhitaryan also shined, as he ended his home debut with three assists.
This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.
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Luke Shaw’s Manchester United career is over and he is a transfer target for Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea, according to the Daily Star.
The England international, aged 22, was substituted at half-time in the FA Cup quarter-final win over Brighton & Hove Albion, then given a public dressing down by Jose Mourinho.
United boss Mourinho claimed Shaw had let him down by failing to follow simple tactical instructions in the first 45 minutes of the 2-0 victory.
That was reportedly the final straw for the Portuguese coach, who has had a series of run-ins with Shaw over the past two seasons.
Mourinho is said to believe he will never be able to fully trust the former Southampton player and is ready to offload him.
Tottenham and Chelsea are both reported to be keen on Shaw. With Mourinho having earmarked Spurs left-back Danny Rose as his preferred replacement for Shaw, the north Londoners might have the edge.
Leicester City and Shaw’s former club Southampton are also tracking him.
Kayla Simone Foster, 27, of Brunswick Boulevard, Buffalo, is charged with DWI, driving with a BAC of .18 or greater, reckless driving, speeding, and failure to keep right. Foster was allegedly observed driving in the wrong lane in excess of 55 mph at 11:52 p.m., Friday, on Route 33, Byron. Foster was stopped by Deputy Eric Meyer and also charged with tinted windows, failure to attach registration and failure to notify DMV of change of address.
Cristina, Gabriele Vella, 24, of Pat Street, Rochester, is charged with unlawful possession of marijuana and speeding. Vella was charged following a traffic stop at 6:47 p.m., Saturday, on Route 77, Pembroke, by Deputy Micheal Lute. Also charged with unlawful possession of marijuana was Nicholas Joseph Niedbala, 25, of Manitoba Woods Lane, Spencerport.
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Federal authorities say a Connecticut man is headed to prison for more than 12 years for the sex trafficking of two girls. The U.S Attorney’s office says 29-year-old Jason Prawl was also sentenced Monday in Hartford…
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HOUSTON (AP) — Several school districts, cities and other government agencies are still waiting for a Texas insurer to pay nearly $60 million in claims from Hurricane Ike, adding to more insurance worries in the wake of Hurricane Harvey.
The Houston Chronicle reports that the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association provides insurance covering only wind and hail for nearly 235,000 policyholders in a 14-county area of coastal Texas. It doesn’t cover claims arising from flooding, such as that caused by Harvey.
Texas City Independent School District leads the list of nine entities still seeking funds from the insurer with more than $17 million in outstanding claims for Ike, which occurred in 2008.
A spokeswoman for the insurer says the pending Ike claims are outliers and don’t indicate any problems for Harvey claims.
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Information from: Houston Chronicle, http://www.houstonchronicle.com
Farrah Abraham Let's Have a Heart to Heart
Farrah Abraham Poses in Lingerie for Valentine's Day
Farrah Abraham isn't going away anytime soon ... some are sorry to say.
Here she is, modeling her brand new lingerie collection with a Valentine theme.
She did the semi-raunchy photo shoot recently and is rolling it out for the big day. It sure seems she's trying to compete with the big dog -- Victoria's Secret.
Farrah started the line last November. She has had a sex toy line, if you're interested.
You gotta give her credit ... next stop "Shark Tank" ... maybe?
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A stuntwoman has died in a motorcycle accident while filming Deadpool 2 in the Canadian city of Vancouver.
Police confirmed the driver was killed on Monday morning and workplace safety officials were investigating.
Witnesses described how the woman lost control of the bike, jumped a kerb and crashed into a building.
The Marvel Comics sequel stars Canadian actor Ryan Reynolds and has been filming in his hometown of Vancouver, British Columbia, since June.
The Vancouver Sun reported that city centre streets had been closed since last week to film motorcycle and scooter scenes.
The driver may have been filming a scene for the female character Domino, played by Zazie Beetz.
Photographers had spotted Beetz in costume riding a motorcycle last week.
Greg Palast exposes the GOP's suppression of the vote in this investigative documentary! Donate to order this gift now!
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Shakespeare BASH'd presents a holiday fundraiser for its upcoming production of Richard III. Dec 15 at 7 pm. Pwyc.
Guptill's gone again! Black Caps opener felled by another hamstring injury, set to miss T20, first two ODIs against Proteas
The strain is unrelated to the one that caused him to miss the final ODI against Australia last month.
This is Willie I am sorry to have to cut the SLC show short tonight The altitude got to me I am feeling better now & headed for lower ground — Willie Nelson (@WillieNelson) August 14, 2017
EMBED >More News Videos Take a look back at moments from legendary country singer Willie Nelson's life.
Willie Nelson will be back "On the Road Again" soon.The legendary country music singer and songwriter had to cut his Salt Lake City show short Sunday.The 84-year-old said he had breathing issues and was taken to the hospital.Nelson later tweeted an apology saying "the altitude got me and and I am feeling better now and headed for lower ground."Nelson has battled multiple health complaints in recent years and even cancelled a few shows back in January, but he has since returned to traveling on the road.His latest album "God's Problem Child" was released in May and became his 17th chart-topper on Billboard top country album's chart.Nelson is due to perform in Galveston and Sugar Land in November.
Johnny Guzman's two 97-yard touchdowns - one on a kickoff return to open the second half and the other on a reception later in the third quarter - lifted Del Oro past Central Catholic of Modesto 23-12 on Friday, Nov. 24, 2017.
Next week Oklahoma City City Council will decide how extending the MAPS penny sales tax will be presented to voters. Today, Education leaders came to the city with a plea to put schools on the ballot for the special election.
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With classes scheduled to resume soon for many West Michigan school children, many parents and students are wondering where did they summer go.
Classes are starting sooner than usual for many kids. Michigan public schools usually start after Labor Day. However, many school districts have obtained waivers to begin as early as Aug. 21. In Kent County, only five of the 20 districts are resuming classes Sept. 5. In Ottawa County, Holland schools open Aug. 23.
Parents need to get cracking on that lengthy school supply list, pick up some back to school clothes or uniforms, and get their children mentally prepared to transition back so they get off to a smart and healthy start. Over the years, educators have offered up some essential back to school tips that resulted in some good outcomes. Check them out.
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The Bramble is an events facility in the heart of Erwin, and from weddings, to anniversaries, and reunions, it can host them all. Recently, they held a community Valentine’s dinner and everyone was raving about the food. This morning, we have Chef Natalie Seagroves with us to share one of her favorite recipes.
For more, visit their website.
Liambas (undisclosed) was activated from injured reserve Friday and subsequently sent to AHL San Diego.
Liambas was recalled when the Ducks were having serious injury issues on their offensive front, so he suited up for seven games and compiled one assist and 21 PIM. The Ducks are healthy enough to no longer need Liambas' services, though, so he'll head back to minors, where he recorded two goals, five points and 50 PIM in 13 games earlier this season.
Bobby Cannavale revealed the name of his and partner Rose Byrne‘s baby boy who was born last month.
“Rafa,” Cannavale told “Entertainment Tonight.”
“I hadn’t given one of my children a Latin name yet, so I wanted to honor my mom’s side of the family,” the 47-year-old actor explained. “And, you know, Rafael Nadal had such a great year and we were constantly keeping up with him and watching all his matches so we were like, ‘How about Rafa? That goes well with Rocco.’ And that was it.”
Byrne and Cannavale are also parents to Rocco Robin, almost two years old. Cannavale also has a 22-year-old son named Jake from a previous marriage.
Dec 12(Reuters) - Shenzhen Kingsun Science & Technology Co Ltd
* Says Sun Xiaoling, CFO of the company passed away on Dec. 8
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This weekend, Cleveland Public Theatre’s Hispanic theater program, Teatro Publico de Cleveland, is workshopping six new short plays and scenes, approximately ten minutes each, in a staged reading format. The event, now in its 5th year, is called ¡Obras En Evolution! A Festival of New Play Readings.
Created by local Latino artists, who wrote, directed and perform the works-in-progress in both English and Spanish (with supertitles), these evenings give the audience a chance to provide feedback and be part of the process of possible seeing some of the works come to fully staged fruition.
Each night also includes live music and Latin food at 6pm before the curtain and a post-show dance party on Friday and Saturday, providing what Jason Estremera, CPT Board Member and Teatro Publico de Cleveland ensemble member, calls “a completely immersive experience.”
General admission tickets are $12-$18. Thursday is family night when adults are $12 and youth under 18 are $8.
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"It is clear that kids who live in high-poverty areas are spending less time in their neighborhoods and that is linked to a collective fear of crime," Browning said.
The study also measured each teenager's parents' or caregivers' perception of an area's danger but there was a weak correlation, indicating young people were not strongly following their elders beliefs, added Browning.
"You can imagine that, even when the caregiver is afraid, if youths have activities in the neighbourhood that everyone else is involved in and their friends are involved in, they simply go with it," Browning told the Thomson Reuters Foundation.
The study is the first part of a project that aims to create a complex picture of how young people move around their neighbourhoods.
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A van with a damaged front-end sits idle on a sidewalk after the driver drove down a sidewalk crashing into a number of pedestrians in Toronto, Monday, April 23, 2018. The van apparently jumped a curb Monday in a busy intersection in Toronto and struck the pedestrians and fled the scene before it was found and the driver was taken into custody, Canadian police said. The Canadian Press via AP Frank Gunn
LAFAYETTE, Colo. — A 2-year-old girl was hit by a car and killed on Easter Sunday in Lafayette.
The little girl was hit in a parking lot in the 900 block of Excalibur Street at about 6:30 p.m., according to the Lafayette Police Department.
The Lafayette Fire Department transported the girl to Good Samaritan Hospital but doctors couldn’t save her.
The driver suspected in the deadly crash has been identified as 44-year-old Blanca Sandoval.
Sandoval was driving a Volkswagen Passat when she crashed into a Honda CR-V parked in the lot, police said. The little girl was near the Honda at the time of the crash. Police said Sandoval did not appear to be impaired at the time.
did not provide any other information about the crash.
Sandoval was arrested for careless driving – causing death. That is a Class 1 Misdemeanor Traffic Offense.
Police said she has been cooperating with investigators.
Bitstamp has recently announced they’re adding Litecoin to the exchange next week, along with Ethereum to follow shortly after. Great news for crypto fans especially those with interest in LTC and ETH 🙂
May 3 Echelon Financial Holdings Inc
* Echelon Insurance reports first quarter 2017 results
* Q1 operating earnings per share C$0.19 from continuing operations
* Q1 earnings per share C$0.62 from continuing operations
* Says closing book value per share as of Q1-end of $12.10, an increase of 3.4% over Q4 of 2016
* Echelon Financial Holdings Inc - Qtrly net earned premiums $49 million versus $43.3 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
By: WCTV Eyewitness News
THOMASVILLE, Ga. (WCTV) — A driver in Thomasville was cited after his car was hit by a train and pushed 50 feet down the tracks.
The accident happened on Madison Street around 8:05 a.m.Sunday.
The driver of the Ford Focus said he was heading south on Madison Street when he traveled into the path of an oncoming CSX freight train. The train struck the vehicle and pushed the car 50 feet down the track.
The driver, later identified as 44-year-old Chad Shaw, was not injured. He was cited for failure to yield at a railroad crossing.
(WCTV)
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Man suspected of Bosnian war crimes will leave US
CLEVELAND (AP) — An Ohio man accused of hiding his membership in a Serbian special police unit that massacred more than 8,000 Bosnian Muslims during the 1995 genocide will leave the U.S. as part of his sentencing.
An attorney for Oliver Dragic (DRAH'-gich) said Dragic will leave for Bosnia with his mother sometime in June.
Dragic appeared in federal court Tuesday in Cleveland and was sentenced to time served after spending 13 months in custody while waiting for his case to be decided.
Dragic pleaded guilty in December to possessing and using fraudulently obtained immigration documents.
Prosecutors say Dragic, of Barberton in suburban Akron, made false statements on forms about his role in ethnic cleansing in Bosnia while applying for refugee status in the U.S. in 1998.
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There is no cause closer to Mike Krzyzewski's heart than the work they do at the Emily K Center in Durham. Named for his mother, the Center has become a vital resource for the city of Durham's low-income families, providing a conduit for them to attend college.As Krzyzewski said Wednesday, the nation's greatest untapped resource is the children of low-income families. Children with incredible talents to share but no opportunities through which to realize those abilities and take advantage of them.Krzyzewski put his money where his heart is Wednesday, with a $3 million personal donation from him and his wife, Mickie, to the Emily K Center.It's his largest ever act of philanthropy. For the Center, it's part of a $15 million fundraising push during a three-year span. One year in, it has raised $8 million.The money is geared toward a 4,500 square-foot expansion of its facility and an aggressive outreach campaign to help countless more youngsters in the Durham community.
Kolkata, July 4 (IANS) In a bid to serve customers better with one and two-day delivery options, Amazon India on Wednesday announced launch of its third fulfilment centre in West Bengal.
Spread over 140,000 square feet with over 600,000 cubic feet of storage space, this centre is one of the five announced for 2018.
"We have been consistently investing in our infrastructure and delivery network, so that we can increase our speed of delivery.
"With the launch of our third fulfilment centre in the state, we strongly believe that we will be able to better serve our customers with one-day and two-day delivery," its Vice President (Customer Fulfilment) Akhil Saxena said, adding Prime membership in the state has been on the rise.
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BUST A RHYME LIV — There’s a zombie serial killer on the loose and new Seattle is on lockdown. Liv (Rose McIver) is trapped in the morgue on white rapper brain and Clive (Malcolm Goodwin) and Ravi (Rahul Kohli) are playing Dungeons & Dragons. Meanwhile, Blaine (David Anders) concocts his most sinister plan to date. Lastly, Major (Robert Buckley) is on the hunt for the killer. Aly Michalka and Robert Knepper also star. LL Hayter directed the episode written by Talia Gonzalez & Bisanne Masoud (#409). Original airdate: Monday, April 30, 2018 @ 9pm
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — After impressing at the World Cup, Iceland goalkeeper Hannes Halldorsson has been sold by Danish team FC Randers to Azerbaijan champion Qarabag.
Iceland exited the tournament at the group stage but Randers' sporting director Soeren Pedersen says the performance of the 34-year Icelander "hasn't gone unnoticed." Halldorsson's tournament was highlighted by saving a penalty kick from Lionel Messi in a 1-1 draw with Argentina.
Pedersen said Wednesday that the club got "a concrete bid from Qarabag, which we have accepted." Details of the deal were not released.
Halldorsson, who played 69 games for the team, said "it is time for me to try something else and embark on a new adventure."
Selective Insurance Group was the target of a large increase in short interest during the month of March. As of March 15th, there was short interest totalling 789,717 shares, an increase of 43.4% from the February 28th total of 550,524 shares.
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MACON, Ga. — A Georgia woman has admitted making false threats to blow up day care centers.
U.S. Attorney Charles Peeler in Macon said in a news release that 26-year-old Jasmine Bradley pleaded guilty Monday to conveying false information and perpetuating a hoax.
Prosecutors say Bradley used Facebook to make a bomb threat in April 2017 against the Child Care Network School in Macon, where she worked. The message said a bomb had been planted and someone would “blow up every little face in that center tomorrow.”
Investigators determined Bradley had posted the threat. After they arrested her while she was at work at the school, she admitted making other threats to that day care and others in the area.
She faces up to five years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000.
HOUSTON — Clint Capela scored a career-high 28 points, James Harden had 26 points and 17 assists and the Houston Rockets beat the New Orleans Pelicans 130-123 on Monday night for their 10th straight victory.
The game was tied with about three minutes remaining after Harden made two free throws. Those were the first of seven straight points by Harden that put Houston up 124-119 with 1:30 left.
Jrue Holiday then scored for New Orleans, but Harden responded with a 3-pointer. Harden also made two free throws to make it 129-121 with 34 seconds left.
Holiday had a season-high 37 points for the Pelicans. E'Twaun Moore scored career-high 36 points and made six of New Orleans' franchise-record 18 3-pointers.
Valentine's Day Stars Celebrate with Their Lovers ... and Their Kids, and Their Dogs, etc.
Hollywood stars bust out the romantic moves for their Valentines just like us normies ... but their flowers and chocolate covered strawberries just look more expensive.
Check out what celebs like Kerry Washington, James Van Der Beek, Chrissy Teigen and Chelsea Handler are posting on V-day ... and enjoy a cute dog or 2 in the mix as well.
Oh allowed a run on two hits in an inning of work to earn his first save of the season Monday against the Pirates.
Oh entered with a two-run lead which he saw cut in half by a two-out RBI double by Gregory Polanco. With the tying run in scoring position, he was able to induce a groundout from John Jaso to end the game. Things have not come easy for Oh in 2017 -- He has already yielded six runs in 5.2 innings for a 9.53 ERA -- but perhaps having a save under his belt will inspire some confidence the next time his number is called.
The county’s newest “independent special and limited purpose local government,” the East Nassau Stewardship District, held its first publically noticed ...
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When you get into Dann Kingsley's new vehicle, you'll notice there are a few things missing: a gasoline engine and an odometer.
The Sudbury man owns a fully electric vehicle, a Tesla 3 developed by entrepreneur Elon Musk. Kingsley says he's the first person in northern Ontario to own one.
Inside the vehicle, there sits a screen that controls the vehicle.
"It's basically like an iPad Pro glued to your dash," he said.
"That's it. There's no other buttons or knobs. The only other controls are the door switches … but everything from the glove box to the navigation to the charging is all run from the centre display."
More than two years ago, Kingsley reserved the vehicle which hadn't been put into production yet. He says the first models starting coming into Canada about five weeks ago, and he received his new car at the end of May.
"I was the first in Sudbury [to own a Tesla 3] but I've seen three others now," he said.
"It's not a car built around a motor. It's a computer on wheels."
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KEY LARGO, Fla. (AP) — Climate change is forcing people in the Florida Keys to spend millions of dollars to raise some of their roads as sea levels rise.
The Miami Herald reports Monroe County will elevate the most flood-prone roads in two neighborhoods in Key Largo and Big Pine, while collecting and treating stormwater runoff as well.
County sustainability program manager Rhonda Haag says half of the 300 miles (480 kilometers) of county roads are susceptible to rising sea levels in the next 20 years. Early estimates show raising one-third of a mile of road above sea level could cost $1 million dollars in Key Largo and more than $2.5 million in Big Pine.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. employers added a robust 200,000 jobs in January, and wages rose at the fastest pace in more than eight years.
The pay gains suggest employers are competing more fiercely for workers. Raises stemming from Republican tax cuts and minimum wage increases in 18 states also likely boosted pay.
The Labor Department says the unemployment rate remained 4.1 percent for a fourth straight month, the lowest level since 2000.
The figures point to an economy on strong footing even in its ninth year of expansion, fueled by global economic growth and healthy consumer spending at home.
The pickup in hourly wages, along with a recent uptick in inflation, may make it more likely that the Federal Reserve will raise short-term interest rates more quickly in the coming months.
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More than 50 senior Taliban commanders were killed in an artillery strike on a meeting in Afghanistan’s southern province of Helmand, a U.S. military spokesman said on Wednesday, as fighting continues across the country.
The attack on a meeting of commanders in the district of Musa Qala in Helmand, one of the heartlands of the Taliban insurgency, was a significant blow to the insurgents, said Lt. Col. Martin O’Donnell, spokesman for U.S. forces in Afghanistan.
“It’s certainly a notable strike,” he said, adding that several other senior and lower level commanders had been killed during operations over a 10-day period this month.
The Taliban dismissed the report as “propaganda” and said the attack had hit two civilian houses in Musa Qala, killing five civilians and wounding three.
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Biology Professor Discovers New Clue About What’s Killing Bees
University of Wisconsin-Stout biology professor discovers a bacterium that may be responsible for years of increasing bee die-offs. KARE's Boyd Huppert reports.
Chicago video blogger fatally shot after club visit
CHICAGO (AP) — The founder of a YouTube website that features Chicago musical talent was shot to death as a drove along a downtown street.
Authorities say 30-year-old Zack Stoner was shot in the head and neck early Wednesday by bullets fired from another car. He was pronounced dead three hours later at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
Chicago police say no one is in custody.
Stoner was known for interviewing young Chicago rappers and posting them on his YouTube channel, zacktv1. The site lists 176,146 subscribers.
Stone described himself on his twitter account as the “best interviewer in the world,” who took his faith in God and his camera in “some of the most dangerous hoods in America.”
According to authorities, Stoner left a rap concert just before he was shot.
Bessie Kenneth Branham Holmes 86 of Glasgow died Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at NHC Healthcare f Glasgow. . Funeral arrangements are incomplete but are under the direction of A. F. Crow & Son Funeral Home.
ISLAMABAD — Pakistani officials say a retired army officer was lured to Nepal with a job prospect before being seized by Indian intelligence, which hopes to use him to secure the release of an Indian agent sentenced to death by Pakistan.
Two senior security officials said Tuesday that Indian agents abducted Lt. Col. Mohammad Habib, who went missing on April 6 after arriving in Nepal.
They say the abduction is aimed at pressuring Pakistan to release Kulbhushan Jadhav, an Indian naval officer convicted of espionage who was sentenced to death on April 10.
The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to brief reporters about the sensitive matter.
Broadway Bares came back with a bang last week.
While the main event isn’t set to take place until June 18th, an array of dancers descended on Fire Island last week to bring back Broadway Bares: Fire Island.
The one-night only event managed to raise a record breaking $56,533 for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS over two performances at Whyte Hall’s Brandon Fradd Theater.
We’ve found some of the best pictures of the event for those who couldn’t be there, and we’re eagerly awaiting the big showcase this weekend – so keep an eye out for that too.
MILAN (Reuters) - Edizione, the holding company of Italian entrepreneur family Benetton, is considering increasing its stake in insurer Generali (GASI.MI) from its current level of about 2 percent, two sources close to the matter said on Monday.
The Assicurazioni Generali logo is seen in downtown Milan, Italy, February 8, 2016. REUTERS/Stefano Rellandini/File Photo
Italian financial daily Il Sole 24 Ore reported on Saturday that Edizione was considering raising its stake to as much as 5 percent, but that no final decision had been taken.
Buying 3 percent of Generali would cost around 740 million euros ($909 million) at current market prices.
($1 = 0.8141 euros)
LOS ANGELES (AP/WOOD) — The Eagles are heading out on tour with a son of founding member Glenn Frey stepping in for his late father.
The band announced Monday that it will visit Greensboro, North Carolina; Atlanta; Louisville, Kentucky; and Detroit in October with Vince Gill. The shows will follow a Sept. 30 date with The Doobie Brothers in Seattle.
The Eagles played concerts in Los Angeles and New York last month for their first shows since Frey died at the age of 67 in January 2016.
His son Deacon filled in on guitar and vocals at the concerts and will join the band on tour in the fall.
Tickets for the tour go on sale Aug. 19 at 10 a.m. through LiveNation.com, according to eagles.com.
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Gallons of maple syrup produced in Maine in 2015 — about 16 percent of total US production. Only Vermont (1,390,000 gallons) and New York (601,000 gallons) produced more.
1,850,000
Taps drilled in Maine [in 2015]. Trees can have one to three taps, and each yields 10–20 gallons of sap.
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Gallons of sap needed to produce a gallon of syrup. Sap (98 percent water and 2 percent sugar) is boiled until sugar content reaches 66 percent.
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Days in [the 2015] sugaring season.
$31.50
Average price of a gallon of Maine maple syrup in 2014, the lowest of the 10 states reporting to the USDA.
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Minimum shelf-life, in years, of a sealed container of syrup. Once it’s opened, experts say, it’s good for about six months in the refrigerator.
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Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin has warned businesses about a billing scam in which callers pose as representatives of National Grid. Kilmartin said his office received more than a dozen complaints from small business owners. He said other businesses should be “on high alert” if they receive a phone call from someone purporting to be from ...
The thirst is real!
According to 22-year-old Jessi Gober, Justin Bieber slid into the DMs of the gym she works for to ask about her after seeing a boomerang on the company's page! How random!
Related: Zedd Opens Up About Dating Selena Gomez
Apparently, The Biebs was enthralled with the clip (below) and just had to find out more about the blonde!
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Time to try something different!
Ready for this!!??
The rest of this week will be all about looking at the horse and the riding from a positive perspective.
Calling it the Positivity Week.
Got that? It means a full week involving ONLY positive horse postings.
Think about that for a second – maybe harder than we think?…
We’re about to find out!
Join in at any time!
Weeks of hot summer days left, even if school has already started. I’ll miss having this little guy around.
Come back tomorrow for the first post in the short “Positivity Series.”
You know, to double-check that I’m keeping up on the plan.
Inviting anyone to join in with comments – on a positive note too, to up the challenge. Or even more fun, jump in with a link to your own post in a Positive Spirit!
Gray Mare. She’s very excited about this!
The Hellenic Food Authority (EFET) has ordered a market recall of a batch of potato chips from the Netherlands because they were found to contain foreign particles in the form of hard plant parts.
The Trafo potato chips were manufactured by Dutch company FZ Organic Food.
Meanwhile, on Sunday, France banned the sale and ordered a recall of several baby formula and baby food products manufactured by dairy giant Lactalis after salmonella bacteria was detected.
Greece was included in the list of countries that the products are exported to.
POMONA >> A woman was struck by a vehicle and suffered major injuries tonight in Pomona, authorities said.
The crash was reported just after 7 p.m. at the intersection of Bonita and Melbourne avenues, according to a Los Angeles County Fire Department dispatcher.
The woman was taken to Pomona Valley Hospital in critical condition, according to the Pomona Police Department.
The male driver remained at the scene and was cooperating with the investigation, police said.
Milton, MA- Here are a few of the headlines for the Thursday, June 15 edition of the Milton Times, on newsstands tomorrow:
“BID health walk supports cardiac rehab”
“Class of 2017 graduates with good cheer”
“MHS Crew teams make a splash”
All of these news stories, features, sports and more can be found in the upcoming edition of the Milton Times.
LONDON (AP) - Britain's information commissioner plans to seek a warrant to access servers of data mining firm Cambridge Analytica.
Bill paired up with Christi Prades, the lead for the Broadway tour of “On Your Feet” to learn some conga moves.
Iraqi police and hospital officials say at least 18 people were killed and about 25 others injured Monday when a suicide bomber detonated an explosives-laden pickup truck in a busy market area in Baghdad.
Many of the dead are day laborers who were waiting for jobs. The death toll is expected to rise.
No one has claimed responsibility for the blast, but the Islamic State has executed similar attacks in the past.
The bomber detonated the explosives at a fruit and vegetable market in Baghdad's eastern Sadr City district, a mostly Shi'ite neighborhood that has been the target of repeated attacks.
Many of South Florida’s top prospects compete in the Under Armour All-American Camp in Miami, Florida for a chance to become an Under Armour All-American.
One of the Florida Gators' top targets competing in the Miami Under Armour All-American Camp on Sunday was 6-foot, 218-pound outside linebacker Ge’Mon Eaford.
The four-star Deerfield Beach (Fla.) prospect was high on Florida when he was being recruited by the Gators' previous staff. According to Eaford, that is still the case now that Dan Mullen is UF's head coach.
A driver who was being pursued by California Highway Patrol officers crashed his car into a homeless encampment in Oakland this morning, injuring two people at the encampment, according to CHP officials. At around 1:10 a.m., officers attempted to stop a Buick driving recklessly on the eastbound Interstate Highway 80 connector to eastbound Interstate Highway 580, CHP officials said.
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SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – A man dressed in a UPS uniform and armed with an “assault pistol” opened fire at a United Parcel Service Inc package sorting hub in San Francisco, killing three people before fatally shooting himself in the head, police said.
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SAN FRANCISCO, April 6 Twitter Inc said in a lawsuit on Thursday that it had received a demand from U.S. officials for records that could reveal the user behind an account opposed to President Donald Trump and that it was challenging the demand in court.
Premier Stephen McNeil says his Liberal caucus supports his decision to end work-to-rule and impose a contract on teachers. Global’s Marieke Walsh looks at what comes next with Bill 75.
Lo Bosworth may not stay in touch with her former “Hills” castmates, but Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt certainly do.
On Thursday, new mom Montag, 31, revealed she selected longtime friend and Lauren Conrad frenemy, Jen Bunney, as one of baby Gunner Stone’s godmothers.
“Celebrating @gunnerpratt with one of his godmother’s [sic] @jennifer_nora737,” Montag shared on her Instagram story.
“We’re celebrating Gunner,” Bunney said “He’s the best baby ever. We love him so much.”
Bunney, 31, who was first featured on MTV’s “Laguna Beach” in 2004, became a prominent fixture on the second season of “The Hills,” as her friendship with Conrad, 31, imploded after she supposedly hooked up with Conrad’s then-flame, Brody Jenner.
Though Bunney found her happily ever after with husband of three years, Taylor Dunphy, she and Montag have remained tight since their days on reality TV.
Montag and Pratt, 34, welcomed their first child on Sunday, where $27,000 worth of crystals were present in the delivery room.
For this week’s Texas Corn Producers Report, KGNC Agribusiness Director James Hunt visited with David Gibson who is Executive Director of Texas Corn Producers.
The large, sunny room at Volgograd State University smelled like its contents: 45 college students, all but one of them male, hunched over keyboards, whispering and quietly clacking away among empty cans of Juicy energy drink. “It looks like they’re just picking at their screens, but the battle is intense,” Victor Minin said as we sat watching them.
× House fire near Geist Reservoir causes 2 injuries overnight
HAMILTON COUNTY, Ind. – The Fishers fire department responded to a major house fire this morning around 4:30 near the Geist Reservoir.
One person was transported with serious injuries to Eskenazi Hospital and another individual received minor injuries. Four additional people escaped the fire without injury.
It took 33 firefighters roughly 25 minutes to control the fire. According to fire investigators, the blaze is believed to be started in the living space above the garage and $65,000 worth of damage is estimated.
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A middle aged Nigerian man has discovered that a young man he raised from birth and who is now 32 years old is not his biological son, after all. The Nigerian man who resides in the United Kingdom, Mr. Oscar, was forced to arrange for a DNA test to determine the paternity of his erstwhile […]
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Two men were found shot to death in Menifee on Sunday night, Aug. 13, and the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department has identified a suspect who was at large Monday.
Deputies responding to a report of unknown trouble in the 25000 block of Waldon Road just before 11 p.m. discovered the bodies of the two men. Their identities were not immediately announced.
The suspect is Jesus Sanchez Ponce, 39, of Mecca. He was last seen driving a brown 2007 GMC Sierra pickup with California license plate 8H85193. Ponce should be considered armed and dangerous, a news release said.
The Sheriff’s Department did not describe the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Deputies ask anyone who sees Ponce to call 911. Anyone with other information on the case is asked to call the Central Homicide Unit at 760-393-3528.
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The NRL season is just around the corner and that means two very important things - you get a fresh start in your tipping and Supercoach competitions.
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Once you've used the majority of your cap on 10 Supercoach weapons, the next thing you look for is the best cheapies to fill the gaps.
And we have you covered.
We've compiled a list of the best bargain backs for the 2017 Supercoach season.
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The Gutenberg Bible is the first great book printed in Western Europe from movable metal type. The printing of the Bible was probably completed late in 1455 at Mainz, Germany. The text of the … More
The NFL season is still a few weeks out, but New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. looks to be in mid-season form already.
Beckham, who really burst onto the scene with an insane one-handed catch against the Dallas Cowboys his rookie year, has been one of the NFL’s best and most consistent receivers during his young career. Last year, Beckham totaled 101 receptions for 1,367 yards and 10 touchdowns. With veteran wide receiver Brandon Marshall now in the fold, the Giants look to have one of the best receiving groups in the NFL, if not the best.
And, for those wondering what ODB highlights await us in the 2017 season, this video from Giants camp today may be a good indication of things to come.
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The Sharks fell into a 2-1 series hole last night thanks to Zack Kassian's game-winning goal in the third period. While it's easy to blame David Schlemko's turnover or Martin Jones allowing his fourth five-hole goal of the series, the truth of the matter is San Jose has a serious scoring problem.
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There are on the The Raw Story story from 12 hrs ago, titled Trump appointee Gorsuch energetic in first US high court arguments. In it, The Raw Story reports that:
U.S. Supreme Court nominee judge Neil Gorsuch is sworn in to testify at his Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., March 20, 2017. REUTERS/James Lawler Duggan President Donald Trump's appointee Neil Gorsuch on Monday showed himself to be a frequent and energetic questioner during U.S. Supreme Court arguments in his first day hearing cases as a justice, at one point even apologizing for talking too much.
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Former Dallas Cowboy Michael Irvin made his Super Bowl pick during a Super Bowl party Friday night. NBC10's Brittney Shipp has the interview. (Published 2 hours ago)
Former Dallas Cowboy Michael Irvin made his Super Bowl pick during a Super Bowl party Friday night. NBC10's Brittney Shipp has the interview. See More
Lawmakers Call For Probe Into Flynn's Russian Communications
Audio will be available later today.
Steve Inskeep talks to Republican Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana, who's on the House Judiciary Committee. There are calls for an investigation into Michael Flynn's interactions with the Russians.
BARBERTON, OH (AP) — Authorities say a northeast Ohio woman accused of shooting her husband multiple times and dismembering his body has been charged with murder.
A Barberton Municipal Court judge on Monday set bond for 49-year-old Marcia Eubank at $1 million. She is charged in the death of 54-year-Howard Eubank. Records don’t show an attorney for her.
A Summit County Sheriff’s Office release says deputies found deteriorating remains tentatively identified as those of Howard Eubank on Saturday at the couple’s home in Coventry Township in suburban Akron. Authorities say deputies had responded to a call from the couple’s adult son about possible remains.
The release says investigators believe Eubank was killed earlier this year in a “domestic-related incident.”
Authorities say Marcia Eubank was arrested later Saturday in a store parking lot.
Spanish world number one Rafael Nadal has reached the China Open quarter-finals with victory over Russian Karen Khachanov.
Nadal, who won his third US Open title last month, triumphed 6-3 6-3 in Beijing.
The 31-year-old broke Khachanov, ranked 42 in the world, in the fourth game and looked in total control thereafter.
He will face big-serving American John Isner next, who beat Argentina’s Leonardo Mayer 6-0 6-3.
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) – Former “Sex and the City” star Cynthia Nixon says she’ll challenge Gov. Andrew Cuomo in New York’s Democratic primary in September.
Her announcement Monday sets up a race pitting an openly gay liberal activist against a two-term incumbent with a $30 million war chest and possible presidential ambitions.
In a video on Twitter, the public education advocate says “We want our government to work again.”
Nixon in recent speeches has called on Democrats nationally to carve out a strong liberal identity instead of being merely the “anti-Trump party.”
Nixon is a 51-year-old Manhattan mother of three and an ally of Democratic New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, who frequently clashes with Cuomo on various issues.
The 60-year-old Cuomo was favored 66 percent to 19 percent over Nixon in a recent Siena College poll.
JUNE 14: A member of the Alexandria Police runs up the street near the scene of an opened fire June 14, 2017 in Alexandria, Virginia. Multiple injuries were reported from the instance.
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Houston Rockets guard James Harden dribbles the ball around Oklahoma City Thunder center Enes Kanter. Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports I've been trying to come up with a way to accurately describe the embarrassment James Harden bestowed upon Enes Kanter last night, but honestly you might as well watch it yourself Up by thirteen midway through the third quarter, Harden knew that it was time to seal the deal.
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Members of the Chico Heritage Association board along with volunteers gathered on Dec. 22, 2016 to move the many files and documents that tell the story of Chico's history. The material will continue to be available for research at the new location in the Garden Walk on Main Street, as it was in the old Municipal Building.
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Marlin Renaldo Bailey, 42, was arrested Thursday night after a domestic dispute in which he shattered the glass patio door of the apartment he shared with his girlfriend on Dudley Drive, Athens-Clarke County police said. Neither Bailey nor the woman would discuss the incident at the scene, but while being taken to jail, Bailey admitted he broke the door because he thought another man was inside with his girlfriend, according to authorities.
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TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) - A man who confessed to a string of rapes and murders with his brother and now wants to be released from an Ohio prison is due back in court.
Attorneys for Nathaniel Cook say a plea deal signed nearly 20 years ago forces the court to order his release this year. A judge plans to hold a hearing Thursday in Toledo, when she could decide whether to free Cook.
The judge has ordered Cook to undergo evaluations, but she said last month that more information was needed before she could make a decision about his release.
An agreement with prosecutors two decades ago forced Nathaniel Cook to admit he killed three people while his brother confessed to killing five others in the 1980s.
His brother is serving two life sentences.
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April 6 Homeserve Plc:
* Expects to report results at upper end of market expectations 1 for year to March 31, 2017
* UK business has had another good year with customer growth of 1 pct
* Rapid progress in USA with 50 mln affinity partner households and 3 mln customers at year end
* In USA, we ended financial year with 3 mln customers, representing another significant milestone and up 28 pct compared to FY16
* UK retention remains strong at 80 pct and continue to see high income per customer
* Anticipate income per customer in UK increasing further next year as customers purchase more comprehensive cover, receive benefits of more usage Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom: +91 806 749 1136)
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Quantum Corp
* Quantum Corporation Board unanimously elects Raghu Rau as chairman
* Says Gregg Powers resigned from the Board
* Quantum Corp - Raghu Rau as chairman is succeeding Paul Auvil, who will remain on Board​
* Quantum Corp - Co has signed LOI to engage Alixpartners to help Co "Identify and deliver financial improvements" Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
March 31 Bank Of Queensland Ltd
* Vicki Clarkson has been appointed as an additional company secretary with effect from 3 april 2017
* Michelle Thomsen remains a company secretary of BOQ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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HUNTSVILLE, Ala., April 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Jeff Hammock, CEO of MechOptix Inc., had too many close calls while riding his motorcycle. The brake light did not illuminate when downshifting or engine braking, the common way to slow your motorcycle. MechOptix solves this problem w...
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ABV Social is celebrating its one year anniversary all day long with a pig roast, live music and a great beer menu.
Have a listen to this beautiful soaring track by the late Alice Coltrane, “Om Shanti,” appearing on Luaka Bop’s forthcoming collection entitled World Spirituality Classics, Volume 1: The Ecstatic Music of Alice Coltrane Turiyasangitananda.
In the early 1980s, jazz pianist and harpist Alice Coltrane devoted herself to the Hindu tradition, adopting the name Swamini Turiyasangitananda and established the 48-acre Sai Anantam Ashram outside Los Angeles. There she continued to make deeply spiritual music—merging Vedic Chants with gospel-inspired singing on cassettes she released and distributed privately within the community. The release of The Ecstatic Music of Alice Coltrane Turiyasangitananda marks the first in Luaka Bop’s (a label founded by musician and record producer David Byrne) new series of spiritual music from around the world. The album is out on May 5.
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday laughed off a question about whether he would run for another term in office after 2024.
Russian President and Presidential candidate Vladimir Putin delivers a speech during a rally and concert marking the fourth anniversary of Russia's annexation of the Crimea region, at Manezhnaya Square in central Moscow, Russia March 18, 2018. REUTERS/David Mdzinarishvili
Speaking after just winning a new six-year term in office from 2018-2024, Putin said he regarded a question about whether he would seek yet another term in six years’ time as “funny.”
“Let’s count. What, do you think I will sit (in power) until I’m 100 years old,” he told the reporter who asked him the question.
The host of one of NPR’s most successful programs has been suspended while the network investigates sexual misconduct allegations.
The allegations against “On Point” host Tom Ashbrook include that he engaged in “creepy” sex talks and gave unwanted hugs, neck and back rubs to 11 mostly young women and men who worked on the show. They were contained in a document and confirmed in multiple interviews by WBUR-FM, the Boston station that produces the show.
Ashbrook was put on leave last week.
In a text to the station, Ashbrook said: “I am sure that once the facts come out that people will see me for who I am — flawed but caring and decent in all my dealings with others.”
“On Point” is carried by more than 290 NPR stations. Ashbrook has hosted for 16 years.
The scene shows, what according to Syrian rebels were fires caused by Russian military plane shot down.
A Russian warplane was brought down in Syria's Idlib province on Saturday, and the pilot was killed during "a fight" after ejecting by parachute, the TASS news agency quoted Russia's Defence Ministry as saying.
Syrian rebels said previously on Saturday they had brought down the Russian plane.
Russia's Defence Ministry said that the aircraft was downed by a MANPAD portable surface-to-air missile during a flight around the de-escalation zone in the province. The pilot had reported that he ejected by parachute in the area, controlled by Al Nusra.
"The pilot died in a fight with terrorists," the ministry said.
Russia and Turkey, which is in charge of the Idlib de-escalation zone, are "taking measures" to return the body of the pilot, it added.
Amanda’s character Mary was shot dead in the series four opener, taking a bullet for Benedict Cumberbatch’s titular hero and prompting a meltdown online.
The fact that the character meets a demise is no secret, given her passing in the original books by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle; but it certainly came much earlier than fans were expecting.
“People know that Mary doesn’t make it out of the books alive, the spoiler is 120 years old, but the surprise is that it happens in episode one,” Moffatt said, according to What’s On TV.
“In the original, Mary dies between stories, with Watson more or less saying, ‘Oh she’s dead, let’s carry on!’ It’s rather disgraceful. We couldn’t really do that in our version and we take the consequences of the bereavement hugely seriously.
The Regional Transportation Commission is hosting a career fair as a part of National Infrastructure Week to recruit and educate attendees on what it takes to launch a career in the transit, construction, engineering and design industries, according to a media release.
Dubbed 'Careers in Motion,' the event will take place May 16 at the Texas Station hotel-casino located at 2101 Texas Star Lane from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Industry professionals are providing attendees with information on training, education and the requirements needed to enter transportation and construction-related fields.
RTC is offering a free 24-hour bus pass to attendees who lack transportation to the event. The pass can be accessed by downloading the RideRTC app on Apple or Android, then send an email with the request to rideRTC@rtcsnv.com. The email should mention the career fair and the pass will be made available through the app.
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Adriana Lima celebrated Easter Sunday by stripping down for Love magazine.
The 35-year-old Brazilian model teamed up with the UK-based fashion publication to create a series of NSFW videos where she took a steamy shower and ate chocolate to the sounds of The Weather Girls’ 1982 hit “It’s Raining Men.”
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However, the veteran Victoria’s Secret Angel didn’t just show off her famous assets during the holiday. The mother of two also posted photos on Instagram celebrating with her daughters, 7-year-old Valentina and 4-year-old Sienna.
Love Magazine also teamed up with several other models, including Gavin Rossdale’s 28-year-old daughter Daisy Lowe, to showcase their take on the holiday.
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“We take a look at a few Easter traditions from around the world, both old and new,” wrote Love. “Apparently, we’ve been egg dancing in the UK since the 5th Century — who knew!”
DHAKA, Bangladesh — Shakib Al Hasan has been reinstated as Bangladesh's test captain to replace Mushfiqur Rahim for next month's series against Sri Lanka.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board announced the decision after a weekend board meeting, with president Nazmul Hassan saying it was designed to allow Mushfiqur "to focus on his batting and remain pressure-free."
Mushfiqur was under serious pressure in the last series when South Africa swept Bangladesh in all three formats in October, including two lopsided defeats in the test matches.
It was a turbulent year for Bangladesh in the longest format as it lost seven of the nine test matches it played against New Zealand, India, Sri Lanka, Australia and South Africa, although it did produce its first ever test win against Australia.
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Hong Kong-based investor Goodwin Gaw snatched up the High Line-straddling Standard Hotel for even less than the dramatically discounted price The Post first predicted last summer.
Gaw paid only $323.2 million for the revenue-sliding hotel, according to NYC Department of Finance records. That’s shy of the $340 million we forecast in an Aug. 8 story that revealed Gaw’s intention to buy the property. We noted at the time that an aborted deal with a different prospective buyer in 2014 would have fetched $400 million.
Gaw Capital Partners purchased the Standard from Dune Capital Management and Greenfield Partners. The bargain price for the Standard reflects saturation in the Gotham hotel market and reduced occupancy and revenue per available room.
Wed, Jul 4: Dale and Jessica Boshoff captured this footage of a grizzly while hiking in Kananaskis Country in June 2018.
Jamie Lynn Spears' daughter, Maddie Aldridge, is feeling very grateful and very loved.
The 8-year-old was released from the hospital last week after getting into a very serious ATV accident that left her submerged under water for several minutes. However, less than a week after returning home, she's itching to get back to her normal life.
In fact, Maddie paid a visit to her school on Valentine's Day to hand out candy to all her pals, and Jamie Lynn took to Instagram to capture the moment.
Armenians held official ceremonies marking the anniversary of the World War I-era massacre of their ancestors in Ottoman Turkey. The events came a day after Armenian Prime Minister Serzh Sarkisian resigned amid mass street protests.
Woodsongs Presents Doyle Lawson
DOYLE LAWSON & QUICKSILVER are superstars of Bluegrass. With nearly 40 albums to their credit, they have multiple Grammy, Dove, ICM, IBMA and SPBGMA Award nominations, and are 7-time winners of IBMA’s Vocal Group of the Year. Doyle was inducted into the Bluegrass Hall of Fame in 2012 and received the National Endowment for the Arts National Heritage Fellowship award in 2006 for his contributions to cultural heritage as a musical trailblazer. The group’s latest is ‘Life is a Story’ on Mountain Home Music Company..
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Cembrit Group A/S unaudited Interim quarterly report Q1 2018, time for publication
The 2018 unaudited Interim quarterly report Q1 2018 for Cembrit Group A/S will be published today on May 31, 2018. The report will be published at 14.00 CET on the company homepage indicated below.
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The current chairman of Cement Roadstone Holdings and the Musgrave Group, Nicholas Hartery, has been appointed as the new chairman of Horse Racing Ireland.
The appointment was made last Thursday, May 24 by the Minister for Agriculture, Michael Creed. The Minister said he was “confident that Mr Hartery will provide innovative strategic leadership and direction to the horse racing sector”.
The position is for a period of five years.
Mr Hartery, who replaces Joe Keeling, has a lifelong interest in horses and is the owner of a stud farm in Co Limerick where he breeds mainly thoroughbred horses for flat racing, selling foals, yearlings and broodmares and has had winners in Group 1, 2 and 3 races.
As well as his roles with CRH and the Irish wholesaler Musgraves, he is also the current President and CEO of PRODIUM, a consultancy and business advisory firm.
In the past he has held senior management positions with companies including Dell Computers, Eastman Kodak, EMEA, Verbatim Corporation and General Electric.
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BOWLING GREEN, Ohio (AP) — Four people who prosecutors say were involved in a string of fires in northwestern Ohio have now been sentenced.
Three of the four will spend time in prison for the fires in rural parts of Wood County south of Toledo.
Investigators connected the group to five fires set last March. One of the suspects sentenced this past week received three years in prison while another was sentenced to probation.
Wood County Prosecutor Paul Dobson says one received leniency after cooperating with the investigation.
He says he isn’t sure what role each played in the arsons that destroyed barns, at least two houses and other structures.
No one was hurt in the fires, but they did result in hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage.
MADISON (WKOW) -- Madison Fire Department officials called everyone out of the Outback Steakhouse near East Towne Mall tonight after people smelled natural gas both inside and outside the restaurant.
A fire department spokesman says responders were called to 4520 E Towne Blvd a little before 9:30 p.m. Monday and evacuated the location soon after they arrived.
An MG&E representative was called to the scene to investigate the possible leak, but it's not known what was or wasn't found.
The fired department spokesman says there was no report of any injuries...and no one was transported for medical help.
MOSCOW, April 3 Surveillance cameras in St Petersburg's metro system may have captured images of the person suspected of organising Monday's deadly train blast, Russian news agency Interfax quoted a source as saying.
"Images of the suspected organiser of the metro blast were captured on metro station cameras," the source said.
The explosive device may have been left in a briefcase in a metro train carriage, the source added. (Reporting by Alexander Winning; Writing by Sujata Rao)
March 18, 2017 from 7:30pm to 11:30pm – The Mod Club
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The ISIS-linked Aamaq News Agency said today the attack on Istanbul's popular Reina nightclub was carried out by a "heroic soldier of the caliphate who attacked the most famous nightclub where Christians were celebrating their pagan feast."
The New Year's morning attack left 39 people dead and dozens more injured. The gunman escaped and a manhunt for him is underway.
Here & Now's Peter O'Dowd checks in with the BBC's Selin Girit (@selingirit).
With reporting from The Associated Press
Note: This BBC interview can be heard in the Here & Now podcast or with the WBUR app.
Vouchers worth €120 were stolen from a car parked in Kill. The incident happened on June 29 between 11 and 11.45am. The car was parked near the primary school in the village and back window was smashed before the items were removed from the boot.
LOS ANGELES The gunman who opened fire at a San Bernardino, California elementary school shot dead an adult female in a classroom, then himself, authorities said on Monday, adding that they did not believe two wounded children were targeted by the shooter.
Investigators were working to determine how the adult female victim and the shooter knew each other but said two students wounded in the incident were not related to either of them.
(Reporting by Dan Whitcomb; Editing by Meredith Mazzilli)
To our Oceanside community: On Dec. 7 the Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony & Gift Market was canceled due to the Lilac Fire. Staff was diverted to work in the emergency operations center and to assist with other emerging issues. The tree has been “lit” and we hope that you will enjoy the holiday season shopping at the Holiday Gift Market at the Sunset Market on Dec. 14, 21 and 28. Happy holidays! FIND OUT MORE HOLIDAY GIFT MARKET Thursdays in December at the Sunset Market! For the next three Thursdays from 5-9 p.m. , discover unusual and exotic holiday gifts from 200 artisans and merchants at San Diego County’s top weekly food and music street market. Enjoy one-stop shopping and dining with hot foods from around the world, plus gourmet holiday goodies, live music and, on Dec. 14 and 21 , visits with Santa! FIND OUT MORE
DAVIS, Calif. (AP) — Authorities say a 30-year-old woman is being charged with hate crimes after police say she broke windows and left bacon at a Northern California mosque.
The Sacramento Bee reports (http://bit.ly/2leLQOa ) that the Yolo County District Attorney’s Office announced the arrest of Lauren Kirk-Coehlo of Davis on Tuesday.
She is charged in the vandalism of the Davis Islamic Center last month. The vandal broke six windows and two bicycles and put bacon strips on door handles.
Muslims are prohibited from eating pork products.
Earlier this month in the region, Roseville’s Tarbiya Institute was spray-painted with obscene and racist slurs, including “Muslim out.” The two communities are about 34 miles apart.
Roseville police say that also is being investigated as a hate crime, though there is no sign the two incidents are related.
COLUMBUS, GA (WTVM) – Keep Columbus Beautiful hosted a recycling and pill disposal event so residents can properly dispose of potential dangers everyday items.
The grease recycling and pharmaceutical disposal event was held Saturday at the K-Mart on Macon Rd. and Airport Thruway.
If you did not make it out to the event Saturday, you can drop off your used cooking grease at the following locations throughout the city:
John Rigdon Park (6800 Psalmond Road)
Corner of Buena Vista Rd and Higgs Dr
Corner of Lindsay Dr and Glenwood Dr
Corner of 45th St and 2nd Ave
South Commons CSO (Lumpkin Boulevard, behind the Civic Center)
Frank Chester Park - 1441 Benning Rd
1335 Alexander St (past the entrance to CWW Service Center on the right)
3001 South Lumpkin Rd
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LONDON, March 28 British housebuilder Redrow said on Tuesday it did not intend to make an offer to buy fellow builder Bovis just over two weeks after its approach was rejected as too low.
Bovis, whose CEO quit in January following a profit warning resulting from a failure to build enough homes on time, has been subject to takeover speculation since a major shareholder wrote to another builder suggesting a tie-up earlier this year.
"The Board of Redrow has determined that it is not in its shareholders' best interests to increase its proposal to Bovis above the level which was rejected by the Board of Bovis," the firm said in a statement.
"Given this, Redrow confirms that it does not intend to make an offer for Bovis."
Redrow's withdrawal leaves a bid on the table from Galliford Try which was also rejected by Bovis although the firms are still carrying out discussions. (Reporting by Costas Pitas; editing by Kate Holton)
A Platteville man was pronounced dead on the scene of a crash early Sunday morning.
The Grant County Sheriff's Office says 18-year-old Justin Brogley was driving south on CTH D when he went off the right side of the road, striking an embankment and going through a fence.
Brogley wasn't wearing a seat belt and was thrown from the truck.
The crash happened at about 3:45 a.m. Sunday.
This is the eighth traffic death in Grant County in 2017.
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP)  A federal appeals court is weighing in on an unusual lawsuit by a group of young people who say the Trump administration is violating their constitutional rights by failing to address climate change.
A three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments Monday from attorneys for the administration and the 21 young people, who range in age from 10 to 21.
The Trump administration wants the 9th Circuit to order a lower court to dismiss the suit, saying it is broad and without merit.
The San Jose Mercury News reports that two of the judges voiced skepticism about the administration's request.
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MISS JOAN DAVY of Bridgetown, Biabou died on Monday April 16th at the age of 61. The funeral takes place on Sunday April 29th at the Baptist Gospel Mission, Bridgetown. The body lies at the church from 1:00 pm. The service begins at 2:00 pm. Burial will be at the Biabou Cemetery.
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OSHA and the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office will investigate after a man died in an industrial accident Tuesday.
By Brittney Donovan, Action News Jax
A man died while transferring cargo from a truck at a St. Augustine building supply company, officials said.
Dwight Cook, 57, died at the scene of the accident, which occurred at Manning Building Supplies at 105 Sgt. Tutten Drive.
The accident happened at 1 p.m. Tuesday. The St. Johns County Sheriff's Office said Cook was pinned by cargo against the wall of a trailer. First responders were unable to revive the victim, authorities said.
Both OSHA and the Sheriff's Office are investigating.
× Missing endangered teen reported out of Kent County
COMSTOCK PARK, Mich. — Police are asking for help in looking for Markell Keith Barnhart, who was reported missing on Monday.
He was reportedly last seen near Comstock Park High School around 8:30 a.m. Police say Barnhart has Autism, is Diabetic, and requires vital medications throughout the day.
He’s described as a black male, around 5’3,” and 130 lbs. Police say Barnhart was last seen wearing a black jacket, black pants and black shoes with white soles.
If you have any information call the Kent County Sheriff’s Office at 616-632-6100 or 911.
Sea Hunter was tested by DARPA But is now part of the US Navy. The Navy plans to continue testing Sea Hunter as part of a possible effort to build an entire fleet of autonomous drone ships.
April 13 Hainan Haide Industry Co Ltd :
* Sees Q1 FY 2017 net profit to increase by 643.5 percent to 829.4 percent, or to be 16 million yuan to 20 million yuan
* Says Q1 FY 2016 net profit was 2.2 million yuan
* Says accomplish of business transformation as main reason for the forecast
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Susu experienced a hard life, during which she gave birth to five baby pandas. In recent years, she suffered from many diseases including high blood pressure, deterioration of liver function and heart failure. Her condition gradually worsened beginning in late May, and she passed away on June 2.
An autopsy showed that Susu's liver had hardened, and many of her organs, such as her spleen and lungs, had atrophied.
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) — The United States awarded a contractor more than $23 million to support the Advanced Ocean Technology Program, the Defense Department said in a press release.
“GPA Technologies [of] Ventura, California is being awarded a $23,668,395… contract for engineering and technical support solutions for the Advanced Ocean Technology Program within the Naval Facilities Engineering and Expeditionary Warfare Center,” the release said on Monday.
The work to be performed provides for research and development of ocean engineering and naval architecture solutions in support of design, installation, operation and maintenance of both fixed ocean systems and towed systems, the Defense Department said.
Work on the contract is scheduled to last five and a half years and to be completed by February 2023, the release added.
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The Chicago Cubs announced their National League Division Series roster Friday morning.Pitchers on the roster are Carl Edwards Jr., Kyle Hendricks, Brian Duensing, Jon Lester, Justin Wilson, Mike Montgomery, John Lackey, Pedro Strop, Jake Arrieta, Jose Quintana, and Wade Davis.Infielders are Tommy La Stella, Ian Happ, Javier Baez, Kris Bryant, Ben Zobrist, Addison Russell, and Anthony Rizzo.Outfielders are Albert Almora Jr., Kyle Schwarber, Jason Heyward, Leonys Martin, and Jon Jay.Also on the roster are catchers Willson Contreras and Alex Avila.The Cubs play their first NLDS 2017 game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park at 7:30 p.m. Friday.
BENTON TOWNSHIP, MI -- Police arrested a 33-year-old parolee while executing a search warrant and seizing marijuana, a firearm and cash, the Southwest Enforcement Team (SWET) reports.
On Thursday, Aug. 10, SWET, with assistance from the Berrien County Sheriff's Office, executed a search warrant at 1738 Council Drive.
Police arrested the parolee and found more than $600 at the residence, as well as marijuana and a gun, according to a SWET news release.
He was lodged at the Berrien County Jail for parole and weapons violations, police said.
SWET is made up of sworn law enforcement personnel from the Michigan State Police, Calhoun County Sheriff's Office, Barry County Sheriff's Office, Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office, Kalamazoo Township Police Department, South Haven Police Department, Covert Police Department and the Berrien County Sheriff's Office.
SWET is funded in part by the Michigan High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area and the U.S. Department of Justice, Byrne JAG grant.
Yet their brave bid came to a stunning end when Cudjoe stepped out of the defensive line to intercept a pass and then run away for a 90-metre effort. (Times 2)
Roses are red Violets are purple The Giants are sweeter than Maple Surple.
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Virginia Beach police are looking for a woman who has been missing for almost 3 years.
37-year-old Jennifer Montello was last heard from on February 9, 2015. Her last known address was in Virginia Beach.
Police say her family misses her very much and is desperate to know if she is OK.
She’s described as 5 feet 10 inches tall with green eyes and pierced ears. She has several tattoos — including a heart on her upper left arm and a bear on her upper right arm.
If you’ve seen her or have any information that could lead to her location, call police.
7th Circ. Affirms Starbucks' Win Over Finger Amputation
Law360, Chicago (February 2, 2018, 3:15 PM EST) -- The Seventh Circuit on Friday upheld Starbucks Corp.'s quick win in a case accusing the company of negligence after a child's in-store finger injury required same-day amputation, agreeing with the lower court that the Chicago shop didn’t owe the child a legal duty since he was under his parents' supervision.
A lower court had granted Starbucks a summary judgment win in the case, saying that Illinois law places the responsibility to protect a child from an "obvious danger" on his or her parents' shoulders. (AP) The...
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Included in the noon newscast:
— The White House confirmed that President Trump on Friday will make his first trip to SC since his election.
— Charleston City Council will meet Tuesday night to discuss their support for funding a long-stalled extension of Interstate 526.
— State employees would have to pay a bit more towards retirement, while agencies and local governments may need to contribute a lot more….
— Plans to deal with coal tar that sits at the bottom of the Congaree River in Columbia are coming under fire.
Sam Allardyce was critical of his side’s use of the ball in the opening 45 minutes of Crystal Palace’s 2-0 defeat to Arsenal.
He said: “Our first-half performance defensively was pretty good – but our first half performance in possession was pretty poor. That caused us to continue to defend, defend and defend far too much and far too deep.
“That was my big problem in the first half. Our players were passing to Arsenal instead of passing to their own players on simple passes.
“It was costly in the end. Benteke had a super, super chance to level the score. At places like this you have to take them. We didn’t and they got a second.”
Humana Festival of New American Plays
The Humana Festival is a world renowned event that has introduced more than 450 plays into the American and international theatre repertoire.
Actors Theatre of Louisville
316 West Main Street, Louisville, KY
February 28 - April 8, 2018
Tickets are on sale priced from $25.
Special ticket offers for groups of 10 or more are available by calling 502.585.1210.
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Toronto police and paramedics say a male victim is in critical condition after a shooting in the Yonge-Dundas Square area.
Winchelsea Singers’ Spring Concert will be performed at St Thomas’ Church, Winchelsea next Saturday, April 29 at 7pm.
The choir, accompanied by Nigel Howard on piano, will be performing Karl Jenkins’ ‘The Armed Man, a Mass for Peace’. Music Director, Duncan Reid says it is a poignant composition. “Its inspired by the Kosovo war, and a masterpiece of music declaring the futility of war and man’s continual aggression,” he said. “Sadly, it is still relevant in today’s world of conflicts.”
The programme includes the rousing chorus of the ‘Hebrew Slaves’, spiritual favourites ‘Joshua fit de battle ob Jerico’, and Swing Low Sweet Chariot’. Soloist, Michael White, will sing ‘Ol’ Man River’ and Grace Constable sings, amongst others, solo in the Armed Man. Duncan added: “It’s a superb programme with lots of different genres to hopefully please everyone.”
Tickets £10.00 on the door.
Tom Cruise insistence on always performing his own stunts backfired as he filmed the latest instalment in the ’Mission: Impossible’ film franchise.
The 55-year-old actor ended up injuring himself after he attempted an ambitious stunt on set in London at the weekend, which involved him leaping from building to another.
Footage (below) obtained by TMZ shows the star, who is strapped into a safety harness, leaping from the edge of one building before slamming into another.
After climbing on top of the structure, Tom can then be seen limping heavily as he approaches concerned crew members.
The extent of his injuries are not yet known.
The A-list star is well known for his love of performing risky stunts. These have included filming in zero-gravity for an aeroplane crash scene in ‘The Mummy’ and clinging onto the side of a plane as it takes off in ‘Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation’.
The sixth ‘Mission: Impossible’ movie comes to UK cinema screens on 27 July 2018.
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We live in a time where nearly everything we need can be obtained from our cars. There are drive-thrus for coffee, food, medicine, and banks. Now, thanks to Heritage United Methodist Church in D'Iberville, you can drive thru for prayer.
The Boyne City High School tennis team played against Glen Lake on Sept. 28 at Boyne Mountain. Brady Butka is pictured in the featured photo in a mixed doubles match.
The Boyne City High School tennis team played against Glen Lake on Sept. 28 at Boyne Mountain. Pictured are some of the matches. Photos by Chris Faulknor
On Tuesday, WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao confirmed that his next fight will be held in the United Arab Emirates, two months from now. "We are really going to fight in the UAE by April.
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'A boy has been troubling me since many days. He slapped me too. After that he called my father and threatened him that he will throw acid on me,' the victim said. (Representational Image)
Meerut: A student of class 9 allegedly threatened to rape and throw acid on his classmate in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut.
According to the girl, the accused was troubling her since many days and no action was taken by the school administration against him.
"A boy has been troubling me since many days. He slapped me too. After that he called my father and threatened him that he will throw acid on me," the victim said.
Meanwhile, the Superintendent of Police (SP) of Meerut, Rajesh Kumar, said, "A report has been filed in the matter. Search for the accused is underway."
A case has been registered in this regard and police have initiated the probe.
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TORONTO -- The University of Toronto says it has asked Facebook to remove an event page for a white nationalist rally at the institution's downtown campus.
Althea Blackburn-Evans, a U of T spokeswoman, says no organizers for the Toronto Nationalist Rally have inquired about booking space at the university.
She adds that the university reached out to Facebook and asked them to remove the event page, but has not received a response.
The Toronto Nationalist Rally, according to its event page, is scheduled for September 14.
It is hosted by the Canadian Nationalist Party, a political organization that claims to support ethnic nationalism.
According to the event page, the rally is intended to discuss "the nationalist movement in Canada."
Ranveer Singh, who is on a career high right now after the success of Padmaavat, has two big releases coming up. Zoya Akhtar’s Gully Boy opposite Alia Bhatt and Rohit Shetty’s Simmba which is touted to be an out and out action entertainer. This is the first time that the actor will be collaborating with Rohit Shetty and expectations are high from the film. Now, it has been announced that Sara Ali Khan will be playing the female lead in the movie.
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ST. LOUIS, MO (KTVI)- The name change at the airport is now official. It's now St. Louis Lambert International Airport. The airport began using the new name and logo as it updated its website Tuesday.
The city approved the name change last year, putting St. Louis first.
Officials claim travelers from outside of the city weren't familiar with the Lambert part of the name.
Ahmad Alkhalaf and his father have been living in the United States among a rotating group of Muslim families since their arrival in June 2015 on a medical visa for Ahmad. The 11-year-old's arms were blow off in a refugee camp bomb blast that also killed three of his siblings in Syria. Dirgam Alkhalaf has applied for asylum and hopes to petition for the rest of the family if he and Ahmad are permitted to stay.
FOREMOST, Alta. — No one was hurt but three police vehicles were damaged during a vehicle pursuit in southeastern Alberta.
Mounties from the Taber and Foremost detachments were called in after two cruisers from the Raymond detachment were struck while officers were trying to stop a suspected stolen car on Wednesday afternoon.
Lethbridge police and the Calgary police helicopter were also called in for assistance when the suspect vehicle fled.
During the chase, a third police vehicle was struck by the stolen car and an RCMP officer discharged a gun.
The pursuit ended near the town of Foremost when a male and female were taken into custody.
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A man has suffered serious facial injuries during an attempted robbery in Shrewsbury town centre.
The victim was allegedly threatened and attacked on High Street, near to Peacock’s Passage, at 10.30pm on Friday 2 February.
Two males demanded the victim hand over his phone and coat before attacking him. They fled the scene empty-handed when someone else intervened.
The victim was taken to hospital by paramedics.
Police arrested two 17-year-old boys on suspicion of robbery and they remain in police custody.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any more information that could help police with their enquiries should call 101 and quote incident 775s of 2 February 2018. Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via www.crimestoppers-uk.org
Jakorey Davis poured in 26 points to help lead the Cahokia boys basketball team to its first win over Althoff in three years. The Comanches' win came on Senior Night at Cahokia.
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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Heading in to Friday’s showdown against Saint Peter’s, the Niagara Men’s Basketball was averaging nearly 84 points per game — tops in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference.
Shooting a season low 27 percent from the floor, the Purple Eagles wouldn’t get close to that mark in a stunning 58-52 road loss to one of the worst teams in the conference.
The Peacocks (9-13, 2-8 MAAC) didn’t shoot much better, hitting just 38 percent from the field.
Niagara also went 5-for-28 from beyond the arc, and made only three 3-pointers in the second half. Matt Scott (16 points) and Khalil Dukes (10 points) combined to go 3-for-18 on 3-pointers.
MR says crooks who were with him are now in the Government
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa says the crooks who were with him are now in the unity Government.
Rajapaksa told reporters after meeting the head of the Ramanna Nikaya the venerable Napana Premasiri Thera, that if there were crooks in his Government as claimed by some, they are now in the current Government.
The former President said that he has no issues working with the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) but it must first severe ties with the United National Party (UNP).
Rajapaksa also said that the joint opposition is now weak as a result of some of its members joining the Government. (Colombo Gazette)
NEW ALBANY, Ind. (AP) — A distilling company plans to establish a new bottling plant at the site of a former Pillsbury plant in southern Indiana.
The $66 million project from Metairie, Louisiana-based Sazerac Co. was announced Wednesday. Officials say the development in Floyd County is expected to create up to 110 jobs by 2021. The plant is located in New Albany across the Ohio River from Louisville, Kentucky.
The plant is the company’s first in Indiana and it will expand Sazerac’s alcohol processing, blending, packaging and distribution capabilities.
The new facility is scheduled to be operational by the end of 2018. The Indiana Economic Development Corp. offered Sazerac up to $900,000 in conditional tax credits and up to $150,000 in training grants. The former Pillsbury plant has been vacant since closing in 2016.
The former Brooklands Social Services office building in Market Harborough is going to be converted into flats.
The large building at 34, Northampton Road was originally built in the 19th century as a home for the Symington family, owners of the town’s corset factory.
Now it will become accommodation again - with the main building converted into seven apartments.
A further three new detached homes will be built on the site, with access onto Walcot Road.
Tuesday night’s district council planning committee backed the plan unanimously.
Cllr Amanda Nunn said: “It brings an unused building back into use.”
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ATM black box attacks soar in Europe
Europe saw a surge in the number of ATM black box attacks - where devices are attached to machines and command cash outs - in the first half of 2017.
There were 114 such attacks across 11 countries over the six months, more than 300% up on the 28 seen in H1 2016, according to the European Association for Secure Transactions (East), which estimates related losses of EUR1.5 million.
Overall, payment terminal related fraud attacks rose 10% to 11,934 incidents. This rise was mainly driven by an 88% increase in transaction reversal fraud but card skimming incidents fell 22% to 1,221 - the lowest number since at least 2004.
Losses due to payment terminal related fraud attacks were also down - 29% to EUR124 million, compared to EUR174 million in the first half of 2016.
Meanwhile, physical attacks on cash machines rose six per cent, to 1604 incidents, despite a small fall in the number of explosive hits. Related losses were down 55% to EUR12.2 million.
A South Jersey girl gave back to her community by collecting more than 1300 books. NBC10 South Jersey Bureau Reporter Cydney Long was there as she delivered them to some very grateful recipients.
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A man aged between 40 and 45 years old has been found dead on the side of a rural road on the Ionian holiday island of Corfu.
According to initial reports on Wednesday, the man is believed to be a British tourist who was staying in rented rooms in the area.
His body was found by a passerby lying beside a dumpster on the side of the road linking Sidari to Karousaded in Ai-Yiannis in northern Corfu.
Police have ruled out foul play, though a coroner is expected to determine the exact cause of death.
MOSCOW (AP) — A Moscow court has upheld a 20-day jail term for opposition leader Alexei Navalny while police have searched his Moscow headquarters ahead of planned protests.
Navalny was handed the sentence Monday for calling for last week's unsanctioned protest in Nizhny Novgorod. He appealed the verdict to the Moscow City Court, which upheld it Friday.
Navalny has declared his intention to run for president in the March 2018 election, even though a criminal conviction he calls politically motivated bars him from running.
The 41-year old anti-corruption crusader has organized several waves of protests this year, and another series of such demonstrations is set in nearly 80 Russian cities for Saturday, when President Vladimir Putin turns 65.
Putin hasn't yet declared his intention to seek re-election, but he's widely expected to run.
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The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved an exemption from charging commercial rates at the time of acquisition for the plot No. 31-B, measuring 2800 sq.meter in Chanakyapuri, Diplomatic Area to the Fijian High Commission in New Delhi and to extend the same terms and conditions as offered by Fiji for the land offered to the High Commission of India in Suva, Fiji.
In August 2015, Government of Fiji offered a plot of land measuring 6695 sq.meters at a special lease of 99 year period with a rent of FJ $ 100 per annum to be assessed every 5 years for construction of the High Commission of India in Suva, Fiji and proposed an exchange of land on a reciprocal basis.
Given the special nature of bilateral relations with Fiji, exchange of plots on a reciprocal basis by way of exemption from charging a commercial rate for the plot of land allotted to High Commission of Fiji has been considered positively.
CLEVELAND – Lefty Matt Boyd allowed one run on seven hits over six innings to help the Detroit Tigers win their first series in Cleveland since 2015, earning […]
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NEW YORK, April 3 Growing U.S. student loan debt is one headwind to overall economic activity and, on the margins, pushes the down the level the Federal Reserve is targeting for equilibrium interest rates, New York Fed President William Dudley said on Monday.
It is "one factor that pushes in that direction," Dudley said of student debt's role in a longer-term decline in the Fed's target "neutral" policy rate. He added that fiscal policies that make colleges and universities more affordable would benefit lower-income students' ability to increase their earnings potential. (Reporting by Jonathan Spicer; Editing by Meredith Mazzilli)
× Indy woman dies from complications after alleging her husband burned her in 2013
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – A woman who alleged her husband burned her in 2013 has died from complications of thermal injuries.
IMPD is treating Wouround Al Robayi’s death as a homicide after she passed away on January 5.
Police responded to an incident at her northwest side home on May 5, 2013 in the 6000 block of Wingedfoot Ct.
In November 2013, her husband was arrested for attempted murder and had a trial where he was found not guilty.
According to the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office, her husband cannot be retried on murder charges due to double jeopardy.
Since homicides are classified by date of death, it will be included as a 2018 homicide.
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The reported telephone conversation between US President Donald Trump and his Nigerian counterpart, President Muhammadu Buhari was on Tuesday confirmed by the White House.
It was confirmed by the White House press secretary, Sean Spicer in his introduction of Tuesday’s White House Press Briefing said:
“In addition to his in-person meetings with the Prime Minister of Canada, the president also recently had phone calls with the presidents of Tunisia, Peru, Nigeria and South Africa.”
According to Mr. Buhari’s special adviser on media and publicity, Femi Adesina, President Trump requested the call.
Mr. Buhari spoke to his American counterpart from his current residence in London, where he is receiving medical treatment.
Mr. Adesina said the call between the two statesmen was “cordial,” adding that the Nigerian president congratulated Mr. Trump on his electoral victory and recent cabinet appointments.
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Priscilla Janney-Pace died suddenly of an apparent heart attack on Dec. 6, 2017 at her home in Yellow Springs, Ohio at the age of 72. She was preceded in death by her father, Frank Pace, Jr., former Secretary of the U.S. Army and former CEO of General Dynamics Corporation, her mother, Margaret “Peggy” Morris Janney Pace, and younger sister, Margaret “Penny” Pace-Schott.
A celebration of life service will be held on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017 at 3 p.m. at the Glen Helen Vernet Ecological Center on Corry Street in Yellow Springs. The family requests that donations be made to Antioch College, the Sierra Club or Planned Parenthood in lieu of flowers.
A full obituary will appear in the Dec. 14 issue of the YS News.
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ISLAMABAD : Former Prime Minister and Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) Quaid Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday dismissed chances of corruption in the ongoing cases against him and his family.
“Allegations of corruption of billions were levelled against me but nothing has been proven so far,” he said, while talking to media after hearing in the NAB court.
He said that whatever they had was bought from personal money and not from the national exchequer. He said that if there is no corruption, this series of vindictive cases need to stop.
Maryam Nawaz also said that there is no point in prolonging the cases any further after the testimony received. She said that the allegation of London flats being in her name was completely baseless.
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CINCINNATI (AP) — Three orphaned manatees have found temporary homes in Ohio.
The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden welcomed a 1-year-old female calf Tuesday. A male calf named Heavy Falcon and an unnamed female calf also arrived Tuesday at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium.
Cincinnati Zoo staff says the calf will be named Daphne They say she is swimming and interacting with three orphaned males at the zoo’s Manatee Springs. Visitors will be able to see the group Thursday.
The new additions in Columbus join four other manatees at the zoo’s Manatee Coast exhibit and could be visible to the public sometime Tuesday.
The hope is the manatees will be returned to their natural habitats in Florida. The Ohio zoos participate in the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Manatee Rescue and Rehabilitation Program.
Man pleads guilty to charges over shootout that hurt 2 cops
PAINESVILLE, Ohio (AP) — A man accused of wounding two police officers during a September shootout at a Cleveland-area car dealership has pleaded guilty to felonious assault on a peace officer and resisting arrest.
Thirty-one-year-old Timmothy Schmidt, of Willoughby Hills, initially was charged with attempted aggravated murder for the shootout that also left him injured.
WOIO-TV reports those charges were dropped as part of a plea deal for Schmidt, who said in court that he was heavily medicated at the time of the shooting.
Officers had responded to a report of problems involving a customer upset about his bill at a BMW dealership. One officer was shot in the chest and the other in the leg. WJW-TV reports both eventually returned to work.
Schmidt could face decades in prison upon sentencing next month.
The Atlanta Falcons returned to the practice field in Flowery Branch for the second portion of their 2018 offseason team activities today.
Here’s seven things we learned from the media.
1. Still no Julio Jones
This should hardly be considered breaking news at this point, but the team’s top player is still not participating in this year’s OTAs. Julio Jones is sitting out for these voluntary workouts because he wants an updated contract.
ESPN’s Vaughn McClure reports there’s no change on this score, yet.
Falcons back on the practice field for OTAs. Still no Julio pic.twitter.com/xAvZzbpfF4 — vaughn mcclure (@vxmcclure23) May 30, 2018
Jones currently ranks No. 8 in the NFL in annual wide receiver compensation and there’s no guaranteed money left on his deal.
Over the weekend, Jones told TMZ there’s no truth to the suggestions that there’s bad blood between him and the team. It’s all about business.
The Blue Angels will take to the skies above Cape Girardeau in 2019 to put on their wold famous high-flying demonstration.
You might remember seeing the Blue Angels flight demonstration in 2010. That was the last time the team performed in Cape Girardeau.
Heartland Weekend is flowing the details. CLICK HERE to find out when the Navy's elite squadron will soar back into town.
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A man who was stopped on Rossville Boulevard fired at a Chattanooga Police and was hit in return fire.
Officers had pulled the car over to check if the vehicle was stolen.
The man who fired at police was located in the 800 block of South Seminole Drive in East Ridge.
He was taken to the hospital suffering from a gunshot wound.
The District Attorney's Office asked that the sheriff's department conduct the investigation.
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The New Hanover County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help to locate Virginia (Jenna) Maggie Renee’ Pleasant.
Pleasant is 15 years old with reddish medium length hair and brown eyes. She's 5’5”, 140 lbs.
She was reported missing Dec. 8. She was last seen at her home on Sidbury Road in Wilmington. She was last seen wearing a burgundy jacket, grey jogging pants. She attends Laney High School.
If you have information on her whereabouts, contact the NHCSO at 910-798-4191.
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Johnson scored 16 points (5-7 FG, 1-1 3PT, 5-5 FT) to go with five rebounds, four assists and one steal across 24 minutes in Sunday's 131-124 loss to New Orleans.
Johnson responded to being a late addition to the starting five by scoring a season-high 16 points on Sunday. In his previous five games which included two starts, the center averaged a meager 2.8 points. Of those five games, he was scoreless in two of them. If Embiiid's back tightness turns into a lengthy absence, Johnson and fellow center Richaun Holmes are Philadelphia's main replacements. After Sunday's performance, Johnson played a season-high 24 minutes, resulting in more chances to contribute offensively than the usual 15.7 minutes he has been averaging. If Embiid is out on Tuesday, Johnson may see about the same amount of minutes against Minnesota.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP)  A suspect in the surprise-attack shooting deaths of two men in Kansas City, Missouri, is now charged in a woman's killing.
Prosecutors on Friday charged 22-year-old Fredrick Demond Scott of Kansas City with first-degree murder and armed criminal action in the shooting death of 64-year-old Karen Harmeyer of Grandview.
The indictment didn't include details of the death but KCTV reports an officer was called in July to investigate a dead body. Once the officer arrived, witnesses told him about Harmeyer, who lived in woods behind a church.
The officer entered the campsite and found her decomposed body inside a tent.
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Scott previously was charged in two killings and is a person of interest in three others. All those victims were older white men. Scott is black.
The men were shot in surprise attacks, some near recreation trails.
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LAS VEGAS – “The Ultimate Fighter” returned this week for its 27th season, and for the first time all the cast members are unbeaten heading into the show.
MMAjunkie recently sat down with all 16 cast members. Watch the video above to get to know lightweight Thailand Clark (7-0), a 28-year-old Kansas native who was always into combat sports. But when he made a concerted effort to get away from gang life and wanted to get in better shape, he embraced MMA. However, UFC President Dana White and Bellator officials initially didn’t reciprocate, which he explains in the above video.
“The Ultimate Fighter 27,” featuring UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic and light heavyweight champ Daniel Cormier as coaches, airs Wednesdays at 10 p.m. ET on FS1.
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EARLY BIRDS: Christian Dior, typically the first big name to open Paris Fashion Week in recent years, has moved its show ahead one day, to Sept. 24, safeguarding that distinction.
The venue and time have yet to be finalized, but it is likely to be in the early afternoon. The Paris shows go through Oct. 2.
Gucci had previously revealed that it would do a one-off showing in Paris on the evening of Sept. 24. The event is to mark the crescendo of a three-part homage to France conceived by the Italian brand’s creative director, Alessandro Michele, who paraded his resort collection in Arles. Gucci began its ode to France starting with its pre-fall advertising campaign, which harks back to that country circa 1968, when student marches and riots sparked popular rebellions against military and bureaucratic elites.
While foregoing a show in Milan for the season, Gucci is planning a special event to be held at its Hub venue on Sept. 19, the second day of Milan Women’s Fashion Week, scheduled to run Sept. 18 to 24.
Rights groups say thousands of factories in Bangladesh are still unsafe, five years after its worst industrial disaster. More than 1,100 people, mostly female garment workers, were crushed to death in the 2013 Rana Plaza collapse.
Al Jazeera's Charles Stratford reports.
Assistant Commissioner of the INDECOM, Hamish Campbell, says about 14 or 15 members of the JCF remain on front-line duty despite being implicated in criminal offences.
He’s again criticizing the Police High Command for allowing the practice which he says is ‘inappropriate’.
Mr. Campbell says this would be unacceptable in any other professions.
He says several of these members of the Force are seeking judicial review which prevents INDECOM from executing warrants for their arrest.
The INDECOM Assistant Commissioner says attempts to impress upon the JCF’s High Command the importance of removing these members from frontline duty have been fruitless.
He’s calling on the JCF to take the families of those killed by police into consideration.
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– According to WWE.com, Dash Wilder of The Revival reportedly broke his jaw at the WWE NXT live event in Spartanburg, SC last week, check out their statement below:
“On Friday night, following an in-ring injury to the right side of his jaw, we sent [Wilder] to the ER for a cat scan,” NXT medical personnel Dr. Jeff Westerfield told WWE.com. “The test came back showing a jaw fracture. As a result, he will be getting his jaw wired [Friday at 9 a.m.] and we are looking forward to him being back on the main roster in about eight weeks.”
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Baku. 9 August. REPORT.AZ/ Azerbaijani Minister of Agriculture Heydar Asadov has today met with Ferrero Agribusiness Coordinator, Daniel Dellacha.
Report informs citing ministry, the purpose of the meeting was to conduct discussions on the development of hazelnut production in Azerbaijan and establishment of cooperation.
H.Asadov said that there is great potential for the development of hazelnut production in the country, farmers and entrepreneurs have a great interest in cultivating hazelnuts, which is among strategic profitable products as well as cultivation of hazelnut orchards.
"Hazelnut production plays an important role in the development of agriculture", he added.
D. Dellacha said that the company represented by him attaches great importance to the development of hazelnut production in Azerbaijan and will spare no effort to further expand cooperation in this field.
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MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A Democratic candidate for Congress in Wisconsin is using the mass shooting in Las Vegas in an email that also solicits for donations.
Tom Palzewicz (PAL'-zeh-wits), of Brookfield, is running for Congress in the 5th District, challenging Republican incumbent Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner.
In an email sent Thursday, Palzewicz references both the Las Vegas shooting that left 58 dead and two shootings in his Wisconsin congressional district. Palzewicz voices his support for tighter gun control laws and criticizes Sensenbrenner.
There's a button at the bottom of the email recipients can click to make a donation to Palzewicz's campaign.
Palzewicz's spokeswoman Mary McCarthy says the button was part of a routine email template. She says in a typical fundraising email the recipient would be asked multiple times to donate, something this one did not do.
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Galway Bay fm newsroom – OPW Minister Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran has announced €9million in funding for flood defence works in Galway City.
The funding is to construct defences outlined in the CFRAM – or Catchment Flood Risk and Management – plans for the city.
This announcement at City Hall comes just weeks ahead of the publication of final CFRAM reports by the Office of Public Works.
Minister Moran outlined his vision for the construction of flood defence works in phases or ‘cells’ – which aims to ensure delays or objections will not hold up the entire project.
Also announced today was €500,000 in funding for works at Sruffaunacashlaun Stream & Distillery Canal – which aim to alleviate flood risk to NUI Galway and the west side of the city.
Speaking to FYI Galway, Minister Moran said it’s crucial the €9m is spent effectively.
Authorities investigate after at least 25 dead horses were found on a rural property in Wicomico County, Maryland Friday morning. Lt. Tim Robinson of the Wicomico County Sheriff's Office said around 11 a.m., the Sheriff's Office, in conjunction with Wicomico County Animal Control, began an investigation into the report of the presence of deceased horses on the property outside of Hebron.
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Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants named Stephane Vogel general manager of the 107-room Kimpton Lorien Hotel & Spa in Old Town. Vogel brings more than 16 years of industry experience to the hotel's executive team, including eight years within the Kimpton family where he was most recently general manager at Kimpton Donovan Hotel in downtown Washington, DC.
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Following a recent terrorist attack in Manhattan that killed eight and injured 12 President Donald Trump attacked the criminal justice system. He suggested that the criminal justice system was partially at fault for terrorist acts. "We need quick justice, and we need strong justice — much quicker and much stronger than we have right now. Because ...
STEPHEN L. CARTER: Star Wars’ Gross Galactic Product Problem: Something to ponder during “The Last Jedi”: Why did this technologically advanced society have such poverty and slavery?. Because it was dreamed up by Hollywood folks, who are feudalists at heart?
April 3 Naspers Limited:
* Update on Media24 proprietary limited competition appeal court ruling announcement
* Competition Commission has decided to recommend merger filing for approval to competition tribunal
* Competition commission recommendation subject to condition that Media24 divest itself of majority of its shareholding in Novus
* Competition Commission recommendation allows Media24 to retain a non-controlling minority stake in novus of 19 pct
* Merger condition, including proposed 19 pct, remains subject to final approval of competition tribunal
* Competition tribunal approves merger condition, media24 will unbundle majority of its shareholding in novus to shareholders of naspers
* Naspers will provide further details of unbundling to shareholders at appropriate time. Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom: +91 80 6749 1136)
Adelaide Archbishop Philip Wilson will challenge his conviction for concealing child sex abuse and says he will only resign if he loses his appeal.
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A day after being sentenced to 12 months detention, the most senior Catholic official in the world to be found guilty of concealing child sex abuse said he will lodge an appeal to the NSW District Court.
"Since that process is not yet complete, I do not intend to resign at this time. However, if I am unsuccessful in my appeal, I will immediately offer my resignation to the Holy See," Archbishop Wilson said in a statement.
Yesterday, Newcastle Magistrate Robert Stone ordered Adelaide Archbishop Philip Wilson to serve at least six months before he is eligible for parole.
Back in 2015, giant teddy bears everywhere wept, toy soldier doormen found themselves suddenly unemployed and big piano prodigies came to the stark realization that all their training was in vain when FAO Schwarz’s flagship store on Fifth Avenue closed its doors.
Now, finally, there’s a light at the end of the tunnel (constructed entirely of Legos). NBC has announced that the famous toy retailer will reopen in fall 2018 at Rockefeller Center. (There have already been two pop-up locations of the store, in Bergdorf Goodman and JFK Airport.) The new location will be considerably smaller than the old space in General Motors building (down to 19,000 square feet from a whopping 61,000 square feet) but it will be located in a prime spot, moving into the NBC Experience store’s old digs right next to the Christmas tree.
And feel free to nail that giant piano to the floor! The company has reportedly signed a long-term lease on the new space.
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However it is more like Russia and OPEC in its ability for national government to make deliberate decisions about oil supply and demand. Chinese oil production is likely to continue to decline, however its influence over oil prices will still match or even exceed OPEC's.
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MADISON, Wis. – China insiders weren't surprised when Xiaomi went vertical, designing its own smartphone SoC, as reported last week by the Wall Street Journal .
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SAN LUIS, Colo. (CBS4) – A Colorado 14er in Costilla County that was for sale for more than $100 million has been purchased.
The Cielo Vista Ranch is on the Colorado-New Mexico border east of the town of San Luis. The 83,000 acre property includes the 14,053 foot Culebra Peak in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, as well as 18 mountains that rise above 13,000 feet. Culebra Peak is the highest privately owned mountain in the world.
The details of the sale, which took place last week, and the name of the buyer are not being made public.
“The profile of the buyer is absolutely ideal. He is one who is a true conservationist and is deeply committed to preserving this national treasure and extraordinary resource. He truly appreciates and embraces the responsibility of ensuring this property remains a reflection of our state’s beautiful landscapes, diverse wildlife and heritage for decades to come,” said listing ranch broker Jeff Hubbard in a prepared statement.
WARREN -- Nomination papers are now available for elected office for the town election May 1, Town Clerk Nancy Lowell announced Wednesday.
The clerk said election to the following offices will be on the ballot:
Board of Selectmen
Board of Health
Planning Board
Sewer Commission
Tree Warden
Park Commission
Board of Assessors
Cemetery Commission
Housing Authority
The deadline to submit paperwork to the town clerk's office, 48 High St., is March 13.
Also on the ballot will be seats on the Quaboag Regional School Committee. The clerk said those nomination papers can be obtained from the school superintendent's office, 284 Old West Brookfield Road, Warren. The deadline to submit paperwork for the school board is March 16.
The school district includes Warren and West Brookfield. Voters from both towns vote in members from their respective communities. There are six representatives from each town on the committee.
Nomination papers are available for two Warren seats and three West Brookfield seats.
When words and imagination shrink inti non existence, my breath ceases.
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TORONTO — Calvin Pickard made 31 saves and the Toronto Marlies scored four times in the first period before defeating the Laval Rocket 7-1 on Saturday in American Hockey League action.
Rinat Valiev, Trevor Moore, Andreas Johnsson, Ben Smith, Nikita Soshnikov, Colin Greening and Dmytro Timashov supplied the offence for Toronto (34-11-1), which improved to 12-0-1 in its last 13 games. Jeremy Bracco tacked on three assists for the Maple Leafs' AHL affiliate.
Markus Eisenschmid responded in the third period for the Rocket (17-23-7), who had their losing streak extended to four games. Charlie Lindgren stopped 27 shots for the Montreal Canadiens' farm club.
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AMITE, La. -- "I like cold weather, like I said, I've always liked cold weather. It doesn't bother me, the colder the better," says Wilkie Simmons.
But not everyone on the Northshore is as positive about last week's snowfall as several homes were in the dark for days.
Some areas in Amite saw roughly six inches of snow and residents we spoke with say it's unlike anything they've ever seen before.
And with that fresh powdery blanket, a blast of unwelcome cold air inside, as temperatures reportedly dropped into the 20's in some areas.
"I only got power back Saturday night. So we were out of 24 hours," says Ali Huffman.
One man says his power only went out for about a half hour and he was lucky, explaining that his neighbors lost power for about a week before the snow storm hit.
Still, he has a solution.
"They need to get a generator. I had a generator and it worked," says Larry Turnage.
HOUSTON (Reuters) - Exxon Mobil Corp said on Friday that it expects global oil demand to drop through 2040 if regulations aimed at limiting climate change to 2 degrees Celsius (36 degrees Fahrenheit) are fully implemented.
Exxon sees the world’s oil consumption dropping 0.4 percent annually to 2040 to about 78 million barrels per day. Demand for natural gas would grow 0.5 percent per year to about 445 billion cubic feet per day under the scenario, Exxon said.
The report came after years of environmental and investor pressure. In May, 62 percent of shares voted at Exxon’s annual meeting supported a non-binding call for the annual climate-impact review.
TV actress Sara Khan says doing cameos roles makes her feel like visiting a relative's place.
"I'm enjoying doing cameos as they bring not much work pressure. Also, it has been a long time till now for me being part of the television industry. I mostly know everyone here.
"So, doing a cameo and joining the set and people who are already the cast in the show, is just like visiting a relative's house and enjoy some good time with them. It's really fun," Sara said in a statement.
She earlier did a cameo in shows like Sasural Simar Ka, Dil Boley Oberoi and Jaana Na Dil Se Door.
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Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announce temporary single-lane closures will be in effect on Tremont Road on Friday, April 27 and Saturday, April 28 for paving. Single-lane closures are needed to make up for work days lost due to inclement weather.
Visitors traveling on Tremont Road should expect slight delays. Traffic along Laurel Creek Road and Townsend Entrance Road should not be affected by the lane closures. Visitors traveling to Cades Cove should expect normal travel times. The entire paving project, which includes Tremont Road, Laurel Creek Road, and Townsend Entrance Road, is expected to be completed by June 15, 2018.
For more information about road conditions, please follow SmokiesRoadsNPS on Twitter or visit the park website at www.nps.gov/grsm.
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McCollum had 21 points (9-16 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 2-4 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one block in 34 minutes during Friday's 130-105 loss to Toronto.
McCollum came back to earth after putting up 50 points in his previous game, scoring an efficient 21 points in the blowout loss. Along with Damian Lillard and Jusuf Nurkic, the three were the only Trail Blazers to put up any sort of resistance.
Edwardsville junior quarterback Kendall Abdur-Rahman (left), who powered the Tigers to the semifinals of the Class 8A playoffs, has received a scholarship offer from Illinois. Abdur-Rahman previously received offers from Iowa State and Iowa. Jimmy Simmons photo
The Baltimore Ravens had a crushing defeat at the hands of the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 14. Despite the loss, the Ravens are in the playoff hunt at 7-6 and currently in the No. 6 seed. The win certainly would’ve improved the Ravens’ odds to get that playoff spot, particularly in a game that was so winnable.
The Ravens had 413 total yards in the game and had a nine-point lead as late as the fourth quarter. The problem came in on pass defense, where they were torched by Ben Roethlisberger who threw for 506 passing yards, including 213 yards to Antonio Brown.
Here’s Tim Benz to break down the recent crushing loss by the Ravens in Pittsburgh.
The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are considered innocent until proven guilty in court.
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At 1:55 p.m., a 36-year-old transient woman was arrested on suspicion of disorderly conduct after deputies responded to reports of a woman running in and out of traffic near the Carson Street Mi Casa Too. Bail was set at $150.
At 11:34 p.m., a 35-year-old transient man was arrested on suspicion of possession of a dangerous drug without a prescription and trespassing after deputies observed a suspicious vehicle near the Prison Hill Park. Bail was $2,650.
The Nevada Appeal only names people arrested on suspicion of felonies and violent crimes. Carson City Secret Witness will pay up to $2,500 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of individuals committing crimes. Anyone with information is asked to call 775-322-4900. The School Secret Witness number is 775-283-1799. Callers remain anonymous.
Two Bodden Town men are now on bail for arson after police say they suspect the men set a house on fire on Friday (20 April).
According an RCIPS statement a 60-year-old and a 59-year-old man, both of Bodden Town, were detained on suspicion of arson.
Police say around 11 a.m. Friday emergency responders were called to a report of a fire at a house on Nettie Levy Close in Bodden Town.
The blaze caused significant damage to the house. No value for the damage was given. Investigations continue.
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The Culpeper Board of Supervisors Rules Committee took no action Tuesday on controversial issues involving property and individual rights-agri-tourism, Airbnb, requiring small business owners to register with the county. Planning Director Sam McLaren suggested that some county policy should be formulated to deal with agri-tourism, which has taken on a new and extremely broader life due to General Assembly deregulation.
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Supermodel Andres Velencoso Segura stars in IWC Schaffhausen watches special captured by fashion photographer Gregory Allen for Life & Style Mexico‘s December 2017 edition. In charge of styling was Salvador Cosio, who for the session selected looks from the likes of Prada, Gucci, and Salvatore Ferragamo among others.
Jurgen Klopp insisted that nothing has changed regarding Coutinho and it is a blow for the club that he is not available.
April 5 Exor says:
* Full year consolidated profit 588.6 million euros vs 744.5 million euros the previous year
* drop in profit due to lower gains on the disposal of investments, and increase in taxes, duties, net financial expenses and non-recurring expenses
* net asset value at $14.64 billion at end-2016
* to pay dividend of 0.35 euros per share
* expects to report profit in 2017 Further company coverage: (Reporting by Milan newsroom)
The world's most prestigious golf tournament, the Masters, is also a big event for the spectators.
Fans flock to Augusta National for more than just the golf. The beauty extends off the course and into the gift shop with some must-have items on sale.
The main attraction at Augusta National, however, remains the golfers! And some fans are really cheering harder than others for their favorites.
The absence of the world's number one golfer, however, disappoints many golfing fans. They were hoping to see Irmo-native Dustin Johnson compete to win the Green Jacket. Unfortunately, he hurt his back Wednesday which forced him to withdraw.
With Dustin Johnson out, South Carolinians can still cheer for William McGirt. McGirt is a resident of Boiling Springs, SC.
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About Remember Thursdays - Tea at the Lawn
Remember Thursdays is a day of guided activities to help anyone in the community affected by dementia. Support workers and trained facilitators run a programme of activities for people with dementia to take part in, accompanied by a family member, friend or carer. People can also get advice and information about dementia to help them understand more about the condition. One of the activities is Tea at the Lawn, an afternoon tea, reminiscence, chat and sing-along to bring fun and laughter to your Thursday.
× Lisa Heffernan from ‘Grown and Flown’: How to prepare your child for college
Lisa Heffernan from ‘Grown and Flown’ joins Bill and Wendy to talk about preparing your child for college. If you’re unsure how to discuss binge drinking, sexual assault or mental health with your college bound teen Lisa breaks down the best way to have the discussion.
You can find Bill and Wendy on Twitter at @billwendyshow, and on Facebook at Bill Leff and Wendy Snyder. The Bill and Wendy Show airs Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to Noon, plus an online-only bonus hour from Noon to 1 p.m.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded to Miami International Airport Wednesday after a suspicious package was reported on an American Airlines flight from Belize City.
The plane landed in the "penalty box" area of the airport, MIA officials told NBC 6. A captain found a suspicious canister in the cockpit, prompting the plane to be evacuated, Miami-Dade Police Department said.
Check back with NBC 6 for updates on this developing story.
NEW YORK — Longtime "Today" show viewers are being treated to a familiar sight this week as Katie Couric returns to the co-anchor chair for the first time in more than a decade.
Couric rejoined Matt Lauer on Monday to begin a weeklong stint on the NBC morning program. She told Lauer, "It just feels like I never left." She has made cameo appearances on the show in recent years, but Monday was her first time as a guest co-anchor.
Couric co-hosted "Today" with Lauer and his predecessor, Bryant Gumbel, from 1989 to 2006. She left NBC to become anchor of the CBS Evening News and is now with Yahoo News.
Couric is filling in for Savannah Guthrie, who's on maternity leave. Another former "Today" co-anchor, Meredith Vieira, will fill in next week.
Atari
We started hearing about the reboot of the Atari 2600 Video Computer System in the summer of 2017, with info dribbling out about what it looked like, the hardware and price, and an announcement of preorders starting December 14 -- only to hear on the day the preorders were supposed to start that they would be delayed.
Now Playing: Watch this: New Atari console plays modern games. (Wait, what?)
Now Atari is getting the hopes of the faithful up again, announcing that it will be showing the new console starting on March 21 at Game Developers Conference 2018 (GDC), along with prototypes of the Classic Joystick and Modern Controller, and that preorders will begin in April. Still no word on the price, though.
Oh, and it's got a real name now, the Atari Video Computer System, or Atari VCS for short. I kinda liked "Ataribox," but that wouldn't look as cool with the disco-era font in the new logo.
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Ross C. Love, 67, a resident of Warren Manor and formerly of Sutton Road, Pittsfield, PA, died Saturday, February 11, 2017 at Warren Manor. Born February 11, 1950 in Erie, he was the son of the late Frank M. and Charlotte Weigel Love.
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The BBC is looking for Britain’s best cooks, to roast, boil and and bake it off in a new prime-time TV show.
Britain’s Best Cook - the clue’s in the name - will be crowned following a search for 10 great cooks to compete for the title.
And the winner will, as well as winning over the British public, have to convince Britain’s most revered judge, Mary Berry.
Producers KEO Films say they are looking for cooks with a passion for creating dishes for themselves and their family - whether their best-loved creations are “succulent pork belly with perfect crackling, an ingenious twist on chicken curry, or an irresistible chocolate pudding.”
Budding cooks, who must be aged 18 or over, can apply online, at www.britainsbestcook.co.uk, or contact the producers directly at bestcook@keofilms.com, or by writing to Britain’s Best Cook at Keo films, 9 - 10 Great Sutton Street, London EC1V 0BX.
Closing date is Tuesday 31st October.
× Police looking for green Saturn Vue allegedly involved in fatal hit-and-run crash on SR 167
TACOMA — Washington State Patrol troopers were looking Tuesday night for a green Saturn Vue from Federal Way that they say was involved in a fatal hit-and-run crash near Waller.
A state trooper said the green car, license plate number APL7862, came out of a side street at SR 167 and Gratzer, prompting the victim — who was killed — to swerve and then rolled over into oncoming southbound traffic where it was hit by another vehicle.
The driver of the oncoming vehicle was injured and taken to Tacoma General Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The State Patrol said the Saturn Vue that drove away was believed to be “returning to a Federal Way address.”
In honor of Easter weekend, the team over at GizmoSlip set out to solve a mystery that most people have probably never wondered about: Can an iPhone survive a 100-foot fall inside a giant chocolate bunny ?
The YouTube channel shared a video Saturday of themselves putting an iPhone 7 inside the candy rabbit — dubbed "The Professor" — through a hole in its bottom before dropping it from a drone 100 feet in the air. As you might have expected, neither the chocolate nor the phone fare very well in the fall, with the bunny suffering irreparable damage while the phone's screen is completely shattered.
However, GizmoSlip dubs the test a partial success, as the iPhone is still warm and seems to be somewhat functional. They're even able to salvage some of the chocolate off the ground for a post-experiment snack.
Watch the full clip below.
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A Ludington, MI man will likely face jail time after police discovered more than 200 marijuana plants in his vehicle. Joshua Paul Barnaby plead guilty to manufacturing marijuana and intent to deliver after police searched his vehicle and found the plants.
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Were you looking to pick up a Razer Phone, but wishing that it came in gold? Your dream has come true... kinda. Razer has just unveiled a 'Limited Gold Edition' of the Razer Phone in celebration of the Lunar New Year, and it's available for purchase right now.
Look at all that gold.
Those of you who just glanced at the photo above might be wondering where the gold part of the 'Limited Gold Edition' moniker comes in. If you look closely, you can see that the Razer logo on the back is gold, but that's legitimately the only gold thing on the phone. The red box and gold letter, as well as the gold Razer stickers (ooh!), in the hero image will be included with the Limited Gold Edition. Unfortunately, I don't think the two oranges will fit in the box.
You can buy the Razer Phone Limited Gold Edition right now from the RazerStore for the same $699.99 that the regular model costs. It's also being sold in Three (the mobile carrier, not the number) stores in Hong Kong, as well as RazerStore Hong Kong.
Turkish police struggled Sunday to track down a gunman who attacked New Year's Eve revelers at a popular Istanbul nightclub, killing at least 39 people, most of them foreigners. Close to 70 more were wounded.
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Will grocery stores of the future be smaller? Will more of us shop on our phones? What tech, shopping trends could mean for how we get our food.
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WASHINGTON May 3 The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday approved a $1.2 trillion spending bill to keep federal agencies operating through Sept. 30 and avoid a government shutdown on Saturday when existing funds expire.
The House voted 309-118 on the bill, which includes higher military spending, sending it to the Senate for consideration before a Friday midnight deadline.
(Reporting by Richard Cowan; Editing by Tim Ahmann)
This week, Ari Hoeksema from Home Water Systems joins Daryl Hooke on Talk to the Experts to discuss his traditional, “deals done on a handshake” business philosophy.
Find out how you can improve the quality of water in your home, and if you have any water related questions call in and ask the water expert Ari Hoeksema Saturday, Aug. 19 at 11 a.m. on 630 CHED.
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Fadi Fawaz, who had dated the Careless Whisper star since 2012, found the singer dead in bed at his home in Oxfordshire, England on Christmas Day. Following Michael's tragic passing, Fawaz used his social media account to speak about the death, tweeting "ITs a xmas i will never forget finding your partner dead peacefully in bed first thing in the morning".
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Presbyterian College in South Carolina is proud to recognize Kendell Donte Peterson, a senior biology major from Falls Church, for making the Dean’s List during the Fall 2017 semester. The Dean’s List is composed of students who have earned between a 3.3 and a 3.9 grade point average.
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Langley Gymnastics Foundation had a successful outing at the 2018 Canadian Championships held at the Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex from May 22-27.
Eight athletes and three coaches (who were also the Team BC coaches) attended and the Women’s Artistic Gymnasts ended up bringing home with them three medals.
Notable results:
Emilie Hong – JO level 10 (16+)
Silver medal on Vault
Cathy Zhong – JO level 10 (12+)
Silver medal for Team BC Level JO 10 (12+)
5th place All Around
5th place on Floor
6th place on Beam
Paula Urquidi – JO level 10 (16+)
Bronze medal on Floor
Haley Biggin – JO level 10 (16+)
Competed 1 day and placed 10th All Around that day
Brandon Macdonald – National Open
8th place on Vault
15th place All Around out of 56 athletes
Brandon Macdonald/Victor Blaine/Nicolas Cruz – National Open
5th place for Team BC National Open
Coaches who attended:
MAG Team BC Coach Kris Krunick
WAG Team BC Coach Dumitru Avarvarei
WAG Team BC Coach Liudmila Lobaznyuk
× Milwaukee firefighters dispatched to fraternity house near Oakland & Locust
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee firefighters were dispatched to a fraternity house on Milwaukee’s east side on Monday afternoon, January 2nd — for a house fire.
The house is located near Oakland and Locust — not far from the campus of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
Officials say the fire started in a first floor bedroom and spread from there.
Seven people inside the building got out safely. The Red Cross is now assisting those affected by this fire.
Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
NEW YORK — A 19-year-old Canadian has pleaded guilty to terrorism related charges in the U.S.
The U.S. Justice Department says Abdulrahman El Bahnasawy was one of three people arrested in New York City in connection with an alleged Islamic State-inspired plot more than a year ago.
The plot was revealed Friday after the case was unsealed.
A justice department news release issued Friday says El Bahnasawy, who has been in custody since the FBI arrested him in May 2016, pleaded guilty to terrorism offences and is awaiting sentencing.
Love is not always easy, and that’s why we have to call in the expert.
Kellie Rasberry gives her love advice to someone that doesn’t know if she can trust her baby daddy boyfriend after she discovered that he was still talking to his ex.
Need advice? Ask Kellie, the love expert, and submit your letter HERE.
The Western North Carolina Regional Air Quality Agency Board of Directors will consider an application for Duke Energy to replace its existing coal-fired operation in Arden with a natural gas-fired operation.
The meeting takes place on Monday, Jan. 9 at 4 p.m. at Buncombe County’s Planning and Development Board Room at 30 Valley St.
You can view the entire agenda here.
The fire was seen by a passerby Thursday afternoon on Elmwood Avenue. The inside of the the vehicle was destroyed.
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Included in the noon newscast:
— Convicted mass murderer Todd Kohlhepp claims in letter to newspaper that he has more victims
— Clemson becomes first program in country to offer “STEAM” endorsements to teachers
Scientists Work To Stop Violence After Losing Their Child In Newtown After losing their child in the Newtown shooting five years ago, two scientists are working to identify the neurological roots of violence and antisocial behavior.
London, Aug 14 (IANS) Trinidad and Tobago rallied past the US in the last baton to win men's 4x400m relay at IAAF World Championships here.
Lalonde Gordon, Trinidad and Tobago's last leg, came back in the straight lane to first cross the finish line with a world leading time of 2 minutes and 58.12 seconds on Sunday night, reports Xinhua news agency.
The US were positioned second at 0.49 second adrift. Britain ranked third in 2:59.00.
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A 41-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the death of Glasgow woman Julie Reilly.
The 47-year-old was reported missing on February 15 after she failed to turn up for several appointments.
In a statement Police Scotland said: "Police Scotland can confirm that a 41-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the death of Julie Reilly, who was reported missing on Thursday, 15 February 2018.
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'This is all over a drugs war' Drive-by shooting in Glasgow as police stand guard outside home
"Enquiries are ongoing."
Cops said yesterday they were treating the death of the gran as murder and that they were looking for two suitcases which may contain evidence regarding the disappearance.
Beijing
CHINA'S economy grew a better-than-expected 6.9 per cent in the first three months of the year on persistent government support in the real estate and construction sectors.
The quarterly growth represented China's fastest in nominal terms in five years, and surprised
(Reuters) - U.S. stock indexes opened higher on Tuesday, helped by strong results from Verizon and Caterpillar as well as gains in technology stocks.
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York, U.S., April 19, 2018. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
The Dow Jones Industrial Average .DJI rose 131.25 points, or 0.54 percent, at the open to 24,579.94. The S&P 500 .SPX opened higher by 10.51 points, or 0.39 percent, at 2,680.80. The Nasdaq Composite .IXIC gained 32.17 points, or 0.45 percent, to 7,160.77 at the opening bell.
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LONDON (AP) — British aerospace company BAE Systems has agreed to sell 24 Typhoon fighter planes to Qatar as part of a 6 billion pound ($8 billion) deal with European defense contractors.
British Defense Secretary Gavin Williamson announced the deal after contracts were signed Sunday in Doha, the Qatari capital.
The agreement also includes the sale of Brimstone and Meteor missiles made by MBDA Missile Systems, as well as Raytheon Paveway IV guided bombs manufactured in Britain.
BAE Systems put the value of the Typhoon contract, which includes training and support, at 5 billion pounds. Qatar is the ninth country to purchase the aircraft.
Williamson says the deal is the biggest export agreement for the Typhoon in a decade and “will boost the Qatari military’s mission to tackle the challenges we both share in the Middle East.”
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Police confirmed on Friday that no one was injured in the accident which occurred on the Providence Public Road, East Bank Demerara just after mid-day.
INews was told that the driver of the minibus involved was allegedly speeding when he lost control of his vehicle and crashed into the median located in the center of the road, resulting in the vehicle overturning.
Miraculously, the driver only received minor scrapes.
2 people dead, 3 hurt after stolen SUV crashes in Henderson
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Nevada Highway Patrol says two people are dead and three others are injured after a crash in Henderson involving a stolen SUV.
They say the stolen vehicle failed to stop at red lights about 3:30 a.m. Sunday and sideswiped another SUV at an intersection and overturned.
The driver of the sideswiped vehicle died at the scene while a passenger in the stolen SUV was pronounced dead at a hospital.
Authorities say the driver of the stolen vehicle suffered serious, but non-life threatening injuries while two other passengers were taken to a hospital.
Highway Patrol officials say the crash remains under investigation.
The identities of the two people who died will be released by the Clark County Coroner's Office.
× One person displaced in Ephrata apartment building fire
EPHRATA BOROUGH, LANCASTER COUNTY Pa.– One person is displaced after an apartment fire broke out Wednesday morning.
On February 15 at approximately 1:55 a.m., emergency personnel from Ephrata responded to 25 Cloister Ave. for an apartment building fire.
Residents from the 12-unit building were evacuated, and the fire was contained to one unit.
The resident of that unit has been displaced and is now being assisted by the Red Cross. All other residents were able to return to their apartments after the fire was extinguished.
After an investigation, the fire was deemed accidental in nature, and was caused by the unsupervised burning of candles.
Protesters on Monday stormed the streets of Port Harcourt, calling on Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers state to stop criticising the Special Anti Robbery Squad (SARS) of the Nigeria Police Force. Meanwhile, another set of protesters have also stormed Abuja and Warri in Delta state, demanding the end to SARS.
KHOU 11 Meteorologist Chita Craft says we could see anywhere from one to four inches of rain today, washing out some of your July 4th events.
The good news is the storms should clear out by late afternoon and early evening, just in time for tonight's fireworks.
Some areas have already seen four inches of rain from Tuesday night's showers, especially southeast of Houston.
High temps will reach the upper-80s today but could be cooler if you get some rain.
There is a 70 percent rain chance Wednesday, 30 percent Thursday and 40 percent on Friday. Scattered rain continues this weekend, too.
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Turkish authorities have detained four men after they were found to have large quantities of a radioactive nuclear element in their car.
The element, known as Californium, was found when a car was searched in the Ankara suburb of Pursaklar on Monday during an anti-smuggling operation.
Police said the four were part of a criminal gang that intended to sell the rare material on the black market for more than $70 million.
The Turkish press reported that the identity of the buyer of the nuclear material remains unclear.
The seized material was taken to the Turkish Atomic Energy Authority (TAEK) for further examination. Neither the agency nor the police have revealed the origin of the highly radioactive material, which is now being safeguarded.
Californium is believed to be produced only in the U.S. and Russia. It is used in nuclear reactors, in portable metal detectors and also in medicine to treat some forms of cancer.
What is this race and why should I care about it?
Coming just three days after Amstel Gold, La Flèche Wallonne is the first race of the week in the Walloon region of Belgium that forms the first part of a possible Ardennes double.
La Flèche Wallonne, or the Walloon Arrow, features several short, but steep climbs – some that top out at over 20 per cent in gradient – where passionate Belgian cycling fanatics will line the narrow, steep banked roads, to create a wall of beer-fuelled noise.
After heading east from Binche along a relatively flat route the peloton reaches the first climb of the day – the Côte d'Amay – after 131.5 kilometres before following two anti-clockwise circuits to include two ascents of the Mur de Huy before a third and final drag up the vicious kick of a climb up to the finish line where the winner of the 81st edition of La Flèche Wallonne will be decided.
Sacramento spitta Mozzy liberates the official video for for track “In My Prayers”. Off of his Spiritual Conversations EP, which you download now on iTunes/Google Play.
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If there was an organizing principle in Attorney General Jeff Sessions’s testimony before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Tuesday—which was by turns dismissive, incoherent, evasive, and shameful—it was that certain people are owed deference, and certain others are not. This principle applied to Sessions’s unwillingness to answer some questions at all, his insistence on some courtesies and his refusal to observe others, and his ideas about whose obligation it is to follow rules. The hearing made it clear that the lodestone for Sessions is his abject deferral to what he sees as President Donald Trump’s “rights” but which might better be described as Trump’s demands, desires, and whims. Their relationship was illustrated in Sessions’s confounding account of how he reacted when the former F.B.I. director, James Comey, came to him and, by Comey’s account, said that he did not want to be left alone in a room with the President, to which Sessions said nothing.
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Egypt has rejected Stoke City’s request to delay the arrival of winger Ramadan Sobhi for their 2017 Africa Cup of Nations squad.
Sobhi, a winger, will miss the Potters encounter against Watford and report for camping which starts on January the 1st,.
While Egypt have rejected Stoke’s request they have permitted Hull City to use Ahmed Elmohamady for their Monday match against West Brom.
Egypt will face Tunisia in a pre-tournament friendly on January 8 in Cairo.
The Pharaohs are in Group D at the Afcon alongside Ghana, Mali and Uganda.
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April 28 Fujian Snowman Co Ltd
* Says it and partners plan to acquire up to 17.6 percent stake in Canada's Hydrogenics Corp
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Johny Dar has a background in visual arts and fashion, a highly creative figure already noted in certain circles for his vivid imagination.
Releasing the two singles 'Be Free' and 'Scars' last year, this multi-disciplinary artist is currently working on new live show Dardelica.
An alien yet accessible sound, it's something this Cincinnati-born artist has been working on for some time.
New single 'Gigi' leads the way, a chic, stylish return that nonetheless lives in a world of its own.
Speaking about ‘Gigi’, Johny Dar comments: "I have been hearing this track in the back of my head for twenty years - it’s finally here! This is the track to start the new generation of music…"
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The Rev. Patrick Collins leads a prayer at First Congregational Church of Greenwich's Easter Sunrise Beach Service at Greenwich Point Park in Old Greenwich, Conn.
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During the eight years of consistent obstruction by the GOP of President Obama, led by Sen. Mitch McConnell, Fox News and many of the anchors played cheer leaders for their tactical moves, calling them principled stances and encouraged them to continued to obstruct while almost single handedly helped to create the Tea Party protests of 2009. Since Donald Trump refused to release his tax returns after every presidential candidate has for the last forty years, many Americans are furious and want to see if he is hiding anything.
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March 30 Fast food giant McDonald's Corp said on Thursday it would make its Quarter Pounder burgers with fresh beef, prepared when ordered, by mid-2018 in most of its restaurants.
The company has been implementing changes to attract more diners, phasing out the use of eggs from caged hens by 2025, and also removing artificial preservatives and high fructose corn syrup from its food.
McDonald's said it tested the new Quarter Pounders in about 400 restaurants in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and in Tulsa, Oklahoma. (Reporting by Jessica Kuruthukulangara in Bengaluru; Editing by Martina D'Couto)
Military aircraft makes emergency landing in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE (AP) — A military airplane has made a safe emergency landing in Milwaukee.
A spokesman for the Wisconsin Air National Guard's 128th Air Refueling Wing says the crew landed safely and exited at Mitchell International Airport on Wednesday afternoon.
The KC-135 aircraft blew out two of its tires as it landed. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports emergency vehicles surrounded the plane after it came to a stop.
The runway was temporarily closed. The plane was towed off the runway at 4 p.m., and the runway reopened and the airport resumed normal operations.
The Air Guard spokesman says the cause of the emergency will be investigated.
"Survivor" contestant and real estate agent Jeff Varner has been fired from brokerage Allen Tate as a result of his actions on the show. Most real estate agents would consider reality television good business - but as Jeff Varner learned last week, sometimes putting your face in front of millions of viewers can backfire in a big way.
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Florida Gov. Rick Scott for the first time said that he supports having the state acquire land to build a reservoir system south of Lake Okeechobee to help battle toxic algal blooms. The governor also announced Monday that he wants state legislators to set aside $200 million this year to help repair the aging federally-operated dike that surrounds the lake.
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April 12 Prada Spa
* FY EBIT was euro 431.2 million, or 13.5 pct on net revenues
* FY net income was Euro 278.3 million, or 8.7 pct on net revenues
* FY net sales were euro 3,139.3 million, down 10.4 pct
* Board of directors of has proposed a final dividend of euro 0.12 per share for twelve months ended January 31, 2017
* FY net revenue euro 3.18 billion versus euro 3.55 billion
* Retail sales for twelve months ended January 31, 2017 were lower by 13.9 pct at current exchange rates Source text (bit.ly/2p7G4Nj) Further company coverage:
The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association has just announced the 2017 Hollywood Bowl summer season. Highlights include a Kathleen Marshall helmed Mamma Mia! and Sondheim on Sondheim .
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The government’s ambitious project intended to unlock the country’s ocean economy has resulted in investments worth R24.6-billion and created more than 6,500 jobs‚ President Jacob Zuma announced in Durban on Friday.
He was speaking at the International Convention Centre about the implementation of the Operation Phakisa Oceans Economy programme‚ which was launched in 2014 in a bid to find faster ways to implement the National Development Plan.
Zuma said the largest contribution to the total investment in the oceans economy came from infrastructure development. The government also contributed R15-billion.
“From our own analysis‚ the total ocean sector contributes approximately 4.4% to South Africa’s GDP‚ with the largest contribution coming from the value chains‚” said Zuma.
Before his report back‚ Zuma visited the R1.4-billion project to build specialised tugboats at the Port of Durban. He said seven of the tugboats had already been built and about 500 jobs created.
SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Police in Suffolk say they need the public’s help to identify a man who tried to rob a Miller Mart store back in November.
Police say the robbery took place at 1:12 a.m. on Nov. 4, at the store located in the 2800 block of Pruden Boulevard.
After entering the store, the suspect, described as a heavy set man with blonde, possibly strawberry blonde reddish hair, freckles and facial hair, implied he had a gun.
However the robbery didn’t pan out, and the suspect fled on foot.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Suffolk Police or the Suffolk Crime Line at 888-LOCK-U-UP. To submit online, go to http://www.p3tips.com, visit the Suffolk Police Department website (www.suffolkva.us/spd) and look for the Suffolk Crime Line link.
On this week’s episode, a local multi-media artist ventures into the woods and returns inspired to create. A photographer discusses old school techniques to capturing the disappearing world of cattle ranching in Colorado, and a plein air painter talks through his process. Plus, this episode features music from Boulder-based Americana band Grant Farm.
Far-right leader Marine Le Pen sought to mobilse her supporters six days before the French general election, pledging to suspend all immigration and protect voters. Opinion polls have for months shown Le Pen and centrist Emmanuel Macron qualifying on Sunday for the May 7 run-off, but the gap with conservative Francois Fillon and far-leftist Jean-Luc Melenchon has been tightening.
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A woman in a mobility scooter caused a stir for drivers as she slowly careened between cars on busy Elvis Presley Boulevard and onto Interstate 55 in Memphis Friday evening.
Towanna Murphy caught the incident on Facebook Live as she tried to slow down other drivers and get the woman to pull over. She said later she was scared for the woman as she recorded it, according to WREG.
But the woman, who appears to have flowers and an oxygen tank on her scooter, kept on going through a red light at Brooks Road.
By the time she got on the ramp to I-55 north, other drivers began surrounding her.
A police officer was waiting for her on the interstate, but she attempted to evade the officer.
By 8:30, police at the scene strapped the scooter to the back of a squad car and drove away.
There was no word from police Friday on who the woman is or whether she might face any charges.
The tiny cupcakes made by Baked by Melissa are getting their first sibling this week. The 14-store chain will add bite-size macarons to its menu on Jan. 14, the 6-year-old...
Jos Andrs, a former sailor in the Spanish navy and an eternal optimist, oversees an empire of 27 restaurants, including 10 in Washington, D.C. He invited "CBS This Morning: Saturday" co-host Alex Wagner to Jaleo -- where he began his takeover of the Washington dining scene 24 years ago. On the menu for Andrs' New Year's celebration? Traditional tapas: lobster salad in a gazpacho-style dressing, a Norwegian shellfish cigala, beloved in his home country of Spain, and ibrico ham with something extra extraordinary.
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Davis Polk Nabs Keker Van Nest IP Litigator In Calif.
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 7:55 PM EST) -- Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP has scored a top intellectual property litigator from Keker Van Nest & Peters LLP who has counseled leading technology and telecommunications companies including Comcast, Netflix, Hulu, HTC, Square and Broadcom, the firm announced Thursday.
Ashok Ramani will join as a partner in Davis Polk’s litigation department in Northern California. With a practice that focuses on patent and trade secret litigation, Ramani’s bragging rights include nine-figure settlements for his plaintiffs-side clients, preliminary injunctions against former employees on trade secret misappropriation claims and...
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WASHINGTON — The inspector general at the Environmental Protection Agency says it is expanding an inquiry into Administrator Scott Pruitt's frequent taxpayer-funded travel.
The watchdog office said the review will now include all travel by Pruitt through Sept. 30. Previously, the inspector general was focusing on Pruitt's travel to his home state of Oklahoma through July 31.
A spokeswoman said Friday the scope of the review was expanded after requests by members of Congress,
The Associated Press and others reported in July that Pruitt travelled to Oklahoma at least 10 times.
An EPA spokeswoman said the trips were warranted.
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Nunavut Economic Development and Transportation Minister Monica Ell-Kanayuk, left, helps launch the territorial government’s new tourism marketing arm June 7 at the Legislative Assembly in Iqaluit, alongside Baker Lake MLA Simeon Mikkungwak. The new agency, called Destination Nunavut, is promoting the “spirit of the Arctic” in its new campaign, using northern motifs selected by Nunavimmiut such dog teams, northern lights and traditional crafts, to draw visitors to Nunavut. You can visit its new website at DestinationNunavut.ca. (PHOTO BY BETH BROWN)
TOLEDO, Ohio — Jon Elmore scored 25 points, Ajdin Penava added 24 more and Marshall rallied late in the second half to slip past Toledo for a 93-87 win Saturday night.
Trailing by eight with three minutes to play, Marshall (7-3) erased the deficit with 14 unanswered points, edging back on top with 45 seconds to go when C.J. Burks got a steal and slammed in the go-ahead dunk to make it 89-87. Elmore then sank a pair of free throws and Penava got his fourth block of the night at the other end to set up Dani Koljanin’s dunk to seal it.
Toledo, which led most of the second half, was held scoreless over the final 2:55, missing six straight shots.
Burks and Jarrod West had 12 points apiece for Marshall, which shot 50 per cent from the field to pick up is first win in Toledo since 2000.
Tre’Shaun Fletcher made 15 of 16 free throws and scored a career-high 31 points to lead Toledo (5-4), while Luke Knapke added 18 points to go with 11 rebounds and Jaelan Sanford scored 13.
Authorities in New York are searching for a bull that escaped a livestock auction show.
WTEN-TV reports ( http://bit.ly/2lNOnMC ) that the bull's owner was unloading the animal from a trailer outside a livestock barn in Cambridge when it sprinted away Tuesday night. Police say the bull was almost hit by a car in the street.
Cambridge police and New York State Police are currently searching for the animal.
Authorities are warning people to stay away from the bull because it's agitated.
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If you have kids who are learning an instrument you know those early days of playing can be unbearable. But you never tell them that!! This golden retriever can’t help but voice it’s opinion on a young girl practicing her flute!
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Welcome to today's Newcastle United live blog for Tuesday, August 15.
Newcastle are close to signing Stoke forward Joselu for a fee believed to be around £5 million and the Spaniard is undergoing a medical on Tyneside.
Rafa Benitez is also keen on a loan deal for Chelsea's Kenedy although that deal is now dependent on Chelsea strengthening their squad before he is allowed to leave Stamford Bridge.
As ever we want to hear from you, so please send us your thoughts over Facebook at www.facebook.com/chroniclenufc/ or on Twitter at @ChronicleNUFC.
Join Lee Ryder, Mark Douglas and Sean McCormick for live updates throughout the day as we bring you all the latest news, views and transfer gossip on all things Newcastle United.
Senior Security Advisor to the Super Eagles, CP Garba Umar, has urged football fans to conduct themselves as they throng Uyo to watch the team’s World Cup qualifier against Zambia on Saturday.
The Police Commissioner made the appeal when he spoke with newsmen on Friday in Awka on the crucial 2018 World Cup qualifier.
Umar said his team had been talking to fans on the consequences of field encroachment.
He said that enough mobilisation of personnel had been done ahead of the game in the light of the high expectations and excitement that would surround the game.
He told reporters, “We have been working towards a hitch-free game, talking to fans against pitch invasion or encroachment because FIFA is very strict about such behaviours.
“Our men have been mobilised and are on ground, we understand the nature and tempo of the game, it is a crucial one.
“And we hope that with the preparations on ground, it will be a very free security atmosphere.”
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MERRITT ISLAND, Fla. - A Florida man lost two fingers to a fireworks accident Tuesday night.
WKMG-TV in Orlando reported the injury happened at an apartment complex in Merritt Island.
Brevard County Fire Rescue officials said the 23-year-old man was airlifted to a hospital in Melbourne, where doctors had to amputate two fingers. A friend said the victim also lost his eyebrows and his hearing was damaged by the sound of the explosion.
No further details were immediately available.
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During the latest episode of TRL, Camila Cabello gave us a ring to chime in about the importance of Caribbean communities coming together to support Puerto Rico. During the call, our hosts talked to Cabello about her background as a Cuban-Mexican woman and the impact that Hurricane Maria had on her heart.
"I feel the pain that the Puerto Rican people are going through," she said. "It's so important for all of us together because we can't let them feel alone during this time. We can't let them feel like nobody is answering their prayers right now."
Cabello also briefly touched on collaborating with Lin-Manuel Miranda on the Puerto Rico benefit single "Almost Like Praying." Watch the interview in the video, below. TRL airs on weekdays at 3:30pm ET!
Following the Sonoma Community Center's inaugural round of "garage sales" last year, a second season is planned for Saturday, May 6, June 3 and July 1. The SCC's east parking lot will be filled with local vendors selling their treasures and collectibles.
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CNN on Friday corrected an erroneous report that Donald Trump Jr. had received advance notice from the anti-secrecy group WikiLeaks about a trove of hacked documents that it planned to release during last year’s presidential campaign.
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Friday on MSNBC’s “Hardball,” host Chris Matthews said Republicans who supported Donald Trump after the release of the House Intelligence Committee memo were “goose-stepping” like North Koreans.
Matthews said, “Did you ever watch those North Koreans goose-stepping in line, the same smile on their faces, everything is de rigueur? Your Republican Party is so much like that.”
He added, “Your numbers are so totally with Trump. Nobody liked him when he ran. They all fought him—all the Bushes and Rubio, everybody’s against him. Now they march along, whatever Trump wants, they go yes, sir, yes, sir. What’s that about?”
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April 28 Carbo Ceramics Inc
* Carbo Ceramics - On April 27, co announced exploring options to monetize some of company's international assets
* Carbo Ceramics - engaged an advisory firm to assist in this process and has received indications of interest in market for its Russia manufacturing operations Source: (bit.ly/2puhuc2) Further company coverage:
Status quo seeks the spotlight. Status Go™ shares the stage. As the Official Accounting Services Partner of the Tony Awards, Grant Thornton wants you to join us in recognizing the individuals who work behind the curtain to make others shine bright. Enjoy this series, and then share your #SupportingCast on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. For every post, Grant Thornton will make a donation to the American Theatre Wing and The Broadway League Foundation-empowering the supporting casts of tomorrow. Let's go.
Below, we get the inside scoop on what it's like being a Broadway Production Stage Manager from PRETTY WOMAN's Thomas Recktenwald.
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The Grass Dancers perform at the closing ceremony for Native American Heritage Month at Winslow High School.
A moving merging of an Aboriginal corroboree and the haka had a crowd of thousands mesmerised at Kings Park after this morning’s Anzac dawn service.
The performance, involving about dozens of performers on the grass near Fraser Avenue, was a poignant symbol of the bond between Australia and New Zealand.
The combination of the two traditional ceremonies for the first time came after footage of the original inaugural Anzac Day Haka for Life last year went viral, racking up millions of views and making headlines across the globe.
While also honouring our fallen Anzacs, Haka for Life founder Leon Ruri said the ceremony also aimed to help raise awareness of suicide prevention.
LAKE WORTH, Fla. (WAND) – A fake power outage alert told Floridians to be on the lookout for zombies!
The town of Lake Worth sent out the message Sunday. The Palm Beach Post reports it mentioned a “zombie alert” and talked about “extreme zombie activity” as part of the outage. Over 7,800 people in the area lost electricity.
Ben Kerr, a spokesman for the city, said on Facebook that the fake alert was under investigation, adding that “Lake Worth does not have any zombie activity currently”.
Lake Worth utility workers managed to get electricity back on in a half hour. Kerr did not say what really caused the outage to happen.
Keuchel (foot) will throw his first bullpen session of spring next week, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Keuchel sustained a mild sprain of his left foot during the offseason, but it should not be a concern as he ramps up for Houston's spring training beginning Feb. 14.
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A soldier with Iraq's Federal Police at a checkpoint in the heavily damaged Old City in west Mosul, Iraq, Dec. 5, 2017. The international community has so far spent about $400 million to help restore electricity, water and medical services to Iraq's second largest city, which was devastated by the nearly nine-months-long battle to wrest it from the Islamic State group.
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Shannon S. Sutton, 49, of South Roxana, died at 12:20 p.m. Friday, Dec. 30, 2016, at Anderson Hospital.
Visitation will be 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017, at Pitchford Funeral Home in Wood River, where funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017. Following the funeral services, cremation rites will be accorded.
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COMSTOCK TOWNSHIP, Mich. — The Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a 2-month-old near East H Avenue and Sprinkle Road in Comstock Township.
The investigation began around 8 p.m. Sunday.
It is unclear what led up to the incident and police haven’t released the gender or name of the child.
Officials tell FOX 17 that an update will be available Monday morning.
This is a developing story.
WASHINGTON — Nationals right-hander Erick Fedde left in the second inning of his start against the Boston Red Sox after throwing just 25 pitches.
Training staff and manager Dave Martinez went to check on Fedde after he allowed a single to Rafael Devers to lead off the second on Wednesday. After a long conversation, Fedde walked off the field and was replaced by lefty Matt Grace.
The 25-year-old was coming off his first major league victory last weekend in Philadelphia.
Fedde entered the game 1-3 with a 6.00 ERA in five starts this season. His 2017 season ended in early September with a right forearm flexor strain.
A weekend of severe winter weather has continued into Monday, creating dangerous conditions across South Dakota, Minnesota and Iowa. Power has been out among numerous electrical cooperatives from Roberts County in northeast South Dakota through Ziebach and Pennington Counties in West River.
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Europe is being hit with more than 400 bolts a minute
While Britain has been suffering from days of thunder, now central regions of France, northern Switzerland and Germany are being battered particularly hard.
BBC weather expert Ben Rich said: “The weather has been pretty turbulent across many parts of Europe.
“They will continue on through Thursday across France and parts of Germany and southern parts of the UK and Ireland.”
Data taken from lightningmaps.org shows eastern France and the northern border between Switzerland and Germany currently being battered by a large number of lightning strikes.
NEW YORK (AP) — K-pop has finally hit the top.
The South Korean boy band BTS is now the first K-pop group to reach No. 1 on the Billboard top 200. "Love Yourself: Tear" sold 135,000 units for the week ending May 24, as tallied by Nielsen Music.
According to Billboard, "Love Yourself: Tear" is also the first primarily foreign language album to top the charts since Il Divo's "Ancora" in 2006.
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The seven-member group, also known as the Bangtan Boys, has a devoted core of fans known as "the army" and its appeal has been likened to Beatlemania in the 1960s. BTS is at the heart of a global trend known as "Hallyu," or "Korean Wave." Their albums include "Dark & Wild" and "2 Kool 4 Skool."
A moderate quake, measuring 4.8 on the Richter scale, struck the Turkish coastline in the early hours of Monday and was felt on the islands of Kos, which was struck by a strong temblor last month, and on Rhodes.
According to the Athens Geodynamic Institute, the quake struck shortly before 3 a.m.
Its epicenter was located some 70 kilometers northwest of Rhodes and some 72 kilometers northeast of Kos.
A 6.6-magnitude quake last month killed two tourists on Kos, injured several people and caused widespread damage.
The island has been rattled by milder aftershocks since then.
Connor Artman races to the finish line in the 110 meter hurdles to help lift Illini West to a team title.
Technology Petting Zoo
Yuma, Arizona - The Yuma County Library District is pleased to introduce the LEADing (Libraries Enabling Assistive Discovery) Technology Project for people of all ages with physical and developmental disabilities. Located at the Main Library, the LEADing Technology Project features an interactive display table and platform, digital pens for scanning, recording, and scribing, and virtual reality systems.
Want to learn more? On Wednesday, May 9th, the Main Library will host a “Technology Petting Zoo” from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Stop by to ask questions and test out the new assistive equipment! All ages welcome. There is no charge to attend.
The Main Library is located at 2951 S 21st Drive. For more information, call (928) 782-1871.
Expanding broadband Internet access, funding for the Community Development Block Grant program, and prevailing wage requirements are some of the topics being discussed through legislation at the state and federal level that Tuolumne County leaders will weigh in on Tuesday. The Tuolumne County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to meet for their second regularly scheduled monthly meeting at 9 a.m. Tuesday on the fourth floor of the County Administration Center, located at 2 S. Green St. in Sonora.
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TCU students line up early Friday night ESPN's College GameDay
Students started lining up at 5 p.m. Friday to claim the best spots for ESPN's College GameDay, which will telecast live from the campus commons from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday before TCU's football game against West Virginia.
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CLEVELAND - We will maintain dry and partly to mostly sunny skies for days. We managed to hit 80 degrees Sunday afternoon, and that’s just the start of several 80° days!
Our next best chance of significant rain will arrive Thursday. In the meantime, watering cans, hoses, and sprinklers will be a must for our yards and flower beds.
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The Lambton OPP are requesting the public's help in locating two wanted men.
Brendan Allan Recker, 29, is wanted for failing to appear in court for the alleged offence of possession of stolen property worth over $5,000.
Richard Chadwick McGuire, 28, is wanted for failing to appear in court for the alleged offences of mischief over $5000.00, dangerous driving, flight from police and driving while disqualified.
The OPP is asking that anyone who knows the location of either man refrain from approaching them and call the police or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) as soon as possible.
Video of a boy named Jason and a sheriff's deputy in Nash County, North Carolina having a dance-off is going viral.Both were seen busting a move in a parking lot after Jason decided to challenge Deputy C. Williams.The sheriff's office posted the video on Facebook late Monday night.By Tuesday morning, it had already been viewed 35,000 times.
In this day and age of social media, how can we tell the difference between an acquaintance and a friend?
This brave pooch proved he’s dog’s best friend.
Incredible video footage shows the brave canine rushing to protect his injured chum, perilously stuck on railroad tracks in Uzhhorod, Ukraine.
The dog places his body on top of his hurt friend, completely covering her as a speeding train rumbles safely over both of them.
He continued protecting his pal even when people came to rescue both of the dogs, refusing to leave her side, according to CTV.
The brief clip, shot on Christmas, has been viewed more than 1.5 million times on Facebook, and led to both pooches getting adopted by a family just before the New Year.
The same person who recorded the original video posted footage of them meeting their new owners, who named them Panda and Lucy.
Both pooches are seen sauntering around, tails wagging.
× Kansas freshman Josh Jackson says he is entering NBA draft
LAWRENCE, Kan. — Kansas freshman Josh Jackson has announced he will enter the NBA draft.
Jackson, who released a statement on Monday, was the Big 12 Newcomer of the Year after averaging 16.3 points and 7.4 rebounds per game. He helped the Jayhawks to a 31-5 record and a berth in the NCAA Tournament’s Elite Eight.
The 6-foot-8 Jackson has signed with former NBA player B.J. Armstrong of Wasserman Media Group.
Jackson arrived at Kansas after a stellar prep career in Detroit and Napa, California. He says in the statement that after “consulting with my family, I have decided to enter the 2017 NBA Draft and pursue my dream of playing professional basketball.”
He added that he was thankful for “all of the support I have received from my coaches and teammates at Kansas.”
Spring Cleaning to Take Place on Earth Day in Downtown Waterville
To celebrate Earth Day, folks in downtown Waterville will be doing a little spring cleaning.
Volunteers are invited to help rake, sweep, and pick up trash in the Elm City.
It’s just in time for the opening of the downtown Farmer’s Market as well.
Now in its new location on Common Street and Castonguay Square, the market opens on Thursday, April 27th.
Folks who want to participate in the spring cleaning are encouraged to come to Castonguay Square on Saturday morning at 8 o’clock..
GULF NEWS – While it is true that the US move to relocate its embassy is a ‘violation of international law’ (…) according to US law, the US embassy was, legally speaking, already relocated to occupied Jerusalem many years ago [with] ‘The Jerusalem Embassy Act’ of 1995 (…)
[But] while it is important to remember that Trump’s decision, however daring, is consistent with the US anti-UN, anti-Palestinian and pro-Israel attitude, a question must be asked: Why now?
The answer can be approached in three different ways: First, Trump is a particularly opportunistic politician; second, the nature of his political base (right wing conservative Christian-Evangelicals) and, finally, the mounting political pressure which his faltering administration is experiencing on a daily basis (…)
Trump’s decision will neither cancel nor reverse international law. It simply means that the US has decided to drop the act. CONTINUE READING
In what seems to be the state's worst deluge in three decades,More than 1.83 lakh displaced have taken shelter in 439 relief camps. Rescue operations by the Army, Indian Air Force, National Disaster Response Force and the State Disaster Response Force personnel are underway, said state project co-coordinator of Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) Rajib Prakash Baruah. About 3,000 villagers were rescued and shifted to relief camps on Sunday, said defence PRO Lt Col S Newton.Water from the Brahmaputra overflowed into KNP - crossing six feet in many places — forcing animals to flee in search of shelter to the neighbouring Karbi Anglong district. "We will be able to ascertain the number of animal deaths only after the water recedes," said Kaziranga divisional forest officer Rohini Ballav Saikia, adding that 148 out of 188 anti-poaching camps have been submerged.Four rhino calves have been rescued so far, Saikia said.( *Lakh = 100,000)
Kevin-Prince Boateng's acrobatic finish for Las Palmas has been ranked among the best goals of 2016.
The suspended Ghana international scored a classy finish against Villarreal at the El Madrigal and the strike has prevailed among the best in the calendar year.
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FAIRVIEW, Sanpete County — Fire officials believe smoking next to an oxygen machine is to blame for a fatal trailer fire Thursday night.
About 8:30 p.m., Fairview fire crews were called to a small explosion and large fire at a camp trailer, 384 N. Milburn Road, said Fairview Fire Chief Robert Bingham. The fire is believed to have started by the lone occupant of the trailer smoking next to an oxygen machine, he said.
The fire also spread to an adjacent mobile home, causing an undetermined amount of damage.
The name of the man who died was not immediately released.
PRESCOTT, Ariz. (AP)  Authorities in Prescott, Arizona, say a single-engine plane reportedly running low on fuel crashed while making an emergency landing on a street, injuring the three people involved.
Police say the pilot and two passengers in the plane when it crashed Tuesday night were hospitalized for non-life-threatening injuries. Their identities were not released and no additional information about their injuries was immediately available.
The plane crashed about 7 miles (11 kilometers) short of the Prescott airport. The flight from the Los Angeles area was heading to Prescott.
Police say the plane had a wing shorn off and rolled onto its roof, possibly after striking a light pole.
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Police also say there were no injuries when a vehicle rear-ended a car that stopped to avoid the plane.
UK SIM-free phone shop Carphone Warehouse has had one heck of a week tailing the revival of Nokia’s global mobile ambitions through brand licensee HMD Global.
Andrew Wilson, UK director of buying at the retail chain, said to The Telegraph that “an astonishing groundswell” for the retro-chic Nokia 3310 has led to an “unprecedented level of demand for a feature phone”.
“Levels of pre-registrations at Carphone Warehouse are incredibly strong, proving that it’s not all hype and that consumers really want to get their hands on one,” Wilson said.
It’s not known if all of these customers will either be smashing the phone — which is a comparably fragile candybar when put against the original Nokia 3310 from 2000 — to bits or keeping it for novelty’s sake as 2G networks die down.
Search analytics firm Captify reports that “Nokia” queries sparked up 797 percent. Whether any of that attention can be moved onto the smarter entries in the company’s “pure Android” lineup is yet to be known.
BEND, Ore. (AP) – Human remains discovered last week southeast of Bend are thought to be those of Sara Gomez, a Bend woman who has been missing since February.
An autopsy was performed Tuesday, but Deschutes County District Attorney John Hummel said it could take weeks to get results.
Hummel said several factors point to the body being Gomez, including a unique dental feature that he declined to describe. He said evidence indicates the remains had been in the same place for months, and not recently moved there.
Authorities continue to believe Gomez was killed by her ex-boyfriend, Bryan Penner, and that he acted alone.
Penner was taken into police custody two days after the disappearance. He killed himself while in jail.
Halton police had to break the window of a vehicle in Milton Wednesday afternoon to reach a five-month-old baby who’d been accidentally locked inside.
The call came in around 3 p.m. outside SnuggleBugz in the Milton Crossroads plaza on Steeles Avenue.
A bit overheated but otherwise fine when assessed by Halton paramedics, the child had been in the vehicle for about 10 minutes.
Porsche has done it again. The German car manufacturer has three models that managed to lap the famous Nurburgring Nordschleife in less than 7 seconds. We have the 918 Spyder, the 911 GT2 RS and the revised 911 GT3 RS facelift.
The last one did this impressive run a few days ago, but now we have the official news. The Porsche 911 GT3 RS facelift lapped the Nurburgring Nordschleife in 6 minutes and 56.4 seconds.
At the Nurburgring the 911 GT3 RS was equipped with the latest generation of Michelin Pilot Sport tyres. No other modifications were made. Behind the wheel of the model was Kévin Estre (29-year old driver).
The 911 GT3 RS with motorsport-bred chassis and 383-kW (520-hp), four-litre, high- speed naturally aspirated engine had its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show in early March this year. The high-performance sports car accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.2 seconds, reaching a top speed of 312 km/h.
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ST. CATHARINES — A Niagara woman, who sexually assaulted her four-year-old daughter and offered the child to men for sex, told a psychiatrist she is sexually aroused by her older daughter and would likely repeat her sexual behaviour if she had another child.
In an Ontario Court of Justice in St. Catharines on Thursday, a court-appointed forensic psychiatrist who evaluated the mother of two said the defendant's risk of "general recidivism" is low, while her risk of sexual recidivism is "low to moderate."
"She said she was sexually aroused by her daughter and if she had another child, sexual behaviour would take place," Dr. Treena Wilkie told court.
Wilkie said an "intensive" risk management plan that includes supervision, therapy and a "high level of monitoring" would need to be put in place if the woman was to be released into the community.
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MILWAUKEE -- April is Financial Literacy Month. That's why the Real Milwaukee team called in Rhonda Noordyk, founder and CEO of the Women's Financial Wellness Center. She joined the team on Monday, April 17th to talk about the common hurdles women face when it comes to increasing their financial confidence -- and how to overcome them.
BOSTON (AP) — A lifelong advocate of nonviolent resistance who founded the Albert Einstein Institution in Massachusetts has died. Gene Sharp was 90.
Institute Executive Director Jamila Raqib says Sharp died at his Boston home on Sunday.
Sharp was inspired by his early studies of Gandhi, and his first book published in 1960 was "Gandhi Wields the Weapon of Moral Power: Three Case Histories." He wrote dozens of books and articles on nonviolent resistance that have been translated into more than 50 languages.
He spent nine months in jail after an arrest for protesting military conscription during the Korean War.
He founded the Albert Einstein Institution in 1983 to advance the study and use of strategic nonviolent action as an alternative to violent conflict.
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The Motor Accident Case Claims Tribunal has ordered a load-auto owner to pay a compensation of Rs 5.3 lakh to the kin of a woman who died in an accident while travelling in the vehicle. The accident happened in 2012.
According to prosecution, Lakshmi (50), resident of Kaliamman Koil Street of Thennangudi village, along with her relatives, was travelling the auto on October 8, 2012, when the vehicle capsized at Budalur. Lakshmi was injured and admitted to Thanjavur Medical College Hospital where she died a few days later.
Lakshmi’s daughter Usha (31) filed a petition for compensation before the Motor Accident Case Claims Tribunal in Thanjavur. Principal Sub Judge Poornajaya Anand found auto owner Muthu guilty of carrying passengers in the load auto and ordered him to pay Rs 5.3 lakh as compensation to Usha.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - The government of the western Canadian province of British Columbia said on Monday it would proceed with a large hydroelectric dam project already under construction.
Cancelling the Site C dam project would cause electricity rates to rise and cost C$4 billion ($3 billion), reducing room to invest in schools and roads, it said.
It raised the projected cost of the project to C$10.7 billion, up from a previous estimate of C$9 billion. (Reporting by Julie Gordon and Nicole Mordant in Vancouver, Editing by Rosalba O‘Brien)
Baku. 8 February. REPORT.AZ/ Price of the Azerbaijani Azeri LT CIF crude put for sale on world markets declined by $ 0,94 or 1,36%.
Report informs, price of oil brand Azeri LT CIF now makes $ 68,18/barrel.
Notably, minimum price of Azeri LT CIF was recorded in December 2001 ($ 19.15) and the maximum value of the brand was registered in July 2008 ($ 149.66).
Climbers set speed record on Yosemite's Nose of El Capitan
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Two climbers have set a speed record for ascending the famous Nose route of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park, one of the world's most technical and dangerous verticals.
Alex Honnold and his climbing partner Tommy Caldwell on Wednesday raced up the nearly 90-degree, 2,900-foot (884-meter) precipice in 2 hours 10 minutes 15 seconds.
The pair broke the previous record set last October by nearly 10 minutes.
Fellow climber Hans Florine, who once held the Nose record, watched Wednesday's attempt from below. He says Honnold and Caldwell were moving so fast he knew by the halfway point that they would set a record.
Park Ranger Scott Gedimen congratulated the pair, calling them world-class climbers who work tirelessly to advocate on behalf of Yosemite and all public lands.
Fehr (hand) will remain sidelined for Monday's Game 3 clash with Washington, Dave McCarthy of NHL.com reports.
Fehr has logged just one appearance since being acquired by the Leafs at the trade deadline, both due to injury and as a healthy scratch. Given the postseason emergence of Kasperi Kapanen, the veteran Fehr may not crack the lineup even once he is given the all clear.
China issues warning for citizens traveling to US
BEIJING (AP) — China has issued a safety warning to its citizens traveling to the United States amid rising tensions between the sides over accusations of unfair trading practices and other disputes.
The warning issued late last week and posted on the Website of the Chinese Embassy in Washington touches on issues from the high cost of medical treatment in the U.S. to the importance of guarding against crime and terrorist attacks and the powers wielded by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
In Beijing, Foreign Ministry spokesman Lu Kang said Tuesday that China's government was merely fulfilling its duty to warn travelers of "potential dangers."
U.S. tariffs meant to punish China for allegedly unfair trading practices are due to take effect Friday. Friction has also grown over the South China Sea and Taiwan.
A concrete wall in Sitio Bayanihan, Barangay Basak Pardo, Cebu City collapsed this morning.
Barangay Captain Yolandito Cagang, who inspected the area, said that the wall gave in due to heavy rain yesterday.
No one was injured during the incident.
West Fargo’s Yoga With Cats: Finding a Forever Home
Homeward Animal Shelter teamed up with Healing Touch Chiropractic for a night of feline fitness.
WEST FARGO, ND — People in the metro are finding their zen with a little help from some cats.
Homeward Animal Shelter teamed up with Healing Touch Chiropractic for a night of feline fitness.
Adoptable cats joined yogis on the floor.
The shelter hopes the event can help cats find a forever home.
This is the second time the two organizations have teamed up, but it won’t be the last.
“We really say yoga is good for both the mind and body and cats are good for the soul. It’s a combination that’s good for everybody,” said Heather Klefstad, who is with Homeward Animal Shelter. “We will have more ‘Meow Maste’ events in the future. Our next one coming up is July 12, after that August 16th and then just keep watching the calendar for future events ahead.”
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Paramedics were called to a North Staffordshire park this morning after being contacted about a person who wasn't moving and was covered in snow.
A concerned member of the public saw the figure sitting on a park bench in Brampton Park in Newcastle and immediately alerted the authorities.
Ambulance crews rushed to the scene - and quickly located the person covered in snow.
Fortunately the figure was not concerned about being immersed in the cold - because it turned out to be a sculpture of Newcastle-born author Vera Brittain.
Katie Tudor, a Stoke-on-Trent Paramedic Mentor for West Midlands Ambulance Service took to Twitter to express her surprise.
She said: "Call from a member of the public who was concerned that there was someone sat on a bench, not moving and covered in snow! Luckily, on our arrival, it turned out to be a statue."
The Teaching Council of Zambia -TCZ- has approved 99-thousand of the 1-hundred and 25-thousand applications for teacher accreditation.
Teaching Council of Zambia Registrar, Ebby Mubanga has told ZNBC news that this is since June last year, when teachers started applying for Practicing Licenses.
Dr. Mubanga however says teacher registration is on-going and all teachers and Colleges of Education must ensure they register.
And Dr. Mubanga has disclosed that some training institutions have failed to meet the set minimum standards, and the council has since granted them provisional accreditation.
He has reiterated that it is important that teachers and their training institutions are regulated because the profession is critical to national development.
A 26-year-old man whose friend tumbled off the roof of his sport utility vehicle and died as he drove along a central Missouri road at 35 mph has been charged with a felony. The Columbia Daily Tribune reports that Jacob Gerhard, of Moberly, was charged Friday with causing a death while driving while intoxicated.
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OVER the weekend, Beachcomber heard that a friend was at a family gathering when he saw a young nephew walking up to have his food served.
Upon getting his food, he overheard the woman serving the food offering dalo to the small boy.
Much to the woman's surprise and amusement, the small boy replied with a straight face, "I'm sorry nanna I don't eat tavioka (cassava)."
He pointed to the cassava saying he wanted that instead.
The friend and the woman burst out laughing.
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A motion to impeach Ryerson Engineering Student Society (RESS) vice-president finance Ali Yousaf did not pass at their board of directors meeting on Feb. 14.
The motion was put forward by RESS president Farhan Riaz.
Yousaf declined to comment on the motion. He is also the incoming Ryerson Students’ Union vice-president operations.
The board went into an in-camera discussion about the upcoming RESS elections. At around 7:50 p.m., the board began discussion about the motion to impeach Yousaf, meaning non-board members could not be present. The vote also took place in-camera.
The motion required two thirds in favour to pass. It came to seven board members in favour, seven against, and one abstained, according to Noor Gangi, vice-president corporate relations.
Riaz said that reasons for the motion will be released later tonight.
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March 19 (Reuters) - Shin Kong Financial Holding Co Ltd
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* Says it plans to issue up to 1 billion shares with the par value of T$10 per share
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The Boston Bruins are not the only team putting together a blue line ahead of Game 3. The Ottawa Senators will try to patch up their defense too after defenseman Mark Borowiecki will not play Monday night after leaving the game on Saturday with a lower-body injury.
The Senators will slot in defenseman Ben Harpur for Borowiecki on Monday night. NESN.com’s Michaela Vernava checked in with the Senators ahead of Game 3.
For more on the Senators check out the video above from “NESN Live,” presented by Cross Insurance.
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - Aspen Dental is providing free dental care to Springfield-area veterans with the use of a mobile dental office.
The 42-foot-long MouthMobile will be staffed with local Aspen Dental dentists and hygienists.
It will be at the Veterans Affairs Building at 833 S. Spring Street on Thursday from 9 a.m until 3 p.m.
Appointments must be scheduled in advance.
For information, call (202) 494-2220.
SEOUL, April 10 The top nuclear envoys of China and South Korea on Monday agreed to take strong measures against North Korea if Pyongyang conducts a nuclear test or test-launches an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), South Korea said.
South Korea's chief nuclear envoy, Kim Hong-kyun, spoke to reporters after a meeting with China's Special Representative for Korean Peninsula Affairs, Wu Dawei, amid concerns that the North may be preparing a fresh nuclear test. (Reporting by Minwoo Park; Editing by Clarence Fernandez)
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Born in same hospital, on same day. Now they’re married
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October 03, 2017 2:07 PM EST
TAUNTON, Mass. (AP) — A couple born on the same day at the same Massachusetts hospital have exchanged vows more than two decades later.
The Taunton Gazette reports that Jessica Gomes and Aaron Bairos got married Sept. 9. Each was born on April 28, 1990, at the same hospital in Taunton, about 40 miles south of Boston.
The two grew up in communities a few miles apart before meeting through mutual friends in high school.
Gomes says she and Bairos figured out they were born on the same day “pretty early on” when they took a drivers education class together and saw the proof on their learner’s permits.
She says it was love at first sight.
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Two Canadians are dead in the wake of a suspected extremist attack on a popular restaurant in Burkina Faso. Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland confirmed the two Canadians, whose names have not been released, were among the 18 people killed when gunmen stormed a popular restaurant in the capital on Sunday evening. CBC 6:25:00 PM CEST
Anderson has been linked with a switch to the London Stadium and talks between the club and Lazio have taken place.
It's understood a bid of around £35m has been made to the Serie A club for the 25-year-old.
But he’s not yet agreed a move to the East End - leading an Italian football expert to suggest rivals Chelsea could yet get involved.
The Blues are set to appoint Maurizio Sarri as their new manager this summer, with Antonio Conte heading for the Stamford Bridge exit.
And David Amoyal says Anderson would be a perfect recruit for Chelsea’s incoming boss.
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OTTAWA: French President Emmanuel Macron will meet with his Canadian counterpart Justin Trudeau in Ottawa before the G7 summit next week, Trudeau's office announced today.
Trudeau is hosting the leaders of Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the United States at the June 8-9 summit in La Malbaie, Quebec.
On June 6, he will meet with Macron "to discuss ways to work even more closely together on global issues, including strengthening multilateralism, advancing progressive trade, and defending and promoting our shared democratic heritage," his office said in a statement.
This will include taking stock of the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), which Trudeau said "is already creating economic growth and good, middle class jobs for people on both sides of the Atlantic."
The pair also will review matters to be discussed at the summit: gender equality, combating climate change, promoting economic growth for all and advancing peace and security.
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A 14-year-old girl from Linthwaite has gone missing and is being searched for by police.
Alicia Moran was last seen at her home address in Linthwaite at 4.30pm yesterday (Sunday) and her family and police are concerned for her welfare.
She is described as slim, 5ft 4ins tall with her hair in a messy bun. She was last seen wearing a black woolly coat and a mini dress.
Det Insp Mark Walker from Kirklees CID , said: “We are very concerned for Alicia’s welfare as are her parents and would ask anyone who has seen her or has information to get in touch.
“A number of enquiries to locate her are ongoing and I would ask Alicia or anyone who has information about her whereabouts to contact us.”
Phone Kirklees CID on 101 referencing police log 618 of April 16.
The transfer window will shut ­before the start of the season in sweeping new changes that are ­expected to be approved by the ­Premier League next month, ­Telegraph Sport has learned.
Representatives from the 20 ­top-flight clubs are to attend ­September’s shareholders’ meeting with the majority pushing for a new transfer deadline to be introduced, preventing managers from buying players after the season has got ­under way.
Telegraph Sport has discovered that moves are well advanced and already at “approval level”, in a ­potentially huge development for English football which is likely to be implemented next year.
It will be proposed that the ­deadline is brought forward to the week before the start of the 2018-19 Premier League season, with almost all of the 20 clubs understood to be behind the idea.
Watford are believed to be one of the few clubs to oppose it, but the League is expecting a majority vote of over two thirds to force significant changes.
Exxon sees limited impact on business from climate policies
DALLAS - Exxon Mobil says in a new report that policies to combat climate change won't have much effect on its business and demand for fossil fuels will remain strong for decades.
The company does acknowledge, however, that some of its most costly oil and gas reserves might not be developed.
Exxon's report, issued Friday, comes in response to pressure from shareholders who voted last May to urge the company to issue a report on the matter every year.
The shareholders fear that policies to limit heat-trapping carbon emissions will hurt Exxon's business of drilling for oil and natural gas.
ELIZABETHTOWN, KY (WAVE) - A man has been charged with first-degree criminal abuse for intentionally burning his 5-year-old granddaughter as punishment for wetting the bed, according to police.
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Ramanbhai Patel, 58, was staying at an Elizabethtown motel when the alleged incident happened on April 5, investigators said.
When the five-year-old victim confided to her grandfather that she had accidentally urinated in her bed, police said, Patel heated a kitchen knife on a stove burner, and then placed the hot knife against the girl's buttocks, leaving two quarter-size burn marks.
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Patel was arrested on April 17.
The victim and a juvenile sibling have been placed in foster care by social services on an emergency custody order.
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Ian Poulter, of England, drives his shot off the second tee during the final round of the RBC Heritage golf tournament in Hilton Head Island, S.C., Sunday, April 16, 2017. Luke Donald, of England, reacts to his shot on the 16th green during the final round of the RBC Heritage golf tournament in Hilton Head Island, S.C., Sunday, April 16, 2017.
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LIMA, Peru (AP) — The son of former Peruvian strongman Alberto Fujimori is forming his own bloc in congress after being kicked out of the party led his sister.
Kenji Fujimori announced Wednesday that he and nine other lawmakers from the Popular Will party will henceforth support President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski.
Fujimori abstained from voting for Kuczynski's impeachment in December, bucking a drive led by Popular Will leaders to remove the unpopular president from office.
Days later, Kuczynski pardoned Fujimori's father, former President Alberto Fujimori, from a 25-year jail sentence in what many Peruvians believe was a quid pro quo deal. Both Kuczynski and Kenji Fujimori have denied that.
Popular Will is led by Kenji Fujimori's older sister Keiko, who narrowly lost to Kuczynski in the 2016 presidential election.
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Siemens Gamesa is to supply turbines with a combined capacity of 225MW for an unnamed client and wind farm in Kansas.
The order is for 98 2.3-108 SWT machines, which will be installed across 16,187 hectares of land.
Delivery is expected to start in the middle of this year, with the project scheduled for completion by the end of 2018.
Blades will be made at Siemens Gamesa’s manufacturing facility in Fort Madison, Iowa, while the nacelles and hubs will be assembled at its factory in Hutchinson, Kansas.
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TOLEDO, Ohio — A man who confessed to a string of rapes and murders with his brother and now wants to be released from an Ohio prison is due back in court.
Attorneys for Nathaniel Cook say a plea deal signed nearly 20 years ago forces the court to order his release this year. A judge plans to hold a hearing Thursday in Toledo, when she could decide whether to free Cook.
The judge has ordered Cook to undergo evaluations, but she said last month that more information was needed before she could make a decision about his release.
An agreement with prosecutors two decades ago forced Nathaniel Cook to admit he killed three people while his brother confessed to killing five others in the 1980s.
His brother is serving two life sentences.
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Sri Lanka’s prime minister says that Sri Lankan asylum seekers held on Pacific island camps who could potentially settle in the United States are free to return home without fear of persecution.
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe made the comments on Wednesday during a visit to Australia in which he discussed bilateral cooperation on combating people smuggling. No Sri Lankan asylum seeker has reached Australia by boat since 2013.
But Sri Lankans, Iranians and Afghans are the largest national groups among more than 2,000 asylum seekers who are kept at Australia’s expense on the Pacific islands nations of Nauru and Papua New Guinea.
Australia refuses to resettle any of them and President Donald Trump has agreed to honor an Obama administration deal to resettle up to 1,250 of them.
Police were called from across Devon to a large group of people fighting on Torquay harbour.
An armed response vehicle from Exeter arrived at The Strand at 3.40am and there were still a large number of people at the scene, but the main offenders had run off towards Fleet Walk.
One person suffered a hand injury in the fight but none of the people involved made allegations or complaints to police.
Armed response officer Sgt Harry Tangye said: "Off to Torbay from Exeter to assist with stopping a fight on the sea front."
A police spokesman confirmed: "There was a report of a large group of people involved in a fight at The Strand, Torquay, at 3.40am on October 5.
"Police attended. There didn’t appear to be a fight still ongoing but there were a fair few people on scene.
"Some of the group had made off in the direction of Fleet Walk.
"One person sustained a hand injury.
"No allegations or complaints made to police."
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Saturday will mark Janet Yellen's last day at the Federal Reserve. Jerome Powell, who often goes by the name Jay, will be sworn in as the new Federal Reserve chair on Monday.
But how did Powell come to be nominated by President Donald Trump in the first place? According to Josh Zumbrun, national economics correspondent for the Wall Street Journal, that story spans multiple presidencies and involves feuding congressmen, a formula to set monetary policy and the Swedes. He launched a Twitter thread about it ... and then we set it to music.
Too ancient history for a story, but here's a tweetstorm of how Larry Klane, Alfalfa Bill, London Whale & Swedes led to Fed Chair Jay Powell — Josh Zumbrun (@JoshZumbrun) November 2, 2017
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OTTAWA—Canadian employment rose in September for a 10th straight month and workers’ wages increased at their fastest pace in over 17 months, in a sign the country’s labor market remains resilient even as indicators point to stalling economic growth.
The country’s jobless rate remained unchanged from the previous month, sitting at a postcrisis low.
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It’s understood a staff member at the casino found the body in a dam at the property while working on Wednesday morning.
JOHANNESBURG – A body has been found at Montecasino.
It’s understood a staff member at the casino found the body in a dam at the property while working on Wednesday morning.
Police say they were not able to identify the body as it's in a decomposed state.
The police's Mpho Khaswane says the circumstance surrounding the death are not yet clear.
“At about 10am this morning the police received information about a body that had been discovered at Montecasino, in the dam. It’s a man, aged between 30 and 35.”
In 2013, a body was found in the boot of a car at Montecasino.
Two people were found guilty of murder and received lengthy prison sentences.
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PEMBROKE PINES, FLA. (WSVN) - A Pembroke Pines woman has been arrested, after police said, she burned her 9-year-old son with a hot iron.
According to Pembroke Pines Police, 32-year-old Tamecha Jean, intentionally burned her son’s chest with an iron, as punishment for leaving paper work at school.
Jean was charged with aggravated child abuse and taken to Broward County Jail, where she is awaiting trial.
Jean’s son along with two other siblings are now in custody of Broward Sheriff’s Office Child Protective Services.
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Leeds band The Pigeon Detectives will tour the UK this autumn to celebrate the 10th anniversary of their platinum-selling debut album Wait For Me.
And the tour includes dates at Nottingham’s Rock City on October 20 and Sheffield’s O2 Academy on November 2.
The band will play Wait For Me album in full at each gig.
Support comes from Little Comets.
Tickets are available now at http://bit.ly/2sjkOJd or http://bit.ly/2raaEpr
Florentino Perez wants big changes at Real Madrid
Real Madrid have had a poor season and have failed to mount a serious defence of their La Liga title.
The Bernabeu club currently sit fourth in the table and are 19 points off league leaders Barcelona.
As a result, Real president Florentino Perez will be taking drastic action in the summer transfer window.
And according to Spanish outlet Don Balon, he has already begun making calls for a complete overhaul of the squad.
The cards should be available sometime early this year (in other words, soon), and they should work much like the scratch-and-redeem cards you already find at the store. The concept certainly isn't unusual for streaming services (Netflix has had prepaid cards for a while, as well as Hulu), but it's not so common for traditional TV outlets. Now, as channels like HBO Now and Starz move beyond the cable bundle, they're making similar efforts to reach customers directly.
The Sweetwater County Board of County Commissioners will meet on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at 8:30 a.m. in the commissioners’ chambers. Interested parties are encouraged to arrive 15 minutes earlier than the topic’s scheduled time.
The Sweetwater County Commissioners meet at 8:30 a.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of every month.
The agenda is tentative and subject to change.
Below is the full agenda. The agenda can also be found online at: https://www.sweet.wy.us/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/753
The packet for the meeting, which contains information related to items covered, can be found at the following link: https://www.sweet.wy.us/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/754
Carnage The Executioner and Tytuus w/Taiyamo Denku & Rambunxious, Twan Mack, SPADE ONE, & Neu Dae
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MILAN, April 10 Italian scooter maker Piaggio says:
* Signed multi-annual accord with Castrol for the supply of lubricants
* Castrol will supply exclusively first-fill engine oil for Piaggio's two-wheelers as well as the group's commercial vehicles produced in Italy
* Castrol will supply also industrial and driveline products (Reporting by Milan Newsroom)
The Coreys, who were visiting from Portland, Ore., hit up Meriwether Cider Co. at the Capital City Public Market , which opened its 2017 season April 15. "We've been here before, and we decided to check it out today," Paul said.
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Alive at Eight: The Lady-Lords w/Evan James Ross (8pm); DJ: John Riepenhoff & Sara Caron (10pm)
Circle-A Cafe 932 E. Chambers St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53212
Now Moody’s begins to turn the screws
If government is serious about addressing the downgrade, it will need to take an industrial-strength hose into the corridors of inept and corrupt state-owned enterprises — and it will need to do it ...
The NBA is apparently reviewing whether Russell Westbrook should be suspended for Game 5 of Thunder-Jazz.
During a minor altercation sparked by a hard foul in the fourth quarter of Game 4, Russ, who was waiting at the scorer’s table, came onto the court and confronted Utah center Rudy Gobert. The League has a strict policy stating that any player who leaves the bench amid an altercation receives a one-game suspension.
Thus, the question is: Was Westbrook waved on by the officials or did he technically “leave the bench area” to participate in the scuffle?
According to Andy Larsen of KSL.com, officials would not comment on the matter after the game because “it would be reviewed by the league’s disciplinary committee.”
OKC trails Utah 3-1 in the series. Game 5 is Wednesday at 9:30pm ET.
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Care Dimensions, formerly Hospice of the North Shore & Greater Boston, will hold training classes for those interested in becoming direct patient service volunteers for the nonprofit organization. The seven-week training program will be held on Fridays, beginning September 22, from 9 a.m. to noon, and will run through November 3. Classes will be held at the Kaplan Family Hospice House, 78 Liberty Street, Danvers. For more information or to register, contact Fran Clements, volunteer coordinator, at (978) 750-9349 or FClements@caredimensions.org.
If working with patients and their families is not the right fit for you, there are a variety of other important ways you can contribute, such as providing administrative office support or assisting with fundraising events.
The Duke of Sussex missed England’s crunch World Cup match to celebrate the achievements of a friend who completed an epic fundraising bike ride.
Harry joined other guests at the Wheels Down Ball to mark Dean Stott’s gruelling 13,670-mile cycle trip from the tip of South America to the most northerly part of North America.
The black-tie do fell on the same night as England progressed past Colombia in the knock-out stages of the World Cup, being staged in Russia.
Harry, who is known to prefer rugby over football, and the guests enjoyed dinner at the London Hilton hotel on Park Lane before a party was staged.
Obituaries
DEACON GENE KRAWCZYK, 83, of Greenfield, died Tuesday, January 2, 2017, at his home in Greenfield. Funeral services for DEACON GENE KRAWCZYK are pending at the Steen Funeral Home in Greenfield.
Online condolences may be left to the family at www.steenfunerals.com.
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"Marina, a twenty-something waitress and aspiring singer, is in a loving relationship with older partner Orlando despite the difference in their ages. When Orlando unexpectedly dies, Marina, who is transgender, faces discrimination and hostility from both Orlando's family and government officials while also contending with her devastating grief." (Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences)
HALIFAX—The developers of Canada’s only commercial spaceport are hoping Nova Scotia’s eastern shore will eventually be the site of as many as a dozen rocket launches annually.
Proponents of the project gathered in a Halifax boardroom this morning to plan the next steps, which will rely first on the province approving an environmental assessment plan.
Read more: Nova Scotia fishing village hopes rocket launch site will boost economy
Stephen Matier, president of Maritime Launch Services Ltd., said the goal is to break ground by mid-May, and to begin launching satellites from the $200-million project near Canso in 2020.
The consortium of three American firms is working with the Ukrainian-based Yuzhnoye Design to create the launch complex at the site in Guysborough County.
Well, we all know by now that April the Giraffe had her baby April 15th. A healthy baby boy giraffe. Well, you can now help name him!
They will take votes until April 25th. What do you think they should name him?
Since her pregnancy was so public and her labor and delivery watched by thousands, why wouldn’t they have us help name the baby!
The cameras are supposedly being taken down on April 21st! Sniff Sniff!
Vote for a name here.
New Korean container line SM Line is set to launch only one of its planned two transpacific services.
SM Line, which bought the Asia – US business of bankrupt Hanjin Shipping, has scaled back its plans to launch two services according to analyst Alphaliner.
The new line will launch a Shanghai, Ningbo, Busan to Los Angeles service in March utilizing five 6,650 teu capacity vessels.
The vessels are five of eight containerships that SM Line bought from Hanjin, and final port rotations and transit times are yet to be made public.
Alphaliner noted that plans for a second string connecting South China with Los Angeles have been put on hold.
Read all the background to the Hanjin Shipping bankruptcy on our timeline
We are headed to a Kids Aerial Yoga & Mindfulness class at the Upper Westside Play Gym.
Kids ages 4-8 have fun learning introductory aerial yoga poses and building skills.
Children soar in nylon aerial yoga hammocks and learn mindfulness while getting stronger physically.
Each class ends with mindful meditation. Kids learn to silence their minds and become present.
Location:
1509 SW Sunset Blvd.
Unit 1-G
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Qatar says fighter jets deal shows deep U.S. support
DOHA, June 15 A $12 billion deal to buy Boeing F-15 U.S. fighter jets shows Qatar has deep-rooted support from Washington, a Qatari official said on Thursday, adding that its rift with some other Arab states had not hurt the U.S. relationship with Doha.
Lions star Jared Payne could be forced to retire because of recurring migraine.
The Ireland back has not played for almost eight months, since returning from the Lions tour to New Zealand, and The Mail on Sunday understands the 32-year-old is considering his future.
New Zealand-born Payne’s contract with Ulster expires at the end of the season and he has still not been given a date when he might return to playing.
Lions hero Jared Payne is considering future and could retire due to recurring migraine
Specialists have cleared Payne of concussion but they have not been able to fully diagnose his problems.
‘He will have to make a decision but it’s not something to rush,’ said a source.
‘He is still seeing different specialists and he hasn’t decided to hang his boots up yet, but it’s a possibility.’
In this Aug. 10, 2017, file photo, a man watches a TV screen showing a local news program reporting on North Korea's threats to strike Guam with ballistic missiles, at the Seoul Train Station in Seoul, South Korea. If, after all the fanfare, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un doesn’t actually launch missiles toward Guam, many may write the whole episode off as another of the North’s seemingly endless bluffs. But from Pyongyang’s perspective and in the eyes of some U.S. military experts, Kim and his generals have already won this round. Ahn Young-Joon, File AP Photo
ESPN Films and Netflix are teaming on The Last Dance, a 10-part documentary series about basketball icon Michael Jordan for premiere in 2019.
Directed by Jason Hehir (The Fab Five, The ’85 Bears, Andre the Giant) and produced by Mike Tollin, the anthology will chronicle the simultaneous rise of Jordan and the Chicago Bulls and the popularity of the NBA during the 1990s. The docuseries, made with the full participation of Jordan and other key figures from the Bulls’ championship teams, features more than 500 hours of never-before-seen footage from the’s team’s championship run in the 1997-98 season, along with commentary from dozens of others sports luminaries.
The series is produced by Mandalay Sports Media, in association with NBA Entertainment and Jump.23
“It's truly fun to know when I'm done playing the game of basketball to know that I played against some of the greatest teams that ever played, ever been assembled — and this is one of them,” James said. “You know, it's just like whoever they kind of suit up or whoever they decide to be a part of what they've got going on over here is just a really, really high IQ basketball player and knows how to play the game of basketball. At what chapter will the LeBron versus Warriors fit into my book? I have no idea.”
Recapping Trump's SOTU Address and What's Inside The Released GOP Memo NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with David Brooks of The New York Times and E.J. Dionne of The Washington Post and Brookings Institution about the Russia memo that was released today, the President's State of the Union speech, and the looming government shutdown deadline.
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ST. LOUIS (AP) _ A St. Louis man is facing murder charges for the death of a companion who died in a burglary gone wrong.
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that 33-year-old Darren Williams was charged Tuesday with second-degree murder under a law that makes it murder if someone else dies during commission of a felony. He is also charged with burglary and two counts of misdemeanor assault.
Police say Williams and 33-year-old Donald Marks forced their way into an apartment on Feb. 6 and attacked 55-year-old Melvin Greenlee and a woman. Greenlee retrieved a shotgun and killed Marks. Prosecutors declined charges against Greenlee.
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Tandy and Todd decide to introduce Karl to the rest of the group; the group sets out to search for Jasper when he suddenly goes missing.
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NEW YORK (AP) - Darren Baker got scooped up by dad’s team again.
The son of Washington manager Dusty Baker was drafted by the Nationals in the 27th round of the Major League Baseball draft Wednesday - 15 years after he first made headlines on the baseball diamond.
The younger Baker, now an 18-year-old shortstop at Jesuit High School in California, was just 3 when he was a bat boy for the San Francisco Giants, managed by his father, in the 2002 World Series. During Game 5 against the Angels, Darren Baker had run to the plate to pick up a bat when J.T. Snow scored - and David Bell was flying down the third-base line and heading home.
Snow quickly plucked Baker out of the way , a moment that instantly became a part of World Series lore.
The three-day draft concludes Wednesday night.
Two Coldingham Primary School P7 pupils - Coralie Drummond and Martyna Godek - visited Giacopazzi’s in Eyemouth last week to go behind the scenes to see how their famous ice cream is made.
The visit was part of the P5/6/7 classes enterprise project a ‘Pop up Restaurant’. which will be open on Friday, April 27,
Martyna came up with a dark chocolate and mango ripple flavour to serve as one of the dessert choices.
The Giacopazzi and Oblo family have been very supportive and informative talking to the pupils about the work involved in running a business; restaurant staff Hollie and Jordan gave service training and Sommers Giacopazzi showed the girls how to make their ice cream, how to look after it, the science involved in avoiding ice crystals and how to serve it - finished off with a taster session of ice cream of course.
James Corden's Carpool Karaoke looks like the most fun thing to do on TV.
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In a new interview with NME, frontman Dave Grohl admitted filming the Late Late Show segment was actually "a little uncomfortable."
What? Why??
Well, a couple reasons. The first, as explained by guitarist Pat Smear -- it was seven guys crammed into a car for a REALLY long time:
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HOUSTON, Texas-- Parts of Texas are underwater on Wednesday following heavy rains.
Roads in Houston and around Harris County were flooded, leaving some drivers stuck in the high waters. Residents were seeing 3 to 4 inches of rain per hour earlier the day.
Mayor Sylvester Turner canceled the city's Freedom of Texas celebration for Fourth of July at the fairgrounds as officials urged residents to stay at home.
The weather also stopped service to Houston's rail and bus lines.
SUSU has announced the evening programme of events for Fresher’s 2017.
The programme includes the Welcome Parties, Laughter Lounge comedy evening, Fresher’s Ball and the U-Neon Party.
The events will take place on the following dates:
Welcome Party 1 – Saturday 23 September
Welcome Party 2 – Sunday 24 September
Welcome Party 3 – Monday 25 September
Laughter Lounge – Tuesday 26 September
U-Neon Party – Friday 29 September
Fresher’s Ball – Saturday 7 October
The daytime programme, which will include Bunfight and the Fresher’s Fayre, will be announced shortly along with information on how and where to buy tickets and Masterpasses.
More information is available on the Fresher’s Facebook Page.
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This Sept. 21, 2015, file photo, shows the Volkswagen logo on a car for sale at New Century Volkswagen dealership in Glendale, Calif.
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The funeral takes place this morning of a popular triathlete who died after collapsing at a beauty spot.
Francis Hamlett was a member of Trentham Running Club and founded the Niteriders cycling club.
His sudden death shocked both groups after he suffered a cardiac arrest and collapsed while out mountain biking with friends at Apedale Country Park, near Chesterton, on Sunday, November 19. He was later pronounced dead at the Royal Stoke University Hospital.
Now family and friends are preparing to say their final farewells to the 50-year-old Hartshill father-of-four at today's service.
A requiem mass will be held at St Wulstan's Church, in Wolstanton, at 10am, followed by burial at Keele Cemetery.
The bereavement notice states: "Francis was deeply loved and will be sadly missed."
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It's National Pet Month and what better way to celebrate your pet than with a painting that will last forever?
Pinot's Palette joined us to talk about project pet classes being held on June 10th from 2:00PM to 5:00PM at the Westminster and Fort Collins Locations.
The only England fan in a Russian bar full of Colombians turned out to be a Leeds United supporter.
Video footage taken in a bar just 100 metres from the Spartak Stadium in Moscow last night shows a large group of Colombian fans watching the nail-biting penalty shoot-out without any England supporters in sight.
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All that changes when Eric Dier lands the winning penalty - and suddenly an Englishman wearing a vintage Leeds United jacket emerges to celebrate.
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The enthusiastic fan spills his drink before tossing it aside and pumping his fists in the faces of the Colombians.
Leeds United fans from India and New Zealand bond over Pontus Jansson at Sweden v Switzerland match
On the Bulgarian-Turkish border, there is a 5km queue of cargo vehicles at Kapitan Andreevo checkpoint, Chief Directorate Border Police said, quoted by bTV.
At the Bulgarian-Serbian border at Kalotina border checkpoint and on the Bulgarian-Greek border at Kulata border checkpoint, the traffic is intensive by trucks leaving the country.
At Bulgarian-Macedonian and Bulgarian-Romanian borders the traffic is normal at all border checkpoints.
The Oryahovo - Becket ferry operates only during the day due to the low level of the Danube River.
Al-Dein — A delegation from the African Union concerned with the resolution of the disputes between state has arrived the capital of East Darfur state, and was received at the airport by the state's Health Minister, Maj. Gen. Doctor Hashim Sulieman al-Waghee.
The AU delegation's visit aims to investigating the accidents occurred in earlier times in the area of Ayshiryia in Yassin locality in East Darfur state by the Darforian armed mvements that had moved from Toumsaha area in Southern Sudan and used the area as pathway.
The AU delegation held a joint meeting at the state's government secretariat with the state's security committee during which it has reviewed sufficient information for all the movements of the armed groups, the way it had entered to the state, and from where it had received equipment.
Exiled Journalist Continues To Fight For Women's Rights In Iran Masih Alinejad discusses her campaign against a law requiring that Iranian women and girls to cover their heads and necks with a hijab. Her new memoir is The Wind in My Hair.
By Richard Lardner
WASHINGTON — A senior Republican senator is condemning criticism of President Donald Trump’s national security adviser as “smear tactics” levelled by the same people who he says sparked the violence in Charlottesville, Virginia.
In a statement Monday, Sen. John McCain of Arizona says the personal attacks against Army Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster carried out by “the so-called ‘alt-right’ are disgraceful.”
Conservative groups and a website formerly run by Trump adviser Steve Bannon have targeted McMaster as insufficiently supportive of Israel and insufficiently tough toward Iran.
McCain, chairman of the Armed Services Committee, calls the alt-right a “fringe movement” that has resorted “to impugning the character of a good man and outstanding soldier who has served honourably in uniform and sacrificed more for our country than any of his detractors ever have.”
AUSTIN, Texas — University of Texas officials are inviting companies to submit proposals to build and operate an on-campus basketball facility to replace the 40-year old Frank Erwin Center.
School officials want a public-private partnership with minimal financial investment from the school. The arena would also be available for concerts and other public events.
The Erwin Center will eventually be demolished to make room for the expanding campus medical school. School officials said they want bids from companies with experience working with universities and building facilities that cost $350 million to $450 million at a minimum.
The announcement did not say how many seats school officials want it to have. The Erwin Center holds close to 16,500 for basketball.
Holiday travelers face a rainy journey this weekend, though the approaching storm should clear out by New Year's Day after dumping a few inches of fresh snow at the ski resorts, forecasters say. “Friday is going to be a rain event, mostly.
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PARIS, May 30 (Reuters) - Australian Open champion Caroline Wozniacki was done with hanging around on Wednesday as she walloped Georgina Garcia Perez 6-1 6-0 in double quick time on Wednesday to reach the French Open third round.
With the first three matches scheduled on Court Philippe Chatrier on day four of the claycout major all going the distance - and lasting a combined eight hours 46 minutes - Wozniacki did not even make it into the arena till shortly before 7pm local time.
Fifty one minutes later the Danish second seed was offering Spain's Garcia Perez a consolation handshake after she secured a round three meeting with the winner of the all-French tussle between Alize Cornet and Pauline Parmentier. (Reporting by Pritha Sarkar, editing by Ed Osmond)
Tony Pino, Ball Chairman, Russel Baker, NDI Executive Director and Chris Youngblood, Board Chair for LifeQuest, joined New Mexico Living to invite us to the annual Governor’s Ball.
The New Mexico Governor’s Ball raises money for charities in New Mexico helping our community, two of those charities are NDI and LifeQuest. This year NDI is serving 10,000 children across the state. The program in Albuquerque has expanded to 26 public elementary schools and over 800 children attend programs at the renovated Hiland Theater. LifeQuest is a Christian non-profit that works with kids in the Juvenile Justice System throughout New Mexico. They currently have over 60 staff and volunteers serving in eight different juvenile facilities in Albuquerque, Las Cruces, and Eagle Nest.
The Governor’s Ball will be held at the Isleta Resort and Casino on April 29th. Tickets can be purchased online and you can get more information on their Facebook.
Brought to you by: New Mexico Living, segment paid by New Mexico Governor’s Ball
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 4' game
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Louisiana Lottery's "Pick 4" game were:
7-0-8-6
(seven, zero, eight, six)
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Michael Jackson’s daughter Paris Jackson has been granted a temporary restraining order against a man she says has been stalking her.
The order granted Tuesday in a Los Angeles court says 23-year-old Nicholas Stevens must stay away from Jackson at least until July 24.
The 20-year-old Jackson says in court documents that she and a bandmate were leaving her recording studio June 13 when Stevens, who she does not know, appeared and said he’d waited for her last week for 15 hours.
Jackson says Stevens refused to leave, said he was “stalking her,” mentioned a shotgun and said “by midnight it will all be over.”
Then July 1, Stevens tweeted at Jackson that he was her “soulmate.”
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As football fans up and down the country enjoy England's penalty shootout win over Colombia, Premier League clubs remain focused on preparing for the new season.
Champions Manchester City are close to strengthening their squad with the £60million signing of Riyad Mahrez from Leicester, while Manchester United will listen to offers for Daley Blind and Matteo Darmian.
Sportsmail brings you all the latest transfer news from the Premier League, the EFL and around Europe.
Water testing results from 2016 have been released for the city of Lompoc, and the city has again met all drinking water health standards set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the state of California. The 2016 Water Quality Report is available in brochures at Lompoc City Hall, Lompoc Aquatic Center, Lompoc Public Library, Dick DeWees Community and Senior Center, Lompoc Water Treatment Plant, and on the city website www1.cityoflompoc.com/departments/utilities/2016ccr.pdf.
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DUBAI, March 20 (Reuters) - Saudi Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, the chairman of Kingdom Holding who spent nearly three months in detention in the kingdom's anti-corruption campaign, told Bloomberg TV that he had made an agreement with the government for his release.
In the interview, aired on Tuesday, Prince Alwaleed declined to disclose the details of his "confirmed understanding" with the government but said it was easy to verify that he still held a 95 percent stake in his global investment firm.
The process with the government was ongoing, said the prince, who was released in late January. (Reporting by Katie Paul Editing by Paul Tait)
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Guillermo del Toro’s fantasy movie “The Shape of Water” led the nominations for the 2018 Golden Globes on Monday, landing seven nods, including best drama film.
Press freedom movie “The Post,” World War Two tale “Dunkirk,” small-town drama “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri” and coming-of-age gay romance “Call Me By Your Name” were also nominated in the best drama film category.
Winners will be announced on Jan. 7 at the 75th Golden Globes live televised ceremony.
Officials with the Coast Guard say the FBI is investigating a report of a dirty bomb on a ship at the Wando Terminal Wednesday night.
According to emergency officials, no radiation has been found at this time.
A dirty bomb is composed of conventional explosives and radioactive material.
Witnesses say the terminal was evacuated, and authorities were seen taping off a ship.
The Coast Guard and the Charleston County Sheriff's Office have responded to the incident.
According to witnesses, Hazmat and EMS crews are also on scene.
Workers say they have been sent home, and were told to leave the terminal around 9 p.m.
Boaters say they were escorted off the water due to the situation.
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A 66-year-old man has been found guilty of sexually abusing children in his care 40 years ago at a hostel in Perth.
Martin James Cooper was on trial in the WA District Court for four weeks charged with 43 offences against nine boys and girls, eight of whom were wards of the state, at Warminda Hostel between 1978 and 1983.
The jury deliberated for almost five days before convicting him on Wednesday of 30 counts and acquitting him of 13 others.
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Cooper's lawyer asked for his client to be released on bail until his sentencing hearing on Friday next week, saying he had physical health problems and also early onset dementia.
But prosecutors opposed bail, saying it was not appropriate for someone convicted of such serious offences including rape.
Judge Mark Herron rejected the request.
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You cannot miss The Burton Cummings Band, featuring the former lead singer of The Guess Who, at The Northern Lights Theater inside Potawatomi Hotel & Casino in downtown Milwaukee.
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) – Florida Gov. Rick Scott wants to put a constitutional amendment on the ballot that would make it harder for state legislators to raise taxes or fees.
The Republican governor will announce his proposal Monday. Scott, who is considering running for the U.S. Senate, wants the measure to go before voters in 2018.
If passed by 60 percent of voters, state legislators could not pass any future taxes or fees without a supermajority vote.
Scott has not yet exactly outlined what would be covered by the proposal or how large a supermajority would be needed.
Several other states, including California, have similar restrictions.
Scott wants the Florida Legislature to place the amendment on the ballot. But the governor said he may also ask the Constitution Revision Commission to consider the proposal.
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TAMPA, Fla. (AP) – A Florida man has been sentenced to six years and five months in prison for accidentally shooting a gun while taking a selfie in a strip club restroom.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Tampa announced 34-year-old Rorn Sorn’s sentencing Monday. The Asian Pride Gang member pleaded guilty in April to possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.
Court documents say Sorn was at Club Lust in St. Petersburg in December when his gun discharged. The bullet went through the mirror and into the adjacent women’s restroom. No injuries were reported.
A security guard approached Sorn as he was leaving, and Sorn reportedly told the guard that it was an accident and that he “was just trying to take a selfie.” Police responded, and officers found a handgun, ammunition and drugs on Sorn.
Sorn has prior felony convictions for burglary and attempted first-degree murder.
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April 6 Pakistan test captain Misbah-ul-Haq will quit international cricket after the three-test series in West Indies starting later this month, the 42-year-old announced on Thursday.
Misbah has played 72 test matches so far and is Pakistan's most successful test captain who led the team to the top rankings for the first time in 2016. (Reporting by Amlan Chakraborty in New Delhi; editing by Sudipto Ganguly)
Ten Arrested As 2017 Begins
Ten people were arrested as islanders celebrated the beginning of 2017.
Eight were held overnight on New Year’s Eve, on suspicion of various public order offences.
Two further people were detained in the early hours of New Year’s Day.
None of those arrested remain in custody.
They will appear before Jersey’s Magistrates Court this week.
ERIE, Pa. (AP) — State police in Pennsylvania’s northwestern corner say it’s hard to pinpoint a reason for a large spike in homicide cases this year.
The Erie Times-News reports that the state police troop covering Erie, Crawford, Warren and Venango counties has investigated 15 homicides in 2017. Its previous high was eight.
Lt. Wayne Kline says some cases have involved drugs but the increase can’t be attributed to a single cause, such as rising opioid use. He noted other cases involved domestic violence, robbery or financial issues.
Among the most taxing cases for the troop this year was a fatal shooting at an outdoor party in June. As many as 200 people attended the party, and multiple investigators were assigned solely to identify them and get them in for interviews.
Your cross-body purse called and said you guys are officially over—which means it’s time to get a fanny pack. That’s right, the retro fanny pack is BACK. Now, we know that some designers are trying to disguise fanny packs by giving them fancy names like belt bags, bum bags, and waist belts—but yep, they’re still fanny packs. They just got a seriously chic update.
Instead of the doofy nylon ones you associate with tourists or dads, we’re now seeing leather, embellishments, and various types of straps so you can wear it multiple ways—and much, much more. Whether you’re fully embracing your inner 90’s kid or still hesitate to kiss your cross-body goodbye, ahead we culled a handful of our favorite street style looks, plus 15 brand-new bags that your waist will be begging to wear.
So strap on, and take a look at these killer fanny packs for fall.
April 24 Australian shares are expected to trade sideways on Monday, with investors skittish ahead of an announcement regarding "major" tax reforms by President Donald Trump on Wednesday. "We'll be having a big announcement on Wednesday having to do with tax reform. The process has begun long ago but the reform will begin on Wednesday," Trump said at the U.S. Treasury Department. The local share price index futures stood fast at 5838 points, a 16.1-point discount to the underlying S&P/ASX 200 index close. The benchmark rose 0.6 percent on Friday. New Zealand's benchmark S&P/NZX 50 index rose 0.06 percent in early trade. For a summary of overnight action across global markets, double click on For a digest of the day's business stories in Australian newspapers, double click on (Reporting by Ambar Warrick in Bengaluru)
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BAE signs massive deal with Qatar
BAE Systems and the Government of the State of Qatar have entered into a contract, valued at approximately GBP 5 billion, for the supply of Typhoon aircraft to the Qatar Emiri Air Force along with a bespoke support and training package.
Under the contract BAE will provide 24 Typhon aircrafts to Qatar with deliveries expected to commence in late 2022. BAE Systems is the prime contractor for both the provision of the aircraft and the agreed arrangements for the in-service support and initial training.
"We are delighted to begin a new chapter in the development of a long-term relationship with the State of Qatar and the Qatar Armed Forces, and we look forward to working alongside our customer as they continue to develop their military capability," Charles Woodburn, BAE Systems Chief Executive said i a press release.
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Stringent rules did pull down the HSC results this year and the competition at the highest level is reduced marginally this time. For the nth time girls outshine boys in the CBSE examination and the girls have once again proved that they are second to none with stupendous show. As in the past the girls take over boys in education and it is a good sign. In all HSC results brought joy to many despite the fact that the rule change for internal evaluation by colleges did give a leeway but that mattered much in the end. All streams may see CBSE and ISC students ruling the roost in the merit list. It is notable that students in Mumbai failed to make it to the topper’s list. State’s Education Ministry should go into the details and find out the reasons for the slump in results and why there fewer students in the distinction as well first class list.
Anandambal Subbu
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How The Job Of The U.S. President Has Changed Over Decades NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with contributing editor to The Atlantic, John Dickerson, about his new piece "The Hardest Job in the World," that looks at the job of the country's president.
Kenneth E. Brangenberg, 90, of Kampsville, died Saturday, March 17, 2018, at home, surrounded by family.
Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Thursday, March 22, at Gress, Kallal, and Schaaf Funeral Home in Hardin. Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Friday, March 23, at St. Anselm’s Church in Kampsville. Burial will follow at Silver Creek Cemetery in Kampsville with full military rites.
CBSE paper leak case: Principal of Mother Khazani Convent School arrested by #Delhi police in connection with the matter. Three people had already been arrested by the police.
BANGKOK (AP) — A van and a pickup collided and caught fire on a highway in eastern Thailand on Monday afternoon, killing 25 people, authorities said.
The public transit van lost control and crossed the grass median, colliding with the pickup truck going in the opposite direction Monday afternoon, according to Thai Road Accident Data for Road Safety Culture, which compiles electronic insurance reports.
Twenty-five people were killed and two survived the crash, said police Col. Dusadee Kunchorn Na Ayutthaya, superintendent of the Ban Bung district police station in Chonburi province.
“An accident like this shouldn’t happen but it did,” Dusadee said. Both drivers were killed. Police were not yet able to interview the survivors but were investigating to determine what caused the crash.
Thailand has one of the highest traffic fatality rates in the world.
The German economy grew by less than expected in the second quarter as net trade dampened an overall expansion which was driven by strong household spending and rising state expenditure, the Federal Statistics Office said on Tuesday.
Seasonally and calendar adjusted gross domestic product (GDP) in Europe's biggest economy rose by 0.6 percent on the quarter, the data showed. This was slightly weaker than the consensus forecast of 0.7 percent in a Reuters poll.
But the growth rate for the first quarter was revised up to 0.7 percent on the quarter from 0.6 percent.
Unadjusted data showed the economy grew by 0.8 percent on the year in the second quarter. This compared with a consensus forecast of 1.9 percent. Adjusted for calendar affects, the yearly growth rate was 2.1 percent in the April-June period.
Armenia denied asylum status to 41 individuals in 2016.
Data from Armenia’s National Statistical Service provides the following breakdown by country.
Iraq – 16 refusals
Iran – 13
Syria, Ukraine, Afghanistan, Turkey – 2 apiece
Benin – 1
Those with no citizenship -3
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA -- James Alex Fields Jr., the 20-year-old man from Maumee, Ohio accused of driving his car into a crowd of protesters at a white supremacists rally was denied bond Monday by Judge Robert Downer.
Fields appeared via video conferencing in a black and white uniform where he was charged with with second-degree murder and other counts.
Feilds said he did not have the money to hire his own attorney, but a public defender could not be assigned to Fields because a relative of someone in the Public Defender's office was injured in Saturday's protest.
Downer then appointed local attorney Charles Weber to defend Fields.
Fields is accused of driving his Dodge Charger into a crown of anti-white supremacists, injuring more than a dozen people and killing 33-year-old Heather Heyer of Charlottesville.
Fields did not speak during his court appearance other than to answer Downer's questions. Fields will next appear in court on Aug. 25 for a hearing.
3 children killed in Port Arthur apartment fire
PORT ARTHUR, Texas (AP) — Three children who were rushed to a hospital for treatment after being rescued from a fire at an apartment complex in Port Arthur have died.
Officials told KFDM News that firefighters responded to the blaze on Poole Avenue just after midnight on Wednesday. They found the children and transported them to Southeast Texas Medical Center. The children did not survive.
The mother of the children had reportedly taken one of her other children to the hospital when the fire occurred.
A statement from the city of Port Arthur says the cause of the fire is under investigation.
SARASOTA- A man has been arrested in connection with an April hit-and-run crash that left a pedestrian with serious injuries.
According to the Sarasota Police Department 27 year old Devon Watts of was driving a white Chevrolet pickup near Pineapple Avenue and First Street at about 2 a.m. April 11th when he struck Ryan Wear.
Wear was hospitalized with serious injuries and is still recovering.
Watts was identified following an investigation and charged with failing to stop at a crash involving serious bodily injury,
He was released from the Sarasota County jail on bail.
Robert Lee Luksic, 78, of Saint Gabriel, Louisiana, passed away on December 29, 2016, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
A graveside service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 3, 2017, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange, Texas. Officiating will be Pastor Joseph Howlett, of Grace Lutheran Church.
Born in Joliet, Illinois, on September 15, 1938, he was the son of Ignatuis and Freida Luksic. Robert was a veteran of the United States Air Force and will be greatly missed.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and his brothers, Carl and Ryland Luksic.
He is survived by his loving wife, Donna Luksic; daughter, Heidi Luksic Hyder and husband Chris, of Orange; grandson, Chase Comeaux and wife Amber; granddaughter, Baylie Comeaux; and great-grandchildren, Lela and Lilly Comeaux.
Serving as pallbearers will be Chase Comeaux, Ryen Llewellyn, Chris Hyder, Danny Wells, and Baylie Comeaux.
TOKYO (Reuters) – North Korea’s growing missile arsenal might be the most obvious and immediate military threat facing Japan, but defense planners in Tokyo are focused on a much larger and more challenging foe as they prepare for the years ahead.
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TORONTO, April 10 Canada's main stock index fell on Monday as financial and gold mining shares lost ground, offsetting gains for the energy group as oil prices rose.
The Toronto Stock Exchange's S&P/TSX composite index was down 8.23 points, or 0.05 percent, at 15,658.90, shortly after the open. Five of the index's 10 main groups were lower. (Reporting by Fergal Smith; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is taking applications for grants supporting tree plantings and other activities that boost urban and community forest growth.
Officials say up to $90,000 in federal funds is available for projects around the state. Applicants can seek up to $20,000, depending on the project type.
All grants require a one-to-one match of funds. They can be cash contributions or services.
Local governments, nonprofit organizations, schools and tribal governments are eligible to apply.
In addition to planting trees, grants can be used for urban forest management, planning and training. Arbor Day celebrations and materials also can be funded.
Applications must be postmarked by Sept. 22.
Funded projects must take place on land that’s owned by or accessible to the public.
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PUSLINCH — A Cambridge man is facing a drunk driving charge after police say he fell asleep at a traffic light.
On Friday, March 16, officers were called to the intersection of Wellington Road 34 and Highway 6 in Puslinch Township in response to a drunk driving complaint.
Wellington County OPP officers and Guelph-Wellington paramedics attended the call and woke the man who was found passed out over the steering wheel, police said.
The suspect was taken to an OPP operations centre but refused to provide a breath sample, officers said.
Bulgaria news Novinite.com (Sofia News Agency - www.sofianewsagency.com) is unique with being a real time news provider in English that informs its readers about the latest Bulgarian news. The editorial staff also publishes a daily online newspaper "Sofia Morning News." Novinite.com (Sofia News Agency - www.sofianewsagency.com) and Sofia Morning News publish the latest economic, political and cultural news that take place in Bulgaria. Foreign media analysis on Bulgaria and World News in Brief are also part of the web site and the online newspaper. News Bulgaria
CHICAGO — Grain futures were mixed Friday in early trading on the Chicago Board of Trade.
Wheat for Dec. delivery was up 2 cents at $4.4260 a bushel; Dec corn gained 1 cent 3.5040 a bushel; December oats gained 1.60 cents at $2.49 a bushel while Nov. soybeans was unchanged at $9.6820 a bushel.
Beef higher and pork was lower on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.
October live cattle was up .40 cent at $1.1055 a pound; October feeder cattle was up .63 cent at $1.5420 a pound; October lean hogs was unchanged at $.6093 a pound.
JACKSON, Wyo. — Some parents in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, are upset that "shooting at (President Donald) Trump" was offered as a possible answer on a multiple-choice, online English test.
The Jackson Hole News & Guide reported Friday (http://bit.ly/2ku7SgM) that the Jackson Hole High School quiz has since been taken down.
Teton County School District officials apologized and say they take threats of any kind seriously.
The quiz involved George Orwell's 1945 novel "Animal Farm" and asked why a character in the book orders that a gun be fired.
Parent Jim McCollum says he was surprised when his son, a junior, came home and showed him a screenshot of the quiz.
McCollum says the potential answer on Trump was completely out of line.
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Randy ‘Buck’ Janssen, 63, of Nora Springs, passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2017, at the Rockwell Community Nursing Home. Private family services will be held at a later date. Retz Funeral Home, Greene has been entrusted with arrangements. www.retzfh.com
SCHREIBER, Ont. — Provincial police say two employees of a northwestern Ontario school board are facing fraud-related charges.
OPP say they were contacted Feb. 13 by the Superior North Catholic District School Board about an alleged fraud by two staff members.
They say a 57-year-old woman and a 55-year-old man, both of Terrace Bay, Ont., are charged with fraud over $5,000 and breach of trust.
Both accused are scheduled to appear in court in Schreiber, Ont., on July 12.
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A marijuana grower in southern Oregon was beaten and robbed last month in the first reported instance of violent crime at a state-licensed cannabis production operation. The Oregonian/OregonLive reported last week that 56-year-old James Bowman was hospitalized for several days after the Dec. 16 attack in the rural community of Wimer.
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Homicide investigation opened in shooting of man in Macon
MACON, Ga. (AP) — Authorities say a Macon man has died after being shot in his home.
WMAZ-TV quotes Macon-Bibb Deputy Coroner Lonnie Miley as saying 45-year-old Larry Harden suffered multiple gunshot wounds and died early Tuesday at a hospital.
Bibb County Sheriff's Sgt. Clay Williams says a homicide investigation has been opened. But authorities have not released any further details about the shooting or whether there is any suspect in the case.
Williams says Harden's girlfriend found him with gunshots wounds and drove him to the hospital.
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Information from: WMAZ-TV, http://www.wmaz.com/
It's said that youth is wasted on the young, but when it comes to these beautiful ladies, that saying couldn't be more untrue. Join Wonderwall.com as we take a look at the most gorgeous young women under the age of 23 who are slaying the runway as their modeling careers bloom... starting with fashion model and actress Kaia Gerber. It's hard to believe that this stunning beauty (whose lookalike mom happens to be Cindy Crawford -- one of the world's first supermodels) is killing it on screen and in print and she's not even old enough to drive. Kaia celebrates her 16th birthday on Sept. 3, 2017, but it's clear that for her, age is nothing but a number. She's signed to the prestigious IMG Models agency and has appeared in Vogue, Teen Vogue and Love Magazine while posing pretty for brands like Marc Jacobs and Hudson Jeans. Keep reading to see who else belongs on this exclusive list...
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BERLIN — German authorities say they have raided the apartments of four Islamic clerics suspected of spying on opponents of the Turkish government.
The federal prosecutors' office said the Wednesday morning raids in the states of North Rhine-Westphalia and Rheinland-Palatinate were carried out to collect evidence; no arrests were made. The unidentified targets are suspected of spying on supporters of U.S.-based cleric Fethullah Gulen, who is accused by the Turkish government of orchestrating a July 15 coup.
Prosecutors say the four men were affiliated with the DITIB, the union of Turkish-Islamic cultural organizations in Germany, but refused to give further details.
The meeting focused on ways of bolstering cooperation in areas of politics, economy, investment and culture, with the Kazakh Minister emphasising the distinguished friendship ties between the President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan and President Nursultan Nazarbayev of Kazakhstan.
She expressed her country's appreciation of the effective UAE participation in the ASTANA EXPO-2017, during which the UAE booth, she affirmed, was among the best participating pavilions.
Dr. Al Jaber underlined the importance of advancing bilateral relations across all domains to the higher good of both nations.
If the government does not come up with a better explanation within 90 days, he said, the administration's order to rescind DACA will be vacated and the Department of Homeland Security "must accept and process new as well as renewal DACA applications."
Julie Bishop is adamant Australia will not be pulling out of the Paris Agreement, despite Tony Abbott’s calls for the country to do so. The Foreign Minister says the climate deal was a commitment, and has dismissed claims by the former Prime Minister that the targets set by the agreement were merely ‘aspirational’ when the deal was signed in 2015. Ms Bishop told Sky News that in order for Australia to be seen as a reliable and trusted global partner that plays by the rules, international agreements must be adhered to. Image: Kym Smith / News Corp Australia
Jericho has three ideas on how WWE wrestler can improve their promos
1.) Work with “Mean” Gene Okerlund since he can lead anybody through an interview.
2.) Send wrestlers out for the three minutes between Main Event and Raw to practice promos in front of a live crowd.
3.) Connect with the fans. Whether they love you or hate you, so long as they connect with you, you’ll always have a job.
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Local lawmakers and leaders are reacting following the violence in Charlottesville, Virginia over the weekend including the Reverend Jesse Jackson.
He said President Donald Trump's rhetoric is the root cause of incidents like this while here in Memphis.
While in town, Rev. Jackson will be checking in on the progress of the Collins Chapel project and the state of minority contracts in the Mid-South.
The Civil Rights leader sat down with WREG's Markova Reed and the local leader of the Rainbow Push Coalition Monday morning.
GRANBY >> Police say an 88-year-old man has died in a tractor accident while working on his property.
Granby, Connecticut police say Gilbert Hale had turned off and dismounted the small tractor when it rolled, striking him.
Hale was pronounced dead at the scene.
The accident happened at about 7:30 p.m. Sunday.
Fadi Fawaz has confirmed he did NOT send the upsetting George Michael posts
Fadi has now closed his social media account altogether over the posts, which alarmed fans when they were posted yesterday.
It’s now been over a week since the iconic popstar tragically passed away, before being found in his bed by Fadi on Christmas Day.
"I am shocked with what's going on with the Twitter thing. My Twitter account has been hacked and closed,” he told the Mirror.
"It's a bit scary to be honest. I did not send those tweets. I woke up at 11.30am to the news. I am not going to worry about these things."
Students in a high school auto repair program have returned a rebuilt Cleveland police cruiser destroyed during the celebration of the Cleveland Cavaliers' NBA championship in June 2016.
WJW-TV reports city officials listed the cruiser as a total loss after over-exuberant fans jumped on the roof of the cruiser, broke its windows and caused extensive damage. A teacher at Max Hayes High School approached the city about allowing students to rebuild it.
Students recently gave back the cruiser, which will be returned to service. Cleveland's commissioner for vehicle maintenance says the students' work saved the city around $10,000 and called the rebuild "fantastic." The city had planned to scrap the cruiser for parts.
Max Hayes senior Percy Bouldin says the project provided motivation for him to go to school.
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Scotland have an away game v Wales to start and finish away to Italy
Scotland Six Nations Fixtures 2018
The 2018 Six Nations fixtures have been unveiled giving rugby supporters the chance to get super excited about the tournament.
Scotland are quietly confident about having a good 2018 championship, and much lies on their first game away to Wales.
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After playing Wales in the first round Scotland has home games to France and then England in round 2 and 3.
The then finish with away trips to Ireland and then Italy in the final round of matches. Scotland will be hoping that the final game with Italy will not be a final for who takes home the wooden spoon.
The Scotland team has been announced for the first game v Wales, check it out at the Scotland Six Nations Squad page.
Scotland Six Nations Fixtures 2018
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Water damaged building plans that were stored in the Saratoga Department of Public Works carpentry shop are dried at the Saratoga Music Hall on Monday, Feb. 13, 2017, at Town Hall in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. The city records were damaged during a recent fire at the carpentry shop on Van Rensselaer Place.
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BIG RAPIDS — The Crossroads Charter Academy girls soccer team notched its first win of the season with a 1-0 shutout win Wednesday at home over Mason County […]
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April 12 Chuang's Consortium International Ltd
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Nick Robertson, who plays Simon, and director Greg Berlanti said there wasn't a dry eye when Robertson shot this scene with Jennifer Garner.
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With opposition MPs calling on her to resign, Esther McVey apologised to Parliament for comments about Universal Credit.
The work and pensions secretary admitted to "inadvertently misleading" the House of Commons after a critical report from the National Audit Office.
(BRUSSELS)— U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis has told NATO allies that they must start increasing defense spending by year-end or the Trump administration will "moderate its commitment" to them.
That's according to a text of his remarks to the alliance's 27 other defense ministers — who are meeting in Brussels.
He's not detailing how the U.S. might lessen its commitment if NATO members fall short.
Mattis is echoing a demand made repeatedly by President Donald Trump.
The Pentagon chief says NATO must adopt a plan this year that sets milestone dates for governments to meet a military funding goal of 2 percent of gross domestic product.
Woman pleads guilty in pregnant neighbor's death
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FARGO, N.D.- A North Dakota woman has pleaded guilty in the killing of a pregnant neighbor so she and her boyfriend could keep the baby.
Thirty-eight-year-old Brooke Crews could face life in prison after pleading guilty Monday to conspiracy to commit kidnapping and murder, and lying to law officers in the death of 22-year-old Savanna Greywind, of Fargo.
Crews' attorney said she wanted to take responsibility for her actions, but Crews didn't offer details on how Greywind was killed. Authorities haven't said either.
Greywind was eight months pregnant when she disappeared in August. Kayakers found her body wrapped in plastic in a river. The baby was found alive in the apartment Crews shared with her 32-year-old boyfriend, William Hoehn. He's scheduled for trial in March.
Cass County prosecutor Birch Burdick didn't comment on Crews' plea.
Captain Dave is confused when he walks into training with a bunch of young people.
The Employee Benefit Research Institute has been conducting surveys of employees' attitudes toward high deductibles for about a decade. Those kinds of health plans are still less popular than traditional kinds of health plans, like PPOs and HMOs -- but the margin isn't as lopsided as it was a decade ago. [...]
Fronstin says the differences could be due to the "80-20" rule -- 20 percent of people account for 80 percent of health care spending. If they're in that group, they're spending the whole deductible, and are understandably upset. If not, the deductible may not matter as much because they're not using it.
It's the moment we've all been waiting for!
The purple carpet for Avengers: Infinity War film premiere was on Monday night, and Hollywood's hottest celebs were in attendance to celebrate the film. Everyone from Robert Downey Jr. to Chris Pratt was on the carpet to support the newest film in the Marvel franchise.
E! News' Zuri Hall caught up with Chris on the carpet and he spilled about what his son Jack Pratt thinks of his role in the film. "For some reason he doesn't like me as much," Chris joked. "Maybe he's just cool!" What other celebs made an appearance during the evening?
In what could be termed as potentially good news for smartphone buyers in the new year, the ZTE Axon 7 Mini released as recently as in September 2016 has now received a massive discount of $100. The mid-range smartphone is also available for purchase online at reduced prices.
Now, ZTE Axon 7 Mini can be purchased online at known e-tailers Newegg and BestBuy for $199. Do remember that the original price of the Axon 7 Mini before the latest price discount was $299. Also, at this juncture, it is worth noting that the ZTE Axon 7 Mini variant that has received the massive $100 price cut is the 32GB LTE edition.
Both BestBuy, as well as Newegg, are claiming to ship the ZTE Axon 7 Mini for free across the United States. For the uninitiated, ZTE Axon 7 Mini offers the below key technical specifications:
Malawi Parliament raise child age definition from 14 to 18 years: Illegal to marry a girl before 18
Members of parliament from across the political divide in parliament on Tuesday threw behind their differences and unanimously agreed to raise the …
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A police car with an officer inside accidentally got hooked to a stolen flatbed truck and was dragged along the New York State Thruway Monday morning.
The Suffern Police Department said the debacle started when officers in East Rutherford, New Jersey, spotted a stolen flatbed truck out of Hackensack.
They tried to stop the truck but it fled on Route 17 with police in hot pursuit.
As the truck neared the New York State Thruway in Suffern, one of the East Rutherford police cars "inadvertently" became hooked onto the rear of the flatbed with the police officer inside, Suffern Police said.
The truck chase continued on the Thruway until the flatbed was stopped on Route 59 near the Suffern border.
Police said the driver of the flatbed was arrested and no one was injured.
CNN's Anderson Cooper says Trump's campaign promise to "get the best people" for his administration is not panning out well.
× Muslim woman running for Raleigh city council has campaign sign vandalized with racial slur
RALEIGH, N.C. — A racial slur, a swastika sign, and the word “Trump” were spray painted on a sign for a 26-year-old Muslim woman running for the Raleigh City Council.
WTVD reported that Zainab Baloch is one of the seven candidates running for two at-large seats on Raleigh’s council.
“The vulgar language that was used was very traumatizing; it was hurtful,” she said. “(I was) very disheartened at the hateful rhetoric that was on our camping sign. I will say that when I filed for City Council, I was very well aware that I was putting myself out in the limelight and I could be the target of some hateful attacks.”
Baloch said some of her fellow candidates have reached out and offered support.
“It is so important to have diverse voices in government that are representing all people,” she added.
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PanARMENIAN.Net - The mysterious assassinations of jihadist leaders in northern Syria continued on Monday, December 11 in Aleppo countryside after another commander of Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham was killed in the Jabal Al-Hoss region, Al-Masdar says.
According to opposition activists on social media, the commander of Jaysh Al-Ousama (HTS offshoot), Abu Amara Al-Hossi, was assassinated this morning when his vehicle was targeted by IED (improvised explosive device) in Jabal Al-Hoss.
Before his assassination on Monday morning, Al-Hossi appeared in a video last week that showed him and his fighters brutally executing a Syrian Arab Army (SAA) soldier in southern Aleppo.
No group has claimed responsibility for this latest assassination.
PORTLAND, Ore. — Faced with a backlog of applications for recreational marijuana licenses, the Oregon Liquor Control Commission says it will set aside any applications received after June 15 until the pileup is cleared.
The commission says it has issued almost 1,900 recreational marijuana licenses since April 2016 as well as almost 29,000 marijuana worker permits.
The agency says the pace of application submissions has not eased, causing the review process to lengthen.
To power through the backlog, the agency says it will temporarily shift employees to focus on renewals and applications that have already been submitted.
Executive director Steve Marks says the temporary suspension of new licenses will help the agency fulfil its regulatory duties and provide timely responses to businesses in the industry.
The Oregon Legislature is expected to look at the issue next year.
England and Leicester will be hoping for better news on Manu Tuilagi after a knee injury ruled the rugby union star out of the national team's training camp.
Tuilagi, playing only his sixth game following a two-month lay-off because of a groin issue, limped out of Leicester's 16-12 Aviva Premiership defeat to Saracens on Sunday and will be assessed today.
Rather than wait for the diagnosis, England opted to replace the 25-year-old with Bath wing Semesa Rokoduguni for the 33-man two-day training camp in Brighton next week.
Bihar Chief Minister and Janata Dal (United) president Nitish Kumar on Monday gave some food for thought to his ally BJP, saying he will not compromise with corruption nor side with divisive politics of any party.
Addressing the media in his party office, Kumar first chose to distance himself when asked about BJP leaders' statement on alleged anti-national sloganeering in Araria and beheading of a person in Darbhanga.
However, when asked about the statement of NDA ally and LJP leader Ram Vilas Paswan, who said that bypoll losses were a matter of concern and every section of society needed to be taken along by the NDA, Kumar said, "He is not a small leader. I support what he said. He met me last night and we discussed on many issues. We should respect his views."
He elaborated upon various minority welfare schemes initiated by his government and claimed no one has done so much as he has done for the minorities.
– This Fallout video from tonight’s WWE SmackDown features James Ellsworth and Carmella after Ellsworth was able to avoid a match with WWE Intercontinental Champion Dean Ambrose. Carmella believes Ellsworth would’ve won and says Ambrose is scared of Ellsworth, but she still won’t give him a Valentine’s Day hug.
– New SmackDown Women’s Champion Naomi announced on tonight’s SmackDown that she suffered an injury during her win over Alexa Bliss at the Elimination Chamber pay-per-view on Sunday. She did not provide any details on the injury but it sounds like it’s minor. Naomi did note that she didn’t even notice the injury until she returned to her room later that night. It sounds like her status is still up in the air as they did an angle to set up the Bliss vs. Naomi rematch for next week but the match wasn’t confirmed.
– Below is new video of Finn Balor doing rehab at Champion Sports Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama:
The 12-year-old boy from Kaiapoi who was reported as missing has been found safe and well this afternoon.
Police would like to thank everyone who reported possible sightings or expressed concern and support for his family.
12-year-old boy Khanye Harimate had not been seen since Monday afternoon, he has now been reunited with his family.
TROLLED: Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been mocked ahead of England vs Sweden World Cup quarterfinal
The former Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain striker retired from the national team in 2016, after scoring 62 goals in 116 appearances.
Many Swedes feared how the national team would do without their talisman player at this tournament, after building the side around the lanky striker for the past decade.
But Sweden topped their group beating Mexico and South Korea, before edging past Switzerland 1-0 to set up a World Cup quarter-final clash with England.
Yesterday Zlatan posted a picture of a Sweden flag draped over a bannister on Instagram, with the caption: "We are ready".
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Tyler the Creator has revealed the 2017 lineup for his annual Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival. The two-day festival goes down October 28th and 29th at Exposition Park in Los Angeles, California.
The impressive lineup is headlined by Lana Del Rey, Solange, ASAP Rocky, Kid Cudi, and Tyler himself.
Other notable acts include Migos, Earl Sweatshirt, Justice, Vince Staples, 2 Chainz, Mac Miller, Kelis, Kamaiyah, Lil Yachty, Kelela, Willow and Jaden Smith, Denzel Curry, FIDLAR, Trash Talk, Syd, and more.
General admission and VIP passes go on sale Thursday, August 17th at 12:00 p.m. PST. Click here for more information.
Tina Paneri and Teri Gray of the Coldwell Banker Gray Group are pleased to offer a low-maintenance lifestyle in the luxury custom built home at 6120 Rock Dove Circle. Rich finishes throughout provide a wonderful setting for entertaining.
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BUCHAREST, June 14 (Reuters) - Romania's ruling leftist Social Democrats (PSD) are ready to form a new coalition government with its junior ally ALDE to replace outgoing Prime Minister Sorin Grindeanu, PSD leader Liviu Dragnea said on Wednesday.
"This hasn't been an easy task (to withdraw support for Grindeanu)," Dragnea told reporters. "Maybe this is a premiere in politics - that a party has the courage to X-ray its own six-month cabinet and take the right decision." (Reporting by Radu Marinas; editing by Mark Heinrich)
Scuba diving instructor and finalist in Miss Scuba United Kingdom Charley Williams has taken part in a three km walk through Chichester city center in scuba diving equipment.
The walk, which took place on September 16, raised money for four charities including Project Aware, Deptherapy, the motor neurone disease association and Shark Guardian.
Charley, who is from Arundel, said: “It was a brilliant day with a lot of attention and a great way to spread awareness. Scuba diving and marine conservationor environmental issues are not much talked about or promoted in the UK and I believe this event was a fun way to bring attention to some important worldwide issues and maybe even encourage more people to try diving.”
Swan Lake at the Kentucky Center
This full-scale production, set to the music of Pyotr Tchaikovsky and based on Russian folklore and German legend, follows a heroic young prince as he works to free the beautiful swan maiden from an evil spell.
The first visit to the United States of America, the legendary National Ballet Theatre of Odessa, with 55 of the most talented and brightest ballet stars, will bring this romantic tale of true love to glorious life.
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NAIROBI: Kenya's Court of Appeal on Wednesday ordered the release of officials of the national doctors' union to continue negotiations with the government over a strike that has paralysed the public health sector.
The officials were ordered to serve a one-month jail term on Monday after a lower court found them guilty of contempt of court in relation to the strike which started in December.
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A driver is in custody after a van crashed into a car during a police pursuit.
The Transit Connect van - which was on cloned plates- collided with another vehicle on Prince of Wales Lane, in Yardley Wood, around 1.30am on Thursday.
The van driver suffered a fractured ankle but despite his injury still attempted to flee the scene. He was eventually caught and is now in custody. The driver of the other car suffered a broken thumb.
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Traffic WMP tweeted a photograph showing extensive damage to the bonnet and engine of the van.
They tweeted: “We’ve had a pursuit with this cloned Transit Connect van in Yardley Wood. The driver crashed into another car & fractured his ankle but still ran and was arrested after we chased him over gardens. "
The account added: “Thankfully the driver of the other car only suffered a broken thumb.”
The Campbell County School District is "dealing with a little more pain than the rest of the state" with finances, but there is a bit of a silver lining in the cloud hanging over the county, officials said. Earlier estimates of what the school district could lose as a result of the Legislature's approval of the omnibus bill to cut K-12 funding were about $1 million off, Business Manager Don Dihle said.
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Scratching puffy eyes and grumbling about the cold, Hal Monkman emerges from a dew-soaked sleeping bag on the bank of the Nelson River in Northern Manitoba. He shoves his hands deep in the pockets of his puffy down jacket and gazes at the thundering cascade of Bladder Falls. After a long look he turns to Ben Marr, who sits clasping a steeping pot of tea.
“It’s still there,” Monkman says.
Joel Kowalski, the mastermind of this unprecedented whitewater mission, answers quietly from his perch on a mossy knoll.
“It wasn’t a dream,” a says.
All three go silent again, drinking in the spectacle they would soon come to call the Dream Wave. None of them had anywhere else to be.
Roy Jones Jr. is not the type to pacify his passions for anybody. And, when it comes to boxing and Hip-Hop, he's still all in.
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Hart chose Notre Dame over offers from Boston College, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan State, North Carolina, Virginia Tech, West Virginia and several others.
Hart unofficially visited South Bend over the weekend of June 2 and silently committed to the Irish coaching staff during that visit,
Olney (Md.) Good Counsel three-star wide receiver Cam Hart announced via Twitter Wednesday that he has verbally committed to Notre Dame.
Notre Dame has added the 16th commitment to its 2019 recruiting class.
Hart did not hold an offer from Notre Dame coming into the visit, but received one from the coaching staff while on campus.
Rivals ranks Hart as the No.. 58 receiver in the class of 2019 and the No. 12 overall player in the state of Maryland.
With Hart's commitment, Notre Dame has 12 overall commitments in the class of 2019, with Hart being the first receiver and the first offensive player not along the offensive line.
Following the commitment, Notre Dame jumped from No.7 to No. 4 in the Rivals team rankings.
Lin-Manuel Miranda has a star filled cast for his new music video titled "Almost Like Praying for Puerto Rico."
The song has features from Jennifer Lopez, Camila Cabello, Gloria Estafan, Luis Fonsi, Rubén Blades, Marc Anthony, Fat Joe, Joell Ortiz and Dessa. The song even has features by actors John Leguizamo and Gina Rodriguez in the studio shot video.
According to the Nikkei Asian Review, the Nikkei India Manufacturing PMI dropped to 49.6 in December from November's 52.3, contracting for the first time in 12 months.
Nikkei, in a statement said, "PMI data for December indicated that the rupee demonetization took a toll on manufacturing performance."
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Caryl Lawson of The Wishbone Tribute Band sings in the underground at Railyard Brewing Co. in downtown Montgomery on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017, in a special concert on Valentine's Day, Shannon Heupel/Advertiser
Ah, more Trump Derangement Syndrome. Gee, Rosie, just exactly what do you intend to do to prevent him from taking the oath?
OIL companies will cut prices of gasoline and kerosene this week, but will retain the price of diesel.
Flying V and Seaoil said they would reduce the prices of gasoline and kerosene by 25 centavos per liter and 15 centavos per liter, respectively, effective at 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday.
Eastern Petroleum, Phoenix Petroleum, PTT Philippines, and Pilipinas Shell said they would lower the price of gasoline by 25 centavos per liter, effective at 6 a.m.
Pilipinas Shell will decrease the price of kerosene by 15 centavos per liter, also effective at 6 a.m. on Tuesday. JORDEENE SHEEX LAGARE
Assad has branded President Donald Trump an “animal” as he hit back at the US leader
Trump used the language to describe the Syrian President after his alleged involvement in a toxic gas attack last month.
In a tweet the US leader condemned a "mindless chemical attack” in Syria that killed women and children, called Syrian President an "animal'' and delivered a rare personal criticism of Russian President Vladimir Putin for supporting the Damascus government.
Explaining how he felt about Trump’s insult, Assad claimed he was not moved by Trump’s words, before then retaliating by returning the insult.
Russian broadcaster RT asked Assad if he also had a nickname for Trump, to which the Syrian president answered: “This is not my language, so, I cannot use similar language.
ASUNCION, April 17 (Reuters) - Paraguay's President Horacio Cartes said on Monday he would not be a candidate in Paraguay's 2018 election regardless of whether or not Congress passes an amendment to allow second terms.
In a letter directed to the Archbishop of Asuncion shared on Twitter, Cartes said he was inspired by Pope Francis's call for peace and dialogue. Protesters set fire to Congress On March 31 after the Senate secretly voted in favor of the amendment. The lower house has not yet voted on the proposal.
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SAN FRANCISCO — Mike Moustakas hit his 18th home run leading off the second inning, Jorge Bonifacio and Lorenzo Cain followed with back-to-back shots in the third and the Kansas City Royals beat the San Francisco Giants 7-2 on Wednesday to complete a two-game sweep.
Bonifacio finished with two hits and three RBIs, Whit Merrifield added three hits and three runs while Alcides Escobar singled three times to help Jason Hammel end an eight-game winless stretch on the road that dated to 2016.
Hammel (3-6) allowed one run over 6 2/3 innings to beat the Giants for the first time in 12 starts. The right-hander gave up eight hits, struck out four and walked one.
Moustakas, one of Kansas City's top hitters over the past two weeks, stayed hot with his home run off former Royals pitcher Johnny Cueto (5-6) that landed in the waters of McCovey Cove. It was the fifth homer in 12 games for Moustakas, who is already just four shy of his career-high.
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Three men were killed and another severely injured when their car crashed into a power pole in Samut Prakan’s Bang Plee district early on Friday.
Police said the accident happened at 3am on the road behind Wat Nam Daeng in Tambon Bang Plee Yai.
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Ohio to appeal ruling that affects Planned Parenthood funds
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio's Republican attorney general says a court ruling blocking a state law that diverts public money from Planned Parenthood will be appealed to the full federal appeals court in Cincinnati.
Planned Parenthood says the law violates the organization's constitutional rights by denying it public funds "in retaliation for" providing abortions. A three-judge panel of the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals sided with Planned Parenthood last week.
Attorney General Mike DeWine announced Monday that he'll appeal to the full court. DeWine says the state isn't required "to use its funding discretion under these programs to support abortion providers."
The law targeted the more than $1.4 million Planned Parenthood gets through Ohio's health department. Those mostly federal dollars support initiatives that provide HIV tests, cancer screenings and other prevention services.
Eleven doctors at Johns Hopkins Medical Center performed a 14-hour penis, scrotum and partial abdomen transplant surgery on an Afghanistan war veteran who was injured by a roadside bomb.
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A man has been arrested after a police chase through Gateshead on Easter Monday.
The chase, which involved at least five police cars and a helicopter, began on the Felling Bypass and ended once police surrounded the silver car on Durham Road, at the junction of Kells Lane shortly after midday.
A man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of motoring offences and he remains in police custody.
A spokesman for Northumbria Police said: “It started at 12.30pm on the Felling Bypass and the car was stopped on Kells Lane.
“One adult male has been arrested on suspicion of motoring offences.”
A new Windows 10 update will borrow tricks from the Xbox One to run games better
The tech giant appears to be working on a brand new feature which will improve gaming through a fresh Windows 10 update.
A new file discovered in a leaked version of a preview update yet to be launched appears to confirm this, although there has been nothing concrete from Microsoft yet.
A new "gamemode.dll" has been uncovered by dataminers, one of which gave more details on Twitter.
“14997 has a new dll "gamemode.dll", so it looks like Game Mode is a thing,” @h0x0d tweeted.
“Looks like Windows will adjust its resource allocation logic (for CPU/Gfx etc.) to prioritize the "Game" when running in "Game Mode".
“Hydra is the 3-in-1 OS of Xbox One. no idea what dashboard.”
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Anna Camp and Patrick Warburton are also joining the cast of the Sarah Hyland-fronted rom-com.
The Sarah Hyland-fronted rom-com The Wedding Year has set an ensemble cast that includes Wanda Sykes, Jenna Dewan and Pitch Perfect star Anna Camp.
Legally Blonde director Robert Luketic will helm the feature, which centers on a marriage-resistant Los Angeles photographer (Hyland) who is invited to 15 weddings in the same year with her new ready-to-settle-down boyfriend, played by Dear White People actor Tyler James Williams.
Keith David and Patrick Warburton are also set to star, along with Tom Connolly, Grace Helbig and Fred Grandy.
The Wedding Year, written by Don Diego, is currently filming in Los Angeles. Lakeshore’s Gary Lucchesi, Marc Reid and Mark Korshak will produce, with Hyland executive producing.
NASA astronauts Steven Smith and John Grunsfeld perform a spacewalk during a December 1999 mission of the space shuttle Discovery to service the Hubble Space Telescope.
Hubble flew into orbit on April 24, 1990, aboard Discovery. The first major optical telescope to be placed in space, Hubble has circled Earth more than 163,500 times and traveled even farther than the distance from Earth to Pluto.
Here's a small sampling of some of the dazzling images captured by Hubble that have changed the way we view the universe.
It was right around Thanksgiving - nearly 45 years ago - and Bridgman was sleeping overnight on his mom's living room couch. "In the middle of the night, she walked into the room and said, 'Richard, I'm dying'," recalls Bridgman, who tried to reassure his mom that she'd be OK.
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NEW YORK — Blake Francis scored 15 points, AJ Sumbry had 10 points and 11 rebounds and Wagner cruised to a 79-61 victory over St. Francis (Brooklyn) on Saturday for its sixth straight win.
Wagner (17-6, 10-2) has a two-game lead over Mount St. Mary’s atop the Northeast Conference standings. St. Francis (10-14, 7-5) has lost two of its last three games.
JoJo Cooper added 14 points for the Seahawks, which outrebounded St. Francis 46-34. Romone Saunders had 12 points and Devin Liggeons chipped in 10.
Chauncey Hawkins scored 18 points to lead the Terriers. Glenn Sanabria added 12 points and Rasheem Dunn had 10.
Wagner had a double-digit lead midway through the first half and built a 33-22 halftime advantage. The Seahawks opened the second half with a 14-6 surge for a 21-point lead with 13 minutes left. Liggeons scored five points, and Cooper made a 3-pointer to cap the stretch.
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Dubai developer Emaar Properties has posted 2.8 billion dirhams ($772 million) in net profits for the first half of 2017 and laid out plans to spin off its domestic real estate business.
Emaar Properties, which trades on the Dubai stock exchange, said Monday it plans to list up to 30 per cent of its real estate business in the United Arab Emirates, with the funds primarily being distributed as dividends to existing shareholders. The company's retail business, Emaar Malls, already publicly trades.
The developer says revenue reached 7.8 billion dirhams ($2.1 billion), an increase of 8 per cent over the same period in 2016, while profits were up 15 per cent.
Emaar is behind projects like the world's tallest skyscraper, the Burj Khalifa, and is active in Egypt, Turkey and India.
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London High School senior Taylea Achtermann signed a commitment letter Thursday, Feb. 1, to play college volleyball for Marietta College. Joining her in a signing ceremony at the high school were sitting: Angie Hamilton (mother), Taylea Achtermann and Dee Lippke; standing: Rick Achtermann (father).
London High School senior Taylea Achtermann signed a commitment letter Thursday, Feb. 1, to play college volleyball for Marietta College. Joining her in a signing ceremony at the high school were sitting: Angie Hamilton (mother), Taylea Achtermann and Dee Lippke; standing: Rick Achtermann (father). http://www.madison-press.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/2018/02/web1_20180201_150206.jpg London High School senior Taylea Achtermann signed a commitment letter Thursday, Feb. 1, to play college volleyball for Marietta College. Joining her in a signing ceremony at the high school were sitting: Angie Hamilton (mother), Taylea Achtermann and Dee Lippke; standing: Rick Achtermann (father).
KARACHI: Police on Saturday arrested the brother of a minor boy who had been raped and murdered in the city.
The body of the minor was recovered near Stadium Road on Thursday.
According to the post-mortem report, the minor had been sodomized before being killed. The Civil Hospital medico-legal officer (MLO) Dr Shahid said that the minor had been strangled to death after the sexual assault.
Police said the suspect who is the elder brother of the victim is a drug addict and committed the crime after an argument with the father.
Earlier, a case had been registered at the New Town Police Station and included charges of murder and kidnapping.
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Eastern Catholic leader recalls 70th anniversary of deportation of Ukrainians
June 14, 2017
The head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church has recalled the 70th anniversary of Operation Vistula, in which the Communist governments of Poland and the Soviet Union forcibly deported over 140,000 Ukrainians from their homes in Poland.
“Seventy years ago, a mortal danger loomed over our Church in postwar Poland,” said Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk. “The anniversary of the criminal deportation must serve us the opportunity to heal the memory, so that knowing the truth, through the power and acts of God’s Spirit, we become freer and stronger.”
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MILAN — Inter Milan's winless streak in Serie A will stretch beyond two months after drawing with visiting Crotone 1-1 on Saturday.
Following Eder's early opener for Inter, Andrea Barberis equalized for Crotone on the hour mark.
Inter hasn't won in the league since Dec. 3, when it moved to the top of the table.
With six draws and two losses since then, Inter has dropped to fourth, one point behind Lazio, which hosts Genoa on Monday.
Midvaal - A man, believed to be in his late thirties, survived being struck by lightning in Midvaal on Friday afternoon.
ER24 spokesperson Werner Vermaak said the man was rushed to the Midvaal fire station at around 16:00 on Friday by bystanders.
"They explained to firefighters and ER24 paramedics that he was struck by lightning while sitting under a tree," he said.
Vermaak said the paramedics found that the man barely showed signs of life and proceeded to resuscitate him on scene.
"A short while later his vital signs returned and he was placed on life support," he said.
Vermaak said the paramedics then rushed him to Sebokeng Hospital for further medical care.
He advised that people seek proper shelter during thunderstorms, and avoid trees, large metal objects or open fields.
A man, believed to be in his late thirties, had to be resuscitated this afternoon when he was struck by lightning in Midvaal.https://t.co/5UtxGxtCuIpic.twitter.com/zzbs4YTFzj — ER24 EMS (Pty) Ltd. (@ER24EMS) February 2, 2018
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FROM DOUBT TO BELIEF — Hosted by Dean Cain, “Masters of Illusion” features amazing magic performed by cutting-edge illusionists, escape artists and performers displaying skills ranging from perplexing interactive mind magic to hilarious comedy routines — all in front of a studio audience. Magicians featured in this episode include Xavier Mortimer, Scott Pepper, Chris Randall, Joshua Jay, Murray SawChuck, Billy Kidd and Greg Gleason (#410). Original airdate: Friday, August 18, 2017 @ 8pm
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Tamil character artiste Shanmuga Sundaram passed away on Tuesday, August 15.
He had started his career as a junior artiste and made his acting debut in Ratha Thilagam way back in 1963. The actor had acted in over 45 Tamil movies.
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Heavy snow seen at the compound of the kever of Rav Nachman in Uman, Sunday. (Chadashot24)
Thousands of Breslover Chassidim are to travel to spend Shabbos Chanukah in Uman, Ukraine, near the kever of the Rebbe Reb Nachman of Breslov, zy”a.
Although the largest annual nesiah to Uman to the kever of Reb Nachman is for Rosh Hashanah, Shabbos Chanukah — despite being in the middle of the winter — also attracts a large crowd. The other big nesiah is for Shavuos.
Security at the kever and the nearby area was to be increased this year, after recent violence in the vicinity.
Heavy snow fell on Sunday, the first of the season, causing minor injuries. Local Hatzolah are on call for any incident, chas v’shalom. They tended to several people who fell on Sunday.
Swinomish tribe sues drug companies over opioid crisis
SWINOMISH INDIAN TRIBAL COMMUNITY, Wash. (AP) — The Swinomish Indian Tribal Community has joined the ranks of governmental organizations filing lawsuits against pharmaceutical companies over the opioid crisis.
The Skagit Valley Herald reports the lawsuit filed Monday in U.S. District Court in Seattle names Purdue Pharma, Endo Pharmaceuticals and Janssen Pharmaceuticals, a division of Johnson & Johnson.
The suit claims the opioid epidemic has had a dramatic impact not only in Skagit County — which has a higher overdose death rate than that of the state — but specifically on the tribe itself.
The lawsuit says that according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the rate of Native Americans and Alaska Natives dying of opioid overdoses increased four-fold between 1999 and 2013.
The drug companies have disputed the allegations.
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PARIS Feb 14 The French government, which holds a stake of over 13 percent in PSA Group, supports the Peugeot carmaker's plan to acquire German rival Opel from General Motors Co but will watch out for the implications for French jobs, an economy ministry source said on Tuesday.
"The government supports the management in its desire to reach critical mass (and) will give special attention to the impact in terms of jobs and the industrial impact of these initiatives," the source told Reuters.
(Reporting by Gilles Guillaume; Editing by Leigh Thomas)
A bank in Friona is demanding more than half a million dollars be returned to it.
On June 28, InterBank filed a lawsuit in Parmer county claiming Boeing Employees Credit Union and a Washington state company called Adventag took money from a Kendrick Oil Company account using altered or fake checks.
The suit claims InterBank replaced Kendrick's money, but the credit union and Adventag refused to pay the bank back.
On Friday, August 11, the case was moved from a state court in Parmer County to a federal court in Amarillo.
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Barcelona chief Robert Fernandez confirmed the Catalan giants want to snap up the Everton winger.
Deulofeu is currently on loan at AC Milan, where he has caught the eye with a series of impressive displays.
Barcelona are examining their options ahead of the summer with the club in need of reinforcements.
However, Spanish outlet Diario Gol claims Messi is unhappy with Barcelona's attempts to bring Deulofeu back to the Nou Camp.
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Social media giant Facebook is deploying a digital forensics firm to look into how a consultancy linked to the campaign of US President Donald Trump managed to access the private data of more than 50 millions users.
Winnipeg police have yet to arrest a suspect who they say threw a "large piece of concrete" at a bus driver last month.
He refused to pay, arguing with the driver before getting off the bus downtown. The driver later observed the same man waiting at a bus stop at Ellice Avenue and Simcoe Street. The driver pulled over to let passengers on and off the bus when the man threw the concrete at the driver.
SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Actor Anthony Anderson will host the second annual NBA Awards.
The show honouring the league’s top performers will air June 25 on TNT from Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California. The league MVP, defensive player of the year, rookie of the year and lifetime achievement awards will be handed out, among others.
Anderson, the star of ABC’s “black-ish,” is an NBA fan who frequently attends games in Los Angeles. He has previously hosted the NCAAP Image Awards and BET Awards.
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A formerly derelict building at 401 Richmond, bought for $1.5 million, was turned into an envied place for about 30 cultural groups and is now worth about $50 million, and people are complaining.
How about if they go with success: sell that place, buy and fix up a much larger derelict building, making a home for 100 or even 300 cultural groups. Think about all those who could also benefit but who aren’t currently.
And then when that place becomes worth 30 times as much . . .
Tragedy has again struck Nigerian football after former Enugu Rangers star, Henry Obiekwu slumped and died while playing a friendly game in on Monday.
Former Super Eagles defender Kingsley Obiekwu aka ‘Shagari’ confirmed the passing away of his younger brother Henry.
Eye witnesses said right fullback Henry asked to be replaced during the friendly match with his youth team Samba FC at the UNEC Stadium in Enugu Monday morning after he complained of severe chest pain.
He later slumped and was rushed to several hospitals before he was confirmed dead at the Eastern Nigeria Medical Centre in Enugu. FC Taraba was Henry’s last club.
There’s a low temperature warning in place across the country – and road users are being urged to take extreme care. Caution is being urged across the North West this morning, with many untreated surfaces in a treacherous condition.
It started yesterday morning and will continue until 10am today.
Overnight lows of minus 8 were recorded in some parts with snow heaviest in east Connacht, Leinster and Ulster.
Met Eireann meteorologist Liz Gavin says it should improve slightly later today……..
SAGINAW, Mich. (AP)  Shoes, not flowers.
The final wish of a Michigan man was fulfilled Monday when dozens of children's shoes were donated at his funeral in Saginaw.
Dennis Wright of Perry died of cancer at age 61. He had asked mourners to skip flowers and instead give something that could make a difference in someone's life. As a result, the floor at Snow Funeral Home was filled with boxes of new shoes. They will be donated to families that need them.
Bryan Wright tells TV station WNEM that his father wore shoes until they had holes when he was growing up in Saginaw. He says Dennis Wright was "always excited" when he could finally get a new pair.
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The elder Wright retired from General Motors after 39 years.
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Information from: WNEM-TV, http://www.wnem.com
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi State freshman guard Nick Weatherspoon has been arrested and charged with driving under the influence over the weekend.
Online arrest records for the Oktibbeha County Sheriff’s Office show that Weatherspoon was arrested early Sunday on suspicion of DUI and that he also ran a red light. No other details were immediately provided.
Mississippi State coach Ben Howland released a statement through the school saying he’s “aware of the situation, and I’ve talked to Nick and his family. This is a matter we will handle internally, and at this time I have no further comment.”
The 6-foot-2 Weatherspoon is expected to have a significant impact on the court this season. He’s the brother of Mississippi State junior guard Quinndary Weatherspoon, who led the team with 16.5 points per game last season.
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CHINA-BASED precision manufacturer Shanghai Turbo has uploaded a video of events which took place when the company was under "siege" - including a violent stand-off at its factory in China.
This comes amid a tussle over management changes at the mainboard-listed company
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Jennifer Franklin Winfree, a former Watertown teacher and current District 17 Republican Executive Committee committeewoman, was selected recently as statesman of the year for the Sixth Congressional District at the Tennessee Republican Party Statesmen’s Dinner. Winfree, a Wilson County native, currently lives in DeKalb County. Winfree (left) is pictured with Congresswoman Diane Black.
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Carlotta checks her sister about Cotton's safety after she is seen hanging outside with their cousin.
Wednesday will see sunny spells for many and it will be very warm again, although patchy low cloud is likely to persist along some North Sea coasts.
It will be cloudier in the south with a few showers, possibly thundery in the afternoon.
It will be cloudiest in the far southwest with a little patchy rain or drizzle which will slowly clear.
There is a risk of a thundery shower over upland Scotland too during the afternoon.
It will be a touch cooler than previous days with a high of 27 Celsius (81F) the top temperature.
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In occupied Kashmir, complete shutdown was observed in Shopian and Pulwama districts for ninth consecutive day, today, against the killing of civilians by Indian troops in the district.
All shops and business establishments remained closed while traffic was off the road. The puppet authorities imposed restrictions in Shopian and Srinagar to foil a march towards Shopian town, today. Call for the march was given by the Joint Resistance Leadership comprising Syed Ali Gilani, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Muhammad Yasin Malik to express solidarity with the families of the martyrs. All entry and exit points of Shopian were sealed.
Meanwhile, Indian police arrested Syed Ali Gilani and Mirwaiz Umar Farooq outside their residences in Srinagar, today, after they defied their house detention and tried to march towards Shopian town.
The occupation authorities had placed Hurriyat leaders including Syed Ali Gilani.—KMS
Ever been in a situation where you needed a first responder?Pleasure Pier in Galveston is showing their appreciation to first responders in a big way!This weekend first responders will get a 50 percent discount on all day ride passes for themselves and up to three guests. To get the discount, first responders need to bring proper identification to the pier.The offer starts Friday and runs through Sunday.For more information about this offer, visit the
FILE - In this Dec. 5, 2017 photo, former Alabama Chief Justice and U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore speaks at a campaign rally, in Fairhope Ala. Alabama voters pick between Republican Roy Moore and Democrat Doug Jones on Tuesday. Brynn Anderson, File AP Photo
MILAN/PARIS, March 29 Vivendi is considering proposing its CEO Arnaud de Puyfontaine as Telecom Italia's next chairman, four sources close to the matter said, at a time when the French group's grip over Italian companies is under scrutiny.
The board of Telecom Italia, of which Vivendi is the top shareholder with around 24 percent, comes up for renewal in May. Giuseppe Recchi currently serves as the Italian phone group's chairman, while de Puyfontaine acts as his deputy.
No final decision has been taken yet and Recchi could be confirmed in his post, two of the people said on Wednesday. Any proposal by Vivendi would have to be approved by Telecom Italia's shareholders.
Vivendi and Telecom Italia declined to comment.
(Reporting by Paola Arosio, Stefano Rebaudo and Danilo Masoni in Milan and Mathieu Rosemain in Paris; writing by Agnieszka Flak)
Williams, who is nursing a neck injury, is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Giants, Eric D. Williams of ESPN.com reports.
Though he was a full participant in practices all week, Williams' neck issue was apparently enough of a concern for the Chargers to keep him on their final injury report of the week. Based on his level of involvement this week, it still seems quite likely that Williams will suit up Sunday, but fantasy owners may want to check back on his status prior to the 1:00 p.m. EDT kickoff just to be on the safe side.
DELRAY BEACH, Fla. - "I-95 Moms" give glimpses into their lives up and down I-95. They could be any thing fun, interesting, or a mommy hack. This week's tips include how to save a couple of bucks on gifts for children and where to pick strawberries with your family.
Marianna Frances of Port St. Lucie suggests you can save a ton of money on birthday cards by using the supplies around your house. She says you'll actually end up making a more meaningful card.
Rachel Leigh of Boynton Beach likes to go to "The Girls Strawberry U-Pick" in Delray Beach with her family. There she says you can pick strawberries, feed birds and get some tasty ice cream.
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COSBY (WATE) – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is investigating the circumstances surrounding an officer involved shooting Sunday night.
According to the TBI, the incident occurred on Middle Creek Road around 7:30 p.m. Agents said a Cocke County deputy responded to reports of a man with outstanding warrants walking along Middle Creek Road.
When the man saw the deputy, TBI said he ran into a wooded area. At some point during foot chase, agents said the suspect confronted the deputy with a weapon which resulted in the deputy firing shots that struck the man.
The suspect was taken to the Newport Medical Center where he later died. According to Cocke County Sheriff Armando Fontes, the officer involved is fine.
No identities have been released. The statement did not include the names of the deputy or the man.
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Pregnant Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt are enjoying every last minute of just the two of them!
The former Hill stars are vacationing in Hawaii before they give birth to their first baby in October.
Montag and Pratt posed for the cameras while taking a dip in the pool.
The mother-to-be showed off her growing baby bump in a black bikini.
The couple, who have been married for eight years, have both admitted to being overjoyed at their upcoming addition to the family.
“Heidi has wanted to be a mom since the day I met her,” Pratt told Us Weekly. “She has planned for and thought about this.”
QUEENS, N.Y. — “The Crown Jewel of Queens” returns for the 2018 season with exciting kid-friendly rides: The Woodhaven Express Choo-Choo Train and Frog Hopper. NYC’s only historic Designated Landmark carousel, The Forest Park Carousel, will begin its 115th year of rides. In addition, the Forest Park Carousel Amusement Village offers classic games and the Carousel Cafe featuring tasty snacks and drinks.
“The 2018 season could not arrive any sooner”, says Daeshawn Grimes, Operations Manager. “We are very excited to share our off-season work with all our Guests. Last year we introduced the Frog Hopper ride and have a grand surprise in store for returning and new visitors which will debut early Summer.”
Tickets start at $3.50 per ride or game, and can be purchased individually or in bulk at discounted rates: $10 for 3 tickets, and $30 for 10 tickets.
Faculty of Management students at the University's Calgary campus at Bow Valley College now have access to the latest in hands-on training technology with the opening of the Calgary Campus Centre for Financial Market Research and Teaching
A Laredo police unit is shown outside a home in the 3000 block of Robert Frost on Friday afternoon. Authorities said they executed a search warrant at the home in connection with an illegal gambling investigation. The property is owned by Joel Lopez, head coach of the Alexander High School football team.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a news conference with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara, Turkey, Monday. (Reuters/Umit Bektas)
Russian President Vladimir Putin has criticized the U.S. recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, warning that it could destabilize the region and derail the Middle East peace process.
Speaking Monday after a hectic day that took him from a Russian base in Syria to Cairo and Ankara, Putin said the U.S. move “doesn’t help the Mideast settlement and, just the other way round, destabilizes the already difficult situation in the region.”
The Russian leader added that it may “finish prospects for the Palestinian-Israeli peace process.”
He added that Moscow believes that the status of Jerusalem should be settled through talks between the Palestinians and Israel in line with United Nations resolutions.
The Palestinians claim east Jerusalem as the capital of their future state.
A man was cited this weekend after jumping on the windshield of a moving car.
Lincoln Police say it happened early Saturday morning near 70th and Hwy 2. They say a car was making a U-turn, when 19-year-old Brandon McPherrin jumped on the windshield, breaking it.
Police say McPherrin was high on acid when it happened. He was injured and taken to the hospital.
Holtby will be the road starter against the Islanders on Monday, Isabelle Khurshudyan of the Washington Post reports.
Holtby has been his usually stellar self, as he has 16 wins in 22 games with a 2.57 GAA and a .921 save percentage. The Islanders rank second in goals per game, which is a concern, but they are also third worst in goals allowed per contest, so Holtby still has a good chance of picking up a win with some help from his offense.
Thornburg Investment Management Inc. held its position in shares of Las Vegas Sands Corp. during the fourth quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The firm owned 3,012,371 shares of the casino operator's stock at the end of the fourth quarter.
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A search for a man missing for 10 days in central Queensland has been expanded, with a rescue helicopter assisting police.
Thomas Paynter, 63, was last seen at a camp site near Agnes Water, south of Gladstone, on May 21, with family members reporting him missing on Monday.
Police had been conducting ground searches of the local area since then, however the search was stepped up on Thursday with the RACQ Rescue Helicopter scouring the area from the air.
There are concerns for Mr Paynter's welfare as he suffers from a medical condition.
He's believed to be travelling in a blue Toyota Prado, with Queensland registration 296 XOL.
Search teams have been scouring more than 500 square kilometres between Agnes Water and Bundaberg.
Authorities are due to continue the search on Friday.
SEATTLE — Ichiro Suzuki received a rousing ovation Monday for his first at-bat in Safeco Field as a member of the 3,000-hit club.
The Japanese star spent his first 11 1/2 American seasons with Seattle, getting 2,533 hits before heading to the New York Yankees and Miami Marlins.
He batted ninth for Miami on Monday in his first appearance at Safeco since June 12, 2014, when he was with the Yankees.
With the Mariners leading 3-0, Suzuki grounded out to second to end the third inning.
The 43-year-old got his 3,000th career hit last season, and the Mariners had a pregame video tribute for him on the scoreboard, followed by an introduction at home plate with several former Seattle teammates. Suzuki also had 1,278 hits in nine seasons in Japan.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The Alabama House of Representatives has voted to block state funds to colleges and universities that declare themselves so-called sanctuary campuses for immigrants in the country illegally.
House members voted 72-28 Tuesday for the bill to authorize the attorney general to block state funds to colleges that do not follow state and federal immigration law.
Rep. Phil Williams, the bill’s sponsor, acknowledged no Alabama college has announced intent to flout immigration laws but argued that one might in the future.
Democrats questioned the need for the bill and argued the state had more pressing problems. Montgomery Rep. John Knight called it a “political agenda.”
Sanctuary campus is a loosely defined term embraced by students who want to protect undocumented immigrants on campus from deportation.
The bill now moves to the Alabama Senate.
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Performer Jennifer Lopez has announced the dates that she’ll be in Las Vegas for the final shows of her concert series.
KSNV-TV reports that Lopez will be at The AXIS at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino for her final performances June 13 through Sept. 29, 2018.
The residency is sold out on a regular basis with more than $60 million in ticket revenue and has been seen by more than 300,000 guests since January 2016.
Lopez says performing her residency, “JENNIFER LOPEZ: ALL I HAVE,” has been an incredible and rewarding experience.
Tickets will go on sale to the general public Friday, Dec. 15.
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Information from: KSNV-TV, http://www.mynews3.com/index.php
Watching your ex move on with someone else is not easy, you might even wonder if you are forever destined to be forever dead inside, but you know what fills the void of love and good times? Jumping out of a plane.
Abelena are very much officially a thing and decided Coachella was the time to really broadcast their relationship which is all good and fine but you know what it's not? Edgy. You know what is edgy? Skydiving, which is exactly what Bella Hadid, ex girlfriend of The Weeknd and very beautiful person, was in the United Arab Emirates doing yesterday.
Watch her do it right here.
In her Nike Cortez no less, what a time.
AFC Leopards Captain Bernard Mang’oli has hinted at a trick they will use to beat Gor Mahia on Sunday.
Mang’oli has been part of the 'Mashemeji' derby for a number of occasions and he is not worried ahead of the 83rd edition which will be played at Nyayo Stadium.
Due to high expectations from fans in the encounter, he knows a stratagem which his club can use to overcome the ‘stable’ Gor Mahia.
"This is a match which usually comes with a lot of pressure especially for players who have never featured in it. However, the team which will settle in the game first will win."
The Leopards head to the match while at position six, four places behind rivals Gor Mahia on the league table. Posta Rangers have stretched their lead gap to five points after beating Sofapaka.
An actress best known for playing a young Superman’s friend has been granted bail while fighting charges that she helped recruit women into a cult-like group.
A federal judge in Brooklyn agreed Tuesday to release Allison Mack on $5 million bond and place her under home detention in California. She’ll be living with her parents.
She has pleaded not guilty to sex trafficking.
Prosecutors say she worked as a slave “master” and recruited women to a group led by a man who sold himself as a self-improvement guru to the stars.
Mack starred in The CW network’s “Smallville,” a show about the early life of Superman that ended in 2011.
Prosecutors say she helped recruit sex slaves for leader Keith Raniere and his group called NXIVM (NEHK’-see-uhm).
Raniere also denies wrongdoing.
Fewer drunk driving arrests in KC for St. Patrick's Day
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Seventeen people are facing drunk-driving charges in Kansas City after a saturation effort on St. Patrick's Day, but that's fewer than last year.
The Kansas City Star reports that Kansas City police and the Jackson County Sheriff's office on Saturday and early Sunday used multiple saturation patrols and targeted areas known for drunk-driving related crashes and arrests.
Authorities say 58 vehicles were stopped and police issued 65 citations in addition to the 17 driving under the influence arrests.
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Information from: The Kansas City Star, http://www.kcstar.com
Mike Sanderson, left, and Dillen Sanderson, right, fired at a pickup truck that crashed into their front yard, police say. Doulgas County Sheriff’s Office
PARIS, March 31 French food group Danone said on Friday it had decided to sell its U.S. subsidiary Stonyfield to facilitate the rapid closing of its acquisition of U.S. organic food producer WhiteWave foods Co .
Danone said in a statement the decision to sell Stonyfield, which had a 2016 turnover of around $370 million, stemmed from an agreement in principle it had reached with the anti-trust department of the U.S. Department of Justice.
The WhiteWave acquisition is expected to close "promptly" Danone said, reiterating all its value-creating targets expected from the WhiteWave acquisition.
(Reporting by Dominique Vidalon; Editing by GV De Clercq)
Out actress Cynthia Nixon will challenge incumbent Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo in a primary race this fall. She Tweeted today: I love New York, and today I’m announcing my candidacy for governor. Join us: http://bit.ly/gocynthia
Nixon is a lifelong New Yorker and progressive activist who is running for governor to fight for a better, more equal New York.
She hasn’t been bought and paid for by special interests and won’t be accepting any corporate contributions in this campaign. Instead, her campaign will be powered by the people, her campaign says.
Two Chinese auto makers are examining selling vehicles in Canada, with one of the companies looking at a possible 2020 launch in Canada.
Guangzhou Automobile Group Motor Co. Ltd. will enter the U.S. market in 2019 and “we hope we can enter the Canadian market by the same time,” but it might be 2020 when the company begins selling vehicles in Canada, said Yu Gun, general manager of state-owed Guangzhou Motor.
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Husky occupies a 12,000 square-foot space at NPE2018 and features a range of solutions for the beverage, food, closure, medical, automotive and home, personal and beauty markets.
Husky is in booth W1303 at NPE2018. It occupies a 12,000 square-foot space at the show and features a range of solutions for the beverage, food, closure, medical, automotive and home, personal and beauty markets. Husky features the HyPET 225 system and has bottle designs with new colors, shapes and functionality. Husky also has a multi-layer technology that can enhance package design and unlock packaging opportunities, and it has tooling technologies that can deliver optimized equipment productivity and extended mold life. The company displays valve-gate innovations and original equipment manufacturer spare parts intended to reduce total part costs. Husky subject matter experts present throughout the week at the Bottle Zone Technical Forum.
NPE2018 Exhibitor Husky Injection Molding Systems Ltd. Booth: W1303 View Showroom
Intergalactic death metal band The Beast Of Nod has released their debut album, Vampira: Disciple Of Chaos with an accompanying comic book for fans of sci-fi and vicious metal. To showcase the Boston based group's unique style and musical vision, they've also released a lyric video for the single "Behold! ... But Beware The Celestial Cetaceans!"
Tracklisting:
“A Prison Of Ice”
“The Vanishing Commutator”
“PotRoast The Rhinoman”
“Ripped Off Face II: The Cape Of Faces”
“Behold!...But Beware The Celestical Cetaceans!”
“T.C.T.W.A.D.M.L.C. (The Cybernetic Tiger With A Dorsal-Mounted Laser Cannon)”
“Vampira Infernalis”
“The Phoenix Nebula”
"Behold!...But Beware The Celestical Cetaceans!” lyric video:
Units looking for missing 9-year-old swimmer
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MADISON — A search is under way for a missing young swimmer at Hammonasset Beach State Park on Wednesday.
State EnCon police, Madison police and fire departments, Clinton Fire Department, state police and the U.S. Coast Guard are searching on land and in the water for a missing 9-year-old girl, DEEP spokesman Chris Collibee said.
The girl was last seen in the water off West Beach at the state park, Collibee said. He said there was no further information available as of 5 p.m. Wednesday.
The park reached its full parking capacity at 2:30 p.m. on the Fourth of July.
This story will be updated.
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GUEST: Mindy Grossman, CEO of Weight Watchers, discusses the shift from focusing on losing weight to overall health and wellness, and the launch of their Healthy Kitchen products.
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HAMMOND, La. — Eddy Polanco scored seven of his 19 points in the final minute to help Southeastern Louisiana fight off Central Arkansas’ comeback bid for an 89-84 win on Saturday night.
Mathieu Kamba, who had a career-high 30 points, slammed home a dunk with 1:48 remaining as Central Arkansas closed to 76-75. Joshua Filmore and Polanco responded with back-to-back 3-pointers to push the advantage to 82-77. Polanco, who finished 11 of 11 from the line, then added four consecutive free throws to seal the win.
The Bears roared out to a 43-35 halftime advantage. Southeastern Louisiana opened the second half on a 17-6 run to go ahead 52-49. The Loins took the lead for good, 63-57, when Polanco scored six straight unanswered points.
Jordan Capps led the Lions (14-10, 8-3 Southland Conference) with 26 points. Filmore added 18 and Moses Greenwood chipped in 13. Marlain Veal had 11 assists and four steals.
Kamba also had 10 rebounds for Central Arkansas (12-12, 6-5). Jordan Howard added 25 points.
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On December 22, 2016, Deputy N. Buckler of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office was called to the Bank of America on Commerce Lane, in Prince Frederick, for a disorderly subject.
Police arrived and they made contact with the subject, Jay Fulton, 55, of St. Leonard, who stated he was trying to obtain a bank card to remove his $1.3 trillion from the bank.
There were multiple patrons standing in line at the bank who heard Mr. Fulton repeatedly yelling profane language, refusing to step out of the teller line and referencing Satan. When he was finally coaxed to step outside, he requested to urinate on the sidewalk and this comment gained the attention of a patron walking into the bank. Mr. Fulton was told it was time to leave but would not cooperate. At this time he was placed under arrest for Disorderly Conduct and issued a “no trespass” warning for the Bank of America.
BP Exploration Alaska Inc. on Alaska's frigid North Slope is no longer spraying crude oil after leaks were discovered Friday morning. The well, located in the Greater Prudhoe Bay area, was venting gas, which caused a spray of crude oil to impact the well pad.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Royals activated All-Star catcher Salvador Perez and outfielder Alex Gordon from the disabled list and put them in the lineup for Tuesday night's series opener against the Brewers.
Perez has been out all season after straining a ligament in his left knee while carrying bags up a flight of stairs in his home. He was behind the plate and batting cleanup against Milwaukee.
Gordon tore the labrum in his left hip on April 9. He was in left field and batting seventh.
The Royals also recalled left-hander Eric Stout from Triple-A Omaha to provide bullpen help. They cleared roster space by putting right-hander Justin Grimm on the DL with lower back stiffness and sending catcher Cam Gallagher and outfielder Paulo Orlando to the Storm Chasers.
Starting his speech by greeting the gathering in regional language which is his style, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Saturday, said the government has created an 'Act East Policy' and the Northeast is the heart of it. "The Act East Policy requires increased people to people contact, trade ties and other relations with countries on India's east, particularly ASEAN countries," said PM Modi. PM Modi added that the prosperity of people living in Northeast is a key to country's growth story gathering speed.
CJ says won't let democracy derail
ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan Mian Saqib Nisar on Saturday said he would not let the democracy derail.
Addressing National Judicial Policy Making Committee, he said judiciary was independent.
"Foget about any conspiracy, proection of constitution is our responsibility," said he.
The chief justice also rejected the impression that the judges have paralyzed the federal government.
He said impediments including unfavorable working conditions should not come in the way of judges in dispensation of justice.
The CJ said the judges should serve the masses with passion and honesty.
He said judiciary is an important organ of the state and it has to fulfill its responsibilities.
The Chief Justice said that constitution is the supreme document whilst parliament which frames laws is the supreme institution.
He said, "we are subservient to the laws formulated by the parliament".
A Tulsa man is facing 18 charges related to child pornography.
Tulsa detectives say Jerry Berry took images of children off social media then edited them to show the children doing inappropriate things with him.
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He’s been charged with 11 counts of manufacturing child porn, five counts of distribution of child porn, one count of aggravated possession of child porn and one could of sexual abuse of a child under 12.
Police say Berry was also sharing the child pornography online.
A day after defensive superstar Jadeveon Clowney openly supported his coach, Texans offensive star Deshaun Watson did the same. Watson tweeted his desire for Bill O’Brien to get another season as the Texans coach.
Piggybacking onto a report from NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport where he quoted O’Brien hoping to return, Watson threw his weight behind his O’Brien.
& I want OB with me! 💯 https://t.co/nQvzmfYFmx — Deshaun Watson (@deshaunwatson) December 11, 2017
The Texans have fallen dramatically in 2017, largely due to injuries to many key players. Watson is one of 15 Texans who has started a game now on injured reserve. As a result, three straight 9-7 seasons under O’Brien have faded to 4-9.
This has led to some external speculation about O’Brien being in some jeopardy. With prominent players on both units backing him up, it should quell some of the calls for his job.
A woman was shot as she sat in a vehicle in a McDonald’s drive-through in Palm Springs on Friday afternoon, authorities said.
The woman, who was a passenger in the vehicle, was shot in the torso and is expected to survive, said Teri Barbera, spokeswoman for the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.
The shooting happened about 2:30 p.m. in the 3600 block of South Congress Avenue, Barbera said.
The shooter was likely across the street from the fast-food restaurant when the bullet was fired, she said.
“The driver of the vehicle immediately drove the victim to a local hospital to be treated,” Barbera said. “At this time there is no motive or suspect information known.”
The investigation continues.
Detectives urge anyone who was in the vicinity of the shooting between 2:15 p.m. and 2:45 p.m. to contact Palm Beach County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-458-8477.
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In Ghana currently, a bridal shower has become a trend usually organised by the friends and family of the yet-to-be bride. It is therefore not out of place for the yet-to-be wife of Ghanaian dancehall artist Stonebwoy to also have a bridal shower days to their wedding.
The wedding between Livingstone Etse Satekla and Dr Louisa Ansong will be held on Friday, June 16, 2017. The event is strictly by invitation. Dr Louisa Ansong won multiple academic awards of excellence when she graduated as a dentist from KNUST in 2016. She graduated as the Overall Best Student (Dental Surgery) from the KNUST.
She also won 6 out of the 9 awards during the school’s graduation.Ahead of the wedding, a bridal shower was organised for Dr Louisa Ansong at Allure Spa in the City’s special Rainbow room.
She was first surprised when she got in but subsequently enjoyed herself.
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Join us for Creative District Alive! – an evening of fun and creative action on the Beer Line Extension Trail (North Richards Street to East Capitol Drive) There will be events for everyone including:
Milwaukee craft brewers, food trucks and live music with the band Foreign Goods featuring Jay Anderson.
Happy Hour on the Beerline Trail featuring craft cocktails. Enjoy libations concocted by Riverwest’s Centro Café
Riverworks Inventors Circus – Come watch while teams compete to build Rube Goldberg-inspired contraptions. Possessing engineering skills, an eye for design, and whimsy, teams will display cunning and craft as they go head-to-head to win the first Riverworks Inventors Circus. Enjoy circus-themed entertainment and snacks while you watch.
LAS VEGAS -Australian police are assisting their U.S. counterparts on the investigation into Las Vegas shooter’s girlfriend Marilou Danley.
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation reports that Philippines-born Danley became an Australian citizen after moving to the Gold Coast in Queensland state and marrying a local man. ABC says she lived there for some 10 years until the late 1980s.
Australian Federal Police Commissioner Andrew Colvin said Friday that as an Australian citizen, Danley was entitled to consular assistance.
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Australian police and government officials have not elaborated on Danley’s time or citizenship in Australia.
Colvin says the Australian authorities are “working very closely with our partners in the U.S.”
Australia’s foreign affairs department said Friday it is aware she is “a person of interest” and described her case as “a matter for U.S. law enforcement.”
As state lawmakers enter the final days of the session, they are considering a bill that could reserve hundreds of millions of dollars for flood protection for the Minot area. The money would effectively cover the first four phases of the major flood protection plan, and relocate 60 percent of properties in at-risk areas.
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Feb 1 (Reuters) - Global Partner Acquisition Corp:
* GLOBAL PARTNER ACQUISITION CORP. AND PURPLE INNOVATION, LLC ANNOUNCE DEFINITIVE AGREEMENT WITH COLISEUM CAPITAL MANAGEMENT FOR $65 MILLION OF COMMITTED EQUITY AND DEBT INVESTMENTS
* GLOBAL PARTNER ACQUISITION- AGREEMENT WITH COLISEUM CAPITAL FOR COMBINATION BETWEEN GPAC AND PURPLE TO BUY AGGREGATE OF $40 MILLION OF SHARES OF GPAC
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The Public is Giving Feedback About a Proposed Needle Exchange Program
It will help to prevent the spreading of diseases like Hepatitis C and HIV Aids
FARGO, ND — The public had the chance to let Fargo Cass Public Health know what they think about a proposed needle exchange program.
Some said they were very proud of the direction Fargo is moving in with the program.
The idea was taken from Moorhead’s Good Neighbor Project.
It will help to prevent the spreading of diseases like Hepatitis C and HIV Aids.
If all goes as planned, the center will open in mid–March at 510 5th Street North downtown.
“It happened to be a city building that was available but it was a quieter area near downtown. Easy access and easy for people to find and to get to and not too many other people around to interfere with what they’re doing,” said Dr. John Baird, a Fargo Cass Public Health Officer.
The budget for the needle exchange is estimated at $130,000.
Football fans in Gravesend, England, took their World Cup celebrations to the next level when they helped a passing cyclist crowdsurf on July 4. Gravesend resident Keiran Daly shared a clip of elated fans carrying a cyclist on their shoulders on King Street shortly after England defeated Colombia in a nail-biting Round of 16 penalty shootout, which followed a 1-1 draw. England will face Sweden in the World Cup quarter finals on July 7. Credit: Keiran Daly via Storyful
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A top leader of the Pakistani Taliban, Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), has reportedly been killed in a US drone strike in eastern Kunar province.
Reports suggest that a senior Pakistani Taliban leader Omar Rehman, known as Ustad Fateh, was scheduled to visit the house of a TTP leader Ahmad Swati, when the US drone fired two missiles on the building at 10am.
The Pakistani Taliban militants have not commented regarding the report so far.
Spokesman for outlawed TTP Muhammad Khorasani did not reply to a query when asked if the pilotless aircraft had hit Fateh, a former TTP commander in Swat and close confidant of Maulvi Fazalullah, who was killed in a drone strike in Kunar on June 13.
This comes as the Pakistani Taliban supreme leader Mullah Fazlullah was killed in a similar airstrike conducted in Kunar province last month.
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40 years of Page Six: The ridiculous side of celebrity New York has long reigned as the chosen city for misbehaving celebs — whether they’ve been caught canoodling with one another or spotted sneaking out of jiggle joints.
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On December 6, 2017, NASDAQ Derivatives Markets carried out a re-calculation of options, forwards, and futures in Getinge AB (Getinge) due to a share distribution. For details regarding the re-calculation please see Exchange Notices 83/17 and 84/17. The re-calculated basket contracts have been suspended for trading and exercise from December 7, 2017 until the listing of Arjo AB (Arjo) at NASDAQ.
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April 24 (Reuters) - Theratechnologies Inc:
* THERATECHNOLOGIES TO SEEK REGULATORY APPROVAL OF TROGARZO™ (IBALIZUMAB) IN EUROPE
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Cleanup is underway after weekend flash flooding damaged homes and recreational areas in parts of Sherman and Denison.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Huayi Tencent Entertainment Co Ltd :
* Group is expected to record a consolidated net loss for six months ended 30 June 2017 of not more than HK$75 million
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BUCHAREST, Romania — Britain's defence minister says Russian aggression toward NATO is increasing and the alliance was right to have agreed to a "very high readiness taskforce."
Michael Fallon said Thursday that Russia had annexed Crimea, threatened the Baltic states, and interfered in the democratic processes in Western Europe with "propaganda and other means," in the past three years.
He also accused Russia of "aggression in the eastern Mediterranean, prolonging the conflict in Syria," adding "the threat to NATO particularly to the southeastern flank is growing."
He said the alliance had rightly agreed to "a very high readiness taskforce which is ....demonstrating the rapid response that NATO requires."
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BELFAST, Ireland — Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos has been released from Germany's World Cup qualifying squad to allow him to recover from a rib injury.
Kroos recently missed games for Madrid with the same injury but played in Germany's 3-1 win over Northern Ireland on Thursday, helping the team secure qualification for next year's tournament in Russia.
The German soccer federation says Kroos left the team hotel in Belfast on Friday morning in order to "fully heal."
Germany coach Joachim Loew says "we know what Toni can give us. When it comes down to it we can always rely on him. The deciding factor was that he is completely fit for next year."
Germany plays Azerbaijan on Sunday as it bids to complete qualification with 10 wins from 10 games.
There are unfolding bushfire disasters in two of our eastern states today, with up to 70 homes and businesses damaged or affected by a blaze at Tathra in NSW.
Wall Street tries to put last week's sell-off in the rear-view mirror, but is still down around 7 percent on the Dow from record highs.
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Tod Mountain Days Spring Festival goers ignored the clouds and drizzle and kept high spirits at the annual Slush Cup this year. From old to young, participants plunged into the icy waters to cheers of encouragement from the crowd. Judges looked for things like furthest distance, costumes, and style, and the participants delivered. Sun Peaks Fire and Rescue was in the water to help participants out of their skis and boards, and luckily they had a hot tub to warm up in after!
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February 15, 2017, 8:42 AM | For seven seasons, Emmy and Tony Award-winning actress Christine Baranski starred as attorney Diane Lockhart in the CBS drama, "The Good Wife." Now she returns to that role in a spinoff called "The Good Fight," which picks up one year after the events of "The Good Wife" finale. Baranski joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the series.
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Gardai have reported a 48% increase in the number of people arrested for driving under the influence during the four day Easter Holiday break.
According to figures reported on the Garda official twitter feed 185 people were arrested between Good Friday and Easter Monday.
This was an increase of 48% on figures for the Easter period last year when 125 people were arrested nationally.
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Latino Arts, in collaboration with Northern Illinois University (NIU) is proud to exhibit Visiones e Historia: Mayan Paintings from Guatemala. This exhibition brings together a collection of paintings by contemporary Mayan artists from Guatemala, Paula Nicho Cumez and Pedro Rafaél González Chavajay. A mesmerizing collection of paintings that evoke the visual juxtapositions of surrealism and the layered wonder and narrative of magical realism, all set on the stage of Guatemalan folklore and tradition. Join us as we celebrate a sampling of works by these two prolific contemporary artists. Opening Reception on Friday, March 10, 5:00 p.m..
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One man is in custody after Evansville Police respond to a shots fired call on the city’s southeast side. According to police, they arrived in the 1100 block of South Grand Avenue around 2:30 Monday afternoon. Police later arrested 22 year old Allerick Alonzo White, after witnesses say he got into a verbal dispute with someone, and then fired several shots at the victim inside the home. White is charged with Criminal Recklessness and was booked int he Vanderburgh County Jail.
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The last time oil prices were this low, back in November, many analysts were expressing skepticism about producers reaching a deal to curtail output and prop up prices. They were caught flat-footed and crude surged.
Less than six months into that agreement, and weeks after it was extended for another nine months, financial models are being furiously updated again. Wednesday brought three new pieces of data that all point in a bearish...
A Lancaster man is facing charges after allegedly vomiting out of his car and swerving into oncoming traffic on St. Patrick's Day.
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Michael Bello, 30, is facing driving under the influence and traffic violations charges for his role in the incident.
On March 17 around 2:05 p.m., police were notified of a possible DUI in progress traveling south on Rohererstown Road near Columbia Avenue.
The driver, later identified as Bello, was said to be vomiting out of his car and swerving into oncoming traffic.
Police stopped Bello on Millersville Road at Charlestown Road.
He was taken into custody and a chemical test of his breath confirmed that he was driving under the influence of alcohol.
Deposed North Carolina GOP leader testifies for lawsuit
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A top North Carolina Republican Party official says he's testified in pending litigation by state Democrats challenging the elimination of judicial primary elections for this year by the GOP-controlled General Assembly.
GOP Executive Director Dallas Woodhouse said he completed the testimony Monday morning at a downtown Raleigh law firm. Woodhouse had objected to his deposition by Democratic Party lawyers, accusing them of trying to pry political strategy out of him. A GOP lawyer filed a motion last week to block the subpoena, but the judge in the case hadn't addressed the request before the deposition time.
Woodhouse said by text he submitted himself to testimony and provided documents "under extreme objection."
A federal trial on the judicial primary elimination law is scheduled June 7.
A long-term funding plan for the NHS would be welcome, but will not be enough to keep us healthy. Instead, the sort of local services which councils provide are key – and funding must be provided for them
A man from Mali was holding a woman hostage in the African country's consulate in Barcelona, police said Monday.
A spokeswoman from the Mossos d'Esquadra, the regional police force in Catalonia where the seaside city is located, told AFP they received an alert mid-afternoon "that a woman was being held against her will inside Mali's consulate in Barcelona."
Police officers are negotiating with him, the spokeswoman said.
Spanish media said the woman being held is the wife of the honorary consul, adding the man was requesting the necessary legal papers to be able to return to Mali, but the Mossos spokeswoman would not confirm these details.
It is unclear whether he is armed or not.
Sidney Clark Burrell, 34, died Sunday, June 11, 2017 at his residence in Starkville. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., June 14, 2017 at Southern Funeral Home Chapel in Durant. Burial was in North Union Cemetery in West, MS.
Sidney was a member of First Baptist Church in Durant and a member of the U.S. Army Reserves.
Survivors include: Jeffery Guess of Starkville; grandparents, Nell and Willie B. “Buck” Burrell of Durant; sister Brittany Thrasher of Wilmer, AL; uncle Pat Burrell of Sallis; and aunt Michele Bates of Weir.
Sidney was preceded in death by his mother, Sarah Burrell McNeer.
The missile strike to punish the Syrian Government made no difference. The regime celebrated a great victory; it is still there and the rebels are doomed. One hundred and seven missiles (at an average price of $1.3 million apiece) made headlines and made us look macho but what did they accomplish?
The regime used chlorine gas, a low-tech substance first identified in 1810 and first used in combat in 1915.Taking out a sophisticated Syrian chemical laboratory will not inhibit further manufacture …
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The first iteration in a three-part exhibition series, Expanding Narratives uses the formal relationship between the figure and the ground in Western art history as a conceptual springboard into discussions around visual representation, the museum space, and the role of the Smart Museum’s collection in fostering the exchange of diverse perspectives.
By Chef Simone Tong, Little Tong Noodle Shop
With less than 24 hours until the first day of spring, we’re hitting the market for our favorite spring vegetable: asparagus. Here, Chef Simone Tong (Culinary Arts, Culinary Management ’11), of the critically acclaimed Yunnan-inspired rice noodle restaurant, Little Tong Noodle Shop, shares a unique take on asparagus, incorporating some umami, a hit of spice, and pidan, aka century egg — a delicacy in Chinese cuisine that adds a layer of complexity and richness to any dish.
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Underwater grasses that provide vital places for fish and crab to dwell and hide from predators covered more than 100,000 acres of the Chesapeake Bay last year.
News outlets reported Tuesday that the Virginia Institute of Marine Science found more than 104,000 acres of grasses across the estuary. It was a third straight year grass acreage grew, gaining by 5 percent from 2016 to 2017.
Chesapeake Bay Program officials say survey results show that its work with bay watershed states to limit pollution flowing into the waterways is working.
The grasses are a key element of the bay ecosystem. They absorb excess nutrients and trap suspended sediment, among other things.
Some Pollutants can cloud water, blocking sunlight from reaching the grasses and stunting their growth, if not killing them.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - DAMAC PROPERTIES DUBAI CO
* Q2 PROFIT FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS 701.3 MILLION DIRHAMS VERSUS 886.8 MILLION DIRHAMS YEAR AGO
* Q2 TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 704.8 MILLION DIRHAMS VERSUS 886.8 MILLION DIRHAMS YEAR AGO
* Q2 REVENUE 1.57 BILLION DIRHAMS VERSUS 1.75 BILLION DIRHAMS YEAR AGO
* AS OF 30 JUNE 2017, DAMAC’S BOOKED SALES FOR H1 STOOD AT 4 BILLION DIRHAMS Source: (bit.ly/2wIxZCz) Further company coverage:
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Roddrick Cage was charged with criminal trespass and domestic abuse of a pregnant victim Monday after the complainant called for police assistance. Roddrick Lamond Cage, 25, of 209 Morris St., West Monroe, was arrested at his home after the complainant's children had to throw shoes at him to stop the battery.
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LIVERPOOL, England, April 24 (Reuters) - Liverpool took a big step towards the Champions League final with a 5-2 win over AS Roma in their semi-final, first leg at Anfield on Tuesday.
Two late Roma goals, however, will give the Italians, who came back from 4-1 down to beat Barcelona in the previous round, some hope of an upset in the return game next Wednesday.
Two superbly taken goals from Mohamed Salah gave Juergen Klopp's side a 2-0 lead at halftime and Liverpool ripped Roma apart after the break.
A Sadio Mane goal and then two Roberto Firmino goals put Liverpool 5-0 up and Klopp felt comfortable enough to take off Salah, who had been outstanding.
Yet Edin Dzeko struck for the visitors in the 81st minute and four minutes later Diego Perotti converted a penalty to generate some tension for the return in Rome.
Bayern Munich and Real Madrid meet in the other semi-final on Wednesday. (Reporting by Simon Evans Editing by Toby Davis)
Delvonn Heckard, on April 26, 2017, is the man who sued Seattle Mayor Ed Murray for sexual abuse. He was found dead Feb. 16, 2018. Medical examiners say he died of an drug overdose. Steve Ringman Seattle Times
April 23 Kevin Chappell birdied the final hole on Sunday for his first victory on the PGA Tour, by one stroke over fellow American Brooks Koepka at the Texas Open.
Chappell sank an eight-foot putt at the par-five 18th for his breakthrough triumph in his 180th start on tour, and six previous runner-up finishes.
He carded a closing 68 to finish on 12-under-par 276, while Koepka charged home with a 65 for second place on 11-under at TPC San Antonio. (Reporting by Andrew Both in Cary, North Carolina; Editing by Clare Fallon)
BRUSSELS The agreement on Greek pension and income tax reforms reached on Tuesday morning paves the way for discussions on debt relief for Athens, the euro zone bailout fund ESM said in a statement.
"Staff teams from the European Commission, European Stability Mechanism, the European Central Bank and the International Monetary Fund have reached a preliminary agreement with the Greek authorities on a policy package to support the recovery in Greece, and which will be the basis for concluding the 2nd review of the ESM stability support program," it said.
"The Greek authorities have confirmed their intention to swiftly implement this policy package. This preliminary agreement will now be complemented by further discussions in the coming weeks on a credible strategy for ensuring that Greece's debt is sustainable," the fund said.
(Reporting By Jan Strupczewski; editing by Robert-Jan Bartunek)
STAVANGER, Norway — A senior minister in the Norwegian Government resigned Tuesday for writing a Facebook post claiming the opposition Labor Party was more interested in protecting the rights of terrorists than protecting the Norwegian people.
The comment by Justice Minister, Sylvi Listhaug, touched a raw nerve in a country still tormented by memories of the July, 2011 attack by far-right terrorist, Anders Behring Breivik. Breivik opened fire on the annual summer camp of the left-wing Labor Party's youth wing on their holiday camp on Utoya Island, killing 69 people, mostly teenagers.
Royal Bafokeng Platinum trade covered inside 15 minutes Anglo American Platinum, the biggest producer of platinum in the world, has launched a sale of a 6.5% stake in Royal Bafokeng Platinum to finance its commitment to a new joint mining venture in South Africa.
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The next chapter in pension reform
The announcement a year ago by Canada’s finance ministers that they had finally reached an agreement on a plan to enhance CPP benefits for future generation of retirees brought to a close a rather tumultuous, lengthy chapter in the history of pension reform in Canada. The then-new Liberal government had agreed to resume talks with the provinces, talks that Ottawa had aborted in 2013, after four years of intense discussions. The government also restored the age of eligibility for benefits under Old Age Security (OAS) and for the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) from 67 back to 65, and increased the top-up on GIS benefits for single elderly persons.
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Minnesota 2 1 0 1—4 San Jose 0 1 2 0—3
First Period_1, Minnesota, Murphy 1 (Zucker, Staal), 4:19 (pp). 2, Minnesota, Staal 11 (Granlund, Suter), 10:27.
Second Period_3, Minnesota, Staal 12 (Murphy, Granlund), 4:58. 4, San Jose, Burns 3 (Thornton, Hertl), 19:07 (pp).
Third Period_5, San Jose, Burns 4 (Pavelski), 2:41 (pp). 6, San Jose, Hertl 7 (DeMelo, Labanc), 14:59.
Overtime_7, Minnesota, Niederreiter 10, 3:26.
Shots on Goal_Minnesota 7-8-7-2_24. San Jose 10-9-14-1_34.
Power-play opportunities_Minnesota 1 of 3; San Jose 2 of 7.
Goalies_Minnesota, Stalock 3-3-1 (34 shots-31 saves). San Jose, Jones 11-7-2 (24-20).
A_17,205 (17,562). T_2:36.
Referees_Trevor Hanson, Jon Mclsaac. Linesmen_Ryan Gibbons, Tim Nowak.
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Top-seeded and three-time winner Mike Marotta survived a back-and-forth affair with John Garland to win on the 17th hole Sunday in the quarterfinals of the Staten Island Senior Amateur Sunday at Silver Lake.
Rodney Stilwell, who copped the Staten Island Men's Amateur title last week, won't repeat in the Senior Amateur as he got knocked off by Jack Kinlcock, 5 and 4.
In the other quarterfinal matches, Al Sala topped Mark Dudziec, 4 and 3, while Doug Johnstone defeated Mike Stumpf by the same score.
Marotta will face Sala and Kinlock will meet Johnstone in the Aug. 26 semifinals at Richmond County Country Club.
The championship round is Aug. 27.
After nearly a decade as president of the organization, James Muwakkil hopes he can bridge the growing gap between police and the community. "We're saying to the citizens of the Dunbar community that if you have grievances against the police department, you have the right to petition."
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A man has been jailed for five-and-a-half years after he admitted wounding X Factor winner James Arthur ahead of a trial which was due to start today.
Christopher John Revell, of Queen Street, Redcar, was facing an allegation that he attacked the Teesside pop star in the Plimsoll Line pub in Redcar .
It was alleged Revell, who was working as an offshore oil worker at the time of the incident, used a glass as a weapon, which he had denied.
The 30-year-old had pleaded not guilty to wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm but at Wednesday’s hearing at Teesside Crown Court he changed his plea to guilty.
U.S. President Donald Trump walks across the South Lawn after arriving via Marine One at the White House in Washington, U.S. August 14, 2017.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday signed a presidential memorandum authorizing an investigation into China's alleged theft of American intellectual property, declaring it "one big move."
The order directs U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer to determine whether to investigate Chinese trade practices that force U.S. companies operating in China to turn over intellectual property.
"Ambassador Lighthizer you are empowered to consider all available options at your disposal," Trump said before he signed the memo. "This is just the beginning," Trump added.
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Twenty-five EU member states on Monday adopted the establishment of the Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO), a cooperation scheme to develop EU defence capabilities through investment in equipment and technologies. Some 17 cooperation projects have been identified to start the new structure. The UK (which is leaving the EU), Denmark, which has an opt-out on defence issues, and Malta, which is neutral, did not participate in PESCO.
A decomposed carcass of an adult rhino with its two horns intact was Tuesday found deep inside Solio ranch in Nyeri County.
Two Kenya Wildlife Service rangers, Thomas Lowasa and Christopher Shikuku and a Solio based officer Nahashon Murungi discovered the carcass during a patrol in one of the blocks.
Aberdare Senior Warden Catherine Wambani said the rhino could have been dead for months or days.
"The trophies were extracted to safety. I would like to laud the rangers' outstanding integrity and honesty for notifying authorities of the discovery," said Mrs Wambani.
"The rhino could have been injured or sick when it died and not out of poaching," she added.
Mr Murungi said the rhino is of the White Southern species.
Hockey Hall of Famers and 1987 Team Canada members Doug Gilmour, Paul Coffey and Dale Hawerchuk will join Wayne Gretzky at a gala event Oct. 16 at Carmen’s.
“An Evening with The Great One” is a celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Canada Cup victory and a chance to get up-close and personal with the most iconic and decorated hockey star of all time.
Proceeds from the will benefit the Canadian Tire Jumpstart program, Food4Kids and the Hamilton Bulldogs Foundation.
Tickets are $200 and can be purchased carmensgroup.com or by calling 905-387-0007. The night includes a four-course meal, live and silent auctions, and a moderated discussion with The Great One. VIP tickets start at $999 and offer a photo opportunity with Gretzky at a private post-event reception.
April 12 Moody's:
* Moody's: Chinese government's fiscal impulse larger than headline figures suggest
* Moody's on China - Fiscal stimulus will result in small rise in direct government debt to still moderate level over next couple of years
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Cotton unchanged
Karachi : Only one transaction was recorded at the Karachi Cotton Exchange on Wednesday, while spot rates remained firm.
The spot rates stood unchanged at Rs7,400/maund (37.324kg) and Rs7,931/40kg.
Ex-Karachi rates also remained unchanged at Rs7,545/maund and Rs8,086/40kg after an addition of Rs145 and Rs155 as upcountry expenses, respectively.
Naseem Usman, chairman of the Karachi Cotton Brokers Association, said that cotton shortage was predicted across the globe, which resulted in increase in the prices in the international market.
“New York cotton market touches its upper limit, as weather conditions were expected to affect the cotton production and stocks negatively,” he added.
However, Karachi cotton market recorded only one transaction of 2,575 bales at Rs6,700/maund.
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In "Zimbabwe," Robin Hammond (born 1975), a freelance photojournalist from New Zealand and the recipient of the 2011 Carmignac Gestion photojournalism prize, highlights the humanitarian crisis in Zimbabwe and the trials of the people who suffered the repression, violence and atrocities committed under President Mugabe s regime.
June 15 is the 166th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar . There are 199 days remaining until the end of the year.
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Perez (oblique) will play as soon as he is capable and will not require a rehab assignment, Rustin Dodd of The Kansas City Star reports Monday.
The question will be how Perez's side responds to the swings he took Monday. Perez is ready to go behind the plate, so expect him to be back in the lineup as soon as he proves his body is up to swinging the bat.
During her confirmation hearing, South Carolina governor and United Nations ambassador nominee Nikki Haley said she doesn't "claim to know everything" about the United Nations. After making her case for why she should be confirmed as ambassador, she talked about working to "reform" the U.N. "in ways that will rebuild the confidence of the American people."
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Scattered showers and storms are making their way through the Mid-South on Monday.
WMC Action News 5’s Storm Track 5 team says there is a 70 percent chance of scattered showers and storms throughout the afternoon. But that chance drops to about 40 percent on Monday night.
While this week won’t be a washout, unsettled weather continues into the weekend.
Tuesday will be mostly cloudy with scattered showers and a few thunderstorms. Highs are expected to be in the upper 70s.
Thursday will be mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Highs are expected to be in the lower 80s.
Isolated showers and/or storms and highs in the upper 70s are expected on Friday.
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It’s been claimed that the announcement of €4million in funding dedicated to both Ramelton and Stranorlar Community Hospital has caused more confusion and uncertainty.
Fr John Joe Duffy, Chairperson of the Save Our Services Committee, says there is no security for the hospitals into the future, and he believes the announcement is just a repackaging of existing plans to bring the community hospitals up to HIQA standards.
Last week it was announced that Ramelton and Stranorlar Community Hospitals are to recieve €4 million in funding for upgrading works to retain and enhance services.
In response, Fr John Joe Duffy, Chairperson of Save Our Services Committee says the announement will only bring the hospitals up to current HIQA standards and fails to deal with a post 2018 situation when the standards will be revised.
He claims the announcement is an attempt to misguide the committe and is in no way goign to secure the hospitals future.
He added that it is a very basic interim measure.
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — A Christian group that considers homosexuality to be immoral has bought a building that until late last year housed one of Ohio’s oldest gay bars.
The Blade reports property records show the Bretz Nightclub building in Toledo was bought last month for $148,000.
The Greater Toledo House of Prayer says in a statement the previous owner had tried to sell the building for three years so it could remain open as a gay club. The group says it has no role in closing the club and bought the building because it needs more space for worship services.
The chairwoman of a nonprofit group that helps runaway and homeless LGBTQ youths says she has concerns about House of Prayer’s motivations for the purchase and challenges the religious organization to “embrace” it.
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Waves of violent clashes between riot police and young people took place in three neighborhoods of western French city of Nantes on Tuesday night after police allegedly shot dead a young man.
Several cars were set on fire and a shopping center was partly burned in the Breil neighborhood as police confronted angry young people, some armed with Molotov cocktails.
The slain youth, said to be a man in his twenties, was killed on Tuesday at 8.30 p.m. (1830 GMT) in Nantes during a police check of a vehicle after he "refused to comply" with police requests, according to media reports quoting police sources.
Justice Minister Nicole Belloubet on Wednesday called “for absolute calm, as the rule of law will be completely respected”.
Police authorities are investigating to clarify "the facts and determine in what circumstances the policeman used his weapon", according to Pierre Sennes, Nantes' public prosecutor.
According to Wilson County Emergency Management Agency director Joey Cooper, the wreck happened at about 7 a.m., and crews estimated the road would be closed until about noon.
Four vehicles were involved in the wreck, including the tractor-trailer. Two people were taken to Tennova Healthcare-Lebanon with non life-threatening injuries.
The tractor-trailer was hauled off by a wrecker service at 11:30 a.m., and the road was reopened.
Anthony Knockaert is set to return to the Brighton squad for Wednesday's match at Wembley against Tottenham Hotspur.
The winger was left out of the squad for the 2-0 defeat at Huddersfield on Saturday despite travelling with the squad to Yorkshire. Seagulls boss Chris Hughton afterwards admitted it was just a selection decision why Knockaert had not been included in the 18-man squad.
Asked today if Knockaert could return to the squad for Wednesday's match, Hughton said: "Yes, very much so. I made a decision to go a certain way in the game against Huddersfield and also on the bench. What we have got is a very competitive squad at the moment and around that, I have to make decisions.
"Sometimes you make good decisions, sometimes you make not so good but I have to make them around what I see at the time."
Hughton has a full squad to choose from for the match, apart from Steve Sidwell who is still out with a back injury.
LONDON — British police have arrested an intruder who scaled scaffolding and got onto the roof of Parliament.
London’s Metropolitan Police force says officers were called late Wednesday morning “to reports of a man acting suspiciously” near an entrance to the building. The man then climbed a fence and scaled scaffolding to the roof.
Parliament’s Big Ben clock tower is currently covered in scaffolding for repair work.
The force says officers arrested the man for trespassing. The incident is not being treated as terrorism-related.
Photos showed armed police officers in the scaffolding after the arrest.
The intruder entered the grounds of Parliament at the Carriage Gates entrance. That’s where a police officer was stabbed to death in March 2017 by an attacker who also ran down several pedestrians on nearby Westminster Bridge.
“Hoes need abortions” chants Kate McGrew, an American prostitute speaking on behalf of the Sex Workers Alliance Ireland, at a rally last fall urging repeal of the 8th Amendment to the Irish constitution. The 8th Amendment heavily restricts abortion. The Irish government has scheduled a national referendum for May.
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A civilization that embraces this evil will not stand, nor deserves to.
Two laptops were stolen from the office of the Competition Commission in Pretoria.
This is a continuation of the series of thefts at government institutions.
The theft apparently occurred in broad daylight, and the computers contained information about cartel operations.
This raises the question of who is responsible for the thefts and who will benefit from the “destruction” of information on the computers.
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The approaching blizzard has forced a local mass transit company to suspend service.
The PVTA said that service will not operate on Tuesday because of the weather conditions.
Tuesday's storm is expected to leave over a foot of snow across western Massachusetts, making travel difficult on area roads.
They are urging riders to check the PVTA website for detour information for Thursday.
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VANCOUVER -- Researchers at the University of Victoria have been granted a patent to develop a potential vaccine against syphilis.
Microbiologist Caroline Cameron says rates of the sexually transmitted disease are climbing worldwide and a vaccine would complement current treatment with penicillin.
She says increasingly high rates of syphilis are occurring among men who have sex with men and it often goes undetected.
Cameron says researchers are trying to understand the function of a protein that works to prevent syphilis bacterium from entering the bloodstream and spreading throughout the body as they work on a vaccine, which could be more than a decade away.
She says the World Health Organization is promoting vaccine development for sexually transmitted infections and scientists around the globe are also working on possible vaccines for gonorrhea and chlamydia.
The Public Health Agency of Canada says between 2010 and 2015, the country's rate of syphilis increased by nearly 86 per cent.
MEXICO CITY, Dec 11 (Reuters) - The union of Mexican state oil company Pemex on Monday re-elected its leader, Carlos Romero Deschamps, until December 2024, the country’s labor secretary said on Monday.
Romero Deschamps, who is also a senator for the ruling Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI), became leader of the union in 1993, according to local news reports.
Mexico’s Labor Secretary Alfonso Navarrete on Monday tweeted his congratulations to Romero Deschamps on his re-election. Pemex did not immediately respond to a request for comment. (Reporting by Christine Murray and David Alire Garcia; Editing by Lisa Shumaker)
The DeSoto Arts Commission invites you to attend our April Fourth Friday Concert featuring the DeSoto High School Jazz band with special performances by members of the DHS A Cappella Choir just back from their London Tour.
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* Tower International reports fourth quarter results better than outlook and outlines anticipated above-industry growth through 2019
* Q4 adjusted earnings per share $1.02 excluding items
* Q4 earnings per share $0.81
* Q4 revenue $462.3 million versus I/B/E/S view $465.2 million
* Q4 earnings per share view $0.96 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
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* Sees Q1 2017 adjusted earnings per share $0.60
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A man and woman are convicted of selling oxymorphone in Greenbrier County.
According to U.S. Attorney Carol Casto, the "drug deals took place at a residence on Battle Hill Drive in Lewisburg."
Joshua Adam Smith, 35, entered a guilty plea to a drug distribution charge, Jessica Nicole Honaker, 26, entered a plea to aiding and abetting Smith in selling the prescription pain killers.
Smith admitted to selling oxymorphone to "a confidential informant working with law enforcement" on November 6, 2016. Honaker admitted to delivering oxymorphone to a confidential informant 11 days later.. Smith set-up the drug deal.
Both Honaker and Smith each face up to 20 years in federal prison.
The investigation was handled by the Greenbrier Valley Drug and Violent Crime Task Force. The hearing was held Thursday in front of U.S. District Judge Irene C. Berger. U.S. Attorney John File handled the prosecution.
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The chaos erupted around what is believed to be the largest group of white nationalists to come together in a decade - including neo-Nazis, skinheads, members of the Ku Klux Klan - who descended on the city to "take America back" by rallying against plans to remove a Confederate statue.
Srinagar, Dec 12: The Kashmir valley was cut off from the rest of the country today as flight operations at the Srinagar airport were suspended and the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway was closed for traffic due to snowfall.
Flights services to and fro from the Srinagar International Airport have been hit due to poor visibility caused by heavy snowfall, airport authorities said.
Director, Srinagar airport, Sharad Kumar said, "Air traffic to and fro from Srinagar airport has been suspended due to low visibility." The situation will be reviewed around noon and if visibility improves flight operations will be restored, he said.
"The highway has been closed due to accumulation of snow at the Jawahar Tunnel, turning the road slippery and unsafe for traffic," Traffic police officials said. There were also incidents of shooting stones near Panthal, leading to the highway's closure, they said.
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Saturday, Dec. 16, and Sunday Dec. 17, 1-4 p.m., Promont
The Greater Milford Area Historical Society will host its annual Holiday Open House at Promont.
In celebration of the society’s 50th anniversary, the two-day event will introduce a new holiday theme, “Birds of a Feather.”
The open house is free and open to the public. The event allows the society to share its 1865-67 Italianate mansion, Promont, with the community.
A raffle will offer the “Madam of the Manor” – an elaborately decorated holiday decor mannequin – as its prize. Proceeds will support society programming.
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A two-member medical team from Islamabad's Pims hospital on Saturday found no evidence of any heart problems in imprisoned former senator Nehal Hashmi, DawnNews reported quoting sources.
Hashmi, a PML-N politician, was on Thursday sentenced to a month in prison and barred from holding public office for the next five years by the Supreme Court as punishment for a contemptuous speech he made.
The now incarcerated lawmaker was formally denotified from his Senate seat on Friday by the Election Commission of Pakistan.
As soon as he was sent to Adiala Jail, the lawmaker had complained of chest pains, after which some of his fellow party workers had pushed for his transfer to Pims.
A Pims medical team visited the jail on Saturday and, after a checkup, found that Hashmi only had cold, flu and seemed to be suffering from stress.
The doctors said they had found nothing out of the ordinary with Hashmi's heart, also noting that his blood pressure was normal.
WASHINGTON Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda said the country's economy is performing well but warned that geopolitical risks including escalating tensions with North Korea were clouding the global growth outlook, according to an interview with Bloomberg Television.
"There are a lot of geopolitical risks. But I do think leaders, including the U.S. leader, will deal with it in a good way," Kuroda was quoted as saying in the interview in New York on Thursday.
When asked whether such risks could spur a spike in the safe-haven yen, Kuroda said there were cases in the past where geopolitical risks pushed up the yen and "made our monetary policy difficult."
Kuroda also reiterated that the BOJ will continue with its massive asset purchases for some time, brushing aside market speculation that it will face difficulty keeping up the current pace of buying.
(Reporting by Leika Kihara; Editing by Paul Simao)
The Delhi government on Monday approved Rs 15 crore to “strengthen” the stretch of Ring Road from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) to Ashram here.
The decision was taken at an Expenditure Finance Committee meeting chaired by Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, who announced it.
After being examined by Dr. David Altcheck on Wednesday, the diagnosis of right knee inflammation has been confirmed, and Miller has been given the green light to begin a throwing program, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.
Miller will begin a throwing program in the next few days, which aims to slowly get him back to throwing off a mound. The timetable for his return remains unclear, but the fact that there wasn't any structural damage to Miller's knee is positive news.
(CAMPUS REFORM) — Mount Holyoke College, an all-women’s school, is asking professors to avoid calling students “women” or otherwise referring to “the two genders.”
The Supporting Trans and Non-Binary Students guide was created by officials at the college, which touts its legacy as an all-women’s college, in an effort to promote a “gender neutral” classroom environment.
“When discussing the student body, say ‘Mount Holyoke students’ rather than ‘Mount Holyoke women,’” it instructs professors. “Avoid making statements like ‘We’re all women here…’, or referring to ‘…the two genders…’”
Bulldozers will be rolling and hammers swinging at the College of Marin's campuses as work begins on projects funded by the $265 million bond voters passed in June. Some of the biggest-ticket items include $51 million for seismic retrofits and upgrades to the student services building at the Kentfield campus and $32 million for seismic retrofits and upgrades to the Kentfield library.
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POINT TOWNSHIP -- The trial of a man charged in the overdose death of a 9-year-old boy began Monday in Northumberland County.
Victor Hare allegedly gave oxycodone, a powerful painkiller, to Korbin Rager, 9, while he was babysitting the boy in October of 2014, and Rager died.
Hare was charged with involuntary manslaughter, drug delivery resulting in death, aggravated assault, endangering the welfare of children, indecent assault, and reckless endangerment.
The victim's 16-year-old brother, who found him dead, testified Monday along with police officers and an EMT.
He is already serving time after a jury convicted him of a firearms charge last year. While police were investigating Rager's death, they found three guns in Hare's home. Since Hare had several felony convictions, he was not allowed to have any guns.
General view of centre court at the trophy presentation after the Andy Murray and Milos Raonic men's final match on day 14 of the 2016 The Championships Wimbledon. Credit: Susan Mullane-USA TODAY Sports Another French Open in the books, another trophy for Rafael Nadal's mantlepiece, and just like that the three-month clay court season has passed.
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Allijerus Dontayle Parker, 23, was arrested by the Hancock County Sheriff's Department on Monday, April 23, 2018, on a charge of possession of a weapon by a felon, a misdemeanor charge of possession of marijuana and a hold for another agency.
Australian capex (private capital expenditure) for Q1 shows a capex ‘headline’ of +0.4% q/q vs 0.7% expected and -0.2% last. The 2nd estimate for 2018/19 investment expectations came at 87.7$ bn, which is a strong result. As per Q1 building capex, it came at -1.3% q/q, while Q1 plant and machinery was -+2.5% q/q. Lastly, the 2017/18 […] The post Australia’s CAPEX: 2nd estimate for 2018/19 higher-than-expected appeared first on Forex Crunch.
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The woman at the center of a scandal involving President Trump is reportedly coming to Evansville.
The Pony, a local adult entertainment club, has posted to social media that Stormy Daniels will be on stage for two shows the night on June 19.
14 News reached out to the club to confirm the post. The employee who answered the phone told us it was true.
Daniels, whose real name is Stephanie Clifford, has said she had sex once with Trump in 2006 and carried on a platonic relationship with him for about a year and is suing to dissolve a confidentiality agreement that prevents her from discussing it.
She argues the nondisclosure agreement should be invalidated because Trump's lawyer, Michael Cohen, signed it, but the president did not.
Daniels' lawyer has renewed efforts to depose President Trump.
Trump has denied any sexual relationship with Daniels.
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UNITED NATIONS, April 12 U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley told Russia on Wednesday that it was isolating itself by supporting Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and that it was "long past time for Russia to stop covering for Assad."
"To my colleagues from Russia - you are isolating yourselves from the international community every time one of Assad's planes drop another barrel bomb on civilians and every time Assad tries to starve another community to death," Haley said during a U.N. Security Council meeting.
(Reporting by Michelle Nichols; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
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The Benedictine baseball team has gotten off to an extremely hot start to open the season and have positioned themselves to potentially make a run at the NACC Title. The team currently holds a 12-5 record and is undefeated in conference play with a record of 4-0.
After a series of rain outs in the last week, the Eagles are now on track to finish out the season by playing the remaining 22 games over the course of 18 days beginning on April 19th.
On the April 19, the Eagles will return to the Benedictine-Lisle Sports Complex to take on Lakeland in a NACC Conference doubleheader before heading to the University of Chicago on April 21 for another doubleheader. The Eagles will return home again on Sunday, April 22 when they host the Aurora Spartans.
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The Ping G700 irons are the brand’s longest, highest-flying irons to date thanks to an advanced a hollow-body design and a thin, maraging steel face.
The hollow-body construction of the 17-4 stainless steel head allows for an internal geometry design that positions weight away from the face, creating a frame for metal-wood-like flexing and high COR to greatly increase ball speed and produce an amazing high launch.
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Maraging steel, which is also used in the G400 fairway woods, hybrids and crossovers, is one of the strongest, most flexible alloys in the world. Those properties make it an ideal face material to deliver more flexing for faster ball speeds that launch shots farther and higher.
Watch the video to find out what we made of these powerful game improvement irons.
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday sought the central government's response on a petition challenging notification banning the sale of cattle for slaughtering.
While issuing notice, the vacation bench of Justice R.K. Agrawal and Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul gave the central government two weeks' time to respond to the petition by a Hyderabad-based advocate.
The court directed the listing of the matter on July 11.
As Additional Solicitor General P.S. Narasimha wanted to make a statement on the intent behind the two notifications issued on May 23, the bench asked him to say all this in response.
The petitioner has also challenged the other notification regulating the transportation of cattle.
Iran, Russia presidents discuss Syria on phone
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin discussed the latest developments in Syria on the phone on Monday.
Rouhani and Putin urged coordinated efforts to put an end to the six-year conflict in the Arab stat, Press TV reported. No details were revealed about the conversation.
Both presidents also discussed the latest mutual, regional and international issues.
Russia and Iran have emerged as the stunt regional allies to the Syrian government in its struggle against the militants in the seven year conflict.
Last week, representatives of Iran, Russia and Turkey held an expert-level meeting in the capital Tehran on Syria.
The meeting aimed to set the agenda of imminent Syrian peace talks in the Kazakh capital of Astana at the end of this month.
MY USA TODAY COLUMN IS ON THE CHEESEHEAD STASI, AND LESSONS FOR THE MUELLER PROBE: Governmental accountability board? More like Wisconsin’s Secret Police.
On his first day as an intern, an idealistic Dr. Devon Pravesh faces the harsh realities of medical care mistakes through intimidation.
The following individuals have been booked at the Sweetwater County Detention Center.
Area law enforcement is in the process of changing the software they use for bookings, etc. Daily report times may vary.
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Trent A. Reifel, 29 of Rock Springs was arrested by the SWCSO on a probation violation.
Don’t miss the Christmas Market and Mayor’s Charity Event in Market Rasen Market Place this Saturday, November 25, from 10am to 4pm.
There will be live entertainment throughout the day and a variety of stalls, plus a free pantomime in the Festival Hall at 2pm.
The light switch-on will take place at 3.30pm.
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TOKYO Toshiba Corp (6502.T) on Wednesday said its U.S. nuclear unit Westinghouse Electric Co filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection with $9.8 billion (7.9 billion pounds) in liabilities as of the end of December.
The Japanese conglomerate said Westinghouse would be off its consolidated books as of the end of this month.
Toshiba said its own net loss for this fiscal year could reach 1 trillion yen (7.26 billion pounds), versus its previous estimate of 390 billion yen.
(Reporting by Makiko Yamazaki and Chris Gallagher; Editing by Himani Sarkar)
A suicide bomber blew himself up during a search operation in Shabqadar, Khyber Pakhtunkhuwa reported Waqt News.
Security forces were conducting a search operation in the area when a suicide bomber saw them himself he blew himself up. Police and security forces have cordoned off the area.
At what point can we call the Detroit Tigers the "Cardiac Cats" of baseball? They never say die, and no deficit is too much for them to make a game out of. Zack Greinke was throwing a gem until the sixth inning, allowing only two hits.
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This is a moment when a Zambian babe asks her man for K450 to do her nails but got a response she didnt expect. Her man would rather buy cement than give her that money. And some social media users reacted with mixed feelings. See the response below in which her man asks her if the nails she was going to get are anointed nails from Lusaka Based PROPHET SEER 1 , probably because he thinks they are too expensive and must be special nails .
“Hello my name is…” is a series dedicated to learning more about some of Canada’s top winter athletes ahead of PyeongChang 2018.
You may remember this past September when Meryeta O’Dine posted a fourth-place finish in slopestyle snowboarding in Argentina, but did you know if she weren’t an athlete she would be either a mechanic or a welder?
Get to know this snowboarding hopeful.
Check out all of the athletes headed to PyeongChang 2018, in our Team Canada roster.
Several animals were taken by Columbus County Animal Control on Wednesday in a pair of incidents that resulted in cruelty to animals and other charges. Eight dogs were seized and 27 criminal summonses for cruelty to animals and 16 warrants issued for failure to vaccinate for rabies were issued.
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The outcome of Kairana bypoll is likely to shape the opposition strategy for 2019 elections
New Delhi: Results for by-elections to four Lok Sabha constituencies and 10 assembly seats across 10 states will be declared today. The bypolls took place on Monday amid allegations of malfunctioning voting machines at many booths on two Lok Sabha seats --- Kairana in Uttar Pradesh and Bhandara-Gondiya in Maharashtra. Repolling was held in 73 polling stations of Kairana and 49 booths in Bhandara-Gondiya yesterday. Nearly 20 percent of VVPAT or Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail machines -- which eject slips confirming voters' choices --- were replaced on both the seats.
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday departed Malam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano, for France, to participate in the One Planet Summit.
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A mother was arrested at a Walmart in Manchester after leaving 3 young children in a hot car (WFSB)
Manchester Police arrested a mother after leaving 3 young children in a hot car on Wednesday.
The incident happened at the Walmart on Buckland Hills Drive around 2:30 p.m.
Lashonna Chambers, 33, was charged with 3 counts of risk of injury to a minor, 3 counts of reckless endangerment.
Police said it was 82 degrees outside when the children were inside the car.
All three children were Chambers'. Police have not released the ages of the children.
The children were evaluated on the scene and released to the custody of a family member.
Police have not released a mug shot of Chambers.
Stay tuned to Eyewitness News for updates on this story.
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Tory MPs have clashed over a warning that the party faces ruin if its male MPs bring down Theresa May just as they did Margaret Thatcher.
The exchanges on a private WhatsApp messaging group for Conservative MPs were leaked to The Mail on Sunday last night.
They show how Mid Bedfordshire MP Nadine Dorries warned male Tories that the party would be in ‘the s***... if TM [Theresa May] is ousted by male MPs’.
Mid Bedfordshire MP Nadine Dorries (pictured) warned male Tories that the party would be in ‘the s***... if TM [Theresa May] is ousted by male MPs’
She added that male Tory MPs toppling their first female leader in 1990 may have been ‘inevitable’, but ‘removing two will be viewed as something else entirely’.
Women voters would take revenge, she claimed.
But St Austell and Newquay Tory MP Steve Double claimed it was ‘bonkers’ to argue ‘the only reason we shouldn’t oust the PM is because she’s a woman’.
Announcing the sprouting of Milwaukee’s perennial weed, the 34th annual Trashfest. Celebrating the life of game show creator, producer, and host Chuck Barris who’s Gong Show was always an inspiration to our event. We will have acts to be judged, judges to do just that, and other special musical guests. Unlike other years, there will be a gong for judges to stop a performance instead of letting them do their entire 20 minute slot. Recurring bits from the show will also be parodied such as The Unknown Comic and Gene, Gene the Dancing Machine. Some of the groups that have signed up include Fallen Angels, Shotgun Shaft and Cave People in Chains. Trashfest continues its unique role in Milwaukee entertainment promising you performances you have never seen before and hopefully will never see again.
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Get used to it, bucko. Your weed connection is now in the hands of the same folks who brought you the DMV. (It's an open question whether rebellious teens of the future will think pot is even cool.) But don't feel sorry for yourself; pity your poor neighborhood weed-shop owner.
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* 3M co-suit alleges certain automotive painting spray gun cup products made by phoenix in china infringe seven 3m patents directed to co's pps technology
* 3M co - suit also alleges that phoenix's marketing materials for the same spray gun cup products infringe 3m's registered copyright and trademarks Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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From right, Sibia Velasquez wipes lipstick from newlywed husband Erick Velasquez's lips, after kissing him during their wedding at the City-County Building, Indianapolis, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017. Proceeds from the day's weddings went to the American Heart Association. Jenna Watson/IndyStar
Rovers' lead at the top of the league has been slashed in half after a frantic finish to their clash with Blackpool ended in defeat.
Jordan Flores slammed home a last minute penalty to condemn Rovers to only their second home league defeat of the season.
And with Plymouth Argyle thrashing Newport County, the advantage at the top of League Two is now down to three points with three games left to play.
More to follow.
Someone who bought a Mega Millions lottery ticket in Brownsville is holding a ticket that’s worth $3 million. The winner bought a quick-pick option and purchased the Megaplier option for Tuesday night’s drawing – and the ticket matched five of the numbers drawn.
The ticket was sold at the Stripes store on Coffee Port Road and Minnesota Avenue. No word yet as to who the winner is.
Mike Pompeo reiterated the US was seeking to improve relations with Russia
In his first phone call with his Russian counterpart since taking office, Mr Pompeo stressed the US was seeking to improve strained relations with Moscow.
Heather Nauert, Mr Pompeo’s spokeswoman, commented on the discussion, stating: "The two discussed issues and concerns related to the bilateral relationship, Ukraine, and Syria.
“Secretary Pompeo reiterated that the United States seeks an improved relationship with Russia.”
However, she noted: “Achieving that will require Russia to demonstrate that it is prepared to take concrete actions to address our concerns, including interfering in US domestic matters.”
Candace Cameron Bure told Delish she loves Caesar Salad but only eats it once a year, due to her mostly vegan diet — and how fattening the dressing is.
So, Delish and Candace came up with a way to lighten it up, cutting the calories in half, and making it totally vegan! Watch the video above for the how to, and check out the ingredients below.
Vegan Kale Caesar Salad
For the Dressing
1 1/2 tbsp. Dijon mustard
1 1/2 tbsp. nutritional yeast
1 tbsp. hummus
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 c. water
Juice of 1 lemon
2 tsp. soy sauce
1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
For the Salad
May 2 Lovisa Holdings Ltd
* Same store sales growth for March quarter was 6.7% with current year to date same store sales growth of 10.9%
* Notes current broker earnings consensus for fy17 of earnings before interest and tax of $35.5m
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Rockford Police are investigating a shooting that occurred in a store parking lot Sunday night.
Police say officers and firefighters were called out to the parking lot of Walgreen's, 3803 Auburn, on a report of a shooting victim around 8:40 p.m. Sunday.
Officers found one victim, a man in his early 30's, who had been shot once in the leg. He was taken to a local hospital for treatment to non-life threatening injuries.
Police say they do not have any information about possible suspects at this time.
DURHAM, N.C. — Duke’s famed Krzyzewskiville will be a ghost town for a while because of flu concerns.
School officials said Thursday that students in the makeshift tent village outside Cameron Indoor Stadium have received an indefinite grace period to leave and return to their dorms.
Larry Moneta, Duke’s vice president for student affairs, said in a letter to parents that the school has “elected to take a cautious approach” but hopes to have Krzyzewskiville back to normal soon.
Duke is sending fans back to the dorms as school takes cautious approach during rough flu season. (Gerry Broome/AP)
It’s a tradition at Duke for students to camp out in tents to claim the best seats for the North Carolina game, which is on March 3. Unless a grace period has been announced, students must be present in the tents both day and night.
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[HONG KONG] Hong Kong stocks sank in the opening minutes of trade on Tuesday following heavy selling on Wall Street as technology firms are hit by worries about regulation in light of the Facebook data breach scandal.
The Hang Seng Index fell 0.63 per cent, or 199.11 points, to 31,314.65.
The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index lost 0.67 per cent, or 22.03 points, to 3,257.22 and the Shenzhen Composite Index, which tracks stocks on China's second exchange, fell 0.74 per cent, or 13.78 points, to 1,854.27.
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Winnipeg police said a man is in custody after a woman was stabbed in the upper part of her body in the West End area late Sunday evening.
Police said the incident happened around 10:30 p.m., at a residence on Maryland Street. Emergency crews were called and the woman was taken to hospital where she remains in stable condition.
Shortly later on officers located the male suspect in the area and arrested him.
Police said a 28-year-old man been charged with aggravated assault, possession of a weapon and breach of probation.
He remains in custody.
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Whether confused by the change or eager to get an early start, the Twins' clubhouse was jammed with pitchers reporting for work on Monday morning. Nearly the entire pitching staff arrived at Hammond Stadium, even though no staff-led workouts can take place until Wednesday, when Paul Molitor first addresses his 2017 squad.
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UN to consult sides on restarting Cyprus peace talks
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — A United Nations spokesman says a U.N. official will sound out all sides involved in efforts to reunify ethnically divided Cyprus to see if conditions have ripened to resume peace talks.
U.N. deputy spokesman Farhan Haq said Tuesday that the U.N. chief has asked Jane Holl Lute to carry out the consultations. It's unclear when exactly the contacts will begin.
Negotiations at a Swiss resort a year ago brought together the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot leaders as well as top diplomats from the island's guarantors: Britain, Greece and Turkey. But the process collapsed after several days of intensive talks.
Lute is being asked to determine whether a yearlong period of "reflection" on the failed talks indicates the ground is again ready for a return to the negotiating table.
Former pathetic loser candidates Sen. John McCain seems like he doesn’t want to miss a chance to knock the Trump administration whenever the opportunity present itself. I think he’s still upset his boyfriend, Lindsey Graham, couldn’t get above 1% in the polls when he ran for the GOP nod against Trump. This is payback and it makes McCain a bum in my opinion!
Yahoo News report Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., said Tuesday that Michael Flynn’s resignation as national security adviser highlights “dysfunction” in President Trump’s White House and raises fresh questions about the commander in chief’s relations with Russia.
McCain, the chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, praised Flynn’s “invaluable contributions in the fight against terrorism” in a written statement released hours after the retired Army lieutenant general resigned.
“At the same time, General Flynn’s resignation is a troubling indication of the dysfunction of the current national security apparatus,” the Arizona Republican said.
File photo: Security forces and civilians gather at the scene of a deadly car bomb in the Habibiya neighborhood of Sadr City, Baghdad, Iraq. (Source: AP photo) File photo: Security forces and civilians gather at the scene of a deadly car bomb in the Habibiya neighborhood of Sadr City, Baghdad, Iraq. (Source: AP photo)
A suicide bomber detonated a pick-up truck on Wednesday in Sadr City, a heavily populated poor Shi’ite suburb of Baghdad, killing at least 15 and wounding 50, security sources said. The explosion, the deadliest in Baghdad so far this year, targeted a crowded street full of garages and used car dealers.
Islamic has stepped up bombings in Iraq last year, in retaliation to a U.S.-backed campaign that dislodged the hardline Sunni group from most Iraqi cities it took over in 2014. The militants also control parts of neighbouring Syria.
ALMA, GA (WSAV) – Alma police have captured 38-year-old Torris Snell, who also goes by Tony, who they say cut a woman’s throat last night.
According to officials, it happened on South Bead Street in Bacon County in the evening of February 14.
The woman was airlifted to the hospital and her condition is unknown at this time.
Decatur police report that a Decatur man was found dead inside a wrecked sport utility vehicle Saturday morning.
Police responded to a call about a single-vehicle crash with injuries shortly before 7:30 a.m. on 2nd Street Southwest near the intersection of Old Moulton Road. Responding units found a Chevrolet SUV off the roadway with heavy front end damage.
Police say the SUV appeared to have left the roadway and struck a tree head-on.
The vehicle was occupied by an elderly male driver. Decatur Fire and Rescue determined that the male was not breathing and had no pulse. Morgan County Coroner Jeff Chunn pronounced the driver dead on the scene.
Decatur police identified him as 83-year-old Wendell Ray Shankle.
Investigators believe Shankle suffered from an unknown medical event and died prior to his vehicle leaving the roadway.
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PLANTATION KEY, Fla. — A robbery suspect who shot a Florida Keys sheriff's deputy in the chest in a videotaped shootout has been sentenced to life in prison.
The Miami Herald reports that 27-year-old Timothy Thomas was sentenced Tuesday in Plantation Key for the 2015 shooting of Monroe County Deputy Joshua Gordon, who was saved by his body armor.
Gordon had tried to pull him over for driving a car with stolen tags, and didn't know Thomas was wanted for robbery and a probation violation.
Thomas drove off after being hit twice in the ensuing gun battle with Gordon and other deputies. He surrendered the next day in Key West after an hours-long standoff.
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Deckerville celebrated this year’s prom at Ubly Heights Golf and Country Club.
Redskins head coach Jay Gruden was right when he said Monday night that the injury Josh Norman suffered in the first half would keep him out for multiple weeks.
Norman tweeted Friday that he would be out four weeks and NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports the diagnosis was a broken rib and small puncture of the lung.
After a bye this week, Washington has an important stretch of games coming up that it could be forced to navigate without its top player on defense. The Skins play the 49ers in Week 6, followed by a Monday night game against the Eagles in Philadelphia and a home game against the Cowboys. Norman’s four-week timeline would have him return for another tough test in Week 9 on the road against the Seahawks.
Bashaud Breeland will assume Norman’s No. 1 corner duties, while Quinton Dunbar is likely to cover the other side of the field in Washington’s base defense.
The injury means Norman will miss his first NFL game since a concussion sidelined him for two weeks in 2014 with the Panthers.
The 2017 Top 100 Clubs list is available to you in gallery format. Each slide includes the company name, rank and revenue for this year's list.
Each year, Club Industry compiles a list of the Top 100 Clubs in the country based on revenue. The list for 2017 (based on 2016 revenue) is included in this gallery. The majority of the numbers are reported by executives at the club companies themselves. Where noted, Club Industry has estimated or used other sources to determine the revenue of some companies who did not submit. All images are a combination of file photos, staff photos, and photos or logos submitted by the companies. For analysis of the Top 100 Clubs list, click on this article.
Editors' Note: Thank you to Dawn Hightower, contributing editor, for putting together this year's photo gallery.
NEW YORK (AP) – She’s once, twice, three times a Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover lady.
Kate Upton is once again gracing the cover of the annual issue, becoming only the fourth woman to do so three times. This year, she’s making the splash with three different covers.
Other women who did the cover three times include Tyra Banks, Heidi Klum and Christie Brinkley, who also is featured in this year’s edition with her two daughters. Elle Macpherson holds the record with five cover appearances.
Other notables in this year’s edition include former cover girl Chrissy Teigen, an expectant mother and athletes including tennis champ Serena Williams and Olympic gold medal gymnast Simone Biles.
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The last time Missouri fans saw Pig Brown on a football field, on Oct. 27, 2007, the former Tiger safety crumpled to the ground during the fourth quarter. The Tigers defeated Iowa State, but Brown ...
Jeffrey Carroll scored 26 points, tying a career-high with five 3-pointers, and Kendall Smith added 19 points to help Oklahoma State beat Stanford 71-65 on Monday night in a second-round game of the NIT.
Oklahoma State (21-14) outscored Stanford 29-18 in the fourth quarter to secure a school-record-tying 15th home victory this season. The Cowboys trailed 54-53 before Carroll scored five points during a 12-1 run for the only double-digit lead of the second half.
Mitchell Solomon chipped in with 10 points for the Cowboys, who won a second straight NIT game for the first time in school history in front of a crowd of 9,635. Carroll scored 11 points in the first half as Oklahoma State led 30-29 after assisting on eight of its 12 baskets.
Michael Humphrey scored 15 points and grabbed 20 rebounds for his seventh double-double of the season for Stanford (19-16). Reid Travis added 10 points and 11 rebounds and Dorian Pickens, averaging 14.7 points, was just 3-of-13 shooting for 11 points.
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The week has finally come to an end, but that doesn't mean you have to stop talking about TRL. Today's episode had A LOT going on from performances by Romeo Santos and Fat Joe to guest appearances from Victor Cruz, La La Anthony, and Joan Smalls. We also received calls from Camila Cabello and J.Lo which we are still freaking out over for obvious reasons. While all of that was happening, we kept track of all of your reactions on Twitter. Here are 23 tweets that we identified with the most. Until next time, tune into TRL on weekdays at 3:30pm ET!
Police are investigating the "suspicious" death of a woman whose body was found by her young son in a townhouse late Friday morning. Authorities responded to a death investigation in the 2200 block of Ridge Run Road, near Interstate 20 and State Highway 360, about 10:30 a.m. A neighbor called 911 to report that the boy had come over, saying that it looked like his mother was dead, Arlington police spokesman Christopher Cook said.
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* Q1 earnings per share $0.01
* Q1 revenue $328 million versus $329 million
* Q1 same store sales fell 4 percent
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UNITED NATIONS (AP) - The U.N. Mideast envoy says the latest escalation in Gaza between its Hamas rulers and Israel is a warning of "how close to the brink of war we are every day."
Nikolay Mladenov told an emergency Security Council meeting on Wednesday that the international community should "unequivocally condemn" Hamas' rocket and mortar attack against Israel.
But he said "the dangerous escalation" can't be divorced from two months of protests at the Gaza fence in which some 110 Palestinians were killed and large numbers injured by Israeli fire.
The Security Council remained paralyzed, unable to agree on any action.
U.S. Ambassador Nikki Haley, who called the meeting, said a proposed statement to condemn the Hamas attacks was blocked. The U.S. previously blocked three statements to condemn Israeli killings during the protests.
THE HAGUE (Reuters) - The UN’s top court on Friday sided largely with Costa Rica in a decade-old border dispute, ordering Nicaragua to remove a military camp from disputed territory.
Judges at the International Court of Justice found that Nicaragua had violated Costa Rica’s sovereignty.
This week on The Kicker, we present a special episode recorded live from Atlanta. CJR Managing Editor Vanessa Gezari talks with The New York Times’s Glenn Thrush and The Guardian’s Ben Jacobs about covering the Trump White House. They discuss the emotional toll of the breakneck news cycle, what’s different about the new administration, and how to avoid getting caught up in a reality-TV presidency.
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A Royal Caribbean cruise ship set sail from Florida on Tuesday, a day later than scheduled because of problems with life jackets.
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The possibility of a $400 Microsoft Surface tablet coming out in 2018 got a boost this week from FCC filings and hints of cheaper chips.
The budget Surface would be designed to better compete with Apple iPads.
WinFuture reported Wednesday that sources inside the company say the new device will use Intel Pentium chips, which are less expensive and less powerful than Core chips. Current Surface Pro tablets use Intel Core chips and start at $800.
Meanwhile, a series of FCC filings this week back up reports that a new Surface device will launch this year.
Some details about the rumored tablet have come via Bloomberg, which reported earlier this year that the new Surface will have a 10-inch screen. Current Surface Pro models have 12-inch screens.
Microsoft didn't immediately respond to a request for comment.
Foreign criminals and failed asylum seekers could be removed from the UK within 25 days under a government proposal for a fast-track appeals system.
The ministry of justice is due to unveil the proposal for a new process to speed up deportation appeals and accelerate the removal of those with no right to remain.
The government believes the system could speed up about 2,000 cases a year and save the taxpayer an estimated £2.7 million, officials say.
Justice Secretary Liz Truss said: "It is vital that foreign nationals who have no right to remain in the country should be removed as quickly as possible.
"We must ensure that foreign criminals and failed asylum seekers are not exploiting the justice system by attempting to stay in the UK after their claims have been rejected.
"Our proposals are also better for detainees as it will see their detention time cut."
George County Schools have been using new techniques in teaching for a few years, but now, the Mississippi Department of Education is recognizing those techniques.
Soham killer Ian Huntley is reportedly asking inmates to called him Lian, a female version of his name.
The child murderer, 43, who is serving a minimum of 40 years at Durham’s Frankland jail, used his new name to sign a newspaper cutting for a friend, the Sun reported.
“Huntley’s been telling everyone to call him Lian," a source told the newspaper.
“It’s getting him loads of attention and he feels like a bit of a celebrity inside - which itself makes him feel a bit safer.
“He’s taking pleasure in signing everything for as many inmates as possible with his new name."
The post-Mason Plumlee era of Trail Blazers basketball got off to a flat tire of a start Monday night at Moda Center. The Blazers yielded a game-tying jumper to Paul Millsap at the buzzer in regulation to force overtime, then kissed away a seven-point lead on their way to a 109-104 overtime loss to Atlanta.
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In this Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016, file photo, Actress Cynthia Nixon poses for the photographers during a photo call for the film 'A Quiet Passion' at the 2016 Berlinale Film Festival in Berlin, Germany. The former "Sex and the City" star says she'll challenge Gov. Andrew Cuomo in New York's Democratic primary in September. Her announcement Monday, March 19, 2018, sets up a race pitting an openly gay liberal activist against a two-term incumbent with a $30 million war chest and possible presidential ambitions. (AP Photo/Michael Sohn)
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It’s hard to forget images of Jaden Smith wearing a white batman suit as a guest Kanye West and Kim Kardashian’s wedding back in 2015.
Now fans don’t have to forget, as Smith broke out the iconic suit once again for his latest music video “Batman.”
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Directed by Moises Arias and produced by Omarr Rambert, the video features Smith as Bruce Wayne-type character who dons his infamous white suit.
At one point in the video, Smith faces off against a man in a traditional black-and-yellow Batman suit and gets put in a headlock by a man dressed as Superman. This is certainly one music video Smith fans don’t want to miss out on.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Travelers looking to take a cheap Delta Air Lines will soon need to pay for even one piece of checked baggage when flying to Europe or North Africa.
The airline said this week that it will charge Basic Economy passengers $60 for the first bag and $100 for a second. The fees will apply to tickets bought after Dec. 6 and for flights after April 10 originating from the U.S. and Canada.
There is no change in policy for more expensive international flight tickets or for flights to other regions. Delta is currently expanding its Basic Economy flights for overseas travelers.
For domestic travel, Delta already charges $25 for the first bag and $35 for the second.
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Cleveland police plan to recruit more women, minorities
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Police Department plans to hire more women and people of color to better reflect the city's demographics.
Cleveland.com reports the recruitment plan draft released Tuesday calls for the department to hire 75 women and 75 minorities by the end of next year.
Women make up 15 percent of the department, while African Americans account for 22 percent of the ranks.
Just over half of Cleveland's overall population is black, and women account for half of all residents.
Cleveland has to make a recruitment plan under an agreement it reached with the U.S. Justice Department.
The police department's recruitment team is using radio ads and community newspapers. New hiring strategies include ads featuring female Cleveland police officers and partnerships with organizations like the NAACP and Urban League.
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Brazil's military police, like all law enforcement, are entrusted with an essential and noble responsibility: protecting the population from crime. And all Brazilians have a right to this protection equally, no matter their gender, race, or political views.
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Samsung is kicking off 2017 with budget phone buyers in mind.
The electronics giant on Monday introduced its updated Galaxy A series phones: the 5.7-inch A7, 5.2-inch A5 and 4.7-inch A3. The 2017 versions of these phones come with a handful of upgrades, like IP68 water and dust resistance, and improved 16-megapixel front and rear cameras.
Samsung's Galaxy A range of phones is designed for a younger, trendier crowd who can't afford its high-end flagships. While many eyes are trained to the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S8, those seeking a lower-cost phone may want to shift focus to the 2017 A series.
The Galaxy A will be available in Russia in early January and later expanded to global markets. Samsung didn't immediately respond to a request for more information on availability and pricing.
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Metro services are back running in Sunderland, but with some delays.
Passengers faced disruption this morning after a points failure knocked out trains on the Sunderland line between South Hylton and Park Lane in both directions.
Metro said trains are now back in operation, however, but subject to delays.
NEW YORK (AP) - The Weinstein Co. has filed for bankruptcy protection with a buyout offer in hand from a private equity firm, the latest twist in its efforts to survive the sexual abuse scandal that brought down co-founder Harvey Weinstein.
The company also announced on Monday that it was releasing any victims of or witnesses to Weinstein's alleged misconduct from any non-disclosure agreement that would prevent them from speaking out.
In a statement, the company says it "expressly releases any confidentiality provision" to the extent that it has prevented anyone who "suffered or witnessed any form of sexual misconduct by Harvey Weinstein from telling their stories."
The Weinstein Co. says it has entered into sale agreement with Lantern Capital Partners, subject to approval by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Delaware.
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Hours after raids on the chief of the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha, Bimal Gurang, who is leading protests to demand a separate Gorkhaland, angry protesters set a police car on fire that led to lathicharge by police.Police recovered nearly 400 weapons, including arrows, and explosives when they raided office of the Morcha this morning. A leader of the group, Karuna Gurang, was arrested.A large number of police and security personnel were seen today at the Morcha's addresses, including the Kanchenjunga Stadium where it holds its meetings.Earlier this week, protesters vandalised government offices in Darjeeling as part of the Morcha's call for a shutdown. On Tuesday, there were clashes in which the police used batons on protesters.The Gorkha Janmukti Morcha controls the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration or GTA.According to news agency PTI, the centre is closely monitoring the situation in the hill district and has offered all assistance to the West Bengal government.
Homo naledi: making sense of 300,000-year-old bones of contention
"Scientific shock": That is what Debra Bolter experienced when she first walked into The Vault at the University of the Witwatersrand and came face to face with the 1500 fossils of Homo naledi.
Authorities inside the Manus Island refugee camp in Papua New Guinea walk around the camp serving deportation notices to detainees, February 9, 2017. Behrouz Boochani/Handout via Detainees are pictured inside the Manus Island refugee camp in Papua New Guinea, February 11, 2017.
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U.S. Marshals have arrested a Youngstown woman secretly indicted on charges including involuntary manslaughter as well as heroin trafficking. The suspect was indicted Thursday on charges of involuntary manslaughter, corrupting another with drugs, possession of heroin and trafficking in heroin.
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Hilary Knight will be competing as part of the US women's hockey team in the 2018 Winter Olympics.
She has her sights firmly set on a gold medal but also leaving a healthy legacy for young girls.
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New Amazon series was too sad for 'This Is Us' network NBC “The Dangerous Book for Boys” is set in Akron, Ohio — but its foundation was built in New Mexico during the run of “Breaking Bad,” shot in Albuquerque with star...
An inside look at how many people are actually watching Prime Video Amazon Prime Video has grown into a formidable force in the US, according to a report on Thursday. Amazon had 26 million subscribers across the country at the end of...
'Sneaky Pete' walks into his own trap in Season 2 Con man Marius Josipovic (Giovanni Ribisi) is on a different quest in Season 2 of Amazon’s “Sneaky Pete” — and he hasn’t changed his larcenous ways. “It’s an evolution in...
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Crowbar will embark on a string of US headline dates with Tombs, Incite, and Tricounty Terror on select dates. The trek kicks off on November 11th at Alamo City Music Hall in San Antonio, Texas, and wraps up on December 1st at The Warehouse in Clarksville, Tennessee.
Tickets are available here.
Tour dates:
November
11 - San Antonio, TX - Alamo City Music Hall
13 - Las Vegas, NV - Beauty Bar*
14 - San Diego, CA - Brick by Brick*
15 - West Hollywood, CA - Whiskey a Go Go*
17 - Reno, NV - Hard Rock*
19 - Eugene, OR - Old Nick’s*
20 - Portland, OR - Bossanova Ballroom*
21 - Seattle, WA - Studio Seven*
22 - Spokane, WA - The Pin*
24 - Colorado Springs, CO - The Black Sheep
25 - Lincoln, NE - Duffy’s Tavern
26 - Des Moines, IA - Vaudeville Mews
27 - Chicago, IL - Reggies
28 - Toledo, OH - Frankies
29 - Bloomington, IL - Castle Theatre
30 - Kent, OH - The Outpost
December
1 - Clarksville, TN - The Warehouse
* - no Tricounty Terror
Among those to exit the Uganda People's Defence Forces is Gen David Sejusa, who will be retired next year. Two years after the former Coordinator of Intelligence Services walks away from an army with which he has had a love-and-hate relationship for more than three decades, Gen Sejusa will be joined in civilian life by police chief, Gen Kayihura is set to leave with another notable, Maj Gen Pecos Kuteesa, who, along with President Yoweri Museveni and the opposition leader, Col Dr Kizza Besigye, have recorded the events of that guerrilla war in books.
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Conquest Art loves to inspire people living with disabilities and long term health issues to discover their creative energy and build self confidence through art. Everyone is encourage to create artwork from their imagination and develop their own style in their own time. That is important, as a person's disability can sometimes affect their level of creativity. Many who doubt their ability to draw or paint are surprised at the results of their work. No artistic talent or previous experience is necessary and all materials are provided.
The Canes' Justin Williams (14) and Jeff Skinner (53) fight the Caps' Taylor Chorney (4) for the puck during a preseason NHL game between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Washington Capitals at PNC Arena on Sept. 29, 2017. Chris Seward cseward@newsobserver.com
Volkswagen has officially unveiled the new Volkswagen ID R Pikes Peak Concept. The car is set to compete in the famous Pikes Peak Hill Climb event which will take place in Colorado on 24 June 2018.
The one purpose is to beat the existing record of 8:57.118 minutes for electric cars at the “Race to the Clouds”. The Volkswagen ID R Pikes Peak has two electric engines that deliver 680 horsepower and 650 Nm peak of torque.
This amount of power is enought for the car to run from not to 100 km/h in just 2.25 seconds. For short, the German concept is faster that Formula 1 and Formula E cars. Behind the wheel of the ID R Pikes Peak concept will be Romain Dumas, the man who managed to won the 24 Hours of Le Mans twice.
Start at 2,862 metres above sea level, 1,440 vertical metres of climbing, 156 corners - this will be the challenge.
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DURHAM, N.C. — Raashean Davis matched his career-high with 23 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to lead North Carolina Central to a 72-61 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference victory over Delaware State Saturday, keeping the Hornets winless in conference play.
Raekwon Harney scored at the basket in the final minute of the first half to give NC Central a 40-34 lead, but Artem Tavakalyan hit a 3 with :38 left to send Delaware State into intermission trailing by just three, 40-37.
Zacarry Douglas’ layup with 15:56 left in the game sparked an 8-0 run by the Eagles to go up by double digits, 54-44.
Reginald Gardner Jr. and Pablo Rivas scored 13 and 12 points, respectively, for NC Central (11-10, 5-2) and Jordan Perkins added 10 points, seven boards and six assists.
Jonathan Walker scored 19 points for Delaware State (2-21, 0-8). Tavakalyan added 17 points and Marquis Collins contributed 15.
Bernard Campbell Middle School students raised more than $1,200 for Special Olympics through the Polar Plunge, held Jan. 28 at Longview Lake.
They braved 35-degree water to help athletes with disabilities participate in year-round sports.
Bernard Campbell students participating in the Polar Plunge included Sydni Wantland, Logan Turner, Natalie Allen, Aubrey Montford and Landon Binger. Raising money but unable to plunge was Skylee Narron.
The Verge reports: “Microsoft has passed Google (Alphabet) in market valuation for the first time in three years, reports CNBC. Microsoft is now valued at $753 billion, while Alphabet (Google’s parent company) is valued at $739 billion. It makes Microsoft the third most valuable company in the world, behind Apple and Amazon.”
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Federal investigation into Trump campaign’s ties to Russia has expanded to include whether the president tried to thwart it, the Washington Post reports
Donald Trump is reportedly being investigated forobstruction of justice by the special counsel looking into Russia’s interference in the 2016 presidential election. This marks the first time that the ongoing investigation, which has hung over Trump since his inauguration, has potentially implicated the president himself.
The Washington Post reported on Wednesday night that the federal probe into the Trump campaign’s ties with Russia during the 2016 campaign, being overseen by Robert Mueller, has now expanded into whether the president attempted to thwart that investigation.
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TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KLIX) People wanting to go for a dip or go fishing at the popular Dierkes Lake will have to wait a while longer as city officials determine the cause of a color change that happened before the weekend. On Friday the city of Twin Falls issued a notice that access to Dierkes Lake and the Hidden Lakes would be closed while the water is being tested for safety after the color of the water changed to an apparent bright green. Access to Shoshone Falls Park is still open. The city advised people not to swim, fish or recreate at the lake until test come back later this week.
If the first teaser for the cast’s reunion on the E! docuseries Reunion Road Trip teaches viewers anything: no, nothing has changed. “It’s America’s favorite fist-pumpers,” the announcer cheers, as the main GTL crew is back together and as rowdy as ever. Maybe they have matured? Gawd, I hope NOT!
The Illinois Department of Transportation on Wednesday announced a change in the lane closures on Interstate 55 from mile marker 24 to mile marker 26 north of Illinois 143 starting Thursday.
I-55 will continue to be restricted to one lane in each direction, but traffic will be switched over to the southbound bridge, allowing work to begin on the northbound structure. The new configuration will be used throughout the remainder of the project. The work is expected to be complete by the end of September.
Motorists are urged to use caution, obey all warning signs and allow extra time when traveling through the work zone.
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SALINE, Mich. (WAND) – A worker lost her job after admitting to baking laxatives into brownies meant for a coworker’s send-off event.
Another worker at the Michigan engineering company (name unknown) told management and police were notified. NBC Bay Area reports police took away the brownies on May 3.
The Ann Arbor News says the woman admitted to putting laxatives in when she found out they might be tested. It reports she denied doing it at first.
Other workers at the business say it’s possible the woman and the leaving employee had some sort of issue between them.
Police say the woman might have faced charges if anyone had eaten the brownies. The NBC station says nobody did.
Shares of manufacturing and transportation companies ticked down after a mixed jobs report. The U.S. economy lost jobs in September for the first time in seven years, with a decline of 33,000 in payrolls. There were other signs of strength in the report, however, with the unemployment rate falling to 4.2%, the lowest since 2001. "I wouldn't make too much out of it just yet," said Michael Arone, chief investment strategist at State Street Global Advisors' US SPDR business. "Certainly Hurricanes Harvey and Irma affected [the data.] That said, the rate of jobs growth been decelerating for a little while now." Mr. Arone said it would be prudent to wait for further jobs data before drawing conclusions over whether there's a more lasting trend in slowing jobs market. In a good sign for the global economic recovery, orders for German manufacturers rose 3.6% in August.
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Riders in action during the fourth stage of the Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana cycling race over 181km from Orihuela to Cocentaina near Alicante, Spain, Feb. 3, 2018. EPA-EFE/MANUEL BRUQUE
Spanish rider Alejandro Valverde of the Movistar Team celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win the fourth stage of the Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana cycling race over 181km from Orihuela to Cocentaina near Alicante, Spain, Feb. 3, 2018. EPA-EFE/MANUEL BRUQUE
Spain's Alejandro Valverde (Movistar) on Saturday won the queen stage of the 69th Tour of Valencia, virtually assuring himself of a third title at this road cycling race.
Valverde chased down Britain's Adam Yates (Mitchelton-Scott) over the final uphill climb to the finish line to take the lead; he then rode the last 100 meters all alone to end the fourth stage with a time of four hours, 48 minutes and 34 seconds.
John Boyega is fighting aliens again and this time its in Pacific Rim Uprising. He plays Jake Pentecost, the son of Idris Elba’s character in the original. Jake, a once-promising Jaeger pilot teams up with Scott Eastwood as Lambert to take down the monstrous Kaiju.
This movie is faster, brighter and a lot younger than the original, making it easier to follow and a lot more entertaining. I talked to John and Scott about representation in Hollywood, from both sides of the aisle and I asked Scott about his reaction to the public beef by his Fast & Furious cast members. Long story short, his name is Bennett and he’s not in it.
Pacific Rim hits theaters everywhere Friday, March 23rd.
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STORRS -- The UConn Huskies defeated the Quinnipiac Bobcats by a final score of 71 to 46 at the Harry A. Gampel Pavilion in Storrs.
Lines began to form outside Gampel about an hour before tip-off. Eager fans flew in from all over the world, packing the arena and showing off their Huskies pride.
"Birmingham, Alabama - all the way to see my girls," exclaimed one eager fan, waiting impatiently to see his Huskies play.
Thousands filled the arena, but several were interested in showing their pride elsewhere.
"I think it just has like, a relaxed vibe," explains Hadley Lloyd as she sips her green beer inside Grill 86, a local bar in Storrs. Several fans decided to skip the crowds at Gampel and catch the game at one of the local sports bars for calmer atmosphere and good food choices.
At the end of the day, the Huskies won and fans came pouring out of Gampel with a simple message:
"Go Huskies!"
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Kenyon Martin I Apologize To Jeremy Lin ... But His Hair Is Still Hilarious
Kenyon Martin: I Apologize To Jeremy Lin, But His Hair Is Still Weird
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Kenyon Martin says he's sorry for saying Jeremy Lin was biting black people's swag with his new dreadlocks ... but is sticking by his belief that Lin's hair is freakin' weird.
Martin got destroyed on social media for comments he made about Lin's new 'do, specifically his belief that Jeremy chose the hairstyle because he "wants to be black."
We spoke to K-Mart, and he says he's far from the racist he's being depicted as, and wants to apologize to Lin for the comment he said was a joke, which was taken totally wrong.
As for the subject of Lin's polarizing new look, Kenyon still had to keep it real, even while he was eating a little crow.
"Is it still funny that he has dreadlocks? Yes."
Law enforcement blocked off the Main Street bridge in both directions for three hours late Monday afternoon as an unidentified man in his 20s threatened to jump off the bridge.
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Police identified the man shot to death inside the Firelight Lounge early Saturday as 35-year-old Michael J. Williams Jr. of Kansas City.
Williams was shot to death about 1:30 a.m. at the club in the 1800 block of Parallel Parkway.
The club's owner, Mark Anthony, said a woman pushed her way past security and fired one shot. Williams died inside the business by the time police arrived.
Anthony declined to tell a Star reporter the woman's name, but said she is known by community members.
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Police said the homicide remains under investigation and asked anyone with information to call the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS (8477).
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan says China has been pressuring the governments of five countries in the Middle East, Africa and South America to force the island to change the names of its unofficial representative offices.
The foreign ministry says Beijing has pressured Nigeria, Bahrain, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates and Ecuador to remove "Republic of China" — Taiwan's formal name — or "Taiwan" from Taiwan's trade offices. None of the five is among Taiwan's 20 remaining official allies.
It suggests Beijing is increasing the pressure on Taiwan, a self-governing democracy that Beijing claims as its territory. On Tuesday, Panama switched diplomatic relations from Taiwan to China.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lu Kang told reporters Thursday that the "One China" policy was fundamental and Beijing appreciates "these nations' way of handling issues with Taiwan."
Future of Concordia College Alabama Uncertain
by George McDonald
From the West Alabama Newsroom–
Lingering financial challenges have left the future of Concordia College Alabama in Selma hanging in the balance.
Interim Transition Officer Dr. James Lyons says the school needs an investor if its going to continue operating beyond this school year.
Lyons says he’s been working with an investor from Taiwan who has shown some interest in taking over the college.
He says millions of dollars are needed to address ongoing financial issues at the institution.
“This is a real challenge for private institutions throughout the country,” said Lyons.
“If we can identify an investor, and there are people interested in this mission, but if we can identify someone and soon, we go forward. We not only survive but we thrive and that’s the challenge.”
Concordia College Alabama has about 100 employees and serves about 450 students.
The school was founded in 1922.
Govt in sanitation project | Malawi 24
As a way of dealing with sanitation related diseases, government is implementing sustainable rural water and sanitation infrastructure for improved health and livelihood project in five districts of the country. Speaking to local media, water supply and sanitation director in the ministry of agriculture, …
Charlie Culberson belts a two-run home run to left in the 9th inning, giving the Braves the walk-off win with his first homer of the season
May 2 Bio Gate AG:
* Chairman of supervisory board Knud Klingler to resign from supervisory board with effect as of the end of the AGM
* Former CEO Karl Richter, will leave the management board and will stand for election to the supervisory board at this year's annual general meeting
* In this case, it is intended that Richter should assume the mandate as chairman of the supervisory board. The previous CFO and chairman Marc Lloret-Grau assumes the CEO position on the board of management Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
Nizhny Novgorod: Uruguay striker Edinson Cavani is likely to miss his side's World Cup quarter-final against France on Friday after suffering a calf injury in the last-16 win over Portugal.
The Uruguayan Football Association (UFA) posted photos of Wednesday's training session on social media, with Cavani a notable absentee.
After tests on Monday, doctors confirmed the Paris Saint-Germain star had suffered bruising to his left calf, although he had not torn a muscle.
With the 31-year-old Cavani set to be sidelined, Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez will likely play Cristhian Stuani up front alongside Luis Suarez for the two-time World Champions.
Girona forward Stuani replaced Cavani, after the latter had scored both goals in Uruguay's 2-1 victory against Portugal.
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SC Rep. Joseph Neal argues for removing the Confederate battle flag from the SC statehouse grounds.
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It was not a good start for the recently demoted SP Chris Heston. Heston pitched for the Twins in Sunday's blowout, but still started this game yesterday for Rochester, and almost immediately started giving up runs-two in the first inning, one on the second inning, and another in the third before getting yanked.
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Confidence behind Kelowna’s bid to host the 2020 Memorial Cup is growing.
A committee, including Kelowna mayor Colin Basran, visited the City of Regina last week where the 100th Memorial Cup was held.
Tom Dyas, Chair of the Kelowna 2020 bid, said Kelowna is well positioned to host the 2020 event.
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We have the perfect venue, and we’ve made significant investments in infrastructure across the City but more importantly, we have the most supportive and engaging community in Canada,” Dyas said.
The Committee estimates Kelowna could see an economic boom ranging from $12 – $15 million.
The host for the 2020 Memorial Cup will be announced in Calgary next October.
The last time the Rockets hosted the Memorial Cup was in 2004 — capturing the cup on home ice.
Most people know Thierry Millet as "Monsieur Pep." That's because for the past 47 years, he has run a small business called Pep's—the only umbrella repair shop in France (and quite possibly all of Europe). Inside this tiny store, Millet has dedicated his life to keeping Parisians dry and shaded—to the tune of 10,000 umbrellas, sunshades and canes repaired each year. To be a good umbrella repairman, you need to be patient, observant and handy, Millet says. And after watching him work his magic, it's hard not to appreciate the craft and love that goes into his truly unique line of work.
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Both lanes blocked at State Highway 1 between Sanson and Bulls, near Ohakea Air Base.
Police and ambulance, including a helicopter, is in attendance at a crash involving four cars.
Traffic is backed up and significant delays are expected.
Police ask motorists to avoid the area and take alternative routes if possible.
For those who are stuck in traffic, we ask these motorists to exercise patience.
The road is being cleared as quickly as possible.
At this stage there is no information about any injuries of those involved in the crash.
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Michael E. Brown, 33
Michael Eugene Brown, 33, of Woodbridge, VA died peacefully April 13, 2017 at his home in Fredericksburg, VA.
He is the beloved son of father Leonard E. Brown, Jr. and mother Mary Bernice Wurst, and two sisters Anita and Brianna.
Michael is survived by his wonderful son Austin, two beautiful daughters, Lexi and Isabella, and his long-time girlfriend Rachel Taylor and her daughter Cora.
The family will receive visitors from 1-2PM on Saturday, April 22, 2017, followed by a memorial service from 2-3PM at Miller Funeral Home, 3200 Golansky Blvd., Woodbridge, VA.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Salvation Army at givesalvationarmyusa.org in honor of Michael.
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TAIPEI, Taiwan -- Tourists walk to see Takeshi Tree (金城武樹) on Brown Avenue of Chihshang Township in Taitung, Monday, Jan. 2. Over the New Year long weekend, the tree drew approximately 20,000 visitors, who packed the avenue and nearby illegal parking lots with vehicles. The tree, named after popular Taiwanese-Japanese actor Takeshi Kaneshiro, became a famous tourist attraction after he shot a coffee ad film there.
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Today TMZ reached out to Scott Baio for his comments concerning Nicole Eggert’s new comments, concerning her allegations of him sexually assaulting her when they worked together on Charles In Charge.
Nicole recently said, “I’d like to see him come clean for the sake of his daughter. Be a good parent.”
Baio had NO clue she had said such on camera… and was visible hurt.
Click HERE to see TMZ’s chat today with Scott.
A top Pakistani bomb squad officer has been killed along with another policeman while trying to defuse a bomb in the southwestern city of Quetta, police said on Tuesday. The commander of the city's bomb disposal unit and a colleague were killed late on Monday, hours after another blast killed at least 13 people and wounded more than 80 in the eastern city of Lahore.
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A beer trade group with members that sell the beverage in aluminum cans. Companies that want to show their products have a role in national security. And foreign trading blocs like the European Union. All these entities are trying to figure out the new rules when it comes to applying for exemptions from tariffs on steel and aluminum that are set to take effect at the end of this week.
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Changes could be nearing in one state as lawmakers continue protecting the lives of their littlest residents.Some Nebraska lawmakers are hoping that new rules are passed to keep kids safe in cars.They are looking specifically at changing the age-requirements when it comes to car seat laws.Currently, children age six and under must ride in a car seat.State lawmakers want to expand the requirement by two years. Meaning, children under the age eight would be required to ride in their car seat.Also, children who are two years old and younger would be required to ride in rear-facing car seats.Mother of five Emily Johnston commented on the requirement expansion stating, "We as people just need a little help with our common sense. Like sometimes we forget that seat belts are to help us, and we should use them, and sometimes a law is what helps get that taken care of for us."Currently, the law has no language concerning rear facing seats.
Now that the dust has settled on the meme extravaganza of United Airlines vs Passenger. I combed through the depths of cyberspace and put a collection together of my favorites. Here you go.
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OKLAHOMA CITY – Work is expected to begin soon on a new concept restaurant that will open its doors in Midtown.
According to our partners at OKCTalk, work is set to begin on The Collective in Midtown. The food hall with seven kitchens and an indoor/outdoor bar will be at N.W. 10th St. and Harvey in Midtown.
Each kitchen will host a different food concept and will be rented out to different vendors. Organizers say food vendors will be expected to maintain 4-star ratings on social media, otherwise they run the risk of being replaced.
As for the bar, it will feature 32 taps with a wide array of local craft beers, simple cocktails and a wine selection.
OKCTalk reports that plans have just been finalized for the restaurant, so work will begin soon.
Organizers hope to have the restaurant open by the end of the year.
QUETTA, Pakistan — Pakistan’s military says suicide bombers blew themselves up near a police vehicle and a security checkpoint in separate incidents in the southwestern city of Quetta, killing five police and wounding eight paramilitary troops.
A military statement Tuesday says a suicide bomber targeted a police vehicle on an airport road killing five police and wounding seven others.
Separately, the statement says two suicide bombers walked to the Frontier Corps checkpoint in the Mian Ghundi area and detonated explosive vests minutes apart, when paramilitaries fired on them.
Police officer Mohammad Aslam said eight wounded troops were hospitalized.
No group claimed responsibility but Islamic militants operating in the region have claimed past such attacks. Baluch separatist groups also have engaged in low-level insurgency in Baluchistan, of which Quetta is the capital.
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On Saturday, June 24, in Melrose Parish Church, a concert will be given by two pianists and four singers to celebrate the 70th birthday of internationally renowned Borders’ pianist, John Bryden, and raising funds for two charities that help children in need across the world.
The programme will include works by Mozart, Schubert, Kenneth Leighton and Brahms, including the composer’s Liebeslieder. John will perform with Andrew Wendon. As the Dartington Piano Duo, they are well-known for their many appearances and recordings. They will be joined by soprano Collen Nicoll, mezzo-soprano Carole Clarke, baritone Ivor Klayman and tenor Jonathan Aldridge.
Of the charities supported, ‘Viva Together For Children’ is passionate about releasing children from poverty and child abuse while ‘War Child’ helps children in war-torn areas.
Starts 12 noon. Tickets at the door: £10. Free for accompanied children.
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SOUTH JORDAN, Utah -- DEA agents raided a home in Daybreak Friday, where a prescription pill operation was allegedly underway.
More than a dozen agents stormed a home near 10880 South Indigo Sky Way in the Daybreak area of South Jordan just after 8 a.m. Friday.
Neighbors say they saw undercover cops and K9 units coming and going from the home. The DEA says the raid is tied to a prescription pill operation, but no further details were immediately available.
Neighbors say the family renting the home has been there for about a year and mostly kept to themselves. Fox 13's Kiersten Nunez has more on the story, see the video above for her report.
His impassioned response came after Senate Democrats raised questions about whether Sessions privately met with Sergey Kislyak at an April 2016 foreign policy event at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington. Sessions says he was there for a speech by then-candidate Donald Trump and members of Sessions' staff were also in attendance.
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Theresa May will jet into Japan later this month amid mounting tensions in the region over the North Korea crisis.
The Prime Minister will meet Japanese PM Shinzo Abe after missile tests by Kim Jong-un’s regime were fired into the sea near Japan.
They will also discuss a post-Brexit trade deal, with industry chiefs flying out with Mrs May.
But the three-day trip beginning on August 30 is likely to be dominated by the war of words between Kim and Donald Trump as intelligence suggested North Korea was developing nuclear weapons that could hit the US.
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The US President warned of “fire and fury” after the North threatened to target the US territory of Guam.
South Korea’s President Moon Jae-in yesterday urged the US to prevent war, but North Korea said conflict could “only be turned into nuclear war”.
This was by no means Turkey’s worst terrorist incident, but the timing and the death toll among foreign nationals who were in the city to celebrate the arrival of 2017 seems intended to rip the heart out of Istanbul’s tourism. It must not be allowed to do so. As Turkey’s president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, said, the aim of such atrocities is to “demoralise our people and create chaos”.
With the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (Isil) under continued pressure in Iraq, even if its last stronghold in Mosul has yet to fall, the Islamists are anxious to cause dislocation elsewhere. The prospect of a peace deal in Syria, however tentative it might be, opens the way for concerted action against Isil by the various players in the region, including Russia and Iran. The jihadists’ time is running out; and as they become increasingly beleaguered, attacks such as these will become even more prevalent. Vigilance backed by good intelligence will be needed throughout Western capitals.
Peter decides to write Vladimir Putin after he learns of an alternate ending to the Russian version of a film he enjoys watching
AT AMAZON, Trader Joe’s 21 Seasoning Salute Blend, 2.2oz. This spice blend is amazing and really cuts down on the need for butter or oils on meat, fish or chicken. Plus it has no salt. My trainer at the gym told me about it and now I’m hooked.
Finance ministers and central bankers of G-20 countries are meeting in Argentina at a summit that has been eclipsed by growing concerns over U.S. President Donald Trump's import tariffs on steel and aluminum and the potential of a trade war.
Officials are also discussing issues including infrastructure development and the technology behind cryptocurrencies during the two-day meeting that began Monday in the Argentine capital.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin, European Central Bank President Mario Draghi and International Monetary Fund head Christine Lagarde are among those attending the summit in Buenos Aires.
It is the first of five meetings by finance ministers and central bankers scheduled in advance of a main G-20 meeting in Argentina that will be held Nov. 30-Dec 1.
The hot melt adhesives market is projected to witness a compound annual growth rate of 5.83% to reach a total market size of $7.636 billion by 2022, increasing from $5.753 billion in 2017. This is according to Research and Markets’ recent "Hot Melt Adhesives Market - Forecasts from 2017 to 2022" report.
Growing technological dominance, expansion and acquisition activities being undertaken by various enterprises and increase in demand from end-user industries such as construction, packaging, transportation, and automotive, among others, is suggested to be boosting market growth. However, the major factors limiting the growth of hot melt adhesives market are reported to be fluctuations the in economic cycle and high volatile raw material prices.
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News selected on topics and regions - oil and gas, business, politics, IT, the South Caucasus, the Caspian Sea region, Central Asia Ranking of the Azerbaijani banking sector Russia, the EU and China are the main trade partners of Kazakhstan, according to data from the Kazakh Statistics Committee. In January-February 2017, as much as 22 percent of Kazakhstan's foreign trade fell on Russia, 38.6 percent - on the EU, and 12 percent - on China.
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Pakistan’s annual inflation rate eased to 3.70 per cent in December from 3.81 per cent in November, the Bureau of Statistics said on Monday.
On a month-on-month basis, prices decreased by 0.68 per cent in December compared with November, the bureau said. Average inflation for the July-December period stood at 3.88 per cent, compared with the same period last year.
The steepest rise in year-on-year prices was seen in the prices of gram flour, pulse gram and besan. The steepest drop in year-on-year prices was in the price of onions, tomatoes and chicken.
Art Spirit Gallery owner Steve Gibbs, center, shares a laugh with John Thamm, left, and Mark Johnstone during an art opening at the gallery in Coeur d'Alene on Friday, Sept., 9, 2016. Gibbs died Saturday at the age of 64. Steve Gibbs, longtime owner of The Art Spirit Gallery in downtown Coeur d'Alene, died Saturday afternoon.
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FILE - In this Feb. 25, 2016, file photo, children hold signs during a rally in support of public charter schools at the Capitol in Olympia, Wash. Support for charter schools has fallen significantly over the past year, according to a national opinion poll. Only 39 percent of respondents say they support the formation of charter schools, compared to 51 percent last year. The study was released by Education Next, an education journal published by Harvard’s Kennedy School and Stanford University. Ted S. Warren, File AP Photo
This 32-ton British tank is touted as the “Swiss Army Knife” of combat vehicles, sporting every attachment under the sun — except maybe a toothpick and tweezers. The Terrier tank...
For already embattled defense contractors, shrinking their business is turning out to be mission impossible. BAE Systems recently ended the auction for one of its American divisions — which supplies...
MILWAUKEE — A semi truck fire has closed the two right lanes of I-43/94 southbound near Chase Avenue Tuesday morning, April 24.
According to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), the incident happened around 10:30 a.m.
Traffic appears to be backing up, drivers should plan accordingly.
This is the epitome of crazy, jealous girlfriend. I don't even understand what possesses a person to shove a 12-year-old girl simply because your boyfriend was talking to her.
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Delmah V. Doremus, 98, passed away at home on Jan. 20 after a long illness. She was the widow of William Albert Doremus, a longtime resident of Red Bank and a former chief of the Red Bank Fire Department. Mrs. Doremus was a member of the Red Bank Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary.
She is survived by her stepchildren, Charles A. Doremus, Marilyn Doremus King, Thomas Doremus and Larry Doremus. Also surviving are children Mary Beth Godville and Thomas Martin and 20 grandchildren.
If so inclined, please make donations in her honor to the Red Bank Fire Auxiliary at 90 Monmouth St., Red Bank, NJ 07701.
RIVERTON, Wyo. (AP) — Search and rescue teams completed two successful missions in the Dubois area in northwest Wyoming over the holiday weekend.
The Ranger reports the first report came in at about 3 p.m. Friday, when a man reported that his 76-year-old wife was missing after her horse had returned home without her.
Fremont County Undersheriff Ryan Lee says she had been bucked off and injured. She was flown to a hospital where her condition was not immediately known.
At about 8 p.m. Sunday police were called about two missing men, a 26-year-old and a 32-year-old, who were overdue from a bicycling excursion in an area that is impassable due to snow.
Searchers found both men in different places late Sunday night and early Monday morning. Both men were suffering from exposure.
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Information from: The (Riverton, Wyo.) Ranger, http://www.dailyranger.com
Palmer Woman Arrested after Child Injured in Houston ATV Rollover
Alaska Native News May 29, 2018.
A Friday ATV rollover on Zero Lake Road in Houston at 11:54 am resulted in DUI, Refuse to Submit to a Chemical Test, and Endangering the Welfare of a Child charges for a Palmer woman, troopers reported.
Troopers responded to Houston after being alerted to the accident and opened an investigation into the incident on Friday morning. The ensuing investigation found that a six-year-old child, who was a passenger on the ATV when the accident occurred, suffered injuries and so was taken to the Mat-Su Regional Medical Center.
43-year-old Palmer resident Darlene Amstutz was charged with the above crimes, arrested and transported to Palmer where she was remanded to the Mat-Su Pretrial Facility.
A family of geese that was found wandering on San Francisco’s Bay Bridge, was led to safety by officers from the California Highway Patrol (CHP) on Saturday, April 21.
This video shows two adult geese and their chicks being led off the bridge by the police. The CHP closed one lane of the Bay Bridge for several miles to allow the geese to reach Treasure Island safely. Credit: California Highway Patrol via Storyful
A woman died of her injuries after being struck by a Uber self-driving vehicle in Arizona, police say, prompting the ride-hailing company to suspend ts autonomous-vehicle programme across the US and Canada.
Monday’s accident in Tempe, Arizona, marked the first fatality from a self-driving vehicle, which are still being tested around the globe, and could derail efforts to fast-track the introduction of the new technology in the US.
At the time of the accident, which occurred on the night between Sunday and Monday, the car was in autonomous mode with a vehicle operator behind the wheel, Tempe police said.
“The vehicle was travelling northbound … when a female walking outside of the crosswalk crossed the road from west to east when she was struck by the Uber vehicle,” police said in a statement.
A spokesman for Uber Technologies Inc said the company was suspending its North American tests.
In a tweet, Uber expressed its condolences and said the company was fully cooperating with authorities.
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union Commission and most of the major parliamentary groups are making a final push to approve a landmark trade deal with Canada ahead of a decisive vote in the EU's legislature.
At the same time, hundreds of protesters were already outside the parliament building in Strasbourg, France, arguing that instead of growth and jobs, such a deal will bring an erosion of environmental, labor and consumer standards.
Ahead of the noon vote, EU trade Chief Cecilia Malmstrom tried to assuage concerns that the deal uniting some 500 million Europeans with 35 million Canadians would cut into the independence of EU decision-making. She said it "will not change food safety standards or any other EU requirements, only the EU institutions can do that."
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Azimut:
* ‍AZIMUT, THROUGH AUSTRALIAN SUBSIDIARY, AZ NEXT GENERATION ADVISORY (AZ NGA), ACQUIRES HENDERSON MAXWELL IN AUSTRALIA​
* ‍AGREEMENT INCLUDES SHARE SWAP OF 49% OF HENDERSON MAXWELL‘S EQUITY FOR AZ NGA SHARES AND PROGRESSIVE BUY BACK OF THESE SHARES OVER NEXT TEN YEARS​
* ‍REMAINING 51% STAKE WILL BE PAID TO FOUNDING PARTNERS IN CASH OVER A PERIOD OF TWO YEARS​
* ‍TOTAL VALUE OF TRANSACTION CONSIDERING BOTH CASH AND SHARE SWAP ENTAILS PURCHASE PRICE OF AROUND A$11.6 MILLION​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
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This year’s family walk in aid of Inspire will take place this morning, starting from Qawra near the Luzzu Restaurant.
Inspire helps over 1,000 persons with a disability through educational, therapeutic and leisure services. The costs to sustain such services reach €3.6 million a year and the organisation is thus always looking for ways to raise funds and awareness.
Registration will take place at 9am and the walk will start at 9.30am, taking its route around Qawra. There is no need to register in advance.
The walk will take around 90 minutes and will cover 6.5 kilometres. Everyone is invited to join this walk, make a personal donation (€5 per person) or collect donations from family and friends. Pets are welcome.
For more information, call 7986 5933.
A protester rushed on stage in the direction of the National Front presidential candidate and looked intent on attacking Le Pen, who has been the source of protests in France recently. The activist threw flowers at Le Pen before being tackled and removed from the situation.
A second man has been kicked out of the audience. He was naked.
Le Pen's party has been labelled "far-right" and though the party has never formally held much power in the French legislature, it has exerted pressure on the French political landscape for decades. Le Pen has sparked controversy for being nationalistic, opposed to immigration, and advocating beggar-thy-neighbor protectionist economic policies. A recent poll released by Elabe Monday showed Le Pen had picked up support, polling at 23 percent versus 22.5 percent a week earlier. She is one point behind Emmanuel Macron.
Police are appealing for information after the door of a house in Wellingborough was damaged.
The damage occurred at a property in Rycroft Close at about 1.30am on Thursday, October 5.
No further details have been released by the force.
Officers would like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed any suspicious activity in the area at the time.
Witnesses or anyone with information about this incident can contact police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
This was taken just before I stepped out for the ceremony. My outfit turned out just the way I had imagined.
Vaibhav getting ready at home.
My sister Anaita Shroff Adajania with her husband Homi Adajania and their sons Zane and Zreh Adajania.
My nephews wore cool light up sneakers and matching suits.
Vaibhav walked down the aisle with his mum Usha.
I walked down the aisle with my dad who was wearing a traditional Parsi dugli.
We picked ‘Thinking Out Loud’ by Ed Sheeran for our first dance.
Anaita, our best man raised the toast!
Watch Carrie Underwood sing the National Anthem before the Predators/Blackhawks game.
Carrie Underwood just so happens to call Nashville home, and she loves her some Predators hockey.
The other evening, she got Nashville’s home portion of the Stanley Cup Playoffs started by singing the National Anthem.
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BEIRUT The U.S.-led coalition against Islamic State on Thursday denied a Syrian army report it had carried out an air strike that had hit poison gas supplies belonging to IS and caused the deaths of hundreds of people.
"The Coalition conducted no strikes in that area at that time. The Syrian claim is incorrect and likely intentional misinformation," U.S. Air Force Colonel John Dorrian, a coalition spokesman, told Reuters by email.
(Reporting by John Davison; Editing by Mark Trevelyan)
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) - An Ohio police department is trying to grow its social media reach by promising to adopt a police cat through the local humane society if the department gets a certain number of Twitter followers.
The Toledo Police Department says it will adopt a cat from a local animal shelter if the department reaches 20,000 followers on its Twitter site.
The department issued the challenge after Toledo Assistant Fire Chief Karen Marquardt issued her own challenge to Police Chief George Kral to "get 10,000 followers" and to adopt a comfort cat.
Police officials say the cat will be used for therapeutic purposes.
The Toledo Area Humane Society says it will be excited to view the results and see which cat will get a home with the police.
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PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) — Voters in Pine Bluff have overwhelmingly approved a temporary sales tax increase that will fund the city's "Go Forward Pine Bluff" improvements initiative.
The seven-year tax is expected to raise about $4 million per year for the city. The money will be paired with private donations and grants for improvements to the city, which has seen its population steadily drop over the past few decades.
According to unofficial results, more than two-thirds of voters approved the tax increase in a special election Tuesday.
Officials say the tax increase is expected to cost the average Pine Bluff household about $15 per month.
Anonymous street artist Banksy has created two new works in New York, one of which depicts detained Turkish artist Zehra Dogan. Jayson Mansaray reports.
Aug 15 (Reuters) - PHOENIX MECANO AG:
* ‍GROSS SALES ROSE BY 10.1% IN FIRST HALF OF 2017, FROM EUR 292.4 MILLION TO EUR 322.0 MILLION​
* H1 ‍NET SALES TOTALLED EUR 319.0 MILLION (PREVIOUS YEAR: EUR 289.7 MILLION)​
* H1 ‍RESULT OF PERIOD AFTER TAXES WAS EUR 14.3 MILLION, UP 4.7% ON PREVIOUS YEAR (EUR 13.7 MILLION)​
* ‍EXPECT FURTHER SALES PROGRESS FOR GROUP AS A WHOLE IN SECOND HALF OF 2017
* ‍STILL EXPECTS AN OPERATING RESULT IN TARGET RANGE OF EUR 36-40 MILLION IN 2017​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
Feb 2(Reuters) - I‘rom Group Co Ltd
* Says its wholly owned unit ID Pharma concluded an iPS cell generation technology licensing agreement with U.S.-based QurAlis Corporation
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Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
April 12 Karnataka Bank Ltd:
* Says appointed P. Jayarama Bhat as part time (non executive) chairman and Mahabaleshwara M.S. as MD and CEO of bank Source text: bit.ly/2oWQouX Further company coverage:
Berlin : Malcolm Turnbull has honoured the thousands of fallen Australians who served in the First World War, opening a new centre outside the French village of Villers-Bretonneux to tell their story.
A century after the final year of the war, the Prime Minister prepared for Anzac Day on the western front by opening a new historical centre named after acclaimed Australian general Sir John Monash.
The $99.6 million centre was officially opened on Tuesday after years of work to build an interpretive centre behind the monument that records the names of 11,000 Australian soldiers whose bodies were never found.
A display at the Sir John Monash Centre. Photo: Nick Miller
The centre tells the story of the Australian experience in the trench warfare of the western front, including the battles where Monash led troops to a series of victories that helped cut short the war.
“We must never forget the lives that are honoured here at Villers-Bretonneux,” Mr Turnbull said.
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Three things that no one wants to hear together: BP, oil and leaking. A BP well sprung a leak in the Alaskan Arctic this past Friday. Reports say crude oil is no longer spraying from the leak, but natural gas is still venting out. This will surely prompt a new round of questions about whether to drill in the northern-most stretches of the planet. The Trump administration appears all-in on arctic oil, even if the current market doesn’t need the extra supply.
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Former NYPD Detective Ralph Friedman Defends Eric Garner’s Killers
Ralph Friedman is considered the most decorated detective in NYPD history. He is also a CAPED crusader when it comes to justifying the death of Eric Garner and the techniques that police use when apprehending a “suspect”.
Friedman appeared on the latest episode of The Premium Pete Show. Check out what he had to say below.
“Take-down hold”?!? Get the f**kkkkkkk outta here with that bulls#!t.
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The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has recently confirmed a second case of measles in the state.
This second case was linked to the first case which was reported late last month.
In that case a person had traveled out of the country where they contracted the infection.
This second case was on the same flight as the first and was exposed to the measles while the first patient was contagious.
The two are not related to each other.
The MDHHS is reminding Michiganders of the importance of getting vaccinated.
The measles is a highly contagious disease and vaccination is the best line of defense. Successfully controlling it and preventing outbreaks requires high levels of immunity throughout the community.
Last year there was one case of measles reported in Michigan. Across the US, the health department says the number of measles cases has been on the rise.
And the vast majority of those who get the measles have not been vaccinated against it.
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The Westport-based husband-wife concert pianists Cathy Waldman and Paul Levi, who call themselves the Four Hand Band, performed today at a Gorham Avenue private reception. The classical and contemporary repertoire included creative renditions of Brahms, Bach, Prokofiev and Gershwin. In addition to concert performances the two, Juilliard graduates, are active in Westport community arts, including Waldman’s piano tutoring. Levi is musical director of Greens Farms Academy’s November production of “Guys and Dolls.” (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Philadelphia 76ers have decided to sit out Joel Embiid against the Pelicans on Sunday night because of stiffness in the 7-foot center’s back.
Embiid was expected to play in New Orleans after sitting out Saturday night’s loss to Cleveland to rest his surgically repaired knee.
Embiid, who has averaged 23.5 points and 11.1 rebounds in 21 games, had offseason surgery for a torn meniscus in his left knee and the Sixers have been limiting his playing time, including not playing him on back-to-back nights.
Philadelphia also held out guard T.J. McConnell with a left shoulder sprain.
The Sixers already had ruled out forward Robert Covington, who hurt his back crashing over the first row of stands in an attempt to save a ball from going out of bounds in Cleveland on Saturday night.
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The National Weather Service issued a severe Thunderstorm Watch for most of Houston as a strong storm system arrived early Monday, putting many areas at risk for strong winds and damaging hail.
The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for most of Houston as a strong storm system arrived early Monday, putting many areas at risk for heavy rain, strong winds and damaging hail.
The severe thunderstorm warning was issued until 10:15 a.m. A severe thunderstorm watch was in effect until 10 a.m.
Residents are asked to monitor the forecast and plan for extra time during the morning commute. More watches and warnings may be issued by the National Weather Service as conditions change.
1-hour rainfall totals as of 8:22 a.m. Heaviest rain north and west of Houston. Check @HCFCD‘s https://t.co/gBUOQnzULf for details. #houwx pic.twitter.com/u0wMaMRzct — Houston OEM (@HoustonOEM) January 2, 2017
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Mealey's Insurance - Judge: Breach Of Contract, Bad Faith Claims Not Filed Within Limitations Period
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - An insured's claims for insurance breach of contract and bad faith against his insurer were not timely filed within the contractual limitations period and the insured failed to show that the insurer engaged in any outrageous conduct to support a claim for intentional infliction of emotional distress in failing to provide coverage under a comprehensive long-term care policy, a federal judge in California ruled Feb. 9 in granting the insurer's motion to dismiss (Donald Mann v. Mutual of Omaha, et al., No. 16-2560, E.D. Calif., 2017 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 18732).
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A female stunt driver has died after a motorcycle crash on a set for the movie Deadpool 2 in Vancouver, Canada, police said.
The driver’s name was not immediately released.
Witness Sharmina Kermalli said she had just walked into a Starbucks next door to where the accident happened when she heard a loud crash.
She ran out of the coffee shop and saw glass still falling on the body of the woman.
A crumpled motorcycle was seen lying on its side at the location of the accident near the waterfront in Vancouver.
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Police said officers were at the scene and investigators with WorkSafeBC, a provincial workplace safety agency, were also looking into the incident.
Deadpool, a Marvel Comics superhero, is played by Vancouver-born actor Ryan Reynolds.
The first film was released in 2016 and the follow up is due to be released in 2018.
NEW DELHI: The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has now expressed concern over alleged human rights situation in Manipur Two experts of the Office of UN High Commissioner for Human Rights have urged the Indian authorities to complete thorough investigations into alleged killings by security forces in Manipur, after officials failed to meet a deadline set by the Supreme Court for inquiries into the cases.“We are extremely concerned that the delay appears to be deliberate, undue and unreasonable, and we condemn this lack of progress. The Supreme Court has since set three deadlines for investigations into a number of cases to be completed, and three times these deadlines have not been met,” the experts said.“Some of these families have been waiting for decades for these cases to be fully investigated.”
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Tenet Healthcare Corp:
* GLENVIEW CAPITAL MANAGEMENT SAYS ON FEB 2, IT SENT A NOTICE TO TENET HEALTHCARE - SEC FILING
* GLENVIEW CAPITAL MANAGEMENT SAYS NOTICE PROPOSES AMENDMENT TO TENET HEALTHCARE‘S BYLAWS AT THE 2018 ANNUAL STOCKHOLDERS’ MEETING
* GLENVIEW CAPITAL MANAGEMENT SAYS BELIEVES PROPOSAL TO AMEND TENET HEALTHCARE'S BYLAWS "WILL ENHANCE GOVERNANCE OVERSIGHT BY STOCKHOLDERS" Source text : (bit.ly/2DWu1xx) Further company coverage:
Good Monday morning, Pine Belt!
It is going to be a very humid and rather hot week in the area with highs each day mainly in the lower 90s and possibly mid 90s on some days with lows each night in the lower to mid 70s.
We will have the usual afternoon and early evening shower and thunderstorms but they may not be as numerous as we have seen in the past few weeks.
Tropical Storm Gert is in Atlantic and poses no threat to our area at all.
GREELEY — A Brazilian meatpacking company has sold its U.S.-based Five Rivers Cattle Feeding operation as part of a $1.8 billion divestment of assets.
JBS, the world’s largest meatpacking company, was fined $3.2 billion after company leaders acknowledged paying about $150 million in bribes to Brazilian politicians to help it gain financing to expand the company.
The Greeley Tribune reports JBS sold Five Rivers Cattle Feeding to Pinnacle Asset Management for $200 million in a deal that closed Friday.
The feeding operations — which includes 11 feed yards in six states — will be managed by Acadia Asset Management and Ospraie Management.
JBS’s U.S. operations are based in Greeley. It also has feeding operations in Arizona, Idaho, Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas.
Information from: The Greeley Tribune
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Alabama Department of Transportation is permanently closing a ramp from Interstate 20/59 into downtown Birmingham.
Starting Monday at 9 p.m., the 11th Avenue North ramp off of exit 126A from southbound 20/59 will be closed.
The closure is part of the 20/59 bridge replacement project.
ALDOT construction engineer Gary Smith said the new bridge will be built where the ramp is located.
“It will certainly improve traffic flow and safety whenever this new bridge is complete,” Smith said. “This is just one step toward making that goal … to improve overall functionality of the bridge.”
Smith said the new bridge will include a ramp similar to the 11th Avenue North ramp.
Meanwhile, drivers can instead take the Carraway Boulevard ramp off of exit 126A to use 6th Avenue North as a detour. Drivers can also proceed to the next exit on southbound 20/59, and use 22nd Street to access 8th Avenue North.
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ST. LOUIS, MO — Chesterfield Mall could be revitalized. The Staenberg Real Estate Group has bought the Sears department store attached to the mall.
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that Staenberg will also make an offer to buy the rest of the 1.3 million square foot mall next month. They hope to redevelop the property into an open-air high-end mix of residential, office, retail, and restaurant area.
The project would cost over 100-million dollars. No word yet on when it will begin.
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I have a theatrical temperament. I’m not interested in the middle road—maybe because everyone’s on it. Rationality, reasonableness bewilder me. I think it comes out of being a “daughter of the Golden West.” A lot of the stories I was brought up on had to do with extreme actions—leaving everything behind, crossing the trackless wastes, and in those stories the people who stayed behind and had their settled ways—those people were not the people who got the prize. The prize was California.
—Joan Didion, in an interview with Michiko Kakutani in the New York Times
Carson County officials are asking for help locating a wanted fugitive.
Joseph Anthony Johnson, 33, requested a jury trial in Carson County on charges of aggravated sexual assault of a child.
He did not show up for his trial on Monday.
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He is 5'11", weighs 200 pounds, has black hair and hazel eyes.
He may be in the Amarillo area or Michigan.
Carson County officials are actively seeking his extradition back to Texas.
If you have any information on his whereabouts, call Amarillo Crime Stoppers at (806) 374-4400.
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Muscat: A luxury housing project at the Azaiba beachfront will open in October this year, according to officials. The $100million project will have 67 villas with swimming pools in phase one.
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WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas day care center has fired four employees over the death of a 5-year-old developmentally disabled boy who was left in a sweltering van all day.
Ascent Children’s Health Services CEO Dan Sullivan said Wednesday that “staff did not follow company policies and procedures, and if they had, this tragedy would not have occurred.”
Christopher Gardner was picked up by Ascent on Monday morning but he wasn’t taken inside the West Memphis day care center, which serves children with developmental disabilities and has centers throughout the state.
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Sullivan, who is also a state representative, says the company has been in contact with Christopher’s family and that it will continue to work with the authorities investigating the death.
West Memphis is across the Mississippi River from Memphis, Tennessee.
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Dave Grohl and Pat Smear of Foo Fighters perform on day 3 of the Glastonbury Festival 2017 at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June 24, 2017 in Glastonbury, England. (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images)
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No VIP suite or private box for him. Dave Grohl, frontman for the Foo Fighters, was with the rest of Metallica fandom at a recent concert in Pasadena, NME reported.
The former drummer for Nirvana has spoken out about being a fan of the heavy metal legends, telling Creative Loafing that he’s “a diehard Metallica fan until the day I die.”
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Grohl said he bought the first Metallica album, “Kill ‘Em All,” on cassette from a mail order catalog in 1983.
He proved his love of the band by by giving up a private viewing of the July concert for the chance to be able to be right in the midst of the mosh pit, along with other fans. He even took time to snap a few photos with them.
SHERIDAN — The next round of Conversations in History will take place Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at The Hub on Smith.
The focus of the presentation by Helen Laumann and the Sheridan County Historical Society will be the beginning of the Wrench Ranch in 1882.
The Hub on Smith is located at 211 Smith St.
The Indianapolis Colts have been praised many times over for bringing in Chris Ballard to take over as general manager. Since coming on board, Ballard has made a number of moves and most of which are looked at positively.
From free agency to the 2017 NFL Draft, Ballard has brought in solid pieces who will likely come in compete for starting spots on both sides of the ball.
Here are five of the best moves Ballard has made since taking over as general manager for the Colts.
"Would you like to stay married or would you like to get a divorce?"
That was the all-important question being asked on tonight's season finale of Married at First Sight.
After eight weeks of marriage, three couples met up with experts Dr. Jessica Griffin, Pastor Calvin Roberson and Dr. Pepper Schwartz to discuss life as newlyweds.
And while each pair experienced their fair share of highs and lows, every couple was united in how they wanted their relationship to proceed going forward without Lifetime cameras.
So, who is ready to stay committed and who wants to change their relationship status once again? We're breaking down decision day below.
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BAGHDAD (AP) — French President Francois Hollande has arrived in Iraq amid a fierce fight against the Islamic State group.
During his one-day visit which started on Monday, Hollande is scheduled to meet with Iraqi President Fuad Masum and Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi in the capital, Baghdad. Later, he’ll travel to the country’s self-governing northern Kurdish region to meet French troops and local officials.
The visit comes as Iraqi troops, backed by the U.S.-led coalition, are fighting IS in a massive operation to retake the northern city of Mosul.
France is part of the U.S.-led international coalition formed in late 2014 to fight IS after the extremist group seized large areas in Iraq and neighboring Syria and declaring an Islamic “caliphate.” Like some European countries, France has suffered terrorist attacks claimed by IS.
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Lucifer and Chloe begin to doubt their knowledge of social media when a connection is found between a celebrity dating app and a recent murder.
April 24 (Reuters) - Praxair Inc:
* PRAXAIR SIGNS LONG-TERM AGREEMENT WITH SAMSUNG TO SUPPLY WORLD-SCALE SEMICONDUCTOR COMPLEX IN SOUTH KOREA
* PRAXAIR INC - PRAXAIR WILL BUILD MULTIPLE PURIFIERS AND AN EXTENSIVE PIPELINE SYSTEM TO SUPPORT PROJECT
* PRAXAIR INC - CO WILL BUILD, OWN & OPERATE SEVERAL HYDROGEN PLANTS & AIR SEPARATION UNITS
* PRAXAIR INC - CO WILL BUILD PLANTS THAT WILL SUPPLY GASES TO MEET SAMSUNG’S SEMICONDUCTOR DEMANDS
* PRAXAIR INC - FIRST OF PRAXAIR’S NEW PLANTS IN SOUTH KOREA WILL START UP IN 2019 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York state's construction of wider snowmobile trails in the Adirondack Mountains has been upheld by a state Supreme Court judge. The environmental group Protect the Adirondacks sued the state in 2015. It says cutting thousands of trees for the Community Connector trails violates the Forever Wild clause of the state's Constitution. The ...
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The U.S. military is reiterating a promise to keep Persian Gulf waterways open to oil tankers as Iran renewed threats to close off the region.
Capt. Bill Urban, a spokesman for the U.S. military’s Central Command, told The Associated Press on Wednesday that American sailors and its regional allies “stand ready to ensure the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce wherever international law allows.”
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Tuesday suggested Iran could halt regional exports if it is stopped from exporting oil after America pulled out of the nuclear deal with world powers.
Meanwhile, Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani reportedly sent a letter to Rouhani applauding his stance.
Soleimani, the head of the Revolutionary Guard’s expeditionary Quds Force, said his forces were “ready for any policy.”
Cuba's baseball coaches go rogue, chase umpires off field If you’re going down, go down swinging. The Cuban National Team made use of that axiom Thursday night in an exhibition, 6-5 loss to the Canadian-American League’s Rockland Boulders. After...
Jonathan Papelbon has lots of backers in Bryce Harper fallout Looks like Jonathan Papelbon has more teammates standing in his corner. Former Nationals reliever Drew Storen told TuneIn’s “The Bullpen with David Aardsma” in January that Papelbon would win a...
Jose Bautista opens up on fight with two Odor accusations The punch heard ’round the baseball world was apparently premeditated. According to Blue Jays slugger Jose Bautista, the overhand right that he took on the chin from Rangers second baseman...
Why Rougned Odor has no Jose Bautista punching regrets OAKLAND, Calif. — Rangers infielder Rougned Odor said he expected to be suspended for punching Toronto’s Jose Bautista during Sunday’s game in Arlington. Odor said he doesn’t regret it. He...
The Cardinals are in need of safety help.
Enter Tre Boston, currently on an airplane zooming toward Arizona, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo.
The free-agent safety is set for a team visit after spending last season with the Chargers. Boston's only other known meet-and-greet was a mid-May gathering with the Colts.
With plans to deploy versatile second-year defender Budda Baker in their nickel package, the Cardinals could use depth at the back of their defense.
Boston, 25, put together a solid campaign for Los Angeles in 2017, finishing as the league's 36th-ranked safety, per Pro Football Focus, while grading out positively in coverage. The 2014 fourth-rounder spent his first three seasons with the Panthers.
The problem for Boston -- and all safeties -- is a market that has virtually forgotten about the position, leaving fellow ex-starters Kenny Vaccaro and Eric Reid without a home.
We'll find out soon enough if Boston can make it happen in Arizona.
ADAMS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) — Adams County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Franklin County fugitive.
Deputies said 48-year-old Keith Wade Edwards was wanted for aggravated assault in Franklin County.
Authorities said they found him in a home on Tate Road. As they were apprehending Edwards, authorities said another car approached the residence. One of the passengers was 25-year-old William Dakota White.
Deputies said the warrants from their department for failure to register as a sex offender.
He was also taken into custody.
Christmas is a time for giving, and serving others in ways which meet their particular needs. While most people are busy engaging in the hustle and bustle of Christmas holiday shopping, the participants of the La Porte Police Department's Blue Santa Program take a different approach by starting early and engaging in various fundraising activities within the six-month period preceding the Christmas season.
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A deadly shooting in a Castle Downs shopping centre has been confirmed as the city’s latest homicide.
On Tuesday, Edmonton’s medical examiner confirmed Abdullahi Nur-Abdulle, 22, died of a gunshot wound after being shot at a 7-Eleven near 118 Street and 145 Avenue Sunday around 4:40 p.m. He died that evening in hospital.
A witness at the Sunday scene described seeing two men running away as a man dressed in black fired at them with a long gun. One of the men escaped, while the other tripped trying to enter the convenience store.
Police are now looking for two suspicious vehicles spotted at the scene.
Detectives believe the suspects were driving a dark grey Dodge Durango and a black Hyundai Tucson.
The case is Edmonton’s 23rd homicide of the year.
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Scores were extremely close in last Wednesday’s women’s golf Stableford event with only four points separating 1st to 7th. Robynne Morton claimed victory after a three-way countback with Elaine Burton and Gloria Hay when all finished with 38 points. Geraldine Francisco was 4th with 37 points followed by another countback […]
TORONTO — The energy sector helped Canada's main stock index close higher, while the loonie soared after the latest rate announcement by the Bank of Canada.
The Canadian central bank kept its key interest rate on hold at 1.25 per cent, but its comments increased market expectations that it would raise the rate in July. The Canadian dollar averaged 77.54 cents US, up 0.74 of a US cent.
The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 126.05 points at 16,048.66, led by energy and base metals.
In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average closed the session up 306.33 points at 24,667.78. The S&P 500 index rose 34.15 points to close at 2,724.01 and the Nasdaq composite index was up 65.86 points at 7,462.45.
CHINO HILLS >> A junior firefighter and former cancer patient was back in the hospital Friday, but not because his cancer returned. Rather, 8-year-old Vincent Dominguez handed out toys to kids being treated at Children's Hospital Los Angeles, where he successfully fought and beat cancer, according to a Chino Valley Fire District news release.
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Abuko United Women Football Club has slammed Gambia Football Federation (GFF) on their decision of awarding maximum points to Interior Women Football Club following a colour clash in their recent fixture.
The Police outfit was awarded the vital three points by the country's football governing body following a colour clash in their women domestic division one league fixture played at the FIFA Goal Project in Old Yundum on last Friday.
Abuko United says Interior was the home team and their home colour is blue but they brought red jersey.
Abuko United's away jersey is white and their goalkeeper jersey is red.
The football federation's organising committee ordered the Abuko goalkeeper to change her jersey, saying Interior registered blue jersey as their home colour which led to the cancelation of the match.
But the Abuko team rejected the decision and accused GFF of bias and discouraging women football in the country.
The club urged GFF to revoke its decision of forfeiting their points against Interior.
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A man suspected of planning domestic terrorism against the government who was staying at a Springdale farm two years ago was recently pled guilty to firearms charges in federal court.
Schuyler Pyatte Barbeau pled guilty to one count of possession of an unregistered firearm and one count of possession of a machine gun in federal district court in Seattle on June 6.
Woman charged in boyfriend's death may face more charges
ERIE, Pa. (AP) — Authorities say a woman who admitted hitting, cutting and sitting on her boyfriend during a deadly dispute may soon be facing more serious charges.
Erie police say 44-year-old city resident Windi Thomas now faces two counts of aggravated assault, along with charges of possessing instruments of crime and recklessly endangering another person.
Keeno Butler's death is being investigated as a homicide, although a cause of death hasn't yet been determined. Once that ruling is made, authorities will decide if more serious charges are warranted.
Authorities say Thomas told a 911 dispatcher she killed Butler in their apartment early Sunday, striking him several times with a table leg and cutting him with a knife.
Bail was set at $150,000 for Thomas. It wasn't known Monday if she's retained an attorney.
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Hughes and her husband have five children. She's a mom making art out of 136-kilogram blocks of ice in a medium dominated by men. When she started carving ice sculptures at the Winter Carnival in St. Paul in the 1990s, she was the only woman competing.
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Hailey resident Toni Marcroft said she took the video Dec. 19 just north of Hailey, Idaho. The elk slowed traffic for a bit as they made their way across the highway, leaping over a fence on the other side of the road.
S.Korea says Kim Jong Nam poisoned by suspected N.Korean agents
SEOUL, Feb 15 (Reuters) - South Korea's spy agency said on Wednesday that Kim Jong Nam, the estranged half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, was poisoned by two suspected North Korean female agents, according to lawmakers briefed by the intelligence agency.
The agency also said North Korea had long prepared for the murder of Kim Jong Nam, according to lawmakers, although they did not say how the agency knows that.
Minnesota health officials say they are unable to identify the source of an E. coli strain that killed a 3-year-old Wright County girl and sickened her older brother.
The state Health Department said Monday it has completed its investigation but was unable to identify a single source of E. coli.
The parents of Kallan Maresh say the bacteria toxin attacked their daughter’s kidneys and neurological system and led to her death. Kallan and her 5-year-old brother, Kade, contracted the bacteria July 9, sending them into kidney failure.
The Health Department says disease investigators considered all known potential sources of E. coli, including farm animals. But officials did not find a connection with a petting zoo the children visited, despite extensive testing of the animals.
No additional cases have been reported.
New Delhi : Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Jio asserted that the margins in the telecom sector remain ‘healthy’ even as it accused the big three operators of ‘cartelisation’.
In a presentation to the inter-ministerial group, Jio said smaller operators are in financial distress because of actions of incumbent ones such as Airtel, Vodafone and Idea. “… These three are now cartelising and seeking relief by leveraging the problems of smaller operators,” Jio claimed. It squarely blamed industry body COAI for the ‘state of the sector’ and alleged that the ‘current stress can be equally attributed to COAI’s anti-competitive actions over the years’.
Jio further said the existing telecom operators are not investing in technology and instead passing the blame to the new operator for the sector’s problems, reports PTI. This comes at the time when industry faces trouble.
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Judge Mablean is best known for her roles in Tyler Perry’s Diary of a Mad Black, Women, Madea’s Family Reunion and Madea Goes to Jail, and as the former presiding Judge on FOX TV’s “Divorce Court”.
Judge Mayblean stopped by the studio to talk about the Mablean Ephriam Foundation Christmas Toy Drive & Outreach Pavilion that is going on this Saturday, December 16 for low-income families in South Los Angeles.
The Mablean Ephriam Foundation Christmas Outreach Pavilion is a “FREE” Holiday Celebration that will include a hot Christmas meal, Haircuts (boys & men), Family Resources, Groceries, Live Music, Health and Dental Screenings, and a Toy Give-Away. Children will have the chance to meet and take a picture with Santa. This event also provides an opportunity to learn about the Mablean Ephriam Foundation effort to help families in undeserved communities.
Donations needed for first responders battling area fires (Source: The 100 Club of the Texas Panhabndle Faceook)
As first responders continue working tirelessly to contain area fires, Diamond Business Services, Inc. is accepting donations.
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Donations of bottled water, eye drops and protein bars are needed for first responders working to keep our communities safe. Monetary donations will be accepted as well to purchase more of these items.
Donations can be dropped off at 723 Southwest 7th Avenue, one block south of the Blue Front Cafe on the corner of 7th Avenue and Jefferson Street.
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HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - Pennsylvania's Democratic Party chairman says he's acceding to Gov. Tom Wolf's request that he resign in the wake of his comments to a columnist about the party's responses to sexual misconduct allegations against politicians.
In a statement Friday, Marcel Groen said he didn't agree with Wolf's assessment, but didn't want to be a distraction to the party. At one point in The Philadelphia Inquirer's column , Groen says Wolf is already unhappy with him.
Groen says some comments were taken out of context and some were inaccurate, but he also says he should have spoken more artfully and clearly.
The 72-year-old Groen is a Montgomery County lawyer who became party chairman in 2015.
The columnist, Will Bunch, says all of Groen's comments were reported accurately and the context stands for itself.
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INDIANAPOLIS (WXYZ) -- Rookie wide receiver Kenny Golladay caught two touchdown passes in the first half of the Lions' preseason opener against the Colts on Sunday.
After a 15-yard catch for a first down earlier in the drive, Golladay hauled in a 23-yard touchdown pass from Jake Rudock to put the Lions up 7-0 in the first quarter.
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With the Lions trailing 7-3 in the second quarter, Rudock and Golladay connected again, this time from 15 yards out.
Honeymoon Suite guitarist and songwriter Derry Grehan will team up with Lee Aaron's axeman Sean Kelly for a guitar and songwriting workshop in Airdrie, Alberta on April 22nd at SLAM. The clinic runs from 9:00am - 5:00pm, tickets are now available. Go to this location for event information.
Over 30 years ago Honeymoon Suite stepped into Phase One Studios, Toronto to record their first album. In September 2016, Boom 97.3 brought them back to where it all began. In front of a small studio audience, the band performed some of their biggest hits and some new tunes they’ve been working on. Check out the footage below.
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A broken washing machine, van seats and piles of household rubbish have been left behind by travellers at West Cambridge site.
A group showed up on the university-owned land off Madingley Road just over two weeks ago with around 20 vehicles.
But the bailiffs moved in today (October 6) to evict them off the site on Ada Lovelace Road.
Among the rubbish left behind was a broken washing machine, damaged van seats, and two broken bikes, one child-sized.
Bin bags, cardboard boxes, gas canisters and horse and dog poo also littered the area.
It is reported the same group have now moved onto land at the end of Histon Road near the A14.
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The Savannah Police Department responded to an incident at a residence in the 100 block of Greenbrier Court.
Initially, police thought one person was shot but upon further examination, the injuries sustained are not likely the result of a shooting.
WTOC is told one person is being questioned about this incident.
SPD is still investigating.
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Jeff from the Jeremiah and Jeff Show wanted to make Valentine’s Day a happy day for everyone on Tuesday, so he decided to spread the smiles around Cleveland.
He asked for listeners of the show to nominate their single friends so Jeff could surprise them with a special personal serenade on Valentine’s Day.
That’s right, Jeff wrote and performed two songs for two single ladie in desperate need of some love this Valentine’s Day.
Here’s Jeff at UCC with Kelly, who works in H.R., set up by her friend Kelley!
To watch Jeff serenade another single lady in Cleveland on Tuesday, click this link here!
There are a lot of reasons to not give a damn about Valentine's Day. But don't let beer having a boring brown or golden color be one of the things getting you down. There's pink beer! It's real and it can be your own way of mocking the holiday. (Or it can be your way of just enjoying V-Day. Up to you.)
The beer comes from the same Japanese brewer that brought you a deliciously blue beer. Abashiri Pink Beer touts "a crisp white head and subtle cherry flavor" on Firebox, where it can be purchased.
The 5 percent ABV beer is cherry flavored and has the hue to prove it. It's brewed with cherries grown in the far north of Japan, "where they're exposed to the harsh frost blowing in from the Okhotsk Sea."
HARARE Mayor Bernard Manyenyeni says a lot of city residents have abandoned paying rates in the hope government shall emerge again next year with another debt cancellation directive just like in 2013. While delivering his state of the city address at Town House last Friday, Manyenyeni said this has weighed down on the city's efforts to deliver top notch service to residents.
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Fiorentina have secured the permanent signing of defender German Pezzella from Real Betis after impressing on loan.
The 26-year-old joined Betis in 2015 and caught the eye of Fiorentina during the 2016-17 campaign, persuading them to make a move last year.
He swiftly adapted to Italian football this season and even broke into Argentina's squad for the November friendlies against Nigeria and Russia, playing in both games.
Pezzella featured 34 times in Serie A as Fiorentina narrowly missed out on Europa League football.
And La Viola chiefs have seen enough to make his stay permanent, exercising their purchase option, which is reported to be in the region of €10million.
Pezzella has signed a four-year deal in Florence.
Denver police are asking for the public's help to identify a man accused of stealing a bike from a garage on Tamarac Street last month. The burglary happened on March 18 on the 2700 block of Tamarac in the Stapleton neighborhood.
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The Colts not only have questions about their quarterback, but about the guy who is responsible for getting the ball to him.
And they’re making a move to potentially shore up one of those spots.
According to Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio, veteran center Jeremy Zuttah is visiting the Colts this week.
Zuttah was just released by the 49ers, and had some interest from the Ravens about a return. But with center Ryan Kelly on the shelf for the moment with a foot injury, the Colts need some depth in the middle of the line now.
The 31-year-old Zuttah made the Pro Bowl a year ago, but the Ravens traded him to the 49ers for an exchange of sixth-round picks.
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Amy Rich Photography held a ribbon cutting ceremony March 26 conducted by the Lebanon-Wilson County Chamber of Commerce. Amy Rich was joined by chamber board chair J.B. Owens, chamber president Melanie Minter, chamber board members and ambassadors.
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — If you can’t get enough of high school football, you’re in luck. There’s one more game in Richmond before the sport goes into winter hybernation.
The 5th Annual Big River Rivalry will take place Saturday at Randolph-Macon College’s Day Field in Ashland. The game pits all-star seniors from north of the James River against all-stars from the south. Both public and private schools participate.
The main goal of the event is to give college coaches an opportunity to see graduating senior play, with the hope that a good performance can earn a kid a scholarship.
The North holds a 3-1 advantage in the four previous matchups. Last year the North won 59-14 in the biggest blowout in the game’s short history.
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KERNERSVILLE, N.C. -- In this edition of Roy's Folks, meet a Kernersville man who is the ultimate crafter.
John Wald says he wants to try every craft there is at least once before he dies and he has a pretty good start at it.
Funeral services will be held for Eva Marie Russom, age 41, formerly of Troy.
Services will take place Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 at Edmaiston-Mosley Funeral Home.
Burial will follow in the Cranford Family Cemetery.
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The Schryer triplets are reuniting to celebrate their respective 50th birthdays.
Daniel, Louis and Pierre Schryer won nine Canadian Open fiddling championships and five Canadian Grand Master championships.
They appeared on the The Tommy Hunter Show and recorded several albums.
The triplets perform together April 13 at The Tech at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets, $35 and $28 students, are on sale at The Tech box office, Island Market on St. Jospeh Island or online at algomatrad.ca/buy-tickets
The brothers will be joined by several of their children and their sister, Julie.
Groomed gossiper undercuts hairy biz
Maybe the hairdressing business isn’t as profitable as it used to be. That seems to be the conclusion drawn by a 42-year-old salon owner who decided to dip into a second profession: drug dealing.
On Monday, a particularly observant customer tipped off capital police in Chbar Ampov district, who uncovered chemical substances that couldn’t be easily explained away as hair dye.
The well-coiffed con was then sent to court.
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Kevin Owens has had a successful WWE run since the company signed him in 2014. He’s been an NXT Champion, an Intercontinental Champion, a Universal Champion, and most recently, the United States Champion. As far as three-year runs go, you won’t find too many that are better than this.
You’d think that all these accomplishments would tell you how high WWE is on Owens as a performer, but all the titles pale in comparison to the infamous Vince McMahon headbutt. It was violent. It was different. It was shocking. It was Kevin Owens’ defining moment thus far.
When Vince McMahon puts that kind of faith in you, it means something. A very small collection of WWE talent gets the honor of beating up the boss, and the fact that Vince chose Owens, a guy who made his name outside of WWE’s walls, is kind of fascinating. Who could have predicted that Kevin Steen would be in this spot five years ago?
ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Ahmad Thomas scored 19 of his 24 points in the second half when UNC Asheville pulled away for a 75-61 victory over Presbyterian on Saturday and took sole possession of first place in the Big South.
Thomas grabbed a career-high 14 rebounds, just missing a triple-double with nine assists. Raekwon Miller added 14 points and Jonathan Baehre 11 with five blocks for the Bulldogs (16-9, 9-3), who are alone atop the conference with Radford (8-4) losing to Winthrop (8-4) earlier Saturday.
The Bulldogs have won five straight and eight of their last nine in improving to 11-0 at home, 20-0 dating to last season.
Asheville took the lead for good at 11:20 of the first half, which ended 37-31. The Bulldogs led 65-57 with six minutes left before finishing on a 12-4 run.
First Green Bank, an Orlando-based firm with an office in Fort Lauderdale, on Monday announced it awarded a $10 million loan to Fort Lauderdale-based Keiser Univeristy for the acquisition of commercial buildings in Orlando and Daytona Beach.
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Detectives with the Bossier City Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit have arrested a Shreveport man on an attempted murder charge in connection with a shooting last month at a local motel.
18-year old Daymon Deeric Caldwell was arrested Thursday after detectives obtained a warrant for his arrest for attempted second degree murder. Caldwell is accused of shooting another man during an altercation inside a room at the Super 8 Motel in the 3100 block of Hilton Drive. That shooting happened on Jan. 20.
The 29-year old victim sustained a single non-life threatening gunshot wound to his abdomen and was transported to a local hospital by Bossier City Fire Department personnel.
Caldwell taken into custody Thursday evening by members of the United States Marshals Violent Offender Task Force and was booked into the Bossier City Jail. Caldwell was subsequently transferred to the Bossier Parish Maximum Security Facility. His bond is set at $1 million.
The slaughter of donkeys has raised concerns about consumers being duped when ordering "pap and vleis" from vendors on the outskirts of Pretoria.
Three men caught driving a Citi Golf loaded with buckets and rubbish bags of freshly slaughtered donkey meat appeared in the Ga-Rankuwa Magistrate's Court on Monday on charges of livestock theft.
Zimbabwean national Mgcini Dube was denied bail and local residents Stephen Sepeng and Collen Molapo were released on bail of R1000 and R500 respectively.
The trio were arrested on November29 when an off-duty police captain spotted a suspicious vehicle.
SPCA inspector Mishack Matlou was shocked when he arrived at the scene of the arrest after the organisation was contacted by the police.
"The meat was packed in buckets and refuse bags. We are still investigating how we could add cruelty to animals to their charges because the donkeys were killed in the most horrible way, sometimes hacked with pangas."
As Southern Health-Santé Sud looks forward into the new year, Board Chair Abe Bergen notes a big part of the months ahead will involve adjusting to its newly formed board. Bergen explains why he's optimistic.
"We're just beginning to gel. So, part of the learnings for this coming year will just be learning to work as a team. But we look forward to that. I think we have really good synergy. Probably one of the challenges is that Kathy McPhail is retiring, and we need to replace here. That's a big task. We've begin the process. Kathy will obviously leave a big vacancy."
He says staff's well-known to have managed its finances well, having made efficiencies wherever possible. Bergen adds that should bode well in light of the Province's concerns over rising healthcare costs.
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The Center for Animal Research and Education welcomed four young tigers from Florida
The tigers’ previous home was a facility that failed to pass USDA inspection. officials at the facility contacted CARE.
CARE staff and volunteers began working to build new housing and enclosures upon learning days before the tigers would be moved Dec. 14.
Two-year-old sisters Naya and Shaanti and 1-year-old brothers Nadal and Divali quickly warmed to their new Bridgeport home, according to the organization.
CARE set up a GoFundMe page to help cover the cost of new toys and initial veterinary care for the tigers.
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It seems like every male celebrity in the world has their own story about getting curved by Rihanna–that’s just the kind of stuff that happens when you’re as sought after as Rih Rih is.
Chris Rock was on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Monday, alongside fellow legendary comedian Adam Sandler. The two were there to discuss their respective comedy specials on Netflix, and at the start of their interview, Rock re-tells a hilarious story from his Tambourine special and yes, it’s about Rihanna. The bad gal “uncle-zoned” Chris Rock and crushed his soul by looking at him like one of her aunts, with no sexual attraction what-so-ever.
Peep Rock telling the story of Rihanna’s curve game in the video below, it’s clear that he’s still not over the hurt. We don’t blame him.
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The El Paso meeting will be 2 p.m. Friday at UTEP, the Las Cruces meeting at 7 p.m. Friday at Holy Cross Retreat Center Caravan to Cuba meetings scheduled in Las Cruces, El Paso The El Paso meeting will be 2 p.m. Friday at UTEP, the Las Cruces meeting at 7 p.m. Friday at Holy Cross Retreat Center Check out this story on lcsun-news.com: http://lcsun.co/2oQfdIa LAS CRUCES - The Interreligious Foundation for Community Organization , organizers of Pastors for Peace , an annual international caravan to Cuba the past 27 years, will conduct meetings Friday in Las Cruces and El Paso to share information with people interested in travel to Cuba this year.
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Fans of Spider-Man know that one of his biggest enemies is the spooky alien creature Venom, who fuses with a human host to unleash terror on the masses. Tom Hardy, who plays Eddie Brock/Venom in the upcoming Sony Pictures film Venom, debuted a new trailer for the clip on Monday (April 23) for CinemaCon.
The trailer focuses on Eddie Brock, a journalist who falls on hard times after a story he publishes puts him on the outs of the industry. The alien creature is shown throughout the clip in its natural, liquefied state as a shadowy group attempts to fuse the symbiote with a human host. Connecting with Brock, the create, which refers to itself in this form as Venom, grants the otherwise normal Brock amazing powers and they both connect via mutual rage.
Although it was reported that the movie will not exist in the Marvel Cinematic Universe timeline, the character may show up in future Spider-Man films.
Venom makes its debut on October 5.
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EAST HEMPFIELD TOWNSHIP – Police are searching for a missing Lancaster County man. 50-year-old James “Kelly” Rowland of Walfield Drive in Lancaster was last seen or had contact with his family on Monday. Rowland is a white male, five nine, 190 lbs with thin brown hair. Rowland drives a black Toyota Rav-4, PA registration PZ5F67. Anyone with information is asked to contact East Hempfield Township Police at 717-898-3103.
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After losing her self-titled reboot show “Roseanne” and apologizing to Valerie Jarrett for what Roseanne Barr claimed was an unintentionally racist tweet, Barr blamed “Ambien tweeting” for the insolent remark.
In a since-deleted tweet, Barr asked her followers to stop defending her for comparing Jarrett, a former senior adviser to President Barack Obama, to the “muslim brotherhood” and the “planet of the apes.”
“It was 2 in the morning and I was Ambien tweeting-it was memorial day too-i went 2 far & do not want it defended-it was egregious Indefensible,” Barr said in the deleted tweet. “I made a mistake I wish I hadn’t but…don’t defend it please.”
Just hours after Barr apologized for the remark and vowed to leave Twitter, ABC cancelled her recently rebooted, highly rated show. The show, which focuses on “Roseanne,” a President Trump supporter and her family, who are not, has garnered the attention of the President himself, who bragged about her ratings in a speech in Ohio in March.
There are more calls for peace and understanding following the attacks in Edmonton last weekend, this time, from the Hadi Mosque. Fletcher Kent explains.
MANDEVILLE, LA.—Fletcher (Fla.) quarterback Devon Lingle has a few early offers and the 2020 quarterback has caught the eye of Wake Forest offensive coordinator Warren Ruggiero. Lingle visited Wins...
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Here’s the first trailer for Pacific Rim: Uprising starring John Boyega from Star Wars: The Force Awakens, who stars as the rebellious Jake Pentecost. John takes over from Idris Elba to play a once-promising Jaeger pilot whose legendary father gave his life to secure humanity’s victory against the monstrous “Kaiju.” This is going to be an epic 3D adventure film that also stars Scott Eastwood and Charlie Day. In theaters March 23rd, 2018.
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A shade of purple inspired by the late superstar Prince and his custom-made Yamaha piano was announced Monday by the icon's estate.
The royal hue created by the Pantone Color Institute was dubbed "Love Symbol #2," paying tribute to the graphic Prince began using as his name in 1993 in a testy battle with Warner Bros. Records over ownership of the master recordings of some of his biggest hits. He switched back to Prince in 2000 after his Warner Bros. contract expired.
Prince also used the symbol on the cover of a 1992 album before he took it as a name and it was his signature early on after release of his hit "Purple Rain."
Prince died in April 2016 at age 57 of an opioid overdose, according to authorities.
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A man has been charged with a number of driving offences after his wife was killed in a drunken car crash on the Gold Coast.
Police charged the 47-year-old Miami man last week over the crash at Tallai in July last year.
He will face the Southport Magistrates Court on June 5 on one count each of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing death while adversely affected by an intoxicating substance, and driving under the influence.
Ahead of Wednesday night’s game against the Phillies, the Dodgers announced that second baseman Chase Utley has been placed on the 10-day disabled list with a sprained left thumb. Switch-pitcher Pat Venditte has been recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City.
It’s not known exactly when or how Utley suffered the injury, nor do the Dodgers have a timetable for his return. The 39-year-old has handled the majority of playing time at second base this season, batting a lackluster .216/.302/.324 with one home run and 14 RBI in 126 plate appearances.
Utley’s injury might be of the “phantom” variety as the Dodgers used seven pitchers in Tuesday’s loss to the Phillies. Venditte helps reinforce the bullpen. Starter Kenta Maeda lasted only 1 2/3 innings on Tuesday due to a hip injury and was placed on the disabled list on Wednesday.
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Police are searching for a missing teenager.
Megan Smith, 17, has been missing since Wednesday, January 31, from Newcastle.
She could be in the Wallsend or Newcastle areas.
Anyone who has seen Megan, or has information, is aked to contact Northumbria Police on 101, quote Log 54 310118
A three-year-old girl is in hospital and is said to be in a critical condition.
The 35-year-old mother of all four children is reportedly in a serious condition.
An 'active manhunt' is underway for a suspect and police have refused to rule out the possibility the incident was "gang related".
The four children and two others were rushed to hospital after the blaze broke out at a mid-terrace house in Jackson Street in Worsley.
The Manchester Evening News has reported a 14-year-old girl was declared dead at the scene. An eight-year-old boy and a seven-year-old girl subsequently died in hospital.
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LONDON -- Aaron Sorkin known for writing some of the most blistering dialogue in movies and TV shows directs his first film.
The Oscar and multiple Emmy-Award winning writer jumped behind the camera to direct "Molly's Game" which he also wrote.
The movie is about the true story of Molly Brown, an Olympic-class skier who ran the world's most exclusive and illegal high stakes poker game and eventually became an FBI target.
Sorkin, known for writing "The West Wing" and "The Social Network," spoke to FOX 4's Shawn Edwards about his directorial debut.
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RICHMOND, Va - For over 7 decades, the Junior League of Richmond has welcomed a distinguished group of nationally recognized authors to Richmond. Sara Shelton, this year's author and event chair and Rosemary D’adamo Jones, the Director of Volunteer Services at the Peter Paul Development Center, joined us on the show to share some details on the upcoming 72nd Book and Author dinner. Thursday, May 4th marks the 72nd event. There are two events that day, a luncheon at 12:30pm at the Tuckahoe Women's Club on Dover Road and the dinner at 7pm at the Greater Richmond Convention Center downtown. For more information you can visit jlrichmond.org
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Our fascination with the British royal family has a long and beautiful history that often includes fawning over what they're wearing. Wonderwall.com is taking a look at some of the most striking style moments from the royals over the years... starting with Duchess Kate in this stunning multi-colored floral embroidered Tory Burch evening gown with a vibrant orange shawl. Kate wore this eye-catching dress when she and Prince William (who looked pretty dashing himself in a navy blue blazer and white button-up) dined with the king and queen of Bhutan in 2016. Keep reading to see more royal fashion moments that had us all seeing stars...
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April 10 ICapital Network, a financial technology platform that provides high-net-worth investors and their advisers access to private equity and hedge funds, named Thomas Fortin managing partner and chief operating officer.
Fortin joins from BlackRock Inc, where he was head of retail technology with the company's solutions group.
Fortin will report to iCapital Chief Executive Lawrence Calcano.
(Reporting by Komal Khettry in Bengaluru)
Along with the smaller CBGB, Max’s Kansas City was a club that became an incubator for New York City’s punk scene by the mid-’70s. Both venues released compilations showcasing their regulars; Max’s was first out of the gate with its 1976 album. Max’s Kansas City: 1976 & Beyond includes the contents of the original LP plus an assortment of rarities by bands associated with the club in its golden years. The sonic palette is broad, from the power pop of The Fast to the name-dropping camp of Wayne County and reggae by The Terrorists. Especially outstanding all these years later is anything by the electronic duo Suicide, whose doomy tracks sound like burglar alarms going off in an abandoned warehouse district.
A Houston, Texas woman tried to set a car on fire with herself and her three young daughters still inside, police say. Police say Ana Segovia eventually fled the vehicle being arrested. She is charged with three counts of aggravated assault. Click2Houston Broadcast/Screenshot
NORTHFIELD, N.J. (AP) - A New Jersey teacher has been convicted of simple assault of a student who hit his head on a floor after authorities say she kicked a chair he was leaning back in.
The Press of Atlantic City reports that 41-year-old Kimberley Peschi was ordered Wednesday to pay about $200 in fines and fees but the forfeiture of her teaching license is still being deliberated.
The Galloway Township resident was suspended from her job as a music teacher at the Belhaven Middle School in Linwood after the February 2017 injury to the sixth-grade student.
Northfield Municipal Judge Timothy Maguire says surveillance video was the strongest evidence. The judge will rule on the teaching license by July 15.
Peschi's defense attorney says she will appeal.
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In this enhanced episode, Steve's weed smuggling plan was working, until the Mexican cops drove past.
SMYRNA, Tenn. (WKRN) – The Smyrna Fire Department and Rutherford County Office of Emergency Management responded to a hydrogen peroxide spill at the Vi-Jon plant in Smyrna.
It happened Monday and Smyrna Police Chief Bill Culbertson said 40 gallons of hydrogen peroxide spilled as workers were filling a tank at the Swan Drive plant.
Cleanup is underway.
Chief Culbertson said none of the chemical got in the storm water system or spilled into Stewart’s Creek, which runs alongside Vi-Jon.
According to its website, Vi-Jon is one of the nation’s oldest private brand personal care manufacturers.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Appaloosa LP:
* Appaloosa LP dissolves class A share stake in Charter Communications Inc - sec filing
* Appaloosa LP dissolves share stake in Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd - sec filing
* Appaloosa LP takes share stake of 1.1 million shares in Ally Financial Inc
* Appaloosa LP dissolves share stake in Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co - sec filing
* Appaloosa LP cuts share stake in Kinder Morgan Inc from 5.3 million shares to 3.9 million shares - sec filing
* Appaloosa LP ups share stake in Unitedhealth Group Inc by 55.7 percent to 467,000 shares
* Appaloosa LP - change in holdings are as of June 30, 2017 and compared with the previous quarter ended as of March 31, 2017 Source text for quarter ended June 30, 2017: (bit.ly/2uWm5mq) Source text for quarter ended March 31, 2017 (bit.ly/2r9xUnP)
ELSMERE, Del. (AP) - Another pipe bomb has been removed from the home a Delaware man arrested last week for detonating a similar device outside a nearby home.
Media outlets reported that family members cleaning the home of Mark Consiglio found the bomb Saturday and called police. Residents within a two-block radius were evacuated from about 5 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. The device was safely destroyed.
The 48-year-old Consiglio was charged March 12 with manufacturing, possessing and using an explosive device after he allegedly detonated a bomb outside the home of his estranged wife's family. The explosion broke a window, but no one was injured.
Police disabled three additional explosive devices at Consiglio's home.
Consiglio is being held at the Howard R. Young Correctional Institute. It wasn't immediately clear if he had an attorney.
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How To Make Your Very Own Harry Potter-Inspired Butter Beer Butterbeer is one of the most popular drinks in the wizarding world, but it is even easier to make than you think.
Best Bars For Frozen Margaritas In SeattleSome margarita connoisseurs or purists will balk at the idea of a “frozen” margarita comparing them to nothing more than a Slurpee with alcohol. But even they might be easily persuaded to think differently trying one of the following concoctions on one of Seattle’s (rare) super hot days during the summer.
Tiger Woods will tee off in Jack Nicklaus’ Memorial Tournament tomorrow, and on Wednesday he shared the course with NFL legend Peyton Manning in the pre-tournament pro-am. ESPN reported that Manning is a single-digit handicap, but was struggling with the nerves of playing golf in front of a Tiger-sized gallery.
After making the turn, Manning marveled at Tiger’s current form and compared Woods’ return from a back fusion surgery to his own recovery from neck surgery.
"He sure is hitting the ball well today." Peyton Manning likes what he sees from pro-am partner Tiger Woods. pic.twitter.com/83AerNFy8m — PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) May 30, 2018
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Lahore Press Club Literary Committee is organizing a Natia Muhaira at Faiz Ahmad Faiz auditorium on Thursday (tomorrow) at 4.00 pm.
Dr Hassan Askari Kazmi will preside over it while prominent poets including Allama Bashir Rizmi, Ashraf Javed, Jamshed Azam Chisti, Wahid Amber, Gulzar Bokhari, Hassan Kazmi, Iqbal Rahi, Javed Qasim, Abu Al-Hassan Khawar, Arslan Arsal, Dr Sagheer Ahmad Sagheer, Tariq Chugtai and other will present Natia poetry.
It’s not just the older immigrants from the Caribbean who have been caught up in this Windrush scandal. Some of their children and grandchildren have found themselves denied British citizenship too. In a different context Theresa May once lambasted people she called the ‘citizens of nowhere’, but has she in effect created such citizens of nowhere through her hostile environment policy?
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EATON, Ohio (AP) — Court records show that an Ohio man who told police he killed his son with a hatchet during a confrontation has been charged with aggravated murder.
Fifty-eight-year-old Gabriel Schaaf, of Lewisburg, is scheduled for an initial appearance Wednesday in Eaton Municipal Court. He also faces a tampering with evidence charge.
Schaaf was arrested last week after investigators found his DNA beneath 29-year-old Jonathan Schaaf’s fingernails.
Police say Gabriel Schaaf called 911 in December and reported having found his son’s body in their home about 30 miles (48 kilometers) west of Dayton.
The Dayton Daily News reports Schaaf told investigators his son was holding a rifle when he was killed.
Court records don’t indicate whether Schaaf has an attorney.
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DENVER — The airport held its third annual Puppy Bowl Friday ahead of Sunday’s big game, and give visitors a gigantic dose of cuteness.
The Puppy Bowl players included puppies and adult dogs from the Dumb Friends League that will be available for adoption Saturday. Members of Denver International Airport’s Canine Airport Therapy Squad (CATS) were also there for the action.
The dogs up for adoption will be at the Dumb Friends League Quebec Street shelter in Denver on a first-come, first-serve basis.
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Corrections and judicial officials from across the country have gathered in Hartford for a conference on reforming the nation's criminal justice system s. The Reimagining Justice Conference was the brainchild of Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy , who has made the issue of criminal-justice reform a focus of his administration.
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The lifeskill for the last month was responsibility. Students are showing responsibility by returning items to the lost and found. Students are pictured from Left to right: Kyle Brown (Age 8), Razaya Guardian (Age 8), Savannah Hunt (Age 10), Kaden Sheehan (Age 11), Tyler Wileman (Age 11), and Daniel Ayala (Age 9).
Foundation Stone laying ceremony of development of Magarzong Mangsari West Sikkim by Shri Pawan Chamling Chief Minister of Sikkim organised by cultural and heritage department and Tourism & Civil Aviation department.
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And that young colleague in the back. Hopefully. Hopefully today's artists tough is bring your kids to work day questions. He needs me I'll walk out. I think that. As a kid and certainly as a parent. There is nothing could be more terrifying for a kid go to school in capsules say so I'm sorry that you feel no way. This administration takes it seriously. And at the school safety commission that the president convened is beating this week again an official meeting. To discuss the best ways forward and how we can do every single thing within our power to protect kids and our schools. And to make them feel safe enact their parents feel good about dropping them off.
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Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., on Tuesday reportedly left a meeting with fellow Senate Republicans as House Speaker Paul Ryan worked to reassure skeptical colleagues about the next steps in taking on Obamacare.
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Why Is There A “P” At The Start Of Some UK Television programs?
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LIVERPOOL, England — A linesman found himself in a tough spot when he needed to award an offside in the Champions League game between Liverpool and Roma on Tuesday.
He didn’t have a flag to wave.
The German official’s flag had fallen apart moments earlier and its replacement was unusable, too. So when Liverpool striker Roberto Firmino was played through on goal in the fifth minute, the linesman had to run down the touchline with a flag in one hand and a bare pole in the other.
He eventually brandished his flagpole, though it wasn’t easy to see.
He was given a working flag moments later.
MADISON, WI A search is underway to find an inmate who didn't return to the Dane County Jail on Saturday. The Dane County Sheriff's Office says Sorrell Gilmore has been declared AWOL.
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MOMBASA, Kenya, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Eleven people drowned when the boat they were travelling in capsized in turbulent waters in the Indian Ocean off Kenya, officials and witnesses said on Monday.
Ten of the dead were members of the same family and were heading to a local airport to catch a flight to Mombasa on Sunday, Joseph Kanyiri, area government administrator, told Reuters.
The sole survivor was Shekue Kahale, a local politician who campaigned for election to parliament in last week's election. His wife, four children and a sister with three children, were among those who died, Kahale told reporters.
"We suspect the boat capsized due to sea turbulence," Kanyiri said.
Nine bodies had been recovered by midday on Monday and a search for the remaining bodies was ongoing, Kanyiri said. (Reporting by Joseph Akwiri; Editing by George Obulutsa; Editing by Robin Pomeroy)
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NEW YORK -- The allure of seeing New York City at Christmas time is not alluring enough for University of Iowa football fans.
The university has reportedly only sold around 1,000 of the 7,500 tickets it was allotted for the December 27th Pinstripe Bowl game in NYC. This will likely be the coldest of any bowl, and hotels near the game site are among the most expensive.
In 2011, Iowa State University reportedly sold about 5,000 tickets to fans when the Cyclones were picked to play in New York. The University of Iowa believes a number of fans may have bought tickets from the bowl website and not through the school, so the ticket numbers may not reflect fan turnout.
SALT LAKE CITY – Phase 1 of “Operation Rio Grande,” a multi-agency public safety effort, is underway downtown.
Lt. Gov. Spencer J. Cox and Utah Dept. of Public Safety Commissioner Keith D. Squires will be discussing the details of the operation at 11 a.m.
Fox 13’s Ben Winslow has been told authorities are focusing on the “criminal element.”
Kayby is furious. She says the cops haven't busted the drug dealers but are hassling anyone in a tent. @fox13 #OperationRioGrande pic.twitter.com/SUT4VLXMHg — Ben Winslow (@BenWinslow) August 14, 2017
RENO, Nev. - The Latest on the flooding in northern Nevada with another series of storms in the forecast : Elko County officials have opened a single lane of a highway to the rural town of Montello where dozens of residents have been cut off by flooding after a dam burst last Wednesday.
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LAFAYETTE (KLFY)- On Wednesday, Oct. 11, Lafayette Parish students can wear jeans for a good cause.
The Lafayette Parish School system is holding a one-day fundraiser in honor of Lafayette Police Cpl. Michael Middlebrook, who was laid to rest on Friday.
For $1, students may wear jeans that day, according to Lafayette Parish School Board member Tomi Chaisson.
All proceeds will go to Middlebrook’s family.
WASHINGTON (WAND) – President Donald Trump’s full first-quarter salary is going to the U.S Department of Veterans Affairs.
The move is part of the president’s previously-announced plan to give his entire salary to the government. In a symbolic gesture, White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders handed over a check to acting VA Secretary Robert Wilkie on Thursday.
President Trump’s administration is still looking for a new person to take over the department. The president had tabbed doctor Ronny Jackson to take the job, but that person took their name out. Secretary David Shulkin lost his job in March because of ethics concerns and issues in the department.
Wilkie is under consideration to take over the VA secretary position on a permanent basis.
One of New York's finest canines is at home recovering after he was injured on the job Friday, police said.
Timoshenko, a German Shepherd for the New York Police Department Special Ops team, fell through a ceiling inside while searching a house for firearms, police said.
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Last night / search warrant #K9 "Timoshenko" recovered these guns but also fell thru a ceiling. 7 stitches & he's recovering @ home #GoodBoy pic.twitter.com/KoE2ZPBgvE — NYPD Special Ops (@NYPDSpecialops) August 12, 2017
NYPD said the dog needed seven stitches for the injuries he sustained but assured the public that Timoshenko would be just fine.
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During the operation, the dog helped officials recover nearly 10 guns and multiple rounds of ammunition, police said.
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Johannesburg – Carte Blanche producer Johann Botha will be honoured at a memorial service in Centurion on Thursday.
Botha and his friend Werner "Swazi" Perchtold were killed at the Zebra Inn, in Johannesburg's popular Maboneng precinct, last Wednesday. Perchtold owned the restaurant.
Police spokesperson Captain Kay Makhubela said a group of men and a woman went into the inn and ordered a drink. A while later they shot the two men dead. They stole two firearms and money and ran away.
On Tuesday, police arrested two men, 27 and 32, and a woman, 19, in connection with the double murder. They would appear in court soon.
Botha was also a former producer, presenter and executive producer of the SABC's environmental programme 50/50, and a former presenter and producer of kykNET’s environmental programme Projek Aardwolf.
He did a stint as a radio presenter on Afrikaans radio station, RSG.
The memorial service will be held at the Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk Van Afrika, in Lyttleton.
WOWBURGER is opening its first restaurant outside of Dublin, on Cork’s Main Street.
To celebrate, we’re going to have an epic party with killer tunes from our very own Fergal D’Arcy, great prizes to be won and of course plenty of delicious burgers, fries & shakes!
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Former Tennessee athletic director John Currie and Greg Schiano signed a memorandum of understanding to make the Ohio State defensive co-ordinator the new Volunteers football coach before the deal fell apart amid a public backlash.
The memorandum of understanding, obtained through a public records request, states Schiano would have received a six-year, $27 million contract. Tennessee officials say they believe the document isn't legally binding because it was never signed by Tennessee's chief financial officer.
Currie was suspended and replaced by Phillip Fulmer five days after the Schiano deal fell through.
Tennessee Chancellor Beverly Davenport also didn't sign the document with Schiano. The memorandum that accompanied Jeremy Pruitt's hiring as football coach last week included signatures from Pruitt, Davenport, Fulmer and chief financial officer David L. Miller.
HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – Police are working to identify two men who robbed a Hendersonville Mexican restaurant at gunpoint Monday night.
It happened around 10:20 p.m. at Casa Vieja on North Anderson Lane.
Hendersonville police said the two white men robbed the store while wearing dark clothing. One suspect was described as 5 feet 7 inches tall and thin while the other is 6 feet tall and has a medium build.
The suspects drove away from the scene in a dark-colored sedan toward Walmart.
No additional information was released.
Anyone who may have witnessed the robbery or saw the suspects is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 615-573-5400.
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"There is no space for Hong Kong independence in the 'one country, two systems' agreement under which Beijing governs the former British colony, but there can be tolerance for differences in their systems, a senior Chinese official said. Chinese leaders are increasingly concerned about a fledgling independence movement in Hong Kong, which returned to mainland rule in 1997 with a promise of autonomy known as 'one country, two systems,' and recent protests in the city." (12/31/16)
http://indianexpress.com/article/world/no-space-for-hong-kong-independence-says-china-4452704/
NORFOLK, Va. – U.S. Marshals are asking for the public’s help in locating Gerald “Jerry” Crowell.
The Marshals tell News 3 that on September 13 of last year, Crowell was indicted on federal charges for a crime that happened in November 2013.
Police report Crowell was looking at child pornography on a computer at the Hampton VA Medical Center.
According to the U.S. Marshals, Crowell is homeless and known to panhandle in the downtown Hampton area. He is also a convicted sex offender and wanted by the Virginia State Police for allegedly violating his sex offender registration requirements.
For information leading to Crowell’s whereabouts and arrest, a reward of up to $500 is being offered. Please call the U.S. Marshals at 1-877-Wanted-2 (1-877-926-8332) or email usms.wanted@usdoj.gov with any information.
A man who was sleeping on the subway was stabbed in the neck by a stranger early Saturday, police said.
The 33-year-old victim was asleep on the E train when he was stabbed around 5 a.m. near 14th Street, the NYPD said.
No words were exchanged and there was no robbery attempt, police said.
The attacker fled through the subway exit at Eighth Avenue and 16th Street. He was wearing a winter face mask and had spiky hair, police said.
The victim was brought to Bellevue Hospital, the FDNY said.
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Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 6:53 PM EDT) -- A Massachusetts lawyer and his father-client are using a federal suit, recently filed amid a protracted battle for control of an internet employee-benefits company, as “leverage” against a $1.5 million verdict springing from the same dispute, the company's executives said Thursday.
In their motion, YouDecide.com Inc. CEO Peter Marcia and Director Walter Smith asked a federal judge to block plaintiff Kenneth F. Phillips from pursuing his derivative complaint on behalf of YouDecide’s parent, arguing that he has a long history of antagonism against the same company...
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PUBLISHED: February 15, 2017 13:28 Joe Edwards' Shrewsbury Town update - Feb 15th
Joe Edwards steps in to offer all the latest Shrewsbury Town news in his video update.
FC Barcelona captain Andres Iniesta has ended speculation he could leave the club where he has spent his entire career by announcing the agreement of a contract for life with the Liga side on Friday.
"Barcelona and Andres Iniesta have reached an agreement to renew his contract for life which will tie both parties together," Barcelona said in a statement.
Iniesta, 33, has been at Barcelona since he was 12 years old, making his professional debut in 2002. He is the club's second all-time leading appearance maker behind Xavi Hernandez, playing 633 games and scoring 54 goals.
The Spain midfielder's current contract was set to expire in June 2018 and he set alarm bells ringing at the club by declaring in an interview with Spanish newspaper El Pais in August that he could leave when his deal ran out.
He will give a news conference at the club's Nou Camp stadium later on Friday alongside president Josep Maria Bartomeu.
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The owners of two investment consulting groups have combined forces to create a new company. Perpetua Group, an investment consulting company, opened its doors in Boise April 10 after the owners of Daly and Vachek Investment Consulting Group and McReynolds Investment and Consulting Group merged their companies. Daly and Vachek Investment had been around since 2006 and ...
NEW YORK The New York Federal Reserve said on Friday it raised its outlook on U.S. gross domestic product in the first quarter and second quarter due to data that showed rising new home sales and durable goods orders earlier this week.
The regional central bank's "Nowcast" forecast program showed first-quarter GDP likely grew at a 2.70 percent pace versus the 2.65 percent rate calculated a week ago and second-quarter GDP was on track to expand at a 2.33 percent pace, compared with 2.06 percent a week ago.
(Reporting by Richard Leong)
Iowa authorities have punished a north-central Iowa egg facility for allowing wastewater to reach a creek. The Department of Natural Resources said Daybreak Foods Inc. must pay an administrative penalty of $5,500.
The department says a heavy rain in August washed a recent field application of wastewater into the creek near the facility in rural Eagle Grove. The company has a permit to spread the wastewater but can’t let it run into surface waters.
LAUREL COUNTY, KY (WAVE) - Officials in eastern Kentucky have identified a body found in a lake over the weekend.
Andre Ku, 21, was pulled from Lake Laurel in Laurel County on Sunday. He was from New York City.
People fishing in the area spotted Ku's body at about 12;30 p.m.
It's not yet clear how Ku died.
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"I can tell you a congressional source tells me that Rod Rosenstein in a meeting three weeks ago threatened Chairman Nunes and members of Congress he was going to subpoena their texts and messages because he was tired of dealing with the intel committee. That's threats and intimidation."
Gregg Jarrett, Sara Carter and Sebastian Gorka reacted to the release of the explosive and damning FISA memo.Sara Carter revealed that her sources have told her that the best is yet to come, as the FISA Memo is onlystating thatGregg Jarrett noted that his sources told him Rod Rosenstein threatened the House Intelligence Committee members three weeks ago not to release the memo or else he would "subpoena their texts and messages."
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Here’s another one that Previews alerted us to: Unnatural is a hit full-color comic series in Italy, and now Image Comics is about to unleash it on North America. “Leslie is a simple pig girl. She loves sushi, she’s stuck with a job she hates, and she lives under a brutal totalitarian government – one that punishes transgressors for anything deemed ‘unnatural’. Leslie dreams of something different for herself. But those dreams are becoming dangerous…” Interestingly, writer and artist Mirka Andolfo says that none other than Omaha the Cat Dancer (by the great Reed Waller and the late Kate Worley) served as an inspiration for this series. Look for it soon in stores.
AS Roma legends Roberto Pruzzo and Bruno Conti on Tuesday apologised for flipping Liverpool the bird in a photo widely posted on social media Monday.
The former centre-forward and the ex Italy winger, who were on the team that lost to the Reds on penalties in the 1984 European Cup Final, were pictured in front of the Liverpool emblem at Anfield with their middle fingers raised.
“The gesture was inopportune,” said Conti, who played a blinder in Italy’s 1982 World Cup win over West Germany.
“A moment of private fun was made public without my being aware, turning it into an inopportune gesture I feel I need to apologise for,” said Conti, now a Roma manager.
Pruzzo, a legendary Roma goalscorer, is now manager of Como in Serie D.
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Tony Finau and Daniel Berger will play in the final pairing of round four of the brutal US Open at Shinnecock Hills
US Open Tee Times 2018: Round 4
Final round tee times have been released for the 2018 US Open at Shinnecock Hills.
There were some big names that didn’t make the cut including Rory McIlroy, Jordan Spieth and Tiger Woods.
Tony Finau and Daniel Berger took advantage of easier morning conditions on Saturday, to move from 11 shots behind the leaders to leaders!
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Again the most exciting pairing is that of Henrik Stenson and Justin Rose, as a pair they have made history at the Ryder Cup and also had success at the Olympics together, could Saturday prove to be another date with destiny for one of them?
Dustin Johnson and defending champion Brooks Koepka are in the penultimate group and will be the favourites to win.
Tee Times below
Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe declared a state of emergency Monday afternoon. He is urging Virginians to prepare for this major winter storm, which could dump up to a foot or more of snow in northern regions of the commonwealth.
Crews are already pretreating roads around the region in anticipation of snow that's expected to start falling Monday evening.
The National Weather Service is predicting 12 to 18 inches of snow in Hagerstown and Westminster, Maryland. Baltimore is expected to get 8 to 12 inches and 6 to 8 inches of snow are forecast in Washington. In Delaware, Wilmington could see 11 inches.
Smaller snowfall totals are expected in areas to the south and east. Forecasters are calling for 2 to 3 inches in La Plata, Maryland, and Fredericksburg, Virginia.
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McDermott (knee) played three minutes Sunday in the Thunder's 118-87 loss to the Rockets in Game 1, providing three points (1-2 FG, 1-1 3Pt).
McDermott had missed the Thunder's final three games of the regular season while battling the sore left knee, and though he was able to suit up in the postseason opener, it doesn't look like he's a member of coach Billy Donovan's rotation for the time being. Alex Abrines and Jerami Grant seemingly represent the Thunder's top two wings off the bench behind starters Victor Oladipo and Andre Roberson.
Highland athlete Zack Lasek remains unsure on what sport he wants to play at the next level. What have you been doing as of late with your workouts?“Lately, I’ve just been getting in the weight roo...
In 2003-04, Kit Seaton designed costumes for plays directed by her mother, Sandra Seaton, the longtime Lake City High drama teacher. Among those plays were William Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream."
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Selena Gomez has released the music video for her new single “Bad Liar.”
The visual, which was directed by Jesse Peretz, features Gomez playing multiple roles including a high school student, her blonde alter-ego, and her own parents (both the man and woman).
The clip ends with a title card that reads “Coming Soon,” followed by the word “Fetish.” Is this the title of Selena’s new album or next single? Only time will tell.
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The Supreme Court on Monday issued notices to the Centre and the Election Commission on a plea against the practice of candidates fighting polls from two constituencies at the same time.
The practice, the top court said, adds to the burden on the exchequer since another election has to be conducted on the seat vacated by the candidate.
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Mohamed Salah bagged another fantastic goal for Liverpool tonight in their Champions League semi final against Roma at Anfield.
The Egyptian originally opened the scoring just a few minutes before half time, with the Reds goal-machien doubling his and his side’s tally for the night a little bit later.
MORE: Video: Liverpool goal-machine Mohamed Salah bags absolute stunner to give Reds lead in Champions League vs Roma
Salah has now bagged 43 goals this campaign, a tally that even the likes of Messi and Ronaldo would be proud to call their own.
The forward has effectively put one foot in the final for Liverpool after his first half showing tonight, and to top it all off, he even refused to celebrate. Absolutely top class.
Here’s a clip of Salah’s second wonderful finish this evening against the Italian giants. It’s incredible how he’s able to stay to calm under pressure in such a intensity match. Ballon D’Or winner 2018 anyone?
The taxman cometh tomorrow . Tuesday is the deadline for filing income tax. If you are not ready to file just yet, the IRS has provided an automatcic 6-month extension upon request. The IRS says nearly 40 million taxpayers have yet to file their returns.
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NEW YORK — Pop star Madonna has lost her battle to prevent an auction of her personal items, including a love letter from her ex-boyfriend, the late rapper Tupac Shakur, a pair of worn panties and a hairbrush containing her hair.
Last year, a judge ordered Gotta Have It! Collectibles to pull the items from its impending rock 'n' roll-themed auction after the Material Girl sought an emergency court order.
In a decision revealed Monday, the judge dismissed the case on grounds the statute of limitations to recover the items had passed.
The auction house told The New York Times it had done due diligence on the items and was confident Madonna had no claim.
The company says the auction will be in July.
Starting bid for the Tupac letter is $100,000.
The Middletown Fire Department is investigating warehouse fire that began just before Midnight Friday night.
The fire began at a building on the 300 block of North Verity Parkway. Crews were met with tall flames that had spread throughout the building when they arrived on the scene.
The fire department extinguished those flames after a few hours.
Fire crews say it's unclear how the fire began or if anyone was inside at the time.
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MILWAUKEE (AP) — Right-hander Alex Reyes was activated from the 60-day disabled list by the St. Louis Cardinals after recovering from Tommy John surgery and was set to start against Milwaukee in his first major league appearance since Sept. 29, 2016.
Reyes was 4-1 with a 1.57 ERA two years ago, beating the Chicago Cubs three times and striking out 52 in 46 innings. Reyes felt pain during a pre-spring training bullpen session in February 2017 and was operated on by Cardinals head orthopedic physician Dr. George Paletta.
23-year-old right-hander, Reyes was 3-0 with a 0.00 ERA in four minor league injury rehabilitation starts this month at Class A Palm Beach and Peoria, Double-A Springfield and Triple-A Memphis. He struck out 44 in 23 innings.
Right-hander Mike Mayers was optioned to Memphis before Wednesday’s game and right-hander Dominic Leone, out since May 5 with right upper arm nerve irritation, was transferred to the 60-day disabled list.
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× Bourbon Street construction continues with new traffic restrictions
NEW ORLEANS — A large section of Bourbon Street remains closed Monday after weeks of construction in the French Quarter and starting today, you can now add the intersection of Bienville and Bourbon Street to the list, as crews are working to install underground utilities.
Construction is part of the $6 million French Quarter improvement project that calls for removing and replacing existing water and drainage lines, repairing the sewer line, repaving the roadway in concrete, installing new sidewalks when necessary and installing American with disabilities act-compliant curb ramps at intersections.
The city of New Orleans Department of Public Works says public safety is their top priority. They’re urging residents and commuters to use caution when driving, biking and walking near construction sites.
The intersection at Bienville and Bourbon meantime, will re-open to traffic next month.
The Knights took care of business on their home field 35-7 over North as they make a bid for the rankings at 5-3.
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In this Friday, June 9, 2017 photo, Norman Stout points to where fragments of lead remain in his face after he was shot and left for dead in a 1984 robbery that killed his wife, Mary Jane Stout, in New Concord, Ohio. Norman Stout is frustrated by the delays in carrying out the execution of his wife’s condemned killer, John Stumpf, whose January 2018 execution was recently postponed to November next year. Andrew Welsh-Huggins AP Photo
– Following tonight’s episode of WWE RAW, the latest episode of the WWE original series, “Table For 3” will premiere on the WWE Network. This week’s show features WWE Hall Of Famers Ric Flair, Sting and Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat. The preview for the new episode reads as follows:
“Legends Ric Flair, Sting and Ricky Steamboat – Rivals in the NWA and WCW – reunite to recall their favorite tales from their great careers.”
– While in Miami, Florida for a WWE live event on Sunday evening, WWE Superstars Sin Cara, Chad Gable and Tye Dillinger took photos with the NBA Championship trophies belonging to the NBA’s Miami Heat franchise. WWE released the following photo of the trio with the trophies via their Instagram page:
Geological studies into the viability of a tunnel linking Malta and Gozo have moved on to a laboratory stage, after sampling from nine boreholes spread across the channel was completed.
The studies collected samples from a depth of 200m below the seabed, which are now to be studied in specialised laboratories.
A geological model of the area between the two islands will be built, based on the analysis from the studies that have been carried out. This model is expected to be completed in the coming months, TM said.
It said that it had been working with Norwegian Consultants SINTEF who has vast experience in tunneling projects beneath the seabed.
Moreover, it said the excavation had been conducted by Geotech SPA while the University of Malta, in collaboration with OGS Trieste had been conducting the seismic investigations needed for developing the geological model
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Fernando Alonso has been speaking ahead of the new Formula One season
The McLaren driver is hoping to upset the odds this year by helping to break the Mercedes’ dominance of recent seasons.
Alonso had a solid two testing sessions and says he feels confident ahead of the curtain-raiser in Australia this weekend.
However, the Spaniard did reveal doubts about his side’s ability to challenge Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes at the front of the grid.
Alonso claims that he is happy with how McLaren have progressed the car but he is still unsure about whether he will be able to stop Hamilton from claiming his fifth Drivers’ Championship.
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SALT LAKE CITY -- Airbnb has partnered with the Utah Office of Tourism to encourage visitors to have local-like experiences.
The partnership is the first of its kind in the country, pioneering the way for locally-driven tourism.
“We are really focused on sustainable, healthy, local tourism and helping connect our visitors to parts of the state that typically don’t see tourists,” said David Owen, Airbnb Policy Development Manager. “I think Airbnb guests want to really experience a place like a local. They want to live like a local. They want to get off the beaten path.”
Airbnb has dozens of Airbnb hosts who offer a paid guide experience throughout parts of Utah, including, hiking, mountain biking, night paddle boarding, cooking classes, and artwork creative lessons, and much more.
For a list of Utah experiences, click here.
Tweed takes on a futuristic form this winter with barely-there slithers of silver thread shining through intricate weaves. Bring knits into a new-era with glistening, high-shine footwear, head-pieces and thigh-skimming hemlines. Watch the behind-the-scenes video of our October shoot for full details.
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April 5 Immofinanz:
* Agreement in principle to settle the legal proceedings over the review of the exchange ratio applied to the merger of Immoeast and Immofinanz
* Compensation payment would amount to approx. eur 54 million in total (based on a share price of eur 1.80)
* Shares would be issued primarily from treasury shares held by company, and remainder would represent new shares issued from previously authorised capital
* Agreement calls for a compensation payment to former Immoeast shareholders through issue of 30,019,578 additional Immofinanz shares at a ratio of 0.088 shares of Immofinanz AG for each former Immoeast share Further company coverage:
Macedonia prime minister: Referendum on possible new country name to be held this fall once agreement made with Greece
SKOPJE, Macedonia (AP) — Macedonia prime minister: Referendum on possible new country name to be held this fall once agreement made with Greece. Translator To read this article in one of Houston's most-spoken languages, click on the button below. World news
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YEAR: 1970
WRITERS: Eddie Cochran, Jerry Neal Capehart
LYRICS: Well, I'm a gonna raise a fuss, I'm a gonna raise a holler I've been working all summer just to try and earn a dollar Well, I went to the boss, said I got a date The boss said "No Dice, son, you gotta work late" Sometimes I wonder, what am I gonna do There ain't no cure for the summertime blues Well, my mom and poppa told me, "Son you gotta earn some money If you want to use the car to go out next Sunday" Well, I didn't go to work, I told the boss I was sick He said "You can't use the car 'cause you didn't work a lick" Sometimes I wonder, what am I gonna do There ain't no cure for the summertime blues Gonna take two weeks, gonna have a fine vacation Gonna take my problems to the United Nations Well, I went to my congressman, he said, quote "I'd like to help you son but you're too young to vote" Sometimes I wonder, what am I gonna do There ain't no cure for the summertime blues
Football team helps rescue couple in car crash Coaches and teammates of the Boise Black Knights stopped to help rescue a couple whose car rolled on Highway 95, south of Jordan Valley, Oregon. Regan Magill and Orlando Clay Jr. Aggregated by Kelsey Grey ×
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Mon, Aug 14: Pointe-Claire has expanded its dog run in Terra Cotta Park so dogs can run free. Global’s Billy Shields reports.
Arnold “Gene” Eugene McClellan Jr., 61, of Alton, died Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016.
The family will hold memorial services at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, at Godfrey Church of Christ.
Paynic Home for Funerals is handling arrangements.
Paso Robles High School parents and former teachers gathered on Niblick Road on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, waving placards at honking cars in support of suspended coach and teacher Rich Schimke. A video released Nov. 1 showed Schimke pouring syrup into a player's belly button and then either licking it or pretending to lick it.
× Turner’s double-double leads Pacers over Magic, 117-104
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Myles Turner had 23 points and 12 rebounds to lead the Indiana Pacers to a 117-104 victory over the Orlando Magic on Sunday.
Paul George added 19 points for the Pacers (17-18), who have won two straight after a season-worst four-game losing streak last month.
Nikola Vucevic had 18 points and 11 rebounds while Jeff Green and Serge Ibaka each scored 17 points for the Magic (15-20).
Indiana went on a 6-0 spurt midway through the fourth quarter to pull away. Monta Ellis scored back-to-back baskets to put the Pacers ahead 101-82. Later, George made a 3-pointer to give Indiana a 108-88 lead with 4:48 to go.
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Drawing inspiration from music all over the world- Pink Martini’s ‘Little Orchestra’ traverses a mind boggling amount genres from classical to jazz to samba to world music, performed in as many languages. If the United Nations had a house band…this would be it! Don’t miss international sensations ‘Pink Martini’ Live at The Pabst.
Kelso Police are looking into a possible assault case from yesterday, where a 9 year-old girl was injured when she was hit in the head with a beer bottle. Officers were called to a home in South Kelso at about 12:20 yesterday afternoon, where it was reported that two 9 year-olds had been in a fight. During the scrap, one of the kids apparently got hold of a beer bottle, then used that to hit the other kid in the head. It’s reported that the girl did suffer a laceration to her head, and was bleeding profusely. The girl was taken to St. John Medical Center for treatment. The other child is known to the victim and her family, and they were able to direct police to that child’s home. So far, no police action has been reported.
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AT&T’s proposed $84.5 billion bid to take over Time Warner goes before a federal judge beginning today . The Trump Justice Department is suing to block the mega-merger on antitrust grounds.
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‘Stranger Things’ star David Harbour and Terry Bradshaw go head-to-head in a game of TV trivia from the set of their Super Bowl LII ad for Tide.
Feb 14 Ifabric Corp
* Ifabric Corp reports financial results for first financial quarter 2017 and outlook for 2017
* Q1 loss per share c$0.005
* Qtrly revenue $3,102,120 versus $3,329,010
* Ifabric Corp - intelligent fabrics division is now expected to exceed previously announced 100 million yards of treatments in calendar 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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“According to multiple reports, WWE will announce that WrestleMania 34 will take place in New Orleans.
The last time WrestleMania was in New Orleans was for WrestleMania 30. An announcement could come as early as next Monday January 9th when Raw is in New Orleans.”
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SEOUL South Korea's automakers association is concerned about the possible revision of the country's trade deal with the United States, an official of the industry group said on Friday.
The remarks follow comments to Reuters by U.S. President Donald Trump that he would renegotiate or terminate "the horrible" trade deal with South Korea. [nW1N1GA008]
"We are worried about the uncertainty of the deal," Kim Tae-nyen, vice president at the Korea Automobile Manufacturers Association (KAMA), told Reuters by telephone.
The KAMA is an industry group of South Korean automakers, including Hyundai Motor and Kia Motors.
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+ Enlarge this image Holland street alleged rapist Isoa Rainima outside the Suva Magistrates court this afternoon. Picture: RAMA
Update: 4:16PM AN unemployed youth charged with the alleged rape of a 23-year-old girl along Holland Street in Toorak, Suva last December was produced at the Suva Magistrates court this afternoon.
Isoa Rainima 19, who is charged with one count of robbery, one count of assault and five counts of rape. appeared before Magistrate Priyantha Liyanage.
The alleged incident took place on December 30.
The 19-year-old is alleged to have assaulted and raped the 23-year-old complainant while she was walking along the said street.
He has been remanded into custody and will reappear again on February 24.
He is also facing two other separate charges of theft and burglary in another matter.
Jonathan Law’s Edward Platonov broke the boys swimming record in the 100 breaststroke when the Lawmen lost to Daniel Hand, 95-73, on Friday.
Platonov’s time of 1:08.17 beat the previous mark of 1:08.40 (1991).
Justin Goglia, Jack Pincus-Coyle, Jack Iaffaldano and Platonov swam to a 3:49.31 finish in the 400 freestyle relay to break the record of 3:49.39 (1978).
200 medley relay: H 1:48.70 (Nate Imbergamo, Paul O’Connor, Sean Laragy, Beecher Porter); 200 free: Finn Hambett (H) 2:05.99; 200 IM: Tyler Merritt (H) 2:17.73; 50 free: Beecher Porter (H) 23.88; Diving: Mary Huminski (H) 209.60; 100 butterfly: Ryan Harvey (H) 1:02.73; 100 free: Jake Beiner (H) 56.17; 500 free: Justin Goglia (JL) 5:20.28; 200 free relay: JL 1:55.85 (Jack Iaffaldano, Carson Carr, Drew Ancheta, Andrew Silva); 100 backstroke: Molly Mercaldo (JL) 1:11.35; 100 breaststroke: Edward Platonov (JL) 1:08.17; 400 free relay: JL 3:49.31 (Justin Goglia, Jack Pincus-Coyle, Jack Iaffaldano, Edward Platonov)
NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. — A Florida high school student is accused of making a threat on Facebook to kill one of her former teachers.
Pasco County Sheriff's officials said in a news release that 18-year-old Desiree Zio posted on the social media site that she was going to find the River Ridge High School teacher and fatally stab her. She was arrested Sunday night in New Port Richey.
The report said Zio admitted to posting the threat. She's charged with making a written threat to kill or do bodily harm. A lawyer isn't listed on jail records.
Officials say Zio is a high school senior who attends classes at Marchman Technical College.
April 6 Renren Inc-
* Renren Inc announces disposition of certain shares of Social Finance Inc
* Renren Inc- sold preferred shares of social finance to certain investors on april 4, 2017
* Renren Inc - company received net proceeds of $91.9 million for shares
* Renren Inc- after the transaction, company still has 85.9% of its previous holdings in sofi
* Renren - sold preferred shares of social finance to certain investors on april 4, in connection with sofi's most recent round of equity financing Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Nintendo is being sued for copying elements of its Nintendo Switch console, allegedly infringing patents held by Gamevice.
Gamevice, which designs clip-on controllers for mobile phones and tablets, has called for a complete sales ban of the popular console, as well as damages.
A court filing in California claims Nintendo's sales of its successful Switch console have caused "damage and irreparable injury to Gamevice".
Nintendo has reported unprecedented interest in its Switch console. More than 5 million of the devices have been sold to date, making it the fastest selling console in the company's history. Nintendo has struggled to keep up with demand for the portable gaming device, which includes support for games such as Zelda.
Gamevice's claims the design for Nintendo infringed its patents in the design for the "Joy-Con" controllers, which clip either side of the Switch's main screen.
A divide between Saudi Arabia’s ruling family and executives of the kingdom’s oil company over where to list its shares is slowing the march toward a planned 2018 initial public offering, according to people familiar with the matter.
Executives at Saudi Arabian Oil Co., known as Saudi Aramco, are pushing Saudi Arabia’s king and his son, Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, on the merits of listing the state-owned oil company on...
RENSSELAER, N.Y. (NEWS10) – Officials released the cause of a fatal Rensselaer house fire on Friday.
According to police, the initial investigation into the Mann Ave. fire deemed it accidental and possibly being caused by an electrical issue.
It is believed there was at least one smoke detector in the residence but may not have been operational.
Three individuals passed away in Sunday morning’s fire – Safia Alblakhi, 68-year-old female; Monzalah Alshami, 41-year-old female; Aymen Alshami, 8-year-old male.
Another 16-year-old girl was transported to a hospital in Syracuse and remains in critical condition. A total of five people were transported to local hospitals following the fire.
The last person was taken to Albany Med with minor injuries.
The investigation continues.
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Indian players walk back after winning the third Test by an innings and 171 runs. (AP Image)
February 14 - Democratic U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth says both parties need to continue working on an infrastructure bill that was part of President Trump's campaign promise. Duckworth says infrastructure spending is an area where the two parties might find common ground.
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BRUNSWICK, Ga. (AP) — The number of sea turtle nests along the Georgia coast could double the historical average.
The Brunswick News reports that as of Tuesday, there were about 2,150 sea turtle nests filled with around 104,000 eggs.
Nesting began a continual drop-off following the first week of July, when Mark Dodd of the state Department of Natural Resources sea turtle program said totals this year were running at about 75 percent of last year’s numbers.
If that holds though the end of nesting season in October, Georgia should end up with more than 2,400 nests total. That is around double the historical average.
Right now, attention is not so much on new nests but on newly hatched turtles emerging and making their way to the ocean.
April 24 (UPI) -- Police have arrested a man who they say confessed to setting a fire at a karaoke bar that killed 18 people Tuesday in the Chinese province of Guangdong.
Liu Chunlu, 32, confessed when he was arrested at his home in Yingde City, according to officials.
"I was drunk last night and had had a fight with unknown people (before the fire)," Liu told police.
Police said Chunlu blocked the only entrance to the building with his motorcycle.
The fire took nearly 30 minutes to put out and left little of the three-story structure still standing. In addition to the deaths, five people were injured.
Chunlu also suffered from burns as a result of the fire, according to police.
Music on the Hill invites new and returning singers for the 16th annual Summer Chorus, featuring Randall Thompson’s Frostiana and other settings of American poetry. Kaitlin Lazere will be guest conductor.
Rehearsals are Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7 to 9 p.m., starting July 10, at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 48 New Canaan Road. The concert is Thursday, Aug. 2, at 8 p.m., also at St. Matthew’s.
The Summer Chorus, with 50 to 60 singers, is an opportunity to sing during the summer when other groups are on hiatus. It’s also a great way to return to choral singing for those who may not have sung in awhile. Parents may enroll with their children for a shared experience. All are welcome.
Register to sing by email to [email protected], or phone 203-529-3133. A minimum $40 contribution is suggested for participants; $20 for students. Payment may be made online at musiconthehillCT.org or at the first rehearsal.
MOLINE, Ill. (WAND) - Illinois State troopers were called to respond to a 20-foot piece of metal in the road on I-280 near Moline.
Troopers found the metal on I-280 west at the bridge.
There were gouges six inches deep in the road that were several feet long.
Thankfully, no one was hurt.
The metal fell off a flatbed trailer.
The scene was cleared up within an hour.
SUMTER, SC (WBTW) – Officials with the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office say they arrested a woman after she stole items from a home and borrowed the victim’s car to take the items to her home.
Deputy Ken Bell with the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office says 35-year-old Heather Lee Adeeb was arrested on April 6 for a burglary that happened on March 3 on Stern Drive.
The following subject was arrested on April 6, 2017, pursuant to warrant(s) issued on March 3, 2017.
Adeeb was charged with second degree burglary and use of vehicle without permission after Adeeb stole assorted clothing, household items, tools and jewelry valued at $1,688 and used the victim’s car to move the items before returning the vehicle to the victim.
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FAIRBANKS, Alaska (AP) – A man in state custody on kidnapping and assault charges has died.
The Department of Corrections says 40-year-old Arlo Olson was taken to Fairbanks Memorial Hospital on Saturday after an apparent suicide attempt.
A corrections officer found Olson unresponsive in his cell and officers and medical staff attempted life-saving measures.
The Corrections Department says Olson died Tuesday night at the hospital.
Olson had been in custody since June 7.
He had been arrested on two warrants on charges of kidnapping, felony assault, burglary and misdemeanor charges of assault and criminal mischief.
Olson’s death is the third this year in the Corrections Department.
April 2 Georgia native Russell Henley locked up the last berth in the U.S. Masters when he surged to a three-stroke victory at the Shell Houston Open in Texas on Sunday.
Henley wielded a hot putter to surge past a faltering Kang Sung-hoon, reeling off three consecutive birdies from the 13th hole at the Golf Club of Houston.
He carded a 65 to finish at 20-under-par 268 for his third PGA Tour victory.
Kang, who needed to win to qualify for the Masters starting on Thursday, never got his final round off the launch pad, battling to a 72.
The South Korean preserved sole second place by sinking a 15-foot par putt at the last to finish at 17-under, a stroke better than Americans Rickie Fowler and Luke List.
A spot in the Masters was reserved for the Houston winner, if not already exempt, and Henley heads to Augusta, Georgia for the year’s first major championship, not far from his hometown of Macon. (Reporting by Andrew Both in Cary, North Carolina, editing by Gene Cherry)
Teddy Bridgewater’s knee is not giving him any issues to start Jets OTAs, which could be huge for teams in need of a quarterback.
The Jets signed Bridgewater hoping he would not only be healthy, but also a potential trade chip. They took a minimal risk on him, only guaranteeing the ex-Viking $500,00 in addition to playing time incentives. The Jets’ best case scenario was that Bridgewater would prove to be healthy and light up OTAs and training camp.
So far, the plan is going smoothly.
Should New York decide to only keep two quarterbacks, Bridgewater could fetch a mid-round pick in a trade. It’s early — injuries could make unexpected teams desperate come the summer — but let’s look at some possible suitors for Bridgewater right now.
Kansas Governor Jeff Colyer made a stop in Salina on Tuesday.
The Governor was in Salina to sign a bill creating the Broadband Expansion Planning Task Force. According to Colyer, “the issue of broadband accessibility has been discussed for many years and now it’s time to take action”.
The purpose of the Statewide Broadband Task Force is to gather input this year to present recommendations to the 2019 Legislature.
Lawmakers will consider broadband legislation in 2019.
are reportedly separated. According to, the Anthony’s marriage has been strained due to Carmelo’s demanding NBA schedule and rumors he might be traded.
La La reportedly moved out of the home they shared last week and stays in her NYC place. Despite the breakup, sources claim La La and Carmelo are amicable and spent the weekend together.
Divorce is apparently not in the conversation at this time. We pray they are able to work it out.
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Service members from the United States, Thailand, and Singapore build an auditorium at Ban Nong Mee, Buri Ram Province, Thailand, during exercise Cobra Gold, Feb. 3, 2017. Cobra Gold, in its 36th iteration, focuses on humanitarian civic action (HCA), community engagement, and medical activities to support the needs and humanitarian interest of civilian populations around the region. (U.S. Marine Corps Combat Camera photo by Lance Cpl. Maximiliano Rosas)
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TOKYO May 2 Japan's Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ (BTMU) will start charging negative interest rates on euro deposits from dozens of its biggest European clients, a spokeswoman said, in a bid to pass on some of the costs of the ultra-low rate environment.
BTMU, the core unit of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group , will become the first Japanese bank to make such a move.
BTMU is in talks with some corporate clients about its plan to charge euro-denominated time deposits shorter than 12 months booked at its London branch, spokeswoman Kana Nagamitsu said on Tuesday. She added that the bank will not start charging without clients' consent.
(Reporting by Taiga Uranaka; Editing by Randy Fabi)
COPENHAGEN, Oct 7 (Reuters) - Danish police said on Saturday they had found the head and the legs of Swedish journalist Kim Wall, who died in mysterious circumstances on an inventor's homemade submarine.
A police spokesman told reporters in Copenhagen that there were no fractures in Wall's cranium. The discovery of the body parts was made on Friday.
The police have charged Danish inventor Peter Madsen with killing the Swedish journalist, a charge carrying a sentence of five years to and life in prison. He was arrested after his submarine sank and he was rescued.
On Aug. 23, police identified a headless female torso that washed ashore in Copenhagen as Wall's. The cause of her death has not been determined.
Madsen, a Dane, says Wall died by accident when she was hit by a heavy hatch cover on board his submarine. (Reporting by Teis Jensen)
Colts add cornerback Stribling, put Cirino on waived-injured
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts have signed free agent cornerback Channing Stribling after putting safety Michael Cirino on the waived-injured list.
The team announced the moves Tuesday. Cirino will go on the Colts' injured reserve list if he clears waivers.
The 6-foot-1, 188-pound Stribling made the Cleveland Browns' practice squad as an undrafted rookie last season. He also was on the practice squad with Indy and San Francisco.
Stribling finished his college career at Michigan with 68 tackles, four for loss, with one sack and six interceptions.
Cirino was signed as an undrafted rookie following a tryout during the Colts' recent rookie mini-camp.
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H&M sales miss forecast after rough start to May
STOCKHOLM Sweden's H&M reported slower than expected sales in May, the latest in a string of soft sales numbers from the world's second biggest fashion retailer, and said it had faced tough conditions in many of its markets early in the month.
Plans to transform Rutland Mills into a creative centre with music and arts studios, a hotel and restaurants, will go on display next week.
Developers City and Provincial Properties Investments, who are responsible for London’s Tileyard Studios, will showcase the proposals in the atrium at Wakefield One from October 9 to 13.
And members of the project team will be on hand to answer queries between 11am and 7.30pm on Monday.
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CALIFORNIA -- Over the weekend, proud Iowans gathered in California for an annual celebration of the state.
The Iowa Association of Long Beach held its Iowa by the Sea picnic on Saturday. This was the 117th year for this celebration at the Battleship Iowa Museum. Iowans and people who have a connection to the state of Iowa were invited to attend. Those who attended say the family-oriented event is a good way to stay connected to fellow Iowans and a great way for everyone to learn the rich history of the state of Iowa.
"Around WWII, a lot of Iowans moved out here when their guys went to war," said Iowan Susan Frame. "They came here and they worked here, and so then everybody use to go to the pike in Long Beach and it became little Iowa by the sea, so all the Iowans come here and still celebrate Iowa by the sea."
The event also included history behind our state symbols, prizes, and a silent auction.
Man Charged In Connection With Gloucester Deaths
Police have charged a man with the murder of Laura Boon, nee Mortimer, and her daughter Ella Dalby in Gloucester.
Christopher Boon, 28, and of Dexter Way, Gloucester, will appear before magistrates in Cheltenham on Thursday morning charged with two counts of murder.
Police were called to Dexter Way at 4.50am on Monday after the ambulance service reported that two people had been seriously injured.
Laura, 31, and Ella, 11, were pronounced dead a short time later.
A man in Seoul watches a TV news programme showing a photo published in North Korea's Rodong Sinmun newspaper of the Pukguksong-2 missile launch North Korea's ambassador has been summoned to the Foreign Office and warned about the country's "provocative actions" following a ballistic missile test. Choe Il was called in and told that North Korea's actions "threaten international peace and security", a Foreign Office spokeswoman said.
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Pressure continues to mount on Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley after his side were knocked out of the EA Sports Cup by to First Division side Longford Town.
Bradley made nine changes to the side that drew with Limerick on Friday night but the new-look line-up suffered a 0-1 defeat at Tallaght Stadium - the team's fifth game in a row without a victory.
Longford Captain Daniel O’Reilly scored the winner in the 89th minute, securing his side’s spot in the quarter-finals.
Elsewhere, Shelbourne earned a 7-2 victory over Drogheda as Jamie Doyle finished with a hat-trick at Tolka Park.
Shels will now play Derry City in the quarter-finals while Longford Town will take on Cobh.
Whitehead left the Jets' practice early Monday after suffering a foot injury, Rich Cimini of ESPN reports.
The severity of the injury is unknown at this time. Whitehead is currently competing for a depth receiver role with the club, so a quicker return would be advantageous for his chances.
LSU center Duop Reath has been named the SEC Player of the Week after scoring a career high 30 points against UNCW.
Reath played 27 minutes against the Seahawks, hitting 13-of-17 shots from the field and making three-of-four free throws.
LSU won the game 97-84 and improved to 5-2.
RELATED STORY: Reath, Waters lead Tigers to a 97-84 win against UNCW
The Tigers will host the Houston Cougars (8-1) in the PMAC on Wednesday, Dec. 13, at 8 p.m.
Arkansas forward Daniel Gafford was named the SEC Freshman of the Week. He averaged 15 points 6.5 rebounds and four blocks in wins over Colorado State and No. 14 Minnesota.
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NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (AP) - A federal jury has convicted a Virginia woman on fraud and tax charges after prosecutors said she charged over a half-million dollars on her boss's credit cards.
Sherea Darnell is a former manager at a Williamsburg eye care center. Prosecutors say she used the doctor's credit cards to charge some $514,000 in personal transactions, including her son's preschool tuition.
The jury heard from prosecutors that she also took over $90,000 in cash advances from the credit cards, using it to hire maid services and buy clothing and airline tickets. Authorities say that after her resignation from the eye center, Darnell continued to use her boss's cards until the doctor finally discovered the fraud.
Darnell faces a maximum penalty of 30 years. Sentencing is set for October.
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Evidence for warring Neolithic tribes is apparent in ancient remains that show marks indicative of axe, club and arrow wounds.
While the origins of wounds like cracked ribs are often difficult to determine, researchers suggest the patterns of some cracked Neolithic skulls show clear evidence of trauma caused by a weapon.
Tese signs of violent assault are apparent in humans remains throughout Europe, including Britain.
A number of healed head injuries found on British remains were seemingly inflicted with blunt, club-like implements.
Researchers speculate that unhealed fractures inflicted very close to the time of death are consistent with a mixture of sharp-force and blunt-force trauma, possibly inflicted with stone axes.
Neolithic tribes likely warred over territory as well as resources like food and shelter.
Mayza was promoted Monday to Blue Jays from Triple-A Buffalo, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
It's the first call to the big leagues for the 25-year-old, who has submitted a 3.25 ERA and 58:22 K:BB over 52.2 innings between Buffalo and Double-A New Hampshire this season. Mayza will likely see work in the middle innings with the Blue Jays, which will largely keep him out of the mix to pick up holds in relief.
An Indian American man, Baljeet Singh, 25, of Queens, New York was arrested on March 9 for shooting at a driver at an intersection in Virginia on February 10.
According to a WJLA report, Singh stopped his car in front of the other driver and got out, shooting the driver with a crossbow first and then fired his gun several times.
As Singh was shooting the driver hit the back of his car and drove away with only one bullet hitting his car.
When police traced Singh’s car, they found that it was owned by a rental agency in New York and that records showed the car was currently rented to Singh who had also provided his phone number.
Police then located Singh and arrested him; he is scheduled to appear in court sometime in June.
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A former BBC radio presenter is in an induced coma after he was attacked in a Benidorm bar.
Jimmy Carol is in a hospital in Alicante, Spain, with a bleed on the brain and a fractured skull, the Mirror reports.
The 63-year-old, who previously worked for BBC Radio Sheffield, was reportedly hit so hard that he 'hit the floor already unconscious.'
Jimmy Carol is in an induced coma after being attacked in a bar in Benidorm, Spain
The comedian was attacked after he performed a set at the bar, a BBC journalist wrote on Twitter.
He was later put into an induced coma and underwent surgery to release the pressure and swelling on his brain.
Mr Carol was transferred to Alicante Hospital for further CT scans and monitoring.
WWE has announced that John Cena will face WWE Champion Jinder Mahal in a non-title match on Smackdown Live this week.
The match comes one week after Randy Orton defeated Mahal, also in a non-title bout:
Options for new barrel... I have a Weatherby Vanguard I picked up on the cheap, and it has a Douglas Heavy profile .257WBY Mag barrel (24"+4" of muzzle brake). My question is for long range speed goats, deer, and maybe an elk someday, what are your thoughts on the 7LRM by the Gunwerks boys, the 28 Nosler, and the 7mm Dakota. Would I be better served to hunt antelope and deer with the 26Nosler or 6.5x284?? So many options!!!!! Thoughts??
UPDATE 2:18 P.M.: Officials have announced at a press conference that two bodies were found a mile east of Delphi, in Deer Creek. The bodies have not been positively identified yet, officials said.
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Authorities are investigating what is being described as a marijuana grow house in West Philadelphia.Fire crews were called to the 4800 block of Cedar Avenue just after 3 p.m. Monday for a report of strange fumes.When crews arrived, they discovered a large number of marijuana plants and growing equipment inside.Homeland Security and the Narcotics Division have been notified.There is no word yet on any possible arrests.----------
It’s been one week since the last developer beta, and Apple has just released the sixth developer beta preview. iOS 11 brings new features like drag-and-drop and a redesigned multitasking interface for iPad, a new customizable Control Center, and much more.
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iOS 11 beta 6 is currently only available to registered developers for now. Apple typically holds new public beta versions for a few days for major updates.
Apple’s previous iOS 11 beta introduced refinements to Notification Center, changes to multitasking on iPad, new TV Provider placeholder listings, and other minor tweaks. As we approach the final release this fall, we expect more refinements ahead of the last few beta versions.
For a comprehensive look at everything new in iOS 11 so far, check out our hands-on video below:
We’ll update below with any changes discovered in the latest iOS 11 beta.
The Douglas Dakota plane has been sighted several times in the area and it has locals thoroughly spooked.
It’s a model that used to be flown by the RAF more than 60 years ago.
Adding to the mystery are reports that one of the jets crashed in the vicinity in the 1940s.
According to Peak District Online, there have been at least 50 plane crashes in the area which has been named the ’Dark Peak’.
It’s earned it the unofficial title of the UK's Bermuda Triangle.
The Monterey Bay Aquarium and Research Institute has captured absolutely beautiful underwater footage of a graceful histioteuthis heteropsis gliding through the deep sea. This cephalopod is also known as the “strawberry squid” or “cock-eyed squid” due to its unique coloring and an amazing set of mismatched eyes that allows the squid to spot prey more easily.
Histioteuthis heteropsis, the strawberry squid, gets its common name from the berry-like appearance of its bright-red body speckled with numerous luminescent photophores. This animal is also called the cockeyed squid due to a remarkable eye dimorphism. The left eye of the adult squid can measure more than twice the diameter of the right eye, a curious trait not known in any other family of bilaterally symmetrical animal.
TAMPA, Fla. — Police in Florida say a dog named Scarface attacked a family who tried to put a sweater on it.
Tampa police say the pit bull mix bit a 52-year-old woman who was trying to dress it Friday and her husband was attacked while trying to pull the dog off her. Police say the couple’s 22-year-old son was attacked while trying to stop the dog by stabbing it in the neck and head.
The three people escaped the house and left the dog in the backyard. They ended up in the hospital.
Police say animal control officers shot it with a tranquilizer gun, but it managed to get back into the house where two children were. Police used a bean bag gun and stun gun on Scarface before catching it.
WORLD CUP 2018 WINNER ODDS: Who are the bookies’ favourites ahead of the quarter-finals?
“Sweden's squad includes Sunderland flop Ola Toivonen and former Wigan player Andreas Granqvist as regular starters”
The World Cup is heading towards its conclusion and England are looking more likely than ever to claim their first trophy since 1966.
The Three Lions won their first ever penalty shootout on foreign soil last night to knock out Colombia and set up a winnable looking clash with Sweden.
The Swedes were unimpressive in their 1-0 victory over Switzerland, and their squad includes Sunderland flop Ola Toivonen and former Wigan player Andreas Granqvist as regular starters.
Without retired legend Zlatan Ibrahimovic, the Scandinavian side are not fancied to get much further, and bookies Ladbrokes rate them as the tournament outsiders at 22/1.
If England overcome them, a date with Russia or Croatia awaits in the semi-finals.
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Two women were killed in a crash on westbound Muskogee Turnpike near Coweta. Oklahoma Highway Patrol troopers are on scene as are Coweta first responders.
Troopers tell us a pickup hit the back of a small car, killing the two women inside.
Use caution if you are in the area. The crash is on the shoulder, so drivers need to move over for emergency responders.
We have a crew on scene and will update this story as more information is confirmed.
WALLA WALLA, Wash. The paved trail on the north side of the federally managed section of the Mill Creek Levee System will be temporarily closed to all visitors starting Monday, April 17, to accommodate levee-maintenance activities, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials announced today.
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What Happens When Parents And Children Are Separated At The U.S.-Mexico Border With stories of family separation at the border in the news, NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Denise Gilman, the lawyer for a one woman who's in detention, thousands of miles from her two sons who crossed the border with her.
More Canadian drivers than you think are getting busy behind the wheel, according to a new survey released Monday.
A report commissioned by Belair Direct found that 14 per cent of drivers “have engaged in romantic activities,” while three per cent have flossed behind the wheel.
It wasn’t just extracurriculars that got Canadians in trouble: three out every 10 drivers admitted to running a red light and disobeying road signs.
Money proved to be just the incentive that drivers needed to fix up their habits. Four-fifths of drivers said they were willing to at least one bad habit if they knew they’d get paid for it. In B.C., that number went up significantly; 96 per cent of the province’s drivers were willing to give up a bad habit in exchange for some cash.
On the more wholesome end of the scale, Canucks had some good habits too. Just over half of Canadians sing while driving and 96 per cent wouldn’t steal another driver’s parking spot.
Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) may be more attractive than complete privatization of US airports, according to presentations by two expert speakers at a workshop on airport privatization held by the Japan International Transportation Institute in Washington, DC, on Feb. 1. Eno Center for Transportation CEO Robert Puentes reviewed the very mixed and limited US history of privatization. Stewart International in New York was briefly privatized and failed because of several factors, ...
Saudi Arabia’s U.N. envoy says “there is no justification whatsoever” for the Saudi-led coalition fighting rebels in Yemen to be on a U.N. blacklist for allegedly killing and maiming nearly 700 children in 2016.
Ambassador Abdallah Al-Mouallimi on Friday rejected “the inaccurate and misleading information and figures” in the U.N.’s annual report on children and armed conflict, which names the coalition. But he also said the government is committed to reducing casualties “to the lowest possible level.”
Last year, the coalition was put on the blacklist but removed by then-Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon under intense pressure from Saudi Arabia.
While the coalition objects to being on the list, Al-Mouallimi said Saudi Arabia’s relations with the U.N. “are very strong.”
April 3 World Wrestling Entertainment Inc
* World Wrestling Entertainment - digital subscription service, WWE network, reached a 1.95 million total subscribers following last night's WrestleMania
* World Wrestling Entertainment - based on preliminary data, wwe network attracted average of about 1.49 million paid subscribers over Q1, up 16 pct from Q1 average
* Has targeted 2017 adjusted OIBDA of $100 million
* World Wrestling Entertainment - 1.95 million total subscribers for 2017 WrestleMania is 7 pct increase from April 4th, 2016, day after WrestleMania last year Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Two Dutch men that allegedly supplied 197kg of MMDA to an international syndicate that attempted to smuggle it into Sydney via sea cargo have been arrested in the Netherlands.
The Dutch nationals, 36 and 37, were arrested last week following enormous raids last year on the Sydney-based syndicate and an inter-related group involving nightclub identity John Ibrahim's son Daniel, brothers Michael and Fadi.
There is no suggestion that John Ibrahim was involved in any wrongdoing.
Fadi Ibrahim (right) at the Central Local Court in November last year. Photo: AAP
Daniel Ibrahim has been charged with dealing with money intended to be an instrument of crime and has said he will protest his innocence in court.
Michael, 39, has been charged with more than a dozen offences, including attempting to import a commercial quantity of drugs, and conspiracy to do the same.
HELSINKI, March 30 Sui Wenjing and Han Cong did not let a fall derail their gold medal hopes as they capped a year of pain and injury by winning the pairs title at the world figure skating championships on Thursday.
The Chinese duo sat out the start of the season while Sui recovered from undergoing surgery on her right ankle and left foot.
The enforced break seems to have rejuvenated their fortunes because, after scooping a silver for the last two years, they finally got their hands on the gold with a personal best total of 232.06 points.
Germany's Aliona Savchenko and Bruno Massot went up one level on the podium from 12 months ago after picking up silver with 230.30, while Evgeniya Tarasova and Vladimir Morozov ended Russia's two-year barren run in the event by settling for bronze. (Reporting by Pritha Sarkar, editing by Clare Lovell)
The Bank of China (BoC) opened its first branch in South Asia in Pakistan's Karachi last year.
New Delhi: The Reserve Bank of India on Wednesday issued license to Bank of China to operate in India, according to sources. According to reports, the decision was based on the commitment made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the Chinese leadership.
Following this, the 106-year-old Bank of China will open a branch in India.
Last month Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Chinese President XiJinping ahead of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit in Qingdao, China. During the meeting, they discussed the issues of security, economic cooperation and people-to-people exchanges.
The Bank of China (BoC) opened its first branch in South Asia in Pakistan's Karachi last year.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, vA. (Reuters) - At least one vehicle hit a crowd of people gathered in a Charlottesville, Virginia, on Saturday, hours after police broke up a clash between white nationalists and counter-protesters, according to witnesses, but it was not clear whether the incident was connected to the earlier melee.
The accident involved three vehicles, and there were multiple injuries, Charlottesville city spokeswoman Miriam Dickler said in a text message.
At least four injured people were spotted at the location where the vehicle struck demonstrators, including one person who was taken away on a stretcher by paramedics. Multiple ambulances were on the scene soon after the early-afternoon incident.
Charlottesville police said in a statement on Facebook that they and Virginia State Police were at the scene of the incident in the city's downtown.
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Bullion Rates (Gold Prices) in Pakistan Rupee (PKR) As on Tue, Dec 12 2017.
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for 10 Gm PKR
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for 1 Ounce Gold 24K XAU 43,005 50,107 133,762 Palladium XPD 35,016 40,800 108,915 Platinum XPT 30,761 35,841 95,678 Silver XAG 545 635 1,695
March 30 Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd:
* Reports positive results from a phase 3 trial of GSP 301, mometasone/olopatadine fixed-dose combination nasal spray
* Phase 3, U.S.-based trial was a four-arm, double-blind, randomized, parallel group, active and placebo-controlled study
* Study enrolled 1,176 adults and adolescents 12 years of age and older for 14-days of twice daily treatment with GSP 301, mometasone, olopatadine or placebo.
* Says all trial arms utilized same vehicle and nasal spray delivery system
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Ocular inspection of the on-going road preparation to concrete the road in Barangay Tontunan. This road will give easy access to their tourism destination, the Tuntonan Highland of Clarin, Bohol.
The American Cancer Society's newly updated guidelines for colon and rectal cancer screening recommend that adults at average risk get screened starting at age 45 instead of 50, as previously advised. CNN's Elizabeth Cohen reports.
Desperate for a better life for himself and Tom, Jack impulsively puts his faith in wealthy new client Ken (Terrance Murphy), a closeted gay businessman with a long-suffering wife (Katie McClellan). But a sudden trip to Miami with Ken turns ugly for Jack — and proves no bargain for Ken either.
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LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) _ A Lincoln woman has been accused of stealing her daughter's Social Security disability benefits.
Court records say 36-year-old Maria Owen-Miller is charged with felony theft. Her attorney didn't immediately return a call Monday from The Associated Press. Owen-Miller's next court hearing is scheduled for Aug. 30.
Authorities say Owen-Miller had become payee of her daughter's benefits and had agreed to notify Social Security if her daughter were no longer in her care.
Authorities say Owen-Miller didn't do so when her daughter began care at an Omaha group home for children in June 2014. Investigators say none of the benefit payments Owen-Miller received were paid to the group home or her daughter.
MADRID, April 18 (Reuters) - Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy has been called to stand as a witness in a trial of members of his ruling People's Party (PP) following a long investigation into an alleged party slush fund, a court spokeswoman said on Tuesday.
The court is at present trying PP members including the former party treasurer, Luis Barcenas, on charges of organised crime, falsifying accounts, influence-peddling and tax crimes as part of the so-called "Gurtel Case". (Reporting by Inmaculada Sanz; Writing by Paul Day; Editing by Sonya Dowsett)
Cooking Channel show visits Hillbilly Days in Kentucky
PIKEVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky's Hillbilly Days festival is over for another year, but television viewers will have a chance to see the event this fall.
WYMT-TV reports the Cooking Channel will air an episode of "Carnival Eats" that was filmed last week at the festival in Pikeville.
Host Noah Cappe said he found out about Hillbilly Days while he was filming at other festivals and wanted to check it out. The festival was started by Shriners in 1977, and Cappe said he could immediately sense the festival's history when he arrived.
Officials said the episode will air in the show's new season this fall.
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The last day of the Aspen Saturday Market is this Saturday.
"The Friends of Galena Plaza" will be on the sidelines to accept donations for the legal fund to pay for attorney's fees to ask a judge if the deadline to submit signatures for putting the new city office building to a vote was missed. Donations also accepted at Wells Fargo.
Thank you.
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Want the world's best, up-close view of a rocket launch without being right there at the pad? NASA will provide the 360 stream Tuesday as an unmanned Atlas rocket blasts off from Cape Canaveral, Florida, with a capsule full of space station supplies. The stream will begin 10 minutes before the scheduled 11:11 a.m. liftoff and continue until the rocket is out of sight.
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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – A power outage at the City-County Building in downtown Indianapolis has trapped people in elevators.
Crews at the scene tell CBS4 that the fire department is working to rescue those trapped.
The outage has not reportedly affected the entire building.
Multiple Indianapolis Power and Light trucks are at the scene and crews are working to restore power.
The cause of the outage is not known at this time.
This story is developing and will be updated as more information becomes available.
The sun sets as seen from the Anzac Cove beach in Gallipoli peninsula, Turkey, Tuesday, April 24, 2018, the night before Anzac Day commemoration events. Anzac Cove is a small cove on the Gallipoli peninsula and the site of World War I landing of the ANZACs
Australian and New Zealand Army Corps) on April, 25, 1915. The doomed Allied offensive to secure a naval route from the Mediterranean to Istanbul through the Dardanelles, and take the Ottomans out of the war, resulted in over 130,000 deaths on both sides.
Have any of those men - mostly in their 20s and 30s - been to a World War II memorial? Have any of them visited one of the thousands of small graveyards in rural communities across America that memorialize an entire generation of young men lost to that war?
TORONTO — A rally is planned in Toronto today to protest the weekend violence in Virginia that saw one woman killed and nearly 20 others injured.
Demonstrators are expected to gather outside the American consulate to express their opposition to white supremacists.
A car plowed through a group of people on Saturday who were protesting a white supremacist rally in Charlottesville.
A 20-year-old man is charged with second degree murder and other counts.
A vigil was held in Toronto Sunday night to remember the victims of Saturday's violence.
Watch local schools and groups recite the Pledge of Allegiance during 33 WYTV Daybreak between 5 a.m. and 7 a.m. with Len Rome and Jim Loboy.
Thank you to Mrs. Chasser, 2nd Grade teacher at Howland Glen Primary, for inviting us to your classroom!
The Azerbaijani forces violated the ceasefire along the Line of Contact between the Nagorno Karabakh Republic (NKR) and Azerbaijani opposing forces 45 times on the night of February 14-15, firing around 600 shots toward the Armenian positions from firearms of different calibers.
As the NKR Defense Army reports in a released statement, apart from firearms the adversary used 60mm and 82mm mortars (3 shells) in the eastern directions of the Line if Contact.
Defense Army frontline units retaliated to suppress the offensive action of the adversary
and continued the reliable protection of their combat positions, reads the statement.
It’s not too late to get your flu shot.
A flu clinic is being offered today and Dec. 18 from 1 to 7 p.m. at the Regina Performing Arts Centre.
Additionally, the free flu shot vaccine will be offered through public health clinics, as well as some pharmacies, physician and nurse practitioner offices.
Since September, there have been 106 lab-confirmed flu cases in the province and two admissions to intensive care units.
The biggest jump was the week of November 25 with 35 cases.
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Jazz Musician Bob Dorough, Best Known For 'Schoolhouse Rock!,' Dies At 94 Bob Dorough was a bebop pianist and a jazz musician who recorded with Miles Davis. But he'll be best remembered for Schoolhouse Rock! — he sang and composed many of the programs songs. He died Monday at 94.
TORONTO — A single ticket sold in Ontario has claimed the $31.3 million jackpot in Friday night's Lotto Max draw.
There was no immediate word on exactly where in the province the winning ticket was sold.
The jackpot for the next Lotto Max draw on Friday, Oct. 13 will be approximately $10 million.
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This beautiful home rests on a Live stream surrounded by 18+ irrigated acres in the heart of Kamas Valley. Thorn Creek's endless melody will serenade you as the creek meanders along the rim of this gorgeous parcel. If you are looking for Open Space and a convenient, year-round access location, look no further. Enjoy panoramic views from every window, with the Wasatch Range to the west and the Uinta Range to the east. This home features a main level master and is perfect for easy family living or entertaining. The 18+ irrigated acres are coveted as the locals call it, "The finest meadow grass in the Kamas Valley." Convenient location with schools and shopping less than five minutes away, with High Star Ranch & Uinta Nat'l Forest across the road and the conveniences of Park City less than 20 minutes up the road. Tax basis is agricultural greenbelt with 16+ ac in grass hay production. One cut yields 41 tons of meadow grass. Tranquility awaits you in Kamas, the Gateway to the Uintas!
PRINCETON, W.Va. — A West Virginia man is facing a murder charge after authorities say he told his pastor he caused his mother's fatal overdose because he wanted to "end her pain."
News outlets report that 44-year-old Bradford Spencer of Bluefield was arrested Saturday following the Jan. 31 death of 65-year-old Virginia Spencer.
Authorities say the man forced his mother to take numerous pain pills. He is charged with first-degree murder.
Bluefield police records say Spencer spoke to his pastor at a funeral home on Feb. 9, telling him that he regretted killing his mother, but he was tired of seeing her in pain. It's unclear what condition the woman was suffering from.
LONDON The British government has reduced its holding in Lloyds Banking Group PLC to less than 2 percent, putting the lender on track to be in full private ownership within weeks.
The government has now recovered over 20 billion pounds of the 20.3 billion pounds ($25.5 billion) taxpayers injected into Lloyds during the financial crisis, the Treasury said in a statement.
UK Financial Investments Limited (UKFI), which manages the government's stake, resumed share sales in October, having halted them for almost a year due to market turbulence.
It said on Monday that its stake stands at 1.97 percent, down from 2.95 percent on March 15.
The government spent more than 136.6 billion pounds rescuing some of Britain's biggest high street lenders at the height of the financial crisis, including Royal Bank of Scotland and Lloyds, but has so far only managed to recoup half of that money.
(Reporting by Dasha Afanasieva; Editing by Rachel Armstrong)
TORONTO, April 6 Royal Bank of Canada's Chief Executive Dave McKay on Thursday warned overheating housing markets could inhibit Canada's economic growth and urged the federal and provincial governments to work together to address the issue.
"Any single solution is unlikely to be successful on its own," McKay told the bank's annual meeting.
"A complex problem like this requires a multi-faceted solution, which addresses supply constraints and speculative forces and is mindful of the rate environment, which can be a moderating force. (Reporting by Matt Scuffham; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
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AIM Media Midwest, LLC announced Tuesday it has acquired the print and online newspaper publishing assets and the commercial printing assets in Ohio from Civitas Media, LLC . Civitas, headquartered in Davidson, North Carolina, is a portfolio company of Philadelphia-based private equity investment firm Versa Capital Management, LLC .
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Some cross by foot, others take taxis close to the Canada-U.S. border, crossing into Quebec in an effort to claim asylum.
DePaola tore his ACL during the Buccaneers' season finale Sunday against the Panthers, ESPN reports.
DePaola, the Bucs' long snapper, will likely miss summer OTAs and isn't certain to be ready in time for start of the 2017 season.
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Ghanaian musician Richy Rymz of Brand Nation label, has dropped his much awaited single.
The new single released is said to be his life experience which he titled Trust No Man.
The song ‘Trust No Man’ was produced by Abochi and mixed by MOB Possi Gee.
Richy Rymz is however encouraging Ghanaians to be get a copy of his latest single.
”Trust No Man is the kind of song i will recommend to every determined person in life” he said.
Ereck Flowers has been a no-show throughout the Giants’ offseason training program, a status which may soon become permanent.
The NFL Network reported on Tuesday that the Giants have been exploring trade options for their first-round pick in 2015 who started three seasons at left tackle but was bumped to the right side by the signing of Nate Solder in free agency.
“He’s not here, so there’s not really much to say,” head coach Pat Shurmur said when asked about Flowers. “We understand that this is a program that is voluntary. I tend to believe it is very necessary, but he’s not here. So, when he is here, we will start to talk about him.”
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BRIGHT’S Brian King has been awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for service to community health.
Mr King has been a member of the Alpine Health board since 2010 and the chairman since 2013.
He was chair of the finance and planning committee from 2011-2013 and chair of the quality care committee in 2013-2014.
Mr King became involved with Alpine Health because of a previous career in health and community care in Australia and the United States.
“The board role seemed a good fit given that I am now involved in a retail business venture unrelated to health care,” Mr King said.
“I have received great support as a chair from board members and management and I believe we have the confidence of both government departments and our communities in the Alpine Shire.
“I am honoured to be a recipient of the Order of Australia.”
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There are on the KCBD-TV Lubbock story from Tuesday May 23, titled Students banned from graduation after 'dangerous' prank. In it, KCBD-TV Lubbock reports that:
The students entered the school Thursday wearing all black and wielding water guns and water balloons. Some even had on masks.
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SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — Get ready, pumpkin spice latte fans.
Starbucks has announced the launch of two new products in fall’s favorite flavor and now you can enjoy the popular drink without stepping foot into a café.
Ready-to-drink Pumpkin Spice Lattes and Pumpkin Spice-flavored ground coffee are hitting the shelves of grocery stores, according to the coffee chain.
The bottled lattes will cost $2.79 each and be released later this month.
The ground coffee costs about $10 for an 11-ounce bag and is already available at supermarkets nationwide.
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Joy Nelson, community relations manager with the Bluffton Police Department, gives an update on the three vehicle car crash that happened on May River Road on Friday, April 14, 2017, in Bluffton. Joshua Poacher, 22, of Yemassee was sentenced to two life sentences and 35 years in prison on Thursday.
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Seven years after announcing plans for a North Texas expansion that never took off, the California-born Fatburger chain is once again eyeing the Lone Star State.
Fatburger, the darling of the late-night crowd, and its sister brand Buffalo's Express, announced plans this week to open 50 co-branded locations across Texas in the coming years.
"Starting in [the first quarter] of 2018, there will be possibly three to five in North Texas, we're just not sure where yet," Andy Wiederhorn, chief executive of the parent company Fat Brands said in an e-mailed response. "The initial focus is to open in Dallas, and then Houston."
All North Texas locations of the self-proclaimed "last great hamburger stand" will be franchised. The name of the franchisee was not released, but the company was described as a "Dallas-based organization that operates more than 150 other retail businesses. This will be their first foray into food," Fatburger said.
SAN FRANCISCO -- Your pizza pie is being prepared. Your pie is in the oven. Your pie is almost cooked. Your pie is out of the oven. Your pie is in the car. The driver's at your front door. Talk about satisfying. These updates were delivered to Publisher Brad Inman via Domino's Pizza app after he ordered 20 pizzas for a party. "I went 'Wow, this is amazing,'" Inman said of the app. Two days later he put an offer a house. Cue the cacophony of phone calls, voicemails, emails and questions racing through Inman's mind as a buyer: Did my Realtor present the offer? What did the sellers say? What did the agent say? Now, pizza is no joke, but purchasing a house is arguably a tad more stressful. And Inman had a great agent. Yet as consumers the world over track their ride's every move (Uber, Lyft) and their loved one's flight trajectory and timing, homebuyers who have just made an offer are still left in the dark. Enter "Offer Tracker." A group of tech geniuses at...
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Iberdrola has secured a $400m loan from 10 regional banks to refinance the construction of three unnamed wind farms in Mexico.
The funding, which Iberdrola described as the first green loan in Latin America, has a five-year term that can be extended for two years.
BBVA bank was the administrative agent and BBVA Bancomer the global coordinator and green agent, Iberdrola said.
The loan was certified by independent agency Vigeo Eiris to ensure the resources are to be used correctly and in line with green loan principles.
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WASHINGTON—A U.S. judge dismissed a pair of lawsuits filed by Russian cybersecurity firm Kaspersky Lab demanding the U.S. government rescind a ban on the use of its software in U.S. government computers, saying the action was justified to reduce cybersecurity risk.
“These defensive actions may very well have adverse consequences for some third-parties,” U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly wrote in her Wednesday ruling. “But that does not make them unconstitutional.”
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Migos showed up to a NASCAR event recently and had to teach Fox Sports reporter Michael Waltrip how to dab. We don’t know what his version was, but it was definitely tragic.
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Bethesda-based aerospace firm Lockheed Martin has received a $161 million production contract for the Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) missile for the U.S. Army. The missiles will be produced at Lockheed Martin's Precision Fires Production Center of Excellence in Camden, Arkansas and the contract calls for the production of 150 ATACMS missiles as part of the ATACMS Service Life ...
The soldiers--who were on a military base in Zagan, Poland -- were surrounded by a screen that allowed them to look around the NRG suite and see the field as if they were in the stadium. The families could see the soldiers through a monitor being held by a teddy bear sitting in the suite with them.
The 90-second documentary-style ad, which aired during the first commercial break after the game, didn’t feature any products. Hyundai and its agency Innocean had to shoot a portion of it, edit and then get it approved during the game to blend the reactions into the commercial.
The spot comes in at No. 1 with 42,555,592 views, according to the rankings complied by Visible Measures.
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Sacha Lichine at a glance
Born 1960 in Margaux as Alexis André Serge Lichine to parents Alexis Lichine and Gisèle Edenbourgh – their second child, after his sister Alexandra
Education Lycée Française, New York;Boston University (though he didn’t graduate: ‘I went to one university with one teacher, Alexis Lichine, and one pupil…me’)
Career Ran Château Prieuré-Lichine from the late 1980s to 1999, working on his own after his father Alexis’ death in 1989. Bought Château d’Esclans in 2006 for €13 million
Family Married to Mathilde Lichine, five children
Hobbies Sailing his boat Snapper, which is moored in St-Tropez; collecting wine-related art
OTTAWA — Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale says he will soon talk face-to-face with his U.S. counterpart about the difficulties some Canadians are experiencing at the border.
Goodale says he will have a chance in coming weeks to discuss any border tensions with Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly.
No date or location has been set for the meeting.
The Nexus trusted-traveller cards of about 200 Canadian permanent residents were suddenly cancelled after President Donald Trump issued an executive immigration order banning visitors from seven largely Muslim countries.
At the same time, Manitoba is grappling with an influx of refugees crossing at remote border points.
The issues have threatened to overshadow progress Canada made this week in Washington on plans for cargo preclearance to speed up trade and more extensive co-operation on guarding against cyberthreats.
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Pearlman's other acts included Aaron Carter, O-Town, and LFO. Rolling Stone reports that molestation allegations swirled around him through more than a decade of managing young male talent. The businessman entered the music industry following failed aviation ventures, and was a cousin of Art Garfunkel. He aimed to create more successful groups following the model of New Kids on the Block.
In his ultimate undoing, the investment firm he founded was discovered to represent companies which only existed on paper. He fled to Bali to escape charges in 2007 but was found and returned to face trial in the United States. Despite Pearlman's checkered history, former music associates paid tribute to their complicated mentor on Twitter. See the tweets here.
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DAVENPORT -- After a fire closed it's doors for six months, Lunardi's is officially open for business.
The Italian restaurant has plenty of new features, including a remodeled entry way and the space to serve more customers at once, but the recipes remain the same.
Today, June 14, was supposed to be a soft opening for friends and family following a ribbon cutting but Lunardi's has decided to invite everyone to join them in their celebrations.
Lunardi's is officially reopen to the public.
You'd think that the chances of being bit by a snake while taking a leisurely drive on a motorcycle would be pretty low. Maybe not so much in Lampang, Thailand.
A biker driving down a street was forced to swerve at the last second to avoid a snake hanging out in the middle of the road. Just as he passes by, the snake attempts to strike the rider, and the man lifts up his feet to avoid the bite.
Thankfully, the rider was not bit, and the snake put itself right in the way of oncoming traffic in the process.
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Roy Edmond Wentz, husband of Margaret “Peggy” Wentz, and a loving friend to all. There will be a Celebration of Life memorial service for “Cowboy Roy” Wentz at 4 p.m. Sunday, August 4, 2013, at the Spiritualist Church of the Comforter, 1028 Garden St. in Santa Barbara. Casual western attire encouraged. A reception will follow the service. All are welcome.
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An off-duty Tulsa Public Schools police officer found himself in the middle of a fight that ended with someone in the windshield of his patrol car.
Tulsa Police say the officer was inside the Army Surplus store near 41st and Memorial when another customer began creating a disturbance.
The officer followed him into the parking lot to find out what was going on when the man started swinging at him.
At some point, someone was thrown into the windshield of the officer's car before the man was arrested.
TPD has not relayed who was thrown into the car they did say the officer was not seriously hurt.
April 24 (Reuters) - Shenzhen Fenda Technology Co Ltd :
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Listen to Locked on Nuggets episodes free, on demand. In this episode I share my notes on Denver’s win over the Thunder. Since Michael Malone committed to calling fewer plays back on January 21st, the Nuggets offense is back to looking like it did last year. Nikola Jokic notched an impressively rare type of triple-double, Jamal Murray took over in the 4th quarter, and Gary Harris sealed the deal with the shot of a lifetime. So many great topics to cover in this 50-minute long episode …
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ST. LOUIS, Mo. _It's time to say "ahhhhh." National Relaxation Day is August 15. Don't worry, if you don't have the time or money to go to the spa, you can pamper yourself at home!
Beauty blogger Sonja Shin gives some recommendations on how to just chill out!
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WATAUGA COUNTY, N.C. -- Police say two people are dead after severe weather knocked down a home in Watauga County Wednesday night.
Local emergency crews responded to a call of a structure collapse on Pine Ridge Road in Boone a little after 5 p.m., according to Watauga County officials. Upon arrival, authorities began searching for two people who were reportedly home at the time of the collapse.
Authorities have not confirmed if the two people found dead Wednesday night were the two missing individuals.
The Watauga County Sheriff's Office said a landslide in the area may have caused the home to collapse.
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Guard accused of teen inmate's rape at Florida juvenile jail
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A corrections officer has been accused of raping an inmate at a juvenile detention center in Florida.
News outlets cite an Orange County Sheriff's Office arrest report as saying 26-year-old Marcus Leon James forced himself on the 17-year-old girl Sunday night inside an office at the facility in Orlando. The state Department of Juvenile Justice says in a statement that James has been fired.
The sheriff's office says James was arrested Monday on charges of sexual battery by a custodian on a person younger than 18 and sexual misconduct by a corrections officer.
Investigators say James claimed the girl had consented to having sex with him.
He is jailed without bail and it is unclear if he has a lawyer.
Catalina Rosales, from left, her daughter Kelly, 3, and husband Armando, of Gridley, Calif., leave a shelter after a mandatory evacuation was lifted Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017, in Chico, Calif. Authorities lifted an evacuation order Tuesday for thousands of California residents who live below the nation's tallest dam after declaring that the risk of catastrophic collapse of a damaged spillway had been significantly reduced.
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Kathmandu [Nepal], Feb. 15 : Nepal and India have agreed to finalize the detailed project report of the proposed Butwal-Gorakhpur cross-border transmission line prepared by a technical team representing both countries. The Joint Steering Committee meetings at the secretary and joint secretary levels held on Monday and Tuesday agreed to finalize the DPR of 400kVA power line after consulting with experts and stakeholders of the respective countries, reports the Kathmandu Post.
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Isla Fisher wears a polka dot blouse as she goes shopping on Friday (December 8) in Beverly Hills, Calif.
The 41-year-old actress used her hair at one point to cover her mouth like a mustache. LOL!
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Isla and her husband Sacha Baron Cohen recently celebrated their 16-year anniversary and she took to Instagram to share her excitement.
“Happy 16th anniversary to my normal, everyday hubby. I love you ❤️ ,” she captioned a photo of her feeding her hubby on the red carpet. Check it out here!
She also celebrated her dad’s birthday, “Poppa Fish is 79 today!#saltyoldseadog #livinglegend #bestdadever #🖤 #funniestscotsmanalive.”
Putin: Russian servicemen return home from Syria as victors
On Hmeymim airbase in Syria, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Russian servicemen were returning from Syria as victors.
Source: Mil.ru
"You are returning home, to your native places, your relatives, parents, wives, children, friends, and you are returning as victors. Your Motherland is waiting for you, friends. Good luck. Thank you for your service," Putin said in, Interfax reports.
The Russian president also said that Russia would strike a more powerful blow on terrorists, "if they raise their heads again."
"If terrorists raise their heads again, our attacks on them will be even stronger," Russian president added.
Vladimir Putin's aircraft landed on Hmeymim airbase of the Russian Air Force in Syria in the morning of December 11.
When on Hmeymim, Putin ordered to start the withdrawal of units of the Russian troops from Syria to Russia.
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WWE and Boom! Studios have been making comics together for more than a year, but up till now those comics have all began as single issues, combining ongoing lead stories with short backup strips to fill in decidedly kayfabe backstage details around important matches and moments. The partnership is breaking new ground in 2018 with an upcoming graphic novel, WWE: Undertaker, which tells the fictionalized life story of the veteran WWE Superstar.
It’s good timing for the Undertaker, who just returned from a presumptive retirement, and is following up his victory over John Cena at WrestleMania with a Casket Match against Rusev (not, as we briefly thought, Chris Jericho) at the Greatest Royal Rumble. Undertaker is also a great choice for a graphic novel because his unique supernatural character has developed over his 27-year career into something that’s practically mythological.
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FRANKFURT, March 29 German state bank Kfw accidentally transferred 7.6 billion euros ($8.2 billion) to four other banks but got the money back, incurring costs of 25,000 euros, executive board member Guenther Braeunig said on Wednesday.
The money was transferred in February due to a glitch in the bank's information technology and was reminiscent of an incident in 2008 when KfW transferred 350 million euros to Lehman Brothers on the day of its bankruptcy, suffering heavy losses.
KfW is currently renewing its IT, a process which will be concluded by 2018.
Separately, the state development bank said it posted a flat net profit of 2 billion euros in 2016, while granting 81 billion euros in state money for student loans, energy-efficient refurbishment subsidies to start-up funding.
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Novak Djokovic says he had a "small medical intervention" on his bothersome right elbow.
The 12-time grand slam champion and former No. 1-ranked player wrote on Instagram on Friday: "It seems like I am on the good road now to full recovery."
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Djokovic sat out the last half of 2017 because of problems with his racket- swinging right arm, saying it had been bothering him for more than a year.
The 30-year-old Serb made a late decision to enter the Australian Open last month.
He was clearly hampered by the elbow in a straight-set loss to Hyeon Chung of South Korea in the fourth round.
Djokovic winced and grimaced throughout and took a medical timeout to have his elbow massaged.
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BERLIN (AP) — German authorities say Spanish police have arrested a suspect in the killing of a woman in Berlin in May.
Berlin prosecutors said Wednesday that the 38-year-old man was arrested a day earlier and his extradition to Germany is being sought
The 30-year-old victim, Melanie Rehberger, was found dead in a park next to a railway line in the north of Berlin on May 27, two days after going missing during a work break.
Prosecutors said the suspect, who had been living in Berlin but didn't have a fixed address, fled the country after the killing. The man wasn't identified by name.
Prosecutors said evidence found at the crime scene was clearly matched to the arrested suspect.
HOSANNA is a common word in Christianity circles often found in lyrics of praise and worship songs. During the Triumphal Entry those who went before Jesus Christ and those who followed him cried out saying, “Hosanna! […]
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WASHINGTON — A nuclear reactor investment firm that once hired Michael Flynn as a security adviser is denying a report from a congressional whistleblower that Flynn sent text messages during President Donald Trump's inauguration saying the company's Mideast reactor project was "good to go" and that U.S. sanctions hobbling the project would be "ripped up."
A senior scientist with ACU Strategies informed the ranking Democrat on the House Oversight committee that phone records showed no communications by Flynn, then Trump's national security adviser.
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LONDON, U.K. (WLNE) – Metropolitan Police confirm 6 people have died after flames engulfed a 27-story high rise apartment in London Tuesday night.
Police expect the death toll to rise during what they say is a complex recovery operation.
The fire broke out overnight Tuesday, engulfing the entire building within an hour.
Over 200 firefighters responded to the scene, and 50 have been hospitalized so far.
Residents say there were signs many were still trapped inside with makeshift ropes seen hanging from windows.
Police have been encouraging residents to get back, fearing the building will collapse.
This story will be updated when we receive more information.
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ABU DHABI, May 30 (Reuters) - United Arab Emirates satellite operator Yahsat on Wednesday said its third satellite Al Yah-3 had completed its in-orbit testing and was ready to launch commercial services.
The satellite will expand Yahsat’s Ka-band coverage to 19 additional markets across Africa, covering 60 percent of the population, a statement from the company said.
It also marks Yahsat’s debut in Brazil where 95 percent of the population will have access to its satellite services.
“We are now focusing on the commercial launch of our services using Al Yah-3 over the coming weeks,” Masood Sharif Mahmood, chief executive of Yahsat said.
Al Yah-3, an all Ka-band satellite was launched on an Ariane 5 rocket by Arianespace in January this year.
Yahsat is owned by Abu Dhabi state investment fund Mubadala.
The journalist arrested at a Tax Day protest at President Donald Trump's signature Las Vegas hotel has been released from jail. With some 2 million Americans hooked on opioid painkillers, drug companies are racing to find alternatives to stem the epidemic.
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Three quarters of pensioners support tax rises to pay for improvements to NHS, polling has found.
The survey of 2,000 adults also found four in 10 would like to see charges for patients who miss appointments.
The findings came as NHS leaders called for a cash boost for the health service, and pay rises for 1.3 million staff.
But the survey commissioned by PwC found that 53 per cent of the public thought it was more important to hire more staff, rather than to increase pay for existing workers.
The survey, carried out just after the general election, found 66 per cent of those polled were happy to pay more tax if it meant that the quality of the NHS improves.
The highest support came from pensioners.
Peter Bruce and a panel of editors take a look at the big stories making the news in this week’s edition of Editing Allowed.
Dan Matjila, the CEO of the Public Investment Corporation (PIC), seems to be in more trouble than ever. The PIC runs the government pension fund of about R2-trillion — the biggest investor on the JSE. The United Democratic Movement (UDM) has written to Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene demanding the immediate suspension of Matjila.
Meanwhile, President Cyril Ramaphosa has two big things to deal with since he was elected leader of the ANC in December. One is land reform and the other is the nationalisation of the Reserve Bank. Bruce and his panel take a more in-depth look at what this will mean for Ramaphosa’s administration and how much damage could be done in the process.
As the first edition of the T20 Global League approaches, Durban franchise owner Fawad Rana has unveiled the Durban Qalandars.
The Durban-based franchise will make up one of the eight franchises in the newest tournament in the global T20 craze and Rana has drawn a number of similarities between his home town of Lahore and Durban.
"I have always loved South Africa and I have always been fascinated by its history," Rana said.
"The diversity of the city is something that drew me to it and I want to celebrate with the people of Durban and the province.
"The city of Durban and the province of KwaZulu-Natal have a rich history and that is very much like Lahore.
"Everyone knows Cape Town and I want to try and take Durban to the world, and tell people that Durban is a city that has a huge amount to offer."
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An anti-crime exercise specifically targeting gang members in the crime hotspot of Enterprise, Chaguanas, netted 16 people, a release from the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service said yesterday. Around 12.15 pm on Tuesday, officers of the Central Division's Special Crime Unit executed a search warrant at the Walter's Lane, Enterprise home of a 23-year-old man.
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The Environment Secretary Michael Gove has said that UK waters will be "ours to police" after Brexit.
Access to UK waters for fishing will be negotiated annually, but Gove insisted that the UK will "hold the cards" in negotiations.
At the request of 16th District Attorney Jennings Jones, TBI agents joined U.S. General Services Administration Office of Inspector General detectives Sept. 11 to investigate a theft allegation. During the investigation, agents developed information in July, an individual employed at a car dealership in Murfreesboro fraudulently used credit cards intended to pay for repairs to a U.S. government vehicle. Agents were able to identify the suspect as Bruce Jamar Orr, 27, of Mt. Juliet.
Agents arrested Orr on Friday in Hendersonville. He was booked in at the Sumner County Jail and has a hold on the Rutherford County charge of theft of less than $1,000. His bond amount wasn’t immediately available.
Government Chief-Whip and Gaeltacht Minister Joe McHugh has today announced the Irish language plan for ‘Chiarraí Theas’ has now been approved.
To assist Comhchoiste Ghaeltacht Uíbh Ráthaigh, the organisation responsible for implementing the plan, an allocation of up to €100,000 will be provided by the Department over a 12-month period.
This will enable the organisation to employ a Language Planning Officer in South Kerry.
Minister McHugh said the approval of the Uíbh Ráthaigh language plan clears the way for its implementation, which will begin shortly.
OTTAWA, April 6 Canada Finance Minister Bill Morneau has asked for a meeting "at the earliest possible opportunity" with Ontario Finance Minister Charles Sousa to discuss housing affordability in Toronto, according to a letter released by Morneau's office on Thursday.
"I believe we must take a closer look at these evolving market conditions and take stock of its implications for our largest urban area," Morneau said in the letter, adding that he had also invited Toronto Mayor John Tory.
Morneau said the leaders should "consider how we can collectively make progress to ensure that housing in the (Greater Toronto Area) is both affordable and accessible for the long term." (Reporting by Andrea Hopkins; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
Tea is love. Tea is warmth. Tea is home. Tea is a companion for rainy afternoons and good books. Tea is a cure for blocked noses and heartaches. Tea is a means of staying awake through long nights with design work and AutoCAD files.
Earl Grey, mint, oolong, jasmine, darjeeling, cinnamon, black pepper, flower infusions, fruit infusions, spice infusions, all kinds of tea. (Except cardamom, I don’t really like cardamom tea. Or ginger, unless I’m sick.)
Teeeeaaaaaaaaa.
But not with milk. I don’t hate milk, I just prefer tea without it. I feel like it mildly murders the flavor. So tea without milk, as strong as I can steep it with honey for sweetening, not white sugar. I did once have a cold apple cinnamon tea with palm sugar, which was lovely, but I generally prefer honey to sugar. And I’m yet to meet a tea I like with lemon. Yes, including Earl Grey.
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"Given the information published in the last hours referring to an alleged agreement between Real Madrid CF and PSG by player Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid says they are flatly false.
"Real Madrid has not made any offers to PSG or the player and regrets the dissemination of this type of information that is not contrasted with the parties."
Don Balon had written earlier today that the Merengues saw Mbappé, not Neymar, as the future, as the man to pick up Ronaldo’s mantle.
Reports have since flourished that the
Mbappé is coming off two strong seasons, scoring 47 goals in all competitions for Monaco and PSG, who signed him for a massive €135m.
Scorer of an impressive brace against Argentina in a 4-3 Round of 16 Win, the Frenchman is now a star at the World Cup, and could be headed for greener pastures than PSG if he keeps doing this well...
With less than two weeks to go until opening day, the Dodgers lost third baseman Justin Turner to a broken left wrist after he was hit by a pitch on Monday night.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts announced the injury on the team's television network after L.A. wrapped up a 3-1 win over the A's.
Dave Roberts tells @alannarizzo that Justin Turner has a broken wrist. — J.P. Hoornstra (@jphoornstra) March 20, 2018
Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times speculated that its unlikely Turner will return before May, but noted that the third baseman said he won't know an official prognosis until visiting a doctor on Tuesday.
From Logan Forsythe to Kiké Hernandez, the Dodgers aren't short on players to fill in for Turner. But it's unlikely any combination of players deployed by the team will be able to mirror Turner's productive .322/.415/.530 slash line from 2017. He spent nearly all of last season batting third for the Dodgers, collecting 21 home runs and 71 RBIs along the way.
Liverpool star Emre Can is Juventus’ transfer target priority either for the January or the summer transfer window. The Germany starand at the moment there is still no agreement between the two parties. Our transfer pundit Fabrizio Romano reports Liverpool do not want to sell the player in the January transfer window as they want to take all the time they can to persuade the player to extend his stay at the club.Juventus are in contract with the player’s entourage and have made a decision about the possible signing of the 23-year-old.The Old Lady does want to sign Can on the cheap, that’s why she is not going to match the player’s release clause in January., if not they’d wait until the end of the season to sign him as a free agent although Manchester City are also strongly interested in the talented German midfielder.
Supreme Court upholds challenged patent review practice
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has upheld a challenged practice that is used to invalidate patents without the involvement of federal courts.
The justices on Tuesday rejected a bid to strike down a process established by Congress in 2011 to speed up patent reviews.
The justices voted 7-2 in favor of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's patent review process. It has been used to invalidate hundreds of patents since it was established in 2012.
Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Neil Gorsuch dissented.
MEXICO CITY—Latin America’s biggest telecommunications company, América Móvil SAB, moved back into the black in the first quarter as a favorable regulatory ruling helped lift operating profit in Mexico and a strong peso cut financial costs.
The company controlled by billionaire Carlos Slim reported a net profit of 17.7 billion Mexican pesos ($940 million) in the January-March period, equivalent to 0.27 pesos per share or 29 cents per American depositary receipt.
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Eight O’Five Jive harken back to the late-’90s swing revival on Swing Set , keeping up that twirl-your-partner rhythm on a highly polished set of originals. The tight Nashville combo are fronted by Lee Shropshire, singing with sexy good humor of the pleasures of highballs and the ways of wayward men. Looking beyond the revivalists of two decades ago, Eight O’Five Jive connects with the honking saxophones and sharp-elbowed guitar solos of the original jiving jump bands of the 1940s.
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenyan opposition leader sworn in during mock "inauguration" despite warning of treason.
Dr. Robert Avossa visited WPTV Monday morning to answer questions about the first day of school and what's ahead in the new year.
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Baku. 5 January. REPORT.AZ/ The State Service on Management of Agricultural Projects and Credits under the Ministry of Agriculture of Azerbaijan studies the existing practices in the world for introduction of e-procurement system.
Report informs referring to the ministry, the State Service will study the experience of South Korea which is globally in the leading position in this field. With this purpose, the organization will cooperate with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA).
Introduction of electronic procurement will help to manage the procurements in the centralized mode. It will allow to decrease the relevant expenses, accelerate the procurement process and increase the transparency with application of single-window principle.
Currently, State Service implements three large projects along with the World Bank, Islamic Development Bank and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD).
SACRAMENTO COUNTY — A fire spread to 56 acres along the Sacramento River and Highway 160 Tuesday afternoon.
The two-alarm vegetation fire jumped the roadway at the edge of the Brannan Island Recreation Area around 4 p.m.
The Fairfield Fire Department has not said what caused the fire.
Stay with FOX40 News for more updates on this wildfire.
The Australian government has raised the possibility of regulatory action against Facebook following a massive data breach.
Australian information and privacy commissioner Timothy Pilgrim, in a statement, said his office was contacting Facebook to find out whether Australians had been caught up in the privacy breach that affected 50 million users worldwide.
The data breach involved Cambridge Analytica, a political consultancy firm linked to the Donald Trump's presidential campaign.
Cambridge Analytica using data obtained from Facebook to take election campaigns "to the next level".. Photo: AP
“I am aware of the reports that users’ Facebook profile information was acquired and used without authorisation," Mr Pilgrim said.
"My Office is making inquiries with Facebook to ascertain whether any personal information of Australians was involved,” he said in a statement.
“I will consider Facebook’s response and whether any further regulatory action is required.”
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Here's Johnny! The first footage of Johnny Galecki's return to Roseanne is here and E! News has your exclusive first look. The trailer above features new scenes from the nine-episode Roseanne revival premiering Tuesday, March 27 on ABC, including, but not limited to, Galecki's return as Darlene's longtime love David Healey.
"They kept everything exactly the same as it was when you guys were kids," Galecki says as David.
"It's a decorating choice called poverty," Sara Gilbert says as Darlene.
In addition to the return of Johnny Galecki as David, the trailer features new footage, including D.J. (Michael Fishman) and Darlene quizzing Roseanne (Roseanne Barr) and Dan (John Goodman) about their credit card points—"We get threats. Is that the same thing?"—and Roseanne threatening an unseen child or grandchild…while using a stair lift. Hey, things change…but people it seems the Conners don't.
April 12 MBF Group SA:
* Its project has been approved for a subsidy in the amount of 83,500 zlotys ($20,891)
* The project concerns the listing of Vabun SA on the NewConnect market of the Warsaw Stock Exchange and acquiring a capital of 2 million zlotys for Vabun
* Currently MBF Group owns 57.8 percent of Vabun SA Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 3.9970 zlotys) (Gdynia Newsroom)
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PENNFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — Authorities say guns and approximately 100 rounds of ammunition were among the stash of stolen items they discovered on a Calhoun County property Tuesday morning.
Around 11:30 a.m., deputies investigating a series of home invasions in Barry, Calhoun and Eaton counties combed the property in the 19000 block of 11 Mile Road in Pennfield Township, northeast of Battle Creek.
Deputies say they confiscated three scoped rifles, ammunition for various weapons, a chest of silver flatware, two cellphones, a digital scale and 4 pounds of marijuana.
The Michigan State Police Crime Lab will examine the weapons and other items for fingerprints and DNA.
The suspects, Keith Worthington and Tiffany Denton, remain in police custody.
BOSTON — Students who survived last month's shooting at a Florida high school that left 17 people dead are set to participate in a panel discussion at Harvard about guns.
The event Tuesday evening at Harvard Kennedy School's Institute of Politics will feature six students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland.
The students have become vocal advocates for stricter gun laws.
They say they're expecting more than 1 million people to participate in marches on Saturday in Washington and in other parts of the country calling for tougher firearms regulations.
They've already helped lead rallies and lobbied lawmakers in Washington and Florida.
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Vibrant digital art on metal panels are a fusion of original abstract paintings, maps and textures blended with photos of Milwaukee landmarks and urban scenes.
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iranian state TV says police have arrested a man who was hoarding two tons of gold coins in order to manipulate the market.
The Wednesday report quotes Tehran police chief Gen. Hossein Rahimi as saying the 58-year-old suspect had accomplices who helped him collect the coins over the past 10 months. He did not identify the suspect, who state media referred to as the "Sultan of Coins."
Two tons would be the equivalent of around 250,000 coins.
Iranians have stocked up on gold coins and other safe haven investments as the local currency has plummeted in recent months. The Iranian rial has plunged to 90,000 to the dollar — double the government rate of 42,000.
April 28 Tenneco Inc
* Received notification from European Commission it closed global antitrust inquiry regarding production, assembly, supply of complete exhaust systems
* No charges against Tenneco or any other competitor were initiated at any time and European Comission inquiry is now closed Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Minnesota is still in the running to host a World's Fair event in 2023 with a wellness theme.
Then-President Barack Obama endorsed Minnesota's bid shortly before leaving office. The general assembly of the group that oversees World Expos on Tuesday voted in Paris to make the U.S. bid one of three finalists for 2023.
The other finalists are Buenos Aires, Argentina, and Lodz, Poland.
A final decision will come at the general assembly of the Bureau International des Expositions in November.
At World's Fairs, nations showcase the best of what they have to offer on a certain theme. Minnesota is vying for a smaller event called a "specialized expo" between the bigger expos held every five years.
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Mumbai: Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray’s son Amit, 25, got engaged to fashion designer and long-time girlfriend Mitali Borude in a private ceremony at Tote On The Turf, Mahalaxmi racecourse, on Monday afternoon.
The date of the engagement, December 11, was chosen as it is also the wedding anniversary of Thackeray and his wife Sharmila.
At the small function attended by close family and friends, notably absent was Thackeray’s cousin and political rival Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray and his family.
Speculation is rife that Thackeray did not invite his cousin as he is upset with the Sena’s recent poaching of MNS corporators in the Mumbai civic body.
Smita Thackeray, ex-wife of Uddhav’s brother Jaidev Thackeray, and their son Rahul attended the engagement.
With just 60 to 70 people attending the event, it was a low-key affair, and the only political leaders present were Nitin Sardesai, Bala Nandgaonkar and Rajan Shirodkar.
A vehicle goes by the scene of Sunday's fatality where a pedestrian was stuck by an Uber vehicle in autonomous mode, in Tempe, Ariz., Monday, March 19, 2018. A self-driving Uber SUV struck and killed the woman in suburban Phoenix in the first death involving a fully autonomous test vehicle. Chris Carlson AP Photo
Vigo County sheriff's police said a 16-year-old driver walked away from a train-car collision about 2:30 p.m. today at North Erickson Street at East Devonald Avenue in northern Vigo County. The driver, whose name hasn't been released, was westbound on Devonald and turned onto Erickson to proceed north when he saw the approaching train as he was crossing the tracks.
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - Hefei Department Store Group Co Ltd :
* SAYS IT, PARTNERS PLAN TO BOOST REGISTERED CAPITAL OF CONSUMER FINANCE FIRM TO 1.6 BILLION YUAN ($241.80 million)FROM 600 MILLION YUAN Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2AKhA3e Further company coverage: ($1 = 6.6171 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
RCMP are searching for three people who forced their way into the Esso on Highway 16 in Ardrossan.
Police were called for reports of a break and enter at around 4:30 a.m. on December 8.
Once inside the building, the suspects wrapped a chain around an ATM machine, RCMP said. The chain was attached to a flat-deck trailer.
The suspects then attempted to drive away with the machine attached.
Several attempts were made but were unsuccessful when the chain broke.
A white Chevrolet Silverado used in the robbery attempt was located south of Highway 16 on Range Road 223.
Police determined it was stolen from the Fort Saskatchewan area earlier that day.
Anyone with information is being asked to contact Strathcona County RCMP at (780) 467-7741 or submit a tip anonymously at www.tipsubmit.com
Every day, thousands of citizens feel that their privacy, the sanctuary of their home, is being violated when they receive annoying and insistent calls from sundry companies promoting their products and services.
These companies are acting without the approval of the people they are calling, they have no regard for when it is appropriate to call or not and their agents are often quite brash in their manner.
The state needs to put a stop to this phenomenon before it grows even more out of control and becomes a serious source of anger and anxiety.
US President Donald Trump again accused the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries of driving petrol prices higher on Twitter on Wednesday and urged the oil cartel's members to do more.
The Republican president has lashed out at the petroleum group in recent weeks. Rising petrol prices could create a political headache for Trump before the November mid-term congressional elections by offsetting Republican claims that his tax cuts and rollbacks of federal regulations have helped boost the US economy.
In a tweet on Saturday, Trump said Saudi Arabia had agreed to increase oil output by up to 2 million barrels per day, an assertion that the White House rowed back on in a subsequent statement.
The leader of Saudi Arabia, OPEC's biggest member, has assured Trump that the kingdom can raise oil production if needed and that the country has 2 million barrels per day of spare capacity that could be deployed to help cool oil prices to compensate for falling output in Venezuela and Iran.
Around last month, Bollywood Hungama had reported about the hunky John Abraham to star in Parmanu – The Story Of Pokhran. The said film, which is based on the 1998’s successful nuclear tests, will soon get rolling in Rajasthan, the very state where the famous Pokhran is located, as per the reports.
If the reports are to be believed, then, Parmanu – The Story Of Pokhran will be shot in the famous Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan starting from June 14. The reports also stated that, besides the Pokhran Fort, the other important locations where the film will be shot include RTDC Midway, Aada Bazaar, Gandhi Chowk Main Market and Gomat railway station.
Besides John Abraham, Parmanu – The Story Of Pokhran will star Diana Penty and Boman Irani in the leading roles. Directed by Abhishek Sharma, Parmanu – The Story Of Pokhran is being readied to be released on December 8 this year.
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Winnipeg police said a 25-year-old man has been charged after several images of child sexual abuse allegedly surfaced in an online chat room.
Police in Winnipeg said they were contacted by police in New Zealand regarding the images, which reportedly surfaced on Sept. 26 and were traced to an IP address in Winnipeg.
On Thursday, officers used a warrant to search a home in the East Elmwood area of Winnipeg.
Police said after the search a man was arrested at a home in the Burrows Central neighbourhood.
Iain Alexander Tod, of Winnipeg, has been charged with five offences including sexual assault and sexual interference.
He remains in custody. The investigation, along with a forensic analysis is ongoing.
STONY POINT, N.Y. (AP) — A school district just outside of New York City says it is considering a proposal from two fifth graders to get rid of homework.
Fifth-graders Christopher DeLeon and Niko Keelie at Farley Elementary School in Stony Point say they decided to petition for a homework ban due to stress from homework. WNBC-TV reports the district was already considering how to rethink homework for district students, saying they agreed with the students’ points.
Assistant Superintendent Kris Felicello said Wednesday officials are trying to rethink homework to make it more beneficial for students.
The district is considering several different options, one of which would allow parents to ask for homework for their kids. School officials hope to have a new homework policy ready to go for the next school year.
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NEW YORK - LONDON, OCTOBER 7, ARMENPRESS. Oil prices for 6 October:
WTI Crude Oil (Light Sweet) price at NYMEХ Stock Exchange down by 2.90% to $49.29 per barrel. Brent Crude Oil price at London’s IСE Stock Exchange down by 2.37% to $55.62 per barrel.
Barrel is the unit of measurement of oil volume. One barrel equals to 159.98 liter.
New York’s NYMEХ (New York Merchantile Exchange) is a US futures market founded in 1882. It ranks first in oil futures trade. Currently trade is carried out by the exchange’s two divisions, the NYMEX Division and the COMEX Division, the first one designed for trades of oil, gas, platinum, palladium, ethanol, coal, electricity and carbon dioxide emissions, the second one for gold, silver, copper and aluminum.
London Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) is a London-based options exchange and a leading operator of global exchanges founded in 1982.
The Stewards of the British Boxing Board of Control considered the behaviour and comments made by Boxer David Haye for his contest with Tony Bellew on the 4th March 2017 at the O2 Arena, London at their Board meeting on Wednesday, 14th June 2017.
Mr. Haye admitted that his behaviour amounted to misconduct and brought Boxing into disrepute.
The Stewards fined Mr. Haye the sum of £25,000.00p
Information supplied by the British Boxing Board Of Control
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WJTV) — Hattiesburg officers are investigating a shooting at the Westchester Apartments on Highway 49.
According to HPD, officers responded to a call about shots fired around 12:45 p.m.
When they arrived, they said they found a man injured. He was taken to the hospital; At last check, he was listed in stable condition.
Officers are still investigating.
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BISMARCK, N.D.–The North Dakota Senate has rejected a bill to raise the speed limits on I-94 and I-29 to 80 miles an hour.
Before the vote, the Senate approved amendments that would more than double the fines for speeding on highways posted for 55 or higher speeds. Under it, the base fine goes from $5 to $50, plus $10 for every mile per hour over the limit.
Bowman Republican Senator Bill Bowman proposed the higher fines, once the bill was heard in the Appropriations Committee.
Fargo Republican Senator Jon Casper says the state Department of Transportation has said the average speed on the Interstates is already 83 miles an hour. So he says the Senate Transportation Committee recommended the bill be passed.
The bill failed on a 28 to 18 vote.
Mateo, 21, is hitting .333 (13-for-39) with nine steals through 10 games for High-A Tampa.
Though he's been bypassed by Gleyber Torres, Mateo still possesses elite speed and could be a useful player at a different position for the Bronx Bombers. Otherwise, he could prove to be trade bait if the Yankees need to make a move at the trading deadline. For now, though, it is a great sign to see Mateo back on the field, hitting over .300 and swiping bags.
Aam Aadmi Party today announced two more candidates for the upcoming Punjab assembly elections, taking the total number of nominees to 107. AAP state convener Gurpreet Singh Waraich announced the names of Narinder Singh Shergill (48) from Mohali constituency and Jasbir Singh Kudani (41) from Lehragaga seat.
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“Shergill is a progressive farmer and former Sarpanch of Jhingran Kalan village of Kharar. He joined AAP in 2014 before Lok Sabha elections,” Waraich said. Kudani, a farmer by profession, had joined AAP in April 2016, he added.
Meanwhile, the Bains brothers-led Lok Insaf Party, which has entered into an alliance with AAP, has so far announced four candidates out of the five assembly seats it is contesting. The party fielded Simarjit Bains from Atam Nagar, while his brother, Balwinder Bains, has been nominated from Ludhiana South assembly constituency. Both of them had won in 2012 assembly polls from these seats.
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As you guys know, I make fun of social media stars who get signed by big companies just because they have massive followings and pretend that they are real models. If you need proof that Gigi Hadid is just an above average hot chick whose family bought her way into being a “model” then watch this video. And I’m sure the hairy armpits was on purpose. Cause Gigi I guess is a chick who wants to show everyone that she don’t give a f%ck.
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The so-called opioid epidemic in Maryland is literally overwhelming the State Medical Examiner’s officer, according to a recent report, which could cause the office to lose accreditation. We’ll have a full report, including insights from Israel Cason, founder of, “I Can’t, We Can,” the addiction recovery facility.
These stories and much more on AFRO’s First Edition with Sean Yoes, Monday through Friday, 5-7 p.m.
After critiques on her clothing choice for a visit to Las Vegas, Melania Trump traded in her dress for a plain black suit. She wore a double-breasted blazer, white button-down, and dark slacks to a dinner with military officials at the White House. The menswear-inspired look was different than what we're used to seeing on Melania — she's often in more feminine pieces. And when she stood next to President Donald Trump, the two almost had a twinning moment.
It seems Melania is slowly taking a page from power women such as Amal Clooney and Hillary Clinton when it comes to rocking pantsuits. Melania's no stranger to causing controversy with her outfits, but her tailored dinner look drew no complaints . . . as of yet. Read on to see her full outfit below.
Unilever Plc
* Unilever cfo says lead time on new product innovations has been shortened
* Unilever exec says seeing a "return to pricing that is more normal" after 3 years of weak prices due to currency devaluation
* Unilever exec says market conditions in india improved after weakness in q4 due to demonetization
* Unilever exec says at current spot rates, currency will boost 2017 turnover by 2-3 percent, eps by slightly more
* Unilever exec says to account for spreads business as separate unit from half year
* Unilever cfo says senior execs have met w/ around 100 investors since announcing review and got good feedback
* Unilever cfo says improvement in pricing looks sustainable, as it is a return to stable pricing from more volatility previously Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Veeco Instruments Inc:
* VEECO AUTHORIZES $100 MILLION SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAM
* VEECO INSTRUMENTS INC - AUTHORIZED REPURCHASE OF UP TO $100 MILLION OF COMPANY‘S OUTSTANDING COMMON STOCK TO BE COMPLETED OVER NEXT TWO YEARS Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
As Subtropical Depression Alberto continues to bring rain to Southwest Georgia, the Flint River level has some residents concerned
March 29 Gam Holding
* RBR Capital Advisors, a GAM investor, says it opposes re-election of board members Diego du Monceau, Ezra Field, along with Chairman Hugh Scott-Barrett
* RBR proposes to elect Kasia Robinski as chairwoman, William Raynar as a board member and Rudolf Bohli as a representative of RBR
* RBR to hold webcast on March 30, 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting By Zurich newsroom)
Louisiana State Attorney General Jeff Landry spoke with Breitbart News Daily SiriusXM host Raheem Kassam on Wednesday regarding Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ testimony before the Senate Intelligence Committee.
“After watching the Comey testimony and Sessions’,” said Landry, “I think that both of those put together should bring everyone in the country to the conclusion that there was nothing there as far as collusion between the Russians and the Trump campaign or those involved in the Trump campaign.”
Landry added that he thought “Sessions did a wonderful job of basically putting that to rest and showing that this whole thing has been some sort of circus or witch hunt dreamed up by the Democrats.”
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Janet Jackson’s husband Wissam Al Mana wrote a heartfelt letter to the superstar on his website amid reports that the couple are estranged.
The pair recently became parents to a baby boy, Eissa Al Mana. A rep for Jackson did not confirm that they have split, but a message on his website next to a photo of Jackson professes his love for her, calling her the most beautiful person in the world.
The message ends: “We will be together in the Great Forever.”
The singer showed off her a picture of her and her son for the first time Friday in a social media post .
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Kesha and Macklemore are teaming up for a joint North American tour in 2018, the two stars announced Monday. The 30-date tour begins in Phoenix, Arizona, next June.
They announced the tour in a comedic short video where Macklemore decides to retire from the rap game to become a skating coach. Kesha eventually shows up and talks him out of his early retirement.
The duo recently released a joint single, "The Good Old Days," for Macklemore's upcoming studio album. Check it out here at ET Online.
Pre-sale tickets will be available for purchase at Tunespeak on December 13.
Kesha plans to donate $1 from each ticket sold to RAINN (Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network), while Macklemore says he'll donate to M Plus1, an organization focused on racial and social justice, Live Nation said in a statement.
HENLEY Parkrun will hold a Santa fun run tomorrow (Saturday).
Runners are being asked to don festive outfits for the 5km run, which is supported by the town council instead of staging its own Santa fun run, which it has done in previous years.
Runners are asked to assemble in Tilebarn Lane at 8.40am for a 9am start.
The event is open to everyone aged four and above. Entry is free but there will be a collection for the Mayor’s charities, which are the four state primary schools in the town. Parkrun organiser James Barr said: “Many hundreds of runners, both adults and children, have benefited from the exercise, have enjoyed the pretty countryside and happy socialising.
“Henley Parkrun is delighted to have been invited by the Mayor to theme a parkrun event as the Santa fun run.
“Our Parkrun is open as normal to all walkers, joggers and runners and participation is free.”
Runners must register in advance and bring a printed barcode by visiting
www.parkrun.org.uk/register
HAMPTON, Va. – Hampton Police officers are responding to a bank robbery in the 1st block of West Mellen Street.
Calls reporting the bank robbery were received by Hampton dispatchers at 9:37 a.m.
No further information is known at this time.
Stay with News 3 for updates.
Glendening fashioned an even-strength assist in Friday's 4-1 road win over the Hurricanes.
With all due respect to Glendening, who happens to be a quality bottom-six grinder, you know it's a good day for your team when he's contributing offensively. That was the Michigan native's sixth helper and 13th point through 38 games this season, as he's primarily locked into a penalty-killing role.
LITCHFIELD – The Board of Finance has decided to hold off on a request by the Board of Education for additional funding for exterior school maintenance until the school board can better define its needs. The finance board’s decision not…
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RENT-SEEKERS GOTTA SEEK RENTS: Despite a May ruling declaring the ban unconstitutional, Wisconsin continued to target home bakers.
According to the state attorney-general’s office, Judge Duane Jorgenson’s ruling only applied to the three women who had challenged the baked-good rules in court: Dela Ends, Lisa Kivirist, and Kris Marion, all farmers and bakers who wanted the right sell homemade goods directly to consumers. They filed a lawsuit last year with help from the nonprofit Institute for Justice (IJ).
Today, Jorgenson issued an opinion clarifying that no, the ruling was not limited to letting Ends, Kivirist, and Marion peddle home-baked foods, but applied to all entrepreneurs like them in the state.
“This is more than a win for us home-based bakers,” said Kivirist, “it’s recognition that all small businesses have the right to earn an honest living free from irrational government regulation.”
Winning numbers drawn in 'Match 4' game
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Washington Lottery's "Match 4" game were:
01-06-10-13
(one, six, ten, thirteen)
Four men are accused of crashing stolen pickups into the front of an Arkansas pawn shop in attempts to break in, the Texarkana Gazette reported Wednesday.
Davarski Ladarin Bradley, 21; Keanu White, 19; Phillip Anthony Lee, 19; and Jucquian Martez Tyson, 20, are each facing charges of theft of property, theft by receiving and three counts of criminal mischief in the December break-in tries at Pawn Express on Dudley Street in Texarkana.
The group placed a rock on the gas pedal of a stolen GMC Sierra on Dec. 18, sending the vehicle into the storefront, according to court documents and earlier reports cited by the newspaper. The crash reportedly caused damage, but the men were unable to get in, police said.
A second try the next day in which a stolen Ford F-350 was backed into the front of the business also proved unsuccessful, authorities said.
Click here to read the full story in the Texarkana Gazette.
Besiktas complete Babel signing
Jan 2 (Reuters) - Besiktas have signed Dutch forward Ryan Babel on a two-and-a-half-year contract, the Turkish side announced on Monday.
The 30-year-old had been a free agent after coming to the end of a short-term contract with Deportivo La Coruna on New Year's Eve, and returns to Turkey having previously spent two years with Kasimpasa.
A statement on the Besiktas website (www.bjk.com.tr) said Babel, who has 42 caps for the Netherlands, would receive 1.2 million euros ($1.26 million) for the rest of this season and 2.1 million euros per year for the next two campaigns.
Babel won two Dutch titles during two separate spells with Ajax, and also played for Liverpool, Hoffenheim and Al Ain.
Some people call Jeremy Fox the "vegetable whisperer," the California chef who can coax remarkable flavors out of every part of his produce, even the flowers and leaves that most chefs throw away. One of his famous first-course dishes combines twice-shucked spring peas with macadamia nuts and white chocolate.
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BHUBANESWAR: The State Government on Tuesday advanced summer vacation for all Government and private schools by 10 days in view of intense heat wave conditions across Odisha.
The summer vacation will start from April 25. A notification to this effect was issued by the School and Mass Education Department.
Considering the fact that the temperature in most parts of Odisha has touched 40 degrees and above, the Government has decided to announce the summer vacation for all government and private schools in advance for the safety of children, the notification said.
In its earlier notification on March 9, Government had announced the commencement of morning schools across the State from April 2 and summer vacation beginning from May 4.
"Gripped", a production aiming to eliminate stigma and bring awareness to drug addiction, is coming to the Endicott Performing Arts Center stage.
The show, put on by Vortex Dance Company, will benefit Dope Without Dope, a non-profit organization that helps recovering addicts.
The performance aims to not only educate the community about drug addiction, but hopes to eliminate the stigma, in hopes that those who are addicted will reach out for help.
“Eliminating the stigma eliminates the fear of being judged by other people, and we’re hoping that it will give people the courage to actually get the help they need.” - Jeremiah Harvey, Co-Founder of Dope Without Hope
“Addiction is huge right now and it’s in our community. A lot of people judge others, and we’re trying to show that it’s not something to feel judged for. If you need help, go out and get the help that you need. There’s hope.” - Brianna Barnett, Vortex Performer and Choreographer
Performances run October 20 - 22 at the Endicott Performing Arts Center.
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They know for sure that they want White Josh (David Hull), who is still reeling from his breakup with Darryl, to leave West Covina for a bit — they ultimately decide he will venture to Mexico as part of Habitat for Humanity — and they want him to fill his love void by getting a dog. But what kind?
We all know how dangerous it can be to leave kids or pets in cars - but police can’t just leave their K-9s at home when it’s hot. KCTV5’s Betsy Webster shows you how one Leawood couple is working to protect police dogs statewide.
CAIRO — Archaeologists in Egypt say they have discovered a 4,400-year-old tomb near the pyramids outside Cairo.
Egypt's Antiquities Ministry announced the discovery Saturday and said the tomb likely belonged to a high-ranking official known as Hetpet during the 5th Dynasty of ancient Egypt. The tomb includes wall paintings depicting Hetpet observing different hunting and fishing scenes.
Mostafa Al-Waziri, leader of the archaeological mission, says the scenes depict a monkey — at the time commonly kept as domestic animals — reaping fruit and another dancing before an orchestra.
He believes Hetpet, a woman thought to be close to ancient Egyptian royals, had another tomb in Giza's western necropolis, which is home to the tombs of top officials of Egypt's Old Kingdom.
These 11 New York colleges produce graduates with the highest median salaries, according to College Scorecard. The government site is supported by the U.S. Department of Education and provides students and families with interactive tools and data to help them navigate the college application process. In addition to searching for schools based on location, size and majors, College Scorecard also lets you search by median salary 10 years after enrollment. Check out the median salary for graduates at all of the state's colleges here.
No evidence that controversial royal jewel was won by a Persian warlord in a cunning turban swap, say authors
It is the best known and most controversial jewel in the Tower of London, but virtually everything known about the Koh-i-noor diamond’s history may be wrong, according to a new book.
Said to be 5,000 years old, and to bear a curse that afflicts any man – but not woman – who wears it, the jewel was surrendered to the East India Company by Duleep Singh, a boy maharajah, in 1849.
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A judge in Philadelphia has denied Meek Mill’s request for a new trial and the removal of another judge from the rapper’s case.
Judge Leon Tucker told Mill in a Wednesday hearing that he doesn’t have jurisdiction over the matter.
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ordered Mill’s release from prison last month where he was serving a two- to four-year sentence on a probation violation related to a decade-old gun and drug conviction.
Mill’s lawyers want Judge Genece Brinkley removed from his case. They allege she’s been waging a vendetta against the rapper, including sending him to prison for the probation violations.
She has strongly defended her impartiality.
Prosecutors say they believe Mill should get a new trial because of questions raised about the credibility of his arresting officer.
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IMPHAL, Dec 11 : TNFLCFC Araang League 2017 organised in commemoration of the Tangkhul players from 22nd Manipur Labour Corps who played for the 66th unit team in Blargies, France during WWI, 1917 resumed today despite the heavy rain at Bakshi Mini Stadium, Ukhrul. The tournament was put on hold due to unfavourable weather condition since December 9.
In the first match of the day, Eastern United FC defeated Khuirei FC 2-0. Romesh of Eastern United FC scored the first goal while the second goal came from an own goal conceded by Kaping Kongvah of Khuirei FC.
The second match between Sagolband FC and Senapati FC ended in a goalless draw.
In the third encounter, Changvei FC beat ZION FC by a narrow 1-0 margin. The winning goal for ZION was scored by Khiuwungbu in the 60th minute.
UUFC will face GUFA tomorrow at 10 am while Muvanlai Athletics will take on NRSU in the second match at 12 pm at Bakshi Mini Stadium.
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The centerpiece of President Trump’s State of Union address last week was his vow to build the wall along the Mexican border. It wasn’t just the president’s supporters or immigration hawks applauding the wall, but the global security and surveillance sector.
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MADISON (WKOW) -- Plenty of people still have to brave the chilly weather to finish the job. FedEx's Steve Sullivan isn't letting the cold mess with his shipping super powers.
Across town, Steve Sullivan is known as 'Scuba Steve'. The Fed Ex version may not sport the 'Big Daddy' film fins, but he knows the show must go on no matter the weather conditions.
"Stay moving, stay running," he said about how he stays strong despite the chill.
He says when he slows down, that's when he runs into trouble.
"Start to get a little cold, because I'm sweating. I've been running so much and now I"m not moving, so the key is staying active," he said.
While he hoists hundreds of shipment packages a day to doors across downtown Madison, Scuba Steve says he just knows he must finish the job.
"Yeah, we are in this together, it's Wisconsin!"
Interpublic Group (NYSE:IPG) is up 2.7% today after an upgrade to Buy at Pivotal Research.
Analyst Brian Wieser joins mostly bullish sentiment on the stock, with nearly a dozen Buy ratings on the sell side. Jefferies Group reiterated its Buy after last month's earnings report, as did BMO Capital Markets, Argus and Telsey Advisory Group.
Flying in the face of those ratings last month was lone bear Atlantic Securities, which downgraded to Underweight after the results.
Wieser and Pivotal have a price target of $24 on IPG, implying 13% upside from here.
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You don't necessarily need to resolve to change your life at the New Year — you can do it any time. But faced with unlimited advice and little time to spare, it's hard to know where to start.
The following 21-day self-improvement program is designed for busy people. It features a few habits that will make a big difference if you can get started with them, along with a bunch of tasks that most of us have probably been putting off for too long.
You can start on any Monday and should complete the actions on their specified day when possible. We recommend embarking on this challenge with at least one other person, so you'll have more fun and keep each other in check.
The following slides go through the days and the science behind them in detail.
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It was a good day Tuesday for the Buffalo Bulls and RHP Logan Harasta after this season was short on them for the Bulls baseball squad. Harasta was drafted in the 7th round, 216th overall, by the San Francisco Giants.
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FRISCO, Texas — The Opening came to an end Tuesday with a 7-on-7 championship game that had a very heavy Louisiana presence. Seven prospects with ties to the state played in the final game impressed while doing so.
Over the four-day event LSU commitments and Louisiana prospects were consistently among some of the top performers.
Here's a quick look at how they did.
Christy and Bonnie worry that Roscoe has a drug problem when Baxter and Candace catch him smoking pot.
According to Pwinsider.com, WWE’s plans for the WWE Network’s Vault section will be to not upload new collections. The company plans to continue to add additional content to sections that have already been established. For example, there will be updates including the remainder of Mid-South Wrestling episodes, more WWWF All-Star Wrestling, more WCW Saturday Night episodes. The company will also be adding up to 75 hours of more old WWF Coliseum Home Videos
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Outgoing Federal Reserve Bank Chair Janet Yellen said on Friday that solid economic growth, faster wage increases, and a tightening labor market mean the U.S. central bank is likely to need to continue to raise interest rates gradually, as it has signaled it will.
"The economy is growing at a healthy, solid pace," Yellen said in an interview with PBS NewsHour on the last day of her four-year term. "The job market is strong and inflation is low ... The Federal Reserve has been on a path of gradual rate increases, and if conditions continue as they have been, that process is likely to continue, and as it does we would expect long rates to move up."
On Saturday she hands the reins to President Donald Trump's pick to replace her, Governor Jerome Powell. She will stay in Washington as a fellow at the Brookings Institution, the think tank where former Fed Chair Ben Bernanke also works. (Reporting by Ann Saphir; Editing by James Dalgleish)
According to analysis by the Health Service Journal, 24 emergency departments - around 15 per cent of the national total - could be closed or downgraded in the next four years.
The Health Service Journal rated Chorley and South Ribble Hospital as being at “amber” risk of closure or downgrading as it has struggled with staffing and was temporarily closed and is now open on reduced hours.
The STP Plan refers to a “redesign of urgent and emergency services” but does not have detailed proposals.
Stab victim Jessica Knight, who was attacked by a crazed knifeman in a park, as a teenager has vowed to do everything in her power to stop Chorley’s Hospital being closed or downgraded in any way.
Jessica, 23, who lives in Buckshaw Village, says: “The people of Chorley are very stubborn and are true Northerners and we won’t let our hospital be taken away or downgraded in any way without a fight.
“Everyone feels very strongly about the hospital in Chorley and we are united in wanting to keep it.”
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New website features fiscal data on Michigan public schools
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The fiscal health of each public school in Michigan now can be viewed on a new website.
The Michigan Treasury department says the MI School Financials Dashboard is easy to use and provides visual financial data about local and intermediate school districts and public academies.
It also features data on revenues and expenditures, enrollment and per-pupil funding. Schools are required to report such data to the Center for Educational Performance and Information.
Last year, the state Treasury department made public the MI Community Dashboard which highlights financial data reported annually by counties, cities, villages and townships in Michigan.
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According to WWE.com, Dash Wilder of The Revival broke his jaw at the WWE NXT live event in Spartanburg, SC on Friday night, in a tag team match against Shinsuke Nakamura and Hideo Itami. “On Friday night, following an in-ring injury to the right side of his jaw, we sent [Wilder] to the ER for a cat scan,” NXT medical personnel Dr. Jeff Westerfield told WWE.com. “The test came back showing a jaw fracture. As a result, he will be getting his jaw wired [Friday at 9 a.m.] and we are looking forward to him being back on the main roster in about eight weeks.”
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Scotland has been named the number two country to visit in 2017 by travel book company Rough Guides.
In their annual top 10 list, the company highlight the wildlife, whisky and "wonderfully warm welcome" visitors receive in Scotland.
The North Coast 500 gets its own special mention - the 516-mile round trip around the north coast of Scotland, starting and ending at Inverness Castle.
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Glasgow is also singled out for its rapidly evolving food and drink scene, with Scottish microbreweries leading front and centre.
Scotland was beaten out of the number one spot by India, thanks to its rapid urban development and easier to access visa's.
Scotland has been featuring increased tourist numbers thanks to shows such as Outlander and tours for the upcoming 20th anniversary of Harry Potter, where fans can board the Hogwarts Express.
A spiritual journey is charted in next week’s big screen offering from the Dunamaise Arts Centre, in the film Mary Magdalene.
Set in the Holy Land in the first century C.E., a young woman leaves her small fishing village and family behind to join a radical new social movement.
At its head is a charismatic leader, Jesus of Nazareth, who promises that the world is changing.
Mary is searching for a new way of living, and an authenticity that is denied her by the rigid hierarchies of the day.
As the notoriety of the group spread and more are drawn to follow Jesus, Mary's spiritual journey places her at the heart of a story that leads to the capital of Jerusalem, where she must confront the reality of Jesus' destiny and her own place within it.
Directed by Garth Davis, the film stars Rooney Mara, Joaquin Phoenix, and Chiwetel Ejiofor.
Mary Magdalene comes to the screen of the Dunamaise Arts Centre on Wednesday, July 11.
The memory of Harrison County deputy Earl Wesley Phillips who made the ultimate sacrifice 45 years ago is being honored.
On this mornings Tipp Today Fran was joined by Joanna Ryan Purcell who has just opened up a new creative art studio on Pearce Street, Nenagh.
This studio will provide a space for people to explore and express their creativity and it will be providing art classes along with hosting events such as poetry nights, singer-song writer nights, comedy nights, improvisation nights and any other kind of performance nights.
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Organisers of Thomas Mapfumo’s homecoming show, Entertainment Republic (ER), say all is on course for a thrilling show scheduled for this Saturday at the Glamis Arena in Harare.
They also set the record straight that advance tickets to the show were still on sale at designated points, contrary to what they said was misinformation being peddled around.
“We have received worrying intelligence that the tickets have been sold out and many of the fans and prospective show-goers have been inundating our lines with enquiries and worry that they may miss out on seeing their favourite artiste live on stage. Nothing could be further from the truth.
Advance tickets are still on sale and will only cease to be sold a day before the concert,” said show host Entertainment Republic’s Chief Executive Tendai Johannes.
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Third Period_1, Chicago, Wingels 4 (Oesterle, Hayden), 7:36. 2, Arizona, Duclair 7 (Chychrun, Goligoski), 14:02. 3, Chicago, Anisimov 13 (Seabrook, Kane), 15:13. 4, Chicago, Schmaltz 5 (Kane), 16:58.
Shots on Goal_Arizona 9-10-13_32. Chicago 13-7-17_37.
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After an imagined 60 years in production, some of the cultural events of the 1950s, '60s and '70s that were touched on "Family Guy" are explored.
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Ryan Sessegnon is the talk of the Championship - but will he earn a place on England’s plane to the World Cup?
Players plying their trade in the second tier rarely get selected by England but Fulham whizz kid Sessegnon could be about to buck the trend.
Sessegnon, 17, has taken the Championship by storm this season and has already bagged 14 goals in 41 appearances.
Plenty of Premier League clubs are keeping tabs on the youngster, who is reportedly rated at £50million.
Manchester United, Arsenal and Spurs are among a host of clubs to be linked with Sessegnon, who broke into Fulham’s first team last season.
And bookies have him down as an outside bet to gatecrash Gareth Southgate’s England squad headed for Russia.
The left-sided starlet is as short at 12/1 to be on the plane with some bookmakers.
Lincolnshire Police have confirmed today (Wednesday) that they are investigating the fire at Hubbards Hills - and it is being treated an act of arson.
A police spokesman said: “We are investigating and treating this as an offence of arson.
“No arrests have been made yet, but we know there are people who will have information on this mindless act of damage.”
The fire - which completely destroyed a rain shelter - was reported to Lincolnshire Fire & Rescue shortly after 10pm on Monday evening, and the incident was reported the police in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
• Anyone with information is asked to contact Lincolnshire Police by calling 101, quoting incident 4 of May 29.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivers his address during the country’s 71st Independence Day celebrations at the historic Red Fort in New Delhi on Tuesday. Photo: AFP
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the government accorded priority to national security and asserted that the country was capable of defending itself in all spheres.
The prime minister’s comments in his Independence Day speech came in the backdrop of a standoff between the troops of India and China in Dokalam.
“National security is our priority. We are capable of defending our country in all spheres,” he said from the ramparts of the Red Fort. India was capable to take on any challenge in any frontier—land, sea or the cyber space, he added.
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Farley had nine total tackles and an interception in Sunday's 13-7 overtime loss at Buffalo.
Farley has been a reliable source of tackles other than an odd game where he recorded no tackles in Week 8. He's since averaged 6.2 tackles per contest in his last five games.
The loafer is a versatile wardrobe staple that is being offered in countless new permutations, from the demure penny loafer and fur-lined to elaborately embroidered styles that will likely attract attention. With this in mind, we’ve narrowed down our four favorite loafers of the moment. From paired-back tassels to convertible heels, each of these styles offers just the right twist on this classic model, making them easy additions to your wardrobe.
A new park that is being built in Ferguson Township off of Owens Drive. Phoebe Sheehan psheehan@centredaily.com
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No arrests have been made following the horrific incident
A spokesman for the department detailed the victim to be in his 40s.
They said: “A man, believed to be aged in his 40s, was found with multiple stab wounds.
“Despite the best efforts of the medical teams, he died at the scene shortly after 11pm.
“Enquiries are underway to inform his next of kin.”
No arrests have been made following the horrific incident.
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NEW YORK (AP) — George Clooney will be the 46th recipient of the AFI Life Achievement Award.
The American Film Institute announced Thursday it will honor the actor-director at a gala tribute in Los Angeles in June.
The 56-year-old Clooney may be on the young side for lifetime achievement awards, but this isn't his first. The Hollywood Foreign Press Association in 2015 handed him its lifetime achievement award, the Cecil B. DeMille Award.
AFI board of trustees chairman Howard Stringer calls Clooney "America's leading man." Stringer in a statement hails Clooney as "a modern-day screen icon who combines the glamour of a time gone by with a ferocious passion for ensuring art's impact echoes beyond the screen."
Clooney's next directorial effort is the 1950s home invasion drama "Suburbicon," which opens later this month.
Situation vacant: The LSE is already interviewing candidates for chief executive
The embattled London Stock Exchange is already interviewing candidates for chief executive as it scrambles to head off a campaign by billionaire investor Sir Chris Hohn.
Hohn, 51, is seeking to oust chairman Donald Brydon, who he blames for forcing former chief executive Xavier Rolet to quit.
Shareholders will vote on whether 72-year-old Brydon should go at a crunch meeting later this month.
Rolet only left two weeks ago but the exchange is already lining up a replacement.
Sources said it has appointed headhunter Egon Zehnder to find a boss, with candidates being considered from across the globe.
Finance chief David Warren has stepped in to run the business on a temporary basis but is not thought to want to do it permanently.
Internal names mentioned in connection with the role include Mark Makepeace, head of the company’s data business.
Shares in LSE rose 1.1 per cent, or 43p, to 3833p.
New York City’s deadly helicopter crash has prompted the National Transportation Safety Board to call on federal regulators to prohibit commercial flights that use passenger harness systems that do not allow for easy release.
The NTSB’s recommendation on Monday comes after last week’s helicopter crash in the East River. Five passengers who couldn’t free themselves from their harnesses drowned. The pilot escaped.
The Federal Aviation Administration on Friday temporarily grounded open-door flights involving restraints that cannot be quickly released. It also said it was conducting a review of its rules governing such flights.
NTSB Chairman Robert Sumwalt applauds the agency’s move, but says “definitive action needs to be taken.”
FAA spokesman Greg Martin says the grounding was a first step and that more formal action is expected.
16-year-old Ronald Ackerson Jr. was sentenced to more than 13 years in prison for shooting two teenagers last year outside Graham-Kapowsin High School.
Ackerson pleaded guilty to first-degree assault and second-degree unlawful gun possession. He was prosecuted as an adult.
In a statement requested by the judge, Ackerson wrote, in part, "While I do not admit that I fired the gun with the intent to inflict great bodily harm, I do admit that the gun was pointed in the direction of people when it was fired; and that I intended, and did in fact, put people in a reasonable and immediate apprehension of bodily harm."
He also told the court he fired at least six shots into the crowd that hit two students.
The two students, shot December 5, were bystanders to a fight outside the school, but not involved in it. Both students survived.
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The Corpus Christi City Council is set to return to the original meeting time today. The council voted to change the time to 2 p.m. in mid-December due to a request from former mayor Dan McQueen.
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TORONTO — The Toronto Argonauts have acquired quarterback James Franklin and a third-round selection in the 2018 CFL Draft from the Edmonton Eskimos in exchange for Canadian offensive lineman Mason Woods.
Franklin has made 12 appearances over three seasons in Edmonton, completing 116-of-176 pass attempts for 1,449 yards, 12 touchdowns, and one interception while rushing for 145 yards and one touchdown on 18 carries.
Woods, from Maple Ridge, B.C., was selected by the Toronto Argonauts in the first round (10th overall) of the 2017 CFL draft. Woods attended University of Idaho from 2013 - 2016 where he appeared in 34 games.
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Every year, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo awards more than 750 scholarships to Texas students , many of whom wouldn't otherwise be able to attend college.Eyewitness News caught up with one young lady who says her rodeo art scholarship changed her life and now she hopes to change the lives of others.
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A Galway TD says Government Ministers have pledged to seek additional funding from Government to improve Galway’s road network and coastal flood defenses.
OPW Minister Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran was in the city yesterday, where he announced 9 million euro in funding for flood defence works across Galway City.
However, he also attended a meeting at County Hall with Transport Minister Shane Ross, and Galway West Independent Deputy Noel Grealish.
They received a presentation outlining the severe damage caused to Galway’s coastline and road network following several recent storms.
Transport Minister Ross was also briefed on the current poor state of Galway’s road network and the urgent need for additional funds.
€23 million was recently allocated to the County Council for the road network – however, many believe that figure falls far short of what is needed.
Deputy Grealish says both Ministers pledged they would seek additional funding from their respective departments.
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The Israeli Justice Minister, Ayelet Shaked on Saturday said that her far right party, Jewish Home, will propose to annex the illegal West Bank settlement, saying that the Trump administration would support the step.
According to the Jpost, Shaked made this statement speaking to the Hamateh news program on Channel 10, where she said that this is the first step to other annexations and could lead to the annexation of all of Area C.
“We want to annex Ma’aleh Adumim. In the distant future, I am in favor of annexing Area C,” the justice minister said.
The 90,000 Palestinians living there would be given full rights like all other Israelis, she said, but Areas A and B should not be annexed for “demographic reasons.”
The settlement is located 10 minutes from Jerusalem and has the population of 37,000 settlers.
Only recently, the UN Security Council voted in favor of a resolution that condemns Israeli settlements and calls on halting them. The US abstained from the vote.
Students from the Buckingham Music Centre are holding a concert to showcase their musical talents on Friday March 23.
The performance takes place at The Ugland Hall at Stowe School from 6.30pm and the group will be joined by Buckingham Glee Choir and musicians from Bittersweet Music.
There is no entrance fee but there will be a retiring collection for the Bucks Learning Trust Music charity and the Glee charities.
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* Says its unit completed establishment of Guangzhou-based industry investment fund with partners
* Related announcement was published on Nov. 27
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CARTER COUNTY, TN (WJHL) – News Channel 11 expects to learn more about the murder of an elderly Carter County woman.
Carter County Sheriff Dexter Lunceford will hold a news conference this afternoon to discuss the case.
On Friday, The Carter County Sheriff’s Office told us 89-year-old Mary Noland was found assaulted in her Stoney Creek Home in July. She later died of her injuries. Investigators say finger nail clippings tested by the TBI crime lab led them to Chad Benfield.
Deputies arrested Benfield and charged him with murder and especially aggravated burglary.
He is being held on a $500,000 bond.
The sheriff’s office says Benfield was living in the house directly behind Nolan. He recently was released from prison after serving a 16-year sentence in South Carolina for four counts of residential burglary.
News Channel 11 will continue to follow the latest developments in this case.
We will live stream the news conference right here on WJHL.com beginning at 1:30 p.m.
A Bell County grand jury indicted a man for a November accident which killed a DPS troopers.
Scott Douglas Taylor was indicted May 23 on a charge of criminally negligent homicide for his involvement in an accident Nov. 4, 2017, which killed Trooper Thomas Nipper.
Nipper was conducting a traffic stop along southbound I-35 in Temple at the time of the accident.
Taylor was arrested by DPS troopers in Burnet County on May 25 and transported to Bell County where his bond was set at $100,000.
Bell County District Attorney Henry Garza said Taylor made bond and was released from custody.
Criminally negligent homicide is a state jail felony in Texas, in which sentencing can range from 6 months to 2 years.
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For 11 months of 2017, more than 300 suicide attempts among adolescents have been detected in Osh city. The Central Internal Affairs Directorate informed 24.kg news agency.
According to its data, the day before it was reported that a 12-year-old girl had taken diphenhydramine. She was hospitalized in Osh city hospital.
According to doctors, the girl is in grave condition. She’s in intensive care unit. The police are finding out what caused the suicide attempt. The Central Internal Affairs Directorate added that 20 deaths were recorded as a result of suicide.
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NEW MIDDLETOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – Volunteers are holding a fundraiser at St. Paul’s Apostle Church Sunday from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Money raised will go towards Veterans 4, a non-profit organization that is currently helping with water supplies in Puerto Rico.
There will be over 40 vendors attending, a Chinese auction and 50/50 raffle. There will also be food for purchase.
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Iceland's prime minister Bjarni Benediktsson sold shares worth hundreds of thousands of euros in an investment fund at Icelandic bank Glitnir shortly before it collapsed in the 2008 financial crisis, The Guardian, a British newspaper, reported on Friday, citing leaked bank documents. Benediktsson, who was an MP at the time, denied having acted on inside information. He is facing elections on 28 October after a judicial scandal involving his father.
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (WSPA) – Christmas is right around the corner and if you’re still trying to find something special to get friends or family this year, we have an idea–local art!
West Main Artists Co-op is a place where local artists create and display their work to the public. The Co-op features a diverse collection of handcrafted work including jewelry, paintings, sculpture, ceramics, art glass, prints, and photography.
It’s open Tuesdays through Saturdays. The shop is located on West Main Street in Spartanburg. For more information, click here.
PORTSMOUTH, Va. – Federal and local law enforcement officials have blocked off streets in the Prentis Park neighborhood of Portsmouth.
A spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security tells News 3 they are working a “targeted enforcement operation” in the area.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation, along with several other law enforcement agencies are assisting with the operation.
This is a developing situation.
News 3 has a crew at the scene and further updates will be posted as they become available.
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BEIJING, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Chinese banks extended 1.12 trillion yuan ($169.27 billion) in net new yuan loans in November, well above analysts’ expectations and the previous month.
Analysts polled by Reuters had predicted new yuan loans would rise to 800 billion yuan, from October’s 663.2 billion yuan.
Broad M2 money supply (M2) in November grew 9.1 percent from a year earlier, central bank data showed on Monday, beating forecasts for an expansion of 8.9 percent.
Outstanding yuan loans at the end of November grew 13.3 percent from a year earlier, faster than an expected 13 percent rise.
China’s banks have doled out a total of 12.94 trillion yuan in new loans the first 11 months of this year, exceeding last year’s record 12.65 trillion yuan, despite a government drive to reduce risks in the financial system that has pushed up borrowing costs. ($1 = 6.6167 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Beijing Monitoring Desk and Kevin Yao; Editing by Kim Coghill)
PROPERTY developer Oxley Holdings has exercised options to purchase all eight units of the Apartment 8 freehold development in the Potong Pasir neighbourhood for S$21.53 million in total.
The sellers of the development, located at 21 Meyappa Chettiar Road, have already been paid S$215,300 in aggregate upon the granting of the options, and a further S$861,200 upon the Oxley's exercise of the options. The balance will be paid upon completion of the purchase, scheduled to be March 2018.
Oxley says it intends to redevelop the property, which sits on a 898.1 square metre site that is zoned for residential use.
The developer is funding the purchase through internal resources and bank borrowings, and says the purchase is not expected to have a material impact on the company's financials.
The Vietnam War was still going on 50 years ago in 1968, and that same year in Peculiar, people were burying a piece of history – a time capsule that was opened Monday.
Athletic Trainer, Jessica Hansen, took the stand Monday in Back v. Benefis. She says there was a lack of information and if she knew more about Robert's condition things might have been different. According to Hansen, nobody told her that they were suspicious of Robert having a concussion. As far as she knew he had symptoms of the flu and could have been suffering from dehydration. Hansen says she relies on the players and coaches for information, because she isn't always around. S...
Athletic Trainer, Jessica Hansen, took the stand Monday in Back v. Benefis. She says there was a lack of information and if she knew more about Robert's condition things might have been different. According to Hansen, nobody told her that they were suspicious of Robert having a concussion. As far as she knew he had symptoms of the flu and could have been suffering from dehydration. Hansen says she relies on the players and coaches for information, because she isn't always around. S...
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(Adds details, updates prices) By Susan Mathew June 15 Most Asian currencies edged higher on Thursday, buoyed by a retreating dollar as U.S. inflation data was weaker than expected, leaving investors doubting there will be a third rate hike this year by the Federal Reserve. A Washington Post report saying a special counsel is investigating U.S. President Donald Trump for possible obstruction of justice added to the weakness in the U.S. currency. The dollar index, whi
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SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) – A teenager accused of using a BB gun to shoot his 3-year-old sister has pleaded not guilty in Sioux City. Court records say the written plea was entered Tuesday to charges of willful injury and child endangerment. A trial hasn’t been scheduled yet. The Associated Press generally does not name juveniles charged with crimes. The boy is 17.
Doctors say one BB was removed during surgery, but the other BB entered near one of the girl’s eyes and lodged next to her brain. Doctors say it was too risky to remove, so it’s been left in place. A hearing is scheduled July 18 on a defense motion to move the case to juvenile court.
Monday evening, Sony Picture Studios released the full-length trailer for Venom, starring Tom Hardy and Michelle Williams.
Joining Hardy and Williams, brings Riz Ahmed from Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Woody Harrelson, seen recently in War for the Planet of the Apes and Jenny Slate of Gifted.
Shot in San Francisco, the film is written by BAFTA nominee Kelly Marcel and written for the screen by Will Beall, best known for producing the Training Day television series. Beall also penned the upcoming Aquaman stand-alone film starring Jason Momoa. Venom is directed by Ruben Fleischer of the Zombieland films and the NBC sitcom Superstore.
Watch the trailer, here...
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In addition to the trailer, Sony also brings us the latest Venom movie poster that show’s Eddie Brock’s other half along with the Golden Gate Bridge in the background.
Sony Pictures' Venom is set to unleash in theaters on October 5.
3 New Songs Will Make You Want To Crank The Volume Rock critic Ken Tucker listens to new songs by My Morning Jacket's Jim James, the Danish band Iceage and George Clinton and Parliament. As each song shows, "there's an art to summoning up chaos."
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As an active member of Greater Cleveland Congregations and one of the five petitioners calling for a referendum on the one-sided deal the city of Cleveland made with the Cavaliers, I am horrified at the cleveland.com article: Talk it out: Did the Ohio Supreme Court make the right decision in forcing referendum for Q upgrades? Kris Wernowsky writes the Ohio Supreme Court "delivered a major blow" to the Q Deal. It did not deliver a blow, but justice to all, a decision to which even the corporate and political interests must adhere.
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The leopard attacked three members of a family, including a minor. (representational)
A leopard was killed by villagers after it attacked three members of a family in Jorhat district today, a Forest official said.A female leopard was hacked to death in Rowriah Holiagaon village by the villagers after it attacked three members of a family, including a minor, while they were coming to the village from Mariani, the official said.The villagers later handed over the carcass of the leopard to the forest department, the official added. The leopard was suspected to have strayed to the village from a nearby tea garden.The injured were undergoing treatment at Jorhat Medical College Hospital and were stated to be out of danger by the doctors of the hospital.
While northbound on U.S. Route 30/state Route 11, Sandra R. Johnson, 54, Amarillo Drive, Negley entered from West Eighth Street and Aaron B. Jargo, 45, Grove City, also northbound, moved from the left lane onto the lane to exit West Eighth Street, causing his vehicle to strike Johnson's. Jargo was cited for unsafe lane change.
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Madrid, Aug 14 (IANS) Britain's Andy Murray continued to lead the men's Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) world singles rankings which were released on Monday, with 7,750 points.
But with Murray now out of action because of a hip injury, Spain's Rafael Nadal and Switzerland's Roger Federer have the opportunity to take top spot in next week's rankings if one of them wins the Western Southern Open title in Cincinnati, which kicked off this week, reports Efe.
German tennis player Alexander Zverev jumped to the seventh place after winning the Rogers Cup title in Montreal over Federer on Sunday.
The current ATP singles rankings and point scores are as follows:
1. Andy Murray (UK) 7,750 points
2. Rafael Nadal (Spain) 7,555
3. Roger Federer (Switzerland) 7,145
4. Stan Wawrinka (Switzerland) 5,780
5. Novak Djokovic (Serbia) 5,325
6. Marin Cilic (Croatia) 5,155
7. Alexander Zverev (Germany) 4,470
8. Dominic Thiem (Austria 4,030
9. Kei Nishikori (Japan) 3,285
10. Milos Raonic (Canada) 3,230.
--IANS
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Mining Misfire: Calendar 2 Vanishes from App Store
A popular calendar app for the Mac has disappeared from Apple's App Store after it was found to be mining cryptocurrency without the user's permission.
We should note right off-the-bat that the app in question, Calendar 2, was upfront about its usage of the Mac's CPU for mining cryptocurrency (Monero), and this was actually concocted as a (rather novel) alternate payment method to unlock premium features.
In other words, Calendar 2 had both a free version and a version with advanced features that could be unlocked via a one-off or subscription payment -- but if you didn't fancy either of the former, you could unlock the additional features by giving the app permission to use your processor to mine cryptocurrency.
Completely updated West Highland Park cottage on a corner lot. Open and flexible floor plan with three-car garage. Enter into the bright sun room which opens to the living room, with fireplace, and dining room which then flows into the kitchen. Kitchen is an entertainer's dream with six-burner gas stovetop, double oven, wine fridge, separate ice maker, and large island. Master suite has a spacious bedroom with walk-in closet and a bath with dual sinks and separate shower. Two additional bedrooms share a large Jack-and-Jill bath. Front and back yards have updated landscaping. Plumbing and electrical were replaced during remodel. Wiring in place for under-cabinet lighting in kitchen. House is fully-sprinklered.
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When Danaher (DHR) reported earnings last Tuesday, it was greeted with cries of sell—even though its results were as stellar as ever. The science, health-care, and tech conglomerate reported profit of $1.19 a share, easily topping estimates for $1.16, on sales of $5.1 billion, ahead of forecasts for $5 billion....
March 30 Kansas Governor Sam Brownback on Thursday vetoed a bill expanding eligibility for Medicaid under the federal Affordable Care Act (ACA), saying he could not support legislation that provided tax dollars to Planned Parenthood.
State lawmakers in the Republican-controlled senate voted in favor of the measure on Tuesday, just days after President Donald Trump's efforts to repeal and replace the ACA, also known as Obamacare, ended with the bill being pulled from a vote. (Reporting by Timothy Mclaughlin in Chicago)
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The Flemish singer and actress Rita Deneve has died aged 73. The singer best-known for her 1971 hit ‘De allereerste keer’ (the very first time’), passed away on Wednesday and her death was announced on Friday morning. She was 73.
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The Flemish singer and actress Rita Deneve has died aged 73. The singer best-known for her 1971 hit ‘De allereerste keer’ (the very first time’), passed away on Wednesday and her death was announced on Friday morning. She was 73.
Zunino went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in a loss to the White Sox on Monday.
Zunino's first round tripper of his injury-shortened campaign opened the scoring on the night for the Mariners, as he blasted a 428-foot shot to left in the fifth that plated Mitch Haniger. The slugging backstop's two hits were his first of the season, following an 0-for-9 over the prior three games. Contact has unsurprisingly been a problem thus far, as Zunino has already struck out seven times over his first 14 plate appearances.
"Old man is having fun under metallica " is the title of your new favorite video. We have no idea where this took place, it's uploader Karbofos02's one and only video, and he turned off the comments and left no description. So just enjoy this man who's wise and collected enough to have the glasses with the don't-lose-'em rope, but still wild and zesty enough to headbang pretty hard and smash his steering wheel with that moshpit elbow-move.
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'Tallica returned in November with Hardwired...To Self-Destruct after eight years without an album. You can bet this guy was at the midnight release, and that he knows a place where they still do midnight releases.
Head all the way to the other end of the Metallica-fan age spectrum by watching bassist Robert Trujillo's 12-year-old son Tye join Korn on tour in South America. And check out a delightfully old-school Metallica interview, too:
The clouds will be on the increase overnight. By the morning commute, we may see a few showers. The widespread rain ramps up around lunchtime. We may see some thunderstorms throughout South Mississippi during the afternoon hours. We'll see some lingering scattered showers though the evening and overnight hours. Saturday's rain showers look to be on and off but mainly in the afternoon/evening time frame.
The father and daughter pair haven’t been seen in the Marvel Cinematic Universe since 2015’s Ant-Man.
However the title star joined Steve Rogers’ side in Captain America: Civil War, something that “p***ed off” Hank and got Scott Lang into a lot of trouble with the law (again).
But with Ant-Man and the Wasp hitting cinemas soon – a film set before Avengers Infinity War – just what have the original Ant-Man and the new Wasp been up to?
Speaking with Comic Book, producer Stephen Broussard said: “Post-Sokovia Accords, someone knocked on [Hank and Hope’s] door and was like, ‘You gotta sign this contract. You gotta be under the Accords because you’re currently in violation of this thing we put in place in Captain America: Civil War.’
Once you have a process, you’ll find yourself motivated to write, and you’ll be more confident about writing.
So, here’s my writing process; customize it to create your own.
The following is an excerpt from 124 Powerful Fiction Writing Tips: Win Readers And Fans, And Increase Your Sales Today; it’s just been released.
Fiction writing: my current novel-writing process
For my own projects, under various pen names, and for my ghostwriting clients, I always aim to write novels in series.
Readers like series fiction — if they enjoy a novel’s world, and characters, they’re happy when they know that they can dip into that world again. Indeed, some readers end up buying every book in a 21 book series, and looking for more.
Even if I get a sudden rush of blood to the head with a brilliant idea for a book — a mystery, let’s say, which I consider a standalone, at the back of my mind I’m wondering whether I can turn this novel into a series.
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Anthony Scaramucci, the short-lived White House communications director, said if it were up to him, top adviser Steve Bannon would be gone from President Donald Trump's administration.
But, he noted, "it's not up to me."
"The Mooch," a few weeks removed from his spectacular flameout following an expletive-laden conversation with a reporter, appeared on Monday on CBS' "Late Show" with Stephen Colbert.
With the weather approaching 80 degrees, many families are spending their afternoon at the boardwalk in Seaside Heights celebrating today's annual Easter Sunday parade. Mayor Tony Vaz attended the celebration, saying the parade is a tradition dating back more than 50 years and is a great way to kick off the tourist season.
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One of Skagway’s main tourist attractions is out of service today.
White Pass and Yukon Route Railroad suspended service after a rock struck a bridge about 7 miles up the railroad track from town.
White Pass official Tyler Rose said service should be restored in the next few days.
“There was a rock strike on the bridge,” Rose said. “We’re suspending service until we can have an assessment and make the necessary repairs.”
At maximum, White Pass runs about 12 trains per day, with about 500 passengers per train.
“Our crews are mobilizing up there and we hope to have this repaired as quickly as possible and restore the service,” Rose said.
The Deeping Shopping Centre has announced that its manager Kevin Smith will be moving on to pastures new.
In his five years with the centre, Kevin has brought new retailers to the area and has introduced key initiatives and community events to boost the local community.
Kevin’s replacement, Dave King, has been appointed and has already joined the centre, bringing with him many years’ retail experience.
Dave will be taking on the centre manager role, having worked at the Garden Park shopping centre near Peterborough for six years. He previously worked for local radio stations including Hereward FM and KLFM.
Kevin said: “It has been an absolute honour to be the manager at the Deeping Shopping Centre. I’m incredibly proud of the achievements I’ve made.
“I’ve made some great friends here and one of the biggest perks of my job was walking around the centre talking to shoppers and regular visitors. “
A man accused of killing a Google employee near her mother’s Massachusetts home last summer is due in court.
London, March 20 (IANS) Three-time Academy Award winner Steven Spielberg says he doesn’t consider himself a legend but just a “movie director”.
The 71-year-old filmmaker, who helmed a number of iconic movies like “Jurassic Park” and “Indiana Jones” franchises, was awarded the Empire Legend of Our Lifetime at the Rakuten TV Empire Awards 2018 on Sunday but admitted he just “feels like a movie director”, reports femalefirst.co.uk.
“They call me a legend but I don’t feel like that way but I am happy to accept the award in the name of that word. I just feel like a movie director than a legend,” he said at the event here.
Although he has amounted numerous gongs over his career, the iconic filmmaker revealed he doesn’t keep the awards at his home.
He said: “I don’t keep anything at home. I keep them all in my office at work.”
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Missouri high schools have a chance to help teach teens safe driving habits at limited cost this summer. The Missouri Department of Transportation Highway Safety Division and the Cape Girardeau Police are offering the opportunity for students to attend Traction Conferences in June and July. Traction is a three-day training program for up to 12 drivers and two advisors. It’s designed to give teenagers tips to help them take an active role in preventing distracted or impaired driving. Under this program, hotel rooms and meals will be provided at no cost for the participants. Schools only need to pay a $100 registration fee and the cost of transportation to get to the conference. There are three Traction conferences scheduled: June 3-5 in Springfield, July 22-24 in Cape Girardeau, and July 26-28 in Columbia. For information or to register, go to motraction.com.
April 10 Huizhou Speed Wireless Technology Co Ltd :
* Sees net profit for FY 2017 Q1 to decrease by 69 percent to 87.6 percent, or to be 2 million yuan to 5 million yuan, compared to net profit of FY 2016 Q1 (16.1 million yuan)
* Says decreased revenue as main reason for the forecast
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The state of Indiana has had to rescue a privately run highway project that is two years behind schedule and far from complete. Back in 2014, then-Gov. Mike Pence touted the project as innovative because Indiana hired a company to build the final stretch of Interstate 69 in an agreement called a public-private partnership. But now, the state has had to take it over.
Here & Now's Jeremy Hobson speaks with Kaitlin Lange (@kaitlin_lange), statehouse bureau reporter for The Indianapolis Star, about what's happened.
Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo capped an incredible week with a career-high 47 points in the Pacers' comeback, overtime victory over the Denver Nuggets. A day later he was named Eastern Conference Player of the Week.
The Pacers went 4-0 from Dec. 4-10, during which time Oladipo averaged 30.8 points, 7.0 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 1.8 steals per game. He shot 51.2 percent from the field and 51.4 percent from 3-point range.
In addition to his stunning 47-point outing against Denver (the fifth-highest output in Pacers NBA history), Oladipohad seven rebounds and a team-high six assists. He scored 32 points in the second half and overtime to helpthe Pacersovercome a 19-point deficit.
Also last weekhe had 33 points while helpingthe Pacershalt the Cleveland Cavaliers 13-game winning streak and scored 27 points in a win over the Bulls in which Indiana erased a 17-point deficit.
Oladipo also was named conferencePlayer of the Week in the second week of this season.
Rajeev Majumdar was sworn in as president-elect of the Washington State Bar Association (WSBA)’s Board of Governors on May 17, and Jean Kang was elected to serve as the Governor of District 7-South, succeeding James Doane.
Majumdar focuses his practice on civil litigation and business-oriented law at the Law Offices of Roger Ellingson, PS in Blaine.
He received his undergraduate degree in biology and philosophy from the Albertson College of Idaho, master’s degrees in international affairs and public administration from the University of Washington, and his law degree from Seattle University School of Law.
Kang is a litigator at Smith Freed & Eberhard.
Prior to civil work, Jean served as a criminal deputy prosecuting attorney in Cowlitz County and King County. She speaks Korean fluently and volunteers in the Korean American community.
She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Washington and her law degree from the Seattle University School of Law.
A child plays near Seattle Police before a pro-Trump "Prayer Rally" at Westlake Park, Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017, in Seattle. A counter group holds its own rally nearby. The Seattle Times via AP Ken Lambert
Scranton seeks the dismissal of a lawsuit by residents challenging the city's taxing structure, because the city claims its home rule charter trumps a state law mandating a cap on certain taxes. The city recently filed in Lackawanna County Court preliminary objections to the lawsuit filed March 2 by eight residents.
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DETROIT (AP) — Dennis Edwards, a former member of the famed Motown group The Temptations, has died. He was 74.
Rosiland Triche Roberts, his longtime booking agent, says Edwards died Thursday in Chicago after a long illness.
The Birmingham, Alabama-born Edwards replaced founding member David Ruffin in 1968. His soulful, passionate voice defined the group for years. He was a member on and off for about two decades and part of the lineup that released “Papa Was A Rollin’ Stone,” ”Ball of Confusion (That’s What The World Is Today)” and “Cloud Nine.”
Paul Riser, a Motown arranger and musician, worked with Edwards during the label’s Detroit heyday and subsequent projects. He says Edwards possessed a “voice for the ages,” with a great range, energy and artistry.
Edwards would have turned 75 on Saturday.
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CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Indians Hall of Famer Jim Thome could not be more proud of the Tribe, but he's even prouder of his novelist wife Andrea.
The Thome's stopped by the Fox 8 Morning Show and talked with Fox 8's Stefani Schaefer about the Indians and about Andrea's new book.
Andrea Thome just finished her second book ' Seeds of Intention' and is back in Northeast Ohio for a special signing event. Andrea is donating all of her profits from this book to the Jimmy Malone Scholarship Program.
Click here to learn more about Andrea Thome's new book.
New books added to the shelves of the Minnie R. Slief Library in Cheyenne include:
Adult Fiction: Right Behind You by Lisa Gardner, Still Life by Dani Pettry, The Newcomer by Suzanne Woods Fisher, Time To Share by Jo Ann Brown, Muslin Mystery by Vera Dodge, Timeless Treasures by Cara Putman, Homespun Holiday by Kelly Ann Riley, Pieces of the Past by Susan Page Davis, Threads of Truth by Kristin Eckhardt, Secret in the Stitches by Jo Ann Brown, Bound in Love by Camy Tang, Yesterday’s Secrets by Kelly Ann Riley, Squared Away by Cara Putman, Mystery on The Midway by Vera Dodge, A Quilt of Memories by Kristin Eckhardt, The House on Lookout Mountain by Jo Ann Brown, To Have and to Hide by Camy Tang, A Baxter Family Christmas by Karen Kingsbury
Penn State, Ex-Coach Settle $1M Contract Dispute
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 3:37 PM EST) -- Penn State University said on Friday that it has reached a settlement to end a lawsuit aimed a recouping nearly $1 million it claimed it was owed from an assistant football coach after he resigned to take a similar post with the University of Tennessee.
The university’s lawsuit sought to hold former defensive coordinator Bob Shoop liable for failing to live up to a provision of his employment contract requiring him to pay liquidated damages in the event he left the school before the deal expired....
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INDIANAPOLIS -- We have just lost all the weight from Indy Burger Week, and now Indy Pizza Week is upon us.
Indy Pizza Week takes place Aug. 14-20 throughout the city, with more than 30 locations taking part.
Some of the top restaurants offering specials for Indy Pizza Week are Bazbeaux, Goodfellas, HotBox Pizza, Jockamo Upper Crust Pizza, The Nook by Northside and Sidekicks Pizza.
Most restaurants' specials are dine-in only. This is the second year for Indy Pizza Week.
You're asked to tip the full amount, even if you're saving money on the pizza.
Check out a map of participating restaurants below, and read the specials here.
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1:25 Straightforward Richard Sherman after Seahawks win at SF Pause
4:31 Death Cafe group allows participants to express their feelings about a subject that's often considered taboo
3:38 Pete Carroll was "in outer space" pulling Seahawks starters out early at SF
1:10 Frank Clark on fumble recovery, double-digit sack season for Seahawks
1:52 Bobby Wagner says Seahawks changed run fits on D to change game at SF
5:23 Gregg Bell and Dave Boling on whether Seahawks are equipped for playoff run
1:47 Michael Bennett thinks Seahawks are A-OK for the playoffs
1:38 Family talks about 15-year-old who died after stepmom allegedly made medicine mistake
1:06 Washington coach Lorenzo Romar reflects on loss to Washington State
CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – Amazon’s Alexa and Apple’s Siri aren’t seeing eye to eye on their Super Bowl predictions.
The voice-activated devices can answer questions about the weather and even who they think will win the big game.
Alexa has gone with the Eagles to win it all, but updated her response this week to say the Patriots are favored to win.
Siri doesn’t go so far as to pick a winner, but says the Patriots are favored to win by five points.
David Johnson, a Westfield man says the devices probably do their research.
“It’s a computer program, and the probability could be precise considering it gets all it’s information from statistics and all,” Johnson told 22News.
Patriots fans don’t need to worry too much, Alexa incorrectly predicted a Falcons win in the last Super Bowl.
Denver airport adding 39 more gates by 2021
DENVER (AP) — Denver's airport is expanding to keep up with a growing number of passengers and flights.
Denver International Airport broke ground Tuesday on a $1.5 billion project to add 39 more gates across its three concourses by the spring of 2021, a 35 percent increase.
Denver's airport opened in 1995. It was built to handle up to 50 million passengers a year but 58 million people passed through last year.
In 2017, Denver also approved contracts to renovate the airport's terminal and expand the capacity of the underground train system that passengers take to and from the concourses.
Denver is the sixth busiest airport in the United States and the 18th busiest in the world.
The Kershaw County Fire Marshal is investigating what sparked a house fire in Elgin early Tuesday morning.
Rodriguez feels offseason knee surgery will enable him to pitch with more confidence, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports. "I just feel way better now," the left-hander said. "I feel like my kneecap isn't going to pop out anymore. That's a good thing, because I feel comfortable now."
Rdoriguez underwent right knee patellofemoral ligament reconstruction surgery last October to fix a problem that resulted in three subluxations in a span of two years. The 24-year-old has hinted at a breakout the last three seasons, but the knee has been a recurring damper and contributed to middling results (19-20, 4.23 ERA). He has the stuff to succeed in MLB -- mid-90s fastball, plus changeup, capable sinker and slider -- and will have the confidence in his right knee to deliver at the back end of the Red Sox's rotation.
if there was any town worth dying for, then that should be Ashaiman – Stonebwoy
The just-ended “Ashaiman to the world” concert, held at the Ashaiman Saka Saka park has revealed that if I die today, I die a hero.
Known in real life as Livingstone Etse Satekla aka Stonebwoy has stated he will be a hero to die for Ashaiman.
Thrilled to about 40 to 50 thousand patrons on the night the 2015 BET award winner performed with his colleague in the same genre [Reggae and Dancehall] popularly known as Shatta Wale
He continued that if there was any town worth dying for, then that should be Ashaiman.
Signed to Zylofon Media Stonebwoy averred that, “Wherever I go, the first thing that, comes out of my mouth is Ashaiman, am not afraid, I don’t feel shy that, I am an Ashaiman boy”.
“I feel too proud to have emerged from Ashaiman and would not hesitate to continue to broadcast that, to let the world know that Ashaiman too has good stuff,” he added
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Trial has been set for the man facing four charges, including aggravated murder and murder, in the November death of a 15-month-old child at an apartment at the Lincolnway Inn just west of Delphos. Van Wert County Common Court Pleas Judge Martin Burchfield has set Christopher Peters' trial to begin Sept.
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TOKYO/SAN FRANCISCO Japan's Toshiba Corp (6502.T) has narrowed down the field of bidders for its chip unit to four suitors including Broadcom Ltd (AVGO.O) and Western Digital Corp (WDC.O), two sources with knowledge of the matter said.
South Korea's SK Hynix Inc (000660.KS) and Taiwan's Foxconn (2317.TW) are the other bidders, they said, adding that Broadcom has partnered with U.S. private equity firm Silver Lake Partners LP.
The sources declined to be identified as they were not authorized to speak on the matter publicly.
There were about 10 bidders in the first round of offers, sources have said previously.
Toshiba has said it needs to sell most or all of the prized business to cover charges related to U.S. nuclear unit Westinghouse Electric that threaten the Japanese conglomerate's future.
(Reporting by Taro Fuse in TOKYO and Liana B. Baker in SAN FRANCISCO; Writing by Tim Kelly; Editing by Edwina Gibbs)
A Gering woman who posed as a Department of Health and Human Services Employee to gain access to residences and steal drugs has been sentenced to prison.
28-year-old Shannon Hughes was sentenced to a total of three years in prison after pleading guilty to 10 charges; including Impersonating a Public Servant, Attempted Burglary, and Possession of a Controlled Substance.
She was given credit for 122 days already served, and once she is released from prison she will be placed on post-release supervision.
Hughes was arrested in June after duping a Gering couple by claiming to be a DHHS employee. She gained entry to the home, and searched the house until she found the Fentanyl patches she stole. She was arrested after coming back to their home a second time. After the story surfaced, other victims contacted police saying that Hughes targeted them as well.
Court documents say between February 28th and March 31st, Hughes stole pills, Fentanyl, and Oxycodone from several people and a local assisted living home.
Springfield Police have released surveillance pictures of a suspect who reportedly shot someone inside the El Dorado Jewelry store this week.
Police were called to the jewelry store on State Street before 6 p.m. on Thursday.
When officers got to the scene, they discovered one person was found suffering from a gunshot wound.
The victim was transported to Baystate Medical Center. Their condition is unknown at this time.
Anyone with information is being asked to contact Springfield Police by calling 413-787-6355.
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The holidays will be here before you know it! Ornaments you create yourself make great gifts for teachers and friends, stocking stuffers and keepsakes for years to come. You and your partner will get a pound of clay to roll out flat and cut your own ornaments from. We have a bin full of cookie cutters to cut out the shapes and even more bins full of stuff you can press into the soft clay to add interesting surface decorations. Feel free to bring your own cookie cutters or textures to use. When you finish making your ornaments, we’ll let them dry in our studio and then bisque fire them. The whole process takes about a week. After the ornaments are fired once, you can take them home to paint with acrylic paint or return at any time you like to glaze them in our studio. Once finished, we’ll glaze and fire them again.
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A man has been charged in connection with a sexual assault on a train from Bristol.
Leonel Moreira of Bratton Road, Westbury was charged on Friday, April 14 with one count of sexual assault.
The charge relates to an incident on March 18 on a Portsmouth-bound train near Westbury, in which a 24-year-old woman was sexually assaulted.
A British Transport Police spokesperson said: "Moreira was arrested on Friday and appeared at Bristol Magistrates’ Court on Saturday.
"He was bailed to appear at Bristol Magistrates’ Court on May 11."
A person has been found dead after a fire at an apartment building in Gatineau.
The fire broke out on the second floor of the six storey building at 260 Mutchmore St. in the Hull sector around 6 p.m. Thursday.
Around 150 residents were forced out of their homes as firefighters battled the flames, but were able to return later that night.
The fire was out around 7:05 p.m.
While firefighters were searching the building they said they found a body in a unit on the second floor.
Gatineau police are now investigating the circumstances of the person's death.
The cost of damages to the building is estimated at $15,000.
A man has been hospitalised following a serious two car crash between Whittlesey and Peterborough this afternoon.
North Bank near the Dog In A Doublet pub is closed with access from the Whittlesey end only.
A blue Jaguar F-Pace and a red BMW have been involved in the head-on collision at the junction of North Bank and Northey Road.
One man has been taken to hospital, but the extent of his injuries are not clear.
U.S. President Donald Trump boards Air Force One to depart for travel to Tennessee from the Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, U.S. Thomson Reuters NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday criticized Mexico for not helping to stop the flow of illegal immigrants into the United States and repeated his campaign promise that Mexico will pay for building a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border.
"In the end, Mexico is going to pay for the wall," Trump told supporters in a campaign-style rally in Nashville, Tennessee. "They do absolutely nothing to stop people from going through Mexico, from Honduras and all these other countries ... They do nothing to help us."
Mexico has said it would not pay for a border wall.
(Reporting by Jeff Masion; Writing by Mohammad Zargham; Editing by Sandra Maler)
Keller didn't factor into the decision in Wednesday's 11-8 win over the Twins, allowing one run on three hits and a walk over three innings while striking out three.
The rookie threw 29 of 51 pitches for strikes before getting the hook, and Keller did manage to generate eight swinging strikes while he was on the mound. While his fantasy value is muted until he's stretched out enough to have a chance at a win, Keller will take a 2.13 ERA into his next outing Tuesday on the road against the Angels.
The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) Commission of Inquiry (COI) into the sexual harassment of female referees by match officials and administrators, has not been attended by any official in approximately 12 days.
This was revealed by Chairman of the Committee Dr. Karen Pilgrim during an invited comment with Stabroek Sport.
A former member of the Normalization Committee, the veteran administrator said “We expected a flood people but we have not had that. It was not as I had expected.” According to Dr. Pilgrim, a better effort might have to be made to access individuals that wish to provide testimony to the commission, revealing that the next date for the forum will be for the ensuing week…..
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Join us (for this Free event) on Wednesday and Thursday evenings this summer at Colectivo Humboldt, Colectivo Bay View and Colectivo Lakefront for arias and ensembles presented by the Florentine Opera Company singers.
The month of February has always been a crucial month to observe the further development of the charter rates. It’s the month of the CNY and
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An amateur comedian has been charged with allegedly painting offensive graffiti at the Princes Park memorial for Eurydice Dixon.
Ms Dixon, herself an emerging comedian, was killed as she walked home through the Carlton North park from a gig in the city on June 13.
Amateur comedian Andrew Nolch. Photo: Facebook
Flowers, candles and cards were laid at the place where she was killed in tribute to the 22-year-old woman.
Just days after Ms Dixon's death, police officers doing routine patrols of the area found lewd paint markings on the soccer pitch where her body was found.
The Age can reveal that 31-year-old Andrew Nolch was charged with criminal damage, offensive behaviour and marking offensive graffiti.
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Katherine F. Earney, 78, of Wood River, died at 6:44 p.m. Thursday, April 13, 2017, at OSF Saint Anthony’s Health Center in Alton.
Visitation will be 4 p.m. until service at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 18, at Marks Mortuary in Wood River. Cremation will follow the service.
Police said two men were arrested in a home in Vancouver Friday afternoon, with one of the men now facing multiple drug charges.
Officers from the Neighborhood Response Team East served a warrant to a home in the area of Northeast 10th Street and Northeast 141st Avenue around 1:30 p.m.
The officers arrested 24-year-old Clifford E Morlan on charges of delivery and possession of drugs, including LSD, ecstasy and marijuana.
The second man, Joseph A. Miller, was arrested on an outstanding probation violation warrant from Multnomah County.
Both men were booked into the Clark County Jail.
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Chris Randle loses his voice but not his passion to give back to the community with a free youth football camp in Merced on Saturday at Veterans Stadium. (
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* Says got approval from Corporation Bank for one time settlement proposal
* Says co expected to repay debt in structured manner over six months
* Says reason for opting OTS is that co has been facing cash flow mismatch due to which debt became a non-performing asset Source text: bit.ly/2ofytyS Further company coverage:
Mostly cloudy skies and cool temperatures for your Wednesday morning commute. Skies will clear today leaving us mostly sunny with more seasonal temperatures in the middle 40’s, winds will be breezy from time to time out of the west. Partly cloudy skies and chilly low temperatures expected this evening, lows will be in the middle to upper 20’s. Skies will be mostly sunny to partly cloudy Thursday with slightly warmer temps in the upper 40’s. Friday and your weekend are very warm by February standards, a few showers are possible late Saturday night.
-Meteorologist Eric Burke
WICKSTROM, John W.; of Clarkston; December 31, 2016; age 80; husband of Sally for 60 years; father of Consie (William) Pickard and John Jr (Sandra) Wickstrom; grandpa “Puppa” of Dirk (LeeAnn) Ridley Jr., Emily (Charles) Kesler, Rev. John (Kristia) Wickstrom III, Aimee (Mike) Campbell and Nicole (Nathan) Sweet; also survived by 14 great grandchildren. John loved his family and God. He retired from Cadillac Motor Division at the Milford Proving Grounds after over 30 years of service. He enjoyed wood carving, traveling and restoring his Model A. Friends may visit at Lewis E. Wint & Son Funeral Home, Clarkston Wednesday 4:00 pm-8:00 pm. Funeral service Thursday 11:00 am at Calvary Lutheran Church, Clarkston with visitation directly at church after 10:00 am. Interment Ottawa Park Cemetery at 2:00 pm. Memorials may be made to Calvary Lutheran Church. Online Guestbook www.wintfuneralhome.com
The video project gives fans an inside look at the making of the biggest-selling record of the band's career, with more than 25 million copies sold worldwide - including 10 million in the US.
Produced by Mutt Lange, "Hysteria" delivered seven singles: "Animal", "Women", "Rocket", the US Top 5 tracks "Pour Some Sugar On Me", "Hysteria" and "Armageddon It", and the US No. 1 "Love Bites."
The newly-remastered edition of the record is available in various packages, including a 7-disc Super Deluxe Edition, 3CD Deluxe Version, 1CD Vanilla Version, 2-LP Black Vinyl Version and a limited edition 2-LP Colored Vinyl Version.
The reissues include B-sides and live tracks, plus the audio for "In The Round In Your Face (Live)" on CD for the first time. Watch the documentary here.
The family of a man killed in a September stabbing in Spring Lake wants criminal charges for the people who watched a fight between Derrick Neal Ervin and Jacolby Emmanuel Floyd that led to Ervin's death.
Coates compares Breitbart's cultivation of white nationalists to the Republican Party's exploitation of racism going back decades.
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Building permits in Hamilton have topped $1.3 billion so far in 2017.
Another $77 million worth of permits were issued in November, to bring the year-to-date total a bit above $1.3 billion.
The billion-dollar mark was passed in late September.
This is the third time in the last five years the amount of building permits issued has topped $1 billion.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Neovasc Inc:
* CAPITAL WORLD INVESTORS REPORTS A 13.8 PERCENT PASSIVE STAKE IN NEOVASC INC AS OF NOVEMBER 30, 2017 - SEC FILING Source text : [bit.ly/2kZxgLY] Further company coverage:
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The Changhua County Government on Sunday announced that it was planning to establish a power company that would focus on “green” energy trading.
The county will seek a permit from the central government to engage in carbon emissions trading, Changhua County Commissioner Wei Ming-ku (魏明谷) said during a policy report at a New Year’s celebration at the county hall.
Wei has over the past year promoted “green” energy, with the county signing deals with four foreign companies to build wind farms and solar plants.
The county government is also working with state-run Taiwan Power Co to develop green energy, he added.
“A total of four foreign businesses and two local companies are to invest in wind and solar energy genation in Changhua County, with total investment in the projects reaching more than NT$1 trillion [US$30.98 billion],” he said, adding that they would be the largest-ever investment in the county.
Flames and thick black smoke billows above the new Ibis hotel in Ealing, west London
The fire broke out at the Ibis hotel which is still under construction.
London Fire Brigade said it received the first of more than 40 calls from members of the public about the fire at 11.30am.
Ten fire engines and 72 firefighters and officers were sent to tackle the blaze on the busy Uxbridge Road.
Images and video footage show plumes of smoke pouring from the roof of the building.
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With a team of his fellow ghouls, Dracula puts his grandson through a "monster-in-training" boot camp.
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Transformers Power Of The Primes Predaking Gift Set Released at Toys R Us Power of the Primes Predaking has been released at Canadian Retail.
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Then Afghan-German Economic Council was launched on Tuesday to strengthen trade and economic ties between Afghanistan and Germany and create more job opportunities fro businessmen.
The ceremony was attended by representatives from the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Industries (ACCI), Afghanistan International Chamber of Commerce (AICC) and Afghanistan Women Chamber of Commerce and Industries (AWCCI).
Businessmen from Kabul, Herat, Balkh, Nangarhar and Kandahar provinces also took part in the ceremony.
Deputy Commerce and Industries Minister Kamela Sediqi welcomed the creation of the council and hoped it would improve the quality and quantity of trade between the two nations.
NAPLES, Fla. (AP) - A Florida congressman helped catch and kill five invasive Burmese pythons during a nighttime hunt in the Everglades.
U.S. Rep. Francis Rooney joined hunters hired by the South Florida Water Management District in the wetlands Thursday night.
In a Naples Daily News report, the Republican said the two largest snakes measured roughly 8 feet long.
The district started hiring hunters at minimum wage this year to remove the voracious snakes from the Everglades. Researchers say pythons are decimating populations of native mammals.
Rooney said it's important for the state to continue funding the hunting program because pythons pose a threat to Everglades restoration efforts.
He also said he'd like the U.S. Department of Interior to allow python hunting within Everglades National Park as well.
WELLINGTON May 3 New Zealand's competition regulator said on Wednesday it had declined NZME's takeover of Fairfax's New Zealand unit, saying the proposed merger would not benefit the public.
"This merger would concentrate media ownership and influence to an unprecedented extent for a well-established modern liberal democracy," the Commerce Commission chairman Chairman Mark Berry said in a statement.
Under the proposed deal, NZME, owned by Australian media company APN News & Media, would have paid NZ$55 million ($38.01 million) for Fairfax's New Zealand operations. It would also have issued new shares to allow Fairfax to hold a 41 percent share in the new listed entity.
($1 = 1.4472 New Zealand dollars) (Reporting by Charlotte Greenfield; Editing by Gareth Jones)
The sixth inning of a Royals-Cardinals game took a turn for the surreal as play was halted when a cat strolled onto the outfield during play. Fans, announcers, and even players enjoyed the visitor, but things got hairy for the groundskeeper tasked with removing the cat. Announcers called the action as the employee attempted to remove the cat and correctly predicted that an animal in this sort of stressful situation would likely lash out at whoever tried to handle it.
Sure enough, when the crew member scooped up the feline, the cat bit the man not once, but twice.
The groundskeeper appeared later with a bandaged finger.
The bitten crew member’s name is Lucas Hackmann, and he’s got a message for the cat. Or for the fans. It’s a little unclear from this tweet.
Thanks, Lucas. Get well soon.
The Governor of Queensland, the Honourable Paul de Jersey AC will visit the Airlie Beach foreshore.
THE Airlie Beach foreshore will host a very important guest this weekend.
Queensland Governor Paul de Jersey will come to the region this Saturday to thank the volunteers who have helped bring the Whitsundays back to recovery.
Deputy Mayor John Collins and Cr Jan Clifford will attend an afternoon tea at the Airlie Beach Foreshore, adjacent from La Tabella from 4-6pm.
All members of the community are encouraged to attend.
Sawsan Choucair was comforted by Susanna Reid as she told the Good Morning Britain host that her mother, sister, three nieces and their father were still unaccounted for since the fire in broke out London yesterday.
“They were screaming and shouting,” Sawsan recalled, revealing that she spoke to her family on the phone a soon as she heard about the devastating inferno.
“I was shouting, ‘Get out of there and find an exit,’” she added.
Susanna said: “I appreciate one of the reasons your here is to try and find them and anyone who might have seen them, to let you know where they might be being treated.”
With Christmas fast approaching I thought it would be timely to feature a few photos of youngsters taking part in some suitably seasonally activities, such as pantomimes and carol concerts.
So from the 1980s and ’90s we have angels, fairies, elves, and a wicked queen.
The cast of a production of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs in 1988.
At the time, the youngsters were still at school in South Tyneside. How many of them do you recognise?
What can you tell me about the shows and the services?
Thinking back, what were your favourite festive events when you were at school?
Did you get to star in a panto or perform in a seasonal show? Please get in touch with your memories.
Claudia Jordan on Meghan Markle Stuffing Bra, Weight Watching ... Part of the Job!!
Claudia Jordan Says Stuffing Bra on 'Deal or No Deal' Part of the Job
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Claudia Jordan ﻿said models are a lot like boxers -- making weight and looking the part is totally part of the job.
We got Claudia outside Delilah Sunday night in WeHo and asked her about claims her former "Deal or No Deal" co-star Tameka Jacobs made ... saying Meghan Markle was told to stuff her bra and watch her figure in her 1-year stint as a briefcase model.
Check it out ... Claudia gets brutally honest ... not only confirming Tameka's claims, but taking it a step further by saying the inspections didn't cross the line, because models have to look good.
Speaking of which ... here's Her Royal Highness rocking a Santa dress.
Happy Ho-Ho-Ho-lidays!!!
Former Deputy Minister Sarath Kumara Gunaratna was remanded until the 9th of January, when he was produced before the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court today, January 02.
The Criminal Investigations’ Department had arrested the former deputy minister this morning over an allegation that he had defrauded a sum of Rs.11.2 million from funds allocated for the renovation of the Negombo Fisheries Harbour.
The CID submitted that Sarath Kumara Gunaratne was arrested and produced in court on the recommendation of the Presidential Commission to Investigate Serious Acts of Fraud or Corruption, or PRECIFAC.
Considering the submissions made, the Colombo Chief Magistrate Lal Bandara, ordered that the suspect be placed in remand custody until January 9.
At least 15 students in Anne Arundel County Public Schools were disciplined for participating in a national school walkout Friday, a spokesman said.
Of those students, 10 were from Corkran Middle School in Glen Burnie, said schools spokesman Bob Mosier. The school’s principal, Adam Zetwick, was unavailable for comment Tuesday.
The student-led national walkout was meant to protest “failures” by public officials to take action to prevent gun violence, according to the website, www.nationalschoolwalkout.net. It was held on the 19th anniversary of the Columbine shooting. April 20 also was the one-month anniversary of a fatal shooting inside a school in St. Mary’s County.
Mosier said he reached out to principals in high schools and middle schools. He is aware of four high school students who walked out of school at Annapolis and Broadneck High and one middle school student from Monarch Global Academy, in addition to the 10 at Corkran. All students who walked out were disciplined, he said in an email.
President Obama “will give a farewell address next week from Chicago, his hometown, most likely his last chance to defend his legacy directly to the country before Donald J. Trump is sworn in,” the New York Times reports.
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Twins will induct former outfielder Michael Cuddyer and former general manager Andy MacPhail into their Hall of Fame this weekend.
Cuddyer and MacPhail will become the 29th and 30th members of the Twins Hall of Fame.
Cuddyer will be inducted during an on-field pre-game ceremony on Saturday and MacPhail on Sunday when the Twins host Arizona at Target Field.
Rod Carew will present the Twins Hall of Fame jacket to Cuddyer and MacPhail at both ceremonies.
MacPhail led the Twins to two World Series Championships, including the club’s first in 1987. He spent 10 seasons in the Twins front office, including nine seasons as general manager.
Cuddyer played 15 years in the majors, including 11 seasons with Minnesota where he amassed 1,106 hits, 580 RBIs and 141 homers.
I have a lot of family in Minneapolis and my cousin sent pictures of the excitement in preparation of the Super Bowl.
The temp yesterday was 7 degrees. Who’s your Super Bowl pick?
Flying a plane seems hard. Flying a stunt plane in and out of a tight obstacle course like the one at the (unfortunately now defunct) Red Bull Air Race World Championship seems absolutely insane.
This particular GIF is especially cool because it's almost a perfect loop. Well, you know, for that reason and the whole "death defying stunt flying" thing.
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Tiffany's quarterly same store sales grew but disappointed Wall Street, and its profit forecast was also largely below expectations. Fred Katayama reports.
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Former Real Madrid star Angel Di Maria must have taken great delight in scoring for PSG against Barcelona on Tuesday night.
He did so direct from a free kick inside the first 18 minutes of the Champions League last-16 tie.
Fantastic free kick by Di Maria https://t.co/eW8XoiCH5Z live on @btsport 2 right now. ? — Glenn Hoddle (@GlennHoddle) February 14, 2017
On first glance, Barca goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen looks to be at fault for not moving. But the more you watch it the more you appreciate just what a fine strike it was by Di Maria.
The height of Di Maria’s shot peaks almost precisely at the top of the wall, meaning Ter Stegen has no chance to see it.
Incredible precision.
Event time: July 21-22 | 7:30pm Mitchell Studio 254 3203 N Downer Ave, Milwaukee
Every year we welcome a wonderfully eclectic and talented group of nationally and internationally recognized dancers and choreographers from around the world to Milwaukee to participate in our graduate Dance MFA program.
And each summer these students present Dancemakers, an event that welcomes the community into our studios to experience new works premiered by UWM Department of Dance students and alumni, as well as community dancers!
Choreographers include Esmé Boyce, Lehua Brown, Bryn Cohn, Kaitlin Dann, Jessamine DeLancey, Justin Dominic, Ken James, Alyssa Motter, Kia Smith, & Matthew Wagner.
Price: Tickets: General - $15; Seniors, UWM Faculty/Staff - $13; Students and under 18 - $9; Majors - Free
Autopsy set for decomposed body found in Detroit garage
DETROIT (AP) — Authorities say an anthropologist will perform an autopsy on a severely decomposed body found inside a parked car in Detroit.
Wayne County Medical Examiner's Office spokesman Lloyd Jackson says a Michigan State University anthropologist will conduct the autopsy Tuesday. Jackson said Monday that medical examiners concluded an anthropologist must determine the gender, age, timing of death, and perhaps how the person died.
Police say a prospective home buyer discovered the body Thursday in the garage. Jackson says the dark, leathery bones were covered in a sweater, shirt and pants.
Officer Dan Donakowski has said tenants told police they never entered the garage because the landlord prohibited it. Donakowski said Monday that nobody has been detained and he doesn't know if police talked to the landlord or person selling the property.
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"Fundamentally, we have been very bullish on the market," said Chirag Sheth, an analyst at Metals Focus Ltd., an independent precious-metals research firm based in London. "What North Korea has done is given gold the legs to go above the $1,300 level and sustain above that level," he said in an interview.
Sheth expects prices to advance to $1,400 in six to nine months as the situation in North Korea sees investors coming back to the market in search of a haven. The U.S. Federal Reserve, which was hawkish on interest rates, has now softened its stance, providing further support to bullion, he said.
1:26 Royals Daily: Camp opens, bizarre injury follows Pause
3:20 A look back at the explosion that killed six firefighters in 1988
5:07 Defense, prosecutor make their case in closing arguments in Van Note murder trial
3:16 Kelvin Herrera, Joakim Soria discuss this year's Royals bullpen
4:27 White House press corps grills Sean Spicer over Flynn resignation
2:20 KU coach Bill Self on beating West Virginia: 'I still don't know how we did it'
3:54 Singing telegram helps create a love match in an Alabama Wal-Mart
0:47 Blue Valley students hold prayer vigil for coach Eric Driskell
1:32 Press Secretary says press should focus more on leaks than Flynn's resignation
Scott Richmond, a former Toronto Blue Jays pitcher, is playing for the Fubon Guardians of the Chinese Professional Baseball League this year. Over the weekend Richmond made a pretty awesome play as he fielded a ground ball back to the mound while falling down and then threw out a runner from his back.
This isn’t the first time Richmond’s foreign exploits have found their way back to American sports blogs. Last year he made a spectacular no-look catch on a line drive to start a double-play. It’s nice that things seem to have turned around for Richmond on his overseas journey.
× Missouri enrolls in new study on foster parents
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Missouri First Lady Sheena Greitens says the state is enrolled in a new study on foster parent recruitment and retention.
Greitens said Monday that the study is focused on finding out why people decide to become foster parents, what makes them continue and what influences their decision to stop.
Greitens says national statistics show most foster parents quit within a year. She says she wants to address problems that drive foster parents out of the program.
Greitens said the National Council for Adoption is funding the study, which is being done with the Missouri Children’s Division.
The first lady has said the adoption of her younger sister influenced her interest in foster care and adoption; issues she and the governor have said are priorities.
A former Town of Lockport resident was sentenced Monday to two to six years in state prison for injuring a state trooper.
Corey Bilby, 30, now of Friendship, was living on Dysinger Road on May 22 when he confronted Trooper Shaun Fallon during an investigation at an apartment house.
While trying to subdue Bilby, Fallon fell and broke his wrist. Bilby was zapped with a Taser to end the confrontation. He had a switchblade in his pocket, which was illegal because of his past criminal record.
Bilby said he has five children and has been "fighting addiction" for six years.
"I'm sorry for the trooper getting hurt. It was the first time I drank in two years," Bilby told Niagara County Judge Matthew J. Murphy III.
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DETROIT (AP) — A court has upheld a five-year prison sentence for a Detroit-area man who talked about making attacks on behalf of the Islamic State group — a key decision that can serve as a precedent in other cases.
Khalil Abu Rayyan was convicted of gun-related crimes. The 23-year-old wasn’t charged with terrorism and never attacked anyone. But the judge who gave him the long sentence said he couldn’t ignore Rayyan’s online fascination with terrorism.
A federal appeals court said Monday that Judge George Caram Steeh carefully used his discretion to come up with a “reasonable sentence.” Rayyan’s guidelines were much lower than the five-year punishment. He apologized and said he didn’t hurt anyone.
The appeals court hears federal cases from Michigan, Kentucky, Tennessee and Ohio.
SYDNEY (AP) — A hotel valet had a lucky escape — but the luxury sports car he was trying to park did not.
Australian media say the valet drove the soft-top Porsche Carrera under another vehicle Thursday outside the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Sydney.
Emergency workers cut the driver out from the Porsche as a large crowd watched. The driver was reported to be unhurt.
The larger vehicle was propped up and its wheels were anchored so the vehicles could be separated. The black Porsche, its hood and front bumper crunched and dented, was then backed onto a tow truck.
Witness Jonathan Bayle told the Australian Broadcasting Corp. he thought a television show or movie was being shot.
ROME Italian manufacturing activity expanded in April at its fastest rate in more than six years, a survey showed on Tuesday, as orders drove the index higher for the third month in a row.
The Markit/ADACI Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) rose to 56.2 from 55.7 in March, marking its highest reading since March 2011 and staying above the 50 mark that separates growth from contraction for the eighth month in a row.
The sub-index for new orders rose to 58.5, the highest since February 2011, from 56.2 in March. A sub-index measuring output also hit a six-year high in April.
Last month the government said Italy's economy, consistently among the most sluggish in the euro zone, would grow 1.1 percent this year, slightly more than its previous 1.0 percent forecast.
(Reporting by Steve Scherer; Editing by Hugh Lawson)
Traffic enforcers in Manila will start wearing body cameras this year.
In a statement, the local government said members of the Manila Traffic and Parking Bureau (MTPB) would be required to wear body cameras to prevent “under-the-table” transactions with traffic violators.
According to MTPB chief Dennis Alcoreza, the body camera will serve as evidence on what actually transpires when enforcers are apprehending traffic violators.
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Alcroreza said it would also serve as protection for the traffic enforcers against rude motorists.
Each body camera costs P8,500 to P12,000.
Last Nov. 28, Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada dismissed over 600 MTPB enforcers.
There are currently 92 enforcers undergoing training to replace those who have been dismissed.
If you're like me, sometimes you look at your iPhone with disdain. Another notification? Why is the screen so darn bright? Why am I getting text messages in the middle of the night? It makes me want to pull my hair out.
Your iPhone should be a helpful tool, not an annoyance. I have a few tips that can help cut down on your iPhone stress levels.
Two men were taken to the hospital with serious but non-life threatening injuries after an explosion in southwest Austin, Texas, on Sunday evening, authorities said.
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"Mitchell is a skilled storyteller...and her delivery gives an emotional complexity that welcomes and even demands repeated listens." — Pitchfork
"Currently a well-kept secret, Mitchell is writing material that stands comparison with the great singer-songwriters of the past few decades" — Daily Telegraph
Listen: World Cup — Morocco's challenge to the US
Fifa will decide in June who will host the 2026 football tournament, with a US-led bid the favourite to win. But resentment against Donald Trump is helping Morocco gain support, says Murad Ahmed
Could these sneaker-like shoes be the new Crocs? (Fun fact: They're already really popular among children.)
Jessica Biel stepped out recently in these $75 Native Shoes kicks, which, you guessed it, are actually rubber. And they're cute, right?
Unlike the OG rubber-soled clogs, these bad boys are a little more incognito when it comes to how they'd look with your usual outfits. You could swap them with any white sneaker, no one would notice a difference and you now have a pair that are ultimately stain-proof (just wipe away the grim).
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The US president lavishes his French counterpart with praise during an Oval Office meeting - but there are areas of disagreement, especially on Iran.
According to the Durango Herald, officials have been making visits to the Mesilla Valley Community of Hope in Las Cruces to get ideas. The campground is run through donations and community support, is self-governed by people staying there, and offers showers, bathrooms and structures to protect tents from weather.
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Police are asking the public to be on alert after a man was seen approaching children near a school in Rockland, Ont. and asking if they wanted to accompany him home to see gingerbread houses.
Police received a complaint about a suspicious man seen on Dec. 7 around 2:25 p.m. talking to kids walking home from a school in Rockland, about 40 kilometres east of Ottawa.
One of the children he talked to ran away, and the man did not engage in pursuit.
He is described as between five foot eight and six feet tall, with a medium build and a deep voice. He was wearing an all-black outfit comprised of a toque, balaclava, leather jacket, “magic” mitts, and pant tights resembling leggings or jogging pants, tucked into lace-up boots almost to the knee. He was carrying a black garbage bag.
Witnesses are asked to contact Russell County OPP at 613-443-4499 or OPP Communication Centre at 1-888-310-1122.
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Milwaukee original rockers hit the stage at Lucky Chance in support of their new album Big Down Under!
Numerous East Texans were selected on the final day of the MLB Draft.
East Texans Mason House and Brigham Hill came off the board on day two of the Major League Baseball draft. Wednesday afternoon, several
more players either from the area or that have ties to the region heard their names called during rounds 11 through 40.
Now keep in mind, prospects that have still eligibility remaining in college can choose to stay at their university and improve their draft stock.
SFA standout Will Vest was the highest pick on the third and final day as he was drafted in the 12th round by the Tigers. Longview native Reid Russell and Lufkin product Trey Cumbie were picked by the Astros. Cumbie has the option to stay in college at Houston.
Kilgore native Cooper Coldiron got picked in the 39th round, but he too can stay in college.
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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed Samson Adamu and Abdulhakeem Mustapha as new Director of Competitions and President of Appeals board respectively, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced.
The NFF made the announcement in its twitter handle @thenff on Friday.
The appointments were made at the 40th Ordinary General Assembly in Casablanca, Morocco.
Meanwhile, Amaju Pinnick, NFF President on his twitter handle @pinnickamaju said: “I wish to announce with pride that Mr Samson Adamu is the new CAF Director of Competitions and Mr A. U. Mustapha is the new President of the CAF Appeals Board’’.
Morocco, however, is playing host to 16 teams participating in the 5th African Nations Championship (CHAN), where the Super Eagles is billed to take on Morocco in the finals on Feb. 4
#METRORailRedLine southbound is delayed near Hadley due to a collision. Need another ride? Visit https://t.co/109qDpQv0G ^A pic.twitter.com/hdd2wjwPv8 — METRO Houston Alerts (@METROHouAlerts) March 16, 2018
Metro police say a pedestrian who was hit by a light rail train Friday morning in Midtown has died.Authorities say the person was walking along the tracks of the METRORail when they turned in toward the track and the oncoming train on Main Street near Hadley.The train, which was traveling southbound, hit the person who was taken to Memorial Hermann with serious injuries. The pedestrian later died.The train did stop for the investigation.Metro tweeted around 6 a.m. that the Red Line southbound was delayed.It is now moving again.
× Body found hidden in rig suspected in immigrant smuggling
FALFURRIAS, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents found a body concealed in a tractor-trailer rig three days after the truck was seized in an immigrant smuggling case.
A Border Patrol statement says the body was found Friday inside the cab of the 18-wheeler stopped Tuesday at the Border Patrol’s Falfurrias Checkpoint on U.S. 281, about 70 miles north of McAllen, Texas.
The initial seizure included the arrest of a smuggling suspect and rescue of a male Mexican national who was locked in the closet of the cab sleeping compartment.
The Brooks County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death.
The Border Patrol statement did not indicate the gender of the deceased nor how the body went undetected for three days.
A follow-up request of the patrol for further details drew no response.
With healthcare reform winding its way slowly through the Senate, and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell vowing to get it to passage, expect some very tired talking points to get trotted out. Liberals will complain that the GOP's version of healthcare reform should not leave the poor vulnerable to a disproportionately expensive system, and conservatives will reply that America should return to having the best healthcare system in the world unhampered by socialized medicine.
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Lancaster, Pa. (WHTM) – Police are investigating an early morning shooting in Lancaster.
It happened just before 4:30 Wednesday morning along the 700 block of Poplar Street.
Police say one man was shot.
He was taken to the hospital and his condition is unknown.
No suspect is in custody.
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National and local leaders are voicing their support for the victims of a shooting that took place during baseball practice among members of Congress and staff in Alexandria, Virginia this morning.
Reaction from Ohio congressional delegation
When shots were fired in the early morning in Alexandria, Virginia it was Republican Representative Brad Wenstrup of Cincinnati who reportedly jumped to action to help the victims, which included fellow Republican House Member Steve Scalise.
Wenstrup, a doctor and an Iraqi war veteran, said the baseball field felt like a combat zone.
Republican U.S. Senator Rob Portman offered his thoughts and prayers for the victims, as did Democratic U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown.
“It’s a reminder that there are things far more important than party politics and how we must work together as people who love this country," Brown said.
Gov. John Kasich commended Wenstrup saying that it was strong work by Wenstrup and that he was proud of him.
This image released by STX Films shows the poster art for "The Happytime Murders," a film starring Melissa McCarthy. A judge in New York has ruled against the makers of "Sesame Street" in a dispute with the distributor of the upcoming film. U.S. District Judge Vernon Broderick ruled Wednesday that distributor can continue to use the tagline "No sesame. All street" in promoting the R-rated film, which features Muppet-like puppets in a comedic crime story. (STX Films via AP)
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If you need to escape somewhere, it will have to be a place that isn’t Margaritaville. The New York Times reports that the Broadway musical based on the songs of Jimmy Buffett has announced its closure, with the final performance scheduled for July 1. The show had not performed well critically or financially, and failed to secure any nominations for this year’s Tony Awards. Producers did announce, however, that Escape From Margaritaville will embark on a national tour starting next October.
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Chapman recorded two outs to collect his fourth save of the season during Monday's win over Chicago.
The elite closer hasn't allowed a run this season and has eight strikeouts through 5.1 innings. With the Yankees boasting a 9-4 record and scoring runs in bunches, Chapman should continue to see enough save opportunities to remain a high-end fantasy asset.
Cypriot sailor and silver Olympic medalist Pavlos Kontides (London 2012) has won the gold medal in the Split Olympic Sailing Event, in Croatia.
Croatians Filip Jurišić and Tonči Stipanović got second and third place respectively. Stipanović holds an Olympic silver medal (Rio 2016).
He travels to Hyères, France at the end of this week where he competes is the next World Cup set to take place between April 25 and 30, a press release says.
Kontides came second in this year’s first World Cup held in Miami. The World Cup Final will take place in Santander, Spain, in June.
“I managed to get the gold medal. I am pleased by my level of readiness in view of the World Cup,” Kontides said.
He acknowledged at the same time that there are details he needs to work on, noting that “it is always good to make an effort to improve.”
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Mount Gilead High School kicks off homecoming festivities with a parade on Wednesday, Oct. 11 at 6 p.m.
The parade route begins at the fairgrounds, travels down Main Street to Park Avenue and ends at the high school football field where the junior/senior powderpuff game will take place.
Mount Gilead’s homecoming ceremony will take place Friday, Oct. 13 at 6:40 p.m. with the introduction of the court and crowning of the 2017 Homecoming King and Queen. The game against the Northmor Knights is at 7 p.m.
The homecoming dance will take place Saturday, Oct. 14 from 8-11 p.m. at the high school. The dance is semi-formal, and all tickets must be purchased at the school in advance.
A Blackhawk helicopter crashed on a golf course in Maryland, during a training exercise, killing one crew member and injuring two others, according to the US Army Military District of Washington.
Neymar has writhe stuff, July 3
Neymar’s antics are par for the course in a great tradition of childish behaviour demonstrated by Brazilian soccer players.
Remember Rivaldo in 2002? He should have won an Oscar for his performance.
How to get rid of this type of embarrassing behaviour? Easy! Roll over once — acceptable. Roll over twice — yellow card. Roll over three times or more, à la Neymar — straight red.
If this were the case, Brazil wouldn’t be able to field a full team if they qualify for the final.
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One of the largest local medical groups is adding online doctor visits to its offices, in another new foray into online-based health care.
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St Helens rugby league club have announced earnings before interest, taxation, depreciation and amortisation of £10k for the year ended October 31, 2016.
Chairman Eamonn McManus stated: “This is a satisfactory financial performance given the fact that we were knocked out of the Challenge Cup at the first round and that the first half of the season witnessed a dip in performance levels and results.
“We continue to supplement rugby related revenues with other sources emanating from our new stadium facility.
“Changes in the salary cap formula and structure have enabled us to further strengthen the squad for 2017 and it is now all the more important that rugby performances and results improve to enable us to obtain an appropriate investment return.
“The indications at present are all positive and we look forward to the future with confidence.”
A Crimean safari park has welcomed some adorable new additions in the form of four white lion cubs.
The incredibly cute quadruplets were coincidentally born on World Lion Day, which aims to raise awareness about the majestic big cat.
They were born at the Taigan Safari Park in the town of Belogorsk and already appear to be naturals in front of the camera.
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“The problems of victory are more agreeable than the problems of defeat.
But they are no less difficult.” – John Mauldin
During the past sixty days, ever since the general election, I’ve been giving many interviews and I’ve been speaking to civic groups, associations, clubs and chambers. Yet, I’ve really been in limbo.
has been elected unopposed as president, party's central authority head Mullappally Ramachandran announced here today.
will collect the certificate formally declaring his ascension to the post on December 16, he told reporters here.
The 47-year-old scion of the Nehru-Gandhi family was the lone candidate in the fray.succeeds his mother Sonia Gandhi, who remained in the post for 19 years.The CEA received a total of 89 nomination papers proposing Rahul Gandhi's name for the top post. All the nomination papers were found to be valid, Ramachandran said.became the vice-president of the party in January 2013.
Check the Chip Day
August 15 is National Check the Chip Day, when pet owners are encouraged to check and update the contact information registered with their pet’s microchip. It is especially important to have up-to-date information during the summer months when the majority of pets become lost. Half of all pets that went missing last year (423 of 863 total) in Multnomah County were lost in the four months spanning June through September according to the latest statistics from Multnomah County Animal Services (MCAS).
The American Veterinary Medical Association and American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) established this day to help assist in more happy reunions for lost or stolen pets.
HAMILTON, Bermuda (AP) — Bermuda police confirm they have found the body of missing US student Mark Dombroski, no cause of death announced.
April 10 Cedar Fair LP:
* Cedar Fair announces offering of $500 million senior unsecured notes
* Cedar Fair LP - intends to commence a private offering of $500 million aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes due 2027
* Cedar Fair LP says intends to use net proceeds of offering to redeem all of its 5.25% senior unsecured notes due 2021
* Cedar Fair LP -finalized arrangements to refinance existing credit facilities with new credit facilities, consisting of $750 million 7-year term loan facility
* Cedar Fair LP - new senior secured credit facilities also consists of a $275 million five-year revolving credit facility Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Capt Evelyn Asiimwe is the only Army MP who indicated she would vote for removal of the age
A judge has rebuffed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's request that he step aside before the Republican stands trial on criminal securities fraud charges in September. A spokeswoman for state District Judge George Gallagher confirmed Monday that he will stay on the case.
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Senior Technical Analyst at Commerzbank Axel Rudolph believes the pair could attempt another visit to the 1.1688 level.
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“Yesterday EUR/USD ran out of steam around the 1.1850 level. While it and the current August high at 1.1910 cap, a slide back below last week’s low at 1.1688 is on the cards. Failure there will put the late July low at 1.1612 and also the five month uptrend line at 1.1554 back on the map. While above here, there is scope for further gains, though”.
“Resistance above the 1.1910 recent high lies at 1.2042, the 2012 low, then 1.2168, the 50% retracement from the move down from the 2014 high”.
“Failure at the five month uptrend line will trigger losses to the mid-June high at 1.1296 and the more important 1.1110 end of May low”.
CHICAGO — A 19-year-old has been charged with murder in the death of 11-year-old Takiya Holmes.
Police charged Antwan C. Jones at about 2 a.m. Wednesday, the Chicago Tribune reports.
A bullet hit Takiya in the head while she was sitting in her mother’s parked car at 65th and King Drive Saturday night.
Chicago police are expected to hold a news briefing about the charges later Wednesday.
Takiya is one of three young children who have been shot in Chicago over the last 3 days.
This is a developing story. Check back for details.
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" LeBron James scored 17 of his 32 points in the first quarter as the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Charlotte Hornets 121-109 on Saturday night. Kevin Love added 28 points and 10 rebounds for Cleveland, which played without Kyrie Irving after the point guard injured his right hamstring during Thursday's 124-118 victory over Boston.
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A scientist loads the remote operated vehicle (ROV) during an operation in the west of the Pacific Ocean, Aug. 14, 2017. Chinese scientists on the KEXUE (Science) scientific ship started to explore a seamount named Caroline in the region. (Xinhua/Zhang Xudong)
A remote operated vehicle (ROV) is put into the water in the west of the Pacific Ocean, Aug. 14, 2017. Chinese scientists on the KEXUE (Science) scientific ship started to explore a seamount named Caroline in the region. (Xinhua/Zhang Xudong)
A remote operated vehicle (ROV) is put into the water in the west of the Pacific Ocean, Aug. 14, 2017. Chinese scientists on the KEXUE (Science) scientific ship started to explore a seamount named Caroline in the region. (Xinhua/Zhang Xudong)
A remote operated vehicle (ROV) is taken out of the water in the west of the Pacific Ocean, Aug. 14, 2017. Chinese scientists on the KEXUE (Science) scientific ship started to explore a seamount named Caroline in the region. (Xinhua/Zhang Xudong)
Winning numbers drawn in 'Poker Lotto' game
DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Poker Lotto" game were:
10C-2H-4H-5H-8S
(10C, 2H, 4H, 5H, 8S)
Yesterday word came out that Ben Simmons had broken up with singer Tinashe and is now dating Kendall Jenner.
Today Tinashe’s brother weighed in on the situation:
Never met you before in my life. days after u break my sis heart u do this… ppl all lied on her talking fake news about my sis *doing kardashian shit * u cheat on her w a Jenner 😂 DONOVAN MITCHELL ROY fuck nigga https://t.co/xjmm2E2mRq — kudi (@kudikaching) May 30, 2018
The part of this tweet that best encapsulates the loveliness of NBA Twitter is the reference to Donovan Mitchell and the ROY race.
First the Bryan Colangelo burner news, now this. Man, the Kardashian Curse has affected the Philadelphia 76ers in record time.
Sanchez was called up to the majors Tuesday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.
The 27-year-old played in 34 games for the Nationals last season, appearing at second base, third base and shortstop. He posted a respectable .268 average, but the overall picture wasn't particularly pretty. It took a .413 BABIP to get him to that average and he walked just 1.3 percent of the time while posting a 33.3 percent strikeout rate and not hitting for much power. His overall line of .268/.288/.366 is very much a utility profile, which is all he's likely to be in his stay with the big-league club.
Qatar created waves in global finance and business world in 2016. The country hit the international media headlines when Russian state holding company Rosneftegaz in December signed a deal with the Qatar Investment Authority and commodities trader Glencore to sell a 19.5 percent stake in state-owned oil major Rosneft .The privatization deal, which Rosneft Chief Executive Igor Sechin called the largest in Russia's history, was announced by Rosneft in a meeting with President Vladimir Putin.
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COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Wendy’s says it is investing millions of dollars in smaller chickens that will increase the flavor and tenderness of its sandwiches.
“The quality of our food sets us apart from everyone else,” said Todd Penegor, president and CEO at Wendy’s in a press release. “We’re making this change because we’ve seen that smaller birds provide a big benefit for our customers who deserve to eat the most tender and juicy chicken.”
According to the release, the fast-food company will be spending $30 million to implement a change to smaller birds across all Wendy’s restaurants.
But don’t worry Wendy’s chicken sandwich fans, the company says the sizes will remain the same.
The Golden State Warriors prepared for their Game 5 matchup with the San Antonio Spurs Tuesday evening with a morning shoot-around at their downtown Oakland, Calif. practice facility. A win by the Warriors in Game 5 of the first round of the NBA Playoffs will end the Spurs’ season and propel the Warriors into Round 2, to face an as-yet undetermined foe as they seek to repeat their NBA Championship. (Aric Crabb/Bay Area News Group)
May 2 Roadrunner Transportation Systems Inc :
* Roadrunner Transportation Systems announces preferred stock investment, credit facility refinancing plans and new executive management team
* Roadrunner Transportation Systems Inc - announced an about $540 million redeemable preferred stock investment from affiliates of Elliott Management
* Proceeds from investment were used to pay off and terminate company's senior credit facility
* Roadrunner anticipates hiring a Chief Financial Officer in near future Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The region's six-week stretch of perfect weather for high school football came to an end in Week 7, but our area athletes delivered another exciting night of Friday Night Football, setting the stage for two more regular season games before the playoffs kick off.
Here are Week 7 scores, organized by conference:
NIC-10
Hononegah 29, Auburn 6
Harlem 34, Belvidere 13
Boylan 46, Freeport 7
Belvidere North 41, Guilford 28
East 30, Jefferson 19
Big Northern
Dixon 46, Genoa-Kingston 14
North Boone 45, Harvard 7
Lutheran 14, Oregon 7
Byron 59, Mendota 7
Rockford Christian 54, Winnebago 0
Stillman Valley 38, Rock Falls 24
NUIC
Dakota 47, Amboy-LaMoille 6
Aquin 40, River Ridge 20
Lena-Winslow 54, Mooseheart 7
Milledgeville 26, Ashton-Franklin Center 0
Forreston 48, Galena 7
West Carroll 26, Eastland-Pearl City 7
Stockton 49, Polo 21
Northeastern Athletic
Missouri Military Academy 48, Sacred Heart 6
Big 12
Sterling 41, Rochelle 6
DeKalb 42, Ottawa 0
Sycamore 7, Yorkville 3
8-Man
Christian Life 30, Alden-Hebron 14
Jimmy Freeman, an employee at Bissells Landscaping in Lumberton, reported Thursday that someone stole two backpack blowers, with a combined estimated value of $1,000.
Marie Cannady-Smith, an employee at Southeastern Health Care Services on Lackey Street, reported Thursday that someone stole a 15.6-inch HP laptop, valued at $1,200.
Maria Lim, of Pineridge Drive in Lumberton, reported Thursday that someone broke into her residence and stole an Acer laptop, valued at $350.
Niza Collins reported Thursday to the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office the theft of a motor vehicle on Affinity Road in Fairmont.
The following break-ins were reported Thursday to the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office:
Thriston Dial, Aubin Drive in Maxton; Stephen Smith, Smyrna Church Road in Lumberton; Mary Locklear, Dream Catcher Drive in Lumberton; and Gabrielle Thompson, Camero Road in Lumberton.
Johnson & Johnson's (JNJ -0.1% ) Janssen Pharmaceutica NV announces positive data from a Phase 3 clinical trial, EMERALD, evaluating J&J's single tablet combination of darunavir 800 mg, cobicistat 150 mg, emtricitabine 200 mg and tenofovir alafenamide 10 mg (D/C/F/TAF) in virologically suppressed adults with HIV-1 infection. The results were just published online in The Lancet HIV.
The study demonstrated the non-inferiority of D/C/F/TAF to a boosted protease inhibitor plus emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate ((F/TDF)). There were no observed resistance-associated mutations to the study drugs through 48 weeks.
D/C/F/TAF was approved in Europe on September 25 for HIV-1-positive patients at least 12 years old. The U.S. marketing application is currently under FDA review.
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Argentina's Clarin newspaper says that its longtime publisher Ernestina Herrera de Noble has died at age 92.
Herrera de Noble led Argentina's widest-circulation newspaper for nearly 50 years and helped build one of Latin America's largest media conglomerates.
Grupo Clarin says died Wednesday and that her health had been deteriorating over the past three weeks. No other details have been provided.
The media group owns dozens of cable systems, radio stations and TV channels in addition to its flagship daily newspaper.
Clarin and former President Cristina Fernandez became bitter opponents during her 2007-2015 administration.
Marion County warrant teams are actively searching for a woman who officials say escaped custody from the inmate processing center in downtown Indianapolis Sunday night.
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Tuesday’s deadly work-related incident in Petal has many people wondering about the use and dangers of sewer lift stations.
Commonly referred to as pumping stations, they are used to pump sewage from lower to higher elevations.
Sewer Lift stations are essential for moving sewage and wastewater from homes to treatment plants.
The inside of lift stations are very dangers because they house dangerous gases such as methane.
Anyone attempting to go inside of a plant must have proper equipment. If not, a person can be overcome by fumes very quickly.
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A fawn that became stranded on a patch of ice in Finland's Inkoo archipelago has gotten a hand from members of the Finnish coast guard.
They spotted the unsteady animal from their hovercraft during a regular patrol on Saturday.
Senior Coast Guard officer Sebastian von Bruun filmed colleague Kristian Rasted pulling the "helpless white-tailed deer on the slippery ice" back to shore. Rasted gave a thumbs-up after the fawn rushed into the woods.
Von Brunn said: "The mother deer was very happy and grateful to get her baby back."
The Coast Guard said while animal rescue missions are not part of its personnel's normal duties, they do occur from time to time.
The Finnish Border Guard, of which the coast guard is past, posted the rescue video on social media.
April 13 Ascott Residence Trust Management Limited
* Ascott REIT through its unit entered into conditional sale and purchase agreements with Nikko Zenith Gk9 and certain related corporations
* Aggregate purchase consideration under sale and purchase agreements for TBI of properties is JPY12.0 billion
* Net sale proceeds may be used for asset enhancement, funding potential acquisitions Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Veteran choreographer Saroj Khan has come under scrutiny after her recent comments defending the casting couch culture. She said, "Casting couch provides livelihood. Taking advantage of a girl is done with her consent. Women are not sexually abused and dumped. They are given livelihood."The choreographer, responsible for creating some of the most memorable Bollywood song-and-dance sequences over her long and storied career, made the remarks in response to a question about Telugu actress Sri Reddy stripping on a road to protest against Tollywood's alleged casting couch culture. She said that the practice wasn't exploitative and instead helped performers with their career and it was all done with consent. This caused quite the backlash, as one would expect.She has since apologized for her comments.
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A HORTICULTURAL society is hosting its annual summer show.
The Purbrook Horticultural Society Annual Summer Show will take place on Sunday at Crookhorn College. There will be stalls selling plants and home-made produce.
A range of classes involving fruit, flowers, vegetables, floral art and more, will also take place. Doors open to the public at 2pm, with the awarding of trophies at 4pm.
Admission is £1 for adults, with accompanying children going free.
Parking is free and refreshments will be available. Visit purbrookhorticulturalsociety.org.uk for more details.
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You're going to heart this award show announcement.
With less than three weeks until the 2017 iHeartRadio Music Awards, event organizers dropped a huge announcement to fans Wednesday morning.
On the heels of their individual 2017 Grammys performances, Ed Sheeran and Katy Perry will take to the stage for music's upcoming award show.
But wait, there's more!
The Chainsmokers, Shawn Mendes, Thomas Rhett, Noah Cyrus and Big Sean will join previously confirmed performer Bruno Mars at The Forum in Inglewood, Calif., for a show fueled by the fans.
DANVILLE, Va. - Virginia International Raceway generates nearly $200 million a year for Southside's economy.
That's according to the new economic impact study the Halifax County track's CEO, Connie Nyholm, presented Wednesday morning at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research in Danville.
The study is the first in nearly 10 years and shows the track brings in more than $237 million a year for the state as a whole.
Nyholm said an updated economic development study is needed to apply for grants to help fix problems with the track's water system.
"The message I hope to get across today is, this is a team sport. We work very closely with Halifax, Danville and Pittsylvania counties to grow VIR, to serve all of our guests," Nyholm said.
She hopes the track will continue to grow, but said that if the water system can't be addressed the track may have to downsize.
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A 55-year-old Cut Bank man was killed after getting petting pinned by the bucket on his skid-steer loader at his cabin on Echo Lake.
Flathead County Sheriff Chuck Curry identified the man as Raymond Christiaens.
According to Curry, the man had been working at his cabin off Echo Cabin Loop Road on May 26. The bucket was elevated when the man apparently got out of the vehicle. The bucket hydraulic system then failed and the bucket pinned the man between the bucket and the frame of the vehicle.
Christiaens was unresponsive when EMTs arrived and was transported to Kalispell Regional Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.
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A former Trump campaign official is making extraordinary claims he was leaked information from within the White House that Las Vegas massacre gunman Stephen Paddock made an ISIS propaganda tape and that authorities are refusing to reveal that the mass shooting was a terror attack.
There is a video, this video will prove the motive. He had a secret digital profile that was uncovered over the last 24 hrs. https://t.co/SSJxnvasld — James B Scooping 🍦 (@jbro_1776) October 5, 2017
Former Massachusetts Trump campaign official James Brower posted a series of tweets last night claiming he was leaked information about Paddock being inspired by ISIS to carry out the mass shooting.
“There is a video, this video will prove the motive. He had a secret digital profile that was uncovered over the last 24 hrs,” claims Brower.
The long wait for the start of the Dodgers postseason run is finally over as the National League Division Series kicks off this evening versus the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Get complete coverage from inside and outside of Dodgers Stadium from our team of reporters and photographers, including columnists Bill Plaschke and Dylan Hernandez and Dodgers beat writer Andy McCullough.
CAIRO (Reuters) - The head of Egypt's railway authority, Medhat Shousha, has resigned following a train collision in Alexandria that killed at least 41 people, Transport Minister Hisham Arafat told reporters on Sunday.
A prosecutor had earlier ordered the detention of both train drivers and their assistants for 15 days, the state news agency MENA said.
In addition to the deaths, at least 133 people were injured when the two trains collided in the coastal city on Friday, the latest in a string of crashes on an antiquated transport network that have outraged the public.
Egyptians have long complained that successive governments have failed to enforce basic safeguards for the railways.
A witness said the trains rose into the air, "forming a pyramid", as they slammed into each other just outside a suburban station.
President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has ordered an inquiry into the crash. MENA said blood and urine samples had been taken from one driver to check for drug use.
The thoughtful pooch even left out some carrot sticks for the reindeer!
Dressed to the nines in his best bow tie, this festive pup pulls out all the stops as he prepares for Santa Paws to stop by. With the milk, cookies and reindeer snacks perfectly laid out for Santa and his crew, the overjoyed Jack Russell forces himself to sleep.
Hours later, he awakens to see his snacks devoured, stocking stuffed and wishlist fulfilled! Someone was a good boy this year!
May 2 Delticom AG:
* AGM approves dividend // preliminary figures for q117
* According to first preliminary figures, group revenues amounted to 125 million euros ($136.25 million)in Q1 - an increase of 20 million euros or 18 % compared to previous year
* EBITDA in Q117 are positive and exceed with that previous year's value of -0.4 million euros
* For current business year, management of Delticom aims for revenues in amount of 650 million euros Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9174 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
A documentary about the rise of Conor McGregor is due out next month and an extended trailer has just landed.
‘NOTORIOUS’ is an all access look into the rise of Conor from living in his parents’ spare room in Dublin to nabbing multiple championship UFC belts. We’re sure there will probably be more documentaries or at least enough content to make more in the future but for now this is a film about his life up until now.
Its due out in Ireland on November the 1st.
Check it out below…
Kevin Durant is having a hell of a week. Not only did he win his first NBA championship and take home Finals MVP honors, he got a congratulatory message from Barack Obama.
Durant was a guest on Bill Simmons’s podcast and was asked who his most unexpected text came from after the Finals. Obama, Durant answered. (Listen here at the 43:35 mark.)
Well, the message didn’t come straight from Obama himself (maybe KD needs a couple more championships before he gets Obama’s number) but Obama “sent a text through somebody to get to” Durant.
Simmons then asked Durant what Obama said.
“‘Congrats. Your defense was really good,’ which was random … and he told me to enjoy it, have some fun, typical stuff. I wasn’t expecting that.”
Defense? He singled out defense? In a series where Durant’s lowest-scoring game was 31 points, Obama liked his defense? I guess that just goes to show Barry O could watch these games a little more closely than he did over the last eight years.
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON)–The rain is gone and warm weather is setting in.
According to the National Weather Service, record high temperatures were set around various parts of the Bay Are.
In Santa Rosa temperatures reached 76 degrees compared to 73 degrees on Feb. 3 of 2009. San Francisco saw a high of 74 degrees compared to 71 degrees in 1992.
Temperatures in San Jose peaked at 78 degrees compared to 74 degrees in 2009.
#SanFrancisco was the same temperature as #Miami today with a record high of 74 degrees ☀ https://t.co/2bBNJsSO42 — Mabrisa Rodriguez (@MabrisaWX) February 4, 2018
Ten record highs set or tied today from the #BayArea south to Monterey County. Highs today were as much as 15-20 degrees warmer than normal and closer to what we’d expect in late Spring. #CAwx #BayAreaWx pic.twitter.com/LmSWr2YDRL — NWS Bay Area (@NWSBayArea) February 4, 2018
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195 cops promoted 18/04/2017 03:00:00 Stories by Nozipho Sibiya Another group of 195 police officers has been promoted in the constable and sergeant ranks.
This comes barely a week after another group was promoted barely a week.
National Commissioner Isaac Magagula announced phase II of the promotions for officers in the junior rank categories of constables, sergeant and assistant inspector who were not included in the previous list of promotions. click here for full edition
April 5 Immunovaccine Inc-
* Immunovaccine Inc presents preclinical research at aacr 2017 on ability of novel monoclonal antibodies to boost efficacy of depovax(tm)-based cancer immunotherapy
* Immunovaccine-Data demonstrated phosphatidylserine targeting antibodies can enhance anti-cancer activity of depovax-based therapeutic vaccine platform
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Forget voting in Strictly, Northumberland naturalist James Common needs your support.
The Northumberland Wildlife Trust blogger is up for two honours in the UK Blog Awards 2018.
Now the Trust is urging members of the public to vote for him in the Green & Eco and Social Influencer categories with his blog, Common by Nature.
James, from Widdrington, now lives in Bedlington. His Common by Nature blog has received commendations from BBC Wildlife Magazine and earned him a runner-up spot at the 2016 Living North Awards. He writes monthly for the Trust. Read his blog at www.nwt.org.uk/blog
To vote, visit, https://www.blogawardsuk.co.uk/ukba2018/entries/common-nature The closing date is Friday, December 22, and, should he be successful, he will go forward to a judges’ vote with the winner decided in February.
On today’s Wake-Up Call, host Tom Trowbridge speaks with Christine Chandler, one of two Democrats seeking to replace State Representative Stephanie Garcia Richard in House District 43 in next week's New Mexico primary elections. Also on the program: the Marketplace Morning Report, a KSFR local news update and Celestial Loeffler presents episode 12 of the radio series, "Watersheds As Commons."
WINDSOR, Ont. – A labour strike at Caesars Windsor has forced the tourist draw to cancel more hotel reservations and postpone performances by musician Brian Wilson and illusionist Darcy Oake.
The southern Ontario venue is temporarily closed because of a strike by casino and hotel workers that began April 6.
Caesars Windsor says it’s now cancelling hotel reservations scheduled between May 1 and May 19.
It’s also postponing Wilson’s concert on May 4 and Oake’s show on May 17, but says they will be rescheduled.
Caesars Windsor previously cancelled all events through April, including Colosseum shows, conventions and hotel reservations.
Future Colosseum shows remain scheduled, including Pitbull on May 25, Lee Brice on May 26 and Daniel O’Donnell on May 27.
Some 2,300 workers walked off the job April 6 after rejecting a tentative agreement by a vote of 59 per cent.
The striking workers include dealers, cooks, housekeepers and janitors. Wages and working conditions are key issues.
The outgoing head of U.S. Pacific Command, who is President Donald Trump's pick to be the ambassador to South Korea, said on Wednesday that North Korea remained the United States' most imminent threat.
PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii: The outgoing head of U.S. Pacific Command, who is President Donald Trump's pick to be the ambassador to South Korea, said on Wednesday that North Korea remained the United States' most imminent threat.
"North Korea remains our most imminent threat. And a nuclear-capable North Korea with missiles that can reach the United States is unacceptable," Admiral Harry Harris said in a change-of-command speech.
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"Without focussed involvement and engagement by the United States, and our allies and partners, China will realise its dream of hegemony in Asia. We should cooperate with Beijing where we can but stand ready to confront them where we must," Harris added.
(Reporting by Idrees Ali and Phil Stewart; editing by Jonathan Oatis)
Winning numbers drawn in 'Daily Three-Midday' game
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday afternoon's drawing of the Indiana Lottery's "Daily Three-Midday" game were:
4-5-9, SB: 2
(four, five, nine; SB: two)
LOS ANGELES (AP) — "Incredible" and "kinetic" are just a few of the loving words that people are using to describe and praise Marvel's "Black Panther."
The film from director Ryan Coogler had its first screenings Monday night and a premiere in Los Angeles. Official reviews won't go out until Feb. 6, but audiences at the select screenings were able to share non-spoiler reactions on social media.
Los Angeles Times writer Jen Yamato tweets that it is incredible and kinetic and the first Marvel movie about something real. The film features a largely black cast including Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan and Lupita Nyong'o. Vulture editor Kyle Buchanan singles out actress Letitia Wright who he calls hilarious and ebullient. Buzzfeed's Adam Vary calls the film astonishing.
"Black Panther" hits the multiplex on Feb. 16.
So we have rumours that he is banned for 4 years vs he is back in the squad and a whole load in between.
If he does go back in the squad then Cas clearly jumped the gun with their announcement yesterday and brought a lot of bad publicity ahead of the games show piece event for no good reason.
Cas seem a well run outfit so I would be amazed if they weren't in full possession of the facts before yesterday's announcement and for that reason I don't see hardaker playing
The Pentagon is changing the name of the U.S. military’s Pacific headquarters to U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, in a bow to America’s growing connection to India and its expanding security role in the region.
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis is formally announcing the name change during a ceremony marking a leadership handover at the command. U.S. Navy Adm. Philip Davidson is taking over PACOM from Adm. Harry Harris, who has been nominated to be the next U.S. ambassador to South Korea.
The change is largely symbolic in nature. It carries no fundamental shifts in troops, military missions or other Pentagon activities. Instead, Mattis says, it’s a recognition of the increasing connectivity between the Indian and Pacific oceans.
The U.S. and India have been forging stronger security ties in recent years.
Seventy West Virginia high schools are being recognized for exemplary graduation rates of 90-percent or more. Governor Jim Justice and other education leaders in the state honored the schools recently for the increased rates, which indicate more students are completing high school when compared to previous years. West Virginia was among the top 20 states for graduation rates in 2014-15, with a rate of 86-and-a-half-percent.
Johnson will come off the bench Saturday against the Pistons, Shandel Richardson of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports.
Johnson will shift to a reserve role as the Heat go with Kelly Olynyk and Bam Adebayo up front in the absence of Hassan Whiteside (illness). He still should see a fair share of minutes off the bench, though he's struggled to produce lately, averaging just 6.6 points on 38.9 percent shooting over his last five games.
One of UPS’s 747 jumbo jets dedicated for long-haul international use is sporting a modified paint scheme highlighting the company’s role as official logistics partner for Expo 2020 Dubai.
UPS has only modified the livery of an aircraft four other times in the airline’s 30-year history. Each of those times signifies a major news event – this time, it’s to mark UPS’s unique role in delivering one of the world’s most complex logistics challenges at the upcoming Expo 2020 Dubai.
Millions of visitors from around the world are expected to attend the Expo. During the event’s six month run, UPS will manage all of the logistics of the event, using a team of nearly 1,000 employees and a dedicated 290,000 square-foot warehouse.
MACOUPIN COUNTY, Ill. (WAND) - A man has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for having sexual contact with a dog.
36-year-old Matthew Allen of Gillespie was told he can never own a companion animal again.
Allen posted a video to Facebook that showed him performing a sex act on a German Shepherd.
He was charged with sex with an animal. He pleaded guilty in February.
He has to surrender himself to the sheriff's office on or before May 29.
Mindy Kaling and B.J. Novak attend Vanity Fair Oscars party together "I’m headed out for a night of fun with my best friend," the new mother said in a video with Novak on their way to the star-studded party.
B.J. Novak is dating a 21-year-old Instagram model Showbiz insiders say 37-year-old B.J. Novak has been dating model and Instagram star Ceilidh Garten
Mindy Kaling wanted Christian Slater to take her virginity Kaling discussed her celeb crushes from Dana Carvey to Pierce Brosnan at Bookcon in NYC on Saturday.
Hollywood's friendliest exes These celebrity splits ended in friendships, not drama.
Novak calls relationship with Mindy 'complicated' The former "Office" couple is finally opening up about their split.
The 3 terrifying supervillains in the new 'Spider-Man' Two years ago, in “The Amazing Spider-Man,” our web-slinging hero spent his time focused on one supervillain, the Lizard. He chased his reptilian foe through sewers, stopped him from tossing...
I am the type of woman who always likes to wear branded clothes that are reasonably priced.
But in a country like Pakistan, whenever you go to purchase designer-wear, prices are usually sky high.
They did the same before the start of this Ramadan.
It is, keeping in view the interest of people like me, that Yayvo.
com launched its Shopping Day one week before the start of Ramadan.
This Shopping Day gave about 50% to 70% discounts on different designers-wear and I was able to buy my favourite brands at half the price without any hassle.
Yayvo.
com offered additional discounts of up to 30% for customers who paid through their bank partners.
All I did was go to their portal and order my favourite designer suits and I received my order in just 120 minutes.
This was a great initiative for customers like me.
I was able to get amazing discounts just before Ramadan.
FARHIA JABBAR,
Karachi, May 31.
There is a lot of speculation as to what former Impact Wrestling World Champion Eli Drake will do next in his pro wrestling career. His...
Below, check out photos and videos from the Week 7 high school football games in the Los Angeles area.
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - Weatherford International Plc:
* WEATHERFORD REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER 2017 RESULTS
* Q4 LOSS PER SHARE $1.95
* Q4 LOSS PER SHARE $0.33 EXCLUDING ITEMS
* Q4 REVENUE $1.49 BILLION VERSUS $1.41 BILLION
* IN QUARTER, RECORDED PRE-TAX CHARGES OF $1.59 BILLION, MAJORITY OF WHICH ARE NON-CASH
* PRE-TAX CHARGES IN QUARTER PRIMARILY INCLUDE $1.68 BILLION IN IMPAIRMENTS AND ASSET WRITE-DOWNS, AMONG OTHERS
* Q4 EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW $-0.21, REVENUE VIEW $1.50 BILLION -- THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Here’s what happens when you send garlic bread to the edge of space then eat it
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Garlic bread is one of the most delicious snacks around, but what happens to the taste when it’s been sent to the edge of space?
https://www.independent.ie/world-news/and-finally/heres-what-happens-when-you-send-garlic-bread-to-the-edge-of-space-then-eat-it-36839315.html
https://www.independent.ie/world-news/and-finally/article36839312.ece/a1c8d/AUTOCROP/h342/ipanews_22137f7e-42a1-4273-a610-c3d0365b01bb_1
Milwaukee Fringe Fest is looking for musicians, visual artists, theater performers and dancers to submit their work to be featured in this year’s festival. Performers can request to perform indoors or outdoors and submissions will be accepted through the end of this month.
“Our event is nonprofit with the goal of strengthening the arts community,” said Eric Engelbart, producer of the festival. “We were thrilled with the amount of support we received last year from the artists, and with the caliber of work that was produced. Our team learned a lot from last year, and we are excited to put on an even better event in year two.”
The festival will be held August 26-27 at the Marcus Center’s Vogel Hall, Wilson Theater and Peck Pavilion.
Here is a recap video of Fringe Fest 2016:
You can find more information and submit entries here.
Kiwi fashion designer Emilia Wickstead is in damage control mode after UK media reported disparaging remarks she allegedly made about Meghan Markle's wedding dress.
Not long after the royal wedding, Wickstead reportedly told the Daily Mail that Meghan's wedding dress was identical to one of her dresses.
Giving the story even more oxygen, she then reportedly went on to say the fit was too loose and Meghan's hair too messy.
The fallout was immediate, with Wickstead's Twitter account suspended and tabloid stories slamming the Kiwi designer, that lives in London, forcing her into damage control mode.
Today she released a public statement, saying Meghan "looked absolutely beautiful on her wedding day" and that her wedding dress "was not a copy" of any of Wickstead's designs.
By PTI
MELBOURNE: Hollywood star Hugh Jackman believes auditions in hotel rooms should be banned following a series of sexual misconduct allegations against Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein.
Weinstein was accused of rape and sexual harassment by over 100 women and most of them claimed that they were assaulted by him in his hotel room during a meeting or an audition.
The "Wolverine" star hopes the #MeToo and Time's Up campaign, which were launched after Weinstein expose and number of other similar incidents in Hollywood, will change the way things run in the film industry.
''There should never, ever be an audition again without a third person present, there should never be a meeting in a hotel room.
You can call it a hotel room, but essentially it's a bedroom, right? "So why would you ever need to have a meeting there? So in many ways, it feels like there's a hopeful feeling that this could be a genuine change for the better," Jackman, 49, told the Australia's GQ magazine.
The forthcoming Electric Production Car Series has been officially sanctioned by the FIA - the governing body for world motorsport - ahead of its inaugural 2018 season.
The series will be contested by up to 20 identical, race-prepared Tesla Model S P100Ds, modified to produce 784bhp (585kW) and capable of 0-62mph in 2.1 seconds thanks to a vastly reduced kerbweight.
Our cameras capture the girls opening up as well as the fun but focused work it takes to create STAR both on and off set.
March 19 (Reuters) - Westlake Chemical Corp:
* WESTLAKE CHEMICAL ANNOUNCES OPTIONAL REDEMPTION OF $450 MILLION OF SENIOR NOTES
* WESTLAKE CHEMICAL - ‍WILL USE CASH ON HAND AND BORROWINGS UNDER ITS REVOLVING CREDIT FACILITY TO FUND REDEMPTION PRICE FOR 2023 NOTES​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reuters.Brief@thomsonreuters.com)
Richard Mosse on 'Brilliant Ideas'
Richard Mosse is an Irish photographer and filmmaker, who immerses himself in his subject, integrating documentary journalism and art practice to explore issues of conflict, displacement and perception. He is one of only two photographers ever to have won both the Deutsche Borse Prize and The Prix Pictet, two of photography's most prestigious international awards. Richard is working on his latest award winning project, Heat Maps, a detailed documentation of Europe’s refugee camps. (Source: Bloomberg)
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Yes, that’s a Pad in my hand & there's nothing to be ashamed about. It's natural! Period. #PadManChallenge. Copy, Paste this & Challenge your friends to take a photo with a Pad. Here I am Challenging @SrBachchan , @iamsrk & @BeingSalmanKhanpic.twitter.com/lY7DEevDmD
Headlines: PM Modi to begin election campaigning for BJP in Karnataka from May 1
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will begin election campaigning for BJP in Karnataka from May 1. Watch to know more.
Fernando Stevenson took over the East St. Louis basketball program 11 days before the season began. The District 189 board of education is expected to upgrade him from interim to full-time status at its meeting Tuesday. BND photo
If you haven’t visited the Harbison area lately, you might not have seen the former Romano’s Macaroni Grill building is now gone. In its place will be a new restaurant and brewhouse opening later this year.
Our friends at Palmetto Weekend have all the details right here.
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Vereen had six carries for 23 yards, four targets, three catches and 24 receiving yards.
Vereen is maintaining a minor role as the third-string runner and sometime third-down back.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Eli Lilly And Co:
* FDA ACCEPTS BIOLOGICS LICENSE APPLICATION (BLA) TO REVIEW GALCANEZUMAB FOR THE PREVENTION OF MIGRAINE IN ADULTS
* ELI LILLY AND CO - ‍FDA ACCEPTED BLA TO REVIEW GALCANEZUMAB FOR PREVENTION OF MIGRAINE IN ADULTS​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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4:30 Five mayors! No problem
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1:19 George County's LaRaymond Spivery has big night
1:10 Rob Stinson likes casino near Biloxi's Restaurant Row
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Cristiano Ronaldo could join Juventus after falling out with Real Madrid
Ronaldo has been linked with a sensational switch from Real Madrid to Juventus this summer.
He is tipped to sign for the Turin club in an £88m (€100m) deal and pen a four-year contract worth £105m (€120m) net.
Only Europe’s elite clubs such as PSG (with their billionaire backers) or Manchester United (his former side) were thought to be able to afford Ronaldo.
But Juventus reckon they can raise the funds to snap up the 33-year-old.
And Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport have crunched the numbers and worked out how it can be done.
NXT opens with hype for tonight’s Triple Threat Elimination Match between Asuka, Nikki Cross, and Ruby Riot, in which Asuka will put her NXT Women’s Championship on the line. We then see the NXT opening video and then go into the NXT Arena at Full Sail University in Winter Park, Florida where Tom Phillips, Percy Watson, and Nigel McGuinness welcome us to the show.
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EDMONTON — A 40-year-old man has been seriously hurt after being hit by a pickup truck in Edmonton.
Police say the man had life-threatening head injuries after the truck hit him while he was crossing a street in the area of 82 Street and 130 Avenue just after 8 p.m. Thursday.
It’s not known if he was in a crosswalk when he was hit.
Police say the driver of the truck did not stop.
The truck is a 2011 white Ford F-250 Superduty crew with a long box and licence plate BDC 1081.
It is also described as being covered with thick white/grey dust, having a construction rack/rebar in the box with “Backrack” on it, tinted windows and damage to the front end.
Anyone with information is asked to call police.
Aaron Taylor-Johnson is opening about the criticism and he wife Sam Taylor-Johnson faced when they got married back in 2012.
The 26-year-old Nocturnal Animals and the 49-year-old Fifty Shades of Grey faced a lot of unwanted attention due to their age gap.
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“The attention was intrusive. But having to deal with that early in my career probably got me to a place where I can more quickly just go, ‘Oh, f–k it’ instead of wanting to rip someone’s head off for asking questions I don’t like,” Aaron told New York Magazine.
The couple got married back in June of 2012 and have two daughters together – Wylda, 6, and Romy, 5.
Also pictured inside: Aaron, Sam, and Tom Ford make their way through Heathrow Airport on Monday (February 13) in London, England.
'Archie' artist honored with statue by his hometown
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) - A life-size bronze statue of the famous comic book character Archie will soon greet visitors at a New Hampshire town in honor of the local man who illustrated the red-haired, freckled teenager.
Bob Montana, who was the first to draw original depictions of the "Archie" characters, lived in Meredith for 35 years until his death in 1975 at age 54. The Greater Meredith Program, a community development nonprofit, raised $57,000 for the project. The statue will be installed Aug. 9 in Meredith's Community Park to coincide with the town's 250th anniversary.
Montana first drew "Archie" in a New Hampshire cottage in 1942.
His daughter, Lynn Montana, says it is a "dream come true" to have her father permanently honored in Meredith.
GARDENA — Dai Ichi Bonsai Kai announces a bonsai demonstration with Tak Shimazu, bonsai enthusiast and master, on Friday, June 16, at 7 p.m. at the Ken Nakaoka Community Center, 1670 W. 162nd St. in Gardena.
Shimazu immigrated from Japan in 1968 and currently resides in Riverside. Some years back, he retired from his business of 40 years, Tak’s Gardening Service, and he now dedicates many hours of his day to bonsai.
Shimazu studied bonsai under John Naka and Harry Hirao, and in 2013 he traveled back to Japan to freshen up his bonsai skills by studying at a famous nursery. He is considered a master at working with pine and juniper, and an expert at grafting.
He has taught bonsai and held bonsai demonstrations throughout Southern California for various bonsai clubs and events. He has also been a headliner at the Golden State Bonsai Federation.
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Daanbantayan, Cebu Mayor Vicente Loot was shot in the leg after a gun accidentally discharged on Wednesday night (May 30).
According to Senior Insp. Adrian Nalua, the chief of Daanbantayan town Loot was visiting the wake of his supporter in Baranagay Lanao.
“The mayor was about to leave a wake on board the vehicle of Retire Police Insp. Jose Ducay around 8:40 pm when he accidentally sat a gun and fired accidentally,” said Nalua.
Loot sustained a gunshot wound on his left leg and was immediately rushed to Daanbantayan District Hospital for treatment.
Nalua also said the firearm was not recovered during the inspection.
Police are not investigating who owns the gun.
Meanwhile, Provincial Board Member Sun Shimura, the stepson of Loot said they have yet to issue a press statement regarding the incident.
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Gloucestershire have re-signed Yorkshire seamer Josh Shaw on loan.
The 21-year-old, who enjoyed a successful spell in Bristol last season, has again linked up with Richard Dawson's side after struggling to break into the Yorkshire first team this term.
Shaw said: 'I'm delighted that Yorkshire and 'Daws' have got their heads together to give me the opportunity of playing first-class cricket across all formats once again.
"I thoroughly enjoyed my loan period last season and I'm looking forward to working hard to get into contention for selection and improving on last year's stats."
Gloucestershire head coach Dawson, a former Yorkshire player, added: "It's good to have Josh re-joining us after a successful loan spell last season. He will add to our bowling group coming into a very busy period of the season."
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On February 19, a driver in Henderson, Nevada, just a short drive from Las Vegas, was waiting in his car when he saw bright lights in the sky.
The unnamed motorist says the bright star-like lights in the footage, which was taken during broad daylight, started moving towards each other at a rapid speed as if they were attacking each other.
The witness said: "I was waiting in the car while my buddy went into the store. I noticed about 9 to 10 brights dots in the sky that looked like stars.
“The dots were in a line on approx 45 degree angle. All of a sudden they started to move upward on that same angle and it looked like they were attacking each other.”
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Manchester United’s Alexis Sanchez scored his first goal for the club and Romelo Lukaku was also on target as they closed the gap at the top of the Premier League to 13 points with a 2-0 win over Huddersfield Town on Saturday.
After Burnley had held league leaders Manchester City to a 1-1 draw at Turf Moor in the early kickoff, the pressure was on United to take advantage but they struggled to find any rhythm in the first half as Huddersfield stood firm.
However, 10 minutes into the second half the hosts went in front when Romelu Lukaku met Juan Mata’s cross to score his fourth goal in his last six appearances before Sanchez stroked the ball home after his 68th minute penalty was saved.
Struggling Huddersfield offered little as an attacking force in the game and United saw out the victory with ease to at least put some pressure on rivals City, while Huddersfield dropped to second-bottom after a fifth successive league defeat.
LONDON — British police declared a "major incident" early Wednesday after two people were left critically ill following their suspected exposure to an "unknown substance" just a few miles from the scene of a nerve agent attack on a former Russian spy and his daughter.
Emergency officials found a man and a woman — both aged in their 40s — unconscious at a property in Amesbury, England, on Saturday.
Foegele scored twice to lead AHL Charlotte to a 5-4 win over Hartford on Friday.
Foegele's second tally of the night won the game for the Checkers with just a minute remaining in regulation. After a mediocre regular season in the OHL in 2016-17, Foegele exploded in the playoffs to the tune of 13 goals and 26 points in 22 games en route to being named OHL Playoff MVP. A big body that excels in carving out space down low, Foegele's professional career got off to a good start on Friday.
Once a month, a reporter from Riverbender.com and/or EdGlenToday.com will be walking around the main thoroughfare of a municipality in the Riverbend area to pop in on local businesses and ask "how's it going?" On the afternoon of Dec. 23, 2016, Reporter Cory Davenport walked down Main Street in Edwardsville and talked to the owners and managers of Gingham Buffalo, Where They Roam, Recess Brewery, Source Juicery, and Whisker Bones. EDWARDSVILLE - Edwardsville's Main Street is continuing to grow and expand to include several retail locations and eateries thanks to cooperation from the city and the community's willingness to try new things.
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - Iron Mountain Inc:
* IRON MOUNTAIN TO ACQUIRE IO DATA CENTERS U.S. OPERATIONS FOR APPROXIMATELY $1.3 BILLION
* IRON MOUNTAIN INC - DEAL TO BE ACCRETIVE TO 2019 AFFO
* IRON MOUNTAIN INC - DEAL FOR $1.315 BILLION PLUS UP TO $60 MILLION BASED ON FUTURE PERFORMANCE AND SUBJECT TO CUSTOMARY ADJUSTMENTS
* IRON MOUNTAIN INC - ACQUISITION IS EXPECTED TO BE MODESTLY ACCRETIVE TO AFFO IN 2019
* IRON MOUNTAIN - WHILE SUCH DATA CENTER DEALS WERE NOT PART OF CO‘S 2020 PLAN, EXPECT DEAL TO ACCELERATE REVENUE, ADJUSTED EBITDA GROWTH
* IRON MOUNTAIN - POST DEAL, REMAINS ON TRACK TO LOWER DIVIDEND PAYOUT AS A PERCENT OF ADJUSTED FFO TO 70-75%, ASSUMING ANNUAL DIVIDEND/SHARE GROWTH OF ABOUT 4% Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
WESLACO, Texas (AP) — A state lawmaker says he’s recovering after being struck in the head during a new year’s celebration by what he suspects was celebratory gunfire.
Rep. Armando Martinez told The Monitor newspaper that he had gathered with his family late Saturday at a residence near the South Texas town of Weslaco.
He heard gunfire in the neighborhood before hugging his wife as the new year arrived, and then felt like he was hit with a sledgehammer to the back of the head.
It was discovered that he’d been shot and he later underwent surgery to have the bullet removed.
The bullet was given to the Hidalgo County sheriff’s office, which is investigating the matter.
Sheriff’s spokesman Jose Rodriguez warns residents against haphazardly shooting weapons.
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A 66-year-old woman has died after being found lying in front of her car near Hayle yesterday.
The woman died following the incident on Trevere Close in Connor Downs.
Police officers were notified at approximately 7.35am to reports of a woman lying on a pavement in front of her car, a red Daewoo Matiz.
The woman, who was local to the area, was taken to Royal Cornwall Hospital, where she later died. Her next of kin have been informed.
The death is not believed to be suspicious, however the circumstances surrounding the death are being investigated and a post-mortem is due to take place.
Officers from the Roads Policing Team and Serious Collision Investigation Team are appealing for witnesses to come forward, quoting log number 289 101217.
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Blink-182 will have regularly scheduled shows in Las Vegas starting in May after agreeing to a residency at a theater at the Palms casino-resort.
The "pop-punk" band and the parent company of the casino-resort, Station Casinos, on Monday announced the series of shows.
Palms general manager Jon Gray says the band is the "perfect fit for a true rock residency" at the property's Pearl Concert Theater.
The venue can accommodate 2,500. Tickets for the 16 shows scheduled for this year go on sale Friday.
The residency is one of many pieces of the Palms' $620 million overhaul, which also includes a 29,000-square-foot nightclub, a day club, and restaurants in partnership with celebrity chefs Bobby Flay, Michael Symon and Marc Vetri.
The property is west of the Las Vegas Strip.
April 13 Takagi Securities Co Ltd :
* Says the company will be delisted from Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE), effective on April 28, as result of ToB offered by Tokai Tokyo Financial Holdings
* Previous release disclosed on April 5
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - Canada’s Imperial Oil Ltd on Friday reported a quarterly loss, compared with a profit last year, when it realized a nearly C$1 billion gain from the sale of its service stations.
The oil producer and refiner’s net loss was C$137 million ($111 million), or 16 Canadian cents per share, in the fourth quarter, compared with a profit of C$1.44 billion, or C$1.70, a year earlier.
Imperial Oil, majority owned by Exxon Mobil Corp, said production remained unchanged at 399,000 gross oil-equivalent barrels per day. ($1 = C$1.23) (Reporting by Nishara Karuvalli Pathikkal; Editing by Maju Samuel)
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. employers posted slightly fewer job openings in October than the previous month, but the number of people being hired improved.
The Labor Department says nearly 6 million jobs were available at the end of October, down from 6.18 million in September. Manufacturers, retailers, wholesalers and the information sector advertised fewer jobs.
But total hires rose 4.4 percent to 5.55 million.
The government said last week that employers added a net total of 244,000 jobs in October and 228,000 in November. That partly reflected a recovery in hiring after the hurricanes dragged down jobs gains in September.
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Despite the healthy job market, many people are staying in their jobs rather than departing for new ones. The number of quits held steady for a second straight month at 3.18 million.
Indian ADRs ended mostly higher on Wednesday. In the banking space, HDFC Bank rose 1.47 percent at USD 89.09 and ICICI Bank was up 0.13 percent at USD 9.79.
In the IT space, Infosys was up 0.08 percent at USD 15.14 and Wipro fell 0.16 percent at USD 10.23.
In the other sectors, Tata Motors was up 0.01 percent at USD 35.02 and Dr Reddy's Laboratories shed 0.45 percent at USD 40.42.
Big Lick Farms co-owner Suzie Porter unloads freshly picked produce from a trailer at the Winston farm on Friday. The produce was picked in preparation for sale at the Umpqua Valley Farmers Market on Saturday.
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ROCKY HILL, Conn. (WTNH) — Rocky Hill police are investigating after receiving two calls regarding gunshots heard by residents.
According to police, around 8:20 p.m., residents reported hearing several gunshots on Gilbert Avenue in the area of Silo Drive.
One caller told police that a light colored vehicle was spotted on Gilbert Ave. when the shots were being heard.
Upon their arrival, officers located several bullet shell casings on the ride of the roadway. A search of the immediate area found no evidence of anyone or anything being struck by gunfire.
Police are asking anyone with information regarding the incident to contact them at (860) 258-7640.
Chamber Brexit is Richmond Chamber of Commerce's initiative to support and assist businesses during the Brexit process. MPs and local leading political, legal and business figures are supporting its bi-monthly Brexit Seminars to provide information and ensure business is heard.
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Stephen Wooldridge, Olympic gold medallist in track cycling, dies aged 39
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Gasol managed seven points (3-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt), seven rebounds and five assists across 21 minutes in Friday's 113-93 preseason win over the Kings.
Gasol's odd stat line from last Monday's preseason opener included a scoreless effort over a whopping 41 minutes. The veteran big man was considerably more involved Friday and turned in a solid effort on the boards in particular. Gasol's first Spurs season could be termed a disappointment, as he saw the majority of his numbers experience notable drops. However, his shooting was an exception, as he was able to generate his best field-goal percentage (50.2) since the 2011-12 campaign and post a career-high 50.2 percent from three-point range as well. He'll reclaim the starting center role once again in 2017-18, although to what extent his minutes might be managed remains to be seen.
HORSE CAVE, KY (WAVE) – The turmoil continues for the tiny police department in Horse Cave, Kentucky.
The chief and an officer are already suspended in the wake of an FBI investigation.
On Monday, WAVE 3 News learned that Officer Larry Martin was terminated last week.
The city attorney said the firing isn't related to the federal investigation.
Martin wasn't allowed to carry a gun because of a previous federal wire fraud indictment.
Horse Cave only has six officers. Currently, only three are allowed to patrol the streets.
The Hart County Sheriff's Office is helping with patrols.
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Central Alberta high school students will look into possible future careers Thursday at Red Deer College.
CAREERS: The Next Generation, in partnerships with RDC, will host the annual Central Alberta CAREERexpo at the college’s Four Centres Thursday.
Students from 37 schools and more than 100 exhibitors will come to the region’s largest student-focused career information event.
Junior and senior high school students can connect with future employers and representatives from a variety of university, college and technical institutions at the expo. They will also learn more about post-secondary requirements.
More than 3,000 students attended last year’s CAREERexpo.
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One day the right is mocking Hillary Clinton for taking a fall while walking down a flight of outdoor steps in India. The next day the left is mocking the president’s weight. Must we be so infantile in our criticisms? Aren’t there enough issues of substance for us to discuss and debate?
I don’t want to name names here, but suffice it to say that some major voices on the right seemed to enjoy watching Mrs. Clinton’s
may have been killed by critics, but the film was still one of DC Films' greatest successes. Audiences responded to it to the tune of $750M worldwide, and it even won an Oscar which few superhero movies can tout. So of course the sequel is on the way, with much of the cast returning and Gavin O'Connor behind the camera. Clearly, there can be some improvements, and Joel Kinnaman, who played team leader Rick Flag, has some thoughts on how to makebetter.Kinnaman starts by telling Yahoo ! where he thinks things went wrong in the first film, and I agree with him...Yeah, the finale was a huge disaster. I love Cara Delevingne but her depiction of Enchantress was laughable and took the edge off the film in a big way. If the plan really is to "ground" the Suicide Squad to make them more real, O'Connor makes even more sense as a director, and I have to say I'm kinda excited to see where things go.
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SANTA FE, N.M. — A northern New Mexico town will no longer organize an annual commemoration of the arrival of Spanish conquistador Juan de Onate, leaving the consumed pageant and carnival to an independent group.
Espanola Mayor Javier Sanchez confirmed Wednesday a unanimous city council vote to repeal the local government’s obligation to organize the festival.
The celebration includes a costumed procession of an armoured Onate on horseback with a coterie of soldiers, royalty, Christian friars and an Indian scout.
Onate is revered as a Hispanic founding father and reviled for brutality against Native Americans.
Sanchez says the decision opens the way for the city to involve more people including local Native Americans in new cultural celebrations.
Local leaders including city councillor John Ramon Vigil hope a non-profit group can continue the Onate tribute.
The Supreme Court on Monday applauded the efforts of the Maharashtra government and the Haji Ali Dargah Trust to remove encroachments in the area, India Legal reported. The apex court also asked the government agencies to come up with a “beautification plan” for the area in South Mumbai.
It also told the state government to decide on the demolishing of the Kinara Mosque by the next hearing on October 4.
At the last hearing on July 28, the bench had given the Maharashtra government two weeks to inform it about the progress it had made in removing the encroachments near the shrine.
On July 14, the top court had modified its earlier order and allowed the Haji Ali Dargah Trust to file a petition with the Maharashtra government to regularise the Kinara Mosque, a portion of which was facing demolition as an encroachment.
In April, the bench headed by Chief Justice Jagdish Singh Khehar had asked the Haji Ali Dargah Trust to demolish all encroachments in and around the dargah, except the mosque.
Altuve went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 2-1 win over the Rangers.
Altuve, who has three homers and three steals over the previous nine games, has been a nice blend of power and speed. With 18 homers and 26 steals, the second baseman is closing in on a second consecutive 20-homer, 30-steal season.
Michael Desaulniers, 35, was last seen at the end of May in the Daniel McIntyre area, police say. (Winnipeg Police Service)
Winnipeg police are asking for public assistance to find a missing 35-year-old man last seen more than a month ago.
Michael Desaulniers was last seen near Sherburn Street and Wellington Avenue in the Daniel McIntyre area at the end of May, police said in a news release Wednesday.
Desaulniers is described as roughly six feet, three inches tall with a medium build and brown hair.
Police ask anyone with information regarding his whereabouts to contact the Winnipeg Police Service missing persons unit at 204-986-6250 or Crimestoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).
Montana will consider eliminating Daylight Saving Time on Wednesday, as a bill keeping the state on Mountain Standard Time year-round will be debated in the Montana House of Representatives .
Hawaii and Arizona have long opted out of observing Daylight Saving Time. States like Illinois and Michigan have considered staying on standard time year-round, while states like Florida and New Mexico have considered staying on Daylight Saving year-round, according to the Washington Post .
Opponents to the semiannual time change say switching the clocks causes sleep disruption that can contribute to spikes in workplace accidents, stress-induced health risks, traffic and decreased productivity.
Five people were killed Friday after two army training helicopters crashed into each other near a lake in southern France, police said.
The collision took place near Carces lake about 50 kilometres (30 miles) northwest of the resort of Saint-Tropez.
“The helicopters collided. There were three army personnel in one and two in the other. All are dead,” police said in the nearby town of Brignoles, adding that one body had still to be recovered from the wreckage.
The Var region prefecture said the helicopters from the army’s light aviation division were from a school based at Cannet-des-Maures.
Some 20 troops joined two rescue helicopters and a police chopper at the crash scene, along with local officials.
In a tweet Defence Minister Florence Parly expressed “great sadness” and said she was en route to the crash site.
I really don't get this anymore!Any club will have a number of hardcore fans who will follow through thick and thin. Of those, some will be accepting of the situation and others will be less forgiving and seek improvement or will berate those who have tried, but failed.If a club is successful and wins lots of games it attracts more followers, of all types. Many will enjoy the good times and leave when things go wrong, whilst retaining an affiliation that they hope to reconnect with when things improve again. Some fans, at all clubs will be irritating, annoying and even arrogant. It's just how it is and I will not judge a club, or it's supporters but those I come across as I know we all have the capacity to produce the supporters that have seemingly determined opinions on here.As for the club, Bradford, if the stories of their staff levels are true, then it is no wonder they are bust, but I have friends who are slowly dying inside waiting news of their clubs survival - have we forgotten how that feels?
JERUSALEM (AP) — It’s no secret that Israel is a deeply polarized nation, with its prime minister facing a slew of corruption allegations, the peace process at a standstill and the government moving to stifle critics.
But a new survey released on Tuesday shows just how divided the country has become. Seventy-two percent of left-wing voters fear Israel’s democracy is in danger, an even higher figure than the 65 percent of Arab citizens who feel that way.
The annual Israeli Democracy Index interviewed 1,024 people in May and had a margin of error of 3.1 percentage points. The margin increased to 3.4 points for Jewish respondents and 7.9 points for the smaller Arab sample size.
The survey found that 68 percent of all respondents felt that parliament members don’t perform their duties properly.
BOSTON (AP) — The jury in the trial of four Teamsters accused of threatening and harassing the cast and nonunion crew of the TV reality show “Top Chef” has told the judge there is one juror who is “assuming guilt over innocence.”
The note came on the third day of deliberations.
In his note back to the jury, U.S. District Judge Douglas Woodlock said presumption of innocence “is a cardinal principle of our system of justice.”
The Local 25 union members are accused of using strong-arm tactics in an attempt to extort jobs as drivers with union-scale wages. The show’s host, Padma Lakshmi, testified that she was “terrified” when a Teamster confronted her outside a Boston-area restaurant where the series filmed in 2014.
Lawyers for the men say they were merely demonstrating against the nonunion crew.
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FIREFIGHTERS DEAL WITH GAS VALVES LEFT OPEN IN TWO NEIGHBORHOODS
SIOUX CITY FIREFIGHTERS WERE BUSY DEALING WITH REPORTS OF GAS ODORS IN TWO AREAS OF SIOUX CITY MONDAY.
ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF DAN COUGHIL SAYS CREWS WERE FIRST DISPATCHED TO THE VERIZON STORE ON SUNNYBROOK AROUND 8:40 A.M.:
OC………ALL NIGHT LONG. :20
COUGHIL SAYS THE GAS BUILDUP IN THE BUILDINGS CREATED A DANGEROUS SITUATION:
OC…….RESULTING EXPLOSION. :15
THEN IN THE NOON HOUR FIRE CREWS WERE DISPATCHED TO HISTORIC 4TH STREET FOR A REPORT OF A GAS ODOR IN THE APARTMENTS ABOVE BUFFALO ALICE.
COUGHIL SAYS FIREFIGHTERS QUICKLY ISOLATED THE SOURCE OF THAT ODOR:
OC……INTO THE BUILDING. ;09
COUGHIL SAYS THE BURNERS WERE TURNED OFF AND THE BUILDING WAS VENTILATED.
MOST OF THE RESIDENTS WERE AWAY AT THE TIME SO NOBODY WAS EVACUATED.
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Beeville Main Street Director Michelle TreviA o shows just how much the roots of one of the live oak trees in one of the parking lots behind the buildings on the west side of North Washington Street in the downtown area have pushed up the concrete curb. The asphalt and concrete around the trees in some locations have caused the roots to come to the surface in search of water.
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A Fort Worth man who was lying on the ground after being injured in a scooter accident was killed early Sunday when he was struck by a hit-and-run driver. The victim was identified as Joshua Poindexter, 36, who was pronounced dead at 4:02 a.m. Sunday, according to the Tarrant County medical examiner's website on Monday.
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R12bn budget beckons
BUT DA COALITION’S PLAN FOR METRO IN LIMBO AS OPPOSITION REJECTS IT
The Nelson Mandela Bay municipality’s R12-billion budget, which mayor Athol Trollip described as prudent and fair and designed to appease some of the city’s destitute, was rejected by the opposition and thus not passed yesterday.
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Atlanta Braves center fielder Ender Inciarte celebrates with teammate Freddie Freeman after hitting a home run in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Sunday, April 16, 2017, in Atlanta. Atlanta won 9-2.
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× State Supreme Court Grants Stay Of Execution For One Death Row Inmate
FAYETTEVILLE (KFSM) — Death row inmate Bruce Ward’s request for a stay of execution was reaffirmed Monday (April 17) after the Arkansas Supreme Court rejected a motion from Attorney General Leslie Rutledge to reconsider the order, according to Rutledge spokesman Judd Deere.
Ward is one of seven death row inmates scheduled to be executed starting today. He has been on death row since 1990 for killing 18-year-old Rebecca Lynn Doss.
The court granted Ward’s request for a stay of execution Friday (April 14) but offered no reason for its decision. The court also declined to discuss a reason for its decision Monday, Deere said.
Rutledge is evaluating options on how to proceed, Deere said.
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MIDWEST CITY, Okla. - A metro woman is devastated after her vehicle with important items inside was stolen. Her wheelchair and equipment she needed in order to drive a car were inside.
Maria Goodson and her husband's 2010 blue Hyundai Sonata was stolen on Tuesday from a gas station on the corner of 10th and Midwest Blvd.
Maria lost her legs when she was 3-years old.
Her wheelchair and the equipment she needs to drive a car were in the trunk.
Now, she's hoping police will find the culprit.
Meanwhile, her sister started a GoFundMe account to help her replace what she needs to live her life.
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KARACHI - The Pakistan People’s Party Parliamentary Board continued interviews from hundreds of candidates for 13 national assembly and 29 provincial assembly of Sindh general seats in nine districts of Hyderabad Division at Bilawal House on Tuesday.
Parliamentary Board meeting was chaired by Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and President PPPP Asif Ali Zardari and included the members President PPP Women Wing MNA Faryal Talpur, Sherry Rehman, Nisar Ahmed Khuhro, Syed Naveed Qamar, Syed Qaim Ali Shah, Syed Khursheed Ahmed Shah, Murad Ali Shah, Manzoor Wassan, Waqar Mehdi, Ali Nawaz Shah, and Shagufta Jumani. Candidates from Tando Mohammad Khan, Tando Allahyar, Jamshoro, Matiari, Hyderabad, Thatta, Sujawal, Dadu and Badin districts reached Bilawal House from noon to evening.
The Parliamentary Board conducted interviews for each national and provincial assembly separately.
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Manuel is still expected to start Sunday for the Raiders against the Ravens, even with Derek Carr (back) listed as questionable for that contest, Matt Schneidman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Despite Carr being reportedly ahead of schedule in his recovery from a transverse process fracture in his back and practicing on a limited basis for the second day in a row Friday, Manuel still picked up all of the first-team reps during the session, suggesting he'll be under center Sunday. It appears that in a best-case scenario, Carr could be active as an emergency backup rather than the unpolished Connor Cook, but Manuel would likely only head to the bench for an injury rather than performance-related reasons. In his Raiders debut in relief of the injured Carr during the Week 4 loss to the Broncos, Manuel completed 11 of 17 passes for 106 yards, no touchdowns and an interception.
A large fire has caused serious damage to a property in Eccleston, say fire services.
Firefighters from Chorley were called out to the blaze on Bradley Lane at around 1.50 am on April, 18.
Crews arrived to find a detached garage, outbuildings and several 50 foot trees "well alight".
A spokesman for the fire service said: "Two fire engines and crews from Chorley responded to the incident at which a detached garage and other outbuildings adjacent were on fire.
"Firefighters equipped with breathing apparatus used two hosereel jets to put the fire out.
"There were no casualties and the cause of the fire is to be established."
It is thought that the outbuildings were seriously damaged in the incident.
SEOUL, April 7 Tech giant Samsung Electronics Co Ltd estimated on Friday its first-quarter operating profit rose 48 percent from a year earlier, beating expectations as strong memory chip prices likely padded margins.
Samsung, in a regulatory filing, said its January-March profit was likely 9.9 trillion won ($8.76 billion), compared with an average forecast of 9.4 trillion won from a Thomson Reuters survey of 18 analysts.
Revenue likely rose 0.4 percent from a year earlier to 50 trillion won, Samsung said.
The company did not elaborate on its performance and will disclose detailed earnings in late April. ($1 = 1,130.0900 won) (Reporting by Se Young Lee; Editing by Stephen Coates)
Steve Evans believes his side will win at Colchester United on Saturday if they can create the number of chances there that they did last year.
Stags lost the game 2-0 last season but wasted a host of openings as they suffered a fifth straight defeat down there.
Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr has continued to rue his loss to South Africa’s Bafana Bafana in the African Cup Nations qualifiers in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
It was the first only loss the German-born coach has suffered so far in competitive football contest since taking over the Super Eagles in 2016.
Rohr who was speaking in an interview with Soccer Laduma said the South Africans were lucky to run away with a 2-0 win after his side did most of the playing.
“I did regret the defeat, but I think South Africa were very lucky. We had more possession.
“We had the better chances. South Africa scored with only their second shot – that was quite fortunate. “Perhaps they celebrated the victory too much, because they hardly won any other game after- wards. One always has to remain modest even in victory,” Rohr said.
After the World Cup tournament the AFCON qualifiers will resume with Nigeria playing away to Seychelles in September. Libya topping group E will play the Super Eagles in October.
Pretty petunias make great 4th of July American flag
Menlo Park resident Robin Tobias spotted this pretty petunia American flag while out on a run yesterday morning on Fairview Avenue in Atherton. The gardener, Michele Chandler, is from Creekside Landscaping in Menlo Park.
“She came out when I had stopped to look at this beautiful sight, and I was afraid she would question me,” reports Robin. “But instead she offered a big smile and an introduction and invited me to take a look. It was such a wonderful experience. I’m glad I stopped my run to see it!”
Young Bodden Towners shined in Round Eight of the Proud of Them 2017 awards… With half of the awardees hailing from the Eastern district.
The 12 awardees were nominated in the areas of academics, sports, community service and culture and were all honoured in a ceremony at George Town yacht club on 29 November.
Each honouree received a proud of them a certificate and $500. The honourees will also be profiled in the local media.
The full list of recipients were; Sarah Clair Jackson, 17, GT, – academics; Brianna Bodden,16, BT – Academics; Anja van Genderen, BT – academics; Kareem Foster, 17, BT, – Sports; Joshewa Frederick-Charlery, 20, GT – Sports; Jonathan Key, 18, GT – Academics; Jared McGill, GT – Community Service; Bradley McLaughlin, 15, BT – Culture; Jenelle McLaughlin, 23, GT – George Town, Academics/Community Service; Isabella Powery, 14, WB – Sports; Janelle Syms, 19, WB – Academics and Ashli Welcome, 22 , BT – Academics.
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Crawley and Capel boxer Ben Jones
Crawley and Capel boxer Ben Jones lost his Commonwealth Featherweight title fight when he was knocked out by defending champion Reece Bellotti.
Competing in front of an audience of around 9,000 at the prestigious O2 Arena in London in a show shown live on Sky TV, the Sussex star was counted out by referee Ian John-Lewis after 19 seconds of the sixth round following a big overhand right.
Jones was floored in the fourth round following a vicious body shot but he recovered well and finished the round strong.
The fifth was arguably his best round as he landed a good overhand right punch and had his opponent on the back foot for the majority of the round.
This was possibly his downfall as in the sixth he pressed forward to keep up the good form and was caught with an impressive shot.
Bellotti controlled the first three rounds, with Jones responding well to what was thrown at him. However the champion repeated landed the biggest shots to Jones' head and body.
Airboats were spotted helping evacuate residents from their homes in west Houston on September 1.
Instagram user Max Bright captured this footage of the air boat and residents salvaging items from their homes in the Briarforest area of the city. Harvey brought record rainfall to the Houston area causing major flooding that swamped tens of thousands of homes and businesses. Credit: Instagram/mar.bright9 via Storyful
MADRID (Reuters) - Spain will present a candidate for the position of vice president of the European Central Bank, though a final name had yet to be confirmed, Spain’s government spokesman Inigo Mendez de Vigo said on Friday.
“The government has not taken any decision on the candidature. The time limit is until Feb. 7 and we will announce a Spanish candidate. No decision has been made,” De Vigo said at the press conference following the weekly cabinet meeting.
Spain’s Economy Minister Luis de Guindos, who is rumoured to be Spain’s candidate for the post, has said he is convinced the position would go to a Spaniard.
U.S. stocks trade with a slight upside bias on Monday as investors look ahead to a coming Federal Reserve gathering and look for clarity following an explosion in New York City, which could deliver an element of trading uncertainty.
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STOCKTON (CBS13) – Officers are investigating after a shooting at a Motel 6 in Stockton left one man dead Tuesday night.
The Stockton Police Department says officers responded to the motel on Navy Drive just before 9:30 p.m. They found a 26-year-old man who had been shot; he was taken to the hospital but was soon pronounced dead.
A woman was also at the scene, officers say. She told officers that both her and the 26-year-old man were in a room when two other men forced their way inside. The suspects then shot the 26-year-old before taking off.
Homicide detectives have now taken over the investigation.
The 26-year-old’s name has not been released at this point.
Anyone with information relevant to the case is asked to contact Stockton police at (209) 937-8377.
Fireworks set from Alabama coast to mountains
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Fireworks and other festivities are being held in Alabama from the Gulf Coast all the way north to the Tennessee Valley.
A big fireworks show is scheduled for Wednesday night at the Gulf State Park Pier in Gulf Shores.
On the other end of the state, the 35th annual Sand Mountain Potato Festival in Henagar will include music, a car show and fireworks after dark.
What's billed as the state's largest Independence Day show will be held in Birmingham, where more than 2,500 fireworks shells will explode over Red Mountain and the city's Vulcan Park.
Awards for patriotism and humanitarianism will be presented at the annual Spirit of America Festival in Decatur. Fireworks will follow a minor league baseball game in Montgomery.
Those are the thoughts of former Tottenham manager-turned-pundit Glenn Hoddle.
Arsenal travel to face Bayern in the first leg of their last-16 Champions League tonight (7:45pm), whom they have lost to at the same stage in two of the past four seasons.
Welbeck, who only returned from a long injury lay-off last month, has been eased back into the first team fold by Arsene Wenger.
And Hoddle thinks Welbeck would be ideal to spearhead the attack, because he could exploit Philippe Lahm’s lack of pace.
Shawn Daniel was honored at a St. Louis Blues hockey game in January. A posting on the Fire Department’s Facebook page on Jan. 18 said he was among the emergency workers who hurried to help those injured in the bombing. Daniel was working at the time for a private ambulance company near Boston. But the Fire Department says in a statement Tuesday that Daniel was never on the scene of the bombing and did not provide medical assistance. The Fire Department apologized. The statement does not say what discipline Daniel might face. A message left with a department spokesman Wednesday wasn’t immediately returned.
One person was seriously injured when a suicide bomber aged around 10 blew herself up in a New Year's Eve attack in the northeastern Nigerian city of Maiduguri, witnesses and aid workers told AFP Sunday. The girl approached a crowd around a food vendor in the Customs area of the city around 9:30 p.m. on Saturday and detonated her explosives, they said.
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Volunteers to pick up litter along Kentucky roads
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Thousands of volunteers are expected to pick up litter along Kentucky's roadways this week.
State officials say it marks the year's first roadside cleanup outing for Adopt-a-Highway volunteers. The Transportation Cabinet is reminding motorists that when the volunteers are working, roadsides are active work zones and drivers are expected to slow down.
The cabinet says the Division of Roadside Maintenance collects nearly 100,000 bags of highway litter each year. Kentucky's Adopt-a-Highway program assists those efforts.
The program includes nearly 700 groups and volunteers. They remove thousands of bags of litter from about 3,400 miles of roadside. Groups are asked to adopt two-mile sections of road.
Officials say litter pickups are held at least four times per year or as many times as necessary to keep adopted areas reasonably litter free.
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CHARSADDA: A school teacher on Monday allegedly thrashed a fourth-grade student at Garhi Hameed Gul school in Charsadda.
The student due to the beating sustained injuries and was shifted to DHQ hospital for treatment.
A case was registered upon the parents’ request.
District Education Officer Siraj Ahmed took notice of the incident.
DEO Siraj said that he suspended two teachers over the allegation and started a probe into the matter.
Earlier in November, a student of Larkana Cadet College lost his senses due to alleged torture by a teacher.
After being strangulated, Mohammed Ahmed, 14, broke sensitive bones of his neck. He lost his speech and he suffered a paralytic attack which left his limbs motionless.
In March, victim Mohammad Ahmed underwent a successful operation at a private hospital in the United States.
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Perth: Former Test batsman Adam Voges has replaced Justin Langer as the new head coach of Western Australia and the Perth Scorchers, officials said Thursday.
The 38-year-old, a former WA captain who led the Scorchers to two of their three Big Bash League titles, takes over from Langer, who is now in charge of the national team.
Voges, who played 20 Tests, scoring 1,485 runs at 62, including five centuries, finished his 15-year playing career after this season's BBL.
"We already have strong foundations in WA and I'm looking forward to building on them, the values, the structures and the people are all excellent," he said.
"The high-performance staff are some of the best in the country, even in the world."
Voges also had English county stints with Hampshire, Nottinghamshire and Middlesex along with a spell in the Indian Premier League with the Rajasthan Royals.
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SEOUL South Korea's defense ministry said the United States had agreed to deploy strategic assets for annual joint military exercises, Yonhap News Agency reported on Tuesday, citing a ministry report submitted to a parliamentary committee.
It did not immediately give further details, and it was not immediately clear whether the planned deployment of strategic assets for the exercises was in response to North Korea's launch on Sunday of a ballistic missile, in violation of United Nations resolutions.
The United States and South Korea hold large-scale military drills annually in the South, which usually begin in March. North Korea characterizes the exercises as preparation for war against it.
(Reporting by Ju-min Park; Editing by Tony Munroe and Simon Cameron-Moore)
Here is your week 8 high school football schedule and the final scores as they come in:
GAME OF THE WEEK:
Deerfield @ Tiftarea
GHSA:
Mt. Zion, Jonesboro @ Lowndes
Valdosta @ Northside
Bainbridge @ Veterans
Warner Robins @ TCC
East Lake (FL) @ Ware Co.
Cook @ Worth Co.
Dougherty @ Monroe
Thomasville @ Berrien
Brooks Co. @ Early Co.
Baconton @ Randolph-Clay
Seminole Co. @ Calhoun Co.
Miller Co. @ Chattahoochee Co.
Stewart County @ Terrell Co.
GISA:
Westwood @ Edmund Burke
Southland @ Valwood
Pataula @ Southwest GA
SATURDAY:
Rockdale Co. @ Fitzgerald
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Park runner Dawn Nisbet took part in her first 10k race at the Great Manchester Run on Sunday and it was an emotional experience.
Dawn only took up running recently after being inactive for "about 17 years", but after a picture of her finishing last in 5k park run went viral, the mother-of-two has become an inspiration to other fun runners and has pledged to run 1000km this year. You can read more on her blog here.
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Aug 15 (Reuters) - MJC Investments Corp:
* Qtrly gross revenue 109.8 million pesos versus 51.1 million pesos
* Qtrly loss attributable to parent equity holders of the company 174.4 million pesos versus loss of 155.1 million pesos Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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The official start of spring is just a couple days away, but several Idaho ski resort are reporting prime winter skiing conditions after a storm dropped a big helping of fresh snow on the mountain this weekend.the resort said in a news release on Sunday."This was a nice surprise and nicely timed," said resort spokesperson, April Whitney. "The forecast had us hoping for six inches and to get a foot and a half of light, January-style powder is always a pleasant surprise."Brundage Mountain now has a snowbase ranging from 65 to 99 inches."Locals know that March can be one of the best powder months of the season," added Whitney. "So it's fun when a great storm like this hits on a weekend so more people can enjoy it. There is definitely plenty of powder up here to go around."The dumping of late season snow comes as a welcome relief, especially for Bogus Basin, which had struggled with low snowfall earlier in the season.
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A man has been charged with assaulting a Battlefords RCMP officer after a break and enter at a home in North Battleford.
Police were called to the break and enter at the home in the 1400-block of 99th Street early Sunday morning.
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A man had broken into the house and fled with some items after realizing someone living there was home.
He was located by police in an alley carrying the alleged stolen property.
When he was confronted, officers said he started swinging a knife at them.
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Police were able to talk him into dropping the knife and he was taken into custody.
No injuries were reported.
He has been charged with assaulting a police officer with a weapon, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, break and enter, and possession of stolen property.
Fitch Ratings has assigned Nigeria’s USD1 billion 15-year 7.875% senior unsecured notes a final rating of ‘B+’. The final rating replaces the expected rating that Fitch assigned on 6 February 2017. KEY RATING DRIVERS The rating is in line with Nigeria’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) of ‘B+’, which has a Negative Outlook. RATING…
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Drummers, dancers and a fashion show cap off Kitikmeot Trade Show activities Feb. 8 in Cambridge Bay at a cultural event open to the community. That was after delegates attending the Feb. 7 trade show charity auction raised $24,349 for youth in western Nunavut. The mayor's youth advisory council in Cambridge Bay will receive $14,609 of that amount and youth groups in the other four communities in Nunavut's Kitikmeot region will receive $2,434 each. "Thank you to all of the fantastic companies, individuals and organizations who made incredible donations and to the purchasers who were generous in their bidding," said the municipality, in a message on Facebook. The trade show wrapped up Feb. 9 with a pancake breakfast. (PHOTO COURTESY OF JEANNIE EHALOK)
Phone records and intercepted calls show members of President Trump's campaign had repeated contacts with senior Russian intelligence officials in the year before the 2016 election, according to four current and former American officials. CNN's Pamela Brown reports.
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On Sunday, what would have been Charlie Chaplin’s 128th birthday, hundreds of people gathered in costume at the silent film star’s former home in Switzerland, the Associated Press reported.
Mustachioed participants donned black bowler hats with sharp jackets and walking canes, mimicking Chaplin’s famous getup as the Little Tramp, his best-known character. They gathered in front of the estate where Chaplin spent the last 25 years of his life, which opened as Chaplin’s World museum in April of last year in the village Corsier-sur-Vevey on Lake Geneva.
RICHARD JUILLIART via Getty Images A truly little Tramp.
According to the museum, 662 Tramps of all ages showed up, posing for a photo in a star formation. (Because, you know, Hollywood.)
They also had fun with their hats.
We did it! 662 people dressed as the Tramp are gathering to celebrate our first anniversary. #IamPartoftheLegend #ChaplinsWorld pic.twitter.com/pAD7pDq7nT — Chaplin's World (@chaplins_world) April 16, 2017
Dec 12 (Reuters) - Beijing Jingyuntong Technology Co Ltd :
* SAYS IT SIGNS SALES CONTRACT WORTH 300 MILLION YUAN ($45.31 million) Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2ygNNfF Further company coverage: ($1 = 6.6208 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Police are investigating a crash that left one person dead in northeast Albuquerque.
APD says it involved a vehicle and a pedestrian around 10:30 a.m.
Northbound Carlisle south of Montgomery is currently closed.
Drivers are being asked to avoid the area.
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Former Vice President Joe Biden has been elected chair of the board of trustees at Philadelphia's National Constitution Center.
The center made the announcement Wednesday that Biden will succeed former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, whose term ended in January.
Jeffrey Rosen, President and CEO of the center, says Biden's "love for the constitution, and passion for teaching all Americans about its enduring principles, have inspired people around the world."
Biden says he's honored to succeed former presidents Bill Clinton and George H.W. Bush at the head of such a "national treasure."
Biden will also be splitting his time between programs at the University of Delaware and the University of Pennsylvania as part of his post-White House life.
SACRAMENTO (AP) — California would raise the age for buying rifles and shotguns from 18 to 21 and bar people from buying more than one long gun each month under a bill advancing in the Legislature.
It’s been a frequently debated topic nationwide after a Florida high school shooting that killed 17 people.
The Senate on Tuesday approved the measure by Democratic Sen. Anthony Portantino of La Canada Flintridge, sending it to the Assembly on a 23-10 vote.
It extends age and purchase limits that currently apply only to handguns.
Republican Sen. Jim Nielsen of Gerber says California should instead target criminal gangs and those with mental disabilities whom he said will obtain the guns no matter the legal limits.
Walmart and Dick’s Sporting Goods previously announced age limits on gun sales.
Unified police were looking for a man Wednesday who robbed six people at gunpoint in Millcreek two days earlier.
About 10 p.m. Monday, a man wearing a ski mask and dressed in all black entered the Happy Life Club, at 970 E. 3300 South, where Herbalife distributors were gathered, said Lt. Brian Lohrke. The man allegedly held a gun to one victim's head, forcing that person to tie up five others by duct-taping them to chairs, and then tied up that victim, as well.
The suspect then assaulted the victims by punching them, according to Lohrke, and took money, car keys and cellphones. It did not appear any of the victims' vehicles had been moved or stolen, Lohrke said.
Humber, who failed to log a tackle while playing 20 defensive snaps Sunday, has lost his starting outside linebacker spot to rookie Matt Milano, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.
Humber has had three double-digit tackle games this season, but he missed three games due to minor thumb surgery and hasn't been the same player since returning. Milano, meanwhile, has far outkicked the coverage of his rookie fifth-round status, so the Bills will keep ceding more time to the younger player.
These two entries consider the hate crime murders of Trayvon Martin and Jennifer Laude, reinterpret their deaths within historic frameworks, and explore why their stories fade without meaningful changes in US civil rights laws.
Jared Coreau was more familiar with playing in empty pro rinks around the East Coast Hockey League and American Hockey League until last month where a smelling salt in his mask was required to keep himself engaged in games. Coreau made 23 saves for the Detroit Red Wings in a 5-4 overtime loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Sunday in the Centennial Classic.
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NEW YORK, April 10 Thomas Mullarkey, a loan salesman at Credit Suisse, has left the bank, according to sources.
Mullarkey, who was a managing director, worked at the bank for about 24 years, according to BrokerCheck. He informed contacts he was leaving in an e-mail last week.
A Credit Suisse spokesperson declined to comment. Mullarkey did not return an e-mail or a message left on his cell phone. (Reporting by Kristen Haunss; Editing by Jon Methven)
Is This Campaign Aiming To Control Ugandan Women’s Bodies?
The Ugandan government released a circular from the Ministry of Public Service that imposed a stricter dress code for male and female public servants. Under these guidelines, men may not wear tight trousers, must wear a jacket and tie and keep their hair short and well-groomed. The dress code for women is much more detailed.
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Police confirm investigation
Acting Commissioner of Police Winston James wishes to confirm that a matter of a criminal nature involving a police officer was reported to and investigated by the police.
The matter has since been submitted to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions for advice and directives.
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JEROME, Idaho – The Idaho Department of Fish and Game will launch a new license system on March 1.
“For the first time since 2007, the department is upgrading its license issuance system, which is a major undertaking,” Michael Pearson, an administration bureau chief, said in a new release.
The department asks that license buyers be patient during the transition process.
“We’ve trained our staff and vendors on the new terminals and issuance process,” he said, “but it may take a little while before everyone becomes familiar with the new system.”
In 2017, Fish and Game contracted with JMT to operate its licensing system and conduct controlled hunt drawings. The department sells around 1.9 million licenses, tags and controlled hunt applications annually, all done through the contracted licensing system.
BOSTON (AP) — The USS Constitution has sailed in Boston Harbor and fired her guns again to mark Independence Day.
The world’s oldest commissioned warship still afloat left its berth at the Charlestown Navy Yard Wednesday morning and glided through the harbor to mark 242 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
The ship nicknamed “Old Ironsides” traveled to Fort Independence on Castle Island to fire a 21-gun salute. The ship’s commander saluted the crowds gathered there.
A Navy sailor on board recited the Declaration of Independence during the cruise.
An additional 17-gun salute was fired as the Constitution passed the U.S. Coast Guard Station on its way back to the Charlestown Navy Yard. The station is the former site of the shipyard where the vessel was built in 1797.
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March 29 Mylan:
* Spokeswoman says company has no comment at this point on its U.S. FDA application for generic copy of GlaxoSmithKline's Advair
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March 31 Global One Real Estate Investment Corp
* Says it will issue 28,600 new units through public offering
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* Subscription date on May 15 and payment date on May 16
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MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich. - Michigan Senator Gary Peters spoke to Local 4 at the Mackinac Policy Conference on Wednesday afternoon.
Sen. Peters talked about his bipartisan efforts to pass legislation on several issues, including protecting the Great Lakes.
Sen. Peters also talked about Line 5 and the coolant spill under the Mackinac Bridge last month.
"We have to have much quicker response and make sure we don't have an oil spill there," Peters said.
Sen. Peters also said he has no regrets in deciding not to run for Michigan governor.
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(CNN) When a flight attendant requested Eagles fans to "tone it down" during a flight to Philadelphia on Friday night, they responded exactly how you'd expect a plane full of Eagles fans to respond two days before their team's Super Bowl matchup against the New England Patriots.
They belted out their team's fight song.
"Fly, Eagles fly," they sang, "on the road the victory."
Tony Hermosillo, 30, of Lawndale, California, told CNN he was flying with Spirit Airlines from Los Angeles to Philadelphia.
Hermosillo, an Eagles fan since 2002, was traveling with friends to watch the Super Bowl in the team's hometown this weekend.
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Police in Gretna are trying to trace a man and a woman who tried to entice a teenager into their car.
The 15-year-old girl was walking along Africanda Road near its junction with Annan Road on Friday between 21:45 and 22:08.
A dark car stopped in front of her and the pair are alleged to have told the girl to get into the vehicle.
She did not know the occupants of the car and she ran off and reported the incident to her parents.
PC Michael Anderson said: "We are keen to identify the vehicle involved, speak to the occupants and establish why they spoke to this teenage girl.
"We believe the vehicle was driven by a male and a female was front seat passenger.
"We have been carrying out door to door inquires and checking CCTV in the area however if anyone believes they may know the identity of the occupants I would ask they contact police at Gretna on the 101 number."
LONDON, April 18 (Reuters) - Formula One has appointed CAA Sports, a division of the U.S.-based Creative Artists Agency, to represent its global sponsorship rights.
"CAA Sports will be responsible for taking the Formula One brand into new markets and expanding the sponsorship portfolio to include new and innovative commercial partners," it said in a statement.
Sean Bratches, Formula One's managing director for commercial operations, said the appointment was part of a strategic growth plan "to support existing partners and broaden the number of sponsors coming into the sport".
"We have ambitious plans to expand to new markets and seek out exciting brand activation opportunities that will drive new levels of fan engagement," he added.
Liberty Media completed their takeover of the sport in January. (Reporting by Alan Baldwin, editing by Sudipto Ganguly)
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COLUMBUS >> Drivers around Ohio have seen gas prices slip a bit lower since last week.
The state average for regular fuel was about $2.32 per gallon in Monday’s survey from auto club AAA, the Oil Price Information Service and WEX Inc. That’s down a few cents from the average of $2.38 a week ago, but up from about $2.11 at this time last year.
The national average rose two pennies from last week to about $2.41 on Monday. It was much cheaper a year ago, averaging $2.11.
AAA says prices at the pump have been moving higher, as driving demand increases and the switch is made to more expensive summer-blend gasoline.
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BENNINGTON, Vt. (NEWS10) – A local newspaper is changing leadership days after a controversial cartoon showed up in the Bennington Banner.
The cartoon showed a pile of bodies with the caption “Whatever happens in Vegas…”
Day editor Keith Whitcomb Jr. has since resigned. Gren Sukiennik has taken over the post effective immediately.
The newspaper’s president has issued a public apology for the cartoon.
Prosecutors say a Minnesota man lived in his house with the decomposing bodies of his mother and twin brother for about a year.
Sixty-year-old Robert James Kuefler of White Bear Lake is charged with interference with a dead body or scene of death because he neglected to tell authorities they died of natural causes, according to the St. Paul Pioneer Press .
The bodies were found last year. Kuefler was charged this week. He allegedly told police his mother, 94-year-old Evelyn Kuefler, died in August 2015 and his brother, Richard Kuefler, died before that and he couldn't bring himself to bury them.
The complaint says his mother's body was decayed and skeletal and his brother's body was "mummified."
Robert Kuefler didn't return a message left by The Associated Press.
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FC Pune City are in advanced talks with Bengaluru FC attacking midfielder Alwyn George, Goal can confirm. The Stalions have also signed East Bengal winger Nikhil Poojari ahead of the 2018-19 Indian Super League (ISL) season.
Alwyn George made seven appearances for Bengaluru FC over the course of the 2018-19 season but was largely restricted to substitute appearances. The former Pailan Arrows and Dempo player has been with Bengaluru FC since 2015 and has also represented FC Goa in the first season of the ISL on loan.
Pune City are expected to land the 26-year-old's signature soon enough as they look to improve further after a season where they reached the ISL play-offs for the first time.
The team from Pune have signed Nikhil Poojari who was plying his trade for East Bengal in the recently concluded I-League season. The youngster, who is blessed with pace, will be making his first foray outside of Kolkata in his senior career.
The 22-year-old from Maharashtra is returning to his home state with this move.
Finding healthy recipes the family will eat is a challenge. This elegant squash is one we love, and it works with pork, turkey and chicken sausage. —Melissa Pelkey Hass, Waleska, Georgia
The historical Old Nick Village on the N2 outside Plettenberg Bay has an eye-catching new addition in the form of the new Mungo Weaving Mill.
The unusual-looking landmark towering over the landscape at Old Nick has been attracting many curious locals and visitors to the area since opening last month.
The new-look mill is the culmination of years of planning and hard work, and provides a showcase of the art of weaving through the centuries.
It is also a place where staff from the area are producing top quality, natural fibre homeware textiles that are not only proudly South African, but have become increasingly sought after around the world.
Besides providing employment and skills to the local community in a non-industrial environment, another aim was to connect the public with the process of manufacturing textiles, Old Nick Village and Mungo co-owner Stuart Holding said.
“We are excited to bring a new form of ‘experiential retail’ and a one-of-a-kind outing to Plettenberg Bay and the world,” Holding said.
Two very different operas with similar plot lines are Gounod's Faust and Stravinsky's The Rake's Progress. Peter Fox Smith leads us in this exploration.
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Police are searching for a man who attacked and sexually assaulted a woman Wednesday afternoon in the Albany Park neighborhood.
The 26-year-old woman was walking into her building about 1 p.m. Wednesday in the 3400 block of West Irving Park Road when a man followed her and knocked her down, according to a news release from police.
The man then pulled out a knife and sexually assaulted the woman, according to police. The man then left the building.
He is described as a Hispanic man who is about 30 years old and is 6-foot, 1-inch tall. He weighs about 210 pounds, and he was last seen wearing a black T-shirt, tan cargo shorts and black sandals, police said. His hair was styled in a bun.
Anyone with information about the attack is asked to contact Area North Detectives at (312) 744-8261.
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) – Firefighters are on scene of a residential fire in the 4800 block of Cliffoney Drive.
Officials say the call came in at 4:44 p.m. for the fire and it has been marked under control.
There are other details.
Stay tuned to WAVY.com for updates.
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One person is dead after a serious car crash that has closed Veteran's Memorial Highway in both directions between Bay Roberts and North River, according to RCMP.
The victim is a 42-year-old woman from Bay Roberts and was the driver of one of the three cars involved in the collision according to police. Her female passenger has been sent to hospital with minor injuries.
Two of the three cars collided head-on.
The driver of the second vehicle has also been taken to hospital with undisclosed injuries.
This is latest tragedy on Veterans following 3 deaths on Sept. 11. This will further stoke calls for road upgrades. #cbcnl #nltraffic — @TRobertst
The crash occurred around 3 p.m. Friday about half a kilometre south of the North River intersection.
Drivers are asked to avoid the area of Conception Bay North or find another route. Police said they're unsure how long the delay will last.
Digital edition: 16 March 2018
This week’s issue features our investigation into who owns the retailers that dominate the high street, alongside a look at the mega malls that are defying the market, a feature looking at how best to future-proof your logistics network and a countdown of what the fashion industry wants from the Brexit deal.
The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs announced the Tiny Boots Child Care Program on Tuesday at the Hines VA Hospital near Chicago. The department is teaming with the YWCA of Metropolitan Chicago to coordinate child care for veterans who need it.
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UEFA draw: Champions League last 16 with analysis
UEFA draw: Champions League last 16 with analysis
FC Porto receives Liverpool
The draw has been made for the Champions and Europa Leagues knock-out phases. We present the next matches to be played on February and the UEFA club coefficient.
According to the UEFA club coefficients, the following clubs should pass to the last 8: Manchester City, Bayern München, Barcelona, Juventus, Sevilla, Shakhtar Donetsk, FC Porto, Real Madrid.
Champions League
Club - Country - UEFA Ranking
Basel (Switzerland) 18 v. Manchester City (England) 8
Bayern München (Germany) 3 v. Besiktas (Turkey) 23
Chelsea (England) 12 v. Barcelona (Spain) 2
Juventus (Italy) 5 v. Tottenham Hotspur (England) 19
Sevilla (Spain) 7 v. Manchester United (England) 11
Shakhtar Donetsk (Ukraine) 15 v. Roma (Italy) 25
FC Porto (Portugal) 9 v. Liverpool (England) 31
Real Madrid (Spain) 1 v. PSG (France) 6
Would you ever drink your sweat - or even someone else's?
Well, this new machine from Sweden takes the sweat from your clothes and turns it into drinkable water!
The device spins and heats your clothes to remove the sweat, and then passes the vapour through a special filter to leave only the water particles.
Since the launch on Monday, its creators say more than 1,000 people have "drunk other's sweat". They claim the water is cleaner than tap water!
The sweat machine was built for charity Unicef, to promote a campaign highlighting that 780 million people in the world don't have access to clean water.
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Forecasters have issued a tornado watch for most of Louisiana as severe weather is expected to bring a variety of threats to a large part of the Deep South.
The National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma, says portions of Louisiana, Mississippi and south Alabama are the areas of greatest concern for damaging storms.
The Storm Prediction Center says that 6.9 million people in large parts Louisiana, Mississippi and south Alabama are at the highest risk of storms Monday. The area includes several large cities such as New Orleans; Jackson, Mississippi; and Mobile, Alabama.
Forecasters say damaging winds, hail and flash flooding will be possible, and that a few tornadoes Monday afternoon and evening will also be possible.
In Louisiana, the tornado watch is in effect until 2 p.m. Monday.
Don Merriman is the winner of The Post & Mail’s “2017 Ugliest Cap Contest” during the late summer contest period.
Don’s winner was a paint-spattered Chevy cap.
Don also sports another piece of head gear that his friends and family are not particularly fond of either!
Don wins a $25 gift card to Dunham’s Sports in Columbia City.
Thanks to all who entered this fun contest!
The FBI Dallas Division is warning the public to be on alert for a phone scam that displays an FBI phone number on the caller ID. The scammer impersonates a government official and uses intimidation tactics to demand payment of money supposedly owed to the government.
Start the conversation, or Read more at KCBD-TV Lubbock.
Work takes place Tuesday on La. 70 by Lake End Park as part of the Morgan City Levee Improvements Project. St. Mary Parish Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 2 is in charge of the project that entails tying about a quarter-mile stretch of the highway into the levee system. Officials have widened the highway, raised half of it and are in the process of raising the other half, said Lee Dragna, drainage district chairman. Dragna anticipates the La. 70 work to be complete July 20. (The Daily Review/Zachary Fitzgerald)
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars have signed Tommy Bohanon, giving them a fullback on their roster for the first time in three years.
The Jaguars, who are expected to be more committed to the ground game under new coach Doug Marrone, opted not to carry a blocking back the past two seasons. They instead used tight ends and extra linemen in short-yardage and goal-line situations.
Jacksonville also signed receiver Larry Pinkard on Monday, the first day of the team’s offseason program.
Bohanon was a seventh-round pick by the New York Jets in 2013. He started 14 games in three seasons with the Jets, totaling 20 carries for 67 yards and 17 receptions for 155 yards.
Pinkard signed as an undrafted rookie with Green Bay in 2015.
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Police say a skimmer was found on pump #7 at the Mobil Gas Station located at 1090 SE PSL Blvd. Police say a skimmer was found on pump #7 at the Mobil Gas Station located at 1090 SE PSL Blvd. Police say a skimmer was found on pump #7 at the Mobil Gas Station located at 1090 SE PSL Blvd. Police say a skimmer was found on pump #7 at the Mobil Gas Station located at 1090 SE PSL Blvd. Police say a skimmer was found on pump #7 at the Mobil Gas Station located at 1090 SE PSL Blvd. Police say a skimmer was found on pump #7 at the Mobil Gas Station located at 1090 SE PSL Blvd. Police say a skimmer was found on pump #7 at the Mobil Gas Station located at 1090 SE PSL Blvd. It was found Friday by a worker with Adams Tank and Lift who was checking an issue with a pump at the Mobil station at 1090 SE Port St. Lucie Boulevard.
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Thunder and lightning, rain, snow, and blowing wind were all part of a large storm system that blasted its way through Kossuth County and surrounding areas.
There were estimates of as much as 8-10 inches of snow over a two-day period on April 14-15. In addition, a majority of the activities scheduled for the weekend were cancelled or postponed.
The Kossuth County Sheriff’s office issued a no travel advisory on Saturday because of blowing snow creating poor visibility conditions.
For more on this story, please see the April 19th issue of the Kossuth County Advance.
In episode 28 of the Newsroom Insider, host David Crosbie talks to reporter Joanna Frketich about the disconcerting levels of lead in drinking water of some Hamilton schools and daycares. Following a report published by the Toronto Star, over 600 Ontario schools were found to have exceeded the guidelines.
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April 24 (Reuters) - Mcdermott International Inc:
* MCDERMOTT REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2018 FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONAL RESULTS
* Q1 GAAP EARNINGS PER SHARE $0.12
* Q1 EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW $0.09 — THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S
* Q1 REVENUE VIEW $604.8 MILLION — THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S
* FINANCING FOR PROPOSED COMBINATION WITH CB&I ACHIEVES KEY MILESTONE; REMAINS ON TRACK TO CLOSE IN MAY 2018
* SEES FULL YEAR 2018 REVENUES $3.1 BILLION - $3.3 BILLION
* SEES 2018 EARNINGS PER SHARE $0.42 - $0.52
* DURING Q1 OF 2018, IMPLEMENTED F2G INITIATIVES RESULTED IN APPROXIMATELY $15 MILLION IN SAVINGS
* AS OF MARCH 31, 2018, MCDERMOTT’S BACKLOG WAS $3.4 BILLION, COMPARED TO $3.9 BILLION AT DECEMBER 31, 2017
* SEES 2018 CAPEX $100 MILLION - $115 MILLION
* SEES 2018 FREE CASH FLOW $195 MILLION - $235 MILLION
* FY2018 EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW $0.49, REVENUE VIEW $3.16 BILLION — THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
April 24 (Reuters) - Telecom Italia:
* ACTIVIST FUND ELLIOTT REITERATES IT FULLY SUPPORTS TELECOM ITALIA CEO AMOS GENISH - PORTFOLIO MANAGER Further company coverage: (Reporting by Milan newsroom)
Dallas-based investment firm Lantern Capital has struck a deal to purchase the assets of the film and TV studio co-founded by Harvey Weinstein in a transaction that requires the troubled entertainment company to file for bankruptcy.
Weinstein Co. said late Monday that it would file for chapter 11 protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Wilmington, Del., following failed attempts by management and its board to avoid bankruptcy. The studio faces several lawsuits over allegations of sexual misconduct against Mr. Weinstein,...
Sports editor Matt Daniels hands out helmet stickers to five area high school football players who had noteworthy performances during Week 7 of the regular season.
Videographer/Producer: Joe Vozzelli/The News-Gazette
A man was taken to the hospital to be treated for burns after a home and three cars caught fire in Hillsboro Sunday evening.
The one-alarm fire was reported on Northeast Autumnwood Terrace just before 9:30 p.m. Firefighters say the owner of the home was working on a car inside the garage when the fire broke out.
By FOX 12 Staff
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The former Crystal Palace skating rink in Fort Smith will become a new Hogwild Family Fun Center , according to the building's new owner. The Crystal Palace closed for good Nov. 27 .
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BEIRUT (AP) — Islamic State media outlets are reporting that the son of the group’s leader has been killed fighting Syrian government forces.
The announcement of the death of the young son of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi appeared on the group’s social media accounts late Tuesday. It included a picture of a young boy carrying a rifle and identified him as Huthaifa al-Badri.
The statement did not specify when he was killed. It said he was an elite fighter who was killed while fighting Syrian and Russia troops at a power station in the central Homs province.
Al-Baghdadi has been reported killed or wounded on a number of occasions but is widely believed to still be alive. IS has been driven from nearly all the territory it once controlled in Syria and Iraq.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Prosecutors say an Alabama man who planned to hire someone to kidnap a woman and her 14-year-old daughter has pleaded guilty to child sex-trafficking charges.
A U.S. Department of Justice statement says 48-year-old Brian David "Blaze" Boersma was arrested in October by undercover FBI agents. The Decatur man believed they would kidnap the mother and child and had given them more than $3,000. Boersma entered his guilty pleas before U.S. District Judge R. David Proctor on Monday.
The statement says Boersma boasted to his co-worker that he would sell the girl to a pimp he knew in Memphis, Tennessee, who offered $8,000.
A sentencing date has not been set. U.S. Attorney Jay E. Town says Boersma will spend most, if not all, of the remainder of his life in prison.
We have new information on the murder trial of the man accused of killing Aleah Beckerle.
The defense attorney of Terrence Roach, Glenn Grampp, will stay with the case.
[PREVIOUS: Attorney for Terrence Roach files request to withdraw from case]
According to court documents, Grampp filed a motion to withdraw on Monday. He decided to withdraw the motion Thursday in court.
There is no word on why Grampp asked for the withdrawal.
Court officials say it will not be made public because it contains confidential information.
The trial is still scheduled to begin on May 21.
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Canberra Raiders coach Ricky Stuart has re-shuffled his halves combination for a crucial round-three clash against the New Zealand Warriors, recalling Aidan Sezer and benching Blake Austin.
Stuart is also set to give centre Joey Leilua (ankle) more time to prove his fitness, while powerful forward Joe Tapine could make a surprise early comeback just two weeks after dislocating his thumb.
Aidan Sezer, right, is set to replace Blake Austin in the starting team this week. Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong
Leilua had a noticeable limp at Raiders HQ on Tuesday.
Sezer has been named at five-eighth in the starting side to partner Sam Williams in the halves, with Austin shifting to an impact role from the bench.
Williams and Sezer were expected to start the season together, but Austin was injected as the Green Machine five-eighth on the eve of round one.
Photo of the damage courtesy of The Media.
Photo of the damage courtesy of The Media.
A man was arrested for vandalizing a mausoleum at a Kahoka, Missouri, cemetery this week, according to police.
Kahoka Police Chief Bill Conger said the vandalism happened sometime between Monday at 4 p.m. and Tuesday at 1 p.m. He said 17 sites were damaged, but remains were not impacted.
Conger said Kevin L. Roberts, 48, of Kahoka was arrested in connection with the vandalism. He said Roberts was being held Wednesday on a probation violation.
Deiveson Figueiredo Gets Things Started with a KO (UFC Belem Highlights)
Check out highlights from the flyweight fight between Deiveson Figueiredo and Joseph Moralesat that kicked off UFC Fight Night 125 on Saturday in Belém, Brazil.
The UFC next makes its first trip to Perth, Australia, for UFC 221: Rockhold vs. Romero. With UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker currently on the sidelines, former titleholder Luke Rockhold faces Yoel Romero in the UFC 221 main event to battle for the interim middleweight title.
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HAMILTON COUNTY, Ind. -- The day before a student shot two people at Noblesville West Middle School, 911 dispatchers in Hamilton County went through active shooter training. Michael Snowden is the head of the dispatch department, along with Shalina Harrington and Larken Uhrick. They join us to answer questions about what that training was like and how it was put into action.
Active shooter training for scenarios are becoming common across the country. According to CNN, There has been on average, one shooting at a school every week this year, from elementary school to college. This includes gang violence, fights and domestic violence.
If you'd like to know more about active shooter training or any of the other questions, click here.
Inbenta has joined the NICE inContact DEVone ecosystem program and has products available on CXexchange, a customer experience technology ecosystem offering products designed to integrate with the NICE inContact CXone cloud customer experience platform.
NICE inContact CXone combines omnichannel routing, workforce optimization, analytics, automation, and artificial intelligence on an open cloud foundation.
Inbenta provides hybrid chat and chatbot technology that extends CXone's chat capabilities. NICE inContact customers will benefit from Inbenta's live chat capabilities by automating repetitive tickets, questions, and transactions and providing a seamless hand-off from bot to agent.
A number of you in the past few weeks have asked for an update on the progress of my black Confederates manuscript. I am pleased to report that earlier today I sent off the revised manuscript to The University of North Carolina Press.
This revised manuscript benefited from the comments of two anonymous reviewers chosen by the publisher. I also want to thank Andy Hall for taking the time to read and comment on the first four chapters as well as Colin Woodward, who reviewed one of the earlier chapters for me.
From here the manuscript will be thoroughly reviewed by the editorial team at UNC Press. I am close to finalizing roughly 20 illustrations that will accompany the text. The manuscript is 325 pages, including the bibliography or roughly 72,000 words of narrative text.
I haven’t heard anything certain about a publication date, but I will be sure to pass it on to you once I hear from the publisher.
April 10 Zhuhai Hokai Medical Instruments Co Ltd :
* Sees net profit for Q1 2017 to decrease by 10 percent to 25 percent, or to be 40.0 million yuan to 48.0 million yuan, compared to net profit of the same period in 2016 (53.3 million yuan)
* Comments that delayed income recording of hospital project, as well as increased investment and expenses are the main reasons for the forecast
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/YDCkDC
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
A trip to the grocery store turned into humiliation for an Ohio mom.
Charli Stevens said a woman approached her and told her clothes "looked a little too small on her.”
Stevens said she was so shocked she stopped shopping, got in her car and cried.
She was embarrassed, but took it as an opportunity to teach her 5-month-old son and 4-year-old daughter.
Stevens told the website Today Parenting she actually lost 50 pounds in recent months. Stevens posted a picture of herself saying people need to start being nice to and have some respect.
We want to know how do you teach your kids to respect others?
Share your thoughts on the TV5 Facebook page using the hashtag #WhereMomsMeet.
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May 3 Onemain Holdings Inc:
* Onemain Holdings, Inc. reports first quarter 2017 results
* Q1 earnings per share $0.25
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.74 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Says net finance receivables reached $13.2 billion at March 31, 2017, up from $13.0 billion at March 31, 2016
* Says net charge-off ratio was 8.5% in Q1 of 2017, up from 7.5% in prior quarter, and up from 7.5% in prior year quarter Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting by Prithvi Kanti Bandyopadhyay)
Diego Costa has again been ordered to return to Chelsea with the club adamant that Atletico Madrid will not land the AWOL striker for a knockdown fee.
Costa revealed that he has been fined by Chelsea for failing to return to training after being given an extra week off at the start of pre-season, following Antonio Conte’s text message confirming he had no future at Stamford Bridge.
In an unsanctioned interview, Costa claimed he was prepared to spend an entire year in Brazil without being paid by Chelsea unless the club let him return to Atletico.
But Chelsea have reiterated to the 28-year-old that they expect him to return to England and fulfil the terms of his contract by training and doing everything he can to make himself fit and available for selection.
Negotiations have taken place between Chelsea and Atletico over Costa’s desired return to Spain, but the Premier League champions insist his contract must be adhered to until any such time as a transfer is agreed.
RCMP
News release
Peace River, AB: On August 27, 2016 RCMP members from the Peace Regional RCMP received a complaint in Peace River, Alberta of graffiti vandalism to the Springfield School.
RCMP are looking for information regarding possible suspects as well as any information on the “303” tag.
If you have information about this investigation please call the Peace Regional RCMP at 780-624-6677 or call your local police detachment. If you want to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), by internet at www.tipsubmit.com, or by SMS.
DART officials say that a van has crashed into one of their trains in Downtown Dallas. The collision occurred just before 1pm on April, 24th.
Officials say a van ran a red light near DART's West End Station at North Houston Street and Pacific Avenue, colliding with the northbound Green Line train.
Luckily, no one was injured in the accident. DART was forced to suspend services in the area but they have since resumed.
Via NBC DFW
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — You can meet Buffalo’s mayoral candidates this week during a public informational meeting.
It’s happening Tuesday from 12:30-2:30 p.m. at the Northwest Buffalo Community Center.
The candidates will face incumbent Mayor Byron Brown, who is seeking his fourth term.
You might look at pictures of Samsung's insanely wide CHG90 monitor and think: "Who on earth needs a monitor this wide?"
I'll bet a lot of people said the same thing when square 4:3 TVs and monitors were still the standard, back in the early 2000s, and "widescreen" 16:9 TVs and monitors hadn't yet become mainstream. Now, 16:9 widescreen is the standard monitor aspect ratio.
But why stop at 16:9? Well, the industry didn't stop there — in 2015, it started producing "ultrawide" 21:9 monitors, which offered more screen real estate for work and gave PC gamers that extra layer of immersion.
It's now 2017, and Samsung thinks you need even more screen, so it made the "super-ultrawide" CHG90 monitor, which has an aspect ratio of 32:9 . That's two 16:9 widescreen monitors in one.
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The question is not why Samsung made this outrageously wide monitor, but — especially for gamers — what is it like to use?
SHARE COPY LINK NC State coach Elliott Avent talks about playing at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park, the victory over UNC and the Wolfpack's upcoming games against Duke, North Carolina and ECU. Ethan Hyman
NC State coach Elliott Avent talks about playing at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park, the victory over UNC and the Wolfpack's upcoming games against Duke, North Carolina and ECU. Ethan Hyman
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The Joliet Park District, which organizes The Taste of Joliet each year, was forced to search for another act for the Friday, June 22nd concert, after headliner “Huey Lewis and the News” was forced to cancel when lead singer Huey Lewis announced health issues. On his twitter page, Huey Lewis said all 2018 performances are canceled after losing most of his hearing.
Since that announcement, the Joliet Park District has been in search for a replacement. And this morning on the “Slocum in the Morning Show,” the park district announced the new Friday, June 22nd headliners: Rick Springfield and Dennis DeYoung and the Sounds of Styx.
The Taste of Joliet is held at Joliet Memorial Stadium from June 22nd to June 24th.
A March 2017 statewide poll of Pennsylvania adults over the age of 18 indicates Pennsylvanians want collaborative agreements between nurse practitioners and medical doctors, suggesting current lobbying efforts in Harrisburg to eliminate them are unwarranted. The Patient Poll , which has a 5.1 percent margin of error and is sponsored by the Pennsylvania Medical Society, found that 82.2 percent of those surveyed want Pennsylvania to maintain its requirement that nurse practitioners have a collaborative agreement with a medical doctor.
Start the conversation, or Read more at Newswise.
(CNN) On Friday, we finally got the much-promised memo crafted by House Intelligence Committee Chairman Devin Nunes (R-Calif.) that allegedly blows the top off of the "deep state" conspiracy within the Justice Department aimed at discrediting Donald Trump's presidency.
What was more interesting to me was how Trump reacted to the memo.
"I think it's a disgrace," he said. "What's going on in this country, I think it's a disgrace." He added, "A lot of people should be ashamed of themselves and much worse than that."
In case you were wondering who Trump meant about being "ashamed of themselves," he made himself very clear soon after.
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April 6 CarMax Inc, the No.1 U.S. used-car dealer, reported a 9.3 percent rise in quarterly revenue, helped by higher vehicle sales.
Net earnings rose to $152.6 million, or 81 cents per share, in the fourth-quarter ended Feb. 28, from $141.0 million, or 71 cents per share, a year earlier.
Net sales and operating revenue rose to $4.05 billion from $3.71 billion.
However, average selling prices for used vehicles fell 1.6 percent to $19,435. (Reporting by Ankit Ajmera in Bengaluru; Editing by Saumyadeb Chakrabarty)
April 3 XBiotech Inc
* XBiotech announces top-line results for 514G3 antibody therapy in serious staphylococcus aureus infections
* XBiotech Inc - no drug-related adverse events were observed at any of dose escalation levels for 514G3 antibody therapy
* XBiotech Inc - total of 28 SAES in 15 patients were reported during study period including 4 deaths
* XBiotech Inc - "although deaths observed in treatment arm of study did not appear to be drug-related, this will warrant careful evaluation in larger studies"
* XBiotech Inc - four deaths occurred in treatment arm versus none in placebo group in study Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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2:00 What is mumps and how does it spread?
0:52 Disruptive passenger banned from Delta after shouting about Trump
1:38 Save these rare pigs by eating them
1:01 Vit plant receives big piece of equipment
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× Pickaxe attacker sentenced to up to 20 years in prison
CLINTON, Iowa – The woman who attacked a couple inside their business with a pickaxe will spend up to 20 years in prison, Police say.
Cassandra Doran plead guilty last month to willful injury, use of a dangerous weapon and criminal mischief.
Attempted murder charges were dropped in exchange for the plea deal.
Clinton Police say last February, she went into the “Gazebo Antique and Collectibles” and started breaking items with a pickaxe. She then attacked one of the store owners.
Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Kukak Bay Watch” by Mike Darter.
“A coastal brown bear walks the beach in Kukak Bay, Katmai National Park, Alaska,” explains Darter.
See more of Mike Darter’s photography at www.jmdarter.com.
Photo of the Day is chosen from various OP galleries, including Assignments, Galleries and the OP Contests. Assignments have weekly winners that are featured on the OP website homepage, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. To get your photos in the running, all you have to do is submit them.
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UPDATE 1-Sky and Virgin Media join forces for targeted TV advertising
LONDON, June 15 British pay-TV rivals Sky and Liberty Global's Virgin Media will team up to offer advertisers access to more than 30 million TV viewers in Britain and Ireland.
School’s out for summer and for seniors graduating high school the next chapter of their life is about to begin.
To help make that transition a little easier, some seniors who maintained a 3.5 GPA and had perfect attendance competed for a new car.
The winner was Robyn Robinson from Post Falls High School.
Findlay Nissan in Post Falls held a reverse drawing, meaning they would draw names until one person had not been picked.
Robyn told KHQ she was surprised she won.
“Well I don’t have very good luck I’m still in shock,” Robinson said, “and it’s kind of surprising but I was going to have my piano teacher come with me and she was sick this morning so she said I hope you win.”
Robinson says she plans on going to North Idaho College for two years and then transferring to the University of Idaho to pursue a degree in advertising.
CAMP HILL, Pa. (WHTM) – Crews responded Monday evening to a 2-alarm fire at a home on the West Shore.
The fire was reported around 7:30 p.m. in the 1000 block of Country Club Road in East Pennsboro Township.
As a result of the fire, the American Red Cross is assisting two adults.
No injuries have been reported.
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Leonard Taylor has filed a lawsuit against his former employer, club vet Barry Mullineaux, for $1 million for emotional abuse, claiming he was forced to buy cocaine for celebrity guests.
Griffen had five total tackles and his 13th sack in Sunday's 31-24 loss at Carolina.
After recording a sack in each of Minnesota's first eight games, Griffen had failed to take down the quarterback in two of his last three contests. He has a nice matchup in Week 14 against a struggling Bengals offensive line that has given up the 12th most sacks in the NFL.
Feb 13 Gevo Inc
* Gevo announces proposed public offering of common stock and warrants
* To use 15 pct of net proceeds from offering to pay down a portion of its outstanding 10 pct convertible senior secured notes due 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
LAKE MILLS -- St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish/St. Francis Xavier Church in Lake Mills will hold its annual turkey festival on Sunday, July 15, from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at 608 College St. in Lake Mills.
Dinner and carry outs will be served from 11 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.
The Thanksgiving-style turkey dinner will be served family style in the air conditioned center.
A country store will feature crafts, collectibles, baked items, candy, cookies, jams, and jellies.
A silent auction will have many exciting items to bid on, including Basket Bonanza items, cruises on Rock Lake, sporting paraphernalia, and more.
There will be children's games and a raffle with cash and other exciting prizes.
Tickets will be available all day with a drawing to be held at 2:45 p.m.
THE Western Bulldogs will be hoping to start their AFLW season with a bang when they hosts Fremantle to close out Round 1 on Sunday evening.
The Dogs finished sixth on the ladder in their inaugural season last year, only a spot above the Dockers in what was a majorly disappointing campaign.
However, they have added youngsters Isabel Huntington (Pick 1), Monique Conti (Pick 4) and Jenna Bruton (Pick 11) in a promising draft.
Fremantle will be hoping to get more from its team after being hyped as flag favourites last season, but seeing many WA stars move interstate. Kara Donnellan is a clear superstar for the Dockers.
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In this Sept. 7, 2007, file photo, David Letterman, right, the host of "The Late Show with David Letterman" on CBS, and his mother Dorothy Mengering share a laugh during the dedication of the $21 million David Letterman Communication and Media Building on the campus in Muncie, Ind.
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The 2016-17 NBA season is in the books and it's time to look ahead to next season. Who should the Charlotte Hornets draft when it's all said and done? The NBA season officially came to an end in Oakland, California as the Golden State Warriors defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers in game 5 of the NBA finals 129-120 to capture the NBA title.
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A large gorse fire at Cave Hill Country Park in Belfast has ravaged 20 acres of woodland this evening.
The blaze, which is still burning, took hold around 7.15pm.
Fire crews from the nearby Westland station in west Belfast attended the scene and after bringing the blaze under control, they left the last 20m to burn out overnight, while still monitoring the situation.
This is the second gorse fire in the city this week, following a similar incident on Black Mountain on Monday.
Home Kentucky Owensboro Police Investigating Suspicious Device Found in Hotel October 6th, 2017 Tyrone Morris Kentucky, Owensboro
Part of an Owensboro hotel is evacuated after a report of a suspicious device.
Owensboro Police were called to the Super Eight Motel on Goetz Drive just after 1 p.m. Friday afternoon.
An employee alerted them to that suspicious item in a vacant room.
Officers determined it was potentially hazardous, and evacuated the surrounding rooms.
OPD’s hazardous devices united moved the item outside and destroyed it.
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Ferraro Foods in Trail and Rossland, and L & L Bakery and Wests Downtown in Castlegar, have teamed up with Easter Seals BC & Yukon to sell Paper Eggs at the checkout to support children and families who stay at Easter Seals Camp Winfield and the Easter Seals House in Vancouver.
The annual Easter Seals Paper Egg Campaign runs until Easter Sunday — on April 1 – at retailers in communities across Canada.
Every paper egg sold will help to fund transformative and life-changing programs and services for individuals living with disabilities. You can also purchase eggs online at www.paperegg.ca and send a personalized Easter Seals Spring eCard to your family and friends.
Purchase a dozen eggs for $20 or buy the whole coop for $50. Select from three unique Spring eCard designs, customize your message and send as many cards as you would like.
Celebrate Spring and show your support for Easter Seals BC & Yukon.
Arik Air suspends flights to London, Jo’burg
Arik Air has suspended its international flight operations to the London and Johannesburg routes. The spokesman of the Asset Management Company of Nigeria (AMCON), Mr Jude Nwauzor, made the announcement in a statement issued on Tuesday in Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that AMCON had on Feb. 9 taken over the airline […] The post Arik Air suspends flights to London, Jo’burg appeared first on The Nation Nigeria... Read Full Story
A stunning remodeled 3 bed/2 ba home in the Woodside Plaza area of Redwood City. Living room with hardwood floors, crown moldings, plantation shutters, built-in speakers and wood burning fireplace. Formal dining room with chair railings, crown moldings, hardwood floors and an elegant stained-glass light fixture. The gourmet kitchen features Shaker style wood cabinets, Honed granite slab counters, recessed lights, pendant lights, breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances, built-in microwave, display cabinets, pull-out shelves, corner cabinets with rotating shelves, tile floor, gas range and door to side patio area. Both bathrooms have been remodeled with top grade materials. Master bedroom with wall of windows and doors that open to a covered patio area. Hardwood floors throughout. Dual pane windows. Two-car garage. Freshly painted exterior. Brand new roof. The backyard is reminiscent of an English garden with lawn area and pathways. Large storage shed.
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Hernandez, a former store clerk was convicted Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017, in one of the nation's most haunting m... Musicians Lady Gaga and Alicia Keys along with Oscar winner Jessica Lawrence are among more than 140 celebrities condemning a Texas "bathroom bill" targeting transgender people. Musicians Lady Gaga and Alicia Keys along with Oscar winner Jessica Lawrence are among more than 140 celebrities condemning a Texas "bathroom bill" targeting transgender people.
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CNN: LAS VEGAS SHOOTER TOOK 20 CRUISES, SOME TO FOREIGN PORTS.
In addition to his frequent forays into casinos and gun shops, Las Vegas strip killer Stephen Paddock took 20 cruises, many of them in Europe and the Middle East, investigators have learned.
The cruises included stops at ports in Spain, Italy, Greece, Jordan and the United Arab Emirates, according to information provided by a law enforcement source who asked not to be identified because the source was not authorized to share information about the investigation. Paddock’s girlfriend, Marilou Danley, accompanied him on nine of the cruises.
Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) and Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) high-five during the second quarter of their game against the Detroit Lions on Monday, December 26, 2016 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. (Ashley Landis/The Dallas Morning News)
Cowboys rookie duo Ezekiel Elliott and Dak Prescott dominated the NFL's jersey sales list last year. Elliott topped the list while Prescott came in second as Cowboys fans had to have the new No. 21 and No. 4 jerseys.
But the two no longer sit atop the charts.
The NFL released its new list of top-selling jerseys this week and Prescott came in at No. 3, quickly followed by Elliott at No. 4. New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, fresh off his fifth Super Bowl win, is selling the second-most jerseys in the NFL.
But the heartbreak likely didn't last long for Dak. On Wednesday it was announced he will have a new paycheck coming in as the newest brand ambassador for New Era Cap.
Deputies are seeking to identify the suspect who attempted to steal lawn equipment. (Source: Richland County Sheriff's Department)
Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department are asking for the community’s help in identifying a suspect wanted for attempting to steal lawn equipment from someone’s property.
It happened just after 1 a.m. on the 10000 block of Forrest Shealy Road. The suspect was captured on surveillance video attempting to steal the equipment. Deputies say nothing was taken.
Sheriff Lott urges anyone who may recognize the suspect to contact Crimestoppers in any of the following ways:
PHONE: Call 1-888-CRIME SC (888-274-6372)
TEXT: TIPSC plus your tip info to CRIMES (274637)
ONLINE: www.midlandscrimestoppers.com and email a tip.
Your identity will be kept anonymous, and if your tip leads to an arrest, you could be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000.
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Desert Fatality
The California Highway Patrol is investigating an accident that occurred late Saturday night.
The accident was reported at about 11:45 p.m. Saturday in the open desert off of Wheeler Road. According to the CHP , a 2016 Yamaha YXZ1000 ridden by a 57-year old man from El Cajon , was southbound in the desert when he hit a dirt berm , became airborne and overturned. The driver sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The collision remains under investigation.
Zac Efron has said that his kiss with Zendaya in The Greatest Showman was his “favorite kiss, I think ever,” and now she’s explaining why he said that.
The 21-year-old actress opened up while appearing on Live! with Kelly & Ryan on Monday morning (December 11).
“I think people got caught up in the actual thought of kissing,” Zendaya started to explain.
She continued, “Our characters are these forbidden love characters. They are an interracial couple that at the time would be completely frowned upon and not allowed. The entire time, in this love story, they’re not supposed to be seen together, touch each other, anything.”
“So any moment where they just even make eye contact is so special,” Zendaya added. “Not just for the audience, but for these two characters. When they do get to actually kiss, it’s a huge moment.”
The Greatest Showman opens on December 20.
Zendaya Talks About Zac Efron’s Reaction to Their Onscreen Kiss
TURANGI, New Zealand (AP) - New Zealanders still don't know who will next lead their country after a final vote count from a general election two weeks ago tightened the close race between liberals and incumbent conservatives.
Election officials on Saturday released the final 17 percent of the vote tally, including votes cast by people who were overseas.
Negotiations to form the next government will now begin in earnest. The conservative National Party ended with 44 percent of the vote, while the liberal bloc of the Labour Party and the Green Party ended with a combined 43 percent.
That left both sides needing to negotiate with the small New Zealand First party, led by maverick lawmaker Winston Peters. That party finished with 7 percent of the vote, leaving it holding the balance of power.
Image copyright Google Image caption The 24-year-old woman was stabbed at an address on Gibbons Drive in Sheffield
A 15-year-old boy has been charged with attempted murder after a woman was stabbed in Sheffield.
South Yorkshire Police were called to Gibbons Drive in the Norton area of the city soon after midnight on Saturday.
A 24-year-old woman had been stabbed in the upper body and suffered "life-threatening injuries", police said.
The boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was arrested and is due to appear at Sheffield Magistrates' Court on Tuesday.
He also faces a charge of possession of an offensive weapon and has been remanded in custody.
A 25-year-old man arrested shortly after the stabbing has been released without charge.
Police said the victim remains in a serious but stable condition in hospital, and have appealed for information.
– Hideo Itami was not part of the NXT TV tapings on Wednesday and he wasn’t at last night’s NXT event in Dade City. Itami will not be wrestling in NXT episodes prior to NXT Takeover: WarGames, but he is still advertised for the event.
– Tickets are on sale for NXT live events in Austin, Texas (November 16) and San Antonio, Texas (November 17), just before NXT Takeover: WarGames. You can find the Austin tickets here and the San Antonio tickets here.
– Donovan Dijak is now the father to a baby boy named Connor James Dijak. He posted a photo of his son on Twitter:
Flowers (groin) has been the subject of pre-Draft trade discussions, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Flowers, the ninth overall pick of the 2015 NFL Draft, has started 47 of 49 possible games in his professional career. Despite consistently avoiding injury Flowers has not lived up to the expectations set by his high draft pedigree, and the New York offensive line struggled mightily in 2017. A fresh start for both sides could make sense -- the Giants signed left tackle Nate Solder to the largest offensive line contract in the NFL this offseason, while Flowers has yet to make an appearance at the team's voluntary workout program. The Giants could look to move Flower for capital in the upcoming 2018 NFL Draft, and bring in a rookie prospect to protect veteran quarterback Eli Manning.
EUR/USD Mid-Day Outlook Daily Pivots: (S1) 1.0548; (P) 1.0590 (R1) 1.0621; More..... EUR/USD dives to as low as 1.0520 so far today and intraday bias remains on the downside. As corrective rise from 1.0339 is finished at 1.0828 already, fall from there is tentatively viewed as resuming larger down trend. Deeper fall should now be seen back to retest 1.0339. Decisive break there will confirm our bearish view and target parity. On the upside, above 1.0632 will turn bias neutral first. But recovery should be limited well below 1.0828 and bring another decline. In the bigger picture, whole down trend from 1.6039 (2008 high) is in progress. Such down trend is expected to extend to 61.8% projection of 1.3993 to 1.0461 from 1.1298 at 0.9115. On the upside, break of 1.1298 resistance is needed to confirm medium term bottoming. Otherwise, outlook will stay bearish in case of rebound. Subscribe to our daily and mid-day newsletter to get this report delivered to your mail box
ROOTS AND FOLK: One of the Tweed's favourite Duos, Salt and Steel, play the Kingscliff Beach Hotel this Friday at 7pm.
The judges express their collective concerns about the cook time on the junior chef's chicken breasts.
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FORT SILL, OK (KSWO)- Just ahead of the holidays, about 30 soldiers are back home this morning.
The soldiers returned during a welcome home ceremony just around 5:00 this morning. Those returning are with Fort Sill's 761st Explosive Ordnance Detachment. They're returning from the Central Command Area of Operation.
Their welcome home ceremony was originally scheduled for last night at the Rinehart Fitness Center, but was pushed back to 5:00 this morning because of flight schedules.
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It's great for the fans to see the veteran catcher play all over the diamond, but some might not take it so well.
Mike Allen: “Trump advisers and allies are floating the idea of replacing Secretary of State Rex Tillerson with CIA Director Mike Pompeo, age 53 — someone who’s already around the table in the Situation Room, and could make the switch without chaos.”
“We’re told that Trump is quite comfortable with Pompeo, asking his advice on topics from immigration to the inner workings of Congress. Pompeo personally delivers the President’s Daily Brief, making him one of the few people Trump spends a great deal of time with on a daily basis.”
“Sources tell us Trump recognizes that a Cabinet shuffle would bring bad press. White House Chief of Staff John Kelly wants stability, and so is discouraging high-level departures before next year. And yet, insiders say Trump’s relationship with Tillerson is broken beyond repair.”
Provincial police are patrolling Ontario roads in transport trucks this week in an effort to crack down on distracted driving by commercial truck drivers.
Ontario Provincial Police say the five-day road safety blitz launched Monday is the first time officers have used transport trucks on patrol.
They say being in the trucks will give officers a better vantage point for spotting distracted or dangerous drivers.
The OPP say inattentive driving causes over a quarter of all commercial vehicle collisions.
A GoFundMe campaign for Keaton Jones has been put on pause.
Over the weekend, a video of Keaton talking about being bullied at school went viral after being shared on Facebook by his mom Kimberly Jones. In response, stars like Chris Evans, Millie Bobby Brown, Hailee Steinfeld, Snoop Dogg and many more celebs have sent their social media support to Keaton.
After the video went viral, a campaign page was started by Joseph Lam for the bullied teen.
"I came across this video on facebook of Kim Jones and her son Keaton," a description for the campaign page read. "Keaton is being bullied at school. This video really touched my heart. I decided to do this GoFund Me to help with this childs future."
U.S. District Court Judge Richard Leon has instructed both sides in the trial — AT&T and the Department of Justice — to limit what they say in public about the case. Stephenson said he wanted to abide by the judge’s order. The deal wound up in court because the Justice Department sued AT&T in November to block the deal. Leon’s decision is expected by June 12.
Gadsden City defeated Grissom, 62-50, in the Class 7A, Area 7 Tournament championship game last Saturday (Feb. 11) in Huntsville.
The Titans (16-13) will face Mountain Brook in the Northeast Regional Tournament semifinals at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday (Feb. 16) at Jacksonville State.
For GCHS, tournament MVP Deonte Jones finished with 21 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists. Jaylen Cole added 12 points, while Darien Hollis and Toryque Bateman grabbed 11 and 10 rebounds, respectively.
Tournament MVP Haley Troup scored 18 points and Brooke Burns added 13 as Gadsden City defeated Grissom, 47-43, in the championship game of the Class 7A, Area 7 Tournament on Feb. 10 at GCHS.
The Lady Titans (24-4) will play Spain Park in the Northeast Regional Tournament semifinals at 12 p.m. on Thursday (Feb. 16) at Jacksonville State.
Burns and Kyana Rigby joined Troup on the All-Tournament team.
KMTC Phagwah meet set for March 18
The Kennard Memorial Turf Club will be hosting its annual Phagwah Race meet on March 18 at Bush Lot Farm, Corentyne, Berbice.
The main event listed on the card is the E and Lower for 7 furlongs and fetch a top prize of $700,000 with the runner up taking home $350,000; fourth place will pocket $175,000 and fourth place $88,000.
Other races carded are the L-non winners (5 furs) for a winning purse of $120,000, I and J and lower (6 furs) in which the winner will receive $200,000, L Open (5 furs) for $150,000 winning prize, H and lower w/a (7 furs) for $300,000 winning purse and K and lower (6 furs) which will see the winner taking home $160,000.
The races will be held under the rules of the Guyana Horse Racing Authority and entries will be closed on March 11; no late entries will be accepted.
Registration can be done through Ivan Dipnarine on 331-0316, Cecil Kennard 623-7609, 225-4818, Fazal Habibulla 657 7010, Dennis Deroop on 640-6396 or Campton Sancho on 602 1567.
May 2 Perrigo Company Plc
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* Search warrants were executed at company's corporate offices associated with an ongoing investigation by U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division related to drug pricing
* Co is cooperating with appropriate authorities
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In episode 5 of Season 7, Jon Snow's family tree is once again put to the test.
After his tense moment with Drogon, where the dragon allows Jon to reach out and touch, we may have the first proof that Jon Snow is indeed a legitimate Targaryen.
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This just happened, and is reported briefly by many venues, including NBC News.
An explosion occurred during the Monday morning rush hour near New York City’s Port Authority, police said.
One suspect is in custody following the incident at 42nd Street and Eighth Avenue, a senior NYPD official said.
The suspect sustained a minor injury but it was not immediately clear if anyone else was wounded, police said.
Emergency vehicles rushed to the scene, causing major evacuations in the massive transit hub.
The Fire Department of New York City said they received a call about the explosion at 7:19 a.m. ET.
The Port Authority Bus Terminal is the nation’s largest bus terminal and about 230,000 passengers pass through it on a weekday, its website says.
President Donald Trump was briefed on the incident, White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders said.
Lotto is to mark its 3,000th draw tonight with a jackpot of €4.5m.
More than €4.4bn has been won since the Lotto started in 1998. A total of 745 jackpot prizes exceeded €1m.
Dublin has had the most wins, followed by Cork and then Galway.
Miriam Donohoe from the National Lottery said: "We've had parents in who have decided they'll start their kids up with a house; people often decided to go on a long holiday or go on a (longer) break; to pursue their dreams.
"The winners' room is a very special place to be - it's got fear and excitement, laughing and crying, all rolled into one."
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE
The below listed vehicle will be offered for sale by VRM at The Greater Cleveland Auto Auction, 5801 Engle Road, Cleveland, Ohio at 10:00 A.M. on June 30, 2017.
2008 Ford Edge 2FMDK36C58BA73742
By virtue of security interest, the above vehicle will be offered for sale. Seller reserves the right to withdraw vehicle from sale if adequate bids are not received. Vehicle is sold as is. Terms, cash and bank-certified funds.
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Same family ownership since 1950! Faithfully maintained, this traditional beauty has benefited from subsequent alteration to now provide four bedrooms. The prime suntrap 809m² site provides the option of renovation or redevelopment. In a sought after location zoned for, and convenient to, top primary and secondary schools; and St Heliers shopping village, cafes, etc is just a short distance away - as is Churchill Park Recreational Reserve. Opportunities such as this do not present themselves often so arrange to view now!
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) _ Organizers have scrapped a Minneapolis writing conference
planned for this fall because all of the writers who agreed to speak were white.
The Loft Literary Center announced the decision to cancel its conference on
writing for children on its Facebook page.
Twenty-two speakers were lined up for the October event, including William
Alexander, winner of a National Book Award, and Kelly Barnhill, winner of the
John Newbery Medal. But all of the scheduled speakers were white.
Loft executive director Britt Udesen says presenting a conference without a single instructor of color would not live up to the organization's goal of inclusiveness.
Dwindling attendance also prompted the decision to cancel. Only 13 people had
registered.
An Easton man who used a fake gun to try to rob a food delivery man on Sunday night faces charges, city police report.
Anthony A.L. Sims, 20, was interviewed late Thursday morning at the city police station before he was charged with robbery and theft, police said.
He was arraigned before District Judge Richard Yetter III and sent to Northampton County Prison in lieu of $25,000 bail, records show.
Deliveryman robbed by man with fake gun: cops
Police said Sims attempted the robbery at 9:45 p.m. in the 1100 block of Spring Garden Street. The victim grabbed the faux weapon from Sims, Lt. Matthew Gerould said.
Sims tentatively faces a preliminary hearing at 9 a.m. Oct. 16 in Yetter's court in Wilson Borough.
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Stone Soup Shakespeare returns for a performance of "The Taming of the Shrew." We hope you can join us for this family-friendly event featuring one of the bard’s most humorous comedies, complete with love, marriage, disguise and domestication. Bring a blanket, lawn chair, and snacks, and let the play take you away!
Stone Soup Shakespeare is a professional Shakespeare touring company dedicated to providing free Shakespeare productions to the world one park at a time. Sticking to Shakespeare's original scripts, Stone Soup adds a fresh twist to drama by incorporating contemporary dance, song, and costumes. They strive to bring stories to life and showcase the breadth of the human experience in diverse and dynamic ways.
Pulling into the driveway one is charmed by the approach to this sophisticated Colonial. Completely rebuilt in 2005 by award winning builder Karp Associates, this well-crafted country home captivates with its architectural details. On the beautiful 2+ acre landscaped property, the house features include bright open space, gourmet kitchen, en suite bedrooms, the use of long lasting quality natural stone and premium English classic fixtures by Lefroy Brook throughout the house.
THIS morning (January 2) firefighters rescued Moke, a cat from a house fire on Nina Jones Crescent, Chisholm.
After 9.15am firefighters found Moke and put an oxygen mask on the cat. It started showing signs of life 15 minutes later.
The fire was contained to the kitchen of the property which has sustained fire and smoke damage.
The initial indication is the fire was caused by an electrical fault.
No humans were hurt in the fire.
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President Trump declared that October 6th, is National Manufacturing Day, and a few Ohio Valley resident's joined the President during his proclamation.
Guys representing Warwood Tool stood behind the president while he made comments about the industry.
President Trump says he hopes to cut taxes on manufacturers to continue bringing jobs back to the US.
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Auburn softball's fall schedule will feature eight games over four days.
Five community college teams and two Division II opponents will visit Jane B. Moore Field in October.
Auburn will face Northwest Florida State C.C. and Enterprise State C.C. at 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., respectively, on Oct. 14.
The Tigers will face with Wallace State C.C.-Hanceville in a doubleheader on Oct. 20 and then face Valdosta State and Snead State on Oct. 21. The first games are set for 3 p.m. on both days.
Auburn conclude its fall schedule against Columbus State and Central Alabama C.C. at 1:30 p.m. and 4 p.m., respectively, on Oct. 28.
Admission is free to all fall Auburn softball games.
× Minimum-security prison in Indianapolis to close this summer
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.– State officials say a minimum-security prison that’s operated in Indianapolis for nearly 150 years will close its doors this summer.
The state Department of Correction announced Wednesday that the Indianapolis Re-Entry Educational Facility, located at the corner of New York Street and Randolph Street, is expected to close on or before July 31. The complex on Indianapolis’ near east side has a 420-bed capacity, but currently holds about 180 inmates who will be moved to three other state prisons.
The 144-year-old prison had previously operated as the Indiana Women’s Prison. It currently employs 107 staffers, who will be offered employment other DOC facilities in central Indiana.
DOC Commissioner Robert Carter says the closure will reduce the costs of Indiana’s prison operations and allow other lower-level prisons to operate closer to their optimal operating level.
Teen arrested after Michigan school threat; guns found
PAW PAW, Mich. (AP) — Authorities say guns and materials to make pipe bombs were found at the home of a 15-year-old boy who was arrested following a threat at his school in southwestern Michigan.
The Van Buren County sheriff's office says the Paw Paw High School student was arrested Sunday and is being held at a juvenile detention facility.
Sheriff Daniel Abbott tells WOOD-TV authorities found Molotov cocktails and materials to make pipe bombs at his home. MLive.com reports guns also were found at the home and investigators determined that the threat was believed to be credible.
Abbott says he believes something "was going to happen" on Monday morning.
Paw Paw Public Schools called off Monday classes as a precaution due to the threat. A search of the high school determined it was safe.
April 12 United Parcel Service Inc
* Expanded its global dangerous goods shipping program by adding more than 400 new commodities
* 400 new commodities can be accepted in its global air network and more than 300 products across its ground network in europe
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DUBLIN, July 4 (Reuters) - Ryanair cabin crew in Spain, Portugal, Italy and Belgium are planning coordinated strikes and will announce dates for the action on Thursday, an official with Spanish union SITCPLA said.
Irish Ryanair pilots on Tuesday announced a strike for July 12 complaining that the airline, Europe's largest low-cost carrier, had failed to improve conditions sufficiently after recognising unions for the first time in December.
The announcement of dates for the cabin crew strike has been delayed until Thursday as an Italian union is seeking regulatory approval for the timing of the strike, said Antonio Escobar, a spokesman for Spanish union SITCPLA told Reuters on Wednesday. (Reporting by Conor Humphries Editing by Keith Weir)
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — UAB junior forward William Lee has submitted his name to the NBA draft but hasn't hired an agent.
The 6-foot-9 Lee led the Blazers in scoring and rebounding, averaging 13.2 points and 6.7 rebounds. The two-time Conference USA defensive player of the year led the league and ranked 20th nationally with 2.4 blocked shots per game.
Lee has until May 24 to decide whether to withdraw or remain in the draft.
He said in a release Monday that submitting his name "allows me to safely see where I am projected at this point in my career without jeopardizing my last year of eligibility."
UAB coach Robert Ehsan says he thinks Lee has the skill set to succeed in the NBA.
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The New York Giants added defensive lineman Josh Mauro, another defensive player familiar with defensive coordinator James Bettcher’s scheme Monday.
Mauro, who entered the NFL in 2014 as an undrafted free agent with the Steelers but who played all his career games with the Cardinals, was born in St. Albans, England. He is a former ,high school linebacker and quarterback.
The 6-6, 282-pound Mauro has appeared in 47 games with 26 starts for the Cardinals. He has 75 career tackles, 2.0 sacks, 4 passes defensed and 2 forced fumbles.
The addition of Mauro along with the return of Kerry Wynn, reported earlier, gives the Giants two solid run defenders on the edge for when they might be looking to stand up one or both of Olivier Vernon and Jason Pierre-Paul at outside linebacker in a 3-4 formation.
The 25-year-old has suffered and battled back from two long-term injuries.
The first injury came when he damaged his knee ligaments during a Liverpool training session and he has only just returned from a second setback suffered a year later when he messed up the cartilage in his right knee.
Ings has become something of a forgotten man at Anfield, as Roberto Firmino, Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane have flourished this term, scoring seven goals between them in the Premier League.
But Ings isn’t ready to turn his back on the Reds just yet despite his injury woes.
CANADA STOCKS-TSX slips with financials, miners; Shaw shines
TORONTO, June 13 Canada's main stock index inched lower on Tuesday, weighed by slips among heavyweight financial stocks and losses for some base metal miners, while Shaw Communications Inc gained after deals to sell its data center business and buy wireless airwaves.
HARVEY Weinstein will not testify before a grand jury reviewing rape and sex-assault allegations against him, according to a statement released by his representatives.
The New York Post reports that the disgraced movie mogul made the decision based “on the advice of his attorneys,” the statement says.
“After being unfairly denied access to critical information about this case that was needed to defend him before the grand jury, Mr. Weinstein’s attorneys decided that there was not sufficient time to properly prepare Mr. Weinstein,” the statement says.
Weinstein, 66, was charged on Friday in two alleged sex attacks in Manhattan in 2004 and 2013.
More than 80 women have publicly accused him of sexual misconduct from harassment to rape.
Weinstein, who has retained veteran criminal lawyer Benjamin Brafman, has denied engaging in any “non-consensual sexual conduct.”
This article originally appeared in the New York Post and is republished here with permission
Fairfield County Makers' Guild founder and president Vladimir Mariano, shows a drone fabricated at the community workspace in Norwalk, Conn., on Tuesday Feb. 17, 2016. The workspace provides the tools, technology and expertise to help members' ideas become physical prototypes.
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This week on Little Women: LA, the ladies are bound for colder climes as they head north to Alaska.
Terra has organised a vacation to Alaska for the couples but as you’d imagine it does not quite go to plan. Tonya comes on the trip and brings Christy along for the trip, but Terra is not happy about it and the shade flies.
Also on this episode, Briana uncovers what Terra has been up to business wise and how that could affect her own prospects.
Later Chris has some luck with a job opportunity.
Little Women: LA airs Wednesdays at 9:00 PM on Lifetime.
Mr. Zucchini Head wrote: I think a hot days kind of helps both teams for different reasons. Obviously good conditions help Cas' expansive passing game. But we seem to excell in really tough hot conditions. Alot of teams last year just couldnt last the pace against us. We are big but mobile with it.
Didnt help in the south of france a few weeks back, think we are a pretty good team on firm ground anyway , dont think fitness will come into it. If we play with a high intensity for 80, think we will win this
wellRED Comedy Tour at the Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts
TRAE CROWDER (The Liberal Redneck), DREW MORGAN and COREY RYAN FORRESTER are stand-up comedy and writing partners hailing from Tennessee and Georgia. The trio have been touring nationally to over one hundred sold out clubs and theatres in support of their best-selling book, Liberal Redneck Manifesto: Draggin Dixie Outta the Dark (Simon & Schuster 2016).
wellRED Comedy Tour: From Dixie With Love, is about celebrating everything great about the South and telling stories from a place of love. It’s about dancing to country music at a gay wedding. It’s about loving your neighbor whether you have the same religion, skin color, or sexual preference, as long as they cheer for the same college football team (Go Vols!). From Dixie With Love is about leaving behind bigotry, but remembering the fried okra
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LOS ANGELES: Rapper-actor-producer Snoop Dogg has smashed the world record of largest ever glass of gin and juice.
In a nod to his 1994 hit "Gin and Juice," the 46-year-old musician concocted the largest glass of the tune's signature beverage at the BottleRock Napa Valley music festival, reported Entertainment Weekly.
During his set at the festival, Snoop set the Guinness World Record for the biggest-ever version of the cocktail, with the final five-foot-tall product containing 180 bottles of Hendricks gin, plus juice donated by Whole Foods.
Rapper Warren G and Top Chef winner Michael Voltaggio helped Snoop in making the world record.
A representative from the Guinness organisation presented Snoop with his record certificate.
The rapper shared the picture of the certificate on Instagram.
"The largest paradise cocktail was created by Snoop Dogg, Warren G, Michael Voltaggio, Kim Kaechele and Kendall Coleman (All USA) in Napa, California, USA on 26 May 2018," the record certificate stated.
With 3.3 seconds remaining in Game 1 of the Celtics-Bulls first-round playoff series, Jimmy Butler hit two free throws to give Chicago a two-possession lead over the top-seeded C's. The baskets sealed a 106-102 victory for the away team, leaving many Boston fans disappointed with the result.
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A three-year, $27 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education will fund the Kansas Striving Readers Comprehensive Literacy Initiative. Dreamstime/TNS TNS
Firefighters were called to a ground floor flat in Cranbury Avenue in St Mary's where the fire had broken out. A resident who lives on Cranbury road and did not wish to be named said: "I was at the procession.
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One of the horses brought to Australia for the Championships has suffered a career-threatening fetlock injury at the Canterbury quarantine centre.
Japanese sprinter Ittetsu broke down on Saturday morning during a routine work-out.
He was brought to Australia by Australian Bloodstock with his long-term aim The Everest in October.
He was scheduled to leave quarantine on Tuesday to join the Darren Weir stable.
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The random disorder of subatomic particles – their entropy – might be the key to solving a long-standing puzzle about how black holes lose information. This proposal could help unite gravity and quantum mechanics.
“Quantum gravity nowadays is really far beyond our limits,” says Ana Alonso-Serrano at the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics in Golm, Germany. “But I think black holes are a good arena to test it.”
Black holes are both a blessing and a curse to researchers because their huge mass is compressed down to a tiny point, meaning they are simultaneously governed by the two pillars of physics – general relativity, which deals with the very large, and quantum mechanics, which focuses on the very small. Yet trying to combine these frameworks has often led to trouble.
According to quantum mechanics, information about a particle can’t be destroyed. But material that falls
Bystanders say she was in pain and crying but she said she couldn't afford an ambulance. USA TODAY
Law enforcement from throughout Pierce County is searching for a man who tried to run over a Fircrest police officer Friday night, according to the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department. Joshua Bessex jbessex@gateline.com
A Coos Bay man is suspected of killing his grandfather Sunday at the home they shared, authorities say.
Coos Bay police responded to the home around 3:20 p.m., found Elmer Dennis, 80, dead outside his garage and found James Thomasson, 29, hiding under the deck, Coos County District Attorney R. Paul Frasier. He refused to come out, so officers used a Taser on him, Frasier said.
Thomasson was hospitalized then booked Monday evening into the Coos County Jail on an accusation of murder. Frasier did not say how Dennis was killed, saying that would be released after an autopsy is done.
Police responded to the home after receiving several 911 calls about an assault, Frasier said.
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It's known as a smile in the sky, and somebody up there must be happy because there were two grinning down on New Plymouth during Saturday afternoon.The upside down rainbows - captured here above the Wind Wand by photographer Simon O'Connor - are officially known as circumzenithal arcs, or Bravais arcs.They are formed by sunlight refracting off ice crystals in the air high above, rather than light hitting raindrops, which is what causes an ordinary rainbow.Still, after the stormy weather that hit New Plymouth this week, complete with a 3.8 metre king tide at the lee breakwater and residents evacuated from homes near the sea at Waitara, hopefully this smile above is a happy sign of warm days to come.
Georgia Tech hosted a list of impressive prospects for the annual spring game, and among them was George Johnson III, a 2019 ATH out of Stuart, Florida. Though Georgia Tech was always in the runnin...
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April 25 (Reuters) - Longxing Chemical Stock Co Ltd
* Says it sees FY 2018 H1 net profit to increase by 23 percent to 60 percent, or to be 50 million yuan to 65 million yuan
* Says FY 2017 H1 net profit was 40.6 million yuan
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Bone to Bone
He claims two sides frame every story.
I count three, sometimes more,
believing in multiplicity,
threats concealed
but never
buried. A dust devil twists across the path.
What ascends, what dies?
Heat, ashes. A shadow’s flesh.
The earth, restraining all.
“Bone to Bone” first appeared here in June 2016.
In this Feb. 10, 2017 photo, newborn babies sleep at Rajavithi Hospital in Bangkok, Thailand. Just in time for Valentine's Day, the Thai government is distributing pills it calls "very magical vitamins" to prospective mothers boost the country's falling birthrate.
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Bitcoin’s triumphant debut on Wall Street hasn’t ended the financial industry’s skepticism. The new breed of futures contracts that launched on Cboe Global Markets Inc.’s exchange late Sunday quickly became a 24-hour microcosm of bitcoin’s own …
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Terrence Howard is the “mayne” of the month now after memes of him in different movie scenes, replacing “man” with “mayne” has taken over the Internet.
Aye, X-Mayne assemble! Magneto out here trippin' again mayne pic.twitter.com/wJFCu6O0Ji — brandon / jinx (@Jersey_Jinx) December 8, 2017
Over the weekend, the Empire star proved he has a sense of humor by responding to the hilarious memes dominating social media.
#TerrenceHoward response to the #Mayne memes😂🤣 (via:@theterrencehoward) @theshaderoom A post shared by Terrence Howard Daily® (@terrencehowarddaily) on Dec 10, 2017 at 7:06am PST
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Much like the public’s reaction to news of Kevin Hart’s infidelity, all eyes are on the comedian in J. Cole’s latest video, partly named after the Philadelphia native. As the song tells the tale of fighting off the urge to cheat, the video for “Kevin’s Heart” does the same and its impact is felt that much more since Hart decided to serve as the reel’s star.
From the grocery store to shopping for a stroller to simply driving his car, Hart fends off pitiful stares and temptation. The visual, directed by Scott Lazer and J. Cole, is the second feature off of the latter’s new project, K.O.D.
While the content of the video stemmed from a serious occurrence, Hart still managed to insert a comedic quip. Before the birth of this third child, and first with wife Eniko Parrish, Hart admitted to his infidelity during an interview on The Breakfast Club. “I’m guilty, regardless of how it happened and what was involved,” he said.
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SEATTLE (AP) Jewell Loyd scored 27 points and grabbed eight rebounds, Breanna Stewart added 25 points and the Seattle Storm beat the Washington Mystics 81-77 on Tuesday night.
Seattle passed it around the perimeter in the closing seconds and Loyd was left wide open for a baseline jumper to extend their lead to 80-77. Washington inbounded it with 6.4 seconds left but Natasha Howard intercepted a pass and sealed it at the free-throw line.
Howard finished with 14 points and seven rebounds for Seattle (4-1). Loyd was 10 of 18 from the field with three of the Storm’s seven 3-pointers.
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Kristi Toliver scored 17 of her 20 points in the first half and Tianna Hawkins added 17 for Washington (4-1). Myisha Hines-Allen had 10 points and 11 rebounds.
Washington was without star Elena Delle Donne. She played only 13 minutes on Sunday because of dehydration.
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Volunteers of America is a spiritually based non-profit organization providing local human service programs and the opportunity for community involvement. Gary sat down with Sherman Haggerty, director of employment services, to talk about their mission of ending homelessness. Get involved and help the Volunteers of America.
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iBook charts for week ending February 12, 2017 (Rank, Book Title by Author Name, ISBN, Publisher ):
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1. The Girl Before by J.P. Delaney - 9780425285053 - (Random House Publishing Group)
2. Echoes in Death by J.D. Robb - 9781250123145 - (St. Martin's Press)
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3. Fifty Shades Darker by E L James - 9781612130590 - (Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group)
4. Fifty Shades Freed by E L James - 9781612130613 - (Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group)
5. The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood - 9780547345666 - (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt)
6. Fifty Shades of Grey by E L James - 9781612130293 - (Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group)
7. Buttons & Hate by Penelope Sky - 9781536504392 - (Self)
8. Right Behind You by Lisa Gardner - 9780698411432 - (Penguin Publishing Group)
9. Just Friends by Billy Taylor - 9781530511518 - (Billy Taylor)
10. Never Never by Candice Fox & James Patterson - 9780316434720 - (Little, Brown and Company)
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× Driver killed while standing on Sam Houston Tollway after traffic accident, police say
HOUSTON — Police are investigating after a fatal crash in northeast Houston over the weekend.
The victim was driving a black Ford Fusion when her vehicle stalled near the 4600 block of N. Sam Houston Parkway East at around 1:45 a.m. Saturday.
As the car was sitting in a lane of traffic, the driver of a silver Nissan Pathfinder did not see the vehicle. The second driver swerved and struck the right-side passenger door of the Ford.
The victim got out of her car to survey the damage and exchange information with the driver of the Nissan. As the victim was standing outside her vehicle, the driver of a black Mitsubishi Galant failed to see the stalled Ford and stuck the left rear of the vehicle.
The victim, who was standing outside her vehicle, died at the scene.
The drivers of the Galant and Pathfinder were questioned and released.
× Ole Miss names new mascot: Landsharks
OXFORD, Miss. — No more colonels. No more bears. The University of Mississippi’s official mascot is now a Landshark.
Ole Miss Chancellor Jeffrey Vitter announced the change Friday, citing a poll that favored Landsharks as the new mascot and unanimous support from on-campus organizations.
He stressed that the team nickname, however, would remain the Rebels.
Just what a Landshark looks like has not yet been decided. The Athletics department will be charged with designing, developing and launching the Landshark mascot, with an anticipated unveiling before the 2018 season, Vitter said.
The Landshark mascot and “Fins up” slogan developed organically throughout Ole Miss athletes and fans over the past seven years. Every team now embraces it, Vitter said.
Ole Miss retired the controversial Colonel Reb mascot in 2003 and replaced it with a Black Bear in 2010.
We wish to inform that 17th Annual General Meeting of shareholders of the Bank is scheduled to be held on Friday, July 21, 2017 at 10.00 A.M. at Pattabhi Bhavanalaya, Andhra Bank, Head Office, 5-9-11, Saifabad, Hyderabad - 500004. The Share Transfer Books shall be closed from Saturday, July 15, 2017 to Friday, July 21, 2017 (both days inclusive) for the purpose of Annual General Meeting. The Banks has fixed Friday, July 14, 2017as Specified Date for the purpose of ascertaining the shareholders entitled to cast their vote on the agenda item. Remote e-voting facility shall remain open to all the shareholders of the Bank from 10.00 A.M. Tuesday, July 18, 2017 till 05.00 P.M. Thursday, July 20, 2017 and the remote e-voting platform will be disabled thereafter.Source : BSE
A gust of wind blows Pope Francis' mantel as he meets the Carabinieri during the general audience in Saint Peter's square at the Vatican on Wednesday. Photo: AFP
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In a bid to console Pop star, D’banj who recently lost his son, Peter Okoye of the defunct PSquare group has told the grieving dad, D’banj that “My son is your son”.
Peter Okoye made the statement while commenting on the appreciation post put up by Daniel Dapo Oyebanjo D’banj this morning.
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SolarWorld AG: production of multicrystalline wafers, cells & modules to end
In the course of 2017, SolarWorld AG is going to focus its business activities entirely on the production and sale of high-efficiency products based on monocrystalline silicon technology and PERC (passivated emitter rear cell).
MIAMI (AP) – A Florida newspaper reports that comedian Hannibal Buress was arrested on a disorderly intoxication charge after an encounter with a police officer.
The Miami Herald first reported that 34-year-old Buress was booked into Miami-Dade jail at 1:57 a.m. Sunday and posted bail just before 6 a.m.
A video circulated on social media showed Buress handcuffed against a Miami patrol car.
According to the paper, Buress asked officers why he was being arrested. One officer said, “trespassing,” but he wasn’t charged with that.
A police report obtained by the Herald said Buress asked an officer to call him an Uber, and when the officer refused, Buress became loud and belligerent.
Miami Police did not respond to calls and an email requesting to release the report on Sunday.
A call to his agent and an email to his attorney weren’t immediately returned Sunday.
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Liverpool take on Roma tonight at Anfield in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final contest.
The Reds beat newly-crowned Premier League winners Manchester City twice to reach the last four, while Roma performed a three-goal comeback to beat La Liga champions elect Barcelona.
Liverpool have scored 33 goals in their 10 Champions League games this season, but Thompson fears Roma’s defence could frustrate Jurgen Klopp’s attack.
Roma’s Edin Dzeko, who has 20 goals to his name this season, is also a worry for the former Liverpool defender.
Thompson told Sky Sports: "Roma have got the ability to frustrate Liverpool, whereas Manchester City can't do that and Bayern Munich or Real wouldn't do that, so it is a whole different prospect for the team.
"They're direct with Edin Dzeko as the target-man and I'd expect them to target the full-backs with diagonal balls whenever they get into the final third.
Merck & Co. will stop its study of an experimental Alzheimer's drug in people with mild or moderate symptoms because interim results showed "virtually no chance" of any benefit.
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press release: Join the Wisconsin Historical Museum, Old World Wisconsin, The Hoard Historical Museum & National Dairy Shrine, and Sassy Cow Creamery to celebrate Wisconsin's rich Dairying Tradition and National Dairy Month. Help our historic farmers churn butter, learn about early Dairy Co-ops, make cow-crafts to take home, and pose for a photo with our animal friends! Enjoy a taste of Wisconsin-made milk and ice cream and discover how Wisconsin continues its tradition of dairying today. Think you already know all about The Dairy State? Then join us for some trivia that cheese lovers of all ages can sink their teeth into.
Program will take place outdoors on the stages next to the Wisconsin Veterans Museum. Rain backup will be inside the Wisconsin Historical Museum (30 N. Carroll Street). This program is part of Downtown Madison BID’s “Summer in YOUR City” programming.
What is ‘easy’ holiday style? Jana Sacha Haveman and Laura Castro, founders of the new Ibizan fashion brand De La Vali, are aiming to demystify the sartorial concept for everyone; it’s as simple as a gorgeous floaty dress and flat sandals.
Kate Moss, Alice Dellal, Clara Paget and Lily Donaldson have all declared themselves to be ‘Vali girls’ since the label launched last year, discovering the relaxed bohemian brand via word-of-mouth on the White Isle, as well as on Instagram and in fashion boutique Browns, its new London home.
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OMAHA, Neb. (AP) An Omaha man has been sentenced to eight years in federal prison for trying to coerce a 12-year-old Georgia girl to send him sexually explicit pictures.
Federal prosecutors in Omaha say 37-year-old Jeffrey Fenn Jr. was sentenced Friday in Omaha for attempting to receive child pornography.
Investigators say he befriended the girl while playing an online video game, then began an online relationship with her over a popular messaging service. He repeatedly asked for sexually explicit pictures of her, and threatened to end the relationship if she did not comply. Police say the girl sent some suggestive photos, but refused to send sexually explicit ones.
The texts were reported to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, and Fenn was arrested in Omaha last year.
April 12 Spark New Zealand Ltd:
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New Brunswick, N.J. June 14, 2017 Can use of hair products have an impact on breast cancer risk for women? That is a question explored by Rutgers University investigators and colleagues from Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Massachusetts General Hospital and Moffitt Cancer Center. Lead author of the work Adana A.M. Llanos, PhD, MPH of Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey and Rutgers School of Public Health along with author Elisa V. Bandera, MD, PhD of Rutgers Cancer Institute, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and Rutgers School of Public Health share more about the work which examined use of hair dyes, hair relaxers and cholesterol-based hair products in African-American and Caucasian women.
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THE Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) on Monday announced that Ng Wai Choong has been appointed to dual roles as commissioner of inland revenue and chief executive officer from Feb 1, 2018.
Mr Ng, who is the chief executive of the Energy Market Authority (EMA
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) An overnight stabbing sent two people to the hospital with serious injuries.
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It happened at the Legends Sports Bar around 1:20 a.m. Saturday morning.
Authorities said a male suspect used an edged weapon to assault two Legends employees.
According to witnesses, two suspects were attempting to steal liquor from behind the bar.
Two employees then attempted to escort the suspects out of the building when one of the them pulled out a weapon and assaulted the eployees, according to witnesses.
Both of the victims were taken to the hospital with serious injuries.
Police said they have one person in custody in relation to the case.
An Oklahoma man pleaded guilty on Friday to a 2017 rape in Comanche County.
According to court records, 45-year-old Patrick Rodriguez was convicted of first degree rape Friday afternoon.
Rodriguez admitted that in May of 2017, he had sex with a girl under the age of 14.
He is set to be sentenced in July.
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(CNS): An unusual smell on board a Cayman Airways flight returning from New York caused an emergency services standby landing Thursday, but the cause was later found to be a broken light. As Flight KX793 approached Owen Roberts International Airport (ORIA) this morning just before 11:30, the crew requested the airport emergency services to be on standby as a precautionary measure because of an “unusual odour emanating from the rear lavatory area”, airline officials said.
The aircraft, under the command of Captain William Anderson, landed safely and uneventfully at 11:35am.
After the 122 passengers left the aircraft as normal, the plane was removed from service to find out what was causing the smell. It was later determined to be coming from a defective light in the WC, which was replaced.
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BALTIMORE (AP) — A man who pleaded guilty to assaulting a postal worker has been sentenced to 10 years in prison.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland announced that 21-year-old Idialyon Helm was sentenced to the prison term Monday, followed by three years’ supervised release, for forcibly assaulting a United States Postal Service letter carrier and brandishing a firearm in December 2016. Helm also admitted to one additional armed robbery and attempted armed robbery in the days before.
Postal Inspector in Charge Robert B. Wemyss with the U.S. Postal Inspection Service says the result of the case “improved the safety of the entire community,” in addition to protecting postal employees.
The Press & Sun-Bulletin will no longer be printed in Binghamton. Instead, the company said printing operations will shift 2 ½ hours away to Rochester.
The Binghamton paper is part of Gannett, the national newspaper chain headquartered in Virginia.
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WAYLAND, Mass. (AP) — A team of firefighters from Wayland, Massachusetts, is being praised for coming to the aid of a woman about 800 miles away in Wayland, Michigan, who contacted them via Facebook in a panic to say her son was choking.
The Massachusetts department’s Facebook page isn’t monitored 24/7, but firefighter Patrick Walkinshaw happened to be looking at it about 10:30 p.m. Saturday when the woman, who didn’t have access to a phone, sent her desperate plea to the wrong Wayland Fire Department.
Firefighters Dean Casali and William Tyree knew something was wrong because they didn’t recognize the address.
While one Massachusetts firefighter did a search for the woman’s address, another stayed with her on Facebook, and a third called the Michigan community’s fire department, which sent an ambulance.
The 16-year-old boy survived.
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The Keeter Center, inside a rustic lodge, includes a hotel, restaurant and gift shop selling handcrafted student-made products. Courtesy photo College of the Ozarks
× Bill would improve Missouri student journalists’ protections
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) _ Missouri lawmakers are considering a bill to give student journalists more freedom by restricting the types of content school administrators could censor.
The bill passed out of the House in March and is awaiting debate in the Senate.
The Kansas City Star reports (http://bit.ly/2prMbzj ) current law allows administrators to censor anything they consider sensitive material. The new law would restrict censorship of student work to stories that are libelous, invade privacy, violate law or incite a clear and present danger.
Sandy Davidson, a lawyer and professor of communications law at the University of Missouri, says the bill creates some “breathing space” for high school and collegiate journalists to report important stories.
A similar bill made it out of the House last year but was never debated on the Senate floor.
Inspired by the Microsoft Garage 3-in-1 Dock, Vertical Surface Docks for Surface Pro 2017, Surface Pro 4, and Surface Pro 3 are shipping worldwide. We’re grateful to early adopters from 10 countries for spreading the word about ergonomics and embracing our open-source hardware designs. View the demo video and join us on our ergonomic mission!
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Get a tour of a place that offers exercising, art, and socializing and is shattering the preconceived notions you may have of assisted living.
The “Star Wars” spinoff “Rogue One” has led the box office for the third straight week, taking in an estimated $64.3 million over the four-day New Year’s weekend.
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The success of “Rogue One” has only further cemented a record year for the Walt Disney Co., which ran up more than $2.7 billion in domestic ticket sales in 2016 and accounted for more than 25 percent of the market. “Rogue One” has grossed about $440 million in North America and nearly $800 million globally.
In its second week of release, the animated “Sing,” from Universal Pictures, again trailed in second with $56.4 million
Some Oscar contenders are also packing theaters. The Los Angeles musical “La La Land” grossed $12.3 million. And Denzel Washington’s August Wilson adaption, “Fences,” made $12.7 million.
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SPRING GROVE, Pa. (WHTM) – A coroner has been called to the scene of a crash on Route 116 in York County.
Authorities were called just after 6:30 p.m. to the scene in the 1800 block of Route 116 between Little Creek and Sprenkle roads, according to a York County 911 dispatcher.
There is one victim and only one vehicle involved, according to the Northern York County Regional Police Department.
Motorists should avoid the area as authorities anticipated the roadway would be closed until about 9 p.m.
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HIGH POINT, N.C. — Jahaad Proctor had 20 points, seven rebounds and five assists on Saturday night and High Point pulled away in the middle of the second half for a 67-56 win over Campbell.
The Panthers (11-12, 6-6 Big South) took the lead for good early in a 22-5 run that was capped at 54-39 on Andre Fox’s free throw with 7:14 left.
The Fighting Camels (12-12, 6-6) got as close as 60-52 on Marcus Burk’s layup with 52 seconds to go, but Brandon Kamga answered with a dunk, converted into a 3-point play, and High Point made all four of its free throws from there.
Campbell led by as many as seven in the first half. High Point rallied with a 17-2 run that spanned halftime before Campbell scored 10 straight to take its last lead at 34-32.
Fox added 14 points and 10 rebounds for the Panthers.
Chris Clemons scored 26 to lead the Camels.
I reiterate that I am abroad & have earlier also responded to your notices. Surprisingly, the issues raised remain unaddressed, making my fear of safety rise to extreme levels. Media continues to conduct a trial by itself & blow every issue out of proportion: #MehulChoksi to CBI
I am extremely held up in my business abroad and am working hard to resolves the issues it is facing due to the unnecessary closure of business in India due to untenable allegations. Further I am unable to travel to India due to my persisting health condition: #MehulChoksi to CBI
BOISE - The 13-and-under Black Knights youth football team was recently on their way back from San Jose, where they had competed - and won - the spring national championship.
The team came upon an accident with a rolled vehicle. The boys stopped, hopped out of their vehicles and helped a man out of the car before lifting the vehicle to get the passenger out.
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Jack and Anne will discuss living history locations they visited during their European tour such as the "Sound of Music" (Salzburg), "Student Prince" movie (Heidelberg), Germany's occupation of the Black Forest and the site of Hitler's 1938 Austrian speech.
Ben Wattenberg, author and demographer, TV host and public intellectual, died Sunday at the age of 81. The early tributes share one resounding theme: The native New Yorker loved America...
Aug 15 (Reuters) - ELMA ELECTRONIC AG:
* H1 REVENUE INCREASED BY 12.4% TO CHF 69.1 MILLION (+ 12.9% ON A CURRENCY-NEUTRAL BASIS)‍​
* H1 EBITDA AT CHF 3.9 MILLION (PREVIOUS YEAR: CHF 1.7 MILLION) AND EBIT OF CHF 2.6 MILLION (PREVIOUS YEAR: CHF 0.3 MILLION)‍​ Source text: bit.ly/2vDyWw2 Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
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The organization uses running to help the homeless. The group in Baltimore just celebrated nine years assisting those in need on Friday, March 16.
This is Willie I am sorry to have to cut the SLC show short tonight The altitude got to me I am feeling better now & headed for lower ground
Local 'makers' can sell their items online through the Newfoundland Trading Company, and owner Josh Taylor is hoping it will bring locally-made goods to a wider market. The new online retailer specializes in high-quality, locally-made products of all kinds - and they're looking for more.
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Back in 2014, 67-Year-old Maria Ledesma and her daughter, 29-year-old Christina Ledesma, were killed in an accident and a cross stood in their memory, but a thief stole it a few days ago.
Feb 13 Vuzix Corp
* Vuzix provides business and M300 smart glasses update
* Vuzix Corp - expecting to build and ship at least 1,000 of M300 units to customers in current fiscal quarter Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — An 18-year-old is pleading guilty to rape and murder in the 2015 death of a 12-year-old Utah girl he’s accused of luring from her home with a story about a lost cat.
Jayden Matthew Sterzer pleaded guilty to rape in juvenile court Monday. He was 15 when police say he strangled Kailey Vijil (VIJ’-el) and left her in a horse pasture.
Sterzer also was expected to plead guilty to murder in adult court as part of a blended plea deal that will allow him to stay in a juvenile detention center until he turns 21.
The Associated Press hadn’t previously named Sterzer because he was a minor and his case was being handled entirely in juvenile court.
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He was found fit for trial after getting treatment for unspecified mental disorders and intellectual disabilities.
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Trinity Episcopal Church, 150 Perkins St., will observe Epiphany 1 with a celebration of the Holy Eucharist on Sunday, January 8, 2017 at 9 am. The Rev. Emily Blair Stribling will be the celebrant and preacher. Please join us for refreshments after the service.
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Could it be you? We'll be first to bring you this evening's winning Lotto results.
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Ryan Trahan, LAT, ATC, certified athletic trainer with the Sports Medicine Center of Thibodaux Regional, was presented with the Outreach Athletic Trainer of the Year award by the Louisiana Athletic Trainers’ Associationat its annual meeting recently in New Orleans. The Outreach Athletic Trainer of the Year Award recognizes members of the Association for tireless commitment of the highest level for service and care to athletes, the community and LATA. A native of Houma, Trahan earned a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training from Nicholls State University in 2012 and was an active member of Iota Tau Alpha, the athletic training honor society. He has been a member of Thibodaux Regional’s Sports Medicine staff for five years. Trahan is head athletic trainer at Riverside Academy in Reserve where he works with coaches and student athletes on a daily basis. Presenting the award to Trahan, left, is Scott Arceneaux, LAT, ATC, St. Amant High School and LATA president.
CalcioMercato can exclusively understand that Serie A giants AC Milan are reportedly willing to let Arsenal target Andre Silva leave on loan this summer.The Portuguese forward joined Milan from Porto last summer for a fee of 40 million euros. Since then, Andre Silva has failed to make an impact at the club and he could make only seven appearances in the Serie A and made 17 appearances from the bench, scoring only twice.CalcioMercato can exclusively understand that Milan have now agreed to let Andre Silva leave on a loan deal this summer.The rossoneri and Jorge Mendes have struck an agreement that the player will be allowed to leave on loan, with Milan unwilling to part ways with him on a permanent basis.No offers have arrived yet, with the Arsenal and Monaco target likely to leave this summer.Kaustubh Pandey(@Kaus_Pandey17)
MSNBC's Steve Schmidt & Michael Steele comment on Trump's moral lapse in his inability to originally call out the white supremacists for 3 days.
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CASEYVILLE, IL (KPLR) - Update: Caseyville police weren't horsing around! They've solved the mystery of a wandering pony this morning.
According to the Caseyville Police Department's Facebook page, he was found wandering in the 600 Block of Hill Road. They eventually gained his trust and walked him back to their department.
"He was a bit scared but eventually gained our trust and allowed us to walk him back to the Police Department. Please help us find his owner by sharing this post. If you know who he belongs to be sure to give us a call. Thank you for all your help!"
Investigators say the owners loaned the pony to someone for a party and he managed to escape. The borrowers have since come forward and are walking the pony back to his home.
Best Holiday Markets In Las VegasThere are great presents to buy online and in brick and mortar stores but really ramp up the shopping experience with these holiday markets that offer unqiue gifts as well as the spirit of the holidays.
Volkswagen releases a first official detail picture of its new Polo urban supermini ahead of unveiling on June 16.
In line with the growing girth of most small cars these days, the sixth-generation Polo is promised to be larger, more spacious and more comfortable as it hopes to build on the compact model’s success that has seen 14 million units sold globally since its 1975 launch.
Industry pundits expect the car to be based on VW’s MQB AO platform and employ revised 1.0L gasoline engines.
“This Volkswagen can immediately be made out as the original of its class but also as a completely new generation,” says Klaus Bischoff, VW head of design. “A Polo with an expressive design which makes the compact sportier, cleaner and unique within the brand range. This is a car that fits in perfectly with our times – both visually and technologically.”
Investigators say there were no signs of forced entry into the home, leading them to believe the killer likely knew the victim in some way. Arlington police confirmed Monday that Walker's pregnancy will elevate the case to capital murder.
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April 12 Dalian Sunasia Tourism Holding Co Ltd :
* Says it signed LoI to invest in theme park project worth 881.9 million yuan with a real estate partner
* Says it will boost capital of 14 million yuan to a Chun'an-based tourism firm and hold 70 percent stake in it after transaction
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/yP2gs0
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney General Jeff Sessions says President Donald Trump hasn’t apologized for publicly criticizing him on Twitter last month but that “he has a right to scold his Cabinet members if he’s not happy with them.”
Asked on NBC’s “Today Show” if Trump has apologized, Sessions said he had not. He said Trump “was quite frank about his concerns” and had expressed them. Trump repeatedly criticized Sessions for recusing himself from a federal investigation into Russian interference, once tweeting that Sessions was “very weak.”
Sessions is meeting with Trump and FBI leaders Monday about racial violence in Charlottesville, Virginia. On CBS’s “This Morning,” Sessions said his relationship with Trump is now “considerably better” and he looks forward to the meeting.
He repeated that he’ll serve as long as Trump wants him.
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Local artist Yesica Coria Zavaleta guides students in the art of creating traditional corn husk flowers and details their significance in Mayan culture. Learn the importance of preserving, and sharing, cultural traditions while constructing a unique craft! Also included is a guided tour of Visiones e Historia: Mayan Paintings from Guatemala in the Latino Arts Gallery.
Mass shootings like the one in Las Vegas and last year at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando are pushing organizers of this weekend's Pride Fest in Fort Myers to take extra security measures.
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March 29 Avangardco Investments Public Ltd :
* Q4 consolidated revenue $79.6 million versus $53.7 million year ago
* Q4 net loss of $17.8 million versus $9.8 million year ago
* Q4 EBITDA of $11.3 million versus $12.9 million year ago
* FY 2016 net loss $56.6 million versus $158.4 million year ago
* Company expects gradual recovery in domestic demand to continue, helping to moderately drive growth in 2017
* Expects 20-30 pct growth in export sales - although this is reliant on the resumption of exports to the Middle East (particularly to Iraq) and the import ban being lifted in the near future Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
PopTart wrote: He's dropped off but isn't bad. I'm sure it's just a slow process recovering from injury.
ThisHe's not the player he was last season, he hasn't been right since returning from injury, he looks like he's trying and is successful enough at times to be there or there abouts for the team sheet but he's not having the same impact.I dunno why that is, it has to be related to his time off cos I can't think of anything else, he wouldn't get in the team if it was attitude or approach, so....I dunno
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has arrived in Oman as part of a two-state visit aimed at reviving ties with Iran's Gulf Arab neighbors.
The official Oman News Agency said Omani Sultan Qaboos bin Saeed met with the Iranian president following his arrival on Wednesday to the sultanate, which sits at the southeastern tip of the Arabian Peninsula and shares control of the Strait of Hormuz with Iran.
Rouhani is expected to travel to Kuwait after visiting Oman.
Tehran's relations with the six-member, Saudi-dominated Gulf Cooperation Council of Arab states have been strained since Sunni-ruled Saudi Arabia broke off diplomatic relations with the Shiite power Iran last year.
Iran's official IRNA news agency reported that Iran has received a message from the GCC states aimed at removing misunderstandings and improving relations.
Tyson Fury could be cleared to fight again by the end of the week
Fury stands accused of providing sample with “the presence of a prohibited substance” in June 2016.
The heavyweight has not fought since beating Wladimir Klitschko to claim the IBF, WBA and WBO world titles, which he then vacated citing problems with depression and cocaine use.
The 29-year-old does not currently hold a boxing licence in the UK because his drugs charge hearing has been repeatedly delayed.
But now that Fury is back in training and aiming for fights against the biggest name in the division, his hearing has opened today with a verdict expected by Friday.
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Hard-hitting linebackers Ray Lewis and Brian Urlacher and big-play receiver Randy Moss all made the Pro Football Hall of Fame on their first try, while controversial receiver Terrell Owens got in on his third time on the ballot.
Safety Brian Dawkins also got voted by the 47 Hall of Fame voters as part of the eight-person class that also included contributor Bobby Beathard and senior nominees Jerry Kramer and Robert Brazile.
Lewis and Urlacher helped define playing middle linebacker in their era with Lewis winning two AP Defensive Player of the Year awards and one Super Bowl MVP for Baltimore and Urlacher winning a Defensive Player of the Year award of his own.
Moss and Owens were two of the most dynamic receivers of their time, but also lightning rods because of an inability to get along well with teammates and coaches at times that led to each playing for five teams in their careers.
PLAINVILLE, Mass. (AP) — Nearly 13,000 gamblers have signed up for a unique gambling addiction prevention effort being tested at Massachusetts' first casino.
According to a report submitted Wednesday to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, the "Play My Way" program at Plainridge Park Casino has enrolled 12,670 players since its launch last June.
That's about 10 percent of eligible patrons at the Plainville slots parlor and harness racing track. Of those, 10,857 are still actively using the program, which allows players to voluntarily set a spending budget before they gamble.
The initiative is considered the first of its kind in the country. Similar systems have been tried in Australia, Canada, Norway, Sweden and elsewhere.
Harvard Medical School and Cambridge Health Alliance researchers are evaluating the program. They're expected to release their initial findings in August.
An estimated 330,000 people will visit Southern Nevada during Memorial Day weekend and the Nevada Department of Transportation said motorists should expect heavy traffic.
NDOT said at least 198,000 people are expected to drive to their holiday weekend destination.
[RELATED: Report: Las Vegas ranked top travel destination for Memorial Day weekend]
"We anticipate heavy traffic during the Memorial Day weekend, especially around downtown Las Vegas and the Strip resort corridor,” said NDOT spokesman Tony Illia. He suggested drivers allow extra time to reach their destination and to "enjoy the holidays responsibly and arrive alive."
For the latest highway conditions, visit nvroads.com or call 511.
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Odessa Police confirm with CBS 7 a large scale drill is being conducted on S. Crane Ave. and Hwy 385. You can expect to see fire trucks, ambulance, sheriff's deputies and police in that area this morning.
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A total of 280 people were killed and 2,877 injured in road accidents nationwide in the first four days of the one week “No Drunk Driving” campaign beginning from December 29 to January 1.
According to Transport Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith, only yesterday, the fourth day of the seven-day road safety campaign, 81 died and 778 injured in 751 accidents.
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LLEIDA, Spain (AP) — Clashes have erupted between police and protesters in Spain's northeastern Catalan city of Lleida after a judicial ruling ordered the city's museum to return 44 pieces of religious art to the neighboring regional government of Aragon.
Regional police cordoned off the area around Lleida Museum early Monday as technicians prepared to remove the disputed artwork.
Several hundred people turned up to protest the transfer and there were brief scuffles and police baton charges as officers tried to move them further away from the museum.
An Aragon provincial court had given till Monday for the museum to hand over the art — which was originally housed in the region's Sijena monastery — following a 2015 court ruling.
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Catalonia bought the art from nuns in 1983 but the court ruled the sale illegal.
Faith leaders in Canada, including the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, other Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Sikh and Baha’i faith leaders are asking for help to tackle the famines causing death, suffering and displacement in the world today.
They have named four countries that need urgent help. Read more
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Ultra-Violence will release their new album Operation Misdirection on July 27th via Candlelight/Spinefarm Records. Watch a video for the lead track "Cadaver Decomposition Island" below, and pre-order the album here.
The first single "Cadaver Decomposition Island" boasts some of the fastest and most brutal Ultra-Violence riffs to date, yet also features some of the most melodic elements on the album.
Lead singer and guitaris Loris Castiglia states: "It’s my favourite track off the new album. It's a song about the greatness of nature and the endless circle of life, death and rebirth. It's also the last song we wrote for the record and it perfectly shows what Ultra-Violence is right now."
Tracklisting:
"Cadaver Decomposition Island"
"Welcome To The Freakshow"
"My Fragmented Self"
"The Acrobat"
"Nomophobia"
"Money For Nothing" (Dire Straits cover)
"The Stain On My Soul Remains"
"Shining Perpetuity"
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EAST BRIDGEWATER, Mass. - Two sisters are facing assault charges after police say they disfigured a girl in a voodoo ritual.
The Brockton Enterprise reports 51-year-old Peggy LaBossiere and 40-year-old Rachel Hilaire, of East Bridgewater, Massachusetts, burned the 5-year-old girl to rid her of a demon causing her to misbehave.
Police say the girl's mother is a hair stylist of Haitian descent who has LaBossiere as a client and requested the ritual. She has not been charged but is receiving mental health treatment.
Police say the girl suffered a third-degree face burn and has been taken into state custody along with her brother.
LaBossiere and Hilaire told police children sometimes get burned as spirits leave the body following the ritual, which involves prayers, special oils and incense.
They were placed in custody after pleading not guilty Monday. They'll be back in court next week.
SAO PAULO (AP) — A former Brazilian congressman imprisoned on corruption charges denies allegations he ever received hush money.
Eduardo Cunha was once speaker of the country's lower house and is now serving a 15-year sentence. He told Federal Police on Tuesday that he never received money to keep silent about the kickback-corruption scandal at state-owned oil company Petrobras. The scandal has ensnared dozens of high-level politicians and executives.
The O Globo newspaper last month reported the existence of a tape recording in which President Michel Temer appears to condone the payment of bribes to Cunha. Temer has denied wrongdoing.
Cunha led the impeachment proceedings against former President Dilma Rousseff on charges of manipulating the fiscal budget. Her ouster put Temer into office.
A 13-year-old Arab was arrested under suspicion that he tried to take the weapon of a female IDF soldier in Lod in central Israel.
At the present time, there are no further details of the circumstances surrounding the incident.
About The Netties
The NET Choir, known as The Netties, was formed from the combined singing groups of Garforth and the villages. They practise weekly under the careful guidance of Jackie. The choir has now attained a dedicated following, who come and listen to their performances at local events. The choir welcomes new members at all times. Anyone can join in, no matter what their standard is. It's all for a bit of fun and everyone's enjoyment.
1. Swing by VooDoo Doughnut for a limited supply of Steven Universe-themed doughnuts for purchase. Arrive between 10am and 1pm to see members of the Cartoon Network show's cast.
2. Celebrate women's voices at the second night of Girlschool, a completely female-fronted music festival. Tickets to tonight's event cost $22; it kicks off at 4pm and includes sets from Shirley Manson and Amber Coffman.
3. Listen to chirpy, anthemic choruses from Passion Pit at the Belasco Theater tonight. Tickets to the 8pm show cost $35.
For more events, check in with Time Out throughout the day.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Bilfinger SE CFO tells journalists:
* Bilfinger cfo says believes is well covered with current risk provisions for US legacy projects Further company coverage:
Charlotte women's tennis will start play at 10 a.m. ET Thursday at the Conference USA Championships as the No. 7 seed and the 49ers will face No.
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Abderrahmane Ghanem, who grew up in Calgary, was facing 20 years in prison. Ghanem has never denied being friends with a group of Canadians who joined terror groups in the Middle East, but says he had left that past behind.
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LeBron James has produced one of the best post-seasons of his career
The Warriors face James and the Cleveland Cavaliers for a fourth consecutive year in the NBA Finals, starting tomorrow (2am UK time).
While reigning champions Golden State are widely expected to claim another title at a canter, they will undoubtedly be wary of an in-form James - who has carried a written-off Cavs team this far.
The four-time MVP has averaged a sensational 34 points, 9.2 rebounds and 8.8 assists across three series against the Indiana Pacers, the Toronto Raptors and the Boston Celtics to reach the Finals for an eighth straight year.
Despite being 33 and surrounded by post-season rookies, James has continued to dominate and has posted 40-plus points in seven different playoff matches and three triple-doubles.
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SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO — A Castro Valley man was identified as the pedestrian hit and killed while crossing El Camino Real in South San Francisco on Thursday morning, according to the San Mateo County Coroner’s Office.
Odbayar Damdin, 43, was walking across the southbound lanes near Noor Avenue when he was hit by a southbound vehicle around 6:25 a.m. Thursday, according to South San Francisco police. He died at the scene.
Damdin was initially described as a San Jose resident but that was revised Friday.
The driver stopped and cooperated with investigators. The collision remains under investigation, but police said there did “not appear to be any criminal violations associated at this time,” and added that the victim was not in a crosswalk when he was hit.
Anyone with information about the collision can contact Officer Robert Reinosa at 650-877-8900.
Boise police and DEA agents are turning to the public for help in their investigation of a suspect wanted for aggravated assault and drug trafficking. Javier Tapia, 25, of Boise, is wanted on a federal indictment for drug trafficking.
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April 13 Indian shares ended lower on Thursday, with the BSE index posting its biggest weekly loss of the year, after Infosys Ltd gave lower-than-expected annual revenue guidance and disappointed with the size of its planned share buyback.
The benchmark BSE index closed down 0.61 percent at 29,461.45. The index fell 0.82 percent for the week, its biggest weekly percentage loss since the week ended Dec. 23 and its first weekly loss in three.
The broader NSE index ended 0.57 percent lower at 9,150.80, posting a 0.52 percent fall for the week. Infosys shares lost 3.87 percent to 931.40 rupees.
For midday report, click (Reporting by Tanvi Mehta in Bengaluru; Editing by Gopakumar Warrier)
May 2 Damansara Realty Bhd:
* Health Technical Services ("HTSSB") and Axventure ("ASB")has been approached by Triplc Medical Sdn Bhd for a proposed project
* Total value of the contract is 372.8 million RGT
* HTSSB and ASB are desirous to accept the proposed project by triplc medical & enter into an JVA to jointly carry out the work
* As a project management consultant, HTSSB will receive a consultation fee of 2.79 million RGT from the total contract value Source :(bit.ly/2oT732G) Further company coverage:
FACT CHECK: Read The GOP Memo Released By House Intelligence Committee
A memo alleging the FBI abused its surveillance authority became public on Friday after a push by House Republicans. President Trump authorized the memo's release, even after the FBI expressed "grave concerns" about the "accuracy" of the document, authored by House intelligence Chairman Devin Nunes, R-Calif.
NPR journalists who cover the Justice Department, the White House and national security have annotated the White House's authorization letter and the memo itself.
The Houston Police Department responded to more than 120 stranded motorists on July 4 due to flash flooding that hit the area. Houston residents were advised to stay off the roads on July 4 after flash flooding hit the area and canceled most Fourth of July festivities, according to the Houston Chronicle. A flash flood warning was issued across the Houston area on July 4. This video shows a construction zone that was flooded, as well as cars that were left stranded due to the high water. A “Freedom Over Texas” event scheduled to take place at Eleanor Tinsley Park as part of the city’s Fourth of July festivities was canceled due to the inclement weather. Mayor Sylvester Turner tweeted that the fireworks celebration would still take place. Credit: Karma Neff via Storyful
Delaney will draw the start at point guard for Friday's contest against the Pistons, Keith Langlois of Pistons.com reports.
With Dennis Schroder (rest) out Friday, Delaney will seemingly see most of the run at point guard. He posted 5.4 points and 2.6 assists across 17.1 minutes per game last season.
Frankie Garvin was celebrating a birthday last week and Tom Sharp was celebrating a birthday this week as we gathered to worship Sunday morning at Mill Creek Baptist Church. Special prayers were requested for John Davis, Bob Easter, Sheri White's father, Josh Hively, Debbie Taylor and the Troy Blankenship family. Praise was shared that Bailey Sherman is doing well.
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Emergency Crews are at the Guilford Fair Ground after plane makes and emergency landing on Monday evening. (WFSB)
A plane crashed on the Guilford Fair Grounds on Monday afternoon (Mathew Lombard)
A plane had to make an emergency landing in Guilford on Monday (Ed Lombard)
Emergency crews have responded to the area near the fair grounds in Guilford after a small plane made an emergency landing on Friday evening.
The area where the plane reportedly crash is near Lovers Lane.
There was no word on injuries.
Stay updated with Eyewitness News as more information becomes available.
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Berkeley, California was the epicenter of the left-wing protest culture that dominated the news during the 1960s. More than 50 years later, the San Francisco suburb has once again become a hub for demonstrators, this time of a much more violent variety.
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It's that time of year again, as the Harrogate Advertiser launches its Song for Christmas 2017.
Schools from around the district have been sharing their songs for the festive season, which we will be featured on our website in the run-up to Christmas.
Junior Voices at Pannal Primary School
Junior Voices from Pannal Primary School, which consists of 90 key stage two children, have chosen to sing their favourite Christmas song called 'Rockalullaby'. It is extra special for the children because it was written for them by Mrs Potter, who works at the school.
Peugeot is one of France's oldest car brands. It long ago swallowed up Citroën to form the PSA Group, one of the world's largest automotive combines.
Peugeot's reputation has traditionally been for making well-built cars with excellent ride comfort and handling. That's much less the case now, with its current cars lacking the sharpness of old in the chassis department.
Is there a Peugeot that's right for you? Take a look at our Peugeot car reviews to find out.
Peugeot's reliability has improved recently - it once occupied the 'very poor' category in the Which? survey of car owners but is now rated as average.
A warning about traffic trouble in Colchester.
A road improvement project for Roosevelt Highway is scheduled to start Monday. It requires closing the road between Route 2A and Bay Road until Aug. 4.
VTrans says drivers will run into significant delays and they're asking people to seek other routes.
The road work will continue through the fall and into next summer.
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A man has been charged in connection with an alleged armed robbery at an Edinburgh pizza shop.
A 21-year-old member of staff was threatened in the basement of Papa John's on South Clerk Street at about 11:15 on Friday 22 June and a four-figure sum of money was stolen.
A 28-year-old man is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court later.
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EUFAULA, AL A fourth person has been arrested and charged in connection with a shooting that happened at a Winn-Dixie in Eufaula. According to the Eufaula Police Department, 21-year-old Emmett Thomas, of Georgetown, was arrested Monday morning for attempted murder and discharging a weapon into an unoccupied vehicle.
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Around 1:30 a.m. Friday night, CSPD officers were sent to the wooded area just south of 100 W. Las Vegas Street to assist CSFD with a grass fire.
CSPD said their investigation revealed that a homeless camp was using a propane tank that exploded and started the fire.
The explosion caused the surrounding woods and several tents to catch fire.
One male was reported to have minor injuries consisting of burns to his face, arms, and chest.
He was transported to Memorial Hospital, where he was treated for his injuries.
Seneca Valley School District, PA -- Moody's assigns Aa2 to Seneca Valley School District's (PA) General Obligation Bonds, Series of 2018; affirms outstanding GO rating of Aa2; assigns positive...
Libya Herald reports that four senior executives from Mellitah Oil and Gas have been detained in Tripoli over an alleged fraud involving the new $425-million GAZA Floating, Storage, Offloading Marine Terminal (FSO) (pictured) at Bouri Offshore Field.
They were detained by the Rada Deterrence Force, which alleges that they abused their authority and wasted public money in the acquisition of the 120,000-tonne 329 metre-long storage tanker Gaza.
It alleges that the contract price was inflated, that penalty clauses of five percent for late delivery were not excercised even though the vessel was delivered eleven months late, and that the project overran by $100 million.
The vessel was commissioned in 2012 from South Korea’s STX.
(Source: Libya Herald)
WBO junior middleweight world champion Sadam “World Kid” Ali (26-1, 14 KOs) will defend title against former world champion and #1 contender Liam “Beefy” Smith (26-1-1, 14 KOs) in a 12-round main event at Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, N.Y. The event will take place Saturday, May 12 and will be televised live on HBO.
Sadam Ali: “It felt great to accomplish my dream of becoming world champion. I’m excited to defend my title and to demonstrate that it is not up for grabs. Liam Smith is a great fighter and I’m sure he’ll be ready, but so will I.”
Liam Smith: “I’m confident going into this fight. I know I’m naturally the bigger man, and that will come into play, especially in the type of fight that I think it will be.”
Local financial advisor Max Anderson is being named at this year’s Commencement Speaker at the Lower Columbia College graduation ceremony in June. Anderson is an alumnus of LCC, who then went on to get a bachelors at U-Dub and a doctorate from the University of Puget Sound School of Law. He and his brother founded the investment firm of Anderson and Anderson, and he has served as the Investment Advisor for the college since 2014. Anderson is also the former soccer coach at LCC, and he has served a combined 17 years on the LCC Foundation and the LCC Board of Trustees. Last year, the Anderson family donated 50 thousand dollars to the LCC Foundation, in memory of his parents; the “Anderson Family Pavilion” has been named in their honor, as donations from the Anderson have reached nearly 100 thousand dollars. This year’s Commencement Ceremony for LCC is set for 6 pm on Friday, June 15th, at Kelso High School Ed Laulainen Stadium at Schroeder Field. Get more details on the LCC web page.
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Sal Biasi is goin' to Kansas City.
At least that's the hope after the Royals chose the Penn State University pitcher and former Hazleton Area two-sport standout in the 11th round of major league draft Wednesday.
Biasi was the Nittany Lions' top pitcher during the 2017 season, earning All Big Ten second-team honors.
Biasi's selection comes one year after his younger brother Dante was picked in the 20th round by the Chicago Cubs. Dante decided to attend Penn State where he will compete for a job next season.
As payment providers wrap up EMV migrations, their focus has shifted to another security measure—point-to-point encryption (P2PE)—that could be even more crucial to securing payment data.
P2PE is the process of encrypting payment card data inside the point of sale terminal until it is decrypted by the processor. In this way, merchants are never in control of unencrypted data, meaning that if fraudsters hack into their terminals, the data is useless to them.
Your first three picks in a 10-team league define your draft and your team. Aside from taking productive players, each pick is critical because the player pool is ever shrinking. You could build entirely different teams based on what positions you take and in what order. Respecting how drafts typically raid positions places you in a better position to build an optimal team.
To follow are sample three-round drafts for 10-team leagues. They use either standard performance scoring, performance plus a point per reception or “QB Heavy” leagues where you can start two of them. Those three formats cover all but a few “esoteric scoring” leagues. They are serpentine with reverse order of drafting every other round (1-12,12-1,1-12, etc.)
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BERLIN (AP) — German Chancellor Angela Merkel says the European Union will make every effort to avoid a trade war with the United States, but Washington needs to join in that effort.
President Donald Trump's administration has imposed tariffs on EU steel and aluminum imports and is mulling whether to add tariffs on cars, trucks and auto parts.
Merkel told the German parliament Wednesday: "It is worth every effort to try to defuse this conflict so that it doesn't turn into a real war, but of course there are two sides to that." She added that the good functioning of the world economy depends on countries working together as partners.
The U.S. is also pressing Germany over what it considers insufficient defense spending. Merkel said that "Germany is a reliable partner in NATO."
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Distinctive and welcoming, this exquisitely built and beautifully decorated residence is the epitome of Elm Grove living. An expansive foyer welcomes you to a home with gracious room sizes and designer touches at every turn. At the heart of the home is a stunning two-story great room with a charming fireplace and access to the heated outdoor pool surrounded by bluestone patios and manicured gardens. Oversized living room and dining room, first floor master suite, beautiful eat-in kitchen, and much more. This is a once in a generation opportunity - visit and fall in love!
Whether it's your family's first or 50th time at Disneyland, there's no better spot to break out matching outfits than the Happiest Place on Earth! Coordinating looks make photo ops with Main Street or Mickey's Fun Wheel in the background even more epic. And your Instagram feed isn't the only place you'll see benefits. Just knowing what everyone in your group is wearing will help you keep track of each other in the crowds. Ready to dive in to the magic world of matching outfits? Shop below!
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King Zwelithini is holding a land imbizo on Wednesday in Ulundi, KZN.
ULUNDI - Thousands of people have on Wednesday descended on Ulundi, northern of KwaZulu-Natal, to attend the land imbizo convened by Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini.
Speakers at the land imbizo have called for a kingdom state and for foreigners to leave the province.
On Wednesday, the Zulu nation is commemorating the torching of King Cetshwayo’s palace by British forces in 1879.
There have been harsh words for former president Kgalema Motlanthe, who led the high-level panel which has recommended that the three million hectares under the Ingonyama Trust be transferred into the hands of the state.
WATCH: King Goodwill Zwelithini holds land imbizo
Jaylen Lowery, a West Charlotte High School senior, has been an IB student since he was in the sixth grade. The rigorous academic program gave him a heavy workload and deprived him of sleep.
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Former ROH Champion Adam Cole has said to have officially signed with WWE per the NXT brand per multiple wrestling media reports on Monday. Cole is said to begin training at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando later this week.
Cole had been rumored for months to be heading to WWE after finishing up with ROH in May on their War of the Worlds US tour with New Japan.
Sources: F4WOnline.com, PWInsider.com
Hong Kong just set another property-price record. This time, it was for a parking space.
A 188-square-foot space on Hong Kong island sold for HK$5.18 million ($664,300), or HK$27,500 a square foot, last month, newspaper Ming Pao reported Wednesday, citing land registration records.
The car park cost more than some Hong Kong homes: Centaline Property data shows a HK$4.2 million sale of a 284-square-foot, two-bedroom home in Sha Tin, in the New Territories, in April.
It is a matter of happiness, will make the cabinet more balanced which will lead to better work & results. One expansion has taken place, another small one will also be done: MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan on cabinet expansion pic.twitter.com/XSrvN0M05q
The police have started investigating the circumstances which led to the death of a man at Macoucherie River.
He has been identified as Edmund David Bazil, 67, of Mahaut.
Police PRO, Inspector Pellam Jno Baptiste said that at approxiamtely 4:30 pm on Sunday, December 10, 2017, Bazil was at the Macoucherie River washing a vehicle with a friend when he disappeared.
A search was carried out and eventually, the police were called.
Bazil’s body was fished out of the river at about 7:30 am on Monday, December 11 and was officially pronounced dead by a medical doctor.
According to Jno Baptiste, a coroner’s inquest will be convened and investigations are ongoing.
For the second straight year, twins in San Diego are getting attention because, though born just minutes apart, one has a birthday in 2016 and one in 2017. KFMB-TV reports the twin girls were born at Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns.One girl arrived at 11:56 p.m. on Dec. 31, and the other came on Jan. 1, 2017 at midnight.The family was not available for comment.Last year, a baby girl and boy arrived one minute before and two minutes after the New Year at San Diego Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center.
Lebanese designer Elie Saab's red carpet-ready collection, shown in Paris, was influenced by Catalonia and Gaudi. (Jul 4) AP
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Neutrino: Deploying to Netlify
Neutrino is my preferred tool to kickstart a React app and Netlify is my preferred SPA deployment service.
Netlify makes it very easy to deploy your static sites, however, it needs some initial configuration.
You won’t find Neutrino as one of the tools listed in their docs, thus, adding some docs in here. We’ll see if my instructions are right and maybe ask them to include them in their docs.
When you create a new site you will connect your repository and you will be asked to fill in the following:
Branch to deploy: master // Selected by default
// Selected by default Build command: yarn build
Publish directory: build // Neutrino’s default
NOTE: I prefer yarn over npm .
In few minutes your site will be up and running. You won’t need to do anything else.
Beachside home on the Pinder homestead located on what would become the grounds of Upper Matecumbe’s The Islander Resort. Courtesy of the Jerry Wilkinson Collection
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KTHV) - The Thompson Library off Rahling Road in west Little Rock became the latest stop on Craig O’Neill’s Reading Roadtrip.
All summer long Craig has been reading to mostly second through fifth graders. But, on Monday, Jessica, the Thompson Library programmer, told Craig there would only be preschoolers.
You’d think panic would set in, even for Craig. Nope! Not after the weekend and seeing the wonderful documentary on the life of Mister Rogers, “Won’t You Be My Neighbor.”
Craig chose three books. “Spunky Monkey,” “What Does the Brown Bear See,” “Cookie’s
Big Week.” Simple, full of action and audience response. The stories Craig read were designed to help young children learn of ways they can understand their environment; How to problem solve; The natural progression of every day life. Oh, and the bottom line, make it fun.
Not every kid stayed with Craig for the three books, but one good sign after the reading was kids began to browse for more books. Mr. Rogers would approve.
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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Jurors in North Carolina are getting a round-up of testimony in a lawsuit filed by more than 500 neighbors of an industrial-scale swine operation.
The plaintiffs contend that open-air cesspools inflict them with intense, putrid smells that can't be removed from clothing or household fabrics for years.
Lawyers for Virginia-based Smithfield Foods maintain that the smells, traffic and noise don't hurt the neighbors' ability to enjoy their own property.
The jury has heard three weeks of testimony. This is the first of a series of test cases against the low-cost, high-volume methods of hog-production division used by the Chinese-owned company.
Lawyers for the neighbors say alternative methods don't cause such a nuisance, but the company uses open-air cesspools because they're cheap.
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A new type of cheating is giving couples some problems.
A new study says that Netflix cheating is on the rise.
More people are sneaking away from their partners to watch shows that they have promised to watch together.
Netflix says the incidents have more than tripled since 2013, with a lot of people waiting until their partner falls asleep to watch and cheat.
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It was a love of the outdoors and fascination with boyhood idols like Wilbur and Orville Wright and Charles Lindbergh that led Dick Cole into flying. Growing up in Dayton, Ohio he wanted to be a forest ranger but the lure of the sky continued to haunt him.
Start the conversation, or Read more at The Bandera County Courier.
April 28 Imperial Oil Ltd
* Imperial announces first quarter 2017 financial and operating results
* Q1 earnings per share c$0.39
* Qtrly production averaged 378,000 gross oil-equivalent barrels per day, compared to 421,000 barrels per day in same period of 2016
* Qtrly production impacted by fire at syncrude mildred lake upgrader in mid-march, expected to be restored in phases beginning in may
* Qtrly total revenues and other income c$7,156 million versus c$5,222 million
* Q1 earnings per share view c$0.40, revenue view c$8.14 billion -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Authorities say police in Dallas have captured a 35-year-old suspect in the fatal shooting of three people in a Houston home.
Jeffery Noble was booked late Sunday into the Dallas County jail and is being held on a charge of capital murder. Online jail records don’t indicate whether he has an attorney.
The Harris County sheriff’s office on Monday confirmed Noble’s arrest but didn’t offer details.
Investigators say Noble was seen leaving the scene of Friday’s shooting.
Authorities identified the victims as 67-year-old Robert Sciandra, 22-year-old Jessica Sciandra and 25-year-old Jordan Michael Collier. The relationship between Robert and Jessica Sciandra wasn’t immediately clear.
Another woman was able to escape the home and told a neighbor to call 911.
THREE INJURED IN HAMILTON BOULEVARD CRASH
THREE PEOPLE WERE INJURED IN A THREE VEHICLE ACCIDENT ON HAMILTON BOULEVARD NEAR THE MARKETPLACE MALL MONDAY.
SGT. JASON ALLEN OF THE SIOUX CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT SAYS THE ACCIDENT HAPPENED AROUND NOON WHEN A VEHICLE TURNED LEFT AT HAMILTON AND SOUTH PLAZA DRIVE:
OC……..ON ITS TOPSIDE. ;26
THREE PEOPLE WERE TRANSPORTED TO MERCY MEDICAL CENTER WITH NON-LIFE THREATENING INJURIES.
THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE THAT ALLEGEDLY RAN THE RED LIGHT WAS GIVEN A CITATION.
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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Huntsville Police have responded to a building in the 4900 block of Corporate Drive. They’re trying to get a deer out of a building.
The call came in around 6:00 a.m. Monday morning.
At this time, officers are inside trying to corral the deer. They believe the deer smashed through the back window of the business.
Animal Control officers are on their way to help.
Huntsville HPD has their hands full trying to get a deer out of a building in the 4900 block of Corporate Drive pic.twitter.com/aONie1u2th — Jeff Gray (@TrafficJeff) December 11, 2017
NEW BERN, N.C. (WNCT) — New Bern’s Tryon Palace was a packed house today for their annual “free day”.
It is typically held in February and draws in thousands of people.
Today was no different. There were demonstrations and reenactments, plus tours of the palace, the governor’s home, and the historic homes.
They encourage anyone to come out to Tryon Palace to learn more about the history of the building and North Carolina itself.
“Free Day is a really good way for us to show our appreciation to the local community,” said Chelsea Payne, marketing specialist for Tryon Palace. “You know, we really want them to see and know the palace, get to know the grounds, see what we do here because they are our biggest supporters and we love being in a community that is so supportive.”
The” free day” is made possible by the Harold H. Bate Foundation, a foundation that the palace works closely with.
Corrections officers found an inmate unresponsive Monday morning at the Butler County Jail.
Billy Hall, 31, was found around 8 a.m. and transported to Fort Hamilton Hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly after, according to Sheriff Richard Jones.
Hall was being held on drug, theft, and unauthorized used of a vehicle charges out of Hamilton County.
The Butler County Detectives Division and Butler County Coroner’s Office are conducting the investigation. The cause of death has not yet been determined.
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Bloc Party will perform the entirety of their seminal debut album Silent Alarm during a six show European tour. The fall tour comes over 13 years after the album’s release. This will mark the first time the album has been performed with the band’s current lineup, which now features Justin Harris and Louise Bartle. Tickets go on sale on March 23 and, for the band’s Dublin gig, March 26. See the tour dates below.
Oct. 15: AFAS Live – Amsterdam, NL
Oct. 16: Le Zenith – Paris, FR
Oct. 18: Columbiahalle – Berlin, DE
Oct. 20: Forest National – Brussels, BE
Oct. 22: 3 Arena – Dublin, IE
Oct. 24: Alexandra Palace – London, UK
CHARLOTTE - The top performing wide receivers and defensive backs go head to head from the Rivals Three Stripe Camp, presented by adidas.
WR:
Nolan Groulx
Jake Johnson
Porter Rooks
Khafre Brown
Elijah Bowick
Ali Jennings
Jalen Jennings
Ja’Had Carter
Jordan Waters
Emery Simmons
Jordan Medley
DB:
Malcolm Greene
Cameron Roseman-Sinclair
Cameron Smith
Shyheim Battle
Keontae Jenkins
Tyler Venables
Cameron Allen
Mario Love Jr.
Jalen Frazier
Fentrell Cypress
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Cardinals rookie receiver Christian Kirk has put a legal problem behind him.
The Cardinals drafted Kirk knowing that he had been arrested in February in nearby Scottsdale, Arizona, on a disorderly conduct and property damage charge. Today Kirk had the charges dropped.
Scottsdale city prosecutor Karen Close said Kirk paid restitution and as a result her office dropped the charges.
Kirk and another man were arrested and accused of throwing rocks at cars parked near a Scottsdale golf tournament. One car had a window broken.
Police said Kirk appeared to be drunk or high on a stimulant. The Cardinals said they were confident in his character regardless of the incident.
WINDHOEK, April 12 Namibia's central bank left its benchmark lending rate unchanged at 7 percent on Wednesday, saying the level was appropriate to support economic growth.
"This rate remains appropriate to support growth, while maintaining the 1-to-1 link between the Namibian dollar and the rand," said the central bank.
(Reporting by Nyasha Nyaungwa; Writing by Nqobile Dludla; Editing by James Macharia)
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Families in Bristol are feeling the squeeze as petrol prices continue to rise above £1.20 per litre.
Organisations are now calling for fuel price cuts as millions are squeezed at the forecourt and petrol prices are at a two year high and in the last two months.
These are the five cheapest forecourts in Bristol, according to petrolprices.com :
Asda in Oatlands Avenue, Whitchurch – £1.197
Asda in Coronation Road, Bedminster – £1.207
Asda in Whiteladies Road, Clifton – £1.207
Morrisons in Symes Avenue, Hartcliffe – £1.207
Asda in Craven Way, Longwell Green – £1.207
(Image: petrolprices.com)
And for diesel:
Asda in Coronation Road, Bedminster – £1.227
Asda in Whiteladies Road, Clifton – £1.227
Asda in Oatlands Avenue, Whitchurch – £1.227
Asda in Craven Way, Longwell Green – £1.227
Esso in Hengrove Way, Hengrove – £1.229
Prime Minister, Andrew Holness is reiterating that the National Identification System will help in the fight against crime.
In opening the debate on the bill in the House of Representatives yesterday, Prime Minister Holness, says it’s now important to establish person’s identity.
The project aims to establish a reliable identification system for Jamaicans and other nationals residing in the country.
Each person will be assigned a unique National Identification Number.
The Prime Minister says the move will reduce the informal space in which criminals have to operate.
He says this will be particularly effective in reducing murders.
Prime Minister Andrew Holness. The National Identification System is expected to be rolled out fully in 2018.
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Show your love for West Ashley with a photo competition and exhibition, a collaborative project from AccuPhotoLab and Studio, West Ashley United, The City of Charleston, and Fabulon Art. Now through March 17, stop by AccuPhotoLab Studio and grab a $25 all-inclusive competition package, which includes your disposable camera, development of film, and entry form.All photos must be taken in West Ashley; once your camera roll is full, return it to AccuPhotoLab where they will develop the film and print one 8x10 photo of your choice (no pressure or anything). The competition, which puts everyone on an even playing field, will be on display at Hendricks Honda on April 14, with first, second, and third place prizes awarded in the portraits and places categories.Winning photographs will be enlarged and displayed at West Ashley United Community Day on April 21, 12-4 p.m. at Citadel Mall.
BEN Simmons and the Philadelphia 76ers are facing the Indiana Pacers on the second night of a back-to-back.
After downing the Miami Heat, the Sixers are looking for a statement win against the Pacers, who are directly above them in the Eastern Conference rankings.
Indiana - who sit on a 29-24 record - are also on a back-to-back, having given up 133 points to the Charlotte Hornets in a 133-126 loss; allowing 49 first quarter points.
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Philly big man Joel Embiid is playing the first back-to-back of his career, after putting in 31 minutes in their win over the Heat.
Simmons remains the favourite for Rookie of the Year, averaging 17 points, seven rebounds and seven assists on the season.
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Even though most of us celebrate being Black all day, every day — tis’ the season to honor our people publicly and unapologetically.
Happy Black History month❤️🖤💚 Me walking into February like… ✊🏾 #BlackHistoryMonth pic.twitter.com/GQwbV1phZ7 — CharmaineCrutchfield (@justcharmizzle) February 1, 2018
And what’s a Black celebration without good music? Hit the flip for some tunes that’ll have you feeling proud, woke and wanting to two-step at the same time.
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A car was intentionally rammed into a pizzeria east of Paris Monday night, leaving one person dead and seven injured, according to the French Interior Ministry.
The driver was arrested after the incident in Sept-Sorts, 55 kilometers (34 miles) east of Paris, a ministry spokesperson told CNN.
There are no indications that the incident was terror-related, a spokeswoman for the Paris Prosecutor said.
The French National police tweeted that an operation was ongoing and asked people to respect the security perimeter, in order not to affect the rescue operations.
Let the kids stay up late for this one-of-a-kind event! The BPO celebrates the grand re-opening of the Richardson Olmsted Campus with a concert featuring light mapping on the side of the iconic buildings. JoAnn Falletta conducts music by Tchaikovsky, Beethoven and more in this spectacular event.
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JOIN THE WALK to help provide care for thousands of homeless animals and low-cost supportive care to tens of thousands more in our community! Don't miss the 25th Anniversary of the Sacramento SPCA Doggy Dash at William Land Park on Saturday, April 28th.
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MARYBOROUGH Speedway and Motorcycling Queensland officials have decided to cancel the Queensland Sidecar Title.
The decision was made early Friday morning.
Officials made the decision based on the rain the venue had already received, wet weather forecast, and the long distances drivers, including Sydney's multiple-time world champion Darrin Treloar Townsville's Tyler Moon were set to travel.
The meeting will not be rescheduled.
Maryborough Speedway's attention will now turn to the V8 Dirt Modifieds Queensland title, which is scheduled for February 17.
The event is likely to attract defending champion Steve Milthorpe, who won the 2017 state title at Maryborough in April.
PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (AP) — Developers have proposed a new apartment complex in Portsmouth.
The Portsmouth Herald reports Clipper Traders LLC presented housing development plans to the city Planning Board during a meeting Monday. Developers want to rezone a 10-acre piece of land near North Mill Pond for the proposed 120-unit apartment complex.
Tim Phoenix, an attorney for Clipper Traders, says the company wants to make sure the development fits with the zoning designation. Phoenix says the new zoning would allow developers to build as high as 55 feet if the company includes a public greenway along the water.
Councilor Doug Roberts says he has concerns about the size of the building.
Board members will decide on the rezoning request next month.
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Information from: Portsmouth Herald, http://www.seacoastonline.com
Don't miss the online coverage from Round 12, Polaris ACE Powerline Park, of the 2017 AMSOIL Grand National Cross Country Series presented by Maxxis, an AMA National Championship this Saturday, October 7, at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. and Sunday, October 8 at 1 p.m. EST on RacerTV.com.
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Hundreds of protesters gathered in Warsaw to support the head of Poland’s Supreme Court, Malgorzata Gersdorf, following the introduction of a new law which forces dozens of top judges to retire early.
Changes introduced by the government will mean up to 40 percent of Supreme Court judges will lose their jobs. Ministers say it will help fight corruption.
65 year-old Gersdorf was told she must stand down by the end of Tuesday but remained defiant.
She said: "I am defending the legal order of the state and I want to give testimony to the truth about the existence of a border between the constitution and the violence of the constitution."
Gersdorf says the reforms, which force judges to retire at 65 rather than 70, are a purge and supporters are angry that her replacement has already been named.
The European Union says Poland’s new law undermines judicial independence and has launched a legal challenge against the right-wing government.
South Korean Automobile giant, Kia Motors Corp has disclosed it determination to sell 3.17 million vehicles globally in 2017, the South Korean company said on Monday, up slightly from its 2016 goal of 3.12 million.
The company also said it fell short of its 2016 sales target but did not give details.
Hyundai Motor Co (005380.KS) said earlier on Monday it aims to sell 5.08 million vehicles globally in 2017, up slightly from its 2016 goal.
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March 30 Finnish telecoms equipment maker Nokia on Thursday announced preliminary results of its tender offer for Finnish telecom software company Comptel .
* Nokia said shares tendered in the offer represent approximately 88 percent of all shares and votes in Comptel, and 83 percent on fully diluted basis, as defined in its offer.
* Nokia needs 90 percent of all shares to complete the acquisition.
* "We look forward to completing this offer in the coming days, and taking the next steps to finalize the transaction," said Nokia's Chief Financial Officer Kristian Pullola said in a statement.
* Nokia said it will confirm the final results of its bid around April 3 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Helsinki Newsroom; Editing by Simon Johnson)
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MIAMI (CBSMiami) – A South Florida student in serious trouble. He is accused of making a threat against his school.
Police were called to Somerset Academy in Pembroke Pines Tuesday, when the 14-year-old apparently threatened to shoot up the school after he failed a placement exam.
The student later told police he was joking.
Police were not laughing. The teen now faces one felony and one misdemeanor charge.
Did it happen or not?
At the beginning of the year spiritist preacher Emmanuel Makandiwa said Zimbabwe will experience economic revival with the Makandiwa calling economic harvest, while his contemporary Walter Magaya termed it: financial overflow for Zimbabwe.
“This needs to be brought to the attention of the Zimbabwean public,” commented Bulawayo preacher Steve Blomefield. He continued saying, “At the minimum we are asking for a public apology for them, at the maximum, we are labelling them false prophets; the prophets should stand up and say, I am sorry I was wrong I mis-read my emotions, they should stand up to the public and we are sorry we gave you false hope.”
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A Capsugel worker in Europe sorts through capsules made by the company. The firm's largest U.S. operations are in Greenwood.
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DUBAI, March 28 Middle Eastern online retailer Souq.com will make an announcement later on Tuesday about Amazon.com Inc's bid to buy 100 percent of the company from its shareholders, two sources familiar with the deal told Reuters.
One of the sources, declining to be identified ahead of the announcement, said the statement would say that Souq.com's shareholders had accepted the bid.
Souq.com declined to commemt. Amazon officials could not immediately be reached for comment.
Dubai's Emaar Malls, operator of some of the region's most glitzy shopping malls, said on Monday it had made an $800 million offer for Souq.com. Sources said that bid was higher than what Amazon had offered. (Reporting by Hadeel Al Sayegh and Alex Cornwell; Writing by Saeed Azhar; Editing by Andrew Torchia)
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THE BUILT A COMEDY EMPIRE — WITH GUEST STAR APPEARANCE BY GRACE BYERS (“EMPIRE”) — Hosted by comedian Aisha Tyler, cast members Ryan Stiles, Wayne Brady and Colin Mochrie, along with guest comedian Brad Sherwood, put their comedic skills to the test through a series of spontaneous improv games that are prompted only by random ideas supplied by the studio audience. The four performers must use the little information they have and their wild imaginations to depict different characters and an array of scenes, as well as perform songs. After each round of improvisation, Aisha will dole out points to our four performers and declare a winner at the end of every episode. Directed by Geraldine Dowd (#509). Original airdate 9/28/2017.
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Bhiwandi corporator Manoj Mhatre (Congress) was killed last night by masked assailants who shot at him and assaulted him with sharp knives. Narpoli police registered a murder case late in the night after he succumbed to his injuries.
The assailants ambushed Mhatre when he got home around 9 pm. "Mhatre's driver had dropped him near his house at Oswal Wadi. He was walking home when at least five persons attacked him with sharp knives and fired two rounds," said a cop. Mhatre breathed his last at Jupiter Hospital.
"One of the fired rounds hit his back and he succumbed to the injuries," said DCP Manoj Patil, Bhiwandi.
Mhatre was in his early 40s and was the leader of Congress in the Bhiwandi-Nizampur Municipal Corporation. Sources said he had a construction and infrastructure business, and an internal dispute might have led to the murder. Narpoli police and the Crime Branch put a city-wide nakabandi in place to catch the accused.
Spanish third-tier side Extremadura UD have signed Ghanaian midfielder Richard Boateng, GHANASoccernet.com can report.
The club's sporting director Angel Becerra announced but failed to disclose terms and duration of the new recruit.
Richard, who is the younger brother of ex-Ghana international Derek Boateng, moves after spending six years with Granada but never broke into the La Liga team.
The defensive midfielder, 24, scored six goals last season in the Segunda league for Granada B
Boateng played for Liberty Professionals in Ghana.
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The Krewe of Pontchartrain rolls at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, on the Uptown route in New Orleans, followed by the Krewe of Choctaw at 2 p.m. and the Krewe of Freret at 2:30 p.m. Later in the day on the Uptown route, catch the Krewe of Sparta at 6 p.m., followed by Pygmalion at 6:15 p.m. See the route here.
Here are some of the throws you can look for from Pontchartrain, Choctaw and Freret.
Pontchartrain has some cool Elvis rock-n-roll themed throws, including pillows and guitar picks.
Freret has hand-decorated masks as a signature throw.
A fatal single-vehicle crash took place near Brock, Sask. on Dec. 30, 2016.
Kindersley RCMP were called to the single-vehicle collision at a rural location at around 8:50 p.m. CT.
READ MORE: Woman, 22, found dead in Saskatoon on New Year’s Day
Two men and a woman were inside the vehicle at the time of the crash.
RCMP officials said the 51-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene. Her name has not been released but she was from the Kindersley area.
Both the 48-year-old driver and a 41-year-old passenger were taken to Kindersley Hospital. The driver was transferred by STARS air ambulance while the passenger had non-life threatening injuries.
A collision reconstructionist and the office of the chief coroner are assisting with the investigation.
SANDY, Utah (AP) — Kyle Beckerman scored his 41st career MLS goal in the 82nd minute, and Real Salt Lake beat the Houston Dynamo 2-1 on Wednesday night.
Salt Lake (6-6-1) has won 10 of its last 11 home games, conceding just 12 goals. Houston (5-4-3) lost for the first time in five games.
Luis Silva put RSL in front in the 34th minute by heading in Sebastian Saucedo’s cross.
Beckerman, who entered having played every minute of every RSL game this season, came in as a substitute in the 64th. Eighteen minutes later, Beckerman had a corner kick chested to his feet and he sent a left-footed shot off the far post and in.
Houston’s Alberth Elis scored his fifth goal this month, and eighth overall, in the 75th. Nick Rimando’s goal kick was intercepted and Elis was left open in front of goal to head home Romell Quioto’s cross.
Warmer weather has been promised and even an incremental rise in the mercury means a long-awaited return for al fresco dining.
KERB King’s Cross is back on March 1. Those working at nearby Google HQ and the surrounding offices can expect crisp Mother Clucker chicken, Kothu Kothu rotis and You Doughnut, with their malted chocolate malteser bites.
It’ll also be supporting new traders and encompass Central Saint Martins art school next door. There are ping-pong tables in there if you feel the need to work up an appetite — the winner of the game can be the one to get the savoury pastries in from My Pie’s van.
KERB has also expanded into delivery, teaming up with Deliveroo to offer al desko streetfood feasts fresh from its Camden market.
Choose from a strong range including Beef Rendang, Super Mario Mushroom Mac ’n’ Cheese, Fundi Pizzas and Kolkati Paratha wraps.
Nestled in the heart of Highland Park, within walking distance to Armstrong Elementary. Soaring ceilings welcome you into the entry, guiding you to the oversized living and dining room. High ceilings coupled with natural light make for a lovely aesthetic throughout the first floor. The chef’s kitchen was remodeled in 2013 - don’t miss the side by side subzero, beverage drawers, double ovens, and gas cooktop! Kitchen overlooks a large family room, back patio and yard. Back stairs off the mud room take you upstairs to a playroom, which could also be used as a 5th bedroom with a full size bath. An office and a powder bath are also conveniently located on the first floor. 2nd floor is made up of 3 large secondary bedrooms, as well as large master suite.
FAYETTEVILLE (AP) — A man convicted in the slaying of a 4-year-old Arkansas girl has been denied parole after becoming eligible for release following rulings by the state’s and nation’s highest courts.
The AP reports 47-year-old Christopher Segerstrom was denied parole Tuesday.
Segerstrom was 15 when Barbara Thompson was sexually assaulted, hit on the head with a rock and suffocated in a wooded area near the University of Arkansas. Segerstrom was convicted of capital murder and sentenced to life without the possibility of parole.
But since then, the U.S. Supreme Court and the Arkansas Supreme Court ruled that juveniles couldn’t be sentenced to life without parole. Arkansas law was changed to allow for the possibility of parole after 30 years. A judge re-sentenced Segerstrom last year, making him eligible for parole.
Click here to see the victims sister react to seeing her sister’s killer for the first time at a re-sentencing hearing.
Police in Poland have raided the offices of a women’s rights group in an operation activists have claimed is a “warning” to stop them protesting against the country’s conservative government.
The raids on the Warsaw, Lodz and Gdansk offices of the Centre for Women’s Rights came a day after thousands demonstrated across the country against a government accused of trying to roll back women’s rights in Poland.
Police seized documents, computers and hard disks in the operation that took place on Wednesday.
The police said the raids were connected to an inquiry into financial irregularities of justice ministry employees who had co-operated with the centre, and that the centre itself was not under investigation. But this explanation was rejected by the rights activists.
Serena Williams Takes Fetus On Food Run ... With Baby Daddy
Serena Williams Takes Fetus Grocery Shopping with Fiance Alexis Ohanian
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When you're eating for 2 ... ya gotta stock up!!
That's why Serena Williams hit the grocery store with fiance, Alexis Ohanian, and her mom Oracene Price this weekend ... and HAM in the aisles.
The gang rolled into Publix in Palm Beach Gardens (try the crab legs!) and filled their shopping cart to the brim in preparation for Serena's big day.
By our count, she's about 37 weeks pregnant (40 weeks is the target) -- but at this point, it could happen any minute.
Williams tweeted about how the pregnancy is affecting her body over the weekend -- "It's official. I no longer have ankles."
Still looks damn good to us.
The Auvi-Q was released Feb. 14, but it's unclear whether patients will break up with their current option, EpiPen, for something new. Mylan shares were steady Tuesday midday, even as privately held rival Kaleo Pharma , launched its EpiPen competitor, Auvi-Q.
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FRANKFURT, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Deutsche Bank’s 2017 bonus pool includes an investment to secure the bank’s business and its position, its chief executive said on Friday, adding that 2018 bonuses would be linked to the bank’s performance.
“Does that mean we will not be paying our staff as much next year? I don’t expect so. I see 2018 as being a successful year for the bank,” John Cryan said.
Cryan cited further steps in cost-cutting and an expected resumption in market volatility as reasons for optimism.
In 2018, “we aim for a profit, not only before, but of course also after income taxes,” Cryan said. (Reporting by Tom Sims; Editing by Maria Sheahan)
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Full-year trading at British online estate agent Purplebricks Group remains in line with expectations, the company said on Friday after its share price was sent tumbling 7 percent on Thursday by a broker’s research note.
The company, which plans to enter the New York market in the second quarter of 2018, also said it achieved 6,160 instructions in January, up 66 percent from last year. Its financial year ends in April.
Purplebricks said that Thursday’s 7.5 percent share price decline was attributable to the research note published by Jefferies International, with which it took issue.
The company said it did not agree with the findings of the Jefferies report and contested its estimation of Purplebricks’ completion rate.
To kick off the 2017 school year, the Kansas City Chiefs and City Year Kansas City are partnering to welcome students back at two of the city’s schools on Monday.
Jefferson Davis shuts out West Marion 41-0. Click on the video above for highlights. Copyright 2017 MSNewsNow. All rights Reserved.
Events: Solarize Midcoast Maine Program
The Midcoast Economic Development District, in partnership with Sundog Solar, is putting together another Solarize Midcoast Maine Program.
It provides area residents with a discount on solar power installations.
The first of four informational events is scheduled for Wednesday at the Rockport Opera house at 6pm.
The deadline to sign up with the program is June 30th.
For more information, visit solarizemidcoastmaine.com
Fed-Ex Truck Strikes Railway Overpass in Holmdel
HOLMDEL, NJ - This afternoon at 1:14 pm, a tractor trailer that was traveling on Laurel Avenue struck the New Jersey Transit railroad bridge, slicing the trailers roof off.
There were no other vehicles involved, the driver of the tractor trailer was taken to a local hospital with minor injuries.
Laurel Avenue is currently closed in both directions between Route 35 and Boxwood Terrace.
P.S.A. - There's multiple signs in both directions prior to the NJ Transit bridge advising of the 12 ft. 5 in. height restrictions, trust us on this one!
Update 9.11pm: Katie Hughes has been located safe and well.
Earlier; Gardaí in Clondalkin are seeking help from the public to trace the whereabouts of 16-year-old Katie Hughes who has been missing from Clondalkin since New Years Eve.
Katie was last seen at approximately 10.25pm on the 31st December in Clondalkin.
She is described as 5'2" in height, with long brown hair and brown eyes. When last seen she was wearing a pink hoodie and black leggings.
Gardaí are appealing for anyone who may have information to contact them.
New Delhi: Ravaged by injuries, India's star singles player Somdev Devvarman on Sunday announced his retirement from professional tennis, bringing an abrupt end to what was once a promising career. "Starting 2017 on a new note, retiring from pro tennis.
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Germany and France are launching a number of new defense initiatives amid criticism from the Trump administration about a lack of defense spending from NATO allies. Germany will set up a joint fleet of Lockheed Martin Corp C-130J transport planes with France and join a Dutch-led fleet of Airbus A330 tanker planes, the country's defense ministry said Monday , according to Reuters.
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Interpol is helping in the search for an alleged Canadian mobster and drug dealer who's managed to evade capture since November.
Wojciech Grzesiowski from Innisfil, Ont. is one of more than a dozen suspects wanted in a major RCMP investigation into organized crime and fentanyl trafficking, dubbed Project Otremens.
At the time of the November bust, nine people were arrested while five others were being sought on Canada-wide warrants. The 40-year-old Grzesiowski is the only suspect still not arrested.
RCMP were able to seize six kilograms of fentanyl and carfentanil, more than 20 kilograms of cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, and cigarettes in that bust.
Interpol has issued a red notice in the search for Grzesiowski, which is used "to seek the location and arrest of wanted persons with a view to extradition or similar lawful action."
He is wanted to face several charges, including trafficking and instructing the commission of offences for a crime organization.
The Australian government are not messing around when it comes to putting people off littering.
Irish lad Colm Spierin is travelling around the world (not jealous at all) and was doing the popular Coogee to Bondi walk when he spotted this violent anti-littering sign.
Jaysus, they don't mess about with litter warnings in Sydney.
(Via Colm Spierin) pic.twitter.com/TGNobR2s9G — Today FM (@todayfm) April 18, 2017
That's certainly one way of getting your point across!
The 'die alone' bit is a tad harsh.
In response to UN sanctions against North Korea, China plans to cut off imports of the North’s coal, iron ore, and other goods, the government announced today. China, North Korea’s main trading partner, has become increasingly frustrated with leader Kim Jong Un’s threats to use nuclear weapons and intercontinental ballistic missiles. Despite earlier reluctance to pressure the North Korean regime, China supported a UN Security Council ban on Aug. 5 on coal and other key goods worth about $1 billion. The Chinese customs agency said Monday it would stop processing the affected imports at midnight Sept. 5.
Jevon Carter scored 21 points, had eight assists and six steals, Teddy Allen added 16 points and No. 5 seed West Virginia overwhelmed 12th-seeded Murray State 85-68 in the first round of the East Region on Friday.
× The Carry Out 12-11-17: “Facebook isn’t ruining society, humans are. We just now have the right tools”
The Carry Out is the nightly segment where Justin reads the news so you don’t have to. Tonight’s top stories include CPS CEO Forrest Claypool resigning, CPD holding a press conference saying that all patrol officers will be equipped with body cameras, the Illinois gubernatorial race heating up, wildfires continuing to wreak havoc on Southern California, a former Facebook official saying social media is tearing society apart, the Golden Globes nomination coming out, the Bears blowing out the Bengals, the Hawks defeating Buffalo and Arizona over the weekend, the Cubs making some moves at the MLB Winter meetings and Saudi Arabia announcing they are lifting their movie theater ban.
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Someone just became a legend, or at least a suspect for vandalism of the legendary Hollywood sign in the hills of Hollywood, California. Some time before the clock struck midnight and the sun rose on the New Year, police guess that the prankster — probably a man — used tarps to change the O’s in the sign to E’s…and with it, HOLLYWEED. Since park rangers were lightly staffed for the holiday, Hollyweed remained.
Note: Californians voted last month to make recreational use of marijuana legal statewide for those 21 and over.
LONDON (AP) — BP says it has made two new oil discoveries in the North Sea, adding to hopes for a revival in the declining basin that has fueled Britain's oil and gas industry since the 1970s.
The company said Wednesday that it found oil at the Capercaillie well east of Aberdeen and Achmelvich west of the Shetland Islands. BP is the sole owner of Capercaillie and owns 52.6 percent of Achmelvich, with Shell and Chevron holding smaller stakes.
BP didn't estimate how much oil the wells contain, saying the finds are still being evaluated.
Mark Thomas, BP's regional president, says the company aims for "a refreshed and revitalized business" in the North Sea "that we expect to double production to 200,000 barrels a day by 2020 and keep producing beyond 2050."
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, right, talks with quarterback Tom Brady (12), wide receiver Phillip Dorsett (13) and wide receiver Brandin Cooks (14) before the team photo is made at U.S. Bank Stadium on Feb. 3, 2018, in Minneapolis. Mark Humphrey The Associated Press
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“EJ” Eloise Jones was ultra-impressive at the national Under 18s championships. PICTURE: Peter Argent “EJ” Eloise Jones was ultra-impressive at the national Under 18s championships. PICTURE: Peter Argent
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From the Glenelg Football Club and nicknamed “EJ” Eloise Jones was ultra-impressive at the national Under 18s championships collecting the Most Valuable Player (MVP) awards for South Australia and also when playing for the combined Allies team under Crows women’s premiership coach Bec Goddard at these titles.
When the All Australian Under 18 side was selected, Jones was one of two SA girls along with Millicent’s Jess Allan in the final XXII.
She was selected on a half forward flank.
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The Aquinas volleyball team fell in a straight set sweep to visiting Madonna on Friday night (Oct. 6), as the #16 Crusaders stayed in first place in the WHAC standings. Madonna was victorious by set scores of 25-12, 25-14, and 25-15.
It was the second match of a seven-match homestand for the Saints, who drop to 10-10 on the season and 5-4 in conference play. Madonna has won 11 straight contests and improves to 20-2 overall and 8-0 in WHAC action.
The Crusaders were too strong offensively, posting 42 kills and a .386 hitting percentage, while Aquinas notched 20 kills and 22 errors for a -.021 attack clip. Madonna held edges in digs (44-35) and aces (4-3), while the Saints were on top in total blocks, 6-5.
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Leaf posted 18 points (6-10 FG, 4-5 3 Pt, 2-2 FT) and six rebounds across 22 minutes in Friday's 106-102 preseason win over the Cavaliers.
Leaf exploded off the bench Friday, which was unexpected considering he's been hampered with an undisclosed injury in practice.The 18th pick in the NBA draft is expected to platoon with Bogan Bogdanovic and Domantos Sabonis in the second unit, and all three saw equal time behind Thaddeus Young Friday. Leaf emerged with the most impressive stat line in the 4, which is an encouraging sign for Leaf's prospects as a fantasy asset moving forward.
Liam Lawrence, a hero of Stoke's promotion to the Premier League a decade ago, is now a legend in the eyes of many Potters fans all over again.
This time it has nothing to do with his ability on the pitch, it's all about his stinging criticism of many of the players who frittered away the top-flight inheritance Lawrence and his team-mates bestowed on the Potters of 2017/18.
While keen not to forget what has gone before, Stoke fans are also looking ahead with optimism after a Sentinel poll revealed they are expecting great things of new boss Gary Rowett and his class of 2018/19.
We will bring you all the latest Stoke City news, transfer talk and Potters opinion throughout the day. We would also like to hear from you, so please send us your views via our Stoke City Facebook and Twitter accounts.
Bobby Nash has been given a chance to compete in the UFC, replacing Yancy Medeiros in a bout with Li Jingliang at UFC on FOX 23.
Nash owns a record of 8-1 and has fought for the likes of Resurrection Fighting Alliance and Hoosier Fight Club. He most recently stopped Lewis Gonzalez for his sixth consecutive win.
Jingliang (11-4) has won three of five inside the Octagon.
UFC on FOX 23 takes place January 28 from the Pepsi Center in Denver. The main event features Julianna Pena vs. Valentina Shevchenko in a female bantamweight title-eliminator.
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A Range Rover not stamped as suitable to be driven on the roads was seized by police - on the school run.
Roads Policing Unit (RPU) officers in Cleveland seized the car during Operation Tutelage on Tuesday morning.
The driver behind the wheel of the black Range Rover sport was on the way to drop their kids off at school when they were stopped by police.
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The Cleveland and Durham RPU tweeted: “Another one seized the morning by RPU for Operation Tutelage. It had no insurance, tax or MOT and the driver was taking kids to school.
“A warning letter was sent and they still continued to drive.”
A light blue Fiat Punto was also seized by police on Tuesday as part of the operation.
The man at the head of Michigan’s health department has been charged with involuntary manslaughter in Flint’s water crisis.
Nick Lyon is accused of neglecting to inform the public about an an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in the area– which experts believe has a direct link to the crisis in 2014 and onward.
There were nearly 100 cases in the Flint area, including a dozen deaths.
Lyon is the highest-ranking official to be charged in the investigation.
On the 17th of January, Prime Minister Theresa May announced that the British government would appoint a Minister for Loneliness. Her name? Tracey Crouch. While it may sound silly, more than 9 million people in the UK suffer from loneliness on a daily basis. With Brexit on the table, it’s just proof that no man is an island.
A Florida teacher was sentenced to five years in prison for having sex with a 17-year-old student.
TCPalm reports that 36-year-old Tiffany Geliga was sentenced Tuesday in Fort Pierce after pleading no contest in January to sexually assaulting the boy.
The former Port St. Lucie High chemistry teacher was tutoring the boy, who said he had sex with her twice before her arrest last year.
Geliga is the mother of four children, ages 4 to 13.
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This little incoherent diddy was especially idiotic.
"I am embarrassed by it and I hate it," Trump continued, "but it's locker room talk and one of those things. I will knock the hell out of ISIS. We are anything to defeat ISIS. It happened a number of years ago in a vacuum that was left. Because of bad judgment. I will tell you, I will take care of ISIS. We need to get on to much more important and bigger things."
The voluntary contributions into superannuation funds doubled between April to May, and are so far having another strong month as investors race to beat a deadline on low-tax superannuation concessions, according to one of the country’s largest …
The move is just the latest in a string of Russian provocations in the early days of the Trump administration, which has called for warmer relations with the Kremlin. The traditional US adversary has also positioned a spy ship off the coast of Delaware and carried out flights near a US Navy warship, concerning American officials.
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AUBURN, Ala. (AP)  Auburn University is once again replacing its landmark oak trees at Toomer's Corner.
A university statement says workers will plant new trees on Saturday because of damage caused by a fire in September.
The current trees were planted there after a University of Alabama fan poisoned the original Toomer's oaks.
Toomer's Corner is a traditional gathering for Auburn fans to celebrate football victories by rolling the trees with toilet paper. A German man pleaded guilty last month to setting fire to paper on one of the trees after a game.
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The new trees will be slightly smaller than the original replacements. University horticulturist Gary Keever says smaller trees generally fare better than older ones when they're being transplanted.
Fans won't be allowed to roll the new trees until they're older.
reposing on Tuesday from 5 to 6.30pm at Flynn’s Funeral Home, Killorglin followed by removal to The Star of the Sea Church, Cromane. Requiem mass on Wednesday at 10.30am. Burial afterwards in Dromavalla Cemetery, Killorglin.
Casilla has been sidelined for much of the past week due to shoulder tightness, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
This explains why Casilla hasn't appeared in a Cactus League contest since March 9. The good news is he appears to be on the mend, as the veteran right-hander is scheduled to throw a bullpen Monday. That said, it's still unclear if the injury will jeopardize his status for Opening Day. Casilla is expected to work in a setup role in 2018, though his fantasy value remains limited given his declining strikeout rate and light workload for a reliever.
FRANKFURT The European Central Bank's chief economist upheld the bank's stated policy plan on Thursday, effectively pushing back market speculation that the ECB might consider raising interest rates before ending its bond purchases.
"This forward guidance implies a sequencing between the interest rate policy and the quantitative policy that can most efficiently internalize and exploit the intimate complementarities between these two key components of our current stance," Peter Praet told an audience in Frankfurt.
(Reporting By Francesco Canepa, editing by Larry King)
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TV show host and cookbook author Adam Richman is stopping by TODAY to share his go-to Hanukkah recipes —. taught to him by his mother! He shows us how to make classic crispy potato latkes and homemade applesauce two ways: traditional and tart cranberry.
This was the latke recipe I grew up with! And it is arguably the best and most traditional one I've ever had.
I love this recipe because it was my first example of homemade applesauce and the version from a jar just couldn't compare. I feel that it really preserves the integrity of the flavor and when you are making latkes, it would be a travesty to pair it with anything but homemade applesauce.
Like many great dishes, this one reminds me of my mom — which is always awesome — but truly, it's one of those all-in-one-pot, straightforward recipes that creates a sauce that you can use with savory or sweet foods.
If you like those traditional Hanukkah recipes, you should also try these:
EDMONTON—The Canadian military has deployed 60 members of an Edmonton-based helicopter squadron to Iraq as part of Operation Impact, a mission to fight Daesh militants in the country’s north.
The Department of National Defence says the Royal Canadian Air Force’s 408 Tactical Helicopter Squadron will take over from their counterparts from Valcartier, Que., who have been providing tactical support since October 2016.
The 408 squadron operates out of 3rd Canadian Division Support Base in Edmonton.
They will fly and maintain up to four CH-146 Griffon helicopters at Camp Erable near Erbil, Iraq.
Maj.-Gen. Christian Drouin, commander of 1 Canadian Air Division, says the squadron will provide support to both Canadian and coalition partners.
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Soso, Loujaya and Delilah did not come in on “free rider” seats in the last term of parliament. They competed like anyone else.
Nobody, including women, should be given free seats. Take the case of a female medical doctor or a female civil engineer, for example. She was not given a medical degree (MBBS) or a Bachelor of Engineering degree on a free slate.
She earned it. So must my sisters, my wife, my mother or aunt.
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The TBI issued a Tennessee Blue Alert on Wednesday morning for Steven Wiggins, a suspect in the shooting death of a Dickson County sheriff’s deputy Wednesday morning. A Tennessee Blue Alert is similar to an AMBER Alert but is used when a law enforcement officer is killed or seriously injured in the line of duty.
Wiggins was described as a white man with dark hair, 6-feet, 1-inch tall and weighs about 220 pounds. He is suspected to be on foot and should be considered armed and dangerous.
Anyone with any information on Wiggins’ whereabouts should call 911 or 800-824-3463.
One of Milwaukee’s most historic neighborhoods celebrates with a free, family oriented street festival that runs 4-10 p.m. on Friday, noon to 10 p.m. Saturday and noon to 9 p.m. Sunday with carnival rides, music, food, drink and the participation of Mitchell Street merchants and businesses.
About 100 opponents of Andrew Puzder's nomination as secretary of labor marched in front of Hardee's headquarters in downtown St. Louis Monday afternoon around lunchtime. Protesters outside Hardee's headquarters in St. Louis demonstrate their opposition to Andrew Puzder, chief executive of Hardee's parent company and former St. Louis attorney who has been nominated as secretary of labor.
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Dozens of earthquakes helped bring in the New Year around Brawley, California, but they are more of a curiosity than a concern, experts tell CNN. Caltech seismologist Lucy Jones said earthquake "swarms" aren't unexpected around Brawley -- there also was a swarm in 2012 -- because the fault-riddled region called the Brawley Seismic Zone lies between the large San Andreas Fault and the Imperial Fault.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – An estimated $100,000 price tag has caused a Republican state senator to revise his proposal to require the POW-MIA flag to be flown over the Tennessee Capitol year-round.
Sen. Mark Green of Ashland City said the flagpole above the Capitol building is only strong enough to carry the U.S., state and legislative flags that are required to be flown when the General Assembly are in session. The projected $100,000 is what it would take to add a fourth flag.
Green amended his bill to only require the POW-MIA flag over the Capitol when the General Assembly is not in session and the legislative flag is not on display.
After approving that change, the Senate State and Local Government Committee voted to advance the bill to a full floor vote.
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Katy Perry doesn’t care about how many trophies sit on her shelf at home.
The 32-year-old “Bon Appetit” singer recently opened up about her opinion on award shows in general.
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“All the awards shows are fake,” Katy told the New York Times. “And all the awards that I’ve won are fake. They’re constructs.”
Katy has been keeping it real about her evolving career and personal life, which includes her evolving opinion about the industry itself.
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Mitratech, provider of legal, compliance and risk management software has reached a partnership agreement with Union Systems Limited (USL), an information technology (IT) company that specialises in the marketing and implementation of software solutions for banks and financial institutions across Africa. The strategic partnership entails USL marketing and implementing Mitratech’s DataStoreDSX Enterprise Content Management (ECM)…
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ISLAMABAD: Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan Monday said Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) Scouts should be trained on modern lines enabling them to meet the new challenges in view of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
During a meeting with Director General Scouts Gilgit-Baltistan Brig. Ejaz-ur-Rehman who called on him here at Punjab House, the interior minister congratulated him for taking charge as DG Scouts.
Chaudhry Nisar appreciated the efforts of Gilgit Baltistan Scouts for maintaining law and order in GB and safeguarding the Northern borders.
He said the history of scouts force was full of sacrifices and patriotism.
Authorities have found the body of a Fresno State professor reported missing last week.Bradley Hufft, 59, was found dead inside his car. Hufft was a Coarsegold native and longtime musical educator, concert promoter, and composer.He also is known on the Fresno restaurant scene having worked as a bartender and restaurant owner. He was reported missing last Wednesday and his body was found the following day.No word yet on the cause of death.A small tribute to Hufft is now at his office at Fresno State. Students are remembering with roses placed right outside his door.
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The United States Air Force Total Force Band performs in the 128th Rose Parade in Pasadena, Calif., Jan. 2, 2017. The USAF Total Force Band kicked off the Air Force 70th Birthday celebration playing several venues in Southern California culminating with their appearance in the 128th Rose Parade. The band is comprised of active duty and Air National Guard musicians from around the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Louis Briscese)
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Laois Connects Mental Health Week has an impressive line up of events running around the county from October 7 to 14.
The Kathleen Gorman Memorial Lecture 2017 which will be a talk on “Alcohol and Mental Health”, with guest speaker Senator Frances Black will be hosted by the Stradbally/Vicarstown/Timahoe Community Sports Hub on Monday, October 9 at 7.30pm at Timahoe community centre.
This talk is not to be missed and Frances has taken to Twitter to share her excitement for taking part in the event.
I'm looking forward to speaking at the Kathleen Gorman Memorial Talk this Mon 9th of October @ 7.30pm,Timahoe Community Centre,Co Laois pic.twitter.com/NDgvTSp0Yb October 5, 2017
Laois Connects Mental Health Week is now in its seventh year.
Sports stars Oisin McConville and Seamus Callanan will also speak at various events throughout the week.
Have a listen to Frances Black here:
Liverpool have already rejected two bids of £72m and £90m from Barcelona for Coutinho.
Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group issued a statement last week insisting the Brazil international will not be sold this summer.
But the player has since handed in a transfer request and Jurgen Klopp admits he has no control over whether Coutinho stays or leaves.
The Liverpool boss doesn’t want his star midfielder, who was the Reds’ top scorer last season with 14 goals in all competitions, to go.
Restaurant owners are warning businesses shouldn’t be penalised because the cost of housing has gone up.
They’re unhappy with recommendations that the Living Wage should be increased to keep up with rising costs.
The Living Wage Technical Group, which decides the level, thinks an extra 20c should be added bringing the hourly rate to €11:90.
But CEO of the Restaurant Association of Ireland, Adrian Cummins, says it’s far too high.
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Scholars, professionals and others interested exploring the future of the arts in city life are invited to attend the interdisciplinary conference and participate in discussions with the 10 invited scholars. The conference will take place in Raynor Memorial Libraries at Marquette University unless otherwise noted.
More info and registration details at: https://muconnect.marquette.edu/art-conference-2017
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Some people may be confused about the work of the transportation services in Door County. They may be unsure how the two agencies, Door-Tran and Door-2-Door, differ. Kim Gilson, Door-Tran’s Volunteer Coordinator, explains how the transportation consortium operates…
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Billie Lourd Breaks Silence ... I'll Miss Abadaba and Momby
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Billie Lourd has broken her silence since losing both her mother, Carrie Fisher and her grandmother, Debbie Reynolds ... and her words are touching.
Lourd posted a pic of the three generations, with a big thank you to fans for their support.
She wrote, "Receiving all of your prayers and kind words over the past week has given me strength during a time I thought strength could not exist."
She went on ... "There are no words to express how much I will miss my Abadaba and my one and only Momby. Your love and support means the world to me."
As we reported, there will be a dual funeral for Carrie and Debbie at Forrest Lawn later this week.
Here is the week’s weather forecast for East Yorkshire and Ryedale.
This week will be mostly dry with patchy showers and rain on Thursday and Friday.
Monday 14 August: Early brightness giving way to cloudier conditions with a chance of patchy rain.
Tuesday 15 August: Dry with sunny periods.
Wednesday 16 August: Fine, dry and warm with sunny spells.
Thursday 17 August: Bright spells and the risk of patchy rain at times.
Friday 18 August: Unsettled with showers or longer spells of rain. Cooler.
Next weekend: Dry with sunny spells. Warmer on Sunday.
Rough waters in the beginning of the season for the Bulldogs, but coach Henderson and MSU stuck together and got back on track.
They play the Oklahoma Sooners on Friday in the sunshine state, he spoke on what it took to get them over the hump and into the post season.
Well I think it starts with a really....really great group of kids. And I think just as important as the quality of people on your coaching staff. And everybody's got to come together, there's got to be trust developed on the fly, so to speak. I mean we met on the morning of 21st when we traveled to Jackson to begin a 12 day road trip. And that's unheard of what those kids went through and what we went through as a staff. You got to jump on board You know there's no shortage of distraction there for any short term, you may have noticed. But our kids did a great job," said Henderson.
MSU will play in Tallahassee this Friday at 11 a.m. on ESPNU.
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Late this week, contract crews will be repairing CSX railroad crossings on Liberty Street, Piney Grove Church Road, Third Creek Road, Jackson Road and Knott Road. Motorists should follow signed detours around the work sites.
Starting on Wednesday morning, Feb. 15, a crew will be repairing the at-grade crossing on Liberty Street between Middlebrook Pike and Morris Avenue, near the City’s Public Works Service Center. The street will reopen by 6 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, at the latest.
The other four roads will close between 8:30 a.m. Thursday and 6 a.m. Friday as crews remove asphalt, surface the railroad tracks and repave the asphalt. Those locations are:
Prince William Police are investigating suspects rummaging through unlocked vehicles in Gainesville.
On June 28 at 9:30 a.m., officers responded to investigate several larceny from vehicles, which had been parked in the 7200 block of Prices Cove Place in Gainesville (22015).
The investigation revealed that two unknown suspects were observed on video surveillance entering several unlocked vehicles in the area during the overnight hours.
“At some point, the suspects also entered an attached garage by crawling under a partially opened garage door,” said police spokesperson Office Nathan Probus. “A vehicle parked inside of the garage was rummaged through.”
The investigation continues.
Anyone with information regarding the incidents listed in this report is asked to contact the Prince William County Police Department tipline at 703-792-7000 or submit a webtip to: www.pwcgov.org/policetip.
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We hope you enjoyed our coverage of the final round of @Betfred World Championship qualifying - see final scores at the end of #JudgementDay
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6th Circ. Won't Revive Cheerleader's Title IX Suit
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 9:06 PM EDT) -- A Sixth Circuit panel on Friday refused to revive a lawsuit by the parents of a cheerleader who said she was sexually assaulted on a bus returning from a competition, finding it appeared the cheerleader’s high school had done enough under Title IX of the Civil Rights Act to protect her from continued harassment once her attacker returned to school.
The Bowling Green High School cheerleader reported that on a long bus ride home from the national cheerleading championships when she was a 13-year-old eighth grader,...
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Heavy rains are flooding roads in southeastern Indiana early Thursday.
A flood warning is in effect for Ripley County until 11:30 a.m. More than 2 inches of rain has fallen.
Flooding is occurring right now in Batesville and Versailles, dispatcher said.
U.S. 50 is shut down due to high water near the Ripley and Jennings county line.
A Ripley County deputy sheriff is responding to a report of a car hydroplaning off E. County Rd. 300 N., they said.
If you see high water or major ponding on roads, authorities caution motorists avoid the area.
This morning @Fox19Frisbee and I are driving through the tri-state checking on road conditions as the rain continues to come down @FOX19 — Jordan Vilines (@FOX19Jordan) June 15, 2017
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BRASILIA, April 3 Corporate loans in or at risk of default in Brazil will rise marginally in coming months, a situation that represents no risk for the stability of the nation's banking system, a central bank director said on Monday.
So far, banks in Brazil have mitigated the risk of growing interdependence with non-financial companies or fellow lenders by analyzing loan deals more prudently and demanding more collateral from borrowers, said Anthero Meirelles, the central bank's head of oversight, at a news conference in Brasilia. (Reporting by Alonso Soto; Writing by Guillermo Parra-Bernal; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
News selected on topics and regions - oil and gas, business, politics, IT, the South Caucasus, the Caspian Sea region, Central Asia Ranking of the Azerbaijani banking sector At least four Indian servicemen and four more terrorists of the Lashkar-e-Taiba group were killed during two operations held in the country's Jammu and Kashmir state, Sputnik reported. According to The Times of India newspaper, one operation was held in the town of Handwara and claimed lives of three terrorists and one officer succumbed to his injuries.
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Big River RCMP say two people are facing drug trafficking and weapons-related charges after a traffic stop this past weekend.
Officers made the traffic stop on Highway 55 near Debden, Sask., at around 5 p.m. CT on April 21.
READ MORE: Good Samaritan helped in arrest of man found to have meth, stolen items
RCMP said they seized prescription pills and what is believed to be crystal meth.
Police conducted a follow-up search at a home on Big River First Nation where they seized weapons, including an imitation firearm.
READ MORE: Meth, cocaine seized in Saskatoon after lengthy drug trafficking investigation
Leslie Keenatch, 43, and Sandra Keenatch, 34, both from Big River First Nation, are facing numerous charges and are scheduled to appear in court on June 12.
Debden is approximately 170 kilometres north of Saskatoon.
Things might get pretty messy between Ezekiel Elliott and the NFL.
The Dallas Cowboys running back, who recently was handed a six-game suspension for violating the league’s domestic violence policy, is set to appeal the decision on Tuesday. Elliott’s argument will focus largely on the testimony provided by his former girlfriend, Tina Thompson, according to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
Elliott’s father, Stacy Elliott, is ready to dig in, and clearly believes his son has a good case.
My son's legal team is ready to fight! Let's deal!!! You will know the set up and PLOT! pic.twitter.com/GSt7QTJehs — Ambassador Elliott (@stacy_elliott) August 14, 2017
Given that Elliott never was arrested or charged with a crime, it makes sense that his family, as well as Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, are upset about and ready to fight the suspension.
But as Tom Brady’s infamous Deflategate saga proved, the NFL doesn’t need concrete evidence to discipline its players.
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From the seemingly never-ending stream of bad news, an brutal election that seemed like it would never end, and the dozens of celebrities - including a few in the tech world - that passed on, it was a tough year. But 2016 also had its share of important technological breakthroughs and debuts that changed how we live, work, and play.
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The University of Windsor's board of governors has appointed Douglas Kneale as the interim president and vice-chancellor.
Kneale was hired by the university in 2015 as provost and vice-president. He will assume his new position on July 1. The board said he will hold the position until it finds a successor, and it wants the presidential search committee to resume its work in the coming year.
"It is important to the Board, on behalf of the University, that the current direction of the University is maintained while the search continues," said Penny Allen, chair of the board of governors, through a released statement.
President Alan Wildeman's last day will be June 30.
With thunderstorms in the forecast across Kansas, schools are trying to beat the storms.
There is potential for strong wind and some hail throughout central Kansas.
Below is a list of changes for area games on Friday, October 6:
Salina South at Hutchinson – 5:00 pm
Derby at Salina Central – 5:00 pm
Clay Center at Abilene – 5:00 pm
Lakeside at Sylvan-Lucas – 5:00 pm
Ell-Saline at Sterling- 5:45 or 6:00 pm
Ellsworth at Minneapolis – 6:00 pm
Lincoln at Solomon – 6:00 pm
Plainville at Sacred Heart – 6:05 pm
Central Plains at Little River – 6:00 pm
Hillsboro at Haven – 6:00 pm
Chapman at Marysville – 3:00 pm on Saturday
Cycling Weekly magazine March 9 2017 issue on sale from Thursday priced £2.99
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Birmingham City Councilors are now questioning how much Mayor William Bell's proposed Ensley Public Safety Complex will actually cost, and why the project was announced before needed property was acquired. "I want to support this, I do," Councilor Marcus Lundy said during Monday evening's special-called Committee of the Whole meeting.
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Hollywood Avenue is back open after a contractor for the City of Shreveport struck a natural gas line along Hollywood Avenue on March 19.
The groundhog saw his shadow Friday morning, and that means six more weeks of winter, but seeing that we've had a mild winter so far, what does that really mean for us in Northern Nevada. We've had our fair share of dry and wet springs before, so anything is possible.
Sunset Art Gallery will host their First Friday Art Walk on Friday.
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The event will feature art from local artists as well as conversation with the artists and gallery owners.
The event will also feature snacks and live music.
It will begin at 5 p.m. until 9 p.m at 1701 Plains Boulevard.
The event is free and open to the public.
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LEOMINSTER (CBS) – New Englanders had a whole day to clean up after Saturday’s first snowfall of the season, but it looks like some people did not do their job before the Monday morning commute.
Massachusetts State Police spokesman Dustin Fitch tweeted a photo of a driver stopped in Leominster with a snowy roof and rear window.
Nope…. nope nope 👎🏼 mmmm, nope.#ClearSnowBeforeYouGo. It’s a danger to you and the other motorists around you. pic.twitter.com/lhOnMmGRSk — Dustin Fitch (@DustinGFitch) December 11, 2017
“It’s a danger to you and the other motorists around you,” he said.
Fitch said the driver was apologetic and opted to clear off his car instead of receiving a citation.
In recent years, state police have taken to using social media to call out drivers for not keeping their vehicles free of snow.
Drivers can face up to $200 in fines if their car is covered in snow.
Related Coverage Ross couple about more than just sports
AUSTIN (KXAN) — One of the nation’s most athletic couples is expecting their first child. Four-time Olympic Gold medalist Sanya Richards-Ross announced on Wednesday that she and husband Aaron Ross, who played on two New York Giants Super Bowl teams as well as the University of Texas 2005 National Championship Football team, are expecting this summer.
Both are former Longhorn All Americans—in fact Aaron is back in school working towards his degree.
The couple appeared on The CW Austin’s More Than the Score, and while the interview was before the announcement, they did say when reflecting on their time at UT, that their kids will be Longhorns. The announcement on social media didn’t indicate if the couple were having a boy or a girl, but whatever the gender may be, there is no denying that child will have some type of athletic ability.
I am writing in response to Amnama (The National Oct 2) who said Basil’s U-turn was childish. The writer is a bit short-sighted and doesn’t know what he is a talking about.
Amnama should put himself in Basil’s position as the elected leader and spend 10 to 15 years in the Opposition where he will fail to get the government support to help his people.
You will not be re-elected for sure.
Basil, I think, made the right decision to cross over. We need Lae and Morobe to change. We don’t want to be in the Opposition for next five years.
Brother, I come from the remotest part of Morobe and I haven’t seen development there for almost 20 years.
We are still carrying coffee bags and vegetables on our back to the nearest road which is 10 to 12 hours’ walk away.
It’s too early to make a judgement. Wait and see if things change in these next five years, and if you are still not happy after that, use your vote.
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The council will be gauging the proposed project - which entails the current borough Rite-Aid pharmacy moving from the Monroe Plaza next to ShopRite, to a newly-constructed location on lower Main Street - at its meeting next week. Preliminary plans were unanimously approved by the borough planning commission Monday night, with a recommendation for council approval, pending borough engineer review. The project has changed since Rite-Aid submitted development plans to the borough in March 2016.
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A little girl trapped with no way out until she found a secret way to escape. It is a plot right out of the movies, but it is the real life story of Maria Lavelle.
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INTERNATIONAL NEWS – A Canadian citizen is among three people identified as conspirators in a foiled ISIS-inspired attack to hit concerts, subways, and landmarks in New York City.
According to reports, Times Square was among the potential target locations.
19-year-old Canadian citizen Abdulrahman El Bahnasawy allegedly bought bomb-making material. 19-year-old Tala Haroon and 37-year-old Russel Salic were also identified as having plotted the attacks.
The trio reportedly wanted to support ISIS by killing as many people as possible, but the authorities disrupted the plot before it was put into motion.
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The NFL would like to forget the behavior of Johnny Manziel, and it looks like the former Heisman Trophy winner would like to also. According to a report, Manziel has...
Carter will not play during Friday's exhibition game against the Spurs for rest, Sean Cunningham of ABC 10 Sacramento reports.
The 40-year-old will take the Kings' second preseason game off so coach Dave Joerger can get a better look at some of the young guys. In Carter's stead, the likes of Justin Jackson and Bogdan Bogdanovich could see the most run at small forward.
What happens behind the scenes in a political campaign?
Get a firsthand look at what it takes to run—and win—local elections from three newly elected members of area city councils: Sollie Flora, Mission City Council; Logan Heley, Overland Park City Council and Lindsey Constance, Shawnee City Council.
The League of Women Voters of Johnson County invites you to attend this event, “Lessons from the local campaign trail: What I’ve Learned Running for Office,” which is free and open to the public.
Dr. Ann Sanders, an accomplished educator and community leader, will lead the nonpartisan panel as they share their experiences and answer questions.
The event will be held from 7-8:30 p.m. on July 19 at Matt Ross Community Center, 8101 Marty Street in Overland Park.
To learn more, or RSVP, visit lwvjoco.org.
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An accident has occured on the east side of Bartlesville at Adams Road and Washington Boulevard in front of Oakley Chevrolet. At this time traffic is being re-routed. We ask that you take alternative routes.
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WASHINGTON, April 4 U.S. Representative Mark Walker said after a meeting of House Republicans on a revamped healthcare bill on Tuesday night that they made good progress on the issue of high-risk pools for people with pre-existing conditions.
Walker, who is chairman of the Republican Study Committee, told reporters more discussions on other sticking points in the legislation would be held on Wednesday. (Reporting by David Morgan; Writing by Eric Beech; Editing by Paul Tait)
ISLAMABAD, Oct 6 (APP): A high level meeting held here on
Friday over the issue of India’s case in International Court
of Justice (ICJ) over Indian RAW officer Commander Kulbhushan
Jadhav, who has been sentenced to death by a military court.
The meeting was held at Attorney General Office which was
attended among other by Secretary Foreign Affair Tahmina
Janjua, Secretary Law Karamatullah Niazi, Secretary
Interior Arshad Mirza and other relevant agencies, sources said.
Jadhav, a RAW officer, was arrested during a
counter-intelligence raid in Balochistan in March 2016, who had
confessed to being a spy for India’s Research and Analysis Wing
(RAW) and involvement in terrorism in the country.
According to the New York Times, former acting FBI Director Andrew McCabe wrote his own secret memo about the firing of former FBI Director James Comey.
Fire Emblem Heroes gets an exciting new update tomorrow, June 14. The new update is adding four new heroes and a paralogue to the game. That should be enough to keep things fresh and exciting until the next event comes along. [Read more] | Read more »
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - An Iowa-based utility is proposing a massive wind turbine project that would be the nation's first investor-owned electric utility to generate all of its customer demand from wind energy.
Des Moines-based MidAmerican Energy said Wednesday that it's submitting its proposal for a $922 million wind project to the Iowa Utilities Board. The utility says the project would generate 591 megawatts of power, or enough electricity to power 2.4 million homes.
If approved, the proposal would mark MidAmerican's 12th wind project.
MidAmerican is a subsidiary of Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway. It already has 2,189 wind turbines on 27 wind farms in Iowa, producing 4,400 megawatts of power.
If the latest project is approved and completed, the utility's total investment in wind will total more than $12 billion. The project is slated for completion in late 2020.
HYDERABAD: A division bench of the Hyderabad High Court headed by Acting Chief Justice Ramesh Ranganathan will hear a taken up PIL case seeking enquiry with regard to discrepancies in respect of land belonging to Salt River and land assigned to SC, ST, BC fishermen in government reserved forests and to save the natural resources of AP Coastal Area.
The PIL case is based on a letter addressed to the High Court Chief Justice by Vayala Chittibabu, founder president of AP Sea Coastal Traditional Fishermen Protection Samithi, Nellore district, with regard to encroachment by destroying the reserve forest area and assigned lands in survey numbers 119, 120, 121, 1180 and 1184 covering about 185 acres in the area of Varini revenue division old river (Paata yeru) (Upputeru).
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Soros Fund Management:
* Dissolves share stake in Chesapeake Energy - SEC filing
* Takes share stake in General Mills of 365,493 shares
* Dissolves share stake in Honeywell International
* Dissolves class B share stake in Molson Coors Brewing Co
* Change in holdings are as of June 30, 2017 and compared with the previous quarter ended as of March 31, 2017​ Source text for quarter ended June 30, 2017: (bit.ly/2uDCtgE)
Source text for quarter ended March 31, 2017: (bit.ly/2pQ4JVX)
HAMBURG, March 29 Beiersdorf adhesives unit Tesa said its first quarter had gone much better than expected and could therefore result in it increasing its targets for the year.
Speaking at the division's annual results conference, its Chief Executive Robert Gereke said he thought it was possible the supervisory board could "revise upwards" targets for the year at the end of April.
Tesa currently expects sales growth of between 3 and 4 percent and an EBIT margin of slightly below the previous year. (Reporting by Jan Schwartz; Writing by Victoria Bryan; Editing by Arno Schuetze)
EAST BURKE–Randy Durivage and Laurie Durivage of Derby, VT defended home turf and won this year’s Moose a 103 mile “timed event” that runs through Caledonia and Essex Counties.
For more, see the Express on 6-15-17.
It's taken from Björk's new studio album
Björk has released a video for the title track of her recently released album, Utopia.
It is the third promo film to come from the album, which is the singer’s ninth. The video is directed by Nick Thornton Jones and Wareen Du Preez.
You can watch the video below.
The January 2018 issue of Uncut is now on sale in the UK – with Bruce Springsteen on the cover. We also celebrate the best of the last 12 months with our Ultimate Review Of 2017 – featuring the best albums, reissues, films and books of the year. Elsewhere in the issue, there are new interviews with LCD Soundsystem, Bjork, The Weather Station, Hurray For The Riff Raff, Mavis Staples and more. Our free 15 track-CD celebrates the best music from 2017.
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April 24 (Reuters) - Old Line Bancshares Inc:
* H BANCORP LLC REPORTS A STAKE OF 6.7 PERCENT IN OLD LINE BANCSHARES INC AS OF APRIL 13, 2018 - SEC FILING Source text: bit.ly/2HIa3Yq Further company coverage:
UNITED NATIONS Russia again cast a veto at the United Nations Security Council to shield Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, blocking a Western bid on Wednesday to condemn a deadly gas attack in Syria and push the Syrian government to cooperate with investigators.
China, which has vetoed six resolutions on Syria since the civil war began six years ago, abstained from Wednesday's vote, along with Ethiopia and Kazakhstan. Ten countries voted in favour of the text, while Bolivia joined Russia in voting no.
(Reporting by Michelle Nichols; Editing by Alistair Bell)
Officials in a remote South Texas county have approved a contract to open a privately run, 1,000-bed immigration lockup on the site of a tent city prison that was destroyed during a 2015 riot.
The Valley Morning Star of Harlingen reports that Willacy County commissioners on Monday agreed to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center outside Raymondville, about 50 miles (80 kilometers) from the U.S.-Mexico border city of Brownsville.
County Judge Aurelio Guerra says the new lockup will boost the local economy.
The prison that housed 3,000 inmates in tent-like domes closed after the 2015 uprising. A county lawsuit blamed the riot on "abysmal mismanagement" by Utah-based Management & Training Corp.
Management & Training, which bought the site last year, will operate the new immigrant facility.
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Information from: Valley Morning Star, http://www.valleystar.com
LONDON May 3 This year’s Wimbledon singles tennis champions will receive 2.2 million pounds ($2.84 million) each – a hike of 200,000 pounds for both the men’s and women’s winner, organisers said on Wednesday.
Tournament chiefs unveiled the boosted winners cheques among an increased total prize pot of 31.6 million pounds, up from 28.1 million pounds for the previous year.
The bigger pot benefits players throughout the draw, with first round singles losers set to walk away from the All England Club with 35,000 pounds.
The grasscourt grand slam tournament takes place on the fringes of south-west London from July 3-16: the latest start for the tournament since 1895. ($1 = 0.7741 pounds) (Editing by Alan Baldwin)
Debt would be repaid in annual instalments of $140 million
Zimbabwe may start a sovereign wealth fund or issue an export-related bond after elections that are slated for July, Deputy Finance Minister Terence Mukupe told the southern African nation’s state-broadcaster Tuesday.
The indebted nation, which saw its economy halve between 2000 and 2013, is struggling to access cash to revive ailing industries and rebuild aging infrastructure.
“Post-election, we should be able to put in place a sovereign wealth fund or an export-related bond and we think we should be able to raise between $2.5 billion and $3.5 billion anchored on trade receivables,” Mukupe told the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corp.
The bonds would be repaid in annual installments of $140 million to$150 million, Mukupe said. Calls to his mobile phone for additional comment weren’t answered.
The Public Investment Corporation (PIC) plans to oppose the high court application by UDM leader Bantu Holomisa for the suspension of CEO Dan Matjila ahead of a disciplinary process.
On Wednesday, the PIC said in a lengthy response to a series of critical newspaper articles about the corporation that Holomisa’s repeated allegations of systemic corruption at the PIC were "unfortunate and lack substance", as well as being "malicious, patently false and [eminently] contestable".
Earlier in June, Holomisa brought an urgent application in the High Court in Pretoria for the suspension of Matjila. He has also written to President Cyril Ramaphosa about his allegations, which relate to the claim that Matjila pressured a company in which the PIC had invested, to settle the R300,000 debt of his "girlfriend".
Matjila has denied the allegations which were investigated by the PIC board.
Rory Kinnear and Chris Oliver star in a screening of Young Marx, live from London, in Gainsborough this week.
Kinnear is Marx and Oliver Engels, in this new comedy written by Richard Bean and Clive Coleman.
The year is 1850, and Karl Marx, Europe’s most feared terrorist is hiding in Soho.
Broke, restless and horny, the 32-year-old revolutionary is a frothing combination of intellectual brilliance, invective, satiric wit, and child-like emotional illiteracy.
Creditors, spies, rival revolutionary factions and prospective seducers of his beautiful wife all circle like vultures.
His writing blocked, his marriage dying, his friend Engels in despair.
But there’s still no-one who can show you a better night out than Marx.
The screening is at Trinity Arts Centre on Thursday, December 14 at 7pm.
Tickets are £15 and £13 on 01427 676655 or http://bit.ly/2zJbKSk
The Polisario Front independence movement in Western Sahara says Morocco must recognize the region as independent now that it has rejoined the African Union and accepted the organization's principles.
The front says Morocco could face sanctions or even requests to leave the AU if it doesn't accept Western Sahara independence.
Ahmed Boukhari, the front's U.N. representative, said Tuesday that the movement will be watching what Morocco does between now and the next AU summit in July.
Deputy Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita of Morocco told the website Le Desk on Feb. 5 that his country will "never recognize" Western Sahara's independence.
AU leaders admitted Morocco at a summit Jan. 31. Morocco left the AU's predecessor, the Organization of African Unity, in 1984 to protest Western Sahara's admission as a full member.
Mayor of Karachi Wasim Akhtar has decided to give concession to citizens of Karachi on entry fee of parks and recreational centers.
According to which, free entry would be provided to the children upto three years of age in the Karachi Zoo, Safari Park and Landhi Zoo. This decision shall also be applicable to other parks including Beach Park, Hill Park, Polo Ground, S.T22 and Amir Khusro Park, said a press release here on Friday.
All special persons and senior citizens of over 65 years of age shall also have free entry in these recreational places, whereas, 50 per cent concession will be allowed to the students in these parks and recreational places.
The Mayor said that this step has been taken to provide maximum recreational facilities to the citizens of Karachi and all departments concerned have been directed about this.—APP
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The Latest on the American student reported missing in Bermuda (all times local):
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A police spokesman in Bermuda says authorities have found a body amid a search for a U.S. student who disappeared after a rugby tournament on the British island territory.
Spokesman Dwayne Caines did not disclose any details about the discovery and did not confirm that the body was that of 19-year-old Mark Dombroski.
The Bermuda Police Service said a news conference would be held later Monday.
Authorities and members of Dombroski's family had been searching Bermuda for the young man in a wooded area known as The Arboretum. It was near a sports center where Dombroski was competing as a member of the rugby team at Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia.
He was last seen early Sunday after a night of socializing.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Dongxu Optoelectronic Technology Co Ltd :
* SAYS CONTROLLING SHAREHOLDER PLANS TO BUY COMPANY SHARES BY 500 MILLION YUAN TO 1.5 BILLION YUAN ($238.21 million) WITHIN SIX MONTHS Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2BLCCwZ Further company coverage: ($1 = 6.2969 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
A man was taken to hospital following a violent robbery in Melbourne's west on Monday night.
The 22-year-old Point Cook man was leaving a grocery store on The Avenue, in Sunshine West, around 8pm when he was slashed by a machete-wielding thug.
Police reported the thief stole the victim's car keys and phone, before slashing the man several times with a machete.
The thug then fled the scene, leaving the man with several injuries.
The victim was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries to his head, arm and leg.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
A 22-year-old man suffered non-threatening injuries after being attacked with a machete in Melbourne's west on Monday night
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Presented by the Historic Third Ward Association, Gallery Night & Day is the two-day premier art event in Milwaukee for both the experienced artist and beginning admirer. Free Friday night H-D Museum admission from 5 – 9 p.m.; regular H-D Museum admission applies on Saturday. Gallery hoppers can view the Museum’s newest installation, “From the Past: Archival Posters Digitized for the 21st century”
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Afternoon tea might have a stronger reputation in the west end of town, but you can get traditional fare in the Square Mile that rivals the Dorchester.
The Shard is not only famous for being really tall; it also does a famously glamorous afternoon tea. While Fortnum and Mason is putting on the highest of high teas on the building’s 72nd floor over the summer, those looking for something more glamorous can try out both Aqua Shard and Ting, which each put on a traditional afternoon tea and a luxurious oriental spin on the classic meal.
On the other side of the river, the Royal Exchange offers some very fancy fare. Their Royal afternoon tea, set at a very reasonable £15 per head, offers all the tea and sandwiches you could ask for and even a glass of fizz. It’s like you never left Piccadilly.
For those who want their tea and scones with a touch of City style, it’s all about Hush Brasserie in St Paul’s, featuring cocktails, macarons and a bespoke china tea service. Fancy!
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Breanna Donaldson, 22, plays with her 3-month-old daughter, Mazie, at their home in Scottsdale on Dec. 14, 2017. Mazie was born with methadone in her system because Donaldson was using it to recover from a heroin addiction. DCS allowed Mazie to stay in the custody of her mother as opposed to removing her. David Wallace/The Republic
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A Kansas City family has confirmed the man killed in a triple shooting early Sunday was 23-year old Desean Parker.
Police were called to the area of 9th and Washington around 2:30 a.m. and discovered Parker, another male and a female victim with gunshot wounds.
“He was a very special person. He loved music. He loves his kids,” said Parker’s mother, Rashawnda Townsend.
Townsend told 41 Action News her son was a father to five young children, including a 4-month-old boy.
“He was a hardworking man,” said Townsend. “They took away my baby. The violence has got to stop.”
Police continue to investigate the shooting. If anyone has information, call the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS.
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At least 60 inmates have died during a prison riot in the northern state of Amazonas in Brazil, according to officials.
State public security secretary Sergio Fontes says it is the biggest prison massacre in the state's history.
An unconfirmed number of inmates also escaped during the riot that ran from Sunday afternoon to Monday morning.
Two of the biggest crime gangs of Brazil began fighting last year over control of several prisons and authorities in Amazonas believe that is the reason behind the first riot of 2017.
Mr Fontes says the inmates made few demands to end the riot, which hints at a killing spree organised by members of a local gang against those of another that is based in Sao Paulo.
The St. Louis County Rescue Squad pulled Paternoster, who still had a pulse at the time, from the water around 8 p.m. and transported him by ambulance to Fairview Range Medical Center in Hibbing where he died shortly after, the news release said.
The Chisholm Police Department and the Buhl Fire Department, ambulance and first responders assisted at the scene. The incident remains under investigation.
Basel Leaves Derivatives Funding Calls To Nat'l Watchdogs
Law360, London (October 6, 2017, 6:40 PM BST) -- The Basel Committee for Banking Supervision said Friday that national regulators will be able to ease up on the treatment of banks’ derivative liabilities under the so-called net stable funding ratio regime, which is set to come into force next year.
The global standard-setter for the banking sector said its members had reached an agreement allowing countries to lower the required stable funding factor applied to derivative liabilities, which is currently set at 20 percent.
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NEW YORK -- Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook has been fined $10,000 and assessed a postgame technical foul for initiating a confrontation with Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert, it was announced Tuesday by Kiki VanDeWeghe, Executive Vice President, Basketball Operations.
The incident occurred after Westbrook came onto the court as a substitution following a stoppage in play due to a foul with 7:55 remaining in the fourth quarter of the Thunder’s 113-96 loss to the Jazz on Monday, April 23 at Vivint Smart Home Arena.
New Orleans police are investigating a triple shooting in St. Roch that left three people injured. The incident occurred Saturday night in the 2600 block of North Prieur Street.
Police say that victims are two men and one woman. One of the men is suffering from a gunshot wound to the head and is listed in critical condition. The second man was shot in the buttock area and the woman was shot in the knee.
We will provide more information as soon as it becomes available.
If you have any information that could help police with this case, you are asked to call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111.
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FILE - In this file photo dated Tuesday, June 21, 2016, actor Kevin Spacey waves as he arrives to attend the Giorgio Armani men's Spring-Summer 2016-2017 fashion show in Milan, Italy. British police have disclosed Wednesday July 4, 2018, that they are now investigating six claims of alleged sexual assault or assault, by Academy Award-winning actor Kevin Spacey, three more than previously disclosed. Luca Bruno, FILE AP Photo
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HOUSTON— The Houston Police Department are investigating the death of a woman found naked on the side of a road Monday.
According to officers, they received a person down call around 1:45 a.m. inside the 9800 block of Brooklet Drive.
“She did have tattoos, including one with the words “Black Candy” on her outer left ankle,” said HPD Homicide Division Sergeant B. Olive.
The identity of the female and her cause of death are pending an autopsy by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.
Anyone with information on the female’s identity or in this case is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division or Crime Stoppers at (713) 222-TIPS (8477) or submitting tips online at http://www.crime-stoppers.org.
Legal and illegal immigrants wired almost $140 billion from the United States back to their home countries and foreign relatives in 2016.
The huge loss of domestic spending by of immigrants’ remittances is spotlighted in a new report by the Pew Research Center, which also noted that $6.5 billion was sent back to the United States by foreign-based U.S. workers.
That is a 21-fold difference and is enough money to support 2.6 million additional $50,000 jobs in the United States.
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Hundreds of fans in Tempe, Arizona, and New Orleans dressed in costume and carried lightsabers in honor of Carrie Fisher. A Phoenix-area family rebuilt their menorah with support from the community after vandals turned the original into a swastika.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — A pro-Trump group is airing ads in a dozen Republican-held congressional districts seeking support for the party’s limping health care overhaul drive.
The ads come during a two-week congressional recess that’s seen numerous GOP lawmakers endure stormy town hall meetings attended by supporters of President Barack Obama’s health care law. They are running in districts from Pennsylvania to Arizona.
America First Policies says it is sinking $3 million into TV spots and internet commercials. The group is run by former Trump White House and campaign staffers.
President Donald Trump and GOP leaders want to repeal Obama’s law. Leaders averted a planned House vote on their legislation last month because of Republican opposition.
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The ads urge people to thank lawmakers “for standing with President Trump to repeal Obamacare now.”
Commission members will meet monthly and work on city projects involving city infrastructure, such as roads, sewer and other matters that fall under public works.
The purpose of this commission is to provide the city with policy recommendations to guide the development of roads and public infrastructure.
Interested parties are asked to fill out a city of Nisswa employment application and submit it to the city clerk/administrator. Applications can be obtained at Nisswa City Hall or online at www.ci.nisswa.mn.us
Deadline for applications is Aug. 31 or until filled.
One of the most remarkable aspects of Al Horford 's first season with the Boston Celtics is his ability to immediately get comfortable in the offensive system. There was absolutely no transition period, even with him being set back by the concussion.
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If you're looking to treat yourself or a loved one this holiday season, Google's UK store has reintroduced deals on the Home, Home Mini and Pixel 2 in the run-up to the festivities.
As recently as Black Friday deals could be had on the same items, but discounts are back as folks are clamoring to get their last gifts in time. The Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL are both reduced by £50, to £579 and £679 respectively. You can also still snag a free Google Home Mini when you buy a phone as well, as an extra sweetener.
The Google Home and Home Mini are also hacked down in price. The Home is down to just £89, matching the latest generation Amazon Echo, while the Home Mini is back at its Black Friday pricing of just £34. At these prices, both are fantastic value.
The discounted prices are valid it seems until December 16, so not too long to take advantage, so hit the Google Store linked below and get them while they're hot.
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May 31 (Reuters) - Card Factory Plc reported a 0.4 percent fall in like for like sales, as it cautioned on a tough retail environment with fewer customers visiting their stores.
"We have had a solid start to the year with further sales growth despite an ongoing sector trend of subdued footfall, which impacted the like-for-like performance," Chief Executive Karen Hubbard said.
The company left its full-year outlook unchanged and said it was on track to open about 50 stores in the full year.
(Reporting by Sangameswaran S in Bengaluru; editing by Kate Holton)
3:04 Sam Mellinger's thoughts on Mizzou football, Chiefs-Titans and the Royals' offseason Pause
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0:57 Mike Moustakas on the Home Run Derby and flying under the radar
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Margot Robbie, Lupita Nyong'o and more celebrities surprised moviegoers watching an early preview of "A Wrinkle in Time" during the Oscars on Sunday.
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Oscars host Jimmy Kimmel took the A-listers from the Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood to a screening next door to thank audiences for supporting their favorite films on March 4.
Margot and Lupita were joined by Emily Blunt, Gal Gadot, Mark Hamill, Armie Hammer, Ansel Elgort, Guillermo del Toro and Lin-Manuel Miranda.
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The screening was interrupted as the Oscars broadcast flashed on the screen and stars began handing out snacks, candy and gift bags to the audience, even shooting hot dogs from a cannon.
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One moviegoer was even invited by Jimmy to introduce the next presenters at the award show, Tiffany Haddish and Maya Rudolph.
Gal warmly told the audience that "This is so much better than the Oscars!"
BERKELEY (CBS SF) — Police are investigating the death of a woman whose body was found Friday morning at a Berkeley homeless encampment.
At 10:14 a.m., officers and firefighters went to the encampment after receiving a report of an unresponsive woman, Berkeley police spokesman Sgt. Andrew Frankel said.
The body of a woman in her 20s was found at an encampment located just north of 63rd Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Way. in Berkeley.
The woman was found dead at the scene.
The cause of death is unknown, Frankel said, and there were no obvious signs of trauma. An investigation is ongoing.
“I don’t have any evidence to indicate that it’s suspicious other than the fact that we don’t know what caused her death at this point,” Frankel said.
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The World Cup kicks off next month in Russia.
The United States didn’t qualify, but here in New York it’s easy enough to switch loyalties — for every nation in the tournament, there is a devoted expat community somewhere in the city. And if you want to watch the World Cup with the locals, you go to the bars, restaurants and bodegas in which they gather.
Where, exactly? That’s where we’d like your help.
We’re looking for venues in the five boroughs where enthusiastic football supporters gather. Maybe it’s a Serbian restaurant in Flushing. A Saudi Arabian hookah bar in the Bronx. Or a Japanese sushi chef’s backyard in Bay Ridge.
Let us know who you’ll be cheering for and the best place to watch your team, using the form below. We may pay it a visit during our coverage of the tournament.
Film students light candles in front of the Jalisco state governor's residence on April 24, 2018, to protest the kidnapping and murder of three film students in Guadalajara, Mexico. EPA-EFE/Carlos Zepeda
Film students light candles in front of the Jalisco state governor's residence on April 24, 2018, to protest the kidnapping and murder of three film students in Guadalajara, Mexico. EPA-EFE/Carlos Zepeda
Director Guillermo del Toro, actor Gael Garcia Bernal and other Mexican movie industry figures expressed sadness Tuesday over the killings of three film students in the western state of Jalisco.
"There are no words to understand the extent of this craziness. Three students are murdered and dissolved in acid. The why is unthinkable, the how is terrifying," Del Toro, winner of two Oscars for "The Shape of Water," said in a Twitter post.
LONDON (AP) — Britain's Supreme Court has ruled against protesters who were arrested and searched by police when Prince William married Kate Middleton more than five years ago.
The country's highest court Wednesday upheld lower court rulings that the Metropolitan Police had acted lawfully when they took some protesters into custody.
The protesters had argued that police violated their human rights and took steps to suppress "anti-monarchist sentiment."
The court found that detaining people for up to five-and-a-half hours had been reasonable in order to prevent possible breaches of the peace.
It said police could be "severely hampered if they were not able to detain somebody for a short period of time."
The case was brought by 20 individuals who were among many arrested the day of the royal wedding in April 2011.
CCTV cameras have been installed at an illegal dumping blackspot in east Kerry.
Cllr Brendan Cronin raised the matter at the Killarney Municipal District and asked what can be done to stop the dumping at the Glen between Bawnanaglanna and Cockhill.
The local authority says funding has been secured under the second phase of the Anti-Dumping Initiative to install CCTV cameras at a number of known illegal dumping blackspots.
Cameras have been put in place at this location and the council says it will also organise a clean-up of the area.
PHOENIX (AP) — Kristi Toliver scored 30 points, Tianna Hawkins had 13 points and a career-high 12 rebounds and the Washington Mystics beat the Phoenix Mercury 103-95 on Wednesday night.
Rookie Ariel Atkins added a season-best 21 points in her first start for Washington (5-1), which was without star Elena Delle Donne for a second straight game due to an illness. Toliver made 10 of 16 shots from the field, and the Mystics went 11 of 17 from 3-point range.
Toliver scored 15 points in the first half to help Washington build a 49-43 lead. The Mystics started the second half on a 6-0 run and led by at least 10 points throughout the fourth quarter.
Brittney Griner scored 27 points on 13-of-16 shooting and DeWanna Bonner added 25 points for Phoenix (2-3), which has lost three straight. Diana Taurasi picked up three fouls in the first half and finished with nine points.
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New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says he's "ashamed" that this country failed to help Puerto Rico recover faster from last year's hurricane.The Democratic governor made the remarks Saturday during a rally in the Bronx with Puerto Rico's Gov. Ricardo Rossello.The New York governor wants more government money to be allocated to fund the island's recovery. Cuomo said Trump administration officials showed what he called "disrespect" toward the people of Puerto Rico for not helping out more after Hurricane Maria, leaving much of the island without electricity.Politicians at Saturday's rally included U.S. Rep. Jose Serrano, who noted that Puerto Ricans didn't need Trump to toss paper towels at people in need last October at a hurricane relief center in the capital of San Juan.About a third of Puerto Rico remains without power.
New Mexico Democrats elect Corrales woman as party leader
TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico Democrats have elected a new party leader, weeks after the previous one resigned over his handling of sexual misconduct claims.
The selection of Corrales resident Marg Elliston came over the weekend.
Elliston will fill out the term left vacant by Richard Ellenberg's resignation in mid-March. Ellenberg had defended a prominent figure in the state's film industry who had been facing sexual misconduct allegations.
The leadership shake-up comes as Democrats are hoping to recapture the governor's seat and flip a closely watched congressional seat in southern New Mexico.
Elliston says she is excited to take on the challenge and promote a progressive platform.
She previously led the Democratic Party of Sandoval County and has volunteered as a lobbyist at the legislature.
CLEVELAND (AP) - Students in a high school auto repair program have returned a rebuilt Cleveland police cruiser destroyed during the celebration of the Cleveland Cavaliers' NBA championship in June 2016.
WJW-TV reports city officials listed the cruiser as a total loss after over-exuberant fans jumped on the roof of the cruiser, broke its windows and caused extensive damage. A teacher at Max Hayes High School approached the city about allowing students to rebuild it.
Students recently gave back the cruiser, which will be returned to service. Cleveland's commissioner for vehicle maintenance says the students' work saved the city around $10,000 and called the rebuild "fantastic." The city had planned to scrap the cruiser for parts.
Max Hayes senior Percy Bouldin says the project provided motivation for him to go to school.
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Comedian Eddie Butita has come out clear the air, killing the rumour being peddle around that his girlfriend and fellow comedian Mammito is pregnant.
“Mammito is not pregnant. I don’t know how someone can start such a rumour. When we will be pregnant, we will tell the world.” The Churchill Show comic said as quoted by SDE.
As reported by Zipo.co.ke earlier on, speculations were rife after a photo of her emerged on social media, one that showed what looked like a bulging tummy.
The photo was uploaded by fellow comedian MCA Tricky on Instagram and the blogosphere unanimously agreed that Mamitto was with child.
“That picture was taken over a year ago when we were in Dubai,” Butita said of the picture that showed Mammito’s protruding tummy.
“I am not pregnant.” the publication also quoted Mammito.
The two comics have been dating for over two years and they moved in together last year although it was still speculation until today when Eddie Butita confirmed that they are indeed pregnant.
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Fox has confirmed its cast for Dark Phoenix, the new X-Men movie.
We finally have confirmation that Simon Kinberg will direct the film which will hit cinemas on November 2, 2018.
The cast has also been released, with James McAvoy, Jennifer Lawrence and Michael Fassbender all returning, according to Deadline .
Nicholas Hoult, Alexandra Shipp, Sophie Turner, Tye Sheridan, and Kodi Smit-McPhee are all reprising when production begins in Montreal.
Jessica Chastain is also apparently in talks to take on the role as the villain Shi'ar, Empress Lilandra.
Kinberg is producing with Bryan Singer, Hutch Parker and Lauren Shuler Donner.
Kingberg has long been involved with the X-Men franchise, staring with The Last Stand, he wrote and produced Days of Future Past and Apocalypse. He also produced spinoff Deadpool .
This will be his directorial debut.
RCMP responded to a gas station in Carstairs, Alta. on Saturday evening, after a suspect appeared to have pulled out a firearm and demanded cash.
A man wearing a disguise pulled up to a fuel pump and approached an employee, police said in a media release. RCMP said he went inside the gas station and demanded money.
The suspect managed to flee in a dark-coloured Pontiac Sunfire before officers arrived.
The man is described as:
Approximately 5’6″ or 5’7″
Wearing black hoodie and hat
Dark jeans
White shoes
Sunglasses
RCMP said the suspect may have been involved in two other robberies that happened in Lacombe on Saturday afternoon, reportedly involving the same vehicle.
Anyone with information is asked to call Didsbury RCMP or the Lacombe Police Service.
At least 11 PKK terrorists were killed in counterterror operations in northern Iraq and rural regions of Turkey's southeastern Şırnak province, the Turkish General Staff said Wednesday.
On Twitter, the military said fighter jets had conducted airstrikes on July 3-4 in northern Iraq's Qandil, Zap-Avashin Basyan, and Gara regions as well as in rural areas of Şırnak, which borders both Syria and Iraq.
Shelters, weapon emplacements, and ammunition depots were also destroyed in the airstrikes, the statement added.
Turkish officials have recently suggested that the Mount Qandil region -- where the terrorist group has its headquarters -- may be the target of a future operation.
In its more than 30-year terror campaign against Turkey, the PKK -- listed as a terrorist organization by Turkey, the U.S. and the EU -- has been responsible for the death of some 40,000 people, including women and children.
Support for Romania's ruling Social Democrats has dropped since the party won a parliamentary election two months ago, an opinion poll showed on Tuesday, as it grapples with the fallout from an embarrassing U-turn over an unpopular graft decree. A pro-government protester holds up a baby owl and an image of Romanian President Klaus Iohannis depicted as a Nazi soldier of Hitler's paramilitary SS Schutzstaffel organisation in front of the presidential office in Bucharest, Romania February 6, 2017.
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Gael Monfils has withdrawn due to illness and has been replaced in the draw by LL Ramkumar Ramanathan. #CincyTennis pic.twitter.com/KXXJLL8X40
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) - Kansas freshman Josh Jackson has announced he will enter the NBA draft.
Jackson, who released a statement on Monday, was the Big 12 Newcomer of the Year after averaging 16.3 points and 7.4 rebounds per game. He helped the Jayhawks to a 31-5 record and a berth in the NCAA Tournament's Elite Eight.
The 6-foot-8 Jackson has signed with former NBA player B.J. Armstrong of Wasserman Media Group.
Jackson arrived at Kansas after a stellar prep career in Detroit and Napa, California. He says in the statement that after "consulting with my family, I have decided to enter the 2017 NBA Draft and pursue my dream of playing professional basketball."
He added that he was thankful for "all of the support I have received from my coaches and teammates at Kansas."
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WASHINGTON, April 23 U.S. President Donald Trump will sign several executive orders on energy on Friday, a White House official said on Sunday.
"This builds on previous executive actions that have cleared the way for job-creating pipelines, innovations in energy production, and reduced unnecessary burden on energy producers," the official said on condition of anonymity. (Reporting by David Shephardson; Writing by Doina Chiacu; Editing by Phil Berlowitz)
SECAUCUS -- One person was treated at a local hospital after an escalator at the Frank R. Lautenberg train station suddenly reversed directions, officials said.
The incident occurred during Tuesday's morning rush hour commute near tracks G and H at the Secaucus transfer station.
At about 8:10 a.m., one of the escalators going up unexpectedly began going down while commuters were on the stairs, a spokeswoman with NJ Transit said.
The escalator was taken out of service and inspectors determined a brake issued caused the malfunction. The brake has since be repaired and the escalator is operational again, officials said.
The person who was treated at the hospital did not suffer life-threatening injuries, while two others who suffered minor injuries refused medical attention.
A Twitter user posted that at least one person's clothes got stuck in the bottom of the escalator.
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President Donald Trump on Tuesday made a show of flicking dandruff from the suit collar of visiting French President Emmanuel Macron, saying it was a sign of the two leaders’ “very special relationship.”
Trump made the surprise gesture as Macron, the first foreign leader to be honored with a state visit in Washington since Trump took office 15 months ago, stood at his side for a photo opportunity in the White House’s Oval Office.
“We have a very special relationship, in fact I’ll get that little piece of dandruff off… We have to make him perfect, he is perfect,” Trump said to a laughing Macron.
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It's a boy!
The royal family has a lot to celebrate today! Kate Middleton and Prince William welcomed their third child on Monday morning. The newest addition to their family joins older brother Prince George of Cambridge, 4, and sister Princess Charlotte of Cambridge, 2.
"Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge was safely delivered of a son at 1101hrs. The baby weighs 8lbs 7oz," Kensington Palace announced on Twitter. "The Duke of Cambridge was present for the birth. Her Royal Highness and her child are both doing well." How did Kate pay tribute to her husband's late mother?
The talk heading into the New England Patriots' matchup with the Miami Dolphins on Monday Night Football was that it could be a trap game. The Patriots had just beaten the Dolphins a few weeks ago, and a huge AFC showdown with the Pittsburgh Steelers loomed large in Week 15.
The Patriots lost to the Dolphins 27-20 Monday night, so you can be the judge as to whether or not it really was a trap game. They lost their streak of games in which they allowed fewer than 17 points — a streak that began in Week 5. It also marks the first time the Patriots have lost to a divisional opponent this season.
So what did we learn from the loss? Let's take a look.
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Our own Rich Shepherd was at Gillette Stadium for round 15 of Monster Energy AMA Supercross to capture all the action.
Here are some of his best photos from Foxborough.
"If you want to get involved with the assisted living centers that we have, we have people coming in to play bingo and things like that. Or we're working on getting our daycare into being intergenerational so having more grandmas and grandpas coming in and read or just doing some fun activities. If you have any interest in that, just give us a call."
Reduce recycling waste contamination by 12 per cent or face stiff fines from Recycle BC.
It’s a daunting task for the Regional District of Central Okanagan.
As a contractor to Recycle BC the district must meet their recycling waste contamination parameter of 3 per cent.
The district’s current contamination of curbside recycling pick-up is around 15 per cent.
In order to help educate users as to what can and cannot be put in the district’s blue bins, they have hired auditors to go bin to bin checking contents.
The auditors leave a note explaining what was found in the bin that is not recyclable, and if the violation is substantial, the bin won’t be picked up.
AUGUSTA, Georgia, April 9 Spain's Sergio Garcia won the U.S. Masters at the first playoff hole on Sunday to land his long-awaited first major title.
Garcia and England's Justin Rose finished tied on nine under par at the end of the fourth round.
Garcia birdied the first playoff hole and Rose made bogey. (Reporting by Ed Osmond, editing by Frank Pingue)
For the first time since 1979, the continental United States will get a glimpse of a total solar eclipse.
Walter Cronkite was on the anchor desk of the CBS Evening News the last time the rare celestial event moved its way across the country.
Watch Cronkite’s original report “the way it was” when he delivered it 38 years ago.
Evgeni Malkin and Carl Hagelin did not practice for the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday and are being called day-to-day ahead of the team's second-round playoff opener against the Washington Capitals.
Malkin is nursing a lower-body injury. He did not play in the team's clinching Game 6 win against the Philadelphia Flyers on Sunday.
Hagelin has an upper-body injury. He left Game 6 with the injury, suffered on a hard hit from Philly forward Claude Giroux.
Game 1 in the Penguins-Capitals series is Thursday at 7 p.m. ET in Washington.
F. Perry Wilson, MD, examines where Maintenance of Certification (MOC) fees go.
(Results from the August 11 poll: 58% of responders answered "No" to the question, "Should medical conferences stay in brick-and-mortar locations instead of moving online?")
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A brand new harvest event is coming to Mankato this fall.
Gather in the GreenSeam will celebrate a magnitude of agricultural people, organizations and businesses that help Mankato stand out in that sector.
Starting September 8th and running through October 29th, each themed weekend will be focused around food, harvest and natural resources. There will be an array of experiences from farm tours to wine tastings.
Learn more by visiting, http://visitgreatermankato.com/gatherinthegreenseam/
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Tension in Washington is high as Republicans ponder the proposed tax bill. On it rides the success of the Trump presidency. Pass it, and he’ll get a second term. Fail to do so, and it’s anyone’s guess what happens next.
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Fire crews are on scene after a car fell onto someone at a Richmond auto repair shop Monday morning.
Crews responded to the auto repair shop in the 5200 block of Hull Street Road just after 11 a.m. It’s unclear how the vehicle fell or how significant the victim’s injuries are.
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A man suffered a serious leg injury while illegally riding on a train in Seymour, Indiana, early Wednesday morning. (Source: Seymour Police Department)
SEYMOUR, IN (WAVE) - A man who police said was riding on a train illegally suffered a serious injury in Seymour early Wednesday morning.
According to a post on the Seymour Police Department Facebook page, the man, a 25-year-old from Louisville, "was found to have been illegally riding the train when his lower leg was crushed between two of the last train cars. The man later fell from the train as it continued north bound."
The incident happened at about 5:30 a.m. on a northbound train heading into Seymour.
After a couple hours of being closed, the Tipton Street crossing on the Louisville-Indiana Railroad opened at about 7:30 a.m., but all crossings north of U.S. 50 remained closed as of 8:30 a.m.
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PAWNEE, Okla. — Two earthquakes have struck in the area of northern Oklahoma that was rattled last year by the largest earthquake in state history.
The U.S. Geological Survey says the back-to-back earthquakes hit Monday morning near Pawnee, about 75 miles northeast of Oklahoma City. The USGS says the quakes had magnitudes of 3.2 and 3.3 and there are no reports of injuries or damage.
In September, a 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck Pawnee and caused widespread property damage. Scientists have linked Oklahoma’s recent spate of earthquakes to oil and gas production, and state regulators have issued new regulations on the practice of injecting wastewater into underground disposal wells.
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A South Jersey town has received $2 million with the promise of potentially millions more in the future under an agreement with the operator of a hazardous wastewater processing facility which is now seeking to expand its operations.
Officials from Carneys Point Township had sued the chemical maker Chemours in U.S. District Court claiming the municipality had been "shortchanged" on gross receipt taxes from operations at the company's specialized treatment plant.
Now, the nearly 100-year-old facility that sits on the Delaware River — which for more than three decades processed commercial waste from other businesses but stopped in 2011 — wants to go back into full service.
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BEIJING, Dec 11 (Reuters) - China’s total social financing (TSF), a broad measure of credit and liquidity in the economy, rose to 1.6 trillion yuan ($241.82 billion) last month from 1.04 trillion yuan in October, data from the central bank showed on Monday.
TSF includes off-balance sheet forms of financing that exist outside the conventional bank lending system, such as initial public offerings, loans from trust companies and bond sales.
The economic barometer has become a gauge of fundraising trends and can provide hints of activity in China’s vast and unregulated shadow banking sector. Chinese authorities have been trying to clamp down on risky forms of lending as part of a broader campaign to contain systemic financial risks. ($1 = 6.6166 Chinese yuan) (Reporting by Beijing Monitoring Desk; Editing by Richard Borsuk)
After a disappointing finish to the 2017-2018 season that concluded with no postseason play for the Maryland men's basketball team, Terps coaches have been hitting the recruiting trail hard, traveling all over the country as they look to fill out next season's roster.
On Monday, Terps assistant Kevin Broadus made the trip to Hutchinson, Kan., where the 2017-2018 NJCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship got underway.
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You can finally realize your dreams of becoming a Pikachu, thanks to a new Pokemon filter released Monday on Snapchat.
Here's what Pokemon had to say about the limited-time-only filter in a related blog post:
Pikachu's ears, nose, and bright-red cheeks will appear over your smiling face when you use this Lens. Then, you can open your mouth to call on Pikachu to join you in the photo! If your device's sound is turned on, you'll hear Pikachu's iconic voice as it jumps onto the screen and strikes a pose. Snap the perfect portrait of you and the famous Pokémon to share!
Take a selfie with Pikachu! 📸⚡️Our Pikachu Lens is available now on Snapchat for a limited time: https://t.co/hOCWNkQWmB pic.twitter.com/GX8mY7hPYI — Pokémon (@Pokemon) August 14, 2017
Pokemon says its Pikachu filter will be on Snapchat "for only a short while." So, you know, if you need a Pokemon-selfie fix -- now's the time.
Singer Katie Melua was born and spent the first few years of her life in Georgia, before moving to Britain.
For her new album In Winter, Katie Melua worked with the Georgian Gori Women's Choir.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — An Arkansas day care centre has fired four employees over the death of a 5-year-old developmentally disabled boy who was left in a sweltering van all day.
Ascent Children's Health Services CEO Dan Sullivan said Wednesday that "staff did not follow company policies and procedures, and if they had, this tragedy would not have occurred."
Christopher Gardner was picked up by Ascent on Monday morning but he wasn't taken inside the West Memphis day care centre , which serves children with developmental disabilities and has centres throughout the state.
Sullivan, who is also a state representative, says the company has been in contact with Christopher's family and that it will continue to work with the authorities investigating the death.
A 92-year-old man in South Los Angeles was taken into custody Tuesday evening after allegedly using a shotgun to kill his wife after a fight, police said.The incident happened at a home in the 1700 block of 60th Street around 7 p.m. Officers responded to the location and found the deceased woman, who was in her 70s, inside the house.Investigators said an altercation does not have to result in a homicide."Leave the residence if you can ... just let things settle down," said Los Angeles Police Department Nathan Kouri. "Violence is definitely not the way to solve it. The family's left without a family member."Police said the shotgun was recovered at the scene.The victim and the suspect were the only residents at home at the time of the shooting. A relative had been at the house earlier in the evening but departed before the incident, investigators said.Neither the accused gunman nor the deceased woman was immediately identified by authorities.
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - A Bakersfield Fire truck got into a fender-bender with a car on the Calloway Bridge over the Westside Parkway Tuesday just after 8 a.m.
The truck from Station 15 on Buena Vista Road was reportedly on its way to a call when a white four-door sedan clipped the front of the truck just past the on ramp to the eastbound parkway.
No one was hurt.
Fire officials said this is an example of giving emergency vehicles plenty of room and limiting distractions while behind the wheel.
MK Dons slumped to 22nd in League 1 after losing 1-0 to Walsall on Saturday.
Keep up-to-date with all the latest from the Banks's Stadium as Dan Micciche takes charge of Dons for the first time in the league.
MADISON (WKOW) -- The Wisconsin State Patrol arrested 52-year-old Phalla Yorng for operating a motor vehicle under the influence, 2nd offense, with one child in the vehicle under the age of 16.
According to authorities an SUV hit a median after driving all over the road. After investigating, it was determined that the driver had been drinking alcohol and was arrested.
At Bar Harbor, Abbe Miller tallied 11 points as eighth-ranked MDI defeated No. 9 MCI of Pittsfield.
Julia Watras and Georgia Candage added 10 points apiece for the Trojans.
Sydney Morton paced MCI with 10 points.
MCI (11-8): Urena 1-0-2, Peacock, Hamlin 1-4-7, Frost, McAlpine 1-0-2, S. Linkletter 0-5-5, Morton 4-0-10, Boutwell, Lord 1-0-2, E. Linkletter, Carr 2-0-4
MDI (12-7): M. Watras 3-0-6, J. Watras 3-4-10, Miller 5-0-11, Banks, Clarito 1-0-3, Good 4-0-8, Link, Candage 5-0-10, E. Watras 1-0-2, Swanson, Hamor, Chamberlain, Mild
3-point goals: Hamlin, Morton 2; Miller, Clarito
MCI 11 16 25 32
MDI 12 24 41 50
Rizzo went 3-for-5 with a solo home run and five RBI during Monday's win over Cincinnati, and he also was scored with his 10th game as a second baseman.
Rizzo snapped an 11-game homer drought with Monday's bomb, and he had just a single RBI during that slump. The slow stretches haven't lasted long for Rizzo over the past few seasons, and with a .262/.384/.505 slash line, 27 homers, 76 RBI and 67 runs for the year, they've also been few and far between in 2017. It's also worth reiterating that Rizzo was scored with his 10th appearances at second base Monday, so it's worth double-checking his positional eligibility in all leagues.
The Super Bowl is the pinnacle of the American sports calendar.
The two best teams in the NFL duking it out in front of hundreds of millions of people to crown a champion. Eleven players on each side of the ball fighting as hard as they can to win.
Sure, sometimes the game ends up a dud. It was probably awesome for Seattle residents when the Seahawks demolished the Broncos 43–8 in 2014, even if the commercials were higher quality than the football being played—but more often than not, the matchups are entertaining and fun.
And the best of those matchups are the ones that aren’t decided until the fourth quarter—or the final seconds of the game. There’s nothing quite like watching a team put all their hopes and dreams on the line to gut out a win as time expires.
Here's a look at the most exciting Super Bowl games of all time.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Tunisian Prime Minister Yousseh Chahed have paid tribute to the 12 people killed and dozens injured in a truck attack on a Christmas market in Berlin carried out by a Tunisian man whose asylum application was rejected. The two leaders placed individual white roses Tuesday at a makeshift memorial to the Dec. 19 attack victims in Berlin.
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'America has no greater friend than Israel, and Israel has no greater friend than America.'
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu wished the United States a happy Independence Day in a video message posted on social media.
"Congratulations, America, on the Fourth of July," Netanyahu said.
"On that day 242 years ago, a great birth of freedom occurred. And it wasn't just freedom for the United States of America. It was freedom for the world.
"What a difference America has made in standing up for liberty, standing up for democracy, and standing up for decency.
"America has our greatest admiration.
"America has no greater friend than Israel, and Israel has no greater friend than America."
Police say this man pulled a gun on a 17-year-old before forcing a sex act on her.
A man approached a 17-year-old girl from behind, drew a gun then forced a sex act on the girl as she waited on a platform at SEPTA’s City Hall Station Tuesday night.
The teen was on the southbound platform around 10 p.m. when the man believed to be in his 20s, wearing a white hat and hood, drew the gun from his waistband and forced himself on the girl, SEPTA police said.
After the attack, the suspect fled. The girl quickly called police. Officers responded to the scene a short time later but the suspect was gone, police said.
Surveillance video captured the suspect. SEPTA hopes someone recognizes the suspect and contacts The Philadelphia Police Department’s Special Victim’s Unit or SEPTA police.
The Stratford High School boys basketball program is hosting a fundraiser at Vazzy’s Italian Restaurant on Main Street.
Support the SHS program by dining at Vazzy’s anytime from Monday, Jan. 9, to Wednesday, Jan. 11.
Mention the fundraiser when you order (dine-in or takeout) and Vazzy’s will donate 15 percent of your bill back to the program.
For more information, contact Tim Swaller at (203)449-6770 or [email protected].
Police searching for painkiller theft suspects
MERIDEN, Conn. (AP) — Authorities are seeking the public's help in identifying four people who stole almost $60,000 worth of painkillers from a Connecticut pharmacy.
Meriden police say the theft happened during the afternoon of May 21 at the Walgreens Pharmacy on East Main Street.
Surveillance footage posted to the department's Facebook page shows two people jumping into the pharmacy window. Officials say the four people in the photos stole 'highly potent pain pills."
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ARTESIA, Calif. (AP)  Los Angeles County authorities say deputies fatally shot a man who attacked them with a knife, cutting their hands.
Sheriff's officials say the deputies initially responded late Sunday in Artesia to a call about a suspicious man in an SUV peering into parked vehicles.
A second call reported the man had driven onto a lawn, abandoned the SUV and fought with someone before walking away.
Deputy Kelvin Moody says when deputies located the man he was uncooperative and then physically attacked them.
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After deputies tried to use a stun gun on the man, he armed himself with a knife. Moody says that's when deputies opened fire, hitting the suspect once. He died at the scene.
Two deputies suffered cuts to their hands.
DEWITT, NY - A child who was found unresponsive in a Carrier Circle hotel pool Saturday night remains in critical condition at a local hospital as of Monday afternoon, according to DeWitt police.
Police said the investigation into the incident is continuing.
Police responded to a call at the Ramada Inn at 6555 Old Collamer Road South at approximately 7:10 p.m. Saturday. The child was found under the water in the pool while with a group of other children, police said.
The child's name is not being released due to the age of the victim, police said.
– Asuka provided the latest WWE Network pick of the week, which is her new collection on the streaming service. She said the RAW women’s division is not ready for her and they need to watch her collection to see their future. Asuka will make her RAW debut at TLC on October 22.
– WWE.com has a new poll asking fans which wrestler they’d be more scared to enter hell in a Cell with: Shane McMahon or Kevin Owens. At this time, 52% voted for McMahon and 48% voted for Owens.
– Kalisto is in Barcelona to promote WWE 2K18 and will appear at the Games World convention on Saturday.
LONDON, May 3 The following FTSE 100 companies will go ex-dividend on Thursday, after which investors will no longer qualify for the latest dividend payout. According to Reuters calculations at current market prices, the effect of the resulting adjustment to prices by market-makers would take 3.05 points off the index. COMPANY (RIC) DIVIDEND STOCK OPTION IMPACT (pence) Croda 41.25 0.21 InterContinental Hotels Group 64 (USc) 0.38 Kingfisher 7.15 0.63 London Stock Exchange Group 31.2 0.39 Unilever 30.21 1.44 Among FTSE 250 companies going ex-dividend are: COMPANY (RIC) DIVIDEND (pence) Acacia Mining 8.4 (USc) Tritax Big Box REIT 1.28 Card Factory 6.3 Derwent London 26.16 Edinburgh Investment Trust Closed Fund 5.4 Ferrexpo 3.3 (USc) Henderson Group 9.15 Hastings Group 6.6 JRP Group 2.4 Morgan Advanced Materials 7 P2P Global Investments 12 Polymetal International 0.18 (USD) Playtech 21.7 (EUc) Rightmove 32 (Reporting by Kit Rees; editing by Danilo Masoni)
The rain may have returned but there'll be no dampening the build-up to the transfer window.
We're back with the biggest news from the world of football as clubs get down to business following the end of another domestic campaign.
The new season is never far off these and days and we're expecting another day of ups and downs in Scotland and the rest of the world.
Will Steven Gerrard snap up another piece of his Rangers rebuild puzzle? Or can Celtic push a deal for Odsonne Edouard over the line?
In the capital, Hearts have been busy and up north Aberdeen boss Derek McInnes has hinted at deals to come.
We'll be bringing you all that and more LIVE throughout the day.
Nightclub shut down after event with live horse to reopen
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A Florida nightclub that was shut down after a scantily clad woman rode bareback on a white horse through a crowd will be allowed to reopen.
A Miami Beach code official ruled Monday the city should reinstate the Mokai Lounge's business license after its owners acknowledged five violations and agreed to pay $12,150 in fines. The club also will make a $10,000 donation to Peaceful Ridge Horse Rescue and promises no more animals will be used in the club.
The city suspended the club's license earlier this month, a day after video went viral showing the woman riding the horse inside the club. As the animal moved through the crowded space, it appeared to panic, and the woman fell off. No injuries were reported to humans or the horse.
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Clouds will return this weekend with the best rain chances in Central and East Arkansas on Saturday. A few stray showers will be possible locally late Saturday night but anything that develops should be minimal.
On Sunday, we'll be tracking a quick system to our north that should cause light snow in Missouri. Locally, a few flurries are possible Sunday afternoon and evening but again, it doesn't appear to be much (if any).
The next chance for rain arrives on Tuesday. This appears to be a good soaking with at least a small chance for rain changing to snow as the system exits.
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When Vail, Colorado resident Katie Hawley returned from a day out, she found her house in severe disarray. Thinking it was her house was robbed, she reviewed her home surveillance video for evidence.
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As female elk age they get better at avoiding hunters, to the point they become "almost bulletproof," according to new research from the University of Alberta.
"Elk learn to become shy as they get older," Conservation Biolgist Mark Boyce said in a press release. "The magic number is 10. After this age threshold, female elk become almost bulletproof, virtually invulnerable to hunting."
Boyce conducted a study examining the movement and behaviour of elk in southwestern Alberta and southeastern British Columbia from 2007 to 2012.
He found that female elk adjust their behaviour from season to season and learn to avoid hunters by moving less, covering less ground and staying in safer areas like dense forests and steep, rocky terrain.
"Learning plays a large part in the adaptation of elk to hunting, and those elk that survive hunting seasons get even better at avoiding hunters in subsequent seasons," Boyce said in the same release.
Missouri Officer Injured Trying to Save Overdose Victim Video
WASHINGTON, Mo. - A police officer in Washington, Missouri was exposed to a powerful form of fentanyl while he tried to save an overdose victim.
Detective Mike Wissbaum used Narcan to save the man.
He says the patient was on the floor, blue and purple faced. He checked his pupils and they were pinpoint and fixed.
Wissbaum administered the Narcan and then began the process of giving rescue breaths to revive him.
During that, he inhaled some of the drugs that man had snorted. It was heroin mixed with fentanyl.
"When I stood up, I started getting a splitting headache and when I stepped out of the room, I started getting light headed and my hands started tingling a little bit," Detective Wissbaum says.
The patient and the detective were rushed to the hospital and both are now okay.
Police say they are increasingly seeing heroin mixed with powerful fentanyl and the combination can be very dangerous to first responders.
Bus Travelling from Zambia to Malawi Involved in an Accident
A bus that was travelling from Zambia to Malawi with 62 passengers on board has been involved in an accident. at the sceneAccording to Chingwe Police Spokesperson in Zambia Esther Katongo, the accident happened Sunday around 5pm along Great East Road at Chitemalesa area which is the first …
This Estate was owned by world renowned, Grammy nominated, composer/song writer Michael Masser. It sits up the hill in Thunderbird Heights on 1.2 acres of absolute privacy. The entire backyard landscaping (plants and lighting), private tennis court and upper decking were all recently redone, it's ready for you to simply enjoy its beauty and tranquility. It will not disappoint! It is a magnificent home for entertaining with a large covered deck and lower patio, you have access to the outdoors from nearly every room. From inside, you will enjoy the stunning views from the walls of floor to ceiling picture windows. You will see where Mr. Masser got so much of his song writing inspiration from. This 7,312SQFT, 6BD, 4.5BA home was thoughtfully laid out and has a very homey feel. The main floor boasts the recently renovated master retreat with ensuite that includes a steam shower and sauna. The lower level is ideal as guest quarters with a huge bright living room, 2 BDs, mini kitchenette and laundry room.
The Italy ISD Board of Trustees will have a Budget Workshop on Tuesday, August 15, 2017 in the Italy ISD Superintendent’s office located at 300 S. College Street, Italy. Meeting time is slated for 6pm.
The meeting is open to the public. Everyone is welcome to attend.
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Nic Naitanui is firming for an opening-round return against the Swans after making it through a WAFL practice match nine days ago and then a testing match simulation session last Friday.
But it's understood Naitanui picked up a recent thumb injury that could have potentially ruled him out against the Swans.
The club's medical staff met on Monday, and it remains to be seen whether Naitanui will be given the green light to play.
Nic Naitanui could make his return in the opening clash at Optus Stadium. Photo: AAP
Naitanui hasn't played an AFL fixture since round 22, 2016.
Last week, Eagles coach Adam Simpson was optimistic Naitanui would be able to play in the first AFL fixture at Perth's new $1.5 billion Optus Stadium.
You may be familiar with the female-first dating app Bumble, but what you may not know is that it has grown into so much more than just a dating app. Bumble BFF was made so that females just looking to expand their social circle could find new friends near them. Now, there is Bumble Bizz, launching on October 18th.
Bumble Bizz will instantly connect users through geo-targeting and enable them to swipe through people around them looking to network, mentor, hire or be hired. All of Bumble's platforms are powered by the same thought: "It all starts with One Connection."
Join Minneapolis's Bumble Bizz brand ambassador, Sarah Edwards, for a night of panel speakers featuring some of Minneapolis's leading business people talking about that "one connection" that got their careers off the ground.
Both Ward 7 Councilman John Pettis and Ward 3 Councilman Larry McAtee are expected to retain their seats on the Oklahoma City Council after Tuesday evening's primary election. Ward 3 Councilman Larry McAtee and Ward 7 Councilman John Pettis appeared set to retain their seats on the Oklahoma City Council in Tuesday's primary election.
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John Berger, pioneering art critic and author, dies at 90
A British art critic, Marxist intellectual and prodigious author whose pioneering 1972 book and the BBC series it spawned, "Ways of Seeing," ushered in a political perspective to art criticism has died. John Berger was 90.
Simon McBurney, the British actor and a friend of Berger's, told The Associated Press that Berger died Monday at his home in the Paris suburb of Antony. McBurney said Berger had been ill for about a year.
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Mountain Brook girls compete at the AHSAA Indoor Track and Field State Championships on February 3, 2018 at the Crossplex.
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (WHDH) — Actor Paul Rudd was awarded the Man of the Year award Friday night by the Hasty Pudding comedy troupe at Harvard University.
Hasty Pudding said it chose Rudd because his career has spanned so many genres. Despite this, he was roasted by members of the troupe Friday evening for playing for the same role in every movie.
When Rudd was asked about the Super Bowl, he offered some praise to Tom Brady and Bill Belichick but said he is not a Patriots fan and he hopes they lose. He said he is not rooting for the Eagles either because he is a fan of the Kansas City Chiefs.
Actress Mila Kunis received the Woman of the Year award last week.
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0:31 Daniel Sorensen: Marcus Peters' pick was 'huge'
2:10 Chiefs Daily with Terez A. Paylor: Andy Reid reacts to LaVell Edwards' death
1:19 Tyreek Hill on his 95-yard punt return
0:22 Tammy Reid, Eric Stonestreet and the Chiefs celebrate the AFC West championship
0:17 Chiefs Travis Kelce celebrates AFC West title with fans
Enrique Marquez Jr. will admit in court this week that he illegally purchased the rifles used in the deadly San Bernardino terrorist siege for friend Syed Rizwan Farook and that he helped Farook form plans for attacks on the 91 Freeway and Riverside City College that were later scuttled, the U.S. Attorney's Office said Tuesday, Feb. 14. Marquez, a 25-year-old Riverside resident, has agreed to a deal that could imprison him for the statutory maximum sentence of 25 years to life in federal prison, a news release said. He faced up to 50 years in federal prison if convicted of all charges and if the maximum sentences were served consecutively.
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The White House's IT department believes that Chief of Staff John Kelly's personal cellphone was compromised at some point before the summer, three government officials told Politico.
Over the summer, Kelly asked the department to take a look at his phone, because it hadn't been working right for several months and couldn't update software, Politico reports. After investigating further, workers determined the phone had been compromised at some point, and Kelly couldn't use it any more. They aren't sure when or where his phone was when it became compromised, or if any data has been accessed by hackers. There's also the concern that a hacker could have gained complete access to the phone, including the camera and microphone.
Before becoming chief of staff in July, Kelly was secretary of Homeland Security. A White House official told Politico that Kelly rarely used his personal cellphone, instead primarily relying on his government-issued phone. Catherine Garcia
Jim Cramer said on CNBC's "Mad Money" that he has always liked Vishay Intertechnology (NYSE: VSH), because of the internet-of-things. He expects to see some profit-taking, because the stock traded 24 percent higher in a straight line.
Cramer would take some profits in Veritone Inc (NASDAQ: VERI). He advised his viewer to take out his costs basis and let the rest run. There are many people that don't like this company.
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) isn't the stock Cramer wants to own. He explained that the company spent a lot of money on things that didn't work.
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Visiting from Sacramento, Rob Smith walks along the corner of Mason and Depot streets in Vacaville professing his Christian faith and hoisting a sign as drivers pass by that read, “Repent, Jesus Love.” Smith shared that he's traveled as far as New York and Los Angeles to spread the Word wherever God leads him. “What I'm doing is about love and making peace,” Smith said.
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– Here is the latest updated lineup for ROH Supercard of Honor. The show takes place on April 1st in Lakeland, Florida during WrestleMania weekend.
* ROH Tag Team Championship Match: The Young Bucks vs. The Brooken Hardys
* ROH World Championship Match: Adam Cole vs. Dalton Castle
* No Disqualification Match: Cody Rhodes vs. Jay Lethal
* ROH Six Man Tag Team Championship Match: The Kingdom vs. Silas Young, Beer City Bruiser & Mystery Partner
Also Appearing: The Briscoes, Jushin Liger, Chris Daniels, Frankie Kazarian, The Motor City Machineguns, Jay White, La Amapola, Marcela, Marty Scurll, YOSHI-HASHI, Will Ospreay, Volador Jr., Dragon Lee, Lio Rush and more
Rep. Steve Scalise (R-La) was among 5 people shot. he The shooter was identified as James T. Hodgkinson. He was killed by Capitol Hill police.
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Students at one local elementary have been hard at work giving back to cancer patients.
Second graders at Wintersville Elementary spent the last several weeks making up care packages that are being delivered to patients at the Tony Teramana Cancer Center.
The students made more than 150 packages with items that they collected, like snacks, blankets, socks and hats.
Officials from the the cancer center picked up the packages early Monday and are handing them out to the patients.
The students also made cards filled with well wishes for the patients.
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP)  NASA's new boss is already getting cheers from space.
Immediately after being sworn into office Monday by Vice President Mike Pence, NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine took a call from the three U.S. astronauts at the International Space Station, who offered "hearty congratulations." The Oklahoma congressman became the 13th administrator of NASA, filling a position that had been vacant for more than a year.
Bridenstine is the first elected official to lead NASA, something that had bogged down his nomination last year by President Donald Trump. The Senate approved his nomination last week by a narrow vote of 50-49. Monday's swearing-in ceremony took place at NASA headquarters in Washington.
Pence noted that the space agency, under Bridenstine's direction, will work to get astronauts back to the moon and ultimately to Mars.
In California and across the country, suicide is the second leading cause of death among teens-a grim reminder that many high school students' primary barrier to adulthood is themselves. More young people take their own lives than the number killed by cancer, heart disease, birth defects, stroke, flu, pneumonia and chronic lung disease combined.
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Court sentences Shingkhar Gup’s mother-in-law to six months compoundable prison term
Feb 15 2017
The high court sentenced Shingkhar Gup’s mother-in-law to six months compoundable prison term for a government land encroachment case in Nyimzhong in Zhemgang.
The judgment was passed on Monday.
The Gup had built a house on the encroached land and registered the house under his mother-in-law’s name.
The judgment also asked the house owner to demolish part of the house that falls under the government land.
The case came into limelight in 2015.
A former Chimi of lower Wamling accused the gup of misusing authority, public funds, and making unilateral decision in some of the developmental activities in the gewog.
Report: Latest Austin bomb may have been detonated by a trip wire. Casey Stegall reports from Texas.
Tyron Smith has been dealing with back tightness, but should play Sunday. Rodger Mallison rmallison@star-telegram.com
Tottenham Hotspur began their Premier League campaign off to a great start with Dele Alli and Ben Davies scoring against Newcastle United while Romelu Lukaku scored twice in his first match at Old Trafford for Manchester United as Jose Mourinho won 4-0 against West Ham United.
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April 13 Ergomed Plc:
* Neil Clark will step down as a director of Ergomed Plc with effect from 16 april 2017
* Clark leaving to become chief executive officer of Destiny Pharma Limited
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate committee says it has delayed Wednesday's confirmation hearing for Trump's VA nominee Ronny Jackson.
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The Panthers didn’t make a move to re-sign Derek Anderson ahead of free agency and they added Taylor Heinicke to their roster earlier this month, but that may not mean Anderson is done in Carolina.
During a Tuesday press conference, Panthers General Manager Marty Hurney said, via Joseph Person of the Charlotte Observer, that the team has talked to Anderson about returning to the team for the 2018 season.
Anderson has backed up Cam Newton since the Panthers starter entered the league in 2011. He’s appeared in 25 games over that span and made four starts with the last starts coming during the 2016 season.
Whether Anderson returns or not, the Panthers could draft a quarterback this week to develop as an alternative option at Newton’s backup moving forward.
Office of the National Council for the Coordination of Public Participation for the Construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) said it has successfully accomplished its goal of mobilizing the public towards the construction of the dam.
Office Deputy Director Tagel Kenubih said the office had managed to mobilize Ethiopians home and abroad for massive purchase of bonds over the last fiscal year (2015-16).
The deputy director also said the office has planned to intensify its public mobilization efforts in the fiscal year at hand. "Media outlets need to disseminate well researched and up-to-date information."
The GERD Trophy Tour has also been instrumental not only in raising fund but also in creating extensive public consensus on the flagship project, he said.
According to Office report, 8.1 billion Birr has been collected out of the pledged 12 billion Birr.
× Run For Vets Event Supports Homeless Veterans In Northwest Arkansas
FAYETTEVILLE (KFSM) — Hundreds of runners gathered at Veterans Memorial Park at Lake Fayetteville on Wednesday (July 4) morning to support homeless veterans in Northwest Arkansas.
Run For Vets partners with Veteran Services Program at 7Hills Homeless Center. All proceeds will support basic needs and housing services. This includes housing deposits, dental work, mental health services, transportation costs, home furnishings, and other items. These funds allow the case managers at 7hills to deliver the highest quality of services to homeless and near-homeless veterans and their families, according to the event’s Facebook page.
Runners participated in a four-mile timed run and a one-mile fun walk around Lake Fayetteville. Medals are given out to the race winners and different items are raffled off to the runners.
J.B. Hunt, Lewis & Clark Outfitters and CLIF are sponsors of the event.
× Police: 8-year-old suspect in Michigan toddler’s home day care death
MUSKEGON, Mich. — An 8-year-old is suspected in the death of a 1-year-old boy who was left unsupervised in a home day care in Michigan.
Muskegon Police Chief Jeffrey Lewis tells MLive.com for a story Monday that the toddler’s body was found concealed Friday morning in a bedroom. He says the primary witness is only 5 years old. He did not yet know a cause of death.
He said the 1-year-old had been crying and “the 8-year-old dealt with the baby crying.”
Bryanna Reasonover told WOOD-TV and WZZM-TV that she found her son’s body in a playpen when she went to pick up three children she had dropped off the previous night.
“It’s very frustrating to not know what happened, to know he was suffering when all he probably wanted was his mommy,” she told the Detroit Free Press.
The 8-year-old was taken to a hospital for a mental evaluation.
A GoFundMe page has been set up to help cover the child’s funeral costs, reports PIX11 sister station Fox 17.
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CHICAGO -- Police arrested two juveniles after officers found them in a stolen car.
Officers found a stolen Toyota Prius on the 1800 block of West Washington Sunday night.
One teenager inside ran off, while the other drove off and crashed a couple blocks away.
Both were arrested.
Police say the car was used in an armed robbery.
No charges have been announced.
* Defence shares attract buyers. * Nikkei volatility index jumps to highest since April. * Nikkei futures closed 19,395 on CME. By Ayai Tomisawa. TOKYO, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average on Monday tumbled 1.0 percent to a 3-1/2-month low following a holiday weekend, as tension between.... reuters 9:04:00 AM CEST
The two men nailed the headof a wild boar to the door of their local mosque
The two unnamed men, aged 20 and 22, were handed suspended sentences of three months and six months respectively after they were found guilty of “inciting hatred on religious grounds”, an offence which carries a maximum penalty of five years.
The pair have also been ordered to pay the two plaintiffs – mosque officials and the Collective Against Islamophobia in France (CCIF) – 2,000 euros (£1,794) in damages each.
They will also have to pay €1,000 (£895) to cover the plaintiffs’ legal fees.
The men, who are from Pont-de-Beauvoisin, a small town in southwest France, near Lyon, told judges that they deeply regretted offending the local Muslim community, adding that the decision to hang the severed pig’s head on the door of their local prayer hall had been nothing more than a “bad joke” and that they had been “under the influence of alcohol”.
Green Day have just shared a new video for the title track from their most recent album, Revolution Radio. It’s centered around a live performance from the trio at famed Berkeley venue 924 Gilman Street and their present-day performance is cut up with footage from them playing at the same venue years ago when they were first starting out. Watch below.
A convoy of Toyota trucks on their radical road trip - traversing the arid mountaintop salt plains above the red-rocked ridges that ring Salta, Argentina, in the foothills of the Andes. The trucks pushed through thin air that punishes both man and machine.
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Gorgeous six beds, 4.5 baths, four-car garage pool home in the prestigious gated community of Royal Oaks in Miami Lakes, with attached Charming guest home. two homes under one roof. Main house features four beds, three baths, two-car garage, marble floors, elegant formal dining room, living room, 22-foot ceilings family room with stunning view to the pool and backyard, beautiful kitchen with granite countertop and stainless steel appliances, impact doors and Impact larger windows, generator, large terrace with BBQ area. Guest house features two beds, 1.5 baths, approximately 1,300 square feet with an attached two-car garage with private entrance, marble floors, full kitchen, living room, family room. Floor plan allows multi-generational families to live together and still have their own private space. The Home within a Home.
The decision to unwind in a sauna proved deadly for a mother-daughter pair.
The two women, ages 65 and 45, died after they became trapped in the sauna Sunday when the door handle broke at a home in Jincin, Czech Republic, according to the Guardian.
“The owner thought they were taking too long to come out so she went to check and found them lying on the floor,” police spokeswoman Iva Kormosova said in a statement.
Police said the mom and daughter had been in the sauna for around 90 minutes before they were discovered by the friend.
“They tried to break the window on the door but failed,” said Kormosova.
Emergency responders were called to the scene, where the women were pronounced dead.
The Decatur Police Department is investigating a pair of "shots fired" reports that happened on the city's southwest side Saturday night. Decatur police tell WAND News the first incident happened in the 500 block of West Decatur at about 10:40 p.m. Officers responding to the scene spoke with the caller, who reported "hearing firecrackers," and soon after noticed a hole in her ceiling and front door.
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Kyle Cunningham announced today in an Instagram post that he will miss round three of Lucas Oil Pro Motocross this weekend at Thunder Valley.
Following an eighth-place finish in the first 450 moto last Saturday at Glen Helen, the H.E.P. Motorsports Suzuki rider had a huge crash midway through moto two and was taken off the track by the Alpinestars Medical Unit.
Cunningham wrote in his post that he underwent a CT scan this week and showed no signed of trauma and that he sustained no broken bones. However, he said he is banged up and is taking the proper steps to return to racing.
A return date is unknown at this time.
Cunningham got to pit with his supercross team H.E.P. Suzuki, which competed in the opening Lucas Oil Pro Motocross rounds out west. When the series moves east, H.E.P. Suzuki will stay home and Cunningham will have his bike transported by the Autotrader/Yoshimura Suzuki team.
Below is his full post:
Kansas measles outbreak grows to 10 cases
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment and the Johnson County Health Department say 10 cases of measles have been identified in Johnson, Linn and Miami counties.
The agencies said in a news release Monday that eight Johnson County residents and one Linn County resident who contracted the disease are associated with a child care facility in Johnson County. One Miami County resident who got it is not associated with the daycare facility.
Health authorities say they are working to identify other contacts.
It takes about 10 to 14 days between the time a person is exposed to measles and when they first start showing symptoms.
Symptoms typically begin with a high fever, cough and runny nose. A rash develops three or five days after symptoms begin.
The U.S. Customs and Border Patrol has fined a woman $500 for not declaring she was bringing a free apple into the U.S. that she received on her Delta Air Lines flight from Paris.
Crystal Tadlock tells KDVR-TV in Denver that flight attendants had passed out the apples and she placed it in her carry-on to save for her flight from Minneapolis to Denver. Her bag was randomly searched by Customs.
Tadlock says the agent asked her if her trip to France was expensive and when she said yes he told her it was about to get more expensive after charging her $500.
Delta says it recommends all passengers comply with Customs regulations.
Customs declaration forms ask passengers if they are bringing any fruits or vegetables into the country.
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Live Oak, California, resident Patrick Dustin and his family heard the evacuation notices for Sutter and Butte counties and wasted no time. The Dustin family packed up some of their personal belongings, warm clothes, checked inventory on the nearly month worth of food Patrick had stockpiled in the camping trailer for just such an emergency, then headed to a local high school, the same place they went nearly 10 year ago under the same threat of flooding.
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Father of Yountville victim to other families: 'Our hearts ache for you'
The father of Jennifer Gonzalez Shushereba spoke at the memorial service for the Yountville shooting victims.
FILE - In this Aug. 24, 2015 file photo, Michelle Carter listens to defense attorney Joseph P. Cataldo argue for an involuntary manslaughter charge against her to be dismissed at Juvenile Court in New Bedford, Mass. Carter is charged with involuntary manslaughter for allegedly pressuring Conrad Roy III, 18, of Fairhaven, Mass., to commit suicide on July 13, 2014. Judge Lawrence Moniz is deliberating Carter's fate following a jury-waived trial that provided a disturbing look at teen depression and suicide. It is not clear when the judge will issue his verdict.
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It’s officially gameday for four of the PCI Trojans.
Four skilled Portage football players are out west with Team Manitoba’s U-16 football team at the 2018 U-16 Western Challenge in Edmonton, Alta., this week and the boys are on the field for their first game of the six-day event tonight when Team Manitoba takes on Team Saskatchewan this evening.
Portage Collegiate Institute Trojans’ running back Kaiden Banfield, receiver Colby Irwin, linebackers Kyler Banfield, and kicker Shawn Green all made the cut for the U-16 team after a couple of months of hard work and tryout camps. Football Alberta, BC Provincial Football Association, and Saskatchewan Football are all taking part in the event.
Team MB and Team Sask. hit the field at 5 p.m. this evening. The tournament wraps up with the championship final Saturday at 3 p.m. You can watch the games live here.
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Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala, who has missed the team's last four games dating back to Western Conference Finals because of a leg injury, will not play Thursday in Game 1 of the Finals, the team announced.
Andre Iguodala injury update: pic.twitter.com/nkmrQNTRbt — Warriors PR (@WarriorsPR) May 30, 2018
The veteran forward suffered the left lateral leg contusion/bone bruise in Game 3 of the West Finals against the Houston Rockets and is not fit to return for the first game of the championship series against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
The 34-year-old was evaluated by the Warriors' medical staff on Monday and is making progress but is still experiencing pain and inflammation of the nerve surrounding the knee, according to the team release.
Iguodala will be re-evaluated ahead of Game 2 on Sunday.
The 14-year player is averaging 6 points, 3.8 and 3.3 assists over 64 games with Golden State this season.
Ottawa, April 16, 2017 – The food recall warning issued on April 12, 2017 has been updated to include additional product information. This additional product information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) food safety investigation.Ardent Mills is recalling various brands of flour and flour products from the marketplace due to possible E. coli O121 contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.
What you should do
If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor.
Check to see if you have recalled products in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased.
Draymond Green was reminded not to skip leg day as his Golden State Warriors faced the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 1 of the first-round series on Sunday. Warriors, Trail Blazers have fun with trash talk in Game 1 Draymond Green was reminded not to skip leg day as his Golden State Warriors faced the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 1 of the first-round series on Sunday.
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Ebola-stricken cameraman defends Nancy Snyderman The ​TV cameraman who contracted Ebola​ while shooting footage for NBC ​in Liberia ​is defending his colleague, Dr. Nancy Snyderman​, ​who has come under fire for breaking a voluntary quarantine...
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If the threat of flooding increases, the county's co-manager, Mike Sistrunk, said crews are prepared to make sandbags for residents.
President Donald Trump announces he’s declassified a memo on the Russia election meddling probe over the objections of the FBI, saying that it is “a disgrace what’s happening in our country” and that “a lot of people should be ashamed of themselves.” (Published Friday, Feb 2, 2018)
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Toronto Blue Jays catcher Russell Martin 55) hits a solo home run during the eight inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays, Wednesday, June 14, 2017 in Toronto.
Dec 12 (Reuters) - BOURSA KUWAIT:
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The barbeque competition is sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbeque Society! Competition is limited to the first 100 participants. Classes offered are chicken, ribs, pork, & brisket. The most famous ribbers in the world will also be onsite for RibFest. Saturday is move-in and rules meeting with the competition taking place on Sunday. To learn more, click HERE
Education Department Urged to Resume Loan Cancellations
WASHINGTON (AP) – A government watchdog is urging the Education Department to resume the process of forgiving student loans for tens of thousands of Americans who were defrauded by for-profit colleges.
In a report published Monday, the Office of Inspector General, an independent body within the education agency, recommends that the department restart “review, approval, and discharge process” for defrauded students.
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos has come under criticism for stalling the review of over 95,000 claims for loan cancellations. The agency has not approved a single claim during her time in office and DeVos’ critics charge that she is looking out for industry interests.
The AP reported in October that the department is considering abandoning the Obama-era practice of full loan forgiveness in favor of partial relief.
The department did not immediately comment.
Ghanaian-German forward Frederick Kyereh netted the the only goal for his side Jeunesse Esch as they lost 3-1 to FC Metz in a friendly on Tuesday.
The 24 year-old scored the opener in the 40th minute but the French Ligue 2 proved too strong for the Luxembourg elite division side by overturning the one goal deficit in the second half.
Kyereh is looking for another scintillating season ahead.
He bagged 8 goals in 23 appearances for the most successful club in the Luxembourg National Division last season.
By: Nuhu Adams
The battle for the future of the Great Marsh brings new fights every day, even for the innocent.
For the 26th year in a row, Atlantic City kicked off the New Year with a Polar Bear plunge.Hundreds took part this year, and some were brave enough to pose for pictures afterward.The plunge raises funds for the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America.And over in Brigantine, more than one thousand swimmers took a dip for the 16th annual Polar Bear Ocean Swim.Participants raised more than $80,000 for Fisher House, which helps wounded soldiers.
Jake the Peg wrote: Most wakey fans (yourself included) would give their right arm to have just one season like we have just had before they die
You know something I don'tOf course we would but Hulls good season was down to team work and desire as much as anything and wasn't the work of 17 super humans.There are plenty of Hull FC players who have looked very ordinary in the past and may do in the future and would do nothing elsewhere IMHO - ditto there are plenty of players from last years bottom four clubs who would hugely enhance Hull or any other club for that matter - or are you seriously saying you couldn't find some value in a few Hudds or Leeds players or that humble little Wakefield don't posses a young Winger in Tom Johnstone who isn't better than your current wingers because he is.
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Surveillance footage provided to the Advance by a Bulls Head resident shows a man attempting to break into cars outside her home Sunday morning.
Suzanne, who asked her last name not be used for fear of reprisal, said the thief can be seen outside her home around 5:54 a.m. attempting to break into a silver Ford Edge, a black Porsche Cayenne, and a gray Mercedes-Benz.
"It's very disheartening to see someone doing this," she said.
The man fails to open the Porsche and Ford, which were locked and parked on the family's driveway, but managed to gain access to the Mercedes.
That car's alarm goes off, and the man quickly walks away from the scene.
Suzanne said police told her they could not investigate the incident "since they (the individual) didn't break in."
The Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, also known as the ABC Board, voted unanimously on Wednesday to approve a 5 percent increase on mark up prices for liquor sales.
Dean Argo, government relations manager for Alabama's ABC Board, says the increase will go into effect on Nov. 1.
The board has been looking to make this change since March. The increase brings the mark-up price up from 30 percent to 35 percent. According to the board back in March, the five percent increase will affect a $30 bottle of liquor approximately one dollar, meaning it would cost the consumer a dollar more to purchase the bottle.
Argo says the money this increase will bring in has been earmarked in the general fund budget for district attorneys and the court system.
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Sir, — The boards outside the Station House pub in Henley market place say it all. Yet again we have a Brakspear pub looking for new management and not the first time in the company’s short tenure of the pub.
Perhaps chief executive Tom Davies will reconsider the viability of the Station House. There is no garden, the restaurant has very little light and there is no accommodation.
On the flipside, the Rose & Crown in New Street has all of these attributes and is closed.
Perhaps Mr Davies could re-open it and convert the Station House into flats (as per his intention with the Rose & Crown)? Surely it makes more sense?
I have attached a photograph of the Rose & Crown to remind him of what the town is missing and wants back. — Yours faithfully,
James Lambert
Mill End, Hambleden
FRANKFURT, April 20 Business in the first few months of 2017 has affirmed German consumer products group Beiersdorf's cautious optimism for the full year, Chief Executive Stefan Heidenreich told shareholders on Thursday.
He stuck with guidance for 3 to 4 percent sales growth for this year, with a slight improvement in the margin on earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) from 15 percent in 2016, according to the prepared text of a speech.
Last year, demand for the group's Nivea, Eucerin and La Prairie skincare products helped Beiersdorf overcome a "difficult market" and increase annual sales and profit.
"We do not underestimate the continuing economic and political risks... neither their number nor their intensity is likely to decline this year," Heidenreich said at the Hamburg-based company's annual general meeting on Thursday.
"We do not expect any decisive positive impulses for our business from the environment in 2017. But we rely on our own strength," he added. (Reporting by Maria Sheahan)
Winning numbers drawn in 'Daily 4' game
SACRAMENTO (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the California Lottery's "Daily 4" game were:
6-1-5-7
(six, one, five, seven)
¶ Ticket-holders with all four winning numbers in the order given win the top prize. Lesser amounts are also awarded to ticket-holders with other varying combinations of the winning numbers.
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PUEBLO, Colo. — A fisherman in Pueblo called police after spotting a body floating in the Arkansas River Friday morning.
Police received the call at about 10:45 a.m. and responded to the scene just north of Dutch Clark Stadium.
The body turned out to be an adult man and officials were able to retrieve it safely.
The Pueblo County Coroner will determine the identity, cause, and manner of death as this investigation continues.
If anyone has any information regarding this incident, contact Pueblo Crime Stoppers at 542-STOP (542-7867) .
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Andersen Global, an international association of legally separate, independent member firms comprising tax and legal professionals around the world, was established in 2013 by US member firm Andersen Tax LLC.
New Delhi: Andersen Global on Wednesday, which is re-entering the Indian market after 16 years, announced an agreement with tax advisory firm Nangia Advisors LLP and with law firm Vaish Associates.
Andersen Global, an international association of legally separate, independent member firms comprising tax and legal professionals around the world, was established in 2013 by US member firm Andersen Tax LLC.
Effectively, this will be Andersen’s second stint in India. The erstwhile Arthur Andersen was one of the big five accounting firms in the world before it wrapped up its operations in 2002 after the Enron scandal. Andersen Tax was founded by 23 former Arthur Andersen partners.
According to the terms of the agreement, these firms will provide services to clients of Andersen in India.
North Korea’s success in testing an intercontinental ballistic missile that appears able to reach the United States was made possible by black-market purchases of powerful rocket engines probably from a Ukrainian factory with historical ties to Russia’s missile program, according to an expert analysis being published Monday and classified assessments by American intelligence agencies.
Kris Dunn entered Sunday averaging 4.1 points and 2.4 assists in 16.9 minutes for Tom Thibodeau 's Timberwolves, considered one of the franchise's young building blocks as the fifth overall pick from last June's draft. It's difficult to view the Rajon Rondo benching without thinking of Dunn and the organizational crossroads the Bulls found themselves at last June.
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Duke University dog scientist Dr. Brian Hare uses his groundbreaking research to help dog owners better understand their canine companions.
A pair of black swans are seen swimming with their baby at the Swan Lake scenic spot in Xuyi County of Huai'an City, east China's Jiangsu Province, Aug. 13, 2017. (Xinhua/Zhou Haijun)
A black swan is seen swimming with its babies at the Swan Lake scenic spot in Xuyi County of Huai'an City, east China's Jiangsu Province, Aug. 13, 2017. (Xinhua/Zhou Haijun)
Thursday at 10 p.m.: The ABC7 I-Team exposes the connection between a stockpile of weapons ready for war hidden in the suburbs and an alleged international crime ring. (WLS)
In views from the International Space Station, a mysterious set of electrical discharges shine above a roiling thunderstorm in Earth's upper atmosphere. Andreas Mogensen, a European Space Agency astronaut who flew in 2015, took pictures over thunderstorms to try to see the strange atmospheric features, which are sometimes called red sprites, blue jets, pixies and elves.
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Jennifer Sullivan and her fiancé Patrick Hanks made a bet. She said the Philadelphia Eagles wouldn't win Super Bowl LII. The Eagles won and she paid for it at the altar! Take a look at the groom’s hilarious outfit change.
McGee gets a new roommate as part of a deal to help on a case.
March 19 (Reuters) - BANK BGZ BNP PARIBAS SA:
* SAID ON FRIDAY THAT THE POLISH FINANCIAL SUPERVISION AUTHORITY (KNF) ADVISES THE COMPANY TO INCREASE ITS OWN FUNDS THROUGH RETAINING FY 2017 PROFIT
* THE BANK INFORMED ON NOVEMBER 24, 2017, THAT POLISH FINANCIAL SUPERVISION AUTHORITY (KNF) HAS ALLOWED THE BANK TO INCLUDE ITS NET PROFIT FOR THE FIRST HALF OF 2017 OF 130 MILLION ZLOTYS TO ITS TIER 1 CAPITAL
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A POEM: BEAUTIFUL SPRING
Spring, Oh beautiful Spring
What lovely sights you always bring
Trees are bursting with their luscious green dress
Camelias, Rhodies, and Skunk Cabbage, no less.
Oh Spring, beautiful Spring, there’s only one thing
You’ve outdone yourself with such a big fling
The Scotch Broom’s golden radiance is hard to ignore
Covering the land from the mountains to the shore
The Broom in bloom is like a Jekyll and Hyde
Breathtaking to see but not for the sinus side
Broom in Bloom, Ka-choo, Ka-choo is often heard
So, let a big box of tissue be your byword!
BEAUTIFUL SPRING…
KAA-CHOOOO – KAAA-CHING!!!!!
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Father's Day is a great opportunity to gift your dad some stylish upgrades. One of the best ways to start is with a fresh pair of sneakers.
More than likely, your dad has a professional wardrobe that's well rounded, but when it comes to sneakers, he probably wears the same pair all the time.
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BRENDAN O’Hara has retained the Argyll and Bute seat for the SNP, with Conservative Gary Mulvaney coming a close second.
The count at Lochgilphead High School was a tense affair, with little of the usual bonhomie between supporters of rival candidates.
The result was declared by returning officer Cleland Sneddon at 4.55am.
On a respectable turnout of 71.5 per cent Mr O’Hara received 17,304 votes (36 per cent, - 8.2 on the 2015 result) and Mr Mulvaney 15,976 votes (33.2, +18.3). Alan Reid (Lib Dem) received 8,745 votes (18.2 per cent, -9.7) while Michael Kelly (Labour) took 6,044 votes (12.6 per cent, +2.2.).
Wise Brother Media – This guy picked the absolute WORST possible moment of the entire year to go shoplifting.
A 33-year-old guy named Travis Volpicelli tried to walk out of a Walmart in Reno, Nevada on Tuesday night with about $800 worth of stuff in a shopping cart.
But he didn’t realize that Walmart was hosting an annual “Shop with the Sheriff” event, where cops take underprivileged kids on a shopping spree.
So when Travis tried to walk out of the store with his cart full of stolen stuff, security stopped him . . . and one of the MANY cops in the store ran up and arrested him.
He’s been charged with grand larceny.
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FILE- In this May 9, 2017, file photo, a package from Amazon Prime is loaded for delivery in New York. Last year, the online retailer introduced a system for letting people delivering packages into customers’ homes. Now, it’s their cars. GM says more than 7 million owners of Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac vehicles are eligible for Amazon’s new Amazon Key In-car delivery service. Mark Lennihan, File AP Photo
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VANCOUVER -- An advocacy group says an animal cruelty charge has been laid against a British Columbia man after a dog nearly died of a serious flea infestation.
The SPCA says in a release that an older terrier named Rascal was rushed to an animal hospital on Vancouver Island earlier this year after losing about 85 per cent of his blood to fleas.
Animal protection officer Tina Heary says the dog was "literally dying from fleas" when he came into the group's care.
Heary says people know fleas can cause itchy skin and irritation, but don't always realize the insects feast on blood.
The SPCA says Rascal recovered after receiving life-saving blood transfusions and is now thriving in a new home.
It says Gary Bob of Lantzville has been charged with one count of animal cruelty under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act.
" . It's comedian Steve Martin 's " Picasso at the Lapin Agile ." Yes, that Steve Martin , the standup comedian, actor, musician , teacher of comedy and playwright.
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Jaden Schwartz scored the go-ahead goal in the second period and Jake Allen made 40 saves to lead the St. Louis Blues to a 3-1 win over the Minnesota Wild on Sunday for a 3-0 lead in their first-round playoff series. Colton Parayko also scored for the Blues and Alexander Steen added an empty-netter for St. Louis, which will try to sweep the series Wednesday night in St. Louis.
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MOGADISHU, Somalia — A suicide bomber detonated an explosives-laden vehicle at the gate of a popular restaurant in Somalia's capital, and gunmen were fighting their way inside, police said Wednesday night.
A hostage situation was under way at the Pizza House restaurant, said Capt. Mohamed Hussein. Many of the restaurant's workers are foreigners, mostly from Ethiopia.
Hussein had no immediate information about any casualties.
The Somalia-based extremist group al-Shabab often targets high-profile areas of Mogadishu, including hotels, military checkpoints and areas near the presidential palace. It has vowed to step up attacks after the recently elected government launched a new military offensive against it.
Al-Shabab last year became the deadliest Islamic extremist group in Africa, with more than 4,200 people killed in 2016, according to the Washington-based Africa Center for Strategic Studies.
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Two local gardens are opening for the National Garden Scheme in February. Ellicar Gardens, Gringley on the Hill, and Holmes Villa, Walkeringham, are open on Sunday, February 25, from noon to 4pm.
Admission is £4.50 for adults – this admits to both gardens; children go free. Ellicar Gardens recently featured on BBC’s Gardener’s World, is a 5-acre naturalistic garden with a winter garden and natural pool. This wildlife-friendly garden is a great destination for bird watchers in winter.
In addition, there are plant sales, a gardeners’ market, and rare-breed pets.
Holmes Villa is a special flower arranger’s garden, with snowdrops, winter bulbs, sculptures, and interesting features to explore.
Teas will be served in Walkeringham Village Hall. All proceeds at the gate to the NGS charities.
The holiday season is all about traditions and if you’re looking to make new family traditions, you’re in luck! Lifestyle Expert Stefaney Rants has all the details for Dollywood’s Harvest Festival presented by Humana featuring a brand new night time event, Great Pumpkin Luminights. Visit Dollywood.com for all the details!
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Born beneath a loaf of ‘wry’ bread that took time to rise, Dag Barkley came into the world on the Fourth of July. A long-time patriot of the American flag-waving sort, his cartoons are about opening the eyes to what is happening in the world, one panel of sadly-true humor at a time.
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March 31 Pioneer Power Solutions Inc
* Pioneer Power announces service agreement renewal and expansion with global digital communications provider
* Annual billings for extension are expected to be approximately $3.0 million per year
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President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron are scheduled to hold a joint press conference on Tuesday at 11:45 a.m. ET.
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Brits are a nation of telly watchers, and according to a new survey, comedy is always what has kept us glued to the small screen.
A poll by galabingo.com asked UK viewers for their favourite TV moments, from the 70s till the present day, and while soaps, reality TV and even this decade’s more highbrow winner figured strongly, it was sitcoms which took the bulk of the votes. 167 scenes from Only Fools and Horses being nominated, the Trotters coming top of the poll in two decades.
St. Francis High School in Wheaton is forfeiting its football game tonight against Chicago Hope Academy because of safety concerns. The move comes after Hope’s game last week against Providence Catholic was interrupted by gunfire. That game was played at Altgeld Park on Chicago’s West Side. St. Francis President Tom Bednar said the shooting and a lack of other venues convinced the school to keep its team home.
The post Incident Involving Providence Catholic Leads to St. Francis HS Forfeiting Football Game For Safety Reasons appeared first on 1340 WJOL.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Asure Software Inc
* Asure software reports record second quarter 2017 revenue and increases revenue and EBITDA guidance for full year
* Q2 non-GAAP earnings per share $0.07
* Q2 revenue $12.9 million versus I/B/E/S view $12.5 million
* Q2 earnings per share view $0.10 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Sees FY 2017 revenue $54.25 million to $56.25 million
* Asure Software Inc - quarter-end backlog totaled $18.1 million, a 48% increase compared to prior quarter and a 34% increase from year-ago quarter
* Sees 2017 net loss per share, excluding one-time items $0.06 to $0.02
* Sees 2017 non-GAAP net income per share $0.50 to $0.56
* Asure Software Inc - for fiscal 2018, objectives are to reach double-digit organic revenue growth
* FY2017 earnings per share view $0.56, revenue view $53.6 million -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The year 2016 was a year of transition for the global gaming industry. Macau's gaming revenue continued to fall through the first half of the year but began growing again in the second half.
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JLS singer Aston Merrygold has become the eighth celebrity announced to be joining the 2017 series of Strictly Come Dancing, confirming rumours sparked last week.
The news was revealed during an appearance on BBC Radio 1 this afternoon.
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At the entrance of the park, there are plane trees planted by President Aliyev and first lady Mehriban Aliyeva on April 4, 2004.
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The dark main event after Tuesday’s WWE SmackDown Live and 205 Live went off the air in Raleigh, NC at the PNC Arena saw SmackDown Women’s Champion Carmella retain over Charlotte Flair by getting the pin with her feet on the ropes.
Flair left Carmella laying after the match to end the show.
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Another adjournment has been granted to an Alberta man accused in a violent sexual assault last September.
The lawyer for Denzel Dre Colton Bird told court Tuesday that he hasn't been able to fully review the disclosure in the case with his client, due to an injury that prevented him from visiting the Lethbridge Correctional Centre.
Bird, who is 20, faces charges of attempted murder, aggravated sexual assault, sexual assault with a weapon, aggravated assault and break and enter.
Police say the victim was walking to work when she was struck with a weapon, dragged into an alley and sexually assaulted in a random attack that left her with significant injuries.
Bird is to return to court on March 2.
The parents of a young Donegal man found dead in Manchester says they are frustrated at a lack of information they are being given from authorities in Britain.
20 year-old Dylan Crawford from Killygordan, was found collapsed last Wednesday morning at the junction of Spear Street and Back Piccadilly, near a private car park, and was later confirmed dead.
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of theft and supplying prohibited drugs, a third man is being sought by police.
Dylan’s parents told the Shaun Doherty Show that they are finding it hard to get information:
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OMAHA, Neb. (AP)  Authorities say a 16-year-old girl from Nebraska who admitted throwing her newborn out of a second-floor window will be sentenced as a juvenile in the baby's death.
Police say she gave birth Sept. 30 at her mother's apartment in Omaha, Nebraska, tossed the child out the window then told her mom, who called 911. The Associated Press generally doesn't name juveniles charged with crimes.
Douglas County Attorney Don Kleine said Monday that what the girl did wasn't planned, and that "it was more of a panicked reaction." An autopsy determined that the baby was in her seventh month of development.
The teenager could be given probation or be placed in a group home or detention center at her March 24 evaluation hearing.
Robert Eggers turned a lot of heads with his terrifying 2016 horror film The Witch, which tapped into something truly evil in its exploration of a family of fundamentalists torn apart by satanic forces (and one nasty goat) in 1630s New England. One big part of the film’s appeal was the breakout performance of young Anya Taylor-Joy, who’s since found stardom with roles in M. Knight Shyamalan’s Split and Josh Boone’s upcoming X-Men spinoff New Mutants.
Now, it appears that Eggers and Taylor-Joy will try to make (black) magic again in a remake of F.W. Murnau’s Nosferatu, a fitting project for this budding maker of sepia-toned horror. Eggers is both writing and directing the project, and Variety reports that Taylor-Joy is currently in negotiations to star. Chris Columbus and Eleanor Columbus will produce for Studio 8. Nobody’s made a direct remake of the story since Werner Herzog knocked it out of the park back in 1979.
No word yet on Black Phillip’s role in the remake.
A group of Vancouver residents took advantage of the icy road conditions on Sunday, starting an impromptu hockey game.
The ice on the road near John Oliver Secondary School, at St. George Street and East 41 Avenue, was thick enough it tempted everyone to lace up their skates and enjoy the winter weather.
Resident Joanna Wen took some video of the game and shared it with Global News.
She said if conditions remain the same then they will be back out again on Monday.
BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP)  More than 450 people enjoyed the fun and free food at an annual holiday party thrown by a 100-year-old Vermont resident.
Anthony Pomerleau says he pays for the entire party each year in Burlington, with this year's bill costing around $13,000. He tells WPTZ-TV he doesn't mind the cost because he "was brought up the hard way" and wants to help the less fortunate with his money.
U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders helped kick off the first party 37 years ago when Pomerleau asked the independent senator, then mayor of Burlington, if he could throw a holiday dinner. Pomerleau says the party has fed at least 40,000 under-privileged children.
The centenarian also remarked on his age, saying "first of all, I'm 100 years old! Feels pretty good to be here."
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WEST SPRINGFILED/WESTFIELD - Ted Cassell, President of Park Square Realty and manager of the Park Square West Springfield office, is very pleased to announce the West Springfield office's top producing agents for the Third quarter of 2017. The agents to gain this recognition for the months of July, August and September are Ericca Herbert, Tim Coughlen & Donna O'Connor.
Barry Boccasile, Director of Growth & Development and manager of the Westfield Park Square office is pleased to announce the Park Square Westfield office's top producers for the same time period. The 2017 Third quarter standouts in Westfield are Aimee Tompkins, Lesley Lambert & Julianne Krutka.
Blytheville police say the body found in a burned vehicle earlier this week has been identified.
According to Detective Jonathan Fraizer with Blytheville police, Korey Thomas, 29, of Osceola was identified as the person found in the vehicle by the Arkansas State Crime Lab.
According to Captain Scott Adams with the Blytheville Police Department, firefighters put out the vehicle fire that was located in the 700-Block of Linda Street Monday.
Adams said the entire incident is under investigation, police do not know yet the cause of the fire, if it was intentionally set or accidental.
Thomas was reported missing by family members on September 29.
A murder investigation is now underway.
Anyone with information should contact Blytheville police at 870-763-4411.
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Last week, Ellen took a rare detour from her usual fun and friendly topics into the world of current events.
One major discussion that’s on her mind is police brutality. Ellen sat down with Van Jones to discuss the issue and she had a lot to say. Peep her commentary below!
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Ole boy in the blue regretting everything . pic.twitter.com/3k5zTDCw2C — 🎃 tony🎃 (@gawdcomplexx) October 6, 2017
Vicious McDonald’s Kerfuffle Breaks Twitter
Here we go AGAIN with another vicious restaurant kerfuffle going viral. This time, at McDonald’s between a disrespectful preggo customer and FED UP employee who put the spicy McBeats on her and sent Twitter spiraling into a TIZZY.
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PanARMENIAN.Net - The situation on the contact line between Nagorno Karabakh (Artsakh) and Azerbaijan was relatively calm in the period between January 28 and February 3.
About 150 ceasefire violations - more than 1500 shots - by Azerbaijani armed forces were registered in the reporting period.
The Karabakh troops refrained from retaliating and took necessary steps continue protecting the Armenian positions.
Driver dies after being shot multiple times in Maple Heights. (Source: WOIO)
Police say a 28-year-old man is dead, after he was shot multiple times while driving in the area of Friend and Paine Avenues.
Neighbors called 911 around 10:19 p.m. Sunday after hearing gun shots and someone screaming.
When officers arrived on the scene, they found the victim, Melvin Ephraim, inside his Audi SUV.
Police say after being shot, Ephraim drove off the road, through some property and ended up partially in the driveway of a home in the 16000 block of Friend Avenue.
EMS took Ephraim to MetroHealth Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 10:55 p.m.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers or the Maple Heights police at 216-587-9624 or Detectives@mhpd-ohio.com.
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Morata was forced off early on in the 1-0 defeat to Manchester City before the international break.
But Conte decided to replace the striker with winger Willian, despite having a forward in Michy Batshuayi waiting on the bench.
And Le Saux reckons Conte overlooked Batshuayi in case he needed a super sub later on in the game.
The Belgian was brought on 73 minutes with Chelsea a goal down at Stamford Bridge but failed to find his side an equaliser.
An injured seagull is recovering at a local wildlife sanctuary after police said a man beat the bird with a PVC pipe. The suspect, who was not identified, was arrested by Clearwater Police Tuesday morning and charged with animal cruelty, the agency reported on its Twitter account .
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Will Mincks caught this 5 feet long, around 200 pounds Goliath Grouper in Tampa Florida.
Will Mincks caught in a 14 foot skiff boat, with 4 guys already on it, not more than a mile out into the bay!
FILE - In this March 15, 2018, file photo, Cleveland Browns' Damarious Randall speaks at an NFL football news conference in Berea, Ohio. Randall underestimated two things: the power of social media and the passion of Cleveland fans. Randall said Wednesday, May 30, 2018, he never imagined that an innocent Twitter posting about the NBA Finals would blow up into a national story - and maybe something he may live to regret. A big fans of Golden State star guard Stephen Curry, Randall posted a tweet on Monday night promising that if the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Warriors in the “2018 NBA finals, I’ll buy everyone who retweet’s this a jersey…” By Wednesday afternoon, Randall’s tweet had been retweeted 869,000 times. The Plain Dealer via AP, File Joshua Gunter
MOSCOW (Reuters) - More than 5,000 people have left Syria’s Eastern Ghouta so far on Sunday, the RIA news agency reported, citing the Centre for Reconciliation in Syria, a body run by Russia’s defense ministry.
Reporting by Polina Devitt; editing by Christian Lowe
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Liverpool fans thanked club legend Xabi Alonso for pairing the Reds with Porto in the Champions League's last 16.
The 2005 Champions League winner - who scored in the epic comeback that saw the Reds beat AC Milan in the final - was conducting the draw at the UEFA headquarters in Nyon, and came up with what plenty of fans saw as a kind pairing.
Alonso could have haded Liverpool a tie against the likes of Real Madrid or Bayern Munich - two more of his former clubs - but instead he gave them Porto, who finished second in their group behind Besiktas.
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There is a bit of a wait before the last 16 ties are played, with the first legs not taking place until February 13, 14, 20 and 21.
Second legs will take place either on March 6, 7, 13 or 14.
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With 24 hours to go before Alabama polls close, today’s edition of GPB’s “Political Rewind” could help but open on the U.S. Senate race between Republican Roy Moore and Democrat Doug Jones.
One thought cast on the water: Economic development specialists in Georgia must be giddy over the advantage they’ll have over Alabama in the next fight for a big tug-of-war over a big corporate relocation.
The show’s surprise: A feisty (but friendly) confrontation between the two Republicans over a state legislative committee on sexual harassment in the state Capitol, featuring five male and one female lawmaker.
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Today’s panelists: Host Bill Nigut; yours truly; former Georgia congressman Buddy Darden, a Democrat; Republican public affairs consultant Loretta Lepore; and GOP strategist Brian Robinson.
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PSA Group Executive Vice President China and ASEAN discusses the company's performance, electrification, and talks about doing business in China. He speaks from the Beijing Auto Show 2018 on "Bloomberg Markets." (Source: Bloomberg)
You know his name from the Texas sidelines and now you know his name through the good work he’s doing for charity. Our Joe Barlow sat down with Mack Brown to talk about the upcoming Mack, Jack & McConaughey Event. The event will take place April 20th and 21st and will feature artists like Little Big Town, Kris Kristofferson, Todd Snider, and Butch Walker. Funds raised through MJ&M 2017 will support CureDuchenne, Dell Children’s Medical Center, HeartGift, just keep livin Foundation and The Rise School of Austin. Mack, Jack and Matthew are especially committed to maximizing the return to the community, specifically benefiting these organizations dedicated to children’s education, health and wellness.
For more information on the event visit mackjackandmcconaughey.com.
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) – Yante Maten scored 24 points in his return to high-scoring form and Georgia pulled away with a 12-3 run late in the game to beat Mississippi State 79-72 on Tuesday night.
A 3-pointer by Mississippi State’s Xavian Stapleton with 6:29 remaining tied the game at 54-all. Georgia answered eight straight points, including a jam and two free throws by Maten, to start the 12-3 run.
J.J. Frazier had 17 points, all in the second half, for Georgia (15-11, 6-7 Southeastern Conference). Georgia has won two straight following three straight losses to ranked teams.
Quinndary Weatherspoon, Lamar Peters and Mario Kegler each had 14 points for Mississippi State (14-11, 5-8), which has lost three straight and five of six.
Maten, third in SEC with 19.2 points per game, scored only seven points before fouling out in a season-low 17 minutes in Saturday’s 76-75 win at Tennessee. He didn’t pick up his first foul against Mississippi State until almost five minutes into the second half.
Treat your mom to elegance and Elvis for Mother's Day. Elvis Prince & The Blue Suede Shoes live band Mother's Day Concert. Tickets $15 and includes a lite roast beef dinner at Knights of Columbus, West Allis, 1800 S. 92nd Street. Doors open at 6 pm. Dinner at 6:30 pm. Cash Bar available. Handicap access. Free Parking. Tickets available in advance. 414-455-3726 or 1-708-71ELVIS. Tickets also available at www.eventbrite.com
Police want you to see them.
On Monday, CPS announced for the month of December, they will be set up in the 200 block of Stephen Avenue in a high-visibility cluster of vehicles to bring their presence to the core.
This initiative will include a number of resources including the Mobile Command Vehicle and potentially (fingers crossed) the Checkstop bus, depending on availability.
In a release, CPS wrote their presence will change based on areas of need and the ability to impact crime trends in the core.
This comes after the force announced a reconfiguration of their Victoria Park District 1 office, when they announced officers from that building would be moving to a consolidated office already operating in Ramsay.
"As well as enhancing security and safety, the high-visibility presence will give the community a chance to interact with members," read a police press release.
"Officers will be available to assist the public and provide guidance as needed."
Katinka Kature hosts a night of witchy vibes and weird performances with Helena Poison, Beardra Bidness, Bay Bel Be, and DJ Johnny B Goode. Doors 10:30 pm. $7. 19+
With the unprecedented evacuation of nearly 200,000 people downriver from Lake Oroville Sunday night, PG&E reminds all customers in its service area to have a plan if an emergency strikes. This includes an emergency kit, a way to communicate with family members and other proactive steps to be prepared.
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General Cable (NYSE:BGC) popped 5% in today's trade following a Reuters report that the cable manufacturer had received tentative takeover offers from European rivals Prysmian (OTCPK:PRYMF), Nexans (OTC:NEXNY) and NKT (OTC:NRKBF); shares are up another 2% after-hours.
U.S. wire maker Southwire, which has bought some assets from BGC in past years, also could be part of the bidding field, according to t he report.
Kentucky-based BGC hired J.P. Morgan in July to kick off a strategic review and identify a possible merger partner.
Berlin, 4 July 2018 (MIA) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel played down a bruising dispute about immigration policy with her Bavarian allies, saying in a televised interview on Wednesday that the row did not risk the stability of her coalition government, Reuters reports.
'I can't promise that there won’t be disputes again about other issues, as this is usual when a government includes three parties,' Merkel told ARD television when asked if her coalition would serve a full four year-term.
'This time it was a heavy dispute about a topic that is also very emotional. But I firmly expect and I’ll do my part to ensure that we do our government work in a good way, and not only now but also in the coming years,' she said. lk/18:13
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Aug 11(Reuters) - Beijing Urban Construction Investment & Development Co Ltd
* Says it sets up a Baoding-based real estate development JV, with investment of 32.5 million yuan
* Says it holds 65 percent stake in the JV
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A Dillon County man was arrested Friday in connection with the robbery that took place Dec. 20 at the First Citizens Bank in Clio. (Source: Raycom Media)
CLIO, SC (WMBF) – A Dillon County man was arrested Friday in connection with the robbery that took place Dec. 20 at the First Citizens Bank in Clio.
According to Thom Berry with the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, agents charged Daevon Hezzie Williams, 23, of Lake View, with armed robbery while armed allegedly armed with a deadly weapon, which is a felony that carries of 10 to 30 years in prison upon conviction.
The Clio Police Department requested SLED investigate the case.
Williams was booked at the Marlboro County Detention Center.
The Fourth Circuit Solicitor’s Office will prosecute the case.
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Jo-Anne Nadler hit out at the Labour political activist and said the ‘hard’ Brexit he described was voted for in last June’s European Union referendum.
Appearing on Victoria Derbyshire on the BBC, Mr Jones said: “The danger with the Tory Brexit which we’re going to end up with at this rate, is not only are we going to crash out the single market and customs union, we may end up with no deal whatsoever.”
But Miss Nadler criticised his use of the words “Tory Brexit” as she described leaving the single market and customs union as the “basic elements of Brexit”.
She said: “I don’t see how you can call it a Tory Brexit, it’s just the basic elements of Brexit."
April 13 FIH Group Plc:
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* takeover panel have confirmed that no extension of timetable is possible without consent of fih
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and signed a final contract today for the building of Egypt's first nuclear power plant, during a visit to by President
The contract to build the plant in on the Mediterranean coast was signed during a live ceremony shown on state television and attended by the Russian leader and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-
The contract was signed by the head of Russian state nuclear company Rosatom, Alexei Likhachev, and Egypt's electricity and renewable energy minister, Mohamed Shaker.Egyptian media reports put the cost of the plant at around $30 billion.The two countries signed two agreements in November 2015 for to finance and build the power plant, with four 1,200 megawatt reactors, in
MAYA BAY, Thailand (AP) — Once a pristine Thai paradise, mass tourism has exhausted the secluded bay made world famous by the Leonardo DiCaprio movie "The Beach."
Now it's to get some respite from the daily influx of dozens of boats and thousands of visitors unsuccessfully scrambling for an unspoiled view of glistening white sands and emerald waters.
Maya Bay on Phi Phi Leh Island in the Andaman Sea will close to tourists for four months from Friday to give its coral reefs and sea life a chance to recover from an onslaught that began nearly two decades ago.
Thai authorities have promoted unfettered tourism but now claim to be striving to balance profit and conservation. They say the closure will happen every year.
A boy searches for the one thing that will enable him to win the affection of the girl of his dreams. To find it he must discover the story of the Lorax
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It’s been two games, but Anton Tinnerholm certainly looks like he’s fixed New York City FC’s right back problems. Head coach Patrick Vieira has plugged numerous players at the position...
A community consultation on gating the underpass at Lurgan’s Portadown Road has been welcome by Sinn Fein.
The underpass which leads from Oakridge to the former St Paul’s JHS has been a mecca for anti-social behaviour over many years.
Gangs of youths congregate to drink and take drugs causing considerable disturbance to local residents. It is also left in a dreadful state with young children having to negotiate broken glass on their way to school.
Cllr Liam Mackle welcomed progress on the gating of the underpass. I welcome the community consultation on gating the underpass. It is fantastic to see this move to the next stage. The residents of Ashwood, Oakridge and Mansfield have suffered decades of anti-social behaviour at the hands of those who gather at this underpass.
“Gating the underpass in the evenings and weekends will hopefully eradicate this problem. I would encourage the community to get behind this consultation and respond to it to ensure a strong case is made in favour of gating this area.”
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Somebody in charge of attracting customers to a San Francisco bar must have gotten a doctorate in marketing.
Although the San Francisco 49ers had a down year and missed the playoffs, things noticeably changed once they traded for Jimmy Garoppolo, who turned things around toward the end of the season for the team.
As a result, many people in the Bay Area have contracted the “Jimmy G Fever,” so much so that a bar decided to say that he was on their premises having a brew or two in order to attract customers inside.
Take a look:
San Francisco bars are wild 😂 (via @M_Vernon) pic.twitter.com/hgkHKt18g6 — Bleacher Report NFL (@BR_NFL) February 2, 2018
Expertly played, although we can’t help but wonder how many people took the bait on that one.
Of course, in order for local business to continue booming thanks to Garoppolo, the 49ers would be well-advised to sign the quarterback long-term or franchise tag him.
March 29 Subros Ltd:
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The National Weather Service said that Florida’s Gulf Coast could be potentially impacted by another hurricane—just weeks after Hurricane Irma slammed the state.
A new tropical depression has formed in the Caribbean Sea. Early weather forecasts show that it might become a hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico as it heads for Florida’s Gulf Coast, according to the Sun-Sentinel in a Wednesday report.
The storm—called Tropical Depression 16—could become Tropical Storm Nate, and later, Hurricane Nate.
It is now located east of the coast of Nicaragua and traveling to the northwest at 7 mph. Right now, it has wind speeds of 35 mph. If it gets to 39 mph, it’s officially Tropical Storm Nate.
As the jubilation subsides following England’s first ever World Cup penalty win, the nation’s mind is now swiftly turning to the quarter-final clash on Saturday.
Victory against Sweden in Samara would herald England’s most successful campaign in almost three decades.
With England landing a relatively kind path to the final, fans are now starting to believe football could actually be on its way home this time round.
As such, World Cup euphoria is now sweeping the nation and people are scrambling to make sure they can watch the game wherever they are come kick off.
England’s advancing campaign is not just proving a boost for the nation’s morale. It is also bringing significant economic benefits to everyone from the Treasury and brewers to retro football shirt merchants.
Gareth Southgate has even sparked an unlikely renaissance for waistcoats with his suave technical area ensemble.
Jennifer Lawrence was spotted at the mall with HUGE bling on THAT finger. Could she be engaged to her director boyfriend, Darren Aronofsky?
Check out the ring here.
Kelly Clarkson is joining the list of pepper eating celebrities to raise awareness to ALS.
Clarkson is clearly NOT a fan of the spicy Habanero pepper. [Video]
After it’s all said and done the The Voice coach challenged her fellow judges Blake Shelton, Adam Lavine, and Alicia Keys.
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A dedicated ballet dancer is still teaching at the age of 97 – in same dance hall she set up 72 YEARS ago. Sprightly Joyce Harper has taught generations of aspiring ballerinas at the school she set up in 1946. She still teaches lessons twice a week to dancers ranging from two to sixteen years old, and says the dance school is what “keeps her alive”.
AZEdUnited leadership rejects Governor Ducey's plan for a raise saying it's unfunded and doesn't do enough for schools. AEU will take a vote this week on whether teachers will walk out. What do YOU think teachers should do?
Take the Governor's offer 36.36%
Walk out and demand more 54.55%
Stop complaining and get back to class 9.09%
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Apparel and footwear maker VF Corp said it would buy privately held Williamson-Dickie Mfg. Co, the owner of Dickies and Workrite workwear, for about $820 million in cash.
VF said it now expects its 2017 revenue to rise 3.5 percent to $11.85 billion, which includes about $200 million from Williamson-Dickie.
VF, the maker of Timberland and Wrangler clothing, said it also expects the acquisition to add 2 cents to its current-year earnings forecast of $2.94 per share.
Williamson-Dickie is expected to add more than $1 billion of revenue to VF by 2021.
The deal is expected to close early in the fourth quarter.
Barclays was VF's financial adviser on the deal and Davis Polk and Wardwell LLP its legal adviser. (Reporting by Sruthi Ramakrishnan and Vibhuti Sharma in Bengaluru; Editing by Maju Samuel)
Mohamed Salah is expected to return in three weeks to help spearhead Egypt’s World Cup campaign, the country’s football federation have said, Skysports reports.
Salah was forced off with a shoulder injury during Liverpool’s 3-1 Champions League final defeat to Real Madrid last weekend after tangling with Sergio Ramos.
The forward arrived in Valencia on Tuesday for treatment on his damaged shoulder and has been assessed by Egyptian national team doctors.
The Egypt Football Association have since tweeted they expect Salah to be fit again within three weeks.
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BEIJING (AP) — Chinese conglomerate HNA Group, which operates Hainan Airlines and other businesses around the world, says its co-chairman has died while on a business trip in France.
HNA Group said Wang Jian, a co-founder of the company, suffered "severe injuries" in a fall and died Tuesday at age 57. It gave no other details.
Launched in 1993 on the southern island of Hainan, HNA grew to become China's fourth-largest airline and expanded into finance, hotels, logistics and other businesses in a multibillion-dollar global acquisition spree.
More recently, HNA has been selling some assets as Chinese regulators tighten lending controls and press companies to rein in debt.
TV presenter Keith Chegwin has died at the age of 60 following a long illness, his family has said.
The star, best known for hosting children's game show Cheggers Play Pop, died at home after battling a progressive lung condition.
Keith Chegwin
A statement from his family said: "We are heartbroken to share the news that Keith Chegwin sadly passed away following a long-term battle with a progressive lung condition, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, which rapidly worsened towards the end of this year.
"Keith died peacefully at home shortly after midnight on the 11th of December. His wife Maria, his daughter Rose and his son Ted were by his side.
"We would like to take this opportunity to thank Severn Hospice for the kindness, support and care they have shown us all over the last few weeks.
"Keith was a loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend. We would respectfully ask to be left to mourn his passing in private."
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Composers who were born in China, studied music both in their homeland and in the U.S., and remained here to build their careers have become a distinct current within the chaotic ocean of 20th- and 21st-century American music. Now spanning three generations, these composers write music too diverse to be regarded as a cohesive stylistic...
A man has died following a serious assault in Bath.
Police were called to a disturbance in the Sedgemoor Road area of the city on Sunday at about 16:30 BST.
Two men had been assaulted and one was confirmed dead at the scene. The other man has injuries which are not thought to be life threatening.
Avon and Somerset Police is appealing for witnesses to contact them and has cordoned off the area to allow a detailed examination to be carried out.
OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) - On Friday, September 1, 168th Street from Giles Road to Harrison Street will be closed for bridge repair, erosion control and asphalt overlay paving.
The project will last 42 working days and will be split into two phases, according to a letter sent to homeowners in the area by Sarpy County Public Works.
The first phase will last 30 days, closing Josephine Street south to Giles Road. The second phase will close 168th Street from Josephine Street north to Harrison Street.
In total, the closures will last 8-10 weeks depending on weather.
A juvenile great white shark was spotted in the waters near the Manhattan Beach Pier on Wednesday morning, but the beach will remain open.
The shark was captured on camera by a TV news helicopter over the pier about 9:30 a.m.
Los Angeles County lifeguards Capt. Eric Howell said juvenile shark sightings are an everyday occurrence in the area. Authorities consult with a shark expert to assess the level of potential danger.
“We send Baywatch out to monitor the size and make sure the shark isn’t exhibiting any aggressive behavior,” Howell said. “If that’s shown, then we’ll close the beach.”
To pay tribute to the late, great Tom Petty, who died at the age of 66 on Monday, John Daly joined Gavin DeGraw in singing I Won’t Back Down at the Safeway Open Concert Series on Thursday night.
Daly and DeGraw seemed to have a lot of fun with it. The Safeway Open tweeted that they had the crowd up and cheering.
John Daly and @GavinDeGraw singing Petty hit "I Won't Back Down" after Rd.1 @SafewayOpen Not too bad either. pic.twitter.com/T2Y34sEvGv — Mike McAllister (@PGATOUR_mikemc) October 6, 2017
Daly enjoys singing and will sometimes even burst out into song on the golf course — beautiful.
(Thanks to The Big Lead for sharing.)
Mastercard and Vconnect, Africa’s leading online business listing service have entered into a partnership agreement to empower Micro, Small, Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) through mobile payment solutions to drive financial inclusion and literacy in Africa, particularly starting in Nigeria. With Nigeria being the first market to benefit from the partnership, which will be rolled out over…
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Man drives car into lake
Swansea police and fire departments responded to Munie Road and Smelting Works Road during a rain shower. A man and woman were in the car arguing when the man drove off the road and into the lake, according to Swansea police. No one was seriously injured during the crash.
Ariane Andrew, former WWE Superstar Cameron, is a contestant on The Challenge: Champs vs. Stars, hosted by WWE Superstar and MTV alum The Miz, on Tuesdays at 10 ET/ 9 CT on MTV. She was recently featured on the online fashion mag LaPalme. Photo By Bella Saville/Bella Saville Photography/Courtesy MDPR
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× Sports Central, From Radio Row Day 5: Bonus Podcast
Four full shows on Radio Row, and we still didn’t have time to play all of the interviews we recorded! So we decided to put together a bonus episode with the ones we weren’t able to play during the week. Sports Central host, Adam Hoge, sat down with former Green Bay Packers tight end, Jermichael Finley; former ESPN analyst, who also spent time as a Bears running back, Merril Hoge; former Detroit Lions wide receiver, Herman Moore; former Minnesota Vikings linebacker, Ben Leber; and Olympic gold medalist, Hannah Teter.
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Police are renewing an appeal for information following a collision which left a scooter rider with serious injuries in Leeds
Officers said that another vehicle involved in the collision, which happened at around 3.50am on Dewsbury Road at the junction with Trentham Street on Tuesday, December 5, failed to stop at the scene.
From initial enquiries it is believed that this vehicle was a dark VW Polo in the MK4 model which was manufactured between 2002 and 2009.
The scooter rider suffered a serious leg injury and remains in hospital in a stable condition.
Any witnesses to the incident or who saw the vehicles immediately before are asked to contact police on 101 quoting log 155 of December 5.
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The Cardinal Chorale will be in concert at Emanuel Lutheran Church, 241 South Prospect Street in Marion, on June 19, 2017 at 7:30p.m.
Emanuel is joining with the Prospect Street United Methodist Church to bring these 44 talented young singers to Marion.
There is no admission charge for the concert, but an offering will be received to help cover the Chorale’s travel expenses.
Welcome to the live traffic and travel service for Devon.
We'll keep you updated on everything that's happening on the roads around the rush hour.
So far today we've seen a broken down vehicle cause congestion on the A380, Beacon Hill in Torquay was closed after a balcony collapsed into the road, and long delays on the M5 due to a collision between junction 9 and 10.
Live updates will appear below:
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HAMILTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand beat the West Indies by 240 runs Tuesday in the second cricket test to win the two-test series 2-0:
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New Zealand 286-7 (Jeet Raval 84, Colin de Grandhomme 58, Kane Williamson 43, Trent Boult 37 not out; Shannon Gabriel 4-119, Kemar Roach 3-58, Miguel Cummins 2-57) and 291-8 decl. (Ross Taylor 107 not out, Kane Williamson 54; Miguel Cummins 3-69, Rohan Chase 2-51, Shannon Gabriel 2-52) def, West Indies 221 (Kraigg Brathwaite 66, Shane Dowrich 35; Trent Boult 4-73, Tim Southee 2-34, Colin de Grandhomme 2-40, Neil Wagner 2-73) and 203 (Roston Chase 64, Kemar Roach 32, Raymon Reifer 29; Neil Wagner 3-42, Mitchell Santner 2-13, Trent Boult 2-52, Tim Southee 2-72).
SQUIRM HOLE Lose Yourself In This Spooky Journey Down A 300-Meter Deep Antarctic Borehole
In order to better understand the impact of warming waters on Antarctic ice, researchers drilled a 300-meter-deep hole into the Ross Ice shelf. While what they might find might be alarming, at least they delivered this video of a calming dive into what can only be described as blissful oblivion.
This week in Trump's White House
President Donald Trump travels to Puerto Rico and Secretary of State Rex Tillerson holds a press conference.
Diego Nájera's "ADELANTE" Part Diego showcases the style and technical prowess that he has become known for. Take a moment to watch Nájera lay it down in his newest skate part.
LODOWN 13 Lodown Store in Australia celebrates their 13th anniversary with thirteen minutes of ripping from their shop squad. Cheers, homies!
Kevin Phelps for Hive Skateshop Kevin has a solid last name and an even more solid bag of tricks. Proper East Coast ripper. Enjoy the part...
Bloodsuckers by OJ Wheels Willis Kimbel takes it to the garage to construct a pure evil shred-stick with OJ's new Bloodsucker wheels.
Good God, Twitter is a constant source of news and drama. This bit of news generated after former KKK grand poo-ba David Duke tried to shame Chris Evens, the actor that plays Captain America by suggesting that he “hates” the women of his own race.
Why does Chris Evans, who plays the Jewish inspired super hero, Captain America, hate the women of his people so much? #WhiteGenocide pic.twitter.com/nGjlf42wkG — David Duke (@DrDavidDuke) February 12, 2017
What. The. Cuss. White genocide? REALLY?
Chris Evens checked him, though.
I don’t hate them. That’s YOUR method. I love. Try it. It’s stronger than hate. It unites us. I promise it’s in you under the anger and fear https://t.co/RGnH4rrblq — Chris Evans (@ChrisEvans) February 13, 2017
It’s astounding that this “man” was able to successfully continue a life in politics even though he said things like this.
Kudos to Chris Evans for shutting that mess down.
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The bulk of millennials say their job is more fulfilling if they're given opportunities to make a positive impact on a social or environmental issue. While not every company can host a volunteer event in lieu of a full day of work, there are easy ways you can encourage your employees to give back to the community.
Henry Co. inmates charged with trying to escape from jail
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. — Three West Tennessee inmates face more charges after deputies say they were caught trying to beat their way out of jail.
Everette Lamb, Douglas Royal and Justin Smith are charged with vandalism and conspiring to escape from the Henry County Jail.
Deputies say they used a pole ripped from a metal table to try to break through a wall.
They are accused of causing about $2,000 in damage.
Today is not only Groundhog Day, it is also World Wetlands Day. It's a day to raise awareness and the importance of wetlands. In all , 65 per cent of coastal wetlands in Atlantic Canada have been lost to cl... read the rest.
Watching Fall leaves turn colors is amazing but when they fall to the ground raking & bagging them is no fun. But fortunately Lifestyle Expert, Stefaney Rants stopped by to share some handy tricks from Greenworks Tools to make Fall cleaning a breeze! Visit lowes.com for easy Fall clean-up!
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The Greens will investigate themselves after losing the Batman by-election to Labor. Greens leader Richard Di Natale says there will be a review following damaging leaks.
Police in New Jersey were put to the test over the weekend when they were called to catch a loose pig.Three Woolwich Township police officers responded to a call about a mischievous pig roaming a neighborhood Saturday morning. Police said three officers used a makeshift lasso and dog treats to lure the pet pig back into its owner's yard.In a self-deprecating Facebook post , the Woolwich Township Police Department quipped, "No pig(s) were hurt in the process." The department also invited commenters to make their best "pig/bacon/cop" jokes.The department's piggy post has received more than 700 likes and 70 comments.One commenter asked if the pig could become the station's new mascot. Several said the post made them want to move to the township.Another commenter wrote, "Way to bring home the bacon, fellas."----------
A morgue official in Sierra Leone's capital says more than 200 bodies have been brought in following heavy flooding and mudslides.
Sinneh Kamara, a coroner technician at the Connaught Hospital mortuary, told the national broadcaster on Monday that the number of corpses brought in has overwhelmed the facility.
He told the Sierra Leone National Broadcasting Corp that bodies were on the floor of the morgue.
Footage on television showed family members digging through mud in a desperate bid to free their loved ones.
Deputy Information Minister Cornelius Deveaux said officials are still trying to compile casualty figures.
Many of the impoverished areas of Sierra Leone's capital are close to sea level and have poor drainage systems, exacerbating flooding during this West African country's rainy season.
Originally published as 'More than 200 dead' after S Leone floods
Air travellers have been hit by delays at Stansted Airport after the runway was closed for repairs reportedly caused by a hole.
Flights were diverted after officials shut down the landing strip between 5.30pm and 6.10pm on Sunday.
Passengers reported being told by crew that the disruption was caused by a hole in the runway.
The airport confirmed 11 flights had been sent to other hubs including Luton and East Midlands during the closure.
BBC journalist Joe Lynam wrote on Twitter that his Ryanair pilot told passengers flights were being diverted due to a hole in the runway:
U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., met with New Haven’s Ukrainian community over the weekend about legislation that will help treat wounded Ukrainian soldiers at Department of Defense military treatment facilities.
Currently, Ukrainian soldiers can come to America to be treated when they can’t receive treatment in Ukraine. The legislation provides more funding to allow qualifying Ukrainian soldiers to receive care in the U.S.
Blumenthal worked with the Connecticut Ukrainian community on the bill. It was included in this year’s National Defense Authorization Act.
Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, New Jersey had big plans on Saturday to try to break the world record for the biggest snowball fight. But they had to cancel it . . . because it snowed.
They were planning to use fake, plush snowballs to guarantee no one got hurt. But when the forecast showed six inches of snow, they had to cancel the event . . . since that real snow would’ve gotten in the way.
There’s no word on whether they’re going to reschedule.
(NBC 4 – New York)
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It’s time to get serious about voting for your Readers’ Choice winners in the 2017 Best of Houston®. You have until August 16 to help determine who and what should get an award. This is your chance to tell us what you love about Houston.
You’ll be able to vote for your favorite people, businesses and organizations in a broad range of categories.
After the first round of voting we will tabulate the results and on August 24, 2017 release a list of top nominees. That’s when you get to vote again. Visit readerschoice.houstonpress.com to vote.
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We had that false start Saturday in Phoenix, so it's best to operate with caution when it comes to Evgeni Malkin's return to the lineup, but I'm pretty sure he'll play tonight against Vancouver. The Penguins had an optional morning skate, but based on yesterday's practice combinations, I'd expect to see Malkin between wingers Scott Wilson and Patric Hornqvist tonight.
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Earlier this month, Crab Claw debuted his latest video for “Scoot, Scoot,” a track off upcoming LP titled. Produced by Toucan Films, the video shows Crab Claw’s Walker Trull get outshined by another scooter owner with better hair.He says it’s a scooter anthem, so, it's classic Crab Claw silliness, basically.“The song is about driving around on the scooter, but the video is about a girl leaving me for another guy with a mullet,” he says. “It’s a love story as old as time.”will also feature such titles as “Instagram,” “Mullet Man,” “Magic: The Megan Murphy,” and, another ode to the Carolina Panthers, “Cammy Cam loves the Kids.”Trull says, “We broach topics and themes of lost love, social media jealousy, the downsides of having an awesome haircut, loneliness, alcoholism, and depression.”And if Crab Claw’s Instagram isn’t totally full of shit, you may catch him, mullet and all, tonight at 9 p.m. on Bravo’s. He posted, “Every man has a price, and mine is embarrassingly low.”
A number of phone scams have been reported in McCracken County, Kentucky.(Source: KFVS)
A number of phone scams have been reported in McCracken County, Kentucky.
According to the sheriff's office, scammers are trying to tell residents a family member is behind bars needing money. They are also telling residents they have an outstanding arrest warrant and need to use prepaid cards to transfer funds.
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They are also using a scam saying they are from the IRS and have delinquent taxes and there is an arrest warrant for them.
Residents are asked to call law enforcement with concerns and are asked not to provide personal information over the phone.
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A look at the AP Municipal Bond Index for Friday, Oct. 6:
BIGGEST MOVER: Three-year bonds. Yield climbed 4 basis points over the last week to 1.18 per cent.
TWO-YEAR: Yield increased less than a basis point to 1.10 per cent. The two-year/10-year spread is 124 basis points, compared with 123 basis points a week ago. The two-year/30-year spread is 179 basis points, compared with 179 basis points a week ago.
10-YEAR: Yield increased less than a basis point to 2.34 per cent, compared with 2.37 per cent for a 10-year Treasury. The gap between 10-year municipal bonds and Treasurys has been widening over the last week. It was 1 basis point on Sept. 29. The 10-year/30-year spread for municipal bonds is 55 basis points.
30-YEAR: Yield rose by 1 basis point to 2.89 per cent, compared with 2.91 per cent for a 30-year Treasury.
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AP created this story using data from Municipal Bond Information Services and the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Learn more about the AP Municipal Bond Index at http://mbis.com/
DUBAI: A top Iranian official called on the Gulf states on Tuesday to seize the opportunity of a visit by Iranian President Hassan Rouhani to Oman and Kuwait to improve ties, warning that a chance like this would “pass like a cloud.”
Rouhani will visit Oman and Kuwait on Wednesday on his first visit to the Gulf states since taking power in 2013. “Rouhani’s regional initiative to accept the invitation of leaders of Oman and Kuwait signals the need for Islamic friendship and restoration of regional ties,” Hamid Aboutalebi, the Iranian president’s deputy chief of staff, tweeted on Tuesday.
“This regional initiative is an opportunity that our regional friends should seize. Opportunity passes like a cloud. Take advantage of the good opportunity,” he added.
The Big East race is Villanova's to lose, but Xavier (20-3, 8-2), is hot on the heels of the top-ranked Wildcats.
To maintain that one-game deficit in the league standings, the Musketeers will have to defend their home turf on Saturday vs. a floundering Georgetown team that has stumbled with four losses in its last five contests.
Winners of five-straight, Xavier has yet to lose at home this season and haven't lost to Georgetown since January 2016.
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State trooper accused of being drunk at work placed on leave
DEVENS, Mass. (AP) — A Massachusetts State Police trooper accused of being drunk at work has been placed on leave.
Trooper Jonathan Brown was relieved of duty around 2 a.m. Sunday. He was in the middle of an eight-hour shift, which began at 11 p.m. Saturday and was supposed to go until 7 a.m. Sunday.
Authorities say Brown was allegedly intoxicated when he arrived at the Devens barracks, and slurred his speech on the state police radio.
Brown has been placed on administrative leave, pending a duty status hearing this week.
An investigation is ongoing.
KILLINGLY, Conn. (CBS Connecticut) – A man is dead after he was struck by a train Thursday night in the Danielson section of Killingly.
State police say troopers, firefighters, and paramedics were called to train tracks in the area of Franklin Street around 8:19 to find Dustin Orr, 33, of Danielson suffers from critical injuries.
Orr was taken to the Backus Emergency Care center in Plainfield where he succumbed to his injuries, said police.
Anyone with information on the incident is urged to contact the Killingly Resident Trooper’s office at 860-779-4900, extension 2021.
4 teens expected in court in connection with rape of Knysna girl
During their previous appearance in the Knysna Magistrates Court, the four teenagers abandoned their bail application.
CAPE TOWN – Four Knysna teens are expected to appear in a local court on Tuesday in connection with the rape of a 15-year-old girl.
The group was arrested shortly after the incident in February.
During their previous appearance in the Knysna magistrates court, the four teenagers abandoned their bail application.
They have remained in custody since their arrest earlier this year.
The 15-year-old girl was apparently lured to a house in an area known as White Location outside Knysna in February.
She was then repeatedly raped, allegedly by the four.
The community was left outraged following the incident and is calling for the harshest possible sentences.
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KHAIRPUR: The district court on Wednesday issued orders for stoppage of salary of an ASI and non-bailable warrants against 12 other cops because of their failure to appear in the country.
According to details, the 2nd additional district and session judge Khairpur Abdul Rehman Qazi has directed IGP Sindh, Accountant General of Sindh, and others concerned officers to stop salary of Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) Bashir Ahmed Abro, who was posted in Korangi Zone, Karachi. The said ASI was not appearing before the court.
The same court also issued non-bailable warrants against Sub Inspector Nazir Ahmed Bhayo, ASI Khalil Ahmed Soomro, ASI Bashir Ahmed Abro, Abdul Razak Sandelo, Ali Din, Zulfiqar Ali Bhatti, Ghualm Abbas and others.
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Larry and Rose Mary Winget like to decorate their Paradise Valley home with rough-hewn woods, stone and tile. Their home is a combination of textures and a mix of Western and Mexican styles with Moroccan accents, from the warm hacienda feel to the Saltillo floors. Rose Mary Winget/Special for The Republic
A man was killed Monday after being shot in the lower back, officials said.
About 10 a.m. on the South Side, police were called to the 6800 block of South Harper Avenue in the Grand Crossing neighborhood.
The man, 25, was rushed to Northwestern University Hospital, where he later was pronounced dead.
Detectives from Area Central continue to investigate, and no arrests had been made.
Earlier on the West Side, police were called to the Heart of Chicago neighborhood for a report that a man had been shot in the arm and abdomen, officials said.
Officers arrived in the 2000 block of South Hoyne Avenue about 9:30 a.m. Emergency responders took a 37-year-old man to Mt. Sinai Hospital with at least two gunshot wounds, but his condition wasn't immediately available, police said.
The man was able to tell police he was shot by someone who fled in a gray sedan, authorities said.
No one had been arrested as of about noon.
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc on Monday said it has taken a 17.5 million share stake in Synchrony Financial and shed its investment in the financial services company’s former parent, General Electric Co.
In a regulatory filing detailing its U.S.-listed stock holdings, Berkshire said it owned about $521-million of Synchrony shares as of June 30.
It also reported no holdings of GE, after having reported a roughly $315-million stake as of March 31.
Investors follow Berkshire’s stock holdings closely to determine what has won or lost Buffett’s favour. Smaller equity investments at Berkshire are normally made by Buffett’s deputies Todd Combs and Ted Weschler.
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VALENCIA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – It’s a big twist in the battle to build a hospital in Valencia County.
The county has been collecting taxpayer dollars for years to do it, but Los Lunas and Belen have been fighting over who should get the hospital.
Back in 2013, the county commission voted three to two to give the money to Belen. They even broke ground on the site, but Los Lunas has been fighting that ruling ever since.
Thursday, a judge ruled that 2013 vote was invalid because one of the commissioners who voted for Belen, Donald Holliday, was technically no longer in office. They say he moved out of state six days earlier. Even though he flew back for the vote, it wasn’t valid.
The mayor of Belen says they’re back at square one. He’s talking with their attorney to weigh their options.
He says they may have to return all of the money they’ve already received.
April 5 Piteco SpA:
* Signs a binding agreement for the acquisition of a controlling stake of an American operator in the field of digital payments and clearing houses
* The operation is carried out through wholly owned unit Piteco North America Corp which owns 55 pct of the special purpose vehicle, Juniper Payments LLC, which has signed the binding agreement
* The operation involves a total payment of $13 million
* Finances the transaction through a bank loan of 7 million euros ($7.46 million) and partial use of company liquidity Source text: www.1info.it Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9388 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
BRADENTON, Fla. — Officials say the remains of two dogs awaiting cremation were stolen along with a freezer from a veterinarian's office in Florida.
According to a Bradenton Herald report , video surveillance showed a man driving away from the Bradenton Veterinary Hospital last week with its outdoor freezer in the back of his pickup truck.
Office manager Kathy Richardson said she hoped the remains of two dogs awaiting cremation in that freezer would be returned. Staff searched garbage cans and dumpsters in the area, but they did not find the carcasses.
Richardson said the dogs' owners were distraught to learn that the remains of their pets had been stolen.
Police are investigating the theft.
Richardson said the office had kept the freezer outside for the last three years.
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Man arrested for burglary after foot chase Ruidoso police arrested a man after a caretaker reports illegal entry into a home on Fox Street Check out this story on ruidosonews.com: http://r-news.co/2sTDTOy Do you know what to do if you see something bad happening? Here are some tips. Keri Hensley/USA TODAY NETWORK A 23-year-old man was arrested on multiple charges Tuesday after a caretaker reported an illegal entry into a home on Fox Street in Ruidoso.
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Catherine Templeton touts record and reform in race for SC Governor
Catherine Templeton made it official: She's running to be South Carolina's next Governor.
MARION, OH (AP) — Authorities say an Ohio man has been charged criminally after using Facebook Live to record a beating.
The Marion Star reports 30-year-old Thomas Patton, of Marion, was indicted Wednesday on one count of felonious assault.
Marion police say Patton was arrested after officers found video posts on his Facebook page that included the beating and one in which he says he’d punch the first person he saw walking down the street.
Police say officers responded Sept. 20 to a call about a 21-year-old man who said he’d been assaulted by a stranger. An affidavit says the man was punched in the face several times and received treatment for a broken nose.
Police say Patton admitted to the assault after being arrested.
Court records don’t indicate whether Patton has an attorney.
April 20 KYOCERA Corp-
* KYOCERA expands industrial ceramic manufacturing operations in Washington state
* KYOCERA Corp - industrial ceramic manufacturing operations in washington state is valued at $10 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The driver of a 2005 Toyota Tundra drove through a parking lot at Matagorda Beach and struck two vehicles, resulting in injuries to four pedestrians Saturday night. Devonte Roshawn Frank, 23, of Bay City, was headed south on Farm-to-Market Road 2031 at 11:28 p.m. at a high speed in the Tundra when he failed to adhere to warning signs of reduced speed and an ending road in 500 feet, Sgt.
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Comeau scored an empty-net goal and recorded two shots during Monday's 2-1 win over Colorado.
This was the seventh tally and 14th point of the campaign for the veteran winger, and Comeau has also slightly tilted the scales with 16 PIM and 56 hits. Still, he's locked into a supporting role and doesn't receive consistent power-play time, so Comeau's fantasy value projects to remain limited to cavernous settings.
The Diocese of New Ulm announced over the weekend that one of its priests, Fr. Sam Wagner, has been placed on leave from ministry during an investigation of The statement from Monsignor Douglas Grams, Vicar General of the Diocese of New Ulm and the Bishop's Delegate for Matters Pertaining to Sexual Misconduct, was read at parish masses on Saturday and Sunday.
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The pair remains biased lower following yesterday's probe and marginal close below 55SMA pivot that generated fresh bearish signal. Break lower was not sustained for now, with temporary base forming at 1.0590 zone. Subsequent bounce is seen corrective and should be capped by hourly Ichimoku cloud that lies above (cloud is spanned between 1.0628 and 1.6656), before bears resume. Initial target lies at 1.0583 (50% of 1.0339/1.0827 upleg), ahead of strong supports at 1.0550/25 (daily cloud base/Fibo 61.8% of 1.0339/1.0822 rally). Firm break above hourly cloud (cloud top is at the same level with yesterday's high) would sideline immediate bears, in favor of stronger correction. Upper triggers lay at 1.0681 (Fibo 38.2% of 1.0827/1.0591) and 1.0708 (daily Tenkan-sen).
Res: 1.0628; 1.0640; 1.0656; 1.0681
Sup: 1.0590; 1.0550; 1.0525; 1.0509
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For many, the Ulster Championship swings into top gear this weekend with the first of the semi finals.
Defending Champions Tyrone take on Donegal in a game which is a repeat of last years final.
In 2016, Tyrone returned to the provincial decider for the first time in six years and came from four points down to lift the Anglo Celt Cup.
To get back to the final they will try and overcome their neighbours once again in Clones.
Highland’s Tom Comack has been looking ahead to Sunday’s game with Tyrone Manager Mickey Harte…
Donegal v Tyrone in the Ulster SFC Semi Final will be LIVE on Highland Sunday Sport, On Air & Online at www.highlandradio.com from 1.45pm in association with Brian Mc Cormicks Sports & Leisure
HOLLAND, Mich. (WOTV)-For decades, the Holland Hospital school nurses have dedicated their time and skill to ensure the health of local students. What began in 1998, with one nurse serving two Holland Public Schools, has since grown to serve 1,200 students in 26 schools over five districts. Today, the school nurses help manage chronic diseases and promote good health across the lakeshore area.
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799 contacts were made to physician/healthcare providers to coordinate medical care of students at school
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DETROIT (AP) – Authorities say an anthropologist will perform an autopsy on a severely decomposed body found inside a parked car in Detroit.
Wayne County Medical Examiner’s Office spokesman Lloyd Jackson says a Michigan State University anthropologist is scheduled to conduct the autopsy Tuesday. He said Monday that medical examiners concluded an anthropologist will have to determine the gender, age, timing of death, and perhaps how the person died.
Police say a man interested in buying a house made the gruesome discovery Thursday in the home’s garage. Jackson described the bones as dark and leathery and covered in a sweater, shirt and pants.
Detroit police spokesman Dan Donakowski says tenants of the home told officers they never entered the garage because the landlord prohibited it. Donakowski said Monday that nobody has been detained and he doesn’t know if police talked to the landlord or person selling the property.
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Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers have a big fan in former Sixers star Allen Iverson. The Answer has already claimed that Ben Simmons is playing beyond his years, and on Tuesday, he gave a ringing endorsement of fellow big Embiid.
Iverson appeared next to Stephen A. Smith on First Take on Tuesday, when Max Kellerman asked who his top five active NBA players are. Iverson had already said LeBron James was the best player in the NBA, but it was tough for him to pick the other four.
The clip starts around the two minute mark of the video. Iverson said “definitely” Kevin Durant, then went into his other three picks, including Embiid.
In recent years, Indian restaurants have opened on every end of town. Out west on busy Highway 100, Tandoor (1117 S. 108th St.) was the pioneer in decades past.
Like most Indian restaurants, Tandoor features a lunch buffet (Tuesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.) whose origin story involves exposing Midwesterners to unfamiliar Eastern cuisines but whose persistence is all about tasty all-you-can-eat food at a good price ($10.50).
A recent visit found the buffet tables stocked with a variety of dishes including fish, savory mushrooms in gravy, vegetable pakora, biryani, potato-stuffed samosa, naan, lamb kebab and the restaurant’s namesake, chicken baked in a tandoori oven. The spices are toned down at lunchtime but some of the condiments carry a kick.
Tandoor includes something unusual in local Indian buffet lines—a bottomless samovar of hot Masala tea.
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Following the recent mass shooting in Las Vegas, Montana State University and Bobcat Athletics announced on Friday that security will be increased for Saturday's Bobcat football game.
Montana State Bobcats posted on its Facebook page, in part, "In light of recent national events, Bobcat Athletics and Montana State University have increased security in and around Bobcat Stadium to continue to protect our student-athletes, staff and fans."
They advise people to arrive early to the game for easier and quicker entry into the stadium.
The post goes on to say, "We have also continued to review the egress procedures of our first two games and improvements continue to be made to parking lot efficiency. We encourage you to review our tailgate policies and our 2017 fan guide, which details prohibited items. We appreciate your continued support of Montana State athletics."
The Bobcats take on Portland State. Kick-off is at 11 a.m. Gates open at 9:30 a.m.
To put it to you simply and what may sound strange, but I attended the funeral of my brother this past Saturday.
I can hear the questions flying, you don't have a brother? Why have I never seen him? What is going on Carol?
Well, circumstances beyond my control or his, we have not had contact for 55 years.
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The death has occurred of Tom Healy, former chief executive of the Irish Stock Exchange.
Mr Healy, born in 1950 in Co.Westmeath, was head of the Irish Stock Exchange for twenty years from February 1987 to June 2007. More recently he served as chief executive of the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) (formerly the Abu Dhabi Securities Market (ADSM), before retiring in 2010.
Mr Healy also acted as a consultant to the World Bank, the European Union and the United States Agency for International Development, and was involved with the World Federation of Exchanges and the Federation of European Securities Exchanges.
His funeral mass will take place today, Tuesday, at the Church of the Assumption, Dalkey at 11.30am, followed by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery.
April 12 First Community Corp
* First Community Corp - Co has agreed to acquire Cornerstone in a cash and stock transaction with a total current value of approximately $25.8 million
* Merger agreement has been unanimously approved by board of directors of each company
* First Community - As per deal, Cornerstone shareholders to receive $11.00 in cash or 0.54 shares of first community stock for each cornerstone share
* First Community - Current Cornerstone board members will have opportunity to serve as members of First Community's Upstate Advisory Board Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
June 14 (Reuters) - The third one-day international between West Indies and Afghanistan was washed out by persistent rain in Saint Lucia on Wednesday, denying the tourists a potential series victory and the hosts key rankings points.
Afghanistan won the opening the match of the series by 63 runs on the back of a stunning haul of seven for 18 from 18-year-old leg-spinner Rashid Khan, the fourth best bowling figures of all time in the 50-over format.
West Indies, desperate for wins to move up from ninth to eighth spot in the world rankings to avoid having to qualify for the 2019 World Cup, hit back to take a four-wicket victory in the second match.
After a two-hour delay on Wednesday, Afghanistan won the toss for the decisive third match and elected to bat but the rain returned before a single delivery could be bowled. The series was drawn 1-1. (Reporting by Nick Mulvenney in Sydney, editing by Ian Ransom)
Man Utd news: Jose Mourinho is in his dream job at Old Trafford, says Higginbotham
That is the opinion of Sky Sports pundit and former Manchester United defender Danny Higginbotham.
Mourinho is well-known for being at teams for short periods of time, being successful, and then leaving, either of his own accord or the club’s.
He spent three years at Real Madrid as well as in his first spell at Chelsea, and was at Inter Milan and Porto for two years each.
However, Higginbotham says the Portuguese, who became United boss in 2016, is now in his dream job and will want to stay long-term.
Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera will be out of the starting lineup for the opener of a three-game series Monday night against the Rangers in Arlington, Texas.
Cabrera left Saturday's game with lower back or hip soreness. He was preparing to pinch-hit on Sunday but ultimately didn't play.
Ian Kinsler, who was hit by a pitch on his wrist on Saturday and got the day off on Sunday, is back in the lineup.
Tigers lineup
1. Ian Kinsler, 2B
2. Mikie Mahtook, CF
3. Justin Upton, LF
4. Nicholas Castellanos, 3B
5. John Hicks, 1B
6. Victor Martinez, DH
7. James McCann, C
8. Alex Presley, RF
9. Jose Iglesias, SS
Bench: IF/OF Andrew Romine, IF Dixon Machado, 1B Miguel Cabrera (lower back).
Starting pitcher: RHP Michael Fulmer
Rangers lineup
Holiday revelers on both sides of the river celebrated July 4th a little early Tuesday night. (Source: WAVE 3 News)
NEW ALBANY, IN (WAVE) - There were shows of patriotism across WAVE Country Tuesday night ahead of the Fourth of July.
In New Albany, thousands of people gathered on the riverfront for a celebration.
“Especially in times like this, it’s important to be able to come together," Summer Bishop said. “It seems like everybody in the city of New Albany is here right now celebrating one thing, and it's really kind of awesome."
The event featured local food trucks and a big fireworks show.
It also included performances by local bands.
For more on July 4th events in WAVE Country, click here.
April 28 Virtus Investment Partners Inc
* Virtus investment partners announces financial results for the first quarter 2017
* Q1 earnings per share $1.62
* Q1 adjusted earnings per share $1.16
* Virtus investment partners inc- assets under management of $48.0 billion at march 31, 2017 increased $2.7 billion, or 6 percent, from december 31, 2016
* Qtrly revenues $79.8 million versus $80.3 million
* Qtrly revenues, as adjusted $64.7 million versus $62.4 million
* Q1 earnings per share view $1.62, revenue view $69.6 million -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Mayor Bucky Johnson was rooting for the home team—the City of Norcross—as he presented the State of the City Address on Monday, February 13th at 6:30...
Mayor Bucky Johnson was rooting for the home team—the City of Norcross—as he presented the State of the City Address on Monday, February 13th at 6:30 p.m. at Baldwin Elementary School. Mayor Johnson celebrated Norcross’ “all-stars” who have helped to make the city a winning community. The presentation highlighted community wins, along with the mayor’s strategies and goals for the future of the city.
In addition, Mayor Johnson provided updates on city departments and projects, and recognized the outstanding achievements of several individuals from the past year.
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DECATUR, Ga. (AP)  Another major highway in metro Atlanta has been closed, this one because an underground gas leak caused the fast lane to buckle.
DeKalb County spokeswoman Sarah Page says the pavement on Interstate 20 buckled in the HOV lane Monday morning, several miles southeast of downtown Atlanta. All westbound lanes are closed until further notice.
WXIA-TV reports the large bump in the interstate is about 3 feet high.
It's the second time a major highway in the Southeast's largest city has become defective in the past few weeks. A large fire allegedly set by a man smoking crack cocaine caused overpass on Interstate 85 to collapse a few miles north of downtown Atlanta on March 27.
STARKVILLE, Miss. -- Mississippi State freshman guard Nick Weatherspoon has been arrested and charged with driving under the influence over the weekend.
Online arrest records for the Oktibbeha County Sheriff's Office show that Weatherspoon was arrested early Sunday on suspicion of DUI and that he also ran a red light. No other details were immediately provided.
Mississippi State coach Ben Howland released a statement through the school saying he is "aware of the situation, and I've talked to Nick and his family. This is a matter we will handle internally, and at this time I have no further comment."
The 6-foot-2 Weatherspoon is expected to have a significant impact on the court this season. He is the brother of Mississippi State junior guard Quinndary Weatherspoon, who led the team with 16.5 points per game last season.
April 28 Moody's:
* Says Argentina's sub-sovereigns on track to record modest gross operating surpluses in next 2 years, as stronger economy helps support their revenue
* Says expects a pick-up in real GDP growth of 3 percent in Argentina for 2017 and 3.5 percent in 2018
* Moody's says although expects Argentina's economy to return to growth, only anticipate modest improvement in fiscal results for sub sovereign issuers Source text for Eikon:
× Utah man found guilty of rape and sodomy of a child
PROVO, Utah — A Utah man faces at least 25 years in prison after he was found guilty of several felony charges involving the rape and sodomy of a child.
According to a news release from the Utah County Attorney’s Office, 35-year-old Oscar Alonso Nuñez, who had been living in Vineyard at the time, repeatedly raped and sodomized an eight-year-old girl over the course of eight months.
After a four-day trial and 15 hours of deliberation, a jury found Nuñez guilty of two counts of sodomy upon a child, two counts of rape of a child and one count of attempted sodomy upon a child, all first-degree felonies.
Nuñez is scheduled for sentencing on June 6.
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Alligator captured after crawling out of Metairie storm drain
METAIRIE - An alligator has been wrangled after crawling out of a storm drain in Louisiana.
WWL reports a 7-foot (2.13-meter) alligator emerged from a drain in Jefferson Parish on Monday after heavy rains.
The drain was located behind an elementary school that wasn't holding class because of spring break.
The alligator did move around, but Bucktown resident Hazel Porter described it as mainly "just chilling."
Video obtained by WWL shows a group of Bucktown residents detaining the alligator by lassoing its neck and tying the rope to a nearby pole as the creature thrashes.
Steven Nicholson, a witness, says wildlife professions arrived and taped its mouth shut. The wranglers placed the bound alligator in a pickup truck and planned to relocate it.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - A Memorial Day Field Mass was held at Calvary Cemetery in Springfield Monday.
Reverend Thomas John Paprocki helped host the service at 9:30 a.m. at the Father Howard Altar in Calvary Cemetery.
The Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus and the St. Andrew's Society Pipers helped lead a procession to the Fr Howard Altar.
The event was open to the public and anyone who wanted to recognize Memorial Day.
NEW YORK (AP) — New York Police Department says it is responding to report of explosion near Times Square.
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The holiday season is undoubtedly full of sweets, treats and other indulgent eats, and while they should be enjoyed fully, your body may be starting to feel the negative effects. Cleanse your system by hitting one of these four local Tucson joints and get reenergized for the New Year.
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Five persons, including two pedestrians, were killed and four others injured in a road accident near here on Monday evening, police said.
The accident in Corlim village, about 10 km from here, occurred after a car, bearing Maharashtra registration, crashed into an oncoming truck after hitting two pedestrians, Superintendent of Police Kartik Kashyap told reporters.
The deceased have been identified as Aida Queiroz, 55 and Louis Menezes, 48, both pedestrians and residents of Corlim and Natalia Pereira, 60, Manashri Bhoir, 4, and Vrushali Bhoir (age not known). Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar has expressed grief over the deaths.
"Deeply pained to hear about the loss of lives due to the tragic accident at Goa-Corlim highway. My heartfelt condolences to all affected by this tragedy," Parrikar said. Four others injured in the accident, two of whom have received severe injuries, are being treated at the Goa Medical College hospital near here, police said.
The Blitzboks have slipped behind New Zealand to second on the overall World Rugby Sevens Series standings.
The All Blacks Sevens , who lost to South Africa in the Cup final in Dubai earlier this month, got revenge at Cape Town Stadium when they beat the Blitzboks 19-12 in the semi-finals on Sunday.
New Zealand went on to thrash Argentina 38-14 in the final, while the hosts had to settle for a bronze medal, courtesy of a 19-17 win over Canada in the playoff for third place.
The Kiwis are now two points clear of South Africa in the overall World Rugby Sevens Series 2018 standings with eight stops remaining.
The teams will regroup in Sydney on the weekend of January 26-28.
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NEW YORK - Movie producer Harvey Weinstein has been indicted on charges of rape in the first and third degrees, and criminal sexual act in the first degree, Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance said in a statement on Wednesday.
Weinstein's indictment by a grand jury follows his arrest and court appearance last Friday. Weinstein has been accused of sexual misconduct by more than 70 women, with some allegations dating back decades.
He has denied having had nonconsensual sex.
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Venom stars Tom Hardy as Eddie Brock, a reporter investigating the Life Foundation, its chief, Carlton Drake (Riz Ahmed), and the work they do with alien symbiotes. For his trouble, Brock becomes infected with one of those symbiotes, which slowly turns him into Venom.
The rugged good looks of Tom Hardy goes full transformation to a creature that typically is the evil villain of Spider Man.
Venom hits theatres on October 5th.
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — The Vermont Senate has given approval to a domestic terrorism measure intended to hold someone accountable for taking substantial steps to plot mass killing or destruction.
The state supreme court previously ruled that planning does not amount to an attempted crime. Under the bill, the punishment would be up to 20 years in prison or fines of up to $50,000 or both.
The bill that received initial approval Tuesday is in response to a teen’s alleged plot for a mass school shooting at Fair Haven Union High School.
Prosecutors on Monday dismissed the four most serious charges — including attempted aggravated murder — against 18-year-old Jack Sawyer.
The Senate is expected to give the bill final approval on Wednesday.
Egyptian authorities on Tuesday closed the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and Gaza, after opening it for three consecutive days for humanitarian cases, the Ma’an news agency reports.
It was the second time the crossing was opened in both directions since the beginning of the year.
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Bail has been denied for the Ohio man accused of plowing his car into counter-protesters at a white nationalist rally in Virginia.Judge Robert Downer said during a bond hearing Monday he would appoint a lawyer for James Alex Fields Jr.Fields is charged with second-degree murder and other counts after authorities say he drove into the crowd, fatally injuring one woman and hurting 19 others.The rally was held by white nationalists and others who oppose a plan to remove from a Charlottesville park of a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee.Fields has been in custody since Saturday.A high school teacher said Fields was fascinated with Nazism, idolized Adolf Hitler and had been singled out by school officials in the 9th grade for his "deeply held, radical" convictions on race.----------
Controversial preacher, Walter Magaya has been defended by ZIFA boss, Phillip Chiyangwa.
Magaya during the week threatened to withdraw sponsorship of the Warriors over issues church non- attendance.
That statement caused an uproar in the community with many criticising the preacher.
Speaking in response, Chiyangwa yesterday defended Magaya saying people attacking the preacher for threatening to withdraw sponsorship were exaggerating things.
“Every detail that people get their hands on, gets blown out of proportion,” Chiyangwa told ZimEye.
He continued adding, “there is a deeper relationship between my person and Magaya; the Warriors are a side show to that real relationship and whatever it is; the decision of their stay is entirely mine since the coach and players answer to me, neither would have power to the extent as suggested, The coach and players don’t choose to be here or there and don’t even have a clue how that relationship was conjured,” said Chiyangwa.
The Bulldogettes will head into playoffs seeded second in District 5 3A after losing a hard fought game against the Clyde Lady Bulldogs 1-0 Monday in Miles.
Meeting for the second time in four days, the two co-district champions battled fiercely for seeding rights showing just how tough these two teams are this year. Next: Coahoma will face Bangs at 7 p.m. Friday at San Angelo Central Softball field.
For the full story, see Tuesday's edition of the Herald.
The streaming service’s first quarterly earnings report has revealed that its users have watched half a billion hours of Adam Sandler movies.
Netflix’s data stretches from December 2015 when the 50-year-old actor’s The Ridiculous 6 launched – a film that has 0% positive reviews on Rotten Tomatoes.
The result reveals the tastes of the almost 100 million subscribers on Netflix.
While popular, Sandler’s most recent films have received a hammering from the critics and the comedian recently hit back.
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A traffic stop on Old Bonifay Road resulted in an arrest of a Chipley man.
Officers identified Bronson Shane Crawford, 37, of Chipley as the driver of the vehicle. It was discovered that Crawford was driving on a suspended license following the traffic stop. Due to the suspended license, Crawford was detained.
A search of Crawford’s person found that he possessed an amount of methamphetamine, and drug paraphernalia. Crawford was arrested and transported to the Washington County Jail where he was booked on the following charges: Driving while licenses suspended or revoked, Drug Possession (Methamphetamine), Narcotics Equipment possession, and Probation Violation
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Sega announced today that Yakuza 6: The Song of Life’s release date will be pushed back a month. The PlayStation 4 game debuted in Japan and parts of Asia in December 2016, and was originally slated to be out in the West on March 20. Its new launch date is now April 17, though a demo will be available for players starting on February 27.
An important update on Yakuza 6 : The Song of Life pic.twitter.com/8MILlBPI4x — Yakuza Game (@yakuzagame) February 2, 2018
Yakuza 6 is the seventh game in the action-adventure series, which follows the adventures of full-time gangster and part-time motivational speaker Kiryu Kazuma as he explores the Japanese district of Kamurocho, brawls with other gangsters, and completes minigames involving activities like karaoke and racing toy cars. The title sold 500,000 copies in its launch month and the series has more than 10.5 million lifetime sales.
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Dick Clark Productions rejects Mariah Carey’s sabotage claim
Dick Clark Productions is hitting back against Mariah Carey’s claim it sabotaged her live performance on its New Year’s Rockin’ Eve special.
Carey’s disaster during the annual New Year’s Eve special in Times Square made international headlines: The superstar vocally stumbled through her short set, failing to sing for most of it despite a pre-recorded track of her songs playing in the background.
Carey was visibly upset during the performance. Her representative, Nicole Perna, blamed technical difficulties and in an interview with Billboard ,she said Dick Clark Productions hampered Carey’s performance.
Penélope Cruz first started acting when she was a teenager. Now, at the age of 43, she's still in love with the craft—appearing in star-studded movies like Murder on the Orient Express and popular TV shows like American Crime Story. But Cruz doesn't let age define her.
During a recent interview with Gwyneth Paltrow for Interview Magazine, Cruz talked to the actress about Hollywood's obsession with aging.
"Most actresses try to make themselves younger but you were making yourself older," Paltrow said, referencing how Cruz said she lied about her age in her early years.
"I've spent most of my career trying to make myself older, for different reasons," Cruz responded. "Journalists have been asking me, since I was, like, 22, ‘Are you afraid of aging?' That is such a crazy question for a 22-year-old girl or, for that matter, for a 42-year-old. I combat that craziness by refusing to answer the question."
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OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KFOR) — A suspect is set to appear in court Monday after allegedly trying to blow up a bank in Oklahoma City.
Authorities say the FBI arrested 23-year-old Jerry Drake Vernell early Saturday.
According to the court document, Varnell was upset with the government, and law enforcement took notice.
They say he loaded what the thought was a bomb into a van, parked it next to a bank, and attempted to detonate it.
The bomb was a fake, part of an FBI operation involving an undercover agent posing as someone who could help with the attack.
Varnell faces up to 20 years in prison, with a minimum sentence of five years.
Russian authorities have sent a new extradition request to Greece for a Russian cybercrime suspect also sought on criminal charges by the U.S. and France.
Alexander Vinnik, 38, a former bitcoin platform operator, was informed of the new Russian request by Thessaloniki court officials Wednesday, and is not contesting it.
Russia initially sought Vinnik on lesser fraud charges. The new request raises the amount allegedly involved to 750 million rubles ($12 million).
Greece's supreme court has already approved Vinnik's extradition to the United States for allegedly laundering billions of dollars using the virtual currency. Vinnik had fought that decision.
Another court ruled for his extradition to Russia based on the first request. France wants him on charges including cybercrime and money laundering.
Greece's justice minister will rule on the requests.
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Tropical Storm Nate killed at least 22 people in Central America and is now heading for the U.S. Gulf Coast, where it could strike as a hurricane this weekend.
There are only a few closures to report Thursday due to Tropical Storm Nate. All area school districts resume classes on Thursday.
CANCELLATIONS:
The Capital Area Transportation Services (CATS) is suspending service on Saturday, Oct. 7 beginning at 6:30 p.m. until 12 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 8.
The Baton Rouge Soccer Club has canceled the Our Lady of the Lake United Cup. All teams currently scheduled to play in the tournament will receive a full refund.
The Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge has canceled Sunday In The Park featuring Souled Out.
This weekend's Angola Rodeo has been canceled
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Ogden Park Prowl has been postponed. The event will be rescheduled for a later date.
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The AfDB’s New $12bn Electrification Programme
Until recently, the AfDB and other organisations regarded off-grid power provision as a stop-gap measure, designed to provide electricity to people until their homes were connected to the grid. However, the global boom in renewable energy technologies and the growing attraction of energy self sufficiency in the West has changed the way the concept is viewed.
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- A patient was taken to the hospital following a report of an injury at the Stapleton train station of the Staten Island Railway on Tuesday afternoon.
Emergency radio communications indicated that a person was assaulted with a rock at the station.
EMS responded to a call at 12:45 p.m. of an injury and a person was transported to Richmond University Medical Center in West Brighton, according to a spokesman for the FDNY/EMS.
"This is a blood bath it's not a fair fight it's like you were overbooked on a United Air flight."
Ahmed, who appeared on Girls and starred in HBO's The Night Of, wasn't pleased with Corden's lyrics. "That wasn't very nice," Ahmed noted. "Let's do this!"
"I speak the truth you're a liar / He's like Sean Spicer mixed with a singing Uber driver," Ahmed rapped. "James and I are from the same place on the map, that's how I know he just stole Graham Norton's act / I'm a bit confused with his show he's saying he sings and dances cute / Isn't that Ellen? Look at you I bet you think you're great but your show's so late nobody's awake."
Trying to pretend he wasn't offended by Ahmed's pointed lyrics, Corden joked he "couldn't hear a lot of what you're saying because I was distracted by that shirt."
Massa Carrara, June 14 - Six Carabinieri were arrested on Wednesday in relation to a probe by prosecutors in the Tuscan city of Massa Carrara. Five were put under house arrest and one was taken to jail over alleged bodily harm and false declarations.
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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has confirmed to Kolkata Police that Indian pacer Mohammed Shami stayed in a hotel in Dubai on February 17 and 18.
BCCI's response came after a letter was sent to the Board by the Kolkata Police seeking Shami's schedule last month. The police sought the details to check if he had gone to Dubai as claimed by his wife Hasin Jahan.
Earlier in the week, Shami had pledged full co-operation from his side and his family as a Kolkata Police team arrived at his house in Uttar Pradesh's Amroha city, to continue investigations into the allegation leveled against him by his wife.
US President Donald Trump praised Kim Jong Un as "very open" and "very honorable" on Tuesday, adding the North Korean leader wants to meet "as soon as possible."
'We are having very good discussions," Trump said, ahead of a summit with the mercurial Kim expected sometime before the end of June. "He really has been very open, I think -- very honorable."
Trump previously claimed North Korea has agreed to "denuclearization" before his potential meeting with Kim Jong Un. But that's not the case.
North Korea said Friday it would suspend nuclear tests and intercontinental ballistic missile launches ahead of summits with the U.S. and South Korea. Kim also said a nuclear test site would be closed and "dismantled" now that the country has learned how to make nuclear weapons and mount warheads on ballistic rockets.
But the North has stopped short of saying it has any intention of abandoning its nuclear arsenal, with Kim making clear that nukes remain a "treasured sword."
Congratulatory messages pour in on Twitter for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge after they welcomed their third child - a baby boy.
DOSWELL, Va. (WWBT/WAVY) — Kings Dominion is changing the name of one of its beloved roller coasters.
The “Rebel Yell” will now officially be called “Racer 75.”
The park says the name pays tribute to ACE, which stands for American Coaster Enthusiasts. The group was founded in 1978 after a roller-coaster-riding event on the “Rebel Yell.”
The “Rebel Yell” is a battle cry of Confederate soldiers in the Civil War.
There is no word from the park on whether the name change has anything to do with its Confederate roots.
Kings Dominion posted on their website that they are also renaming the “Ricochet” ride to “Apple Zapple” and making several other changes to the park.
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WATERBURY, Conn. -- Christmas is around the corner, but for Jaspal Singh the cheer came a little bit sooner.
"In the spirit of the holiday I want to do something special," Singh told WTIC.
Singh has been working in Waterbury for around five years. In that time he says the community has embraced him as one of their own. Singh observed how many of his surrounding community members go to sleep hungry.
So he did something about it.​
On Saturdays Singh rents out a food truck from Frankie's Hot Dog King and feeds the needy. Hundreds line up outside the truck to eat free hot dogs, hamburgers and french fries.
“Before they go to bed, they should have food in their belly," Singh said. "That's my only wish."
Next he plans to offer blankets and clothing to those who need it through the winter months.
Singh says the feeling is priceless.
“Over time I see somebody smiling I say, 'Thank you God,'" Singh said. "I just want to do something so I could give smiles to more people."
Massachusetts Gov. Baker signs "extreme risk" gun bill
BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker has signed a bill that will allow for the temporary removal of firearms from people considered a danger to themselves or others.
The new law lets a relative or someone else with close ties to a legal gun owner petition a court for a 12-month extreme risk protection order if the individual is exhibiting dangerous or unstable behavior.
The individual can appeal the decision.
The so-called "red flag" bill was given final approval by the Massachusetts House and Senate last week.
Baker, a Republican, said the new law will help prevent gun deaths and suicides while protecting Second Amendment rights.
The new law also creates a licensing procedure for stun guns in Massachusetts after the state's highest court ruled a blanket ban on the devices was unconstitutional.
In Netflix’s glossy royal drama The Crown, the Queen and Prince Philip rub shoulders with some of the 20th century’s most famous faces, from Winston Churchill to John F Kennedy.
But one episode in the new second series shines a light on a less well-known figure: John Grigg, 2nd Baron Altrincham. His name may be unfamiliar to many now, but for a few months in 1957 he was one of the most famous – and most hated – men in Britain.
He was attacked in the street, denounced in the press, and once received an envelope of human excrement through his letterbox, stamped “On Her Majesty’s Service”. An angry Italian knight even challenged him to a duel (more on which later).
The reason for this scorn? Lord Altrincham had dared to criticise the Queen – or, more specifically, her speechwriters – for her “priggish” public persona. Listening to her speeches, he wrote, was a “pain in the neck”. This attack...
LSU basketball heads to UTAH to take on the Utes in the second round of the NIT. Tipoff is set for 8pm on ESPN U. The winner of tonights matchup faces the winner of St.Marys vs Washington!
Michael Rutter tells BBC Sport NI's Andy Gray that he still has the hunger to add to his current tally of 14 North West 200 wins when he competes at the first international event of the season over the Triangle circuit in May.
Rutter bridged a five-year gap without a victory by winning one of the Supertwins races at last year's meeting.
douglas e: I´m a recently retired USN Officer and a hard-core Trump supporter, but what this MIT proffesor is saying makes complete sense. In fact, what makes absolutely zero sense is that Assad whose forces (with the help of the Russians & Iranians) were convincingly winning their battle against the Syrian rebels, would use chemical weapons - knowing it could trigger a response from the West. Perhaps our President is privy to some intel that to date has not been disclosed that proves Assad was responsible, but my gut tells me the attack on Assad was a mistake resulting from bad intel or undue pressure from the Neocons (like McCain) and Neoliberals (like H. Clinton).
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Anderson agreed to a minor-league contract with the Blue Jays on Monday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.
The move is pending a physical, which could be an issue seeing as Anderson was on the 60-day DL earlier in the year with a back issue. If everything checks out with his physical, he'll likely start out with Triple-A Buffalo as he tries to work his way into the big-league rotation. Anderson struggled with the Cubs earlier in the year, posting an 8.18 ERA across six starts before landing on the disabled list.
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc on Monday said it has taken a 17.5 million share stake in Synchrony Financial and shed its investment in the financial services company's former parent, General Electric Co.
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In a regulatory filing detailing its U.S.-listed stock holdings, Berkshire said it owned about $521 million of Synchrony shares as of June 30.
It also reported no holdings of GE, after having reported a roughly $315 million stake as of March 31.
Investors follow Berkshire's stock holdings closely to determine what has won or lost Buffett's favor. Smaller equity investments at Berkshire are normally made by Buffett's deputies Todd Combs and Ted Weschler.
(Reporting by Jonathan Stempel in New York; Editing by Phil Berlowitz)
Authorities say a teenager who deliberately jumped into the swift-flowing Potomac River near the nation’s capital has been rescued after a near-drowning in treacherous currents.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue spokesman Pete Piringer told news outlets the Virginia teen entered the water Sunday near Great Falls National Park in Maryland and was carried about a mile (1.6 kilometers) downstream, at times dragged under.
The spokesman says a Swift Water Rescue team found the teen clinging to rocks and in distress on the Virginia side of the river. The teen was hospitalized in serious condition, but Piringer says the injuries aren’t life-threatening.
He says the teen is “very lucky that he survived” in deceptively strong, cold currents where many have drowned in past years.
Swimming is prohibited in the area.
(Reuters) - Two sets of twins were born in different years over the weekend, with parents in Arizona and California getting double doses of joy in 2016 and 2017, local media reported.
Twin girls were born at San Diego's Sharp Mary Birch Hospital when Scarlett Annie arrived at 11:56 p.m. on New Year's Eve and sister Virginia Rose was born right at midnight, the San Diego Union-Tribune reported, citing a hospital spokeswoman.
The spokeswoman withheld the children's last name out of the parents' request for privacy.
In Glendale, Arizona, twin boys were born on each side of midnight, ABC 15 television reported after interviewing the parents, Holly and Brandon Shay.
Sawyer was born at Banner Thunderbird Medical Center at 11:51 p.m. on Saturday and brother Everett arrived at 12:01 a.m.
(Reporting by Daniel Trotta; Editing by Jonathan Oatis)
After the Cardinals had played catch-up for several innings, righthander Trevor Rosenthal had a misstep in the eighth inning when the Milwaukee Brewers scored three runs to break a 5-5 tie and take an 8-5 victory Tuesday night as the day-night doubleheader at Busch Stadium ended with one in apiece. Rosenthal, who had struck out all three hitters he faced on Sunday, didn't retire any of four hitters he faced in the eighth.
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The Alpha Xi Delta Scholarship has been established through the Southeast Missouri University Foundation. KZIM’S Brandon Dickson has more.
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* Fitch affirms Russia at 'BBB-'; outlook stable
* Fitch on Russia - expects that central bank will achieve its inflation target of 4% by mid-2017
* Fitch says Russia implemented a coherent and credible policy response to sharp fall in oil prices
* Fitch says expects Russia's public finances to remain strong versus 'BBB' peers, despite execution risks to fiscal strategy
* Fitch on Russia - expects current account surplus to rise modestly over forecast period to an average of 3% of GDP in 2017-2018, from 1.7% in 2016
* Fitch on Russia - assumes that EU and US sanctions remain in place over medium term, but are not tightened significantly
* Fitch says according to Fitch's estimates, Russia has directed RUB3.2 Trillion (3.7% Of 2016's estimated GDP) towards supporting banking sector since 2014 Source text for Eikon:
The East Central Community College Warriors Basketball games this afternoon will be available on live stream video. The live stream tonight starts at 5pm and can also be listened to live on WKOZ “Cruisin” 98.3 and watched live on demand by downloading the Kicks96 app from itunes for free. We will feature the men’s and women’s games. The video stream can be found online at the ECCC website at www.eccc.edu and at www.kicks96news.com.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump played with the pronunciation of Puerto Rico as he saluted Hispanic Heritage Month at the White House.
Trump drew out the name in an accented fashion three times — "Pueeeeerto Rico" — telling the crowd, "We love Pueeeeerto Rico." Then he said it without any accent: "And we also love Puerto Rico," prompting a laugh from the crowd.
Trump said his administration is working hard to help Puerto Ricans recover from Hurricane Maria.
HONG KONG (AP) — A British banker sentenced to life in prison for the gruesome slayings of two Indonesian women has appeared in a Hong Kong court in a bid to appeal his conviction.
Lawyers for Rurik Jutting presented their arguments Tuesday in the semiautonomous Chinese city's Court of Appeal.
They were requesting the court's permission for an appeal, on the basis that the trial judge gave incorrect instructions to the jury on deciding their verdict.
The nine-person jury last year convicted the Cambridge University-educated Jutting of the 2014 killings of Seneng Mujiasih and Sumarti Ningsih.
The case shocked residents of Hong Kong, while also highlighting wide inequality and seedy aspects usually hidden below the surface.
Jutting watched the proceedings from the dock Tuesday, often leafing through a bundle of court documents.
In the 1990s, Western liberalism’s triumph seemed inevitable. The Soviet empire had disintegrated. Francis Fukuyama had proclaimed the “end of history.” By the end of the decade, the U.S. economy was surging, fueling higher living standards at every income level. More and more countries were seeking to establish the liberal political and economic systems that would allow them to share in the prosperity. At home and abroad, the future seemed bright, almost boundless.
In hindsight, however, the 1990s look less like the...
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JACKSON, MI – It's October, which means its officially Halloween season.
If you have hopes for horror, try out these seven haunted attractions throughout the Jackson area.
Tina Yao is back with a visual for her ballad “L.L.L.” produced by The LX and directed by MorTuVega productions off her debut EP S.H.A.D.E (She Had a Demon Enter).
In the clip, the Yonkers native travels through the yesterdays of a past love that remains haunting and unresolved as her former lover has entered into a new relationship. Tina’s songwriting explores the idea of people disappearing from one relationship to just continue the lay, lie, and love cycle as a way to get over old love with someone new. However, there is always that one relationship that lingers in your mind and your heart as you realize no one love is the same, and the grass isn’t always greener on the other side.
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“L.L.L.” follows Tina’s previous release “Remind You.” Listen to S.H.A.D.E. HERE.
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× Heavy rainfall, courtesy of Alberto’s remnants soaking the Chicago area
The remnants of Subtropical Storm Alberto are moving north through the Chicago area, accompanied by waves of showers and thunderstorms that are producing some heavy rainfall totals resulting in local flooding.
Some recent rainfall totals
Carbon Hill 1.29 inches
Aurora 0.94 inches
Sleepy Hollow 3.67 inches
QUEENSLAND schoolteacher Jeff Horn will defend his WBO welterweight title against England’s Gary Corcoran in the Battle of Brisbane 2 at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre on Wednesday night.
The 29-year-old Aussie is defending his title just five months after claiming a unanimous win over Filipino champ Manny Pacquiao at a packed Suncorp Stadium in July.
If Horn beats Corcoran he could face the undefeated American Terence Crawford (32 wins in 32 fights) in Las Vegas in April.
Horn, who reached the quarter-finals of the light-welterweight division at the 2012 Olympic Games, has never lost a professional bout while 27-year-old Corcoran, aka Hellraiser, has lost one fight in his 18 bouts.
Follow the fight live with Fighting Words columnist Liam Croy from 5.30pm AWST on Wednesday.
BREAKING: one person killed in an accident involving a tractor-trailer in Prince George County on County Dr. near Robin Rd. More on @8NEWS . pic.twitter.com/cvKmWnE6Zi All lanes are closed in both directions on County Drive.
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LUTHER — Area youth will have an opportunity to enjoy fun educational activities, programs and keeping their minds exercised during the Luther Area Public Library Summer Reading Program. Each […]
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NBC10's Randy Gyllenhaal is in Minnesota with the Philadelphia Eagles Drumline, to get everyone pumped up for Super Bowl Sunday. (Published Friday, Feb 2, 2018)
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March is featured as month of photography in Denver. Most of the Galleries in the area will be featuring photo exhibits. We are featuring two artists who have a very different approach to photographing the human body.
Ted Taquechi is a local artist who takes the shape and form of the human body to an almost landscape feel in his work. Teds photos are almost sensual in nature and speak to the fluidity and softness of the human form.
Sophie Klafter is a photographer from New York who has worked with VSA Colorado on a variety of projects most recently the “25 Stories 25 Years” project in Boulder. These photographs explore the artist’s personal struggles with disability, femininity, and body image. These are some very personal and brave photographs never shown in a gallery setting.
That was never more evident than on Feb. 10, when West Virginia University announced that the Boston couple is giving $10 million to the WVU College of Business and Economics . The gift will provide initial funding for a building in their names at a new business school complex on Morgantown's waterfront, as well as propel other academic components of business education at B&E.
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The design was leaked, but what might be more convincing than pictures at this point is words.
Digital Daily out of Korea reports that LG Display will be providing notched OLED displays to Google, ostensibly for the upcoming Pixel 3 XL. A company source says that it has “maintained close ties with Google” and promises that order volumes will be similar to last year’s Pixel 2 XL displays, which LG Display also provided. LG Display’s OLED lines have reportedly improved their yield rates from their initial output by 60 percent.
It’s likely that the display will be flat and rigid — yield rates suffer when both a notch and curved edges are applied to panels. While the notch modification can be applied to LCD screens, such as the one LG Display made for the G7 ThinQ, it would cost about the same per unit as a rigid OLED display. For notched OLED displays, it would be even more expensive.
No specs were dropped down in the report, but it’s hoped that we don’t see the blue-shifting that was on the Pixel 2 XL panels.
ATHENS, May 30 (Reuters) - Greece received five expressions of interest for a majority stake in its biggest oil refiner Hellenic Petroleum, the country’s privatisations agency said on Wednesday.
Initial interest was submitted by: Alrai Group Holdings Limited, a consortium comprising Carbon Asset Management DWC-LLC and Alshaheen Group, Gupta Family Group Alliance, Glencore Energy UK and Vitol Holding B.V.
Greece and Paneuropean Oil and Industrial Holding are jointly selling a stake of at least 50.1 percent in the refiner.
The deadline for making submissions expired at 1400 GMT on Wednesday. (Reporting by George Georgiopoulos and Angeliki Koutantou. Editing by Jane Merriman)
BONFIELD, Ont. — Provincial police say two people have died in a collision on Highway 17 about 30 kilometres southeast of North Bay, Ont.
OPP say a pickup truck and a minivan collided Monday morning in Bonfield Township, Ont.
Police say both drivers died at the scene.
The driver of the pickup truck has been identified as 20-year-old Matthew Menard of Bonfield.
It will be cloudy most of the day Thursday over Long Island with fog in the morning and possible showers in the afternoon, forecasters said.
Winds will be light and the temperature should reach a high in the upper 60s, forecasters said.
“We do have some break in the clouds over the East End, and most of the day will be dry,” News 12 Long Island meteorologist Rich Hoffman said.
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There is a chance of showers again Friday and Saturday, a break for mostly cloudy skies Sunday and then rain again into early next week, the National Weather Service said.
The rain Saturday could include thunderstorms in the afternoon, the weather service said.
Noted actor and writer Joe Bologna, who appeared in the films “My Favorite Year,” “Blame it on Rio” and “Big Daddy,” has died. He was 82.
He was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer three years ago.
#BREAKING A representative for actor, director and playwright Joe Bologna has announced his passing at 82. — CBS Los Angeles (@CBSLA) August 14, 2017
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Bologna and his wife, Renee Taylor, were frequent collaborators on and off the screen.
They penned 22 plays. They wrote and starred in the film “Made for Each Other.” They also co-wrote and co-directed the film “Love Is All There Is.” They won an Emmy Award for writing “Acts of Love and Other Comedies.”
(CNN) After nearly four hours of deliberation, a jury ruled in favor of pop star Taylor Swift in her countersuit against former radio host David Mueller for alleged assault and battery.
Swift accused Mueller of groping her at a meet-and-greet event in June 2013. He will be required to pay $1 in damages to Swift.
The jury, comprised of six women and two men, also found the singer's mother, Andrea Swift, not liable for tortious interference.
After the reading of the verdict, Swift embraced her mother.
Mueller had sued Swift, the singer's mom Andrea Swift, and radio promotions director Frank Bell in 2015, accusing them of interfering with his $150,000/year contract as a local morning radio DJ in Denver by pressuring his employer, KYGO radio, to fire him.
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The South Bend School District will hold an informational meeting this month regarding a bond for the new elementary school.
Superintendent Jon Tienhaara is inviting the public to learn about the upcoming bond election for the new South Bend’s elementary school project.
Parents and residents are invited to the meeting on Tuesday, February 6, at 6:00 pm in the school library.
Topics will include:
need for a new elementary school
proposed site of the new building
state funding opportunity
property tax implications
Tienhaara, bond committee chair Mike Morris, and other district staff will share information on the project and be available to answer questions.
NEW YORK, April 10 The United States, Mexico and Canada will make a joint bid to host the 2026 World Cup, top soccer officials from the three nations announced on Monday.
No nation from CONCACAF, the governing body for soccer in North and Central America and the Caribbean, has hosted the tournament since the United States in 1994.
The 2018 World Cup will be in Russia while Qatar hosts the tournament in 2022.
The CONCACAF region is widely viewed as favourite to host the 2026 tournament given FIFA rules that restrict Europe and Asia from hosting again so quickly.
The bidding process is expected to begin later this year and to run until 2020. (Editing by Andrew Both)
CALGARY — Husky Energy (TSX:HSE) is buying a refinery in Wisconsin for US$435 million in cash.
The refinery at Superior, Wisc., will increase the Calgary-based energy company's processing capacity by 50,000 barrels per day.
The purchase, which is subject to regulatory approval, will bring Husky's total downstream capacity to 395,000 barrels per day and add to its asphalt production.
Husky plans to retain the approximately 180 workers at the refinery.
The seller is Calumet Specialty Products Partners LP of Indianapolis, which operates 13 manufacturing facilities in several states.
The Superior refinery has been processing light and heavy crude from the Bakken shale formation in North Dakota and Western Canada.
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Prominent Modesto attorney Frank Carson and two co-defendants in a murder case will be released from jail on their own recognizance Thursday afternoon, his attorney said. Carson and brothers Baljit Athwal and Daljit Atwal, accused in the killing of Turlock resident Korey Kauffman in March 2012, have been in custody the last 16 months.
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More than 1,000 civilians – all of whom women and children – have fled Wadi Barada in the last 48 hours for government-controlled areas nearby in an attempt to escape the air strikes and fighting on the ground.
The army has intensified its assault on Wadi Barada, which has been under government siege since 2015, in recent weeks in an attempt to apply pressure on fighters to surrender. The regime has used similar tactics in other areas around the capital, securing several “reconciliation deals” which have seen rebels offered safe passage in return for surrender.
Elsewhere in the country, Syrian rebels were also accused of shelling Fuaa and Kafraya, two besieged Shia-majority villages in rebel-held Idlib province.
The fresh violence threatens the Russia-Turkey-brokered truce that came into force last week, which is intended to pave the way to new peace talks in Kazakhstan later this month.
The ceasefire won the backing of the United Nations and is the best hope for ending the five-year conflict.
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RICHMOND, Va. - Meghan Keogh, Event Director at Sports Backers invites you to enjoy their 9th Annual Anthem Moonlight Ride. With a Full Moon 15-mile course and a Half Moon 8-mile course, there’s something for everyone. For those wishing to sit back and watch the action, there is plenty of entertainment including live music, complimentary food, and contests. The ride is Saturday, August 26-th and starts at 8pm. For more information call 804-285-9495 or visit online at www.sportsbackers.org to register.
Jerry Goodwin has been hired as president and CEO at Guerdon Modular Buildings.
Prior to joining Guerdon, Goodwin was CEO at Senior Aerospace, a company with ten aerospace manufacturing facilities in five countries. Previously, he served as vice president and general manager of Northwest Composites for 13 years. He earned a BS in plastics engineering technology from Western Washington University in 1989.
Lad Dawson, Guerdon founder and CEO since 2001, will remain involved with the company and will continue to serve on the board of directors.
Rain is heading toward the Tennessee Valley this weekend. It will begin Saturday night and end Sunday morning.
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The foster father of slain Gold Coast school girl Tiahleigh Palmer is to plead guilty to her murder.
Matt Cappotelli on dealing with brain cancer
WWE.com has a new interview up with former OVW star Matt Cappotelli, who won the third season of Tough Enough alongside Johnny Mundo in 2002, about the return of his brain cancer that had been remission since 2007 and had led to his early retirement in 2006.
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South Africans are still stewing over a UK columnist who “trolled” gold medalist Caster Semenya.
Semenya won a gold medal in the 800m at the IAAF World Championships in London – her third victory at the global event.
The win saw South Africans rally with renewed vigour against columnist Katie Hopkins who‚ in an article in the Mail Online on Friday‚ questioned the gender of Semenya.
Hopkins then became embroiled in a heated debate on Twitter‚ defending her views.
South Africans were having none of it and some resorted to reporting Hopkins for hate speech and gender discrimination. Hopkins rebuffed the fierce criticism.
“Please do report me for gender discrimination‚ sir. I think you are on to something‚” she replied in one tweet.
Radio talk show host Eusebius McKaiser called Hopkins a “troll” and posted a picture of a victorious Semenya‚ adding: “Take THAT!”
Polling for the second phase of Uttar Pradesh assembly polls, spanning 67 constituencies in 11 districts, began on Wednesday morning amid tight security.
The fate of 721 candidates is to be sealed by balloting of 2.28 crore voters of which a sizable number (47.72 lakh) is of young voters, aged 18-19 years. Polling agents have been deployed in adequate numbers, an Election Commission official said.
Chief Electoral Officer T. said that 2,983 of the total 23,695 polling booths have been identified as sensitive and security scaled up there.
Look for a chance of rain and thunderstorms on Wednesday in the Topeka area, as highs are expected in the lower 90s. Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
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The Late Late Show's newest Crosswalk the Musical is here—and it's epic. Tony winner and Late Late Show host James Corden teamed up with Broadway vet and newly minted Oscar winner Allison Janney for a delicious hat-tip to Rodgers & Hammerstein's The Sound of Music. Watch Corden, Janney, Anna Faris, Kunal Nayyar and Iain Armitage's ambitious tribute to the beloved musical with a performance of the musical-theater classic "My Favorite Things."
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Baku. 6 January. REPORT.AZ/ To date, more than 207 005 tons of cotton have been handed over to the cotton gathering centers in Azerbaijan.
Report informs, the State Statistical Committee has reported.
According to information, 50 tons of cotton were given to the centers last day.
In cotton supply, Saatli (25,748 tons), Bilasuvar (24,762 tons), Barda (22,379 tons) and Aghjabadi (20,420 tons) are leaders.
Notably, last year, 136,413.2 hectares of land were sown.
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The family of a missing Welsh woman are becoming “increasingly concerned” after she left her home on the weekend and has not been seen since.
Hollie Kerrel, who is 28 and from Knighton in Powys, was last seen at her home at around 10am on Sunday morning.
Police say that nobody has heard from her since.
She is described as 5ft 5ins tall, with dark hair and blue eyes.
When she went missing she was wearing a black shirt and a long black cardigan.
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A spokeswomen from Dyfed-Powys Police said: “We are searching for 28-year-old Hollie Kerrel, who is missing from Knighton.
“Family and friends are becoming increasingly concerned for her welfare.
“If you’ve seen Hollie, or know of her whereabouts, please call 101."
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DALTON, Ga. — October 6, 2017 — Engineered Floors, LLC, and Beaulieu Group, LLC, have entered into an asset purchase agreement for substantially all of the operating assets of Beaulieu. The companies had previously announced that they had agreed to terms in a letter of intent. They have now concluded those negotiations and executed a definitive agreement.
Beaulieu, which us under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, will seek court approval of this transaction. The transaction is now expected to close in early November. Engineered Floors plans to operate the assets going forward and to continue to grow the residential and commercial businesses.
“This will be good for both our business and the community,” said Robert E. Shaw, chairman and CEO of Engineered Floors.
Posted October 6, 2017
Source: Engineered Floors, LLC.
A top official at the Federal Election Commission has invited Mark Zuckerberg, Jack Dorsey and Larry Page to testify at a public hearing in June.
Commissioner Ellen Weintraub Monday tweeted images of the letters sent to the heads of Facebook, Twitter and Alphabet — with an eager encouragement to save the date.
Representatives for the tech giants have been pulled in front of congress a handful times of in recent months to testify on Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election and terrorism online.
But the three top executives have yet to appear, sending instead general counsels and other company leaders.
"Given the prominence of [Facebook, Twitter and Google] in the public discourse of this nation, it is important the Federal Election Commission hear from you," Weintraub's letters read.
Frank Roni is a child protection specialist at Unicef.
In this vlog - filmed for HuffPost UK’s Christmas Appeal with Unicef - he talks about how 52% of refugees in the Za'atari camp are children and many of them have grown up inside the camp.
Frank touches on the work his team is doing, in particular organising trips for the children to visit a nearby city. He talks passionately about how the children had never seen sheep, cars or trees before and how the hope he sees in the eyes of the kids gives him the energy to carry on this work.
To help the children of Syria this winter please donate to the HuffPost UK Christmas Appeal at unicef.uk/huffpost
WAPATO, WA - Yakima County Sheriff's deputies are still investigating after a shooting in Wapato Friday afternoon.
The investigation continues after the shooting on W. 1st Street and Naches Avenue. It happened near the Les Schwab Tire Center around 1:00 p.m. Officers are still looking for the suspects, who remain unidentified.
This was not a drive-by shooting. Two males were shot and one died on the scene. Paramedics took the injured man to Virginia Mason Memorial, where he was then airlifted to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. We know that man does have a leg injury.
Deputies say they believe the suspects are two males who were seen running from the scene.
Immediately after the shooting, the Wapato School District went into full lock down for safety of the students and staff. School officials removed the lock down at 3:00 p.m. this afternoon.
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A regional planning committee has refused to sign off on a proposed solar project in Rutland amid concerns over its visual impact on a neighboring home.
The Rutland Herald reports the commission refused to endorse one of the three 500-kilowatt projects proposed near Thomas Dairy after resident Eileen Coughlin complained because it would have a negative effect on the aesthetics of her nearby home.
Rutland Regional Planning Commission executive director Ed Bove said Monday that Coughlin used photo simulations to make her case.
Select Board Chairman Josh Terenzini said Monday the town was glad the regional commission "had hit the pause button" on the project because of the visual impacts.
Developer Triland Partners of New Hampshire has been invited to a Tuesday meeting to discuss the project.
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Thomas Rhett and his family are ready for the holidays.
Related: Thomas Rhett Wants to Incorporate Daughter’s Heritage into Holiday Traditions
Rhett has shared an adorable new photo of his baby daughter, Ava, bundled up against the winter chill in a cute lamb knit hat and snowsuit.
The image follows a photo recently shared by Rhett’s wife, Lauren, featuring Ava taking a nap in her lamb hat.
See both posts below.
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Mathew T. Dix, 27, of Fayetteville, died Saturday, December 2, 2017, in California. According to his obituary, he was born September 2, 1990, in Syracuse, the son of Marshal and Kathleen Dix. He was a 2008 graduate of Fayetteville-Manlius High School. He worked many years for his eldest brother landscaping and plowing. He enjoyed the outdoors, hiking and camping.
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The two Koreas and the United States are set to hold semiofficial talks in Finland on Tuesday and Wednesday ahead of summit talks with North Korea.
The rare "one-point-five track" meeting will begin on Monday with a dinner hosted by the Finnish government.
Choe Kang-il, a senior North Korean diplomat handling affairs with the United States, arrived in Helsinki for the talks on Sunday via Beijing.
From the U.S. side, former ambassadors to South Korea Kathleen Stephens and Thomas Hubbard will attend along with experts on North Korea including Bob Carlin.
South Korea has sent former ambassador to Japan Shin Kak-soo, former ambassador to China Shin Jung-seung and four scholars.
The participants are expected to discuss upcoming summit talks between the two Koreas, and the U.S. and North Korea. The three nations sent six officials each to the meeting.
A California utility has launched hybrid battery and gas turbine systems to produce and store electricity for use during hot summer months when power demand soars. Officials with Southern California Edison and General Electric said during an event Monday in the Los Angeles suburb of Norwalk that the new Hybrid EGT systems are the first of their kind in the world.
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - Exxon Mobil Corp:
* SAYS PLANS FIRST OIL FROM GUYANA LIZA OPERATIONS BY MARCH 2020
* SAYS PLANS TO DRILL 15 TO 20 3-MILE LATERAL WELLS IN NORTH DAKOTA‘S BAKKEN SHALE THIS YEAR
* SAYS SEES ETHYLENE DEMAND GROWING 5 MILLION/TONNES ANNUALLY Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting By Ernest Scheyder)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A “T-Bone” crash in Chattanooga sends a car into a building downtown.
One vehicle hit a car at the corner of Main and Market Streets at about 2:30 this afternoon.
That sent the car into the building.
There’s not much damage to the Mission at Main Apartments.
No one got injured.
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Schiff: Devin Nunes stepping away from Russia probe 'in the best interest of the investigation'
June is a busy month for sobriety checkpoints as the South Dakota Department of Public Safety has scheduled 35 checkpoints in 24 different counties.
Central South Dakota counties where June checkpoints are scheduled include Hughes, Stanley, Walworth, Edmunds, Jackson and Mellette. Other counties where checkpoints will be held are: Brookings, Butte, Charles Mix, Codington, Custer, Davison, Day, Hamlin, Lake, Lawrence, Lincoln, Meade, Minnehaha, Moody, Pennington, Roberts, Sanborn and Yankton.
The checkpoints are funded by the South Dakota Office of Highway Safety and conducted by the South Dakota Highway Patrol. Both agencies are part of the state Department of Public Safety.
Attorney general says the charges are a turning point in the investigation into water contamination in Flint, after the death of 85-year-old Robert Skidmore
Five Michigan officials, including the head of the state health department, have been charged with involuntary manslaughter in connection with the crisis over lead poisoning in drinking water in Flint.
The charges are related to the death of 85-year-old Robert Skidmore, one of a dozen Flint residents who contracted Legionnaires’ disease and died after the city’s water source was changed to save money.
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VANCOUVER — The leaders of British Columbia's main political parties are taking shots at one another over health care and the economy as the election campaign continues ahead of the provincial vote on May 9.
NDP Leader John Horgan was in the Lower Mainland yesterday, saying his party would create team-based urgent care centres to help people who can't find family doctors.
The Liberals pledged in their 2010 and 2013 campaigns to find a family doctor for every British Columbian who wanted one, but the government conceded two years ago that they would not meet their target.
Horgan says the Liberal government has let down patients who are waiting hours at walk-in clinics or emergency rooms.
Meanwhile, Liberal Leader Christy Clark took her campaign to Vancouver Island — territory traditionally seen as a NDP stronghold — where she said the region has a successful economic record because of her government's policies.
Herdsmen killings: ECOWAS set to take major action
The Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, is set to take major action following the recent violent nature of herdsmen. The body is set to review regional regulations to curb herdsmen and farmers’ crisis in the region. The News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, reports that the ECOWAS Commissioner for Agriculture, Environment and Water Resources, […]
Herdsmen killings: ECOWAS set to take major action
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Calhoun Police have arrested 30-year-old Lorie Jane Thacker of Cedartown and charged her with an armed robbery that occurred back on January 31, 2018.
Reports said that an investigation was launched after receiving information that Thacker had physically attacked the victim. While interviewing the victim, detectives were told he had been assaulted and robbed at gunpoint by Thacker, after meeting her on social media and inviting her over.
Thacker is charged with armed robbery first degree, one count of aggravated assault, one count of possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime, one count of possession of a firearm by convicted felon and one count of battery.
A second person of interest is being sought in this investigation, and more arrests are expected in the near future.
At least three others are doing the same.
The fallout from yesterday’s Harvey Weinstein news shows no signs of slowing. Cory Booker and Elizabeth Warren, two high-profile Democratic senators from New Jersey and Massachusetts, respectively, are both giving the donations they received from Weinstein to charity.
Booker will give the $7,800 he received to the New Jersey Coalition Against Sexual Assault, while Warren is donating the $5,000 she received to a charity that has yet to be named. Joining them are fellow Democratic senators Patrick Leahy of Vermont, Martin Heinrich of New Mexico, and Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut.
A New York Times story published yesterday details several allegations of sexual harassment leveled against Weinstein, the co-founder of both Miramax and the Weinstein Company, with some of the stories going back decades. Weinstein has already announced that he’s taking a leave of absence from TWC, where his future appears to be in doubt.
Happy Valentine's Day, peeps! It's the day I love most all year. Camp opens as pitchers and catchers report.
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German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May address the media prior to a meeting at the chancellery in Berlin, Germany, November 18, 2016. REUTERS/Michael Sohn/Pool - RTX2UAF1
BERLIN Negotiations about a future free trade agreement between Britain and the European Union can take place only after the contours of the Brexit divorce talks are clear, a spokesman for German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Friday.
Steffen Seibert said Merkel had noted the close relationship between Britain and the EU, adding "in the negotiations it must first be clarified how this interconnection is orderly unbundled."
He told a regular government news conference that Germany would look carefully at the EU's draft on how the bloc's remaining 27 members want to negotiate Brexit.
(Reporting by Michelle Martin; Writing by Joseph Nasr; Editing by Paul Carrel)
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The peer support group gives people the opportunity to meet with others who understand some of what they are going through. Run by a facilitator, the sessions offer a chance to ask questions, get information and share experiences in a safe and supportive environment.
All the Shah Rukh Khan fans are currently over the moon after he received a special tribute at the 60th San Francisco International Film Festival . To add the cherry on the cake, Hollywood director Brett Ratner of the Rush Hour series confessed his wish of working with the superstar in the Rush Hour part 4! Since then, the fans have already started imagining about this big possible collaboration! After Priyanka Chopra and Deepika Padukone's recent Hollywood venture, we guess that it is King Khan's turn to sprinkle his magic on the screens of Hollywood.
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N.C. Central coach LeVelle Moton encourages his team during basketball game in First Four game against Texas Southern. The Eagles men's basketball program is one affected by the NCAA Committee on Infractions' ruling. John Minchillo AP
March 19 (Reuters) - TPI Composites Inc:
* TPI AND VESTAS SIGN WIND BLADE SUPPLY AGREEMENT TO OPEN NEW FACILITY IN CHINA
* TPI COMPOSITES - ‍ BLADES WILL BE PRODUCED AT NEW FACILITY IN YANGZHOU, WHICH IS SCHEDULED TO OPEN FOR PRODUCTION IN H1 2019​
* TPI COMPOSITES INC - ‍SIGNED SUPPLY DEAL WITH VESTAS WIND SYSTEMS A/S TO PROVIDE BLADES FROM 4 MANUFACTURING LINES FOR NEW V150-4.2 MW WIND TURBINE​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Chattanooga Traditional Dance Society (CTDS) presents a Contra Dance for All! on Saturday, March 24th from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. with calling by Donna Calhoun and music by Peavine Creek String Band.
CTDS dances take place at Brainerd United Methodist Church, Lundy Hall Gym (4315 Brainerd Road), in Chattanooga. Admission is $10; $7 for students & seniors.
Everyone is invited to join our welcoming, family-friendly community and enjoy this lively, traditional social dance. No need to bring a partner. All dances are taught in walk-throughs. Toe-tapping live music makes even sitting out enjoyable. Contra dancing is fun, aerobic exercise! Wear comfortable, casual clothes and bring a separate pair of clean, soft-soled shoes for dancing. Note: Boots or shoes with hard heels are not allowed on the dance floor.
There is always a Contra Basics lesson for newcomers at 7:30 p.m. -- so plan to arrive early!
Event time: 8:30 PM
The Brew City Rockers are bringing the Rocking party back to the One and Only Cue Club of Wisconsin!
Price: $5.00
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Miami Marlins co-owner and CEO Derek Jeter spoke about the decision to trade Giancarlo Stanton to the New York Yankees on Monday afternoon, noting there was nothing he would have done differently in the trade talks, per Joel Sherman of the New York Post.
Jeter, who spent the entirety of his playing career with the Yankees, added that his history with the organization had nothing to do with the deal.
"I had no feeling about trading him to the Yankees," Jeter said. "I wanted the best deal."
This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is planning to impose tariffs on European steel and aluminum imports after failing to win concessions from the European Union.
That’s according to two people familiar with the plans who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss internal deliberations. The people say the administration’s plans could change if the two sides are able to reach a last-minute agreement, but an announcement is expected before Friday’s deadline.
President Donald Trump announced in March he would slap a 25 percent tariff on imported steel, and a 10 percent tariff on imported aluminum, citing national security interests.
But he delayed the implementation for several countries, including the European Union, giving them time to negotiate a deal.
The EU has said it will retaliate if the exemptions lapse.
A holidaymaker has been treated for a suspected venomous blue-ringed octopus sting in Queensland.
RACQ Capricorn Helicopter Rescue Service airlifted the man, 21, from Lady Musgrave Island on Sunday afternoon to Rockhampton Hospital.
The man was a passenger on a charter fishing boat when he was stung.
He was discharged on Monday morning.
According to the Queensland Museum, the blue-ringed octopus is the most venomous in the world.
Bristol City U23s take on their counterparts from Birmingham on Monday evening at 7pm from Ashton Gate.
The young Robins played on Friday at the SGS when the Luke Williams' side went down narrowly 0-1 to a visiting Ipswich Town side.
A fine performance from Alhaji Sesay was marred by a late red card as Town managed to hold on to their slender lead with Australian Ben Folami grabbing the only goal of the game.
Tonight's line-up is likely to be similar to that fielded on Friday afternoon, with Tyreeq Bakinson and Aden Baldwin playing behind Kel Akpobire and Cameron Allen.
Several senior fringe players could be involved while there may even be an outside chance that Irish winger Callum O'Dowda is involved.
The Bristol Post were in attendance the last time that Birmingham's U23 side visited, watching the Blues grab a narrow win.
But City can get back to winning ways having lost just once in their last five games with a victory in BS3 tonight.
Keep an eye on here for updates across the evening
SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) — Kansas City Royals left-hander Brian Flynn is expected to be sidelined for eight weeks after falling through a barn roof at his Oklahoma residence.
The Royals said Tuesday that Flynn broke a rib and had three minor vertebrae fractures.
Flynn, who went to Wichita State, had a 2.60 ERA in one start and 35 relief appearances last season, allowing 38 hits in 55 2/3 innings. In 12 relief appearances from July 31-Sept. 6, Flynn did not allow an earned run.
Flynn appeared in just one minor league game in 2015 before a shoulder injury. The Royals acquired Flynn after the 2014 season from the Miami Marlins for pitcher Aaron Crow.
— Associated Press —
Local do-gooder Bob Kemp and officers from 51 Division delivered toys and food to local families on Dec. 21.
“It was very successful,” Kemp reported.
Kemp has organized the holiday food and toy drive with 51 Division for over 10 years, “since the new building opened,” Kemp recalls, laughing that the 51 Division building is no longer as “new” as it opened over ten years ago.
Church in the City and the Salvation Army also helped support the project that delivered seasonal cheer to families and seniors in 51 Division, at PAL and along The Esplanade.
“We did a lot of groceries for the seniors. We are pretty proud of that,” Kemp finishes.
Microsoft said it has already patched vulnerabilities revealed in last week's high-profile leak of suspected U.S. National Security Agency spying tools , meaning customers should be protected if they've kept their software up-to-date. From a report:
THE new Kingwood Common Conservation Group will meet at Cherry Croft next Saturday (December 16) at 9.45pm.
The group was formed in October with help from the Chiltern Society and the Nettlebed and District Commons Conservators.
Action News is told an earlier police activity has wrapped up in Aston, Delaware County.Police were called Pancoast Avenue near Crystle Road and Scarlet Avenue at 6:45 a.m. Wednesday for the report of a man threatening his girlfriend with a handgun.When they arrived, officers were not able to contact the man, believed to be in his 30s.They asked residents in the area to stay indoors as they investigated.After several hours they finally entered the home. The man was not there.Stay with Action News and 6abc.com for more information as it becomes available.
President Robert Mugabe is under pressure to investigate a key ally of Vice-President Emmerson Mnangagwa to establish his suitability to hold office in the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission , it has emerged. The Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights wrote to Mugabe giving him up to last month to investigate Zacc commissioner responsible for investigations, Goodson Nguni on allegations that he was unfit to hold office due to a questionable track record.
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Sam Carroll and the rest of the team will be with you today from 7am to ensure constant coverage of all things LFC, including news, great photos, nostalgia, live interviews and much, much more.
The ECHO will also provide you with the very latest transfer news as it happens throughout the week, with every rumour and story digested and analysed each day with updates from full-time LFC reporter - both home and away - James Pearce and more.
There will be all the latest team news before games, plus every one of Jurgen Klopp's press conferences covered live and with video.
We want you to get involved too - tell us your thoughts on what's happening at Anfield by tweeting @LivEchoLFC or @SamCarroll0. Join the debate!
Antoine T. Clark is indicted for the crime of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degree, a Class B felony. It is alleged that on June 29 in the Town of Batavia that Clark knowingly and unlawfully possessed a narcotic drug, cocaine, with intent to sell it.
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Sahar Khoshakhlagh, who was shot in Times Square, NY, by a police officer aiming at someone else "Scars are stories," says Megan Hobson in the new book SHOT: 101 Survivors of Gun Violence in America ; she also appears on the book's cover. Her story is briefly told within the book's pages: The Floridian was driving when she was shot in the pelvis by a gang member wielding an AK-47.
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LANDISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – Police said a group of kids trashed the Warm Springs Lodge in Perry County during an underage drinking party over the weekend.
Troopers were called to the lodge on Warm Springs Road in Spring Township around 5 a.m. Saturday and awoke 30 kids, all under the age of 19.
There was a large amount of alcoholic beverages, drugs, and thousands of dollars in property damage located throughout the lodge, state police in Newport wrote in a news release.
The investigation is ongoing.
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The Shelter for Abused Women & Children
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Wynnell Schrenk, Teri Kuhn, Linda Malone
Simone Lutgert, Heather Dockweiler
Jennifer Hyman
Barbara Jordan, Shelly Stayer, Patty Baker
Juliana Meek, Barbara Meek
Lisa Arundale, Jamie Anderson, Nancy White, Jennifer Hyman, Pat Wheeler, Colleen Murphy
Kaleigh Grover, Melissa Kaplan, Brenda Melton, Carly Stewart
Lisa Spiller, Gillian Campbell, Sandy Cotter
What: Old Bags Luncheon and Handbag Auction with guest speaker Jennifer Hyman, Rent The Runway co-founder and CEO
Who: Guests and Supporters of the shelter
Where: The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples
The Event Was Sponsored by Naples Illustrated
A Humble mother has been barred from seeing her 1-year-old son and is facing charges after apparently photographing herself putting a plastic bag over the child's head and putting the bag in his mouth.
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Chris Paul's arrival is expected to transform the Houston Rockets offensively, but former coach Kevin McHale thinks CP3 will also do something most significant - assume the mantle of leadership from James Harden, something for which McHale says Harden was never suited.
"James is not a leader," McHale told NBA TV's Open Court. "He tried being a leader last year, tried doing that stuff. I think Chris Paul is going to help him just kind of get back into just being able to hoop and play and stuff like that."
The Basketball Hall of Famer coached the Rockets from 2011 to 2015, terminated after a 4-7 start to the 2015-16 season. McHale believes teammates simply don't view Harden, the Rockets' leading scorer as an authorative voice.
The Giants placed Power (foot) on injured reserve Monday.
Powe fractured his foot while making his NFL debut Sunday against the Cowboys when the undrafted rookie secured two of four targets for 13 yards. With his season all but over, Powe will now look to recover in time for the start of offseason workouts next spring.
Farmville residents gathered Sunday for a prayer service following the tragic events in Charlottesville. The prayer servic ewas held in downtown Farmville, at the town’s caboose near Main Street Plaza at High Bridge Trail. The event was organized by Farmville Mayor David Whitus and the pastor of Farmville United Methodist Church. One person was killed and several others were wounded when a driver plowed through a protest in downtown Charlottesville Saturday. Two police officers were then killed while helping with the law enforcement response to the protests when a helicopter crashed. No foul play is suspected in the helicopter crash. The violence took place Saturday when hundreds of protesters from a white supremicist group of neo-Nazis and KKK members gathered and fought with counter protesters.
Copenhagen Municipality has announced plans to more than triple the number of special parking spaces for cargo bikes and trailers.
The capital is thus building on the success of its 2015 project, when 10 specially designed parking stands were placed in Østerbro.
Morten Kabell, the deputy mayor for transport and environment, does not rule out the possibility that in some cases parking spaces for cargo bikes will replace parking spaces for cars.
“Honestly – and I don’t even know why – but I really wasn’t nervous at all,” Shannon O’Hara says of her audition, which aired Sunday night. “I was just really calm. I had prepared for this performance for a long time, and I felt really comfortable with it.” Guy D’Alema ABC
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Will Parliament finally function? For the past 11 days, ever since Parliament reconvened for the second part of the Budget session, protests have been washing out proceedings, due to which no business has been transacted.
On Monday, the notices for no-confidence motion against the government by the Telugu Desam Party and YSR Congress could not be taken up in the Lok Sabha due to noisy protests by several parties, which washed out the proceedings in both Houses of Parliament.
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UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council is urging key players in Guinea-Bissau to implement a road map to resolve the political crisis in the country that political leaders agreed to on Sept. 10.
Council members stressed "the urgent need to ensure an inclusive dialogue among key national actors to ensure effective functioning of the government."
The council statement followed a briefing Tuesday by U.N. envoy Modibo Ibrahim Toure, who said that "despite the political crisis, Guinea-Bissau's economic performance has been remarkable."
He said the economy is estimated to have expanded by 5 percent in 2016, reflecting a bumper cashew harvest, the country's main export.
Guinea-Bissau has had so many coups and countercoups that no elected leader has been able to complete his term since the country won independence from Portugal in 1974.
The City of Edmonds and Lynnwood are looking for more adult Men’s, Women’s and Coed spring softball teams. All games are played at Meadowdale Playfields starting March 12.
The $645 league fee includes 10 USSSA officiated games with the top four in each division advancing to playoffs. For more information call Todd at 425-771-0229 or Travis at 425-670-5517.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - NetEnt:
* NETENT SIGNS DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT WITH IGT FOR NORSK TIPPING
* SAYS SIGNED AN AGREEMENT WITH IGT TO SUPPLY ONLINE CASINO GAMES TO NORSK TIPPING, THE STATE LOTTERY IN NORWAY Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting by Stockholm Newsroom)
LISBON, Portugal (AP) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel has arrived in Portugal for a 24-hour official visit during which she will discuss the European Union's future with local officials.
Merkel flew Wednesday to the northern Portuguese city of Porto, where she was met by Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa.
She was due to inaugurate a research center run by German auto parts manufacturer Bosch before visiting Porto University's Institute for Health Research and Innovation, where she was to meet with students.
On Thursday, Merkel is due in the capital city of Lisbon for talks with President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa and with Costa before a lunchtime news conference.
Germany is one of Portugal's biggest foreign investors.
Bobby Cannavale has revealed the name of his and Rose Byrne‘s newborn son!
The 47-year-old actor and the 38-year-old actress, who starred together in the Annie remake, named their baby boy Rafa.
“It’s going great. We’re a… little bit of lack of sleep in the house, but we’re doing well,” Bobby told ET.
“I hadn’t given one of my children a Latin name yet, so I wanted to honor my mom’s side of the family,” Bobby added about the name. “And, you know, Rafael Nadal had such a great year and we were constantly keeping up with him and watching all his matches so we were like, ‘How about Rafa? That goes well with Rocco.’ And that was it.”
Rose and Bobby also have a two-year-old son named Rocco and he is also the father of a 22-year-old son, Jake, from his marriage to Jenny Lemut.
Campus police officer attacked in West Virginia; 6 jailed
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — Six people have been arrested after a Marshall University police officer was attacked during a traffic stop.
News outlets report the incident happened early Monday after the officer pulled over a speeding vehicle on the Marshall campus in Huntington.
Police say the officer tackled one of the suspects who tried to escape before the officer was hit by three other suspects. Huntington police responded and assisted in the arrests. The officer did not require hospitalization.
Criminal complaints in Cabell County Magistrate Court charge five suspects with fleeing and four with battery on an officer. A sixth suspect was charged with obstructing an officer, possession of a controlled substance and disorderly conduct.
The suspects were taken to the Western Regional Jail. Jail records didn't show if they had attorneys.
New calculations to better track HIV infections confirm that the U.S. is seeing a strong and steady decline. The number of new cases has been falling for years .
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Once a critic of high-frequency traders, now he works for them That was fast, even for high-frequency trading. Bart Chilton, once a government regulator and prominent critic of the nearly speed-of-light HFT crowd, is now advising industry boosters that deny they...
CFTC's Bart Chilton to step down Maybe it’s the agency that’s not such a hot commodity. Outspoken Wall Street critic Bart Chilton is leaving the Commodity Futures Trading Commission at the end of the year, marking...
Two sisters reported missing have been found in Northern Ireland, Scottish police have said.
Grace Elizabeth McKinney, eight, and Kara McKinney, five, were traced "safe and well", Tayside Police said.
The division said in a statement: "We can confirm Grace and Kara McKinney, who were missing from Perthshire have been traced safe and well in Northern Ireland."
Officers had appealed for information about the sisters, who had last been seen in the Alyth area of Perth and Kinross, saying they were eager to trace them and confirm their well-being.
The appeal issued by police indicated the girls were understood to be with their father Michael McKinney, his girlfriend Martina and Woody, three, in Northern Ireland travelling in a motorhome.
Taylor Swift fans wait outside to go into Denver Federal Court where the Taylor Swift groping trial goes on in Denver, U.S., August 14, 2017.
DENVER (Reuters) - Jurors began deliberating on Monday in the trial of dueling lawsuits between pop star Taylor Swift and a Colorado DJ she accuses of groping her while they posed for a photo together during a pre-concert fan reception.
Attention all-stars. The News-Herald has set the dates for its upcoming all-star basketball and football games.
The 2018 News-Herald Classic, which features the top senior all-stars from the boys and girls basketball teams in the area, is set for Saturday, March 31, at Lakeland Community College.
Tip off for the girls game is 11 a.m., with the boys game set to start at 1 p.m.
The 2018 News-Herald Senior Bowl, a showcase of top senior football players from the News-Herald area, will be Friday, June 15, at Mayfield’s Wildcat Park. Kickoff will be 7 p.m.
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Nomination sheets for the News-Herald Classic will be sent out near the end of the current basketball season.
Nomination sheets for the N-H Senior Bowl will be sent out in the coming weeks.
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Twitter user @training_medic shared the most awful story on his timeline, detailing how he lost his patient to a pastor’s unreasonable’s beliefs.
A patient had been brought in unconscious after suffering stroke, he shared, but the doctors were unable to act because the patient’s wife’s pastor had said stroke patients die when they take injections.
They had found it impossible to reach the pastor, he shared, and when he finally picked his calls, he ordered the doctors not to act until he arrived.
Ultimately, they lost the patient, and only after that had the doctor arrived.
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When the Chicago Bears selected Jordan Howard in the fifth round of the 2016 NFL Draft, they never could have imagined the numbers he’d put up in his first two seasons.
Sunday against the Bengals, Howard became the first Bears running back to run for more than 1,000 yards in each of his first two seasons.
He now has 1,032 yards on the ground after running for a team rookie record 1,313 yards in 2016.
Howard exploded in Week 14 for 147 yards and two touchdowns, continuing his trend in 2017 of having a huge game after two subpar or pedestrian performances.
Howard is on pace for 1,270 yards this season.
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Punjab University Dean Faculty of Life Sciences and former Registrar Prof. Dr. Muhammad Naeem Khan has again been awarded the International Professional Travel Award-2017 by the American Fisheries Society, USA. Dr. Khan has been invited as an international guest speaker to attend the 42nd annual conference of the American Fisheries Society held in University of Montana, Missoula, Montana, USA, from May 22-26, 2017, where he presented his award winning scholarly research paper entitled “Sustainable Agro-Based Earthen Pond Integrated Carp Fish Farming in Pakistan: Transfer of American Fish Feed Technologies”.
Prof. Naeem Khan has consecutively been awarded the AFS International Travel Grant Awards for years 2014, 2016 and 2017 respectively. In the last leg of his academic engagement in North America, he visited University of British Columbia (UBC) Fisheries Center to study and develop research collaboration and academic linkages between UBC and Punjab University.
Representatives of University of the Sunshine Coast and local, state and federal government officially launched construction of the new USC Moreton Bay campus. USC COO Scott Snyder spoke about the newly unveiled masterplan for the site.
A Texas neurosurgeon has been found guilty and faces a potential life sentence for maiming patients who had turned to him for surgery to resolve debilitating injuries. The Dallas Morning News reports a Dallas County jury deliberated about four hours Tuesday before finding Christopher Duntsch guilty of injury to an elderly person.
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May 3 Livanova Plc
* LivaNova acquires Caisson Interventional, LLC
* Says acquisition will be dilutive to earnings for several years
* Says 2017 guidance will be updated to include estimated impact of acquisition during LivaNova's Q1 earnings
* Says has agreed to pay up to $72 million, net of $6 million of debt forgiveness, to acquire remaining 51 percent of company
* Says "LivaNova fully anticipates this transaction will meet all long-term financial metrics and internal standards"
* Says first payment of $18 million was made at closing with balance paid on schedule driven primarily by regulatory approvals and sales earn outs
* 2017 guidance will be updated to include estimated impact of acquisition during LivaNova's Q1 earnings call
* Expects to recognize a pre-tax non-cash gain during Q2 on $15 million book value of its existing investment in Caisson Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting by Prithvi Kanti Bandyopadhyay)
Trappin ain't easy, ya dig? Shout out to all my credit card scammers in the club tonight. An FX Original Series. Thursday 10 PM.
The Virginia Newspaper Project has announced digitized copies of Richmond Whig and Commercial Journal, a daily published by John Hampden Pleasants and Josiah Abbot from 1831-1832, are now available on Virginia Chronicle web site.
Thanks to a partnership with the Huntington Library in San Marino, California, which generously shared its collection with the Library of Virginia, the digitized issues on Virginia Chronicle represent a nearly complete run of Richmond Whig and Commercial Journal. This title is one among many in the Whig family of newspapers published in Richmond during the nineteenth century.
Details may be found in the announcement at: http://bit.ly/2A8Zu9J.
FILE - In this April 8, 2017, file photo, Shonda Rhimes attends the "Scandal" 100th Episode Celebration at Fig & Olive in West Hollywood, Calif. Netflix announced late Sunday, Aug. 13, that Rhimes and her company Shondaland had agreed to produce new series and context for the streaming service. Rhimes’ current hit shows, “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Scandal” and “How to Get Away With Murder,” will continue to air on ABC. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)
The City Council brought to a close the long debate over short-term rentals in Idaho Falls at its Thursday meeting, when it passed an ordinance regulating short-term rentals. Short-term rentals have been a topic of debate for months in the city, as in other locations in eastern Idaho.
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Saskatoon city hall will study the possibility of parental leave for councillors to help remove some of the barriers women face when pursuing elected office.
Under current provincial rules governing absences by council members, any absence of longer than three months must be approved by city council.
Council on Monday endorsed pursuing a legislative change to allow leaves for parental duties and elder care that would not require a vote by council.
WARWICK, R.I. (AP) — The scheduled auction of the Rhode Island home of five-time world boxing champion Vinny Paz has been canceled.
The auction of the Warwick home was scheduled for Wednesday but the website of Sullivan & Sullivan Auctioneers says it has been canceled. No reason was given. The auction was announced earlier this month following a foreclosure.
The 55-year-old Paz's three-bedroom house has been subject to liens from both the Internal Revenue Service and the Rhode Island Department of Taxation.
Paz was arrested twice earlier this year. He was charged with assaulting a friend in February. He pleaded no contest in March to assaulting his girlfriend.
Paz is known for his comeback after he broke his neck in a car crash. His story was dramatized in the 2016 film "Bleed for This."
DuPont's environmental headaches became a migraine at the end of last year as it lost one contamination lawsuit and confronted a new one. Late last month, the firm, which is awaiting completion of its merger with Dow Chemical, was ordered by an Ohio jury to pay $2 million to a man who claimed he developed testicular cancer from drinking water contaminated by a DuPont fluorochemical.
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With their stubby legs and short stature, the humble corgi isn't the kind of dog you'd expect to go racing.
Nevertheless, the first ever SoCal Corgi National Championship took place on Sunday at Santa Anita Park in Los Angeles, where 100 adorable dogs competed against each other.
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The finals of the competition took place on the track usually reserved for horses, with the likes of Benji, Loki, Nubby and Jojo using their stumpers to zoom to glory.
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While it look liked Iggy was going to catch up, Roi and his owner Rick Garcia were the clear winners in the final of the race, a replay of which you can watch below.
You may not know it, but this is what peak performance looks like.
Syed Ali Shah Geelani today stepped down as the Chairman of the Tehrik-e-Hurriyat. He was replaced by Mohammad Ashraf Sehrai.
The elections to the post would be held towards the end of the year and until then, the post will be held by Sehrai.
A spokesperson said that "the Tehrik-e-Hurriyat led by Syed Ali Geelani today held a meeting at its office in Srinagar and elected senior member Muhammad Ashraf Sehrai as the party chairman."
Geelani had cited health reasons as he offered to step down. He said that he had political burdens as a result of which he decided to step down. The ceremony was a mellow one in view of the restrictions imposed by the state government on the office-cum-residence of Geelani.
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Today we got to attend a preliminary competition of the National Engineering Students Awards Competition (NESAC) at Harare Institute of Technology (HIT). NESAC aims to promote practical engineering solutions that further national development from engineering students. Other universities like National University of Technology, Chinhoyi University of Technology (CUT) and University Zimbabwe (UZ) also partcipate in NESAC […]
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MARSHALL COUNTY - A K9 is on the mend thanks to doctors at the University of Illinois Veterinary Hospital.
The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department said their K9 officer was out assisting in a building search for a burglary. Officer Flits fell through the ceiling and was rushed to Tri-County Animal Emergency Clinic in Peoria. He was then taken to the University of Illinois Veterinary Hospital where they found a complex and extensive fracture to his left ulna and elbow joint.
He underwent surgery on Tuesday afternoon and will have to undergo rehab and therapy for several weeks. Flits was able to go home on Friday.
On Monday, Flits was back in Champaign for a checkup and bandage change. Doctors say they hope Flits will be able to return to his police duties when he heals.
In January, Flits and his handler were named K9 Team of the Year by the Central Illinois Police and Working Dog Association.
Kim Kardashian shared two videos on her Snapchat of the surprise she received on Valentine’s Day – presumably from her hubby Kanye West!
“Oh my God! Just walked in and look what I see — a huge flower wall with orchids and roses!” Kim posted on her social media account.
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In addition, Kim showed off Snapchat’s special filter just for Valentine’s Day, which featured Kim and Kanye.
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Antipin will not play Monday against Nashville, The Buffalo News reports.
Antipin will sit out as a healthy scratch, meaning Casey Nelson will be in the lineup. Antipin's assist Saturday against Chicago wasn't enough to keep him in the top six, as Phil Housley has elected to go with a more mobile defense against a fast Nashville squad. Antipin has appeared in 44 games this season and registered 10 assists, and with just 39 blocked shots is not an ideal fit with the young and relatively inexperienced Linus Ullmark between the pipes.
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A body has been found in a vehicle at a rest stop along I-135 in Harvey County, authorities said.
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Flying coach for 3 or 4 hours can be tiresome. What about a nearly 19 hour non-stop flight, Singapore to New York? Cramp City?
March 31 Insys Therapeutics Inc
* Insys Therapeutics Inc-previously issued interim unaudited financial statements as of and for Sept 30, June 30, March 31, 2016 and 2015, should no longer be relied on
* Insys Therapeutics Inc- financial statements as of Sept 30, June 30, and March 31, 2016 and 2015 will be restated due to identification of certain errors
* Insys Therapeutics Inc- restatements result from errors related to company's accounting for certain of its product sales allowances Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
ATLANTA (AP) — The vote tallies for the runoff election in the Atlanta mayoral race are official, but with a razor-thin margin remaining, the trailing candidate says she plans to ask for a recount.
Election officials in Fulton and DeKalb counties, which both include parts of Atlanta, today certified their election results. The official combined tally was 92,502.
Keisha Lance Bottoms remains in the lead with 46,667, or 50.45 percent, and Mary Norwood has 45,835 votes, or 49.55 percent. The 832 votes that separate them amount to less than 1 percent of the total.
Norwood has 48 hours from the certification in each county to request a recount and told reporters she would likely do so Tuesday. Elections officials in both counties have said they could probably have a recount done by the end of the week.
Richard Kerr had a 4th place finish on Easter Monday at the 2nd round of the British Super Bike Championship at Brands Hatch.
He led the race for 6 laps and was involved in a battle for the podium to the final corner and settled for 4th.
It’s a good result after crashing out of an earlier race, he was lying in 3rd position with 2 laps to go.
Richard is now 6th in the overall Motostar class.
KAKCHING, Mar 19 : Kakching district police arrested 14 individuals today in connection with gambling activities. Briefing the media persons, SDPO Kakching district police Th Deshorjit stated that the arrested individuals were produced before CJM, Thoubal and were made to pay fines.
Dec 12 (Reuters) - Beiqi Foton Motor Co Ltd :
* Says it received 37.9 million yuan worth of subsidies from Sept. 1 to date
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/q64hqj
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
Blizzard to keep Battle.net name after all Company reverses previously announced plan to phase out moniker, will use combined Blizzard Battle.net branding going forward
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Mike Connolly has been tapped for a key role at Sirius XM (SIRI +1% ), taking over advertising sales for the satellite radio firm.
Connolly has been the VP of Advertising Sales and Affiliate Sales for ESPN Audio Network and has spent three decades in media sales. He replaces Bette Rockmore in the new role; the company has seen double-digit ad revenue growth for six of the past seven years.
He'll report to Chief Content officer Scott Greenstein and have responsibility for sales across all of Sirius' channels that take ads (including entertainment, news, comedy and sports).
Josua Tuisova, centre, and Manasa Saulo, left, share a light moment during the Vodafone Flying Fijians team training session at Albert Park in Suva yesterday. Picture: JONACANI LALAKOBAU FRANCE-based Vodafone Flying Fijians players, Peceli Yato and Levani Botia will miss Saturday's Test against Italy at the ANZ Stadium in Suva.
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. State Department voiced outrage on Tuesday over the Syrian government's assumption of the presidency of the U.N. Conference on Disarmament for the next month, saying Damascus lacked credibility to preside over the body because of its use of chemical weapons.
"We are outraged at the Syrian regime's blatant disregard for human life, its serial violations of and contempt for its international obligations and its audaciousness in assuming the presidency of an international body committed to advancing disarmament and non-proliferation," State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert told a briefing. "Syria lacks the credibility to assume the presidency."
(Reporting by Lesley Wroughton, writing by David Alexander, editing by Eric Walsh)
As Tensions Grow In Region, Pence Reaffirms 'Ironclad' South Korean Relations
NPR's Kelly McEvers talks with John Park, director of the Korea Working Group at the Harvard Kennedy School, about U.S. relations with South Korea amid growing tension over the North Korean threat.
China is putting pressure on the European Union to issue a strong joint statement against President Donald Trump’s trade policies at a summit later this month but is facing resistance, European officials said.
In meetings in Brussels, Berlin and Beijing, senior Chinese officials, including Vice Premier Liu He and the Chinese government’s top diplomat, State Councillor Wang Yi, have proposed an alliance between the two economic powers and offered to open more of the Chinese market in a gesture of goodwill.
One proposal has been for China and the European Union to launch joint action against the United States at the World Trade Organization.
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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A Florida college professor fired after publicly saying the Sandy Hook school shooting in Connecticut was a hoax has lost a lawsuit claiming he was wrongfully terminated.
Local news outlets report that a federal jury on Monday sided with Florida Atlantic University. The school contended communications professor James Tracy was fired last year not because of his blog posts about the Sandy Hook school shooting but because he violated rules regarding reporting of outside work.
Tracy claimed his firing violated his free speech rights. He wrote on his blog that the Sandy Hook shooting was a hoax by the government to impose tougher gun control. Tracy sought reinstatement to his position, back pay and damages.
Twenty children and six adults were killed at Sandy Hook in 2012.
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May 3 Paul Hartmann AG:
* In the first quarter of 2017, achieved moderate turnover of 4.5 percent to 504.2 million euros ($550.49 million)
* Q1 EBIT improved slightly to 37.3 million euros (previous year: 37.0 million euros)
* Q1 consolidated net income of 25.1 million euros was at the previous year's level (25.0 million euros)
* Confirmation of sales and earnings targets 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9159 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
Fort Collins — The Larimer County Coroner's Office has identified the man fatally shot by a Fort Collins police officer.
The Coloradoan reports that 26-year-old George Randall Newman was killed on Sunday after being shot twice at a motel. Police were responding to a call from a man who said he heard a loud noise and then saw a hole appear in the ceiling above him at the motel.
Investigators say officers were attempting to make contact with the suspect when he opened the door wielding a firearm and was shot by the officer.
The officer who fired his weapon has not yet been identified.
David Moore, Larimer County's public information officer, said the incident was captured on a body camera, but the video won't be released until investigation and reviews complete.
The world watched in amazement as Duchess Kate left St. Mary’s Hospital in London with her new baby boy a mere seven hours after giving birth to him. NBC’s Kelly Cobiella reports for TODAY from Kensington Palace.
More on this story here.
Bailey was recalled from AHL Rochester on Monday.
Bailey was briefly demoted in order to serve out a one-game suspension at the AHL level, but now he'll return to the Buffalo lineup. In his last three NHL contests, Bailey's scored a goal and dished out six hits, but his average time on ice was under nine-and-a-half minutes. While he possesses good size and skill, it'll be tough to include Bailey in fantasy lineups when he is being seldomly used by head coach Phil Housley.
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A Pennsylvania Mustang driver careened into an unoccupied parked car in the very Pennsylvanian-named Wormleysburg Borough on Saturday, the local Cumberland crime watch reported. The cause for the crash, according to the driver, was a squirrel:
The 24 year old male told officers that he was traveling from Porsha Terrace on to West Foxcroft Drive when a squirrel ran out in front of him. He tried to avoid striking the squirrel and lost control of his vehicle. The vehicle then slid into an unoccupied parked vehicle causing moderate damage to both.﻿
Certainly the squirrel is at fault here. Not the guy who can’t safely drive a Mustang down the street without losing it into a parked car. Nah. Nope.
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According to witnesses, the driver was going at a high rate of speed before losing it. Hm.
The West Shore Regional Police Department cited the driver for ‘Driving Vehicle at Safe Speed,’ and there were no injuries from the crash.
Jack Wilshere came through 75 minutes of football unscathed as Arsenal Under-23's secured a 3-2 victory over Derby in Premier League 2 on Monday night.
The England international has not played first-team football since sustaining a hairline fracture to his leg while on loan at Bournemouth last season.
Wilshere started alongside Francis Coquelin, another Arsenal first-team working his way back to fitness having suffered ankle ligament damage in pre-season.
Operating in a deep midfield role, Wilshere showed occasional signs of class in possession but after only a month of full training the outing was above all else a fitness exercise.
With little more than two weeks remaining in the transfer window, Wilshere's Arsenal future is far from certain with Arsene Wenger sending out a series of mixed messages.
Prime Minister Theresa May is to make a statement at 11:15am today - a time usually reserved for the most serious announcements.
After BBC reporter Laura Kuenssberg tweeted that the PM would be making a speech at Downing Street this morning rumours have been circling as to what it may be.
People are speculating that it may be a call for an early general election, something that would be a bit of a reversal from the Conservative's fixed five-year terms.
There are also rumours that May will say she is to step down due to health reasons, others are speculating the death of a member of the royal family, while some suggest an announcement of military action.
All will be revealed outside Downing Street at 11:15am, join us for all the latest updates.
Former Para Levison Wood tells Julia Llewellyn Smith about his new adventure and why he thinks we have all gone soft
Levison Wood screeches his white Jaguar to a halt outside his 17th-century house near Hampton Court Palace with a flurry of apologies that I’ve been waiting. “I went to M&S to buy stuff to make you tea,” he explains, waving milk and two types of biscuits.
This domesticity, not to mention the setting, isn’t what I expected from a man renowned for intrepidity. “I’ve been living out of a bag since I was 18, so I was determined to have a homely home,” he says, once we are inside his new house and sitting in his kitchen. “These days I like some comfort.”
A former captain in the paratroop regiment, who saw active service in Afghanistan, Burundi and Malawi, Wood made his name with his acclaimed 2015 Channel 4 series Walking The Nile, when he walked 4,250 miles from the river’s Rwandan...
Does your teenager want to learn to cook?
The Wellness Kitchen in Templeton offering a free four-week course to a few teens at their kitchen off Las Tablas road. Evan Vossler is chef at the Wellness Kitchen.
Call the Wellness Kitchen in Templeton for more information. It’s a free class, but it’s small and it will fill up. The first class is tomorrow night at the Wellness Kitchen.
Leinster MFC: Offaly off to a flier 17 April 2017
A general view of an Offaly flag.
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Offaly 3-18
Wexford 0-6
Cian Johnston bagged a brace of goals as Offaly routed Wexford in the first game of this year's Leinster minor football championship at Bellefield today.
The Faithful will face neighbours Westmeath in the first round proper in five days' time following a dominant performance in Enniscorthy. Points from Mark Newman (two), Johnson and Nathan Poland handed them an early 0-4 to 0-0 lead before Jamie Myler replied with two for the hosts. But it continued to be one-way traffic as Conor Lynam, Johnson (two) and Adam Owens added points to give Offaly a 0-9 to 0-3 lead at the interval.
Farrell and Lynam had further points before the former raised the game's first green flag six minutes after the restart. Sean Ibbotson and Lynam extended the visitors' advantage before Johnson completed the rout with goals in the 48th and 55th minutes.
A fast-moving and potent storm system will move across North Texas later tonight and during the day Wednesday. The cold front will arrive first thing in the morning with north winds quickly kicking in for the rest of the day. The sky will be cloudy throughout the day with scattered showers possible in the morning then additional showers and storms expected again in the afternoon and evening. No severe weather is expected. It will be a chilly day with temperatures holding in the lower 60s most of the day.
Get the latest forecast information from NBC 5's team of Weather Experts here.
New Year's Eve 2017 at It's Not U It's Me's Farewell 2016 party: what's the first resolution you're going to break in 2017?
Pro tip: if you don't make any resolutions, you can't break any.
Fire crews work to contain a fire at Mt. Whitney High School in Visalia, California on Monday, March 19, 2018. Lew Griswold lgriswold@fresnobee.com
Biden To Deliver Maine College Commencement Address May 21
WATERVILLE, Maine (AP) — Former Vice President Joe Biden is planning to be in Maine next month to deliver Colby College’s commencement address.
The May 21 ceremony will be held on the lawn of Miller Library, weather permitting. It is open to the public. In case of rain, tickets will be required for admission to the gymnasium in the Harold Alfond Athletic Center. The event will be simulcast and available for viewing in the field house.
College President David Greene said Biden’s life of public service has been marked by his commitment to equality of opportunity, global cooperation, human health, and violence prevention — all in a spirit of acceptance and bipartisanship.
Biden served with Democratic President Barack Obama and is a former U.S. senator from Delaware.
A new U.N. report says migrants are sending home billions of dollars more than they did a decade ago which is helping lift their families out of poverty — and it says the rate of growth in remittances is almost double the increase in migration.
The report commissioned by the International Fund for Agricultural Development and released Wednesday says that over the period from 2007 to 2016 remittances increased by 51 per cent while migration rose by 28 per cent and population in the home countries of migrants grew by 13 per cent .
Photo: Kim Kardashian West, Twitter
Before we as a society can prepare for our next three-day weekend and excuse to be drunk on our cousin’s porch (Memorial Day is only 41 days away!), Kim Kardashian West has some revealing Easter photos to share. Amongst the pictures dropped on social media of the beautiful West family celebrating the high holy day in style with relatives, barnyard animals and Chrissy Teigen, there was a shot of the children with the Easter Bunny with the caption “Dadye.” Does this mean that Kanye is not only a highly successful rapper and father, but also a mythological deliverer of candies? Probably! And really it all makes sense: we’ve never seen the Easter Bunny and Yeezy in the same place. So it’s all adding up. Hope Sean Spicer doesn’t mind giving up the gig.
NEW YORK — St. Louis Blues centre Brayden Schenn was named the NHL's first star on Monday ahead of goalie and teammate Jake Allen and Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Brian Elliott.
Schenn led the NHL with six goals and an assist, including at least one goal in all four of his appearances this past week, to power the Blues (21-8-2) to four wins and the top of the Western Conference standings.
He earned his third career hat trick, including the winner, in a 4-3 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday. Schenn then scored the winning goal in a 3-0 triumph against the Dallas Stars on Thursday and had a goal and an assist in a 6-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday.
Schenn closed out the week with another goal in a 3-2 overtime win against the Buffalo Sabres on Sunday.
Allen went 4-0-0 with a 1.50 goals-against average, .944 save percentage and one shutout to guide the Blues to their third four-game winning streak of the season.
BOSTON (CBS) – One of the signature days of summer in Boston has arrived.
People began lining up hours before the Esplanade gates opened at 9 a.m. for Wednesday’s Fourth of July festivities.
Related: Where To Find Fireworks Around Boston & Eastern Massachusetts
Tuesday night’s rehearsal concert ramped up the anticipation. Fans is the crowd danced along as Newton native Rachel Platten took the stage.
The concert lineup also includes the Indigo Girls, Rhiannon Giddens, Rita Moreno, Natalie Cortez and of course the world famous Boston Pops orchestra.
If you’re heading to the Esplanade, there are several items you can’t bring. Backpacks, coolers on wheels, weapons and fireworks, glass containers, alcohol, and drones are all prohibited.
Another hot day is anticipated on Wednesday. So be sure to bring water and sunscreen.
The concert gets underway at 8 p.m. The fireworks are scheduled for 10:30-11 p.m.
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Investigators are trying to determine whether anyone else was in the Las Vegas gunman’s hotel room during the time he was registered there, multiple senior law enforcement officials briefed on the investigation told NBC News.
The investigators are puzzled by two discoveries: First, a charger was found that does not match any of the cellphones that belonged to the gunman, Stephen Paddock.
And second: Garage records show that during a period when Paddock’s car left the hotel garage, one of his key cards was used to get into his room.
Fleury stopped 23 of 26 shots Wednesday, but his team's five-game winning streak was snapped as Washington claimed a 3-2 win in Game 2.
Flower has been nothing short of fantastic in the first three rounds of the playoffs, but he hasn't been up to that standard so far against the Capitals. With 47 saves on 54 shots, he's sporting an .870 save percentage in the Stanley Cup Final, a number that isn't going to win a lot of hockey games, let alone the Conn Smythe Trophy. That said, Fleury has shown an ability to bounce back from off-nights and the next two games are in Washington, where the netminder has known a lot of playoff success from his days in Pittsburgh.
March 19 (Reuters) - Bora Pharmaceuticals Co Ltd
* Says it will issue the first series domestic unsecured convertible corporate bonds worth up to T$100 million, with a term of three years
* Says par value and issue price of T$100,000 for the bonds
* The bonds will be used for loans repayment
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Patriots or Eagles? It's a question plenty of people will try to answer before Super Bowl 52 kicks off this Sunday in Minnesota. New Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon doesn't have a Super Bowl pick, per se, but he does hope to model his franchise after the one that resides in Foxboro.
Police are looking for a man accused of taking 20 containers of crab meat worth nearly $600 from a Weis Market store in Lower Allen Township Friday.
Township police said the man entered the store at 1195 Lowther Road at 10:05 p.m., and left the store with the crab meat under his jacket. He left in an older-model tan Ford F-150 pickup truck.
Anyone with information is asked to call Lower Allen Township Police at 717-238-9676 or Cumberland County Crime Stoppers at 1-855-628-8477, or email Crime Stoppers.
March 19 (Reuters) - Health Italia Spa:
* WILL ISSUE CONVERTIBLE BONDS “HI 2018-2023” FOR TOTAL MAXIMUM VALUE OF EUR 10 MILLION AND DURATION OF 5 YEARS‍​
* BONDS WILL BE ISSUED AT PAR AND WILL HAVE AN ANNUAL FIXED RATE COUPON OF BETWEEN 4.25% AND 4.75%‍​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
Brooklyn rapper Fabolous, 40, and Love And Hip Hop reality TV star Emily B, 37, were reportedly seen together at the Coachella Festival, despite the fact that he allegedly assaulted her not even a month prior.
Fabolous can be seen holding hands with a woman in a clip obtained by The Shade Room. While it’s unclear if the woman is actually Emily, several fans took to Twitter to claim that they had seen the two together. Check out the video clip that people think shows Fabolous and Emily B back together, and judge for yourself!
The parents of a man killed in a horrific fire have launched a desperate appeal for information.
A three-judge appeals court on Tuesday acquitted Alex Rondos, a one-time adviser to former Socialist prime minister George Papandreou, over the alleged mismanagement of millions of euros in public funds by a nongovernment organization called the International Mine Initiative (IMI), which undertook demining operations in Bosnia, Iraq and Lebanon.
Eight people had been implicated in the financial mismanagement at the NGO, including Rondos, who headed the Foreign Ministry’s department for international development cooperation between July 2002 and January 2003 before serving as adviser to Papandreou.
Rondos had rebuffed the charges, claiming that his role at the ministry did not oblige him to check the legitimacy of documents for approving funds to NGOs and indicating that the signatures on certain documents approving the release of funding to IMI were not genuine.
The court also cleared three former ministry employees, while four other people – including a journalist and two diplomats – were convicted.
You body needs fuel. Mario Anzuoni/Reuters
Undereating is just as bad as overeating.
Your body needs fuel from food to function.
Being cold all the time, feeling sluggish, and having mood swings are all signs that you may not be eating enough even if you think you are.
Weight loss plateauing, an irregular menstrual cycle, and feeling unwell are also signals that you might not be eating enough.
In general, we spend more time talking about overeating than undereating. But not eating enough can have some real consequences.
Our bodies offer a number of signals to let us know when something is off with our eating, or when something needs to change.
Here are 8 signs you're not eating enough even if you think you are, and what to do about it.
April 28 Eagle Materials Inc:
* Says unit received order at cement plant in fernley, nevada on Feb 7, issued by Mine Safety and Health Administration
* Eagle Materials says order stated that a mine worker was observed working on edge of pit with fall protection equipment that was being used improperly
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The vision of York's nightlife scene can be stereotyped as a laid-back craft brewery or a local watering hole, but in the few months since it opened, the King George Club has bucked that trend. York speakeasy redefining city's nightlife The vision of York's nightlife scene can be stereotyped as a laid-back craft brewery or a local watering hole, but in the few months since it opened, the King George Club has bucked that trend.
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A male gorilla at the Philadelphia Zoo is taking a stand against dirty hands by opting to walk on two legs.
Apparently, 18-year-old Louis is a clean freak.
When Louis has his hands full of tomatoes or other snacks, he walks upright like a human to keep food and hands clean, rather than the typical gorilla stance of leaning forward on his knuckles.
Michael Stern, curator of primates and small mammals, says workers had to install a fire hose over a mud puddle in the yard. The nearly 500-pound, 6-foot-tall primate crosses it like a tight rope to avoid getting dirty.
Stern says it’s “pretty unusual” for gorillas to walk around upright. In the wild, Western lowland gorillas like Louis might do it for a few seconds to reach food or wade into swamps.
Aug 13 (Gracenote) - Result from the Montreal Masters Men's Singles Final on Sunday 4-Alexander Zverev (Germany) beat 2-Roger Federer (Switzerland) 6-3 6-4
How much weight can one arm bear? Ask Hector Neris. He'll smile. Throw 80 1/3 innings in 79 games? Let's talk about a stretch in which he threw none.
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HILLSBOROUGH, N.C. (AP) — A former NFL agent has pleaded guilty to violating North Carolina’s sports agent law by providing thousands of dollars in improper benefits to three former Tar Heels football players to entice them into signing contracts with him.
Terry Watson entered his plea Monday afternoon in a deal to resolve 3 ½-year-old felony charges. Watson received 30 months of probation and a $5,000 fine, while Judge Graham Shirley issued a suspended jail sentence of six to eight months.
Watson pleaded guilty to the 13 counts of athlete-agent inducement for providing roughly $24,000 in cash and travel accommodations to eventual NFL players Robert Quinn, Marvin Austin and Greg Little. A felony obstruction of justice charge for not providing records sought by authorities was dismissed as part of the deal.
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LAS VEGAS (AP)  Authorities say a 25-year-old man sought by police in the stabbing death of his roommate at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, has been arrested near the Southern California desert town of Indio.
Records showed that Zachary Tait Drey was being held Wednesday at a Riverside County jail in Banning, California, pending a June 27 court appearance following his arrest last Friday at a gas station off Interstate 10.
Court records show that Drey is sought on a warrant charging him with murder and robbery in the May 31 killing of 25-year-old Clifton Jade Alexander Taylor in their off-campus apartment.
Officials said Taylor moved to Las Vegas from Chicago, and was a computer engineering student at UNLV, where he was president of the school's National Society of Black Engineers chapter.
An inmate serving life without parole for kidnapping and murder in Hinds County in 2011 has died in prison.
61-year-old George Affleck collapsed while in the dining hall at South Mississippi Correctional Institution (SMCI) Friday afternoon.
He was rushed to the infirmary and pronounced dead after he could not be revived.
Affleck was convicted of capital murder and as a felon in possession of a firearm.
He was sentenced on April 16, 2013, as a habitual offender because of prior convictions. The Mississippi State Court of Appeals affirmed his convictions in 2015.
The cause and manner of death are not known right now and are pending an autopsy.
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This week, To the Point is focusing on "The Emotional States of America," including refusal to accept the conclusions of evidence-based science. Today, we reflect on the risks of climate change denial by the President and the head of the EPA.
Tidal flooding during the "king tides" in Brickell, Miami, October 17, 2016
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The rising level of the coastal inland waterway fronting the President's Mar-a-Lago is evidence of climate change. But Donald Trump — and Scott Pruitt, new head of the EPA — are still leading deniers that human activity causes global warming. John Englander is an oceanographer and author of High Tide on Main Street: Rising Sea Level and the Coming Coastal Crisis.
Guests:
John Englander, oceanographer and author (@johnenglander)
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Englander on adapting to sea level rise
Vigil held for Facebook shooting victim
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CLEVELAND - A vigil has been held in Cleveland for the victim of a deadly shooting that was videotaped and then posted on Facebook.
Dozens of family, friends and community members gathered Monday evening to remember 74-year-old Robert Godwin Sr. They carried flowers and balloons and hugged and comforted each other, while urging an end to the violence on their city streets.
Police say 37-year-old Steve Stephens killed Godwin Sunday afternoon in what appeared to be a random shooting while the retiree was picking up aluminum cans. Stephens then uploaded the gruesome video of the killing to Facebook.
Authorities are searching multiple states for Stephens, who is considered armed and dangerous. A $50,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the capture and prosecution of him.
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Nevada's secretary of state has launched a voter fraud investigation, claiming the Department of Motor Vehicles may have inadvertently added a number of people to the voter rolls who were not citizens in the last presidential election. Nevada Secretary of State Barbara Cegavske made the announcement in a letter Friday evening to the state DMV director, Terri Albertson.
Start the conversation, or Read more at The Las Vegas Sun.
Though the recent GPU price hikes resulting from the cryptomining boom might make it difficult to actually play upcoming titles (if you're a PC gamer), most gamers probably have at least a few games on their 2018 watch list.
Personally, I'm looking forward to Kingdom Come: Deliverance (out on February 13), Mount & Blade: Bannerlord (out god knows when) and Cyberpunk 2077 - if CD Projekt Red ever gets around to announcing a release date. If you can't tell, I'm a pretty big fan of RPGs.
That said, we want to know what your most anticipated titles of 2018 are, for PC or otherwise. Are you looking forward to Red Dead Redemption 2? How about Far Cry 5? Or perhaps there are a few lesser-known games you aim to pick up? Regardless, let us know in the comments below!
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FAYETTEVILLE (KFSM) --Keturah White said she had three strokes within 24 hours when she was 26-years-old.
She said she's devoted to volunteering at the American Heart Association Office and urges others to keep their heart in check.
White suffered from migraines, but didn't realize those are early signs of strokes.
"I didn't present stroke symptoms so... I had no idea. I was fully prepared to ... when they told me to come back to the E.R. because they found something, I thought it may have been a brain tumor," White said.
She also said she urges families to discuss heart health.
White said she learned while in the hospital that she has a hole in her heart.
Dr. Jennifer Hall with the American Heart Association said that small symptoms are commonly overlooked.
Hall said symptoms could include shortness of breath and genetics, among others.
A woman accidentally shot herself while investigating a suspicious noise in her backyard in Coventry, Rhode Island.
Police reported responding to a call of an accidental gunshot wound at 11:57pm on Friday, December 30.
The officers then found the woman laying down behind her house on Williams Crossing Road, who told them she'd come to find the source of a noise she'd heard.
The woman was investigating a suspicious noise she heard in the backyard of her Williams Crossing Road home in Coventry, Rhode Island
She was carrying a gun to protect herself when she slipped and fell. The gun then went off, accidentally shooting her.
She was taken to Kent Hospital in Warwick, Rhode Island to treat her injuries.
Her condition remains unknown.
Zhavia is the only original FOUR contestant left, but will losing her voice hold her back?
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Hey, at least J.Timbz won’t have to worry about accidentally ripping off his chest fabric. TMZ is reporting some very intriguing news out of Minneapolis: During the Super Bowl’s halftime show later this weekend, Justin Timberlake will apparently be joined during his performance by a Prince hologram to honor the late musician in his hometown. Will they duet on “Senorita”? Pal around together while giving the Purple One’s technological spirit free rein to shred some Fender Telecasters? Have a Lady Bird–inspired moment? Who knows!
It’s time for another great Winning Weekend, and all this weekend you can win tickets to Jay Leno LIVE at The Bushnell on October 13th for the Nite of Lite Laughter!
Legendary comedian JAY LENO is coming to the Bushnell on Friday, October 13th for the 20th Annual NITE OF LITE LAUGHTER, with proceeds to benefit the fight against Breast Cancer through the Hartford Heathcare Cancer Institute at Hartford Hospital.
Tickets are on sale now at bushnell.org but all this weekend you can win tickets with 96.5TIC.
Listen for your chance to call-in all weekend long. When you hear the cue to call, dial 860-247-9696 and you could win a pair of tickets to the show.
Man, 53, missing from hospital in Uptown
A 53-year-old man went missing Friday from a hospital in the Uptown neighborhood on the North Side.
Dereck Hudson went missing from the 8th floor of Louis A. Weiss Memorial Hospital, 4646 N. Marine Drive, according to a missing person alert from Chicago Police.
Hudson was described as a 5-foot-6, 189-pound white man with a light complexion, brown eyes and brown hair, police said.
Anyone with information should contact Area North detectives at 312-744-8266.
In a 1989 flashback, the Lone Gunmen meet for the first time and join forces with Mulder to stop a covert experiment that may target the American public.
In this Dec. 4, 2017 photo, a portrait of 16-year-old Mexican youth Jose Antonio Elena Rodriguez, who was shot and killed in Nogales, Sonora, Mexico, is displayed on the street where he was killed that runs parallel with the U.S. border. A U.S. border patrol agent is going on trial for second-degree murder in U.S. District Court in Tucson on Tuesday, March 20, 2018, in a rare Justice Department prosecution of a fatal cross-border Mexico shooting. Lonnie Swartz is charged with firing multiple shots from the Arizona side of the border into Nogales, Mexico more than five years ago and killing Rodriguez. Anita Snow AP Photo
A woman died Monday after jumping from a moving ambulance in Arkansas, according to state police.
Troopers with the Arkansas State Police responded around 12:10 p.m. to U.S. 67 at mile marker 45.5, spokesman Bill Sadler said in an emailed statement.
The ambulance was traveling southbound on the highway in Searcy.
Emergency personnel were transporting the woman, whose identity was not released, from Paragould to a mental health facility in Little Rock, Sadler said.
An investigation is ongoing into the death.
Read Tuesday's Arkansas Democrat-Gazette for full details.
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WWE issued the following:
One of sports-entertainment’s most nightmarish structures touches down in Las Vegas this February when WWE Elimination Chamber comes to the T-Mobile Arena for the very first time on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018.
Tickets for the Raw exclusive event are available now at www.AXS.com.
Since its debut in 2002, the Elimination Chamber Match has been regarded as a combat zone unrivaled in brutality. This year will feature the Men’s Elimination Chamber Match for the right to battle Universal Champion Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania and the first-ever Women’s Elimination Chamber for the Raw Women’s Championship!
What will happen this February when the Superstars of Raw bravely entry into the formidable fortress? And how will the brawl, contained inside 10 tons of unforgiving steel, alter the course of The Road to WrestleMania 34?
Marilyn Manson’s latest album Heaven Upside Down is, as Manson said in an interview with Dazed, the “most thematic and over-complicated thing” the band has done, rife with references to mythology and the current political climate alike. With song titles like “WE KNOW WHERE YOU FUCKING LIVE” and “KILL4ME,” we can safely assume Heaven Upside Down handles these topics in a most delicate manner.
Stream Heaven Upside Down below and read our review here.
BOSTON (AP)  Boston's top cop has completed his first marathon since the 2013 bombings.
Police Commissioner William Evans returned to the storied marathon for the first time as a runner Monday. He crossed the finish line with a time of about 3 hours and 50 minutes.
It was Evan's 19th time completing the race and his 52nd overall marathon.
Evans has been the city's police commissioner since 2014.
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He had just completed the Boston Marathon in 2013 when two pressure cooker bombs detonated near the finish line, killing three people and injuring hundreds more. Evans played critical roles in the initial response, investigation and ensuing manhunt for the bombers.
Evan said Monday he was running in part to show people the race was "back to normal."
Rural School District To Vote On Whether To Arm Teachers A school district in rural El Paso County is set to decide whether to arm teachers. DNA Analysis Leads To Arrest In Murder Of 77-Year-Old A 41-year-old man is facing murder charges after a DNA analysis led to his arrest.
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Rendon went 2-for-5 with a double, a run scored and an RBI in Sunday's win over the Phillies.
The third baseman now has six hits, including two doubles, and three RBI in his last four games. Rendon had a quiet first week of the season, but he should quickly be able to make up for lost time.
April 12 Jinke Property Group Co Ltd
* Says it expects Q1 net profit to fall to 80-110 million yuan versus 228.4 million yuan ($33.14 million) year ago
* Says trading in shares to resume on April 13 after company owner signs agreement with a trading firm in Guangzhou
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KNOX ARRESTS
-At just before 2 this morning, Vincennes Police served 2 arrest warrants in the 700 block of Buntin Street. 36-year-old Timothy Burgess of Vincennes was wanted in Knox County and Lawrence County, Illinois for failure to appear.
-Vincennes Police served an arrest warrant at 8:-06 last night at 601 Old Wheatland Road. 31-year-old Robert Michael James of Bridgeport, Illinois was wanted on a Knox County Superior Court 2 Bench Warrant.
21-year-old Brent Allen Roark of Vincennes was arrested at 1325 Church Street in Vincennes at 7:30 last night. He was wanted for failure to appear in court for contributing to the delinquency of a minor, possession of marijuana and paraphernalia and contempt of court.
-Bicknell Police arrested 37-year-old Catrina Yates yesterday. She’s charged with operating while intoxicated and obstruction of justice. She was jailed at 10-am Monday morning.
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(HealthDay News) -- Hearing loss can occur after exposure to a single loud sound such as an exploding firecracker, but more commonly occurs because of repeated exposure to loud noise.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says everyday activities that can lead to long-term hearing loss include:
Listening to loud music from smartphones and similar devices.
Participating in a fitness class where loud music is played.
Using children's toys that produce loud sounds.
Attending popular sporting events and music concerts.
Using power tools.
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The decision on a stopgap bill with a Dec. 22 end-date came after Ryan and his leadership team held discussions on overall budget strategy with the leaders of the restive House Freedom Caucus. A formal check of how members would vote came back showing widespread support, said Representative Dennis Ross, a member of the vote-whipping team.
As we pointed out yesterday, the continuing resolution that's been funding the government for the last two months, and yet many battles over a host of intractable issues are still being fought. At this point, passing something by midnight Friday - when the continuing resolution expires -is looking increasingly problematic.
As the Wall Street Journal pointed out, GOP lawmakers are also divided over when to tackle the Dreamers issue.
When I visit other churches, leaders tell me: “There is little hope for our church to have any influence in our community much less the world. We are small and only getting smaller. We can hardly pay the pastor much less help anyone else. We have only few young people. People who attend church are attending less often. No money to pay staff salaries. Our volunteers are faithful but old and tired. What are we to do?”
What are we to do? Jesus told a parable: “A man prepared a great feast and sent out many invitations. When all was ready, he sent his servant around to notify the guests that it was time for them to come. But they all began making excuses. One said he had just bought a field and wanted to inspect it. Another said he had just bought five pair of oxen and wanted to try them out. Another had just been married, so he said he couldn’t come.” (Luke 14:16-20)
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Condé Nast acquires independent music site Pitchfork Pitchfork, which made its reputation as a chronicler of the independent music scene, has been acquired by Condé Nast, a unit of the Newhouse-owned media giant Advance Publications. That acquisition...
Publishing company pays $500M in 'move' towards data Even for the intensely private family behind the Advance/Newhouse publishing empire, the message seemed clear: the company is moving away from its core media business. Last week, Advance — which...
Pink slips to fly at Parade after sale of magazine The sale of 73-year-old Parade magazine will lead to layoffs for most of the 85 staffers in its New York office, The Post has learned. Athlon Media Group announced on...
Teutopolis' Cody Jansen racks up one 10 strikeouts in the Wooden Shoes' 7-1 win over Althoff Catholic on Wednesday in the Flora 2A Sectional.
The IHSA baseball and softball playoffs continued on Wednesday night with local teams competing in regionals (3A) and sectionals (1A, 2A) all across the state.
For every local score, click on the image attached to this article. For statewide scores and schedules, visit the IHSA website.
In lieu of our previous holiday look book, we’ve created a Valentine’s Day look book. No matter what your style, we’ve put together a few South Asian looks that will make you look and feel your best. Find the looks at ShopBollyWear.com.
Oh Sees have shared a new animated music video for their song “Drowned Beast.” The clip premiered Saturday night on Adult Swim. Directed by Dr D Foothead (and created with T-Wei and Otis Chamberlain), the clip shows an alien planet receiving a strange visitor. Watch it below. “I wrote this song mostly in the studio and it was, in my mind, about the insatiable hunger of mankind, but sort of bent in this weird fantastical way,” says John Dwyer. “I always love working with Dr Foothead because his take is always coming from some other world, as is evident in this far out animation.”
Dr D Foothead previously animated the Oh Sees’ “Gelatinous Cube” video. Oh Sees’ recently released another animated clip for their song “Nite Expo.” “Drowned Beast” appears on Oh Sees’ Orc album. Dwyer recently shared the new Memory of a Cut Off Head LP under his OCS moniker.
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SWANTON — The Swanton Village dam deflated Wednesday afternoon.
The dam is essentially a rubber bag.
Village Manager Reg Beliveau Jr. said the dam deflated after a one-foot blister in the rubber popped, creating a one-foot tear.
“You could hear the water hissing out like a spare tire,” Beliveau said.
He said the public will not be immediately affected by the dam’s deflation.
The village’s electric generation will not be impacted. Residents will still receive the same services as usual.
Beliveau said there is no risk of flooding. He said the shift in water levels will be “no more than spring runoff.”
The water level above the dam will drop 15 feet, the height of the dam when inflated.
The village hydro facilities can still generate electricity, Beliveau said, though the ability to do so is obviously significantly diminished.
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In this photo taken Monday, Feb. 13, 2017, Peter Pilz from the Austrian Green party speaks during an interview with The Associated Press in Vienna, Austria. Pilz showed memos from the Turkish Embassy in Vienna and the Turkish Consulate in Salzburg.
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Baku. 1 March. REPORT.AZ/ "Southern Lebanon is where the next war is coming."
Report informs citing the Haarets, US Senator Lindsey Graham said Tuesday at a press conference following the bipartisan trip to the Middle East that he had participated in.
"They've told us in no uncertain terms that if this threat continues - they keep making rockets that can hit the airport and do a lot of damage to the State of Israel - they are going to have to go in (Lebanon - ed.Report)",Graham said.
The senator said the Israeli government asked weapons and diplomatic support from the United States against Iran and its rebel groups.
A fine little line lurks just under one of the eyes that stares out at me from the bathroom mirror each morning.
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VCU landed one of the best transfers available on Monday as Rice guard Marcus Evans pledged to the Rams. The 6-foot-2 Evans is a native of Chesapeake, Virginia as he’ll be returning closer to home to finish out his college career. Evans will have to sit out next season due to NCAA transfer regulations before getting two more seasons of eligibility with VCU.
Evans scored 1,350 points at Rice over the last two seasons as he was one of the best players in Conference USA. As a sophomore last season, Evans averaged 19.0 points, 3.7 assists and 3.3 rebounds per game as he shot 42 percent from the field and 37 percent from three-point range.
With more help around him, Evans should be counted on to be an immediate impact scorer in the Atlantic 10 as he’s an important recruiting win for new head coach Mike Rhoades.
Rhoades previously recruited Evans to Rice and coached him the past two seasons, so there should be an immediate comfort level between the two.
The 2017 Men’s City Tournament spanned two weeks and four golf courses only to end with a tie.
Aces sophomore and Memorial grad Matthew Ladd joined incoming UE freshman and Mater Dei grad Spencer Wagner at the top of the leaderboard through 18 holes.
That meant the two golfers tied at 9-under would play in a sudden-death playoff.
After five holes it was Ladd who came out on top, winning his first-ever City Tournament trophy.
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Feb 13 Pine Cliff Energy Ltd :
* Pine Cliff Energy Ltd announces 2017 guidance, 2016 bank debt reduction and year-end reserves
* Board of directors has approved a capital budget of $18.5 million for 2017
* Is budgeting 2017 annual production volumes to range from 21,250 - 21,750 BOE per day
* Pine Cliff's Q4 2016 production was 21,525 BOE per day, weighted 93 pct to natural gas
* Exited year with production of approximately 22,000 boe per day, weighted 94 pct to natural gas
* Reduced its bank debt by $125 million from $155.9 million at December 31, 2015 to $30.9 million at December 31, 2016 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Washington Nationals' Jayson Werth walks back to the dugout after a workout before Game 3 of the National League Division Series baseball game against the Chicago Cubs Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks) David Banks AP Photo
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Scientists battling the latest threat to Europe's bees, the Asian hornet, are studying their nests using video shot by a beekeeper.
John de Carteret, a former forensic photographer from Jersey, has been filming the nests after they were spotted around the island.
He is part of the Jersey Beekeeper's Association, which has been tracking Asian hornets down by hand.
Scientists from Spain, England and Scotland have been viewing Mr de Carteret's footage and say it gives a rare insight into the development of an Asian hornet nest.
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Idol group Twice on Tuesday conquered all major music streaming charts with its newest release "Heart Shaker."
The lead song for Twice's new album "Merry & Happy" ranked No. 1 on eight music streaming services, including Melon, Genie, Olleh Music, Mnet.com, Bugs and Naver Music. The music video has racked up more than 7.6 million views on YouTube.
"Heart Shaker" became Twice's seventh No. 1 song since the band's debut. Enjoying wide popularity in Asia, the nine-member female act has delivered hit after hit with songs such as "Like Ooh-Ahh," "Cheer Up," "TT," "Knock Knock" and "Signal."
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The group recently won Song of Year Award at this year's Mnet Asian Music Awards with "Signal," dominating the category for the second-straight year after "Cheer Up" in 2016; it also took the Best Female Group Dance Performance award. (Yonhap)
WASHINGTON — The chief executive director of The Humane Society of the United States resigned following sexual harassment allegations.
The New York Times reports that Wayne Pacelle resigned Friday after donors and employees of the animal protection group began calling for him to step down over the allegations.
In an email to staff, Pacelle said that because "our mission depends on unity," he was stepping aside to allow a search for a successor to begin "and to put aside any distractions, in the best interests of all parties."
In a news release announcing the resignation, Rick Bernthal, Chairman of the Board of The Humane Society, said the last few days have been hard for the group's family of staff and supporters.
State officials say a minimum-security prison that's operated in Indianapolis for nearly 150 years will close its doors this summer. The state Department of Correction announced Wednesday that the Indianapolis Re-Entry Educational Facility is expected to close on or before July 31. The complex on Indianapolis' near east side has a 420-bed capacity, but currently holds about 180 inmates who will be moved to three other state prisons.
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Officials said a fire burning at the Clark County Wetlands Park is 60-percent contained.
On Friday, the Bureau of Land Management said the fire burned 40-acres. Full containment is expected later in the day.
The fire started at about 5:30 p.m. Thursday about a half mile northeast of Duck Creek Trailhead, officials said. The fire was human-caused and has not spread to private property.
Twenty-two firefighters, four engines and one water tender from the Bureau of Land Management, Clark County, and U.S. Forest Service were on site battling the fire, officials said.
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MONTICELLO, Ark. — The Pittsburg State University dropped an 8-7 decision to the University of Arkansas-Monticello in the season opener for both squads Friday (Feb. 2).
The Gorillas (0-1) rushed out to an early 4-0 lead against the Weevils (1-0). Pitt State still led 5-1 before UAM plated three runs in the in the bottom of the fourth to pull within a run, 5-4.
The Weevils went in front with three runs in the sixth and added an insurance run in the seventh for an 8-5 margin.
Cole Brecheisen delivered a two-run pinch hit single in the eighth inning to get the Gorillas within a run, 8-7, in the eighth inning.
Pitt State loaded the bases in the ninth but Dawson Moser struck out Brock Zanca and Cody White to end the game.
Hunter Clanin went 3-for-4 with three runs scored, while Josh Whisler went 4-for-5 with a double.
The Gorillas and Weevils will resume their three-game series with a 1 p.m. (CST) game Saturday (Feb. 3).
Femi Fani-Kayode, former minister of aviation has reacted to the arrest and manhandling of Senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye on Tuesday.
Senator Melaye is said to be in the intensive care unit of Zankli hospital opposite the Ministry of Power, Works and Housing, Mabushi in Abuja.
This was after he allegedly jumped off from a police van after he refused to move him to Kogi state.
Reacting, Fani-Kayode writing on his Twitter page blamed President Muhammadu Buhari for Dino’s arrest.
The former minister said the case of the embattled senator was an example of what happens to those who oppose Buhari.
He wrote “This is @dino_melaye. He was one of those that fought @GEJonathan and supported @MBuhari. He is being wheeled into a hospital after jumping off a SARS vehicle that was conveying him to Kogi state to face criminal charges.
“This is what Buhari does to his friends for opposing him.”
The Arsenal star has been heavily linked with a move away from the Emirates with his contract set to expire next summer.
Arsene Wenger wants Sanchez to extend his stay in north London, but they are yet to reach an agreement over his £300,000-a-week wage demands.
His contract expires next summer and Arsenal fear they could lose him to one of their European rivals.
Bayern Munich have apparently shown an interest in the Chile international.
Business conference on Mackinac Island is underway
MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich. (AP) — About 1,700 business, political and civil leaders are gathering on Mackinac Island for an annual policy conference hosted by the Detroit Regional Chamber.
The four-day meeting began Tuesday with receptions and orientation but kicks into gear Wednesday.
Main themes include whether Michigan is prepared competitively for major business investment, how to make the state ready for disruption from the autonomous vehicle industry and restoring trust in government, media and business.
A debate featuring the Democratic and Republican gubernatorial candidates also will be held on the island. Two Democrats, Gretchen Whitmer and Shri Thanedar, have unveiled policy initiatives to talk up at the conference.
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Canada's New Brunswick province was slammed this month by a triple trio of nor'easters, and photos emerging from the area have been incredible.More than 5,500 residents in the province found themselves without power Wednesday after the third nor'easter, Winter Storm Skylar, targeted eastern Canada and dumped more than a foot of snow on parts of the region, according to the Canada Broadcast Corporation.Like many in the northeastern United States, residents in Canada are as eager as their southern neighbors for spring to arrive after these back-to-back storms. However, a fourth nor'easter in 14 days now looks possible.Ashely Ricard captured these stunning photos of her Bathurst neighborhood as they attempted to dig out from the snow.
I am writing in response to a recent editorial advocating the introduction of a destreamed Grade 9 program in Ontario schools.
As a retired secondary school principal, I believe that effective public education can help ensure good starts in life for young people of all backgrounds and levels of ability.
However, I remind your readers that we had a destreamed Grade 9 (common Grade 9 year) in the 1990s for all the same important reasons cited in the editorial.
While successful in some ways, it was abandoned in 1999, about the time that Grade 13 was eliminated by the Mike Harris Conservatives.
Remember all that verbal styling Dominick Cruz pulled in the lead up to UFC 207? Um yeah, Cody Garbrandt remembered every single sound bite and he made Cruz pay for it like no other 135 pound human has done before. It wouldn’t surprise anyone after the mental and physical beat down Garbrandt laid on Cruz that the new UFC bantamweight champion has some of the former champ’s smack talk tattooed on his body.
A Garbrandt never forgets.
Seriously the way Garbrandt embarrassed Cruz was almost a thing of beauty. Yes, Cruz won 99.99% of the verbal altercations before the cage door closed but once it did Garbrandt posterized his opponent over and over again to the point you almost felt bad for the former champ. To commemorate Garbrandt dunking on Cruz, hanging on the rim, with his nuts right in his face for a really awkward amount of time here all the best highlights of Cody Garbrandt’s mastery over Dominick Cruz set to the Geto Boys anthem “Damn It Feels Good to Be a Gangsta”.
PHOTOS: Dino Melaye Taken to Hospital After Escape Attempt
A Senator representing Kogi State, Dino Melaye has been taken to the hospital after injuring himself. The Senator who was taken into custody earlier today allegedly tried to escape from the vehicle that was transporting him to Abuja and in the process injured himself. Melaye was taken to Zankli hospital in the Mabushi […]
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Hong Kong stocks were down more than a percent Wednesday as trade tensions between the US and China continued to weigh on investor sentiment.
[HONG KONG] Hong Kong stocks were down more than a percent Wednesday as trade tensions between the US and China continued to weigh on investor sentiment.
The Hang Seng Index lost 1.06 per cent, or 303.90 points, to close at 28,241.67.
The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index lost 1.00 per cent, or 27.76 points, to 2,759.13 and the Shenzhen Composite Index, which tracks stocks on China's second exchange, shed 1.96 per cent, or 31.24 points, to 1,563.00.
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Apple Inc said on Friday that Bruce Sewell will retire as general counsel and will be succeeded by former Honeywell International Inc executive Katherine Adams.
Adams, who will also be senior vice president of legal and global security, will report to Chief Executive Tim Cook, the company said.
Bruce Sewell, who has served as Apple`s general counsel since 2009, will retire at the end of the year, the company said.
s George W Bush’s speechwriter put it this weekend, it is one of the “difficult but primary duties” of a political leader to speak for a nation in traumatic times. A space shuttle explodes, a school student goes on a shooting spree, a terrorist flies a plane into a building, a hurricane floods a city. When such things happen, Michael Gerson wrote in the Washington Post, “It falls to the president to express something of the nation’s soul.” Yet if Donald Trump’s words about the violent white extremist mobilisation in Virginia on Saturday – which an under-pressure White House was desperately trying to clarify on Sunday – are an expression of its soul, America may be on the road to perdition.
Do you have plans to celebrate the solar eclipse?
Join Savannah’s ‘The Fabulous Equinox Orchestra’ for a memorable post eclipse party and concert.
Monday, August 21, get ready to get down to the tunes of Motown, Frank Sinatra, and more!
It’s free fun from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at the Jinx on Congress Street… but you have to be 21 and older to attend!
The concert will also raise awareness for the Two Hundred Club of the Coastal Empire– a non-profit that provides financial assistance to the family of fallen of local first responders.
But that’s not all! The Fabulous Equinox Orchestra will also perform ‘brass band pop-up concerts’ throughout Savannah during the day.
Businesses who would like to host a pop up concert can message equinoxjazz@gmail.com
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A view of a textured sidewalk is shown along the reopened stretch of Ringgold Street on Wednesday, June 14, 2017, in Brownsville, Texas. Crews closed the roadway between Palm Boulevard and Sixth Street for about one year in order to improve the roadway and rainwater drainage.
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Structural damage has occurred and Woodall’s will be closed until Code Inspectors deem the structure safe. (Source: Bainbridge Public safety Facebook page)
At about 6:30 p.m. Friday, Bainbridge Public Safety Officers responded to an accident at Woodall’s in the 1100 block of Shotwell Street. (Source: Bainbridge Public safety Facebook page)
At about 6:30 p.m. Friday, Bainbridge Public Safety Officers responded to an accident at Woodall’s in the 1100 block of Shotwell Street.
According to the Bainbridge Public Safety Facebook page, a white Ford F-150 pickup truck crashed into the side of the convenience store.
Structural damage has occurred and Woodall’s will be closed until Code Inspectors deem the structure safe.
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Last year, John Darnielle of the Mountain Goats released the new song “Going Back to California” as part of a fundraiser for the Carolina Abortion Fund. He noted that the song was part of a collection he’d written about Ozzy Osbourne, explaining, “I’m very fond of these sad songs about Ozzy which will probably never see formal release, and am so happy to give this one a home in the world.” Today, Darnielle has shared more of those songs with a new EP called Marsh Witch Visions. In addition to four songs about Ozzy, it also includes a demo of “Rain in Soho,” the opening track from the band’s latest LP, Goths. Download the EP on Bandcamp, and stream it below.
Read about John Darnielle’s book on Black Sabbath’s Master of Reality in “The 33 Best 33 1/3 Books.”
Revisit the video for the Mountain Goats’ “Cry for Judas” on Pitchfork.tv:
1:01 Rescued gulls are released at Tacoma Tideflats Pause
4:11 What you need to know about the massive Oroville dam emergency in California
0:59 Got flowers yet? Bellingham florist ready for Valentine's Day
1:25 How to fit a bike helmet correctly
4:25 Seattle Channel segment examines rights of sanctuary cities, features undocumented mother of three
1:20 Washington AG calls apellate ruling against travel ban a 'complete victory'
2:40 Texas woman convicted of voter fraud says she voted Republican
5:01 Trump talks about Russia accusations, business dealings in first post-election press conference
0:48 Trump counters on Putin question, says 'Our country's so innocent?'
UBTH lost 5months to strike – CMD
The Chief Medical Director (CMD),University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Prof. Michael Ibadin, on Monday said industrial actions disrupted medical activities in the hospital for a cumulative period of five months in 2016. Ibadin disclosed this during interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), in Benin.
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - Delta Air Lines Inc:
* DELTA REPORTS OPERATING PERFORMANCE FOR JANUARY 2018
* DELTA AIR LINES INC - JAN 2018 TOTAL SYSTEM LOAD FACTOR 79.7% VERSUS 81.2% IN JAN 2017
* DELTA AIR LINES INC - ‍TOTAL SYSTEM RPMS IN JAN 2018 15.64 BILLION VERSUS 15.64 BILLION IN JAN 2017
* DELTA AIR LINES INC - JAN 2018 TOTAL SYSTEM ASMS 19.62 BILLION VERSUS 19.27 BILLION IN JAN 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
A TMX Group sign, the company that runs the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX), is seen in Toronto, June 23, 2014. REUTERS/Mark Blinch/File Photo
TORONTO Toronto Stock Exchange owner TMX Group is optimistic about the pipeline for new listings in 2017, its chief executive told investors in a conference call after the company reported quarterly results.
"On the pipeline, we are optimistic. Obviously, we can't predict exactly who is going to come through," Lou Eccleston said. "We do know there is a robust pipeline and, assuming markets are co-operative with these entrepreneurs, then they'll bring those businesses to market."
(Reporting by Matt Scuffham; Editing by Bill Trott)
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Mike Ritchie MW is a judge at the Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA)
Mike Ritchie MW
Mike Ritchie MW was born in London but lived in Paris in his teenage years. He started in the trade with Saccone & Speed as a graduate trainee and has since gained a wealth of experience during his three decades in the UK wine business, which included seven years during the early stages of London City Bond.
In 2002, Ritchie passed his MW and was awarded the commercial and business-related Errazuriz prize. Since 2013, he has worked in a sales role for Copestick Murray, the UK division of the German sekt producer Henkell, covering the UK, Ireland and Europe.
Mike Ritchie MW was first DWWA judge in 2009.
March 19 (Reuters) - Bioduro ‍​
* BIODURO COLLABORATION WITH PFIZER INC. LEADS TO CREATION OF A SHELF-STABLE FLUOROSULFATION REAGENT
* ‍BIODURO - CREATION OF AISF, A SHELF-STABLE, CRYSTALLINE REAGENT FOR SYNTHESIS OF FLUOROSULFATES AND SULFAMOYL FLUORIDES​
* ‍BIODURO SAYS AISF WAS DEVELOPED THROUGH A RESEARCH COLLABORATION WITH PFIZER INC​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Harvey offers Gordon a drink after they had a rough night and gives him words of encouragement.
This little shop on a quiet corner in the Lair Hill area, a block from the charming Ross Island Grocery & Cafe, is as comfortable as neighborhood pot shops come. Knowledgeable budtenders navigate the modest reception and bud rooms with ease, checking an ID while describing the latest sun-grown stunners from Black Crow Grow and Rebel Spirit without making any customer feel rushed. The menu keeps it simple: a handful of edibles like Fully Baked 40-mg cookies and about a dozen strains from $12 to $18, including tax. Those with higher THC tolerances will make note of the grams of Grapefruit Sap from HUSH––ultra-pure rosin that's the crème de la crème of concentrates.
The two-minute film, which debuted during The X Factor, reprises two mortal enemies as the unlikeliest of dance partners.
Moneysupermarket.com's brand director, Philippa Heywood, discussed how it is important for the brand to stay fresh. She believes that the positive engagement scores of the He-Man and Skeletor ads reflect their broad appeal.
Pippa Morris, Mother London's strategy director, said the agency felt "there was a lot of richness still to play" with the two characters, and despite the ad having a nostalgic theme it is was still received well.
The ad shows the pair taking to the dance floor and recreating the iconic dance moves from the 1987 blockbuster Dirty Dancing.
We talked to both Mother London and Moneysupermarket.com at Gosh! Comics in Soho.
The Department of Health in Central Visayas (DOH-7) clarified that the deworming tablets they have distributed do not bring harmful effects.
Dr. Ronald Jarvik Buscato, DOH-7 medical officer III, said that the public may have a misconception on deworming similar to the dengue immunization vaccine.
While Buscato admits that there are cases wherein patients experience headache or vomiting, the medical officer stressed that there are no deaths recorded due to deworming.
The National Deworming Month is celebrated in July. /Gerard Vincent Francisco, USJ-R Journalism Intern
March 19 (Reuters) - Formosan Rubber Group Inc
* Says it will use undistributed profit to pay cash dividend of T$0.65 per share to shareholders for 2017
* Says it will pay cash dividend of T$240.5 million in total
Source text in Chinese:goo.gl/QjSk97
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
Pier 39 turned 39 years old this year & has been celebrating with 39 weeks of events throughout the 2017. On Saturday October 14 they’ll be celebrating their golden birthday.
Starting at 5 PM there will be roving glow-in-the-dark entertainment, DJs, a silent disco, live music, and fireworks at 9 PM.
For more, head to Pier39.com.
The Amarillo Police Department and its Special Crimes Unit have released the name of Sunday's homicide victim, as well as the names of two suspects in the shooting who are now in custody. APD identified the victim as Jesus Coronado-Sanchez, 30, who was standing with a group of people outside a home in the 2600 block of Rule Street at around 1 a.m. Sunday when a vehicle driving past opened fire on the group.
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OncoMed’s lung cancer drug fails mid-stage study
OncoMed Pharmaceuticals Inc said today its experimental drug failed a mid-stage study for the treatment of lung cancer. — AFP picNEW YORK, April 17 — OncoMed Pharmaceuticals Inc said today its experimental drug failed a mid-stage study for the treatment of lung cancer.
The trial was testing the combination of Oncomed’s tarextumab and chemotherapy, compared with chemotherapy and a placebo. The main goal was to slow the progression of the disease.
Last week, the company said it would discontinue a trial testing its experimental drug, demcizumab, as an initial treatment for advanced pancreatic cancer. — Reuters
Despite imposing a disastrous "currency reform" that impoverished poorer people and small businesses across his nation, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi won big in five recent state elections. His Bharatiya Janata Party's sweep was incomplete-the BJP lost one state and will rule only in coalition in two others-but the BJP triumphed dramatically in mega-state Uttar Pradesh.
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BELFAST, Northern Ireland (AP) — Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos has been released from Germany’s World Cup qualifying squad to allow him to recover from a rib injury.
Kroos recently missed games for Madrid with the same injury but played in Germany’s 3-1 win over Northern Ireland on Thursday, helping the team secure qualification for next year’s tournament in Russia.
The German soccer federation says Kroos left the team hotel in Belfast on Friday morning in order to “fully heal.”
Germany coach Joachim Loew says “we know what Toni can give us. When it comes down to it we can always rely on him. The deciding factor was that he is completely fit for next year.”
Germany plays Azerbaijan on Sunday as it bids to complete qualification with 10 wins from 10 games.
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Feb 13 Pultegroup Inc
* on February 10, 2017, the board of directors of the company adopted amended and restated by-laws, effective the same date - SEC filing
* Amendment to change voting standard for election of directors in uncontested elections from plurality standard to majority standard
* Amendment permits shareholder, group of up to 20 shareholders, owning 3% or more continuously least 3 yrs to nominate director nominees
* nomination can constitute up to the greater of two individuals or 20% of the number of the company's directors then serving Source (bit.ly/2kCpmmG) Further company coverage:
THERE may have been a chance of rain but that’s not deterring thousands of South Australians as they gather to commemorate the Anzacs at dawn services across the state.
Rain isn’t expected to dampen the services or the city parade starting at 9.30am, but the Bureau of Meterorology warns there is a very slight chance of a shower during the day.
Adelaide can expect a partly cloudy Anzac Day with a high of 22C. Meanwhile, the sun will rise at 6.47am.
We’ll be covering Adelaide dawn service, before switching our coverage to the Anzac Day parade which begins on North Terrace at 9.30am.
The parade will be streamed live here on The Pulse.
How are you commemorating Anzac Day? You can send us photos at: tiser@theadvertiser.com.au.
“If we get a negative response from the EU we have the right to re-evaluate and suspend all of these agreements. The EU needs to give the visa-free travel our people deserve,” – said in an interview with broadcaster A Haber Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu commenting on the migrant deal and visa liberalization with the European Union claiming they were a package.
Relations between Turkey and the European Union have deteriorated sharply in the run-up to a referendum which could grant sweeping powers to President Tayyip Erdogan.
Turkey has warned before that the migrant deal was in jeopardy. Last month Erdogan said he could hold a referendum on whether to continue EU accession talks, and victory in Sunday’s vote would strengthen his domestic position in his dealings with the bloc.
Turkey threaten to flood Europe with immigrants if they don't get EU visa free travel https://t.co/Dt15QzMZ1B — David Jones (@DavidJo52951945) April 14, 2017
For those outside the Midwest, Kansas City has a pretty indistinguishable reputation; in most people's minds, it's a flyover state, if it's anything at all. But the rest of the country would be wise to pay attention, because Kansas City has some serious style.
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× Wife of man who caused major gas line fire in Alexandria arrested for neglect
MADISON COUNTY, Ind. — A mother is facing charges after her husband reportedly crashed into a high-pressure gas line in Alexandria.
The crash caused flames to shoot up 40 feet in the air and forced Vectren to shut off gas to about 100 homes on Thursday, April 6.
Police arrested 25-year-old Anna Reels on neglect charges on Monday, April 10.
Investigators with the Madison County Sheriff’s Department say Reels put her two children at risk by allowing her husband, Cody Vaughn, to drive drunk.
Reels reportedly admitted to police that she and Vaughn had a few drinks and were on their way home when Vaughn crashed.
The couple and their two children were taken to the hospital with serious injuries.
Vaughn is facing more than a dozen charges in connection with the crash, including operating while intoxicated.
Police in the Denver suburb of Aurora are searching for a 6-year-old boy who has been missing since New Year’s Eve.
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The Court of Arbitration for Sport said on Monday three more Russian athletes - champion biathlete Olga Zaytseva and cross country skiers Yulia Chekaleva and Anastasia Dotsenko - have appealed against doping bans levied by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
ZURICH: The Court of Arbitration for Sport said on Monday three more Russian athletes - champion biathlete Olga Zaytseva and cross country skiers Yulia Chekaleva and Anastasia Dotsenko - have appealed against doping bans levied by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
The appeals by Zaytseva, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, and the other two athletes add to those lodged last week by 22 Russian athletes who had been banned for life by the IOC for doping offences at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics.
(Reporting by John Miller; Editing by Michael Shields)
April 20 Icar Asia Ltd
* Year to date 2017 cash collections were up 29% on a forex neutral basis versus prior year, totaling A$2.51 mln
* Strong increases in paid accounts up 25% year-on-year in total in March
* "in Q2 of year we will look to take a larger step into new car space" Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy delivers the State of the State address during opening session at the state Capitol, Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017, in Hartford, Conn. Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy delivers the State of the State address during opening session at the state Capitol, Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017, in Hartford, Conn.
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A San Antonio Police officer has been injured in a crash on the Northside.
We’re told the crash involving that officer who was on a motorcycle happened late Monday Morning near Stone Oak and Tuscany Oak.
The officer was said to be talking following the crash. He’ll be taken to a hospital to be treated.
Details on exactly how the crash happened are still sketchy. Stay with 550 KTSA and FM 107.1 for the latest on this developing story.
Dec 12 (Reuters) - Beijing Huaye Capital Holdings Co Ltd :
* SAYS UNIT PLANS TO INVEST 160 MILLION YUAN ($24.18 million)IN CAPITAL TRUST SCHEME Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2kpYXcP Further company coverage: ($1 = 6.6174 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
It appears all is well for Ronnie Ortiz-Magro and Jen Harley.
Despite their tumultuous relationship, the “Jersey Shore” star and Harley reunited on the Fourth of July to celebrate the national holiday. Ortiz-Magro posted a selfie of him and Harley surrounded by American flag hearts and making kissy faces.
The selfie comes a little more than a week after Harley was arrested in Las Vegas on domestic battery charges for allegedly dragging Ortiz-Magro with a car.
Ortiz-Magro and Harley’s relationship has been on-again, off-again since the birth of their daughter, Ariana Sky. Ortiz-Magro, 32, and Harley previously entered a serious feud on social media, with Ortiz-Magro accusing her of keeping “sex videos” of her ex.
WOODSTOCK, Ga. (AP) — The Georgia Bureau of Investigations says a driver was fatally shot after pulling a gun on officers in northwest Georgia.
WSB-TV (http://2wsb.tv/2itrBZu ) reports that the GBI says Canton police officers saw the driver Saturday about 10:10 p.m. parked outside a closed business.
GBI spokesman Rich Bahan says after speaking to officer the driver sped off, striking an officer.
The officer was treated at a hospital and released.
Police say the car crossed into Woodstock at about 2 a.m. and officers used a tire deflating device to stop the car.
Police blocked all lanes on I-75 northbound as officers pursued the driver. They say he got out of his car holding a gun. Two Woodstock police officers fired at the driver. He later died of his injuries.
Authorities did not identify the driver or the officers.
The GBI is investigating.
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — After spending many years as a community leader, Ellen James was awarded as the 2018 Giant Among Giants Saturday night.
The award recognizes notable contributions of black community members who improve the quality of life in Grand Rapids. Since 1983, 13 individuals have been recognized annually for their efforts in the community.
“It started basically on their vision to recognize African-Americans within the community who have dedicated their lives to service as well as excellence in their careers,” said Giants Award Organizer Vanessa Greene.
James has spent several years on the Grand Rapids Community College Board of Trustees and the City of Grand Rapids Community Relations Commission.
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Detroit Tigers pitching prospect Franklin Perez is expected to miss at least three months with a right lat strain.
The Tigers say Perez was injured in a minor league game Sunday. There is no surgery recommended at this point, but the recovery is expected to take a minimum of 12 weeks.
Perez, a 20-year-old right-hander, was acquired by Detroit in the trade that sent Justin Verlander to Houston last season. Perez went 6-3 with a 3.02 ERA across two levels of the minors last year. He made 10 starts at Class A and six at Double-A. Baseball America tabbed Perez as Detroit's top prospect this off-season .
The rebuilding Tigers aren't expected to contend this year, but Perez figured to be a prospect to watch, no matter where in Detroit's system he ended up pitching.
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Minister of State for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage, Marriyum Aurangzeb has wished the nation a safe and happy 2017.
She prayed to Allah that he may shower his infinite blessings on the people of Pakistan and bestow upon each of us the wisdom and ability to work towards peace, prosperity and progress of Pakistan.
She said Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has driven an agenda that is catapulting Pakistan towards an economic turnaround and making great strides in the areas of energy, infrastructure, health and education.
Terrorism, she said is being thwarted and Pakistan, owing to the brave men and women of the military and armed forces are winning the war against terrorists and extremists.
She hoped that 2017 will be a year, where, whilst respecting our differences, we unite and work towards a prosperous Pakistan.
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WARNING: This article contains spoilers for The Handmaid’s Tale season 2, episode 12
The Handmaid's Tale season 12, episode 12 recap
The Handmaid's Tale season two is set to reach its conclusion next week after what has been an intensely gripping series from episode one.
Now fans are anxiously waiting to see the outcome in the finale following today’s penultimate instalment.
The most recent episode was yet another devastating watch, but fans are so deeply invested in June (played by Elisabeth Moss) and her future that it is impossible to look away.
Back from giving birth in the abandoned house, this episode finds June a few weeks after the birth of Holly, being kept at the Red Centre under the infantilising watch of Aunt Lydia (Ann Dowd).
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I saw this today when I was checking out the clearance/budget section at Barnes and Noble. They had probably 5 copies at my store. It's listed at that price online, too, but it's out of stock for shipping. Here's the link:
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I doubt it will come back in stock online, so probably in-store only, but I think this is the lowest I've seen it.
The inaugural Tarbert Run is taking place this Sunday. Designed for athletes of all grades, there are 10mile, 10k and 5k courses along the beautiful shannonside. Registration and course info at www.tarbert.ie
The Lady Lions Soccer program has had the most success it has ever had this year under head coach Jorge Segura, and on Senior Night, last Tuesday at Scotts Hill, the Lady Lions gave their two seniors a big win. The Lady Lions owned the possession battle nearly the entire game as they defeated Liberty. Liberty only had four shots on goal the entire night. Kendall Vineyard had three…
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DURHAM, N.C. (AP) – Hall of Fame Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski is stepping away from the team to have lower back surgery. The school announced Monday that the procedure is scheduled for Friday, with an anticipated recovery time of four weeks. Krzyzewski will coach Wednesday night’s game against Georgia Tech before handing off to associate head coach Jeff Capel for Saturday’s home game against Boston College.
The 69-year-old Krzyzewski will have a fragment of a herniated disk removed. The school says Krzyzewski tried several treatment options during the past month before deciding on surgery.
The winningest men’s coach in Division I history had four surgeries during the offseason to replace his left knee, repair his left ankle and fix a hernia.
Capel previously took over for Krzyzewski when he missed a trip to Georgia Tech last February because of dehydration and high blood pressure.
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Bullet holes can be seen in the car.
The Harnett County Sheriff confirmed Monday that two people were found dead inside a car riddled with bullet holes.Deputies got a call about 3:04 p.m. from a passerby down a path off the 3000 block of Buffalo Lake Road, technically a Sanford address.They discovered the car with a man and woman inside.Deputies are investigating the case as a homicide.No other details were immediately available.This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
April 10 Centamin Plc:
* Centamin plc announces Q1 2017 preliminary production results
* Preliminary total gold production for quarter was 109,187 ounces, a 20 pct decrease on previous quarter and 13 pct lower than Q1 2016
* Reduction in quarterly production is in line with Centamin's forecast
* Company maintains its 2017 guidance of 540,000 ounces at a cash operating cost of $580 per ounce and all-in-sustaining cost (AISC) of us$790 per ounce
* Run of mine ore stockpile balance decreased by 191kt to 386kt at end of period
* Productivity rate was in line with our 2017 forecast of 1 million tonnes at 7.26g/t Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom)
Aug 14 (Reuters) - AGNC Investment Corp
* AGNC Investment Corp declares monthly common stock dividend of $0.18 per common share for August 2017 and announces estimated net tangible book value of $19.39 per common share as of July 31, 2017
* AGNC Investment Corp- ‍estimated net tangible book value of $19.39 per common share as of July 31, 2017​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
SPOKANE, Wash. - Garth Brooks has added a seventh show at the Spokane Arena!
Shows will happen:
Thursday, November 9 at 7:30pm.
Friday, November 10 at 7:00pm.
Saturday, November 11 at 3:00pm.
Saturday, November 11 at 7:30pm.
Sunday, November 12 at 3:00pm
Sunday, November 12 at 7:30pm
Tuesday November 14 at 7:30pm
Tickets for all shows will be available at 10am Friday, October 6th on Tickets West and are expected to sell out quickly.
You can purchase your tickets here: http://tinyurl.com/yafula9g
× Former Ball State math instructor gets probation for child porn
MUNCIE, Ind. — A former Ball State University math instructor has been sentenced to four years of probation on his convictions of child pornography and other charges stemming from his alleged use of a campus computer to access images of nude children.
Fifty-year-old Brian Kenneth Siebenaler also will be required to register as an offender against children. He was convicted last month of four counts each of child exploitation and possession of child pornography.
The Star Press reports Siebenaler apologized Wednesday for his actions, saying that while he never met the children shown in the images he collected, “my actions undoubtedly caused additional harm” to them.
Siebenaler was arrested in March 2016 after campus police received an alert someone was accessing child pornography on a computer in a classroom building.
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After a 20 point win over Northeastern, Abington Heights hooked up with Bonner Prendergast in the boys 'AAAAA' semifinals. The Comets had the game won in regulation after a missed three sealed an apparent victory. But, the Abington Heights fans were assessed a two shot Technical foul for throwing Hershey Kisses on the court with one second left. The Friars made both Technical foul shots, but only made the first of the two Free Throws they shot after the Comets committed a foul on the rebound of the missed three pointer. After all that it went to Overtime where Abington Heights prevailed 56-51.
It's time for Week 5 of Colin's Blazin' 5 Picks…who did he pick to win between the Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers this weekend?
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The Formula E circus may be heading into the fourth round of the championship in Chile this weekend, but its sights are already set on the second-generation race car that will propel the series' star drivers in the upcoming seasons.
After four seasons of learning the ins and outs of all-electric racing, the FIA claims the new race car is the natural progression of its predecessor. Promising double the energy storage capacity and double the range of the current car, the "Gen-2" aims to be the pinnacle of speedy, electric mobility. In addition, the racing series is doing away with car-swapping during pit stops for the 2019 season.
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It was nice while it lasted. After a string of beautiful spring weather, the Baltimore region is in for a “soaking rain” Tuesday.
Heavy rains are expected to come up from the south today, reaching Baltimore by late afternoon, the National Weather Service said. The rain should continue through Tuesday night, with about 1-2 inches of precipitation possible, forecasters said.
Rain is expected Wednesday, as well, with a 60 percent chance of precipitation.
“However, it does not appear that Wednesday will be a washout since there will be breaks in the precipitation,” forecasters wrote in an online discussion.
The skies should start to clear up Wednesday night, and Baltimoreans can expect to see the sun again Thursday.
From the Inner Harbor to the Cheapeake Bay to Ocean City, we witness some pretty awesome sunrises around Maryland. Here's a look at Maryland sunrises captured by The Sun's photographers over the years.
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The Wagsters – a married couple, Brandon and Hannah Lynne Wagster (www.wagstermagic.com) – will perform their “Pure Magic” extravaganza at 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Aug. 22 at the Calvin Gilmore Theater – also home of “The Carolina Opry,” “Time Warp” and “Thunder and Light, Starring All That!” – on the north tip of U.S. 17 Business in Myrtle Beach. Buy tickets at 843-913-4000, 800-843-6779 or www.thecarolinaopry.com. Courtesy photo
CHITTAGONG, Bangladesh — Mominul Haque and Liton Das kept Bangladesh steady and helped the home side reach 187-3 at lunch on the final day of the first test against Sri Lanka, cutting the match deficit to 13 runs.
At lunch Sunday, Mominul was batting on 70 and Liton Das was not out 47, raising the prospect of saving the game.
With his second 50-plus knock in the match, Mominul had 245 runs, which made him the highest run scorer for a Bangladeshi batsman in a test, eclipsing Tamim Iqbal’s 231 (206 and 25) against Pakistan in Khulna, 2012.
Resuming the day on 81-3 and with the prospect of a potential defeat, Mominul and Das combined for a 106-run partnership for the fourth wicket to keep Sri Lanka frustrated throughout the session.
Sri Lanka declared its first innings on 713-9, taking a 200-run first-innings lead over Bangladesh.
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* CFO Victor Balli says expects to see very strong positive free cash flow for the full year
* CFO says no plans to further improve the margin in gourmet & specialities business, seeks to preserve current level
* CEO Antoine de Saint-Affrique says confident to meet volume growth guidance of 4-6 percent by 2018
* CEO says company is deleveraging, but wants to keep financial flexibility to do bolt-on acquisitions
* CFO says expects global cocoa bean surplus of around 200,000 tonnes Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting By Zurich newsroom)
BRASILIA, April 10 Brazil's foreign minister and the head of the Organization of American States (OAS) called on Tuesday for elections to restore full democracy in Venezuela, following weekend protests after a political ban on a top opposition leader.
After meeting in the Brazilian capital, OAS head Luis Almagro said elections are the only solution to a political and institutional crisis roiling Venezuela. Brazil's Foreign Minsiter Aloysio Nunes said the international community must insist that Venezuela confirm its electoral calendar. (Reporting by Lisandra Paraguassu; Writing by Brad Haynes; Editing by Daniel Flynn)
The latest issue of The Business magazine can be viewed here.
In it we focus on women in business and speak to local business woman Hayley Parsons, Newport City Council strategic director for place Beverly Owen and a whole host of other local business women.
Aisha Sharma, who is set to make her debut with upcoming film “Satyameva Jayate“, says she believes in speaking her mind without any fear.
The actress added that she connects with her character in “Satyameva Jayate” over this quality.
She will be seen essaying role of a young girl, Shikha, who is a veterinarian by profession but believes in raising her voice against injustice and standing for her truth.
“Shikha is a very real character. She is today’s girl with a modern outlook to life and believes is standing against at wrong doings. She’s not meek, she stands her own,” Aisha said in a statement to IANS.
“For me, when I read the script and etched out her personality in my mind, I did see alot of common ground between her thought process and way of life like my own. I’ve always spoken my mind and never been afraid to call things as I see them. Growing up in fact, I have landed myself into trouble too courtesy my need to be the crusader of change,” she added.
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Man critically wounded in Grand Crossing shooting
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A man was critically wounded Wednesday night in a shooting in the South Side Grand Crossing neighborhood.
The 22-year-old was shot in the lower waist at 9:07 p.m. in the 7000 block of South Dante, Chicago Police said.
Paramedics took him to a hospital, and he was in critical condition.
More details weren’t provided.
No matter how you feel about Ken Done – underrated genius or kitschy sell-out – the impact his ubiquitous, technicolour vision has had on Australia’s cultural identity through the 1980s cannot be denied. A new volume of his more recent work, all painted since the year 2000, shows Done’s practice continues to develop – but his love of colour, beaches and the ocean has remained a constant. Here he picks out 15 of his favourites.
• Ken Done: Paintings You Probably Haven’t Seen is out 11 October; an accompanying exhibition at the Ken Done Gallery in Sydney opens on 11 October
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has reported that Steven Joshua Wiggins is wanted by the Cheatham County Sheriff’s Office and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation for Aggravated Assault and Theft of Property over $1,000.
In addition, Wiggins is also a person of interest in the killing of a Dickson County Deputy during a traffic stop on Wednesday morning.
TBI officials say Wiggins should be considered armed and dangerous.
Steven Wiggins has been added to the TBI’s Top Ten Most Wanted list, and a reward of up to $2,500 is being offered for information leading to his arrest
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Birmingham, June 15: Fans have started trolling Pakistan team after they reached the ICC Champions Trophy 2017 final yesterday (June 14). They are expecting and India-Pakistan title decider on Sunday (June 18) and the former losing.
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With hosts and pre-tournament favourites England knocked out on Wednesday, it is now looking like an India-Pakistan final at The Oval on Father's Day.
Virat Kohli-led India face Bangladesh in the 2nd semi-final. With form and history behind them, India is expected to go to the final to play against Pakistan, captained by Sarfraz Ahmed.
As Pakistan defeated England, Indian fans took to social media to come up with jokes and what could be the outcome on Sunday.
On June 4, India had defeated Pakistan the group stage of Champions Trophy.
Here are some of the reactions on Twitter
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Actor Tom Hanks broke the Twitternet recently over a mysterious Manhattan skyscraper that caused him to recoil: “This is the scariest building I've ever seen! WTF goes on inside?? Hanx,” he tweeted. An eruption of humorous retweet retorts (let’s called them “retworts") subsequently exploded across the Twitterverse.
The star of clandestine films Bridge of Spies and Charlie Wilson’s War has keen paranoid instincts and a fierce subterfuge radar. The Oscar winner snapped the most mysterious skyscraper in Manhattan, one with a secret history. Known as the AT&T Long Lines Building, the bizarre windowless tower at 33 Thomas Street is more than meets the eye. In fact, if you blink, you might miss it. Wait until Hanks gets a load of what’s reportedly inside the suspicious concrete fortress in lower Manhattan between Tribeca and the Brooklyn Bridge. Call them facts or conspiracy theories, here are 11 covert nuggets about the cryptic building nicknamed “Project X.”
Delaware man wounded in Istanbul attack played dead
GREENVILLE, Del. (AP) — A Delaware man wounded in an attack at a New Year's Eve celebration in Istanbul says he survived the attack by playing dead.
William Jacob Raak told NBC News he survived the attack by playing dead and staying silent and motionless, even after being shot.
WCAU-TV (http://bit.ly/2i0RQ8g ) reports that Raak's brother says the 35-year-old, a small business owner from Greenville, Delaware, called around 7:30 p.m. ET on New Year's Eve to say he'd been shot in the leg. Michael Raak says his brother was visiting friends in Istanbul.
LeBron James has been tipped to retire if he wins the NBA Finals
James is hoping to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to their second title in four years when they kick-off their Finals against Golden State Warriors in the early hours of Friday morning.
It is the fourth consecutive year that the two teams have met at the business end of the season.
James has an incredible postseason record with an average of 34 points per game - but Terry thinks he could retire on a high should he win basketball’s top prize.
The 33-year-old is in his 15th season in NBA and becomes a free agent following the Finals.
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Despite last-place status in the National League East with a 35-52 record, the Miami Marlins are in no rush to deal catcher J.T. Realmuto.
The Miami Herald's Barry Jackson reported the Marlins have discussed offering Realmuto a contract extension and that it would take "an astronomical offer" before the team would weigh a trade.
This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.
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May 3 Triangle Capital Corp
* Triangle Capital Corporation reports first quarter 2017 results and announces quarterly cash dividend of $0.45 per share
* Qtrly net investment income per share $0.42
* Triangle Capital Corp - net investment income during q1 of 2017 was $17.8 million, compared to net investment income of $17.1 million for q4 of 2016
* Triangle Capital Corp - company's net asset value, or nav, at march 31, 2017, was $15.29 per share as compared to $15.13 per share at december 31, 2016
* Triangle Capital Corp-on may 1, co amended its senior secured credit facility to include an increase in current commitments from $300 million to $435 million
* Triangle Capital Corp - company amended its senior secured credit facility to include an extension in maturity by two years to april 30, 2022
* Triangle capital corp - interest rate for borrowings under credit facility remains unchanged at libor/cdor plus 2.75% Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
I've never met anyone like @stolenmilktea . She has given me a chance to fully express the running thoughts in my head. No judgements, just understanding. Everything was against us. We've been pushed down again and again but its worth it knowing we will get through it together, side by side. 🚺🚺💕 skip past all of the difficulties we've had this year, we are finally heading in the right direction, we have a path. We've encountered a lot of discrimination from family, friends, and the Hong Kong society. We are living in such an international city and yet so many people have their minds closed off. But none of it matters when I know every morning your going to be next to me. I love you. 💟
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While I always eagerly await the giant strides computing technology makes with each new year, in 2018 I’m looking forward to some of the smaller revolutions, that may not be quite as flashy, but will have just as profound an effect on the way we use our computers.
Microsoft and Qualcomm’s partnership in 2017 to bring ‘always on’ laptops with much improved battery lives should really begin to bear fruit in 2018, with a number of powerful Snapdragon 835-powered devices coming throughout the year .
These laptops won’t need to connect to Wi-Fi, instead using LTE data, much like smartphones, which will make using them when not connected to your home or work network much safer, and also faster. The potential of 20 hours of battery life is also very impressive.
Other than that, I have an obscenely powerful gaming PC, and I’d really like to see 2018 bring some graphically demanding games that really puts it to the test, and will show why PC is the best platform to play video games on.
This is to inform you under Regulation 30 and any other Regulation of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 that a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company was held on Wednesday, 30th May, 2018 and the said meeting commenced at 4.30 p.m .. and concluded at 6.40 p.m. In that meeting the Board has decided the following matters:1. Considered and approved the audited financial results for the quarter and year ended on31st March; 2018.2. Considered and approved the appointment of M/s. Pratibha Gupta & Associates,Company Secretaries as Secretarial Auditor of the Company for F.Y. 2017-18.Source : BSE
The latest census in 2014 demonstrated that there were only 1,864 wild pandas left on the planet. It is therefore incredibly lucky to encounter this animal in the wild.
The giant panda cub was for the first time spotted in the Wolong Nature Reserve in China when a group of researchers accidentally noticed the baby on a tree. The animal is likely to be about seven months old and to weigh some 20 kilograms. This nature reserve is especially advantageous for pandas as there are a lot of bamboo plants, the main source of livelihood for pandas.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Abacus Property Group:
* ABACUS ACQUIRES TWO CBD CITY FRINGE BUILDINGS FOR $142.35 MILLION Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The long, bitter battle over Texas’ new efforts to further restrict abortion has begun in the Republican-controlled Legislature.
Speaking to BBC News, the Tory MP claimed failing to deliver Brexit to British voters would result in a taunted integrity of the British political system.
This would cause, he argued, Britons to lose all faith in their politicians and other "unpleasant things to come out of the woodworks".
The prominent Brexiteer added the Prime Minister should re-evaluate the Government's position on Brexit and "judge" her Cabinet minister's stance carefully at the next meeting on Friday.
He said: “Brexit was endorsed again by the general election where 85 percent of the votes went to Conservative and Labour who said to honour the referendum result we have to leave single market, customs union and the European Court of Justice (ECJ).
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GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) – President Donald Trump is coming to South Carolina to return a favor from Gov. Henry McMaster – one of his first and biggest supporters.
McMaster’s campaign for governor in 2018 says the president will attend a $250-a-person fundraiser and reception on Oct. 16 at a Greenville hotel.
McMaster was lieutenant governor in January 2016 when he became one of the first high-ranking elected officials in the country to back Trump.
Trump would go on to win South Carolina’s Republican primary easily by about 75,000 votes.
McMaster became governor after Trump chose Nikki Haley to be U.N Ambassador. He is seeking a full term in 2018 and already has three Republican challengers – Catherine Templeton, Lt. Gov. Kevin Bryant and former Lt. Gov. Yancey McGill.
Incredible opportunity, 260 feet of unobstructed lake front perched perfectly on a bluff creating expansive vistas as far as the eye can see. Nestled in the forest of Wildwood, this four-level home is located on 4.1 acres, offers five bedrooms, four half bathrooms, two kitchens, two car garage, charming boat house and patio by Lake Michigan paved with reclaimed bricks from St. Joseph. High-end kitchen features custom eat-in area. Vaulted light-filled living with custom wood work and wood-burning fireplace. Crown molding through-out, third floor terrace the length of home overlooks the beautiful maintained yard and sunsets over Lake Michigan. Surround sound, Geo Thermal system, built-in humidifiers, two water heaters, full house generator.
“Metallica Smart-allica” for Metallica
Each day this week win tickets to Metallica, Monday, August 14th at BC Place. Each morning at 7:15AM we will put a somewhat daft question out there and you text a “Smart-alec” answer back and we will pick a winner at 7:40AM. Text number is 250-475-1003.
We will post the question here daily, so check back each day.
Tuesday’s question is: “Are you going to eat that?”
Tuesday’s winner is: “No I am just watching it for a friend”. -Carsen
Wednesday’s is: “So you haven’t caught any fish yet hun?”
Wednesday’s winner is: “Oh? I was supposed to keep them?” -Margret
Fridays at 8:40am, get into our pool to win the lottery. Sorry, no win on the Friday, February 10th draw.
Here are the numbers for the week: 8,20,24,35,42,43,46
This is…. we incendiary.
These are funny. Wonder how many of these people would say these to the players face?
Hello Pluto… After traveling for 9 years and 3 billion miles, NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft .
Luanda — The first chairperson of the Angolan Volleyball Federation (FAVB), Filomeno de Sá "Dibala", died on Saturday in Luanda by disease, Angop has learnt.
Aged 77, Filomeno de Sá "Dibala" outperformed during his term of office in federation from 1978 to 2002, having also taken up the position of vice-president of the Angolan Olympics Committee (COA) and head of the national delegation in Sidney Olympics Games in 2000.
In 2010, he was awarded honorary title of National Hero by the Angolan president, José Eduardo dos Santos, due to his struggle for country's independence.
He was also paid homage in Luanda during the FAVB's general ordinary assembly due to commitment to the volleyball development.
Exiled Half-Brother Of North Korean Leader Reported Dead In Malaysia
NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with Jean Lee of the Wilson Center about reports of the apparent assassination of the half-brother of North Korea's leader.
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TOKYO — At 2 months old, Japan's baby giant panda sports a healthy coat of its distinctive black and white fur but still can't stand on its own.
Video released Monday by Ueno Zoo in Tokyo shows the female cub crawling on her belly as her much larger mother watches then cuddles her from behind.
The zoo says the panda is healthy, weighing in at just over 3 kilograms (6.6 pounds) and measuring 43.9 centimetres (17 inches) long. Pandas typically can support themselves on their legs at 4 months old and start climbing at 6 months.
The unnamed cub was born on June 12 to the zoo's resident giant panda, Shin Shin. Japanese media reports say she'll be named by the public when she's about 100 days old.
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CARSON CITY — Drivers may soon have to be more cautious around Nevada Department of Transportation vehicles.
Assembly Bill 17, heard Tuesday in the Assembly Committee on Transportation, would require drivers to approach NDOT vehicles by using the same safety measures in place for emergency vehicles. Those steps include slowing down, being prepared to stop and changing lanes if possible.
The bill would cover NDOT vehicles with flashing amber warning lights or non-flashing blue lights.
Reid Kaiser, NDOT’s assistant operations director, said the legislation came to the forefront after the death of an NDOT employee in March 2015. Ronald Raiche Jr., 47, of Battle Mountain, was working along the shoulder of Interstate 80 in Lander County when a semi-truck’s mirror struck him.
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Former Super Eagles captain Austin Jay-Jay Okocha turned 44 on Monday and the world football governing bodies have taken to social media to send the legend congratulatory messages. The Federation of International Football Association (FIFA), the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), and the Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) are among the bodies who have congratulated Super […] The post Football bodies congratulate Super Eagles legend, Austin Jay-Jay Okocha on his 44th birthday appeared first ...
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Graduating seniors can receive one of eight car leases during Bill Doraty KIA's Grad Giveaway Saturday, June 2.
The dealership at 2925 Medina Rd, Medina, is inviting the entire community for entertainment, food trucks, games, prizes and more.
The event will serve as a thank you to the entire community. “We're providing a carnival themed, family-friendly atmosphere for all ages. Eight seniors will walk away with new car leases, but everyone who attends can enter to win prizes and have a fun evening,” said Shea Sohovich, President/Owner of Bill Doraty KIA.
Bill Doraty KIA is located at the corner of I-71 and Route 18 in Medina. Community outreach has always been a major focus of the dealership. In addition to the Grad Giveaway, they provide teen driving clinics, events with local safety forces and other programs to give back.
SAITAMA (TR) – Saitama Prefectural Police are hunting for a perpetrator suspected in a string of tire-slashing incidents Misato City and nearby over the past several months, reports TBS News (Feb. 2).
A security camera captured one incident in Misato at around 4:30 a.m. on Thursday. In the footage, a man in a jacket and mask and carrying a backpack can be seen using an awl or similar object to slash all four tires of a black van in a parking lot. Before fleeing, the man also gashed the body of the vehicle.
According to police, about 100 similar incidents have been reported in Misato, neighboring Kasukabe City and other areas since December.
The whereabouts of the perpetrator are sought on suspicion of causing property damage.
The spectre of a by-election is looming over the Government while the High Court considers the eligibility of Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce.
If it is ruled that the Nationals leader has to go, the Government's one-seat majority in the House of Representatives goes with it.
The Greens, along with Labor, are calling for Barnaby Joyce to stand aside while the matter is dealt with.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – A Former Belle Meade police officer was fired and arrested Friday.
Officer Donald Lawman was arrested and charged with misdemeanor theft.
According to police, a relative saw Lawman take pills from their prescription bottle.
The 42-year-old had been with the department since February of this year.
Lawman was decommissioned and eventually fired from the Metro Nashville Police Department in January of 2012 after he was arrested in 2011 for prescription drugs fraud.
He was released on $1,500 bond.
OAKLAND — Two men survived a shooting Monday in East Oakland, police said.
The 34-year-old and 30-year old each were in stable condition at a hospital, police said. They were expected to recover
The shooting was reported at 6:37 p.m. in the 100 block of Pendleton Way, a small street that runs between Edgewater and Capwell drives. Police said that the two men argued with a third man who pulled out a gun and fired.
Police have not identified the suspect, nor have they made an arrest.
The Oakland Police Department and Crime Stoppers of Oakland are offering up to $10,000 in reward money for information that leads to an arrest. Police can be contacted at 510-238-3426 and Crime Stoppers can be reached at 510-777-8572.
On Parliament Hill Tuesday morning, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau offered condolences to the families of the victims of the Toronto van attack, thanked the first responders, and called it “a senseless attack and a horrific tragedy.”
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Scattered Showers are expected to continue this morning for West Tennessee. There is an upper level wave in northeast Arkansas that will move east across the area. There is also a stalled out boundary across northern Mississippi and Alabama. Overall, this is the exact kind of rain we need to help with the dry conditions and lack of rain for the area. The next couple of days we’ll see more sunshine, but the afternoon chance of storms will remain along with gradually increasing temperatures to about normal. Ill have a full forecast update coming up later this morning on Midday ABC 7 11:30 AM /CBS 7 Noon.
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Coming off Sunday’s six-run performance, Andrew Kirkland is the G-MAC Player of the Week.
Kirjland was 9 for 13 at the plate with ten runs driven in, including scoring six himself. The junior tabbed four doubles and 3 home runs Sunday.
The Panthers will face USI Tuesday in Evansvile.
As for KWC Softball, Jaylin Tidwell earns her first G-MAC Weekly honor of the season.
On the weekend, the freshman went 7-for-12 at the plate, driving in seven runs and extending her hitting streak to six games. She also recorded two doubles on Saturday, and her second home run of the season.
The Panthers will host Trevecca Nazarene in a G-MAC doubleheader at Noon.
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The Dead Sea is receding by more than 1m (3ft) a year.
It is leading to the formation of sinkholes which have caused the destruction of a major road and the loss of a tourist resort which was one of the Dead Sea’s few public beaches.
But could the damage caused by the sinkholes be turned into something positive?
The BBC Travel Show’s Jo Whalley finds out more.
If you are visiting the Dead Sea you do not need to worry about a sinkhole opening up under the beach as the affected areas are clearly signposted. Areas with sinkholes can be dangerous should not be entered without guidance from an expert.
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MOSCOW, April 28 Russian state development bank VEB said on Friday it suffered a loss of 111.9 billion roubles ($1.97 billion) in 2016 after making a profit of 14.9 billion roubles in 2015.
VEB also said in a statement it has to pay back $2 billion in debt this year. ($1 = 56.8806 roubles) (Reporting by Kira Zavyalova; Writing by Andrey Ostroukh; Editing by Jack Stubbs)
Rap's reigning elder statesman, Snoop Dogg, seems to have the golden touch. Everything he does is straight magic, including his weekend appearance at the Bottlerock Napa Valley Music Festival in Calirfornia.
During Snoop's appearance at the festival, the "Gin & Juice" rapper was part of a record breaking feat. After his performance, Big Snoop helped break the world record for largest cocktail, with an astoundingly massive glass of gin and juice!
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The 1994 hit continues to be a pop culture landmark nearly 25 years later. The only real surprise is why it took so long for someone to get Snoop on board with making a record-breaking drink.
AN elderly man remains in a critical condition after being struck by a car in Fremantle on Monday.
An 80-year-old woman was driving the car, a white 1992 Subaru Liberty station wagon, when the crash occurred.
Police say the car was being driven north along Beach Street in Fremantle at about midday.
As it neared the intersection with Parry Street, a man started crossing the road after walking from an adjacent carpark and was struck by the Subaru.
The pedestrian, a 93 year old man from East Fremantle, suffered serious injuries and was taken to Royal Perth Hospital where he remains in a critical condition.
The female driver was not injured in the crash.
Major Crash officers are investigating and are calling for anyone who saw the crash, or the Subaru or the pedestrian before the crash, to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestopperswa.com.au.
If you’ve ever visited another country, you might notice there are things they do differently. The U.S. is the same! If you have ever wondered what makes tourists scratch their heads, check out this list:
Pharmacies sell beer and cigarettes. Huge gaps on toilet doors. Flags everywhere. Tax not being included in the price. The size of our cars.
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Bangkok – Thailand’s National Broadcasting and Telecommunication Commission (NBTC) has decided to change certain requirements for its auctions to make the bidding more appealing to potential bidders.
Regarding the upcoming 1800 MHz auction, the NBTC committee has decided to issue nine 5 MHz licenses, instead of the fifteen it previously offered to bidders, in order to lower the asking price to 12.4 billion baht.
Last month’s 1800 MHz auction had to be canceled because the 3 major phone operators, AIS, True and Dtac, did not participate. The NBTC is positive phone service operators will take part in the new auction, expected to be held on Sunday, August 19.
Additionally, the 900 MHz bidding process will be held on Saturday of the same weekend. The NBTC will offer 5 MHz licenses to bidders but at a starting price of 35.9 billion baht. Both the 1800 and 900 MHz frequency bands can be used by 4G and 5G networks.
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Two men have been arrested in connection with the homicide of a Dartmouth man in January.
Halifax Regional Police responded to a report of a man in medical distress in an apartment at 89 Pinecrest Drive around 4:25 p.m. on Jan. 19, 2018.
Derek Miles, 42, was pronounced dead at the scene. His death was ruled a homicide.
A 30-year-old man was arrested in the 6000 block of Highway 207 in West Chezzetcook, N.S. and a 52-year old man was arrested in the 200 block of Windmill Road in Dartmouth at 10 a.m. Monday.
Police say the men remain in custody and charges are anticipated.
Miles’ death remains under investigation and police are asking anyone with information to contact them.
DENVER (AP) — Denver’s airport is expanding to keep up with a growing number of passengers and flights.
Denver International Airport broke ground Tuesday on a $1.5 billion project to add 39 more gates across its three concourses by the spring of 2021, a 35 percent increase.
Denver’s airport opened in 1995. It was built to handle up to 50 million passengers a year but 58 million people passed through last year.
In 2017, Denver also approved contracts to renovate the airport’s terminal and expand the capacity of the underground train system that passengers take to and from the concourses.
Denver is the sixth busiest airport in the United States and the 18th busiest in the world.
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Tonight Clear, with a low around 34. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph.
Thursday Sunny, with a high near 70. West wind around 8 mph.
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FridaySunny, with a high near 69. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
Friday NightClear, with a low around 36.
SaturdaySunny, with a high near 65.
A Connecticut rabbi accused of raping and molesting a teenage boy has appeared before a judge for the first time since being arrested last month.
Rabbi Daniel Greer, of New Haven, did not say anything Monday during the brief hearing in New Haven Superior Court. His next hearing is Aug. 29.
The 77-year-old Greer is accused of sexually assaulting a teenage boy who attended the Yeshiva of New Haven school from 2001 to 2005. Greer was a founder and principal of the school, which was established in 1977.
A federal jury in May awarded $15 million in damages to the now-former student in a civil lawsuit against Greer and the school.
Greer remains free on $100,000 bail. His lawyer says they will respond to the charges in court.
Especially of late, North Texas' Asian food scene is one of the best things we've got going around here, with an influx of East Asian restaurants proliferating around the suburbs faster than we can say, "Oh look, a new bubble tea spot." Whether you're looking for trendy, upscale sushi with Japanese whiskey or a low-key spot to fill up on soul-warming Lao soup, here are a few spots that should be on your radar right now.
Sapp Sapp Lao and Thai Kitchen
120 S. Main St., Irving
This family-owned downtown Irving restaurant specializes in familiar Thai dishes but also less-expected dishes that run the gamut from Spam musubi to the loco moco, rice topped with a burger patty, macaroni, gravy and a fried egg.
Crepes aren't all about sweet at T-Swirl. Kathryn DeBruler
A few years back, the Liberal Democrat History Group’s committee had an extended debate via email a few months ago over the number of days for which Lloyd George was an MP.
We’d set this as a quiz question before discovering that we didn’t all agree on the answer. Leap years weren’t the problem. It was the question of when do you start becoming an MP: on declaration of the result or on taking your seat?
But here’s a tougher, and more fun, one.
For how many days was Joseph Ormond Andrews (1872-1909) an MP?
Joseph Ormond Andrews won a by-election at Barkston Ash in October 1905, gaining the seat from the Tories. Parliament was not sitting at the time and he never got round to taking his seat in Parliament. At the 1906 election, the Conservatives regained Barkston Ash from Andrews, one of the few Unionist gains at that Liberal landslide election.
Is the answer to this one therefore “zero”?
Barcelona news: Lionel Messi has been sent a message by Neymar about Real Madrid
Barcelona star Messi remains close with Neymar despite the Brazilian leaving the Catalan club for PSG back in the summer.
In the time since, Neymar has been heavily linked with move back to La Liga with Real Madrid, who want him to replace the ageing and waning Cristiano Ronaldo.
He will have a chance to endear himself to Los Blancos when Real face PSG in the last-16 of the Champions League in February.
And Spanish website Diario Gol claim Neymar has sent a message to Barcelona talisman Messi about the draw.
He has supposedly told the Argentina international that he is confident of firing PSG to Champions League glory.
"I used to draw comic books when I was a kid and used to go to Mile High Comics in Denver and just geek out over Marvel so this is all just very amazing," Marquand told THR.
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Setting up shop at The Hangar at Stanley Marketplace, Peak-A-Boo Play will be a clean, safe pop-up experience offering drop-in open play for kiddos 3 years old and under. Parents/caretakers must be present and will have opportunities to socialize, grab coffee and take a breather while their kids explore over 500 square feet of mats, plush tumbling gear, toys, bubbles, music and more. And, of course, pre/post-play shopping and eating at Stanley can never disappoint.
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Photographer Luis Fuerte, author of “Louie, Take a Look at This!: My Time With Huell Howser,” the story of the author's time with Huell Howser during the California Gold series, will be at the Garcia Center for the Arts from 3-5 p.m. Saturday, June 17. Many people don't know that Luis spent almost every Saturday since February 2015 helping to renovate the building that houses the Garcia Center for the Arts, said Ernie Garcia.
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A yellow weather warning has been issued for Yorkshire as the region braces itself for heavy downpours and thunderstorms.
READ: Teenager charged with drink driving over McDonald's drive-thru golf buggy incident in North Yorkshire
Could Yorkshire be hit by thunder and hail?'Left pic: Andrew Manning
The warning, which is in place between midnight on Thursday, May 31 and 9pm on Friday, June 1, tells resident that thunderstorms in the south will move northwards, with scattered storms across southern, central and and northwesterly parts of the country.
The Met Office, who issued the warning, say up to 30mm of rain could fall in an hour with up to 60mm over the coure of a few hours.
READ: Roger Ratcliffe: Late arrival of smaller birds has had people perplexed
Frequent lightning and large hail are also a possibility.
DETROIT -- Jewel Upshaw, the mother of a G League basketball player who died in March after collapsing on the court during a game, has filed a lawsuit accusing the NBA and the Detroit Pistons of negligence.
Zeke Upshaw, 26, played for the Grand Rapids Drive, a G League affiliate of the Pistons. He collapsed during a game at Grand Rapids on March 24 and died two days later .
The lawsuit, which seeks a jury trial, was filed Wednesday in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. The NBA and Pistons are named as defendants, along with SSJ Group and The DeltaPlex Arena.
The lawsuit alleges that medical personnel at the game failed to attempt lifesaving measures in a timely fashion.
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Retired four star General Barry McCaffrey discusses his tweet over the weekend, where he said that President Trump is threatening U.S. national security by continuing to deny or ignore reports of Russian political inference across the globe. He speaks with Bloomberg’s Peter Barnes and Nathan Hager on Bloomberg Radio’s "Politics, Policy, Power and Law."
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SACRAMENTO — UC Davis Health is under fire from local communities who say the academic health centers under its umbrella are refusing to provide primary care to Medi-Cal beneficiaries.
The Health Equity Action Team claims that many within the 15 underserved communities directly surrounding the UC Davis Health campus only have access to the centers’ emergency departments.
Those in attendance at Monday’s press conference led by community representatives say the university health system should serve the community since it is supported by taxpayers.
Dr. Richard Pan, representing the 6th Senate District, voiced his concerns for his district’s residents at the conference. Pan, who was once a university faculty member, says UC Davis Health has not been coming up with good enough reasons for denying Medi-Cal patients.
A billboard was put above Sutterville Road and Franklin Boulevard that reflects the team’s call to action, with hopes that UC Davis leadership will take notice.
In 1671, Giovanni Domenico Cassini, an Italian-French astronomer, discovered Iapetus, Saturn's third largest moon. Even back then, Cassini knew there was something odd about this moon, because he only saw it on the west side of Saturn, never the east. He deduced, correctly, that one side of Iapetus is bright and the other dark and because the moon's rotation is locked such that the same side is always facing Saturn, Iapetus' bright side faces Earth only when it is to the east of Saturn. Spacecraft have since gotten a much clearer look at Iapetus' two-tone surface, including this photograph by Cassini's namesake, NASA's Cassini probe last year.
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is expected to suspend its search for a chief executive on Thursday, dealing a blow to reform efforts at an agency that has become synonymous with dysfunction.
The bistate agency started its search more than two years ago in the wake of a report commissioned by the governors of New York and New...
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Is the cat out of the bag or nah. Martin Lawrence aka
Martin Payne along with two of his main characters Tisha Campbell
(Gina) and Tichina Arnold (Pam), originally from the 1990’s classic
show of five seasons strong are out & about in public.
Friday lunch courtesy of ” Ol Marty Mar” at a hot spot in California.
Not too long before the paparazzi arrived on the scene, seeking answers of the
rumor about the show returning to tv. Of course Martin and Pam kept it short and sweat painting a few hints.
But on the flip side Gina kept it real.com. Although her responses came off raunchy,
a true Martin fan can still read the vibe, and sense the energy.
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W. Bay Street at Brittany Street is back open after a crash involving a pedestrian took place Friday afternoon.
Metro Police say the pedestrian was transported with serious injuries.
#SCMPDTraffic: W Bay St. at Brittany St. closed due to vehicle vs. pedestrian crash. Ped. transported w/ serious injuries. TIU on scene. pic.twitter.com/FHAR1LBZqn — SCMPD (@scmpd) October 6, 2017
The road was closed while traffic investigators processed the scene.
Few other details are known at this time.
Stay with WTOC for updates.
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - A 110-foot yacht docked for renovations caught fire Tuesday afternoon in Fort Lauderdale.
Sky 10 was above the scene as the boat was burning at 2200 Marina Bay Drive.
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At one point, large plumes of smoke were coming from the hatch leading below deck.
A firefighter could be seen putting a water hose in one of the portholes.
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The third-seeded Michigan State Spartans suffered an upset Sunday afternoon to the 11th-seeded Syracuse Orange.
Watch what the distraught Spartans had to say after the game -- watch above.
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Wall Street expects Progressive Corp to report quarterly earnings at $0.5 per share on revenue of $6.55 billion before the opening bell. Progressive shares rose 0.16 percent to $43.68 in after-hours trading.
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ST. LOUIS- Fair St. Louis returns to Archgrounds after being held in Forest Park for during their four-year renovations. The fair opens at noon Wednesday, July 4th.
One of the major attractions will be the return of the Boeing air show. There are two air shows taking place today.
The first show is scheduled for 12:30p.m. and the last show will be at 6:45 p.m. FOX 2 captured the aircraft rehearsal Tuesday in Cahokia.
There were no air shows when the fair was in Forest Park, that will be quite a treat for the thousands of people who will come here to the arch for the fair this year.
The St. Louis Symphony performs on the main stage at 8:30p.m. followed by the annual fireworks at 9:45p.m.
ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Javon Bess had 17 points and 11 rebounds and made all six of his free throws Saturday night to help Saint Louis beat Fordham 73-50.
The Billikens (13-11, 6-5 Atlantic 10) led 37-18 at halftime after closing the first half with a 15-0 run and maintained a double-digit edge throughout the second half, keeping their lead between 12 and 23 in the period.
Jalen Johnson had 14 points, D.J. Foreman scored 12 and Hasahn French had 11 points and 11 rebounds for Saint Louis. Jordan Goodwin added nine points, 10 rebounds, five assists and four steals. Goodwin grabbed six of his boards on the offensive glass.
Saint Louis had 17 offensive rebounds and a 48-31 overall advantage on the glass.
Joseph Chartouny had 11 points and Cavit Havsa scored 10 for Fordham (7-15, 2-8). Ivan Raut and Prokop Slanina added nine points each.
Max and Leroy get into an argument while trying to save The Bureau Underground and Captain Lafrey has to stop them.
RHA and GSA's 9th Annual TTU Drag Show will be held on Wednesday, March 21st at 8 p.m. Perform a group or solo Amateur Act in front of fellow students, staff, and community members alongside Professional Drag Queens. Use the link to sign up through OrgSync: https://orgsync.com/155025/forms/293159. There will be a mandatory audition/dress rehearsal on Thursday, March 1st at 6 p.m. in the Leadership Development Center in the Carpenter/Wells Complex.
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PARK HILLS, Mo. (AP) _ An eastern Missouri woman is being treated for burns from a house fire, and a man who saw the fire from a neighboring home is credited with saving her life.
The Daily Journal newspaper in Park Hills, Missouri reports that fire broke out Tuesday afternoon at the Park Hills home of a 74-year-old woman. Richard Cowell Jr. was visiting his sister when they saw smoke coming from the woman’s home.
Cowell saw the woman in the doorway, apparently dazed. He pulled her from the home and put out a fire on her skin. She was flown to a St. Louis hospital with burns to her back and head.
The home was badly damaged. Smoking is the suspected cause of the fire but an investigation continues.
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At 9:39 am Attala Deputies were called to Highway 12 East near the Vo-Tec for a minor auto accident involving a Water and Light truck. No injuries were reported and drivers stated all that was needed was a report.
Lewis University announced nit would help student who will be affected by the closing of St. Joseph's College in Rensselaer, Ind. at the end of the 2016-17 academic year.
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Wright (knee) was arrested on domestic assault charges over the weekend, Rob Bradford of WEEI.com reports.
The Wright family released a statement, claiming the incident was a verbal argument and that he did not raise a hand to anyone. The Red Sox also released a statement saying that police and MLB are both looking into the matter. Under MLB's personal conduct policy, players can and have been suspended when the commissioner's office finds cause, so it's possible that a suspension could be coming for Wright. He ended the year on the DL after undergoing left knee surgery in May.
EUCLID, Ohio (AP) - Police say an officer responding to a report of a suspicious vehicle fatally shot a man in a Cleveland suburb.
Euclid police say the shooting occurred around 7 am Monday. Police say they believe the man who was killed was in his 20's. An officer was taken to a hospital for medical evaluation and released. Police didn't immediately release additional details.
The state attorney general's Bureau of Criminal Investigation is assisting police to determine how the shooting occurred.
A spokeswoman for BCI says two officers responded to the suspicious vehicle, but only one officer fired.
State investigators are trying to find out what happened from the time the officers encountered the man in the vehicle and the time the man was shot.
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New Delhi: Senior IAS officer Pradeep Singh Kharola on Monday took charge as the Chairman and Managing Director of Air India.
Kharola assumed charge from Rajiv Bansal.
A 1985-batch Karnataka cadre officer, Kharola would be steering the national carrier at a time when the government has started the process for its strategic disinvestment.
He was the managing director of Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd since February 2015.
Among others, Kharola has worked in various posts in Karnataka, including as the chairman of Karnataka Urban Infrastructure Development and Finance Corporation Ltd. He has also served as principal secretary to the Karnataka chief minister.
As part of efforts to revive the fortunes of Air India -- which is staying afloat on taxpayers' money -- the government has decided on selling stake in the airline.
The carrier, which has a debt burden of more than Rs 50,000 crore, managed to eke out operational profit for the first time in a decade in 2015-16.
Tunisian President Beji Caid Essebsi on Sunday said that his government suspects Israel of being behind the assassination of Hamas engineer Mohamed Zaouari, Haaretz reported. Zaouari, an aviation scientist, was shot to death outside his home in Sfax, Tunisia, on December 15. Hamas said two days after his death that he was a member of the organization's military wing and one of the leaders of its drone program.
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HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania legislative Republican leaders say a Democratic justice’s comments about gerrymandering should require him to remove himself from a case challenging the state’s congressional district map.
In a court filing Friday, they accused Supreme Court Justice David Wecht of bias. They asked that he recuse himself or have the court invalidate his tie-breaking vote in November that put the case on a fast track.
They’re citing statements he made critical of gerrymandering even before his court took the case.
By a 5-to-2 vote on party lines, the justices last month found the Republican-crafted 2011 congressional map violates the state constitution.
The GOP also wants the U.S. Supreme Court to put the Pennsylvania case on hold.
The voters who challenged the map argue the case involves the state constitution, so federal courts should defer to the state court.
MINNEAPOLIS (WHDH) – Patriots fans gathered in Minneapolis Saturday after to get in the Super Bowl spirit.
Fans braved the freezing cold and snow at a rally held in middle of downtown Minneapolis.
Cheerleaders, former players and team owner Robert Kraft pumped up fans from the stage.
The Super Bowl just 24 hours away, and many fans who traveled from Massachusetts still do not have tickets. The Patriots decided to once again reward the loyal fans by giving away tickets during a game at the rally.
People on stage tossed rubber balls into the crowd—anyone with a six on their ball won tickets. The winners were a diehard fan from Peterborough, New Hampshire and a woman who grew up in Mass. but now lives in Minnesota.
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The current plan for tonight's RAW is for The Ultimate Deletion match between Matt Hardy and Bray Wyatt to close the broadcast, according to PWInsider. This is the match that was taped at Matt's compound in Cameron, NC a few weeks back.Samoa Joe is backstage for tonight's show but there's no word yet on if he will be returning. This is the first time Joe has been backstage for TV since the Royal Rumble match.John Cena and Ronda Rousey are also backstage at tonight's RAW. Rousey is scheduled for an in-ring promo tonight.Follow Marc on Twitter at @this_is_marc . Send any news, tips or corrections to us by clicking here
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Here you'll find all the latest breaking news from across Nottinghamshire .
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Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, has spoken about meeting Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, at Saturday’s PDP National Convention.
Fani-Kayode and Fayose joined over 3,000 delegates at the Eagles Square in Abuja for the event.
The non-elective convention was the first of such gathering, since the Supreme Court’s decision to reinstate the National Caretaker Committee (NCC) led by Senator Ahmed Mohammed Makarfi.
Fani-Kayode posted an image of the two men at the event on Twitter, and wrote: “Greek meets Greek, lion meets lion, warrior meets warrior…..God bless PDP!!!”
Fayose unveiled his presidential campaign at the convention.
The Governor, who is the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Governors’ Forum stormed the venue of the party’s non-election National convention in an attire bearing his 2019 campaign ambition.
He arrived the Eagles Square wearing his 2019 presidential campaign shirt and cap. He also had his entourage carrying his 2019 presidential campaign posters.
We’re on a mission, trying to stay in the playoff race. We’re doing a good job of it.
SALT LAKE CITY — Atlanta’s own Derrick Favors won’t be facing his hometown Hawks on Tuesday night.
The Utah Jazz forward will miss the game with left knee soreness.
Favors isn’t the only one on Utah’s injury list: Backup point guard Raul Neto won’t be playing for the fourth consecutive game with a left wrist fracture and rookie center Tony Bradley is still in the concussion protocol.
Favors contributed 10 points, six rebounds, three blocks and two steals in Utah’s most recent 103-97 victory against the Sacramento Kings on Saturday.
“We’re on a mission, trying to stay in the playoff race,” Favors said after the Kings win. “We’re doing a good job of it.”
He averages 12 points, 7.2 rebounds and a block in his eighth season out of Georgia Tech. He grew up on Cleveland Avenue on Atlanta’s south side and attended South Atlanta High School.
In Saugatuck, you expect the (mostly) women Peppermint Stick Brigade to attack the equally-zany male Snow Shovel Drill team with Silly String in front of Butler Street crowds near the end of their annual procession. Saturday’s annual holiday fun also included a Santa appearance, a tree-lighting ceremony and more. (Photo by Scott Sullivan)
MURRELLS INLET, SC (WMBF) – The Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office and the State Law Enforcement Division conducted alcohol compliance checks in Murrells Inlet in the Marsh Walk area Friday night.
According to a GCSO news release, deputies issued citations for open container and minor in possession of alcohol. A bartender at the Tuna Shak at 4123 Highway 17 Business was cited for selling beer to a minor.
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Toshiba, a fixture of Japan Inc. for more than a century, is in big trouble — to the tune of $6.3 billion. The company announced that whopping loss after the market closed in Tokyo today, and that may not be the worst yet. Some news reports say Toshiba might not survive in its current form. It is, as they say, complicated. But at the center of this is Toshiba’s big bet that turned sour on nuclear energy in the U.S.
Attempted Murder Trial for Yankton Man Moved to Summer
YANKTON, S.D. – Trial has been moved to this summer for a Yankton man shot by a state trooper following a December 2016 chase.
Curt Adams Sr. has pleaded not guilty to charges including attempted murder, aggravated assault of a police officer and aggravated eluding. He was to stand trial this month, but the Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan reports that the date has been moved to July 16.
The trial is expected to last a week. Defense attorneys had sought to move it out of Yankton, but Judge Cheryle Gering on Monday denied the request. Adams is accused of shooting at the trooper, who returned fire. An investigation concluded the trooper was justified in shooting Adams, who recovered.
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MIRAMAR (CBSMiami) – There’s been a deadly dog attack in Miramar and the victim is a young child.
According to Miramar Fire officials, they received a call regarding an animal bite for a pediatric patient at a home located at 2420 Kingston Drive.
When fire officials arrived, it was determined their services were not needed. The child was not transported.
Miramar Police has confirmed that the child killed was an 8-month-old female.
The girl was in the care of a female relative at the time of the attack, police say, adding that the dog is a family pet.
A description for the attacking dog has not been given by authorities yet.
Video from Chopper 4 shows what appears to be a large dog in the backyard of the home but authorities confirmed that it is not the dog involved in the attack.
This is a developing story and details will be updated.
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UPDATE: She was found safe and sound at Atwater Metro, according to Montreal police.
Our original story follows
Montreal police are seeking the public’s help in tracking down a missing 13-year-old girl.
Jiangtian Liu was last seen in the Cote-des-Neiges area, but takes the metro and could be anywhere in Montreal.
Her family is concerned for her safety.
Jiangtian is Asian, 1.5 metres (4 foot 11), 54 kgs (119 lbs.), and has dark eyes and long black hair.
Anyone with information about her disappearance is urged to contact Info-Crime Montreal at 514 393-1133. All calls are anonymous and confidential.
She was last seen wearing a black sleeveless coat with a hood, a white sweater, dark pants and dark winter boots:
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IMPHAL, Dec 11: The State Government has nominated Commissioner of Taxes, Manipur, as the Nodal Officer of Manipur, to identify the relevant registries and authorities/offices responsible for recovery of taxes/ other dues and issues of property attachment orders under Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2012 (SARFAESI Act).
Kerry Rosen, left and Lala Archie sing "This Little Light of Mine" in Savannah, Ga., at Savannah Taking Action for Resistance's candlelight vigil for the victims of Charlottesville, Va. The vigil took place a day after a white supremacist rally spiraled into deadly violence in Charlottesville. Fresnans will gather for a discussion of white privilege on Wednesday nights, beginning in September. WILL PEEBLES Associated Press
New Delhi: ‘Dangal’s exceptional performance at the box office led to Bollywood witnessing the biggest 2nd weekend collection ever.
Also Read : Dangal crosses Rs 100 crore mark in opening weekend
With a phenomenal figure of Rs. 32.04 crore on its 2nd Sunday, the Aamir Khan-starrer marked Indian Film Industry’s highest collection on Day 10 taking the cumulative total to Rs. 271.24 crore Nett.
The film embarked on its 2nd week of release, collecting Rs. 18.59 crore on Friday while Saturday registered Rs. 23.07 crore and went ahead to create history on Sunday.
The sports biopic released to a thunderous performance which set the cash registers buzzing upon its release. The film has minted a whooping Rs 271 crore net in the Indian market and is soaring high in the International shores too.
Breaking the demonetisation spell, ‘Dangal’ has gone ahead to break many Box office records, garnering applause from all spheres.
IT HAS BEEN revealed this morning that the government must pass a new law in order to ensure that passenger flight details can be passed onto other EU countries (and others) and international police organisation Interpol.
This is in order to satisfy the EU’s Passenger Name Directive, the stated purpose of which is the prevention, detection and prosecution of terrorism and other serious crimes.
In effect this means that the details (including names, travel dates, contact numbers, payment details, and baggage information, but not including data on race, political opinions, religious beliefs, sexual orientation etc) of all passengers travelling on Irish flights can be shared externally by airlines and travel agents.
The security directive is applicable to all EU countries. But is it something you would be happy about?
We’re asking: Are you comfortable with your flight details being shared with other countries?
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Rising oil costs are expected to push up petrol pump prices for another three months.
Drivers already pay 4p more for unleaded and 5p extra for diesel than in October.
That’s an average rise of 1.34p a month to 122.24p a litre for petrol and 1.56p to 125p for diesel.
The RAC’s Simon Williams said: “Motorists have had to endure their third consecutive monthly increase at the pumps.
“Both petrol and diesel are at their highest for three years and it’s bound to be denting household budgets.”
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The blow comes after the price of oil jumped to $70 a barrel for the first time in three years.
And bankers Goldman Sachs predict it will hit $80 by July – if the pound goes down it could be worse.
The bank said: “Higher demand in America and oil OPEC nations slashing output by 1.2 million barrels a day has tipped it over the $70 mark.”
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Senate President Bukola Saraki is worried over the rising level of youth unemployment in the country. Saraki spoke on Monday in Abuja at a Public Hearing on Youth Development and Empowerment.
He expressed concern that 38.2 million youths in the labour force are either seeking employment or out of job.“It is imperative for the National Assembly, the Executive and the private sector as well as Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) to focus immediate attention on youth unemployment and developmental crisis facing the country,” he said.
A woman has been saved from violent intruders, including one wielding a machete, by her dog.
The 20-year-old victim was pushed to the floor and kicked a number of times in the incident on April 13, Derbyshire Police said.
The woman was attacked by three men between 11.20pm and 11.50pm when she opened the back door of her home on Reeves Road, Derby.
The intruders forced their way in and threatened her with a machete before her dog sprang into action.
One of the men threw a dining room chair at the victim but she managed to escape through the back door.
The dog suffered a cut to the nose in the incident but nothing was stolen from the house, the force said.
Police are urging anyone who saw something suspicious that night to come forward.
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The Oklahoma City Thunder had all their big stars playing for the first time this preseason and despite playing limited minutes, they led OKC to a 102-91 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night at Chesapeake Arena.
Russell Westbrook made his preseason debut and had 9 points and 4 assists in just 10 minutes of action.
Paul George led the Thunder with 25 points and hit three 3-pointers, and also led OKC in minutes played with 27.
Carmelo Anthony only played in the first half, scoring 9 points and grabbing 6 rebounds.
The Thunder are 1-1 in preseason play and will host a team from Melbourne, Australia, on Sunday at 2:00 at Chesapeake Arena.
Follow along with your favorites from the Dave Dameshek Football Program, Move the Sticks, Game Theory and Money, and Around the NFL Podcasts as they make their picks for Week 5 of the 2017 season. Cornhole, Red challenge flag picks, confidence picks and a little yoga will get you through the exciting Week 5 weekend.
The Penguins are attempting to take a 3-0 lead in their first-round series against the Columbus Blue Jackets. We'll be here with live updates and reaction to the game as it unfolds at Nationwide Arena.
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EXCERPTS from over a thousand videos of the confessions of managers and executives of The Brazilian Odebrecht company are being published by the O’Globo chain.
According to information from the medium it has obtained hundreds of hours of confessions that it will publish throughout the week.
Odebrecht admitted in December to US officials that it paid $788 million in bribes to officials in a dozen countries, including Panama.
Its network of bribes was so extensive that it had to create a department specifically to handle the payments.
(AP Photo/Jennifer Kay). Six crosses are placed at a makeshift memorial on the Florida International University campus in Miami on Saturday, March 17, 2018, near the scene of a pedestrian bridge collapse that killed at least six people on March 15.
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1:20 The United States of Powerball
Authorities say a 7-year-old girl and 23-year-old man were both shot in North Philadelphia Tuesday.
Arsenal manager Unai Emery revealed Calum Chambers would be part of his plans in 2018-19 after the defender signed a new long-term contract at the club.
Chambers joined Arsenal in 2014 and has since made 83 appearances, as well as having a successful loan spell at Middlesbrough in 2016-17 and picking up three England caps.
He made 24 appearances last season as Arsenal finished sixth in the Premier League and reached the Europa League semi-finals.
Emery told the club's official website: "I'm delighted Calum has extended his stay with us.
"He played an important role last season and will be part of my plans this season."
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1:32 The truth about prescription opioids and addiction
1:23 At Georgia Brown Elementary in Paso Robles, students learn in English and Spanish
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The CBSE UGC NET November 2017 answer key has been released. The same is available on the official website.
The exam was conducted at various centres across the country on Sunday.
The exam was held from morning 9.30 am to evening 4.30 pm for 84 subjects. It was a big day for the university/college teacher jobs and Junior Research Fellow (JRF) aspirants across the country. Next step in the UGC NET 2017 examination process is the release of answer keys and results. CBSE is expected to release the answer keys and OMR sheets of the exam in January next year.
CBSE conducted NET in 84 subjects at 91 selected NET Examination Cities spread across the country.
According to CBSE, the captured images of response sheets (OMR sheets) of the candidates appeared in UGC NET November, 2017 and answer keys of all the papers will be displayed on the website www.cbsenet.nic.in during first week of January, 2018 (the exact dates will be notified later in the newspapers).
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1:32 Press Secretary says press should focus more on leaks than Flynn's resignation
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Normani Kordei, Ally Brooke, Dinah Jane and Lauren Jauregui are taking a break from Fifth Harmony.
The girl group announced Monday morning that they're taking an indefinite hiatus after six years together.
"After six years going hard, non-stop, we also realized that in order to stay authentic to ourselves and to you, we do need to take some time for now to go on a hiatus from Fifth Harmony in order to pursue solo endeavors," the Twitter statement reads. "We are all very excited and grateful to be able to take this time to learn and grow creatively and really find our footing as individuals. In doing this we are allowing ourselves to gain new experiences, strengths and perspectives that we can bring back to our Fifth Harmony family."
He’s apologized, now let it go.
On Wednesday, feminists across the country went into apoplectic fits, after Carolina Panthers quarterback, Cam Newton, seemed to diss one of their own.
In a nutshell, sports reporter Jourdan Rodrigue asked Newton about the physicality of wide receiver Devin Funchess’ route running. Newton seemed a bit surprised, and his first reaction was to smile, chuckle slightly, and say it was funny to hear a female talk about routes.
As a woman, I wasn’t offended, in the slightest.
Then again, I’m not some uptight, Gloria Steinem-muppet, 3 days into a full-on PMS rager.
Several days removed from the incident and apparently the noise has gotten to Newton – along with the loss of some sponsors – in this oh-so politically correct Bizarro world we now live in.
Newton took to Twitter to release a nearly 2 minute apology video, full of sage advice (“Don’t be me. Be better than me.”) and genuine mea culpa moments.
So can we share a Midol, in the interest of unity, and let this go now?
I hope so.
Max Meunier
a kiss
should be as precious
as a rose unravels
to the sun
delicately ardent
intimately conscious
of its limits
gently coaxing
its full potential
strength through vulnerability
lingering
just as long so as to
bring about its beauty
fostering
with fine attunement
intent to see it flourish
breathing life anew
upon the moment of acquaintance
drawing in its bounty
ebbing as the dawn recedes the sea
urgency coercing tranquil
acquiesce of Pleiades
dare not overstay its presence
reciprocity insists
through yearning skies
a coalescent calming
cries of moonlit lips
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Hamilton transit users can ride the HSR for free starting at 6 p.m. on New Year’s Eve.
The HSR will run all routes that typically run on Sundays, with the last buses departing at approximately 2:30 a.m. Several routes will have increased service, with buses every 15 to 30 minutes.
Full schedules will be posted at hamilton.ca/hsr.
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Byron Froese and defenceman Frank Corrado are headed to the Toronto Marlies.
Froese was sent to the AHL affiliate on a loan and Corrado will join him on a conditioning stint, the team announced on Monday.
Froese played in two games with the Leafs this season, averaging 8:01 of ice time. The 25-year-old has 12 goals and five assists in 27 games with the Marlies.
Corrado has been a healthy scratch for most of his Maple Leafs tenure and has suited up for just one game this season. The 23-year-old fifth round pick of the Vancouver Canucks played more than 16 minutes in Toronto’s loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins on November 12.
John Tumino needs about $10,000 more to pay off a new van that helps deliver food, clothes and medical care to homeless people in the Syracuse area. This year's Crawfish Festival and Clambake in Clinton Square will benefit In My Father's Kitchen , an organization Tumino, a chef, founded about six years ago to help feed people in Syracuse.
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Corinth, MISS — The Mississippi Bureau of Investigations has issued a missing child alert.
They are looking for six-month-old Zayden Joyner of Corinth. Officials say he is with Pricilla Parmley – Joyner.
They were last seen around 8 Friday evening at Oakdale Trailer Park on Fulton Drive.
They were traveling in an older model white Dodge Dakota pick-up truck.
If you have any information on their whereabouts call Corinth Police.
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DIXON — A Lee County judge has set bond at $1 million for a former LaSalle County sheriff’s deputy who surrendered after a multi-day manhunt.
Judge Ronald Jacobson on Thursday set the bond for 46-year-old Lowell Maxwell Ambler of Mendota, who is charged with home invasion and kidnapping in Lee County. Lee County prosecutors said at Thursday’s hearing that Ambler also may face charges in Will County. Ambler appeared via video wearing a black-and-white striped jail uniform.
Ambler was peacefully taken into custody Thursday morning at a home in Earlville after being the subject of a law enforcement search since Monday. He was wanted for contacting the mother of the teenage girl he’s accused of holding against her will.
Ambler’s next court date is Nov. 13.
–Associated Press
Who better to host a sports career assembly for students than a national champion? Participants in the Franklin L. Williams Middle School 7's Students Interested in Sports Career Opportunities program received a special treat when seven-time U.S. track and field champion Joetta Clark Diggs spoke to the students about careers in sports and her experiences.
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NORWALK, Conn. (AP) — Nothing says love like a free STD test.
One Connecticut city is celebrating Valentine’s Day by offering free testing for HIV and sexually transmitted diseases.
The Norwalk Health Department normally charges $10 for the service, but is waiving the fee on Tuesday.
Theresa Argondezzi, a health educator with the department, tells The Hour (http://bit.ly/2lLCrLh ) that Valentine’s Day is a great time to be open and honest about sexual health with loved ones.
She says there were four new cases of HIV in Norwalk in 2015, the most recent year for which data are available, and 335 city residents living with HIV. Norwalk falls below the state average for the number of chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis cases.
Norwalk is a coastal city of about 90,000 residents in southwestern Connecticut.
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It’s right in the heart of the medieval town of Cannobio on Lake Maggiore’s northwestern shore. This is one of the lake’s most appealing towns, with a tranquil historical centre of cobbled alleyways and charming historical buildings. The lakefront promenade, a stone’s throw from the hotel, is lined with terrace restaurants and cafés.
Stretching behind the town, the Valle Cannobina offers hiking trails and lovely views, while the Orrido di Sant’Anna is a rocky gorge set amid wooded slopes; overlooking the gorge is Sant’Anna restaurant, a particularly pleasant spot to enjoy a meal.
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It is the beginning of the week and here is your thought. The fool is known for being a great starter. The wise are known for being a great finisher. The question of the hour is which are you? Remember it is not how you begin that matters it is how you finish. So today whatever you do finish well.
SAN FRANCISCO — The mother of a girl at the centre of a medical and religious debate over brain death says she doesn’t regret moving from California to New Jersey so her daughter could receive care after being declared dead.
Nailah Winkfield told reporters Tuesday that she gave up everything for daughter Jahi McMath, but it was worthwhile. The San Francisco Chronicle reports that Jahi will be buried Friday in Hayward, California.
Winkfield says doctors declared Jahi dead on June 22 after an operation to treat an intestinal issue.
McMath had already been declared dead in December 2013 after suffering irreversible brain damage during routine surgery in California when she was 13.
Winkfield refused to accept the conclusion and took McMath to New Jersey, which accommodates religions that don’t recognize brain death.
It’s hoped a softening of US-imposed sanctions will help to protect jobs in West Limerick.
Russian-owned Aughinish, which is the largest alumina refinery in Europe, may have US-imposed sanctions softened in the coming weeks, subject to conditions relating to its owner.
According to Bloomberg News, the US Treasury has discussed a path for lifting the sanctions on Rusal, the parent company which owns the refinery, if owner Oleg Deripaska relinquishes control.
The company employees over 450 people at its plant and has over 400 indirectly employed through contractors, with many commuting from North Kerry.
Councillor for the Adare-Rathkeale Municipal District, Emmet O’Brien, says it’s vital to protect those employed in Aughinish and related industries.
He adds all local representatives in both North Kerry and West Limerick must do whatever they can to ensure the jobs stay in the West Munster region.
REDWOOD FALLS, Minn. — More rain is expected Wednesday, July 4 in Minnesota.
One day earlier, a 16-year-old drove into a sinkhole in Redwood Falls after heavy rains washed out a roadway.
Jaxon Lang had to climb out his car’s back window to get out. The Renville County Sheriff’s Office says the sinkhole was formed after a culvert beneath the township road was washed out.
Lang wasn’t hurt, thanks to his seat belt and the car’s airbag. He only had his license for about a month, and his car for a few weeks.
Flooded roads, yards and rivers were reported across the area.
Mogadishu, June 15 (IANS) At least eight people were killed in a suicide bomb attack on a restaurant in Mogadishu on Wednesday.
Police officer Mohamed Nur confirmed to Xinhua about the bomb attack which hit the Posh Restaurant in Hodan district claimed eight lives.
“We can now confirm eight people were killed in the bomb attack. The attackers used a vehicle loaded with explosives and rammed into the restaurant,” Nur was quoted as saying.
The explosion also hit Pizza House which is located opposite to Posh Restaurant. The two restaurants are frequented by government officials and young people.
A witness said the explosion was huge and could be felt from a distance.
Heavy gunfire could be heard as gunmen fought inside the restaurant, frequented by local youth and public servants.
No group has claimed responsibility for the attacks but Al-Shabaab terrorist group has been behind similar attacks in the capital.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Police in Kansas City, Missouri, say an 8-year-old boy has died after being hit by a garbage truck outside his grandparents" home.
Television station WDAF reports that Dra'Viontay Baker was playing in a small wagon with a 9-year-old friend when the truck hit him Friday afternoon.
Police say Dra'Viontay was rushed to Children's Mercy Hospital, where he died. Officials said the boy was a third-grader at Truman Elementary. His friend was not injured.
Police say the driver was not impaired and stayed on the scene until officers and medics arrived. The driver told police he was unable to stop in time to avoid hitting the boy.
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Information from: WDAF-TV, http://www.wdaftv4.com
Groups seek more protections for prehistoric-looking fish
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Conservation and environmental groups are seeking more federal protections for a rare fish that's known to exist in only one area of Indiana within the entire Ohio River basin.
The lake sturgeons found in Indiana's East Fork of the White River are the species' last known naturally reproducing population in the six-state Ohio River basin that spans Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
The prehistoric-looking species is already state-endangered in Indiana. The Center for Biological Diversity wants the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to also list the species as threatened or endangered nationally.
The Indiana Wildlife Federation, the Hoosier Environmental Council and the Sierra Club's Indiana chapter are backing the center's request for protections for the fish, which can live a century and exceed 8 feet in length.
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OH, THAT LIBERAL FASCISM. ‘F*ck Steve Scalise’: HuffPost writer Jesse Benn wishes ‘violent resistance’ were more ‘organized.’
A year ago, Benn wrote a screed at the HuffPo headlined, “Sorry Liberals, A Violent Response To Trump Is As Logical As Any:”
In the face of media, politicians, and GOP primary voters normalizing Trump as a presidential candidate—whatever your personal beliefs regarding violent resistance—there’s an inherent value in forestalling Trump’s normalization. Violent resistance accomplishes this. In spite of this, such resistance is apparently more offensive and unacceptable to societal norms and liberal sensibilities than the nastiness being resisted in the first place.
A year ago, I would have written the snarky Allahpundit-inspired “What could go wrong?” rejoinder. Today, sadly, we know.
South Gibson falls in the rematch versus Humboldt
MEDINA, Tenn. — The South Gibson Hornets fell for the second time this season the Humboldt Vikings, 48-41.
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Facebook is in the news this week, for handing over 3,000 Russian-linked ads to congressional investigators. Unlike ads for politicians or causes that appear in print, TV or on the radio, Facebook ads are not fact checked, and it's often not clear who paid for them. A new tool from news organization ProPublica aims to make this information more transparent. For more, Lizzie O'Leary spoke with ProPublica senior reporter, Julia Angwin.
Are you looking for a spectacular light display to view this holiday season?? We found a fantastic one for you located right here in Cranberry Township!
For the past 8 years, Wayne Baker and his family have been spreading Christmas cheer through their own home light display. The lights are synchronized to music on their own FM radio station.
Every year they choose a different autism charity to sponsor in honor of Wayne’s step-son who has asperger syndrome. 100% of the proceeds go towards their yearly chosen organization. They have a money box with a string of red lights around it in their front yard if you wish to contribute.
You can find more info on their Facebook page @bakerfamilychristmas:
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You have until January 1st this year to check it out! Here’s where they’re located:
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Firemen try to extinguish a building on fire following clashes with police after a police check went wrong, in the Breil district, in Nantes, France, late July 3, 2018. EPA-EFE/FRANCK DUBRAY
People clash with police after a police check went wrong, in the Breil district, in Nantes, France, late July 3, 2018. EPA-EFE/FRANCK DUBRAY
Firemen extinguish a car on fire following clashes with police after a police check went wrong, in the Breil district, in Nantes, France, late July 3, 2018.
The French government has called for calm following a night of violence in the western city of Nantes over the death of a motorist following an alleged scuffle with police.
Interior minister Gérard Collomb condemned Tuesday evening's violence that unfolded in several districts of the city, repeating calls made by other officials for calm.
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With a couple of strokes of good luck, followed up by some intense police work, local investigators and patrol officers apparently prevented a triple murder last week. Beeville Police Department Detective Sgt.
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The Showcase National Championship game was played Friday at Wheeler Fieldhouse.In the matchup between Houston and Dallas, Showcase Dallas beat Showcase Houston 145-119.Junior Tyreek Smith, of Trinity Christian School, earned MVP honors with 22 points, 17 rebounds and four blocks. Cade Cunningham finished with 20 points and Jahmius Ramsey with 19 points.Showcase Houston was led by Yates senior and future SFA Lumberjack Mitchell Seraille with 24 points and Sahvir Wheeler, of Houston Christian, finished with 23.
Tok Bali ECRL station to cater for cargo, passengers
PASIR PUTEH, Aug 14 — The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) will have its largest station in Kelantan in Tok Bali as it would serve both cargo and passengers.
Kelantan Federal Development Department (Technical Division) deputy director Kahadi Hassan said this was because Tok Bali has a maritime port, marine product landing centre as well as potential tourism activities.
“The four other stations in the state namely Jelawat, Tunjong, Wakaf Bharu and Pengkalan Kubor will be utilised to transport passengers only,” he told reporters after a handing over ceremony of a field and pavilion project to Pasir Puteh District Council (MDPP) president Mohd Anis Hussein here today.
Also present were Pasir Puteh MP Datuk Nik Mazlan Nik Mohamed and Semerak assemblyman Datuk Zawawi Othman.
The project costing more than RM1 million was funded by the federal government to improve social facilities in the district. — Bernama
The newly renamed Bobby McDonald Milking Contest was once again a highlight of the Hopkins County Dairy Festival this year. And, the big winner?
Peyton Dietze took top honors among this year’s queen candidates, who led off the competition. Last year’s queen, Sadie Evans, gave this year’s group of seven candidates brief instructions before turning them loose on seven dairy cows.
The rules were simple — milk for three minutes and whoever had the most, won.
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"We simply don't have enough manpower," Buffalo-based agent Dean Mandel told the House Homeland Security Committee in 2016.
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2018 Georgia quarterback prospect Justin Fields ended his recruitment on Friday, when he elected to stay home for his collegiate career, picking Georgia over LSU, Florida State and Auburn.
LSU was able to host Fields for an official visit for its contest with Chattanooga on September 8, but the Tigers had a lot of ground to make up on Florida State and Georgia--the two schools that established itself as leaders for his services.
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BRUSSELS (AP) — Amnesty International is accusing European Union countries of being complicit in the abuse of migrants detained in Libya.
The human rights group said in a report made public Tuesday that moves by EU member countries to cut off the main migration route from Africa to Europe have trapped an estimated 20,000 migrants in overcrowded and unsanitary Libyan detention facilities.
It also accused Libyan coast guard of collaborating with people smugglers and accepting kickbacks to let migrant boats leave for Europe.
Amnesty says it has documentary evidence that a boat donated by Italy was involved in an interception operation in which up to 50 people drowned.
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EU officials have rejected criticism of Europe’s approach to curbing immigration and say the bloc’s money has been channeled into Libya through United Nations agencies.
Travelling by air in India is now cheaper than taking an autorickshaw, Minister of State for Civil Aviation Jayant Sinha said at a conclave in Indore on Saturday, according to PTI.
“Some people will say that I’m talking nonsense,” he said, explaining that when compared on the basis of each kilometre, air travel turned out to be cheaper. “Passengers spend only Rs 5 a kilometre on air travel from Indore to Delhi, but if you take an autorickshaw in this city, you spend Rs 8 to Rs 10 a kilometre.”
Sinha also said that more people were taking flights today, as India has the cheapest air fares in the world. Four years ago, 11 crore people took flights, and this number is likely to rise to 20 crore by the end of the current financial year, he said.
April 10 Interactive Entertainment China Cultural Technology Investments Ltd:
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Brian signs up everyone to help at a homeless shelter and the others place gifts under the tree.
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Wide receiver Marcus Simms has been suspended for West Virginia’s season opener following his arrest on suspicion of drunken driving.
West Virginia coach Dana Holgorsen announced the suspension Monday night. Holgorsen says in a statement that Simms also must fulfil certain requirements before reinstatement. The statement did not specify the conditions.
Holgorsen says Simms will be allowed to participate in team activities during the suspension.
The Dominion Post reports that according to a criminal complaint, Simms was arrested Sunday and charged with DUI and driving on a suspended or revoked license for DUI.
Simms played in nine games as a freshman last season and caught six passes for 95 yards and a touchdown.
West Virginia opens the season Sept. 3 against Virginia Tech in Landover, Maryland.
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MILWAUKEE -- At one point or another everyone has experienced stress. But do you know how to deal with it? Karen Fischer, a psychotherapist with Aurora Behavioral Health Services, joins Real Milwaukee with some techniques we can use when we feel street creeping in.
• Stress is a normal psychological and physical reaction to the ever-increasing demands of life.
• Surveys show that many Americans experience challenges with stress at some point during the year.
• Yet sometimes life happens and pressures at work, home or at school can build up and people need some support
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GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (AP) — A man killed in a shootout with Bureau of Land Management officers in western Colorado killed two people and wounded five others at a bar in Colorado Springs 25 years ago.
The Mesa County Coroner’s Office said Tuesday that 67-year-old Eugene Herbert Baylis died of multiple gunshot wounds.
The Gazette reports that he was acquitted in the 1993 shootings after his attorneys argued he fired in self-defense after a motorcycle gang member shot him in the face earlier with a pellet gun.
Authorities say two BLM rangers were checking on a van parked on BLM property near Grand Junction Sunday when Baylis fired at officers, hitting one in his protective vest. The other officer returned fire, killing Baylis.
The Daily Sentinel reports the BLM hasn’t provided an update on the wounded officer.
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Northwestern Lake County in northeastern Illinois…
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* At 128 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Greenwood, or
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McHenry, Woodstock, Antioch, Fox Lake, Harvard, Lake Villa,
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Johnsburg, Lakemoor, Spring Grove, Richmond, Hebron, Bull Valley,
McCullom Lake, Ringwood and Greenwood.
HOLYOKE - Holyoke firefighters extinguished a fire on the roof of a vacant factory at 5 Appleton St. before it could spread to the interior of the building, a fire official said.
The fire was apparently started by workers repairing the roof, and is considered an accident, according to Holyoke Fire Department Capt. Kevin Cavagnac.
No one was injured, and damage was confined to the roof and some interior supports. Firefighters had to cut holes in the roof in pursuit of hot spots.
Damage was estimated at around $5,000.
The fire was reported just before noon by 911 calls.
Firefighters from South Hadley and Chicopee assisted under mutual aid.
NEW YORK (AP) - Small businesses created fewer jobs during May, joining larger companies in a slowdown that may be due to a lack of qualified candidates.
Payroll company ADP said Wednesday it counted 38,000 new jobs at its customers with 49 or fewer employees. That's down from an average of nearly 59,000 in the first four months of this year.
ADP's tally of new jobs at companies of all sizes fell to 178,000 from a four-month average of nearly 229,000.
Some companies have said in surveys they want to hire but struggle to find candidates with the right skills. A survey released Wednesday by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and MetLife showed that 32 percent of the 1,002 small business owners questioned between late March and late April expect to hire.
Applications are now open for the Core residency program at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. During the nine-month residency, the program’s artists have the opportunity to meet visiting curators, lecturers, and other artists from across the world. Fellows also participate in a yearlong seminar featuring talks and conversations that center around their interests.
Although the residency is technically only nine-months long, many residents apply and are accepted for a second year. In addition to biweekly meetings and seminars and Thursday evening lectures, the program offers participants a “$17,500 stipend, 24-hour access to a private studio or office, and borrowing privileges at the Museum’s Hirsch Library and Rice University’s Fondren Library.”
Applications for the 2018–19 year are due on April 1, 2018. Watch the video below for more information about the Core program and to learn why Glasstire named it one of the top five artist residencies in Texas.
Lin-Manuel Miranda and Ben Platt's Release New Song for 'March for Our Lives' The Broadway stars came together to release 'Found/Tonight,' The track is a mashup of Hamilton's 'The Story of Tonight' and Dear Evan Hansen's 'You Will Be Found.' 'Found/Tonight' was arranged by Alex Lacamoire, Alex Lacamoire, via Twitter March for Our Lives is a demonstration for better gun control that will take place Sun., March 24 in Washington, D.C. It comes on the heels of the February shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School that killed 17 students. The song is available on
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MOWBRAY MOUNTAIN, Tennessee (WDEF) – A home owner on Mowbray Mountain called the fire department Monday night after lightning hit his house.
It happened at 1124 Montlake Road around 8:40 PM.
Officials with the Mowbray Volunteer Fire Department say the lightning hit the eaves of the corner of the home.
It blew off the soffet and the interior sheetrock in an upstairs bedroom.
It caused about $5-7,000 of physical damage plus shorting out the electrical system.
No one was hurt, but the family had to move out for the night.
Two men were arrested outside Walmart on Sanguinetti Road early Sunday morning on suspicion of drug possession and theft after a concealed knife was found on one of the men. About 12:15 a.m. Sunday, Sonora Police officers responded to the 1100 block of Sanguinetti Road in the parking lot near Walmart on a report that two intoxicated men had caused a disturbance and stolen merchandise.
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The BTC/USD pair extended its bullish momentum on Monday, having surpassed Friday’s high of $3580 to refresh record highs above $ 4000 mark.
The latest upsurge in Bitcoin was mainly driven by renewed optimism, after a plan to quicken trade execution by moving some data off the main network was activated last week.
The crypto currency jumped to a peak of $4,125.17 on Monday, a gain of 15% since Friday.
Justin Short, London-based founder of trading platform Nous, as cited by Bloomberg, noted: “People are starting to price in the consumer demand from Coinbase’s $100 million fund-raising round. That’s a lot of advertising budget. Every $1 million of marketing brings new demand, which increases the price as the supply is limited by design.”
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CAMARILLO, Calif. (AP) – The average price of a gallon of regular-grade gasoline jumped 8 cents nationally over the past three weeks, to $2.40.
Industry analyst Trilby Lundberg of the Lundberg Survey said Sunday that the spike results from higher crude oil prices.
The current price is 23 cents above where it was a year ago, but well below where it was in mid-August of 2015, 2014, and 2013.
Gas in San Francisco was the most expensive in the contiguous United States at an average of $3.02 a gallon. The cheapest was in Jackson, Mississippi, at $2.08 a gallon.
The U.S. average diesel price is $2.57, up 6 cents over the past three weeks.
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Gov. Terry McAuliffe has announced that Tazewell County in southwestern Virginia will receive $300,000 in grant funding to provide transition assistance to coal industry-related businesses.
The funding will go to the Heart of Appalachia Collaborative Economic Transition Project, also known as The Heart Project.
The project will provide direct counseling, training, mentoring, business service plan development and other targeted technical assistance to approximately 58 coal industry-related businesses, retaining about 200 existing jobs in southwest Virginia. It’s also expected to create 10 new businesses and 30 new jobs.
Since 1982, the federally-funded Community Development Block Grant Program has been administered by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development. Nearly 300 non-metropolitan cities, counties and towns are eligible for the program in Virginia.
ATLANTA—It’s remarkable the influence social media can have when it comes to football recruiting. Just ask Class of 2019 recruit Jamal Camp who, holding only a single offer from Tennessee Tech, was...
WASHINGTON, N.C. (WNCT) – An announcement is expected during the Washington city council meeting Monday night.
The city is receiving tens of thousands of dollars from a city in Florida.
This is payment for the help during Hurricane Irma.
This came after the Washington Electric Department went to restore electricity in parts of Florida when catastrophic rainfall hit the state.
All the costs for their labor are being reimbursed, including out-of-pocket expenses, vehicle and equipment usage, and an administrative charge.
The city of Bartow near Lakeland is paying Washington directly.
Washington will receive a little over $70,000. Over half of that is overtime charges.
The board unanimously approved the crew to go there during its September meeting.
The board is going to talk about adjusting the budget at Monday’s meeting to reflect the reimbursement.
The city of Bartow, on the other hand, will have to wait to be reimbursed by FEMA after giving them the invoice for the Washington crew’s labor
Honolulu attorney Michael Green, right, sits with his client, the former Hawaii Emergency Management Agency employee who sent a false missile alert to residents and visitors in Hawaii, left, during an interview with reporters, Friday, Feb. 2, 2018 in Honolulu. The ex-state employee says he's devastated about causing panic, but he believed it was a real attack at the time. The man in his 50s spoke to reporters Friday on the condition he not be identified because he fears for his safety after receiving threats. Jennifer Sinco Kelleher AP Photo
It was a chilly start to our day with temperatures in the 30s, but thanks to plenty of sunshine we had temperatures rise into the 60s. For tonight we will have temperatures drop to the 30s once again with spots north of I-10 possibly seeing patchy frost. Tonight will be our last night of colder conditions.
MIAMI (AP) — Derek Jeter says that when his ownership group took over the Miami Marlins in October, he thought Giancarlo Stanton would be with the team in 2018.
Jeter says the Marlins traded Stanton because the National League MVP didn't want to be part of the franchise's rebuilding and instead wanted to move on.
Jeter says the deal with his former team, the New York Yankees, was the best one available to the Marlins, giving them much-needed financial flexibility while helping a weak farm system.
The Marlins' new CEO made his comments Monday shortly before Stanton held a news conference at baseball's winter meetings in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, to discuss a trade being celebrated in New York but panned by beleaguered Miami fans.
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Heavily armed Al-Shabab militants have launched an overnight attack against AMISOM military base in the vicinity of Elasha Biyaha, located on the outskirts of Mogadishu.
Residents reported that units from Al-Shabaab carried out the assault in the early hours of the night on Burundi forces based at Arba'ow area, near Elasha Biyaha.
"We heard a lot of heavy gunfire and grenade explosion," a resident who asked to remain anonymous, told Radio Shabelle over the phone.
There were no immediate reports on casualties, and Al-Shabaab said in a statement that its fighters inflicted heavy casualties on the AMISOM troops in the base during the gunfight.
This comes amidst a time where the Al-Shabab, a militant group linked with Al Qaeda has threatened to step up its attacks against Somali and African Union forces in the country.
The 22,000-strong AU force in Somalia [AMISOM] has made key gains against the militants in recent years, pushing them out of several strongholds in the southwest of the country.
Wilson quickly built a 10-point lead against North Thurston in the second quarter, but then trailed by two entering halftime. The teams were tied entering the fourth quarter before Wilson pulled away for a 69-62 victory in the first round of the 3A West Central/Southwest bidistrict tournament on Wednesday at Timberline High School.
The New Hampshire House will hold a public hearing Tuesday on Senate Bill 242, which would authorize slot machines and table games at two casinos in the state. The House has rejected casino bills 19 times, but came within one vote of passage in 2014, the last time a two-casino bill was proposed.
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WEST HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — The University of New Haven has become the first institution of higher learning to be named HEARTSafe by the Connecticut Department of Public Health.
“The HEARTSafe Workplace Program is designed to increase awareness of the signs and symptoms of sudden cardiac events,” stated Raffaella Coler, the Director of the Department of Public Health’s Office of Emergency Services.
The designation comes as part of DPH’s Heart Disease & Stroke Prevention Program.
In conjunction with the program, UNH installed 28 defibrillators across its campuses and has trained more than 140 employees how to respond to a possible heart attack.
Each year, more than 250,000 Americans die from cardiac arrest.
The HEARTSafe program will also offer health education and information on how to reduce the risks of heart disease.
The program has been run in partnership with the student EMS Club.
Rachel Maddow looks at reports that Donald Trump is considering pardoning Joe Arpaio, and considers whether Trump might use random pardons as cover for also pardoning family and colleagues who might be swept up in the Trump Russia investigation.
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A Wisconsin state Assembly committee has approved a $3 billion tax incentive package for Taiwan-based Foxconn Technology Group.
The Republican-controlled Assembly jobs and economy committee voted 8-5 Monday along party lines to send the bill to the full Assembly. The proposal was tweaked to address some concerns raised by critics that the state is giving away too much to land the plant that could employ thousands of people.
But key provisions tying the tax breaks to Foxconn's promise to invest $10 billion and employ 13,000 people remain.
The committee rejected 22 Democratic amendments.
The full Assembly was set to take up the bill on Thursday. The Legislature's budget committee could hold a hearing on the measure early next week, with a vote in the Republican-controlled Senate sometime shortly after that.
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April 5 Ballard Power Systems Inc
* Ballard inks $11m deal with Broad-Ocean for 200 fuel cell engines in China market
* Says to supply Broad-Ocean with 200 fuel cell modules in 2017 to support initial projects
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A man was hit on the back of the head with a baseball bat during an attempted robbery in Northampton
The victim was attacked in Woodside Way, Kings Heath, sometime between 10.50pm and 11pm last Thursday (April 13).
Two men appeared from a pathway and then ran towards the victim before demanding cash. After being hit over the head, the victim sought refuge in nearby Paget House.
A spokesman for Northamptonshire Police said the first offender was white, aged between 15 and 20, 5ft 6 inches tall, skinny, with a white woolly hat, a black jacket with the hood up.
The second offender was white, aged between 35 and 40 and 5ft 4 inches. He was described as "fat" with grey hair and, was wearing an unzipped black jacket and was carrying a black rucksack.
Anyone with information can call Northamptonshire Police on 101 or Crimestoppers, in confidence on 0800 555111
April 3 Magellan Aerospace Corp:
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In a WBSS cruiserweight substitute fight, WBO #2, WBA/WBC #3, IBF #6 rated Maksim Vlasov (42-2, 25 KOs) punished WBC #5 Olanrewaju Durodola (27-5, 25 KOs) for ten rounds. Durodola didn’t come out for round eleven. Vlasov is now WBA International and WBC silver champion.
Former world champion and WBA #3 super middleweight Fedor Chudinov (16-3, 11 KOs) gave late sub Timo Laine (21-10, 6 KOs) a one-way beating for seven rounds. Laine didn’t come out for round eight. Chudinov retained his WBA International belt.
In a clash for the WBA International bantamweight title, reigning beltholder and WBA #7 rated Mikhail Aloyan (4-0, 0 KOs) scored a close ten round split decision over previously unbeaten WBA #8 rated Alexander Espinoza (15-1-2, 7 KOs). Scores were 96-94, 96-95 Aloyan, 96-94 Espinoza. Aloyan is a two-time Olympic medalist and former amateur world champion.
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A century ago, Antoni Gaudí’s organic buildings soared into the skyline of Barcelona, but imagination also flourished on the city’s streets. The Signs of Barcelona is a collection of photographs by Louise Fili documenting the city’s commercial signage from the Art Nouveau era through Art Deco and beyond in wrought iron, neon, stone, steel and mosaic. Those objects adorned the avenues of everyday life, announcing the presence of cocktail lounges, drugstores, boutiques and butcher shops in organic swirls, stark geometry and flamboyant curves. Fili caught many of her subjects while they are still visible. The one-of-a-kind signage of earlier epochs is giving way to the depressing conformity of present-day commercialism.
RIYADH, April 24 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia plans to privatise by 2020 the national soccer league, flour mills at the General Silos and Flour Mills Organisation and some projects at the Saudi Saline Water Conversion Corp, according to a document published on Tuesday.
The full programme has more than 100 potential initiatives in more than 10 sectors, the document published by the official Saudi Press Agency showed.
A northern Michigan woman has been sentenced up to 22½ years in prison for suffocating her infant daughter, her second criminal case in the death of a child.
The Petoskey News-Review reports 32-year-old Lisa Rae Bryan learned her punishment on Tuesday in Emmet County Circuit Court.
Bryan last month pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter. She was charged with second-degree murder in the 2016 death of her daughter, Isabella.
Bryan admitted that she was sleeping with Isabella close to her chest when the child died just weeks after birth.
In 2010, another infant died in Tulsa, Oklahoma, while Bryan was taking a bath with her. She served slightly more than a year in prison for second-degree manslaughter.
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T.J. Hensick scored two goals in the Ontario Reign’s 3-2 overtime victory over the Cleveland Monsters in an American Hockey League game Wednesday at the Citizens Business Bank Arena.
Hensick scored the first goal 9:43 into the opening period. He was assisted by Brett Sutter and Oscar Fantenberg.
After Cleveland responded with two goals of its own in the second period, Austin Wagner slotted his sixth goal of the season with 9:09 to tie it back up.
A scoreless third period pushed the match into overtime where Hensick netted the game-winner with less than three minutes remaining.
Fantenberg and Justin Auger assisted.
Goalkeeper Cal Petersen made 30 saves for the Reign.
Seven people have entered guilty pleas in connection with a federal case alleging marriage fraud.
According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, seven people pleaded guilty in federal court on charges of conspiracy to commit marriage fraud.
Sonia Santaella Vieira, 55; Adalberto Viera, 60; Claudia Santaella Ferreira, 53; Sidnei Ferreira, 58; Amanda Santaella Ferreira, 27; and Colby Musser, 31 all entered pleas in this case.
Federal investigators said the defendants were involved in a conspiracy involving a number of Brazilian undocumented immigrants who paid U.S. citizens to enter into marriages to receive citizenship.
Officials said five of these marriages were a sham and that the defendants were paid $20,000.
The seven defendants could receive 5 years in prison, a fine of $250,000, and a special assessment of $100.
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The Central Bureau of Investigation has told the Supreme Court that it has initiated a probe against the SCC in connection with the SSC question paper leak case. The CBI said that a preliminary inquiry has been launched following complaints regarding the paper leak.
The court granted liberty to the petitioners to approach the court if they were not satisfied with the probe. The court also said that it would not be necessary to order a court-monitored probe.
The Centre had ordered a CBI probe into the alleged paper leak in a test conducted by the Staff Selection Commission. The instructions were issued after the SSC wrote to the government requesting a CBI probe into the allegations that the questions of the CGL Tier II Exam-2017 were leaked.
The SSC candidates have been protesting outside the Commission's office in the national capital since February 27, demanding a CBI probe into the alleged paper leak.
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Cervelli (illness) is starting behind the dish and hitting third Wednesday against the Cubs.
He missed three games with the illness, but returns to the heart of the lineup against righty Kyle Hendricks. Cervelli is in the midst of a career year at the plate, ranking second among catchers (minimum 100 plate appearances) in wRC+ (154), fourth in batting average (.285) and tied for fifth in home runs (seven).
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HARTFORD — Police are investigating a shooting that left a person dead Monday.
Lt. Chief Brian Foley confirmed the incident on Westland and Garden Streets was a homicide. Police said the person was shot in the stomach multiple times and was pronounced dead at St. Francis Hospital.
This is a developing story. Check back for more details.
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov speaks during a joint press conference after talks with his Russian and Syrian counterparts in Moscow on April 14, 2017 MOSCOW - Russia on Monday warned Washington against launching a unilateral strike on North Korea, after US Vice President Mike Pence said the era of "strategic patience" with Pyongyang was over. "We do not accept the reckless nuclear missile actions of Pyongyang that breach UN resolutions, but that does not mean that you can break international law," he said.
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FREMONT, Ohio (AP) — A man accused in the slaying of an Ohio woman whose body was found in her car trunk has pleaded not guilty to aggravated murder and other charges in the 2015 death.
Forty-eight-year-old Daniel Myers entered the plea Tuesday in a Sandusky County court. He also is charged with kidnapping, aggravated robbery and tampering with evidence in 28-year-old Heather Bogle’s death.
Myers wasn’t represented by an attorney, but the judge says he will need to decide whether to retain one or have one appointed. Bond was set at $2 million.
Bogle’s body was found April 10, 2015, in her car trunk at an apartment complex in Clyde.
Authorities say the Fremont woman was shot and beaten and went missing after leaving work at a plant where she and Myers worked.
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The 29-year-old Brazilian will sign a four-year contract with a 120 million euro release clause, undertaking medical tests on Thursday before being presented at Camp Nou.
Paulinho is Barcelona's first signing since selling Neymar to Paris St Germain for a world record 222 million euros.
The midfielder failed to make an impact in the Premier League with Tottenham after joining from Corinthians and departed to Guangzhou Evergrande in 2015.
While in the Chinese top flight Paulinho found his best form, scoring 25 goals in 95 games for Guangzhou, earning a recall to the Brazilian national side.
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rawalpindi - Regional Police Officer RPO Wisal Fakhar Sultan Raja on Wednesday ordered to depute Quick Response Force (QRF) to guard the Chinese engineers working on CPEC railway track between Gujar Khan and Jhelum.
Similarly, well-equipped commandoes of Elite Force have also been stationed around the residences and camps of Chinese engineers following the instructions of police high-ups.
According to details, the RPO has ordered to deploy QRF squads to shield the Chinese engineers and other workers working on CPEC railway track between Gujar Khan and Jhelum. He also instructed the authorities to deploy well-equipped commandoes of Elite Force at the residences of Chinese engineers to avoid any untoward incident. The official asked local police to enhance patrolling in sensitive areas and keep a vigil on suspects and anti-social elements.
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CLARKESVILLE, Ga. (AP) - Authorities say a sheriff's deputy shot and killed a carjacking suspect during a traffic stop in Georgia.
Habersham County Sheriff's Office spokesman Mike Wurtz tells local news outlets that a deputy pulled over a silver Ford Explorer on Sunday afternoon that matched the description of a vehicle that had been carjacked in White County. He says that during the stop the driver, 24-year-old Christopher Collins, failed to show his hands when the deputy asked him repeatedly.
Wurtz says Collins exited the vehicle and the deputy shot him.
Collins was pronounced dead at the scene. No officers were injured.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating the shooting.
Nicola Walker takes on the powerful role of Hannah Sterne, the eldest of three sisters.
The family business - Defoes - is a divorce law firm which Hannah spearheaded with her mother, Ruth Defo (Played by Deborah Findlay).
But when she left to join a large corporate law firm, a schism was created between Hannah, her mother, and her two sisters Nina (Annabel Scholey) and Rose (Fiona Button).
Rose leads a very different life to her sisters, as she shied away from the family business of divorce.
Leading a humble life as a nanny, Rose can be seen trying to keep the peace between her sisters whilst still being treated as the youngest of the three.
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Audrina Patridge has struck a deal -- for now -- with Corey Bohan ..... in terms of how they will be interacting between themselves and with their 1-year-old daughter.
The estranged couple was in an Orange County courthouse Friday ... and they announced they settled their beef that caused Audrina to run to court last month and get a temporary restraining order that prohibited Corey from contacting her or her parents.
We broke the story ... Audrina filed for divorce and got a restraining order against Corey, claiming he harassed and shoved her while she was holding Kirra. The D.A.'s office chose not to prosecute Bohan for domestic battery.
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DALLAS — Two Dallas police officers have been critically wounded in a shooting outside a hardware store.
The shooting happened about 4:30 p.m. Tuesday outside a Home Depot in northern Dallas.
The Dallas Police Department tweeted about the shooting, giving the conditions of the officers. But it did not immediately provide other details.
The department tweeted that a civilian was also shot. That person’s condition wasn’t immediately known.
Aerial video showed police using a helicopter and trained dogs to search for a suspect in a wooded area next to the store parking lot.
(CNN)-- Bruno Mars is lending a hand to those suffering from the Fint water crisis.
The pop star, and Live Nation, are donating one-million dollars to the Community Foundation of greater Flint.
Mars made the announcement during his concert in Auburn Hills, Michigan on Saturday.
In a statement Mars said "it's important that we don't forget our brothers and sisters affected by this disaster."
Other entertainers who have raised money for the Flint water crisis include: Pearl Jam, Cher and Big Sean.
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Watermelon is having a moment— and not just because it's the star of every warm weather barbecue. The juicy summer staple (made of about 92 percent water) is packed with benefits for your skin and hair, too. Watermelon seed extract, for instance, is incredibly hydrating and contains glow-inducing essential fatty acids to boot. Plus, just like the fruit itself, watermelon-infused beauty products tend to be cooling and quenching. In other words, the pink-hued fruit not only tastes scrumptious, but it's also a downright delectable treat for your skin. With all the topical benefits of watermelon and watermelon seed oil, it's no wonder we're seeing the fruit and its byproducts popping up in a number of products, including sheet masks, lip balms, and more. (Not to mention, there's nothing that gets us in the mood for summer more than smelling the sweet scent of watermelon in every possible way.) Below, 16 of our freshest picks.
The southern 215 Beltway has re-opened near Gibson Road after being shut Wednesday morning.
The eastbound lanes of the beltway were closed at Gibson in Henderson while crews cleaned up after a vehicle crash, according to the Regional Transportation Commission.
The crash was reported about 5:45 a.m., according to the Nevada Highway Patrol. The RTC reported on Twitter that lanes reopened about 7:15 a.m.
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At 11am Saturday, they began hiking in California's Mojave Desert. By about 1:30pm, they were out of water and Kathie Barber's 60-year-old husband was missing. The 113-degree heat spared neither of them: Barber, 58, and Gen Miake were found near Amboy Crater and pronounced dead at the scene.
The Los Angeles Times reports the Yorba Linda couple was found in an area void of shade, about 300 feet from each other. ABC7 reports Barber had called police at 1:36pm to say she couldn't locate Miake, who had a heart condition, and a helicopter was dispatched.
KTLA reports Miake was found at 4:05pm and Barber about 15 minutes later. (This father and son died in a stifling national park in June.)
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NEW BRITAIN, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut state trooper is expected to survive after crashing his motorcycle while on-duty.
State police say the trooper collided with a car that pulled out of a driveway in front of him in New Britain on Sunday. The 33-year-old trooper was thrown from his motorcycle and suffered injuries considered not to be life-threatening.
The 88-year-old driver of the car suffered minor injuries. Both men were taken to a hospital for treatment.
Police have not released the name of either man involved in the crash.
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A man uses a paddle board as green algae can be seen on the bay of Boracay on Tuesday, ahead of its closure. Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte ordered the once-idyllic white-sand resort closed to tourists for up to six months from April 26, after describing the country's top tourist attraction as a "cesspool" tainted by raw sewage. Photo: AFP
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LONDON (AP) — British police have arrested an intruder who scaled scaffolding and got onto the roof of Parliament.
London's Metropolitan Police force says officers were called late Wednesday morning "to reports of a man acting suspiciously" near an entrance to the building. The man then climbed a fence and scaled scaffolding to the roof.
Parliament's Big Ben clock tower is currently covered in scaffolding for repair work.
The force says officers arrested the man for trespassing. The incident is not being treated as terrorism-related.
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The intruder entered the grounds of Parliament at the Carriage Gates entrance. That's where a police officer was stabbed to death in March 2017 by an attacker who also ran down several pedestrians on nearby Westminster Bridge.
Notre Dame and Wisconsin, two perennial Midwestern college football powers, haven't faced each other in decades but are set to change that.
The two schools are expected to announce Monday their teams will play a two-game series at two of the NFL's most historic venues — Green Bay's Lambeau Field and Soldier Field in Chicago. The Indianapolis Star reported officials from both schools, the Packers and Bears will be on hand for the announcement in Chicago.
The Chicago Tribune reports that Lambeau Field will host the game in 2020, and Soldier Field will be the host site in 2021.
Despite being located only a couple of hundred miles apart, Notre Dame and Wisconsin have not played each other since 1964.
As Wisconsin coach Paul Chryst told the Tribune about the series, "I think it could be pretty cool."
A 21-year-old North Carolina man has suffered severe burns after falling into a hot spring in Yellowstone National Park.
Park officials say Gervais Dylan Gatete of Raleigh, an employee of park concessionaire Xanterra Parks and Resorts, fell into a spring in the Lower Geyser Basin on Tuesday.
Gatete was with seven other people when he fell. He was taken by ambulance to West Yellowstone, Montana, and was flown to the University of Utah Hospital in Salt Lake City.
Hospital spokeswoman Suzanne Winchester said he was in critical but stable condition.
Park spokeswoman Morgan Warthin said the incident is still under investigation.
It's the first serious injury in a thermal area in Yellowstone this year. Last June, a man died after falling into a hot spring in the Norris Geyser Basin.
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Toronto police say they will resume digging at a property where accused serial killer Bruce McArthur worked as a landscaper.
Police have already found the remains of at least seven men buried in planters at the property in midtown Toronto.
McArthur, 66, has been charged with eight counts of first degree murder for the deaths of men with ties to the city’s gay village.
Investigators say they began excavating the home’s backyard in January, but nothing was found.
Police spokeswoman Meaghan Gray says a canine unit search of the property last month determined there was a need for further digging.
She says the excavation is expected to take several weeks and that police will provide an update on the case once the dig is complete.
Police say they searched approximately 100 other properties where McArthur worked as a landscaper, but did not find anything.
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Oscar-winner Ben Affleck says he is unsure of stepping behind the camera for the solo Batman movie.
In an interview with The Guardian, the 44-year-old star gave an update on the project, tentatively titled The Batman, which he is slated to direct and star in.
“That’s the idea. But it’s not a set thing and there’s no script. If it doesn’t come together in a way I think is really great I’m not going to do it,” the actor said.
It’s not the first time the actor has seemed ambivalent about making the DC Comics film, which is set to star Joe Manganiello as Deathstroke and is projected to open in 2018.
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Affleck previously said the script he was writing for the film was still being worked out, and that he did not want to rush the process and end up with a mediocre film.
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Teenagers rescued after getting lost in Paris catacombs for three days Police said teams of rescuers found the two boys within the skeleton-lined labyrinth suffering from slight hypothermia.
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A protest is planned outside the U.S. consulate Monday morning in response to the weekend violence in Virginia that killed one woman and injured nearly 20 others.
“We are gathering peacefully in front of the U.S. consulate on Monday morning to oppose violent right-wing bigotry in the US and support victims and survivors of the recent violence in Charlottesville,” according to the Facebook event page.
The rally is scheduled to start at 8 a.m.
A car plowed through a group of people protesting white supremacy in Charlottesville. Heather Heyer, 32, was struck and killed.
An Ohio man, James Alex Fields Jr., 20, faces charges that include second-degree murder. A high school teacher said Fields idolized Adolf Hitler and had been singled out by school officials when he was in Grade 9 for his “deeply held, radical” convictions on race.
A vigil was held in Toronto on Sunday night for the victims of Charlottesville.
Robert Pires has called on Arsenal to ensure that they are properly prepared for a Champions League showdown with Bayern Munich.
The former Gunners winger admits that it is ‘unfortunate’ for the Premier League heavyweights to have once again been paired with the Bundesliga title holders at the last 16 stage.
Mustafi: Arsenal can beat Bayern
He is, however, of the opinion that Bayern may not be the force they once were as they continue to adjust to life under Carlo Ancelotti in continental competition.
Check out the video above to see what one of Arsenal’s ‘Invincibles’ has had to say about Wednesday’s encounter at the Allianz Arena.
AUSTRALIA has claimed the opening T20 tri-series match in style.
Set up by some destructive bowling from paceman Billy Stanlake (3/15) and AJ Tye (4/23), Australia chased down the rain-reduced total of 95 with ease.
After openers David Warner and D’Arcy Short fell cheaply, Chris Lynn (44) and Glenn Maxwell (40*) came together to finish the job.
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Lynn with eight runs left to get but Maxwell wasn’t wasting any time, hitting back-to-back boundaries in the next over to claim a seven-wicket win.
Black Caps all-rounder Colin de Grandhomme (37) was the only Kiwi batsman to put up an resistance as New Zealand made 117 from its 20 overs.
Professors and support staff at the Nova Scotia Community College have agreed to new six-year collective agreements.
The Nova Scotia Teachers Union, which represents the two bargaining units, says a vote on management's final offer was held Tuesday.
Faculty members voted 55 per cent in favour of the offer, while 64 per cent of voters with the professional support bargaining unit were in favour.
The union says the agreements, which run from Sept. 1, 2014, to Aug. 31, 2020, were ratified following the vote and include a seven per cent wage increase over the six-year terms.
Under legislation, the employer is required to freeze the years of service used to calculate an employee's retirement service award as of March 31, 2015.
However, the union says under both agreements, employees can either choose to collect their service award based on their salary at retirement, or collect it immediately based on their salary as of March 31, 2018.
Chaotic scenes unfolded at Trinity Grammar's annual performance night on Monday, as a huge crowd of students broke into chants, demanding that sacked deputy principal Rohan Brown be reinstated.
The packed auditorium at the Melbourne Convention Centre erupted into roaring chants demanding “we want Brownie” and “bring back Brownie”.
Rohan Brown, the former deputy principal at Trinity Grammar. Photo: Josh Robenstone
Many of the parents at the event, which attendees say drew more than 1000 people, wore black and brown armbands and ribbons in protest against the sacking of Mr Brown for cutting a boy’s hair on school photo day.
Students performing at the annual House Performing Arts Festival also made jokes about headmaster Michael Davies, who is understood to have kept a low profile over the night and did not appear on stage to deliver a customary speech or trophy.
PARIS (AP) —French officials say the driver who steered into patrons of a pizza restaurant east of Paris clearly acted intentionally, but they have no reason so far to suspect a terrorist motive.
A judicial official said Monday night that the Paris prosecutor’s office, which oversees French terrorism investigations, was not involved in the case because there was no proof of terrorism at this stage.
A security official said there is no evidence of a political or Islamic extremist motive.
But both officials say authorities view the driver’s actions as intentional. They were not authorized to be publicly named.
An 8-year-old girl and at least five others were injured in the attack in Sept-Sorts, a town about 65 kilometers (40 miles) east of Paris.
In this Jan. 30, 2017 photo, an anti-narcotics police officer inspect flowers at the El Dorado Airport, in Bogota, Colombia. Security protocols developed by the flower industry with police begin from the moment refrigerated trucks carrying rose buds depart the flower farms.
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A student at James Madison Memorial High School in Verona has petitioned to have the name of her school changed, arguing, "The significance of this name in association with my school has a negative effect on memorials [sic] black students. The lack of representation I feel in this school makes me feel more than unsafe."
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Alisa Bondurant has joined the Idaho Technology Council as director of talent. She will support and facilitate building the talent pipeline for technology employers while growing skills and retaining employees through registered apprenticeships.
Prior to joining ITC, Bondurant owned a consulting business and was an active volunteer with the ITC Software Alliance.
Albuquerque mayor vetoes funding for golf complex
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The Albuquerque mayor has vetoed a $2.6 million economic development package that would provide some funding for the construction of a golf entertainment complex.
Albuquerque city councilors had approved the package for Topgolf last month in an 8-1 vote.
Mayor Tim Keller's administration had voiced concerns over the package prior to Keller's veto on Monday.
Keller has called the package a "raw deal for taxpayers."
He says the project raises serious concerns, particularly about the number of incentives it was set to receive as well as the lack of protections for taxpayer funding usually included.
The city's Economic Development Department and and the Albuquerque Development Commission also found issues with the project.
The city council will need six votes to override Keller's veto.
Speaking to player Sam, a 21-year-old gap year student from Belfast, Bradley couldn't help but question the reality of the show's existence.
The 56-year-old presenter admitted that he was confused about the show as he is living in a "paradox".
Bradley said: "This show's a paradox to me. I don't quite know whether it's a show for entertainment, or an entertaining show.
"Is it a quiz show? Or is it a game show? It's certainly not a game show. We don't play games here… or do we?"
PARIS (AP) - Two teenage boys have been rescued after three days underground in the skeleton-lined labyrinth of the Catacombs of Paris.
Paris police said they alerted firefighters early Wednesday that the boys, aged 16 and 17, were missing. Police said teams of rescuers, including climbers and sniffer dogs, set out to search for the youths and found them beneath southern Paris a few hours later suffering from slight hypothermia.
It was unclear how the boys got lost.
Sometimes people sneak into the catacombs after the official museum is closed and venture into areas normally off-limits, even organizing special parties or adventure games.
Some 20 meters (66 feet) below Paris, the catacombs hold the remains of 6 million people, transferred there starting in the 1700s as public graveyards were closed.
Twelve debutantes dressed in traditional gowns and carrying bouquets of red roses were presented to society on Tuesday, Dec., 27 at Texarkana Country Club. Fred Norton, Jr., master of ceremonies, introduced each young lady as she stepped from the dais.
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Oklahoma State rebounded from a tough home loss to TCU by beating the 7th ranked Kansas Jayhawks on their home floor 84-79. It's just the sixth home loss for Kansas in the last six years. OSU has handed KU two of those losses.
Every time Kansas made a run, OSU had an answer. OSU hit 44 percent of their threes. They were paced by Kendall Smith who had an OSU career high of 24 points. Cam McGriff added 20 points, his new career high.
Jeffrey Carroll added 15 points while Lindy Waters dropped 11 points.
The biggest key for the Pokes though was on the glass. OSU out rebounded Kansas 41-26. 16 of those rebounds came on the offensive end giving OSU second chance points.
OSU led by as many as 20 points. Kansas made a slight run, but OSU wouldn't be denied. Next up for the Cowboys, they host Baylor on Tuesday as they hope to keep their NCAA tournament hopes alive.
Oregon State Police are looking for witnesses to the crash that occurred at about 6:30 and shut down Highway 97 for more than an hour. Investigators believe Kylee Bruce, of Redmond, lost control while making a pass, near Tomahawk Ave. She slid into oncoming traffic and hit two cars.
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NEW YORK — Harvey Weinstein won’t testify before the New York grand jury that’s weighing whether to indict him on rape and other sex charges.
A statement issued through a spokesperson Wednesday says Weinstein’s lawyers decided there wasn’t enough time to prepare him to testify. They say he learned the specific charges and the accusers’ identities only after turning himself in Friday, with a deadline set for Wednesday afternoon to testify or not.
Bills aimed at preventing what Vermont lawmakers and Republican Governor Phil Scott have called unconstitutional overreach on immigration issues by the Trump administration are moving quickly through the state Legislature.
The bills were introduced in the House and Senate last week on the heels of President Donald Trump's executive orders that included banning people from seven majority Muslim countries. The law would prevent state and local law enforcement from participating in federal immigration actions and from collecting personal information.
Senate President Pro Tem Democrat Tim Ashe says the Senate opted to take action on the bill first. He says the bill will likely be out of the Senate Judiciary Committee and ready for a vote by Thursday.
If enacted, the law would go into effect July 1.
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RICHMOND, Va. – Police are searching for a woman accused of stabbing a man on Richmond’s East End Friday night.
Officers were called to a home in the 1600 block of North 30th Street just after 8:15 p.m.
When police arrived, they found man suffering from multiple stab wounds.
The man suffered injuries that were not life-threatening, police said.
The man told officers he knew the woman who stabbed him and police issued a warrant for her arrest.
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A man taking photographs died after being struck by a mud hop vehicle at the Belle Haven Moose Lodge in Northampton County on Saturday. Virginia State Police say that around 3:12 p.m., 48-year-old Rick Ulerick, of the 6300 block of Knob Hill Drive in Virginia Beach, was taking photographs at a Mud Bog event through the pit when he was accidentally struck by a truck that was participating in the event.
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TORONTO -- Ride-hailing service Lyft will launch its service in Toronto on Tuesday, marking its first expansion outside the United States.
The addition of Lyft brings increased competition to Uber in Canada's largest city.
The company announced plans to expand to Toronto last month, but had not set a date for its start.
Lyft will operate between Hamilton and Oshawa, Ont., and as far north as Newmarket, Ont.
Uber arrived in Canada several years ago and has fought an uphill regulatory battle ever since.
Beck Taxi says adding thousands of cars to Toronto's congested streets is the last thing the city needs and only discourages transit ridership.
The cast of “L.A. To Vegas” share their tips on how to make their holiday travel less turbulent.
The big news out of Pittsburgh Steelers training camp on Monday was that the team has decided to scrap the notion of a linebacker rotation and have named T.J. Watt and Bud Dupree the starters on the outside and plan to work them in heavily. Veteran James Harrison will spell Watt as needed, but who will give Dupree a rest on occasion? Here are our top three candidates.
Goalkeeper Michael Sai could end up at Ebusua Dwarfs despite training with Hearts of Oak.
The former Ghana youth international is available on a free transfer after terminating his contract with Medeama.
Sai is reported to be talking to Dwarfs who need a another credible goalkeeper to give Frank Andoh competition.
The 24-year-old was trained at Nania FC and was previously at Berekum Chelsea.
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At the end of every school year, we round up all the lesson plans we’ve published and list them by category so teachers can find them easily. Below, our 2017-18 collection, but you can find the 2016-17 list here, and earlier lists going back to 2010 on our old site.
As always, much of our work responded to important breaking news. This year that included lessons on the Parkland shootings, Hurricanes Harvey and Maria, the #MeToo movement, immigration, the crisis in Myanmar and more.
But every year we also try to find ways to go far beyond the front page to use articles and images across sections of The Times to teach more evergreen skills and topics. In 2017-18 we took deep dives into bioethics, comics, music, student activism, podcasting, argument-writing, mindfulness and more.
What would you like us to cover next school year? Let us know in the comments, and have a wonderful summer.
A new set of challengers face off against The Four, determined to take their coveted seats in front of a panel of industry experts.
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — It has turned blustery and cold behind this morning’s departing system as high pressure builds in its wake.
A dry forecast is in store Saturday, but it will be cold day with high temps below average and only in the low/mid 30s.
We are tracking another system that will arrive on Sunday with an approaching cold front from the west. Low pressure will move along that front bringing us our next shot for some precipitation.
As of now, it looks like temperatures will be cold enough in our north and western suburbs for some snow at the onset, but everywhere else will deal with rain or a very quick change to rain heading into Sunday afternoon.
It looks like we could see around 0.5 inches of rain. If you are heading out to any Super Bowl festivities or parties across the Delaware Valley Sunday night, you will likely need the rain gear to and from your destination.
We’re at Bellevue College, where the West Seattle High School girls-basketball team has just pulled out a thriller of a district-playoffs win, 64-63 over Garfield HS. The Wildcats were behind for the entire first half, took the lead for the first time midway through the third quarter, but never pulled away, and the fourth quarter was a nailbiter, but when the buzzer sounded, WSHS took the win. Photos, video, and more details later.
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. (AP) — Vice President Mike Pence has paid a visit to a truck dealership in southern West Virginia, touting the tax cuts enacted by the Republican-controlled Congress while slamming the state's Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin, who voted against the plan.
Manchin faces re-election this year.
Pence says Manchin "has voted 'no' time and again on the policies that West Virginia needs."
Manchin has responded with a statement saying, "The Vice President's comments are exactly why Washington Sucks."
Pence, speaking at Worldwide Equipment Inc., says cuts in taxes and federal regulations prompted CEO Terry Dotson to give bonuses to all the company's 1,100 employees and move ahead with a new dealership in Charleston, South Carolina.
The $300 bonuses were paid in December when the tax bill was signed.
Fishermen Say They Were Misled About Brexit Vote Many British fishermen voted to leave the European Union, hoping they would get more control over fishing rights in British waters. But as Brexit negotiations drag on, that hope is fading.
An electronic parts distributor recently inked a three-year lease in Old Saybrook for its corporate headquarters.
ALL-TEST Pro LLC will occupy the 5,084 square-foot property at 20 Research Parkway. The new offices will also be used for sales, distribution and electronics testing.
The multitenant flex building is located in The Old Saybrook Business Park, an eight-building office park set on 45 acres.
The landlord is Mill Meadow Development LLC. Kevin Geenty of The Geenty Group was the sole agent in the transaction.
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June is Global Elder Abuse Awareness Month. Mid East Area Agency on Aging’s Mary Schaefer appeared on KWOS Open Air with John Marsh and Kelley Ray to discuss the needs of older persons. Her interview is posted below.
A senior Egyptian judge hanged himself in custody Monday a day after his arrest in connection with an investigation into a corruption case, his lawyer said.
Shalabi's arrest came days after the Administrative Control Authority responsible for tracking corruption in state institutions arrested the council of state's chief procurement officer, Gamal el-Labban.
Prosecutors had also ordered Labban's detention for four days pending an investigation.
It is rare for Egypt to investigate alleged corruption inside its judicial institutions.
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* Summit Hotel Properties Inc qtrly same-store revpar grew to $109.78, an increase of 0.2 percent over same period in 2016
* Summit Hotel Properties Inc - Qtrly FFO per diluted share and unit $ 0.30
* Summit Hotel Properties Inc - "Maintaining our full year 2017 outlook for revpar growth and adjusted FFO per share" Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Consumer Reports is now recommending Tesla's Model 3 compact electric car after a company software update improved its poor braking performance.
The magazine says the wireless update of antilock braking software cut 19 feet from the car's stopping distance from 60 miles per hour.
A previous test found that it took 152 feet for the car to stop from 60. That was the longest braking distance of any modern car the magazine has tested.
But in a test after the update, the stopping distance fell to 133 feet. Consumer Reports says that's typical for a compact luxury car.
The improved braking raised the car's score high enough for it to be a recommended buy. But the magazine still has concerns over wind noise and the touch-screen controls.
Northwood softball sweeps Ashland
Northwood University’s softball team earned a pair of victory over Ashland University on Tuesday at Gerace Stadium in Midland.
The Timberwolves won the first game, 6-5, on Karli Godlewski’s walk-off homer in the eighth inning. NU followed with a 9-6 victory in the nightcap to improve to 20-17 overall and 8-12 in the GLIAC.
Mackenzie Norton went the distance to earn the win in the first game, allowing 12 hits and striking out three.
Godlewski and Sydni Pauley each had three hits including a home run. Godlewski’s walk-off home was the first home run of her career. Torriya Gray-Baker also had three hits in the win.
Norton earned the win in the second game, as well, throwing 4 1/3 innings of relief. Pauley again had three hits, while adding a walk, two runs and two RBIs. Sydni Culps, Tara Gross and Meghan Franz each added two hits, with Gross scoring three runs and Culps driving in two.
Northwood hosts Ferris State in a doubleheader on Wedneday at 3:30 p.m.
A search is underway after a woman took her two young children by force during a visit at DHR in Birmingham on Monday.
According to Birmingham police radio traffic, the woman pushed a DHR employee and then took her two daughters, ages 4 and 2. She fled the scene in a red Chevrolet Monte Carlo.
The incident happened at 2001 12th Ave. North at 12:05 p.m. No additional information has yet been released.
This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
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This celebrated musical comedy follows two small-time gamblers as they pursue love and luck, from the heart of Times Square to the cafes of Havana., Cuba. It’s no surprise that it tops Entertainment Weekly ’s list of “Greatest Musicals of All Time,” as this granddaddy of American musicals has it all – show-stopping numbers, a timeless story, and some of the best show tunes ever, including “Luck Be a Lady,” “A Bushel and a Peck,” and “Sit Down, You’re Rockin’ the Boat.” It’s a sure bet you’ll leave the theater with a smile on your face!
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Philadelphia's newest mural features a raccoon taking a bite from a soft pretzel, thanks to a Port Richmond woman who used GoFundMe to fund the project.
The nocturnal critter fails to use mustard and leaves a bit of a mess. A chunk of the pretzel rests below its feet.
Natalie Shaak raised more than $4,000 to fund the mural, which was painted Friday along the side of her home on the 2500 block of Thompson Street.
She partnered with V.U.R.T. (Visual Urban Renewal and Transformation), a nonprofit that has installed murals that depict a squirrel holding a SEPTA token and a "Welcome to Fishtown" sign featuring a trio of cats.
Shaak posted a series of Instagram pictures that detailed the mural's completion on Friday, including this one:
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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Nothing better than a free water ice to kick off spring!
Despite the Winter Weather Advisory in place for Tuesday, March 20, Rita’s Italian Ice is offering its annual ‘Free Ice Day’ to celebrate the first day of spring.
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Rita’s has been giving away free Italian ice on the first day of spring for over 20 years.
Last year, they gave away about 1 million cups of free Italian ice.
You can stop by your local Rita’s from noon to 9 p.m for one free Italian ice.
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NASA and the American Astronomical Society (AAS) have created a list of reputable vendors for customers seeking to purchase solar eclipse glasses. Customers should avoid knock-offs because they do not provide adequate protection.
The following telescope and solar-filter companies have been verified by NASA and AAS.
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Cape Town Stadium is to get a new name.
The 68‚000-seat venue‚ built for the 2010 Soccer World Cup‚ is looking for bidders who want to attach their names to one of the world’s most spectacularly situated stadiums.
As the first step‚ the City of Cape Town wants to appoint a company to conduct an auction for naming rights.
Stuart Diamond‚ mayoral committee member for assets and facilities‚ said naming rights was one of the most important income streams that had been identified for the loss-making stadium.
“The city is in the process of establishing a private company [a municipal entity] much like the company that runs the Cape Town International Convention Centre‚ to manage the Cape Town Stadium in a more commercially viable manner‚” he said.
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MUNCIE, Ind. – Police arrested a man accused of raping a Ball State student over the weekend at an off-campus apartment.
The victim told campus police that Ianne Sierra, 19, raped her early Sunday morning, according to court documents. The victim said she was at the suspect’s apartment because she had gotten into a fight with her roommate.
Court documents say Sierra forced himself on top of her, pinning her arms down. She said she kept telling him “no” and tried to push him away, but she was unable to do so.
She said a friend picked her up from the apartment, and that’s when she called police.
According to court documents, Sierra admitted to investigators that the victim told him “no” five times.
Sierra faces a preliminary charge of rape, a Level 3 felony carrying a standard nine-year prison term.
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SAVANNAH, Ga. — Dexter McClanahan had 23 points, 10 rebounds and five assists Saturday night and Savannah State powered past South Carolina State 111-99 for the Tigers' seventh straight win.
Savannah State (11-13, 8-1 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference) pushed its lead into double digits for good with a 13-4 run that made it 84-70 with 9:41 left.
The Tigers maintained a half-game lead over North Carolina A&T (7-1) in the conference standings.
The Bulldogs (8-16, 4-5) led for most of the first 10 minutes of the game, but Savannah State had a 10-0 run during the middle of the period and took the lead for good at 36-34 with 4:18 left in the half.
Special Branch and Immigration police raided a dozen spots in Pattaya, arresting 18 foreign fugitives and suspected criminals.
Special Branch commander Pol. Maj. Gen. Surachet Hakpal and Chonburi Immigration chief Pol. Col. Songprode Sirisuka led the Sept. 28 raid on condos, apartments and hotels where large numbers of foreigners resided.
Suspects apprehended hailed from Cameroon, Nigeria, India, Uganda, the United Kingdom, Uzbekistan, among other places.
Nine were charged for overstaying their visas while the others were charged with a variety of crimes, including drugs, suspicious tobacco and more.
Surachet said recent arrests of foreign ATM skimmers, fraudsters and others prompted the crackdown, which he said will be repeated regularly.
Meanwhile, owners of the subject condos and hotels were called in and told to do a better job of screening foreigners and rejecting overstayers.
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The State’s Attorney of Grundy County has confirmed to WJOL News that he is preparing to announce a run for statewide office. Jason Helland will soon be announcing that he is running for Secretary of State in 2018. He will be running against Jesse White, who has served as Secretary of State since 1999. Helland has been the Grundy County State’s Attorney since 2012.
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Yesterday we saw the first shots of the ‘baby’ AMG SUV in South Africa and now we have official pricing on their fastest SUV you can buy.
It is called the GLC 63 S 4MATIC+ and GLC 63 S 4MATIC+ Coupé and they both pack a 503 horsepower (375 kW) twin-turbo V8 good for 0 to 100 km/h in an astonishing 3.8 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h.
There is a less powerful non-S version which pushes out 469 hp but at this stage this offering is not coming to South Africa.
All three models get AMG-specific front and rear bumpers, a roof spoiler and a performance exhaust with quad pipes. There are some pretty pricey options too when it comes to spec’ing your new German machine but if you want the base price, then take a look below.
Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S 4MATIC+ Coupé – R1,689,167 (including CO2 tax)
Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S 4MATIC+ – R1,572,602 (including CO2 tax)
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PRIOR LAKE, Minn. (AP) — Pop singer Gwen Stefani will close out a star-studded Super Bowl week in Minnesota.
The three-time Grammy winner will headline at Club Nomadic at Mystic Lake Casino Hotel on Sunday, Feb. 4.
Stefani is the final headliner. Other acts at Club Nomadic include The Chainsmokers on Thursday, Feb. 1; Ellie Goulding and Norwegian electronic dance music artist DJ Kygo on Friday, Feb. 2; and Florida Georgia Line on Saturday, Feb. 3.
Stefani joins a growing list of performers who will be in Minnesota during Super Bowl week. Others include Jennifer Lopez, who will perform at Nomadic Live! on Super Saturday Night. Sheila E., the Revolution and Morris Day & the Time will perform a Prince tribute as part of a series of free concerts.
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Metro passengers are facing disruption this morning after a points failure knocked out trains on a stretch of the Sunderland line.
There are no trains running between South Hylton and Park Lane in both directions.
Metro said tickets will be accepted on the Stagecoach number 8 bus to South Hylton.
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AT first glance, the Straits Times Index's 30.94 points or one per cent plunge to 3,138.3 and a data connectivity glitch on Fidelity National Information Services' (FIS) SunGuard systems that disrupted trading of selected equity traders connected to FIS's system in the morning were the main
Eastbourne’s lifeboat crew was called into action on Sunday afternoon amid fears a surfer was in trouble in rough seas.
The all-weather lifeboat was launched in driving rain and strong winds after a report of a surfboard seen out at sea.
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Concerned that the board may have belonged to a surfer in trouble, crews searched the area two and a half miles off the Eastbourne coast.
The search was called off when it was discovered the board was an old type and had been at sea for some time.
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In a follow-up to last week's declaration that "Islam does not belong to Germany", Germany's new interior minister drew fire from across the political spectrum again on Sunday when criticising the European Commission for a counterproductive "moralising" tone towards eastern European states refusing to take in asylum seekers under an EU-wide quota system. Seehofer, a former Bavarian premier, earlier criticised Merkel for her handling of the 2015 migration crisis.
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP)  Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf has announced she will seek re-election after facing sharp criticism for her handling of a police department sex scandal and two deadly fires.
KTVU reports (http://bit.ly/2p9ZRin ) Monday that the 51-year-old Schaaf has announced her plans to seek a second term as mayor.
Schaaf became Oakland's 50th mayor in 2015 after serving one term as a city council member.
The former aide to now-Gov. Jerry Brown has been criticized for her handling of a police department sex scandal, the departure of three police chiefs within weeks and two deadly fires.
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According to coach Frank Vogel, Ross (knee) is "not close" to playing in games, Josh Robbins of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
Ross indicated at the end of February that he was nearing a return, though that's now being refuted by coach Vogel, who said Monday that Ross isn't close to getting back into the action. What the means exactly in terms of a timetable is still unclear, but fantasy owners can likely expect Ross to sit out at least another week or two while working back from a sprained MCL and fractured tibia. With Evan Fournier (knee) also out for the foreseeable future, guys like Mario Hezonja, Jonathon Simmons and Shelvin Mack should see added minutes on the wing.
Karachi Mayor Waseem Akhtar on Monday alleged the Sindh government was ignoring him in key decisions regarding the city.
Akhtar visited Shahrah-e-Faisal and reviewed development work underway. On the occasion, Akhtar talked to the media and criticised the chief minister (CM) for chairing a meeting of the apex committee today without asking him to participate.
He alleged the government for ignoring mayor’s take on development projects in Karachi. Waseem Akhtar called for efficient policies and steps to restore peace and stability in the metropolis.
Two people are behind bars after crashing a car into an Alma church.
The driver, Cleavanta Jarrideau, turned himself in to police. He's facing a number of charges, including speeding and reckless driving. The woman with him, Regina Robinson, is charged with possession of cocaine.
Police say the two sped through a school zone Wednesday afternoon and straight into Spiritual Body Church after a short chase. Fortunately, there was only minor damage to the church.
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Liverpool target Emre Mor has been given permission to talk with other clubs - Muzzi Ozcan
Mor was heavily linked with a move to Anfield last summer with Jurgen Klopp being an admirer of him.
But the German boss missed out on the Turkey international after he opted to leave FC Nordsjaelland and sign a five-year deal with Dortmund.
However, he struggled to make a breakthrough at the club in his debut season as he made just five Bundesliga appearances.
The Sun claimed last week that Dortmund are willing to loan him out next season in order for him to secure regular game time.
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A man lost his life in a motorcycle accident on the Jaffray Baynes Lake Road near Jaffray, Saturday, August 12, RCMP are reporting.
Cranbrook RCMP and East Kootenay Traffic Services were on the scene at 10:55 a.m. The accident occurred when a the northbound motorcyclist lost control of his Harley Davidson and went off the roadway.
The driver, a 32-year-old man and local resident, was pronounced dead at the scene.
As of Sunday, August 13, the RCMP’s East Kootenay Traffic Services, the Southeast District Reconstructionalist Unit and the BC Coroner’s Service were investigating the accident to determine contributing factors.
After claiming he'd rather slash his wrists than don another tux as the iconic James Bond, Daniel Craig is officially back and filming his 5th installment as everyone's favorite gentleman spy.
Craig was recently in Cardona, Spain working on the new film. While this may be his 5th time taking up the mantle as 007, it will be the 25th movie in the franchise. There's no word on what the title of the movie will be so for now it's just being called "Bond 25".
Craig said the only way he'd play Bond again, was if the paycheck was right. And apparently there's been several rumors as to what he's getting paid for this new installment, including numbers as high as $66 million.
We're definitely excited to see what this new and likely Craig's last movie as 007 will be!
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Greg Cote has been a Miami Herald sports columnist since 1995 and also writes the Random Evidence blog and NFL predictions along with his notorious sidekick the Upset Bird. He has covered Hurricanes football (1984-88), the Dolphins (1990-91) and major events including Super Bowls, NBA Finals, World Series, Stanley Cup, Olympics and World Cup.Read Greg Cote's Random Evidence blog at http://blogs.herald.com/random_evidence/
Tobias collecting items for distribution throughout Keys
Key Wester Chris Tobias of Keys Helping Keys is accepting contributions of non-perishable food items, cleaning supplies, and other necessities for distribution throughout the Keys, in the wake of Hurricane Irma.
Parties interested in contributing to this grassroots effort can drop supplies at Tobias’ home, at 1332 Atlantic Blvd.
Tobias and several volunteers have been distributing supplies throughout the Keys since Sept. 15.
For more information, contact Tobias at 954-214-4891, email sbagoxs@gmail.com, or visit https://www.facebook.com/Keyshelpingkeys/
AP source: Avery Bradley agrees to 2-year deal with Clippers
Avery Bradley is staying with the Los Angeles Clippers.
Bradley has agreed to sign a two-year contract with the Clippers after free agents can begin making deals official on Friday, according to a person familiar with the negotiations. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday because neither side was commenting publicly until the league's offseason moratorium ends.
Yahoo Sports, which first reported the agreement, said the contract will be worth $25 million.
Bradley played in 46 games last season between the Detroit Pistons and the Clippers. He was traded to the Clippers in January as part of the Blake Griffin deal, then made only six appearances with Los Angeles before being shut down with a hernia.
For his career, Bradley has averaged 12.3 points in 459 NBA games.
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NASHVILLE — The Nashville Predators have acquired forward Mark McNeill from the Dallas Stars for defenceman Andrew O'Brien.
The trade was made Saturday.
The 24-year-old McNeill has five goals, one assist and 36 penalty minutes in 18 games with the American Hockey League's Texas Stars this season. He has played in 312 AHL games since the 2011-12 season.
McNeill has played in two NHL games — one with Chicago in 2015-16 and one with Dallas in 2016-17.
The 25-year-old O'Brien has three points and 27 penalty minutes in 21 games for the AHL's Milwaukee Admirals this season. He has appeared in 188 career AHL regular-season games.
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Joe Aguilera never got a chance to compete at sectionals last year. In fact, he never had a chance to compete in any meet last year as he was busy recovering from surgery.
He definitely made up for lost time in last Thursday’s WIAA D-3 Boyceville sectional as he qualified for the WIAA state meet in La Crosse this Friday in three individual sprinting events.
A prominent North Texas high school football coach is moving to a new school in the area. Todd Peterman recently accepted the job at Fort Worth Brewer, a 5-a program that's made the playoffs the last three years, but lost in the first round all three years. Coach Peterman previously coached at Desoto I.S.D. and his contract renewal was a very public debate in the spring of 2017, when the school board almost did not renew his contract even after the Eagles had won the first state championship in school history. Peterman did get that extension and coached in 2018, but resigned following a 10-2 season. (Published 37 minutes ago)
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At least three residents of a Melbourne retirement village have died in the past month from the flu virus.
The people aged 81, 94 and 103 lived at a Royal Freemasons nursing home, 3AW is reporting.
We'll bring you more information from the Department of Health and Human Services as we have it.
ESL Investments, the hedge fund led by the CEO of Sears Holdings, Eddie Lampert, has made a proposal to buy some of the retailer's assets.
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Milwaukee police are investigating a couple of weekend homicides, including one at a food mart on the city's northwest side.
WISN-TV reports the Milwaukee County medical examiner's office says one person was dead at the business near North 38th Street and West North Avenue. Police did not release details Sunday.
Police also are investigating a killing on Milwaukee's south side. A 37-year-old man was fatally shot Saturday afternoon. Police are seeking a motive and searching for whoever was responsible.
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April 6 Arconic Inc
* Arconic announces divestiture of its Fusina, Italy Rolling Mill
* Arconic- expects to record restructuring-related charges representing loss on sale of about $60 million after tax, or $0.12 per diluted share
* Arconic - charges primarily relate to non-cash impairment of net book value of business, injection of $10 million in cash into business prior to its sale
* Arconic Inc - restructuring-related charges of $60 million to be recorded in statement of consolidated operations for q1 of 2017
* Arconic Inc - global rolled products' has increased its adjusted ebitda margin by 890 basis points - from 3 percent in 2008 to 11.9 percent in 2016
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Firefighters have said a cow rescued from a sink hole had got itself into an “inescapabull position”.
A specialist technical rescue team had to be mobilised after the animal got stuck in a field in the Norwood Green area, near Bradford, West Yorkshire.
West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue said on Facebook: “Our Technical Rescue and Cleckheaton crew had to help re-moove a cow that had gotten itself in an inescapabull position stuck in a sink hole!
“Crews and the farmer managed to dig a hole around the trapped cow and once the hole was big enough they used used a lifting sling to cow-ordinate the animal out of the hole.
“The cow was rescued unharmed.”
Another social media user responded to the Facebook post saying: “Good work everyone. Heroes without a cape. I can see why my son wants to be just like you one day.”
Police are asking the local community for assistance in an effort to trace two sisters who have gone missing from their home in Scotland.
Detailing the search operation, a police spokesperson said: “Police Scotland are concerned regarding the whereabouts of Grace (8) and Kara McKinney (5), who are missing from their home in Perthshire.
“The girls are thought to be travelling with their father Michael McKinney, his girlfriend Martina and her son Woody (3).
“They are all thought to have travelled to Larne, Northern Ireland, on Thursday, August 10, most likely in their campervan.”
The spokesperson added: “We are liaising with our colleagues in the Police Service of Northern Ireland. Grace is described as 4’10” slim with red/auburn hair and Kara is 4’0” with red/auburn hair.
“They were travelling in a cream coloured Eldis Autoquest Motorhome H36 PBO. If you have any information which may assist in tracing Grace and Kara, please contact Police Scotland quoting reference 3165 11/08/17.”
Charlie Flanagan is expected to be appointed as Minister for Justice, according to speculation around Leinster House.
The new Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar is to announce his new cabinet shortly.
Union Savings and Loan Association in New Orleans has agreed to buy Hibernia Bancorp in New Orleans.
The $82.7 million-asset Union said in a press release Monday that it will pay $28.2 million in cash for the parent of the $136.5 million-asset Hibernia Bank. The deal is expected to close in the second quarter.
Union said it plans to change its name to Hibernia Bank after completing the deal.
“The combination of our local community institutions will provide all current and future customers with greatly enhanced banking opportunities,” Stephen Schonberg, Union’s president and CEO, said in the release. “Together, we will still be able to provide the same level of excellent personal service our customers expect through an expanded branch network.”
Union was advised by FIG Partners and Luse Gorman. Hibernia was advised by Banks Street Partners and Silver, Freedman, Taff & Tiernan.
The end of the year underlines one important aspect about the anti-corruption campaign in Malaysia - the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is only allowed to net ikan bilis but not the ikan yus in Malaysia, or the MACC itself will be targeted by the powers-that-be in the country and those responsible will be punished and disempowered. This was highlighted by the end-of-the-year corruption news of the "transfer out" of the six senior officers in the MACC Special Operations Division who were directly involved in the SRC International investigations.
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March 19 (Reuters) - Easterly Government Properties Inc :
* EASTERLY GOVERNMENT PROPERTIES INC SAYS MAY OFFER AND SELL SHARES OF CO'S COMMON STOCK OF UP TO $100.0 MILLION - SEC FILING Source text: (bit.ly/2FWgdjD) Further company coverage:
A new year means newly elected officials, many here in Vanderburgh County taking their oath of office today.
The Vanderburgh County Commissioners hosted the inaugural ceremony. Friends and family of the newly elected officials filled the ballroom in the old courthouse in downtown Evansville.
More than a dozen local officials promised to serve the people of Vanderburgh County. Vanderburgh County Coroner Steve Lockyear says he is honored to be in his tough yet rewarding position.
Steve Lockyear says, “It is a challenge but it’s a duty I take very seriously and I feel I can help people on the worst day of their lives.”
Lockyear says he will continue to look for solutions to the heroin epidemic the county is facing.
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Join the ECHO's Everton reporter Phil Kirkbride and the team at Goodison Park as Ronald Koeman tries to defeat his former club Southampton.
The Blues are looking to get back to winning ways after a 2-2 draw at Hull City on Friday evening.
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Maarten Stekelenburg remains a major doubt for Everton after being substituted in the Merseyside derby with a dead leg. Yannick Bolasie remains a long-term absentee.
Koeman has no other injury concerns.
The Saints' outstanding defender Virgil van Dijk is suspended, so Jose Fonte is expected to return, Nathan Redmond is available after a ban of his own and Ryan Bertrand is back in the squad after being rested for the defeat by West Brom.
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Police have re-appealed for information after a 46-year-old man collapsed in a Mansfield street and later died.
The man was found in Clumber Street at around 6.35am on Wednesday, March 14.
A force spokesman said: "Officers are still trying to establish his movements before he was found and believe there may be people who saw him walking around the area who have not yet come forward.
"Anyone who drove past that area who has dash-cam footage may also be able to help."
Officers first appealed for witnesses to come forward last week.
East Midlands Ambulance service said it was called to the street just after 6.30am following a call about an 'unresponsive patient'.
The man was taken to King’s Mill Hospital, but died.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, quoting incident 66 of March 14.
Tennessee's attorney general contends a law deemed discriminatory to same-sex couples in a court challenge does nothing new.
Attorney General Herbert Slatery moved to dismiss the Davidson County Chancery Court lawsuit by four married lesbian couples on behalf of their unborn children.
The law requires using the "natural and ordinary meaning" of words in state law.
The lawsuit says the law may be used to interpret gender-specific words, including "father" and "mother," literally so one parent won't be recognized and rights can be denied.
Slatery's reply says the new law codifies a longstanding rule. It says a more-specific law requiring gender-specific words to be interpreted as inclusive must be considered.
It says the lawsuit claims only theoretical fear, and the Department of Health already applies artificial-insemination law to same-sex couples.
Winning numbers drawn in 'All or Nothing Evening' game
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "All or Nothing Evening" game were:
04-05-06-07-08-11-12-15-17-20-21-23
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The firm currently has a $42.33 price target on the stock. Vetr 's price target would indicate a potential downside of 11.30% from the company's current price.
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Billboard reports: “Thanks in large part to steady growth in digital streaming, Warner Music Group announced on Friday it exceeded a billion dollars in overall quarterly revenue for the first time in more than a decade. The label group saw its total revenue jump 14 percent to $1.045 billion, versus $917 million the year-prior quarter.”
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With the warming temperatures this past week a few of the Wetaskiwin County roads are being affected by the rising waters. On Range Road 264 the overflow has receded and reveals the eroded road beneath.
More running water and warm weather: On TWP 464A the floodwaters had the road covered on Saturday, April 21, 2018. Photos by Christina Komives
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Emily’s List Names Emily Cain as Executive Director
Emily Cain has a new title.
The former state lawmaker will now serve as executive director for Emily’s List, a political action committee that aims to help elect pro-choice democratic women to office.
Cain ran for Congress in 2014 and 2016 and most recently, served as chief strategy officer for History IT, a private sector tech company.
She says her understanding of what it takes to run a campaign will benefit the more than 14,000 women who rely on Emily’s List when running for office.
“Extremely excited. Emily’s List was there for me when I ran for Congress and I’m so excited that I can now come in and really have the backs of all the women across the country who are ready to run and ready to win in 2018 and beyond. Maine is my home and Maine is where my heart is made is, where my family is. I’m not going far, believe me.”
Emily’s List is based in Washington DC, Cains says she’ll work in the district during the week and come home to Maine on weekends.
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – Just days after being promoted to associate head coach at Wichita State, Chris Jans was announced as the head coach of New Mexico State on Monday evening.
Jans was an assistant coach with the Shockers beginning in 2007 until he left for the head coaching spot at Bowling Green for the 2014-2015 season.
He was fired following the season for an incident at a bar near the Bowling Green campus. He admitted fault and wrong doing and was rehired at Wichita State as a consultant and assistant for the last two seasons.
Jans succeeds coach Paul Weir who leaves the Aggies after one year and leading them to a 28-6 record during the 2016-2017 season.
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Muddy car pulled from canal in Cape Coral
An unoccupied vehicle was pulled out from the bottom of a canal Wednesday morning on Southeast 20th Avenue.
The sedan was covered in mud and the windows were shattered. Witnesses said whoever was driving the car knocked over a sign before driving straight into the canal.
No one was inside the car when it was pulled from the water. The Cape Coral Police Department said no one was hurt and there are no charges pending at this time.
“It’s scary. The first thing we thought was maybe there somebody inside,” Cape Coral resident Pablo Zuniga said.
The circumstances leading up to the crash and the identity of the driver remain unclear at this time.
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American quarter-miler Sanya Richards-Ross, alleged that abortions are widespread and common in track and field.
In Richards-Ross’s recently-released book, “Chasing Grace”, the four-time Olympic gold medalist revealed that she had an abortion the day before flying out to Beijing for the 2008
Olympics. She says every female track and field athlete she knows has had an abortion.
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YEREVAN.- The Minister of Defense of Armenia, Davit Tonoyan on Wednesday met with Ambassador Andrzej Kasprzyk, the Personal Representative of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) Chairman-in-Office.
During the meeting the sides discussed the situation on the line of contact between the Artsakh-Azerbaijani forces and the Armenian-Azerbaijani state border. In particular, the Minister of Defense informed the ambassador about the operative situation in Nakhichevan and recent developments, touching upon their possible consequences.
In his turn, Ambassador informed Davit Tonoyan about the ongoing agenda issues in the negotiation process.
Comey book sells more than 600,000 copies in first week
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NEW YORK (AP) - James Comey's "A Higher Loyalty" had a very big opening week.
Flatiron Books announced Tuesday that sales topped 600,000 copies, a number that includes print, audio and e-books. The former FBI director's memoir has been one of the year's most anticipated releases.
It includes his accounts of investigating Hillary Clinton's emails and of his awkward encounters with President Donald Trump. Comey, fired by Trump a year ago, has likened the president to a crime boss who values personal loyalty over service to the country.
Published April 17, "A Higher Loyalty" is the hottest political book since Michael Wolff's million-selling "Fire and Fury," which came out in January. Both books were published by imprints of Macmillan.
The Flint Riverkeeper will soon have an office in downtown Albany, according to the Downtown Manager’s Office.
KOKOMO, Ind. (AP) — Work installing a new $2 million pedestrian bridge for a northern Indiana recreation trail will temporarily close part of a state highway in Kokomo.
The bridge over Indiana 931 on the city’s north side will connect the Nickel Plate Trail to downtown Kokomo. The Kokomo Tribune reports crews were set to divert traffic from the highway on Tuesday so two cranes can set the nearly 200-foot-long bridge in place.
City Engineer Carey Stranahan says the span will have an advanced lighting system spotlighting signs welcoming people to the city.
He says crews will still need to pour the concrete deck and finish other work before opening the bridge to the public, which should happen by Memorial Day.
The trail runs more than 40 miles from Kokomo through Peru to Rochester.
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FirstEnergy Solutions Corp’s unsecured creditors on Tuesday sought to join a lawsuit seeking to block regulators from forcing the bankrupt energy supplier to honor contracts that will cost it hundreds of millions of dollars.
The official committee of unsecured creditors in a motion said it supports the adversary proceeding complaint filed by debtor FirstEnergy Solutions, a subsidiary of utility FirstEnergy Corp, and wants to intervene to ensure there is a “zealous advocate” for committee members.
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Co-host US actress Uma Thurman (L) and US singer Melissa Ethridge dance after the Nobel Peace Prize Concert, Dec. 11, 2007 in Oslo. Artists from all over the world gathered at the Oslo Spektrum to help spread the message of peace and celebrate this year's Nobel Peace Prize laureates. ASERUD, LISE, AFP/Getty Images
A Georgia sheriff said officers were "desperate... . This photo provided by the Elbert County Sheriff's Office taken on Oct. 13, 2015 shows inmate Ricky Dubose.
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Police have conducted a search on the outskirts of Larne as part of an investigation into 'serious and organised crime'.
The incident occurred yesterday (Tuesday) in Ballyboley Forest on the outskirts of the town.
Detective Inspector Declan White said: “Police conducted a search of an area of Ballyboley Forest in Larne yesterday afternoon in relation to serious and organised crime.
“There are no further details at this time.”
A man accused of killing two people in two counties in southwestern Michigan has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for one of the crimes.
A Kalamazoo County judge sentenced 33-year-old Zachary Patten on Monday after he was convicted last month of the first-degree murder of Graciela Portillo-Esparza last July.
The mother of four was fatally shot after stepping between her brother and Patten, who were arguing.
A detective testified Patten admitted shooting Portillo-Esparza, but said he was aiming for her brother, Oscar Portillo, the ex-boyfriend of Patten's girlfriend.
Patten is also charged with murder in St. Joseph County. Police say he drove about 30 miles after killing Portillo-Esparza and shot his ex-wife's husband. A trial date for that case hasn't been set.
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All veterans are invited to attend the post's meetings and join. The gatherings are held the third Tuesday of each month at the Batavia VFW, 645 S. River St. The Poppy Day sale will take place for two weekends, May 13, 14, 20 and 21, at various Batavia businesses.
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The news was easy to miss amid Bitcoin mania and merger talk, but last week AT&T announced that DirecTV Now, its one-year-old live internet TV service, had amassed a million subscribers. Mark it down as another milestone in the evolution of streaming TV.
Netflix (ticker: NFLX) long ago established the case for streaming, but one thing...
Former Costa Rican Football Federation (FEDEFUT) president and FIFA executive committee member Eduardo Li exits the Brooklyn Federal Courthouse in New York April 13, 2016. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson/File Photo
ZURICH (Reuters) - FIFA's ethics committee has opened formal proceedings against two former Central American soccer officials after an investigator for the world soccer body recommended they be banned from the game for life for alleged corruption, the watchdog said on Wednesday.
Eduardo Li, former president of the Costa Rican Football Association, and Brayan Jimenez, former president of the Guatemalan Football Association, are accused of violating FIFA rules including those forbidding bribery and corruption.
Last year, Li and Jimenez pleaded guilty in U.S. federal court to charges including racketeering and wire fraud.
(Reporting by John Miller, Editing by Michael Shields)
West Stokes Homecoming Court: (Top row L-R): Abby Page, Mya Butner, Kruti Patel, and Abigail Gordon, (2nd row) Brittney Mabe, Isabella Cooke, Emma Wade, and Zoe Wehr (Front row) Madeline Newsome, Paige Hayden, Olyvia Lawson and Emma Addington.
West Stokes varsity football team will host Atkins for this year’s homecoming game Friday, Oct. 13 at 7:30 p.m.
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COLONIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) – A man accused of setting a fire last year on Remsen Street in Cohoes has pleaded guilty on Wednesday.
John Gomes, 51, was charged with one count of fourth-degree arson and faces one year in prison when he is sentenced.
The district attorney’s office says Gomes recklessly damaged several buildings by starting a fire in a barrel that was located in close proximity to his wooden back porch.
Gomes will also be ordered to pay restitution when he is sentenced at the end of April.
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay Packers running back Ty Montgomery is listed as doubtful to play against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday because of broken ribs.
Montgomery got hurt in last week's win over the Chicago Bears. He appeared to be wearing a flak jacket under his jersey while practicing on a limited basis this week.
Backup running back Jamaal Williams, who hurt his knee in the Bears game, was dropped from the injury report on Friday and should be available against Dallas.
Receiver Davante Adams was listed as questionable. He remains in the concussion protocol following a helmet-to-helmet hit by Bears linebacker Danny Trevathan, though he has been moving around well at practice.
Alan Waters is vice chairman of the board of trustees for College of the Mainland.
Attorney General Jeff Sessions has called Saturday's deadly car attack in Charlottesville an act of domestic terrorism. On today's show, we'll chat with Faiza Patel from NYU's Brennan Center for Justice about how the government tries to combat violent extremism. Afterwards, we'll discuss Uruguay's attempt to draft a measure that would provide transgender people with reparations.
It's opening day of the bluefin tuna season, and the first fish can bring big money. With a payday at stake, every captain is fighting to land a tuna.
Police in Lemoore are trying to figure out how a man died in their custody Saturday.The incident happened just before 8 p.m. when Lemoore Police were responding to a home near Hanford Armona Road and Cinnamon Drive for a man who was acting erratically and trying to break windows in a home.Officers found the man being held down by others when they arrived. A short time after arresting him, the man vomited before he stopped breathing.The suspect, who was in his 30s, was transported to the hospital where he later died.The Kings County Multi-Agency Critical Incident Team is now in charge of the investigation.
Joe Perez of Greeley listens as Alex Ortega of Loveland speaks to a crowd of about a dozen constituents Thursday afternoon just outside the office of U.S. Rep. Ken Buck, R-Colo. The Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition organized the rally to drop in at Buck's Greeley office, 1023 39th Ave., and call on Buck to support the Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors Act. "DREAMers are as American as apple pie. We have lived in this country, we have contributed to this country, and we love this country just like an American person," Ortega said. Buck's staff met with individuals in the group and took the group's contact information to set up a meeting with Buck when he's back in Colorado. Spokesman Kyle Huwa said Buck thanks the group for their civic engagement. "Once we have a bill that includes serious border security and mandatory e-verify, I'll gladly review ways to address the situation faced by DACA-eligible individuals," Buck said in a statement.
When CBC reporters asked Winnipeggers in an informal survey what they know about reconciliation, only about one in three said they were aware of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and residential schools.
CBC's Jill Coubrough and Lenard Monkman visited four locations across the city Monday, including the Forks, Polo Park, Kildonan Place and outside Winnipeg Square and asked 80 people what they knew about reconciliation in light of the launch of Beyond 94, an interactive tool monitoring the TRC's 94 calls to action.
They asked three basic questions:
What do you know about the Truth and Reconciliation Commission?
What is reconciliation? What does it mean to you?
What role do individuals and government have in achieving reconciliation?
CBC found young adults and seniors had the most knowledge about residential schools, the TRC's role and recommendations, while the majority of newcomers and those age 30 to 60 admitted to knowing little or nothing at all.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge has ruled against the Trump administration's decision to end a program protecting some young immigrants from deportation.
U.S. District Judge John D. Bates in Washington says the Department of Homeland Security's decision to rescind the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program "was unlawful and must be set aside."
Bates is giving DHS 90 days to "better explain its view" that DACA is unlawful. After that, he says, DHS "must accept and process new as well as renewal DACA applications."
DACA temporarily shielded from deportation so-called Dreamers — immigrants brought illegally to the U.S. as children. President Donald Trump announced last year that he would end the program.
Bates' ruling Tuesday night comes in a pair of cases whose lead plaintiffs are the NAACP and Princeton University.
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WASHINGTON — In an order that undercuts protections for LGBT people, Attorney General Jeff Sessions issued a sweeping directive to agencies Friday to do as much as possible to accommodate those who claim their religious freedoms are being violated. The guidance, an attempt to deliver on President Donald Trump's pledge to his evangelical and other religious ...
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Viewership Down Again for This Week’s Total Bellas Episode
Wednesday’s episode of WWE’s Total Bellas on E! drew 539,000 viewers and ranked #37 for the night on cable in the 18-49 demographic.
This is down from last week’s episode, which drew 560,000 viewers and ranked #17 for the night on cable.
Below is our Total Bellas Season 2 Viewership Tracker:
Episode 1: 681,000 viewers
Episode 2: 558,000 viewers
Episode 3: 575,000 viewers
Episode 4: 560,000 viewers
Episode 5: 539,000 viewers
Episode 6:
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ESSEN, Germany (Reuters) - Former Innogy boss Peter Terium received about 12 million euros (10.5 million pounds) when terminating his contract early following a profit warning in December, the company said on Tuesday.
Terium, who served as the boss of parent RWE before taking the same job at Innogy, had a contract running until March 31, 2021 but resigned effective Dec. 31, 2017. His total compensation would have been 17.3 million euros.
(Reporting by Christoph Steitz and Tom Kaeckenhoff; Editing by Maria Sheahan)
The President of the Women’s Council Of Realtors, Marjorie Eckerd; and past President and Founding Member of the Council, Joanie Hannigan are here to tell us about Mardi Bras 2018,which supports the Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition. The event is on Wednesday, June 6 from 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. It’s at Ivy, Dewey Beach and it supports the fight against breast cancer.
President's Drone Strike Power Not Unlimited, Justices Told
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 3:01 PM EDT) -- A doctrine blocking the courts from questioning the president’s decisions during war doesn’t stop them from seeing whether his actions violated domestic law, namely killing innocent civilians, the families of two men killed in a 2012 drone strike have told the U.S. Supreme Court.
The D.C. Circuit had refused to hear the case brought by the families of Salem bin Ali Jaber and Waleed bin Ali Jaber, saying it was a political question so the courts lacked jurisdiction. But the families told the high court on...
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Former Vice President Joe Biden will speak in April at Vanderbilt University, the school announced on Monday.
Vanderbilt Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos will welcome Biden in conversation on Tuesday, April 10 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in Langford Auditorium as part of the ongoing Chancellor’s Lecture Series.
Admission to the event is free, but tickets are required. Information on how to get tickets will be announced on Monday, March 26.
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If you would like to show your valentine a token of your love we've found a classic, and tasty, gift suggestion. Cryss Walker and our 6 News This Morning crew were live at Fabiano's Candies in Lansing whipping up a chocolate surprises for your valentine.
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The U.S. Department of Justice announced on Monday that the FBI arrested an Oklahoma man for allegedly trying to detonate what he thought was a vehicle bomb at a bank in downtown Oklahoma City, CNN reports.
The arrest took place on Saturday. A criminal complaint filed Sunday alleges that the 23-year-old man, Jerry Drake Varnell, tried to detonate what he believed was a van full of explosives that he had parked next to an Oklahoma City bank and was arrested after the attempt, at around 1:00 a.m.
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - Kentucky officials say researchers will experiment with a riverbed bubbler and sound system as an environmentally friendly way to block the spread of an invasive fish.
The Kentucky Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet says the technology will be tested below Barkley Dam in western Kentucky.
The agency says the Asian carp is a concern throughout the Mississippi River basin, including the Tennessee River, which forms Kentucky Lake, and the Cumberland River, which forms Lake Barkley.
The European technology was originally designed to steer migrating salmon back into main river channels. The agency says the Bio-Acoustic Fish Fence creates a curtain of bubbles, which, along with a powerful sound signal, produces a "wall of sound" underwater.
The cabinet says anglers who fish in parts of the lock canal may be affected.
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The brokerage presently has an "outperform" rating on the stock. Credit Suisse Group's price objective points to a potential downside of 20.65% from the stock's previous close.
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Argentina, Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi was the central figure in Argentina's friendly win over Haiti, as he scored a hat-trick and set up their other goal in a 4-0 win
We adore Adele -- and on Jan. 28, 2018, she'll be celebrating the 10th anniversary of her amazing album "19." So naturally, we couldn't let the occasion pass without running down 30 reasons why we are completely obsessed with her. Let's start with this: Anyone who's ever watched her interviews knows she's clearly a woman who knows how to have a laugh -- rapping like Nicki Minaj on Carpool Karaoke, admitting she called Jennifer Aniston "Rachel" when they shared a bathroom together, high-fiving Daniel Craig at the Golden Globes... With a sense of humor like that, we would totally love to have a night on the town with her. Now keep reading to find out why Adele is simply the best!
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FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — The City of Fort St. John is going to be hosting a public hearing tonight regarding a proposal to build a liquor store and convenience store near the Fort St. John Hospital.
Back in October, the owner of On The Rocks submitted a proposal to move the On The Rocks liquor store from its current location at 105 avenue and 100 street and build a new convenience store on a vacant lot at the intersection of 86th St. and 112th Ave. City Council denied his application to have all properties zoned C-1, which the lot in question is zoned, amended to allow for a liquor store to be built.
However, the owner reapplied at the end of November to have the vacant lot spot-zoned to allow the liquor store to be built. Councillors agreed that the best course of action would be to hear from area residents about their thoughts on the proposal. The public hearing is scheduled to take place at Fort St. John City Hall at 6:00 this evening.
Impact Wrestling drew 319,000 viewers on Thursday night on Pop TV. This is up from the 310,000 viewers the episode drew last week.
The show ranked 136 in the top 150 shows on cable for the night. Here are the viewership numbers for this year:
1/14/18: 309,000
1/11/18: 276,000
1/18/18: 309,000
1/25/18: 310,000
2/1/18: 319,000
Police will treat gang members like terrorism suspects if they use YouTube music videos to incite violence on the streets, under new proposals to tackle the soaring murder rates.
The measures, if taken forward in consultation with the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), will mean officers won’t have to prove that specific videos or social media posts were linked to an act of violence.
Currently, police need evidence to specifically link them to certain crimes.
The move will echo terrorism laws, as under the Terrorism Act the offence of inciting a person to commit an act of terrorism does not need to be linked to a particular attack.
Commander Jim Stokley, Scotland Yard’s most senior officer responding to gang crime, told The Times “there isn’t specific legislation” for gangs, adding: “Clearly we can’t use terrorism legislation [but] in consultation with the CPS, we have found some existing legislation which we are going to use.”
Traveling to different cities is great, but what makes it special is experiencing something unique to the city! While in San Francisco I got to visit Color Factory back in October with a local buddy. The art scene has been changing lately allowing for for interaction from the public. Oh Happy Day is the company behind Color Factory and the concept is basically childhood nostalgia (think enormous light brights, balloons, ball bits, scratch and sniff walls, etc)!
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The Kansas City Chiefs' preseason is underway and the team is taking what it learned in a loss to San Francisco - and using it to improve. KCTV5's Neal Jones was at training camp in St. Joe to find out how.
BERLIN (AP) — A tunnel-boring machine apparently caught fire Monday deep inside a railway tunnel being built under the Austrian Alps, prompting 12 workers to take shelter, police said. The whereabouts of another three people weren't immediately clear.
The machine either caught fire or emitted smoke, and 12 workers are believed to have taken shelter in a safety container inside the tunnel, said Stefan Eder, a spokesman for police in Tyrol province.
He said the incident happened "relatively deep inside" the Brenner tunnel, which aims to link Innsbruck and central Europe with northern Italy. Police said it could be some time before officials have more information on the situation.
An earlier report by public broadcaster ORF said 18 people had sought shelter in the safety container.
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The gross bad debt of the Indian banking system as of March was at Rs 7.11 lakh crore. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Tuesday said its internal advisory committee (IAC) had identified 12 accounts that covered about 25 per cent of the banking system’s non-performing assets for immediate resolution under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code. rediff 1:07:00 PM CEST
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Firefighters are on scene of a reported 2-alarm fire at an apartment complex in southeast Columbus.
At about 5:48am, Monday, firefighters were called to the 5600 block of Celtic Sea Lane on the report of a structure fire.
When firefighters arrived on scene they found an apartment complex with flames coming from the building.
Residents in the apartment complex were instructed to evacuate while firefighters worked to contain the fire.
Firefighters say they are working to shut off a gas line, which is causing the fire.
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Powell slams fluent century
Kieran Powell scored a quick-fire century on the final day as West Indies continued their dominance in the tour game against Derbyshire at County Ground that ended in a draw.
After gaining a massive first innings lead of 246 runs, West Indies lost Kraigg Brathwaite (11) early but Powell (100 retired hurt) continued his dominance from the first innings with flurry of boundaries.
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Saudi FM Al-Jubeir: Qatar should pay for US troops in Syria
RIYADH: Qatar should pay for the presence of US military forces in Syria, Saudi Foreign Minister Adel Al-Jubeir said in a statement carried by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).
FM Jubeir’s statement came following comments made by US President Donald Trump during a joint press conference with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macaron.
Jubeir stated that Qatar must send its military forces to Syria “before the American President cancels American protection of Qatar, which hosts a (US) military base on its lands”.
In his statement, the Saudi FM also said that if US does withdraw its protection - in the form of military base - “the (Qatari) regime would fall there in less than a week”.
A Hastings man is to appear in court charged with prison mutiny.
Steven Goodwin, 28, of Fairlight Road, will join five other men being summonsed on charges of taking part in an incident of serious disorder at HM Prison Lewes on October 29 last year.
The other five men are: Ross Macpherson, 28, currently of HM Prison Belmarsh; Shane Simpson, 29, of Arundel Road, Totton, Southampton; John Udy, 38, of Leominster Road, Portsmouth; and David Carlin, 25, of Tuxford Road, Kirton, Nottinghamshire.
They are all due to appear before Brighton Magistrates’ Court on October 19 charged with prison mutiny.
Benjamin Drury, 32, currently of HM Prison Bristol, has been summonsed to appear before the same court charged with an offence of criminal damage linked to the disorder.
April 28 Titan Medical Inc :
* Titan Medical ends negotiations with Longtai Medical for sport distribution in Asia Pacific
* Terminated negotiations with Longtai Medical, Canadian unit of Ningbo Long Hengtai International Trade for sport distribution in Asia Pacific
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LOS ANGELES — One person was fatally shot at the scene of a house fire early Tuesday and a suspect was arrested after holing himself up for two hours inside the burned home south of downtown Los Angeles, authorities said.
Firefighters heard gunshots after quickly knocking down the flames in the two-story structure shortly around 4:30 a.m. in the Harbor Gateway neighborhood, Fire Department officials said.
Police and sheriff's deputies set up a perimeter and evacuated nearby homes during a standoff with the suspect.
Police Officer Chris No confirmed one fatality in the shooting but didn't know whether the victim was a man or woman.
The suspect appeared to have suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound and was taken into custody shortly before 7 a.m., officials said.
There were no reports of injuries to firefighters or police officers.
Four adults and a child were displaced by the blaze, and the American Red Cross was sent to assist them, according to fire officials.
Equities research analysts expect Oshkosh Corp to report earnings of $0.74 per share for the current quarter, Zacks reports. Nine analysts have made estimates for Oshkosh Corp's earnings, with the lowest EPS estimate coming in at $0.65 and the highest estimate coming in at $0.88.
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GUNTUR: A woman TDP activist created a flutter near district education office in Guntur on Saturday by climbing up a cell phone tower demanding action against her in-laws who were allegedly harassing her.
Narra Lalitha’s husband Narra Sambasiva Rao committed suicide in February, 2017. After her husband’s death, Lalitha continued to stay in her in-laws’ house. She hails from Mutluru village in Vatticherukuru mandal of Guntur district.
However, her father-in-law Narra Mohan Rao and uncle Jagarlamudi Srinivasa Rao have been harassing her over petty issues. The police too did not heed her pleas and did not act upon her complaint, she alleged.
Lalitha’s efforts to meet the District Collector, SP and other officials went in vain. Finally, she approached the CM’s Office in Amaravati seeking justice. She had to run from pillar to post, but no action was initiated, according to her. On Saturday morning, she climbed up a cell phone tower and threatened to commit suicide if her problems were not resolved.
Arnold Schwarzenegger arrives on bicycle to meet Paris mayor Anne Hdalgo, Monday Dec. 11, 2017 in Paris. Schwarzenegger is in Paris to attend the One Planet climate summit Tuesday with more than 50 world leaders and co-hosted by the U.N. and the World Bank. Thibault Camus AP Photo
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An accident occurred just inside Taylor County along County Road 153 over the weekend causing traffic delays. A one car rollover caused a passenger to be ejected from the vehicle.
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DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Severe Thunderstorm Warning in effect for Dallas, Collin, Denton, Rockwall and North west Kaufman Counties is now over.
Rain and thunderstorms are moving out of the area to the East.
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is still in effect for Hunt, Van Zandt, Henderson and Rains Counties until 7 a.m.
The storms produced wind gusts of up to 50 miles per hour and there were reports of pea-sized hail falling in Dallas and Duncanville.
The storm moved quickly and there were reports of damage in some areas.
Ellis County officials reported that heavy winds caused a tree to crash into a resident’s home.
Oncor is reporting that the storm knocked out power to tens of thousands of their customers. The company is working to restore power.
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THREE OF THE BEST: NJFM group leader Ian Mackenzie, centre, with Howard Parker, left, and ‘Ellis’, right
THERE is no better way to end the year than with a good old sing-song – and nobody appreciates that more than members of Javea U3A’s Not Just Folk Music group.
The group – affectionately known as NJFM – celebrated the festive season with its annual Christmas soiree at its regular meeting place, the Inn on the Green.
Orchestrated by group leader Ian Mackenzie and his right-hand man Howard Parker, fellow artistes performed a variety of Christmas songs as well as other popular favourites to a small but enthusiastic audience.
For more details of the Not Just Folk Music group and a host of other U3A activities, visit the website www.u3ajavea.org.
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP)  Delaware Gov. John Carney has settled on a person to lead an independent review of an uprising at a prison where four Department of Correction staffers were held hostage and one was killed.
Carney was scheduled to announce his selection Tuesday at his Wilmington office.
Officials have said the review will examine the immediate and underlying causes of the inmate uprising at James T. Vaughn Correctional Center earlier this month.
Administration officials said the review will start after the completion of a state police criminal investigation into the death of Lt. Steven Floyd, so as to not interfere with that probe. The Department of Correction also is conducting its own internal investigation.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said Monday that his country does not see itself moving its embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem in the foreseeable future.
Orban said he does not intend to take a similar step to the one taken by U.S. President Donald Trump, who last week recognized Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
Once upon a time in 2014, a Texas developer hoped to demolish a Mission auto shop in favor of 20-plus units of housing on 16th Street. Nearly three years later, the garage is still there, the housing plans are gone , and so too, apparently, is the developer's appetite for the project.
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A dentist from Rancho Palos Verdes allegedly charged more than $31,000 in fraudulent billings for services never performed at his practice in unincorporated West Carson, authorities said Wednesday.
Carlos Maria Vallarta Fausto, 55, surrendered to authorities last week after he was charged with two felony counts of insurance fraud, the California Department of Insurance said.
The department launched an investigation that found Fausto billed multiple insurance companies for dental treatment he did not render to his patients from 2007 to 2014.
Fausto, who has a practice on Vermont Avenue near County Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, was arrested June 9 at Los Angeles Superior Court downtown. He was released after posting $25,000 bail.
Mayor Berke signs executive order for Interagency Council on Homelessness
Local organizations came together Monday to announce their new plan for change.
LAS VEGAS – “The Ultimate Fighter” returned this week for its 27th season, and for the first time all the cast members are unbeaten heading into the show.
MMAjunkie recently sat down with all 16 cast members. Watch the video above to get to know lightweight Mike Trizano (6-0), a Tiger Schulmann’s Martial Arts student who always envisioned a fighting career and a “TUF” spot. And while other cast members are quick to declare that they’re not on the show to make friends, New Jersey native Trizano, who’s fought with ROC and Bellator, is perfectly happy to make network and make connections.
“The Ultimate Fighter 27,” featuring UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic and light heavyweight champ Daniel Cormier as coaches, airs Wednesdays at 10 p.m. ET on FS1.
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China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Ltd said it would buy 50 Boeing 737MAX series aircraft from Boeing for an aggregate list price of $5.8 billion, to meet demand for more efficient aircraft while expanding its fleet portfolio.
The aircraft lessor's unit had agreed to buy the Boeing aircraft, in a deal to be settled from internal resources and loans and other borrowings, the company said in a filing to the Hong Kong bourse on Thursday.
China Aircraft, which now owns and manages 87 aircraft, said the actual purchase price would be lower than the list price as Boeing would grant price concessions as per industry practice.
The Boeing aircraft will be delivered in stages up to 2023.
In April, China Aircraft Leasing had agreed to buy aircraft from Airbus in a bid to match customer demand under dynamic market conditions.
Aljaz Bedene is through to the quarter-finals of the Ricoh Open after a straight-sets win over Ernesto Escobedo in S'Hertogenbosch. The British number four has made a promising start to his grass-court campaign beating Uzbekistan's Denis Istomin in three sets in the first round before defeating young American Escobedo 6-3 6-4.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Investigators say a fire that destroyed the former Kansas City home of baseball legend Satchel Paige might have been arson.
The Kansas City Star reports investigators found evidence an accelerant was used in the fire Tuesday at the home where Paige lived until he died in 1982. The house has been vacant for years.
The Hall of Fame pitcher starred in both the Negro Leagues and Major League Baseball.
Bob Kendrick, president of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City, said baseball legends often visited Paige’s home. Kendrick said he and others wanted to do something with the home to honour Paige but there was never enough money.
The current owner, Brian Cushon, said Tuesday he had intended to renovate the home.
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Hearts of Oak fans on social media have unanimously voted for goalkeeper Benjamin Mensah as the fans man-of-the-match in the match against Inter Allies.
The goalkeeper was in impressive form in the club's first game of the season, standing between Inter Allies and victory.
But he was overlooked for the official man-of-the-match, with accolade going to an Inter Allies player, Hearts fans have voted for him as the club's MOTM from Monday's game.
Ben Mensah polled 51% of the votes on Twitter and recorded an impressive 75 votes on Facebook from the fans.
Other contenders for the Hearts fans MOTM award were Inusah Musah (17%), Malik Akowuah (23%) and Vincent Atingah (9%).
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March 19 (Reuters) - Transcanada Corp:
* TRANSCANADA EXPECTS NO MATERIAL FINANCIAL IMPACT FROM PROPOSED TAX ACTIONS BY THE FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Christina Bathea was on-time to make her 7:30 a.m. start-time at her security guard job next to the Port Authority Bus Terminal Monday morning.
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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump will hold a listening session with high school students this week following the deadly school shooting in Florida.
A White House schedule says Trump will host students and teachers Wednesday. He also will meet with state and local officials on school safety on Thursday.
The White House did not immediately answer questions about what students would be attending the session.
Students who survived the shooting in Parkland that left 17 dead have focused their anger on the president, urging him and other elected officials to do something about gun violence.
The president visited the community Friday, seeking out victims at a hospital and meeting first responders.
Otherwise, his attention has been almost fully on the Russia investigation, the subject of a series of tweets he fired posted Sunday.
Today, Governor Eric Greitens ordered that the flags of the United States and the State of Missouri at all state government buildings in Jackson County, Clay County, Platte County, and Cass County be flown at half-staff on Wednesday (Feb. 15) in honor of Battalion Chief Thomas G. Byrne, of the Kansas City Fire Department. Battalion Chief Byrne, age 51, died on Feb. 11 while serving the citizens of Kansas City.
Governor Greitens released the following statement,
“Thomas Byrne dedicated his life to protecting the people of Missouri and his fellow brothers in Fire Protection. He served honorably for 30 years, and became Battalion Chief. We are grateful for his service, deeply saddened by this loss, and praying for his family and fellow firefighters.”
Under Governor Greitens order, U.S. and Missouri flags at state buildings in those counties will fly at half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Feb. 15, 2017, the day the funeral services for battalion Chief Byrne will take place.
The Clark County School District announced the launch of the Summer Food Service Program for kids and teens.
Schools, community recreation centers and even some apartment complexes in the Las Vegas area will offer hot breakfast and lunches free of charge to anyone between the ages of two to 18 years old, according to the CCSD website.
The program kicks off the last week of May, although dates very by location.
Families do not need to enroll their children in the program. For locations and serving times, visit the CCSD meal locator website or text "Summer Meals" to 97779.
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Back in February, YouTube gave people the ability to live stream directly to their channel from their phones… with one catch: it was only open to folks with 10,000 subscribers or more.
If you’ve been dying to hop on the live streaming train but haven’t hit that 10k mark yet, good news: they’ve dropped the requirement to 1,000 subscribers as opposed to 10,000. It’s still not open to everyone, but that’s a considerably smaller hurdle.
The change quietly happened sometime in the past few days, but got swept up amongst the April Fools’ noise that comes with changing anything near the beginning of this month. A support page confirms the change, and a rep from YouTube confirmed that it should be open to everyone with 1,000 subscribers or more — not a random pool.
So why not just open it to everyone, regardless of subscriber count? A few possible reasons:
MOSCOW: Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa arrived in Russia for a two-day official visit on Tuesday.
General Bajwa was accorded a guard-of-honour upon his arrival at the Kremlin Palace. The Pakistani army chief met Russian Ground Forces Commander at the palace.
Regional security and bilateral relations between Pakistan and Russia were discussed during the meeting.
“Russia played an important part in improving the difficult condition of the region,” said General Bajwa. “Pakistan will continue to play its part in keeping the region from dividing.”
General Bajwa said that the state was genuinely interested in promoting relations between armies of Pakistan and Russia.
The Russian commander paid tribute to Pakistan Army’s role in the War on Terror and said that Pakistan was an important country in the region from a strategic point of view.
“We want to promote defence ties with Pakistan,” said the Russian commander.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Greenlight Capital Inc:
* Greenlight Capital Inc takes 4.3 million share stake in Altaba Inc - SEC filing
* Greenlight Capital Inc ups share stake in Micron Technology by 66 percent to 2.7 million shares
* Greenlight Capital Inc cuts share stake in Chemours Co by 28 percent to 3.6 million shares
* Greenlight Capital Inc - Change in holdings are as of June 30, 2017 and compared with the previous quarter ended as of March 31, 2017‍​ Source text for quarter ended June 30, 2017: (bit.ly/2fFVaJH) Source text for quarter ended March 31, 2017: (bit.ly/2qKIyFF) Further company coverage:
California Sen. Dianne Feinstein was interrupted by boos and jeers from protesters at a town hall meeting Monday, facing accusations from constituents that she wasn't doing enough to stand up to President Donald Trump. At a rare public forum in California, she told a mostly full auditorium at the San Francisco Scottish Rite Masonic Center that she was committed to opposing the Trump administration.
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April 24 (Reuters) - Fortis Healthcare Ltd:
* FORTIS HEALTHCARE SAYS COMPANY TODAY HAS RECEIVED REVISED OFFER FROM RADIANT LIFE CARE PRIVATE LIMITED
* FORTIS HEALTHCARE IN LETTER FROM RADIANT SAYS RADIANT MADE BINDING OFFER TO BUY FORTIS MULUND HOSPITAL AT AN ENTERPRISE VALUE OF 12 BILLION RUPEES Further company coverage:
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Kwan Cheatham Jr. had 21 points and 10 rebounds, Isaiah Johnson scored 13 of his 18 points in the second half and Mid-American leader Akron held off Toledo 71-65 on Tuesday night for the Zips’ 30th straight home win.
Akron trailed by 11 with 10:36 left.
Johnson got loose down low and made an open layup for a 61-55 lead and he had a block on the other end. He added a 3-point play on Akron’s next offensive possession for a nine-point lead as the Zips hit 10 of 11 shots.
Johnson missed the front end of a 1-and-1 and Jordan Lauf made a layup to get Toledo to 67-63. Johnson missed another free throw when Akron wasn’t in the bonus but Jonathan Williams missed an easy layup on the other end. Cheatham sealed it at the line.
Antino Jackson added 13 points for Akron (22-4, 12-1 Mid-American). Cheatham hit four 3-pointers, Jackson added three and the Zips were 11 of 31.
Steve Taylor Jr. and Nate Navigato each scored 13 points for Toledo (13-13, 6-7). Taylor also grabbed 13 rebounds.
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-- The Revival's Dash Wilder suffered a fractured jaw over the weekend during an NXT live event and will be sidelined around eight weeks, reports WWE.com:
“On Friday night, following an in-ring injury to the right side of his jaw, we sent [Wilder] to the ER for a cat scan," NXT medical personnel Dr. Jeff Westerfield told WWE.com. "The test came back showing a jaw fracture. As a result, he will be getting his jaw wired [Friday at 9 a.m.] and we are looking forward to him being back on the main roster in about eight weeks.”
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Sunday night's episode of Our Perfect Wedding reminded Twitter that there's always that one guest at a wedding who thinks they deserve the couple's undivided attention.
Percy and Tladi's wedding was beautiful and so was their love story. The pair met at a local pub on one soccer derby weekend in 2006 and for Tladi it was love at first sight.
However, Twitter couldn't believe that one of the guest's insisted that the couple find her a chair.
The "chairlady" as Twitter dubbed her, stole the attention at the reception and left viewers annoyed as they felt she was hogging the couple's spotlight.
The provincial debt continues to grow at an alarming rate, according to audited financial statements released by the government on Friday. Finance Minister Tom Osborne agrees the situation is not sustainable. NTV’s Michael Connors reports.
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SandRidge Energy (NYSE:SD) says it rejects Midstates Petroleum's (NYSE:MPO) offer to buy the company in a stock-for-stock deal at a 60%-40% exchange ratio.
SD says its decision was based primarily on significantly differing opinions of MPO's proven oil and gas reserves, largely related to the assessment of the number of economically viable drilling locations at current oil and gas prices.
SD says has received indications of interest from other oil and gas companies, and will evaluate strategic alternatives to maximize shareholder value, including divestment or joint venture opportunities related to its North Park Basin assets and potential options with other Mid-Continent operators, including MPO.
HONOLULU—A woman accused of deliberately driving off a Hawaii cliff and killing her identical twin sister was acquitted of murder Thursday.
Second Circuit Judge Peter Cahill found Alexandria Duval not guilty after a trial that started Monday. Duval opted to have a judge instead of a jury decide the case.
Authorities described the 2016 crash as a hair-pulling fight over the steering wheel. The sisters were seen arguing on the narrow, winding Hana Highway on the island of Maui before their SUV plunged 60 metres over a cliff.
The crash was a tragic accident, Alexandria Duval’s defence attorney, Birney Bervar said in his opening statement.
Authorities said Alexandria was behind the wheel of a Ford Explorer when witnesses saw the sisters arguing on the perilously narrow, twisting route along a scenic stretch of coastline.
ELGIN, Okla. – Multiple cows were killed after a train crashed into a truck in southwest Oklahoma.
Friday afternoon, officials told KSWO that a driver of a semi-truck attempted to beat the train through a crossing, but was unsuccessful.
The train crashed into the back end of the trailer, killing multiple cows and letting others loose.
Fortunately, no one was injured in the accident.
April 6 Hooker Furniture Corp:
* Fourth quarter sales and earnings surge lifts hooker furniture’s fiscal year
* Q4 sales rose 187.2 percent to $173.9 million
* Qtrly earnings per share $0.95
* Hooker Furniture - "based on improvements we've seen in our business over last two quarters, we are fairly bullish about foreseeable future" Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
If you're struggling to stay motivated and get in your daily steps, then you might be interested in this Fitbit Alta deal.
The Fitbit Alta normally retails for £99.99, but is now priced at only £69.99 in the Amazon Easter sales, so you save yourself £30 on this great fitness tracker.
The popular Alta keeps track of your steps and other activities, with automatic activity recognition and also includes sleep, so you'll have a full picture of what your body is doing.
There's a display on the face that will not only show you your essential stats, but can give you notifications from your smartphone.
It wirelessly syncs to your iPhone or Android device, with everything being handled by the excellent Fitbit app. For those wanted to be a little more active and keep track of things like daily steps, activities and sleep, the Fitbit Alta is a great fitness tracker.
NEW YORK — Kellogg is buying protein bar maker RXBar, just days after the cereal company hired a former vitamin executive as CEO.
Kellogg, best known for Frosted Flakes and Pop-Tarts, has struggled to make its cereals and snacks more appealing to Americans who want to avoid sugary processed foods. Its revenue has suffered, falling every year since 2013. RXBar says its bars are made with egg whites, fruits and nuts, and exclude dairy, soy or gluten. Last week, Kellogg Co. hired new CEO Steven Cahillane from vitamin seller Nature's Bounty Co. as it seeks to offer healthier packaged foods.
The Battle Creek, Michigan-based company said Friday it will pay $600 million for RXBar's parent company Chicago Bar Co. The deal is expected to be completed by the end of the year.
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On February 24-25, Praise Cathedral will be partnering with Marriage Today out of Southlake, Texas, to present its first XO Marriage Conference.
The event is free and open to the community.
Tonight, WWE will be broadcasting this week’s edition of Raw from Tampa, Florida.
Sami Zayn vs Braun Strowman in a Last Man Standing match has been announced for tonight, in addition to the return of Bill Goldberg, as WWE continues the build to Royal Rumble. As noted, The Undertaker and Shawn Michaels will be making appearances on Raw on next week in New Orleans.
WWE.com is hyping the following story lines for Raw tonight:
As always, WZ will be providing complete, LIVE coverage of WWE Raw beginning tonight at 8pm EST so be sure to join us then!
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Police are appealing for information after a collision near Pateley Bridge between a car and a motorcycle.
The collision occurred on Thursday 6 April at about 6.50pm on the B6265 road just outside Pateley Bridge, at the entrance to Harefield Hall. It involved a black Citroen C2 car and a Rieju Marathon 1 motorcycle.
The rider suffered injuries that required hospital treatment.
Anyone with information is asked to contact PC Gary Anderson at Pateley Bridge Police Station. Please dial 101 and select option 2, or email gary.anderson@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk, quoting reference number 12170061931.
Diamondbacks pitcher Robbie Ray discusses his role in a 4-2 victory over the Dodgers.
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FRANKFURT The European Central Bank will not exit its ultra-loose monetary policy faster than it considers appropriate by following the Federal Reserve, the ECB's vice president said on Monday.
The Fed has increased its benchmark rate in March and is expected to push it up at least twice more this year.
The ECB's official policy rate stands at zero as the inflation rate in the 19-member currency bloc is still below the central bank's target.
"We have, in Europe, an independent monetary policy and we don't follow the Fed or the Fed interest rates," Constancio said at a hearing in the European Parliament.
Constancio told lawmakers that each central bank should deal with its own domestic situation: "That's the way it should be."
(Reporting by Andreas Framke and Christoph Steitz; Editing by Tom Heneghan)
Trials began yesterday at Outram Park MRT station for an initiative called Heart Zone, for elderly and disabled commuters to seek help from fellow commuters at designated areas to get to Singapore General Hospital.
Another scheme encourages commuters to use four provided wheelchairs to help those in need to cross between the East-West and North-East lines.
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Mumbai: Priyanka Chopra‘s mother, Madhu Chopra today responded to the notice for illegal construction that was issued to the actor by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), saying they are cooperating with the officials, the spokesperson said.
Her statement comes a day after the BMC pulled up the “Quantico” actor for allegedly carrying out illegal constructions at her spa and salon in suburban Oshiwara.
“We have received the notice from the BMC. We are coordinating with the officials and have already taken the required appropriate measures,” a spokesperson for Chopra said in a statement.
Yesterday, a civic official said the BMC had received complaints of alleged irregularities in construction of Charishma Beauty Spa and Salon, owned by the actor. If Chopra fails to comply with the notice, the BMC will demolish the illegal alterations, he said.
Late in the afternoon on a hot March day in central Mexico, a paleontologist uncovered a jaw bone and called over to Jack Tseng. Tseng, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Pathology and Anatomical Sciences in the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo, was on the dig researching intercontinental immigration of fossil mammals.
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(CNN) Six months after Hurricane Maria battered Puerto Rico, there is still a desperate need for help.
You can support the recovery with the above "Take Action" button.
All the charities listed in this Public Good campaign rushed to Puerto Rico in the days following the hurricane, and are still there.
Hospitals and government services are open, FEMA reports . Power and water are restored to most communities. But people are still dying . In rural areas, water buckets, solar lights and emergency aid are essential just to survive.
TORONTO — Several houses under construction have been heavily damaged in a fire in northeast Toronto.
Toronto police say they were called to the Scarborough area (near Buena Vista Avenue and Southlawn Drive) around 10:40 p.m. last night on reports of a fire.
They say at least four houses were damaged and several nearby homes were evacuated.
Police say no injuries were reported and those evacuated were offered shelter in Toronto Transit Commission buses.
Firefighters say the blaze was put out around midnight and the cause remains under investigation.
A man accused of keeping a woman as a 'sex slave' and repeatedly drugging and raping her at a home in Brisbane's west over a number of weeks has been denied bail.
The 29-year-old, who can't be named for legal reasons, appeared in the Brisbane Magistrates Court on Saturday charged with 28 offences, including deprivation of liberty, six counts of rape and five counts each of of sexual assault.
He was remanded in custody to appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court on February 26.
De La Rue spent £3.7m on its failed bid to continue making British passports
Security printer and paper maker De La Rue spent £3.7million on its failed bid to continue making British passports.
It lost the contract to Franco-German rival Gemalto this year and did not appeal despite warning it could damage jobs.
Chief executive Martin Sutherland, 49, downplayed the impact as he said full-year profits slid 11pc to £62.8million.
He said: ‘The UK passport contract is one of about 40 contracts that we have.
‘OK, it’s quite large but our international ID business has actually progressed really well. So we are going to learn the lessons that we can from the bidding process in the UK, but not overreact to it.’
Sales grew 7 per cent to £493.3million, while the company has reduced its debt to £49.9million.
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Russia plans to launch the next-generation GLONASS-K2 satellite aboard a Soyuz-2 from the Plesetsk spaceport or aboard an Angara rocket from the Vostochny cosmodrome in 2022, later than originally planned, Information Satellite Systems CEO Nikolai Testoyedov was quoted as saying.
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Ivanka and Donald Trump, Jr., were close to being charged with crimes related to lying about the Trump SoHo. But, after a meeting with Marc Kasowitz, a Trump lawyer, the District Attorney never pressed charges. What happened? Also this week, Roz Chast — a celebrated cartoonist and the author of Can’t We Talk About Something More Pleasant? — and the staff writer Patricia Marx reveal their double lives as ukelele superstars, telling the story of their remarkable career in music for the first time. And Jennifer Egan, a Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist, tells David Remnick why writing a novel is still so painful.
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Las Vegas Review-Journal’s sports columnist Ed Graney and Raiders beat reporter Michael Gehlken recap the second day of the Oakland Raiders minicamp in Alameda, California.
Man gets prison for trading child porn, planning meeting
SALEM, Mass. (AP) — A former employee of a Massachusetts city who exchanged child pornography with a New Hampshire man and plotted to meet an 8-year-old girl for sexual activity has been sentenced to up to seven years in prison.
The Salem News reports that 40-year-old David Holland, of Salem, was sentenced Monday after pleading guilty last week to multiple charges including dissemination of child pornography.
The former Salem recycling coordinator was arrested in September.
Investigators say Holland, a married father, had agreed with a Nashua, New Hampshire, resident to trade access to children. They say the plot was discovered when the New Hampshire man's wife checked his phone and called police.
That man is awaiting trial on federal child pornography charges.
Holland told the judge he was "seeking to get better."
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Information from: The Salem (Mass.) News, http://www.salemnews.com
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Everything else I found had already been brought over.
I feel oddly sad, given that I hadn't even logged in to LJ in 2 years, and not posted there in 8. Ah well.
A pharmaceuticals distributor has asked a federal judge to dismiss lawsuits filed by six West Virginia counties over the opioid crisis, arguing that they were filed too late and the matter was already addressed in a state suit.
Cardinal Health said the counties were on notice in 2012, when then-Attorney General Darrell McGraw sued the company, alleging it flooded the state with painkillers.
Federal suits by Cabell, Kanawha, Fayette, Wayne, Boone and Logan counties alleged negligence from 2007 to 2012.
Cardinal’s lawyers said they failed to sue within the two-year statute of limitations for negligence claims and one-year deadline for nuisance claims.
The company also said the issue was already adjudicated in the state case, which Cardinal settled in January for $20 million while denying the allegations.
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Padraig Harrington may have a few issues to iron out as his twitter account has been taken over and is tweeting some content that's far from the fairway.
The account, which has over 100,000 followers, is now posing as a soft porn model called 'Tammy Boolman' and is tweeting out revealing images,
The first tweets from the new user started going out at about 1pm on Saturday with users quick to pick up on the new content.
People joked on one image of a model saying "Amazing what dry January can do for your physique Paddy" while another said "you need to sort this out."
(Image: twitter/padraigharrington)
Among other things being tweeted by the pro's account are instructions on how to use Wordpress, and videos of Asian pop stars.
FILE PHOTO: A British Petroleum petrol station logo is seen at Heathrow in London, Britain February 2, 2010. REUTERS/Toby Melville/File Photo
HOUSTON Two crude distillation units are expected back to normal production levels by Friday night at BP Plc's (BP.L) 413,500 barrel per day (bpd) Whiting, Indiana, refinery, sources familiar with plant operations said on Friday.
The CDUs, Pipestills 11A and 11C, which can both process 75,000 bpd in crude oil, were near normal production levels early on Friday, the sources said. Production on Pipestills 11A and 11C was cut back for work on Thursday to an electrical substation.
The refinery's production dipped below 90 percent of capacity on Thursday because of the work.
CDUs do the initial refining of crude oil coming into a refinery and provide feed to all other units.
(Reporting by Erwin Seba; editing by G Crosse, Bernard Orr)
Man Spends N7million on New Year Drinks in Owerri Club (Photos)
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YANKEE Spends 7Million on New Year Drinks. As Part of the New Year Celebration, A Man Spent over N7million Naira On drinks Bought in ‘Club Opium’ in Owerri, The Imo State Capital last night. The Invoice was shared by his Friend on Social Media Who Was part of the “Consumers”. ALSO READ: Tekno Leaves MMMG, His New Move Will Shock You!! Some of the Drinks Bought Were: Ace of Spade, Krystal Champagne and others. See the Invoice below. What do You think guys?
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Bomb Squad Creates Beeping Easter Egg Hunt for Blind Children Uplift
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25 different military workers and specialists from the Albuquerque Police Department organized a beeping Easter egg hunt for the city’s blind children on Saturday.
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By using special circuitry within the eggs, visually-impaired children can hear the sounds emanating from the contraptions and find where the goodies are located.
After hundreds of people attended the event – which was held at USS Bullhead Memorial Park – the community plans on making the hunt an annual celebration.
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March 30 Zensar Technologies Ltd
* Approved acquisition of business of Keystone Logic Solutions Private Limited, as a going concern, on a slump sale basis
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COPENHAGEN, March 29 Retail purchases with the Danish national debit card, Dankort, fell 0.6 percent in February from a year earlier to 25.3 billion Danish crowns ($3.67 billion), card payment services firm Nets said on Wednesday.
The fall was partially explained by last year's February being one day longer due to leap year.
The data are an indicator of private consumption and come ahead of the national statistics agency's retail sales figures.
($1 = 6.8970 Danish crowns) (Reporting by Copenhagen newsroom)
The Hoff like you've never seen him before The Hoff is back. David Hasselhoff returns to American television with “Hoff The Record,” a six-episode mockumentary series spoofing the “Baywatch”/“Knight Rider” star’s very public life and career. (There’s even...
AXS TV grabs 'Nashville' repeats for fall Cable network AXS TV has acquired the repeats of ABC musical drama “Nashville” to start airing this fall. It’s the first big series acquisition for the music-focused channel, which is...
Tom Green gets second AXS TV helping AXS TV has ordered a second season of “Tom Green Live,” its one-hour live interview show that features the comedian talking with celebrities. The new season premieres Jan. 9 at...
Have you heard of anti-trust laws that prohibit monopolies? Do you remember the Fair Doctrine Act that Reagan got rid of? Well get ready for Trump TV "State News" brought to you by Sinclair to a local station near you!
Carlos Lizandara is next president of Spanish plastics industry organisation.
Carlos Lizandara has been elected as the new president of the Centro Español de Plásticos (CEP, Barcelona / Spain; www.cep-plasticos.com). The decision was made at CEP’s 64th general assembly meeting on 25 April 2018 in Barcelona. He replaces José Luís Rodríguez, who has held the CEP presidency since 2010.
Lizandara has more than 30 years of experience in the European plastics industry. He joined the Bayer group in the Iberian region in 1976, where he worked in various functions in the areas of technical plastics, cellulose derivatives and raw materials for paints. Since 2007, Lizandara is director of the Polycarbonate division at Covestro.
David Astle, aka DA, is the much-loved cryptic crossword compiler and columnist for the Sydney Morning Herald and The Age.
A lifelong collector of words and definitions, he delights in the metamorphosis of English - watching as new words gain traction via social media (‘covfefe’ anyone?), technology, and pop culture (think, Harry Potter).
After a month in India, visiting some 20 schools, and preaching the joys of word-play, David was recently inspired to create an enormous word puzzle book for children.
In this conversation, David introduces: invented words; common words whose original meanings are long lost; and some lesser-known lexicons, such as Viking words, and family words.
He also explains Hinglish, a Hindi/ English hybrid built on lateral translations; and the origin of the ‘Hobson Jobson’.
Further information
David Astle’s Gargantuan Book of Words is published by Allen & Unwin
Listen to David’s two previous conversations with Richard
Explore David’s website
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David Alan Kelch of Aranksaw, Wis., was traveling south on County Trunk S shortly before 9 a.m. when he struck the bovine near the intersection with County Trunk X, according to the Pierce County Sheriff's Department. Julio's Pioneer Press duties include writing, often about tech, and helping manage the paper's website and social media.
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Three suspects left behind “before” photos when they ­allegedly ran off without paying for Botox treatment.
Two women and one man received Botox along with a millilitre of dermal filler in their lips.
The man also had dermal filler injected into his cheeks.
In total their treatments at Persona Cosmetic Medicine Clinic in Bexley, South East London, cost £2,230.
But the police say they left without paying the hefty bill.
Officers posted the pics on social media and asked for help to find the suspects in the February 10 scam.
Dr Lisa Delamaine, owner of the clinic, said: “We do not believe in charging patients up front as more treatment may be required when they are with their medical practitioner.”
The New Horizons Band of the Lakes Region, under the co-direction of Debbi Gibson and Mary Divers, will provide a free family concert at Heskey Park today from 7 to 9 p.m.(Courtesy Photo)
MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich. - Michigan's Brenda Lawrence spoke on several topics on Wednesday during the Mackinac Policy Conference.
Rep. Lawrence (D-MI14) told Local 4's Devin Scillian that President Trump's words hurt at times, but he is not always wrong.
"There are things that are said by our president that is heartbreaking -- but he'll say things that are right, too," Rep. Lawrence said.
On civility, Lawrence said she doesn't "have to stoop to the level."
Lawrence also said that the Democratic message can not be anti-Trump. "The message is, what will the Democratic party do for you."
Watch the full interview with Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence above.
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GREENVILLE CO., S.C. – At least 14 families were forced out of their homes after a fire tore through an apartment complex on the first day of the New Year.
Wade Hampton Fire Department, Boiling Springs Fire Department, and Pelham-Batesville fire departments responded to the fire just after 2 p.m. Sunday to the Crestmont at Thornblade apartment complex on Crestmont Way.
No one was hurt in the fire.
Fire officials believe the fire started on a balcony and spread to the attic.
At least 28 apartments could be damaged, according to the fire marshal.
The Red Cross says 23 units were affected by the fire.
The organization is helping 14 families that were displaced, but says more could be displaced once they return home from the holidays.
As of Sunday night, the cause of the fire had not been determined.
The man convicted of attempted murder for shooting at a Woodbury County Sheriff's Deputy will serve up to 25-years in prison.
Friday, a judge sentenced 25-year-old Melvin Spencer to up to 25-years in prison after a jury convicted him on attempted murder during an August trial.
He'll have to serve at least 70-percent of the sentence-- or about 17-and-a-half years-- before he's eligible for parole.
Spencer was convicted of shooting at Deputy Mike Lenz after a high-speed chase near Sioux City, last February.
In all, Spencer fired 16 shots at Lenz.
Five of the shots struck Lenz's squad car.
But, Lenz wasn't hurt.
"I think the key is getting people that are dangerous to society and deputies and officers off the streets. I think that is the process that we went through, and I think the courts found the just sentence and so justice has been served," said Woodbury County Sheriff, Dave Drew.
Following the shooting on February 26, Deputy Mike Lenz returned to active duty less than 2 weeks later on March 11.
Alicja Dworakowska and her daughter, from the Beeston area of Leeds, were last heard from on Monday
Alicja Dworakowska and her daughter, from the Beeston area of Leeds, were last heard from on Monday, West Yorkshire Police said.
The force urged Miss Dworakowska, or anyone who knows where she is, to contact police.
The 29-year-old is described as white, heavily pregnant, with blonde-ginger, shoulder-length hair and freckles.
Father’s Day is Sunday, so here’s a list of the “10 Most Memorable Country Songs That Celebrate Dads.”
Here we go.. in no particular order:
1. “It Won’t Be Like This for Long”, Darius Rucker
2. “Song for Dad”, Keith Urban
3. “He Didn’t Have to Be”, Brad Paisley
4. “Daddy’s Hands”, Holly Dunn
5. “My Old Man”, Zac Brown Band
6. “Watching You”, Rodney Atkins
7. “Love Without End, Amen”, George Strait
8. “Just Fishin'”, Trace Adkins
9. “Drive”, Alan Jackson
10. “That’s My Job”, Conway Twitty
Happy Father’s Day!!!
11:14 Reported News Briefs Sivan 21, 5777 , 15/06/17 Sivan 21, 5777 , 15/06/17 Hotovely: Time to think of Yesha communities as 'normal' Read more Deputy Foreign Minister said, Thursday, ''If they approve 14,000 housing units in Qalqilya in the Palestinian Authority, we must demand, today, 14,000 housing units in Ariel." ► ◄ Last Briefs
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The following items were taken from Lake Forest and Lake Bluff police department reports and press releases. An arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt.
Lake Forest
Marijuana
•Sergio A Vargas, 18, of the 10000 block of West Chaney, Beach Park, was cited for possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia on the 500 block of N. Sheridan Road at 1:21 a.m. Oct. 1, according to police. He has an administrative hearing on Nov. 8.
Car burglaries
•Several vehicles along Wedgewood Drive and Littlefield Court near West Old Mill Road were reported burglarized on Sept. 30. Wallets, credit cards and money were stolen from the unlocked vehicles. Police are investigating.
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Follow Sportsmail's live coverage of the Champions League last 16 draw as five Premier League clubs prepare to learn their fate.
Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool, Tottenham and Manchester City will all find out who they face in the first knockout round after coming through the group stage.
The draw gets underway at UEFA's headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland, at 11am (GMT), but we'll have all the build-up and best pictures from 9am.
Cabrera was reinstated from the paternity list Monday.
Cabrera missed the last three games as his wife gave birth to their fourth child, but he's back with the White Sox for their upcoming series against the Yankees. With Willy Garcia being optioned to Triple-A to make room on the roster, Cabrera should find himself back in left field for Monday's contest. The 32-year-old is slashing .258/.324/.387 with no homers and two RBI through eight games.
A LEG UP Look At This Dang Gorilla, Walking Like He's A Human
Louis the silverback lives at the Philadelphia Zoo and apparently he doesn't like getting his hands muddy when he's eating.
Roanoke County wrestles with stormwater management issues
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The Roanoke County Board of Supervisors got an earful at their meeting last week about flooded backyards after the May 27 rainstorm. One supervisor especially felt their pain as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports:
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NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (AP)  Josey Jewell of Iowa has won the Lott IMPACT Trophy as the college defensive player having the biggest influence on his team.
The other finalists were Micah Kiser of Virginia, Harrison Phillips of Stanford and Minkah Fitzpatrick of Alabama.
Jewell received the award Sunday night from Ronnie Lott at the Pacific Club in Newport Beach. It goes to a player with strong academic work, community involvement and team leadership.
The senior linebacker from Decorah, Iowa, had 136 tackles, 13.5 tackles for losses and 11 passes broken up this season. He was an All-Big Ten selection and also was an academic All-Big Ten selection, with a 3.0 GPA as an environmental studies major.
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Iowa will receive $25,000 for its general scholarship fund.
The Hawkeyes play Boston College in the Pinstripe Bowl on Dec. 27.
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MediaGuido is not sure why the Telegraph thought it would be a good idea to survey staff on their workplace happiness and then deliver the results in a town hall meeting. The anonymous questionnaire was sent to all staff – editorial and non-editorial – a few weeks back. The results were read out recently at a highly awkward all staff meeting. Just 40% said Telegraph Media Group “motivates me” – well below industry standards. There were bad numbers for the general management – only 47% said employee engagement was “favourable“. There were some positives for the Telegraph brand – 72% said they were proud to work at such a prestigious paper. Though there was little surprise when the organisation that carried out the survey informed the room that they were way below other media groups. The numbers for “promotion opportunities” were surprisingly dire given the number of jobs going, and a majority of staff are considering alternative employment. Though to be fair, that is often not their choice…
PINE KNOLL SHORES, N.C. (WNCT) — The North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores is working to learn more about one of the ocean’s top predators.
The aquarium hosted an event with the Crystal Coast Brewing Company Monday to help raise money for sand tiger shark research.
The event, called “Suds for Sharks,” will help the aquarium fund research into what areas off the coast the sharks frequent the most.
Aquarium Director Hap Fatzinger said this is important because the sharks are crucial to the coast’s economy.
“The more we can understand about those animals,” said Fatzinger, “the better we can help manage and protect those animals. And in this community they are a huge economic force for us. The dive industry brings a lot of people into the area.”
Some of the money raised will help the aquarium develop a system for local divers to help catalogue information about sand tiger sharks.
Jaguars rule out Fournette for preseason game vs Bucs
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette won't play in Thursday's preseason game against Tampa Bay.
Coach Doug Marrone ruled out the former LSU Tiger running back on Monday, reiterating that the team is going to be cautious moving forward.
Fournette has a "nagging" foot injury that Marrone said has "been kind of growing." The fourth overall pick in the NFL draft attended practice Monday, but wasn't wearing pads and didn't do any work.
Marrone says "we're just being smart on it. ... Obviously we'll probably hold those guys out for at least 'til after the game."
Fournette rushed nine times for 31 yards and a touchdown in the Jaguars first preseason last week.
May 2 Suez Canal Bank:
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Dolly Parton sure knows how to cut the tension in a room. “When all else fails, do a boob joke,” she tells Fox News.
And that’s exactly what she did last month at the Emmys when her “9 to 5” co-stars Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin decided to get political as they were announcing the nominees for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie. “Well, I know about support,” she joked as she pointed to her chest.
But just because she made a joke, doesn’t mean Dolly had a problem with Jane and Lily making a political statement, she just doesn’t particularly like doing it herself. “I don’t voice my political opinions,” she says “I just get out there and entertain. To me, that’s what I do. I don’t condemn them.”
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Love Island's Kem Cetinay stripped totally starkers in a bid to promote his new show.
The 2017 winner – who split the £25,000 cash prize with then-girlfriend Amber Davies – is currently filming You vs Chris and Kem with his best mate and Love Island co-star, Chris Hughes.
But Kem fell prey to a hilarious prank when he was filmed with his trousers around his ankles as he got changed in a car.
The 22-year-old didn't look too pleased with being caught in the buff though, and begged Chris to put his camera away.
Kem's only saving grace were his hands, which were strategically placed over his privates to protect his modesty.
SAN DIEGO (AP)  San Diego will pay $500,000 to city trash truck drivers after deciding to settle a lawsuit filed in 2014 over wages deducted for drivers' lunch breaks.
The San Diego Union-Tribune reports (http://bit.ly/2z21Gj7 ) the city council approved the settlement on Tuesday for the class-action lawsuit that claimed drivers were not paid properly because the city deducted a half-hour for a lunch break each shift. Drivers are required to stay on their routes during the breaks.
A spokesman for the city attorney says agreeing to a settlement avoids any further risk for city and its taxpayers. The city does not acknowledge any wrongdoing with the settlement.
The settlement covers attorneys' fees and payments to drivers. An estimated 220 drivers could be affected by the settlement.
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Information from: The San Diego Union-Tribune, http://www.utsandiego.com
A 17-year-old was remanded to prison by Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan when he appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts to answer to a charge of assault and robbery under arms.
Teon February of Wismar, Linden, denied the charge which stated that on February 8, 2017, while being armed with a firearm, he robbed Lynette Richmond at Canvas City, Linden of a quantity of jewellery valued G$293,500.
The prosecution objected to bail based on the gravity of the offence and the fact that a weapon was used to commit the act. The accused was remanded to prison and the case transferred to the Linden Magistrate’s Court for February 21.
PETALING JAYA: The challenge ahead for the tallest building in the country Merdeka PNB 118, which is currently under construction, will be the occupancy rate.
Giving an update on the commercial building's work in progress, Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB) chairman Tan Sri Abdul Wahid Omar said the foundation part of the building has been completed.
"The challenge obviously is there is a lot of space for commercial office," he told reporters at a luncheon talk event held here today.
However, he opined that the occupancy rate will also depend on how the property is marketed.
The RM 3.4 billion tower, dubbed the fifth tallest building in the world, is being jointly developed by UEM Group Bhd and South Korea's Samsung C&T. Formerly known as KL118, the building is owned by PNB Merdeka Ventures Sdn Bhd, a wholly owned subsidiary of PNB.
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Joan Smalls is set to be strutting straight into the TRL studio TODAY! The Puerto Rican supermodel will also be joined by TV personality La La Anthony and NFL player Victor Cruz. Other special guests on the lineup for today's program include Fat Joe, and Romeo Santos. We're already starstruck and they haven't even stepped in the building yet--you won't want to miss this. Watch all of these celebs shut it down on TRL at 3:30pm ET and tune in next week for more!
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Final Russian election results: Putin wins 4th presidential term with 76.6 percent of vote, his highest score ever
NAIROBI - Nine people were killed and dozens injured when a bus and truck collided early on Wednesday on a busy highway southeast of Kenya's capital, media reported.
The accident, which resulted in a fireball that incinerated both vehicles, took place near the town of Emali, 125 km southeast of Nairobi, television station NTV reported.
Pictures published by Kenya's Daily Nation newspaper showed a blackened shell of a truck on its side with wreckage strewn around it.
The injured were taken to a nearby hospital, the Nation reported.
Road accidents kill between 3,000 and 13,000 Kenyans every year, according to the latest statistics on the website of the World Health Organization (WHO).
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Todd wins NHRA SpringNationals for 2nd straight victory
BAYTOWN, Texas (AP) — J.R. Todd won the NHRA SpringNationals on Sunday at Royal Purple Raceway for his second straight Funny Car victory.
Todd powered his Toyota Camry to a 3.955-second run at 313.29 mph to beat defending season champion Robert Hight in the final round.
"It's nice to have this much momentum early in the season," Todd said. "We struggled really bad last season and didn't really turn around till probably the Western Swing. It's nice as Kalitta Motorsports to come out swinging at these races this year."
He became the third driver in Royal Purple Raceway history to win in both Top Fuel and Funny Car. He has 13 career victories.
Brittany Force won in Top Fuel, and Matt Hartford in Pro Stock.
Force, the defending seaso champion, beat Terry McMillen with a 3.762 at 299.46. Hartford drove to his first career victory, topping hometown favorite Erica Enders with a 6.552 at 211.36 in a Chevrolet Camaro.
The Mayor of Elkins along with several community members started an online campaign which grew larger than they could have expected.
Forest Festival prices continue to rise and many Randolph County citizens are not able to afford to take their children. Mayor Van Broughton decided to sponsor a couple wristbands and challenged others to do that same.
“Within 15-20 minutes I had a couple hundred dollars and it kept growing and also families would say 'well, I’ve got a friend in church; they could use some help' or 'my kids go to school with a kid that could use some help, and we’ll sponsor them.' After a couple days I got lucky,” said Mayor Van Broughton.
The funds raised paid for 107 wristbands and 75 children were sponsored through friends or family to enjoy carnival rides and festival attractions.
Universal Champion Lesnar hadn’t been seen since Reigns won the men’s Elimination Chamber match three weeks ago to become No1 Contender for the title ahead of WrestleMania 34.
The Big Dog has been badmouthing the champion for weeks for not showing up and accused him of receiving preferential treatment by WWE Chairman Vince McMahon.
The ex-WWE Champion got “temporarily suspended” last week following the allegations but still showed up tonight in Dallas, Texas.
Reigns refused to leave the ring and was “arrested” by US marshals, but just as he was ready to leave in handcuffs he took out the officers.
ASUU begins indefinite strike
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has commenced an indefinite strike across the nation, beginning Sunday August 13th, 2017. According to ASUU President, Biodun Ogunyemi, the lecturers took the decision to declare the strike after deliberations at its National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held at the University of Abuja during the weekend. In a […] ASUU begins indefinite strike Read Full Story
Chicago is looking to put its best foot forward this week. “The Chicago Tribune” reported over the weekend that Amazon officials are expected in the city this week to scout possible locations for Amazon’s HQ2. Mayor Emanuel’s office said it couldn’t comment on the visit, but a source told the paper that Amazon leaders will visit some of the ten sites being offered as possible HQ2 hubs. Amazon says its second headquarters will be worth six billion-dollars and bring 50 thousand jobs to whichever city wins the bidding process.
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After months of waiting in darkness, Taylor Swift’s followers finally received a blessing on Friday: a photo of Taylor Swift holding hands with her super-secret boyfriend, Joe Alwyn. (Alwyn is a 26-year-old British actor and Pisces.) The couple made their paparazzi debut outside Z100’s Jingle Ball at Madison Square Garden, where Swift was performing. According to a People source, “Taylor was in the best mood. She was smiling and waving to fans.”
A source told Us Weekly that Swift had a “private party” backstage at the concert, where “everyone was having a great time and Taylor was beaming.” Beaming! Which celebrities were invited to witness this private happy party? According to the same source: Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds, Ed Sheeran, the Dear Evan Hansen guy, and Jack Antonoff (sans Lena Dunham … hmm).
You can see more photos of Swift and Alwyn holding hands here and read some facts about Alwyn here.
Drones are an indispensable tool for the Iraqi army, as it advances to recapture the city of Mosul from Islamic State militants. Rough cut (no reporter narration).
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After violence broke out in Charlottesville, Virginia, over the weekend, both of Alaska’s U.S. senators condemned the violent “Unite the Right” demonstrations.
Sen. Dan Sullivan issued a strongly worded statement that singled out the alt-right and their allies.
Hundreds of Facebook users added their own comments to his post. Some thanked Sullivan for specifically calling out far-right groups. But quite a few defended the white supremacists, or complained Sullivan should have allotted equal blame to counterprotesters on the left.
Of over 100 comments that appeared on Sullivan’s post, just over half criticized the senator for condemning only the neo-Nazi side. Nearly all of the comments appear to have come from Alaskans.
Sen. Lisa Murkowski also weighed in on Facebook on Sunday.
Murkowski did not specifically name-check the alt-right or neo-Nazis. Comments on her post were more mixed.
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Lots of sweets & sweet moments this weekend. After spending Friday afternoon at West County Center with our $10,000 Holiday Shopping Spree winner, I brought home a giant MARSHMELLOW (yes, that’s a marshmellow) from the Build-A-Bear Bakeshop. It’s a new pop-up shop, and the only one of its kind, at West County Center. The kids ate the giant treat while we watched Elf (one of our holiday traditions).
Look at those puppy snuggles! My kids tell George 20 times a day, easily, that they love him!
Saturday, I took Nora to the St. Louis Art Museum for The Nutcracker.
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Dance Center of Kirkwood put on the performance, and they’ll be performing this weekend at the Robert Reim Theatre in Kirkwood. Nora was so excited to see her teacher, Ms. Chiao, as the Sugar Plum Fairy.
We wrapped the weekend by decorating cookies with friends. Do you see all the frosting on those cookies? I’m pretty sure they’re only edible if you’re under the age of 10.
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OAKLAND, Calif. - A California federal judge on Feb. 10 granted an exclusive licensee's motion to remand its claims for violation of California's unfair competition law (UCL) and other claims related to the alleged unauthorized use of a trademark, finding that it did not waive its right to remand the action (SWC Inc. v. Elite Promo Inc., No. 16-cv-07071, 2017 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 19513).
Woodland Park on Wednesday night officially welcomed new Police Chief Eileen Tiernan -- the first female police chief in Passaic County history.
"Congratulations to Capt. Eileen Tiernan on your promotion to chief," the department wrote in a Facebook post. "You possess every quality and characteristic of a true leader.
"The department and the borough are in your capable hands. We are proud to call you chief."
Tiernan became the officer-in-charge after now-former Police Chief Anthony Galietti abruptly retired two months ago.
Mayor Keith Kazmak said the 25-year department veteran "has earned the respect of the Police Department, the Council and the entire community.”
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The Disney-Pixar animated comedy Coco showed serious staying power this weekend in North American theatres, holding top spot for the third week running while taking in an estimated US$18.3 million (S$24.7 million), industry website Exhibitor Relations reported.
The movie, a colourful celebration of Mexico's Day Of The Dead, has raked in US$135.5 million since its release over the long Thanksgiving weekend, and is already the top-grossing film ever in Mexico.
It is one of just four films to lead the North American box office for three weekends in a row this year, joining The Hitman's Bodyguard, Fate Of The Furious and Split, according to Variety.com.
But that is expected to change with the release on Thursday of Star Wars: The Last Jedi.
Second on North American screens this weekend was Justice League, taking in US$9.6 million for a four-week total of US$212 million.
A South Carolina man accused of killing his five children is planning to use an insanity defense in his upcoming murder trial.
News outlets report that attorneys for Timothy Ray Jones Jr. have notified prosecutors of their intent for his trial set to begin October 15.
Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty against Jones on five counts of murder.
Authorities said the 36-year-old father killed his children at his Lexington home in 2014, put their bodies in plastic trash bags and drove for nine days around the Southeast before leaving them on a hillside in Camden, Alabama.
Jones was stopped at a DUI checkpoint in Mississippi, where authorities said they found blood in his vehicle and handwritten notes about killing and mutilating bodies.
Durban - Despite having to operate in an economy that is on the back foot after South Africa was recently downgraded to junk status by the two rating agencies Fitch and Standard & Poor’s (S&P), PSG Konsult, an independent financial services group, is confident that it will continue to grow its client base in the year ahead.
Chief executive Francois Gouws of PSG Konsult said a number of initiatives were in place to ensure this happened. “The group’s focus on products, platforms and client service excellence through the quality of its advice is proving to be a resilient strategy.”
Gouws said the group had made investments to withstand the difficult operating environment. “We have invested heavily in technology as the financial services sector requires companies to keep on improving in that regard. The business will reap rewards in the long-term because of this investment in our IT. We might have forsaken in making profits in the short term but we know the business will benefit from this investment.
California State University, Northridge announced today it was “parting ways” with men’s basketball coach Reggie Theus and Director of Athletics Brandon Martin.
“I want to thank both Coach Theus and Dr. Martin for their dedication to Matador Athletics. We wish them the best moving forward,” said Dr. Dianne F. Harrison, President of California State University, Northridge in a statement. “CSUN is absolutely committed to the success of Matador Athletics and to supporting our student-athletes.”
Theus coached five seasons at CSUN with a record of 53-105 overall, 26-54 in the Big West Conference, going 6-24 this season.
Reggie Theus Jr. was a redshirt senior on CSUN this season, averaging 6.2 points per game.
April 6 Ruby Tuesday Inc -
* Ruby Tuesday announces the appointment of James F. Hyatt as president and chief executive officer
* Most recently, Hyatt served as chief executive officer of Church's Chicken
* Lane Cardwell, interim president and chief executive officer, will remain a member of board of directors Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
KOCHI: A career criminal booked in several cases on Saturday was detained by the Nedumbassery police under the provisions of the Kerala Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act (KAAPA).
Vinu of Thuruthissery near Nedumbassery was arrested by a police team led by Inspector PM Baiju.
According to Rural police chief AV George, the arrest was carried out following the consent from the District Collector for Vinu’s preventive detention for a period of six months.
He has since been sent to the Viyyur Central Prison, His name figures in nearly 10 cases registered in Nedumbassery, Kalady and Ayyanpuzha stations.
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ONE LANE on the M27 after Junction 9 at Whiteley has been blocked following an incident.
Reports say Lane 3 past Junction 9 westbound is blocked after an RTI, with delays back past the junction.
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May 2 Newfield Exploration Co
* Newfield Exploration reports first quarter 2017 results
* Q1 earnings per share $0.73
* Q1 revenue $417 million versus i/b/e/s view $425.5 million
* Q1 adjusted earnings per share $0.57
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.44 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Newfield exploration co - company's 2017 capital budget was increased to approximately $1.1 billion
* Newfield Exploration Co - raised its mid-point estimate for q4 average domestic production by approximately 5,000 boepd to 160,000 boepd
* Newfield Exploration Co - mid-point for 2017 domestic guidance was raised more than 4,500 boepd to 148,600 boepd Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Rangers relievever Keone Kela said his demotion to Triple A after an incident with teammates at the end of spring training taught him to be more accountable for his actions (Video by Stefan Stevenson).
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COLUMBUS, GA (WTVM) – The Wright Legal Group is held a press conference to update the status of the case concerning the Muscogee County School District’s disciplinary action against Reese Road Leadership Academy teacher, Tammy Carnley.
The Frazier’s and Harley’s are parents of students who heard their teacher use the n-word.
The incident happened at Reese Road on Sept. 1 and the families have retained Attorney Katonga Wright to help combat the disciplinary action that the MCSD announced on Friday, which does not include termination of her job.
“We are eager to find a reasonable solution that the parents feel will protect other students in the community from being exposed to hurtful and damaging words,” Attorney Wright said on behalf of her clients.
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Everton's stellar home form this season intimidates their opponents, manager Ronald Koeman has said ahead of Sunday's Premier League game against leaders Chelsea.
Everton, who are seventh in the league, won their last seven home league games and have just one loss in 17 league fixtures at Goodison Park this season, collecting 40 out of 51 available points at home.
Only Chelsea and second-placed Tottenham Hotspur have a better home league record this season.
"You want your home form to be good, to be intimidating and for the whole experience for opposition teams to be intimidating," Koeman told British media.
"We have good momentum at home right now, the team is confident, we are playing aggressively with a good press, good tempo and good quality.
"Opposition teams have more doubts these days when they come to Goodison, and that's a good thing."
(Reporting by Aditi Prakash in Bengaluru; editing by Amlan Chakraborty)
Listen afternoons all week to DJ Flexx for your chance to win a Pay-Per-View prize pack, which includes a $250 Visa gift card, two T-shirts and two posters.
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TIMOTHY LEE HEILIG, 69, of Avoca, died Sat., Dec. 31st, at home. Funeral services for TIMOTHY HEILIG will be held 10:30-a.m. Thursday, Jan. 5th, at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home, in Avoca.
Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday, from 6-until 8-p.m.
Burial will be in the Shelby Cemetery at Shelby.
TIMOTHY HEILIG is survived by:
His brother – Ted (Judy) Heilig, of Shelby.
as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
A mural inspired by artwork from Theodor Geisel's "And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street" will be removed from The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum in Springfield after complaints that it included a "jarring racial stereotype."
The character in question was described by Geisel in the 1937 book as "a Chinese boy who eats with sticks." However, three children's authors complained that the image was "deeply hurtful."
As a result, Dr. Seuss Enterprises and the Springfield Museums announced they will remove the Mulberry Street artwork from the museum.
SANTIAGO – Two lion cubs, born after a pioneering veterinary procedure that involved a reversed vasectomy of their father, were presented to the public at a Chilean zoo last week. “This is the first successful […]
Yasiel Puig reacts to fans behind home plate after hitting a two-run home run in the second inning. (Photo: David Richard, USA TODAY Sports)
Yasiel Puig was suspended one game and fined by Major League Baseball for his obscene gesture to Cleveland Indians fans during a game at Progressive Field on Tuesday.
Puig, the Los Angeles Dodgers' occasionally mercurial outfielder, appealed the suspension and is expected to play tonight.
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Puig flashed the gesture with both hands after hitting a home run, and later confirmed it was in response to heckling Indians fans.
"I reacted that way, and stooped to their level," Puig told reporters after the Dodgers' victory.
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Kids and families at Emerson Gridley Elementary School had a ball celebrating the end of the school year. Bounce houses, jugglers, food vendors and lots of summer fun was at the school for everyone to enjoy.
Since Gridley Elementary is closing after this year, the school board went all out.
Principal, Timothy Sabol, told us parents are handling the change well. Principal Sabol will be continuing his career in education at Diehl Elementary next fall.
BBNaija’s Efe meets Bisola, Bally in Abuja (Photos)
BBNaija 2017 winner, Efe recently reunited with BBNaija 2017 1st runner up, Bisola Aiyeola and fellow ex-Housemate, Bally in Abuja. The ‘Based On Logistics’ singer, is currently on one of his media tours in Abuja, while Bisola is currently shooting her first movie and Bally has been visiting IDP’s dropping gifts in his wake. They …
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Play4 Night' game
ROCKY HILL, Conn. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Connecticut Lottery's "Play4 Night" game were:
6-5-2-9
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Mr Macron mentioned none of his rivals by name, starting his speech with an ode to "France and its cathedrals" but insisting he was the only candidate he wasn't fixated on the past.
The former economy minister who claims to be "neither Left nor Right" paid tribute in his speech to François Mitterrand, the late Socialist president, but also Jacques Chirac, the centre-Right Gaullist ex-president.
But it was clear who he was referring to when he said France should avoid voting between "Thatcher or Trotsky" - references to the Mr Fillon and Mr Mélenchon.
Mr Mélenchon, he said, would turn France into "Cuba without the sun or Venezuela without the petrol". The Leftist firebrand, who spent the afternoon on a barge going down the river Seine in Paris, is due to stage a rally in Dijon on Wednesday with his hologram appearing in six parallel rallies around the country.
Veteran English manager Harry Redknapp has replaced Gianfranco Zola as the boss of Birmingham City, the struggling Championship club announced Tuesday.
The 70-year-old former Tottenham Hotspur takes charge with Birmingham three points above the relegation zone after a dismal four month spell under Zola.
However under former Italy international Zola, the Midlands club suffered a dramatic slump in form that saw Birmingham manage just two wins in 22 matches.
Redknapp's first game as Blues' boss is Saturday's Birmingham derby at Aston Villa.
Redknapp has also managed two other London clubs in West Ham, for whom he played, and Tottenham Hotspur.
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Carolina Forest’s Alexis Tomlin, shown here in an earlier game against Socastee, had 28 points, 12 rebounds and five blocks against Conway on Friday. JASON LEE jlee@thesunnews
We're pretty sure Google is going to announce a laptop tomorrow.
Google is expected to launch two new Pixel phones at its 4 October event, but according to leaks, the company might also unveil a high-end Chromebook, dubbed Pixelbook. If you had your doubts about it, check out this new leak from electronics reseller Synnex (via 9to5Google), which has revealed more information about the upcoming device, like that it has a 12.3-inch display.
Pixebook will also be powered by an Intel Core i5 series processor. There should even be three different models that differ by capacity - ranging between 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB sizes for storage. Droid Life leak previously claimed these would cost $1,199, $1,399, and $1,749, respectively. We’ll know for sure when Google officially announces the Pixelbook during its event.
See Pocket-lint's guide for more details about what could be unveiled.
Reuters) - Burlington Stores Inc joined other retailers, including Nordstrom Inc, in deciding not to sell products of Ivanka Trump's brand online, news website Business Insider reported. Burlington will no longer stock the brand's accessories and clothing online, according to the report, but it was unclear if the off-price retailer would sell the products in its stores.
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Shaikh Saif also said 2017 will see the beginning of a new system of review of office-bearers, including ministers. Instead of a performance review every five or three years only, they will be reviewed every three months. “With the speed of UAE’s development, we are not riding a fast train, we are riding an airplane,” he said.
Clad in white and black casuals and a beanie, Hrithik Roshan stylishly walked outside the Mumbai airport, with earphones plugged in. While Arjun Kapoor wore blue denims and a black jacket, hottie Rana Daggubati wore a check shirt over a plain white tee-shirt and made us swoon.
In today’s best game deals, Amazon is offering Monster Hunter World on PS4 for $29.99 shipped. It still goes for $60 at Best Buy and this is matching both our previous deal price and the Amazon all-time low.
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ICYMI: Nintendo is bringing Labo support to Mario Kart 8 so you can race w/ your cardboard creations. And Microsoft announced a pair of new Minecraft & PUBG Xbox One console bundles.
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Congratulate Texas's foremost female pitmaster in person.
Eighty-one-year-old Tootsie Tomanetz is one of Texas's finest pitmasters—and one of the few ladies who have made it to the top of the state's BBQ game. She's just been announced as one of three 2018 inductees into the Barbecue Hall of Fame. Sure, the ceremony isn't until September, but you can head to Snow's BBQ in Lexington, about an hour east of Austin, and meet the legend herself. It's only open Saturdays, starting at 8 a.m., and everything shuts down when they sell out of the goods.
Enjoy live tunes in the shade.
It's the 25th annual Unplugged at the Grove , hosted by local radio station 93.3 KGSR, which means 23 weeks straight of live music. Technically, this year's edition started in April, but the $4 beer is best enjoyed in the heat of the summer at Shady Grove. June's lineup features Austin-based The Rocketboys, El Paso's Dirty River Boys, and singer-songwriter Ray Wylie Hubbard. (No cover!)
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If you’re craving Thomas Rhett tickets we have them for you 6x a day during 2 hours of commercial free country starting at 7:30, 11:30, and 3:30!
WASHINGTON—The U.S. military said Friday it is reassessing its training mission in Niger after a deadly Islamic State ambush killed four elite U.S. soldiers on a routine patrol with local forces.
The decision to review the role of American forces in western Africa came after a search-and-rescue team recovered the body of a fourth American soldier killed in Wednesday’s attack.
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As the most valuable retailer in the United States and one of the most valuable public companies in the world, Amazon is home to some high-paying careers.
We compiled the top 11 highest paying jobs at Amazon, based on current and former employee reports on Glassdoor.com. If you're in the market for a new job and want to give this huge retailer a shot, check this list out beforehand.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Officials in states like Oregon where marijuana is legal are trying to curtail smuggling of pot to other states. Meanwhile, U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions is pushing for a more aggressive approach in these states, noting the drug is being diverted to other states.
The U.S. attorney for Oregon, Billy Williams, told The Associated Press that insufficient enforcement has led to marijuana overproduction and diversion.
Under a bill Oregon Gov. Kate Brown signed into law, all marijuana grown for sale in the legal market must be tracked from seed to store by the Oregon Liquor Control Commission, which regulates recreational marijuana. Washington state is replacing its current tracking system with a better one. Voters in California last November approved recreational marijuana, and a software system to keep track of it.
The Hampshire Fire Department responded to a two-vehicle crash with heavy damage at Route 20 and Allen Road at 3:50 p.m. Tuesday, according to fire officials.
"Two people were transported to Advocate Sherman Hospital in Elgin with what appeared to be non-life threatening injuries," said Hampshire Deputy Fire Chief Trevor Herrmann. "One person was extricated. We received mutual aid from the Pingree Grove Fire Department."
BILOXI, Miss. (AP) — Demolition has begun a former federal courthouse on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
WXXV-TV reports demolition work began Tuesday on the building. It has been empty since 2003, when a replacement opened in Gulfport.
The Biloxi building is beige and blocky, with narrow rectangular windows, and some regard it as an eyesore.
Community Bank bought the site and plans a new three-story office that will be completed next year.
The demolition is expected to take 45 days.
The bank’s market president, Eric Chambless, has said the new building will be “consistent with the character and charm of Biloxi’s historic downtown.”
The city recently approved plans for the building to be razed..
The U.K. government will formally signal it is open to creating a temporary customs union with the EU after Brexit as it prepares for fresh talks on its separation from the bloc later this month.
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A Florida sheriff says a teenage boy has beaten another teenager to death with a baseball bat.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd tells WFLA-TV the 16-year-old beat 15-year-old Giovanni Diaz after they went into a wooded area Monday afternoon. He says the boys had gone in the woods presumably to play.
Judd says the 16-year-old told a witness what he did, went home and called 911. The witness found Diaz dead.
The suspect told a deputy that “he whaled on” Diaz and referred to him as a friend.
The teen has three previous battery charges and two were on Diaz. Authorities do not know why he killed the other boy and have no further details.
He had not been charged as of Monday night.
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BOSTON (WHDH) — Jurors in the “Top Chef” trial sent a key question to the federal judge as deliberations continued monday.
The jury’s note said one of the jurors was “presuming guilt over innocence” and asked the judge how to proceed. The judge wrote back to say that every person is presumed innocent unless guilt is proven beyond a reasonable doubt.
The case against four Teamsters has gone on for weeks. The four men were charged with conspiracy and attempted extortion, with prosecutors claiming that they strong-armed the show’s production company while “Top Chef” filmed in Milton in 2014. The Teamsters claimed they were just legally picketing and advocating for union jobs.
The four men could face as much as 20 years in prison.
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Test your knowledge on some of the most recognisable buildings in Europe, and learn a thing or two along the way.
Europe is home to some of the most recognisable buildings and tourist attractions in the world – but can you recognise them from their shape alone?
We’ve blacked out some of the most famous attractions to test your knowledge. So test how well you really know Europe…
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* Bank of tokyo-mitsubishi ufj and six other international banking groups will launch next year a cross-border wiring service that uses blockchain - nikkei
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The Africa Magic Viewers Choice Award is here again and Ghana has bagged some cool nominations for the award which has been scheduled to come off later this year.
Among nominees are Lydia Forson, Adjetey Annan, Chris Attoh and film director Shirley Frimpong-Manso.
Lydia has been nominated for best supporting actress in drama (movie/TV series) for her exciting role in the movie 'Isoken'.
Adjetey, on the other hand, has been nominated for best actor in comedy (movie/TV Series) for his roles in the 'Side Chic Gang' and 'Keteke' and Chris has also been nominated for the same category for his role in 'Esohe'.
Shirley Frimpong-Manso is also up for best director and best movie with 'Potato Potahto'.
The 2018 AMVCA nominees in all 27 categories were announced on Saturday, 30 June by Joselyn Dumas and comedian Bovi via a syndicated broadcast on all Africa Magic channels on DStv and GOtv.
Voting for the AMVCAs open from 8:30pm (WAT) on Saturday, June 30, 2018 and closes on Sunday, August 24 2018.
Iconic Weatherford building is demolished
The Parker County Courthouse Square was stirring in May 2016 as folks came to bid farewell to a historic structure known at various times as the Eddleman Building, Sturgess Dress Shop, the Bowden Building and the Bradford Building.
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Fresh off another Emmy nomination for his role as Titus Andromedon on “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt,” Tituss Burgess visits Kathie Lee and Hoda to talk about the show and his co-stars, including Jane Krakowski, whom he jokes is like “the little sister I never wanted.”
The trial of 23 year old Vikat Bhagat who is accused of murdering and raping Donegal woman, Danielle McLaughlin in Goa last year has resumed today.
The judge in the case has today, asked the media to not publish detailed depositions and names of witnesses.
According to India’s Business Standard the second witness in the case was today examined by the prosecution before the judge.
Assistant public prosecutor V J Costa, who represented the state police, examined the second witness who was present when the panchanama of the spot where Ms McLaughlin’s body was found was conducted.
According to the police charge sheet, Bhagat had tried to force himself on the woman at an isolated place between the Canacona and Agonda beaches.
When she resisted, he hit her on the head with a beer bottle, raped and then strangled her before smashing the victim’s face with a stone to destroy the evidence.
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WICHITA, Kan. (AP)  A Muslim aerospace engineer has sued the Spirit Boeing Employees Association for religious discrimination stemming from a party at a lake in Wichita, Kansas.
The American Civil Liberties Union filed a federal lawsuit Friday on behalf of Munir Zanial, a Malaysian national of Indian ancestry.
The association declined to comment.
Zanial rented the group's lake last year to host a party to celebrate Malaysian Independence Day. The lawsuit alleges the association reported him out of fear he used the lake to hold an Islamic State meeting.
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It alleged an American flag that had been "desecrated ISIS symbols." But the flag was actually a Malaysian flag and the guests included people of Malaysian Indian ancestry, some wearing hijabs.
Spirit filed a complaint with the FBI, and the association terminated his rental benefits.
CLEVELAND (AP) — Authorities say a Cleveland police officer is accused of attacking a woman and having her arrested for assaulting a police officer.
Sgt. Christopher Graham, of Wellington, was charged Thursday with misdemeanor assault and unlawful restraint. He pleaded not guilty during a court appearance Friday morning.
A probable cause warrant written by a Cleveland police Internal Affairs detective says the 38-year-old Graham assaulted the unidentified woman Sept. 12 and then had her arrested on the felony assault charge.
Officials haven’t said why Graham allegedly attacked the woman.
Cleveland.com reports that Cleveland paid settlements in two lawsuits filed against Graham that accused him of misusing his police power.
Graham’s attorney didn’t return telephone messages seeking comment Friday.
A police spokeswoman didn’t respond to an email asking about Graham’s status with the department.
Explosive phone records and intercepted calls show 'Trump aides and campaign staff were in constant communication with Russian intelligence officers before the election'... and Donald WAS briefed Is there a conspiracy inside Washington to destroy Trump's inner circle? Top Republican claims Flynn was the appetizer - Kellyanne will be next and Trump is 'the entree' White House secrets and lies crisis explodes: Trump FIRED his national security adviser over 'eroding level of trust' - but Mike Pence was kept in dark for days even AFTER FBI quizzed Flynn Rantings of the brilliant general who lost the plot: How Mike Flynn went from one of US's most respected intelligence officers to the country's 'angriest general' More bad news for Kellyanne as ethics watchdog says White House needs to investigate and even DISCIPLINE her over endorsing Ivanka's fashion range Russia tests the waters: Military ... (more)
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Patients May Pay For On-Scene Care In Western Iowa
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) – Emergency medical technicians might charge patients who receive on-scene care but don’t require transportation to the hospital in a western Iowa city next year.
The Sioux City Council will vote Monday on a proposal to introduce a $186 to $327 fee for services received from paramedics at a scene.
The new fee structure comes as the Sioux City Fire Rescue takes over 911 ambulance services from nonprofit Siouxland Paramedics in January. The nonprofit previously didn’t charge for on-scene care.
Under the proposal, basic on-scene life support will cost $186 and advanced on-scene life support will cost $327.
The city’s fire chief says the move is intended to cut down on the subsidy that is paid by taxpayer dollars for the new division.
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department officials say two suspects involved in a February 22 theft have been arrested.
SCMPD officials say the suspects were identified after numerous tips from the community.
Shacarrie Heyward, 22, and Janautica Washington, 23 were arrested and charged with shoplifting a Citi Trends.
Metro officers responded to the store on the 1900 block of East Victory Drive around 6:45 p.m.
Heyward and Washington walked into the store and began removing security tags from items, before fleeing from the store with the merchandise.
The WWE Greatest Royal Rumble event takes place on Friday, April 27, 2018 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia at the King Abdullah International Stadium and will air on the WWE Network with a special start time of 11 a.m. ET/8 a.m. PT with the event airing one hour later. Both Raw and SmackDown brands will be featured. Here are the betting odds:
WWE Greatest Royal Rumble
Braun Strowman – 7/4
Daniel Bryan – 5/2
Baron Corbin – 9/2
Bobby Lashley – 9/1
Big Cass – 12/1
Finn Balor – 12/1
Chris Jericho – 16/1
Elias – 16/1
Rusev – 16/1
Sami Zayn – 20/1
Universal Championship
Roman Reigns – 8/13
Brock Lesnar – 6/5
Intercontinental Championship
Seth Rollins – 8/13
The Miz – 4/1
Finn Balor – 5/1
Samoa Joe – 13/2
WWE Championship
AJ Styles – 1/2
Shinsuke Nakamura – 6/4
United States Championship
Jeff Hardy – 2/5
Jinder Mahal – 7/4
Raw Tag Team Championships
Bray Wyatt & Matt Hardy – 1/8
Cesaro & Sheamus – 9/2
What's up in Las Cruces: April 17 Check out what's happening in the Mesilla Valley today. Check out this story on lcsun-news.com: http://lcsun.co/2oOQYtY Social Justice Education Discussion : Presentation and question-and-answer session from 3:45 to 5:15 p.m. today in room 111, O'Donnell Hall, NMSU campus.
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Colin interrupts Bryan & Ronnie's plane date and they find out the flight is overbooked.
Japanese Grand Prix qualifying will see Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel battle again
Twice before has qualifying on Saturday been completely washed out by typhoons and rain with drivers forced to fight for grid slots on Sunday morning instead.
However, the forecast this year is improved and qualifying is expected to happen as planned in dry conditions.
Lewis Hamilton is favourite to take pole position but Sebastian Vettel will not be far behind while the championship leader's Mercedes team-mate Valtteri Bottas also looks fast in Suzuka.
Kimi Raikkonen will take a five-place grid penalty after yet another disastrous Saturday for Ferrari - the Finn crashed his car into the wall during the third and final free practice session and needed a rebuild and a gearbox change.
Rod Drury of Xero shares why cloud-based accounting provides a great platform for AI, why he wants to help turn account advisors into growth consultants for small businesses, and why it’s important for small businesses to become global exporters in order to grow.
Dash cam footage from the squad car showed the officer pull up behind the flaming truck that was dangerously close to the drive-through.
As Womack nudged the truck with his car, tires screeched and smoke billowed, but managed to shove the truck into the parking lot. Some flames remained on the ground in the drive-thru where the truck had been.
No injuries were reported. It's unclear what caused the truck to catch fire.
Glenn Heights police on Facebook commended Womack for his "courage and quick thinking" that kept employees safe and prevented major damage to the building.
CONCORD, N.C. — Denny Hamlin won the pole Friday night for the NASCAR Cup playoff race Sunday at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Hamlin turned a lap at 191.598 mph on the 1 1/2-mile oval for his first pole of the season. He'll share the front row with Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Matt Kenseth.
Hamlin has wins at New Hampshire and Darlington this year, but has never won at Charlotte.
"This is a track position-type race track," Hamlin said. "You want to have that first pit stall and have the clean air."
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A man was arrested after what one news report called “a screaming tirade involving spit and blood” on an American Airlines flight on May 23. An attendant had refused to serve the man another beer, concluding he was already intoxicated. To avoid such incidents, airlines should stop serving alcohol altogether.
As a frequent flier—Executive Platinum status with American—I often witness disruption caused by excessive drinking. On a recent flight from Pittsburgh to Miami, the passenger next to me in first class started drinking soon after departure—at 7:30 a.m. He consumed at least four small bottles before the flight attendant refused to serve him more. I had to tolerate his loud complaints for the rest of the flight.
April 24 (Reuters) - Star Lake Bioscience Co Inc Zhaoqing Guangdong:
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Ben McAdoo, whose Giants are 0-4 and whose employment status sure appears from the outside to be tenuous, has set about a plan to Make the Giants Great Again. He stopped the music.
McAdoo stressed, via the New York Post, that he didn’t take away ALL the music from the team, and that there are ways for them to earn it back:
McAdoo said the deal is, “I did not eliminate the music from practice.’’ But he did eliminate it from parts of practice. “During periods where there are fundamental emphasis and team emphasis as far as the scheme and getting the details right, we cut the music so our focus and concentration can go up,’’ said McAdoo, who added the music is not gone for good.
With this leadership, how could the Giants not finish 11-1 and get into the playoffs?
(AP) – Sen. Ted Cruz’s re-election campaign is sending fundraising letters in envelopes marked “Summons Enclosed – Open Immediately,” suggesting they could contain court appearance orders.
Instead, inside is a letter from the Texas Republican asking for support in his race against Democratic Rep. Beto O’Rourke. The San Antonio Express News’ editorial board has criticized the mailer as looking “like a legal threat.”
Cruz spokeswoman Catherine Frazier confirmed that the letter came from the campaign, saying Tuesday that out of 50,000-plus San Antonio area mailers “there was one complaint that came not to us but to the local media.” She called such mailers “effective and critical to identifying and engaging our supporters.” The envelope also reads, “Ted Cruz for Senate 2018,” but in smaller print in the upper left corner.
Those familiar with Dylan’s music might recall that he winkingly attributed fabricated quotes to Abraham Lincoln in his “Talkin’ World War III Blues.” So Dylan making up an imaginary quote is nothing new. However, I soon discovered that the Moby-Dick line Dylan dreamed up last week seems to be cobbled together out of phrases on the website SparkNotes, the online equivalent of CliffsNotes.
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The early names on the Chargers’ list of head coach candidates suggest they have their eye on coaches with a defensive background.
Word on Monday was that the team requested permission to interview Patriots defensive coordinator Matt Patricia and Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that they have made the same request regarding Dolphins defensive coordinator Vance Joseph.
Joseph just completed his first year running the defense in Miami and was a defensive backs coach for several teams over the last decade. He interviewed with the Broncos for their head coaching position in 2015, so has seen his name come up with that job open again and has also been mentioned as a candidate for the 49ers.
In a press conference Monday, Chargers General Manager Tom Telesco said their pool of candidates is “pretty big right now” so Patricia and Joseph may have some company on the interview list soon.
COLUMBUS, Ohio >> Ohio State University says all of its new undergraduate students will be getting an iPad beginning next fall.
The university says it’s part of a new collaboration with Apple.
The tech giant and Ohio State will create an iOS design laboratory for the university and help students learn coding skills and mobile app development.
The school says Apple employees will work at the lab to help with the partnership.
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Apple CEO Tim Cook tells The Columbus Dispatch that he loves the idea because state universities are important to serving the community as well as a large number of students.
He says Ohio State’s leaders impressed him with their forward thinking and hopes many others will follow.
Lucifer and Chloe investigate a murder which a witness claims a guardian angel saved her life, causing Lucifer to become paranoid about his own actions.
The appeal was filed by Padrón before the Contentious Electoral Court (TCE), in accordance with Section 269 of the Democracy Code, said a statement issued by the CREO-SUMA Alliance.
This party considers that the count of 11.2% of the total votes, set for tomorrow by the CNE is a show. This percentage corresponds to 1’275,450 votes.
“The CNE stated nothing about the anomalies found in more than 31,000 vote tally sheets, whose white votes represented less than three votes per sheet, nor on the irregularities of the entire system whose totals do not add up,” the statement said.
A lioness and her cubs make the odyssey to find safety and security after escaping two nomadic males seeking a pride of their own.
Police: Bear spotted at college
HAMDEN, Conn. (AP) — A black bear has been spotted at a Connecticut college.
Hamden police say a bear was seen Tuesday morning near one of the gates at Quinnipiac University's main campus.
The bear waddled back to Sleeping Giant State Park. The State Department of Energy and Environmental Protection reports 14 bears were spotted in Hamden during the past year.
Black bears are becoming increasingly common in Connecticut as the population grows.
Police say the recent storms have heavily damaged the bears' natural habitat, making sightings more likely.
State officials say you should never try to feed a bear intentionally, and should remain vigilant of food sources, like unsecured trash bins.
President Donald Trump, center, receives a helmet from Manchester City Fire Chief Daniel Goonan, right, as first lady Melania Trump, left, watches during a visit to the Manchester Central Fire Station in Manchester, N.H., Monday, March 19, 2018. Trump is in New Hampshire to unveil more of his plan to combat the nation's opioid crisis. Susan Walsh AP Photo
SHARE COPY LINK The Boise State football team held its annual Spring Game on Saturday, April 14, at Albertsons Stadium. Hall of Fame inductees were introduced before the start of the scrimmage while Boise State football had some fun with a game of tug-of-war afte Kelsey Grey kgrey@idahostatesman.com
The Boise State football team held its annual Spring Game on Saturday, April 14, at Albertsons Stadium. Hall of Fame inductees were introduced before the start of the scrimmage while Boise State football had some fun with a game of tug-of-war afte Kelsey Grey kgrey@idahostatesman.com
Pictures with Festival Organizers Mayor Serafino Nolletti and City Clerk Amber Viars alongside Senators Richard Ojeda, Ron Stollings and Mark Maynard.
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LONDON Britain's grocery market grew by 3.7 percent in the 12 weeks to April 23, the fastest rate since September 2013, driven by Britons splashing out on food at Easter and inflation edging higher, industry data showed on Wednesday.
Market researcher Kantar Worldpanel said all 10 major retailers were in growth for the first time in three-and-a-half years. Grocery prices jumped 2.6 percent year-on-year in the period, up from the 2.3 percent recorded in the 12 weeks to March 26.
Market leader Tesco (TSCO.L) posted growth of 1.9 percent while Sainsbury's (SBRY.L) grew by 1.7 percent, Asda grew by 0.8 percent and Morrisons (MRW.L) grew by 2.2 percent. Asda's growth marked the first year-on-year sales rise since October 2014.
The results were boosted by the timing of Easter, which fell later than normal this year.
(Reporting by Kate Holton, Editing by Paul Sandle)
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The Toronto Maple Leafs play their first playoff home game since 2013 when they host the Washington Capitals Monday evening.
Many people know Lorraine Toth as the owner of the now-shuttered Bettie's Cakes. The cupcakery had a location in Saratoga Springs and one in Colonie Center, as well as the double decker bus you'd often see around town.
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Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) Automotive head Rob Csongor testifies in front of a Senate committee today about the importance of artificial intelligence in self-driving cars.
The Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee was hearing from a panel of manufacturers and industry experts about autonomous vehicle testing and deployment
“Our technology is being used by more than 225 automotive companies worldwide, including Audi, Tesla, Toyota, Volvo, Mercedes and others. We are now at the point where we can create AI systems that have levels of perception and performance far beyond humans, and importantly, do not get distracted, fatigued or impaired,” says Csongor.
Csongor specifically mentioned the AI capabilities of Nvidia’s Drive PX computing platform.
Legislation has lagged behind innovation in autonomous vehicles and the panel discussed the need for nationwide standards that would allow for more thorough testing during development.
ISLAMABAD, Aug 14 (APP): Chairman Senate Raza Rabbani and
Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq on Monday visited
the Monument of the ‘Martyrs of Democracy’ at Parliament House
and placed a floral wreath.
The event arranged to observe 70th Independence Day,
was attended by parliamentarians and senior officials in a large
number.
During their visit to the monument, the Chairman Senate and
Speaker National Assembly observed a one-minute silence to pay
homage to the martyrs of the democracy.
They paid rich tributes to the unsung heros, who had rendered
matchless sacrifices for restoration of democracy, revival of basic
fundamental human rights of general public and for the rule of law
and constitutions in the country.
The monument was constructed in front of Parliament House in
memory of those who had sacrificed their lives for the restoration
of democracy in the country.
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Alexis Sanchez is back in the good books with Arsenal fans after a goal, an assist and a classy gesture after the final whistle against Middlesbrough.
The Chilean star is yet to sign a new contract and has faced the wrath of Arsenal fans in recent weeks but helped save Arsene Wenger's team tonight.
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× Off duty State Police Officer seriously injured in car crash
WOLCOTT — Two people were injured in a two car crash Saturday evening.
Around 8:48, police responded to the intersection of Wolcott Road and Tunxis Road on calls of a crash.
Police said that only drivers were in the car when accident occurred. One of the driver was a female State Trooper who was off duty at the time.
Both drivers suffered serious injuries and were taken to the hospital.
The Naugatuck Valley Accident Reconstruction Team was on scene investigating. This task force consists of local police departments that are located around the Naugatuck Valley.
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At long last, Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor have finalized a deal for a mega-fight, according to Yahoo's Kevin Iole.
According to Iole, terms are not yet know, but the fight is set to take place at the MGM Grand Garden or T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on August 26.
Mayweather is expected to make the announcement as early as Wednesday, according to Iole.
#ChineseStories The story of a 50-year-old man reuniting with his lost daughter after 24 years has captivated people across China. The daughter, Wang Qifeng, now a mother of two returned to Chengdu with her husband on Tuesday to meet the father she lost more than two decades ago. pic.twitter.com/FqQqeJwnMl
Two armed robbers fired their weapons into the floor during an altercation with a customer at an Innisfail bar on Thursday night, say police.
Innisfail RCMP said at 11:05 p.m. a robbery at Fox and Hound was reported involving two masked males wearing oil patch-style coveralls carrying sawed-off shotgun type weapons.
Both were able to escape. They fled in a white vehicle resembling an SUV driven by a female and made off with an undisclosed amount of money.
Anyone with information about the investigation is asked to contact Innisfail RCMP at 403-227-3342. To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or report it online at www.tipsubmit.com. If information leads to an arrest there could be a cash reward up to $2,000.
Feb 13 Crown Castle International Corp
* Crown castle raises additional term loans and extends maturity of existing facilities
* Crown castle international corp - credit facility consists of a $2.5 billion senior unsecured revolving credit facility
* Crown castle international corp says proceeds of additional term loans were used to repay outstanding borrowings under revolver
* Crown castle international - borrowed $500 million of additional tranche a term loans; extended maturity date to jan 21, 2022 on senior unsecured credit facility
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Students from John Reed Elementary and Waldo Rohnert Intermediate schools participated in a joint Walk-a-Thon fundraiser at John Reed on Friday, September 29. This year’s theme was,“School Pride with Every Stride.” The Walk-a-Thon is one of the biggest fundraisers for both schools.
After cruising through a perfect first set, the 23-year-old Gavrilova needed to save a set point in the competitive second set to hand the 13th-seeded Mladenovic her third straight loss.
"She has a history of great comebacks. She has done it at the French Open almost every match," Gavrilova said after the match.
"She stepped up her game and was playing a bit loser and was not making as many unforced errors because the first set was not a great set from her."
Gavrilova moves on to face Italian Camila Giorgi in the round of 32 on Tuesday.
Earlier in the day big-serving Czech Petra Kvitova battled back to defeat Anett Kontaveit 1-6 7-6(2) 3-6.
Kvitova, the tournament's 14th seed and a two-time Wimbledon champion, will face either wildcard American Sloane Stephens or Czech Lucie Safarova, who will play at the Lindner Family Tennis Center on Tuesday.
(Reporting by Rory Carroll; Editing by Janet Lawrence)
NEW YORK (AP) — Harvey Weinstein won’t testify before the New York grand jury that’s weighing whether to indict him on rape and other sex charges.
A statement issued through a spokesman Wednesday says Weinstein’s lawyers decided there wasn’t enough time to prepare him to testify. They say he learned the specific charges and the accusers’ identities only after turning himself in Friday, with a deadline set for Wednesday afternoon to testify or not.
They say his request for more time was denied.
Prosecutors declined to comment.
Weinstein faces rape and criminal sex act charges involving two women in New York. Dozens more women have accused him of sexual misconduct ranging from harassment to assault in various locales.
The 66-year-old former movie mogul has consistently denied all allegations of nonconsensual sex.
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WASHINGTON (NBC NEWS) – John Kelly, the White House chief of staff, abruptly scrapped plans to travel with President Donald Trump on Wednesday so he could try to contain his boss’s fury and manage the fallout from new revelations about tensions between the president and Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, according to six senior administration officials.
Kelly summoned Tillerson, and their ally Defense Secretary James Mattis, to the White House, where the three of them huddled to discuss a path forward, according to three administration officials. The White House downplayed Kelly’s decision to stay in Washington, saying he did so to manage day-to-day operations.
Vice President Mike Pence, meanwhile, was fuming in Phoenix, where he was traveling, seven officials told NBC News. He and Tillerson spoke on the phone before the secretary’s public appearance on Wednesday morning.
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Arrow Electronics Extends Pan-EMEA Relationship with Commvault to Target Service Provider Market
May 2018 by Marc Jacob
Global technology provider Arrow Electronics and Commvault announced the extension of their pan-EMEA collaboration to include Commvault’s Data Platform to open up data management capabilities that can be offered as-a-service or on-premise.
The new agreement builds on the long-standing relationship between the two companies, and will help Arrow provide more flexible licensing models for service provider customers. It covers Austria, Belgium, Finland, France, Hungary, Italy, Luxemburg, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden and UK.
Together, Commvault and Arrow combine their expertise in data management technology and knowledge of the service market to offer flexible service delivery models, better meeting the needs of a broader range of customer-centric service providers.
Gabelli Funds LLC reduced its position in AMTEK, Inc. by 5.9% during the fourth quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The institutional investor owned 1,812,000 shares of the company's stock after selling 114,400 shares during the period.
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ANKARA/LONDON/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Iran has signaled to six world powers that it is open to talks about its ballistic missile arsenal, seeking to reduce tension over the disputed program, Iranian and Western officials familiar with the overtures told Reuters.
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Ryan Robert John Lavery, Gortnahowen, Warrenpoint (18) was charged with disorderly behaviour and assault on the police when he appeared last Thursday at Banbridge Magistrates Court.
The alleged incident took place in Church Square, Banbridge, on March 17 this year. The case was adjourned until April 27.
LAKELAND, Fla. – Parents at one Florida school district are fuming after a ‘sponsorship form’ was sent home at the start of the school year.
The form asks for various sponsorship amounts, but it’s the $100 sponsorship that is causing the issues.
For $100, the form claimed that parents could have their last name or business logo on the school’s website and get a pass for their child to go to the front of the lunch line.
Chris Stephenson, a parent at Lawton Chiles Middle Academy, told WFLA that adding a ‘food hierarchy’ to middle school would likely only encourage bullying of other students.
“It’s like, ‘I have money. I’m in the front of the line now. All you poor kids get in the back of the line,” he said.
Principal Brian Andrews says he had no idea the forms were inside the orientation packets, adding that he didn’t approve of the fundraiser.
Organizers with the PTSA say the forms were sent home due to a clerical error, adding that the sponsorship program is not being offered this year.
Listen to the entire World Views episode for October 6, 2017.
Suzette Grillot and Rebecca Cruise will discuss the independence vote in Spain's Catalan region, and the Trump administration's expulsion of Cuban diplomats.
Then, Suzette talks with British Consul General Karen Bell about trade, security and Brexit.
Conyers advised entities in the Allan Gray Group of companies, which have presences in Cape Town and Bermuda, with respect to the formation and approval of Allan Gray Frontier Markets Equity Fund Limited, an investment fund domiciled in Bermuda and authorised as a “Standard Fund” pursuant to the Investment Funds Act.
This fund will pursue an investment strategy of investing in frontier market equities.
Elizabeth Denman, director in the Bermuda office of Conyers, advised on the matter.
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Mulder and Scully discover more evidence of the planned alien colonization of Earth and set out to preserve humanity's last remaining link to freedom.
The Inside Lane, a daily podcast that takes an in-depth look at the stories and science behind the 2017 World Athletic Championships with sports scientist Dr Ross Tucker and Runner’s World Editor Mike Finch.
– The ultimate winners and losers of the 2017 World Champs
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– Semenya’s perfect race and the never-ending controversy that surrounds her
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Tiny I Wish 'Roseanne' Hadn't Been Canceled
Tiny Is Sad 'Roseanne' Was Canceled, For the Crew's Sake and Mine
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ABC went too far by canceling "Roseanne" according to T.I.'s wife, Tiny, who says there are people who've gotten away with tweeting and saying worse things than Roseanne Barr did.
We got Tiny at LAX Tuesday night and she made it clear she's a huge fan of the "Roseanne" reboot -- and was bummed to hear it had been canceled due to Roseanne's racist tweet about Obama adviser Valerie Jarrett.
Tiny wasn't giving Roseanne a pass for the bigotry, but did say she's heard worse ... and would have preferred to see ABC take a different approach.
Her concern goes beyond being a fan of the show, it's more about the innocent people affected by Roseanne's screwup.
Impressive turn-key 1929 2 story Spanish gem includes spacious floor plan & natural light. Superb for entertaining and impressing your friends with it's vintage looks and feel, featuring original hardwood floors, alcove ceilings, craftsman wood trim, moldings and glass door knobs. Upgraded with gourmet kitchen with SS appliances, Viking professional dual oven and center piece wood columns that have a story all of their own. Gorgeous lush landscaping with 3 patios for entertaining and the list goes on.
March 30 Baofeng Group Co Ltd :
* Says it plans to pay cash div 0.25 yuan per 10 shares for FY 2016
* To use additional paid-in capital to distribute 2 new shares for every 10 shares
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After the latest round of severe weather, many have experienced roof and property damage. Amarillo’s Better Business Bureau encourages residents to take the time to research a company before hiring them to do repairs.
Janna Keihl of the Bureau.
The BBB suggest that people should get multiple bids on a job and compare prices. Be sure and have a written contract that states the work to be done and a price breakdown of both labor and materials and never sign a blank contract.
Keihl added this most important tip.
You also can contact the city of Amarillo building safety department to see if a company is registered or the Better business bureau to review a contractor’s history.
Contact Numbers and websites:
City of Amarillo Building Saftey (806) 378-3041 http://bit.ly/ContractorInformation
Amarillo Better Business Bureau (806) 379-6222 http://www.bbb.org/Amarillo
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KENTWOOD, Mich--- East Kentwood entered the night sitting on top of the OK Red and riding a 32 game regular season consecutive winning streak. The Falcons played host to Grand Haven in a rematch of a close game earlier this year. Corrinne Jemison led the way for East Kentwood with 15 points as the Falcons come away 61-37 win.
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Olofsson agreed to terms on a two-year, entry-level contract with Buffalo on Tuesday.
With AHL Rochester still in the hunt for the Calder Cup, Olofsson figures to link up with the Americans on an amatuer tryout from the remainder of 2017-18 with his deal kicking in next season. The Swede racked up 27 goals, 16 helpers and eight PIM in 50 outings for Frolunda HC of the Swedish league this year. Selected in the seventh round of the 2014 NHL Draft, the 22-year-old will likely begin the 2018-19 campaign in the minors, but could get make his NHL debut sooner rather than later as Buffalo looks to continue its rebuild with young talent.
Heavily armed police are blocking the snowy street in front of Istanbul's Reina nightclub, where a gunman killed at least 39 people and wounded almost 70 hours earlier. The entrance is covered with blue plastic sheeting below a Turkish flag.
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The House on Tuesday voted 250-169 in favour of the bill, which the Senate passed in August, Xinhua reported
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US President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed a new bill titled "Right to Try" which allows terminally ill patients to seek drugs that are still experimental and not fully approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.
The House on Tuesday voted 250-169 in favour of the bill, which the Senate passed in August, Xinhua reported.
Under the legislation, terminally ill patients have the right to seek drug treatments that remain in clinical trials after passing phase 1 of the FDA approval process.
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For the first time in MOWA’s history, all three changing exhibition spaces will be dedicated to the work of a single artist—Tom Bamberger. At 68, Bamberger has expertly embraced a number of roles in his life—teacher, philosopher, curator of photography, urban design critic— but he is first and foremost a photographer of national significance. Hyperphotographic is the artist’s first major retrospective and a celebration of his recent gift to the museum of almost four hundred photographs.
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The season 5 premiere of "The 100" is tonight at 9 p.m. We preview tonight's episode, and the stars Eliza Taylor and Bob Morley tell us one of the toughest parts of filming.
× Milwaukee Brewers activate Pina from DL for game against Royals
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Brewers activated catcher Manny Pina from the disabled list and put him into the starting lineup for Tuesday night’s series opener against the Kansas City Royals.
They cleared roster space by optioning catcher Jacob Nottingham to Triple-A Colorado Springs.
Pina, who spent his first two big league seasons with the Royals, was hitting .219 with a homer and three RBIs when he went on the DL retroactive to April 13 with a strained left calf.
In other news, shortstop Orlando Arcia got the day off because of stomach pain, though his ailing ankle was fine. Left-hander Boone Logan also threw a simulated game without any trouble from his left triceps strain, and is expected to join Double-A Biloxi on a rehab assignment.
Wa All Stars coach Alhaji Mumuni Sokpari says the absence of midfielder David Abagna had a toll on his side in their 1-0 defeat to Ashanti Gold SC on Sunday.
Abagna was the star performer for the Northern Blues last season having scored ten goals and provided five assists.
He was absent when Wa All-Stars clinched the GFA Gala competition with an injury.
The coach confirmed the young midfielder will be back to fitness in about a month time.
"Obviously, David Abagna's absence was felt but it is just that he is not well," Abanga said.
"It is an injury that made him not to be part of the team today. Maybe in a month time, Abagna will be fit again and he will be with us for the remaining games."
Abagna has been nominated for the SWAG young player of the year 2017 award slated for April this year.
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Nikkei rises, insurers lead gains on higher bond yields
TOKYO, Feb 15 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average rose near six-week highs touched earlier in the week on Wednesday, as shares of insurers soared after comments from U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen boosted U.S. and global bond yields.
The Nikkei gained 1 percent to 19,437.98, near Monday's intraday high of 19,519.44. The broader Topix rose 1.0 percent to 1,553.69.
The insurers subindex gained 4.2 percent, its biggest gain in three months, with T&D Holdings rising 5.3 percent on the announcement of a share buyback.
The great Yemeni legendary singer, songwriter, composer and poet Abu Baker Salem Belfkih died at the age of 78 due to illness on Sunday, according to local reports.
Renowned in his native country and around the Gulf and Arab regions, he was known for numerous musical styles common to the Gulf, predominantly Hadhrami and Adani, which both originate from his birthplace, Yemen.
Throughout his 60-year-long career, Belfkih was distinguished by his versatile vocal range, which enabled him to perform over a wide array of complex compositions.
Born in Tarim in Hadhrumaut, southern Yemen, a historic town known for its academic and theological significance, Belfkih started out as an Arabic language teacher and was a patron of the arts and literature.
After writing his first hit song at 17, he later travelled to Saudi Arabia and other Arab cities where he became regarded as one of the major influences which helped distribute Yemeni music to the rest of the Arab world.
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SALEM, Mass. (AP) - A Salem, Massachusetts-based organization called The Satanic Temple is accusing Twitter of discriminating against it on religious grounds.
Satanic Temple founder Lucien Greaves filed a complaint in March with the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, saying Twitter wrongly suspended its accounts after someone tweeted a threat to the organization. The Boston Globe reports Twitter has restored the accounts but without the "verified" status Greaves wants.
An attorney for Greaves says the standards used by Twitter to determine its suspensions and verifications of users is colored by its favoritism toward groups that share the social network's views.
Twitter says an account is verified if it's determined to be of public interest.
The Satanic Temple's building is zoned as an art gallery and is open to the public with art installations, lectures and film screenings.
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Aug 11 (Reuters) - Intuitive Surgical Inc
* Intuitive Surgical board of directors approves a three-for-one stock split
* Intuitive Surgical Inc - ‍trading will begin on a split-adjusted basis on October 6, 2017​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The Metropolitan Rotary Club of Lubbock will host a special Oktoberfest event from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday in Spirit Ranch, located at 701 Regis St.
This event is a fundraiser that will go to help local and international projects in the various activities the rotary club participates in, according to a news release. Admission will be $40 per person which will include a meal, drinks and access to an open bar.
Texas Tech's Cowamongus will cater the event and LLano Brass will provide polka music and entertainment.
Tickets can be bought by contacting the club's chairperson Elda DeSantiago at 806-787-2969.
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STREET FOOD vendors will disappear from Bangkok by the end of the year in the interests of cleanliness, safety and order, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) says.
In the capital, which is internationally recognised for its street food, famous locations such as Chinatown/Yaowarat and Khao San Road would be cleared of vendors in a bid to beautify Bangkok.
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DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – A vigil “against hate” has been scheduled in Des Moines in response to a white supremacist rally in Virginia last weekend that resulted in deadly violence. The “Shine the Light Against Hate” vigil will be held Monday night at Cowles Commons in downtown Des Moines. At least 100 people plan to attend. Interfaith Alliance of Iowa, a self-described progressive group, is promoting the vigil, which will include speakers and music.
Similar events have been held around the country since Saturday, after a group of white nationalists protested in Charlottesville, Virginia, over the city’s decision to remove a Confederate monument. A man is suspected of ramming a car into a crowd of peaceful counter-protesters, killing a 32-year-old woman. A state police helicopter crashed into the woods, killing two troopers onboard.
× Seasonal temperatures and still in search of some much needed rain
A mix of sun and clouds in the forecast today, higher humidity (dew points) and warmer temperatures! Typical August weather has returned but rainfall is lacking. We are tracking a weak wave moving south and any shower chances will be limited and for our southern parts of the state. Expect a fairly uneventful day, which will make for an easier start to the week.
Daily rain chances are with us through Thursday, but nothing stands out in the terms of a heavy, significant rainfall for the ENTIRE area. As of now, Thursday will provide our best chances of rain and storms for the area before another dry stretch works in for most of the weekend. Rainfall total this month stands at 0.12″ (Indianapolis), or 1.19″ below average.
The family of Otto Warmbier said Wednesday they are “adjusting to a different reality” following their son’s return from North Korea, where he was “brutalized” by his captors and held for more than a year in a coma — the cause of which is still unknown.
Rasheeda Let Kirk Move Back In
What a wild episode of Love & Hip-Hop that aired on Monday night. Kirk really tried as hard as he could to move back in with Rasheeda, even moving to her front door with a U-Haul to force himself back home. Rasheeda wasn’t having it. Right? RIGHT?!
Sigh.
She eventually lets him back in and nobody is happy with any of it. Peep the disgust from the congregation.
Residents in Hatfield won’t be warned of an incoming severe storm.
Jackson County Emergency Management says the emergency warning siren has malfunctioned, and there are plans to repair it. However, it’s unknown when the siren will be working again. Jackson County’s emergency management coordinator says it’s the perfect example to show why it’s important to have several ways to get severe weather information.
It was their first year together as a team but it didn’t show in their performance.
Supreme Cheerleading’s Junior Superstars won the Junior Prep Level 1 division at the Ontario Cheerleading Federation National Championships in Brampton.
“They shook off the nerves of competing in a big event and they put on a great show,” said coach Tracey Page.
For many of the team members it was their first year of cheerleading. Page said she wasn't sure how the team would stack up because it was the first time Supreme Cheerleading had entered the division. The group of 10, who were between the ages of nine and 14, beat five other teams for the title.
HONG KONG Fosun International Ltd (0656.HK), China's largest private conglomerate, expects the departure of two top executives to have a short-term impact on its business, Chairman Guo Guangchang said on Wednesday.
The Shanghai-based conglomerate said late on Tuesday Chief Executive Liang Xinjun and Ding Guoqi, an executive director of Fosun and former chief financial officer, had resigned. Liang stepped down for health reasons and Ding to spend more time with his family, the company said in a securities filing.
Fosun also reported a 28 percent increase in profit in 2016 to 10.3 billion yuan ($1.5 billion).
The company named Wang Qunbin, one of its billionaire co-founders, as new CEO.
(Reporting by Julie Zhu; Writing by Elzio Barreto; Editing by Randy Fabi)
× Police pursuit ends in serious crash on Indy’s east side
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – An IMPD pursuit ended in a serious crash on the northeast side Wednesday morning.
The crash occurred around 10 a.m. and ended near North Sherman Drive and East 33rd Street. Several roads and intersections are closed in the area while police investigate.
This is a developing story, and we will add updates as they’re made available.
Roshid Jan, a Rohingya refugee who said she is not sure about her age, cries holding her son Muhammad Gyab at their shelter at the camp for widows and orphans inside the Balukhali camp near Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh. Roshid Jan, who walked for 10 days...more
Roshid Jan, a Rohingya refugee who said she is not sure about her age, cries holding her son Muhammad Gyab at their shelter at the camp for widows and orphans inside the Balukhali camp near Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh. Roshid Jan, who walked for 10 days with her five children to Bangladesh after soldiers burnt their village, wept when she spoke about her missing husband. The religious leader in their Phansi village in Myanmar's Rakhine state was accused of being a member of the Rohingya militants and arrested 11 months ago, she said. She had not seen him or heard about his fate since then. Now she lives with her five children and more than 230 others at camp for Rohingya widows and orphans. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj
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WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Anti-government protesters are rallying in front of Poland's Supreme Court in Warsaw to show support for the rule of law and for the court's president, who is being forced to retire under a new judicial overhaul.
The crowd chanted "Judges are not removable!" and "Constitution!" on Wednesday as the court's First President Malgorzata Gersdorf showed up for work, saying that according to the constitution, her six-year term runs through 2020.
Gersdorf thanked the crowd and said she was acting to protect Poland's rule of law.
Protests started this week after the right-wing ruling party mandated a new lower retirement age for Poland's Supreme Court justices. The law, which took effect Tuesday, is forcing the chief justice and as many as one-third of the court's 72 sitting judges to step down.
TAMPA, Fla. — Yankees outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury is expected to start the regular season on the disabled list because of an oblique injury that has kept him out of exhibition games since March 1.
Ellsbury had been scheduled to play Tuesday against Detroit, but his return was pushed back because he has flu-like symptoms. Ellsbury is projected as a backup outfielder after losing the starting centre-field job to Aaron Hicks last season.
"Just a bummer," Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Monday, calling the DL stint "very likely."
"Just too hard to get him into enough games," Boone said. "The good thing, at least, we feel like he's totally healed up from his injury."
Innisfil firefighters are on the scene of a structure fire on Big Bay Point Road.
The fire is between Ruth Road and Richview Road.
Crews were called out just after 8 a.m.
Watch Simcoe.com for updates.
The Azerbaijani troops, have previously been put on alert, were sent to operational areas within the large-scale drills on April 17, Azerbaijan's Defense Ministry reported. The Azerbaijani Army started the exercises on April 16 to inspect combat readiness of troops in line with the plan approved by Azerbaijan's President, Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Ilham Aliyev.
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Secretary of State Rex Tillerson insisted Wednesday that the Palestinians had agreed to stop payments to relatives of militants who attack Israeli civilians and soldiers, even after both Palestinians and Israelis disputed his claim and said there had been no change. Israel has long pushed unsuccessfully for the Palestinians to halt the "martyrs' fund" payments that go to roughly 35,000 families of Palestinians killed and wounded in its long-running conflict with Israel, including suicide bombers and others.
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Generally cloudy. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. High 82F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph..
Tonight
Scattered thunderstorms during the evening. Cloudy skies after midnight. Areas of patchy fog. Low 68F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 50%.
Smoothie Bowl
1 cup coconut or almond milk
1-2 cups frozen berries (your choice)
1-2 teaspoons agave nectar
1 banana
1/4 cup açaí berries (frozen)
Assorted fresh berries
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup granola
In a blender or food processor blend the coconut milk, 1/2 banana, açaí berry purée, cinnamon and 1 teaspoon agave nectar till smooth. Pour into a bowl and top with fresh fruit, granola, chopped almonds and then drizzle with the rest of agave nectar. Enjoy!
**experiment with all of the seasonal fruits to switch up your smoothie bowl
**To add protein to your smoothie bowl add 1 scoop of your favorite protein powder and blend with the fruit.
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BIADS run singing sessions for people with dementia and their carers to participate and get joy from this activity. When communicating becomes harder and short term memories are wiped away those affected by dementia retain the ability to remember the songs they have always loved from their past, and like nothing better than to be able to join with friends to have a good old sing-a-long.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is claiming complete vindication from a congressional memo that alleges the FBI abused its surveillance powers during the investigation into his campaign’s possible Russia ties.
But the memo also includes revelations that might complicate efforts by Trump and his allies to undermine special counsel Robert Mueller’s inquiry.
The memo released Friday contends that the FBI, when it applied for a surveillance warrant on a onetime Trump campaign associate, relied excessively on an ex-British spy whose opposition research was funded by Democrats.
At the same time, the memo confirms that the investigation into potential Trump links to Russia actually began several months earlier, and was “triggered” by information involving a different campaign aide.
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumers slowed their borrowing in August to an annual pace of 4.2 percent — a pullback from a pace of nearly 7 percent over the past three years.
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The Federal Reserve says overall consumer credit rose $13.1 billion in August, down from the $17.7 billion increase in July.
Economists and financial markets monitor the consumer borrowing report for insights about consumer spending, a category that represents about 70 percent of U.S. economic activity.
Non-revolving credit, which includes auto and student loans, increased $7.3 billion. The revolving credit category, which includes credit cards, increased $5.8 billion.
The August increase brought consumer credit to a total of $3.77 trillion. The Fed's monthly credit report does not include mortgages or other debt secured by real estate, including home-equity loans.
April 13 Makarony Polskie SA:
* Decides to withdraw its application for a project subsidy
* It informed on Feb. 16 that its motion had been qualified on the list of projects chosen for subsidising
* It withdrew its application as it focuses on two other investment projects which also received subsidies Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
Construction for Shaggy's Restaurant has begun in Rankin County. Source: WLBT
Construction for Shaggy's Restaurant has begun in Rankin County. Source: WLBT
Construction for Shaggy's Restaurant has begun in Rankin County. Source: WLBT
Construction for Shaggy's Restaurant has begun in Rankin County. Source: WLBT
Construction for Shaggy's Restaurant has begun in Rankin County. Source: WLBT
Construction has begun on Shaggy's Restaurant at the Rankin County boat ramp.
The popular eatery is a chain that originated in Pass Christian harbor on the Gulf Coast.
Other Mississippi locations include Biloxi and Gulfport.
The Reservoir restaurant will be dockside over the water.
It is being built on Reservoir property.
The CEO of Shaggy's did not give us an opening date for the new restaurant.
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Gabby Sidibe, Xzibit and Ta’Rhonda Jones talk about Cookie confronting her past, Andre winning back the family and Lucious, and Cookie’s next step.
LONDON (AP) — Christian Eriksen has scored after 11 seconds for Tottenham against Manchester United for the Premier League's fastest goal since Ledley King netted after a record 10 seconds for the north London club in 2000.
Eriksen's goal against United at Wembley Stadium on Wednesday came directly after the kickoff. Jan Vertonghen's high, long pass from inside his own half reached Harry Kane who headed to Dele Alli and the midfielder flicked the ball across for Eriksen to finish.
The fastest goal in the Premier League was scored by King against Bradford in 2000 in a game that Tottenham drew 3-3.
Television channel Vuzu AMP is undergoing a huge facelift in the New Year.
For starters, it will change its name to 1Magic on 29 January 2018 – DStv Channel 103 for DStv Premium customers.
One of the new biggest shows on the channel will be a telenovela titled The River.
The show will be spearheaded by a star-studded cast of Sindi Dlathu, Hlomla Dandala and Moshidi Motshegwa.
The plot-line for the shows follows the deadly result that comes when the greedy world of society’s upper crust collides with that of ordinary common folk.
On 2 February, a new local TV drama will also premiere on the channel called Unmarried.
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Agriculture ministers meeting in Brussels on Monday had "lots of questions" about how a European Commission idea for more flexibility in implementing the EU's common agriculture policy (CAP) would work, said commission vice-president Jyrki Katainen at a press conference. Estonian agriculture minister Tarmo Tamm, who chaired the meeting, said without details it was "very difficult to say" which countries favoured the concept. Concrete commission proposals will follow in 2018.
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7th District Fire Department on Roddy Road
St. Amant Fire Department Station 60 on Stringer Bridge Road
Geismar Fire Department at 12171 Highway 73
5th Ward Fire Department on Highway 22
Prairieville Fire Department at 14517 Highway 73
Ascension Parish Warehouse on Church Street (Donaldsonville)
East Baton Rouge Parish
BREC Airline Highway Fairgrounds – 16072 Airline Highway
BREC Doyles Bayou Park – 7801 Port Hudson-Pride Road
BREC Memorial Stadium – 1702 Foss Street
BREC Lovett Road Park – 13443 Lovett Road
*Residents are encouraged to bring their own shovels to fill the bags.
Livingston Parish
City of Walker - Sidney Hutchinson Park off of Corbin Avenue
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× Body found in burned vehicle in southeast Kansas City
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) _ Authorities have found a body in a burned car on the southeast side of Kansas City.
KMBC-TV reports that police were called to the scene Tuesday afternoon. Investigators say two people walking on a wooded private property located the vehicle.
Responding officers found a person dead inside the vehicle. The victim hasn’t been identified.
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Police say a New York City teacher has been arrested for sending nude photos of himself to a 15-year-old former student.
The Daily News reports 35-year-old Michael Cognato was arrested Friday and accused of sending naked photos and videos to the girl.
Prosecutors say he also persuaded the girl to send lewd videos of herself to him.
Cognato is a teacher at Intermediate School 93 in Queens. Prosecutors say the girl was his student when she was in the eighth grade and they stayed in contact after she graduated from the school.
Cognato faces charges including promoting a sexual performance by a child.
A city Department of Education spokesman says Cognato has been removed from the classroom.
Information about a lawyer for Cognato was not immediately available.
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This school year, my school decided to include the option of kids wearing a school uniform. I like the idea a lot because almost everyone is dressed the same.
I think it keeps kids more organized, and you don’t have to look for clothes to wear every day. I think it also is one more way for kids in our school to keep focused on what is going on in the classroom and with our work instead of what everyone else is wearing.
I also think the choices we have for our uniforms are very nice, and I do not feel embarrassed at all wearing them.
David Wagner has ended any prospect of him being enticed away from Huddersfield Town by signing a three-year contract with the Yorkshire club that makes him one of the best paid managers outside the Premier League’s top six.
Wagner has agreed a deal that ties him to Huddersfield until June 2021 just weeks after the German defied the odds by leading the club with the Premier League’s smallest budget to survival.
The 46-year-old’s new contract is thought to be worth more than £2.5 million a year, which earns him a significant pay hike and puts him among the highest paid managers after Pep Guardiola, Jose Mourinho, Mauricio Pochettino, Jurgen Klopp, Antonio Conte and Unai Emery.
West Ham United, Leicester City and Everton, who are about to appoint Marco Silva as Sam Allardyce’s successor as manager, had all kept close tabs on Wagner.
Two explosions near a Frontier Corps (FC) checkpost in Quetta on Tuesday evening injured at least personnel, local media reported.
A security official told a local TV channel that the coordinated blasts targeted the checkpost in Quetta’s Mian Ghundi area. Officials have not confirmed the nature of the explosions, but there are reports that they might have been suicide blasts.
There were also reports of intense gunfire in the wake of the explosions.
The injured security personnel have been shifted to CMH Quetta where two personnel are said to be in critical condition.
Reports say the toll could rise.
None of the four ended up on the jury but a majority of the jurors selected had been involved or knew someone who had been involved in a serious accident, the court documents say. Because those jurors had not disclosed potential bias for one side or the other, none was questioned individually on that subject, the documents say.
Riverside County Sheriff's Deputies have detained a suspect around 8:45am believed to be involved in a burglary at a home inside Mission Hills Country Club. Police set up a perimeter this morning around the country club, in the area of Dinah Shore between Da Vall and Bob Hope Drive.
The Sheriff's Department tells KMIR the burglary happened at a home on Royal St. Georges Way around 7am.
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - Hindalco Industries Ltd:
* DEC QUARTER PROFIT 3.77 BILLION RUPEES VERSUS PROFIT OF 3.21 BILLION RUPEES LAST YEAR
* DEC QUARTER REVENUE FROM OPERATIONS 110.23 BILLION RUPEES VERSUS 99.15 BILLION RUPEES LAST YEAR Source text: bit.ly/2E5GPB3 Further company coverage:
MK Ghattas (Arab Joint List) has been distanced from parliamentary activity for six months.
This means that he cannot take place in various deliberations, although he can still vote.
The distancing comes after Ghattas' parliamentary immunity was removed to enable a police investigation of his involvement in passing cell phones to Hamas prisoners in jail.
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Euromillions winner Colin Weir has handed Partick Thistle a £600,000 donation for their youth academy.
The Jags fan has been a major backer of the Thistle Weir Youth Academy since it was founded in 2013.
Colin and his wife Christine won £161million on the Euromillions in 2011.
Weir said in a statement on the club's website: "Players are coming through to the first team and it's great to see us really starting to grow our own.
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"This money will help that to continue at pace and perhaps see money come back to the club as players move on.
"I hear regularly what's happening at the academy and this donation should signal that I continue to be impressed with what's being achieved, at all levels."
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No. 2 seed North Carolina upset by 7-seed Texas A&M in NCAAs, second straight year reigning champ misses Sweet 16
Georges St-Pierre looks on before his UFC 217 bout with Michael Bisping
The former two-time UFC welterweight champion relinquished the 185lbs title on Thursday night, 33 days after prising it from Michael Bisping's clutches at UFC 217 with a third-round submission victory.
St-Pierre, who penned a new four-fight deal with the promotion in February, did so as he's currently struggling with a bout of Colitis and doesn't want to hold up the progression of the division.
His decision to vacate the title has led to Robert Whittaker being promoted from interim to undisputed middleweight champion.
The Australian will make the first defence of his title at UFC 221, a card which will see him take on the division's former ruler, Luke Rockhold.
The provincial and federal governments are spending $75,000 on a feasibility study on the creation of a BC Wine Centre of Excellence.
READ MORE: Okanagan wine industry disappointed court ruling puts cork in cross-border booze
“A BC Wine Centre of Excellence would serve as an educational platform for B.C.’s wine and tourism industry, helping visitors learn more about our province’s unique wine-growing regions, as well as the wine making process,” MP for Kelowna-Lake Country Stephen Fuhr’s office said in a media release.
The study should be done by this summer.
READ MORE: Tourism minister announces boost for Okanagan’s wine industry in wake of wine dispute
There is no word yet on exactly where the centre would be built.
Two of five suspects wanted by Greek authorities in connection with the theft of medical equipment from hospitals across Greece have been arrested in Germany and Colombia, authorities said on Monday.
Police said international arrest warrants had been issued for the five suspects – all Colombian nationals – for the robberies at the Aghios Savvas Hospital in Athens and others in Lamia, Larissa and Volos in central Greece in May and June this year.
According to police, one of the suspects – a 50-year-old man – was arrested in the Colombian capital of Bogota, while a 25-year-old woman was nabbed in Frankfurt.
Both are expected to be extradited to Greece.
The man is suspected of being one of the masterminds behind the heist, while the woman allegedly received the parcels containing stolen items from the Greek hospitals.
Authorities in Colombia had already found and returned to Greece four endoscopes – two that had been stolen from Aghios Savvas and two from the hospital in Larissa.
The price of salmon is set to rise by 10 percent during the first half of the year. This is a record level and outrageous prices, says Salmon Director.
The average price in the spot market for Norwegian salmon ended up at NOK 63 per kilo in 2016, which was a new record and 50 percent higher than in 2015 when the average price was NOK 42 per kilo, writes Dagens Næringsliv. During the first half of this year the price could rise to NOK 72 per kilo.
– We have had an extreme price increase, says Sales Director Piotr C. Wingaard from Fish Pool, who sells salmon in the spot market.
He says the main reason for the high salmon price is due to the high demand. The demand growth rate has been at approximately 10% annually, and this may increase when the market in China is re-opened for Norwegian salmon.
Source: NTB scanpix / Norway Today
BERLIN, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Chancellor Angela Merkel said her conservatives and their Social Democrat would-be German coalition partners still have a lot of work to do to overcome differences on a range of policy issues.
“There are still a whole range of points on which we are at odds,” Merkel told reporters on arrival for negotiations on Friday. “We have good will to overcome them, but there is still a lot of work ahead for us.” (Reporting by Paul Carrel, editing by Thomas Escritt)
TUCSON, Ariz. - Architectural Digest has named Presta Coffee Roasters as Arizona's most beautiful coffee shop.
The article describes its roastery location on North First Avenue as "totally industrial-chic with lots of steel beams in the design, plus vintage tour bicycles hanging on the wall above floating shelves that house bags of coffee beans and brewing devices."
The location is located at 2502 N. 1st Ave. #100. They're open Tuesday through Sunday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and closed Mondays.
Presta also has a location at the Mercado San Augustine near Cushing Street and Grande Avenue.
The Knox County Commissioners will hold an organizational meeting at tomorrow (Tuesday) at 10 am.
The meeting will take place in the Commissioners Room at the Knox County Courthouse. It will be the first meeting for newly elected Commission Members Tim Ellerman and Trent Hinkle. They will join Kelli Streeter who was appointed by Republican precinct committeeman to fill the unexpired term of the late Rowe Sargent.
An Executive Session will immediately follow the regular meeting.
SYDNEY: Profits for the airline industry will be solid this year but are unlikely to be at the level anticipated in December, the head of the International Air Transport Association said on Thursday (May 31).
Alexandre de Juniac, speaking to reporters at a media event ahead of the organisation's annual meeting due to begin on Sunday, said fresh forecast would be given next week, adding that the December projection was based on oil at US$60 per barrel.
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In December, the group had predicted a record US$38.4 billion net profit for the airline industry in 2018, with US$27.9 billion coming from US and European airlines.
Juniac said higher fuel price had not yet been passed on in fares yet.
IATA represents some 280 airlines comprising 83 per cent of global air traffic.
Baku. 22 April. REPORT.AZ/ The world’s biggest aircraft will be ready soon.
Report informs referring to the foreign media, the Stratolaunch may be flying in 2018.
But it to be in commercial service by 2020. The gargantuan plane has a wingspan of 117m. Composed of two Boeing 747 fuselages, they each measure 72 m long.
The Stratolaunch carrier can also be used to transport cargo, with a payload capacity of 226 tonnes.The ginormous aircraft will act as a mothership for rockets or satellites.
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Dec 11 (Reuters) -
* MOODY‘S: GLOBAL INVESTMENT BANKS 2018 OUTLOOK CHANGED TO POSITIVE AS PROFITABILITY IMPROVES, UNDERPINNED BY BROADENING GLOBAL GROWTH
* MOODY‘S ON GLOBAL INVESTMENT BANKS-FACTORS DRIVING POSITIVE 2018 OUTLOOK , INCLUDE EMERGENCE OF OPERATING LEVERAGE EVEN AS REVENUE PRESSURES CONTINUE.‍​
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Jurgen Klopp will recall all his big names for the Champions League semi-final first leg at home to Roma.
The Liverpool boss made five changes against West Brom at the weekend but the likes of Dejan Lovren, Andrew Robertson, Roberto Firmino and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain are all set to come in.
Trent Alexander-Arnold - rested at The Hawthorns - is also expected to start against the Italians.
Nathaniel Clyne is back in training after a muscle injury but is likely to be on the bench.
Roma also rested some key players for their Serie A clash with SPAL with Aleksandar Kolarov, Alessandro Florenzi, Daniele de Rossi and Edin Dzeko sitting out.
They are all set to return for the first leg at Anfield.
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The annual Bacon Festival is returning and is your chance to enjoy some great bacon-infused dishes. The festival will take place in Clinton Square in Downtown Syracuse on Saturday, August 18th from Noon to 8 pm rain or shine.
Admission to the Bacon Festival is free and there is a ton of fun for kids and live music throughout the day. Visitors from all over New York wearing outfits that will bring a smile from ear to ear.
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If you're not into the bacon dishes you'll find plenty of strips of bacon on a stick that you can snack on while you walk around.
After consuming as much bacon as you can it will be time to enjoy wine slushies and craft beer. There is bacon everywhere, live music, and games. This is one full day of fun that you won't want to miss.
× The Great American Bash “Vince’s Big Week” Episode 66, February 2, 2018
A podcast about the intersections of the worlds of professional wresting and presidential politics hosted by Chris Kelly and Brandon Wetherbee.
The State of the Universe was more interesting than the State of the Union.
Vince had a big week! Ronda Rousey! XFL! Rising stock price!
The American Dream Dusty Rhodes could unite all Americans.
SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) — A Florida high school student stirred a backlash when he held up a sign with a racially offensive message to invite his girlfriend to the prom.
The Herald-Tribune reports the 18-year-old Riverview High School student’s sign read: “If I was black, I’d be picking cotton, but I’m white, so I’m picking u 4 prom.”
After a photo of the sign was posted on Snapchat and shared across social media, school officials say they’re investigating.
Sarasota school district spokeswoman Tracey Beeker says administrators have spoken to the student and his parents.
In a robocall to Riverview parents, acting principal Kathy Wilks said the school does not “condone or support” the student’s message.
An NAACP official encouraged school administrators to issue a district-wide response making it clear that the sign was inappropriate.
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NEW LONDON — New London police have sent piece of candy from a St. Patrick's Day parade to the State Crime Laboratory to see if it's tainted.
Police warned people not to eat candy they got at Saturday's parade over concerns it may be contaminated. They received about 10 complaints about children and others developing temporary numbness or rash since Saturday.
Authorities sent a Tootsie Roll from one complainant to the lab for testing. No one has been hospitalized as a result of eating the candy.
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Clemson approves softball stadium construction
CLEMSON, S.C. (WOLO) — Clemson Athletics received Phase I Approval for the construction of a new softball stadium from the Clemson University Board of Trustees on Friday. The approval allows the athletic department to select an architect and begin the design process.
The softball program, announced as a sport addition in 2017, is on track to begin competition in academic year 2019-20. A search is currently underway for a head coach; coaches offices, player facilities and the new stadium construction are all in process.
Nationally, more than 365,000 girls participated in softball in 2015-16 and fast pitch softball has become the fifth-highest participation sport for girls, trailing only basketball, track and field, volleyball and soccer. In South Carolina, 203 of 214 public high schools which are part of the South Carolina High School League offered softball programs.
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Trump taps U of Chicago prof Philipson to Council of Economic Advisors
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Monday tapped University of Chicago economics professor Tomas Philipson to be a member of the White House Council of Economic Advisors.
The Council advises the president on economic issues.
During the Obama presidency, U. of Chicago economics professor, Austan Goolsbee, served as Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers.
Philipson holds the Daniel Levin Chair in Public Policy at the U. of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy and is the Director of the Health Economics Program of The Becker Friedman Institute. He served in the administration of former President George W. Bush.
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Amish from all over the country come to the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex to buy and sell their massive draft horses and magnificent harness horses.
The first major horse sale of the year also draws non-Amish horse fans, lured by the “Cadillac” quality of the animals, and vendors of everything from saddles to buggies to custom-made harnesses. The whoopie pies are just a bonus.
The public auction held Jan. 16 and 17 was actually three sales rolled into one, offering draft horses, harness horses for buggies and a Morgan sale.
Dale Stoltzfus, an organizer of the sale, says about 500 horses were up for sale this year before a crowd of about 10,000 people.
The highest price paid at the sale was for a draft horse by the name of Watersedge Flash Impressive, which sold for $25,000.
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The final election report released Tuesday night put challenger Steve Madrone 108 votes ahead of incumbent 5th District Humboldt County Supervisor Ryan Sundberg.
The final tally showed Madrone securing 50.71 percent of the vote and Sundberg with 49.05 percent. About a quarter of a percent went to unqualified write-ins.
Reached Tuesday evening Sundberg said he didn’t know if he was going to request a recount. He said he planned to look at the election results personally and would respond later to this reporter.
A message left for Madrone was not immediately returned Tuesday evening.
The final election report showed 32,128 Humboldt County residents voted in the June 5 election.
This story will be updated when more information is available.
An appeals court has ruled the federal government cannot legally stop trade of Burmese pythons and other giant exotic snakes within the continental U.S.
ACTUAL NEW YORK TIMES EXPLAINER HEADLINE: What Is the Iran Nuclear Deal? And Why Does Trump Hate It?
Tear gas floats in the air as people protest outside the venue of a campaign rally for Marine Le Pen, French National Front (FN) political party leader and candidate for French 2017 presidential election in Paris, France, April 17, 2017. REUTERS/Philippe Wojazer
DON'T BE A COP, BE A COP CAR This Guy's Police Siren Imitation Is Blowing Our Minds
He says he's been working on this for five years, and it really shows?
Vegas police investigate why officer's body camera was off
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Las Vegas police are investigating why an officer did not have his body camera activated when he shot at a man he says pointed a gun at him.
Assistant Sheriff Charles Hank said Monday that police don't know if officer Brent Horlacher's camera malfunctioned or if he failed to activate it before the shooting Friday.
Police say Horlacher tried to pull over 35-year-old Jessie Murillo because his car had another car's license plates but the man fled.
The Las Vegas Review-Journal reports Horlacher fired one round while chasing Murillo but missed. Hank says the officer fired because Murillo pointed a gun at him.
Horlacher is on paid leave while police investigate.
Murillo is in jail and has not yet been charged. He does not have an attorney or listed phone number where someone can comment on his behalf.
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Owensboro Police are blocking the exit ramp of the bypass for eastbound traffic heading onto Frederica Street.
The Hazardous Device Unit is at the Goetz Drive Super 8 motel to remove a suspicious device.
People are asked to avoid the area until about 4:00 p.m. Friday.
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Former Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue is a leading candidate to be President-elect Donald Trump’s agriculture secretary, the Trump transition team confirmed Monday with Fox News.
Trump, a Republican, has made eight of 17 Cabinet picks, with four remaining, including the Agriculture Department post.
Perdue being a top candidate was reported first by Politico.
The 70-year-old Perdue in November visited Trump Tower, where the president-elect has been conducting many of his interviews to fill Cabinet posts and other top jobs within his administration.
Perdue was the governor of Georgia from 2003 to 2011.
Fox News’ Serafin Gomez contributed to this report.
GOTHENBURG, Sweden, April 6 Sweden's SKF, the world's largest maker of industrial bearings, said on Thursday it was not changing its demand forecast for the first quarter, despite some investor expectations of an update with the quarter now gone.
"I am not going to give any new guidance," SKF Chief Executive Alrik Danielson said at a presentation for investors, analysts and media at the group's capital markets day in Gothenburg.
The firm, which counts Germany's Schaeffler AG as its top rival, in February forecast slightly higher demand compared to the year-ago quarter, by which it typically means growth of 2-4 percent in sales volumes.
Some investors had expected SKF to signal higher growth than forecast following strong manufacturing gauges and other lead indicators in its main markets in recent months.
SKF shares fell 1.4 percent at 0940 GMT, underperforming a 0.3 percent drop in the STOXX Europe 600 Industrial Goods & Services Index. (Reporting by Johannes Hellstrom, editing by Terje Solsvik)
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Premier League new boys Brighton & Hove Albion are eyeing Palermo defender Michel Morganella.
The Seagulls sealed promotion from the Championship on Easter Monday by virtue of a 2-1 home win over Wigan Athletic in front of 29,940 fans.
But the work has not stopped for Brighton as they are now plotting how to strengthen their squad in order to make sure they have a fighting chance of survival.
And the Seagulls are interested in 27-year-old defender Morganella, according to Italian outlet Tutto Mercato.
He came through the youth ranks at Sion before getting his break with St Jakob-Park outfit Basel.
Italian outfit Palermo swooped to snap up Morganella, who operates as a right-back, in 2009; he then had a loan stint with Novara.
Morganella has found securing a spot in the Palermo side to be tough in the current campaign and the defender has managed just ten appearances in Serie A this term.
He is under contract at Palermo until 2018.
GOLD Coast recruit Harrison Wigg has suffered a major pre-season setback.
The former Adelaide midfielder suffered a fractured ankle at training on Monday and is set to miss a significant amount time.
It’s a blow to the 21-year-old who was traded to the Suns in October and loomed as a likely addition to the club’s midfield.
Drafted with pick No.35 in 2014, Wigg matured into an inside midfielder at SANFL level, averaging 25 disposals and five tackles in 2017, earning a place in the SANFL Team of the Year.
The Suns released a statement saying Wigg underwent scans and the club was yet to make a decision on the best course of action.
“The medical team will review the injury with specialists in the coming days where the most appropriate course of action to repair the injury will be determined,” it read.
Juventus are said to be interested in signing Cristiano Ronaldo this summer.
A deal worth £88m (€100m) is supposedly in the pipeline, with Ronaldo tipped to sign a £105m, four-year contract.
Reports in both Italy and Spain claim the two parties are in talks and Ronaldo is receptive to a move.
So much so that Madrid-based newspaper Marca - which is sometimes cited as being a mouthpiece of Real - say the player is looking for properties in Turin.
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A man was shot twice late Wednesday in a northwestern valley residential complex.
Another man shot him during an argument about 9:50 p.m. at 8452 Boseck Drive, near Durango and Alta drives, Las Vegas police said.
Metro Lt. David Gordon said both men live at the complex.
The alleged shooter was taken into custody at the complex.
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The annual ‘Illuminator’ half marathon will take place this Saturday, October 28, at Glen Tanar’s ancient Scots pine forest.
The race takes place at night and entrants can run or walk the 15 dark miles over rugged hill trails with just the glow of a head torch to lead the way.
Entry is no longer open but spectators will be able to attend to view the runners setting off and finishing.
Anyone wishing to view the event is advised to bring warm clothing.
Fresh coffee and cakes will be available to purchase.
Registration takes place between 4pm and 6pm at Aboyne Community Centre with the race getting underway at 6.30pm.
The start grid will be sectioned into three areas: Race, Run and Walk.
Racers aiming to finish in the top 10% can position themselves at the front, general runners in the middle and walkers at the back.
Parking is in the community centre car park.
Children are welcome to accompany spectators but dogs are not allow
The rupee lost 8 paise to hit 64.45 against the dollar on Tuesday ahead of key macroeconomic data set for release later in the day amid foreign capital outflows.
Increased demand for the American currency from importers poured cold water on the rupee, but the dollar's reduced clout against other currencies overseas limited the losses.
On Monday, the rupee had gained 8 paise to end at a fresh one-week high of 64.37 a dollar on persistent selling of the US currency ahead of release of industrial production and retail inflation data.
The benchmark BSE Sensex fell 94.02 points, or 0.28 per cent, to 33,361.77 in early session.
Number of NPOs slightly falls in 2015
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A total of 62,200 non-profit organisations were operating in Hungary in 2015, around 1,700 less than in 2014, a data compilation released by the Central Statistics Office (KSH) shows, according to Hungarian news agency MTI.
Last year 21,000 NPOs operated as foundations and 41,000 as non-profit joint ventures.
In 2015 NPOs had a combined revenue of HUF 1,543bn, 4.9% more compared to 2014 calculating both with real and current prices.
The share of organisations achieving less than HUF 500,000 annual revenue was down at 39% from 41%.
Around a third of all revenues came from governmental sources or municipalities last year, up by 4.2 percentage points compared to 2014.
In 2015 there were 101,000 full-time employees working in the NPO sector and 41,000 part-time workers. The total number of employees was down by 6.9% compared to 2014.
According to estimates there were 413,000 volunteers supplementing the work of full and part-time employees in 2015.
The folks at the Rockport Center for the Arts have a real knack for coming up with interesting exhibits. And two new solo shows for April feature 2 area artists who are inspired by cabbages and food trucks.
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Crews are working to repair a sinkhole along Interstate 24 East in Montgomery County.
Two lanes remain open at mile marker 9, which is near the Rossview Road exit. The third "truck lane" remain closed.
Officials say will need to close the lanes later in the day after the severe weather moves through.
Employees with the Tennessee Highway Patrol and the Tennessee Department of Transportation have both responded to the scene.
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Wisconsin lawmakers were not injured in a shooting on Wednesday morning but are sharing their condolences on social media after House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) and several others were shot during a congressional baseball practice.
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Two people suffered major injuries Monday in a solo traffic accident near the Highway 44 and the Interstate 5 interchange in Redding.
According to dispatch reports, a white Toyota pickup was coming off the southbound I-5 off-ramp to westbound Highway 44 when it overturned. The pickup, which has major front-end damage, also hit a guardrail.
There was at least one person initially trapped inside the pickup.
The California Highway Patrol said two people suffered major injuries in the crash and were taken to Mercy Medical Center in Redding.
The CHiP reported the pickup overturned around 10:10 a.m., but came to rest on its wheels.
The accident slowed both westbound and eastbound traffic until the accident scene was cleared shortly before 11 a.m..
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HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Valetin Delgado and Kyra Rodriguez were named Homecoming royalty for fall 2017 at Hutchinson High School.
Delgado was crowned king before Friday’s HHS vs. Salina South football game and Rodriguez was crowned queen at halftime.
Other finalists for king were Zane Allender, Joesiah Galindo, Tre Vaughn Jones, Max Ontjes and Brody Smith.
Other finalists for queen were Mariah Cannon, Carson Cox, Ally Lusk, Grace Scott and Raegan Wessel.
Homecoming festivities end Saturday with a dance from 9 to 11 p.m. in the Hutch High Cafeteria.
Search ongoing for gunman in deadly south Nashville shooting
The victim was found on University Court near Carroll Street. (WSMV)
Police are searching for the gunman who killed a man in south Nashville overnight.
Investigators found the victim lying in the street on University Court near Carroll Street just after 11 p.m. Sunday.
The 23-year-old man was taken to the hospital, where he later died.
Authorities say they believe he was shot twice.
Police are still trying to pinpoint exactly where the shooting happened.
The victim has not yet been identified by police.
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School staff layoffs are likely, board of education members say, to deal with a $900,000 shortfall in the amended school budget that will go to voters April 25 in the annual referendum. A final public hearing on the proposed $85.3 million budget is scheduled for Wednesday at 7 p.m. in town council chambers to give people a chance to discuss the final proposal, amended last week by the town council after a March 28 hearing where citizens asked for more money for schools.
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Best Events This Weekend In Orange County - December 8 Get into the holiday spirit by visiting Knott's Merry Farm, see the holiday lights in the Dana Point Harbor and more this weekend!
Where To See Holiday Lights 2017 In Orange CountyIt's the most wonderful time of the year again! So, gather your family and friends and enjoy some of the best places to view holiday lights in Orange County this year with your loved ones.
Matthew Cross and Mekiah Jack finished in sixth place in the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series Southern Tour on Pickwick Lake in Florence, Ala., April 22. Their final point total for the four-day event was 490.6, fewer than 10 points behind the first-place team from Adrian College in Michigan.
Cross, a senior agribusiness major from Murfreesboro, and Jack, a senior liberal studies major from Mt. Juliet also distinguished themselves by winning the tournament’s Big Bass Award, snagging an 8-pound, 2-ounce largemouth on April 19.
The top 38 teams will move on to compete in the national tournament, which is slated for July 19-21 on Lake Tenkiller in Cherokee and Sequoyah counties of Oklahoma.
There are two more Southern Tour collegiate events on the schedule prior to the national contest. One is on Lake Cherokee in Jefferson City May 10-12. The other is on Clear Lake in Lakeport, Calif., May 23-25.
A list of the most wanted persons in Lebanon County. If arrested or whereabouts are known, notify the Lebanon County Sheriff's Office at 228-4410, Lebanon County Crime Stoppers at 270-9800, or county detectives at 717-228-4403.
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PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) - A local Pakistani government official says a suicide bomber has targeted the administrative headquarters of a tribal region in the country's northwest, killing two policemen.
Hameedullah Khan says Wednesday's bombing struck at the main gate of the tribal headquarters in Ghalanai, in the Mohmand tribal region.
No one immediately claimed responsibility of the attack.
Earlier this week, a suicide bombing killed 13 in eastern Pakistani city of Lahore. A breakaway faction of the Pakistani Taliban - the Jamaat-ul-Ahrar or Freedom Movement - claimed that attack.
The breakaway faction is based in the Mohmand area - part of rugged, lawless regions along the Afghan border which have long served as safe havens for local and al-Qaida-linked foreign militants.
Pakistan has waged several offensives against Islamic militants in recent years.
(AP) – The White House is pushing back on sexual misconduct allegations against President Donald Trump, saying he has already denied them. Three women who previously accused Trump of sexual harassment shared their stories Monday on NBC’s “Megyn Kelly Today.” They’re calling for a congressional investigation.
White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders says Trump “has addressed these accusations directly and denied all of these allegations.” She says the people decided in November to elect him regardless.
Jessica Leeds, Samantha Holvey and Rachel Crooks are among the women who have alleged harassment by Trump. The White House has called the claims false and “totally disputed in most cases.” The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations has said the women should be heard.
A dead goose fell from the sky Thursday and knocked a waterfowl hunter unconscious.
Robert Meilhammer, a 51-year-old resident of Crapo in Dorchester County, Md., was hunting as part of a larger party near the Miles River around 5 p.m. when a flock of geese flew overhead. The group fired on birds.
One goose fell, striking Meilhammer and knocking him out.
"One of the members of the hunting party shot and killed the goose," said Maryland Natural Resources Police spokeswoman Candy Thomson. "It is unclear which one it was."
Meilhammer suffered head and facial injuries, and was airlifted to Maryland Shock Trauma, Thomson said.
Police are investigating after three women, including two pedestrians were involved in a collision in Montreal’s Côte-des-Neiges–Notre-Dame-de-Grâce borough.
It happened at the intersection of Décarie Boulevard and Paré Street at around 11 a.m. Monday.
According to police, a 67-year-old female driver was waiting to make a turn when her vehicle was rear-ended by a dump truck, sending it crashing into two pedestrians.
One of the pedestrians, a 43-year-old woman, suffered serious head injuries and was rushed to hospital.
The driver of the car and the other pedestrian, aged 31, were also injured and taken to hospital for treatment.
The truck driver, a 55-year-old man, was not injured.
Paré Street was closed for several hours as collision experts investigated.
Patna: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday spoke to Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar over the flood situation in the state and assured him of all support from the Centre to mitigate the situation.
The situation is being monitored closely, the prime minister said.
“My thoughts are with all those affected by floods in parts of Bihar,” Modi said.
“Centre assures all support to Bihar government to mitigate the flood situation. Teams of NDRFHQ are in Bihar for rescue and relief work,” the PMO tweeted.
Due to rains in the catchment areas of Nepal and Seemanchal district, rivers like Mahananda and Kankai in Bihar have swelled leading to floods in four districts.
The chief minister had demanded an additional deployment of 10 companies of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) in the state, besides deployment of the Indian Air Force’s helicopters to carry out relief-and-rescue operations.
This year the Falcons have focused a lot of their pre-draft visits and workouts on prospects who might normally slip through the cracks and wind up as late-round picks or go undrafted.
Another name to watch is Ferris State defensive end Zach Sieler, who saw his draft stock explode after a strong performance at the Michigan pro day.
Sieler (6-foot-6, 290 pounds) posted 31 bench press reps and a 4.8 second 40-yard dash.
Sieler has since visited with eight teams, including Atlanta, according to Dave Birkett at the Detroit Free Press.
He attended Lions’ local day, and also visited the Arizona Cardinals, Cleveland Browns, Atlanta Falcons, New York Giants, Baltimore Ravens, Los Angeles Chargers and Chicago Bears. He worked out for the Falcons and Buffalo Bills.
One thing Sieler has going for him is this is a weak edge class. If the Falcons really want him, they’ll likely have to use a Day 3 pick.
Groups are tested drinking water in homes in St. Joseph and Enterprise on June 15, 2018. The water system was replaced in St. Joseph, but now comes the problem getting the water into homes with corroded pipes.
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WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron will hold a joint press conference from the White House Rose Garden Tuesday.
The presidents are expected to address several foreign policy issues, including the Syrian civil war, terrorism, climate change, and Russian aggression.
The press conference is expected to begin at 11:45 a.m. You can watch it in the viewer above.
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PARIS, April 13 French food services and facilities management group Sodexo on Thursday posted an increase in first-half earnings and confirmed its targets of higher sales and profits for the full year.
Sodexo, which is the world's second-biggest catering company after Compass Group, said first-half operating profits, before exceptional expenses, rose 7.7 percent from a year earlier to 723 million euros ($771.5 million).
The consensus operating profit forecast, according to forecasts compiled for Reuters by Inquiry Financial, stood at 697 million euros.
Sodexo, whose profits were boosted by solid performances in north America and Asia, said it expected operating profit growth between 8 percent and 9 percent over the full year and confirmed its medium-term objectives.
Sodexo's results were published on the company's website. ($1 = 0.9371 euros) (Reporting by Sudip Kar-Gupta; Editing by Subhranshu Sahu)
(CNN) North Korea has broken its silence on the release of American detainee Otto Warmbier.
The 22-year-old University of Virginia student, who is currently in a coma, was freed for humanitarian reasons, according to a one-line report on the North Korean news agency Thursday.
Warmbier was freed earlier this week after being jailed for more than 17 months.
He was found guilty of committing a "hostile act" against North Korea in March 2016 and sentenced to 15 years hard labor.
That was the last time Warmbier was seen publicly -- and about the same time he fell into a coma, his parents say they were told.
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One of the defining features of civil wars is their lack of civility. Once neighbor takes arms against neighbor, savagery often results. One of David Armitage’s tasks in Civil Wars is to define terms that are as hotly contested as the Gettysburg battlefield. He finds that victors tend to speak of “revolutions,” reserving “civil war” and “rebellion” for internal armed conflicts they deem as bad. By his terms, the American Revolution was a civil war, given that it often involved Americans fighting Americans, and the American Civil War is so called because the Union won (a Confederate victory might have resulted in something grander, maybe War for Southern Independence). The Harvard history professor writes with sharp irony and dense allusions on the recent past and near future. Because “civil war” has gained status in international law, the U.S. has become circumspect in pronouncing those two words given the legal obligations the term now entails.
BARDSTOWN, Ky. (AP) — A charred oak barrel can only be used once to create bourbon whiskey. But some of Kentucky’s craft brewers are proving that used barrels can be put to good use.
Those brewers are partnering with Willett Distillery for a barrel reuse program.
Twenty-five brewers gathered at the Bardstown distillery on Monday to collect used barrels for a special barrel-aged beer showcase to be released next summer.
The brewers say beer and bourbon fans will be able to sample the barrel-aged beers at the Kentucky Craft Bash on June 23 at Louisville Waterfront Park’s Festival Plaza.
The event will feature 35 Kentucky breweries highlighting more than 90 beers.
Willett master distiller Drew Kulsveen says used bourbon barrels are sought after for aging everything from Scotch to pancake syrup to soy sauce.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican U.S. Representative Pat Tiberi announced his retirement on Thursday from the House of Representatives, saying he will leave by Jan. 31 and not seek re-election in his Ohio district, becoming the latest in a string of Republican deciding to leave Congress.
"I have been presented with an opportunity to lead the Ohio Business Roundtable that will allow me to continue to work on public policy issues impacting Ohioans while also spending more time with my family," Tiberi said in a statement.
(Reporting by Doina Chiacu)
DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) – Despite recent updates, Wild About Harry’s on Dallas’ Knox Street will close shop in May.
Landlords gave the popular eatery notice to vacate by May 15, according to an Instagram post.
Open since ’96, Wild About Harry’s owners are actively looking for a new location in Highland Park. No doubt it will do very well there.
For now, they’re urging customers to visit their Hall Street store in Deep Ellum.
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As part of our build-up to the 2017 Super League season, we take a look at how all the clubs could line up going into the start of the campaign.
The first club in focus is Widnes Vikings, who have ben tipped to struggle following the departure of Kevin Brown. But could this Vikings side defy the odds once again this year?
FB – Rhys Hanbury
WG – Corey Thompson
CE – Chris Bridge
CE – Charly Runciman
WG – Patrick Ah Van
SO – Joe Mellor
SH – Tom Gilmore
PR – Greg Burke
HK – Lloyd White
PR – Jack Buchanan
SR – Chris Houston
SR – Matt Whitley
LF – Hep Cahill
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Aaron Heremaia
Gil Dudson
Chris Dean
Macgraff Leuluai
Can this team push on from last year’s seventh-placed finish, or are they at risk of moving back into the bottom four? Let us know via Twitter @LeagueExpress.
The new Bladerunner is here! There’s been a lot of hype, but let’s check in with our Hollywood princess…
Here are the trailers…
We'd Never Expect People to Dance to Keith Urban's "Fighter" Like This, but Here We Are
Keith Urban's spirited duet with Carrie Underwood, "The Fighter," is definitely energetic as far as country songs go. That being said, we never thought we'd see such intense and impassioned choreography result from it. At the Millennium Dance Complex in Los Angeles, six different groups danced to the song with choreography created by Nika Kljun.
Though we appreciated the stripped-down rendition Keith and Carrie performed at the most recent CMT Awards in Nashville, these bouncing-off-the-walls performances are too good. Watch the unexpected video above and jam out to other jaw-dropping dance videos set to music from Katy Perry, Kendrick Lamar, and Bruno Mars.
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* J. Alexander’s Holdings, Inc. Announces results for first quarter of 2017
* Q1 sales rose 5.2 percent to $59.82 million
* J Alexanders Holdings Inc - basic and diluted earnings per share totaled $0.18 for q1 of 2017 and $0.15 for q1 of 2016
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SVN|REALSITE’s midyear multifamily outlook for Baltimore metro area predicts a solid performance for the sector. The company is anticipating occupancy to average 94.5 percent through the current year and multifamily sales transactions to trend up to 6.2 percent in 2017. While jobs growth is expected to increase by 1.6 percent this year that is down from 2.2 ...
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WOWO/AP): People at rallies in Indiana are taking a stand against racism in response to a white supremacist rally that spiraled into deadly violence over the weekend in Virginia.
Jim Sims, president of the Monroe County NAACP branch, told a crowd on Sunday night in Bloomington that hatred, hate speech and hate groups won’t be tolerated.
In Indianapolis, hundreds of people filled the stairs of Monument Circle on Sunday evening to sit in solidarity with the victims of Charlottesville.
President Trump Monday condemned the violent car attack by an Ohio man that left one woman dead and almost two dozen injured, specifically calling out and denouncing the KKK, neo-Nazis, and white supremacists after receiving criticism for not doing so in an earlier statement.
Former Indiana Governor and current Vice President, Mike Pence, also denounced the groups by name over the weekend.
KTSA radio host Jack Riccardi discusses how young Kyle Kashuv Twitted that he visited to a gun range with his father only to be questioned by Broward County police as to why.
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Thousands of Australians gathered across the country before dawn this morning to mark Anzac Day
FILE - In this May 4, 2017, file photo, President Donald Trump talks to House Speaker Paul Ryan of Wis. in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, after the House pushed through a health care bill. Trump promised to make health care more affordable but a government report finds that out-of-pocket costs _ deductibles and copayments _ would average 61 percent higher under the House Republican bill. Evan Vucci, File AP Photo
Nagaland by-election result 2018 LIVE: The elections for the Nagaland Lok Sabha seat were held on May 28.
Nagaland by-election result 2018 LIVE: The result of Nagaland bye-elections for the Lok Sabha seat will be declared on May 31. The elections for the Nagaland Lok Sabha seat were held on May 28. Nagaland witnessed a voter turnout of 75 per cent on May 28 whereas repolling was done in one of the booths where a mob tried to stop people from casting votes by allegedly damaging the EVMs. This booth witnessed a voter turnout of 44.68 percent. The bye-elections in Nagaland were held due to the resignation of Neiphiu Rio after he was selected to become the Chief Minister of the state. The candidates fighting in the election are former minister Yepthomi from ruling Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) and C Apok Jamir of the Naga People’s Front (NPF).
Anderson injured his neck during the Broncos' season finale against the Raiders, ESPN reports.
Anderson went down on punt coverage and was taken off the field strapped down on a backboard. It isn't clear if he sustained a serious injury.
The Congress party's candidate from the Modasa Assembly Constituency for the Gujarat Assembly elections 2017 is Rajendrasinh Thakor.
Modasa is one of the 182 assembly constituencies of Gujarat. It is located in Aravalli district.
The constituency will have 307 polling stations. In 2012 assembly polls, the number of electors for this seat was 2,28,656.
Rajendrasinh Thakor of Indian National Congress won the seat in 2012 assembly elections with 88879 votes.
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Although the Biloxi beach is now full of people from all walks of life, 50 years ago that wasn't the case. On three separate occasions: May 14, 1959, April 24, 1960, and June 23, 1963 - protesters led by the late Dr. Gilbert R. Mason, Sr. demanded equal justice.
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The biggest sporting event of the year — the Super Bowl — takes place Sunday. The New England Patriots will square off against the Philadelphia Eagles at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. Who ya got to win? See what cartoonists from around the nation are saying about Super Bowl LII.
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UNION GROVE, Wis. (AP) — Three men were shot and killed during an auto racing event on Sunday, a Wisconsin sheriff said.
Kenosha County Sheriff David Beth said authorities responded to the Great Lakes Dragaway in Union Grove around 7 p.m. after receiving reports about shots being fired.
The three men were shot by another man at point-blank range near a food vendor, Beth said at a news conference Sunday night. No suspects were arrested and no one else was injured.
“They have no idea what happened, what caused this,” the sheriff said after getting a statement from friends of the victims.
Two of the men died at the scene, and the third died while being transported to a hospital. Beth said at least two of the men were from Aurora, Illinois.
The sheriff’s office estimated that more than 5,000 people were at the raceway for an event known as “Larry’s Fun Fest.” The track’s website shows the event included drag racing, tailgating, live entertainment and a car show.
Union Grove is about 25 miles south of Milwaukee.
He co-wrote and directed the film “10th & Wolf,” which starred James Marsden, and picked up an Academy Award for co-writing the script for “Crash” (2004). This year Moresco wrote and directed the action-drama film “Bent,” which features actors Karl Urban, Andy Garcia and Sophia Vergara.
Simmons scored 10 points (4-13 FG, 2-6 FT) while adding 11 rebounds, six assists and a steal in 35 minutes during Saturday's 100-92 loss to the Pacers.
His secondary production has slipped as the season has progressed, and Simmons now has just one double-double and one triple-double in his last 20 games. The 21-year-old still has a strong fantasy profile, but don't be surprised if his numbers dip further in the second half as he hits the wall in his first NBA campaign.
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More searches for lip filling are made in one northern city than anywhere else in the UK, according to Google Trends.
The NHS advises the cosmetic procedure should be performed by a qualified and reputable practitioner, warning it can cause issues such as swelling or infection.
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Humphries (knee) was ruled out for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Mike Jurecki of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM reports.
Humphries has not seen game action since sustaining the injury Week 1 against the Lions. It was originally expected for the 23-year-old to return against the 49ers in Week 4, but he was unable to practice again this week so there is no clear timetable for his return at this point.
FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. – The Thanksgiving weekend brings a break for most of the North Peace Secondary School sports teams.
The Sr Boys and Girls Volleyball teams are off to Dawson Creek to take part in the DCSS Thanksgiving Classic Tournament. This will be the boys’ first tournament of the season.
Later this month, the Boys soccer team will be in Dawson Creek for their next game on October 12th. After winning their last two tournaments the Junior Girls Volleyball team will also be making the trip down highway 97 for a tournament in Dawson Creek on October 20th.
Iowa Poll: Trump's approval rating is underwater with Iowans 42% of Iowans approve of Trump as president, while 49% disapprove, poll says. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2lhR3Ep Forty-two percent of Iowans approve of the job the newly inaugurated Republican is doing as president, while 49 percent disapprove, according to the latest Des Moines Register/Mediacom Iowa Poll.
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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — Wake Forest has kicked center Sam Japhet-Mathias off the team for not meeting unspecified program expectations.
Coach Danny Manning announced Japhet-Mathias' dismissal Friday night.
Japhet-Mathias is a 6-foot-11 sophomore who played in six games this season, averaging 1.0 points and 1.3 rebounds.
The Demon Deacons play No. 20 Clemson on Saturday.
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How much more scrutiny do boards of directors face these days? By one measure, a lot more: the number of activist investor deals rose 34% in 2000-14.
According to Bain & Company’s analysis, activist investors are now the fastest-growing class of institutional investors and more than 75% of their demands involve nominating or replacing directors on boards.
For directors, this is simply a fact of life and the best way for a company to avoid activist attention is simply to deliver the fundamental performance that leads to long-term value creation. A company that creates a sustainable competitive advantage, executes well and reinvests to solidify its strategy will find that its share price reflects its value accurately.
And if there is no arbitrage to be had, most activists will hunt elsewhere. So how can boards ensure their company is able to grow sustainably?
HOUSTON. (AP) - Astronaut Alan Bean, who was the fourth person to walk on the moon, has died.
A statement released by NASA and family members says Bean died Saturday in Houston after a short illness. He was 86.
Bean was the lunar module pilot on Apollo 12, which made the second moon landing in 1969.
He then commanded the second crewed flight to the United States’ first space station, Skylab, in 1973. On that mission, he orbited the Earth for 59 days.
Bean spent a total of 69 days in space, including 31 hours on the moon.
His wife of 40 years, Leslie Bean, said in the statement he died peacefully surrounded by those who loved him.
The top leaders of Somalia's central government and the regional administrations have successfully concluded on Monday a two-day conference in Mogadishu.
President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo and leaders from Southwest, Jubbaland, HirShabelle, Puntland and Galmudug discussed a range of issues, including security and drought crises.
The meeting focused on ways to boost the collaboration between the Somali government and Federal members states, establishment of a national security council and war on Al shabaab.
The statement said the regional administrations were urged to join hands and work together to move the country forward, integrate army and defeat Al shabaab in a joint offensive.
New York Yankees' Didi Gregorius, right, celebrates with Aaron Judge after hitting Gregorius hit two-run home run against the Minnesota Twins during the fifth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 24, 2018, in New York. Julie Jacobson AP Photo
The recent severe weather did a lot of damage, especially to cars.
"Freak storm. Shattered my back window. Now I'm just trying to cover it as best as I can,” said Emilio Sanchez.
He's not the only one.
"This is a new car too so we're calling the insurance right now just to see what they can do," said Claudia Carrillo.
The recent storm knocked out power and left the unlucky ones with more headaches.
"Storms come up like nothing. What can you do," said Sanchez?
In Claudia's case her family just came back from out of town.
"It's a little frustrating because we would've stayed one more day over there like we wanted to. We decided not to and we came and this happened," said Carrillo.
Chalk one up to mother nature.
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Religious leaders have joined in in accusing police officer of killing civilians during protests in Kisumu County.
Despite a denial by the National Police Service, the clerics said police officers had used excessive force that resulted in deaths.
"Our visit to the Aga Khan Hospital and the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Referral Hospital has confirmed that indeed the police are using live bullets on Kenyans," Kisumu Archbishop Zacheaus Okoth, who spoke on behalf of his colleagues, said Monday
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The leaders said they have also received reports that some residents cannot be traced by their families.
"We therefore demand that the Inspector-General of Police (Joseph Boinnet) address these issues," Archbishop Okoth said.
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On Sunday the Kenya National Human Rights Commission had claimed that 24 people had been killed in the chaos in Nairobi and Kisumu.
But police explained that only criminals who were taking advantage of the demonstrations to steal were killed.
Calgary police have released the identities of the victims in last week's double homicide in the northwest community of Evanston.
Joshua Brendan Bamfo, 25, and Mahad Abdirahman Ainanshe, 23, were found dead in a silver SUV on Friday when police responded to a call of gunshots in the area.
Police say both men are from Calgary.
On Monday, police announced they had a person of interest in custody. That person has since been released without charges, police say.
Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact Calgary police at 403-428-8877 or Crime Stoppers annonymously.
Chairman of the Yesh Atid party Yair Lapid related to the impending investigation of the PM.
"I wish for him and his family, and for the entire State of Israel, that it becomes clear that there was no taint in his behavior. If two PMs in a row fell because of corruption, it would be hard to repair the trust of the public.
"I want to remind the members of the opposition that everyone in Israel is presumed innocent until proven guilty - certainly this also applies to the PM.
"We need to let the Police do their work. Even so, for the sake of the State and people, it needs to be done quickly," he said.
Chicago man face federal charges in alleged carjacking spree
CHICAGO (AP) — A Chicago man who allegedly went on a carjacking spree that stretched from the city's West Side to its Gold Coast is facing federal charges.
Earrious Moore is charged with two carjackings, three attempted carjackings and five counts of brandishing or discharging a gun during the alleged April 26 crime spree.
According to federal prosecutors, each of the weapons charges carries up to life imprisonment, while the carjacking counts have sentences of up to 25 years in prison.
The 23-year-old Moore has been held without bail since his arrest. His lawyer has said she is concerned about his mental health.
Over several hours, Moore allegedly carjacked two vehicles, including that of an undercover Chicago police officer, attempted three others and shot two men. He was arrested after he ran into the lobby of a condominium.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping has struck a stridently nationalistic tone in his closing address to the annual session of the ceremonial parliament at which term limits on his rule were abolished.
Xi told the nearly 3,000 delegates to the National People's Congress on Tuesday that "not one inch" of Chinese territory would ever be separated from the nation.
He declared that any attempt to separate Taiwan from the Chinese nation was "doomed to failure," despite the self-governing island democracy's de-facto independent status.
He said Chinese are "closer now than at any time in history to realizing the great rejuvenation of the Chinese people."
The congress' most significant achievement was the passage of a constitutional amendment ending term limits on the president and vice president, allowing Xi to rule indefinitely.
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Mealey's Health Law - Mental Health Facility Administrator Found Guilty For Kickback Scheme
SHREVEPORT, La. - A federal jury in Louisiana on Feb. 10 found a mental health care facility administrator guilty of organizing a kickback scheme that resulted in the submission of $6.7 million in fraudulent bills to Medicare, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced (United States of America v. Tom McCardell, No. 16-cr-212, W.D. La.).
We walk the runway with style guru Wlaa. He shows us how to weave the hottest trends into our everyday lives just in time for spring.
After more than 70 days of protests against President Nicolas Maduro, Venezuela's bitter political standoff has burned down to a fiery core. over a million , but weeks of tear gas and water-cannon blasts have dissuaded casual protesters.
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It's been a couple of weeks so honestly, you may think that you know everything there is to know about what went down on May 19th at the royal wedding of the newly-minted Duke and Duchess of Sussex. But...do you really?
Because Olympic figure skater and Dancing with the Stars champ Adam Rippon is here to prove you royally wrong.
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Well, not really wrong, but he definitely provides a little more important ~intel~. Like, for example, did you know that Rippon himself helped Meghan Markle do a quick-change from her stunning and classic ceremony gown to her straight-up fire reception dress? Yeah, we bet you didn't.
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Police are hunting a 21-year-old wanted in connection with a reported burglary in Sheffield
Adam Harrington is being sought over an alleged break-in the Firth Park area on Monday, January 26.
Police say he is known to frequent the Firth Park, Parson Cross and Wincobank areas of the city.
Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts is asked to call police on 101, quoting incident number 81 of January 26.
You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Gary Neville has leapt to the defence of Rachel Riley after the presenter revealed she had been forced to leave Sky Sports after abuse from online trolls.
The former Countdown presenter has decided to quit her role as co-anchor of Sky Sports' Friday Night Football programme after she received a torrent of abuse for comments she made about Tottenham's doomed title challenge.
The 31-year-old received what she describes as "hideous personal abuse online," after calling Tottenham's 1-0 defeat to West Ham, in which Mauricio Pochettino's men effectively conceded the title to Chelsea, "a proper bottle job."
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 4 Evening' game
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Iowa Lottery's "Pick 4 Evening" game were:
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Today the Prescott Valley police are asking for the public’s help in locating Francisco Javier Gardea. He is a 45-year-old Hispanic who is 6-foot and weighs about 200 pounds. His last known address was in the 6200 block of East Knights Way in Prescott Valley.
Gardea is wanted on six felony charges including, fraud, identity theft and forgery.
If you have information that leads to the arrest of No. 14 of “CATCH 22” you could earn a $500 cash reward. To earn the reward, you must call Yavapai Silent Witness at 1-800-932-3232 with your information within 90 days of this article. Remember, you never have to give your name.
Vanessa Grimaldi is ready for another chance at love—away from the cameras.
E! News can confirm The Bachelor star has a new boyfriend from Montreal. And while she's not ready to reveal his identity just yet, the pair has quietly developed a special relationship.
"Vanessa needed a normal, down to earth person that isn't caught up in the limelight. He's really that person," a source shared with E! News. "He has a degree in neuroscience, focusing in the medical field and has also served in the army. He has a super close-knit family with just all around good values."
Vanessa herself confirmed that she has a new man in her life while appearing on iHeartRadio's podcast Help! I Suck at Dating with fellow Bachelor Nation member Dean Unglert.
The ringleader of the $70 million scam that preyed on Christians promised double-digit returns on land deals to more than 100 investors. Real-estate investor gets 5-year prison term for $70 million Arizona land scheme The ringleader of the $70 million scam that preyed on Christians promised double-digit returns on land deals to more than 100 investors.
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The suspects charged with the 2013 kidnapping and murder of Zachary Malinowski are both scheduled to appear in court later this month for bond reduction hearings in two separate cases. The suspects charged with the 2013 kidnapping and murder of Zachary Malinowski are both scheduled to appear in court later this month for bond reduction hearings in two separate cases.
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Jun 9, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Braves third base coach Ron Washington takes a break in batting practice before the Braves game against the New York Mets at SunTrust Park. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports It's time to start thinking trade deadline.
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Mon, Apr 17: A herd of bovines slowly followed a beaver across a pasture near Ituna, Sask. on Good Friday.
We’re only halfway through the year and already 2018 has been an embarrassment of television riches. From Russian spies to empowering lady wrestlers, this year in TV has been defined by sympathetic characters and simply incredible performances. But who’s delivered the best performances… so far?
Determining the best performances of the year can be a difficult thing. No matter how beloved and critically acclaimed a show is, sometimes the best performances hide in the series you least expect. Through a highly scientific process (screaming at meetings for our favorites) Decider has determined the best of the best. Whether they were plotting their revenge through pursed lips or rolling their eyes at the ridiculousness around them, these actors and actresses consistently impressed us with their humanity and nuance.
Excellent work, first half of 2018. Now here’s hoping the rest of the year will be filled with just as many breathtaking performances.
'Blurred Lines' Stars Battle Marvin Gaye Heirs At 9th Circ.
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 5:28 PM EDT) -- A closely watched copyright case over whether Pharrell Williams and Robin Thicke's 2013 chart-topper “Blurred Lines” infringed Marvin Gaye’s iconic “Got To Give It Up” was argued Friday before the Ninth Circuit, where attorneys for the two sides clashed over what exactly a trial jury was allowed to hear.
The hearing came more than two years after a federal jury found that Williams and Thicke lifted key elements from Gaye’s track when they created “Blurred Lines” — the best-selling single in the world in 2013. Though the...
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A two-year-old boy was one of two people shot and killed in Chicago Tuesday, hours after an 11-year-old girl who was shot in the head over the weekend died of her injuries.
bentleberry wrote: Welcome to the world of having a notorious $hithouse in your super league team, we had it with Moore and he was targeted constantly, I'd expect the same will happen with Hock. He's going to be a target and needs to learn how to be in complete control of his emotions unless you want to see him at the MRP almost every week
We had Richard Moore before you , I actually accompanied him to a disciplinary at Red Hall back in 2005 , he'd stuck his knee into Tommy Leuluia's groin in our match against London , and a high shot as well if I recallAfter watching it on the huge ( even by today's standard ) screen there wasn't much defence I could offer , I was so glad to see Richard clean up his act and have a good career in SL because he could have easily ended up going downhill Because basically he's a lovely lad , quite often influenced by others , namely Juian O,Niel at ours in 06
Ammonia alarms rang out inside the Twin Arena’s at Airdrie’s Genesis Place Saturday morning.
“The arenas were immediately evacuated by City of Airdrie staff,” Cst. Daniel Martin said in a news release.
No one was injured but emergency crews are still investigating to try and find out exactly what happened and if there was in fact an ammonia leak.
“Currently, only the Twin Arenas section of Genesis Place is closed and all other areas including the fieldhouse, gyms, and swimming pool are still operating,”
Cst. Daniels said. “Therefore, no hockey practices, games, or ice skating will take place until further notice.”
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A man has been arrested on suspicion of the murder of Alesha MacPhail, the schoolgirl who went missing on the Isle of Bute on Monday, police have said.
The body of the six-year-old was found in woodland a little more than two hours after she was reported missing at about 6.30am.
Police Scotland renewed their appeal for witnesses to come forward.
“The response to our earlier public appeals has been significant,” said Det Supt Stuart Houston on Wednesday. “However, despite this evening’s major development, I am still appealing for anyone who was in the Ardbeg Road area of Bute on Sunday night or in the early hours of Monday and who may have information about Alesha’s death to contact us.”
He added: “Anyone who has CCTV at their home or business, or indeed any motorists with dashcam footage which might help with our investigation are also urged to get in touch.”
The arrested man has not been named.
Retired Major General Yair Naveh, who was chief of the Israel Defense Forces Central Command during then prime minister Ariel Sharon's disengagement from Gaza and northern Samaria has expressed support for an Israeli return to Homesh and Sa-Nur, two of the northern Samarian Jewish communities that were uprooted as part of the unilateral pullout.
In an interview with Yisrael Hayom to be published on Friday, the former deputy chief of staff said, "There is no doubt that neither in Gaza nor in Samaria have we created any security advantage." He expressed doubt if it was possible and worthwhile to renew the Israeli presence in the communities of Ganim and Cadim. Next week, Naveh will attend a conference attended by coalition Knesset members to accelerate a bill to allow the return of residents of northern Samaria who were evicted.
Manchester United are back in action with a trip to West Ham United to kick off 2017.
Jose Mourinho 's men are in buoyant mood after a profitable Christmas period when United put together a run of five Premier League victories to keep pace with the Champions League challengers.
Victory over Aitor Karanka's Middlesbrough on New Year's Eve ended the calendar year in brilliant fashion, with United coming from behind to win with two quick goals in the last ten minutes to secure all three points and ensure Lee Mason's dreadful display did not have an adverse effect on the final result.
Anthony Martial was on target and the Frenchman will hope he can carry his excellent display into the New Year after a difficult period in his second season at the club.
Michael Carrick missed the game with illness but has travelled south with the squad, but Wayne Rooney and Eric Bailly will miss out for Mourinho's men through injury and international commitments respectively.
Investors race to get in on latest auto ABS
Santander Consumer Bank has taken pole position with its latest auto ABS offering by printing at the tightest spreads the securitization market has seen since the crisis.
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Current: 8,179 (fut: 8,191), Target: NA
Stop-long positions at 8,140.
Stop-short positions at 8,250.
Big moves could go till 8,070, 8,300. A long 8,100p (83), short 8,000p (57) could gain 10-15 if it drops to 8,125.
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Current: 17,970 (fut: 18,031)
Target: NA
Stop-long positions at 17,920. Stop-short positions at 18,150. Big moves could go till 18,350, 17,675. Downtrend could continue.
Ambuja Cement
Current price: Rs 215
Target price: Rs 210
Keep a stop at Rs 218 and go short. Add to the position between Rs 211 and Rs 212. Book profits at Rs 210.
HDFC
Current price: Rs 1,217
Target price: Rs 1,195
Keep a stop at Rs 1,230 and go short. Add to the position between Rs 1,200 and Rs 1,205. Book profits at Rs 1,195.
Tata Steel
Current price: Rs 406
Target price: Rs 414
Keep a stop at Rs 402 and go long. Add to the position between Rs 410 and Rs 412. Book profits at Rs 414.
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Smith scored 25 points (11-14 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT) to go along with seven assists, four rebounds and one steal across 40 minutes during Saturday's 111-107 win over the Heat.
Smith set season highs in points and made attempts as he continually attacked the basket. He also tied for the team lead in assists and minutes played as he exploited the space created by the presences of Blake Griffin and Andre Drummond. Smith is in the midst of one of his best stretches of the season, averaging 18.7 points, six assists and 1.7 steals per game over his last three.
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LAKELAND, Fla. (WFLA) – A Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputy shot and killed a pit bull that was about to attack him.
The shooting happened on Monday, while deputies were responding to a call about a Lakeland Electric employee who was attacked by a pit bull.
Deputies a the Lakeland Electric employee was attacked in unincorporated Lakeland near Hardin Combee Road and Fish Hatchery Road before the deputy arrived.
On Tuesday, Linda Dionne, covered in bandages and only able to one arm, spoke about the attack, and to the deputy who she said saved her life.
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Olivia Farabaugh is a singer/songwriter originally from Palmyra, PA. Her music has a singer/songwriter feel with a touch of country. Today, she’s getting in the spirit with “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.”
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Coleman may have heightened involvement in the Falcons offense during the upcoming season, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. "They want to use me more," Coleman said at OTAs on Wednesday, "Line me up out wide and stuff like that. It's going to be pretty cool."
As the Falcons continue to add wrinkles to their offensive game plan in OTAs, Coleman is garnering consideration for increased playing time moving forward. Asides from his 13 rushing touchdowns over the past two seasons, the 25-year-old running back has also made notable contributions as a pass catcher, hauling in 58 receptions with six touchdowns since 2016. Head coach Dan Quinn provided an endorsement Wednesday that further indicates a more integral role for Coleman, saying that he made "a big jump" in his pass protection last season.
December trudges onward, meaning that we've come back around to another Monday. Finals week is about to kick off for me, so good luck to you if you're in the same boat, but that won't interfere with the first round of app sales for the week. Peruse and browse the lists below at your leisure. No personal recommendations to be found today, sadly.
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Grant Munro, a Winnipeg filmmaker whom the National Film Board calls a “Canadian film and animation legend,” has died at the age of 94.
In a news release, the NFB said Munro died in Montreal on Dec. 9.
“Grant Munro was a Canadian animation legend, whose work has left an indelible mark on Canadian culture and on the global animation world,” said NFB commissioner Claude Joli-Coeur. “He was part of the first generation of young animators that Norman McLaren hired, trained and worked with, as the NFB was starting up in the early 1940s. For five decades, Grant worked on films here in addition to being a sculptor, painter and artist, for he was ceaselessly creative.”
Munro attended art schools in Winnipeg and joined the NFB after his teacher at the Ontario College of Art in Toronto, Group of Seven painter Franklin Carmichael, arranged for McLaren to interview Munro's class.
Munro was hired along with fellow animation pioneers George Dunning and René Jodoin.
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BEIRUT — A Syrian monitoring group and the media arm of al-Qaeda-linked militants are reporting intense airstrikes on a rebel-held stronghold in Syria’s northwest.
The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported more than 35 airstrikes on Saraqeb since late Friday, adding that many of its residents are fleeing.
The Ibaa News Agency of the al-Qaida-linked Levant Liberation Committee, said Russian and Syrian warplanes and helicopter gunships have been pounding Saraqeb and Tel Mardeekh village in Idlib province since the early hours of Saturday.
Syrian government forces and their allies pushed into Idlib, an opposition stronghold, inching closer to a key highway that connects Syria’s two largest cities, Damascus and Aleppo.
The U.N. says more than 270,000 have been displaced in Idlib because of the government onslaught since Dec. 15.
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Durango plans 6 new hotels to add up to 450 rooms to city
DURANGO, Colo. (AP) — Durango officials say six new hotels that will add up to 450 rooms have been proposed for the city.
The Durango Herald reports the Durango Area Tourism Office expects the new hotels will be supported by the area's tourism industry that's projected to continue growing.
Tourism director Frank Lockwood says an additional 7,500 to 30,000 people are expected to visit the Durango Welcome Center after it began selling tickets for Mesa Verde National Park tours.
Lockwood says the office is also working on an agreement with Sky Ute Casino Resort in nearby Ignacio to promote the casino as a destination for conferences. The office expects some people to stay in Durango while they attend conferences.
The Durango Planning Commission approved plans for two of the hotels last week.
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Information from: Durango Herald, http://www.durangoherald.com
One person has been arrested after a short, high speed chase in northwest Oklahoma City.
Police say the chase began near NW 23rd and Meridian and ended a mile north at NW 39th Expressway.
The suspect was arrested after a crash at the intersection. No injuries were reported.
LSU lefthanded pitcher Jared Poche was picked by the Oakland Athletics in the ninth round of the Major League Baseball Draft Tuesday, the 261st player taken overall. Poche joins LSU teammate Greg Deichmann in the A's organization.
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A teenage girl from Edinburgh who had been missing for four days has been found safe and well.
Shavanna Thomson, 16, was last seen at around 2pm on Friday in the Southhouse area of the city. Worried family members raised the alarm after she failed to return home and police issued an appeal for anyone with information on her whereabouts to come forward.
A police spokesman said Shavanna had been traced safe and well in Gorebridge in the early hours of today (Wed).
Cessa exited during the fifth inning of Monday night's game with an upper back injury, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.
Cessa will undergo an MRI on Tuesday, but the Yankees do not believe the injury to be serious. The 25-year-old allowed two runs on five hits over 4.1 innings prior to exiting, with the only real trouble coming in the third as he gave up solo home runs to Curtis Granderson and Yoenis Cespedes. It was nothing more than a spot start for Cessa, with C.C. Sabathia expected to return this weekend.
"They were very kind, they did ask me, but I did say no," she said. Now, the NFL is saying it never actually asked her, reports Billboard."The NFL and Pepsi are big fans of Adele," reads a statement from the NFL. "We have had conversations with several artists about the Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime Show. However, we have not at this point extended a formal offer to Adele or anyone else."
Is this a case of spin control or genuine miscommunication? Maybe the NFL, which reportedly met with Adele earlier this month, was dismayed by the her tone. "Come on, that show is not about music, and I don't dance or anything like that," Adele told the LA audience. Read more here.
Fort Loramie’s baseball team left for its Division IV state semifinal on Wednesday. The squad was escorted through town by Fort Loramie police and firefighters.
The Redskins will face Garfield Heights Trinity in a state semifinal at 10 a.m. on Thursday in Huntington Park in Columbus.
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An old industrial site will soon become a new residential area.
The former Schneiders plant on Courtland Avenue in Kitchener will be torn down to make way for townhomes, condos, and other housing developments.
Auburn Developments, which owns the land, intends to build up to 2,000 housing units on the 28-acre site.
High tech office space and restaurants are included in the redevelopment plans as well.
Kitchener Coun. Frank Etherington says demolition is set to start in the summer of this year and construction could take 10 to 15 years.
The plant went up for sale three years ago and has sat empty ever since. Auburn Developments bought it in October 2017.
The company developed Arrow Lofts on Benton Street in Kitchener and The Barrelyards on Father David Bauer Drive in Waterloo.
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ISTANBUL (AP) — The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for the Istanbul shooting that killed 39 people and wounded scores of others.
The IS-linked Aamaq News Agency said the New Year’s Eve attack was carried by a “heroic soldier of the caliphate who attacked the most famous nightclub where Christians were celebrating their pagan feast.”
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It said the man opened fire from an automatic rifle in “revenge for God’s religion and in response to the orders” of IS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi (pictured).
The group described Turkey as “the servant of the cross”.
With Christmas over, UK festivals are finally joining Download in releasing their line ups for this summer, including Manchester based Parklife. The two day festival takes place on the weekend of the 9th-10th June in Heaton Park and promises a wild weekend.
Day and stage splits are yet to be revealed, however audiences can expect headlining slots from fellow Mancunian Liam Gallagher, The XX, Skepta and N.E.R.D.
Fresh off the back of his number 1 debut album ‘As You Were’, Liam Gallagher has commented via his official twitter account “Parklife mcr gonna be BIBLICAL as you were LG x”.
Joining the Parklife weekend is Aussie Lorde, as well as Giggs, A$AP Rocky, Chvrches and many more.
The full line up so far is as follows:
Day and weekend tickets are now on sale and are available here.
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* Tableau reports first quarter 2017 financial results
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* Q1 gaap loss per share $0.71
* Q1 revenue $199.9 million versus I/B/E/S view $200.8 million
* Q1 earnings per share view $-0.11 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Tableau Software Inc qtrly closed 294 transactions greater than $100,000, up 10% year over year
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Retired athlete Usain Bolt has been living it up in Mzansi this past week.
And, a part from taking in the sights of SA, he has also been partying up a storm.
That meant that it was only a matter of time before he was introduced to Zodwa Wabantu's famous dance, the vosho.
Being the great sport that he is, Usain attempted to do the popular dance at the Sun Met after party.
Zodwa maybe you're free to give Usain some lessons:
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Thirteen oil companies failed to meet North Dakota’s natural gas flaring goals in September.
The state Industrial Commission adopted gas capture targets in 2014 aimed at reducing the wasteful flaring of excess natural gas in the oil fields. But The Bismarck Tribune reports operators in September burned off more than 300 million cubic feet of natural gas daily — a level not seen since the summer of 2015.
Regulators attribute September’s uptick to maintenance issues with pipeline systems and other infrastructure outages. State Mineral Resources Director Lynn Helms says gas capture targets are working “extremely well.”
He says they’ve brought the percentage of gas flared down from the peak of 36 percent in September 2011. Flaring is expected to be down to 12 percent by November 2018 and 9 percent by November 2020.
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BELLVILLE — The high school and middle school complex at Clear Fork Village Local Schools is on a cautionary lockdown at this time, following the recommendation of local law enforcement.
A Twitter feed on the district’s website is providing updates on the situation.
According to the website, the cautionary lockdown is due to an incident occurring in the community not at any of the schools.
“Student safety is our reason for the cautionary lockdown. Law enforcement have been stationed at all buildings and staff are on high alert,” a district official said.
No direct or indirect threats have been made to the school. This is precautionary due to an issue in the community not at any of the schools, according to the website.
Here is a link to the website.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has approved legislation to enhance the penalty for drivers who operate a vehicle or motorcycle without the proper class of license.
House Bill 1239 was sent to the Senate by a vote of 191-1.
The measure would increase the fine for having the wrong license to that for driving without a license.
Currently, the standard fine is $25 plus costs and surcharges. Under the bill, the fine would be increased to $200 plus costs and surcharges.
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TAYLOR COUNTY, Ga. — The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has made an arrest into a homicide investigation in Taylor County.
54-year-old Constance Dean was arrested Friday, October 6 by GBI agents and charged with Malice Murder, Felony Murder, Aggravated Assault, Aggravated Battery and Possession of a Firearm during the commission of a Felony.
According to a release by the GBI, preliminary information indicated that Constance Dean returned home to find her husband, Frederick Dean, shot.
Constance Dean called 911 to report Frederick Dean had shot himself. Taylor County deputies arrived on scene at the home on Railroad Street in Butler and found Frederick Dean at the bottom of the staircase with Constance Dean trying to perform CPR. The investigation determined the manner of death of Frederick Dean was a homicide.
Once the investigation is complete, the findings will be turned over to the District Attorney’s Office for review.
BERLIN — Scientists say they're several steps closer to perfecting a method for saving the northern white rhino from extinction.
Writing in the journal Nature Communications, researchers said Wednesday they've succeeded in creating embryos using frozen northern white rhino sperm and eggs from a southern white rhino.
It's the first time such hybrid embryos have been created, and the scientists from Europe and the United States hope it will provide a pathway to saving the northern white rhino sub-species, of which only two females remain.
They plan to harvest the females' egg cells soon and produce "pure" northern white rhinos to be borne by a southern white surrogate in three years. They're also working on a second method that would see sperm and eggs produced from preserved cells of northern white rhinos.
The Dane converted five of six break point opportunities to win in 68 minutes and advance to a second-round clash with Sara Errani or Kirsten Flipkens.
"It was tricky, for sure," she said. "The first match on clay is never easy, but I'm happy with the win.
"It's great just to get a match in, and feel better with the movement. It's all about fine-tuning in matches like these.
"I'm using this as a preparation for the next few weeks, because the French Open is obviously around the corner.
"There's lots to look forward to, and I want to keep feeling like I'm getting into the groove on clay."
It was not such a good day for No.3 seed and 2008 champion Agnieszka Radwanska, who had to retire with a back problem at 6-1 2-0 down to Donna Vekic.
Seeds Zhang Shuai and Sorana Cirstea also suffered first-round exits to Arantxa Rus and Yulia Putintseva respectively, while Irina-Camelia Begu won the last 11 games of her 7-5 6-0 victory against qualifier Dalila Jakupovic.
They are accused of shooting and killing Magistrate Victor Mabunda outside his home east of Pretoria in January.
JOHANNESBURG - The case against two men accused of murdering a Cullinan magistrate Victor Mabunda has been postponed to 12 February.
The duo appeared in the Bronkhorstspruit Magistrate Court on Friday.
They are accused of shooting and killing Mabunda outside his home east of Pretoria in January.
The men were arrested on Thursday by a provincial task team.
Police spokesperson Lungelo Dlamini says the motive for the killing is still unknown.
“Two suspects appeared in court in connection with the killing of a Cullinan magistrate. Their case was postponed for a formal bail application, they remain in custody.”
PARIS (Reuters) - Referee Tony Chapron was handed a six-month ban, three of them suspended, for kicking out at Nantes player Diego Carlos in a Ligue 1 game against Paris St Germain last month, the French League said on Thursday.
During stoppage-time, Chapron bumped into Carlos and fell over with TV footage showing him swinging his leg towards the running defender’s shins.
The League’s disciplinary commission handed down the sanction after hearing Chapron’s evidence on Thursday.
A few seconds after the incident, Chapron showed Carlos a yellow card, which resulted in the player being sent off as he had also been booked in the first half. Chapron apologised to Carlos.
QUETTA: Four FC men were injured when a blast occurred near a security forces vehicle on Western bypass here on Monday.
The improvised explosives blast occurred near a FC vehicle, which was on a routine patrol, in a firing range located on the Western bypass. As a result, four FC men were injured who were shifted to the Combine Military Hospital CMH.
Security forces have cordoned off the blast site.
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Hamm injured his left leg in pregame warmups prior to Sunday's matchup with the Seahawks, Cam Inman of The Mercury News reports.
The extent of Hamm's injury wasn't specified. Barring anything serious, he should be ready to play in time for the start of the 2017 campaign.
Two Dallas police officers have been critically wounded in a shooting outside a hardware store.
The shooting happened about 4:30 p.m. Tuesday outside a Home Depot in northern Dallas.
The Dallas Police Department tweeted about the shooting, giving the conditions of the officers. But it did not immediately provide other details.
The department tweeted that a civilian was also shot. That person's condition wasn't immediately known.
Aerial video showed police using a helicopter and trained dogs to search for a suspect in a wooded area next to the store parking lot.
SYDNEY, Australia — Sydney FC extended its unbeaten streak at home to 26 games when it beat last-placed Wellington 4-0 in the 19th round of the A-League.
In front of new Australia coach Bert van Marwijk, Sydney overwhelmed a disorganized Wellington with goals to Alex Brosque, Adrian Mierzejewski, Milos Ninkovic and David Carney.
Van Marwijk was also a spectator as second-placed Newcastle beat the Melbourne Victory 2-0 to stay nine points behind Sydney and seven points ahead of Melbourne City, which plays Brisbane on Sunday.
Newcastle moved closer to securing its first finals berth since 2010.
Adelaide moved clear of the Victory in fourth place with a 2-1 win over Perth.
The firm presently has a "buy" rating on the stock. Stifel Nicolaus' price objective would suggest a potential downside of 67.71% from the stock's current price.
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One of the many pleasant features of New Canaan’s town parks is the outdoor fitness area in Waveny, between the mansion and the softball fields. There is equipment for upper body and lower body exercising. Available any hour the park is open and with no fee. Here at left, over Memorial Day weekend, swinging legs in opposite directions, were New Canaan High School seniors Emma St. Raymond and Dylan Wietfeldt. — Greg Reilly photo
TWO Bulawayo men appeared in court last week charged with assaulting a police officer, following a misunderstanding over an Apostolic Faith Mission Church banner.
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Kulambene Marshal Amen (28) and Elson Nhidza (37) were not asked to plead to assault when they appeared before Bulawayo magistrate Tinashe Tashaya, who remanded them out of custody to August 22.
The court was told that on July 17 this year, the complainant, Witness Whande a police officer at Queens Park Police Station visited the accused’s workplace in the city to inquire about the source of the banner advertising the church’s conference.
A heated argument allegedly broke when the duo professed ignorance over the matter and inquired from Whande why he had targeted them for questioning.
In the ensuing melee, the accused allegedly assaulted Whande and inflicted some injuries on him.
Love & Hip ATL went down last night on VH1, with all the usual suspects…including Lovely Mimi. The mess ensued when Mimi shouted out Jessica Dime for going to Joseline’s video shoot. More mess came about on the next pages.
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A solid turnout of racers and fans made out for the weekend of racing.
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Your first three picks in a 12-team league define your draft and your team. Aside from taking productive players, each pick is critical because the player pool is ever shrinking. You could build entirely different teams based on what positions you take and in what order. Respecting how drafts typically raid positions places you in a better position to build an optimal team.
To follow are sample three-round drafts for 12-team leagues. They use either standard performance scoring, performance plus a point per reception or “QB Heavy” leagues where you can start two of them. Those three formats cover all but a few “esoteric scoring” leagues. They are all serpentine with reverse order of drafting every other round (1-12,12-1,1-12, etc.)
Jennifer Lawrence may have been on television on New Year’s Eve in a pre-taped interview, but she was really spending the day having a low-key date with boyfriend Darren Aronofsky!
The 26-year-old actress was spotted going for a stroll through New York City’s Central Park on Saturday (December 31) with Darren, 47, and her pet pooch Pippi.
Jennifer and Darren began dating late last year and are rarely seen together. You can check out the new pics now on Popsugar!
During her NYE interview on Late Night with Seth Meyers, Jennifer opened up about how the media got the name of her dog Pippi wrong and that her actual name is Pippi Lawrence-Stocking.
He stood behind a chair at a ceremony in the summer, watching as his loyalists and rebels signed a power-sharing deal to rule the country. Never mind that peace talks were underway at the time, or that the United Nations had expressed concerns that the deal violated the constitution.
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Chengdu's HitGen entered a multi-year research collaboration and license agreement to build and screen novel DNA-encoded libraries (DELs) with Pfizer. The collaboration aims to discover unique small molecule leads for drug development, though the companies did not disclose any particular disease target. HitGen is on a roll. In the last three months, it has announced three discovery collaborations: Cancer Research UK (lung cancer), Merck/MSD (Merck designated targets), and now Pfizer.
Teen fugitives caught after escaping juvenile prison
GIDDINGS, Texas (AP) — Two teen inmates have been caught a day after escaping from a juvenile prison in Giddings, Texas, about 100 miles northwest of Houston.
The Texas Juvenile Justice Department said in a release that 16-year-olds Brice Ryan Karalis and Bryan Ernando Villanueva were arrested Sunday evening in Montgomery County. The two disappeared from the Giddings State School around 9 p.m. Saturday.
The teens' mode of escape was not released, and additional details about their apprehension were not immediately available.
It was not immediately clear why Karalis or Villanueva were being held at the prison.
New York Fed President William Dudley said on Monday that market expectations that the U.S. central bank would begin trimming its balance sheet were not unreasonable.
WASHINGTON: New York Fed President William Dudley said on Monday that market expectations that the U.S. central bank would begin trimming its balance sheet were not unreasonable.
In an interview with the Associated Press, Dudley also said he supports another interest rate rise this year if the economy evolves as expected.
(Reporting by Lindsay Dunsmuir)
Comedian Ralphie May has died at the age of 45.
According to TMZ, May had been battling pneumonia for six weeks and died of cardiac arrest. His body was discovered Friday morning in his Las Vegas residence. May’s manager confirmed his death to The Hollywood Reporter, but provided no additional details.
Despite his illness, May had maintained a packed touring schedule, including a show Thursday night in Las Vegas.
The Chattanooga, Tennessee native first gained notoriety as a contestant on season one of Last Comic Standing. His second-place finish on the show jump-started a career that included four stand-up specials for Comedy Central, as well as appearances on The Tonight Show and Inside Amy Schumer. He put out seven albums and was known for his prolific touring schedule.
While the social media remains flooded with congratulatory messages for Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma after their marriage, some of the fans are trying to be innovative while expressing their happiness, but nothing beats a long series of memes posted on Twitter, highlighting various facets during a marriage ceremony in a funny way.
Without much ado, here's the series that promises to send Twitterati into splits:
Varmaala ke baad apni shaadi ke mazedaar kisse sunane wale, 2 Peg laga chuke Mausa Ji #ViratKiBaraat pic.twitter.com/IgLrdzVg5x — Yo Yo Funny Singh (@moronhumor) December 11, 2017
Indian cricket team's captain Kohli and Bollywood actress Anushka got married in Italy on December 11 and will host reception for friends and relatives on December 21 in Delhi and December 26 in Mumbai.
The duo had been dating since 2013 when they first met during the shoot of a commercial. News of their marriage had been rife ever since Kohli asked the BCCI for a break in December.
More Missourians are pledging to be safer drivers under a program sponsored by MoDot and the Coalition for Roadway Safety. Over 2100 individuals and 300 businesses have signed on to the “Buckle Up/Phone Down” challenge. Missouri is one of only 16 states with no primary seatbelt law and one of only three without a ban on texting and driving for all ages. That has prompted the coalition to challenge individuals and businesses to take the responsibility upon themselves to follow those two rules and create a safer environment on the roads. For more information or to sign the pledge, logon to www.savemolives.com/buckle-up-phone-down.
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Plant Expansion Expected to Bring 350 Jobs to Calhoun County
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Governor’s office announced that Zeus Industrial Products is expanding operations in Calhoun County.
According to the Governor’s office, the $76 million dollar investment is expected to bring 350 jobs, over the next several years.
Zeus develops and manufacturers polymer tubing for a variety of industries, including the medical, fluid handling and electrical markets.
The expansion site will be located approximately two miles from Zeus’ existing Gaston, S.C. facility, off of I-26 near Exit 119, say officials.
Expected completion of the newly expanded site is set for 2019.
MOSCOW >> A Russian lawmaker says that he and colleagues who recently visited Pyongyang were shown North Korean calculations indicating that their missiles could reach the U.S. West Coast.
Anton Morozov of the nationalist Liberal-Democratic Party said in remarks carried by Russian state news agency RIA Novosti on Friday that North Korea is preparing to test-fire a long-range missile “in the nearest future.”
Morozov, who visited North Korea with two fellow lawmakers earlier this week, said that their interlocutors told them that Pyongyang has the technology that would allow missile warheads to survive the heat while entering the atmosphere.
He said North Koreans also showed them “mathematical calculations which they say prove that their missile is capable of reaching the U.S. West Coast.”
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Leslie Knope, a mid-level bureaucrat in the Parks and Recreation Department of Pawnee, Indiana, attempts to advance her career and make her town more beautiful by helping a local nurse turn a construction pit into a park.
A clear message must be sent now to these leaders and dissenters: Violence will not be rewarded or tolerated.
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* Says the co is aiming to fully acquire Punch Entertainment (Vietnam) Company Limited, via its unit, from a Vietnam-based unit of DeNA Co Ltd
* Says the acquisition ratio and price are not disclosed yet
* Says effective in March
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Are you a fallen angel, Aquarius? There’s a little bit of angelic magic in all of us. You can combine your spiritual and human selves for a wonderful result this week.
Dr Mutahir Sheikh loses cancer battle
Dr Mutahir Ahmed Sheikh, a senior professor of Karachi University’s Department of International Relations and former president of the Karachi University Teachers Society (KUTS), passed away on Thursday after a prolonged illness.
He was suffering from spinal cancer and had been admitted to the Aga Khan University Hospital for the past month. His funeral prayers will be offered after Friday prayers today at KU’s Ibrahim Mosque.
Dr Sheikh had joined KU in 1995 as a lecturer in the IR department. He became assistant professor in August 1999 and was promoted as professor in 2005. He had also worked as a research officer at the Pakistan Institute of International Affairs from October 2, 1988, till August 18, 1995. Dr Sheikh had completed his PhD from KU in 2001 and acquired his post-doctorate from University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, in 2006.
Ile-Ife crisis: Trial of suspects begins in court
Weeks after the Clash in Ile-Ife, Osun State, the trial of Oba Ademola Ademiluyi; Pastor Taiwo Fakowajo and four other suspects arrested in connection with the March 8 clash between some Hausa persons and Yoruba began before Justice Kudirat Akano of Osun State High Court on Wednesday. The suspects, who were brought to the court …
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India beat Pakistan by nine-wickets to win T20 Blind World Cup
India successfully defended their title in the T20 Blind World Cup on Sunday at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore by beating arch-rivals Pakistan in the final by nine wickets. Incidentally, in the previous and only edition of the T20 World Cup for the visually impaired, Pakistan had been on the losing end then too.
Both teams came into the contest with a superb record during the tournament. Where India had won eight out of nine games, losing only to Pakistan, beat Sri Lanka in the semi-final by a convincing ten wicket margin to seal their place in the summit clash. Neighbours Pakistan had been going one better by winning all nine matches and they had edged England in Karnataka by massive 147 runs.
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Maharashtra Minister Pankaja Munde on Monday said she likes the Home portfolio the most among all the government departments.
The BJP leader is currently the Women and Child Welfare Minister with Cabinet rank and also heads a few other departments, including rural development. The Home portfolio is with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.
“I like the Home department among all ministries,” she said in her native district Beed on Sunday.
She was speaking at a function after inaugurating a police station building.
Pankaja said she developed interest in the key portfolio after closing watching her father late Gopinath Munde, who was Home Minister in the previous Shiv Sena-BJP Government (1995-99).
“I have interest in the Home department since then,” she said.
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In a major relief for passenger travelling from airports in Jammu and Kashmir, the Union Civil Aviation ministry today scrapped the mandatory baggage identification by travellers at Srinagar, Jammu and Leh airports. "Furthering our mission of enhancing citizen convenience, we have done away with mandatory baggage identification by passengers at Jammu, Srinagar and Leh airports. We remain committed to making your journey delightful and hassle-free," Civil Aviation Minister Suresh Prabhu tweeted.
Baggage identification after check-in was mandatory for passengers travelling out of Srinagar, Leh and Jammu airports due to security reasons.
Any baggage not identified by the concerned passenger and not matched through baggage tags on their boarding passes by the airline staff was not loaded on the aircraft.
Three Mississauga schools are in hold and secure this afternoon (Dec. 11) after a 911 call reporting a gun in the area.
Heavily-armed tactical officers and police dogs responded to the area of Tomken Road and Dundas Street East just before 12:30 p.m. after a report of “two kids with a gun,” according to Peel Regional Police.
Const. Rachel Gibbs said the report indicates one male youth showed a gun to another male youth in a parking lot in the area of the intersection.
St. Thomas More, Dixie Public School and Tomken Road Middle School are all in hold and secure, meaning no one can enter or leave the buildings and all doors must remain locked.
Fire fighters were on scene of a structure fire on Outer Lake Road.
According to our crew at the scene, smoke was visible from Highway 41. Multiple fire units, Fort Branch, Francisco, Hazelton, Patoka, and Princeton are at the home.
A deputy at the scene told our crew the house was totally loss by the fire. The deputy added that the no one was home at the time the fire began.
Mark Scoular, Camp Carson Director, said the home on fire is around a half-mile from the camp.
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Durham Police have released a teenage boy under investigation following a drugs incident in Wingate.
The force has confirmed that a 17-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving, possession with intent to supply and failure to stop on Friday, December 8.
He has been released under investigation.
During the incident police seized MDMA and over £1,600.
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Just in time for Flag Day the Dubois County Museum opens its newest Cold War exhibit. This is in addition to the Military Exhibit Gallery.
Some of the items on display include civil defense gas masks, civil defense uniforms and pieces of the Berlin Wall from when it came down in 1989. These pieces of the wall were taken home as souvenirs in that era.
The largest exhibit is the siren on a high post taken from the Haysville Fire Department, and can be found on the southeast corner of the museum.
The museum is located at 2704 N. Newton Street (Highway 231) in Jasper.
It’s open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. EST, Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST and Sundays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. EST.
For more information, visit Dubois County Museum.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – A woman is behind bars after a deadly shooting in Augusta.
The shooting happened Thursday afternoon at the Ramada Inn on Gordon Highway.
50-year-old Michael Davenport was found with a gunshot wound to the chest and died at the scene.
40-year-old Leslie Harris has since been arrested.
No motive has been released.
A Charlottesville, Virginia rally to keep a Confederate statue and the counter-protest to take it down stunned the country after a car drove into a crowd of counter-protestors, killing Heather Heyer and wounding many others. The violence of the weekend led to counter-protests and vigils condemning racism and white nationalism in cities across the United States. See the reactions
Vice President Mike Pence said there is no tolerance for “white supremacists, neo-Nazis or the KKK,” following a white nationalist rally Saturday in Virginia that erupted in violence and left three people dead and multiple injured.
(AP) – Police in Malaysia have arrested a woman in connection with the death of the half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
Kim Jong Nam lived long enough to tell medical workers that he had been attacked with a chemical spray at Kuala Lumpur International Airport on Monday.
Malaysian police say a woman arrested at the airport was carrying Vietnamese travel documents.
A motorcyclist has died after crashing into an SUV that turned in front of him Thursday evening, according to investigators.
The Baton Rouge Police Department identified the victim as Jerome Kinchen, 31. Officials reported the crash happened on North Street near 39th Street just after 5 p.m.
Sgt. L'Jean McKneely Jr. said Kinchen was riding a 2000 Honda motorcycle when a 2012 Toyota Sequoia turned in front of him. He added Kinchen slammed into the passenger side door of the vehicle.
Officials reported Kinchen was taken to the hospital in critical condition and later died.
According to McKneely, the crash is still being investigated.
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By ERIC HRIN
Times West Virginian
FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Marion County voters can get a head start on the election Wednesday when early voting begins.
Early voting runs Wednesday through May 5 at the J. Harper Meredith Building at 200 Jackson St. in Fairmont. People can cast their votes from 8:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays.
“They are eligible to vote there whatever precinct they’re from,” said Julie Kincaid, voter registration deputy clerk in the county clerk’s office. “It’s open to everyone who is registered in Marion County.”
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DEKALB COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) – A man was hurt after he crashed a pickup truck into a ditch early Saturday morning.
Police responded to the crash just south of LaOtto at County Road 70 and State Road 3 around 4:15 a.m.
Investigators said Daniel Becker, 23, Ossian, was driving north on State Road 3 and tried to turn left onto County Road 70. He then went off the road at a high rate of speed and crashed into a ditch.
No other vehicles were involved.
Medics took the man to a hospital for treatment of a head injury. The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department did not provide a condition.
Police said alcohol appeared to be a factor in the crash.
The incident is under investigation.
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A former Kirkcaldy bar has gone on the market, with an asking price of £125,000.
Brodie’s, on the town’s High Street, closed suddenly in February as manageress Jan Bruce retired.
But within the days owners Tayforth Inns LLP called in the administrators and Brodie’s has remained closed and empty since then.
Now Colliers International has the premises on the market on behalf of administrators PwC.
The pub includes a public bar and lounge, along with a deck area which is advertised as being “potentially suitable for customer seating.”
Within days of going on the market, said Paul Shiells of Colliers, they had received inquiries about the site.
Tayforth Inns also owned licensed premises in Inverkeithing and across the Scottish Borders, some of which continue to function.
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NEW CASTLE, Pennsylvania (WYTV) – Sharon rolled past Quakers Valley 65-48 Monday night in the PIAA Class 4A State Semifinal at new Castle High School.
The win clinches the Tigers’ first trip to the state championship game in Hershey since 1961 when they won a state title.
James McKinney led the Tigers with a team-high 18 points. Elite Williams added 17 points in the win, while Ethan Porterfield tallied 11 points.
Coletrane Washington led all scorers with 23 points in the loss for Quaker Valley. The Quakers end the season with a record of 26-2.
Sharon has now won 24 straight games, improving to 27-2. The Tigers will face Imhotep Charter in the PIAA Class 4A State Championship Thursday at 8PM at the Giant Center in Hershey.
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Federal prosecutors allege a Turkish businessman helped illegally route Wisconsin-made outboard engines and boat generators to the Iranian navy.
Resit Tavan, 40, of Istanbul appeared today in U.S. District Court in Milwaukee. Tavan was arrested in Romania in June on an international warrant.
Tavan, his Turkish company and a manager there are accused of conspiring to defraud the U.S. and to smuggle American-made products to Iran.
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports the indictment alleges they failed to obtain the special licenses needed to get around trade embargoes against Iran in place since 1995. Instead, the defendants allegedly negotiated the export of the engines and generators to Turkey, then re-exported them to Iran.
Tavan's attorney, Nejla Lane, told The Associated Press her client pleaded not guilty and will fight the charges.
Ivana Trump, the president’s first wife, revealed that she was offered an ambassadorship to the Czech Republic, her native country — but she turned it down, the Washington Post reports.
Alec Baldwin brought his wife, Hilaria, to the East Hampton Library event where he signed copies of his new book, “Nevertheless,” wherein he writes about “growing up” and “the famous people I have known and the joy I had working with them.”
Baldwin soaked up the compliments about his wicked impersonation of President Trump on “Saturday Night Live” while chatting with guests. He told admirers who were worried that he won’t return next season to “SNL” to reprise his role as the leader of the free world: “Don’t worry, I’ll be back, but maybe not as much. I need to see what we can laugh about by then.”
He also said he will moderate “The New Normal in News: Ideology vs. Fact” at Guild Hall in East Hampton on Aug. 21st. Baldwin sits on the board of the arts and cultural institution, which opened a show by the late photographer Richard Avedon on Saturday night.
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Dan Gheesling will soon have another family member competing for head of household.
E! News can exclusively confirm that the winner of Big Brother season 10 and his wife Chelsea Gheesling are expecting their second child.
The couple made their announcement official with a photo of their son Desmond wearing a "Big Brother" T-shirt that was a gift from a close friend.
"We actually found out on Desmond's first birthday, so it was a bit of a surprise," Dan shared with E! News. "A welcomed and exciting surprise, but definitely a surprise."
While the couple's son may not have a clue into how much his life is going to change in the coming months, Dan has nothing but great things to say about the joys of parenthood.
DUBAI, June 14 (Reuters) - Kuwait's central bank said on Wednesday it was keeping its discount rate at the current level of 2.75 percent, despite the U.S. Federal Reserve's decision to raise rates by 25 basis points.
In a statement, the Kuwaiti central bank noted that it had hiked its key rate following U.S. interest rate rises in the past.
This time, however, the central bank decided to keep the rate unchanged because of factors such as low oil prices and the objective of supporting sustainable economic growth, it said.
The central bank added that it would continue to use other tools and procedures to maintain the attractiveness of the dinar currency. (Reporting by Andrew Torchia Editing by Jeremy Gaunt)
“GST has shown the spirit of cooperative federalism. The nation has come together to support GST and the role of technology has also helped,” said PM Narendra Modi.
We are nurturing our youngsters to be job creators and not job seekers, says PM Narendra Modi.
We can reach Mangalyaan within 9 months, this is our capability, but one rail project was stuck for last 42 years, say PM Narendra Modi.
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WINNIPEG - A group in New Zealand tipped police in Winnipeg to images of child sexual abuse being shared online from an address in the city.
Winnipeg's internet child exploitation unit was notified Thursday that New Zealand police found several images of child sexual abuse shared in an online chat room by a man from an IP address located in the city.
The New Zealand police say the images were shared at the end of September.
Police executed a search warrant in the East Elmwood area of Winnipeg.
Iain Alexander Tod, who is 25, is facing several charges.
He has been taken into custody.
Stephon Marbury’s movie, My Other Home, is scheduled to release next month in China. Starbury plays himself in the flick, and it chronicles his rise from Coney Island to the NBA to China. Besides cameos from Allen Iverson and Baron Davis, veteran actor Frankie Faison is also in the movie. Faison’s known for acting in The Wire, Silence of the Lambs, Luke Cage and a whole bunch of other movies and shows.
Check out the trailer for My Other Home up top. Looks like the movie’s going to be legitimately good.
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How to live stream Arsenal vs Everton online
Arsenal host Everton in today's final Premier League clash, and all eyes will be on new signing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
And despite fears he could miss out through illness, Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger hands Aubameyang his first start at the Emirates.
Fellow new signing Henrikh Mkhitaryan makes his first home appearance, while influential playmaker Mesut Ozil also starts after signing a new contract.
The Toffees, meanwhile, hand a debut to new loan signing Eliaquim Mangala in defence.
Everton boss Sam Allardyce also hands a start to former Arsenal striker Theo Walcott, and will be hoping the forward can nick a goal against his old club.
Everton's Seamus Coleman misses out on a place in the squad, while Gylfi Sigurðsson and Wayne Rooney start on the bench.
If you don't want to miss a second of the action, check out Express Online's guide to live streaming below...
South Korea's foreign exchange reserves reached a record high in June as they surpassed the 400 billion dollar mark for the first time.
According to the Bank of Korea(BOK) and the Finance Ministry on Wednesday, the total value of the country's foreign exchange reserves came to a record 400-point-three billion U.S. dollars last month, up one-point-32 billion dollars from a month earlier.
The nation’s foreign reserves posted a new record for the fourth straight month since March.
Compared to 1997 when the figure stood at three-point-nine billion dollars, the country's foreign reserves increased over 100 times over the past two decades.
The central bank attributed the recent growth to a steady increase in the country's current account surplus and a rise in returns from investments of foreign currency assets.
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FILE - In this Monday, April 10, 2017, file photo, Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen speaks on stage as part of a conversation put on by the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy at the University of Michigan's Rackham Auditorium in Ann Arbor, Mich. On Wednesday, June 14, 2017, the Fed is set to announce that it’s raising its benchmark short-term interest rate for the third time in six months, a vote of confidence in a slow-growing but durable American economy. The Ann Arbor News via AP, File Melanie Maxwell
The statue was praised as an empowering feminist sculpture that promoted gender equality, but now the company behind it, State Street Corp., has agreed to pay over $5 million to 300 women and 15 black employees over allegations they were paid less than their white, male counterparts, reports the New York Post. The $2.6 trillion asset management company was found to have a “statistically significant disparity in compensation” between female, black, and white male employees, an audit by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs found. Though State Street Corp agreed to settle, the company has denied the allegations.MG
[India], July 4 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday interacted with over 170 newly-recruited Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers and discussed elements of good governance, including optimal utilisation of resources.
The officers from various parts of the country were recently appointed Assistant Secretaries in Government of India.
The Prime Minister encouraged them to share their experiences of field training and also talked about Gram Swaraj Abhiyan and Ayushman Bharat.
Also present in the meeting were Minister of State (MoS) in the Prime Minister's Office Jitendra Singh and senior officials from Department of Personnel and Training. (ANI)
The first all candidates forums in our region get underway this week as we move closer to next month’s Provincial election.
JCI Kootenay is bringing together those running in the Kootenay East riding 6:30 PM Tuesday night at the Key City Theatre.Candidates for the Liberal, NDP, Green and Libertarian parties will be participating.
College of the Rockies Stan Chung will be the moderator.
Voters in the Elk Valley will then have their chance to listen to local candidates vying for a seat in Victoria.
The Fernie Chamber of Commerce will hold a forum 7PM Wednesday at the Fernie Curling Club.
The Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce will also host a forum Tuesday April 25th at the Heritage Inn hotel.
Meanwhile, party nominees in Columbia River – Revelstoke will meet for an all candidates forum in Invermere Thursday April 27th.
It will take place 6PM at the David Thompson Secondary School Theatre.
British Columbians head to the polls May 9th.
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Kyaw Zwa Moe : Welcome to Dateline Irrawaddy! Since this is the last week of 2016, Irrawaddy news crew members will summarize and discuss political, economic, social, ethnic, and other key issues from this year. Ko Kyaw Kha, Ko Moe Myint, and Ma Zue Zue will join me for the conversation.
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The Van Wert County Emergency Management Agency, as well as partner agencies, such as the Van Wert County Sheriff’s Office, Van Wert Police and Fire departments, Van Wert County Hospital, local American Red Cross chapter, practiced what to do in a hazmat emergency Wednesday at the local Eaton Corporation plant. The “live” exercise, as opposed to a tabletop drill, involved a hazmat scenario of leaking hydrochloric acid from a tanker truck. Above, first-responders in hazmat suits respond, while (below) a “victim” (actually a member of the local Civil Air Patrol unit), is placed in an EMS ambulance for transport to the hospital. photos by Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent
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Summer usually means globs of ice cream piled high on a cone or as part of a frosty milkshake, a banana split or a soft-serve spectacle. Yet sometimes the ice cream stands form their own unique visual spectacles, with neon signs, vibrant color schemes and funny cartoon characters designed to lure those sundae drivers. Here’s a rundown of the area’s diverting dairy destinations. (Hover over or click on the images for to see where the photos were taken.)
Police have just begun to investigate. (Photo source: WLOX)
Harrison County Coroner Gary Hargrove confirmed the identity of the shooting victim is 16-year-old Damien Thompson.
Gulfport police units responded to a report of a male suffering from a gunshot wound on the 4000 block of Ponderosa Dr.
Officers report the victim has died from his injuries.
Gulfport PD on the scene of a shooting on the 4000 block of Ponderosa Drive. @WLOX pic.twitter.com/abyxHkKddx — Desirae Duncan WLOX (@DesiraeWLOX) February 3, 2018
Police have confirmed they are interviewing people who were transported from the scene.
Gulfport officers responded to the incident Saturday morning. Police are calling it an active death investigation.
Hargrove said an official cause of death will be released pending the autopsy.
We will update the story as details become available.
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Ashley Dukes, 25, 1322 CR123, Magee, driving under the influence (DUI) other substance, no insurance, reckless driving
Ray D Parker, 43, 1901 Loring Road, Camden, capias warrant – driving under the influence (DUI) 3rd offense, failure to stop a motor vehicle
Aubree R Rawson, 27, 2115 Attala Road 3026, Kosciusko, bench warrant
James Shepard, 31, 229 Ragsdale Road, Carthage, disturbance
Derwin L Williams, 26, 4494 Pleasant Gove Road, Carthage, disturbing the peace
All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The mugshots and arrest records published are not an indication of guilt, or evidence that an actual crime has been committed. Arrests made by the Leake County Sheriff’s Department. (Leake County Jail images)
Israeli PM Netanyahu dismisses allegations ahead of reported questioning over gifts from businessmen. Mia Womersley reports.
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SAO PAULO, Oct 6 (Reuters) - A decision on Friday by a Brazilian federal judge to freeze the assets and companies of the billionaire Batista family is "legally fragile" because it is based on newspaper reports and not on prior judicial rulings, the lawyers representing the family's investment holding company J&F Investimentos SA said.
In a statement, the lawyers said a decision by Federal Judge Ricardo Leite of the 10th District Court of Brasília demanding the family deposits 1.6 billion reais ($506 million) to compensate state development bank BNDES is unjustified because J&F was to pay a slightly bigger fine as part of a May leniency accord.
Earlier in the day, Leite ordered the assets of the Batistas be frozen as part of an investigation.
($1 = 3.1615 reais) (Reporting by Guillermo Parra-Bernal; Editing by Bill Trott)
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A California man suspected of stealing a football autographed by former San Francisco 49er Jerry Rice has turned himself in and returned the football.
The San Francisco Chronicle reported Sunday that 45-year-old Patrick Van Lam went to a San Jose police station Saturday after seeing viral photos of himself on social media taking the ball at a charity auction.
The ball went missing after it was purchased for $3,500 at the April 9 fundraiser to benefit Chinese orphans with special needs.
The newspaper reported that Van Lam was arrested on suspicion of burglary and grand theft.
Police say a second man helped Van Lam take the ball.
WASHINGTON — For all the anticipation that preceded the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's final small-dollar lending rule, a picture of how the rule will affect banks and credit unions is still quite hazy.
The regulation opens the door for depository institutions to offer certain installment loans, with terms of over 45 days, as a result of the CFPB excluding those loans from tough underwriting requirements targeted at shorter-term payday loans.
3rd person arrested in shooting death in South Carolina
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — A third person has been arrested in a shooting death in South Carolina earlier this year.
Horry County Police Capt. John Harrelson told news outlets Monday that 26-year-old Shawn Quay Tisdale of Socastee has been charged with murder.
Twenty-six-year-old Reginald Washington of Conway was shot and killed at a saloon on U.S. 501 in Horry County on May 25.
Thirty-year-old Joey Henry of Green Sea and 27-year-old Gary Jackson of Myrtle Beach have also been charged with murder in the shooting death.
Police have not released a motive.
Horry County officials revoked the bar's business license shortly after the shooting, saying the saloon had become a "nuisance" .
There was no record of an attorney for Tisdale yet.
In creating their seasonal lineups, television networks have increasingly looked to Hollywood for inspiration. In recent years, we’ve seen FOX adapt Lethal Weapon, CBS revive Training Day, NBC reimagine Bad Boys, and Disney reunite The Mighty Ducks. Now comes word of CBS’s plans to reboot L.A. Confidential.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, CBS has ordered a new adaptation of James Ellroy’s novel and subsequent 1997 feature film, which starred Kevin Spacey, Guy Pearce, Kim Basinger, and Russell Crowe. Written by Jordan Harper (Gotham, The Mentalist), the reimagined TV series “follows the intersecting paths of three homicide detectives, a female reporter and an up-and-coming actress while the detectives pursue a sadistic serial killer among the secrets and lies of gritty, glamorous 1950s Los Angeles. The drama is described as having a modern tone, music and style while still being set in the ’50s,” notes THR.
Arnon Milchan, who produced the film, will return to executive produce the TV reboot.
The private bathroom with a designer lavatory, power shower and sensor-activated lights has been commissioned for the Health Secretary in the department's new offices in Victoria, south London, according to The Sun.
The Department of Health, currently based in Whitehall, was unable to give details about plans for a suite, and did not confirm how much it would cost, who it would be for or where it would be located.
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Christian Pulisic was set to start in central midfield flanked by Paul Arriola and Darlington Nagbe in the United States' World Cup qualifier Friday night against Panama.
Pulisic, playing his first international match since turning 19 last month, had been at wide midfield in the September qualifiers.
Tim Howard was in goal, and DeAndre Yedlin returned to right back after recovering from a hamstring injury.
Omar Gonzalez and Matt Besler were in central defense for the fifth time this year, the most frequent duo for the U.S. in 2017, and the 15th time overall.
Jorge Villafana was at left back and captain Michael Bradley in central midfield. Bobby Wood and Jozy Altidore started up front.
Defender Michael Orozco and midfielder Juan Agudelo did not dress.
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Unless there's an injured QB, nowhere for Kaepernick to go
The Baltimore Ravens have signed a free agent quarterback but it isn't Colin Kaepernick. The Ravens waived QB Dustin Vaughn and signed former Buffalo Bills starter Thad Lewis.
We have waived QB Dustin Vaughan and signed free agent QB Thaddeus Lewis. — Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) August 14, 2017
Lewis hasn't played in the NFL since the 2013 season and has 1,296 career passing yards with five touchdowns. In 12 games last season, Kaepernick had 2,241 yards and 16 TDs.
The Ravens may elect to sign Kaepernick regardless, but the addition of another verteran quarterback can only hurt his chances of becoming a Raven.
Earlier this month, rumours swirled that the Ravens and Kaepernick had mutual interest in a deal. Ravens starter Joe Flacco is sidelined with a back injury, but expects to make his regular season debut on Sept. 10. Meanwhile, backup QB Ryan Mallett is averaging just 3.2 yards per passing attempt with no TDs in the preseason.
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A Columbia man is behind bars after police said he was being “boisterous” and cursing in front of patrons in Five Points in the early morning hours of Saturday.
Michael David Anastasion, 42, is charged with public disorderly conduct.
Officers responded to the 700 block of Harden Street just before 1:30 a.m. Saturday morning. Officers said Anastasion appeared to be grossly intoxicated as he wasn’t steady on his feet and kept cursing in public. He was also seen vandalizing and writing obscene things on his own car.
Anastasion’s behavior drew a large crowd, according to officers.
After being arrested, officers said Anastasion dropped to his knees and refused to adhere to what they police were saying. He injured his knees when he dropped but refused medical treatment when EMS arrived.
Anastasion is being held in the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center.
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CHARLOTTE C.H. – The Central Middle School soccer team hosted Prince Edward County Middle School on Wednesday, September 27. The Bobcats would defeat Prince Edward, 5-0.
The Bobcats started the game strong with Nipin Hennings scoring the first two goals in the 2nd and 5th minutes of the game, with the second goal coming from an assist from Jacob Miller.
The third goal of the game would come from Tanner Adams during a penalty kick in the 26th minute, immediately followed in the 29th minute by a goal score from Tony Kim.
The fifth and final goal of the day would come from Jacob Miller in the 45th minute.
Goalie Jefferson Duffey saved two PKs to earn a “clean sheet” during Wednesday’s defeat over Prince Edward, 5-0.
The Bobcats will travel to Russell Middle School today, October 5 with a 4:30 start time.
MELBOURNE: Australian two-time world champion track cyclist Shane Perkins has switched allegiance to Russia in a bid to compete at the 2020 Tokyo Games.
The Melbourne-born 30-year-old won a sprint bronze at the 2012 Olympics in London but missed out on selection for last year's Games in Rio de Janeiro.
"The Russian Cycling Federation has given me another opportunity to chase my dreams of Olympic representation in Tokyo 2020 which has special significance to me as my father (Darryl Perkins) raced the Olympics in Tokyo 1964," he said in a post on his Facebook page on Wednesday.
"I've spoken to Cycling Australia's High Performance Program and staff and they have been supportive."
(Reporting by Ian Ransom; Editing by John O'Brien)
MADRID (AP) — Spanish police say the man suspected of plotting an ISIS-inspired attack in Colombia appeared on their radar for his hate-filled messages toward the United States, a country where he had lived and was allegedly trying to get to.
A Colombian judge jailed Raul Gutierrez last week on terrorism and conspiracy charges.
On instant messaging app Telegram, the 45-year-old Cuban man said that he would commit a suicide attack in the name of God and the Islamic state, two of the Spanish investigators following the case told The Associated Press.
The agents said the alleged attack was initially planned for March 6 but was later rescheduled for March 13. They spoke anonymously out of security concerns.
Gutierrez was arrested on March 12.
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BERLIN — Michy Batshuayi scored two goals and set up another on his Bundesliga debut for Borussia Dortmund in a 3-2 win over last-place Cologne on Friday.
The Belgian forward, who joined Dortmund on loan from Chelsea on Wednesday, scored his first goal 10 minutes before the break, blasting the ball past goalkeeper Timo Horn after an assist by Jeremy Toljan.
Batshuayi thought he'd scored another just before halftime, again set up by Toljan, but the goal was ruled offside after an intervention from the video referee.
Christian Pulisic was partly to blame for Cologne's equalizer on the hour-mark after losing the ball in midfield. Simon Zoller scored on the rebound after Roman Buerki saved Dominique Heintz' effort.
Evansville police are on the scene of a reported shooting.
Dispatch confirms someone reported the shooting in the 1100 block of South Lincoln Park Drive.
An ambulance was on the scene, but there is no word if anyone was hurt.
Police investigating shooting in 1100 block of S Lincoln Park Dr. Happened around 9pm. No suspect info to release at this time. pic.twitter.com/hheB3g17mO — Evansville Police (@EvansvillePD) January 14, 2017
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After picking up a distressing piece of intelligence, Elizabeth takes extreme measures to get close to a Soviet negotiator.
Medicare says it plans to require hospitals to post their standard prices online and to make electronic medical records more readily available to patients.
The head of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Seema Verma, said Tuesday the initiative reflects the Trump administration's effort to encourage patients to become decision makers in their care.
Hospitals are required to disclose prices publicly, but the latest change would put that information online in machine-readable format that can be easily processed by computers.
Likewise, many health care providers already make computerized records available to patients, but starting in 2021 Medicare would base part of a hospital's payments on how well they do.
Verma also announced Medicare is starting a comprehensive review of how it will pay for costly new forms of immunotherapy.
From the folks that bring you the Troubadour Concert Series comes Concerts at The Caste, held at The Kentucky Castle off Versailles Road.
DOYLE LAWSON and QUICKSILVER is a traditional bluegrass master.Grammy winner Lawson was inducted into the International Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame in 2012 and the band is one of the most revered in the bluegrass world and are 7-time winners of IBMA’s Vocal Group of the Year.
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NTVs Trevor Ombija interviews Sospeter Ojaamong and Paul Otuoma on the Busia election irregularities and the repeat of the ODM primaries in Busia.
"It turns out that the more women there are on a team, the better the team performs; and it doesn't stop at a certain level -- all-female teams are more effective, efficient, productive than all-male teams," said Leslie Appleton-Young of the California Association of Realtors (C.A.R.) onstage at Inman Connect New York. Listen in as Appleton-Young, Bernice Ross (BrokerageUP!) and Sara Sutachan (C.A.R.) discuss the importance of diversity in the workplace and the role of women in real estate leadership and growth. Watch more sessions from ICNY 18 here. Email Inman Save My Seat for ICSF Now...
Carmel police are searching for a suspect in a theft and fraud case that occurred in Carmel on April 23. Thomas J. Hankins, 32, is 6'1" and weighs approximately 190 to 200 pounds with brown eyes and black/brown hair. Police believe he may reside in Greenwood or on the south side of Indianapolis.
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Susan Bro, the mother of Heather Heyer, holds a photo of Bro's mother and her daughter, Monday, Aug. 14, 2017, in Charlottesville, Va. Heyer was killed Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017, when police say a man plowed his car into a group of demonstrators protesting the white nationalist rally. Bro said that she is going to bare her soul to fight for the cause that her daughter died for. Joshua Replogle AP Photo
Mohamed Salah has become the first player to score 10 goals in Europe in a single season for Liverpool.
The Egypt star struck twice in the first half of Tuesday's Champions League semi-final first leg with Roma at Anfield.
Salah curled home a spectacular opening goal 35 minutes in, before a delightful chipped second made it 2-0 at the break.
It means the 25-year-old is the first Reds player to reach double figures for goals in a European campaign, while he is also the first African player to score at least nine in a single Champions League tournament.
Salah, who was crowned the PFA Players' Player of the Year on Sunday for his Premier League performances, has now hit 43 goals in all competitions in his first season with Liverpool.
He is just four goals short of equalling the record for goals in a season, set by Ian Rush in 1983-84.
Serif has launched free trials of its Affinity Photo and Designer apps, offering 10 days of premium photo and vector editing for Windows users.
The Affinity suite is a low-cost alternative to Adobe’s Creative Cloud software, and was exclusive to macOS until late last year. Affinity Photo (a substitute for Photoshop) and Affinity Designer (an Illustrator analog) both arrived on Windows in November. InDesign alternative Affinity Publisher is due to complete the trinity later this year.
Advanced editing
The PC versions of Serif’s creative software are identical to their Mac counterparts. Affinity Photo’s toolkit includes RAW processing, panorama stitching, warping tools, a healing brush, and all the advanced color-refining tools you’d expect from a premium image editor.
Affinity Designer is ideal for illustrators and web designers, with unlimited artboards; non-destructive effects and adjustment layers; RGB, CYMK, LAB, Pantone and ICC color management; and 10 million+ per cent zoom.
Oregon Tech will be hosting their 25th annual Trick-or-Treat and Haunted House Saturday, October 28th, at the residence Hall on the Oregon Tech Campus.
This event will begin at 6:30pm until 9:00pm and is open to the public.
This event will feature two scary haunted houses, two wicked scary haunted houses, a pumpkin patch with non-frightening activities for children, and Trick-or-Treat way.
Admission is free, this it’s strongly encouraged to bring a donation of either cash or a non-perishable food item to benefit the local Klamath-Lake Counties Food Bank.
For more information and volunteer questions please contact the Oregon Tech Campus.
Juli Inkster has been selected U.S. captain for the Solheim Cup for a record third time.
Inkster has led the Americans to victory over Europe in 2015 in Germany and last year in Iowa. Another victory in 2019 in Scotland would make Inkster the first Solheim Cup captain with a 3-0 record.
Catriona Matthew of Scotland previously was selected European captain for the matches that will be played in September 2019.
Inkster's first time as captain was in 2015, and her U.S. team staged the largest comeback in Solheim Cup history. Next year's Solheim Cup will be at Gleneagles, where Europe won the Ryder Cup in 2014.
The Americans lead the series 10-5.
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* Compagnie financiere tradition: reported revenue stable in Q1 2017 at 213.4 million Swiss ($214.60 million) compared with 219.5 million Swiss francs in same period in 2016, up 0.2 pct constant currencies
* At current exchange rates, Q1 consolidated revenue showed a decrease of 2.8 pct, impacted by weakness of pound sterling compared to same period last year
* Q1 group's consolidated adjusted revenue was 230.4 million Swiss francs, compared with 236.4 million Swiss francs in 2016, an increase of 0.4 pct at constant exchange rates Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9944 Swiss francs) (Gdynia Newsroom)
A $6,900 grant will help some Lorain County veterans attending treatment, court, and probation appointments.
The money will be used to provide transportation to former service men and women, who often face difficulty getting to court, according to a release Thursday from Lorain County Veteran Treatment Court judge James Walther.
Seven bikes, helmets, and locks have been purchased for vets who don’t have driver’s licenses.
The grant, administered by Operation Legal Help Ohio, has also been used to buy bus tickets and gas cards.
“The grant allowed the local Veterans Treatment Courts to decide how to best use the funds to meet the transportation needs (of) its own veterans” wrote Walther. “I am very appreciative to be included in the grant. We have put the money to good use.”
The Veterans Treatment Court Team decides which veterans receive assistance through the grant.
It's been a busy couple of hours on the roads after multiple crashes across Ipswich this afternoon.
The first incident at 3.20pm involved a five-vehicle collision at South Station Rd, Raceview.
Six people were initially assessed by ambulance staff and an elderly driver required minor treatment on site.
She was later transported to Ipswich Hospital in a stable condition.
A short while later paramedics were called to a motorcycle versus car crash at Braeside Rd and Lindsay St, Bundamba.
The rider, a man believed to be in his 50s, was treated for multiple leg fractures.
He was later transported to The Princess Alexandra Hospital in a serious but stable condition.
At 4.30pm emergency services were also called to a truck and car collision at Redbank.
Crews attending the Monash Rd incident treated the driver of the car for shock.
She was later transported to Ipswich Hospital in a stable condition for further assessment.
BRIEF-Spectranetics announces election of new chairperson of the board of directors
* Spectranetics announces election of new chairperson of the board of directors
Chief Executive Officer for Zylofon Media Nana Appiah Mensah has donated ten thousand dollars to Ghanaian highlife musician Jewel Ackah.
The donation comes after the song composer for the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) narrated plight of his ill health to Accra-based PeaceFM.
According to the ‘Joyce sane bra’ singer, he has been neglected by the leadership of the NDC, singling out former national organizer of the party Yaw Boateng Gyan for praise.
“NDC does not give me money; they neglected me even in power. After that composition I became a typical NDC. I did the song for free,” he said.
The ‘me wo bi’ singer who has been battling with stroke and other diseases for the past ten years disclosed he was going to use the money for medication.
OAK HILL— The Oak Hill Police Department is currently accepting applications.
Applications for the position of Probationary Police Officer can be picked up at the Oak Hill City Clerk’s Office or the police department. You can also download applications online at cityofoakhill.homestead.com.
All applicants must be at least 18 years old, have a valid drivers license, be a US citizen, be legally able to carry a firearm, have a high school diploma or GED and have no prior criminal or drug history.
The City of Oak Hill Police Department starting salary is $40,019. The position also includes medical benefits including eye and dental and retirement. Other perks include rank advancement pay, paid vacation and holidays, bike patrol, detective positions, take home cruisers, state of the art facility and equipment and full time forensic/crime scene analyst on staff.
Special consideration will be given to certified officers. Their applications should be turned in as soon as possible.
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WASHINGTON (AP) – Low-income households in the United States may not see much from President Donald Trump’s proposed tax cut.
While Trump calls it the largest tax cut in the country’s history, the return for the poorest Americans would amount to about $60 a year.
The analysis by the Tax Policy Center also finds that the average middle-income family would get about $300.
The center’s analysis says most of the Trump tax cuts would go to the wealthiest Americans. Families making about $700,000 a year, the top 1 percent, would get an average tax cut of $129,000.
Do tax cuts put money back into the economy? A senior research associate at the Tax Policy Center, Elaine Maag, says low-income families tend to spend the money they get while high-income families save it.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Four people accused of robbing a Union County cellphone store were arrested after crashing during a pursuit in northwest Charlotte Wednesday, police said.
According to the Union County Sheriff’s Office, the suspects robbed a Verizon Wireless store on Highway 74 in Indian Trail Wednesday morning. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police were tipped off that the suspects were traveling toward Charlotte when officers located the vehicle. Police said the driver refused to pull over and led officers in pursuit before crashing on Pleasant Grove Road near Clinton Drive around noon.
All four suspects were apprehended at the scene with assistance from K9 officers and a chopper. They have all been turned over to Union County authorities.
CMPD Update: 4 people arrested after running into wooded area.
The robbery happened in Union Co- pic.twitter.com/SUJp7gt5LQ — Mike Hanson (@MikeWCNC) July 4, 2018
Authorities have not identified any of the suspects in the case.
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GRANT COUNTY, Ind. – A Grant County man pleaded guilty to two counts of child molestation on Friday and was sentenced to probation.
Robert McMinn, 48, was sentenced on both counts of child molestation for two years in probation.
This comes after he was arrested in Feb. of last year.
Authorities put out a warrant for his arrest and he was arrested the following day.
Court documents say the incidents happened several years ago in Marion when the child was 5 or 6 years old.
Gamecock center named to preseason award watch list
NEW YORK CITY — Gamecock junior center Donell Stanley has been named to the Rimington Award Spring Watch List, as announced Wednesday by the Rimington Trophy Committee. The award is presented annually to the top center in college football.
Stanley enters the 2018 season expected to anchor the center position for the Gamecocks after starting at guard in 2017. The Floydale, S.C., native earned nine starts at left guard last season and three at right guard.
For his career, Stanley has appeared in 25 games over the course of four years with the Gamecock program, including 13 starting assignments.
The Rimington Award Spring Watch List honors 57 NCAA Division I FBS centers. Stanley is one of six honorees from the Southeastern Conference.
USC Athletics contributed to the writing of this article.
LOS ANGELES >> Authorities were looking for a motorcyclist in downtown Los Angeles tonight who led them on a high-speed chase from Hacienda Heights that reached speeds of up to 140 miles per hour. California Highway Patrol officers tried to stop the motorcyclist for speeding at the westbound 60 Freeway and the 605 Freeway at 10:40 p.m., said Officer Francisco Villalobos.
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“There are clearly things the Iranian government want from the British government,” he said.
“Our family have been caught up as a bargaining chip in international politics, and that is a pretty tough place to be.”
Mrs Zaghari-Ratcliffe, a Thomson Reuters Foundation worker, was moved out of solitary confinement over Christmas and her condition has since improved.
“To go back a month or so ago she was suicidal and on hunger strike and very, very low and at her wits’ end,” Mr Ratcliffe said.
“I spoke to her on Christmas Day. She is still very sad and very low but there was more fight in her again.
“I think having been moved so she is with other women makes a big difference, having been alone and isolated all those months.”
A 25-year-old woman allegedly committed suicide by jumping off a highrise in Malwani on Monday morning. Arpita Tiwari, who stayed in a 15th floor apartment at Manav Tal building in Malwani, jumped out of a window of her home sometime between 4.30 am and 8.30 am on Monday, police said. She was rushed to a nearby hospital where she was declared dead upon arrival.
Police said Tiwari did not leave behind any suicide note and an investigation was on to establish why he committed suicide. A police officer at Malwani police station said Tiwari had partied with her boyfriend and other close friends on Sunday night.
“In the early hours of Monday, she had a long conversation with her boyfriend after which she went to the bathroom and locked herself in. When she did not come out for a long time, her friends broke into the bathroom and found that she had jumped out of the window,” said the officer. The police have registered a case of accidental death.
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Anne Krebiehl MW picks out 33 exciting Californian wines that impressed her at a recent tasting in London...
Sunshine in St James’s Street spelled the right kind of weather for a tasting of premium Californian wines in May, and the self-styled ‘American-inspired’ restaurant Avenue was the perfect backdrop, a space flooded with light that’s dedicated to contemporary, sophisticated American dining.
The tasting was hosted by four UK wine merchants who have championed Californian wine and built up enviable portfolios of both blue-chip estates and high-achieving newcomers – Vineyard Cellars, The Wine Treasury, Roberson Wine and Flint Wines.
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Carolyn Williams Crawley, 71, Burkesville, Kentucky, passed away Monday, May 21, 2018 at Cumberland County Hospital. She was a member of Christian Chapel Church of Christ and wife of the late J.H. “Foots” Crawley.
She is survived by a son, John J. Crawley, Burkesville, Kentucky; her daughters, Tamara (Robert) Cox, Celina, Tennessee; Jennifer Crawley, Louisville, Kentucky; Emily C. Crawley, Russell Springs, Kentucky; her sisters, Judith Cloyd and Barbara (Dalton) Smith, both of Burkesville, Kentucky; Audrey Capps, Louisville, Kentucky; Bethada Watson, Lawrenceburg, Kentucky; also six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Sunday, May 27, 2018 at Norris-New Funeral Home in Burkesville with Bro. Charles Smith officiating. Final resting place in Christian Chapel Cemetery.
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LOVED-UP: Rio Ferdinand is planning to tie the knot with girlfriend Kate Wright
The former footballer said the pair have talked about getting married but have not set a date.
Rio said: “We do talk about it. But I’m not going to sit here and give you a date.”
Ex-Towie star Kate told this month how Rio’s three children have begged the couple to give them a brother or sister.
She also sparked marriage rumours after turning up to a showbiz bash in a wedding-inspired white lace dress.
FIRTH — The Firth Cougars could not overcome poor field position, a sluggish offense and several big pass plays and ultimately fell to Ririe, 27-12 Friday night at Cougar Stadium.
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island state lawmakers are considering a proposal to give the governor power to veto parts of the state budget, but they want to study it first.
The House Judiciary Committee is scheduled to hold a Tuesday hearing on legislation to create a 7-member commission to study the line-item veto. Rhode Island is among a handful of states where governors don’t have line-item veto power.
Democratic Gov. Gina Raimondo has said such authority would promote fiscal responsibility.
The commission would have to report its findings to legislators by February, leaving time to consider a constitutional amendment ballot measure in the November 2018 election. The commission also would study other constitutional changes, such as having a runoff election for governor’s races and electing the governor and lieutenant governor as a team.
The Kennard ISD superintendent announced Friday afternoon that the district is canceling its classes for Monday and Tuesday (February 5 and 6) because of the numbers of students and staff members who are exhibiting flu-like symptoms.
In a letter sent out to Kennard ISD parents, KISD Superintendent Malinda Lindsey said the district's leadership made the decision after a great deal of consideration. She said they also took into consideration Texas Education Agency attendance guidelines and best practices for student health and safety.
"We have seen an increase in number of confirmed cases of influenza," Lindsey wrote in the letter. "As the number of confirmed cases of influenza grows, it is important to increase health and safety protocols for the district facilities, including disinfection of all buses and spaces."
Lindsey also thanked parents for their support and patience as they 'work to ensure the health and safety of all KISD students and staff>"
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MOSCOW Russian online news outlet Fontanka has published the photo of a person whom it said police were seeking over Monday's deadly blast on board a St Petersburg metro train.
The grainy photo shows a middle-aged man with a beard and wearing a black hat.
Fontanka said the man had entered "Petrogradskaya" station 20 minutes before the blast happened on board a train, killing at least nine people.
Interfax news agency earlier quoted a source as saying that surveillance cameras had captured photos of the blast suspect.
(Reporting by Christian Lowe; Writing by Sujata Rao; Editing by Alexander Winning)
Kyle Larson (42) passes Martin Truex, Jr. (78) earlier this season to win at Richmond. Both NASCAR Cup Series drivers have enjoyed breakout seasons. Steve Helber AP
Trump Blasts Jay-Z For 'Filthy' Language The president took some shots at the Brooklyn rapper while at a rally in Tennessee. Trump talked about the curse words that Jay-Z used when he performed at Clinton‘s campaign rally on Nov. 4, 2016. His language was so filthy that it made me like the most clean-cut human being on earth. He‘d stand up before those crowds and he‘d use the f-word, and Hillary would sit back ’I‘m in trouble, I‘m in trouble, oy, please don‘t have him use that kind of language anymore.‘ And then he‘d finish and everyone would leave, and she‘d be standing up making a speech to 400 people. Trump went on to say that he draws much bigger crowds without using any musical instruments.
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GIRARD, Ohio (WYTV) – Girard defeated Brookfield 56-7 on Friday, powered by four Mark Waid touchdowns. The Indians improve to 7-0 with the win.
The Warriors took an early lead on Hayden Gibson’s 3-yard TD run to cap a 15-play drive.
Girard QB Mark Waid then answered with a 2-yard TD run to tie the contest at 7.
Waid connected with Michael Belcik on a 10-yard TD pass, while Morgan Clardy followed with a 20-yard TD run for a 21-7 Girard lead.
To open the third quarter, Clardy returned the kickoff 68 yards for a TD.
Waid then added a 22-yard TD run and a 35-yard TD pass to Anthony Backus.
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They were a suitably contrarian trio. Professor Glyn Davis, vice-chancellor of the University of Melbourne, Sophie Johnston, president of the National Union of Students, and Andrew Norton, higher education program director at the Grattan Institute, graced the stage at the State Library of Victoria for a Grattan Institute Policy Pitch event, co-hosted by the University of Melbourne’s Policy Shop podcast.
OAK RIDGE (WATE)- The New Year’s Baby is often associated with the start of a new year and new beginnings. At the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge one family was the first to welcome a newborn in 2017.
“I’m kind of lost for words, I’m kind of mind boggled at this point.” said T.C. Wells Jr, father to the newborn boy.
Arkin Lynn was born just after 10 a.m. on January 1st. He was the first baby born at the Methodist Medical Center in 2017. His mother says she waited three days so that he would be born on New Year’s.
He is the youngest brother to two sisters and they are all linked by their family bond, but also, their middle names.
“They’re Lynn after my sister, she started her trend when she found out I was pregnant with her. Every since I let her pick out the middle name as Lynn so they can all share it together.” said Letrisha Cline, mother.
Cline says her daughters are excited to have a baby brother. Cline and Wells were surrounded by family and friends as they welcomed their son.
New Delhi [India], Jan. 1: India and Pakistan today exchanged the list of their nuclear installations and facilities covered under the agreement on the Prohibition of Attack against Nuclear Installations between the two sides. The list was exchanged through the diplomatic channels simultaneously at New Delhi and Islamabad.
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TYLER – A Tyler man is heading to prison on child porn charges. Benjamin Andrew Cole, 34, pleaded guilty in state district court in Tyler Monday morning. He pleaded guilty to child pornography charges and an online solicitation charge. He was sentenced to 8 years in prison. Cole was arrested last August 17th following an extensive investigation by the Department of Public Safety. He has been in the Smith County Jail since his arrest. The child porn charges stem from incidents which investigators say occurred on August 17, 2017, and September 25, 2017. The online solicitation charge is said to have occurred on August 17, 2017.
A.J. Davidson, 10, of Sidney, son of Heather and John Davidson. “Eagles. Well, they’ve been doing good the whole year so I’m just rooting for them. I wish the Bengals got into the Super Bowl.”
Alex Mahoney, 12, of Sidney, son of Amy Mahoney and Michael Hines. “Patriots, because they’ve been mine and my brother’s favorite team for a long time, because my brother introduced them to me, and I started a collection of football cards. If they didn’t (make it to the Super Bowl), I’d pick Green Bay because Green Bay is my second favorite team.”
Isaiah Foster, 11, of Sidney, son of Jabari Hudgins and Tara Foster. “The Eagles, because the Patriots have won every single year that I’ve been alive since 2006. I’d like to have seen the Jacksonville Jaguars go and the Raiders.”
Brayden Lee, 11, of Sidney, son of Amanda Foster and Brandon Lee. “Eagles, because the Patriots win every time. I wish the Bangals got to the Super Bowl, because it’s my favorite team.”
Police say five male suspects have been taken into custody in connection with the murder of Ranella Benfield, 18 years, of 99 Canterbury Walk, Beterverwagting, ECD.
According to the Police, the woman’s body was found about 0700h today at the Triumph Cemetery with her face smashed.
The victim, who worked as a telephone receptionist for Qualfon Call Center at the Goedverwagting location, was last seen alive about 1800h. on Saturday last by her colleagues.
Police investigations are currently ongoing.
Less than 24 hours after Roseanne Barr lost her eponymous show on ABC over a racist tweet about a former Obama administration official, the comedienne tweeted — then deleted — that she wrote the post under the influence of the popular prescription sleeping pill Ambien.
“It was 2 in the morning and I was Ambien tweeting-it was memorial day too-i went 2 far & do not want it defended-it was egregious Indefensible,” she said.
On Wednesday morning, the company that produces the sleep aid drug took to social media to affirm that their product does not, in fact, cause one to write racist posts.
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah is getting its first new park in more than a decade with Echo Reservoir, a northern Utah body of water that’s expected to ease the demand on other popular recreational reservoirs.
The Salt Lake Tribune reports the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation asked the Utah Division of State Parks to take over a concession contract after the proprietor of Echo Resort sold out the remainder of the contract last fall.
The state division is developing a plan for Echo State Park. Officials say the division expects to invest $2 million to upgrade the reservoir’s marina, boat ramp and other facilities.
The 1,400-acre lake is located outside Coalville, about 40 miles (64 kilometers) northeast of Salt Lake City. It will be the first park added to the 43-park system since 2003.
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Zen Asia Foundation with RK group organised auditions for Face of the Year 2017 at Nagpur on June 10 at Hotel Heritage. Rajesh Kapoor of RK Group managed the entire auditions at Nagpur. 55 Beautiful contestants from all over Vidarbha competed for place in finals which is scheduled to be held on September 5, at St. Andrews auditorium, Bandra, Mumbai. It is a record in Nagpur that 55 girls came for the auditions. Audition was conducted in three rounds – walk, introduction, and question and answer. The eminent jury consisted of Chatursingh Khalsa of Zen Asia Foundation; Ekta Bagaria, marketing head from Himavan Beauty; Rasika Surushe, Archerz Mrs India Vivacious 2017 title holder; Kamal Nagpal, eminent businessmen and Karan Arora, director of Bellezza who judged the contestants on various skills.
Floyd Mayweather has responded to rumours that he and Conor McGregor have finally reached an agreement in regards to their proposed ‘super fight’.
MORE: McGregor and Mayweather reportedly reach a deal
The Irish Sun reported on Tuesday that a source from inside the McGregor camp confirmed that respective payments for the fight had been settled on, and that the bout would be going ahead.
“Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather have agreed [on] a deal to fight and have both settled on their respective fees,” the source told The Sun.
“The contract hasn’t been officially signed yet because of a third-party hold-up, but all the details have all been agree on.
“The fight could even be announced within two weeks.”
McGregor has previously denounced The Sun, claiming they, “didn’t know s***,” about him, and now it appears Mayweather has played down the report as well.
Money released a statement via Twitter on Wednesday (AEDT):
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* Says it signs basic agreement with Philippines-based CAGAYAN ECONOMIC ZONE AUTHORITY and IWAVE INC on Feb. 2
* Says three entities will cooperate on virtual currency related fintech
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OptiNose (Pending:OPTN) is set for its IPO of 6.25M shares of common stock at $15 - 17.
The Yardley, PA-based specialty pharmaceutical company develops products for conditions treated by ENT and allergy specialists. Its lead product is XHANCE (fluticasone propionate) nasal spray to treat chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps. The company says its proprietary Breath Powered exhalation delivery system (EDS) enables XHANCE to deliver medication deep into the nasal passages not adequately reached by current intranasal steroids. Phase 3 studies showed treatment with XHANCE produced statistically significant reductions in nasal congestion/obstruction symptoms and total polyp grade.
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A district center in Afghanistan's northern Takhar Province fell to the Taliban on May 30 following a battle that left four Afghan security personnel dead, a spokesman for the provincial governor said.
Several other security force members were wounded as Taliban militants overran the center of the Dasht-e Qala district, Sunnatullah Timor told RFE/RL.
"After seven hours of fighting and resistance, unfortunately [the district center] has fallen. The Taliban have taken control of government offices and burned a number of the offices," he said.
Timor said Afghan forces retreated to the outskirts of the district and were reorganizing with the intent of retaking control from the Taliban. He told the dpa news agency that reinforcements are on the way.
Attacks on Afghan security forces, district centers, and provincial capitals have increased since the announcement of the Taliban's annual spring offensive in April.
With reporting by dpa
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Sheila Scruggs sits down with Becky Davidson, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Rising Above Ministries, about their upcoming event Ladies of Comedy Sunday, October 15th at the River Community Church.
YEREVAN, JULY 4, ARMENPRESS. Baku’s metro is still not operating due to an electricity blackout that hit Azerbaijan overnight July 3, Turan reports.
Due to power blackout thousands of passengers, who were in the subway that moment, had to walk several kilometers via tunnels in order to get out of the metro.
Azerbaijan’s capital Baku, as well as several other regions of the country suffered an electricity blackout after an explosion occurred at the Mingachevir Hydro Power Plant (HPP).
Later the Azerbaijani energy ministry released a statement, noting that the demand for electricity has risen dramatically due to high temperatures causing disclosures in the operation of the electrical equipment.
Hours later the electricity supply of some towns, as well as some parts of Baku has been restored.
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New York (AP) — Silver futures trading on the NY Merc Monday:
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Two orphaned bear cubs have been placed in the care of a wildlife rescue park near the Grand Canyon after their mother was euthanized.
The wildlife park Bearizona in Williams said Wednesday the 4-month-old black bears were rescued from a treetop in Arizona’s White Mountains. The cubs were so small a climber was able to lower them to safety in a backpack.
The park says the Arizona Game and Fish Department was forced to euthanize the cubs’ mother after twice removing her from a residential area in the town of Pinetop-Lakeside.
Bearizona says the animal had been drawn to the neighborhood after a woman there began feeding it daily. A day after the bear was put down, authorities reportedly learned it was the mother of the two cubs.
Members of the Slidell Women's Civic Club provided entertainment recently at the Live Oak Village of Slidell. Seated in front are Nell LaPorte, left, and Rosemary Clement. Behind them, from left, are Joann Dever, Mary Clement, Anna MerleMerritt and Bobbie Scaglione.
Well, this is one way to go out.
Robert Gene White took a trip to El Paso to visit the Red Parrot, a full service gentlemen’s club. While Mr. White was enjoying a lap dance from one of the lovely ladies, he passed away.
It wasn’t until the dance was over that they noticed Mr. White wasn’t moving. Initially, the club thought Mr. White was “playing dead” just trying to get out of paying his bill. Quickly they realized he wasn’t faking and began CPR, then called 911. Unfortunately paramedics were unable to revive him.
Is anyone else completely encapsulated at the idea that this clearly isn’t the first time someone has tried to “play dead” to get out of the bill?
MOSINEE (WAOW) - Vandals strike a Mosinee walking trail for the second time in less than a year.
Someone broke 50 spindles and support rails along the bridge on the Purple Circle Trail the weekend of May 5 and 6, Marathon County Sheriff's Deputy Dale Ruechel said.
Vandals did similar damage last fall.
"Whether it was boredom or disrespect, it is obviously causing a nuisance to the area and the city has to spend time and money to repair the damage," Ruechel said.
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JERUSALEM (AP) - Israeli police say an Israeli man has died of his wounds after a Palestinian attacker stabbed him in Jerusalem's Old City.
Police spokesman Micky Rosenfeld says the man died in hospital late on Sunday following the attack. The man had been seriously wounded. Officers shot and killed the assailant at the scene.
The Israeli military said on Monday that troops were preparing to demolish the attacker's West Bank home.
The incident comes days after a Palestinian killed two Israeli soldiers and badly wounded two others when he rammed his car into them in the West Bank.
There has been an uptick in Israeli-Palestinian violence since President Donald Trump recognized Jerusalem as Israel's capital late last year.
Separately, Rosenfeld said anti-Arab graffiti was found scrawled in an east Jerusalem neighborhood Monday.
BC Ferries has announced more weekday sailings on the Horseshoe Bay – Langdale route for the remainder of August. Midday traffic is on the rise and with many people travelling outside the busy Fridays and Sundays, BC Ferries wants to make the customer experience as smooth as possible.
In addition to the summer schedule already published, BC Ferries is adding – on Mondays and Thursdays – a 10:05am departure from Langdale and an 11:10am departure from Horseshoe Bay.
And on Wednesdays, it is adding a 12:30pm departure from Langdale and a 1:35pm departure from Horseshoe Bay. Submitted
Trumpeter Tung Pham first got into Balkan and klezmer music playing in a circus band in Boston, his hometown.
"It’s really live,” Pham says of Balkan music. “When you get into the vibe of the music, it’s got a great beat that can be so celebratory. The tradition of the music is for occasions like weddings and funerals. And the fact that you got the horn section that’s blaring, the beat, like driving rhythms – it’s so infectious that it made me get really inspired to really explore and learn about it.”
So, when Pham moved to Boulder for graduate school in 2009, he started the brass band Gora Gora Orkestar, which will be playing the 2018 Westword Music Showcase, as a way to continue exploring Balkan music and klezmer. Eventually the band branched out into other genres as well, like New Orleans second line music, which Pham says in itself is also a really celebrated tradition.
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chairman Imran Khan on Friday produced details in the Supreme regarding payment of 560000 UK pounds to his ex wife Jemima Khan from his offshore company Niazi Services.
Imran Khan’s lawyer submitted the details as the Supreme Court resumed hearing of Hanif Abbasi’s petition seeking disqualification of the PTI chairman.
Imran Khan in his response told the court through his lawyer that he paid back loan to Jemima from the account of Niazi Services and the payment was evident from the documents.
Following the payment 100000 pounds were was left in the account that were spent on legal fees.
According to the response, all the money deposited in Niazi Services was spent before the 2013 general election so there was no money left that could be shown in asset details submitted to the Election Commission.
[India], Mar. 20 (ANI): Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) working president MK Stalin on Tuesday urged the Tamil Nadu government to immediately stop the Ram Rajya Rath Yatra from entering the state.
Stalin said, "The Rath Yatra will disturb the communal harmony and peace in the state."
Meanwhile, section 144 has been enforced in Tirunelveli after some miscreants announced a protest against the Yatra, organised by the Vishva Hindu Parishad. The section will be imposed until March 23.
The Rama Rajya Rath Yatra was flagged off by the Sree Rama Dasa Mission Universal Society from Ayodhya on February 13.
This rath yatra will enter Puliyarai in Tirunelveli on March 20 via Punalur in Kerala and pass through Sengottai, Ilangi, Tenkasi, Kadayanalloor, Puliyangudi, Vasudevanalloor, Sivagiri and proceed to Rameswaram via Rajapalayam and Madurai. (ANI)
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: Actors Tim Roth, Michael Madsen and Walter Goggins think Quentin Tarantino would be a great choice to direct the next James Bond film.The 56-year-old thinks his Hateful Eight director, who is known for the strong violence in his films, would have the sharpest script, reports www.nydailynews.com.Roth said: "What fun that would be and we would all be lining up for that one... It would also probably be the wittiest Bond ever."While actor Daniel Craig is set to reprise his role as the suave spy for the fifth time with the next movie, Roth would love to be a Bond villain if Tarantino landed the director's job.Speaking at a 25-year anniversary screening of Reservoir Dogs Tim said: "Oh yeah, I would love to do that."Michael Madsen, who appeared in Tarantino's Kill Bill in 2003 and Bond film Die Another Day the following year, also thinks the director would be a great choice.He said: "He would be good. I have got to make friends with Daniel Craig so I can get in it."
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The Israeli military says it's uncovered a plot by Hamas to spy on soldiers by befriending them on social media and then luring them to download dating applications that give the militants access to their smartphones.
A senior intelligence officer says Tuesday Hamas initially reached out to the soldiers through Facebook, often posing as young women, and then moved the relationship over to the WhatsApp texting service. Following dozens of reports from soldiers receiving unusual messages, the military launched operation "Broken Heart" to shut down the threat.
The military says it has uncovered three Hamas-operated apps on Google Play that had been downloaded about 100 times by soldiers.
The officer, speaking on condition of anonymity under military guidelines, said no major damage was done.
Hamas had no immediate comment.
Every Tuesday from 4:30 to 5:00 pm on 580 Sports Talk the guys will talk all things KU athletics on our Jayhawk Weekly Report.
Jesse Newell of the Kansas City Star joins the show to break down the latest news and notes for KU athletics.
What is the latest news on the FBI investigation, what will happen with Silvio De Sousa, will Udoka Azubuike stay in the draft, plus the latest news on the Romeo Langford front, what is Jesse expecting the Commission of College Basketball committee to say.
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SHANGHAI, March 30 China's State Power Investment Corp said Westinghouse Electric Co's bankruptcy filing would not have a "substantial impact" on the country's nuclear plans.
In a statement published on Thursday, the state-owned power firm said the two sides would continue to work together to make sure the world's first Westinghouse-designed AP1000 reactor project, due to go into operation at Sanmen on China's eastern coast this year, would be completed on schedule.
"The two sides were fully aware of the importance of the Chinese AP1000 project and agreed to continue to make the project a common priority and increase investment to ensure that the target of putting the reactor into operation this year is met," the statement said.
Westinghouse, owned by Japanese conglomerate Toshiba , filed for bankruptcy on Wednesday as a result of billions of dollars of cost overruns at four reactors under construction in the United States. (Reporting by David Stanway; Editing by Edwina Gibbs)
[India], June 15 (ANI): Kashmiri separatist leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq cheered for the Pakistan Cricket Team after its win over England in the first semi-final match of the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy.
Pakistan's win in Cardiff was celebrated in Kashmir with the locals taking to street to burst firecrackers.
The chairman of Hurriyat Forum tweeted, "As we were finishing taraweeh, could hear the fire crackers bursting, well played team #Paksitan. Best of luck for the finals!"
Pakistan thrashed England by eight wickets to enter the Champions Trophy finals.
Chasing a paltry score of 212, Pakistan crossed the line for the loss of two wickets and with 12.5 overs to spare. Their chase was spearheaded by Fakhar Zaman (57) and Azhar Ali (76), who laid a solid foundation by sharing a 118-run opening stand. Pakistan will now play the winner of the second semi-final between India and Bangladesh to be played today in Birmingham. (ANI)
Sky News has learned more than 20 million facial recognition images are being held by police in the UK. Sky's Tom Cheshire reports.
Cheap flights: How to avoid being caught out by hidden fees
Cheap flights continue to reduce in cost as airlines lower prices for passengers.
With tickets as cheap as £4.99 from the UK, travelling abroad has never been so affordable.
To keep up profits airlines are instead charging for other aspects of a flight such as luggage, seat reservations and meals, which can quickly increase the cost of a plane ticket.
Also known as ‘ancillary fees’, the revenue airlines have received from these has increased from £1.6 billion in 2007 to £21.1 billion in 2016.
How can passengers avoid being caught out by the hidden fees airlines charge?
Adam Ewart, CEO and founder of luggage delivery service Send My Bag, explained exclusively to the Express.co.uk how to avoid those hidden fees.
You know who just had a really rough night? The stripper (played by hunky Ryan Cooper) who dies on the job in the highly anticipated comedy Rough Night, due out on June 16.
In the movie, Scarlett Johansson, Jillian Bell, Ilana Glazer, Zoë Kravitz and Kate McKinnon have a wild bachelorette weekend in Miami and things take a dark turn when they accidentally kill a male stripper. Oopsie!
Needless to say, things go awry when they try to dispose of the male exotic dancer.
That got us thinking what are some other epic film fails when it comes to the botched body dump department? Turns out—there's a lot. Killing's easy, but the clean up is hard.
Here's what we've gleaned from watching some of our favorite characters in film and television try and fail to cover up corpses:
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Elsie Irene Roth, 81, of Fort Madison, IA, formerly of Donnellson, IA, died Monday, February 13, 2017 at Sunnybrook in Fort Madison, IA.
Funeral arrangements are pending at the Vigen Memorial Home in Keokuk, IA.
The land is between the post office and the humane society.
The land will allow the church to expand its operations.
The Calvary Tabernacle Church is looking at land on North 36th Street.
A local church is now considering moving locations.
The Calvary Tabernacle Church is looking at land on North 36th Street, in between the post office and the humane society.
The church is currently located off Payson Road.
"Since last year a new owner has purchased a large tract and he's basically dividing it off into sections and he's willing to sell it," said Chuck Bevelheimer, Quincy Planning and Development Director. "I think the church saw this as an opportunity to obtain some land and allow them to expand their operation."
The plan commission will review the recommendation at its meeting later this month. Then it's up to city council to make a decision whether to allow the church to relocate.
Two wildly popular brands will be under the same umbrella soon.
VF Corp, the company who owns Vans, Timberland, and others, is buying the company who owns Dickies for a whopping $820 Million. The acquisition will add a bunch of cash to VF Corp’s bottom line.
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Ambien maker Sanofi Aventis fired back Wednesday against Roseanne Barr after she blamed the sedative for the racist tweetstorm that got her show canceled.
“People of all races, religions and nationalities work at Sanofi every day to improve the lives of people around the world. While all pharmaceutical treatments have side effects, racism is not a known side effect of any Sanofi medication,” the France-based pharmaceutical company tweeted.
The drugmaker’s response comes hours after Barr wrote that she was “ambien tweeting” when she compared former Obama adviser Valerie Jarrett to the spawn of “Muslim brotherhood & planet of the apes.”
“Guys I did something unforgiveable [sic] so do not defend me. It was 2 in the morning and I was ambien tweeting-it was memorial day too-i went 2 far & do not want it defended-it was egregious Indefensible,” the comedian tweeted.
Barr’s Ambien defense was immediately panned on Twitter.
“Does ambient unlock latent racism?” @JeffJSays asked.
Southern Kings head coach Deon Davids says he took form into account when he named a 28-man squad for a tough three-match PRO 14 tour of Europe.
Experienced former Stormers flyhalf Kurt Coleman did not make the tour party, and the inexperienced Benhard Janse van Rensburg will be Martin du Toit’s understudy at No 10.
“Experience plays a part, but form is more important for us,” Davids said.
“I think Kurt knows precisely the reasons why he is not in the squad, and there are aspects of his game that he has to work on. That is main reason he did not make the squad.
“I have been very impressed with the way Benhard has progressed. As a flyhalf he has got a good kicking boot, and he makes good decisions and is a good defender. He can play at No 10 and No 12.
“I think he is a young man who has stuck up his hand in a short period of time, and we are confident that he can pull it through for us and be a good assistant for Martin du Toit.”
Officials are investigating after a threat was made against a Springfield school.
Springfield Public Schools spokesperson Azell Cavaan said that a threat was made to STEM Middle School on social media Monday by a student.
Cavaan noted that police are calling it a non-credible threat, but officials are still taking the threat seriously.
Parents have been notified of the situation via a phone call from the school department.
Cavaan noted that there will be an extra police presence in the area on Tuesday. She added that the district is cooperating with police with the investigation and will follow the student Code of Conduct with regard to any disciplinary actions.
The investigation remains active and ongoing
Western Mass News will continue to follow this story and will have more information as it becomes available.
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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Republican adjustments to next year’s North Carolina state budget remain on course to wind up on Gov. Roy Cooper’s desk as soon as the end of the week.
Both the House and Senate scheduled debate and votes Thursday on the nearly $24 billion plan altering the second year of the two-year budget approved last year. The Senate already gave tentative approval to the changes Wednesday on a nearly party-line vote. The House will stick around until Friday to complete its debate.
Cooper hasn’t said publicly what he’ll do with the bill, but the Democrat has criticized GOP leaders for failing to accept his ideas on blocking tax breaks and how to raise teacher pay and improve school safety. He vetoed the two-year measure last year, but Republicans quickly overrode it.
When President Donald J. Trump announced that he would pull the US out of the Paris Climate Accords, European leaders quickly piled on criticism . French president Emmanuel Macron addressed American scientists and engineers: "I want to say that they will find in France a second homeland.
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March 30 Murad Chia Jei Biotechnology Co Ltd :
* Says it will use undistributed profit to pay cash dividends of T$ 0.08 per share to shareholders for 2016
* To use additional paid-in capital to distribute stock dividend worth T$ 0.4 for every one share
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Voyeurism as inspiration is the engine powering Lee L. Krecklow’s debut novel, The Expanse Between . The Milwaukee storywriter, whose short fiction has appeared in several prestigious reviews, sets his novel in an easily recognizable Milwaukee, albeit one that seems circa 1990 rather than 2017. His story concerns a trio of protagonists drawn together by a reclusive, once-famous writer who uses a struggling painter to spy on a troubled young woman. The woman lives across the street from the writer and is intriguingly visible through the windows of his apartment. Krecklow is especially good at describing emotional states as they arise from failed love and crumbled marriages.
Lee L. Krecklow will discuss The Expanse Between at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, May 12 at the Historic Greendale Hose Tower, 5699 Parking St., Greendale.
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CUSCO, PERU—Andina reports that Peruvian archaeologists digging a site in the surburbs of Cusco have unearthed a circular wall that was erected some 3,000 years ago. Built by an ancient people known as the Marcavalle culture, the structure measures 22 feet in diameter and was probably a dwelling that might have also had a ceremonial function. Inside, the team discovered pottery featuring human and animal faces, as well as figurines and dog and other animal bones. A second walled structure, likely a workshop, was also unearthed. To read in-depth about archaeology in Peru, go to “An Overlooked Inca Wonder.”
Friday morning, most of Durant was without power for a short time as electricity delivery was interrupted about 9:20am. Many had thought they had forgot to pay their electric bill until they looked on social media to see their neighbors were without power also.
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UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations says it has received official notification of the Philippines' decision to withdraw from the International Criminal Court, a decision that followed the tribunal's announcement of a preliminary probe of drug suspect killings under the president.
U.N. deputy spokesman Farhan Haq said the treaty section of the Office of Legal Affairs received a document Saturday signed by Foreign Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano informing Secretary-General Antonio Guterres of the Philippines' decision to pull out of the ICC.
Haq said the document "constitutes a notification" under the Rome Statute that established the court, and "the withdrawal shall therefore take effect for the Philippines one year after the date of receipt, i.e., on March 17, 2019."
President Rodrigo Duterte on Sunday called the court "rude" and urged other countries to withdraw.
"This Is Me on a Plate" and 11 Other Things You'll Always Hear on MasterChef
There's a certain appeal about MasterChef that has kept it running on our screens year after year. Whether it's the general lack of cattiness between the contestants (a breath of fresh air on TV these days) or most importantly, all the food and culinary talent, we're certainly not ones to complain.
Naturally, like any long-running television series worth its loyal viewers, MasterChef has developed its own lexicon. Just like what "journey" or "the right reasons" are to the Bachelor franchise, below are the phrases, sentiments and feelings you'll see season after season on the cooking show.
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP)  California is aiming to quash the growth of immigration detention in the state in a proposed budget measure to push back against the Trump administration's plans to boost deportations.
The state's $125 billion budget is set to be approved Thursday. A related measure would prevent local governments from signing contracts with federal authorities for immigration detention facilities or expanding existing contracts. It would also have the state attorney general review conditions at immigration detention facilities in California.
The budget was negotiated by Gov. Jerry Brown and Democratic legislative leaders.
The proposal is the latest in a series of moves by California lawmakers aimed at protecting immigrants in the country illegally from President Donald Trump's efforts to ramp up immigration enforcement.
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Immigration and Customs Enforcement declined to comment on pending legislation.
The state of California and city of San Francisco are suing the U.S. Department of Justice over President Donald Trump's sanctuary city restrictions on public safety grants.In a news conference Monday, Attorney General Xavier Becerra and City Attorney Dennis Herrera, both Democrats, announced the lawsuit, which makes California the first state to challenge the administration on its sanctuary city policy of denying funds to cities that limit cooperation with enforcement of U.S. immigration laws.Chicago filed a similar suit last week, arguing that the Trump administration's bid to withhold public safety grants from so-called sanctuary cities is illegal.Attorney General Jeff Sessions has said the Trump administration "will not simply give away grant dollars to city governments that proudly violate the rule of law and protect criminal aliens."
A Colorado man who served more than 10 years in prison for bank robbery is heading back to prison, this time for a 20-year sentence.
Richard Allen Evans, 50, of Arvada, Colo., was sentenced this week in federal court in Montgomery, U.S. Attorney Louis Franklin Sr. announced. The sentence is the maximum for the crime, Franklin said. Evans will also be supervised for three years after his release.
Evans had pleaded guilty in October.
Evans robbed the BBVA Compass Bank near Eastdale Mall in Montgomery in June 2017, taking more than $1,900. He was arrested in Florida a day later.
Evans had robbed the same bank 10 years earlier, along with six other banks and was sentenced to 125 months. Evans was still on supervised release from those crimes when he committed the robbery last year.
Franklin said the FBI and the Montgomery Police Department investigated the case, with assistance from the Suwanee County, Fla., Sheriff's Office and the U.S. Marshals Service.
The Alabama Supreme Court will not hear the appeal of Jeffery Day Rieber, who is sentenced to die in the killing of a convenience store clerk in Huntsville in 1990.
A brief order rejecting the appeal by Rieber was released by the court today.
Rieber was convicted by a Madison County jury in 1992 in the fatal shooting of Glenda Craig, who was killed while working at a store where a robbery occurred.
Jurors recommended life without parole, but a judge imposed the death sentence.
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Jakarta: The Jakarta Composite Index (JCI) slumped by 1.19 percent or 74.77 points to 6,233.38 before break on Tuesday.
The index of 45 most liquid stocks, LQ45, slipped by 1.43 percent or 14.66 points to 1,012.8 in the first session.
According to RTI Infokom, as many as 257 stocks were down, 104 were unchanged and 84 were up.The top losers were PT jaya Trishindo Tbk (HELI), PT Express Transindo Utama Tbk (TAXI), PT Indomobil Multi JAsa Tbk (IMJS), PT Vale Indonesia Tbk (INCO) and PT Unilever Indonesia Tbk (UNVR).The top gainers were PT Primarindo Asia infrastructuure Tbk (BIMA), PT Bekasi Asri Pemula Tbk (BAPA), PT Rukun Raharja Tbk (RAJA), PT Tunas Baru Lampung Tbk (TBLA) and PT Budi Starch and Sweetener Tbk (BUDI).(WAH)
Mission Wealth Management LLC held its position in shares of Kansas City Southern during the first quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The institutional investor owned 2,476 shares of the transportation company's stock at the end of the first quarter.
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Torrential rain has been forecast for Wales, prompting the Met Office to issue a yellow warning.
As well as the rain, lightning, hail and strong winds are also predicted.
The weather warning covers most of Wales and is in place between 11:00 and 23:59 BST on Thursday.
BBC weather presenter Behnaz Akhgar said: "Some of the showers could be heavy and thundery with the potential for localised flooding."
For some odd reason, women are expected to be hairless from the head down — yet men can be as hairy as they want. Some people even gasp and recoil when they see a woman's natural body hair, but don't bat an eyelash at a man's.
Although women should be free to do whatever they choose with their bodies without ridicule, that's frequently not reality. Sometimes it's hard to go against traditional beauty standards even if that's what you feel most comfortable doing.
But these 11 women who've decided to let their body hair grow naturally will give you confidence. They show their body hair proudly, because that's what they want to do. Their dedication to making themselves feel best is admirable and something we should all learn from.
Read on to see these kick-ass beauties who are proud to be themselves.
NEW YORK — Aldi, the no-frills German grocer that's expanding in the U.S., says it will offer grocery delivery for the first time in three American cities by the end of the month.
The company says it has a partnership with Instacart to deliver groceries to customers in Atlanta, Dallas and Los Angeles. Shoppers will be able to order goods on Instacart's website or app, and Instacart workers will pull the items off the shelf and deliver them. Customers can schedule delivery for that day.
Instacart charges a delivery fee, and the company says some items may cost more than they do in Aldi stores.
Aldi says it may expand delivery to more cities. The chain, which has about 1,700 U.S. stores, plans to have 2,500 locations by 2022.
Before the Vegas Golden Knights take on the Washington Capitals at T-Mobile Arena, there will be plenty of action right outside at Toshiba Plaza.
Starting at 2:30 p.m. Monday, fans can shop in a pop-up Vegas Golden Knights shop, play corn toss, use the shooting cage, get an airbrushed Golden Knights look, face paint or even a tattoo. The tattoos of Vegas Golden Knights logos are free up to a certain size, according to the team.
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At 3 p.m., rapper Lil Jon and feature special guests will host a free concert on Toshiba Plaza. The concert is free and open to the public.
Puck drop for Game 1 is set for 5 p.m.
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The chairman and co-founder of Chinese conglomerate HNA Group has died in France, the company said on Wednesday.
Wang Jian, 57, was injured in a fall during a business trip, and died on Tuesday, a statement said.
It did not provide any other details.
Wang was one of the key figures in the massive expansion of HNA Group in recent decades.
If you get a call suggesting your credit card has been compromised, it is likely a scammer on the line.
Barrie police received several calls from local residents over the last two days, advising of a potential phone scam. Those residents say they received calls suggesting their credit cards had been compromised and urging them to make an appointment at their local bank branch with a specific person named ‘James Pattison’.
The people targeted are asked to attend the branch but keep silent. They are told James Pattison will approach them to help out.
Police ask residents to be weary of any callers who say they work for a financial institution and request personal information over the phone. Instead, call the bank or credit company number on the back of your card and ask whether the account has been compromised.
Rome, July 3 - Juventus is closest to signing Cristiano Ronaldo from Real Madrid, Spanish soccer daily Marca said Tuesday. "Juve is the club that is in pole position for signing Cristiano Ronaldo," said the daily, which prides itself on the accuracy of its Real reporting. The Turin giants are ready to offer CR7, 34, a signing on fee of 120 million euros until 2022, Marca said. The contract would pay the superstar 30 million euros a year, it said. Portuguese daily A Bola also carried the story.
What could cheese curls and Vietnam possibly have in common? For Rosie Hartmann, Milwaukee-born author of Cheese Curls in Vietnam , the two things are very closely related. Harmann shares a lovely, heartfelt and sincere memoir about her journey to Vietnam. What starts as a journey to become closer to her father quickly becomes so much more. As her story unfolds, readers become familiar with Agent Orange, the Tet Offensive and Hartmann’s family. Vietnamese culture, the impact of war and different stances on today’s politically pressing issues are just some of the many topics touched in her book. Hartmann provides originality and thoughtful reflection as she shares her story. It is a transformative read.
While she rarely makes it onto "best dressed" lists, it's hard to argue with the Queen's impeccable sartorial savvy.
Heidi Allen, MP for South Cambridgeshire, voted to give the House of Commons a final say over the final deal and said she would not pass it if it will, in her opinion, negatively impact the British economy.
Speaking on Westminster Hour, the MP claimed she would be “bitterly disappointed” if an arrangement could not be agreed with the European Union.
She said: “We need to show that we are competent and we have got a plan and we are going to get on with it because infighting and lack of clarity doesn’t help anybody, businesses especially.
“I think in the form we understand it now, the single market and the customs union, yes we are not going to be in them in the traditional way but I still hope there is a way that we can still have the benefits particularly the single market.
The rising production of livestock feed, such as soy, gobbles up more and more valuable agricultural land that could be used to feed people. So farmers in Uganda are being encouraged to use insects as livestock feed, and some are turning the practice into a business. Faith Lapidus reports.
LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County faces a federal complaint from the22 Human Rights Defense Center for prohibiting delivery of the22 monthly magazine Prison Legal News to inmates of the22 Men’s Central Jail.
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Officers responded to an initial report of a drive-by shooting at a Salina motel on Friday night.
Police Captain Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that that no one was injured after a number of people talked with officers about hearing gunfire at the Red Carpet Inn located at 222 E. Diamond Drive.
Police say one witness told them they saw a car drive into the lot around 11pm and that is when a male fired some 4 to 5 shots from the motel’s second story balcony.
Police are using the motel’s video surveillance in the investigation to try and identify the person and say they may have a possible suspect in mind.
Officers did not find any damage to property in the area or recover any shell casings from the scene.
MSNBC's Brian Williams discusses Donald Trump's answer on Friday about Michael Flynn with NBC News correspondent Katy Tur.
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A federal judge says an upscale New Jersey town violated anti-discrimination laws by insisting that a proposed mosque have more parking spaces than churches or synagogues.
The judge on Saturday ruled that Bernards Township violated the Religious Land Use and Institutional Persons Act by applying a different standard to Muslims.
He said the township’s planning board had “unbridled and unconstitutional discretion” due to its vague parking requirements.
The Islamic Society’s application to build the mosque was denied after more than three years and 39 public hearings. The group sued the township in March.
The mosque’s attorney, Adeel Mangi, called the decision a “landmark ruling.”
NJ.com reports township officials say they “vehemently” disagree with the decision and will decide how to proceed after the township’s attorneys study it.
Carol Sue (Loyd) Bingham, 63, of Indianapolis, ind., passed away on the early morning of Saturday, May 19, in Indianapolis after a long illness.
Services will be at 6 p.m., Friday, May 25, at Grinsteiner Funeral Home, with visitation from 4 p.m., until the time of service Friday at the funeral home.
More details will be published in next week’s Tompkinsville News.
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The MCA continues their 50th celebration with a weekend of free admission, artist talks and live music as well as the unveiling of the museum's new community space.
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A former mail carrier was sentenced today on charges of accepting a bribe to deliver pot though the mail.
Deann Marchett Dixon Stevenson, 43, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge David Proctor to serve 24 months of probation on each of her two charges. The sentences will run concurrently, court records showed.
She pleaded guilty in April to one count of conspiracy to distribute marijuana and one count of accepting a bribe to deliver U.S. mail.
Stevenson, who was a mail carrier at the Meadowbrook Post Office, accepted the bribes to deliver the drug through Jefferson and Shelby counties between Jan. 2016 and Sept. 2016, court records show. She was charged in Feb. 2017, after an investigation by the U.S. Postal Inspection Service.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Brad Felton prosecuted the case, and Stevenson was represented by Kevin Butler and Rick Burgess of the Federal Public Defender's Office.
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Queens of the Stone Age want to creep you out.
Josh Homme and company have shared the band’s latest music video, “Head Like a Haunted House,” which lives up to its billing with a wild animated clip that plays like a surreal nightmare.
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The clip delves inside the dark recesses of Homme’s mind, featuring the singer traversing through a series of nightmarish scenarios while trying to sleep.
Homme is seen being terrorized by UFOs, flying through the night sky on winged coffins and being assailed by a disembodied green hand that’s permanently flying the middle finger.
“Head Like a Haunted House,” which does contain explicit lyrics, is the latest track from QOTSA’s most recent full-length, Villains. Watch the Liam Lynch-directed video below.
Dear Readers: It’s 2017! A new year has arrived, bringing with it our chance for a new beginning.
Today is the day we have an opportunity to discard destructive old habits for healthy new ones, and with that in mind, I will share Dear Abby’s often-requested list of New Year’s Resolutions — which were adapted by my late mother, Pauline Phillips, from the original credo of Al-Anon:
A man has been taken to hospital with critical injuries after being found on the side of the road in the Christchurch suburb of Avonside.
Police received a call around 2.30 this morning from a person who discovered the seriously injured man on Gloucester St near the Gayhurst Bridge.
A police spokesperson said he may have been hit by a car but the circumstances behind his injuries are not yet known.
Stuff reported the man was found after he was hit by a car.
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The trial of a Sutton woman charged with failing to look after 33 dogs, two cats and two parrots has been adjourned.
Margaret Greaves, aged 64, of Rookery Lane, was due to appear at Mansfield County Court this morning in relation to ten cases of contravening the Animal Welfare Act 2006.
However, the trial has now been adjourned until June 20.
It is alleged that on or before April 6, 2016, Greaves failed to ensure that 33 dogs, two cats and two American parrots for which she was responsible had enough fresh drinking water, or a suitable environment or meet their needs so they were able to survive.
Greaves denies all charges.
The state Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation is investigating the shooting of a carjacking suspect by La Crosse police officers. Police shot and killed the man Sunday evening, after he stole a family’s SUV at gunpoint. A one year-old girl who was inside the vehicle was not injured.
According to police, an armed man approached the family at Houska Park, while their one year-old and three year-old daughters were napping in their Chevy Trailblazer. The girls mother, 23 year-old Kneshay Fair, was able to grab the older girl while her husband, who was fishing nearby, fought with the suspect.
The man sped off with the toddler still inside. Police say officers caught up with him a short time later, and that he drove and the stolen vehicle through a construction site, went airborne, and slammed into a parked car.
When the suspect did not comply with orders from officers, two of them shot and killed him. The little girl inside was not injured.
Roddy White wants a piece of Kyle Shanahan for how Super Bowl LI went down.
White went off on the former Falcons offensive coordinator in an interview with the Atlanta Journal-Constitution posted Tuesday.
“I’m glad I wasn’t a part of that team because I probably literally would’ve fought him,” White said of Shanahan, the new 49ers head coach.
White played 11 seasons for the Falcons, hauling in the most receiving yards in team history before retiring in 2015.
While others have spread the blame around for Atlanta allowing 31 straight points to lose to the Patriots — like former 49ers wide receiver Brent Jones — White seemingly laid it squarely on Shanahan’s shoulders.
“You destroyed a dream for a city,” White said. “It’s bigger than me. The city of Atlanta needed that championship and you had it. Arthur Blank needed that championship and he deserved to win that game, with everything he’s been through. It was finally our time to win and it just hurt me that we didn’t get it done.”
According to the latest Commitment of Traders (COT) data released by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on Friday, the hedge funds and money managers continued to slash their bullish bets on the yellow metal for the seventh straight week, marking the first time that the net bullish positions have been under the +100,000 threshold since February 9th 2016.
The non-commercial futures contracts of Comex gold futures, traded by large speculators and hedge funds, of -16,491 contracts from the previous week which had a total of 114,834 net contracts in the data reported during the weekend ended December 27th.
The commercial traders position, categorized by the CFTC as hedgers or traders engaged in buying and selling for business purposes, totaled a net position of -120,967 contracts last week. This is a weekly change of 13,055 contracts from the total net of -134,022 contracts reported the previous week.
April 20Xinjiang Sailing Information Technology Co Ltd :
* Says it plans to pay annual cash dividend as 0.40 yuan(pre-tax) per 10 shares as FY 2016 div payment
* Its wholly owned subsidiary will use 1.3 million yuan to buy 15 percent stake in a Xinjiang information tech unit and will hold 100 percent stake in target company after transaction
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/2l4hXs
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
Brazil police search Philips office in fraud probe
SAO PAULO (AP) — Police have searched the offices of Philips in Brazil and are executing arrest warrants for two people linked to the Dutch electronics company.
Wednesday's operation is part of an investigation into suspected fraud in the supply of medical equipment to the National Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedics and the Rio de Janeiro Health Department.
Prosecutors allege that several companies formed a cartel to win and inflate contracts. In all, 22 arrest warrants were issued and 44 addresses searched.
Prosecutors say two warrants are for people linked to Philips. The company says one had been an executive who has left the company, while the other works in sales. It says the current employee was brought in for questioning and that the company is cooperating with the authorities.
Boosie Badazz is gearing up to release his new album BooPac on December 15th. He delivers his latest visual “Me, Myself & I”. You can pre-order BooPac now on iTunes.
March 30 Wuhan Thalys Medical Technology Inc :
* Says it will pay cash dividend of 0.08 yuan per share(before tax) for 2016 to shareholders of record on April 6
* Says the company's shares will be traded ex-right and ex-dividend on April 7 and the dividend will be paid on April 7
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/K9HQoS
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KITCHENER — A 33-year-old Kitchener man has been arrested in connection with a sexual assault in McLennan Park on Tuesday night.
Waterloo Regional Police arrested the man on Thursday.
He is charged with sexual assault, criminal harassment and breach-related offences.
Police said a girl was walking in the park at about 6:30 p.m. when she was assaulted by an unknown man. She was able to run away and call police.
FARMVILLE, Va. (AP) — Scottie James scored 26 points and grabbed nine rebounds and Liberty notched its third-straight win, downing Longwood 67-55 on Saturday.
Lovell Cabbil added 10 points and four rebounds for the Flames (15-10, 6-6 Big South). Caleb Homesley scored nine points with four assists and five steals and led the team with 10 rebounds.
A 3-point play by James capped a 12-5 start for the Flames. Cabbil sank a 3-pointer and Ezra Talbert made a dunk in the final 34 seconds to give them a 32-26 edge at halftime.
Liberty led throughout the second half and James hit a jumper and a layup back-to-back early to help stretch it to 42-26 with 15:36 to play. Later, Cabbil and James traded 3-pointers for a 59-45 advantage with 3:41 left.
Isaiah Walton scored 20 points on five 3-pointers to lead the Lancers (6-19, 3-9) who have lost six straight.
Currently the department does not have any patrol dogs to help officers on patrol when suspects run away or resist arrest. The department says costs for a K9 program are high and not within the annual budget, but the goal is to have a patrol dog on the street by next year.
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Arsenal's record signing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang made a scoring debut and Henrikh Mkhitaryan provided three assists on his first start having joined from Manchester United.
But Aaron Ramsey seized the limelight from the January recruits by scoring a hat trick as Arsenal crushed Everton 5-1 in the Premier League.
It was an emphatic response from Arsenal to losing at Swansea 3-1 a day before Aubameyang joined from Borussia Dortmund for $110 million.
Aubameyang dinked the ball over goalkeeper Jordan Pickford for Arsenal's fourth in the 37th minute after being set up by Mkhitaryan.
Ramsey had already netted twice by that stage either side of Laurent Koscielny's strike. Ramsey completed his treble in the second half from Mkhitaryan's cutback, and Dominic Calvert-Lewin headed in a consolation.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve's latest survey of business conditions found manufacturing activity accelerating in many parts of the country in late April and early May, even as some businesses expressed concern about uncertainty cause by rising trade tensions.
The Fed said Wednesday that its survey described the economy as expanding at a moderate pace with more than half of the central bank's 12 regions reporting a pickup in industrial activity and a third of those districts describing manufacturing conditions as "strong."
The survey was taken after the Trump administration announced plans to institute tariffs of 25 percent on steel imports and 10 percent on aluminum, actions designed to boost domestic producers.
It will inform discussions when the central bank meets next month, when it is expected to raise rates.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The ramp to Southbound U.S. 68 from I-35 is closed after a hazardous materials incident.
A truck is reportedly leaking a corrosive agent onto the ramp. The trailer flipped on its side but the cab remained upright.
Dozens of crews are on the scene. There are no reports of injuries.
It's not yet clear what caused the crash.
A Kerala priest was on Monday arrested for indulging in unnatural sex with a 10-year-old boy and sent to a 14-day police custody. (Source: Express: Photo) A Kerala priest was on Monday arrested for indulging in unnatural sex with a 10-year-old boy and sent to a 14-day police custody. (Source: Express: Photo)
A Kerala priest who was yesterday arrested for indulging in unnatural sex with a 10-year-old boy was on Monday sent to 14-day police custody. Father Basil Kuriyakose, the Principal of Kings David International School was arrested under Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
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The accused was arrested by the police after the victim’s parents lodged a complaint. “The victim was a 10-year old boy who was studying at a boarding school here. The boy disclosed the incident to his brother who came to meet him at the school. Following this, the parents lodged a complaint”, the police told ANI.
Seven-plus years ago, aged 30 and unsure even of which hand to grip a golf club in, McLaughlin quit his job as a commercial photographer, took in lodgers to cover the mortgage, husbanded his savings for green fees, and set out to make the PGA Tour, home to the world's elite golfers.
He created a catchily named blog to document his quest, and in short order the Dan Plan commanded magazines spreads and TV spots. Along the way, it drew an avid community of followers riveted by the spectacle of a regular Joe living out an everyman fantasy. No less captivated: a salon of leading figures from the science of learning and human performance.
What could you achieve if you committed to something completely, all-in, no excuses? How far could you go? For five years, McLaughlin cast everything else aside—career, money, even relationships—to put this to the test. But then his back gave out. He pushed himself to the limit and still came up short.
Ajai Shukla: Half-term report card on defence
The army and the air force both have new chiefs, an opportunity for fresh ideas and approaches
The army and the air force both have new chiefs, an opportunity for fresh ideas and approaches
The military has started 2017 with a fresh slate on several fronts. The army and the air force both have new chiefs, an opportunity for fresh ideas and approaches. There is hope that the military could soon get its first tri-service commander, creating badly needed synergy between the army, navy and air force. Across the border, Pakistan, too, has a new army chief who seems less inclined to grandstand, and appears to understand that tensions with India distract his military from more urgent priorities. Looking further out, as a new US President, Donald Trump, outlines his policies towards ...
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House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi lashed out at former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn today over a series of tweets from a parody Twitter account. – READ MORE
Kremlin dismisses report of Trump campaign contacts with Russian spies
MOSCOW, Feb 15 (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Wednesday an American media report, which said members of Donald Trump's presidential campaign had contacts with Russian intelligence officials, was not based on any facts.
The New York Times, citing four current and former U.S. officials, reported on Tuesday that phone records and intercepted calls show that members of Trump's campaign and other Trump associates had repeated contacts with senior Russian intelligence officials in the year before the election.
"Let's not believe anonymous information," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told a conference call with reporters, noting that the newspaper's sources were unnamed.
"It's a newspaper report which is not based on any facts."
Checking Scott Walker's claim about Wisconsin property and income taxes.
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Regina police say an 11-year-old who had been reported missing on Canada Day was found safe.
The child was last seen on the 2100 block of Prince of Wales Drive that day but police announced early Wednesday morning they had been found.
Event time: On view: October 8, 2017–January 14, 2018 The museum is open 10am to 5pm, Tues-Sun and 10am to 8pm, Thursday.
Experience the enchanting sculptures of master ceramist Gerit Grimm. Trained as a factory potter in the former East Germany, Grimm teaches ceramics at UW–Madison and has built an international reputation for her work as a nontraditional ceramist in the twenty-first century.
Price: MOWA’s membership philosophy focuses on building ongoing and meaningful relationships with visitors. With one visit to the museum, you are automatically a member for one full year. This means you can return again and again at no charge. Memberships begin at just $12 per person. Become a member today by visiting https://wisconsinart.org/support/membership.aspx
Moss Point High School's Class of 1983 has raised money for Mississippi Crime Stoppers to help regulate the instance of crime in the city.
'We have to be better than sighted people'
Heidi is a singer and music teacher who says she wants to fight negative attitudes towards disabled musicians.
PARSONS, Kan. (AP) — A former Montgomery County man pleaded guilty to killing a southeast Kansas woman and her three children in 2013.
The Kansas Attorney General’s office said 26-year-old David Cornell Bennett Jr, formerly of Cherryvale, pleaded guilty Monday to capital murder and three counts of first-degree premeditated murder.
As part of the plea deal, the state withdrew its notice to seek the death penalty against Bennett.
Bennett pleaded guilty in the November 2013 deaths of 29-year-old Cami Umbarger and her three minor children in Parsons.
Testimony at a preliminary hearing in October 2014 indicated the victims were strangled. Testimony indicated Bennett repeatedly tried to contact Umbarger after they met at a club in Independence.
He will be sentenced Feb. 16. His only possible sentence is life in prison without parole.
From the folks that bring you the Troubadour Concert Series comes Concerts at The Caste, held at The Kentucky Castle off Versailles Road.
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PRA Team TV ads Have you noticed the "ads" by PRA on TV, particularly Foxtel.
Starring Mostert and Edwards
What are they about?
Brand imaging, but seems a waste for a racing team, and they seem longer than most TV ads.
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Jacqueline H. McKimmey passed away Sunday, March 18th at her home in Sonora. Heuton Memorial Chapel are handling the arrangements.
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Opposition UPND leader Hakainde Hichilema and five others have pleaded not guilty to one count of treason.
Mr. Hichilema along with Hamusonde Hamaleka, Pretorious Haloba, Lastone Mulilanduba, Wallace Chakawa and Muleya Hachinda took plea before High Court Judge Charles Chanda in Lusaka on Monday morning.
In this matter, it is alleged that on 5th and 8th April 2017, Mr. Hichilema and his co-accused conspired to usurp state power by according the UPND leader a status of the republican President.
In the 2nd overt act, it is alleged that the suspects blocked the motorcade of Republican President, a move that would have endangered the life of the Head of state.
Judge Chanda has since adjourned the matter to Wednesday, 16th August 2017, for commencement of trial.
The state is being represented by Director of Public Prosecutions Lillian Siyuni and Seven other lawyers while Vincent Malambo and others are defending the suspects.
DUBAI, April 12 Telecom operator Zain Saudi reported its first quarterly profit since launching in 2008, beating analysts' forecasts.
Zain Saudi, 37-percent owned by Kuwait's Zain, made a net profit of 45 million riyals ($12 million) in the three months to Dec. 31, it said in a statement. This compares with a net loss of 250 million riyals in the prior-year period.
Three analysts polled by Reuters had on average forecast Zain Saudi would make a quarterly net loss of 104 million riyals.
The company attributed the profit to a drop in expenses as a result of the extension of its licence by an another 15 years, a rise in revenues and a drop in costs due to the cut in mobile termination rates in April 2016. Distribution expenses also fell, it added.
Quarterly revenue reached 1.92 billion riyals, up from the 1.77 billion riyals recorded in the same period a year ago.
($1 = 3.7498 riyals) (Reporting by Tom Arnold, editing by Louise Heavens)
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A deadly plane crash in a Long Island neighborhood the plane going down in Melville New York detail breaking off there a fire igniting we're told tonight the pilot did not survive.
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So after reading the reviews on the new Aston Martin Vantage you might be enticed to buy one but if you are after a traditional manual offering, you will have to wait a little bit longer.
Aston Martin spokesperson Matthew Clarke told Carbuzz that “a manual version of the new Vantage is in our plans,” but that “at this stage it is at least 12 months away.”
Currently you can only order the new Vantage with a Mercedes-AMG-sourced, 503 HP (375 kW) and 685 Nm 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission.
We are expecting other variants of the Vantage too but probably won’t see anything until the manual offering has been rolled out. In the future, we could see a Roadster (Volante) variant as well as a possible V12 variant using the same power plant from the DB11.
Lloyds Banking Group is to expand its range of pensions and investments and plans to roll them out to more customers as part of the bank’s three-year growth plan.
The Financial Times reports Lloyds wants to push into the wealth management sector as part of a strategic plan to be set out by chief executive Antonio Horta-Osorio next year.
One source told the newspaper Lloyds will focus on building its bancassurance offering to drive growth.
Lloyds currently has almost a quarter of the UK current account market but just 2 per cent of the wealth management market.
Scottish Widows pensions and investment director Mario Mazzocchi says: “Lloyds is in a unique position to offer financial planning, retirement and long-term savings solutions to retail customers and we expect demand for these products to grow, driven by a number of factors, including the introduction of pension freedoms, auto-enrolment and a shift from defined benefit to defined contribution pension schemes to name a few.”
Man Utd news: Jose Mourinho has praised Alexis Sanchez for his Huddersfield goal
Sanchez scored his first Manchester United goal against Huddersfield, prodding home from close range after missing a penalty.
And Mourinho was delighted at seeing the former Arsenal star get off the mark - particularly on his home debut.
"It was nice for Alexis Sanchez to win a match, the first at home," the Manchester United manager said after the game.
"Nice for him to play well and show the desire and happiness in playing football.
"That is most important. It was not the goal of his dreams, but it is a goal.
Nikita Zaitsev confirmed Monday morning that he will return to the Leafs’ lineup for game three of the first round playoff series with the Washington Capitals.
“I’m excited, it’s tough to watch games on TV. I feel good now, so we’ll see how it goes,” Zaitsev said in the Leafs’ dressing room following their morning skate.
Zaitsev has not played in the post-season and was sent to the sidelines with a head injury suffered during the last game of the season.
His return is a boost for the Leafs, who lost veteran defenceman Roman Polak for the rest of the season with a suspected ankle injury in Game 2.
“It’s a huge boost for him, a big opportunity, and losing (Polak), you feel bad for him, but it’s nice to get Zaitsev back,” Leafs coach Mike Babcock said. “He’s been a good player for us all year.”
Big Boi gave his mom a house with a stripper pole inside Outkast’s Big Boi stopped by Page Six to talk about his new album, “Boomiverse,” his notorious home stripper pole, and his political aspirations. “If I ran, I’d win,” the 42-year-old...
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Lindor will take a seat for Wednesday's series finale against the White Sox Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Lindor will get the day off after batting a modest .279 with three RBI and five walks over his last 10 games. Erik Gonzalez is set to take over at shortstop and will bat ninth.
At 6:30 am Attala Deputies responded to a report of a trailer in the roadway causing a hazard. The caller said it was on highway 14 west approximately a mile and a half from highway 43. Attala 5, Deputy Scott Chunn, was in the area and took the call. When the Deputy arrived on scene he notified dispatch that one vehicle had hit the trailer. No injuries were reported.
At 12:12 pm Kosciusko Police, MedStat EMS along with City Fire responded to a report of a two vehicle MVA on Highway 12 in front of Sunflower. Units arrived on scene and reported that the vehicle had pull out if the roadway and no traffic was blocked. No word on injuries.
NEW YORK — St. Louis Blues defenceman Alex Pietrangelo, Colorado Avalanche centre Nathan MacKinnon and Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Curtis McElhinney have been named the NHL's three stars for the week ending Sunday.
Pietrangelo led the NHL with nine points (three goals, six assists) in four games to power the Blues to a 3-1-0 week and within one point of the final playoff spot in the Western Conference.
Pietrangelo shares first in goals and is 10th in points among NHL defenceman with 15 goals and 35 assists in 68 games.
MacKinnon had six goals and two assists in four games as the Avalanche went 3-1-0 to climb into the first wild-card spot in the Western Conference, including a two-goal, one-assist performance in a 5-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Sunday.
He has at least three points in an NHL-best 13 games this season.
SYDNEY (AP) — Coach Gregor Townsend has made eight changes to Scotland's starting lineup to face Australia in Saturday's rugby test.
Scotland will field an entirely new front row and back three to the team that started in last weekend's 34-13 victory over Italy in Singapore.
Australia, which beat Fiji 37-14 at Melbourne last Saturday, was expected to announce its team later Thursday.
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Elementary students learn how to tell stories by designing their own games.
In chapter one of a two-part video series, we follow students at KIPP Academy West who are learning storytelling by designing their own video games.
It’s all a part of an experimental approach to teaching language arts from the Houston-based literacy nonprofit Writers in the Schools, or WITS. They’ve teamed up with the instructional design company Histrionix Learning Company, and their national publishing partner E-Line Media, to develop a program that teaches writing and storytelling skills through video game design.
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A month after Audrina Patridge filed a restraining order against husband Corey Bohan, the two reached an amicable agreement in court on Friday.
According to TMZ, their settlement laid out the terms on how they'll be interacting to coparent their one-year-old daughter, Kirra Max.
Related: Justin Bobby Talks His & Audrina's "Mutual Respect"
Additionally, the BMX pro will be moving out of the home they share together, with Audrina paying the $35K moving costs!
The two can now focus on their divorce, which as you may remember, the former reality TV star filed for after she made allegations of domestic abuse.
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UPDATE 1-Co-owner of Formula One team Force India could face further charges, UK court told
LONDON, June 13 Vijay Mallya, the co-owner of Formula One team Force India, could face further charges and a second request to extradite him from Britain to India, a London court heard on Tuesday.
ST PETERSBURG, April 6 A loud explosion was heard on Thursday in a residential building close to the site in St Petersburg where explosives were found earlier in the day, Reuters witnesses said.
No one was hurt in the explosion but a vehicle was damaged by falling masonry, news agency RIA said, citing a source in Russia's emergencies ministry. (Reporting by Polina Nikolskaya and Vladimir Soldatkin, writing by Sujata Rao)
UPDATE 1-Tobii Q4 operating loss widens as investments in tech unit weigh
Feb 15 Swedish eye-tracking firm Tobii posted on Wednesday a higher operating loss for the fourth quarter and said investments in its tech unit had a negative impact on profit.
WASHINGTON — The company formerly known as Yahoo is paying a $35 million fine to resolve federal regulators’ charges that the online pioneer deceived investors by failing to disclose one of the biggest data breaches in internet history.
The Securities and Exchange Commission announced the action Tuesday against the company, which is now called Altaba after its most valuable parts were sold to Verizon Communications for $4.48 billion last year. The Sunnyvale, California-based company neither admitted nor denied the allegations but did agree to refrain from further violations of securities laws.
Personal data was stolen from hundreds of millions of Yahoo users in the December 2014 breach attributed to Russian hackers. The SEC alleged that, although Yahoo senior managers and attorneys were told about the breach, the company failed to fully investigate.
A man was shot in the arm as he drove along the 215 Freeway in Colton early Tuesday morning, April 24, according to California Highway Patrol officials.
Just after 1:30 a.m., Colton police received a call from the victim saying he had been shot in the left arm, Officer Marcelo Llerena said.
He was driving a Ford Edge northbound, just north of Washington Street, when a gold vehicle pulled up and shot him through the driver’s side window, Llerena said. Paramedics took the victim to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
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It wasn’t clear if road rage prompted the incident, or it was a random attack, officials said.
Officers ask anyone with information about the shooting to call the California Highway Patrol, which has taken over the investigation, at 909-383-4247.
After shaking up the UK R&B scene with his 2016 EP The Night Shift, UK R&B sensation Jordan King releases visuals for his latest track “Do That.”
The fun summer vibe we hear on the track is surely reflected in the visuals. Co-directed by King himself, we are treated to the link up of the summer complete with a BBQ, red cups, a DJ, and even King sitting playfully in a basketball net. Reminiscent of the laid-back, feel good vibes we all remember from DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince’s much loved video “Summertime,” Jordan King has certainly provided the sit back and unwind anthem of this summer.
“I wanted to make a ‘song people could party to’ whilst still giving them that authentic R&B vibe,” King said.
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“Do That” is first of many tracks to come from his sophomore EP Broken.
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Sunrisers Hyderabad, currently fourth in the table, take on Mumbai Indians who have lost four out of five games in the 2018 Indian Premier League and languishing in seventh position. Rohit Sharma’s MI have won the toss and chosen to bowl. The three-time champions have suffered from poor bowling and batting in the death overs and will be desperate to turn the tide against Kane Williamson’s side who will miss the services of Bhuvneshwar Kumar. In the last encounter between the two sides, SRH won a tense match by one wicket. Get live cricket score of Mumbai Indians vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2018 here. (MI vs SRH live updates) (MI vs SRH live streaming info)
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Roger Stone, a longtime ally of President Donald Trump, refused to respond to one line of questioning from members of the U.S. House of Representatives Intelligence Committee on Tuesday and could face a subpoena to return and answer them, the panel's top Democrat said.
"Hopefully, he will cooperate in the future. If not, it will be necessary to subpoena him to bring him back to answer those important questions," Representative Adam Schiff told reporters after Stone completed a three-hour meeting with committee members.
(Reporting by Patricia Zengerle; Editing by Jonathan Oatis)
A Colorado cake baker and the same-sex couple for whom he declined to make a wedding cake were all at the Supreme Court to witness arguments in the case. Speaking outside of court after the justices heard the case, baker Jack Phillips said the five-year court fight has "been very hard on me and my family." David Mullins said he and his now-husband, Charlie Craig, said they were in tears in the parking lot of Phillips' shop after he declined to make them a wedding cake.
You don't have to just chuck it in the oven.
Christmas is well and truly coming. The tree is probably up, the advent calendar already fairly depleted and the cupboards filled with mince pies, but have you planned how to cook your turkey on the big day yet?
If not – and if you’d rather a change from the classic ‘stick it in the oven and hope for the best’ method – Iceland‘s head of product development, chef Neil Nugent, has come up with three alternative ways to cook your bird this Christmas.
Here’s how to smoke, salt bake or roast your turkey like the Victorians did – in a muslin cloth with loads of butter. Delicious.
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BRPD seeking suspect after bank robbery on Airline Highway
BATON ROUGE - Police are seeking a man after he robbed a local bank Wednesday afternoon.
According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, a man entered the Capital One Bank in the 8000 block of Airline Highway just before one o'clock. Police say a man walked up to the teller and passed a note demanding money.
The suspect then grabbed an undisclosed amount of cash and fled the area.
Anyone with information regarding the robbery is urged to contact police at (225)389-3845
Boychuk (undisclosed) will miss Monday's game against the Capitals, Arthur Staple of Newsday reports.
This will be Boychuk's third game missed in a row. The 33-year-old is usually a key part of the Islanders' defense, so they could really use him back. While he has eight points in 27 games, he's put 75 pucks on net and blocked 64 shots. His next chance to return will be Wednesday versus the Stars.
Name: Juan Aparicio
School: Indian Springs
Sport: Soccer
Year: Junior
Noteworthy: Aparicio scored the deciding goal on a penalty kick in the 48th minute as the Coyotes defeated Temescal Canyon 3-2 in the CIF Southern Section Division 4 quarterfinals. Aparicio also had a assist on the team’s second goal. Earlier in the week, Aparicio delivered the corner kick on Jesse Hernandez’s overtime goal that gave Indian Springs a 2-1 win over Lompoc.
What is SoCal Prep Legends: The best athletes in Southern California will be honored at an end-of-the-school-year awards show. For more details visit socalpreplegends.com, where you can also vote for the SoCal Athletes of the Week, as well as Play of the Week.
More good news for the Dallas Baptist University baseball team. Infielder/outfielder Devlin Granberg has been named a finalist for the Bobby Bragan Collegiate Slugger Award.
The award is based out of Fort Worth and goes to a player who performs well at the plate, the classroom and displays personal integrity. Division I baseball players in Texas are eligible.
Granberg was named the Missouri Valley Conference Hitter of the year. The senior from Colorado led the conference in every offensive category which included a .426 batting average, that ranked third nationally. In the classroom, the kinesiology major posted a 4.0 grade point average.
The Patriots will face Southern Miss in the Fayetteville Regional of the NCAA Baseball Tournament Friday night at 7:00 p.m.
LONDON, July 4 (Reuters) - Iran could reduce its co-operation with the U.N. nuclear watchdog, President Hassan Rouhani told the body's head on Wednesday, as he blamed U.S. President Donald Trump for the "new situation."
"Iran´s nuclear activities have always been for peaceful purposes, but it is Iran that would decide on its level of cooperation with the IAEA," Iranian state news agency IRNA quoted Rouhani as saying after meeting International Atomic Energy Agency head Yukiya Amano
"The responsibility for the change of Iran's cooperation level with the IAEA falls on those who have created this new situation," he added.
Rouhani said if Iran does not continue to benefit from the nuclear deal after the U.S. withdrawal, it will make "new decisions". (Reporting by Bozorgmehr Sharafedin Editing by Robin Pomeroy)
Orangeburg, SC (WLTX) - Orangeburg County deputies have arrested a man who they say beat his girlfriend to death.
James Humphries, 48, has been charged with murder.
Orangeburg County Sheriff’s investigators say they were called to a Squeaky Lane residence in North for what was initially believed to be a domestic dispute. When they got there, they say they learned
Humphries had called his employer stating that “he had a fight with his girlfriend and believed she was dead."
Humphries was inside the home, along with his girlfriend's body.
Officers say the man and the victim argued over his drug use earlier in the day. Investigators say Humphries beat the woman with his fists.
“I can’t imagine a domestic homicide more filled with more senselessness than this,” Orangeburg County Sheriff Leroy Ravenell said in a statement. “To beat your human being until she expires exhibits seems the worst kind of uncontrolled behavior."
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP)  Authorities say a pilot escaped serious injury when his small plane caught fire during an emergency landing at a California airport.
The plane took off Saturday afternoon from Sacramento Executive Airport but returned a short time later after the pilot experienced mechanical difficulties.
Laurie Slothower, a spokeswoman for the Sacramento County Department of Airports, says the aircraft caught fire during the landing.
The Sacramento Bee reports the pilot, who owned the private aircraft, sustained minor injuries and refused additional medical attention.
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NEW YORK — The NFL is checking whether concussion protocol was properly followed Sunday when Houston Texans quarterback Tom Savage was allowed to briefly return to action after a disturbing hit in the end zone that left him with his hands quivering.
League spokesman Joe Lockhart said the NFL and the players' association "together will conduct a thorough review of the incident focused on whether the protocol was properly followed, but we're also continuing looking at the protocol to look for ways to improve and strengthen it."
Lockhart said the discovery during this investigation of any possible improvements to the concussion protocol will be quickly implemented.
The NFL's concussion protocol came under heavy criticism after it failed Savage on Sunday in Houston's 26-16 loss to the 49ers. Only after Savage briefly returned to the game did the medical crew determine the quarterback did, indeed, have a concussion and remove him from the game.
Everyone likes apps, but sometimes the best ones are a bit expensive. Now and then, developers make paid apps free for a limited time, but you have to snatch them up while you have the chance. Here are the latest and greatest apps on sale in the iOS App Store.
These apps normally cost money, and this sale lasts for a limited time only. If you go to the App Store and it says the app costs money, that means the deal has expired and you will be charged.
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The U Ultra is HTC's first flagship phone for 2017, and it didn't get great reviews. It's expensive, has poor battery life, lacks waterproofing and a headphone jack, and the US model only supports GSM networks. If you really wanted one for some reason, the U Ultra is now $150 off at HTC's website, along with several other phones.
In addition to the U Ultra's discount, you can also get last year's HTC 10 for $499 ($200 off). The HTC Bolt is also down to $450 ($150 off), and the One A9 is $199 ($300 off). Those might not seem like great discounts, given the age of those devices, but free Uh-Oh protection is included with all purchases from HTC's site.
Besides phones, HTC is also selling JBL Headphones for just $99 ($100 off). You can find links for all the discounted products at the source link below.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Mega Millions' game
ATLANTA (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the "Mega Millions" game were:
13-35-45-49-68, Mega Ball: 23, Megaplier: 2
(thirteen, thirty-five, forty-five, forty-nine, sixty-eight; Mega Ball: twenty-three; Megaplier: two)
Estimated jackpot: $256 million
Blantyre - At least five churchgoers died after an overloaded wooden boat carrying more than 60 passengers back from Easter celebrations capsized on Lake Malawi, police said on Monday.
Police spokesperson Victor Khamisi said that the people died in the incident, which took place at about 14:00GMT on Easter Sunday in the northern district of Rumphi.
A total of 54 people had been rescued by Monday in a search assisted by military personnel and local fishermen, police said.
Khamisi said the passengers, members of the Church of Central Africa Presbyterian were "coming back from Easter celebrations when the boat met heavy winds and capsized.
"We don't know the exact number of people missing but with the help of local and army divers, we have intensified the search," Khamisi added.
NEW YORK (AP)  A judge in New York has ruled against the makers of "Sesame Street" in a dispute with the distributor of the upcoming Melissa McCarthy movie, "The Happytime Murders."
U.S. District Judge Vernon Broderick ruled Wednesday that distributor STX Productions can continue to use the tagline "No sesame. All street" in promoting the R-rated film, which features Muppet-like puppets in a comedic crime story.
Sesame Workshop sued last week, seeking to end the inclusion of the tagline in promotional materials ahead of the film's Aug. 17 release.
The company argued that the public would be confused and think the movie was supported by "Sesame Street."
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Broderick heard oral arguments Wednesday before issuing his ruling.
He said Sesame Workshop hadn't demonstrated that moviegoers were confused or that sponsors or parents were complaining.
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Atlanta Hawks player charged with drunken driving in Oregon
ATLANTA (AP) — A basketball player who just finished his rookie season with the Atlanta Hawks has been arrested on a drunken driving charge in Oregon.
Eugene police spokeswoman Melinda McLaughlin tells news outlets an officer pulled over 22-year-old Tyler Dorsey for driving without lights early Saturday. The officer spotted an open container of alcohol on the floor of the passenger's side.
He was charged with driving under the influence of intoxicants, driving without lights and having an open alcoholic beverage container and was released after posting $590 bail. It's unclear whether he has a lawyer.
Dorsey was drafted by the Hawks last April, following his sophomore year at the University of Oregon.
The Hawks said in a statement that they're still gathering information and won't comment further at this time.
Boss Danny Webb was full of admiration for his players after relegation-threatened Leyton Orient boosted their survival chances with a 3-2 win at Plymouth.
Sandro Semedo scored a 94th‑minute winner to give the crisis club their first win this year in League Two.
“The performance has been coming,” said Webb. “I said when we first started I wanted them to start enjoying playing again. They have done that. And with that, you start adding slow building blocks and tactics and togetherness. All the fans want to see first and foremost is effort, now the players have never not given effort, but they are giving a bit more.
“They are showing their quality, too, because if fans see people running around a bit more, but with no quality they would get the hump and rightly so.”
Orient are in the relegation zone by virtue of goal difference and only two points separate them and 19th-placed Hartlepool.
Webb added: “I will not get carried away. We are still second from bottom but it is a good win.”
Controversial former Auburn Deputy Mayor Salim Mehajer has been declared bankrupt by a Federal Circuit Court judge, as he faces a string of criminal charges.
The liquidator appointed to Mehajer's failed company, SM Project Developments, served a bankruptcy notice on Mehajer in September last year and kicked off bankruptcy proceedings in November over a debt of about $200,000.
Salim Mehajer has been in jail since January 24 after he was refused bail over unrelated criminal charges. Photo: AAP
The application was supported by a range of creditors including the Australian Taxation Office.
In response to the application, Mehajer's lawyers have filed documents claiming he is able to pay his debts or there is "some other sufficient cause" why the court should not make an order against his assets.
Federal Circuit Court Judge Justin Smith ordered on Tuesday that Mehajer be declared bankrupt.
Gary James Baldwin, 66, died at 8:45 p.m. Saturday, March 17, 2018, at Rosewood Care Center in Alton.
Visitation will be 4 p.m. until service at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 21, at Marks Mortuary in Wood River.
BATON ROUGE — Gov. John Bel Edwards proclaimed a state of emergency for the entire state of Louisiana in anticipation of potential severe weather and heavy rainfall threatened by Tropical Storm Nate.
“We are taking the potential impacts of Tropical Storm Nate seriously and mobilizing all of the state’s emergency preparedness and response mechanisms for a full readiness should this storm severely impact our state,” said Gov. Edwards. “I encourage all Louisianans throughout the state to stay tuned to their local weather outlets and get a game plan in the event of severe weather in our area.”
Click here to read the governor’s emergency proclamation.
This March 15, 2016, file photo, shows casino mogul Steve Wynn at a news conference in Medford, Mass. The Wall Street Journal reported Friday, Jan. 26, 2018, that a number of women say they were harassed or assaulted by the casino mogul. Wynn denied the allegations personally in a printed statement. Charles Krupa AP file
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - An Indian airforce helicopter crashed in a remote mountain region near the border with China on Friday, killing all seven personnel on board, officials said.
The Russian-made Mi-17 helicopter was ferrying military officials to a forward post in the northeastern state of Arunachal Pradesh, defense spokesman Suneet Newton said.
India is trying to modernize its airforce with new planes and helicopters but the procurement process has been slow.
Newton said the cause of Friday's crash was not known immediately. India has also been expanding its military infrastructure in the area to narrow the gap with China which has superior road and air links.
(Reporting by Zarir Hussain in Guwahati, Rupam Jain in New Delhi, Editing by Sanjeev Miglani and Michael Perry)
Alexander (concussion) was active for the Rams' season finale Sunday against the Cardinals.
Following a two-game absence due to a concussion, Alexander compiled five tackles and one interception in his return.
The Kasson-Mantorville Lions Club has raised $1,000 from its Fall Scrap Metal Drive for the Dodge County Food Shelf. The community donated 25,000 pounds of scrap metal during the drive, which was brought to McNeilus Steel scrap yard.
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Welsh Secretary Alun Cairns has delivered signed Welsh football and rugby shirts to soldiers serving in Afghanistan.
A total of 260 Welsh Guards are in the country helping the country’s security forces.
The shirts were donated by the Welsh Rugby Union and the Football Association of Wales. There are 650 UK armed forces personnel in the country.
Mr Cairns handed over the shirts at a 24-hour visit to Afghanistan.
A rare Philippine spotted deer has been born at Chester Zoo.
The centre is part of a breeding programme, set up at the request of the Philippine government, which is working to conserve the animals.
There are fears that fewer than 2,500 of the animals remain in the wild, but our footage means you can see one of these rare deer.
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SHANGHAI, April 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- From April 19 to April 28, BorgWarner is showcasing its extensive product portfolio for combustion, hybrid and electric vehicles at the 17th International Automobile Industry Exhibition in Shanghai, China. At booth 5BJ050 in the Shanghai National...
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WASHINGTON—The U.S. on Wednesday imposed sanctions on several Iranian groups and officials it accused of human rights abuses, in another round of weekly punitive actions intended to isolate Tehran and force a fundamental change in the Islamic Republic of Iran’s military posture.
The Treasury Department’s new sanction targets included Ansar-e Hezbollah, a conservative organization linked to the government, and Evin Prison, where Tehran detains political prisoners. It also acted against the Hanista Programing Group, accusing...
Mr. John Rahilly, age 58, of the Rawls Creek Community was pronounced dead on arrival at Riverview Regional Medical Center at 9:35 p.m. Sunday evening March 18, 2018.
Mr. Rahilly is at the Metro Medical Examiner office and will be returned to the Carthage Chapel of Sanderson Funeral Home on Tuesday and his sister from Florida, Patricia Sarver, will make arrangements later.
The complete obituary will be posted here when available, and
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DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistani intelligence officials say a suspected U.S. drone strike killed a militant commander and his associate near the Afghan border.
Two intelligence officials say the drone targeted the commander, Qari Abdullah Dawar, as he was walking with his associate near their mountain hideout in the Tor Tangai area of North Waziristan on Wednesday.
North Waziristan has long been a sanctuary for Pakistani Taliban and other militant groups. Pakistan's military says it has eradicated most militant safe havens in operations there.
They say the slain militants were from the Gul Bahadur group, which has carried out attacks inside Afghanistan. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak to the media.
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Officer hurt after vehicle hit while helping motorist
SUFFOLK, Va. (AP) — A police officer in Virginia received minor injuries after his vehicle was struck by another vehicle while he was providing assistance to a stranded motorist.
Police said the accident happened Sunday morning in Suffolk. They said the officer's vehicle had its emergency equipment activated when it was hit by the other vehicle. The driver was not injured, but was arrested for driving under the influence.
Police did not immediately release any other details.
Vader Shares Somber Post About His Health & Future
Pro wrestling legend Vader has posted the following tweet noting that he is entering his, “final days”:
As I enter my final days, proud of the Father Son Brother Football player Pro WrestlerThe Super Heavy Big Man Goat Im Grateful for the Time — Big Van Vader (@itsvadertime) February 14, 2017
The Big Show Appearing At Dallas Autorama This Friday
WWE Superstar The Big Show will be appearing at the Dallas Autorama at the Dallas Market Center in Dallas, TX from 4 to 7 p.m. this Friday, February 17th.
You can get more details at autorama.com.
HOUSTON SPCA’S PET OF THE WEEK
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Perry is a fun-loving Retriever mix who is two and a half years old. Her silly, playful antics were too much for the family’s little Chihuahua, so Perry is looking for a home where the other pets can match her speed! Perry is a cuddlebug who loves to sit on laps, and though she’s never lived with kids her family said she’d do great with anyone. To learn how you can adopt this lovable girl go to www.HoustonSPCA.org/adopt, and be sure to visit her at the Houston SPCA today!
Priciest home sales in Wyandanch (11798)
February 2018
The three highest-priced home sales in Wyandanch last month ranged from $185,000 to $315,000.
The priciest Wyandanch home sold in February was a 4-bedroom, 2-bath cape on .23 acres at 116 Arlington Ave. that sold for $315,000. It was listed by Lawrence Gardner of Exit Realty All Pro and sold by Elizabeth Lowe of Exit Realty Achieve.
A 5-bedroom, 2-bath hi-ranch on .23 acres at 66 S. 29th St. fetched $230,000. It was listed by Mary Ann Murphy of Call Murf Real Estate and sold by Jose Padro of Douglas Elliman Real Estate.
At 13 Ash Place, a 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath ranch on .70 acres went for $185,000 in cash. It was listed by Rickey Hill of Rickey Realty and sold by Helena Gentile of Charles Rutenberg Realty.
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When it comes to summer at the Jersey Shore, days and nights are spent savoring the warm weather outdoors from long and lazy beach days to nights spent on the boardwalk playing mini golf or taking in a fireworks display. The Asbury Hotel’s Baronet has another summer activity to add to your calendar: Movies on the rooftop under the evening’s starry sky.
The 4,300 square foot rooftop space is blanketed in artificial lawn furnished with beanbags and beach chairs. The outdoor cinema is described as a modern ‘carless’ drive-In with a 20-foot movie wall, state-of-the-art projection and sound equipment. Beer, wine, popcorn and snacks are available during every film.
Chairs and beanbags are first come, first served, but guests may bring their own blankets and beach chairs as well. Doors open at 7 p.m. and movies will begin at sunset. Movies are weather dependent so check out theasburyhotel.com for any updates or schedule changes.
There's only one thing you need to do this Summer, and it's so simple. Take a day off of work. No more excuses or concerns — just do it. Not only is it the ultimate season to relax and vacation, taking just one day off of your job has been proven to increase productivity.
No, seriously — by removing yourself from the workplace for one extra day, you are giving yourself a refresh. Not only does it improve your mental health, it makes you more valuable when you return to your job. Studies prove that employees are happier and more energetic when they take advantage of their vacation days.
Most Americans don't make use of all of their alotted time off each year while employees in other countries often take twice as many vacation days in that same time period. It's time to give yourself a break!
The next time you hesitate about scheduling a day off, remember that it's not only good for you, it's good for your workplace.
Hello from Tanzania, Instagram! I just had a great lunch with some amazing kids at Kicheba Primary School in Muheza and met Upendo Mwingira, a remarkable physician who has dedicated her career to fighting neglected tropical diseases. Melinda and I have been coming to Tanzania for many years now. I always love seeing how much progress the country has made to improve health and provide opportunity. Plus, the scenery is stunning. Whenever I travel to places like this, I wish others could come along and meet the people I get to meet. I have no doubt it would leave them as optimistic as I am about progress happening around the world. I’ll be sharing photos from my adventures here on Instagram, and I hope you’ll follow along.
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SINGAPORE, April 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- BitUN, a private blockchain bank, announced that after 47 days (since launching on March 7) has reached 1 million registered users. The user group covers over 20 countries and regions including Singapore, US, Japan and Hong Kong.
Since March 27, BitUN has reached cooperation agreements with Coinsuper Exchange, Higgs Mining Hashpower Sales Service Platform, IOV Project Foundation and Ping An Security Group. BitUN is averaging a new cooperation agreement once a week, which boosting the construction of the comprehensive lightning network 2.0.
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McGuire had X-rays and an MRI on his injured ankle, which were returned negative and "relatively clean," respectively, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
McGuire was unable to reenter Sunday's 23-0 throttling at the hands of the Broncos due to the ankle injury, but it appears he dodged a bullet and may not require an absence. Wednesday's practice will give the first indication of his odds to play Sunday at New Orleans. If McGuire doesn't get the all-clear in the end, Matt Forte and Bilal Powell will split RB reps.
Serena Williams has never been shy about her figure, and she recently reminded us all why.
The Gold Medal Olympic Tennis champ decided to slip into a sunny two-piece and strike a pose. She was feeling her look so much she just had to share! Serena brought all types of sunshine to the pic, serving cheekbones and slay in equal portions for this post.
It’s not clear whether this was part of her recent Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue spread, or a super-polished snap from her personal files, but she is continuing to be body goals.
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The Green River City Council will meet for their regularly scheduled meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at the City Council Chambers located within Green River City Hall. The Green River City Council meets at 7 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of every month, and City Council Workshops are held the second Tuesday of every month at 6:30
The meeting agenda is below and can also be found online at: http://www.cityofgreenriver.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/04182017-189
The meeting packet can be found at: http://www.cityofgreenriver.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/04182017-189?packet=true
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× Police seek suspect after 2 shot, wounded near 44th and Burleigh
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee police are seeking suspect(s) after two male victims were shot and wounded near 44th and Burleigh.
It happened around 6:30 p.m.
The victims suffered injuries not believed to be life-threatening. They were taken to a hospital for treatment.
Police said the circumstances surrounding the shooting remain under investigation.
An investigation is ongoing.
Four explosions have rocked Texas' capital in less than three weeks and authorities say a serial bomber is likely to blame. But they don't appear closer to making any arrests.
Three package bombs left on doorsteps over 10 days starting on March 2 killed two people and injured two others. Then, on Sunday night, an explosive triggered by a nearly invisible tripwire wire injured two more.
Police originally pointed to possible hate crimes, but the victims have now been black, Hispanic and white and from different parts of the increasingly diverse city.
They looked for common threads among those hurt and killed, but now concede that a tripwire means who gets hit could be totally random.
Investigators have been left with more questions than answers, as fear spreads through Austin.
The winners of the 2017 Nobel Peace Prize have warned countries that possess nuclear weapons to eliminate their "instruments of insanity" or risk mutual destruction.
CLEVELAND >> Students in a high school auto repair program have returned a rebuilt Cleveland police cruiser destroyed during the celebration of the Cleveland Cavaliers’ NBA championship in June 2016.
WJW-TV reports city officials listed the cruiser as a total loss after over-exuberant fans jumped on the roof of the cruiser, broke its windows and caused extensive damage. A teacher at Max Hayes High School approached the city about allowing students to rebuild it.
Students recently gave back the cruiser, which will be returned to service. Cleveland’s commissioner for vehicle maintenance says the students’ work saved the city around $10,000 and called the rebuild “fantastic.” The city had planned to scrap the cruiser for parts.
Max Hayes senior Percy Bouldin says the project provided motivation for him to go to school.
Branisha Hollis is shown with the two books she has published recently. She is getting ready to release the high school version of her book about strategies to survive life after graduation.
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GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner has a broken left wrist after being hit by a pitch during a spring training game.
Turner was struck by a pitch from Oakland right-hander Kendall Graveman in the first inning Monday night. Turner grunted and winced as he jogged away from the plate toward the dugout, his hand hanging limp at his side. He was quickly visited by a trainer and replaced by Donovan Solano.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts announced the diagnosis after the game.
The 33-year-old Turner hit .322 with 21 homers and 71 RBIs last season. He also led the team and finished third in the majors by getting plunked 19 times.
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Larry Dean Caudill II, Clinton (formerly of Corbin, KY)
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Larry Dean Caudill, II, age 40, formerly of Corbin, KY; passed away December 6, 2017 in Inverness, FL. The family will have a memorial service Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 2 pm in the chapel of Holley-Gamble Funeral Home. Inurnment will follow in Grandview Memorial Gardens. Holley-Gamble Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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VAN VLECK, Texas (AP) — Residents of a coastal area southwest of Houston are cleaning up debris after at least six tornadoes left a swath of damaged buildings.
Among the homes destroyed was one where a woman inside held tightly to her two young children.
Anthony Ovesny told KPRC-TV in Houston that his wife, Ashlie Ovesny, was home Tuesday with their children, ages 1 and 3, when a tornado touched down in Van Vleck.
The tornado flipped their mobile home and turned it to rubble. Neighbors pulled Ashlie Ovesny and the children from the debris. She’s recovering after having surgery for fractures. The children had minor injuries.
The tornado was rated an EF1, with winds of 86 to 110 mph.
An EF2 tornado with winds of 111 to 135 mph damaged subdivisions closer to Houston.
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Troops on clearance operations on Monday at Jarawa village in Kala Balge Local Government Area of Borno, rescued 1,623 captives held by remnants of Boko Haram terrorists after they neutralised 21 terrorists in a battle, an official said.
According to a statement issued by the army spokesperson, Sani Usman, the troops also recovered 3 AK-47 Rifles with registration numbers 565222414, 563729686 and UF 3646, a 36 hand grenade, 12 cutlasses and four motorcycles.
“The rescued persons have been escorted to Rann Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Camp, while all the children were vaccinated,” Mr. Usman, a brigadier general said.
He said the troops of 3 Battalion, 22 Brigade also cleared terrorists from Deima, Artano, Saduguma, Duve, Bardo, Kala, Bok, Msherde and Ahirde settlements, based on tip off.
“One significant aspect of this operation is that the unit noted for its experience in battle, resilience and bravery did not record any casualty,” the army spokesman said.
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Connecticut's junior senator made a stop in Hamden to tour areas still cleaning up after a tornado earlier this month.
Having a family member at risk of wandering away can be stressful for caretakers, but modern technology has helped local law enforcement quickly track down people who have wandered away and got lost. The Houston County Sheriff's Office and the Pilot Club of Dothan joined forces several years ago to help bring loved ones home by offering Project Lifesaver.
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“However, unfortunately society focuses more on success and pleasure,” he said.
According to Strom, many people live very unhappy lives. In the US, statistics show that around 25 to 30 per cent of the population take medications for depression, sleep dysfunction, and anxiety.
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Clever Boys foil Chiefs' plan
Kaizer Chiefs missed out on a chance to close the ballooning gap between them and log leaders Mamelodi Sundowns when they were held to a 1-1 draw by resurgent defending champions Bidvest Wits at a wet Bidvest Stadium last night.
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) - A Christian group that considers homosexuality to be immoral has bought a building that until late last year housed one of Ohio's oldest gay bars.
The Blade reports property records show the Bretz Nightclub building in Toledo was bought last month for $148,000.
The Greater Toledo House of Prayer says in a statement the previous owner had tried to sell the building for three years so it could remain open as a gay club. The group says it has no role in closing the club and bought the building because it needs more space for worship services.
The chairwoman of a nonprofit group that helps runaway and homeless LGBTQ youths says she has concerns about House of Prayer's motivations for the purchase and challenges the religious organization to "embrace" it.
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In one of this season’s most shocking upsets, St. John’s toppled fourth-ranked Duke 81-77 in a rare February non-conference game at Madison Square Garden.
LGBTQ Nation: The Trump administration is using Christian television to reach out to its voters.
Think Progress: The Trump tax cuts are a million dollar windfall for the top 1%.
Matt Taibbi: Growing income inequality means a growing political divide.
Eschaton: Jeff Bezos builds a palatial complex fit for an emperor.
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One week after selling her oceanfront mansion in Gulf Stream for $18.5 million, Doris J. Gillman bought a newly construction home in Boca Raton's Royal Palm Yacht and Country Club for $12.42 million.
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Defoe penalties earn Sunderland 2-2 draw with Liverpool
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Jermain Defoe kept up Sunderland's fight to avoid relegation as he converted two penalties to give the Black Cats a 2-2 home draw with Liverpool after the visitors led twice in a rip-roaring Premier League clash on Monday.
Defoe took his league tally to 11 goals, cancelling out a 19th minute opener by Daniel Sturridge and then a 72nd minute Sadio Mane tap-in, with both Liverpool goals coming after poor Sunderland defending at corner kicks.
However, Liverpool returned the favour with a clumsy Ragnar Klavan challenge on Didier Ndong for Defoe's first spot kick and then with a dreadful Mane error for the second when a free kick hit the Senegal winger's outstretched arm.
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Solange Knowles has vented her anger at Beyonce being overlooked for the Album of the Year gong at this year's Grammys. In a series of now-deleted tweets, the 30-year-old sister of Beyonce criticised the Record Academy for giving the night's most prestigious award to only two black artists since 1997.
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Emmerdale’s acid attack victim Ross Barton (played by Michael Parr) has gone through every stage of trying to cope following his horrific ordeal at the hands of Simon (Liam Ainsworth).
The ITV soap hasn’t shied away from delving deep into Ross’s experience following the incident and he has since become addicted to painkillers.
Yet in the middle of a feud with his brother Pete Barton (Anthony Quinlan), Ross still had to force himself to show up in court today for Simon’s trial.
The drama unfolded when the judge revealed that the prosecution’s key witness had died after a short battle during the night after a drug overdose.
In the devastation however Ross suddenly realised he already knew the defendant.
Former Merced High star Madilyn Nickles will be playing for UCLA in the College World Series for the second consecutive year. Nickles was a second-team all-Pac 12 selection this year for the Bruins. Photo by Rand Bleimeister/UCLA Athletics.
CNBC's Eamon Javers reports the latest details on President Trump's Twitter tirade towards the Russia investigation and updates Facebook's data breach.
Authorities now say a deadly shooting at a Mid-Michigan apartment complex may be connected to a stabbing that critically hurt another person.
Police found the male victim about 9 p.m. Sunday at Evergreen Regency Townhomes in Flint. He was pronounced dead at Hurley Medical Center, officials said.
Half an hour later, police responded to the same complex for reports of stabbing. The victim was last listed in critical condition.
Officials confirmed to TV5 investigators believe the two incidents may be connected.
Anyone with information is asked to call D/Tpr. David Fiebernitz at (810) 237-6949 or the Flint Police Department Detective Bureau at (810) 237-6900.
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The Rajasthani Sangh here is constructing a crematorium in the city as part of its social service.
The Rs1.6-crore crematorium ‘Mukthi Dham’ will have facilities to perform the last rites in the traditional manner.
Besides having the having the firewood pyre, there is also the electric crematorium and it will be opened in a month, said sangh secretary BS Chauhan.
The sangh also plans to use gas in the crematorium built on corporation-donated 77 cents at Chokkampudur, he told mediapersons.
Diamond merchants Viswa and Devji had contributed a part of the cost, Chauhan said. A fun-filled family event was also being organised tomorrow as part of fund-raising and 600 families are expected to participate in it.
A part of the fund raised would be utilised for a ‘goshala’, to create awareness about saving cows, he said, adding that the sangh was already maintaining a goshala near Pollachi, where 1,000 cows were being looked after.
WARE, Mass. (WWLP) – The Northwestern District Attorney’s Office is investigating “an unattended death” at a Clinton Street home on Friday.
Northwestern DA’s spokeswoman Mary Carey sent 22News a statement that reads:
“An unattended death inside a Clinton Street residence in Ware is under investigation by Ware Police and the Massachusetts State Police Detectives Unit assigned to the Northwestern District Attorney’s Office.”
Carey added that the official cause of death is still under investigation.
There is no mention of a suspected cause of death or even the gender of the victim.
Carey explained that more information about the “unattended death” will be determined by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
Clinton Street is a side street off West Main Street, which is route 9. It is just outside Ware’s downtown district.
This is a developing story. 22News will bring you updates at 10PM on the CW and at 11PM, as more details become available.
South Carolina basketball recruiting target Zion Williamson attends the Gamecocks’ football game against Kentucky on Sept. 16 at Williams-Brice Stadium. Dwayne McLemore dmclemore@thestate.com
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A large fire is burning at a home in Cambridge.
This happening at a two and a half story home located at 54 Reservoir Street.
In the video above you can see thick smoke rising from the home.
Multiple fire houses have been called in to help fight the flames.
Cambridge Police say Reservoir Street and connecting roads have been blocked.
Stay with 7News as we get updates on this breaking story.
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More than 7 water and 3 wind power generators have been built in the effort the government exerted to fulfill the growing power demand in relation to the growing investment that has risen up with our country's growth. Out of the power generating stations Gilgel Gibe I , Tis ABay II , Tekeze power generator , Gilgel Gibe II , Beles power generator and Fincha Ameri Neche power generator , Adama wind power generator and Adama II wind power generator and when the recently completed Gibe III starts to generate power, our total capability will reach to 4400 mega watts.
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KNOX COUNTY, Ind. (WTHI) - A Sandborn man is in jail following a 4 and-a-half hour standoff with Knox County Sheriff's Deputies that ended around 7:30 Monday morning.
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According to Knox County Sheriff Mike Morris, Larry Plummer is facing charges of burglary, residential entry and resisting law enforcement.
The standoff started after deputies responded to a report of a residential break-in in Sandborn.
Morris said that the break-in was part of an alleged domestic situation.
Deputies were able to track Plummer to a residence on Hill Street in Sandborn.
Police say when Plummer refused to come out of the residence, a sheriff's negotiator was called in.
At one point, Morris says Plummer visibly raised a weapon at deputies but never discharged it.
He eventually was taken into surrendering around 7:30 a.m.
Deputies confiscated a rifle, shotgun, and flare gun from inside the home.
After being evaluated at Good Samaritan Hospital, Morris says Plummer was taken to the Knox County Jail.
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Each week on Lost Sounds, host Greg Reish takes listeners on an audio tour of our musical past, showcasing rare and unusual tracks from the vast archive of MTSU’s Center for Popular Music. A musicologist and performing musician, Reish explores the deepest roots of American music using themes that cut across genres and time periods.
SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Brazilian police on Monday arrested the Bishop of Formosa, Jose Ribeiro, on allegations that he, along with other Catholic clergymen, stole about 2 million reais ($608,000) from church coffers, according to a report on the website of Globo TV.
A spokeswoman for the Goias state prosecutors office said that some clergymen were arrested in Formosa but would not confirm their names.
Globo, citing police, reported that along with Ribeiro, authorities arrested four priests and a vicar general in connection to the case. The Diocese of Formosa did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
(Reporting by Brad Brooks; Editing by Daniel Flynn)
Johannesburg [South Africa], August 15 (ANI): Rogers Cup finalists Elina Svitolina and Caroline Wozniacki have both moved a place up in the WTA Rankings released on Monday.
Svitolina defeated Wozniacki 6-4, 6-0 in Sunday's final in Toronto to clinch her fifth title of the WTA Tour season.
Ukraine's Svitolina is now fourth, one place ahead of Denmark's Wozniacki, reports Sport24.
Meanwhile, Wimbledon champion Garbine Muguruza bumped down two slots to number six.
However, the top three with Karolina Pliskova, Simona Halep and Angelique Kerber remained unchanged. (ANI)
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Raided by other school districts paying more than the current salary schedules in vogue here, the city educational corps faces fresh losses.
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MAGNETIC CHARM: Noosa Main Beach is a major drawcard for domestic and international visitors.
MAGNETIC CHARM: Noosa Main Beach is a major drawcard for domestic and international visitors. Geoff Potter
LATEST international visitor numbers reveal the Coast is proving more popular than ever.
In the year to September international tourist numbers had increased 8 per cent on the previous year.
The latest figures from the International Visitor Survey showed 294,000 international tourists visited the Coast and spent $236 million in the 12 months to September.
More than 90 per cent of visitors came to the Coast via the Bruce Highway.
The research showed international visitors grew by 20 per cent and spending had grown by 12 per cent from the previous three years.
Spending by Chinese tourists in Australia also passed the $10 billion mark for the first time.
The Coast's two Federal MPs Ted O'Brien and Andrew Wallace praised the results and the strength of the Coast's tourism industry.
– The Niagara Springs Fish Hatchery in Wendell is one of America’s largest privately-owned steelhead rearing facilities.
Their water is provided from their namesake and recent area flooding missed them. Water instead ran into the neighboring wildlife management.
However road closures kept them from getting necessary fish food.
“It set us back because it was actually medicated feed that the fish needed to treat a disease that they had so it was bad I guess, but they got it taken care of and they're all doing fine,” said Cassie Sundquist, complex manager.
We spoke with Leo Ray owner of Fish Breeders of Idaho since 1973 and his fish weren't so lucky.
Two of his farms in Hagerman flooded and he lost about 3,000 sturgeon last week.
Many neighbors were out helping him try to salvage some of the fish.
Those fish weigh between 40 to 50 pounds.
SINGAPORE, May 31 (Reuters) - Singapore’s total bank lending rose 0.8 percent in April from a month earlier as loans to businesses increased, central bank data showed on Thursday.
Loans and advances by domestic banking units in the city-state amounted to S$667.1 billion last month, up from S$661.6 billion in March.
Bank lending in April rose 5.7 percent from a year earlier.
Loans and advances in Asian currency units (ACU) fell to S$618.8 billion in April from S$613.5 billion in March.
The ACU refers to transactions in currencies other than the Singapore dollar. (Reporting by Fathin Ungku; Editing by Sunil Nair)
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“I don’t think fiction is an act of persuasion. Any intent like that corrupts the work. But a good book can absolutely change you. That’s why it’s a subversive form; that’s why despots and totalitarians come after writers. But your intent shouldn’t be to persuade. You can be passionate; you can even have a position. But the idea shouldn’t be that you’re trying to change someone’s mind. The novels that saved me posed questions in a brutal manner, but they didn’t give you the answers. I’d say that even about Orwell. He showed us the experiment of Animal Farm, but it’s not didactic. The same is true of...
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Wustum Generations
January 22 – April 30, 2017
The Charles A. Wustum Museum of Fine Arts, Racine Art Museum’s forebear, was founded on November 16, 1941. Throughout 2017, RAM will celebrate Wustum’s continuing legacy of bringing art to our community and the world for 75 years. Involving working artists––from the local area and beyond––in planning and executing programs and cultivating fundamental relationships has ensured that Wustum and RAM remain vital. The artists included in this exhibition fulfill two criteria—they have been essential to the development of Wustum and RAM and they are represented in the museum’s holdings.
GENEVA (Reuters) - The United Nations appealed on Monday for urgent supplies and funding to help Syrians caught in war zones, saying they were "tired, hungry, traumatized and afraid".
U.N. appeals for help with 'catastrophic' Syria situation
"The U.N. in Syria is urgently appealing for help to stem the catastrophic situation for tens of thousands of people from east Ghouta and Afrin," the U.N. humanitarian office in Damascus said in a statement.
(Reporting by Tom Miles; Editing by Angus MacSwan)
Two people were killed, Sunday, in an afternoon wreck in Smith County.
Emily Bauman, 23, of Flint and Kevin Riggs, 54, were both killed in the crash on FM 2868, just east of Highway 155 S.
DPS says the crash happened around 4:30 during a period of heavy rain.
A preliminary report indicated that Bauman was traveling east on FM 2868 and lost control of the vehicle. She skidded into oncoming traffic and was struck by Riggs' vehicle.
Vicki Riggs, 62, a passenger, was taken to ETMC-Tyler in critical condition.
Kevin Riggs and Bauman were pronounced dead at the scene by Judge Shamburger.
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Welcome to Essential Education, our daily look at education in California and beyond. Here's the latest:
Despite California's new law, a Times analysis found that hundreds of schools have enough non-vaccinated children to pose an increased risk of disease outbreaks.
Mental health professionals have advice for how families should address this weekend's violence in Charlottesville with their children.
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KENTWOOD, Mich. — Kentwood Police say a woman is in custody after allegedly threatening someone at the At-Tawheed Islamic Center, 3357 East Paris Ave. SE.
Dr. A.M. Metwali, a board member at the center, tells FOX 17 that a woman approached someone who was leaving the mosque Monday morning, then demanded money and said she had a gun.
No one was injured in the incident.
The Michigan State Police bomb squad was also called to scene. They were inspecting a small black object near the center’s entrance and a car parked in the area.
Police said nothing suspicious was found in the search.
Leaders & board members with the mosque tell us a woman demanded money, said she had a gun to someone leaving the mosque this morning @FOX17 — Dana Chicklas (@DanaChicklas) January 2, 2017
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South Park: The Fractured But Whole Is Matt And Trey's Full, Uncensored Vision - E3 2017
We had some of the team behind the new South Park game in to talk to us about how they are helping deliver exactly what the show's creators wanted for the game.
The Bryant Junior Black Sox had a heck of a night on Tuesday in a doubleheader vs. the Russellville Pirates at Hornets Field in Bryant. Will McEntire and Christian Harp combined to throw a five-inning no-hitter in a 10-0 win the second game, just an error away from a perfect game, and Konnor Klontz threw a five-inning two-hit shutout in a 8-0 victory in Game 1.
McEntire started in the second game striking out four in two innings, while Harp threw three hitless innings striking out three. Clontz walked five and struck out four in his shutout.
In Game 2, the Black Sox (9-3) picked up a run in the first inning when Logan Catton reached on an error and Logan Chambers got on with a one-out double. Catton scored on Harp’s ground out to the pitcher for the early 1-0 lead.
National Doughnut Day is this Friday and Walmart is showing its love for the sugary breakfast food by giving away 1.2 million free doughnuts to customers nationwide.
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According to a press release, every Walmart in America will be celebrating the food holiday – so no need to worry if your neighborhood location is participating.
The retailer is expected to be handing out 1.2 million full-sized glazed doughnuts straight from the bakery while supplies last.
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Police are investigating a burglary at a Warren church on Monday.
Someone broke in through a rear window at the Christian Community Baptist Church on Tod Avenue.
The office door was forced open and money was taken from the petty cash box and also from a jar that the children had collected.
"They had taken a jar that the kids had done for their mission March offering. They had emptied that out and taken it," said George Bannister the Director Missions at the church.
Bannister said they felt blessed that there was no other damage done inside the church and no equipment was taken.
It was a good week for goals in MLS -- a Goal of the Year candidate here, a wildly improbable backheel there, and all manner of late game-changers.
Here's every goal scored from Week 7 of the 2017 MLS regular season. Which one was your favorite?
May 3 Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co Ltd :
* Says it will pay cash dividend of 0.6 yuan per share (before tax) to shareholders of record on May 8, for FY 2016
* The company's shares will be traded ex-dividend on May 9 and the dividend will be paid on May 9
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A California woman was arrested Saturday after she pointed a gun at another driver during a road rage incident in Forest Grove.
Washington County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested Christina Salazar, 28, of Vallejo, California, after a high-risk traffic stop in the area of Northwest Gales Creek Road and Northwest David Hill Road.
WCSO say Salazar is accused of pointing a firearm at another person during a road rage incident in the area of Northwest Timber Road and Northwest Wilson River Highway.
Deputies found an unloaded 9mm handgun in the center console of Salazar's vehicle.
Salazar is being charged with menacing and unlawful possession of firearms.
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Lincolnshire Police say no-one was seriously injured after an RTC shut a main road near Louth last evening (Monday).
The incident - on the A157 at Legbourne - involved two cars and a motorbike.
Emergency services - including the Lincolnshire and Notts Air Ambulance - attended the scene.
According to police, the road re-opened at around 6.30pm.
It was the second time the Air Ambulance had landed in the area yesterday.
Earlier in the day, the crew attended what police described as a ‘medical incident’ in Mablethorpe.
No further details have been revealed.
Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Tyron Smith (77) smiles as he sits on the bench during the second half of play at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Sunday, December 10, 2017. Dallas Cowboys defeated the New York Giants 30-10. (Vernon Bryant/The Dallas Morning News)
The Cowboys beat the Giants on Sunday, and one of our favorite hobbies to do the day after one of those wins is check out how the New York tabloids covered the result.
Urena struck out six and allowed just one run on three hits and two walks through six innings but was left with a no-decision Wednesday against San Diego.
Urena had four different pitches working magic Wednesday night, as he induced at least two swinging strikes each on his four-seamer, two-seamer, changeup and slider, all while throwing each one for strikes a majority of the time. Urena's velocity, which peaked at 98.0 mph, will always be the main attraction, but when he has multiple pitches to throw different angles and speeds at hitters from both sides of the plate, that 98 feels even faster. Urena may still own an ugly 0-7 record, but has pitched well enough to earn a continued shot in the Marlins rotation, and he has the stuff to warrant keeping an eye on him as the season progresses.
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No matter how you celebrate it, Father’s Day typically includes food and wine, whether it’s a casual backyard barbecue, a family get-together around the dining room table, or an elegant dinner on the town. And that means a special bottle of wine is in order for that special meal honoring a special dad. But it can’t be just any bottle of wine. It should be something big, substantial, with plenty of staying power and individuality— just like your dad. So whether you’re celebrating with hot dogs, pork ribs, or porterhouse steaks, here are nine well-structured red wines from Northern California that pay tribute to dad’s good taste.
Reginae Carter is so grown up now that she’s dripped in diamonds and rocking a Beyoncé -inspired gown to her senior prom.
Lil Wayne and Toya Wright spared no expense on their baby girl’s big night, having her out here looking like a queen in a dress is reminiscent of Bey’s 2015 Met Gala look. Although Wayne wasn’t physically there to see his daughter off to prom, Toya made sure not to miss a peep of her 18-year old’s special high school memory. The proud mama shared gorgeous photos of her baby girl.
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RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Saturday night the Arthur Ashe Athletic Center was standing room only late into the evening to witness John Marshall High School play Trinity Episcopal School in varsity boys basketball. More specifically, the crowd was eager to watch the duel between Justices’ sophomore Isaiah Todd, ranked No. 3 nationally in the 2020 recruiting class by ESPN, and Titans’ junior Armando Bacot, ranked No. 20 in the 2019 national recruiting class also by ESPN.
John Marshall rallied in the second half to overcome the defending VISAA state champions 67-62, led by Todd’s 26 points that included five three-pointers along with seven rebounds and three blocks. Bacot fouled out in the fourth quarter but managed to register 16 points, nine rebounds, four blocks and two steals.
Youngstown, Ohio (WYTV) – A water main break has occurred on Cascade Drive in Youngstown.
The Youngstown Water Department has blocked off the road and is digging to fix the break.
Witnesses said water was bubbling up out of the street and pooling into several yards on Arden Boulevard.
An official boil alert has not been issued, but if there is one, officials will post notices door-to-door to alert the small amount of people who are affected.
WYTV has crews on the scene investigating how many people will be affected by the water main break and will post updates once more information is found.
Gracehill Country Markets will be staging their popular Christmas Market this Friday, December 15, from 10.30-11.30 in Gracehill Church Hall.
Members of Gracehill Country Market recently presented donations to Rev Sarah Groves of Gracehill Moravian Church.
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In the midst of the toast, Grant interjected, “I must dissent from one remark of our Consul, to the effect that I saved the country during the recent war.” He stated, “If our country could be saved or ruined by the efforts of any one man, we should not have a country, and we should not be now celebrating our Fourth of July.”
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WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The Hannah Block Community Arts Center is holding an open house, going back to its roots, for Independence Day.
The public is invited between 1:00 – 6:00 pm as the center will bring you back into the 1940’s, around the time the building was first built. Staff will be in costume the Cape Fear Swing Dance Society will bring the music and movements from the iconic era.
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A documentary film, Home Away From Home, will also be shown all afternoon to honor the 75th anniversary of the USO building. The Wilmington Film Museum will be open for tours all day. The exhibit features artifacts, images and trivia from films made in Wilmington and elsewhere in North Carolina.
Coffee and doughnuts are free and sodas will return to the World War II price of five cents.
THE newest retailer at Grand Central has opened its doors.
Keep in Touch Health Therapies Centre is now open for business and is offering specials to new customers.
The holistic massage and acupuncture centre specialises in remedial massage, reflexology and deep massage.
Opening specials (T&Cs apply)
60 mins Crystal Mud Foot Bath + Reflexology - Now $39 (save $31)
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100 mins Detox Foot Bath + Reflexology + Neck, Shoulders and Back Massage - Now $79 (save $36)
120 mins Detox Foot Bath + Reflexology + Whole Body Massage - Now $99 (save $36)
The business is also hiring and is looking for multiple massage therapists and acupuncturists.
The store joins Dymocks, CeX Entertainment, and the Fours Day Spa, which have also opened this week at the shopping centre which is undergoing a massive redevelopment.
Keep in Touch Health Therapies Centre is located on the ground level in the extension.
NEW YORK (AP)  The New York Police Department has suspended two officers who didn't get out of their patrol car to investigate a 911 call while a man lay dying outside a home.
Police say 44-year-old Robert Fason and another man were shot during an argument outside a Brooklyn bar on Saturday morning.
Fason fled from the scene and collapsed in front of a home.
A witness called 911 to report the injured man, but police say officers went to the scene and reported the call was unnecessary.
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The witness called 911 again, and different officers found Fason dead.
NYPD Chief Rodney Harrison said Monday the initial officers have been suspended due to a lack of investigation.
Aloma Fason, the man's wife, tells WNBC-TV their family is considering legal action.
Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions are a critical component of organizational cyber-hygiene and cybersecurity initiatives because IAM solutions automate cyber-hygiene best practices, reduce user fatigue, provide access controls, establish user accountability, institute system auditability, and enable users to mitigate cyberattacks.
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ORLANDO, Fla. — Rob Gray scored 20 points, Devin Davis had key points late and Houston held off UCF 69-65 on Saturday.
Davis split two UCF defenders and laid the ball in just before the shot clock ran out for a 65-61 lead with a minute to go and added two free throws with 34 seconds remaining for a six-point lead.
Grey was 7-of-15 shooting with five assists. Corey Davis Jr. had three 3-pointers and 15 points while Breaon Brady grabbed nine rebounds.
The Cougars (17-5, 7-3 American) led the whole way and were up 10 with 15:21 remaining before the Knights (14-8, 5-5) got within two, the final time at 63-61 on B.J. Taylor's bucket with 2:13 left.
KASUR: The police claimed to have recovered 40kg of hashish worth millions of rupees from a car here the other day.
According to the Khuddian Khas Police, the hashish was recovered during snap-checking at Syedpur. The police registered a case against the accused Syed Rehman of Landi Kotal who managed to escape the scene.
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Yuichi Sugita evened the score for Japan to 1-1 by beating Andreas Seppi of Italy 4-6, 6-2, 6-4, 4-6, 7-6 (1) Friday in the first round of the Davis Cup.
Fabio Fognini beat Taro Daniel 6-4, 3-6, 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 in the first match.
In Saturday's doubles, Japan will send Yasutaka Uchiyama and Ben McLachlan to face Simone Bolelli and Paolo Lorenzi. Last week, McLachlan reached the men's doubles semifinals at the Australian Open.
The winning country advances to the quarterfinals.
Italy is bidding to reach the quarterfinals for the fifth time in six years while Japan is looking to end a three-year drought that includes losses to Canada, Britain and France.
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A few months after the Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth International , notified the Nigerian government that Philip Morris International was flooding the country with "unlicensed, tax-not-paid" cigarettes, the Standards Organisation of Nigeria has raised the alarm over attempts by another tobacco manufacturing company to begin the distribution of illegally imported cigarettes in the country. The move is in contravention of government's efforts to curb the influx of illicit cigarettes, and resuscitating the nation's economy by discouraging the importation of goods that are sufficiently produced locally.
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I fucking hate when he does this shit pic.twitter.com/kpmcHnW4Cz — Miley Ray Cyrus (@MileyCyrus) April 22, 2018
Singer-actress Miley Cyrus has shared a rare video of herself with her partner, actor Liam Hemsworth, on social media. She shared a video of them both in a car, which showed Hemsworth listening to rap music as he drove them to their destination.Cyrus captioned the image: "I f***ing hate it when he does this s**t."In the clip, she was sporting a top which had the word 'Sunday' emblazoned across the front as she sat in the passenger seat. With his music blaring out, she filmed herself dancing and bopping her head to the music. Then all of a sudden, he made Cyrus jump as he suddenly screamed at her, causing to drop her phone in panic.(With IANS inputs)
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Middle Eastern refugees coming to the United States from Australia as part of an Obama-era deal that President Trump has failed to shutter will need “mental healthcare” treatment, according to a recent report.
Former President Obama signed the Australian-U.S. refugee deal during his last months in office — promising to take 1,250 Middle Eastern refugees off Australia’s hands.
The refugees – who are mostly adult males – are being held in detention centers on Manus Island and Nauru Island in Australia. Despite Trump’s original statement calling the deal “a dumb deal,” the president has now broken two long-promised campaign pledges: Throwing out deals that don’t benefit Americans and stopping the flow of foreign refugees.
As Breitbart News reported, roughly 50 foreign refugees have already been resettled in the U.S., with the other 1,200 are expected to follow soon after.
Plumb – Love Is …..Valentine’s Gala Saturday, February 10TH, 2018 with special guest PLUMB. This fun event, designed to raise money to support a school and orphanage in Canaan Haiti, Will be held at the Sheraton Hotel located at 10605 Deerwood Park Blvd, Jacksonville, FL from 6:00 – 9:30 P.M. and the cost is ONLY $125 PER COUPLE. Dinner for two with choice of Prime Rib, Pecan Crusted Salmon or Chicken Picatta and every lady will receive a rose. Come enjoy an elegant evening of HOPE and ENCOURAGEMENT, gathering together with others for a good cause.
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Tomorrow is the last day of school for the Sioux City Community School District. And that includes an early out for students.
School officials say schools within the district will be let out one hour early for the final day of classes on Thursday.
Because of the year Sioux City has seen lately, non-AC schools Bryan Elementary, Hunt Elementary, Riverside Elementary and Sunnyside Elementary will be letting out earlier at 12:30 p.m.
Over the last several days, those four schools have let out two-hours early due to the heat.
It’s the former gun crime capital of the UK, and once recorded the highest murder rate in the country. Now, Harlesden is on the make.
This nook of north-west London has seen the biggest growth in property prices in the capital in the past year at 14.6 per cent, according to research by Hamptons. That’s more than double the London average of 6.1 per cent.
Everyone should be thinking of Harlesden as the new Dalston, Peckham or Walthamstow. And yet NW10, which consists mainly of a high street and its famous Jubilee Clock surrounded by terraced houses, remains hitherto unknown, unlauded and resolutely untouched by hipsters.
“It is profoundly unfashionable,” says Stephanie O’Brien, 58, an NHS manager who has lived in the same Harlesden street for 33 years. “But I think that’s cool. It’s real here.”
On the same day that voters in communities across Cuyahoga County were asked to consider school levies and bond issues, the county Republicans selected Jim Trakas as their candidate for the Ohio House District 6 seat which includes the eastern and southeastern parts of the county.
Jim Trakas was a member of the Ohio Legislature that voted to move locally raised tax dollars away from local schools and to Columbus. In other words, voters were asked to raise taxes on themselves to fill a void left by legislation supported by Jim Trakas. The phase out of the tangible personal property tax and the failure of the state legislature, including Jim Trakas, to replace the lost revenue were consistently cited as the reasons for levies put before the voters on May 8th. Decisions made in Columbus are forcing local tax increases. Voters have a choice in November. In order to change the priorities in Columbus, we need to elect the next generation of leaders and reject career, establishment politicians.
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SACRAMENTO (AP) — California could make it easier for inmates to legally change their names or gender identification.
State Sen. Toni Atkins, a Democrat from San Diego, said Tuesday that her bill, SB310, would let state prison inmates apply for the legal changes without first getting approval from several state correctional officials.
Her bill would also apply to inmates in county jails.
The proposal comes weeks after transgender inmate Shiloh Quine became the first U.S. inmate to have state-paid sex-reassignment surgery.
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation used her given name until after the surgery, though she has lived as a woman since 2009.
Atkin’s bill would give inmates the same right to seek the legal changes as those who aren’t incarcerated.
She says it would improve inmates’ chances of being rehabilitated.
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It appears that Cien Tacos in Woodbury has closed.
There’s a sign on the door of the restaurant (803 Bielenberg Drive, #108, Woodbury) that simply says, “Sorry Closed,” and the restaurant appears to have been cleared out inside. The phone number is disconnected as well.
There’s no indication of the closure on the restaurant’s website or Facebook page.
The restaurant, which opened about two years ago, served a giant menu of authentic tacos and margaritas.
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We have the very first step where Congress passed the budget details, so you are one step nearer to tax reform ( Heng Koon How )
Adidas dug through its archives for its new shoes. Called the Yung 1, the shoe takes some obvious cues from the sneaker archetype that is dominating footwear: the "dad shoe."
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Ventura County prosecutors say the former head of a community foundation in the county pled guilty to grand theft and forgery charges.
Joanne Abruzzese was Executive Director of the Simi Valley Community Foundation for two years.
Prosecutors say the 59 year old woman stole about $45,000 dollars from the foundation by writing checks on the non-profit’s account to her home mortgage company, and then forging the second signature necessary to cash them.
The Simi Valley woman could face more than three years in jail when she’s sentenced next month.
The foundation helps non-profit organizations and programs in the Simi Valley area.
May 3 Ryerson Holding Corp
* Qtrly earnings per share $0.40 ; revenues were $814.5 million for the first quarter of 2017, up 15.9 percent from the year-ago period
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.34, revenue view $783.9 million -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
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An overturned semitruck blocks Pacific Highway East in Milton on Wednesday afternoon after a collision. Three people were injured in the wreck, according to East Pierce Fire & Rescue, including two critically. Milton Police Department Courtesy
The Warren Fire Department has called in the State Fire Marshal to determine how a fire broke out in unoccupied home Tuesday afternoon. Fire quickly spread through the two-story, wood frame home at 350 Homewood Avenue SE, which is just south of Trumbull Memorial hospital.
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Cyprus supports efforts to address all humanitarian issues related to the conflict in Georgia, Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment Nicos Kouyialis said on Thursday on behalf of the government. He was addressing a gathering on the occasion of the Anniversary of the Restoration of Independence of Georgia and the 25th anniversary since the establishment of the Diplomatic Relations between the Republic of Cyprus and Georgia.
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Ryanair is seeing out the year with a New Year's Eve Countdown Sale on 365 routes - one for every day in 2017. http://www.independent.ie/life/travel/travel-news/ryanair-flash-sale-offers-1499-flights-on-365-routes-but-be-quick-35330161.html Ryanair is seeing out the year with a New Year's Eve Countdown Sale on 365 routes - one for every day in 2017.
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BEIRUT (Reuters) - Turkish forces and their Syrian rebel allies damaged and tore down a statue linked to Kurdish culture in the center of Syria’s Afrin town on Sunday, a statement on a Whatsapp group run by the Kurdish-dominated Syrian Democratic Forces said, citing the Afrin media center.
Turkish forces and Free Syrian Army are deployed in Afrin, Syria March 18, 2018. REUTERS/Khalil Ashawi
The statue was of the blacksmith Kawa, a central figure in a Kurdish legend about the new year celebration of Nawroz. The statement said this was the “first blatant violation of Kurdish people’s culture and history since the takeover of Afrin”.
Turkey-backed forces swept into the northwestern Syrian town of Afrin on Sunday, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said.
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Sidney Crosby is a generational talent on the ice, but he doesn't have the best throwing arm.
We found out that much when he threw a water bottle on the ice during the Stanley Cup Final, and we were reminded once again on Tuesday night when the Penguins captain threw out the first pitch at the Pirates game.
The Pens brought the Stanley CuptoPNC Park for Tuesday's contest against the Rockies. As the face of the franchise and this year's Conn Smythe winner, Crosby has the honors of throwing out the ceremonial first pitch.
He didn't exactly throw a heater and the toss barely made it to the catcher's glove.Butcredit where credit is due, his toss was right down the middle. It could have been a lot worse.
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Google bets on European biotech drugs, backs new fund
LONDON, June 15 Google is betting on the potential of European biotech companies to deliver life-changing drugs by investing alongside Swiss company Novartis in a new $300 million fund run by leading life sciences investment firm Medicxi.
Police catching record number of stunt drivers in region — May 23
I fail to see how putting a photo of a car hooked to the back of a tow truck on Twitter and Facebook is any kind of deterrent. Also, the immediate loss of their car and driver's licence for only seven days does not seem adequate. If stunt drivers are actually convicted, the fines and suspensions are more significant and there can also be jail time. For there to have been 62 charges so far in 2018 is mind boggling and a bit scary. How many deaths have to happen before this is taken much, much more seriously with appropriate punishment? Unlike impaired drivers, there is no way to measure the level of ignorance and stupidity of stunt drivers, or their total lack of concern for others using the same roads. The very fact they are doing it in the first place should be measurement enough. Perhaps with more severe laws they might start showing the respect and responsibility that should go hand in hand with receiving a driver's licence.
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Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Saturday in Kano attended the wedding Fatiha of his Personal Assistant, Alhaji Hafiz Ibrahim Kawu.
Osinbajo attended the wedding ceremony at the Umar Bin Khattab Mosque located at Dangi Round About along Zaria Road in Kano metropolis.
The Vice President was accompanied to the venue by Governor Abdullahi Ganduje, Sen. Barau Jibril-Maliya, Sen. Kabir Gaya and the Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on National Assembly Matters, Alhaji Abdurrahman Kawu Sumaila.
Other prominent personalities that also attended the wedding with the Vice President were politicians and top government officials.
After the wedding, the Vice President later paid a courtesy visit on the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II. He had a closed door meeting with the monarch for about 50 minutes.
NAN reports that during the visit to Kano, Osinbajo also inspected the multi-billion Naira underpass being executed by the Kano State government at Katsina.
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Elderly woman falls between boulders at Mt Buffalo, prompting emergency rescue
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Emergency services are working to rescue a 75-year-old woman trapped at Mount Buffalo in Victoria's north-east.
She fell down between boulders and became stuck at about 1:00pm.
The hiker fell while walking a section of rocks known as The Hump.
An air ambulance is working to winch the woman to safety.
Victoria Police, Ambulance Victoria, the State Emergency Service, the Country Fire Authority and Parks Victoria are all at the scene.
Six CFA trucks from Bright, Mt Beauty, Porepunkah and Wangaratta are assisting the rescue efforts.
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Police are warning residents to watch for a man impersonating a code officer in order to get access to residential backyards. Two incidents were reported Tuesday afternoon on Tanner Drive in the Orchard Valley Estates neighborhood and on Holly Oak in the Timberbrook addition.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — A spokeswoman for Ralphie May says the comedian has died. He was 45.
In a statement today, publicist Stacey Pokluda says May died of cardiac arrest. She said he had been fighting pneumonia, which caused him to cancel a few appearances in the past month.
His body was found this morning at a private residence in Las Vegas.
On Wednesday, the round-faced May was named casino comedian of the year at the Global Gaming Expo. He was booked through the rest of 2017 at Harrah's Las Vegas.
May, a Tennessee native who was raised in Arkansas, parlayed a second-place finish on TV's "Last Comic Standing" in 2003 into TV and club appearances.
His publicist said May's survivors include his wife, Lahna Turner, and children April June and August James.
April 28 Guangdong Homa Appliances Co Ltd :
* Sees net profit for H1 2017 could rise up to 20 percent, or to be 170.9 million yuan to 205.0 million yuan, compared to net profit of the same period in 2016 (170.9 million yuan)
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April 17 (Reuters) - Peabody Energy Corp
* Peabody to retain 2 million ton per year metropolitan hard coking coal mine in New South Wales Australia
* Will retain metropolitan metallurgical coal mine and its associated 16.67 percent interest in port Kembla Coal terminal in company's portfolio
* Peabody Energy Corp - as a result of South32 not completing acquisition of mine, peabody will retain previously negotiated deposit
* Peabody Energy Corp - intends to continue to pursue its financial priorities of reducing debt
* Peabody Energy - purchaser south32 terminated purchase contract after it was unable to get clearance from Australian Competition and Consumer Commission
* Termination of transaction has no effect on operations
* Metropolitan intends to fully resume shipments following scheduled completion of a longwall move to a new coal panel at end of may Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom)
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ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) — Hundreds of people have attended a commemoration ceremony honoring a Croatian general who died after apparently taking poison at a United Nations tribunal that confirmed his war crimes conviction.
Two government ministers attended the ceremony organized by a generals' association and held Monday at the main concert hall in Zagreb, the capital. The gathering is seen as a display of resurging nationalism in the European Union's newest member state.
Slobodan Praljak gulped what he said was poison after judges at the war crimes court in The Hague, Netherlands, confirmed his conviction in an appeals hearing last month. Dutch authorities and the court have opened investigations into how he obtained the substance.
Many in Croatia consider Praljak a hero despite his conviction for war crimes in Bosnia during the 1992-95 war.
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Miami Film Festival GEMS comes to town Oct. 12-15. Find out which movies you absolutely must see.
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Bob's Stores is closing at 114 Federal Rd. in Danbury, Conn., one of three locations in southwestern Connecticut getting the ax by bankrupt parent company Eastern Outfitters of Meriden. Bob's Stores is closing at 114 Federal Rd. in Danbury, Conn., one of three locations in southwestern Connecticut getting the ax by bankrupt parent company Eastern Outfitters of Meriden.
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As the Warriors prepare for their first home game in nearly two weeks, forward Patrick McCaw and center Zaza Pachulia could be available for Mondays matchup against the Portland Trailblazers.
McCaw, who suffered a concussion in Mondays game against the New Orleans Pelicans, went through a full practice Sunday afternoon and will have an examination prior to tip-off Monday night in an effort to complete the NBAs concussion protocol.
In addition to McCaws pending return, coach Steve Kerr said that hes taking a cautious approach in the return of center Zaza Pachulia, who has been nursing a sore shoulder.
Guard Stephen Curry also made a brief appearance after Sundays practice without a walking boot. Curry injured his ankle in the game against the Pelicans. Curry will be re-evaluated in two weeks.
Two people are dead following a crash in B.C.’s southern interior on Saturday morning.
A collision near Yahk, B.C., located about 65 kilometres south of Cranbrook, closed Highway 3/95 in both directions.
RCMP Cpl. Ryan Bacica said the crash occurred when a tractor-trailer “lost control on the ice, jackknifed and collided head-on with a pickup truck towing a horse trailer, which was travelling eastbound.”
The drivers of both vehicles died in the crash. The horses in the trailers did not survive.
The passenger from the pickup truck is in critical condition in hospital.
Paramedics were called to the scene just after 8 a.m. and have now cleared the scene.
The road is expected to re-open at 6 p.m. Saturday.
President Tran Dai Quang urged the Red River Delta province of Ha Nam to develop industries of high added value during a ceremony celebrating the 20th anniversary of the province’s re-establishment on January 1.
Mumbai: Maharashtra NavnirmanSena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray’s son Amit Thackeray has never been in the spotlight, but surely his engagement has caught everybody’s attention. Amit will get engaged to long-time girlfriend Mitali Borude this evening. According to a report in Hindustan Times, Amit and Mitali will get engaged today in a family at Raj Thackeray’s residence, Krishna Kunj in Shiv Park.
According to media reports, Mitali Borude is a close friend of Raj Thackeray’s daughter Urvashi. And both few years back had launched clothing brand ‘The Rack’. Mitali is also the daughter of famed bariatric surgeon Dr Sanjay Borude.
25-year-old Amit Thackeray, who is a commerce graduate from Ruparel College, has stayed away from mainstream politics, unlike his cousin Aditya Thackeray. But he has campaigned for MNS in 2014 Lok Sabha elections. But there are rumours that Amit will enter politics soon.
At first British Columbians appeared to be grinning and bearing the rising cost of gas, but now, with high gas prices sticking around, day-to-day behavior appears to be changing. Megan Turcato has more on what that might mean for Okanagan tourism.
I've been one of his biggest critics on RLFans, largely due to his comedy impact on the Bulls.
I think he was pretty good for England, but I'm still not sure if he has what it takes to be more than a good assistant at domestic level. We'll see, but there's no reason that with so much NRL experience that he won't do a lot better this time around in SL.
Hopefully he'll turn that 'sard around.
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The Holocaust Memorial in Boston has been vandalized for the second time in less than two months, police say.
Police say one person is in custody for vandalizing the Holocaust Memorial Monday evening.
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A witness tells Boston 25 News someone threw a rock at the memorial, shattering the glass. Police have not released any information on the person in custody.
It was just over a month and a half ago when the memorial was vandalized. A 21-year-old from Roxbury was arrested and charged for that destruction.
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Veteran makeup artists Ida Gàl-Csiszar and Billy B have joined forces to create a face and eye palette for Gàl-Csiszar’s cosmetics line, Gállány Cosmetics, sold exclusively on QVC.
“Billy has a shared passion for what Gállány [Cosmetics] stands for: luxurious quality,” Gàl-Csiszar said on why she wanted to team with the makeup artist.
Tonight’s instalment of Emmerdale saw the village turn against Debbie (played by Charley Webb) after she rocked up to The Woolpack arm in arm with Joe (Ned Porteous).
Naturally, Charity Dingle (Emma Atkins) lost it in front of the entire pub, and she wasn’t the only one.
Pete (Anthony Quinlan) warned Debbie to stay away from Ross (Michael Parr), who’s not only been left scarred after the acid attack went unbearably wrong, but is heartbroken after Debbie reluctantly told Ross she doesn’t love him anymore.
However, in a strange turn of events, Joe began to genuinely plan his future with Debbie.
Callaghan Innovation boss Victoria Crone has big plans to make New Zealand's economy one of the most innovative in the world. Three months in, Callaghan Innovation boss Victoria Crone is convinced her new job is the perfect combination of technology and politics.
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EXCLUSIVE: Iraqi refugee who fought for America but was jailed for 35 years in 1983 for injuring a cop during an armed robbery now faces deportation and beheading by ISIS in Iraq - even though he is a CHRISTIAN
Model and TV personality Blue Mbombo served all sorts of fire during a recent trip to the Mother City.
Of course it's impossible to go to Cape Town and not visit the ocean, and that meant Blue got to show off her smoking-hot figure.
She also got some time to introspect and shared some of her thoughts with fans.
"Every time I stand before a beautiful beach, its waves seem to whisper to me: If you choose the simple things and find joy in nature's simple treasures, life and living need not be so hard."
Blue also served major booty envy!
April 20 SAExploration Holdings Inc:
* SAExploration announces $20 million of new project awards
* All projects are expected to be performed during second half of 2017
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The new Moline Olive Garden officially opens for business on Monday, December 11 AT 11 a.m. It's across from SouthPark Mall.
Within days of purchasing SouthPark, the mall's owner, Macerich, sat down with Moline leaders to find out what the city hoped to see in the future.
"We gave them a laundry list of things we'd like to see, one of which was an Olive Garden, cause that was like the number one restaurant that the residents asked for," said Ray Forsythe, Moline's development director.
The 6,800 sq. ft. restaurant will accommodate more than 250 guests and create more than 180 new jobs for the community.
There's a ribbon cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. with city leaders and the Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce.
Little Rock Police Lt. Steve McClanahan speaks Monday, Aug. 14, 2017, near an interstate highway in Little Rock, Ark., about the city's increasing number of homicides. The city on Monday matched its homicide total from 2016 and is on a pace to approach the pace from 1993, when gang warfare led to a spike in the city's murder rate. Kelly P. Kissel AP Photo
RENO, Nev. — Reno police say they made 13 arrests, including one for indecent exposure, during New Year’s Eve festivities that drew an estimated 15,000 people to the downtown area.
Officer Tim Broadway tells the Reno Gazette-Journal there were no major incidents late Saturday and early Sunday.
He says 10 arrests were of motorists accused of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs — up from six last year.
One person was arrested on a battery charge and one for urinating in public.
Broadway says two people were taken into civil protective custody.
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"The women who have spoken about their abuse are brave and heroic and although I didn't have a personal experience like this with Harvey Weinstein, I unfortunately cannot say I'm surprised," she wrote to her followers. "This culture has always existed, not just in Hollywood but across the world. And many men in positions of power have gotten away with it for far too long. We cannot blame the victims here. A lot of these women are young, and just starting out in their respective fields, and have absolutely no way to stand up to a man with so much influence, much greater than theirs. If they speak up, they are shut down, and that could be the end of their career."
She continued, "This is all a positive step forward in changing that culture, and these young women need to know that they have a support system should anything like this happen to them. And I want you all to know I support you."
The New York Post apologized early on Sunday hours after its app was apparently hacked with what was reported to be alerts about President Donald Trump.
"The push alert system for our mobile app was compromised this evening. Please accept our apologies," the newspaper said on Twitter several hours after the alerts went out.
The tabloid newspaper did not provide details of the alerts from its app, but screen grabs posted online by Twitter users included an alert reading "Heil President Donald Trump!" among a series that ran on Saturday, which was April Fool's Day.
Other posts were more cryptic, vague or seemingly religious in nature, with the final one reading "with Lucid Love, Selah," according to media reports and screen shots posted on Twitter.
The Post is owned by News Corp.
(Reporting by Chris Michaud; Editing by Kim Coghill)
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Tunkhannock is making a run in the State 'AAAA' playoffs. The Lady Tigers Thursday at 1:30 for the State Championship. Tunkhannock will be playing Mt. Pleasant, but they WON'T be intimidated.
Following yesterday's rebound in existing home sales, new home sales followed the same path, jumping 4.0% MoM in March (more than double the 1.9% rise expected) to 4-month highs, from 667K annualized, to 694K, the highest since November.
Notably February's -0.6% drop was revised dramatically higher to a 3.6% rise, making March's 4.0% surge even more impressive...
Still, the geographic breakdown leads to some questions, because while most regions were flat or sharply lower, it was only new home sales in the West that rebounded sharply higher in March from February:
Northeast: -54.8%
Midwest: -2.4%
South: 0.8%
West: 28.3%
Meanwhile, the median new home sales price increased 4.8% YoY to $337,200 - just shy of its record high...
As Bloomberg notes, the March advance and revisions to the previous two months indicate sales were on better footing during the quarter, a sign that elevated prices and mortgage rates at a four-year high are having minimal impact on demand so far.
South Korea's consumer prices remained relatively stable in June, but industrial products and transportation prices rose on a continued rise in crude oil prices.
According to Statistics Korea on Tuesday, the country's consumer price index gained one-point-five percent last month from a year earlier.
The growth figure has remained in the one percent range for nine straight months since it posted a two-point-one percent increase in September last year.
The rise was mainly led by a ten percent jump in the prices of petroleum goods due to the rising crude oil prices. The ten percent rise marks the largest gain since April last year, when it increased eleven-point-seven percent.
The rise naturally led to a significant growth in transportation prices, which increased four-point-one percent last month.
The growth of agricultural produce prices slowed to six-point-seven percent in June from a year earlier, compared to a nine percent on-year growth in May.
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Traditional Chinese medicines like acupuncture, whether they work or not, are gaining fans outside of China. And there is some scientific evidence to support the idea that natural compounds can have a restorative effective. But with popularity of Chinese herbal medicine on the rise, there is also a higher chance of fraud - and increasing pressure on the plants in the wild.
MOSCOW Surveillance cameras in St Petersburg's metro system may have captured images of the person suspected of organising Monday's deadly train blast, Russian news agency Interfax quoted a source as saying.
"Images of the suspected organiser of the metro blast were captured on metro station cameras," the source said.
The explosive device may have been left in a briefcase in a metro train carriage, the source added.
(Reporting by Alexander Winning; Writing by Sujata Rao)
The regular season is over. The wild-card matchups are set.
So, #PulseOfTheNation has a few questions for you:
The Dolphins and Steelers faced off in Florida in October, with Miami winning 30-15. The Raiders beat the Texans 27-20 at home in November, but that was with a healthy Derek Carr. The Packers beat the Giants 23-16 in Green Bay, Wisconsin, in October. The Lions and the Seahawks did not play each other during the regular season.
No matter what happens, we will have new conference champions; the Super Bowl contestants from last season (champion Denver Broncos and runner-up Carolina Panthers) both missed the playoffs.
First National Bank of Omaha reduced its stake in Eli Lilly and Co by 2.7% during the first quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The firm owned 121,630 shares of the company's stock after selling 3,340 shares during the period.
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Both are respectable advocates in their own right and their new swanky garb may have slightly overshadowed the Japanese offering.
However, the updated version of the Qashqai has, in my books, proven why it is revered as one of the forbears of this genre. I spent time at the wheel of the latest flagship 1.5 dCi Tekna variant and was impressed with the exemplary way it goes about things.
Cosmetically, the model has been given updates to keep it fresh. These include a new grille, LED daytime running lights, privacy rear windows and stylish 19-inch alloy wheels. Inside, an ergonomically designed steering wheel replaces the pre-facelift model’s cheaper-looking tiller.
The infotainment screen is perhaps a fly in the ointment as it lags behind modern units fitted to many of the Qashqai’s rivals. Its graphics and resolution are archaic and functionality is anything but intuitive.
A woman appeared in court after she was ticketed for parking in a place where parking is forbidden between 8 to 10 a.m. Municipal Court Judge Frank Caprio looked at the ticket and said: “It was issued at 9.59 and 58 seconds. You can’t park there until 10 o’clock”. Judge Caprio then asked the court inspector if jail time was appropriate for parking two seconds too early. The inspector replied “10 O’clock means 10’o’clock, Your Honor”. Judge Caprio then asked the woman how she got started on her life of crime
— before dismissing the charge.
Savannah, GA – The Lady Atom Smashers claimed the Regional Title just like many experts predicted. When these ladies got to the Regional final they had to win the trophy without one of their best players.
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Despite his now infamous newspaper interview last week in which he was highly critical of his current employers, Spurs will not consider selling England full-back Danny Rose to either Chelsea or Manchester United this summer.
The 27-year-old hinted that he could be ready to quit the North London club after 10 years after their lack of activity on the transfer market and the fact that they are intent on keeping the salary structure on an even keel.
The pound to euro exchange rate has been given "cause for celebration", as German unemployment has fallen and inflation risen, although the political situation in Italy continues to remain, an expert has claimed.
Today’s exchange rate is at 1.140, as of 7.00am according to Bloomberg.
Laura Parsons, currency analyst at TorFX, commented on the exchange rate.
“The GBP/EUR exchange rate experienced some mid-week movement as a run of upbeat reports from the Eurozone gave the euro cause for celebration.
“Although the ongoing political crisis in Italy lingered in the background, the common currency surged by nearly one per cent against the US dollar and pound as German inflation rose and unemployment fell.
A ridge of high-pressure will continue to dominate our weather through the work week. The ridge will lead to mostly sunny skies and temperatures well above average for this time of year. Highs will max out in the mid to high 50s. There are storms on the horizon for next week. Stay tuned.
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A new study in Italy found dentists can sense when you’re afraid just from the smell you give off. And the terrifying news is they might make more mistakes because of it.
Researchers had a bunch of dental students work on mannequins that were either in a normal t-shirt, or a shirt someone wore during a really stressful exam.
And when they worked on a mannequin that was in a stress shirt, they made significantly more mistakes that could have damaged a patient’s teeth.
The researchers think the stress-sweat smell subconsciously made them more nervous. So in other words, stress might be contagious in some weird way.
Other studies have shown that our body odor does change when we’re in stressful situations. But this is the first one to show it can affect the people around us, and mess with how well they perform a specific task.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Numbers Midday' game
BRAINTREE, Mass. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the Massachusetts Lottery's "Numbers Midday" game were:
1-4-8-9
(one, four, eight, nine)
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The number of council houses which have been sold into private hands has shot up five fold over the last six years, according to new figures, thanks to £3.5bn in public money to help tenants buy their homes at a discount.
Councils warned that the government’s right to buy scheme has become unsustainable, without more powers to build new homes, while Labour has called for the policy to be scrapped.
Myanmar's government has vowed to take action against police officers shown beating villagers in a video that has circulated on the internet.
Monday's front-page story in the state-owned Global New Light of Myanmar newspaper about the Nov. 5 incident was a rare official acknowledgment of abuses taking place in the western state of Rakhine. The authorities have been conducting counterinsurgency operations there since an attack in October by unidentified armed men killed nine border guards.
Human rights groups accuse security forces of abuses against the Muslim Rohingya minority in Rakhine, including rape, killings and the burning of more than 1,000 homes.
Monday's story, which cited the office of State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi and police, did not say what punishment the police might face.
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Eshraq Properties shares were the most active in January with trades equivalent to Dh1.78 billion, representing 25 per cent of total trades, followed by Asmak (Dh1.07 billion or 14.2 per cent); Rak Properties at Dh669 million (9.4 per cent); Manazel at Dh630 million (8.9 per cent); Al-Dar at Dh538 million (7.6 per cent), and around 2.484 million for the rest of stocks (34.9 per cent).
HELSINKI (AP) — Finland's foreign minister says representatives from North and South Korea are holding diplomatic talks in the Nordic country and describes Finland's role as a "facilitator."
Foreign Minister Timo Soini told the Finnish news agency STT on Monday that Finland "is making this meeting possible" by helping arrange it but wouldn't mediate in the actual negotiations. He gave no other details.
Senior North Korean diplomat Choe Kang Il, who handles North American affairs in Pyongyang, arrived in Helsinki on Sunday for talks with South Korean security experts and allegedly also with former U.S. diplomats, including the former U.S. Ambassador to South Korea, Kathleen Stephens.
The meeting comes just two days after North Korean Foreign Minister Ri Yong Ho held days of diplomatic talks in neighboring Sweden.
KITCHENER — A long-awaited fraud trial got off to a rocky start Wednesday, with no evidence heard in court while a prosecutor and the accused argued motions before a judge.
Josh DeSilva, 41, and his wife Cynthia DeSilva, 37, are each charged with fraud and theft after holding a 2015 fundraiser in Ayr, meant to benefit research into a rare genetic disorder.
The couple are representing themselves in court.
Hundreds of people attended the fundraiser. At the time, Josh DeSilva said more than $10,000 was raised. The trial is to continue Thursday, but without evidence being heard.
Okmulgee native Ron Gardenhire has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Now the Arizona Diamondbacks' bench coach, he managed the Minnesota Twins for 13 season.
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A mother with incurable breast cancer has written a poetry book about her journey with the illness.
Rebekah Simpson, from Whitley Bay in North Tyneside, has secondary breast cancer.
She has written poems to help her deal with the illness and to inspire others.
Her book, Ode to a Titty, is raising funds for local cancer charities.
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Extreme Networks (EXTR +8% ) is up another 10% after hours following fiscal Q4 results where it swung to a better profit than expected and issued strong guidance for the start of its new fiscal year.
Revenues rose 28% and EPS gained 70% to $0.17. Operating margin was 12.2% on a non-GAAP basis, 360 basis points better than the prior year's Q4.
Gross margin, meanwhile, improved 480 basis points (9%) to 56.9%.
Revenue breakout: Product, $140.8M (up 33%); Service, $38M (up 12%).
Cash and investments came to $130.5M at quarter's end, up $36.4M Y/Y. Inventory ending the quarter was $45.9M.
For Q1 the company is targeting $200M-$210M in revenues (well above consensus for $168M), non-GAAP gross margin of 55.5%-57.5%, opex of $105M-$109M and EPS of $0.11-$0.17 (above an expected $0.08).
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April 10 IES Holdings Ltd
* IES Holdings amends and expands credit facility
* IES Holdings amends and expands credit facility
* IES Holdings inc says pursuant to amendment, company's maximum revolver amount increased from $70 million to $100 million
* IES Holdings - pursuant to amendment maturity date of revolving credit facility was extended from august 9, 2019 to august 9, 2021 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — Tunisia's Interior Ministry says a suspected extremist blew himself up in the Ben Guerdane area near the border with Libya following a standoff with police.
The man's identity hasn't been disclosed. The ministry said in a statement issued Monday that a second suspect was shot during an exchange of fire.
Authorities said the two were members of Jund al-Khilafa, an armed group which has pledged allegiance to the Islamic State.
Tunisia's security forces battled armed groups that attacked security and military sites in Ben Guerdane two years ago with the alleged goal of creating an emirate. Some of the groups crossed over from Libya.
Tunisian security forces killed more than 50 alleged attackers. More than a dozen officers and seven civilians also died.
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An 81-year-old man was killed in a North Fort Myers crash involving a semi-truck Monday morning.
Troopers said Jack K. Slosser attempted a left-turn onto US-41 from Diplomat Parkway, and pulled into the path of an oncoming semi.
The semi crossed the median and into the northbound lanes of 41, partly overturning and losing sheets of drywall.
Slosser was taken to Lee Memorial Hospital where he died.
The truck driver was not injured.
FHP said no charges will be filed.
The crash happened at 11:30 a.m.
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THE dollar edged lower against a basket of currencies on Monday, snapping a five-day rising streak as investors took profits before a US central bank meeting this week, and the Swedish crown fell on pension-related outflows.
The Fed is widely expected to raise interest rates
Aug 14 (Reuters) - EVOLVA HOLDING SA:
* H1 PRODUCT SALES UP STRONGLY AND NOW ACCOUNTING FOR 25% OF TOTAL REVENUES (1H 2016: 11%), OVERALL REVENUES COMPARABLE WITH LAST YEAR​
* CASH POSITION OF CHF 33.8 MILLION ON 30 JUNE 2017 (31 DECEMBER 2016: CHF 47.5M) ‍​
* FY OUTLOOK: WE EXPECT TO CONTINUE EXPANDING OUR CUSTOMER PIPELINE‍​
* H1 NET RESULT -20.3 MILLION CHF VERSUS -18.8 MILLION CHF YEAR AGO
* EXPECTS REVENUES FROM RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE SECOND HALF TO BE SLIGHTLY BELOW THE LEVEL OF THE FIRST HALF.‍​ Source text: bit.ly/2wHFpGp Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
PARIS French police detained a suspect after an American woman was stabbed to death on Thursday in an eastern suburb of Paris, a police source said.
The source gave no details of the incident which took place in Montreuil and did not identify the victim beyond saying that an American passport was found on her.
Le Figaro newspaper said on its website that the woman was a tourist aged about 50. It said the attacker was a homeless person who objected to her taking photos of graffiti on walls in the area.
The police source could not confirm whether the attacker was a homeless person, saying the investigation would determine the exact circumstances.
(Reporting by Elizabeth Pineau; Writing By Richard Balmforth; Editing by Adrian Croft)
Beunos Aires, Oct 7 (IANS) Argentina's international midfielder Fernando Gago will be sidelined for at least six months after rupturing the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee, Albiceleste officials said.
The 31-year-old suffered the injury just two minutes after being introduced as a second-half substitute for Ever Benega in Argentina's 0-0 draw with Peru in their World Cup qualifier here on Thursday, reports Xinhua news agency.
Team doctors confirmed the extent of Gago's injury early on Friday and said the former Real Madrid player would likely have surgery next week.
Argentina coach Jorge Sampaoli saluted Gago, who was making his first international appearance since rupturing an Achilles tendon in 2015.
"It was a hammer blow for Fernando," Sampaoli told a press conference. "It was very painful. He is a valuable player for us and was very keen to participate."
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Oscar-nominated actor James Woods says he’s retiring from the entertainment industry.
The news was included in a press release issued by Woods’ real estate agent offering Woods’ Rhode Island lake house for sale.
Allen Gammons said Friday that Woods is 70 and wants to relax. He says the actor’s brother and mother recently died, and he hopes to spend more time on passions including photography, antiquing and poker.
Woods is known for his conservative political views. He has said that’s made it tough to find work in Hollywood.
Gammons said Woods’ decision was not political.
Actress Amber Tamblyn last month said Woods tried to pick her up when she was 16. Woods called a lie on Twitter. Gammons said Woods declined to comment Friday when asked about Tamblyn’s accusation.
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March 19 (Reuters) - Worthington Energy Inc:
* WORTHINGTON ENERGY- ON MARCH 16, BOARD DECIDED TO GO FORWARD WITH VOLUNTARY FILING FOR BANKRUPTCY UNDER CHAPTER 11 OF U.S. BANKRUPTCY CODE
* WORTHINGTON ENERGY - CO CURRENTLY HAS TOTAL INDEBTEDNESS OF ABOUT $2.8 MILLION - SEC FILING
* WORTHINGTON ENERGY- IN PREPARATION FOR BANKRUPTCY FILING CO SUBMITTING PREPACKAGED PLAN OF REORGANIZATION TO CREDITORS, IS SOLICITING THEIR APPROVAL
* WORTHINGTON ENERGY - ON MARCH 14, CHARLES VOLK RESIGNED FROM HIS POSITION AS CEO OF CO
* WORTHINGTON ENERGY INC - ON MARCH 14, DIRECTORS OF CO APPOINTED AL KAU AS DIRECTOR, CEO OF CO Source text: (bit.ly/2HLwlF1) Further company coverage:
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A company that supplied gambling devices to an Indian reservation in New Mexico while it was operating casinos in violation of federal law has agreed to a financial settlement with the state Gaming Control Board.
A man who was the subject of an intense 10 day manhunt after he burglarized a Janesville gun shop and mailed a threatening manifesto to the White House was in Rock County Court on Monday. Joseph Jakubowski struck an argumentative tone with the court commissioner during the closed circuit session.
“I’m not your slave man, you can’t tell me what to do,” the 32 year-old told Court Commissioner Larry Barton before Barton ordered his microphone to be muted.
Barton set bail for Joseph Jakubowski at $30,000 for Jakubowski, who was taken into custody last Friday morning. He’s charged with burglary while arming himself with a weapon, felony theft of firearms and possession of burglary tools.
Jakubowski also faces charges in federal court although a federal indictment has not yet been issued. His preliminary hearing in Rock County Court is set for 2:30 p.m. April 25.
Two men and a woman were on Sunday night (April 23) arrested with methamphetamine pills and Ice worth about 64 million baht in a raid at a rented room in a housing project in Krathum Baen district of Samut Sakhon by police and soldiers.
The drug suspects were identified as Namchai Sae Tia, 43, Panya Sae Sim, 43, and Ms Chananya Boonlert, 20.
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GREENVILLE CO., SC (WSPA) – Deputies are looking for a man they say used a stolen van to crash into multiple vehicles and a Walgreens in Greenville County, Saturday morning.
The Sheriff’s Office says a stolen white Honda Odyssey intentionally crashed into more than a dozen vehicles at The Lofts of Greenville on Smythe Street around 6:30am.
The front entry gate at the complex was also damaged.
The Honda Odyssey also crashed into the front of the Walgreens on White Horse Road.
Deputies say the stolen Honda Odyssey has been recovered.
Greenville County deputies say the suspect is male but could provide no further information.
We will update this story as more information becomes available.
The elderly woman was driving a silver Ford Focus involved in a collision with a red Vauxhall Astra and a silver BMW M3.
Police say a man in his 20s and a man in his 50s were the drivers of the other two cars and sustained minor injuries.
The crash happened at about 2.30pm on Tuesday on the A5 at Crackley Bank, between Telford and Weston Park.
The road was closed while emergency services attended the scene.
Police are urging anyone was in the area at the time to contact them on 101 quoting incident number 420s of July 3, 2018.
Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or at crimestoppers-uk.org
Andreas Clark was at Orange Agricultural Institute on Wednesday and Thursday for a wine and agricultural industry innovation forum, led by the NSW Department of Primary Industries. "In the past, grapes from here and other regions have been made into bigger blends and Orange as a brand wasn't front and centre," he said.
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Story highlights The estimate represents a sharp increase over recent numbers provided by the US
This uptick in fighting in Mosul could be one reason for the new body count estimate
Washington (CNN) The US Special Operations head said Tuesday that the US and its allies had eliminated more than 60,000 ISIS fighters.
"We have killed over 60,000," Gen. Raymond "Tony" Thomas, commander of US Special Operations command, told a symposium Maryland.
Thomas oversees America's elite Special Operations troops, including Navy SEALs and Army Green Berets, which have played a large role in combating the terror organization, including raids against key leaders.
His estimate represents a sharp increase over recent numbers provided by the US and its allies.
A senior US military official told CNN in December that as many as 50,000 ISIS fighters had been killed, calling that figure a conservative estimate.
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Cody Latimer has left the Denver Broncos to sign with the New York Giants, the wide receiver announced on Twitter (via Giants Wire). Terms of the contract are unknown.
Latimer (6-2, 215 pounds) was selected by the Broncos in the second round of the 2014 NFL draft out of Indiana. When he was drafted, Latimer was projected to emerge as the team’s No. 3 receiver but he failed to ever live up to that expectation.
Latimer did emerge as an excellent special teams player, but Denver certainly wasn’t hoping to land a special teams ace in exchange for a second-round pick. The fifth-year receiver had a career year in 2017, catching 19 passes for 287 yards and two touchdowns.
The receiver also returned 18 kickoffs for 439 yards during his time with the Broncos, an average of 24.4 yards per return. With Bennie Fowler also not expected to return, Denver will need to look for a new No. 3 receiver and more returner depth this offseason.
Reno Omokri, a former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, has attacked the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to President Muhammadu Buhari, Garba Shehu, and Buhari’s Special Adviser on media, Femi Adesina, saying there is life after Aso Rock.
Omokri claimed that the duo was telling Nigerians lies so as to promote President Buhari.
In a tweet on Wednesday, the former presidential aide, however, advised the pair not to destroy themselves by hyping the President.
“Sincere advice to @GarShehu and @FemAdesina-there is life after @AsoRock. If you lose your credibility telling lies to promote a failed leader, what would you do with your life when his Presidency ends? Buhari is 76.
“ You guys are still young. Don’t destroy yourselves to hype him!,” he wrote
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MUMBAI: A five-year-old boy was killed and his mother sustained serious injuries when a wall collapsed on them after a LPG cylinder exploded at their home in neighbouring Navi Mumbai this morning, the police said.
As the woman woke up in the morning and went to the kitchen to switch on the stove in her apartment, located in Kalamboli area, the gas from the leaking LPG cylinder came in contact with the flame leading to the explosion, a police official said.
Due to the impact of the blast, a wall of the house collapsed on the woman and other family members who were fast asleep, he said.
The woman and her son suffered serious injuries in the mishap.
They were rushed to a hospital where the child, identified as Sohan Baban Katke, was declared dead before admission, the official said.
The Kalamboli police registered an accidental death report and was investigating the incident, he added.
Police say one man has been shot and killed outside of a northwest Houston apartment complex.Authorities responded to reports of a shooting in the 3000 block of Hollister around 7:00 a.m.According to reports, a man was found shot in the parking lot of the apartment complex.CPR was attempted, but the victim died.Investigators said they are working to learn more about the shooting.
Coffee County officials need your help to find a missing man. (Source: Coffee County Sheriff's Office)
Coffee County officials need your help to find a missing man.
Wayne Gaskin, 53, has been missing for 10 days from the Douglas area.
Authorities said he was last seen driving a blue late 80's Chevy C-10 Truck.
Gaskin is described as a tall man with straight, black hair.
If you've seen him or know where he may be, call Douglas Police at 912-384-2222 or the Coffee County Sheriff's Office at 912-384-7675.
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Adaptive reuse, or the restoration of a historic property into usable real estate, has grown in popularity among Houston developers looking for space in an increasingly dense inner Loop. But not all of these projects are created equal, and there's more nuance to a successful renovation project than simply stumbling upon a a unique building and turning it into a bar, Houston developers and brokers said.
With the arrival of very cold weather over the past weekend and the likelihood of more to come over the winter, NHS Choices has advice on keeping warm and keeping well.
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3rd Circ. Revives Disability Suit Against Theater Chain
Law360, Clifton, N.J. (October 6, 2017, 8:32 PM EDT) -- The Third Circuit on Friday revived a lawsuit accusing a movie theater chain of refusing to provide tactile interpreters for a deaf-blind moviegoer, finding that entertainment venues must supply such auxiliary aids and services under the Americans with Disabilities Act to make the content of the performances accessible to disabled patrons.
In a precedential opinion, a circuit panel vacated a Pennsylvania federal court judgment in favor of Cinemark USA Inc., rejecting the court's reasoning that tactile interpretation was not provided during the company's normal course of...
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April 24 (Reuters) - Sterling Bancorp:
* ANNOUNCES RECORD RESULTS FOR THE FIRST QUARTER OF 2018 WITH EARNINGS PER SHARE AVAILABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS OF $0.43 (AS REPORTED) AND $0.45 (AS ADJUSTED), REPRESENTING GROWTH OF 48.3% AND 45.2% OVER THE SAME QUARTER A YEAR AGO
* Q1 GAAP EARNINGS PER SHARE $0.43
* Q1 EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW $0.45 — THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S
* QTRLY NET INTEREST INCOME $234.4 MILLION VERSUS $108.8 MILLION Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday visited the forward posts of Assam Rifles along the Myanmar border and witnessed their ongoing operations, an official release said.
Sitharaman, who arrived in Dimapur on Tuesday, further visited areas under the responsibility of the Dimapur-based Spear Corps, accompanied by Corps Commander, Lt Gen Gopal R.
At the forward posts, she witnessed first hand the prevalent conditions and ongoing operations of units deployed to guard the border guarding and was briefed by local commanders, the release said, adding the Defence Minister expressed immense satisfaction on high standards of professionalism and dedication displayed by units and formations of Spear Corps.
Sitharaman also interacted with state government functionaries and representatives of other security agencies. She also met local community leaders and appreciated their cooperation in maintaining security of the area.
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CARACAS Stung by rebukes around Latin America over its democratic credentials, Venezuela's socialist government condemned on Thursday a "right-wing regional pact" against it.
"We reject the Peruvian government's rude support for the violent and extremist sectors in Venezuela," Foreign Minister Delcy Rodriguez said in a series of tweets aimed at countries criticizing a move to annul the opposition-led congress.
(Reporting by Girish Gupta; Writing by Andrew Cawthorne; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
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Alabama State Troopers report that a Florala couple was killed Tuesday night when their truck struck a tree on Hwy. 52 between Geneva and Samson.
Troopers report that at 7:15 PM a 1996 Chevy Silverado, driven by 55-year-old Karen Lynn Creech, was headed west and struck a tree in the highway across a power line about two miles east of Samson. Karen Creech and her passenger, 68-year-old Roy Thomas Creech, were both killed.
Both victims were pronounced dead at the scene by Geneva County Coroner Hagler Ward. The investigation continues into the cause of the accident.
In another accident at the same location, Lucy Adams was headed west in a Nissan pickup truck and struck the same tree and power line. Adams was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - At least 10 people were killed and 35 wounded by a car bomb on Monday in a busy square in Baghdad's sprawling Sadr City district, police and medical sources said.
There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack but Islamic State regularly targets civilian areas in the heavily fortified capital. Three bombs killed 29 people across the city on Saturday.
(Reporting by Kareem Raheem; Editing by Louise Ireland)
Watch helicopters draw water from reservoir to drop on Thomas Fire
Help is on its way for the raging Southern California wildfires as helicopters draw water from a reservoir to drop on flames near Shepard Mesa Road in Carpinteria on Sunday afternoon.
Cocaine admissions in a Kerry treatment centre have doubled in one year.
2017 figures from the Talbot Grove Treatment Centre in Castleisland reveal a 100% increase in admissions primarily related to cocaine, in comparison to the previous year.
Cocaine related admissions to the centre – whose clients hail primarily from Kerry, Cork, Limerick and the south-west region – made up 10% of overall admissions last year.
Con Cremin, Executive Director at Talbot Grove, said the increase in admissions in Kerry reflects the national trend.
He said there seems to be a correlation between improvements in the economy and the increase in cocaine use:
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press release: Chance Ensemble explores the connections between wilderness experiences and alternative chamber music through setting select text from John Muir to music. Muir, “Father of the National Parks” and known for his conservation advocacy, inspires Chance to create a philosophical landscape by combining his writings with their musical interpretations of his adventures in nature. Rooted in a desire to surround audiences with nature’s beauty, Chance will take you for a “walk in the woods”– from the comfort of your seat.
Wednesday’s storm generated thousands of images, but none so bizarre as one from Petty Harbour. It looks like Leo Hearn is walking on water, but he was actually standing on a submerged stage. Hearn was trying to save an important piece of the community, an historic stage that used to hold dorys for underprivileged kids.
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A March 5 campaign ad in which Kelda Roys, seeking the Wisconsin governorship, breastfeeds her four-month old daughter has sparked both praise and criticism online. Kelda Roys for Governor
March 29 Travelsky Technology Ltd :
* Board recommended distribution of a final cash dividend of RMB0.222 per share for year 2016
* FY profit attributable to equity holders of co was approximately RMB2,421.1 million, representing an increase of approximately 26.5%
* Total revenue amounted to approximately RMB6,223.2 million, an increase of approximately 13.7%
* Estimates that group's planned capital expenditure for 2017 will amount to approximately RMB2,205.0 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
On Friday, Robbie Schoen will celebrate a birthday - his 59th - and if he considers it his sweetest birthday yet, well, who's to blame him? Last February, the well-known Santa Cruz artist suffered a massive stroke on the right side of his brain. Considering all the possible circumstances of such a devastating stroke, he's well aware that he's lucky to see another birthday.
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FREEDOM Whale Watch owner Sue Reid purchased the vessel in the 2009, and has taken part in Hervey Bay's traditional Blessing of the Fleet ever since.
Riding aboard with a number of passengers on Saturday to an enchanted crowd, the boat was blessed by five pastors wishing a prosperous whale watching season.
"It was very lovely; so calm and serene outside the harbour coming in to be blessed," Ms Reid said.
Historically, the blessing is meant to occur prior to a season but the current one is obviously already under way. "The blessing always happens at a slightly different time each year and happened a bit later this season," she said.
"We've seen lots and lots of whales already this year."
Hervey Bay newcomer Ruth Macartney came out to enjoy the festivities
"It's my second year living here but my first time coming to the Blessing of the Fleet," Ms Macartney said.
"It's a great night out being a part of the community."
Well I’m a fan of the anime but have yet to actually play any of the games but this is the latest one for the Ps4 it hasn’t came to the Us yet.
CAIRO (AP) — Egypt's president has again accused unknown parties of being behind the 2016 murder of an Italian researcher, alleging a plot to sabotage bilateral relations during a ceremony marking the start of a massive gas project with Italian energy firm Eni.
President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi spoke during the Wednesday ceremony in Port Said to inaugurate the offshore Zohr field, touted as the largest ever in the Mediterranean.
Thanking Eni CEO Claudio Descalzi directly, el-Sissi said: "Do you now know why they wanted to undermine relations between Egypt and Italy? So we don't get to be here." He pledged Egypt would help bring the killers of the 28-year-old researcher to justice.
Rome prosecutor Giuseppe Pignatone wrote in a recent letter that Egyptian secret services had a role in Regeni's abduction, torture and killing.
Before Torruella, Kayatta, and Barron, Circuit Judges.Gregory G. Garre, with whom Alexandra Shechtel, Latham &Watkins, LLP, Neal S. Manne, Alexander L. Kaplan, Weston L. O'Black, Michael C. Kelso, Susman Godfrey L.L.P., Eduardo A. Zayas-Marxuach, Francisco G. Bruno-Rovira, McConnell ValdA©s LLC, AndrA©s W. LA3pez and The Law Offices of AndrA©s W. LA3pez, P.S.C., were on brief, for appellants. Eduardo J. Corretjer-Reyes, with whom Corretjer, L.L.C. was on brief, for appellee.
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday he had very frank discussions with U.S. President Donald Trump on the Iran nuclear agreement and believes the two countries should begin work to forge a new accord to address concerns about Tehran.
Macron told a news conference that four issues needed to be addressed: including blocking any Iranian nuclear activity until 2025, putting an end to Iranian ballistic missile activity and finding a political solution to contain Iran in the region.
“This is the only way to bring about stability,” Macron told a news conference with Trump.
There are on the KXLY-TV Spokane story from 8 hrs ago, titled Hill Republicans eye busy first 100 days of 2017. In it, KXLY-TV Spokane reports that:
"Buckle up" was the advice Vice President-elect Mike Pence gave Hill Republicans about the hectic pace ahead for Capitol Hill's first 100 days in 2017. The Republican-controlled Congress returns Tuesday to begin an aggressive push on a range of policies that their new partner -- President-elect Donald Trump -- can help turn into law.
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MACON, Ga. — A Georgia woman has admitted making false threats to blow up daycare centres.
U.S. Attorney Charles Peeler in Macon said in a news release that 26-year-old Jasmine Bradley pleaded guilty Monday to conveying false information and perpetuating a hoax.
Prosecutors say Bradley used Facebook to make a bomb threat in April 2017 against the Child Care Network School in Macon, where she worked. The message said a bomb had been planted and someone would “blow up every little face in that centre tomorrow.”
Investigators determined Bradley had posted the threat. After they arrested her while she was at work at the school, she admitted making other threats to that daycare and others in the area.
She faces up to five years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000.
A high school senior in Wisconsin is using a 3D printer to get a three-legged golden retriever on all fours.
April 28 Publity AG:
* Publity's final figures show significant increase in profits for 2016 and positive outlook for 2017
* Net profit for year rises from 12.5 million euros to 23.1 million euros in 2016; earnings per share at EUR 3.89
* Guidance for assets under management (AuM) as at end of December 2017 raised to 5.2 billion euros; AuM of 7 billion euros expected by end of 2018
* Dividend target of 2.80 euros per share confirmed for 2016 financial year
* Further increase in sales and profits expected for 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) – Knoxville police have received reports that people in the area have been sent a video containing child pornography on Facebook.
Police are asking people that have received this video to not share the video with anyone and to notify Facebook immediately.
*Child Pornography Video Alert* Facebook users are receiving a disturbing video displaying illegal acts. Law Enforcement is aware. DO NOT share the video, report it to Facebook immediately, then delete it. https://t.co/MFIunjMfAR pic.twitter.com/9UZfaxZ1pp — Knoxville Police TN (@Knoxville_PD) February 3, 2018
According to police, Facebook is working to remove all links to the video on the website.
After reporting the video on Facebook, police say you should delete the video from your account.
Sharing the video can be considered distributing child pornography and you could be criminally charged.
Red locusts have already reached densities of as much as 50 per square meter over 76,000 hectares in an area known as the Kafue Flats, Moses Okhoba, director of the International Red Locust Control Organization for Central and Southern Africa, said in an interview late Tuesday. If uncontrolled, they could form swarms of 40 million insects, destroying corn fields in their way.
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Popular chippy Simpsons Fish and Chips – in Cheltenham – has launched the product today at a cost of £2 a pop.
The Easter favourite is battered and thrown into the deep frier until the chocolate becomes warm and gooey.
But on Twitter, foodies are locked in debate as to whether the idea of the snack with batter is scintillating or disgusting.
One said: "I love a Creme Egg. But deep fried? No thank you."
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The dinner services at Mar-a-Lago on a recent April weekend were a groaning table of potential news items: Secretary of State Rex Tillerson was in attendance, as were New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, and Marvel Entertainment Chief Executive Ike Perlmutter. The President of the United States greeted them all on his customary dinnertime strolls, and even stopped by the table of billionaire David Koch, who spurned him during the election.
(WTNH)–It’s been a tough stretch of games for the Hartford Yard Goats, as they lost their fifth straight game on Tuesday night.
Despite the losing streak, the crowds continue to pack Dunkin’ Donuts Park. More than 5,000 fans were in the joint on Tuesday.
The park opened two months ago, and it continues to get rave reviews. Players and coaches agree that the fan support gives them a real advantage in the Eastern League.
“This is an unbelievable knowledgeable fan base,they’re enthusiastic, supportive and they know baseball,” said manager Jerry Weinstein. “They yell at the right time, they stay from pitch one to the last pitch of the game no matter how bad or good the game is. This is an unbelievable place.”
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There are few names that carry so much weight as Toyota Supra for those brought up during the model line's 80s and 90s heyday. Now Toyota’s plan to resurrect the name involves BMW which it will share in the development and produce its new Z4 on the same platform.
To be built alongside the upcoming Z4 roadster, the new Toyota Supra will not only share a front engined, rear-wheel drive platform, but will likely also use a cross section of BMW power units according to new leaked internal BMW documentation. Expected engine options include two 2-litre turbocharged four-cylinders and a 3-litre turbocharged straight-six, all exclusively paired to an automatic gearbox.
Punters are racing to place their bets on the possible name of the new royal baby. A spokesman for betting company Ladbrokes says 'James' is the favourite with punters. Over 100,000 bets have been placed across the UK betting industry as the world eagerly awaits the announcement from Kensington Palace.
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MIDDLESBROUGH, England (AP) — Gaston Ramirez’s late miss provided a timely reminder of Middlesbrough’s need for attacking reinforcements in a 0-0 draw with struggling champion Leicester in the English Premier League on Monday.
The Uruguayan steered his half-volley wide from eight yards to sum up a frustrating afternoon for the hosts, who are five points above the relegation zone.
Shorn of injured pair Islam Slimani and Danny Drinkwater, as well as the suspended Jamie Vardy, Leicester should be satisfied with the point.
Leicester, which is in 14th place, missed opportunities from Leonardo Ulloa and Christian Fuchs.
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March 30 Advanced Integrated Manufacturing Corp Ltd
* Refers to joint announcement dated 24 november 2016 made by hao corp pte. ltd. And co in relation to proposed voluntary delisting of co
* Wishes to announce that sgx-st has in its letter advised that it has no objection to delisting Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
1:33 Repealing Obamacare without replacement 'irresponsible,' say York Co. protesters Pause
1:42 Winthrop students: Rock Hill buses would make city more accessible
0:50 Video: Winthrop MBB players complete the "roses are red" poem
0:56 Sugar Creek Elementary hosts Fort Mill robotics event
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SEOUL, March 29 South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix Inc is in talks with Japanese financial investors about forming a consortium and jointly bidding for Toshiba's memory chip business, Korea Economic Daily reported on Wednesday citing unnamed sources.
The paper said SK Hynix, the world's No. 2 memory chip maker behind Samsung Electronics Co Ltd, plans to submit a preliminary bid for the Toshiba chip business on Wednesday. The Japanese firm put up the business for sale in response to a $6.3 billion writedown expected from exposure to its U.S. nuclear unit Westinghouse.
An SK Hynix spokesman declined to comment on the report.
(Reporting by Se Young Lee; Editing by Stephen Coates)
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SHEBOYGAN — Sheboygan police arrested on Sunday, January 1st a 25-year-old man in connection with an armed robbery at the Petro Center on Union Ave. This, after officials received a tip from a citizen.
Officials say the suspect entered the store shortly before 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 31st. He eventually displayed a knife and asked the attendant for money. The attendant allowed the man to take the money from the register and the suspect fled the area. The attendant was not injured during the event.
Official say the suspect has been placed in the Sheboygan County Detention Center. He is expected to be charged with armed robbery.
Ruth Wilson keeps it chic and sophisticated in a white dress while striking a pose on the carpet at the 2017 British Independent Film Awards held at Old Billingsgate on Sunday (December 10) in London, England.
The 35-year-old The Affair star was joined at the event by Rami Malek, Olga Kurylenko, Andrea Riseborough, Downton Abbey‘s Joanne Froggatt, Hayley Atwell, Gary Oldman and his wife Gisele Schmidt, Thomas Sangster, Jason Isaacs, Vanessa Redgrave, Joely Richardson and Julie Walters.
Jordan Peele‘s Get Out won the only non-British accolade of the night, Best International Independent Film, and Gary was honored with the Variety award.
FYI: Ruth is wearing a Calvin Klein dress. Hayley is wearing a Jenny Packham gown.
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) – State Rep. Timm Ormsby, D-Spokane, has pleaded guilty to reckless driving for a February incident in which he lost control of his vehicle and rolled it into a neighbor’s yard in Thurston County.
The 58-year-old Ormsby was initially charged with driving under the influence after tests showed his blood-alcohol content was between 0.11 and 0.09. The legal limit is 0.08.
The Spokesman-Review says that in exchange for the guilty plea, he received a fine of $941, two years of supervision and must meet with victims of DUI cases. He already completed alcohol treatment before entering the plea and lost his license for 90 days.
Ormsby, who has been in the Legislature since 2003, was headed home from a bar on the evening of Feb. 10 when the incident occurred.
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BERLIN (Reuters) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Monday that welfare and social spending must take precedence over the increased military expenditure demanded by U.S. President Donald Trump.
The conservative leader's Social Democratic (SPD) rivals in an election on Sept. 24 have accused her of bowing to the U.S. administration's demand that Germany meet NATO's spending target of 2 percent of national output on defense.
The SPD, who lag Merkel's Christian Democrats in the polls by some 15 percentage points, said Germany would have to nearly double current defense spending from 37 billion euros ($43.65 billion) to meet the NATO target.
Merkel's ruling coalition, which includes the SPD as junior partner, has approved defense spending hikes that fall short of the NATO target.
Russia tells White House it will not return Crimea to Ukraine
MOSCOW Russia said on Wednesday it would not hand back Crimea to Ukraine or discuss the matter with foreign partners after the White House said U.S. President Donald Trump expected the annexed Black Sea peninsula to be returned.
Several hundred people have gathered at an opposition protest demanding that an upcoming local election in the Serbian capital of Belgrade be free and fair.
Opposition leaders have alleged that the ruling parties have been beefing up voters' lists ahead of the ballot expected next spring. The authorities have denied this.
The Belgrade race is viewed as a test of President Aleksandar Vucic's rule. Vucic swept the presidential elections earlier this year and his right-leaning coalition controls the government, but opposition parties are hoping to undermine his power in Belgrade.
Opposition leaders have accused Vucic of stifling democratic freedoms, exerting pressure on the media and threating opponents.
Protesters on Friday put forward a set of demands, including equal treatment in the media and international observers at the Belgrade vote.
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Waterloo Regional police are looking for information after a woman was sexually assaulted while walking in Cambridge.
Police say they received reports of an assault around 1 a.m. Saturday morning.
They say a 33-year-old Cambridge woman was reportedly pushed to the ground and assaulted by an unknown man while walking in the area of Queen Street and Renwick Avenue.
The victim suffered minor injuries and a passerby drove her home.
Police are looking for anyone with information.
Forest officials in Songkhla province have been accused by police of misappropriating 65 million baht worth of fragrant Agarwood which was seized by forest officials but later ordered to be returned to their owner by the court.
Pol Col Somboon Thongsomboon, superintendent of Kuan Meet police in Songkhla, said he had filed a complaint, accusing a group of forest officials of the Forest Resources Management Office of malfeasance in office for having misappropriated 13 kilogrammes of fragrant Agarwood worth about 65 million baht which was impounded and kept under their care.
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Nurses, it’s not too late to cash in on a delicious deal at Chipotle. The chain is offering all nurses (RN, NP, CRNA, CNS, CNM, LVN, CNA and local equivalents) a buy one, get offer.
Nurses who bring a valid work ID can take advantage of the deal. They can have the choice of a buy one get one burrito, bowl, salad or tacos.
Split the cost of the meal with a co-worker or just have it all for yourself!
The promotion is available at restaurants only.
Chipotle is giving away free burritos to nurses. https://t.co/ppgxJBsKw2 pic.twitter.com/ujrPzsnN55 — Food & Wine (@foodandwine) June 8, 2017
DUESSELDORF, Germany German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble said on Thursday he was upbeat a deal would soon be struck on the review of Greece's bailout but added that he was not yet sure if this would be achieved at a euro zone finance ministers meeting on Friday.
Talks between Greece, the European Union and the Washington-based International Monetary Fund have dragged on for months due to differences over Greece's fiscal progress, labor and energy market reforms, rekindling worries of a new crisis in Europe.
(Reporting by Tom Kaeckenhoff; Writing by Michelle Martin)
MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) - About 30 coal cars in a Montana Rail Link freight train derailed along the Clark Fork River in northwestern Montana.
MRL spokesman Joe Lewis says the derailment happened at about 11 p.m. Sunday near Noxon, just east of the Idaho border.
Lewis says no one was injured and the train was not hauling any hazardous materials. Coal spilled out of several of the cars. Lewis did not know when the main rail line would reopen.
The cause of the derailment is under investigation.
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TransCanada Corp (TRP.TO), Canada's No.2 pipeline operator, said on Wednesday it would spend about $2 billion through 2021 to expand its natural gas gathering pipeline in western Canada.
The investment will be used to build new pipeline infrastructure to move natural gas from western Canada to North American markets, the company said.
The announcement comes a day after the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) called for new pipelines in an annual report.
TransCanada's expansion plan will connect Montney, Duvernay and Deep Basin production to its NOVA Gas Transmission pipeline system in Alberta.
Construction is expected to begin early in 2019 and final projects to be in service by the second quarter of 2021, the company said.
Hundreds attended a wonderful dining experience in Clovis, all for a great cause. A Night at the Chef's Table was put on Sunday night by Rev's at the Clovis Veteran's Memorial District.The six course experience benefited the American Cancer Society.Action News Anchor Tony Cabrera was Sunday's emcee, while fellow anchor Liz Harrison was the guest of honor.ABC30 is proud sponsor of the event.
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A crowd of protesters gathered outside the old Durham County courthouse on Main Street Monday evening in opposition to a Confederate monument in front of the government building.
Around 7:10 p.m. a woman climbed the statue using a ladder and attached a rope around the statue.
Moments later, The crowd pulled on the rope and the statue fell. One man quickly ran up and spat on the statue and several others began kicking it.
In 1924, the Confederate statue was dedicated to Durham.
Engraved on the front of the monument is “The Confederate States of America.”
Above it, is a statue representing a soldier who fought in the civil war.
“It needs to be removed,” Loan Tran, an organizer, said earlier Monday. “These Confederate statues in Durham, in North Carolina, all across the country.”
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Jennifer Finnegan is a first-time mama!
The 38-year-old actress, who stars on CBS' Salvation, revealed on Instagram Friday that she welcomed her first child, daughter Ella, with husband Jonathan Silverman.
"One week ago today, On September 29th, after a 28 hour labor, our little girl was born into the world," Finnegan wrote. "Happy One-Week Birthday, Ella Jack 💕💕💕 We love you very much."
Jay Ellis’ Sassy Shoot Gets Dragged
Let’s get this out the way: Jay Ellis and Lawrence are two different people. We do understand that, right? That doesn’t matter. He still posed in these heada$$ clothes and the internet went to town on him. It was a perfect time for people to get their Insecure anxiety out in the world.
Lawrence out here looking like Count Dracula of Inglewood. 😂 Issa, call him girl. pic.twitter.com/daUd1NnzE1 — Nina Parker (@MzGossipGirl) October 6, 2017
So take a look at the insane clothes and the #LawrenceHive in crisis.
Dutch police have shot a man who was shouting ‘Allahu Akbar’ as he tried to attack them with an axe.
The 26-year-old man was heard screaming the Arabic for 'God is greatest'while waving the weapon.
According to Netherlands news site NU, police entered his apartment and were attacked.
During the fighting, officers reportedly tried unsuccessfully to taser the man, who stabbed a police dog.
The man has been taken to hospital in critical condition but NOS reports he is now stable.
Mayor Cor Lamers told NU the man was of a Syrian background and 'was known to different aid agencies'.
Republican and author Peter Fitzsimons takes a look at The Jerilderie Letter and the circumstances which led to Ned Kelly dictating these 8000 words to Joe Byrne in 1879. Was it Australia's first republican manifesto?
The Nike Dunk still reigns supreme.
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A pro-Trump group is airing ads in a dozen Republican-held House districts aimed at drumming up support for the White House's wounded drive to repeal President Barack Obama's health care law. The $3 million campaign comes during a two-week congressional recess in which GOP lawmakers' town hall meetings have been rocked by liberal supporters of Obama's 2010 statute.
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Coconut Grove’s one-of-a-kind King Mango Strut didn’t disappoint in 2016.
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From their Ocean & Montana EP.
Polaris Music Prize winner Kaytranada and Compton rapper Buddy have released a video for their track ‘World of Wonders’ from their recently released EP Ocean & Montana.
The two traipse Los Angeles, looking like they’re having the best time ever, from dancing in the street to a night cruise in a Jeep with the top down. Check it out below.
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Shares in the Taiwanese chip maker United Microelectronics Corp (UMC) rose Wednesday after a Chinese court blocked its US competitor Micron Technology from selling 26 types of memory chips in China over a patent infringement case brought by UMC.
In morning trade, UMC stock was up more than 0.5 percent on the Taiwan Stock Exchange.
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ZURICH, April 12 Chocolate and cocoa product maker Barry Callebaut confirmed mid-term guidance of 4-6 percent sales volume growth after net profit rose more than expected in the six months to February, as a phase-out of less profitable contracts in its cocoa business bore first fruit.
Chocolate makers face declining global demand, but Barry Callebaut is outperforming the market because big groups outsource their chocolate production to the company and its gourmet business for chefs is also growing quickly.
"Whilst markets remain volatile, we have built a healthy chocolate portfolio and expect the good momentum to continue," the company, which supplies chocolate to food groups such as Nestle and Unilever , said in a statement on Wednesday.
Net profit rose to 142.1 million Swiss francs($141.08 million) in the first half of fiscal year 2016/17, ahead of a 127 million franc forecast in a Reuters poll. ($1 = 1.0072 Swiss francs) (Reporting by Silke Koltrowitz, editing by John Miller)
NZ sex workers undercut by illegal foreign prostitutes
Workers in the industry say they are being crowded out and undercut by immigrants, who are charging half the rates of their New Zealand counterparts.
Borowiecki notched 11 points, 64 PIM and 226 hits through 52 games in 2017-18.
Borowiecki's monstrous hit count ranked 10th in the league this season, but it was a down year for 28-year-old blueliner, as 226 hits was his lowest since the 2013-14 campaign. This is likely the result of missing 30 games to a neck injury and concussion, which could be the price to pay for Borowiecki's physical style of play.
Kolten Wong, who opened the scoring with a solo homer, says the Cardinals “came out with a different energy” and the result was a 2-1 win over the Pirates.
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Aug 15 (Reuters) - NanJi E-Commerce Co Ltd :
* Says it plans to write off its controlling visual design sub-subsidiary located in Shanghai
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Join us as we explore two of the most festive restaurants in New York City! We begin with Rolf’s, a German restaurant in Manhattan that is covered with tens of thousands of lights and other decorations. We then stop at Lillie’s, a Victorian establishment that does Christmas right. These spots have to be seen to be believed.
Footage taken in 2016.
Darling allowed four goals on 38 shots during Friday's 4-1 loss to Detroit.
While it's difficult to throw to much shade Darling's way for Friday's outcome, his disappointing campaign continued. Carolina allowed 13 high-danger scoring chances, and Detroit scored on three shots from prime real estate. Still, Darling's poor play has been a season-long drag on the Hurricanes and fantasy owners, as he now sports a disastrous .892 save percentage and 3.06 GAA for the year. Start him at your own risk.
Is it the end of an era? Maybe and maybe not! When Corbin’s Mayor Willard McBurney chose not to seek re-election it will limit his term in office to 12 years. That will make him the longest serving mayor in Corbin’s history.
D'Arnaud was assigned to minor-league camp Monday, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
D'Arnaud figures to open the year at Triple-A Sacramento, although his defensive versatility makes him an appealing reserve option for San Francisco. However, unless injuries become an issue, it's unlikely that d'Arnaud will see regular playing time with the Giants. Over 18 Cactus League games, d'Arnaud went 9-for-32 (.281) and stole five bases.
BRIAN KELLY/Sault Star Ten teams, with an estimated 80 to 100 players, participated in Ontario Winter Carnival Bon Soo's McDougall Energy Big Brother Big Sister Ball Hockey Tournament on Gore Street on Saturday. Top team is awarded Soo Ball Hockey Cup. Treasurer and event co-ordinator Steven McCoy called the tournament “a great fit” with Bon Soo. The tournament was part of a block party that closed Gore Street to traffic. Corporate sponsorships and fundraising by players raised “at least” $10,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Sault Ste. Marie, said McCoy. An online auction continues on the event's Facebook page until Sunday at 5 p.m. Ken Belanger donated a New York Islanders jersey with autographs from the team's 1995-1996 lineup, including Wendel Clark, Todd Bertuzzi and Belanger and pucks signed by Soo Greyhounds Conor Timmins and Boris Katchouk.
Washington, Oregon and Idaho are on pace to set another record in hop acreage, but reports indicate supply is catching up to demand.
The Capital Press reports that USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service estimates the three states will harvest 54,135 acres (85 sq. miles) this year, 6 percent more than the 2016 crop of 50,857 acres..
According to the NASS, Washington accounts for 72 percent of the national average with 38,921 acres. Oregon, with 8,045 acres, is 15 percent of the acreage, and Idaho, with 7,169 acres, is 13 percent of the estimate.
Hop Growers of America officials say acreage has caught up with the needs of small, craft breweries and big brewers are losing market share worldwide.
LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va. – Orlando, Dallas, D.C. Veteran cornerback Orlando Scandrick is staying in the NFC East division.
In a deal first reported by Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network, former Cowboys cornerback Orlando Scandrick has agreed to a two-year deal with the Washington Redskins.
Scandrick, 31 years old, was originally selected by the Cowboys in the fifth round of the 2008 NFL Draft. In nine seasons with the ‘Boys, Scandrick started 69 games – but just 21 the last three seasons as he’s dealt with injury issues.
Last season, a year in which he dealt with a back injury, was the first he’s played since 2012 in which Scandrick did not intercept a pass. He was released by Dallas Saturday.
In addition to last season, Scandrick has been placed on Injured Reserve in 2012 and ’15. In ’15, he missed the entire season with a torn ACL and MCL.
JV Lady Swampcats fall to OP
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The Laurence Manning Academy junior varsity girls’ basketball team lost a hard fought game at Orangeburg Prep Friday afternoon by a score of 40-33. The game was tied at 29 going into fourth quarter.
Tha Lady Swampcats were led in scoring by Breanna Boykin, who had 15 points. Carrie Rickenbaker scored eight points and Audrey Bennett had six. LMA returns to action Tuesday at Cardinal Newman in Columbia. The team’s record is now 9-4.
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Williams (ankle) is without a firm return timetable, Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer reports.
Williams has already been ruled out of Friday's matchup with the Pacers, which will mark his second straight absence since spraining his left ankle Monday night. While coach Steve Clifford intimated that Williams is not expected to miss extended time, the fact that he's without a return date is still a bit concerning. Consider the veteran day-to-day for the time being, with the Hornets likely to continue starting Frank Kaminsky in his place.
Thompson (calf) will come off the bench when he returns to action, which will likely be Tuesday against the Hawks, Jason Lloyd of The Athletic reports.
Thompson hasn't played in more than a calendar month, but after going through full-speed scrimmages at recent practices, the big man is set to play Tuesday night. Coach Tyronn Lue confirmed that, whenever he does return, Thompson will come off the bench, despite the Cavaliers' struggles on the defensive end this season. That means Cleveland will likely go forward with Kevin Love at center, a move that better spaces the floor on offense but forfeits the rim-protection that Thompson brings.
April 20 Aphria Inc
* Aphria raises $100 million to fund continued expansion of production capacity and other strategic opportunities
* Aphria Inc- Expects that 50% of net proceeds of offering will be allocated towards currently unfunded portion of part IV expansion
* Aphria Inc - Secured a $100 million raise, including a $75 million bought deal equity financing and $25 million in debt financing through a five-year term loan
* Aphria Inc - As part of raise, Aphria entered into an agreement with Clarus Securities Inc., on behalf of a syndicate of underwriters
* Aphria Inc - Underwriters have agreed to purchase, on a "bought deal" basis, 11.54 million common shares of company at a price of $6.50 per common share Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
If you’re like most real estate agents who run Facebook ads, you’re probably linking each ad to a page on your website. If you’re really serious about your marketing, you might even be using landing pages to capture their contact info. Landing pages are great at capturing leads' contact info if they’re browsing Facebook on a desktop or laptop, but what if they’re using the Facebook or Instagram app on their phone? Are the same landing pages that work well on desktops and laptops an effective way to capture a lead’s contact info on a mobile device? Short answer: No, landing pages don't work as well on mobile devices. And because 90 percent of Facebook’s daily active users are on their mobile devices (Instagram is probably closer to 99 percent), you need to have a lead generation strategy that’s mobile-friendly. If you don’t, you’re leaving leads on the table. The solution? Facebook Lead Ads Facebook Lead Ads are a seamless way to capture leads' co...
PLAINFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — The Kent County Sheriff’s Department says a teen who has diabetes and autism has been found and is safe.
Markell Keith Barnhart, 19, had last been seen near Comstock Park High School around 8:36 a.m. Monday. Authorities were calling him an endangered missing teen because he needs medication.
Around 7 p.m., authorities said he had been safely located.
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Multiple agencies, including the Richland County Sheriff’s Department and the United States Marshals Office, assisted in locating 31-year-old Javaris Mitchell. (Source: Richland County Sheriff's Department)
A suspect wanted in connection with a shooting that happened Tuesday, June 6 in Richland County has been arrested in Waco, Texas.
Multiple agencies, including the Richland County Sheriff’s Department and the United States Marshals Office, assisted in locating 31-year-old Javaris Mitchell. Mitchell will be extradited back to South Carolina and will face an attempted murder charge.
Deputies say Mitchell shot another man multiple times after the two were involved in a verbal altercation.
He will be transported to the Alvin S Glenn Detention Center once he is back on South Carolina.
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A Kempsville High School senior, killed in a shooting back in January, will be honored at today's high school graduation. Back on January 14, just before 10 p.m., Griffin walked into the hospital with a gunshot wound and died shortly after.
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Tipperary pulled away in the second-half to record their first win of this year’s Allianz League against a disappointing Waterford side at Semple Stadium.
Waterford only managed 1-1 in the second-half against the breeze on an evening when they shot 13 wides.
Tipperary also hit 13 wides but created far more in the second-half and bounced back from their opening round loss to Clare in style.
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TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (AP) — Authorities in Honduras are accusing five federal lawmakers of diverting public funds to their own use.
Honduras' chief prosecutor and the head of the Organization of American States' anti-corruption mission in the country announced the case Monday.
They say the investigation found that in late 2015 thousands of dollars were transferred from the government to a nonprofit organization for community projects. Prosecutors say the nonprofit immediately cut checks to the five federal deputies and the projects never materialized.
Authorities have asked the Supreme Court to suspend the suspects as deputies and are seeking their arrest.
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The case comes as Hondurans continue to await a resolution of the disputed Nov. 26 presidential election, in which both President Juan Orlando Hernandez and main challenger Salvador Nasralla have claimed victory.
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All of the exchanges between Jeremy Corbyn and Theresa May at PMQs were about bus services, fare prices and funding.
The Labour leader said budgets had been cut by 46% and passenger numbers were falling, so having a free pass was "not much use if there was not a bus".Prime Minister's Questions: The verdict
ISLAMABAD, Dec 11 (APP):Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) will organize ‘Mehfil-e-Milad’ (PBUH) for women on December 13 in connection with Holy Month of Rabi-ul-Awwal, 1439.
Women from different walks of life will participate in the event. Prominent Na’at Khawans and religious scholars will recite Na’ats and Holy Qur’an to pay respect to the Holy Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) and highlight his teachings of peace, love and brotherhood.
The participants will also pray for peace and prosperity of the country.
NORWAY: Walnut Creek residents Joy and Randy Fischback celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary with a trip to the Netherlands, Belgium and Scandinavia, where they saw the Geiranger Fjord. Our adventuresome readers have spent the last year traveling around the world - and the term "globetrotting" has never before seemed so apt.
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LTO-7 Director Victor Emmanuel Caidec has warned LTO office heads and employees to get rid of fixers or they will be terminated.
Caindec said he received multiple reports that fixers still operate in the different LTO offices in the region.
Caindec said there will be a massive reshuffling of personnel in LTO offices soon to hinder fixer contacts.
Last Wednesday, 10 office heads in the region were reshuffled by Caindec.
GRANT FUNDING: Four teachers from Morley Stanwood Community Schools received classroom mini grants from the Mecosta-Osceola United Way. Requests totaling $3,000 were awarded to seven area school districts in Mecosta and […]
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April 20 BioScrip Inc
* BioScrip announces CFO transition
* BioScrip Inc says appointment of Stephen M. Deitsch to positions of senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and treasurer, effective April 24, 2017
* BioScrip Inc says Deitsch succeeds Jeffrey Kreger, who stepped down from his roles as senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and treasurer
* BioScrip Inc says reiterate our 2017 adjusted EBITDA forecast of $45 million to $55 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Houston-area man who faked being officer gets probation
HOUSTON (AP) — A Houston-area man who told investigators he was dressed like a police officer to audition for a talent agency has pleaded guilty to impersonating a public servant.
Robert Sterling Wells of Magnolia was sentenced Tuesday to two years of probation. The Houston Chronicle reports the 40-year-old Wells falsely claimed to be a K-9 unit officer and then a bounty hunter before his arrest June 23 in Tomball.
Police responded to reports from neighbors about a man wearing a shirt that said "Police" and "K-9" checking a vacant house. Police say Wells told investigators that he was dressed like an officer to audition for some type of Renaissance festival and that he was interested in buying the home.
Wells declined comment Tuesday while leaving court.
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The city's Department of Parks, Recreation, and Youth Programs has issued a traffic advisory this weekend during the annual Juneteenth celebration in Clinton Square. Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery .
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Steve Pettit, 69
CARLINVILLE (March 19, 2018) – Steve Pettit, 69, of Carlinville passed away Friday morning, March 16, 2018, at Carlinville Rehab and Health Care in Carlinville.
Steve was born Aug. 18, 1948, to Frank Glenn and Eva Mae (Baker) Pettit in Carlinville.
Steve is survived by his brother, Perry (Jean) Pettit of Carlinville; sister, Bonnie (Dean) Wiser of Carlinville; sister, Chris Robinson of Carlinville; brother, Troy (Nancy) Pettit of Carlinville; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, James and Ronnie Pettit.
Private family services will be held at a later date.
Memorials are suggested to First Assembly of God Church in Carlinville.
Online condolences can be given at davisandersonfuneralhome.com.
Davis-Anderson Funeral Home, Carlinville, is assisting the Pettit family.
STOCKHOLM, April 28 Geely-owned automaker Volvo Car Group said on Friday its operating profit rose 11 percent in the first quarter year-on-year, mainly driven by strong demand for the company's XC60 and 90 series cars.
Bought by China's Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co. from Ford Motor Co. in 2010, Volvo said earnings rose to 3.5 billion Swedish crowns ($396 million) from 3.1 billion in the year-ago quarter.
Gothenburg-based Volvo's sales rose to 47.6 billion crowns from 42.0 billion a year ago, underpinned by strong demand for its 90 series cars. ($1 = 8.8374 Swedish crowns) (Reporting by Helena Soderpalm, editing by Johannes Hellstron)
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In this week’s Sunday Sitdown, Willie Geist joins Seth Meyers inside Studio 8G, where Meyers is turning the format of “Late Night” upside-down and making it his own. After taking over the show in 2014, the host has found what works for him, including dissecting the day’s news, usually focusing on the Trump administration, in a segment called “A Closer Look.”
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Nevada Congresswoman Dina Titus and District of Columbia Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton have made a bet over the upcoming Stanley Cup Final matchup between the Vegas Golden Knights and Washington Capitals.
Titus' office said in a statement Thursday that Titus and her staff will wear T-shirts advocating D.C. statehood if the Capitals win.
If the Golden Knights win, Norton and her staff will find a way to display their opposition to a plan for the Yucca Mountain nuclear waste dump in Nevada.
Norton says both D.C. and Vegas "know what it is like to have the federal government trample on you."
Norton and Titus also say the loser of their bet will give a basket of local goods to the other.
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At takeoff, the driver noticed a 'small black object' flying near the plane
It said there was a "high" risk of collision between the Bombardier Dash 8 aircraft, which are used commercially, and the drone as it took off on September 8.
The Airprox board report said the plane and the drone were 100 feet apart vertically and 50 feet horizontally.
It said as the pilot took off, he "noticed a small black object moving towards the aircraft".
The report added: "As it got closer he could see it was a drone; it was black and had an object or device attached below.
"In the space of about three seconds they had narrowly missed it, there was no time to take avoiding action."
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The NDP government has announced the members of the Fair Wages Commission, that will decide the timing of raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour.
FRANKFURT, April 20 Any new U.S. tariffs on steel imports will not leave a "trail of blood" in the financial results of German steelmaker Salzgitter, its chief executive told German business weekly WirtschaftsWoche in comments published on Thursday.
U.S. President Donald Trump is expected later to sign a directive asking for a speedy probe into whether imports of foreign-made steel are hurting U.S. national security.
Salzgitter CEO Heinz Joerg Fuhrmann said the U.S. market for large pipes was in any case not very fruitful. "We will not supply a single tonne to the USA that will be subject to this toll," he said.
Shares in Salzgitter pared losses to trade 1.9 percent down at 29.98 euros by 1012 GMT. Fellow German steelmaker Thyssenkrupp was down 1.6 percent against a slightly firmer German blue-chip DAX. (Reporting by Georgina Prodhan; Editing by Harro ten Wolde)
The Old Poets Corner in Ashover is known the length and breadth of the country for its real ales - and the food there isn’t bad too.
You cannot fail to avoid the traditional country pub with its distinctive mock-Tudor appearance if you’re passing through the picturesque village on the edge of the Peak District.
Prosise (ankle) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Rams, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Prosise had a good workout on the field prior to last week's win over the Colts, prompting coach Pete Carroll to say afterward that he'd be shocked if the running back didn't return for Week 5. It appears Carroll spoke a bit too soon, as the oft-injured running back missed practice the past two days and is now listed as doubtful on the final injury report. J.D McKissic should pick up most of the snaps out of the backfield in obvious passing situations Sunday, while Thomas Rawls and Eddie Lacy likely share early down work in some fashion.
Last week, Miami native Devonta Freeman became the highest paid running back in the NFL when he signed a five-year contract extension with the Atlanta Falcons worth $41.25 million. It includes a $15 million signing bonus. This is a remarkable accomplishment.
Though Freeman has earned his place as one of the premier offensive players in the league, he remains grounded, never forgetting his roots growing up dirt poor in the Pork 'n' Beans projects in Liberty City. He's surrounded himself with people who have his best interests at heart, starting with his sports agent and my wife, Kristin Campbell.
French baby-milk maker Lactalis has ordered a global recall of millions of products over fears of salmonella bacteria contamination.
The company, one of the largest dairy products groups in the world, said it has been warned by health authorities in France that 26 infants have become sick since December 1.
The recall affects brands marketed under the Milumel, Picut and Celi brands.
Spokesman Michel Nalet told The Associated Press on Monday that the "precautionary" recall both in France and abroad affected "several million" products made since mid-February.
The company said a possible source of the outbreak has been identified in a tower used to dry out the milk at a production site.
Lactalis employs 75,000 people in 85 countries, with a turnover of 17 billion euros (£15 billion.)
The symptoms of salmonella infection include abdominal cramps, diarrhoea and fever.
If you’re a registered nurse on Delmarva, then Beebe Healthcare is looking for you! Beebe will host its next job fair at Dover Downs in mid-May and is looking for burses for the CDU, 2-Central, ICU, Float Pool, Stepdown, First Assist and much more. Qualified applicants may be able to get an interview on the spot. Beebe is looking for RN’s with at least one to two years of acute care experience. The job fair is set for 4-6 p.m. on Thursday, May 18. To register for the job fair, call 302-645-3336. You may qualify for a $3,000-5,000 signing bonus.
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* Acura Pharmaceuticals announces second quarter 2017 financial results
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SOUTHBRIDGE, Mass. — Officials say a nurse was stabbed by an emergency room patient at a Massachusetts hospital and suffered serious injuries.
Harrington Hospital spokesman Joseph Klimavich tells the Telegram & Gazette that the nurse was attacked around 10:15 a.m. Wednesday by a patient who had been through the registration process and was being directed for care.
The hospital says the patient fled after the stabbing. Southbridge police apprehended a suspect off-campus.
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Real Madrid will reportedly keep an eye on Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Christian Eriksen, as Los Blancos view the Dane as an eventual replacement for Luka Modric.
According to Marca's Santiago Siguero (via Chris Winterburn) the European champions know a summer move is next to impossible, but they have their eye on a transfer somewhere down the line.
This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.
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A man was shot in the abdomen Monday evening in what Durham Police described as a family disturbance.It happened about 8:45 p.m. on Silverbush Court off Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway.Another man is in custody. Police did not immediately clarify what led to the shooting or the relationship between the gunman and the victim.The victim suffered a serious but none-life threatening injury, police said.The case remains under investigation.
A study has found that the Great Lakes of Huron and Michigan have surpassed Lake Superior in water clarity.
Minnesota Public Radio reports that scientists analyzed satellite images from 1998 to 2012 and found that the depth light could penetrate into the water increased by about 20 percent.
Scientists say less phosphorous runoff, climate change and an increase in invasive zebra and quagga mussels have contributed to the change.
Michigan Technological University Senior Research Scientist Gary Fahnenstiel co-authored the study. He says the mussels filter the water by eating plankton, which absorb light.
Michigan Tech Research Institute Co-director Robert Shuchman also co-authored the study. He says the decrease in plankton could cause major changes to the ecology in the lakes.
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On Monday, April 23, 2018, at approximately at 5:00 p.m., Narcotics investigators from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office received information about a male who was possibly in possession of a handgun at a fast food business in the 1100 block of Smallwood Drive West.
Officers arrived and observed a man fitting the suspect’s description. He was in possession of a loaded handgun, which was in his coat pocket.
Further investigation revealed the suspect is illegally prohibited from possessing any firearms.
Dejuan Tracey Hart, 32, of no fixed address, was arrested and charged with illegal possession of a handgun and other related charges.
Angel Commodities' report on Jeera
Jeera May futures closed higher on Monday due to expectation of good demand for exports coupled with lower than expected supplies. The arrivals have been lower during the first half of current month compared to second half of last month. As per Agmarknet data, during first half of April about 16,441 tonnes of jeera arrived compared to 22,108 during second half of last month.
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We expect Jeera futures to trade higher due to diminishing supplies and expectation of good physical demand. Moreover, higher exports in coming months may keep the prices supported at higher levels. Profit booking at higher levels may be possible.
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Rapper Meek Mill, just freed from prison, rings bell before start of Game 5 of Sixers-Heat series in Philadelphia .
Baku. 2 December. REPORT.AZ/ Israeli warplanes struck a military base Iran is building near the Syrian capital of Damascus, Report informs citing the Israel’s Haaretz publication.
According to the reports, the strikes were carried out from Lebanese airspace and struck near the city of Al-Kiswa, located some 13 kilometers south of Damascus. Loud explosions reportedly followed. Earlier on Friday, Hezbollah's Al-Manar TV channel reported that Israeli planes flew over southern Lebanon.
Syria's air-defense system fired missiles at the Israeli aircraft, Sky News Arabia reported. The Syrian government has yet to comment on the reports.
According to The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, an organization affiliated with the country's opposition, heavy explosions were heard in the Damascus area and electricity was cut off in several parts of the city.
× Illinois fair facilities to be ready without major upgrades
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ Illinois officials say the fairgrounds in Springfield and DuQuoin will be ready for summer state fairs, but that major updates await private fundraising and a state spending plan.
The Illinois Department of Agriculture says extra funds are available for the department to use in an emergency, like the disruptions caused by flash flooding during the 2016 Illinois State Fair in Springfield.
The State Journal-Register (http://bit.ly/2s0RlT8 ) reports the department has used $600,000 from the Capital Development Board’s emergency fund to enclose a warm-up arena before the 76th annual Midwest Charity Horse Show this week.
The show traditionally has been held in the coliseum, but the 116-year-old facility was shut down for safety reasons in October. It’s expected to stay closed through the Illinois State Fair.
A Madison County burglary convict has been recaptured after escaping a work-release site in Florence, Alabama prison officials said.
Christian Anthony Legendre was caught in Harvest around 7 a.m., according to the Alabama Department of Corrections. He surrendered without incident.
Legendre had been on the run since Wednesday when he walked away from a work-release job in Florence. In August 2016, Legendre was sentenced to serve five years in prison for a burglary conviction in Madison County. At the time of the escape, he was incarcerated at the Decatur Work Release Center, but assigned to the Florence job site.
Legendre is being charged with escape.
March 30 O'Key Group SA says:
* It made a net loss of 138 million roubles ($2.5 million) in 2016 after a 1.9 billion rouble net profit in 2015
* EBITDA totalled 9.25 billion roubles, down 8.5 percent year on year
* 2016 EBITDA margin was 5.3 pct vs. 6.2 pct in 2015
* 2016 revenue rose 8 pct to 175.5 billion roubles
* "EBITDA declined by 8.5 percent due to continuing roll-out of discounters, although the group considers this to have now peaked and anticipates a significant improvement in EBITDA in this and future years," Heigo Kera, O'Key board chairman, said. Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 56.0976 roubles) (Reporting by Moscow Newsroom)
DEKALB, Ill. — Nike Sibande scored 20 points and grabbed seven rebounds and Miami (OH) beat Northern Illinois 81-65 on Saturday afternoon.
Jalen Adaway added 17 points for the RedHawks (13-10, 6-4 Mid-American Conference) who have won four of their last five. Isaiah Coleman-Lands scored 16 points on 4 of 5 shooting from 3-point range and Bam Bowman had 10 points and six rebounds.
The Redhawks opened the game on a Sibande 3-pointer and led all the way, building to a 33-16 advantage with 5:08 left and were up 38-28 at the break.
Northern Illinois closed to 58-49 midway through the second half, but Coleman-Lands replied with three 3s in the span of four possessions and Dalonte Brown included a dunk to help push it to 71-51 with 6:15 left and the RedHawks cruised from there.
Police are appealing for witnesses following a collision involving a cyclist and car in Sunderland.
It happened at 2.34pm on Sunday, December 10, on the B1405 eastbound on Essen Way roundabout junction with Tunstall Road.
A grey Honda Jazz car was travelling eastbound towards the roundabout intending to turn right onto Tunstall Road when, for reasons yet to be established, it collided with a cyclist.
The cyclist, a 69-year-old man, suffered serious head injuries and is currently detained in the Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI) where his condition is described as critical but stable.
Members of the public including a doctor were at the scene assisting the injured cyclist, but they left before police arrived.
Officers are asking for these individuals to contact officers as they may be vital witnesses to the collision.
Police are appealing for witnesses, anyone with information and anyone who was in the area and may have dash cam footage are asked to contact motor patrols on 101 quoting reference 545 of 10/12/17.
× Suspects on the run after home invasion in Harrisburg
HARRISBURG, Pa.– Police are searching for suspects that broke into a home Tuesday night.
Officers responded to a call that two men had broken into a residence on the 400 block of S. 13th Street around 10:30 p.m.
The two victims inside the home said that both suspects had a gun, but managed to get out of the house. They were taken to the hospital for minor injuries.
Authorities say the two suspects remained inside the home, and Pennlive is reporting that officers used blow horns and sirens to try and coax the men out.
By the time police backup arrived and they entered the home, the suspects had already fled the scene.
Paranapiacaba outside Sao Paulo houses an abandoned railway station which once buzzed with English life
They’re on separate continents but tucked underneath a dense canopy in the South American jungle, Brazil and Britain’s two worlds collide.
The tiny village of Paranapiacaba outside Sao Paulo houses an abandoned railway station which once buzzed with English life.
Paranapiacaba is Tupi for 'where you will find the sea' and the village has become a timepiece of history.
Back in 1867, the UK-owned Sao Paulo Railway operated out of its headquarters in Paranapiacaba.
April 20 Digital Bros SpA:
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Bus caught on fire on Tsarigradsko shosse Blvd in the area of ​​the former Pliska hotel, the press center of the Ministry of Interior announced. The report of the incident occurred shortly after 10am.
According to the initial data, the public transport bus from line 204 caught on fire while on the move. The fire occurred in the engine compartment. Timely, passengers were taken out of the bus and no one was injured. On site are fire and police teams. The fire was extinguished immediately, action is taken for putting the vehicle out of the road. Until then, the movement around the area is difficult. Road policemen are in place and regulate the flow of traffic.
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South Korea's Asiana Airlines chairman Park Sam-koo bows in apology during a press conference in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, July 4, 2018. Park has apologized for in-flight meal service disruptions and a reported suicide at a meal supplier. Ahn Young-joon AP Photo
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HONG KONG, March 29 Boosting private sector investment remains a challenge for the Indian economy, Arvind Subramanian, chief economic adviser to the finance ministry told the annual Credit Suisse Asian Investment Conference in Hong Kong on Wednesday.
Annual gross domestic product (GDP) INGDPQ=ECI growth for the October-December period came in at 7.0 percent, a tad slower than 7.4 percent in the previous quarter but much faster than the 6.4 percent expansion forecast by economists in a Reuters poll. (Reporting by Saikat Chatterjee, writing by Farah Master; Editing by Simon Cameron-Moore)
Mike Niziolek joins the Ledger-Enquirer after spending the past three years with MLive.com. The past year he covered Eastern Michigan University athletics, including football and recruiting. He also filled in as a backup writer for the Detroit Tigers, Detroit Red Wings and University of Michigan. Mike is a 2004 graduate of Michigan State.
Coach Pat Shurmur relayed Tuesday that he "absolutely" expects Beckham (ankle) to remain with the Giants, the New York Daily News reports.
Though Beckham hasn't been completely medically cleared in the wake of the left ankle surgery he underwent last October, he was present Tuesday for the start of the Giants' voluntary three-day minicamp. With trade chatter regarding the wideout now seemingly fizzling out, Beckham's health and supporting cast become more relevant topics. Barring any setbacks, however, he's expected to be back to 100 percent in advance of the coming season. Meanwhile, with Brandon Marshall (ankle) having been released, it's not hard to imagine the Giants adding more depth behind Beckham and Sterling Shepard. Free agent Dez Bryant is a name that comes to mind, but it's unclear if New York's brass sees a fit on that front.
Marie Colitz, whose husband Freddie died at the Masego Home in Krugersdorp in an emaciated state, thought the “story” of her husband’s death at an NGO would be hers to bear alone.
“It was my story,” she says of her personal suffering. But now “the truth is out”, she says, thanks to the Life Esidimeni arbitration hearings.
“I thought it was only my story... but now it’s so big, I mean it’s 144 people’s story.”
After former deputy chief justice Dikgang Moseneke’s detailed judgment on Monday, she wore a small smile. “I am feeling all the dirt is coming out. If families didn’t fight, it would never come out.”
On a Monday in August 2016, after Marie and her sons had visited Freddie at the home in Krugersdorp the previous day, her son, Freddie jnr, phoned to found out how he was.
He had been thin and didn’t want to eat.
“Oh, didn’t you know he had died?” staff at the home asked Colitz’s son a day after his death.
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US Federal and local authorities have evacuated a terminal at the Port of Charleston in South Carolina to investigate a "potential threat" in a container ship, the Coast Guard said.
Officials described the threat as a possible "dirty bomb" on the Maersk Memphis ship docked in the Wando Terminal, where hazardous materials crews and rescue workers were seen working.
The Coast Guard said in statement authorities were made aware of the potential threat in a container aboard the vessel at about 8 p.m. local time (2am in Malta) and that the terminal had been evacuated.
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BioPower operates state-of-the-art biofuel power stations and storage facilities in Ostend, Mouscron and Bruges. These recently installed plants have been constructed using best available techniques. This exciting business development has allowed the Group to expand into new markets in the UK whilst utilising its experience and expertise in operations overseas.
Biopower is a pioneer in the field of biomass, an area Leo Group also shares a great wealth of expertise. The Group is now able to take animal by-products and fallen stock and convert them into electric.
By acquiring the Provident Stadium, Leo Group capacity will expand to produce 52 MW of green energy per hour. That’s enough green electricity to power over 94,000 houses for a full year!
Leo Group’s Managing Director, Danny Sawrij, said: “We are very excited about this business development and appreciate the cooperation of Bradford Council .
April 13 Zoetis Inc
* Zoetis to acquire Nexvet Biopharma, an innovator in monoclonal antibody therapies for companion animals
* Deal for purchase price of US$6.72 per share
* Deal for approximately US$85 million in aggregate
* Board of directors of Nexvet has unanimously approved acquisition
* Under terms of proposed acquisition, Nexvet shareholders will receive us$6.72 in cash per ordinary share
* Cash consideration payable by Zoetis under terms of proposed acquisition will be funded by cash on hand Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Playwright Jack Gilford and his wife Madeline Lee Gilford , faced blacklisting during the 1950s Red Scare; they're the basis of the musical play A'Finks.A' Playwright Jack Gilford and his wife Madeline Lee Gilford , faced blacklisting during the 1950s Red Scare; they're the basis of the musical play A'Finks.A' In A'Our Great Tchaikovsky,A' Hershey Felder presents a bold and engrossing story of the culture and politics which haunted the composer of some of the world's most beautiful music. In A'Our Great Tchaikovsky,A' Hershey Felder presents a bold and engrossing story of the culture and politics which haunted the composer of some of the world's most beautiful music.
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SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Springfield police arrested three men and a woman following a report of a breaking and entering at an apartment on Mansfield Street Sunday night.
According to Springfield Police Department spokesman Ryan Walsh, officers tracked the suspects to an apartment on Bryant Street, where they found 8,327 packets of heroin, two guns, an assault rifle and more than $4,700 in cash.
Arrested was 28-year-old Anthony Martinez, of Chicopee, 36-year-old Timothy Callahan, of Cheshire, 34-year-old Frankie Portee, of Springfield, and 26-year-old Jocelin Negron, also a resident of Springfield.
Portee, Callahan, and Martinez have all been charged with three counts of armed home invasion, one count of armed robbery, trafficking in heroin, as well as several firearms charges. Negron also faces a drug trafficking charge, multiple firearm charges, and an accessory after the fact charge.
HARTINGTON — It was Parents Night for the Cedar Catholic wrestlers on Thursday night.
The Trojans hosted a wrestling triangular with Winnebago and Wakefield-Allen, that also featured some youth wrestling in between matches.
Cedar Catholic lost 48-36 against Winnebago, and 34-27 against Wakefield-Allen, but individually the Trojans put up a strong performance.
Cedar Catholic mainly lost to each school because of having too many weight classes open, but in the weight classes where there was a match, Cedar fared very well.
In the first match against Winnebago, there were only two matches. Ethan Koch pinned Samantha Littlegeorge 1:03 into the match in the 160-pound contest. Next, Eric Hoesing pinned Kye Thomas 1:22 into the 170-pound match.
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An innocent woman he mistakenly added to his closed neo-Nazi group told authorities of his plan to unleash carnage at the New Empire pub in Barrow, Cumbria.
Police found an axe and a machete at shaven-headed loner Stables’ home when he was arrested last June.
Leeds Crown Court heard Stables searched online for information on extremist groups including Combat 18 and banned terror group National Action.
He also looked up videos depicting torture, murders and killing sprees, and downloaded a manual on how to get hold of guns and build bombs.
Stables shared hate-filled comments against Jewish, Muslim and Pakistani people.
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The group recreates a 1950's style 'club' where entertainment is provided in the genre of that era. This will include: live music performed by music students who will dress and sing in a 1950's style and invite audiences to 'join in' with familiar songs from their youth. There is also bingo and a quiz.
It's known to be a dangerous three-way intersection in Talofofo. Though village mayor Vicente Taitague said there hasn't been many accidents at the junction connecting Ipan and Talofofo recently, he admits there are often close calls that have led residents to raise concern with his office.
The biggest issue has been over drivers who are no familiar with the area. Taitague said because tourists may not know they are supposed to stop at the junction he has reached out to the Department of Public Works and plans to contact the Guam Visitors Bureau to see if larger stop signs can be erected and in different languages.
Residents of Osariemen Street, Off Evbuotubu were thrown into panic on Saturday night when gunmen attacked and killed Bobby Usiobaifo who was with friends during the burial ceremony of his father, Late Pa. Abel Usiobaifo.
Ten others, who sustained bullet wounds are currently recuperating in an unknown hospital.
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U.S. homebuilders are feeling slightly less optimistic about their sales prospects, even as their overall outlook remains favorable.
The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo builder sentiment index released Monday slipped to 68 this month. That's down three points from 71 in March, when it jumped to the highest level since June 2005.
Readings above 50 indicate more builders view sales conditions as good rather than poor. The index has been above 60 since September.
The April reading fell short of analyst predictions. They expected the index to dip to 70, according to FactSet.
Readings gauging builders' view of sales now and over the next six months also edged lower, as did a measure of traffic by prospective buyers.
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In its 38th year, The Matthews Art Gallery will play host to the annual Winter Art Show, Jan. 18-26. The artist reception and awards ceremony takes place 5-7 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 19, in the gallery. The show is open for public viewing during gallery business hours, 10 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Monday-Saturday. These events are free and open to the public.
This popular event is open to any artist, amateur or professional, who wishes to participate. The categories are divided by age ranges from pre-kindergarten, grade school, high school, through adults. Show registration is not limited to geographical location.
CASH PRIZES are awarded to first place in each age category. Other cash awards are Best of Show and People’s Choice. The visiting public is encouraged to cast their votes for their favorite works of art. On the final day of the show, Jan. 26, the People’s Choice award winner will be announced.
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — An analysis by The Associated Press shows that the cost of putting on last year's Rio de Janeiro Olympic was $13.1 billion.
At a news conference Wednesday, officials of Brazil's Public Authority for Olympic Legacy said the cost for only "sports-related venues" was 7.23 billion reals ($2.06 billion). In addition, the Rio organizing committee previously listed the costs of running the Games at 9 billion reals ($2.8 billion).
The Olympic legacy body did not account for other Olympic-related costs. But the AP obtained them in emailed statements from city, state and federal agencies.
Those costs were 26.385 billion reals ($8.2 billion) for, among other things, a subway line, a doping laboratory, a renovated port and cleanup of polluted Guanabara Bay.
Federal prosecutor Leandro Mitidiery told the AP he had to ask himself if a "country with such inequality as Brazil should have hosted such an event."
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BEIJING, Feb 15 China's industry ministry said on Tuesday that 207 green energy vehicles are applying for official approval for road use, amid increased oversight of the country's massive subsidy scheme promoting the segment.
Wilkins Peak Trails Day will take place in Green River on June 2, 2018.
The event is hosted by Sweetwater Mountain Biking Association (SMBA) and the Green River Chamber of Commerce and provides opportunities for bicyclists of all skill levels.
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Beginner, intermediate, and advanced trails are available.
There will also be a night ride on Friday, June 1st at 8 p.m. Participants in the night ride are asked to meet at the Wilkins Peak Bike Trailhead.
Raffle, giveaways, and lunch begin after the morning ride.
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OTTAWA — Finance Minister Bill Morneau can expect a lot of provincial hands reaching for the federal purse strings when he sits down with his counterparts in Ottawa today.
The issue of who should get the lion's share of revenue from legalized cannabis is expected to be a major bone of contention.
The provinces and territories say they'll have to bear the lion's share of the costs associated with legalization, and therefore should get most of the revenue.
Among the expenses the provinces are likely to face are beefed up policing, increased road safety efforts, busier court systems and public awareness campaigns.
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) – Spring is a great time to clean out your closet which can lead to some cash in your pocket. Wendy Upton from The Clothes Mentor in South Windsor stopped by our studio to talk about how you can turn your old closet into new money.
She says at the Clothes Mentor:
Some of the best reasons to use a resale store: On the spot payment
No waiting for items to sell
No need to go pick up your items or lose them to donations
No limit on how much you can bring in at one time
All seasons, all year round so there is no seasonality issue
Little to no risk The Clothes Mentor carries designer shoes and handbags, high quality clothes, sizes 00 to 24, petite and maternity wear.
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LONDON (AP) — James DeGale announced Wednesday that he has vacated his IBF super middleweight title.
"I have relinquished my IBF title as I look to secure big fights in the final chapter of my career," the 32-year-old DeGale wrote on Twitter.
"This is the final phase of my career where I want to be involved in the biggest fights possible. My team have been working very hard behind the scenes and we've got some exciting news to announce soon."
DeGale became the first British Olympic gold medalist to win a professional world title when in 2015 he outpointed Andre Dirrell in Boston.
He has since defended it largely on American soil, including drawing a unification fight with Badou Jack and reclaiming his title following an unexpected defeat by Caleb Truax in London, but is expected to conclude his career in Britain.
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This Oct. 4, 2016 file photo shows Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Chris Tillman throwing against the Toronto Blue Jays during the first inning of an American League wild-card baseball game in Toronto. Tillman won't extend his streak of opening-day starts for Baltimore to four.
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PITTSBURGH — Chicago Cubs right-hander Yu Darvish has inflammation in his right triceps but no structural damage, and could start a throwing program as soon as the weekend.
Darvish, signed to a $126 million, six-year contract in February as a free agent, underwent an MRI on Tuesday in Chicago. The Cubs announced the results before playing the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday night.
The Cubs also placed right-handed reliever Carl Edwards Jr. on the 10-day disabled list with right shoulder inflammation, and recalled right-hander Cory Mazzoni from Triple-A Iowa. Edwards felt discomfort in his shoulder Tuesday night after pitching one scoreless inning in an 8-6 victory over the Pirates.
Darvish got his first win with the Cubs in his previous start at Cincinnati on May 20, holding the Reds to one run and two hits in six innings. In eight starts, he is 1-3 with a 4.95 ERA.
JONESBORO, AR - According to the United States Postal Service Office of Inspector General, authorities are looking into allegations that a postal employee was not delivering mail in the Pocahontas area. Authorities said special agents received word Jan. 20 about the allegation and recovered the mail Feb. 10. Officials are actively investigating the case and have notified victims of the incident.
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BOCA RATON, Fla. — The NHL general managers meetings were dominated by talk of the goalie interference rule Monday.
GMs from the league's 31 teams spent three hours going over the rule that has caused blood to boil at times this season.
Coaches were given the option to challenge for goalie interference this season, with referees looking at a tablet by the penalty box while communicating with the league's hockey operations department.
But with the on-ice officials getting the final say in the heat of the moment, there have been some high-profile decisions that left players and coaches furious.
Colin Campbell, the league's senior executive vice-president of hockey operations, went over video with the GMs in a boardroom at the posh Boca Beach Club to explain some of the calls. He had them vote on whether or not a play should be ruled goalie interference or not to demonstrate how difficult it is to arrive at a consensus.
Nigerian Air Force ready for more attacks on enemies – CAS, Abubakar
Nigerian Air Force, NAF, says it had acquired new platforms and was currently reactivating old aircraft to better fight enemies of the state. Chief of Air Staff, CAS, Sadiq Abubakar, said this Wednesday at the inauguration of newly built Air Force Secondary School and Airmen Transit Accommodation at 401 Communications Depot, Shasha, Lagos State. “Recently, […]
Nigerian Air Force ready for more attacks on enemies – CAS, Abubakar
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A Prosperity man is behind bars after police say he broke into a man’s home and assaulted him.
CANTON, Ohio (WHBC) – Government statistics indicate that 18.3 million passports will be expiring this year.
The United States Postal Service hopes to bring attention to that, with a Passport Fair.
It happens at five different post offices in Stark County Friday and Saturday.
You can make an appointment to apply for or renew a passport.
You can also renew a passport online.
If you do go in person, why not pull the paperwork from the website and bring it along.
Here are the five post offices doing Passport Fairs, according to the postal service website:
The Tesla CEO took to Twitter today to announce that 30,000 hats with the logo of his other startup, The Boring Company, have already been sold since they went on sale in October. The Boring hats go for $20 a pop, meaning Musk has moved $600,000 worth of them.
Over 30,000 hats sold! — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) December 11, 2017
As for what comes after the hats?
After 50k hats, we will start selling The Boring Company flamethrower — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) December 11, 2017
We hope that’s a joke, but with Musk , you never know.MG
Charlottesville Violence Highlights Republican Party's History Of Far-Right Factions NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Sam Tanenhaus, who studies the conservative movement, about how the Republican Party has historically grappled with far-right wing factions.
Prior to 2016, giant pandas were on the verge of extinction.
Thankfully, not anymore.
One panda, named Pan Pan, reinvigorated his species with his bedroom skills. As of 2017, 130 of the 520 pandas living in captivity are his descendants.
Experts thought artificial insemination was the only way to grow the population, but this smooth operator and his children proved them wrong.
How did this giant panda single-handedly save his kind? Watch this video to find out.
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres. (File Photo) UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres. (File Photo)
Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says he is extending the mandate of three top U.N. officials and appointing French diplomat Jean-Pierre Lacroix as U.N. peacekeeping chief while he undertakes a major reform of the U.N.’s peace and security operations. Guterres said in a statement Tuesday that the reform will require expertise and experience so he is extending the mandates of U.N. political chief Jeffrey Feltman, his deputy Oscar Fernandez-Taranco and the head of the U.N.’s field support operations Atul Khare.
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He said Lacroix, who currently heads the French Foreign Ministry’s U.N. and international organizations department, will replace U.N. peacekeeping chief Herve Ladsous who didn’t want an extension after his contract expires on March 31.
Guterres said Lacroix’s appointment and the three extensions will start on April 1 and last for one year.
There's a warning for returns made at businesses after Erie Police say a man will soon be facing charges for being a "receipt shopper." These are images posted of a theft suspect at Walmart on Erie's East side. The officer investigating the case says the man walked in with a receipt that wasn't his got items off the shelf, then made a return. He'll be facing a summary offense because the items were worth less than $150 dollars.
The surveillance images were captured back on January 30, and since they were posted this week, on the police departments Facebook page, the man has been identified. His name is not being released but police say, people like him that seek out receipts for returns, will face charges. and because of that, Walmart's loss prevention department is now working on changes, for future "receipt shoppers."
STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF ANOKA
DISTRICT COURT
TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
Case No: 02-CV-17-4066
Nadiya Tinsley-Graham,
Petitioner,
Vs.
Lamont Travis Burgess, Respondent.
TO: Lamont Travis Burgess, THE ABOVE NAMED RESPONDENT:
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Respondent personally appear and show cause, before the above named Court, at the Anoka County Courthouse, 325 East Main Street, Anoka, Minnesota 55303 on October 16, 2017, at 9:00, (a.m.) why the relief sought in the Petition for Order for Harassment should not be granted.
Failure to appear at the scheduled hearing may result in the granting of the relief sought by the Petition as a default matter. Failure to appear will not be a defense to prosecution for violation of the Courts Order.
DATED: September 25, 2017
BY ORDER OF THE COURT
LORI OBRIEN,
COURT ADMINISTRATOR
BY: S.L. Edstrom,
Deputy
Published in the
Anoka County UnionHerald
October 6, 2017
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The past two seasons have been two of the best for Tennessee football in some time. Nine wins is a far cry from what the end goal is in Knoxville, but at least the arrow is pointing up.
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Contempt pleas against Abbasi, Fawad: LHC CJ asked for forming larger bench
RAWALPINDI: The Lahore High Court Pindi bench Justice Sadaqat Ali Khan accepted two new contempt applications Tuesday against former premier Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and PTI spokesperson Fawad Chaudhry and dispatched them to Lahore High Court chief justice for forming larger bench.
Justice Sadaqat Ali Khan during the hearing remarked that because the applications are filed on a serious nature issue so it would be better to dispatch them to the LHC chief justice.
Riaz Anjum a resident of Rawalpindi had filed a plea against the former primer through his lawyer Farooq Awan whereas an application against the PTI spokesperson was filed by High Court Bar Association members.
The court while declaring both the applications important referred them to the Lahore High Court chief justice with recommendation of formation of a larger bench.
Bobby L. “Bob” Furse, 83, of Phoenix, formerly of Alma and North Platte, died Aug. 7, 2017, at his home. Services are pending at Bauer-Torrey & Mach Funeral Home, Alma.
Jabil (NYSE:JBL) Q3 report beat EPS and revenue estimates. Core operating income was $113.8M and Jabil ended quarter with $743.9M in cash and equivalents.
Q4 guidance includes $4.7B to $5.1B in revenue, compared to $4.79B consensus, and $0.50 to $0.74 EPS, which consensus puts at $0.62.
Segment Q4 forecasts: Diversified Manufacturing Services expected to remain growth segment with 26% sales increase on the prior year’s quarter; Electronics Manufacturing Services expecting a more modest 2% improvement.
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Jabil shares are up 5.29% aftermarket.
"It's the people that made this organization fun to be in," said Gary Cleveland, a longtime member of Western Heritage Inc., a group of volunteers that works with the town of Estes Park to produce the annual rodeo.
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Ireland's living wage has increased by 20 cent - meaning workers should be paid at least €11.90 an hour to have a reasonable standard of living
It compares to the National Minimum Wage of €9.55.
The change has been made largely due to the ongoing housing crisis.
Berndatte McMahon from The Living Wage Technical Group says they had to factor in not just living costs but also the cost to employers: 'We try and reflect figures which actually reflect the cost of living and because we have employers in mind as well we always go for the minimum increase'.
Lufthansa subsidiary Brussels Airlines will phase out its last Avro RJ100 with a final scheduled flight from Geneva to Zurich Oct. 28.
The four-engine narrowbody Avro RJ100 played an important role in the development of Brussels Airlines. When the Belgian carrier was founded 15 years ago, its fleet comprised 32 Avro-type aircraft (12 RJ100s, 14 RJ85s and six BAe146s) that were acquired from Sabena subsidiary DAT.
Since then, 31.5 million passengers have flown on board Brussels Airlines Avros to European destinations.
In October 2008, the last Avro/BAe146 left the fleet; the final RJ85 has been phased out.
The Avro fleet will be replaced by Airbus A319/320 aircraft, spokesperson Wencke Lemmes told ATW.
Swiss International Air Lines phased out its last Avro RJ100 in August.
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April 24 (Reuters) - Flexpoint Sensor Systems Inc:
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TOKYO: The Japanese coastguard said Friday it had discovered a dozen bodies inside a Chinese fishing boat that capsized after a collision with a Hong Kong oil tanker off Japan’s western coast the previous day.
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“Our divers found all the bodies of the missing 12 crew members inside the ship,” a coastguard official told Agence France-Presse.
Thursday’s collision occurred 400 kilometers (250 miles) north of the Oki Islands in the Sea of Japan, also known as the East Sea.
The Chinese vessel, the 290-ton “Lurong Yuanyu 378”, had 16 crew members in total. Four have already been rescued.
The Hong Kong-flagged ship was identified as “Brightoil Lucky”, a 63,294-ton tanker carrying 21 crewmembers.
The tanker’s crew were believed to be safe.
Japan had deployed three patrol boats to search for the missing crew, after responding to a plea for help from their Chinese counterparts.
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Bryce Doeschot reports on the latest in agriculture news for Wednesday, May 30, 2018.
Story 1: Bayer Selling $9 Billion in AG Business Ahead of Monsanto Merger
Story 2: U.S. to Continue with Trade Action Against China
Story 3: Ethanol, Ag Groups Sue on RFS Waivers
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Twenty-two players and officials have been banned from football for life for match-fixing.
The individuals from Laos and Cambodia were all involved in match manipulation involving the representative teams of Laos and Lao Toyota FC, a club side from Vientiane in Laos.
Asian soccer's governing body (AFC) said on Wednesday that fifteen of the 22 banned people are current or former players from Laos or Lao Toyota FC.
Laos internationals Saynakhonevieng Phommapanya, Chintana Souksavath, Moukda Souksavath and Phatthana Syvilay were all provisionally suspended for their role in the scandal by the AFC in November.
The four are among the 22 who have now been suspended from all football-related activities for life.
(Reuters) - An Oklahoma man attempted to detonate what he believed was a 1,000-pound bomb outside a bank building in Oklahoma City as part of an anti-government plot, according to a criminal complaint.
Jerry Drake Varnell, 23, was arrested by the FBI after an undercover agent posed as a co-conspirator and agreed to help him build the explosive. Varnell had initially planned to bomb the Federal Reserve in Washington, D.C., in a manner similar to the 1995 bombing of a federal building in Oklahoma City, that killed 168 people, according to the complaint.
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A Russian lawmaker says that he and colleagues who recently visited Pyongyang were shown North Korean calculations indicating that their missiles could reach the U.S. West Coast.
Anton Morozov of the nationalist Liberal-Democratic Party said in remarks carried by Russian state news agency RIA Novosti on Friday that North Korea is preparing to test-fire a long-range missile 'in the nearest future.'
Morozov, who visited North Korea with two fellow lawmakers earlier this week, said that their interlocutors told them that Pyongyang has the technology that would allow missile warheads to survive the heat while entering the atmosphere.
He said North Koreans also showed them 'mathematical calculations which they say prove that their missile is capable of reaching the U.S. West Coast.'
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Temperatures in Europe's far north are breaking records, prompting Scandinavians to take dips in fjords well ahead of the official start of summer on June 21.
In the municipality of Etne, on Norway's west coast, the mercury hit 32.7 degrees Celsius (90.86 degrees Fahrenheit) on Wednesday, a record for May.
Danish meteorologists say May has already broken records for sunshine, with 348 hours recorded by Wednesday — expected to reach 360 on Thursday. The previous high was 347.
People took dips in harbors and fjords across southern Norway, and bans on open fires because of dry forests and grass have been issued in many municipalities in Sweden.
Frank Sinatra was still in his peak years, a couple decades before time began to collect its inevitable charges against his voice, at his 1962 concert in the Royal Festival Hall. Royalty was present, but all eyes were on the performer.
The concert was recorded and although the sound is occasionally wobbly and the visuals have the odd scratch, it’s an enjoyable historical document from one of the era’s defining musical artists. Sinatra easily handled a set of familiar songs as the near-cool tones of his backing combo, the Bill Miller Sextet, slightly tempered his urge to swing. As usual, Sinatra’s insouciance undermined the lush romanticism of some numbers through playing games with words and melodies, yet he waxed warmly and sensitively on “The Second Time Around” and “My Funny Valentine.”
The Royal Festival Hall (1962) & Live at Carnegie Hall (the latter recorded in 1980 just after the release of Sinatra’s acclaimed Trilogy album) have been released together on DVD.
April 12 Abico FS Co Ltd :
* Says it plans to sell entire 15 percent stake of shares in Japanese firm DaiichiKasei Holdings to Jabon International Co Ltd, at 390.5 million yen
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/76hHlq
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Now we all know that Nick Cannon is pretty outspoken. But how you feel about Nick Cannon as a rapper? You gotta admit the dude has some balls for dissing Eminem
Here’s a quote on that:
“We know Marshall Mathers is one of the greatest if not the greatest … If you ain’t coming to get it poppin…you gotta go. There’s a reason Hip Hop was built off of healthy competition and I’m fearless. I got fearless tattooed all over my body in a sense where I’ve never been scared of another individual. The only thing I fear is God. He and I have interesting conversations from time to time.”
Check out Nick Cannon’s interview in question below, and let us know your thoughts.
TOWN OF OAKLAND (WKOW) -- Emergency crews are responding to a fire between Cambridge and Fort Atkinson.
The Cambridge Fire Department says the call came to them at 12:36 a.m. Monday. Firefighters responded to two barns on fire on Mullen Lane. That's a short road off S. Oakland Road between U.S. 12 and County C in the Town of Oakland.
Cambridge firefighters requested mutual aid from fire departments in Fort Atkinson, Johnson Creek, Lake Mills and Edgerton.
The Cambridge Fire Department says no people were hurt in the fire. There were reports some animals may have been in the barn, but the department wasn't sure if they got out. There was hay in both barns.
As of 3:20 a.m, crews are still out there battling the fire.
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Jason Lindsey, aka “Mr. Science,” shows TODAY’s Jenna Bush Hager and Sheinelle Jones how to make some fun red, white and blue science experiments on the Fourth of July, including a leaf blower streamer machine
The event will take place Wednesday at 6 p.m. at Mt. Juliet High School. The event is designed to educate parents about how to keep their children safe online. “Sextortion,” nudes and location tracking are just a few of the topics expected to be covered.
Supervisory special agent Dennis Fetting has conducted similar training sessions for years and continues to conduct the events because of new constantly emerging threats.
“We’re seeing new trends in cyber bullying and exploitation – and these new trends have to do with social media. Our goal is to raise awareness about the issues and make sure parents know how to respond,” Fetting said.
The presentation will include tips and strategies from iGuardian and NetSmartz, designed to empower parents, teachers and administrators in the digital age.
Only parents and adults will be allowed to attend due to some of the graphic nature of the presentation.
An escaped inmate is back in jail after leading Dallas authorities on a hunt for him -- and his accomplice is there now, too.
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The Dallas County Sheriff's Office says 28-year-old Daniel Brown was captured Sunday evening at a Motel 6 in Grand Prairie. He was with 28-year-old Dieasha Owens, a woman police believe helped him get free from the Dallas County Jail's Suzanne Kays Detention Facility, where he was imprisoned on multiple theft charges.
Brown was discovered missing Sunday morning during an inmate count. He was assigned to work in a kitchen area at the jail; detectives are reviewing security video and believe he may have escaped through a dock area.
Brown is now being charged with escape. He was being held in the jail after a March 2018 arrest on five charges of property theft.
Owens was also arrested at the motel and was booked into the Dallas County Jail Sunday evening with a $5,000 bond, facing a charge of facilitating escape of a correctional facility.
Columbus State Farm agent Jay Lewis walked out of the Uptown Facade Board meeting Monday afternoon shaking his head. He was asking the citizen regulatory board to approve new signage for his insurance office at 1222 Broadway. He walked away with the green light for three options, none of which were what he originally sought. The entire exchange caused one board member to joke as Lewis’ matter was resolved “he probably thought they were picking on him.”
FOXBORO, Mass. (WPRI) — With the Patriots set to face off against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Patriot Place is hosting a rally.
The event will be held from 3-5 p.m. Saturday afternoon outside Splitsville and Howl at the Moon.
This is a free event, featuring a petting zoo with five goats, in honor of the number of championships for Tom Brady and him being considered the “Greatest Of All Time”. It will also include green screen photo opportunities, Patriots-themed face painting and many other activities.
Fans can also sign a Patriots banner to wish the team good luck in Sunday’s Big Game.
Winter Skate will also be offering free skating to fans wearing their Pats gear to the rink from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
For more information, click here.
President Buhari yesterday received judges of the Supreme Court, Court of Appeal and other head of courts at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
The judges were led by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen. During the visit, President Buhari called for the establishment of courts in prison yards to speed up decongestion of the prisons as the logistics of transporting prisoners to court is not readily available.
CLAY COUNTY, Ill. (WAND) - Illinois State Police say one person was seriously injured in a motorcycle crash in Clay County early Monday morning.
ISP officials say the crash happened on U.S. Route 50, about two miles west of Flora, at about 3:48 a.m. According to the preliminary investigation into the crash, a motorcycle was traveling west on U.S. Route 50 when the rider attempted to avoid a deer in the roadway. Troopers say this caused the rider to fall off of the motorcycle, and the motorcycle to go off the roadway and land in a creek.
Officials say the rider, identified as a 50-year-old Olney man, was wearing a helmet, and was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment of serious injuries. The man was then airlifted to an Indiana hospital for treatment.
The investigation into the crash is ongoing.
Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland says two Canadians were among 18 people killed in an attack at a popular restaurant in Burkina Faso.
Suspected extremists opened fire at a Turkish restaurant in the West African country’s capital of Ouagadougou late Sunday.
There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the violence, and three members of Burkina Faso’s security force were wounded during the seven-hour assault. Government spokesperson Remy Danguinou says the dead are “mainly women and children”.
Freeland expressed her heartfelt condolences and says out of respect for their kin they will not share the identities of the two Canadians.
This is the second attack in the last two years. In January 2016, an attack at a nearby cafe killed 30 people including six people from Quebec.
(NBC News) A suspected terrorist is in custody following an explosion on the New York City subway early Monday morning.
Investigators say a pipe bomb being carried by suspect Akayed Ullah, 27, exploded inside the busy Port Authority Bus Terminal.
Ullah was injured in the blast and three others nearby also suffered minor injuries.
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio called the explosion an “attempted terror attack” and said there were no additional known incidents.
“Thank God the perpetrator did not achieve his ultimate goals. Thank God our first responders were there so quickly to address the situation,” de Blasio said.
Read more: http://nbcnews.to/2AuJcwp
Tourism Awareness Month 2018 is being celebrated under the banner Tourism is everybody’s business, let’s play our part. The objective of the annual month-long celebration is to increase public awareness of the tourism and hospitality industry’s economic, cultural, and social contributions to our Nature Isle.
Following the passage of Hurricane Maria, the library of the Trafalgar Primary School was adversely affected. On Wednesday, May 23, 2018, Discover Dominica Authority (DDA) presented library books to the Trafalgar Primary School as part of activities for Tourism Awareness Month. The project was made possible through the generous donation of books by the staff of the DDA and Invest Dominica Authority.
The presentation ceremony was attended by the Director of Tourism, Mr. Colin Piper and staff of the DDA.
Tourism Awareness Month is an annual event which has been celebrated in May over the past ten (10) years.
SKOPJE, Macedonia (AP) — A U.N. negotiator is due in Macedonia for talks with the country's leadership, in a revived effort to settle a peculiar but acrimonious dispute with neighboring Greece over Macedonia's name.
Matthew Nimetz has already met Greek officials in Athens, and says there appears to be momentum for solving the dispute that has poisoned the two countries' relations since Macedonia won independence from the former Yugoslavia in 1991.
He is expected in the capital, Skopje, later Wednesday. On Thursday, Nimetz will meet Macedonia's president, government officials and opposition leaders.
The dispute has frozen Macedonia's NATO accession hopes, as Greece, an alliance member, refuses to endorse its bid until a solution is found.
Greece says the country's name implies claims on its own adjoining province of Macedonia. Skopje denies that.
LAWTON, OK (LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- Thanks to our wetter-than-normal spring, it's been tough for some in Lawton to keep their lawns mowed, and the complaints are pouring in to City Hall.
A woman is asking the public to keep their eyes out for her van after it was allegedly stolen from the 7-Eleven store in Drake Landing.
Between 9:45 and 10:15 this morning, Feb 3, a woman entered the 7-Eleven Store and left her vehicle running outside the store, her dog was also left in the vehicle.
After exiting the store the woman noticed her dog sitting outside of the store, but her car was missing.
The woman immediately phoned police, who are investigating.
She asks residents to be on the lookout for a white 2003 Ford Windstar van with Alberta license plate EFZ 037.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of the vehicle or incident is asked to call Okotoks RCMP at (403) 938-4202 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
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Illinois has become the 37th state to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment.
The measure, which has been bandied about in Illinois since it failed before what was then thought to be a 1982 deadline, has taken on special emphasis as an election-year issue.
Illinois was one of the 15 states not to ratify before the original 1982 deadline. But proponents argue there’s precedent that makes such a deadline moot. The amendment would guarantee legal rights regardless of sex, ending legal distinctions between men and women.
Those opposed argued that passing the amendment would give women unrestricted access to abortion.
Erdogan says officials to meet to 'finalise' Russia defence deal
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Turkish musician and composer Omar Faruk Tekbilek performs at the Diogenis Studio on Friday, January 20, as part of the Athens Music Festival. The festival runs through March. Greek vocalists Glykeria and Matoula Zamani will be joining him on stage. The concert begins at 9 p.m. Admission starts at 15 euros. Tickets are on sale at Germanos and Cosmote and online at www.diogenis.gr and buy.tickethour.com.
Diogenis Studio, 259 Syngrou & Amphitheas, Nea Smyrni, tel 210.942.5754
Lady Gaga debuted a R&B-tinged love song when she headlined last Saturday’s line-up at the Coachella festival, where the pop diva cast herself as sensual rather than sensational. She seized the spotlight before a 100,000-strong crowd to introduce The Cure, whose lyrics include “if I can’t find the cure, I’ll fix you with my love”.
When CIA analyst Susan Cooper's partner is assassinated, Cooper volunteers to go undercover to prevent a global disaster.
In this discussion piece, GamecockCentral.com's Chris Clark and Wes Mitchell tackle a pair of topics related to South Carolina football and recruiting. Could the 2019 recruiting class be the "break...
Students attend a prayer service at Parkridge Church in Coral Springs, Fla., a day after a mass shooting occurred at the nearby Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, Feb. 15, 2018. SAUL MARTINEZ NYT
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Afghanistan's government claims that the Taliban and Islamic State group have the same aim, but a former member of both - now in prison- says they are very different.
It started as a high school science fair project, inspired by a terrifying news story about children being left in hot cars, and is now a product, saving lives. Alissa Chavez, Albuquerque native, entrepreneur and creator of Hot Seat joined New Mexico Living to talk about her invention.
The Hot Seat is an alarm system used to prevent kids from being left in a hot car. The sensor pad is placed in any car seat and syncs to your smartphone via Bluetooth, if a parent walks 15 feet away from the vehicle while the child is still inside the car, an alarm sounds.
Alissa explains the process in coming up with this design and how it eventually came to this design, “I wanted it to be able to fit in any car seat.” And it does, working in seats for infants to toddlers and beyond.
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Unless you are a serial entrepreneur with a string of successes behind you, you need a business plan to convince investors that you can build a business out of the dream that has been driving your passion to change the world. Don’t believe that Silicon Valley myth that all you have to do is sketch your idea on the back of a napkin, and investors will line up to give you money.
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PORTAGE — The Three Rivers junior varsity girls’ softball team finished off a busy week Saturday by participating in the Portage Central JV Tournament.
Three Rivers lost its first game of the day 11-1 to the host school. Errors hurt the Lady Cats.
Maddy Knoll led Three Rivers at the plate going 1-for-2, and Kaylee Paffhousen scored the Lady Cats’ only run.
According to Three Rivers’ coach Jason Sperry, Emily Bass pitched a good game in the loss.
Please see Monday's Commercial News or e-edition for full article.
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is greeted by senior North Korean official Kim Yong Chol, director of the United Front Department, which is responsible for North-South Korea affairs (left), and Foreign Minister Ri Su Yong, on his arrival in Pyongyang, North Korea, Wednesday, May 9, 2018. Pompeo met with North Korean leader Kim Jong Il later and secured the release of three American prisoners ahead of a planned summit between Kim and President Donald Trump. Matthew Lee, Pool AP Photo
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0:40 Suspect in armed robbery of Bradenton convenience store arrested
0:58 Little Rebekah is Manatee's first baby of 2017
The author Ali Smith described Berger last year in an appreciation as "one of the world's most vital corresponders".
"In John Berger’s work love and art and political and historical understanding are always in layered combination," she said.
"There are many other writers and artists who work with this relation, but none with quite the transformatory fusion of his combining, which is a bit like encountering what clarity really is, what the word means, like looking through pure water and seeing things naturally magnified. "
NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. — Roland Griffin scored 18 of 20 points after halftime and finished with nine rebounds, Rickey McGill had 17 points, seven rebounds and eight assists and Iona beat Quinnipiac 87-82 in double overtime on Friday night.
Schadrac Casimir added 14 points and Deyshonee Much scored 11 for Iona (14-9, 8-3 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference).
Neither team scored in the second overtime until McGill hit E.J. Crawford for a layup with 1:50 to play and the Gaels led the rest of the way. Quinnipiac missed 7 of 8 from the field and hit just 1 of 4 free throws in the period.
McGill made two free throws to give Iona a seven-point lead with 54 seconds left in regulation, but the Bobcats used a 9-2 run — including Cameron Young's 3-pointer with four seconds to go — to make it 69-all and force overtime.
The eight edition of Lagos State Egungun Festival 2017, under the leadership of Chief Tajudeen Muili, comes up on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at 3, Muili Street, Oluyole bus stop, Oregun, Lagos State. A statement by the Alapinni-Oje, Alagbado Tomia, Lagos State, High Chief Jimoh Balogun, said eminent personalities will attend the ceremony from across the globe, including traditional rulers, Awori obas and baales, political office holders, top government functionaries, business executives, among others.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - A-Mark Precious Metals Inc
* A-Mark Precious Metals acquires the assets of Goldline International
* A-Mark Precious Metals Inc - ‍asset purchase for net consideration of approximately $6.4 million over net tangible asset value​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) _ Nebraska lawmakers have confirmed a new superintendent for the State Patrol despite some reservations about recent problems in the agency.
Senators voted 37-0 on Friday in favor of Col. John Bolduc, who was appointed by Gov. Pete Ricketts and sworn in for the job on Oct. 16.
Some senators raised concerns that they still don’t have detailed answers about why Bolduc’s predecessor, former Col. Brad Rice, was abruptly fired in June. Bolduc has promised to overhaul the agency and ensure all patrol members are accountable to the public.
Rice’s termination came after news surfaced that the agency had mishandled internal investigations and didn’t properly respond to possible misconduct against female recruits by a patrol doctor.
Rice was chosen following a national search for a replacement.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Xylem Inc:
* XYLEM TO ACQUIRE PURE TECHNOLOGIES, A LEADER IN SMART INFRASTRUCTURE ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT FOR THE WATER INDUSTRY
* XYLEM INC - DEAL FOR USD$397 MILLION
* XYLEM INC - DEAL EXPECTED TO BE MODESTLY ACCRETIVE TO 2018 ADJUSTED EARNINGS
* XYLEM INC - ‍XYLEM WILL FINANCE TRANSACTION WITH CASH AND LOW INTEREST, SHORT-TERM DEBT​
* XYLEM INC - DEAL FOR CAD $9.00 PER SHARE IN CASH
* XYLEM INC - PURE‘S BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED TRANSACTION AND RECOMMENDS THAT PURE SHAREHOLDERS VOTE IN FAVOR OF TRANSACTION
* XYLEM INC - ‍DEFINITIVE AGREEMENT PROVIDES FOR PAYMENT OF A TERMINATION FEE OF CAD$25 MILLION TO XYLEM IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
3:03 Talkback: Mark Young talks about Vice Mayor Gene Gallo's tragic loss of his wife Pause
2:15 The zany 9th Annual Shamrock Shiver Charity Plunge
1:17 Samoset Neighborhood Association looks to 2017 for continued improvements
0:49 Gene Gallo reflects on the loss of his wife
2:02 Manatee County residents fear heavy manufacturing will change lifestyle
0:55 Woman saves neighbor's 80-pound mastiff in Christmas day fire
0:40 Suspect in armed robbery of Bradenton convenience store arrested
1:19 Fans honor Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher at Hollywood Walk of Fame
0:58 Little Rebekah is Manatee's first baby of 2017
The couple have been together for more than 20 years but look set to be split up by a Home Office ruling. An elderly couple who fled Australia because social workers wanted to put them in separate homes face being torn apart again after Home Office bosses knocked back the wife's visa application.
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The two shooting incidents in Commerce that claimed the lives of two men are believed related. The first incident occurred on Park Street, and the victim was taken to the hospital where he was treated and released. The second occurred at the Village Creek Apartments. A man and women there were also treated and released from the hospital. Two men found lying on the ground at the complex died later of their injuries. They were identified as 21-year-old Malachi Wisdom and 20-year-old Brian Galicia.
Hull have been given a boost before Monday's Premier League trip to West Brom after Egypt agreed to let Ahmed Elmohamady turn up late for African Nations Cup duty. Egypt's foreign-based players were ordered to arrive at their training camp on Tuesday in preparation for the tournament, which starts on January 14 in Gabon, but midfielder Elmohamady has been allowed to arrive late in order to play at The Hawthorns.
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This week on “Amtower Off Center”, host Mark Amtower interviews Lee Frederiksen of Hinge Marketing regarding the new Hinge study: “2017 Government Services Research: Marketing & Growth insights”. The study focuses on how both large and small contractors offering services to the Federal government rate on the growth curve and what tactics are employed by higher growth firms.
Topics include:
the survey sample and how it was segmented
the financial performance of the companies in the study
growth strategy, including focusing on a particular challenge, offering specialized services, etc
differentiation
key marketing tools
It is time for the second Major Championship of the year on the PGA tour. The 117th edition of the U.S. Open gets under way Thursday morning. For the first time ever, the tournament is taking place in the state of Wisconsin at Erin Hills.
Ranked number one in the world, Dustin Johnson is the defending U.S. Open champion, and in fact, the past three winners are paired together in the first two rounds.
Johnson, Dallas native Jordan Spieth, and Martin Kaymer will tee off Thursday morning at 8:35 a.m.
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Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei attends a meeting with university students in Tehran, Iran, July 2015. Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Monday called the US the "source" of instability in the Middle East and said it was responsible for the creation of the Islamic State terror group.
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Relegation-threatened English Premier League side Swansea City have identified Ghana forward Jordan Ayew as the main-man to fire goals in their survival campaign.
The 24-year-old forward is likely to leave the Villa Park in the winter transfer window and the Swans have lined him up.
Manager Steve Bruce believes the former Marseille man has enough fire to produce goals for his side.
Ayew cost Villa around £8million from Lorient last season and Bruce is cool on the Ghana forward who is unavailable in January due to the 2017 AFCON.
Swansea have a good relationship with Jordan's elder brother Andre who excelled at the Liberty Stadium and believe the West Ham star can convince his brother to make the switch.
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Arturo Marcial-Alvarez's face was covered with a blue bandanna and he had a stolen revolver in his waistband when he was intercepted by two King County sheriff's detectives in February as he got off a Metro bus. The detectives, who were also on the bus, noticed him reaching for his waist while glaring at another man who was stepping off the coach, court records say.
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The LSV was built without any cash from the council , they provided land , private developers and government sports grants provided the funding
Surely given the relatively attractive location just off the Mway link road there is some interest from somebody
Ultimately Odsal is the problem , in theory it it should pay for itself and produce income , but it looks like it is now just a financial noose , squeezing the life out of the bulls bank account
There has to be another option
MOSCOW, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Russian banks are expected to make profit of around 1.5 trillion roubles ($26.7 billion) in 2018 although the estimate could be revised down, Russia’s Central Bank Governor Elvira Nabiullina said on Friday.
The central bank said last month the Russian banking sector’s profit was at 790 billion roubles in 2017. ($1 = 56.2052 roubles) (Reporting by Andrey Ostroukh; writing by Maria Kiselyova; editing by Katya Golubkova)
Ahoy me hearties! Are your kids pirate-mad? Budding buccaneers have everything they could wish for in a pirate-themed weekend for all the family.
Cromford Mills is the place to be on August 19 and 20 if you want to meet pirates, their parrots and have a day of swashbuckling adventure on the high seas. Look for buried treasure on Skeleton Island, hold a parrot, set sail aboard the Jolly Roger and make a pirate or mermaid peg doll or your own pirate’s hat, take part in pirate-themed games which all the family can enjoy or enjoy a pirate boat trip (Saturday only, departing 11am and 2pm). Why not enter into the spirit of the weekend and dress up as a pirate to be entered into a prize draw? There will be face painting, a model railway exhibition (11am to 4pm), Arkwright Spinsters (Sunday only, 11am to 4pm) and guided tours. The fun runs from 10am to 5pm.
For more details, visit www.cromfordmills.org.uk
If you’re looking for a memorable gift this holiday season, consider the limited edition poster of Sydney Laurence’s “Mt. McKinley from Peters Creek, Alaska”. Find out more »
The Angola Rodeo that was scheduled to take place this weekend has been canceled.
The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections made the decision out of an abundance of caution.
If you purchased tickets to the show this weekend you will be refunded your money. The Angola Rodeo will continue on Oct. 15, 22, and 29.
For more information about the rodeo click HERE.
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The chairman of South Korea's Asiana Airlines has apologized for inflight meal service disruptions and a reported suicide at a meal supplier.
Park Sam-koo, chairman of the country's second-largest air carrier, said he felt a moral responsibility after the boss of the company that had been supplying the meals killed himself, according to media reports citing police.
The apology came as criticism mounted following the reports, which linked the apparent suicide to pressure from Asiana on its caterer.
Asiana Airlines said 114 out of 310 flights had left South Korea without meals since Sunday. Most were short-haul flights to Asian destinations.
The problems arose after the airline tried to change its meal catering service.
Bernard Kenny, the former miner who was stabbed as he tried to stop a right-wing extremist from murdering MP Jo Cox, has died.
The 78-year-old, who was awarded the George Medal for his bravery, had been diagnosed with cancer in June.
His son Phil Kenny, 58, confirmed that his father died on Monday morning.
Mr Kenny, 79, ran from his car as he saw neo-Nazi Thomas Mair attacking Mrs Cox outside her constituency surgery in Yorkshire in June 2016.
A Wilson County man was cited with leaving the scene of a minor fender bender outside the very courthouse he resides as a General Sessions judge. Haywood Barry took responsibility for his actions Friday, telling News 2 he did it.
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Crucially, the driver never gets a special code or key, so they won't have access to your vehicle beyond a given delivery. Amazon also checks that the driver is in the right location and carrying the right package. You shouldn't have to worry about a malicious driver using this as an excuse to swipe your ride.
The service is live for Prime subscribers in 37 cities around the US, and doesn't carry an extra charge. As with existing options like Key and Prime Now, Amazon isn't shy about its strategy here: it wants to be the fastest and most convenient option for your orders, particularly when you can't be home. And there's plenty of competitive pressure to do this -- Walmart has been speeding up its own delivery process, and it won't be surprising if in-car deliveries quickly become more than a novelty.
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NEW YORK -- Liberty Island has been evacuated because of a climber at the Statue of Liberty.
A person climbed the statue's base on the Fourth of July shortly after several people were arrested after hanging a banner from the statue's pedestal calling for abolishing Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
News helicopter video showed the climber sitting Wednesday by the bottom of the statue's robes, about 100 feet (30 metres) aboveground. Police nearby tried to persuade the climber to descend.
Earlier, National Park Service spokesman Jerry Willis said at least six people were taken into custody for the banner, which read "Abolish I.C.E.," referring to part of the Department of Homeland Security.
Willis says federal regulations prohibit hanging banners from the monument.
Banner organizing group Rise and Resist says the climber isn't connected to its demonstration.
BATESVILLE, Miss. — A murder trial is set to begin in the death of a 19-year-old former high school cheerleader found set on fire nearly three years ago along a back road in Mississippi.
Twenty-nine-year-old Quinton Tellis has pleaded not guilty to a murder charge in the death of Jessica Chambers. Jury selection in his trial is set to start Monday.
When firefighters found Jessica Chambers on Dec. 6, 2014, she had burns over most of her body and died hours later at a hospital. Her shocking death drew national attention amid concerns about violent crime in rural communities around the U.S.
Tellis faces life in prison without parole if convicted at his trial in Batesville, court records show.
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A man sits on a bench in front of a restaurant at a shopping district in Beijing May 6, 2013. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon
BEIJING Growth in China's services sector slowed slightly in April compared with the previous month but remained robust, an official survey showed on Sunday.
The official non-manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) stood at 54.0 in April, compared with the previous month's reading of 55.1 and above the 50-point mark that separates growth from contraction on a monthly basis.
The March reading was the highest since May 2014.
The services sector accounted for over half of China's economy last year as rising wages give Chinese consumers the opportunity to shop, travel and eat out more.
China's policymakers are counting on growth in services and consumption as they try to rebalance the country's economic growth model from a heavy reliance on investment and exports.
(Reporting by Sue-Lin Wong; Editing by Sam Holmes)
The Tigers quickly took the lead in the bottom of the sixth, loading the bases against Cam Bedrosian (1-1) on a single, a walk and a hit by pitch. Greyson Greiner struck out, but Iglesias lined a two-run single to center to put Detroit ahead 3-1. Dixon Machado grounded to short, but Andrelton Simmons' throw to the plate was too late to get JaCoby Jones.
General manager Jerry Dipoto said Lewis (knee) is scheduled to begin a game progression at extended spring training Wednesday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.
Lewis continues to make solid progress in his recovery from a February knee scope, and the top prospect remains on track to join a minor-league affiliate sometime in May. While he possesses enticing physical tools, injuries have limited the 22-year-old to just 38 games above rookie ball.
Local child psychiatrist and keynote speaker Dr. Marcia Benjamin speaks with guests about childhood stress, anxiety and depression during a mental-health awareness event at the Maple Grove Public School in Barrie.
The event, which was free to the public, offered yoga demonstrations, music and a dance.
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Two people were arrested in the British city of Birmingham on "suspicion of terrorism offences" on Wednesday, West Midlands police said in a statement.
The arrests were not in any way connected to last week's Westminster attack and there is no risk to public safety, the regional police force added.
The man and woman who were arrested, aged 21 and 23, were detained under "terrorism legislation" on suspicion of preparing for "terrorist acts".
(Reporting by Sangameswaran S in Bengaluru)
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LONDON, April 12 The $1.53 billion Andurand Commodities Fund run by asset manager Pierre Andurand lost 11.6 percent in the first quarter of the year, a document prepared by a bank seen by Reuters showed.
Losses widened from 8.5 percent in the first two months of 2017, it showed.
However, losses had narrowed to 9.8 percent by April 7, a source close to the fund told Reuters.
The fund, which delivered gains of 22 percent in 2016, focuses on energy as well as metals, other commodities and currencies.
Brent crude futures are up 7.2 percent this month, reversing all of March’s losses.
(Reporting by Maiya Keidan; additional reporting by Lawrence Delevingne and Amanda Cooper; editing by Louise Heavens and Jason Neely)
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CLARKS SUMMIT — The Abington Heights School District is keeping the community up to date on their side of the continuing teachers contract negotiations.
The district’s website now includes a section dedicated to the negotiations. If a teachers strike announced for Sept. 12 lasts “the maximum length allowed by law,” part of the website reads, the last day for the 2017-18 school year could be pushed from June 7 to June 15.
Two negotiation sessions are scheduled before the strike date. The school board meets Wednesday at 6 p.m. in the administration board room, 200 E. Grove St.
For more details, visit www.ahsd.org. For the union’s proposal, visit Abington Heights Education Association on Facebook.
— KATHLEEN BOLUS
Looking At The Politics Of Guns After The Massacre In Las Vegas NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with David Brooks of The New York Times, and EJ Dionne, of The Washington Post and co-author of One Nation After Trump about guns in the U.S.
CLEVELAND (AP) — The leader of a breakaway Amish group in Ohio convicted in hair- and beard-cutting attacks is pushing to get his convictions overturned using arguments already rejected in court.
An attorney for 72-year-old Samuel Mullet Sr. says Mullet's previous lawyer made mistakes during trial and in prior appeals.
In a Monday court filing, prosecutors say there were no errors that amounted to Mullet's rights to due process being violated, and a judge should reject his request.
Defense attorneys say the 2011 hair- and beard-cutting attacks stemmed from family disputes. Prosecutors say the motive was religious, as hair and beards have spiritual significance in the Amish faith.
Mullet is serving an 11-year sentence. Of the 16 Amish community members convicted in the case, only Mullet remains imprisoned.
Trumbull’s prescription drug take-back day set for April 28
TRUMBULL — Town police are partnering with the Drug Enforcement Administration to host a prescription drug take-back day on April 28.
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., residents can drop off expired, unwanted or unused prescription drugs at Middlebrook School, 220 Middlebrooks Ave.
Only pills or patches can be dropped off, as the DEA cannot accept needles or liquids, police said. The event, which is being assisted by Trumbull Police Cadets and the Trumbull Partnership Against Underage Drinking and Drugs, is free and anonymous with “no questions asked,” police said.
At last April’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, people across the country turned in 450 tons of prescription drugs at nearly 5,500 sites operated by the DEA and more than 4,200 of the agency’s state and local partners in the United States.
Egyptian tennis player banned for life for match-fixing
LONDON (AP) — A 24-year-old Egyptian tennis player has been banned for life and fined $15,000 in a match-fixing case.
The Tennis Integrity Unit announced on Tuesday that Karim Hossam was found guilty of 16 corruption charges that included providing inside information, facilitating betting and failing to report "corrupt approaches" at ITF Futures tournaments from 2013-17.
Hossam is currently ranked outside the top 1,000 and has been as high as 337th.
He is now not allowed to compete in or attend any sanctioned tennis events.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) Marimo Regional Revitalization Reit, Inc. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (in billions of yen unless specified) 6 months 6 months 6 months 6 months ended Jun 30, 2017 ended Dec 31, 2016 to Dec 31, 2017 to Jun 30, 2018 LATEST PRIOR COMPANY COMPANY RESULTS RESULTS FORECAST FORECAST Revenues 744 mln 608 mln 754 mln 754 mln (+22.4 pct ) (+1.3 pct ) (0.0 pct ) Net 267 mln 49 mln 259 mln 258 mln (+439.6 pct ) (-3.1 pct ) (-0.3 pct ) Div 2,941 yen 545 yen 2,850 yen 2,841 yen To see Company Overview page, click reuters://REALTIME/verb=CompanyData/ric=3470.T
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They kissed away your bumps and bruises and taught you how to pass on that same healing gift. Though these special women may have passed, daughters and granddaughters can share memories of them in the supportive company of others dealing with the same loss at Chesapeake Life Center’s annual Remembering Mothers Tea.
It will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. May 11, the Thursday before Mother’s Day, in the conference center of Hospice of the Chesapeake’s John and Cathy Belcher Campus, 90 Ritchie Highway in Pasadena. Women and girls ages 12 and older who are grieving the loss of a mother or grandmother are invited to participate in this reflective and healing gathering.
The cost is $10 and includes tea and finger sandwiches. Guests can bring their own tea cups (BYOTC) to the gathering that remind them of their loved ones. Advance registration is required. To register, call 888-501-7077.
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April 12 A group of Tesla Inc investors have urged the electric car maker to add two new independent directors who do not have any ties with Chief Executive Elon Musk.
The investors also urged that all directors be re-elected annually.
California State Teachers Retirement System and Hermes Equity Ownership Services are among the five investment groups pressing for the changes. (Reporting by Vishal Sridhar in Bengaluru; Editing by Saumyadeb Chakrabarty)
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A review of the driving records of potential Ohio gubernatorial candidates shows some have better records than others.
The Cincinnati Enquirer (http://cin.ci/2pam0xo ) reports that it reviewed the driving records of four Republicans and five Democrats considering a run for Ohio governor in 2018.
The newspaper reports Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicle records show the only one with no traffic tickets or crashes was Republican Mike DeWine, Ohio’s current attorney general.
The review found that former attorney general Rich Cordray, a Democrat, had the most speeding tickets, with five since 1998. The potential candidate with the most crashes was Senate Democrat Joe Schiavoni (shuh-VOHN’-ee), with three since 2007. The review also found he had four speeding tickets.
None of those reviewed had impaired driving charges. All had valid driver’s licenses.
The Yesha Council of Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria has criticized the cancellation of the April meeting of the Supreme Planning Committee of the Civil Administration for Judea and Samaria, due to the sanctions of administration workers.
The cancellation means a delay in building permits. A council statement said, "We will not allow a return to the days of freezing. The cancellation of the planning meetings is a technical freeze on the prime minister's decisions on the construction issue. We call on the defense minister and the prime minister to deal with this issue as soon as possible and to hold the planning meeting on time."
There are employment patterns on all islands, but I thought we could use the Big Island as an example. You'll see that hotels employ lots of people, so do hospitals, supermarkets and governments.
300 – Roberts, Waikoloa Marriott, HELCO
400 – Mauna Lani Resort, N. Hawaii Community Hospital
600 – Fairmont Orchid
800 – KS Hawaii. KTA Super Stores
900 – Mauna Kea Beach and Hapuna Prince
1,200 – Hualalai Resort
1,300 – Federal government
1,400 – Hilton Waikoloa + Grand Vacations
2,700 – County government
8,000 – State government
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SYDNEY (AP) - Paul Gray, lead singer of the 1980s Australian pop band Wa Wa Nee, has died of cancer, his brother said on Wednesday. He was 54 years old.
He musician died on Tuesday of multiple myeloma, his brother and fellow band member Mark Gray said in a statement.
"It is with deep sorrow and a heavy heart that we announce that Paul Gray passed away peacefully," Mark Gray said.
"We would like to thank all the doctors, hospital staff, relatives, friends and fans for the overwhelming support given to Paul and our family while he heroically battled multiple myeloma," he added.
Wa Wa Nee formed in the early 1980s and had an Australian hit with their single, "Stimulation," in 1986.
The band later charted in the United States with the song "Sugar Free."
The band's broke up in 1989, but re-formed in recent years to perform at 1980s revival concerts and to support British group The Human League on their Australian tour last year.
Geno Stone was another late commit to Iowa, and he made his announcement via Periscope, no less! What a time to be alive. Stone is a 5'11", 190 lb 3-star safety from New Castle, Pennsylvania.
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Fiber artists from around the country came out this past weekend for events and workshops during the 27th annual Estes Park Wool Market. The Event Center featured nearly 70 vendors selling yarns, artisan clothing and accessories, fiber art tools and supplies for spinning, weaving, knitting and crocheting.
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He talked about his playing style, his fit with the Trail Blazers , his up-and-down NBA career and his early impressions of Portland. "They give it to me for some reason," Nurkic said of his nickname.
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Tuesday night’s game between the Detroit Tigers and the host Pittsburgh Pirates was postponed by rain.
It will be made up as part of a single-admission doubleheader Wednesday. The opener will begin at 4:05 p.m. with the second game beginning 30 minutes after the conclusion of the first.
The Tigers and Pirates were rained out twice during their season-opening series in Detroit earlier in the season.
The Tigers will send right-hander Jordan Zimmermann (1-0, 7.71 ERA) and left-hander Matthew Boyd (0-1, 1.40) to the mound Wednesday. Pittsburgh will counter with right-handers Chad Kuhl (2-1, 4.57) and Jameson Taillon (2-1, 2.86).
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Funeral services for Robert Leon Mathis, age 71, of Jackson, Tennessee, will be Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 11:00 am at Unity Temple C.O.G.I.C. Burial will follow in the Highland Memorial Gardens. Mr. Mathis died Wednesday December 6, 2017 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital.
Visitation for Mr. Mathis will begin on Friday morning December 15, 2017 from 9:00 am until 7:00 pm at Mercer Brothers Funeral Home. Mr. Mathis will lie in state on Saturday December 16, 2017 at Unity Temple C.O.G.I.C. Church from 10:00 am until time of service.
For more information please call Mercer Brothers Funeral Home at 731-423-4922.
CONCORD, MA (WCMH) — A study says that working moms do the equivalent of about 2.5 full-time jobs in a week.
According to WorkingMother.com, a study commissioned by Welch’s found that on average, a working mom clocks about 98 hours of work a week, with her day starting just after 6am.
“The results of the survey highlight just how demanding the role of mom can be and the non-stop barrage of tasks it consists of,” Casey Lewis, MS, RD and Health & Nutrition Lead at Welch’s, told Yahoo! News. “Busy moms may identify with the list of ‘lifesavers’, which highlights not just a rigorous workload but a constant requirement to feed and fuel the family, week in and week out.”
The study also found that moms don’t usually finish with their work/family duties until after 8pm, which equals close to 14 hours a day.
The study surveyed 2,000 American mothers with children ranging between ages 5 and 12.
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Protesters descended on Trump Tower Monday ahead of the president's arrival there for a planned two-night stay, amid heightened tensions following weekend violence in Virginia — and Donald Trump's response to it.
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LAND issues are being resolved by the Tavua Town Council and members of a landowning unit for a residential project.
Tavua Town Council CEO Vinesh Naidu said there were still a few issues to discuss with the landowners.
"There are some problems that we are still trying to sort out with the landowners and hopefully we can get those out of the way by this week," he said.
"We have a meeting with the landowners and officials from the Local Government ministry."
He said they wanted to begin the residential development as soon as possible. "It's a very important project for Tavua.
"By having these subdivided lots, our residents can have access to proper living spaces with all of the Government amenities provided."
The project is part of the economic development plan (EDP) for Tavua.
According to the Local Government Ministry, about 100 residential lots would be established.
The EDP was designed by the ministry to increase the economic viability of the town.
Authorities say a woman broke into the Philadelphia-area home of another woman she believed was romantically involved with her husband and killed the victim before killing herself.
Radnor Township police officials said the murder of 33-year-old Meredith Chapman was carefully planned by her assailant, whose name hasn't been released.
Superintendent William Colarulo said "she broke into the house, she was lying in wait, and she shot her as soon as she walked in, and then she shot herself."
Officials believe the assailant may have disguised herself and taken a train from Delaware.
Chapman, a 2007 graduate of the University of Delaware, worked for the school in media relations and marketing and was recently hired as an assistant vice president at Villanova University. She ran unsuccessfully for a state Senate seat in Delaware in 2016.
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This story has been corrected to change the dateline from Radnor to Wayne.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Several pigs that were left four years ago on a small island within the California Delta have become the center of residents' debate after an animal-rights group took them off the island.
The Sacramento Bee reports (http://bit.ly/2rrcszq ) 10 people from Farm Sanctuary used a trailer and barge on Tuesday to ferry six pigs off the island under the land owner's permission. Susie Coston, the group's national shelter director, says the pigs were not in good health and were being mistreated, but residents in the area disagree.
Several boaters have been feeding the pigs and say on the island, the animals are truly "free."
Delta boater Erlyn Lucas-Payne says the pigs were "stolen," not "rescued." But Coston says the pigs starved in the winter and were fed beer in the summer.
The pigs were taken to UC Davis for veterinary care.
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Information from: The Sacramento Bee, http://www.sacbee.com
Sonic Mania releases today on all platforms apart from PC, although this only includes a download at the moment.
Fans can also buy the Sonic Mania Collector's Edition, which includes a Deluxe "SEGA Genesis" style Collector's Box, 12" Classic Sonic Statue featuring SEGA Genesis Base, Metallic Collector's Card with Sonic Mania Download Code (digital game code) and a SEGA Cartridge Cast with Golden Ring.
However, several leaks suggest that a full physical release of the game could be on the cards.
Czech Video Games retailer briefly posted a listing for the game on Nintendo Switch, including boxart.
And it's not the first leak of this kind, with other material appearing online recently, suggesting that Sonic Mania could be arriving on shelves later this year.
Another listing in Italy showed off what looked to be a physical version of the game for Nintendo Switch, although the listing has now been removed.
OC Human Relations CEO Rusty Kennedy, center, is surrounded by employees, clockwise from bottom: Seema Shah, Alison Edwards, Marco Ortega, Don Han, and Julie Vue in Santa Ana on Monday, April 24, 2017. They show off posters used in a stereotype awareness exercise.
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Grades 4 to 7 Awards for Twain Sullivan Elementary School were given to children for a variety of different things such as Visual Arts,Most Improved, Citizenship Awards, Athletic Awards, Personal Achievements, District Track Meet Aggregate Award, Applied DesignSkills and Technology, Academic Awards, and Intermediate Student of the year. (Shiela Pepping photos)
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Social media is driving a wedge between this once happily married couple. Full of love in the beginning, now one is thinking of going a stray. Has the love simply ran its course or is spending too much time on the computer causing someone to drift away? Can this marriage be saved? How far would you go to save your marriage? YOU’LL LAUGH, YOU’LL CRY, you will ENJOY!
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PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Union is creating a new position, off the pitch: chief tattoo officer.
With many players and staff new to Philadelphia, the Major League Soccer team says they could use help finding a good tattoo artist.
The club wants to name a shop or artist as the go-to place for Union players, coaches, staff and even supporters.
Marketing vice-president Doug Vosik says the hiring process is underway, and resumes and portfolios are being accepted.
He says the Union wants to partner with someone who can offer a broad range of tattoos.
Former Miss Russia Victoria Lopyreva poses for photos at Old Trafford
Former Miss Russia Victoria Lopyreva looked delighted as she posed with a Manchester United scarf after the Red Devil’s 4-0 win over West Ham.
The model and actress, who is an ambassador for World Cup Russia 2018, was a special guest of the club and enjoyed behind-the-scenes access at today’s Premier League clash.
The 34-year-old posed for photos with club legend Gary Pallister and was treated to a tour of the stadium and changing rooms before kick-off.
Scroll through the gallery above to see the best pictures of former Miss Russia Victoria Lopyreva at Old Trafford after Manchester United’s win over West Ham United.
When Walter Harris rose in the House of Commons on March 14, 1957, the Liberal finance minister could not have known that the budget speech he was about to read would be one of the last gasps of the Louis St. Laurent government. The Liberals would be swept aside within months by John Diefenbaker and the Conservatives, but a program introduced in that budget, the registered retirement savings plan or RRSP, would live on.
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Paul Miller was a sturdy centre-back who had been signed by Charlton Athletic in February 1987.
He was brought in from Tottenham to help stave off relegation from Division One.
Miller brought much-needed experience to the side but his spell at Charlton ended in disgrace.
During a 'home' game against Newcastle United at Selhurst Park, he was sent off for allegedly spitting at Andy Thorn, the ex Wimbledon man.
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From that point on, Miller was a marked man and never played for Charlton again.
It was on this day, October 6, 1988, when Watford paid £85,000 for Miller, who made 52 appearances for the Addicks.
Meanwhile, a day earlier, on October 5 - this time in 1985 - Charlton played their first game at Selhurst Park, the reality setting in they had lost their home.
Charlton had laid on 12 double-decker buses to ferry supporters to the game, as 5,552 fans watched the Addicks beat Sunderland 2-1.
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At the start of the Star Spangled Banner at the Easter Egg Roll, First Lady Melania Trump was seen nudging President Donald Trump. He then put his hand over his heart.
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CLEVELAND, O.H. (AP) — Authorities say recovery efforts are resuming in the search for a small plane carrying six people that disappeared over Lake Erie, near Cleveland.
The city of Cleveland said Monday morning that weather conditions are favorable for searching, with light winds and fairly calm waters. Seven vessels and four dive teams are taking part in waters 35-45 feet deep.
The city says there have been multiple reports of debris washing ashore east of Burke Lakefront Airport, where a plane carrying a family of four and two neighbors departed late Thursday. Police say they have confirmed that a bag recovered Sunday was from the aircraft. No details have been released. It was found near a private harbor in a small lakeside community.
The other debris hadn’t been verified as from the plane.
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Hundreds of people took over the city of Richmond’s art district as part of ‘First Friday.’
The year-round event lets participants check out shops and art galleries after-hours.
Lee Kripke came from Philadelphia to experience the event with his friends.
“I think it brings everyone together,” Kripke said. “Everyone’s walking around, people are happy, community’s good.”
People who attend regularly said they can’t get enough and it’s a great way to get a closer look at Richmond’s culture.
VCU junior Meghan Bright comes each month with her roommate, Sarah Clagett.
“I always try to first time because I’m an art major and I want to go out and see the galleries and everything,” Bright said.
Volunteers on-sight said the year-round event gives folks a chance to tap into their creativity.
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Police are appealing for witnesses following reports a shot was fired at a van and a number of vehicles damaged in the Ballymagroarty area of Derry on Monday night last.
It’s believed that just before midnight a group of around 10 men wearing balaclavas were seen in the area, some carrying bats and one a firearm.
Chief Inspector Paul McCracken says it was reported that a shot was fired at a blue Transit van that was parked on the road in a residential area of Ballymagroarty and was also damaged with some kind of blunt instrument.
A second, white Transit van and a grey Vauxhall Cavalier car that were parked in the drive of a house were also badly damaged with the windscreens and a number of windows in both vehicles smashed.
Two men, two women and a two year old child were in the adjacent property at the time but were not injured.
Police believe the men fled the scene on foot.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information is asked to come forward.
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The production was a year in the making and the firm behind the idea, Eyellusion, say it was "the first time a hologram has been accompanied by a live band in a traditional concert setting."
Future shows with the Dio hologram are being planned by the band. Ronnie's widow Wendy, who also manages Dio Disciples and works with Eyellusion, says: "When I first experienced the full production of Ronnie performing with his band as a hologram, I couldn't believe my eyes and ears.
"With Eyellusion, we have been able to get Ronnie back up on stage where he belongs, ensuring that his music and memory live on. I want Ronnie's fans around the world to share this experience." Read more here.
London: Dressed in his red hat and blue duffle coat, Paddington Bear heads to London's St Paul's Cathedral in late creator Michael Bond's last book about the much-loved children's character.
The author was working on Paddington at St Paul's before his death last year at the age of 91.
Paddington poses against the backdrop of St Paul's Cathedral in London on Wednesday. Photo: AP
In his latest adventure, the marmalade-loving bear, prone to all sorts of mishaps, visits the famed London site where, in a commotion, he is mistaken for a member of the choir.
"Paddington was always part of our lives, he was never far from his mind," Karen Jankel, Bond's daughter said of her father on Wednesday at an event at St Paul's to promote the book's Thursday release.
"I think when he came here, the idea of Paddington coming here sort of came to him and that ... inspired him."
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A robbery suspect in Kentucky has been fatally shot by police.
News media report Louisville police located a man matching a description released after a robbery call earlier Tuesday. Police Chief Steve Conrad said the suspect and officers exchanged gunfire, and the suspect was hit.
Conrad said the suspect was taken to a hospital, where he died.
The officers weren’t injured. They have been placed on administrative reassignment during an investigation.
Police didn’t release the identities of the officers or the man who died.
McLennan Community College will continue its RiverSounds concert series with a free concert by Grammy Award-winning Brave Combo at 8 p.m. Thursday at MCC's Bosque River Stage. The Denton-based quintet will perform a mix of salsa, meringue, rock, cumbia, conjunto, polka, zydeco, classical, cha-cha, the blues and more.
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Samantha Bee is outraged that U.S. immigration authorities are separating undocumented children and their parents at the border.
“Tearing children away from their parents is so evil, it’s the inciting incident in almost every movie we’ve ever cared about,” Bee said in the latest episode of “Full Frontal.”
To make matters worse, the administration has lost track of hundreds of children who were separated from their parents and placed in foster care.
Enter Ivanka Trump, who posted a photo of herself and her son on Twitter last Sunday. That “oblivious tweet” sparked this plea from Bee: “You know, Ivanka, that’s a beautiful photo of you and your child, but let me just say, one mother to another, do something about your dad’s immigration practices, you feckless c**t!”
Rogers County deputies and the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation are looking into a possible case of abuse at a home north of Inola.
The sheriff's office got a call from a man Sunday saying his wife came home drunk Saturday night, fell on the floor and wasn't breathing.
An ambulance went to their home north of Highway 412 on Highway 88.
She was taken to a Claremore hospital then transferred to a Tulsa hospital after hospital staff noticed black eyes and she may have a fractured skull and bleeding on the brain.
No word yet if anyone has been arrested.
Arrow Lakes News Editor Gary Poignant is retiring from his post July 6 after seven months at the helm. Poignant, who came out of semi-retirement last December to assume the position at the News, now plans to work on several writing projects from his Nelson home. A team of journalists will take over the editing duties at the News. They can be reached at editor@nelsonstar.com
Jurgen Klopp’s men won 5-2 at Anfield this evening in the first leg of their semi-final clash.
The Reds conceded two late goals in the last 10 minutes to hand Roma a lifeline heading into the second leg next Wednesday.
Lovren was at fault for the first goal as the centre-half misjudged Radja Nainggolan’s pass that set up Edin Dzeko.
And Lampard hit out at the defender following Liverpool’s win, claiming Lovren needs to be more assured.
“It’s poor defending from Lovren here,” Lampard said.
“I think he knows he’s in trouble, he doesn’t realise until too late though.
“He needs to run back earlier but he keeps running backwards.
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Successive governments are being blamed for what one top hotelier here says is their “lack of interest”, in the hotel sector.
Chairman of Elite Island Resorts, Rob Barrett, said tourism is still last on the priority list for government.
“The present government is no different from the former one. In fact, they are possibly worse,” he said.
According to latest reports from the Caribbean Tourism Organisation (CTO), tourist arrivals here remain uneven while hotel occupancy has declined.
“I told them so,” Barrett tells OBSERVER media, “but I was laughed at,” he added.
According to Barrett, government has failed to effectively market the island’s tourism product, hence the reason for such “bad ratings”.
“Nothing has changed in over 20 years,” he said.
More in today’s Daily Observer.
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Tickets for the concert range from $20 to $32. Advance reservations are recommended and can be made through the DCA box office, located at 3926 Highway 42 in Fish Creek. The box office is open Monday-Friday, 12:00-5:00 p.m. Tickets can be purchased in person, on the phone at (920) 868-2728, or online at www.dcauditorium.org
Price: Tickets for the concert range from $20 to $32. Advance reservations are recommended and can be made through the DCA box office, located at 3926 Highway 42 in Fish Creek. The box office is open Monday-Friday, 12:00-5:00 p.m. Tickets can be purchased in person, on the phone at (920) 868-2728, or online at www.dcauditorium.org
Sheriff's spokesman Scott Zylka says his office was notified by hikers in Marion Fricano Town Park. He says a deputy found a boot sticking out from the ground.
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The Dance of Light Pastels by Tatjana Krizmanic
April 21 – May 23, 2017
Opening Reception: Friday, April 21, 4 – 6 pm
Tatjana Krizmanic is a longtime favorite at B. Deemer Gallery, returning this year with "Dance of Light". These large pastel paintings are alive with bold colors and intriguing scenes of people enjoying their everyday experiences. Her work is playful and characterized by a transcendental sense of joy, love, hope, appreciation and the fire of the human spirit. Seen through the eyes of an artist who believes in the positive possibility of everyday experiences, these works recall the romantic culture of Krizmanic's native Croatia.
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DUBLIN Irish retail sales volumes fell 0.7 percent month-on-month in March to stand 3.2 percent higher than a year ago as a Brexit-influenced fall in car sales continued to weigh on headline growth, data showed on Friday.
Retail sales have grown strongly since Ireland became the fastest growing economy in the European Union in 2014 but the sharp fall in the value of sterling against the euro following Britain's vote to leave the bloc has led to a surge in used-car imports.
Excluding car sales, which fell 10 percent year-on-year in the first quarter, "core" retail sales far outstripped the headline rate, expanding by 0.7 percent month-on-month and 6.0 percent on an annual basis.
(Reporting by Padraic Halpin; Editing by Gareth Jones)
As many as 12 All Blacks have signed contract extensions to remain at the Crusaders until the end of 2019.
With the exception of scrumhalf Bryn Hall, all the players who started for the Crusaders in the Super Rugby final against the Lions have secured contracts for next year and beyond.
The 25-year-old Hall initially joined the Crusaders on a one-year deal from the Blues and is yet to re-sign with the franchise; while there is also uncertainty surrounding the future of Marty McKenzie, who only made five Super Rugby appearances this year.
The 12 All Blacks who have agreed new deals are: Codie Taylor, Sam Whitelock, Kieran Read, Owen Franks, Israel Dagg, Joe Moody, Matt Todd, Ryan Crotty, Seta Tamanivalu, Wyatt Crockett, Scott Barrett and Luke Romano.
The non-Test players include Richie Mo’unga, Mitchell Hunt, Ben Funnell, Mike Alaalatoa, Tim Perry and Oli Jager.
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These changes will allow many people currently paying for flood insurance to drop that cost and it will require a few that aren't paying flood insurance to buy it. This is a huge boon for the Butte area.
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What We Know So Far:
- GST Council to allow quarterly filing of returns for businesses with annual turnover up to Rs 1.5 crore.
- Relief for jewellers as no need to furnish PAN card on jewellery purchase of more than Rs 50,000.
- GST rate on handicrafts may be cut from 12% to 5%.
- GST Council decides to roll-out e-way billing from April.
- A few daily-use items to get cheaper. Some daily use items removed from 28 percent tax slab.
- In principle, GST Council has revised the rate of air-conditioned restaurants to 12 percent. A group of ministers has been formed to devise the mechanism. The GoM will submit its report in 10 days.
Nemergent CEO Jose Oscar Fajardo, left, and Bob Escalle, Sonim Technologies' vice president for the public-safety market segment, discuss plans to explore the performance of mission-critical push-to-talk (MCPTT) over LTE as part of a research project being funded by a federal grant of almost $1.4 million from the Public Safety Communications Research (PSCR) program. Sonim Technologies is the grant recipient, and Nemergent will provide the MCPTT platform that will be tested in Atlantic City, N.J., and Fairfax County, Va.
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A four-bill package of legislation defining and punishing pyramid schemes has passed the Michigan House.
The chamber voted Tuesday to clarify that a pyramid scheme is any plan that primarily compensates individuals for recruiting others and not through actual product sales. The punishment for intentionally promoting the schemes would be a felony with up to seven years in prison or a fine of up to $10,000. Pyramid schemes already are illegal under state and federal laws.
The new classification more obviously sets distinctions between pyramid schemes and traditional direct selling companies such as Amway, which testified in support of the bill. The legislation exempts operations that repurchase unsold inventory from participants at no less than 90 percent of the original cost.
The bill now heads to the Senate.
March 31 The Federal Reserve could begin shrinking its $4.5-trillion balance sheet as soon as this year, New York Fed President William Dudley said on Friday, earlier than most Wall Street economists expect.
"It wouldn't surprise me if some time later this year or some time in 2018, should the economy perform in line with our expectations, that we will start to gradually let the securities mature rather than reinvesting them," as the Fed does now, he said on Bloomberg TV.
(Reporting by Jonathan Spicer; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
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A shaft of sunlight creates a glow on the Horsetail waterfall in Yosemite National Park on Feb 16, 2010.
A shaft of sunlight creates a glow on the Horsetail waterfall in Yosemite National Park on Feb 16, 2010. Eric Paul Zamora—AP
The annual 'firefall' phenomenon has returned to the Horsetail Fall at Yosemite National Park.
The optical illusion gives the appearance of lava streaming down the cliff and is caused by the angle of light coming off a sunset, the CNN reports. The 'firefall' reappears for around two weeks every February and draws lots of visitors to the park, including they be professional photographers and tourists armed with Instagram.
"People come from all over the world to see this," said National Park Ranger Scott Gediman. He added that the spectacle has gained popularity in recent years due to people sharing images of it on social media.
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From 1990-2010 Dan Hein led the Wausau West wrestling program to new heights. He coached several individual state champions and brought home gold in 2008 with a team state championship.
One of the wrestlers he coached, his youngest son Jackson, is following his footsteps at conference rival Marshfield.
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis says the U.S. will "take out" any North Korean missile it detects is heading for American soil, including the Pacific island of Guam.
Mattis says a North Korean missile strike on the U.S. would mean war.
North Korea has said it is considering a plan to launch four ballistic missiles to land in the sea just short of Guam.
Asked how the U.S. would respond, Mattis initially declined to say.
When pressed, he said that if U.S. radars and other detection and tracking systems determine that a missile was going to fall into the sea, short of Guam, then the matter would be taken to President Donald Trump for a decision on how to respond.
Russian journalist Arkady Babchenko, who had been reported shot and killed in the Ukrainian capital Tuesday, has shown up at a news conference very much alive.
Vasily Gritsak, head of the Ukrainian Security Service, told a news conference on Wednesday the agency faked Babchenko's death to catch those who were trying to kill him.
Kiev and national police had said Babchenko, a strong critic of the Kremlin, was shot multiple times in the back at his apartment building and found bleeding by his wife.
He showed up at Gritsak's new conference on Wednesday and thanked everyone who was mourning his death.
Babchenko, 41, one of Russia's best-known war reporters, spoke and wrote year about leaving the country because of repeated threats that he and his family would be harmed.
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ANTIOCH — A celebration of hot summer nights continues next month in Antioch with a car show fundraiser.
Antioch Senior Citizens Club along with the city’s parks and recreation department will host this slice of Americana from noon to 5 p.m. Sept. 16.
The fun will be going down at the senior center, 415 W. Second St., where visitors can admire gleaming antique cars, a hot dog barbecue, live music and a raffle.
Tickets are $10 and available at the senior center.
ORMOND BEACH, Fla. - Beach Safety officers in Ormond Beach arrested a man on Sunday for assaulting a teenage girl.
Law enforcement officers said Tomar Un, 37, was arrested just before noon near the Granada beach approach.
Investigators said that two teenage girls were tanning when Un and a friend came over and sat down.
Officers said that the victim told them that the men were intoxicated and were mumbling comments about the girls being attractive. Moments later, the 15-year-old girl said Un groped her chest.
A witness told officer that Un had approached and harassed several other females before groping the teen.
Officers showed up and arrested Un on several charges, including sexual assault.
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PENSACOLA, Fla. (AP)  Authorities say a Florida couple left a boy alone in a trailer for about two months.
The Pensacola News Journal reports that 34-year-old Jennifer Nichols and 32-year-old Joshua Sanders were arrested Nov. 30 and charged with child neglect. Officials didn't say how old the boy was or how he was related to Nichols or Sanders.
A woman told Escambia County deputies she began renting the trailer to the couple at the beginning of September. She eventually realized that the child was living there alone, though the couple would occasionally bring him food and money. The woman told investigators when she contacted the couple, Sanders told her it was not her problem as long as he paid the rent.
Nichols and Sanders remained jailed Monday. Jail records didn't list an attorney.
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Toms Shoes LLC, the slip-on footwear maker known for its charity work, has been shifting sales to its direct-to-consumer Toms.com website as it looks to survive the disruption roiling the retail industry, according to people familiar with the matter.
The company, founded in 2006 by Blake Mycoskie, is still struggling to with declining sales and profits in brick-and-mortar stores and third-party online platforms while it services $306 million in debt, the people said. Much of the debt is a remnant of Bain Capital’s 2014 purchase...
The former home of Zhu Xiangzhi stands roofless under the sky in a cluster of migrant dwellings during its destruction at Dongsanqi village in the outskirts of Beijing. Zhu, a migrant worker from Anhui province, has been in Beijing for 20 years and...more
The former home of Zhu Xiangzhi stands roofless under the sky in a cluster of migrant dwellings during its destruction at Dongsanqi village in the outskirts of Beijing. Zhu, a migrant worker from Anhui province, has been in Beijing for 20 years and makes a living collecting and separating trash for recycling. REUTERS/Thomas Peter
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Trump Terminates EPA Regs As Germany’s Global Warming Scheme Runs Into Trouble
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President Donald Trump is taking heat from environmental activists for repealing the centerpiece of the Obama administration’s plan to fight global warming.
But those same activists seem to be ignoring what’s happening across the Atlantic Ocean where German officials admitted they’re nowhere close to meeting their climate goal, despite spending $800 billion on green energy.
Germany’s energy ministry warned the country may fall well short of its goal to cut greenhouse gas emissions 40 percent below 1990 levels by 2020. The ministry said the country is only on track to cut emissions 31.7 to 32.5 percent, according to a report obtained by Clean Energy Wire.
The failure could be a “significant blow to Germany’s climate policy” and “a disaster for Germany’s international reputation as a climate leader,” officials warned. – READ MORE
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* Ontario premier wynne says will take 16 measures to make buying a home more affordable
* Ontario premier says will implement non-resident speculation tax of 15 percent in golden horseshoe of ontario
* Ontario premier says to expand rent controls to all private rental units including those built after 1991
* Ontario finance minister sousa says current price increases not sustainable
* Ontario finance minister says will implement tax on vacant homes in toronto to encourage greater supply
* Ontario says will introduce c$125 million, five year program to encourage construction of new apartments
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Known for his bright turbans, tailor-made suits and eloquence, 38-year-old Jagmeet Singh, a criminal lawyer-turned-politician, was recently posed a rude question. Singh was in his home state of Ontario ahead of being elected as the first non-white leader of a major political party in Canada, when he was confronted by a hysterical white woman in the middle of his speech at an event he called “Jagmeet and Greet”. “When is your Sharia going to end?” yelled the woman, referring to a conservative interpretation of Islam, as she charged at Singh. Singh smiled in ...
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Katie Porello of Milford helped the U14 Black Shoreline Sharks girls hockey team win the USA Hockey Tier III national championship in Troy, Michigan last week.
The team was undefeated in state, regional and National tournament play.
They are the 16th team to bring the title back to CT since the tournament’s inception in 1978.
Mercedes King has reunited with hospital staff to thank them and has joined calls for Queenslanders to be vaccinated.
HERFYFOODS announces results of General meeting (TASI) Date: 24 Apr 2018 Herfy Food Services Co announced results of General meeting held on April 23, 2018. Shareholders approved the distribution of SAR 1.1 cash dividends for Second Half of 2017. Shareholders also elected Board Members for next 3-year round commencing May 1, 2018.
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High school students from all over the Peach state have showcased their talents in Albany Friday night.
EDMONTON — The United Conservative Party says one of its legislature members has resigned from caucus.
United Conservative Leader Jason Kenney issued a terse statement Friday that said Don MacIntyre resigned at about noon.
A tweet from MacIntyre says he's resigning to focus on family, but it does not specify whether he is stepping down as an MLA or just leaving caucus.
The United Conservative Party did not return phone calls requesting comment.
MacIntyre was elected to the legislature in the constituency of Innisfail-Sylvan Lake in 2015 under the Wildrose banner before the party merged with the United Conservatives.
Before that, he was a part-time instructor for the alternative energy program at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology and worked as chief technical officer for a private overseas geothermal company.
In accordance with public holiday tradition, I believe personal fireworks should be allowed July 2-5 and July 20-25.
Following fire safety procedures in setting fireworks is paramount. Fireworks should be allowed in any areas that are a safe distance away from dry grass conditions. Any flying fireworks, if allowed, should be at least a quarter-mile away from dry grass conditions.
The laws need to be revamped to be fair to the celebrating public. There is no dry grass fire danger in the mid and lower Avenues away from Lyndies Garden and City Creek Canyon. Small spots of private property dry grass need to be avoided.
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BURNLEY 1 MANCHESTER CITY 1
Feb 3 (Reuters) - Burnley's Johann Berg Gudmundsson struck an 82nd minute equaliser as Premier League leaders Manchester City had to settle for a 1-1 draw at Turf Moor on Saturday.
Brazilian Danilo had fired City ahead with a superb strike in the 22nd minute and Pep Guardiola's side, who now have a 16 point lead at the top, were dominant for most of the game.
Raheem Sterling missed a golden chance for City in the 71st minute - somehow putting the ball wide from a metre out with the goal at his mercy.
City were made to pay for that - and other missed chances - when Gudmundsson met a Matt Lowton cross with a fine finish to beat Ederson and earn Sean Dyche's seventh-placed side a point. (Reporting by Simon Evans; Editing by Ken Ferris)
ABERDEEN, Miss. (AP) - A Mississippi girl has died after her brother allegedly shot her in the head because she wouldn't hand over the controller of a video game.
WCBI-TV reported Sunday that Monroe County Sheriff Cecil Cantrell says the girl is dead.
Cantrell told local news outlets that the 9-year-old boy shot his 13-year-old sister in the back of the head. She was rushed to Le Bonheur's Children's Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, but didn't survive.
Authorities say they don't yet know how the boy got the gun. The circumstances are still being investigated.
'There is a final question that parents and students often wonder about: What specific field of study pays best?'
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It turns out that the greatest difference in earnings across years of schooling is between those pupils with only a Grade 11 and those with a Grade 12 qualification. In fact, your salary nearly doubles if you have the matric certificate compared with what a Grade 11 will earn.
It is strange, but clearly matriculation signals something powerful in the market that brings considerable benefit to the person who successfully completes high school. This is a huge motivation to get more pupils to finish high school, given that slightly more than half of those who started in Grade 2 will eventually drop out of school, especially at or around Grade 10.
From a policy point of view this is a priority: ensure more children complete grade school. The straightforward economic benefits to individuals and, by extension, their families, are not inconsequential.
This photo provided by the Oklahoma Department of Corrections shows Jerry Drake Varnell, of Sayre, Okla., who was arrested Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017, in connection with a plot to detonate a vehicle bomb in an alley adjacent to BancFirst in downtown Oklahoma City. Authorities said Varnell is expected to be formally charged Monday, Aug, 14. Oklahoma Department of Corrections via AP)
The pond at the Cambria Community Services District’s Sustainable Water Facility, seen in May. Cambrian file photo
Check out some of the best highlights from Carlo Vela's career at Real Sociedad and his recent travels with the Mexican national team.
Ohtani (elbow) went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts against the Mariners on Tuesday in his first game back from the DL.
With lefty Wade LeBlanc on the mound for the Mariners, Ohtani was deployed as the Angels' No. 6 hitter Tuesday night. It's unclear if Ohtani will be able to pitch again this season, but he's scheduled to be evaluated again in the coming weeks. Without having to pitch in the near future, Ohtani's workload as the Angels' primary DH could increase from his usage in the first half of the season, but it remains to be seen if the elbow injury will have an impact on his output at the plate.
BEIJING, May 31 (Reuters) - China's manufacturing sector grew at the fastest pace in eight months in May, easing concerns about a slowdown in the world's second-biggest economy.
The official Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) released on Thursday rose to 51.9 in May, from 51.4 in April, and remained well above the 50-point mark that separates growth from contraction for the 22nd straight month.
Analysts surveyed by Reuters had forecast the reading would dip marginally to 51.3.
The strong findings defy concerns about an expected loss of momentum in the world's second-largest economy, as policymakers navigate debt risks and a heated trade row with the United States.
The United States said on Tuesday that it would push ahead with imposing tariffs on $50 billion of imports from China and will use it unless Beijing addresses the issue of theft of American intellectual property.
(Reporting by Beijing Monitoring Desk Editing by Shri Navaratnam)
JONESBORO, Ark. — Grantham Gillard had a career-high 23 points and Ty Cockfield added 15 as Arkansas State took control late in the first half and rolled to a 90-76 win over Division II Henderson State to halt a four-game losing skid on Saturday night.
The Red Wolves, ahead 44-34 at the break, slowly pulled away in the second half to lead 73-59 following Gillard’s trey with 8:06 remaining and cruised to the win.
Gillard was 4 of 6 from beyond the arc, hitting 7 of 10 field-goal attempts. Tamas Bruce had 14 points with six rebounds and Marquis Eaton added 11 points as all nine Red Wolves got in the scoring column.
Arkansas State (3-6) shot 54 per cent (34-63) from the floor while limiting Henderson State to 26-of-58 (45 per cent) shooting.
Josh Jones led the Reddies with 16 points and Kaylon Tappin added 14 with Eric Dailey chipping in 11.
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Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 6:13 PM EDT) -- United States Specialty Insurance Co. won summary judgment Friday in a suit over insurance for an airplane whose avionics were stolen as it sat disabled at a Florida airport.
U.S. District Judge Waverly Crenshaw Jr. granted summary judgment to Specialty Insurance in its declaratory-judgment suit against plane owner N602DW LLC and lienholder Bank of America. The airplane, N602DW, was a six-seater 1968 Beechcraft Baron B55.
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Fire crews from Market Rasen, Caistor, Binbrook and Lincoln were called to a fire at a property in Elm Tree Close in Market Rasen yesterday lunchtime (Sunday, August 13).
Crews were called to the scene at around 12.09pm and used one hose reel and four breathing apparatus to put the fire out.
Fire damage was caused to one sunbed and contents of bedroom.
Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue said that the cause of the fire was an electrical fault.
The occupier in the house was taken to hospital to be treated for smoke inhalation.
GENEVA, April 18 (Reuters) - Nearly 9,000 mainly African migrants were rescued in the Mediterranean this past long weekend, after setting out from Libya on unseaworthy boats to try to reach southern Italy and a gateway to Europe, U.N. aid agencies said on Tuesday.
"This was an overwhelming search and rescue operation by all sides involved," Babar Baloch, spokesman of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), told a news briefing.
IOM spokesman Leonard Doyle said that better spring weather had encouraged smugglers to take migrants out of detention centres in Libya.
At least 900 migrants have died or have gone missing while attempting to reach Europe by sea so far this year, while 36,000 have been rescued, against 24,000 last year, Doyle said.
(Reporting by Stephanie Nebehay; Editing by Angus MacSwan)
Sheriff’s officers in Sheridan County have arrested a suspect after tasing him early Friday morning.
The incident began with an attempted traffic stop just after 10:30 last night in Selden, Kansas.
A 1994 Ford Explorer sped away from a stop sign it ran, then went to the residence of the driver, where the suspect hit the patrol car. The officer ordered the suspect out of the car.
He did not comply and backed away from the officer then revved his motor in the officer’s direction and the officer fired four shots at the suspect vehicle. A short pursuit happened again for a couple of blocks and the suspect then wrecked the Explorer and fled on foot.
Just after 4 a.m. the suspect was found at a residence on Main Street in Selden and officers were forced to tase him to take him into custody. No one was hurt, and the suspects name will not be released until he is formally charged.
ANKARA, Turkey — Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is meeting his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, for talks on bilateral relations and international issues.
Maduro’s visit on Friday comes amid stringent U.S. sanctions on the South American nation and a deepening political crisis in Venezuela, as the country struggles with triple-digit inflation and widespread shortages.
The foreign ministers of both countries will also participate in the second meeting of their joint “partnership commissions” aimed at forging co-operation between the two countries, according to the Turkish president’s office.
Maduro’s visit follows a tour to Russia and to Belarus, where he discussed expanding military ties with the ex-Soviet nation.
In February 2016, Erdogan visited Chile, Peru and Ecuador to boost trade ties between Turkey and South America.
Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force General David L. Goldfein took a sortie in LCA Tejas aircraft at Air Force Station in Rajasthan's Jodhpur on Saturday. Tejas is a light combat aircraft built indigenously in India. It is the first time that the U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff tried his hand on 'Made in India' aircraft Tejas.
May 3 Blueknight Energy Partners L.P.:
* Blueknight announces first quarter 2017 results
* Says qtrly revenue $46.3 million versus $41.01 million last year
* Says qtrly net income of $3.5 million
* Says "temporary suspension of service on one of our oklahoma pipelines continues to hamper results"
* Says "encouraged by recent national focus on investing in infrastructure improvements, including roads, bridges and pipelines" Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting by Prithvi Kanti Bandyopadhyay)
A Maryland golf course was the scene of a deadly helicopter crash Monday afternoon.
According to local reporting from NBCWashington.com, a military helicopter crashed on Breton Bay Golf and Country Club in Leonardtown, Maryland, about 60 miles southeast of Washington D.C. One of the crew members on board was killed, while the others each sustained serious injury.
According to the report, the crew was “conducting a routine training flight.” Multiple people who either work at the course or live in the neighborhood say they saw the helicopter flying surprisingly low to the ground.
“It started to spiral down, and it disappeared below the trees,” neighbor Bianca Melton told NBC Washington. “It looked like it had flipped over, upside-down, and then we heard a big explosion sound.”
An investigation of the crash is being carried out by the Army. Check out the full report here.
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President Trump marked the Fourth of July on Wednesday by hailing the “noble sacrifice” of U.S. servicemembers.
In a video posted online, Trump recounted the story of the Declaration of Independence and the war against Great Britain that ensued.
“It was 242 years ago today in Philadelphia that 56 brave representatives of the American people adopted our Declaration of Independence,” Trump said. “They announced to the world that America would be free and America would be independent.”
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Canadian bishops issue message for nation’s 150th anniversary
April 18, 2017
The president of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops has issued a message for the 150th anniversary of the nation’s independence on July 1.
“As the festivities of Canada Day draw near, we, and all the Catholic faithful of this nation, rejoice,” said Bishop Douglas Crosby of Hamilton, Ontario, at the conclusion of his four-page message. “It is our prayer that God will continue to keep our home and native land glorious and free, and that Canadians, including the Indigenous Peoples whose lands we share, will continue to work toward a better country and a better world.”
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Maurizio Sarri wants Mauro Icardi
Chelsea could reportedly move for Inter Milan hotshot Mauro Icardi if Maurizio Sarri replaces Antonio Conte this summer.
Sarri has emerged as the front-runner to replace Antonio Conte and Express Sport understands a £5.5m-a-year deal has been provisionally agreed with the ex-Napoli boss.
Napoli are currently holding out for the £7m compensation fee required to free Sarri from the remaining two years of his contract.
The latest reports indicate Sarri has made signing Icardi his No 1 priority if Chelsea can come to an agreement with his old club.
According to Italian newspaper Corriere dello Sport, the Inter Milan star is “top of the list of reinforcements” Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich will be asked for.
And Chelsea can buy him for £96m (€110m) providing they activate a release clause in his contract by July 15.
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – The Komets announced Monday that forward Artur Tyanulin has been recalled to Tucson of the AHL.
Tyanulin, 20, has scored seven goals and 17 points in 13 games with Fort Wayne. Prior to his initial assignment to Fort Wayne, the rookie appeared in one AHL game with the Roadunners. This is Tyanulin’s second reassignment to Tucson since he began the season with the Komets on Oct. 27.
The Komets will skate three games this week. Week 9 begins with a trip to Cincinnati for a 7:35pm start Wednesday. Friday the Komets return home to face the Indy Fuel at 5pm. The Komets will complete a home-and-home weekend against the Fuel with a 7:35pm faceoff Saturday at Indy.
Massey Whiteknife is a businessman in Northern Alberta’s oil sands. He’s got an idea that will push the boundaries and buttons of just about every person doing business in this rugged region: He’s introducing a fresh face to take over his company. Iceis Rain is a free-spirited female recording artist looking for a change. The thing is – Iceis and Massey are the same person.
Massey is Two Spirited – and at night, it’s Iceis who often hits the town. Now, Iceis is about to take on the business scene in Fort McMurray, Alberta. It’s going to be a wild and fantabulous ride as Massey and Iceis experience the reality of being Two Spirited in Canada’s oil sands.
President Armen Sarkissian visited the US Embassy in Yerevan on the occasion of the 242nd anniversary of US independence.
The President congratulated Ambassador Richard Mills and the friendly people of the United States on this National Day and wished wellbeing and continuous development.
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You don’t expect to see many people wandering around in the early hours of the morning. And you especially don’t expect to see a young girl strolling about at that hour. Particularly one who is all alone and who doesn’t seem to know where she is or where she is going.
On the day before Halloween in 2017, though, this very scene became a chilling reality. A young girl aged four was found roaming around on her own near to an apartment complex in Plano, Texas. With no parent in sight, those who saw the little girl couldn’t help but be worried.
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Through the first couple of weeks in the 2017 season, Reds manager Bryan Price has used his bullpen creatively, and by necessity at times, heavily. Last Monday in a third-inning bases loaded situation vs. the Pirates, Price pulled Brandon Finnegan and went right to Michael Lorenzen to escape the jam.
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× Search continues for missing Tennessee boy Kaydon Leach
BLOUNT COUNTY, Tenn. — The search continues for a missing six-year-old Tennessee boy.
Kaydon Leach was last seen Monday night near his home in Tallassee, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.
“We’ve had resources out all night, and we are being assisted by the military who searched the area at Top of the World by way of a Black Hawk helicopter with Flir technology,” Blount County Sheriff’s Office Spokeswoman Marian O’Briant told WVLT. “We’ve also had boots on the ground all night.”
Investigators said the four-foot-tall, 60-pound boy may be with his dog, a small black and white Terrier.
Anyone who sees Kaydon was asked to call 1-800-TBI-FIND or 865-983-3620.
On Tuesday in Cleveland, Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig flipped off some hecklers at Progressive Field after hitting a two-run home run in the top of the second inning. After the game, Puig said he’d pay a fine and admitted “[stooping] to their level.”
Major League Baseball has done a little more than fining Puig for his actions. Bob Nightengale of USA TODAY Sports reports that Puig has been suspended for one game. Puig is appealing the suspension, so he’ll be eligible to play until that issue is resolved.
Puig is in Wednesday’s lineup against the Indians, batting ninth and playing right field. He enters the game batting .239/.313/.418 with 10 home runs and 33 RBI in 240 plate appearances.
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IBM Lotus Domino includes an IMAP server. This server contains a stack buffer overflow in the handling of the IMAP EXAMINE command. By specifying a large mailbox name, an attacker can trigger a stack-based buffer overflow. Because the EXAMINE command is used after authentication, this vulnerability appears to only be exploitable by authenticated attackers. We have confirmed that this vulnerability affects Domino server 9.0.1FP8 and earlier versions. This exploit has been referred to by the "EMPHASISISMINE" code name.
Note that at least one library used by Domino does not opt in to using ASLR, which makes exploitation trivial even on modern Windows platforms.
Police are looking for witnesses after receiving numerous 911 calls reporting shots fired on St. Claire Avenue Monday night.
They were called to the street near Baseline Road and Clyde Avenue at about 10:30 p.m. and found shell casings but no victims or suspects.
A vehicle or vehicles may have been involved.
Anyone with information can contact west district investigators at 613-236-1222, ext. 2166.
Mario Tama via Getty Images An inmate in the Anisio Jobim penitentiary complex on February 17, 2016 in Manaus, Brazil. Media reported that at least 50 people were killed in a riot at a Manaus prison on Monday.
BRASILIA, Jan 2 (Reuters) - At least 50 people have been killed in a bloody prison riot in the Amazon jungle city of Manaus, a Brazilian security official told the Globo TV network on Monday.
Sergio Fontes, the head of security for Amazonas state, told Globo he fears that more dead will be found as authorities get a clearer idea of the extent of the rebellion that began late on Sunday, sparked by a fight between rival drug gangs.
OCALA, Fla. — A Florida man told sheriff’s deputies he accidentally discharged a pistol while he was teaching gun safety to three young people.
The incident occurred Monday afternoon at Eglise Baptiste Philadelphie church near Ocala.
According to a Marion County Sheriff’s report, the man said he was showing three girls “the difference between a real firearm and a BB gun.” He was using his Sig Sauer 9 mm when his “finger snagged the trigger.” He told deputies he doesn’t recall pulling the trigger.
The Star Banner reports the deputy collected the 9mm projectile and shell case and contacted the girls’ parents.
No arrest was made and no one was injured.
Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas are just two buddies who love to golf. They just so happen to have four major titles between them. But who is funnier?
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As reported by Reuters, The US Federal Reserve introduced a rewrite of the Volcker rule, a simplification of the measure introduced after the 2007 financial collapse that prevents banks from trading on their own accounts in an attempt to curb risk. Banks have long complained the rule meant to ban lenders that accept U.S. taxpayer-insured […] The post US Fed unveils rewrite of Volcker rule – Reuters appeared first on Forex Crunch.
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One person died in a house fire Saturday morning, according to Fairfield County officials.
The Fairfield County Coroner identified the victim as 74-year-old George E. Kennerly. An autopsy is scheduled for Monday morning.
Officials said the fire happened around 9 a.m. Saturday morning in the Blair Community on the 200 block of Highway 215.
We've learned the fire was in a single-family home and that Kennerly was inside the home at the time of the fire. His body was discovered in the burnt remains of his home.
The cause of the fire has not been determined yet.
The incident remains under investigation by the Fairfield County Coroner’s Office and the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office.
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The world’s biggest clearing house has posted “record” first half results despite being at the centre of a battle between the City and the EU for control of the €850bn (£755bn)-a-day euro-clearing market.
LCH, which is majority-owned by the London Stock Exchange, cleared more than $575.8 trillion in notional interest rate swaps over the six month period, up almost a quarter (23pc) on the prior year.
It also cleared a record $8.7trillion in notional foreign exchange swaps from 1.26 million trades, up 87pc and 79pc on last time round respectively.
LCH handles more than 90pc of cleared interest rate swaps globally and clears the lion’s share of EU derivatives.
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Flickr has agreed to be acquired by SmugMug, the photography platform dedicated to visual storytellers.
“Nothing will change immediately with regard to your Flickr account. You will still access Flickr with your current login credentials and you will have the same Flickr experience as you do now. We will continue to work to make your Flickr experience even better,” it said.
“With SmugMug, we’ll continue to focus on you, the Flickr members who inspire us all with your work,” Flicker said in a statement.
It said data of Flicker users will be transferred to SmugMug after May 25, 2018.
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LONDON (AP) — British police are investigating six claims of sexual assault or assault by Academy Award-winning actor Kevin Spacey, three more than previously disclosed.
British media reported earlier this year that London's Metropolitan Police force was investigating allegations against the former "House of Cards" star.
Police in Britain don't name suspects until they are charged. Asked about Spacey, the force did not identify him by name but said Wednesday that detectives were investigating allegations of sexual assault alleged to have taken place in London's Westminster borough in 1996 and the western England city of Gloucester in 2013.
The force says three other complaints of sexual assault and one of assault by the same suspect have been made.
Spacey was artistic director of London's Old Vic theater for 11 years until 2015.
Corrections officer shoots escaped murder suspect in Yesler
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King County Jail officers shot and injured a fleeing murder suspect after he escaped custody on Wednesday morning.
The suspect, a 19-year-old man accused of shooting and killing an 18-year-old woman in Kent a few weeks ago, was under guard at Harborview Medical Center when he ran out the hospital doors around 10:14 a.m.
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The guards chased after but were not able capture him.
One guard shot the suspect at 8th Avenue and Yesler, where the suspect was taken back into custody and transported to Harborview, where he is receiving emergency care for non-threatening injuries, according to the Seattle Police blotter.
King County Jail staff will conduct their own internal investigation about the incident.
13 caught for tomb robbery in NW China
Police in northwest China's Qinghai Province have caught 13 suspected tomb raiders and retrieved more than 400 cultural relics, according to local authorities.
The suspects were caught early on Saturday in Xining City and Dulan County, according to the provincial public security department.
They were suspected of illegal excavation of tombs in Dulan, some of which date back to between the 7th and 8th century.
Experts believe many of the retrieved cultural relics have tremendous value, said Bai Shide, deputy head of the department.
Police are investigating the case.
Dulan is home to more than 2,000 tombs dating back to the Tang Dynasty (618-907), where silk, gold, silver, bronzeware and other items have been unearthed since 1982.
Even though we won't see real games for more than six weeks, it's never too early for a bunch of wild predictions for the upcoming season. Even though we won't see real games for more than six weeks, it's never too early for a bunch of wild predictions for the upcoming season.
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Minnesota Vikings running back Moe Williams (20) runs past a block by Vikings center Matt Birk, center, on Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher (54) for yardage during the fourth quarter Sunday, Sept. 14, 2003, in Minneapolis (AP Photo/Tom Olmscheid)
WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington Wizards point guard John Wall will have arthroscopic surgery on his left knee and could miss much of the rest of the regular season.
The Wizards say Wall will have the operation Wednesday in Cleveland and that a timeline would be determined after the procedure.
A person with direct knowledge of the injury said Wall could miss six to eight weeks. That person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the team did not release any estimate of the length of Wall's absence. Washington's last regular-season game is on April 11.
Wall had surgery on both of his knees before last season.
He was recently selected to his fifth NBA All-Star game. He is averaging 19.4 points and 9.3 assists this season.
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AP Sports Writer Tom Withers in Cleveland contributed to this report.
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Portland's 16th State Scenic Bikeway rolls through river canyons, sacred tribal fishing grounds and the small-town splendor that rural Oregon is known for. Travel Oregon and the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department announced the Sherar's Falls Scenic Bikewa y today.
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* SAYS IT HAS SIGNED A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH PUBLICIS GROUPE SA FOR THE SALE TO PUBLICIS COMMUNICATION OF THE QUOTAS IN THE COMPANY INDEPENDENT IDEAS SRL
* THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING IS BINDING ON THE PARTIES AND REQUIRES THAT THEY ENTER INTO DEFINITIVE AGREEMENTS WITHIN THE FIRST MONTHS OF 2018
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The English actor Jamie Parker knelt on the floor of Gotham Archery in Chinatown last week. His left hand clutched a hefty bamboo bow, his right one nocked a red-fletched arrow.
“This is going to be a story about me hospitalizing some innocent bystander,” Mr. Parker said. Happily, the arrow thunked into its target, a green-spotted ball that really had it coming. “Reparo,” he said.
“Reparo” is the mending spell from the Harry Potter books, a collection Mr. Parker, 38, knows inside and out. The star of Broadway’s “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child,” he is up for a best actor Tony for his portrayal of Harry, the boy wizard who lived and kept living, and has yet to put in the hours with a grief counselor.
This new story, devised by J.K. Rowling in collaboration with the playwright Jack Thorne and the director John Tiffany, begins 19 years after the last book ends and shows how the traumas of Harry’s childhood and adolescence warp his relationship with his younger son.
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BRITTANY Ferries has been awarded a top certificate under an innovative green energy scheme.
The operator is the first member of the Green PEA Scheme to be awarded a P5 Level certification.
Since joining Green PEA in 2014, the firm has undertaken green initiatives including saving over £13,000 per annum and 113 tonnes of CO2.
By replacing the double glazing windows in some of its offices, exchanging fluorescent tubes for LED light panels, fitting roof-mounted solar panels and replacing old boilers with low energy alternatives, the firm is making a big effort to reduce its carbon footprint.
FARMINGTON, N.M. (AP) — Another New Mexico college is raising its tuition amid decrease funding from the state.
The Daily Times of Farmington, New Mexico, reports San Juan College’s Board of Trustees approved a tuition increase last week to generate more than $500,000 in needed revenue.
The board unanimously decided to increase tuition by $3 per credit hour for resident students and by $9 per credit hour for nonresident students.
Ed DesPlas, vice president of administrative services for the college, says San Juan College has seen significant decreases in funding over the past three years from general state funds, and from oil and gas production revenue.
He says the college last increased tuition in April 2015.
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* GROUP ACQUIRES SOFTWARE COMPANY INPORT AND BECOMES THE NORDIC REGION‘S LEADING PROVIDER OF LOGISTICS SOLUTIONS FOR PORTS
* SAYS ‍COMPANY IS NORDIC REGION‘S LEADING SUPPLIER IN ITS MARKET SEGMENT AND HAS A NET SALES OF APPROXIMATELY SEK 25 MILLION​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
The Ada Parks and Recreation Department plans to welcome preschoolers to learn all about butterflies in its Discovery Days event.
"Discovery Days: Butterflies" will teach kids all about the butterfly life cycle through fun activities and through exploring Ada Park.
Additionally, participants can take part in a butterfly hunt, along with other games and crafts.
The event is $5 per child and aimed towards preschoolers, ages 3 to 5, with a parent and/or guardian. Registration is requested and can be done by calling 616-676-0520 or emailing Parks Director Mark Fitzpatrick at mfitzpatrick@adatownshipmi.com.
The program will take place at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 25, in Ada Park, 1180 Buttrick Ave.
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LONDON Borussia Dortmund's Marc Bartra should return to playing in "about four weeks" after fracturing his wrist in Tuesday's attack on the team bus, the club wrote on Twitter.
"Marc Bartra will be fit again in about four weeks," the club said.
The 26-year-old had an operation on Tuesday after breaking the radial bone in his arm when three explosions went off ear the bus as it made its way to the stadium. The attack also left debris lodged in his hand.
The Champions League quarter-final first leg against AS Monaco was postponed 24 hours after three explosions near the vehicle. Monaco won the game 3-2.
(Reporting by Neil Robinson; editing by Richard Lough)
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A video showed an Australian family dealing with an unexpected visitor: a snake!
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In the video, a man crouches down near a window, he reaches underneath, revealing the hidden serpent.
Things get dicey when the exterminator briefly loses his grip on the reptile, but the man quickly grabs the intruder again, and calmly places it inside a sack.
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As he banters with homeowners, he tells them that the snake will be released into a park.
Commenters on YouTube were confused as to what type of snake it was, and whether it was an Eastern Brown snake or perhaps a Gopher snake.
One thing’s for sure: It was not a welcome Christmas Day visitor.
More than 20,000 Muscovites were evacuated Friday from some 100 buildings in the capital, including schools, government buildings, and train stations, the RBC news outlet reported Monday.
A wave of bomb hoaxes since Sept. 10 across 50 regions has forced hundreds of thousands to flee public buildings in major towns and cities throughout Russia.
Alexander Bortnikov, head of the Federal Security Service (FSB) Russia's domestic intelligence agency said Friday that four Russian citizens abroad are using online calling services to make the anonymous threats.
Earlier Friday, 1,500 people were forced from five schools in Moscow after anonymous phone-calls claiming explosives had been planted. Some 6,000 people evacuated 41 schools in the Moscow suburbs.
The Moscow regional Duma as well as a shopping mall and the Marriott Grand Hotel were also cleared.
Another setback will delay use of the new Savanna-Sabula Bridge over the Mississippi River.
The U.S. 52 Mississippi overflow bridge at the north end of Sabula island will remain closed for longer than expected. The Iowa Department of Transportation says the extension is due to an unforeseen difficulty with drilling required for foundations.
Sandy soils are also creating problems and delays. The agency now says it expects the closure to extend into July.
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Philadelphia Police are investigating the gunpoint sexual assault of a 17-year-old girl at the City Hall SEPTA station Tuesday night.
Shortly before 10 p.m. on the station’s southbound platform, police said, a man in his 20s approached the girl from behind, took a gun from his waistband and forced her to perform a sex act before fleeing the scene. The suspect was captured on surveillance footage at the station and police are asking for help in identifying him.
SEPTA Police Chief Thomas Nestel will hold a news conference on the assault later this morning.
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​SPOILER ALERT!
Ben arrives and demands answers about what’s going on. As the full truth comes to light, Jay tells a stunned Ben that they’re no longer brothers, he’s not a Mitchell. When Jay touches a nerve with Ben, a fight soon erupts between the two.
Feeling ever distant from Linda, Mick does his best to make things up to her but she is left far from impressed by his efforts.
It’s the day of the GCSE results and despite getting good grades; Bex is upset by her result in music. Sonia seeks help from Mr Pryce who agrees to tutor Bex privately. Meanwhile, Denise gets her exam results.
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Elsewhere, Jack and Ingrid continue the camping trip. Tom arrives in the Square and pleads with Michelle to give him another chance. Karen pushes Keanu to apply for Universal Credit but he desperately wants to work for a living but his mind turns elsewhere when he secretly helps an oblivious Jane with Walford in Bloom.
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Ms. Robin Cheryl Woodall Ray, age 56, of Waco passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2016. Ms. Ray was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on January 26, 1960.
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JOHANNESBURG, Feb 2 (Reuters) - South Africa’s parliament has scheduled a motion of no-confidence against President Jacob Zuma for Feb. 22, the parliament’s speaker said on Friday, following a request from the opposition Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) party.
“Ms Mbete informed EFF leader Mr Julius Malema that she had decided to schedule their requested motion of no confidence in the President for 22 February,” the parliament said in a statement on Friday, referring to speaker of parliament Baleka Mbete. (Reporting by Tanisha Heiberg and Alexander Winning; Editing by James Macharia)
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Russia has deported Polish historian Henryk Glebocki. The Federal Security Service detained him and removed him from the country a day after he gave a lecture on the fate of Polish citizens during the Stalinist purges of the late 1930s.
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Ezekiel Elliott of the Dallas Cowboys takes a knee in the end zone before a game at AT&T Stadium. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
The Dallas Cowboys will host their NFC Divisional playoff game a week from Sunday.
After the Wild Card Round, Dallas — the NFC's top seed — will host the lowest-seeded team at 3:30 p.m. Jan. 15 at AT&T Stadium.
If the Lions win at Seattle in the Wild Card game, they'll face the Cowboys in Arlington.
If the Seahawks beat Detroit, the Cowboys will host the winner of the game between the New York Giants and Green Bay Packers. As well as Green Bay has played to end the season, don’t forget Eli Manning went into Lambeau Field in the 2007 and 2011 playoffs and pulled out wins.
If Dallas wins, they will host the NFC Championship Game.
The Cowboys haven’t won a NFC Divisional game since Jan. 7, 1996, when they beat the Eagles at Texas Stadium 30-11.
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There is no doubt the headline the next 14 days will be the warm surges coming our way. Any "cool-down" post low pressure looks brief and limited in drop.
Record highs and record warm overnight lows could fall during this period.
Looking ahead, there is at least growing signs of winter attacking the lower 48 as we begin March. In fact, the jet stream setup could drop quite low across the country. That could mean some impressive winter storms with severe t-storms and heavy snow.
The question we have to answer is "where do we fall into that setup?".
Goode question.
I can't answer that. But I would caution that these warm spells could be a nasty tease compared to what March may bring.
Although, that has been the case for the past several years in March.
I am a big fan of late season "wet snows". They are pretty and don't last long on the ground.
However, if we are not going to get snow---- let's WARM things up in a big time. Highs in the 30s/40s with no snow is horrible.
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It probably will take until next spring for the Army Corps of Engineers to finish court-ordered additional environmental study of the Dakota Access oil pipeline, agency attorneys said in court documents filed Friday.
Shane Larkin has 26 games to prove Phil Jackson wrong AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – Shane Larkin is back from strep throat and ready to show in the final 26 games he belongs on the Knicks next season. Larkin, who is...
Shane Larkin gets basketball tip from his Hall of Fame dad PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic — Barry Larkin was a Hall of Fame baseball player. He knows what it takes to win. He also knows the challenge of learning something new...
March 31 (Gracenote) - Results from the World championships Women's Free Program on Friday 1. Evgeniya Medvedeva (Russia) 154.40 2. Kaetlyn Osmond (Canada) 142.15 3. Gabrielle Daleman (Canada) 141.33 4. Mai Mihara (Japan) 138.29 5. Carolina Kostner (Italy) 130.50 6. Karen Chen (U.S.) 129.31 7. Choi Da-Bin (Korea) 128.45 8. Elizabet Tursynbaeva (Kazakhstan) 126.51 9. Mariah Bell (U.S.) 126.21 10. Ashley Wagner (U.S.) 124.50 11. Maria Sotskova (Russia) 122.44 12. Wakaba Higuchi (Japan) 122.18 13. Li Xiangning (China) 117.09 14. Loena Hendrickx (Belgium) 115.28 15. Anna Pogorilaya (Russia) 111.85 16. Nicole Rajicova (Slovakia) 108.47 17. Laurine Lecavelier (France) 107.50 18. Rika Hongo (Japan) 107.28 19. Nicole Schott (Germany) 106.58 20. Li Zijun (China) 103.50 21. Ivett Toth (Hungary) 99.77 22. Angelina Kuchvalska (Latvia) 99.10 23. Anastasia Galustyan (Armenia) 98.27 24. Kailani Craine (Australia) 95.97
Tommy, 35 – who is currently serving a 13-month sentence in prison for contempt of court – is known for his controversial and far-right views.
Love Island Ellie appeared to show her support to the former EDL leader in a series of unearthed Facebook posts.
One post from May 2017 saw the Love Island 2018 star share a video, which featured Tommy at an alt-right rally branding Islam an "infestation" and called for martial law to "destroy this enemy".
The caption read: "LONDON. I'm not a racist, but this guy speaks sense! He is branded a racist by many.
"Whether he is or isn't that's none of my business. I just know he speaks the truth."
Ready for a trip down memory lane? On Nov. 3, 2017, it will officially have been 20 years since the Spice Girls' second album, "Spiceworld," dropped, giving us more Posh, Sporty, Baby, Scary and Ginger Spice to enjoy. In honor of the anniversary, Wonderwall.com is taking a look at how the lives of the best-selling British vocal group's members have changed over the last two decades. Keep reading to learn more about the pop stars who know what we want (what we really, really want)...
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At least six people were hacked to death in troubled northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo in two attacks last week, blamed on Ugandan rebels, a regional official told AFP on Monday. The government and the UN mission in the central African country Monusco have accused the shadowy rebel group Allied Democratic Forces , dominated by hardline Ugandan Muslims, of carrying out a two-year bloodbath in the region.
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A 29-year-old man is expected in Duval County court today after he was arrested for hitting a police officer with his car.
It all happened around 2 a.m. in the parking lot of Pure Night Club as it was in the process of closing.
At least 150 to 200 people were leaving at the time, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.
Cecil Evans allegedly hit a parked car and then a uniformed off-duty officer who was working security at the club, nearly bending him over the hood.
During the encounter, the officer noticed an assault rifle in the car and chased the car on foot as Evans drove away.
The officer fired his gun twice, hitting the car both times but not hitting Evans.
Evans was arrested after getting stuck in traffic. He is being charged with aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – Police have released the name of a woman who was fatally struck by an SUV in Harrisburg early Saturday.
Dorena Archer, 61, was lying on the roadway when officers were called to North Fifth and Maclay streets around 2:30 a.m. She was breathing but unresponsive, police said in a news release.
She was taken to a hospital where she was pronounced dead, police said.
The driver of the striking vehicle remained on the scene and called for help.
FEC dismisses 2016 campaign complaint against Miller
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The Federal Election Commission has dismissed a complaint filed against 2016 U.S. Senate candidate Joe Miller by the head of Alaska's Republican party.
State GOP Chairman Tuckerman Babcock, in 2016, filed a complaint alleging that Miller had effectively converted his conservative website into a campaign site without proper disclaimers. The complaint also alleged reporting violations.
The commission said the circumstances of the case supported dismissal. It said alleged reporting violations appeared to be unsupported.
Miller ran as a Libertarian in 2016, finishing second to Republican incumbent Sen. Lisa Murkowski in a crowded race.
He had made prior unsuccessful runs for U.S. Senate as a Republican, including a dramatic race in 2010, where he upset Murkowski in the GOP primary but saw her win the general election as a write-in candidate.
Michigan to begin oil refinery cleanup on Muskegon lake
NORTH MUSKEGON, Mich. (AP) — Officials will soon begin cleaning up lead and petroleum contamination from a former oil refinery in western Michigan.
The Muskegon Chronicle reports that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality hope to make significant progress this year at the former Zephyr Oil Refinery site in Muskegon Township.
Sara Pearson is a unit supervisor for the DEQ's remediation and redevelopment division. She said Thursday the effort aims to remove 44,000 cubic yards (33,600 cubic meters) of contaminated soil and sediments from the site and nearby wetlands.
Cleanup crews will inject a liquid chemical agent in the soil at the site. The compound will break down the harmful underground petroleum deposits. A hydraulic vacuum truck will suck up leftover chemicals and un-oxidized soil.
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Shinsuke Nakamura is currently out of action due to the police dog bite he suffered last Monday during a pre-show security check at a WWE live event in Bakersfield, California, but he will be cleared in time for WWE’s Extreme Rules pay-per-view. WWE has just announced Nakamura vs. WWE United States Champion Jeff Hardy for the big event.
Below is the updated confirmed card for the July 15th Extreme Rules pay-per-view from the PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh:
WWE Title Match
Rusev vs. AJ Styles
30-Minute Iron Man Match for the WWE Intercontinental Title
Seth Rollins vs. Dolph Ziggler
Extreme Rules Match for the RAW Women’s Title
Nia Jax vs. Alexa Bliss
Ronda Rousey will be watching from the front row.
SmackDown Women’s Title Match
Asuka vs. Carmella
WWE United States Title Match
Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Jeff Hardy
RAW Tag Team Title Match
Bo Dallas and Curtis Axel vs. Bray Wyatt and Matt Hardy
SmackDown Tag Team Title Match
Kane and Daniel Bryan vs. Rowan and Harper
Roman Reigns vs. Bobby Lashley
WASHINGTON — A new poll shows older Americans and their caregivers want to give virtual health care a try, even though Medicare has been slow to pay.
Nearly 9 in 10 would be comfortable using at least one type of telemedicine for themselves or an aging loved one.
Thursday’s poll by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research shows adults want to make sure an e-visit or other remote care is just as good as they’d get in person, and that their health information stays private.
Tech-savvy younger consumers increasingly text or Skype a doctor, especially as private insurers begin covering some types of telehealth. But seniors have had a harder time accessing telemedicine services because Medicare tightly restricts what it will pay for. That’s slowly starting to change.
Snoop Dogg continues to do it big; literally. He recently crafted a history breaking drink in ode to one of his signature songs.
The Long Beach legend set a record this past Memorial Day weekend with the help of fellow 213 members Warren G and Top Chef champion Michael Voltaggio. At the BottleRock Napa Valley festival Snoopy mixed a 550-liter gin and juice live on stage.
Comprised of 150 bottles of Hendricks Gin, it broke a Guinness World Record for the “largest paradise cocktail” category.
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Judges from the famed reference book were on site for the proper verification.
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Snoop put the clear liquor on the map in 1994 with his seminal hit “Gin & Juice” from his classic debut Doggy Style.
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Lionel Messi has suggested he won’t get another chance if Argentina fail to win the World Cup in Russia this summer.
The Barcelona forward lost in three straight finals — two Copa Americas and the 2014 World Cup — in a three-year span and has not won a trophy with the senior team.
Messi’s hat trick at Ecuador in the Albiceleste’s 3-1 win in their final qualifier in October earned his country a spot in this summer’s World Cup and again underlined the player’s importance to his national side.
“It’s just the feeling that this group of players has. It seems that having reached three straight finals didn’t mean anything. Obviously, we depend on results and unfortunately, we reached three finals and we didn’t win them.
“A lot was said about us. The criticisms hurt back then. But the demand is going to be there for this group to get it done. We think that if we don’t do it, we are going to get a lot more [criticism] and we are not going to have another possibility.”
Immotor Go is a portable electric scooter with a three-wheel design that makes it easy for anyone to ride. It can go as fast as 16 mph and can even carry your bags. But there are still a few kinks that needs to be worked on like the maneuvers and its ability to reverse.
OWINGS MILLS, MD (WKRG) — A photo of a young boy sitting with Santa is going viral on social media for his silent message to his mom.
Kerry Spencer posted a photo of her little boy sitting with Santa on her twitter, @Swilua. She writes, “We taught our baby sign language. This is the sign for “help.” You’re welcome.”
People tweeted back to Kerry saying her son was ‘mispronouncing’ the word. Kerry responded back acknowledging his sign wasn’t perfect, but it is the sign he makes when he needed help.
While the BBC micro:bit is primarily aimed at schools, its low price (about $16) and ease of use makes it a great tool for learning and prototyping on.
The micro:bit is powered by a 32-bit ARM Cortex processor and comes with a built-in accelerometer, magnetometer and Bluetooth.
A unique feature of the micro:bit is the integrated 5x5 LED matrix that offers 25 individually programmable red LEDs to use as a basic display or output.
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DOVER, Del. — A second Dover Air Force Base airman charged with sexually abusing a teenage runaway has reached a plea agreement with federal prosecutors.
Court records show a change-of-plea hearing is scheduled Wednesday for 25-year-old Dalian Washington of Philadelphia.
Washington is charged with sex abuse of a minor and sex trafficking of a child.
Another airman, 21-year-old Akeem Beazer of Pompano Beach, Florida, pleaded guilty last week to sex abuse of a minor. He faces up to 15 years in prison at his sentencing on Jan. 3.
The two were arrested after the girl told a social worker in March that she had stayed on the military base and had sex with service members.
Court records indicate that the girl had a troubled home life and often lived on the street.
Baku. 26 October. REPORT.AZ/ Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont has suspended an address in which he was widely expected to call snap elections.
Report informs citing the Reuters.
The speech was due to begin at 1.30pm CET before being postponed for an hour and then suspended. Puigdemont met his cabinet for a seven-hour meeting on Wednesday night to decide what to do after rejecting a call to explain himself before the Senate in Madrid today.
It is not excluded that Puigdemont can speak in the Catalan Parliament, the meeting should begin at 5 pm (7:00 pm Baku time).
Earlier, the newspaper La Vanguardia reported that Puigdemont can make a statement on the dissolution of the Catalan Parliament and the convening of early elections on December 20.
On October 27, Catalan parliament is due to meet at 5pm to respond to the measures Madrid wants to impose on the region under Article 155 of the Constitution.
BRITAIN’S FERTILITY AUTHORITY said it has granted permission to doctors at a clinic in northeastern England to create babies from the DNA of three people.
The authority said it has granted the permission to do this to help prevent two women from passing on fatal genetic diseases to their children.
It is the first such approval for the UK, however, the technique has already previously been used. A baby was born in Mexico in 2016 using the experimental therapy.
The treatment fixes problems linked to mitochondria, the energy-producing structures outside a cell’s nucleus. Faulty mitochondria can result in conditions including muscular dystrophy and major organ failure.
The technique uses DNA from two women and one man.
Last year, Britain granted Newcastle University a license to use the novel technique but approval is still needed for individual patients.
The Peterborough OK Tire Minor Mosquito Tigers defeated host Ajax 27-10 on June 26.
Hayden Addison, Aiden Temple and Jack Davies all went 3-for-4 at bat. Davies had two double.
In an earlier match, the Tigers lost at home to Ajax's number one team 5-4. Evan Healey and Teagan Hartnett were 2-for-3 at the plate.
NEWARK -- Four days after being arrested for stealing a car from a rental lot at Newark International Airport, an East Orange man made a return visit and was arrested again, authorities said. Port Authority police arrested Keith Germany, 29, in the National/Enterprise lot at 2:05 p.m. Sunday after witnesses saw him sitting in a 2017 Ford Expedition, officials said.
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Miguel Gonzalez starts for the White Sox and Luis Severino for the Yankees when the two teams resume their three-game series on Tuesday night at Yankee Stadium, with New York seeking its ninth straight win.
Arsonists destroyed an OAP's home by mistake after setting fire to wrong flat
A JILTED man set fire to a 71-year-old woman’s home by mistake when he was trying to destroy the flat of his love rival.
Ashley Walker first torched his former girlfriend’s car with the help of Graham Wills.
The arsonists then went to what Walker incorrectly believed was the home of his love rival.
But instead of targeting the man’s upstairs flat, they set fire to the home of Lillian McElfatrick who lived downstairs, causing £60,000 damage.
Province 3 Governor Anuradha Koirala on Wednesday urged all to unite against trafficking of women and children.
Speaking at a programme on the occasion of occasion of silver jubilee of Aadarshanari Bikas Kendra, Chitwan, Koirala said it was necessary to join hands against women and children trafficking to free the country of crime.
On the occasion, Mayor of Bharatpur Metropolitan city Renu Dahal stressed the need for all to come together against the crime, while praising the Kendra for its activities against human trafficking.
According to Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS), Chief of Women and Children Office in the district, Shanta Poudel, pointed out that women were still facing difficulties in the course of their upbringing.
Meanwhile, the Kendra honoured Koirala for her significant role to minimize trafficking of women and children in the country.
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* SHELL MIDSTREAM PARTNERS - PRICED PUBLIC OFFERING OF 25 MILLION UNITS FOR TOTAL PROCEEDS OF $680 MILLION BEFORE DEDUCTING UNDERWRITING COMMISSIONS & EXPENSES
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It’s likely that by the end of this year all new iPhones Apple sells will be ones without a 3.5 mm headphone jack. Apple first began removing the headphone jack from its devices with the iPhone 7 in 2016, followed by the iPhone 8 and iPhone X in 2017. It’s now likely the iPhone SE 2, which is expected to debut this summer, will see itself sans headphone jack, reports VentureBeat. Add to that the successors to the iPhone X and iPhone 8 later this year, and customers will find themselves unable to buy a new iPhone with a headphone jack. RIP.
I wrote yesterday about the storm that exploded off the coast of the Mid-Atlantic on Monday, and now you can see it develop from GOES-16. This animation was released today of the storm exploding as it moved out to sea. This explosive cyclogenesis produced hurricane force winds in the Atlantic, and winds over 50 mph on the coast from Maryland to Boston. This view is one of the three water vapour IR channels on GOES-16 (Launched as GOES-R).
IF Mike Pence had not become vice president, he would have made a successful political ambassador. When travelling overseas on behalf of President Donald Trump, Mr Pence conveys just the right blend of access, loyalty and inside knowledge--"as the President said to me earlier today" is one of his favourite phrases, wheeled out several times on Sunday as he began a four-country tour of Latin America. A former governor of Indiana, he brings a reassuring, silver-haired mien and midwestern folksiness to his work. "Central casting!" as Mr Trump likes to say of his camera-ready deputy.
But beyond those workaday diplomatic skills, the vice-president brings a talent that takes him into the realm of ambassadorial greatness. When explaining something that his tempestuous boss has just said about foreign or domestic politics, Mr Pence has the ability to polish and reinterpret those presidential words with such grave, head-shaking conviction that it seems both rude and unreasonable to doubt his version.
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A team of technical experts will handle a pilot project for deploying technological solutions in riverine areas and the areas that lack fences. THE BORDER Security Force is set to install laser walls and smart sensors along the Indo-Bangla international border in West Bengal to plug the porous riverine and unmanned terrain in the area in order to keep to check infiltration and terrorism.
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The former head of the National Railway Infrastructure Company (BDZ) Oleg Petkov has been sentenced to four years in prison, announced the press centre of the Prosecutor’s Office.
Besides him, Hristo Monov, who was executive director of the railways after Petkov, has received a suspended sentence of three years with a five-year probation.
The ruling of the Sofia City Court may be appealed and protested.
Two years ago, Petkov and Monov were tried for economic crimes.
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This footage from February 1968 shows the Ross Spartel landing its catch following the sinking of its sister ship, the Ross Cleveland.
In the contemporary BBC report that follows, there is an examination of the value of the fish brought home by the trawlermen - which in the face of what had happened, it is concluded, "must still seem a very small price indeed".
The 25 legislators that were recently suspended for causing a mayhem in the Parliamentary chambers have returned to work vowing to use modern tactics to block the already tabled controversial constitutional amendment bill 2017. The legislators who Xeroxed Arua Municipality MP Ibrahim Abiriga’s dressing code, put on red attire communicating their commitment to fight the lifting of the Presidential age limit.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Canadian Apartment Properties Real Estate Investment Trust
* CAPREIT reports continued growth and strong operating performance in second quarter of 2017
* CAPREIT qtrly NFFO per unit - diluted $0.462
* CAPREIT qtrly operating revenues $ 157.1 million versus $ 146.7 million
* CAPREIT - expects to raise between $185 million and $225 million in total mortgage renewals and refinancings in 2017
* CAPREIT - capreit intends to maintain unencumbered investment properties with an aggregate fair value in range of $150 and $180 million over long term
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NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (AP)  A federal jury has convicted a Virginia woman on fraud and tax charges after prosecutors said she charged over a half-million dollars on her boss's credit cards.
Sherea Darnell is a former manager at a Williamsburg eye care center. Prosecutors say she used the doctor's credit cards to charge some $514,000 in personal transactions, including her son's preschool tuition.
The jury heard from prosecutors that she also took over $90,000 in cash advances from the credit cards, using it to hire maid services and buy clothing and airline tickets. Authorities say that after her resignation from the eye center, Darnell continued to use her boss's cards until the doctor finally discovered the fraud.
Darnell faces a maximum penalty of 30 years. Sentencing is set for October.
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WASHINGTON — The top commander of U.S. and coalition forces in Afghanistan says some Taliban fighters and leaders are talking to the Afghan government about peace prospects.
Gen. John Nicholson told reporters at the Pentagon on Wednesday that he could not be more specific about this because the talks are confidential. He said they involve mid-level as well as high-level Taliban figures in exploratory contacts that are taking place “off stage,” even as fighting continues.
In what he suggested was evidence of interest in a peace process, Nicholson said the Taliban’s spring offensive, announced in late April, has been less intense than in recent years. He also argued that Afghan government forces are demonstrating an improved ability to defeat Taliban attacks.
A young and pretty female driver was seen at Ojuelegba Monday afternoon. The lady simply identified as Bisi, is said to be a very good driver, ever cheerful and calm. Below is a post published on Facebook by Oguntoyinbo Ismael Olanrewaju Neville, who posted her photos: “Just around noon under Ojuelegba bridge, in Surulere area of Lagos state; I sighted this lady(her name is Bisi) driving a
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Omnitel Inc :
* Says it completed issuance of 9th series unsecured private convertible bonds worth 5 billion won
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LAHORE - A high-level meeting here on Friday, with Punjab Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif in the chair, reviewed a report on positive and negative mining areas to set up a cement plant in the province. On this occasion, the chief minister said that international consultants had done a wonderful job by preparing best recommendations after studying the case from every angle. He ordered formation of a committee, which would present a plan after reviewing recommendations. He said that ban on extension of cement plant should be implemented at every cost. Provincial ministers Rana Sanaullah, Chaudhry Sher Ali, Sheikh Allauddin, chief secretary, secretaries of various departments and international consultants also attended the meeting.
Feb 14 Sabaf SpA
* FY revenue 131 million euros ($139.16 million), down 5.1 percent year on year
* Q4 revenue 32.9 million euros, down 1.5 percent year on year
* Q4 net profit 2.7 million euros versus 1.3 million euros a year ago
* 2017 got off to a positive start and sales in the first quarter are expected to increase with double-digit growth compared with 2016
* For the whole of 2017, the group expects to be able to reach sales of around 140 million euros and increasing operating margins compared with 2016 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9414 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
Bullying turns blazing as brigade burns moto
Five adolescent arsonists were arrested in Kampong Cham on Saturday for setting another teen’s motorbike ablaze earlier that week.
The bullying band had attacked a pair of unpopular peers on Thursday before burning their Suzuki Nex motorbike.
The victims’ families filed a complaint with police, who rounded up the majority of the aggressive gang.
The five firebugs have been sent to court while cops search for another two accomplices.
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OPELIKA, Ala. — Two teens have been arrested in connection to a weekend murder in Opelika of 19-year-old Ladarius Cardwell.
Both 16-year-old Tykeith D. Webb of Auburn 16-year-old Kevon Smith of Opelika will be charged with murder.
As News 3 reported, Opelika police received a call reporting a gunshot victim in the 100 block of Easy street around 1:20 a.m. on Saturday, August 12. When officers and EMS arrived on the scene, they discovered 19-year-old Ladarius Marquise Cardwell, of Opelika, with no signs of life with what appeared to be a gunshot injury.
Cardwell was pronounced dead at the scene by Lee County Coroner Bill Harris. The death is being investigated as a homicide by the Opelika Police Department. Cardwell was transported to the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences medical examiner’s office in Montgomery for a postmortem examination.
This makes the 17th homicide investigated by the Lee County Coroner’s office for 2017.
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The suspect in the incident at the Port Authority Bus Terminal, a block from Times Square, was identified as Akayed Ullah, the New York Police Department commissioner said. The suspect had burns and lacerations while three other people, including a police officer, had minor injuries.
🆘‼️😬🔥 #USA: The #Manhattan attacker (living in the US for 7 years, and was inspired by #ISIS) at #portauthority during his arrest in #NewYork. The Paradise and the 72 virgins have to wait for him. He has deformed only his sack. pic.twitter.com/zuVKo6j2jm — Onlinemagazin (@OnlineMagazin) December 11, 2017
The weapon was based on a pipe bomb and was fixed to the suspect with zip ties and velcro, police said. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, speaking at a news conference near the site, described the device as “amateur level.”
The Latest: Police identify New York City subway bombing suspect as 27-year-old Akayed Ullah. https://t.co/guq0vj9SQu — The Associated Press (@AP) December 11, 2017
Efforts to save the Chinese Cultural Center in Phoenix have been underway for several months. And preservationists have faced several setbacks, as the center's new owners have continued efforts to replace the structure's roof.
But after some last-minute legal maneuvering, preservationists have gained some ground in the battle.
Created in the style of China's Forbidden City, the Chinese Cultural Center's roof is one of the main points of contention for those who want to see the center preserved. So they're pressing on with efforts to save the roof, even though the city of Phoenix issued a permit on Tuesday, October 31, that authorizes the center's owners, a company called 668 North, to remove and replace the roof.
'He wants a taste of the action': Georgia 'Toff Toffolo's ex James Middleton 'set to follow in her reality footsteps as he's lined up for new Survival of the Fittest'
But much of the fireworks during the hour-long proceeding revolved around Avenatti, who has managed to insert himself into the case despite not having been granted a formal role. Material in the Cohen trove could shed light on the $130,000 hush money payment Cohen made to Daniels shortly before the 2016 presidential election, he argues. The money was intended to keep Daniels quiet about an alleged affair she had with Trump in 2006.
Four explosions have rocked Texas' capital in less than three weeks and authorities say a serial bomber is likely to blame. But they don't appear closer to making any arrests.
Three package bombs left on doorsteps over 10 days starting on March 2 killed two people and injured two others. Then, on Sunday night, an explosive triggered by a nearly invisible tripwire wire injured two more.
Police originally pointed to possible hate crimes, but the victims have now been black, Hispanic and white and from different parts of the increasingly diverse city.
They looked for common threads among those hurt and killed, but now concede that a tripwire means who gets hit could be totally random.
Investigators have been left with more questions than answers, as fear spreads through Austin.
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Toronto Blue Jays starter Marcus Stroman has won his arbitration case against the team according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network.
Stroman, who tweeted he won his case, will earn $3.4 million this season as opposed to the $3.1 million proposed by the team.
Excited to win my case. Really enjoyed the process. Shout to my family @us_tla for always having my back. Always stay true to my day ones! — Marcus Stroman (@MStrooo6) February 14, 2017
Shout to the @BlueJays for being extremely professional throughout the entire process as well! — Marcus Stroman (@MStrooo6) February 14, 2017
In 2016, Stroman posted a 9-10 record with a 4.37 ERA in 204 innings with 166 strikeouts and 54 walks.
The 25-year-old was selected in the first round, 22nd overall, of the 2012 amateur draft.
There are on the The Daily News-Record story from 14 hrs ago, titled In red states, businesses gearing up to fight bathroom bills. In it, The Daily News-Record reports that:
Sean Henry, the president of Tennessee's NHL team, is stunned he even has to explain why he hopes state legislators will snub bills similar to North Carolina's transgender bathroom law, which has consumed that state for months and scared off businesses and sporting events. The Nashville Predators team is among about 300 companies, ranging from health-care giant HCA to FedEx, joining under the moniker Tennessee Thrives to oppose bathroom and religious objection bills, which they consider discriminatory and bad for business.
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PHOTO: Pope Francis waves to the crowd from the window of the apostolic palace overlooking St Peter's square during the Sunday Angelus prayer, Aug. 13, 2017.
Estonian energy company Eesti Energia has agreed a €289m deal to acquire compatriot renewables developer Nelja Energia, which has an operational wind portfolio of 287MW.
The state-owned Eesti will take over loans amounting to €199m as part of the takeover through its Enefit Green subsidiary.
Nelja Energia has 17 wind farms in operation in Estonia and Lithuania, and also has biomass interests.
The company is 77% owned by Vardar AS with the remaining shareholders made up of Estonian investors.
Image: the Paldiski wind farm in Estonia is jointly owned by Eesti and Nelja (GE)
A suspicious package has been reported at the NZ Post branch near Auckland Airport - the second this week.
Fire and Emergency northern communications spokesman Murray Bannister said a staff member set off the alarm at the Laurence Stevens Drive branch at 9.25am because of the package.
Bannister says all staff have evacuated safely.
It is the second time this week the depot has been evacuated.
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The New Zealand Defence Force has been called in to examine the package.
Grant, a taxi driver at the airport says a fire engine is blocking the road leading to the depot and he can see a swarm of police cars, two heavy-duty covered vans, and a dog squad.
McGUFFEY — A woman was killed and two men hospitalized after a single-vehicle crash south of McGuffey in Marion Township.
The Hardin County Sheriff’s Office reported that Jack Parkins, of McGuffey, was driving east on county Road 110 Monday afternoon and lost control of the vehicle, going off the south side of the road. The car overturned in a drainage ditch. A passenger in the vehicle, Patricia Parr, of McGuffey, was taken to Lima Memorial Health System, where she was pronounced dead.
Parkins and another passenger, Jeffery Jones, were also taken to Lima Memorial with non-life-threatening injuries.
No further information was available late Monday.
President Trump’s lawyer Rudolph W. Giuliani said Tuesday that Trump will not agree to an interview with the special counsel until prosecutors allow the president’s legal team to review documents related to the FBI’s use of an informant to interact with members of Trump’s 2016 campaign. “We need all the documents before we can decide whether we are going to do an interview,” Giuliani said in an interview with The Washington Post, using Trump’s term “spygate” to refer to the FBI actions, which former officials have said were well within bounds. Giuliani’s latest demand further ratcheted up the pressure that Trump and
A Tunisian protester smokes a cigarette and holds a placard reading in French "Why is it bothering you? If you fast and I eat?" during a demonstration for the right to eat and smoke in public during the Muslim dawn-to-dusk fasting month of Ramadan, on June 11, 2017, in Tunis. As millions of Muslims across the world pass the halfway point in their month of compulsory fasting, in one Muslim country activists are fighting for what they say is their right not to fast during Ramadan.
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Police say a Connecticut pastor faces charges after he forged deed documents and sold a church worth more than $1 million to himself for $1.
NEW YORK, April 24 (Reuters) - JetBlue Airways Corp on Tuesday said quarterly pre-tax income fell by 9.2 percent, but its net income increased by 7 percent, as higher fares and a lower U.S. tax rate helped offset expenses from fuel and other costs.
The New York-based airline posted pre-tax income of $110 million, down from $126 million in the first quarter of 2017, and a 1.3 percent decline in its pre-tax margin to 6.3 percent. (Reporting by Alana Wise)
This pic is from last night b4 my match with @RealMikeBennett on #MainEvent. We treated it like we were wrestling on #Raw. Unfortunately, I suffered a knee injury. While the rest of the roster is flying to Saudi Arabia 2day for #WWEGRR, I’m flying back to Orlando to get a MRI. pic.twitter.com/YkW1fwOElR
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Italy makes it through auction test after yield explosion Italy passed its first debt raising test since its yields blew out earlier in the week amid fears of another round of elections, as it auctioned bonds near the top end of its target volume range on Wednesday. But the sale did show the elevated borrowing costs the country faces.
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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. –Authorities are on the scene of a wreck in southeast Huntsville and have one lane open for traffic to alternate.
The wreck happened in-between Old Big Cove Road and Donegal Drive on Wednesday morning.
Huntsville Police announced the wreck around 9:50 a.m.
We will update the story as we gather more information.
April 28 Beijing WKW Automotive Parts Co Ltd :
* Sees net profit for H1 2017 to fluctuate by -10 percent to 20 percent, or to be 180 million yuan to 240 million yuan, compared to net profit of the same period in 2016 (200.0 million yuan)
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FILE - In this Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017 file photo, police officers stand at the scene of a mass shooting near the Mandalay Bay resort and casino on the Las Vegas Strip, in Las Vegas. Police who have yet to find Stephen Paddock's motive for the massacre said Friday that they will enlist the public's help. Billboards will serve as a stark reminder that investigators remain stumped about what drove a gunman to mow down concertgoers from a perch in the high-rise casino hotel. John Locher, File AP Photo
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Chinese police seize 1.3 tonnes of cocaine
Police in south China's Shenzhen city have detained 10 suspects and seized 1.3 tonnes of cocaine worth of over 1 billion yuan (160 million US dollars), according to the public security department of Guangdong Province Tuesday.
The police received a tip-off in July 2017 and set up a task force. In August, they arrested five suspects and confiscated 40 kg of cocaine in a residential area in Shenzhen.
Following the suspects' interrogation, the police found another three suspects in Guangzhou in February attempting to smuggle 1,291 kg of cocaine.
The investigation revealed that they had taken orders from two more suspects who transported the drugs from South America. The two fled abroad but were extradited in March.
Further investigation and evidence collection are underway.
In a key moment for the Ukrainian crisis, the UN's highest court will rule Wednesday on a bid by Kiev to stop Russia allegedly pumping money, arms and troops into the country's war-torn east. Three years into a bloody conflict that has claimed more than 10,000 lives, Ukraine is urging the International Court of Justice to help bring stability to its volatile east.
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This week’s Time trip takes a look back at a night out in the Valley in 2010.
We are showcasing a selection of pictures taken by our photographers in The White Lion on Burnley Road in Rawtenstall.
Locals of all ages can be seen chatting and having a drink with friends and family.
In our weekly Time-trip feature, we publish a set of pictures taken by Rossendale Free Press photographers which have appeared in the paper in years gone by. They can be seen first on our website and are then published in the paper.
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The sole candidate running against Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi has had two showcase campaign rallies in downtown Cairo.
The first was a disaster. No one showed up except a few campaign workers.
The second was a slight improvement: 30 people attended. They held banners and chanted slogans, though the chants weren't exactly resounding victory cries for their candidate, an almost unknown politician named Moussa Mustafa Moussa.
They shouted: "Whether Moussa wins or al-Sisi wins, either is our president!"
There's no question the general-turned-president al-Sisi will win a second four-year term. But the March 26-28 election will likely be remembered as the event that signaled Egypt's break with what pretense it had left of democratic rule, seven years after a popular uprising toppled autocrat Hosni Mubarak in the name of democracy.
NORTH ROYALTON, Ohio (AP) – Ohio authorities say a suspect in the slayings of five people in two cities has now been charged in all five deaths.
Police in the Cleveland suburb of North Royalton say 45-year-old George Brinkman Jr. was charged Wednesday with aggravated murder, kidnapping and tampering with evidence in the deaths of a mother and her two college-age daughters. The bodies of 45-year-old Suzanne Taylor, 21-year-old Taylor Pifer and 18-year-old Kylie Pifer were found Sunday in their home. Police haven’t said how they died.
Brinkman was charged Tuesday with murder in the slayings of his employers, 71-year-old Rogell Eugene John and 64-year-old Roberta Ray John. The couple’s bodies were found Monday in their North Canton home. Authorities say they apparently were shot.
Court records don’t list an attorney for Brinkman.
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Another parrot has popped up in Bedford - this time in a garden in Putnoe.
This cheeky ring-necked parakeet - a member of the parrot family - was captured on camera by Natalia Dragon.
The Goldington Academy student is a keen wildlife photgrapher and spotted the bright green bird eyeing up some tasty fruit.
These parakeets have bright red beaks, are noisy and fly straight and fast.
They are widespread in the southern counties of Kent, Sussex and Surrey.
A similar parakeet was spotted on a birdtable off Winchester Road, Bedford, a couple of weeks ago.
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Related Articles IDYLLWILD: Tree-lighting casts a Christmas glow Chick-fil-A has added a breakfast bowl to its morning menu, a first for the Atlanta-based chain.
The Hash Brown Scramble features tater tots, scrambled eggs, blend of a Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses, choice of sliced Chick-fil-A Nuggets or sausage, and jalapeno salsa on the side. according to a news release.
Diners can order it in a bowl or as a burrito.
The cost is $3.99 in the Riverside restaurant at 2885 Canyon Springs Parkway.
Breakfast is served until 10:30 a.m.
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Williams (back) has been ruled out for the Chargers' game Sunday against the Giants, Eric D. Williams of ESPN.com reports.
The Chargers' decision to keep Williams out isn't surprising, as head coach Anthony Lynn indicated two days earlier that the wideout likely wouldn't make his NFL debut until at least Week 6 against the Raiders. Williams' combination of size and speed impressed the Chargers enough for the team to make him a top-10 pick back in April, but because of the extensive time he's missed while recovering from a herniated disc, it may be tough for him to earn a notable role in the Los Angeles passing attack as a rookie.
Attorneys for a Texas inmate want the U.S. Supreme Court to halt his scheduled execution for the shooting deaths of a 5-year-old girl and her grandmother during a birthday party 10 years ago outside a Fort Worth apartment.
Former Fort Worth street gang member Erick Davila is set for lethal injection Wednesday evening.
Lawyers for the 31-year-old Davila argue it's improper for the elected Tarrant County district attorney to be involved in the case because she was the judge at Davila's 2009 trial. They also contend evidence that Davila may have been high on drugs at the time of the shooting improperly was withheld from defense attorneys.
State lawyers are contesting the arguments.
Davila was convicted of killing Queshawn Stevenson and her 48-year-old grandmother, Annette Stevenson.
Temporary Road Closure from Ninth Street East to Sixth Avenue East
Closures Due to Water Main Break
DULUTH, Minn.-There will be a temporary closure at the east bound lane of Ninth Street at the intersection at Sixth Avenue East, beginning tomorrow.
“This closure will allow for the patching of the pavement due to a prior water main break,” the city of Duluth said in a press release. “The west bound lane will remain open to traffic.”
The work also requires the closure of the right lane of northbound Sixth Avenue East just below Ninth Street.
“The closure is anticipated to last the full week unless work is completed in a shorter period of time,” the press release said. “The public should consider alternate routes when heading east from downtown onto Ninth
Street. Motorists should expect traffic back-ups during the morning and afternoon rush hours on Sixth Avenue East headed north.”
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong lawmakers have given final approval to a government proposal banning local ivory trading in the Chinese territory by 2021.
Lawmakers voted Wednesday in favor of amending the existing law to outlaw sales of ivory in Hong Kong, which researchers say is the world's biggest retail ivory market.
The proposal also includes significantly stiffer penalties for wildlife smuggling to deter black market sales.
Under the new law, the maximum sentence will increase to a 10 million Hong Kong dollar ($1.3 million) fine or 10 years in prison, up from the current two years.
Wildlife activists applauded the move, even as Hong Kong moves more slowly than Beijing. Mainland China banned ivory sales at the start of the year after shutting all carving factories and shops last March.
A driver who fatally struck a woman in a hit-and-run crash in Oceanside Sunday night was going 70 to 80 miles per hour, according to witnesses.
The woman was crossing Mission Avenue near Interstate 5 when she was hit by a silver, 1998 Honda Civic about 8 p.m., Oceanside police said.
The westbound vehicle then merged onto the freeway, headed north. A witness to the crash followed the car, which exited onto east state Route 76, police said.
The Honda was last spotted in the area of Loretta Street and has a California license plate of 7HJW533. The driver was described as a white or Latino man with a beard and wearing a baseball hat.
The struck woman died before she could be taken to a hospital. She was not identified.
Police asked anyone with information about the crash to call investigators at (760) 435-4882.
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Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom, running for governor, spoke to a packed La Casa de la Raza last Wednesday. In a wide-ranging talk, he hit on health care, gun laws, college tuition, and affordable housing. But he started and ended with income inequality: “The imbalance,” he said, quoting Plato, “between the rich and the poor is the oldest and the most fatal ailment of all republics.”
April 10 Tianjin Xinmao Science & Technology Co Ltd :
* Sees net profit for Q1 FY 2017 to decrease by 67.87 percent to 76.64 percent, compared to net profit of Q1 FY 2016 (17.1 million yuan)
* Says revenue from disposal of unit in the same period last year as main reason for the forecast
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Diabetes diet: Eating too much sugar can be dangerous for diabetes sufferers
Diabetes sufferers will probably be wondering whether they can safely consume sugary foods in the upcoming months, particularly with Halloween and Christmas on the horizon - and the answer is they can in moderation.
Those with type 1 and type 2 forms of the condition are often told they need to be careful of the amount of sugar they consume.
This is because sufferers’s bodies cannot properly deal with glucose - or sugar - in their blood, causing levels to rise too high.
In healthy people, glucose enters the body’s cells to be used as fuel, whereas for diabetes sufferers it simply accumulates in the bloodstream.
Eating sugary foods in abundance can can cause blood glucose levels to rise dangerously high.
March 29 Duke Energy Corp:
* Duke Energy -issues statement in connection with legal action against some insurance cos seeking payment for liabilities associated with coal ash
* Duke Energy-"believes insurance policies issued to it through mid-1980s may cover some of costs to comply" with new state, federal coal ash laws, regulations
* Duke Energy-asserted claims against more than two dozen insurance cos that, in past, provided general liability insurance to Duke Energy Carolinas
* Says since no insurer agreed to pay claims, which could total hundreds of millions of dollars, co filed a civil action Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) – One person is dead after a Friday morning fire in Springfield.
Sangamon County Coroner Cinda Edwards confirmed the death happened in a fire on the 12th floor of Sangamon Towers. She has not released that person’s name at this time.
Firefighters say they rescued the person from the building after 5 a.m., adding that they went to the hospital in serious condition, where they died.
Crews say there were other injuries which they did not call serious. Several people needed smoke inhalation treatment. Firefighters say they also saved a pet cat from the building.
WAND-TV is working to learn details about the circumstances of that fire and possible damage.
This story will be updated as the station learns more.
RYE, N.H. (WHDH) — Police in Rye, New Hampshire caught a pet iguana that was spotted in town and had attacked someone.
Police said the 2-foot iguana was spotted on Sagamore Road and bit a person who was trying to capture it. Police were eventually able to catch the iguana.
Police said the owner was found and the iguana was returned. The person bitten by the iguana was not seriously injured.
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The Gauteng Department of Education has confirmed that a former employee of a prestigious Johannesburg school was under investigation following sexual assault allegations of around nine learners. Media relations Officer, Nanagolo Leopeng on Tuesday said: "We recieved a report from the school that there was a case of sexual assault by a student employee who was appointed by the school's governing body."
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Manitoulin Island residents can expect May 6 power outage
MANITOULIN—Over 5,000 residents on Manitoulin will be without power for six hours on Sunday, May 6.
According to a press release from Hydro One, over 5,000 residents in Little Current, Howland, Aundeck Omni Kaning, Gore Bay, Gordon, Barrie Island, South Bidwell, Carnarvon, Dawson, Robinson, Barrie Island, Burpee and Mills, M’Chigeeng, Central Manitoulin, Allan East, Bidwell North, Sheshegwaning, Sandfield, Zhiibaahaasing and Cockburn Island will go without power on Sunday, May 6 from 9 am to 3 pm while crews replace hydro poles and perform general maintenance in the area.
“Hydro One reminds all members of the public to always stay clear of downed power lines or equipment,” a press release from Hydro One states. “Never assume they are safe to approach.”
Police believe suburban Chicago man killed parents, self
WINFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Authorities say they believe a 50-year-old man killed his parents and himself after learning they intended to remove him from their suburban Chicago home where he also lived.
Winfield police released an update on the investigation Tuesday. The bodies of 77-year-old Nancy Clinkenbeard, 76-year-old Clyde Clinkenbeard and their son, Karl Clinkenbeard, were discovered May 21 after a concerned citizen spotted unconscious people through a window and called 911.
Police say the attack likely took place on May 20 following an argument a day earlier involving another family member that was reported to police. The DuPage County coroner's office says the Clinkenbeards each suffered "multiple sharp force injuries."
Officers who forced their way into the home found two bodies together and the third in a different room.
Steve Reeder and Kevin Daugherty officiating. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, Feb. 15, from 10 a.m. until the time of services at the funeral home.
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Former Green Bay Southwest basketball star Aaron Moesch received the surprise of a lifetime on Saturday from the Wisconsin Badgers.
Upon arriving in Australia for the Badgers outing down under, Moesch was told to read what he thought was part of a social media campaign where guys had to practice their Australian accent. Instead, the former walk-on was tricked into learning some good news.
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(Watch til the end)#BadgersDownUnder 🇳🇿🇦🇺https://t.co/icGZtLycCn — Wisconsin Basketball (@BadgerMBB) August 12, 2017
"Look Mom, I'm on scholarship this season," he said.
A shocked look took over the 22 year old's face as reality sank in. Teammates then cheered and surrounded their teammate.
Moesch joined the Badgers as a walk-on red shirt freshman back in 2013. He was a 1000 point scorer for the GB Southwest Fighting Trojans and averaged 18.4 points per game as a senior.
Bayern Munich have announced the appointment of Jupp Heynckes as coach until the end of the season.
The 72-year-old, who succeeds Carlo Ancelotti, has had three previous spells in charge of the Bundesliga giants, most recently when he led them to the league, cup and Champions League Treble in 2013.
Bayern said in a statement that Heynckes would take over from Monday on a contract until June 30, 2018.
Thursday, October 05, 2017 – Weather forecast update at 4 pm:
After a few days of beautiful fall weather, a change is on deck for Friday.
Expect brighter conditions in the morning, with increasing cloud through the day. Windy conditions are likely Friday evening and a chance of a shower is also on deck late in the day.
The weekend will be unsettled with sunny breaks between hit and miss showers.
Friday’s daytime high range: 11 to 17C
We will have the rest of your weather details coming up at 5, 6:30 and 11pm – Hope you can join us!
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The winner of the women’s division in the BMW Dallas Marathon Sunday had a remarkable finish.
Closing in on the finish line, 32-year-old Chandler Self collapsed and fell to the ground.
With help from a relay participant who was running in a separate race, Self made it across the finish line to win the women’s division. This is the second marathon win of her career.
Video of the finish is spreading online, many calling Self’s perseverance inspirational.
A lot of praise has also been directed towards Ariana Luterman, that relay runner, and student at Greenhill Academy who helped Self finish.
“I was thinking mind over matter,” Self said. “I just kept telling myself to get up. I could see the finish line, and I knew I wanted it so bad.
“It’s not how many times you fall, it’s about how many times you get back up. That’s what makes you a winner.”
For more, visit WFAA.com
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Transalta Corp:
* TRANSALTA ANNOUNCES EARLY REDEMPTION OF SENIOR NOTES DUE 2018
* TRANSALTA CORP - ‍CALLED FOR REDEMPTION OF ITS OUTSTANDING US$500 MILLION 6.65% SENIOR NOTES MATURING MAY 15, 2018​
* TRANSALTA CORP - SENIOR NOTES WILL BE REDEEMED ON MARCH 15, 2018 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Lake Trail Drive from Southwood Lakes Boulevard to Southwood Lakes Boulevard will soon be repaved.
The project was part of the 2017 enhanced budget.
Total cost is set at $421,847.
With AWS Blockchain Templates, you can deploy Ethereum and Hyperledger Fabric frameworks using managed and certified AWS CloudFormation templates. AWS Blockchain Templates allow you to focus on building your blockchain applications instead of spending time and energy on manual setup of your blockchain network.
AWS Blockchain Templates deploy the blockchain framework you choose as containers on an Amazon Elastic Container Service (ECS) cluster, or directly on an EC2 instance running Docker. Your blockchain network is created in your own Amazon VPC, allowing you to use your VPC subnets and network Access Control Lists. You can assign granular permissions using AWS IAM to restrict which resources an Amazon ECS cluster or Amazon EC2 instance can access.
Read the entire article here, Introducing AWS Blockchain Templates for Ethereum and Hyperledger Fabric
Via the fine folks at Amazon Web Services.
SAO PAULO (AP) - A Brazilian judge has ordered that former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's passport be returned to him.
Last week, another judge hearing a case involving influence-peddling charges against da Silva ordered his passport be taken away. As a result, da Silva canceled a trip to Ethiopia, where he was supposed to speak at a forum on hunger.
Judge Bruno Apolinario reversed that decision Friday, saying there was no evidence da Silva intended to flee the country to avoid justice. It was not clear when the passport would be returned.
On Jan. 24, an appeals court upheld a separate corruption conviction against da Silva, who denies the charges leveled against him and says the prosecutions are politically motivated.
× Car accident sends pieces of concrete barrier into oncoming traffic
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — “When my car hit that, it scared me to death.”
Bessie Echols was headed south on I-55 near South Parkway around 8 a.m. Monday — her 2-year-old grandson in the back — when she saw an SUV crash headed the other way.
“The green truck slid, hit the median and the boulder start flying out on this side.”
There’s now a big hole where the concrete was knocked out, but what happened next was nothing short of frightening — another crash.
“I was traveling, so I couldn`t stop, and as the boulder hit the highway, I just ran over it,” said Echols.
At least two other drivers did the same.
Dewayne Miller was on the way to a business meeting when the debris struck his Cadillac.
“I was just driving and I seen this big brick — there was a couple of them,” said Miller.
“Your adrenaline starts pumping, you`re — I don`t know, speed racing. I was like, ‘Arrghh!'”
Thankfully, no injuries were reported.
The Ligue 1 side insist the winger has not merely been tied down to keep Fekir at the Groupama Stadium though.
Liverpool are keen to add another dimension to their attack following a promising campaign under Jurgen Klopp.
Fekir is their No 1 target as they look to supplement the threat posed by Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane.
A deal for the 24-year-old playmaker, who’s currently on duty with France at the World Cup, broke down last month.
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Authorities in South Carolina say four people were found dead in a home in what appears to be a murder-suicide.
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher said in a news release that the dead — a man, a woman and their two children — were found Sunday around 8 p.m. Fisher says it’s believed all four died of gunshot wounds.
In a tweet from a verified Twitter account, the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department said the deaths appear to be a murder-suicide and the investigation is ongoing.
Fisher identified the dead as 26-year-old Marissa Hope Reynoso and two of her children, 4-year-old Elijah Chavez and 1-year-old Ezra Chavez. Also dead was 25-year-old Jorge Luis Chavez, who’s believed to be the father of the two children.
Fisher says an older child of Reynoso wasn’t at the home at the time.
3 children killed in Southeast Texas apartment fire
PORT ARTHUR, Texas (AP) — A fire official says three children rescued from a burning apartment in Southeast Texas have died from their injuries.
Port Arthur Fire Marshal Paul Washburn tells KFDM television that firefighters arrived at the burning building a little after midnight Wednesday. First responders found the children and rushed them to a hospital where they were pronounced dead.
Washburn says the children were aged 2, 6 and 12.
Washburn tells The Associated Press the three children were the only ones inside the apartment when the fire broke out. He says their mother had taken another child to the hospital.
Washburn says they are investigating to determine the cause of the fire.
Karachi - As Pakistan celebrated 70th Independence Day yesterday, an Indian music group gave it a beautiful birthday present by singing the Pakistani national anthem. Indian Acapella Band Voxchord has sung the anthem as a gift for Pakistan’s national day. The video begins with a heart-felt message reading, ‘This is our way of wishing you, Happy Birthday Pakistan.’
The members of the group join by holding placards which read, ‘This Independence Day, we’d like to dedicate a song to our neighbours. A song about faith, pride and grandeur, of power, progress and perfection.’ The Indian band’s version of the Pakistani national anthem has earned much praise while some have stated that it is better than Coke Studio’s rendition. It should be noted that Pakistan and India are at loggerheads since the partition in 1947 and disputes have led to full-scale wars between the two nuclear-powered countries. The Twitter users in Pakistan have lauded the gesture of the Indian band in their posts.
× Suspect Wanted In Connection With Mail Theft, Fraud
FORT SMITH (KFSM) — Police are searching for a suspect who they say stole a credit card from a mailbox and made several fraudulent purchases thereafter.
The credit card was reported stolen Aug. 18. The person who reported the crime told police the card was used to make several fraudulent purchases at various businesses, according to a news release.
The suspect is thought to be driving a dark-colored, four-door passenger car, police said.
Anyone with information is encouraged to call police at 709-5100.
QUINCY, Ill. (WAND) - A man is dead after being shot by a Quincy police officer Tuesday night.
53-year-old Rollie Davis, Sr. of Quincy was shot and killed around 8:30 p.m.
Police said Davis had multiple outstanding warrants for his arrest.
Few details are being released about the shooting at this time, but it is being investigated by the Illinois State Police.
Officers said a weapon "closely resembling a firearm" was found at the scene near Davis.
The officer who shot and killed Davis, Steve Bangert, was placed on paid administrative leave until the end of the investigation.
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Video: Hundreds gathered downtown to show their support for victims of the violence which erupted Saturday in Charlottesville, Virginia, and some gathered express stronger political opinions, at CCB Plaza Sunday evening. Casey Toth ctoth@heraldsun.com
Republican candidate for Montana's only U.S. House seat, Greg Gianforte, sits in a vehicle near a Discovery Drive building Wednesday, May 24, 2017, in Bozeman, Mont. A reporter said Gianforte "body-slammed" him Wednesday, the day before the special election.
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A MOVING merging of an Aboriginal corroboree and the haka had a crowd of thousands mesmerised at Kings Park after this morning’s Anzac dawn service.
The performance, involving about dozens of performers on the grass near Fraser Avenue, was a poignant symbol of the bond between Australia and New Zealand.
The combination of the two traditional ceremonies for the first time came after footage of the original inaugural Anzac Day Haka for Life last year went viral, racking up millions of views and making headlines across the globe.
While also honouring our fallen Anzacs, Haka for Life founder Leon Ruri said the ceremony also aimed to help raise awareness of suicide prevention.
Members of the Black Stars technical team are peeved following the Youth and Sports Ministry's failure to pay them after the just ended Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon.
Is been almost two weeks since Ghana returned from Gabon after finishing fourth in this year's Africa Cup of Nations.
According to a Joy Sports report, with the exception of departed coach Avram Grant, the entire technical team have not been paid by the sports Ministry.
Fitness trainer Jamie Lawrence, Avram Grant's right hand man Gerard Nus have been lodging at the Alisa Hotel here in Accra since their arrival waiting on the Sports Ministry to settle them.
Our sources reveal both men and the rest of the technical team are owed bonuses not just from the AFCON but the qualifiers as well.
Ghana were disappointing as they finished fourth instead of winning the Ultimate.
Story by Ghana/Joy Sports
Lewis and Clark County Deputy Coroner Heather Tupper says authorities responded to the discovery at an intersection about two blocks south of Forestvale Cemetery.
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BEIJING — China’s supreme court has thrown out the fraud conviction of a retail tycoon in an unusual gesture of official leniency toward entrepreneurs amid a string of high-profile detentions and prosecutions that has rattled the Chinese business world.
The Supreme People’s Court ruling Thursday reversed the conviction of Zhang Wenzhong, former chairman of Wumart Stores, who served 12 years in prison on charges of improperly obtaining technology development subsidies.
A number of Chinese businesspeople have been prosecuted or detained for questioning about possible offences including embezzlement and bribery.
On Wednesday, a lawyer for the imprisoned founder of the insurance company that owns New York City’s Waldorf Hotel said he planned to appeal his 18-year sentence imposed this month on fraud charges.
March 28 Future Corp :
* Says it plans to acquire 100 percent stake in Matchalarm Inc on March 31
* Says the acquisition price is not disclosed
Source text in Japanese:goo.gl/J4fh6K
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
It’s no secret that technology is changing the world. From smart cars and mobile phones, to connected devices and virtual workspaces, technology is and will continue to disrupt every facet of our lives – the way we communicate, travel, work, and spend our free time.
The Future Looks podcast takes a new societal concept or industry every episode and explores what it could look like in the future with the rapid evolution of technology. Based on expert opinions, industry research, and informed speculation, host Mandy Kovacs discusses how things could change, and what lasting impact that will have on us as human beings and as a society.
In this pilot episode, Future Looks takes cues from visionaries like Tesla’s Elon Musk and Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg and talks about the future of human communication – telepathy.
Sponsor: IBM
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White House: US 'continues to actively prepare' for summit with NKorea's Kim in Singapore
Ford hit Michigan and its auto workers with some crappy holiday news. Instead of building a $700 million electric vehicle factory in Michigan as promised in January, Ford will construct the plant in Mexico.
Ford reneged on its promise to Michigan workers just days after the Senate passed a tax plan intended to end levies on corporate profits made at factories offshore - in places like Mexico. News of the letdown also arrived just days before new negotiations on a revised North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) are to begin in Washington, D.C.
Ford and other giant corporations got what they wanted out of Republicans on taxes, dramatically lower levies on domestic profits and total elimination on foreign profits. That makes Mexico an even more attractive manufacturing site for them than NAFTA did.
Five young friends discover a fiercely powerful Book of the Dead. They unwittingly summon a dormant demon that possesses the friends in succession
Welcome to Pinesbridge Farms, just 45 minutes from NYC, and a mile from the Taconic Parkway, where you can make your dreams come true! First time offered in over 70 years, this one of a kind 25-acre property with seasonal views of the Croton Reservoir, offers an amazing opportunity to create your own mini estate. Featuring a gracious turn of the century, three story center hall Colonial, with a circular driveway lined by towering century old maple trees. This charming six-bedroom house with high ceilings and large original windows, beautifully captures the natural light that gently streams into every one of its spacious rooms. There are three floors of living space, all with period detail, tremendous character and original hardwood flooring throughout. The spectacular property boasts eight sprawling bucolic acres, with a picturesque two story antique barn. Included in the 25-acres, is a contiguous 17-acre separate building lot with seasonal reservoir views.
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Hoda Kotb and guest co-hosts Ellie Kemper and Jane Krakowski play “Never Have I Ever,” and it turns out only one of the three of them ever snuck a boy into her bedroom without her parents’ knowledge. Can you guess which one it is?
Aug 15 (Reuters) - Long4life Ltd
* REMAINS IN DISCUSSIONS RELATING TO POTENTIAL ACQUISITION, UNRELATED TO PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF HOLDSPORT Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
BBC Sport Wales meets up with one of the country's oldest tennis players, John Wright.
At 93-years-old, he's still serving up aces and challenging line calls at Haverfordwest Tennis Club, where he has run beginner groups since 1987.
And he has no plans of hanging up his racket any time soon, saying "age doesn't matter at all".
Ohio State All-America S Hooker leaving early for NFL draft
Ohio State All-America safety Malik Hooker is entering the NFL draft after one sensational season as a starter with the Buckeyes.
Hooker redshirted in his first year at Ohio State and played sparingly in 2015. This season he stepped into the starting lineup and led the Buckeyes in interceptions with seven, including a school-record three returned for touchdowns. He also made 74 tackles, third best on the team, and had 11 passes defended.
Hooker announced his intentions Monday with a post on Twitter. He thanked teachers, coaches and teammates for his growth "both as a football player and as a person."
He said after talking with his family, "we have decided its best for me to forgo my remaining two years of eligibility and declare for the 2-17 NFL draft."
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May 3 Marathon Gold Corp
* Marathon Gold announces $15 million bought deal offering of common shares and flow-through shares
* Says underwriters to purchase 8 million flow-through common shares of company at price of $1.25 per flow-through share
* Marathon Gold - Intends to use net proceeds of offering of common shares to continue exploration and development of Valentine Lake Gold Project
* Says underwriters will purchase 4.85 million common shares of company at a price of $1.03 per common share Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
ISLAMABAD, Dec 11 (APP):Minister for Interior, Ahsan Iqbal on Monday directed Inspector General of Police (IGP) Islamabad to expedite crackdown against menace of narcotics in Capital.
He was talking to IGP Islamabad, Sultan Azam Taimoori, who called on him here and briefed the Minister on different initiatives.
Ahsan Iqbal said Islamabad police should be made exemplary for the provinces while honest and professionally capable officers be posted in Islamabad.
The Minister further directed the IGP to accelerate implementation of Model Police Station project while recruitment of anti-riot police should also be done immediately.
He said Islamabad traffic police should ensure implementation of helmets and seat belts rules and police officers should show politeness with public, while leadership training of Station Head Officers (SHOs) should also be conducted.
Female SHO should be appointed and policewomen be encouraged.
The Washington Redskins have announced the signing of free-agent cornerback Orlando Scandrick. The veteran corners’ deal is a two-year contract worth up to $10 million.
For the past nine seasons, Scandrick has played for a division rival and long-time Redskins nemesis in the Dallas Cowboys.
Scandrick, 31, was selected in the fifth round (No. 143 overall) of the 2008 NFL Draft. He’s appeared in 125 career regular season games with 69 starts, amassing 391 tackles (347 solo), 63 passes defensed, 11.5 sacks, eight interceptions (including one returned for a touchdown), eight forced fumbles and a fumble recovery.
Related Instant analysis of Orlando Scandrick signing by Redskins
In 2017, the former Boise State product posted 40 tackles (32 solo) and three passes defensed, in 11 starts.
Scandrick’s addition helps soften the blow of a pair of departed cornerbacks and specifically slot cover Kendall Fuller. Fuller was part of the trade that brought in quarterback Alex Smith from Kansas City.
U.S. stocks rallied Monday as technology companies and banks helped indexes regain a lot of the ground they lost last week, although the calm that has defined the market this year wasn't quite restored.
On Monday:
The Standard & Poor's 500 index rose 24.52 points, or 1 per cent, to 2,465.84.
The Dow Jones industrial average advanced 135.39 points, or 0.6 per cent, to 21,993.71.
The Nasdaq composite surged 83.68 points, or 1.3 per cent, to 6,340.23.
The Russell 2000 index of smaller companies leaped 20.08 points, or 1.5 per cent, to 1,394.31.
For the year:
The S&P 500 is up 227.01 points, or 10.1 per cent.
The Dow is up 2,231.11 points, or 11.3 per cent.
The Nasdaq is up 957.12 points, or 17.8 per cent.
The Russell 2000 is up 37.18 points, or 2.7 per cent.
A 6-foot, 3.5-inch tall giraffe was born on St. Patrick's Day at Brevard Zoo. Footage of the birth, which is graphic, and first moments of baby's life is courtesy of the zoo. Video posted March 19, 2018. FLORIDA TODAY
ANDOVER TOWNSHIP, N.J. (AP) — Authorities have identified the pilot injured when his small plane crashed into a lake near a New Jersey airport.
John Wells was alone in the Bellanca CH7A model plane when it went down shortly before noon Monday near the Aeroflex-Andover Airport in Sussex County. It ended up in the state’s deepest natural lake, Lake Aeroflex, in Newton.
The 49-year-old Wells freed himself and swam away before a police rowboat plucked him from the water. He was being treated at a hospital for back and neck injuries, but further details on his condition were not available Tuesday.
Authorities have said Wells was taking off when the crash occurred. The airport is in Kittatinny Valley State Park and is owned by the state’s Forest Fire Service.
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating.
× Isaac Bruce not in Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2018
Former St. Louis Rams wide receiver Isaac Bruce was again a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. But once again, Bruce was not chosen for the Class of 2018. Eight new members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame were announced on Saturday night, prior to Sunday’s Super Bowl LII in Minneapolis, MN.
Elected to the Hall are fellow wide receivers Randy Moss and Terrell Owens. Defensive players Brian Urlacher, Ray Lewis and Brian Dawkins also are Hall bound.
Three were elected in the senior category. Former Green Bay Packers guard Jerry Kramer, Houston Oilers linebacker Robert Brazile and longtime executive Bobby Beathard will be enshrined in Canton, Ohio in August.
For Isaac Bruce, hopefully next year, 2019, he will be a Hall of Famer.
CANNON FALLS, Minn. (AP) — U.S. Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke has designated the Cannon Valley Trail in southeastern Minnesota as a national recreation trail.
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The Cannon Valley Trail is one of 19 newly designated national recreation trails in 17 states announced Wednesday. Zinke says the designations recognize the efforts of local communities to provide outdoor recreational opportunities that can be enjoyed by everyone. The announcement adds more than 370 miles to the National Recreation Trails system of more than 1,000 pathways.
The 19.7-mile Cannon Valley Trail opened in 1986. It runs through diverse and spectacular scenery along an old rail bed along the Cannon River, connecting the cities of Cannon Falls, Welch and Red Wing. It's open year-round for hiking, bicycling, in-line skating, skateboarding, and cross-country skiing. It attracts close to 100,000 visits per year.
Today is the first day for the Juan Rodriguez trial in cascade county district court. Rodriguez is accused of sexually assaulting a young teen 15 years ago.
It was a statement on social media by the victim that initially brought this case to light.
According to court documents, Detective Jesse Slaughter was contacted by Nicole Griffin of Victim Witness who read the post.
The detective contacted the victim, who says at the time she was almost 15 years old.
She said in 2002, Rodriguez was supposed to drive her home, but instead drove north of great falls.
When she questioned him, Rodriguez told her he wanted to show her how fast his car could go. He parked on a dirt road, held her down and raped her. She never reported the incident for fear of getting in trouble.
She then told police, Rodriguez tried contacting her over the years. Which caused her emotional trauma.
Jury selection began this morning and the trial is expected to last five days
Tata Motors recently launched compact SUV Nexon. Photo: PTI
New Delhi: Tata Motors on Monday said it will increase prices of its passenger vehicles by up to Rs25,000 from January to offset the impact of rising input costs. “The changing market conditions, rising input costs and various external economic factors have compelled us to consider the price increase,” Mayank Pareek, president, passenger vehicle business, Tata Motors said in a statement.
The introductory prices of the recently launched compact SUV Nexon will be ending by 31 December and this entire range will also witness a price hike from January 2018 by up to Rs25,000, the company said.
Various automakers like Toyota Kirloskar Motor, Honda Cars India, Skoda and Isuzu have already announced their decision to hike prices from January next year.
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck Botswana in the early hours of Wednesday, two days after a strong 6.5-magnitude tremor shook the southern African country, the U.S. Geological Survey said.
It said the latest quake struck at 2:55 a.m. (1955 ET) and was centered 159 miles (255 km) north of the capital, Gaborone. It was very shallow, only 6.2 miles (10 km), so it would have been felt more. But it was unlikely to have caused much damage.
Monday's quake sent shockwaves across the country, but there were no reports of casualties or damage.
(Reporting by Sandra Maler in Washington; Editing by Peter Cooney)
BRIGHTON, Colo. (AP) - A 15-year-old boy in the Denver area has been charged with killing a 10-year-old girl and could be tried as an adult.
Adams County District Attorney Dave Young said Wednesday after a closed hearing that the boy was charged with first-degree murder with intent to kill after deliberation, and first-degree murder of a child under 12 by someone in a position of trust.
Young said he intends to prosecute the boy as an adult. Authorities have not released the boy's name.
Kiaya Campbell of Thornton was found dead June 8 after her family reported her missing the previous night.
An Argentine football fan died on Monday after being pushed from a stand at a derby match by an angry crowd who thought he was a rival supporter, officials said.
Emanuel Balbo, 22, fell five meters (17 feet) at his football team Belgrano's stadium in the northern city of Cordoba on Saturday, video images showed.
He had quarreled with a man whom he accused of being responsible for the death of Balbo's brother in a traffic accident in 2012, the victim's father Raul said on television.
"I think this award, you are voted for from all the other players in all the leagues in England, is an unbelievable honour so you can be really proud and your family can be really proud."
Klopp has commended Salah’s @PFA achievement: https://t.co/ojyZmpwyvU pic.twitter.com/d8SBC8Plir
If Instagram started a dispensary, it might come out like Five Zero Trees. Everything here is photogenic. The lobby is all warm wood panels and air plants arranged inside teardrop terrariums. Behind the flower station is a glass partition showing leggy clones ready to come home with you, like so many doggies in the window. Across the room are the obligatory edibles and extracts, as well as a wall of pretty smoking accessories. But the main attraction is the premium flower. Just like those mouthwatering nug pics on your weed friend's Instagram, it's all picture perfect. I was wowed by pretty much everything I saw, but somehow I walked out with three strains grown by Resin Ranchers, who got me with their loud smells and best-in-show bag appeal.
NEW YORK (AP) It was a prime holiday season for Amazon: The online retailing giant posted its biggest quarterly profit yet Thursday, Feb. 1, as it sold more voice-activated Echo devices and added more Prime members.
The Seattle-based company reported net income of $1.9 billion, or $3.75 per share, in the three months ending Dec. 31. That blew past the $1.88 per share analysts expected, according to FactSet.
Revenue soared 38 percent to $60.5 billion in the fourth quarter, beating the $59.8 billion analysts expected.
Amazon.com Inc.’s stock rose more than 4 percent in after-hours trading Thursday.
CRESTVIEW, Fla. (WKRG) — A liquor store construction site was destroyed over the weekend in Crestview, Florida.
Here is a video a viewer sent News 5 where you can see and hear a man destroying the construction site late Saturday night.
According to the Crestview Police Department, the suspect says that ” first he identified himself, as Alice Wonderland, and said he had been instructed to do this by a catapillar smoking a hookah.”
News 5’s Katrice Nolan will have more on News 5 at 5 p.m.
Illinois State police responded to a one car crash on I-394 at Route 1, in Will County, on Monday, April 23, 2018 at 7:43am. The Ford pick-up truck drove off into the right ditch where it caught on fire. The driver, 56-year-old Cordell Williams of Beecher, was transported to area hospital and later pronounced deceased. This crash is still under investigations and no further information is being released at this time.
SAN DIEGO — For the second straight year, twins in San Diego are getting attention because, though born just minutes apart, one has a birthday in 2016 and one in 2017.
KFMB-TV reports the twin girls were born at Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns.
One girl arrived at 11:56 p.m. on Dec. 31, and the other came on Jan. 1, 2017, at midnight.
The family was not available for comment.
Last year, a baby girl and boy arrived one minute before and two minutes after the New Year at San Diego Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center.
Also, a Glendale, Ariz., couple made headlines with their babies, Phoenix TV stations reported. The couple had the last baby born in the Phoenix-area in 2016 and the first of 2017.
Two significant housing developments have been approved by Mid Ulster Council’s Planning Committee.
The first site, near Loran Vale in Cookstown will see 23 new houses constructed, while the second is a residential development of 43 dwellings on the Moneymore Road in Magherafelt.
At the same meeting, the Council also approved an application from SGN which will allow further advancement of the company’s ‘Gas to the West’ scheme.
Welcoming the approvals, Councillor Cáthal Mallaghan, Chair of the Planning Committee, said:“Mid Ulster has a growing population and with that growth comes demand for housing.
“Housing developments, particularly close to our towns, help to ensure that we meet accommodation needs, while also contributing to the vibrancy of our retail centres.
“It is also very encouraging to see that more vital infrastructure works will be coming, bringing a further 3.5km of underground gas transmission pipeline to Cookstown as part of the on-going Gas to the West project”.
Who-themed microphones signed by Daltrey and Townshend go up for bid today; bands announces new concert
Courtesy of Shure IncorporatedThe recently announced limited-edition Who-themed microphones created to celebrate of the 50th anniversary of Shure’s popular SM58 mics can be purchased now at eBay.
A total of 300 of the microphones were produced, 10 of which have been signed by The Who’s Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend and are going up for bid today.
The non-signed mics are being sold at the fixed price of $300, while bidding on the autographed ones will be open until April 27. Proceeds from the sale of the mics benefit the Teen …read more
Several local media outlets reported the captain jumped ship first, abandoning the tourists as the fire erupted, and was found floating in the sea with other passengers before being rescued.
It was just the latest fatal maritime accident in the vast Indonesian archipelago, which relies heavily on boats to ferry people round its 17,000 islands but has a patchy safety record.
In September a tourist boat on the resort island of Bali exploded, killing two foreigners and injuring about 20 others.
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86'D: A Culinary Collision, a series of friendly battles featuring Connecticut's top chefs, wraps up Dec. 11 with a finale battle at West Hartford's Zohara Mediterranean Kitchen at 9:30 p.m.
Chef Chris Sheehan from Max Downtown in Hartford faces Xavier Santiago from Trattoria Toscana in Manchester for the title of 2017 86'd Grand Champion. The chefs are given mystery ingredients to create multiple dishes for a panel of judges, who will rate the plates on originality, flavor, plating and cleanliness of the chefs' stations.
Guests are encouraged to wear red for Team Chris Sheehan and blue for Team Xavier Santiago.
The 21+ event features appetizers, cocktails, Fishers Island Lemonade and Lord Hobo beer. Tickets are $40. Proceeds from the night will benefit the End Hunger Connecticut! organization. 86dculinarycollision.com.
Some teenage girls from Nigeria had posted a photo with the shocking caption on Facebook.
The girls posted the photo with caption:
“We know we are kids but we take what belongs to elders. No short thing”
Many people in her comment section demand that she delete the post, which she later took it down but the damage had already been done.
Cindy Carnahan's vision for flowers in downtown Wichita
The Douglas officially debuts with April 13 grand opening
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Danny Salazar finished six innings strong after a shaky start, Michael Brantley homered and drove in two runs and the Cleveland Indians beat the Minnesota Twins 3-1 on Monday night.
Salazar (1-1) struck out seven and retired 15 of his last 18 batters after allowing five hits and one walk over a seven-batter stretch spanning the first two innings. Brantley’s groundout tied it in the third, and Edwin Encarnacion’s single gave the reigning AL champions the lead on their way to only their third win in 10 games.
Then Brantley took Kyle Gibson (0-2) deep in the fifth inning, raising his career average in 13 at-bats against the Twins right-hander to .385 with four RBIs.
Cody Allen loaded the bases in the ninth, but he completed his third save by getting Joe Mauer to fly out to center field.
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D-Fish & Gloria Govan’s Engagement Sparks Twitter Chatter
After a deliciously messy sequence of events, Derek Fisher proposed to his stolen boo Gloria Govan (who, as you know, is Matt Barnes’ ex/baby mama) in a tragically anticlimactic ending to the infamous Matt Barnes-Derek Fisher saga that will certainly live forever in our petty little hearts.
Peep the Twitter chitter-chatter over D-Fishy’s engagement on the flip.
FLORENCE, Miss. (WJTV) — Authorities are investigating a house fire in Florence.
Firefighters went to a home on Sweetgum Lane early Monday morning to put out the flames.
When WJTV crews arrived on the scene, smoke was still coming from the house.
WJTV is working to get more information about the fire. We will update this story as soon as more details become available.
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HEB issued a voluntary recall on some of their sweet treats Wednesday after broken metal was found in the processing equipment for the products during routine maintenance.
Certain flavors and container sizes of EconoMax and Hill County Fare ice creams, as well as Creamy Creations sherbets, are being recalled from all stores in Texas and Mexico. All products have been removed and HEB hopes to get them back on the shelves as soon as possible.
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CONCORD, Mass. (WCMH) — A study says that working moms do the equivalent of about 2.5 full-time jobs in a week.
According to WorkingMother.com, a study commissioned by Welch’s found that on average, a working mom clocks about 98 hours of work a week, with her day starting just after 6 a.m.
“The results of the survey highlight just how demanding the role of mom can be and the non-stop barrage of tasks it consists of,” Casey Lewis, MS, RD and Health & Nutrition Lead at Welch’s, told Yahoo! News. “Busy moms may identify with the list of ‘lifesavers’, which highlights not just a rigorous workload but a constant requirement to feed and fuel the family, week in and week out.”
The study also found that moms don’t usually finish with their work/family duties until after 8pm, which equals close to 14 hours a day.
The study surveyed 2,000 American mothers with children ranging between ages 5 and 12.
As Foreigner wrap up the European leg of their 40th-anniversary tour and prepare to do it all over again in the U.S., some of the band’s original members are set to join them
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Daigo Higa (No. 2-rated flyweight) vs. Moises Fuentes
12 rounds, for Higa’s WBC title
Feb. 4, 2018, Naha, Japan
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Money gifted to the NSW Labor party by convicted murderer Ron Medich will be donated to charity after an intervention from the opposition leader.
Medich was this week found guilty of ordering the execution-style killing of business rival Michael McGurk outside his home in September 2009.
It's believed Labor received more than $260,000 from a company part-owned by the 70-year-old and in 2010 the party's then-general secretary Sam Dastyari pledged to donate the funds upon conviction.
On Tuesday, Labor said the money had already been spent and the promise was made a decade ago, but NSW leader Luke Foley then intervened.
"Yes, (the funds) were spent years ago, but we will find the money to make this right," he told Sydney's 2GB radio.
Medich will face a sentence hearing later this year which could see him spend the rest of his life in prison.
The Animal Shelter will be hosting a shot clinic on Saturday, Oct. 7 from 10 a.m-2 p.m.
Cash or credit only will be accepted.
Dogs:
Rabies, DHLLP, Bordetella Vaccines – $30
Individual shots of above – $15 each
Rabies only – $10
– $10 Heartworm test – $15
Puppy Package (DHPP, Deworming, 1st & 2nd dose) – $15
Microchip – $20
Cats: FRVCP, Rabies Vaccines – $25
Individual shots of above – $15 each
Rabies only – $10
– $10 Feline Leukemia Vaccination – $15
Kitten package (FRVCP, Deworming) – $15
FELV/FIV Test – $25
Microchip – $20
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About 2:30 a.m., St. Petersburg police responded to 1834 49th St. S after receiving reports of a shooting. They found George Hall with gunshot wounds to his upper body.
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It may be rivalry week, but a special halftime performance will bring the University of Michigan and Michigan State University marching bands together this weekend.
The University of Michigan March Band said in a Facebook post Wednesday they will be collaboration with the Spartans marching band team for a special halftime performance called “State of Michigan.”
While the band didn't give many more details about the performance, they did post a graphic of the Upper and Lower Peninsulas of Michigan on an apparent football field.
The two football teams will compete under the lights of the Big House in Ann Arbor on Saturday. The winning team takes home the Paul Bunyan Trophy.
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The former It Girl's sister Santa Montefiore spoke out via her Twitter page to "clarify" what happened to her this afternoon.
As well as making point to say the socialite wasn't the goddaughter of Prince Charles, the 47-year-old said she did not die from a brain tumour as widely believed.
Tara's older sibling tweeted: "I’ve been so touched by the warm response to Tara’s death. Thank you from the whole family. But I'd like to clarify a couple of points."
Santa went on: "Today the coroner’s report states that Tara died of natural causes – a perforated ulcer. She did not have a brain tumour.
Another day, another fog advisory for Metro Vancouver.
Thick, dense fog blanketed Vancouver and the North Shore on Monday, reducing visibility on the roads.
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“The fog is not as extensive as we’ve seen in past days here in Metro Vancouver, but where it is foggy, that visibility is close to zero,” Global BC’s chief meteorologist Mark Madryga said.
Environment Canada issued the advisory Sunday night. A similar warning was issued last week but that fog cleared over the weekend.
READ MORE: PHOTOS: Heavy fog socks in Metro Vancouver, Sunshine Coast
The latest wave of fog is expected to lift later Monday. Madryga said there will be “a lot less fog for tomorrow, just a few patches to start the day.”
Environment Canada is reminding the public to stay alert when driving and be prepared for sudden stops.
Liberal senator Lucy Gichuhi says she has been approached by the Nationals to join the party, but rejected the courtship.
The South Australian senator, who formerly was a member of Family First and an independent, said in a statement on Thursday she had made an "evidence-based" decision to join the Liberals in February and would be sticking with it.
"Whilst I hold our coalition partner in the highest regard and have appreciated its members' help and kindness, I took time to choose the party I am most closely aligned with," she said.
While “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” has yet to hit theaters, Marvel has already set James Gunn to return to write and direct a third installment.
Gunn announced the news on his Facebook page on Monday, shortly before embarking on the “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” press tour.
“So, after many months of ruminations and discussions, I know the answer. I could save this answer for the first, random interviewer to ask me during the press junket but instead I thought I’d share it with the most important people in the Guardiansverse – you, the fans, who have been so incredibly supportive and enthusiastic over the past five years, it has moved me to tears on a regular basis,” he wrote. “So, yes, I’m returning to write and direct Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.”
More to come…
A brand new website for the Cornwall Business Awards has gone live ready for launch of the awards at the beginning of January.
The 2018 awards will be supported by Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Growth and Skills Hub and their in-house team have created a fresh, modern website which will be part of an enhanced communications package for all the sponsors and the winning businesses.
The awards, which will be presented on April 19, are a traditional highlight of Cornwall Business Week. The leading lights of the Cornish business community get together to celebrate the achievements and innovation in new and established businesses, who will compete for awards in customer care, employer of the year and many more.
The wreckage of a helicopter that crashed into the ocean off WA's Pilbara coast has been recovered.
The chopper had been carrying two pilots when it ditched into the ocean about 30km off Port Hedland on Wednesday night as it approached a bulk carrier.
The men, employees of Aviator Group subsidiary Mackay Helicopters, were on their way to pick up another marine pilot, who witnessed the crash.
The body of 44-year-old Brett Gallard, a trainee pilot who was flying the chopper, was found on Saturday.
A second pilot who was on board, 64, was rescued from a life raft shortly after the crash.
Australian Transport Safety Bureau spokesman Craig Condon told reporters last week the helicopter became inverted once it hit the water.
The man who survived followed his underwater escape training, activating an emergency beacon and setting off four flares after freeing himself.
Joshua Freeman, CP24.com
A worker in his 50s has been taken to hospital with a serious foot injury after slipping and falling into a 10-foot trench at a work site in Scarborough.
Emergency crews were called to the site on Kirkdene Drive, in the Port union Road and Highway 401 area, at around 8:50 a.m.
First responders managed to get the man out of the trench within minutes, but he had sustained a serious foot injury in the fall and was taken to hospital to be treated, a spokesperson for Toronto Fire Services said.
The Ministry of Labour has notified of the incident.
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A driver was killed in a crash involving a dump truck Monday afternoon on Alico Road.
The crash happened in the westbound lanes at Gator Road around 2 p.m.
The driver of a car involved died at the scene, while the driver of the dump truck was taken to the hospital.
All lanes have since reopened.
Count on NBC2 for updates.
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A Senate Committee decided Thursday a bill designed to stiffen penalties for people who provide cell phones to inmates needs some more work. The bill would increase the penalty for providing a cell phone to an inmate from a misdemeanor to a felony. There was discussion over which court should hear the cases. Senator Katrina Shealy of Lexington, who wrote the bill, said something needs to be done about cell phones in prisons.
(Reuters) - The dream run of 13-year-old Chia Yen Wu ended when she lost her semi-final match at the U.S. Amateur Championship in California on Saturday.
Wu, the youngest ever player to reach a semi-final in the championship, ran out of steam, beaten 2-up by 21-year-old American Sophia Schubert.
Schubert will play 19-year-old Swiss Albane Valenzuela in the final at San Diego Country Club on Sunday.
"Today, (my) first nine, I think my muscles and my body felt tired, so my iron distance changed," said Wu, of Taiwan, whose quarter-final on Friday went an 12 extra holes, a record for a U.S. Golf Association event.
"I got tired, and I couldn't keep it in the fairway."
Valenzuela, meanwhile, could become the first player from Switzerland to win a USGA championship.
She advanced to the final with a 3&2 semi-final victory over American Lilia Kha-Tu Vu.
Valenzuela finished equal 21st at last year's Rio Olympics.
Well, there may not be a lot of money to be made in this album, but there sure is a lot of art. Christine Correa’s voice is wide ranging and flexible; she uses it like a madcap cabaret chanteuse along with John )’Gallagher/as, Pascal Niggenkemper/b, Michael Sarin/dr and leader/composer/pianist Frank Carlberg for a Mad Hatter’s ride of material.
Extroverted voice mixes with thunderous beats on the opening title track, while the rhythm team create a clippety clop almost C&W pulse on the elliptical “The Nail” and kinetic “Banner Spangled Star.” The team gets funky on “Verbal Scenario,” Carlberg’s piano goes staccato with dots and dashes for a bumpy ride with O’Gallagher’s rich alto on “Headline Haiku” and rich shadows grow long with piano and drums on the sepia “Clarifiaction.” Is there a movie for this soundtrack?
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SINGAPORE: A man was arrested for grabbing the arm of a National Environment Agency (NEA) officer who caught him smoking in an area where he was not allowed to do so.
Last Tuesday, four NEA enforcement officers at Woodlands Centre Road saw the man smoking under a covered walkway - an area in which smoking is not allowed.
When the man was stopped by the NEA officers, he refused to give his particulars when asked. Instead, he "forcefully grabbed" the arm of the one of the officers, police said in a news release on Monday (Aug 14).
The police were called, and they arrested 57-year-old man for using criminal force against the NEA officer.
If convicted of using criminal force to deter a public servant from carrying out his duties, the man could be jailed for up to four years and/or fined.
Civil unrest seems to be the order of the day - and the coming weeks - in Latin America . The sprawling Odebrecht bribery scandal that started in Brazil is now complicating life in many neighboring nations.
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A power outage has hit Brussels airport, delaying departing planes and leaving hundreds of people stranded outside the terminal.
Florence Muls of Brussels airport says the outage hit at 5 a.m. local time Thursday and specifically affected the luggage and air conditioning systems.
Early morning departures were immediately affected and hundreds of people were left waiting outside.
Muls says after the outage was fixed, people were slowly let back in the building. Dozens of flights were delayed.
TODAY - Known for doing his own stunts in films, Tom Cruise fell while doing a rooftop jump in London Sunday for the upcoming “Mission: Impossible 6.” Video shows the actor hobbling after the mishap.
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Sidney Davis Sr. is charged with making terrorist threats. (Photo: MCSO)
A Montgomery man is behind bars after allegedly threatening to burn down a local Baptist church and kill its pastor.
Sidney Davis, 65, is charged with making terrorist threats stemming from a late January incident at the Antioch Stone Tank Baptist Church.
According to court records, Davis "stated that he was going to kill the pastor, Mr. Richard Bush, and burn down the church" the morning of Sunday.
Davis was arrested Thursday and is currently being held on a $7,500 bond.
—Melissa Brown
More: House committee OKs Stand Your Ground for Alabama churches
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A brush fire spread to 600 acres and was 5 percent contained in Banning on Monday evening, fire officials said.The Mias Fire began about 3:45 p.m. as a 10-acre vegetation blaze near the 10000 block of Mias Canyon Road, according to Cal Fire and the Riverside County Fire Department, which deployed air and ground resources to the scene. Part of the burn area included a segment of the Morongo Indian Reservation.No injuries or structural damage were immediately reported, and no evacuation orders had been issued as of 7:30 p.m.According to the county fire department's incident report, 278 firefighters from 30 engine companies were battling the flames. The emergency personnel were supported by seven air tankers, five water tenders and three bulldozers.
By KATHRYNE RUBRIGHT Staff Writer ARCADIA — Arcadia school board voted Wednesday to proceed with replacement of four modular classrooms the district has been using for third- and fourth-grade students. The new permanent classrooms are expected to cost around $2.1 million, Superintendent Bruce …
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Corps' Dakota Access Review Taking Longer Than Expected
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 5:51 PM EDT) -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers told a D.C. federal judge on Friday that it will likely take longer than it initially expected to finish fixing an environmental review of the controversial Dakota Access pipeline, saying it still needs to receive information it has requested.
The Corps filed a notice of a revised remand plan it has been developing since June when U.S. District Judge James E. Boasberg ordered it to reconsider aspects of its environmental analysis of the pipeline. The filing said that it thought...
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Short holidays are a must if you live in crowded Cairo, and while the North Coast or Sinai are the obvious choices, why not consider these five more adventurous destinations for your next long weekend or Sham El-Nessim getaway. What's more, Egyptian passport holders can pick up a visa upon arrival or apply for one online, which means less hassle before the trip.
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov attends a news conference after a meeting with his counterpart from Saudi Arabia Adel al-Jubeir in Moscow, Russia, April 26, 2017. REUTERS/Sergei Karpukhin
MOSCOW Moscow is ready to cooperate with the United States on settling the Syrian crisis, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Saturday, Russian news agencies reported.
Russian authorities reiterate periodically that they stand ready to renew cooperation with Washington on Syria and, more globally, on fighting terrorism.
Relations between the two countries, however, are seen reaching another low after U.S. fired missiles at Syria to punish Moscow's ally for its suspected use of poison gas earlier in April. Russia condemned the U.S. action.
Lavrov's deputy Mikhail Bogdanov also said on Saturday that Russian authorities hope that Syrian armed opposition will take part in Syria peace talks in Kazakhstan's Astana on May 3-4, Interfax reported.
(Reporting by Andrey Ostroukh; Editing by Toby Chopra)
Adelaide Archbishop Philip Wilson has confirmed he will appeal his conviction for covering up abuse by priest Jim Fletcher. The 67-year-old was found guilty of concealing the sexual abuse of children by paedophile priest Jim Fletcher in the 1970s.
All 132 rooms of the White House, including the dining room, will undergo a re-do as an exiting first family moves out and another moves in. At 10:30 a.m. on the morning of inauguration day, President Obama will say goodbye to 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. He and President-elect Donald Trump will meet again before heading to the inaugural ceremony.
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While researching unsolved 1950s killings in which victims' organs were removed, Mulder uncovers an experiment that may be traced back to his own father.
I know that I shall never see a three word poem as sad and lovely as the one I saw in puberty on the knarled trunk of an ancient tree carved in hollow letters over […]
David Davis has written to the Prime Minister warning that her plan for Brexit to be presented to the Cabinet at Chequers on Friday is unworkable.
The Daily Telegraph can reveal the Brexit Secretary has sent a letter, setting out his opposition to Theresa May's so-called "third way" plan, amid concerns the EU will reject it out of hand.
In the last-ditch letter, he says the compromise plan the Prime Minister intends to present will fail because it is simply a customs partnership with some additional technological elements.
The letter expresses fears that the EU has already rejected the idea of allowing a third-party country, as Britain will be after Brexit, to police its borders and that discussing...
Back on March 8, 2017, The Rancho Cotate High School located in Rohnert Park, CA received a warning by email that students and faculty would be massacred and now has been discovered it has been linked to two international investigations and a bomb threat-for-hire on a dark web.
Federal court documents that were unsealed have revealed that a Michael Kadar, age 19, with dual United States and Israeli citizenship was hired to send a threat to the school in Rohnert Park. It is believed Kadar was targeting Jewish community centers across the United States while living in Ashkelon, Israel.
Kadar has been arrested by Israeli authorities for making threats that drew national headlines. At this time he remains incarcerated in Israel while waiting for extradition to the United States to be tried in federal court in Florida according to many media reports. It has not been revealed just who ordered the March 8 threat but it did force over 1,600 students and faculty to evacuate the school.
Some kids from the Housing Authority of Bowling Green's Bryant Way Learning Center went on a memorable trip tonight.
Thanks to donations from the community, the kids were treated to a free screening of Black Panther at the Greenwood Mall. The center's executive director tells us they put a plea out on Facebook for donations two weeks ago and the response has been overwhelming.
Image copyright Ceridwen/Geograph Image caption The Victorian school building has fallen into a state of disrepair since it closed in 2011
A former Pembrokeshire junior school is set to be demolished to make way for a new link road.
The county council's Chimney's Link masterplan aims to ease traffic congestion and regenerate Fishguard town centre.
Phase one of the work got under way in March this year.
The council is now seeking full planning consent for phase two, which would allow for the link road to be constructed.
Should it be approved, the Victorian school building would be demolished along with the Transition Bro Gwaun cafe and the former library attached to the Ship and Anchor pub.
Alterations would also be made to the existing Co-operative Food store.
Police searching for 17-year-old boy missing from Evanston since July
Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a 17-year-old boy who went missing in July from north suburban Evanston.
Jackson J. Monte went missing July 28 from his home in the 1800 block of Laurel Avenue, according to a statement from Evanston police.
Monte has previously been reported as missing and located in Evanston and Chicago, police said. There is no known destination that he frequents, but detectives have had reports of him playing basketball in Twiggs Park, 1901 Simpson St.
Monte is described as a 5-foot-11, 160-pound black boy with black hair and brown eyes, police said.
Anyone with information should contact Evanston Police Department at (847) 866-5000 and ask for the juvenile detectives bureau or use Text-A-Tip at CRIMES (274637) and enter EPDTIP in the message line.
CHICAGO — The lone finalist to take over as private manager of the Illinois Lottery is set to present its proposal at a public hearing.
Camelot Illinois officials will discuss the company’s plan Monday, more than two years after then-Gov. Pat Quinn first tried to fire the current private manager, Northstar Lottery Group, for missing sales goals.
Attorney General Lisa Madigan blocked Quinn’s move in 2015, calling it a bad deal for taxpayers.
Months later Gov. Bruce Rauner fired Northstar again.
Northstar has remained on the job as the state sought a new manager for the $2 billion-per-year lottery. A replacement was supposed to take over Jan. 1 but that’s been delayed.
Illinois was the first state to privatize its lottery when Northstar took over in 2010.
–Associated Press
Vermont's treasurer says the state will soon launch a tax-free savings program for residents with disabilities.
State Treasurer Beth Pearce says the disabled have been precluded from effectively saving in the past because asset limits cause them to lose access to much-needed assistance.
Pearce tells The Times Argus says the VT-ABLE savings plan was created under the Achieving a Better Life Experience Act, signed by former President Barack Obama.
Under the program, Vermonters can save up to $14,000 annually on expenses related to their disability and as much as $426,000 during their lifetime.
VT-ABLE is expected to roll out in the next few months. The program will be administered through a partnership with the Ohio State Treasurer's Office.
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Orlando City players Joe Bendik and Luis Gil talk about the teams' intensity during training Friday morning. The Lions do not have a match this weekend so were able to compete harder.
The Incomappleux River is seen entering the northeast arm of Upper Arrow Lake at Beaton. (Google Earth photo)
A truck has been recovered from the Incomappleux River but nobody was inside.
RCMP Cpl. Dan Moskaluk says Jared Szabo’s family hired a private contractor.
But while they got the truck out, the 29-year-old from Revelstoke remains missing and presumed drowned.
The truck went over a bank off a logging road near Beaton.
Meanwhile Allan Ellsworth, 53, is also still missing. The Kelowna man was last seen at Trout Lake July 31.
LINCOLN COUNTY, Okla. – The Lincoln County Emergency Management has rolled out a new emergency mass notification system that will help notify the public of any emergency situations.
Officials say the new system, Swift911, will send notifications at a “rapid rate” and also allows users to decide how they would like to receive alerts.
To sign up, officials say you should text the word Swift911 to the number 99538, and then a link will be sent for users to sign up.
Any publicly listed land line phone number in Lincoln County was automatically loaded into the system.
For more information, visit the Lincoln County Emergency Management’s Facebook page.
Wenatchee Valley College commencement exercises and nurses pinnings are scheduled for Friday, June 16, for the Wenatchee campus and Saturday, June 17, for the Omak campus. The Wenatchee campus nurses pinning for completion of the registered nursing certificate and associate degrees of nursing will take place at 1 p.m. on Friday at the Wenatchee High School auditorium, 1101 Millerdale Ave. The Omak campus capping and pinning ceremony will begin at 3 p.m. on Saturday in the Omak Performing Arts Center, 20 South Cedar.
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Alicia Smith was sitting outside a restaurant across from the Circle K, 630 E Broadway Road, in Phoenix, where two people were seriously injured when gunshots broke out Aug. 14, 2017. Sean Na/The Republic
The first day of 2017 is getting off to a warm and sunny start, but freezing rain could make driving tricky in parts of New Jersey Sunday night into Monday morning, forecasters say. Skies are mostly clear, the sun will be coming out and temperatures are expected to climb into the mid-40s in northern New Jersey, the upper 40s in central New Jersey and make a run for 50 degrees in South Jersey.
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Former Mayor Vera Katz was a political force as Portland’s last three-term mayor and Oregon’s first female House speaker. She died Monday at 84.
Katz left an impression on political pundits, former colleagues and family members, many of whom flocked to social media to share memories.
Jesse Katz, the former mayor's son, took to Twitter to note his mother's escape from Nazis, political accomplishments and personality. He wrote that she "showered me with unconditional love."
An oriental pied hornbill bird eats a seed as it sits on the branch of a tree in Pobitora village, on the outskirts of Guwahati, Assam, on Monday. The oriental pied hornbill is one of the most common member of the Asian hornbill family, and is found throughout the Indian subcontinent and across southeast Asia. — AFP
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Brandon Phillips probably signed more than 30,000 autographs during 11 seasons with the Cincinnati Reds, and that's not an insignificant part of his legacy. Phillips also contributed both time and money to a variety of community projects around Cincinnati, including the Reds Urban Youth Academy.
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Murray (quadriceps) has returned to Saturday's game against the Warriors, T.J. McBride of Mile High Sports reports.
Murray landed awkwardly on a drive to the hoop earlier in the game and was forced to get treatment in the locker room. He's back on the court now, but has been stretching and jumping at all points and appears to be playing through some discomfort.
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With the Sentinel-2B satellite close to beginning its working life in orbit, this latest Copernicus satellite has linked up to Alphasat by laser, across almost 36,000 km of space, to deliver images of Earth just moments after they were captured.
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Maine Considering Rules To Stop Sale Of Invasive Plants
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — It’s going to be illegal to import 33 types of plants and trees into Maine under proposed rules under consideration by the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry.
The proposed rule would make it illegal to buy, sell, import, export or grow 33 plants considered invasive, likely invasive or potentially invasive.
The Portland Press Herald reports that some listed species, like multiflora rose, Japanese knotweed and Asiatic bittersweet, are well-known scourges. But residents might be surprised that others, including Norway maple, burning bush and Japanese barberry, are also considered invasive.
If approved, dealers that already have prohibited plants would be excused from the restriction until the end of 2017. Violating the rule could carry a fine of up to $500.
Colorado's Democrat-led House has passed a transportation bill over objections from Republicans who oppose a proposed state sales tax hike. Other Republican lawmakers demanded transparency in what will be built with the $3.5 billion in bonds that the bill would finance.
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Gillislee carried 15 times for 40 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's game against the Jets. He also caught his only target for an additional 10 yards in the 30-10 loss.
Gillislee saw his role expand as LeSean McCoy (ankle) was forced to leave the game, and despite his inefficient average of 2.7 yards per carry he was able to carve out a useful fantasy line due to the volume of touches he received. Although Gillislee played second fiddle to McCoy for most of the season, he will finish with an impressive total of eight touchdowns and averaged 5.7 yards per carry overall. He will be a free agent in the offseason and should command interest after a successful campaign as a part-time player in 2016.
Billy Stanlake has been ruled out of the remainder of IPL 2018 owing to a fractured finger. The #OrangeArmy wishes him a speedy recovery.
So-called "downvoting" is haunting movie marketers, but new Armenian genocide film 'The Promise' is trying to "fight fire with fire." It had taken years - and the passionate support of Kirk Kerkorian, who financed the film's $100 million budget without expecting to ever make a profit - for The Promise , a historical romance set against the backdrop of the Armenian genocide and starring Christian Bale and Oscar Isaac, to reach the screen.
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By Dena Aubin A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit by three California student loan assistance companies trying to put a stop to a Federal Trade Commission enforcement action they claim would force them out of business.
U.S. District Judge Saundra Armstrong in Oakland said on Tuesday the court lacks jurisdiction to rule on the companies’ challenge because the FTC’s complaint against them is not a final agency action. The proper place for the companies to defend themselves is in the FTC’s enforcement proceeding, Armstrong said.
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After nearly five years of insightful monologues and hilarious studio banter, Katie Nolan is leaving Fox Sports for greener pastures.
On Wednesday, ESPN confirmed a Sports Illustrated report that the popular media personality was hired by sports network after she was released from her deal with Fox.
While Nolan's specific role at ESPN is not yet clear, Nolan has used her passionate rants and incisive commentary to build a huge following. And yet, the Massachusetts native is still a bit of mystery.
Below we will take a look at how Nolan became ESPN's newest star.
Natural Bridge Hoedown
Natural Bridge Hoedown
The famous Natural Bridge Hoedowns have been a popular tradition at Natural Bridge for over 45 years! Natural Bridge State Resort Park and square dance caller, Jane Bolin, invite you on Saturdays from May through mid-October to Hoedown Island for some easy to learn Appalachian square dancing, line dancing, two-stepping, polka’s, waltzes and other couple and individual dances. The warm-up dance starts at 6:30 pm and the regular dance program begins at 7:30 pm. Admission is $3.00/person (ages 12 & under are free). As an outdoor event, there is the possibility of cancellation if inclement weather is forecast or occurs.
Sep 09, 2017 / 6:30 P.M. - 10:00 P.M.
Sep 16, 2017 / 6:30 P.M. - 10:00 P.M.
Sep 23, 2017 / 6:30 P.M. - 10:00 P.M.
Sep 30, 2017 / 6:30 P.M. - 10:00 P.M.
Oct 07, 2017 / 6:30 P.M. - 10:00 P.M.
Oct 14, 2017 / 6:30 P.M. - 10:00 P.M.
Oct 21, 2017 / 6:30 P.M. - 10:00 P.M.
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TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s state TV says the country’s supreme leader has appointed a conservative cleric to head a council tasked with mediating disputes between government bodies.
Monday’s report says Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei appointed Ayatollah Mahmoud Hashemi Shahroudi as the new chief of the arbitration body — known as the Expediency Council — for the next five years.
Shahroudi replaces former Iranian President Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani who died in January after heading the council for more than 27 years.
Shahroudi served as the chief of the Iranian Judiciary for 10 years, from 1999 to 2009.
The council was created in 1988 and its main responsibility is to resolve differences or conflicts between the country’s parliament and Iran’s constitutional watchdog.
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ISTANBUL - Turkish guards at the border with Syria are indiscriminately shooting at and summarily returning asylum seekers attempting to cross into Turkey, Human Rights Watch said on Saturday.
The spokesman for Turkey's president said it was highly unlikely that Turkish soldiers would shoot at Syrian war refugees but the government would look into the report. Turkey has taken in 3.5 million Syrian war refugees since 2011.
New York-based Human Rights Watch said Syrians were now fleeing heightened violence in the northwestern province of Idlib to seek refuge near Turkey's border, which remains closed to all but critical medical cases.
"Syrians fleeing to the Turkish border seeking safety and asylum are being forced back with bullets and abuse," said Lama Fakih, deputy Middle East director at Human Rights Watch.
For professional athletes, a healthy body is everything. To help achieve that during the off-season, a group of Rangers players added yoga to their conditioning programs, including reliever Keone Kela.
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Marseille are willing to pay Aston Villa just shy of £9m for Jordan Amavi in a permanent deal next summer, according to reports abroad.
Left-back Amavi headed back to his native France in July and has enjoyed a successful start in Ligue 1 - L’OM are third in the league behind Paris Saint-Germain and Monaco and won their opening Europa League match against Konyaspor.
Still only 23, the breaking into the Marseille side has even seen Amavi called up to the exciting senior France squad, in the place of injured PSG defender Layvin Kurzawa.
L’Equipe report that Marseille are already weighing up a move for a permanent transfer next summer, and value Amavi at £8.9m.
Amavi was allowed to return to France this summer after falling behind January arrival Neil Taylor, who arrived from Premier League Swansea.
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Putin says Russia will not engage in arms race and will seek constructive relations with other countries
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An Alberta driver was caught with a radar detector while driving on Highway 17 west of Espanola.
On Wednesday, Manitoulin-Espanola OPP officers were conducting traffic enforcement in the area when they observed a traffic violation shortly before 1 a.m. and conducted a stop. The officer noticed a radar detector within the pickup truck.
Kyle Owen, 24, from Grand Prairie, Alta. has been charged with driving with a speed-measuring warning device
The set fine for this offence is $170 and three demerit points. The warning device is also seized.
"Manitoulin-Espanola OPP remind motorists that a speed-measuring warning device means any device or equipment designed or intended for use in a motor vehicle to warn the driver of the presence of speed measuring equipment in the vicinity," the OPP said.
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Happy Wednesday, Crooks and Liars. Some say this is hump day, and I think we agree that we've all been humped.
First Draft reminds us that nothing shames a Republican. Literally nothing.
Max's Dad says it is an eff'ing disgrace. He's right.
All Hat No Cattle channels Oda Mae Brown: "You in danger, Girl!"
Bonus Track: The Hunting of the Snark reflects on Valentine's Day. Chez Megan McArdle.
Round-up by Tengrain who blogs at Mock, Paper, Scissors. You can follow Tengrain on the Twitters, too. Send tips, requests, and suggestions to mbru@crooksandliars.com (with For MBRU in the subject line).
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Bebe Rexha has reached the top of the country airplay chart this week with “Meant To Be,” a song she recorded with her new lifelong friends: Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard of Florida Georgia Line. This is the first time Bebe Rexha has occupied the top spot on the country airplay chart.
Bebe talks about the friendship she’s formed with Brian and Tyler and the kind of people they are in life:
She says, “I feel like, you know, once you have success with a song like this with someone they’re forever a part of your life. And I’ll always be there for them and they’ll always be there for me. And they’re honestly like true family men, and very kind and good people and…They’re really enjoying your lives, you know.”
LYNCHBURG, Va. - Families still affected by the tornado in Lynchburg in April will have new help now.
The United Way of Central Virginia will lead a long-term recovery group.
A few weeks ago, the city said, nonprofit organizations, volunteers, religious organizations and various city departments met with Virginia's Department of Emergency Services to discuss how and when the group will begin helping people.
An EF3 tornado tore through the Hill City in April damaging homes and businesses.
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A forum on flooding will be held in Montreal Friday and Saturday in an effort to find some solutions in the wake of the damage caused by the devastating floods that struck Quebec last spring.
Organized by the provincial government, the conference welcomes scientists and experts who will discuss and examine various security measures that can at once protect the public and the environment.
The gathering, called Ensemble, planifions l’avenir autrement and held at the Société des arts technologiques, is headed by Quebec Environment Minister David Heurtel.
The focus is urban planning and development, as well as a review of the existing regulations in flood zones.
The spring floods of 2017 affected 286 municipalities in 15 regions of Quebec, flooding 5,300 homes, forcing the evacuation of 4,000 persons and washing out highways and roads near the riverfront.
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An evening of music, dance, and social gathering! Minneapolis acts Eric Mayson & DaNCEBUMS are on their Buy Us More Snacks Tour! They will be joined by Milwaukee locals LUXI and Ben Yela.
Didi Gregorius hit his team-high eighth home run on Tuesday, but that didn’t stop a sign promoting his bat giveaway day from misspelling his name.
During Tuesday’s game against the Twins, a rotating sign behind home plate showed “Didi Gregious Bat Day” for May 12.
Hopefully the bats come with the correct spelling.
Gregorius has been the Yankees’ most consistent hitter this season and he already has set career-highs for homers and RBIs in a month.
May 2 Ryman Hospitality Properties Inc:
* Ryman Hospitality Properties Inc reports first quarter 2017 results
* Q1 revenue fell 0.9 percent to $75 million
* Q1 revenue view $270.2 million -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Ryman Hospitality Properties Inc qtrly adjusted FFO per diluted share $ 1.22
* Ryman Hospitality Properties Inc qtrly ffo per diluted share $ 1.17
* Ryman Hospitality Properties Inc - reaffirming its 2017 guidance provided on February 28, 2017
* Says does not expect to update guidance before next quarter's earnings release
* Ryman Hospitality Properties says believes guidance range issued previously remains an accurate reflection of anticipated full-year performance
* Ryman Hospitality Properties Inc qtrly total revenue $ 276 million, up 56 percent
* Q1 FFO per share view $1.16 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Fy2017 FFO per share view $5.52 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
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2 teens charged in shooting death in North Carolina death
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Two teens have been arrested and charged with murder in a deadly shooting in North Carolina's largest city.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police spokeswoman Cindy Wallace said in a news release that 26-year-old Eskinder Dawit Asefaw was shot late Friday afternoon and died Saturday morning at a hospital.
Wallace said a 17-year-old and a 15-year-old have been arrested in the case. The 15-year-old is also charged with conspiracy to commit armed robbery.
BRIEF-Service & Quality Technology to set up unit in Hong Kong via subsidiary
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CONCORD, N.H. (AP)  A wedding reception at a New Hampshire hall has turned chaotic, with gunshots fired and a deliberate car crash outside.
The Concord (KAHN'-kard) Monitor reports police officers arriving at the Bektash Temple in Concord on Sunday found numerous fights breaking out among more than 300 people attending the reception. Police say shots were fired and someone intentionally crashed a car into another vehicle as it tried to leave the scene.
Police say no one was hurt by the gunfire but one person was injured in the car crash.
Four men from Tennessee, Ohio and Pennsylvania have been arrested and charged with felony riot. Two of the four also have been charged with reckless conduct with a firearm.
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This festival “by beer nuts, for beer nuts” offers tastes of more than 350 beers, meads and ciders from the area and around the world—handpicked by the Beer Barons of Milwaukee. Savor presentations on beers and home brewing by professionals in the industry and enjoy the famous Schwabenhof pig roast.
SEATTLE (AP) — A former science teacher at a Seattle private school has pleaded guilty in federal court to possessing child pornography.
The Seattle Times reports 42-year-old Gabriel Cronin pleaded guilty Tuesday before U.S. Magistrate Judge James P. Donohue.
Cronin was fired from the Seattle Academy after his arrest in November that came when a cousin notified the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children that Cronin said he had been addicted to child pornography for years and was seeking help.
Charging documents say Cronin used a school laptop computer to obtain and view thousands of explicit images of children.
Documents say Cronin said he never inappropriately touched kids, but told investigators that he fantasized about students he worked with.
Cronin is free on bond and set to be sentenced in July.
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For those couples planning to go to the chapel and get married, they had a one stop planning shop today.
The Premier Wedding Show is held twice a year and today was the summer show at the Jackson Convention Complex.
Wedding vendors were available to give their best sales pitches.
Brides could see examples of their work or even get started on their dress shopping.
"We want to connect brides and grooms with the right wedding vendors for them," noted Kristen Lewis, Premier Wedding Show digital and consumer marketing manager. "We want the brides to be able to make their wedding dreams come true and to find the right vendors that kind of coordinate with what they want."
Premier Wedding shows are held around the state. The next one will be next Sunday in Gulfport. For more information, visit their website.
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(AP) – A judge has denied bond for an Ohio man accused of plowing his car into a crowd at a white nationalist rally. Judge Robert Downer said during a bond hearing Monday he would appoint a lawyer for James Alex Fields Jr.
Fields is charged with second-degree murder and other counts after authorities say he drove into the crowd, fatally injuring one woman and hurting 19 others.
The rally was held by white nationalists and others who oppose a plan to remove from a Charlottesville park of a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee. Fields has been in custody since Saturday.
A high school teacher said Fields was fascinated with Nazism, idolized Adolf Hitler and had been singled out by school officials in the 9th grade for his “deeply held, radical” convictions on race.
FCC Says It Will Vote On Net Neutrality Despite Millions Of Fake Public Comments Millions of public comments in advance of the FCC's vote on net neutrality turn out to have been faked. Some used phony names, others came from Russian email addresses. The FCC says it will go ahead with its vote this week nonetheless.
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NEW YORK, N.Y. – Former New York Knicks star Charles Oakley has officially been cleared of misdemeanour assault charges stemming from a scuffle with Madison Square Garden security guards last year.
The New York Post reports that a Manhattan judge dismissed the charges Friday. Oakley and prosecutors had agreed to a deal last August that the charges would be erased if Oakley stayed out of trouble for six months.
Oakley’s lawyer, Alex Spiro, says Oakley has been “completely vindicated.”
Oakley played for the Knicks from 1988 to 1998. But he’s had a rocky relationship with the team in recent years.
The onetime star was accused of striking a security guard during a game on Feb. 8, 2017.
Oakley has filed a lawsuit against Knicks owner James Dolan alleging that he was the one assaulted.
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(HealthDay News) -- Preparing for a doctor's appointment can be a daunting task, especially as your list of medical concerns grows longer.
The National Institute on Aging offers these suggestions:
Do not hide any symptoms from your doctor.
Prepare and prioritize questions before the appointment.
Stay focused. Avoid off-topic discussions and meaningless small talk.
Let your doctor know if you are feeling rushed or neglected.
Accept that your doctor may not immediately know the answer to every question.
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HAYS, Kan. (KSNW) – The Ellis County Sheriff’s Department said a 42-year-old Hays man died in a rollover accident.
It happened in the 1400 block of 160th Avenue around 11:50 a.m.
The department said the man was southbound when he went into the west ditch, over corrected, and went across the road. His tank truck overturned.
The driver was pronounced at the scene. His name is being withheld pending notification of family members.
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Jackson Generals 6, Tennessee Smokies 5: Both teams got it going offensively in the middle innings, both teams scoring 4 runs in the 3rd-5th innings. Taylor Clarke allowed 4 runs on 7 hits, 1 walk with 4 strikeouts over 6 innings.
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Lee Brennan provided Tyrone manager Mickey Harte with a timely reminder of his scoring prowess when blasting 3-14 in a club game on Saturday.
The 2015 All-Ireland U21 winner, who only saw three minutes of action in the recent Allianz League campaign as a sub in Tyrone's first round win over Roscommon, racked up the huge tally in Trillick's Division 1 league encounter against Strabane Sigersons. Of the 3-14, 3-8 came from play as the St. Macartan's ran out easy 4-19 to 0-10 winners.
Brennan's haul betters the 2-16 the Allianz League's top scorer John Heslin famously posted for St. Loman's in their 2013 Westmeath SFC semi-final victory over Garrycastle.
MADISON, Wis. — Leah Vukmir and Sen. Tammy Baldwin's submission of nomination papers to run for the U.S. Senate will be record-breaking.
Both the Republican Vukmir and Democrat Baldwin planned to submit their nomination signatures on Wednesday. It's a procedural step required for them to appear on the ballot.
But their filings would bring to 42 the number of women nationwide in the two major parties qualified to run for 19 seats in the Senate. That is the most ever.
Vukmir faces a primary challenge from Kevin Nicholson, a political newcomer who submitted his nomination papers last week.
Vukmir plans to turn hers in personally, while Baldwin's campaign says her paperwork will be submitted by a group of people. That includes a mom whose daughter has a pre-existing condition and a March for Our Lives Wisconsin student organizer.
The International Academy of Dance will present a new production of “Peter Pan,” with four performances Saturday and Sunday at the Colligan Theater at the Tannery Arts Center in Santa Cruz, featuring Melissa Palumbo (left) and Kaysha Hatfield, among others. The showtimes are 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. each day. Tickets are $15 general; $20 premium seating; $10 students and seniors. For more information, go to www.iadance.com.
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Welcome to your weekend! Temperatures are cold, in the lower 20s this morning but we feel closer to the lower 10s. There will be a few peaks of sunshine today as afternoon highs climb to near 40º.
Overnight winds strengthen as a cold front moves into the area. Snow develops after midnight and remains scattered through mid morning Sunday.
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SAN DIEGO (KGTV) - The theft of some family heirlooms from a home in North Park has left residents wondering if a burglar is targeting their neighborhood.
Mike Warnick and his wife, Kristin, returned to their home near University Avenue and Utah Street after 10 p.m. Tuesday and found the rooms ransacked. A screen had been cut open at a bedroom window.
The intruder had dumped the jewelry box in the walk-in closet. More than 40 pieces in all were gone, including jewelry gifted to them from Kristin's parents.
Among the missing items was a gold coin in the family for generations, watches and two rings given to Kristin by her grandmother, who passed away more than a decade ago.
"They are irreplaceable. It's very disheartening," said Warnick.
They're not alone.
According to neighbors, in a one-block radius, there have been a total of four similar break-ins in the past month and a half, including two that Tuesday night.
Anyone with information is asked to call the San Diego Police Department at 619-531-2000.
ECB can force hand of banks that fail to cut bad loans: Donnery
FRANKFURT, Feb 15 The European Central Bank can set binding requirements if it thinks a bank is not cutting its pile of unpaid loans fast enough, the ECB official in charge of tackling non-performing loans (NPL) in the euro zone said on Wednesday.
TAMPA, Fla. — Police in Florida say an angry dog sent three people to the hospital after one tried to put a sweater on it.
Tampa police say the pit bull mix named Scarface bit a 52-year-old woman who was trying to dress him on Friday and her husband was attacked while trying to pull the dog off of her. Police say the couple’s 22-year-old son was attacked while trying to stop the dog by stabbing it in the neck and head.
The three people escaped the house and left the dog in the backyard.
Police say animal control officers shot it with a tranquilizer gun, but it managed to get back into the house where there were two children present. Police used a bean bag gun and stun gun on the animal before catching it.
A young boy peeks through the men during Jumu'ah, a congregational prayer held on Fridays, at the Greater Gainesville Wyndham Hotel in Manassas, Virginia. It is not uncommon for new development plans in Northern Virginia to raise hackles among residents who want to limit suburban sprawl.
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Week 2 ended the best possible way it could have, with an amazing shutout! Therefore, if you didn't score any points, you did as well as the Angels did today! The max score was 1, achieved by 9 of you. I want to give a shoutout to twebur, who got 1 point with an amazing entry of 0-0-0-101-123-48 HERE Speaking of the week, steelgolf won the week with 9 points behind a consistent performance in which a point was scored in every game.
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Popular stand-up comedians Tanmay Bhat, Abish Mathew and Biswa Kalyan Rath are set to sit on the judges’ chair in Amazon Prime Original’s upcoming talent hunt show, Comicstaan. It is the first digital comedy show that brings together India’s top comedians to decide the future of comedy in the country.
Comicstaan has Kenny Sebastian, Kanan Gill, Kaneez Sukra, Naveen Richard and Sapan Verma as judges, apart from Tanmay and Biswa. The nine-episode series will be hosted by Abish and Sumukhi Suresh. The first four episodes of Comicstaan will begin streaming on Amazon Prime from July 13, followed by new episodes every week.
In an exclusive interview, Tanmay, Abish and Biswa reveal why comedy cannot be judged and how they became comedians.
If you’re a Philadelphia Eagles fan, I’ll assume you woke up Monday morning in a foggy, tormented state. If you have a dog, or a cat, you didn’t speak to the dog, or the cat. It felt like a hangover, even if you didn’t have a hangover.
If you did have a hangover, I’m sorry.
And I’m really sorry now—now that it’s officially confirmed that...
The Wall Street Journal on Wednesday fired its chief foreign affairs correspondent over his prospective business involvement with an international arms dealer who was one of his top sources. The...
A consensus has developed in Washington, DC, for some “pushback” against Iran. Democrats and Republicans would be well-advised to learn from the Cold War: Don’t compromise the battle on the...
Bell Canada opening new national service centre in New Brunswick, adding 150 jobs
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FREDERICTON -- Bell Canada is locating a national service centre in Fredericton that's expected to create up to 150 jobs over the next five years.
Premier Brian Gallant says it's great news that will help strengthen New Brunswick's information technology sector and the economy.
The employees will be working with some of Bell's largest customers across the country on technical issues and network security.
Bell Canada will be eligible for up to $3.6 million from the province in the form of payroll rebates once the jobs are created and maintained for at least a year.
Bell also announced it is investing $100,000 in the Canadian Institute for Cybersecurity at the University of New Brunswick.
Bell currently employs more than 1,500 across New Brunswick.
BNN is a division of Bell Media, which is owned by BCE.
Major League Baseball found that Diamondbacks coach Ariel Prieto did not cheat using an Apple Watch during the NL Wild Card Game against the Rockies,the league announced.
Prieto and the team have been fined for violating the league’s on-field regulations, with the money going toward Puerto Rico Hurricane Relief efforts. The league found no evidence that Prieto used his watch or connected phone to transmit any information during the game.
Prieto, who serves as an interpreter for players, told reporters that his watch had been on airplane mode and admitted to missing the rule about wearable electronics in the dugout. Cameras caught him wearing the watch in the second inning of the game, which the D-Backs went on to win 11–8.
The controversy served as an extension of the conversation started by the Red Sox’s fine earlier in the season for using Apple Watches to steal signs against the Yankees.
BRADENTON – An arrest was made in the shooting death of a 26–year–old man in Palmetto.
On March 10, Tommy Brown, Jr. was gunned down in the 900 block of 21st Street East. On Sunday, the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office announced 18–year–old Jacoryan Lee was arrested in connection with the murder.
Lee was taken into custody without incident in Bradenton.
No further details regarding the investigation are available at this time.
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SAINT JOHN, N.B. -- A New Brunswick lighthouse almost as old as Confederation has been destroyed by a fire.
The Saint John fire department says it was notified of the blaze at the lighthouse on the St. John River in the city's Green Bay area around 10 p.m. Tuesday.
Division chief Mark Wilson says the site is remote and required firefighters to trek into the woods on foot with their gear for a couple kilometres.
He says by the time officials arrived on scene, the lighthouse had collapsed.
Wilson says the cause of the fire is under investigation.
The website lighthousefriends.com says the Swift Point lighthouse -- also known as the Green Bay lighthouse -- was one of six beacons erected in 1869 along the St. John River between Fredericton and Saint John.
Huge news this week as U.S Senator Thad Cochran announced he is resigning. Joining us to talk about this Political Science Professor at Gulf Coast Community College, Brian Carriere.
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Biotech Firm Can Arbitrate Patent Row At AAA, Chancery Says
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 4:56 PM EDT) -- The Delaware Chancery Court on Friday ordered a Finnish renewable resources company to arbitrate its patent dispute with a Pennsylvania-based biotechnology startup before the American Arbitration Association, rejecting use of the International Chamber of Commerce despite the companies' agreeing to that venue too.
Finnish company UPM-Kymmene Corp. and Renmatix Inc. had entered into two agreements in 2013 to explore potential collaborations involving certain technology related to renewable fuels that Renmatix developed. The first agreement, which was bilateral, contained a clause stipulating that disputes would be arbitrated...
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WASHINGTON, April 5 U.S. Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly told a Senate panel on Wednesday that apprehensions of undocumented immigrants along the U.S.-Mexico border was below 17,000 in March, marking the least migration since at least 2000.
In February, 23,589 immigrants were apprehended at the border, according to data by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Kelly credited President Donald Trump's tough immigration policies for the decline.
(Reporting by Julia Edwards Ainsley; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
The TCU bench reacts to a three-point play in the Horned Frogs' 86-51 win over Missouri State in a second round game of the WNIT tournament on Saturday at Schollmaier Arena. Brad Loper Special to the Star-Telegram
Hollywood actor and director Tim Robbins, a special guest at this year’s ongoing international film festival in Karlovy Vary, is due to perform there on Wednesday evening with his group, The Rogues Gallery Band.
The Academy Award-winning star of “The Shawshank Redemption” received the A-list Czech festival’s Crystal Globe for outstanding artistic contribution to world cinema at the opening ceremony on Monday.
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Justin Sarachik has been writing about music since 2010 reporting and editing for The Christian Post, BREATHEcast, Broken Records Magazine, and his own blog TheSIBandGuy. When not conducting obscenely long phone interviews he jumps around on stage with his progressive rock/rap band Process of Fusion in Staten Island, NY.
Rapper Alex Faith is releasing his first independent project in over five years with, which is set to drop on August 25th."Vibes to end the summer. Coming 8/25. Autumn and Winter Packs to follow. Pre-Order available now. Going to be available for purchase from iTunes, Amazon and Google. Streaming on Apple Music and Spotify. #SummerPack" he wrote on Facebook."Route" ft. Tony Ri'chard"Up My Sleeve" ft. Ki'Shon"Ride" ft. Jarry MannaThe three tracks are produced by Kevmo and Tondy Tranquil.Preorder the album on iTunes
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South Greenville firefighters responded to a single vehicle accident on Friday night on West Georgia Road to find no one around the heavily damaged SUV. The vehicle had struck two trees and one lane of the roadway was blocked. The state trooper began his investigation into who was driving the vehicle when he arrived. (Photo by David Rogers)
Nevada wants a federal appeals court to dismiss a bid by the state of Texas to kick-start government funding and licensing for a long-fought plan to entomb the nation's most radioactive waste in the desert outside Las Vegas.
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Premier League champions Chelsea will be the first opponents for runners-up Tottenham at their temporary home of Wembley on the second weekend of the 2017/18 campaign it was revealed Wednesday when the fixtures were published.
Chelsea begin the defense of their title with a home fixture at Stamford Bridge on the weekend of Aug. 12/13 against Burnley, who had a terrible time away from home last season.
Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool have two testing fixtures on the third and fourth weekend of matches – hosting Arsenal and then an away trip to Manchester City.
Huddersfield, out of the top flight since 1972, face Chelsea, Everton, Manchester City and Arsenal in their last four matches, while Tottenham, Manchester United and Liverpool are the opponents in three of Brighton's final four games.
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You are the exact parent your teenager needs! Dr. Greg Smalley will give you hope that regardless of the choices your teenager is making, or the parenting challenges you’re facing, you can trust in God’s plan for their future.
KfW Ipex-Bank has structured debt finance for the 24MW Kosten wind farm in Argentina under development by Spanish outfit Grenergy Renovables.
The German bank arranged a 15-year export credit facility, which is guaranteed by Euler Hermes through 95% political and commercial insurance cover.
Kosten, which is located in the province of Chubut, is expected to be commissioned by the end of the second quarter of 2019.
It secured a 20-year power purchase agreement through the Argentinian government's Renovar programme.
Renovar awards long-term contracts for renewable generation to meet a 20% by 2025 clean power target.
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(CNN) While this might just be the craziest way to win a car, all you need is a phone and a finger (OK, and a lot, a lot, a lot of free time).
Starting this Super Bowl Sunday at exactly 6:30 p.m. ET, Mercedes-Benz is launching Last Fan Standing , a game where players have to keep their finger on a picture of a car as it moves around a phone screen. The last player with a finger on the car wins a 2018 Mercedes-AMG C 43 Coupe.
Sounds simple enough -- except that no one knows how long this game could last. It could be hours, days, maybe even weeks. It just depends on how dedicated these players -- really we're talking about millennials -- are to winning a brand-spanking-new car.
Players can start registering at 12:01 a.m. ET on February 4.
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A man died and another was seriously wounded after they were shot by a fellow employee at a waste collection company in Ibaraki Prefecture on Wednesday morning, police said. The suspected attacker apparently committed suicide a short time later.
Local police received an emergency call around 7:40 a.m. reporting two male employees at the company in Kamisu had been shot by another employee.
Toshikazu Tamura, 49, died about an hour later while the other employee, a 28-year-old whose name has not been released, was seriously wounded.
The suspect fled the scene, but was found dead with a gunshot would to the head around 9 a.m. inside a vehicle at a parking lot about 4 kilometers from the company.
The police said the man, identified as Yoshihiro Tomita, 65, is believed to have committed suicide, adding they found a handgun near the driver’s seat.
The waste collection company is located 6 km from the government offices of the city of Kamisu in an area where numerous factories and warehouses are located.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Deep Down Inc
* Deep down reports second quarter 2017 results
* Q2 revenue $5.4 million versus $6.0 million
* Q2 earnings per share $0.03 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Feb 14 Leshi Internet Information and Technology Corp Beijing :
* Actual controller proposed to pay a cash dividend and use additional paid-in capital to distribute 20 new shares for every 10 shares, as the dividend payment plan for 2016
* Cash dividend amount will be determined later
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We start our preview of the various units with the offensive line. This unit has already been a subject of some discussion among our readers due to the unexpected departure of Rick Kurz, who was on...
To Mr. Joseph Farah:
Thank you for speaking up for Steve Bannon [“10 reasons for Trump to stick with Bannon”].
Everyone who voted for President Trump needs to let him know that Steve is a very valuable and indispensable ally and asset to his administration. I pray that your column today will reach the president. His son-in-law should not be given preference over Steve Bannon. Please start a campaign to keep Bannon!
Thank you for all that you do! May the Lord continue to bless you.
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A pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries after he was hit by a vehicle close to a Walmart on Boulder Highway near Harmon Avenue, according to Metro Police.
Police said the pedestrian is at fault. He's a man in his 60s and is possibly homeless.
He was taken to Sunrise Trauma with critical injuries, Metro said.
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Maybe Lord Byron was the pioneer among artists who left for fabled lands distant from home in space and culture. In the 19th and early 20th centuries, trains and steamships facilitated adventurous spirits in an age before McDonald’s or Starbucks were certain to await them at journey’s end. In his bright and thoroughly enjoyable book, Jamie James explores the lives of Gauguin, Maya Deren and a handful of less-remembered “exotes” who traded the civilization they knew for strange horizons. Those swapping west for east were searching for places more real, more rooted to primal forces. James also devotes a chapter to Raden Saleh, a Javanese painter sojourning in 19th-century Europe who lived uncomfortably between worlds. James rues the “cultural homogenization that has accompanied the global economy and information technology.” Now that the world has turned into one big shopping mall, why leave home?
OECS CHAIRMAN PRIME MINISTER OF SAINT LUCIA, ALLEN CHASTANET MADE HIS FIRST OFFICIAL VISIT TO THE HURRICANE DISASTER ZONE IN DOMINICA FRIDAY.
PRIME MINISTER CHASTANET HAS BEEN LOBBYING WORLD LEADERS TO AID THE HURRICANE AFFECTED ISLANDS OF THE CARIBBEAN.
THE SAINT LUCIA LEADER AFFIRMED UNWAVERING SUPPORT TO THE NATURE ISLE IN THE WAKE OF THE UNPRECEDENTED NATURAL DISASTER.
HIS WORD OF ASSURANCE COMES AMID NEWS THAT THE UN SECRETARY GENERAL IS SET TO VISIT THE STORM RAVAGED CARIBBEAN IN THE COMING DAYS.
Man accused in fatal I-5 crash had suspended license
ARLINGTON, Wash. (AP) — Authorities say the driver who caused a fatal crash on Interstate 5 in Washington state had a suspended license and was driving without a required ignition interlock.
The Daily Herald of Everett reports that 56-year-old Aaron Gentry, of Tulalip, was speeding the wrong way on I-5 near Arlington Sunday and crashed head-on into another car.
The crash killed 28-year-old Miriam Robinson, of Albany, Oregon. Debris from the crash hit three other vehicles.
Records show Gentry had his driver's license suspended in March for reckless driving. He also was driving without a required ignition device that ensures a driver is sober before the car starts.
Gentry was booked into jail on investigation of vehicular homicide and other charges. A Snohomish County judge on Monday set his bail at $500,000.
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[India], Feb 1 (ANI): Pakistan on Thursday violated ceasefire in Nowshera sector, in the Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir.
The villages of Kampala, Pukherni, Lam, Anwas, Bhandar, Rattal, Basali and PB came under attack, and 71 schools were closed in Lam due to heavy shelling, the District Collector of Rajouri, Shahid Choudhary informed.
On January 26 and January 30 as well, Pakistan had initiated unprovoked firing in Nowshera. (ANI)
SHARE COPY LINK The Fairview Heights, IL Police Department bought a simulator to help train police officers and to further training in de-escalation and when to use deadly force. Derik Holtmann
The Fairview Heights, IL Police Department bought a simulator to help train police officers and to further training in de-escalation and when to use deadly force. Derik Holtmann
Whale sharks again spotted by boater off Anna Maria Island
Captain Barry Moss said he was on his 25-foot boat Thursday about 20 miles off the coast of Anna Maria Island when he spotted multiple whale sharks swimming nearby.
A member of a “sophisticated cocaine trafficking conspiracy” was convicted Monday in federal court in Denver of conspiring to distribute and possessing with intent to distribute 5 kilograms or more of cocaine, according to prosecutors.
Carlos “Carlitos” Fernandez-Barron was acquitted of two other charges by the Denver jury, according to Colorado’s U.S. attorney’s office.
“Fernandez-Barron was a Denver-based member of a sophisticated cocaine trafficking conspiracy, which was responsible for sending hundreds of kilograms of cocaine to Colorado and millions of dollars in proceeds back to Chihuahua, Mexico,” a news release said. His “role was to help unload cocaine from hidden compartments in vehicles, distribute it in the Denver metro area, and then collect proceeds to return to Mexico.”
He is scheduled to be sentenced June 4. The case was investigated by local, state and federal law enforcement.
A meeting is taking place this week on Wednesday 4th at the Bree Louise at 7:30 or so. Hope to see all who have recovered from hangovers there.
Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet with German Chancellor Angela Merkel on May 2 and Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on May 3 in Sochi, the Kremlin said on Friday.
Putin will discuss efforts to fight terrorism with both leaders and talk about the situation in the Middle East and the Ukraine peace process with Merkel, the Kremlin said. Putin will also discuss the situation in Syria with Erdogan.
(Reporting by Vladimir Soldatkin; Writing by Kevin O'Flynn; Editing by Jack Stubbs)
Google Korea revealed Monday that the most popular term searched for by South Korean users during the first half of this year was "fine dust."
The term jumped eleven spots from 12th place in all of 2017, which the Korean-language service of the U.S. search engine said reflects the growing concern over problems related to fine dust in the country.
The second-most popular search terms were "Along with the Gods: The Two Worlds," which was a popular Korean movie that raked in a whopping 14 million viewers after opening in December last year.
PyeongChang Winter Olympics, meanwhile, came in at ninth place.
The list was based on popular keywords compiled by Google Korea from January first to June 15th.
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A 60-year-old man was shot in Northwest Baltimore while getting items out of his car after returning from church Monday night, Baltimore police said.
Officers found the victim just before 10:30 p.m. in the 4200 block of Fairfax Road in the West Forest Park neighborhood. Police said he had been shot in the abdomen and was taken to an area hospital.
Police also said a 45-year-old man was shot at about 4:20 a.m. Tuesday in a rear alley in the 1200 block of Carroll St. in Pigtown.
Police said he was shot in the thigh and was taken to area hospital where he was listed in stable condition.
Citywide Shooting detectives are investigating both shootings and ask anyone with information to call them at 410-396-2221 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7lockup.
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Regulatory Crackdown May Open Up Tax Loopholes
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 7:02 PM EDT) -- The U.S. Treasury Department’s surprising disclosure that it may revoke more than 200 tax regulations beyond the scope of a presidential order could ultimately open up unintentional loopholes and leave taxpayers wanting for necessary guidance.
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin released the department's final report on Oct. 4 naming eight specific regulations that it intends to amend or revoke after President Donald Trump issued an order in April to review all significant tax regulations published since the beginning of 2016.
However, the report noted that a “regulatory...
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Lupita Nyong’o posed in a cute bomber jacket reppin’ Nakita from Wakanda.
She wore a custom ‘Nakia’ jacket by high-end streetwear brand, Fear of God. Ahhh! Can they make this into production? The beauty was noticeably absent from the Avengers: Infinity Wars premiere, so this photo might have been subtly showing some love as she hashtagged #AvengersInfinityWar.
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She paired the look with black shades, and continued to play with the hashtag, ending the post with #NakiaWasAbroad.
So cute! Beauties, would you wear this jacket? Tell us in the comment section.
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Charlotte has hired Virginia assistant Ron Sanchez as its next head coach, the school announced Monday. He will be introduced at a news conference next week.
Sanchez was an assistant coach on Tony Bennett's staff for three years at Washington State and the past nine in Charlottesville. Virginia was upset in the first round last week by 16th-seeded UMBC after winning both the ACC regular-season and tournament titles.
Sanchez will replace former NBA player Mark Price, who was fired midway through the season after two-and-a-half years at the helm.
Longtime athletic director Judy Rose was replaced by Mike Hill, who came over from Florida and was looking for a young assistant to revive a program that hasn't gone to the NCAA tournament since 2005, when Bobby Lutz was the head coach.
March 19 (Reuters) - Ecorodovias Infraestrutura E Logistica Sa:
* BOARD OF BRAZIL’S ECORODOVIAS APPROVES 2018 CAPITAL BUDGET OF 1.24 BILLION REAIS -FILING
* ECORODOVIAS BOARD APPROVES DIVIDEND PAYMENT OF 372.86 MILLION REAIS -FILING Further company coverage: (Reporting by Gram Slattery)
MELBOURNE, Australia — Australia cricket captain Steve Smith will return home from the team’s tour of India with a right shoulder injury, Cricket Australia said Saturday.
The Australians lost their five-match one-day series against India 4-1 and begin a three-match Twenty20 series later Saturday.
Marcus Stoinis will replace Smith in the squad and vice-captain David Warner will stand in as captain in Smith’s absence.
Australian team doctor Richard Saw said: “Smith landed awkwardly on his right shoulder while diving in the field during the fifth ODI against India last Sunday. Following the match he complained of shoulder soreness.
“Subsequently he has had an MRI scan which has excluded serious injury, but we believe the best course of action is for him to not continue to aggravate his shoulder.”
Lena Waithe makes Emmy history She is the first African-American woman to win an Emmy for comedy writing.
John Lithgow thanks Winston Churchill at Emmys The actor won the Emmy for outstanding supporting actor in a drama series.
Brie Larson on Affleck win: Not clapping 'spoke for itself' "I think that whatever it was that I did onstage kind of spoke for itself," Larson told Vanity Fair.
Justin Timberlake champions inclusion at iHeartRadio Awards The 2017 iHeartRadio Music Awards took place Sunday at The Forum in Ingelwood, Calif.
Best Picture flub may cost Oscars producer CEO gig Oscars producer Michael De Luca has been buzzed about as a replacement for Brad Grey as Paramount Pictures CEO.
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Alex Morgan has apologized on social media for an incident at Disney World over the weekend.
Morgan, a star for the World Cup-winning U.S. national team who previously played for the Portland Thorns and now plays for the Orlando Pride, was among three soccer players kicked out of an Epcot park restaurant on Sunday. Authorities say the players were verbally aggressive with park security and other guests.
MLS players Donald Toia and Giles Barnes of Orlando City SC were also ejected. A sheriff's report says the group began arguing with other guests and workers after Barnes cut in line at the United Kingdom Pavilion pub.
Morgan apologized on social media Wednesday morning.
"I want to apologize for my actions that occurred over the weekend. I will learn from this (and) make sure it does not happen again," she posted, adding the hashtag "liveandlearn."
The Orlando Pride visit the Portland Thorns in a National Women's Soccer League playoff match on Saturday.
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Leonard (quad) has been upgraded to probable for Tuesday's game against the Mavericks, Paul Garcia of Project Spurs reports.
Leonard was able to take part in Monday's practice and must have felt good following it, as the Spurs are now listing him as probable for Tuesday's contest. Look for Leonard to ultimately go through pregame warmups before a final decision is made, though if all goes as planned, he should make his season debut. Leonard will likely take his starting small forward spot back right away, but knowing the Spurs' typical conservative approach, it wouldn't be surprising if he saw some significant restrictions in his first few games back. With Leonard set to play, look for Rudy Gay to head back to the bench and see a smaller role moving forward.
We sang, we shouted, we jumped, we screamed until we could scream no more.
It’s not every day you experience so much anointing, joy, vibrancy and energy on one stage and in one hall.
April 13 Azimut Holding SpA:
* Paola Mungo resigns from her position as co-CEO Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
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Outgoing UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on late Friday bid farewell to the United Nations where he has worked for 10 years.
Ban said “thank you” to UN staff here at UN headquarters before his departure and encouraged them to keep working hard on UN causes and never give up.
A crowd of UN officials, staff members, diplomats gathered here to see him off.
Ban told the crowd that he will join the New Year celebration at the Times Square in New York City on Saturday.
He will push the button beginning the official 60-second countdown to the New Year, and call on people worldwide to take actions in support of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). “Millions of people will be watching as I lose my job,” he quipped. “Now I feel a bit like Cinderella. Tomorrow at midnight, everything changes.”
Ban’s tenure as the eighth UN secretary-general started on Jan. 1, 2007 and will end on Dec. 31, 2016.
Portugal’s Antonio Guterres will succeed Ban on Jan. 1, 2017.—Agencies
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EEOC Acting Chair Expects New Harassment Guidance 'Soon'
Law360, New York (February 2, 2018, 9:02 PM EST) -- The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s revision to decades-old enforcement guidance on sexual harassment that is being reviewed by the White House’s Office of Management and Budget will hopefully be released “soon,” acting EEOC Chair Victoria Lipnic said during a public appearance Friday.
Lipnic’s comments were made during a symposium titled “Avoiding the Next Harvey Weinstein: Sexual Harassment and Non-Disclosure Agreements,” that took place at New York University School of Law and featured a wide-ranging panel discussion regarding harassment in the workplace.
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Scott Eastwood and John Boyega were all laughs at the 2017 New York Comic Con!
The Pacific Rim co-stars stepped out for a panel during the annual convention on Friday (October 6) in New York City.
They were also joined by their cast mates Burn Gorman, Cailee Spaeny and director Steven S. DeKnight.
During the panel, John was asked what it was like to be a sci-fi icon but he said he didn’t feel like he’d achieved that status yet!
“I don’t feel like a sci-fi icon yet. I think so far I’ve been able to work with the best people. Anything I do is based on a whole team. It’s great to jump into various elements of sci-fi that I loved growing up. Do I have the mission to be a part of every single thing? Pretty much, yeah,” John said.
The cast also released the first trailer for the film, which you can check out here!
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Benedict XVI, who resigned as pontiff in 2013, has celebrated his 90th birthday with a mug of beer and the company of visitors from his native Bavaria in Germany.
Photos by the Vatican newspaper L’Osservatore Romano of the celebration showed Benedict sipping a beer. His brother, Monsignor Georg Ratzinger, also joined the party and enjoyed a beer.
Looking happy, the frail Benedict also admired a gift basket whose goodies included pretzels.
He was born on April 16, 1927, in southern Germany. But since the birthday coincided this year with Easter Sunday, Benedict was feted on Monday.
On a sunny, mild day, guests sat outside the monastery on Vatican City grounds where Benedict has lived since he became the first pontiff to resign in 600 years, stunning the Catholic Church.
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CAREER diplomat John Feakes has been announced as Australia's next High Commissioner to Fiji.
Mr Feakes, who will replace Margaret Twomey in November, was appointed by Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop last week.
In a statement, Ms Bishop said Mr Feakes was a senior career officer with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and was most recently High Commissioner to Kenya.
"He has served overseas in Lebanon, Jordan, Afghanistan, Papua New Guinea and the United States. In Canberra, Mr Feakes has held a range of positions including Assistant Secretary, Policy Planning Branch and Assistant Secretary, Strategic Affairs Branch," she said.
"I thank outgoing High Commissioner Margaret Twomey for her outstanding contribution to rebuilding Australia's relationship with Fiji and to advancing regional co-operation in the Pacific."
Mr Feakes holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree from the University of New South Wales. He is expected to take up his appointment in November.
It’s the ultimate in urban retreat: The Remedy Day Spa in Albuquerque.
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The foreign ministers of Japan, the United States and South Korea will meet in Tokyo on Sunday to coordinate their approach to North Korea, Seoul’s Foreign Ministry said Wednesday.
Japan’s Foreign Minister Taro Kono will also meet one-on-one with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and with South Korean Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha.
The United States and its key allies Japan and South Korea have been seeking closer cooperation to achieve North Korea’s denuclearisation.
Pompeo will travel to North Korea for talks with its leader Kim Jong-un before visiting Tokyo on Saturday and Sunday, the US government said earlier.
It will be the first trilateral meeting since June 14 when Pompeo briefed Kono and Kang in Seoul on the outcome of the US-North Korean summit on June 12.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Boeing Co:
* BOEING BOARD RAISES DIVIDEND 20 PERCENT, ESTABLISHES $18 BILLION SHARE REPURCHASE AUTHORIZATION
* BOEING - DECLARED COMPANY‘S QUARTERLY DIVIDEND WILL INCREASE 20 PERCENT TO $1.71 PER SHARE
* BOEING - NEW REPURCHASE PROGRAM REPLACES EXISTING ONE, BRINGING TOTAL AUTHORIZATION TO $18 BILLION
* BOEING - EXPECTED THAT REPURCHASES UNDER NEW SHARE AUTHORIZATION WILL BE MADE OVER NEXT 24 TO 30 MONTHS Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
CHESTER, Pa. (AP) - Borek Dockal had a penalty-kick goal in the 87th minute and two assists, helping the Philadelphia Union beat the Chicago Fire 3-1 on Wednesday night.
Philadelphia (5-5-3) is unbeaten in its last four matches - with three victories. Chicago (4-7-2) has allowed multiple goals in 11 of its last 15 road games.
Ilsinho put Philadelphia in front in the 44th minute. He chested Dockal's chipped pass at the corner of the 18-yard box, split two defenders and scored from a difficult angle. Cory Burke made it 2-0 in the 51st with an open header of Dockal's cross.
Alan Gordon scored in his second straight game to pull Chicago within one in the 56th. Brandt Bronico ran past the defense for a through ball, dribbled alone along the right side and crossed it to Gordon for an easy tap-in.
Police: Man turns himself in, connected to fatal shooting
Police in Mississippi say that a 43-year-old man connected to a fatal shooting has turned himself in.
Hazlehurst police say Oliver Brown Jr. is charged with first-degree murder after turning himself in around 9 p.m. Saturday.
Chief Byron Swilley says police found the body of 37-year-old Jason Youngblood in the middle of the street after being called out to a home around 5:30 p.m.
Swilley says that according to witnesses' interviews, the shooting was in reference to a disagreement over a pressure washer dispenser.
It is unclear if Brown has a lawyer.
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DUESSELDORF, Germany, March 30 SMA Solar , the world's largest maker of solar inverters, had a good start to the year with first-quarter orders for its services beating those during the last three months of 2016, its chief executive said.
"We had a significantly better order intake in the first quarter compared with the fourth quarter of 2017," Pierre-Pascal Urbon told Reuters on Thursday after the group published final full-year results. (Reporting by Anneli Palmen; Writing by Christoph Steitz; Editing by Maria Sheahan)
Embattled former SABC chief operating officer Hlaudi Motsoeneng intends to challenge the outcome of a disciplinary inquiry that resulted in him being fired from the SABC.
Motsoeneng’s lawyer, Zola Majavu, said he had been contacted by his client. "Mr Motsoeneng has informed me of his desire to challenge the ruling and has instructed me to prepare to do so‚" Majavu said.
He said that Motsoeneng was "aggrieved" by the ruling and would meet his legal team on Monday to discuss how they would challenge it.
"I will consult with him and once a decision has been made‚ he will instruct me accordingly‚" Majavu said.
Motsoeneng confirmed that he had received the ruling, but declined to say what he planned to do in the aftermath of his dismissal.
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April 3 Halozyme Therapeutics Inc:
* Halozyme's PEGPH20 increases immune response and effectiveness of immunotherapies in preclinical cancer models
* Halozyme -co and other researchers conducting further investigations to determine potential of combining pegph20 with adoptive t cell and other immunotherapies Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Free agent defenseman Cody Franson could be a cheaper alternative to Brendan Smith for bolstering the right side of the blue line. Here's why he makes sense for the Rangers.
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A fourth person has been charged in the case of alleged genital mutilation of girls by members of a Muslim sect.
Tajera Shafiq was arraigned Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Detroit on charges of conspiracy to commit female genital mutilation, and aiding in the practice. She was released on bond and placed under house arrest with an electronic tether.
Federal documents said Shafiq attended the cutting of two Minnesota girls in February at a Livonia clinic, which authorities allege was performed by Dr. Jumana Nagarwala.
Shafiq's attorney Victoria Burton-Harris said there are no specific allegations and Shafiq didn't perform genital mutilation.
Nagarwala and the clinic's owners also have been charged. Her attorney denied the charges, saying she performed a religious ritual.
They belong to a sect called Dawoodi Bohra.
Man charged with defacing gravestones with swastikas
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. (AP) — A southern Illinois man has been accused of painting swastikas on dozens of gravestones over the Memorial Day weekend.
The Belleville News-Democrat reports that in addition to spray-painting swastikas on more than 200 graves at Sunset Hill Cemetery, Timothy V. McLean of Glen Carbon allegedly painted swastikas on houses in Edwardsville.
The 34-year-old McLean is charged with also painting swastikas on three churches and at least two Glen Carbon homes.
The News-Democrat reports McLean's record goes back to alcohol violations at the age of 16. Since he face a variety of charges, including calling the Edwardsville police to make racially derogatory comments, aggravated assault of a police officer, disorderly conduct and resisting arrest charges.
McLean is being held in lieu of $100,000 in the Madison County Jail. It isn't immediately known if McLean has legal representation.
April 12 Blackberry Ltd
* Qualcomm - announced binding interim arbitration award requiring co to refund a sum of $814.9 million, plus interest and attorneys' fees, to BlackBerry
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The Lady Comets’ soccer team has a 2 and 1 record after shutting out Metro East Lutheran, 4 to 0, Friday at home.
Hannah Simpson scored two goals with Allyson Haberer and Moriah Valentin recording one apiece.
The Greenville High School girls are off until Friday when they play Bloomington Central Catholic in the Carlinville Cup.
The American Heart Association Wear Red Day will celebrate National Wear Red Day all day Friday.
The event is an effort to raise awareness for women's heart health issues.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - WILLIAM DEMANT HOLDING A/S
* ‍Increases Guidance for 2017​
* ‍Group Organic Growth of 8%
* ‍EXPECTS AN EBIT OF DKK 2.3-2.6 BILLION (PREVIOUSLY DKK 2.2-2.5 BILLION) BEFORE RESTRUCTURING COSTS OF AROUND DKK 175 MILLION (PREVIOUSLY AROUND DKK 200 MILLION) IN 2017​
* H1 REVENUE DKK 6.51 BILLION (REUTERS POLL DKK 6.38 BILLION)
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Authorities say man who burned self to protest VA has died
ATLANTA (AP) — State investigators say a man who identified himself as an Air Force veteran has died after he lit himself on fire in front of the Georgia Capitol last week to protest the Veterans Affairs system.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation tweeted Tuesday that 58-year-old John Michael Watts died Monday. Authorities say Watts strapped fireworks to his chest, doused himself with a flammable liquid and set himself on fire June 26. A state trooper who saw what was happening quickly put out the flames.
Authorities said Watts, who had no current address, was able to talk to officers after the flames were extinguished. Authorities said he had burns over 85 to 90 percent of his body. He was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta.
The GBI says its investigation continues.
The BMW M2 Competition went official last week and with that came news that the Bavarian automaker will be making an even more hardcore M2 model to be given the CSL moniker.
If this does turn out to be true, we can expect to see the track focused baby Bimmer around 2021 and if you can’t wait until then, these renderings done by Paul-Bracq-BMW on Bimmerpost will have to keep you satisfied.
The visual enhancements include;
Wider front/rear track & wider wheel arches to fit wider front/rear wheels & tyres
Lowered suspension
Lowering of centre of gravity with carbon roof and carbon bonnet (from M4 GTS)
Carbon side extension, carbon splitter from M4 CS & integrated rear wing inspired by the CSL concept car
Carbon kidneys, mirror caps & fangs
763M Forged wheels
Check out the GIF below showing the differences between the M2 Competition and M2 CSL.
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Amazon shares are diving as part of a broader tech sell-off on Tuesday.
All three major US indices are down, after the US 10-year treasury yield hit 3%.
Amazon shares are down more than 4% to an intraday low of $1,448.64 a share Tuesday, as part of a broader tech sell-off.
Amazon isn't the only FANG stock to drop Tuesday. Facebook is down more than 3.5%, while Alphabet is down 5%, as its better-than-expected earnings results were outweighed by its soaring costs. Netflix is down more than 3.5%, meanwhile.
All three major US indices are down Tuesday, after the US 10-year treasury yield hit 3%, worrying investors about a noticeable uptick in inflation.
Amazon is up 22.88% on the year.
Mondays seem way less evil when you can treat yourself to a little mountain time. Take a break and get a breath of fresh air on today’s Drop-In as we check out conditions, see about the 2-3 inches of fresh snow and start the week off on a high note.
This year, make it a goal to take a step further and try some content opportunities that you may have missed in the past years. Hard selling your product or your service will result with little to no progress at all. Here are 17 missed content opportunities that you definitely shouldn’t miss this year.
In this Monday, April 23, 2018 photo, Travis Reinking, suspected of killing four people in a late-night shooting at a Waffle House restaurant, is escorted into the Hill Detention Center in Nashville, Tenn., Monday, April 23, 2018. The Tennessean via AP Lacy Atkins
Husky Energy (TSX:HSE) is buying a refinery in Wisconsin for US$435 million in cash.
The refinery at Superior will increase the Calgary-based energy company’s processing capacity by 50,000 barrels per day.
The purchase, which is subject to regulatory approval, will bring Husky’s total downstream capacity to 395,000 barrels per day and add to its asphalt production.
Husky plans to retain the approximately 180 workers at the refinery.
The seller is Calumet Specialty Products Partners LP of Indianapolis, which operates 13 manufacturing facilities in several states.
The Superior refinery has been processing light and heavy crude from the Bakken shale formation in North Dakota and Western Canada.
WASHINGTON (WKOW) -- The special counsel investigating Russia's activities during the 2016 election is also investigating President Donald Trump for possible obstruction of justice, according to the Washington Post.
The report comes the same week Chris Ruddy, a friend of Trump's, floated the possibility the president would fire special counsel Robert Mueller.
A spokesman for the president's private attorney condemned the Post's report.
Uninspired Leicester held by Middlesbrough
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Jan 2 (Reuters) - Troubled champions Leicester City were held to a turgid 0-0 draw at Middlesbrough on Monday to edge further clear of the Premier League relegation zone.
Leonardo Ulloa missed the visitors' best chance when he headed a Christian Fuchs corner straight at Brad Guzan in the 69th minute, although the Foxes were largely toothless without strikers Islam Slimani and Jamie Vardy, who was serving the final match of his three-game suspension.
Middlesbrough, now 16th on 19 points, threatened through Adama Traore, the game's outstanding individual, but he struggled to find an end product to accompany his scintillating work out wide. Boro's Gaston Ramirez fired an 83rd-minute effort into the side netting.
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BEDFORD-STUYVESANT, Brooklyn — The death of a 1-month-old girl has been deemed a homicide more than seven months after she was found bruised and unconscious in a Brooklyn home, police said Wednesday.
Nichelle Waring was unresponsive when discovered by police, who were responding to reports of an unconscious infant at 666 Hancock St. on June 26, 2016, according to the NYPD.
The 1-month-old had “bruises about the torso” at the time, police said.
EMS responded and transported her to a hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
More than seven months later — on Tuesday — police ruled her death was a homicide.
No arrests have been made, and police did not say what led them to the decision.
May 2 Eltel Ab
* Eltel discontinues unprofitable power transmission business outside of Europe
* Board of directors today decided to discontinue unprofitable business of power transmission projects outside of europe
* Majority of cost is expected to occur in 2017 and remainder in 2018
* Decision to discontinue means Eltel will complete ongoing customer projects, but will not initiate any new projects
* Is expected to have left african market and discontinued all parts of power transmission international during first half of 2019
* Possibility to sell power transmission international is low
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SAN DIEGO (AP)  The city of San Diego has agreed to pay $15,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by a homeless man who accused police of harassment and improper arrests.
The Union-Tribune reports (http://bit.ly/2kt7FFa ) that Zack Green, who has lived on the streets in and around Pacific Beach for decades, will get $7,500 and his lawyers will collect $7,500 in legal fees and other costs. The initial complaint sought $1 million in damages.
Green accepted the settlement last month, and the agreement was approved by the judge Monday.
Green told the newspaper in September that he was wrongly and repeatedly targeted and jailed without facing criminal charges.
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AKRON, Ohio — Tre'Shaun Fletcher had 23 points, nine rebounds and five assists, Jaelan Sanford added 18, seven, and five, and Toledo beat Akron 55-36 on Saturday.
Fletcher and Sanford each hit three 3-pointers for Toledo (16-7, 8-2 Mid-American Conference), which had its season-high seven-game winning streak snapped on Tuesday against Ball State. Fletcher is the lone player in the MAC's top 10 for points, rebounds and assists at 18.6 points (second), 8.5 rebounds (third) and 4.2 assists (fourth).
The Rockets, who have won seven of their last eight away from Savage Arena, lead the MAC's West Division and Buffalo sits atop the East.
Toledo opened the second half on a 20-9 run — with eight points by Sanford — for a 19-point advantage.
Dallas: Several police units responded to the scene
Several police units responded to the scene where they believed the gunman fled into the woods behind the store.
Dallas police confirmed the officers were shot and that they were critically wounded.
They said in a statement on Twitter: “We can confirm that two Dallas PD officers have been shot and critically wounded.
“We will provide updates as we get them. Please pray for our officers and their families.”
April 24 (Reuters) - FCB Financial Holdings Inc:
* FCB FINANCIAL HOLDINGS, INC. REPORTS RECORD FIRST QUARTER 2018 FINANCIAL RESULTS
* Q1 EARNINGS PER SHARE $0.84
* Q1 EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW $0.82 — THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S
* Q1 REVENUE $91.7 MILLION VERSUS I/B/E/S VIEW $89.6 MILLION
* QTRLY TANGIBLE BOOK VALUE PER SHARE WAS $24.80
* QTRLY NET INTEREST INCOME $82.2 MILLION VERSUS $69.7 MILLION Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
On Saturday April, 1, the Light It Up Blue for Autism celebration was held at the Logan County Extension Complex. The event drew a large crowd supporting autism awareness and acceptance in Logan County.
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PRWeek has published its Global Power Book listing of the world's most influential PR professionals, including illuminating insight into their views.
The Global Power Book, a searchable directory of senior comms professionals from both agency and in-house roles, is online from today (12 June).
Each were asked to have their say on a number of subjects relating to themselves, the industry and other trends - providing illuminating insights into the minds of the sector’s major players.
Subjects covered include:
Fake news and how the industry should react to it
The impact of the uncertain geopolitical climate on the sector
Whether PR will remain a separate profession in five years
The gender pay gap
Favourite campaigns of the past year
Who the most influential PR professionals in the world are
Click here to access PRWeek’s Global Power Book 2017
Stay tuned to PRWeek over the course of this week for our analysis of what the world's top PR players think.
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The opposition party at City Hall is now named Movement Montreal.
The party was originally named after Denis Coderre, but since his bid for re-election failed the party needed a new name.
Interim leader Lionel Perez was surrounded by the two dozen elected councillors as he announced the appellation.
He said the party is looking toward building a bigger and better city.
"We wanted a name that represented our core values, and our core value is to move forward Montreal, and to be able to do so in such a way that we're going to concert with all the different intervenors, all the different stakeholders of Montreal," said Perez.
Councillors said they feel they have done a good job in moving from a position of power to being in opposition.
On Monday they pressed Mayor Valerie Plante's party about the proposed changes to the animal control bylaw and Projet Montreal's lack of diversity.
Sleater-Kinney rang in the new year with a special show at San Francisco’s Masonic, with support from the Thermals and a DJ set from Spoon’s Britt Daniel. During the show, they covered George Michael’s “Faith” in tribute to the late singer, then brought out Daniel and members of the Thermals to conclude with David Bowie’s “Rebel Rebel,” as Consequence of Sound points out. Watch it happen below, and scroll down to see them lead a new year’s countdown (around the nine-minute mark).
Last January, Daniel covered Bowie’s “Never Let Me Down.”
Read Pitchfork’s interview with Britt Daniel and feature “Sleater-Kinney: A Certain Rebellion.”
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Hartford police honor 3 who came to aid of wounded officer
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Hartford's police are honoring three people who helped save the life of an officer after she was attacked and critically wounded while responding to a landlord-tenant dispute.
Police Chief David Rosado on Tuesday presented the department's Distinguished Citizens Award to Marvin Dixon and Jose Casanova, two maintenance workers at the apartment building and Jacqueline Marciano, the building's assistant superintendent.
Police say Dixon and Casanova pulled the attacker off Officer Jill Kidik as she was being stabbed in the neck on May 17, while Marciano called police and provided first aid.
Kidik survived despite suffering lacerations to her jugular vein and trachea.
The suspect, 39-year-old Chevoughn Augustin, of Hartford, is in custody on $2 million bail and is due back in court June 5 on charges including attempted murder.
Who says their luck never comes through? Well, they need to talk to a gentleman from Sumter who just won $2 million from the South Carolina Education Lottery and Powerball thanks to an unusual strategy.
For seven years, the lucky winner, who has chosen to stay anonymous, played the exact same number combination -- a combo of birthdays and anniversaries.
Lottery officials say the man usually buys a Powerball ticket when going out of town on vacation in hopes of making it more exciting.
Well, exciting it was this time as the winner found out Monday morning that he had won $2 million on a $2 ticket purchased at a Sumter gas station.
“I’m not going to do anything crazy,” said the winner. “I don’t have my eyes on a new Camaro or anything. I plan to purchase a house and live without worrying about a mortgage.”
Enjoy the money, friend!
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Amy Beth Bennett-Pool/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Florida Judge Elizabeth Scherer has found Nikolas Cruz to be indigent and the 19-year-old will keep his public defender, the State Attorney’s Office told ABC News today.
Cruz is accused of fatally shooting 17 students and staff of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, on Feb. 14.
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The Michigan International Auto Show is in Grand Rapids at the DeVos Place until Sunday, Feb. 4.
Hours for the remaining days are 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $12 for adults and $5 for children ages 6-14.
The show features dozens of new cars from popular manufacturers, as well as several classic, vintage, luxury and exotic cars.
In addition to the main attraction, concessions are available throughout the venue, as are several mini-game booths hosted by vendors for parents and kids to enjoy.
GREAT FALLS – A 57-year-old Great Falls man who was shot in the chest earlier this month has died.
Cascade County Sheriff Bob Edwards said Tuesday that Steven Jacobsen had died. He did not say when.
Investigators still need to meet with Jacobsen’s doctor to determine if the gunshot wound was the only cause of death.
William Patrick Rose III was earlier charged with attempted deliberate homicide for the April 8 shooting.
He initially was arrested for assault with a weapon, but investigators learned Rose left several phone messages for Jacobson’s girlfriend threatening to kill Jacobson.
Prosecutors say three minutes after he left his last message he called 911 to report he’d shot Jacobson in self-defense.
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Karolína Plíšková, seeded No. 7 in women’s tennis, has reached the third round of Wimbledon for the first time in her career.
On Wednesday afternoon, she dismissed rival Victoria Azarenka of Belarus in straight sets on Centre Court, by scores of 6:3, 6:3. Both women are former World No.1s.
Wildlife enthusiasts are presented with a collection of footage detailing how some of the world's most fascinating animal species are able to successfully track their prey by using the age-old tactic of strength in numbers.
"It's important for us to educate and help make classical music more approachable and understandable," says co-founder Simon Eder. A new music streaming subscription service called Primephonic is launching Wednesday , committed to specifically serving the needs and interests of classical music listeners.
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Adm. Harry Harris, the outgoing commander of U.S. forces in the Pacific, who was President Trump’s pick to be U.S. ambassador to Australia, will instead likely be nominated U.S. ambassador to South Korea instead, CBS News David Martin and Jacqueline Alemany report. An official familiar with the plan says this move will likely happen but the president has not yet signed off on it.
Secretary of State-designate Mike Pompeo’s office has been pushing the country switch. The reasoning behind this is that Harris, considered to be a top-notch diplomatic candidate, is better suited to the most critical position open right now, given plans for talks involving Korea.
Taipei, Dec. 12 -- The lead stories in major Taiwan dailies on Tuesday are as follows:
@United Daily News: President says Taiwan is partner in U.S. Indo-Pacific strategy
@China Times: Referendum law amendment set for third reading today
@Liberty Times: AIT chairman criticizes Chinese diplomat's threatening remarks as inappropriate
@Apple Daily: College student attacks female schoolmate with knife over unrequited love
@Economic Daily News: Revenues of listed, OTC companies hit new high in November
@Commercial Times: Interior, finance ministries push for reconstruction of 4 million old homes
It relates to business in Nigeria, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Venezuela from 2007.
Glencore runs huge copper and cobalt mines in Congo, and trades in Nigeria and Venezuela.
It has more than a quarter of the world’s cobalt output, most of it from Congo.
Glencore, run by billionaire Ivan Glasenberg, was founded in 1974. With its headquarters in Baar, Switzerland, it operates in 50 countries.
The Coast Guard is suspending its search for a small plane that went missing off Hawaii with three people on board.
The Coast Guard said Sunday it found no trace of the Cessna during its search covering nearly 1,500 square miles.
The search began Friday evening when the Coast Guard received a call that the Cessna disappeared from radar while en route to Molokai from Honolulu. Bad weather hampered the initial search.
On board were pilot Michael Childers and passengers John Mizuno and Whitney Thomas. The Honolulu Star-Advertiser reports ( http://bit.ly/2ivIVwK ) all three were in their 20s.
The Federal Aviation Administration said the plane's last known position was about 35 miles east-southeast of Kaneohe.
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CLEVELAND - Remnants of Subtropical Storm Alberto are moving into Michigan tonight, but we are seeing an arm of moisture taking a swipe at NEOhio right now.
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SAN DIEGO – The San Diego Chargers have fired Mike McCoy following a second straight last-place finish in the AFC West and a third straight season out of the playoffs.
The team announced McCoy’s firing about an hour after the Chargers lost 37-27 to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday.
McCoy had said in a postgame news conference he hoped to be back next year. He won’t get that chance.
McCoy was 27-37 in four seasons.
John Spanos, the president of football operations, says in a statement that “our team’s disappointing performance has not matched this team’s potential and has fallen short of the demanding standards that we seek to impose throughout our organization.”
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Gamel (oblique) played catch Monday, Shannon Drayer of 710 ESPN Seattle reports.
A more definitive timeframe for Gamel's eventual return has yet to come together, but the initial 4-to-6 week estimate would lead to him being back by the middle of April. Until Gamel is back in full health, Taylor Motter and Ichiro Suzuki are expected to spend time in left field.
Westbrook had 16 points (7-21 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 14 assists, 10 rebounds and one steal in 37 minutes during Friday's 114-100 loss to New Orleans.
Westbrook recorded yet another triple-double but it wasn't enough as the Thunder fell to the Pelicans. Westbrook has managed to find his stroke from the free-throw line of late, however, across the last three games has shot a combined 19-of-57 from the field. He also turned the ball over nine times in this game, well above his season average of 4.6. He will look to turn things around in a favorable matchup against the Lakers on Sunday.
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Paris has been named the top travel destination to visit in the world in 2018, with London hot on its heels in second place - and only a quick train ride away.
Other European cities dominate TripAdvisor’s annual Travellers’ Choice awards, with Rome taking third place and Crete, Barcelona, Prague and Istanbul also making the top 10.
If you’re looking for somewhere a little further afield, the league table, based on analysis of TripAdvisor reviews written by members of the public, put Bali in fourth place. Interestingly, New York, a long-time favourite with travellers worldwide, slipped down to 10th place this year from fifth in 2017.
The awards also list the best places to visit in the UK and while London took the top spot, the north outperformed the south overall.
Christian Dvorak had two goals and an assist and Mike Smith made 36 saves for his 32nd career shutout as the surging Arizona Coyotes won 5-0 over the Calgary Flames on Monday night. Dvorak's third multi-point game in the last five games gives the rookie five goals and seven points over that span.
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We're one step closer to the dream of truly collaborative Augmented Reality.
Earlier this month, Google made some major announcements at its annual developer conference, Google I/O. Among them was 'Cloud Anchors,' -- augmented reality anchor points that let users create shared experiences in realtime.
One of the major pieces of news surrounding Cloud Anchors was its cross-platform functionality -- letting users generate these shared anchors regardless of whether they use Android or iOS -- a move that flies in the face of the walled-garden ecosystems we often see in the VR/AR landscape.
Now, this vision is taking shape for creators and enthusiasts alike. Today, Google released its drawing app, Just a Line, for iOS, following its release on Android earlier this year.
This allows iPhone and Android users to partner together to create collaborative sketches. Whether you want to pen a masterpiece or play a game of tic-tack-toe is entirely up to you.
The actor who is fighting charges that she helped recruit women into Nxivm, a cult-like group, was released on $5m bond
An actor best known for playing a young Superman’s friend has been granted bail while fighting charges that she helped recruit women into a cult-like group.
A federal judge in Brooklyn agreed on Tuesday to release Allison Mack on $5m bond and place her under home detention in California. She will be living with her parents.
She has pleaded not guilty to sex trafficking. Prosecutors say she worked as a slave “master” and recruited women to a group led by a man who sold himself as a self-improvement guru to the stars.
Mack starred in the CW network’s Smallville, a show about the early life of Superman that ended in 2011. Prosecutors say she helped recruit sex slaves for leader Keith Raniere and his group called Nxivm (NEHK’-see-uhm).
Raniere also denies wrongdoing.
March 19 (Reuters) - PLATIGE IMAGE SA:
* REPORTED ON FRIDAY PRELIM FY NET LOSS OF 6.8 MILLION ZLOTYS
* PRELIM ADJUSTED EBITDA OF 3.0 MILLION ZLOTYS
* CONSOLIDATED PRELIM FY RESULTS ARE AFFECTED BY WRITE-DOWNS OF TOTAL AMOUNT OF 4.4 MILLION ZLOTYS
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Three security personnel were injured in a grenade attack by terrorists in Budgam's Kanihama area today.
As per reports, the terrorists lobbed a grenade on the armed forces in which three Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel and one Jammu and Kashmir Policeman was injured.
Earlier in the day, the security forces arrested two terrorists of Harkat-ul-Mujahideen from Handwara district of Jammu and Kashmir.
Further details are awaited (ANI)
Ithaca Police responded to the report of a male stabbing victim at the intersection of South Cayuga Street and North Titus Avenue around 4:28 AM on June 11, 2017. While responding to the scene, officers were advised by dispatch of a new report where a person was stabbed during a burglary at an apartment on the 200 block of West Spencer Street.
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03/13/2017 Release from the Virginia State Police:
Virginia State Police Trooper S.J. Nicely Jr., is investigating a two-vehicle crash in Augusta County.
The crash occurred Friday (March 10) at 9:45 p.m., on Interstate 81 at the 219 mile marker.
A 2007 GMC Savanna G3500 was traveling south on I-81 when it rear-ended a Toyota Tundra that was being towed by a 2000 International school bus. The impact of the crash caused the GMC to run off the right side of the road and strike a ditch.
The driver of the GMC, Vasil Pakhnyuk, 63, of Federal Way, Wash., died at the scene. He was wearing a seat belt.
The driver of the school bus, Julio Cesar Gomez-Orellana, 34, of Stamford, Conn., was not injured in the crash. He was wearing a seat belt.
Speed was a factor in the crash, which remains under investigation.
Just off the west coast of Ireland a human rights lawyer and sailor is using her boat to integrate asylum seekers and youth. CNN's Clarissa Ward reports.
Participants in the Miss Altus contest, from left, are Jessica Wohlford, Brianna Barker, Talayna Petzold, Emilie James, Miss Altus 2016 Lexie Herron, Miss Altus Star Katie Beth Davis, Meaghan Dorn, Rachel Reeves, Darcy George and Angelica Sanchez. From left, Darcy George, Meaghan Dorn, Lexie Herron, Rachel Reeves and Emilie James practice the opening number that will be performed by the contestants at the pageant with choreographer Kassidy Evans.
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Tulsa Police are looking for two people involved in an attempted robbery.
According to Tulsa Police, officers responded to an attempted armed robbery at the Cimarron Apartments around 2:40 a.m. on Wednesday, July 04, 2018.
Officers were told the victim left his apartment to take out the trash and was approached by two men who demanded his wallet and phone.
The victims said he told the men he didn’t have anything on him, and that’s when he said one of the men hit him in the face a couple of times.
He told police he fought back and the other man pointed a handgun at his head. The victim said the man pulled the trigger but the gun wasn’t loaded.
The men ran from the scene in an unknown direction, police said.
The victim was injured by refused medical treatment.
Nothing was stolen.
A Florida sheriff says a teenage boy has beaten another teenager to death with a baseball bat.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd tells WFLA-TV the 16-year-old beat 15-year-old Giovanni Diaz after they went into a wooded area Monday afternoon. He says the boys had gone in the woods presumably to play.
Judd says the 16-year-old told a witness what he did, went home and called 911. The witness found Diaz dead.
The suspect told a deputy that "he whaled on" Diaz and referred to him as a friend.
The teen has three previous battery charges and two were on Diaz. Authorities do not know why he killed the other boy and have no further details.
He had not been charged as of Monday night.
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Information from: WFLA-TV, http://www.wfla.com/
Footage shows the Hollywood star slamming into a building during filming.
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Tom Cruise has been filmed limping after apparently injuring himself as he shot a scene for the new Mission: Impossible movie.
The Hollywood star appeared to injure his leg jumping from one building to another as he filmed the action movie in London.
Footage on website TMZ.com shows Cruise - who is known for performing his own stunts - running, then leaping off some rigging towards a building a few feet away.
The star, who is attached to safety wires, failed to make it all the way to the roof and is seen slamming into the building.
As he clambers onto the roof and on to his feet, Cruise is limping. He then crouches onto his knees before getting up and walking gingerly to the edge of the building.
His team then use the ropes to take him back to the rigging. A representative for Cruise has been approached for comment.
A local charter school is honoring two longtime Ketchikan educators by offering scholarships in their names to local graduating seniors. This is the second year that Tongass School of Arts and Sciences has offered awards through the Nancy Mitchel Memorial Scholarship Fund.
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A man suspected of killing 10 people and injuring 15 more by ploughing a rental van into pedestrians in Toronto has been charged by police.
Alek Minassian, 25, pleaded "kill me" and claimed to have a gun as a police officer approached.
But the officer put his own gun away and approached with a baton.
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West Brom bounce back to beat Hull 3-1
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Jan 2 (Reuters) - West Bromwich Albion hit back from a goal down to beat Hull City 3-1 on Monday as second-half goals by Chris Brunt, Gareth McAuley and James Morrison piled on the misery for Mike Phelan's struggling side.
Robert Snodgrass gave Hull the lead at the Hawthorns in the 21st minute, sliding in to volley Ahmed El Mohamady's cross into the net and the Tigers were good value for their lead at the break.
But West Brom started the second half strongly and equalised four minutes in after sustained pressure yielded a corner which Brunt dispatched into the net with a powerful header.
McCauley struck in the 62nd minute, the referee ruling that his header had crossed the line before being cleared as Hull failed to deal with another set piece, and Morrison scuffed a left-footed shot home 11 minutes later.
Radio listeners raised an incredible £12,520 for citizens of war-torn Aleppo inside eight hours.
The was made by appeal by Salaam Radio, a Muslim station based in Peterborough,.
Hosting the show were Ansar Ali and Dr Shabina Qayyum.
Ansar said: “We’ve had lots of approaches from people saying Salaam Radio should do something. People have seen the horrendous images on their TV screens - people going without food, without shelter.
“That was the inspiration, and we were pleasantly surprised and very pleased to raise the amount we had. I thought if we raised £5,000 that would be brilliant.”
The charity receiving the money was Medical Relief International.
Claudine Morgan, a cashier from the Tax Administration Jamaica was sentenced on May 29, to a fine of $100,000 or six months imprisonment at hard labour on a charge of possession of data device Morgam, who was arrested and charged in 2013, was also sentenced to six months imprisonment at hard labour suspended for two years on a charge of possession of identity information. This after pleading guilty in the St James Resident Magistrate's Court to charges laid against her by the Revenue Protection Division under the Cybercrimes Act.
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A special education teacher and coach at Dawson County High School has died after a weekend crash in Forsyth County.
According to the Dawson County News, Jed Lacey was killed in a four-vehicle crash on Georgia 400 early Saturday morning. Lacey was traveling southbound on the highway just south of a construction zone near Exit 16 when the crash occurred. His daughter Fallan, who is a student at the high school, was injured in the crash.
Two others were also injured in the crash, which included two dump trucks and a Subaru vehicle.
Lacey headed the boys and girls varsity soccer programs at the school and also assisted in coaching football.
A vigil was held Saturday night at the school in his honor.
Funeral arrangements have not been announced.
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Masonville resident Jason Oakley dressed up as the Easter Bunny to entertain children, such as Eva Mathey, 2, at the Easter egg hunt at the Buckhorn Presbyterian Church in Masonville on Saturday morning.
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A body was found Sunday at the Gunter Hill Campground, according to Captain Trent Beasley with the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office. Montgomery sheriff's deputies arrived on the scene Sunday morning.
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ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Authorities on the Greek island of Lesbos say they have blocked a ship carrying container homes for refugees and other migrants in protest at the refusal of the government and the European Union to move more people to Greece's mainland.
A government-chartered ship carrying the containers remained anchored at the island's main town Monday after municipal vehicles were used to block port facilities. The island's municipal board was due to meet later Monday to decide on whether to lift the blockade following talks with the government, state-run TV said.
The mayors of five Greek islands facing the coast of Turkey are demanding that the government and EU end a policy of containment for migrants — introduced last year as a deterrent against illegal migration — because living facilities are severely overcrowded.
Cooper re-signed with the Jets on Monday, Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News reports.
The deal aims to strengthen the depth up front and provide a security blanket for an already strong defensive group. Although Cooper likely won't start, the fourth year veteran has a chance to help out in situational schemes.
WORTHINGTON, Ohio (AP) — Police say an Ohio high school student faces criminal charges after officers found a handgun in a backpack on the school campus.
The unidentified student was arrested Thursday morning at Thomas Worthington High School outside of Columbus. Worthington police say the student will be charged with felony possession of a deadly weapon in a school safety zone and misdemeanor charges of carrying a concealed weapon and inducing panic.
Police are investigating whether a second student had the gun earlier in the day.
Worthington High School Principal Pete Scully sent an email to families Thursday that said school officials contacted police after being told the student had a gun.
Scully’s email said no threats had been made by the student.
FOUR OAKS, N.C. (WNCN) — A Johnston County man led deputies on a high speed chase before he crashed, his car caught fire and he then took off running Monday afternoon, officials say.
The chase involved speeds of nearly 100 mph and went through the school zone at West Johnston High School around 3 p.m., according to the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office.
James Willis Mooney, 44, of Four Oaks was arrested when he later crashed into a sign off N.C. Highway 210 east of Lassiter Road, deputies said.
Mooney then tried to run from his car that had caught fire, according to officials.
Mooney is charged with DWI and fleeing to elude arrest.
Mooney was jailed at the Johnston County Detention Center, where he was still being held Tuesday night.
Greek multi-instrumentalist Theodore seems to find creativity effortless.
Initially schooled in the traditional music of his homeland, he branched out to absorb everything from classical to club culture.
Debut album 'It Is But It's Not' followed numerous scores for film and theatre, demonstrating the vivid breadth of his approach.
Continually seeking out fresh inspiration, Theodore recently sat down to work on something new, something he had never done before.
New song 'Towards? (for what is to come)' is the result. Beautiful Sigur Ros-esque noise, it unfurls at its own pace, a patient display of stellar imagination.
Check it out now.
Catch Theodore at the following shows:
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12-18 Austin, Texas SXSW
21 New York City Rockwood Music Hall
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NEW BRITAIN, Conn. (WTNH) – A number of crews were called to a Saturday night fire in New Britain.
Units say a house fire was reported at 82 Rocky Hill Avenue around 9:57 p.m.
The New Britain Fire Department arrived on the scene and confirmed a working fire.
In total, five New Britain Fire Department engine companies and two ladder companies fought the fire.
Crews say gas service to the home was compromised by the fire, and a heavy odor of natural gas and blue flames were discovered on the home.
An electrical power line also burnt off the home and landed in the middle of the street. A safety perimeter was established until Eversource was able to cut power to the downed line.
Everyone in the home at the time of the fire got out safely. Eight people live in the house and were able to locate somewhere else to stay without outside assistance.
The cause of the fire is unknown at this time and is under investigation by the New Britain Fire Marshal’s Office.
CINCINNATI (AP) — The defense is set to present its case in the Ohio murder retrial of a former University of Cincinnati police officer.
Attorneys for Ray Tensing will start calling witnesses Thursday, with Tensing himself expected to take the stand as early as Friday.
The state rested its case Wednesday after Dr. Karen Looman of the Hamilton County coroner's office testified that Sam DuBose died instantly from a bullet fired into his head at a downward angle. Tensing looked away as graphic autopsy photos were shown in court.
Tensing, who is white, is charged in the 2015 traffic-stop shooting of the unarmed black motorist.
Tensing he has said he feared for his life as DuBose tried to drive away.
His first trial ended in a hung jury in November.
Rome, December 11 - The employment rate for 15-35-year-olds in Italy was 39.9% in 2016, down 10.4 percentage points with respect to at the start of the economic crisis in 2008, according to a government report released on Monday. The unemployment rate for 55-64-year-olds, on the other hand, rose 16 points to 50.3%, the report said. It added that there had been some signs of the negative trend for under-35s reversing over the last two years, with the employment rate rising by 0.1 and 0.7 of a point in 2015 and 2016 respectively.
Oklahoma City police are asking for help identifying a man they say stole a basket of items from a grocery store.
Officers say the suspect, who was captured on surveillance video, walked into the Green Acres Market near Southwest 89th St. and Pennsylvania Ave. on Jan. 18 and filled a shopping basket with merchandise. The man then walked out with the basket without paying, according to investigators.
Anyone with any information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 405-235-7300, or leave a tip online at www.okccrimetips.com.
Several trade unions representing school teachers, principals and administration officers have decided to continue with their planned trade union action today against the appointments given in the field of educational services to alleged victims of political revenge.
A number of trade unions including the Sri Lanka Education Administration Service Officers’ Union, Ceylon Teachers’ Union (CTU), Sri Lanka Teacher Services Union and the Teacher Educators’ Service Union are scheduled to engage in the ‘sick out’ where teachers would call in sick for a day.
The representatives of the aforementioned held talks with the Prime Minister at the PM’s Office in the Parliament regarding their decision to resort to trade union action.
Artillery shells Saudi army, mercenaries in Asir [14/أغسطس/2017]
ASIR, Aug 14 (Saba) – The artillery force of the army and popular forces hit gatherings of the Saudi army and its mercenaries in a number of sites in Asir border province, causing direct casualties, a military official told Saba on Monday.
The official said that the artillery targeted the gatherings in behind Alab border crossing, east of al-Rabwa and al-Hanger site.
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A Port Elizabeth policeman was robbed outside his house in Westering yesterday (03/02/18)
The 28-year-old man was held at gunpoint and disarmed of his firearm at about 11am in Shamrock Street.
Police spokesman Captain Johan Rheeder said a maroon VW Polo, with three men inside, had stopped as the officer arrived at his house.
“The men are believed to have followed the man to a house, where they confronted him when he stopped his car.
“One of the suspects had a firearm and held him at gunpoint while they stole his weapon. The men then sped off.”
Rheeder said no money or other items had been stolen.
Last year, several police officials, security guards and private firearm owners were targeted by gangs for their weapons.
Rheeder cautioned firearm owners to be extra vigilant as criminals targeted firearm owners for their weapons.
A case of armed robbery is under investigation.
Mental health, gender identity and immigration are subjects seeing more mass media coverage in American society today than ever before. But entertainment, such as television shows and movies, has also become a powerful force in social change.
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This past week saw intense action in the AFC Cup with the Matchday Five producing some exciting matches in the West, South, Central, East and ASEAN Zones.
Among all the stellar performances that we saw, we have picked out three standout performers for the fans to deliberate upon and decide whose contribution was the best of the lot.
Our first candidate is Marko Simic of Persija Jakarta. The striker was exceptional for the Indonesian side in their 4-0 win over Johor Darul Ta'zim, scoring all four goals. He was named the Goal's Asian Player of the Week.
Our second candidate is Bienvenido Maranon of Ceres Negros. He netted a hat-trick in their win over Boeung Ket.
Our final candidate for the honour is 4.25 SC's Kim Yu-Song who scored four goals in the team's win over Benfica Macau.
So, you have all the details. Now get voting and help us determine who came up with the most impressive performance in Asia this week.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Officials in Colorado have renewed an agreement to hold inmates for federal immigration authorities despite a legal challenge.
The El Paso County commissioners unanimously approved a one-year extension of the deal with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Tuesday.
The American Civil Liberties Union sued to try to stop the program on behalf of two men who were held for ICE after they posted bond. Earlier this year, a judge ordered them released as the lawsuit is considered.
Sheriff Bill Elder has criticized ICE for not stepping in to provide legal support. However, The Gazette reports that he says the agreement is still a “value tool” to hold people in the country illegally who have been charged with a crime.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — A pro-Trump group is airing ads in a dozen Republican-held congressional districts seeking support for the party's limping health care overhaul drive.
The ads come during a two-week congressional recess that's seen numerous GOP lawmakers endure stormy town hall meetings attended by supporters of President Barack Obama's health care law. They are running in districts from Pennsylvania to Arizona.
America First Policies says it is sinking $3 million into TV spots and internet commercials. The group is run by former Trump White House and campaign staffers.
President Donald Trump and GOP leaders want to repeal Obama's law. Leaders averted a planned House vote on their legislation last month because of Republican opposition.
The ads urge people to thank lawmakers "for standing with President Trump to repeal Obamacare now."
Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports is reporting that players will be allowed to express themselves more freely during the new “Players Weekend,” scheduled for August 25-27 this season. The idea was negotiated between the league and the players’ union.
Players will be allowed to personalize the name on the back of their jerseys, though it will need to be approved beforehand. They can wear colored spikes, gloves and wristbands, as long as the colors don’t interfere with an umpire’s ability to make a call and aren’t white. And a player can personalize a patch on his uniform, highlighting “an individual or organization that was instrumental to his development.”
Major League Baseball will then sell the uniforms from the “Players Weekend,” donating the proceeds to the Youth Development Foundation.
If the weekend goes well, Passan suggests the league could be inclined to relax some rules pertaining to uniforms in the future.
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Mitch Moses has been named in the Wests Tigers side for this weekend’s game against the Bulldogs, with a host of injuries and returning players shaking up the round eight team lists.
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Eagles coach Doug Pederson has confirmed that star quarterback Carson Wentz has a torn left ACL and will miss rest of the season and playoffs.
Wentz, a favorite in the NFL MVP race, had an MRI on Monday that confirmed the severity of the injury. Wentz was hurt late in the third quarter at Los Angeles. Backup Nick Foles rallied the Eagles (11-2) to a win that secured the NFC East title and put them in first place in the conference with three games remaining.
The Eagles have overcome several key injuries and now have to move forward without their most indispensable player. Nine-time Pro Bowl left tackle Jason Peters, return specialist/running back Darren Sproles, star linebacker Jordan Hicks and special-teams captain Chris Maragos already went down for the season.
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Rhee, the CEO of of Ashley Stewart, sat down with Amna Nawaz to explain why he — a Korean-American son of immigrants, working in finance — took the helm of a retail company aimed at plus-size African-American women and decided to save it.
KENAI, Alaska (AP) – The state has reduced the fines for an oil and gas company that failed to plug two Cook Inlet wells before the end of its leases.
The Peninsula Clarion reports state officials announced Friday that NordAq Energy will pay $25,000 for each well.
The fine is significantly less than the $771,000 fine that the state had originally proposed in December 2016 for failing to plug and abandon its Shadura 1 exploratory gas well north of Nikiski and its exploratory Tiger Eye 1 well on the west side of Cook Inlet.
NordAq finished plugging and abandoning the Tiger Eye well last September and the Shadura well in March.
It currently holds interest in some Beaufort Sea leases, but none in Cook Inlet.
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James Mattis, the US defence secretary, raised the stakes over North Korea's nuclear ambitions warning that any attack on Guam could swiftly escalate into war.
Mr Mattis gave a blunt warning to Kim Jong-un as CNN reported that spy satellites had seen fresh activity at North Korean missile sites.
Last week Pyongyang announced it had plans to test-fire four missiles towards the coast of Guam, a US Pacific Island territory just over 2,000 miles away from North Korea.
Even though Pyongyang said the missiles would fall short of Guam, Donald Trump warned that Pyongyang's threats would be met by "fire and fury".
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Valdez was optioned to Triple-A El Paso on Monday.
Valdez will return to the minors to clear room for Kirby Yates, who was reinstated from the family leave list in a corresponding move. He appeared in just one game during his most recent big-league stint, allowing one run while striking out one in two innings of work. Valdez will likely return to the Padres when another reliever is needed, but his 6.92 ERA in 13 innings this season will likely keep him in lower-leverage situations.
YORK, Pa. (AP) - Authorities say the son of a Pennsylvania mayor punched her in the face, knocking her to the ground, and kicked her several times in her back, head and face before a bystander intervened.
The York Dispatch reports (http://bit.ly/2wCCdLF ) 30-year-old Brandon Anderson attacked York Mayor Kim Bracey last Saturday at her campaign headquarters. Authorities say he was arrested at the scene and charged with simple assault, a misdemeanor.
Bracey released a statement Friday night saying her son is battling an opioid addiction. She said no family is immune from the drug epidemic and "we must do everything in our power to solve it."
The two-term mayor is seeking re-election.
People gathered at Chick-fil-A in Puyallup Wednesday in order to camp out for the opening of the store. Some had arrived as early as 5:15 in the morning in order to get one of the 100 gift cards the franchise said it would be giving away at 6 a.m. Thursday.
Congressional leaders had a tension-filled committee hearing while grilling the former CEO of the consumer credit reporting company Equifax. U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown, who sits on that committee, believes it’s time to strengthen financial information privacy laws.
Hackers broke through Equifax’ security and stole the private information of more than 140 million people.
Brown says Equifax and other companies need to be held accountable and face stiff penalties. And he'd like to see laws comparable to those that force medical professionals to protect sensitive health information.
“Maybe we ought to start thinking about financial data in the same way because it can be pretty damaging to people when in this case Equifax’ failure -- 145 million people had their data hacked by criminals.”
There’s no sign yet as to whether Senate Republicans would be on board with any new regulations.
Vice President Mike Pence, joined by his wife Karen Pence, fourth from left, surveys hurricane damage outside Holy Cross Episcopal Church in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands on Friday, Oct. 6, 2017. The church suffered extensive damage, including large holes in the roof. Kenneth Thomas AP Photo
Chelsea’s board and Maurizio Sarri are already on course to fall out over the Italian’s pursuit of Napoli forward Dries Mertens.
Former Napoli boss Sarri is set to become the next Chelsea manager when Antonio Conte is sacked.
According to the Telegraph, Sarri has made Mertens one of his top targets this summer ahead of his Stamford Bridge move.
But Conte is said to have asked for the Belgium international on two separate occasions and had no luck.
And that is because the Chelsea top brass have other ideas, with Borussia Dortmund ace Christian Pulisic at the top of their list.
× Wanted: Police seek suspect after robbery at credit union in Sheboygan
SHEBOYGAN — Sheboygan police are seeking a suspect after a robbery at the Union One Credit Union near 22nd and Superior Monday, August 14th.
It happened shortly before 5:00 p.m.
Police say employees reported a man entered the bank and demanded money. No weapon was displayed. Police say once the employee complied with his demands, the suspect left the bank on foot.
The suspect is described as a white man, standing between 6′ and 6’2″ tall. He has a graying goatee.
No one was hurt during this incident.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Sheboygan police.
Police activity in the area of N 22nd Street and Superior Ave. Please avoid the area. Update: See press release and photos of suspect. — Sheboygan Police (@Sheboygan_PD) August 15, 2017
Marilyn Jo Jost, 79, of Manasquan, passed away on Wednesday, April 18 at Sunnyside Manor in Wall due to complications of Parkinson’s disease.
Marilyn was born in Odon, Indiana and was a graduate of Union Hospital of Nursing in Terre Haute, Indiana and the University of Evansville in Evansville, Indiana. She
State Sen. Bill Stanley, R-Franklin County, left, shakes the hand of a demonstrator at the Capitol in Richmond, Va., Wednesday, May 30, 2018. The Senate is due to vote on a budget proposal today. Steve Helber AP Photo
Preston North End's fine form continued with victory at Burton Albion.
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Oklahoma City Police have identified the two victims in yesterday's early morning home invasion and homicide in a neighborhood near I-44 and SW 15th.
Latasha Paulson, 28, of Oklahoma City, died at the scene from gunshot wounds. 62-year-old Darrell Crockett was also shot but survived. He was treated for his injuries an released.
Police say one suspect entered the home then fled, along with another unknown accomplice. Both men stole a vehicle and drove off, a silver 1991 Ford F-250 pickup with tag number 416GBN and a green 1998 Chevrolet Blazer with tag number 847LKG.
Anyone with information about this homicide is asked to call the homicide tip line at 405-297-1200. Anyone who sees either of the vehicles is asked to call 911.
‘I’m A Celebrity’ stars Amir Khan and Iain Lee shared an uncomfortable exchange on ‘Extra Camp’, after the boxer confronted him about accusations he’d bullied him.
Things got tense between the pair as they were reunited on ITV2 spin-off show, following Sunday (10 December) night’s final.
Amir - along with fellow campmates Dennis Wise, Jamie Lomas and Rebekah Vardy - had faced allegations from viewers they had bullied Iain during their time in the jungle.
However, Amir was determined to set the record straight to Iain, in no uncertain terms.
‘On Point’ NPR Host Ashbrook Facing Misconduct Allegations
BOSTON (AP) – The host of one of National Public Radio’s most successful programs has been placed on leave while he’s investigated for allegations of wrongdoing including engaging in “creepy” sex talks and unwanted contact with 11 mostly young women and men.
The allegations against “On Point” host Tom Ashbrook include unwanted hugs and neck and back rubs to other people associated with the show. They were contained in a document and confirmed in multiple interviews by WBUR-FM, the Boston station that produces the show.
The station and station owner Boston University have hired an outside firm to investigate.
Ashbrook was put on leave last week. He says “once the facts come out” people will see him for who he is – “flawed but caring and decent” in his dealings with others.
“On Point” is carried by more than 290 NPR stations.
VANCOUVER, British Columbia — A stunt person was killed on the set of “Deadpool 2” Monday morning, TMZ reports.
The stunt person died after a motorcycle crash. The rider, who was female, lost control of the motorcycle, went airborne and crashed through the glass of a ground-floor studio inside Shaw Tower.
Witnesses said the rider never applied the brakes.
The rider’s identity is currently being withheld.
The accident comes just a month after stuntman John Bernecker died after an accident on the set of “The Walking Dead.”
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A new commission in Michigan is moving forward with a decades-long plan to revamp the state’s transportation and drinking-water systems and other infrastructure.
Gov. Rick Snyder signed a bill on Monday setting up a 27-member commission to provide recommendations on those matters.
The outgoing Republican governor introduced the idea in 2016, a year after alarms were sounded regarding lead contamination in Flint’s water supply. The state is still working to replace pipes in that city.
The commission will be split into a water council and a transportation council. It will place a priority on public health and the environment.
The new commission will manage the state’s water, transportation, roads and communication systems, among other things. The commission is expected to release a 30-year investment plan to improve those systems.
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Report: Chargers hope to have Mike Williams available in October
The Los Angeles Chargers are hoping to have first-round pick Mike Williams available for most of the season.
According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the Chargers are hopeful that they can get the wide receiver to make his debut in October as he works through a herniated disc in his back.
The Chargers may have to consider placing Williams on the Physically Unable to Perform list, but doing so would prevent him from playing until Week 7 when he could theoretically return sooner than that. He is already sprinting on the treadmill and making progress in his recovery, with the player and team electing not to take the surgical route.
Williams has missed training camp and will miss the start of the season, but it sounds like the team is optimistic that they’ll have him available for a good part of the season.
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Ex-Pa. Chief Judge Joins Blank Rome In Philly
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 3:44 PM EST) -- Blank Rome LLP has hired James Giles, the former chief judge of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, to serve of counsel in its Philadelphia office following his recent retirement from crosstown rival Pepper Hamilton LLP.
Giles is set to join the firm’s commercial litigation group where he will focus on alternative dispute resolution and counseling clients through complex matters in both state and federal court.
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The former Ukip leader said he thought the Tory MP was “getting ready” while Mrs May has been enjoying a three-week break with her husband Philip in Italy.
Speaking on his LBC show, Mr Farage poured cold water on claims the MP for North East Somerset did not want to make a move now.
He said: “Everyone says that Mogg does not want to have a run at this now, that he really wants to wait and have a go at this later.
"But I’m not so sure.
NEW YORK (AP) — An acclaimed poet and editor says she will correct any errors in her current book after a critic alleged she had improperly lifted material.
Jill Bialosky said in a statement Thursday that she had "inadvertently" used "fragments" from "common biographical sources" for her memoir "Poetry Will Save Your Life."
On Wednesday, William Logan had alleged in a post on the Tourniquet Review that Bialosky took passages from Wikipedia and other websites without crediting them. One example showed a close resemblance between a section in her book on the poet Robert Lowell and an excerpt from Lowell's Wikipedia page. Bialosky's publisher, Atria Books, issued a statement defending the book and saying any errors would be fixed.
Bialosky's other works include "The Players" and "The End of Desire."
The San Bernardino County Girls Athlete of the Week:
Name: Alyssa Graham
School: Grand Terrace
Sport: Softball
Year: Senior
Noteworthy: Graham went 4 for 4 with a double, triple and two home runs as the Titans defeated Fontana to remain unbeaten in Sunkist League play. She drove in six runs in the game, matching her career high. Graham homered earlier in the week in a victory over Colton.
Voting: Athletes of the week are chosen by the Southern California News Group staff. You can vote for Southern California’s Athletes of the Week at the SoCal Prep Legends website at socalpreplegends.com.
The location of the new pedestrian bridge to the Delaware Riverfront is shown on a map of the Trenton waterfront. It will give 84,000 Trenton residents access to an area they've been cut off from for decades.
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A former Mayor of Lockport died on Monday morning. Tim Murphy was taken by paramedics to Silver Cross Hospital where he was pronounced deceased. Murphy was mayor of Lockport from 2005 to 2009. He did not run for re-election when his term was up in 2009. Tim Murphy was 45-years-old.
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(OUAGADOUGOU) — Suspected Islamic extremists opened fire at a Turkish restaurant in the capital of Burkina Faso late Sunday, killing at least 18 people in the second such attack on a restaurant popular with foreigners in the last two years.
There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the violence, which continued into the early hours Monday. Gunfire could be heard almost seven hours after the attack began.
A military helicopter crashed at a golf course in Leonardtown, Maryland, a spokesperson for the Maryland State Police told ABC News.
The police are currently assisting with a medical evacuation following the incident.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
Burlington Republican Rep. Steve Ross is sponsoring a bill to allow towns and cities to add quarter cent to sales taxes to be used for infrastructure spending with voters' approval. "The bill is badly needed," Ross said after the House finished business Wednesday evening.
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The U.S. Air Force and its mission partners successfully launch the ORS-5 satellite on an Orbital ATK Minotaur IV from Space Launch Complex 46 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida. The Space & Missile Systems Center introduces you to part one of the Mission Spotlight Series, ORS-5 "The Mission".
HAMPTON, Va. – A docked boat sank into the Hampton River on Tuesday morning, leaking fuel and prompting a HAZMAT response.
A call reporting the sinking boat was received at 9:55 a.m. and Hampton Fire crews responded to the 600 block of River Street.
The 25-foot boat was docked when it sank. The boat was unoccupied, but the owner says approximately 25 to 30 gallons of fuel has leaked into the Hampton River.
There is no further information at this time. Stay with News 3 for updates.
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Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 1:16 PM EDT) -- In Doe v. Etihad Airways, No. 16-1042 (6th Cir. Aug. 30, 2017), the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit radically altered the scope of an air carrier’s liability under the Montreal Convention, the international treaty controlling an air carrier’s liability to passengers for damages to persons or property during international flight.
The plaintiff, Jane Doe, was returning from Abu Dhabi to Chicago aboard a flight operated by Etihad Airways. After reaching inside the seatback pocket in front of her, she pricked her finger...
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COLUMBIANA, Ohio (WYTV) – A lucky fourth grader from Columbiana will have her design on an Ohio Department of Transportation plow this winter.
Madeline Huber’s “A Charlie Brown Christmas” won the contest at Joshua Dixon Elementary in Columbiana.
This is the third year in a row that the school has had the contest.
Staff voted to pick the winner, and the rest of Madeline’s fourth-grade classmates helped to paint the plow.
You’ll soon be able to see the plow on the streets and in the city’s parade.
A nine year old boy has caught the attention of a Bundesliga side thanks to his Lego skills.
In our previous story we showed a video of Joe Bryant, nine of Gossops Green, Crawley, building FC Köln's RheinEnergieStadion out of Lego.
Joe with the FC Kln stadium
After completing the stadium, FC Köln were notified of Joe's creation.
FC Köln were so impressed with his stadium, they sent him free tickets to a FC Köln home game and a FC Köln shirt.
Joe's dad, Phil, 44, was delighted with the recognition that Joe had received from the German club.
Posting on his Facebook account, Phil said that FC Köln were a "proper club".
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Families and friends are gathering around the grill for Independence day, and those all-American meals often include burgers, steaks and asparagus.Executive Chef of Tim Soldat from Morton's The Steakhouse stopped by the studio to teach us simple, delicious recipes perfect for holiday barbecues.If you'd rather let someone else do the grilling, Morton's is offering three courses for $40 from Wednesday, July 4 to Saturday, July 7.
Photo taken on March 19, 2018 shows the Rongjiang river after heavy rainfalls in Rong'an County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. (Xinhua/Tan Kaixing)
Photo taken on March 19, 2018 shows the Rongjiang river after heavy rainfalls in Rong'an County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. (Xinhua/Tan Kaixing)
Photo taken on March 19, 2018 shows the Rongjiang river after heavy rainfalls in Rong'an County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. (Xinhua/Tan Kaixing)
Photo taken on March 19, 2018 shows the Rongjiang river after heavy rainfalls in Rong'an County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. (Xinhua/Tan Kaixing)
RIO GRANDE — As part of an investigation into the allegation of sexual misconduct, Matthew W. Case, 43, of Rio Grande, was been taken into custody Saturday and incarcerated in the Gallia County Jail for four counts of Gross Sexual Imposition.
Gallia County Sheriff Matt Champlin has released some details regarding an ongoing investigation that his office is conducting in cooperation with Ohio Bureau of Investigations Crimes Against Children’s Unit.
”Investigators with the Gallia County Sheriff’s Office and Ohio B.C.I. are still investigating this matter and further details will be available as this investigation continues,” said Champlin. “Investigators have been in consultation with (Gallia) Prosecuting Attorney Jason Holdren in regards to the charges in this matter and we will continue to consult with Prosecutor Holdren as we further our investigation.”
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A special celebration held Wednesday night inside Evansville's newly renovated Ruth's House.
The emergency shelter has been open for several years, but thanks to new donations the property have been fully renovated.
The work includes new flooring, new beds, fresh paint, and a larger backyard.
The capacity of the shelter has also been increased to 20, which gives them the opportunity to reach more women.
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With 2017 upon us, there will be another year of news in the City of Airdrie.
Former Airdrie resident Douglas Garland goes on trial (Jan. 16th) for the murder of Alvin & Kathy Liknes, and their Grandson Nathan O'Brien.
Asian themed New Horizon Shopping Centre under construction.
Airdrie's Aaron Dell and Ty Rattie live NHL dreams.
Affects of the new Carbon Tax.
Residents prepare to welcome two new Airdrie Shopping Centres.
Many of the stories that shaped 2016 will carry on into the new year as well:
City Council faces need for more facilities.
The battle for better health care in Airdrie rages on.
Population contiues to grow.
Crossfield considers cameras in town.
Airdrie organization Haiti Arise continues to help rebuilding efforts in Haiti.
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* Concentric awarded contract with leading global OEM of material handling equipment
* Says production has already started in Q1 of 2017 and is estimated to generate total worldwide revenues of approximately MSEK 45 over a 5 year period
* Says awarded contract from a leading global OEM of material tele-handlers, boom and vertical lifts to produce hydraulic power units (HPUs) for their next generation of material handling equipment. Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting by Stockholm Newsroom)
GREEN, Ohio — A 17-year-old could face charges after making threats at Green High School.
According to the Summit County Sheriff’s Office, on Oct. 6, deputies responded to the school after reports that the teen posted photos and made threats on social media.
The teen claimed to be at the high school at the time of the post.
Green High School was locked down, and deputies completed a thorough search of the school. The suspect was subsequently found at an Akron address, and the lockdown was lifted at 9:50 a.m.
Charges may be pending the outcome of the investigation.
Kansas City Royals first baseman Hunter Dozier struggled in 2015 and said on May 29, 2018 that he questioned his ability to play baseball. After being called up this year, he would like to stay in the majors.
CLEVELAND — LeBron James will sit out Friday's exhibition game against the Indiana Pacers as he recovers from a sprained left ankle.
James got hurt on Sept. 27 when he stepped on a teammate's foot in practice. He took part in Cleveland's workout on Thursday and the club wanted to see how he responded before deciding if he would try to go against the Pacers. He's going to sit again as a precaution, the team said.
The three-time champion also missed Wednesday's preseason opener against Atlanta. Cleveland next plays on Tuesday against Chicago.
James and his teammates attended Thursday night's AL Division Series matchup between the Indians and New York Yankees.
Iman Shumpert will miss Friday's game with a sprained left foot that is expected to keep him out for a week or more.
The Cavaliers open the regular season on Oct. 17 against the Boston Celtics.
March 19 (Reuters) - Alphabet Inc:
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MUSKEGON, Mich. (AP) — An 8-year-old is suspected in the death of a 1-year-old boy who was left unsupervised in a home day care in Michigan.
Muskegon Police Chief Jeffrey Lewis tells reported that the toddler’s body was found concealed Friday morning in a bedroom. He says the primary witness is only 5 years old. He did not yet know a cause of death.
He said the 1-year-old had been crying and “the 8-year-old dealt with the baby crying.”
Bryanna Reasonover says she found her son’s body in a playpen when she went to pick up three children she had dropped off the previous night.
The 8-year-old was taken to a hospital for a mental evaluation.
Kerry County Council has announced funding allocations under the Arts Grants and Bursaries Scheme for 2018.
Awards totalling almost €17,000 will be made in the South and West Kerry Municipal District, including to €1,300 to Chamber Music on Valentia.
There’s €8,500 going to organisations, individual artists, and artists in schools in the Killarney MD; among them is €2,000 for the Handed Down Series and World Fiddle Day.
Grants of €5,200 will be given out in the Listowel MD, with €250 for the Ballydonoghue Bardic Festival among them.
In the Tralee MD, awards worth €5,700 are being allocated; one of those to benefit is the Tralee Art Group, which will get €500.
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Until further notice, all monthly Caledonia Township meetings will be held at 7:00pm the last Wednesday of the month at Elsies Bar and Grill.
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From opposite corners of our continent, Britain and Turkey have for some decades shared a similar perspective on the European land mass between us. Both have looked to Europe to boost their prosperity and, through NATO, to reinforce their common security. Both have an imperial past and a strong sense of independence, but have tried to find a way to work within the EU nonetheless – Turkey by applying to join it as long ago as 1987.
A Europe that could have held on to Britain and accommodated Turkey in its ranks would have contained crucial gateways to both the transatlantic world of the west and the Muslim and Asian worlds of the east. Indeed, the great vision of a fully democratic Muslim nation becoming permanently anchored in Europe was what motivated British politicians to support EU membership for Turkey. This was a great strategic prize – the answer to any ‘clash of civilisations’, the...
THERE'S an elephant in the room when it comes to flood protection for Lismore - raising the levee.
Why are we not talking about it?
Lismore Council has put it off for discussion until next year despite having a two-day flood workshop this week.
To be sure, some fantastic things have come out of this workshop, such as a recommendation for a flood recovery app and a 3D flood modelling.
There's also likely to be more sharing of knowledge between businesses about how to raise stock in a hurry during a flood event.
But why the silence on raising the levee when Lismore Mayor Isaac Smith said in April we "need to look at every avenue for flood-proofing Lismore”.
April 28 Felda Global Ventures Holdings Bhd :
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* Approvals in respect of the development of PT TAA’S land which commenced in late 2014
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LIRR president: Fixes will cost up to $20 million
NEW YORK (AP) — The Long Island Rail Road's president says it will cost up to $20 million to reverse growing service problems.
Newsday says Patrick Nowakowski spoke Monday to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's LIRR Committee.
About three-quarters of the money will go toward expanded labor costs. Signal workers will be stationed at key railroad locations around the clock for a quicker response.
The remainder of the cost will go toward contracts for new services and technology, including third-rail heaters and track switch covers.
The railroad also aims to improve communications with customers.
State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli said Thursday that 2017 marked the LIRR's worst on-time performance in 18 years. His office's report said over 9 million riders were inconvenienced by delays and cancellations, costing an estimated $75 million in lost productivity.
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If you need a good story on this Monday after too much sugar from the Easter Bunny, here you go. 50 years ago a woman was attacked on the Boston Marathon route for…wait for it…
RUNNING! Why? Read on and find out where she was today during the 121st Boston Marathon.
Click here to read more.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) - Missouri Attorney General Josh Hawley says he wants to develop the first statewide program to provide free legal help to military service members.
Hawley announced Monday that he plans to form a Military Legal Assistance Team. That team will work with attorneys from military bases in Missouri to find private attorneys who will provide pro bono services to service members with certain legal needs.
The team will formally launch early next year.
Hawley said in a news release that the board will determine which legal needs would qualify for the program and create a strategy for recruiting attorneys to provide the help.
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SINGAPORE stocks resumed trading higher on Thursday afternoon, with the Straits Times Index rising 8.95 points, or 0.3 per cent to 3,452.9 as at 1pm.
Gainers outnumbered losers 194 to 135 after about 963.7 million shares worth S$711.6 million changed hands.
The most actively traded counter by volume was Accrelist, which was flat at 0.6 Singapore cent, with 71.4 million shares changing hands.
Active index stocks included YZJ Shipbuilding (SGD) which was up by 5.41 per cent to S$0.975; and DBS which rose 1.03 per cent to S$28.52.
CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – Friday is your chance to support the American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women campaign. It’s “National Wear Red Day!”
The movement aims to end heart disease and stroke in women. Every year, more than 400,000 women die from heart disease. It’s the number one killer of both men and women, but the warning signs can be different for women.
On February 2nd, we #WearRedAndGive for the ones we love the most. Join the @GoRedForWomen sisterhood and together we can beat heart disease and stroke. https://t.co/6LXEQymYqv pic.twitter.com/dLd54piF6T — GoRedForWomen (@GoRedForWomen) February 2, 2018
The AHA’s Go Red For Women campaign hopes to increase women’s awareness and help fund research to discover more knowledge about cardiovascular health.
Skales Reveals Weirdest Place He Has Had s*x, His Favourite Part Of Woman’s Body
Kaduna born Nigerian rapper & singer, Raoul John Njeng-Njeng, who performs under the mononym Skales, in an edition of Netsecretquestions revealed the weirdest place he has had s*x, his favourite part of woman’s body and his wildest s*xual fantasies. ‘I will kill Bobrisky, kiss Toke Makinwa and date Yemi Alade’ – The 26-year-old ‘Shake body’ …
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A MAN AMONGST SHORT MEN Rare, Surreal Color Footage Of The Tallest Man To Ever Live, Robert Wadlow
Wadlow, who grew to 8'11" as a result of hyperplasia of the pituitary gland, died in 1940 at the age of 22.
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A Facebook post that police allege was written by the Toronto van attack suspect contains militaristic language linked to an online group of men who feel victimized because they are involuntarily celibate, experts say.
The post was allegedly written before the Monday afternoon attack, which killed 10 people and injured 14 others. Alek Minassian, 25, appeared in court Tuesday to face charges in connection with the pedestrian deaths and injuries.
In the Facebook post, a user named Alek Minassian wrote: “The Incel Rebellion has already begun! We will overthrow all the Chads and Stacys! All hail the Supreme Gentleman Elliot Rodger!”
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In this Aug. 8 photo, first grade and kindergarten Spanish language immersion teacher Marelis "Lisi" Miller, right, greets students and parents the day before school at Summit Elementary School, in Bloomington, Ind. For a brand-new teacher, the first day of class is just about as exciting and nerve-wracking as it was when they were kindergartners. Kelly Wilkinson AP
Rugby Africa and Tunisia rugby chiefs have offered "sincere apologies" to the Zimbabwe team and management after players slept on streets ahead of a Rugby World Cup qualifier.
Pictures posted on social media showed Zimbabwe players on the pavements in Tunisia prior to Saturday's match against their hosts in Beja.
The Zimbabwe party were left furious at a poor standard of hotel accommodation, while also claiming they had experienced a six-hour airport delay over visa issues after arriving in Tunisia.
Saturday's game is part of Africa's Rugby Gold Cup competition, with Rugby Africa responsible for the fixtures.
In a joint statement issued with the Tunisia Rugby Union, Rugby Africa said: "Rugby...
The first trailer for Netflix sitcom Friends From College has arrived, featuring some of the biggest names in US comedy.
In the clip, main players Keegan-Michael Key (Obama’s “anger translator”), How I Met Your Mother’s Cobie Smulders and The Wonder Years’ Fred Savage are joined in the trailer by up-and-comer Billy Eichner and the incredible Kate McKinnon, who played Hillary to Alec Baldwin’s Trump on Saturday Night Live during the 2016 Presidential Election.
Check out the trailer below (warning: strong language).
The show is the brainchild of husband-and-wife duo Nick Stoller (Bad Neighbours, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, The Five-Year Engagement) and Francesca Delblanco, and it centres around a group of former Harvard students who reunite as misanthropic 40-somethings in New York City years after their graduation.
We're pretty excited about it.
Friends From College is released on Netflix on 14 July
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MILWAUKEE (AP) — Police say the teenage driver fatally shot by a sheriff’s deputy at Milwaukee’s lakefront was a suspect in an exchange of gunfire with a man one day earlier.
Authorities say 19-year-old Terry Williams died Tuesday after he was shot in the head by the Milwaukee County sheriff’s deputy on Sunday night. Sheriff’s officials say another deputy was attempting to stop Williams for a traffic violation when Williams drove up a curb along the busy lakefront and was shot by the deputy who was on foot.
One of two passengers in Williams’ SUV was wounded by gunfire. Deputies say a loaded gun was found inside.
Milwaukee police said Wednesday that on Saturday, Williams fired a rifle and struck the car of a man with whom he had exchanged words and gunfire.
× With series tied, Bucks take the court in Boston vs. the Celtics for Game 5
MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night, April 24 will look to take the lead in their series with the Boston Celtics in Boston.
They’re all big games in a playoff series, but Game 5 will be especially important for the Bucks, who have been unable to win in Boston. On Tuesday, they learned one of the Celtics will be making his return to the court.
Guard Marcus Smart has been medically cleared to return for Game 5. Smart has been out since mid-March with a thumb injury — and the Bucks are prepared for when he takes the court.
On the Bucks’ side, John Henson did not make the trip to Boston. He has been out the last two games for Milwaukee, so this will once again be an opportunity for Thon Maker to continue to shine off the bench for the Bucks.
Fryer smacked a double and scored a run in his only plate appearance during Sunday's 9-3 loss to the Yankees.
The backup catcher pinch hit for Yadier Molina to open the ninth and promptly smacked a two-bagger to right field off Yankees reliever Dellin Betances, eventually coming around to score his second run of the season on Randal Grichuk's fielder's choice. Fryer has logged only eight at-bats and one start on the season, and is projected for sporadic playing time given Molina's ironman reputation behind the plate.
(Kitco News) – Gold prices have backed off a bit in the wake of the just-concluded FOMC meeting that saw the Federal Reserve raise interest rates slightly. A downbeat U.S. retail sales report, a tame consumer price index report, and a lower U.S. dollar …
Murder Charges for Carlton County Shooting Suspect
Montano Allegedly Shot and Killed his Uncle
PROGRESS TOWNSHIP, Minn. – James Montano, 32, has been charged with second degree murder, first degree attempted murder and second degree assault.
Montano allegedly shot his Uncle, Andrew Gokee, in the head on Friday night.
Gokee, 57, died on Sunday from his injuries.
The shooting happened at a residence located at 4020 Kari Road in Progress Township.
Montano was located by police in the woods not far from the home with a gunshot wound to the chest. He was treated at St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth for his injuries and released back into custody.
His next court appearance is scheduled for May 7 and bail has been set at $500,000.
A Go Fund Me has been set up by the family to help cover medical expenses and funeral costs for the victim.
A spokesman says former President George H.W. Bush is in "good spirits" at a Maine hospital but will need several more days of treatment.
The 93-year-old was taken to a hospital on Sunday when he experienced low blood pressure and fatigue hours after attending a pancake breakfast at the American Legion post in Kennebunkport.
His spokesman said in a tweet Wednesday that Bush is talkative and in good spirits but that the treatments to address his blood pressure "are expected to take several more days."
The nation's 41st president arrived in Maine on May 20 after being treated for a blood infection. He's without his wife of 73 years, Barbara Bush, who died in April in Houston.
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Ivanka Trump, one of President Trump's daughters, will be in the Hawkeye state today.
She will be making a stop in Waukee to discuss workforce concerns. The visit is part of a large effort by the president to advance his infrastructure plan.
Trump will be with Gov. Reynolds, and take part in a round-table discussion about Iowa's approach to education.
Part of the discussion will be about the skills training opportunities provide to students.
Nigerian govt taking steps to fight cyber crime – AGF
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Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi receives a ceremonial military welcome in Canberra, where she is greeted by Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull. No reporter narration.
A Youngstown man convicted on a charge filed after a deadly crash on the city's Southside will be sentenced on the eve of his birthday.
Eric Wallace, 28, pleaded guilty in October to aggravated vehicular homicide.
According to an indictment, Wallace was under the influence of cocaine when his car ran into another car at Market Street and West LaClede Avenue on January 12, 2016. As part of a plea bargain, a charge of operating a vehicle under the influence was dropped.
Jerome Lee Campbell-Atkins, 40, who was in the other car, died in that crash.
Wallace, who turns 29 on Tuesday, could face eight years in prison when he is sentenced this afternoon.
Dongsanqi village is the latest community to be demolished under a municipal campaign to dismantle what the city authority says are unsafe dwellings following years of "disorderly" development.
Mr Mattis’ words have come as he met UK Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson at the Pentagon on Thursday.
The pair discussed ways to bolster US-UK defence cooperation in an attempt to strengthen the special relationship before it is turned over the next generation.
However, Mr Mattis’ words have come as the UK’s Ministry of Defence is preparing itself to deal with a black hole of more than £20billion over the next decade.
Leaked proposals have shown that British defence chiefs last year considered cutting 11,000 soldiers from the Armed Forces to save money as part of a Whitehall security review.
Shreveport police are investigating a shooting that sent one of three brothers to a hospital.
And investigators suspect another of the three brothers was the shooter.
It happened at 5:34 p.m. Wednesday at Village Square in the 4200 block of Greenwood Lane, according to Caddo 911 dispatch records and police Cpl. Marcus Hines.
The two oldest brothers were arguing over the youngest of the three siblings, said an officer on the scene.
Detectives think the middle brother got their mother's gun out of a closet and shot the oldest brother in his upper chest.
There's no immediate word from authorities on the names or ages of those involved.
Police have five units on the scene, down from 11 earlier.
Two of the three Shreveport Fire Department units dispatched to that location remain there.
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WARSAW, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Polish Finance Minister Mateusz Morawiecki was sworn in by President Andrzej Duda as the country’s new prime minister on Monday, replacing Beata Szydlo, who became a Deputy Prime minister.
The ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party sacked the popular Szydlo last week in a bid to improve Poland’s image abroad and prepare the conservatives for a series of upcoming elections . (Reporting by Marcin Goclowski and Justyna Pawlak, writing by Lidia Kelly, editing by Larry King)
NATIONAL CITY, Calif. – A driver hit three parked cars and a moving one before flipping hers on a National City road Monday morning, police said.
The woman became trapped when her car landed upside down in the 2800 block of E. Division Street around 7:30 a.m., according to National City police. Witnesses ran over to her vehicle where they found her unconscious.
Paramedics took her to UC San Diego Medical Center in Hillcrest where she was in “rough shape,” according to police.
Police blocked the area from traffic to investigate the crash.
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Inspired by the first revolution led on social media, Arab Spring (2010), Mycelial is a new performance that questions the existence of kinetic empathy through technology platforms. Using data captured from twitter feeds (# Egypt, #Yesallwomen & #BlackLivesMatter) during the social uprising, Chicago-based artist Erica Mott translates the rate, rhythm, emotional affect and spacialization of this feed through algorithmic analysis into choreography for 4 dancers (2 from Egypt, 2 from the US). Mott collaborates with coder, Hugh Sato and an Egyptian new media artist to create this new performance and immersive installation where one may have the embodied experience of a social uprising and feel a more empathic connection with virtual bodies across the world
At least 10 new breweries have opened in old churches across the country since 2011, and at least four more are slated to open in the next year. The trend started after the 2007 recession as churches merged or closed because of dwindling membership. Sex abuse settlements by the Roman Catholic Church starting in the mid-2000s were not a factor because those payments were largely covered by insurers, according to Terrence Donilon, spokesman for the archdiocese of Boston.
DPS troopers responded to a single vehicle rollover accident near Shallowater on Friday evening but the driver was no where to be found.
Around 9 p.m. a crash was reported at FM 2528 and CR 5700 and shortly after DPS troopers and EMS crews responded. No one was present at the crash site but the vehicle was damaged.
DPS has no more information to release at this time.
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“During an earnings conference call, Inventec’s CEO said that Apple’s HomePod would have little material impact on the company’s future results as quantities of the device will probably be constrained at launch,” Mike Wuerthele reports for AppleInsider.
“Speaking to investors, Inventec CEO David Ho confirmed that the HomePod would ship to Apple in the fourth fiscal quarter, with tight constraints,” Wuerthele reports. “After the conference call, an analyst predicted that Inventec would likely only ship 500,000 units of the HomePod in 2017.”
Wuerthele reports, “An unnamed source within Inventec told the Nikkei Asian Review on Monday that the HomePod would in part shift to rival Foxconn in 2018 at some point — but when specifically was not made clear.”
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A man was taken to hospital after a two-car crash on a Midlands motorway.
The accident involving a BMW and a second car took place shortly before 7pm on Thursday (October 5) close to the southbound Weeford toll plaza.
West Midlands Ambulance Service sent an ambulance and a paramedic officer to the scene.
The driver of one vehicle, a man in his 30s, suffered back, neck and wrist pain and was treated at the scene. He was immobilised and taken to Good Hope Hospital.
The second driver also a man in his 30s was assessed and then discharged at the scene.
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The accident caused traffic delays between Junction 4 of the toll road, Weeford Junction, the A38 and A5 and Junction 3, Langley Mill for Sutton Coldfield.
The ambulance crew left the scene at 8.09pm.
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State Bank of India, the country’s biggest lender by assets, said on Sunday it had cut its lending rates by 90 basis points for maturities ranging from overnight to three-year tenures, after experiencing a surge in deposits.
After the move, its so-called overnight marginal cost of funds-based lending rate (MCLR) fell to 7.75 percent from 8.65 percent, while three-year loan rates will now be 8.15 percent from 9.05 percent previously. Lending rates were also cut across other maturities effective Sunday.
Banks have received an estimated 14.9 trillion rupees ($219.30 billion) in old 500, and 1,000 rupees notes from depositors since the government in Nov. 8 unexpectedly banned the banknotes in a bid to fight counterfeiting and bring unaccounted cash to the economy.
That had raised expectations banks would have room to cut lending rates, which is seen as vital to increase credit growth and spark a revival in private investments.—AN
Dallas police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing man who was last seen early Tuesday.
Michael Edward Porter was last seen about 12:30 a.m. in the 3000 block of Emmett Street and is believed to be a danger to himself. Porter is described as a 63-year-old white male with brown hair and blue eyes. He is 5-foot-7 and weighs about 300 lbs. It’s unknown what he was last seen wearing.
Anyone with information on Porter’s location is asked to call 911 or the Dallas Police Missing Persons Unit at 214-671-4268.
ROSEBURG, Ore. — An Oregon boy accused of killing his sister, foster mother and foster sister last fall has pleaded not guilty to charges of aggravated murder.
Court records show 16-year-old Kevin Adams entered the plea Thursday, and a Douglas County judge scheduled a February 2019 trial date.
Adams was arrested Nov. 7 after his foster father called dispatchers to report the killings in the unincorporated community of Lookingglass.
Authorities found three bodies — 55-year-old Donya Adams, 26-year-old Amory Adams and 10-year-old Payshience Adams.
Sheriff’s Lt. Chris Merrifield wrote in court papers that the boy told investigators he shot his relatives, and then waited for his foster father to return and call police.
The teen is being tried as an adult. He’s ineligible for the death penalty, but could get life in prison.
CRESTVIEW, Fla. — A Florida man arrested for destroying a liquor store under construction told police he was Alice in Wonderland and that a "hookah-smoking caterpillar" ordered him to attack the site.
Crestview police said in a post on Facebook that Matthew Horace Jones is accused of breaking into a fenced-in area and using a forklift to cause more than $100,000 in damage. He faces grand theft felony and other charges.
Witnesses called 911 and police went to the site. The police report says Jones aimed the forklift toward officers, who stopped him at gunpoint.
Police quoted Jones as identifying himself as Alice in Wonderland, blaming the attack on "a hookah-smoking caterpillar" and saying that he had a problem with "building a place to sell alcohol."
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HC Rotterdam’s Jeroen Hertzberger and SV Kampong’s David Harte and Sander de Wijn have all been signed up as part of UniKL’s team for next month’s Malaysian Hockey League.
They will join Australian internationals Glenn Turner, Kieran Govers and Tim Deavin as part of a six-strong set of new additions for the team coached by Arul Selvaraj.
Selvaraj previously worked with Harte during his time in Ireland as national assistant coach and he is looking forward to working with a top set of players this time around.
“We are fortunate to get the services of these players and credit goes to the management as they planned the signings early,” said Selvaraj.
“We are looking forward to a good season and preparations have started with the local players. The foreign signings are expected to report after Christmas.”
On the local front, UniKL have the services of national players Marhan Jalil and Najmi Farizal along with Joel Samuel van Huizen.
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SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Freshman Jhivvan Jackson came off the bench to hit four 3-pointers and score 22, Keaton Wallace added 11 points, eight rebounds and four assists and UT San Antonio shocked Western Kentucky 74-63 on Saturday.
The Roadrunners (13-11, 6-5 Conference USA) knocked down 8 of 23 shots from 3-point range (35 percent), while holding the Hilltoppers (16-7, 8-2) to 2 of 20 from distance. UT San Antonio made 16 of 20 from the foul line, while Western Kentucky connected on just 17 of 30 attempts (57 percent). The Roadrunners have won three straight.
Taveion Hollingsworth scored 21 on 8-of-13 shooting for the Hilltoppers, while Justin Johnson had 13 points and 13 rebounds for his eighth double-double of the season.
Jackson had three 3-pointers in a game-opening 17-5 run and the Roadrunners never looked back in the wire-to-wire win.
The Hilltoppers, who handed third-ranked Purdue one of its two losses on the season and also boast a win over SMU, got no closer than nine points after intermission.
WASHINGTON (AP) - The IRS says it's following President Donald Trump's executive order on health care by easing enforcement of the unpopular Obama-era requirement for people to have coverage or risk fines.
Trump directed federal agencies to ease the health law's rules after he took office.
An IRS spokesman says the IRS had planned to start rejecting returns this year on which the taxpayer failed to indicate whether or not he had coverage.
But the IRS says it will keep processing such returns, as it has in the past.
Many of the law's supporters consider the coverage requirement essential for nudging younger, healthy people into the insurance pool to keep premiums in check.
The IRS says the requirement is still the law.
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. officials are blaming the North Korean government for a series of cyberattacks dating to 2009 against media, aerospace, financial sectors and infrastructure in the United States and across the world.
The FBI and the Department of Homeland Security issued a warning this week, saying the cyberattacks were carried out by actors within the North Korean government, known as “Hidden Cobra.”
The alert issued Tuesday says that both DHS and the FBI believe Hidden Cobra will continue to use cyber operations to advance their government’s military and strategic objectives.
Cricket-Morgan unbowed as befuddled England fluff their lines
CARDIFF, June 14 England captain Eoin Morgan cut a frustrated figure after his team delivered a muddled and lacklustre performance in a humiliating eight-wicket loss to Pakistan in the Champions Trophy semi-finals on Wednesday.
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Vitaly Mutko speaks during an interview with Reuters in Moscow, Russia February 2, 2018. REUTERS/Sergei Karpukhin
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian Deputy Prime Minister Vitaly Mutko said on Friday preparations for the 2018 soccer World Cup were on track and that authorities had no concerns regarding the state of the 12 venues that will host matches.
Mutko told Reuters that authorities were working seriously on curbing racism in Russian soccer and that stadium security had been increased in the run-up to the tournament.
Russia will host the World Cup from June 14 to July 15 in 12 venues spread across 11 cities including Moscow, St Petersburg and Sochi.
(Reporting by Gabrielle Tétrault-Farber; Editing by Andrew Heavens)
Government authorities have been informed about the fake account and firm legal action will be taken against the concerned individuals in accordance with the law,” said the statement.
The city of Columbus will alter or suspend all services on Monday, Oct. 9 in observance of Columbus Day. This is with the exception of emergency services such as fire, police, and ambulance.
See closures below:
Waste/Recycle (Monday routed will be collected Wednesday, Oct. 11. All other services will be provided on their normal collection day.)
311 Citizens Service Center
Landfills-Granite Bluff/Pine Grove
Parks and Recreation administration office (Parks and Recreation facilities will open)
Animal Control
METRA Bus Service administration office (No Saturday Bus Service)
Recorder’s Court (8:00 a.m. session only)
Civic Center administration office
All regular services and normal hours of operation will resume on Tuesday, October 10, 2017, except for Garbage Service.
Normal Garbage Service will resume on Thursday, Oct.12, 2017.
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SOFIA: Bulgaria has asked Russian Aircraft Corporation MiG to overhaul and maintain its 15 aged MiG-29 fighter jets in a four-year deal worth up to 81.3 million levs (US$49 million), the country's defence ministry said on Monday.
NATO and EU member Bulgaria needs to keep its Soviet-era aircraft operational after plans to buy eight new fighter jets hit another snag.
The defence ministry will have to virtually restart the process and is yet to send requests for proposals to aircraft makers.
Main contenders remain Swedish manufacturer Saab's Gripen jets, Portugal and the United States with secondhand F-16s and Italy with secondhand Eurofighter Typhoons. Defence Minister Krasimir Karakachanov has said Bulgaria may also send a request to Boeing for F-18 aircraft.
(Reporting by Angel Krasimirov and Tsvetelia Tsolova; Editing by Greg Mahlich)
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The Packers are hanging onto a 17-14 lead over the Lions for the division crown, but they have concerns on multiple levels at the moment.
Cornerback Quinten Rollins was just taken off the field on a cart, after being immobilized by athletic trainers on the field. He landed awkwardly on his neck while diving for a play, and seemed to be moving as he fell. But players gathered around immediately in a show of concern, bringing a quiet over the crowd at Ford Field.
As for the game, the Packers reclaimed the lead early in the third on a touchdown pass to Davante Adams‘ whose vertical leap if not judgment was on display as he dunked over the goalpost, drawing a penalty.
Given Detroit’s penchant for late-game comebacks, it’s setting up for an exciting finish, to the game and the regular season.
UPDATE 10:53 p.m. ET: Rollins has been taken to a nearby hospital for tests, and obviously won’t return.
Fiers has been scratched from Tuesday's start against the Yankees with back stiffness, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
Fiers has given up 12 runs in 11.1 innings so far this spring. His status for Opening Day is uncertain, and even if he's healthy he's not a lock for the Tigers' fifth starter job, which could go to Daniel Norris instead.
Mountmellick Community School celebrated their annual traditional Opening Mass in the beautiful St Joseph's Church in the town this week.
With a congregation full of families and supporters, the event was praised by all for its atmosphere and music.
Students displayed stunning 3D artwork of the word "sunflowers" as part of the ceremony. Many got up to sing and read individually.
The Mass was celebrated by Fr Micheál Murphy Parish Priest, with Rev Irvine and Rev Park. It was organised by School Chaplain Ms Byrne and all the Religious Education Dept, music teacher Mr Sacchi, and art teacher Ms Mangan.
A big thanks to all singers, readers and participants who helped to make the mass so special.
Scroll through our gallery of photos, kindly supplied by the school.
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An LPG tanker has overturned on a main road between Manawatu and Hawke's Bay, forcing traffic diversions at Ashhurst and Woodville.
Remarkably, it's understood the driver walked away from the crushed cab.
The NZ Transport Agency said Saddle Rd would be closed for at least the remainder of the day to allow crews to safely unload fuel from the rolled tanker.
The road was a major link in the lower North Island after the indefinite closure of the Manawatu Gorge because of presistent rockfalls.
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Regional transport system manager Ross I'Anson said a special pump and tanker was needed to carry out the work safely and the nearest available one would come from New Plymouth.
"Once the pump rig arrives, we are told it will be a slow process to safely remove the gas from the overturned tanker," I'Anson said.
"We anticipate the Saddle Rd will be closed all day and possibly overnight."
A detour was in place over the Pahiatua Track and road users were asked to avoid Saddle Rd area.
Weather
A mix of sun and cloud today with a 30 per cent chance of flurries this afternoon. It's currently –12 C in Windsor with a high of –6 C.
Gas
Gas is selling from $1.18 to $1.28 per litre in Windsor.
Traffic
There's about a 20 minute wait for trucks at the Ambassador Bridge.
Cycling conditions
The wind is from the northwest at 20 km/hr gusting to 40 km/hr.
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The Canadian dollar closed at 81 cents U.S. The market opens at 9:30 a.m.
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Two Obion County men were arrested in Fulton, following a traffic stop.
Fulton police reports said officers smelled a strong odor of marijuana on 30 year old Samuel Roby the Third, of Union City, while he was shopping at Wal-Mart.
After leaving the store with 28 year old Austin Reed, of Rives,
a traffic stop was made by officers on Dogwood Lane.
During the stop, Roby admitted to smoking marijuana about an hour-and-a-half earlier, and handed officers part of a marijuana cigarette.
A dispatch check revealed that Roby had an active warrant from Boone County, Kentucky, while Reed had an active warrant in Graves County.
Following their arrest on the warrants, reports said officers then located a small amount of cocaine and methamphetamine, along with over 50-grams of marijuana in the trunk.
Roby claimed all of the drugs, and was charged with possession of cocaine, methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia, along with trafficking in marijuana under eight ounces and operating on a suspended license.
Court records say an investigation into a former Kansas police sergeant who's charged with sex crimes began when his wife reported concerns about him texting teenage girls. The Wichita Eagle reports that the affidavit for Valley Center police Sgt.
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WAUSAUKEE, Wis. (WBAY) – A New York man was sentenced to six years in prison for attempting to rob two banks in Marinette County while armed with a loaded gun.
Prosecutors say as part of the plea agreement, Ross Bertucci admitted he tried to rob the State Bank of Florence and Stephenson National Bank, both in Wausaukee, back in October.
A gas station attendant noticed a man pacing outside the State Bank of Florence and called the bank to warn them. The bank locked its doors.
Police say Bertucci then went to the other bank, but it had locked its doors, too.
Police were waiting for Bertucci and arrested him.
On Friday, the FCC approved Google’s application to use its Project Loon balloons to give emergency cell service to Puerto Rico — 83 percent of which still lacks cell coverage. Creative Commons
presentation on the state of the markets and the economy
Volatility has defined 2018's stock market. Trade war fears, and an increasing belief the US is nearing the end of the economic cycle have both put a damper on investor sentiment.
The S&P 500 is only up slightly this year, and the Dow Jones is down, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq is leading the way in the US.
But as the yield curve flattens, and investors flock into long-term government debt for safety, the outlook for equities may not be as rosy as it was in at the start of the year.
The Federal Reserve is planning more rate hikes this year, but will certainly have to be vigilant if it's going to go through with its plans.
Fortunately, JPMorgan has published its third-quarter presentation on the state of the markets and the economy.
Through almost 70 slides of charts and graphics, they provide insight into the state of equities and both the US and global economy.
Thanks to JPMorgan Asset Management for giving us permission to feature this presentation.
Less than a month in to the new administration, President Trump's national security advisor, Gen. Michael Flynn, has resigned after reports that he misled his White House colleagues, including Vice President Mike Pence, about conversations he'd had with Russia's ambassador to Washington.
In those conversations, Flynn may have discussed sanctions that the Obama administration had imposed on Russia to punish Moscow for its interference in the U.S. election. Those conversations could have violated the Logan Act, which prevents unauthorized citizens from negotiating with foreign governments in relation to "disputes or controversies." The law, however, which was enacted in the 1790s, has never been used to prosecute anyone.
Here's the timeline of events leading up to Flynn's resignation:
The Washington State Patrol says one of the backpacks had been detonated as of Monday afternoon.
LONGVIEW, Wash. (AP) — Authorities have reopened a bridge between Longview, Washington and Rainier, Oregon, that had been shut down because of suspicious backpacks on the Oregon side.
Multiple news outlets report that witnesses called 911 around 9:30 a.m. Monday to report seeing a man lowering backpacks from the bridge over the Columbia River and tying them there before walking away.
A bomb squad was called and the bridge was closed in both directions. The Washington State Patrol said one of the backpacks had been detonated as of Monday afternoon.
The Oregon State Police and U.S. Coast Guard referred to the backpacks as suspicious. It wasn’t clear if authorities found any type of explosives in the backpacks.
The bridge was closed for several hours. The Columbia River was also closed to traffic.
From the streets of Rio to the clubs on King’s Row, Lúcio’s beats bring the party to life, and drive the people to action! Now he’s on tour in the Nexus, ready to break it down, and to continue fighting for what’s right.
Read on for a breakdown of a few of Lúcio’s talents, a spotlight video, and some tips and tricks around drafting Lúcio, Freedom Fighting DJ!
The new patch is now live in, with the promised addition of Lúcio as the newest character in Blizzard's MOBA. This post has a detailed look at how the transplanted Overwatch medic works. This post has all the details on the patch, including changes to Lúcio since his run on the PTR as well as Murky's rework and other updates. They also kick off a "For Azeroth" event, which rewards players for playing Warcraft heroes, since they barely constitute half of the game's character base. Here's word on the new hero:
Gigi Hadid is starring in Love‘s advent calendar for day eleven of the annual December series!
In this workout themed video, the 22-year-old model is seen boxing and doing her thing, all while going all natural without shaving her armpit hair.
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“I love seeing everyone else’s videos. It’s celebratory of epic human beings and always pushes boundaries. The fashion circle is a family, so the Love Advent kind of feels like a Holiday Year Book in a way. Headmaster Grand style,” Gigi said.
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TEHRAN, Iran (AP) " Iran's Oil Ministry has published list of 29 international companies qualified to bid for oil and gas projects following the lifting of sanctions under a landmark nuclear accord.
The list published on the ministry's website Monday includes several multinational firms, among them Total, Shell, Eni, Gazprom and Schlumberger.
In October, Iran invited foreign companies to bid for 50 exploration and production projects for the first time since the 2015 nuclear deal with world powers.
Iran has upgraded its model for oil contracts, allowing for the full recovery of costs over almost two decades. In October, Iran signed the first such contract with a local oil company.
GREENVILLE Co., SC (WSPA) – A suspect is accused of ramming a SLED patrol vehicles during a police chase, according to Thom Berry with South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED).
Berry said they had located a wanted suspect and that suspect ran. During the chase the suspect caused severe damage to SLED vehicles.
None of the officers were hurt.
Greenville Co. Dispatch says the chase ended at S Harrison Bridge and Jenkins Rd.
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This seems like a stretch, but you never know.
According to Life & Style, Miranda Lambert would like to pop out some babies with her boyfriend Evan Felker. They've only been dating a few months.
A source said, quote, "Miranda would love to have a baby with Evan. [She] would like him to be divorced first, but the truth is she doesn't care that it's not official yet. She's really happy with him and sees herself building a life and a family with him."
The source added that if Felker's divorce gets drawn out Lambert would get pregnant while he's still married, because, quote, "[She] is longing for a family of her own."
BEIJING (AP) - A Chinese court says a prominent activist accused of subverting state power has stood trial.
Wu Gan called himself the Ultra Vulgar Butcher as he put pressure on local officials he accused of wrongdoing.
The Tianjin No. 2 Intermediate People's Court said in an online statement that his trial took place Monday and the verdict will be announced later.
Wu was one of the first lawyers and activists caught up in an intense crackdown by authorities that began in 2015.
Vaguely defined subversion charges are frequently leveled against human rights activists and perceived political foes of the ruling Communist Party.
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Gov. Eric Greitens speaks to supporters during a May 23 rally outside the Capitol. Six Missouri lawmakers are proposing a bipartisan investigation into Greitens' possible violations of ethics laws.
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SEASON FINALE PART 1 – When Liv (Rose McIver) consumes the brains of someone from Ravi’s (Rahul Kohli) past, not only does it have her wanting to sleep with every guy in Seattle, she also begins having some very intimate visions of Ravi. Meanwhile, Major (Robert Buckley) is faced with a huge decision. Malcolm Goodwin, David Anders and Aly Michalka also star. The episode was written by Diane Ruggiero-Wright & John Enbom and directed by Michael Fields (#312). Original airdate: Tuesday, June 20, 2017 @ 9pm
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A snow volleyball exhibition is planned for Pyeongchang to help the sport's international governing body make the case for it to be added to the Olympics.
If successful, volleyball would be the first sport to be on the program at both the Winter and Summer Games .
Snow volleyball is similar to the beach discipline, with two-person teams. With many of the tournaments hosted by ski resorts as a diversion for their guests, it also borrows the party atmosphere of the sandy side of the sport.
But those who have played it say the cold and snow are new challenges that make it a very different sport.
The exhibition on Feb. 14 at the Austria House will include Olympic medalists from the beach and indoor disciplines, as well as South Korean players.
There are already 17 European countries hosting national snow volleyball championships and a tour that will culminate in an inaugural European championship in Austria in March.
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WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Police in Warner Robins are looking for clues to what happened in a home invasion turned homicide.
A neighbor says this is the first time anything like this has happened in their complex.
It happened in the Northlake Apartment Complex on North Lake Drive a little after 4:00 AM.
One neighbor says he saw a man standing outside the building as he was entering his own home but didn’t think much of it.
Officers believe that man was Cartrell Brooks,24, who was armed with a hand gun.
He forced himself into the apartment of Malandon West, 26, and James Alderson, 26.
When he finally entered he was met with a gun shot. He was then taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Anyone with additional information is asked to come forward and contact Detective Trent Van Lannen at 478-302-5380 or Macon Regional Crimestoppers at 1-877-68CRIME.
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The New York Giants have waived wide receiver Kevin Norwood and tight end Colin Thompson and signed receiver Andrew Turzilli and linebacker Chris Casher.
The Giants announced the moves Monday. Norwood was waived with a hip injury and Thompson was waived with a non-football injury (appendectomy).
A Rutgers product, Turzilli played in three games and had two receptions for 25 yards for the Tennessee Titans in 2015. He spent a month with the San Francisco 49ers practice squad in 2015, and was signed to the Detroit Lions practice squad on Dec. 20 and to their roster on Jan. 9. He was waived on May 11.
Casher is a rookie who played in college at Florida State and Faulkner. He was with the Oakland Raiders from May 8 to Aug. 4.
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SEVENTEEN Fraser Coast groups have received more than $369,000 worth of funding under the State Government's Gambling Community Benefit Fund.
Maryborough's Military Aviation Museum received the most funding with $34,000 awarded.
Maryborough MP Bruce Saunders said the grant allows groups to fund projects that would otherwise have been out of reach.
"It is wonderful to see these groups receiving funds that will allow them to improve the services they provide to the local community."
"These groups are the backbone of the community and the Palaszczuk Government is committed to supporting them as much as possible."
The Gambling Community Benefit Fund is the state's largest one-off grants program and provides about $53 million a year to our vital community groups.
The list of successful applications from Round 95 in the Maryborough region is listed below.
Leiter returned to Philadelphia to undergo testing for forearm tightness, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
It's not a good sign for Leiter, who was likely to open the season as the Phillies' long reliever with a shot to move into the rotation later in the year. "Forearm tightness" is one of the initial diagnoses which sometimes turns into Tommy John surgery, though there have been no indications yet from the team that the issue is potentially that serious.
The family and friends of Mr Yap Soon Huat, 63, who was killed when a lorry hit him and two others on Monday, say he was generous and loved to help others.
"He was always calm and kind," a relative, who spoke on behalf of the Yap family, told The Straits Times at his wake in Sengkang. "We would always go to him whenever we needed advice or help."
The Straits Times understands that Mr Yap was working at the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) before he died.
More than 40 of his colleagues, as well as friends and relatives, attended the wake .
"He gave so much to others. He would deliver food to NKF patients at their doorstep, and have lunch with them every week," said the relative, who declined to be named.
The Yap family has expressed hope that through this incident, drivers will learn to be more responsible, and that those responsible will be dealt with by the law.
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Kenyans swept the 121st Boston Marathon on Monday, but Americans put in a strong performance.
There were also some heart-warming and inspirational scene-stealers.
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SAN DIEGO (KGTV) -- On Saturday, Nitro Circus Live will perform in San Diego for the first time. Extreme sports legend, Travis Pastrana, will ride with the crew in what will be his only live appearance in the USA this year.
Pastrana will stop at a naval base before Nitro Circus's first show in San Diego.
The show at Qualcomm Stadium will feature some of the best extreme athletes and they will attempt new daredevil tricks. But first, Pastrana has plans to visit sailors at Naval Base San Diego. Watch the video to see why it is so important to him.
You can find information on the show here: www.nitrocircus.com.
A free event in Waco is bringing together the special needs community to fish!
The Really Big Fishing Event for Really Special People is taking place at the Heart of Texas Fair Grounds Creative Arts and Exhibits Building in Waco, Saturday, Feb. 3. from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m
The event, which provides a safe and fun environment for fishing, is from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. and will feature fishing, dancing, games and food, free to everyone!
No license is required and fishing equipment will be provided.
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Dundalk Gardaí are investigating an arson attack which took place at a house in Dundalk around 2am last night.
LMFM reports that a man in his 50's managed to escape the burning house by jumping from an upstairs window at the back of the house.
He was brought to Our Lady of Lourdes hospital for treatment.
A plant found throughout Southeast Asia traditionally used to treat arthritis and rheumatism contains a potent anti-HIV compound more powerful than the drug AZT, according to a new paper published in the Journal of Natural Compounds . The chemical, patentiflorin A, is derived from the willow-leaved Justicia , and was identified in a screening of more than 4,500 plant extracts for their effect against the HIV virus.
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The relationship between a quarterback and his head coach – particularly one who also calls the offensive plays – is an important one. Look at Tom Brady and Bill Belichick, or Sean Payton and Drew Brees.
Jared Goff and Sean McVay are entering their first season together in Los Angeles, and they already seem to be getting along just fine. The “Dan Patrick Show” asked Goff who has the better hair of the two, and the quarterback gave the title to his head coach. Smart.
“Him, for sure. He’s got the product in it every day, he’s got the little spike in the front. I don’t really use much stuff. He takes care of his, for sure.”
Goff was then asked who cares more about their hair: him or McVay?
“Him, for sure. Like I said, he puts all the products in it. He has it sticking up nice and pretty. I just kind wear a hat a lot so don’t really think about it too much.”
Let’s compare.
Sean McVay
Jared Goff
Both are pretty solid, but we’ll let you decide.
Boeing boosts tech investment in hybrid, autonomous planes
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Russia has no desire for a new arms race and will do everything it can to resolve differences with other countries, while defending its national interests, President Vladimir Putin said on Monday.
Putin, at a meeting with the opponents he defeated in Sunday's presidential election, said Russia wanted constructive dialogue with its international partners, though he said they would need to reciprocate, and respect Russia.
× Mandatory evacuation for Grand Isle
GRAND ISLE, La. — Grand Isle is under a mandatory evacuation.
Grand Isle Mayor David Camardelle says the town is expecting three to six inches of rain and four-seven foot storm surges.
Hurricane force winds and gusts are expected overnight Saturday and into Sunday.
If anyone has vehicles, boats or campers in low areas they should bring them to higher areas until this storm has passed.
All of our pumps are up and running and the town also has back up pumps with Jefferson Parish on standby.
Martha Reineke holds the original 1867 charter for the East Janesville United Methodist Church on Burton Avenue southwest of Janesville in Cedar Falls. Reineke and her husband hope to restore the vacant country church into a wedding chapel and event center.
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All three occurred under the same circumstances at the same apartment complex on the 17000 block of 13 mile at Utica Road. "When the delivery person arrives, they are met at the exterior door for the common hallway that leads to apartments," Roseville police say.
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There were widespread reports that Saravana Stores’ boss Saravanan is likely to act with Nayanthara.
However, circles close to him have denied the claim. “It is a rumour,” they said.
Earlier, reports said that Saravanan is all set to produce and act as a hero in a film that stars Nayanthara as the female lead.
In ads promoting his business venture, Saravanan has appeared with actresses Tamanaah and Hansika, it may be recalled. In a recently released ad, he had also tried shaking a leg with choreographer-turned-actor Raju Sundaram.
Meanwhile, Nayanthara’s upcoming Tamil film, Aramm, which is set to have a release in Telugu too, will have a huge value addition in the form of the Oscar-nominated orchestra.
The PKF — Prague Philharmonia will be conducting the complete music score for the film, with tunes composed by Ghibran.
With all its comfort and luxury, Palm Springs is also located in one of the hottest, driest landscapes on earth. As a result, it features distinct fauna, some of which are endangered and found only in the Coachella Valley.
What is the best opportunity to view desert species in their natural habitat? Several valley organizations offer guided nature walks, hikes, biking and jeep trips that you can customize to include seeing several desert species.
“There are several great sources, public and private, which provide nature-oriented, canyon and custom-hiking tours,” explains Tracy Albrecht, interpretive specialist for the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument and Bureau of Land Management, “Keep continuous watch on the tour calendars at the different locations as certain species of wildlife can more easily be seen at specific times of the year.”
Desert species can be seen at these locations in conjunction with classes and/or hikes.
Police say someone was shot in Lithonia late Monday.
The shooting was reported around 8:15 p.m. and occurred in the 1200 block of South Deshon Road.
A spokesperson with the DeKalb County Police Department told CBS46 the individual was taken to the hospital in stable condition.
The identify of the individual was not released by authorities.
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New Delhi (Sputnik)The ships — Mumbai, Trishul, Tarkash and Aditya — will remain at the Greek coast for three days to strengthen existing ties between India and Greece. The indigenously designed destroyer Mumbai and the frigates Trishul and Tarkash are equipped with state-of-the-art weapons and sensors.
“In recent past, Indian Navy has been involved in assisting countries in the Indian Ocean Region with Hydrographic Survey, Search and Rescue, EEZ Surveillance and other such capacity-building and capability enhancement activities. The current deployment in the Mediterranean Sea will contribute towards the Indian Navy’s efforts to consolidate interoperability and forge strong bonds of friendship across the seas,” read an Indian Navy statement.
During their deployment in the Mediterranean, the Indian warships will engage with the Hellenic Navy.
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When Carmen Colorado, died last March at 86, her death at her home on Westfield Drive, appeared to be natural.
Molson Coors says its Canadian operations struggled in the fourth quarter as the brewing giant's Molson brands incurred a US$495.2-million impairment charge. The company posted a US$460.9 million pretax loss from its operations in Canada for the three months ended Dec. 31, down from a $48.5 million profit a year earlier.
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A standing-room-only crowed packed St. Mark's A.M.E Church Sunday afternoon as community members of all colors gathered in response to the white nationalist rally Saturday that erupted into violence and resulted in three deaths.
KUMD was there, and we'll be bringing you stories from the gathering this week on Northland Morning.
CHUM's Lee Stuart; Stephan Witherspoon, president of the Duluth chapter of the NAACP and Carl Crawford, Duluth's human rights officer made up a panel which was moderated by St. Mark's Reverend Richard Coleman.
Duluth Mayor Emily Larson spoke to the crowd via speakerphone and Duluth police officers David Drozdowski and Keandre Ghoram were also on hand to answer questions and talk about community preparedness in the event of a rally similar to the one in Virginia.
Don McLean & Paris Dylan
The 72-year-old “American Pie” singer was seen out and about in England with Paris Dylan, a 24-year-old Catfish alum, model and social media star, in March 2018.
Dylan, according to her website, "is really into ’60s and ’70s music" and often poses backstage and at fan conventions with icons of the era. This would likely explain how she first came to cross paths with McLean. While it’s uncertain when (or even if) the relationship got romantic, the pair first appeared together on Dylan's Instagram in November 2016.
Age Gap: 48 years
NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. mortgage applications declined to their lowest level since the start of 2016 even as some 30-year borrowing costs retreated from their highest levels in more than seven years, the Mortgage Bankers Association said Wednesday.
FILE PHOTO: Single family homes are shown under construction in San Diego, California, U.S., April 17, 2017. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo
The Washington-based group’s seasonally adjusted gauge on overall home loan applications fell 2.9 percent to 356.1 in week ended May 25, which was the lowest reading since the week of Jan. 1, 2016.
Interest rates on 30-year fixed-rate “conforming” home loans, whose balances are $453,100 or less, fell to 4.84 percent from prior week’s 4.86 percent, the highest since April 2011, MBA said.
The Trans Canada Highway is closed through the Fraser Canyon due to a rockslide.
Rocks came tumbling down on the highway near Yale on Tuesday night, north of Hope.
No one was caught in the slide and no injuries have been reported but the incident has stranded cars on both sides of the slide.
At this time, Drive BC does not have an estimated time of reopening and crews will do an assessment in the daylight.
Drivers are asked to detour via Highway 5 and Highway 8.
For students in the Fraser Cascade school district, the slide has affected Wednesday’s school day. There are no buses running for students living north of Yale and students in Boston Bar will be starting late today, at 11:25 a.m.
After splitting their first two games at the Western Canadian Junior AAA Baseball Championships, Moose Jaw’s Jordan Logan and the Weyburn A’s dropped their final three round robin games over the weekend.
Weyburn finished 1-4 in the round robin at Westerns in Brandon.
Logan went 2-for-3 with one run batted in during the A’s 10-2 loss to the Saskatoon Hoppers on Friday afternoon.
The local catcher followed up that game with another 2-for-3 performance in Weyburn’s 7-6 loss to the Slave Lake Heat on Saturday morning.
Logan had a single, triple, one RBI and one walk in the loss.
Weyburn finished off Westerns on Sunday afternoon with a 14-1 loss to the St. James A’s, who went onto lose 8-3 to the Brandon Marlins in the championship game on Sunday night.
Logan’s season will continue this week as he heads to Ottawa with Team Saskatchewan for the Baseball Canada Under-21 National Championship. Check out DiscoverMooseJaw.com later this week for more on Logan and his trip to nationals.
Ethical leadership by itself is not enough
More than at any other time since the dawn of the new South Africa, people are agreeing that there is a clear and urgent need for ethical leadership in the country.
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We will get a break from the storms starting tomorrow
CAMPBELL COUNTY, Va. - Authorities announced Wednesday afternoon that they have recovered the stolen 2002 Kio Rio.
The Campbell County Sheriff's Office is investigating another car theft in the Wards Road area.
A 2002 Kia Rio, pictured above, was stolen Tuesday at about 3 a.m. from the 8700 block of Wards Road, according to the Sheriff's Office.
The Sheriff's Office said this theft is part of a drastic increase in the number of stolen vehicles in the area.
Anyone with information about the theft is asked to contact the Campbell County Sheriff's Office at 434-332-9574 or call Crime Stoppers at 1-888-798-5900.
If you would like to assist, you can also visit the Central Virginia Crime Stoppers website, or enter a tip at http://p3tips.com or by using the P3 app on your mobile device.
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WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has been in office fewer than 100 days and already is facing the prospect of a major electoral setback. Or at least Democrats hope so. Voters in a suburban Atlanta congressional district will decide Tuesday whether Democratic candidate Jon Ossoff will win outright a special election for a seat in the…
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A witness to the event on Tulip Avenue placed that call to 911, providing a description of man that matched the 56-year-old Ballard. (WFIE)
Prior to Friday's shooting, Robert Ballard, the man accused of firing his gun at several people inside a car on Delaware Street, was the subject of a 911 call where a man claimed Ballard pulled a gun on his neighbor.
A witness to the event on Tulip Avenue placed that call to 911, providing a description of man that matched the 56-year-old Ballard. During the call, you hear the neighbor say Ballard pulled into his driveway on a navy blue Harley Davidson motorcycle.
A neighbor from across the street walked over, and the caller claims Ballard pulled out a gun, possibly hitting the neighbor before driving off.
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Turner has been given a green light to run whenever he wants by manager Dave Martinez unless he's been specifically told to stay put, Jorge Castillo of The Washington Post reports.
Martinez's faith in his shortstop's ability on the basepaths has been rewarded, as Turner notched his ninth steal in nine attempts during Monday's loss to the Giants. Teammate Michael Taylor is enjoying the same privilege, and between the two of them they've led the Nats to the top of MLB with 27 stolen bases -- six more than the second-place White Sox -- and their overall 84.4 percent success rate also ranks the team among the league leaders. Turner set a career high with 46 steals in 98 games last year, but his current pace would see him shatter that mark.
Downtown dwellers in need of space to store their kayaks, mountain bikes, or anything else that one fit in their apartment may soon have an option in the area's first "urban design self storage" business.
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AUGUSTA, Georgia, April 6 World number one Dustin Johnson pulled out of the U.S. Masters on Thursday after sustaining a back injury in a freak fall.
The American, favourite to win the title after victories in his last three tournaments, slipped on stairs in his rental house on Wednesday.
He hit balls on the driving range on Thursday morning and arrived at the first tee before walking back to the clubhouse.
(Editing by Ed Osmond)
VIENNA (Reuters) - U.S. sanctions against Iran are a "crime and aggression", Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Wednesday as he called on European governments and others to stand up to President Donald Trump's policies against Tehran.
"Iran will survive this round of U.S. sanctions as it has survived before. This U.S. government will not stay in office forever ... But the history will judge other nations based on what they do today," Rouhani said during a visit to Vienna.
(Reporting by Bozorgmehr Sharafedin; Editing by Robin Pomeroy)
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May 2 Merck & Co Inc reported a 1.3 percent rise in quarterly revenue, helped by higher demand for its key immuno-oncology drug Keytruda.
Net income attributable to Merck rose to $1.55 billion, or 56 cents per share, in the first quarter, from $1.13 billion, or 40 cents per share, a year earlier.
Total revenue climbed to $9.43 billion from $9.31 billion. (Reporting by Natalie Grover; Editing by Savio D'Souza)
Allen sustained a concussion during the Raiders' regular season finale Sunday against the Broncos, Jimmy Durkin of The Mercury News reports.
Allen will have less than a week to clear concussion protocol in order to suit up for the Raiders' first playoff game next weekend against the Texans.
A MAN was shot dead by an unidentified assailant in Consolacion town on Saturday evening.
36-year old Antonio Pasaje Alcala suffered from multiple gunshot wounds after a lone assailant fired at the victim at Sitio Laray, Barangay Cansaga.
Alcala was brought to a hospital in Mandaue City but was declared dead on arrival.
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The suspect, a resident of Danao City, was a drug surrenderee in his town.
PO2 Mark Rosaroso of Consolacion Police said investigators recovered five sachets of shabu, four empty shells of a .45 caliber pistol and a mobile phone from the crime scene.
Consolacion PNP is currently conducting hot pursuit operation against the suspect.
Odell Beckham grabbed headlines on Day 1 of training camp a couple weeks ago when he said he wanted to be the NFL's highest-paid player. But since then, the only grabbing the New York Giants star wide receiver has been doing involves catching a football in ridiculous fashion. In other words, Odell Beckham is still doing Odell Beckham things.
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Check out this clip of Beckham hauling in an Eli Manning pass from Monday's practice that instantly went viral:
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That catch came a day after he made another amazing grab in a team scrimmage. Check out this video, which contains two seconds of Beckham wowing the crowd with a catch, and two minutes of him dancing:
Like we said, Odell Beckham is still doing Odell Beckham things.
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A lorry and a van have been involved in a crash at Coupar Angus Road, Dundee.
Emergency services were called to the scene at around 1.30pm.
A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: “Officers are currently in attendance at a road traffic collision involving two lorries on A923 Coupar Angus Road, Dundee. The road is currently closed between Lochee roundabout and Dunsinane Industrial Estate. Diversions are in place.”
A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokeswoman said: “We got a call at 1.20pm to a road traffic collision between two vehicles on Coupar Angus Road.
“We’ve sent four appliances and a heavy rescue unit to the scene.
“We have been assisting police and ambulance.
“Two appliances were sent from Blackness Road, two from Macalpine Road and the heavy rescue unit, also from Macalpine Road.”
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Blake Griffin and Kendall Jenner had so much fun hanging out the first time they decided to hang out again, which is usually what happens. And if you’re a big-name athlete planning multiple meet-ups with a member of Kardashian canon, the press is going to try frantically to keep up.
Although the nature of their relationship is unclear — Griffin could be advising her on comedy scripts or something totally platonic, you know — Clippers fans will be quick to worry about that family curse. They can take comfort knowing that this mythical force shouldn’t have too much impact as Griffin has a history of bad breaks–some of his choosing and others completely out of his control.
Definitely worth the risk for Blake. One only lives once.
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The Bodega Boys have a new merch offering, and it’s a collaboration with Urban Outfitters.
Desus and Mero are on top of the world since their feud with The Breakfast Club‘s DJ Envy, and now they’ve got something bigger to brag about. All members of the Bodega Hive know just how hard it is to cop merchandise before it instantly sells out, but the Bronx duo just dropped a line of shirts with Urban Outfitters, now available on their website.
If you’re looking to rock a new “Smacked City” tee or a hat with their lovable sidekick Juicebox the Bear, you wanna act quickly, because sizes are already selling out.
Some styles are already on back order until May, so run to get your helping of Bodega Boys merch here before it’s too late.
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Who would have thunk it? “Hedwig and the Angry Inch,” a musical about an East German genderqueer rock singer, whose botched sex-change operation gives the show its title, would become an iconic stage hit?
Since debuting in 1998, the musical has won an Obie Award, Tony Award, spawned a smash-hit production in London’s West End and a successful U.S. tour that premiered in San Francisco in 2016.
Now the rollicking, fourth-wall-battering show is coming to San Jose Stage, and it will be interesting to see how the troupe tackles “Hedwig” in its relatively intimate setting. Company mainstay Allison F. Rich makes her directorial debut in this production, starring Keith Pinto in the title role.
Details: In previews May 30-June 1; main run is June 2 through July 8; San Jose Stage; $30-$65; 408-283-7142, www.thestage.org.
By Rob Stein, CEO and Founder, Astor Investment Management The latest market surge, as the Dow powers toward 20,000, is being called the “Trump stock market rally.” But as an economist and a realist, I have to question whether stocks would rally this much just on hope and expectations for a new administration, without the…Click to read more at ETFtrends.com.
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Fan Theories is a new video series that follows the most imaginative Redditors down their own pop culture-obsessed rabbit holes. In the inaugural installment, we’re chewing on TimmestTim’s bold theory that attempts to explain why NBC’s The Office became weirder and weirder throughout its epic nine-season run. Without spoiling too much, it involves Michael Scott, Toby Flenderson, and some radon tests that may or may not have failed to save the majority of the staff. What does it all mean? How does this make any sense? Watch above and find out for yourself.
The first ever game for Vegas Golden Knights will take place on the road against the Vancouver Canucks.
The Golden Knights announced their preseason schedule on Wednesday, which opens on Sunday, Sept. 17 against the Canucks.
The Golden Knights will then travel to face the Colorado Avalanche on Sept. 19, the San Jose Sharks on Sept. 21 and the Anaheim Ducks on Sept. 24 before making their home debut on Sept. 26 against the Los Angeles Kings.
The roster of the Golden Knights will be revealed on June 21 during the NHL Awards. The team currently has three players under contract in Vadim Shipachyov, Reid Duke and Tomas Hyka.
Conor McGregor Oh Happy Day!!! All Smiles at Sister's Wedding
Conor McGregor got all cleaned up this weekend for for his sister wedding.
"The Notorious" was all smiles as he assumed the role of groomsman on Aoife's big day. She tied the knot at St Mary's Church in Enniskerry, Ireland on New Year's Eve.
Conor's pregnant baby mama was a bridesmaid.
Knowing how Conor likes to celebrate ... it musta been one hella reception.
South Tahoe High School has a new first: a two-time state champion wrestler.
Senior Andrew Herrera pinned his way to a second state championship this past weekend in Sparks. Herrera, who was the state champion in the 195-pound class in 2016, is the first wrestler from South Tahoe to win two state championships, said Sean Griffis, head coach.
“The finals match was one of his toughest ones — a kid from Spring Creek who wrestles him pretty tough,” Griffis said. “Andrew ended up pinning him in the end.”
In fact, Herrera pinned all his opponents last weekend.
“He pinned everyone through the tournament.”
Herrera wasn’t the only South Tahoe wrestler to compete in the state finals last weekend.
Sophomore Jose Leon, who also competed at state as a freshman, finished No. 2 in the in the 170-pound weight class.
“Jose had a close match in the finals,” Griffis said, adding that the final score was 4-1.
Overall, it was a successful weekend, the coach added.
“Both of them did really well.”
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Four explosions have rocked Texas' capital in less than three weeks and authorities say a serial bomber is likely to blame. But they don't appear closer to making any arrests.
Three package bombs left on doorsteps over 10 days starting on March 2 killed two people and injured two others. Then, on Sunday night, an explosive triggered by a nearly invisible tripwire wire injured two more.
Police originally pointed to possible hate crimes, but the victims have now been black, Hispanic and white and from different parts of the increasingly diverse city.
They looked for common threads among those hurt and killed, but now concede that a tripwire means who gets hit could be totally random.
Investigators have been left with more questions than answers, as fear spreads through Austin.
Minnesota Trump supporters!
Any GOP supporter who is either a woman, in the middle-class or below financially, or parents who want their children to have the American Dream, should just stamp STUPID on their head.
These legislatures are trying to kick the most vulnerable off of insurance while giving the wealthiest huge tax breaks...not small, not moderate, but huge.
What are these people doing for YOU? It is sickening to know I am surrounded by these folks.
This is not even addressing the reality that many of these folks are blatant liars if not crooks.
There is so much to be listed but the truth is that if one doesn't already know the list then they are plugging their ears and hollering so as not to hear the truth.
I have tired of the patience we have are trying to have with the embraced ignorance to facts and moronic explanations for what is happening in the GOP.
Stamp it on your head so I will know who you are and can at least avoid you.
March 31 U.S. Physical Therapy Inc:
* U.S. Physical Therapy provides update on form 10-k filing and announces increase in quarterly dividend
* Increases quarterly dividend by 18 percent to $0.20per share
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Tired of hearing about crime, accidents, and political arguments? We are too. So here's a look at some of the good news that happened this week all across our beautiful Mississippi Gulf Coast.
× Mom who drank on night of baby’s death to be sentenced
BELFAST, Maine — A Maine woman who told jurors that she drank multiple shots of liquor and smoked marijuana the night of her infant son’s death is due to be sentenced this week.
Thirty-two-year-old Miranda Hopkins will appear in court on Wednesday in Belfast.
The Troy resident said she doesn’t know how 7-week-old Jaxson died in January, but she previously told police that one of her two autistic sons may have been responsible.
Police say Hopkins had been drinking whisky and told investigators that she must have “blacked out.” She said she woke up to find her baby cold and “beat to hell.” The baby’s cause of death was listed as blunt force head injuries.
A death investigation is underway after police found a woman's body in Olive Branch.
Desoto County coroner Jeff Pounders said they received the woman's body Monday night from Palmers Cove in Olive Branch. An autopsy will take place Wednesday.
Olive Branch police remain tight lipped on the death investigation inside the home. The home is currently being guarded by officers.
The usually quiet Palmer Cove cul-de-sac was covered in crime scene tape Monday.
"No facts. No official stories. No truth," one neighbor said. "No reports by the police department. It's all just a rumor mill at the moment."
It's unclear how the woman died, but investigators pulled video from a neighbor's surveillance camera to hopefully answer that question.
"Wow, a murder in my neighborhood?" one neighbor questioned.
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Authorities say a military helicopter has crashed in southern Maryland.Maryland State Police spokesman Sgt. Davaughn Parker said a Black Hawk helicopter crashed in Leonardtown on Monday afternoon. He says state police have sent two medevac helicopters to the scene to assist.Kevin Bowen, who works in the pro shop of the Breton Bay Golf and Country Club in Leonardtown, says he saw the helicopter "flying kind of low" and then "saw it spinning" before it went down between the third and fourth holes of the golf course.
Image copyright Google Image caption Charlotte Teeling was found inside an address on Cooksey Lane on 2 March
A man has denied murdering a woman who had been reported missing.
Charlotte Teeling, 33, from Worcester, was reported missing on 26 February. Her body was found inside a property on Cooksey Lane, Kingstanding on 2 March.
Her cause of death is yet to be confirmed.
Richard Bailey, 41, also from Cooksey Lane, was later arrested in Coventry. He was remanded in custody at Birmingham Crown Court to reappear for trial on 13 August.
Boys’ golf
St. Joseph County Meet, Island Hills, 9 a.m.
Girls’ tennis
Schoolcraft at Galesburg-Augusta, 4:30 p.m.
Baseball
Sturgis at Three Rivers varsity (DH), 4 p.m.
Three Rivers JV at Sturgis (DH), 4 p.m.
Softball
Sturgis at Three Rivers varsity (DH), 4 p.m.
Three Rivers JV at Sturgis (DH), 4 p.m.
College baseball
Mott at Glen Oaks (DH), 2 p.m.
The 2017-18 PGA Tour season begins this week as the Safeway Open, contested at Silverado Resort and Spa’s North Course, continues Friday in Napa, Calif.
We are tracking all action from the second round. Follow it all below…
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UPDATE No. 1 (10:58 a.m.): Play has begun Friday in Napa. Jamie Lovemark has moved to 6 under and within one of the lead after an early birdie.
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BERWYN, Ill. — Police in Berwyn recovered a handgun from Lincoln Middle School, 6432 W. 16th St., after a student posted a video of it on Snapchat.
Officers placed the school on lockdown while they searched for the gun.
Four people were held. It’s not clear if they are still in custody.
Police says there’s no danger to the community.
The Senate Banking Committee has crafted a bill that would make dramatic changes to the Dodd-Frank Act. What’s in the bill and if it goes through, how will it impact bankers? American Banker reporter Ian McKendry reports on the potentially landmark legislation.
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Baku. 6 September. REPORT.AZ/ Myanmar has been laying landmines across a section of its border with Bangladesh, said two government sources in Dhaka, adding that the purpose may have been to prevent the return of Rohingya Muslims fleeing violence. Report informs citing the Reuters.
“Our forces have also seen three to four groups working near the barbed wire fence, putting something into the ground,” one of the sources said adding that it continues for three days.
Rohingya is an ethnic minority living in the territory of the Myanmar Rakhine State who practice Islam. According to the United Nations, Rohingya is one of the most oppressed nations in the world. After interreligious clashes, about 120,000 representatives of this ethnic group were forced out of their homes in 2012 and forced to move to camps. They are denied citizenship, they do not have access to medical care, they are limited in movement around the country.
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HAMILTON -- One person is dead following an apartment fire in Hamilton early Friday.
Police say the fire broke out shortly before 1:30 a.m. in a 17-storey building (on Hess Street South).
An unresponsive male was found in the apartment and efforts to resuscitate him were unsuccessful and he died in hospital.
Police say his name won't be released until relatives are notified.
There was no immediate word on what caused the fire.
The Ontario Fire Marshal has been called in to investigate.
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Don’t miss out on John A. McNally and Jamaal Tito Brown sharing their views on the future of Youngstown in a live debate at The Vindicator.
Only 142 votes separated them 4 years ago. McNally and Brown will battle with The Vindicator editorial writer Bertram de Souza and the editorial board over a variety of topics that will shape the city’s future.
Watch live today at 11:00 a.m. on Vindy.com and on Vindicator Facebook.
Use the chat function on the vindy.com video player to submit your own questions.
"This might be a butterfly year when one beautiful thing, place, or person attracts you to fly off and experience the charm. Keep your daily life and finances together, but after that, why not indulge a bit? Fanciful urges could be hard to resist in September. Avoid total abandon and things will be just fine! Take a quiet breather with friends in November and be ready if a new relationship sprouts to life in December. Enjoy a romantic social scene in February and a high-energy, lively last month full of secret surprises."
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Police are investigating a deadly accident involving a pedestrian in southwest Houston.The accident took place in the 6800 block of Gessner at Bellaire. Initial information reports the vehicle involved may be a garbage truck, but police have not yet confirmed that.Stay with ABC13 Eyewitness News for the latest on this developing situation.
Story highlights Daughter of Park's confidante, Choi Soon-sil, arrested in Denmark
Chung Yoo-ra's arrest warrant issued for alleged interference in business
(CNN) The daughter of the woman at the center of South Korea's presidential scandal has been arrested in Denmark after months in hiding, according to special prosecutors.
An arrest warrant was issued for Chung Yoo-ra -- daughter of Choi Soon-sil -- in December for alleged interference of business.
Choi was a friend and informal adviser to South Korean President Park Geun-hye, and has been described as a Rasputin-like character to the leader.
At a press conference on December 21, Lee Kyu-chul, a spokesman for South Korea's special counsel team, told media that her daughter Chung was suspected to be in Germany.
"South Korean prosecutors plan to seek co-operation with German prosecutors on her arrest and freezing assets belonged to both Choi and Chung in Germany," he said at the time.
Dustin Johnson hits a drive on the 12th hole during a practice round for the U.S. Open golf tournament Wednesday, June 14, 2017, at Erin Hills in Erin, Wis. David J. Phillip AP Photo
The beach from "The Beach" isn't so serene. Twentieth Century Fox and Sakchai Lalit/AP Images
Movies have a tendency to make everything look more beautiful than it actually is — and locations are no different.
A movie can turn the Eiffel Tower, one of the most-visited attractions on the planet, into a quiet, romantic date spot. In real life, you'd be sharing a romantic rendezvous with thousands of other people.
From the unappetizing shores of Maya Bay in Thailand, famous for being the untouched beach in "The Beach," to the cheesy tourist traps in Forks, Washington, home of the "Twilight" films, these 10 movie locations are nothing like they are on the big screen.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Faced with a backlog of applications for recreational marijuana licenses, the Oregon Liquor Control Commission says it will set aside any applications received after June 15 until the pileup is cleared.
The commission says it has issued almost 1,900 recreational marijuana licenses since April 2016 as well as almost 29,000 marijuana worker permits.
The agency says the pace of application submissions has not eased, causing the review process to lengthen.
To power through the backlog, the agency says it will temporarily shift employees to focus on renewals and applications that have already been submitted.
Executive director Steve Marks says the temporary suspension of new licenses will help the agency fulfill its regulatory duties and provide timely responses to businesses in the industry.
The Oregon Legislature is expected to look at the issue next year.
About Sherborne Lunch Club
Royal Voluntary Service run lunch clubs and social clubs in Charmouth, Bridport, Donhead St Mary, Lytchett Matravers, Purton, Sherborne and Sutton Benger where you can catch up with friends over a nutritious lunch time meal or spend the afternoon and enjoy some of our activities. If getting there is a problem, transport can be arranged.
Feb 14 Rural Electrification Corp Ltd:
* Dec quarter net profit 17.54 billion rupees
* Consensus forecast for Dec quarter net profit was 16.04 billion rupees
* Dec quarter total income from operations 56.46 billion rupees
* Says declared interim dividend of INR 7 per share
* Net profit in Dec quarter last year was 13.70 billion rupees; total income from operations was 60.18 billion rupees Source text: bit.ly/2kNPVI5 Further company coverage:
Two Marshallese women caught up in an apparent illegal adoption scheme have been stopped at Majuro airport and prevented from travelling to the United States by authorities.
Our correspondent Giff Johnson said immigration authorities detained a suspected adoption agent for questioning along with the two women, one had a one month old baby and the other was pregnant.
Giff Johnson said the Immigration Department was tipped off by airline staff and the move signals a crackdown on illegal adoption of babies from the Marshall Islands to the United States.
"The ongoing travel of young women either who are pregnant or have young babies, who want to go up for adoption, obviously that's become a higher priority issue for authorities in the Marshall Islands to check into, so I think it should send a message that there's some concern about it on this end."
Giff Johnson said the detained man later left the Marshall Islands for Hawaii after being questioned.
Police arrested a suspect Saturday night in connection with the slaying of a 48-year-old man earlier that day in Plaisance.
Sûréte du Québec spokesperson Audrey-Anne Bilodeau said SQ officers had been called to Parc Ave., where they discovered the body of Erik Dugas at around 2 p.m.
The suspect is scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday.
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The winner of the Outback Bowl between Florida and Iowa could have a huge effect on … orders at Outback Steakhouse.
The restaurant chain is offering a free Bloomin’ Onion if Florida wins and free coconut shrimp if Iowa wins on Monday — which means that people who have little interest in the game itself are suddenly rooting very hard for their favorite appetizer.
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The Broome County Sheriff's Office is asking for your help in locating this weeks outstanding warrant.
Randolph Staats, 33 is wanted for violating his probation of a Felony DWI.
Staats is 5' 10", 200 lbs, with brown hair and hazel eyes.
If you have any information on his location you can contact the Broome County Sheriff's tip line at 607-778-1196 or 778-2923. All tips will remain confidential. .
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HALIFAX -- For the first time, electricity has been sent between Newfoundland and Nova Scotia through the new Maritime Link.
The 500-megawatt transmission line was tested Friday, but won't go into commercial operation until early in the New Year.
Rick Janega, the CEO of Emera Newfoundland and Labrador, calls the test an historic accomplishment and the culmination of almost seven years of work.
The project includes two 170-kilometre subsea cables across the Cabot Strait, with almost 50 kilometres of overland transmission in Nova Scotia and more than 300 kilometres of overland transmission in Newfoundland.
Once in service, the link will improve electrical interconnections between the Atlantic provinces and connect Newfoundland to the North American energy grid for the first time.
The link will eventually carry power from the Muskrat Falls hydro project in Labrador, where construction is running behind schedule and billions of dollars over budget.
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Two sisters reported missing have been found in Northern Ireland, police have said.
Grace Elizabeth McKinney, eight, and Kara McKinney, five, were traced “safe and well”, Tayside Police said.
The division said in a statement: “We can confirm Grace and Kara McKinney, who were missing from Perthshire have been traced safe and well in Northern Ireland.”
Officers had appealed for information about the sisters, who had last been seen in the Alyth area of Perth and Kinross, saying they were eager to trace them and confirm their well-being.
The appeal issued by police indicated the girls were understood to be with their father Michael McKinney, his girlfriend Martina and Woody, three, in Northern Ireland travelling in a motorhome.
13 Holographic Highlighters That Change Colors Before Your Very Eyes
Neutral highlighters that are only one shade are so yesterday. In fact, the latest ones taking over your Instagram feed change colors like '90s mood rings. Most of them have a clear, opalescent base that looks low-key and glowy straight on. However, when the light hits the high points of your face at an angle, these holographic highlighters shift to different rainbow colors. Here are 13 of our favorites.
This year's New World Beer & Cider Awards had 100 more entries than the 2016 event, with 16 of 519 breweries entering the fray for the first time. More than 2500 glasses of beer and cider from across the country were sampled over two days.
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A woman who called her neighbour a “f***ing old queen” has been found guilty of homophobic hate speech.
Elvira Oelofse, of Killarney in Johannesburg, was ordered to apologise this week to University of the Witwatersrand senior lecturer Tim Trengove Jones.
As well as delivering the unconditional written apology in person, the Equality Court told her to attend an anger management course and pay R25,000 to the NGO Sonke Gender Justice.
Oelofse, in her 60s, insulted Trengove Jones, 62, while having an argument in July 2016 with contractors installing birdproofing screens at their block of flats. The lecturer told the court that after the initial abuse, he replied: “Me, an old queen?” Oelofse responded: “Just look at you, I don’t understand what anyone sees in you. You are a f***ing oldqueen, you f***ing piece of f***ing sh*t.”
Oelofse was told she has 10 days to apologise to Trengove Jones.
Hosted by senior writer and former NFL cornerback Domonique Foxworth, Practice Squad is a weekly variety show that features various segments inspired by our love of the game and filtered through our awkward, weird and subversive minds. This is not your average weekly NFL recap show.
This week’s episode features the following:
NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Titans have released cornerback Jason McCourty after eight seasons with the franchise, and a few days after the veteran shared the news himself on social media.
The Titans announced the move Monday, the first day of the team's off-season program.
General manager Jon Robinson said in a statement he respects McCourty and what he has done for the franchise in his eight seasons as a true professional. Robinson says they talked about having him return for the final season of his contract but could not agree on the right solution.
McCourty was due $7 million for the final season of his contract. The three-time captain started 90 games and had 13 interceptions in his tenure as a sixth-round pick out of Rutgers in 2009.
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The 41st annual Coast Con wrapped up Sunday on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Die-hard fans packed the convention center for the three-day event. For them, it's not just a convention, it's a way of life.
HUMBLE, Texas (AP) — Court records show a Houston-area woman is accused of placing a plastic bag over the head of her 1-year-old son and sending video of the abuse to relatives because she was upset that the child’s father had a new girlfriend.
Twenty-three-year-old Jamelle Peterkin of Humble appeared in court Monday on a charge of endangering a child.
The boy’s aunt, Ra’Neicha Broadnax, told KTRK-TV (http://abc13.co/2oPAGkt ) in Houston that in recent days she received videos and pictures from Peterkin also showing the child being slapped.
Broadnax said Peterkin indicated she was angry about the father’s new girlfriend.
Records show Peterkin also placed a plastic bag in the child’s mouth.
The current condition of the child is not detailed in the report.
Online records don’t indicate whether Peterkin has an attorney.
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The 11th annual World Science Festival kicks off on Tuesday in New York City and runs through June 3, with six days of science-related activities for kids and adults.
Scores of events include, for instance, Lab Tours for Girls, during which girls will be invited into the female-run labs at Columbia University, the NYU Tandon School of Engineering and more; City of Science, a hands-on fair filled with science activities; “Cool Jobs: Savage Careers in Science That’ll Blow Your Mind;” and “Saturday Night Lights: Stargazing in Brooklyn Bridge Park.”
“The point is really to get people excited about science,” says Jen Gherardi, who does communications outreach for the festival. The event connects the public with high-level scientists, she says.
Many activities are free; others require purchasing tickets. For more information, tickets and a complete schedule of family-oriented events, visit worldsciencefestival.com/festival/world-science-festival-2018/ and search for youth and family.
MADISON (WKOW) -- Volunteers with the Wisconsin Anti-Violence Effort, the Madison Mennonite Church and Moms Demand Action will gather tonight with community members for an event to honor the five-year mark of the Sandy Hook School shooting, which took the lives of 20 children and six educators.
The event is one of more than 200 across the country commemorating the Sandy Hook five-year anniversary and all lives lost to gun violence since December 2012 and asking lawmakers to do more to end gun violence.
The candlelight vigil will be held in remembrance of the victims and survivors of gun violence and to encourage attendees to honor the victims by taking action to reduce gun violence in our community.
The vigil will take place at 7 p.m., Monday, Dec. 11, 2017, at the Madison Mennonite Church (located in the Orchard Ridge United Church of Christ building), 1501 Gilbert Road, Madison.
Zonnie Gorman joined me to discuss the 75th anniversary of the first recruitment of Navajo Code Talkers to serve as U.S. Marines in World War II.
With nine movies made in the region and a host of big-name singers performing concerts, it was easy to run into someone famous. In March, Don Cheadle returned to the Queen City for a special screening of "Miles Ahead," fulfilling a promise he made in 2014 while filming the movie in Cincinnati.
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Greek Cypriots are gearing up for a presidential runoff, barely seven months after the latest failure to reunify the eastern Mediterranean island nation of Cyprus.
They are skeptical about whether anyone can lead them out of the labyrinth of the decades-old division with Turkish Cypriots.
President Nicos Anastasiades is looking to reprise his triumph over left-leaning Stavros Malas in 2013 when the two men faced each other.
Earlier polls had shown Anastasiades beating Malas convincingly in Sunday's runoff, but Malas' strong showing in last weekend's first round of voting might make it a closer race.
Cyprus was divided into a Greek-speaking south and a Turkish-speaking north in 1974 when Turkey invaded following a coup by supporters of union with Greece.
Clinton Public Library will host “Reading Rocks” from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Monday, and kids of all ages will have the chance ...
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Feb 2 (Reuters) -
* UK AND CHINA SIGN MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING ON MEDICINE AND DEVICE REGULATION, UK‘S MHRA SAYS
* UK/CHINA AGREEMENT COVERS EXCHANGE OF LEARNING FROM ACCELERATED ACCESS REVIEW AND HOW TO REGULATE TRADING OF MEDICINES ONLINE
* NEW AGREEMENT EXPANDS ON A PREVIOUS MOU SIGNED IN 2014 WHICH FOCUSSED ON THE EXCHANGE OF SAFETY INFORMATION (Reporting by UK bureau)
Leicester City are underdogs in the second leg of the Champions League quarter-final against Atletico Madrid, defender Christian Fuchs has said ahead of Tuesday's game.
Atletico have been in the quarter-finals of the Champions League for last three years and have progressed to the finals twice, losing to Spanish rivals Real Madrid in both finals.
Once relative Champions League unknowns, however, Atletico are now true European giants and will provide the sternest test yet of Leicester's fairy-tale continental adventure.
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March 30 MacDonald Mines Exploration Ltd
* MacDonald Mines signs binding letter of intent to acquire 100% interest in holdsworth property
* MacDonald Mines Exploration - has signed binding letter of intent with noble mineral exploration to acquire all of noble's interest in holdsworth property
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HIGASHISHIRAKAWA, Japan — The Latest on a U.S. veteran returning a fallen Japanese soldier’s flag to the man’s relatives (all times local):
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A U.S. World War II veteran has returned to a fallen soldier’s family a Japanese flag he took from the man’s body 73 years ago.
Marvin Strombo knew the calligraphy-covered flag was more than a keepsake of the war. It was a treasure that would fill a void for the dead man’s family.
The flag he handed over Tuesday to Sadao Yasue’s siblings is the first trace of their brother. The Japanese authorities only gave them a wooden box containing a few rocks, a substitution for the remains that have never been returned.
Strombo has said he also plans to explain to Yasue’s relatives how their brother died.
April 6 Canadian media company Corus Entertainment Inc on Thursday reported an 86 percent rise in quarterly revenue, helped by higher income from its television business.
Net income attributable to shareholders fell to C$24.9 million, or 12 Canadian cents per share in the second quarter ended Feb. 28, from C$102.2 million, or C$1.17 per share, a year earlier.
Revenue rose to C$368.2 million from C$197.7 million. (Reporting by Ahmed Farhatha in Bengaluru)
A 17-year-old boy was shot early Wednesday morning, but Winnipeg police have more questions than answers about the incident.
"We don't really know, at this point, where the [crime] scene is and what transpired," said spokeswoman Const. Tammy Skrabek.
All investigators know at this point is that the teen arrived at hospital at about 3:40 a.m. with a gunshot wound to the upper body. He is currently listed in stable condition.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call the Major Crimes Unit at 204-986-6219 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).
"At 3:40 in the morning, if you came across something that was a gunshot or heard a gunshot, that would be very helpful information for investigators," Skrabek said.
Fedde's MRI revealed inflammation but no structural damage in his right shoulder, Chelsea Janes of The Washington Post reports.
Fedde said that he was encouraged by the news but he will need to take a few days off, which could warrant a short stay on the disabled list. The right-hander was forced to leave Wednesday's game in the second inning after experiencing a dip in velocity.
Oregon State pitcher Luke Heimlich, who as a teenager pleaded guilty to molesting a 6-year-old girl, was not taken in Major League Baseball's draft. Heimlich was the top pitcher during the regular season for the No.
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The hearing has been pushed back for the man accused in the stabbing death of a Nashville nurse.
Christopher McLawhorn, 24, is charged with criminal homicide in the murder of Tiffany Ferguson.
McLawhorn was arrested last Sunday on other charges. He was charged Wednesday night in Ferguson’s death.
McLawhorn was originally scheduled to appear in court last week, but the hearing was postponed to Monday in light of the new charges.
On Monday morning, the court decided to postpone the hearing to Thursday at 9:15 a.m.
McLawhorn also has standing court dates in Wilson County, NC. It’s unclear if he will be extradited back to face those charges.
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BONFIELD – Police have identified a man from Bonfield and a man from North Bay as the deceased in a fatal collision along Highway 17 on Monday (April 23).
According to police the collision, which involved a pick-up truck and a minivan occurred at approximately 8:18 a.m. and the road remained closed for roughly six hours.
The driver of the pick-up truck has been identified as Mathew Menard, 20, of Bonfield.
The driver of the minivan has been identified as Gilbert Lavoie, 58, of North Bay.
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RVers these days seem to want it all — a nice place to stay with plenty of space from neighbors. But it better have good WiFi, a 50-amp hookup, water and sewer — to enjoy all the comforts their RV affords.
What this means is that a lot of beautiful primitive campgrounds in the middle of nowhere, where a cell signal does not even reach, are unoccupied or nearly so.
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CITRUS HEIGHTS -- An intense confrontation with some alleged shoplifters at a Citrus Heights AM/PM store is going viral.
Store clerks say a man and woman were shoplifting and became belligerent when they were confronted. When clerks tried to intervene, one of the shoplifters shoved him.
Video posted by Georgia LeeAnn on Facebook that captures the confrontation has been shared more than 2,700 times in less than 24 hours.
Clerks say no one was hurt.
The store and witnesses say they called Citrus Heights Police, but no officers responded for two hours. The police department wouldn't comment on response time, but said officers respond faster to assault calls than shoplifting calls.
SKOPJE, Macedonia — A Macedonian court has overturned the more than decade-old terrorism convictions of 10 ethnic Albanian men, many of whom served long prison terms over a mine attack on a NATO vehicle.
The Skopje criminal ruled that there was no evidence linking the men to the 2003 blast in northern Macedonia that killed two Polish soldiers and their Macedonian translator.
Earlier Monday, special prosecutor Katica Janeva had called for them to be cleared.
Four of the men evaded arrest and were convicted in absentia, but the others served between 3.5 and seven years in prison. Their lawyers said the men would now seek compensation.
NATO troops were deployed during ethnic conflict between government forces and ethnic Albanian rebels in 2001. Some stayed on to monitor implementation of the peace deal.
Eddie Rosario extends the Twins' lead in the 8th inning with a three-run double to right-center field
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Knoll Inc
* Knoll Inc - Charles Rayfield will receive an annual base salary of $300,000 as senior vp and CFO - sec filing​
* Knoll Inc - ‍on August 9, 2017, board of directors of company voted to increase size of company's board of directors from ten members to eleven members​ Source text: (bit.ly/2i0iEKl) Further company coverage:
A Cole County judge has ruled that Governor Greitens’ political action and campaign committees must turn over documents by Friday to a House committee investigating Greitens. During a court hearing last week, Mark Kempton, the attorney for the House committee, said the lawmakers want documents that are relevant to their investigation of the governor.
Greitens attorney Catherine Hanaway argued that the subpoenaed documents are not relevant to the investigation. Capitol watchers say Beetem’s ruling was the last straw for the Governor’s defense team.
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A woman walks along the crack developed over the bridge at the Grant Road station, in Mumbai. Cracks were found on a bridge at the Grant Road station in south Mumbai, hours after an over- bridge collapsed at a railway station in suburban Andheri. (PTI)
With under 200 days to go until the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games, the first athletes to represent Team Scotland have been named in swimming and lawn bowls.
A total of 31 athletes have been confirmed following nominations from Scottish Swimming and Bowls Scotland, with Inverurie’s Hannah Miley selected in the aquatics side.
Both sports were major contributors to Team Scotland’s record medal haul at Glasgow 2014 and among those selected are six defending Commonwealth Games champions, as well as Olympic, World and European medallists, while nine athletes will make their Games debut.
The swimming team contains a mix of youth and experience with 13 of the 21 swimmers having competed for Team Scotland at Glasgow 2014, complemented by a number of young talents making the team for the first time.
Ross Murdoch and Dan Wallace will defend their Commonwealth Games titles down under.
Miley will be aiming to make it three 400m Individual Medley titles in a row, which would be a record for any sport.
Best Holiday Markets In Pittsburgh Forget about traditional shopping malls this Christmas -- whether you're looking for the perfect decoration for your home or a unique gift for a loved one, holiday markets can offer a fun shopping experience to help get you in the Christmas spirit.
5 Bucket List Items To Cross Off In PittsburghWhile bucket lists often include things like traveling or big once-in-a-lifetime experiences, you don't have to go too far to get to work scratching things off. Here are five bucket-list items you can tackle right here in Pittsburgh.
Handrail Slacklining
With the impending off season many of us are looking for other ways to keep ourselves entertained and in shape for when the snow falls again. Sure it’s easy to tell people to just go skate, but exploring new hobbies makes life more exciting. Kyle Koukal stays fit by pursuing handrail slacklining. Check out his mini part from a few summers ago.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque business owner says he caught a man on surveillance breaking into customers’ cars.
It happened at Vick’s Vittles Country Kitchen near Central and Zuni during lunch Monday.
The owner says a man in a silver VW Bug pulled up to a man’s SUV and stole his gym bag.
“We are so busy that we usually don’t have that much issues. We may have to come out and chase people away from panhandling, but we haven’t had any break-ins for a while,” owner Robert Vick said.
The thief also broke into a van through its window and stole a backpack.
BRUSSELS (AP) " The president of the Marshall Islands is appealing for help to convince U.S. President Donald Trump of the need to fight global warming following his decision to withdraw from the Paris climate agreement.
President Hilda Heine told European Union lawmakers Wednesday that "we all have a duty to work together to convince President Trump of the importance of climate action."
Heine said Trump's "decision was at best misguided. It was also disappointing and confusing for those of us that have long believed in the importance of U.S. global leadership."
She said her nation of more than 1,000 islands and atolls midway between the United States and Australia is at increasing risk of king tides and droughts.
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Heine said: "We have nowhere to run and nowhere to hide."
Sokoto-THE Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Sokoto State has said the "poor performance" of the All Progressives Congress, APC, at all levels of government is responsible for Nigerians' suffering, and that the party is an opposition to itself. Speaking through the party's state Secretary, Alhaji Kabiru Aliyu, yesterday, PDP described the current fracas between the Presidency and the Senate as an act of immaturity perpetrated by a bunch of people who had no positive feelings for the people they govern.
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They're not cute and furry with shiny golden eyes like California's similarly endangered mountain lions, but they are very tasty, good for the ecosystem and quickly approaching extinction. Scientists are now seeking the public's help to rescue white and black abalone - animals only native to the Baja and Southern California coastline - from disappearing forever.
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BEIJING (AP) — Premier Li Keqiang promises China's economy 'will open even wider,' Beijing will eliminate import tariffs on drugs.
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Jonny Fritz live in Good City Hall! Doors open at 7pm. Jonny Fritz is back- with a new album, a new hip, and a new homebase in Los Angeles, California. When last we met our hero, Jonny had just wrapped up the purgative classic, Dad Country, his call to the rising generation for a renewed lyricism in country music, recorded in Jackson Browne’s personal recording studio and released by ATO records. Now in his newest, Sweet Creep, the lyricism returns, but with a wide hopeful grin. Recorded in Jim James’ makeshift hilltop studio in Montecito Heights, where golden twilight fills up thirsty grass valleys, Sweet Creep reverberates with the same feeling of sunny new vistas. From the empathetic “Are You Thirsty?“ to the summer-crushy “Humidifier,“ Sweet Creep is a freshly-signed lease on life, with the movers downstairs waiting by the truck.
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Chux Ohai The family of late gospel singer, Eric Arubayi, whose passage was widely reported a few days ago, has made its first official statement on the sad incident. In a statement signed by the older brother of the deceased, Derreck, the family expressed gratitude to friends and well-wishers who stood by them in their […]
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What Flynn's Ouster Means For Netanyahu and Trump
President Trump meets Wednesday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who had considered the former national security adviser Michael Flynn to be an ally in the White House.
There’s a growing unease and menace running through the film, thanks to the work of Mathews and his co-editor Don Swaynos. It’s as twitchy and unsettling as its (anti)hero, and audiences who care more about how a film makes them feel than if it fully works will be rewarded. But those who need more will find that “Discreet” lives up to its name a bit too well, never fully offering answers to all the questions it asks.
Finnish wave developer AW Energy has secured a €5m grant from the EU-backed Horizon 2020 research programme to design, build and test a next-generation 1MW power take-off (PTO) named MegaRoller.
The three-year project will kick off next month at AW Energy’s research centre in Finland. The collaboration project includes 10 partners consisting of companies and research institutes.
AW Energy chief technology officer Jussi Åkerberg said: “We are mobilising the latest technology from other engineering disciplines and even neurosciences.”
AW Energy’s existing wave technology – WaveRoller – is rated at 350kW.
“Reliability and quality have been at the centre of WaveRoller development. Now we are preparing to build on these solid foundations to extend the rating to 1MW with a team of world-class expertise across Europe,” said product quality and certification manager Tuula Mäki.
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PORTLAND, Ore. — Faced with a backlog of applications for recreational marijuana licenses, the Oregon Liquor Control Commission says it will set aside any applications received after June 15 until the pileup is cleared.
The commission says it has issued almost 1,900 recreational marijuana licenses since April 2016 as well as almost 29,000 marijuana worker permits.
The agency says the pace of application submissions has not eased, causing the review process to lengthen.
To power through the backlog, the agency says it will temporarily shift employees to focus on renewals and applications that have already been submitted.
Executive director Steve Marks says the temporary suspension of new licenses will help the agency fulfill its regulatory duties and provide timely responses to businesses in the industry.
The Oregon Legislature is expected to look at the issue next year.
Alex Jones presents a video clip from Stephen Colbert’s CBS late-night program where he interviews Senator Rand Paul about the secret FISA Memo and Trump-Russian collusion.
× Chestnut downs a record 74 franks for 11th title
NEW YORK (AP) – Defending champion Joey “Jaws” Chestnut chomped down a record 74 franks and buns to take home his 11th title at the annual Nathan’s Famous July Fourth hot dog eating contest.
The renowned competitive eater from San Jose, California, takes home the coveted Mustard Belt and surpassed the previous mark of 72 dogs and buns he downed last year.
The heat wasn’t a factor; the National Weather Service put the temperature at 83 degrees with a heat index of 91 degrees.
Miki Sudo said after eating 37 dogs and buns that the heat may have slowed her down in winning the women’s competition.
That didn’t stop the Las Vegas eater from easily beating out second-place finisher Mischelle Lesco of Tuscon, Arizona, who chowed down 28 wieners and buns.
The head of U.S. drugmaker Merck & Co. has resigned from a manufacturing advisory council to the Trump administration in an apparent protest of the president’s failure to condemn in stronger terms the white supremacists who marched and waged violence in Charlottesville, Va., over the weekend.
Merck issued a statement Monday morning on Twitter from Chairman and Chief Executive Kenneth Frazier, saying, “America’s leaders must honor our fundamental values by clearly rejecting expressions of hatred, bigotry and group...
Putin says Jerusalem move may end peace process
ISTANBUL- Russian President Vladimir Putin has criticized the U.S. administration's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital, warning that it could destabilize the region and derail the Middle East peace process.
Speaking Monday after a hectic day that took him from a Russian base in Syria to Cairo to Ankara, Putin said the Trump administration's move "doesn't help the Mideast settlement and, just the opposite, destabilizes the already difficult situation in the region."
The Russian leader added that it may "finish prospects for the Palestinian-Israeli peace process."
He added that Moscow believes the status of Jerusalem can only be settled through talks between the Palestinians and Israel in line with United Nations resolutions.
May 3 Mitel Networks Corp:
* Mitel reports solid march quarter revenues and earnings per share
* Says cutting workforce by about 10 percent
* Says workforce reduction expected to generate an annualized savings of approximately $30 million
* Says anticipate taking a charge in 2017 in range of $25 million to $35 million
* Says qtrly non-GAAP EPS $0.09
* Sees GAAP revenues $230 million to $255 million for Q2
* Says qtrly GAAP loss per share - basic $0.16
* Sees GAAP gross margin 53.5% to 55.5% in Q2
* Sees non-GAAP net income 5.5% to 9.5% in Q2
* Qtrly revenues $223.1 million versus $ 233.0 million
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.09, revenue view $220.4 million -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Q2 revenue view $244.2 million -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting by Prithvi Kanti Bandyopadhyay)
Just after Donald Trump named his campaign foreign policy team in March 2016, new adviser George Papadopoulos offered to set up “a meeting between us and the Russian leadership to discuss US-Russia ties under President Trump,” telling them his Russian contacts “welcomed the opportunity,” according to internal campaign emails read to the Washington Post.
“The proposal sent a ripple of concern through campaign headquarters in Trump Tower… But Papadopoulos, a campaign volunteer with scant foreign policy experience, persisted. Between March and September, the self-described energy consultant sent at least a half-dozen requests for Trump, as he turned from primary candidate to party nominee, or for members of his team to meet with Russian officials.”
“Papadopoulos emerges from the sample of emails as a new and puzzling figure in the examination of the Trump campaign’s contacts with Russian officials and their proxies during the 2016 election, now the subject of a special-counsel investigation.”
Sindh Rangers claimed to have arrested five suspected criminals, including a political party member, in different targeted raids in the city in wee hours on Friday.
According to Rangers’ spokesman, the Rangers carried out a targeted raid in Model Colony and apprehended a political party activist, Zakir Hussain Tayaan, affiliated with MQM-L. The accused was involved in target killing and other crimes.
Separately, a Rangers party arrested an accused, Muhammad Sharif, he was linked with Lyari gang war Zahid Ladla group, and was involved in target killing, extortion, and other crimes, the Rangers said.
Meanwhile, a ranger’s team detained a robber, Abdul Suleaman. He was wanted in several robbery cases.
Rangers carried out search operations in Shah Faisal Colony and Preedy area and arrested a drug peddler, Faisal Anwar and a criminal, Muhammad Rasheed. The Rangers also claimed to have recovered weapons, drugs and contraband from their possession.
WASHINGTON — The wave of terror attacks in Europe involving the use of vehicles, knives and everyday items as weapons is not a new phenomenon.
But in this week’s edition of The Hunt with WTOP national security correspondent J.J. Green, Nikita Malik of the Henry Jackson Society in London said there’s a lot more at stake today.
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A man who was late was caught driving at almost twice the speed limit.
Matthew Simpson, 41, of Salmon Leap in Chester, was on his way to pick up his son from his ex-wife’s home - and she had to leave to catch a flight.
A police camera van caught him driving his Mercedes on the A494 Mold By-Pass at Broncoed Isaf at 8.39am on July 3 last year at almost twice the speed limit - 110 mph - explained prosecutor Alun Williams at Flintshire magistrates’ court at Mold.
Simpson, a team leader, admitted the speeding by letter on an earlier occasion and the case was adjourned until Tuesday for magistrates to consider a disqualification.
It was dealt with in his absence when he did not attend and he was banned from driving for 56 days, fined £400 with £85 costs and a £40 surcharge.
Monday, October 2nd, was the official swearing in of the newly elected officials for the City of Lexington. City Hall was at near standing room only as Chief United States District Judge Tom Anderson made his way forward to administer the oath of office. Ann Anderson, Carl Cooley, Jim Terry, and Chad Wood took the oaths of office first for the Lexington City School System Board of Education. Judge Anderson then swore in Gordon Wildridge and Peggy Gilbert as aldermen, and Jeff Griggs as the new mayor. Griggs thanked everyone…
For the complete story, see the October 4th edition of The Lexington Progress.
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Funeral For: Sam Chubey
Funeral Date: December 12th, 2017
Sam Chubey, 92 of Rosa passed away Thursday December 7th at Bethesda Hospital. He is survived by his wife Mary, 1 daughter, 2 sons, 1 sister, 1 brother and their families.
The funeral service for Sam Chubey will be held Tuesday December 12th, 11am at Birchwood Funeral Chapel, Steinbach with burial at St. Peter and Paul Cemetery, Pansey.
Viewing will be at the chapel prior to the service.
Donations may be made to St. Peter and Paul Pansey Cemetery Fund.
Arrangements by Birchwood Funeral Chapel, Steinbach
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Officers were called to the 8300 block of Maryland Avenue in the city's Broadway-Slavic Village neighborhood, Cleveland police spokesperson Det. Reginald Lanton said.
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Temeria Payton, a sophomore from Canton, Miss is photographed on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at Holmes Community College in Ridgeland, Miss., on Tuesday, June 13, 2017. Payton is studying liberal arts and foreign languages that cost has been an obstacle in her studies and she worries that higher tuition could exceed her aid package.
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DENVER — The San Diego Padres have placed first baseman Eric Hosmer on the family medical leave list.
In addition, the team selected the contract of left-hander Eric Lauer from Triple-A El Paso. He will start Tuesday night against the Colorado Rockies.
To make room for Lauer, San Diego designated lefty Buddy Baumann for assignment.
Lauer was a first-round pick of the Padres in 2016. He was 2-1 with a 3.00 ERA in three starts for El Paso. Lauer tied a career high with 10 strikeouts on April 15 against Las Vegas.
Purina Can't Duck Suit Claiming Fish Food Killed Bass
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 5:51 PM EDT) -- An Illinois federal judge Friday found Purina Animal Nutrition LLC can’t duck a suit claiming its food killed thousands of bass at a fish farm despite the fact the farm did not buy direct from Purina.
U.S. District Judge Michael J. Reagan declined Purina’s motion for dismissal on the grounds no contract existed between it and Veath Fish Farms LLC, saying prior Illinois court cases favored keeping seven of the nine claims against Purina.
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By COLLEEN LONG, Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) — A law enforcement official tells The Associated Press that a man had a pipe bomb strapped to him when it went off on a New York City subway platform.
The explosion happened around 7:30 a.m. Monday. Details were still developing. The person was arrested and has non-life-threatening injuries. Another person on the platform sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
The official spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly about the incident.
White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders has tweeted that President Trump has been briefed on the explosion.
The weatherman has forecast partly cloudy sky, light rains and thundershowers later in the day. (Reuters)
Overnight rainfall in parts of the national capital shot up the humidity level this morning to as high as 90 per cent, a weather official said. However, the minimum temperature settled at 25 degrees Celsius, three notches below the normal, the official said. The weatherman has forecast partly cloudy sky, light rains and thundershowers later in the day.
About 5.1 mm rainfall was recorded in Delhi overnight till 8:30 AM today and relative humidity was 90 per cent, a MeT Department official said. The maximum temperature is likely to hover around 37 degrees Celsius in the evening. The minimum recorded at other weather stations were — Lodhi Road (23.2 degrees Celsius), Ayanagar (25.5), Ridge (24.4) and Palam 26.8 degrees Celsius. Yesterday, the maximum and minimum temperatures had settled at 36.7 and 23.6 degrees Celsius respectively.
Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on July 4 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events!
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HAMPTON ROADS, Va. – Tidewater Community College will be holding a career fair focused primarily around information technology and business.
The event will take place on Oct. 12, and is open to the public form 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Student Center Gymnasium in room K204.
Applicants should come dressed in interview attire and bring multiple copies of their resume.
RSVP is required by registering with TCC’s Career Services Network. Non-TCC students and alumni can register as a guest.
For additional information, call 757-822-7228.
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March 29 Bharti Airtel Ltd
* Says completed inter-se transfer of 11.32 % stake in Bharti Infratel to Nettle Infrastructure Investments
* Says post the transfer, Bharti Airtel will hold 50.33% while Nettle will hold 11.32% stake in Bharti Infratel
* Says consideration received amounted to about 68.06 billion rupees Source text: bit.ly/2o97jdi Further company coverage:
Chilli Week is on June 4-10 at Northbridge Brewing Co and Whitfords Brewing Co, with chefs using some of the world's hottest chillies to warm diners up this winter.
After woman's body found in Grand Rapids alley, man charged
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — A Grand Rapids man has been arrested in connection with the death of a woman whose body was found in an alley.
The Grand Rapids Police Department said Monday that 47-year-old James Mitz faces charges of maintaining a drug house and failing to report a dead body.
Police say investigators believe 26-year-old Hillary Ann Schihl of Grand Rapids died in Mitz's home, and he moved her body off of his property to avoid being involved in the investigation. Her body was found March 11.
Police say Mitz was arrested Friday. Online jail records show he remained incarcerated Monday.
Police have said the cause and manner of Schihl's death cannot be determined until toxicology results are completed.
Fns watch the Cleveland Indians against the Chicago Cubs game from Cleveland,on the scoreboard at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, during a rain delay before a scheduled baseball game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Detroit Tigers in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, April, 24, 2018. The game was postponed due to a steady rain, and was re-scheduled as part of a doubleheader Wednesday. Gene J. Puskar AP Photo
The Ontario Reign took a 3-1 victory over the Stockton Heat in an American Hockey League game Wednesday at the Stockton Arena.
The Reign scored two goals in the first 11 minutes of play as the defense kept the Heat scoreless.
Philipe Maillet put Ontario on the board with a lone goal just 2 minutes and 16 seconds into the game.
Alex Lintuniemi scored a power-play goal less than eight minutes later to give the Reign the 2-0 lead. He was assisted by Jonny Brodzinski and T.J. Hensick.
The Heat answered back with a goal in the second period.
With less than two minutes left in the game, Ontario’s Sam Herr netted one more goal to secure the win. Brett Sutter assisted.
Goalkeeper Cal Petersen made 30 saves for the Reign.
When he’s not pulverizing scrubs in Jean Claude Van Damme’s underground fighting tournament, Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson is hard at work in his native Iceland training for the Arnold Strongman Classic 2018. The Game of Thrones actor has been showing off some truly impressive strength training this week in the lead-up to the annual competition.
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - Gov. Matt Bevin is urging current and retired state workers in Kentucky to pressure lawmakers to act on revamping one of the nation's worst-funded public pension plans.
Bevin said in a four-minute video Saturday night that if structural changes aren't made, the teachers' retirement system will likely run out of money in 12 to 15 years.
Bevin suggests that residents contact lawmakers "and say 'Don't allow this to fail on our watch.'"
The plan to overhaul Kentucky's public pension systems has stalled in the Senate.
The measure would cut benefits for some retired teachers while making structural changes some lawmakers say are necessary to save the retirement system from collapse. Supporters tout it as a way to reap an estimated $3.2 billion in taxpayer savings over the next 20 years.
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Acres Home, Gulfton, Second Ward, Third Ward and Near North Side will be the first to benefit from Complete Communities.
Mayor Sylvester Turner announced on Monday that five Houston areas will kick-off the implementation of his Complete Communities program, which seeks to improve neighborhoods “so that all of Houston’s residents and business owners can have access to quality services and amenities”, according to the City of Houston website.
The first five neighborhoods to benefit from the program will be Acres Home, Gulfton, Second Ward, Third Ward and Near North Side.
In his ann0uncement, Turner explained that each of them will have dedicated staff to assist their specific needs, which will include stray animals, trash and weeds problems and others.
“We cannot have areas of haves while others are have-nots’, the Mayor said, as he stressed that the Complete Communities program was one of his campaign promises.
The Wiggins football team lost 40-8 in Wray; volleyball got the 3-2 win over the Eagles #copreps
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Illyria is a mysterious place full of romantics and eccentrics. At least that’s how it seems to Viola, who’s been cast adrift in this merry world. Out of necessity, she disguises herself as a boy but quickly becomes an object of desire to the woman her employer sent her to woo. Time eventually sorts it all out, but not before Viola and everyone around her are bewitched, bothered and bewildered as they traverse the often contradictory landscapes of their hearts. This clever and lovely tale returns to our stage under the direction of Joseph Hanreddy, who directed our recent production of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM which earned BEST PLAY from Broadwayworld.com.
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Utah owned Minky Couture is offering some fun new prints and designs just in time for Father's Day! Minky blankets are hand sewn, packaged and shipped in Utah by professional and talented employees. Pick from any of their amazing designs or customize your very own here. Enter to win a Father's Day gift basket from Minky Couture on our Facebook page here.
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Photo of the Dodge Caravan that had a deer go through the back side window and then out the rear hatch window.
The accident happened just before 6p.m. Sunday in Stafford County on U.S. 281 ten miles south of Great Bend.
The van was driven by 27-year old Nathan Stoney of Kingman. Stoney and passengers one month old Eli Stoney, 2-year old Dylan Stoney, 6-year old Owen Sikes and 8-year old Zoey Sikes all of Kingman were transported to Great Bend Regional Hospital with unknown injuries.
Bagels & Bluegrass Bicycle Century Tour presents donation to JSCC
JACKSON, Tenn. — Organizers of the Bagels and Bluegrass Century Tour presented a check Monday to the Jackson State Community College Foundation to fund student scholarships.
The JSCC Foundation has been the primary recipient of the proceeds from the bike tour since it was started 16 years ago. The $2,500 check will go to the non-traditional scholarship fund.
The president of the college explained what non-traditional scholarship means.
“A non-traditional scholarship is for those students who are typically 24 or older who are not directly out of high school but perhaps students who have left high school, went to work and they returned to continue their education here at Jackson State,” JSCC President Dr. Allana Hamilton said.
Dr. Kent Jones is the founder of the bike ride.
NEW YORK — Former “Sex and the City” star Cynthia Nixon said on Twitter Monday that she’ll challenge Gov. Andrew Cuomo in New York’s Democratic primary in September.
Her announcement sets up a race pitting an openly gay liberal activist against a two-term incumbent with a $30 million war chest and possible presidential ambitions.
In a video on Twitter, the public education advocate said, “We want our government to work again.”
Nixon in recent speeches has called on Democrats nationally to carve out a strong liberal identity instead of being merely the “anti-Trump party.”
The 51-year-old Manhattan mother of three is an ally of Democratic New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, who frequently clashes with Cuomo on various issues.
The 60-year-old Cuomo was favored 66 percent to 19 percent over Nixon in a recent Siena College poll.
16:38 Reported News Briefs Tishrei 16, 5778 , 06/10/17 Tishrei 16, 5778 , 06/10/17 'An all-female tank will not operate in Lebanon' Read more IDF Ground Forces Commander says mixed-gender combat units are for patrolling peaceful borders, not intended for war. ► ◄ Last Briefs
Chelsea have released a new Champions League squad.
Manager Antonio Conte included new signings, Emerson Palmieri, Ross Barkley and Olivier GIroud in Chelsea’s updated squad.
The Blues will be up against Barcelona in a last-16 tie this month.
The Italian added several new players to the squad in the January transfer window, with Michy Batshuayi, Kenedy and Charly Musonda among those heading out the exit door.
See Squad:
Goalkeepers: Willy Caballero, Thibaut Courtois, Eduardo
Defenders: Antonio Rudiger, Marcos Alonso, Davide Zappacosta, Gary Cahill, Andreas Christensen, Cesar Azpilicueta, David Luiz, Victor Moses, Dujon Sterling, Emerson Palmieri
Midfielders: Cesc Fabregas, Danny Drinkwater, N’Golo Kante, Ross Barkley, Tiemoue Bakayoko, Kyle Scott, Callum Hudson-Odoi Attackers: Eden Hazard, Pedro, Olivier Giroud, Alvaro Morata, Willian.
May 3 Tpg Specialty Lending Inc
* Tpg Specialty Lending, Inc. Announces quarter ended march 31, 2017 financial results
* Tpg Specialty Lending Inc says net investment income of $28.5 million, or $0.48 per share, for quarter ended march 31, 2017
* Tpg Specialty Lending Inc says net asset value per share was $16.04 at march 31, 2017 as compared to $15.95 at december 31, 2016
* Tpg Specialty Lending Inc says board of directors has declared a quarterly base dividend of $0.39 per share
* Tpg Specialty Lending Inc says qtrly net income per share $0.47 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. State Department on Monday condemned Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s threat to ban opposition parties from participating in next year’s presidential elections.
“The Venezuelan people deserve the right to express their views and consent to governance through a free and fair democratic process that is open to all candidates,” the department said in a statement.
After three opposition parties boycotted mayoral elections on Sunday, Maduro said on Monday they should be banned from participating in future elections.
Bangkok – Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha has called for additional effort to successfully develop the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).
Gen Prayut said at a recent EEC committee meeting that more effort is needed to ensure local residents have a positive understanding of the EEC development and how its growth will benefit the community.
The premier stressed that people living in the eastern corridor need to be made aware of the importance of regional development to economic growth. He mentioned that many countries have already shown great interest in the EEC, and are considering their involvement through investment.
Gen Prayut urged civil servants from the security and economic arms of the government to work together to ensure the success of the EEC. The draft law governing the economic zone is currently being considered by the National Legislative Assembly.
BEACHWOOD, Ohio -- Beachwood police on Monday evening asked for help in identifying a person who may have information on one of the incidents that happened at Beachwood Place mall on Saturday.
A short time after a shooting outside the mall in which a male suffered a gunshot wound to the leg, a second event took place nearby just inside the main entrance to the mall. In that incident, a single gunshot was heard and a 17-year-old girl sustained minor injuries, and was treated and released from the hospital.
Police say upon further investigation, it does not appear that any "purposeful assault" took place in that incident. However, police would still like to identify a person who may know more about what happened.
Beachwood police released a photo of that person, who was last seen leaving the mall in a dark-colored Jeep Wrangler.
If you know the male, you're asked to please call Beachwood police at 216-464-1234.
Beachwood Place was put on lockdown as the incidents were investigated.
**Continuing coverage**
Bangladesh had only one batsman cross the double figure mark. Bangladesh had only one batsman cross the double figure mark.
Bangladesh were skittled out for 43 before lunch, the lowest total in their Test history, on the opening day as West Indies right-arm quick Kemar Roach claimed figures of 5-8 in the first Test on Wednesday.
Fast-medium bowler Miguel Cummins took 3-11 as Bangladesh’s innings lasted just 18.4 overs. Opener Liton Das was the only batsman to reach double figures and his 25 was more than half his side’s total.
West Indies won the toss and chose to bowl at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium. New Zealand made the lowest total in Test history when they were bowled out for 26 by England in Auckland in 1955.
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A local audience heard both sides when a search-and-seizure appeals case was argued before the Kansas Supreme Court in a special session Oct. 4 in Hutchinson.
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Military Road in Steenberg closed due to protest
At this stage, it’s unclear what the demonstration is about.
CAPE TOWN - A protest is underway in Steenberg, Cape Town on Wednesday morning.
Officials say tyres have been set alight.
At this stage, it’s unclear what the demonstration is about.
The City of Cape Town's Richard Bosman says a major road has been closed.
“Due to protest action, we have Military Road that’s closed in both directions between Flora Road and Allenby Drive. We have tyres burning in that roadway.”
(Edited by Shimoney Regter)
EMBED >More News Videos We've all heard of hoagies, but one South Jersey chef makes what he calls "Zoagies".
Police are looking for the person who fired a shot at the Zoagie sandwich trailer in Pennsville, New Jersey.It happened around 7:11 p.m. Tuesday when a vehicle was stopped at a traffic light on Route 49.According to police, a suspect inside that vehicle fired a weapon towards the mobile food trailer.There were customers in line, but fortunately no one was injured.However, police say the truck was struck by a bullet.Police are questioning several witnesses.In late January, Action News reporter Nora Muchanic profiled the owner of the Zoagie trailer, Ezell Barnes.
The assailants in Mortsel were wearing balaclavas, but could be identified as Antwerp FC supporters due to their outfits. The bus was pelted with stones at a crossroads in Mortsel. "Windows were smashed, and someone broke his arm. My wife is in shock", Marc Van Deuren said as president of the Beerschot-Wilrijk supporters' association.
Two Beerschot fans were taken to hospital. The incidents triggered a massive fight on the Mortsel town square, with the Antwerp hooligans eventually fleeing the scene. Nobody could be apprehended, but police are hoping to use video footage to identify (some) assailants.
Former "Sex and the City" star Cynthia Nixon says she'll challenge Gov. Andrew Cuomo in New York's Democratic primary in September.Her announcement Monday sets up a race pitting an openly gay liberal activist against a two-term incumbent with a $30 million war chest and possible presidential ambitions.In a video on Twitter, the public education advocate says "We want our government to work again."Nixon in recent speeches has called on Democrats nationally to carve out a strong liberal identity instead of being merely the "anti-Trump party."Nixon is a 51-year-old Manhattan mother of three and an ally of Democratic New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, who frequently clashes with Cuomo on various issues.The 60-year-old Cuomo was favored 66 percent to 19 percent over Nixon in a recent Siena College poll.
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — An off-duty New Rochelle police officer has been charged after his passenger was killed in a Monday morning crash in White Plains.
It happened around 3 a.m. when 27-year-old Harry Kyreakedes crashed his Jeep Cherokee into a tree on Mamaroneck Avenue, according to White Plains Public Safety Commissioner David Chong.
Authorities say Kyreakedes had a blood-alcohol content of .23, nearly three times the legal limit.
His passenger, 27-year-old Isaac Ward, was transported to the local hospital where he was pronounced dead. Kyreakedes was also transported to the hospital where he underwent surgery to his legs.
He has been charged with vehicular manslaughter and driving while intoxicated.
Roads in the area were slick from the rain, police say. It is unknown how fast Kyreakedes was driving.
Global News weather special Kevin O’Connell delivers his forecast for Edmonton and the rest of Alberta on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018.
Sara Jean Underwood seems to be working harder and harder these days. Her Patreon has 2886 followers now and she must be making a pretty good living off horny men who want access to her even sexier photos. Unfortunately, I do not have access cause I’m cheap and think there are better ways for hot chicks to make a living, since I’m a feminist and find this line of work degrading.
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The strong growth rates in countries such as China, India and many Southeast Asian nations bode well for the region's strengthening, says Helman Sitohang of Credit Suisse.
Now that 2016 is in the books , it's time to look forward to 2017. We think it will be a great one, too.
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US Ambassador to Greece Geoffrey Pyatt was in New York on Monday to attend the Capital Link Forum "Invest in Greece" where several prominent members of the Greek cabinet including Finance Minister Euclid Tsakalotos were to speak.
In a posting on his Twitter account, Pyatt described the event as "a great chance to advance the trade and investment agenda at the center of the @tsipras_eu White House agenda – and to highlight US support for Greek economic recovery," referring to Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras who was to address the event by live video link.
Apart from Tsakalotos, Economy Minister Dimitris Papadimitriou and Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura were to address delegates along with several Greek and American academics and members of the financial sector.
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For all the talk about the power of pro­gress­ives in the Demo­crat­ic Party, one sig­ni­fic­ant part of the Demo­crat­ic co­ali­tion has been over­looked in the run-up to the next pres­id­en­tial elec­tion: Afric­an-Amer­ic­ans. Black voters made up at least 20 per­cent of the Demo­crat­ic vote in at least 15 states dur­ing the 2016 pres­id­en­tial primar­ies (and com­prise that share in three oth­er states without exit polling: Louisi­ana, New Jer­sey, and Delaware). Without Afric­an-Amer­ic­ans, who gave 76 per­cent of their vote in the primar­ies to Hil­lary Clin­ton, Bernie Sanders eas­ily could have been the Demo­crat­ic nom­in­ee. Sanders won 49.1 per­cent of the Demo­crat­ic white vote to Clin­ton’s 48.9 per­cent.
The S&P 500 ended slightly lower after a report that U.S. Special Counsel Robert Mueller had issued a subpoena for documents related to U.S. President Donald Trump's businesses offset strong jobs and manufacturing data. Aleksandra Michalska reports.
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica — The Costa Rica soccer federation says national team coach Oscar Ramirez is out after the team's disappointing performance at the World Cup.
Federation president Rodolfo Villalobos said Wednesday that Ramirez's contract has run out and won't be renewed. Costa Rica compiled a record of 9 wins, 6 ties and 4 defeats in 16 qualifying and three World Cup matches under Ramirez.
Villalobos thanked the coach but said that "it is not convenient for him to remain." He did not name a potential replacement, but said the federation is looking at a long list of candidates.
Costa Rica was the surprise of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, reaching the quarterfinals. But the team was knocked out in the group stage in Russia, losing to Brazil and Serbia and tying Switzerland.
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GREENWOOD (KFSM) — The Department of Energy will conduct training exercises that will close parts of Arkansas 96, the department said in a news release.
Arkansas 96 will be closed from Arkansas 22 (Fort Street) to Been Ridge Road on Thursday (April 26) from 7-10 p.m. The Department of Energy’s Office of Secure Transportation will conduct a training exercise.
Any questions about the closure should be made to the Office of Secure Transportation’s local Exercise Control Center at (479) 709-5302 or (479) 709-5303. Additional travel information can be found at IDriveArkansas.com or ArDOT.gov.
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MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — After a late start to the planting season, Minnesota farmers are making good progress.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture says above-average temperatures last week aided crop development, while scattered showers had little impact on planting and hay-cutting.
Minnesota’s spring wheat is 93 percent planted — that’s two days ahead of the five-year average. Corn is also 93 percent planted, one day ahead of average.
Donald Trump promotes his reality show "The Apprentice" in 2012. Getty
Before President Donald Trump entered the White House, the former businessman gained popularity hosting a pair of reality TV shows, "The Apprentice" and "The Celebrity Apprentice".
Each show ran for seven seasons with Trump leading the way before he announced his plans to run for president. "The New Celebrity Apprentice" continued for one more season with former California Gov. and actor Arnold Schwarzenegger as the face of the show, but it was canceled after the season concluded.
In the early days, "Apprentice" contestants who didn't hear "You're fired!" from Trump got to work as an executive vice president of the Trump Organization for a year.
It's been 14 years since the show premiered on NBC. Here's what all the winners of "The Apprentice" and "Celebrity Apprentice" are up to now.
Equities analysts forecast that Las Vegas Sands Corp. will post earnings of $0.60 per share for the current fiscal quarter, Zacks Investment Research reports. Four analysts have provided estimates for Las Vegas Sands Corp.'s earnings, with the highest EPS estimate coming in at $0.63 and the lowest estimate coming in at $0.56.
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GREAT FALLS – The seven-year-old girl who died in Great Falls last week has been identified.
The Cascade County Sheriff/Coroner’s Office identified Isabella Stone as the girl who died from injuries she received after being struck by a vehicle. It happened on Valley View Drive on Aug. 9.
The Great Falls Police Department said they do not believe the incident is criminal in nature or that it involved a driver speeding down the street.
The GFPD continues to investigate. We will update you if we get more information.
A large wildfire north of Athens is threatening homes as it sweeps through pine forest for a second day, uncontained due to high winds.
Fire Service officials two planes and five helicopters are fighting the blaze at Varnava, 45 kilometers north of the Greek capital, while a main road in the area is closed to traffic to give fire trucks better access.
The fire burned out of control for a second day Monday after damaging at least 20 homes the previous day and forcing the evacuation of holiday campsites used in the area for children’s vacations.
No one was hurt, and Fire Service spokeswoman Brigade Manager Stavroula Maliri described all the evacuations as precautionary.
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PRAIRIE VILLAGE, Kan. — Police are investigating after a man was shot multiple times after trying to stop a burglary. The shooting happened Friday night at about 11:30 in the 2500 block of 73rd St. The house is in the vicinity of the Indian Hills County Club.
The victim was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries, but police say his condition has improved. Investigators say the suspect appeared to be driving a dark-colored sedan, and didn’t have a detailed physical description.
If anyone has information regarding this crime, contact the Prairie Village Police Department at (913) 642-5151, or the TIPS Hotline at (816) 474-8477.
April 13 Guangdong Land Holdings Ltd
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Villanova's impressive win at No. 10 Creighton kept the Wildcats at No. 1 for a fifth straight week, while Baylor made the jump from fourth to second.
The only new member of The Associated Press Top 25 is Virginia Tech, which beat Duke 89-75. The Hokies (12-1) jump in at No. 21, their first ranking since the opening week of the 2010-11 season.
Villanova (14-0) received 59 first-place votes from the 65-member national media panel Monday to easily outdistance the Bears (13-0), who got the other six votes for No. 1.
Kansas held third while UCLA, which lost to Oregon, fell from second to fourth. Gonzaga and Kentucky both moved up two spots to fifth and sixth. Gonzaga (14-0), Villanova and Baylor are the lone unbeaten teams in Division I.
West Virginia jumped from 11th to seventh while Duke and Louisville both dropped three spots to eighth and ninth, and Creighton held on at No. 10.
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WARE -- Selectmen at Tuesday's meeting unanimously voted to promote Police Officer Christopher Adams to the rank of sergeant after the chief informed them he earned the highest score on the civil service examination.
The board provisionally appointed Adams to the higher rank in November, pending the results of the civil service testing.
Adams joined the Ware Police Department in 1999. He was among three finalists for the chief's position.
Selectmen in July appointed then-Sgt. Shawn Crevier as chief. Adams was promoted to fill the vacancy created by Crevier's promotion.
In other business at Tuesday's meeting, the chief urged residents to be vigilant, telling selectmen two robberies occurred recently.
He said one involved the theft of a Doane Road homeowner's 9-mm handgun. Creivier said the other robbery took place at a Pinecrest Circle residence. Both happened during the day.
The chief asked for the public's help to solve the crimes: "If you hear something, say something," he said.
By LINLEY SANDERS and BARBARA RODRIGUEZ
Associated Press
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) -- About two months into the session, Republicans have moved quickly to capitalize on their control of both legislative chambers, but plenty of work remains as they push through a conservative agenda.
Among the priority issues will be efforts to restrict abortion rights. The Senate passed a bill that would forgo federal Medicaid dollars to create a state-run family planning program that excludes abortion providers. The measure is awaiting House activity. Anti-abortion groups are also supporting a bill that would ban most abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy.
On wages, the House approved a bill banning local governments from approving a minimum wage that exceeds the state rate of $7.25, and the measure now shifts to the Senate.
The Senate also will take up a bill that would require people to show identification at voting places and a measure making sweeping changes to Iowa's gun laws.
Coach Brad Stevens said Friday that Smart (hand) will likely be out another 10-to-14 days.
After originally being given a timetable of two weeks, it looks like Smart may be a bit behind schedule in his return from the hand laceration. It looks like the soonest Smart will return will be Feb. 11 against the Cavaliers, but in his extended absence, look for Terry Rozier to continue to see a bump in minutes, especially with Kyrie Irving currently nursing a quad injury of his own.
The Associated Press has named Nancy Benac, a veteran Washington journalist who has covered the presidency and national political campaigns, as its White House news editor.
The appointment was announced Monday by Julie Pace, AP’s Washington bureau chief.
Regional rights commission investigates Nicaragua violence
MANAGUA, Nicaragua (AP) — The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights says a team of independent investigators has set up in Nicaragua to investigate political violence that has rocked the country since April.
The commission says at least 212 people were killed through June 19 in violent clashes between protesters demanding President Daniel Ortega's exit from office and state security forces and allied civilian groups. A Nicaragua-based rights group says 309 have died in all.
Paulo Abrao is executive secretary of the commission. He said Tuesday that investigators have complete autonomy and access to security files. The group can only make recommendations and cannot compel the government to comply with them.
Talks on seeking a solution to the crisis resumed earlier this month.
An employee controls production at the Sinopharm Group Tongjitang (Guizhou) Pharmaceuticals Co Ltd factory in Guiyang, Guizhou Province, China, 27 May 2018. EPA-EFE/FILE/Aleksandar Plavevski
People work on machines at a Foxconn factory in Guiyang, Guizhou Province, China, 28 May 2018. Guiyang Foxconn factory produced 16 million smartphones for Nokia and Huawei in 2017 and hope to reach 30 million in 2018. EPA-EFE/FILE/Aleksandar Plavevski
China's manufacturing sector maintained its growth in May and the Purchasing Managers' Index for this sector stood at 51.9 points, five tenths more than in April, the Chinese National Bureau of Statistics said Thursday.
The figure for May was also higher than last year, when the PMI stood at 51.2, and has reached its peak since last October, the NBS said in a statement on its webpage.
Charlie Oen's battle with addiction started when he was 16 and his family moved to Lima, Ohio. It was the last stop in a string of moves his military family made - from Panama to North Carolina, Kentucky, Texas and Germany.
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Liverpool take on Roma tonight in the Champions League semi-finals.
The first-leg at Anfield is sure to be a must-watch match, as Jurgen Klopp's side look to build a big advantage before heading to Italy for the return leg next week.
BT Sport have broadcast rights to the game, meaning that unless you are a subscriber to the channel, you won't be able to watch the action live.
They'll be showing the match on BT Sport 2 and BT Sport HD 2 and also streaming the game on their App and website for paid-up subscribers to the premium channel.
But what if you are not signed up and want to watch the best of Liverpool's clash with Roma?
Guardian Angels Women’s Club is hosting its annual “Morning of Reflection, God Loves Completely” event presented by Sr. Joanne Dehmer on Saturday, March 4. All are welcome. Mass begins at 9 a.m., retreat is at 10 a.m. followed by a Lake Elmo Inn-catered lunch.
Tickets are $20 and may be purchased online at guardian-angels.org. The church is at 8260 Fourth St. N., Oakdale.
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With John Terry announcing he is to leave Chelsea at the end of the summer it brings to an end a hugely impressive 22-year career in a blue shirt.
Terry has played a pivotal role in a trophy-laden period at the club - he has bagged 14 major trophies during his time - with his supreme leadership and top-quality defending.
And while he has taken more of a back seat this season for Chelsea, even at 36 he still feels capable of playing at the top level elsewhere.
Which all begs the question: Has John Terry been the Premier League's greatest central defender?
With the likes of Nemanja Vidic, Rio Ferdinand, Sol Campbell, etc, there are many others who might lay claim to that accolade.
So, have your say and vote for the central defender you feel has contributed the most to the Premier League era in the poll below.
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Blink-182 will have regularly scheduled shows in Las Vegas starting in May after agreeing to a residency at a theater at the Palms casino-resort.
The "pop-punk" band and the parent company of the casino-resort, Station Casinos, on Monday announced the series of shows.
Palms general manager Jon Gray says the band is the "perfect fit for a true rock residency" at the property's Pearl Concert Theater.
The venue can accommodate 2,500. Tickets for the 16 shows scheduled for this year go on sale Friday.
The residency is one of many pieces of the Palms' $620 million overhaul, which also includes a 29,000-square-foot nightclub, a day club, and restaurants in partnership with celebrity chefs Bobby Flay, Michael Symon and Marc Vetri.
The property is west of the Las Vegas Strip.
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The man who allegedly caused thousands of dollars worth of damage to the Field of Dreams when he drove on it in January is pleading not guilty to the charges.
20-year-old Austin Pape is facing charges of second degree criminal mischief and reckless driving.
He entered the not guilty plea on Monday morning, despite turning himself into the Dubuque County Sheriff's Office just days after the damage was caused.
Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young: “Deja Vu”
ALBUM: Deja Vu
YEAR: 1970
WRITERS: David Crosby
Not released as a single, but got plenty of FM radio play.
David Crosby explains that his CSNY classic “Deja Vu” offers up a lot of insight into who he is. “‘Deja Vu’ is a very revealing thing, you know, because it’s a really strange piece of music. And you get a glimpse of how crazy I really am there. I do sort of believe in reincarnation. I can’t tell you why, I can’t make a case for it or anything, but it seems like something like that might be going on. That, lyrically, is what the song is about. But musically, it’s a really strange piece of work. Not at all sure how I got to there.”
David Crosby celebrates his 76th birthday today (August 14th).
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Alvarado's spring ERA is down to 1.13 ERA over eight outings after he fired a scoreless eighth inning in Sunday's 10-5 Grapefruit League win over the Tigers. He also recorded a strikeout.
He was solid in a bullpen role during his 2017 rookie campaign (3.64 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, 29:9 K:BB over 29.7 innings), but he's taken it up a notch this spring, allowing only three hits over eight scoreless frames while also racking up 10 whiffs. Alvarado projects as a valuable left-handed option for manager Kevin Cash in 2018, and his swing-and-miss upside could afford him plenty of high-leverage, late-inning opportunities.
BERLIN, April 29 Bayern Munich secured a record-extending fifth consecutive Bundesliga title on Saturday after beating VfL Wolfsburg 6-0 to open up an unassailable 10-point lead with three matches remaining.
The Bavarians are on 73 points with RB Leipzig in second place on 63 after they were held to a goalless draw by Ingolstadt earlier in the day. (Reporting by Karolos Grohmann; Editing by Clare Fallon)
Theresa May is right to have made the prospect of Brexit the focus of her New Year message. It was indeed, as she put it, a “momentous decision”, so getting its implementation right is her main task. Mrs May said that she wants post-Brexit Britain to be “stronger”, “fairer” and “safe”. These are laudable ambitions, but I wish she would add the word “freer”.
A major reason for voting to leave the European Union was the desire to recover our liberty. “It’s a free country,” we like to say, but after more than 40 years in “Europe” we have learnt that if you aren’t a country, you can’t really be free. Inside the EU, the voters can never get rid of its government because they never elected it in the first place. Nor can they enjoy full liberty under the law, because that law is not made by those they have chosen.
I wonder why, across the spectrum, the voices for freedom are so quiet nowadays....
BANGKOK, 24 April 2018 (NNT) – Officials in Bangkok have given residents of the Pom Mahakan Community until tomorrow (April 25) to vacate the area and have continued to demolish structures.
Officials in Bangkok have confirmed that April 25 is the deadline for residents of the Pom Mahakan Community to vacate. However, residents, such as Supanach Prachuabsuk, say they are yet to come to come to terms with their eviction because many were born in the community and remain uncertain as to where they will go next. Other residents, like Pornthep Booranabureedej, have accepted the situation and found new housing. Officials handling the demolition are also assisting community members to relocate.
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National News Bureau of Thailand
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Spice Girls fans around the world rejoiced Friday afternoon when a photo was shared of the group just casually hanging out at Geri’ Horner’s (formerly Halliwell) house. Originally posted by Victoria Beckham, the caption reads, “Love my girls!!! So many kisses!!! X Exciting x #friendshipneverends #girlpower.” This leaves fans with one question: does this mean a reunion?
Shortly after, another photo was posted of the girls with manager Simon Fuller, who is reportedly the driving force behind the reunion. This isn’t the first time the girls have teased this, but Victoria Beckham kept denying the rumors and was the least optimistic about a reunion. However, an official statement of the reunion has been released. Spice Girls are indeed reuniting saying, “The time now feels right to explore some incredible new opportunities together.”
Whatever those “new opportunities” might be, one thing is sure. Never give up on the good times!
A view of containers being unloaded from a container cargo vessel at Aomi international cargo terminal in Tokyo, Japan, 18 April 2018. EPA-EFE/KIMIMASA MAYAMA
Japan's industrial production grew 0.3 percent in April compared to the previous month, according to data the government released on Thursday.
This increase is lower than the 1.4-percent rise recorded in March, but the data notes that the industrial production of the Asian country "is slowly improving," according to the report published by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
April 28 Fujian SBS Zipper Science&Technology Co Ltd:
* Sees net profit for H1 2017 to fluctuate by -15 percent to 15 percent, or to be 53.5 million yuan to 72.4 million yuan, compared to net profit of the same period in 2016 (62.9 million yuan)
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The body of a man has been found in Portadown, County Armagh, say Police.
The discovery was made on Saturday afternoon.
Inspector John Allen said: "A formal identification and a post mortem examination will take place in due course."
Police are not treating the death as suspicious at this time.
FEDERAL WAY — Two people are dead after a car crash in Federal Way early Wednesday morning.
The crash happened on Southwest 320th Street and 10th Avenue Southwest around 2:30 a.m., according to South King Fire.
All lanes were blocked for several streets as police investigate.
SKFR and KCM1 onscene of serious MVA on SW 320th St/10 Ave SW. All lanes closed. #southkingfirek pic.twitter.com/SVEnHecnVz — South King Fire (@Southkingfire) July 4, 2018
Federal Way police are trying to determine the cause of the crash and identify the victims.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
Natalie Romero was in Charlottesville on Saturday when a man drove his car through the crowd killing 1 person and injuring 19. Natalie was one of those 19 injured.
She is a graduate of Bellaire High School. KHOU spoke to her and she had this so say, quote, “A lot of back pain and neck pain. Just a lot of bruises. I think when fell, I bit my lip. And so my lip is really busted and my face looks pretty horrible right now.” said Natalie of her injuries.
Her mother started a GoFundMe page to help with medical expenses.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Gov. Doug Burgum will watch the Super Bowl from the stadium suite of a Minneapolis-based utility.
The 52nd Super Bowl will be played at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Sunday.
Spokesman Mike Nowatzki says the governor and first lady Kathryn Helgaas Burgum will watch from a suite provided at no cost by Xcel Energy. The utility serves more than 90,000 customers in Grand Forks, Fargo and Minot.
Nowatzki says Burgum will use the opportunity to talk to the company about “improving services and infrastructure for North Dakota.”
Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton paid more than $6,000 out his own pocket for a ticket to his state’s Super Bowl game.
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OAKLAND, Calif. — Authorities say evacuations are under way in Northern California after a house fire spread to surrounding homes.
The East Bay Times reports the fires began late Monday with a single fire at a two-story house under construction in the hills east of Oakland.
Firefighters with the Oakland Fire Department were battling blazes as embers rained down on million-dollar homes in the surrounding streets.
No word was immediately available on any injuries.
It’s been 85 years since the Festival of Arts began in Laguna Beach as a summer showplace for more than a hundred artists.
Now, the fine-art show and the accompanying Pageant of the Masters “living pictures” performances together draw more than 250,000 visitors annually, organizers say.
On Sunday, the festival threw an anniversary party on its grounds at 650 Laguna Canyon Road. The public was invited for free admission to the art show along with games, art activities, live music, giveaways and a scavenger hunt.
The party followed the festival’s ninth annual Runway Fashion Show on Saturday in front of more than 2,000 guests from the fashion and design world and the local community.
The Festival of Arts runs daily through Aug. 31. For more information, visit foapom.com.
Three Spokane Police Officers and a woman were stuck on a ledge above the Spokane River near the Monroe Street Bridge early Friday morning. An explosion was felt on the University of Idaho campus in Moscow Thursday evening.
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Jones has been out of action since the 0-0 draw with Hull earlier this month. While Rooney and Carrick were both on the bench for the 2-0 win over Watford on Saturday.
GETTY Jose Mourinho has revealed Phil Jones, Wayne Rooney and Michael Carrick are all injured
But all three missed Manchester United training earlier today. And Mourinho has confirmed they will all miss the round-of-32 Europa League clash with the French club. “Phil is still recovering from the injury of the Hull match," Mourinho said.
Manchester United line-up predicted to face Saint-Etienne Mon, February 13, 2017 Express Sport predicts who will start for Jose Mourinho's Manchester United side against Saint-Etienne in the Europa League on Thursday (8.05pm) Play slideshow Getty Images 1 of 13 How will Manchester United line up against Saint-Etienne on Thursday?
GETTY Phil Jones will miss the clash with St Etienne
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – A man and a woman have been arrested after police say they used a very young child to produce child pornography.
Police say Joshua Carey and Ariel Machia used a 1-year-old to produce porn.
If convicted, Carey faces up to 50 years in prison and Machia up to 30 years.
Both would also have to pay a maximum $250,000 fine.
Carey and Machia appeared on February 23 before United States Magistrate Judge Christian F. Hummel, and were detained pending further proceedings.
The case is being investigated by the FBI and its Child Exploitation Task Force, with the assistance of the Schoharie County Sheriff’s Office, the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office and the New York State Police, and is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Joseph A. Giovannetti.
A former Mossad chief has told an Israeli television program that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave the order in 2011 for the military to prepare to attack Iran within 15 days.
Tamir Pardo told Keshet TV’s show Uvda in an interview that aired Thursday that the order was not given “for the sake of a drill.”
There was no immediate comment from Netanyahu’s office.
Ex-premier Ehud Barak, who was Netanyahu’s defense minister in 2011, previously claimed Netanyahu sought to bomb Iran in 2010 and 2011, but was opposed by senior Israeli officials.
Pardo says he consulted the Mossad’s legal advisers following the order but didn’t explain what happened after that.
The Israeli leader has been a strident critic of Iran, and has accused Tehran of attempting to develop nuclear weapons.
FAIRFIELD (CBS13) – The drone light show planned at Travis Air Force Base for the Fourth of July has been pushed to tomorrow.
Organizers say winds forced them to reschedule.
Intel has been working with the base to put on a light show using drones.
The drones will dance in a choreographed routine honoring the military and American history.
Organizers say it will allow families with sensitivities to sounds caused by fireworks to enjoy the celebration.
The performance is scheduled to happen between 9 and 10 a.m. on Thursday. The show will be able to be seen from up to three miles away, organizers say.
MIAMI (AP) Authorities say a stowaway on a flight from the Dominican Republic to Miami was spotted emerging from the plane’s wheel well and sent back home.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection spokesman Mike Silva said Monday the man was a Dominican national.
Silva said Miami-Dade Police spotted him exiting the wheel well after American Airlines flight 1026 from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, landed Saturday at Miami International Airport.
Police detained the man, whose name wasn’t released. Silva said he was medically cleared, processed as a stowaway by federal authorities and returned to the Dominican Republic.
Silva said local and federal authorities searched the plane and cleared it to resume normal operations.
Airline spokesman Ross Feinstein said the airline was reviewing the incident with Las Americas International Airport officials.
HOUSTON Four workers were injured on Friday in a power distribution centre at BP Plc's (BP.L) Whiting, Indiana, refinery, the company said in a statement.
The four workers were taken to local hospitals as a result of the incident, the company said. No information was immediately available as to how they were injured or about their condition.
(Reporting by Erwin Seba, editing by G Crosse)
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Some of Cal Poly’s most loyal fans also happen to be their youngest fans.
Many kids are often seen at Cal Poly sporting events, including baseball games.
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Canadian border service agents have seized more than 43-kilograms of cocaine discovered in the fake floor of a cargo container aboard a flight that landed at Pearson International Airport last month.
The shipping container was sent on a flight from Trinidad and Tobago when officers inspected its contents in a routine screening on May 5, according to Canada Border Services Agency.
“Upon examining the container further, a false floor was discovered,” a news release said.
Underneath the floor, 38 bricks of cocaine, weighing more than 43-kilograms were located.
The illegal narcotic was turned over to the RCMP.
“CBSA officers are always on the lookout for contraband,” CBSA acting regional director general Norm Sheridan said. “This seizure demonstrates our commitment to Canadians.”
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http://www.hornetsrugbyleague.co.uk/article/49773/kilshaw-gets-his-man-as-walker-returns Signed for Rochdale til the end of the season. Last we have seen of him in a Trinity shirt i should imagine.
Shame for the lad if so, put a lot of commitment in traveling from over the hills to Wakey on a regular basis. Not let us down when played. What ever happens, good luck to the lad
General Electric Co. said several of its top executives are leaving the company, in a high-profile shake-up of the conglomerate under new CEO John Flannery, who is under pressure to reboot the company’s business.
GE said its longtime chief financial officer, Jeff Bornstein, will leave as will veterans Beth Comstock, the head of marketing efforts, and John Rice, the company’s top international executive. All three will leave at year’s end.
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Ballianlay SWI were pleased to welcome Irene MacFarlane, the chairman of the Renfrewshire Federation to their joint meeting with Port Bannatyne SWI on Monday 6th November. The speaker for the evening was qualified silversmith, Pat Chandler, who brought some of her pictures and hangings to showcase her particular skill. She also demonstrated the Japanese art of origami.
Competition winners this month: Item of silver - 1st Jean Moffat, 2nd Helen Robertson, 3rd Meg Young;
Perkin Biscuits - 1st Susan Lyon, 2nd Meg Young, 3rd Helen Robertson; Parkin - 1st Margaret Baker.
The competition winners from the rurals’ October meeting were: Jar of Strawberry Jam - 1st Corinne Liddell, 2nd Margaret Baker; Favourite Scarf - 1st Susan Lyon, 2nd Ali Carter, 3rd Jean Moffat.
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The case against a Gillette Stadium worker who had been charged with emailing a threat to blow up the home of the New England Patriots has been dropped by prosecutors in Massachusetts.
The Sun Chronicle reports that a spokesman for Norfolk County District Attorney Michael Morrissey said in a statement Monday the case against 26-year-old Ryan Ringuette was dropped amid doubts about his guilt.
The Attleboro man was arrested in August amid a dispute with his then-girlfriend, who was charged with lying to police about her access to Ringuette's email account. Her case is still pending.
Ringuette worked part-time for the company that provides security and guest services at the stadium.
Authorities say he had no access to bomb-making materials.
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LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) was assured on Monday that the legislation to enforce fundamental rights of domestic workers would be completed soon.
The assurance was given by a provincial law officer on behalf of the government before Justice Jawad Hassan who was hearing an application filed by Subay Khan questioning the failure to implement the rights of domestic workers. The law officer also produced a draft bill on protection of domestic workers’ rights.
At this, the court allowed the plea and directed Punjab government to complete the legislation within two months.
Advocate Shiraz Zaka, on behalf of petitioner, had argued that in 2015, the former LHC chief justice had directed the government to frame a policy on the wages of domestic workers.
REDDING, Calif. — A Northern California woman has pleaded not guilty in a head-on highway crash that killed a man in an oncoming car as she was allegedly trying to attempt suicide.
Grace Elizabeth Ward’s attorney entered the plea to second-degree murder on her behalf as Ward sat in a wheelchair on Friday in Shasta County Superior Court. She remains jailed on $1.5 million bail.
The 28-year-old Ward told the California Highway Patrol she was trying to kill herself when she crossed into oncoming traffic on Interstate 5 on Jan. 7.
Authorities say she came away with only a broken leg, but killed 29-year-old Ryan Folsom.
Folsom, a native of Medford, Oregon who played football at Brigham Young University in Utah, had been headed to Sacramento to interview for a medical residency.
DAVIESS COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) An Indiana State Trooper arrested two men Saturday after pulling over their SUV Saturday on I-69 in southern Indiana.
The trooper pulled over the SUV after he clocked it going 92 mph in the southbound lanes of the interstate in Daviess County just after 8 p.m.
While speaking with the driver, the trooper could smell the odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. When he asked of there were any drugs in the SUV, a passenger pulled out a small bag of marijuana from under the seat giving the trooper probable cause to search the vehicle.
The trooper and an officer from a nearby police department searched the SUV and found over a pound of cocaine.
Jerome Middlebrooks II, 40, of Pontiac Michigan and Keyon Jackson, 42, also of Pontiac, Michigan were both arrested for various drug related felonies.
Every kid deserves a chance to sit on Santa's lap.
At least that's what one shop owner in Rockton thinks.
She made that Christmas wish come true for children on the Autism Spectrum and with special needs.
The owner of Taylor and Max Boutique invited families and kids to visit Santa in a comfortable and quiet setting free of charge.
No music, no bright lights and no long lines.
Just a chance for these kids to enjoy the holidays and snap a pic with Saint Nick.
"Everyone has been really excited, they just don't have the opportunity and the little bit of opportunity they have might not be this small of a setting," said event organizer Lori Lee.
Max and Taylor Boutique says it plans to hold more free events like this in the future.
Pork giant makes case that penned hogs are good neighbors
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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - The world's largest pork producer is putting its best case before jurors to debunk claims its waste emits stenches so foul and attracts so many flies that life for rural neighbors is miserable.
Smithfield Foods' lawyers hand-picked the two plaintiffs and the neighboring 4,700-hog operation in the second in a series of nuisance lawsuits that opened Wednesday. Plaintiffs' lawyers picked the first case and won a nearly $51 million jury verdict last month.
That was cut to about $3 million because a state law limits punishment for corporate misdeeds. Neighbors say for decades they've put up with livestock sewage sprayed over crops that also drifts and coats their homes and cars.
Smithfield Foods lawyers say jurors should forget the company's size and focus on how one grower treats his neighbors.
CINCINNATI -- The Cincinnati Reds traded right-hander Dylan Floro and a minor league pitcher to the Los Angeles Dodgers for two minor league pitchers on Wednesday.
The Reds also optioned utility player Brandon Dixon to Triple-A Louisville and recalled Tanner Rainey and Cody Reed from Louisville to bolster a depleted bullpen.
The Dodgers sent James Marinan and Anerurys Zabala to the Reds for Floro, Zach Neal and international signing bonus pool space. Marinan will report to Billings of the rookie-level Pioneer League and Zabala to Class A Dayton.
Floro was 3-2 with a 2.72 earned-run average in 25 relief appearances this season with Cincinnati.
Rainey has no record in five previous stints with the Reds this season. Reed has spent the entire season with the Bats.
Dixon hit .219 with a home run and two runs batted in over 29 games, including 2-for-8 with two RBIs as a pinch-hitter.
DUBAI Feb 14 Dubai's DAMAC Properties reported a 1.3 percent rise in its fourth-quarter net profit on Tuesday, according to Reuters calculations.
The developer reported a net profit of 854.6 million dirhams ($232.7 million) for the three months to Dec. 31, 2016, Reuters calculated in the absence of a quarterly breakdown. This was up from 844 million dirhams reported for the year-ago period.
Full-year 2016 net profit was 3.69 billion dirhams, down from 4.51 billion dirhams in 2015, the company said in a statement.
The company said its shareholders had approved the distribution of a cash dividend of 0.25 dirhams per share for 2016. That compares with 0.15 dirhams per share for the previous year. ($1 = 3.6726 UAE dirham) (Reporting By Tom Arnold; Editing by Subhranshu Sahu)
MORGAN – 14th February 2017, peacefully at Hillcrest Care Home, Omagh, Bruce, late of Knocksilla Park, Omagh. Dear husband of Frances (Frankie) and father of Patricia, June and Gwyneth. Funeral service at 1 pm on Friday 17th in Cappagh Parish Church followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard. Family flowers only. Donations if desired should be made to Alzheimer’s Society and sent c/o J.R. Pollock & Co., 155 Doogary Road, Omagh.
Deeply regretted by the family circle.
Two 17-year-old boys were stopped and arrested in Peterborough at the weekend on suspicion of theft, failing to stop at the scene of an accident and numerous other driving offences.
A 17-year-old boy, of no known address, was arrested in South Street, Stanground, on Sunday afternoon (April 16) on suspicion of theft, failing to stop at the scene of an accident, driving without insurance and driving without a licence.
He has been charged with driving while disqualified, driving without insurance, and driving without a licence. He has been bailed to return to Huntingdon Magistrates’ Court on May 3.
His passenger, a 17-year-old boy, of Deerleap in Bretton, Peterborough, was also arrested. He received a simple caution for making off without payment from a petrol station.
In April of last year, Jamie Thompson wrote a story for the magazine titled “Ardor in the Court.” It dove into a curious fix in which Judge John Peyton Jr. had found himself when a lawyer he was having an affair with wound up trying a case in his probate court. Judge Peyton could have recused himself; he didn’t. The State Commission on Judicial Conduct opened an investigation into the matter, having been alerted to the impending story. While the commission did not announce that it had found evidence of wrongdoing, Peyton chose to resign today rather than face possible disciplinary action. Here is the signed agreement, which mentions the D Magazine story.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Debra Messing will be honored May 6 at the GLAAD Media Awards as a champion against discrimination.
The media LGBTQ advocacy organization announced Monday it will give the “Will & Grace” actress the Excellence in Media award at its 28th annual ceremony, to be hosted by Ross Mathews. Previous winners include Robert De Niro, Russell Simmons, Glenn Close and Diane Sawyer.
Messing, a longtime ally to the LGBTQ community, won an Emmy in 2003 for her “Will & Grace” character Grace Adler. The NBC show was instrumental in changing hearts and minds of countless Americans as among the first on prime-time network television to feature out gay lead characters.
It ran for eight seasons and will soon return to NBC.
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On Saturday, May 13th the Whitmore Mountain Faire will kick off with a parade through the center of town at 10:00 p.m. The committee is looking for parade entries at no cost — with lineup on Whitmore Rd and Emerald Woods at 9:00 am. The committees are also seeking vendors for $35/ space, and $25 for a nonprofit; and $10 to enter your classic car, truck or bike in the Mike Wiley Memorial Car Show. To preregister for the Motorcycle Poker Run is $40 per couple and $35 for a single. The poker run and car show registration is at the Whitmore Community Center at 30555 Whitmore Road.
Buffalo County (WQOW) - Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) is urging Secretary Robert Speer, the acting Army Secretary, to do more to educate those in Buffalo County who could lose their land, and for some their livelihood.
The Army Corp of Engineers is proposing to acquire 489 acres of farmland through eminent domain to house sand that is dredged from the Mississippi River. Sen. Baldwin, along with Sen. Al Franken (D-MN), are asking the Army Corps to consider alternative locations.
They said many affected residents were not promptly told about the plan and that more needs to be done to to make sure they are fully engaged in a plan that would dramatically affect their lives.
News 18 was at a public meeting in Nelson in early June when many Buffalo County residents voiced their concern over the proposal. Another public meeting will be held in Wabasha, Minn. on Thursday.
The public review period will run through June 23.
(Reuters) - Seventh seed Shi Yuqi beat compatriot Lin Dan to win an all-Chinese final of the All England Open badminton championships in Birmingham on Sunday.
Badminton - Yonex All England Open Badminton Championships - Arena Birmingham, Birmingham, Britain - March 18, 2018 Taiwan's Tai Tzu Ying celebrates with the trophy after victory in the women's singles final Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra
Shi, last year’s runner-up, won the opening game 21-19 against the six-time champion.
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Lin, the sixth seed and twice an Olympic gold medalist, came back to take the second game 21-16 but was outplayed in the third, trailing 11-2 at the mid-game break and losing it 21-9.
In the women’s final top seed and defending champion Tai Tzu Ying of Taiwan beat second seed Akane Yamaguchi from Japan 22-20 21-13.
Dozier went 1-for-5 with a solo, inside-the-park home run during Sunday's loss to the White Sox.
After missing Saturday's game with a sore right knee, it was an encouraging sign that Dozier returned to the lineup Sunday and hit his second home run of the season. While the ailment appears minor, it may cause him to be a little more cautious on the basepaths, which is something to watch in the immediate future. Dozier is off to a great start in the steals column with five through the first 11 games of the season, too.
Sat 10/7 @ 11AM-3PM
Ready for some explicit auto eroticism? Some of the sexiest vehicles you will ever see are coming for the inaugural Cars in Cleveland on Public Square.
It’s like an all-star cruise-in and more. Expected are luxury cars from LeBron James’ own collection (LeBron owns ritzy cars? Imagine that), an ultra-rare Aston-Martin Vulcan, and rarities from the Crawford Auto-Aviation Collection of the Western Reserve Historical Society.
Together, the cars are expected to be valued at $30 million (which sounds like a Speed Racer crime-caper episode just waiting to happen). Live music and fine food will also get you pumped up.
Admission is free, but RSVPs are requested.
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Chitjian's exemplary commitment to Armenian causes and dedication to preservation of the Armenian heritage and teaching of the Armenian Genocide. Ms.Chitjian was the first educator to bring Armenian history and cultural awareness programs to Los Angeles Unified School District students over the past 40 years.
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Femi Fani-Kayode, former Aviation Minister, on Wednesday faulted the explanation by the Presidency on why states should adopt ranching.
Fani-Kayode said the Presidency wants Nigerians to surrender their “ancestral lands” to Fulani herdsmen or be prepared to be slaughtered.
Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina had said that people can only own lands when they are alive.
Adesina said this in connection to the challenge being faced by the government in acquiring land to build ranches for Fulani herdsmen.
Reacting to the explanation by Adesina, Fani-Kayode, in a tweet interpreted his statement to mean: “Giving land for ranching is better than death. Being alive is better than ancestral attachment to land – Presidency
“In other words, you must surrender your ancestral lands to the Fulani or prepare to be slaughtered. You must give them your homes or they will take your lives!”
24H Series and International GT Open regular SPS Automotive Performance is set to compete in the 2018 European Le Mans Series LMP2 class with an ORECA 07 Gibson.
The German team, based in Affaltrach, posted a picture and video on its Facebook page featuring on-board footage from Paul Ricard of Lance David-Arnold piloting one of GRAFF’s ORECA 07s, which the team used to trial the car before making its purchase.
Included in the post is #ELMS, suggesting that the LMP2 programme is European, rather than a WEC or IMSA effort.
SPS’ ELMS entry adds to a fast growing list of LMP2 teams in the series, which is set to include many returning teams, the latest confirmed entrant being former World Series outfit AVF.
This would be SPS’ first foray into prototype racing, after competing in GT3 series in recent seasons with the Mercedes AMG SLS GT3 and more recently with the Mercedes AMG GT3.
5 most common toxins found in California drinking water
These five common contaminants are most likely to be found in California’s drinking water. See what they are and how they impact the health of the people that consume the water that they contaminate.
Even out in the open, trout are remarkably adept at hiding their presence. The muted colors and speckles of their backs are beautiful out of the water.
Beaumont Police Seek Man Who Solicited Underage Girl
An underage girl was solicited Wednesday by a man in Beaumont, and police sought the public’s help in identifying him.
Beaumont police said the girl was seen running past several vehicles near Cherry Avenue and Oak Valley Parkway at 8:24 a.m., asking to be let into the passing vehicles.
The girl, whose name and age were withheld, told arriving officers that a man blocked her path in the area and solicited her, but she was able to run away.
The suspect was described as white, about 6-foot-1, with brown hair, wearing a stained burgundy shirt and blue jeans. He fled in a dark-colored Honda Civic, police said.
Anyone with information about his identity or whereabouts was asked to contact the on-duty watch commander at (951) 769-8500.
NEW YORK (AP) — Hundreds of public school teachers in New York City have landed tickets to the hottest show on Broadway.
Some 400 teachers from schools in all five boroughs will attend Wednesday night’s performance of the sold-out, Tony Award-winning musical “Hamilton.”
The teachers were selected by the city’s Department of Education and via a lottery held by Teach For America-New York, a nonprofit educational organization. Barclays is also involved in the performance for educators through a partnership with the organization and the Education Department.
The Broadway show’s organizers hope the musical’s message of diversity and inclusiveness will resonate with educators and their students.
The teachers going to the show are educators who teach a variety of subjects in schools across the city.
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BRIEF-Wells Fargo Bank increases prime rate to 4.25 percent
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Economou is a senior at Quincu High School. She received a $1,000 scholarship for being named Tip Up Queen.
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MADISON (WKOW) -- 80s rock band Boston is coming to Madison in May.
Frank Productions announced Monday that Boston will be playing at Breese Stevens Field at 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 26.
Tickets cost anywhere from $46 to $226 for the VIP experience. They go on sale Friday, March 17 at Ticketmaster and the Coliseum Box Office.
Tickets to the show are being given away as a trivia prize on Wake Up Wisconsin March 13-17 during the 5 a.m. and 6 a.m. half-hours of the show.
A Brighton middle school teacher has been charged with four counts of sexual assault on a child related to his alleged conduct with two seventh grade girls in his computer class.
Rory Seeman, a 33-year-old teacher at Overland Trail Middle School, was charged with two counts of sexual assault on a child by a person in a position of trust and two counts of sexual assault on a child, according to a 17th Judicial District news release.
The charges relate to Seeman’s alleged conduct from August to November with students in his computer-skills class who were 11- and 12-years old.
Further information about Seeman’s behavior was not immediately released.
Seeman was charged Wednesday in Adams County Court. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Friday.
March 30 Shandong Weigao Group Medical Ploymer Co Ltd-
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* Company And Shiyou Chemical entered into termination agreement to terminate share transfer agreement
* Company and Winbase International entered into termination agreement to terminate compensation agreement
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GRUNDY COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) – Skeletal remains were discovered in remote area of Grundy County Friday morning.
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office reported the remains were found in Altamont.
An anthropology team was called to excavate the scene and the remains have been turned over the State Medical Examiner’s Office.
No additional information was immediately released.
For those who enjoy the World Baseball Classic, which is set to begin in just under a month, the Indians will have 11 players spread out across the 16-team field.
Here’s the list:
Andrew Miller (USA)
Francisco Lindor (Puerto Rico)
Carlos Santana (Dominican Republic)
Roberto Perez (Puerto Rico)
Joe Colon (Puerto Rico)
Giovanny Urshela (Colombia)
Chris Colabello (Italy)
Luis Lugo (Italy)
Ping-Hsueh Chen (Chinese Taipei)
Shao-Ching Chiang (Chinese Taipei)
Tyler Krieger (Isreal)
A 12th member, Bruce Chen, will be pitching for Team China. Chen, who retired in 2015, is currently an employee of the Indians as a cultural development coordinator.
This Monday is the Iowa Caucuses and Sioux City’s Public Museum has opened a new exhibit with a political theme.
Curator Matt Anderson says the exhibit is entitled “Sign of the Times: The Great American Political Poster from 1844-2012”:
OC……….campaign for votes. ;16
Anderson says as printing technology improved, the campaign posters became more creative and colorful:
OC……they backed. :19
The left-wing counterculture revolution of the 1960s and 70’s featured civil rights, psychedelia, and anti-war posters that culminated in the creation of some of the finest campaign posters, many of which appeared in the 1968 Democratic primary campaign of Eugene McCarthy and 1972 George McGovern presidential campaign.
The exhibit will be on display through March 11th at the Public Museum, which is located at 607 4th Street in downtown Sioux City.
Official observers from Commonwealth countries have expressed concern about the conduct of the general election in constituencies such as Birmingham Ladywood . They said the secrecy of the vote was compromised in some polling stations because of overcrowding or people simply failing to obey the rules.
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HE KNEW BLAKE WAS THE ONE AFTER SLOW DANCING TOGETHER
"We were hanging out at this little restaurant in Tribeca that's open really late, and this song came on and I was just like, 'Want to dance?' " Reynolds told GQ of the night he realized Lively was The One. "No one was in there, so it was just totally empty. And it was just one of those moments where halfway through the dance, it was like, 'Oh, I think I just crossed a line.' And then I walked her home. And, uh, you know, I don't really need to go into what happened after that."
A car has crashed into a pizza restaurant in La Ferté-sous-Jouarre near the French capital of Paris, killing at least one person and injuring several others, local officials. French media say the crash may have been intentional. (more) Credit: Google The incident happened on early Monday evening when a car plowed into a pizza restaurant in…
Cadiz Club CEO Held without Bail on Money-Laundering Allegations
MADRID  Spains National Court on Friday ordered Cadiz soccer club CEO Quique Pina held without bail pending an investigation into charges of money laundering.
The former player turned agent and businessman was arrested earlier this week and taken on Thursday to Madrid for questioning by National Court Judge Jose de la Mata.
Pina is accused of financial improprieties in connection with his work as a representative for players.
Before becoming CEO of Cadiz, currently playing in the second division, he held senior positions at Murcia and Granada.
The president of Cadiz, Manuel Vizcaino, said Thursday that the club board was taking direct control of all operations in the wake of Pinas arrest.
It is beyond any doubt that the accusations against Pina have nothing to do with his role at Cadiz, Vizcaino said.
A high-powered explosive device blasted the entrance of a fast-food restaurant in central Limassol before dawn on Tuesday, causing extensive damage to the rest of the building.
Police said that at around 6am on Tuesday, a high-powered explosive device was placed in front of the glass door of the fast-food restaurant, owned by a 35-year-old, located at the intersection of Anexartisias and Athinon avenues.
The blast, caused extensive damage to the building, and the cost of the damage has not yet been calculated.
The crime scene was blocked by the police and forensic investigators were searching the area for clues.
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – In a land where single digit temperatures freeze the outside air, Redskin fans from near and far clear the inside air on their thoughts of the Alex Smith trade. The crazy tuesday night, when word came out about the swap, fans talk about the winners and losers of a trade that was made public on social media.
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A family of 5 people and 2 pets in Orillia thankful for working smoke alarms after a blaze Tuesday morning. Fire crews report the flames started in the garage and breached into the house on Crawford Street. There is no known cause of the fire but the damage is estimated between $250,000 and $350,000. Remember to always test and replace the batteries in your smoke alarms.
Three men have been arrested after a man in his 30s was critically injured in a shooting in Toronto's east end early Saturday. Toronto police responded to a shooting near O'Connor Drive and Wakunda Place, near Eglinton and Victoria Place Avenues, around 1:15 a.m. Anyone with information is asked to contact Toronto police at 808-5400 or Crime Stoppers at 416-222-8477 .
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OTTAWA — A surge in full-time work fuelled a 10th-straight month of net job gains to match the economy’s longest monthly streak since the financial crisis nine years ago.
Statistics Canada says September’s unemployment rate stayed at a nine-year low of 6.2 per cent after the country added 10,000 net new jobs, including 112,000 full-time positions.
The rise in full-time work more than offset a drop of 102,000 part-time jobs, however, last month’s job gains were entirely driven by growth in public-sector employment.
The September increase was also concentrated in factory work as the goods-producing sector added 10,500 jobs, compared to a loss of 500 positions in the services industry.
Overall, the numbers show that year-over-year employment expanded 1.8 per cent with the addition of 319,700 net new jobs, of which more than 90 per cent were full-time positions.
The September survey also found that, compared to the year before, average hourly wages grew 2.2 per cent for the biggest increase since April 2016.
Ann Arbor Area Convention and Visitors Bureau rebrands
Changes name to Destination Ann Arbor
MMGY Global hired to design makeover campaign
The Ann Arbor Area Convention and Visitors Bureau has rebranded and changed its name to Destination Ann Arbor.
The change comes with a new logo and will grow into a full promotional campaign this summer, the bureau announced on its Visit Ann Arbor website.
The new name and rebranding is an effort to "simplify and streamline" the organization with a "clear and compelling message," Destination Ann Arbor communications manager Margaret Wyzlic told Crain's.
It will shift over operations and materials to the new brand throughout this year.
Destination Ann Arbor enlisted Kansas City, Mo.-based tourism marketing agency MMGY Global for the job. MMGY interviewed local stakeholders, past and potential visitors, conducted a public survey and traveled Washtenaw County, according to the website.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Nashville Predators have signed forward Colin Blackwell to a two-year, two-way contract.
Predators general manager David Poile announced the agreement Tuesday.
Blackwell will make $650,000 at the NHL level and $100,000 at the American Hockey League in 2018-19. He will get $700,000 in the NHL and $100,000 in the AHL in 2019-20.
The 25-year-old Blackwell had 17 goals and 28 assists in 61 games with the AHL’s Rochester Americans in 2017-18.
Blackwell, who is 5-foot-9, had four goals and seven assists in 57 games with the AHL’s San Jose Barracuda in 2016-17.
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Southern University will host a medical marijuana town hall meeting on Thursday, February 23.
The meeting will be held at 2 p.m. in the Southern University Ag Center – A.O. Williams Hall, 181 B.A. Little Dr. in Baton Rouge. The meeting will provide an overview of the Land-Grant Campus’ medical marijuana venture. The Land-Grant campus consists of the SU Ag Center and the College of Agricultural, Family, and Consumer Sciences.
The public, as well as potential vendors, are invited to attend the meeting, which is free.
Questions from vendors should be emailed in advance to Dr. Janana Snowden at janana_snowden@suagcenter.com. The deadline to submit questions is 12 p.m. on February 21. All questions received will be addressed at the town hall.
For additional information, contact Dr. Snowden by email, or call LaKeeshia Lusk at 225-771-2242.
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The Birmingham Police Department has located a 79-year-old woman reported missing Friday, Feb, 2.
The 79-year-old woman was reported missing from the SaveOn Drugs on Woodward and Lincoln.
April 24 (Reuters) - Bharti Airtel Ltd:
* MARCH QUARTER INDIA REVENUES DOWN 7.5 PERCENT Y-O-Y ON AN UNDERLYING BASIS; AFRICA REVENUES UP 10.7 PERCENT Y-O-Y
* SAYS “TELECOM INDUSTRY CONTINUES TO WITNESS BELOW COST, ARTIFICIALLY SUPPRESSED PRICING”
* ACQUISITION OF TIGO RWANDA CONSUMMATED
* SAYS IN QUARTER, INDUSTRY REVENUES FURTHER ADVERSELY IMPACTED DUE TO REDUCTION IN INTERNATIONAL TERMINATION RATES
* MARCH QUARTER CONSOL EBITDA MARGIN AT 35.8 PERCENT, DOWN 0.6 PERCENT Y-O-Y
* MARCH QUARTER INDIA MONTHLY CHURN 2.8 PERCENT
* CONSOL NET DEBT 952.29 BILLION RUPEES AT MARCH END Source text: bit.ly/2HQBj70 Further company coverage:
NEW YORK—Mario Batali is stepping down from daily operations at his restaurant empire following reports of sexual misconduct by the celebrity chef over a period of at least 20 years.
The online site Eater New York reported Monday that the incidents involve at least four women, three who worked for Batali. In a prepared statement sent to The Associated Press, Batali said the complaints match up with his past behaviour.
A spokesperson for Batali & Bastianich Hospitality Group says an employee reported inappropriate behaviour by Batali in October. The company told Eater it was the first formal complaint against Batali and that he was reprimanded and required to attend training.
ABC said Monday that it has asked Batali to step away from the show, The Chew while the allegations are investigated.
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The tradition continues! Mojo Dojo Comedy is thrilled to bring back the STANDUP SPOOKTACULAR for another year of ghoulish laughs!
Come see some of Milwaukee’s funniest comics performing unique, one-off sets IN CHARACTER as their chosen Halloween costume! This has to be seen to be believed!
FEATURING:
Josh Ballew
Sam Barone
Phil Davidson
Beth Ann Lewinski
Ryan Lowe
Stacy Pawlowski
Christopher Schmidt
Jeff Wheatley-Heckman
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Erik Koconis
It all takes place at Urban Harvest Brewing Company, where they brew hand-crafted ales in small batches several times a week. This creates a versatile line-up of beers to choose from, as well as adventurous seasonal and specialty brews.
Enjoy a pint or two before, during and after the show!
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Former Waynesboro police officer arrested, indicted
WAYNESBORO. Tenn.-A former Waynesboro police officer has been indicted, accused of stealing guns from the department and pawning them.
TBI agents said Robert Gann pawned two department-issued weapons, multiple times and allowed a handgun to be sold.
Investigators said Gann left the department before this was discovered and was hired by the Wayne County Sheriff’s Department.
He has since lost that job.
Gann was arrested and booked Monday and his bond was set at $15,000.
Lake Mead will end 2016 only two inches lower than in 2015, despite the drought. This is because, among other things, Nevada and Arizona continue to use less water than their allotment.
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Lakewood police now say his cell phone has been silent, bank accounts untouched, and credit cards unused since he left. And their concern for his safety is growing.
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Miami-Dade law enforcement officials answer questions about the search and rescue mission after the pedestrian bridge collapsed at Florida International University.
Regarding the feature story on mayoral candidate Jeff Johnson: Cleveland mayoral candidate Jeffrey Johnson has approachable style: Fashion Flash (photos, video) Mr. Johnson, there is certainly nothing wrong with wearing $230 shoes other than it's about 2 weeks worth of groceries for a good number of your constituents who live below the poverty level. I'm not sure what a flair for fashion on the part of you, Mr. Patmon, Mr. Reed or any other candidate has to do with running the city of Cleveland effectively as its mayor.
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An elderly couple who were on board an Etihad Airways plane heading to Abu Dhabi received a text message informing them their grandson was dying.
They informed the cabin crew as the plane was taxiing at Manchester airport and the pilot immediately turned the plane back to the gate to allow the couple to visit their dying grandson.
Sadly, their grandson died later on 31 March.
Becky Stephenson, the elderly couple’s travel agent said to the BBC: “I’ve been in the travel business for 25 years and never heard of this happening.”
“My customers were so grateful that staff were very helpful and they were taken care of,” she added.
Etihad Airways said that they can use their ticket again.
D'Marques Tyson made six three-pointers and scored 22 points, and Marcus Shaver Jr. sank the winning free throws with two seconds left as the Portland Pilots edged Loyola Marymount 68-66 on Saturday at the Chiles Center.
LMU's Steven Haney tied the game with two free throws with 13 seconds left before Shaver was fouled at the rim. James Batemon got a decent look at a three-point try but was too strong.
Tyson made five three-pointers and scored 17 points in the first half when Portland took a 37-27 lead. LMU led 43-40 on a Haney three-pointer with 14:34 left and neither team led by more than four thereafter.
Franklin Porter added 12 points for the Pilots (10-15, 4-8 West Coast Conference), winners of four of their last six, the two losses against nationally ranked Saint Mary's and Gonzaga.
Jeffery McClendon scored 15 points, Haney 13, Batemon 11 and Eli Scott 10 for the Lions (7-16, 2-10).
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Jessie's Island Store, though boarded up and not selling gas, was still open on Holmes Beach prior to Hurricane Irma. Tiffany Tompkins Herald file photo
Kenya's flower and horticultural industry has been thrown into mourning following the passing on of its pioneer, Johannes Ewaldus Maria Zwager. Known to many as Hans Zwager, the founder of the country's leading flower exporting company, Oserian Development Company Ltd, has passed away aged 90years old.
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Cosmic activity in and around your opposite sign suggests that certain people could try to cheat you today. Now that you know that you will be on your guard. Anyone who thinks you can be persuaded by sweet words of praise will be disappointed.
Avoid jet lag by following these top tips to reduce the symptoms
A trip to a hot country far away can be easily ruined if they suffer from jet lag.
It can end up leaving travellers with lost days as their body settles into the different time zone.
Yet instead of wasting part of the holiday, new research has found the top tips on how to reduce the symptoms.
They can all help to combat the dreaded jet lag when on the holiday of a lifetime.
Malkangiri: Two Maoists of the John Milesia gang were killed during a gun battle with the police in the Bastar district of south Chhattisgarh.
An exchange of fire took place today morning between the Maoists and (a joint team of) the Chattisgarh Police and the Special Task Force near Kasaram village under the Kistaram Police Station limits of Bastar district. After the Naxals fled, two bodies of their comrades besides a muzzle loading gun and a country-made pistol along with some explosives were recovered from the spot, according to the reports.
The two bodies were identified as Padiami Sana and Ananjam Hunga of John Milesia gang.
Malkangiri Police on the other side has tightened the security arrangements in the district suspecting Maoists’ attack in view of Independence Day. All the border areas are sealed in order to avoid any mishap.
Maybe some women aren't meant to be tamed. Maybe they just need to run free until they find someone just as wild to run with them.
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JOHNSTON, Iowa — As we come get closer to the end of the year we’re looking back on some of the best videos and stories around Iowa from 2017.
Few stories warmed more hearts than this video from February 17th. Cayson is color blind but thanks to a pair of Enchroma glasses he was able to see in color for the first time. His emotions after putting on the glasses are priceless.
Roger Federer and Serena Williams lead an array of stars in action at day three of Wimbledon on Wednesday.
Federer and Williams are second and third up on Centre Court while the early match to keep an eye on is 19-year-old Brit Katie Swan's encounter against Mihaela Buzarnescu.
Follow the action at SW19 with JACK BEZANTS and JAMES DUTTON.
Though he just announced North American tour dates for later this spring, Liam Gallagher is currently laid up with a chest infection that forced him to cut short his set at Lollapalooza Chile in Santiago on Sunday (March 18). Next up on the festival’s main stage were the Killers, who saved the day with a cover of Oasis’ classic crowd singalong favorite and Gallagher’s own customary closer, “Wonderwall.”
Killers frontman Brandon Flowers took the opportunity to reveal himself as an mega Liam fan. “We heard you missed out on a couple of songs you wanted to hear,” he said. “Before I sing this song I would first like to say that Liam Gallagher is my king, is one of my kings.” If Flowers strikes you as the kind of person who knows “Wonderwall” so well he can vocalize the piano solo off the shiny silver cuff, you’d be right.
Watch the Killers cover “Wonderwall” below.
[India], December 12 (ANI): Due to the bad weather conditions and fog around Trikuta Hills, the helicopter services to Mata Vaishno Devi in Jammu and Kashmir remained suspended for the second consecutive day on Tuesday.
The pilgrims, especially the elderly and handicapped, arriving at the base camp of Vaishno Devi shrine are facing difficulties due to the suspension.
Hundreds of pilgrims ares stuck at Katra and are waiting for the chopper service to resume.
The night temperature at most places in Kashmir division, including Ladakh, slashed last night.
Pir Panjal range in Rajouri and Srinagar continued to receive season's first snowfall, while the Mughal road and the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway has been closed for traffic due to snowfall in the region. Meanwhile, Solang valley in Manali of Himachal Pradesh also received fresh snowfall. The Met Department had earlier said that a western disturbance would affect the state from December 11. (ANI)
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The Knightwind Ensemble, Milwaukee’s premier wind ensemble, presents their Spring concert Music of Exotic Lands, under the direction of Dr. Erik N. Janners. The concert begins with Aegean Festival Overture (Makris). Also featured is Sinfonietta (Dahl), Torch Dance (Barnes), Samurai (Clarke), and Dances from Crete (Gorb). Join us as we take a spin around the world.
General Admission/$15 Single concert ticket. Seniors/Student/$12 single concert ticket
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BUFFALO, NY-- Six people, including three children, were hurt in a roll-over accident in the city of Buffalo early Wednesday.
The accident happened in the 1500 block of Clinton Street just after midnight.
Police say a vehicle was traveling west on Clinton when the driver lost control and the vehicle rolled over. The driver told police the vehicle had some type of mechanical issue.
All six occupants were taken to area hospitals to be treated.
The accident is still under investigation.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has voted 50-47 to confirm one of President Donald Trump's nominees to serve on the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans.
Republicans used their majority to push Kyle Duncan's confirmation through over the objections of Democratic lawmakers and liberal advocacy groups that described him as a conservative culture warrior.
Duncan was lead counsel in the Hobby Lobby case before the Supreme Court, which decided that some corporations can hold religious objections that allow them to opt out of a requirement to cover contraceptives for women.
Democrats questioned whether Duncan could be an impartial arbitrator given his work on various social issues.
Republican Sen. John Kennedy of Louisiana says some senators are confusing the role of the lawyer and client.
SPRINGFIELD (AP) — State officials say that they're making changes to Illinois' newly designed license plates to make them easier to read.
The (Springfield) State Journal-Register (http://bit.ly/2oAcrEs) reports Secretary of State Jesse White's office has received complaints.
The new licenses, designed by White's office, were rolled out in January. White says the old plates were becoming less reflective, making them harder for authorities to see.
The new plates feature Chicago's skyline, a barn with a windmill, the Capitol and part of Abraham Lincoln's face.
But some, including Caryn King of Springfield, have criticized the new plates. They object to the design combination and say it's hard to read.
White's spokesman Dave Druker says future batches of new plates will have darker ink, among other changes. The office will gradually send replacements for passenger vehicles at no extra cost.
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UWM’s Academic Adventurers Series: “‘Icontinue speaking my language’: Filming and Producing a Documentary Sequel onthe Maya Movement in Guatemala”
Presentedby Julie Kline, Associate Director, UWM Center for Latin American and CarribeanStudies; Jeanette Martin, UWM LGBT Resource Center; and Alida CardósWhaley, UWM Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies.
AcademicAdventurers talks begin at 3 p.m. in the American Geographical Society Library,third floor east wing of the Golda Meir Library.
A reception with lightrefreshments, sponsored by the Friends of the Golda Meir Library, follows eachtalk.
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Two speakers. Two PowerPoint presentations. One goal for the first Monroe County Teen Wellness Day at Tomah's Recreation Park Thursday, April 19.
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Apia, SAMOA — Samoa's Civil Society Support Programme has warned families who receive assistance from them that they cannot sell them.
One family on Savai'i had advertised a donated water tank for sale on an online market site due to relocating, saying they needed the money.
The CSSP responded on social media that donated equipment were not to be sold and has urged the public to report this kind of illegal activity to authorities.
The post selling the water tank has since been taken down.
A CASH donation worth P400,000 was taken by a burglar from the St. Joseph de Patriarch Parish in Mabolo, Cebu City on Sunday evening.
Chief Insp. Jacinto Mandal, head of the Mabolo police, said investigators have already identified the suspect of the burglary.
“He (suspect) is a church scholar. He also has a relative inside the church,” says Mandal.
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The suspect allegedly beat Roxan Valmoria, one of the staff in the church.
Valmoria was taken to the hospital for medication.
The suspect, however, is still at large.
An explosion occurred during the Monday morning rush hour at at New York City’s Port Authority, police said.
NBC News reports multiple ambulances were requested but it was not immediately clear if the explosion was caused by gas or was intentional.
Emergency vehicles rushed to the scene, causing major evacuations in the massive transit hub. The Fire Department of New York City said they received the call about the explosion at 7:19 a.m. local time.
The Port Authority Bus Terminal is the nation’s largest bus terminal and about 230,000 passengers pass through it on a weekday, its website says.
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Mayor Lydia Mihalik talked about city operations and goals for 2018 at the First Friday Republican luncheon. She said that her administration wants to make the city better by citizen standards.
Lydia Mihalik
She said that 2018 is looking to be a good year for Findlay based on 2017’s numbers. She added that the city and county will start implementing the same emergency dispatch system to aid in response time.
Lydia Mihalik
The new system will allow city and county emergency services to work smarter and more efficiently. Mihalik added that this will help lower response times.
Join the Goleta Valley Chamber of Commerce for the July Business After-Hours event from 5 to 7 p.m. this Wednesday, July 17 at Rancho La Patera & Stow House, 304 N. Los Carneros Road.
Enjoy a glass of wine and great networking while enjoying the newly restored gardens.
The evening will also feature the grand opening of the Goleta Valley Historical Society’s community-created exhibit “Capturing the Goodland: Picturing the Beauty & History of the Goleta Valley.”
This year, the Goleta Valley Historical Society asked local photographers of all ages to submit photos of their favorite people and places for the exhibit. Check it and and discover some of the talent and beauty in our own backyard!
The cost is $10 for members or $15 for nonmembers. Click here to register.
For more information, contact Shelby Sim at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or 805.967.2500 x5.
A special thank you to Venoco Inc. for co-sponsoring this event.
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The city of Montreal has opened a new training centre in Anjou for employees of the city's water distribution services.
The goal of the new facility is to will ensure all 350 city employees who work in water services now have access to the same expertise, as well as learn new technologies to make the city's water system safe.
Until now, city workers were taught in the field, forcing them to deal with external elements like the cold while in training.
“What we're trying to do with the training is to bring everyone to the same condition, the same type of work, the same equipment,” said Stephan Frechette, of the City of Montreal water services.
“Like, let’s say, Hydro-Quebec – all the trucks are mounted the same way, everybody’s working the same way, the protocols are established, the directives are there. Everything is pretty fine, which is what we want to do with the distribution system.”
The centre is only the second of its kind in Canada.
More to come.
Drink ice cold liquids can both numb your throat and calm some of the inflammation that’s causing you pain.
Acidic foods exacerbate your sore throat. Therefore, avoid fried foods and citrus fruits like oranges and lemons.
Lemon and water
Mix a teaspoon of lemon juice in a cup water for this home remedy for sore throats.juice will help shrink swollen throat tissue and create an unfriendly environment for viruses and bacteria so they do not thrive.
Enjoy a drop of honey
Warm tea that is sweetened with honey can help soothe your irritated throat. Tea also keeps you hydrated, which is another important step in treating a sore throat. Make a cup of tea and add honey to deal with a sore throat.
Stay hydrated
Staying hydrated is an important part of treating a sore throat. When you’re dehydrated, your body can’t produce enough saliva and mucus to keep your throat naturally lubricated. This will make the swelling and inflammation worse.
A teenage girl accused of shooting and killing her mother made her first appearance in adult court Monday, July 2nd, 2018.
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At age 15, Anna Schroeder was facing two counts of first degree murder, arson and concealment of a homicide.
Previous reports indicate that investigators said Schroeder shot her mother, 53-year-old Peggy Schroeder, in the head on July 6, 2017 when her mother returned from work.
Investigators said Schroeder then texted a picture of her mother's body to her girlfriend Rachel Helm, age 15, who The pair planned to run away, but first they decided to set the house on fire to destroy evidence, investigators said.
On July 2nd the court found probable cause to move forward with the case. An arraignment was set for August 15th at 9 a.m.
Helm was being charged as an adult as well, with arson and concealment of a homicide. A trial for Helm was set for July 17th.
The shed at the property at 58 Pleystowe Connection Rd which sold for $2.875m at auction.
THERE is still confidence in the sugar industry according to property real estate Gary Johns who recently sold a tightly held river frontage cane farm at Balnagowan.
The 58 Pleystowe Connection Rd property once owned by Graham Davies was sold for $2.875 million.
The property was advertised as producing an expected 11,400 tonnes of cane this crushing season.
The farm is about 160.59ha and came with a homestead with four bedrooms and office with built in desk.
There is an entertainment area with a built in timber bar, three bathrooms and toilets.
There is also a two bedroom cottage with bathroom, toilet, verandah and laundry.
It also has plenty of shed space with one seven bar shed which is two vehicles deep and another seven bay machinery shed that's two vehicles deep.
Mr Johns also said there was a positive sale near Proserpine last month as a farm with no crops sold for $855,000.
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For Tryday Friday, the TODAY Food team prepared a recipe from food website Delish for chocolate pickles. Kathie Lee dodges around the chocolate part, but Hoda digs right in. “I’m shocked,” she exclaims. “These are kind of good!”
Google has hired key chip designer Manu Gulati from Apple to work on future Pixel models. Manu Gulati has been working at Apple since 2009 helping develop the custom CPUs used in iPads and iPhones and has now moved on to Google as lead chip architect. Pixel and Pixel XL have so far relied on Snapdragon chips from Qualcomm which lag considerably behind Apple's SOCs. Googles appears to be reconsidering this strategy in an effort to better integrate it's software and hardware improving performance and battery life. Android makers have long foregone the lead to Apple in mobile performance but this may signal a turning point in this strategy.
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There were 14 people waiting on beds at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning.
According to the INMO, 9 people were on beds in the hospital’s Emergency Department with a further 5 on wards.
Nationally, there were 526 people waiting admission to hospitals across the country today with University Hospital Limerick the most overcrowded.
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Fox News Blocked Reporter From Covering Trump And Russia
This former Fox News radio correspondent says the network prevented her from covering the Trump-Russia story on the ground in Moscow.
SALT LAKE CITY — The window has opened for oil, gas, uranium and coal companies to make requests or stake claims to lands that were cut from two sprawling Utah national monuments by President Trump in December –but there doesn’t appear to be a rush to seize the opportunities.
For anyone interested in the uranium on the lands removed from Bears Ears National Monument, all they need to do is stake a few corner posts in the ground and pay a few hundred dollars under a federal law created in 1872 that harkens back to the days of the Wild West.
It was unclear if anyone was doing that Friday.
The Bureau of Land Management declined repeated requests for information.
Steve Bloch, legal director of the Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance, said he was told by the BLM Friday that inquiries were made but no claims sent in.
Aberdeen outfit Attollo Offshore has signed multiple contracts in the second quarter of the year to provide accommodation jack-up vessels for unnamed renewables and oil and gas projects.
The multi-million pound deals will see propelled and non-propelled accommodation jack-up rigs supplied to operators until the end of 2018, Attollo said.
Attollo managing director Ben Moore said: “These contracts see Attollo Offshore operating across sectors, asset classes and jurisdictions. They truly represent an important milestone in our mission to fundamentally move the needle in improving offshore marine operations.
“A stable platform that eliminates personnel transfers improves any project’s risk profile, safety performance, operational output and project costs.”
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TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — The Central Weather Bureau (CWB) reported on Saturday morning that it snowed on Yushan at dawn from 4:30 to 5:50.
With the accumulation from previous days, the snow depth was measured at 8.6 centimeters as of now, said the CWB.
The bureau added it would likely snow in mountainous areas in the north of Taiwan with an altitude of over 1,000 meters or in other parts of the island with an altitude over 2,000 meters as temperatures continued to drop.
The bureau reminded people planning a snow-gazing trip to keep themselves warm and have their vehicle tires wrapped with snow chains.
People should also be vigilant about the changing weather and traffic conditions in case of being trapped in the mountains.
(Photos courtesy of the Central Weather Bureau)
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Employees of Amazon protest in front of German publisher Axel Springer's headquarters, where CEO Jeff Bezos is to be presented with an award for his "visionary entrepreneurship" in online business and digitalization strategy at the Washington Post, in Berlin, Tuesday, April 24, 2018. The new leader of one of Germany's governing parties says she plans to join a protest against working conditions at Amazon during a visit by company CEO Jeff Bezos to Berlin. Andrea Nahles, the chairwoman of the center-left Social Democrats, argued that Amazon's tax practices and working conditions aren't worthy of a prize. Markus Schreiber AP Photo
BALLARD, Utah (AP) — A Utah sheriff’s office says a 2-year-old girl has died after she was fatally shot while her sibling was handling a gun.
The Uintah County Sheriff’s Office said Monday that the child was accidently shot in her home by an older sibling on Sunday while the older sibling was moving the gun from one room to another.
The sheriff’s office says in a statement that the gun had been leaning against a wall inside the home since Saturday after it was brought back from a hunting trip.
The girl’s parents took her to the hospital where she died.
Authorities are still investigating. Messages seeking additional details from the sheriff and chief deputy were not immediately returned.
Ballard has a population of about 850 people and sits about 150 miles (240 kilometers) southeast of Salt Lake City.
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BOSTON (AP) — The government of Bermuda has sued a Massachusetts hospital, saying it bribed the island’s former leader in order to secure business there.
The Boston Globe (http://bit.ly/2l7GYrA ) reports that the federal suit filed Tuesday alleges that Lahey Hospital and Medical Center and Ewart Brown, a doctor who was Bermuda’s premier from 2006 to 2010, were part of a racketeering conspiracy that spanned 20 years.
The suit alleges that in return for bribes disguised as consulting fees, Brown directed a large share of the island’s health care business to Lahey, including lucrative contracts to interpret unnecessary MRIs and CT scans performed at two clinics owned by Brown.
Lahey said in a statement that the allegations are “baseless and without merit.”
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Bermuda, a British territory, is seeking unspecified damages from Burlington-based Lahey.
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At this point, nothing LeBron James does should come as a surprise.
The King has averaged 34 points, 9.2 rebounds, and 8.8 assists en route to his eighth straight NBA Finals — and one assistant coach from the Western Conference thinks he could put on an even greater show on the big stage, per ESPN‘s Dave McMenamin:
Spoke to a WC asst coach yesterday about the Finals and he said, in all sincerity, that it wouldn’t surprise him if LeBron averaged 50 points in the series. That’s the type of respect he’s getting around the league at this point. That said, the coach picked GSW to win it all. — Dave McMenamin (@mcten) May 30, 2018
Game 1 of the Finals is set for 9pm Thursday at Oracle.
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Police in a Phoenix suburb say one of Uber's self-driving vehicles has struck and killed a pedestrian.
Police in the city of Tempe said Monday that the vehicle was in autonomous mode with an operator behind the wheel when the woman walking outside of a crosswalk was hit.
Sgt. Ronald Elcock says in an email that the accident happened overnight but did not say whether it occurred Sunday night or Monday morning.
The woman died of her injuries at a hospital and her name was not made public.
Uber has been testing the self-driving vehicles in Tempe and Phoenix for months.
Uber says on Twitter that it is "fully cooperating" with the investigation and expressed condolences to the family of the victim.
UK Court Hands £100M Safeway Pension Dispute To ECJ
Law360, London (October 6, 2017, 11:37 AM BST) -- The Court of Appeal has referred a dispute between former supermarket giant Safeway Ltd. and its pension scheme, with at least £100 million ($131 million) at stake, to the European Court of Justice for a ruling on equality laws.
A dispute between a former supermarket giant and its pension scheme, in which at least £100 million ($131 million) is at stake, has been sent to the European Court of Justice. (AP) Three senior judges declined on Thursday to reach a final decision about whether male staff...
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Authors: Chas Parker & Philip Porter, Hardbound, 320 Pages, ISBN: 9781907085468, First Edition, August, 2017 - Number 9 in this spectacular series
This glorious book tells the story of the celebrated lightweight Jaguar C-type, chassis number XKC 051, that Duncan Hamilton and Tony Rolt drove to victory in the 1953 Le Mans 24 Hours.
The car went on to have a busy post-works racing career, first with Ecurie Ecosse, then with privateer drivers Bill Smith and Geoffrey Allison. Among its small number of collector custodians in later years, the names Briggs Cunningham in America and Adrian Hamilton (son of Duncan) in the UK stand out.
The development of the C-type is described, focusing on the three lightweights of 1953 with thinner-gauge aluminum bodies, pioneering disc brakes, and aircraft-style fuel tanks.
All this is covered in fascinating detail, supported by interviews with drivers and mechanics, a fine collection of period images and studio photographs.
Necessity is the mother of invention, to be sure. It also gives birth to urgency, of course, spawning action where there’s been complacency and delay. A textbook case of this notion may be the latest round of developments in the world of microgrids — small, highly controllable collections of electric loads and generation resources that can operate independently of the grid in island mode, or interconnectedly with the grid, as needs dictate. While microgrids have been around in ...
Crews are responding to an explosion at a home near 77th and Old Cheney Rd.
Scanner traffic says two people are severely burned and there is debris in the streets. They say the home is leveled. There are reports of ammunition going off in the home.
We have a reporter on the scene and will bring you updates as soon as possible.
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× Bill and Wendy Bonus Hour 3.19.18: Can we truly ever forgive and forget?
Today on the bonus hour, Bill and Wendy discuss a variety of topics. First, they talk about Tina Turner forgiving her late ex-husband Ike Turner. Then, they find out the origin behind the phrase “Hell in a handbasket”. Bill also tells us about the weirdest thing he has ever eaten.
You can find Bill and Wendy on Twitter and Facebook. The Bill and Wendy Show airs Monday through Friday from ten a.m. to noon, then streaming from noon to 1 p.m.
Florida men’s basketball team had a pathetic offensive showing in Saturday’s game against Alabama, managing to score only 50 points at home in a losing effort.
The Gators lost the game, 68-50, which was bad, but their fans, during a timeout at one point in the game, attempted a dance routine that was even worse.
Fans in the student section at Stephen C. O’Connell Center attempted to dance as a unit to cheer their team on, and they failed miserably. The lack of coordination and rhythm was on full display, and that’s why this video embedded below is extremely entertaining to watch, if in need of a laugh.
Fans might want to try practicing that routine before attempting it again. Some pointers from the cheerleaders could go a long way.
The Road Commission for Oakland County has recommended a traffic roundabout at the Adams and Gunn road intersection in Oakland Township.
According to the Rochester Post, the roundabout could be constructed next summer.
A recent engineering study examined two different options: a traditional traffic signal and a roundabout. A roundabout was found to be a safer option.
National studies show a 90 percent reduction in traffic fatalities, a 37 percent reduction in total crashes and a 75 percent reduction in injury crashes at roundabouts.
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Delta Kelly Elementary School is located at the northwest corner of the intersection.
Four-way stop signs are currently installed at the intersection.
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* GM statement in response to Greenlight Capital’s preliminary proxy filing
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The Turnbull Government has lost its bid to strongarm AGL into keeping open its ageing Liddell power station in News South Wales' Hunter Valley.
The company has defied the government by announcing the coal fired power generator will close as originally planned in 2022.
Liddell's current output will be replaced by a mixture of renewables and gas — and possibly pumped hydro.
Labor says the decision is further proof that Australia's energy future lies with wind and solar and not with coal.
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The Australian state of Victoria was hit by a cold front resulting in rain, wind and hail in many parts of the region on May 30. This spectacular timelapse video shows a rainbow forming over Point Lonsdale Lighthouse.
WASHINGTON, April 10 The chairman of the federal communications regulator said on Monday he was opposed to a plan to allow passengers on commercial aircraft to use cell phones. Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai said in a statement he was proposing the FCC end a 2013 plan that sought to relax rules on mobile communications on planes.
"I stand with airline pilots, flight attendants, and America’s flying public against the FCC’s ill-conceived 2013 plan to allow people to make cellphone calls on planes. ... Taking it off the table permanently will be a victory for Americans across the country who, like me, value a moment of quiet at 30,000 feet.” (Reporting by Eric Walsh; Editing by Meredith Mazzilli)
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ST. LOUIS – Stacey Switzer of the APA of Missouri visits KPLR 11 News at Noon with this week’s Monday Mascot: Pip, a 10-year-old Chow mix.
If you want to adopt Pip, then visit the APA on Hanley Road.
Here is the information that you’ll need:
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Today we learned a Ford Mustang owner blamed a squirrel for the latest documented example of Mustang fuckery. Sure, guy! Sure. Squirrels and digital tire gauges, they’ll do it every time.
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Now, I will say that I love animals, and when a squirrel runs into the road, I do try to avoid them generally—if I can do so safely. I’m not a monster. But hey, if it’s gotta be you or something else... maybe make sure it’s you. Reader CalBearsFan99 chimes in with a practical rule.
I would say there’s a lot of small dogs and cats I could eat in one sitting, depending on my hunger level and the barbecue sauce situation (no, I wouldn’t actually do that, calm down before you tweet at me because we’re just talking size hypotheticals here), so maybe scratch them off the list.
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Baku. 3 August. REPORT.AZ/ President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has visited Lalapasha villager Allahverdi Shirinov`s hazelnut farm in Gakh district.
Report informs, the head of state was informed of the farm, which features 130 hazelnut trees in a 3.4 hectare area. The farm is expected to give a harvest of more than two tons of hazelnuts this year.
According to estimations of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization, Azerbaijan is the fourth largest producer of hazelnuts in the world. The country produces around 35,000 tons of hazelnuts, with 90 percent of this exported to foreign markets.
In 2016, Azerbaijan exported hazelnuts to 25 countries, generating a profit of $100 million.
Ex-Dallas officer pleads guilty to shooting unarmed man
DALLAS (AP) — A former Dallas police officer will serve more than a year of probation after pleading guilty in the 2013 shooting of an unarmed black man.
WFAA-TV reports that Amy Wilburn pleaded guilty Tuesday to recklessly discharging a firearm at Kelvion Walker. Both Wilburn and Walker agreed to the plea deal. Wilburn was indicted on a felony aggravated assault by a public servant charge, which could've carried a sentence of up to life in prison.
Wilburn was pursuing a stolen vehicle in 2013 when she approached the car and shot Walker, who was unarmed in the passenger seat. Wilburn had alleged that Walker didn't put both of his hands up, but Walker and an independent witness said he did.
Wilburn's attorney declined to comment because of a pending multi-million dollar federal case. The trial is scheduled for August.
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Lewis Moore grabbed a second-half hat-trick as Hearts beat Inverness Caledonian Thistle 3-1 in the Development League at Riccarton.
The young Jambos controlled the first period but it took until eight minutes after half-time before they made the breakthrough.
A high ball into the Inverness box found Moore and the winger shot home from close range.
With 20 minutes remaining, Hearts made it two, substitute Kyle Smith heading Callumn Morrison’s cross back into the box for Moore to nip in and slot under Hoban.
Six minutes later, Hearts sealed the victory when Cameron Gilchrist bundled over Euan Henderson inside the box. Moore stepped up to send the goalkeeper the wrong way and complete his hat-trick.
Inverness scored a consolation goal with eight minutes remaining through Mitchell Foy.
Hearts: Mason, Brandon, Hamilton, Jones, Reid, Morrison, Paton, Beith, Moore, Currie, Roy. Subs: Petkov, Irving, K.Smith, Henderson, Baxter, Akers.
Event time: 8pm
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Finalist and favorite on hit TV show The Voice. Joshua Davis was raised in the folk tradition: the music, the social movements, the land. He writes songs that blend the roots of American music with gritty rock n’ roll and vintage soul.
Fleury is expected in goal against the Capitals for Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals on Wednesday, NBC Sports Washington reports.
Flower's designation as the starter shouldn't catch anyone by surprise, even though he allowed four goals on 28 shots to open the Cup finals. The ex-Penguin has crafted a five-game winning streak and now has a golden opportunity to decimate Washington's chances of lifting the Stanley Cup. Fleury's 2018 playoff record stands at a ridiculous 13-3 mark to complement a 1.81 GAA and .942 save percentage, and he's made a habit of trending in a more favorable direction after yielding as many goals as he did in Game 1.
May 3 Pershing Square Holdings Ltd
* Pershing Square Holdings - purchased, through Jefferies International Limited, 10,000 PSH ordinary shares of no par value
* Pershing Square Holdings Ltd says net asset value per share related to share buyback is$18.48 which was calculated as of 30 April 2017
* Pershing Square Holdings Ltd says after giving effect to share buyback, PSH has 240,107,692 outstanding shares Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom)
Rosario also hit a two-run home run... . Minnesota Twins' Jason Castro hits an RBI single off Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Christian Bergman in the third inning of a baseball game Tuesday, June 13, 2017, in Minneapolis.
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Still searching for those behind an explosion in Central Park two years ago, the NYPD released an image of a yellow-and-gray La Unica “Tropical Crackers” plastic bag on Tuesday evening.
It was the two-year anniversary of the blast, which resulted in a young tourist losing much of his leg.
From Virginia, Connor Golden, 18, jumped off a rock near 60th Street on the east side of the park at about 10:50 a.m. on July 3, 2016, and stepped onto an explosive device inside a plastic bag. Golden spent several days in the hospital and had to have his leg amputated up to his knee.
In June 2017, police offered a reward of up to $40,000 for information on the explosion.
Investigators have said they believe the device, which did not have a timer, had been in the park for several days before it exploded, but didn’t know why.
Multiple fire crews are battling a major wildfire in Henderson.
Calls for the fire first came on Monday night around 5:30. Reports say the fire is still ongoing.
It has burned more than 10 acres so far in the Klondike area off Highway 136 West.
Dispatchers say strong wind is fueling this fire.
Stay with 44 News for more updates.
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USHL Hockey: Force Get Shutout By Muskegon
S. Mann makes 26 saves in the loss.
FARGO, N.D. — The Fargo Force fell to the Muskegon Lumberjacks 1-0 on Friday night at Scheels Arena. Jachym Kondelik scored the lone goal of the game for the Lumberjacks.
Strauss Mann stopped 26 of 27 shots that he saw for the Force.
Lowe’s in St. Joseph is offering a free clinic this week for women interested in volunteering during the 2017 National Women Build Week.
St. Joseph Habitat for Humanity is teaming up with the home improvement store to host a construction clinic for women volunteers interested in taking part in the 10th annual National Women Build Week that will take place May 6 through 14th. According to a news release, Thursday, April 20, Lowe’s will host a clinic on “How to Finish Interior with Paint and Trim.” The clinic will start at 6 p.m. at the store located at 3109 N. Belt. Highway. To sign-up contact the St. Joseph Habitat for Humanity at (816) 279-2552.
“We look forward to working with Lowe’s for the 10th year of National Women Build Week and the opportunity to engage women in our work,” said Rita Boyer, Office Manager of St. Joseph Habitat for Humanity. “We invite women of all skill levels to join us on the build site and take the clinics hosted by Lowe’s to learn valuable construction skills.”
With the 2018 NBA Draft around the corner, we are reflecting back on our previous pics. Can you name all of our first rounders since 2007 based on the clues below?
Good luck!
OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canada will make an announcement about fighter jets at 1 pm ET (1800 GMT) on Tuesday, a government official said on Monday, declining to give more details.
Sources told Reuters last week that the Canadian government is scrapping a plan to buy 18 Boeing Co Super Hornets and will instead acquire a fleet of second-hand Australian jets.
Air Mauritius, via its official Facebook account, reported (09-Aug-2017) the following financial and traffic highlights for the three months ended 30-Jun-2017:
Operating profit: EUR200,000;
Revenue: EUR115.8 million, +5.9% year-on-year;
Passenger numbers: 383,329, +11.6%;
Seat capacity: 522,702, +8.5%;
Cargo: 8448 tons, +19.4%.
The operating profit was attributed mainly to "robust operating performance" and productivity gains. The quarter corresponded with the tourism low season in Mauritius and the airline noted competition intensified and the price of oil increased more than 20%. The EUR/USD exchange rate resulted in an unrealised exchange loss on translation of monetary assets and liabilities, resulting in a net negative bottom line of EUR5.4 million. The carrier is on track to meet its financial targets and achieve a positive result in FY2018.
March 31 Oryzon Genomics SA:
* Says carried out 18.2 million euro ($19.4 million) share capital increase via issue and private placement among qualified investors of 5.7 million new ordinary shares
* Says share placement at 3.20 euros per share, corresponding to a 17.86 percent discount versus closing price on March 30
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Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9369 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
SAN FRANCISCO: Facebook Inc launched a review on Monday of how it handles violent videos and other objectionable material, saying it needed to do better after a video of a killing in Cleveland remained on its service for more than two hours on Sunday.
"We prioritise reports with serious safety implications for our community, and are working on making that review process go even faster," Justin Osofsky, Facebook's vice president for global operations and media partnerships, said in a blog post.
(Reporting by David Ingram; Editing by Chris Reese)
Golden (foot) played eight of 54 defensive snaps, all as a reserve, during Saturday's preseason win against the Raiders, Mike Jurecki of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM reports.
Golden's usage isn't all that surprising, considering he earned just shy of 71 percent of the defensive snaps last season, and his sole contribution Saturday was a tackle for loss. Expect the Cardinals to give him plenty of opportunity to run down quarterbacks opposite Chandler Jones in pursuit of a second consecutive campaign with double-digit sacks.
A Cornelius girl who became the target of internet trolls because of facial deformities she was born with got a surprise visit over the weekend from Harlem Globetrotters star Hoops Green. Twitter video screen grab
Turbine manufacturer Siemens Gamesa has secured €2.5bn in multi-currency term and revolving credit financing.
The agreement was signed with a syndication of international financial entities and replaces a €750m credit facility agreed in 2017.
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29 Jan 2016 The funding comprises a €2bn revolving component maturing in 2023 with two one-year extension options, and a €500m term tranche maturing in 2021.
The money will be used “for general corporate purposes and to refinance existing outstanding debt”, the company said.
“The transaction has been very successful, having attracted close to €3.8bn subscription offers from financial entities,” it added.
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Emergency crews were called out to the Boshkung lake in Algonquin Highlands at 9:20pm Friday night after police say a side by side vehicle had gone through the ice. OPP say a male drive and three male passengers had entered the water and were able to extricate themselves and made their way towards shore. Officers determined the 35 year drive had been drinking and was served with a 3-day driver’s license suspension.No injuries were reported.
Big News on a Crazy Brock Lesnar Feud, "Broken" Hardy Plans for WWE RAW Revealed, Vince McMahon Upset with WWE Newcomer, New GIFs & Galleries, More
- Below is video of Samoa Joe talking to Mike Rome at tonight's WWE RAW in Boston. Regarding Sunday's SummerSlam Fatal 4 Way with Roman Reigns, Braun Strowman and WWE Universal Champion Brock Lesnar, Joe says his first reign as champion will begin then but if anyone pops off tonight at RAW, they won't have to wait until SummerSlam.- WWE stock was down 0.09% today, closing at $21.04 per share. Today's high was $21.50 and the low was $21.02.- As seen below, Triple H has announced new WWE NXT Road Trip live events for Miami, West Palm Beach, Lowell, Kingston, Bethlehem and Amherst:Follow Marc on Twitter at @this_is_marc . Send any news, tips or corrections to us by clicking here
Few people expected Saif al-Islam Gaddafi to return to the spotlight after six years in prison on charges of alleged genocide and suppression of demonstrators during the unrest in 2011. Before the political turmoil, he was once widely considered as heir of his father, the late deposed Libyan leader, Muammar Gaddafi, but was captured by a militia group in Zintan, a town located the southwest of the capital Tripoli.
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PATASKALA, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio man has been arrested for threatening to blow up multiple government buildings.
Court documents show the 23-year-old Pataskala man told co-workers at a packaging company that he wanted to get bomb-making materials with the goal of blowing up a judge’s home, a courthouse, a police station and buildings that housed the Internal Revenue Service and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
The employees told human resources, who then contacted police.
The man was charged Wednesday with making a terroristic threat. He is being held in lieu of $150,000 bond.
Court records show the man told his co-workers he was angry at the government for how he was treated following his conviction of vehicular assault after a 2014 car crash.
LOCKHART, Texas (AP)  A Texas sheriff's deputy is in stable condition following surgery after he was shot multiple times while responding to a theft report at a home.
Caldwell County sheriff's Sgt. William Miller says the shooting occurred early Friday at a house near Dale, a small community about 30 miles (48 kilometers) south of Austin.
Miller says deputies came under fire as they approached the home. He says the wounded deputy will need additional surgery for his injuries. Miller declined to release the deputy's name.
Texas Department of Public Safety Sgt. Robbie Barrera says two people are in custody and charges are pending. Authorities have not identified the pair.
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The Texas Rangers are leading the investigation. Barrera, a spokeswoman for the Rangers, declined to release any additional information.
A Pakistan government crackdown on freedom of speech online has reached worrying new levels, activists say, after a young man was sentenced to death over a series of Facebook posts. On Saturday, 30-year-old Taimoor Raza became the first person to receive a death sentence in a Pakistan anti-terrorism court for "using derogatory remarks in respect of the Holy Prophet" on social media.
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The heavy snow yesterday has caused almost every head teacher in the county to declare a snow day.
The list compiled by the county council shows heads started to make the decision at about 5pm on Sunday.
A spokesman for Wootton Primary School, which announced a closure late last nighy, said: "Roads around the school site are too dangerous now, with freezing temperatures overnight, safety getting parents, children and staff in and out is a priority."
In less good news for children - but better for working parents - many schools pledged to be open on Tuesday.
And a few determined heads refused to go along with the rest today.
Tom Rees of Simon de Senlis Primary School tweeted at just after 7am that his school and East Hunsbury Primary School were both welcoming staff and children as usual this morning.
Lots of quail hunting going on right now in South Georgia, and with that, comes a warning from Albany Police: keep your hunting firearms out of your cars
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Fearful of President Donald Trump’s policies, the Maryland General Assembly has empowered the state’s Democratic attorney general to sue the federal government without permission from the state’s Republican governor.
The House of Delegates voted 89-50 along party lines on Wednesday for a joint resolution already approved by the Senate.
Democrats control Maryland’s legislature. They have noted worries about potential Affordable Care Act repeal as one reason for expanding the attorney general’s powers. Maryland’s attorney general has lacked the common law authority to sue the federal government on his own after a 1984 ruling by the state’s highest court.
Republicans contend the resolution upsets checks and balances outlined in Maryland’s constitution, but Democrats say more than 40 other attorneys general have the authority to sue on their own.
CHECKENDON arrived at WOODCOTE on Sunday for their local derby with only seven players, but under the circumstances, they made the hosts work hard for their win by bowling accurately.
A good second wicket partnership between Ben Danks and Crawford Anderson formed the backbone of the Woodcote innings and Jonny Clark added some quick runs later on. The experienced Vikas Chib and Ray Williams bowled well to restrict the Woodcote batsmen.
When Checkendon batted they got off to a good start thanks to a half-century from Sabir who was making his debut for the club. In the end Checkendon were bowled out 37 runs short in 29 overs.
WOODCOTE
S Fuller, c Sabir, b Chib 25 C Anderson, b Pazir 21 B Danks, b Chib 39 M Robertson, b Chib 11 A Clark, c Arrowsmith, b Chib 4 J Clark, c & b Williams 29 M Stroker, b Williams 14 J Aldridge, b Podolski 7 A Seymour, st Sabir, b Williams 0 P Roberts, not out 1 S Bell, not out 1 Extras 30 — TOTAL (9 wkts) 182
Best bowling: V Chib 4-23, R Williams 3-24.
CHECKENDON
TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. (AP) — Travis Air Force Base northeast of San Francisco is locked down due to what the base calls a security incident.
The base issued a security alert shortly after 3:30 p.m. Wednesday asking people to shelter in place and to lock doors and windows.
Marie Lowe, a civilian who answered the phone at the base’s public affairs office, says details are sketchy and officials are investigating because they don’t know exactly what is going on.
Base officials asked on Facebook for the public to stay away to ensure emergency responders can do their work.
The lockdown comes on the same day that the base had been conducting security lockdown exercises, but officials say the incident is real and not part of the drill.
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Tim McGraw and Faith Hill celebrate their 21st wedding anniversary this month, so what better time to look back on their amazing romance? The pair has been country music's cutest couple since 1996, when the singers embarked on the Spontaneous Combustion Tour together. Soon, the focus shifted from music to romance, and the rest is history. They were engaged by March, married by October, and welcomed their first child the following May. Despite how fast it all came together, Tim and Faith have proved time and time again that they have built one of Hollywood's sweetest families. Take a look at some of their best moments together over the years!
May 3 Jernigan Capital Inc
* Jernigan Capital announces results for first quarter 2017
* Q1 adjusted earnings per share $0.21
* Q1 earnings per share $0.14
* Sees fy 2017 adjusted earnings per share $1.80 to $2.30
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.07 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Jernigan Capital Inc says company is also reaffirming its previously issued guidance for full year 2017
* Fy2017 earnings per share view $1.88, revenue view $12.5 million -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
A benefit will be held for Gage Smith, the 8-year old son of Justin and Hannah Smith, Moss, Tenn., who has recurrent neuroblastoma, on Saturday, June 2, at Joe Harrison Carter Elementary, with vendors set up from 1 p.m., to 5 p.m., and a silent auction to be held at 6 p.m.
Hog Wild BBQ will be served.
Booth space is still available to vendors.
All donations are appreciated.
For more information or to reserve a booth, contact Mary Beth Wiliams at 270-407-9288, Chelsea Graves at 270-407-9951 or Ashley Bewley at 270-407-9951.
MINNEAPOLIS — Mitch Haniger and Mike Zunino homered against Ervin Santana early, and the Seattle Mariners bullpen held off the Minnesota Twins late in a 6-4 victory Wednesday night.
Ben Gamel added three hits and two runs for the Mariners, who have won 12 of 17 games. Rookie Sam Gaviglio picked up the win by pitching into the sixth inning, and four relief pitchers combined to close the door on the Twins' attempt to come back from a 5-0 deficit.
Edwin Diaz recorded four outs and dealt with a scare in the ninth inning to pick up his 11th save in 13 opportunities and bring Seattle one win away from the .500 mark.
Steven Spielberg’s first film about World War II couldn’t be less like his better known “Schindler’s List’’ and “Saving Private Ryan.’’ An expensive box-office disappointment when released in December 1979,...
Dublin Down Having played second fiddle to her sister Andrea in the Corrs, you’d expect Sharon Corr to feel a little intimidated about stepping into the limelight as a solo...
Pa. Attorney General Probing How Data-Mining Firm Acquired Facebook Data NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro about his office's intent to look into how the data of 50 million Facebook users got into the hands of the political data-mining firm, Cambridge Analytica.
(AP) – The Tass news agency says that Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived at a Russian military air base in Syria.
Tass said that Putin’s plane landed at the Hemeimeem air base in Syria’s coastal province of Latakia, the heartland of Syrian President Bashar Assad’s Alawite minority. The visit marks Putin’s first trip to Syria and comes as Assad’s forces have retaken control over most of Syria under the Russian air cover.
The air base has served as the main foothold for the air campaign Russia has waged since September 2015 in support of Assad.
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DULUTH, Minn. — Officials say the expected departures of six vessels this week will mark the star of the 2018 commercial shipping season in the Twin Ports of Duluth and Superior, Wis.
The Duluth Seaway Port Authority says departure times are hard to pinpoint, but the first two vessels plan to leave their winter berths on Tuesday. They include a tug, as well as a freighter that will head for Two Harbors to load iron ore. Four other ore boats are expected to leave Thursday and Friday.
Once loaded, the ore boats will proceed across Lake Superior toward Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., to await the opening of the Soo Locks at 12:01 a.m. on Sunday. Duluth-Superior could see its first arrivals a day or two later, depending on ice conditions.
There is little of note on DVD this week. James McAvoy gives an all-out performance in M. Night Shyamalan's “Split.” It is another preposterous horror premise by the director.
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Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency, skidded 9 percent on Thursday to its lowest level since late November, as a Facebook ban on cryptocurrency adverts and a growing regulatory backlash against the nascent market rattled investors.
On the Luxembourg-based Bitstamp exchange BTC=BTSP bitcoin fell to as low as $9,165, marking a more than 50 percent fall from a peak of almost $20,000 hit in December. It slid more than 26 percent last month, in its worst monthly performance since January 2015.
Facebook (FB.O) said in a post on its website this week that it was banning all adverts that “promote financial products and services that are frequently associated with misleading or deceptive promotional practices, such as binary options, initial coin offerings and cryptocurrency”.
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Looking for a snack that not only tastes great but also will give you energy?
MORE's health eating expert Monica Metz has the dish for you: almond better chickpea energy bites.
The energy bites are loaded with protein from the almond butter, while the chickpeas contain a fair amount of fiber, which can help reduce high blood cholesterol and support healthy digestive function.
Want to whip up Monica’s almond butter chickpea energy bites for yourself? Here is a link to the full recipe.
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Smith is dealing with a left hamstring injury and won't return to Monday's game against the Pacers, Allie Clifton of Fox Sports Ohio reports.
Smith was seen limping late in the first half and remained in the locker room to start the third quarter before eventually returning to the bench. The Cavaliers have yet to clarify the exact nature or severity of the injury, but another update on his status should be available following the game. The Cavaliers have a few days off before Game 3 against the Pacers on Thursday, so tentatively consider Smith questionable for that contest. Iman Shumpert started the second half in Smith's place and should be in line for a bigger workload after being held out of Game 1 completely.
OUT: TRUMP’S A BIG DUMBHEAD. In: Has Trump Stolen Philosophy’s Critical Tools? “Trump’s playbook should be familiar to any student of critical theory and philosophy. It often feels like Trump has stolen our ideas and weaponized them.”
Well, they were already weaponized. But a knife can cut both ways. “There were insights that were not kept secret, because it was thought that they’d help only one political side, and it didn’t work out that way. . . . He’s just expressing annoyance that ideas that came from the left didn’t restrict themselves to serving only the interests of the left. That’s not how ideas work. They get out and about and wreak havoc.”
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) – Several public school districts in New Mexico say they are reeling from state funding cutbacks to a summer program aimed at extending the school year for disadvantaged students in third grade and younger.
At a legislative hearing on Wednesday, superintendents from school districts based in Deming, Santa Fe and Albuquerque described working in concert with state public education officials to attract more students to the summer extension program only to see funding slashed abruptly this year.
The Legislative Education Study Committee says student enrollment in the K-3 Plus program has been reduced by about 5,000 children to 15,000 this summer.
The program typically extends schooling for 25 days. Public Education Department Policy Director Matt Pahl says the cuts offset previous overspending and budget reductions by the Legislature to other grant programs.
Cane Land Distilling made a deal with Republic National Distributing Company to begin distributing its spirits in the Rocky Mountain region, says Walter Tharp, the company’s president and founder.
The initial three-year contract will limit distribution to Colorado and Wyoming, though Tharps says additional states carrying the Baton Rouge-based products may be announced soon.
“Colorado has over 80 distilleries and a very knowledgeable consumer base, so I am really looking forward to introducing them to premium Louisiana spirits,” Tharp says.
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Two weeks ago a distinguished visiting US band lost nearly half their tour to the Beast from the East; and yesterday (Sun. 18 Mar.)announced on their Facebook that their gig for that night at Finn's Ale House, Borrisoleigh, Co. Tipperary - new territory for bluegrass - had been scrubbed because of snow. The good news is that it will be rescheduled for a date when the weather is kinder.
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CHICAGO (CBS) — More allegations of sexual assault are surfacing against Academy Award winner Kevin Spacey.
According to several media reports, officials at Scotland Yard said they now have six open investigations into claims against the Oscar winner.
Five complaints of sexual assault and one of assault.
British police say they're investigating six claims of assault by Academy Award-winning actor Kevin Spacey, three more than previously disclosed. https://t.co/ydKXKufIxH — The Associated Press (@AP) July 4, 2018
Police confirm there are investigations but they never name a suspect until there are charges.
Spacey is already facing more than 20 claims of improper sexual behavior. He was fired from his Netflix’s hit “House of Cards” and dropped from several other projects.
RELATED: Guy Pearce reflects on working with Spacey, calls him ‘handsy.’
Jackie Christie and Evelyn Lozada have a heated confrontation on the Basketball Wives reunion tonight — over the donation that Evelyn made to help Jackie’s grandson when he was injured.
The $3,500 donation to help the son of Jackie’s daughter Takari Lee started a long-running feud between the pair which has lasted the entire season of the VH1 show.
Thing reached a low point when the pair had a huge fight, with Jackie threatening to kill Evelyn.
Last week’s season finale saw Evelyn saying Jackie was an “even bigger monster” than she thought after reading the manuscript from Takari’s tell-all book.
On the Basketball Wives reunion things get heated very quickly when the subject of Evelyn’s donation is brought up.
While Jackie thinks she did it so she would get her Basketball Wives role this season, Evelyn says she just did it out of the goodness of her heart.
Jackie yells at her: “Stay out of my family business.”
Basketball Wives airs Mondays at 9/8c on VH1.
TORONTO (AP) - Judge in Toronto orders 25-year-old suspected van driver held on 10 counts of 1st degree murder, 13 of attempted murder.
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April 20 E. W. Scripps Co:
* Scripps prices private offering of senior notes
* E. W. Scripps co says has priced its offering of $400 million of new senior unsecured notes at 5.125 percent
* Notes were priced at par and will mature in 2025
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Bhopal: Congress MLA Hemant Katare, a loyalist of party’s heavyweight and Guna MP Jyotiraditya Scindia, has been booked for rape and illegal confinement of a girl following a complaint by the alleged victim.
The development comes in the wake of the seizure of the mobile phone of the legislator on late Thursday night.
The alleged victim, who is currently in judicial custody for allegedly trying to blackmail the legislator, lodged the complaint at the women’s police station.
“The legislator’s phone, that was seized, established his link with the alleged victim,” a police officer said on condition of anonymity.
“I have been raped many times by the MLA. I have also been raped in a running car in Bhopal,” the girl alleged, also accusing a woman police officer of framing her in a false case.
This development is a culmination of an issue that surfaced earlier when the alleged victim, a journalism student, was seen in a video accusing the Congress leader of sexually exploiting her.
A man and woman are facing drug trafficking and weapons offences after Saskatoon police were called to investigate a report of two people unconscious in a vehicle.
On Sunday at 6:30 p.m., police were called to the 200 block of Avenue C North for a report of an unconscious man and woman inside a vehicle. Police located two people who appeared to be under the influence of a controlled substance.
Police discovered fentanyl pills, cocaine, cell phones cash and a handgun. The 28-year-old man and 27-year-old woman have been charged with possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking, proceeds of crime and multiple weapons offences. Man and woman charged after police find fentanyl, cocaine and handgun
Winners in 21 categories announced as festival heads into final days.
SFFILM has announced the winners of the Golden Gate Award competitions at the 60th San Francisco International Film Festival, which concludes on Wednesday.
The festival awarded close to $40,000 in prizes to new and established filmmakers for “embodying SFFILM’s commitment to global storytelling and independent filmmaking.”
Natalia Almada won the New Directors Award for Everything Else, and Viktor Jakovleski was awarded the Documentary Feature Award for Brimstone & Glory.
Both directors received $10,000 in prize money.
Peter Nicks was awarded the Bay Area Documentary Feature Award for The Force and receives $5,000.
Seven short films received awards and prize money, including Best Narrative Short winner Univitellin from Terence Nance, and Best Documentary Short winner The Rabbit Hunt by Patrick X Bresnan. Both receive $2,000.
The SFFILM Festival runs until April 19. For a full list of prize-winners click here.
Breaking News: Several people killed and dozens more injured after a pedestrian bridge collapsed near Florida International University.
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Ric Flair is in the hospital and battling “tough medical issues,” his agent revealed via Twitter.
On Sunday night, Melinda Morris Zanoni, of Legacy Talent, tweeted: "We need your prayers, positive energy, and well wishes for our Living Legend as he is dealing with some tough medical issues."
On Saturday, she first revealed Flair, 68, was in the hospital, stating he was there for "routine monitoring."
"No reason [to] panic," she added.
Fans of Nature Boy immediately sent their well wishes via social media to the ailing star.
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Ireland completed the 5 Nations tournament with comfortable 4-2 win against USA in Malaga.
Alan Sothern, Johnny McKee, Peter Caruth and Neal Glassey all scored for Ireland, while Sean Cicchi and Aki Kaeppeler were the US goalscorers.
Ireland finished the tournament, which also featured Spain, Scotland and Canada, with three wins and one defeat.
Craig Fulton's side will return to action in March when they take part in the Azlan Shah Cup in Malaysia.
Toronto bassist/cellist/composer Andrew Downing takes a relaxing trip down memory lane on Otterville. Named after a town in Tobacco Country where Downing journeyed in the 20th century, Otterville feels nostalgic and personal. The progression of tracks resembles the comforting breeze that blows through a quiet park deep in the country. The instrumentation includes cello, which Downing plays, as well as a consistently light and calming percussion and horn section. Each piece takes themes from a jazz standard and reworks it into a creation of its own. Downing makes every song feel like it’s a part of his own personal collection all the while keeping the integrity of the classics.
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Mitesh Thacker of miteshthacker.com told CNBC-TV18, " Asian Paints is a buy with a stop loss of Rs 894 for target of Rs 925." Jet Airways is also a buy with a stop loss at Rs 350 for target of Rs 374," he added.
A Superior, Wis., couple found dead on the deck of their rural Superior, Wis., home last week died of hypothermia after getting locked outside, authorities said Wednesday. A utility worker stopping by to do a service check found the bodies of Richard Ellison, 82, and Shirley Johnson, 70, on their deck around 10:30 a.m. on Dec. 21, said Superior Police Cpt.
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CORSICA, France (AP) — Corsica's nationalist leaders are demonstrating along with unions and students ahead of a visit next week by French President Emmanuel Macron.
The newly elected leaders on the French Mediterranean island hope that Saturday's march will spur on fresh talks with the French government about demands including equal status for the Corsican language and the release of Corsican prisoners held in mainland prisons.
In December, Corsican nationalists swept the election for a new regional assembly, crushing Macron's young centrist movement and traditional parties. The nationalists want more autonomy from Paris but unlike some in Spain's nearby Catalonia, they aren't seeking full independence — yet.
They also want protections for locals buying real estate on the destination that the French refer to as the "Island of Beauty," which is famed as Napoleon's birthplace.
KETTERING, Ohio (WDTN) – The Montgomery County Coroner ruled the victim’s death from the Kettering house explosion as an accident.
The victim inside the Kettering house on North Claridge Drive was 58-year-old Darlene Baumgardener when it exploded Tuesday, December 5.
The coroner said the victim died of multiple blunt force trauma injuries and thermal injuries in which her death was ruled an accident.
Officers said Baumgardener was the only person in the house at the time of the explosion
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Wells residents have a chance today to vote early for a by-election to replace Robin Sharpe as Mayor.
An advance poll will be held from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. in the Community Hall banquet room.
The names of Jay Vermette, Richard Wright and Jillian Merrick will be on the ballot.
Vermette is a former Mayor.
He served two terms from 2005 to 2008 and then from 08 to 2011.
Wright served multiple terms as a Councillor from 2005 to 2014 and was elected again but left before finishing his 4th term because he moved away.
And Merrick is currently a Prince George City Councillor who lives in Wells on the weekends.
In addition to the race for Mayor, four people have put their names forward to fill a vacant seat on District Council as well.
They are Buffy Rummel, Mark Dawson, Kathy Landry and Dianne Andreesen.
General voting day will be on Saturday, June 9th.
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Kenya's electoral body said it will proceed with the award of a disputed ballot-printing contract to a Dubai-based company because it doesn't have enough time to arrange an alternative. "It's probably not the best decision, but it's the right decision under the circumstances," Roselyn Akombe, a commissioner at the Independent Electoral & Boundaries Commission, said by phone Wednesday from Nairobi, the capital.
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Who will Lucy “The Wonder Dog” pick? Wait for it … wait for it …
No matter who you are rooting for this Sunday, you gotta be a fan of Lucy!
Virginia Martin, lead news editor at Birmingham Watch, and Andrew Yeager (@andsygr), reporter at WBHM in Birmingham, talk with Here & Now's Jeremy Hobson about the special election in Alabama.
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One man has been taken to hospital suffering from a knife wound following an assault in Hartlepool.
Police were called to York Road around 3.40pm on Monday, April 17, to a report of a man with a knife wound to his arm.
The 54-year-old man was taken to James Cook University Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Cleveland Police have confirmed he is in a stable condition and said no arrests have been made at present.
A spokeswoman for the force said: "A number of people came to the aid of the victim in the street and officers would ask that those people, and any witnesses to the incident, come forward and speak to Detective Constable Bonnie Dowson from Cleveland Police Major Crime Team on the non-emergency number 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or www.crimestoppers-uk.org."
Three people were killed and three were injured in a 10-vehicle crash in Decatur County, Tennessee, on Thursday.
Tennessee Highway Patrol said one vehicle stopped and three others were slowing down, when a semi-truck crashed into one of the vehicles, causing a chain reaction of crashes.
Gregory Sledge, 38, Tommy Sledge, 58, and Joretha Sledge, 61, who were all from Grenada, Mississippi, died in the crash.
Kimberly Bennett, 51, Michelle Miller, 39, and Veronica Langley, 22, were injured in the crash.
THP has not said if the driver of the semi-truck will face charges.
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Located just one block from Lake Michigan, this elegant Lake Forest estate home designed by noted architect Robert Seyfarth is close to town and schools. A beautiful, sweeping staircase greets you as you enter this magnificent home with gracious rooms, three fireplaces, Christopher Peacock kitchen, butler’s pantry, formal dining room, green house, and a spacious screened porch. This is a real "forever" home.
NEW YORK, April 12 Volkswagen AG's top U.S. executive said the German automaker plans to build another new sport utility vehicle at its Chattanooga, Tennessee plant as demand surges for larger vehicles.
The world's largest automaker said in 2014 it planned $900 million to build a new SUV in Tennessee and VW will start selling its new seven-seat VW Atlas SUV in May. VW Group of America chief executive Hinrich Woebcken told reporters at the New York auto show the automaker also plans to build a smaller five-seat SUV in Tennessee but he declined to say when production will begin. (Reporting by David Shepardson, Editing by Franklin Paul)
VANCOUVER (miningweekly.com) – TSX- and NYSE American-listed Sierra Metals reported that a wildcat strike by less than 10% of workers employed at its Yauricocha mine, in Peru, has ended with minimal disruption and no expected impacts on 2018 production.
Sierra said the strike action started on Friday and ended following negotiations less than 36 hours later.
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Employees were back on the job by Saturday afternoon, the Vancouver-headquartered company stated on Monday.
Sierra operates three mines, and has guided for 2018 zinc-equivalent output of between 183.8-million to 214.5-million pounds, compared with 2017 output of 193.2-million pounds of zinc equivalent.
No matter what people say, it’s not about the size. Because at the end of the day it’s never about numbers. It’s about the rad time you had. Go for the all new Jeffsy 27 or its big brother Jeffsy 29. Whatever wheel size you believe in: Size doesn’t matter – it’s what you do with it.Riders: Ace Hayden and Bryan RegnierEdit: Anthill FilmsTrack: Satoshi Takamoto (feat. Adrian Lau, ProbCause) - Gramatik
The European Tour are in China this week, check out who the GM Tipster has picked to do well with these Shenzen International Golf Betting Tips
Shenzen International Golf Betting Tips
The European Tour is in China for the next couple of weeks starting with the Shenzhen International.
Last season the Korean player Soomin Lee was the surprising winner beating Joost Luiten and Branson Stone into second place.
The favourites for this year’s tournament is Ross Fisher 11/1 and Bernd Wiesberger 12/1 – the field is quite well spread so there is decent value everywhere to be seen.
The course is very much a second shot test, with Greens In Regulation and Putts in GIR the main stats to keep an eye on.
To keep up to date with how the GM Tipster has been doing all season check out the Golf Betting Tips homepage.
A large measure of teamwork is going into the restoration and publication of the diary of Serepta Jordan, who recorded her life in Clarskville from 1857 to 1864 in crisp hardwriting in a repurposed leather-bound ledger book. The diary is part of the collection of the Clarksville's Customs House Museum and Cultural Center, which welcomed a $3,000 Archive Development Grant on Thursday delivered by Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett.
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Hands off that seal, NOAA reminds curious beachgoers
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Yes, those baby seals are cute. No, you should definitely not touch them.
That's the message from the federal government, which is reminding beachgoers that it's pupping season for harbor seals along the New England coast. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says it's common to see seal pups resting on beaches in Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts during this time.
The agency says people who encounter a seal pup should "do the right thing and leave the seal pup alone." Getting too close to seals can stress the animals out and lead to injuries to both humans and seals.
NOAA says it's normal for a mother seal to leave a young seal alone on a beach for as long as 24 hours. It doesn't mean the seal is stranded.
BERLIN German lighting company Osram (OSRn.DE) is on the lookout for acquisitions worth up to 500 million euros ($530 million), although there are no specific plans for a deal as yet, its finance chief told a German newspaper.
Osram wants to strengthen the areas of electronics and software within its automotive lighting unit and is looking for acquisition targets or partners, Ingo Bank told Boersen-Zeitung in an interview published on Saturday.
Acquisitions for its Opto semiconductors unit would also be attractive if they opened up access to markets, he said.
Osram has funds available after the sale of lamps division LEDvance, which brought in gross proceeds of about 500 million euros, and thanks to its strong balance sheet, Bank said.
"We have a lot of firepower and the ability to act. However, we will not be making the error of buying for the sake of it," the paper quoted him as saying.
(Reporting by Victoria Bryan; Editing by Louise Ireland)
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Former England captain John Terry will leave Aston Villa this summer, the Sky Bet Championship club have announced.
Terry signed a one-year deal at Villa Park last July and made 35 league appearances, the last coming in Saturday’s play-off final defeat to Fulham.
A club statement read: “Aston Villa can confirm the club will part company with John Terry.
“We would like to place on record our most sincere thanks for the effort and professionalism he showed with us last season.”
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Dublin Airport has opened a new €22m boarding gate area.
It will be used mainly by Aer Lingus for flights to the UK and continental Europe, has five boarding gates serving nine aircraft parking stands.
Passengers will walk out to the planes allowing airlines faster turnaround times.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb deputies are investigating a homicide on John Kennedy Drive that happened around 2:00 AM on Saturday morning.
Antwan Rutherford, 22, and his uncle Darnell Stephens, 45, got into an argument outside of their home.
Apparently, the two got their hand guns involved in the middle of the argument.
Rutherford shot his uncle in the leg. It ended when Stephens shot him in the back of the head.
Both were rushed to Navicent Health Hospital.
Stephens was listed in stable condition while Rutherford was later pronounced dead at the hospital.
Stephens is being charged with aggravated assault.
Heart attacks and broke... Heart attacks and broken hips cause much suffering and worry as people grow older. This year, Medicare wants to start changing how it pays for treatment of these life-threatening conditions, to promote quality and contain... The same jury that last month unanimously found Dylann Roof guilty in the slayings of nine black parishioners at a South Carolina church is returning to court to begin contemplating his punishment.
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April 24 (Reuters) - Astec Industries Inc:
* Q1 EARNINGS PER SHARE $0.87
* Q1 SALES $325.5 MILLION VERSUS I/B/E/S VIEW $338.6 MILLION
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* ASTEC INDUSTRIES - CO’S BACKLOG AT MARCH 31, 2018 WAS $444.9 MILLION, AN INCREASE OF $67.3 MILLION OR 17.8% COMPARED TO MARCH 31, 2017 BACKLOG OF $377.6 MILLION Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Detectives in central Queensland spent much of the night scouring parts of Mackay's CBD for evidence after a gunman opened fire.
Several streets were placed into lockdown when witnesses called police after seeing the armed man shoot into the air near a Gregory Street hotel on Wednesday afternoon.
He was carrying at least two long-arm rifles and fired shots "to draw attention to himself", Detective Inspector Brendan Smith told reporters.
Police negotiators were called in and by 8pm the man had surrendered peacefully.
"It's obviously a great result, nobody has been hurt," Det Insp Smith said.
Detectives were looking at "all options" regarding a motive as the man was taken to Mackay Base Hospital for a medical assessment.
The emergency declaration was removed shortly before 1.30am on Thursday.
A number of partygoers have been injured after a car smashed into a UK nightclub.
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A motorcycle stunt has gone wrong on the set of a movie in Vancouver Monday morning.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - A Louisville police detective shot in the face during a drug bust is out of the hospital a day after the shooting.
Detective Darrell Hyche was shot in the face and head during a traffic stop Thursday when a suspect in a car opened fire. Louisville Police Chief Steve Conrad says another officer returned fire, striking two of the men in the car.
Police say Hyche was released from University of Louisville Hospital on Friday afternoon.
One of the suspects in the car, 32-year-old Alexander Simpson, was pronounced dead at the scene. Another man remains in critical condition in a Louisville hospital. Police say they recovered guns and methamphetamine from the car.
Conrad says Hyche was "very lucky" and the 11-year veteran of the department is expected to fully recover.
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This week in Frankfort, nearly 300 candidates announced they’re running to be state representatives or state senators, many of them educators; a bill that would make it less affordable to have solar panels on your house got a life vest; and lawmakers again said they’ll have a bill to overhaul the state’s pension system — coming soon. Listen to this week’s edition of Kentucky Politics Distilled in the player above.
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The CSD, which is an official SL military-outfit, is still operating the farms and pre-schools, where it has deployed around 10,000 enslaved ex-members of the LTTE as a slave workforce. Following strong criticisms, there was a brief period where the SL military kept a low profile in the practice of enforcing the uniform on pre-school children for some time.
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The Broncos are seen as one of the teams that could select a quarterback in the first round of this year’s draft, but one of the team’s current stars hopes they move in a different direction.
Cornerback Chris Harris spoke to reporters on Tuesday and made his case for the team to look elsewhere when they are on the clock with the fifth overall pick on Thursday. With Case Keenum on board at quarterback, Harris wants someone who can play right away.
“Somebody who can come in and make an impact now … not a quarterback. We’re trying to win now,” Harris said, via Mike Klis of KUSA.
One spot that the Broncos could address with an eye on immediate returns is cornerback. They traded Harris’ former partner in the starting lineup Aqib Talib to the Rams this offseason, leaving an opening in what’s been known as the No-Fly Zone in recent years. Harris said he still views the group that way, but more help there might ensure others feel that way as well.
South Goa District Crisis Group will hold a mock drill on April 26, 2018 between 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.at Zuari Agro Chemicals, Zuarinagar states a press communique.
The drill is planned to check the response and capabilities of the various departments and agencies in the district to undertake emergency operations in the event of occurence of such an accident informed Chairperson of South Goa District Crisis Group Anjali Sehrawat .
“Residents of Zuarinagar and the general public commuting from Dabolim Airport to Verna Junction will have to bear slight inconvenience owing to mock drill,” she added.
MELVILLE, N.Y. (AP) - A small vintage airplane has crashed in a wooded residential area in suburban New York, killing its pilot.
Huntington town spokeswoman Lauren Lembo tells Newsday the fire marshal confirms the pilot of the World War II-era GEICO Skytyper plane was pronounced dead at the scene in Melville on Wednesday afternoon.
The Skytypers performed at this weekend's Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach.
Suffolk County police say there were no other occupants on the plane and no one on the ground was injured. Photos of the wreckage show thick black smoke and raging orange flames.
A witness says she saw a small plane spinning in the air and heading down and then heard a loud sound.
The Federal Aviation Administration says the crash involved an SNJ-2 aircraft, a World War II-era plane.
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WINNIPEG – Parts of southeastern Manitoba are under a snowfall warning Monday.
Environment Canada is calling for 10 to 20 centimetres of snow to hit areas including Steinbach, St. Adolphe, Emerson, Lac du Bonnet, Pinaway, Whiteshell and Sprague.
A low pressure system is tracking into Minnesota bringing heavy snow to Manitoba Monday evening into Tuesday.
The snow is expected to start falling Monday morning and will reach about five cm by the evening. The heaviest snowfall is expected to come down Monday night with accumulations of 10 – 15 cm by Tuesday morning.
Strong northerly winds are also expected to gust up to 60 km/hr developing Monday evening. It will reduce visibility in some areas with blowing snow toward the Red River Valley.
THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — Greece's prime minister has hosted a regional summit of four Balkan countries in the northern city of Thessaloniki, amid peaceful protests against a deal for neighboring Macedonia to change its name.
Alexis Tsipras met Wednesday with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, and the prime ministers of Romania and Bulgaria, Viorica Dancila and Boyko Borissov.
Talks focused on energy and local road and rail transport networks, which, Tsipras said, together with harbor projects in the Aegean and the Black Sea, would help sea-borne trade bypass the congested Bosporus Straits in Turkey.
Several hundred Greeks who oppose the country's deal for Macedonia to be renamed "North Macedonia," which is set to end a 27-year dispute, tried to reach the meeting venue but were prevented by robust police forces.
No clashes were reported.
NEW YORK: Aetna Inc Chief Executive Mark Bertolini on Wednesday said the individual Obamacare exchanges are in a "death spiral" where rising premiums push out healthy customers and leave only the sickest customers behind, which then drives up premium rates further.
Bertolini was speaking at a Wall Street Journal conference one day after it and Humana Inc walked away from their merger because the government blocked it on antitrust grounds.
He said that early signs from 2017 enrollment in individual plans created under former President Barack Obama's national healthcare law, often called Obamacare, showed signs of an unbalanced pool of healthy and sick customers.
(Reporting by Caroline Humer)
× Denver teen fatally stabbed, police ask public for help finding suspects
DENVER — Police are asking the public to look out for two people suspected of being involved in a fatal stabbing in the North Capitol Hill area last weekend.
According to the Denver Police Department, officers responded to reports of a stabbing outside the Bourbon Grill at the corner of East Colfax Avenue and Pearl Street at 11:15 p.m. Sunday.
Officers found Reese Grant-Cobb had been assaulted and stabbed. He died from his injuries.
DPD says multiple people were involved in the assault.
Investigators say the people pictured above were involved in the assault. They left the scene going westbound on Colfax.
Grant-Cobb recently graduated from high school. He played football at East High School, where a memorial is planned at 7 p.m. on Thursday on the football field.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Metro Denver Crime Stoppers. A tip can be made anonymously by calling: 720-913-7867. A reward of up to $2,000 is being offered.
Related Stories Some parts of Accra have been flooded following early Friday morning heavy downpour in the metropolis.
The streets of Accra central, Dzorwulu, Kaneshie, Circle, Mallam, Taifa, Pokuase among others, have been flooded.
This has left travelers in heavy traffic on the Tetteh Quashie-Tema end of the Motorway, as well as Nugua to Accra central road.
Motorists have been advised to be cautious and adhere to safety rules and regulations.
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A TAX specialist has advised that the government’s forthcoming Finance Bill should give clarity to business owners moving on to quarterly tax reporting.
James Self runs TaxAssist Accountants, based in Portsmouth.
He said: ‘The next Finance Bill confirms that online quarterly tax reporting is firmly on the government’s agenda. We’re already working with many local business owners who are well ahead of the game on digital accounting. We’ve geared up to support them with an app for smart phones and tablets and they are telling us that there are significant advantages, including time-saving, a clearer cash flow picture and faster payment of invoices.’
‘We’re urging all local business owners to seek professional support and educate themselves on these changes to ensure they are fully prepared for the new rules.’
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – The search for the man accused of shooting and killing 74-year-old Robert Godwin continues and it has expanded to a much larger area.
Steve Stephens is the man accused of killing Robert Godwin before uploading the graphic video to Facebook.
Authorities say Stephens could be anywhere. His last known location was near Erie, Pennsylvania, when police pinged his cell phone off a nearby tower Sunday.
RELATED: ‘Only Steve knows’: Police baffled by Facebook video killing
While there have been no sightings of Stephens in Nashville, or Tennessee, his face can now be seen on billboards.
Stephens is considered armed and dangerous.
Anyone with information about where he might be, call police immediately.
KINSTON, N.C. (WNCT) – The Lenoir County Sheriff is looking for a person of interest in an August 2nd armed robbery of the Bonus Spins Internet Cafe.
It’s located on Highway 258 N.
Major Ryan Dawson said Christopher Donnel Brinson has outstanding warrants and is wanted by the sheriff’s office. He is from Goldsboro and wanted for robbery with a dangerous weapon and possession of a firearm by a felon.
On August 7th, detectives arrested Raymond Barnes of Wilson, charging him with conspire to commit robbery with a dangerous weapon, robbery with a dangerous weapon and accessory after the fact.
Barnes was arrested by Wilson Police and the US Marshal’s Service, and placed under a $50,000 bond.
Seldom does someone use the phrase "new move" to describe a negative. In business, it usually suggests a climb up the professional ladder or a shift into a more fitting position. In music, it's also a positive—especially in reference to stylish, funny Portland, Ore.-based pop quintet New Move, whose visuals are as engaging as its music.
The video for "It Was No Good"—off of New Move's self-titled debut album (Bug Hunt, 2016)—is an expertly shot two-part noir comedy vignette about a museum heist perpetrated by a bandit named The Rook and his double-crossy romance with Lady Lightning, a vigilante—New Move gets bonus points for setting a supervillain lair in the Portland train station clock tower. The second video picks up the story during a police stakeout at the clock tower with a schlubby cop and his exasperated partner arguing about whether one of them ever owned a dog named Gary, and the rest of the 4:14 track is a brilliant conversation between the two.
Seeing New Move live is definitely a positive.
Enbridge (ENB -3.8% ) opens sharply lower after a judge in Minnesota ruled late yesterday that it should replace its Line 3 pipeline in the state along the existing right-of-way rather than in its originally planned route.
The judge said the replacement project should proceed but also determined that the alternative route “best satisfies the legal criteria for selection of a pipeline route, as compared to [ENB’s] preferred route and the other route alternatives.”
The judge indicated in her decision she might have granted ENB’s request for its preferred pipeline route if the company did not already operate five other pipelines along the same right of way in Minnesota and if it had applied to properly abandon Line 3.
Minnesota is the last jurisdiction to approve the $7.5B replacement project, which will roughly double the line’s ability to ship crude oil to 760K bbl/day.
Arsenal legend Thierry Henry is in the running to replace Arsene Wenger
That’s the opinion of Sky Sports reporter Kaveh Solhekol who has given an update on the situation at the Emirates.
Wenger announced last week he will step down as Arsenal boss after 22 years in the job at the end of the campaign.
And there has been much speculation over who will replace the Frenchman as Gunners manager.
Solhekol said: “We’re hearing that two former Arsenal legends Thierry Henry and Patrick Vieira, they would be outstanding candidates to replace Arsene Wenger.
“What we’re also hearing is that even if they don’t get the job, they may well be involved in a new structure at the club going forward.”
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BOSTON — Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask was forced into action early in Game 3 of his team’s first-round Stanley Cup playoff series against the Ottawa Senators on Monday night, and he answered the bell.
Senators forward Ryan Dzingel must have thought he had a certain goal, but Rask slid across and kept the puck out of the net with a remarkable two-pad save.
The stop drew a thunderous applause from the TD Garden crowd.
Unfortunately for the Bruins, they’d go into the first intermission trailing 2-0 after Mike Hoffman and Derick Brassard scored goals for the Senators.
DULUTH, Minn. (AP) Hundreds of fans greeted members of the men’s gold medal-winning U.S. curling team when they arrived home in Minnesota following the Olympics in South Korea.
Olympians John Shuster and Tyler George say they were overwhelmed Monday to see the crowd of friends, family and curling fans at Duluth International Airport. Shuster says he hopes the attention brings more exposure to the sport and attracts more people to curling.
The Americans won the Olympic gold medal in a decisive upset of Sweden. The win marked only the second curling medal in U.S. history.
This year’s team also included Matt Hamilton, John Landsteiner and alternate Joe Polo.
Duluth is holding a community celebration for all local Olympians, including members and representatives of cross-country skiing and the U.S. women’s curling team.
Richardson (ankle) will remain sidelined for Saturday's matchup against the Mavericks, James Ham of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Richardson's absence will mark his fourth consecutive contest missed due to a sprained left ankle. He is without a timetable to return, so consider him day-to-day going forward.
All eyes are on Canada as the country prepares to roll out cannabis legislation. Are cannabis companies prepared for Day One? How do you market a product when you can’t market a product? Will the appetite for cannabis extend to edibles?
Join the Financial Post’s Larysa Harapyn, FP’s Mark Rendell, Victor Neufeld CEO of Aphria and Brad Rogers President of CannTrust Inc. as they discuss supply, safety, products and opportunities in the cannabis space Wednesday at 11 a.m. ET.
Send us your questions about cannabis legalization in Canada at legalpost@nationalpost.com and we’ll do our best to answer them in today’s show.
A high speed chase ends in a crash south of Dodge Center early Monday evening.
Authorities report a person was driving a stolen vehicle in Mower County, and the driver did not stop for law enforcement.
The driver led authorities on a chase that ended at Highway 56 and County Road 6, when he ran into another car.
There were two people in the bystander vehicle. Responders took both of those people to the hospital.
Responders took the suspect to a hospital in Mower County, and he is under arrest.
900 Hartzell, btwn 5/17/17 at 9 AM and 5/19/17 at 9 AM. The suspect took victim’s jewelry while work was being done on her house.
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Plagued by offensive missteps and outgunned by an explosive opponent hungry for their first District win, the Lions fell 42-14 in a soggy, grueling road game at Boerne-Champion on Friday night.
The Lions started the night on their heels, as the Chargers scored within seconds, and recovered their own onside kick to take an early lead.
Teacher accused of assaulting student over pledge to flag
LAFAYETTE, Colo. — Police say they're investigating an allegation that a Colorado middle school teacher assaulted a student who refused to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.
KUSA-TV reports the teacher has been placed on paid administrative leave while officers look into the alleged incident, which occurred Thursday at Angevine Middle School in Lafayette, about 22 miles north of downtown Denver.
Police did not give details about the nature of the alleged assault.
Boulder Valley School District spokesman Randy Barber says district policy allows students to stand or sit for the flag pledge.
Barber identified the teacher as Karen Smith, a 20-year employee of the district who teaches physical education. No phone number could be found for her.
LACMA's Wilshire Boulevard complex is on the brink of a major transformation. Four of its buildings are said to be falling apart and are set to be demolished. Taking their place will be a radically different design, by Swiss architect Peter Zumthor. So the museum needs space to store art and house staff and has found a very interesting site: a former bus maintenance and storage facility in South LA Wetlands Park. The building dates back to 1911 and has sat empty for thirty years. Michael Govan has plans to lease it for the next 35. It's part of a long-held plan to take LACMA out into diverse communities in Los Angeles.
The former bus maintenance and storage facility in
South LA Wetlands Park that LACMA hopes to renovate and move into
Photo by Avishay Artsy
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Costly excess baggage rates charged by the kilogramme will be abolished, and new, free baggage allowances will be introduced for one piece of baggage of up to 30kg for economy passengers, and two pieces of baggage up to 50kg for Business and First Class ticket holders. - Supplied photo Costly excess baggage rates charged by the kilogramme will be abolished, and new, free baggage allowances will be introduced for one piece of baggage of up to 30kg for economy passengers, and two pieces of baggage up to 50kg for Business and First Class ticket holders.
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NORTH SMITHFIELD, R.I. (CBS) – A Milford mother is facing charges for leaving her toddler in a car while she went shopping Tuesday in Rhode Island.
Police say the air conditioning was running when 21-year-old Annelise Marie Ambert locked her young son in a car and went shopping at Walmart in North Smithfield.
Police responded, broke the car’s windows and got the boy out. He was unhurt.
The Department of Children, Youth and Families was called.
Ambert is facing charges of cruelty or neglect of a child.
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Five suspects were arrested in southern Spain after police officers carrying out a traffic stop found vehicles loaded with more than 8,000 pounds of stolen oranges.
City authorities in Seville on Tuesday released images of two cars and a van overloaded with the fruit after an alleged theft in the town of Carmon.
The suspects were stopped last week when a police patrol became suspicious of the vehicles driving in a convoy at night, the city council said.
#PolicíaSevilla denuncia a cinco personas por el presunto robo de 4.000 kilos de naranjas en una nave de #Carmona #Sevilla
+ Info https://t.co/TNHQAQswAV pic.twitter.com/429OAVOHBc — Emergencias Sevilla (@EmergenciasSev) 26 January 2018
Five people were detained on suspicion of theft.
Seville city security spokesman, Juan Carlos Cabrera, told Europa Press that the arrests were important not only in thwarting theft but also in “preserving the food security of the possible consumers who would have had these oranges.”
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CHICAGO (CBS) — The biggest names in the hotel booking business…may not offer the best deals. Dorothy Tucker tells you where to search to save hundreds of dollars on your next trip.
They promise the best deal or the deepest discount.
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A group of teenagers have filmed themselves abusing and mutilating sharks in shocking footage.
The video shows the group of Perth youths throwing the animals off a bridge and hanging one to a basketball hoop.
The horrific pranks have been condemned by viewers after the footage was posted by 7News.
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The Perth yobs took great joy in filming themselves lobbing the sharks off a bridge and hanging one up from a basketball hoop
One person described the culprits as 'sickos'.
In one of the clips, a youngster is seen hurling a shark off a bridge and into the bushes below.
His mate filming the horrendous abuse cries out 'be free little one' before his pal lobs the animal over the edge.
Another clip shows a shark being hung up by the tail on a basketball hoop.
Meanwhile, a third clip shows one of the boys holding on to the shark before his mate chases him around the beach in the dark.
MADRID (AP) Spain easily defeated Albania 3-0 to secure a World Cup berth on Friday and outspoken defender Gerard Pique received a mixed reaction from home fans every time he touched the ball.
Rodrigo, Isco, and Thiago Alcantara scored first-half goals to give Spain an insurmountable five-point lead over Italy with one round to go in Group G of European qualifying.
Italy’s chances of winning the group ended with in a 1-1 draw against Macedonia in Turin, a result that secured second place for the Italians.
Israel won at Liechtenstein 1-0 in the other group match.
Spain will be making its 11th consecutive World Cup appearance.
Los Angeles Kings center Alex Iafallo 19) clears the puck from the corner during the second period of the team's NHL hockey game against the Arizona Coyotes in Los Angeles on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018.
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Donald Trump, Queen Elizabeth and Abraham Lincoln were among the characters featured in humorous skits during the Simcoe Lions 67th annual spring variety show last weekend at Simcoe Composite School.
The Lions filled the gymnasium Friday and Saturday for two performances on the 1970s theme of Get Into The Groove.
Lion Dave Pond told the crowd that the goal was to raise $25,000 -- something Pond said would be a good downpayment on “a community hub.”
Spotlight singers for the evening included local talent Devyn Descheemaeker, Brook Shafto, Felicia McMinn and James Grant.
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Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos will host the final of 2017 Cecafa Senior Challenge Cup.
The regional body was yet to pick a venue for the final set for Sunday (December 17). FKF official Barry Otieno has confirmed to Goal that the organizers’ have settled for Machakos to host the final.
“We were yet to agree on where the final will be played but it is now official that Machakos will stage the same.”
Kisumu City will stage semi-final matches pitting Kenya against Burundi and Uganda v Zanzibar on Thursday.
A man suspected of robbing a gas station in Shallotte last week remains at large and the Shallotte Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying him.
According to Sgt. John Holman with the Shallotte PD, a man took an undisclosed amount of cash from the Kangaroo station on 4525 Main Street at 2:49 a.m. last Tuesday. Holman said the suspect didn't have a weapon, but he jumped behind the counter and grabbed cash from the register.
Surveillance video still pictures show a piece of clothing partially covering the suspect's face.
Anyone with information should call Detective McLamb at 910-754-6008.
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Nat Torkington has been active in web development since the early days of the web. He wrote the bestselling Perl Cookbook, and chaired conferences for O'Reilly Media for a decade. During his time at O'Reilly Media, Nat was an editor and then became a trend-spotter for the O'Reilly Radar group, identifying the topics to build events and books around. He has worked in areas as diverse as networking, publishing, science, edtech, and NLP. He now lives in New Zealand, where he runs Kiwi Foo Camp and helps startups grow.
After a week of infighting, the City Council has voted 5-to-4 to reorganize and name Ernie Martin as the body's chair.
Martin replaces Councilman Ron Menor, whose leadership direction had rankled some councilmembers.
Kymberly Marcos Pine, an outspoken critic of Menor, has been named vice chairwoman; Carol Fukunaga is the council's floor leader.
A push for a leadership change started last week.
Pine accused Menor and his leadership team of treating her unfairly because she's a woman, a charge Menor vocally denied.
Martin, meanwhile, previously served as the council's chair and supported a reorganization over rail funding.
Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell's budget calls for borrowing $44-million for rail operations.
Caldwell has said when it comes to rail, he hopes to have the support of the council, no matter who the chair is.
This story will be updated.
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But Marc-Andre’s been coming out a lot to get those because they’ve been so true and one bounces weird at that time of the game. [Eakin] makes a great play to pass it over and I was just trying to get something there, trying to seal where I thought that someone would shoot that.
STREETSBORO, Ohio — Police have identified the brothers involved a shooting that killed an 11-year-old in Streetsboro Monday night.
Caleb Lishing, 11, died after he was allegedly shot in the back by his brother, Elijah Lishing, 13, in what police say appears to be a “premeditated act.”
Elijah faces charges of aggravated murder, and police say he could face further charges.
Police were called to a house on Arden Drive around 9:30 p.m. Monday for a report that a juvenile had been shot. The boy was rushed to UH Ravenna where he was pronounced dead.
Investigators said the 13-year-old used a handgun he stole from his grandfather’s home. The gun was initially secured at the grandfather’s home, Wain said.
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A 20-year-old woman caused thousands of pounds worth of damage when she poured paint over a television, sofa, carpet and other furnishings.
Leona Lyon, 21 Fairlie Street, Camelon, admitted recklessly damaging someone else’s property at Mariner Road, Camelon on October 18 last year when she was trying to get back at a woman she had a grudge against. Sheriff Derek Livingston said: “You did a fair bit of damage here,” and placed Lyon on a supervised community payback order for two years with the condition she complete 100 hours unpaid work within six months and pay £450 compensation back to the person who owned the damaged goods at a rate of £25 per month.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A judge has dismissed the state of Tennessee's lawsuit against the federal government over the refugee resettlement program.
The Republican-led Tennessee General Assembly filed the lawsuit in March 2017, arguing the refugee program is forcing the state to spend money on additional services, including health care and education.
In his dismissal order Monday, U.S. District Judge S. Thomas Anderson said it's speculative for Tennessee to contend it might lose $7 billion annually in federal Medicaid money if it refuses to spend state money on refugee services through Medicaid.
The lawsuit didn't have the backing of state Attorney General Herbert Slatery or Republican Gov. Bill Haslam.
The Thomas More Law Center filed the lawsuit for free.
Senate Speaker Randy McNally says lawmakers are discussing appeal options with their attorneys.
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Animal Control Investigates Dog Bite Near Augustana
SIOUX FALLS – Animal Control responded to a dog bite that occurred at 9 a.m. on Thursday, April 13th near Augustana University. A woman was walking on the sidewalk when a man with two leashed dogs approached her.
One dog, medium sized with gray hair, jumped up and bit the woman on her left arm. The other leashed dog may have been a Jack Russell Terrier. The man was described as white, heavy set, approximately 5 foot 10 inches tall, and he was wearing sweat pants and a coat.
Animal Control needs to identify the dog in this incident to verify its vaccinations. If you have any information on this case, please call Animal Control at 367-7000.
× Warming trend underway; cool, wet changes coming for the weekend
Skies are clearing and temperatures are tumbling this morning before sunrise! We will begin today with bright skies (7:03 a.m.) and readings in the upper 40s, so be sure to grab a coat. Regardless, expect plenty of sunshine today and warmer conditions, in fact, one of the best of the week!
Wednesday will bring a few more clouds and plenty of dry hours, too, as temperatures continue to run 10-15° above average! A few showers or storms will flare up late in the day. Scattered storms are likely on Thursday afternoon, bringing a change in our weather pattern as cooler air works back in for the weekend!
Maintenance to a railroad crossing will cause road closures in Milford in the coming weeks. General maintenance on the railroad crossing on Route 113 between SR 14 and Kings Highway will be done beginning 10 p.m. Thursday, May 4 and will continue until midnight Friday, May 19, pending weather. Detours will be posted and will take you to Frontage Road southbound and Johnson Road northbound.
April 10 Kimberly-clark Corp:
* Kimberly-Clark to challenge verdict in MicroCool class action lawsuit
* Believes final outcome of the litigation will not result in any material financial exposure for company
* Will challenge verdict in a California class action lawsuit involving MicroCool surgical gowns sold by Halyard Health Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom: +91 806 749 1136)
Petrol prices and diesel prices were changed marginally across Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai and Chennai on Tuesday, March 20, 2018. Effective 6 am, petrol retailed at Rs 72.2 per litre in Delhi, Rs 74.94 per litre in Kolkata, Rs 80.07 per litre in Mumbai and Rs 74.87 per litre in Chennai, according to Indian Oil Corporation. Diesel rates on March 20 were at Rs 62.8 per litre in Delhi, Rs 65.49 per litre in Kolkata, Rs 66.88 per litre in Mumbai and Rs 66.21 per litre in Chennai, Indian Oil Corporation - the country's largest fuel retailer - said on its website.
CLAREMORE - Rogers County deputies have identified the victims from Friday's murder-suicide in Claremore.
Deputies said David and Donna Burris have been identified as the victims inside the home.
The sheriff's office said deputies found the bodies inside the home on East 460 Road.
A motive for the murder is still under investigation.
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I've been known to wear a jacket in 90-degree weather. I'm just one of those people who is consistently cold. This has caused me to have a slight obsession with lightweight jackets. They're also the best jackets to travel with — they fit perfectly in any bag or suitcase, and you can layer them with pretty much everything. Instead of packing a million choices, invest in one jacket you love. Check out some of these styles that will look great and keep you at that ideal temp.
College is a wonderful time where students can study, explore, and turn children's toys into dangerous speeding death machines.
Using a chainsaw motor, some engineering skills, and a toy tricycle, these student at Georgia Tech successfully created an awesome and mildly terrifying form of transportation.
While they got the whole acceleration thing down, the braking system is still limited to Flintstones-era technology.
In case you needed reminding: Don't try this at home, kids.
A house in Dundalk had to be evacuated in the early hours of this morning, after a 999 call to Gardaí claimed a pipe bomb left at the address, would go off in 30 minutes.
Gardaí in Dundalk received the call at around 2.30 this morning.
According to reports from Gardaí, the caller claimed the pipe bomb had been left in the Slieve Foy area of Muirhevnamor, and was set to explode in 30 minutes.
The caller identified a specific property in Slieve Foy, which Gardaí then sealed off. No device was found at the location however.
The property remains sealed off, pending a technical examination this morning.
Gardaí have confirmed that they are treating the incident as a bomb scare.
This is the second security event in Dundalk in a week, following a security alert last Thursday night in the Ashling Park area of the town, where a suspected improvised explosive device (I.E.D.) was found.
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MINNEAPOLIS -- Janet Jackson wants to make it crystal clear: She will not be joining Justin Timberlake during this year's Super Bowl halftime show.
The pop icon says in a statement "to put to rest any speculation or rumours" as to whether she will be performing at the Super Bowl between the Philadelphia Eagles and the New England Patriots in Minnesota on Sunday: "I will not."
She thanks her fans for their support and says she looks forward to seeing them very soon.
Timberlake is returning to the halftime show 14 years after a wardrobe malfunction with Jackson caused a national controversy. Timberlake was Jackson's guest during her performance and ripped off a piece of her clothing, revealed her breast.
CBS aired that Super Bowl and was fined by the Federal Communications Commission. The fine later was overturned.
WORCESTER – Before last fall's presidential election, Marie Vazquez, a campus advocate for Worcester-based Pathways for Change, “braced self” for a Donald Trump victory. “I was very, very fearful,” she said, especially after she and other victim advocates working to stop sexual assault on college campuses had made significant strides toward their goal over the last few years.
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6:30 p.m. Secretary Tillerson hosts a working dinner for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, at the Department of State. 10:30 a.m. Acting Deputy Secretary meets with Norwegian Ambassador to the U.S. Kre R. Aas, at the Department of State.
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DENVER (AP) — The Latest on Gov. John Hickenlooper’s choice to fill a vacancy on the Colorado Supreme Court (all times local):
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Gov. John Hickenlooper on Wednesday plans to announce his choice to fill a vacancy on the Colorado Supreme Court.
Earlier this month, a judicial nominating commission gave the governor three judges to choose from, after Chief Justice Nancy Rice announced her retirement.
The nominees are Maria Berkenkotter, the former chief judge of the 20th Judicial District in Boulder County; Karen Brody, a judge in the 2nd Judicial District in Denver County; and Carlos Samour, a judge in the 18th Judicial District in Arapahoe County.
Rice announced in March that she will retire at the end of June. She will have served more than four years as chief justice, nearly 20 years on the court and about 31 years total as a judge in Colorado.
It will be Hickenlooper’s fifth appointment to the seven-member state Supreme Court.
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has arrived in Oman as part of a two-state visit aimed at reviving ties with Iran's Gulf Arab neighbors.
The official Oman News Agency said Omani Sultan Qaboos bin Saeed met with the Iranian president following his arrival on Wednesday to the sultanate, which sits at the southeastern tip of the Arabian Peninsula and shares control of the Strait of Hormuz with Iran.
Rouhani is expected to travel to Kuwait after visiting Oman.
Tehran's relations with the six-member, Saudi-dominated Gulf Cooperation Council of Arab states have been strained since Sunni-ruled Saudi Arabia broke off diplomatic relations with the Shiite power Iran last year.
Iran's official IRNA news agency reported that Iran has received a message from the GCC states aimed at removing misunderstandings and improving relations.
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Dec 11(Reuters) - Wuhan East Lake High Technology Group Co Ltd
* Says co issues 91.5 million shares at the price of 9.2 yuan per share and raises 842 million yuan in total via private placement
* Says co’s top shareholder, a Hubei-based firm, raises stake in the co to 23.2 percent (168.7 million shares) from 21.5 percent (136 million shares)
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VANCOUVER — Illicit overdoses have claimed 1,208 lives in British Columbia between January and October this year.
The BC Coroners Service says the latest figure compares with 683 deaths during the same period last year.
The service says fentanyl was detected in 999 of the confirmed and suspected deaths so far in 2017, an increase of 136 per cent from the same period last year.
It says the presence of fentanyl, an opioid painkiller, alone or in combination with other drugs, has steadily increased among those who have fatally overdosed.
In 2012, fentanyl was found in four per cent of deaths but accounted for 83 per cent of the fatalities so far this year.
CEE MARKETS-Banks drive stock indices to new highs on Fed comments
* Budapest stocks touch record high, Warsaw a 17-month high * Bank stocks lead the rise after Fed hints at rate hike * Romanian inflation rises, central bank may tighten policy By Sandor Peto BUDAPEST, Feb 15 Budapest stocks hit a record high on Tuesday as Central European equities mostly joined a global rise driven by the prospect of a possible Federal Reserve interest rate rise next month. Fed Chair Janet Yellen said on Tuesday the Fed would probably need to li
With the hot weather in full swing and collections now fortnightly, Horsham District Council has come up with four suggestions to help prevent residents’ bins becoming smelly and unpleasant.
Residents are asked to ensure bins are out by 6am on collection day.
Collections continue until 5pm across the District.
Four point plan:
- Ensure the bin lid is always closed.
- Waste such as cooked food, dog poo and nappies should be double wrapped before placing in the bin. This will avoid any potential problems with flies.
- You may like to occasionally rinse out the bin with disinfectant.
- Going on holiday? Check your collection days with the bin calendar tool.
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Her aunt, Deborah Kelly , recalled how Ashley loved her dog Max, and how she volunteered her time at animal shelters wherever she went. Now, almost four months after Ashley was killed by an impaired driver while riding her bike down a street in Athens, Georgia, her family is raising money to help memorialize her in a beautification project at the Washington County/ Johnson City Animal Shelter .
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Police are appealing for information after the roof and wing mirror of a coach was damaged when yobs threw items off a bridge near Hassop.
The orange coach was travelling under a bridge on Longreave Lane, just off the A6020 near Hassop at around 10.40am on Wednesday, May 23 when the incident happened.
If you have any information about what happened, call PCSO Ian Phipps on 101, quoting reference 18*235479, or send him a message online at www.derbyshire.police.uk.
You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
End of the world: Putin’s rise is sign of APOCALYPSE says Christian conspiracy
Christian author Joel Rosenberg said there are a plethora of signs available which he believes makes clear we are living in the end times.
Mr Rosenberg, who appeared on internet chat show Pure Talk to promote his new book The Kremlin Conspiracy, says two world wars, the rebirth of Israel and “global chaos” are the main signs the end is nigh.
The conspiracy theorist does point out the Bible instructs Christians not to date-set on the apocalypse but the holy text does say there will be signs.
Mr Rosenberg said: "I don't know when, I don't have a date, but if you look at all the prophecies, one wonders.
(U.S. Edition) As French President Emmanuel Macron prepares to meet with President Trump at the White House today, we'll discuss what's on the agenda. A major item you can expect: steel and aluminium tariffs. Afterwards, we'll look at how smaller banks are restructuring to get away from tougher Federal Reserve regulation, and then we'll talk with political scientist Ian Bremmer — founder of the political risk consultancy The Eurasia Group — about why he thinks globalism has failed.
April 4 Suncorp Group Ltd :
* Capital notes opening of offer-sun.ax
* Suncorp group ltd - $300 million has been allocated on a firm basis under broker firm offer and institutional offer
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LANSING, Mich. (AP)  Michigan officials have released a tentative plan for reducing nutrient pollution that causes ugly and potentially toxic algal blooms in western Lake Erie.
The U.S. and Canada have agreed to seek a 40 percent cut in phosphorus flows into the lake by 2025. Phosphorus feeds algae-like bacteria that forced a temporary tap-water shutdown in Toledo, Ohio, and southeastern Michigan in 2014.
Michigan's plan released Tuesday proposes steps for achieving the phosphorus cutbacks.
They include continuing to reduce discharges from sewage treatment plants and studying causes of harmful algal blooms.
Also suggested are encouraging farmers to use best-management practices that prevent manure and fertilizer runoff from flowing into tributary streams, as well as stream measurements to document how well the efforts are working.
The draft is available for review at http://www.michigan.gov/deqgreatlakes .
× Alabama guard declares for NBA draft
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AL.com)- After three players have transferred from Alabama’s basketball roster since March, a fourth and crucial part of the next season could be leaving too.
Braxton Key, the top scorer from 2016-17, will enter the NBA draft. He will not hire an agent, leaving the possibility open for a comeback if his draft stock is not promising. Key has until May 24 to remove his name from the draft.
The decision was made after a few weeks of research that didn’t turn up promising projections for selection, AL.com learned. That would mean Key is almost certain to be back in Tuscaloosa for next season barring major changes.
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Kyle Edmund and his coach are facing an unprecedented problem with their national allegiances.
The 23-year-old arrived at Wimbledon practice courts on Wednesday wearing an England football shirt, having cheered on the home-side during their penalty shoot-out victory over Colombia.
However, his Swedish coach Fredrik Rosengren turned up in his own national team’s kit, prompting Edmund to tweet a photo of them jokingly sparring.
He wrote: “When your coach is a Swede and you tell him it’s coming home… let’s go @England!”
When your coach is a Swede and you tell him it's coming home… let’s go @England! ??? #ThreeLions pic.twitter.com/b319rJqSM7 — Kyle Edmund (@kyle8edmund) July 4, 2018
England face Sweden in the World Cup quarter-final on Saturday.
But both men may miss out on watching the match, with Edmund scheduled for a third-round match on Saturday if he wins his match on Thursday.
If you’re in need of a new outfit for your holiday party, don’t stress out about buying a new dress, because investing in jewelry can spice up an item you already own. Save yourself time this year by rocking your usual go-to outfit, heels, and clutch, but just add a new statement necklace. These versatile accessories will draw all the attention to your neckline, and you can wear them to work with sweaters after the parties are over. From pearls to chokers and chains, we rounded up a list of our favorites pieces.
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Everton midfielder Tom Cleverley will join Watford permanently at the end of his current loan spell, the Premier League clubs said on their websites on Friday.
Cleverley, who has 42 appearances for Everton, joined Watford on loan in January with an option to make the move permanent. Watford have take up that option, handing the 27-year-old a new five-year deal for an undisclosed fee.
(Reporting by Aditi Prakash in Bengaluru; Editing by Alison Williams)
Evacuation orders are still in effect for Lolo residents and many of the roads are still closed off. Many residents are unsure of what to do.
"Where do we go from here? I don't have a clue," Missoula County resident Larry Stewart said.
Many residents like Larry are in a state of disbelief after being told to evacuate the place they call home in less than 24 hours, forced to leave many prized belongings behind
"I got my camper, I got my wife, I got my dogs, but I don't have my cats," Stewart said. "My chickens are still there but what do I do."
And its in his camper that he and his wife are trying to make the best of the situation with fellow resident Shelah Rupp
"We've had about a month now to plan and prepare to make sure our family is safe," Rupp said.
And to ensure safety the American Red Cross has setup a shelter for anyone who has not secured a place to vacate from their residence.
Some 60 members of the Royal Canadian Air Force’s 408 Tactical Helicopter Squadron left Monday for Iraq.
The squadron members, based at 3rd Canadian Division Support Base in Edmonton, Alta., are headed for northern Iraq where they will assume the duties of the Tactical Aviation Detachment of Air Task Force-Iraq as part of Operation IMPACT, according to the RCAF news release. Op IMPACT is the Canadian military mission against the Islamic State.
The members of 408 Tactical Helicopter Squadron will relieve 430 Tactical Helicopter Squadron from Valcartier, Que., which has been providing tactical aviation support since early October 2016, according to the RCAF. Personnel of 408 Squadron will fly and maintain the four CH-146 Griffon helicopters, co-located with the Canadian-led Coalition Role 2 medical facility in Iraq.
CH-146 Griffon helicopters and personnel first deployed to Op IMPACT in May 2016.
The City of Durham will accept discarded real Christmas trees from yard waste customers beginning Tuesday, Jan. 3 and continuing through Feb. 2 as part of their regular service.
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Valanciunas totaled eight points (3-5 FG, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds and a block across 17 minutes in Thursday's 106-101 preseason loss to the Trail Blazers.
Valanciunas turned in his third strong effort in as many exhibition tilts, making good use of his modest time on the court. The 25-year-old has seen his minutes diminish after each of the last two games, as head coach Dwane Casey looks to preserve his big man for the regular season. Factoring in Thursday's effort, Valanciunas is averaging 9.6 points and 7.7 rebounds across 18.7 minutes over his first trio of preseason games.
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"Eye-popping" "Mind-bending" "Hold on to your brain" See why critics encourage you to experience Legion's reality. All new episodes Tuesday at 10p on FX.
YouTube said it is planning changes to give users more context for videos promoting conspiracy theories or state-sponsored content, the latest effort by an internet giant to clean up its platform amid criticism over its role in spreading misinformation.
YouTube said starting Friday it would label all videos coming from what it identifies as state-funded broadcasters, a category that would include even the U.S.’s Public Broadcasting Service, or PBS. The step is significant in part because YouTube has been a major conduit for...
In the Independent today , Foreign Affairs Minister Charlie Flanagan floats the idea of a 60-minute Belfast-Dublin railway journey as a possible outcome of a brexit deal. This is an interesting, and indeed exciting, idea but I wonder if the Minister is aware of the size and scale of the project he is proposing.
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Trade Lawyer: Freeland's six NAFTA priorities have no real substance; just an 'invitation to the dance'
WASHINGTON -- Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland released Canada's list of key demands Monday for a new North American Free Trade Agreement as talks get set to begin in Washington later this week.
Freeland's list, which is much shorter than the U.S. wish list of more than 100 items, includes:
Meet the adorable new member of Nottinghamshire Police's dog section.
Four-month-old Belgian Malinois, Taggart, arrives from a litter of 13 from West Yorkshire... and he appears to have got into the swing of things already!
Yesterday his handler introduced him to ‘tracking’ where he managed to sniff out his food that was hidden around a training field.
Taggart will be a general purpose police dog and tracking with be a crucial part of his job, so that’s why he’s taught to use his nose first.
Taggart’s handler, PC Pete Baxter, who has been a dog handler for 15 years, said: “In about one years’ time Taggart will be getting ready to start a training course. In the meantime he will be living with me whilst I train him and build his confidence. He’s shown great potential so far and I’m looking forward to seeing how much he develops.”
Forsberg scored a pair of third-period goals in Monday's 3-2 overtime win over Chicago, helping the Predators to a 3-0 series lead.
The Blackhawks entered the third period leading 2-0 as they tried to claw their way back into this series, but Forsberg denied them by beating Corey Crawford on two occasions separated by just about 10 minutes. He's opened the playoffs with four points in three games, and with the Predators poised to advance, Forsberg looks like he'll be paying off folks in playoff pools handsomely.
An illegal marijuana store on Bank Street near Arlington Avenue in Centretown has closed permanently.
A letter from Gold Key Management Corp. was seen on the door of the Herbal Leaf pot dispensary Wednesday, warning the occupants to pay their rent or face legal consequences. It is dated June 5 and signed by Mike Caparelli, an official from Gold Key.
“They are no longer on the premises,” Caparelli said in a brief phone conversation. “I can’t comment further.” The notice said the shop owed $3,955 — one month’s rent.
Herbal Leaf opened in April, offering a selection of dried bud as well as cannabis cookies, candies, tea and vape pens. Staff declined to release the name of the owners or managers, but said Herbal Leaf was associated with a string of other stores in Ottawa opened by a B.C.-based outfit that has operated under the names Green Tree, WeeMedical, CannaGreen and Trees.
Herbal Leaf had been closed for several weeks.
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KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak described Budget 2018, which he tabled on Oct 27 as "An Inclusive and Comprehensive Budget" as it meets the needs of people from all levels of society.
"From the B40, M40, T20 to the farmers, smallholders, fishermen, senior citizens, people with disabilities, religious teachers, students and even the unborn babies, are provided for.
"Budget 2018 was given various titles including the 'mother of all budgets', the 'father of all budgets' and the 'election budget'," he said in his latest post on his official website NajibRazak.com today.
A series of post-budget interviews with some intellectuals would be aired on the website, touching on the needs of Malaysians, and to explain in detail the initiatives and allocations.
Budget 2018 allocated a total of RM280.25 billion, an increase from the RM260.8 billion in Budget 2017. Of the amount, RM234.25 billion was for operating expenditure and RM46 billion for development expenditure. — Bernama
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Former abortionist, Dr. Anthony Levatino, explains the most prevalent type of abortion procedure, a first trimester aspiration (D&C) abortion. For educational resources and to learn more about Dr. Levatino, visit AbortionProcedures.com
Hartford Police are investigating a shooting that happened on Friday evening.
According to Hartford Police, officers responded to an armed robbery at 52 Boothbay Street on Friday around 8 p.m.
Police said there was a struggle over the sale of a cell phone.
During the struggle, Police said the victim was shot in the jaw and fled the car.
The victim was transported to Saint Francis Hospital and is in “stable condition.”
It is unclear whether the suspect was arrested.
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(AP) – Former U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says Donald Trump should stand “on the right side of history” by reconsidering the decision to pull his country out of the Paris climate change accord, a decision Ban called “misguided” and responding to a “short-term vision.”
The U.S president’s decision has larger political consequences beyond the impact on global greenhouse gas emissions, Ban told The Associated Press in Madrid. He said the choice leaves a leadership vacuum in international diplomacy.
For almost a decade, Ban spearheaded negotiations that led to the pledge of keeping global temperatures from raising another degree Celsius by 2100. Nearly 200 countries signed the agreement in December 2015. Ban on Wednesday joined more than 50 former world leaders in a statement criticizing Trump administration’s decision.
The Panthers have now won three of their last four games after taking down Muhlenberg County 55-6.
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A carjacker threatened a woman with a glass shard before taking her vehicle Monday afternoon at her North Little Rock home, she told police.
The North Little Rock Police Department responded around 12:15 p.m. to a residence in the 1800 block of West 35th Street in reference to an aggravated robbery, according to a report.
There, a 66-year-old woman told an officer that someone approached her silver 2006 Dodge Stratus as it was parked in her driveway.
The carjacker, when questioned by the woman, then ran to her front porch while carrying a “glass shard” in his hand and demanded that the victim give him the car keys, the report states.
Police said the woman threatened to “let her dog out” before the shard-wielding assailant "snatched" her car keys and drove away, traveling west toward Nixon Street.
No suspects were named, and no arrests had been made at the time of the report.
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Authorities have identified the three Omaha men who died in a head-on crash on Interstate 480.
Police say 32-year-old Alvaro Contreras was driving northbound in the southbound lanes of Interstate 480 just before 1 a.m. Sunday when the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze he was driving collided with a 2000 Chevrolet Impala.
The Impala was driven by 33-year-old Homero Guerrero, and 37-year-old Alberto Longino-Maldonado was a passenger. All three men were killed.
Police say suspected alcohol use by both drivers and Contreras’ wrong-way driving are considered factors in the crash. The crash occurred near the intersection of Interstates 480 and 80.
Police have said both vehicles were traveling between 50 mph and 60 mph.
MOSCOW (AP) - Putin says Russia will not engage in arms race and will seek constructive relations with other countries.
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday afternoon's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Daily 4 Evening" game were:
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Selena Gomezis showing her support for Keaton Jones.
In a video message exclusive to E! News, the pop star thanks the Tennessee-based kid for taking a stand against bullying in a clip that has since gone viral and attracted plenty of celebrity attention.
In the video, Keaton is visibly upset as he tells his mother that classmates make fun of his appearance, ultimately urging, "People that are different don't need to be criticized about it. It's not their fault, but if you are made fun of, just don't let it bother you. They suck I guess." Selena agrees with Keaton, and applauds his bravery and admits his struggles broke her heart.
The "Wolves" songstress says to the camera, "Hey Keaton, it's Selena Gomez. I saw your video and it completely broke my heart but I want to remind you how courageous that was. I thought what you said was real and genuine."
Putin says Russia's key interest rate should not be changed too sharply
MOSCOW, June 15 President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday it was important that the central bank did not change Russia's key interest rate too sharply.
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New cameras at a level crossing in West Sussex have caught 150 drivers ignoring the red warning lights in just two months - including a school minibus and a bus.
The crossing at Yapton, near Barnham has about 7,000 cars and 300 trains passing through it every day.
A new pilot program launched Monday bans curb-side deliveries in parts of New York City during certain hours, and some business owners are unhappy.The goal is to ease congestion, but those who rely on deliveries at certain times say it will hurt their bottom line.The new regulations have only gone into effect on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn and Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. There cannot be any curb-side deliveries between 7 a.m. and 10 a.m. or between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.Cars that disobeyed the new regulations were ticketed and towed, while trucks were moved along by police. The fine for parking during the banned times is $115.Currently, there is no news as to when the program will expand beyond Brooklyn and Queens.----------
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The newly crowned King Puck goat is hoisted to the top of a platform above the town where it will be held for the duration of Puck Fair which is three days in Killorglin. Organizers say King Puck is to be treated royally during his brief reign with a...more
The newly crowned King Puck goat is hoisted to the top of a platform above the town where it will be held for the duration of Puck Fair which is three days in Killorglin. Organizers say King Puck is to be treated royally during his brief reign with a diet of ash tree branches, water and cabbage to sustain him until he returns to his mountain home following his dethronement ceremony. REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne
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Families urge state on safety after deaths at waterfall icon
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — The families of those who died swimming at Washington state's official waterfall are urging for more safety protections.
The Yakima Herald reports that the Palouse Falls in eastern Washington has attracted more visitors since being designated a state icon in 2014.
At least four fatalities and 17 cases of serious injuries have occurred there since 2016.
Now, the mothers of two men who died there are sounding the alarm bell on the famous 200-foot (91-meter) basalt cliff that is taller than Niagara Falls.
Dorothy Prophet wants more signage.
Ruth Drollinger is calling on the state to close the park until it can figure out how to prevent anyone else from dying on the cliffs or in the pool at the base of the falls.
The state says it's considering more signage and extending some fencing to keep people from underdeveloped areas.
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Information from: Yakima Herald-Republic, http://www.yakimaherald.com
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LOS ANGELES (CNN) – Katharine McPhee and David Foster are headed to the altar. The former “American Idol” contestant and the Canadian musician confirmed their engagement on Tuesday.
Foster, 68, popped the question to McPhee, 34, while the two were vacationing in Italy, according to the former “Scorpion” star. “He did it at the top of this mountain in Anacapri,” McPhee wrote in a text exchange that she shared on her Instagram page. “Totally dark, only stars.”
This will be McPhee’s second marriage. Foster has been married four times before and has five children. His last marriage was to “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star Yolanda Hadid.
McPhee and Foster first crossed paths in 2006 when Foster served as a mentor during ‘Love Songs’ week in Season 5 of “American Idol,” on which McPhee was competing.
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Storms bringing the potential for hail, winds of up to 60 mph and flooding are moving into parts of the Chicago area as storm watches and warnings were issued across northern Illinois. Here are photos shared with NBC 5 from our viewers in the region.
Brant Miller has the latest on Wednesday's storms as the evening marches on.
When it comes to the 2018 Super Bowl, Justin Timberlake is ready to say something—with his sound and style.
With the big halftime show just days away, we've officially gotten a sneak peek at what the Grammy winner will be wearing for his milestone show. Needless to say, it's a special step above the typical suit and tie.
The singer collaborated with the brand Stella McCartney for looks reflective of his newly released fifth studio album, Man of the Woods. The result? Fringe, camouflage and plenty of cool.
Gov. Henry McMaster is ceremoniously signing a law that aims to slow down drivers in highway construction zones to protect workers.
The Republican governor is holding the ceremony Wednesday at the state Department of Transportation maintenance facility in Aiken.
A driver who disobeys traffic control signs or disregards orange cones can be charged with endangering a highway worker. The fine is up to $1,000 if no one is injured. It increases to up to $5,000 if injury results, depending on the severity.
It took effect with McMaster’s signature May 19.
The bill was approved unanimously after two DOT workers were struck and killed in a hit and run near North Augusta in March.
The legislative effort began in 2013 after a highway worker was killed in Williamsburg County in 2013.
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Known for the comfortable, sometimes seen as ugly footwear, Crocs have made a step into a different area by offering heels to their female market, boasting the usual comfort of Crocs.
The new collection features two shapes including block heels and ‘subtle yet quirky’ wedges, available at all Crocs’ outlets for around 50 pounds. The new Isabella Block Heel and Leigh Graphic Wedges offer both a formal and more casual look whilst remaining comfortable.
Crocs has gained worldwide appeal since it’s inception in 2002, offering comfortable and unusual footwear to men, women and children. Collaborating with esteemed designer Christopher Kane on two collections including his SS17 collection has contributed to the continued elevation of the brand, perhaps changing the stereotypical ‘ugly’ view of Crocs.
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Mike Fiers is frustrated as the game goes into second delay. Tarp going on again. Play suspended at 9:19. @Tigers 1, Angels 1, with 2 out in the 6th. pic.twitter.com/rVmzazoTRg
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio woman has been sentenced to prison for drunkenly running down her boyfriend with her vehicle and killing him.
The Akron Beacon Journal reports 49-year-old Gloria Lee was sentenced to four years in prison Tuesday after pleading guilty to aggravated vehicular homicide and DUI charges in connection to the death of Darrone Jones.
Police say Jones was walking toward Lee’s vehicle in May 2017 in Akron when Lee sped up and hit him. The 57-year-old died at a hospital from his injuries about a month later.
Lee’s blood alcohol level at the time of the crash was measured to be 0.198, more than twice the legal limit.
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TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – What began as a Topeka police officer trying to pull-over a reckless driver ended in a vehicle and foot chase.
Police say the officer spotted a truck being driven recklessly, around 6:00 p.m., in the 2300 block of SE California. They say the officer attempted to pull over the vehicle, with the driver and one passenger, when the driver took off.
The pursuit went north into the Oakland Neighborhood where police say the driver got out of his pick-up truck and took off on foot. , in the 900 block of NE Chester.
Police say the man pulled a gun from his pants and threw it down. He was taken into custody a short time later. Police describe the suspect only as a 37-year-old man.
North Dakota farmers catch up on corn, soybean planting
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota farmers are taking advantage of good weather to catch up on spring planning.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture says there were 6.1 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Sunday.
Soybean planting was 72 percent, behind last year's pace of 79 percent but ahead of the five-year average of 61 percent. Twenty percent of soybeans had emerged, near last year's 24 percent and on par with average.
Farmers had planted 87 percent of the corn crop, which is behind last year's 92 percent but near the 84 percent average. Of the planted corn, 34 percent had emerged, well behind 62 percent last year and behind the 46 percent average.
Pasture and range conditions in North Dakota are rated 27 percent poor or very poor.
MADRID (Reuters) - A woman was being held prisoner inside the Mali consulate in Barcelona on Monday and regional Catalan police surrounded the building as they sought to negotiate with a man detaining her.
Catalan police had established the identity of the man who was originally from Mali, a police spokeswoman said.
Neither the embassy of Mali in Madrid nor its consulate in Barcelona was immediately available to comment. Spain’s leading newspaper El Pais said the woman being held was the wife of the honorary consul of Mali.
The spokeswoman said the police had surrounded the building and cordoned off an area in central Barcelona. She could not provide further details on the incident.
Special forces of the national police had also been deployed to the area, the regional police said in a tweet.
Commissioner for European Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations Johannes Hahn estimated a solution on the name dispute between Greece and FYROM would be reached within the next two weeks. Addressing the Foreign Affairs Committee of the European Parliament, Mr Hahn expressed his optimism for a solution. “On the name issue, I am optimistic that in the next two weeks there will be a solution, or even an agreement that paves the way for the start of negotiations with FYROM. I think everyone agrees that this would be useful for the country, for its society and for the wider region of the Western Balkans”.
The Commissioner criticised Turkey saying that he was concerned that it was seriously drifting away from the European Union on issues related to state rule of law and fundamental human rights, and calling on Turkey to reverse its course.
TAYLOR (AP) — The Michigan Supreme Court has rejected an appeal in the case of an unusual school labor agreement that was widely viewed as a way to get around the state’s right-to-work law.
The decision Thursday means a 10-year side agreement between the Taylor school district and its teachers is dead. Justice Richard Bernstein wanted to hear the case.
The deal was made just before Michigan’s right-to-work law started in 2013. Taylor and the Taylor Federation of Teachers had agreed that teachers would pay union dues or a service fee over a 10-year period.
But the Michigan Employment Relations Commission struck it down. The state appeals court agreed, saying it would “undermine” the intent of the right-to-work law, which says workers can’t be forced to support a union to keep their job.
The way Hilderthorpe School teaches its children to read has received national acclaim.
It has been named a Model School for Read Write Inc, a technique used to phonics to teach under sevens.
Hilderthorpe is the only school in the East Riding to achieve the level, and one of only 60 in the country.
Corrina Woodmansey, early years leader at Hilderthorpe, said: “We have got the award for our high quality teaching, but you can only receive it if you are rated as good to outstanding by Ofsted.
“Other schools will now come to see us if they are struggling with their results and we will host training and development sessions for other RWI school in this region.
“We have been successful because we work in small groups and we assess the children every six weeks.
“We have been on the programme for four years and when we started, we had only just come out of special measures.
“It has been a slow but very successful process and we have got the ultimate reward now.”
Trump to Sign Bill Extending Veterans’ Health Care Program
by Darryl Hood
President Donald Trump plans to sign legislation to extend temporarily a program that gives veterans access to private-sector health care.
White House spokesman Sean Spicer says Trump will sign the bill Wednesday at the White House.
The extension will provide stopgap services while Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin develops a longer-term plan to allow veterans to more easily go outside the VA medical system for care. Under the bill, the VA will be allowed to operate its Choice program until the funding runs out.
The program is set to expire in August without the legislation, and with nearly $1 billion in the account.
The Choice program was developed after a 2014 scandal over wait times at the VA medical center in Phoenix. Some veterans died.
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RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ A conservative minister announced he’s joining the fight for the Republican nomination to challenge Democratic U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine in 2018. E.W. Jackson announced his campaign Monday on The John Fredericks Show radio program. The lawyer-turned-preacher ran unsuccessfully for lieutenant governor in 2013. He joins Corey Stewart, a former state campaign chairman of President Donald Trump, and Del. Nick Freitas, as announced candidates. Jackson on Monday previewed a possibly contentious fight with Stewart for the nomination, suggesting Stewart supports tax increases. Stewart said both claims were “ridiculous.” Jackson’s fiery rhetoric added a touch of drama to his 2013 race. He compared Planned Parenthood to the Ku Klux Klan and said former President Barack Obama may be an atheist or a Muslim.im.
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Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez throws from home to second base during Friday's early workout on April 13, 2018, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. John Sleezer jsleezer@kcstar.com
"Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai" star Hina Khan got hurt while performing a task in reality TV show "Bigg Boss 11".
For a luxury task, Hina was blindfolded and made to catch hens in the 'Bigg Boss Farm'.
"While chasing one of the hens, Hina stumbled and fell. Her hands and legs are bruised. Once the task was over, Vikas Gupta (another contestant) helped her with first aid and helped apply medicine on her hands," read a statement from Colors channel.
The reality show -- an Indian version of international series "Celebrity Big Brother" -- features celebrities locked inside a house for three months under constant camera surveillance, without any gadgets or luxury. It is back with the eleventh season with actor Salman Khan as the host.
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Houston native, Simone Biles, is taking a break from her Olympic training to take up a new job as a Houston Texans cheerleader. This week ahead of the team’s game against the 49ers, the four-time gold medalist at the 2016 Olympics in Rio was named an honorary Texans cheerleader.
On Friday she was introduced by the rest of the squad and since then she hasn’t been holding back her excitement on social media. A post shared by Simone Biles (@simonebiles) on Dec 10, 2017 at 5:26am PST:
“Game day feels ❤️ so excited to dance at the Houston Texans Game!”
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DONALDSONVILLE, La. (AP)  A company based in Taiwan has bought a 2,400-acre (970-hectare) site in Louisiana for a planned $9.4 billion chemical manufacturing complex .
Gov. John Bel Edwards and Formosa Petrochemical Corp . Executive Vice President Keh-Yen Lin announced the plans Monday in St. James Parish, between Baton Rouge and New Orleans.
State government says the project is expected to provide 1,200 permanent jobs with average salaries of $84,500 and up to 8,000 construction jobs.
Construction is expected to take 10 years.
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The complex downriver from Donaldsonville would take natural gas and make ethylene, propylene, ethylene glycol and associated polymers used in many plastic products. It's the latest big petrochemical expansion in Louisiana motivated by cheap natural gas produced by the American fracking boom.
Formosa has 410 employees at three existing Louisiana facilities.
This Valentine’s Day Burger King is serving up a special Adult Meal for two that includes two Whoppers, two packets of fries, two beers, and a "romantic adult toy," aka a sex toy. The catch? The seductive boxed meals are only available at the fast-food joint’s Israel locations on Feb. 14, from 6 p.m. until closing.
Nevertheless, leave it to the OG burger chain to make Valentine’s Day at the drive-thru not so, well, exactly how it sounds. "Kids' meal? That's for kids," the commercial's narrator says, before some of the adult toy options are revealed. Let’s just say they skew more gimmicky than erotic, unless a feather duster or scalp scratcher is what really gets you going.
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) - Fourth-seeded Timea Babos beat Wang Yafan 6-3, 6-4 Saturday to advance to the final of the Taiwan Open.
Babos claimed her first win in three matches against Wang and will face Kateryna Kozlova in Sunday's final.
Kozlova eliminated Sabine Lisicki, earning a 7-5, 6-4 victory to reach her first WTA singles final.
Babos took both sets behind 24 winners, including seven aces. The Hungarian also won far more points on her second serve than Wang - 54 to 38 percent.
Kozlova had 18 winners and only 13 unforced errors against Lisicki, whose 32 winners were offset by 31 unforced errors and six double faults.
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Nairobi — President Uhuru Kenyatta made a show of resuming duty on Monday when the media was invited to witness his return to his Harambee House office following his re-election on Friday evening.
President Kenyatta who transacts most of his business from State House, Nairobi, made a point of demonstrating that the work of his administration continues, on the day opposition leader Raila Odinga had called for a boycott.
On Sunday, Odinga called on his supporters to boycott work on Monday to mourn those killed in election related violence.
The government has on the other hand, since the conclusion of the vote, encouraged Kenyans to resume their day-to-day activities with the assurance that they would enjoy the protection of the state.
Arsenal and Manchester City are both being linked with attempts to hire Barcelona transfer chief Raül Sanllehí.
Catalan newspaper Sport reports that Sanllehí is leaving his post at Camp Nou amid a boardroom shake-up. He has been a key negotiator on many of Barca’s biggest deals over the past 10 years.
The article suggests that rumours of a reunion at Manchester City with his former Barcelona colleagues Ferran Soriano and Txiki Begiristain could be about to become reality.
But Sanllehí could yet surface at the Emirates Stadium. He is reportedly good friends with Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis.
Given the recent departure of the Gunners’ own chief transfer negotiator, Dick Law, and their troubles getting deals done in recent years, the vacancy could have Sanllehí’s name on it.
Sanllehí’s greatest hits include the capture of Luis Suarez from Liverpool. He is also featured prominently in the deal that took then Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas back to Barcelona.
Nancy Lynn Hicks
December 26, 1957 – February 11, 2017
BOWIE – Nancy Lynn Hicks, 59, died Feb. 11, 2017 in Bowie, TX.
The family received friends from 6-8 p.m. Feb. 14 at The White Family Funeral Home.
A funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Feb. 15 at the First Baptist Church of Bowie.
Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery.
Hicks was born Dec. 26, 1957 in Seymour to Jim and Helen (Vickers) Hicks. She graduated from Bowie Christian Academy in 1978 and then attended Bible Baptist College in Springfield, MO and Cook Junior College, receiving her degree in nursing. She worked for hospitals in Wichita Falls, Dallas and Bowie.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Helen Hicks; and sister-in-law, Carmeletta Hicks.
She is survived by her daughter, Mandie Hicks, Bowie; brothers, Paul Hicks, Alvord, Jim Hicks, Bowie and Billy Hicks, Houston; sister, Cindy Debord, Wichita Falls; and numerous nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews.
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The recent missile strikes sent a message to the rest of the world that the U.S. is back and will not be pushed around.
Many Americans are feeling pretty good about recent moves by President Trump. Perhaps the recent flexing of U.S. military muscle will actually prevent us from getting into another war.
In the end it’s not up to us.
All we can do is try not to worry and hope that it’ll all work out fine.
Dale Earnhardt Jr, left, talks with team owner Rick Hendrick after the unveiling of the team's cars for the NASCAR Cup Series' 2018 season during an event in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017. Chuck Burton AP Photo
A Fort Lee soldier was arrested in connection with a rape in Henrico that happened on Thursday, according to police.
Officers arrested 24-year-old Travis Jermaine Godfrey for forcible rape.
Fort Lee officials confirmed Godfrey is a Private First Class assigned to the 832nd Ordnance Battalion at the military base.
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The Tavistock Braves couldn't close the deal, and now their season is over.
After taking a 3-1 series lead over the Paris Mounties, the Braves dropped the next three games, including Tuesday's 4-2 defeat in Game 7 of the Doherty Division quarter-final.
Zac Berg and Cole Corriveau scored for the Braves, who held a 1-0 lead in the first period before allowing four unanswered goals. Derek Hyde had two assists.
Braves goalie Ben Larder made 31 saves.
Benjamin Cripps, Griffin Heitshu, Richard Brooks and Connor Merritt scored for Paris. Cameron Gratton stopped 35 shots.
Paris went 1-for-4 on the power play, and Tavistock was 0-for-5.
Police and prosecutors say Richard Dabate, 40, of Ellington, Conn., fatally shot his wife, Connie, 39, in the back of the head in 2015.
Dabate was arrested on Friday and formally charged for her murder. Details of the murder were presented.
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When officers found Dabate, he was tied to a chair in the couple’s house. He had knife wounds and told police that robbers had killed his wife and tied him up. But a police sniffing dog, several story changes and the revelation of Dabate’s pregnant girlfriend suggested otherwise.
Despite Dabate’s original story, the pregnant girlfriend confessed that his wife was unaware of the child. The girlfriend also reported that Dabate told her he would divorce his wife.
Dabate appeared in court on Monday where his bail remained set for $1 million.
Property that belonged to famed comedian Jerry Lewis will be auctioned next month in Las Vegas.
Julien's Auctions says some of his watches, including one given to him by Dean Martin, and his wardrobe and props from the 1963 film "The Nutty Professor" are among the items that will be auctioned.
The auction house says the watch is engraved with the phrase "Jerry My Buddy/ and Pal/ I Love You/ Dino." It is expected to sell for between $4,000 and $6,000.
A custom-made tweed burgundy suit that Lewis wore in the film is expected to fetch between $2,000 and $4,000.
Lewis, whose fundraising telethons became as famous as his hit movies, died Aug. 20.
The estate auction will take place June 22 at Planet Hollywood casino-resort.
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A man will spend 27 months in prison for stealing $372,000 from a Pennsylvania company, most of which he spent in an effort to impress his girlfriend and 16-year-old son. Man gets prison for $372K theft to impress girlfriend, son A man will spend 27 months in prison for stealing $372,000 from a Pennsylvania company, most of which he spent in an effort to impress his girlfriend and 16-year-old son.
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CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) - The U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Nikki Haley, and U.S. Sen. Tim Scott will be the graduation speakers for Clemson University’s graduation ceremonies this year.
Haley is the former South Carolina governor whose daughter attends Clemson. Haley will also receive an Honorary Doctorate of Humanities degree. She is a 1994 Clemson graduate.
Haley will speak to graduates form the College of Business and the College of Education on May 10.
Scott was appointed by Haley to the U.S. Senate in 2013. He will address graduates of the College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences and the College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences on the morning of May 11. Scott will speak to graduates of the College of Architecture Arts and Humanities and the College of Science that afternoon.
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The San Francisco 49ers will target big name prospects as they enter the 2017 NFL Draft, but they should also circle these names as they enter Day 3. As fans, we all have our draft crush that we hope the team chooses at the top of the draft. But this is a deep draft with the potential to find contributors late into Day 3. The San Francisco 49ers need to ensure they target these five players as are late-round sleepers.
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LAGOS, April 20 Nigeria's naira firmed 1.27 percent to 395 per dollar on the black market on Thursday, traders said.
The central bank has been intervening on the official market to try to narrow the currency's spread with the black market rate, which was 520 to the dollar in February after it devalued the naira for retail customers to 375.
On the official market, the currency was quoted at 306 on Thursday. February's partial devaluation effectively created multiple exchange rates in Africa's biggest economy. (Reporting by Chijioke Ohuocha; Editing by Louise Ireland)
RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — An activist says more than 1,500 Palestinian prisoners have launched an open-ended hunger strike to demand better conditions in Israeli prisons, including more contact with relatives, and an end to Israel's practice of detentions without trial.
The protest began Tuesday and was led by Marwan Barghouti, a prominent figure in President Mahmoud Abbas' Fatah movement. Opinion polls suggest Barghouti, who is serving multiple life terms for his role in a violent Palestinian uprising against Israeli occupation, is the top contender to succeed Abbas.
Qadoura Fares, an advocate for prisoners' rights, says 6,500 Palestinians are currently held by Israel. Palestinians marked Tuesday as Prisoners' Day.
Fares says hundreds of prisoners launched a 28-day strike in 2012. In 2014, dozens of detainees held without trial went on hunger strike for two months.
Rozier registered 16 points (4-10 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 6-8 FT), five assists, three rebounds, one steal and one block across 33 minutes during a 92-87 win over the Bucks on Tuesday.
After a couple of quiet games, Rozier was a bit better Tuesday during the Game 5 victory. His best games of the series have all come at home, so if the way the series has gone is any indicator, he could be due for a bit of a dropoff for the away game in Game 6.
Simon’s Cat and kitten amusingly offer, through a series of vignettes, a handy guide to understanding and interpreting the unusual ways in which cats demonstrate their love, which sometimes present as the very opposite.
Happy Valentine’s Day! Have you ever wondered how a cat shows love? Watch this video to find out 6 tell-tale signs! Featuring the kitten, the cat and tireless owner Simon in a series of adorable vignettes.
LAGOS, March 31 Nigeria's naira currency weakened 1.8 percent to 390 per dollar on the black market on Friday, Thomson Reuters data showed.
On the official window, the naira held its level at 306.35 after the central bank sold $1.5 million on the spot market. (Reporting by Chijioke Ohuocha and Oludare Mayowa; editing by Andrew Roche)
Officers are appealing for witnesses after a burglary where a car was stolen in Creeting St Peter.
The break-in was at some point between 5.30pm on Monday, February 6 and 7.45am on Tuesday, February 7, at a house in the vicinity of Pound Road.
Access was gained to the front of the house and a bunch of keys were removed.
A black Volkswagen Touran was subsequently stolen from the property but was recovered in a field in Stowmarket later that morning.
Witnesses or anybody who has any information related to the incident are asked to call Bury St Edmunds CID on 101 quoting reference 16414/17.
Alternatively contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or through their anonymous online form at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
KB Financial Group said Wednesday it has opened a third bank branch in Cambodia in the latest move to strengthen its business in the Southeast Asian country.
The opening of the KB Kookmin Bank branch earlier in the day drew some 100 local and South Koreans, including KB Financial Chairman Yoon Jong-kyoo, according to KB Financial.
KB Financial Chairman Yoon Jong-kyoo (2nd from left) attends a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the opening of the third branch of KB Kookmin Bank in Toul Tom Poung in southwestern Phnom Penh on Feb. 15, 2016. The photo was provided by KB Financial Group. (Yonhap)
The South Korean banking giant said the third branch is located in Toul Tom Poung, a middle-class neighborhood in the southwestern area of the capital city of Phnom Penh.KB Kookmin Bank said it has two other branches in Phnom Penh and its key strategy is to lend money to entrepreneurs in the emerging market. (Yonhap)
The US dollar fell against other major currencies on Monday amid rising geopolitical tensions in the Korean Peninsula.
The latest missile test conducted by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea spurred market demand for safe-haven currencies like Japanese yen on Monday, Xinhua news agency reported.
The greenback declined against the yen and touched 108.14 during the session, the lowest level since mid-November.
The dollar index, which measures the greenback against six major peers, was down 0.32 per cent at 100.190 in late trading.
In late New York trading, the euro rose to 1.0650 dollars from 1.0617 dollars, and the British pound added to 1.2575 dollars from 1.2512 US dollars in the previous session. The Australian dollar climbed to 0.7594 US dollar from 0.7578 US dollar.
The US dollar bought 108.69 Japanese yen, lower than 109.13 yen of the previous session. The US dollar fell to 1.0036 Swiss francs from 1.0052 Swiss francs, and it edged down to 1.3300 Canadian dollars from 1.3304 Canadian dollars.
Clement carried the ball six times for 24 yards and caught one of three pass attempts for 28 additional yards in Sunday's defeat of the Rams.
The seven total touches were the rookie's most since Week 9. His 27 snaps came just one shy of his career high, while LeGarrette Blount saw just 15. Nevertheless, the Wisconsin product's role in the Eagles' offense is the least valuable among their running back trio. He is not a recommended option in Week 15 against the Giants.
Aug 15 (Reuters) - WISEKEY INTERNATIONAL HOLDING AG:
* ‍IOT SEGMENT GENERATED REVENUES OF APPROXIMATELY $15 MILLION IN FIRST HALF OF 2017​
* ‍IOT SEGMENT ALONE PROJECTED TO GENERATE BETWEEN $30 MILLION AND $32 MILLION FOR FY2017 (UNAUDITED)​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
This weekend, two people got injured after an unknown attacker tossed a tear gas canister into an LGBT celebration at a Serbian nightclub. A Google news search reveals that this is the ninth attack on a gay venue since the June 12, 2016 Pulse nightclub attack in Orlando, Florida.
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It’s no surprise that Supergirl has to rough up a villain here and there…. see the top 5 fights from Supergirl!
If you didn’t know Green Bay Packers wideout Davante Adams can get up, you do now.
With the Packers trailing by four against the Detroit Lions in the third quarter Sunday night, Aaron Rodgers found the 24-year-old wideout on first-and-goal for a touchdown. It was Adams’ 11th score of the season, and he wanted to do something a little special to celebrate.
So the third-year receiver raced toward the goalpost and pulled off a 360 dunk with virtual ease.
The dunk didn’t garner many cheers from the Detroit crowd, but it did earn Adams a 15-yard unsportsmanlike penalty.
But how could you not show off a little when you can do things like this?
A collision involving at least two vehicles on westbound Interstate 76 near Federal Boulevard has killed one person, and injured another, and is causing long delays.
The two-vehicle accident occurred around 6:30 a.m.
Just one westbound lane of the highway is open. Colorado Department of Transportation says long delays are expected while the accident is investigated.
This story will be updated when more information is available.
“Remember your oath as minister. What have the minorities in India got to do with minorities of ‘other’ countries. It is the Constitution which guarantees rights to its citizens,” Owaisi tweeted.
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The Pakistan Industrial & Traders Associations Front (PIAF) Sunday urged the government to take more measures for controlling crimes. PIAF Chairman Irfan Iqbal Sheikh, Senior Vice Chairman Tanveer Ahmed Sufi and Vice Chairman Khawaja Shahzeb Akram, in a joint statement here, said dacoities in industrial areas had become order of the day.
They condemned dacoity in the office of former LCCI senior vice president and PIAF member Mian Nauman Kabir, situated at a busy road of Garden Town. The PIAF office-bearers suggested the government to expedite the intelligence network in the province, besides further strengthening police patrolling on roads. They said parking of trucks or other heavy-duty loaders should be ensured at designated stands on highways as it would also help control crimes, particularly in industrial areas. They said the business community played an important role in running the affairs of the country, therefore, extraordinary steps were needed for their protection.— APP
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Longhorns Sanya Richards-Ross and Aaron Ross joined Roger on More than the Score to discuss their 3rd Annual Black Excellence Tribute and the latest in the Ross Family.
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Sheffield University Rowing Club are smooth sailing with their annual charity fundraiser.
The club have been raising money since December 1 for Sheffield Children's Hospital in a '12 Days of Christmas' style, as well as spending 100 hours volunteering for local charities. See what they've been up to here:
1967, The Jimi Hendrix Experience recorded a session for the UK BBC radio show ‘Top Gear.’ Stevie Wonder who was also appearing on the show jammed with Hendrix.
1966, Born on this day, Tommy Stinson, bass, The Replacements, (1984 album ‘Let It Be’). Also worked with Guns N’ Roses.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Gujarat Gas Ltd:
* DEC QUARTER NET PROFIT 600 MILLION RUPEES VERSUS PROFIT OF 420.7 MILLION RUPEES LAST YEAR
* DEC QUARTER REVENUE FROM OPERATIONS 16.14 BILLION RUPEES VERSUS 12.66 BILLION RUPEES LAST YEAR Source text: bit.ly/2FCls7w Further company coverage:
Gracefully, tragedy was averted earlier this afternoon in Lagos when a fuel tanker filled with Diesel almost fell at Mosalasi bus stop along Ipaja road in the state.
LASEMA officials immediately stormed the scene and started diluting the diesel – the road has been closed from vehicular movement so as to prevent another fire disaster.
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INDEPENDENCE, Mo. - Independence police are investigating after a man was shot at a Burger King on Dover Drive Monday morning.
A call came in around 9:30 a.m. for an aggravated assault. Police said there was an argument and a man was shot. He suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
There is no suspect description at this time.
This is a developing story. Stay with KSHB.com for updates.
Lausanne, October 6: The president of the Brazilian Olympic Committee (COB) Carlos Nuzman has been suspended by the IOC after being arrested.
Nuzman is alleged to have conspired to bribe IOC members to secure the 2016 Games for Rio de Janeiro.
The 75-year-old has previously denied the allegations against him.
Reports of his arrest emerged on Thursday and on Friday the IOC released a statement to confirm it had taken action.
As a result, Nuzman has been provisionally suspended from his duties and removed from the Coordination Commission for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
The COB has also been hit with a provisional suspension, meaning it will not receive IOC subsidies and payments, nor will it be able to exercise any of its membership rights.
The sanctions will not have any impact on Brazilian athletes, who will be permitted to compete at the Winter Games in Pyeongchang next year.
Nuzman's lawyer was not immediately available for comment when contacted by Omnisport.
Source: OPTA
Man fatally shot outside Walmart in northeast Arkansas
TRUMANN, Ark. (AP) — Authorities say one man was fatally shot in what's believed to be a domestic dispute outside of a Walmart in northeast Arkansas.
Trumann Police Chief Chad Henson says a man and woman were leaving the store on Sunday night and authorities were called because the man had a gun. Henson tells Jonesboro television station KAIT that a second man who knew the couple approached them, and the armed man shot him to death.
Henson says the shooter surrendered after a standoff with officers that lasted more than an hour.
The police chief encouraged anyone with video to come forward, noting that the shooting happened at "the most populous place in Trumann," a small town about 120 miles (195 kilometers) northeast of Little Rock.
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New Delhi: In a first, President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday ended his maiden address as the first citizen to the nation on the eve of the 71st Independence Day with "Vande Mataram", preceded by "Jai Hind".
Kovind's two immediate predecessors -- Pranab Mukherjee and Pratibha Devisingh Patil -- would conclude their Independence Day eve addresses with "Jai Hind".
In another first, the President spoke against a dynamic backdrop that kept changing as he delivered his televised address.
For example, when he spoke about freedom fighters, there was a black-and-white picture of a freedom march in the background. Similarly, when he spoke of Mahatma Gandhi, a picture of the Father of the Nation appeared in the backdrop.
The backdrop changed to a modern bridge as the President spoke of infrastructure and development. Similarly, farmers' visuals were seen as he spoke about agriculture.
Also, soldiers and schoolchildren formed the backdrop when he spoke about them.
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The Reds have claimed righty Nefi Ogando off waivers from the Pirates, according to Zach Buchanan of the Cincinnati Enquirer (via Twitter). He follows Lisalverto Bonilla in moving from Pittsburgh to Cincinnati via the waiver wire.
Ogando, 27, already swapped jerseys earlier this winter (on paper, at least) when the Pirates grabbed him from the Marlins in another waiver move. Now, he’s on the move to the Bucs’ NL Central rivals, who are obviously still looking to bolster their relief ranks after the unit turned in an unsightly overall effort in 2017.
The righty brings a big fastball and has shown strong groundball results in his limited time in the majors, though he has recorded just ten strikeouts against ten walks over his 19 2/3 MLB frames. Over his 52 2/3 innings at the highest level of the minors, Ogando owns a 3.08 ERA with 7.0 K/9 and 3.9 BB/9.
Adams finished with 23 points (8-13 FG, 7-10 FT), 12 rebounds and two blocks in 38 minutes during Friday's 114-100 loss to the Pelicans.
Adams offensive rebounding was on full display Friday as he almost single-handedly kept the Thunder in the game late. In a matchup with Anthony Davis, he was more than able to hold his own, finishing with his ninth double-double in the last 11 games. He is cleaning the glass with much more gusto than last season and this has resulted in his average increasing by almost two per game.
Verdict awaited in murder case Nicholas Chappell is accused of shooting another person on Mozart Street in Binghamton. Check out this story on pressconnects.com: http://press.sn/2oOR3O5 Binghamton police officers responded to a shots fired call at 1 Mozart St., just after 11 a.m., and found one victim dead and another man shot in the arm.
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TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) — Three people suffered minor injuries after their car rolled over on K-4 Highway near SW Docking Rd.
The crash happened just after 4:30 p.m. Monday.
According to the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office, driver Amanda Madison, 36, of Topeka, over corrected and crossed both lanes of the highway then rolled.
The Scion came to rest on its top in the middle of the highway.
Amanda and two children, who were also in the vehicle, suffered minor injuries. They were taken to a local hospital for treatment.
All three were wearing their seat belts.
The accident remains under investigation at this time.
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FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. – The grade fours of School District #60 will celebrate Doig Day tomorrow with the Doig River First Nations.
Doig Day will see the students travel to Doig River to participate in cultural activities and displays. The children will learn valuable skills like bannock making, tracking, hunting, hyde preparation, and more, during the day.
School District #60 has made the trip out to Doig River for over 20 years now and has no plans to stop in the near future.
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Students will travel out to Doig River at 10:00 a.m. and return to school around 2:00 p.m.
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], Mar. 20 (ANI): Three people were arrested in Surat on Monday for attempting to derail the Pune-Ahmedabad Ahimsa Express in December 2017.
The trio has been identified as Babla, Biranj and Balram.
Surat Police Commissioner Satish Sharma said, "More than eight or nine people were involved in this matter. These people were objecting to the police patrol against drug smuggling."
The three arrested along with other 10 -12 people kept obstacles on the tracks on 28th December 2017.
The reason for the same is still unknown and the police is interrogating the same. (ANI)
Republican Candidate for Governor Lora Hubbel has apparently gotten her credit card out, and is putting herself on the airwaves. At least for the balance of the weekend on KELO AM, according to the FCC:
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What’s the Hubbelcraft flying this weekend? Apparently this former chair of the constitution party is out parroting her paranoid fantasies in a 1 minute radio ad claiming that “a person registered as an Iowa Democrat until last year” is chair of the State GOP, so people should sign her petitions.
Really. I’m not kidding.
Hubbel is spending $384 on the radio advertisement which is actually $284 more than she reported raising in all of 2017. I was just interviewed on this whole thing, so there’s more to the story coming out.
Can a candidate jump the shark before they’re a candidate? We’ll see.
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Alabama quarterback threw for just 57 yards in Saturday’s College Football Playoff semifinal win over Washington at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta.
Investigations are ongoing following a report of rape in Clitheroe.
Officers were called at approximately 6am on Sunday, September 24th, to reports that an 18-year-old woman had suffered a serious sexual assault on a footpath close to Whittle Close at approximately 5-30am.
A 26-year-old man from Clitheroe was subsequently arrested on suspicion of rape a short time later and has since been released under investigation.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the police on 101 quoting log number 351 of September 24th.
Police say a boy riding his bike Friday in Latonia, Ky. was struck and killed by a vehicle. (Photo: Fox19)
LATONIA, KY (FOX19) – Police say a boy riding his bike Friday in Latonia, Ky. was struck and killed by a vehicle.
It happened Friday evening at 10 E. 32nd Street, near Decoursey.
Police said the driver of the car is in custody.
Enquirer media partner Fox19 provided this report.
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The descendants of Selkirk-based photographers Andrew and Robert Edwards travelled to the Royal Burgh last week for the launch of a new book which triumphs their work.
As we reported last week, the book has been put together by Souter Janis Cornwall, who jumped at the chance of collating the archive, with the help of the Selkirk Regeneration Company.
Jean Wood and friends watch the slideshow of photographs in the book
The father and son ran their family business in the Royal Burgh from 1879-1965 – and their family came from as far afield as Jura, Devon and Kirkcaldy to see the 250-page book, crammed with more than 450 old photos covering Selkirk and the Borders, unveiled to the public.
Janis said: “This book was the heart’s desire of first Bessie Chick (Robert’s daughter) and her daughter Cathy Chick.
“The book was very highly praised by all who saw it and is now currently on sale at Bookworm and Forest Bookstore in Selkirk, as well as The Picture Framer, Lawyers Brae, Galashiels.”
A warning against Brexit sign is seen beside the former border customs hut between Donegal in the Republic of Ireland and Londonderry in Northern Ireland at the border town of Muff, Ireland February 10, 2016. REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne
We’ve been hearing murmurs about a Clipse reunion for years, but for now each Thornton brother remains on his solo grind. Pusha T is allegedly almost done with King Push, though it was originally supposed to come out more than a year ago, so who knows? Meanwhile No Malice, who long since disavowed the luxuriant drug-dealer lifestyle that put Clipse on the map in favor of faith in Jesus Christ, has his own long-delayed album in the works. It’s called Let The Dead Bury The Dead, and its advance single “Fake News” demonstrates that he’s still operating at a high level even apart from wordplay about illicit substances and their spoils. And given rap’s recent acceptance of outspoken Christianity, maybe there’s still room in the mainstream for No Malice after all. Watch the track’s new video below.
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With some employees already planning to skip work following a (hopeful) birds victory on Sunday, some HR managers in our area are trying to work around that. NBC10's Mitch Blacher explains how the bowl may be costing Philadelphia in productivity. (Published Friday, Feb 2, 2018)
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May 3 Tetra Tech Inc
* Tetra Tech reports second quarter 2017 results
* Tetra Tech Inc says quarterly dividend increased 11%
* Sees Q3 2017 earnings per share $0.50 to $0.55
* Q2 revenue rose 6 percent to $664 million
* Tetra Tech Inc says board of directors declared an 11% increase in quarterly dividend, raising it to $0.10 per share payable on June 2, 2017
* Tetra Tech Inc quarter-end backlog of $2.5 billion
* Q2 earnings per share $0.46
* Sees Q3 revenue $510 million to $540 million
* Q2 revenue view $486.5 million -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Tetra Tech Inc says anticipates expending $100 million in share repurchases in fiscal year 2017, of which $20 million was completed in first six months
* Q2 earnings per share view $0.46 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Tetra Tech Inc - Expects FY ongoing diluted EPS to range from $2.10 to $2.25
* Tetra Tech Inc sees FY revenue to range from $2.05 billion to $2.10 billion Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Man injured in afternoon shooting in east Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. — Police are investigating a shooting Monday afternoon in east Jackson that left one man injured.
Police say the man reported to a local hospital with a gunshot wound Monday afternoon.
No suspect description was immediately available.
WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News had a crew at the scene where investigators appeared to be searching the area of Stonewall Street near Lane Avenue and near Middleton Street.
The extent of the injuries is currently unknown.
Midland County Commissioners want to keep the property tax rate steady at 8%.
However, state lawmakers are wanting to rollback those tax rates to just 4%.
That proposal still needs to move forward in the state capitol before becoming law.
Even so, Midland County Commissioners made it known that because of how volatile the oil market can be, they will push to keep the tax rate at 8% to keep their revenue steady.
"You can't limit local government revenue if you're just forever sending them more stuff to pay for, that's just a practical financial decision. Secondly, our tax rate is the lowest in the state, which is good to say, the reality is it practical to run government," said Midland County Judge Mike Bradford.
If the proposed rollback tax rate becomes law.
Midland County Commissioners will need to hold public hearings before bringing the 8% rate to a vote.
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One year ago, Jayden Ugwuh and Montell Ross - just 9 and 8 years old - were killed while they were sleeping.
Washington boy saves more than 1,000 dogs from high-kill shelter
Six-year-old Roman McConn's dog rescue operation has gotten so large, he now pulls them from shelters across the country.
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NASCAR K&N Pro Series West Race at Spokane Cancelled
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 30, 2018) –- The NASCAR K&N Pro Series West race scheduled for Sunday, July 15 at Spokane County Raceway in Airway Heights, Washington, has been cancelled and will not be replaced.
The NASCAR K&N Pro Series West schedule will now consist of 14 championship points events.
The next event for the series will be its annual stop at Colorado National Speedway on Saturday, June 9 for the NAPA Auto Parts 150.
In this Friday, July 23, 2010, file photo, Vice President Joe Biden chats with former U.S. Sen. Ernest Fritz Hollings during the dedication ceremony of the new Ernest F. Hollings Special Collections Library in Columbia, S.C. Hollings is being honored outside the federal courthouse in Charleston that used to bear his name. Biden is the main speaker Monday, April 17, 2017, at the dedication of a Hollings statue outside the J. Waties Waring Judicial Center.
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April 24 (Reuters) - Persistent Systems Ltd:
* MARCH QUARTER CONSOL PROFIT 737.1 MILLION RUPEES VERSUS 728 MILLION RUPEES YEAR AGO
* MARCH QUARTER CONSOL REVENUE FROM OPERATIONS 7.53 BILLION RUPEES VERSUS 7.27 BILLION RUPEES YEAR AGO
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UK investor and Putin critic William Browder says in tweet that he has been arrested in Spain at Russia's request
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Paradise >> A Paradise woman died Sunday after a traffic collision that the California Highway Patrol said was due to slick roads and unsafe speeds. Donna Gilbertson, 53, of Paradise was a passenger in a 2009 Toyota Corolla driven by her husband Robert Gilbertson, 54, on Coutolenc Road at about 2 p.m. Snow was just starting to stick on the road, according to the CHP, when Gilbertson was attempting a left turn at about 35 mph.
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The strike launched by the trade unions representing school teachers, principals and administration officers is a complete failure, says the State Minister of Power and Renewable Energy, Ajith P. Perera.
He stated this speaking to the media today (04), following an inspection of several schools in the Kalutara District.
The Minister points out that, the attempt of an evil force to sabotage the education system of the country has failed entirely.
The number of student and teachers who came to school today is higher than any other day, added the Minister.
Sauber has reached agreement for Pascal Wehrlein to line up alongside Marcus Ericsson this year, sources have revealed, paving the way for Valtteri Bottas to take the vacant seat at Mercedes. After weeks of speculation about who would replace Nico Rosberg at Mercedes - with Wehrlein and Bottas the clear favourites from the start - it appears that the final steps are now being made to get everything signed off formally.
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Hamas has been at odds with rival political party Fatah and the Palestinian Authority in the occupied West Bank.
In its 10 years of rule in Gaza, Hamas has been a source of controversy at home, in Israel, the Arabian Peninsula and over the Atlantic in the US.
For much of the last decade, Hamas leaders have been at odds with rival political party Fatah and the Palestinian Authority in the occupied West Bank.
Hamas leaders announced a change in their charter at a conference in Qatar last month.
The new document distances Hamas from the Muslim Brotherhood and more closely aligns the group with the objectives of the Palestinian Authority
What are the risks of squeezing Hamas further?
Presenter: Dareen Abughaida
Guests: Usamah Hamdan, Hamas politburo member and spokesman.
Mustafa Barghouti, former Palestinian information minister and secretary general of the Palestinian National Initiative.
Ahmed Alburai, Political columnist and lecturer, Istanbul Aydin University.
Source: Al Jazeera News
When Ezequiel Carrera fouled a ball off his right foot during the Blue Jays’ 8-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday, manager John Gibbons didn’t think anything of it.
Toronto’s left fielder returned to the batter’s box hobbling briefly, later holding court with Jays’ trainers in the dugout. It wasn’t until after that Gibbons was made aware of an injury.
“Later on it was pretty painful, he had trouble walking,” the manager said.
It turns out the seemingly innocuous incident was more serious than originally thought. Toronto put Carrera on the 10-day disabled list on Wednesday with a fracture in the top of his right foot.
Carrera is the 16th Jay forced to the sidelines this season; his stint on the DL is the 20th for the team.
ATHENS, May 30 (Reuters) - Greece received five expressions of interest for a majority stake in its biggest oil refiner Hellenic Petroleum, the country's privatisations agency said on Wednesday.
Initial interest was submitted by: Alrai Group Holdings Limited, a consortium comprising Carbon Asset Management DWC-LLC and Alshaheen Group, Gupta Family Group Alliance, Glencore Energy UK and Vitol Holding B.V.
Greece and Paneuropean Oil and Industrial Holding are jointly selling a stake of at least 50.1 percent in the refiner.
The deadline for making submissions expired at 1400 GMT on Wednesday. (Reporting by George Georgiopoulos and Angeliki Koutantou. Editing by Jane Merriman)
Former BBNaija finalist, Alex has taken to her social media to share some positive words to keep herself away from negativity.
She took to her Instagram to share another photo showing off the henna tattoo and wrote:
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The family of LaRee Ericson wishes to thank family and friends for the love and support at the passing of our mother. The prayers, cards, flowers, food, money and phone calls were much appreciated. Thanks to president Barry Taggart and the ladies of the Middle Canyon Ward for making everything so perfect. Special thanks to Canyon Care and Hospice and the staff of the Gathering Place — your love, respect and compassion for our mother was beyond wonderful. We thank you all.
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Do you know what medical tourism is?
This week’s commentary discusses the concept of medical tourism and how it can help the local economy. Plus we touch on the North Korea situation and the Rail (again).
I am headed to the National U. S. Small Business Administration Board meeting for regulatory fairness in DC on August 25. Should be very interesting this year with the current Trump administration’s focus on regulatory reduction and reform being on the agenda. I will be providing testimony on behalf of the four liquor commissions in Hawaii plus the Jones Act with Grassroot Institute’s CEO Keli’i Akina.
Lastly, if you know of a person or company that has a success story to tell, please let me know. They might be the perfect guest for the Business in Hawaii Show. Email me at reg@regbaker.com with suggested guest name and email.
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Diane McIntosh, a psychiatrist and clinical professor in UBC’s department of psychiatry, wrote an op-ed for The Province about pharmacare in B.C.
She wrote that “B.C. is the only province in the country without pharmacare access to any long-acting stimulants for adults with ADHD.”
How much do the entrepreneurs in Kyrgyzstan spend on payment of taxes. The head of IFC office Martin Naegele told at the presentation on the study of costs of business to comply with mandatory requirements of tax legislation.
According to him, the annual economic effect of the reforms and reduction of the administrative burden on private business is estimated at $ 1.8 million in 2014 and 2.2 million — in 2016.
The average cost of one taxpayer for administration of all taxes in 2012 was 30,000 soms, by 2016 it fell to 25,600 soms, or 13%.
'Dead West' is a road movie that focuses on a serial killer who is on a cross country road trip in search of love. Dissatisfied with the women he meets; he begins a killing spree.
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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- A man was shot in the hip early Monday morning in New Brighton and transported to a nearby hospital.
Police responded just before 1 a.m. to 81 Jersey St. for a report of shots fired, according to an NYPD spokesman.
The 19-year-old victim was transported to Richmond University Medical Center in West Brighton and is expected to survive, police said.
It was uncertain if the victim lived at the address, and he was initially uncooperative with police in regard to the ongoing investigation, the spokesman said.
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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.– Police say a man was fatally shot Monday on the city’s near east side.
Officers responded to the 2800 block of Brookside Avenue around 3:20 p.m.
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department said a male victim was injured in the shooting and later died.No further information was provided.
This story is developing and will be updated as more information becomes available.
SAN FRANCISCO — A high-profile sexual misconduct case that cost 12 Northern California officers their jobs is fizzling in court.
Charges were dismissed this week against an officer and a former sheriff's deputy charged with sexually abusing the teen daughter of an Oakland police dispatcher. A judge earlier tossed out the criminal case against a third former officer.
Three other former officers have pleaded guilty to misdemeanours and have paid small fines. A misdemeanour case is still pending against one other.
The two latest cases to be dismissed unraveled when a judge ruled Wednesday that former sheriff's deputy Ricardo Perez didn't know the teen was 17-years-old when they engage in consensual sex. Prosecutors on Thursday dismissed a similar case filed against Oakland police officer Giovanni LoVerde.
MARQUETTE — The Marquette Police Department has arrested a man on charges all relating to breaking & entering.
Allan Lee Blondeau, 23, of Marquette, was arrested Friday by the department on a four-count warrant. Blondeau is believed to be behind a recent string of vehicle break-ins in the South Marquette area in early April.
According to police, a portion of the stolen property has been recovered. Blondeau allegedly stole cash and electronic devices from multiple vehicles.
His bond was set at $8,000. The Marquette Police Department is reminding citizens to lock their car doors and to not leave valuables in them when unattended.
The department has also received complaints of bicycles being stolen from homes and garages.
A Arthur J. Wright, 37, of Jamestown was charged Sunday with second-degree harassment, second-degree strangulation and seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance.
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In Gulfport, police are hosting a citizen academy to get the community more engaged in helping keep the city safe.
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Baku. 31 August. REPORT.AZ/ The official representative of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Maria Zakharova commented on the information of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Armenia on the ceasefire violation during the monitoring conducted by the OSCE towards Tovuz region of the Armenian-Azerbaijani border.
Report informs, at the briefing, Maria Zakharova said that on this occasion, experts should assess, having examined circumstances on the spot.
"Russia during the exacerbation of the situation called on the parties to maintain balanced approach, the purpose of which would be not to aggravate the situation, but to move towards a political settlement," she said.
M. Zakharova also said that at the moment there is no information on the preparation of the meeting of the foreign ministers of Azerbaijan and Armenia for organization of the meeting of heads of two states.
Zanu PF is spreading lies about the incident in which Grace assaulted a young woman. Latest developments as we get them.
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Newman kept their unblemished record intact, beating district rivals Country Day 37-21.
Senior running back James Poche ran for 113 yards, with three touchdowns for the Greenies. Quarterback Martin Butcher racked up 235 yards passing and two touchdowns.
The Greenies record moves to 6-0, and 1-0 in district play. Next week Newman takes on Riverside.
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Beloved LB goes off with a win
INDIANAPOLIS — Colts linebacker Robert Mathis left football the way he wanted when Andrew Luck threw a 1-yard TD pass to Jack Doyle with nine seconds left, setting off a frenzied postgame farewell celebration. "You just don't want it to end, but to be in position to say goodbye to the fans and the teammates the way they did, I can't ask for anything more," Mathis said. "I was extremely nervous, like more than usual for some reason. I guess for obvious reasons."
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Feb 2 (OPTA) - results from the Super League matches on Friday Hull Kingston Rovers (0) 6 Wakefield (18) 28 Salford (6) 12 Wigan (10) 40 St Helens (22) 46 Castleford (0) 6
Two men were injured during an early morning home invasion in Tumwater on Monday. Staff file Wichita Eagle
An airline pilot is facing charges in Canada after police say he was found by his co-pilot passed out in the cockpit of a Boeing 737 before it was set to take off.
Calgary police say the gate crew as well as crewmembers on the aircraft indicated that Miroslav Gronych was behaving strangely ahead of his scheduled flight Saturday. Sgt. Paul Stacey says the co-pilot later found the 37-year-old captain “slumped over in the seat” of the airliner.
The pilot was escorted from the plane and charged with having a blood-alcohol level above .08 and controlling an aircraft while impaired. Police allege Gronych had three times the legal amount of alcohol in his system.
Sunwing Airlines calls it “a very unfortunate matter.”
The Mexico-bound plane later took off with another pilot.
Norwegian aluminum maker apologizes for pollution in Brazil
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — A Norwegian aluminum maker operating in Brazil is apologizing for polluting a river and promising to make changes so that it doesn't happen again.
In a statement Monday, the CEO of Norsk Hydro, Svein Richard Brandtzaeg, called the discharge of rain and surface water into the Para River "unacceptable." Brandtzaeg went on to apologize and say an ongoing environmental review of its practices would be expanded.
The company's plant is located in the city of Barcarena in the northern state of Para. Last month, residents alerted environmental authorities to a reddish hue in puddles and flooded areas near the river after some heavy rains.
Authorities said they found areas of irregular discharge. The company initially said it had not released untreated water into the environment, then said it would investigate.
KINGSTON, Jamaica -- In response to requests by some CARICOM member states for updated arbitration legislation, the Canadian government-funded project Improved Access to Justice in the Caribbean has drafted a Model Arbitration Bill for the region. This Bill will be reviewed at a meeting of the IMPACT Justice Arbitration Legislation Committee on February 16 and 17 at the Faculty of Law, UWI Mona Campus, Kingston, Jamaica.
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March 30 Oceania Natural Ltd
* Operational performance is likely to vary by more than 10 pct from the targeted key operating milestones for the year ended 31 March 2017
* Has now approved a “one off” sale of Manuka honey to a distributor at a reduced margin
* Total revenue for FY17 is likely to be in the range of NZ$2.250 mln to NZ$2.400 mln, compared to the FY17 target of NZ$2.220 mln Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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"I had read pretty well everything Ayn Rand had written during her lifetime but there are some of her posthumously published works I had not got around to. This is one of them. It is an edited transcript of a series of informal discussion she held with friends and fans in her living room in 1958, finally edited and published in 2000. And it is a terrific addition to her works." (04/16/17)
http://jollylibertarian.blogspot.com/2017/04/book-review-art-of-fiction-by-ayn-rand.html
April 10 Aptevo Therapeutics Inc
* Aptevo Therapeutics presents new clinical data evaluating the safety and efficacy of Ixinity in children with Hemophilia B
* Aptevo Therapeutics Inc - data suggest that Ixinity appears to be safe and well tolerated in the subject population
* Aptevo Therapeutics Inc - new data is comparable to results from overall patient population studied in pivotal clinical trial of Ixinity
* Aptevo Therapeutics - Adverse events in study believed to be related to Ixinity were hyperhidrosis, fever in one patient, hyperhidrosis in another patient
* Aptevo Therapeutics - "Look forward to building on data set in a pediatric setting to support a label expansion for ixinity in patients under 12 years of age" Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Would you have been able to spot this if it was in your garage?
A Sunshine Coast homeowner spotted an unwelcome guest outside the garage door last week.
When he returned to find it with a mate, the intruder had dissapeared.
They were unable to locate it, and it was eventually found lurking near the man's possessions.
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Lockie Gilding, of Sunshine Coast Snake Catchers 24/7, located the 1.8metre carpet python hiding between boxes.
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"I just picked him up, bagged him up, and took him to nearby bushland and released him into the bush," Gilding told the Sunshine Coast Daily.
Experts say this species of snake can go for months without food.
"He was pretty and happy and relaxed," says Gilding, "He would have just been happy to have a warm place."
When the family's flight is re-routed to New Orleans, Lisa finds herself facing her failures and bolstering her confidence as a jazz musician.
The vessel was carrying about 100 people from Jakarta'a port of Muara Angke to Tidung, a resort island in the Kepulauan Seribu chain located off of Jakarta, when it caught fire Sunday. Seply Madreto, an official from the local Disaster Mitigation Agency, told MetroTV that more than 10 injured victims were rushed to hospitals.
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When Mike encourages his mom, Peggy, to get a job, he never imagines how it will interfere with Molly's life.
The Port of Cascade Locks has applied for a boating facility grant through the Oregon State Marine Board and received $25,000 to repair the boat ramp in Marine Park. The port matches 25 percent of the total, at a cost of $6,250. The Oregon State Marine Board will pay $18,750 to replace and extend the ramp.
“During low water periods, boat trailers are dropping off the ramp, causing many trailers to be towed,” according to a press release from the port. “This causes unsafe boating conditions.”
The U.S. Army Corp of Engineers will carry out in-water work between Nov. 15 and March 15. The port will repair the ramp the week of Feb. 13 for 7-10 days, and during the allowed in-water work period.
The entire ramp end (called a ramp toe) will be replaced and extended by Elk Mountain Construction, based in Sandy.
Call the port at 541-374-2400 for more information. The ramp repair project was originally scheduled for Jan. 16, but was delayed due to snow and ice storms.
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During his Hall of Fame career, Phil Jackson was notorious for his unconventional coaching methods. He loved to make his players do yoga and meditation and read esoteric books on philosophy and self-actualization, and he rarely hesitated to leverage the media to send not-so-subtle messages to his team when he felt they were underperforming.
He was also a big fan of forcing his players to fight through rough stretches during games instead of calling timeouts to regroup. Gregg Popovich is in many ways the antithesis of Jackson and his enigmatic tactics, but none more so than in his strategy toward timeouts.
Not only is Pop prone to call a quick timeout soon after tipoff if his players aren’t executing their game plan effectively, he’s approaching record-breaking proportions in that department.
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Baku. 18 November. REPORT.AZ/ According to preliminary information, up to 5,000 people participate in the march held in support of armed forces of Zimbabwe in Harare.
Report informs referring to the RIA Novosti.
Both black and white population of Zimbabwe and students in academic dress take part in the march.
Law enforcements don’t hamper the movement of people and cars in any way. It was reported that participants of march behave very friendly and don’t disturb public order.
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We’re getting close to the end of the 2017-18 NBA campaign, which is putting the San Antonio Spurs into a weird spot. Sure, there’s a chance that the team might miss the postseason in the absolutely brutal Western Conference, but beyond that, there’s a legitimate question to be asked regarding whether it’s worth bringing Kawhi Leonard back from injury this season.
Leonard has been hindered by a lingering injury to his right quad, and because of it, he’s only appeared in nine game this season. Every time it looks like there might be progress on this front, something seems to pop up that prevents Leonard from meeting his target date.
All of this begs the question whether San Antonio would punt on bringing Leonard back this year. There’s an argument to be made that a lot of pressure would be taken off of both sides if there’s a point of no return for Leonard. Gregg Popovich also made it clear before San Antonio played Golden State on Monday night that he find that idea completely ludicrous.
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CHESTERFIELD, S.C. - A South Carolina sheriff says an 11-month-old girl whose disappearance prompted a brief Amber Alert has been found dead in a diaper box and the mother is in custody.
Chesterfield County Sheriff Jay Brooks told The Associated Press on Tuesday that the child's mother, who had reported a kidnapping, was being held.
Brooks says the body was found in a field about 1,000 yards behind a home in Chesterfield in the state's north. Brooks says the child's mother initially reported someone attacked her and took the child from her arms as she checked the mail Tuesday afternoon.
Brooks says the Amber Alert was canceled "because we don't think there was a kidnapping."
He declined to identify the mother or give further specifics, saying the death was under investigation.
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NEW YORK (AP) - Joakim Noah's absence from the New York Knicks will continue indefinitely.
A team official says Friday that Noah and the Knicks have mutually agreed that he will not be back with the club until further notice.
Noah left the team last week after a dispute with coach Jeff Hornacek. He's already missed a pair of games this week.
The veteran center hasn't reclaimed a rotation spot after missing the start of the season while serving the remainder of a 20-game suspension. That suspension began last season for violating terms of the anti-drug agreement.
The Knicks could try to find a trade for him before next Thursday's deadline. However, a deal will be difficult because he has two more seasons remaining on the $72-million contract he signed in the summer of 2016.
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Rolling Stones tribute band The Stones are live at the Majestic Theatre in Retford this weekend.
Regarded as less a tribute, more a reincarnation, this show began in 2007 and has grown into a full scale Rolling Stones concert with all the big hits, including Satisfaction, Jumpin’ Jack Flash, Start Me Up, Honky Tonk Woman and more.
The show is on Saturday, March 24 and tickets are at http://bit.ly/1coU3TT
“For most of us, the iPhone 8 will arrive in a pristine box, as if it’s materialized out of nowhere to land in our local Apple store,” Luke Dormehl reports for Cult of Mac.
“Things are a bit different if you’re working on the iPhone production line, however,” Dormehl reports. “A pair of new videos which has shown up on Chinese social media gives a glimpse of what that looks like, as Foxconn workers work on the iPhone 8 rear shells.”
Dormehl reports, “While there’s very little that can be learned from these videos about the next-gen iPhones, interestingly they do seem to contradict a pervious report showing allegedly leaked photos of iPhone 8 handsets in Foxconn packaging — complete with rear-mounted Touch ID sensor.”
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April 6 DXC Technology Co
* DXC Technology - On April 3, 2017, DXC, incremental lenders providing such incremental commitments exercised an option under revolving credit agreement
* DXC Technology - Incurrence of incremental revolving commitments resulted in increase in outstanding size of unsecured revolving credit facility to $3.69 billion
* DXC Technology - Exercised an option under revolving credit agreement to incur incremental commitments thereunder in an aggregate amount of $740 million
* DXC Technology - Of $3.69 billion of commitments under credit agreement, $3.62 billion to mature on January 15, 2022, $70 million will mature on January 15, 2021 Source text: [bit.ly/2ni6SNS] Further company coverage:
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* Unit increased share capital from S$2.25 billion to S$2.97 billion via allotment,issue of 724 million ordinary shares at s$1 per share to singtel Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (WFLA) — Social media company Instagram plans to unveil a new app, called Direct, to enhance your one-on-one messaging experience.
The front facing camera will immediately appear on your screen when you open the Direct app, making it similar to rival app Snapchat.
The social media app plans to add more to dominate the filter game, which is currently why Snapchat is so popular.
The new app will become available today in Chile, Israel, Italy, Portugal, Turkey and Uruguay. There is no word when the app will be available in the United States.
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Edhat readers Steve and Dennis captured some amazing surfing photos near Sandspit in the Santa Barbara Harbor. Both locals described how they're teaming up to photograph areas that interest them in Santa Barbara, and edhat readers are lucky enough to be in on the fun.
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Officers from Newtownabbey Neighbourhood Policing Team carried out patrols of Hazelbank Park on Tuesday following further reports of anti-social behaviour.
PSNI intend to increase patrols over the summer period.
A spokesperson said: “There is no doubt that Hazelbank is a beautiful spot, especially in this weather. We are lucky to have it and the facilities are there for all ages to enjoy.
"However, be warned that if you go to the park with the intention of becoming involved in anti-social behaviour, police will be close by to deal with any offences appropriately."
× Bands of showers/thunderstorms spiral outward from Alberto remnant low pressure – few funnel clouds possible
The center of the remnant low pressure originally Tropical Storm Alberto will move east of Chicago through northwest Indiana into southwest Lower Michigan this afternoon/early evening. Bands of showers and thunderstorms will spiral outward from the low pressure with heavy locally flood-producing downpours produced by the stronger storms. There may be isolated damaging wind gusts and even a few weakly rotating funnel clouds associated with these storms.
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× The John Williams Show Full Podcast 10.06.17: Cook County soda tax, an investigation of “fake news,” Chicago Marathon
A few commissioners have added themselves to the list of repeal votes to the Cook County soda tax. Dr. Mike Cirigliano of University of Pennsylvania makes his counterargument to the repeal, and Cook County Commissioner Stanley Moore says he followed the wishes of his constituents. The Bank of America Chicago Marathon is this weekend, so we invite the top American finisher into our studio, Diego Estrada. Then, Professor Jane Kirtley of the School of Media Ethics at University of Minnesota tells John that the government need not make judgment calls on truth in the media. Finally, John finds out what’s making you smile, or laugh, on this week’s Bright Side of Life.
Many foreigners gathered at pubs and cafes in Ta Hien street in Hanoi’s Old Quarter to enjoy the first moments of the year 2017.
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Free Summer Night Movies sponsored by Gift of Wings, Guardian Credit Union and Milwaukee County Parks are back at Veteran's Park this summer!! Our first feature will be Disney's "The Jungle Book" on Saturday, June 10th.
Bring your blankets and chairs and get ready for a fun night at the movies. Gift of Wings will have food, ice cream and beverages for sale. Popcorn is only $1.00 and the movie starts at Dusk!!
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A two-car rollover crash tonight in the northbound lanes of the Merritt Parkway just north of Exit 42 in Westport closed the parkway northbound, state police said. Westport fireighters, aided by Fairfield, extricated one person from a vehicle, which rolled over, according to reports from the scene.
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Adam Gase Breaks Down Day Two Of Minicamp
Dolphins Head Coach Adam Gase met with the media after the team's second practice of minicamp. Hear what Gase saw during the first two practices of minicamp.
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Robert Mathis has been at the heart and soul of this Colts team for the better part of 13 years. Since being drafted in the 5th round of the 2003 draft Mathis has made six Pro Bowls and won a Super Bowl.
He walked off the field for the final time on Monday following the team’s 24-20 win over the Jags, and he did so to thunderous applause from fan and players. He thanked them with an inspiring message about his time in Indy, and how hard the journey was for him to accomplish his dream:
EAGLE -- Eagle senior to be Gabi Peters made things official on Monday, committing to play softball at Stanford.
The reigning 5A SIC Player of the Year chose the Cardinal over several offers. She helped lead the Mustangs to a 5A runner-up finish at state this past season.
“Academically and athletically, it’s just an incredible school, I’m so excited to go there, it’s been a dream school of mine for a really long time.”
“There’s a lot of pressure off my shoulders, it feels good to be done and to know where I’m going. I know as soon as I stepped on campus and on that field, I knew I wanted to be there.”
Peters finished with an 11-2 record in the circle, averaging 11 strikeouts per outing, while also hitting 14 home runs at the plate this year.
“I’m just looking forward to all the new experiences that I’m going to go through down there, the people I’ll meet, the teachers, the academics, all the girls I’ll get to play with.”
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A man was cut free from his car after it collided with a lamppost in the early hours of today.
Firefighters from Durham Fire Station were called to the A690 and A1 roundabout at Carrville at 4.30am.
A 32-year-old man inside an Audi A3 was trapped in his vehicle following the crash, with cutting equipment used to free him from the wreckage.
He was not seriously hurt, but was taken to hospital by ambulance as a precaution.
Khartoum — The Saudi Arabian ambassador to the Sudan, Ali Bin Hassan Jaafar, has underlined the strength and depth of ties linking his country with the Sudan, expressing appreciation for the efforts exerted to facilitate the Hajj and Umra for the Muslims and the developments in the Hajj preparations within the Sudan.
The ambassador met on Monday with the Director General for the Hajj and Umar, Al Mutie Mohamed Ahmed and reviewed arrangement for the preparations of the coming Hajj season.
The ambassador has expressed the readiness of the embassy to facilitate all procedures for the Hajj and Umra for the Sudanese pilgrims.
Al Mutie has meanwhile has expressed appreciation and gratitude for the efforts exerted by the kingdom of Saudi Arabia and by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques for making the trip, stay and performance for the Hajj easy and enjoyable for the pilgrims.
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NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A 19-year-old man was injured in a shooting Saturday in Norfolk.
Officers were called to the 300 block of San Antonio Boulevard around 3:15 p.m. for a gunshot disturbance. When police got to the scene, they found the victim with apparent gunshot wounds.
Police say the man was taken to Sentara Norfolk General Hospital with non life-threatening injuries.
If you know anything about this shooting, call the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP.
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi governor signs nation's most restrictive abortion law, which bans most abortions after 15 weeks.
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In five of the past six seasons, either the AL or the NL has produced a unanimous rookie of the year (Craig Kimbrel in 2011, Mike Trout in 2012, Jose Abreu in 2014, Kris Bryant in 2015 and Corey Seager in 2016). But a strong case can be made that both leagues will have a unanimous winner this season.
That actually has happened three times: 1987 (Mark McGwire, Benito Santiago); 1993 (Tim Salmon, Mike Piazza); and 1997 (Nomar Garciparra, Scott Rolen).
But with Aaron Judge and Cody Bellinger bashing, here’s why this season could be the fourth:
While flooding concerns will remain in place for much of the region due to the recent storm activity, all the run off has also brought an environmental concern. Normally, the facility processes a little more than a million gallons of water each day.
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A rise in the number of homeless people and beggars on the streets of Leighton Buzzard of late has been reported.
A number of people have contacted the town council about the situation, who have alerted Central Beds Council as it is charged with addressing homelessness issues.
A town council spokesman said: “We have received correspondence from residents and businesses concerned for the welfare [of those on the streets]. The concerns raised have been passed to Central Bedfordshire Council as the social care provider.
“In terms of town council support, the Town Mayor has chosen the homeless as one of his charities for this year. Furthermore, the homeless service has successfully applied for and received both general as well as guaranteed grants from the town council for its work in supporting the night shelter at the Black Horse.”
A $25bn sale of Australian shopping centre owner Westfield Corporation has given bankers at Deutsche Bank, Rothschild and UBS their second multibillion-dollar deal in that market in less than a week.
Paris-based commercial real estate firm Unibail-Rodamco has made a cash-and-share offer to buy Australia's Westfield, which runs shopping centres in the UK and US. The offer values Westfield at $24.7bn, according to a statement from the companies, and has been recommended by the target's board of directors.
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ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Rob Gray scored 20 points, Devin Davis had key points late and Houston held off UCF 69-65 on Saturday.
Davis split two UCF defenders and laid the ball in just before the shot clock ran out for a 65-61 lead with a minute to go and added two free throws with 34 seconds remaining for a six-point lead.
Gray was 7-of-15 shooting with five assists. Corey Davis Jr. had three 3-pointers and 15 points while Breaon Brady grabbed nine rebounds.
The Cougars (17-5, 7-3 American) led the whole way and were up 10 with 15:21 remaining before the Knights (14-8, 5-5) got within two, the final time at 63-61 on B.J. Taylor's bucket with 2:13 left.
A.J. Davis had 13 points and 10 rebounds with Taylor adding 15 points and Ceasar DeJesus and Davon Griffin 10 points each for UCF.
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A day after James Brossett dodged the death penalty through a plea deal in a capital murder case stemming from the 2015 murder of his ex-girlfriend Laura Patschke at her Crawford home, the victim's family released a statement accepting the plea agreement. Brossett, 50 of Arlington, will serve life in prison without parole for Patschke's murder, along with a second life sentence for attempted murder for shooting and wounding her teenage son.
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Equities research analysts expect Las Vegas Sands Corp. to post sales of $3.12 billion for the current fiscal quarter, Zacks reports. Four analysts have provided estimates for Las Vegas Sands Corp.'s earnings.
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Any human who was once a teen, or currently a teen, or a teen-to-be knows the importance of a very special place in the mall devoted to the ideals of human beauty: Claire’s. It is the temple where 100 million people so far have gotten their ears pierced, and plenty more have bought cheap jewelry to complete their lewk.
Sadly, the chain is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. According to its bankruptcy filing, Claire's has reached a deal with its creditors to reduce its debt by approximately $1.9 billion.
Claire’s, like many other retailers, has been suffering for a while, and in 2016 it closed more than 150 stores, according to the Washington Post. In 2015, it struck a deal to have hundreds of concession stores in Toys 'R' Us, though that plan was doomed as well: Last week the toy store said it would be closing its US stores.
A Wytheville man faces two counts of attempted capital murder of a police officer and a long list of other charges after a chase in Carroll County that resulted in shots fired. According to Carroll County Sheriff J.B. Gardner, on May 11 at approximately 9:35 p.m. Deputy Trevor Carico observed a stolen vehicle from a previous residential break-in reported earlier in the day.
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After England's dramatic victory over Colombia, the eight teams for the World Cup quarter-finals are decided.
The world has a two-day break from the tournament before it resumes again on Friday, July 6 with four mouth-watering ties to look forward to.
Uruguay's powerful defence will be hoping to cancel out the threat of France's Kylian Mbappe before Neymar's Brazil take on Belgium's Golden Generation.
The other two quarter-finals see host nation Russia attempt to defy the odds and beat a Luka Modric led Croatia while England will be hoping to take another step toward bringing football home against Sweden.
Here are the dates and kick-off times for the quarter-finals:
July 6
Uruguay v France, 3pm
Brazil v Belgium, 7pm
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Sweden v England, 3pm
Russia v Croatia, 7pm
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For most of the past year, Adam Cole eventually signing with WWE was viewed as a foregone conclusion by most wrestling reporters, pundits, and fans. It was all a question of his Ring of Honor contract finally running out, and how soon after his no-compete he might pop up, either in the crowd at an NXT event (as is the custom), or directly debuting on NXT television.
Cole has never made any bones about the fact that he’d very much like to go to WWE. The only three-time ROH Champion in history has even gone on record as saying he’d prefer to start his WWE career in NXT before moving to the main roster. (Not that that’s not a mandatory step for most people who sign with the company.) The most recent report we heard after Cole’s contract with ROH expired was that he had offers on the table from every major wrestling company you could think of, as you’d imagine both Ring of Honor and New Japan would like to keep one of the (former) focal points of the Bullet Club around.
Washington Redskins coach Jay Gruden plans to address players saying they are not being prepared to compete as he tries to move past consecutive blowout loss and get ready for the Arizona Cardinals.
After a 30-13 loss Sunday at the Los Angeles Chargers dropped the Redskins to 5-8, safety D.J. Swearinger repeated a theme from an earlier defeat that practices were too lackadaisical and the team wasn't prepared and was going to fail. Gruden says he'll talk to Swearinger about his concerns.
Gruden fielded several questions on his conference call Monday about preparation, answering that it's on him, his staff and players to make sure everyone's "fully ready to play." The coach says injuries and a revolving roster have presented a challenge for Washington this season.
The Redskins have already placed 13 players on injured reserve and could have more. Linebacker Chris Carter is set for surgery on his broken right fibula, and starting inside linebacker Zach Brown will have an MRI on his right foot.
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Workshops are offered to those who want to participate in the community air pollution and weather monitoring program and live in the Claremont, Montclair, Chino and Riverside areas For more information, call the Riverside-Corona Resource Conservation District at 951-683-7691, ext 223 or 207; or the Chino Basin district at 909-626-2711. Most days from May through September, we endure unhealthful levels of ozone, a lung-searing gas that forms when emissions from vehicles, factories and other sources percolate in the sun-baked atmosphere.
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China's central bank has left interest rates unchanged, unlike its decision in March when it raised rates within hours of the Federal Reserve's hike.
The Swiss National Bank held its negative rates, stating the move and its willingness to intervene in the forex market will ease pressure on the franc.
Attention now shifts to the Bank of England, which could be more inclined to maintain its loose monetary policy following last week's surprise election results.
Today and tomorrow will also see rate decisions in Turkey, Russia and Japan.
Meet our Pet of the Day: Branson!
Branson needs a great home to help him get a surgery done. His front leg will have to be amputated up to the shoulder because he has irreparable nerve damage. He may have been hit by a car. He did come to the shelter as a stray. He's a great guy. He will need to be neutered. He's only about a year old. Branson is very well behaved, relaxed, just a nice cat, but it's likely he's in some pain.
If you're interested in Branson, or want to learn more about the other animals up for adoption, contact the Chippewa County Humane Association.
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At the 2018 World MMA Awards on Tuesday, Aljamain Sterling said he’s looking to fight Cody Stamann next.
At the 2018 World MMA Awards on Tuesday, Aljamain Sterling said he’s looking to fight Cody Stamann next. Sterling took a victory over Brett Johns in April.
The UFC bantamweight also spoke about where he stands in the division, working with the Serra-Longo camp and what it’s like to watch two of his brothers try to make it in MMA.
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TOMPKINS TWP., MI - Firefighters on Saturday afternoon attempted to rescue two hunting dogs from the Grand River, but were unable to save either animal.
Crews, summoned about 1:15 p.m. Feb 3, spotted one dog beneath the water off Dixon Road, north of Wood Road. Using a large branch and a long pole, they pulled the dog from the river.
Resuscitation efforts, however, proved futile. "It did have a heartbeat for a little bit, but then nothing," Rives-Tompkins Assistant Chief Will Ellis said.
Firefighters could not see the second dog. The water was moving quickly and crews assumed the dog was in the river, Ellis said.
The homeowners had called for help. The dogs, firefighters were told, had gone in the water, which runs behind the property. Ellis was not sure of the preceding circumstances.
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Leeds United co-owner Andrea Radrizzani is on his way to Elland Road for this afternoon's crucial Championship clash against Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Garry Monk's men earned a late draw against Newcastle United on Good Friday, with Chris Wood popping up with a late leveller.
Now they will bid to make the Easter break a good one by taking all three points against Wolves, something which would mean a big step towards locking down a spot in the playoffs.
And watching on will be Radrizzani.
The Italian businessman posted a photograph on Instagram and wrote: "On the way. #leeds ."
Radrizzani took a 50 per cent shareholding in Leeds earlier this year and could acquire the remaining 50 per cent from chairman Massimo Cellino in the summer.
He is set to hold talks with head coach Monk in June as the club look to plot the way ahead with the former Swansea City manager.
Monk signed a one-year contract at Elland Road last summer, succeeding Steve Evans.
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Arsene Wenger's Arsenal have won just one of their last five Premier League games
Middlesbrough have captain George Friend on the bench following a calf injury.
Boro's only absentee is Calum Chambers, who is not able to face his parent club.
Arsenal have also been boosted by the return of their captain Laurent Koscielny after two games out with an Achilles problem.
Petr Cech returns after a calf injury but Lucas Perez and David Ospina remain on the sidelines for the Gunners.
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Dorsey will start at shooting guard for Friday's preseason game against the Pistons, Keith Langlois of Pistons.com reports.
With Kent Bazemore (rest) and Marco Belinelli (rest) both out Friday, Dorsey will draw the start and should see extended run. The rookie was selected 41st overall in the draft this year.
JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli military says it has struck Hamas military positions in the Gaza Strip after Palestinian militants fired a rocket toward southern Israel.
Israeli planes and tanks shelled the Palestinian territory on Monday after the rocket strike, in what was the latest in a series of cross-border exchanges that have left at least four Palestinians dead. No injuries were reported Monday.
Monday's strikes came a day after Israel said it destroyed a tunnel built by Hamas that ran several hundred meters (yards) into Israeli territory. Hamas threatened Israel with a "heavy price" for demolishing the tunnel.
Palestinians and Israeli forces have clashed across the West Bank and along the Gaza border following President Donald Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
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These Valentine’s cards are such to get you the partner of your dreams…
Some of the Valentine’s cards on sale are way too mushy for most of us. What’s wrong with a simple ‘Happy Valentine’s Day’? Why do people think that we all need to declare our love with a soppy 50 line poem?
Well, for the less flamboyant of us, there’s good news! What could be as far away from a love poem as possible? Donald Trump, that’s what.
Yes, some genius has taken Trump’s well known facts and phrases and made hilarious Valentine’s cards out of them.
Take a look at this selection!
All things considered, these cards do highlight some of the outrageous, racist and inappropriate actions that are becoming a reality of life in America.
They are pretty funny though with the seriousness aside, and with all the chaos happening in America, it’s good to know that people are still able to laugh about their new President.
For more brilliant card ideas, look back on what we did last year.
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Rome, May 30 - US ratings agency Moody's on Wednesday placed 12 Italian banks under observation for a possible downgrade following a possible downgrade of Italy's sovereign rating. They are: Unicredit, Intesa Sanpaolo, Banca Imi, Cdp, Mediobanca, Bnl, Fca Bank, Credito Emiliano, Cariparma, Cassa Centrale Raiffeisen, Invitalia and Banca del Mezzogiorno. The agency said recently it is reconsidering Italy's BAA2 rating.
Bennett Sousa was drafted in the 34th round
Virginia junior pitcher Bennett Sousa was selected by the Washington Nationals in the Major League Baseball Draft on Wednesday.
Sousa was picked in the 34th round (1033 overall) by the Nats.
The lefthander was the sixth UVa player selected in the 2017 MLB Draft.
The Cavaliers have had 75 players drafted in Brian O'Connor's 14 seasons in Charlottesville.
Sousa (3-0) led the Wahoos with 24 appearances this season, and he had 44 strikeouts in 33 innings pitched.
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A Marine and his daughter received a lovely surprise of an unexpected, beautiful tea party together.Lizette Porter set up the special tea party and photo shoot for her husband, U.S. Marine Corps Drill Instructor Keven Porter, and their 4-year-old daughter Ashley."My husband had no idea what was going to happen until we showed up to the shoot," Lizette told ABC News . "He was hesitant at first, but after a little talking, I was able to convince him. He would do anything for Ashley."Due to Keven's demanding work schedule, he often misses out on one-on-one time with his daughter. Lizette likes to make the most of their time together.She said, "I got emotional watching them just be themselves and see how much she loves her daddy."
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — A handful of states in the Midwest now surrounded by neighbors with so-called right-to-work laws are facing new efforts aimed at changing their labor laws.
In Ohio, two Republican lawmakers want to put the issue before voters in two years. Missouri’s new right-to-work law will go to a statewide referendum in November.
It was just under six years ago that Indiana became the first Rust Belt state to enact right-to-work by blocking mandatory union fees in workplaces.
More followed suit, leaving Ohio, Illinois and Missouri nearly surrounded.
Right-to-work backers in those three states contend they’re now at a disadvantage because they believe the laws make nearby states more business friendly and attract jobs.
But union leaders argue that right-to-work rules mean lower wages and less protection for workers.
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MOSCOW Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday after holding talks with U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson that Moscow and Washington broadly agreed that the only solution to a brewing crisis over North Korea was via a political solution.
Lavrov said the two countries had some differences on the issue however which he referred to as potentially significant "nuances."
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Pep Guardiola's side once again showed why they're the league's runaway winners, putting five goals past Swansea City on Sunday
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Chandini, who was last seen in Mannar Vagaiyara, has a slew of releases this year, including Raja Ranguski and Vanangamudi.
The actor has also signed a new film titled Aila, which was officially launched on Sunday. Talking to CE about the film, Chandini says, “Aila is a women-centric film. Though it’s got horror elements, I wouldn’t call it an out-and-out horror film.
There’s also a nice twist to it. The script gives me a lot of scope to perform and I’m glad that I got such a film so early in my career. The film will go on floors from July, and will be shot in Chennai and Kerala, as well as in Europe where a song will be shot.”Aila is directed by debutant RV, an associate of SJ Suryah, and produced by Riyanka films. The rest of the cast and crew are yet to be finalised.
Jaguars sign FB Tommy Bohanon, WR Larry Pinkard
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The Jacksonville Jaguars have signed Tommy Bohanon, giving them a fullback on their roster for the first time in three years.
The Jaguars, who are expected to be more committed to the ground game under new coach Doug Marrone, opted not to carry a blocking back the past two seasons. They instead used tight ends and extra linemen in short-yardage and goal-line situations.
Jacksonville also signed receiver Larry Pinkard on Monday, the first day of the team's offseason program.
Bohanon was a seventh-round pick by the New York Jets in 2013. He started 14 games in three seasons with the Jets, totaling 20 carries for 67 yards and 17 receptions for 155 yards.
Pinkard signed as an undrafted rookie with Green Bay in 2015.
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BERLIN (AP) — More than 100 outfits created by Gianni Versace from the 1970s to the 1990s are going on show in Berlin, some 20 years after the designer's death.
Organizers of the "Gianni Versace Retrospective" exhibition opening Tuesday at the German capital's Kronprinzenpalais put together the show with contributions from private collectors around the world. The wide-ranging exhibit covers both women's and menswear, and includes pieces such as a tailcoat ensemble with striped waistcoat made for Sting's wedding in 1992.
Co-curator Karl von der Ahe said the show stemmed from a chance meeting with a major Versace collector, which generated a desire to "show the breadth of the work." He said that the collectors "all have their ambition and a certain jealousy."
The exhibition runs until April 13.
Public consultations should be held to consider whether more retailers, including grocery stores, major malls and business improvement areas, should be allowed to remain open on holidays, according to a city staff report to be considered by the city’s licensing and standards committee on Tuesday.
The current system in Toronto is a pastiche of bylaws and exemptions that makes it difficult for consumers to know where they can shop on holidays.
Depending on the situation, there are exemptions for size, location, number of employees and type of goods sold.
On any given holiday, consumers may or may not be able to shop at their local grocery store, but they can shop for clothes at Forever 21 at the Toronto Eaton Centre, which is open every day of the year except Christmas Day.
“All of this stuff needs to be changed because it’s out of date, it does not in any way reflect the realities of shopping in Toronto today,” said Gary Sands, spokesperson for the Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers.
You've probably heard horror stories on the news, but haven't considered that you or your customers could be victims of ransomware. Better think again.
The number and complexity of ransomware attacks are increasing. Those who want to wreak havoc on your systems and take your money are getting more sophisticated with their approach.
Fortunately, there are steps partners can take to protect their customers and recover their data quickly in the event of a loss.
This one-stop shop takes you through the basics of ransomware and offers help with some critical decisions that you, the partner – or the business owner – should take. Like what you see? When finished, go here for access to our in-depth report on the topic.
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SUMITON, Ala. (WIAT) — An investigation is underway after a person is confirmed dead after a mobile home fire. The fire happened late Tuesday night near the intersection of Hull and Whitlow Roads in Sumiton.
Sumiton Fire Investigators will return to the site of a deadly fire Wednesday morning. Sumiton Police are on the scene and will stay throughout the morning monitoring the house.
We know from the looks of it this home is completely gutted. We will update you with more information as we receive it.
PARIS — Henri Michel, who played for France at the World Cup and later coached the team to the semifinals at the 1986 tournament, has died. He was 70.
France's Professional Footballers Association wrote on Twitter that Michel died Tuesday morning.
Michel was an accomplished midfielder who played almost his entire career at Nantes and helped the club win three French league titles. He played 58 times for France, including two games at the 1978 World Cup in Argentina.
In 1986, Michel coached the France team to the semifinals in Mexico. The team included his former teammates Michel Platini, Patrick Battiston and Dominique Rocheteau. France lost to West Germany, and then beat Belgium in the third-place game.
A man with a pipe bomb strapped to his body set off the crude device in the subway near Times Square on Monday morning.
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Las Vegas Strip headliner David Copperfield is due to return to the witness stand in a lawsuit by a British tourist who claims he was seriously hurt in a fall while taking part in one of Copperfield’s signature illusions in 2013.
The magician resumes testimony Tuesday after last week revealing secrets behind a trick that appears to make volunteer audience members vanish onstage and appear a few moments later in the back of the theatre.
Plaintiff Gavin Cox of Kent, England, alleges he fell after being hurried by stagehands through an MGM Grand hotel alleyway coated with a powdery residue near a trailer-sized trash bin.
Copperfield’s lawyers lost pretrial bids to close proceedings to the public to avoid revealing performance secrets
Cox and his wife are seeking unspecified damages.
ATHENS, Greece — Dimitris Pelkas scored twice as PAOK thrashed Panathinaikos 4-0 Sunday in the Greek league.
Pelkas scored in the eight minute with a swerving long-range shot and made it 2-0 in the 51st from close up after evading three defenders.
Efthimis Coulouris added a penalty in the 67th and Aleksandar Prijovic completed the rout in the 78th.
Panathinaikos lost Emanuel Insua to a second yellow card in the 66th for handling the ball inside the area, just before PAOK’s third goal. Ten minutes later, PAOK’s Robert Mak was dismissed for pushing an opponent.
Second-place PAOK is a point behind leader Olympiakos and one point ahead of Atromitos and AEK. Atromitos beat Levadiakos 1-0, and AEK hosts Kerkyra on Monday.
Also, Asteras won 3-1 at Apollon, and Lamia drew 1-1 at Giannena.
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Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday hailed the Centre's decision to raise the MSP of kharif crops and described it as a "historic and great step" towards doubling the farmers' income.
Talking to reporters, Fadnavis thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for fulfilling the promise of giving farmers' minimum support price 1.5 times higher than the production cost.
He said the announcement of an increase in MSP of all major crops for 2018-19 was historic. "1.5 times MSP of production cost will bring huge relief to our farmers. It is a great step towards doubling farmer's income," Fadnavis said.
State Agriculture minister |Sadabhau Khot also welcomed the moved.
Talking to reporters outside the Assembly, Khot said, "It is a historic decision and a big step towards stopping farmers' suicides. The crops will now get a good price and the farmer will be able to cover his cost of production.
Cristiano Ronaldo mocked Lionel Messi’s iconic goal celebration, after he scored in Sunday’s El Clasico.
The 32-year-old held up his shirt to the Barcelona fans, just as Messi did to Real Madrid supporters, when he netted the winner in the La Liga clash between the two sides towards the end of last season.
It backfiredspectacularly for Ronaldo, as he was shown a yellow card for it.
He was then sent off few moments later, after the referee deemed he dived inside the area in order to win a penalty.
Frustrated by the decision, Ronaldo petulantly pushed the referee after he was shown the red card.
The Real superstar could now face a 12-match ban.
SOCHI, Russia, April 29 Formula One championship leader Sebastian Vettel secured Ferrari's first pole position since 2015 on Saturday with team mate Kimi Raikkonen completing a front row sweep at the Russian Grand Prix.
The pole, Vettel's 47th, ended a run of 18 in a row for world champions Mercedes who had Valtteri Bottas and Lewis Hamilton right behind the two red cars in third and fourth places.
Vettel, a four-times world champion with Red Bull, has won two of the first three races and leads triple champion Hamilton by seven points.
As a measure of Ferrari's achievement in breaking the Mercedes stranglehold and returning to form, the pole was only the Italian team's sixth since 2008. (Reporting by Alan Baldwin, editing by Pritha Sarkar)
Maryland man accused of hitting swimmers with jet ski
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — A Maryland man has been accused of striking swimmers with a jet ski and making sexual comments to a police officer.
News outlets report 28-year-old Joseph B. Ireland was charged Sunday with attempted murder and assault. WBAL-TV quotes Maryland Natural Resources Police as saying officers responded to Dobbins Island for a report of people fighting. Police say that after people involved in the fight entered the water, Ireland struck at least two of them with the jet ski.
Charging documents say Ireland's blood alcohol level was measured at .22 several hours after the reported attack. They also say Ireland made lewd comments to officers, including calling the arresting officer "Corporal Sexy." The documents say Ireland also told the officers he would fight them.
It's unclear if Ireland has a lawyer.
Newey no guarantee of success says Ricciardo
Daniel Ricciardo says it should be no great surprise that Red Bull is having to fight back in 2017.
Actually, many paddock insiders are shocked that, with a big rule change and Adrian Newey at the design table, Red Bull is over a second per lap off Mercedes and Ferrari's pace.
But Italy's Autosprint quotes Ricciardo as questioning whether the 'Newey equals success' equation is fair.
"Adrian Newey is certainly a great name, but Ferrari, Mercedes, the top teams all have great departments too," he said in Bahrain.
Ricciardo said Red Bull has plenty of catching up to do, but backed the team to be able to strongly develop the 2017 car.
"We have a great capacity for development and it's in that area that we were particularly good last year."
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Unbelievable images in the streets of cities and towns across the UK. The spirits were high and so was the consumption of alcohol, as it becomes more than obvious in the following photos.
It was apparently a wild party that reminded us the images we have all seen with British tourists in the Greek islands or Ibiza…
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A 2013 Rivals three-star recruit from Chandler, Arizona, center Bryce Holland was one of former Army head coach Rich Ellerson's recruits who stayed the course to play for current Black Knights mentor, Jeff Monken.
Holland came in direct and played in 6 games with two starts at guard as a plebe (freshman). He missed the entire 2015 season with an injury but returned from rehab to earn the starting spot at center in 2016, and he has started all 26 games since that time.
He was selected for the Rimington Watch List in 2017, and was named to the All-Independent first team by Phil Steele and the All-Bowl team by ESPN.
This spring he was elected one of the team’s tri-captains.
While the province works on a plan that will span a decade to eliminate large residential facilities for Nova Scotians with mental disabilities, a thousand wait for placement in "small group option homes," and the province is no longer making permanent placements into larger residential settings. As of April 12, there were 929 individuals between the ages of 17 and 80 on a wait list or in large facilities seeking a transfer to a small group option home.
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The Riviera Golf Club will stage its 19th Invitational Tournament from February 8 to 10 in its Silang, Cavite course.
List-up is ongoing with an entry fee of P12,000 for member-guest and member-member divisions, and P14,000 for the guest team.
The tournament fee is inclusive of use of golf cart, breakfast and cocktails, one practice round, P5,000 worth of merchandise, and a raffle entry.
The event is open to the public with three categories to play.
For inquiries, call the Riviera membership office at (02) 888-9089 local 203 and 204.
GREAT FALLS, Mont. (AP) — A 36-year-old Montana man has been sentenced nearly 42 years in prison for producing child pornography while he violently abused a girl several times a week over a period of years.
Timothy Allen Weaver of Dearborn pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual exploitation of children and one count of receiving child pornography. He was sentenced Tuesday by U.S. District Judge Brian Morris in Great Falls.
Federal prosecutors say the Cascade County sheriff’s department was investigating Weaver in August 2016 when a search of his residence turned up child pornography on his computer and other devices. Prosecutors say the images they found indicated he violently abused a girl, including choking her, several times a week between 2011 and 2016.
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Our favourite has got to be "you get the feeling you need to sneeze often, but it never happens"
A refugee girl carries her belongings as she disembarks the Nissos Samos ferry that sailed from the island of Lesvos at the port of Piraeus on Monday. The ship was carrying 265 refugees that were previously housed at the island's Moria camp. Authorities said they will be distributed among several facilities across the broader Athens area. [Orestis Panagiotou/EPA]
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) – A Richmond man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison in the killing of a 19-year-old woman who was found bludgeoned to death in a driveway.
Mark Sheppard Jr. entered an Alford plea to second-degree murder Thursday in the 2016 death of Shy’nisha Walker of Richmond. Under an Alford plea, defendants do not have to admit guilt, but acknowledge that prosecutors likely have enough evidence to convict.
Prosecutors alleged that Sheppard killed Walker because he feared she would implicate him in a fraud scheme.
Walker’s body was found in Amelia County. She had been bludgeoned in the head with a mallet.
Stephon Wallace of Chesterfield County was also charged in connection with Walker’s murder in May of 2016. Wallace’s trial date has been set for Dec. 7, 2017.
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Kate Middleton and Prince William love to compete with each other!
On Friday, the royal couple was spotted having a snowball fight while at the Holmenkollen Ski Arena in Oslo, Norway. The series of photos above show the Duchess of Cambridge throwing a snowball at her husband.
Earlier this week, Kate, who is expecting her third child, challenged William to a hockey shootout while visiting an outdoor skating rink at Vasaparken park in Stockholm. The couple has been on a royal tour of Sweden and Norway this week and they seem to be having a great time on their visit.
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"Google has reached a settlement with Russia’s Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) agency in the antitrust case the Russian search rival Yandex had originally filed, claiming Google had violated local competition rules. The case revolved around how Google had required handset makers to pre-load their devices with Google apps and services in order to also gain access the Google Play Store application. FAS had imposed a fine of 438M RUB (~$7.8M) on Google …. Per the terms of the agreement, Google will no longer demand exclusivity of its applications on Android devices in Russia, and it will not restrict the pre-installation of any competing search engines and applications — including on the Android home screen, FAS states." (04/17/17)
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Republican Congressman Steve Scalise was shot in Virginia this morning in a shooting that included the shooting of two police officers, according to national reports. The shooting took place around 7:30am at a baseball practice. Some reports indicate the gunman is dead. This is a developing story; listen to ABC News at the top of each hour for updates.
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An Israeli soldier in a field of ranunculus flowers in the southern Israeli Kibbutz of Nir Yitzhak, located along the Israeli-Gaza Strip border on April 12, 2017.
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Spring is finally here.
And with the new season comes new landscapes and flowers blooming around the world.
In California, wildflowers are popping up across the state after years of extreme drought and a wet winter. The relatively rare and lush "super blooms" have caused tourist boom to the Golden State.
Along the Israeli-Gaza strip, ranunculus flowers are creating a colorful scene. And near the Juyongguan Pass of the Great Wall in Beijing, peach flowers are blooming in the trees.
View the photo gallery above to see pictures of more colorful blooms happening all around the globe.
DUBAI: Shrouded in controversy, the HBL Pakistan Super League moved its base from Dubai to Sharjah where defending champions Islamabad United take on Quetta Gladiators on Wednesday night.
Both the teams carried out strenuous training sessions at the Sharjah cricket stadium on Tuesday. While most of the matches of the first leg of PSL in Dubai failed to attract big crowds, Friday’s double-header in Sharjah on Friday is expected to be a sold-out affair.
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Chief Justice of Pakistsan Mian Saqib Nisar has said that any impediment including unfavorable working conditions should not come in the way of judges to dispense justice to the masses.
Addressing the meeting of National Judicial Policy Making Committee in Islamabad today, the chief justice said that the judges should serve the masses with passion and honesty.
He pointed out that the judiciary is an important organ of the state and it has to fulfill its responsibilities.
The Chief Justice said that constitution is the supreme document whilst parliament which frames laws is the supreme institution. He said we are subservient to the laws formulated by the parliament. He said the judges should have full grasp over the laws.
The Chief Justice said that the judiciary is bound to decide cases in accordance with the laws.
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YEREVAN. - Deputy Chairman of the Armenian National Congress (ANC), Levon Zurabyan, on Monday held a meeting with U.S. Ambassador to Armenia Richard Mills.
Issues related to the recent parliamentary election were discussed, the press-service of the ANC reports.
Levon Zurabyan presented the mass and systemic violations, which took place during the election, this preventing the free expression of will of the people, the grounds for appealing the results in the Constitutional Court, and the inter-political situation in the country after the election.
Apart from this, the interlocutors referred to the fight against corruption, settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and regional issues.
A man has been charged in the September 2017 arson of a hockey equipment shop in Surrey City Centre area.
James Marvin Haslam of no fixed address has been charged with one count of arson. Haslam remains in custody and will re-appear in court on Thursday.
On Sept. 23, 2017, first responders were called to the Surrey City Centre area for the report of a fire. Crews on scene determined that the fire was located at the back of the Hockey Shop Source for Sports.
The blaze sent a massive dark plume of smoke into the sky that was visible from miles around. Traffic in and around the nearby transit hub was also snarled for some time.
“This crime has greatly affected the hockey community here in Surrey,” said Staff Sgt. Rob Kurtz.
“We are pleased that through the coordinated efforts of our serious crime unit, interview team and community response team, that we have been able to identify this suspect and forward this case to Crown counsel for prosecution.”
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All eastbound lanes of the 134 Freeway were closed in Toluca Lake early Monday after a fatal motorcycle crash, authorities said.
The lanes were closed at Cahuenga Boulevard, and traffic was being diverted, according to the California Highway Patrol. The southbound 101 Freeway to the eastbound 134 was also closed, as was the southbound 170 Freeway to the eastbound 134.
The crash, in which a motorcyclist was killed, was reported at 4:26 a.m., according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. Few details were immediately available.
Authorities said motorists should expect congestion and delays and that they should try to avoid the area.
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Piglet presumed dead in SACS store fire found alive
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GONZALES - A piglet that was presumed dead in a fire at SACS Western Store Sunday has reportedly been found alive found alive.
According to a Facebook post, employees found the piglet wandering behind the store Tuesday afternoon. The piglet doesn't appear to have suffered any major injuries.
Investigators determined the cause of the fire to be a heat lamp used to keep the piglet warm in the animal sales area.
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There's been up to 30cm (on the Eastern side of the Alps over the Easter weekend.Mid-winter conditions have returned - probably briefly - to resorts like the Arlberg region's Lech (pictured above and below this afternoon) and St Anton where the ski season still has a fortnight left to run.Although more than half of the northern hemisphere's ski areas had closed for the season by yesterday evening (Easter Sunday), some did see fresh snow on closing day after a largely warm and Sunny spring to date.
DAYTONA BEACH, Flo. – Two suspects who were wanted in connection to a Creek County homicide were arrested in Florida.
18-year-old Robert Firethunder and a 15-year-old girl were suspects in the death of 19-year-old Nickolas Martinez, who was found dead in a ditch near Kellyville back in September. Police say when they found him, he had a cloth over his body.
The Creek County Sheriff’s Office received a tip that both were in the Daytona Beach area to collect money.
That’s when they contacted authorities in Florida, leading to the arrests of Firethunder and the 15-year-old girl.
Fox 23 reports both Firethunder and the girl had warrants out for first-degree murder.
Police are working to get the two back to Oklahoma.
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Catalans Dragons secured their third consecutive victory as they ended Salford’s winning run with a 38-6 victory.
The Red Devils, missing key forwards in Lee Mossop and Ben Murdoch-Masila, were 14-0 down by half-time as Vincent Duport and Louis Anderson gave Catalans the lead along with a Luke Walsh penalty.
Duport bagged a brace in the second-half, and further tries through Krisnan Inu, Richie Myler and Tony Gigot put the game beyond doubt, making Justin Carney’s incredible full-length try insignificant.
A full round-up of Monday’s Super League and Championship action will be in next Monday’s League Express.
Dragons: Gigot, Duport, Inu, Thornley, Yaha, Walsh, Myler, Moa, Aiton, Casty, Anderson, Horo, Garcia. Subs: Bousquet, Bosc, Simon, Margalet
Red Devils: O’Brien, Johnson, Welham, Sa’u, J Carney, T Carney, Dobson, A Walne, Tomkins, Tasi, Jones, Flanagan, Krasniqi. Subs: Lui, Kopczak, Griffin, Lannon
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Clark Aposhian, chairman of the Utah Shooting Sports Council, demonstrates how a a “bump stock” works when attached to a semi-automatic rifle at a shooting range in South Jordan, Utah. Rick Bowmer AP
Kelly Hill with Blood Assurance tells us how we can help save a life this holiday season with something that only takes a couple of minutes, blood donations.
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A 27-year-old woman faces a federal charge of attempted sex trafficking of a child after the FBI interviewed an Eugene man in a child pornography investigation. Kelsey Christine Wheeler was arrested Friday by the FBI and is likely to make her first appearance in federal court in Portland Monday.
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Financial services organisations are adopting DevOps approaches faster and with more decisiveness than other industries in a bid to head off competition from nimble startups, according to research from Vanson Bourne. The study, commissioned by managed services provider Claranet, surveyed 900 end user IT leaders from mid-market businesses in six European markets - Germany, Benelux, France, Spain, Portugal, and the UK.
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A deceased novelist has based her books on real people she met in her past and must sneak into a high school reunion to find her killer.
I would like to write to you today in disappointment of your support for Mr. Trump's recent announcement regarding the United States withdrawal from the Paris Climate Accord. I see Mr. Trump's actions as thinly veiled rhetoric to keep the American workers in the typewriter industry employed.
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Charleston police have apprehended a suspect after a man said he was robbed and shot in downtown Charleston Friday night.
Neslyn Berroa, 19, has been charged with armed robbery and attempted murder in connection with the incident.
At approximately 9:30 p.m.Friday night, police responded to Grimsley Hall, on the campus of The Citadel, in reference to Citadel Public Safety locating a man with an injury to his left shoulder inside of the building.
The victim, who is not a Citadel cadet, told police that he had been assaulted and robbed in Hampton Park in the gazebo near Cleveland Street.
The victim was transported to MUSC for treatment.The incident report states the victim's wallet, cell phone, debit card, credit card and military I.D. were all stolen along with his car.
The victim also had a cut on his face according to the incident report.
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Maybe it’s the self-care vibe that’s everywhere now (is it just us, or does everyone seem to be taking a lot of leisurely baths, collecting crystals, and lighting Palo Santo these days?), but natural beauty is having a big moment. With the increasing demand for clean products, going natural no longer means having to settle for crunchy, patchouli-laced health-store finds (although, TBH, those will always have a special place in our hearts). So whether you are trying to switch over to a completely nontoxic routine , are looking for the best aluminum-free natural deodorant, or are a green beauty connoisseur, this year’s winners represent the best, most efficacious, luxurious choices available. If there was ever a time to go au naturel , it’s now.
In January 2017, following the completion of the sale of the MSC Cristina, Navios Maritime Partners repaid approximately $100 million of bank debt. Proforma for these repayments, net debt/book capitalization for December 31, 2016, has decreased to 36.5%.
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OAKLAND — A man was fatally shot Saturday morning in North Oakland, police said.
No information about the victim was released. The shooting happened about 11 a.m. in the 6200 block of Market Street, just a few blocks from the Berkeley border.
The man was driven by someone to a hospital, where he later died, according to police. It appears he was standing outside in the residential neighborhood when he was shot.
Police are trying to determine a motive for the shooting and whether the man was shot by someone in a car or on the street.
Portions of Market Street were closed while police conducted their investigation.
The community is rallying for a five-year-old girl in Englewood whose father will never be the same.
Chris Harris, 29, suffered a stroke April 16 shortly after touching down in Puerto Rico with his girlfriend. He was unable to receive medical attention for several hours and -- as a result of hemorrhaging -- was left paralyzed.
As Harris recovers with his mother and girlfriend in the hospital, his daughter, Madison, waits for him in New Jersey.
More than $3,700 had been raised as of Monday night on a GoFundMe for Harris.
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The search is on for a new school superintendent after Vikki Landry resigned from her position with the Bay-Waveland School District.
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Chris receives a special one-dollar bill as a birthday present, but he quickly loses it and the dollar passes into the possession of everybody in Quahog.
Virginia lawmakers are calling on the U.S. secretary of transportation to reverse the Federal Transportation Commission's decision to withhold millions of dollars in funding. Del. James LeMunyon and Sen. George Barker sent a letter signed by dozens of other lawmakers to Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao after federal officials announced they would withhold funding from Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia until they create a new Metro safety commission.
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A missing man has been found after police issued an urgent appeal to find out his whereabouts.
West Yorkshire Police said Jordan Hazelgrave, 27, was found last night in the Gipton area of Leeds.
They were concerned for his welfare after Mr Hazelgrave was last seen in Bramley yesterday afternoon.
A police spokesman said: "A Leeds man who was previously the subject of a missing person appeal has been found overnight.
"Jordan Hazelgrave was located in the Gipton area of Leeds yesterday evening.
"The public and media are thanked for sharing an appeal for information about his whereabouts."
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Arsene Wenger has faced an enormous amount of heat from a growing number of Arsenal fans in recent weeks and the #WengerOut campaign has now gone global.
The Frenchman is out of contract in the summer and his future is growing increasingly uncertain with each passing game.
Fans have aired their thoughts around the world with signs spotted at Wrestlemania, a Coldplay concert in Bangkok and various political rallies across the globe.
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Agawam, MA (WHDH) — There are new details about an Agawam officer who was fired in connection with the beating of a suspect inside a jail cell.
The third officer relieved of duty is fighting to get his job back.
A hearing took place yesterday and a decision is expected in May.
Two other officers were re-instated after they allegedly used excessive force against a man they arrested at Six Flags last June.
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A Jackson County jury has awarded $765,000 to an Independence man who fell more than three feet from a loading dock at a Kansas City distribution center. The jury deliberated for just over three hours at the conclusion of a three-day trial, determining that the Northeast Distribution Center was 85 percent responsible for the Aug. 14, ...
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The Under Armour Curry 5 is being released in two new colorways in celebration of Stephen Curry battling for his third championship. The “Takeover” editions of the Curry feature gold accenting as a nod to the Larry O’Brien trophy.
The Under Armour Curry 5 has already been seen in a few colorways, including an all-yellow version, a clean, white makeup and the “Wired Different” ‘way. The “Takeover” Curry 5, in black and in white, drop on June 1 at UA Brand Houses and SC-v5.com for $130.
Though Novo Amor is busy prepping a full length, having his songs featured in numerous commercials, and teaming up with musical partner Ed Tullett, he’s readied an EP called Bathing Beach (May 26). Full of lush, ethereal sounds, strings, and lyrical nostalgia, it’s another great example on why this Welsh born artist is one of the more interesting artists of our time.
Listen to the interview above and check out the single, “Carry You,” below.
Police have appealed for information after a house fire in Queanbeyan West on Saturday morning.
The fire on Miller Street was being treated as suspicious and crime scene was established as forensic officers investigate.
Emergency services responded to the fire shortly after midnight on Saturday to find a single-storey home alight.
The house was significantly damaged before NSW firefighters extinguished the fire.
No one was inside the home at the time.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Dean Petty and Josh Nordin the owners of “Yeah Yeahs Pizza” are getting ready to open up shop in downtown Dartmouth.
The first debate in SLO County District Attorney's race with incumbent Dan Dow, speaking here. David Middlecamp dmiddlecamp@thetribunenews.com
A parallel music universe flourished in Germany during the ’70s and early ’80s among the large communities of Turkish “guest workers.” Uzelli Psychedelic Anadolu is a collection culled from the vast catalogue of a label that released Turkish language recordings sold largely in ethnic grocery stores. As for the psychedelic connection, all tracks were psychedelic in the way of all Near Eastern music with its oriental modes and exotic strings. Some selections are rhythmically rock, employ distorted electric guitars and hug their groove like a San Francisco jam band from the ’60s.
A lot has been said and written about actress Sonam Kapoor about her ‘relationship’ with her rumoured boyfriend Anand Ahuja. Sonam might be rubbishing rumours about dating her best buddy but her New Year picture is surely creating a flutter.
The actor has shared an adorable picture on her Instagram with her alleged boyfriend Anand Ahuja, wishing her fans on the New Year and we all are going gaga about them.
This picture has only Sonam and Anand and she captioned the picture as, “Happy new year folks! #keepitreal”
The duo has been spotted together on various family get together, functions and secret vacations with the Kapoors a number of times before.
After such a cute picture, we wonder if Sonam and Anand are soon planning to get engaged!
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Feb. 9, 2017) Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class Krista Frederick, from Portland, calibrates a radar test set aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations designed to reassure allies and partners, and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Devin M. Langer)
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This 1989 Porsche 944 S2 is for sale on eBay (affiliate link - we may earn a commision when a product is purchased from this link) with a current bid of $8,500 and located in Burlington, Kentucky. The factory 3.0 L inline-four suffered a failure in 2011 and the previous owner swapped in a turbocharged 2.5 L inline-four from a 1986 944 Turbo (951). The engine was rebuilt before installation with some work performed on the heads. The suspension has also been upgraded with Paragons Koni Cup coilovers on all four corners and 986 front control arms. The current owner includes a lot of documentation, record, and receipts of previous work.
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The Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team seized over $1 million worth of drugs and arrested three suspects in Lethbridge on Feb. 11.
The bust is believed to be the largest drug seizure in the history of the city. Significant amounts of ecstasy, cocaine, and methamphetamines were recovered, along with other illegal substances, firearms, and cash from the four different residences that were searched.
More information is to come at a planned RCMP press conference on Feb. 15.
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Few cells continue to bubble up on our far northern fringe, but that outflow boundary that is triggering these has been retreat back to the north a bit. Also, a few cells continue to move northeastward toward our western Kentucky counties from near Paducah.
Meanwhile, line/bow of t’storms is moving southeastward from central Illinois. It is gusty, but not severe. SLIGHT RISK continues for this,however. If some forward momentum can really get going & surge this forward, given unstable airmass downstream (especially downdraft CAPE), some/few severe gusts embedded in a larger swath of strong, gusty (30-50 mph) winds still cannot be ruled out.
This will likely continue to progress southward toward & through the Tri-State tonight, bringing at least some welcome rainfall.
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The Office of the Attorney General (AG) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Italy’s national anti-mafia and anti-terrorism prosecutor’s office.
In a statement, the AG’s office said that the agreement would pave the way for future cooperation between the two entities.
It said the agreement had been in the pipeline for some months, and was an important step joint efforts going forward between the two countries’ capabilities to prosecute members of organised crime as well as those posing a threat to national security.
The agreement was signed by AG Peter Grech and Federico Cafiero on behalf of the Procuratore nazionale antimafia e antiterrorism.
“We are together in the fight against organised crime. Today’s agreement between Malta’s and Italy’s prosecutorial authorities is an important step to increase co-operation and collaboration for a common, noble goal,” tweeted Justice minister Owen Bonnici.
SANTA CRUZ >> The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors has tapped long-time government executive Carlos Palacios to replace retiring County Administrative Officer Susan Mauriello . Palacios, 55, is currently serving as the county's assistant county administrative officer, a role he took on in 2015 after working as Watsonville city manager for 19 years .
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Fabulous one floor living in lower Greenfield Hill. First floor Master and open floor plan, perfect for downsizers or those looking for condo alternative. Charming, tree lined cul de sac offers peace and quiet only minutes to Post Road and town center. There is additional 1,000 sq. feet on the finished lower level perfect for guest space or home office. Beautiful pool and grounds complete the picture. Southern exposure offers great light all day and the terracing and pool offer plenty of space to entertain. As a bonus - the Seller will pay the first years property taxes.
Animal’s name: Onyx
Animal ID: A679524
Gender, breed: Male German shepherd
Age: 5 months old
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Prince Godwin Ackon, known also as Kojo Pecules, will release two singles titled 'My Time' and 'Nimpa' next week ahead of his main album launch in June this year.
The hiplife artiste is expected to take the music industry by storm with the release of his two singles.
According to his management team, Kojo Pecules has strived hard to reach the final stage of the album and “is very proud to release the original copies by the end of June.”
The team said the yet-to-be released album is made up of educative songs, and almost all the songs have danceable beats. It has distinctive features in terms of arrangement, beat and style.
Kojo Pecules in a chat with BEATWAVES expressed his happiness to work with local Ghanaian artistes if he is given the opportunity.
“There are a few icons I am looking at working with. I have been in touch with a few of them who have expressed interest in doing collaborations with me,” he added.
About Patron House Day Care
Patron House is a residential care home run by AbleCare Homes. It also offers respite care and a Day Care service for non-residents, including those with dementia. This can be for a whole day (8am-6pm) a half day (9am-3.30pm) or a Lunch Club (12pm-2pm). Activities can include arts & crafts, crosswords, reminiscence, group chats, sing-a-longs, bingo, cards, once a month live music, once a month mini bus trip.
Harvey Weinstein indicted for rape
NEW YORK: The former film mogul Harvey Weinstein has been indicted on charges of rape in the first and third degrees, and criminal sexual act in the first degree, Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance said in a statement on Wednesday.
Weinstein´s indictment by a grand jury follows his arrest and court appearance last Friday.
Weinstein has been accused of sexual misconduct by more than 70 women, with some allegations dating back decades.
He has denied having had nonconsensual sex.
This year round raised ranch offers seclusion and quiet enjoyment on 3.4 acres of land and 165' of shoreline on Third Lake of the Fulton Chain of Lakes. The spacious, open floor plan includes a new kitchen with granite counters, a seating area with fireplace, a dining space and more seating nearby. There are all wood floors, a wall of thermal pane windows, vaulted ceiling with cedar wood finish and attractive furnishings and decorative accessories. On this floor are two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Wake up in the master bedroom overlooking the lake with loons floating nearby. Downstairs is a freshly renovated space with large living room with woodstove and a generous bedroom and full bath. Guests will love staying here with their own access to the waterfront. At the shoreline lined with breakwall, there is a boathouse with decks at the side and above for entertaining. Most furnishings and Century boat are included.
Preparing for Hurricane Season
by Andrew James
We are now just two days away from Hurricane Season and now is the time to get prepared. From emergency kits for your family to flood insurance, it can be a lot to think about.
The Governor’s Office of Volunteer Services is urging everyone to have an emergency kit ready to go in case of severe weather. This should have everything you would need if you were forced to evacuate your home. Hurricanes also bring the risk for flooding and insurance agent Willie Durham says 25% of all flood claims are not in a flood zone. He encourages everyone to consider the need for flood insurance.
“People will call for a quote but then they fail to act on it, they’ll say itll be another 100 years before that happens, I won’t be here right,”Durham explained.
He says to contact a local insurance agent for more information about flood insurance.
Barry Geraghty is set for another lengthy injury lay-off after breaking his arm in a fall at Fairyhouse on Monday.
Geraghty, who only recently returned from lung and rib injuries which forced him to miss the Cheltenham Festival, was riding Minella Foru in the BoyleSports Irish Grand National.
The pair fell at the eighth, bringing down Arbre De Vie, and Geraghty could be seen holding his arm.
He missed the winning ride on the Joseph O'Brien-trained Slowmotion in the following race and was taken to hospital for X-rays.
Turf Club medical officer Dr Adrian McGoldrick later confirmed Geraghty would have surgery on his fractured left humerus on Tuesday.
He said: "It is the same injury he suffered last year (following a fall from Cernunnos at Market Rasen in July), but on the other side. He is looking at three months out and will have surgery tomorrow."
Readers rave about checking parking permits, rant about potholes.
RAVE For the very personable Seattle Police Parking Enforcement officer at Costco checking validity of disabled-parking placards. This is a good step in stopping illegal use by healthy drivers who reduce the availability of much needed spaces for those actually in need.
RANT For Seattle’s crumbling roads and large potholes. Visitors and new immigrants from Syria and Beirut can feel right at home on roads that look like a war zone.
Ellen DeGeneres named Adam Levine's baby Levine shares the long tale of how DeGeneres came up with the name Dusty Rose.
Adam Levine and Behati Prinsloo welcome baby Dusty Rose The little lady is the first child for the Maroon 5 rocker and the supermodel.
Behati Prinsloo bares her bump in a bikini The Victoria's Secret Angel is expecting a baby girl with Adam Levine.
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Webb's two-drive outing in Friday's 20-12 preseason loss to the Steelers looked similar to the handful of snaps he has received this summer in camp practices. The rookie ... looked like a rookie. There was some good and bad. One major positive the Giants should take away from the first two weeks: To steal one of Ben McAdoo's catchphrases, this doesn't seem too big for Webb.
The third-round pick has been a model poise all preseason, including against Pittsburgh. He's great with the media, he never seems flustered, he appears to command the huddle and he has yet to make any truly head-scratching plays (not that he's had all that many chances to do so). Webb isn't going to play this year.
Webb isn't ready, and the Giants should take advantage of having the luxury of time with him. But he is the potential future of the franchise, and he has demonstrated some Eli Manning-esque traits so far.
The Red Deer Public Library has begun its search for its new CEO and some people can expect a survey about the position.
The library board has connected with executive search firm Pekarsky & Company, of Edmonton, for its recruitment process.
Current CEO, Christina Wilson, announced in June that she would retire at the end of the year. She had been in the role since 2013.
The search firm is conducting a targeted survey, asking “key stakeholders” six questions. The survey aims to develop a profile for the library’s CEO position.
The library has three branches — Downtown, Dawe and Timberlands. In 2016, they had a circulation of 922,816 items.
Traveling is good for the soul. We all know that. What many don't know, however, is how good it can be for Americans to travel abroad right now.
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The security forces of Somalia's northeastern semi-autonomous region of Puntland were reported to have carried out an operation in the divided Galkayo town on Saturday.
The sweep came following a car bomb blast that killed a military officer in the northern Israc village on Friday, according to residents who spoke to Radio Shabelle by phone.
Authorities say they are pursuing those behind the death of Farah Isse Samatar, who died in a blast resulted from an explosive device attached to his car.
The Al Qaeda-linked Al Shabaab group has released a statement to claim the responsibility for the car bombing which left the army officer dead.
Galkayo has been the scene of previous attacks by the militants in the past few years as the two states - Galmudug and Puntland are trying to jointly restore peace in the town.
For the Jazz, the biggest question mark is Exum, who left in the first quarter with a left shoulder injury after falling to the ground hard on a shot. The fourth-year point guard did not return to the game, and the concern is the injury could set him back after a promising start to the preseason.
Amal Clooney's vintage collection could make anyone jealous. The human rights activist and lawyer was seen wearing another stunning piece while attending the William Vintage & Farfetch Unveiling of the Gianni Versace Archive in Los Angeles. For the occasion, Amal wore a gold vintage dress from Versace's Fall 1994 collection.
Amal finished her look off with a pair of gold heels, statement earrings, and a matching clutch. Her metallic number reminded us of the sexy gold dresses that Cindy Crawford and crew wore during the much-buzzed-about reunion at Versace's Spring '18 show. Keep reading to have a look at her full ensemble, and buy similar versions of her gold dress ahead.
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — A Rockford-area man pleaded guilty to charges stemming from the attempted poisoning of a neighbor’s horses.
Kevin Greenwald pleaded guilty to a charge of killing or torturing animals Tuesday morning at the Kent County Circuit Court. As part of the plea agreement, the prosecutor’s office recommended a sentence of five years of probation with no initial time in jail and an order to have no contact with his neighbors or their animals.
The incident happened last September, when Greenwald’s neighbor said her security cameras showed Greenwald pouring something into the horses’ water trough. Investigators later determined the substance was antifreeze.
A sentencing hearing is scheduled for 2 p.m. on July 23.
There are many reasons the Kansas City Chiefs and Oakland Raiders franchises and their fans don’t like each other. Here are five, starting with the rift between teams’ founders, Al Davis and Lamar Hunt.
UPDATE 4-At least four killed in San Francisco UPS facility shooting -TV news
SAN FRANCISCO, June 14 At least four people were killed, including the gunman, when a disgruntled United Parcel Service Inc employee opened fire at a company package sorting hub in San Francisco, two local TV news stations reported.
This is the question a Reddit user asked their fellows, and these are 14 of the most popular responses range from shrewd and agreeable to bizarre but entertaining – you can decided which is which.
Roger Federer slumped to a 2-6, 7-6 (8), 6-4 loss to German veteran Tommy Haas at the Stuttgart Open Wednesday in a disappointing comeback after the 18-time Grand Slam champion missed the entire clay court season.
Haas, a former world No. 2 but currently at 302, was broken again as the Swiss served out the set on his first opportunity after 22 minutes and looked to be cruising to a comfortable victory.
The world No. 5 saved four set points but wasted a match point as the German forced a third set, where he broke his Swiss opponent early on.
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Pierce County (WQOW) - Ellsworth fire crews battled flames at an area business Saturday afternoon.
According to a press release, the Ellsworth Fire Department responded to River City Metals, located at N3941 State Road 35, for a structure fire. Fire crews said heavy fire could be spotted coming from two, pole-shed type buildings that were built together.
Crews said the buildings were built for scrap type work. They said for the first time, crews initiated the Mutual Aid Box Alarm System (MABAS) in Pierce County for area emergency service agencies to assist on scene. Crews said a total of 100 firefighters and 13 tenders were present. State Highway 35 was closed for about two hours.
Fire officials said one firefighter was transported with injuries to an area hospital for injuries. They said he was treated and released.
Image copyright Sussex Police Image caption Christopher Moxon was found in Brighton
A "high risk" convicted killer who went missing, prompting a police manhunt, has been found.
Christopher Moxon, 40, had last been seen in St Leonards-on-Sea, in East Sussex, on Tuesday morning.
Moxon was found safe in Brighton in the early hours, Sussex Police said.
He had been ordered to be detained indefinitely in 2002 after admitting the manslaughter of his girlfriend, 21-year-old Natalie Scott.
Sussex Police said he had been considered to be high risk because of his mental health issues, but was not thought to have been a risk to the general public.
Lewes Crown Court heard Moxon, then 24 and living in Burgess Hill, West Sussex, had thought his girlfriend from Bognor Regis had been sent to kill him.
Judge Richard Brown ordered his indefinite detention after being told Moxon had been suffering from severe delusions and had claimed he had to kill his girlfriend to save himself.
Christy considers giving up her dream of becoming a lawyer when Bonnie's ex-girlfriend, Jeanine offers her a lucrative job in real estate.
A young woman died after falling from a balcony blocks from the campus of the University of California, Berkeley.Authorities said the woman fell just after midnight on Sunday at Dwight Way and College Avenue.Police said the 21-year-old woman from Elk Grove, California, likely fell from a third-story balcony.She was breathing but unconscious when first responders arrived, and then died at the hospital, according to officials.The woman was a student at UC Berkeley and was active in a sorority.A witness told Eyewitness News sister station KGO-TV it appeared to be an accident. Police said their investigation was ongoing.
HL Financial Services LLC boosted its position in shares of UnitedHealth Group Incorporated by 1.9% during the third quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The institutional investor owned 13,147 shares of the healthcare conglomerate's stock after buying an additional 242 shares during the period.
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Police have released a photograph of Lu Na McKinney in a bid to retrieve information about her death at Devenish Island in Fermanagh earlier this year..
Mrs McKinney, 35, died in Fermanagh on Thursday 13 April.
A 41-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
Detective Inspector David McGrory said: “Police are issuing a photograph of Mrs McKinney today in the hope that people will come forward with any information they have about her.
“I would like to hear from anyone who knew her or anyone who had contact with Mrs McKinney, who lived in Convoy, County Donegal, in the months preceding her death."
He added that colleagues in An Garda Siochana "are working jointly with PSNI to investigate Lu Na’s death and anyone with information can contact either the PSNI on 101 ext 43373, confidential Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111 or AGS at Letterkenny on 00353 749167100 or the AGS Confidential line on 1800 666 111".
You should by now be ready to start something new and exciting and what happens over the next two or three days will encourage you to give it all you have got. Astrology is all about time and timing and your time to shine is right now.
Chris Smalling linked with West Ham and Everton
Manchester United defender Chris Smalling will be sold this summer and is a target for West Ham United, Everton and West Bromwich Albion, according to the Daily Telegraph .
The England international is set to become surplus to requirements at Old Trafford as manager Jose Mourinho rebuilds his squad ahead of the 2017/18 campaign and a return to the Champions League. Benfica centre-back Victor Lindelof last week became United’s first summer signing, which immediately raised speculation over Smalling’s future.
Mourinho has publicly criticised the 27-year-old over his apparent refusal to play through the pain barrier after he spent six weeks sidelined with a broken toe he sustained in a Europa League win over Fenerbahce at Old Trafford in October.
Smalling has recently changed agents in anticipation of being sold this summer and the Hammers, the Toffees and the Baggies are three of the clubs monitoring his situation.
Aim Sinpeng, lecturer in Comparative Politics, University of Sydney, says remarks by the military-backed government in Thailand it will hold elections in 2018 should be taken with a grain of salt.
In its third and final year of production, the Ford Focus RS is fast, loud, and uncompromising. Powered by a 2.3-liter turbocharged I-4 that makes 350 hp and 350 lb-ft of torque that’s mated to a six-speed manual transmission, this 2017 Automobile All-Stars Contender hits 60 mph in just 4.4 seconds and starts at just $41,995.
“Possibly one of the quickest street cars on any given road on any given day. Easy to drive hard, eminently tossable, and supremely sorted at the limit,” wrote then-contributor Nelson Ireson of Ford’s hot hatch. Here are nine more reasons why the Focus RS is worthy of respect.
Cheeky... a social media post put online by one of the three drinkers
The photos, posted on social media, featured them wearing their Community Payback vests and each holding a can of lager.
The caption on one picture reads: "Might as well have a few on unpaid work."
Other pictures showed the trio looking at phones. Another caption said: "Unpaid work time with the lads, let the good times roll."
Yesterday the mother of Lee Snowden, 30, confirmed her son was one of the men in pictures taken at Thompson Court nursing home in Bingley, West Yorkshire.
The U.S. military conducted naval exercises with Qatar on June 14 and readied an agreement to sell the small Persian Gulf nation fighter jets, despite White House charges that it sponsors "terrorism."
Two U.S. Navy vessels arrived in Doha to take part in a joint military exercise with the Qatari Emiri Navy, Qatar news agency QNA reported.
Qatar, which has been accused by some of its Arab neighbors and U.S. President Donald Trump of hosting terrorists, is home to the biggest U.S. military installation in the Middle East, with 11,000 troops and more than 100 aircraft operating from Udeid Air Base.
Moreover, the Pentagon last week praised Qatar for its "enduring commitment to regional security."
Meanwhile, U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis and representatives from Qatar were set to seal an agreement to buy $12 billion worth of F-15 fighter jets from the United States.
The sales of Boeing aircraft were originally authorized last year.
Based on reporting by AFP and Reuters
Carrier (undisclosed) did not take the ice again for Game 2 against the Capitals, Steve Carp of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.
Carrier last donned the Vegas uniform for Game 5 against the Sharks in the Western Conference semifinals and there's no indication at this point that he's expected to return during this postseason. The Knights are slated to roll with the same lineup they used in their Game 1 victory.
SoftBank Vision Fund was the sole investor in a $300 million round for Wag, an app that lets dog owners book and track a walker for their pets. Wag also appointed a new CEO, former Yahoo and LifeLock executive Hillary Schneider. Based in Los Angeles, Wag competes with Rover, and had previously raised $61.5 million in venture funding from firms including: Bullpen Capital, Greylock, General Catalyst and Battery Ventures, to name a few.
Nuro unveiled its autonomous delivery vehicles on Tuesday. In a statement, the company said it had also raised $92 million in venture funding late last year. Banyan Capital and Greylock Partners led the round. Nuro was founded by Dave Ferguson and Jiajun Zhu, veterans of the Google self-driving car project, and competes with a number of "delivery robot" makers, among them: Starship, Toyota and Udelv.
WILMINGTON, Vt. (AP) - A Vermont game warden says a bear attacked and fatally wounded a small dog in southern Vermont last month in the latest of several bear encounters in northern New England this spring.
The warden says the attack in Wilmington was highly unusual.
He says a woman let the 15-pound dog out of the house at 5:30 a.m. May 31 when it started barking.
The warden tells the Brattleboro Reformer that the woman then saw the bear taking the dog into nearby woods. When she went to find the pet, she was confronted by the large bear that then disappeared into the woods.
The game warden found the mortally wounded dog in the woods. He says he'd heard of a bear with cubs that had been getting into garbage at a nearby home, but says there was nothing at this house to attract the bear.
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At a remote Japanese mountainside in mid-October, the 60-year-old CEO was prowling pit row at 6 a.m. in a red-white-and-black Toyota Gazoo Racing suit checking out the competition. Hours later, he was piloting his No.
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The Minnesota Timberwolves aren’t going to let the top-seeded Houston Rockets walk all over them in their first-round NBA playoff series.
After the Rockets earned wins in the first two games in H-Town, the Timberwolves responded with a convincing 121-105 victory in Game 3. Now, Minnesota can even the series with a win Monday night at Target Center.
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When: Monday, April 23, at 8 p.m. ET
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FILE - In this April 1, 2015, file photo, GoDaddy signage and a race car announce the company's IPO, in front of the New York Stock Exchange in New York. GoDaddy announced on Aug. 13, 2017, that has given a prominent white nationalist website that promoted a Virginia rally that ended in deadly violence 24 hours to move its domain to another provider because the site has violated GoDaddy's terms of service. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)
Former WWE/ECW valet Dawn Marie posted an update on her Twitter…
I'm very excited to share w/ you Im officially starting my new journey as a nurse! I've been blessed with my first job since I graduated!
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A 14 year-old is in hot water -- accused of threatening to shoot students at a school in the North Country.
The superintendent says the student made the threat on social media, saying the shooting would happen at the Northern Adirondack Central School in Ellenburg. When other students saw it they reported it to their parents and police. The student was arrested Sunday and faces a felony charge for making a terror threat.
"You have to take them extremely serious. They are threats of terrorism. We've seen it so many times where there have been acts of violence, and it's a very, very serious matter," said Northern Adirondack Central Superintendent Laura Marlow.
Marlow says the student will not be returning to school this year, but depending on the investigation, it is possible they could return the next school year. Authorities say State Police and the Clinton County Sheriff's Department will be continuing the investigation at the school.
The New Celebrity Apprentice airs tonight, and viewers are wondering if Arnold Schwarzenegger will have a brand new catchphrase, separate from Donald Trump‘s famous “You’re Fired,” which he used for 14 seasons on the show.
It turns out, Arnold filmed several versions of some catchphrases, and he doesn’t even know which NBC will choose to air!
“We narrowed it down to like eight of my sayings from the movies and one other option, but even I don’t know yet,” Arnold told THR.
Some fans think “Hasta la vista, baby,” from Terminator 2 would be a strong option, while others are pointing to, “Consider that a divorce” from Total Recall. We’ll have to wait and see.
Tune in tonight on NBC to see the premiere – and in the meantime, meet the cast!
A stretch of Stephanie Street will be repaved between the 215 Beltway and Cielo Abierto Way starting next Tuesday, Henderson city officials said.
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A stretch of Stephanie Street will be repaved between the 215 Beltway and Cielo Abierto Way starting next Tuesday, Henderson city officials said.
Plans also call for sidewalk improvements, storm drain pipe installation and making some adjustments to existing utility lines, city spokeswoman Kathy Blaha said. Work is scheduled for 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. daily.
Construction is expected to wrap up by October on the $1.2 million project, funded through the county’s fuel revenue indexing tax.
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Stephanie Street and Cielo Abierto Way, Henderson
Canacaccord Genuity reiterates a Buy rating on Darden Restaurants (DRI -0.6% ) after taking in the company's presentation at a growth conference.
The investment firm notes the low labor turnover rate at Darden and favorable growth of the off-premise business.
Also of note is the significant upside is seen from the Cheddar's acquisition. "Management expects the Cheddar's acquisition to be highly accretive, and sees opportunities on technology (new systems, such as KDS), brand awareness, and footprint growth," advises Canaccord. "The growth strategy will be to fill in markets over the coming years, with an ultimate target of 500+ locations," reads the analyst note.
Canaccord's $102 price target on Darden is 22.9X the firm's estimate for 2018 EPS of $4.45.
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HONG KONG, March 29 Fosun International Ltd , China's largest private conglomerate, expects the departure of two top executives to have a short-term impact on its business, Chairman Guo Guangchang said on Wednesday.
The Shanghai-based conglomerate said late on Tuesday Chief Executive Liang Xinjun and Ding Guoqi, an executive director of Fosun and former chief financial officer, had resigned. Liang stepped down for health reasons and Ding to spend more time with his family, the company said in a securities filing.
Fosun also reported a 28 percent increase in profit in 2016 to 10.3 billion yuan ($1.5 billion).
The company named Wang Qunbin, one of its billionaire co-founders, as new CEO. ($1 = 6.8904 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Julie Zhu; Writing by Elzio Barreto; Editing by Randy Fabi)
Germany: suspect's home searched in French SS memorial probe
BERLIN (AP) — German prosecutors say they've searched the home of a man suspected in a French investigation of a monument to a Nazi SS division in France.
The investigation centers on a memorial stone honoring the 17th SS Panzergrenadier Division that was allegedly put up in January on private property near the eastern French village of Volmunster, easily visible to the public. French prosecutors are looking into suspected glorification of war crimes and crimes against humanity. French media reported that authorities quickly removed the memorial.
A German man who lives across the border in Puettlingen, identified only as K., was identified as the property's owner. Saarbruecken prosecutors said K.'s apartment was searched Monday and evidence seized. German prosecutors must now decide what material can be handed over to France.
Canadian improv legend Colin Mochrie is a “Whose Line” regular because of his ability to transmute lead into comedy gold. And that’s exactly what he does in this clip taken from an old episode of the long-running show.
RELATED: This compilation of clips from “Whose Line” will have you chuckling to yourself for the rest of the day
Initially, the sketch called for a random volunteer from the audience — in this case, a young girl — to be naked, which was inappropriate considering her age. When Mochrie entered the scene, he flipped it so that the artist (played by Mochrie’s long-time scene partner Ryan Stiles) was nude in the scene and not the girl.
Mochrie rescued the scene, pulling it back from the brink of awkwardness and into the realm of hilarity. What a feat.
LANCASTER – Two men and a woman were arrested Friday morning when deputies raided a marijuana dispensary in Lancaster, authorities said.
The bust happened around 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 2, on the 100 block of West Pillsbury Street, according to a news release from the Lancaster Sheriff’s Station.
“The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Marijuana Dispensary Task Force and deputies from the Lancaster Sheriff’s Station served a search warrant on an illegal dispensary,” the news release states.
“Over 100 pounds of cannabis product was seized and confiscated,” the news release states.
Babken Danielyan, 28, Mayra Montes–Alvarado, 24, and Christopher Avalos, 30, were arrested at the scene on suspicion of possession of cannabis.
The suspects were transported to Lancaster Sheriff’s Station and each booked on $20,000 bail.
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PORTLAND, Ore.— Some 400 students from Mary Reike Elementary school and an entire neighborhood near Southwest Vermont will get to enjoy a brand new soccer field funded by voters. The fix our parks bond was passed in 2014. Students will use it during school and during after class activities. Soccer Leagues will use it on weekends for games and practices. A new field was long overdue. The old turf was described as being hard as cement and a danger to the kids if they fell on it. Duniway and Lents Park also received the turf facelift since the bond measure was passed.
LONDON, March 31 Britain's telecoms regulator said it planned to promote investment in faster broadband by cutting the price that network operator BT can charge other operators for connections with download speeds of up to 40 Mbit per second.
Ofcom said it expected the lower charges to be passed on to residential customers, increasing competition while companies construct their own full-fibre ultrafast networks to compete with BT's Openreach infrastructure.
The regulator said it intended to reduce Openreach's charges for its 40 Mbit/s broadband package, with the price falling from today's level of 88.80 pounds per year to 52.77 pounds in 2020/21.
(Reporting by Paul Sandle; editing by Kate Holton)
We could not have had a better start to 2017. Those who have watched Shahid Kapoor and Mira Rajput’’s episode of Koffee With Karan season 5, are nodding in agreement. Shahid and Mira, who got married in July 2015, welcomed their first child, a daughter they named Misha, in August 2016.
For the first time Shahid‘s fans saw Mira Rajput speaking on a showbiz platform. A few months back, there were reports suggesting that the beautiful lady is all set for her Bollywood debut but soon all of them turned out to be mere rumours.
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During the rapid fire round when Karan Johar asked Mira Rajput, ‘A role portrayed by women that would tempt you to become an actress”, she gave a sweet look at her husband and said “Padmavati” with a smile. Mira even revealed that she has read the script and found it fabulous.
That’s quite an interesting insight. Tell us if you would love to see Mira Rajput on the big screen.
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Where you expecting to hear that Queen B and Jay Z had the twins? Sorry to disappoint, but actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner is now a father. Phynjuar Thomas, a friend of Warner, said the baby is a week old. Thomas an attorney hails from Bridgeport, Conn., said the couple is “very much in love.”
Thomas is the mother of the late actress, Michelle Thomas, who played Warner’s girlfriend Justine on “The Cosby Show”, Jamal Warner also dated the actor in real life as well. Warner was by Michelle’s side when she died of cancer in 1998 at the age of 30. Phynjuar and Warner have stayed friends over the years.
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) – Alabama voters are getting a recorded phone call in which President Donald Trump says he needs Republican Roy Moore in the U.S. Senate.
The 90-second audio recording released Sunday by the Moore campaign includes Trump saying progress on his agenda will be “stopped cold” if Alabama elects Democrat Doug Jones.
State voters will begin receiving the call on Monday, the day before the election.
Trump calls Moore a conservative who will help get the nation back on track after what he refers to as the “Obama disaster.” The president says Republicans need Moore’s vote in the Senate, where the GOP has a majority with 52 votes.
Trump calls Jones a liberal who’s a puppet of Democratic congressional leaders Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer.
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The Waynesboro Police Department, along with the Waynesboro Fire Department and First Aid Crew, responded to the intersection of South Delphine Avenue and Windsor Road yesterday at approximately 12:30 P.M. for a motor vehicle crash. Upon arrival responders found one driver with serious injuries who needed to be removed from the vehicle and transported to Augusta Health.
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HARPER CREEK, Mich. -- The FHC lacrosse team set the tone early in the regional championship game on Tuesday against Vicksburg by scoring just 45 seconds into the game.
The Rangers didn't let up from there, going on to win 25-12 and take home the regional championship.
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A Michigan teen was arrested after authorities say he attacked his grandmother with a baseball bat over a cellphone.
The attack happened on Wednesday, Oct. 4 at about 6 p.m. on the 9000 block of Easton Road in Rives Township.
The victim, a 58-year-old Jackson woman, told police her 17-year-old grandson beat her several times with a baseball bat during an argument over a cellphone.
The woman was taken to Henry Ford Allegiance Hospital for treatment. Police said she suffered injuries to her arms, head, and back during the attack. She was last listed in stable condition.
The woman’s grandson, now identified as Bret Goodnuff, was found riding his bike on I-94 in Calhoun County. The teen was arrested and taken to the Jackson County Jail.
He is now charged with assault with intent to murder, which carries a maximum penalty of life in prison.
His bond was set at $250,000.
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This Dec. 13, 2011, file photo, Judge Thomas Low speaks during a sentencing hearing at the 4th District Court in American Fork, Utah. A Utah judicial oversight commission representative says the number of comments about Low calling a convicted rapist a "good man" during his sentencing hearing has nearly tripled since Friday, April 14, 2017.
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Dwight holds onto both as a reminder of his ex-wife Sherry who became one of Negan's wives to save Dwight's life. She fled the Sanctuary on season seven and left Dwight a note along with her wedding ring at their old home where she apologized for how she changed him.
"You've killed and you've become everything you didn't want to be, and it's my fault," Sherry's note read. "You were better than me. Most people are. I let Daryl go because he reminded you of who you used to be, and I wanted to let you forget."
Since then, Dwight has been trying to reform — or at least stay true to himself and be more of the man Sherry may remember. He's currently double-crossing Negan's Saviors to try to help Rick's group, even if they're questioning his motives.
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A series of wildfires continues to tear through Southern California, destroying homes and triggering large-scale mandatory evacuations. The blaze in Santa Barbara and Ventura counties, the Thomas Fire, is now among the largest in state history.
Among those affected by the catastrophe: celebrities, who have taken to social media to let fans know they’re OK and to thank firefighters for their courage.
Actor Rob Lowe has even posted video of his own ordeal. One clip shows an out-of-control blaze popping and sizzling along the side of the highway as Lowe drives along -- his “commute home,” as he describes it. Another clip captures what looks like a post-apocalyptic landscape.
“We are safe,” he wrote. “Others aren’t. Pray for them.”
Police are asking for help identifying a man they say stole merchandise from a home improvement store in south Oklahoma City.
Officers say the man, who was wearing a gray shirt and a ball cap, was captured on surveillance video. The suspect walked up to a counter in a Lowe’s home improvement store and made a return.
The suspect then left the store, but came back and stole some merchandise, according to police.
Anyone with any information is asked call Crime Stoppers at 405/235-7300, or leave a tip online at www.okccrimetips.com.
ST. LOUIS (AP) - The St. Louis Fire Department says a paramedic training officer falsely claimed he ran to the aid victims at the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing.
Shawn Daniel was honored at a St. Louis Blues hockey game in January. A posting on the Fire Department's Facebook page on Jan. 18 said he was among the emergency workers who hurried to help those injured in the bombing. Daniel was working at the time for a private ambulance company near Boston.
But the Fire Department says in a statement Tuesday that Daniel was never on the scene of the bombing and did not provide medical assistance. The Fire Department apologized.
The statement does not say what discipline Daniel might face. A message left with a department spokesman Wednesday wasn't immediately returned.
Brent oil races toward $80 amid strong demand
Brent crude oil rose for a sixth day on Tuesday to hit its highest since November 2014 at over 75 dollars per barrel. This development is buoyed by expectations that supplies will tighten just as demand reaches record levels. Brent crude futures marked 75.27 dollars a barrel on Tuesday. Brent’s six-day rising streak is the […]
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ALFRED Wainwright once said of the Yorkshire Dales: “There’s no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing.”
He was right – it takes more than the vagaries of the British climate to deter people from visiting an iconic National Park where all four seasons can be experienced in a day.
Yet, while the Dales needs little introduction to domestic visitors, or cycling enthusiasts inspired by the successful staging of the Tour de France’s Grand Départ in 2014, it’s important to continue promoting this acclaimed area to an international audience if the local economy, so dependent on tourism, is to survive and thrive.
Areas around the world are developing their own niche – and it makes abundant sense to promote the Dales in countries, like Australia, to middle-aged people who do enjoy the great outdoors. After all, there’s more to Britain than London. And, like the rest of the UK countryside, the Dales is open to all 365 days a year – and in all weathers.
LONDON, March 28 British retailer John Lewis on Tuesday gave the following sales figures for the latest week compared with a year earlier. Week to March 25 8 weeks to March 25 Total sales -9.8 pct -1.0 pct Dept stores -4.1 pct +0.6 pct Food stores -12.9 pct -2.0 pct John Lewis said the timing of Easter, which fell in this week last year, had distorted sales comparisons at its supermarkets and department stores. (Compiled by Paul Sandle)
April 6 NQ Mobile Inc
* NQ Mobile Inc. reports unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2016
* Q4 revenue fell 25.7 percent to $94.7 million
* NQ Mobile Inc - Non-GAAP net loss attributable to NQ Mobile for Q4 of 2016 was $3.4 million or $0.03 per fully diluted ads
* NQ Mobile Inc - GAAP net loss attributable to NQ Mobile for Q4 of 2016 was $124.5 million or $1.25 per fully diluted ADS
* NQ Mobile Inc - Average monthly active user accounts as of December 31, 2016 were 146.0 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
April 28 Dhc Software Co Ltd:
* Sees net profit for H1 2017 to increase by 85 percent to 105 percent, or to be 603.5 million yuan to 668.7 million yuan, compared to net profit of the same period in 2016 (326.2 million yuan)
* In the previous outlook announced on April 27, the company sees net profit for H1 2017 to increase by 130 percent to 200 percent, or to be 424.1 million yuan to 652.4 million yuan, compared to net profit of the same period in 2016 (326.2 million yuan)
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China skips open market operations
China's central bank suspended open market operations on Tuesday, citing abundant liquidity in the financial system.
"The relatively high liquidity level in the banking system can offset the impact from factors including maturing reverse repos," the People's Bank of China said on its website.
On Tuesday, 40 billion yuan (6.3 billion US dollars) of reverse repos matured, meaning market liquidity dropped by the same amount.
A reverse repo is a process by which the central bank purchases securities from commercial banks through bidding, with an agreement to sell them back in the future.
On Tuesday's interbank market, the overnight Shanghai Interbank Offered Rate, which measures the cost at which banks lend to one another, fell by 0.3 basis points to 2.558 percent.
China will maintain a prudent and neutral monetary policy in 2018 as it strives to balance growth and risk prevention.
Jermain Defoe kept up Sunderland's fight to avoid relegation as he converted two penalties to give the Black Cats a 2-2 home draw with Liverpool after the visitors led twice in a rip-roaring Premier League clash on Monday.
Defoe took his league tally to 11 goals, cancelling out a 19th minute opener by Daniel Sturridge and then a 72nd minute Sadio Mane tap-in, with both Liverpool goals coming after poor Sunderland defending at corner kicks.
However, Liverpool returned the favour with a clumsy Ragnar Klavan challenge on Didier Ndong for Defoe's first spot kick and then with a dreadful Mane error for the second when a free kick hit the Senegal winger's outstretched arm.
The result left second-placed Liverpool five points behind leaders Chelsea, who visit London rivals Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday, while Sunderland stay in the relegation zone although the draw took some of the pressure off manager David Moyes.
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Varlamov (groin) will start Saturday evening against host Winnipeg, Marc Moser of Altitude Sports 950 reports.
This will be Varlamov's second start of 2018. He missed 11 straight games before getting the green light to return Saturday, facing a Jets club that sits in a three-way tie with Boston and Toronto for fifth in league scoring at 3.2 goals per contest. The Russian backstop stopped all 20 shots that came his way against Winnipeg before departing with the groin injury Jan. 2, so he should be eager to pick up where he left off.
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LONDON Manchester City's owners have added to their global portfolio of football clubs by acquiring the Uruguayan side Atletico Torque, City Football Group (CFG) said on Wednesday.
"The investment in CA Torque enables our organisation to build on existing connectivity in Uruguay and helps to expand the options for identifying and developing local and South American talent," a statement on City's website said.
City Football Group (CFG) have also entered into a collaboration agreement with Atletico Venezuela of the Primera Division of Venezuela.
CFG already own MLS club New York City and Melbourne City in Australia's A League. They also have a stake in Japan's Yokohama F Marinos in the J League.
(Reporting by Neil Robinson; Editing by Toby Davis)
Hyman's two assists Sunday in an overtime win over Detroit extended his current scoring streak to four games and five assists.
His confidence is soaring right now and it's turning into points. Hyman has seven points in his last nine games after tallying nine in his first 27. He continues to see premium ice time on a scoring line with Auston Matthews and is a worthy, low-cost option for fantasy owners. Just don't count on power-play production.
Authorities say a van and a pickup collided and caught fire on a highway in eastern Thailand, killing 25 people.
The public transit van lost control and crossed the grass median, colliding with the pickup truck going in the opposite direction Monday afternoon, according to Thai Road Accident Data for Road Safety Culture, which compiles electronic insurance reports.
Two people survived the crash, said police Col. Dusadee Kunchorn Na Ayutthaya, superintendent of the Ban Bung district police station in Chonburi province.
“An accident like this shouldn’t happen but it did,” Dusadee said. Both drivers were killed, and police were not yet able to interview the survivors, to determine what caused the crash.
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A suspected marijuana sale that escalated into shooting and a fist fight on Eider Lane ended Monday with a Vacaville man in handcuffs, according to Suisun City police. Police were called at 11:14 a.m. to the 500 block of Eider Lane, detained two men who were fighting and recovered a handgun, police said in a press release.
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Authorities have temporarily closed two stretches of Detroit freeways to search for shell casings or other evidence in the apparently random shootings of four vehicles last week.
State police Lt. Michael Shaw says Monday likely would be the final day for such a search because snow is expected and snowplows will be clearing the pavement.
About two miles of westbound Interstate 94 on Detroit's east side was expected to be closed for no more than 20 minutes, followed by a similar stretch of Interstate 96 on the west side.
Authorities have said they believe Thursday's shootings are linked. A motorist on I-94 was shot in the leg. No one was hurt in the other three vehicles that were shot.
Police say they're looking for a silver or gray sedan.
Breaking: Harris County responding to suspicious package in park, homes evacuated
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A suspicious box with a blinking light in a park was reported at 9:20 p.m. by the Harris County Precinct 1 Constable Office .
The location is near 11300 of Royal Village St. at 2600 Royal Blue in northern Harris County near Mt. Royal Village.
The Harris County Sheriff's Office Bomb Squad is en route.
Surrounding homes have been evacuated.
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Minister of State, Joseph Harmon, yesterday, swore in Colonel (Retired) Windee Algernon as Chairman of the Board of Inquiry (BOI), which has been set up to probe the circumstances surrounding the accident, involving a boat that was provided under a presidential programme to get children to school.
Several schoolchildren were injured in the accident involving the ‘David G’ boat in the vicinity of River’s View, Cuyuni- Mazaruni (Region Seven) on March 14, 2018. A total of four persons were injured, a release from the Ministry of the Presidency said.
Harmon, in his remarks, noted that President David Granger has mandated that an inquiry be done into the matter. “It is required ….
I was scrolling through old Facebook posts searching for a photo to use for the obituary for longtime Manassas journalist Bennie Scarton Jr. when I stumbled upon a post from 2012.
I drove down Route 1 in Woodbridge and took some photos of brown spots in the area and asked readers to tell us “what should go here?” The particular location in this post is on the southbound side of Route 1, just south of Maurumsco Plaza and Prince William Parkway.
I drove by the same spot last week and noticed it was still empty. So, four years later, what should go here?
In Shire Development. LLC v. Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc. , [2016-1785] , the Federal Circuit reversed a finding of infringement because the accused product did not meet the Markush claim element, and remanded for entry of an order of non-infringement.
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* RECOMMENDED DIVIDEND OF 2 RUPEES PER SHARE
* APPROVES ISSUE OF NON-CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES UP TO AN AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF 15 BILLION RUPEES
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The weather gods heard the news, and have delivered a wintry environment for the first weekend of Winterlude.
Environment Canada is predicting mainly cloudy skies with a 30 per cent chance of light snow for Saturday, with a high of -8 C. However, winds from the SSE in the morning will make it feel like -25.
Periods of snow should begin this evening, with 5 cm expected. Temperatures will rise to -5 C by Sunday morning.
Sunday should see 5-10 cm of snow, and a high of -1 C, with more snow coming in the evening.
Kendall Jenner was hospitalized before appearing at the annual Vanity Fair Oscars party on Sunday, March 4.
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According to The Blast, the "Keeping Up with the Kardashian" was in Los Angeles preparing for the weekend when she "suffered a bad reaction to a vitamin drip." Kendall immediately checked herself into Cedars Sinai Hospital in Beverly Hills. There, she received a vitamin infusion.
The reality TV star-turned-model was released shortly after.
Kendall's past health issues are fairly well known -- She's acknowledged that she's struggled with anxiety and sleep paralysis.
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Kendall certainly didn't look any worse for wear when she attended an Oscar's party on Sunday at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills (not far from the hospital).
She's made no mention of the hospital visit on her social media pages.
At the Oscars soiree, Kendall showed off a whole lot of leg in a stunning high brow little black dress.
Democratic Lawmaker Begins 24-Hour Sit-In Over Gun Legislation
First-Term Lawmaker Is From Apple Valley, Minnesota
ST. PAUL, Minn. — A Democratic lawmaker is holding a 24-hour sit-in on the Minnesota House floor to protest the lack of action on gun legislation.
Rep. Erin Maye Quade began the protest this morning.
Several Democratic colleagues and one suburban Republican joined at the start to share stories of Minnesotans who were fatally shot.
Maye Quade is a first-term lawmaker from Apple Valley.
She hopes to call attention to the need for stronger gun restrictions.
Feb 13 Europejskie Centrum Odszkodowan SA (ECO) :
* Launches a bond issue program
* Plans an issue or more series bonds issues of the total maximum value of up to 100 million zlotys ($24.60 million) Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 4.0648 zlotys) (Gdynia Newsroom)
AN anti-graft organisation in Southern Highlands has condemned the actions by disgruntled supporters of candidates who have led to the shutdown of Mendi town.
Garry Kulangil, chairman of the Southern Highlands Business Coalition Against Corruption, yesterday called for peace and calm.
Kulangil said that people must be careful not to destroy and disturb institutions that benefited them.
“I want to appeal to the supporters to allow candidates to challenge the declaration of the governor peacefully in court,” he said.
He said that business communities welcomed the deployment of security forces to restore normalcy as announced by Police Commissioner Gari Baki.
He said the law and order problem in the province was election-related because the Electoral Commissioner failed to complete the counting process.
Meanwhile, he is appealing to Department of Finance, Treasury, Department of Rural Development and the Auditor General to check the books of the provincial government.
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WASHINGTON — A D.C. Council member apologized for a social media post in which he claimed that Jewish financiers control the climate.
The Washington Post reported Sunday that Trayon White Sr. (D-Ward 8) posted a video to his official Facebook page as snow flurries were hitting the nation’s capital.
He said, “D.C. keep talking about ‘We are a resilient city.’ And that’s a model based off the Rothschilds controlling the climate to create natural disasters they can pay for to own the cities.”
White apologized, saying he didn’t realize his remarks were anti-Semitic.
The newspaper reported Monday that White contended that the Rothchilds’ control the World Bank and the federal government, making those remarks during a February gathering of top officials.
The Rothschilds are a famous European business dynasty that has been subject to anti-Semitic conspiracy theories.
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Celebrities are always posting snaps on themselves on Instagram with a fresh new cut, and we take no shame in saving those pics to show our hairstylists. There's one celebrity in particular who always has a gorgeous new style to show off, and that's Lucy Hale. The Pretty Little Liars star has tried every variation of the long bob, and every single one is better than the last. From sleek black hair to a relaxed highlighted fringe, we're officially stealing her style. The mastermind behind every look is celebrity hairstylist Kristin Ess, who is also the lady behind Jenna Jewan Tatum's fabulous waves.
We've searched Lucy's Instagram for the best of her styles to give you the Summer hair lob inspiration of your dreams.
As Kentucky marches forward in the NCAA Tournament there's no denying that basketball recruiting takes a backseat. UK's staff will still communicate with recruits but Kentucky's focus is on winning...
Wallaceburg's Austin Medd enjoys the Wallaceburg splash pad located at Colwell Park on Running Creek Drive on Sunday, August 13.
The splash pad opened on the weekend after a couple years of fundraising and planning. The grand opening of the splash pad is scheduled for Aug. 19 at 12:30 p.m.
Due to the new grass around the splash pad, organizers are asking people to use the pathways to the splashpad and stay off the new grass for now.
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March 19 (Reuters) - New home prices in China’s 70 major cities rose at a slightly slower pace in February from the previous month, following a range of government curbs aimed at tempering speculative demand.
Average new home prices in China’s 70 major cities rose 0.2 percent in February from the previous month, compared with an increase of 0.3 percent in January, Reuters calculated from National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) data out on Monday.
New home prices rose 5.2 percent in February versus a year earlier, picking up from a 5.0 percent increase in January.
China’s home prices have slowly levelled out in the big cities in recent months while some smaller cities are still seeing appreciable rises despite the increasingly stringent cooling measures.
Policymakers are focusing in 2018 on stable property market development, aiming to keep residential properties for habitation, not speculation, Chinese premier Li Keqiang said earlier this month. (Reporting by Beijing newsroom; Editing by Sam Holmes)
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The East Marshall Football Team hosts Eddyville Blakesburg Freemont Friday Night in Legrand at 7 p.m. Mustang Football Coach Matt Bandstra said he like his Senior class.
The MHS Volleyball team begins week two of practice today. Bobcat Volleyball Coach Chris Brees said he has a good Senior class.
The East Marshall Volleyball team is into week 2 of practice. Mustang Volleyball Coach Terri Westerndorf said team chemistry is very important in Volleyball.
The GMG Volleyball team opens the season a week from Tuesday Night when they host BCLUW. Wolverine Volleyball Coach Adam Bauder said his young team has a good attitude.
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Dennis Manoloff Says "I Don't Think It's A Reason To Panic About The Indians, But There Are Some Concerns"Dennis Manoloff talks about the Indians' 5-7 start and struggles since the opening series of the season, Edwin Encarnacion's slow start along with Yan Gomes' lack of production at the plate, where Jason Kipnis fits into the lineup once he returns, Carlos Carrasco's solid start and the upcoming road trip in Minnesota and Chicago...
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The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department and the University Medical Center experienced a power outage Tuesday afternoon and had to run on backup power, according to their spokespersons.
NV Energy reported at least 15 outages in the area affecting at least 4,078 customers due to equipment damage. Power was estimated to be restored by 6:00 p.m. Tuesday.
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Vermont State Police seek tips in 2004 disappearance of teen
MONTGOMERY, Vt. (AP) — Vermont State Police investigators are reminding the public about the 14th anniversary of the disappearance of a 17-year-old teenager last seen when she left work in Montgomery.
Brianna Maitland, who was 17 when she disappeared, had left work at the Black Lantern Inn on March 19, 2004. Her car was discovered the next day at an abandoned farmhouse, not far from the inn.
Police and the Maitland family are requesting that anyone with any information, no matter how small, come forward.
Police have said there's no evidence that Maitland left the area willingly and they believe she was a victim of foul play. Investigators say they are continuing to monitor developments in the case.
A $5,000 reward is being offered to help solve Brianna's disappearance.
Doug McDermott scored 20 points, Jimmy Butler had 19 points and 12 assists in his return to the lineup, and the host Chicago Bulls continued their mastery over the Toronto Raptors in a 105-94 victory Tuesday night. Taj Gibson had 14 points and Rajon Rondo scored 12 to help the Bulls beat the Raptors for the 11th consecutive time.
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Ten boaters safely escaped when their vessel caught fire in the Shrewsbury River off Rumson Country Club early Sunday afternoon, according to reports.
According to a report on NJ. com, the boaters jumped into the water when the 19-foot long speedboat, a Sea Doo Speedster 200, caught fire at 2:51 p.m. They climbed aboard a second boat, according to the account, attributed to a New Jersey State Police spokesman.
The cause of the blaze was not immediately known, according to the report.
Firefighters from the Brevent Park Fire Company in Middletown responded and knocked down the fire with a hand line, according to a post on the squad’s Facebook page. (Photos courtesy of Brevent Park Fire Company. Click to enlarge)
Kentucky House Speaker Jeff Hoover waves to the crowd during the political speeches at the Fancy Farm picnic on Saturday Aug. 5, 2017, in Fancy Farm, Ky. John Flavell
March 28 Performant Financial Corp:
* Performant Financial Corp - on March 22, 2017, co's unit and is borrower entered into amendment No. 7 to credit agreement - SEC filing
* Performant Financial - in connection with amendment No. 4 to credit agreement dated as of Feb. 19, 2016, co deposited $7.5 million into deposit account
* Performant Financial - date on which the funds will be remitted to agent for application to term loans under credit agreement extended to May 15, 2017 Source text: (bit.ly/2mLHL5S) Further company coverage:
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OCALA (CBSMiami/AP) — An accident with a firearm can happen at any time no matter how responsible a person is being.
A Florida man told sheriff’s deputies he accidentally discharged a pistol while he was teaching gun safety to three young people.
The incident occurred Monday afternoon at Eglise Baptiste Philadelphie church near Ocala.
According to a Marion County Sheriff’s report, the man said he was showing three girls “the difference between a real firearm and a BB gun.” He was using his Sig Sauer 9 mm when his “finger snagged the trigger.” He told deputies he doesn’t recall pulling the trigger.
The Star Banner reports the deputy collected the 9mm projectile and shell case and contacted the girls’ parents.
No arrest was made and no one was injured.
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MRS ADINA CHRISTABELLE MC DOWALL better known as ED-NA of Choppins, Gomea, Fair Hall and Glen died on Saturday March 3rd at the age of 69. The funeral for the late MRS ADINA CHRISTABELLE MC DOWALL better known as ED-NA of Choppins, Gomea, Fair Hall and Glen takes place on Thursday March 22nd at the Hill Tip Tabernacle Church. The body lies at the church from 1:30 pm. The service begins at 2:30 pm. Burial will be at the Golden Vale Cemetery.
Transportation will be provided by the van with registration number HV 728 and will leave George Williams Shop in Belmont at 1:00 pm.
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A former volunteer at the Jim Clark Rally has told an inquiry a stretch of road close to where three people died in 2014 was infamous.
David Andrew said there was a small bump in the road which could catch out drivers at low speed as it caused cars to wobble at the back.
The fatal accident inquiry saw footage of a car leaving the road and ploughing into a field during the event.
The hearing at Edinburgh Sheriff Court is ongoing.
It is looking at the circumstances of the deaths of Iain Provan, Elizabeth Allan and Len Stern at the Borders event in 2014 and that of Joy Robson at the Snowman Rally near Inverness the previous year.
9 Air director marketing & sales airline network Jianming Qiu and AirAsia Group president China & North Asia Kathleen Tan, speaking at CAPA LCCs in North Asia, agreed (13-Jun-2017) high levels of government regulation are the main restriction faced by low cost carriers in China. Eastar Jet CEO Jong-gu Choi added CAAC has a big influence in the aviation market and most decisions are determined by CAAC.
Villar is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Twins.
Since he spent all but the last three weeks of his MLB career in the American League, Brad Miller is only player on the Milwaukee roster who has previously faced Jose Berrios, who takes the hill Wednesday for Minnesota. With that in mind, manager Craig Counsell will clear a spot in the lineup for Miller at the keystone, leaving no room for Villar. It's the second time in the series Villar will find himself on the bench, with the 27-year-old going 0-for-3 with three strikeouts in his lone start Tuesday.
As Coca-Cola is celebrating 75 years of doing business in Bolivia, a corporate manager in that nation says the beverage maker is continuing to increase its recycling goals.
Quoted in an online article by the Bolivia-based La Razón, General Manager of Coca-Cola Bolivia Guillermo Gonzales touts the soft drink maker’s growing use of recycled content in its plastic bottles.
“In 2010 we were pioneers in using recycled material in bottling plants,” he tells La Razón.
This video is pretty old now, but it’s still amazing. The footage is taken from a 2008 BBC documentary series called “Wild China,” which aired prior to the Beijing Olympics.
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Some genius decided to isolate every mention of the word “China,” and edit them all together into one long clip. What we get is just over two minutes of a posh British guy repeating the name of a large Asian country over and over again — it’s almost poetic, and it shouldn’t be funny, but it is.
A Kentucky teen who was taken from her home in December 2017 was found confined in a Saluda County bedroom and a 24-year-old man was arrested for her kidnapping.
President Trump has told North Korea's leader he must 'behave' - a day after the country's failed missile test.
He made the comments at the White House while his vice president was on a visit to South Korea.
Mike Pence, meanwhile, has warned America's "era of strategic patience is over", and says North Korea shouldn't test Donald Trump's resolve.
Pyongyang's deputy ambassador to the UN, Kim In Ryong, had this to say in return:
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WHITE RIVER, S.D. (AP) – Native American tribes fear what could happen if President Donald Trump succeeds in eliminating an energy assistance program that they say is crucial to their members.
While Trump’s proposal to end the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP, would be felt far and wide, perhaps no group would be affected more than Native Americans.
Under federal income guidelines, they qualify for the program at slightly higher rates than Latino and black households, and far higher than whites, according to a February report from the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies.
Eileen Shot, who administers LIHEAP for the Rosebud Sioux Tribe of South Dakota, says “people will die” without it.
LIHEAP helps low-income households meet their heating and cooling needs. Trump’s budget blueprint calls it a “lower-impact program.”
04-17-2017
× Justin Timberlake drops surprise new song
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Get ready to add this song to your summer 2018 playlist.
Justin Timberlake has dropped a groovy new tune titled, “SoulMate,” and according to the song’s first lyric, “Summer starts now.”
This is Timberlake’s first single since his fifth studio album, “Man of the Woods” and marks a return to his pop roots.
Some of the upbeat and catchy lyrics include, “I love your heartbeat givin’ me rhythm/And I can feel your frequency, so unique/In other words, such a freak, set me free.”
Timberlake wrote in an Instagram post that the song came together quickly over the past week, “Bahama Sessions — “SoulMate”, written: June 26th, final mix: July 3rd.”
Aug 14 (Reuters) - "Grey's Anatomy" creator Shonda Rhimes is taking her Shondaland production house away from Walt Disney Co's ABC network to Netflix Inc to produce new content, the video streaming company said on Sunday.
Rhimes's move to Netflix comes a week after Disney, the world's largest entertainment company, announced plans to launch its own streaming service and pull Disney and Pixar films from Netflix, starting with releases in 2019.
Rhimes is signing Shondaland to Netflix in a multi-year contract. Betsy Beers, Rhimes's producing partner at Shondaland, is also moving to Netflix. http://nflx.it/2vButKf
Netflix said "Grey's Anatomy," "Scandal" and "How to Get Away with Murder" - ABC shows created under the Shondaland banner - will continue to air in the U.S. on ABC.
Netflix has been spending billions of dollars on content to win new subscribers in a quest to become the world's top movie and TV streaming service. (Reporting by Aishwarya Venugopal in Bengaluru; Editing by Sai Sachin Ravikumar)
Police: 29 arrests at protest at Philadelphia ICE building
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Police say more than two dozen people were arrested at a protest at the Philadelphia headquarters of the federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency.
Protesters who camped out overnight are calling for abolition of the agency, an end to family detentions and closure of a detention center in Berks County. They also want city authorities to stop sharing arrest and court information with the agency.
A police representative says about 75 protesters were blocking the entrance to the ICE headquarters building in the city, refusing to allow anyone to enter or exit.
Police say after several warnings, 29 arrests were made Tuesday. Those arrested were issued citations for failure to disperse and then released. Two people had minor scrapes and bruises, and one was taken to a hospital for treatment.
03/19/2018: The Fed isn't handing out candy anymore
(Markets Edition) Jerome Powell is set to chair his first interest rate meeting at the Federal Reserve this week, and you can expect rates to go up. We'll talk to economist Julia Coronado from MacroPolicy Perspectives about how the possibility of interest hikes — and America's new trade policies — is making the markets nervous. Afterwards, we'll look at how companies use coupons for name-brand drugs to steer customers away from purchasing lower-cost generics. Then to cap off today's show, we'll share a portion of our interview with Henry Paulson, former Treasury secretary, on some of the economic problems he sees plaguing America. It's part of a longer conversation with Timothy Geithner (former president of the New York Fed) and Ben Bernanke (the former head of the Federal Reserve) available on marketplace.org right now.
New Canaan: The Department of Public Works is in the process of picking up trees and brush that originate from within the Town right of way only.
The department will not be picking up trees and brush from residences even if it is placed within the right of way, according to Tiger Mann, director of Public Works.
Residents are directed to bring their brush and debris to the Town’s Transfer Station. Normal rates for disposal will apply.
If you have any questions, contact Public Works at 203-594-3054.
Yesterday news outlets around the world reported that Russian journalist Arkady Babchencko has been killed in Kiev, the British Foreign Secretary tweeted his condemnation, and his colleague paid tribute.
It turns out Babchenko is still alive and faked his own death in order to capture an attempted assassin. He has just turned up at a news conference in Ukraine:
Babchenko has admitted he didn’t tell his wife about the plan. That is gonna be one hell of an apology when he gets home…
After 5 years with Samsung and LG, I moved to a Pixel 2 XL and... nothing has changed
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May 2 North American Energy Partners Inc
* North American Energy Partners Inc announces results for the quarter ended March 31, 2017
* Quarterly revenue rose 18.2 percent to C$92.8 million
* Quarterly earnings per share $0.31
* Says "oil price appears to have stabilized at around US$50 per barrel and may head higher as 2017 unfolds"
* Believes has work opportunities to still meet its financial growth targets for 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The Valley could get 3 to 5 inches of snow today and Wednesday
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The Mahoning Valley could get 3 to 5 inches of snow today and Wednesday.
Welcome to spring in Northeast Ohio!
The area should have a mix of snow and rain today before it becomes just snow about 5 or 6 p.m., said Karen Clark, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Cleveland.
The expectation is 1 inch of snow during the day, then anywhere from 1 to 3 inches of snow between tonight and early Wednesday, and an inch of snow Wednesday morning, Clark said.
“We’re keeping an eye on the storm; it depends on when it changes to snow,” she said. “If it’s a little colder, then we may see more accumulations.”
The high temperature expected today is in the upper 30s, but if it drops off in the afternoon, more snow will accumulate, Clark said.
Spring officially starts at 12:15 p.m. today.
“We may welcome spring in with a fresh coat of snow,” Clark said.
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Bollywood actor John Abraham unveiled a new song ‘Dilbar’ from his upcoming action film ‘Satyameva Jayate’.
Taking to his Twitter handle, John wrote, “The ravishing new track from Satyameva Jayate is out now! Listen to Dilbar here: http://bit.ly/DilbarSong @zmilap @TSeries @SMJFilm @BajpayeeManoj @EmmayEntertain @nikkhiladvani #BhushanKumar @Norafatehi @iAmNehaKakkar @dhvanivinod @tanishkbagchi @Musicshabbir @ikkanomics”
The song is a recreated version of song ‘Dilbar’ from 1999’s film ‘Sirf Tum’.
Dancing to the recreated number is Nora Fatehi, while John Abraham is fighting goons. The song is sung by Neha Kakkar, Dhvani Bhanushali, Ikka while the lyrics have been penned by Shabbir Ahmed.
In the cop drama, John Abraham and Manoj Bajpayee are playing pivotal roles.
Directed by Milap Zaveri, the movie is all set to hit the big screens on August 15. It is likely to clash with Akshay Kumar’s ‘Gold’ and Kangana Ranaut’s ‘Manikarnika’.
Trump’s first attack on Mueller came only one day after Deputy FBI Director Andrew McCabe was fired late Friday. Trump had repeatedly attacked McCabe, who was fired after Attorney General Jeff Sessions rejected an appeal that would have let him retire this weekend, meaning McCabe would have received his full pension. McCabe was fired for “lack of candor” about a conversation he authorized between a journalist and FBI officials. McCabe denies these allegations and says his firing is aimed at discrediting Robert Mueller’s investigation, in which he is a potential witness. He also says he took extensive notes about his conversations with President Trump. A slew of Democratic lawmakers have offered to hire McCabe for two days in order to allow him to be eligible to receive his full pension.
BOSTON (AP) — Reigning New York City Marathon winner Shalane Flanagan will run in Boston next year in a fourth attempt to win her hometown race.
The four-time Olympian and reigning Chicago Marathon champion will be joined on the men's side by Galen Rupp in a field of elite Americans announced Monday by race sponsor John Hancock. Olympians Desiree Linden, Dathan Ritzenhein, Abdi Abdirahman, Deena Kastor and Molly Huddle also are signed up for the 122nd edition of the world's oldest annual marathon, which is being held April 16.
Last month, Flanagan became the first American woman to win New York since 1977. No U.S. woman has won Boston since 1985. But last year the Americans had their best finishes since then, grabbing two of the top four women's spots and six of the top ten for men.
After teasing a new song over the weekend, Amara La Negra drops “Insecure.” Touted as her “first official single,” the mid-tempo reggae number will presumably live on her upcoming debut album, not-yet-titled.
The new track follows the tropical dance floor hit, “What A Bam Bam” (which premiered exclusively on TIDAL), and debuts on the same day La Negra covers Latina.com’s newest digital issue.
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“I think people are confused by why I rock my hair the way I do. But it isn’t about hair. It’s about the moral of the story, you know? Hair is nothing, I could go bald tomorrow. I’m still gonna be Amara La Negra. It’s more about feeling comfortable in your own skin, with your body, your hair,” the Love and Hip Hop: Miami star said, concerning her larger-than-life afro.
Spin Amara’s new music above. Read more on shaping the conversation on colorism within the Latino community here.
All lanes of I-210 eastbound are open at the Prien Lake Bridge, according to the Department of Transportation and Development.
The right lane had been blocked by a stalled vehicle.
Traffic congestion has reached past the I-10/I-210 junction to La. 108, according to DOTD.
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Feb 13 Ritter Pharmaceuticals Inc
* Collaboration with university of British Columbia to explore development of Microbiome Therapeutics in environmental enteropathy
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HAMPTON, Va - We get a fun demonstration of science like the kids will be getting this summer attending one of the camps at the Virginia Air and Space Center in Hampton.
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EAGLE -- A 44-year-old man was found dead Tuesday night after deputies say he apparently came into contact with an electric fence while working in an Eagle pasture.
According to the Ada County Sheriff's Office, the man had been fixing irrigation equipment near Beacon Light and Eagle roads when he touched a live electric cattle guard fence.
The victim had last been seen going out to check the equipment at about 4:30 p.m. His body was discovered in the field at 8 p.m., leaning up against the electric fence.
Investigators found a sprinkler connection box with exposed wires underneath where the 44-year-old was found.
Sheriff's officials say the grass in the field was so high that the man was not visible unless someone was standing right next to him. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Foul play is not suspected in the death, officials say.
The victim's name has not yet been released. The Ada County Coroner's Office is expected to release his identity and exact cause of death.
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TOKYO, April 13 Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance plans to reduce currency hedging on U.S. Treasuries in the fiscal year to March, expecting the dollar to strengthen gradually, the company's investment planning executives said on Thursday.
The institutional investor also plans to step up investment in U.S. corporate bonds and other credit products to enhance yields while keeping investments in low-yielding domestic bond in check, they said. (Reporting by Hideyuki Sano; Editing by Chang-Ran Kim)
Teaching staff and their friends and family gathered at Boone Central Friday for an end of the year celebration honoring retiring teachers.
Callie Nelson, special education teacher, emceed the presentation. This year, retiring teachers include: Dale Bonge, Joye Anderson and Elaine Beckman.
Bonge, a math and PE teacher, has been teaching for 39 years.
Anderson, a kindergarten teacher, has been teaching nearly 30 years.
Beckman, a second grade teacher, has been teaching for 43 years.
A man attempting to break up an argument between a couple on Broad River Road ended up being a victim himself, according to the Richland County Sheriff's Department.
Investigators said the victim was noticed a man and a woman arguing outside a Tripp's Cleaners and tried to break it up. That's when officials say the man pushed the victim to the ground and punched him several times.
The suspect, who was wearing a blue hoodie, was captured on surveillance footage and fled in a four-door car.
If you have any information about this incident, you are urged to contact Crimestoppers in any of the following ways: Call 1-888-CRIME SC (888-274-6372), Text TIPSC plus your tip info to CRIMES (274637), visit www.midlandscrimestoppers.com and email a tip. Your identity will be kept anonymous, and if your tip leads to an arrest, you could be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000.
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Boswell’s Breshun Berry, left, stiff-arms Eaton’s Brandon Johnson to the ground as he runs for a first down in the first quarter of Friday’s October 6, 2017 football game at Boswell Pioneer Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas. Bob Haynes Special to the Star-Telegram
DICKSON CITY — An independent medical group from Allentown is building Dickson City’s first hospital. After it acquired Scranton Orthopaedic Specialists on Main Street’s 300 block, Coordinated Health mostly kept mum on plans for a new medical office build (read more)
A Kilgore woman has pleaded guilty to killing her mother and has accepted a 35-year prison sentence.
Kayla Ann Wheeler, 29, entered the plea in Judge David Brabham’s courtroom Monday. She had been scheduled for jury selection.
Wheeler was arrested in November 2016 after police responded to a body call in Hidden Hills Apartments in Longview. Police say the body of Elizabeth Jane Wheeler, 52, had been in the apartment for several days and officers were notified by the apartment complex management team.
According to a probable cause for arrest, Wheeler initially arrived at the location asking about her mother. She voluntarily agreed to be interviewed.
During the course of that interview, Wheeler "admitted to stabbing her mother in the neck with a knife following a physical altercation with her mother," the document reads.
She told detectives, "It was me. I killed her."
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Joel Day, who is in charge of the Welcoming San Diego initiative for the city, said that San Diego's kickoff summit of about 300 people was the largest of any U.S. city that has joined the program, which is co-organized by the New American Economy and Welcoming America.
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FRANKFURT, April 28 German automotive supplier Continental increased underlying earnings more than expected in the first quarter, benefiting from further growth in global vehicles production and carmakers' rising spending on self-driving technology.
Adjusted operating profit (EBIT) rose around 10 percent to about 1.2 billion euros ($1.3 billion), Continental said in a statement on Friday, beating the consensus forecast of 1.14 billion in a Reuters poll of analysts.
"Despite increased raw material costs, all indications are that we will comfortably achieve the ambitious targets we set ourselves for 2017," Chief Executive Elmar Degenhart said in the statement.
Continental released core financial results for the January-to-March period ahead of its annual general meeting on Friday in Hanover, Germany. Full quarterly earnings are due for publication on May 9.
($1 = 0.9200 euros) (Reporting by Andreas Cremer and Maria Sheahan; Editing by Victoria Bryan)
Baku. 15 August. REPORT.AZ/ In January-July, 2017, residents of Azerbaijan produced GDP of 37,645.4 mln AZN, or 1.0% less than in the same period last year.
Report informs citing the State Statistical Committee, GDP per capita amounted to 3,875.6 AZN, which is 2% lower in the annual comparison.
61,8% of GDP produced in the non-oil sector of the economy, 38% - in the oil and gas sector. Production of GDP in the non-oil sector increased by 2.2%.
During this period, 10,6% of GDP has been manufactured in the field of industry, 10,6% in trade and repair of transport means, 8,9% in construction, 7% in transport and warehousing, 5,4% in agriculture, forestry and fishery, 2,6% in tourist placement and catering, 1,7% in information and communications services, 15,6% in other sectors. The net taxes on production and import have reached 7,1% of GDP.
4 injured after argument escalates into gunfire in Detroit
DETROIT (AP) — Police say four people were injured after an argument escalated into gunfire in downtown Detroit.
Police say the shooting happened early Tuesday in the city's Greektown area after people talking in an alleyway that's also used for parking started to argue and two of them apparently pulled weapons.
Three of the injured were listed in critical condition and one was in stable condition. Police say one of them was believed to be a possible shooter.
Investigators have reviewed surveillance video and say they're looking into what the argument was about. Names of those involved weren't immediately released.
Dec 12 (Reuters) - Temasek Holdings (Private) Ltd:
* CHINA TRAVEL PLATFORM MAFENGWO SAYS RAISES $133 MILLION IN SERIES D FUNDING FROM OCEAN LINK, GENERAL ATLANTIC, TEMASEK Further company coverage: (Reporting By Adam Jourdan)
The opposition Forum for Democracy and Development (FDD) has cautioned Inspector General of Police Kakoma Kanganja against abusing his authority.
Spokesperson Antonio Mwanza has particularly advised Mr. Kanganja to avoid using his position to settle personal scores.
Mr. Mwanza states that he personally finds the recent arrest of Economic and Equity Party (EEP) leader Chilufya Tayali over a Facebook posting to be allegedly illegal.
In an interview with Qfm News Mr. Mwanza has argued that this is because the charged Mr. Tayali has been slapped over the posting is not a police matter as far as he is concerned.
Mr. Mwanza has charged that it was unnecessary for the police to get involved and arrest Mr. Tayali over a matter he says was civil as it seemed to have targeted Mr. Kanganja alone.
He states that if Mr. Kanganja felt aggrieved by what Mr. Tayali posted on Facebook, what he should have done is to file a legal suit in the in the courts of law.
Players on the Kentucky bench react during the second half of a second-round game against Buffalo in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Saturday, March 17, 2018, in Boise, Idaho. Kentucky won 95-75. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Live! Casino & Hotel has named Dedren Bailey as vice president of marketing of the hotel in Hanover, which is set to open later this year.
Live! Casino & Hotel has named Dedren Bailey as vice president of marketing of the hotel in Hanover, which is set to open later this year.
The Cal Maritime men’s basketball team beat host La Sierra 70-55 on Saturday in California Pacific Conference play.
Daniel Solis had 17 points and Daniel Radford had 14 points for the Keelhaulers, who are 18-10 overall, 10-2 in league play. CMA can clinch the conference’s top overall seed for the league tournament with a home win over Simpson at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday.
Justin Eisen and Phil Randles each scored 10 points. Travis Arenas had 10 rebounds and Adam Armstead chipped in seven boards.
After the game over Simpson, the Keelhaulers conclude the regular season on Saturday against Pacific Union on “Senior Night.”
ST. CLOUD - Several hundred Xcel Energy customers in south St. Cloud are without power Tuesday morning. Xcel says nearly 2,000 of their St. Cloud customers do not have electricity.
Additionally, about two dozen Cold Spring customers and about 35 Sauk Rapids homes are also without power.
The National Weather Service was reporting 30 to 50 mile an hour wind gusts this morning, as a rain system moved through the area. A High Wind Warning is in effect until 1:00 p.m. Tuesday.
Erin Hausauer says her office has received some reports of property damage around the county with sheds and outbuildings being damaged. She says it is more isolated than widespread. Most reports are of trees that have been blown down.
I'd most worry about the enormous budget shortfall in Oregon, which is going to have a cataclysmic effect on health care. Almost everything the state does has some form of federal support. Until a couple of days ago, Trump said he was going to take the cost of drugs on. Then he spent an hour with the big pharmaceutical companies and said, "I'm going to be dropping the effort."
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The Classic rock group Foghat and country music star Brad Paisley have been added to this year’s Illinois State Fair lineup.
Fair officials on Monday announced Paisley will return to the grandstand on Aug. 13. Since he last played the fair in 2005, Paisley has won several Grammy Awards and is now a member of the Grand Ole Opry Hall of Fame.
Foghat is best known for the hit song “Slow Ride.” The group will play a free show on Aug. 10 for all fairgoers who paid admission at the state fairgrounds gate.
Acapella group Pentatonix will perform on Aug. 12.
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Man Charged With Beating Death Makes Initial Court Appearance
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – A Minnehaha county judge has ordered bond to remain at $25,000 for Nathan MacTaggart, the third person charged in the beating death of a Sioux Falls man.
The 33-year-old is charged with aggravated assault and made his initial court appearance this morning.
On November 3rd, two teenage girls repeatedly punched a 55-year-old victim in the face while at his home in the 800 block of North Teal Place in Sioux Falls. MacTaggart was called to break up, but now he is now facing charges after he reportedly “helped the victim to the ground.”
The victim hit his head, and died.
The two girls are being held at the juvenile detention center on aggravated assault charges.
A jury trial is set for the week of March 12th.
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MANAMA: The Board of Directors of the Central Bank of Bahrain led by Chairman Mohammed Hussein Yateem has reviewed the anti-money laundering and terrorist financing laws during its its fourth meeting for 2017.
The Board reviewed the topics on the agenda. The Board reviewed the performance report of the bank, the developments in the financial sector for the fourth quarter and the financial performance report of the bank until the end of October 2017.
The Board approved the bank’s budget for 2018. The Board also approved the news appointments, license fees for financial institutions licensed to provide financial services to the financial sector, and briefed the Board on the reports on the sovereign credit rating of the Kingdom of Bahrain and the development of work in the joint assessment of the Kingdom of Bahrain on the procedures in place to combat money laundering and terrorist financing laws.
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Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI meets a delegation from Bavaria on the occasion of a party for his 90th birthday, at the Vatican Monday, April 17, 2017. His aide, Monsignor Georg Gaenswein, said Benedict's birthday, which falls on Easter Sunday this year, will be celebrated on Monday in Bavarian style in keeping with the emeritus pontiff's roots. (L'Osservatore Romano/Pool Photo via AP)
Two soldiers are dead and six others are injured following a military vehicle incident on Fort Jackson on Friday.
In a release from Fort Jackson, they say the accident involved a military vehicle and a troop formation.
Two soldiers are dead and six others are injured, with two of them in critical condition. The names of the soldiers are not released at this time.
"Our hearts and prayers go out to the families of the soldiers we lost today and to the families of the injured, they represent the best of our Nation and we will endeavor to support all those affected through this difficult time," said U.S. Army Training Center and Fort Jackson Commander Maj. Gen. Pete Johnson.
When asked if this was an intentional act, Fort Jackson officials said they could not confirm and that the investigation is ongoing.
This is a developing story; check back for more updates.
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(Reuters) - U.S. short-term interest rate futures pared earlier gains on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve delivered a widely expected policy rate hike and provided details on its plan to trim its massive balance sheet.
Chicago Mercantile Exchange Fed funds futures traders had earlier stepped up bets against a third 2017 rate hike after a report showed weaker than expected inflation last month.
Just after the Fed's rate-hike decision at 2 p.m, (1800 GMT), they trimmed those bets slightly, but not enough to suggest they have shifted their view that a third rate hike this year is unlikely.
Traders now see June next year as the earliest meeting at which the U.S. central bank will next lift its target for overnight borrowing costs, based on fed funds futures traded at CME Group as analysed by Reuters. (Reporting by Ann Saphir)
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A tractor trailer fire closed down the west-bound lanes of Hwy. 401 near Napanee on Wednesday morning.
In this Monday July 2, 2018, photo, people walk on Nautholsvik, an artificial beach in temperatures of 10 degrees Celsius (50 Fahrenheit) in Reykjavik, Iceland. The people of Reykjavik do not like the rain anymore. The summer weather has been so gray and wet in their part of the world that meteorologists have to go back to 1914 to find a sorrier May and June. To compound the misery, the foul weather in Iceland’s capital is caused by a heatwave that is expected to keep people in England and Scandinavia basking in sunshine well into July. Egill Bjarnason AP Photo
Winning numbers drawn in 'Numbers Evening' game
BRAINTREE, Mass. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Massachusetts Lottery's "Numbers Evening" game were:
3-5-4-8
(three, five, four, eight)
April 5 Primoris Services Corp
* Primoris Services Corp - announced a new industrial award valued at approximately $10 million
* Primoris Services Corp - award was signed in Q1 of 2017 and will therefore be included in Q1 backlog calculation
* Primoris Services Corp - contract was secured by Primoris Energy Services' industrial division, part of energy segment
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These images from The Free Lance-Star archives were meant to capture "the many associations the first president had with Fredericksburg and the ways the city remembers him," according to caption information that accompanied a collage of these photos in the Feb. 13, 1971, edition. The year 1971 also marked the first time in its history that George Washington's Birthday Festival was canceled because of rain.
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The CIF has announced 29 Academic Team Champions for the 2016-17 school year. Each school that wins will receive a banner to display in their gym. The Southern Section had eight teams recognized.
They are Whitney in girls' track; Crossroads in boys' tennis and baseball; Pilibos in girls' basketball; Pasadena Poly in boys' volleyball and football; Providence in boys' basketball; Saddleback Valley Christian in boys' swimming.
Here's the link to the complete list.
Discount retailer B&M is gearing up for a further push into southern England by snapping up stores from struggling rivals and ploughing £100m into a new distribution centre.
Chief executive Simon Arora said profit in the southeast was oustripping the company average, prompting it to build a 1m sq ft facility in Bedford to drive expansion.
“We are proving increasingly more popular in the south," Mr Arora said. "Our 69 sites in the southeast delivered £326m of sales and have generated more profit than the company average.
“It shows that the shopping habits in the southeast are the same as they are in the north.
“That is why were are going to build the £100m Bedford facility, and it will include...
Police officers stand by a covered body in Toronto after a van mounted a sidewalk and crashed into a crowd of pedestrians on Monday, April 23, 2018. The van apparently jumped a curb Monday in a busy intersection in Toronto, struck the pedestrians and fled the scene before it was found and the driver was taken into custody, Canadian police said. The Canadian Press via AP Aaron Vincent Elkaim
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ABERDEEN, SD… The Aberdeen Wings season came to an abrupt end Monday night at the hands of the Minot Minotauros and a red-hot goalie who stopped all 39 shots in the 3-0 loss for the home team. It was the deciding game in the Central Division semi-finals. Head coach Scott Langer was disappointed not to be playing in May, but knows his team’s effort was there as they had most of the scoring chances in the game.
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A man who climbed onto the roof of a Cambridge restaurant Tuesday morning, sparking a major police response and a road closure in a busy part of the city, ended with the man leaving the roof of his own volition.
Police officers were called to the Cambridge Mill before 5 a.m. for a report of a break-in. According to Waterloo Regional Police, the man moved onto the roof of the building in an attempt to evade officers.
Dozens of people watched from ground level as police negotiated with the man for several hours. During that time, Water Street was closed to traffic in front of the restaurant.
Shortly before noon, the man left the roof under his own volition. Police say he has been charged with breaking and entering, breach of probation and other offences.
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When it comes to the grind, there may not be someone who is molded by it better than Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. It feels like Johnson has a movie coming out nearly once a month or so, and the ubiquitous presence in Hollywood still finds the time for his insane workout schedule and random appearances that have nothing to do with his constant movie promotions.
For example, last week Johnson gave the Los Angeles Lakers a pregame speech before they faced the Denver Nuggets, and the speech that clearly worked as they won 125-116. The Lakers dominated the early and often, as they have for much of the second half of the season having won 8 out of their last 11 games.
With one week before the election, Atascadero’s Holland family donates another ten thousand dollars to the campaign to elect progressive Jimmy Paulding as supervisor.
Paulding is challenging supervisor Lynn Compton in the 4th district. Recent polls have called the race too close to call. The Holland family previously donated $50 thousand dollars to Paulding, which kick-started his campaign.
He also received large donations from labor unions in his bid to capture the non-partisan seat. Paulding has not served as a public official.
Walk around the real world to "fly" a drone and collect dinosaur DNA from the terrible, augmented reality thunder-lizards that've infested your neighborhood (think: capturing a creature in Go); create your own hybrid creatures; battle your dino "strike team" against other players and, well, probably drain your smartphone's battery very quickly in the process.
It should be incredibly familiar if you're used to scouting for eevee and squirtle in the real world. The game's cheerful interface should help bridge the gap between the two titles as well. You probably won't ever mistake a velociraptor for a vulpix while playing, though.
The game is free on Android and iOS and out right now. If you're more interested in building and managing a park of your own, there's Jurassic World: Evolution, which is coming to consoles and PC on June 12th. The reason for the prehistoric season, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, debuts at your local multiplex June 22nd.
Police are appealing for residents across Mid Devon to be on the lookout for Olivia Hunter, 15, who has been reported as missing from Uffculme.
Olivia is described as white, slim build, 5ft 4ins. She has black hair that she habitually wears in a ponytail and sometimes wears black rimmed glasses. Olivia may be wearing a Tiverton High School jacket. She was carrying a grey “Hype” school bag.
Police are concerned for Olivia’s welfare and need to locate her. If you have a sighting of Olivia, please call 101 quoting Police Log 266 06/10/2017.
With Deepika Padukone gracing an event, one can be assured of breathtaking looks. Over the years, Deepika has proved time and again that she can rule the red carpet in no matter what she dons. Last night, the actress outshone everyone in a head to toe shimmery gown.
We are all well aware of Deepika’s love for metallic, and in this Monisha Jaising number, the diva just gave us the most glamorous and dramatic version of the metallic trend we’ve ever seen. A bare neckline, bishop sleeves and thigh-high slit, Deepika pulled off the quirky ensemble perfectly. Going through and through with the metallic theme, she opted for a pair of golden, ankle-strap heels and accessorized it with long drop earrings. Smokey eyes and nude brown lips balanced out the golden number. With everything about the gown on point, Deepika looked beyond sensual.
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FCA Suit Against Alere Unsealed After US Passes On Case
Law360, Miami (October 5, 2017, 11:29 PM EDT) -- After the U.S. government declined to intervene, a Florida federal court Thursday unsealed a suit filed in March 2015 against Alere Inc. by two employees claiming the medical laboratory caused the submission of false claims that cost the federal government, 29 states and the District of Columbia millions of dollars.
In the 94-page complaint, relators Michael Nolan and Jacob Whitfield claim that Alere and related entities Avee Laboratories, Alere Toxicology Services Inc. and Global Analytical Development LLC committed numerous violations of the False Claims Act and the Anti-Kickback...
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LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - LMPD has responded to a stabbing in downtown Louisville near the Greyhound bus station.
MetroSafe confirmed that shortly after 9 p.m. Monday, a man was stabbed in the 700 block of West Muhammad Ali.
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MetroSafe also verified that the victim was taken to the University of Louisville Hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. He told police that he was stabbed at an old gas station across from the bus station before walking to Greyhound to get help, MetroSafe said.
Anyone with information about this case is asked to call 574-LMPD.
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May 2 Pareteum Corp
* Pareteum reaches agreement with senior secured debt lender reducing quarterly principal payments providing cashflow flexibility
* Pareteum corp -revised repayment schedule reduces principal repayments to $250,000 for second and third quarters of 2017 and $500,000 for q4 of 2017
* Pareteum corp says quarterly principal repayments for 2018 have also been materially reduced from $750,000 per quarter to $500,000 per quarter Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
CNBC’s Leslie Picker reports that Puerto Rico’s power authority was hacked, but that customer data was not affected.
FIREFIGHTERS FROM across West Yorkshire are currently battling a major fire in Brighouse.
The alarm was raised at about 2.15pm and twelve fire engines are currently at the scene, in Sherwood Road, where large plumes of smoke are billowing.
The West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service has advised people in the area to keep their doors and windows closed.
It has not yet released any further details but it is understood the building on fire is a factory.
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A family of three is homeless after a fire destroyed their Halifax-area home Thursday.
The fire was reported around 2 p.m. on Terence Bay Road in Terence Bay, N.S., located roughly 30 kilometres southwest of Halifax.
No one was home at the time and no one was injured.
It took crews a few hours to put out the fire.
The Canadian Red Cross says a man and his two adult sons lived in the home. The organization is helping them with emergency lodging, food, and other support.
Fire officials say the cause is under investigation.
CRAB AFFAIR
It is a crab fiesta at Melt Cafe (Mandarin Oriental, Singapore, Tel: 6885-3500) from tomorrow to July 2. Get crab in a variety of ways - on ice, black pepper Singapore-style, Thai stir-fried flower crab and Hainanese crab noodles. The Crab Affair buffet is available for dinner from $75.
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Beach Road Kitchen (JW Marriott Hotel Singapore South Beach, Tel: 6818-1913) is adding more seafood to its buffet line till end August. They will be offered with the local and international cuisine. Lunch is at $58 and dinner $78.
MINION TREATS
Minions have invaded McDonald's. This month, try the Banana Cone (from $1), Banana Hot Fudge sundae (from $1.90) or the Banana Oreo McFlurry (from $2.90). There is also the Minion Potatoes (from $2) and Banana Pie (from $1.20).
NEW IN BUGIS
You can now get a Poke bowl from Aloha Poke at Bugis Junction (Level 4, next to Fitness First gym) at a 10 per cent discount this month.
Choices include the Lil Swell' ($11.90) and Standard Nalu ($15.90).
Pineda (2-1) allowed two runs on six hits and a walk while striking out six batters over seven innings during Sunday's win over St. Louis.
After a tough debut to the 2017 campaign against Tampa Bay, Pineda has turned in two strong outings with 17 punchouts through 14.2 innings and just three runs allowed. It's easy to forget that Pineda is just 28, and his career trajectory still has room to trend up. He'll look to keep the impressive run going on the road against the Pirates on Saturday.
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A protester against the Dakota Access Pipeline rappels from the catwalk in U.S. Bank Stadium during the first half of an NFL football game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Minne... . Protesters against the Dakota Access Pipeline rappel from the catwalk in U.S. Bank Stadium during the first half of an NFL football game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Minneap... .
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April 28 The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average were little changed at the open on Friday after data showed the economy grew at its weakest pace in three years in the first quarter, while strong tech earnings propelled the Nasdaq to a record high.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 5.66 points, or 0.03 percent, to 20,975.67. The S&P 500 gained 1.91 points, or 0.07 percent, to 2,390.68. The Nasdaq Composite added 23.12 points, or 0.38 percent, to 6,072.06. (Reporting by Tanya Agrawal; Editing by Anil D'Silva)
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“Just like Lincoln said when he gave his Gettysburg address, this here is hollowed ground,” said John Ellingsen, during the Discovery-Ellingsen park dedication on June 9.
The Montana Heritage Commission held a dedication ceremony for Ellingsen and the Discovery Men who founded Virginia City with a ribbon cutting ceremony and barbecue.
Ellingsen first found his way to Virginia City in 1952 when he began working alongside Charles Bovey to aide in preserving the past. He holds a master’s in history, with a minor in architecture and archeology from Montana State University, and has won awards for his work in historic preservation. He has been the curator for the town since 1972 and is currently curator emeritus.
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Law enforcement authorities in South Florida want to talk to a 22-year-old man wanted as a “person of interest” in the shooting death of rising rap star XXXTentacion.
Broward Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman Veda Coleman-Wright said in a news release sent Tuesday night that detectives want to ask Robert Allen what he knows about the rapper’s death. She says he’s also wanted on a felony warrant for violating probation for possession of flakka and carrying a concealed weapon.
XXXTentacion, whose real name is Jahseh Dwayne Onfroy, was shot June 18. Detectives said a SUV blocked the 20-year-old rapper’s luxury sports car in the driveway of a Fort Lauderdale-area motorcycle dealership and two masked men confronted him during an apparent robbery attempt.
Twenty-two-year-old Dedrick Williams faces murder charges. He hasn’t entered a plea.
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The government borrowed £42.6bn in the 2017-18 financial year
The UK government borrowing has fallen to its lowest annual level in 11 years, the Office for National Statistics reported today.
Beating official forecasts, the government borrowed £42.6bn in the 2017-18 financial year — down from £46.2bn the previous year. This was below the £45.2bn forecast made by the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) last month.
Meanwhile, borrowing narrowed to 2.1 per cent of GDP last year, down from 10 per cent in 2010.
The figures are the first provisional estimates of the last financial year. The ONS stressed they would be revised as more data becomes available.
MIAMI (AP) — Gloria Estefan says her mother, Gloria Fajardo, has died at age 88.
The Grammy Award-winning singer announced the death on her Instagram account Wednesday.
Estefan says her mother died Tuesday. She didn’t give a cause of death, but in previous Instagram posts, family members said Fajardo had been in the hospital for more than a month.
Fajardo was a Cuban teacher who fled with her husband to the United States in 1959 and settled in Miami when Fidel Castro rose to power and Estefan was only a toddler.
Fajardo received a standing ovation at one of her last public appearances, the February debut concert of Gloria Estefan’s daughter.
In addition to Estefan, Fajardo is survived by a second daughter, Estefan’s two children, and Estefan’s grandson.
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Diego Maradona was left baffled by media reports of an alleged disturbance involving him and his girlfriend and said the police were not contacted.
The Argentina icon is in Spain ahead of Real Madrid's Champions League last-16 tie with his former club Napoli.
Luis Enrique on the brink of Barca exit
Reports surfaced on Wednesday suggesting that the authorities had been called to Maradona's hotel room concerning an alleged incident involving the 56-year-old and his partner.
Those claims prompted Maradona to release a statement via his official Facebook page, in which the 1986 World Cup winner denied any complaint had been made to the police.
"I want to inform that I am in Madrid enjoying my family, and waiting for Napoli to play in the Champions League," Maradona said.
"My lawyer Matias Morla contacted the Spanish authorities. There are no complaints and nobody was able to explain to me the reason for this media show.
"I'm having a great time, let them tell their stories..."
COLUMBIA, Tenn. (WKRN) – Police are searching for a teenage girl who was reported missing from her Columbia home.
According to a Facebook post, Kalia Calouro was last seen by her mother walking away from her home near Moore Court.
Calouro, 17, was wearing a blue and white t-shirt and jeans at the time.
Anyone with information on her whereabouts is urged to call Columbia police at 931-560-1670 or Crime Stoppers at 931-381-4900.
Illinois Policy Institute T he U.S. Census Bureau released new migration data Dec. 20, and it's frightening.
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LONDON No deal in Brexit talks between Britain and the European Union is not an option, the country's car industry body said as Prime Minister Theresa May formally triggered divorce proceedings from the European Union.
In January, May said: "I am equally clear that no deal for Britain is better than a bad deal for Britain", but carmakers fear that without a formal agreement, UK-built cars would face export tariffs of up to 10 percent, risking the future of plants.
"We will continue to work with government and our European counterparts but no deal is not an option," the Chief Executive of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders Mike Hawes said on Wednesday.
(Reporting by Costas Pitas, editing by Paul Sandle)
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While our eyes and wallets were crying over those sky high gas prices, there were some folks who had a little more to say outside the annual Exxon shareholders meeting.
This year's meeting brought people pumped up about the usual issues like global warming, fossil fuels and climate change.
"Now it's obvious to most people that we have a very serious problem, whether it's air pollution here in Dallas Fort Worth or Global Warming," one protester said.
We'll have to wait and see whether anyone inside that meeting was listening.
About Lunch Club (Croesyceiliog)
This is one of six community hubs in Torfaen, run as part of Age Concern Torfaen's Friends For Life befriending project. These are lunch clubs that also offer activities, such as card and board games, IT classes, arts & crafts, singalongs, knitting groups, pamper days, reading groups, guest speakers, cake decorating and summer trips. People aged 50 and over generally are welcome to attend, including those in the early stages of dementia.
NORTH HAVERHILL, N.H. (AP)  A 19-year-old New Hampshire man has been charged with causing or aiding in the suicide of his roommate.
Police said 19-year-old Michael Buskey was found dead of a gunshot wound in the woods near his Plymouth apartment earlier this month. His death was determined to be a suicide.
WMUR-TV reports Parker Hogan was arraigned Tuesday. His lawyer entered not guilty pleas on the charge and on falsifying physical evidence.
Police say in court documents that Hogan helped plan Buskey's suicide. They say the two went into the woods near the apartment, where they practiced ways for Buskey to shoot himself.
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Hogan left the woods, waited until he heard a gunshot and returned to find Buskey dead. He called police and Buskey's father the next morning.
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× Under 3 weeks left: Obama in closing stretch of presidency
HONOLULU (AP) _ President Barack Obama is entering the closing stretch of his presidency, an eleventh-hour push to tie up loose ends and put the finishing touches on his legacy before handing the reins to President-elect Donald Trump.
Obama returns to Washington at midday Monday from Hawaii with less than three weeks. His final days will largely be consumed with a bid to protect his endangered health care law, a major farewell speech and the ongoing handover of power to Trump’s team.
His speech in his hometown of Chicago, on Jan. 10, is expected to be his closing message to the nation. White House officials say Obama is also planning last-minute commutations and pardons in line with his second-term effort to cut sentences for drug offenders given unduly harsh sentences.
Bang wrote: My apologises. Clearly I have no idea what I'm talking about and I will now STFU.
If only some others on here would do the same!
Maidenhead was transformed into a winter wonderland yesterday (Sunday) as snow settled on the town.
While not everyone (particularly motorists) enjoyed the wintry weather, there were plenty of people who took the chance to enjoy the conditions.
Photographer Emma Sheppard captured some images of children sledding in Boyn Grove Park (Punt Hill), while users also tweeted their pictures of the snow to the Maidenhead Advertiser account.
Check out our gallery above for a selection of Emma's photos and some of our favourites sent in by readers.
Buffalo County (WQOW) - One person is dead after a one-car crash in Buffalo County early Saturday morning.
According to the Buffalo County Sheriff's Office, Logan Passow, 20, was driving his 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix when he lost control on Hwy. X near the township of Montana at 1:31 a.m. March 17.
Passow was thrown from the car and pronounced dead.
The sheriff's office said Passow was not wearing his seat belt, and speed and alcohol are believed to be factors in the crash.
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They say a woman who cuts her hair is about to change her life, and it seems Cara Delevingne is leveraging her punkish pixie for a tougher take on beauty.
Delevingne followed up her cut’s double tap–worthy Instagram debut with a Karate Kid moment that found the model demonstrating her physical strength, breaking a piece of plywood—held by a trainer—with the heel of her hand. In the caption, the model turned actress thanked Martial Smarts Toronto for “showing me how to protect myself,” also giving a nod to Puma, the activewear brand that recently featured the It Brit in body-con workout gear for its latest “Do You” campaign. Whether her fighting spirit can be attributed to her new hair or a new role, powerful looks good on Delevingne.
April 24 Tatts Group Ltd
* Tatts has not yet formed a view on how revised indicative proposal compares to merger proposal from tabcorp holdings limited
* Received correspondence from pacific consortium to amend terms of its revised non- binding, indicative and conditional proposal to acquire tatts for $4.21 cash per share
* Tatts notes that under terms of revised indicative proposal, tatts shareholders will not receive a final dividend for year ended 30 june 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (bangalore.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com)
Masked suspect breaks into Orland home, attacks and robs 68-year-old
A masked suspect broke into the home of a 68-year-old southwest suburban man Monday morning, sprayed him in the face with an irritant and robbed him.
Police were called about 9:52 a.m. to a report of a home invasion in the 9400 Block of Boardwalk Lane, according to Orland Park police.
The victim said he was home alone when someone entered the house through an open garage door, confronted him and sprayed him with a substance similar to pepper spray, police said.
The suspect, who also had a handgun, searched the home for valuables and ran out about 10 minutes later with a “limited amount of jewelry,” police said.
The victim called 911 when he left and searched the nearby area with assistance from Orland Hills officers, a Cook County sheriff’s police bloodhound, and a police helicopter.
The suspect, a thin white man about 5-foot-9 to 6 feet, was wearing a mask similar to a ski mask.
Anyone with information should call police at (708) 349-4111.
March 19 (Reuters) - VALNEVA SE:
* REG-VALNEVA REPORTS POSITIVE PHASE I INTERIM RESULTS FOR ITS LYME VACCINE CANDIDATE VLA15
* NO SAFETY CONCERNS ASSOCIATED WITH VLA15 IN ANY TREATMENT GROUP ENCOURAGING IMMUNOGENICITY WITH VLA15
* VLA15 IS IMMUNOGENIC IN ALL DOSES AND FORMULATIONS TESTED
* GOOD OSPA-SPECIFIC IGG ANTIBODY RESPONSES AGAINST ALL OSPA SEROTYPES
* STUDY MET ITS PRIMARY ENDPOINT: VACCINE CANDIDATE SHOWED A FAVOURABLE SAFETY PROFILE.
* PHASE II IS CURRENTLY EXPECTED TO COMMENCE IN THE SECOND HALF OF 2018 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
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Thunder junior guard Trevor Cornell tries to save the ball but steps out-of-bounds during their nonconference game against Badger on Saturday, Feb. 4. Seymour would lose 75-64. They would defeat New London 58-55 on Feb. 6 and lose to visiting Shawano 56-51 on Feb. 9. – Photo by Keith Skenandore
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(CNN) The younger brother of Parkland gunman Nikolas Cruz was arrested Monday for trespassing on the campus of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, a source confirmed to CNN.
Zachary Cruz was arrested on Monday for trespassing on the campus of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
Zachary Cruz, 18, said he wanted to "reflect on the school shooting and soak it in," according to a complaint affidavit. He has since posted bond and been released.
Zachary has been living in a mobile home in suburban Palm Beach County with Rocxanne Deschamps since the boys' adopted mother, Lynda Cruz, died in November
According to court documents from the Palm Beach County Sheriff's office, Zachary spoke with an officer February 16, two days after the shooting . He said he told Deschamps on the night of the shooting that he didn't "want to be alive."
"I don't want to deal with this stuff," Zachary recalled saying.
A controversial pay deal for Melbourne's firefighters is discriminatory against parents, women and people with disabilities, the state's human rights commissioner says.
Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commissioner Kristen Hilton has applied to the Fair Work Commission to intervene against the Metropolitan Fire Brigade enterprise agreement.
The attempt will be heard on Thursday.
Ms Hilton says the deal, which has been agreed on by the firefighters and the MFB and is awaiting Fair Work approval, contains "discriminatory terms that prohibit or restrict part-time work for operational firefighters".
"These terms are unfair and unfavourable towards employees that seek to work part time, including women, parents, people with a disability and carers," she said in a statement.
The 74th Midland Y’s Men’s Music Festival, which runs from April 25 to May 23, is expected to showcase the talents of around 1,500 local musicians.
The festival will kick off on April 25 and 26 at École St. Joseph in Penetanguishene with the French vocal program.
On April 30, solo artists will show off their talents on the recorder, violin and fiddle at Burkvale Protestant before area’s bands take the stage at St. Theresa’s Catholic High School.
The top young piano players will take over the spotlight May 7 to 10 at the Alliance Church. School vocals will run on May 14 and English vocals May 14 to 17 both at St. Paul’s United Church. Guitar players will show off their skills on May 17 at the Alliance Church.
A Democratic state lawmaker representing Cobb has penned a letter to President-elect Donald Trump describing the impact Lockheed Martin's F-35 stealth fighter program has on the county and the U.S. as a whole.
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When he withdrew from the Paris climate agreement, Donald Trump gave a speech so filled with falsehoods that it triggered detailed rebuttals by publications ranging from Politifact to Scientific American.
Two tractor-trailer drivers were hospitalized -- and received summonses -- after their rigs collided on the Jersey-bound upper level of the George Washington Bridge overnight, snarling Wednesday morning's commute, authorities told Daily Voice. The crash occurred when the first driver, 46, of Levittown, PA, stopped his flatbed on the bridge and the second, 57, of Fresno, TX, slammed his Rite Aid rig into it from behind around 3:30 a.m., the authority's Joseph Pentangelo said.
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Halsey is a survivor.
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That’s the theme of the pop star’s latest music video, “Sorry.”
The clip features a bloodied Halsey stumbling through a post-apocalyptic city street littered with bodies and crashed vehicles after what looks like a multi-car collision.
The clip was co-directed by Halsey and Sing J Lee.
“Sorry” is the latest track from Halsey’s most recent full-length, Hopeless Fountain Kingdom.
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Jorge Sampaoli and his Argentina coaching staff were noticeable omissions from a thank you message posted by Sergio Aguero on Instagram. Argentina crashed out of Russia 2018 courtesy of a 4-3 last-16 defeat to France on Saturday to compound a poor tournament. Aguero was dropped for the clash against Les Bleus, but did come off the bench to score late in the game. He took the time to thank his family and supporters of the national team, but Sampaoli was not included in his message. Writing on Instagram, Aguero said: "It is time to thank my son, my family and my friends who accompanied me every day. Those who with great effort came to Russia to encourage us. To all those who from Argentina and many countries supported us with feeling and passion. And above all my colleagues who are the best in the world for leaving their soul in every game. Also to the doctors, physios, props and chefs that are part of a great team. To continue fighting always and together. I love you Argentina."
Kevin Hart Mostly Fails at Trampoline Dunks
Kevin Hart Mostly Fails at Dunking Off a Trampoline
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Here's the latest edition of "Kevin Hart vs. Height" ... where the the actor/comedian struggles to slam dunk even though he's got a trampoline as his launchpad!
Kevin's attempted dunk sesh went down at one of the Sky Zones around L.A. over the weekend ... where it looks like the Hart fam was out celebrating the 13th birthday of his daughter, Heaven.
KH didn't want the kiddos to have all the fun, so he stepped up to the glow-in-the-dark Sky Slam ... and repeatedly got knocked on his ass while his wife, Eniko, yucked it up.
But, Kev didn't let the verticality shaming get him down ... and eventually got up for a 2-handed jam!!
Hart of a champion.
Canadian e-commerce giant Shopify announced today that its payments platform, Shopify Payments, now allows payments made using Google Pay. According to its website, Shopify is used by more than 600,000 businesses worldwide. Among those businesses are familiar names like Penny Arcade and PooPouri.
It's worth noting that while 600,000 is certainly an impressive figure, not all payments made to Shopify merchants use Shopify Payments. Google Pay also isn't enabled by default—merchants have to opt-in. But once they do, users who have Google Pay set up will be able to check out with just a couple taps. The faster the checkout process, the better.
This isn't the company's first Google payments rodeo: Shopify supported Google Wallet payments all the way back in 2015.
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WILLINGBORO, N.J. (AP) - A fast-moving fire at a southern New Jersey condominium complex has displaced more than 50 residents.
But the cause of the fire at Willingboro Square remains under investigation.
The blaze started around 4:15 p.m. Monday in a corner unit of the complex in Willingboro. Dozens of firefighters soon responded and were able to bring the blaze under control in about 90 minutes.
One firefighter and one resident were taken to the hospital for evaluation but were later released. Their names and further details on their injuries were not disclosed.
The displaced residents were receiving assistance from the American Red Cross.
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TORONTO -- Ontario's newly elected Progressive Conservative government has halted changes to sports and concert ticket price legislation that would have capped resale values for events across the province.
A spokesman for the Tories confirmed today that the law passed by the previous Liberal government to address escalating ticket prices will not immediately move ahead.
The Tories say the law attempted to put a cap on ticket resale prices but had no mechanisms to enforce the measure.
The new government, which was officially sworn in last Friday, says it will review the section of the consumer protection law that deals with ticket resale.
The law would have capped sports and concert ticket resale prices at 50 per cent above original face value.
It was set to come into effect on July 1.
Provorov scored a goal during a 6-3 victory over Washington on Sunday.
Provorov's been seeing increased responsibility in Philadelphia this season averaging 24:12 of ice time per game, and his 34 points (13 goals, 21 assists) through 73 games is already a new career high by four tallies. The offensive skill that led to back-to-back point-per-game seasons in the WHL should continue to come out as the Russian keeps adapting to the NHL playing style, and he's quietly provided a strong physical presence too -- his 150 blocked shots are the most on the team, and his 136 hits rank third.
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The Golden State Warriors could be without one of their top defenders when they open the NBA Finals against LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Andre Iguodala's status for Game 1 on Thursday night is a question as he recovers from a bone bruise in his left knee. Iguodala missed the final four games of the Western Conference finals against Houston, the latest bit of uncertainty plaguing the defending champions this postseason.
Golden State coach Steve Kerr says the 2015 Finals MVP will return once he can run without pain. The Warriors could use him against King James, who is making his eighth straight Finals appearance and fourth consecutive against the Warriors.
Cleveland's Kevin Love is in the concussion protocol and may not be ready for Game 1, either.
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Atlanta City Council President Felicia Moore says "I'm sad for the city, and for what we're going through."
Moore is referring to reports, by Atlanta television station Fox 5, that former Mayor Kasim Reed paid out more than $500,000 in bonuses and contest winnings during his last year in office.
As a member of Atlanta City Council, Moore was well known for often butting heads with Reed.
When I spoke to her today Moore said, "it made me very mad, because this is not the first time we've visited this situation before." She and Reed had, what Moore calls, "a falling out over this when he did this before."
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An Israeli woman has been identified as one of the 39 victims of the shooting attack in an Istanbul nightclub. Israel's foreign ministry confirms that 18-year-old Leanne Nasser from the Israeli-Arab town of Tira was killed.
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The Congress party's candidate from Mansa Assembly Constituency for the Gujarat Assembly elections 2017 is Sureshbhai Patel.
Mansa is one of the 182 assembly constituencies of Gujarat. It is located in Gandhinagar district. The seat came into existence after 2008 delimitation.
The constituency will have 229 polling stations. In 2012 assembly polls, the number of electors for this seat was 201488.
Amitbhai Chaudhari of Indian National Congress won the seat in 2012 assembly elections with 78068 votes.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Faced with a backlog of applications for recreational marijuana licenses, the Oregon Liquor Control Commission says it will set aside any applications received after June 15 until the pileup is cleared.
The commission says it has issued almost 1,900 recreational marijuana licenses since April 2016 as well as almost 29,000 marijuana worker permits.
The agency says the pace of application submissions has not eased, causing the review process to lengthen.
To power through the backlog, the agency says it will temporarily shift employees to focus on renewals and applications that have already been submitted.
Executive director Steve Marks says the temporary suspension of new licenses will help the agency fulfill its regulatory duties and provide timely responses to businesses in the industry.
The Oregon Legislature is expected to look at the issue next year.
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Titans clean out lockers with mixed emotions Monday at Saint Thomas Sports Park. …read more
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We are exactly 20-days away from the kickoff of the Texas Tech football season. Which means, our team is focused on all things Red Raiders as they gear up for their first game against Eastern Washington.
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Cidara Therapeutics, Inc. , a biotechnology company developing novel anti-infectives including immunotherapies, today announced that data from nonclinical studies of its novel echinocandin antifungal CD101 and its CloudbreakTM antibacterial immunotherapy CD201 will be presented at the 27th European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases in Vienna, Austria from April 22-25 and at the 2017 Society for Investigative Dermatology Annual Meeting in Portland, Oregon from April 26-29.
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OPP are investigating after a pedestrian was struck by a tractor-trailer in Tecumseh Monday evening.
Police say it happened around 9pm on Essex County Road 46 between Sexton Side Road and Essex County Road 17.
The pedestrian was transported to an area hospital where they later died from injuries sustained in the collision.
Police expect to release more information Tuesday.
New Delhi: Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan starrer 'Dangal' is not only impressing the audience with its breathtaking storyline but, also, its versatile music is doing the magic. Recently, the filmmakers released video of the song 'Naina' and it is emotional enough to touch your heart.
'Naina' has been sung by ace vocalist Arijit Singh on the tunes of Pritam. Its lyrics have been penned by Amitabh Bhattacharya.
At the Box Office, 'Dangal' has now reportedly collected more than Rs 270 crore. It is likely to cross the Rs 300 crore mark soon. If this happens, then the Nitesh Tiwari directorial will become Mr Perfectionist's second film to enter the Rs 300 crore club.
'Dangal' highlights wrestling as a sport by putting forward the real-life struggle of ace wrestler Mahavir Singh Phogat. The flick also stars Sakshi Tanwar, Fatima Sana Shaikh and Sanya Malhotra in prominent roles.
It was released on December 23 last year.
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Paul Nuttall came under fire after admitting claims he “lost close friends” at Hillsborough were false - but it’s not the first time claims about his life have been called into question.
The Bootle -born MEP admitted during a radio interview that a post on his website claiming her lost a close friends in the 1989 stadium disaster was false - and blamed the mistake on his Liverpool-based press officer.
The revelation, which came to light yesterday, isn’t the first time the politician has been told “UFIB” - as he has a whole back catalogue of PR slip-ups.
But which of his bold claims are true - and which are hogwash?
We’ve put together a quiz all about Mr Nuttall’s previous claims to see if you can distinguish which don’t stand up to scrutiny.
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Tamil poet and novelist Perumal Murugan is a cat lover. His poetic journey began when he was eight or nine years old with a poem, “Poonai nalla poonai”, on a favourite cat. (He reveals this in a speech delivered in New Delhi on August 22, 2016.) Like many feline lovers, he is not too fond of dogs. This is evident in his new book of poems, Songs of a Coward, where the poet’s personal preference is a narrative leitmotif and as a thematic preoccupation. Dogs and canine creatures such as wolves are antagonists and bearers of disease. For instance, “The ...
NEW YORK (AP) - Grammy Award-winning rapper Pitbull is heading to the United Nations to discuss the global water crisis on World Water Day.
The organization Clean Water Here announced on Monday that the international pop star will be named Clean Water Here Ambassador on March 22, when he visits the U.N. in New York City.
Pitbull also will receive the 2018 World Water Champion Award for his global humanitarian efforts. He is leading the celebrity-driven social media campaign dubbed "Clean Water Here Cause Flash," in hopes of raising awareness of the water crisis. Other participants include Bruno Mars, Pink, Maroon 5, Demi Lovato, Monica and Juanes.
On March 22, U.N. General Assembly President Miroslav Lajcak will launch a 10-year plan focused on sustainable development of water resources.
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ALAPPUZHA: Against all odds, CPM candidate Saji Cherian is leading by over 4600 votes after three rounds of voting in Kerala's Chengannur Assembly constituency.
Congress candidate D Vijayakumar is in second spot while BJP candidate Sreedharan Pillai is in distant third. Almost conceding defeat, Pillai alleged Congress of shifting its votes to the LDF candidate.
The murder of Dalit Christian Kevin P Joseph on the voting day on Monday, many felt, would hit the ruling LDF's chances. But, initial trend shows the ruling CPM was able to overcome the negative impact from these adverse reports in the constituency.
After fourth round, LDF candidate leads 4,618 votes, almost sealing the victory. LDF 15619, UDF 11001, and NDA is at 9008.
Last election, the CPM had a victory margin of 7983 votes. The election at Chengannur Assembly was necessitated following the death of CPM MLA K K Ramachandran Nair.
Police discover drugs on wanted man accused of stealing from D.I. twice
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REXBURG — An Idaho Falls man wanted on an outstanding warrant was arrested Sunday on a felony drug and petty theft charge at the Rexburg Deseret Industries.
Michael Lee Draper, 50, is accused of stealing items from bins outside the thrift store at 611 N. Second East on July 2.
A warrant was issued for his arrest, and Draper was spotted again at D.I. on Sunday, Rexburg Police Capt. Randy Lewis said.
“He was dipping in the donation bins and had several pairs of shoes, stuffed animals, DVDs and other items,” Lewis says.
Draper was arrested for the warrant and petty theft. Lewis says methamphetamine was found in his wallet and Draper admitted to using it earlier that day.
Draper was booked into the Madison County Jail and is expected to appear in court Monday.
"I would say I'm a tad down because we thought, and it wasn't going to be easy, that we'd have a chance to break the San Marino winning streak," Moravec said. "It didn't happen, but you know San Marino is really good. To beat a champion, you have to go through the champion and it didn't happen. I think we're still a good team and we'll see how it goes."
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People in Charlottesville will be voting on how the city can best work to improve race relations on Monday, December 11.
The Office of Human Rights is set to conclude its 2017 Dialogue on Race Monday night.
These dialogues have been a multi-part series in which participants have discussed and drafted ways the city can improve to make more people feel comfortable.
Community members are invited to vote for priority projects in the categories of economy, education, government, social-cultural, and also recovering and planning - which stems from the violent events of this past summer.
“Even before the events of July and August happened, we were planning another round of dialogue on race discussions and so we just completed these discussions and so we’re asking the community to come together and vote on what they want the priorities should be,” says Charlene Green of the Office of Human Rights.
The event will take place on Monday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Jefferson School African-American Heritage Center.
Aleksandar Susnjar may only be 22, but in terms of life experience he's a veteran.
The rugged Perth-born defender was a surprise call-up to Bert van Marwijk's first squad for the friendlies against Norway and Colombia after impressing Olyroos assistant coach Ante Milicic in the recent Asian Cup under-23 championships.
Road less traveled: Aleksandar Susnjar's unique career so far has yielded a call-up for Australia. Photo: FFA
Susnjar, who plys his trade in the Czech Republic with FK Mlada Boleslav, left his family behind to move to Serbia as a 13-year-old to chase his dream.
He continued his Australian education via internet schooling, while also trying to learn a new language and play football in a country he'd never even visited.
"I came through in Perth as a junior until I was about 13, and my dad said 'would you like to go to Serbia to try to pursue a career over there?'" Susnjar said. "I thought I'd give it a try while I was still young and if it didn't work out I could always come back to Australia.
Parts of Broadway will be closed starting Monday, Feb. 5th. Crews will be doing utility work related to the Block 22 Project. On Monday (2/5) all four lanes of the 500 Block of North Broadway will be closed. They hope to reopen the southbound lanes on Tuesday morning (2/6), but the northbound lanes will still be closed through Thursday evening (2/8). Drivers will need to take the detours on either Locust or Pine Street. Parking will also be limited. Signage will be posted. Please use caution.
HTS Epoll – Would You Support A Change in Land Use of the Pigeon Island National Landmark?
In this edition of the HTS Epoll Miguel asks, Would You Support A Change in Land Use of the Pigeon Island National Landmark? Cast your vote on our website htsstlucia.org.
'MediaBuzz' host Howard Kurtz weighs in on why the media really knows nothing in relation to the tidal wave of speculation about who the president will evict next from the administration.
“He had a lovely great big penis.” When a sweet, rosy-cheeked 90-year-old walked into A&E, the last thing Dr Sarah Johnston expected to hear was some searingly honest advice on the secret to a lifelong happy marriage
A man has been charged with robbery after a shopkeeper was assaulted with a knife during an incident at The Premier Bracebridge Mini Market, in Newark Road, Lincoln.
Sean McNally, 32, of Lamb Gardens, St Giles, is also charged with possessing a knife in a public place and assault.
He will appear at Lincoln Magistrates' Court.
Woman prosecuted for shouting 'Smelly bacon! Mouldy bacon!' at police
The alleged incident happened on August 3 when a man entered the premises and demanded money from the till.
LIMA, April 28 Grana y Montero , Peru's biggest construction conglomerate, posted a profit of 79.1 million soles ($24.40 million) in the first quarter due to the sale of real estate assets, the company said on Friday.
That was up 11.6 percent compared with a profit of 70.9 million soles in the same period a year ago. The company had owned a 20 percent stake in Brazilian builder Odebrecht's $5 billion natural gas pipeline contract, which Peru's government canceled in January amid a graft scandal.
That prompted Grana y Montero to announce a $300 million asset sale plan to boost liquidity. In the first quarter, construction income fell 40 percent to 568.2 million soles, but sales of property and other non-strategic assets quadrupled to 290.4 million soles, the company said.
The company's shares were up 1.9 percent to 2.18 soles on Friday afternoon. ($1 = 3.2420 soles) (Reporting by Ursula Scollo; Writing by Luc Cohen; editing by Diane Craft)
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"Gunmen in Bahrain have attacked a prison, killing a policeman and freeing 10 inmates convicted of terror offences, officials say. A security lockdown has been imposed around Jaw prison, south of the capital Manama, the interior ministry said. A second policeman was injured, when between four and six men, armed with automatic rifles and pistols, attacked the prison on Sunday. An investigation into the escape has been ordered, police said. Sporadic unrest has hit Bahrain since protests in February 2011 demanded an end to discrimination against the Shia majority by the Sunni Muslim rulers. At the time, demonstrators occupied Manama's Pearl Roundabout to press for more democracy." (01/01/16)
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Oxford University has defended its decision to spend more than £100,000 refurbishing the home of its vice-chancellor.
Louise Richardson, who pays no rent for the Victorian mansion despite earning £410,000 including her pension, lives in the house during the term only, and uses it to hold business meetings and university events.
Esteemed university visitors are sometimes given accommodation in the mansion, which boasts a period-style conservatory and a walled garden.
Professor Richardson, 59, considers her permanent family home to be in Massachussetts, USA, where her husband lives and works as a doctor.
U.S. mortgage bonds hold gains after details on Fed balance sheet plan
NEW YORK, June 14 Prices on U.S. mortgage-backed securities clung to their earlier gains on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve signaled it planned to reduce its reinvestments in Treasuries and MBS later this year in a bid to shrink its $4.5 trillion balance sheet.
Boxing promoter Bob Arum is never one to mince words, especially when he’s talking about Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) president Dana White.
It’s no secret that Arum and White have traded verbal shots over the years. Arum has shown in the past that he isn’t a fan of mixed martial arts. Things only got more heated Conor McGregor, the UFC lightweight champion, took on Floyd Mayweather in a “Money Fight.”
Arum is back at it again, blasting White in a video from Fight Hype (via MMAMania.com):
“Who gives a shit about White, he’s a piece of crap. It’s an acknowledgment how strong boxing is. He has the UFC that’s cratering, and he needs boxing to save himself.”
Headset maker Merry sees earnings up over 200% in 2016
Steve Shen, DIGITIMES, Taipei [Wednesday 15 February 2017]
Headset maker Merry Electronics has reported net profits of NT$2.01 billion (US$65.45 million) for 2016, increasing 214% from a year earlier. The earnings translated into an EPS of NT$11.02 for 2016, a significant improvement from NT$3.48 of a year earlier.
Merry said its operating profits also doubled on year to NT$1.65 billion in 2016 during which revenues totaled NT$16.93 billion.
The release of Google Assistant, Amazon's Alexa as well as Apple's Siri will help Merry to continue to ramp up its sales in 2017, according to a Chinese-language Economic Daily News (EDN) report.
Buoyed by improved earnings, the company's stock price surged by 10% or NT$12.50 to close at NT$140.50 on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TSE) during the February 15 session.
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FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Lion cub triplets born at Frankfurt zoo last month made their first public appearance on Wednesday, winning over visitors as they played around with each other.
The lion cub triplets of lioness Zarina are seen for the first time at their enclosure at the Zoo in Frankfurt, Germany, May 30, 2018. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach
The cubs are lioness Zarina’s first litter, the zoo said. Their sex has not been determined as they have yet to be examined, keepers said.
Since their birth, the triplets have remained with their mother and keepers hope their father Kumar will meet them soon.
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“I have no doubt that he would like to go and see them. That’s all he wants the whole time. He walks around and looks and calls out and shows that he already wants to be with them,” Anni Fuchs, head of the big cats section at the zoo, said.
“Only Zarina isn’t quite ready for that yet. They’ll be united when we think that the time is right.”
Military matters, trade, culture and innovation are among the issues Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan will be discussing during a trip to India. Sajjan arrives in India today and this week will meet with India's finance, defence and corporate affairs ministers.
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Former Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Terrell Owens shocked the typical NFL news cycle recently by revealing he wouldn’t attend his own Pro Football Hall of Fame ceremony.
Owens will instead give his speech at the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga:
Owens will hold the speech at his alma mater on the same day as the ceremony in Canton, Ohio.
Owens was snubbed twice for the Hall of Fame, so the decision to skip the formal event makes sense. Since it’s T.O., we know the personalized event will be entertaining for his fans.
While Owens is better known for his tenures elsewhere, he spent one season with the Bengals — his final season in the NFL — and turned in a strong nine-touchdown performance.
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(CNN) -- The disputed GOP-Rep. Devin Nunes intelligence memo alleges that then-Deputy FBI Director Andrew McCabe told the House Intelligence Committee that no surveillance warrant would have been sought for a Donald Trump campaign aide without the Steele dossier. The FISA court granted a warrant to monitor Carter Page and approved three subsequent renewals, according to the memo. Even if the dossier was used as part of the application, a FISA renewal indicates that a judge was convinced that the surveillance was yielding information about the target acting as an agent of a foreign power that merited continued monitoring. The memo alleges that Steele had an anti-Trump financial and ideological motivations that were not included in the FISA application. Senior DOJ officials knew about Steele's anti-Trump bias, according to the memo.
LAURENS, SC (WSPA) – One person was killed in a crash Thursday when they were thrown from a pickup truck on Lisbon Road.
According to Highway Patrol, the truck went off the right side of the road, over corrected and went off of the left side of the road before overturning and hitting a utility pole
The driver died at the scene from injuries sustained in the crash.
The crash happened on Lisbon Road near Burnt Mill Creek Road around 12:42pm south of Laurens.
Highway Patrol says the driver was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash.
There are no toxic plastics. None of them. This will be my intro to everything I do that allows it. If you don’t believe me, you are in the majority, and that’s the problem. Find out the truth and try to convince others. You’ll find out how a missionary feels in a hostile land.
This month my extrusion column is dedicated to the Society of Plastics Engineers’ Annual Technical Conference (ANTEC) in Anaheim, CA, on May 8 to 11. I found 122 papers that related to extrusion, which I have grouped into categories, with the name and affiliation of the primary author and a brief reworded title that clearly shows the content. Click on the Antec extrusion file.pdf to access the full list.
Santa is making his list and checking it twice! In fact, he’s checking it so closely that he’s making two trips to West Pierce Fire & Rescue stations this month. Join your West Pierce firefighters, Santa and his elves for a night of holiday fun!
There will no photographer on site, but parents are welcome to take their own photos of their child(ren). A canned food drive will also be held at each event and all donations are greatly appreciated!
The post Santa is coming to West Pierce Fire & Rescue appeared first on the West Pierce Fire & Rescue website.
News selected on topics and regions - oil and gas, business, politics, IT, the South Caucasus, the Caspian Sea region, Central Asia Ranking of the Azerbaijani banking sector European Union on Wednesday confirmed Iran's commitment to nuclear deal and recalled the importance of ensuring the necessary resources for the Agency to carry out its mission of verification and monitoring of Iran's nuclear-related commitments, IRNA reported. In the statement released on the occasion of the IAEA Board of Governors , EU reiterated its position that it regards the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons as the cornerstone of the global nuclear non-proliferation regime.
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Proceeds that will be accumulated during the Sunday’s NBA preseason game between the Sacramento Kings and the Los Angeles Lakers at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas will be donated to victims of the mass shooting at the city’s Route 91 Harvest music festival, their families and first responders.
Arash Markazi of ESPN tweeted out the full press release by the Los Angeles Lakers organization.
The Lakers, Kings, T-Mobile Arena, AEG and MGM will donate the proceeds from Sunday's preseason game to aid those affected by the shootings. pic.twitter.com/8DeKJ14ZCY — Arash Markazi (@ArashMarkazi) October 6, 2017
On Thursday, Chris Kudialis of the Las Vegas Sun noted over $14 million in donations had already been made in support of those impacted by Sunday’s tragedy, when Stephen Paddock opened fire onto the Las Vegas crowd at the country music show, killing 58 and injuring nearly 500 others.
The Lakers and Kings are scheduled for a 6 p.m. PT tipoff Sunday.
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MUSIC : Anne Akiko Meyers @ EMPAC at RPI , Albany. The superstar violinist presents an evening featuring repertoire works by Ravel and Beethoven as well as new pieces by Jakub Ciupinski and Morten Lauridesen.
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Comstock Lake Fire Complex disbanded, fire being held
Of the three fires in the complex, one is out and two are under control, says FIO
The Krewe of Olympia rolled Saturday (Feb. 3) in Covington.
The krewe started in 1965. The Board of Directors of The Mystic Krewe of Olympia have a philanthropic arm of the organization, the MKO Foundation. The mission of the foundation is to raise financial support for our community's first responders (the Covington Police and Fire Departments) and other nonprofits in the Covington area.
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TORONTO -- A "Back to the Future" reunion is set for this year's Fan Expo Canada.
Organizers say previously announced guest Michael J. Fox will now be joined by fellow "Back to the Future" stars Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson and Tom Wilson.
Edmonton-born Fox starred in the "Back to the Future" franchise as time-travelling teen Marty McFly.
Fan Expo Canada will run Aug. 30 to Sept. 2 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.
Other guests expected include Canadian actors Evangeline Lilly and William Shatner, and American stars Jeff Goldblum and Jason Momoa.
Also in the lineup is "Deuce Bigalow" actor Rob Schneider as well as Billy Dee Williams and Peter Mayhew of "Star Wars" and several cast members from "The Princess Bride."
The Indian rupee opened flat at 64.50 per dollar on Tuesday versus previous close 64.51.
Bhaskar Panda of HDFC Bank said, "On the downside, 64.30/dollar is getting protected. Selling pressure also comes in while the pair rally. Today USD-INR pair is expected to trade within a range of 64.35-64.55/dollar after opening around 64.45/dollar."
"The 10-year benchmark yield is expected to trade within 6.84-6.87 percent today. Nothing special is expected," he added.
The US dollar fell against other major currencies amid rising geopolitical tensions in the Korean Peninsula.
However, the dollar pulled away from five-month lows versus the yen with comments from US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and higher debt yields giving the bruised greenback some breathing space.
"Hamilton" writer Lin-Manuel Miranda on Friday led a who’s who of Latin stars in a new song to raise money for hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico.
Set to a joyous dance beat, "Almost Like Praying" over three and a half minutes features shout-outs to all 78 towns on the US Caribbean territory, where Hurricane Maria destroyed the electrical and telecommunications grids.
Miranda, whose genre-merging "Hamilton" musical was one of Broadway’s biggest hits in recent times, said proceeds from the song would go to relief efforts by the Hispanic Federation group.
Jennifer Lopez, like Miranda a New Yorker of Puerto Rican origin who has been active in the hurricane response, sings lines on the song.
The song also marks a rare return to recording by Gloria Estefan, the Cuban American singer who helped bring Latin pop into the US mainstream with her group Miami Sound Machine.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY – The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office reports their missing K9, Edo, was located in North Port but found dead.
Sheriff Bill Prummell says, “We are overwhelmed by the support we have received form the community while searching for Edo.”
Edo was discovered missing form his kennel Saturday, December 9. The garage door was open due to the cooler weather.
Drone video courtesy of Kevin Angell.
K9 Edo served the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office for two years.
We are heartbroken to report that K9 Edo has been located, and he is deceased. We plan to work with @NorthPortPolice on this investigation. pic.twitter.com/po0n04FeTq — Charlotte Sheriff (@CCSOFLSheriff) December 11, 2017
PanARMENIAN.Net - Russian president Vladimir Putin made a surprise visit to Syria Monday, December 11, after a busy weekend that dealt with several regional issues, including the ongoing problems between the Israelis and Palestinians, Al-Masdar News reports.
Putin reportedly landed at the Hmaymim Military Airport near Jableh city this morning, making a rare appearance in Syria after more than six years of war.
According to local reports, the Russian president ordered his troops to begin withdrawing from Syria, as a large portion of their objective in Syria has been completed.
Many Russian troops will remain in the country as part of a peacekeeping force and to aid the Syrian military in their fight against terrorist groups inside the country.
Brad Pitt's new military movie is at war with itself The new Netflix movie “War Machine” is half dark, deliciously topical political satire and half somber portrait of a flailing counterinsurgency effort. The two don’t mesh well, and given the...
Deaths shadow Broadway’s latest ‘Liaisons’ There was a twinge of sadness at the opening Sunday of “Les Liaisons Dangereuses.” Those associated with the original 1987 Broadway production couldn’t help but think of two people who...
Ben Kingsley's 'Learning to Drive' is a nice ride After her life gets upended by her husband’s adultery, a neurotic middle-aged bibliophile decides to regain peace and balance by the most contrarian means imaginable: She takes driving lessons in...
Terry‘s cargo bike is one of a kind, essential to mobility with a disability – and now it’s gone. Can you help find it?
I custom fabricated an electric-assist large, long cargo bike to aid in mobility since I have a disability in my lower left leg. I spent the day yesterday, January 1st, with friends who live on Alki Ave SW near El Chupacabra (2620 Alki Ave SW), leaving my bike outside using a friend’s lock. Friend unlocked my bike around 5 pm when he thought I was leaving; however, it was closer to 6 pm when I went to leave, and my bike, the extra battery, and the charger were all gone from where I had it. … My hope is to get more eyes out on the lookout for this hard-to-miss, essential mode of mobility and transportation, custom cargo bike!
Terry says a police report is filed and they are awaiting the incident number – we’ll update this to add that when available.
"It made me very nervous at first," the pop star told the prince. "For me, waking up every day and feeling sad and going on stage is something that is very hard to describe. There's a lot of shame attached to mental illness. You feel like something's wrong with you."
"In my life, I go, 'Oh my goodness, look at all these beautiful, wonderful things that I have. I should be so happy,' but you can't help it it if, in the morning when you wake up, you are so tired, you are so sad, you are so full of anxiety and the shakes that you can barely think," she described.
Despite the difficulty, speaking publicly made all the difference. "It was like saying, 'this is a part of me and that's ok.'"
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Thao Nguyen, her son Khao, 12, and Thao?s nephew Duc, 17.- Anzac Day march 2018 in Melbourne. Photo: Joe Armao
Neighbors of a missing, elderly, Norman couple, who both have special needs, are asking for the public’s help in finding them.
Norman Police put out a Silver Alert Thursday for Robert Osbourn and his common law wife, Bertha Peppiatt. Osbourn and Peppiatt have lived with their caregiver in Westwood Park Apartments for more than a year. They were last seen Tuesday afternoon walking to a nearby 7-Eleven.
Jamie Harp Is one of the couple’s neighbors.
“My biggest concern is that Bertha is somehow separated from Robert,” Harp said, "and is trying to come home, but was separated from Robert and doesn’t know how to get here."
The couple’s caregiver tells News 9 Osbourn is has autism and Peppiatt can’t read or write and is developmentally disabled.
Image copyright Google Map Image caption Two men were stabbed in Victoria Crescent
Two men have been charged over a double stabbing in Newport.
A 22-year-old man and a 24-year-old man went to hospital after suffering stab wounds in Baneswell at about 18:00 BST on Tuesday.
Two men aged 21 and 25 have been charged with possession of a knife and wounding with intent following the "disturbance" in Victoria Crescent.
They have both been remanded to appear at Newport Magistrates' Court on Thursday.
The injured men, both from Newport, received treatment at the Royal Gwent Hospital and have since been released.
LITTLEROCK – A 38-year-old man was struck and killed by a motorist who was unable to see him while the pedestrian was walking across Pearblossom (138) Highway Friday night in Littlerock, authorities said.
The pedestrian was later identified as Jorge Oliva of Littlerock, the CHP reported. The fatal collision occurred around 9:50 p.m. Friday, June 9, on Pearblossom Highway near the intersection of 85th Street East.
Oliva was walking south across Pearblossom Highway outside a crosswalk west of 85th Street East, when he was struck by a 2015 Lexus driven by a 62-year-old man from Lancaster.
Paramedics rushed Oliva to Palmdale Regional Medical Center, where he died from his injuries.
The motorist who struck Oliva was not arrested.
It was not immediately known if the motorist was cited and the cause of the crash remains under investigation.
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Private lawyers seeking to represent Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman in his U.S. drug-trafficking case failed to get assurances Monday that they'll get paid, leaving the Mexican drug lord's defense in limbo. During a hearing in federal court in Brooklyn, U.S. District Judge Brian Cogan told the lawyers that if they took the case, there was no ...
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. - A second raccoon in Kendall has tested positive for rabies, prompting health officials to extend a rabies alert in the area.
The Florida Department of Health announced Wednesday that the rabies alert for the Kendall area will be extended for another 60 days.
A rabies alert was first issued in May.
The alert includes the following areas:
Southwest 152nd Street to the north
Southwest 187th Street to the south
Southwest 117th Avenue to the east
Southwest 137th Avenue to the west
The raccoon is the second to test positive for rabies in Miami-Dade County this year.
Health officials said they are working with the county to identify any individuals who might have been exposed to the rabid raccoon.
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TRENTON, N.J. (AP)  It's now easier for New Jersey transgender residents to change their genders on their birth certificates.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed the measure into law Tuesday.
Previous law allowed birth certificate changes only if a doctor certified that a person's gender was surgically changed.
The new law allows the registrar to amend certificates based on how people identify themselves, as male, female or undesignated.
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Former Republican Gov. Chris Christie had twice vetoed the legislation, saying he wanted tighter safeguards for birth certificate alterations.
The Democratic Murphy also signed legislation permitting gender identity to be listed on death certificates.
Hundreds of white nationalists gathered in Charlottesville, Virginia, over the weekend for a "Unite the Right" rally, and demonstrators lined up to counter protest. The violent event turned deadly when a Dodge Charger plowed into a crowd of counter protesters, killing one and injuring 19. Here are scenes from the divisive event:
—CNBC's Mary Catherine Wellons and Adam Jeffery contributed.
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If he will say "I miss you," you would say the same. But if he won't, would you be the first one to say?
FILE –This Oct. 22, 2015 file photo shows U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, on Capitol Hill. Two men who were wrestlers at Ohio State University in the 1990s say Jordan isn't being truthful when he says he wasn't aware of allegations team doctor Richard Strauss was groping male wrestlers, NBC reported Tuesday, July 3, 2018. Male athletes from 14 sports at Ohio State have reported alleged sexual misconduct by Strauss, whose 2005 death at the age of 67 was ruled a suicide. Jordan's spokesman says in a statement the congressman never saw or heard about any abuse or had any abuse reported when he was an assistant wrestling coach at Ohio State. Carolyn Kaster, File AP Photo
Woodhall Spa golfer Nathan Kimsey clinched a top 10 finish at the Australian PGA Championship.
He finished in joint-ninth with Wade Ormsley on -10 at the RACV Royal Pines resort on the Gold Coast.
A final round -7 on the par 72 course ensured the event was one to be remembered for Kimsey.
He opened with a round of 73 last Thursday, before returning with scores of 67, 73 and 65 on the following days.
Spain’s Sergio Garcia was among the entrants, finishing joint-24th on -6.
Revenge is a dish best served hot.
So says Phil Kessel, Stanley Cup champion.
The Penguins star posted his love for hot dogs on Instagram on Monday, a not-so-veiled reference to an infamous column written in the Toronto Sun after he was traded to Pittsburgh from the Toronto Maple Leafs two summers ago.
The story suggested the high-paid winger had eaten his way out of favour with the Leafs' brass. It sparked an immediate backlash against the author and various sites questioned the veracity of the piece.
That, of course, didn't stop the internet.
Phil Kessel
Nice guy.
Tries hard.
Loves the game.
Loves a Toronto hot dog. pic.twitter.com/uHO3935QAm — @nickburt13
Kessel, for his part, has embraced the image, which is a lot easier to do when all you've accomplished since the story's publication is win two Stanley Cups.
And if there's any question whether Kessel is hungry for the three-peat, note how many hot dogs he has.
Federal law enforcement agents have arrested 39 alleged MS-13 gang members from New York City and Long Island during the past month, officials said Wednesday.
The arrests were part of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s newly launched Operation Matador aimed at cracking down on the transnational gang that police say is responsible for a spate of brutal murders on Long Island.
“Transnational gangs like MS-13 bring...
Days after it began participating in an operation in the Kaieteur National Park against illegal mining, the Guyana Defence Force today explained its involvement. The Guyana Defence Force wishes to make it pellucid that it is committed to supporting the efforts of the Protected Areas Commission and the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission in their efforts to purge the Kaieteur National Park of illegal mining.
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A car crashed in reverse into the entrance of a Costco in Oxnard Monday, striking six as people shopped.
The crash occurred at 11:35 a.m. Monday at the Costco located at 2001 Ventura Boulevard, Oxnard police confirmed.
A car crashed through the entrance of an Oxnard Costco Monday, leaving several hurt, March 19, 2018.
An 86-year-old was accused of being behind the wheel as he allegedly crashed a white 1989 Buick Regal through the entrance and into the store, police said.
Six people were hurt, with two taken to the hospital. The injuries ranged from minor to moderate.
Police said the driver stayed at the scene, saying he had mistakenly put his car into reverse while trying to park. While it's still being investigated, police believe it was likely an accident as drugs and alcohol were not a factor.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Officer Michael Wood at (805)385-7750 or via email Michael.wood@oxnardpd.org.
Truck hits man to death
LAHORE: A 50-year-old man was crushed to death by a speeding truck in Shafiqabad police limits Wednesday. Police have removed the body to morgue for autopsy. The victim yet to be identified was trying to cross a road to get Sehri from a hotel when the truck hit him from behind near Doubla Sarkan.
Kill Bill star Uma Thurman has alleged that Harvey Weinstein assaulted her.
The US actress, 47, claimed that the disgraced film producer assaulted her following the release of Weinstein-funded Pulp Fiction in a London hotel room, and also recalled a second incident in which it is alleged he threatened to derail her career. She told the New York Times Weinstein tried to push her down and shove himself on top of her.
Thurman said she told director Quentin Tarantino about the alleged incident and the film-maker confronted Weinstein at the Cannes Film Festival in 2001.
April 10 Zhuhai Orbita Control Engineering Co Ltd :
* Sees Q1 FY 2017 net profit to increase by 97.1 percent to 116.8 percent, or to be 20 million yuan to 22 million yuan
* Says Q1 FY 2016 net profit was 10.1 million yuan
* Says newly merged units' performance consolidated in the financial statements as main reason for the forecast
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/os5ZSb
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
Rolex’s history of innovation is so long and its list of iconic models so lengthy that an entire nomenclature has sprung up around the storied 112-year-old brand.
Think you know Rolex?
See if you recognize all of these terms that every true Rolex lover knows, from trademarked names for proprietary materials to fan-generated nicknames for some of its most beloved pieces.
Bill Belichick is a normal guy, like the rest of us. It’s just that he wins Super Bowls while we watch from home. But we’re all equals when the fast food bug strikes.
Some brave soul deftly filmed the coach’s otherwise unremarkable trip through a Chick-fil-A drive-thru recently and the footage is delightful. Belichick dons a priceless expression: slightly exasperated, indifferent, and annoyed — all at the same time.
We’re assuming he’s none-too-happy about this showing up on MyFace, InstaFace, and other sites he’s so up on. Oh well, he’s on to Next Meal.
PERILLO, Victor
PERILLO - Victor Of Buffalo, entered into rest March 19, 2018 after a selfless and courageous battle against cancer. Beloved husband of Gail (nee Ritchie) Perillo; devoted father of Michelle Perillo and Andrea (fiance Michael Piepszny) Perillo; dear brother of Sharon (Larry) Goodwin; cherished brother in law of Charles "Skip" (Jacqueline) Ritchie, Robert (Laurie) Ritchie and Karen (Harry) Stecher. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Northtowns Chapel) 885 Niagara Falls Blvd. (near Eggert/Sheridan Drive) on Thursday from 3-7 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Margaret's Church, 1395 Hertel Ave., Buffalo on Friday morning at 9 o'clock please assemble at church. Online condolences at:
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March 28 Bank Of Communications Co Ltd
* FY net interest income RMB 134,871 million versus RMB 144,172 million a year ago
* FY net profit RMB 67,210 million versus RMB 66,528 million a year ago
* As at Dec 31, capital adequacy ratio was 14.02 percent versus 13.49 percent a year ago
* "Commercial banks will face with huge pressures and great challenges in operations and management"
* Group's increase in total assets is expected to be not lower than 5% in 2017
* FY net interest spread and net interest margin decreased by 31 and 34 basis points on a year-on-year basis to 1.75% and 1.88% respectively Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
SAN DIEGO (CNS) - Authorities have released the name of the woman found dead under suspicious circumstances at a condominium in downtown San Diego last weekend.
Allyson Mary Rieg, 29, was found unresponsive by her husband at a building in the 700 block of Front Street around 2:30 p.m. Saturday, the San Diego Medical Examiner's Office said.
Rieg's husband said he provided CPR while waiting for police and fire personnel, but she was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Medical Examiner's Office said on Tuesday that police were investigating the cause and manner of Rieg's death.
Police said Saturday that an initial investigation "could not explain the exact circumstances surrounding (Rieg's) death" and homicide detectives were looking into it as a "suspicious death."
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A movie that was shot partly in Drumheller last spring has run afoul of the American Humane Association (AHA).
The group has decided not to give the Ice Age epic 'The Solutrean' its 'no animals were harmed' certification after questions were raised about the slaughter of five bison used in a scene depicting a buffalo hunt.
The association claims animal wrangler John Scott arranged for the purchase and slaughter of the bison specifically for the scene. In his defense, he claimed one of the bison used for the scene had already died of natural causes, while the other bison were all either injured or sick and needed to be put down regardless of their use in the film.
An AHA spokesman said the investigation found no evidence of inhumane treatment in the methods used to put down the animals and the SPCA will not be pursuing charges.
Scott is taking legal action against the employees who took pictures of the bison, claiming they broke a confidentiality agreement.
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First table closes at 6:05 p.m.
Live auction starts 7:15 p.m.
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HINDS CO. Miss. (WJTV) – As storms continue to move across Mississippi, power outages are growing in several areas.
Entergy is reporting more than 100 people without power in Hinds County.
In Rankin County, Entergy is reporting around 300 power outages.
We’re told more than 2,000 Southern Pine customers are without power in Rankin County as well. Rankin County EOC says this is mainly near Shell Oil Road and Star Road.
We are continuing to track power outages and damage in the area. If you have something to report in your area please let us know.
Ana Navarro’s latest attack on President Trump was beyond the pale even for CNN, leaving host John Berman nearly speechless.
Navarro asserted Monday that Trump’s failure to explicitly denounce white supremacists in his statement on the Charlottesville violence was the worst thing he has ever done.
“There are times when the President of the United States needs to step up and be the unifier-in-chief,” she said. “This was such a moment for him and he blew it to a level in order to pander to members of his base who he did not want to antagonize.”
After a long rant, Navarro dropped a bomb that took the air out of the studio.
“In my book, his lack of empathy, his lack of leadership, his lack of courage–he’s unfit to be human,” Navarro stated.
“Well…okay,” Berman responded awkwardly. “Let’s talk about him as the President of the United States for a second right now, Ana.”
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Ringo Starr reveals how he got a little help from Paul McCartney on his new album
UMeRingo Starr‘s 19th album, Give More Love, which will be released on September 15, includes two songs featuring his fellow Beatle, Paul McCartney. Starr tells Rolling Stone that he had no trouble getting his old band mate to take part in the project.
“I just called him up and said, ‘I got this song called “Show Me the Way,” and I want you to play on it,'” Ringo reveals. “Because he is a really good friend of mine, he said he’d come to L.A. for it.”
The ex-Fab Four drummer adds, …read more
The northern unit of two, this Federal style townhouse has 10 rooms facing north and a private walled front patio. With nine foot ceilings and French doors to a covered balcony overlooking the Five Mile River, you will find very elegant and inviting living space. Crafted moldings, paneling, window seats, and coffered ceiling further enhance the luxe appeal of this unique townhouse. State of art systems and materials guarantee a healthy, low cost lifestyle. Common charges are estimated for gardening, garbage removal and snowplowing and to build up a reserve. This house is only one year old and most systems are covered under warranty.
Despite some initial skepticism, Massy Stores customers have embraced the supermarket chain’s new plastic bag policy, which encourages shoppers to use reusable shopping bags or pay $0.25 cents per plastic bag.
The media descended on Massy’s Sunny Acres store on Tuesday June 3rd, the first day of this policy shift.
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A four-year-old girl is recovering after being shot Saturday night in Martinsburg. It happened at a home on Albert Street. Police found the gun near two children, who they believe were playing with the weapon when it fired. The little girl is in stable condition. The shooting is still under investigation.
WASHINGTON — The White House says that U.S. President Donald Trump intends to nominate Kelly Knight Craft as the next U.S. ambassador to Canada.
Knight Craft is a big-money political donor and philanthropist with personal ties to the coal industry and professional connections to the White House and the U.S. Senate.
The Kentucky woman was appointed by President George W. Bush to serve as a United States delegate to the United Nations in 2007 and she also co-founded a charity to provide food, shelter and clothing to Sri Lankan children left homeless or orphaned following the devastating Asian tsunami of 2004.
Knight Craft’s nomination to become the American ambassador to Canada needs to be approved by the U.S. Senate.
Her husband is coal billionaire Joe Craft, who is considered Kentucky’s most powerful non-elected individual.
He was a critic of the Obama administration’s climate policies and drove an SUV with a licence plate stamped with the slogan, “Friends of Coal.”
Some may be tempted to exploit today's tragedy for partisan gain. It's the last thing this country needs, but it's what we could get.
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Actions REALized Tour Join the REAL team on the Actions REALized tour starting at Uprise in Chicago for the premiere of the new Out of Sight series, Tommy Guerrero board release party at Refuge in Detroit to stand up to cancer, a skate jam at The Wig with Dan Mancina and Roll For Rob in Providence.
Harold Hunter Day 2018 A series of special events rooted in the worlds of art, photography, and skateboarding—realms close to the heart of the late legendary skateboarder, Harold Hunter.
Salty Bitches Skate Day If you're in Salt Lake City on June 3rd come skate at West Valley.
Joe Brook Photo Show If you're in San Francisco this weekend make sure to come by FTC for Joe Brook's photo show.
Pets of the Week features animals that are ready for adoption at the Franklin County Animal Shelter.
Adrian, 1 to 3 years, Male, Lab Mix
Heya, I’m Adrian! I’m a playful and strong lab that needs an active home that will take me on runs and hikes, and be willing to teach me some manners, too! I’d like to do a meet and greet with your dog (I prefer females), but no cats, please!
Satin, 1 to 3 years, Female
I would really love to go home with my sister, Silky. Or wait--maybe she's Satin, and I'm Silky. You'd better just take both of us home to be on the safe side!
The Franklin County Animal Shelter is located at 550 Industry Road in Farmington Call 778-2638 or visit http://fcanimalshelter.org/adopt/pet-of-the-week/ for more information
NEXT LEVEL CONTENT AWARE FILL This Photo-Reconstructing AI Is Pretty Incredible
Don't like those wrinkles? Just erase 'em and this AI developed by NVIDIA will do the rest.
The World Boxing Association (WBA) Championships Committee has ordered the start of negotiations for mandatory world title fights in the super lightweight and super bantamweight divisions. At super lightweight, current champion Kyril Relikh must face #3 rated Eduard Troyanovsky. At bantamweight, current super bantamweight champion Daniel Roman and interim champion Moises Flores must face each other, per the WBA’s title reduction policy. The respective camps were given a period of 30 days to reach an agreement, otherwise the fights will be called to a purse bid.
In other WBA news, President Gilberto Jesus Mendoza and WBA Directorate members, especially Director in Spain Pedro García, have voiced support for former WBA middleweight champion Javier Castillejo, who is in the running for a 2018 Princess of Asturias Award presented by the Spanish Boxing Association (AEBOX). The award honors those who have remarkable achievements.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Tianjin FAW Xiali Automobile Co Ltd :
* SAYS IT SOLD 2,086 VEHICLES IN NOV VERSUS 3,907 VEHICLES YEAR AGO Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2C2g38G Further company coverage: (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
April 28 GM:
* Through April 17, aware of one putative class action pending against company in U.S. court based on allegations of defective Takata airbag inflators - SEC filing
* Through April 17, aware of one putative class action against company in Mexico, 7 putative class actions pending in various provincial courts in Canada
* New Mexico Attorney General has initiated litigation against Takata and numerous automotive manufacturers, including GM Source text - (bit.ly/2ppr4em) Further company coverage:
CNN anchor Anderson Cooper and actress Kathy Griffin had "special guests" as they helped CNN's audience welcome in the New Year.
Cooper and Griffin had puppets of themselves before the live televised audience in Times Square while viewers waited for the ball to drop in New York City.
"I've never felt this way about a puppet before," Cooper joked on camera. Griffin's puppet teased Cooper's puppet about drinking on camera.
"I'm trying to get fired by 9:05 p.m.," Cooper's puppet shot back. Watch a clip from the interaction below courtesy of CNN.
Although quarterback Jake Browning has helped Washington to an undefeated record, the Huskies have started slowly in the first half. Timothy Gonzelez AP
It started simply enough. Vinoth Chandar wanted to amuse his two-and-a-half-year-old daughter Harshita, affectionately nicknamed ChuChu. That is how the Chennai-based techie made an animation character based on her. It sang nursery rhymes and songs, and his daughter loved them; but so did thousands of kids from around the world when he uploaded a couple of videos on the Web in 2013. Chandar then got together with four friends to set up ChuChu TV Studios. B M Krishnan rewrote the lyrics of nursery rhymes to make them more contemporary; Subbiramanian T S looked after finance ...
NEW YORK (AP) - An actress best known for playing a young Superman's friend has been granted bail while fighting charges that she helped recruit women into a cult-like group.
A federal judge in Brooklyn agreed Tuesday to release Allison Mack on $5 million bond and place her under home detention in California. She'll be living with her parents.
She has pleaded not guilty to sex trafficking.
Prosecutors say she worked as a slave "master" and recruited women to a group led by a man who sold himself as a self-improvement guru to the stars.
Mack starred in The CW network's "Smallville," a show about the early life of Superman that ended in 2011.
Prosecutors say she helped recruit sex slaves for leader Keith Raniere and his group called NXIVM (NEHK'-see-uhm).
Raniere also denies wrongdoing.
School officials in Lawrence have decided to ban students from a long-time fundraising practice. Some think the move is a bit of an overreach but the school board says their main reason was safety.
A Conception Bay South man was arrested at his house shortly after fleeing from police, the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary says. A police report says the man, 66, is known to have been suspended from driving.
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Future Market Insights has announced the addition of the "Wearable Electronics Market: Global Industry Analysis and Opportunity Assessment 2014 - 2020" report to their offering. With various applications in a wide range of verticals such as fitness and wellbeing, medical and healthcare, entertainment and infotainment, industrial, commercial, aerospace, and military, wearable electronics facilitate a variety of functions.
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Chances are, if you went to college in the United States, you have student loan payments to think about every month — approximately 70 percent of grads leave college with student debt.
Over 44 million Americans hold a total of $1.4 trillion in student loan debt. In fact, the amount of student debt held by Americans has increased dramatically over the past 30 years, and one generation is feeling the pressure the most — millennials.
According to the Federal Reserve, there are over 17 million student loan borrowers under the age of 30 in the U.S. These 17 million people hold a total of $376.3 billion in debt. The average monthly student loan payment for a borrower in their 20s is $351, and the median monthly payment is $203.
That means that Americans in their 20s with student loan debt each have an average balance of about $22,135.
Young woman found dead along Turnpike is identified
GRAFTON, Mass. (AP) — A high school student has been found dead on the side of the Massachusetts Turnpike.
Police say the woman was found Monday morning before 7 a.m. on the westbound side of the road under an overpass.
The Worcester County District Attorney's office says the body was near a road marker.
No identifying information is being released by officials, but the Blackstone Valley Vocation Regional School District in Upton confirms the young woman is high school student Alexandra Valoras. The Grafton News first reported her identification.
Superintendent director Michael Fitzpatrick says Valoras was a junior in the school's engineering program, saying, "at this difficult time, our thoughts and prayers are with the family." Valoras was part of the school's robotics team and a resident of Grafton.
The cause and manner of her death will be determined by the Office Chief Medical Examiner.
Dec 12 (Reuters) - Navtech Inc:
* SAYS IT GETS SECURITIES REGULATOR'S APPROVAL TO ISSUE SHARES IN PRIVATE PLACEMENT Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2l27s1O Further company coverage: (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
The suspects ran off in an unknown direction near the President Gardens Apartments. (Kansas City Police)
The suspects ran off in an unknown direction near the President Gardens Apartments. (Kansas City Police)
Police in Kansas City are searching for suspects who robbed a woman at gunpoint in January.
The armed robbery happened about 5 p.m. on Jan. 24, in the 1300 block of E 80th Street.
Four people are suspects in the case.
Police say the suspects approached the woman while she was sitting in her vehicle and one of the suspects fired a shot that missed the woman.
The suspects ran off in an unknown direction near the President Gardens Apartments, located at 8239 Forest Avenue.
Anyone with information is asked to call the TIPS Hotline (816) 474-TIPS.
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When Daenerys Targaryen went zooming around the sky last week torching Lannisters and Tarlys, some Game of Thrones fans had a question or two about the Dragon Queen’s strategies. Would it have made more sense for her to bring all three dragons instead of her Dothraki riders if a show of force and intimidation was her end goal? But others have pointed out that with Daenerys perhaps only able to entirely control Drogon (though she handled her other two dragons pretty capably in the Battle of Meereen), she can’t risk using all three in battle.
So, will she ever get some help riding those dragons? All signs point to yes. Those riders will need a particular set of skills, but there are three clear candidates for Daenerys’s remaining two dragons—especially after a dazzling interaction between Jon Snow and Drogon in this week’s episode, “Eastwatch.” Jon is the first character other than Daenerys in seven seasons to make contact with a dragon and live to tell the tale.
WASHINGTON—The Supreme Court limited foreign victims of terrorism, torture and other international crimes in their use of U.S. courts to sue corporations they say helped perpetrate abuses, ruling that a centuries-old statute at the heart of major human-rights cases could be employed only against individuals.
The court split 5-4 along ideological lines on Tuesday to pare back the Alien Tort Statute, which authorizes citizens of foreign states to seek redress in federal court for violations of the “law of nations.” The majority,...
Van Riemsdyk collected two assists in a 3-2 loss to Anaheim on Monday.
Now with six points (all assists) in 26 games this year, the stay-at-home rearguard rarely pitches in offensively. Although three of van Riemsdyk's points have come in the last three games, his uptick in production isn't likely to be anything more than an anomaly given his bottom-pairing role and combined total of 1:54 on the power play this season.
SYCAMORE — Hannah Crabtree has been on quite a ride since being crowned Wynford High School’s homecoming queen this past fall. Despite never having competed before in a pageant, the rural Sycamore native went on to become Ohio’s Homecoming Queen and finished in the top 10 in last month’s America’s Homecoming Queen competition in Memphis, Tennessee.
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Now, more than a century later, the Piltdown man has come to US politicswith Friday’s release of a declassified memo by Devin Nunes, the chairman of the misnamed House intelligence committee. The Nunes memo connects mismatched shards to suggest a missing link between Robert Mueller’s Russia investigation and the Hillary Clinton campaign’s efforts to discredit Donald Trump.
AUSTIN (KXAN) – Some of the cutest players are not taking the field in Minneapolis for the Superbowl on Sunday, they’re taking the field on Saturday right here in Austin.
The Austin Humane Society’s 11th Annual Puppy Bowl, a football-themed puppy party, is happening from 12 p.m.to 3 p.m.
The free event will host family and animal-friendly vendors. Plus if you are looking for your next best friend, they will have more than 50 puppies available for adoption.
They’ll also crown the most valuable puppy and the puppies will take their pick at who will win the big game on Sunday.
If you would like to participate in the puppy bowl, you can register on the humane society’s website or at the door.
The Puppy Bowl will happen at the humane society campus located at 124 West Anderson Lane.
BERLIN (AP) — Germany's biggest Islamic association says it won't take part in what is being billed as a Muslim "peace march" against terrorism over the weekend.
The Turkish-Islamic Union says the demonstration in Germany's western city of Cologne would send a wrong signal.
A group calling itself "Not With Us" says it expects several thousand people to come to the Saturday march.
The union said in a statement Wednesday that holding such a march suggests it's only up to Muslims to tackle international terrorism.
It also said Muslims observing the Ramadan-month fast couldn't be expected to march for hours in the summer sun with expected temperatures of 25 degrees Celsius (77 Fahrenheit).
The union instead plans on Friday to hold prayers for peace and against terrorism in mosques throughout Germany.
BRUSSELS (AP) - The European Union Commission and most of the major parliamentary groups are making a final push to approve a landmark trade deal with Canada ahead of a decisive vote in the EU's legislature.
At the same time, hundreds of protesters were already outside the parliament building in Strasbourg, France, arguing that instead of growth and jobs, such a deal will bring an erosion of environmental, labor and consumer standards.
Ahead of the noon vote, EU trade Chief Cecilia Malmstrom tried to assuage concerns that the deal uniting some 500 million Europeans with 35 million Canadians would cut into the independence of EU decision-making. She said it "will not change food safety standards or any other EU requirements, only the EU institutions can do that."
BEVERLY HILLS >> Cinematographer John Bailey is the new president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
The organization’s board of governors elected Bailey to a one-year term late Tuesday. He succeeds Cheryl Boone Isaacs, who has held the post since 2013. Boone Isaacs became a very visible representative of the organization during her tenure, with the #OscarsSoWhite scandal and this year’s best-picture flub. She said earlier this year that she would not seek re-election.
Bailey’s film credits include “American Gigolo,” “The Big Chill,” “Groundhog Day” and “As Good as It Gets.” He has been a film academy governor representing the cinematography branch for 14 years.
The film academy president traditionally appears on the Academy Awards telecast. Next year’s ceremony is the 90th.
CYRUS CHRISTIE HAS once again taken to social media to share the extent of racist abuse he receives.
The Ireland defender was also the subject of racist taunting following Ireland’s World Cup play-off loss to Denmark last November.
That abuse resulted in the Football Association of Ireland making a complaint to Gardai.
It seems that little has changed for the 25-year-old who was named the Young International Player of the Year in 2017 as today, in a pair of Twitter posts, he shared some more recent racist abuse saying:
“Nothing changes ….Nothing gets done …”
Among the other messages shared with him were:
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US President Donald Trump repeatedly uses an exaggerated Spanish accent to pronounce “Puerto Rico” during a speech at a Hispanic Heritage Month event. The US president said “We love Puerto Rico,” before reverting to his usual pronunciation of the US territory.
FILE PHOTO - The headquarters of Germany's Deutsche Bank are seen early evening in Frankfurt, Germany January 31, 2017. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach/File Photo
FRANKFURT Germany's Deutsche Bank AG (DBKGn.DE) has bought a 12.5 percent stake in auction platform TrustBills, the bank said on Monday.
The terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Founded in 2015, Germany-based financial technology company TrustBills is an electronic marketplace for national and international trade receivables.
(Reporting by Alexander Huebner; Writing by Edward Taylor; Editing by Mark Potter)
The federal government plans to release an above-average amount of water from a major reservoir in the Southwestern U.S. this year, but it's less than many hoped.
The Bureau of Reclamation said Monday it will release 9 million acre-feet from Lake Powell. The water will flow down the Colorado River into Lake Mead, which supplies Arizona, California and Nevada.
Last month, the agency projected it could release 11.1 million acre-feet, but a dry March reduced the amount of snow in the mountains that feed the river.
On average, Lake Powell releases 8.7 million acre-feet annually. An acre-foot can supply two typical homes for a year.
The two reservoirs are part of the Colorado River system, which supplies about 40 million people and 6,300 square miles of farmland in seven states.
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St. Louis Blues goalie Jake Allen 's struggles have been no secret, but he got a spark from an inspirational letter from a five-year-old named Mason Gilbert. It meant enough to Allen - who has responded strongly after Ken Hitchcock's firing, culminating with being named the second star of last week - that he invited Mason to Blues practice.
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The Great American Solar Eclipse is Monday, Aug. 21. (Source: Pixabay)
Get a lesson on the solar eclipse and watch the out-of-this-world event with other astronomy buffs.
The Cape Fear Museum is hosting “Summer Pop-ups” all week, which will focus on the eclipse.
The science lessons are daily at the Cape Fear Museum at 814 Market Street.
Then, on Monday, Aug. 21, from 12:30 to 3 p.m., the museum is hosting a solar eclipse party at Airlie Gardens.
To learn more, click here.
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WASHINGTON (LifeSiteNews) – Abortion organizations received approximately $1.6 billion of U.S. taxpayer money from 2013 to 2015, according to a new government report.
According to this report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO), during the fiscal years 2013 to 2015, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) gave away a total of roughly $27 billion in such funds. Some of this money funded abortion entities International Planned Parenthood Federation, Marie Stopes International, and Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA).
Most of the $1.6 billion went to PPFA. This is consistent with the more than $500 million in federal funding the abortion giant reports annually.
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Learn more at https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/u.s.-taxpayers-gave-abortion-groups-1.6-billion-in-three-years-govt-report.
The UFC already donated a million dollars to victims of the recent Las Vegas shooting.
Now, they are doing more.
UFC president Dana White told ESPN Friday that 1,500 police, firemen and EMTs are expected to be at UFC 216 Saturday free of charge.
“I’ve never been in a position where I don’t even know how many people are going to show up here tomorrow,” White said. “People bought tickets, but were flying in from other places. Did they cancel their flight? A lot of these airlines are saying you can use the ticket anytime you want if you don’t want to come to Vegas. It might just be me, the media and 1,500 first responders here tomorrow. And I don’t care. This isn’t an event about the gate or about any of that stuff. This is about the families, the victims, Las Vegas, and not bowing down to cowards.”
UFC 216 features two title fights from the T-Mobile Arena.
Helping to feed the hungry in our state, Jim Hudson Automotive Group presented a check of $200,000 to Harvest Hope Food Bank in Columbia on Monday. (Source: WIS)
Helping to feed the hungry in our state, Jim Hudson Automotive Group presented a check of $200,000 to Harvest Hope Food Bank in Columbia on Monday.
It was all thanks to the company's successful Sixth Annual Jim Hudson 2000 Sales Event.
During this event - all seven Jim Hudson locations were tasked to sell 2,000 vehicles in a 2-month period.
All funds raised were needed to feed one in five South Carolinians who struggle with hunger.
"It's not easy to raise $200,000 anywhere, but we work hard and we planned it from the very beginning of the year," Jim Hudson, founder and CEO of the Jim Hudson Automotive Group, said. "And we just feel like it's the Christian thing to do."
Harvest Hope distributed over 28 million pounds of food last year and feeds approximately 50,000 people a week.
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FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — TCU has named Jeremiah Donati its new athletic director, promoting one of Chris Del Conte’s assistants after Del Conte left for the same job at Texas.
Donati, who was introduced at a news conference Monday, was executive director of the TCU Frog Club when he was hired as an assistant athletic director in charge of development in 2013. His most recent role was as deputy athletic director for external affairs.
Before joining the Frog Club, Donati worked for prominent football agent Leigh Steinberg as general counsel and director of player representation. He also had fundraising roles at Arizona, Washington State and Cal Poly.
Donati inherits a program that has been a Big 12 championship contender under longtime football coach Gary Patterson and is coming off an NIT championship in the first season under men’s basketball coach Jamie Dixon, Del Conte’s most significant hire.
FORT SMITH — U.S. Marshals Museum officials say the facility's construction price in western Arkansas has dropped in half, to $16.5 million.
Museum President and CEO Patrick Weeks told his board of directors Tuesday the lower costs come after reductions in the building's complexity and new soil tests that decreased demands on foundation work.
The Times Record reported that the building site was previously a landfill for debris after a 1996 tornado in the area. Project officials expected removal and replacement of "unsuitable soil."
Little Rock-based CDI Construction Inc. is the general contractor for the museum. Weeks said the company recommended drilling to test the soil and found ways to save money.
The contractor estimated last year that the museum's site and facility cost could reach over $33.5 million.
SAN JOSE >> A smoking passenger forced a Southwest Airlines flight to make an emergency landing at San Jose International Airport on Wednesday afternoon, the airline said.
Flight 1250 departed San Francisco International Airport and was headed to Los Angeles International Airport when the pilot reported a “mechanical difficulty,” said San Jose International Airport spokeswoman Rosemary Barnes.
The difficulty, Southwest explained in a statement, was a passenger who appeared to be smoking in a lavatory.
The aircraft landed safely in San Jose at about 4:10 p.m. and taxied to a gate under its own power, said Barnes, adding that the emergency did not impact operations at the airport.
The airline said it turned the alleged smoker over to authorities.
As for the remaining 32 passengers, Southwest said it was working to get them on to other flights.
A Longview resident reports being contacted by someone who was trying to run the “PUD Scam.” The caller contacted Longview Police Saturday afternoon, saying that they got a call at work from someone claiming to be from the Cowlitz PUD. The caller claimed that the business in Longview had a large outstanding PUD bill, and they threatened to shut the power off immediately if the “bill” wasn’t paid on the spot. The reporting party knew that the call was a scam, and didn’t not give any money or other information to the caller. They called Longview Police to report the incident for information; the Cowlitz PUD also emphasizes that they do NOT contact customers on weekends, nor do they make these kind of “demand calls.” If you have questions or concerns, you’re advised to call Cowlitz PUD customer service at 423-2210 during weekday business hours.
Posted: Apr 23, 2018 3:36 PMUpdated: Apr 23, 2018 3:36 PM
Ben Nicholas
A new study shows that the rate of alcohol and drug related deaths in Oklahoma has increased by 3.3-percent over the last decade.
According to alcohol.org, Oklahoma ranks 15th in the country with the most alcohol or drug related deaths, and amphetamine caused deaths are the highest in the state with a 113.2% increase over the past decade.
The study is comprised of data collected by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and the full report can be found here
Charlotte Hornets' Dwight Howard (12) drives against Indiana Pacers' Myles Turner (33) during the first half of Friday’s game at Spectrum Center. Chuck Burton AP
A Newburgh, Indiana man is recovering following a fall at a popular southern Illinois hiking area Sunday.
The Saline County Sheriff’s Office says Zachary Settles,24, fell five feet at the Garden of the Gods around 4:30PM. Settles suffered a leg injury and had to be flown to Deaconess Hospital in Evansville.
Saline County deputies, Saline County EMS, and Equality Fire Department responded to the scene.
Emergency crews remind folks traveling to the Garden of the Gods to wear appropriate shoes and clothing when visiting the area.
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The Hamilton housing market was booming the last time we chatted with Rosemary and Rick Ferroni, and this morning they were back with an update of what has happened in July.
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The incident happened about 10:30 a.m. at Lorain County Common Pleas Court in the Justice Center, Sgt. Josh Croston said.
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Posted: Jun 14, 2017 11:52 AMUpdated: Jun 14, 2017 4:23 PM
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The Nowata County Board of County Commissioners held a special meeting on Wednesday at the Nowata County Courthouse annex. The meeting was a called after Monday’s was postponed due a lack of quorum.
New business discussed at the meeting included whether bids should be taken or not for a new courthouse security system. Here is Commissioner Curtis Barnes discussing protocol with bids and quotes.
The Commissioners decided to take no action on this item until they hear a presentation from the sheriff’s office.
The trio of commissioners also the appointment of two new deputy sheriff’s, Nicholas Egenmier and David Burton who will serve as Detention Deputy’s. Approval of the Temporary Appropriations for the new fiscal year was tables and will discussed at the next meeting.
The Nowata County Board of County Commissioners next meeting will be held at the regular time, Monday morning at 9.
40 years after the release of their fantastic album News Of The World, Queen are celebrating by releasing a special re-issue this fall.
The re-issue will see remastered versions of two of the band’s all-time classic songs, “We Will Rock You” and “We Are The Champions.” Both versions were recorded during the News of the World sessions, before making final adjustments. While the song structures are mostly the same, some of Freddie Mercury’s vocal likes and Brian May’s guitar hooks have been completely changed.
For instance, you may notice a different guitar solo and completely new ending on “We Are The Champions.” Listen to both new versions below:
The News of the World re-issue is set for release November 17th.
Selena Gomez's Go-To Outfit Combo
If there's one thing that Selena Gomez has taught us about style it's that when you find a look that works for you - stick to it. The singer has been seen rocking a simple outfit combination that we just can't help but want to copy immediately. Her love for retro-Parisian style dresses from brands such as Rouje, Reformation and Bec & Bridge are flirty, chic and easy going - especially when paired with sneakers and a trendy round crossbody. We love this look so much that we've gone ahead and put together 5 cute combos because the heart wants what it wants. Scroll through to shop them now!
Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor: MMA Heavyweights Break Down the Fight
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No doubt Conor McGregor‘s confidence is running high as he enters final preparations for his superfight with Floyd Mayweather. But does “The Notorious” stand a legitimate chance of putting the first blemish on Mayweather’s, thus far, spotless boxing record?
Several of mixed martial arts’ heavyweights chimed in on the fight, commenting on how the fight came together, what McGregor’s chances are, and how they see the fight playing out.
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Former UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir, current top tier referee Herb Dean, Bellator fighter Paul Daley, and numerous others gave their thoughts on the biggest combat sports spectacle of our time.
Mayweather vs. McGregor takes place on Aug. 26 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Oregon‘s Jordan Hasay finished 3rd overall in the women’s Boston Marathon on Monday morning and Galen Rupp finished 2nd.
Hasay finished at 2:23 in her marathon debut. The 25-year-old attended the University of Oregon and now runs for the Nike Oregon Project.
She is originally from California.
30-year-old Rupp finished 2nd in men’s at 2:09:37. He is a bronze medalist in the Rio Olympics. This was his first time running in Boston.
BERLIN, July 4 (Reuters) - Germany and France have offered Spain "observer status" on a programme to develop a new European fighter jet, but want to keep the project as a binational endeavour for now to ensure it moves ahead quickly, according to a German government source.
Spain had sent a letter to its NATO allies asking to participate in the critical industrial undertaking in December, according to the government source and several industry sources.
The German and French defence ministries then responded in April, offering Madrid the opportunity to observe the fledgling programme as it took shape, but without the ability to shape its initial parameters. No reply had yet been received from Spain, the government source said.
(Reporting by Andrea Shalal Editing by Alison Williams)
PARKERS PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — A city in west central Minnesota is getting out of the business of selling liquor.
Parkers Prairie in Otter Tail County is putting its municipal-owned liquor store and bar on the market. City clerk Beth Wussow says the decision to sell follows years of financial losses.
KFGO reports figures from the state auditor’s office show the store lost $90,000 in 2016. The building and assets are listed at $499,000.
Wussow says the City Council will consider purchase offers at its May 21st meeting.
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Competitors round the corner during the Canada West Short Track Speed Skating Championships at the Abbotsford Centre this weekend. (John Morrow/Abbotsford News)
The Canada West Short Track Speed Skating Championships invaded the Abbotsford Centre this weekend, with some of the best young skaters hitting the ice.
Young athletes from all over Western Canada and the Territories battled it out on Saturday and Sunday in both individual and relay events.
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KOCHI: Former champions Sree Kerala Varma College, Thrissur will face 2015 runners-up St Thomas College, Thrissur in the final of the TNIE GOAL 2018 all-Kerala inter-collegiate football tournament at the Maharaja’s College Stadium here on Sunday. The match will kick off at 5.30 pm.The winners of the 24-team tournament will be presented with `2 lakh while the runners-up will bag `1 lakh.
At the valedictory function, Finance Minister T M Thomas Isaac, film director Arun Gopy, actor Prayaga Martin, Kerala Blasters technical director Thangboi Singto, Kerala Football Association president K M I Mather and TNIE editorial director Prabhu Chawla will be present. The final will be telecast live on ACV Utsav from 5.30 pm.
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CHICAGO (AP) _ Authorities in Chicago say police found three people who were shot dead on the city’s Southeast Side.
Chicago police and the Cook County medical examiner said those killed in the shooting about 5:30 p.m. Sunday in the city’s East Side neighborhood include a 17-year-old boy, a 22-year-old man and a 24-year-old woman. Their identities weren’t immediately released. The medical examiner’s office said autopsies were planned Monday.
Chicago police spokesman Anthony Guglielmi (goo-lee-EHL’-mee) said Monday morning that the shooting initially was reported as possible self-defense involving a burglary. However, he said detectives have been investigating “and there are some inconsistencies in what was told to police.”
Guglielmi says the incident is under investigation.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Mattel Inc:
* SAYS CONTINUED NEGATIVE TRENDS IN TOP LINE PERFORMANCE FOR REST OF YEAR COULD RESULT IN “ADDITIONAL GROSS MARGIN DETERIORATION” - SEC FILING
* EXPECT TO INCUR ABOUT $200 MILLION OF COSTS, SPENT BETWEEN Q4 2017 AND END OF 2019 TO IMPLEMENT COST SAVINGS INITIATIVES‍​
* SAYS ADVERTISING & PROMOTION EXPENSES IN FY 2017 ARE EXPECTED TO BE SLIGHTLY HIGHER THAN 2016 ON A GROSS DOLLAR BASIS
* SAYS OPERATING INCOME MARGIN, EXCLUDING SEVERANCE EXPENSES, FOR Q4 EXPECTED TO BE "SIGNIFICANTLY" LOWER THAN Q4 2016 Source text : (bit.ly/2yeZzHc) Further company coverage:
Madrone is the definition of a hidden gem. Tucked away in an office building between a cantina and a Chinese restaurant, this new shop features sparse decor that hides some of the most fragrant flower in Portland. Madrone was established by the original founders of vape makers Hive Ceramics, and everything in the shop—with the exception of Orange Cookies, Animal Cookies and Gorilla Glue—is grown at its farm in Southern Oregon. This place only had 10 flower varieties on hand when I visited (not excluding prerolls), but everything was fragrant and kept fresh. Madrone is just starting out, and the selection will likely expand. A chill hip-hop vibe combined with a clear passion for farming make this a charming newcomer, and its Tumblr is like a joyous Mormon mommy blog for canna-farmers, complete with both deer and John Deere. RITA OLSON.
Have you noticed both federal and provincial governments offer you ‘tax deductions’ if you do this or abide by that rule that they want to promote. Which is fine, if you pay a lot of taxes, but for those that are seniors on a fixed income, and are ‘tax exempt’, it doesn’t mean a heck of a lot as there is no saving. Likewise, insurance companies are now offering ‘a reduced deductible’ for those policy holders who don’t make a claim. They used to offer a reduced premium for those that didn’t make a claim.
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Geoffrey Kirui, of Kenya, won the 121st Boston Marathon men’s race on Monday, crossing the finish line with an unofficial winning time of 2 hours, 9 minutes and 37 seconds.
A Kenyan won the women’s race as well as Edna Kiplagat posted a time of 2:21:52. It was Kiplagat’s first time running Boston.
Jordan Hasay, of Oregon, was the first American female runner to cross the finish line, coming in with a time of 2:23:00.
“It was really emotional for me,” Hasay told WBZ-TV. “I know that a lot of people out there lost loved ones here, and so that really just lifted me up. I was thinking about all of them and I know that they were with us all in spirit, and that my mom would be really proud. I love her so much and she’ll always be with me.”
Fan favorite Meb Keflezighi, an American male runner who won the first Marathon following the 2013 bombings, finished 13th overall in the male race.
American Galen Rupp (Oregon) finished second in the men’s race with a time of 2:09:58.
"When things go south for us like last game, guys are eager to back out there and right the ship," Kuemper said. "We look at our mistakes and what was causing problems — everyone's buying in to change those, and I think that's why we've had such good bounce-back games lately. Now our challenge is to not have those [slips] in-between."
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - AXACTOR AB:
* SAID ON MONDAY AXACTOR AB (PUBL) AND GEVERAN TRADING CO. LIMITED, A COMPANY INDIRECTLY CONTROLLED BY TRUSTS ESTABLISHED BY MR. JOHN FREDRIKSEN FOR THE BENEFIT OF HIS IMMEDIATE FAMILY, SIGNED A LETTER OF INTENT REGARDING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A JOINTLY OWNED PORTFOLIO INVESTMENT COMPANY
* AXACTOR AND GEVERAN WILL BOTH INVEST EUR 30 MILLION OF EQUITY AND HOLD A 50 PER CENT OWNERSHIP EACH. IN ADDITION, GEVERAN WILL PROVIDE A SUBORDINATED DEBT FACILITY OF UP TO EUR 120 MILLION
* THE PORTFOLIO INVESTMENT COMPANY WILL IN ADDITION SEEK BANK FINANCING
* THE TARGETED INVESTMENT CAPACITY OF THE PORTFOLIO INVESTMENT COMPANY WILL BE AROUND EUR 300 MILLION
* THE TARGET IS FOR THE PORTFOLIO INVESTMENT COMPANY TO BE OPERATIONAL FROM EARLY Q4 2017
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The second trial of the man accused of killing Erin Howlett will take place nearly two hours away from the scene of the alleged crime.
The trial of Michael Ball is scheduled to start next April in St. Catharines.
Ball is charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of Howlett, whose dismembered remains were found in the Grand River in Kitchener in 2013.
He has already been tried for her murder once, with a mistrial being declared after jurors were unable to reach a verdict. The jury did convict Ball of committing an indignity to Howlett’s body.
At first glance it may seem surprising that Financial News readers are less concerned about Brexit now than they were a year ago.
The EU 27 may finally have agreed to start talking about trade. But over the last 12 months the odds of the two sides reaching a good deal for financial services have ballooned to the point where England retaining the Ashes looks more likely. In both cases many are now feeling a bit foolish they ever thought a win was possible in the first place.
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Polk County (WQOW) - A baby is fighting for her life, and her father is in the Polk County jail on child abuse charges.
Travis Parmeter Jr., 24, was arrested Thursday night. Police were called to a home in Osceola on Monday evening for a report of a 5-month-old girl who had no pulse and wasn't breathing.
Police said when they met with Parmeter and the girl's mother at the hospital, both had been drinking. The mother told police the baby was fine when she left the girl and her twin in Parmeter's care.
Doctors said the baby has brain injury and had three healing rib fractures, and that abuse is "far and away the primary concern".
A family member said the girl's mother said Parmeter told her he may have broken the baby's ribs from squeezing her too hard.
Monday, December 11, 2017
Here’s what you heard this morning on KXT:
6am — KXT Wake-Up Call
“Let It Roll” — Little Feat
Let It Roll, 1988
7:30am — This Day In Music History
On this day in 1991, Pearl Jam played at Trees in Deep Ellum.
“Alive” — Pearl Jam
Ten, 1991
8am — Brad’s Vinyl Vault
“Salt Of The Earth” — The Rolling Stones
Beggar’s Banquet, 1968
9:30am — New Music Monday with Gini Mascorro
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It turns out that Dick’s Sporting Goods doesn’t need guns to prop up its business after all.
After the sports retailer announced in February that it would stop selling assault-style rifles in its stores after a Parkland, Fla., high-school shooting left 17 people dead, investors worried that sales would suffer. In March, Chief Executive Ed Stackacknowledged that the decision “wouldn’t be positive from a traffic and sales standpoint.”
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The Arizona Lottery announced Monday it's bringing back Windfall Willie, but this time the mascot is a real human. Here's why huge pickaxes randomly appeared in Arizona PHOENIX -- The Arizona Lottery announced Monday it's bringing back Windfall Willie, but this time the mascot is a real human.
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If the kids are home on spring break and you just don’t know what to do with them how about heading to Seekonk Grand Prix.
Located right in Seekonk the big yellow building is packed with even bigger fun for everyone.
Seekonk Grand Prix can also host your next birthday party.
It’s also not just for kids you may never want to leave!
March 30 VMware
* VMware announces $300 million stock purchase agreement with Dell
* $300 million stock purchase agreement is part of company's previously disclosed $1.2 billion buyback authorization through end of fiscal 2018
* VMware Inc - separately, Dell Technologies plans to use $300 million proceeds to repurchase Dell tracking stock for VMware, Dvmt
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Emergency workers who carried a passenger's partially clothed body down the aisle of an American Airlines jet were focused on saving her life, a spokesman for the Minneapolis airport said Tuesday. Airport spokesman Pat Hogan said medical professionals tried to help after the woman was found unresponsive in a bathroom while the plane with 146 passengers and six crew members was in the air.
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ST. LOUIS (AP) - St. Louis homicide and child abuse detectives say it appears a 6-year-old girl was shot to death by another child while her mother and the woman's boyfriend were sleeping.
The child's 27-year-old mother and the woman's 31-year-old boyfriend were both taken into custody Monday.
Officers were called to a home about 1:30 a.m. Monday and found 6-year-old Mi'Kenzie Bostic dead from a gunshot wound to the head.
Police say three other children, ages 9, 4 and 3, were also inside the home but were not harmed. Police said in a statement that it is believed Mi'Kenzie was shot by one of the other children.
The shooting was part of a violent weekend in St. Louis that saw at least 11 people killed or wounded by gunfire.'
The Virginia Department of Transportation is reporting that lanes are back open on I-664 and I-264 after wrecks.
Lanes are open after being blocked on I-264 east at Newtown Road in Virginia Beach but expect delays, VDOT spokeswoman Brittany McBride Nichols said.
Two travel lanes are closed on northbound I-664 at Mile Marker 2 at Power Plant Parkway in Hampton because of a wreck, according to the VDOT 511 Hampton Roads Twitter feed.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate overwhelmingly approves new package of sanctions to punish Russia for meddling in 2016 election.
Authorities: Waterloo fire victims were mom, 9-year-old son
WATERLOO, Iowa (AP) – Authorities have released the names of a woman and boy killed in a Waterloo house fire.
Fire officials say 32-year-old Ashley Smith and her son, 9-year-old Jaykwon Sallis, died Sunday. Firefighters found their bodies on the second floor of the home.
Three other people escaped. They’ve been identified as 36-year-old Willie Phillips, 31-year-old Teryn Netz and 12-year-old Aubrianna Smith.
The fire cause is being investigated.
Four-star General Seth McKee from Cape Girardeau died on Monday, January 2nd in Scottsdale, Arizona at 100 years old. He graduated from Cape Girardeau Central High School in 1934 and attended Southeast Missouri State University from 1934 to 1937. He passed 10 days after he was honored in a resolution from Southeast’s Board of Regents and was the highest-ranking survivor of the D-Day France invasion during World War II. McKee flew 69 missions during the war, held every rank in the Air Force, and retired in 1973. He was awarded the rank of Chevalier in the National Order of the Legion of Honor by France in November. Local musician Jerry Ford and historian Frank Nickell plan to write a book about McKee, and a display in his name will be unveiled at the Cape Heritage Museum next year. Originally, Seth Mckee joined the Army Air Corps to afford medical school, but made the Air Force his career.
A student was stabbed in the arm during a large fight in John Harris High School, according to Dauphin County.
Harrisburg police and Life Team EMS responded, and the injured student was take to a local hospital for treatment, according to a news release issued by Stephen Libhart, director of the Dauphin County Department of Public Safety.
The person suspected of stabbing the student is also a student, and has been detained, Libhart said. The school is not on lockdown, Libhart said. Police recovered the knife that was used in the stabbing.
There is a large group of anxious parents were reported to be outside the building, and extra police units have been called for crowd control. A second person was also detained, but no details were provided.
WASHINGTON — U.S. officials are blaming the North Korean government for a series of cyberattacks dating to 2009 against media, aerospace, financial sectors and infrastructure in the United States and across the world.
The FBI and the Department of Homeland Security issued a warning this week, saying the cyberattacks were carried out by actors within the North Korean government, known as "Hidden Cobra."
The alert issued Tuesday says that both DHS and the FBI believe Hidden Cobra will continue to use cyber operations to advance their government's military and strategic objectives.
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The Financial Times is spending money to make money. In the past month, the Nikkei-owned financial news publisher has launched two separate marketing campaigns, one for a new weekend product that offers digital access plus a print copy of the FT’s Saturday edition, as well as a separate campaign, “Black and White,” it produced with the help of Essence Digital.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - WH Group Ltd :
* HY profit attributable before biological fair value adjustments $492 million versus $466 million
* HY turnover before biological fair value adjustments $10,658 million versus $10,453 million a year-ago
* Operating landscape, affected by economic growth, consumers' preference, industry cycle and epidemics, to continue to impact businesses
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We don’t waste any opportunity to shop for makeup! And if you’re like us, Independence Day is the perfect time to time to indulge in some trending colours of the season that also happen to be the colour of India’s flag. So bring out your patriotic side and flaunt bright shades of saffron, green and blue.
DENVER (CBS4)– Thousands of people packed Civic Center Park or watched the livestream of Independence Eve to help celebrate America’s independence on Tuesday night.
Independence Eve, presented by Anadarko Petroleum and proudly sponsored by CBS4, brought a huge crowd to the park in downtown Denver.
The party started with Chris Daniels and the Kings.
For Coloradans like Lauren Shockey, it is the best way to celebrate the holiday.
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“Fourth of July is my most favorite holidays. The saddest thing always was that it was just never long enough. For Christmas you get a whole month to celebrate,” said Shockey. “No matter how divided we are or what’s going on politically, this is a good time to come together. It’s what’s important.”
The night ended with a fireworks show synced with patriotic music by the 101st Army Band.
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A dog that went missing in Vacaville Thursday was found with its legs tied up with rope after it was reportedly thrown out of car window in Vacaville freeway.
A dog that went missing in Vacaville Thursday was found with its legs tied up with rope after it was reportedly thrown out of car window in Vacaville freeway.
Becky Labonte-Shambley posted in the Vacaville Lost and Found Pets Facebook page in hopes of finding her mother’s pet who was last seen near Brendan Theaters in Vacaville.
She later updated her post with the news that police found the dog, who died of the injuries.
Columbus native Jerry Coleman is now president of the greater Columbus market at SunTrust Bank. -- Image from SunTrust Bank
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NORTH BRANFORD — One person died in a crash Tuesday morning.
Officials said the accident happened on Rt. 80 around 6:30 a.m. when a motorcycle collided with a car.
The motorcyclist could not be resuscitated was transported to Yale New Haven
Fire officials said the motorcyclist was wearing a helmet.
Bidwell Marina at Lake Oroville in April in Oroville, Calif. After record rainfall and snow in the mountains, much of California's landscape has turned from brown to green and reservoirs across the state are near capacity.
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On this episode of The HoopsHype Podcast, Alex Kennedy is joined by Frank Urbina. They break down DeMarcus Cousins’ stunning decision to join the Golden State Warriors on a one-year, $5.3 million deal, what this means for the NBA going forward, the fan reaction, why this is likely only a one-year thing and the impact that the Achilles injury will have on Cousins extension season.
Montreal based artist Tess Roby has shared ice cold new song 'Given Signs'.
The electronic music was moved to create new album 'Beacon' after the death of her father, and it references the times their family spent in Lancashire.
The 'Beacon' of the title is a monolith erected to ward off the threat of invasion from Napoleon, but it becomes an enduring symbol of peace, family, and tradition.
Out on May 4th via Italians Do It Better, new song 'Given Signs' leads into the record, and it's a beautiful fusion of digital production and glistening guitar lines.
Meditative, with quietly repeating melodic lines, there's a soothing quality both to the song itself and to Tess' voice.
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CALGARY — Husky Energy (TSX:HSE) is buying a refinery in Wisconsin for US$435 million in cash.
The refinery at Superior, Wisc., will increase the Calgary-based energy company’s processing capacity by 50,000 barrels per day.
The purchase, which is subject to regulatory approval, will bring Husky’s total downstream capacity to 395,000 barrels per day and add to its asphalt production.
Husky plans to retain the approximately 180 workers at the refinery.
The seller is Calumet Specialty Products Partners LP of Indianapolis, which operates 13 manufacturing facilities in several states.
The Superior refinery has been processing light and heavy crude from the Bakken shale formation in North Dakota and Western Canada.
Concerns were raised last week by the Quebec government over the mounting pressures caused by the tens of thousands of asylum seekers pouring into the province.
BOISE, Idaho — Chandler Hutchison scored 21 points, Justinian Jessup added 18 more and Boise State held on in overtime Saturday night for a 93-91 win over UNLV.
Boise State (19-4, 9-2 Mountain West Conference) held UNLV scoreless for nearly three minutes in overtime, jumping out to an 88-82 lead behind Christian Sengfelder's layup and 2-for-2 shooting from the line by Marcus Dickinson and Hutchison, but had to scramble down the stretch as the Rebels closed in over the final two minutes.
Brandon McCoy's 3-pointer with 25 seconds left cut the gap to 90-89 and UNLV (16-7, 5-5) again pulled to within a point on a pair of free throws from Jordan Johnson with six seconds to go. Jessup then went 1 for 2 from the line to set the final score and McCoy missed a layup at the other end as time expired.
Lexus Williams and Dickinson got 12 apiece and Sengfelder had 10 to help the Broncos get the season sweep. Hutchison also dished out eight of Boise State's 17 assists.
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BERLIN Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) wants to increase the productivity of its plants at its core brand to catch up with rivals, the head of the VW brand told a German newspaper.
"There's no avoiding it, the plants have to become much more productive in the coming years because we are not making enough money with our cars at the moment," Herbert Diess was quoted as saying by tne Sueddeutsche Zeitung in an interview published on Thursday.
His comments came after first-quarter operating profit at VW's largest division surged to 869 million euros ($948.9 million) from 73 million a year earlier.
Investors have said a turnaround at the VW brand, which has long been saddled with high fixed and R&D costs, is key to turning the German giant into a more attractive business.
"We need to catch up urgently," Diess said, saying it was not easy to get the message across.
(Reporting by Victoria Bryan; Editing by Tom Heneghan)
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Another Scottsdale Unified school administrator to resign
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Another administrator in the troubled Scottsdale Unified School District is stepping down.
KPHO-TV in Phoenix reports assistant superintendent Pamela Sitton has agreed to resign at the end of July after she was placed on paid leave last month for "allegations of unprofessional conduct."
The district did not elaborate on the allegations, but the timing of the leave came shortly after parents uncovered payment discrepancies to three employees and an outside attorney launched a review.
She's the fourth high-level administrator from the school district to resign this year.
Sitton's resignation follows those of former Chief Financial Officer Laura Smith, former Chief Business Officer Louis Hartwell and former Superintendent Denise Birdwell.
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-- Eight major banks in China's capital Beijing city, including Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) ,, and China Construction Bank Corp (CCB) ,, have eliminated discounts on mortgage rates for first-home buyers, effective from May 1. The banks also hiked the mortgage rates for second-home buyers, which is now set at 20 percent higher than the benchmark interest rate, also effective from May 1, state newspaper Security Times reported on Tuesday.
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WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US State Department has approved a $70 million sale of kits to the Netherlands that convert unguided artillery shells into precision weapons and a second deal for $110 million to support training for Dutch military pilots in the United States, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency announced in separate press releases.
"The Netherlands has requested to buy three thousand five hundred (3,500) M1156 Precision Guided Kits" and related items "for an estimated cost of $70 million, the first of two releases said on Tuesday.
The second release announced approval of a $110 million deal to support an existing Royal Netherlands Air Force training unit for F-16 pilots in the United States.
Both releases said the proposed sales support US foreign policy and national security goals by improving security for the Netherlands, a NATO ally that contributes to political stability in Europe.
Before singing God Bless America at the Tampa Yankees’ game against the St. Lucie Mets, 27-year-old Jillian Joyce had a request.
Joyce, who has cerebral palsy, asked St. Lucie’s Tim Tebow to stand with her according to the Tampa Bay Times.
Of course, Tebow did.
Moment of the night: fan w/ cerebral palsy sings God Bless America and asked Tebow to join her. This is what it's all about pic.twitter.com/ylkcjifWec — Jason Woodell (@JasonAtTheGame) August 13, 2017
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Dogs fall to Albuquerque Tuesday night
The Chihuahuas had been on fire lately with 11 wins in their last 13 games entering Tuesday, but the Albuquerque Isotopes took charge early Tuesday night and went on to claim an 11-5 victory.
The Isotopes scored four runs in the top of the third and added two more the next inning to take an early 6-0 lead.
The teams each scored five runs the rest of the way, but the Chihuahuas were doomed by their poor start.
The Isotopes recorded 16 hits on the evening while the Dogs managed their five runs on just five hits. Three of El Paso's runs came in the bottom of the ninth when the game appeared to be well out of reach.
El Paso fell to 45-40 with the loss while Albuquerque moved back to .500 at 42-42.
Daniel Castro went 4-5 for the Isotopes with a home run and three RBI to lead his team to victory.
The Chihuahuas will play their next five games on the road against Salt Lake before taking a break ahead of the Triple-A All-Star Game.
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There will be a new marketing message at MAGIC when the shows open in Las Vegas on Monday — and it's all wet.
UBM Fashion, which owns MAGIC, Project, Coterie, FN Platform and others, will unveil a campaign that was created in partnership with CoolGraySeven, a branding and advertising agency. The campaign will be revealed in installations located at the entrances of both the Las Vegas Convention Center, where the women's and footwear shows are held, and Mandalay Bay Convention Center, where the men's shows are located.
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The Kyrgyz Ministry of Foreign Affairs couldn’t explain how the journalist of France-Presse Chris Rickleton violated the visa regime and why he was deported to Dubai .
Note, his wife is a citizen of Kyrgyzstan . Chris Rickleton spent the last seven years living and working in Kyrgyzstan .
An unspecified portion of the proceeds will be donated to the United Nation’s campaign for gender equality, HeForShe, the website says. A limited-edition series of prints will feature famous “people in positions of power” who serve as a “reminder that there’s still a long way to go to stop sexual harassment.”
JERUSALEM (JTA) — A Jerusalem mother suspected in the murder-suicide of her four children was an immigrant from France who had recently reached out for help.
The bodies of the four girls, ages 11 and younger, were found Sunday locked in a bedroom in a fifth-floor Jerusalem apartment that had been set on fire. Their mother was found dead, apparently hanged, according to reports.
The children’s father on Monday agreed to a “partial autopsy of two of the girls, after police investigators found signs that they may have been dead before the fire started, the Times of Israel reported. The father was not at home at the time of the fire and is not a suspect in his family’s deaths.
The woman, 36, who has not been named, reportedly sought help for depression from the city psychiatric services, which determined that she was not suicidal, Haaretz reported.
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - The president of a Texas-based wind energy trade group has been subpoenaed to appear before an Oklahoma grand jury looking into a state lawmaker's claim that someone connected to the industry is responsible for putting a tracking device on his pickup.
Court documents filed in Austin, Texas, show The Wind Coalition President Jeffrey Clark has been directed to appear before the Oklahoma multicounty grand jury in June. The subpoena also seeks business records pertaining to "research and data gathering activities" linked to Rep. Mark McBride of Moore. The Republican has worked on legislation aimed at taxing wind-energy companies.
Austin political consultant George Shipley also has been subpoenaed.
Attorneys for Shipley and Clark didn't immediately return phone messages Wednesday seeking comment.
Existence of the subpoenas was first reported by The Oklahoman.
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President Moon Jae-in said the shorter workweek rule that took effect Sunday will serve as a turning point to move away from an overworked society toward one with more family time.
Chairing a weekly meeting with his top aides on Monday, Moon said that the reduction in work hours is the most certain and effective way to share jobs in an era of low employment as seen in other countries such as Germany.
The president also said that shorter working hours will lead to higher labor productivity which he said had remained low in South Korea due to the chronic practice of long hours of extended labor.
The Monday meeting was his first public appearance in eight days since he returned from his Russia trip last Sunday. He had taken Thursday and Friday off to rest after coming down with the flu.
A revised law took effect Sunday, limiting maximum work hours to 52 hours a week.
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A model of a Siberian tiger is displayed at the Hengdaohezi Siberian Tiger Park on the outskirts of Mudanjiang. While Chinese rangers and conservationists work to increase the Siberian tigers’ population in the wild, the country also hosts about 200 captive tiger breeding centres, but many have been embroiled in controversy. Parks like Hengdaohezi have repeatedly come under fire from conservationists who accuse them of being “tiger farms” that breed the endangered cats for profit with no intention of returning them to the wild.
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Rep. Gabrielle Giffords was badly wounded in 2011; Puerto Rican nationalists shot multiple congressmen in 1954.
There have been several major incidents in which gunmen targeted U.S. lawmakers, but the baseball field attack marked the first time in more than 60 years that multiple congressmen have been targets in the same attack.
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A deputy Chief of Staff, Samuel Abu Jinapor has dimissed claims that he’s putting up an edifice in Damongo in the Northern Region.
According to him, he’s bcome aware of a deliberate and vile propaganda circulating on social media to the effect that, he’s building a “magnificent villa” in Damongo, in the Northern Region, as part of an alleged ambition “to annex” a Parliamentary seat.
But in a terse statement, Mr Abu Jinapor urged the public to disregard the allegations with the contempt that it deserved as they’re baseless.
“For the records, I do not own any landed property in Damongo. Again, I am not building a “mansion” there either. These widely circulating claims , yet again, fit into the grand scheme by full-time detractors to soil my reputation. I, therefore, entreat all and sundry to completely disregard this wicked propaganda.”
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LITTLETON, Colo. (CBS4) – The Douglas County district attorney has cleared a sheriff’s deputy in a shooting that was captured on video by the officer’s body camera.
On May 12 Deputy Brad Proulx pulled over to help a driver near County Line Road and Santa Fe Drive.
That driver — who police say was Deyon Marcus Rivas-Maestas — got out of the car with a rifle that wasn’t loaded and attacked Proulx, who then opened fire as he was knocked over. Rivas-Maestas was injured.
The district attorney’s office looked into the evidence and determined the deputy acted reasonably, as he was fearing his life was in danger.
Rivas-Maestas is now charged with threatening an officer.
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Seven months of planning and rehearsing will culminate Saturday and Sunday, as Ballet Wooster will present its spring performance, "The Enchanted Toy Shop and Other Dances." Along with that story ballet, the company's advanced dancers will perform a variety of contemporary pieces, with music as diverse as "Pirates of the Caribbean" and "Jane Eyre."
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SEARCHES are ongoing this afternoon for a diver missing off the coast of Donegal.
The man, who is in his 60s and understood to be Canadian, was part of a group that hired a charter boat and was reported missing when he did not return to the surface.
Helicopters, lifeboats and fishing vessels had all been deployed in an effort to find the man, who went missing earlier Saturday while diving with a group off Fanad Head.
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Meanwhile a body has been recovered in the search for a man on Sliabh Sneacht.
The alarm was raised when the man, an experienced walker did not return to his car which was parked near Lough Barra. He was from England, but was a regular visitor to West Donegal.
The gaming market continued to grow in 2016, with mobile gaming leading and PC gaming coming in a close second. Virtual reality gaming was held back by high prices of hardware and esports and video content continued to grow.
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There are plans to develop a council civic amenity site in Listowel.
Currently there are neither public nor private facilities for people to dispose of household waste in the Listowel Municipal District.
Kerry County Council has five civic amenity sites throughout the county, but none of these are in the Listowel nor Tralee municipal districts, however there are private operators in Tralee.
The council has purchased a site in Tanavalla, Listowel, and the Environmental Protection Agency has granted a licence to Kerry County Council for a civic amenity site in this location.
In order to help progress the project, the Environment Section and a number of councillors recently visited the Dingle Civic Amenity Site, as it most closely resembles the type of facility proposed for Listowel.
NEWARK, N.J. — A detention hearing for rapper Juelz Santana has been postponed until authorities decide who will prosecute the drug and gun charges he faces following an incident at Newark Liberty International Airport.
A judge was due to decide Monday whether Santana would remain jailed until his trial. Officials say that hearing will likely now occur sometime this week.
Santana pleaded not guilty to state charges last week. He also faces federal charges in the same incident
Authorities say security personnel found a loaded .38-caliber handgun and oxycodone pills he didn't have a prescription for in a carry-on bag containing his identification.
They say he fled the area, leaving two bags behind. He turned himself in three days later.
The 36-year-old New York City-born rapper lives in Totowa, New Jersey. His real name is LaRon James.
Falklands : Adjournment Speech by the Commander British Forces South Atlantic Islands : Submitted by Falkland Islands News Network 24.11.2016 Mr Speaker, Honourable Members, Mindful of the Motion debated in this House, today I thought it would seem timely entirely appropriate and indeed of interest to Honourable Members to note that six year 10 students from the FICS all this week at Mount Pleasant conducting work experience.
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Following promises of "fire and fury" from US president Donald Trump if it continues its belligerence, North Korea released a statement on Wednesday threatening to launch an "enveloping strike" at the island of Guam, a US territory in the Pacific. Here's why Pyongyang thinks Guam is a worthy target.
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Google announced some updates to the new Google Search Console on Monday. Specifically, Google said it has made visual upgrades to the reports and user interface within Search Console.
The update includes:
Annotation cards with the charts.
Difference column to show changes in data over time.
Prepopulated values in filter/compare illustrations.
Changes to the date picker and comparison view.
Google regularly updates the new Google Search Console and is soliciting feedback via the “Send Feedback” button in the UI.
Here is a GIF of the changes from Google:
Check out some visual updates in the New Search Console: 🗂️Annotation cards
📊Difference column
📈Filter/compare have a new look & pre-populated values
📅Improvements to date picker & comparison view Tell us what you think about these updates by using “Send Feedback” button! pic.twitter.com/dErqMkbPSx — Google Webmasters (@googlewmc) March 19, 2018
Baku. 23 May. REPORT.AZ/ The list of top 10 filling stations identified for unusual architecture.
Report informs citing the Sputnik, SOCAR filling station in Batumi (Georgia), near McDonalds outlet, ranked the 3rd.
The facility was built in 2013. Architect of the building is Georgian Giorgi Khmaladze. The building was awarded several times for its architecture.
The list also includes the filling station on highway, near Gori city of Georgia. The station owned by Wissol company ranks 9th. This building is known for its unusual architecture. German architect Jurgen Mayer is an author of the project.
Finnish Rest Area Niemenharju is topping the list for design, while American POPS Arcadia Route is runner-up.
DA: Man set who ex-girlfriend ablaze to spend life in prison
POPLARVILLE, Miss. (AP) — A prosecutor in Mississippi says a man who had tried to kill his ex-girlfriend by burning her alive will spend the rest of his life in prison.
District Attorney Hal Kittrell tells news outlets in a statement that Circuit Court Judge Anthony Mozingo on Tuesday sentenced 42-year-old Jerry Glenn Willis to two life sentences, plus five years. Willis pleaded guilty to attempted murder, kidnapping and taking a motor vehicle.
Kittrell says the Picayune man doused then-46-year-old Stacey Franks with gasoline and set her on fire. The DA says she is recovering from her injuries and requires further medical treatment.
Law enforcement officers found Franks on Nov. 8 by a highway in Pearl River County with burns over 40 percent of her body. Willis was captured days later in Arkansas.
Hull pair Ahmed Elmohamady and Dieumerci Mbokani are both available for Monday's game at West Brom.
Midfielder Elmohamady has been allowed to arrive late for Egypt's training camp ahead of the African Nations Cup and striker Mbokani will join up with DR Congo's squad after the match.
Boss Mike Phelan has no new injury or suspension concerns, while midfield pair Tom Huddlestone and Sam Clucas are both pushing for recalls after starting on the bench in Friday night's home draw against Everton.
Lest you think Inter Milan castoff Joao Mario is struggling to adapt to life in London, he learning something, arguably, more important than the English language. "I'm trying to hear and learn all the words to the song ‘Bubbles,’” he told Sky Sports . “I hope to be able to sing the whole song in the coming weeks.”The new West Ham midfielder’s dedication to the club that has taken him on loan doesn’t stop there. After mere days in the Olympic Stadium, the Portuguese international is already thinking about his future there.“At the end of the season I may stay here,” he said in the interview.“I want to help West Ham stay in the Premier League,I want to show the fans what my value is.”As for the song, he’s not learning it alone. “My teammates are helping me a lot in London, especially José Fonte. Because he is also my national teammate and we can speak in Portuguese, many of the comrades speak Spanish and Italian too, this makes dialogue easier.”
Two people were arrested today after hundreds of cannabis plants were found at a property in Shrewsbury.
A 19-year-old was arrested in the Sundorne area of the town this morning.
Police have also confirmed a second man has been arrested.
The plants were discovered at an address on Moston Road after police carried out a drugs warrant at the property.
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WOODSON TERRACE, MO (KPLR) – A strong weather system blew through the St. Louis metropolitan area Wednesday afternoon, leaving damage in its wake in a north St. Louis County municipality.
The winds were so strong they knocked a large tree into two homes in the 9400 block of Muriel in Woodson Terrace.
The American Red Cross of St. Louis is helping nine people in both homes who are affected by this incident with emergency assistance of food clothing and shelter, but those families still have a ways to go.
April 5 At Home Group Inc
* At Home board of directors appoints Lewis L. (Lee) Bird III as Chairman
* At Home Group Inc - New chairman announcement comes as Martin Eltrich steps down as Chairman, Eltrich will remain an active director on board Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Connecticut prosecutors plan to appeal the dismissal of Kennedy cousin Michael Skakel's murder conviction to the U.S. Supreme Court.
An assistant state's attorney notified the Connecticut Supreme Court of the planned appeal Tuesday.
The state Supreme Court earlier this month reversed its own 2016 decision and vacated Skakel's murder conviction in the bludgeoning death of Martha Moxley in their wealthy Greenwich neighborhood in 1975, when they were teenagers.
The majority in the 4-3 ruling said Skakel's trial lawyer failed to contact an alibi witness.
Skakel is a nephew of Robert F. Kennedy's widow, Ethel Kennedy. A jury in 2002 convicted him and he was sentenced to 20 years to life in prison.
He was freed in 2013 after 11 years behind bars when a state judge overturned his conviction.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Luzhou Laojiao Co Ltd
* Says it plans to acquire property assets for 397.0 million yuan ($59.53 million) for tourism project
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Further company coverage: ($1 = 6.6693 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
Mike Tirico will take over as play-by-play announcer for Notre Dame football games on NBC this season, joining analyst Doug Flutie.
Tirico replaces Dan Hicks, who did Fighting Irish games for the past four seasons. Hicks will still be part of NBC Sports' golf coverage and next year's Winter Olympics. Last season, Tirico filled in for Hicks on three Notre Dame games. Tirico will also call NBC's Thursday night NFL games this season.
Flutie, the 1984 Heisman Trophy winner for Boston College, is entering his third season doing Irish games. Kathryn Tappen will be the sideline reporter for a fourth season.
NBC also announced Monday that former Texas quarterback Chris Simms, the son of former quarterback and NFL analyst Phil Simms, is joining the Notre Dame broadcasts as a studio analyst.
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See The Dead Body Of The Catholic Priest Killed By Fulani Herdsmen In Benue (Graphic Photo)
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(TriceEdneyWire.com) – Ron Busby Jr. was only in elementary school when his mother died of cancer. His father, Ron Sr., was left to raise two young sons on his own. As a single father of two millennials – Ron Jr., 22, and Miles, 20 – Ron Sr. is now seeing the fruits of his diligence.
Much has been said about “millennials”, the often-used term for young people who have come of age in the new millennium. Somehow, they’ve gotten a reputation for being spoiled, entitled, tech-addicted, even hard-headed.
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Protesters arrested after refusing to leave Michigan Capitol
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Police say more than a dozen protesters have been arrested after refusing to leave the rotunda of the Michigan Capitol.
Michigan State Police say in a statement about 125 people were on the floor off the Capitol rotunda Tuesday afternoon and were required to leave the building when it closed at 5 p.m. Police say 19 refused and were arrested for trespassing.
The protest was part of the "Michigan Poor People's Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival." Protesters on Tuesday sought to raise interest in issues related to war, militarism and national priorities. Police say those arrested were given appearance citations, so they weren't jailed.
The same group protested May 21 at the Grand Tower building in Lansing, where 16 arrests were made. Weekly protests are planned through mid-June.
VILNIUS (Sputnik) — NATO air police mission in Lithuania has been conducted by four French fighter jets Mirage 2000 since September 2016 while several German Eurofighter Typhoon jets are carrying out the mission from Estonian base.
"From January 5, 120 servicemen of the Netherlands’ Air Force from Leeuwarden and Vokel airbases will take over from the French Air Force NATO’s air policing mission in the Baltic states," the ministry said in a statement.
© AFP 2016/ Peter Malukas Some 400 Lithuanian Troops Set to Begin NATO Service in January
The Defense Ministry added that Netherlands’ Air Forces conducted the NATO’s air policing mission in Lithuania in 2005 for the first time. Four Dutch fighter jets had been carrying out the mission in Poland between September and December 2014.
The Baltic states do not have the aircraft fleet to conduct air policing missions, therefore NATO jets are entrusted with responsibility to ensure security in the airspace since April 2004.
Paolo Lorenzi of Italy reaches for a forehand during his second-round match on July 4, 2018, against Gael Monfils of France at Wimbledon, a grass-court Grand Slam event at the All England Club in London, United Kingdom. EPA-EFE/NIC BOTHMA
Gael Monfils of France hits a forehand during his second-round match on July 4, 2018, against Paolo Lorenzi of Italy at Wimbledon, a grass-court Grand Slam event played at the All England Club in London, United Kingdom. EPA-EFE/NIC BOTHMA
Gael Monfils of France hits a backhand during his second-round match on July 4, 2018, against Paolo Lorenzi of Italy at Wimbledon, a grass-court Grand Slam event played at the All England Club in London, United Kingdom. EPA-EFE/NIC BOTHMA
World No. 44 Gael Monfils of France staged a comeback in Wimbledon's second round on Wednesday to defeat Italy's Paolo Lorenzi 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 (7-5), 7-6 (7-3) on back-to-back tiebreaks.
Monfils needed two hours and 53 minutes to beat Lorenzi, world No. 86.
TAIPEI, April 13 Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co on Thursday said first-quarter profit rose 35.3 percent from a year prior, below expectations, and after revenue for the world's largest contract chipmaker and major supplier to Apple Inc missed guidance.
Net profit totaled T$87.63 billion ($2.90 billion) for January-March, traditionally a weak period for the tech sector after the year-end sales rush. That was down from the T$100.2 billion of the fourth quarter of last year, which was a quarterly record.
The result was also worse than the T$88.26 billion median estimate in a Thomson Reuters/Eikon poll.
TSMC earlier this week said first-quarter revenue, at T$233.91 billion, missed the lower end of its guidance for T$236 billion given in January due to a strong Taiwan dollar. ($1 = 30.2260 Taiwan dollars) (Reporting by Jess Macy Yu and J.R. Wu in TAIPEI)
Three people were shot, one fatally, outside an auto parts manufacturing plant in northern Tennessee on Tuesday morning, local officials said. The shooting took place near a plant run by Ficosa [FICOS.UL], a Spanish auto parts manufacturer, at around 10:30 a.m. local time in Cookeville, Tennessee, the Cookeville Police Department said on Twitter.
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - The S&P and the Dow opened little changed on Monday after reports of an explosion in New York’s busy Port Authority commuter hub, while the Nasdaq was slightly higher as technology stocks rose.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 11.25 points, or 0.05 percent, to 24,340.41. The S&P 500 gained 0.85 points, or 0.032057 percent, to 2,652.35. The Nasdaq Composite added 6.83 points, or 0.1 percent, to 6,846.91.
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There are many myths about having twins such as when you want a boy child, run around the house naked. If you are after a boy child, run around the house six to nine times before you go to bed. Do this in Adam’s suit; this is the catch for men. The running will aid you get a boy child when you get together with your wife.
Whereas I cannot vouch for such a myth, some myths have some science in them. For example, if a couple wants a boy child; it would be advantageous if the man takes a cold bath before he goes to bed. The bath would, in a way, slows the X-chromosome giving way for the fast moving Y-chromosome of the sperm to fertilise the egg faster, thus a boy child.
But this alone will not guarantee a boy child. It will require that the woman is ovulating. So that the Y-chromosome can get to the egg (ova) first and fertilise it. Should it be before the egg is released, they will die off, giving the heavier and long lasting X-chromosome chance, thus a girl child.
TORONTO — WestJet says it is reviewing its baggage policy after a customer complained that it discriminated against travellers from certain countries.
At issue is an airline policy that prevents travellers to Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago from checking in more than two bags, unless the extra luggage is “a golf bag containing golf clubs.”
Jared Walker tweeted about the policy after his 62-year-old mother was prevented from bringing an oversized bag on a trip to Jamaica to attend a funeral.
Walker says the policy is “absurd” and shows preferential treatment to tourists, as opposed to travellers returning to their country of origin.
WestJet says the baggage policy was in place for Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago “due to the amount of access checked baggage brought by guests travelling to these particular destinations.”
The company says it’s reviewing the rules related to golf bags, recognizing that “the optics are poor.”
On-loan Ghanaian Hiram Boateng has picked up the Player of the Month award at League Two side Northampton Town.
The Crystal Palace-owned player received the award at the game against Chesterfield.
The award is sponsored by the Vindis Group.
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On The Point we explore the psychology of leadership with Dr. Michael Abbruzzese, psychologist and Dr. Marc Whaley, psychiatrist. Mindy Todd hosts.
The psychology of leadership.
The woman, identified as Bhanu Sharma who is in a normal state of mind, killed her seven-month-old son Tapajit Sharma for reasons best known to her, neighbours of the accused alleged.
The incident occurred at around 7:30 am, when the woman was busy with household works near a well, located at the backyard of her home. Suddenly she threw the baby into the well, investigating officer of Raha P S told this correspondent.
The father of the deceased child Dilip Sharma said that he has always maintained a good relationship with his wife. I have no idea why she committed such a heinous crime, he said. On the other hand, the accused alleged that she had been tortured by her husband very often. Meanwhile, the accused has admitted to committing the crime before the police. Further investigation is on.
Barcelona midfielder, Andres Iniesta has agreed a life-time contract with the club.
The contract agreement brought to an end months of speculation over his future after the club confirmed the “contract for life” on Friday.
The midfielder’s contract was due to expire next summer and he had expressed doubts about whether he would continue at the Camp Nou beyond then.
Iniesta even knocked back a suggestion from Barca president, Josep Maria Bartomeu in September that an agreement had already been reached in principle over a new contract.
However, the club confirmed that a deal has been struck which they hope will see the 33-year-old remain at the club until he retires.
Barca said, “Barcelona and Andres Iniesta have reached an agreement over a lifetime contract in a deal that will keep him at the club for the rest of his career.”
Iniesta joined Barcelona as a 12-year-old and has gone on to make nearly 650 first-team appearances — only Xavi Hernandez has played more games for the club ahead of him.
A Santa Clara County judge has dismissed a rape charge against former San Francisco 49er Ray McDonald after prosecutors said the woman who made the allegation refused to testify.
Judge David A. Cena dismissed the charge — one count of rape of an intoxicated person — on Monday. Santa Clara County prosecutor Chris Lamiero said in a statement he tried to convince the victim to testify, but she refused.
The woman said she slipped and fell on a pool deck at McDonald’s San Jose home in December 2014 and continued to fall after that because of her initial head injury and alcohol consumption. She accused McDonald of carrying her upstairs to his bedroom and sexually assaulting her.
McDonald faced a maximum of eight years in prison.
Harrisburg police said Monday that they are looking for a man accused of displaying a pistol during an assault at North Fourth and Harris streets.
The suspect, Steven Lynch, 38, has criminal convictions that bar him from having a gun, police said.
They said the victim claimed Lynch came off a porch and grabbed him by the throat during an argument around 4:30 p.m. Sunday. The victim claimed Lynch shoved him to the ground twice and threatened to kill him.
The victim claimed he saw a silver pistol in the waistband of Lynch's pants, police said. They said Lynch walked away when the victim ducked behind a car and said he was calling police.
A warrant has been issued for Lynch's arrest on charges of simple assault, making terroristic threats and illegally possessing a firearm, police said.
When the co-inventor of the Internet is brutally murdered, Mulder and Scully suspect the killer may be a conscious computer program with a mind of its own.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Fantasy 5' game
DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Fantasy 5" game were:
19-25-30-37-39
(nineteen, twenty-five, thirty, thirty-seven, thirty-nine)
Estimated jackpot: $100,000
× Hartford: 1 person dead after car crashes into pole; police investigating
HARTFORD — One person is dead as result of their car striking a utility pole Saturday evening.
Police responded to Collins Street on calls of a car splitting a utility pole in half. The driver of the car was taken to the hospital and was later declared deceased.
Speed seems to be a factor, said police. There were no one else in the car other than the driver at the time of the crash.
Police are investigating the cause. The identity of the driver has not been released.
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Crabbe (illness) will play and start Monday's game against the Grizzlies, Nets digital content writer Alex Labidou reports.
Crabbe missed the last two games with an illness, but as expected, will rejoin the lineup after coming into Monday with a probable designation. He'll immediately slot back into the starting five and should take on a full workload, so fantasy owners should feel comfortable getting him active and in lineups. With Crabbe back, look for Joe Harris to head back to the bench and see a slightly smaller role.
An unidentified man was found fatally shot early Saturday (Feb. 3) in the 500 block of St. Maurice Avenue in the Holy Cross neighborhood. He died after being taken to a hospital, according to the New Orleans Police Department.
"Shortly after 3 a.m., Fifth District officers responded to a call of shots fired in the area," said a police news release. When officers arrived, they found a man "lying on the ground suffering from an apparent gunshot wound(s) to the body."
The homicide unit is investigating. Police ask anyone with information on the crime to call 504.658.5300 or Crimestoppers Inc. at 504.822.1111 or 877.903.STOP.
Carmen’s son requires community service to help at the school. Carmen is okay with it as long as it goes toward her probation hours. Will they help get Carmen’s ankle bracelet off?
A lone gunman has opened fire on foreigners in drive-by shootings in a central Italian city, wounding an undisclosed number of people before being arrested, police said.
The suspect’s motive was not immediately clear, but the city of Macerata is still reeling from the gruesome killing of a young Italian woman this week, allegedly at the hands of a Nigerian immigrant.
Police said all those wounded were foreigners and they later confirmed the arrest of the unidentified suspect about two hours after the shooting erupted in the city of Macerata.
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CARMEL, Ind. -- A new gym promises to improve quality of life and longevity with functional fitness for active agers. Motion4Life Fitness offers group training, personal training, exercise programming, and more; Sherman took a look around to see how they help older fitness-lovers.
May 2 Match Group Inc:
* Match Group reports first quarter 2017 results
* Match Group Inc qtrly revenue was $299 million, a 15% increase from the prior year quarter
* Match Group Inc qtrly adjusted EPS $ 0.12
* Qtrly diluted EPS from continuing operations $ 0.08
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.12, revenue view $301.6 million -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Match Group Inc qtrly ARPPU $0.53 versus $0.54
* Match Group Inc qtrly average PMC grew 16 percent to 5.9 million over the prior year quarter
* Match Group Inc- the board authorized a share repurchase program of up to 6 million shares of common stock.
* Match Group Inc- as of March 31, 2017, IAC’s ownership interest and voting interest in Match Group were 82.3% and 97.9%, respectively Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Pastor Emily Stirewalt of the Cuba United Methodist Church will hold a Blessing of the Animals on the front parking lot of the church on October 8 at 6 p.m. This is a public event for the community.
May 3 Canadian grocery and pharmacy retailer Loblaw Cos Ltd reported a 19.2 percent rise in quarterly profit, helped by lower expenses and as discounting attracted more customers to its stores.
Net earnings available to common shareholders rose to C$230 million ($168 million), or 57 Canadian cents per share, in the first quarter ended March 25, from C$193 million, or 47 Canadian cents per share, a year earlier.
The latest quarter also included a gain of C$11 million, or 2 Canadian cents per share.
Revenue rose marginally to C$10.40 billion from C$10.38 billion last year.
($1 = 1.3730 Canadian dollars) (Reporting by Arathy S Nair in Bengaluru; Editing by Saumyadeb Chakrabarty)
Kennedy Agyepong
Former president John Rawlings has commended business contractor Kennedy Agyepong (Kenpong) for his selfless contribution to the development of society and individuals.
The statesman urged razor-sharp boxer Isaac Dogboe to take a cue from the businessman’s tenacity of purpose in his daily operations.
And making reference to former Asante Kotoko Board member, (Kenpong) Rawlings said “I call him the millionaire laborer, he has set records that even machines couldn’t set.”
He added “He rides on okada (motorbike) when he wants things done on time, that is the nature of this man, but we collapse him out of selfishness and greed.
“But somehow he is not deterred and I’m glad the president knows about him.”
He charged Dogboe to remain focused as he prepares for his next bout in the United States of America in the next few months.
The Sacramento Kings travel to take on the Los Angeles Lakers on February 14, 2017. This article predicts the Sacramento Kings' box score for that contest.
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San Diego County sheriff’s deputies arrested a 43-year-old woman who they say was looting a Bonsall home in the Lilac fire evacuation area on Saturday, officials say.
Sacheen Fawn Silvercloud was arrested on suspicion of burglary during a state of emergency and booked into the Vista Detention Facility.
She remained there Sunday with bail set at $56,000, online jail records show.
According to a San Diego County sheriff’s news release, deputies were patrolling the Fallbrook and Bonsall areas during the Lilac fire to prevent looting.
About 12:45 p.m., those deputies received a report of a suspicious person at a home in the 29900 block of Disney Lane in Bonsall, the release says.
Deputies believe Silvercloud — who did not live at the home — entered it, took items and put them in her vehicle, according to officials.
Vista Station detectives are still investigating the incident, officials say.
The Clark County Coroner's Office identified a man killed in a shooting near Charleston Boulevard and Valley View Boulevard on May 9.
Medical examiners said 44-year-old Scott Anthony Hayse died from a gunshot wound to the chest. The manner was ruled a homicide.
According to Las Vegas Metro police, officers responded to the shooting at noon in the 1200 block of Melville Drive. Hayse was at a home in the area with a friend who was working on a vehicle. The suspect arrived at the home at got into a fight with Hayse before the shooting.
[RELATED: Deadly shooting under investigation in Las Vegas]
Police said they do not believe the shooting is random.
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - Karuturi Global Ltd:
* SAYS APPROVED RAISING OF FUNDS VIA ISSUE OF 400 MILLION SHARES THROUGH QIP
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Wednesday nights hail storm in Midland, caused The Midland RockHounds game to be postponed.
The game will be made up. On Friday, the rockhounds will play a double header of two seven-inning games.
First game starts at 4:30 p.m.
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Red Cross worker Tonda Hatchett, left, checks with a smiling Mechael Williams, right, making sure that all of her and her family's belongings have been removed to their transportation from the site. The last shelter located at Celtic Studios for displaced flood victims closed at noon on Wednesday Oct. 5, 2016.
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You might as well call it a national holiday. The Super Bowl is cause for celebration and puts every family across the United States in front of their television for one Sunday a year.
But did you know the game is just as big across the globe? Grant Meech spoke with international media attending the event, you can watch his story attached to this article.
× Polk County Sheriff’s Department Asking for Help to Find Missing Woman
POLK COUNTY, Iowa — The Polk County Sheriff’s Department is asking for help finding a missing person.
Karen Kimberly Pickering was reported missing early in the morning on Saturday, April 15th from a home in Bondurant where she had been staying.
Authorities say she is possibly driving a 2015 Chrysler 200cc with license plate “IW604”.
Anyone with information on Karen’s whereabouts is asked to call the Polk County Sheriff’s Department at (515) 286-3333 or Crime Stoppers of Central Iowa at (515) 223-1400.
360Downloads: GEM.In.I – Notes Of The Native Son
GEM.In.I has been around in the underground scene for some time now with song releases that have exemplified his status in the music industry. He is well respected among music listeners and puts in works on every project released.
He released a tape last year titled “Livin By Ex-samples” which had an impressive response from rap and non-rap listeners.
This time he drops a sophomore mixtape titled “Notes Of The Native Son”, and its packed with a more seasoned approach and impressive creative balancing without loosing sight of his core artform.
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École Secondaire Notre Dame High School students have met their goal and raised $39,870.15 for Aspire Special Needs Resource Centre. This number will continue to grow as students wrap up their fundraising.
On March 12th to 17th, teams of six students from École Secondaire Notre Dame High School, St. Francis of Assisi Middle School and their team teacher worked together to complete challenges during the lunch hour to earn points.
Starting on March 16th, student teams along with a parent, completed a 21-hour scavenger hunt and amazing race throughout the City of Red Deer. One hundred per cent of the funds raised went to Aspire Special Needs Resource Centre.
-Submitted by Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools
BERLIN (AP) — Chancellor Angela Merkel is pushing for the quick formation of a new governing alliance with Germany’s main center-left party, saying that only a coalition will bring the “stable government” needed at a challenging time for Europe.
Merkel’s conservative Union bloc and the center-left Social Democrats will begin discussions Wednesday on a possible extension of their coalition of the past four years. The Social Democrats insisted after a disastrous election result in September that they would go into opposition, but reluctantly agreed to reconsider after Merkel’s coalition talks with two smaller parties collapsed.
Merkel said Monday: “I favor quick talks, and I think a stable government is the basis on which we can work best with France and for Europe.”
She said a minority government “would not be a stable government.”
While governments may have announced their support for Kinder Morgan's Trans Mountain pipeline, opponents are continuing to strengthen their fight against the project in court.
Dallas County Democrats will be on the ballot for the blue wave, however big it is.
Dallas County Democrats avoided a crisis Monday afternoon when Dallas County District Judge Eric Moyé dismissed a lawsuit that would've kicked dozens of Democratic candidates off November's general election ballot. Moyé dismissed the suit — brought by the Dallas County Republican Party and its chairwoman, Missy Shorey — for lack of standing.
In January, Shorey alleged that Dallas County Democratic Party Chairwoman Carol Donovan failed to sign some candidates' ballot applications, as required by state law, and instead delegated the duty to a subordinate.
Ernest Dumas has an important column this week, detailing several of the worst assaults on state courts by the current legislature. Constitutional rights will be diminshed, or lost entirely, in the name of weakening education , suppressing minority votes and making it hard for injured people to sue for damages caused by negligence or worse.
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"IT TAKES A MAN OF COURAGE TO SPEAK THE TRUTH, WHILES IT TAKES A MAN OF MORALS TO RECEIVE IT"
By: KWASI ODURO
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma State has hired John Wozniak as its running backs coach.
The school announced Tuesday that Wozniak is replacing Carlos Arroyo.
Wozniak, a former offensive graduate assistant at Oklahoma State under Les Miles in 2004, won a national title as an offensive quality control coach for Miles at LSU in 2007. He won another national title as a special teams analyst under Nick Saban at Alabama in 2012.
Wozniak spent the past four seasons coaching wide receivers and special teams at Southern Mississippi. At Oklahoma State, he inherits a group that features running back Justice Hill, the Big 12’s Newcomer of the Year, who rushed for 1,142 yards last season.
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CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — A Sydney Harbor ferry christened Ferry McFerryface three months ago has been renamed after a political squabble over the level of support for the jokey Mc-moniker.
New South Wales Minister for Transport and Infrastructure Andrew Constance said in November that McFerryface came in second place in a competition after the now famous choice, Boaty McBoatface.
But Constance said on Wednesday that McFerry was only a temporary name to entertain children during the southern summer and the ferry had been permanently renamed after Australian children's author May Gibbs.
Constance's rationale for rejecting the trendsetting McBoatface in November as the name of the new ferry was that choice had already been taken.
Nine Network television reported Tuesday that McFerryface was far from the most popular choice in an online poll.
March 31 CATENA MEDIA PLC:
* CATENA MEDIA SECURES LONG TERM COOPERATION WITH SBAT FOUNDER GARY GILLIS
* CATENA MEDIA AND GARY GILLIS HAVE MUTUALLY AGREED TO AMEND TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THEIR PREVIOUS AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE BEST LONG TERM VALUE FOR BOTH PARTIES
* FORMER EARN-OUT AGREEMENT WILL BE REPLACED BY AN IMMEDIATE PAYMENT OF EUR 3,254,000 WHERE EUR 2,000,000 TO BE INVESTED IN CATENA MEDIA SHARES Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
IT’S ABOUT TIME: The Air Force is considering a step it has long avoided to ease its deepening pilot shortage.
The Air Force has pursued a number of policies to correct that shortage, including quality-of-life improvements, opening positions for retired pilots, and drawing more active-duty pilots from the National Guard and Reserve. The force also has the option to recall retired pilots, but says it will not avail itself of it.
Now it appears the Air Force is considering a step it has long avoided: training enlisted airmen to be combat aviators.
A new six-month pilot-training program will consist of 15 officers and five enlisted airmen, Maj. Gen. Timothy Leahy, chief of the Second Air Force, told his commanders in a November 30 email, seen by Air Force Times.
Currently, the only Air Force personnel eligible to be pilots are commissioned officers, and achieving officer status requires a four-year college degree.
Off-leash on a lark at Thames Park this week. A lovely time was had by all. Though personally, I would prefer green grass and sunshine, but not my shaggy four-legged mutt. For Irish, the day was a perfect mix of snow and cold, exactly how she likes it.
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Philadelphia Eagles rookie wide receiver and UNC alum Mack Hollins is know to ride his bike to practices and games, so it shouldn't be a surprise that he brought a Rubik's Cube to the Super Bowl.
Bulls Boy 2011 wrote: 1. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
2. Dallin Watene Zelezniak/Jason Nightingale
3. Gerard Beale
4. Dean Whare
5. Jordan Rapana
6. Te Maire Martin
7. Shaun Johnson
8. Adam Blair
9. Thomas L
10. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves
11. Nelson Asofa-Solomona
12. Kenny Bromwich
13. Simon Mannering
14. Kodi Nikorima/Danny Levi
15. Russell Packer
16. Martin Taupau
17. Elijah Taylor
That would be my NZ team anyway. But as I said before it will be an unbelievable game against Tonga hopefully!
I fancy Brad Takairangi to be playing in once of the centre spots, Beale played on the wing mostly this year for Cronulla.
Actress Storm Reid attended Star Wars: The Last Jedi premiere clad in an all white Rosetta Getty suit.
The 14-year-old wore a $1,425.00 Rosetta Getty cropped back vest and paired it with $890.00 cropped high rise trousers. She wore a Woolford bodysuit (you can get a similar one here for $97.50) and $295.00 Via Spiga sandals (available at Bloomingdales.com).
Storm wore her hair in box braids and added a playful braid to the left side. Her white manicure and pedicure keeps the whole look fresh! A white and black look always comes across as chic and is perfect for the red carpet.
We’re totally here for the fact she looks stylish, yet age appropriate. Hats off to stylist Jason Bolden.
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Law enforcement officials work following an explosion near New York's Times Square on Monday, December 11, 2017, in New York. Police said a man with a pipe bomb strapped to him set off the crude device in an underground passageway under 42nd Street between Seventh and Eighth Avenues. The explosion triggered a massive emergency response by police and firefighters both above and below ground, tangling subway and bus service at the nearby Port Authority bus terminal. White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders tweeted that President Donald Trump had been briefed on the explosion. (AP)
A method to more accurately test anti-cancer drugs has now been developed at the Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg. The method paves the way to much earlier assessment of who benefits from a specific drug and who does not.
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Mirjam Blaak Sow, Ugandas Ambassador in Brussels says that the States should try as much as possible to have most of the core crimes tried in their countries instead of letting the ICC to intervene, because national justice cannot be achieved through an International Court.
This apartment is on the second floor of a luxurious freestone building located in the immediate vicinity of the Champ-de-Mars neighbourhood in the capital’s prestigious Gros Caillou neighbourhood. 121 sqm of living space in perfect condition includes a double living/reception room, a spacious semi open-plan workshop-style kitchen, a master suite with a bathroom, and a second bedroom with a spacious dressing room. Cellar. A fitted 11.40 sqm maid’s bedroom accessed by the staircase is available for a further 180000€.
BALTIMORE (WJZ)– A nice start to the week as we did have a lot of sunshine and normal temperatures.
Tomorrow will be an interesting day which starts mild, and gets progressively colder. A sharp arctic front will cross the region during the afternoon and start the cool down.
After a high near 50, we will drop to the upper teens by Wednesday morning. Winds will be gusty and drop wind chills into the teens most of the day and our high will only reach around 32.
A slight chance of some snow showers will come our way on both Thursday and Friday, as we remain with below average temperatures.
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The St. Albert Humboldt Remembrance Committee will also honour the legacy of each young man by installing memory plaques on four benches in the community north of Edmonton.
April 12 DAVIDsTEA Inc:
* DAVIDsTEA Inc. Announces fourth quarter and fiscal 2016 financial results
* Q4 earnings per share C$0.08
* Q4 sales C$86.3 million versus I/B/E/S view C$85.9 million
* Q4 same store sales rose 0.4 percent
* Q4 earnings per share view C$0.49 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
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The father of a 7-week-old Clark County boy who died last year has been sentenced to eleven years in prison for involuntary manslaughter.
Prosecutors say Brian Spencer Junior killed Liam Spencer last October. The infant died of blunt force trauma. The mother, 27-year-old Shania Delawder has pleaded not guilty to an involuntary manslaughter charge.
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SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS WILL BE POSSIBLE TODAY AS A LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM MOVES ACROSS THE MID-SOUTH. HIGH TEMPERATURES WILL RANGE FROM THE UPPER 50S TO LOWERS 70S. ADDITIONAL SHOWERS WILL BE POSSIBLE ON TUESDAY AS A COLD FRONT CLEAR THE REGION, WITH HIGHS AGAIN RANGING FROM THE UPPER 50S TO LOWER 70S, AND LOWS TUESDAY NIGHT GENERALLY IN THE 30S.
COOLER AND DRIER CONDITIONS WILL RETURN TO THE REGION ON WEDNESDAY AS HIGH PRESSURE BUILDS. THESE CONDITIONS WILL PERSIST THROUGH THE END OF THE WEEK, WITH PRECIPITATION CHANCES RETURNING FOR THE WEEKEND.
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A two-vehicle crash happened in the 2100 block of Hollins Road Northeast on Satruday night.
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Soldiers have been called in to patrol the principal streets of Bolgatanga in the Upper East region after gun shots left residents scampering into their homes.
Joy News Correspondent, Albert Sore reported, shops are closed and anyone found on the streets is directed by the soldiers to go home.
The pre-emptive presence of security forces in the area known for fragile peace began after sides of a chieftaincy dispute demonstrated aggression over a piece of land.
The land, the reporter said, was marked out for some construction work but a faction has resisted the move.
The Police were called in to resolve disagreement and went back to their work station more hopeful that calm had been restored among the two Bolga Skin, Naba Raymond Alafia Abilba II, and Naba Joseph Abeka Nonge-Buuri
Hours later, shots pierced the peace and soldiers were moved from the barracks to beef up police work.
The reporter was not allowed to move within the catchment area where the shots were heard.
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The Niagara River Lions led wire to wire on Saturday, Dec. 9 when they defeated the KW Titans 90-87 at the Meridian Centre.
The River Lions got off to a hot start, jumping out to a seven-point lead in the game’s first minutes and didn’t look back, outscoring the Titans 18-14 in the first quarter and 24-21 in the second.
The Titans manage to tie the game 55-55 with four minutes to go in the third quarter but the River Lions led going into the fourth quarter and didn’t give up the lead once.
The win put an end to the River Lions’ three-game losing streak and put the team back above .500 (the River Lions have never been above .500 seven games into a season).
A Swedish man spotted the super rare grand white moose in Varmland, west Sweden.
There are only about 100 of the white moose in the country.
People on social media have said that they think it looks like a mythical creature out of Lord of the Rings.
Mr Hans Nilsson said he had long dreamt of seeing a white moose and he got his chance when walking in the country.
Hans had seen the moose drinking from a river and went back the next day with his camera hoping to see it again.
He was lucky and he got his chance!
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March 18 (Reuters) - DUBAI INVESTMENTS:
* DUBAI INVESTMENTS DIVESTS 50 PERCENT STAKE IN DRIVE DUBAI FOR 35 MILLION DIRHAMS ‍​
* STAKE SALE GENERATED AN INTERNAL RATE OF RETURN OF 21 PER CENT‍​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The Sun reporter Nicola Bardon set up a decoy profile pretending to be a 13-year-old girl in Ireland on a teen forum to see what would happen. The response was worse than she imagined.
Pat Kenny discusses the experience with her and how these vigilante paedophile hunters are potentially saving children from online groomers.
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Jammu: Pakistan today violated the ceasefire twice by shelling mortars and firing from small arms on forward posts and civilians areas along the LoC in Rajouri and Poonch districts of Jammu and Kashmir, drawing retaliation from the Indian side, the Army said.
There have been nine ceasefire violations in the past four days and total 12 along the LoC and the IB in Jammu region since January 1 in which one civilian was killed and seven others were injured.
“Pakistan Army initiated indiscriminate firing of small arms, automatics RPG and recoilless rifles from 0930 hours in Naushera sector along the Line of Control in Rajouri district today,” defence spokesman Lt. Col. Manish Mehta said.
“The Indian Army posts are retaliating strongly and effectively and the firing is presently on,” he said.
Earlier, Pakistan carried out indiscriminate firing from 0500 hours to 0545 hours in Bhimbher Gali sector along the Line of Control (LoC), he said. There were three ceasefire violations on June 12.
The North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park will open on Tuesday, May 15th. Officials say all services provided by the National Park Service will be available. The public should also be aware that as of June 1st, Grand Canyon National Park entrance fees will increase to $35 per vehicle and $25 per motorcycle.
MONDAY: A few overnight showers will linger through sunrise before dissipating late morning. A round of scattered storms will develop late afternoon and evening, favoring the higher terrain of western NM and the Eastern Plains. A few of these storms may be strong to severe near the TX/NM stateline – we’ll send out alerts as needed via the KRQE Weather app. Afternoon temperatures will warm near to just above seasonal averages in the 70s, 80s and 90s.
TUESDAY Drier air punching in from the west will begin limiting rain chances over western NM. Expect hit & miss storms over the higher terrain of west NM with more scattered coverage within the Plains. Afternoon temperatures will be similar to Monday’s with the Albuquerque-metro area in the mid- to upper 80s.
DALTON, Ga. (AP) — Police in Georgia say officers have responded to reports of shots fired at a high school and a teacher who may have been barricaded in a classroom is in custody.
Police in Dalton tweeted that no children were hurt or were in danger. Police spokesman Bruce Frazier tells The Associated Press that the scene is secure. Police are not immediately saying what happened inside the school.
Police say the school has been evacuated and students have been taken to the Northwest Georgia Center. Police are advising parents to go there to pick them up.
Dalton is about 90 miles (145 kilometers) north of Atlanta.
The identity of the teacher has not been released.
The high school’s website says it has 2,000 students.
A Chesterfield woman is being hailed as a hero after she raced into traffic Tuesday afternoon to save a toddler who was wandering on a busy street.
Sharon Williams was checking the mail outside Wee Folks Nursery, the daycare where she works. She looked up to see a two-year-old girl in the middle of Hopkins Road.
She says the girl does not go to the daycare, but she dropped the mail and ran into the street, stopping traffic and rescuing her.
"God was with her," said Williams. "That's why she didn't get killed. I just scooped her up and took her back in the daycare."
When Williams called Chesterfield Police, police told her they had just received a missing child report, so they rushed over. Police were able to reunite the 2-year-old with her mother.
Williams says the mother told her she put her daughter down for a nap and had no idea she got up and wandered out of the house.
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BMCE Bank of Africa has opened applications for the fourth edition of the African Entrepreneurship Award (ACE), which offers US$1 million in funding to African entrepreneurs with scalable and sustainable businesses sports and innovation.
The ACE was launched in 2014, aimed at encouraging entrepreneurship across borders in Africa by rewarding talent and technology, and in the last few years has backed 33 winners to launch or scale their businesses.
Applications are open until April 30 to entrepreneurs from any African country, with finalists to be flown to Morocco for a bootcamp. They will then pitch in front of a jury for the chance to win US$1 million.
TEMPE, Az. (AP) — Uber says it has suspended self-driving operations in Phoenix and other cities after car kills pedestrian.
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In light of their recent ABC success, Lindsay Nicholson, editorial director at Good Housekeeping, said "The whole point of Good Housekeeping when it started 95 years ago was to help women find time in their lives for things that aren't about good housekeeping.
"It's about running your home well, it's about eating well, it's about spending your money wisely and then actually going out and doing something with all the time that you've saved."
Melbourne City 2 Brisbane Roar 0: Kamau nets double as McCormack debuts
Melbourne City made a strong start to the 2017-18 A-League campaign as Bruce Kamau scored both goals in a 2-0 win over Brisbane Roar in Friday's season opener.
City handed a debut to Scotland international Ross McCormack following his arrival on loan from Aston Villa, but it was Kamau who stole the show at AAMI Park.
The winger broke the deadlock just before half-time, coolly slotting in from the edge of the penalty area after Brisbane could only partially clear a corner.
McCormack played a significant role in Kamau's second, picking out Nick Fitzgerald on the left, with Kamau turning in the eventual cross with the help of a deflection to wrap things up 16 minutes from time.
Although the majority of the city council agreed to extend the operational hours of nightclubs and event centers on the weekends, the amended ordinance is not yet in effect.
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THE Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has suspended for a month the operations of ride-sharing company Uber.
The LTFRB also suspended Uber’s online booking applications, which allow users to book rides through their smartphones.
Uber admitted receiving the order.
“We are studying the order at the moment. We will update our riders and drivers as soon as we can,” it said in a statement.
The LTFRB urged Uber “to extend financial assistance to its affected peer-operators during the period of suspension as an expression of good faith as their accredited peer-operators would not have suffered current predicament were it not for the predatory actions of respondent Uber.”
Uber and other TNCs have been under fire for allegedly allowing unregistered vehicles to take on passengers.
The deadline is approaching if you were thinking of throwing your hat in the ring for the provincial election. Candidates have until 1 PM on Tuesday, April 18th to submit their papers.
Andrew Watson with Elections BC says the nomination package needs to include signatures of 75 eligible voters from the district and a nomination deposit.
“Nominations are being accepted at the offices of the district electoral officers in every district in BC up until that time. After candidate nominations close, we’ll post the final list of candidates on our website…”, he says.
Further details on candidate packages and voter information is available on Elections BC’s website.
Grizzly Bear have released their colorful new video for “Mourning Sound,” a track off the group’s upcoming LP Painted Ruins.
Filmed in Paris by director Beatrice
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Best Activities For Summer Thrill Seekers In BaltimoreAfter being cooped up all winter, adrenaline junkies are going to be itching to get out into the sunshine and find activities which feed the need for adventure. Good news is, Maryland is crammed tight with opportunities for thrill seekers to dive in and get the rush that makes life worth living. From rock climbing to parasailing - get it all, right here in the Baltimore area.
Two elderly Brattleboro residents appear to have died of heat exposure, according to the Brattleboro Police Department. On Monday, officers responded to two separate residences where they found an 87-year-old woman and an 87-year-old man dead outside of their homes.
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OROVILLE — The head of California’s water agency says repairs to the damaged concrete spillway at Oroville Dam will cost between $100 million and $200 million.
Department of Water Resources Acting Director Bill Croyle said Tuesday that teams are already working on plans for repairing the dam’s main spillway.
Croyle says the preliminary cost estimate is based on limited information. He says long-term repairs will likely begin after the spring runoff season, when crews can close the floodgates for an extended period without the lake refilling with melting snow.
In the meantime, crews are working aggressively to fortify an adjacent emergency spillway, where erosion threatened to undermine a concrete wall that holds water in the reservoir.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - China’s Commerce Ministry says:
* Approves pilot scheme in parallel vehicle imports in 8 cities (Reporting by Judy Hua)
Forget throwing shade. Carlos Santana just threw Beyoncé under a short bus by saying she really can’t sing. In an attempt to give Adele props for her Grammy win, Carlos basically said Bey is good to look at, but not listen to.
The legendary Latin musician came for Beyoncé in a recent interview with AAP.
Santana, who performed with Beyoncé at the pre-game festivities before the Super Bowl in 2003, believes Adele beat Beyoncé for album of the year due to a lack of singing capabilities on Bey’s behalf.
“I think that Adele won because she can sing, sing,” Santana told the Australian Associated Press (via New Zealand Herald).
To make matters worse, he also tried to qualify the difference between Adele’s talent and Beyoncé’s. “With all respect to our sister Beyoncé,” he said, “Beyoncé is very beautiful to look at and it’s more like modeling kind of music – music to model a dress – she’s not a singer, singer, with all respect to her.
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The Israel Defense Forces arrested 17 people, Monday evening, on suspicion of involvement in terrorist activities and violent disturbances directed against Israeli targets.
During an arrest operation by the IDF and Border Police in the village of A-Aram, the forces seized a handgun from one of the suspects. The suspects and the weapon were turned over to security agencies for further investigation.
In an interview with CNN's Don Lemon, former director of National Intelligence James Clapper said that the efforts of the Trump administration and conservative media to discredit US institutions and special counsel Robert Mueller are "disturbing."
"Classic Look," an iris grown by Kimberly Bowman, was named "Queen of the Show" at the Greeneville Iris Society's annual Iris Show. The state flower of Tennessee, the iris, was well represented at the Greeneville Iris Society's annual Iris Show, held April 29. Eighty-one individual, named iris specimens were officially entered by 11 exhibitors for the event, held in the fellowship hall at Trinity United Methodist Church.
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Letter to the Editor
ONE has to see the irony of Bob Fredman's promotional flyers for the upcoming council by-election.
At the top of the list is "roads".
CLICK HERE: Why Bob Fredman should win the Gympie by-election
READ MORE: Fredman questions Rattler costs
This from the man who, as chief engineer on the council, devised and implemented all of the road maintenance plans that see our regional roads in such a mess.
Bad Road Gympie Crown Road Craig Warhurst
Not only that - it was Mr Fredman who designed and implemented the "unmaintained roads” program.
And now he wants to be elected back to the council to "fix the roads”?
Come on Bob, how can you stand to represent the electorate to fix the problems that you were instrumental in causing and expect us to take you seriously?
Tony Jakeman,
Laurel Rd, Gympie
Happy Birthday America. I hope you can make it to your 250th.
It seems that some of your so-called caretakers are happy in taking away your health safety net, your retirement savings, your voting rights, your workplace safe guards, your clean air and water, your energy alternatives, your promise of a fair trial, etc.
But guess what, it's not "their" America. The FarRighteous can't steal our values, our rights or our opportunities.
We're taking back America's future from those that have chosen to live in the past.
Michael D. Blakeslee, Northwest Portland
Lincoln – The Nebraska baseball team saw one member of its most recent signing class get drafted on Tuesday, as Des Moines, Iowa, native John Swanda was taken in the fourth ...
Apple Inc will trim production of iPhones by about 10 percent in the January-March quarter of 2017, the Nikkei financial daily reported, citing calculations based on data from suppliers.
The company had slashed output by 30 percent in January-March this year due to accumulated inventory, the paper said.
Apple's shares were down 0.84 percent in midday trading, in line with the Nasdaq stock index.
An Apple spokeswoman declined to comment on the report.
A suspect is accused of stealing a flatbed truck and dragging a police vehicle from New Jersey across state lines into New York during a police pursuit.It all began on Monday morning when Officers in East Rutherford, New Jersey, spotted a flatbed truck that had been reported stolen from Hackensack.They attempted to stop it, but the truck fled on Route 17 northbound.As the vehicle approached the New York State Thruway entrance in Suffern, in Rockland County, one of the East Rutherford police vehicles inadvertently became hooked onto the rear of the flatbed with the officer inside and was being dragged.The pursuit continued on the Thruway and eventually the vehicle was stopped on Route 59 in Hillburn near the Suffern border.The suspect was taken into custody and fortunately there were no injuries.The Suffern Police Department assisted numerous agencies including the New York State Police, Ramapo Police and several New Jersey police departments.
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A 15-year-old boy will be sentenced in June after admitting sex attacks on three children.
The youth, who cannot be named, pleaded guilty to eleven offences when he appeared at Exeter Youth Court.
The offences include rape, sexual assault, and causing a child under 13 to engage in sexual activity.
He committed the offences while aged 12 to 14. His victims, two boys and a girl, were aged as young as five. The offences happened in Lanzarote and Devon.
He could now be sent into custody or given a referral order.
The youth was released on bail. The case was adjourned to June 26 for reports.
A local Pakistani government official says a suicide bomber has targeted the administrative headquarters of a tribal region in the country's northwest, killing two policemen.
Hameedullah Khan says Wednesday's bombing struck at the main gate of the tribal headquarters in Ghalanai, in the Mohmand tribal region.
No one immediately claimed responsibility of the attack.
Earlier this week, a suicide bombing killed 13 in eastern Pakistani city of Lahore. A breakaway faction of the Pakistani Taliban — the Jamaat-ul-Ahrar or Freedom Movement — claimed that attack.
The breakaway faction is based in the Mohmand area — part of rugged, lawless regions along the Afghan border which have long served as safe havens for local and al-Qaida-linked foreign militants.
Pakistan has waged several offensives against Islamic militants in recent years.
× Skyline Chili customers transported to hospital after carbon monoxide leak
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Skyline Chili was evacuated and several customers were transported to the hospital after a carbon monoxide leak at the Castleton restaurant.
Emergency crews were called to the Skyline Chili located at 6689 East 82nd Street shortly after 12:30 p.m. on Friday. According to IFD spokesperson Rita Reith, Happy Chicken employees first started showing symptoms; then customers and other employees started showing more severe symptoms.
Six people were transported to Community Hospital North with non-life threatening symptoms. The CO readings inside Skyline Chili were 30 parts per million. Both Skyline Chili and Happy Chicken will be closed for the rest of the day. Skyline Chili was repairing two thins in the restaurant that may have caused the leak.
Backstrom scored a goal and added an assist in the first period of Monday's Game 3 loss to Toronto.
The two points came in the first five minutes of the game, but the Maple Leafs were able to keep Backstrom at bay thereafter. Still, the star center is up to two goals and an assist through the first three games of the series, and he projects to continue providing high-end offensive numbers going forward. Backstrom is coming off his highest regular-season point total (86) since the 2009-10 campaign, after all.
When U crave for something sweet and there it is - the perfect cake in right size.
According to my sources, Coachella started up again over the weekend, which is pretty exciting stuff. Not because I’m into the lineup of acts who were performing or anything. But I’m very into the lineup of hot nobodies going there to get photographed by the paps. For instance, here’s Ariel Winter showing off some serious underboob and bikini action, and getting a standing ovation from me and the Little Tuna. Encore!
DENVER — Robert Church had a hat trick and added three assists to lead the Saskatchewan Rush past the Colorado Mammoth 13-10 on Friday in National Lacrosse League action.
Ben McIntosh and Matthew Dinsdale had a pair of goals and two assists each for Saskatchewan (6-1), which scored three unanswered goals in the fourth quarter. Ryan Keenan had four goals and an assist, while Matt Hossack and Chris Corbeil added singles.
Evan Kirk made 39 saves for the win.
Stephen Keogh led Colorado (4-2) with three goals and three assists. Ryan Benesch had a hat trick and two assists and Jacob Ruest scored and tacked on four assists. Zack Greer, Joey Cupido and Eli McLaughlin had goals as well.
Dillon Ward stopped 32-of-44 shots for the Mammoth.
Monday, August 14, 2017
FLORIDA: Rare 1,000-year-old Calusa Indian artifacts, including pieces of wood, rope, and fishing net, were retrieved from a waterlogged midden located along the ancient shoreline in Pineland. The fishing net, likely fashioned from cabbage palm fiber, has some of its knots still attached. This allowed researchers to determine that its grid is around an inch wide. The deposit also contained clamshell weights and unburned seeds from a gourd-like squash, possibly all that remains of the attached gourds that once enabled the net to float. —Jason Urbanus
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Bruce Franklin, Edward Lengel, James Kirby Martin, David Preston and Mark Edward Lender launching the book at a conference in Williamsburg, Va.
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TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. (AP) — A congressman says a mistaken report of a shooter prompted a lockdown at an Air Force base in Northern California.
U.S. Rep. John Garamendi tells The Associated Press that the lockdown went into effect at Travis Air Force Base on Wednesday after someone reported a possible gunshot.
Garamendi, who was briefed on the situation, says there was a training exercise underway at the base at the time and “someone took that to be an active shooter.”
The Solano County Office of Emergency Services posted on Facebook that there is no active shooter and the response has been canceled.
The base is off Interstate 80, approximately 45 miles northeast of San Francisco.
LAVAL, Quebec May 2 Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc, weighed down by debt from years of acquisitions, is on pace to meeting its target of repaying $5 billion in debt between August, 2016 and February, 2018, Chief Executive Joe Papa told shareholders on Tuesday.
Repayment is expected to come from asset sale proceeds and free cash flow, and the company has earlier announced sales that will generate up-front proceeds of $2.35 billion. (Reporting by Allison Lampert in Laval, Quebec; writing and additional reporting by Rod Nickel in Winnipeg, Manitoba; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
A teenager has been arrested this morning after he was found hiding in the hotpress of a house where a burglary had been reported.
Gardaí were alerted at 6am to reports that a burglary was ongoing at a house in Cobh in Co Cork.
They were on the scene quickly in the College Court Estate, in the College Manor area of the town.
Gardaí entered the house and during the course of a search of the premises, they arrested a man in his late teens at the scene.
It is understood he was found hiding in the hotpress upstairs.
He was brought to Cobh Garda Station where he is being detained under the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984.
Look, autoplaying videos are awful. No one likes them, and I honestly don’t understand why this continues to be a thing that happens on the web. Thankfully, if you’re a Chrome user, you can easily stop this from happening.
Unfortunately, this isn’t a click-click-enable sort of feature—it’s currently tucked away in Chrome’s flags menu. This is where Google hides experimental features and things that aren’t quite ready for prime time. While still not technically anything we’d call “stable,” these features are generally pretty usable for the most part. Just keep in mind that they’re still being developed, so they’re not quite perfect.
To access the feature, just open a new Chrome tab and type the following into the address bar:
chrome://flags/#autoplay-policy
Press Enter. Once the flags page opens, use the dropdown to choose “Document user activation required” and restart your browser.
From now on, you won’t have to deal with autoplaying videos. Thanks, Google.
American qualifier Kristie Ahn continued her impressive week with a 6-3, 6-1 win over Magda Linette of Poland in the second round of the Aegon Open in Nottingham.
Former Wimbledon semifinalist Tsvetana Pironkova also reached the quarterfinals as she overcame Kurumi Nara of Japan 6-3, 6-2.
Ashleigh Barty eased past Croatian qualifier Jana Fett 6-2, 6-1 but another Croatian, Donna Vekic, was a 6-3, 6-4 winner over Julia Boserup of the USA.
Their fellow quarterfinalists will be decided Thursday, with top seed Johanna Konta among the women in action in the second round.
Media mogul's former Manhattan penthouse goes on the market The country’s current priciest listing is a $350 million California estate that was the setting for “The Beverly Hillbillies” in the 1960s — at least until Bel Air’s $500 million...
America's most expensive home is on sale for $350 million The most expensive home for sale in the United States is the grandiose mansion from the 1960s TV series “The Beverly Hillbillies,” which hit the market Monday for $350 million....
In today’s Sydney Daybreak podcast, we cover the biggest stories that happened overnight. A rout in tech stocks dragged down equities across the board, with Facebook leading the charge lower. Hedge fund returns fell 2.19% in February, leaving them up 0.07% for the year, according to the Bloomberg Hedge Fund Database. And Barclays is in Edward Bramson’s crosshairs. Bloomberg tech reporter Sarah Frier discusses the tech selloff with host Ramy Inocencio.
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Proclaim the Resurrection, Pope exhorts faithful
April 17, 2017
At a midday public audience on Easter Monday, April 17, Pope Francis said that all Christians share the task that was given by angels to the women who visited Jesus’ empty tomb: “Go quickly and tell his disciples, He has been raised from the dead.”
All of the world’s people should hear that same news, the Holy Father said. When there is much suffering in the world, believers should take the message with them, giving the world new hope.
Pope Francis ended his audience by asking prayers for the Christian communities that are suffering through persecution and oppression—that they might give a powerful witness of faith during this Easter season.
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The Peraltas meet the Santiagos and it looks like things are off to a rough start.
The story of how the Duwamish and Chinook tribes have been seeking recognition by the federal government comes to West Seattle Meaningful Movies on Jan. 7 at High Point Neighborhood House at 7pm.
Story of the pursuit of recognition for the Duwamish and Chinook tribes coming to WS Meaningful Movies
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West Seattle Meaningful Movies will present Promised Land at 7:00 PM, Saturday, January 7, 2017
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Promised Land is a social justice documentary that follows two tribes in the Pacific Northwest: the Duwamish and the Chinook, as they fight for the restoration of treaty rights they’ve long been denied. In following their story, the film examines a larger problem in the way that the government and society still looks at tribal sovereignty.
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SEOUL: The South Korean government believes that Kim Jong Nam, the half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, was murdered in Malaysia, Unification Ministry spokesman Jeong Joon-hee told a news briefing on Wednesday.
The U.S. government strongly believes that Kim Jong Nam was murdered by North Korean agents, U.S. government sources said on Tuesday.
Asked if the murder of Kim was confirmed, Jeong said: "Yes, I have said it is confirmed."
(Reporting by Hyunjoo Jin; Editing by Tony Munroe and Lincoln Feast)
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BATH TWP., Mich (WLNS) - There are heroes all around us and in Bath Township they don't duck the tough jobs.
According to the Bath Township Police Department's Facebook page officers responded to an unusual call for help Tuesday night.
Seems they took a call from a distressed mother duck who had lost her babies in a storm drain.
So with a little help from Bath Township firefighters they put their collective talents to work and rescued ten ducklings.
The babies were all given names and returned to a grateful momma.
Tapper: Hillary Isn’t Helping Dems With Her Book Tour (VIDEO)
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CNN host Jake Tapper believes Hillary Clinton’s “What Happened?” book tour and her recent surge of interviews may end up hurting the Democratic party.
Tapper explained on his show Monday that he thinks Clinton has every right participate in interviews and attract press attention, but added that it diverts attention from the next generation of Democratic leaders.
“It mean less attention for the Kamala Harrises, the Al Frankens, and the Corey Bookers of the world,” Jake Tapper said. – READ MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumer prices rose in January at the fastest pace in nearly four years, strengthening the case for the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates this year.
The Labor Department says consumer prices rose 0.6 percent last month, most since February 2013. A 7.8 percent jump in gasoline prices accounted for almost half the increase. Stripping out volatile food and energy prices, consumer inflation rose 0.3 percent.
Overall, consumer prices rose 2.5 percent from a year earlier, most since March 2012.
After remaining low following the 2007-2009 Great Recession, inflation is running above the Fed's 2 percent annual target.
The Fed left a key interest rate unchanged at its Jan. 31-Feb. 1 meeting. It said it needs more time to monitor the economy but still expects to raise rates gradually.
[India], Feb. 04. (ANI): Three minor girls are reported to be missing from Delhi's Kalkaji area after they did not reach home from school on Saturday.
The police said three girls aged between 13 to 14 years, studying in class 7 of Sathya Sai School, did not return home after exiting the school.
A case was registered in Govindpuri police station, and an investigation has begun. (ANI)
Pelicans waive veteran wing player Reggie Williams The New Orleans Pelicans have waived veteran wing player Reggie Williams Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2iTBZbP The 6-foot-6 Williams, an eight-year veteran who also has played for Golden State, Charlotte, Oklahoma City and San Antonio, joined the Pelicans on Dec. 10. He played in five games for New Orleans, averaging five points and 1.2 rebounds in 12.6 minutes per game.
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The human figure is among the most captivating subjects in art, having been interpreted in various ways throughout history. Recreating the human figure involves the study and appreciation of body shape and postures.
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PHUKET: Rescue workers removed a five-metre long King Cobra from the wheel arch of a taxi in Karon this morning (Mar 28).
Wednesday 28 March 2018, 01:27PM
It took rescue workers five minutes to remove the snake from the taxi's wheel arch. Photo: Ruamjai Rescue Foundation
Amonrat Thammaphan of the Ruamjai Rescue Foundation told The Phuket News, “At 10:30am local people said they saw a big snake move under a taxi so they called us to help.
“We arrived at the scene to find a taxi parked in front of the Mandarava Resort and Spa. People were crowded around the taxi along with the taxi driver,” he said.
“Our team spent five minutes getting the snake from the car’s wheel arch. It was five metres in length.
“This King Cobra is now in our care. In the evening we will measure and weigh it and we then plan to release it at the Mai Thao Sip Song mountain in Kathu,” Mr Amonrat added.
00:24 Reported News Briefs Av 23, 5777 , 15/08/17 Av 23, 5777 , 15/08/17 60-year-old man dead in Highway 4 bridge collapse Magen David Adom paramedics on Monday night pronounced dead a 60-year-old man who was trapped in the truck on which a bridge collapsed on Highway 4. ► ◄ Last Briefs
Well, it's the start of a brand new minor league season, and there are already plenty of interesting storylines for A's fans to follow. Franklin Barreto started off blazing hot but has cooled off considerably, as has his team, while Matt Chapman has been sidelined with a wrist injury, and Stockton's trio of top pitching prospects has so far been living up to the hype.
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No fewer than three ex-principal officers were re-appointed today into key positions in Anambra.
After taking his oath of office yesterday, Chief Willie Obiano, the governor of Anambra state has appointed three principal officers and a Chief Press Secretary for his second term administration.
Amongst the appointees includes, Prof Solo Chukwulobelu who is still maintaining his position his as the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Sir Willie Nwokoye, he equally retains his position as the Principal Secretary to the Governor.
Others are Mr. Primus Odili, the new Chief of Staff to the Governor and Mr. James Eze, ex- Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Media and now the new Chief Press Secretary.
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MAHONING COUNTY, Ohio (WYTV) – The Mahoning County OVI Task Force will be holding multiple sobriety checkpoints from Aug. 18 – 20, according to the Canfield Police Department.
There will also be local saturation patrols throughout Mahoning County this week and over the weekend.
Police said the primary goal of the task force is to make roadways safer.
Cape Town - Felipe Nasr has been quick to deny that a tweet disparaging Renault's Jolyon Palmer came from him, insisting his account was hacked.
Following Sunday's Bahrain Grand Prix, a race in which Nico Hulkenberg scored Renault's first points while Palmer faded to 13th a lap down on the race winner, Nasr's Twitter account hit out at the British driver.
"Come on guys! WTF is Palmer doing there??? Please hire Felipe Nasr immediately!" read the tweet.
It was subsequently deleted.
Nasr later clarified the tweet, revealing that it was not made by him.
"Hi guys, I had a non-authorized access in my twitter account," he said.
"Sorry for any inconvenience. I have already changed all my passwords."
The House reversed course again and sent on to the Senate by a 63-55 margin legislation that essentially would give Bryant authority of more than 60 boards that oversee and regulate various occupations, ranging from accountants, to barbers, to veterinarians. But a short while after the House approved that measure, the Senate refused to table a motion to reconsider a bill that would have given him the authority over the Department of Mental Health.
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It was presumed that Le’Veon Bell was taking a shot at the Jets in a tweet he sent on Thursday, but the Steelers running back insists that’s not the case.
Bell replied to a tweet from a fan, who “courted” the Steelers running back, by saying the Jets would give him $60 million if he were to land with them. The Steelers running back appeared to roast the Jets in his response.
🙄 that ain’t enough to come run with the Jets… https://t.co/R0Ockg5Leh — Le'Veon Bell (@L_Bell26) February 1, 2018
Bell appeared on The Michael Kay Show on Friday, and he was asked about the tweet. The Steelers running back explained what he was trying to say, and insisted that he wasn’t taking a shot at the Jets.
“I’m not dissin’ the Jets, the number just wasn’t enough for me,” Bell said, I grew up a Jets fan.”
Bell was born and raised in Ohio, so it’s a bit odd that he was a Jets fan growing up, but we’ll take his word for it. Either way, he wants to make sure the world knows he wasn’t ripping the Jets.
Gostkowski made all four of his field-goal attempts (from 27, 23, 45 and 48 yards) in Thursday's 19-14 win over the Buccaneers.
Gostkowski's 13 points Thursday were a season high, and the kicker, who has now made all 12 of his field-goal attempts this season, is now averaging 10 points per game. That's the kind of scoring pace that has made Gostkowski one of the premier fantasy kicking options since 2011, with last year's modest drop-off to 127 points being something of an exception to that.
Shawn Mendes learned from the best.
The "Treat You Better" singer got his first taste of life in the spotlight when he opened for Taylor Swift on her 1989 World Tour in 2015. Now two years later, the 19-year-old artist is one of the most dynamic acts in pop music with a fan base that rivals even the biggest performers'.
He opened up about his rise to super stardom in VMAN magazine's issue 38, and what he learned from T. Swift along the way. "She told me not to be afraid to go out on stage," Mendes recalled, "because everyone in the stadium came to have fun. This is not a judging contest, this is a concert."
Shawn's taken the pop star's advice to heart, but if there's one thing he takes seriously, it's his listeners' opinions.
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WILKES-BARRE — City police are seeking a man who allegedly raped a woman at knife-point Sunday evening.
The woman reported she was walking on Carey Avenue about 6 p.m. when the attacker approached her and pulled a knife, according to police. The man then threatened her and raped her, police said.
Police described the attacker as black and about 5 feet, 8 inches with a small build. He had a shaved head, small, square glasses and was about 30 years old, police said.
The attacker was also riding a men’s mountain bike, police said.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at 570-208-4200.
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"Dark Night," an art-house movie based loosely on the Aurora theater shooting , will debut this month in Colorado with plenty of acclaim but no consensus on the most important questions it raises about the attack that left 12 dead and more than 70 injured at a midnight screening of "The Dark Knight Rises." As the first major fictional work to address the nearly 5-year-old tragedy, "Dark Night" drew praise at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival for its intimate, nuanced character studies.
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It took a “talking” bird for Edgar Allan Poe to write “The Raven”. All it took for its crow-cousin to become the subject of news in Karnataka was its deciding to sit atop Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s car last year. The crow would weigh heavily on the chief minister’s fortunes, television channels predicted. The prediction was repeated earlier this year, when a crow’s dropping fell on Siddaramaiah’s white dhoti. This time, a headline read: “Siddaramaiah haunted by crows.” With reports centred on the ...
Snails and NGHTMRE team up at Red Rocks tonight while Milky Chance hits the Fillmore and Bleachers lands at the Ogden Theatre. This weekend's lineup also includes Weezer at Red Rocks tomorrow, Moon Hooch at the Bluebird Theater and Fox Theatre, and Ty Segall at Summit Music Hall. See our full picks below.
Ghana Premier League Results and scorers on match day 14
The six matches played on match day 14 recorded 16 goals with two matches yet to be played
Catch up on yesterday’s top stories and find out the weather and school closures for today, Tuesday, December 12.
School closures will be updated as more information come in so keep refreshing this page.
TAMPA, Fla. — A pug named Guido is back at home more than a month after his owner’s car was stolen with the dog inside.
The reunion happened thanks to an anonymous tip called into Florida’s Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
Spokesman Danny Alvarez said in a news release that Donald Murray’s car was stolen on May 29, with no sign of Guido.
Murray’s car was found abandoned behind a grocery store and an employee at a dry-cleaning business found Guido wandering around. Another employee, Karlene Rowell, took Guido home and cared for him.
When a tip came in, investigators took Murray to Rowell’s house on Tuesday night. He confirmed the dog was Guido. Alvarez said Rowell and her family were sad to say goodbye, but happy Guido was reunited with Murray.
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Authorities in western Washington state say they're searching Saturday for a man who rammed a patrol car and tried to run over a police officer.
The Pierce County sheriff's office says a Fircrest police officer on Friday evening fired one shot at the suspect's vehicle that was later found abandoned a few blocks away with what appears to be stolen property.
Authorities say the vehicle itself was stolen with switched license plates and a forced ignition system.
Authorities say the officer who responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle at about 5:30 p.m. wasn't injured.
Authorities describe the suspect as a white male in his 20s wearing a white T-shirt and jeans.
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Fire has destroyed a home in south Nevada County. Consolidated Fire Batallion Chief Steve Smith says it happened early Tuesday morning on Holcomb Drive, which is off Lime Kiln Drive…
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But Smith says the occupants were not home at the time and were on vacation. There is no preliminary indication of the source of the blaze…
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There were no injuries. It took about four hours to mop up the fire.
MESA, AZ - Mesa police are conducting a homicide investigation after responding to a stabbing call near a nail salon Friday night.
Officers responded to the call near Ellsworth and Baseline roads around 7:30 p.m. on reports of a stabbing.
When officers got on scene, they discovered an unidentified adult dead inside a nail salon, police say. There are currently no suspects in custody.
Police say this is an ongoing investigation.
KNOX CO., OH (WCMH) — The Knox County Sheriff’s Office says a suspect accused of killing his 20-year-old cousin has turned himself into authorities.
Kevin Remillard, 48, is accused of killing Nick Remillard.
Nick’s body was found behind a home in Gambier where the two live. Authorities had been searching for Kevin since Monday.
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[India], Feb 4. (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Prahlad Joshi on Saturday complained about receiving threatening letters from unknown people.
According to the complaint, the Dharwad MP was instructed not to speak against Congress leader Vinay Kulkarni.
Vinay Kulkarni is the minister for Mines and Geology in the Karnataka government. (ANI)
East Yorkshire MP Sir Greg Knight has met with East Yorkshire farmers and representatives of the National Farmers Union in Westminster to discuss issues of concern.
Before the meeting the farmers were given a tour of the Palace of Westminster including the Queen’s Robing Room, the House of Lords and Westminster Hall.
Sir Greg thanked the NFU for organising the event. He agreed to take up several the issues raised with farming minister George Eustice MP.
Sir Greg said: “It is vital that we have good farming policy as we approach Brexit not only because of the jobs that farming provides both here in East Yorkshire and across the country but for its crucial contribution to Britain’s food and drink industry and for our food security.”
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Mikheil Saakashvili, the former Georgian president turned opposition leader in Ukraine, is in court in the Ukrainian capital.
Saakashvili was arrested Friday on allegations that he colluded with Ukrainian businessmen tied to Russia to topple President Petro Poroshenko. Saakashvili rejected the allegations and is refusing food to protest his detention.
The Pechersky District court in Kiev deliberated Monday on whether to keep him in custody. Saakashvili’s supporters scuffled with police outside the court building.
Yulia Tymoshenko, a former prime minister who leads an opposition party, attended the hearing in a show of support for Saakashvili.
On Sunday, thousands of Saakashvili’s supporters marched across Kiev, demanding his release and calling for Poroshenko to be impeached.
VIDEO: On the second day of disgraced ex-sports doctor Larry Nassar's final sentencing hearing, Randall Margraves, the father of three of the victim's tried to attack Nassar. The man charged across the room but was quickly tackled by bailiffs and lead from the courtroom. This hearing focuses on Nassar's work with Twistars, an elite Michigan gymnastics club. More than 30 victims have given statements so far. During a similar hearing that ended last week, more than 150 girls and women came forward.
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Tune into the great new sounds that are kicking off this year's music-festival season on both sides of the Atlantic. In this show, you'll hear new music from Beoga, Galen Fraser, Moya Brennan and more.
Soccer-De Biasi quits as Albania coach, says his cycle over
TIRANA, June 14 Albania coach Gianni De Biasi resigned on Wednesday after six years in charge during which he led them to Euro 2016, their first and only appearance at a major tournament.
With each year, it seems more and more celebs are not only embracing their natural hair texture, but flaunting it without apologies, too. The spectrum of black hair is particularly wide, with more curl patterns than we can count. And because of this undisputed fact, it’s impossible to get bored with the A-list inspiration we see on the red carpet.
As expected, the past year has delivered some seriously stunning moments that prove curls, coils, and kinks have always been beautiful in their natural state. In case you missed them, check out 17 standout looks that made red carpets a little more exciting in 2017.
Manchester United have extended Ashley Young's deal for an extra year by triggering a one-year option in the versatile England wing back's contract, British media said on Monday.The 32-year-old Young, who is in Gareth Southgate's England squad for their next two friendlies, has been in fine form for United, keeping left-back Luke Shaw out of the side.The former Aston Villa winger's deal at Old Trafford was due to finish this season but his performances under Jose Mourinho saw him recalled to the national team squad in November.Young was on the bench for Saturday's 2-0 FA Cup quarter-final win at home to Brighton & Hove Albion but was brought on at halftime for Shaw, whose future at United appears uncertain.Shaw has played just 15 games for United this season, and only seven times in the Premier League, with Young, who joined the club from Villa in 2011, preferred in a wing back role.England visit the Netherlands on Friday and host Italy on Tuesday in their build-up to the World Cup in Russia in June.
Whether you’ve reached the end of the warranty supplied by your manufacturer or you’ve just invested in a used car there is a wealth of third- party warranties that profess to give you financial peace -of- mind by taking care of the garage bill if you encounter any issues with your car.
We took a closer look at several third- party warranties to see if the cost of cover they provide is any less than the repair charges you could face at your local garage. What we discovered were terms, conditions and caveats aplenty all designed to limit when the provider has to pay out.
The reams of small print can be baffling and contradictory: if a warning light prompts a trip to the garage and a fault is discovered your warranty may not cover it. But if you ignore the warning and let the part break this can invalidate your claim – a catch 22 and one of several confusing examples.
Find your perfect used car by viewing our in-depth Best Buy reviews.
Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Gaoli meets with Albanian President Bujar Nishani in T iran a, Albania, April 17, 2017. T IRAN A, April 17 -- China and Albania agreed on Monday to enhance cooperation in areas of infrastructure, production capacity, tourism and agriculture under the framework of Belt and Road Initiative and the 16+1 mechanism featuring China and Central and Eastern European countries cooperation.
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FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — New York Jets rookie wide receiver ArDarius Stewart is recovering from recent operations on a thumb and his groin.
The third-round draft pick out of Alabama had the injuries before joining the Jets, coach Todd Bowles said. Although Stewart participated in rookie minicamp last month, he needed to have the procedures during the past two weeks.
Bowles says Wednesday that Stewart should be "good to go" for the start of training camp in late July.
Fellow rookie receiver Chad Hansen, a fourth-rounder from California, hurt a knee Tuesday and didn't participate in practice Wednesday. Bowles says only that the knee is sore and it's not a serious injury.
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Doctor gets no-jail sentence for using upskirt pen cam A disgraced pervert urologist who used a hidden camera to film up women’s skirts in Union Square got a no-jail sentence Wednesday in Manhattan Supreme Court. Adam Levinson, who plead...
Doctor admits using upskirt pen cam to avoid jail Disgraced Manhattan urologist Adam Levinson copped to using a hidden pen camera in bustling Union Square to film up a woman’s skirt as he was granted a no-jail plea deal...
Plaxico Burress NJ Mansion In Foreclosure
Plaxico Burress' NJ Mansion In Foreclosure
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More money problems for Plaxico Burress ... the ex-NFL star's mansion is in foreclosure after he allegedly fell behind on the mortgage, TMZ Sports has learned.
According to court docs filed in New Jersey ... Burress and his wife Tiffany stopped forking over mortgage checks on their 5,500 square foot pad back in July 2017 and the bank is looking to collect.
Property records show Burress and his wife bought the home back in 2005 for $1.5 million.
Now, the bank is demanding Plaxico and his wife pay the full balance on the home -- around $700k -- or they'll seize the property.
Interesting considering Plaxico reportedly made more than $29 MILLION during his NFL career.
Just a few years ago, Plaxico got into some trouble with NJ tax officials after he fell behind to the tune of $48k. He eventually paid that money back and avoided prison time.
We reached out to Plaxico for comment -- so far, no word back.
Lincolnshire Sensory Services will be holding their next Hear to Help session in Horncastle next Monday, December 11.
Go along to Ancaster Court in the Wong between 1.30pm and 3.30pm, when there will be information and advice, as well as NHS hearing aid maintenance and replacement batteries available.
[HONG KONG] Hong Kong stocks sank Tuesday, shrugging off a positive lead from Wall Street in post-holiday trade.
The Hang Seng Index closed down 1.39 per cent, or 337.12 points, to 23,924.54 The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index fell 0.79 per cent, or 25.46 points, to 3,196.71 while the Shenzhen Composite Index, which tracks stocks on China's second exchange, lost 0.62 per cent, or 12.13 points, to 1,946.42.
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Louisa Cruz of San Luis Potosí works on a rebozo in a workshop on the centuries-old craft held at Fresno State University for the weeklong Rebozo Revival Festival. Photo taken on Sept. 28, 2017. DANIEL CÁSAREZ dcasarez@vidaenelvalle.com
A seven-year-old is dead in Weakley County, Tennessee after being struck by lightning.
According to the Weakley County Sheriff's Department, a group of children were playing outside under a tree when the tree was hit by lightning.
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One of the children, a seven-year-old boy, was killed by the lightning strike.
The Weakley County Medical Examiners Officer ruled the death an accident.
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Location Eindhoven, The Netherlands
Client SDK Vastgoed
Project Year 2017
Text description provided by the architects. Loftwonen is a special form of urban residence. The idea of Loftwonen is based on high rooms and flexible floor plans. Block 61, which was designed by architecten|en|en, is part of an urban composition of three housing blocks that are constructed in a similar manner. The housing blocks are located along the railway as an extension of the well-known Klokgebouw. The three buildings are separated from the railway by means of an oblong parking garage, which parallels the railway embankment.
Strijp-S is characterized by bold industrial buildings. The architecture of the new housing blocks seamlessly complements this style. Façades constructed from red brickwork and prefabricated colored concrete in massive repetitive patterns create a robust architecture that matches its surroundings.
DeJong (hand) went 2-for-4 with a double, a solo home run, a walk and two runs in Triple-A Memphis' win over Iowa on Tuesday. He remains on track to be activated prior to Thursday's series opener against the Giants, Jack Magruder of MLB.com reports.
DeJong bounced back nicely after striking out twice in Monday's contest against Iowa. The 24-year-old was able to make solid progress over the last few weeks, with manager Mike Matheny coming away impressed while watching DeJong take batting practice recently in Milwaukee when the shortstop joined the team on a road trip. DeJong has gone through an extensive battery of tests as part of his rehab as well, which has included measuring his grip strength to make sure it's back to pre-injury levels. If DeJong is indeed activated Thursday, he'll have missed a total of 44 games with his injury.
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Between Saturday, Jan. 27 and Friday, Feb. 2, lehighvalleylive.com received obituaries on 48 people with local ties who recently died.
Below is a glimpse into each of those lives lost. To see each obituary in its entirety, click on the link at the end of each entry. To see obituaries prior to Jan. 27, click here.
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Supporters say a prominent Shiite cleric who lost his citizenship and remains under house arrest in Bahrain has returned to a local hospital for surgery.
Sheikh Isa Qassim left his home in Diraz on Wednesday.
Sheikh Maytham al-Salman of the Bahrain Center for Human Rights said Sheikh Isa will undergo a hernia surgery. Sheikh Isa was in the hospital in December as well.
The cleric could be deported at any time after authorities stripped his citizenship in June 2016 over accusations that he fueled extremism and laundered money. His supporters deny the allegations.
Bahrain's Sunni rulers are cracking down on all dissent on the Shiite-majority island, imprisoning or forcing politicians and activists into exile.
Bahrain is home to the U.S. Navy's 5th Fleet.
All she asks for is $750.
That money, victim Monique Baza says, is to pay for her wedding ring that was never recovered after she was kidnapped and raped by Ray Charles Tedtaotao Camacho five years ago.
As reported, Baza was making a quick trip to the bakery when Camacho hid in her backseat and tied her down using her seatbelts.
Though she was also robbed of her bank cards, Baza says the banks already replenished the amounts that were withdrawn.
When asked why she won't be asking more restitution from her attacker, she responded, "I just want to put this to rest."
A follow up hearing is set for November 3rd.
Camacho, meanwhile, will serve life behind bars with the possibility of parole after fifteen years.
(WXYZ) - It's been an up and down first year in office for President Trump, but his biggest legislative victory is without a doubt passing the tax cut package.
While the long term effects won't be known, we're wondering what your "first" reaction to the tax changes is, specifically: Does the tax cut change your opinion of President Trump?
Voting will run until 6:15 p.m.
Two A.C. Flora High School students have been arrested and charged with weapons on school grounds, according to the Richland County Sheriff Department.
The defendant who is accused of injuring four lawmen during an Oct. 16 standoff is scheduled for a preliminary hearing Tuesday. The State Bureau of Investigation charged Griffin with attempted murder and four counts of second-degree assault, all felony charges, 10 days after the two-hour standoff on Byler Road in Moulton.
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Witnesses say gunmen launched an assault on the Aziz Istanbul restaurant.
Armoured vehicles were seen in the area. APTN
Seventeen people have been killed in a suspected jihadist attack on a restaurant in the west African nation of Burkina Faso.
Witnesses say gunmen launched an assault on the Aziz Istanbul restaurant in the capital Ouagadougou at around 9pm local time on Sunday.
Several hours after the initial attack, heavy gunfire could still be heard in the area, according to an Associated Press reporter at the scene.
Burkina Faso's communications minister Remi Dandjinou said early on Monday that 17 people were dead and eight injured following the attack.
Sunday's attack comes less than two years after Islamic extremists killed 30 people at a downtown restaurant that is popular with foreigners.
Justin Turner's three-run home run and Yasiel Puig's double in the first has given the Dodgers a lead early in the game. A.J. Pollock's homer in the third is Arizona's only hit of the game.
Get complete coverage from inside and outside of Dodger Stadium from our team of reporters and photographers, including columnists Bill Plaschke and Dylan Hernandez and Dodgers beat writer Andy McCullough.
NEW YORK (AP) — Darren Baker got scooped up by dad’s team again.
The son of Washington manager Dusty Baker was drafted by the Nationals in the 27th round of the Major League Baseball draft Wednesday — 15 years after he first made headlines on the baseball diamond.
The younger Baker, now an 18-year-old shortstop at Jesuit High School in California, was just 3 when he was a bat boy for the San Francisco Giants, managed by his father, in the 2002 World Series. During Game 5 against the Angels, Darren Baker had run to the plate to pick up a bat when J.T. Snow scored — and David Bell was flying down the third-base line and heading home.
Snow quickly plucked Baker out of the way , a moment that instantly became a part of World Series lore.
The three-day draft concludes Wednesday night.
COLUMBIANA COUNTY, Ohio (WYTV) – County Road 430 (Calcutta Smith Ferry) is restricted near the Pennsylvania state line for an emergency landslide repair project, according to the Ohio Department of Transportation.
The project is scheduled to be completed mid-September.
Two-way traffic will be maintained in one lane with temporary traffic signals.
ODOT’s contractor for this $225,000 project is Alan Stone Co. Inc., which is based in Cutler, Ohio.
A gentleman in the UK has built a working large scale Rubik’s cube! I can’t solve it when it’s easy to turn, I can’t imagine doing the full scale version!
When a favorite actor gets cast in a questionable show, you have to weigh your options. Is it worth it to suffer through early episodes based just on an appreciation of this person, or is it better to not even start? With Fox's new comedy The Mick , the answer is not altogether clear.
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Norwalk bar closed until further notice
NORWALK, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut bar where police say they found more than 100 underage drinkers last week will remain closed until further notice.
Johnny Utah's in Norwalk was raided by police and state liquor control agents last Thursday. Authorities say they found a large number of underage Fairfield University students drinking at the bar famous for its mechanical bull.
No students were arrested but the university said in a statement it is working with police to confirm details of the raid and whether students violated the school's code of conduct.
The Hour reports that the bar had its liquor permit pulled by the state Department of Consumer Protection on Friday. Police say the establishment will remain closed until further notice.
A bar employee who answered the phone refused comment.
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SURREY NOW EXCLUSIVE: Two sweethearts, Iranian by birth, didn't let Trump's travel ban prevent them from getting engaged. They just had to get creative - and made it happen at the Peace Arch monument.
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In a joint operation with Fermoy Gardai, Portlaoise Gardaí seized cannabis plants valued at €250,000 during a search of a house at Rathealy Road, Fermoy last Saturday.
During the course of the search Gardaí discovered approximately 320 cannabis plants with an approximate street value of €250,000.
Three males, aged 38,51 and 55 years, were arrested and are currently being detained at Fermoy, Cobh and Mallow Garda stations under the provisions of Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996 as amended.
Investigations are on going.
For fall 2017, Tory Burch didn't need to look further than her own Main Line roots for inspiration - that coupled with The Philadelphia Story's heroine played by Katharine Hepburn. Who isn't fascinated by society swans especially those with smarts and incredible style (much like Tory herself)?
The result are clothes that are assured and confident starting with the medley of white ensembles and outerwear some emblazoned with an elaborate gold embroidered Tory Burch monogram. These were followed by tartan and Fair Isles separates like riding jackets, preppy skirts, zip-up sweaters, and flared trousers.
As customary of a Tory Burch runway show, there are looks that just blow you away and for fall 2017 these were the printed and embellished blue velvet numbers and the black tunic-like dresses with patterns made from shell.
Click on the slideshow to see the collection.
The sign is up, but no deal has been inked — yet.
Academy House, the condo building at 1420 Locust Street, may soon have a new tenant for its mezzanine-level restaurant space.
A tipster tweeted us a shot of a gilt-and-fluorescent sign for a concept called Haute Restaurant & Lounge that’s been installed at the restaurant’s entrance.
An Academy House staffer confirmed that the sign has been installed although no deal — which management is “working on” with the new tenant — has officially been signed.
Previous tenant Tap & Kitchen, which opened in late 2015 and appears to have closed a little over a year ago, was the tenth in a long line of concepts that missed the mark at Academy House since the mid-’90s.
Friends of Felines' Kelly Schuhs, who takes care of some colonies of feral cats in Delano, discovered a tame cat a few months ago only to find out that its owners from Florida, who lost the cat while on vacation here, had been looking for it, setting up a happy reunion for Ninja and her owners. (Video by Fernando Salazar/The Wichita Eagle)
Dusty M1 with just 7,329 kilometers on the clock will get a second chance in life.
Found collecting dust in a southern Italian garage since 1982, this BMW M1 is not a barn find per se, but even so it’s an incredible discovery taking into account we’re dealing with a very rare car. It’s one of the only 430 units ever made, and it is actually more exclusive than that taking into account 35-40 of them were built for racing.
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It’s British Food Fortnight - but some of those quintessentially British foods, er, aren’t. Yes, there’s a variety of drinks and brands which don’t originate in or are no longer actually owned by companies based here.
A Wren Kitchens study reveals all - but how well do you know your Great British foods?
The Irrawaddy looks back at memorable deaths this year, from Gen. Aung San's driver to the short-lived rescue of a baby elephant to giants in the literature community.
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Houston’s 7-Eleven gas station has run out of gas at least four times this year. With the shortage of gas throughout the province, Houston is feeling the effects. (Angelique Houlihan photo)
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Silvermine Arts Center spring exhibitions, through May 19, Silvermine Arts Center, 1037 Silvermine Road. Perfect Partners: Art in Design, an exhibition exploring the role of art in interior design; Rob Loebell’s Mirrorless Reflections; and an exhibition of ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arrangement, presented by the Connecticut Sogetsu Study Group.
SPECTRUM Contemporary Art Show, through May 24, Carriage Barn Arts Center, 681 South Ave. Juried exhibition of original, contemporary artwork by local and regional artists features 117 works in all media.The artwork is for sale and a portion of all sales benefits the Carriage Barn Arts Center. Live Jazz with Rob Duguay’s Songevity Trio is on Friday, April 27. Need advance tickets. Visit carriagebarn.org/jazz/;A complimentary “Coffee & Conversation” with the Artists will be on Saturday, April 28, 10 a.m. to noon;
What key pieces and trends are worth investing in for Spring 2018 ? The ones you can get a head start wearing now. Sometimes there is just a hint of an idea one season—say, the use of plastic at Calvin Klein and Miu Miu for fall—that blows up the following season. Some trends emerge because they just feel right, such as spring’s sweet pastels, and embellished, sequined dresses, which were two upbeat trends on the runway and veritable pick-me-up during a long stretch of four cities. Some designers stuck to the tried and true, especially the ones who has developed cult followings, like Gucci . Fashion followers within the industry and fans outside of it do sometimes think that the trends move to fast. There is something nice about investing in a look you really like, and sticking with it. Here are 10 ideas that came out of Spring 2018 fashion month, and how you can shop them today.
NEW YORK — Pop stars are invading the Golden Globes again this year with nominees such as Mariah Carey, Nick Jonas and Mary J. Blige, who is up for two awards.
Blige earned nominations Monday for her role in the Dee Rees' period film "Mudbound." She's up for best supporting actress in a motion picture and best original song for "Mighty River," which she co-wrote with Raphael Saadiq and Taura Stinson.
Jonas and Carey, who has co-written most of her No. 1 hit songs, are up for their first Golden Globes, both for best original song. Carey is nominated for the Christmas tune "The Star," from the animated movie of the same name. Jonas is nominated for "Home" from the animated film "Ferdinand."
Boral is looking to its property division to help boost earnings, after warning that the US operations face operational issues caused by bad weather.
In an earnings and trading update, Boral said it had sold its Prospect Masonry site at Clunies Ross Street, Greystanes in Sydney to ISPT, which it estimates will boost earnings by about $56 million.
Boral's property sales tipped to boost earnings. Photo: Chris Pearce
The report said the sales will help to offset weaker than expected conditions in its North American business.
Investors were sceptical, with the share price down 8.8 per cent to $6.86.
''Including property, Boral Australia is now expected to deliver improved earnings growth with an
expected increase of about 10-20 per cent in the 2018 financial year, compared with 2017, on both an EBITDA and EBIT basis,'' the report says.
Mohamed Salah was substituted with 15 minutes of the game to go
That's the view of pundit Robbie Savage.
Liverpool were in cruise control when they went 5-0 up after 68 minutes in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final tie against the Serie A giants.
Salah, who was crowned PFA Player of the Year on Sunday, took his tally to 43 goals in all competitions with a stunning double at Anfield.
His mesmerising display was capped off with two assists too as he sent Anfield into pandemonium.
But after bringing off the Egyptian with 15 minutes left to go, Jurgen Klopp’s men seemed to be less assured and Roma grabbed two away goals to give themselves a glimmer of hope going into the second leg at the Stadio Olimpico.
The mom trying to get her kids to school
Friday morning’s rains wreaked havoc for many Ghanaians living in Accra.
Captured in this photo is a compelling scene of a mother of three making a precarious journey through the rains to take her children to school.
She gets to a flooded area. It is a culvert built by residents of Nmai Dzorn, Zoomlion.
The woman with a baby wrapped behind her, is seen struggling to cross the culvert on the road, with her two kids; one draped in a big black plastic bag, with the other in a raincoat, all of them, bare-footed.
While providing cover for her little baby with her umbrella, on one hand, she lifts the two up by the arm one after the other across the culvert, into the flooded area and together ‘journey’ on to school.
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TYLER – Independent candidate Neal Katz kicked off his campaign Monday for Texas House of Representatives District 6. He will be on the ballot in November against incumbent Matt Schaefer, the winner of the March 6 Republican primary. No Democrat is on the ballot for that race in November. Katz says he’s running because he believes Smith County needs stronger and more effective representation in the Texas House. He says his focuses include the future of neighborhood schools, smarter planning and funding to expand roads, and actual relief for the property taxpayers.
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) spent RM48.22 million on the medical needs of its personnel from Jan until Nov, this year.
Defence Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein said within the same period, RM1.46 million was spent on medical equipment for those in need.
"Between January and November this year, the MAF had provided medical services to 94,366 of its serving personnel and veterans, and their dependants," he said in reply to a question from Senator Datuk Mustapa Kamal Mohd Yusoff at the Dewan Negara sitting, here, today.
Hishammuddin also said that 3,600 rural communities had received benefits including medical facilities from 25 Jiwa Murni programmes of the MAF until Nov, this year. — Bernama
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Widespread Flooding Reported in Perry County
by Alabama News Network Staff
The National Weather Service office in Birmingham is reporting widespread flash flooding in Perry County.
As of late morning, numerous state and county roads are flooded. The National Weather Service says State Highway 219 is under water, Highway 14 is flooded, two people are trapped in a home and two bridges are flooded on Highway 183.
Alabama News Network has crews working on this story. Watch us on-air, online or on your phone for the latest.
A Federal High Court in Lagos, has fixed June the 19, for parties to adopt their addresses on a no-case submission filed by a former presidential aide, Waripamo Owei-Dudafa, who is facing charges of N5.1 billion fraud.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), arraigned Owei-Dudafa, a former aide to then President Goodluck Jonathan, alongside one Joseph Iwejuo, on a 23-count charge bordering on conspiracy and concealment of crime proceeds.
Defence had brought its application pursuant to the provisions of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA) 2015, as well as the 1999 Constitution as amended.
When the case was called up on Wednesday, the Prosecutor, Rotimi Oyedepo, informed the court that he had filed his response to the no-case submission of the defence and had also served same on them.
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RUPERT, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) – Investigators have found human remains in a Rupert home that caught fire Wednesday night.
Rupert Police said they are attempting to identify the remains Thursday and said the remains were found Wednesday night. They still haven’t made contact with Dale Mounce who is the owner of the house.
Mounce was wanted for failing to appear in court on three counts of felony aggravated battery with a .9 mm pistol.
The fire broke out just before 6 p.m. Wednesday at at 314 First St. Neighbors were later evacuated. Neighbor Susan Fowler told KMVT she heard a large boom and saw black smoke billowing from the home.
Fowler said she could hear ammunition going off as the blaze continued.
By 8 p.m., firefighters had not deemed the structure sound enough for detectives to go inside and to investigate the caused the fire.
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Recent reforms in labor markets aren’t reflected in higher in pay, the OECD said, reminding governments not to be distracted by stronger economic momentum.
“In spite of stronger economic growth this is no time for complacency,” the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development said in its Going for Growth report published on Monday.
“The improvements in labor markets have yet to translate into significant and broad-based wage gains. Comprehensive structural reforms are needed to sustain stronger growth beyond the cyclical upswing, create more and better paying jobs, improve opportunities and strengthen inclusion.”
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While the Paris-based institution highlighted reforms in Greece, Italy, France, Japan, India and Argentina over the past year, it noted that overall “the pace of reforms has remained similar to the relatively slow pace observed in the last two years and below the one observed in the direct aftermath of the crisis.”
GANGNEUNG, South Korea (AP) Pavel Francouz stopped all five shooters and Petr Kouka scored the shootout winner as the Czech Republic eliminated the United States with a 3-2 victory in the quarterfinals Wednesday.
Jan Kovar and Tomas Kundratek scored in regulation for the Czech Republic, which was fresher after winning its group and getting a bye into the quarterfinals. The U.S. looked fatigued after facing Slovakia in the qualification round and was outshot 29-20.
Ryan Donato and Jim Slater scored for the U.S, which again was led by its youngest players, including speedster Troy Terry. U.S. goaltender Ryan Zapolski allowed three goals on 29 shots and one in the shotoout, while Francouz stopped 18 in regulation and overtime.
Koukal was the only player to score in overtime. Chris Bourque, Ryan Donato, Marc Arcobello, Terry and Bobby Butler couldn’t beat Francouz.
NEW YORK (AP) – Dick Clark Productions is hitting back against Mariah Carey’s claim it sabotaged her live performance on its “New Year’s Rockin’ Eve” special.
Carey’s disaster during the annual New Year’s Eve special made international headlines: The superstar vocally stumbled through her short set in Times Square, failing to sing for most of it despite a pre-recorded track of her songs playing in the background.
Carey was visibly upset during the performance and afterward tweeted “(expletive) happens.”
Carey representative Nicole Perna blames technical difficulties. In an interview with Billboard she said Dick Clark Productions hampered Carey’s performance and “set her up to fail.”
The production company calls such claims “absurd.”
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Prime Minister Ranil Wickramasinghe made the statement in a joint press conference with Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull on Wednesday.
Prominent human rights lawyer Lakshan Dias represents returnees, asylum seekers and refugees in Sri Lanka.
He warns that asylum seekers would still face a dangerous situation if they took their Prime Minister's advice, saying "the situation here is not conducive to come back."
The number of employed Americans hit a record high of 154,345,000 in September, according to the latest numbers released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
There were 906,000 more Americans who gained employment over the month, and more individuals joined the labor force as well.
There were 575,000 more Americans who joined the labor force in September, while 368,000 fewer left.
The number of Americans not participating in the labor force declined from 94,785,000 in August to 94,417,000 in September. The bureau counts those not in the labor force as people who do not have a job and did not actively seek one in the past four weeks.
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Why we care: As sports superstars go, Peyton Manning will go down in history as one of the most willing to look like a complete and utter goof for a laugh. I think it all started on SNL many moons ago in a United Way PSA spoof, but soon graduated to IRL commercials for ESPN, Oreo, MasterCard, and Gatorade. Now the future Hall of Famer is back at his self-depreciating best with OtterBox. Can you picture Michael Jordan piggy-backing on a giant Otter like a toddler? Or Wayne Gretzky getting spraying the face with a fire extinguisher? Exactly.
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Gardaí are appealing for anyone with information on the stabbing of an elderly woman to come forward.
72-year-old Bridie Smith was attacked as she opened her front door on Oranmore Road in Ballyfermot, Dublin yesterday morning.
She is understood to be in a critical but stable condition in hospital.
Locals reported seeing a number of men flee the scene.
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In This Week in Animation News, I’ll take a look at the previous week in the world of animation in order to get you caught up on everything you might have missed. It’s your one-stop shop for news regarding cartoons, anime, and animated web series. We’re talking movies, TV shows, digital shorts, and everything in between!
For the latest animation stories we’ve already covered on the site this week, take a look at the following links. Then, check out a selection of new stories below. Be sure to let us know your thoughts in the comments!
Brazilian construction conglomerate Odebrecht has been ordered to pay $2.6 billion in fines to settle charges it bribed officials in a dozen countries.
The payout ordered by Judge Raymond Dearie in New York City came after a plea agreement was reached in December.
In a Brooklyn federal court proceeding Monday lasting only a few minutes, Dearie imposed the terms of the December deal between the company and prosecutors.
As a result, Odebrecht will pay nearly $2.4 billion to Brazil, $116 million to Switzerland and $93 million to the United States. The company will also retain an independent compliance monitor.
In December, Odebrecht apologized for its involvement in corruption scandals that led to the arrest of its former chief executives and several of its officials.
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Alabama guard Collin Sexton (2) looks to pass around Florida forward Keith Stone (25) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Gainesville, Fla., Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018. Ron Irby AP
NEW YORK, N.Y. – The Weinstein Co. has filed for bankruptcy protection with a buyout offer in hand from a private equity firm, the latest twist in its efforts to survive the sexual abuse scandal that brought down co-founder Harvey Weinstein.
The company also announced on Monday that it was releasing any victims of or witnesses to Weinstein’s alleged misconduct from any non-disclosure agreement that would prevent them from speaking out.
In a statement, the company says it “expressly releases any confidentiality provision” to the extent that it has prevented anyone who “suffered or witnessed any form of sexual misconduct by Harvey Weinstein from telling their stories.”
The Weinstein Co. says it has entered into sale agreement with Lantern Capital Partners, subject to approval by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Delaware.
GARFIELD HEIGHTS, Ohio — One person was killed and five others were hurt in a shooting inside a bar in Garfield Heights early Saturday, police sources tell the FOX 8 I-Team.
It happened at Topicz Sports Lounge on Broadway Avenue at around 1 a.m.
Officers responded and found a man laying on the ground outside the bar. He was taken to Cleveland Clinic Marymount Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Five other people were shot. The victims were taken to both Marymount Hospital and MetroHealth Medical Center for treatment, where their conditions are unknown.
Officials have not yet released the names of any of the victims.
The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation is assisting Garfield Heights police with the investigation.
This is a developing story. Stick with Fox 8 News and FOX8.com for updates as they become available.
Tottenham confirm winger’s transfer
We have reached agreement with Slovenian top-flight side Olimpija Ljubljana for the transfer of Nathan Oduwa. We wish Nathan all the best. pic.twitter.com/1QaJIJzHNX — Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) February 14, 2017
Tottenham Hotspur have announced that they have agreed a deal to sell winger Nathan Oduwa.
The 20-year-old local lad is making an unlikely permanent move to Slovenian side Olimpija Ljubljana.
The 6ft 1in left-sided player has signed a three-year contract with Olimpija, who are owned by former Portsmouth, Leicester City and Sheffield Wednesday owner Milan Mandaric.
Oduwa is a former England Under-17, Under-18 and Under-20 international who switched allegiances and turned out for Nigeria Under-23s last year.
The Bloomsbury-born youngster joined Spurs as an 11-year-old in 2007.
He has previously spent time on loan at Luton Town, Rangers, Colchester United and most recently Peterborough United.
Oduwa posed in his new club’s kit after the deal was announced.
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has requested President Maithripala Sirisena to temporarily remove State Minister Vijayakala Maheswaran from her ministerial portfolio until inquiries are completed.
An investigation is being carried out regarding certain controversial comments made by the State Minister regarding the now defunct LTTE, during an event in Jaffna yesterday
Several MPs from both sides today requested the Speaker of Parliament to relieve State Maheswaran from her post as an MP.
Speaker Karu Jayasuriya informed Parliament that an inquiry will be carried out with regard to the statement and an appropriate decision will be taken afterwards.
Leader of the House, Lakshman Kiriella, also stated that the United National Party (UNP) will be conducting a disciplinary inquiry regarding the State Minister’s speech.
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP)  Authorities say a man has been fatally shot by Tennessee law enforcement officers who were trying to arrest him on charges including theft and endangerment.
The Knox County Sheriff's Office says in a news release Tuesday that 32-year-old Brandon S. Lambert of Alcoa was shot about 9 p.m. Monday and taken to University of Tennessee Medical Center, where he died.
The release says Lambert resisted officers and rammed law enforcement vehicles with his own vehicle. It says two sheriff's officers and one from the U.S. Marshals Service fired at Lambert. No officers were injured. There was no word on whether Lambert was armed.
The sheriff's office officers are on administrative leave with pay while the case is investigated.
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Born and bred Peterborian and ex-JLS superstar Aston Merrygold has been revealed as the latest contestant for the next series of hit BBC TV show Strictly Come Dancing.
The 15th series of the BAFTA award-winning entertainment show produced by BBC Studios will return in the autumn on BBC One putting the sparkle back into Saturday and Sunday nights.
Aston said: “I’m so happy to be joining Strictly 2017, it is such a brilliant show and I’ve followed it for years. I’m both nervous and excited to learn from the professionals about a whole new way of dancing.”
Aston is friends with and went to Jack Hunt School with Olympic gymnast Louis Smith, who won Strictly Come Dancing in 2012.
Aston joins Simon Rimmer, Joe McFadden, Reverend Richard Coles, Gemma Atkinson, Ruth Langsford, Davood Ghadami and Mollie King who have also been confirmed for the new series.
More celebrity contestants will be announced in due course.
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(Reuters) - Canada’s main stock index opened higher on Wednesday, led by gains in the energy sector as oil prices climbed.
* At 9:32 a.m. ET (1332 GMT), the Toronto Stock Exchange’s S&P/TSX composite index was up 60.35 points, or 0.38 percent, at 15,982.96. (Reporting by Shreyashi Sanyal in Bengaluru; Editing by Shounak Dasgupta)
West Ham United man Andre Ayew has disclosed that his departure for the 2017 Afcon to represent Ghana is provoking mixed feelings as he lives his country and at the same time would love to play for his club side.
According to him, the Afcon has always been a dream tournament for him but his departure is obviously a source of worry for him as he leaves the London side.
'The Africa Cup of Nations is coming and it has been part of my dreams since I was a kid,' the 27-year-old said.
'We have been very close to winning it and hopefully one day we are going to bring this trophy home," he added.
'It would have been good to stay at the Club, but wearing my national colours is something I dreamt of when I was young and I am always proud and I will do everything I can for my nation.
'It's difficult to leave the Club, too, but we have great players and hopefully West Ham will do well after my absence," he concluded.
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Fire crews from the San Bernardino National Forest will be conducting burn operations in the vicinity of Angelus Oaks this week. Smoke may be visible in the Big Bear Valley and along Highway 38 from Big Bear to Mentone. Forest road 1N12 will be closed during certain phases of the project to ensure public and firefighter safety. Crews will attempt to burn approximately 35 acres during the week, weather permitting. After each active burn day, staff will continue to monitor at night. The Angelus Oaks Understory Burn Project will help reduce the risk of wildfire within the community of Angelus Oaks and maintain the desired future condition of the 2004 Angelus Oaks Community Protection Project.
It was just a few weeks ago when I wrote a column charging the Los Angeles Dodgers' dire need to scale the World Series hump this season. And now, I'm back on the prowl, headhunting franchises that are deemed to be under-achieving with their above average capital and personnel.
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SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (AP) — El Salvador's Supreme Court is putting the brakes on a constitutional change that would bar same-sex marriage.
The ruling blocks lawmakers from ratifying the measure, which also would constitutionally recognize matrimony as being between a man and a woman "born that way" and prohibit same-sex couples from adopting children.
The Legislative Assembly approved the measure in April 2015. For it to be ratified, it would need 56 of the 84 lawmakers in the current assembly to vote in favor.
The Supreme Court ruled Wednesday there were procedural missteps as it was fast-tracked through the assembly and voted on "urgently" with just days left in the session.
The court said that was improper for a constitutional change and there was no opportunity for the public to be informed and weigh in.
Two people are critically ill after being exposed to an ‘unknown substance’ in Wiltshire, in south west England. Counter terror police are now investigating the incident, which occurred in the same county where former Russian spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia were poisoned in March. The substance is being tested by the UK’s military testing facility.
A federal judge today ordered a Detroit-area doctor to remain in jail while she's prosecuted for performing illegal surgeries on young girls.
Dr. Jumana Nagarwala is being charged with performing female genital mutilation procedures on two seven-year-old girls from Minnesota. Female genital mutilation on minors is illegal in the U.S. unless there is a medical reason.
Prosecutors say a medical examiner found that the labia minora – the small folds of skin on either side of the vaginal opening – were altered or removed on one girl, and there was a small tear on the second girl's.
Nagarwala's attorney says her client performed a religious ritual on the girls, and that neither girl was cut.
The 44-year-old Northville resident has no criminal record, according to her attorney, but the prosecution says she has been doing these surgeries on young girls for at least a decade.
Prosecutors also say this is the first criminal case of its kind in the U.S.
BHUBANESWAR: Vigilance officers on Saturday nabbed an MGNRESG official for demanding and accepting bribe from a person for preparing his final bill towards construction of his house under Mo Kudia scheme in Pipili block in Puri district. Bhubaneswar division Vigilance sleuths nabbed S Priyatam for taking `2,000 from Sadasiba Ray of Malibarahi village in Pipili for preparing the final bill of `10,000. According to Vigilance officers, Ray who was allotted a house under Mo Kudia scheme completed the construction. He received `35,000 in installments from the block office and `10,000 was pending.
After repeated requests to clear the Bill, Priyatam demanded `2,000 bribe on January 29. Ray lodged a complaint with Bhubaneswar division Vigilance officers, who laid a trap and nabbed Priyatam red handed.
BARBERTON, Ohio (AP) — Authorities say a northeast Ohio woman accused of shooting her husband multiple times and dismembering his body has been charged with murder.
A Barberton Municipal Court judge today set bond for 49-year-old Marcia Eubank at $1 million. She is charged in the death of 54-year-Howard Eubank. Records don’t show an attorney for her.
A Summit County Sheriff’s Office release says deputies found deteriorating remains tentatively identified as those of Howard Eubank on Saturday at the couple’s home in Coventry Township in suburban Akron. Authorities say deputies had responded to a call from the couple’s adult son about possible remains.
The release says investigators believe Eubank was killed earlier this year in a “domestic-related incident.”
Authorities say Marcia Eubank was arrested later Saturday in a store parking lot.
× Former Seahawks punter Rick Tuten dead at 52
SEATTLE – Former Seattle Seahawks punter Rick “Bootin’” Tuten died unexplectedly in Costa Rica earlier this week, according to a report in the Ocala Star-Banner.
There were no details on his cause of death.
Tuten, 52, is near the top of the Seahawks record books in most punting categories. His death comes three weeks after that of former teammate Cortez Kennedy.
He’s second all time behind Jon Ryan in: total punts (554), punting yards (24,266) and longest punt (73 yards), and third all time in yards per punt at 43.8. He’d be second all time in that category as well, but former Seahawks running back has one punt for 54 yards.
Tuten was a fan favorite during one of the team’s darkest eras, spanning seven seasons from 1991-1997.
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - State-run Union Bank of India Ltd on Saturday posted a net loss of 12.5 billion rupees ($194.95 million) for the third quarter, weighed down by provisions made for borrowers undergoing bankruptcy proceedings.
The net loss for the period ending Dec. 31 compared with a profit of 1.04 billion rupees in the year-ago quarter.
Gross bad loans as a percentage of total loans stood at 13.03 percent at end-December, versus 12.35 percent at end-September and 11.70 percent a year earlier, the bank said in a statement.
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Police in a small town in Wisconsin are telling people not to eat the candy that was handed out at a St. Patrick's Day parade.New London Police took to Facebook Sunday, saying they've gotten a report that one person had redness on their face and numbness in their mouth after eating a Tootsie Roll that was handed out during the parade.The boys family said there was an orange tint to the Tootsie Roll.Police are hoping tests will determine whether the candy was tainted, but in the meantime they're asking people who got candy at the parade to throw it away. And they're asking anyone who notices something suspicious about the candy to report it to police.
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The Greenville Police Department is working to identify a suspect in the theft of a truck.
Officers said the 1999 Ford F-350 was stolen from outside the QT gas station on Woodruff Road. Police released surveillance video of the suspect driving a white mini van before approaching the truck.
Anyone with information about the case is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 864-23-CRIME.
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APD is looking for fathers who are first responders and community leaders to come out and show off their best bow tie and sock combination.
And you could win a prize.
This is the second annual Bow Tie and Socks Gala.
The event kicks off at the Nelson Tift building Friday night from 6 to 8.
Proceeds from the event will provide funds for Lieutenant O.C. Conley, who is in need of a kidney transplant, and other community events.
Tickets are on sale right now.
Contestants can register for $10.
You can submit your registration here, and you can bring your registration fee to Phyllis Banks at the Law Enforcement Center (201 West Oglethorpe Boulevard).
If you have any questions, contact Phyllis Banks at 229-733-0031.
Image copyright Family website Image caption Olaseni Lewis died after he his brain was starved of oxygen
Six police officers have been cleared of gross misconduct over the death of a mental health patient who collapsed after being restrained in hospital.
Olaseni Lewis, 23, died in 2010 soon after he was restrained by officers in Bethlem Royal Hospital, Beckenham.
An inquest jury previously found multiple failings by the officers had contributed to his death.
But, a misconduct hearing concluded the charges were "unproven" and any failings were "performance matters".
IT graduate Mr Lewis collapsed after being restrained for two prolonged periods of 10 and 20 minutes that left him unconscious.
He did not regain consciousness and died a few days later, his brain having been starved of oxygen.
In May, an inquest jury returned a narrative conclusion, stating the officer's "unnecessary and unreasonable" use of force had "on the balance of probability, contributed to the cause of death."
HOLIDAY SHORES, IL (KTVI)- A Madison County, IL bar and restaurant is back open after a truck crashed through its outer wall on Monday. Gilliganz Bar & Grill, located on St James Drive, north of Edwardsville Illinois, says that a husband and wife stopped in for lunch when the man accidentally hit the gas pedal instead of the brake on his Ford F-150, shooting the pick-up right through the wall.
No one inside the truck or inside the restaurant was injured. The hole is now boarded up and the restaurant is open.
Pictures on the Gilliganz Bar & Grill Facebook page show they have a sense of humor about the incident.
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CUMMING, Ga.-- Hundreds lined the streets of downtown Cumming Wednesday morning to take in Forsyth County's traditional July 4th kickoff, the annual steam engine parade.
Dozens of these lovingly-preserved relics rumbled down the town's streets, horns and whistles blaring. The machines are presented each year by the county's Steam Engine Association, continuing a tradition which began over 60 years ago.
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Although the steam engines were the stars of the show, antique cars, local business floats, county sports teams and, of course, politicians, also were part of the parade. It began at Forsyth Central High School, rolled through downtown Cumming and wrapped up at the Forsyth County Fairgrounds.
Independence Day festivities continued throughout the day at the fairgrounds with hot dog and pizza eating contests, as well and a dance contest. Fireworks were scheduled to cap off the day at 9:30 p.m.
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FMCG major Nestle has collaborated with Google and Paytm’s e-commerce platform Paytm Mall to roll out promotions for new variants of Maggi noodles.
Paytm Mall has created a special Maggi brand store to sell ‘Maggi Masalas’ from April 22 and Google will run an online contest for consumers to guess the new flavours by choosing the correct options and submitting their votes.
“The objective of this engagement is to build anticipation and excitement around the new variants, where consumers have to guess the four flavours from the eight options provided,” Nestle said in a statement.
The new variants are inspired by regional cuisines and will cater to distinctive local tastes with signature herbs and spices.
Illinois protests challenge racism after Virginia violence
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CHICAGO -- Hundreds of people marched in Chicago as part of efforts to take a stand against racism in response to a white supremacist rally that spiraled into deadly violence in Virginia.
Sunday's march in Chicago started at Millennium Park and continued to near Trump Tower. No arrests were reported.
The Chicago Tribune reports Kate Mauldin of Chicago was among those at the protest. She held a sign that read "My grandpa fought Nazis so I wouldn't have to," She said both of her grandfathers fought in World War II and says: "I can't imagine what they would think today."
In Springfield, The State Journal-Register reports hundreds of people chanted "racism is wrong," ''white supremacy is unacceptable" and "we won't tolerate it here" during a Sunday vigil.
An environmental group is asking regulators to take a closer look at the draft water quality permit for the proposed PolyMet copper-nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota.
WaterLegacy petitioned the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency on Friday to reject the draft permit, and if the agency doesn’t, to convene a “contested case hearing.” That’s a trial-like proceeding before an administrative law judge to resolve disputed issues of fact. The group says the permit lacks adequate safeguards to protect water downstream, in violation of federal and state law.
WaterLegacy and other groups petitioned the Department of Natural Resources last month for such a hearing on the project’s draft permit to mine.
PolyMet says it can operate the proposed mine near Hoyt Lakes and Babbitt without harming the environment while creating hundreds of jobs.
Trump's Rollback Of Energy Regs Hits Legal Speed Bumps
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 5:53 PM EDT) -- A California magistrate judge's recent invalidation of the U.S. Bureau of Land Management's stay of a rule limiting venting and flaring from gas wells marks the latest legal setback for the Trump administration in its quest to freeze Obama-era energy and environmental rules while pursuing rollbacks.
Federal courts have rejected three attempts to put off implementation or compliance with finalized energy and environmental rules since July, while the administration has backed off on two other stays after being sued.
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“Wouldn’t they have looked at (evidence) before they burned the program to the ground?” attorney Steve Pence said of the athletics board’s vote Monday to terminate Pitino less than a week after a federal investigation alleged his program was involved in paying recruits. “It’s been, ‘shoot first and we’ll ask questions later.’”
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Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the upcoming Ekiti Governorship election, Kayode Fayemi, has resigned as Minister. Fayemi was the Minister of Solid Minerals and Steel Development.
He made the announcement on Wednesday at a valedictory briefing in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory in order to pursue his governorship ambition in Ekiti State.
The former minister emerged as the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for Ekiti State in the party’s rescheduled primary election which held on May 12.
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Rudy Giuliani, an attorney for President Donald Trump, center, accompanied by Jennifer Le Blanc, left, arrives for White House Sports and Fitness Day on the South Lawn of the White House, Tuesday, May 29, 2018, in Washington. Andrew Harnik AP Photo
The Hamilton-Fulton-Montgomery Board of Cooperative Educational Services will hold a summer boot camp for adults who are nearly ready to take the high school equivalency exam. The Test Assessing Secondary Completion is a way for adults to earn their high school equivalency diploma in New York state.
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US pecan growers seek to break out of the pie shell
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - The humble pecan is being rebranded as more than just pie.
Pecan growers and suppliers are hoping to sell U.S. consumers on the virtues of North America's only native nut as a hedge against a potential trade war with China, the pecan's largest export market.
The pecan industry is also trying to crack the fast-growing snack-food industry.
The Fort Worth, Texas-based American Pecan Council has been formed in the wake of a new federal marketing order that allows the industry to band together and assess fees for research and promotion.
Critics call such orders government-backed cartels. But council members hope to elevate the pecan to the ranks of the almond and pistachio.
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Bush hoping to get to Maine despite illness
HOUSTON (AP) - Bush family spokesman Jim McGrath says 93-year-old former President George H.W. Bush is eager to get well so he can get to his summer home in Kennebunkport, Maine.
The 41st president is being treated at Houston Methodist Hospital for an infection that's spread to his blood. He was admitted Sunday, a day after his wife Barbara's funeral.
McGrath describes Bush as "the most goal-oriented person on this planet." Their son, former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, indicated during his eulogy Saturday that his father had been hospitalized recently at the same time Barbara Bush was being treated.
Jeb Bush said, "I think Dad got sick on purpose so that he could be with her." Those hospitalizations were not publicly disclosed at the time.
First lady Melania Trump, who attended the funeral, sent her best wishes to the former president. Trump tweeted Monday evening: "Sending healing thoughts of strength, along with prayers, for President George HW Bush tonight."
Thousands of empty shoes representing children killed by gun violence were being placed outside the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday morning.The display is part of a massive memorial by a community organization called Avaaz Staff and volunteers say there are 7,000 shoes symbolizing the number of children killed since the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre in 2012.Some of the shoes being placed on the lawn are from some of the victims, according to Avaaz.Organizers say the shoes should be filled with kids, jumping and skipping and hope the memorial will serve as a poignant reminder to Congress on the need to act on gun control.
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Toni and Camoranesi become Coaches
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World Cup winners Luca Toni, Mauro Camoranesi and Marco Amelia will all begin the course for their coaching badges on Monday.
Next week’s class will include the trio, who lifted the World Cup with Italy in 2006.
They are working towards their UEFA A/UEFA B certificate at the Coverciano training ground and must have at least 210 hours of lectures before handing in their dissertations at the end of November.
Others taking part in the same course are ex-Inter and Roma defender Cristian Chivu, former Sampdoria midfielder Angelo Palombo, one-time Giallorossi winger Amantino Mancini, Livorno defender Fabio Galante and new Roma team manager Morgan De Sanctis.
Francesco Totti had been due to take part, but put his plans on hold, as he could not commit to the time in class.
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Liverpool Crown Court has been evacuated.
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Wiz Khalifa released the video for his new single “Something New (ft. Ty Dolla $ign)” today. The all-star video includes cameos from Demi Lovato, Jamie Foxx, Jason Derulo, O.T. Genasis, Juicy J, Lil Dicky, G-Eazy, Chuck Liddell, and Todd Gurley.
“Something New (ft. Ty Dolla $ign)” is the first single released from Wiz’s highly anticipated upcoming studio album due this fall. Check out the dope visual above!
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A 2.7km country road which links Ħal Far and Żejtun is being rebuilt by the Transport Ministry in a project costing some €1 million.
The project is being co-financed by the European Union and is being carried out in phases by two contractors at the same time so that it can be completed in the shortest time possible.
The ministry said that works are currently in hand on some 30 countryside roads including Triq ir-Remel between Żebbuġ and Siġġiewi, Triq iż-Żinżel between Marsascala and Żejtun, several rural roads between Delimara and Żejtun, Triq l-Għarix and Triq ta’ San Niklaw in the Qrendi area, Triq il-Ġebel in the Ħal Far area and Trejqet Kostinjus between Naxxar and Burmarrad.
Triq tal-Ħemsija in the Ta’ Qali area, as well as Triq is-Sajf ta’ San Martin in Baħrija and Triq il-Lunzjata in the Għar Barka area in Rabat are also being rebuilt. The rebuilding of other rural roads will commence in the coming months.
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what a trash cast, hope it's an abysmal flop Reply
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Sylvester Stallone can beat himself to death. Reply
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i loved creed but no to that rapist stallone. Reply
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creed was fucking great and rocky looks like a botoxed water balloon at this pt so just kill him off and start this series on the right note Reply
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BRIEF-China Science Publishing & Media says dividend payment date on June 22
* Says it will pay a cash dividend of 0.033 yuan per share(before tax) for 2016 to shareholders of record on June 21
Actor Lin- Manuel Miranda, center, performs with the cast of "Hamilton" at the Tony Awards at the Beacon Theatre on Sunday, June 12, 2016, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
Hundreds of public school teachers in New York City have landed tickets to the hottest show on Broadway.
Some 400 teachers from schools in all five boroughs will attend Wednesday night's performance of the sold-out, Tony Award-winning musical "Hamilton."
The teachers were selected by the city's Department of Education and via a lottery held by Teach For America-New York, a nonprofit educational organization. Barclays is also involved in the performance for educators through a partnership with the organization and the Education Department.
The Broadway show's organizers hope the musical's message of diversity and inclusiveness will resonate with educators and their students.
The teachers going to the show are educators who teach a variety of subjects in schools across the city.
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Justices Weigh How Courts Should Read Its Messy Rulings
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 5:08 PM EST) -- A case pending before the U.S. Supreme Court is forcing the justices to grapple with how lower courts should view rulings when the justices split 4-1-4 and there is no majority opinion to serve as precedent, a frequent occurrence that often results in a tangle of conflicting decisions.
In Hughes v. U.S., the justices will decide how the federal circuit courts should interpret such fractured rulings amid complaints that the longstanding rule on the subject is illogical and unclear. The so-called Marks rule gives precedential weight...
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The Congress party's candidate from the Prantij Assembly Constituency for the Gujarat Assembly elections 2017 is Mahendrasinh Baraiya.
Prantij is one of the 182 assembly constituencies of Gujarat. It is located in Sabarkantha district.
The constituency will have 275 polling stations. In 2012 assembly polls, the number of electors for this seat was 2,24,272.
Mahendrasinh Baraiya of Indian National Congress won the seat in 2012 assembly elections with 76097 votes.
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One of the two homeless men killed Saturday in a fire in a boarded up house in New Brunswick has been identified as 30-year-old Alexander Merino-Martinez, police said Wednesday.
The second man killed in the fire on Seaman Street just before 10 p.m. has not been identified, police said.
Officials said that the house, which had been boarded up with plywood prior to the fire, was fully involved when they arrived to the scene. Both men were found unresponsive on the second floor and pronounced dead at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital.
The second man is believed to be around 35-years-old, police said. The investigation is ongoing.
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Jay Cutler, Miami Dolphins quarterback, woke up this morning in his hotel room and forgot he was in Miami but then when he realize was the new quarterback for the Miami Dolphins he felt safer knowing Ndamukong Suh was on his team.
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Francisco Lindor has a flare for the dramatic, and the Cleveland Indians have exhausted the thesaurus of superlatives on their penchant for winning big games.
That was the case in Friday's American League Division Series Game 2 win against the New York Yankees as Lindor clubbed a grand slam that brought the club back from the brink and a host of teammates chipped in on a 9-8 win in 13 innings.
Paul Hoynes and Bud Shaw of cleveland.com joined the Cleveland Baseball Talk Postgame Podcast to talk about everything from Yan Gomes' clutch defense and walkoff hit to Edwin Encarnacion's freak injury to Corey Kluber's shaky start.
Listen below and leave your comments ahead of Sunday's Game 3 in the Bronx.
Jack and Jeanette Stone are used to having their offspring at the top of their respective classes. But this year ...
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Three people were taken to area hospitals following a multi-vehicle crash with injuries that happened shortly after 5 p.m. on northbound Interstate 294 near Cermak Road and the town of Oak Brook, according to Illinois State Police.
Three lanes were closed after the accident, police said, though, by 6:10 p.m., all lanes were open to traffic.
Those injured were taken to Elmhurst Hospital, Hinsdale Hospital, and Loyola University Medical Center after a 2004 Freightliner straight truck failed to slow for stopped traffic, according to Illinois State Police. The truck then hit the back of a Chevrolet SUV, which in turn struck the rear of a 2007 Freightliner tractor semi-trailer, according to preliminary information from state police. Authorities said early information indicated the first truck may have been driving too fast for conditions.
None of the injured were identified by police, who are continuing their investigation.
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This undated photo shows physicist Albert Einstein, author of the theory of relativity. LIGO, the highly specialized space observatories at Hanford in Washington and in Louisiana, detected gravitational waves 100 years after Einstein predicted their existence in 1916.
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Queens and guard Jalin Alexander (2) are headed to the NCAA Division II Elite Eight in South Dakota. Jeff Siner jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
On Tuesday, February 21st, Michael Milligan will bring his one-man show entitled, Mercy Killers, to the Culp Auditorium as part of the Mary B. Martin School of the Arts Spring Program. Anita DeAngelis joins us this morning to tell us more about this unique performance. For more, visit their website.
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TBILISI, Georgia — Wales beat Georgia 1-0 away without injured star Gareth Bale on Friday to keep alive its chances of qualifying automatically for next year's World Cup in Russia.
Tom Lawrence scored the winning goal for the 2016 European Championship semifinalists in the 49th minute, when he spun his marker and sent in a low shot from 20 metres that proved too powerful for the goalkeeper to keep out.
Wales moved a point behind Serbia, which plays Austria later Friday and can guarantee first place in Group D with a win in Vienna.
Third-placed Ireland must beat Moldova at home to stay within a point of Wales, ahead of a meeting between the two Celtic rivals in Cardiff on Monday in the final round of qualifiers.
The owner of a pickup that ended up in the water near Woodland could be facing fines from the Department of Ecology. At about 4:35 pm, a call was relayed from a pilot that was flying near Woodland, saying that he could see a pickup truck that was partially submerged near Austin Point. It was reported that the truck was in the Columbia River, submerged to the tops of its tires. It took some time for Deputies to locate the truck, which was found in the 35 hundred block of Dike Road. The owner was out of the water, and they made arrangements to get the pickup towed out. It’s not known how the pickup ended up in the river at this time, but Ecology officials say that “enforcement action is pending.”
Caught on video: Tom Cruise injured while filming ‘Mission: Impossible 6’
Known for doing his own stunts in films, Tom Cruise fell while doing a rooftop jump in London Sunday for the upcoming “Mission: Impossible 6.” Video shows the actor hobbling after the mishap.
LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz. (AP) — An attorney representing a Nevada man charged with murder in the shooting death of a Lake Havasu City woman says his client killed himself.
Today’s News-Herald reports 38-year-old William T. Nunno died on Sunday. He was expected to appear for a case management conference Monday.
Nunno was arrested last month at his Las Vegas home following an investigation by Lake Havasu City police into the 2004 death of Cindy Trumbull.
Nunno was awaiting trial on charges that included first-degree murder and aggravated assault.
Nunno had maintained his innocence. He was released from jail earlier this month on a surety bond.
Lake Havasu City police say they were waiting for official report from Nevada on the death Monday.
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ISLAMABAD - The Government of Pakistan has appointed Air Marshal Farooq Habib as vice chief of the air staff.
According to the PAF spokesperson, Air Marshal Habib was commissioned in the GD(P) Branch of the PAF in June, 1982.
During his illustrious career, he has commanded a fighter squadron, an operational air base and served as commandant, Air War College, Faisal.
He has also commanded the PAF’s Super Mushshak contingent in Saudi Arabia.
His staff appointments include deputy director (operations branch) and assistant chief of air staff (safety), deputy chief of the air staff (training) and deputy chief of the air staff (personnel) at the Air Headquarters.
He is a qualified flying instructor and a graduate of Combat Commanders’ School, Air War College and the National Defence University (NDU).
Habib holds a masters degree in defence and strategic studies. He is a recipient of Sitara-i-Imtiaz (military) and Hilal-i-Imtiaz (military).
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Hill (finger) said he expects to start Monday against the Diamondbacks, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Hill said his four-inning, 58 pitch simulated outing Tuesday went off without a hitch, clearing the way for him to return from the disabled list to make his next start for the Dodgers. Prior to landing on the shelf with a cracked fingernail, Hill compiled a 6.00 ERA through three starts (15 innings).
In Geordie Shore series 17, Holly Hagan jetted out to Australia to join her former co-stars and the newbies.
And now, another OG is coming back four years after he left to pursue his off-screen romance and business opportunities.
James Tindale was one of the first eight cast members alongside Holly, Charlotte Crosby, Greg Lake, Gaz Beadle, Jay Gardner, Vicky Pattison and current star Sophie Kasaei.
Filming has started for series 18, with the cast being joined by newbie Faith Mullen – and James.
He was spotted out with the gang and having a laugh in a kebab shop with Abbie Holborn and Chloe Ferry.
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Law360 (February 2, 2018, 9:00 PM EST) -- A Virginia federal judge on Friday sentenced a former Venable LLP and Arent Fox LLP patent attorney to seven years in prison after he pled guilty to laundering more than $2.1 million as part of a catfishing scheme uncovered by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
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Alexis Sanchez netted the second goal in a 2-0 victory over Huddersfield in the English Premier League on Saturday. (Source: Reuters) Alexis Sanchez netted the second goal in a 2-0 victory over Huddersfield in the English Premier League on Saturday. (Source: Reuters)
Jose Mourinho has criticized the atmosphere at “quiet” Old Trafford on Alexis Sanchez’s home debut.
The Chile forward, who joined last month from Arsenal, netted the second goal in a 2-0 victory over Huddersfield in the English Premier League on Saturday.
Mourinho says “the atmosphere is a bit quiet and there is not very” much enthusiasm.
He wants United fans to emulate the atmosphere at former Premier League club Portsmouth, which is now in the third tier.
Mourinho says Fratton Park is “such a small stadium, the atmosphere was absolutely incredible.” Mourinho managed at Portsmouth during a previous Chelsea reign.
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The equipment truck for the Boston Red Sox will stop in Rhode Island on its way to Florida for spring training.
The truck plans to stop on Monday at McCoy Stadium, in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. The stadium is home to the Pawtucket Red Sox, the Boston Red Sox Triple-A affiliate.
PawSox fans will welcome the truck for “Truck Day” around 1 p.m., then send it on its way to Fort Myers, Florida.
The team’s mascots and club officials are taking part in the festivities.
The Rhode Island Food Bank will be collecting non-perishable donations. Fans who bring a donation will receive a general admission ticket to opening night at McCoy on April 6.
The truck carries an assortment of baseball equipment and supplies, including more than 20,000 baseballs.
April 20 Janus Capital Group Inc
* Janus Capital Group Inc. Announces first quarter 2017 results
* Q1 earnings per share $0.17
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.20 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Q1 adjusted earnings per share $0.23
* Janus Capital Group Inc says average assets under management during Q1 2017 were $201.4 billion compared with $191.9 billion during Q4 2016
* Janus Capital Group Inc - at March 31, 2017, JCG's assets under management totaled $201.9 billion compared with $194.5 billion at December 31, 2016 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Sonia Fowler (played by Natalie Cassidy) decided to confront Louise Mitchell (Tilly Keeper) over her bullying towards Bex (Jasmine Armfield), but the situation ended with Sharon (Letitia Dean) getting soaked.
Bex's mother made an explosive returned to the soap last week but has only just discovered that Louise was part of the group bullying Bex.
As the Easter fayre was in full swing, Sonia decided the time was right to launch her attack, but Sharon was having none of it.
Sharon raged: "You get away from her and go back to Kettering! Or wherever it was you went when you abandoned your precious daughter."
One of America's highest-paid TV stars, Modern Family's Vergara is also the co-founder of the multimillion-dollar licensing, production and marketing company Latin World Entertainment and digital media company Raze. Vergara and co-founder Luis Balaguer launched the first company in 1994 when they saw that few Latino talents had their own agents. Now the company represents some of the biggest stars in Spanish-language television, such as Alejandra Espinoza and Rafael de La Fuenta. Raze, which Vergara founded with Balaguer as well as former president of Fox TV Studios Emiliano Calemzuk, launched in January and is dedicated to producing "Latin-centered" content across multiple platforms. Its first show, "Her Name Was Dolores — The Jenni I Knew," premiered on Univision in January and was produced in partnership with Dhana Media and BTF Media.
Officials say a manatee calf injured by a boat's propeller has been removed from waters so it can be treated in Miami.
News outlets report Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officers corralled the 7-foot manatee in the shallows of Florida Bay on Thursday.
Mary Stella, director of media and marketing for the Dolphin Research Center in Grassy Key says the propeller cuts were visible on the manatee's body and tail paddle.
The mammal was spotted last Monday, but the FWC wanted to determine the seriousness of the injuries and see if the manatee was old enough to be away from its mother.
Stella says they were approved when photos showed deep wounds and swelling, indicating internal injuries.
The calf was taken to the Miami Seaquarium for treatment and rehabilitation.
Hearing set in case of Minnesota officer who shot Castile
ST. PAUL - A Minnesota judge will hear oral arguments on whether to dismiss the case against the officer who shot and killed Philando Castile during a July traffic stop.
St. Anthony police Officer Jeronimo Yanez is charged with manslaughter and other counts. His attorneys will argue at Wednesday's hearing that the case should be dismissed. They've said in court papers that Castile was reaching for his gun and the shooting was justified.
Prosecutors disagree. They've filed documents saying issues raised by the defense should be decided by a jury.
Castile, who was black, was killed July 6. The shooting's gruesome aftermath was streamed live on Facebook by his girlfriend. Prosecutors have said the 32-year-old was shot after telling Yanez he was armed. Authorities later discovered Castile was licensed to carry a weapon.
While most Leaving Certificate students spent the June Bank Holiday studying, James Roe Jr competed in the third round of the British Formula Ford 1600 Championship at Knockhill Racing Circuit in Fife in Scotland.
The 18 year old exam student at Newbridge College in Kildare is one of Ireland’s most exciting young motorsports talents, having first competed in the 2014 Ginetta Junior Ireland Championship, aged 15, where he was a race winner and lap record holder.
One of just three Irish race drivers selected for the Team Ireland 2017 elite programme, James Roe Jr is competing in both the 2017 British Formula Ford 1600 Championship and the Northern Ireland FF1600 series too.
Credited for his flashes of blinding pace, and mooted as ‘one to watch in 2017’ by motorsports aficionados, James Roe Jr has bigger worries than next month’s motor-racing or his exam papers in the coming weeks. So far in 2017, Roe has scored 9 podiums from 15 races- and impressive achievement in such a competitive class.
HANNIBAL, Mo. (WGEM) -- Monroe City's Michaela Gottman is taking aim at competing at the college level.
Gottman pledged to continue shooting with the Hannibal-LaGrange shooting sports team Monday afternoon.
Gottman first gained the attention of the Trojan coaches by trying out for the team as a junior in high school.
"It was pretty nerve-racking. I was pretty nervous for it. But in shooting you have to stay calm and just focus on what you're doing and that's what I did," Gottman said.
"It was awesome. I was just really excited about it."
According to HLGU head coach Nathan Hammock, "For a junior in high school she shot extremely well and I was ready to sign her. Then she told me she was a junior and I knew I had to wait at least another year. So I've been in contact with her since last summer."
Gottman will compete in three events including sporting clays, trap and skeet shooting in Hannibal.
Yo quiero taco bell.
Literally translated, the fast-food chain's old catch phrase means, "I want Taco Bell," something Wes Bryan (probably) whispered to his caddie around the 16th tee on Sunday. You see, Bryan has a tradition after winning a golf tournament. He celebrates with the delicious goodness of TB and he's gotten the chance to perfect this tradition after three wins on the Web.com tour in 2016.
And on Sunday, after his first PGA Tour victory at the RBC Heritage, things were no different. After wrapping up his media obligations, Bryan -- tartan jacket and all -- celebrated the only way he knows how: A Cheesy Gordita Crunch. Or maybe it was a Crunch Wrap. Or maybe he just gets tacos. Anyone else hungry all of a sudden?
This comes almost exactly one year after another post-victory tweet from inside of a Taco Bell. I smell an endorsement opportunity.
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Connor Krukosky is an 18-year-old college student with a hobby of collecting vintage computers. One day, he decided to buy his own mainframe... An IBM z890. This is his story.
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Mining companies in Rwanda are asking for tax waivers and reforms in the existing mining regimes to allow scale and increase of revenue. Francis Gatare, CEO of the Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board joins CNBC Africa for more.
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There have been nine influenza-related deaths in Waterloo Region this season.
All of them were adults over the age of 65.
Public Health officials say there have been 21 new cases in just the last week of January, bringing the total number of reported cases this season to 185.
Flu vaccines are recommended for anyone over 6-months-old and are available at physician’s offices, walk-in clinics and pharmacies.
“It’s never too late to get the flu shot,” says pharmacist Erin McClure. “The flu season goes until March. There is some effectiveness at decreasing the severity and preventing it.”
Small children, the elderly, and those with underlying health conditions are most at risk for developing severe flu complications.
Public Health say it’s not unusual to see flu-related deaths in the elderly.
Izzy Englander's $35 billion hedge fund firm made a big bet on Target.
The New York-based firm invested $175 million in the retailer in the fourth quarter of last year. It was the biggest new bet the fund made in the fourth quarter.
That info is based on a Bloomberg analysis of a regulatory filing that the $35 billion investment firm submitted on February 14.
The quarterly filing, called a 13F, lists the long stock positions of investment firms. The positions are current as of 45 days prior, so it is possible that Millennium has since changed its positions.
Millennium manages about $34.8 billion with more than 2,100 employees working across the US, Europe, and Asia, according to the firm’s website.
The firm has also just made a big hire for equity chief, bringing on Peter Santoro, Morgan Stanley's global head of stock trading, Business Insider earlier reported.
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" A Syrian state-owned newspaper says talks with the opposition in Kazakhstan will not be "fruitful" unless they are focused on fighting terrorism. The two-day conference in Astana that begins Wednesday is aimed at strengthening a Dec. 30 cease-fire.
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The weekly fishing report as compiled for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for June 14 and also available on the internet at http://www.txfishing.com : BASTROP: Water stained; 75-79 degrees. Black bass are good on green pumpkin soft plastics.
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A man was given the maximum sentence in the Department of Corrections after he was convicted by a jury for first-degree child molestation.
The Honorable Benjamin Lewis sentenced Kendrick Lamar Tipler on Monday, Dec. 11 following the recommendation offered by the state.
Tipler was found guilty of sexually abusing a nine-year-old girl.
The case was tried by Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Julia Koester at the Jackson Courthouse in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri.
Koester presented the testimony of the victim, now 13, who described the abuse.
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(Reuters) - Independent U.S. refiner Andeavor said on Friday it had acquired a liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility in Kenai, Alaska, from ConocoPhillips.
“This acquisition further strengthens our integrated value chain by optimizing our operations in Kenai and providing low-cost fuel for our refinery,” the company said.
The company did not disclose financial details of the transaction.
ConocoPhillips said that the sale of the facility had closed and the operation had been transferred to Andeavor on Jan. 31.
Sale of the plant completed the company’s exit from the Cook Inlet region and will allow ConocoPhillips Alaska to direct its full attention to operations in North Slope region where it is investing in new projects, the company said.
The facility, which entered service in 1969, last exported LNG in 2015, according to federal data. It has the capacity to liquefy 0.2 bcf per day of gas.
Andeavor also operates a 62,700 barrel-per-day refinery in Kenai.
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The first of Shinnecock's two par-5's, the fifth will provide birdie opportunities in 2018.
Shinnecock Hills Hole By Hole Guide: Hole 5
Hole 5: Par-5: 589 yards
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
The fifth is the first of two par-5s at Shinnecock Hills and it provides birdie and possibly eagle opportunities for the field. Reachable in two, the fairway splits in two with the left hand side being a larger carry, but offers a better angle into the green.
The four massive bunkers dissecting the airway will gather up any mis-hits or mis-directed shots.
However, if the drive has found the fairway, then an eagle opportunity is on the cards with the green reachable in two most in the field. But beware, because the green is large to the eye, but the contrasting slopes makes the target a lot smaller. The one green-side bunker short of the green is sure to see a lot of action.
The National Court in Waigani yesterday allowed an adjournment request by lawyers representing Hela administrator William Bando to serve a contempt proceeding against former Governor Francis Potape.
The contempt proceeding was listed for directions before Justice Leka Nablu in Waigani,
Lawyer representing Bando, Anthony Waira from Cappollo Lawyers, sought an adjournment in court to effect personal service of the contempt proceeding to Potape.
The contempt proceeding arose from a judicial review filed by Bando regarding his suspension on April 15.
Bando’s contempt proceeding will return to court on Oct 24 for hearing.
The contempt proceeding sought orders of the court to have Potape charged with contempt and be punished for disobeying an order of the court dated May 26.
It was alleged that Potape breached the order of May 26 by interfering with the Hela executive council and went ahead to appoint a new Hela provincial election steering committee.
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WASHINGTON (Sputnik) — The Trident II D5 is the latest generation of the US Navy's submarine-launched ballistic missiles and has a range of 7,359 km (4,573 miles).
It is a three-stage, solid-fueled submarine-launched intercontinental-range ballistic missile with a range of nearly 8,000 miles.
"Lockheed Martin Space Systems Co., Sunnyvale, California, is being awarded $540,834,051 to a previously awarded contract for Trident II (D5) missile production and deployed system support," the release said on Tuesday.
Work will be performed in as many as 15 US states and is expected to be completed by September 30, 2021, according to the release.
The missile is currently deployed by the United Kingdom on its Vanguard class submarines. It is also deployed on the US Navy's Ohio and newer Columbia class nuclear missile submarines.
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Serbian police have prevented dozens of far-right supporters from disrupting an event designed to boost dialogue with the former province of Kosovo whose declaration of independence Belgrade does not recognize.
Police cordons blocked several streets in central Belgrade on Wednesday as members of the Serbian Radical Party rallied against the opening of the "Mirdita-Dobar Dan" festival. Party leader Vojislav Seselj, who was convicted of war crimes by a U.N. court, says the festival is a "shame" for Serbia.
The event is organized by liberal youth groups from Serbia and Kosovo to promote cultural exchange between the former war foes. It features films, exhibitions and debates.
Serbia and Kosovo must normalize relations to advance toward membership in the European Union. Kosovo declared independence in 2008 following the 1998-99 conflict.
U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks on the protests in Charlottesville, Virginia, from his golf estate in Bedminster, New Jersey, U.S. August 12, 2017.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump chided Merck & Co Inc's Kenneth Frazier after the drugmaker's chief executive resigned from a presidential advisory board earlier on Monday and cited a need for U.S. leaders to denounce bigotry following a violent weekend in Charlottesville, Virginia.
"Now that Ken Frazier of Merck Pharma has resigned from President's Manufacturing Council, he will have more time to LOWER RIPOFF DRUG PRICES!," Trump wrote in a post on Twitter.
CINCINNATI — Authorities say a man facing trial in a Cincinnati nightclub mass shooting that left two people dead and 15 injured received help from a jail inmate to bribe and intimidate witnesses.
Hamilton County Assistant Prosecutor David Prem said Tuesday the bribery allegations against Cornell Beckley, the only suspect charged in the March 2017 Cameo nightclub shooting, and inmate Justin Watson could affect the integrity of the justice system.
Prosecutors say the 28-year-old Beckley, 26-year-old Watson and other unnamed individuals sought to identify witnesses to bribe or threaten them into silence before Beckley's trial scheduled for May 7. Beckley has plead not guilty to murder and numerous other charges.
Both men pleaded not guilty Tuesday to bribery and obstruction of justice charges. Their attorneys didn't immediately return messages seeking comment.
A serious crash has sparked severe delays in Torquay.
A motorbike and a car have collided in the Upton Hill area just off the mini roundabout, at St Marychurch Road.
A traffic alert has called on motorists to completely avoid the area.
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May 3 Pason Systems Inc:
* Pason reports first quarter 2017 results
* Q1 earnings per share C$0.08
* Q1 revenue C$59 million versus I/B/E/S view C$62.8 million
* Q1 earnings per share view C$0.03 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Pason systems inc says for 2017, intend to spend up to $25 million in capital expenditures
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The Seattle Fire Department responded to a mudslide at Southwest Holden Street and Highland Park Way Southwest.
The Seattle Fire Department responded to a mudslide Wednesday morning at Southwest Holden Street and Highland Park Way Southwest.
The Fire Department said in a tweet that no people or cars were involved in the slide.
Highland Park Way is closed at the slide, according to the Seattle Department of Transportation.
Highland Park Way SW is closed between SW Holden St and W Marginal Way SW. Use alternate routes. — seattledot (@seattledot) February 15, 2017
The National Weather Service issued a special weather statement, warning of heavy rainfall through Thursday that will lead to an increased threat of landslides in Western Washington.
Rainfall of 4-5 inches last week has increased soil moisture across the region, the weather service said. Another 1-2 inches of rain is expected through Thursday in the lowlands.
This story will be updated.
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Bahrain-based investment firm Asma Capital has agreed to buy a stake in the water business of private UAE utility company Utico in a deal worth $147 million, the companies announced.
Asma is buying “a significant minority stake”, they said without revealing the exact size. The deal, which includes equity and project finance, will be completed in the first quarter of 2017.
The purchase is being conducted through the IDB Infrastructure Fund II, which is managed by Asma Capital. Asma is owned by sovereign institutions including Islamic Development Bank, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund and Public Pension Agency, and the ministries of finance of Bahrain and Brunei.
Asma aims to invest further with Utico in its other projects and businesses, Asma said without elaborating.
Utico, which has investments in the UAE, said it hoped to become involved in projects overseas. In August, it announced it would invest about $185 million to more than double its water desalination capacity in two years.
Results of March 2018 HSSC Examination conducted by the Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education will be declared on Saturday, April 28, 2018 at 10.00 a.m.
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The distribution of passing certificates cum statement of Grades/Marks of HSSC Examination will be done on April 30, 2018 from 9.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.
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The Indiana State Fire Marshal is reminding Hoosiers of how to keep from getting hurt during your summer celebrations.
The Fire Marshal says more firework injuries happen during the Fourth of July holiday period than any other time of year.
In fact last year, more than 70% of all the fireworks injuries in Indiana happened between July 1st and 7th.
There were 230 such injuries in 2016 alone.
As a reminder: kids should never be allowed to handle or be near fireworks without an adult.
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Tom Derrah of BIC Alliance, right, talks to Joe Bone of Galaxy Brushes about “The Journey: A practical guide to becoming an exceptional supervisor” at the Pipeline Pigging & Integrity Management Conference in Houston. Published by BIC Media Solutions, the book was co-authored by Barry Hardy of TDS and Ted Moon of LaunchPad.
MORE’s healthy eating expert Monica Metz has had some crazy good recipes before, but her latest one is totally nuts.
Her smoked almond cheddar is adapted from a recipe from Julie Piatt’s “This Cheese Is Nuts” and can offer up cheesy goodness even though it is dairy-free.
While the recipe is very simple Monica does suggest to soak the almonds ahead of time to make sure the cheese has the proper consistency and to improve digestibility.
For the full recipe or more healthy tips, visit MonicaMetz.com.
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Hear a preview from the first new Ronnie Baker Brooks in ten years, new Big Bill Morganfield, some blues acts performing in town this week and a bunch of Buddy Guy tonight on Blues Breakers at 9pm. Buddy plays 16 shows at his downtown Chicago club beginning this Thursday, so we celebrate that tonight. (Tickets are still available for some of those shows at BuddyGuy.com.) Also, Buddy visited us on Blues Breakers this past month and we had a long and personal conversation that you can listen to here: http://ow.ly/rrq6307C2Fo. Finally, it’s Buduary in Chicago!
April 7 Brookfield Prime Property Fund
* Brookfield prime property fund - proposal from Brookfield to acquire units in fund
* Brookfield prime property fund - offer price under proposal is $8.89 per unit
* Brookfield prime property fund - brookfield capital management entered into an implementation deed with brookfield
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Local Japanese media gathered for a media event at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Feb. 15, 2017. The media event was put together as an opportunity for local Japanese reporters to get a first-hand look at how the simulators train pilots and enhance readiness. The simulators increase safety, proficiency and allow pilots to dynamically train without placing additional mechanical stress on the aircraft leading to safer flights. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Abrego)
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A 24-year-old University of Wisconsin graduate student scheduled to receive her master’s degree next month has been identified as the pedestrian killed when a car left the road and drove onto a Madison sidewalk Saturday night.
The Dane County Coroner’s office said Monday that Wenxin “Wendy” Huai died from her injuries in the crash.
UW-Madison Dean of Students Lori Berquam says that Huai is from Beijing and had been on the Madison campus since 2015 studying economics. She also worked as a research assistant in the Traffic and Operations Safety Laboratory.
Berquam says Huai was slated to receive her master’s degree in economics next month.
Madison police spokesman Joel DeSpain says the driver is a 32-year-old Madison man who remains hospitalized following the crash.
Kroger (NYSE:KR) subsidiary Fred Meyer says it will phase out all sales of guns and ammunition, after earlier joining Walmart and Dick’s Sporting Goods in tightening gun restrictions.
KR says it made the decision to quit firearms sales, which generate ~$7M/year, a week ago "after evaluating changing customer preferences" as well as "softening consumer demand" for firearms in recent years.
KR operates ~130 Fred Meyer stores in four northwestern states; publicly traded gun manufacturers include Smith & Wesson parent American Outdoor Brands (NASDAQ:AOBC) and Sturm Ruger (NYSE:RGR).
LIMA, March 30 Workers at Peru's biggest copper mine, Freeport-McMoRan Inc's Cerro Verde, will resume work on Friday after voting to end a nearly three-week strike, the union said on Thursday.
The union reached an agreement for better benefits with the company late on Wednesday, union leader Jesus Revilla said. (Reporting by Marco Aquino; Editing by Lisa Von Ahn)
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has advised his Caribbean Community colleagues to stay out of the internal affairs of Venezuela where opposition forces have been staging street demonstrations over the months in a bid to force President Nicolas Maduro out of office. Last month Caricom foreign ministers called for non-interference in the internal affairs of Venezuela where several people have been killed in street demonstrations.
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Starehe MP Charles Njagua popularly known as Jaguar led traders of the Ngara Nyayo market in bringing down a perimeter wall that had been put up by a private developer on land that was presumably grabbed.
Jaguar said the construction is illegal since the fence had been constructed along Jadongo road.
He has further warned that no land would be grabbed by private developers in Starehe Constituency.
The boys, who are 16 and 17-years-old, spent three days trapped in the catacombs of Paris.
Paris’ catacombs are filled with the remains of over more than six million people and have been referred to as the world’s largest grave.
The burial ground contains centuries worth of dead bodies.
Upon rescue, the two boys were rushed to a hospital and treated for hypothermia.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal health officials are cracking down on underage use of a popular e-cigarette brand following months of complaints from parents, politicians and school administrators.
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The Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday it has issued warnings to 40 retail and online stores as part of a nationwide operation against illegal sales of Juul (JOO’-uhl) to children.
Like other e-cigarettes, Juul is an electronic device that vaporizes liquid nicotine into an inhalable vapor.
Thanks in part to its resemblance to a small computer flash drive, Juul has become popular with some teenagers as a discrete way to vape at school and in public.
As part of the FDA initiative, regulators are asking Juul Labs to turn over documents about the design and marketing of its devices.
The San Francisco-based company says it monitors retailers to ensure they are following the law.
CMPD responded to an assault with a deadly weapon call for service at 5:55 p.m. The shooting occurred in the 2700 block of Oakcrest Place. Upon arrival, police found a male victim with an apparent gunshot wound.
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CONTRACTORS have demolished the unsafe section of the Opotiki wharf.
Opotiki District Council engineering and services group manager Ari Erickson said the work to demolish the unsafe 1920s part of the wharf had been completed.
Back in 2015, structural engineers found the 1920s section of the wharf was unsafe and at risk of imminent collapse, even in a minor earthquake.
Contractors have now built a steel sheet pile wall to retain earth in place, protecting the river environment so they could remove the degraded concrete structure of the 1920s section.
Mr Erickson said it was proposed the removed section would be rebuilt in 2020.
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KREMMLING, Colo. (CBS4) – A fatal crash involving a semi tractor trailer sparked a grass fire and has closed a highway linking Routt County to points east.
U.S. 40 is expected to be closed for several hours as emergency crews work to put the fire out. Colorado State Patrol says westbound traffic is closed, while eastbound traffic is diverted to CO 131 and then to Interstate 70.
Local traffic leaving Steamboat Springs using CO 14 is allowed drive east.
The crash, which is just west of Kremmling, involved an SUV.
Matt Kroschel covers news throughout Colorado working from the CBS4 Mountain Newsroom. Send story ideas to mrkroschel@cbs.com and connect with him on Twitter @Matt_Kroschel.
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Star Wars fans are divided over the new movie “Solo” but it’s got Donald Glover making his Star Wars debut so how can you go wrong? Film critic Lonita Cook gives her review.
March 30 Starwood Capital Group:
* Starwood Capital Group confirms sale of its stake in Tri Pointe Group
* Starwood Capital - Barry Sternlicht and Christopher Graham - have resigned from their positions on Tri Pointe board
* Starwood Capital Group - Decision to exit its stake was due to its ongoing disappointment in performance of company over past several years
* Starwood Capital- Decision to exit stake was due to lack of confidence in strategic direction of company
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Top-ranked Rafael Nadal moved into the semifinals of the China Open by beating sixth-seeded John Isner 6-4, 7-6 (0) on Friday.
The French Open and U.S. Open champion has won five titles this season and is closing in on the year-end No. 1 ranking.
"I don't remember a lot of mistakes," Nadal said. "I went to the net very often. I did the things that I want to do, and I did it well, so very happy."
On the women's side, unseeded Carolina Garcia of France upset third-seeded Elina Svitolina of Ukraine 6-7 (5), 7-5, 7-6 (6) in almost 3 1/2 hours to line up Petra Kvitova in the semifinals. Simona Halep, on course to becoming the No. 1 player in the world for the first time, faces French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko.
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Until recently, George W. Bush was considered, by and large, a disaster of a leader responsible for a war that claimed the lives of at least 100,000 Iraqi civilians and drastically destabilized the region to this day. The 43rd President has since undergone a — frankly impressive — brand pivot to beloved, bumbling grandpa. He paints small dogs! He gets stuck in a rain poncho at the inauguration then goes on The Ellen DeGeneres Show to joke about it! And now, according to daughter Jenna Bush Hager, he’s a feminist.
“People laugh at this, but I think my dad was a feminist,” she told People. “He showed us that we could be whatever we wanted to be.”
Inspiring to think that even a member of a political dynasty worth millions of dollars can be whatever they want to be.
And in related news, words don’t mean anything anymore.
PAXTON, Ill. (WAND) - A cat rescued by the Paxton Veterinary Clinic now has a place to call home.
The cat was brought to the clinic in March with a swollen face, singed hair and bad burns. The cat was named Marvel and the community came together to help him overcome his injuries.
Marvel's new owner said that the cat didn't even know how to play with toys at first. Now he's doing well and playing with the other family pets.
Someone who wanted to remain anonymous brought the cat in after finding it at the side of a road.
Vet crews said they do not know where the cat was injured.
Marvel's face was so swollen, they could not see his eyes. Crews gave him pain medications and used a heating pad to raise his body temperature.
Tuukka Rask once again is showing the importance of quick reflexes.
The Boston Bruins goaltender saved 29 shots Thursday night in his team’s 4-3 season-opening victory over the Nashville Predators, but his stops early in the second period on Craig’s Smith’s shots might have been the most important of the bunch.
Nashville was on a power play, and the score was tied 1-1 when Smith seemed certain to score from point-blank range. But Rask had other ideas, denying the Predators forward twice in quick succession.
Check out the DCU Save of the Day in the video above to see Rask’s saves against Smith.
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Dengue awareness seminar held
Rawalpindi: Attock Refinery Limited and Attock Sahara Foundation (ASF) arranged a seminar on prevention and eradication of Dengue, says a press release.
People from all walks of life including government organisations, civil society, community notables and private organisations participated in the seminar.Brigadier (r) Javed Iqbal Malik Head of Human Resource & Administration department ARL, District Regulation Officer Kamran Khan, Obaidullah Secretary General ASF, Tariq Khan Environmentalist, Dr. Muhammad Habib Medical Officer Attock Hospital Limited (AHL) were the main speakers.
It is worth mentioning here that ARL has made sustainable contribution towards conservation of rich biodiversity of the Pothohar region, health, safety, clean drinking water, Human Resource development, education and sports.
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Nearly half of Waterloo Region’s ION LRT vehicles have arrived in the region.
A report was presented to council on Tuesday that outlines the current status of light rail transit vehicles in the region.
The six trains have been undergoing testing on local tracks while the remaining eight vehicles are still being completed and inspected at Bombardier in Kingston.
The report says Grandlinq will still need to install certain on-board equipment such as radios, antennas, and systems to control gates, crossings and traffic signals in all of the vehicles.
The report is part of a monthly initiative to release updates on vehicle status.
Meals inclusive, motivational speaker Mary Quinn will be speaking.
Amidst the tranquil beauty in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Southwest Virginia, your Primland weekend will start positive lifestyle changes through fitness activities, illuminating presentation, and healthy meals.
Soon you can watch the NFL free on your phone on Yahoo
NEW YORK — Watching NFL football games on your phone used to be mainly limited to Verizon customers. Soon anyone will be able to watch football games on the go for free on Yahoo's app, now that Verizon owns Yahoo.
But people who want to watch football through online-TV services like Sling will have more problems. An NFL game on ESPN will still be blocked on the Sling app on a phone — and starting next season, on tablets as well for some games.
Verizon bought Yahoo in June and wants to build a digital ad business to rival Facebook and Google. Verizon's five-year deal with the NFL takes effect in January. Playoffs will stream on Yahoo, Verizon's app go90 and the NFL's own app.
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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- A man accused of selling drugs and guns, from the Jupiter home where three people were murdered, has been arraigned.
Charles Vorpagel has pleaded not guilty to the three charges against him: cocaine possession, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and possession of a firearm for drug trafficking.
Vorpagel lived in the home where Kelli J. Doherty, 20, of Tequesta, Brandi El-Salhy, 24, of Gainesville and Sean P. Henry, 25, of Jupiter, were shot Super Bowl Sunday.
He faces more than 20 years in prison if convicted.
Christopher Vasata, 24, is facing an August trial date in connection with the murders. He's charged with three counts of first-degree murder with a firearm, one count of attempted first-degree murder with a firearm and one count of a felon possession of a firearm or ammunition.
An otter cub, who was separated from her mother during Storm Doris , has been rescued by the RSPCA.
The animal was found "staggering" at the side of a river in Derbyshire on Wednesday night.
The otter, who is called "Daffi", is now recovering at an animal hospital in Cheshire.
Hundreds gather in Wolin, Poland, to recreate Viking culture and take part in fierce, competitive battles. For a significant number, it's a way of escaping their past - a past scarred by violence.
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Mariah Carey kisses Bryan Tanaka in preview clip of reality show after he pops out of cake and gives lap dance The E! series Mariah's World was initially expected to follow her wedding plans with then-fiance James Packer - but instead has caught their split and her new romance with backup dancer Bryan. The latest episode on Sunday showed Bryan, 33, giving the superstar a sexy, shirtless lap dance after jumping out of a large cake when she turned 46 in March - seven months before her split from billionaire James.
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Riverbend Park and the Oroville Dam's spillways are seen in Oroville, California on Monday, Feb. 13, 2017. Almost 200,000 people were under evacuation orders in Northern California Monday after a threat of catastrophic failure at the United States' tallest dam.
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The proposal also would remove the presumption now in the Volcker Rule that any stocks, derivatives or other investments purchased by banks that they hold for less than 60 days are proprietary trades. A bank also would be presumed to be in compliance if its daily net gains or losses from trades are less than $25 million over the previous 90 days.
New Delhi: Coming in to bat to chase a total of 217, India’s opening batsmen Prithvi Shaw and Manjot Kalra got off to a strong start. The duo took their side to a total of 23/0 in 4 overs before rain interrupted the play for a short time.
After the play resumed, both Shaw and Kalra, who have groomed under the tutelage of former Indian captain Rahul Dravid, did not lose their concentration and continued to pile on runs.
Manjot Kalra smashed his century here in the ICC U-19 World Cup 2018. He becomes the second player to score a ton in ICC U-19 World Cup final.
Kalra went on to smash his century as he and Harvik Desai took India to victory to clinch ICC U-19 World Cup.
Meanwhile, BCCI took to Twitter to announce the victory of Boys in Blue to clinch the U19 Cricket World Cup.
The #BoysInBlue beat Australia U19 by 8 wickets to clinch the #U19CWC pic.twitter.com/91YeZNJ3hI — BCCI (@BCCI) February 3, 2018
On the other hand, BCCI also announced prize money for victorious India U19 team.
Coast Guard suspends search for missing Connecticut boaters
GROTON, Conn. (AP) — The Coast Guard has suspended its search for two missing Connecticut boaters after the vessel they were believed to be using was found on a beach.
The Coast Guard says it suspended the search for 21-year-old Spencer Mugford and 20-year-old Sophia McKenna at 10:30 p.m. Monday.
They departed from Avery Point in Groton on Sunday and were last seen on social media at 2 a.m. Sunday.
The boat it is believed they were in — a 14-foot white and blue sailboat — was found with no mast on a beach Monday evening on the other side of Long Island Sound near Greenport, New York. Authorities say there was no evidence anyone had walked up the beach
The Coast Guard and several other agencies searched for the pair.
You can count on a number of seen-'em-before staples to roll back around when the middle of April arrives. One? You'll probably be paying the post office a visit, if you have a check to send into the government and you haven't sent it yet.
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Simmons scored eight points (3-8 FG, 2-6 FT) while adding five assists, three rebounds and three steals in 23 minutes during Friday's preseason loss to the Celtics.
While his raw production looks good, particularly his five assists, Simmons also committed five turnovers and four fouls in addition to his poor showing at the free-throw line. The first overall pick in the 2016 draft has dazzling skills and should have the ball in his hands more often than not as the Sixers try to utilize him in a point-forward role, but after missing all of last season with a foot injury there could be plenty of growing pains ahead for Simmons.
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President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday appointed Professor David R. Syiemlieh as the Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). “The President has appointed Syiemlieh to perform the duties of the post of Chairman, Union Public Service Commission,” a statement said here.
Syiemlieh is from Meghalaya and was a UPSC member. The 63-year-old Syiemlieh will assume charge on January 4 and retire on January 21, 2018.
As per reports, Syiemlieh was functioning as a UPSC member from June 25, 2012. Syiemlieh has succeeded Alka Sirohi, a retired IAS officer of the Madhya Pradesh cadre.
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Police have launched a desperate appeal to find a missing Lincoln man.
The force is concerned for the welfare of Guy Hudson, who lives in the Monks Road area, after he was reported missing yesterday, Friday, February 2.
Investigators say they do not know what he was wearing at the time of his disappearance but said the 44-year-old is thought to have a black lurcher dog with him.
Officers are keen to hear from anyone who may have seen him.
If you have information that could help locate Mr Hudson, contact the police via 101.
Kuhnhackl (upper body) will be a game-time decision for Monday's clash with Colorado, Sam Kasan of Pens Inside Scoop reports.
Kuhnhackl missed Saturday's matchup with Toronto due to his upper-body malady, but appears to be trending in the right direction after joining the team on the ice for practice. If the winger returns to the lineup, it will likely be in favor of Dominik Simon -- who garnered a pair of assists versus the Leafs -- or Ryan Reeves.
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Here's a look at the Amazon Alexa commercial from Super Bowl LII between the AFC champion New England Patriots and the NFC champion Philadelphia Eagles.
The commercial stars Cardi B, Anthony Hopkins, Gordon Ramsay and Rebel Wilson with an appearance from Amazon boss Jeff Bezos.
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NAIROBI, April 3 An Indian registered cargo dhow that was hijacked by suspected Somali pirates on April 1 is now in the vicinity of Hobyo, a major meeting point of pirates when they were most active in 2011, the EU Naval Force said on Monday, giving a location for the vessel for the first time.
"An EU Naval Force maritime patrol aircraft has confirmed the exact location of the dhow and has attempted to establish radio communications but without success," it said in a statement on its website.
"Investigations and operations are ongoing." (Reporting by George Obulutsa; Editing by Alison Williams)
April 10 New World Development Co Ltd
* Doo and company entered into services group master services agreement in relation to services group transactions
* CTFE and the company entered into the CTFE master services agreement in relation to the CTFE transactions
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by Shane Butler
Typical hot and humid conditions ahead for the week. Temps will soar into the 90s for highs. The heat and humidity combined will make it feel more like 100 to 107. A very moist air mass remains in place and this will provide the fuel for daily showers and t-storms. Some storms will be capable of heavy rain, frequent lightning, hail, and gusty winds. Looks like this weather pattern will be in place until further notice.
ISLAMABAD, Apr 24 (APP):Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Tuesday chaired the 37th meeting of the Council of Common Interests (CCI) here at the PM Office.
Chief Minister Punjab Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Chief Minister Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah, Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pervez Khattak, Chief Minister Balochistan Abdul Quddus Bizenjo, federal and provincial ministers and senior officials were present.
The CCI discussed the National Water Policy.
CAPE TOWN, April 13 South Africa's new Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba said on Thursday he would meet with ratings firm Moody's to convince them the country would stay on the path of fiscal discipline, in order to avoid a third credit downgrade.
Gigaba, who replaced the respected Pravin Gordhan in a cabinet reshuffle that triggered credit downgrades to subinvestment by S&P Global Ratings and Fitch, told local investors he would clarify Treasury's policy positions to Moody's on an upcoming roadshow overseas.
"We will do all we can to avoid another downgrade and one of the ways to do that is to engage with Moody’s directly, to demonstrate our willingness to stay the course in terms of fiscal discipline and fiscal consolidation," Gigaba told the media after briefing investors at parliament. (Reporting by Wendell Roelf; Writing by Mfuneko Toyana; Editing by James Macharia)
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The naira on Monday depreciated further against the dollar at the parallel market, exchanging at N367 to the dollar.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Nigerian currency lost one point from N366 posted on Friday, while the Pound Sterling and the Euro closed at N476 and N432.
At the Bureau De Change (BDC) segment, the naira was sold at N363 to the dollar, while the Pound Sterling and the Euro closed at N476 and N432, respectively.
The naira, however, appreciated at the investors’ window as it closed at 362.50, stronger than N365.68, its opening rate.
Traders said that the demand for foreign exchange outstripped its supply.
NAN reports that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is intervening at the foreign exchange market to stabilise the naira.
The naira had rallied around N363 to the dollar for about two weeks until market forces dragged it into depreciation.
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Bears kick Kyle Long out of practice, coach John Fox says
Bears guard Kyle Long encourages teammates during warm-ups before a preseason game against the Denver Broncos at Soldier Field on August 10, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. | Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images
The Bears kicked Kyle Long out of practice Monday in Bourbonnais, coach John Fox said
Long was involved in two separate scuffles with teammates and sent to the locker room early on the final day of training camp.
“There’s a certain standard we have.” Fox said. “That’s not how we operate.”
(WSVN) - Online retail giant Amazon has begun issuing refunds for fake solar eclipse glasses.
According to the company itself, sellers shipping out orders of questionable solar eclipse glasses, meant to protect people from lasting eye damage.
Amazon has started refunding customers who have already purchased the fake glasses, and said it will take the steps out of abundance of caution.
Affected customers, Amazon added, will be notified.
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The Taco Bell on Dawson Road in Albany will be open for business in 12 days.
Representatives confirmed Wednesday the restaurant will open June 26th.
Construction crews broke ground on the site in February.
The new restaurant will be on Meredyth Drive and Dawson Road where Pizza Hut and Local Jerry's use to be.
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DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – The Meadowdale Lions played the Dunbar Wolverines Friday at Welcome Stadium.
When 2 NEWS went to the game, the score had Dunbar winning it 46 to 0 late in the first half.
In the second half, the Lions finally put up a touchdown and a two point conversion on the scoreboard.
Dunbar ends up winning the game 66 to 8.
The Mixing Spoon is ready to hold their first cooking session. It will be held June 13th at 6:30 PM at Michipicoten High School.
The Mixing Spoon is a space where members of the community can come together and prepare a meal, regardless of socioeconomic status or cooking abilities. Our goal is to provide both meals free of cost and participants the skills to prepare these nutritious meals. Participants are welcome to enjoy the meal together or take it home to enjoy with their families.
Law enforcement including SWAT were on scene of an incident at an Anderson home on Monday.
Anderson City police officers said a woman was attempting to harm herself at a location on Bellview Road. They said she also threatened to harm officers so SWAT was called in.
According to police, the SWAT team was able to use a stun gun to subdue the woman and take her into custody without incident.
The woman was treated for medical issues.
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April 6 Alliqua Biomedical Inc
* Alliqua Biomedical, Inc announces preliminary first quarter fiscal 2017 revenue and updates fiscal year 2017 outlook; earnings conference call scheduled for may 9, 2017
* Sees Q1 revenue about $4.6 million
* Sees FY 2017 revenue up about 12 to 17 percent
* Sees FY 2017 revenue $20.4 million to $21.3 million
* Alliqua Biomedical - estimates that sales of products were $4.4 million and that contract manufacturing sales were approximately $225,000 for q1 of 2017
* Alliqua Biomedical - fy 2017 total revenue guidance now assumes contract manufacturing sales of about $1.4 million, versus $2.2 million in fy ended dec 31, 2016
* Fy 2017 total revenue guidance continues to assume product sales of $19.0 million to $19.9 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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* Q4 revenue 2.2 million zlotys ($540,062.84) versus 4.7 million zlotys a year ago
* Q4 net loss of 87,000 zlotys versus profit of 310,000 zlotys a year ago Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 4.0736 zlotys) (Gdynia Newsroom)
At 11 seasons, the 33-year-old Girardi was the longest tenured Ranger outside of goalie Henrik Lundqvist . Girardi had only 15 points in an injury-riddled 2016-17, but long has been a staple in New York, going from undrafted hopeful to minutes-eating captain, though he has endured a drop-off in numbers for three straight seasons.
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The New York Times' Eric Lipton joins Ari Melber to discuss his report on potential conflict of interest that could arise from Donald Trump's business projects in Indonesia and other countries.
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A jury has found a 41-year-old man guilty of five counts of murder in the 2012 killings of a family found beaten to death with a hammer inside their San Francisco home.
The jury returned the verdict against Binh Thai Luc Monday after six days of deliberations.
Luc allegedly killed the family while robbing them, after losing money at a casino that night. The Vietnamese immigrant was living in the country illegally and had recently been served an eviction notice.
While no eyewitnesses placed Luc at the scene of the crime, the San Francisco Chronicle reported that blood from one of the victims was spattered on his jeans when he was arrested.
Sixty-five-year-old Hua Shun Lei, his wife, Wan Yi Wu, their daughter and son and their daughter-in-law died.
Easyjet has called for any passengers who have been removed from overbooked flights without being offered compensation to come forward, after it emerged a couple were ordered off a flight last week.
The incident at Luton airport took place the day after a United Airlines passenger was violently dragged off an airliner in the US.
The British pair were due to fly to Catania in Sicily and had boarded the plane, but were then asked to leave because the flight was overbooked.
Fishing tip: how to double hook a shiner minnow
Using a double hook technique will allow you to go through heavy cover and brush. This will stop you from getting tangled and create a weedless presentation to catch more fish.
Cebu City Mayor Tommy Osmeña said on Thursday (May 31), that he will prioritize the construction of a skatepark following the high demand from Cebuanos, especially the youth.
This also came after a netizen Rauell Ygot posted an open letter on Facebook to Mayor Osmeña suggesting to have a skatepark following the victory of a Cebuano skater who ranked 4th in the 2018 Street League Skateboarding PRO in London, UK.
In a press conference, Osmeña added that the skatepark, which will be located along the South Road Properties (SRP), will be built immediately.
“My priority is what will make the most number of people happy especially the youth,” said Osmeña.
Osmeña explained that the skatepark will help the kids to be active and will keep them away from drugs. /Nikki B. Villagorda, CNU Intern
Paul Manafort leaves Federal District Court in Washington, Monday, Oct. 30, 2017. Manafort, President Donald Trump's former campaign chairman, and Manafort's business associate Rick Gates pleaded not guilty to felony charges of conspiracy against the United States and other counts. Alex Brandon AP
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Nobody was injured when an elderly driver inadvertently drove his vehicle into the side of a commercial building in Carman, Man., Tuesday morning.
At around 10 a.m. Tuesday, an 86-year-old male driver was backing up while attempting to avoid a closely parked vehicle beside him. RCMP said the driver apparently stepped on the accelerator rather than the brake while reversing and inadvertently put the vehicle in drive causing it to go forward, colliding with the building.
The driver and an 80-year-old female passenger, both from Elm Creek, Man., were not injured in the collision, nor was anyone inside the building hurt.
RCMP said no charges are being laid in the incident.
Carman is located just 40 minutes southwest of Winnipeg in the Pembina Valley.
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Laurel County, KY - Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Laurel Sheriff's Deputy Rick Cloyd investigated a two vehicle serious injury traffic crash which occurred on U.S. 25 at American Greeting Card Road, approximately 9 miles south of London on Tuesday night October 3, 2017 at approximately 7:55 PM.
The Investigating deputy reports that apparently an Chevrolet S-10 pickup pulled out from American Greeting Card Road into the path of a Dodge farm truck that was southbound on U.S. 25 causing a collision between the two vehicles.
The S-10 pickup was driven by John G. Baker of Lily – treated at the scene by Ambulance Inc. of Laurel County and airlifted by PHI Helicopter to UK Medical Center in Lexington with critical injuries.
The Dodge farm truck was driven by Wayne Morgan of London – no injuries were reported.
Assisting at the scene of the crash was – Lily Volunteer Fire Department and Laurel County Volunteer Fire Department.
Photo of crash site is attached.
Lawton firefighters suspect arson to be the cause of a house fire at 1407 SW J around 4:30 a.m. Thursday.
Police Officer Brandon Newhouse reported that Assistant Fire Marshal Michael Wright said the house did not have any utility service that could have started the fire, which indicates the fire was "mostly likely" set.
Thursday morning's house fire was the third fire in city limits within a week that the fire marshal's office has suspected to be arson and continues to investigate as such.
The other two fires were on Wednesday and on Jan. 26.
Wednesday's fire broke out around 1:20 a.m. in a vacant mobile home, 2318 SW G, and authorities speculate that a squatter initiated it, Officer Tina Bendele reported.
The fire on Jan. 26 burned a field near Southwest 82nd Street and Coombs Road. The fire was described as half the size of football field.
LOS ANGELES — Apple is getting into business with the prestigious Sesame Workshop.
Apple said Wednesday it has given a multiple-series order to the non-profit organization.
The shows will be part of a slate of children’s programming for Apple’s upcoming streaming service.
Apple said the long-running “Sesame Street” program, which airs on PBS and HBO, isn’t part of the agreement.
Apple has been making content deals with other big names, including Oprah Winfrey, as it prepares to compete with Netflix, Amazon and other streaming services.
KANNAPOLIS, N.C., Feb. 14, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Aspen Dental, one of the largest and fastest-growing brands in the United States, has expanded its partnership with Stewart-Haas Racing (SHR) to become the lead sponsor of Danica Patrick and the No. 10 team during the 2017 Monster Energy NASC...
TEL AVIV—Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas on Monday called the U.S. envoy to Israel a “son of a dog,” in a fresh sign of the dire relations between Washington and the Palestinians and the hurdles to peace talks.
The leader made the comments during a speech blaming Hamas—the militant Palestinian rulers the Gaza Strip—for a failed assassination attack last week on a senior Palestinian Authority official. But he also criticized the White House for its stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, singling out U.S....
Former officer sentenced in assault of 13-year-old boy
CLEVELAND (AP) — A former Cleveland police officer accused of having a sexual relationship with a 13-year-old boy when she worked as a teacher's aide has been sentenced to two years in prison.
The boy's mother called Maria Velez a disgrace at her sentencing Tuesday.
Velez pleaded guilty in April to reduced charges including attempted felonious assault.
Prosecutors say Velez was working as a bilingual teacher's aide at Clark Elementary School in 2015 when she had sex with the student.
Velez resigned from the position in December of that year and joined the Cleveland police force.
A message seeking comment was left for her attorney.
PHOENIX — Blue Global and owner-operator Christopher Kay, both of Scottsdale, lied about arranging favorable loan terms for consumers, and merely sold applicants’ names to third parties as “leads,” the22 Federal Trade Commission claims in a federal complaint.
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Authorities have identified the three Omaha men who died in a head-on crash on Interstate 480.
Police say 32-year-old Alvaro Contreras was driving northbound in the southbound lanes of Interstate 480 just before 1 a.m. Sunday when the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze he was driving collided with a 2000 Chevrolet Impala.
The Impala was driven by 33-year-old Homero Guerrero, and 37-year-old Alberto Longino-Maldonado was a passenger. All three men were killed.
Police say suspected alcohol use by both drivers and Contreras' wrong-way driving are considered factors in the crash. The crash occurred near the intersection of Interstates 480 and 80.
Police have said both vehicles were traveling between 50 mph and 60 mph.
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North Korea has used its embassy in Berlin to acquire equipment apparently intended for its missile or nuclear programmes, the head of Germany’s domestic intelligence agency has said.
The comments by BfV agency head Hans-Georg Maassen were released by NDR public television on Saturday before a documentary due to air next week.
Mr Maassen said of the embassy: “We have seen that procurement activities took place from there, from our point of view with a view to the missile programme and in part also the nuclear programme.”
He added that “if we see such things, we prevent them,” but it is not always possible to recognise them and the activities often involve goods usable for either civilian or military purposes.
Pyongyang has faced increasing UN sanctions in response to its nuclear and ballistic missile tests.
Artist Yasiin Bey, formerly known as Mos Def, finds new inspiration from the old and modern creative legacies in Morocco.
On the Fashion Scene tonight, forget New York Fashion Week! The Upstate is going glam with a fashion show in Greer and it’s all about dressing like a local. It’s going down in Greer on October 12th and Danielle, Mary and Brandon are here to give us a preview of some of the looks and the show you can’t miss.
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Good morning! A cold front moving through the area is ushering in a cooler airmass. We will enjoy dry conditions today with partly cloudy skies. Afternoon temperatures will be seasonal in the upper 30s.
It will be a breezy day with wind chills in the lower 30s.
An isolated lake effect snow shower is possible in northeastern Indiana but Indianapolis will stay dry.
Temperatures are already heating up tomorrow into the start of next week. We could even break a record on Sunday and the 70s are back in the forecast!
Meijer is announcing a recall of its Meijer Brand Colby Cheese and Colby Jack Cheese sold exclusively through its deli counters due to a potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The Meijer Brand Colby Cheese and Colby Jack Cheese were sold in Meijer stores from Nov. 10, 2016 to Feb. 9, 2017.
Meijer received notice of a possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination from MDS Foods, a Meijer supplier that sources the Meijer branded cheeses from Deutsch Kase Haus, a cheese manufacturer based in Indiana. MDS Foods informed Meijer of a potential contamination, which had been identified by the manufacturer.
The recalled product will be in plastic deli packaging with printed labels that have a UPC code of 215927XXXXXX or 215938XXXXXX: the last six digits will vary, and are determined by weight of the product since the product was purchased at the deli counter.
Next season will be the acid test for Sam,i for one hope he doesn't get the World Cup nod and can stay and have a proper pre season but we will see.
PACIFIC PALISADES, Calif. - Aaron McLaughlin still has three years of high school football left but he’s such a familiar face on the circuit - and he’s so impressive physically at 6-foot-5 and 215 ...
Jack Sawyer, the 18-year-old Poultney man, accused in a thwarted school shooting plot in Fair Haven will continue to be held without bail.
A judge Monday ruled that Sawyer would remain in police custody. Judge Thomas Zonay said he could not adequately assure public safety or Sawyer's appearance in future court proceedings.
Sawyer faces four felony charges including attempted aggravated murder and attempted assault with a deadly weapon.
The defense has argued that most of the state’s evidence amounts to preparing for an attempt which it argues is insufficient to proving attempt.
But Judge Zonay stated the defendant’s actions went beyond mere preparation.
× Authorities: 4 dead after freight train hits van in Illinois
NOKOMIS, Ill. (AP) _ Police say four people in their 70s and 80s have died after a freight train hit the van in which they were riding in central Illinois.
Illinois State Police say the van carrying four passengers was at a rail crossing Wednesday evening on a road near Nokomis when the 79-year-old man driving the van failed to yield to the oncoming train. The train hit the driver’s side of the van.
Christian County Sheriff Bruce Kettelkamp tells the (Decatur) Herald & Review the group was returning from an ice cream social.
State police say three were pronounced dead at the scene and another later died. The fifth occupant was listed in critical condition. Police say the two men and three women in the van were from the nearby community of Pana.
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It's certainly not your average boxing match.
YouTube stars KSI and Joe Weller will slug it out tonight in an amateur boxing contest in a bid to settle their Twitter beef.
Weller is no stranger to the ring having beaten fellow internet sensation Theo 'Malfoy' Baker last August.
KSI responded by challenging the winner to a bout and it was confirmed the following month.
The pair clashed at a heated press conference where KSI made light of Weller's previous mental health problems.
Here is all you need to know about the fight...
When is it?
The fight takes place at 6pm tonight with the show starting at 4pm.
Where is it?
It will be held at the Copper Box Arena in London.
How can I watch it?
The fight will be streamed live on YouTube.
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Mountain View Mayor Ken Rosenberg speaks Monday, June 12, 2017, at the groundbreaking for Eagle Park Apartments. The affordable housing project will have 62 studios and five one-bedroom apartments along El Camino Real.
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Celebration 2018, which was held here Thursday through Sunday at Paisley Park, offered an opportunity to commemorate the life and music of Prince via performances by former bandmates, panels and concert videos. While many fans attended to bask in the aura of the departed superstar, I was eager to try to locate the man behind the myth.
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A myriad of colorful china dresses have made their way into the latest batch of wallet-intensive DLC for sexy fighting game Dead or Alive 5: Last Round, certain to have players shelling out due to the china dress being such a service staple – and possibly because they can expose the pantsu of their wearer.
The enchanting china dresses can be acquired for Dead or Alive 5: Last Round now on the PS4 and Vita.
Marge decides to enter the race to become the next mayor of Springfield as she grows increasingly frustrated with how the local government operates.
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When you are injured in an accident most of the time you want to settle your case for something fair. Phil Harding from Harding & Associates explains when to settle and how to get the most money for your case.
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YOUNGSTOWN — Two people are being treated by paramedics after an SUV they were driving in flipped over at about 3:50 p.m. on Lansdowne Boulevard near East High Avenue.
A female passenger was ejected. Police said the SUV rolled over several times before it came to a complete stop.
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Michael John is in St. Martin Parish jail after a fatal hit-and-run on Sunday, (Photo: St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office)
A 34-year-old Breaux Bridge man is in St. Martin Parish jail after surrendering to police in a fatal hit and run Sunday. State Police say Michael John was the driver of a Hummer H2 that stuck and killed a pedestrian early Sunday before driving away from the scene.
Dorine Johnnie, 51, of Lafayette, was walking on LA 92-1 near Fontelieu Road near Cade when she was struck by the vehicle about 6 a.m., official says.
The investigation revealed Johnnie was struck in the eastbound lane by a vehicle traveling east on LA 92-1. Debris at the scene suggested the vehicle was a Hummer H2.
John turned himself in to police Sunday afternoon.
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The Morrow County Dairy Association provided cold, whole TruMoo chocolate milk to all Morrow County second and fifth grade students on Earth Day May 1 and Safety Day May 8. Discount Drug Mart handled the ordering and storage of the large quantities of milk. Morrow County Dairy Princesses Lydia and Elizabeth Leonhard passed out the milk. Fifth graders are shown stacking the milk.
The Morrow County Dairy Association provided cold, whole TruMoo chocolate milk to all Morrow County second and fifth grade students on Earth Day May 1 and Safety Day May 8. Discount Drug Mart handled the ordering and storage of the large quantities of milk. Morrow County Dairy Princesses Lydia and Elizabeth Leonhard passed out the milk. Fifth graders are shown stacking the milk.
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China's foreign minister and state councillor, Wang Yi, will go to Vienna on Friday for talks with Iran, a foreign ministry spokesman said on Wednesday, as the nations left in the Iran nuclear deal work to save the pact without the United States.
BEIJING: China's foreign minister and state councillor, Wang Yi, will go to Vienna on Friday for talks with Iran, a foreign ministry spokesman said on Wednesday, as the nations left in the Iran nuclear deal work to save the pact without the United States.
The spokesman, Lu Kang, made the comment at a daily news briefing.
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Iran said its foreign minister would meet counterparts from U.S. allies Britain, France and Germany, as well as Russia and China, in Vienna to discuss how to maintain the Iran nuclear deal, from which the United States has pulled out.
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May 30 (Reuters) - Ryan calls avenatti's conduct reckless, intentional and malicious u.s. District judge kimba wood sets june 15 deadline for cohen's lawyers to review materials already produced by government, or else she will have 'taint team' review them Judge wood adjourns hearing Attorney for donald trump's personal lawyer michael cohen accuses lawyer for adult film actress stormy daniels of leaking information about cohen -- new york court hearing Stephen ryan, a lawyer for cohen, accuses daniels' lawyer michael avenatti of conducting a 'drive-by shooting of my client's rights' by allegedly leaking bank records Avenatti, responding to ryan's statements, says "we did not do anything improper relating to the release of any information concerning mr. cohen"
It's the time of year when the Hallmark Channel plays their cheesy Christmas movies continuously and this year Netflix didn't want to miss out on the opportunity.
They debuted their own Christmas movie titled A Christmas Prince. It has all the sickly sweet romance expected of a Christmas movie of this kind.
But Netflix is now concerned about people who have watched their movie for 18 consecutive days.
The company tweeted their concern Sunday by asking "Who hurt you?"
However, the tweet didn't go over well. Many people responded in the same manner one does when you get the "Are you still there?" screen while watching Stranger Things. Don't judge us.
Maybe it's all the mania surrounding Meghan Markle and Prince Harry?
Regardless, for all you Christmas movie junkies out there, Netflix will premiere another original cheesy flick Friday, Dec. 15, called Christmas Inheritance. Let's hope it's as ridiculous and addicting as A Christmas Prince.
Update (8/14/17 at 2:50 a.m.):
One person is dead after flames spread to two houses on Philippi Pike, according to 911 officials.
The victim's name has not been released at this time.
The Clarksburg Fire Department, Clarksburg Police Department and the West Virginia State Fire Marshal's Office will be investigating.
Stay with 12 News for the very latest on this developing story.
Reports of two structure fires on Philippi Pike in East View came in around 9 p.m. Sunday.
Multiple fire departments on scene with confirmed entrapment.
Anmoore EMS and State Police on scene.
Authorities are stopping traffic in the vicinity of the 1300 block of the Philippi Pike in Clarksburg. Please stay well away from the area in order to give authorities room to work. We will keep you advised as information becomes available.
Stay with 12 News for updates on this developing story.
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CLEVELAND-New information on the death of a 3-year-old Cleveland boy.
Cleveland police were called to the home on Maryland Avenue Sunday morning for reports of a child in full arrest.
According to a police report, the toddler and his father were taken to University Hospitals Rainbow Babies and Children's for carbon monoxide poisoning.
The child later died at the hospital. His father was treated for high levels of carbon monoxide.
Cleveland police and fire continue to investigate the matter.
Pacheco coach Charlie Pikas gathers his thoughts during his post-game speech to his players following Pacheco's 4-2 loss to East Union in the first round of the Sac-Joaquin Section Division 4 playoffs on Thursday (May 15, 2014) in Stockton.
A Sand Creek High School junior died March 16 from a gunshot wound to the head, according to the mother of Tyrese Gayle, 17.
Insane athleticism is on display as “The Mick” embarks on its own Winter and Summer games.
Netflix Inc. has recruited prolific television producer Shonda Rhimes, the creator of ABC hits such as “Scandal” and “Grey’s Anatomy,” the clearest sign yet of an arms race for talent between new and old entertainment industry giants.
Under the terms of the multiyear exclusive agreement, Netflix said Ms. Rhimes, whose credits also include “How to Get Away with Murder,” would develop new shows for the streaming service. She will move her production company ShondaLand from its current base at Walt Disney Co.’s ABC Studios...
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Climate change could do a number on inland cities PIxabay Rising sea level will push Americans inland. Shishmaref, Alaska. Isle de Jean Charles, Louisiana. The Outer Banks, North Carolina. These are the locales often trotted out to represent the vast swathes of the United States teetering towards inhabitability due to rising sea level caused by climate…
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (KSWO)- An Amazon fulfillment center is officially coming to Oklahoma and creating more than 1,700 full-time jobs in 2019.
The 600,000 square foot facility will be near Will Rogers World Airport in Oklahoma City.
It will hold inventory that is pulled from shelves and shipped to customers.
Oklahoma City officials have agreed to spend $1.7 million dollars to help Amazon open this facility.
Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt is calling the big announcement "monumental" and is thanking the city's voters for agreeing to invest in economic development.
It's expected to be open by the end of next year.
If you are interested in learning more about working at the fulfillment center you can go to http://www.amazondelivers.jobs.
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The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday struck down a gender distinction in U.S. immigration law that treats mothers and fathers differently when determining a child's citizenship, calling such inequality "stunningly anachronistic." The high court, in a 8-0 ruling authored by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, found that a provision in federal law that defines how people born overseas can be eligible for U.S. citizenship violated the U.S. Constitution's equal protection guarantee.
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A man in his 20s was found dead, partially clothed, in a Queens Park Tuesday afternoon, authorities say.
Cops got a call about the body in Kissena Park shortly before 1 p.m.
The man was pronounced dead at the scene. No weapon was found.
The medical examiner will conduct an autopsy to determine how he died.
Condé Nast Traveller and Himalayan Sparkling Top Restaurant Awards are back! After a smashing success in its launch year, the awards season for 2018 is officially open.
A definitive, authoritative and credible list of India’s 50 best restaurants, The Condé Nast Traveller and Himalayan Sparkling Top Restaurant Awards are judged by over 100 of the country’s top tastemakers.
If you’re a restaurateur and think your venture stands a chance, nominate yourself to be on the shortlist here. Entries will be accepted till 11.59pm on 8 June, 2018. Please note that nominating your restaurant means that it will be considered for the shortlist, and not added to it directly. Be sure to read the application criteria as well as the terms and conditions before you apply.
Good luck and may the best restaurant win!
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GOVERNMENT will introduce a voluntary two-year training programme for pupils to acquire particular skills in all technical secondary schools after their grade 12 studies.
The students will be conferred with a diploma after completion of the two years of additional learning.
Minister of Higher Education Professor Nkandu Luo told journalists on Sunday that the career skills will be introduced for the purpose of enabling students acquire skills without having to go to college.
“As students’ progress in education and make a decision of the course they want to take in life, they will rely on the skills learnt and acquired at an early stage for their… http://epaper.daily-mail.co.zm/
TORRINGTON – Police arrested a city teenager after an officer said he observed what he believed to be a drug transaction at Coe Memorial Park. Officer Justin Tomlin on Monday spotted a man later identified as Andrew Riley, 19, ride…
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A few residents were forced from their homes in Tigard early Monday morning after a duplex filled with smoke.
Firefighters were called to the area of Southwest Oleson Road and Southwest Vermont Street around 4:40 a.m.
Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue said a homeowner awoke around 4:30 a.m. to find their home filled with thick smoke.
Crews said a mattress that was next to a heater inside the unit caught fire, breaking out a window in the process.
Crews quickly extg'd fire in SW PDX that appears to have originated w/ mattress next to heater. Smoke det. helped alert & evacuate occupant. pic.twitter.com/amC8hu8Z8k — TVF&R (@TVFR) March 13, 2017
The homeowner was able to get out safely thanks to a smoke detector. Crews evacuated the adjacent neighbors as well.
No injuries were reported.
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Mourinho appeared to be critical of Lukaku following Manchester United’s 1-0 defeat to Chelsea in the FA Cup final last week.
The Belgian requested to start on the bench at Wembley after missing almost three weeks out with an ankle injury.
But Lukaku insists his relationship with Mourinho is “perfect” and is looking forward to the new season after a chat with the Portuguese.
The 25-year-old said: "I didn't look good in training at all. It was a difficult situation.
In a recent development in the political saga going on in Tamil Nadu, former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa’s niece Deepa Jayakumar while visiting Amma’s memorial announced her official ally with O Panneersevam camp.
After the meeting, Deepa told mediapersons that Panneerselvam and she would work like “two arms of AIADMK.”
Earlier on Tuesday Sasikala Natarajan was convicted in the 21-year-old disproportionate assets case filed by Subramanium Swamy back in 1996 against Jayalalithaa.
As per the Supreme Court’s ruling, she will have to serve a 4 year jail term and won’t be able to context elections for the next 6 years.
Tea Man Arrested On Drug Charges After Fleeing From Police
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Sioux Falls police arrested a 50-year-old man on drug charges after he fled from police during a traffic stop.
50-year-old Leroy Kyles, a Tea resident, was arrested at 1:45 a.m. on Friday and charged with possession of controlled substance, possession of marijuana, and traffic violations.
Police say Kyles pulled out of a parking lot and failed to yield in front of a police cruiser near 14th Street and Minnesota Avenue. The officer attempted to make a stop but Kyles continued, making a few turns before stopping in front a residence and fleeing on foot.
Police say while Kyles was fleeing he was throwing items out of his pockets. Police eventually caught Kyles and arrested him.
Police retraced his steps and found multiple narcotics related items.
× Attempted traffic stop turns into chase with stolen dump truck in Burlington
BURLINGTON, N.C. — Burlington police are investigating after the stolen dump truck at the center of a chase was found in a ditch late Sunday night, according to a press release.
At about 10:40 p.m., Burlington police were notified that a dump truck had been stolen from a residence in the 3000 block of Alamance Road. Nearby officers saw the vehicle pass by and attempted to initiate a traffic stop at Alamance Road and South Church Street.
The dump truck failed to stop and a quick pursuit ensued.
Given the dump truck’s size, the pursuit was terminated after about a minute out of concern for the safety of citizens.
Around 11:20 p.m., the vehicle was found abandoned in a ditch on Salem Church Road near the intersection of Phillips Chapel Road.
Anyone with information about the stolen dump truck is asked to contact the Burlington Police Department at (336) 229-3500 or call Crime Stoppers at (336) 229-7100.
A male cyclist was taken to hospital with serious injuries after being struck by a tractor-trailer in Mississauga.
Peel Regional Police said the incident happened around 3 a.m. on Wednesday in the area of Dixie Road and Mid-Way Boulevard.
Peel Paramedics said the victim was rushed to a trauma centre in life-threatening condition.
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Police said the tractor-trailer remained at the scene.
There’s no word yet on who was at fault and the investigation is ongoing.
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AURORA, Colo. — Police in the Denver suburb of Aurora are searching for a 6-year-old boy who is believed to have wandered away from his home on New Year’s Eve.
The FBI and other law enforcement agencies were helping search for David Puckett on Monday by going door-to-door within 2.5 miles of his home. Bloodhounds are also searching for him.
Police say foul play isn’t suspected, but they’ve asked for help to find David as quickly as possible partly because of coming cold weather.
His mother says he was only wearing a light jacket. On Sunday night, she issued a tearful appeal for people to help find him.
Previous searches aided by a bloodhound and a helicopter didn’t turn up any clues.
Police say David has wandered off before.
Slain Worcester teen remembered for his love of life
WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) — The Worcester teenager killed over the holiday weekend was remembered at vigil for being a good kid, who loved music and basketball.
Friends and family members gathered at a Worcester park Monday night to remember 16-year-old Sidney Krow Jr.
Krow was shot just after 11 p.m. Saturday while out with a group of friends. His death was the city's first homicide of the year.
Relatives remembered him as an outgoing and funny kid who was friends with everyone and said they doubted he was the target of the shooter. His sister, Najah Krow, says he wasn't a troublemaker and didn't hang around with gangs.
Krow was a sophomore at the Gerald Creamer Center.
Detectives continue to investigate and no arrests have been announced.
Mickey tells Sabrina to babysit Ben while she and Jimmy go out for the night, but Sabrina decides to have a night out with her friends instead.
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Should parents be banned from posting photos of other children on social media?
An Auckland school has asked parents not to post photos of other children taken at school events without permission.
PENTICTON, B.C. — Nova Scotia's Mary-Anne Arsenault advanced into the semifinal at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts with a 6-2 win over Northern Ontario's Tracy Fleury on Saturday.
Arsenault will play the loser of Saturday night's Page 1-2 playoff between Kerri Einarson's wild-card team and Manitoba's Jennifer Jones. The semifinal is set for Sunday afternoon.
The winner of the Page 1-2 playoff goes directly into Sunday night's final.
Nova Scotia broke the game open against Northern Ontario by scoring three in the sixth end to go up 5-1.
Kyle Edmund made a positive start to his 2017 campaign by seeing off Ernesto Escobedo to reach the second round of the Brisbane International.
The 21-year-old from Beverley enjoyed a successful season last year, reaching the fourth round of the US Open, and winter training with British number one Sir Andy Murray paid dividends on Monday.
It took Edmund two hours and 10 minutes to dispatch Californian hopeful Escobedo 7-6 (7/4) 7-6 (8/6) at the Queensland Tennis Centre. He will next face either sixth seed Lucas Pouille or Gilles Simon.
Starting out in law as a state-school educated black woman commuting from a council flat, Claudine Adeyemi felt she did not fit in. The associate lawyer at Mishcon de Reya recalls meeting two bright students at a law career event, who were considering high street firms only because they could not see themselves in the City. “It broke my heart a bit . . . if you can’t see people who look like you in your dream job, it seems that much more unattainable,” says Ms Adeyemi who wears her hair in braids to dispel some people’s fear this might look unprofessional. She mentors young people in her firm’s client lounge to help them visualise a future there and to ensure clients and staff see more non-white faces. In 2014 she set up a Student Development Company to support underprivileged 16-24 year-olds: “Where you start out in life shouldn’t affect where you end up.”
Israeli aircraft hit a Hamas compound in the southern Gaza Strip on Saturday, after Palestinians there fired a rocket into the Jewish state, the Israeli army said.
"In response to the projectile fired at southern Israel...fighter jets struck a Hamas compound composed of two military structures," the army statement said.
There were no reports of casualties on either side.
It was the second exchange in 24 hours, after the air force hit a Hamas position in Gaza early Friday in response to a rocket being fired from the Palestinian enclave the night before.
Such rockets are usually fired not by Hamas, the Islamist group that controls the territory, but by fringe radical groups.
Israel holds Hamas, with which it has fought three wars since 2008, responsible for any fire coming from Gaza.
BERLIN (AP) — German prosecutors have charged two Syrian men with fighting for terror organizations in their home country.
Abdulmalk A., 30, is accused of joining a combat unit of the Nusra Front extremist group in 2012. The charge says he became a commander for the extremist group in eastern Syria, where he participated in the capture of gas fields and the town of Tabka, including its military airport. In 2014, he allegedly joined the Islamic State group and engaged in combat operations.
Anas Ibrahim A.S., 26, is accused of also joining the Nusra Front in 2012 and participating in the takeover of an ammunition depot belonging to Syrian President Bashar Assad's troops.
Federal prosecutors said Monday that both men, whose last names were not released, were arrested in Germany in May.
New York troopers memorialize comrades
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — The New York State Police are remembering three troopers at their annual memorial service.
The service is being held Wednesday at the New York State Police Academy in Albany.
They are remembering Trooper Joel Davis, who was shot and killed in July while responding to a domestic disturbance near the Canadian border in Teresa, New York.
They also are honoring troopers Darryl Burroughs Sr. and Michael Anson, who died from illnesses after their assignments at the World Trade Center site following the Sept. 11 terror attacks.
Burroughs died in 2016 and Anson died in January from cancer.
This past year saw our company make its biggest step in our transition to a fully integrated multimedia company, printing not only a weekly newspaper and updating a daily website, but also publishing video packages on an almost daily basis.
One way we did so was through the hiring of our first full-time multimedia reporter: Krysten Massa, a 2016 graduate of Stony Brook University, where she served as multimedia editor of the student publication. The response to her work has been overwhelming.
Each of Krysten’s assignments features either a video — both live and edited — or photographic component. Every day she’s telling human interest features, recording a specific moment in time or capturing the beauty of the North Fork with her camera.
Here’s a look back at 10 of my favorite video packages Krysten and other members of our staff produced in 2016. Have an idea you think would make for a nice video package, email Krysten at [email protected].
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A former federal prison chaplain from Nederland was sentenced to a year and a day in federal prison Tuesday for smuggling tobacco and cigarettes into the federal prison in Beaumont. A 43-year-old federal prison chaplain has been sentenced for federal violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston today.
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Morningside Park basketball courts are open for business and being used as of Friday, October 6, 2017. C.M. GUERRERO. cmguerrero@elnuevoherald.com
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Coach Steve Wilks recently said Bynes will handle middle linebacker in the Cardinals' switch in defensive scheme from a 3-4 to a 4-3, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.
Bynes will line up between Will LB Deone Bucannon and Sam LB Haason Reddick, two of the Cardinals' last four first-round picks. A journeyman linebacker, Bynes previously earned a significant snap count in 2015 with the Lions, tallying 82 tackles on 78 percent of the defensive snaps. In the two outings (Weeks 12 and 13) in which he surpassed that usage with the Cards last season, he racked up 17 tackles, but Bucannon only logged five D snaps during that stretch. With Bucannon healthy, Bynes may struggle to post a considerable number of stops from game to game, but the prospect of a guaranteed gig still should be beneficial.
Allen earned a four-out save Tuesday against the Royals, allowing no runs on two hits while recording one strikeout and one walk.
This was the fifth time this year that Allen has thrown more than an inning to earn a save. The 29-year-old is now 17-for-18 in save chances with a 3.48 ERA and a 1.10 WHIP. Allen is holding opponents to a .198 batting average and sports a 40:13 K:BB in 33.2 innings.
Why Democrats Win Even If They Lose in Alabama
The party will either pick up a seat in the Deep South â or have Roy Moore to campaign against in the midterms.
CARY, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina man has been accused of leaving his mother on their home’s floor because he knew she would probably die and that he would get access to $30,000 she had in a bank account.
The News & Observer of Raleigh reports 39-year-old Eric Paul Brunner was arrested March 13 and charged with murder and elder abuse. Warrants and other information from Wake County sheriff’s deputies say 74-year-old Cynthia Brunner had fallen “more than 24 hours” before her son and caretaker reported her death Feb. 19.
Investigator J.N. Yoakum says Brunner “wanted her to die” and admitted that “he and his mother have had a tenuous relationship.”
Brunner is being held without bail and is scheduled for a court hearing April 14. It is unclear if he has a lawyer.
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Information from: The News & Observer, http://www.newsobserver.com
(CNS): The police and officials from the Department of Agriculture (DoA) have opened an animal-cruelty case after a report was made by the Cayman Islands Humane Society on Friday. A representative from the charity called 911 when around 3:30pm a dog with burns along its body was brought to the shelter by its owner looking for medical assistance. Officials believe that the dog’s burns are chemical in nature and may be the result of a misguided attempt to control external parasites.
But the Animal Welfare Officer dispatched to the call who made contact with the dog’s owner said the case remains under investigation regarding both the source of the burns and allegations of neglect. Anyone who may have information to assist with this investigation is asked to call the DoA’s Animal Welfare Officer at 947-3090.
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Billy Baldwin isn't angry at Trump for hitting on wife, just his 'hypocrisy' “I resent the hypocrisy of Trump pointing the finger at Al Franken while 16 women have accused HIM of sexual assault,” Baldwin tweeted early Tuesday morning.
Billy Baldwin claims Trump hit on his wife Baldwin claimed his wife Chynna Phillips rebuffed The Donald during a party at the Plaza Hotel.
The Pacific Palisades Garden Club will host Melvin Widawski on Monday, Feb. 5 at 7:30 p.m. for a bonsai demonstration. The demonstration takes place at the Pacific Palisades Woman’s Club.
Widawski is a member of local bonsai groups and become interested in the art of bonsai after he retired from UCLA many years ago. From early on, he determined that bonsai was a multi-dimensional art form which took many years to learn about and master. Widawski frequently gives bonsai presentations throughout the Los Angeles area.
His talk will focus on all the elements which comprise bonsai, and he will do a bonsai demonstration to showcase the different elements of this form of Japanese art.
There will be a drawing at this garden club meeting and the winner will get to take home Widawki’s demonstration piece. Drawing tickets are $5 each.
For more information, visit http://www.pacpalgardenclub.org/.
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It's going to be busy in Collingswood on Saturday, Aug. 19. The Collingswood Craft & Fine Arts Festival will take place during the day, then at 5 p.m. the first Collingswood Night Market will kick off.
The Craft & Fine Arts Festival, an annual event, will take place over two days. Normally, on the Saturday evening of the festival the streets are empty and silent.
Crafters selling jewelry, photography and handmade goods close their tents at 5 p.m. and Haddon Avenue stays closed off to traffic.
This year, there will be lots of activity in the car-free streets.
The Night Market will include a sidewalk sale, family-friendly games and an outdoor dining area with food & drink specials.
There will be a free outdoor movie screening and mini-concert, too.
For the fitness fanatics, there will be an outdoor cycling class and family-friendly yoga.
Saturday, Aug. 19
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The second round of the Arabic Reading Challenge competition in Qatar was launched yesterday with the participation of 215 schools. The event will continue until April 19. This stage of the competition aims to select the best ten winners from each of the ten areas identified by the Ministry.
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Peter Schiff
Mr. Schiff began his investment career as a financial consultant with Shearson Lehman Brothers, after having earned a degree in finance and accounting from U.C. Berkeley in 1987. A financial professional for more than twenty years, he joined Euro Pacific in 1996 and served as its President until December 2010, when he became CEO. An expert on money, economic theory, and international investing, he is a highly sought after speaker at conferences and symposia around the world. He served as an economic advisor to the 2008 Ron Paul presidential campaign and ran unsuccessfully for the U.S. Senate in Connecticut in 2010.
Emergency crews responded to a house fire Friday morning in which one person was found badly injured in the backyard of the home.
It happened on Harry Drive near Wooddale Boulevard in Baton Rouge.
The Baton Rouge Fire Department reported a man was taken to the hospital in critical condition. Firefighters said he had climbed through a window to escape the flames.
Firemen are searching the home for other possible victims.
The cause of the fire has not been determined.
The Baton Rouge Police Department and State Fire Marshal's Office are also on the scene.
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April 7 Australian shares are likely to gain on Friday, with higher oil prices supporting energy stocks, while investors may be cautious awaiting the outcome of a meeting between China's President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump. Investors are anxious for news on China-U.S. trade relations and discussions on reining in North Korea's nuclear weapons program, according to market participants. The local share price index futures rose 0.3 percent, or 16 points, to 5,864.0, a 7.715-point premium to the underlying S&P/ASX 200 index close. The benchmark fell 0.3 percent in the previous session. New Zealand's benchmark S&P/NZX 50 index fell 0.2 percent, or 14.33 points, to 7,275.19 in early trade. (Reporting by Suhail Hassan Bhat in Bengaluru)
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The ITV show has dealt Michelle (played by Kym Marsh) a tough hand recently, after she was kidnapped and held in the boot of Will’s (Leon Ockenden) locked car.
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URBANA, Ill. (WAND)- A federal judge has pushed back the trial date for a Ford County man accused of a string of crimes including the bombing of a Minnesota mosque.
Michael Hari, along with three other men from Clarence, is charged with possessing a machine gun, conspiracy to interfere with commerce by threats and violence, and possession of firearms by a felon. The men may also face federal charges in Minnesota.
At a hearing Friday, Judge Colin Bruce vacated a planned trial date on June 5 and set a new trial date for August 21. Hari is next due in court for a pretrial conference July 27. The trial is expected to last about seven days, according to a court filing.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, received H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, at Shindagha Heritage today, where they exchanged Ramadan greetings and prayed to Allah the Almighty to revisit the religious occasion with good and wellbeing to our leadership, people and the nation.
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The largest paddling event in the entire state of Mississippi went off without a hitch today in Ocean Springs.
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London's Regent Street was cordoned off and evacuated after emergency services were scrambled to Hamley's toy store amid concerns over a 'suspicious package'.
Police told customers to leave the famous toy store at 3pm today, according to Scotland Yard.
Traffic was diverted and shoppers moved to a safe location as officers investigated, but the package was deemed not to be a danger to the public.
London's Regent Street was cordoned off and evacuated after emergency services were scrambled to Hamley's toy store
Officers were called after reports of a 'suspicious package' in Hamleys, but the item was not found to be dangerous
Westminster Police later reopened roads and shoppers were allowed back into the store.
The force tweeted: 'Roads re-opened at Regent St. A non suspicious item recovered from Hamleys. Thanks for cooperating.'
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Wexford’s public representatives remain divided on the repealing of the eighth amendment of the constitution
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A Chichester resident has launched a plea for help in reuniting lost photographs with its owner after they were discovered in Runcton.
Jasmine Bailey shared the pictures on Saturday after they were found by her dad in Vinnetrow Road, in hope that the owner would recognise them.
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She said: “My dad was driving and saw all these photographs flying about in the road.
“He stopped and picked them up, but some are damaged where they have been run over.
“Some are in clear plastic folders and some are just loose. They are mostly family photos and probably very precious to someone.
“They look like they are from the 60’s, mostly kids and holidays. Please share and hopefully they can be reunited with the owner.”
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A grandfather who went missing for five days has been found safe and well.
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1300-1399 Morson Road; 39209 Jackson Highway 4100-4499 US Hwy 80 W
When water pressure is restored, a precautionary boil water notice will be in effect for these locations.
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Carmelo and La La Anthony have separated after nearly seven years of marriage and over a decade together, according to TMZ.
Though TMZ reported that the couple currently has no plans to file for a divorce, they are living separately after a difficult few months involving Anthony’s in-question New York Knicks career. Sources told the outlet that the split is amicable.
NBA star Carmelo, 32, and La La, 37, wed in 2010—nearly six years after they first got engaged on Christmas Day 2004. They have one son, Kiyan, 10.
The longtime couple have dealt with rumors of marital strife before: in 2015, they were all smiles at New York Fashion Week after reports that the athlete had cheated.
On their anniversary last year, La La had sweet words for her husband, sharing a wedding photo on social media and writing, “‘If you live to be a hundred, I want to live that long minus one day, so I never have to live without you.’”
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Report informs referring to the RIA Nosvosti, the decision was caused by rise of cases of export of prohibited goods from these countries.
Rosselkhoznadzor disclosed that the number of cases increased regarding import of prohibited goods ostensibly produced in these countries.
“In order to prevent the entry of prohibited goods in Russian territory Rosselkhoznadzor requires that the accurate address of producer should be indicated at the time of packing. Otherwise, the goods will be held until their origin is clarified,” says statement.
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Prosecutors say Ramiya’s mother identified Rushing as a suspect, and another defendant still awaits trial.
According to the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette , Rushing will be eligible for parole after 21 years.
A month after Ramiya’s killing, 3-year-old Acen King was killed in an apparent road-rage case in Little Rock. The alleged shooter in that case awaits trial.
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Information from: Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, http://www.arkansasonline.com
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NASHVILLE — Kevin Fiala scored on a backhander 16:44 into overtime, and the Nashville Predators rallied from a 2-0 deficit in the third period to push the Blackhawks to the brink of elimination with a 3-2 victory early Tuesday morning in Game 3 of the first-round series.
Filip Forsberg scored twice in the third period to force overtime. Pekka Rinne made 34 saves, even with his franchise playoff scoreless streak ending early in the second period at 141 minutes, 5 seconds.
Game 4 is Thursday night in Nashville.
Dennis Rasmussen and Patrick Kane each scored the first goals this series for the Western Conference's No. 1 seed.
But the Blackhawks, winners of three Stanley Cup titles in the past seven years, now trail 0-3 for the first time since the 2011 quarterfinals. They lost that series in seven games to Vancouver.
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Hate's Adam Buszko had the following to say about the Daniel Rusilowicz created album artwork: "The drawing on the cover depicts a nighthawk (Polish: lelek), a nocturnal bird that was treated with great respect by Slavic tribes in pre-Christian times.
"Nighthawks were believed to bring souls to this world and take them away from dying people. In that case they gathered in big numbers screeching for long hours. So they were called messengers of death". As this album has different Slavic references, we chose Nighthawk as a symbol that best conveys its meaning."
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9 Walk Through Fire
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The Israeli actress was surprised to see that the package had two cups, finally taking a bite.
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The Nigerian currency gained 54 kobo to exchange at N360, stronger than N360.54 traded on Monday, while it was sold at N305.7 to the dollar at the CBN window.
Trading at the Bureau De Change (BDC) window saw the Naira close at N362 to the dollar while the Pound Sterling and the Euro closed at N510 and N445, respectively.
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News Agency of Nigeria reports that with the 22billion dollars Diaspora remittance recorded in 2017 and the increase in external reserves to about 47 billion dollars, the Naira may be on its way to greater stability.
It’s Monday and that means it’s time for the 6 Sports Play of the Week. This week we stop at Sunday’s baseball game between the visiting Ohio State Buckeyes and the home Spartans. A long shot off a Buckeye bat turns into a demonstration of hillclimbing in right-center field. It’s an acrobatic catch and that’s good enough to be our Play of the Week.
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MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia University has become a regional partner of a network that works to provide computer science education opportunities to students in kindergarten through high school.
The university’s Center for Excellence in STEM Education announced last week it was selected as a regional partner of Code.org.
Center Director Gay Stewart says the partnership is a way to help make sure West Virginia students have necessary skills while improving jobs and economic growth.
The center is creating CodeWV to support increased accessibility to computer science for students in K-12 public schools across the state, including offering professional development to educators.
GREENVILLE, Pennsylvania (WKBN) – After being outscored in the opening half 19-16, Rocky Grove won 39-36 over Greenville to win the Region 2 championship.
The Orioles were led by Travis Perry’s 17 points (3-4 FT). Connor Curran finished with 15 (3-5 FT). Rocky Grove suffered their second setback of the season against Greenville at home (41-24) on January 20. Since that loss the O’s have won seven in a row.
Joe Batt paced Greenville with 16 points on 4 three-point baskets. Tyler Kincaid and Michael Blaney both tallied 9 points each. Kincaid also had 7 rebounds.
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Prime Minister Boyko Borisov will be on a working visit to London at the invitation of British Prime Minister Teresa May on December 11th, reported BGNES.
Borisov and May will discuss the possibilities for wider cooperation between the two countries in the field of security and management of migration flows.
The potential of trade and economic relations between Bulgaria and the United Kingdom will be examined, the government's press service announced.
The visit of the Bulgarian Prime Minister to the British capital is a continuation of the talks that the two leaders held in Tallinn in October.
The frontage road work will consist of replacing all existing pavement, adding curb and gutter and installing a sidewalk on the side of the road.
Additionally, the road will be given a center turn lane and a northbound right turn lane on 44th Ave. will be added. A study showed that about 80 percent of westbound traffic turns north at the intersection.
Access to businesses on the frontage road will be available at all times, however, there could be slight delays in traffic flow, according to an advisory issued by the city.
Central Specialities is doing the work. The project will be funded by a combination of federal and state funds.
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. – Clemson relied on Cupid to help them overcome a couple of heartbreaks, responding with a Valentine’s day win over Wake Forest.
On the high school level, the Goose Creek girls & Burke Lady Bulldogs dominated their first-round playoff opponents but Wando was upset by Dutch Fork.
The Porter-Gaud boys squeaked past Pinewood Prep, 53-50. The Cyclones have a first-round bye in the SCISA playoffs (which tip off this weekend).
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With Wall Street’s easily criminally-manipulated Bitcoin futures contracts officially launching Sunday night, all eyes are on Bitcoin and the crypto space. Will the master manipulators succeed in bringing the Bitcoin price down? The shorts are certainly foaming at the mouth, but Bitcoin is a 24/7/365 market and Clif High’s data suggests that the Bitcoin futures experiment will be a dismal failure. With the market cap of the top 100 crypto currencies around $415 Billion US Dollars, the stakes couldn’t be higher. And Frank Holmes the Chairman of HIVE Blockchain has placed a large portion of his bet on the cryptos. HIVE Blockchain is not only mining fresh coins, it’s hoarding them for long term price appreciation. HIVE Blockchian Technologies trades on the OTC as PRELF.
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MINNEAPOLIS, March 31 Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank President Neel Kashkari said Friday that policymakers at the U.S. central bank want to shrink the Fed's massive balance sheet.
"There is interest among FOMC members to start to shrink the balance sheet in a gradual and predictable way," Kashkari said at a banking conference in Minneapolis, referring to the Federal Open Market Committee, which makes the Fed's monetary policy decisions. He added that the U.S. economy is still coming up short on both inflation and employment, so "there's no reason to hurry up and raise rates."
Kashkari was the lone dissenter this month on the Fed's decision to raise the U.S. short-term borrowing rate target a quarter of a percentage point, the third increase since the Great Recession. (Reporting by Ann Saphir; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative’s annual membership meetings, held in each county served by the utility, are an opportunity to celebrate with its members. The Perry County meeting will take place next Monday, October 9, at Perry County High School.
Registration begins at 6:30 p.m., and the meeting starts at 7:00. Poster contest winners and a video are on the agenda.
Each adult in attendance will receive a free gift (while supplies last). There will also be door prize drawings for “Prize Packs” for the Grand Ole Opry and Nashville Predators, as well as five $100 electric bill credits.
For those of you in attendance at Winterfest, you may have met Jake Maples and Kris Nielsen. They are the lead instructors at North Coast Jiu Jitsu located at 131 Main St in Downtown Vista.
Their new facility offers self defense classes, kids programs, and for those with a more competitive side full scale competitions. They believe that a strong academy will promote self defense and healthy competition. They are honored to be able to pass on the benefits of Jiu Jitsu – Confidence, Respect, Honor, Loyalty, Strength, and Friendship. North Coast Jiu Jitsu also has a gym with a functional weight training facility and offer boot camp classes to promote strength and weight loss.
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Talk Leeds United are moving to re-sign striker Ross McCormack from Aston Villa has been played down.
McCormack banged in the goals for Leeds between 2010 and 2014, when he was sold by now former Whites owner Massimo Cellino to Fulham.
He continued to score on a regular basis at Craven Cottage, but a 2016 switch to Aston Villa has brought bad times for the Scot, who has been widely tipped to exit Villa Park this summer.
It has been suggested that Leeds have put the feelers out over a potential move to take McCormack back to Elland Road.
But according to the Yorkshire Evening Post, there is little noise coming from the Leeds camp to suggest a deal for McCormack is in the works.
Fultz (shoulder) will be sidelined for Friday's preseason affair against the Celtics, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Fultz was originally listed as probable for the game, but his condition seemingly hasn't improved as expected. There's still no indication that it will have a risk of spilling into the regular season, so the 76ers are likely just playing it safe with their rookie.
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They should station paramedics with stretchers in the foyer of the Noël Coward. Not so much because this fearless, savagely funny satire on Irish Republican terrorism, first staged by the RSC in 2001, is the bloodiest play to have flowed from the pen of Martin McDonagh to date. But because it stars Aidan Turner.
As if the summer wasn’t steamy enough, Poldark’s treading the boards. Are people excited? Put it this way – when the 35-year-old heartthrob makes his entrance, there’s an explosion of applause.
The Lieutenant of Inishmore is an inspired choice for the West End debut of this dashing Irishman – who has thus far only treated his native Dublin to displays of his theatrical abilities. It...
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CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — The latest on mayoral elections in Venezuela (all times local):
10:20 p.m.
Venezuela’s ruling socialist party has swept most state capitals and major cities in Sunday’s mayoral elections that were boycotted by several opposition parties.
Electoral authorities say the ruling party won in 41 of 42 cities where winners were declared according to early official results. The opposition even lost in strongholds such as Maracaibo and the Caracas-area district of Sucre.
Around 47 percent of eligible voters cast ballots. That was down from 58 percent in municipal elections four years ago.
Three of the four major opposition parties refused to field candidates in Sunday’s contests because of irregularities and allegations of fraud detected in recent gubernatorial elections.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Paul Ryan has highlighted on Twitter a school secretary benefiting from the Republican tax overhaul, then deleted the tweet after online criticism that he is cheering an increase of $1.50 a week.
The Associated Press reported on Thursday that changes in tax withholding were sparking bigger paychecks, citing as one example Julia Ketchum of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, whose check went up $1.50 a week.
Ryan on Saturday posted a Tweet noting the secretary’s increase and linking to the AP story. He has posted several other examples of worker pay increases and bonuses since the overhaul, some as much as $1,000.
Ryan’s spokeswoman didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.
WWE legend Ric Flair has been hospitalized with “tough medical issues.”
The 68-year-old was hospitalized over the weekend for “routine monitoring”, according to a tweet from Legacy Talent Agency.
Yes,Ric in hosp 4routine monitoring.No reason2panic.Yes,many thx2his fiancé&hospstaff.No excuses Ric wld want u2go out 2nite NaturBoy style! — MelindaMorrisZanoni (@LegacyTalentCEO) August 13, 2017
But that all changed on Sunday night when Flair’s reps posted: “We need your prayers, positive energy, and well wishes for our Living Legend as he is dealing with some tough medical issues.”
Are u a Fan/Friend of Ric Flair?If so, we need prayers & positive energy 4 our Living Legend as he is dealing w/some tough medical issues🙏🏻 — MelindaMorrisZanoni (@LegacyTalentCEO) August 14, 2017
It is unknown at this time what exactly the medical issues are.
This is a developing story. Check back for details.
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Gov. Snyder approves cybersecurity FOIA exemptions
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Open-records disclosures can no longer include information on cybersecurity plans and vulnerabilities in Michigan.
Gov. Rick Snyder signed legislation Monday that allows for the exclusion of cybersecurity information shared with Michigan State Police and other government bodies. The changes cleared the Legislature in a bill sponsored by Republican Rep. Brandt Iden of Oshtemo earlier this month.
Supporters say the exemption reassures companies that sensitive information shared with officials in the event of a security breach does not surface in public-records requests under Michigan's Freedom of Information Act.
The exclusion also applies to requests that could trigger future security breaches. The Michigan Press Association opposes the curtailment, saying it allows for excessive exemption-taking.
Last week, the state announced that a recent audit found phishing vulnerabilities among its public employees.
XXXTENTACION is locked in with Joey Bada$$ working on their upcoming joint mixtape. And just like Joey did earlier in the week, he delivers a new solo record tilted “Shining Like The Northstar”. You can download it now on iTunes.
What grades would you give the Syracuse Orange basketball team for its 59-44 loss to Virginia on Saturday at the Carrier Dome? What marks would you give the offense? The defense? What's your overall grade?
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Showing is an opportunity for horses and ponies to compete side by side with others of the same type — from hunters and working hunters to show ponies and native breeds, plus cobs, hacks, seniors and many more.
The winter showing circuit comes to an end in March, with riders battling for prestigious titles at winter championships, such as the Ponies UK Winter Classic and the BSPS Winter Championships.
Once the summer scene gets underway, qualifiers for the Royal International Horse Show at Hickstead in July are hotly contested. Royal Windsor in May is also in most riders’ diaries, whether as a competitor or spectator.
Then all eyes turn to society summer championships and qualifiers for October’s Horse of the Year Show, where a supreme horse and pony is crowned, and top-class workers, hunters, hacks, cobs — plus many more — come under the spotlight. For natives and senior in-hand and ridden equines, their moment to shine comes at Olympia in December.
Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc.(LOS ANGELES) — It’s game on for Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart and company, as Sony has greenlit a sequel to the 2017 blockbuster, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle.
The announcement was made at Sony’s CinemaCon presentation in Las Vegas on Monday, according to Variety.
The film starred Johnson and Hart, along with Jack Black, and Marvel movie star Karen Gillan as video game avatars to a group of high school students who are mysteriously sucked into the game.
The movie outperformed expectations, earning $400 million stateside and nearly $1 billion worldwide — becoming Sony Pictures’ highest-grossing film ever.
The sequel is slated for a December 2019 release.
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NEW YORK (AP) — In Washington, even a name change is fraught with political drama.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is pushing to be referred to as the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, a surface level, but notable change for the agency tasked with protecting consumers against debt collectors and banks.
Officials say the change reflects the bureau’s legal name, but critics say it underscores the abrupt ideological turn the bureau has taken since Trump-appointee Mick Mulvaney took over. The 2010 Dodd-Frank Act did create a “Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection” but that name has rarely been used, except occasionally in court filings.
Under Mulvaney, the bureau has proposed revisiting the regulations and policies the Obama administration put in place, and has also reduced the number of enforcement actions it has taken.
Saturday Musica: JT Meier
Beloved musician JT Meier will be back at Coria on Saturday, December 16th for our farewell Saturday Musica before we close for the Holiday season! Come help us send off 2017 in style with rock classics and amazing wine... Salud!
Besiktas have confirmed the signing of former Liverpool and Ajax winger Ryan Babel on a two-and-a-half-year contract.
The Dutchman had been searching for a new club following the expiry of a short-term contract at Deportivo La Coruna, for whom he scored four goals in 11 LaLiga appearances.
Babel's move to Besiktas represents a return to Turkey for the 30-year-old, who spent two seasons at Kasimpasa from 2013 to 2015.
The 42-cap Netherlands international scored 14 goals during that spell and will hope to rediscover that form as second-placed Besiktas chase the Super Lig title.
The defending champions are one point adrift of surprise leaders Istanbul Basaksehir after 16 matches.
Babel will be paid €1.2million during the 2016-17 season before picking up €2.1m in each of the subsequent two campaigns.
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Moncada went 1-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Sunday's 14-6 loss to the Royals.
The hit was just the fourth of the season against a left-hander for the switch-hitting Moncada, who is batting .148 with nine strikeouts over 27 at-bats against southpaws. He told Brian Sandolow of the Chicago Sun-Times that he feels "good batting right-handed" but hasn't had the chance to face many lefties since being called up. More so than batting right-handed, Moncada's problems at the plate revolve around off-speed pitches. Opposing pitchers know he can hit a fastball, but the rookie is unlikely to see many until he shows he can lay off the junk.
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A Kitchener elementary school was placed in hold and secure Wednesday afternoon due to police action in the surrounding neighbourhood.
The hold and secure was enacted near the end of the school day at Alpine Public School on Lucerne Drive.
A large police presence was seen in the nearby area around Block Line and Strasburg roads, including a tactical unit and police dogs. Their purpose was not immediately clear.
The Waterloo Region District School Board said all staff and students were safe, and would remain in the school until the area had been cleared by police. That happened after about 15 minutes.
A hold and secure is a procedure in which people are not allowed to enter or leave a school building, but may move around freely inside.
A medic was trying to give her aid, Holmdel Patch reports, when she bit the uniformed EMT worker. New Jersey State Police say Chirichiello was also charged with kicking state troopers as they were trying to subdue and arrest her, considered a fourth-degree crime in the state.
Disturbed are on the road in support of their sixth album Immortalized, which was released last year. Frontman David Draiman recently recalled feeling "out of place" at his audition with the group 20 years ago. Read more here.
Hayden Scott Hames blessed us with his beautiful and precious presence for 11 weeks before returning to the Lord on December 3, 2017.
During Hayden' s short time with us, he was loved by all those around him and touched many hearts.
Hayden is survived by, and will be greatly missed by his father and mother, Andrew and Sierra Hames; big brother Ewan; paternal grandparents Jason and Melodie Hames and Chris & Brooke Gray; maternal grandparents Ralph and Julia Jones; great grandparents Barry & Cynthia Penzel; aunts Corey, Kyla, Alicy, Haley, Katelyn, Sierra and Jessa, Chelsea, Krista, Antonette; uncles Chase, Christian, Blake, Charlie, David, Nick; cousins Elyssia and Eladio and many more family members.
A Memorial Service for Hayden will be held on December 16, 2017 3:00 pm at Shadow Mountain Church, 1311 Centerville Lane, Gardnerville, NV 89410
Memorial Donations can be made at Greater Nevada Credit Union through the Hayden Memorial Fund #884914089
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Nobody wants to take responsibility for Mariah Carey’s New York Eve’s flop of a performance which means we now have a classic he said/she said situation on our hands. Hours following her trainwreck show, the iconic entertainer blamed the disaster on “sh*t happening” while her representative further clarified that it was technical difficulties beyond Carey’s control that ruined her performance. Now a source within Carey’s camp is claiming the star was actually sabotaged, a claim Dick Clark Productions denies.
× Source: Tulane still interested in Scott, who announces transfer from LSU
Tulane pursued him once, and may do soon again.
A source told WGNO Sports that the Green Wave are still interested in former Louisiana Mr. Football, quarterback Lindsey Scott.
Scott announced via twitter Monday morning that he will transfer from LSU. He signed with the Tigers in the class of 2016, but redshirted.
A source said Scott could choose to play at a junior college. If so, he could transfer after the 2017 season, and have three years of eligibility.
Scott led Zachary high school to the 2015 class 5A championship. He was voted Mr. Football in Louisiana after piling up more than 5 thousand yards of offense, and accounting for 61 touchdowns.
In a statement released by LSU, head coach Ed Orgeron confirmed Scott’s announcement.
“I had a very good talk with Lindsey this morning and we talked about his future,” Orgeron said. “He is a great young man from a great family. We wish him all of the best in the future.”
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The newest way to bet on bitcoin arrived on Sunday, with futures of the cryptocurrency that has taken Wall Street by storm starting trading for the first time.
FILE PHOTO: A Bitcoin ATM is seen at the Bitcoin Center NYC in New York City, U.S. on November 27, 2017. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo
The first bitcoin future <0#XBT:> trades kicked off at 6 p.m. (2300 GMT) on CBOE Global Markets Inc’s (CBOE.O) CBOE Futures Exchange.
Bitcoin January futures XBTG8 were at $15,940, with 398 contracts traded, after having opened at $15,460.
The futures are cash-settled contracts based on the auction price of bitcoin in U.S. dollars on the Gemini Exchange, which is owned and operated by virtual currency entrepreneurs Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss.
On Sunday, bitcoin was up 2.62 percent at $14,990 on the Luxembourg-based Bitstamp exchange. On the Gemini Exchange, it was at $15,600.
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Nobody has the illusion that after four years there won’t be any problems left and that everything will be solved. This is impossible, these are problems that have been piling up for 20 to 25 years. The capital has been disfigured in every way possible, and the result is pretty obvious. However, if we don’t take specific steps today, trust me, progress of this city will be impossible.
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JACKSON, MI - Fireworks lit up the night sky and Cascade Falls below at Sparks Foundation County Park on Tuesday, July 3 as part of the annual tradition for the community. Members of Jackson and surrounding communities could enjoy music, food, and fireworks starting at dusk.
People of all ages attended the annual show including Jason Graham and his son Ben, 3. Though living in surrounding communities, Graham said he makes a habit of stopping through town.
"I've lived here since I was three," he said. "I always come back here and hook back up with family."
Others, like Jason Trikes of Farmington Hills, enjoy the sights with goals in mind.
Armed with camera and tripod, Trikes has been attending the annual tradition for 16 years.
FOXBORO, Mass. (WPRI) — With the Patriots set to face off against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Patriot Place is hosting a rally.
The event will be held from 3-5 p.m. Saturday afternoon outside Splitsville and Howl at the Moon.
This is a free event, featuring a petting zoo with five goats, in honor of the number of championships for Tom Brady and him being considered the “Greatest Of All Time”. It will also include green screen photo opportunities, Patriots-themed face painting and many other activities.
Fans can also sign a Patriots banner to wish the team good luck in Sunday’s Big Game.
Winter Skate will also be offering free skating to fans wearing their Pats gear to the rink from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
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Jonathan J.H. Crow, 20, state Route 164, Lisbon, charged with helping Jason R.S. Gish drugs on June 27, 2015, and again on July 1, 2015.
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With New Year’s Day falling on Sunday, today is the official holiday, so government offices are closed today, and local school kids are getting another day on their winter break. Post Offices are closed today, and there’s no regular mail delivery. Public libraries are closed, as are most banks. River Cities Transit is on regular schedules, as is Waste Control.
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The Government Chief Whip Ruth Nakabirwa has reassured Ugandans that kidnaps and recent cases of murder will soon be contained.
Nankabirwa has told journalists that the government has taken on the matter with great concern.
She however says that it is unfortunate that most of the cases reported involve family members or relatives faking their own kidnaps.
She now says the security organs have mounted a syndicated crackdown on such incidents.
Roy Moore's Wife We're Not Anti-Semites ... Some of Our Best Lawyers Are Jews
Roy Moore's Wife Responds to Anti-Semitic Claims
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Roy Moore and his wife rolled out that old tried-and-true response to allegations they're anti-Semitic -- pointing out they employ Jews.
Kayla Moore was speaking at an event for her husband Monday night in Alabama, on the eve of the special Senate election, when she made the cringeworthy comment.
Kayla Moore, wife of Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore, accuses media of painting couple as anti-Semitic. pic.twitter.com/Vcczj6pNPv — NBC News (@NBCNews) December 12, 2017
Kayla said the "fake news" would have you believe they don't care for Jews, and she wanted to set the record straight once and for all. Not sure this shout-out to their legal team will get the job done, but here it is.
Kayla added some of their closest friends are Jewish, too. Seriously. That's almost word-for-word how she said it.
As the Moore's inner circle might say ... oy vey!
They study science and radical gender theory and train for the coming “Day of Reckoning” and eventual “womancipation.” But until then, the plan is to shoot revolutionary, empowering girl-on-girl pornography, as a statement that men are “surplus and redundant,” and, to keep the lights on. In an additional wrinkle, right out of “The Beguiled,” one of the girls, Isolde (Kita Updike) brings home a wounded anticapitalist vandal — a man! — and hides him in the basement while he convalesces. With secrets piling on secrets, they’re bound to spill out, and under Big Mother’s roof, the repercussions are extreme.
MR ENOS ELIJAH THOMAS better known as DURKEY of Riley and Carrierre died on Friday December 1st at the age of 61. The funeral takes place on Wednesday December 13th at the Evesham Seventh Day Adventist Church. The body lies at the church from 1:00 pm. The service begins at 2:00 pm. Burial will be ta the Windsor Cemetery.
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Liverpool are being heavily linked with a deal for Lyon star Fekir, who could be on the move this summer.
The France international, who is currently preparing for the World Cup in Russia, has been earmarked as a priority Klopp target.
Liverpool have already got their first summer transfer out of the way - landing Fabinho from Monaco for £40million on Monday.
And the Liverpool Echo have now delved into why Klopp is keen for Fekir to join.
The player has been a huge hit at Lyon ever since making his debut in 2013.
Alongside Memphis Depay and Mariano Diaz, Fekir helped Lyon secure a Champions League spot, finishing third behind PSG and Monaco.
He visited a relief camp at Bhismak Nagar LP School and had an interaction with the affected people who were taking shelter in the camp. He instructed the officials to take prompt measures to give flood relief to the affected people. He also distributed a few relief materials among the affected people in the camp.
The Chief Minister also visited erosion-affected areas of Kundil river. Later, he told the mediaperson that effective measures would be taken to check the erosion soon. The CM was accompanied by Lakhimpur MP Pradan Baruah, Sadiya MLA Bolin Chetia and Tinsukia DC Oinam Charan Kumar Singh.
The flood situation in Sadiya Subdivision and Doomdooma Revenue Circle is still grim.
Rielly picked up an assist Sunday in Toronto's 5-4 overtime win over Detroit in the Centennial Classic.
Rielly has just two assists in his last 10 games and one goal in 36 games this season. He's logging heavy minutes, but he isn't producing offensively ... at least, not yet. Rielly is a fantastic skating defender in today's NHL, but he may never be the offensive force his fantasy owners hope for.
ASPEN, Colo. — Aspen is the first city in Colorado to raise the legal age for purchasing tobacco from 18 to 21.
Aspen City Council passed the ordinance Monday in an effort to curb tobacco addiction in young adults.
Starting January 1, 2018, anyone under the age of 21 will no longer be able to purchase any tobacco products, including e-cigarettes.
The city plans to create a local tobacco sales license to ensure sellers follow the new ordinance.
It is estimated the city will forgo sales taxes of about $75,000 each year because of the age change.
Read the full story on The Denver Post.
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A 70-year-old man was killed Sunday afternoon after he was struck by a boat propeller while swimming in Newport Beach, officials said.
A group of friends, including the man, had taken the boat about a half-mile from the harbor when some entered the water, said Orange County Sheriff’s Sgt. Neil Hove.
Lt. Steve Gil told the Orange County Register that someone backed the boat toward the man to help him get back in more quickly when he was struck.
Passengers pulled the man, who was not identified, back into the boat before returning to the harbor.
Some attempted to perform CPR, Gil told the paper.
Paramedics with the Orange County Fire Authority responded to the harbor, where they pronounced the man dead, Hove said.
Police did not cite or arrest anyone, he added. The investigation is ongoing.
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Last August, Philadelphia Eagles lineman Lane Johnson made a pretty rash promise to give out "beer to everybody" if the Eagles win the Super Bowl.
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Bud Light stepped in with a pact of their own—if the Eagles "win it all," they'd provide the beer that Johnson promised.
.@LaneJohnson65 Let's make a bet. Win it all and the party is on us. Deal? https://t.co/syd5WHfsvo — Bud Light (@budlight) August 2, 2017
Johnson left a lot of wiggle room when he swore a beer to “everybody.” Who’s everybody? Is it everyone over the age of 21 at the city’s Super Bowl parade? What will this "party" look like? All we know for sure is that come Sunday night, Bud light might have a huge bar tab on its hands.
Prince Harry was treated to a flypast during his visit to the Army Aviation Centre in Middle Wallop today. The Royal, who undertook his helicopter training at the centre, was visiting the barracks to present the latest graduates with their Wings.
Russia: 1 killed when car veers onto sidewalk in Sochi
MOSCOW (AP) — A car veered onto the sidewalk and struck people near a bus stop in the Russian city of Sochi, killing one pedestrian and injuring five others.
In a video shown by state news channel Russia-24, a black car traveling at high speed on a main street veers across two lanes of traffic and crashes into the pedestrians, then plows through a railing and collides with a car travelling on a cross-street.
News reports said preliminary information suggested the driver had fallen asleep at the wheel.
Wednesday's accident occurred in the Dagomys district of Sochi, one of the 11 cities hosting soccer World Cup matches.
What shade of purple is “Purple Rain”? The Pantone Color Institute may have an idea. The color swatch manufacturer, in collaboration with Prince’s estate, has unveiled an official hue of purple in honor of the late musician. It will be named “Love Symbol #2” after the emblem Prince used for his 1992 album and which appeared…
It's always fun to learn a little something new about the great state of Texas!
If you're from Texas, you probably already know about the Prada store in Marfa. But did you know there's a tiny Target in Marathon?
Unfortunately, this Target doesn't sell food, drinks, or even clothes. It's nothing but an empty storefront, which used to be an old railroad structure.
Now, if you're wondering how it got there...that's a great question! As far as we know there is no affiliation with Target and it's been a mystery as to who put the big red bullseye on the front and side of the building. So far, no artist has come forward to claim their artwork.
How cool would it be if Target swooped in and posted up a vending machine in there?!?!?!?!
Name - Hope Diamond | Carat - 45.52 | Price - $250 million: The Blue Hope Diamond was mined in India in the early 17th century. One of its many owners is King Louis XIV of France. It is now contained in the Smithsonian Institution. It is said to be cursed and brings bad luck to anyone who wears it. (Picture: Reuters)
LONDON – Led by Benjamin Hubert, Layer creates beautiful and meaningful designs such as the world’s first 3D-printed, made-to-measure wheelchair. Now, the strategic design agency has designed its own studio workspace in a repurposed East London warehouse. Informed by the Layer branding and identity, the interior consists of generous display and multifunctional work areas.
The entrance opens directly to the main break-out space, where display box-shelves are set deep into the walls and teams can section the space according to project needs. The box-shelves, painted in Layer brand colours, make an eye-catching display to exhibit new products as they launch and showcase the studio’s work to visitors and clients.
Recycled PET acoustic dividers allow Layer to create flexible work spaces that facilitate collaboration and conversation while reducing distracting ambient noise. Lightweight Pair chairs, designed by Layer for Fritz Hansen, further encourage a dynamic approach to working.
Tommy Banks is the 28-year-old chef owner at the helm of Michelin-starred pub The Black Swan at Oldstead, where he lives on the family farm. It was rated the best restaurant in the world in 2017 according to TripAdvisor.
Now, the Great British Menu and Saturday Kitchen regular is opening a second restaurant in York, Roots, and has released a cookbook of the same name. “It’s a beautiful city, and the food scene is booming,” he says.
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“Skosh is doing amazing things with small plates, and it’s had great reviews. The head chef Neil Bentinck has Indian heritage, and it’s a fusion of Yorkshire cooking and influences from India, Japan and the Middle East. For example, he might serve a traditional...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Police rushed to downtown Kansas City Monday afternoon after suspects in a Kansas City, Kan., carjacking fled into a Kansas City, Mo., parking garage near 11th & Oak.
The large response of law enforcement came after reports of shots fired.
Police confirmed the gunfire and a police source told Fox 4 that the suspects fled into a parking garage there, where a Kansas City, Mo., police officer shot one suspect, who is reportedly not seriously injured.
Witnesses reported hearing four shots. One witness said it looked like the suspect was shot in the shoulder.
Police said the incident began as a carjacking in KCK. There are two suspects reportedly in custody.
Officers pursued a vehicle into MO. @kcpolice assisted & 2 are in custody. — Terry Zeigler (@KCKPDChief) December 11, 2017
FOX 4 is at the scene and working to learn more. We will update this story as information becomes available.
Natalie Portman welcomes a baby girl Portman and her husband welcomed a baby girl, Amalia Millepied, on Feb. 22.
A look inside Benjamin Millepied’s breakup with Paris Opera Ballet A new documentary sheds light on his troubled tenure in one of the biggest gigs in the dance world.
Natalie Portman is expecting her second child Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millepied are parents of a 5-year-old son named Aleph.
The design and funding for a new Alaska ferry are ready to go, but the federal government is not.
The Juneau Empire reports Alaska Department of Transportation Commissioner Marc Luiken Friday warned members of the state Marine Transportation Advisory Board that an effort to build a new oceangoing ferry may run into trouble with the federal government.
Under federal law, “all steel or iron products that are permanently incorporated in a Federal-aid highway construction project” must be made in a “domestic manufacturing process.”
That law holds true even if no one in the United States builds a particular part.
The only way to get around the law is to request a waiver from the administrator of the Federal Highway Administration, and President Trump has yet to appoint one.
A lawsuit involving a five-county area in northwest North Carolina and former New River Behavioral Healthcare employees was dismissed by an Superior Court judge, according to attorney Stacy Eggers IV, who represented one of the defendants in the case. Superior Court Judge Gary Gavenus dismissed the three claims of breach of contract, unjust enrichment and conversion after hearing oral arguments on March 27, according to Eggers.
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OSLO, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Norway's finance ministry has appointed a commission to assess the management of the country's $975-billion sovereign wealth fund, it said on Monday.
The commission will assess the fund's investments in equities, fixed income and real estate portfolios, and report back to the ministry by January 2018. Its conclusions will be part of a white paper due in spring 2018.
The finance ministry holds the formal responsibility for the management of the fund, while the operational management is carried out by Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM), a unit of the central bank.
The fund's management is assessed every four years.
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[India], July 4 (ANI): Congress president Rahul Gandhi kickstarted his campaigning for the next year's general elections here on Wednesday.
Rahul, who is on a two-day visit to his parliamentary constituency, met the family of the farmer who died in 'Jais Mandi' following a cardiac arrest on May 4.
Taking a jibe at the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) promise of bullet trains, he said, "It should not be called a bullet train. It should be referred to as a magic train. It will never be constructed if at all it is ever made it is going to be in Congress regime."
Rahul is also expected to go door-to-door to meet the villagers, which is being looked at as a campaigning strategy in the run-up to the 2019 general elections. (ANI)
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SAO PAULO, April 24 (Reuters) - Brazilian engineering group Odebrecht SA is in advanced talks for a “financial transaction” that will allow its construction unit to pay a bond due this week within the 30-day grace period, the company said in a statement on Tuesday.
Odebrecht is in talks with banks to try to secure new loans, Reuters reported on Thursday. In the statement, construction unit Odebrecht Engenharia e Construção said a transaction by the parent company “will allow us to honor bond payments due in April before the end of the 30-day grace period.” (Reporting by Tatiana Bautzer)
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NEW YORK — The Brooklyn Nets have hired former NBA player and Argentine guard Pablo Prigioni as an assistant coach.
The Nets also announced Tuesday that former Spurs centre Tiago Splitter was hired as a pro scout.
Prigioni spent most of his professional career in Spain and won a bronze medal with Argentina in the 2008 Olympics before coming to the New York Knicks in 2012 as a 35-year-old rookie. He spent four years in the NBA with the Knicks, Rockets and Clippers.
Splitter helped San Antonio win the 2014 NBA championship before spending the final two seasons of his seven-year career with Atlanta and Philadelphia. The Nets said Splitter, who also played for Brazil's national team, will have added duties related to player on-court development.
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Maine Gov. Paul LePage is proposing to elevate the senior director of programs in the Maine State Housing Authority to director.
Dan Brennan has a quarter century of experience with MaineHousing. His nomination must be confirmed the Maine Senate.
MaineHousing has been without a director since John Gallagher retired in January. Deputy Director Peter Merrill stepped in to fill the role on a temporary basis.
LePage said the director’s post must be filled. He said MaineHousing plays an important duty in serving “our state’s most vulnerable populations.”
Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont has put off until Tuesday a session in the regional parliament at which some leaders have called for an independence declaration, AFP reported, citing a regional government spokesman. “Puigdemont has requested to appear before parliament on Tuesday to discuss the current political situation,” the spokesman said Friday. Spain’s Constitutional Court the previous day ordered the suspension of the session initially scheduled for Monday.
At 3:46 P.M. on February 13, 2017 State Police in Valley Stream investigated a crash involving a twenty passenger school bus owned by the First Student Company, Freeport, NY. Two children on the bus were transported to the Nassau County Medical Center by ambulance for minor injuries.
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Deputies continue search for suspect who injured 13-year-old bicyclist in Ruskin
Hillsborough County deputies continue to search for a hit-and-run suspect who struck a 13-year-old bicyclist on New's Years Eve in Ruskin.
The boy was in critical condition, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Cameron Fuller, of Ruskin, was riding his bike through a marked crosswalk on U.S. 41 and State Road 674 when he was struck by an SUV at 7:20 p.m. Saturday, FHP said.
Troopers said the green 2000-06 green Chevrolet Suburban was driving south on U.S. 41 in the inside lane. The driver didn't see Fuller, troopers said, and hit the 13-year-old with the front left of the car.
The driver didn't stop and kept going south on U.S. 41. Fuller, who was not wearing a helmet, was airlifted to Tampa General Hospital.
Anyone with any information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-873-TIPS (8477).
Apple is rolling out the third tvOS 10.2.1 beta for developer testing on Apple TV. The update will likely focus on bug fixes and security improvements ahead of any new features potentially planned for tvOS 11 later this year.
tvOS 10.2.1 follows the recent release of tvOS 10.2 for Apple TV. The most recent Apple TV software update includes a new fast scrolling method and SDK improvements.
Apple also recently updated its Apple TV Remote app with Siri Remote features to work with iPad.
tvOS 10.2.1 beta is only available for registered developers. Public beta versions of iOS and macOS are available, but tvOS and watchOS betas are only available through Apple’s developer program.
As for tvOS 11, Apple will likely introduce the new software update at WWDC 2017 on June 5th.
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP)  A man is charged with making harassing phone calls to the Miami Beach Police Department and posting expletive-laced threats against officers in an online law enforcement bulletin board.
The Miami Herald (http://hrld.us/2kNEQ9W ) reports 54-year-old Ricky Weinberger was charged with threatening law enforcement and harassment during a hearing on Monday. He was booked into jail Saturday.
Authorities told the judge that police found 16 guns and 4,500 rounds of ammunition inside Weinberger's apartment.
Miami Beach police spokesman Ernesto Rodriguez says the department believes they "potentially averted a catastrophic crisis."
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An arrest report says the agency's lawyer asked Weinberger to stop making threats, to no avail. A judge also ordered him to stop. But in January he began posting on LeoAffairs.com, a non-official website for individual police departments.
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Two JMPD officers were killed when a drunk driver ploughed into a manned roadblock near Montecasino on Monday.
JOHANNESBURG - The City of Johannesburg's Public Safety Chairperson, Hilton Masera, says he will meet with the Joburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) to discuss an accident that left two officers dead.
Two JMPD officers were killed when a drunk driver ploughed into a manned roadblock near Montecasino on Monday.
Masera says the driver involved in the crash needs to be held accountable.
He visited members of the public and another JMPD officer injured in the accident in hospital.
“I decided to visit the JMPD officer in hospital and other members of the public who were victims of that accident.”
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Ministry of National Health Services is taking a number of steps to control tobacco use in the country.
According to official sources, Tobacco Control Cell of the Ministry arranged four hundred awareness sessions in which twelve thousand persons of Law Enforcement Agencies and general public were trained and sensitized on the subject.
The sources said the Cell is taking demand and supply reduction measures and a number of other steps to control epidemic of tobacco use. Tobacco use is a single largest preventable cause of death in the world and Pakistan.
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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Police are still investigating what happened in an early morning accident at a Circle K gas station located at 10th and High School Road.
One of the drivers involved told Fox 59 News that he was sitting at the gas pump around 6:30 a.m. when another vehicle came onto the business property and hit his car.
Police have yet to report on what lead up to the incident but were able to state that neither driver was injured.
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Every week I try to use at least one photo each of animal, vegetable, and mineral. Surprisingly, it turns out that the vegetable member of this trio is the toughest to keep up with, but we’re now in rose season so I’ve restocked my queue. Today’s photo is a Julia Child rose, which makes me wonder how you get a rose named after yourself. I suppose some rose breeder just has to affix your name to a rose that turns out to be popular. So how about it? Do I have any fans out there who are rose breeders?
State Police in Cadillac hosting their annual open house, while celebrating 100 years of service.
State Police host an open house every year to let the community in, to see the post and get up close and personal with the equipment troopers use on a daily basis.
This year they'll also be using it to highlight their 100th anniversary.
They had patrol cars on display along with their rollover simulator and emergency response team.
State Police say this is one of the best ways to connect with the community around them.
“It's something we really like to do for the community so they can come out and talk to us because many times the only contact they get to have with us is if they have an accident or if they've had some other sort of contact,” said 1st Lt. Frank Keck, Post Commander.
Troopers also had their K-9 team and bomb squad doing demonstrations.
Better than expected quarterly earnings reports are, once again, giving life to the markets. This morning Wall Street is expected to benefit as tech stock shares are gaining with a recent report of $9.5 billion in profits for Google owner Alphabet. Netflix and Apple are both still feeding investor appetites for tech stocks with their recent earnings reports.
Tim Hortons and Burger King owner Restaurant Brands International also reported better than expected earnings last quarter. However, Tim Hortons by itself saw a slight dip in business by .003.
On Bay Street experts say the TSX is looking at another positive start as oil prices continue to grow worldwide. Crude prices are edging higher this morning with Western Texas Intermediate up to 69.07 a barrel and Brent Crude climbing to 74.21. Analysts say the slump in US crude supply and concerns over geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are fueling the growth.
The Loonie is steady at 77.85 cents US.
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BRIDGEPORT — Police say a Connecticut pastor faces charges after he forged deed documents and sold a church worth more than $1 million to himself for $1.
The Connecticut Post reports that Bishop Franklin Fountain is charged with first-degree larceny and second-degree forgery. He was released Wednesday on a promise to appear in court.
Bridgeport police say they received a complaint from the church’s board of directors and members of Fountain’s family that Fountain had allegedly altered the deed documents and sold the church to himself.
The CT Post reports that records show Fountain owns the church and property valued at $1.5 million.
Fountain said the case is “ridiculous” and that he expects “this will all be worked out.”
Goodwill Job Fair
Get your resume ready. Goodwill will host a job fair on Tuesday, August 15th. It will run from 10 AM to 2 PM at the Goodwill Career Solutions Office on South Highland in Jackson. Bring your resume along with a photo id and social security card or birth certificate. Employers are looking to fill at least 80 positions.
LONDON (AP) — Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are striking a different note with the music for their upcoming wedding, mixing gospel with choral works as the soundtrack for what they pledge will be a joyful occasion.
Kensington Palace said Tuesday that Harry and his American fiancee "have taken a great deal of interest and care" in selecting the wedding music. The palace says there will be performances by the St George's Chapel choir and Karen Gibson and The Kingdom Choir, a gospel group from southeast England.
The performers include 19-year-old cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason, who says he was "bowled over" when Markle called to ask him to play during the ceremony.
The couple has revealed details of their May 19 upcoming wedding over several weeks, with more to come.
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The Los Angeles Clippers reportedly plan to announce that the team is closing in on building an arena in Inglewood, according to Brad Turner of the Los Angeles Times.
The Clippers' lease at the Staples Center ends in 2024. The Lakers and Kings also share the arena, which is owned by Anschutz Entertainment Group.
The Clippers had discussed joining the Rams and Chargers in the sports and entertainment district that Stan Kroenke is building in Inglewood. It will host the Super Bowl in 2022 and may play a big role if Los Angeles is awarded the 2024 or 2028 Olympics.
The Exclusive Negotiating Agreement for 22 acres of land between Prairie and Yukon Avenue south of Century Boulevard would be subject to approval by the Inglewood City Council, according to the LA Daily News. If approved, the Clippers and the city would have 160 days to solidify a deal.
Owner Steve Ballmer has previously voiced his opinion and hopes for building a basketball-only venue.
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — How hot is it outside? Apparently, hot enough for a Newport News man to bake a dozen cookies on his car’s dashboard.
Joseph B. B. Quinn is going viral after he posted photos on Facebook showing a baking pan, a baking sheet, and a dozen chocolate chip cookies on his dashboard.
Quinn, who recently moved from Connecticut, says it was around 92 or 93 degrees outside and blistering 105 degrees inside his car.
After leaving the cookies in direct sunlight for two hours, he had a dozen chocolate chip cookies.
“I baked cookies in my car today. Yes, they’re tasty. Yes, my car smells like fresh cookies. Yes, it’s very nice,” he posted.
“If there was a line that defined if a cookie was done or not, these ones were just above it. It was hot, but not hot enough to bring them to that preferred golden brown,” Quinn told Fox 10 Phoenix.
The Facebook post has been shared more than 54,000 times and counting.
NEW YORK (AP) - A New York City taxi driver who appeared to be resting was actually dead in his parked vehicle for about 18 hours.
The New York Times says 59-year-old Mehari Bokrezion (bahk-REH'-zee-uhn) died of cardiovascular disease around lunchtime on Aug. 8. He had pulled over in an area of Manhattan where drivers are allowed to rest for an hour. He wasn't found until the next morning.
When the driver failed to go home, his worried wife and brother traced his GPS device with help from his garage. At around the same time a passer-by noticed the driver hadn't moved and called 911.
The SoHo neighborhood where the driver was found bustles with foot traffic, but only one person sought help.
Other taxi drivers came and went without realizing something was wrong.
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Information from: The New York Times, http://www.nytimes.com
April 24 (Reuters) - Valeritas Holdings Inc:
* VALERITAS ANNOUNCES PRICING OF $24 MILLION PUBLIC OFFERING OF COMMON STOCK
* SAYS PUBLIC OFFERING OF 13.7 MILLION COMMON SHARES PRICED AT $1.75PER SHARE Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reuters.Briefs@thomsonreuters.com)
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From Charles Follis being the first Black professional football player to Colin Kaepernick’s on-the-field activism, race has always been a hurdle in the NFL.
Follis made his first appearance in 1902 as part of the Shelby Blues and it’d be another 18 years before a Black man—named Fritz Pollard—would be considered for a coaching job and dominate his first season. The league may now be 70% Black, but being vocal about your views as a Black man can get you shunned from the league.
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Forget the highway, this guy is on the fast track to heaven.
This pilot flies around in his Pilatus PC-7 Turbo plane using a military technique known as “Nap of the Earth” or N.O.E. With this technique, one stays very close to the ground in hopes of becoming incognito to his or her opposition. However, this dude is using this technique for just plain fun. Of course, you only live once, so why not speed up your appointment with the Grim Reaper. Right?
While this guy is looking for death, another guy avoided it when a crane collapsed on him.
One would tend to imagine that after having returned almost 42 per cent in the past one year, much higher than the -4 to 5 per cent returns seen in top cement stocks such as UltraTech Cement, Ambuja Cements and Shree Cement, investor comfort in Dalmia Bharat may not be very high.
However, if analysts are to be believed, the days ahead are equally good for Dalmia Bharat, one of India’s oldest cement companies. The company continues to expand its capacities and regional footprint, and is currently among top cement manufacturers not only in terms of capacity, but in profitability ...
MILTON, MA (WHDH) - State Police say all lanes on Interstate 93 north in Milton have been reopened after a crash Tuesday morning.
The incident happened about a 1/2 mile before the Granite Ave exit. The crash reportedly resulted in serious injury.
The highway was completely shut down for a period of time.
Drivers were encouraged to seek alternate routes.
No additional details were immediately available.
This is a developing story; stay with 7News for more information as it becomes available.
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SALINA, Kan. (AP) – Saline County authorities say a homeless man who was found badly burned in a field near Salina apparently started a fire to stay warm.
Sheriff Roger Soldan says 49-year-old Brett Hageman, of Lincoln, Nebraska, was found unconscious Saturday by firefighters who responded to a fire just north of Salina.
Authorities found a lighter nearby and believe Hageman started the fire and then fell asleep.
The Salina Journal report s Hageman was in critical condition Monday at a Wichita hospital.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- The Tennessee Titans have released cornerback Jason McCourty after eight seasons with the franchise, and a few days after the veteran shared the news himself on social media.
The Titans announced the move Monday, the first day of the team's offseason program.
General manager Jon Robinson said in a statement he respects McCourty and what he has done for the franchise in his eight seasons as a true professional. Robinson says they talked about having him return for the final season of his contract but could not agree on the right solution.
McCourty was due $7 million for the final season of his contract. The three-time captain started 90 games and had 13 interceptions in his tenure as a sixth-round pick out of Rutgers in 2009.
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© AFP 2017/ AUBREY GEMIGNANI Cygnus Spacecraft Launch to International Space Station Delayed Again
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) — A Cygnus spacecraft is being prepared to launch an unmanned cargo package for the crew of the International Space Station tomorrow, Orbital ATK announced in a news release on Monday.
"United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket will launch Cygnus into low-Earth orbit with approximately 7,626 pounds (3,459 kilograms) of crew supplies, scientific research and hardware… and small satellites that will be deployed directly from the spacecraft," the release said.
The launch is scheduled for April 18 from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, Orbital ATK noted.
The Atlas V is powered by a Russian-built RD-180 rocket engine.
Orbital ATK is also planning two additional unmanned cargo missions this year, the release noted.
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Students of Manatee Charter School enjoy their last lunch together of the school year. Manatee Charter School received a conditional two year extension on its contract, but the school will need to keep up with its teacher evaluations to stay open. Tiffany Tompkins ttompkins@bradenton.com
The Roomba of the tennis court? Ball-retreiving Tennibot launches on Kickstarter
Newly launched on Kickstarter, the Tennibot is a new robot that can be used on the tennis court to automatically retrieve tennis balls, saving time and effort by players, coaches, and tennis pros who usually have to do this tedious work.
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Former KKK leader David Duke also says Saturday's rally is in a 'turning point' in the effort to help people like him 'fulfill the promises of Donald Trump'.
We visited the Sims Municipal Recycling facility in Sunset Park to figure out what happens after NYC residents' blue bins are collected.
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Several other brokerages have also weighed in on MNST. Susquehanna Bancshares Inc reiterated a "hold" rating and issued a $39.00 price objective on shares of Monster Beverage in a research report on Monday, January 9th.
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THE PDC HAS suspended Adrian Lewis following his altercation with Jose Justicia during the UK Open qualifiers.
Lewis, a two-time world champion, was seemingly upset at perceived gamesmanship from the Spaniard, whom he pushed in the chest during his 6-5 victory in Friday’s quarter-final.
The PDC subsequently announced that Lewis, who went on to lose to Michael van Gerwen in the semis, has been suspended while the body looks into the situation. Lewis has the right to appeal the decision.
“Following a review of the incidents which occurred in his match with Jose Justicia at Friday’s UK Open qualifier, the Darts Regulation Authority has suspended Adrian Lewis with immediate effect pending a full investigation in to the matter.
“The player has the right of appeal,” read a brief statement via the PDC’s official Twitter account.
The search for Steve Stephens, the 37-year-old Cleveland man who's been charged with murdering 74-year-old Robert Godwin, has expanded to five states , and authorities say to contact police if he's spotted. Police said Monday morning Stephens "may be out of state at this time," and could be in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Indiana, or Michigan.
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In hour one of Here & Now's Aug. 14, 2017 full broadcast, we get the latest news and reaction from Charlottesville, Virgina, in the wake of violence between white supremacist groups and counter-protesters at a rally over the weekend. Also, in a few weeks, teenagers will stumble bleary eyed and yawning into middle and high schools to beat that early morning bell. But in California, that could change by 2020. And we hear more about the state of Indiana stepping in to rescue a privately run highway project that's two years behind schedule and far from complete. You can read and hear more at hereandnow.org, follow us on Twitter and join the conversation on Facebook and Tumblr.
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Taylor Swift continues to receive support amid her groping scandal.
As you know, court resumes today as the 27-year-old goes head to head with radio host David Mueller over a 2013 incident where he allegedly "grabbed her ass" during a meet and greet.
In response to everything going on, Kesha — who we're sure understands Tay Tay's struggle all too well — tweeted her support for her fellow pop star.
Related: Taylor's Groping Trial Win
The Praying singer penned:
. @taylorswift13 i support you always, and especially right now and admire your strength and fearlessness. truth is always the answer.
— kesha (@KeshaRose) August 14, 2017
So sweet. Hang in there, Tay!
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Netflix's next season of "Stranger Things" will tackle monsters, the Upside Down aftermath and more in the small town of Hawkins, Indiana.
But in this video clip posted on Thursday, originally included in the "Stranger Things" mobile game, we see Will with his buddies Dustin, Lucas and Mike trick or treating around the neighborhood on Halloween.
It's the '80s, so of course the boys are dressed as Ghostbusters.
Sadly, not everyone gets the pop culture reference and a neighbor compliments them on their exterminator costumes instead.
The bulk of the video shows our heroes debating the merits of the Three Musketeers chocolate bar as the runt of Halloween treats.
Who knew the chocolate would send our favorite lads into an angry tirade?
"It's just nougat!" Will yells.
We also get a glimpse at a new character called Max, played by Sadie Sink, who is dressed as the crazed killer Michael Myers from the classic horror film "Halloween."
"Stranger Things" returns to Netflix on Oct. 27.
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– Daniel Bryan appeared on Inside the Ropes and recalled the reaction he had to Titus O’Neil’s slide under the ring during the Greatest Royal Rumble. You can see video below of Bryan recalling how he reacted to the flub from his spot in the ring.
“I was in the ring – and keep in mind I had been in the ring for a long time – I didn’t know anything had happened,” Bryan said (per Wrestling Inc). “Titus slides into the ring and punches me in the face, like really hard. He’s got these big, huge hands and he’s like ‘boom!’ I’m like, ‘Woah! What happened?’ I was enraged and I was gonna go kick him in the face. And then I glance up, and you see the tron, and they played it like 12 times in a row of him tripping, falling, and sliding into the ring. I was just like, ‘You know what? I understand. I’m gonna go over here. I’m going to leave him be.'”
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - The Brewers activated catcher Manny Pina from the disabled list and put him into the starting lineup for Tuesday night's series opener against the Kansas City Royals.
They cleared roster space by optioning catcher Jacob Nottingham to Triple-A Colorado Springs.
Pina, who spent his first two big league seasons with the Royals, was hitting .219 with a homer and three RBIs when he went on the DL retroactive to April 13 with a strained left calf.
In other news, shortstop Orlando Arcia got the day off because of stomach pain, though his ailing ankle was fine. Left-hander Boone Logan also threw a simulated game without any trouble from his left triceps strain, and is expected to join Double-A Biloxi on a rehab assignment.
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Former Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue is U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's leading candidate to run the U.S. Department of Agriculture, a senior Trump transition team official said on Monday.
Perdue, a Democrat-turned-Republican who founded a grain and fertilizer business, led the southern U.S. state for two terms as governor from 2003 to 2011.
March 31 All For One Steeb AG:
* All For One Steeb AG, will bolster its KWP subsidiary by acquiring all the shareholdings of inside Unternehmensberatung GmbH, Oldenburg, effective April 1, 2017, and enlarge its HR digital transformation portfolio
* Transaction will be funded using company's own capital resources Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
March 31 Neusoft Corp
* Says its 2016 net profit up 379.1 percent y/y at 1.85 billion yuan ($268.62 million)
* Says it plans to invest a combined 367.8 million yuan to set up three unitsSource text in Chinese: bit.ly/2nlb5LC; bit.ly/2nFEgwA; bit.ly/2nFEhk8; bit.ly/2nlgodZ Further company coverage:($1 = 6.8870 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
Oyo Introduces School-on-Air Teaching Method
As part of efforts to improve standard of education in the state, Oyo State Government has introduced School-on-Air teaching method to further enhance academic programmes of public secondary schools in the state. Speaking with newsmen in Ibadan yesterday ,the state Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Professor Adeniyi Olowofela explained the importance of the programme […]
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March 19 (Reuters) - Finsbury Food Group Plc:
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* ‍UK GROCERY MARKET CONTINUES TO BE CHALLENGING WITH FOOD INFLATION BECOMING ENTRENCHED​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reuters.Briefs@thomsonreuters.com)
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The Newport Pell Bridge is undergoing another traffic pattern change. Construction on the bridge has been going on for two weeks. Crews have finished up work on the westbound lanes of the bridge on the Newport side. Now, the eastbound lanes are closed and drivers will be funneled into the recently opened westbound lanes.
There is still only one lane open in each direction on the Newport side of the bridge.
The lane closures are part of an $8.1 million deck repair project. Officials say when the project first began two weeks ago, delays reached as high as an hour and a half. Drivers have since adjusted to the construction and the average delay dropped below thirty minutes.
Officials warn that this latest traffic pattern change along with warmer temperatures could bring delays back up.
All lanes are set to reopen on June 29th until mid-September to avoid impacting the height of tourist season.
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As noted, Drew Gulak was supposed to wrestle Rich Swann on tonight’s episode of WWE Raw in Cleveland, OH at the Quicken Loans Arena with the winner facing Enzo Amore for the Cruiserweight Championship.
As a result of Swann’s arrest over the weekend, the match has been canceled as WWE pulled the match from the Raw preview on their official website. As of this writing, the company has yet to announce how they will deal with the change.
In an update, Bryan Alvarez noted on Sunday’s Wrestling Observer Live that WWE officials are trying to get NXT star Hideo Itami to make his main roster debut to face Gulak. WWE has already teased Itami making his debut with the cruiserweight division. If WWE cannot get Itami to the event for the match then they will likely book a multi-man match to determine a new #1 contender for the Cruiserweight Title.
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May 4 Nikkei:
* Ryohin Keikaku to open Muji hotels in Beijing and Shenzhen in second half of 2017- Nikkei
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A man taking a nap on a subway train was stabbed in the neck in an unprovoked attack from a stranger in the West Village early Saturday, cops said.
The 33-year-old victim, who is expected to survive, was dozing on a downtown E train when he was knifed in the neck about 5:10 a.m.
The assailant didn’t say a word or take anything from his victim, stunned witnesses told cops.
When the doors opened at the 14th St. station, the attacker ran off towards 16th St., cops said.
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Medics rushed the victim to Bellevue Hospital in stable condition.
Cops are still looking for the attacker.
Police described the suspect as Hispanic, about 5-foot-9 and 170 pounds with spiky hair. He was well covered by winter clothes.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS. All calls will be kept confidential.
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The Golden Horseshoe Ride for Dad is taking place this June and we learned more about the event, which raises awareness and funds for prostate cancer, from one of the co-chairs, Jim Summers.
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NEW YORK (AP)  Scandal-plagued Weinstein Co. files for bankruptcy protection with buyout offer in hand.
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ROME (AP) - Italian police have dismantled an international ring trafficking in what prosecutors allege are thousands of ancient artifacts illegally excavated in Sicily.
Maj. Luigi Mancuso, in Palermo for the Carabinieri paramilitary art squad, said Wednesday that investigators allege that the digs were commissioned by a London art dealer, William Veres, 64, who was served with an international warrant.
Twenty Italians were arrested in Italy, one in Spain, and one in Germany.
Mancuso said Veres had been arrested in 2017 in Spain in an unrelated investigation by the Carabinieri art experts.
Some 20,000 objects recovered included ancient coins, statues and pottery, as well as fake artifacts.
Police say many objects were smuggled into Germany, where they were falsely labeled as legitimate and offered by auction houses in Munich.
The statement came from a senior International Monetary Fund official.
The fiscal steps which the government has already announced would cut the deficit to 11 per cent of gross domestic product in 2018 from 14 per cent last year and around 18 per cent in 2016, said Bikas Joshi, according to Reuters.
The cost of insuring Bahrain’s sovereign debt against default jumped near multi-year increased this month because of investors’ concern over the country’s debt burden as US interest rates rise.
However, Bahrain’s financial sector is stable, thanks to big capital buffers, and GDP is expected to grow 3.2 per cent in 2018 on the back of a recovery in oil production, infrastructure projects and rising refinery and aluminum production capacity.
SANTA FE, N.M. — Federal authorities are restricting access to multiple wilderness areas in northern New Mexico amid potential wildlife concerns.
The U.S. Forest Service says Santa Fe National Forest will close at 8 a.m. Friday. It’s the first national forest closure for New Mexico this season, while portions of national forests in neighbouring Arizona already have been closed.
Portions of three national park sites in New Mexico also will be off limits starting midnight Friday. The National Park Service announced backcountry within Bandelier National Monument, Pecos National Historical Park and Valles Caldera National Preserve will be closed.
The parks’ visitor centres will remain open. People can still hike parts of Bandelier and Pecos.
But Valles Caldera is suspending access to all fishing, horseback riding, biking and hiking, with the exception of ranger-led tours and hikes.
Palka was called up to the majors Tuesday to replace the injured Avisail Garcia (hamstring).
Palka is hitting .286/.384/.476 through 17 games for Triple-A Charlotte so far this season. A third-round pick by Arizona in the 2013 draft, the 26-year-old has yet to make his major-league debut. He'll provide depth at both corner outfield positions while he remains in the big leagues.
Alex Wayne, Bloomberg News White House team leader, discusses weekend attacks by the President and his legal team against special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation into Russian election meddling. The attacks came just after the firing of former FBI deputy director Andrew McCabe. He speaks with Bloomberg’s Amy Morris and Peter Barnes on Bloomberg Radio’s "Politics, Policy, Power and Law."
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Why are you being kept in the dark? Why will no one tell you what is going on? Whatever the reason there is no need to panic because by this time tomorrow everything will be clear. Whether or not you are pleased about it remains to be seen.
YEREVAN, OCTOBER 6, ARMENPRESS. President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan held a meeting October 6 with OSCE Minsk Group Igor Popov (Russia), Andrew Schofer (USA), Stephane Visconti (France) and Personal Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Ambassador Andrzej Kasprzyk, the President’s Office told ARMENPRESS.
The sides discussed the possibilities of advancing the peaceful settlement process of the NK conflict, including issues relating to the organization of a meeting of the Armenian and Azerbaijani presidents, and touched upon the situation in the conflict zone.
The participants of the meeting attached importance to the sides’ adherence to commitments aimed at the peaceful settlement of the conflict.
A 29-year-old civil engineer was killed in an accident after he was hit by a steel rod being carried on a tractor on Dhanori Lohegaon Road, early on Monday.
Police have arrested the driver of the tractor for rash driving and causing death due to negligence. Vishrantwadi police have identified the deceased as Shrikant Mukundrao Bhalerao, a resident of Dhanori.
Sub-Inspector AS Chaugule of Vishrantwadi police station said, “Bhalerao was on his way home around 12.30 am when a steel rod, which the tractor driver had recklessly placed horizontally, hit him. Bhalerao sustained severe injuries and succumbed to them later.” Police have arrested the driver of the tractor Ashram Ramesh Kale (30), a resident of Lohegaon. Chaugule said Bhalerao worked as a civil engineer. A First Information Report in the case has been filed by Bhalerao’s brother Ajay.
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Yahoo Finance's Alexis Christoforous and Jared Blikre break down the latest market action after Dick's Sporting Goods reported first quarter earnings that beat Wall Street expectations on net income and revenue.
Performance of select industry groups as of 10:30 am ET:
~Specialty Apparel Stores (27)
CHS Chico's Fas -19.72%
DSW DSW Inc -9.97%
DEST Destination Maternity Corp -2.02%
GES Guess? Inc -1.87%
SSI Stage Stores Inc -1.48%
NWY(HB) New York & Compay Inc -1.40%
CBK Christopher & Banks -0.91%
BKE(HB,1) The Buckle Inc -0.78%
SMRT(HB,0) Stein Mart -0.63%
AEO American Eagle Outfitters Inc -0.55%
FINL Finish Line 'A' -0.15%
URBN Urban Outfitters 0.10%
ROST Ross Stores 0.17%
PLCE Children's Place Inc (The) 0.20%
ANF Abercrombie & Fitch Co'A' 0.28%
FL Foot Locker 0.45%
GPS Gap Inc 0.46%
JWN Nordstrom Inc 0.96%
TLRD Tailored Brands Inc 1.12%
GCO Genesco Inc 1.14%
ZUMZ(1) Zumiez Inc 1.21%
CATO(0) Cato Corp 1.32%
SCVL(0) Shoe Carnival 1.50%
LB L Brands Inc 1.82%
CTRN(0) Citi Trends Inc 2.04
Major League Baseball will open voting for the All-Star Game on Friday afternoon. Kemp may be the most deserving Dodger, an outcome that sounded preposterous when the team acquired him from Atlanta for a trio of curdled contracts in December. Unable to offload Kemp during the winter, the Dodgers invited him to Camelback Ranch. Kemp played his way onto the roster and into the heart of the lineup. He has been essential as the Dodgers (26-29) crawl back toward a .500 record.
FORT DODGE, Iowa (AP) - Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst says "it's very frustrating" that it took President Donald Trump two days to specifically denounce white supremacy in the wake of a deadly clash in Virginia.
The Republican freshman senator spoke to reporters after a town hall meeting of about 100 people in Fort Dodge in northwest Iowa. Trump finally condemned hate groups by name on Monday, after first offering a less specific criticism of groups involved in Saturday's protests in Charlottesville.
Ernst credited Trump with adequately addressing the problem Monday, but wished it hadn't taken so long.
She said the statement was "strong," but that "I wish he had been right out the gate with that."
YORK COUNTY, SC (WSPA) – Part of an area highway now honors a South Carolina deputy killed in the line of duty.
A sign was unveiled Friday morning along Carowinds Boulevard in York County designating the road Det. Mike Doty Memorial Highway.
Friday would have been Doty’s 38th birthday.
Police said Doty died last month after a man shot him and three other officers during a domestic violence call.
Six years is a long time...
Tonight's premiere of The 100 revealed an awful lot about what everyone on this show has been up to in the past six years—much of it excruciating if your name is Clarke Griffin—but there was one reveal that probably gutted a few fans and will definitely gut a few fellow characters, even if it's not a big surprise.
Bellamy has found love (or something) with none other than...Echo.
While Clarke's been stuck on the ground with only her new adopted daughter for company, Bellamy fell into a relationship with the disgraced Echo, who had been banished by both Roan and Octavia after she cheated in the conclave and was also just kind of a jerk.
But again, that was a long time ago now, and things have changed. Three years after the death wave, Bellamy and Echo got together, and now that they're about to head down to earth, he promises that "nothing is going to change on the ground."
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Avigdor Liberman held the first-ever visit by an Israeli defense minister in Kigali, capital of Rwanda, on Monday, meeting with President Paul Kagame, Defense Minister James Kabarebe and Foreign Minister Louise Mushikiwabo.
Liberman told Kagame, "The visit to Rwanda has historical significance for the relations between the two countries. Rwanda and Israel share a desire for a better future for their citizens, partnerships and friendships that are being built." He stressed, "I am proud to be the first Israeli defense minister to visit your capital. The relations between the two countries are stronger and deeper than ever."
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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Eagles fever is the only fever you want for the Super Bowl. And given the severity of this flu season, the American Red Cross has some tips for Super Bowl party guests and hosts to help avoid spreading the virus.
According to the Red Cross, people with the flu can spread it to people as far as six feet away by when coughing, sneezing or talking.
So if you’re hosting a party for the big game wash your hands before preparing food.
Make sure your bathroom is stocked with soap and disposable towels instead of hand towels for guests.
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Use a serving utensil for all snacks, including nuts, chips and pretzels. This way people aren’t grabbing food with their hands
Use drink tags or provide some way for guests to identify their glass.
And don’t hold a party in a home where someone is sick.
Guests should avoid the hug, kiss or handshake greeting.
Wash your hands, don’t share food and if you’re sick, don’t go.
Toronto police have released images of a wanted man after someone threw a firebomb into a window of a church.
Police were called to St. John the Evangelist Church on George St. around 8 a.m. on Sunday for reports of a fire.
The parish priest found the church filled with smoke when he arrived in the early morning. No one was injured but the church was forced to cancel Easter Service.
Investigators believe the fire was set deliberately and have identified the suspect as 43-year-old Marc Porlier of no fixed address.
Chadron’s National Day of Prayer Celebration will be held at the Dawes County Courthouse Thursday May 3rd at 6:30pm. The Hebbert Family Gospel Group will be performing. Come and pray for the unity in our Nation. We spoke with Pastor Corbit about the event, and much more.
I worked for Santa Barbara County for over 36 years in the Office of the Treasurer-Tax Collector. I dedicated my career to protecting our property taxes.
The Treasurer-Tax Collector works directly with the Auditor-Controller’s Office to account for tax and other revenues collected and invested. During my long tenure, I had the opportunity to work closely with both Betsy Schaffer and Jennifer Christensen over many years.
I am extremely confident that Jennifer Christensen is the better individual to lead the Auditor-Controller’s Office, instill best policies and practices in the Auditor-Controller’s Office, install necessary safeguards to eliminate theft and fraud in county departments, and generally safeguard our county funds.
I ask for your vote for Jennifer Christensen for Auditor-Controller to ensure that our county’s elected chief financial officer is looking out for all of us.
Yoga guru Ramdev on Wednesday launched a new messaging application called Kimbho under his flagship company Patanjali.
Patanjali’s spokesperson SK Tijarawala tweeted, “Now Bharat will speak. After launching sim cards, baba Ramdev has launched a new messaging application called Kimbho. Now Whats App will be given a competition. Our own #SwadeshiMessagingplatform. Download it directly from Google Play store.”
Kimbho application is touted to be a competitor of the messaging app WhatsApp. The tagline of Kimbho is kept as “Ab Bharat Bolega”.
Earlier on May 27, Ramdev launched Swadeshi Samriddhi SIM cards, in alliance with Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL).
Initially, only the employees and office bearers of Patanjali will be able to avail the benefits of the SIM card.
After its full-fledged launch, people will get discount of 10 percent on Patanjali products with this card.
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WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister says he is willing to consider subsidies and repair funds for a broken rail line to Churchill, but is not ready to make a firm commitment.
Pallister says he wants to first see what type of freight subsidies are needed and whether there is room for provincial money to repair the privately owned Hudson Bay Railway.
The railway's owners have said severe flooding last month has caused extensive damage to the northern rail line and it will take until next spring to repair the track.
The railway is the only land link to Churchill, and town council is asking for government subsidies to cover the extra cost of flying food and other goods into the community.
Pallister says the damage is still being assessed, but the province is in talks with Churchill officials to discuss what can be done.
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Seumus Sheldon, 20, of Emma Jayne Way in Mablethorpe, has been disqualified from driving after he pleaded guilty to driving with drugs in his system.
Sheldon appeared at Boston Magistrates’ Court on August 2, where he pleaded guilty to driving a car in Kent Avenue, Mablethorpe, while he had 2.4 micrograms of a controlled drug, namely delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, in his blood.
He was fined £100 and given a 12 month driving ban.
He was also ordered to pay a further £85 in court costs, and a £30 victim surcharge.
Current and former members of the administration may face questioning from Special Counsel Robert Mueller in the ongoing probe into Russia’s alleged intervention in the U.S. election. According to three people familiar with the topic, Mueller is seeking information from the White House about specific meetings and notes on such meetings, and wants to ask people…
We have breaking news from our media partner Newschannel 10. Amarillo fire and police responded to a poisoning call after 5:00 a.m. in the 1300 block of Carolyn Street. Capt. Larry Davis says four minors are confirmed dead after nine people were transported to the hospital. A fourth person was confirmed dead at 9:55 a.m. One person died at the scene and the others died at the hospital. Hazmat was called out after initial reports said it was possibly carbon monoxide poisoning. Capt. Davis says aluminum phosphide was used in the home for pest control, and when mixed with water is fatal. As a precaution two Amarillo police officers were taken to the hospital and have been released. Seven firefighters were also taken to the hospital to be checked out. We will keep you updated as more details are released.
(CNN) Two of Broadway's most popular voices have joined forces for a song to benefit March For Our Lives.
Lin-Manuel Miranda and Ben Platt are featured on the new song "Found/Tonight." The mash-up combines the sentiments and messages in the songs "The Story of Tonight" from "Hamilton" and "You Will Be Found" from "Dear Evan Hansen."
"The Story of Tonight" is a tune from the first act of "Hamilton," during which a quartet of revolutionaries sing about their unshakable dedication to freedom and liberty and their hopes that others will join their cause.
"You Will Be Found" is "Dear Evan Hansen's" inspirational anthem about acceptance and hope.
"Found/Tonight" was arranged by Tony-winning orchestrator Alex Lacamoire, who won awards for his work on both "Hamilton" and "Dear Evan Hansen."
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India Create History, Complete 1st 3-Test Series Whitewash Away From Home
Ravinchandran Ashwin and Mohammed Shami helped India seal an innings victory over Sri Lanka in the third Test at Pallekele to complete a series whitewash over their neighbours on Day Three of the third and final Test on Monday. Ashwin ended with figures of 4/68 while Shami finished with 3/32 in the second innings. India had already clinched the series in Colombo when they had taken a 2-0 lead after having won the first Test at Galle. This series win was historic for India as it was their first three-Test series sweep outside of the country.
Sri Lanka were bowled out for 181 in their second innings after managing only a paltry 135 in their first to hand India an innings and 171-run win.
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A World War One grave in France marked as that of an unknown soldier has been identified as the resting place of an army officer from Scotland.
The headstone at Jonchery-Sur-Vesle, near Reims, was dedicated only to "a major" of the Royal Engineers.
Detective work by David Tattersfield, of the Western Front Association, identified the major to be an Alexander Soutar, a minister's son.
Maj Soutar was born in Cullen and grew up in Glasgow and Thurso.
He fought at the Somme in 1916 and Passchendale in 1917, before being shot and killed by a sniper on 28 May 1918 while helping to defend the village of Hermonville, near Jonchery-Sur-Vesle, from an attack by German soldiers.
One hundred years after his death, Maj Soutar's descendants have gathered at the Commonwealth War Graves Commission Cemetery where he lies to honour him.
A new headstone with his name has been erected.
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There is no denying that life after Bigg Boss changes and there have been many examples so far. This season, even commoners participated in the show along with the celebrities. The viewers are currently enjoying the ongoing show and at the same time, the contestants who are already evicted are having a good time outside. Bigg Boss 10 contestant Lokesh Kumari Sharma, who got evicted from the show at the early stage, has got a new makeover.
Lokesh entertained the audience with her typical style of talking and innocence. She even managed to impress Salman Khan on the show but how exactly has her life changed now? You will be shocked to know what this Delhi girl is up to in the real world. Wondering what she is up to? CLICK NEXT TO READ!
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Ottawa, Canada unfortunately had to deal with an April ice storm, but at least these kids got something fun out of hit.
Authorities responded to a structure fire on Saturday night located along Ottawa Road in Kasota Township.
Upon arrival it was discovered the house was completely engulfed in flames. Fire crews were able to extinguish the fire but the residence was a total loss.
A dog and two cats did not survive the fire. There were no other occupants in the residence at the time of the fire.
Initial investigation by the State Fire Marshall and the Le Sueur County Sheriff's Office into the case of the fire indicates it originated around a wood burning fire place.
A GoFundMe page has been started for the family who lost everything in the fire.
Le Sueur County Sheriff’s Office, Kasota Fire Department and seven other agencies gave mutual aide responding to the call.
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OSLO, Norway (AP) — The Norwegian committee that chooses the Nobel Peace Prize winner sorted through more than 300 nominations for this year's award, which recognizes both accomplishments and intentions.
The prize announcement comes Friday in the Norwegian capital Oslo, culminating a week in which Nobel laureates have been named in medicine, physics, chemistry and literature.
The Norwegian Nobel Committee does not release names of those it considers for the prize, but said 215 individuals and 103 organizations were nominated.
Observers see the Syrian volunteer humanitarian organization White Helmets as a top contender, along with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini for shepherding the deal to curb Iran's nuclear program.
- Above is a promo for this week's WWE SmackDown, which will feature John Cena vs. WWE Champion Jinder Mahal for the first-time ever in a non-title main event.
- This week's WWE 205 Live will feature a Titus Worldwide celebration for new WWE Cruiserweight Champion Akira Tozawa. For those who missed it, it has been confirmed that Neville will get his rematch at SummerSlam on Sunday in Brooklyn.
- As noted, Sasha Banks defeated Nia Jax on tonight's RAW to earn a title shot from RAW Women's Champion Alexa Bliss at Sunday's WWE SummerSlam pay-view. Sasha tweeted the following after the match and the face-off with Bliss:
You can sit on however high a chair you need. As long I'm here you'll NEVER be on top of the #Raw Women's Division. #BossTown #legitboss — $asha Banks (@SashaBanksWWE) August 15, 2017
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Jimathay wrote: Betfred odds are back up for the Retail Admin Assistant role:
2/1 Gary, 24, from Orford
11/2 Sarah, 22, from Thelwall
6/1 Pete, 29, from Sankey
10/1 Rachel, 18 from Birchwood
Sarah from Thelwall has been quoted as saying she doesn’t want to move all the way across the water as she wants to stay close to her family in Lymm.Pete spent 6 months in the top position at Matalan, but he was let go as it seemed he couldn’t fill the boots of the legendary Colin. However, rumours abound that he’d lost the fitting room and the staff had no respect for him. Understandable when he left their star performer in the store room on Grand Sale day.
Twitter, specifically, has been a source of contention. It all started when the official National Park Service account was asked to stop tweeting after it shared photos that compared the crowd size of Trump's inauguration to the crowd size of Obama's inauguration in 2009. Then the official Badlands National Park Twitter went rogue and started tweeting facts about climate change. The tweets were later removed and blamed on "a former employee who was not authorized to use the park's account."
Since those tweets were removed, over 40 "alt" or "rogue" Twitter accounts have sprouted up to fill in for many agencies and National Parks. Some of them already have a pretty big following—currently, AltUSNatParkService has more than 1.27 million followers. So far we're seeing climate facts, inspirational quotes about the environment, cute photos of animals, and a lot of snark (this is Twitter, after all).
Joyful Noise creche principal, Cindy Reely, was found guilty of assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm after she bit a six-year-old who was entrusted in her care at the King William's Town creche.
In 2016, Reely bit a six-year-old boy to give him “a taste of his own medicine” after he had allegedly bitten another boy in class.
Last year the Dispatch reported about the plight of the boy's 57-year-old grandmother who believed the state was dragging its feet in charging the creche principal after she reported the case to the police in 2016.
Speaking to the Dispatch after the verdict was read out in the King William’s Town Magistrate’s Court this Tuesday the emotional grandmother, who for the past two years fought relentless in her quest to see justice served for her only grandson, said the verdict was validation that her fight was "worthy".
The spokesman for the provincial National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) Tsepo Ndwalaza said the matter was postponed for August 16 for a pre-sentencing report.
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WatsUp TV in partnership with Infinix Mobile has begun the search for a new host for the Entertainment TV Show.
The VJ Search which is the 3rd in succession will give the opportunity to young talents to become the lead host of the continent’s most revered entertainment platform.
The audition which will be held in Accra this February 2018 at the WatsUp TV Studios.
Apart from winning the VJ Search, the winner and other participants will also be rewarded with gifts from Infinix Mobile, one of the world leading Smartphone manufacturers and other hosting opportunities with WatsUp TV.
Forms are available on www.watsup.tv for downloads and interested participants can call 0246510246 for more inquiries.
Three children have died and a three-year-old girl is fighting for her life after a house fire in Salford.
The blaze in Walkden is being treated as suspicious.
A 14-year-old girl was declared dead at the scene. An eight-year-old boy and seven-year-old girl subsequently died in hospital.
A three-year-old girl is in a critical condition in hospital. The 35-year-old mother of the children is in a serious condition in hospital.
The Manchester Evening News reported one line of investigation is a possibility that a flammable liquid was poured through the home’s letterbox.
ITV News Granada understands two teenagers also managed to escape the blaze. Their condition is not known.
Police are understood to have been called to the house to a reported incident at around 2am, around three hours before the fire service were alerted to the blaze.
It is understood that in the earlier incident, the police and the fire service were responding to reports of a wheelie bin at the home being set on fire.
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Andrew Tornetta, the Philadelphia Eagles fan who allegedly punched a police horse prior to the NFC Championship Game, is reportedly suing the team and two Philadelphia police offers.
According to TMZ Sports, Tornetta is saying police assaulted him and he "was innocently hanging out when the mounted cops rode up on him, grabbed him and started dragging him."
Citing the court filing, TMZ added that Tornetta "says at least two cops unsheathed their batons and began beating him multiple times—and he suffered serious injuries to his back, skull and face."
Tornetta also said the cops' actions resulted in him being "demonized on social media and internet sites reporting upon his assault on police and his cruelty toward an animal."
He was initially charged with disorderly conduct, resisting arrest and failure to disperse. Those charges were dropped after he completed 12 hours of community service.
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Reality Starlet Opens Up To BOSSIP
“Love & Hip Hop New York’s” Juju Castaneda said although she has no plans to walk down the aisle with her lover, Harlem rapper Cam’ron, they are in the best place they’ve been in years.
“The paper isn’t going change how much fun we’re having,” she said. “I’m with my best friend.”
The newly-minted author said her rapper beau is the type of man who would give her $10,000 to start a business instead of buying a handbag and said he’s her biggest supporter.
BOSSIP caught up to the reality starlet as she promoted her foray into the world of literature. Her new book “Secrets of a Jewel,” is a fictionalized account of stories she’s heard from her friends over the years as they tackled real-life issues.
Juju said she got her idea to write her book after doling out relationship advice on Instagram.
“It’s a juicy read, and we all love a juicy read, but it has a message at the end,” Juju told us.
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Paso Robles junior Steven Scruggs cruised to a win in the 1,600-meter race at the 44th Annual Elks SLO County Track Meet sponsored and officiated by Oceano Elks Lodge 2504 on Saturday, April 21, 2018. Travis Gibson tgibson@thetribunenews.com
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Man charged with using box cutter to vandalize car
JACKSON, Tenn. — A man accused of causing thousands of dollars worth of damage to a car in Jackson faced a judge on Monday.
Christopher Heavener appeared in Jackson City Court on Monday charged with vandalism over $2,500.
According to court documents, witnesses told police Heavener used a box cutter to damage a vehicle at a business on the Highway 45 Bypass on Aug. 3.
Police said it caused about $4,500 worth of damage.
Heavener is being held at the Madison County Jail in lieu of $5,000 bond.
The hospital in Carleton Place, Ont., continues to fight an outbreak of norovirus, six days after it shut down part of its inpatient unit to contain the spread of the highly-contagious stomach bug.
Six patients have fallen ill since the outbreak was declared on Dec. 28, said Jane Adams, spokeswoman for the Carleton Place and District Memorial Hospital.
"Some of the patients have now been discharged, and all of the patients have been cared for on an isolated section of the inpatient unit," Adams said in an email to CBC News.
Norovirus is characterized by nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal pain. Symptoms can last for up to three days.
The local health unit will declare the outbreak over once five days have passed without any patients exhibiting symptoms, Adams added.
The hospital has urged people to reconsider visiting patients at the hospital during the outbreak, and to stay away themselves if they're sick.
The emergency unit remains open.
The 22-year-old completed his deadline day move from Dundee and is in the squad for today’s lunchtime clash with Kilmarnock at Rugby Park.
Centre-half has been a problem position for Scotland and Rodgers believes Hendry – who did not win any youth level caps – could be the solution.
He said: “In Jack Hendry, I believe we’ve signed someone who is, potentially, a brilliant centre-half not only for Celtic but for Scotland.
“He’s super quick, can defend well and play football. If he can deal with the pressure, scrutiny and expectation of being a Celtic player, he can go a long way.
“There’s no question he could play for Scotland. He just needs experience and he’s going to get that every week he plays here.
“With Celtic, every meeting is a big game. Jack’s done a great job at Dundee and I give credit to Neil McCann for the way he’s got his side playing because it showcases talents like Jack.
COLUMBUS, Ind. (WISH) — Columbus police officers rescued a young boy with autism after he waded into a retention pond Sunday.
Officers were called to the area of 25th Street and Lockerbie Drive around 5:30 p.m. after several reports of a child running near traffic, according to a media release from the Columbus Police Department.
Capt. Brian Wilder, who was off duty but near the area, responded and saw the 12-year-old boy wade into a pond in the 5000 block of Victory Driver.
Wilder and Officer Tony Kummer jumped in after the child and were able to bring him safely out of the water.
“CPD officers receive training each year on interacting with persons who are autistic” said Lt. Matt Harris, public relations officer for the Columbus Police Department. “The quick actions of our officers prevented what could have been a tragic situation.”
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Jammu: Police and security forces have launched a search operation in the border town of Samba along Jammu-Pathankot national highway following reports of suspected movement of four persons in the wee hours on Thursday.
Some labourers informed police about movement of four armed persons in civilian clothes from Samba main chowk on the highway towards SIDCO industrial area close to Basantar river belt.
Basantar river, which flows into Pakistan across the International Border (IB), is one of the main infiltration routes of militants into Jammu and Kashmir.
"Search operation was launched in Samba town along the highway after some people reported about suspected movement of four persons in the wee hours today," a senior police officer said.
"We searched the entire area and till now found nothing. CCTV footage showed some unarmed persons in civilian clothes," he said.
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Two national civil rights groups have joined a federal lawsuit accusing dozens of Oklahoma sheriffs, judges and court clerks of operating a debt-collection scheme that preys on poor people by sending them to jail if they can't pay court costs.
LAGOS, April 13 Nigeria's central bank said on Thursday some commercial lenders have breached its regulatory limit of foreign currency borrowings due to the recent fall in the value of the naira.
In a remedial action, the regulator increased the foreign currency borrowing limit for lenders to 125 percent of their respective shareholders' fund from 75 percent previously, it said in a new circular seen by Reuters on Thursday. (Reporting by Chijioke Ohuocha Editing by Jeremy Gaunt)
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Michael Kors’s sales rose to $1.18 billion in the latest quarter, ahead of the $1.15 billion expected by analysts. The designer posted adjusted earnings per share of 63 cents, also above the consensus of 60 cents.
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Bangor traffic beginning to pile up as construction season starts
Construction work at two of the city's busiest intersections will make driving through downtown and along Broadway a real pain.
Pulaski recipient of $75,000 arts-based grant
Pulaski, in partnership with the Fine Arts Center for the New River Valley, is one of 89 National Endowment of the Arts grant recipients, and will receive $75,000 to combine public art efforts with the ongoing downtown revitalization.
The awards, which totaled $6.89 million supporting projects across the nation through the NEA’s Our Town program, ranged from $25,000 to $100,000. The NEA received 274 eligible applications for Our Town.
“The arts reflect the vision, energy and talent of America’s artists and arts organizations,” said NEA Chairman Jane Chu. “The National Endowment for the Arts is proud to support organizations such as the town of Pulaski to cultivate vitality in their communities through the arts.”
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Join Tamarkin Camera’s Dan Tamarkin along with two other local, professional Leica photographers for a free photo walk. Tamarkin Camera provides Leica cameras for this guided photo walk in downtown Chicago, complete with educational photo-assignments and expert guidance, as well as the opportunity for feedback about your images after the walk.
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Republicans who control a majority of the nation’s statehouses are considering a wide range of abortion legislation that could test the government’s legal ability to restrict a woman’s right to terminate pregnancy.
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Voit is hitting .476 (20-for-42) with four home runs and 13 RBI over his last 10 games with Triple-A Memphis.
That torrid stretch includes a jaw-dropping 12-for-15 tally over the last four games, one in which the burly infielder has racked up nine of those RBI. The surge has brought Voit's minor-league slash line to .299/.384/.480 for the season, a level of success he hasn't sniffed in his 2018 big-league opportunities thus far. While Voit generated a respectable .455 slugging percentage with the Cardinals during his 13 plate appearances this season, he's hit just .182 during that brief tenure. With Jose Martinez reportedly set to spend more time in right field due to defensive issues at first base, there may potentially be an opportunity for another callup for Voit at some point this summer, particularly if he continues to display his current level of offense.
New Year’s Eve Robbery at Big Apple in Bangor
Bangor police are hoping the public will help them catch a New Year’s Eve robber.
They’ve released surveillance video on their Facebook page from the Big Apple convenience store on State Street.
According to Bangor police, someone walked in to the store early Saturday morning and walked away with cash. They reportedly threatened a worker. No weapon was shown.
Anyone with information is asked to call Bangor police at 947-7384. You can press 6 to remain anonymous.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House said on Thursday that Puerto Rico's debt will be dealt with under a process set up under former President Barack Obama.
President Donald Trump said on Tuesday while on a trip to Puerto Rico to observe hurricane recovery efforts that the island's debt would have to be wiped out.
On Thursday, asked whether Trump planned to seek action to forgive any of Puerto Rico's debt, White House spokeswoman Sarah Sanders told reporters: "There's a process for how to deal with Puerto Rico's debt. ... This was a process that was put in place and set up under Obama, and that has a board of advisers that deals with that debt, and it will go through that process as we move forward."
(Reporting by Jeff Mason; Writing by Mohammad Zargham; Editing by Leslie Adler)
× The Download Presents The Week That Was: “Trump and Russia, and Nunes, oh my!”
Journalist Craig Newman and WGN-TV reporter Randi Belisomo join Justin to break down all the stories that were making news this week including the controversy surrounding the GOP releasing the Nunes memo, the battle between Governor Rauner and Rep. Jeanne Ives in front of the Tribune Editorial Board, State Senator Daniel Biss gaining momentum in the gubernatorial race, President Trump’s State of the Union address, the Sun-Time announcing Hedy Weiss is out and Richard Roeper is back in, Mark Konkol joining The Reader, the upcoming 2018 Olympic Games, the Bulls trading Nikola Mirotic, Sunday’s Super Bowl LII and United barring a woman’s emotional support peacock.
Follow Justin on Twitter and give him a like on Facebook. The Download with Justin Kaufmann airs Monday through Friday from 7 pm. to 11 pm on @WGNRadio
BSFR distributes dividends for First Half of 2018 (TASI) Date: 02 Jul 2018 Banque Saudi Fransi distributes SAR 0.90 cash dividends per share for First Half of 2018. Distribution is scheduled on July 25, 2018.
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Deputies from the Reno County Sheriff’s FOP Lodge #18 and Special Olympics Athletes will run with the “Flame of Hope” from the area of Avenue B and Main to DCI Park, the Gazebo at 2nd and Main, where the run will end with a by-donation Hot Dog Feed. The time will be from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
This event happens during Third Thursday.
Virgin Media has announced an increase in on-demand viewing, jumping from 34 million views in January to 45 million views in August on its TV platform.
Doing the maths for us, Virgin says this is an increase of 33% in less than a year and takes total views of on-demand content to 314 million over 8 months.
Half of Virgin Media's 3.5 million TV customers are watching on-demand regularly which the company says puts it ahead of the BBC iPlayer, content from which is available through Virgin.
"We are clearly on the precipice of some fundamental changes in the way people watch TV", said Neil Berkett, CEO of Virgin Media.
"The giant leaps we have taken, this year alone, show how popular on-demand viewing has become and as we continue to add compelling programming and develop innovative new ways of accessing it, we will certainly enter a new era of television."
Former NBC12 anchor Gray Hall opens up about health scare
Former NBC12 anchor Gray Hall opens up about health scare
A retired Virginia war dog is missing, and there is now a $1,500 reward for information on her whereabouts.
Darja was last seen Saturday night at the Naval Medical Center in Portsmouth, wearing a red collar, according to NBC affiliate WAVY.
Her owner, Frankie Rivas, had to leave town and left the dog with a friend. Rivas told WAVY the friend let Darja out into the backyard, and that was when she jumped the fence and disappeared.
She spent most of her life in a working contract kennel in Kuwait.
After issues with the kennel went viral, Darja was brought back to the U.S. by Mission K9 Rescue in July along with nine other dogs.
Darja is described as super sweet, but she may be timid.
Anyone who has seen the dog can call Rivas at 763-257-9367.
Mission K9 Rescue is offering the reward.
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Customers dining at a local crayfish restaurant recently suffered from muscle rhabdomyolysis and food poisoning after eating crayfish. The restaurant denied any food safety issues. Crayfish is a popular summer delicacy for Shanghai residents, but if not properly cooked can cause serious illnesses. Illustration: Lu Ting/GT
Fortnite's Week 5 Challenges were supposed to go live this morning, but yet again the game is down.
Here's what Epic Games told Twitter followers in the dead of night:
"We will be taking downtime to implement improvements to our overall infrastructure tomorrow, May 31. Downtime begins at 4am ET (08:00 GMT)."
It appears to be a problem with PS4 and Xbox Battle Royale match wins not properly counting. This was identified last night, with Epic saying:
"We've identified and are actively looking into a situation where Battle Royale match wins for console players are not reporting correctly. We will continue to provide updates as they are made available."
So the game servers are going down, again, possibly for quite a few hours. It certainly doesn't sound like a small job, especially when you see words like "overall infrastructure".
As usual, downtime for anyone in the UK will actually occur at 9AM BST, if not possibly a little sooner.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal environmental regulators say they’ll consult with states on managing contamination from a range of long-used non-stick coatings.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said Monday it would hold a May summit with state officials. The session will focus on a family of industrial chemicals used for decades in everything from non-stick pans to food wrappers to bags for microwaveable popcorn. The chemicals are known as perfluoralkyls and polyfluoralkyls, or PFAs. Studies now link long-term exposure to the industrial chemicals to increased risks of cancer, hormone changes and other disturbances.
Researchers say water supplies serving millions of Americans show potentially dangerous levels of the contaminants.
The EPA says it will use input from state officials to develop a new management plan for the chemicals this year.
AUGUSTA,Ga (WJBF) The future is now in downtown Augusta,
Heavy equipment is starting to roll at the old golf and gardens on Reynolds Street.
Construction is underway on the 50 million dollar Georgia Cyber innovation and Training Center.
Tuesday commissioners approved the agreement to pay for the 12 million dollar parking deck for the facility.
The work will slow down for a while Monday for the official ground-breaking.
The plan is to have the Cyber Center all wired up by July of next year.
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Dar es Salaam. Five people suspected to be robbers have been killed in Toangoma area at the outskirts of Dar es Salaam during gun exchange with police.
Temeke Regional Police Commander (RPC) Emmanuel Lukula told The Citizen on Thursday, October 6, that they received information from good Samaritans that there was a gang plotting to commit crime in the area yesterday night.
“We reorganised ourselves to ensure the crime is prevented as gunmen whose number couldn’t be established engaged in exchange of fire with the police at midnight,” he said in a telephone interview.
“The fight was tight because gunmen were equipped with heavy weapons, in spite of the fact that the police had organised to arrest the situation during which five people were killed before others had disappeared,” he added.
He pleaded citizens to continue cooperating with police through provision of valuable information, a move that will rescue their lives and properties.
Gov. Chris Christie says he would "veto on arrival" proposed legislation that would provide state funds to sanctuary cities in New Jersey that lose federal funding for not enforcing federal immigration laws. The state Senate was due to vote on the bill on Monday, but that was delayed because some Democrats who support the measure were not able to attend the voting session.
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Crews are making progress against a Northern California wildfire that threatens hundreds of buildings but say wind and dry vegetation could still fuel the blaze.
California officials said the fire in rural counties northwest of Sacramento was 25 percent contained as of Wednesday morning. That’s up from 15 percent the previous day.
It has burned through 129 square miles (334 square kilometers) after igniting Saturday. Some areas have been under evacuation orders for days.
It’s among the massive wildfires burning in the Western United States and putting some Fourth of July plans on hold.
Ontario Provincial Police say eight people – including six children – are in serious condition, after the passenger van they were in collided head-on with a bus about 125 kilometres northwest of Toronto.
Sgt. Peter Leon says all of the injured were flown to hospitals in Toronto.
Leon says the injured children were two four-year-olds, an eight-year-old, two 10-year-olds and a 15-year-old. The ages of the two adults were not available, and Leon said the van had a U.S. licence plate.
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He says OPP investigators have determined the van crossed the centre line of Highway 26 just north of Stayner, Ont., early Friday afternoon and collided with a coach bus carrying students home from a school ski trip.
Police say it's believed it was snowing lightly in the area at the time of the crash.
Leon says the 41 teens, three adult chaperones and the driver of the bus were not injured and were headed back to the Hamilton area on another bus.
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas at the Kentucky Center
rammy Award winner Chip Davis has created a show that features Mannheim Steamroller Christmas classics along with a selection of compositions from Chip’s groundbreaking Fresh Aire series which introduced the distinctive Mannheim sound to all of America. The program celebrates the group’s recent anniversary of 30 years since the first Christmas album and 40 years since the first Fresh Aire album and includes dazzling multimedia effects performed in an intimate setting.
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Rep. Steve Scalise (R., La,) and at least four others were shot Wednesday morning as they practiced for a charity baseball game. Here's what we know. Photo: Reuters.
Republicans and Democrats planned to go ahead with a planned baseball showdown on Thursday evening, continuing a longstanding tradition in the wake of an attack on GOP lawmakers at a practice field Wednesday morning.
The two teams were determined to stick to their plans as a show of unity after the shooting of Rep. Steve Scalise (R., La.) and three others, which cast a pall over the Capitol all day. Stunned lawmakers, some still in their practice clothes, with arms scraped after diving for cover, moved through Congress in...
Rodriguez had his contract purchased from Triple-A Columbus on Wednesday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
Rodriguez was hitting a solid .302/.327/.484 with six homers and eight stolen bases across 47 games with Triple-A Toledo prior to earning his first big-league promotion. The Tigers will need to make room on their active roster for Rodriguez, who figures to serve as a utility man during his time with the big club.
The proper way to celebrate February 14th.
Let’s face it, the one true love in all of our lives is the automobile. The feeling they give us when we’re behind the wheel, fixing them up, or just admiring them as we walk away is something special. One of the many reasons why we love them is the beautiful sounds they make, and this 30-minute video is just what the love doctor ordered.
So, instead of buying flowers, chocolates, or going out on an expensive date, save up for that exhaust that your real significant other has always wanted this Valentine’s Day.
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Which car in this 30-minute video sounded the best?
Welcome to our live breaking news service on Tuesday December 12, with the latest traffic, travel and weather advice as well as headlines from across Devon, the South West and beyond.
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Most powerful Lebanese woman fired for ‘liking’ anti-Saudi Arabia Tweet
BEIRUT: Lebanon’s ‘most powerful’ woman Major Suzan Hajj Hobeiche, the head of the Cybercrime and Intellectual Property Bureau, has been sacked after she ‘liked’ a sarcastic tweet regarding Saudi Arabia’s royal decree allowing women to drive.
Hobeiche reportedly ‘liked’ Lebanese produced Charbel Khalil’s sarcastic joke on his Twitter account about the Saudi kingdom’s decision saying, “The news women were allowed to drive in Saudi Arabia was incomplete. They were allowed to drive cars only if they were booby-trapped,” he wrote in Arabic, media reported.
The Tweet earned ire from Lebanese people prompting Hobeiche, who had been dubbed the most powerful woman in Lebanon, to unlike the Tweet and deactivate her account.
However, a Twitter user had already taken a screenshot of her ‘liking’ the controversial Tweet and posted it widely on social media, which led to her firing.
× “Shred” some weight in the New Year
Then Tracy Roener and Bonnie Mitchell, co-owners and instructors at Shred415 joined Pete and Jane in-studio to talk about how they started their group fitness empire. They doled out some tips on how to get back in shape in the new year and shared some healthy eating tips. Find out more about Shred 415 on their website.
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese telecommunications, internet and solar company SoftBank Group Corp. is buying U.S. investment company Fortress Investment Group for $3.3 billion.
The deal was announced by both sides Wednesday. New York-based Fortress, which manages global investments, said its senior professionals will stay to keep up its fund performance.
Tokyo-based SoftBank has been aggressive in global acquisitions. Chief Executive Masayoshi Son was recently seen with President Donald Trump, who praised his promise to invest and create jobs in the U.S.
SoftBank owns the U.S. wireless company Sprint Corp. and Britain’s ARM Holdings. ARM is known as an innovator in the “internet of things,” and in technology used in smartphones.
It has set up a $25 billion private fund for technology investments that it says may grow to $100 billion.
Foxwoods is upping the thrills as the resort celebrates 25 years.
Visitors can now experience the "Thrill Tower," which has two new rides.
The "Sky Drop," which free falls riders 120-feet, and "Sky Launch," which sends riders to the top of the tower and back at a high speed.
The casino says the tower is all a part of the resort's plan to develop new options in ecotourism.
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FORT JACKSON, SC (WSPA) – Two soldiers are dead and six others are hurt after an accident involving a military vehicle and a troop formation, Friday afternoon.
The injured, including two who were injured critically, were taken to a hospital off of Fort Jackson.
The identities of the victims have not yet been released, pending notification of the next-of-kin.
“Our hearts and prayers go out to the families of the soldiers we lost today and to the families of the injured, they represent the best of our Nation and we will endeavor to support all those affected through this difficult time” said U.S. Army Training Center and Fort Jackson Commander Maj. Gen. Pete Johnson.
The accident is under investigation.
The latest CDC numbers on the uninsured population are out, and as of September 2016 the number of uninsured in the US had dropped from about 17 percent before Obamacare to 10.3 percent. That continues to be below the original CBO estimate of 11 percent for the full year.
For all of Obamacare's faults, this is a tremendous achievement at a surprisingly modest cost. It's beyond belief that Republicans want to destroy it instead of making it better.
NOTE: As always, I'm using the CDC's figures for the nonelderly population. This is because (a) this is what CBO used for its estimates, so I need to use comparable numbers, and (b) it's the number we actually care about. The overall figure for all ages is currently 8.8 percent.
The Georgia Straight cited a speech by Philippe Tortell, the director of UBC’s Peter Wall Institute for Advanced Studies, about West Coast intellectual life.
Tortell said there is an open-minded attitude in Vancouver universities.
VIDEO: The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile makes a visit to the area this weekend. It will be in Fayetteville and Wake Forest on Friday, Apex on Saturday and Cary on Sunday. All appearances are at shopping centers with a Publix. Go to www.oscarmayer.com
A former NFL agent has pleaded guilty to violating North Carolina's sports agent law by providing thousands of dollars in improper benefits to three former Tar Heels football players to entice them into signing contracts with him.
Terry Watson entered his plea Monday afternoon in a deal to resolve 3 ?-year-old felony charges. Watson received 30 months of probation and a $5,000 fine, while Judge Graham Shirley issued a suspended jail sentence of six to eight months.
Watson pleaded guilty to the 13 counts of athlete-agent inducement for providing roughly $24,000 in cash and travel accommodations to eventual NFL players Robert Quinn, Marvin Austin and Greg Little. A felony obstruction of justice charge for not providing records sought by authorities was dismissed as part of the deal.
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Waterbury is one of the slowest growing cities in America, according to a recent WalletHub study.
The study compared 515 cities of varying population sizes based on 15 key measures of both growth and decline over a period of seven years. The data sets included population growth, unemployment rate decrease and growth in regional GDP per capita.
According to the study, the fastest growing city in Connecticut over the last seven years was Stamford, which still finished way down the list at number 298. Norwalk, Danbury, Hartford, Bridgeport, New Haven and New Britain were on the list, but none finished above 400.
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Mansfield Tigers defensive back Corbin Frederick (2) makes a hit that would dislodge a reception attempt from Arlington’s Josh Bowen (12) during the second half of a high school football game at UTA Maverick Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Friday, Oct. 6, 2017. Brad Loper Special to the Star-Telegram
Skyscanner’s co-founder and chief executive Gareth Williams is to take up a new role as chair of the Edinburgh-based travel search engine.
Williams will oversee the long-term strategy of the business with the chief executive’s role taken up by current chief technology officer Bryan Dove.
Skyscanner was officially launched in 2003 and has since moved from flight comparison to include hotels and car hire. It received investment from the likes of Sequoia Capital before being acquired in late 2016 by Chinese travel site Ctrip, in a deal valued at some £1.4 billion.
Williams said: “I’m very excited to take on the role of chair, where more of my focus will be on [the] long-term vision. Former CTO Bryan Dove is a natural fit as my successor, having been pivotal in shaping our current strategy and structure. He has a wealth of experience and is additionally supported by a brilliant senior leadership team.”
Dam in western North Carolina that prompted evacuation as storm Alberto passed is deemed safe; evacuation order canceled
LOS ANGELES (AP)  Comedian Katt Williams was sentenced to three years of probation after pleading no contest to stealing a celebrity photographer's camera.
Los Angeles prosecutors said Monday that Williams will also need to attend anger management classes.
In September 2014, a celebrity photographer accused Williams and former rap music mogul Marion "Suge" Knight of stealing her camera. The photographer said she suffered a concussion after an associate of the men attacked her.
Williams' attorney has said in court the comedian briefly took the camera from an associate only to erase any images of Knight's son, who was with his father visiting a Beverly Hills studio.
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His attorney didn't immediately comment Monday.
Charges against Knight are still pending. He's also charged in a separate murder case and has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
TORONTO — Bryan Adams is planning a new album in what has already been a busy year for the "Run To You" rocker.
The Kingston, Ont.-born musician pegged Nov. 3 for the release of "Ultimate," his first studio effort in two years.
Adams teased fans with a 20-second clip of the pop ballad "Please Stay" on Facebook, while saying the single will be released on Oct. 13.
He didn't offer any more details about the album but promised more information would be coming soon.
Adams has been keeping a packed concert schedule.
Last weekend he played the Invictus Games closing ceremony alongside Bruce Springsteen.
Earlier this year, he co-hosted the Juno Awards with comedian Russell Peters before closing the telecast with a multi-generational supergroup version of "Summer of '69" that included Sarah McLachlan and Alessia Cara.
Adams is also working on the songs for a new Broadway musical based on Julia Roberts film "Pretty Woman" due in late 2018.
Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during a ceremony of receiving passports by ten young Russians in Moscow's Kremlin, Russia, Monday, June 12, 2017. Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP Alexei Druzhinin
Hawaii, Refugee Groups Challenge Latest Trump Travel Ban
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 11:05 PM EDT) -- The International Refugee Assistance Project and other groups lodged an amended complaint in Maryland district court Thursday challenging President Donald Trump’s latest travel ban, while the state of Hawaii filed a motion indicating that it would soon be fighting the new ban as well.
IRAP, which has been involved in litigation over the travel bans for months, along with HIAS Inc. and other groups, submitted an amended complaint challenging the new ban. They argue that the new restrictions run afoul of the establishment clause by “singling...
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Unloading his car in the parking lot of Rocklin's Heritage Inn Express is not what Ysidro Gonzalez expected to be doing Monday night. But, thanks to evacuations due to the failing main and emergency spillways for the Oroville dam, that's just where he is.
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A rendering of Third Nature's Pop-Up garage. Third Nature
During extreme storms, it's common for city infrastructure — from roads to subways to parking garages — to flood.
Architects from Danish firm Third Nature want to build garages that can cope with future storms. They designed a garage that could automatically move up and down as its water reservoir fills with and empties floodwater.
Check out the conceptual structure, called Pop-Up, below.
Wednesday, President Trump wished the nation a happy Fourth of July via Twitter.
Happy Fourth of July….Our Country is doing GREAT! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 4, 2018
The President then posted a second Fourth of July message via Twitter where he is featured.
“We are and will always be one people, one family, and one glorious nation under God. Happy Fourth of July and God bless America!”
Happy Fourth of July, Mr. President!
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Some Art Van Furniture customers are hoping for big snow totals on Sunday after the company held another “Let It Snow” promotion in early January.
The company says customers at its three Toledo stores will get full refunds on purchases over $999 made between Friday January 5 and Monday January 8 if it snows at least 3 inches at Toledo Express Airport on Sunday.
The stores include Art Van Furniture, Scott Shuptrine Interiors and Art Van PureSleep stores in Toledo, Genoa and Findlay.
The Toledo Express Airport National Weather Measurement Station must record a snowfall of three inches or more between 12:01 a.m. and 11:59 p.m. on February 4.
As of Saturday evening snow 1”-3” of snow is expected.
This isn’t the first time the furniture company has held the promotion.
In 2015, the company refunded over $400,000 to Toledo-area customers after a big snowstorm.
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7:38 AM: Good morning! Since New Year’s Day was on a Sunday, the holiday is observed today. If you still have to be out and about this morning, watch out for ice – it’s just below freezing – and be aware of these transit/transportation changes:
METRO: Sunday schedule.
WATER TAXI: The West Seattle and Vashon runs both are NOT in service today.
SOUND TRANSIT: Route 560 (and light rail) are on Sunday schedules.
STREET PARKING: For the neighborhoods with city-operated pay stations, this is a free-parking day.
Most schools are still out today but resume tomorrow.
The Josh Hamilton saga has taken another strange twist. The embattled slugger and addict admitted having an alcohol and cocaine relapse this past offseason, and is currently rehabbing from shoulder...
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Liverpool 's former Militant leader Derek Hatton has opened a new concept cafe.
The Guilty Pleasures Coffee Bar and Healthy Eatery is designed to let the customers decide, serving up healthy salads on one side of the venue with naughty cakes on the other.
The café has just opened in the old Lewis' building on Renshaw Street.
Derek told the ECHO: "On the one hand you've got really healthy stuff, you've got salad, you've got wraps and mostly organic stuff and then on the other hand you've got some fabulous cakes, obviously very naughty with cream and sugar and everything else.
"So we leave it to the customer to decide whether they want something healthy or not so, that's why we called it Guilty Pleasures. But which is guilty and which is your pleasure, you choose."
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RIO DE JANEIRO, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Brazilian pension fund Caixa de Previdencia dos Funcionarios do Banco do Brasil, known as Previ, is sticking to its plans for an initial public offering of power holding company Neoenergia SA, the fund’s Chief Executive Officer Geitiro Genso said on Friday.
“We will try to list Neoenergia in a better moment,” Genso said.
Neoenergia canceled a planned IPO in December because some of its shareholders did not accept valuations lower than what they were expecting. (Reporting by Aluisio Alves; writing by Tatiana Bautzer, editing by G Crosse)
Texans head coach Bill O'Brien expects Yates to start over Savage (concussion) in Sunday's game in Jacksonville, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Per Wilson, O'Brien also said he isn't sure about the backup situation, perhaps hinting that Yates will get the start even if Savage passes through the NFL's concussion protocol prior to Sunday's game. The Texans are getting a lot of heat for taking too long to place Savage in the protocol, as he initially was allowed to return to Sunday's 26-16 loss to the 49ers after taking a massive hit that left his hands twitching. He was removed shortly thereafter and T.J. Yates proceeded to complete 14 of 26 passes for 175 yards and two touchdowns. Following his solid work in a home game against a bad defense, Yates likely will have a much tougher time Week 15 in Jacksonville.
Between hurricanes, earthquakes and tornados, most regions in the U.S. are susceptible to some form or another of natural disaster. However, Sperling’s Best Places ranked the most dangerous and safest cities in the U.S. when it comes to natural disaster risk, taking into account tornados, earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, droughts, hail and other weather events such as extreme heat and cold.
The Clark County coroner’s office has identified the man who was shot to death in the northwest valley on Saturday.
Las Vegas police investigate a deadly shooting Saturday afternoon in the 4100 block of Overbrook Drive. (Mike Shoro/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The Clark County coroner’s office has identified the man who was shot to death in the northwest valley on Saturday.
Derian Contreras, 22, died after suffering multiple gunshot wounds Saturday afternoon at a home on the 4100 block of Overbrook Drive, near Rainbow Boulevard, Las Vegas police said. The shooting left another man in critical condition.
Metropolitan Police Department homicide Lt. Dan McGrath said a suspect has not yet been identified, but the shooting appeared to be the result of a drug deal gone bad.
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May 2 Pioneer Energy Services Corp:
* Pioneer Energy Services reports first quarter 2017 results
* Q1 loss per share $0.33
* Q1 earnings per share view $-0.22 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Q1 loss per share $0.20 excluding items
* Pioneer Energy Services Corp - revenues for q1 of 2017 were $95.8 million, up 34 pct from revenues of $71.5 million in q4 of 2016
* Q1 revenue view $89.3 million -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Pioneer Energy Services says estimate total capital expenditures for 2017 to be about $50 million, includes about $20 million for fleet upgrades and additions
* Pioneer energy services corp- in q2 of 2017, drilling rig utilization is estimated to average 72 pct to 75 pct
* Pioneer Energy Services Corp- production services segment revenue in q2 is estimated to be up approximately 10 pct to 15 pct as compared to q1 of 2017
* Pioneer Energy Services Corp- production services segment margin is estimated to be 22 pct to 25 pct of revenues in q2 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Saracens' Richard Wigglesworth says team-mate Alex Goode has got a real passion for fancy dress.
Speaking to Chris Jones and Ugo Monye on the Rugby Union Weekly podcast, scrum-half Wigglesworth spoke about a time recently when Goode deliberately turned up in a costume after telling the rest of the squad not to wear any fancy dress.
Wigglesworth said: "He's the fancy dress king, whenever we go away on trips and stuff he organises it all, he lives for fancy dress."
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A Kansas legislative task force on child welfare will meet next week for the first time since a new top administrator took over the state agency it is examining.
Among other things, the Child Welfare Task Force has been looking into problems with the state's foster care system for abused and neglected children.
The task force is scheduled to have a daylong meeting Tuesday at the Statehouse.
Its members include Gina Meier-Hummel of Lawrence. She was director of a children's shelter until she was named last month as secretary of the Department for Children and Families.
Meier-Hummel replaced former Secretary Phyllis Gilmore, who retired December first.
Some legislators had been calling on Gilmore to resign when she retired.
The 2018 edition of Baselworld watch fair, which opens March 22 in Basel, Switzerland, will be a leaner and meaner affair than past years. Expect fewer exhibitors—reportedly half as many as the 1,300 that showed in 2017. But between Rolex, Patek Philippe, Hublot, Chopard, Bulgari, Zenith, and others, plus a thriving community of boutique watchmakers exhibiting in an area dubbed Les Ateliers, Baselworld is still one of the Swiss watch industry’s most important platforms to introduce new collections and catch up on the latest buzz. Here, we offer a sneak peek at five models set to make their debut this week in Switzerland.
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EU wine harvest set for 36-year low
Extreme weather, including heavy hailstorms, hard frosts and drought, has pushed the EU wine grape harvest to an historic low in 2017, the EU department for Agriculture and Rural Development has revealed. Source, The Drinks Business
HAMILTON, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio teenager who pleaded guilty to fatally shooting her father has been sentenced to juvenile prison until she's 21.
The 15-year-old was sentenced today in Butler County Juvenile Court. She pleaded guilty last month to a murder charge. She originally was charged with aggravated murder.
Authorities say the teen loaded a handgun and shot her 71-year-old father in the face in February 2017 at the family's home in Hamilton, roughly 30 miles north of Cincinnati. Authorities say she told 911 dispatchers that she shot him.
Her attorney says the girl accepts responsibility. A motive hasn't been offered.
The judge says the teen could serve several years to life in adult prison if she doesn't behave in juvenile prison.
The Associated Press generally doesn't name juveniles charged with crimes.
Joan M. Haley, 81, of Glasgow died Friday, December 30, 2016 at the T. J. Samson Community Hospital. She was born in Glasgow, the daughter of the late William D. Mosby and Elsie Mae Morgan Mosby. She worked as a bookkeeper for over 42 years at Richardson Hardware in Glasgow and was a lifetime member of the Glasgow Baptist Church.
Survivors include a daughter Janet Dobson (David) of Glasgow; 2 grandchildren Jerimie Peden of Park City and Micah Peden (Julie) of Glasgow; 3 great grandchildren also survive. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Tom Haley and a brother Billy Mosby.
Funeral services will be 11:00am Wednesday, January 4, 2016 at the A.F. Crow & Son Funeral Home with burial in the Glasgow Municipal Cemetery. Visitation will be after 2:00pm Tuesday at the funeral home and on Wednesday until time for services. Family request that in lieu of flowers, a memorial contribution may be made toward funeral expenses.
Lexington P.D. sounds last call for toy collection campaign
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) – The Lexington Police Department’s “Fill the MRAP” campaign, benefitting Toys for Tots, wraps up Monday evening at Walmart on Sunset Boulevard in Lexington.
Officers will be stationed at the store collecting items from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Stop by with new, unwrapped toys that will be gifted to kids in need.
A department spokesman said Chief Terrence Green will also be participating in shopping sprees this afternoon with businesses that have collected donations or are making donations to Toys for Tots.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - As Ohio seeks to recover over $60 million from a giant online charter school that closed, the attorney general says the school founder and his two businesses should be on the hook for that public funding.
Founder Bill Lager's for-profit companies were paid to provide management and software services for the Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow.
In a court filing, Attorney General Mike DeWine argues that violated Lager's fiduciary duty to ECOT and that the public contracts were void. DeWine indicated he'll seek to recover money from Lager and the companies.
An ECOT attorney isn't commenting on that.
ECOT has challenged how Ohio tallied student participation to determine a clawback of nearly $80 million, some of which already was collected. ECOT is awaiting an Ohio Supreme Court ruling in that case.
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US President Donald Trump's daughter Ivanka Trump and her husband Jared Kushner have been involved in a mid-air scare, where the helicopter they were travelling in was forced to turn back to Washington due to engine failure. The couple were travelling to New York when the helicopter, owned by the Trump Organisation, encountered mechanical trouble shortly after take-off.
A former Pennsylvania lawmaker has been sentenced to 18 months of house arrest for his role in an illegal gambling machine operation.
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that Marc Gergely was also ordered Monday to spend three years on probation after completing the sentence.
The seven-term Democratic representative pleaded guilty in Allegheny County to misdemeanor conspiracy and campaign finance violation counts.
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Gergely was accused of aiding an illegal video gambling operation that had some 335 machines at 70 restaurants, bars, bowling alleys and other locations.
Prosecutors alleged that Gergely used his position to assuage the fears of business owners who were leery of putting gambling machines in their establishments.
Defense attorney Charles Porter Jr. sought leniency, saying his client had never been in trouble before and had accepted responsibility.
SAO PAULO, Aug 11 (Reuters) - Brazilian meatpacker JBS on Friday said it will release results for the second quarter on Monday without an auditing report.
In a filing to Brazil's market regulator, the company said that the auditing report will only be concluded when a leniency deal closed by J&F, its controlling shareholder, is approved by Brazilian prosecutors. JBS said earnings of its subsidiaries abroad such as JBS USA and Moy Park will be released with auditing reports. (Reporting by Marcelo Teixeira; Editing by Sandra Maler)
Even if you have been prescribed an antidepressant, you should also have therapy regularly. Talking to a trained professional will be able to help you understand your own thoughts much better than just thinking can do. A good counselor can do much more to help you than well meaning friends.Do not drink or do any drugs when you experience feelings of depression. People turn to drugs and drink in order to help them out, but it only makes things worse. Often, the urge to do drugs or have a drink can become a dependency.Take your anti-depressants the same time daily, preferably the morning.
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CANTON, Ohio -- FOX 8 is sharing missing persons segments with the help of Amanda Berry. We hope the segments will help loved ones reunite with their missing family members.
Nathan Cain, 14, was last seen March 2 in Canton. He was wearing white Nike Jordan shoes and a Tommy Hilfiger hoodie.
He is 5'4" tall and weighs 90 pounds.
Anyone who has information is asked to call 330-649-5800.
You can see the daily missing persons segment with Amanda Berry on FOX 8 News at 6 a.m., 8 a.m., noon, 4 p.m., 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.
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GATINEAU, Que. — The federal government is asking Canada's broadcast regulator to review the licence renewals for several TV providers following outcry over their potential impact on Canadian content on screen.
In mid-May, the CRTC renewed the licenses for multiple broadcasters and set the amount they must spend on programs of national interest to five per cent of their total revenue — a drop for some broadcasters.
At the end of June, groups representing Canada's independent producers, professional performers and other media workers submitted a petition to the Canadian Heritage minister to set aside the renewals or refer them back to the CRTC, saying the lowered investment could hurt the industry.
The government said in a statement it is referring the decision back for the CRTC to reconsider following numerous appeals from the cultural sector.
It said it wants the CRTC to ensure Canada achieves the right balance of investment in content and ability to compete.
Paul Ducklin is a passionate security proselytiser. (That's like an evangelist, but more so!) He lives and breathes computer security, and would be happy for you to do so, too. Follow him on Twitter: @duckblog
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The Republican Party may have the most to lose. Its reaction to Obama's move will set the tone for the GOP's agenda over the next two years and will reveal how committed the party is to actually leading. And the potential for another government shutdown looms if Republicans are ready to bring the immigration fight to the government-funding debate.
National Urban League's Marc Morial questions the close connections between members of the Trump administration and the alt-right movement.
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(WYCD) — Your morning is about to get better: a health professional has given the go-ahead to eat pizza for breakfast.
Registered dietitian Chelsey Amer told food website The Daily Meal that a slice of the traditional late night fave can actually be a smarter pick than your typical bowl of cereal.
Dietitian Chelsey Amer steps up again, saying, “You may be surprised to find out that an average slice of pizza and a bowl of cereal with whole milk contain nearly the same amount of calories. However, pizza packs a much larger protein punch, which will keep you full and boost satiety throughout the morning.”
While pizza may be loaded with grease, it also has less sugar than many cereals, and sugar does little for your mood or hunger levels.
“Plus, a slice of pizza contains more fat and much less sugar than most cold cereals, so you will not experience a quick sugar crash,” Amer said.
Of course, there’s a lot to take into consideration, like type of cereal or pizza, for example.
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Monday that elements of Moscow’s military contingent to Syria had already begun returning to Russia, the RIA news agency reported.
Reporting by Jack Stubbs; Editing by Andrew Osborn
MADISON, N.J. (CBS) – Some birth control pills are being recalled over a packaging error.
The recall affects physician sample packs of Taytulla made by Allergan. Four placebo capsules were placed out of order, which the FDA says “may place the user at risk for contraceptive failure and unintended pregnancy.”
The recalled packs are marked with lot number 5620706 and carry a May 2019 expiration date. Anyone who has the recalled pills is encouraged to call their doctor.
Anyone with questions for Allergan can call 800-678-1605.
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Two people were hospitalized after the motorcycle they were riding collided with an SUV on Tuesday night in Stanton, authorities said.
At around 10:20 p.m., deputies were called to the crash at Cerritos and Western avenues, where they found the injured riders, an Orange County Sheriff’s Department watch commander said.
They were taken to a hospital with injuries not considered life-threatening. The driver of the SUV, a Chevrolet Suburban, was not reported to be injured.
A preliminary investigation shows that neither drugs nor alcohol contributed to the crash.
The area around the intersection was blocked off while deputies investigated.
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Former CFO takes SAA to CCMA over unfair dismissal
In a statement released a short while ago, Phumeza Nhantsi says her dismissal was based on unfounded allegations in relation to a tender with BNP capital.
JOHANNESBURG – South African Airways (SAA)'s former chief financial officer (CFO) Phumeza Nhantsi has lodged a case of unfair dismissal with the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) against the national carrier.
In a statement released a short while ago, Nhantsi says her dismissal was based on unfounded allegations in relation to a tender with BNP capital.
An internal disciplinary inquiry found Nhantsi and suspended CEO Musa Zwane guilty of gross financial misconduct, negligence and dishonesty.
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As seen on this week’s episode of Monday Night Raw in Saint Louis, MO at the Scottrade Center on the USA Network, Bayley worked a 10-woman tag team match in the main event of the show.
There was awkward moment during Bayley’s entrance as she hugged a young fan but there was also an older fan in the area thought that Bayley was going in for the hug on him. You can see it here:
WARNING: nightmare levels of cringe pic.twitter.com/DZK3WXPP0f — the great muter (@BossMoz) April 24, 2018
Travis Air Force Base was on temporary lockdown Wednesday after officials responded the reports of a “real world security incident.”
The base, located in Fairfield north of San Francisco, was in the middle of a training exercise just before 3 p.m. when emergency personnel responded to a report of gun shots fired, officials said in a tweet. By 5 p.m. base officials said “no shooter was found,” and the lockdown was lifted.
Travis Air Force Base officials said in a Facebook post on Monday it would be “simulating a security incident” on base on Wednesday and Thursday.
It was unclear if the reported gun shots were part of the planned training exercise.
No other information was immediately released.
The Florida Project
When we toss around Twincy: FilmTown™, we’re not kidding. Just look at these tremendous options for films this week. First up: A front-runner for the best movie of the year, The Florida Project‘s setting of “The Magic Castle” motel and many other weird places actually surrounding Disney World plays as much a part in the story as the truly breakout performances of Brooklynn Prince as six-year-old Moonee and her troubled teenage mom Halley (Bria Vinaite). Willem Dafoe’s peak performance also helps to elevate the amazing movie to its top tier status, and you’ll definitely want to see this one ahead of the curve and ahead of awards season. Through Thursday, various showtimes. $6-8.50. —Curt Stanski
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April 17 (Reuters) - American Express Co
* American Express - Preliminary USCS card member loans net write-off rate – principal only 1.8 percent (not 1.7 percent) at March end versus 1.8 percent at Feb end
* American Express - Preliminary U.S. small business card member loans net write-off rate – principal only 1.8 percent (not 1.6 percent) at March end versus 1.5 percent at Feb end
* American Express- Preliminary U.S. small business card member loans 30 days past due loans as a % of total 1.2 percent at March end versus 1.3 percent at Feb end
* American Express co - Preliminary USCS card member loans 30 days past due loans as a % of total 1.2 percent at March end versus 1.2 percent at February end Source text: (http://bit.ly/2oPcdvu) Further company coverage:
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Nearly a year after the massive wildfire that devastated Fort McMurray, Alta., a climate scientist says there may be more forest fires in Canada this summer.
“If the forecast’s right that it’s a warmer than normal summer, we’ll probably have more fires,” says Mike Flannigan, a meteorologist and professor in the University of Alberta’s renewable resources department.
Flannigan says there are about 7,000 forest fires a year in Canada on average. But that number can vary dramatically depending on the weather. Warm temperatures mean a longer fire season, and more susceptible conditions.
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Forest fires are usually triggered either by lightning or by human activity. But Flannigan says there’s an increased risk of both kinds of fires in warmer weather, particularly in climates that are also dry and windy.
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FRANKTOWN — The Harmony Equine Center in Franktown is hosting a free clinic and training expo this weekend.
The Center is run by the Dumb Friends League. It takes in hundreds of abused and neglected horses each year.
The expo is designed to help people better understand horses. It will feature multiple clinics and training demonstrations.
The first one is slated for Friday — June 1 — from 12pm-5pm, followed by a second clinic on Saturday — June 2 — from 10am-4pm.
The Harmony Equine Center is located at 5540 E. Hwy. 86 in Franktown. Click here to learn more info.
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Blessing and Lost Arrow will spell, answer Bible questions, shoot a bow and arrow and re-enact a parable from the Bible. Passionate pheasant hunters, they have performed in a variety of venues across the Midwest.
To learn more about the dogs, visit www.rockdove.com.
Their hunting partner, Tom Rakow, founder and executive president of the Christian Deer Hunters Association (www.ChristianDeerHunters.org) will share true hunting stories and photos at the event.
To avoid distractions, no other pets will be allowed at the event. After the presentation, those who attend are welcome to meet the presenters and have pictures taken with the dogs.
For more information, contact the church.
× Arby’s/Fox 2 Prep Zone – Friday, February 2, 2018
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Segment One features highlights of these high school basketball games.
Alton-Marquette at McCluer North
Howell at Normandy
(Girls): Webster Winter Challenge
St. Joseph's vs Incarnate Word
Kirkwood vs Rock Bridge
Parkway Central vs Washington
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Segment Two of the Arby's/Fox 2 Prep Zone features highlights of these high school basketball games.
(Boys): St. Charles at Orchard Farm
(Girls): St. Charles at Orchard Farm
HOUSTON -- The severe weather has forced the City of Houston to cancel the concerts at Freedom Over Texas.
The fireworks show at 9:35 p.m. will go on as planned.
“We’re very disappointed,” said Susan Christian with the mayor’s office of special events. “While we can plan great events, we can’t plan the weather.”
RELATED: List of 4th of July events canceled due to weather
Eleanor Tinsley Park will be closed tonight, along with Allen Parkway and Sabine Street.
Christian asks everyone who planned to attend the event to stay home and watch the fireworks show on TV.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Road closures for Freedom Over Texas west of downtown
The festival is offering refunds for anyone who bought tickets.
Christian said give officials a few weeks to get the refund process sorted out.
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Activity at the eurozone’s factories, mines and utilities fell at its sharpest pace in 2017 during June, an indication that the economy may be settling down after an acceleration in growth during the first six months of the year.
The European Union’s statistics agency said Monday that industrial production was 0.6% lower in June than in May, while being 2.6% higher than in the same month last year. The decline in output was the...
The Avalanche will open and close its six-game preseason schedule against the expansion Vegas Golden Knights. Colorado also will face the Dallas Stars and Minnesota Wild twice apiece.
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOTV) - Thousands of students from across West Michigan gathered at the Fifth Third Ballpark for Kid’s Day! And they brought a lot of energy and excitement with them. Students from East Grand Rapid’s Middle School played the national anthem and everyone had a great time!
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Bridgeport Hospital is one of the first hospitals in Connecticut to offer the world’s smallest pacemaker for patients with bradycardia. The Micra Transcatheter Pacing System (TPS) is a new type of heart device, approved for Medicare reimbursement, that provides patients with the most advanced pacing technology at one-tenth the size of a traditional pacemaker.
The first procedure at Bridgeport Hospital was performed by cardiac electrophysiologist Murali Chiravuri, MD, in September. Electrophysiologists Adam Lottick, MD, and Robert Winslow, MD, have also implanted the device in patients at the hospital.
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“Love is the most dangerous game that should never be played but rather be displayed so choose LIKE that's the only way you can last forever with him or her”
By: ― Chief-Icons Rashid
Name: India Kelly
School: Jurupa Hills
Sport: Softball
Year: Senior
Noteworthy: Kelly went 8 for 13 and homered in three consecutive games to help the Spartans advance to championship game of the Big League Dreams Tournament. Kelly, who has signed with Boise State, also drove in 11 runs and scored eight runs in four game. Jurupa Hills will face Don Lugo for the title Tuesday afternoon.
What is SoCal Prep Legends: The best athletes in Southern California will be honored at an end-of-the-school-year awards show. For more details visit socalpreplegends.com, where you can also vote for the SoCal Athletes of the Week, as well as Play of the Week.
A solar farm under construction in west Loveland has offered more than the promise of renewable energy.
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MUMBAI: Indian police have filed a sexual assault case against an airline passenger after a 17-year-old Bollywood actress said that the male passenger had molested her during a late night New Delhi-Mumbai flight.
Zaira Wasim was seen sobbing in a video she posted onInstagram after getting off a Vistara flight during which, she has alleged, the passenger sitting just behind her attacked her.
"He kept nudging my shoulder and continued to move his foot up and down my back and neck," Wasim said in the post.
The video sparked outrage on social media, where fans came out in support of the actress, who shot to fame through her role as a child wrestler in the 2016 Bollywood blockbuster Dangal.
We're nearing the crescendo of the high school football season around Kansas City. No better time to check out some of the best touchdowns around the Metro.
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RA State Symphonic Orchestra with the support of the RA Ministry of Culture presents the new performances Alexey Ekimyan's beloved and anticipated songs at the National Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet named after Al. Spendiaryan
On Sunday, March 12, 2017, around 9:00 PM, deputies from the Thermal Sheriff's Station responded to the Mecca Hills Wilderness area regarding three lost hikers. The three female hikers, all residents of the Coachella Valley and in their early twenties, called 9-1-1 when it became dark and they realized they were lost.
Sheriff's Aviation responded and quickly located the hikers, but they were unable to land the helicopter and assist with the evacuation. Members from the Desert Search and Rescue were called out to the scene to assist. Desert Search and Rescue members hiked into the canyon and guided the three hikers out safely.
The Riverside County Sheriff's Department would like to remind hiking enthusiasts to carry proper equipment for any outdoor excursions. Proper preparation includes a well thought-out travel plan shared with friends and family, as well as familiarity with common hiking equipment, such as FPS, maps and compasses.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., discusses gun reform following the Las Vegas massacre, new legislation on political ads on social media, and finding bipartisanship in a polarized Washington.
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WINNIPEG -- A Manitoba man convicted of sending letter bombs to his ex-wife and two lawyers will have a sentencing hearing Oct. 3.
Guido Amsel appeared briefly in Winnipeg court and says he has once again found a new lawyer for his case.
Amsel has fired two previous lawyers, most recently after his conviction in May.
Amsel was found guilty on 15 charges, including four counts of attempted murder.
He was arrested after three explosive packages were found in July 2015.
Only one of the devices went off, causing severe injuries to Maria Mitousis, a Winnipeg lawyer who had represented Amsel's ex-wife in a lawsuit over an auto body shop the couple had owned.
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Fister (2-6) allowed five runs on seven hits and four walks across 4.1 innings in Monday's loss to the Indians. He struck out five.
Fister allowed three runs on three hits and three walks in the second inning before yielding a two-run home run to Edwin Encarnacion in the fifth. He threw just 55 percent of his pitches for strikes as he tied his season high in walks. Fister, who was coming off a pair of quality starts ahead of Monday's struggles, saw his ERA rise back to 5.56 after this rocky showing. He will look to get back on track Sunday against the Yankees.
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(AP) - Washington state residents are getting peppered with claims that they can sign up to receive their share of tobacco lawsuit settlement.
But the state Attorney General's Office issued warnings Tuesday saying it's a scam.
The News Tribune reports the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement was reached in 1998.
At least $206 billion paid out to the signatories is not sent to individuals, but to the governments to help cover the health care costs of smokers and chewers.
Officials say the fake advertisements offer consumers tax-free monthly payments of $2,300.
The catch is that, in order to learn how to claim a settlement, consumers must buy a subscription that costs up to $129.
The scammers ask for personal information and a credit card number.
Officials ask consumers who receive the ads to file a complaint.
Power Up!
Yes, you can fulfill your wildest dreams of cycling in the fresh air and breathing easy up those Vashon hills when you take a chance on winning a $4,000 electric bicycle in VoV’s raffle. Vashon eBike donated a fabulous electric bicycle to help Power Up! Voice of Vashon and you can reap the rewards. Not only will you keep all VoV’s community services going, you might just get that eBike — cut your transportation costs, reduce your environmental impact and improve your health.
Just buy a ticket – or two or three – to enter Voice of Vashon’s eBike raffle now through July 31st. Tickets are $20 each or 5 for $80 and are available at Vashon eBike across from the library and from VoV volunteers. The e-bike can be seen in the window at the KVSH storefront studio.
The winner will be announced August 4th at VoV’s Storefront Studio during First Friday LIVE on the Highway – you needn’t be present to win.
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SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 carrying a Spanish satellite early Tuesday, its fifth mission in what is expected to be a record year for Elon Musk’s company.
The rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida around 12:33 a.m. local time. The payload, a communications satellite for Spain’s Hispasat, will “contribute to the reduction of the digital divide in Latin America, the Iberian Peninsula and North Africa,” the Madrid-based broadcaster of Spanish- and Portuguese-language content said in a statement.
The satellite was successfully deployed about 33 minutes after launch. SpaceX will not attempt to recover the Falcon 9’s first stage for reuse due to “unfavorable weather conditions” in the usual recovery area off Florida’s Atlantic Coast, SpaceX said ahead of the launch.
The company is targeting roughly 30 total missions this year, including flying its new Falcon Heavy rocket again in June. That’s up from 18 missions in 2017.
Democratic senator Debbie Stabenow has held a senate seat for the state of Michigan since 2000, but might have some fierce competition in 2018.
According to RollCall, Robert Ritchie, better known as KID ROCK, is reportedly being eyed as a Republican candidate to run against Stabenow.
The rocker’s name came up as a possible candidate at a Michigan Republican Party convention last weekend. There have been no official decisions announced as of yet. Kid Rock, whose real name is Robert Ritchie, once said he tended to vote Republican but qualified himself as “more libertarian” to Rolling Stone in 2013. But he has supported several major Republican candidates.- Rollcall
Kid Rock has also been selling Pro-Trump T-shirts.
At this point its purely speculation, but we have seen crazier things lately…
Chelmsford Lions Club presented cheques to the local charities benefitting from its Santa sleigh collections.
The club spent evenings throughout December visiting areas throughout Chelmsford with Santa and his elves collecting donations.
Among the good causes to benefit were the mayor’s charities for the year - Mencap, Columbus School and Age Concern Chelmsford.
The mayor tweeted his thanks on Tuesday evening. He said: “Big thank you to Lions club’s Chelmsford branch who presented The Mayor’s charities with a cheque for £330 last week together with many other donations to great local charities.
“Fantastic effort throughout the year by everyone concerned.”
The Lions Club joins other groups and charities in the area to bring Santa’s sleigh every year.
Two high school seniors with aspirations of careers in healthcare are the recipients of the Putnam Hospital Center Auxiliary’s continuing education scholarships.
Junior volunteers Michelle Kushner and Nora Maerean each received $500 to go toward their educational pursuits.
“We offer a scholarship to junior volunteers as a sign of our appreciation for the many hours of community service students provide to Putnam Hospital Center,” said Michelle Piazza, director of volunteer and pastoral services. “We have a very talented and dedicated group of junior volunteers. Michelle and Nora are exceptional and we are very proud of their accomplishments.”
Kushner, a Somers High School senior, will attend the State University of New York at Binghamton to study nursing. She has volunteered at Putnam Hospital Center for two years, accumulating more than 189 hours of service. She mostly volunteered in the Rehabilitation Department. Her mother is a physical therapist at the hospital.
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Houses on Kennedys Bush Road and its intersecting streets are being evacuated from Halswell Quarry up towards the end of Kennedys Bush Road.
Displaced residents in Selwyn are to make their way to Selwyn Events Centre on Meijer Drive, Lincoln for further information.
Christchurch residents who have been evacuated should head to Pioneer Recreation Centre on Lyttleton Street, Somerfield.
We thank residents for cooperating with emergency services.
DETROIT (AP) — Michigan health officials say the southeast part of the state is seeing a serious outbreak of hepatitis A cases.
An analysis by the Detroit Free Press found that Michigan has led the U.S. in hepatitis cases per capita this year, with more than 500 reported cases so far.
The Detroit News reports that there have been 20 deaths linked with hepatitis A in southeast Michigan since August 2016.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says hepatitis A is an extremely contagious liver disease caused by the hepatitis A virus. It can be spread during sex or by eating contaminated food or water.
Health officials say the majority of cases involve drug users, homeless people and current or former inmates. The outbreak has particularly affected Wayne, Macomb and Oakland counties.
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1/2 mango, peeled and diced (optional)
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VERNON -- Crews are on scene of an overnight fire at 33 Franklin Park East in Vernon.
Details are limited at this hour, but a neighbor tells Fox 61 the fire happened just after 2:30 a.m. this morning.
Firefighters are searching for hot spots and are in overhaul mode as they comb over the building.
Rachel Pranckus, who is staying with her mother who lives nearby said the scene was chaotic.
“Just a gigantic boom it wasn’t as loud as an M 80, but it was more volume and you could just feel it,” said Pranckus. “We believe that it was propane in a shed and the shed blew up to pieces.”
The Fire Chief and other officials remain on scene as they continue to investigate.
Stay with Fox 61 for updates.
ATHENS May 2 Greece said on Tuesday it wants to tap bond markets soon after reaching a comprehensive deal with its international lenders, including debt relief.
Greece expects to conclude talks on fiscal issues and reforms by May 22 to conclude a crucial bailout review which will pave the way for the disbursement of vital loans.
"The Greek government is aiming at tapping the markets as soon as possible after wrapping up the second (bailout) review and a comprehensive deal on the medium-term (measures) for the debt," government spokesman Dimitris Tzanakopoulos told a news conference. (Reporting Renee Maltezou, Writing by Lefteris Papadimas)
Jake and Charles realize that they've been suckered into the cult-like NutriBoom pyramid scheme, and must find a way to sever their contracts.
We hear Jeffrey Katzenberg, 66, is close to announcing some deals now that he’s running his own private fund. The former Disney chief, who gave the world movies such as...
Casey Affleck (left) with Lucas Hedges in Manchester By The Sea
Casey Affleck has earned much praise for his performance in this drama and deservedly so.
His Lee Chandler is such a tortured soul, one who does not see redemption waiting for him. Not that he wants to be redeemed in the first place.
The story revolves around how an angsty Lee, who is working as a janitor in Boston, is called back to his small hometown after his older brother's sudden death.
This leads him to be the legal guardian of his teenage nephew, Patrick (Lucas Hedges).
And this means having to return to the place he has been trying to run from.
Hedges is one to watch too, and when you throw in Michelle Williams as Lee's ex-wife, you have a powerful trinity that will keep you engrossed.
If Affleck were not up against Denzel Washington for the upcoming Best Actor Oscar honour, he would be a shoo-in to win.
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Guyana’s Priyanna Ramdhani yesterday lost her quarter-final singles match at the second South American Youth Games at the Centro de Entrenamiento Olimpico, in Santiago, Chile but is now the fourth ranked badminton youth player in South America.
Ramdhani had beaten Suriname’s Erisa Bleau 21-4, 21-9 but lost to Peru’s Micaela Flores Vasquez 9-21, 16-21 in her group matches.
She reached the quarter finals by defeating Chile’s Mickaela Skaric Hott 21-7, 21-14 in her third group match but lost yesterday to Brazil’s Sania Valeria Passos Lima 8-21, 4-21.
Incidentally, Passos Lima is now the number one ranked female youth badminton player in South America. She is followed by Fernanda Saponara Rivva of Peru, Micaela Flores Vasquez also of Peru and Venezuela’s Tiffany Sanchez Lamas, who is joint four ranked with Ramdhani…..
MADRID (AP) - Spain's National Court says Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy will be called as a witness in the trial of some 40 people involved in an alleged kickbacks-for-contracts scheme that helped finance his ruling Popular Party.
The court said Tuesday that Rajoy would testify in his role as party secretary-general between 2003 and 2004, when the alleged illegal financing scheme was still operating.
It is not clear if Rajoy must testify in person or in written form. A date for his testimony has yet to be set.
On trial are former party treasurers and mid-ranking officials as well as business representatives.
Accused longtime party treasurer Luis Barcenas says there was always a scheme of illegal contributions to the party and that top officials were aware.
Rajoy and the party deny his claims.
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A salaried GP vacancy is being advertised in Plymouth - and the successful applicant could earn up to an eye-watering £10,500 per session.
The role has been advertised by medical recruitment experts MedMatch Medical.
The successful candidate would receive full indemnity cover, an NHS pension and national insurance contribution.
The practice where the GP would be based has fewer than 20,000 patients, five full-time partners, six GPs, eight nurses and is based over two separate sites in the city.
The job advert says that the typical set up of the day at the practice has a morning session between 8.30am and noon, while the afternoon session takes place between 3pm and 6.30pm.
It also reports that the vacancy has been created as a result of list expansion.
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Nadine Babu from GopherHole.com is joined by former Gophers hoopsters Jamal Abu Shamala and Kendal Shell to discuss the Gophers’ huge road win over No. 15 Purdue.
Plus, the differences in coaches between Tubby Smith, Dan Monson and Pitino, the role the assistants play, and how the football scandal effects hoops.
Ozuna was removed from the starting lineup prior to Wednesday's tilt against the Brewers due to a jammed finger, Joe Trezza of MLB.com reports.
The injury appeared to occur during Tuesday's game on a play at second base. He was slated to start in left field and bat fourth Wednesday, but Tyler O'Neill has since replaced the 27-year-old in the lineup. Ozuna will be available off the bench if needed, and he'll be considered day-to-day moving forward.
Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa said that less than half of the country’s estimated $1.42 billion believed to be illegally kept abroad has been brought back onshore, as a 90-day amnesty period ended.
Mnangagwa announced shortly after his swearing in as president in November that the money was to be repatriated. On Monday, he said that only $591 million had returned to Zimbabwe, adding that the individuals and companies who had ignored the amnesty would be named, and he would “ensure that those responsible for such illicit financial flows are brought to justice,” Reuters reported.
But despite the difficulty in repatriating cash, Zimbabwe’s latest economic and political developments indicate renewal.
Mnangagwa announced on Saturday that former British colony is to hold presidential and parliamentary elections in July, the first since former President Robert Mugabe was forced to resign in November.
April 6 Shenzhen Soling Industrial Co Ltd :
* Actual controller proposed to pay a cash dividend of 1 yuan for every 10 shares and use additional paid-in capital to distribute 20 new shares for every 10 shares, as the dividend payment plan for FY 2016
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Authorities continue to remove debris and investigate the collapse in Miami. Steve Harrigan reports from Miami, Florida.
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Januzaj, 22, burst onto the scene at United in the 2013/14 campaign under David Moyes.
But he has failed to live up to his potential with the Belgium international struggling to impress during loan spells at Borussia Dortmund and Sunderland.
It is said Jose Mourinho is keen to offload the winger this summer and wants around £8.8million for him.
Celtic, Real Sociedad and Marseille have been linked with a move for Januzaj.
Two Nigerians have been shortlisted for the Emerging Young African Entrepreneurs awards. They are among the 15 young African entrepreneurs who emerged as finalists from a pool of more than 800 applicants for the seventh annual Anzisha Prize, Africa’s premier award for her youngest entrepreneurs. Supported by African Leadership Academy in partnership with the Mastercard […]
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Two men were shot outside the Casa Grande club at 700 Southwest Boulevard Monday morning around 2:50 a.m.
One man faces life-threatening injuries after he was shot in the torso; the other was shot in the leg and his injuries are not life-threatening, police said.
Information regarding any possible suspect, victim identities or the circumstances of the shooting were not immediately available.
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Biloxi is finally closing the Saenger Theater for long overdue restoration work. The 88-year-old building is in desperate need of repairs.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - The government is opposing a man's request to withdraw his guilty plea to a charge of harassing an Ohio sheriff for nearly 20 years via letters, emails and websites.
A criminal affidavit filed last year said the harassment began in 1999 when Columbus resident William Young was arrested by Russell Martin, who was a Delaware County deputy and is now the county sheriff.
Young pleaded guilty in federal court earlier this year to a charge of cyberstalking. Sentencing is scheduled for May 1. Young faces up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
Federal prosecutor Jessica Kim said in a court filing on Tuesday that Young waited too long to withdraw the plea and is only now asserting his innocence after months of acknowledging his guilt.
Grill Mayor Craig Jones and his wife Princess of Fire Gay Jones shared some pro tips on how to take your hot dogs to the next level.
In 31 years of business, American Girl has never made a male doll…until now.
Believe it or not, but boys do play with dolls. Not to mention there are plenty of little girls in the world who would love to have a little boy doll. So, meet Logan Everett!
He’s got short brown hair and blue eyes. He wears a t-shirt underneath a blue plaid button up with a pair of navy pants. He also plays the drums in his friend’s band.
Apparently, American Girl sales were flat last year, so Mattel (American Girl’s parent company) pushed for the boy doll in hopes of creating more diversity.
April 24 (Reuters) - Bombardier Inc:
* BOMBARDIER AND 3 POINTS AVIATION STRENGTHENING PARTS SUPPORT FOR Q SERIES AIRCRAFT FAMILY
* BOMBARDIER COMMERCIAL AIRCRAFT SAYS ENTERING INTO A COLLABORATIVE AGREEMENT WITH 3 POINTS AVIATION
* BOMBARDIER - PARTS MANUFACTURE APPROVALS GIVE CO OPERATORS CHOICE TO BUY OEM-PRODUCED PARTS OR PMA PARTS MANUFACTURED BY AUTHORISED THIRD PARTY Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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A lane of the M1 Northbound was closed between junctions 28 and 29 because of a broken down vehicle.
The vehicle broke down around 10.30am this morning (December 11) and the left-hand lane of the motorway near Mansfield is now shut.
It was expected to reopen between 11.15am and 11.30am, and by 11.40am lane had been reopened.
According to traffic monitoring site Inrix traffic is "coping well".
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Apollo Vermouth and Honeymooners kick off their tour to the East Coast with a free show at the Riverwest Public House on Tuesday, July 25 at 7 p.m. featuring Broodmother and Sugar Stems.
Louisiana State Police are looking into the circumstances of a 3-vehicle wreck that killed a Brownsville man. 32-year-old Gerardo Hernandez was killed when he plowed his pickup truck into the back of another truck on a road in southern Louisiana.
The impact of the crash sent the other truck across the center line and into the path of an oncoming car. Hernandez was pronounced dead at the scene. The drivers of the other vehicles were hospitalized.
Louisiana investigators are trying to determine what caused Hernandez to rear-end the truck.
DUBAI, April 5 Qatar's Masraf Al Rayan said on Wednesday that a committee had been formed to manage the merger of the bank with Barwa Bank IPO-BABK.QA and International Bank of Qatar.
The committee of the three banks' administrations would oversee the merger process according to a preliminary timetable approved by the board of directors, it said in a statement.
Masraf Al Rayan's chairman Hussain Ali al-Abdulla said on Monday that the merger would take six months to complete and that the Islamic lender had appointed KPMG and PricewaterhouseCoopers as merger advisers, along with law firm Allen & Overy as legal adviser. (Reporting by Hadeel Al Sayegh; Writing by Tom Arnold)
A panel gets heated over President Trump's response to the violence in Charlottesville, VA. One panelist saying, don't tell me "what it means to be a black person in this country."
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NEW YORK — The stock market closed sharply lower, extending a weeklong slide, as the Dow Jones industrial average plunged more than 600 points.
Stocks ended their worst week in two years Friday, and the Dow's drop was its biggest in percentage terms since June 2016.
Several giant U.S. companies dropped after reporting weak earnings, including Exxon Mobil and Alphabet. Apple and Chevron also fell.
Bond yields rose sharply after the government reported the fastest wage growth in eight years, stoking fears of inflation.
The Dow fell 665 points, or 2.5 percent, to 25,520.
The Standard & Poor's 500 index dropped 59 points, or 2.1 percent, to 2,762. The S&P is down almost 4 percent since hitting a record high a week ago.
The Nasdaq fell 144 points, or 2 percent, to 7,240.
Houston is off to a strong start at the 2018 BC Midget Tier Four Hockey Championships.
The host Flyers are undefeated to start the provincial tournament with a record of 1-0-1.
On Sunday, Houston soared high above the Vanderhoof Bears, winning by a score of 9-3, but tied the Mission Stars 2-2 later in the evening.
They’ll face the Chase Broncos tonight, 7PM at Claude Parish Memorial Arena.
The gold medal match of the four-team-tournament is scheduled for Wednesday at 1PM.
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April 28 Time Inc said on Friday its board had evaluated a number of expressions of interest but decided to pursue its own strategic plan, sending its shares down 19 percent in premarket trading.
The publisher of Sports Illustrated and People magazines said the board would continue to pursue its strategic plan, which includes changes to its cost structure.
Time's shares were down nearly 19 percent at $14.95 in premarket trading on Friday.
Earlier this month Reuters reported that U.S. media group Meredith Corp made a preliminary acquisition offer to Time that fell short of its price expectation. (Reporting by Aishwarya Venugopal in Bengaluru; Editing by Shounak Dasgupta)
Listed firm Nickel Asia Corp. (NAC) said that the government’s proposal to prescribe a limit to mining areas will not affect its production.
In a disclosure to the stock market on Tuesday, April 24, NAC said that the proposed Department Administration Order (DAO) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) “will not impact its production volumes.”
NAC senior Vice President for Finance Emmanuel L. Samson said that “the impact of the Administrative Order to the Company, should it be issued in the form that we anticipate, will be to accelerate rehabilitation of disturbed areas within the prescribed time frame, which we can comply with.”
NAC said that they are already compliant to the DAO, which requires large mining operations to supply to local processing plants.
NAC also said that its lateritic nickel deposits are already deep, which meant that the company’s operations require less areas for mining. — Anna Gabriela A. Mogato
Marsala, July 4 - A 76-year-old Italian priest was sent to trial October 2 for sexually abusing minors in Marsala on Wednesday. Father Niccolò Genna is accused of abusing a boy from Gambia.
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The Cubs have started their quest for a World Series repeat. NBC 5 Sports' Mike Berman reports from Mesa, Arizona.
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There’s another hurdle for the Connecticut homeowners dealing with crumbling foundations, and another agency that says they can't help.
Recently the "Connecticut Citizens Against Crumbling Basements" filed a federal complaint.
On Monday, the United States Department of Justice responded and said they can't investigate, but the coalition isn't giving up. They say they're now taking their case to the FBI.
Homeowners in 36 towns in eastern Connecticut say they all have foundations that were built by the same company, with the same material that's proven to be a problem.
“I want you to understand that how can a potential billion-dollar problem be created and ignored and no accountability,” said Tim Heim, of the Connecticut Citizens Against Crumbling Basements.
Over the years, close to 600 homeowners have reported cracks in their foundations.
The company responsible, the JJ Mottes Company, has since gone out of business.
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The sun shone on the Cyrenians as the support service raised cash in the appropriately named Dollar Park.
Live music accompanied the festivities amidst the glorious weather within the Walled Garden for the annual Summer Fete.
Picture: Scott Louden
And there was plenty of natural greenery to enjoy in the surroundings anyway, but supplemented by the stalls which included tombola and face painting for the many visitors.
The service, based in Wellside Place works with the homeless and vulnerable to transform lives.
Ramadhan kicks off Bullets preparations
Nyasa Big Bullets have started preparations for new season under the tutelege of Burundian tactician Nsazwirwimo Ramadhan’s third spell at the club.
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The Android Instant Apps program comes out of the testing period and is currently being spread among the Google-branded phones from Pixels to Nexuses with Android 7.1.1 or newer.
If you’re wondering how to get in on accessing an app experience (without having to download and install an .APK) from Wish, BuzzFeed, Periscope and Viki, you can check to see if your Google settings will allow it — check the Google app’s side menu or go to your device’s settings and look for the Google section. From there, you should see an In Apps section. Then tap “Agree” to the terms prompt and turn the service on by swiping on the switch.
Searching for results related to the four apps above may include an “Instant” subheader. If you decide to “Open App,” you’ll be shuttled off into the Instant Apps experience.
Changes like these take time to process, so be patient if you’ve just tapped “agree”.
LONDON — Kensington Palace says Princes William and Harry have chosen sculptor Ian Rank-Broadley to create a statute of their mother, Princess Diana, to mark the 20th anniversary of her death.
Rank-Broadley, whose image of Queen Elizabeth II has appeared on British coins since 1998, will complete the work by 2019. The statue will be placed on the grounds of Kensington Palace, where Diana once lived.
The princes said in a statement Sunday that the statue is meant to create “a fitting and lasting tribute to our mother” and to remember her life and legacy.
The princes added they had been touched by the kind words and memories shared with them about Diana this year, as the world recalled her death in a Paris car accident in 1997.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Tata Motors Ltd:
* SAYS TO HIKE PRICES OF ITS PASSENGER VEHICLES UP TO 25,000 RUPEES PER VEHICLE FROM JANUARY 2018
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CIUDAD VICTORIA, Mexico (AP) — In a rare occurrence, two men found beaten and tied to a bridge in the Mexican border city of Reynosa turned out to be alive.
Reynosa and other border cities wracked by drug turf battles have seen the lifeless bodies of drug gang victims hung by their necks from bridges.
But this time, the bound men were tied to a bridge's railing Tuesday but apparently not by their necks. Accompanying the men was a banner signed by a reputed drug capo promising to catch common criminals and leave them for police.
An official with the Tamaulipas state prosecutors' office says the two men are being treated for their injuries. The official was not authorized to talk to the press and insisted on speaking on condition of anonymity.
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Tony Award-winning and Emmy nominated actress and singer Jane Krakowski graces the Just For Laughs stage to host 'Get Happy', a night of uproarious stand-up comedy. Starring the hilarious Chris D’Elia, Steve Simeon, Randy, Sean Emeny, Eman El-Husseini and with a special appearance by Tituss Burgess.
Tony Award-winning and Emmy nominated actress and singer Jane Krakowski graces the Just For Laughs stage to host 'Get Happy', a night of uproarious stand-up comedy. Starring the hilarious Chris D’Elia, Steve Simeon, Randy, Sean Emeny, Eman El-Husseini and with a special appearance by Tituss Burgess. 4:07
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In early 2016, singer and violinist Gaelynn Lea was giving music lessons and performing in her native Duluth, Minnesota, both as a solo artist and with Low's Alan Sparhawk as the Murder of Crows. At the urging of two of her students and a college friend, Lea entered NPR's Tiny Desk Contest, which called for musicians to submit videos of themselves performing an original song at a desk of their choosing.
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DENVER - A commercial general liability insurer has a duty to defend a contractor against claims of defective work on an airport hangar floor, a Colorado federal judge ruled June 12, also staying the case pending resolution of the underlying action (Auto-Owners Insurance Co. v. High Country Coatings Inc. and Zurich American Insurance Co., No. 16-03196, D. Colo., 2017 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 90127).
The rants of a self-proclaimed "sovereign citizen" from Jersey City got him thrown out of two Hudson County courtrooms last week and he was then ordered detained pending trial on PCP charges. Gregory Hickman, 39, of Palisade Avenue, appeared in Criminal Justice Reform Court after having refused to cooperate since his arrest on April 9. After stepping a few feet into court surrounded by sheriff's officers, Hickman began yelling slogans and Hudson County Superior Court Judge Sheila Venable had him removed after he repeatedly shouted "I reject."
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Chanticleer Holdings Inc
* Chanticleer Holdings Inc - qtrly revenue increased 0.1% to $10.77 million from $10.75 million; qtrly loss per share $0.58
* Chanticleer Holdings Inc says "‍remain on track to open 8-12 new company and franchise stores this year​" - sec filing Source text: (bit.ly/2wKf0I4) Further company coverage:
We're getting a sneak peek at Easterseals' brand new children's respite home in Lee County.
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The Flyers will take on the New York Islanders in a preseason game at 7:05 p.m. on Wednesday, September 20, at the home of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. The tickets will then be available to the general public at 10 a.m. Friday.
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At a recent solo show in Milian, Italy, Thom Yorke treated the audience to a Radiohead rarity, as Stereogum points out. He closed his set with the first-ever live performance of “Spectre,” the band’s discarded song for the 2015 James Bond film of the same name. Watch it go down below.
Earlier on his solo tour, Yorke debuted a new song called “The Axe.” Last year, he performed another unreleased track called “I’m a Very Rude Person.“ A cryptic string of tweets has led fans to believe that a new release might be on the way.
AOL Instant Messenger is ending its two-decade run on Dec. 15.
Chances are, you stopped using it years ago. But reading those words, you might feel a nostalgic pang. AIM, as it is known, laid the foundation for the abrupt, instantaneous, chat-centric communication we now take for granted. It was also the coolest thing AOL ever did.
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Contrary to what many critics say, President Trump’s first foreign trip was a success for a simple reason. While in Saudi Arabia, he made a sale. The Saudis agreed to purchase defense equipment for an estimated $110 billion, an exorbitant amount of money going into the U.S. economy. He also demanded that our NATO associates pay their fair share into the organization. Overseas trips made by previous presidents usually finished with trade concessions or tax dollars leaving the U.S. as foreign aid.
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SEDONA, Ariz. - About 100 firefighters are battling a wildfire burning nine miles northwest of Sedona that forest officials say is human caused.
According to Coconino National Forest, the 75-acre Sycamore Fire started Monday near Taylor Cabin Trail and is burning in a northeast direction.
As of this post the fire is reported to be at zero containment.
Four helicopters, five crews and three engines are working the fire. No structures are immediately being threatened but residents in the Sedona area will see smoke.
The fire was first reported around 10:20 a.m. Monday.
Information provided by Coconino National Forest
Scully attempts to come to terms with cancer, while Mulder and the Lone Gunmen break into a high-security lab to find the cure that could save her life.
State police said the suspect pictured above stole a car from Main Street in Marlborough on New Year's Day
Connecticut State police are trying to locate a suspect accused of stealing a car from Marlborough on New Year’s Day.
State Police said the subject pictured above is believed to have stolen a 2009 gray Honda Fit license plate FC4193 from Main Street in Marlborough around 2:30 p.m. Sunday. The vehicle was last seen on Route 2.
Police said there is no immediate threat to the public but ask that anyone who spots the suspect not to approach him and to call 911.
Anyone with information or who can identify the suspect is encouraged to call Troop K at 860-456-5400 or text TIP711 with information to 274637. Callers may remain anonymous.
Vancouver Whitecaps striker Fredy Montero looked like he’d scored a goal in his return to CenturyLink Field last week.
Seattle goalkeeper Stefan Frei had other ideas.
Frei made a wonderful save to turn away Montero’s fantastic free kick attempt in the 37th-minute of Seattle’s 3-0 win against Vancouver on Sept. 27, diving to his left and palming the former Sounder's 25-yard attempt off the crossbar and out of danger.
The stop won 50 percent of the MLS Save of the Week vote for Week 30, more than enough for Frei to take home the honors. Vancouver goalkeeper Stefan Marinovic finished second with 26 percent of the vote for a stop against Sporting KC, while Philadelphia’s Andre Blake (10 percent), Montreal’s Evan Bush (6 percent) and New York’s Luis Robles (6 percent) rounded out the field.
Currently in fourth in the Western Conference, Seattle are off this weekend. They’ll return to action next Sunday, Oct. 15 at home against FC Dallas.
Click here to watch all five Save of the Week nominees for Week 30.
Lopez scored 15 points (6-15 FG, 3-3 FT) while adding eight rebounds, three assists, a steal and a block in 36 minutes during Saturday's 113-103 loss to the Clippers.
The veteran center hadn't scored in double digits in any of the last four games, while his eight boards were his highest single-game total since Dec. 15. In other words, Saturday's production is about Lopez's fantasy ceiling at this stage of his career given the rebuilding roster around him in Chicago.
In this week’s ‘Did You Know’ we’re answering a question many of us have wondered about – is it better to breath through your nose or breath through your mouth?
Department of Natural Resources investigators say the body of a boater who went missing in Sumter County on Tuesday has been recovered.
The Wisconsin Rapids Police Department is helping to brighten spirits this holiday season, with the help of a local businessman.
Two men are dead after a collision between a minivan and a bus north of Fort McMurray Sunday evening.
The crash happened around 5 p.m. Dec. 10 at the top of Highway 63’s Super Test Hill, around 20 km north of Fort McMurray, RCMP said in a news release Monday morning.
Police believe a 2009 Chrysler Town and Country minivan was travelling southbound on the highway near the Noralta Lodge exit when it rear-ended a Diversified bus, which was carrying a driver and 11 passengers.
The news release states that both minivan passengers have died, but does not say whether they died at the scene or in hospital.
One man was 36 years old. Police are still trying to identify the second man, who also appears to be in his 30s. Anyone who could potentially identify the man is asked to call Wood Buffalo RCMP.
RCMP believe that weather and alcohol may have been factors in the crash. Police had issued a warning about road conditions the same day.
A total solar eclipse will take place August 21, which means darkness will fall across the the north America while the moon covers the sun.
While many will consider this event an exciting experience, it’s never safe to stare at the sun, even as it disappears behind the moon.
The only safe way to look directly at the eclipsed sun in through special-purpose solar filters, such as eclipse glasses.
To help with viewing the event, News Leader 9 is giving away free solar eclipse glasses at Atlanta Postal Credit Union on Bradley Park Drive in Columbus. Glasses will be given out while supplies last.
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Baku. 5 August. REPORT.AZ/ The rescue helicopter has crashed trying to evacuate from the highest peak of the Austrian Alps - the Grossglockner mountain, an alpinist who felt bad, Report informs citing RIA Novosti.
A rock climber from the neighboring peak has recorded it. It is seen in the footage how the pilot lost control of the helicopter after a man got on it. The plane started hovering and was about to wound an employee of the rescue services, and then broke up on the rocks.
Despite the emergency situation, no one on board has been severely injured; a medical employee has received minor wounds.
The American actress looks a million miles from Bridget Jones in the first look snap of her playing the screen legend in ‘ Judy ’.
Renée will play the actress in the forthcoming biopic, which will chronicle her final concerts in London in 1968, 30 years after she shot to global stardom playing Dorothy in ‘The Wizard Of Oz’.
It will also document her fallouts with her management and her romance with soon-to-be fifth husband Mickey Deans, as she performs her sell-out run of live shows.
It’s been 10 years since the third installment of the buddy-cop film, Rush Hour. The series, which stars Chris Tucker and Jackie Chan, could be getting a re-up in the near future.
READ: Chris Tucker Unsure About ‘Friday’ Reboot: “I Don’t Think I Can Do Another One”
“For the last seven years, we’ve been turning down the script, turning down the script,” announced Chan, during an interview with Power 106’s The Cruz Show. “Yesterday, we just agreed.” His comments can be hear around the 2:20 mark.
However, there is one condition that could dash fan’s dreams. Chris Tucker has to agree with the idea to do a fourth film.
“The script probably at the end of this month will have a second draft and next year, probably start, if…Chris Tucker agrees,” he continued.
READ: Jackie Chan Will Retire After Next Movie
The Brett Ratner-directed franchise has grossed a worldwide domestic gross of $850.6 million. Would you see a fourth Rush Hour film?
A Texas building connected to the Mexican-American Civil Rights movement has been designated as a National Treasure as part of an effort to restore historic buildings damaged by last year's hurricanes.
The National Trust for Historic Preservation announced the unique designation on Tuesday for the LULAC Council 60 Clubhouse in Houston.
Beginning in the 1950s, the clubhouse served as a meeting place for Mexican-American civil rights leaders who plotted key school desegregation cases and efforts to fight discrimination.
Tuesday's designation comes with a grant to restore three sites damaged by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria.
Other areas receiving a portion of the $450,000 grant are Dr. James M. Jackson's Office and Surgery in Miami, Florida, and various structures within the Paraíso Las Lunas nature preserve in Caguas, Puerto Rico.
SPENCER, Mass. (AP)  Firefighters in Massachusetts responded to a fast food restaurant over the weekend to free a young girl who got stuck in the playground.
The Telegram & Gazette reports that firefighters responded to a McDonald's in Spencer at around 8 p.m. Sunday.
Firefighters say they needed a ladder to reach the girl, who was stuck 10 to 12 feet (3 to 4 meters) in the air. Police say it took a cutting tool and about 30 minutes to free her.
Police think the girl suffered a dislocated knee. She was taken to a hospital for treatment.
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Her name and age were not released, and it is unclear how she became trapped.
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DHARAMSALA, India, March 28 India beat Australia by eight wickets in the fourth and final test to seal a 2-1 series victory at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium on Tuesday.
Needing just 106 runs to win with all 10 wickets intact at the start of the fourth day, the hosts eased past their target before lunch for the loss of just two batsmen.
Opener Lokesh Rahul made 51 not out, while stand-in skipper Ajinkya Rahane was unbeaten on 38. (Editing by John O'Brien)
× FLOW and Lawyers for the Creative Arts team up for Writers’ Rights: “We’re about trying to even the playing field”
Dave Hoekstra talks with writer and ‘For the Love of Writing’ member Sandra Jackson-Opoku and lawyer Jan Feldman of the Lawyers for the Creative Arts about the upcoming joint event and workshop taking place this Saturday 6/17 at the BAPA Community Room (11109 S. Longwood) in Beverly. Jackson-Opoku talks about FLOW’s mission on empowering African American female writers and navigating them through the often-choppy waters of getting work published. Feldman shares some of his experience with helping writers, especially who don’t have a lot of means, learn to negotiate legal landmines like contracts, copyrights, defamation and plagiarism, and authors’ rights, the various pitfalls the come up with the rise of self-publishing, and more.
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Mexican and U.S. Breweries Team up to Make Beer Mocking Trump
The CEO Mexican Brewery Cru Cru wanted to show President Trump the companies on both sides of the border can collaborate to make "great products."
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NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. - The public agency that was responsible for black, smelly water being discharged into water below Niagara Falls says it's hired an engineering firm to evaluate the discharge.
The Niagara Falls Water Board said in a statement released Monday that it's retained Los Angeles-based AECOM to analyze details leading to the July 29 discharge of black water from the public authority's wastewater plant.
The discharge turned the Niagara River near the base of the falls black on a sunny day when the area was crowded with tourists. Media coverage showed aerial images of the inky discharge clouding the American side of the river bank.
State officials are investigating what led to the discharge, while Niagara County lawmakers are seeking a criminal investigation by several agencies.
Washington Elementary School dance teacher Mackenzie Bradberry, left, Principal Liz Serrato, center, and Ellen DeGeneres on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" May 29, 2018. On the screen behind them is the Washington Elementary dance club from Visalia. THE ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW Special to The Bee
Coleraine ease past derby rivals Institute 4-0 at Ballycastle Road to seal their place in the quarter-finals of the Irish Cup.
Jamie McGonigle scored twice, with Eoin Bradley and Dean Curry also finding the net for the Bannsiders.
LONDON (AP) - Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are striking a different note with the music for their upcoming wedding, mixing gospel with choral works as the soundtrack for what they pledge will be a joyful occasion.
Kensington Palace said Tuesday that Harry and his American fiancee "have taken a great deal of interest and care" in selecting the wedding music. The palace says there will be performances by the St George's Chapel choir and Karen Gibson and The Kingdom Choir, a gospel group from southeast England.
The performers include 19-year-old cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason, who says he was "bowled over" when Markle called to ask him to play during the ceremony.
The couple has revealed details of their May 19 upcoming wedding over several weeks, with more to come.
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In this week’s Homerun Slides, talking to patients about SGLT-2 as a treatment option.
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Marshall faces the most important court case of his career against his new arch-nemesis, Brad Morris.
Aptos High's new Freedom Field at the base of the campus along Freedom Boulevard is one of the Measure L projects on campus. WATSONVILLE >> The Santa Cruz County Civil Grand Jury released a highly critical report Tuesday deriding the Pajaro Valley Unified School District's use of Measure L funds and describing the Citizens' Oversight Committee as “mostly ineffective.” The Citizen's Oversight Committee, a group of unpaid community volunteers, is tasked with informing the public, reporting to the board and overseeing whether bond funds have been spent in accordance with the terms and conditions approved by the voters.
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We are giving away passes to an advance screening for BABY DRIVER in Houston, TX. If you are interested, submit your email below and we will send you a secret link with passes while supplies last.
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A talented, young getaway driver (Ansel Elgort) relies on the beat of his personal soundtrack to be the best in the game. When he meets the girl of his dreams (Lily James), Baby sees a chance to ditch his criminal life and make a clean getaway. But after being coerced into working for a crime boss (Kevin Spacey), he must face the music when a doomed heist threatens his life, love and freedom.
Blach will either start Sunday's game against the Phillies or be confined to a relief role going forward, Henry Schulman of SFGate.com reports.
The Giants announced that Chris Stratton and Andrew Suarez will start Friday and Saturday, which suggests Blach may be on the outs, as he had been following Stratton. Blach was used out of the bullpen in Tuesday's 11-4 loss in Colorado, which could have just been him throwing in between starts, but now that looks less likely. Rookie Dereck Rodriguez (leg) could be an option to start Sunday if he is deemed healthy, otherwise that start could go to Blach. However, Madison Bumgarner (finger) is expected to rejoin the rotation next week and Jeff Samardzija (shoulder) could be back next weekend, at which point Blach will either join the bullpen full time or be sent to Triple-A.
I SEND this email as a letter to the editor voicing my disappointment at telco company Digicel PNG Ltd.
I have this issue that I am sure other Digicel subscribers face, the missing 5t issue.
After entering flex I get a USSD message advising me of my balance.
However, after trying to subscribe to a data plan or wantok combo I get a message telling me that I do not have enough credit to purchase the plan.
Then I get a message asking me if I’m missing K2, and if so I can ‘dinau’ and repay the K2 with interest.
It seems like the system is rigged and meant to make you spend more just to get one plan.
I do not bother calling the care line because I will get the same response.
Can the Digicel team please look into this because this happens after every second or third top up?
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NEW YORK (AP) — Broadway fans are buzzing over the release of a new song by two popular Tony winners in support of the upcoming March for Our Lives.
"Hamilton" creator Lin-Manuel Miranda and Ben Platt, the original star of "Dear Evan Hansen," have recorded a duet called "Found/Tonight,' mixing lyrics from "You Will Be Found" from "Dear Evan Hansen" and "The Story of Tonight" from "Hamilton."
The song was released at midnight on Monday and is No. 1 on the iTunes singles chart.
The multicity March for Our Lives on March 24 was planned after the Feb. 14 massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.
Miranda has been releasing "Hamilton"-related content each month in a series called Hamildrop.
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What could be the biggest fight in combat sports history was made official today.
UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor will meet unbeaten boxing legend Floyd Mayweather in a boxing match on Aug. 26 in Las Vegas.
Following the announcement, UFC President Dana White and Mayweather Promotions’ Leonard Ellerbe met with the media in “Sin City” to talk about how the bout came together and the specifics of what is likely to be a monumental and historic crossover fight.
Check out their scrum in the video above.
And for more on the UFC’s upcoming schedule, check out the UFC Rumors section of the site.
NFL Network's James Palmer talks about what can be expected during the Sunday night matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs rookie Kareem Hunt and Houston Texans rookie Deshaun Watson.
Wednesday, 15 February, 2017 - 17:00
Further evacuations are now underway due to the ongoing fire risk.
Houses on Kennedys Bush Road and its intersecting streets are being evacuated from Halswell Quarry up towards the end of Kennedys Bush Road.
Residents should leave their homes immediately and head to the Pioneer Recreation Centre for further information.
We thank residents for cooperating with emergency services at this time.
Dec 12 (Reuters) - Global Cloud Xchange:
* GLOBAL CLOUD XCHANGE PARTNERS WITH CMC TELECOM
* GCX WILL OFFER ITS IP TRANSIT SOLUTIONS TO CMC TELECOM IN HONG KONG AND SINGAPORE
* CMC TELECOM WILL DEPLOY A VIRTUAL POINT OF PRESENCE (VPOP) FOR GCX IN HANOI Source text: [Global Cloud Xchange (GCX) and CMC Telecom today announced a dual strategic initiative, wherein GCX will offer its IP Transit solutions to CMC Telecom in Hong Kong and Singapore, while CMC Telecom will deploy a Virtual Point of Presence (vPoP) for GCX in Hanoi. This strategic arrangement will enable GCX to expand its network reach in Indochina and leverage CMC Telecom’s network to deliver low-latency and secure connectivity solutions for its customers. CMC Telecom, in turn, will get access to GCX’s high-performance IP Transit global network.] Further company coverage:
The National Champion South Carolina Gamecock women's basketball team will finally get to be celebrated by their hometown fans this Sunday.
CHECK IT OUT: Parade route for Sunday's Gamecock National Championship celebration
Ahead of Sunday's championship parade, the City of Columbia began hanging national champion banners along the parade route on Main Street Friday.
HISTORY! South Carolina wins NCAA championship
The parade comes exactly one week after the Gamecocks defeated the Mississippi State Bulldogs for their first ever national championship in women's basketball.
The parade is on Sunday at 3 p.m. at the intersection of Main and Laurel streets and ends at the State House where a stage will be set up for the speakers, including head coach Dawn Staley, Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin and others.
MORE: LeBron James congratulates Gamecocks on National Championship win
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TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Police in a Phoenix suburb say one of Uber’s self-driving vehicles has struck and killed a pedestrian.
Police in the city of Tempe said Monday that the vehicle was in autonomous mode with an operator behind the wheel when the woman walking outside of a crosswalk was hit.
Sgt. Ronald Elcock says in an email that the accident happened overnight but did not say whether it occurred Sunday night or Monday morning.
The woman died of her injuries at a hospital and her name was not made public.
Uber has been testing the self-driving vehicles in Tempe and Phoenix for months.
Uber says on Twitter that it is “fully cooperating” with the investigation and expressed condolences to the family of the victim.
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We're still dealing with the collapse of multiple small dams during the 2015 flooding disaster. And nearly 15 years ago, we were hearing about the remote possibility of a much larger dam breakdown.
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Two boys, aged four and five, died of suffocation after being stuck in a car for close to 9 hours in Delhi's Ranhola area. The incident was reported on October 3.
The children, cousins by relation, were playing in a car owned by their family, which was parked near their house. At around 1 pm, the owner of the car, a taxi driver, locked the vehicle through central locking, unaware of the children trapped inside it.
Hours later, when the family members realised that the children were missing, they rushed to the police station to file a complaint. As fate would have it, they made this travel in a neighbour's car
Meanwhile, a relative unlocked the car in which the children were stuck and found them in an unconscious state with burn injuries on their bodies.
Police said that boys were then rushed to a hospital, but were declared as 'brought dead. The post-mortem report confirmed that the children died due to suffocation.
(With inputs from PTI)
According to the National Crime Information Center, more than 647,000 missing persons cases were reported in the U.S. in 2016, and while many of these are ultimately resolved with the help of law enforcement and organizations like Texas Center for the Missing and Texas EquuSearch, there are still over 88,000 active cases.
This Saturday, February 3, is officially the 1st National Missing Persons Day. Gatherings will be held all over the country, and the event will be commemorated locally from at Houston City Hall (Legacy Room), 901 Bagby from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
April 28 Leading Edge Materials Corp-
* Leading Edge announces c$2 million non-brokered private placement with strategic european investors
* Leading Edge Materials Corp - proposed private placement offering of up to 3.6 million unit of company, at a price of c$0.55 per unit
* Leading Edge Materials Corp - intends to use net proceeds from offering to continue to advance woxna graphite production facility
* Leading Edge Materials Corp - proceeds from offering will allow an accelerated work program during 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Washington (quad) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Carolina.
Washington's absence for a third straight week isn't a big issue for the Lions now that it's clear Ameer Abdullah (ankle) doesn't have a serious injury. Zach Zenner filled in for Washington the past two weeks, taking six carries for five yards as a short-yardage specialist.
On Monday, April 23, 2018, at approximately 7:35 at night, the Wadena County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a motorcycle accident on Twin Lakes Road in the area of 370th Street.
Law enforcement and medical personnel arrived on scene and found two people who were injured. One individual was airlifted out by helicopter and the other was transported by ambulance. Their condition is unknown at this time.
The Wadena County Sheriff’s Office was assisted on scene by the Menahga Police Department, Menahga Fire and Rescue, Tri-County Ambulance, North Air Care and K&K Towing.
Not getting on with your partner’s pet? What did you do? Guy Masterson smuggled his girlfriend's dog out of the country on a hovercraft.
The UFC 216 weigh-ins are live.
Tomorrow night (Oct. 7), UFC 216 will take place inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. In the main event, Tony Ferguson will battle Kevin Lee for the interim lightweight title. In the co-main event, Demetrious Johnson will defend his flyweight gold against Ray Borg.
Check out the live weigh-in results below:
Main Card
Tony Ferguson (155) vs. Kevin Lee
Demetrious Johnson (125) vs. Ray Borg (124)
Fabricio Werdum (247) vs. Derrick Lewis (263.5)
Mara Romero Borella (126) vs. Kalindra Faria (125)
Beneil Dariush (156) vs Evan Dunham (156)
Prelims
Tom Duquesnoy (135.5) vs. Cody Stamann (136)
Will Brooks vs. Nik Lentz
Bobby Green (155) vs. Lando Vannata (155.75)
Pearl Gonzalez vs. Poliana Botelho (115)
Undercard (UFC Fight Pass at 6 p.m. ET)
Walt Harris (251) vs. Mark Godbeer
John Moraga vs. Magomed Bibulatov
Thales Leites (185.5) vs. Brad Tavares (185.5)
Matt Schnell (126) vs. Marco Beltran
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The Bob Probert Ride is heading into its eighth year and will celebrate this year's event with two road captains.
Former Colorado Avalanche and San Jose Sharks right winger Scott Parker will be joined by Detroit radio personality Meltdown.
This year's ride takes place June 24. It will begin at Thunder Road Harley-Davidson and make stops at the Fort Fun Centre in Amherstburg, Colchester Bar and Grill and Wolfhead Distillery, before finishing at the Ciociaro Club.
Throughout the years, the event has supported cardiac wellness programs in Windsor-Essex raising just under $800,000 to date.
The Bridal Ball donated $10,000 to help kick start the fundraising initiative.
Actor Harrison Ford reportedly had a potentially serious run-in with an airliner at an airport in California.
Harrison was told to land on a runway at John Wayne Airport in Orange County on Monday but mistakenly landed on a parallel taxiway, passing over an American Airlines jet holding nearby, NBC reported.
The US news outlet said that air traffic control recordings have Harrison asking: “Was that airliner meant to be underneath me?”
Harrison Ford (Ian West/PA Wire)
American Airlines Flight 1456, with 110 passengers and six crew, departed safely for Dallas.
Harrison’s publicist, Ina Treciokas, declined to comment.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), which is investigating the incident, could not confirm that Harrison was the pilot of the single-engine Husky, but said the pilot received and read back the proper landing instructions.
The incident comes after Harrison was injured in 2015 when his vintage plane crashed on a golf course in Los Angeles.
Man Camping At Elbow Lake Hit By Falling Tree During Storm
Jeff Panzer was sitting under an awning when the tree fell on him
BECKER COUNTY, Minn. — A Farmington, Minnesota man camping at Elbow Lake was hurt after he was hit by a falling tree.
Becker County Sheriff’s officials say 44-year-old Jeff Panzer was camping with three others on the east side of the lake when storms hit around 6:10 this morning.
Panzer was sitting under an awning when a tree fell on him.
Rescue crews had a tough time getting to him due to all of the fallen trees and branches.
They had to use chainsaws and a skid steer loader to get him out.
He was taken to St. Mary’s Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
PORT ORCHARD, Wash. — A Washington man has been charged for a marijuana operation that was found during a house fire that claimed his mother’s life.
The Kitsap Sun reported Tuesday that 46-year-old Matthew Parham was charged with manufacture of marijuana. He had a bench warrant issued for his arrest earlier in June after he failed to attend a May court hearing.
Police say they found a clandestine marijuana grow and a extraction operation for THC, the active ingredient of cannabis, while they investigated the February house fire that killed Parham’s mother.
According to document, Parham told a detective he was growing the marijuana. Washington state law says growers and processors require a license from state regulators.
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Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
PICKENS — The Safe Boating Campaign wants people to stay safe when out on the water this summer.
“The July 4 holiday is a great time to celebrate our freedom with family and friends,” National Safe Boating Council communications director Yvonne Pentz said in a news release. “If you are fishing, boating or just enjoying the day on the water, it’s important to boat responsibly.”
The Fourth of July is the highest boating traffic time of the summer, the release said. Pentz listed three things boaters can do to help prevent tragedies on the water.
The first, and arguably most important, tip provided in the
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Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) legislator Prasad Lad on Wednesday sent a legal notice to Congress president Sanjay Nirupam and former Mumbai Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan over their allegations against him in an alleged land scam in Navi Mumbai.
The notice seeks withdrawal of the duo’s statements made during a press conference earlier this week when they alleged Lad to be involved in the land scam.
The notice further said that if the statements are not withdrawn within three days of recovering the notice, Criminal and Civil Definition process will be initiated against them by Lad.
Earlier this week, the Congress had alleged that government land in Kharghar, Navi Mumbai worth Rs 1,767 crore was given to a private builder for just Rs 3.60 crore.
Nirupam had claimed the builder “is a business partner of BJP MLC Prasad Lad,” who has played a crucial role in this allotment.
The 71-year-old former Weakest Link presenter, who has been married and divorced twice in the past, decided to try her luck with online dating.
"When I was young, which is a very long time ago," she told viewers of the BBC documentary. "There were several easy ways to get a boyfriend: go to supper parties, cocktail parties, 21st birthday parties, your brother's school, or ballroom dancing classes.
"Online dating is the way nine million people now look for lasting love," she continued. "An oddity for my generation, but here goes, I'm going to dip my toe into computer matchmaking."
Anne was then seen setting up her Tinder profile, including her age and several glamorous snaps.
Subscription sales have begun for the Santa Barbara Symphony's 2017-18 season, which opens Oct. 14 with an all-Mozart program accentuated by a ballet world premiere. The orchestra will present a total of nine programs at the Granada Theatre, 1214 State St., over the course of the season, including a pair of non-subscription concerts.
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The New Orleans Saints are reportedly looking to trade one of their top cornerbacks.
Delvin Breaux, who has missed the majority of training camp with a leg injury, is on the trade block, according to an NFL Network report.
The 27-year-old Breaux was the Saints’ top cornerback in 2015, starting all 16 games with three interceptions and 19 passes defensed.
But, the McDonogh 35 product dealt with injuries throughout 2016, including a broken fibula suffered Week 1, and he hasn’t been consistently available in training camp this year.
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OK, they're mainly showing off the don'ts.
Kath and Dave are two of Carrie Brownstein and Fred Armisen’s most intense creations. Whether they’re trying to save the human race (after a local power outage) or going out for tapas (and dancing on the table), this couple doesn’t do anything half-assed.
Add escape rooms to the list.
In IndieWire’s exclusive video below, Kath and Dave team up with two strangers to work an escape room. Needless to say, they’re not the best team players, though one could argue their intensity only helps in the end.
NEW YORK (AP) - YouTube stars KSI and Logan Paul are taking their acts into the boxing ring.
They've agreed to a two-fight deal, with the first bout in the Manchester, England, on August 25th and a rematch in the United States.
KSI, whose real name is Olajide William Olatunji, was training with boxers Floyd Mayweather Sr. and Badou Jack in Los Angeles.
The 24-year-old English comedian and actor beat YouTuber Joe Weller in the ring in London last month.
YouTube removed Paul's channels earlier this year after he posted images of what appeared to be a suicide victim online. Paul later apologized. YouTube also temporarily suspended advertising on the 22-year-old's channels in February due to an odd "pattern of behavior."
Jon Huntsman Sr. speaks to reporters at a 2014 news conference in Salt Lake City. Rick Bowmer AP
April 6 Parex Resources Inc -
* Q1 production was approximately 32,600 barrels of oil equivalent ("Boe/d") (99% crude oil), an increase of 5% from prior quarter
* For Q2 2017, expect production to average 34,000 boe/d for an overall increase of approximately 10% for first half of year
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Will backup quarterback Nick Foles shepherd them behind center for the rest of the season? Or will they seek outside help? Sophomore quarterback Carson Wentz carried them to 11-2 and an early claiming of the division title. But Wentz, the team confirmed Monday, tore his left ACL midway through the Eagles' 43-35 win over the Rams on Sunday night. He's out for the season.
Naturally, speculation began.
ESPN's Dianna Russini tweeted Monday afternoon that the Eagles should consider Tony Romo, who's excelling as a broadcaster in his first season away from the Cowboys.
"How many weeks of watching Nick Foles before Philly realizes they should convince the prematurely retired @tonyromo to come out of the booth" Russini tweeted. "The veteran knows the NFC, the Eagels have a great running game and defense, and here's Romo chance to win a Super Bowl."
Drone Video Captures Boston After The First SnowNot everyone welcomes the arrival of winter in New England, but there’s no denying it can make for a pretty picture – or drone video.
You Can Dine Inside A Life-Size Gingerbread House This Holiday SeasonYour family might be making a gingerbread house this winter, but have you ever wanted to go inside one?
More Private University Chiefs Top $2M As Pay Keeps ClimbingBoston University President Robert Brown was in the top 10 highest paid private university presidents in the country in 2015.
Snow, Wintry Mix Coming For Tuesday Morning CommuteThis isn’t going to be a significant winter event, but given the timing, there will likely be some issues for Tuesday morning’s commute.
JAMB to begin sale of 2017 UTME form
… Expects 1.7m candidates to apply – Registrar, Prof. Oloyede The Registrar, Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, Tuesday hinted that the body would soon commence the sale of the application form for the 2017 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination(UTME). . Oloyede said an estimated 1.7 million candidates are expected register and sit […] The post JAMB to begin sale of 2017 UTME form appeared first on The Nation Nigeria... Read Full Story
PHOENIX ARIZ./ST. ALBANS, VT. — Fernand J. Tarte, 86 of Phoenix, Ariz. passed away following an extensive medical history including Alzheimer’s on January 20, 2018 at Hospice of the Valley. Fern was born January 31, 1931 in St. Albans, Vermont to Sylvio and Lillian Tarte.
He was a licensed barber in California and Florida, owned and operated a number of barbershops in California.
Fernand was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Maurice. He is survived by his loving friend, Ann Justus, two brothers, Normand (Martha) and Roger (Gerry), and two sisters, Jeannine (Richard dec.) Pouliot and Claire (Grant dec.), and nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held in the family plot at Mount Calvary Cemetery in St. Albans, Vt. Arrangements entrusted to Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home.
SAHIWAL- The police arrested a constable on the charge of extorting money from villagers, posing himself as a police inspector in Yousufwala here the other day.
According to police, an inspector impersonator Muhammad Shafique had extorted money from villagers in Yousufwala for the last many days. On public complaints, the Yousufwala Police arrested the accused red-handed while extorting money from villagers.
During investigation, it was discovered that the accused is a constable in the Special Protection Police (SPU) of Qadirabad Coal Power Project Sahiwal and belongs to Chakwal district. The police registered a case against him and started investigation.
Feb 13 Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc
* on Dec 29, 2016, employees of station in Steubenville, OH, WTOV (Nbc/Fox), filed petition with National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)
* Petition was filed to decertify International Brotherhood Of Electrical Workers (IBEW) local union 246
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Mr. Bad Boy himself, Sean “Diddy” Combs, comes out on top this year as Forbes has named him the highest paid musician of 2017.
Diddy raked in a massive $130 million mostly thanks to his Ciroc line and the Bad Boy Family Reunion Tour. [read more]
Forbes top four highest paid were all African American. Check out the other three below.
2. Beyoncé ($105 M)
3. Drake ($94 M)
4. The Weeknd ($92 M)
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Duane Guettler, 66, of New Castle, passed away Thursday, March 15. Duane was born Jan. 15, 1952. A celebration of life for Duane will be Saturday, March 24, at 1 p.m. at Coal Ridge High School in New Castle. A full obituary will follow.
ESCONDIDO, Calif. — Authorities have arrested a suspect in the stabbing death of a 75-year-old retiree more than three decades ago in Southern California.
Police in Escondido say technology led to new analysis of fingerprints from the apartment where Richard Finney was stabbed 31 times in 1986.
The San Diego Union-Tribune reported Monday that Nathan Eugene Mathis faces a charge of murder and an allegation that he used a knife in the attack. The 62-year-old retired security guard pleaded not guilty last week.
Investigators haven't named a possible motive or said whether the defendant and the victim knew each other.
Gina Turi Curry, Finney's granddaughter, tells the newspaper she burst into tears when police informed her of the arrest.
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Monday tonight! Who Makes Land Use Decisions? Local municipalities insist they know what's best for their communities, but others argue there has to be a means to override choices of "bad actors" who exacerbate our housing crisis by preventing development. How can local communities make the best decisions that also meet regional needs? Join SPUR for a discussion about how we can resolve these tensions.
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Police and fire officials say a guest at a Washington hotel died after falling into a boiler shaft on the roof and plunging 10 floors to the basement.
Geoffrey Kirui won the 2017 Boston Marathon on Monday, pulling away from Galen Rupp to nab top honors, completing the race in 2:09:37.
It’s an incredible feat of athleticism from an incredible athlete — a fact not lost on those celebrating his accomplishment. Shortly after his win, this picture began floating around the internet, courtesy of Ross Tucker. This picture of Kirui wasn’t taken during the marathon, but that hardly makes it any less impressive:
Olympic champ Kipchoge & #bostonmarathon winner Kirui showing those horizontal muscle striations. I’d never seen this before these pictures pic.twitter.com/RtC3yZA84p — Ross Tucker (@Scienceofsport) April 18, 2017
Some pictures of him from the race:
Fitzpatrick completed 20 of 30 passes for 210 yards and two touchdowns during Sunday's 30-10 win over the Bills.
Fitzpatrick greatly regressed from his excellent 2015 season, so much so that it would be quite surprising if he was brought back to New York next season after signing a one-year, $12 million contract this past summer. Fitzpatrick finished the year with 2,710 yards and 12 touchdowns, but it was his 18 turnovers that ultimately doomed the Jets and will likely force him to find another team to try and reach the postseason for the first time in his career.
Ex-Wells Fargo Workers Seek Toss Of Client Poaching Suit
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 5:35 PM EDT) -- A group of ex-Wells Fargo Insurance Services employees asked a Pennsylvania federal judge Thursday to dismiss their former employer’s suit claiming they breached an agreement not to solicit Wells Fargo clients, saying the agreement is too broad and Wells Fargo is leaving the commercial insurance business anyway.
The eight former employees told the court that nonsolicitation clauses similar to the one they signed have been found to be unenforceable under Pennsylvania law and that the company cannot claim injury because it is in the final stages...
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A Kansas water park where a boy was killed on a waterslide says it won't open this season until it resolves issues raised by a state audit but that it thinks the audit was "malicious."
If you haven't been downtown since work ended Friday, the streets might look at little different than you're used to.
And it's not a glitch in the Matrix.
It's the permanent installation of 18 large-scale scupltures, part of the Flying Objects public art series by the Salt Lake City Art Program in partnership with the Redevelopment Agency of Salt Lake City.
The new works replace temporary pieces, known as Flying Objects 4.0, that were installed in 2014. That rotation was the fourth incarnation of the series, which first began in 2005 when downtown was under construction during the City Creek Center development and was designed to "add color, shape, interest, whimsy and vitality to the streetscape," according to release from Department of Economic Development.
Gas in Indiana is about a nickel more expensive than the national average. Indiana’s average was $2.39 Monday morning, for a gallon of regular. The national average was at $2.34. The cheapest place to get it was in Austin, Ind., at the Fuel Mart, for $2.09. The most expensive was in Scottsburg, Evansville and Bloomington, with stations selling it for $2.69, according to Gasbuddy.com. Fuel experts said over the weekend that gas could be going up even more
Locally Washington 2.15
Vincennes 2.23 to 2.39
2.34 to 2.37 in Petersburg
2.25 in Jasper.
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Body Sizing Variation...Why?? Hoping someone can help me out. I have been using a batch of LC11 308 cases sorted by 1 grain extreme spread by weight. Did every prep step to them but neck turned.
I sized in a RCBS FL die initially when purchased, and now I use a Redding Body Die and a Lee collet die.
I've noticed that every now and then I'll get a case that doesn't have the shoulder pushed back as far as others. IE I strive for 1.622"-1.624", and every now and then I'll get one at 1.628"-1.630". I know I'm being as consistent as possible with lube and press arm pressure.
Is this enough variation to worry about? If it is, what steps should I take to try and reduce headspace variation? I've been doing a lot of practice at 600 yards and want to reduce as much variation as possible.
Thanks for the input!
(KBCWtv) – The success of comic book movies has Marvel Studios greenlighting Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 when part two has not even hit theaters yet.
Writer and director James Gunn has already been tapped to start work on the third installment of the series. On Monday, Gunn posted on Facebook he will be back for the third “Guardians” movie.
“Vol. 3” will arrive in theaters after the highly-anticipated Avengers: Infinity War is released in 2018. The “GOTG” films feature Chris Pratt as Peter Quill aka Star-Lord, Zoe Saldana as Gamora, Dave Bautista as Drax and features the voices of Bradley Cooper as Rocket Racoon and Vin Diesel as Groot.
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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 arrives in theaters on May 5th.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — The Dauphin County Coroner’s Office has responded to a crash on Rt. 22 near I-81 in Susquehanna Township.
A tractor-trailer flipped, and that caused a lane restriction on the exit ramp from Southbound I-81 to 22/322. The name of the deceased has not been released.
The crash happened around 2 PM. State Police are investigating.
If Walls Could Talk, Would They Advertise Abortions?
The Supreme Court is set to hear a case deciding whether pro-life advocacy centers should be forced to promote abortion clinics.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - 3M Co would sell substantially all of its communication markets business to Gorilla Glass maker Corning Inc for $900 million in cash, the companies said on Monday.
3M’s unit provides optical fiber and copper passive connectivity solutions for the telecommunications industry and has annual global sales of about $400 million, the company said. (Reporting by Arunima Banerjee in Bengaluru; Editing by Martina D‘Couto)
Baby rumors hit Rachel McAdams
Is Rachel McAdams expecting? A source who spotted the actress having dinner with her boyfriend, screenwriter Jamie Linden, in Atlanta on Feb. 13, tells Life & Style Rachel "looked to be at least seven months pregnant" with her first child. The couple was reportedly dining at Staplehouse in the Old Fourth Ward section of the city when the spy noticed Rachel's bump. "They were a low-key couple and not outwardly affectionate," the source said of the couple, who were first linked romantically in 2016. Rachel, the insider noted, was "positively glowing." Multiple sources have also confirmed the stork news to E!
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Sunday, Monday and Tuesday we reached 90 or above, meeting the requirements for our second heat wave of the year. That marks the earliest date the Hartford area has experienced two heat waves (our first heat wave was May 17-19).
The next couple of days look beautiful with lots of sunshine, cooler and drier air. Highs on Wednesday will be near 80 with 70s likely on Thursday.
The weather pattern turns more unsettled this weekend with showers developing on Friday and rain possible at times Saturday and again Sunday afternoon.
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Tonight: Clear skies, cooler temperatures. Lows: 50s.
Thursday: Partly sunny. High: 75-80.
Friday: Cloudy with showers and periods of rain. High: 70s.
Saturday: Mostly cloudy, chance for a few scattered showers and thunderstorms.
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On Tuesday, May 29, deputies were called out to Peace of Mind Personal Care Home on Anneswood Road in Martinez. The caller told deputies that one of her patients, 42-year-old Richard Porter, got into an argument with her over a cigarette lighter and walked away from the home just after 7:30 p.m.
An Overland Park woman was found dead at the scene of a fire Monday afternoon.
According to a release from the Fire Department, crews from Overland Park and Lenexa along with Johnson County Med-ACT responded to a fire call just after 2:30 p.m. Monday at the Overland Towers Apartments in the 8500 block of Farley.
There was a fire in a second story apartment. While crews went to work fighting the fire, additional crews evacuated the eight-story building which houses mainly elderly and low income residents. The victim is believed to be the resident of that unit. Also, two residents from other units were transported to area hospitals with minor smoke inhalation.
The victim’s name is being withheld pending notification of family. The exact cause of the fire and the death are under investigation.
Spezza didn't register a shot in regulation or overtime, but he did score the shootout-winning goal during Monday's 2-1 win over the Rangers.
The veteran has just five goals and six points through 19 games dating back to the beginning of November, which is obviously a discouraging stretch. Spezza is still receiving top-six minutes and power-play looks, so he's in position to succeed, but fantasy owners should probably temper expectations moving forward. The offensive upside is still there, though, so don't write off Spezza just yet.
A Syracuse City Court judge has issued a warrant for Frank Fowler Jr.'s arrest after the police chief's son failed to appear Monday in a drug case. Frank Fowler Jr., 25, has been fighting a July 2016 drug charge in which police said he was found in an unoccupied residence with five others.
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Casa Medina is situated in the heart of Zona G, also known as the ‘gourmet zone’ of Bogotá. Within a one-kilometre radius there are more than a dozen restaurants and bars of a medium- to high-quality, situated in a safe area which is easy to explore on foot. The main entrance to the building sits on one of the busiest streets in the capital called the Septima (Carrera 7).
From the hotel it’s around 20 minutes by taxi to La Candelaria, the historic old town. It is a further 10 minutes drive south to Monserrate, a stunning city viewpoint on a mountain which is accessible via cable-car. Travelling the same distance north from the hotel, you’ll arrive at Zona T, the hub of the city’s nightlife. The safest way to get around the city is through arranged hotel taxis or taxi apps.
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Rachel Bilson is starting off her newly single life with a fresh change of scene!
The 36-year-old actress sported a pretty floral dress while arriving at a friend’s house on Friday (October 6) in Toluca Lake, Calif.
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Rachel reportedly just bought a $3.25 million mansion in Pasadena following her split with Hayden Christensen last month. The two were together for nine years.
The 3678-square-foot home features six bedrooms and four bathrooms. Known as “Ralph’s House,” it was built in 1950 and designed by Gregory Ain, according to Trulia.
Rachel and Hayden previously lived together in a four-bedroom and four-and-a-half-bathroom house in Sherman Oaks.
After their breakup, a source reported that Rachel continued living in Los Angeles while Hayden went back to Canada. They were last seen out together back in August.
Fire officials: Woman killed in Loop crash
A person died early Monday after a crash in the Loop, fire officials said. | NVP News
A woman was killed in a crash early Monday in the Loop, fire officials said.
About 12:05 a.m., she was driving a Nissan Pathfinder the wrong way in the 100 block of South Wells when the SUV struck a beam supporting an overhead CTA platform, according to Chicago Police.
The woman, thought to be 25 years old, was taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital, where she was pronounced dead, Chicago Fire Department Commander Curtis Hudson said. Police said she was dead at the scene.
The police Major Accidents Investigations Unit is investigating the crash.
Police responded to a report about a woman screaming for help early today and the incident ended with her in critical condition at a local hospital, according to a news release.
Officers arrived about 3:22 a.m. at a parking lot near the 1500 block of West Main Street. Police said officers found a male suspect on top of a woman. The man tried to run from police, but was caught after a brief chase.
The victim was taken to the hospital with injuries to her head and neck. She was listed in serious condition, but her status was downgraded to critical.
No further information is available and the incident remains under investigation.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Three women who have previously accused President Donald Trump of sexual harassment are sharing their stories on NBC’s “Megyn Kelly Today.”
Jessica Leeds, Samantha Holvey and Rachel Crooks on Monday told of alleged harassment by Trump spanning decades.
The White House called the claims false and “totally disputed in most cases.” It said “the timing and absurdity of these false claims speak volumes.”
One of the accusers, Rachel Crooks, called the White House statement “laughable.”
Crooks says of sexual misconduct: “I think politicians seem to be immune to this.”
The women, who first shared their stories before the November 2016 election, were holding a press conference later Monday to call for a congressional investigation into Trump’s alleged behavior.
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(Adds historical comparisons) MEXICO CITY, April 5 Mexico's consumer confidence rose in March to its highest since December, the national statistics agency said on Wednesday, as U.S. officials softened their tone on trade with Latin America's second-largest economy. The index was 81.5 in March when adjusted for seasonal factors , above the 78.1 reached in February. Confidence hit an all-time low in January after inflation surged on a spike in government-regulated gasoline prices and the peso sank to a record low before U.S. President Donald Trump took office. The peso has recovered, helped by comments from American leaders such as U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross who said last month that a sensible trade deal with Mexico would help the currency. The unadjusted consumer confidence index was 81.0 during the month. (Reporting by Alexandra Alper; Editing by Andrea Ricci)
James scored 25 points (11-20 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-6 FT) with 10 rebounds, seven assists, four blocks and four steals across 42 minutes in Monday's 117-111 Game 2 win over the Pacers.
James continued to raise his level of play in the playoffs for Game 2, narrowly missing out on a five-by-five and coming within three assists of his first triple-double of the postseason. His eight combined blocks and steals were more than the rest of the entire Cavs team recorded together. While James, was unquestionably great on Monday, he did have eight turnovers which got in the way of an otherwise vintage LeBron game.
Kim Kardashian takes the White House!
The Keeping Up With the Kardashians star is in Washington, D.C. to meet with President Donald Trump's senior adviser and son-in-law Jared Kushner to discuss prison reform, E! News has learned. She will also sit down with the president and is planning to ask him to pardon a woman serving a life sentence without parole for a first-time drug offense.
Earlier this month, E! News learned that Kim was in talks with Jared to pardon a 62-year-old great-grandmother named Alice Marie Johnson.
Alice is currently serving a life sentence for a first-time, nonviolent drug offense. It's been over 20 years since she began her sentence in federal prison in Oct. 1996.
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- A man was shot Monday afternoon in a possible drive-by shooting near the Ohio 2 entrance off West 25th Street in Cleveland's Ohio City neighborhood, police say.
The 50-year-old victim was taken to MetroHealth at about 12:40 p.m., according to a Cleveland EMS supervisor.
Police at about 1:30 p.m. were seen blocking off a portion of the sidewalk near West 25th Street and Division Avenue, just north of the Ohio 2 entrance. Officers at the scene said they found shell casings at that location.
A window was also broken out about one and a half blocks away at the corner of West 25th Street and Detroit Avenue. That building is the former site of the Forest City Trust Building, and housed the Massimo da Milano restaurant until its recent closure.
An officer at the scene said that the broken window was unrelated to the shooting. Cleveland police spokesman Det. Reginald Lanton said the broken window was related to the shooting.
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Canada and the U.S. have knitted together one of the world's most integrated economies since signing free trade agreements 30 years ago, trading everything from fertilizer to oil, auto parts to drugs. As Prime Minister Justin Trudeau heads to Washington to meet President Donald Trump today, Canadian companies are hoping it doesn't all unravel in a trade war.
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Maldives President Abdulla Yameen will lift a 45-day state of emergency on Thursday, a senior Maldives diplomat said. “Unless something unusual happens, we should not have emergency by Thursday,” Mohamed Hussain Shareef, Maldives ambassador to Sri Lanka, told a Foreign Correspondents Association forum on Monday. Shareef said bribery charges against Chief Justice Abdulla Saeed and Supreme Court Judge Ali Hameed have been sent to the prosecutor general. The diplomat added that bribery charges will also be brought against former president Maumoon Abdul Gayoom and Supreme Court administrator Hassan Sayeed, Reuters reports. Gayoom is accused of bribing the three legal professionals to overthrow the Yameen government. They have all rejected the charges.
SYDNEY—When Constellation Brands Inc. rolled out a new wine range recently, it relied on a strategy that doesn’t always mix well with consumers: gender-based marketing.
The website for the Callie Collection, named after the California coast where the wine grapes are grown, shows four women in a backyard, spreading a picnic blanket on the grass near a pool. Wine varieties—Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio and a red blend—were chosen because of...
Bruce Langhorne, the guitarist who inspired Bob Dylan’s “Mr Tambourine Man,” has died at the age of 78 as a result of kidney failure.
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Did you know John George Terry supported Manchester United growing up, enjoys playing golf with Niall from One Direction and was Dad of the Year in 2009? Did you know John George Terry supported Manchester United growing up, enjoys playing golf with Niall from One Direction and was Dad of the Year in 2009? Here, Press Association Sport looks at five things you may not have heard about the Chelsea skipper, who will leave the club at the end of the season. In June 2014, keen golfer Terry teamed up with Sky pundit Jamie Redknapp to take on Niall Horan from boyband One Direction and former Chelsea team-mate Andriy Shevchenko at Wisley golf course in Surrey.
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TUCSON, AZ - The Tucson Gem, Mineral and Fossil Showcase ended its two-and-a-half week run Sunday afternoon, Feb. 12, amid concern the foot traffic and sales may have been down this year. While the official numbers are still weeks away, a snapshot of vendors, promoters and workers at the 22nd Street Mineral and Fossil Show and the Pueblo Show at Riverpark Inn points to a concern over sales and attendance.
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UFC 207: Nunes vs. Rousey took place Dec. 30 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Former UFC bantamweight champion T.J. Dillashaw took on hard-hitting John Lineker in a battle of top contenders on the night's main card, which aired live on pay-per-view.
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Milan, December 11 - A Milanese taxi driver has rejected a local bodybuilder's offer to pay damages of 5,000 euros for biting off his ear lobe during a road-rage row near the central rail station last month. Lawyers for Pier Federico Bossi called the offer "derisory". Antonio Bini is on trial for grievous bodily harm aggravated by futile motives. Bossi's ear was sewn back on in hospital. Bini, who is under house arrest, was at Monday's preliminary hearing, while Bossi is still at home recovering from the incident. His nose was broken and a shoulder dislocated in the fight. Bini told the court Bossi bit his finger. He denied biting off the taxi driver's ear lobe.
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keep serving meals. the program says terre haute catholic charities can no longer help feed kids this summer -- and it's yet to offer anything for the upcoming school year. the program serves close to 800 kids weekly. if you'd like to help-- you can donate your time to pack and deliver meals-- as well as donate money and food. to see where you can help -- call the clay county y-m-c-a at 812-442-6761. the new leader of the terre haute boys and girls club is
There is nothing more horrifying than learning that an American citizen was kidnapped by cartel members and subsequently tortured for simply doing his job. And yet Democrats don't think anything needs to be done about the situation on the border, which is the same situation that has made it possible for these people to do what they've done.
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BRENTWOOD, Mo. (AP)  Around 400 students at a suburban St. Louis school got part of the day off Friday after a 9-foot-long boa constrictor wriggled out of her aquarium, setting off a frantic search.
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that a teacher alerted officials at Brentwood high and middle schools of the escape around 10 a.m. The 70-pound snake went missing from an enclosure in a biology class. Students were sent home a short time later.
A broken hinge on the enclosure was blamed on the escape. The snake was found beneath the floor, wrapped around pipes. The ceramic floor was ripped up to retrieve her.
A biology teacher adopted the snake years ago and kept her at school. When she retired she left the snake for the school to keep.
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The 5th Quarter in the world of football games at historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) takes place after the game, when the bands of the two opposing schools battle each other for bragging rights to the best musical performance. These displays of musical showmanship, from the choreographed routines to the song selection, require a lot of practice and work by every member of the team. The Undefeated will take you behind the scenes to show what goes into pulling off those amazing performances.
Baku. 21 February. REPORT.AZ/ Armenian foreign minister Edward Nalbandyan will pay a visit to Russia on February 21-22.
Report informs referring to RIA Novosti, press service of Armenian foreign ministry stated.
The visit will take place upon invitation of Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov.
“During the visit Nalbandyan and Lavrov will discuss broad range of issues concerning strategic relations and alliance between Armenia and Russia, pace of implementation of agreements concluded by heads of two states. During meeting the sides will exchange views on topical regional and international issues”, the press service stated.
According to press service, foreign ministers of Armenia and Russia will also discuss steps taken towards implementation of Vienna and St. Petersburg agreements aimed at progress in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict settlement.
Don't lose your tax deduction because of unfinished paperwork.
In recent columns I have extolled the virtues of the change in superannuation rules that allow you to claim a tax deduction for personal concessional contributions even if your employer is contributing for you.
But make sure you take advice before you make the contribution. It’s a minefield of paperwork, and getting it wrong could mean loss of all or part of the tax deduction.
You have to submit a valid notice of intent to claim a deduction for personal superannuation contributions in the approved form, to the superannuation fund trustee before you lodge your tax return or by the following June 30, whichever is the earliest.
You then need to receive an acknowledgement from the trustee that a valid notice of intent has been received, before you can claim a tax deduction. The timing of these actions in relation to your contribution and what you do next is important.
Let's look at some examples:
Pharma Employee Admits To Health Care Benefits Fraud
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 6:37 PM EDT) -- A pharmaceutical sales representative pled guilty Friday in New Jersey federal court to cheating the state health benefits program out of more than $700,000 through a scheme to submit claims for medically unnecessary prescriptions, making him the 10th person of the alleged conspiracy to plead out this year.
Michael Neopolitan, 49, of Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, pled guilty to health care fraud after prosecutors alleged that Neopolitan used his job to set up a scam in which public employees with state health benefits would be issued prescriptions...
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Star's jealousy grows when Noah and Alex start hanging out together more often inside and away from the studio.
A DeQuincy man who is wanted for an attempted second-degree murder charge has been captured by authorities, according to Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office spokeswoman Kim Myers.
A Westlake resident told deputies that Jeremy Rutledge, 32, was seen on Fred Lutz Road, Myers said. Deputies with the assistance of Westlake Police Department found Rutledge at the scene and took him into custody. Rutledge was in possession of a pellet gun at the time of his arrest.
The DeQuincy Police Department had a warrant out for Rutledge since Sept. 27 for attempted second-degree murder and false imprisonment, Myers said.
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SIKESTON, Mo. (AP) - Sikeston police say a woman and her boyfriend are charged with murder in the death of the woman's 1-year-old son.
Sikeston police spokesman Sgt. Jon Broom said Monday officers were went to a Sikeston home Sunday afternoon after a caller said the boy was not breathing.
Officers began CPR and took the boy to a hospital, where he died. Investigators say medical staff found bruising consistent with child abuse on the boy's body.
The child's mother, 23-year-old Kayla Williamson, and her 31-year-old boyfriend, Louis Hollis, are charged with felony murder, child abuse and endangering the welfare of a child.
Williamson's bond is set at $50,000 and Hollis is being held on $100,000 bond.
One of the kittens from All 4 Cats visits the WECT studio on Friday. (Source: WECT)
Spring and warmer temperatures are hopefully in our near future, but with the warmer temps comes something else -- kitten season.
Monica Filyaw with All 4 Cats Rescue and Community Outreach was on Friday's First at Four to talk about providing care and finding homes for the influx of kittens.
All 4 Cats is a no-kill, all-volunteer organization primarily focused on rescuing stray cats. The animals are nursed back to health and spayed/neutered before their forever homes are found.
For more information on All 4 Cats, click here.
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NY Blasts Bank Of Tokyo's Bid To Escape AML Enforcement
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 3:02 PM EST) -- The financial regulator of New York said Thursday that the Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ Ltd. cannot escape a state enforcement action for violations of anti-money laundering and sanctions compliance even though the bank has been granted a federal charter.
The New York State Department of Financial Services said in a brief filed in Manhattan federal court that although BTMU now has a federal charter, granted in November by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Japanese bank’s New York branch should still be subject...
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The first trial over a Central Texas gunfight involving rival motorcycle gangs that left nine people dead and more than 150 bikers charged is now set for April, 23 months after the 2015 shootout.
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A South Carolina mother who said her 11-month-old daughter was kidnapped before the baby was found dead in a diaper box has been charged with lying to police and improperly disposing of a body.
Chesterfield County Sheriff Jay Brooks said 19-year-old Breanna Lewis told deputies she was attacked and her baby was taken from her arms as she checked the mail Tuesday afternoon.
Brooks says officers found Harlee Lewis’ body inside the box in a field hours later.
Chesterfield County Coroner Kip Kiser says he’s still investigating and isn’t releasing autopsy results yet.
Brooks’ statement says Breanna Lewis is charged with filing a false police report for lying about the assault and improper disposal of human remains. More charges are possible.
Jail officials didn’t know if she has a lawyer.
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In this week’s KC Forum we learn about a seminar for young people who are going through a divorce. There is a new concept of housing for the elderly and it is
meant to make the seniors feel at home. “Kids & Cars” gives us an update on the latest work they are doing to keep kids safe.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Former FBI Director James Comey has scorned the memo that was released by House Republicans after being declassified by President Donald Trump, saying it doesn’t add up to much.
His assessment on Twitter was: “That’s it?”
Comey called the memo “dishonest and misleading” and not worth the damage it’s done to public trust in U.S. intelligence agencies.
After being declassified by Trump, the memo was released Friday by House Republicans. It claims the FBI abused its surveillance powers in the Russia investigation.
The FBI, Justice Department and Democrats furiously lobbied Trump to stop the release, saying it could harm national security and mislead the public.
Since his firing last May, Comey has made his personal feelings about Trump known, testifying in detail about personal interactions he says troubled him.
People living in Sand Springs say they are fed up and scared. Some people have been firing guns just across the river, putting their lives at risk.
Coach Mike Sullivan indicated Saturday that he believes Hornqvist has avoided a long-term injury, Josh Yohe of The Athletic reports.
Hornqvist will skip Saturday's game against the Devils as a result of the lower-body injury he suffered in Friday's matchup with the Capitals, but it sounds as though he may not be out too much longer. He's expected to go through some more tests to confirm a diagnosis, at which point a timetable could come into focus.
Sergeant First Class Ed Meagher Jr. is a Retired Army Veteran of 22 years.
As an Infantryman, Meagher's deployments included Operation Just Cause in Panama.
His career also included assignments at Fort Bragg as an Airborne Paratrooper; Fort Benning as a Bradley Master Gunner Instructor and Fort Carson as the Installation Bradley Master Gunner.
Ed and his family live in Lexington. He is an active member of Post 6 Richland County American Legion, Post 6 American Legion Riders, and the Patriot Guard Riders.
He and his wife, Teresa, who is another 22-year Retired Army Veteran, have one son, Nate, who is a US Army Combat Engineer Paratrooper.
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Today, we salute our Black History Month honoree, Tolulope Omokaiye.
Tolulope Omokaiye – Founder and chief of Evolve Mentoring.
The North Carolina Education Lottery is proud to honor educators in our community with “I Am Black History”. The North Carolina Education Lottery over 5.5 billion dollars for education.
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Cub Swanson doesn’t think too highly of Artem Lobov’s brash attitude or his professional mixed martial arts (MMA) career.
Swanson is set to meet Lobov this Saturday night (April 22) in the main event of UFC Fight Night 108. Swanson sits at the fourth spot on the official Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) featherweight rankings, while Lobov is unranked.
“Killer” believes “The Russian Hammer” got the opportunity to fight him due to his association with Conor McGregor (via MMAFighting.com):
The latest killing brings to 20 Nigerians extra-judicially killed in South in 2016 alone.
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The Canadian government has agreed to pay compensation to indigenous Canadians who were taken from their homes and adopted into non-indigenous families.
Indigenous Relations Minister Carolyn Bennett announced the settlement Friday for what's called the Sixties Scoop. Bennett says some indigenous children were robbed of their cultural identities by being placed with non-native families during the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s.
The settlement for an estimated 20,000 people is aimed at resolving numerous related lawsuits. The victims will share 750 million Canadian dollars ($596 million), with individual amounts to determined later.
Lead plaintiff Marcia Brown Martel says she taken by child welfare officials and adopted by a non-native family. She called it the stealing of children and their culture and expressed hope it would never happen again.
Cake decorating at Kara Studio in Franklin Lakes (Photo: Kara Kakes)
Kara Kakes in Franklin Lakes and Mimi's Cookies in Waldwick together are offering a cake and cookie decorating class for the holidays. Each student will receive a 6-inch cake, fondant materials, three sugar cookies and boxes to take home what they make. $110 per person (over age 13) on December 19 from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Kake Studio, 799 Franklin Ave., Franklin Lakes; 201-485-8889 kara-kakes.com.
Learn how to decorate cookies at the Kara Studio (Photo: Kara Kakes)
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SEDRO WOOLLEY, Wash. — The body of a 61-year-old Bellingham woman and mountaineer has been recovered from a glacier in North Cascades National Park.
North Cascades National Park Service spokeswoman Denise Shultz says search and rescue personnel from North Cascades and Mount Rainier national parks recovered Susan Bennett’s body Saturday.
Bennett died July 22 in a fall while rappelling from Forbidden Peak, one of the region’s most treacherous rock faces. She was with a group of climbers who had reached the summit.
Her body was located in a crevasse on the Forbidden Glacier, which required technical teams to recover.
Recovery efforts were initially hampered by weather, location and unstable crevasse conditions. Shultz says weather and conditions finally cooperated Saturday.
Forbidden Peak is east of Marblemount along Highway 20, in the area of Cascade Pass.
The Park City High School ice hockey team faced off against Murray High School at the Park City Ice Arena Wednesday evening, October 4, 2017. The Miners fell to the Spartans 8-1. (Tanzi Propst/Park Record)
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee coach Jeremy Pruitt says linebacker Darrin Kirkland Jr. has changed his mind and will be staying with the Volunteers.
Kirkland shared on social media last week that he was leaving Tennessee after graduating with two years of eligibility remaining.
But Pruitt told reporters Tuesday at the Southeastern Conference meetings in Destin, Florida, that he met Kirkland over the weekend with the linebacker now excited to stay at Tennessee.
Kirkland made 10 starts and had 66 tackles as a freshman in 2015, but injuries limited him in 2016 and prevented him from playing at all last year. He made six starts and had 45 tackles in 2016 but missed five games with a high ankle sprain. He sat out the entire 2017 season with a knee injury.
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Multideck Display Fridges has an important role in storing the food and their front opening and wall-sized units and night blinds also save energy and money. Middleby Celfrost offers Multideck Display Fridges of different variety of models and ranges. For more food service equipment visit http://www.middlebycelfrost.com
Jason Spezza scored in the shootout, and the Dallas Stars snapped a three-game losing streak by defeating the Rangers 2-1 on Monday night.
Kari Lehtonen made 24 saves for Dallas in the opener of its four-game East Coast road trip against the Metropolitan Division. Julius Honka scored in the second period.
The Stars had a 1-0 lead before Rick Nash tied it for the Rangers when he tipped in Brady Skjei’s wrist shot with 3:41 left in regulation. Nash made contact with Lehtonen but the Stars goalie was well outside the blue paint. Coach Ken Hitchock challenged the play, but the referees ruled there was no goaltender interference.
Map is part art show, part residency: indigenous North American artists collaborate with Arizona State University graduate students to make prints Sarah Sense , "Does Water Have Memory?" , dust grain photogravure, CMY photo-lithograph, woven, 15 x 19 in project director from the ASU School of Art to ASU Art Museum) TEMPE, Arizona - This year marks the 10th anniversary of Arizona State University Art Museum's biennale exhibition, Map . The exhibition is part art show, part residency: Each year, the exhibition director invites indigenous North American artists to participate in a collaborative residency with graduate printmaking students from the university.
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The Spice Girls have confirmed plans to work together for the first time in six years, though details of the projects remain undisclosed.
Photos released last week showed a meeting of Victoria "Posh Spice" Beckham, Melanie "Sporty Spice" Chisholm, Emma "Baby Spice" Bunton, Melanie "Scary Spice" Brown and Geri "Ginger Spice" Horner.
Publicist Jo Milloy later released a statement saying "the time now feels right to explore some incredible new opportunities together."
It said new projects would "embrace the original essence of the Spice Girls, while reinforcing our message of female empowerment for future generations."
The Sun newspaper says projects could include a TV talent show, though it said Saturday a live tour isn't planned.
Five men are on the run after stealing a large, heavy Thor-themed whisky decanter from a Melbourne bar.
Images of the group have been released after they took the custom-made decanter, in the shape of Thor's mystical hammer from the popular superhero franchise, after drinking at the Melbourne East bar on Saturday night.
The men, aged in their 30s and described as Caucasian, told staff "we came back from the hammer" before disappearing, police said.
The decanter weighs 8kg and is 60cm long with a leather-bound shaft and engravings on its head.
Bennington officials want to expedite creation of a Tax Increment Financing District, with a first meeting of staff, local officials and representatives from the town's consultants expected before the end of June. Assistant Town Manager and Planning Director Daniel Monks briefed the Select Board this week on the layered process of applying for a TIF district and bonding for infrastructure improvements within the designated area to spur private development.
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April 28 Canam Group Inc
* CANAM GROUP ANNOUNCES ITS 2017 FIRST QUARTER RESULTS
* Q1 LOSS PER SHARE C$0.04
* Q1 REVENUE C$463.5 MILLION VERSUS C$450.7 MILLION
* CANAM GROUP - Q1 RESULTS AFFECTED BY COST OVERRUNS ON U.S. BRIDGE PROJECTS AND HEAVY STRUCTURAL STEEL PROJECTS
* CANAM GROUP INC - ORDER BACKLOG STOOD AT $1,041 MILLION AS AT APRIL 1, 2017, COMPARED TO $1,139 MILLION AS AT DECEMBER 31, 2016
* CANAM GROUP INC SAYS Q1 RESULTS ALSO AFFECTED BY WEAKER CANADIAN NON-RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION MARKET
* CANAM GROUP INC SAYS U. S. BRIDGE PROJECTS WILL BE COMPLETED DURING Q2
* CANAM GROUP INC - DUE TO TRANSACTION ANNOUNCED APRIL 27, BOARD OF DIRECTORS TOOK DECISION TO SUSPEND DIVIDEND PAYOUTS
* CANAM GROUP INC SAYS ORDER BACKLOG STOOD AT $1,041 MILLION AS AT APRIL 1, 2017, COMPARED TO $1,139 MILLION AS AT DECEMBER 31, 2016
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NEWTON FALLS, Ohio (WKBN) – LaBrae leads Newton Falls 34-0 in the third quarter behind three Kent Wolford touchdowns.
Wolford’s 2-yard TD run gave the Vikings a 7-0 lead. He then followed with a 1-yard TD run.
Labrae went up 21-0 when Colt Stoneman scored on a 30-yard TD pass.
Stoneman added another TD run in the second half, while Wolford hit Tyler Stephen for a 45-yard TD pass.
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Emerson Gives $1.5M For Texas A&M Advanced Automation Lab
The new facility will offer practical experience with next-generation automation, wireless and Industrial Internet of Things technologies.
Future classes of undergraduate engineering students studying at Texas A&M University will have access to advanced automation technologies in use at industrial facilities around the world as a result of a $1.5 million donation by global technology and engineering company Emerson. The donation funds the Emerson Advanced Automation Laboratory, which will provide Texas A&M engineering students a modern, high tech, active learning environment, simulating real-world plant operations found in manufacturing facilities for the oil and gas, refining, life sciences, food and beverage and other industries, according to the company. The laboratory will reportedly be an integral part of the university’s new Zachry Engineering Education…
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Last weekend’s Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame induction gala capped an excitement-filled weekend of festivities at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.
Are you brave enough to watch a horror movie on Spike Island after dark?
03 February 2018
Here’s one that will firmly divide people.
Cork’s former prison island is offering the opportunity for movie lovers to travel to the island after dark for a screening of The Conjuring.
Spike Island Cinema Club returns with the horror movie screening on Saturday, March 3 in the prison auditorium.
The evening starts with a ferry journey across Cork Harbour at 5pm, following in the footsteps of the thousands of convicts.
On arrival, guides take guests past abandoned homes and villages to the fortress before walking through the imposing entrance tunnel.
The movie will be screened in the prison auditorium, a room that once held up to 100 child prisoners at a time.
When the film ends and darkness falls, there will be a torchlight tour of the abandoned prison and punishment block.
Then it’s back to the ferry and on to Cobh.
Think you’re brave enough?
Tickets for the event are €19 and are available here.
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A new name has been added to the Eau Claire School Board.
Last night, Eric Torres broke away from a tie vote to fill an open seat on the board. He replaces Carolyn Barstad, who resigned from the board in early April. Torres is an assistant professor of education studies at UW-Eau Claire, and was 1 of 9 applicants who made presentations to the board at last night’s meeting. Torres’ appointment runs through April 2018.
The program will still function until Dec. 15 After that date, users won’t be able to sign in and all data will be deleted. AOL says people with an aim.com email address will still be able to use it.
Global News Hour at 6 on Global Calgary for Tuesday, February 14, 2017. Hosted by Gord Gillies and Linda Olsen.
Relatives of Kaweesi murder suspects locked outside court
Relatives of the 20 people arrested in connection to the murder of AIGP Andrew Felix Kaweesi turned rowdy after being blocked from accessing Nakawa Court premises to know how far the state has reached in investigating their case.
The relatives of the suspects who turned up wondered how they will get to know what has transpired in court especially the evidence against their husbands, brothers, fathers and mother if they are not present in court and are not legally represented.
According to prosecution’s Racheal Nabwire, investigations in this case are still on going and presiding Grade one Magistrate Noah Ssajjabi asked the suspects to go back to Luzira prison until June 29.
The suspects Ayub Sauda and 19 men led by Abdu Rashid Mbaziira are alleged have murdered Kaweesi, his body guard Kenneth Erau and driver Godfrey Wambewo on March 17,2017 at Kulambiro within Kampala.
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) – A Mississippi police officer has been fired after cellphone video showed him hitting a handcuffed suspect.
A Jackson Police Department news release says officer Justin Roberts was fired Monday by Chief Lee Vance.
The release says the suspect was hit Saturday; Vance started an internal affairs investigation after the video surfaced Sunday.
The identity of the handcuffed man was not released.
It was not immediately clear whether Roberts can appeal his firing.
The Associated Press tried to leave a message for Roberts at the Jackson Police Department, but department spokesman Commander Tyree Jones says he does not have a way to reach the fired officer.
Jones says both Roberts and the handcuffed suspect are African-American.
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* Canadian foreign minister: "we are prepared" to discuss some strengthening of NAFTA rules of origin in auto sector, but any rules need to apply equally to all members
* Canada's Freeland says very mindful that changes to rules of origin could have unexpected consequences (Reporting by Andrea Hopkins and David Ljunggren)
BOSTON (WHDH) - Country music fans may have seen a familiar face along the marathon route on Monday.
Dierks Bentley’s wife was among the athletes running.
Bentley posted pictures to Instagram of his kids out to watch mom run.
They all sported shirts to show their support.
He said his wife finished the face in three hours and 26 minutes
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CARLSTADT, NJ (KBCWtv) — On Monday, the estate of Prince announced a shade of purple inspired by the late singer/songwriter will be dubbed “Love Symbol #2” along with his custom-made Yamaha piano.
The Pantone Color Institute named the color after the symbol that Prince used in place of his name in 1993 after a long battle with his record label Warner Bros. Records over ownership of his master recordings. When the contract expired in 2000, he reverted back to using “Prince”.
Prince was found dead at his Minnesota home on April 21st, 2016. Authorities say he died at the age of 57 from an opioid overdose.
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Karolina Pliskova just turned in a very impressive performance in her second-round match against Victoria Azarenka. The world No. 8 won, 6-3, 6-3, in just over an hour. #Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/w1LHNf6SnS
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PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Federal fishing regulators are set to vote on a proposal that could protect nearly 90 percent of the coral habitat in a key commercial fishing area off New England.
The New England Fishery Management Council is expected to vote on the proposal on Tuesday. The council approved protections in another key fishing area, the Gulf of Maine, in June.
The same council has held off on voting on protections for an area south of Georges Bank until it could get more information about how the protections would impact commercial fisheries.
The council could send a completed coral protection plan to the U.S. Department of Commerce for implementation if it makes a decision on Tuesday. Environmentalists and fishermen have debated the protections for several years.
Albertans, we need to take a stand on the Trans Mountain pipeline rhetoric coming from the NDP in B.C. and we need to speak with our tourism dollars. Each Albertan can do their own little protest and support what supports many of our incomes and government programs … the oil industry! My family has for years boycotted B.C. because of the economic harm they are doing to us and we have put our tourism dollars into Montana. Montana has great lakes, fishing, camping, hiking and no RCMP to give you a ticket because you have Alberta plates — if you know what I mean. Why in the world would Albertans support a part of the country that is rude to us and given us the middle finger!
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The Junior High is being recognized.
Quincy Junior High School is being recognized for it's Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, or STEM courses.
The school has been named a 'Distinguished School Gateway' by Project Lead the Way.
Project Lead the Way is a non-profit organization that develop STEM curricula for schools.
The Junior High currently offers classes in things like engineering, and computer science. It began working with Project Lead the Way back in the spring of 2014.
Lincoln woman, Shelly Miller, 50, was found alive by the Skagit County Sheriff"s Department in Washington state after being reported missing three weeks ago. LPD tells 10/11 News the deputies in Skagit County helped Miller during a routine traffic stop.
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A Delaware County Grand Jury returned a five-count indictment against a Delaware man charging him with several felonies, including felonious assault and kidnapping.Roger Allen Madison, 48, of 33 Greenhedge Circle, was indicted Friday and charged with felonious assault, a second-degree felony, two counts of kidnapping, first-degree felonies, ... (more)
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President Donald Trump will be in Pennsylvania Wednesday, according to a White House briefing.
The president is visiting Hamburg in Berks County to promote his tax plan, press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said during the Friday briefing.
It's unclear if Trump will make any other local appearances, but he's expected to fly into Harrisburg International Airport.
The video below shows him exiting Air Force One at HIA when he visited Harrisburg in April.
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Wired Wednesday: Use of Technology In Fireworks
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – With the fourth of July being today, many of you will be lighting off firework.
Through advancements in technology purchasing your fireworks is getting easier and easier, and lighting them is becoming more safe. Will Bushee, who’s the Vice President of a data mining company ‘Bright Planet‘, co-founder of Code Boot Camp of South Dakota and the Author of Wired For Coding, stopped by the KDLT studio with more.
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Charles Xavier Frederick was born June 2, 2017 at the Community Health Center of Branch County, Coldwater, Michigan, to Amanda Miller and Caleb Frederick of Reading, Michigan, weighing 8 pounds, 10 ounces.
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Michelle Kath Sinclair still has a vivid memory of her father, original Chicago guitarist Terry Kath, who died nearly 40 years ago when she was only about two. She and her parents were traveling in a boat near a Wisconsin lodge owned by her grandparents. “I was on my mom’s lap,” she tells Rolling Stone. “[My father] was
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The Channel Partners Conference & Expo keeps growing, with 30 percent of our attendance in 2017 being new participants.
Nowhere is that more obvious than the expo hall, where you flooded in on April 11 and the two days that followed to meet with both new and veteran exhibitors, have a drink and strike up a conversation — whether about business or simply good old-fashioned catching-up.
By all measures, the event – inside and outside the expo hall – was a rousing success. Take a tour with us inside this image gallery for a look at the biggest and brightest booths, as well as news highlights you might've missed. You're bound to see people you know.
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FILE - This Sept. 21, 2016, file photo shows Exxon Mobil's Billings Refinery in Billings, Mont. New trails, fishing sites and other recreational features will be built along Montana's Yellowstone River as compensation for damage from an Exxon Mobil Corp. pipeline spill, under a plan approved Wednesday, May 30, by the governor. Matthew Brown, File AP Photo
A resident discovered a bullet hole in their home near Bank Street and Albion Road South Tuesday night and responding police found ‘numerous’ casings nearby.
Police were called to Des Mesanges Drive at 10:45 p.m. Their investigation turned up shell casings on nearby Bank Street at Albion Road south.
There were no reports that anyone heard gunfire or of injuries.
Police are looking for witnesses and seeking surveillance video from the area, a spokesman said Wednesday morning.
Anyone with information is asked to call east-end detectives at 613-236-1222, ext. 3566. Anonymous tips can be made to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
SBA Day, Lenders Fair
Ramona Chamber of Commerce and the SBA San Diego District Office will host SBA Day and Lenders Fair on April 19 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Admission is free, but registration is required.
The event will be in the Ramona Woman’s Club building at 524 Main St. Among presentations will be Small Business Permits and Taxes, Legal Aspects of Being in Business, Cyber Security Tips, and an overview of the new I-9 form and filing procedures.
To register, contact Maria Hughes at 619-727-4871 or maria.hughes@sba.gov.
Chamber mixer
Mt. Woodson Golf Club will host the Ramona Chamber of Commerce mixer at Stony Mountain Bar & Grill, 16422 N. Woodson Drive, on April 20 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Admission is $5 for chamber members and $10 for others. For more, call 760-789-1311.
Youngsters take to their sleds on their unexpected day off
About eight inches of snow fell in the West Midlands yesterday, making it one of the worst-hit areas, and all schools in Birmingham were closed today, Birmingham City Council confirmed on its website.
Other areas subject to closures include Essex, Gloucestershire, Leicestershire, Buckinghamshire, Essex and London.
Campaigner Margaret Morrissey, of Parents Outloud, accused schools of “taking the easy option” adding: “I think the decision to close all of the schools in a city as big as Birmingham is quite frankly ridiculous.”
Parent Michelle Skeels, writing on Facebook, said: “How ridiculous... it will be melted by tomorrow.”
CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) — Kavion Pippen scored 21 points and Armon Fletcher’s go-ahead 3-pointer from the left baseline helped propel Southern Illinois to a 65-59 win over Valparaiso on Saturday night.
Fletcher’s lone 3 of the night broke a 59-all tie with 44 seconds left, Tyler Smithpeters added two foul shots and Fletcher made 1 of 2 to close out the game. Fletcher finished with 12 points. Tevonn Walker made a pair of free throws with 2:21 to go that gave the Crusaders a 59-56 lead but Valpo never scored again, missing its last five shots. Pippen, who shot 9 of 11 from the field, tied it with 2:10 to go with a 3-point play.
Valpo lead 31-25 at halftime before Southern Illinois (16-9, 8-4 Missouri Valley Conference) outscored the Crusaders 16-10 in the first 7½ minutes after the break and tied it at 41.
Walker led the Crusaders (12-13, 3-9) with 16 points and Bakari Evelyn and Markus Golder each scored 13.
We already know Alderson is safe because he told us so Sunday in Philadelphia.
The Daily News' Kristie Ackert is reporting that Alderson is expected to sign a two-year contract extension. The two-year timeframe makes sense in that it's a low-risk/high-reward deal. If Alderson doesn't make good on his promise to return the Mets to prominence, the team can move on and move in another direction.
San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Dan Dow issued a statement on Andrew Holland's death at the County Jail last year. "The loss of Andrew Holland is tragic," Dow said. "No parent should ever have to bury their child, at any age, for any reason." Joe Johnston jjohnston@thetribunenews.com
MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — The University of Montana is making another round of early retirement offers after just 14 of 48 faculty members age 65 and older accepted offers to retire in exchange for half a year’s salary.
UM spokeswoman Paul Short said Tuesday the new offers will go to about 45 faculty members ages 60 to 64.
The university has the authority to spend up to $2 million on early retirement offers in order to cut faculty expenses by $4 million a year, beginning with the 2018-19 school year.
Short says the second offers will include the option of keeping their health insurance, with the premium cost coming from the 50 percent salary incentive.
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The state Board of Regents has directed the university to reduce its staffing budget due to enrollment declines.
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Newly-single Katie Waissel cosies up to a mystery man in Miami... weeks after splitting from second husband Brian Moote She ended 2016 on a low thanks to splitting from her second husband, Brian Moote, after just one year of marriage. But things seemed to be on the up for Katie Waissel as she enjoyed a night out with a mystery man at Ball and Chain salsa bar in Little Havana, Miami, Florida, on New Year's Day.
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All Times EDT
(Home teams listed first)
QUARTERFINALS Monday, July 10
San Jose Earthquakes (MLS) 3, Los Angeles Galaxy (MLS) 2
Tuesday, July 11
Sporting Kansas City (MLS) 3, Dallas (MLS) 0, OT
Wednesday, July 12
Miami (NASL) vs. Cincinnati (USL), ppd., rain
Thursday, July 13
New England Revolution (MLS) 0, New York Red Bulls (MLS) 1
Wednesday, Aug. 2
Miami (NASL) 0, Cincinnati (USL) 1
SEMIFINALS Wednesday, Aug. 9
Sporting Kansas City (MLS) 1, San Jose (MLS) 1, Sporting KC advanced 2-1 on penalty kicks
Tuesday, Aug. 15
Cincinnati (USL) vs. New York Red Bulls (MLS), 8 p.m.
CHAMPIONSHIP
Wednesday, Sept. 20
Sporting Kansas City (MLS) vs. Cincinnati (USL)-New York Red Bulls winner, TBD
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"It definitely provides a shock aspect to the other team because you're like the [smallest] guy in their lineup has a lot of juice too, so just think what happens when the top comes around," right fielder Marty Costes said. "… If we can get that performance out of him consistently throughout the rest of the year, I don't see a team that can beat us."
Corning Inc. said Monday it agreed to buy almost all of 3M Co.’s optical fiber and copper cable business for $900 million in cash.
3M’s communications markets division, which is based in Austin, Texas, generates about $400 million a year in sales, the company said. About 500 3M employees will join Corning as part of the deal, which is expected to be completed in 2018.
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New Fortnite Shopping Cart locations are being spotted by fans
Epic Games released their latest Fortnite update this morning, complete with a special new item.
The Fortnite shopping cart brings something new to Battle Royale, allowing players to cover distances in duos.
And from the gameplay seen so far, it doesn’t look like the Carts will be game-breaking.
However, today will see them put through their paces, so expect a lot of feedback this week on the new item.
There’s fall damage included while using them, so players will need to be careful when popping around the island.
They also don’t provide much protection, making those riding them quite big targets on the map.
The official patch notes confirm that there is room for two on a Shopping Cart, with only the passenger able to shoot.
That means switching between the two positions if you are playing by yourself, something that will likely take a bit of skill.
March 19 (Reuters) - Resverlogix Corp:
* RESVERLOGIX EXCEEDS FULL ENROLLMENT FOR THE PIVOTAL PHASE 3 BETONMACE CLINICAL TRIAL
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For the first time in 100 years, the global number or tigers rose and conservation experts credit this with better coordinated efforts among nations that serve as natural habitats for tigers. Harriet Tubman, a former slave and African-American abolitionist who helped hundreds of enslaved people escape to freedom on the Underground Railroad, will replace President Andrew Jackson on the front of $20 bills.
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A South Carolina state representative is proposing legislation that would ban the sale, use, and possession of assault weapons, high-capacity magazines, and bump stocks.
On behalf of Hidalgo County, I wish you all a very happy New Year. Like many of you, I have spent a part of my holiday reflecting on the past year and looking forward to what we in county government can accomplish in 2017.
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DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) – A crowd of protesters gathered outside the old Durham County courthouse on Main Street Monday evening in opposition to a Confederate monument in front of the government building.
Around 7:10 p.m. a woman using a ladder climbed the statue of a soldier and attached a rope around the statue.
Moments later, the crowd pulled on the rope and the statue fell. One man quickly ran up and spat on the statue and several others began kicking it.
It’s not clear where law enforcement officers were during the protest.
In 1924, the Confederate statue was dedicated to Durham.
Engraved on the front of the monument is “The Confederate States of America.”
Above it, is a statue representing a soldier who fought in the civil war.
“It needs to be removed,” Loan Tran, an organizer, said earlier Monday. “These Confederate statues in Durham, in North Carolina, all across the country.”
There are similar monuments in several cities around North Carolina.
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Priscilla Ninete Oliva, also known as "Chilang,” Familian Cheton, of Yona, died on Aug. 11 at the age of 70.
Mass of Intention is being said daily at 7:00 a.m. at Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Yona.
Last respects will be held Monday, from 10 to 11:15 a.m. Aug. 21 at Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Yona. Mass of Christian is being said at noon. Interment will follow at Guam Memorial Park in Leyang, Barrigada.
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PARIS (AP) — Pressure is mounting on a member of French President Emmanuel Macron's government accused of rape.
Budget Minister Gerald Darmanin strongly denies wrongdoing, and other government members have rallied around him. Darmanin is the highest-ranking French official accused of sexual misconduct since the Hollywood scandals that broke last year.
Nearly 3,000 people signed an online petition launched by a feminist group urging the prime minister to fire Darmanin. It argues that ministers facing corruption investigations have lost their jobs in the past, and asks whether being accused of a sexual crime "is less serious."
Prime Minister Edouard Philippe's office said Monday that he continues to have confidence in Darmanin.
A preliminary investigation is underway into an accusation that Darmanin raped her when she sought legal help in 2009.
A question for Dan Gill: Will narcissus bulbs that have been forced indoors bloom next year if planted outside? -- Tom Kitchen
Answer: Plant them in the garden now. Choose a sunny location, and plant the bulbs about 4 inches deep. Many narcissi rebloom well in our climate, so there's a good chance they'll bloom in the garden eventually. Forced bulbs may skip blooming a year or two after forcing.
Dan Gill is a horticulturist with the LSU AgCenter. Email questions to dgill@agcenter.lsu.edu or add them to the comment section below. Follow his stories at www.nola.com/homegarden, on Facebook and @nolahomegardenon Instagram.
CATTLE judging may have wrapped up at the Ekka but sheep breeders still have a chance to show off their goods.
Inglewood stud owner Lyndon Frey said he was hoping to secure more champion titles for Silverdale Dorset Stud at his fifth Brisbane Exhibition.
"I've been gearing up now for months and our sheep are as good if not better than last year so we're expecting to do very well,” Mr Frey said.
"My big ram jingoes has won five championships since Ekka last year including Goondiwindi and Allora and we've got some great ewes.
"I'm taking 15 ewes and 14 rams which is my biggest consignment yet but I'll have 11 helpers with me for judging on Thursday and Friday.”
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Environmental officials are investigating a freshwater turtle die-off in Florida.
Freshwater turtles began turning up dead along the St. Johns River. About 100 dead or dying turtles have been found so far in water bodies in Orange, Seminole and Putnam counties. A few reports have come in from other locations, such as Trout Lake near Eustis.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission says exams of the turtles and tests of their tissues have failed to pinpoint a cause of death.
Anyone who finds a dead turtle should contact the agency’s Fish Kill Hotline at 800-636-0511 or submit an online report at MyFWC.com/FishKill .
The Tampa Bay Times reports that most of the turtles that have been found dead are Florida softshell turtles, a common species in the state.
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Perkins (ribs) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reports.
Perkins was able to practice on a limited basis Wednesday after injuring his ribs last week, but he was unable to make any further progress in his recovery after that, and will be relegated to the sideline for Week 5. With Perkins out, the trio of Shane Vereen, Wayne Gallman and Orleans Darkwa all figure to see action in the Giants' backfield, though head coach Ben McAdoo hasn't revealed any plans for how he plans to divide up the snap count among the three. It's presumed that Vereen will handle most of the passing-down work, while Gallman and Darkwa will absorb the bulk of the carries out of the backfield.
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* Cerus Corporation reports first quarter 2017 results
* Q1 loss per share $0.18
* Q1 earnings per share view $-0.17 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Cerus Corp - Product revenue recognized during Q1 of 2017 was $7.0 million compared to $7.6 million during same period in 2016
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HIVOS, a Dutch development organisation has said Zambia needs to come up with strict regulatory measures that will enhance the monitoring of illegal fishing activities to avoid fish depletion in fishing regions.
In an interview on Thursday, Hivos Southern Africa regional advocacy manager for sustainable diets William Chilufya said it is unfortunate that despite the country having vast water resources, fish production still remains low.
Currently, Zambia produces about 100,000 tonnes of fish annually, but needs between 150,000 to 180,000 tonnes to meet the growing demand.
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The Winona Montgomery Public Library hosted its annual Christmas Pajama Party Monday and Tuesday night. Above: Preschool and Kindergarten age students attended the program Monday night and were treated to a reading of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, read by Holly Bridges from Winona School District. See more photos on page 7.
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Cameroonian midfielder Alex Song is training with his former club Arsenal.
The 30-year-old is a free agent after leaving Russian club Rubin Kazan, but he is not in line for a return to the Gunners.
Manager Arsene Wenger has said that Song is only training to keep fit as he seeks a new club in 2018.
“He [Song] is looking for a new club. I allowed him to come in to work on his fitness,” explained Wenger. “Nothing more than that.”
Song has played for Bastia, Arsenal, Charlton, Barcelona, West Ham United and Rubin Kazan in his senior club career.
Despite the last game of the season being meaningless for the Broncos, there sure was a whole lot that happened. The biggest story of course is the resignation of Gary Kubiak. But there was also the blowout victory over Oakland and the fact that Paxton Lynch didn’t see the field.
Nate Lundy and Shawn Drotar of 5280 Sports Network recap a very unexpected end to the Denver Broncos’ season and look ahead at the possible replacements for Gary Kubiak.
OTTAWA — The federal government says the Canadian public broadly supports the tight regulations it has so far proposed for marijuana packaging, which will include a bright red stop sign containing a pot leaf and the letters THC.
Health Canada is unveiling the results of a 60-day consultation around its proposed regulations, in which it emphasizes a focus on reducing the appeal of marijuana to youth and preventing accidental consumption.
Logos would have to be a single colour, with no metallic or fluorescent finishes, and packages would have to be opaque and child-resistant, with a bright yellow health warning similar to those used on tobacco products.
Cannabis legislation is currently before Parliament and none of the regulations are final until approved by legislators.
SAN JOSE (CBS13) – The San Jose Sharks begin the second round of the playoffs Thursday in Las Vegas.
The NHL announced Game 1 today. The league has yet to release the remaining schedule for the second round.
Both the Sharks and the Las Vegas Golden Knights swept their first round series. San Jose beat the Anaheim Ducks and Vegas beat the LA Kings.
Vegas is an expansion team. The Golden Knights ended the regular season with 109 points- good enough to win the Western Conference Pacific Division. The Sharks finished 3rd in the division with 100 points.
The Sharks already said Joe Thornton will not play in Game 1. The veteran center injured his knee in January.
Game 1 starts at 7pm at T-Mobile Arena.
NEW YORK (AP) — Simone Biles says she's met the new president of USA Gymnastics but hasn't heard from the U.S. Olympic Committee regarding the Larry Nassar sexual abuse scandal.
The four-time gold medalist at the Rio Olympics is among those who say they were sexually abused by Nassar, a former team doctor for the governing body for American gymnastics.
Biles says USA Gymnastics President Kerry Perry flew to meet her in Texas, where she's training for the 2020 Tokyo Games. She says the USOC hasn't reached out.
Biles said Wednesday there's "still a lot of work that needs to be done, like independent investigations. So they can ensure this never happens in any sport again."
Nassar already has been sentenced to 60 years in prison on child pornography charges and 40 to 175 years for abusing young women and girls while working at Michigan State University. He's also facing sentencing for molesting gymnasts at an elite club in Lansing, Michigan.
"The View" co-hosts discuss Gifford calling for the public to "be merciful to people who are sorry for what they done."
A lawyer for man accused of setting off bombs in New Jersey and New York City who wants charges related to a shootout dismissed.
WASHINGTON (AP) – A federal watchdog says White House counsellor Kellyanne Conway violated the federal law prohibiting government officials from using their positions to influence political campaigns.
The Office of Special Counsel, which is unrelated to Robert Mueller’s office, says Conway violated the Hatch Act twice last year when she advocated for Republican Roy Moore and against his Democratic rival, Sen. Doug Jones, in the Alabama’s Senate race.
Special Counsel Henry Kerner is sending his office’s findings to President Donald Trump Tuesday “for appropriate disciplinary action.” Trump will decide what – if any – punishment she will receive. The White House has not immediately commented on the report.
Conway came under fire for violating a different ethics provision last year, when she urged Trump supporters to purchase Ivanka Trump brand products.
Novak Djokovic says he had a "small medical intervention" on his bothersome right elbow.
The 12-time Grand Slam champion and former No. 1-ranked player wrote on Instagram on Friday: "It seems like I am on the good road now to full recovery."
Djokovic sat out the last half of 2017 because of problems with his racket-swinging right arm, saying it had been bothering him for more than a year.
The 30-year-old Serb made a late decision to enter the Australian Open last month, and then was clearly hampered by the elbow in a straight-sets loss to Hyeon Chung of South Korea in the fourth round. Djokovic winced and grimaced throughout and took a medical timeout to have his elbow massaged.
HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. (AP) — Grant Riller scored 24 points, Jarrell Brantley poured in 23 more, including the winning layup, and Charleston edged Hofstra 86-85 on Saturday night to take sole possession of first place in the Colonial Athletic Association.
Trailing by a point after Hofstra’s Justin Wright-Foreman sank a 3-pointer with 18 seconds left, Charleston (18-6, 9-3) took the ball down the right side of the court and got it inside to Brantley, who dribbled twice to his right before breaking left to drop in the winning bucket with three seconds remaining.
Joe Chealey added 19 points and Nick Harris had 10 for Charleston, which shot 57 percent and got 18 assists on its 30 baskets to pick up its sixth straight win.
Wright-Foreman finished with 24 points to lead Hofstra (14-10, 7-5), Eli Pemberton added 20, Jalen Ray got 11 and Kenny Wormley 10.
The Tragedy hitmakers recently announced plans to release a new album in 2017 and they reteamed to thrill fans at G-A-Y on Saturday with a six-song set including hits such as One For Sorrow, A Deeper Shade of Blue, Heartbeat, Love’s Got A Hold On My Heart and Stomp.
“It’s 2017, Steps are back. We have some surprises up or sleeves and it’s a good job we’ve got very big sleeves," Ian 'H' Watkins told the crowd, according to The Sun. “So you’ll just have to watch our website and we’ll tell you all in due course."
His bandmate Lisa Scott-Lee, who performed with a broken arm, added, “You guys are so fantastic. Just to say it's been 20 years of our life and you guys have been there every step of the way... We've got so much planned for next year - 2017 is going to be a great year, and hopefully my arm will get better."
Steps formed in 1997 but split in 2001 after scoring two number one albums in the U.K. and 14 top five hits. They briefly reunited in 2011 for an arena tour.
Police officers have tough jobs. That is an unarguable fact.
So do astronauts, bartenders and the guys responsible for cleaning up the shit dropped by large mammals at the county fair.
Tough is subjective, and while I respect the stance most officers take in protecting and serving our community, the mere fact that their jobs are tough shouldn’t mean that they’re able to break rules at their own discretion.
In this video that has now gone viral (at least in Northeast Ohio) you can see two Euclid police officers repeatedly beating a man that is on the ground. There is no official word yet on what prompted the arrest, or when the incident took place, but a blind man could see that the officers had zero interest in placing handcuffs on their suspect. Instead they bashed his head into the pavement and repeatedly punched the man in the face all while he was already on the ground.
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Teaching Tolerance published this short article by Professor Stefanie Wong: The Election, One Year Later: Struggling with Critical Conversations at a Midwestern High School.
In the fall of 2016, anthropologist Jia-Hui Stefanie Wong was observing students and educators at a high school when the presidential election took place. This winter, she followed up to see what had changed in the last year.
A series of Pacific Frontal bands will push in tonight setting up a rain and wind trend for a few days. Heavy rain for the West coast could bring over 100 mm’s of rain by Wed night to Tofino. A wind warning is up for the North Island and rain could total 45 mm’s for Port Hardy by wed evening. Greater Victoria will see rain and Se wind tonight with a low of 6 and about 5-10 mm’s of additional rain Wed with highs of 10. More wet weather is ahead for Thur and Fri.
1/5 President Ram Nath Kovind and First Lady Savita Kovind attended the performance of the President's Bodyguard (PBG) on the occasion of Rashtrapati Bhavan Divas at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Friday. PTI President Ram Nath Kovind and First Lady Savita Kovind attended the performance of the...
2/5 Rashtrapati Bhavan Divas, marks the anniversary of the day in 1950 when the first President of India moved into the building. PTI Rashtrapati Bhavan Divas, marks the anniversary of the day in 1950 when the first President of...
3/5 The president and his wife also inaugurated a blood donation camp on Friday to commemorate Rashtrapati Bhavan Divas in New Delhi. The president and his wife also inaugurated a blood donation camp on Friday to commemorate...
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April 6 Co-operative Group Ltd
* Group revenues up 3% to £9.5bn, with food, funeralcare and insurance all delivering strong levels of growth
* Group records pre-tax loss at a statutory level reflecting prudent valuation of minority shareholding in co-operative bank
* Loss before tax of £132m (2015: £23m profit), reflecting £74m increase in our finance costs due to changes in value of our bonds and writedown in carrying value of 20% shareholding in co-operative bank
* We have reviewed fair value at year-end and reduced value of stake in co op bank to £nil. Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting by Lawrence White)
WILLISTON, Fla. (AP) - A vintage private plane that crashed in north Florida killing all four people aboard went unnoticed for nearly a day.
The Gainesville Sun reports (http://bit.ly/2oPCqKm ) that the 1948 Cessna 170 crashed Saturday afternoon at the Williston Municipal Airport, but wasn't noticed until Sunday. None of the victims have been identified.
Investigators with the National Transportation Safety Board arrived at the scene Monday.
Williston Deputy Police Chief Clay Connolly told the newspaper that the plane attempted to take off Saturday afternoon and crashed.
Between 20 and 30 other aircraft took off from the airport after the crash, but no one noticed the wreckage for 21 hours.
Connolly says the Cessna was equipped with an emergency locator transmitter that should have been noticed by other pilots.
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APNewsBreak: The Pentagon says transgender individuals will be allowed to enlist in the military beginning Jan. 1, bowing to growing legal pressure despite staunch opposition from President Donald Trump.
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Powerful downpours egged on by fierce winds threaten widespread road closures and travel mayhem as storms sweep in from the near continent.
“There’s a lot of cloud around and there’s also some dense fog, particularly so across the south eastern quarter of the UK and some tricky travel conditions,” Carol Kirkwood said.
“But most of that will thin and break through the course for the day and push back towards the North Sea. and then what we have is some thundery weather coming in across the south east to start with and pushing a bit further north and west,” she added.
Turbulent weather will strike today with vicious thunderstorms, torrential downpours and localised flooding on the agenda.
Areas worst hit include southern parts of the UK, where heavy showers threaten commuter's travels and could cause severe disruptions.
ABC is offering a spin on fantasy football for fans of “The Bachelor.”
The network announced Monday that it has launched The Bachelor Fantasy League on ABC.com/BFL and on the ESPN Fantasy App. Players attempt to predict the top four bachelorettes to make it to the hometown-dates portion of the TV dating competition.
Points are earned for correct predictions, with each point an entry into a drawing for a chance to win a trip for two to Los Angeles, plus tickets to Disneyland and other prizes.
The new season of “The Bachelor,” starring Nick Viall, premieres Jan. 2.
Grains and livestock lower
CHICAGO (AP) — Grain futures were lower Monday in early trading on the Chicago Board of Trade.
Wheat for March delivery declined 12.20 cents at $4.56 a bushel; March corn was off 6.60 cents at $3.77 bushel; March oats fell 4.60 cents at $2.3940 a bushel while March soybeans lost 14.20 cents at $10.3120 a bushel.
Beef and pork were lower on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.
April live cattle fell .62 cent at $1.2073 a pound; March feeder cattle lost 1.02 cents at $1.3938 a pound; April lean hogs was off 1.23 cents at $.6435 a pound.
“Namaste” examines the sideways world of New York real estate.
CBS announced four new pilots with big names attached.
CBS Orders Pilots for L.A. Confidential and an Eric Holder-Inspired Drama
Donald Trump declined NBC’s invitation for the traditional pre-Super Bowl interview.
Stephen Colbert Reveals Theory on Why Trump Is Skipping Super Bowl Interview
The redemption of Rafael is a tricky needle to thread.
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Cardi B and Bruno Mars Are Keeping Their ’90s Kick Going With His 24k Magic Tour
After their joint performance at the Grammys this seemed inevitable.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — As Ohio seeks to recover over $60 million from a giant online charter school that closed, the attorney general says the school founder and his two businesses should be on the hook for that public funding.
Founder Bill Lager's for-profit companies were paid to provide management and software services for the Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow.
In a court filing, Attorney General Mike DeWine argues that violated Lager's fiduciary duty to ECOT and that the public contracts were void. DeWine indicated he'll seek to recover money from Lager and the companies.
An ECOT attorney isn't commenting on that.
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ECOT has challenged how Ohio tallied student participation to determine a clawback of nearly $80 million, some of which already was collected. ECOT is awaiting an Ohio Supreme Court ruling in that case.
Morris Area/Chokio-Alberta football program saw approximately 55 players on the field Monday morning and the Morris Area Elementary School gymnasium was packed with Tiger volleyball players as well.
Morris/C-A boys and girls cross country, Morris/C-A/West Central Area girls tennis, and the Gator girls swimming and diving team also started practice today. The Gator swim team is a cooperative sponsorship between Morris/C-A, Benson, Minnewaska Area, and Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley.
Look for season previews for each sport in the coming weeks. Read the Morris/C-A/WCA girls tennis preview here.
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence looks at North Korea from Observation Post Ouellette in the Demilitarized Zone , near the border village of Panmunjom, which has separated the two Koreas since the Korean War, South Korea, Monday, April 17, 2017. Pence is warning that the North Korean people and military "should not mistake the resolve" of the U.S. to stand with its allies.
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Windies keep qualification hopes alive with narrow win
Brendan Taylor's spectacular century went in vain as three half-centuries from Windies' top four helped them pip the hosts by four wickets in their Super Sixes tie of the Word Cup Qualifier at the Harare Sports Club in a close contest, much to the dismay of the locals who turned up in numbers on Monday(March 19). Windies pulled off their highest successful run-chase in this tournament, now leaving their fate of qualification for the 2019 World Cup in England in their own hands with one game to play, but depriving Zimbabwe of the chance of sealing their spot today in what turned out to be a sensational win.
Windies now climb to the top spot with six points, while Zimbabwe are second with five; both teams now need to win their last games of the stage against Scotland and UAE respectively, to seal their progress, irrespective of the other results.
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Long Beach wants to reform the rental application credit check process by creating a centralized database that would temporarily maintain and distribute applicants' credit reports to qualified landlords without charging a fee each time. The idea, proposed by councilmembers Jeannine Pearce, Roberto Uranga and Vice Mayor Rex Richardson, is among several steps the City Council is taking to ease the challenges facing renters, including rising rents and fewer affordable units in what has been described as a tight housing market.
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Noah’s Ark to become reality as scientists hope to save DNA of MILLIONS of animals
A team of 24 scientists from around the globe are hoping to collect and store the genetic codes of 1.5 million species on Earth in a move which will “revolutionise our understanding of DNA”.
The codes will be taken from a plethora of animals, plants and fungi.
The £3.4 billion project could be used by scientists to discover more about evolution and how better to treat our environment.
The library, created by the Smithsonian Institution, is being described as the “most ambitious project in the history of modern biology”.
May 3 Pilgrims Pride Corp:
* Pilgrim’s Pride reports operating income of $152 million and operating margin of 7.5% for the first quarter of 2017
* Q1 sales $2.02 billion versus I/B/E/S view $2.03 billion
* Q1 GAAP earnings per share $0.38
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.40 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Increasing capital investment target for 2017 to $250 million from $220 million to reflect acquisition of GNP Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting by Prithvi Kanti Bandyopadhyay)
Crews are fighting a big fire in Hampton, Illinois. The call came in around 1:45 p.m. on Dec. 11, 2017. The building is just off Rt. 84.
We don't know of any injuries or what may have started the fire,
We have a photographer at the scene and will bring you updates both online and on KWQC-TV6.
The Prince of Wales was joined by a supermodel and an Olympic swimmer as he opened a "decidedly splendid" refurbished open-air pool which was saved from demolition. Rio 2016 double silver-medallist Duncan Scott dived in as local schoolchildren jumped into the water to celebrate the re-opening of the pool in New Cumnock, East Ayrshire.
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May 2 Voya High Income Floating Rate Fund :
* Voya High Income Floating Rate Fund and Voya Floating Rate Senior Loan Fund announce unitholder approval of merger
* Voya High Income Floating Rate Fund - upon receipt of all necessary approvals, it is expected merger will be implemented on or about July 14, 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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March 19 (Reuters) - Khonburi Sugar Pcl:
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A laundromat cafe in Brooklyn is offering a three-day weekend of unlimited free washes and dries for everyone in celebration of its six-month anniversary.
This belated grand opening will take place June 1 through June 3.
As one of the newest hybrid businesses to hit Brooklyn, Celsious doubles as a coffee shop and an eco-friendly laundromat, the business says. The washers even text patrons when their clothes are ready.
Celsious will also have programming and goodies from all of their café vendors throughout the weekend, which will be revealed this week.
NEW YORK (AP) — Yemeni Americans in New York are speaking out against a U.S. travel ban as the Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments over whether it should be upheld.
Some Yemeni owners of bodegas, the corner stores so prevalent in New York City, shut down for an hour on Tuesday afternoon to protest against the ban. It was a shortened version of a protest bodega owners initiated last year.
The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments over Republican President Donald Trump's ban on Wednesday.
This third version of the ban bars nationals of several Muslim majority countries from entering the United States.
Opponents say it discriminates against Muslims; supporters say it's necessary for national security purposes.
A Salem man is accused of leading police on a multi-jurisdiction chase that began in Roanoke early Monday, police said.
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CINCINNATI (AP) — Some people have questioned a southwest Ohio church’s decision to hand out the opioid reversal drug naloxone at a family festival.
WLWT-TV reports ( ) Holy Family Catholic Church in Cincinnati’s East Price Hill neighborhood partnered with the Ohio Attorney General’s Office to distribute nearly 70 overdose kits this past weekend.
Parish operations manager Jeremy Bouer said providing the kits was the right thing to do because people need to be equipped to save lives when someone overdoses.
Not everyone agrees. One woman at the festival said it was an inappropriate setting and sends the wrong message to drug users. Another woman said the church should help those in need.
Naloxone has become widely available in recent years as the opioid epidemic has taken root in Ohio, killing thousands of people.
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Canada’s WestJet received its first two Boeing 737 MAX aircraft Sept. 29-30. The Calgary-based airline ordered 40 737-8s and 25 737-7s in 2013.
CDB Aviation Lease Finance signed a lease agreement for three Boeing 737-800 aircraft with China's first privately owned LCC Ruili Airlines.
AviaAM Leasing delivered two Airbus A320s to Aeroflot, and will deliver another five aircraft to the Russian carrier by the end of the year.
Aircastle agreed to acquire 20 Airbus A320s and Boeingn 737NGs from SMBC Aviation Capital.
Irish lessor Avolon had owned/managed/committed fleet of 915 aircraft on Sept. 30 vs 432 a year ago.
AerCap signed lease deals for 50 aircraft in 3Q17 vs 96 in 3Q16; it purchased 11 aircraft vs seven and sold 28 vs 40. It has owned/managed/committed fleet of 1,506 aircraft vs 1,607 a year ago.
A Marine attached to Marine Air Control Battalion 4 guides a tactical vehicle as it is unloaded from an Army landing craft utility ship onto the Trident Pier during Operation Pacific Reach 2017 at Pohang, South Korea, April 10, 2017. POHANG, South Korea -- On a bright and windy day, a gray U.S. Army landing craft utility ship loaded with tactical vehicles and other mission equipment to support exercise Operation Pacific Reach 2017 slowly made its way to the Trident Pier causeway here while soldiers and Marines patiently wait.
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Wade, who was excused from Friday's practice to attend to a personal matter, is back with the team for Saturday's game against the Rockets, Marla Ridenour of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
With Kevin Love (hand) sidelined for 6-to-8 weeks, Wade could potentially see an increased role with the club. He logged 28 minutes on the night Love went down, which was his highest total since Christmas Day. He followed that up with 26 minutes on the second night of a back-to-back set. He should be in line for another healthy workload in Saturday's prime time contest.
After 13 years of frustration, decision-making power over the future of council-owned land at Matiatia has been handed to Waiheke Local Board.
The “delegation” of authority, approved by Auckland Council last week, represents a significant step towards making better sense of the island gateway and improving carparking and people-flows – though big physical changes are still several years away and subject to council funding. • Geoff Cumming
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Prophetic dreams send Mulder on a search for the undiscovered victims of a serial killer, only to discover that one of them may be his missing sister.
Thanks to the Golden State Warriors 118-113 road win against the Cleveland Cavaliers in game three, Taco Bell is giving away free tacos on Tuesday. Before the 2017 NBA Finals began, the taco chain offered a free Doritos Loco Taco if a team "stole" a road win during the series.
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Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - 28/1/17 Serena Williams of the U.S. holds her trophy after winning her Women's singles final match against Venus Williams of the U.S. . REUTERS/Jason Reed
LOS ANGELES Tennis superstar Serena Williams, who announced on Wednesday that she is pregnant, will not play again in 2017 but will return to the tour in 2018, her spokeswoman said.
Kelly Bush Novak told Reuters that Williams, 35, "definitely" would not be able to play again this year but "looks forward to returning in 2018."
(Reporting by Dan Whitcomb; Editing by Sandra Maler)
Chinese investment firm Fosun launched a bidding war last night with an offer to take over precious stones miner Gemfields for A 224.6million. Its offer of 40.85 pence per share was 15.1 per cent above Gemfields' closing price on Tuesday and eclipsed investment fund Pallinghurst's 37.1p bid last month, which Gemfields branded 'derisory'.
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Form a volunteer team to paint homes at Brush-Up Nampa on Saturday, June 9. Provided by City of Nampa’s Community Development
MOSCOW, April 6 Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday said it was unacceptable to make "groundless" accusations over this week's suspected chemical weapons attack in a Syrian province.
The Kremlin said in a statement that Putin had discussed the issue with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a telephone conversation.
The statement said Putin had "highlighted that it was unacceptable to make groundless accusations against anyone without conducting a detailed and unbiased investigation."
Scores were reported killed by a suspected Syrian government chemical attack in Idlib province and the U.S. government has suggested forces loyal to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad were responsible. Russia has said it was too early to accuse the Syrian government and called for an investigation. (Reporting by Vladimir Soldatkin, writing by Sujata Rao)
The Nigerian Incentive Based Risk Sharing for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL) and Connect Rail Services have inaugurated a new scheme to transport grains by rail from the North to the South. The Managing Director of NIRSAL, Aliyu Abdulhameed, who inaugurated the service in Funtua, Katsina State on Wednesday, said it would offer farmers ready market and value for their…
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Vigils have been held all across the country in the wake of this past weekend's violence at a white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Va.
One woman was killed and many injured when a man plowed his car into a crowd of peaceful counter-protesters who were marching in the street.
A candlelight vigil was held in Jersey City tonight at the Newark Avenue pedestrian plaza.
Photographer Michael Dempsey was there for The Jersey Journal. Scroll through his photos.
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — The Eugene Airport has surpassed 1 million annual passengers in 2017, the airport’s first time doing so.
The Register-Guard reports that officials announced the milestone on Monday.
The city-owned facility had inched close to the 1 million mark in 2016 but fell short.
A robust economy and added flights have contributed to the airport breaking annual passenger numbers for seven consecutive years.
The airport competes for air travelers with Portland International Airport, which is a two-hour drive from Eugene.
The Portland airport usually attracts more than 1 million travelers per month.
Last year, 18.3 million people arrived or departed from Portland’s airport.
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NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Former Kenyan Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka says home was attacked by grenade and gunshots in "assassination attempt"
Facebook shares tumbled Monday following reports that user data had been inappropriately obtained. Cambridge Analytica, whose clients included Donald Trump's presidential campaign, reportedly used the data of 50 million Facebook users without their permission.
Facebook Chief Information Security Officer Alex Stamos is reportedly leaving after disagreements over how the social media network should handle the spread of disinformation, the New York Times reported.
In a tweet, Stamos said he was still employed, but that his role had changed to "exploring emerging security risks and working on election security."
Stamos has been a strong advocate for disclosing Russian activity on Facebook.
The Times report said that Stamos's roles had been reassigned in December, but Facebook persuaded him to stay on until August. In a tweet, Reuters independently reported that Stamos would leave in August.
Facebook did not immediately return CNBC's request for comment.
Governor Chris Christie blamed Amtrak for a holiday-weekend travel meltdown on New Jersey's commuter train line, though the federal passenger railroad said it was the state's fault this time. New Jersey Transit passengers were stranded on April 14 in a tunnel beneath the Hudson River aboard a train that had lost power.
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Let’s discuss who should be the NFL MVP, shall we? It’s either that, or talk about the Alabama-Clemson rematch. I know it was a good game last year, but this Wisconsin Badger would rather go on a white-water rafting trip with two dozen of my University of Michigan work colleagues than feign exuberance for the Tide and Tigers running it back again in 2017. (Sorry, Handsome Nick Saban.)
I don’t have an NFL MVP vote. I don’t even know how you get one of those things. The only award I get to vote on is Best Dad, where every...
A psychic has agreed to pay a Martha’s Vineyard woman $3.5 million after the IRS caught her charging the woman the same amount for “spiritual cleansing” and “repeated exorcisms” — and not paying taxes on it. Claire Winter/Creative Commons
Lucknow: Rashtriya Lok Dal's Tabassum Hasan took a lead of over 18,000 votes in the Kairana Lok Sabha by-election in Uttar Pradesh after the fifth round of counting, officials said.
Tabassum Hasan polled 1,13,742 votes while her nearest rival Mriganka Singh got 95,577 votes, SDM Shamli K.P Singh said.
The Kairana seat had fallen vacant following the death of Mriganka Singh's father, BJP MP Hukum Singh.
Hasan is also supported by the Congress, Samajwadi Party and Bahujan Samaj Party.
In the Noorpur assembly be-election in the state, Samajwadi Party's Naeemul Hasan took a lead of over 4,000 votes.
Counting of votes for the Kairana Lok Sabha and Noorpur Assembly by-elections in Uttar Pradesh began this morning amid tight security arrangements.
Polling for the high-stakes by-elections to the two constituencies was held on Monday.
Last week, I showed you the first part of an interview that I did with John Meese, the Senior Director of Heavy Equipment for Waste Management Inc. We talked about how his company has been getting along since China imposed its 0.5% contamination standard for imported recyclables, how they’re handling the growing stockpiles of material, and if it was time to do business in a different way.
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Ever since he turned professional 12 years ago, Arsenal’s Olivier Giroud has earned his living as a good—but not brilliant—center forward. Over the past season, however, it’s become clear that the 6-foot-4 Frenchman is world class, just in a slightly different role.
Giroud is the rare soccer player whose most dangerous position...
Winning numbers drawn in 'SuperCash' game
MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the Wisconsin Lottery's "SuperCash" game were:
01-03-05-07-10-35, Doubler: N
(one, three, five, seven, ten, thirty-five; Doubler: N)
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Credit: contains modified Copernicus Sentinel data (2017), processed by ESA, CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO Captured by the Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission on 5 December 2017, this image shows flames and smoke from the fierce blazes devastating northwest Los Angeles in Southern California.
While hundreds of firefighters battle the fires, more than 200 000 people have been forced to flee their homes. According to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, the 2017 California wildfire season is the worst on record.
The image shows the extent of the devastation caused by this latest outcrop of wildfires, which are so large that they have been given names. The worst, known as the Thomas Fire, engulfed almost the whole city of Ojai and an area north of Ventura, seen here in the far left of the image. The image also show two other sets of large fires: the Rye Fire near Santa Clarita (the middle fire) and the Creek Fire near Sylmar (right).
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WELLINGTON, March 31 New Zealand employee confidence dipped in the first three months of 2017, dipping from an eight-year high in the previous quarter as workers worried about job security, a survey showed on Friday.
The Westpac-McDermott Miller employee confidence index fell to 109.9 in the three months to March from 112.7 in the previous quarter.
A reading above 100 indicates more optimists than pessimists.
"Workers have reported that they are feeling a bit less confident about their job security," said Satish Ranchhod, a senior economist at Westpac. (Reporting by Charlotte Greenfield, editing by G Crosse)
× Flu-Related Illnesses Claim 34 More Iowa Lives
IOWA — Flu season in Iowa is continuing to worsen.
Last week, 34 more Iowans died from the flu, bringing the total number of deaths in the state to 77 this season. None of these have been children.
Thirty-three schools have had 10% or more of their student body out sick with the virus and 143 people were hospitalized with influenza-related illness.
The CDC says this season has seen the highest number of flu-related hospitalizations in at least eight years.
Israel's 2018 Eurovision title has been thrown into doubt after one of the world's largest music companies accused its winning entry of copyright infringement.
Universal Music has reportedly fired off an intention to sue notice to the Israeli songwriters behind Netta's feminist anthem, Toy. The record label is behind some of the biggest names in music, including Elton John, Lorde and Ariana Grande.
Netta's quirky performance saw her snap up this year's Eurovision crown in May, despite a strong showing from Cyprus. The Israeli singer's performance included techno elements and other sounds, including vocal squeaks and clucks.
But according to reports, Universal believes Netta's song wasn't original. In fact, the company believes Toy is a rip-off of The White Stripes' 2003 track, Seven Nation Army.
The St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help following a robbery at the Midway Arcade.
Detectives are looking for two people who entered the building on June 2.
Although the suspects were masked investigators said someone might recognize their gloves or white stripe on a pants leg.
They drove an older-model Jeep Grand Cherokee with a two-toned paint scheme.
Anyone with information is urged to call Detective Jacob Rettler at 772-462-3291 or Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers at 1-800-273-8477.
Trial moved to July for Yankton man shot by state trooper
YANKTON, S.D. (AP) – Trial has been moved to this summer for a Yankton man who was shot by a state trooper following a December 2016 chase.
Curt Adams Sr. has pleaded not guilty to charges including attempted murder, aggravated assault of a police officer and aggravated eluding. He was to stand trial this month, but the Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan reports that the date has been moved to July 16.
The trial is expected to last a week. Defense attorneys had sought to move it out of Yankton, but Judge Cheryle Gering on Monday denied the request.
Adams is accused of shooting at the trooper, who returned fire. An investigation concluded the trooper was justified in shooting Adams, who recovered.
April 28Lancy Co Ltd :
* Says net profit for FY 2017 H1 to increase by 30 percent to 60 percent, or to be 49.9 million yuan to 61.4 million yuan, compared to net profit of FY 2016 H1 (38.4 million yuan)
* Says increased operating revenue as main reason for the forecast
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April 3 Westaim Corp:
* Fairfax to make strategic investment in Westaim and to make significant portfolio investment through arena investors
* Westaim - Fairfax Financial to invest up to c$100 million in co in exchange for issuance of 5% interest bearing notes and common share purchase warrants
* Westaim Corp - Fairfax will have right to nominate one director to board of directors of Westaim
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During a survey by officers of Hat Noppharat Thara-Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park today (October 4),"We found a lot of fire jellyfish near Gai Island and we have warned all tour boats to be careful of them and avoid diving in the area as they are poisonous and can leaving painful stings if you swim into them," said Chief of Hat Noppharat Thara-Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park, Worapot Lomlim.I would like to warn all swimmers to be careful when getting in the water. If you get stung, apply vinegar, warm water, or rush to hospital if you suspect you may have allergies. I also emphasized to all tour boats to always bring vinegar and first aid kits onboard for every trip."
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It’s official: Browns rookie defensive end Myles Garrett will play Sunday. The Browns did not list him on their status report, though the No. 1 overall pick was limited in practice all week.
“It is exciting,” Garrett said, via quotes distributed by the team. “I am ready to play, ready to show what I can do.”
Garrett injured his right ankle when a teammate fell on it during a Sept. 6 practice. Medical tests revealed a high-ankle sprain.
Browns coach Hue Jackson said earlier this week the team would have Garrett on a pitch count.
“Am I at my peak?” Garrett said. “No, but it is good enough for me. I can move; I can run; and I can bend. If I can do that, then I can be out there, and I can make a difference.”
Mesut Ozil will be offered a bumper contract to stay with Arsenal.
The Germany international is out of contract at the end of the season and it is thought the Gunners will have to cash in in January or risk losing him for free.
The winter window opens in three weeks time and Ozil will then be able to sign a pre-contract with a foreign club.
But Arsenal chiefs have reportedly drawn up a contract extension that would make him the highest paid player in the club’s history - above previous legends such as Thierry Henry and Dennis Bergkamp.
According to reports, the Gunners are willing to offer Ozil £275,000-per-week to stay on their books.
Willian is on Barcelona’s summer shopping list and he’s said to be desperate to get out of Stamford Bridge.
The Brazilian wants to play alongside Lionel Messi and knows this summer could represent his last chance to fulfil that dream.
Barcelona have scouted the 29-year-old at the World Cup, with a senior figure from the club jetting to Russia to watch Brazil’s last 16 match against Mexico.
And while he’s been busy playing for Brazil in the tournament, Willian has instructed his agent Joorabchian to thrash out a deal that will take him to the Nou Camp in time for next season.
ANDERSON — Begin the next step of your job search with a free 7 Smart Strategies for 50+ Jobseekers workshop April 27 at the Tri-County Technical College Anderson QuickJobs Center.
The seminar will be held from 10 a.m. to noon at 512 Michelin Blvd. across the street from the Tri-County Technical College Anderson Campus.
Tri-County’s BACK TO WORK 50+ team can help individuals update job search strategies, practice for interviewing and networking and assist with enrollment in training programs that employers value.
Participants will learn about the 7 Smart Strategies needed to get back into the workforce, will have the opportunity to apply for the BACK TO WORK 50+ Coaching and Training Program and will receive a free job search guide.
To register or to learn more, call toll-free 1- (855) 850–2525.
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The P.R.O.M.I.S.E. Jakim Donaldson basketball camp was held July 26-28 at Pittsburgh Perry High School, and, as always, the 50 or so youth attendees left the camp with even more knowledge.
Knowledge about the game of basketball, including ball-handling, shooting, etc., but new this year, Charles X. Cook, a fitness and physical instructor, talked to the youth about the effects of excessive sugar consumption.
Jakim Donaldson, an Oliver High School graduate, is a professional basketball player in Europe. His father, Jay Donaldson, helped found P.R.O.M.I.S.E., which stands for Protecting and Restoring the Order of Mankind with the Initiative of Serving Elders, after Jay Donaldson’s son, Jehru, was murdered in 2007 in an attempted carjacking.
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BARCELONA, Spain — A member of Catalonia’s separatist-led government has called for a “cease-fire” with Spain to decrease tensions after a disputed referendum on independence by the prosperous region.
Santi Vila, Catalonia’s regional chief for business, told Cadena SER Radio late Friday that he’s pushing for “a new opportunity for dialogue” under “a cease-fire” with Spanish authorities.
Vila says he is against Catalonia unilaterally declaring independence at this moment and wants to see a committee of experts from both sides be created to work toward a solution to the political crisis.
Separatists say they won the Oct. 1 referendum, but Spain says the vote was illegal, invalid and unconstitutional. Less than half of the electorate cast ballots in the referendum which has marred by a brutal police crackdown.
The public is invited to North Middle School’s Grade 7–8 Winter Concert on Wednesday, Dec. 13, at 7:30 p.m., in the Daniel J. Tomaselli Auditorium, 77 Polo Rd.
Groups performing at the free concert include Chorus and Concert Orchestra, which will join together for the final number, “On with the Snow.”
Under the direction of Arielle Murdocco, Chorus will perform “One Candle,” “Into the Woods” and “Believe.”
Concert Orchestra, which is under the direction of Music Department Head Matthew Trinkwald, will perform “Light the Candles,” “My Favorite Things” and “The Three Minute Nutcracker.”
For more information, contact Trinkwald at 516-441-4551 or
mtrinkwald@greatneck.k12.ny.us.
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Storms will be possible across parts of Alabama starting late tonight, but the more substantial risk will come on Wednesday. The areas in red have a moderate risk for severe weather, including tornadoes, large hail and flooding rain.
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NEW YORK -- At least one person is injured and one person is in custody after a suspected pipe bombing in Manhattan , according to police.
Multiple subway lines have been evacuated, and trains are bypassing Times Square and Port Authority.
The explosion occurred at West 44th Street and Eighth Avenue, sources said.
A man with a “possible second device" has been detained in the subway tunnel, sources said. He was described him as “having wires coming out of him.”
Police confirm a person had been detained.
Mayor Bill de Blasio has been briefed on the incident, his team tweeted.
The A, C and E trains are being evacuated, according to police.
The MTA says numerous trains are now bypassing Times Square and Port Authority.
The Port Authority Bus Terminal is open, but the entrance to the subway on Eighth Avenue is closed.
MTA confirms the following changes:
If you thought Miami Swim Week was only about skimpy bikinis and toned beach bodies, it's time you took a closer look at the runways. The hair and makeup styles are a stunning source of Summer beauty inspiration. This season, one of the biggest trends of the catwalk was the mermaid beauty trend. Models embraced it in full by rocking shimmering cheekbones and tousled, effortless plaits.
If ethereal makeup isn't really your style, there are also some fabulously functional looks, too. We picked up a few genius ways to tame frizzy manes just by browsing the following images — see for yourself.
The defending National Champions of college football will begin spring practice on Tuesday, March 20 and will hold 14 practices leading up to A-Day on Saturday, April 21.
BamaInsider.com will have complete coverage of spring football practice with Insider reports, player interviews, and video highlights.
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“It’s crazy, it’s nothing I could have ever dreamed of,” said Duncan, whose only other PGA Tour event was as a regional qualifier in the 2015 U.S. Open. “I don’t think it’s sunk in yet, to be honest. It’s something I’ve dreamed about for a long time. I’m just happy to be playing here and to be in the lead is something special.”
Fortnite developer Epic Games added Blockbuster challenges as part of its season 4 update.
As long-time fans will know, Epic releases a new set of seven Battle Pass challenges each week. Fans need to complete any four of these challenges to be rewarded with 4,000 XP.
The challenges are separated into hard and regular tiers of difficulty. The hard difficulty Fortnite challenges net players ten Battle Stars, while the regular tasks reward fans with five Battle Stars.
Blockbuster challenges give players extra incentive to complete all of the weekly challenges, because the game rewards you with a special loading screen for each week.
These loading screens contain hidden clues that point towards a secret Battle Star on the map.
Not only that, but they also tell a story linked to the end of season 4 and the beginning of season 5.
Check out the gallery above for a look at the Blockbuster loading screens and the locations of the hidden Battle Stars....
The former Saturday Night Live cast member added to his budding resume today with his hilarious Eminem and Jay Z impressions. But not only is the Chesapeake, Virginia native insanely funny, the kid can rap is ass off,too.
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IDAHO FALLS — A small jet made an emergency landing at Idaho Falls Regional Airport on Monday afternoon.
The left engine of the Citation jet failed, and it made an emergency landing at the airport without incident, airport Director Craig Davis told EastIdahoNews.com. It is unknown how many people were aboard, but that particular model of jet holds six people, he said.
Local emergency responders were waiting when the plane arrived.
Its origin and destination have not been released, and the cause of the engine failure is under investigation.
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It is once again a time of celebration for Wimbledon, North Dakota as they prepare for their second annual Palooza. The events will begin on July 12 with a Steak Night at 6 p.m. and will go on over the 13 and 14 with other events.
Jessie Albrecht, coordinator of the event had this to say about the changes from last year, "This year has actually turned into a full three-day venue with two live bands, Redline and 32 Below. Both are free for the public to come. That's a big change from last year, when we only had one band. We've also added a softball tournament, a 5k run at 8 a.m. and 10k at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday morning, a Truck-Pull that's also new this year, and now it actually goes into Sunday so we are having a vendor show and Turkey Shoot-out."
More on this story can be found in the July 3 edition of the Times-Record.
Gina Rodriguez is looking stunning!
The Jane The Virgin actress attended the CinemaCon 2018 Gala Opening Night Event: Sony Pictures Highlights its 2018 Summer and Beyond Films at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace on Monday night (April 23) in Las Vegas.
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Gina posed alongside her upcoming Miss Bala co-star Ismael Cruz Cordova, as well as director Catherine Hardwicke, actor Anthony Mackie and producer Pablo Cruz at the event.
Will Ferrell, who was recently involved in a scary car accident, also made a welcome appearance looking great!
The upcoming remake of the 2011 film is about a beauty contest winner who is forced to work for a crime boss after she witnesses a murder.
SAO PAULO, April 20 Usinas Siderúrgicas de Minas Gerais SA, Brazil's largest listed maker of flat steel, reversed a loss in the first quarter in the wake of price hikes and a 4 percent climb in sales volumes.
Net income at Usiminas came in at 108 million reais ($34 million), compared with a fourth-quarter shortfall of 195 million reais, according to a securities filing on Thursday. Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization fell 10 percent to 528 million reais from the prior three months, the statement said
($1 = 3.1505 reais) (Reporting by Guillermo Parra-Bernal; Editing by Lisa Von Ahn and Chizu Nomiyama)
NEW DELHI (AP) — A media watch group has expressed serious concern at "an alarming deterioration in the working environment of journalists in India" and demanded that the government ensure the safety of journalists who are feeling threatened.
Reporters Without Borders said in a report Wednesday that that at least three journalists were killed in India in 2017 and that a fourth case is still under investigation. In 2018, the situation appears to have worsened significantly, with four journalists killed in the first six months of the year.
The report said, "The hate speech directed toward journalists has increased massively, causing serious concern for their safety."
There was no immediate reaction from the Indian government.
The group demanded a swift and independent investigation of cases in which journalists have been targeted.
The European automotive supply industry is highly competitive but is being held back by regulatory burdens. From 2017, this needs to change, writes Amalia Di Stefano, Acting Chief Executive at the European Association of Automotive Suppliers (CLEPA)
Today, European automotive suppliers continue to lead the world in the design, engineering and manufacturing of key vehicle components and systems technologies, covering a wide range of products and services representing 75% of the added value of a vehicle. This sector employs more than 12 million people and works with manufacturers to produce a quarter of the world’s vehicles each year, representing more than 6% of the European Union’s GDP. Each year, European automotive suppliers together invest more than €22bn (US$23.35bn) in innovation and report combined turnover of more than €600bn….
UNITED NATIONS Samples taken from the site of a deadly toxic gas attack in Syria and analysed by British scientists have tested positive for sarin or a sarin-like substance, Britain's U.N. Ambassador Matthew Rycroft told the U.N. Security Council on Wednesday.
"The United Kingdom therefore shares the U.S. assessment that it is highly likely that the regime was responsible for a sarin attack on Khan Sheikhoun on 4 April," Rycroft said.
(Reporting by Michelle Nichols)
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More rainfall is expected in Gauteng and neighbouring provinces for the rest of the week.
SA Weather Service forecaster Vanetia Phakula said temperatures were expected to pick up as the week progresses.
“We are expecting more rain for most of the week. On Tuesday we are expecting a 30% chance of rain in the central parts of the Free State and the North West province‚” Phakula said.
“Gauteng‚ Limpopo and KwaZulu-Natal will also see a 30% chance‚ while the central parts of Limpopo‚ Mpumalanga and the northern parts of KwaZulu-Natal are expecting a 60 % chance of rain.”
Johannesburg Emergency Management Services spokesperson Robert Mulaudzi said no major incidents have been reported throughout the city as a result of the rainfall.
“However‚ we remain on high alert‚ monitoring all our low-lying areas‚ most especially our 189 informal settlements‚ which are mostly prone to flash floods when we have persistent rainfall like the one we are receiving now‚” Mulaudzi said.
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SEATTLE -- Yes, Mike McGinn is running for Seattle mayor again.
McGinn, who served as mayor from 2010-14, tweeted Monday morning an image that read "Keep Seattle McGinn 2017" indicating he is challenging Ed Murray.
This comes just weeks after a man filed a lawsuit accusing Murray of sex abuse of the then-teenage boy over a period of several years in the 1980s. Murray has denied the allegations and said he intends to continue to serve as mayor and seek re-election this year.
McGinn's tweet comes just weeks before the filing deadline for the November election.
McGinn said he will hold a news conference at 10:30 a.m. Monday. Watch it live here on Q13FOX.com and on Facebook live.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
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PORT ARTHUR, Texas — A fire official says three children rescued from a burning apartment in Southeast Texas have died from their injuries.
Port Arthur Fire Marshal Paul Washburn tells KFDM television that firefighters arrived at the burning building a little after midnight Wednesday. First responders found the children and rushed them to a hospital where they were pronounced dead.
Washburn says the children were aged 2, 6 and 12.
Washburn tells The Associated Press the three children were the only ones inside the apartment when the fire broke out. He says their mother had taken another child to the hospital.
Washburn says they are investigating to determine the cause of the fire.
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WEST VILLAGE, Manhattan — A man slashed a sleeping stranger’s neck with an unknown object on an E train in Manhattan early Saturday, according to police.
The victim was sleeping on a downtown-bound train just after 5 a.m. when police said he was attacked before reaching West 14th Street.
A man approached the sleeping man, apparently at random, and slashed his neck with an unknown object, police said.
Nothing was stolen, according to police.
The man sought is described as standing about 5 feet 9 inches tall, with a medium build and spiked hair. He had a ski mask and black backpack.
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INTRUST BANK ARENA, Wichita, Kan.— An Air Force team player guides a hockey puck through the Marine team toward the goal, February 11, 2017. The inter-service exhibition game was first played last year at the Wichita Ice Center. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Debrah Sanders, 366th MPAD)
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Culture vultures calling into Preston’s iconic Harris Museum can now enjoy coffee and cake at a revamped facility that is no ordinary café.
Run by the not-for-profit organisation Calico Group, it has been set up to support community-boosting services, billed as a “cafe with a social conscience.”
The Bean Good coffee shops promote health living and reducing social isolation with customers encouraged to pass on tokens to those less fortunate who can pop in for a cuppa. A spokesman for Burnley-based Calico said: “Our group provides a range of health, care and wellbeing services across the North West, aiming to make a real difference to people’s lives.
“The pop up café at the Harris will be open Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm, and Sunday 11am-3.30pm. You can enjoy a fabulous range of sandwiches, homemade soup and cakes along with freshly ground coffee, milkshakes and vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options are available.”
A viral photo shows a young boy with tears streaming down his face as he sees his mother walking down the aisle on her wedding day.A photo of then six-year-old Bryson Suber has recently been shared thousands of times. The image won the runner-up spot for the 2017 International Wedding Photography of the Year award, which has brought unexpected attention to the 2016 picture.Photographer Paul Woo, who captured the moment, posted the photo to his Instagram account with the caption, "When he sees his mother down the aisle the first time."The boy's mother stated, in part, "I hadn't yet realized that my sweet, soulful oldest baby boy was also sharing in on this moment so deeply, with us. Taking in every breath, right along with us! To see him share such strong emotions of joy and happiness for the union of his parents was seriously one of the most powerful moments I've experienced to date!"
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – Metro police say would-be burglars used a truck to ram through a tobacco and beer store early Monday morning.
It happened around 1:30 a.m. at Hobson Tobacco and Beer in the Priest Lake area.
Police said when suspects were unable to gain access to the store after their truck became stuck.
The two suspects, believed to be men, fled the scene on foot before police arrived. Nothing was taken from the store, police said.
The truck had to be towed from the store.
The owner told News 2 the market suffered about $20,000 in damages.
Anyone with information is urged to call our partners at Crime Stoppers at 615-74-CRIME.
CHICKASHA, Okla. (AP) - Agents with Oklahoma's top law enforcement agency have made an arrest in the killing of a Chickasha man earlier this week.
The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation announced Saturday that 28-year-old Steve Lail Jr. was taken into custody at his home near Blanchard just before midnight on Friday.
Lail is accused of fatally shooting Dan C. Beal III on Thursday, when local police responding to a home on a shots fired call discovered Beal's body.
The OSBI says in a statement that agents are still trying to determine why Lail killed Beal.
An attorney for Lail couldn't immediately be found Saturday.
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"All kids should be able to eat. Unfortunately, too many kids in our country and too many kids right here in Nashua don't have enough to eat and can't count on what many of us take for granted," said Michael Reinke, director of the Nashua Soup Kitchen and Shelter.
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You know when you're just chilling in your dorm room and world-famous actress Reese Witherspoon shows up? A student at Stanford University named Caitlyn does.
Witherspoon was back at her alma mater (which is in fact Stanford and not Harvard Law as Legally Blonde would have us believe) as a guest speaker recently, and took a moment to stop by the dorm room she once called home. Once she got there, she found the room's current tenant, Caitlyn, and stopped to take a photo with her.
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"Surprise!" Witherspoon wrote on Instagram. "While re-visiting Stanford, I popped by my old dorm room... and met its newest tenant, Caitlyn! She was so nice; she even welcomed me in!"
Well of course she welcomed you in, Reese! That's what you do when a celebrity shows up at your dorm room. We hope you at least taught her the Bend & Snap.
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Memorial Day weekend was beautiful and we made some great memories with the kids and the weather left a memory on my skin. Sunburned, again. I know - use sunscreen and you won't have that problem. Here's the real problem - I'm an idiot and will probably always forget until too late.
Now that we have that out of the way, when you do get burned what is the go to soothe the skin remedy you trust the most. Is it weird? I was just reading on Facebook about remedies and there were the classics like Aloe Gel, milk bath, and coconut oil. Then there were a bunch of weird remedies and some people suggest you rub a banana on your skin!
Others say that Noxema is the cure for the burn.
And of course a bunch of people swear that Apple Cider Vinegar will ease the pain.
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Wheat has been used for thousands of years as the foundation of our diet. But many Americans have a condition called celiac disease, which is an intolerance to wheat, barley and rye. Its symptoms can be subtle, but if you don't stick to a gluten-f
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Jim Galloway joins Greta Van Susteren to discuss the high-stakes House race with national implications.
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Phoenix Suns forward T.J. Warren, who recently signed a long-term extension with the team, suffered a head injury during the first half of Friday's preseason game at Utah.
The fourth-year swingman was contesting a 3-pointer on defense when he collided with the shooter and careened into a cemented area away from the court. The collision with Warren's head required five stitches and, per the team, necessitated his entry into the NBA concussion protocol.
.@Suns Injury Update: T.J. Warren will not return and is in concussion protocol. He received five stitches for laceration on back of head — Phoenix Suns Stats (@SunsBballComm) October 7, 2017
Last season Warren, who started for Phoenix on Friday, averaged a career-high 14.4 points per contest.
Tentative deal reached to end Jersey City teachers strike
JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) — Teachers in a large northern New Jersey school district have reached a tentative deal to end their strike.
Jersey City school officials say the agreement was reached Sunday night after a 13-hour negotiations session. But specific details on the proposal have not been disclosed.
The strike had started Friday, forcing the district to open schools for only a half day and cancel other programs. That came after contract talks stalled over health care costs.
Normal school operations are expected to resume Monday.
press release: Chicago based label, comic book, and animation cooperative - Readymade Utopia- is celebrating their half-birthday at the Art In Thursday June 28, with performances by David Poole and 70% Butterflies, as well as an animation showcase, art show and pop up shop! Admission is free!
Scorpio Tankers has reported a fourth-quarter loss of $29.7 million or a loss of 18 cents per share. For the year, the company reported a loss of $24.9 million, or 15 cents per share, swinging to a loss in the period.
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UPDATE 1-Goldman Sachs raises $7 bln for new private equity fund -sources
June 14 Goldman Sachs Group Inc has raised around $7 billion for its new private equity fund, near the top of its targeted goal, according to two people familiar with the matter.
Jack Harrison reached a new personal milestone on Friday.
The New York City FC midfielder was a late substitute for England's Under-21 team in their 3-1 win over Scotland in U-21 Euro qualifying in Middlesbrough.
🦁 | A proud moment for @Harrison_Jack11 as he makes his first-ever international appearance for @England U-21s.
(🎥: @6thBoroughBlues) pic.twitter.com/8j9gkMB2Av — New York City FC (@NYCFC) October 6, 2017
Harrison, 20, came off the bench in the 88th minute for his national team debut, and will look to get more minutes on Tuesday in another qualifier, away at Andorra.
Harrison has 10 goals and six assists so far this season for NYCFC, his second with the club.
Democrats and democratic socialists were incorrectly linked by some to Nazism following the harrowing protests in Charlottesville, Virginia, over the weekend that led to one woman’s death. The allegations were a huge misrepresentation of what each of the terms means and a poor, surface-only reading of what German leader Adolf Hitler’s party and government stood for.…
× Authorities: Indianapolis man arrested for rape of 15-year-old girl in Madison County
ELWOOD, Ind. – Police in Madison County arrested a 35-year-old Indianapolis man after he allegedly raped a 15-year-old girl back in 2015.
Laverne Thompson, 35, of Indianapolis, is facing charges of rape and sexual misconduct after police say he sexually assaulted a teen at a residence in Elwood multiple times.
The teen told police she reportedly saw Thompson playing with a knife before one of the assaults and was scared.
In Dec. of 2015, Madison County requested a warrant for Thompson’s arrest.
After making several attempts to locate him near 24th and S. A St., Thompson was arrested and booked into Madison County Jail on charges of rape and sexual misconduct.
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WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah – A car has hit a 12-year-old boy in West Valley City near 4251 Deno Dr.
Officials have not released the identity of the boy, only saying he is in critical condition.
Authorities said a person backing out of the driveway didn’t see the boy and hit him Monday morning.
A man accused of driving the wrong way on Interstate 55 is behind bars on a charge of driving while intoxicated.
According to Portageville Police Chief Ronnie Adams, officers were dispatched to Gas-N-Goodies just after 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 16, after someone called to report the wrong way driver.
Witnesses said the car pulled into the gas station.
Officers spotted the car pulling out of the parking lot, headed east on Missouri Highway 162 toward I-55. They were able to conduct a traffic stop.
Michael Newton, 54, of Rocky Mount, NC was arrested for driving while intoxicated.
Investigators later learned that the car he was driving was reported stolen in Moberly, Missouri. Formal charges are pending in connection with that crime.
Newton is being held in the Pemiscot County Jail on $534.40 cash only bond.
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U.S. Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-NY, says she received a threatening email Wednesday morning from a constituent, hours after a gunman shot Republican members of Congress at a baseball practice in Virginia.
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – The grand opening of a newly-relocated Fort Wayne Dollar General was held Saturday.
The store is now located at 1142 N. Coliseum Blvd.
Customers received special deals and free prizes at the grand opening event. The first 50 adults also got a $10 gift Card to Dollar General and the first 200 shoppers were given a Dollar General tote bag with complementary product samples and other giveaways.
The new location also features a new layout designed to make shopping simpler for customers. Some of the store’s new features include seasonal products featured in the center of the store, departments with visible signage, and coolers located at the front of the store.
Seattle Mayor Ed Murray has scheduled a 3 p.m. appearance Wednesday at City Hall. Watch it here:
This week on The Disclaimer, WMSE's weekly culture chat with Ryan Schliecher, Milwaukee Record editor Matt Wild and I, we turn our attention, once again, to Milwaukee's "People's Flag" campaign. It's been indisputably successful—the new Milwaukee flag is, at least in certain corners of the city, far more visible the city's endangered official flag. Perhaps it was inevitable, then, that other cities would try to copy that initiative. Citing the same Roman Mars TED Talk that spawned Milwaukee's campaign, Eau Claire and La Crosse have launched their own flag campaigns. We unpack some of our concerns with these campaigns, which profess to celebrate each city's local culture yet almost invariably result in designs that don't reflect it in any way, shape or form. As regular listeners know, we've got a lot to say on the subject. Then, in the final minutes of the show, we turn our attention to a fun little story about a Miller Park beer vendor's eccentric crusade.
You can stream the episode below.
Giancarlo Stanton broke the Marlins’ single-season home run record when he blasted his 43rd homer of the season in the first inning of Monday night’s game against Giants at Marlins Park.
Gary Sheffield hit 42 when he played for the Marlins in 1996.
Giancarlo Stanton: 1st inning HR gives him 43 HR this season passing Gary Sheffield for most in a single season in Marlins' history. pic.twitter.com/b1oKKyt1zK — ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) August 14, 2017
The one that broke Sheffield’s Marlins record was a two-run shot off San Francisco lefty Ty Blach.
Stanton has homered in four straight games and has nine dingers this month. He leads MLB in home runs and his 43 are eight more than the player in second place, Yankees rookie Aaron Judge.
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The father has been hospitalised and is in a critical condition, said officials.
Burdwan: A six-year old boy was hacked to death, allegedly by his father, who then inflicted injuries to himself at Bhatar in Burdwan district on Sunday.
A police officer said Prahlad Majhi, a day labourer, allegedly stabbed his six-year old son Krishna Gopal Majhi to death during an altercation with his wife.
Majhi then inflicted injuries upon himself and was taken to Burdwan Medical College and Hospital by neighbours, who were alerted by the screams of the child's mother, the officer said.
Majhi was in critical condition with deep gash on neck, attending doctors informed police at the hospital.
The neighbours told police that the couple had a heated altercation after Majhi came to house intoxicated from a picnic and got infuriated when the wife protested his conduct, the officer said.
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Impact Wrestling held a TV taping on Tuesday from Orlando, FL at Universal Studios.
At the tapings, Austin Aries beat Pentagon Jr. to win back the Impact Wrestling World Title.
If you recall, Aries lost the title at the Redemption pay-per-view event on Sunday night (April 22nd, 2018) in Orlando, Florida at Universal Studios on traditional PPV outlets and the FITE TV app.
Bayern Munich host Real Madrid at the Allianz Arena tomorrow night in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final tie.
Real are the favourites to be crowned European champions for a third successive season.
But Nicholas is backing Bayern manager Jupp Heynckes to repeat his 2012/13 feat of guiding the Bundesliga club to a famous treble.
And that starts with Bayern easing to a 3-1 victory in the home leg, according to Nicholas.
Joseph Drobezcko II, a special effects and makeup artist working in New York City, got his start when his mother, Beth, met a pilot Col. Joseph Drobezcko while stationed at Altus Air Force Base for flight training.
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Chronic malnutrition in Indonesia is stunting the growth of children, affecting their cognitive ability and threatening the country's economic growth, the World Bank says. The warning is contained in a quarterly economic report, partly funded by the Australian government, launched in Jakarta on Thursday.
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WASHINGTON — A Pentagon spokesman says the two U.S. soldiers killed Sunday in Iraq were casualties of a U.S. artillery “mishap.”
The soldiers have been identified as 22-year-old Sgt. Allen L. Stigler Jr. of Arlington, Texas, and 30-year-old Sgt. Roshain E. Brooks of Brooklyn, New York.
Both were canon crewmembers assigned to 2nd Battalion, 319th Airborne Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division.
The Pentagon spokesman, Army Col. Rob Manning, says an Army artillery unit was firing on an Islamic State mortar position “when a mishap occurred.” Manning says there is no indication that IS played a role in the deaths. He says he cannot provide other details because the incident is under investigation
Five others suffered injuries that Manning says are not life-threatening.
Saraki’s victory at CCT: Senator’s acquittal, sweet victory for democracy -Ekweremadu
The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, has described as “victory for democracy,” the discharge and acquittal of the Senate President, Senator Bukola Saraki, by the Code of Conduct Tribunal. Reacting to the Tribunal’s verdict on Wednesday, Ekweremadu said it did not come to him as a surprise given that, like the trumped […]
Saraki’s victory at CCT: Senator’s acquittal, sweet victory for democracy -Ekweremadu
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(AP) – Two Texas youth prison guards are accused of choking a teenager in custody until he became unconscious and asking him if he was “ready to go sleep.”
Court documents released Friday also accuse a third correctional officer at the same state-run juvenile lockup in North Texas of walking up to another teenager and punching him in the head and body four times with a closed fist.
All three were arrested this week and charged with official oppression as part of a state investigation into the troubled Texas Juvenile Justice Department. Since last year, at least nine Texas juvenile correctional officers have been arrested on abuse or misconduct charges.
It was not immediately clear Friday whether the latest correctional officers arrested had been arraigned or entered a plea.
Adams is out of the lineup Monday against the Rockies, MLB.com reports.
For the second straight contest, Adams will take a seat against a right-handed starter, and with the Braves relaying that no injury is at play, it seems his benching may be performance-based. Adams is already miscast as a left fielder, so the fact that he's gone 4-for-28 at the plate over his last nine games only offers further incentive for manager Brian Snitker to keep him on the bench. Danny Santana will pick up a second straight start in left field in Adams' stead.
Theresa May will give a speech designed to halt the rebellion against her next week after playing down calls for her to quit, claiming she will continue to provide "calm leadership" of her party.
Speaking for the first time since her mishap-strewn conference speech in Manchester, the Prime Minister yesterday said she has the full backing of her Cabinet.
She is also expected to take on her critics in a media-blitz early next week, thought to include a radio phone-in, in an unusual move for the typically reserved Mrs May.
Also in Mrs May's diary will be the launch of her energy price cap policy and a review of racial disparity in the UK, as she attempts to get on the front foot by focusing on the domestic agenda.
But she will be forced to tackle the challenge of Brexit talks beginning again and questions over how her budget pledges will be financed amid claims the Treasury has less money in the coffers than expected.
April 6 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday agreed to allow genetic testing company 23andMe to market tests directly to consumers for their predisposition to 10 diseases, including Parkinson's, Alzheimer's and Celiac disease.
The FDA said the tests are intended to provide genetic risk information but cannot determine a person's overall risk of developing a disease or condition.
"In addition to the presence of certain genetic variants, there are many factors that contribute to the development of a health condition, including environmental and lifestyle factors," the agency said in a statement. (Reporting by Toni Clarke in Washington; Editing by Dan Grebler)
Cath Burton has been coming to the Anzac Day dawn service at Perth's Kings Park with her husband for about 40 years.
This year, they were joined by their son and grandchildren.
Thousands attended the Dawn Service at Kings Park.
Both of Ms Burton's uncles, aged 21 and 25, were killed in World War II - one by a sniper in New Guinea while the other was shot down over the English channel.
"Imagine being in those trenches, up to your knees in mud," Ms Burton told AAP on Wednesday.
"So we don't complain about getting up early."
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86'D: A Culinary Collision, a series of friendly battles featuring Connecticut's top chefs, wraps up Dec. 11 with a finale battle at West Hartford’s Zohara Mediterranean Kitchen at 9:30 p.m.
Chef Chris Sheehan from Max Downtown in Hartford faces Xavier Santiago from Trattoria Toscana in Manchester for the title of 2017 86’d Grand Champion. The chefs are given mystery ingredients to create multiple dishes for a panel of judges, who will rate the plates on originality, flavor, plating and cleanliness of the chefs’ stations.
Guests are encouraged to wear red for Team Chris Sheehan and blue for Team Xavier Santiago.
The 21+ event features appetizers, cocktails, Fishers Island Lemonade and Lord Hobo beer. Tickets are $40. Proceeds from the night will benefit the End Hunger Connecticut! organization. 86dculinarycollision.com.
By: Steve Kostan
YESTIVAL is on it’s way to DTE this August and Progressive Rock fans have reason reason celebrate. Also on the bill are Todd Rundgren, who can really “go there” in the Prog-Rock style when he wants to , and Carl Palmer’s ELP Legacy. While this style was not on my “A” list of bands in the early 70’s, they were still always on the must listen to and must see live list. As an 17-21 year old, the bands that hit below the belt, like J. Geils, Aerosmith, Stones, Foghat, MC5, Stooges, etc held the top position in my world. Simultaneously the whole Prog rock scene was everywhere and really done well. There was always that rich, or richer than me at least, guy with the huge speakers that would have the latest from YES or ELP shaking the house. They, along with the Moody Blues, Pink Floyd, The Move, ELO, and others, carried on that spirit of Sgt. Pepper’s. We’ll see the Steve Howe, Alan White, Geoff Downes version at YESTIVAL August 17th @ DTE. They’re on sale now, or Win em from 104.3 WOMC.
Iggy Azalea is being sued after racking up an unpaid credit card bill of $300,000 — a whopping $250,000 over her limit.
American Express is seeking the full amount of the balance in addition to the legal fees. These aren’t the “Fancy” rapper’s first money troubles. She previously made headlines after accruing a staggering $660,000 in unpaid taxes. (TMZ)
Fasho Thoughts:
Most folks know what it’s like to be a little bit late or miss a payment or two — but $300,000 in credit card bills? You could buy a house for that.
This makes me feel a lot better about all of my unpaid bills.
Living the “Fancy” life costs money.
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Captain Bligh, of Mutiny on the Bounty fame, was wrongly arrested by Manaccan constables in 1803 and held in the outhouse of the property, which is currently used as a storeroom, before being inspected by the local vicar.
AVON, Ind. (WISH) — A victim is in the hospital and two people in custody after a shooting in Avon.
Officers were called to Avon Village Drive around 10:20 p.m. reference a person shot.
According to Avon Deputy Police Chief Brian Nugent, the shooting happened in the street. A witness is cooperating with police, Nugent said.
When asked the condition of the person shot, Nugent said the victim was undergoing surgery.
Two suspects were in custody on Saturday night, and police said there was no further threat to the public.
It was unclear whether the suspects or the victim resided in the area where the shooting took place, or whether an altercation preceded the shooting.
While the young girl shared similar physical features to Sabrina, the DNA results showed they were not the same person.
As I read Superhuman Social Skills (Amazon) I couldn’t stop thinking that the guy who wrote it used to be into pickup. There’s something cynical about the approach that makes me uncomfortable.
I care a lot about being a good friend, and got some ideas about how to do better in social situations I’m less comfortable with… and also some ideas that I don’t plan to try. It’s also all this guy’s personal experience; there’s very little data or research (maybe just one study). I don’t know how much else is out there on this topic, but all in all I don’t think this is the best read.
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We asked people who attended the Melbourne dawn service at the Shrine what ANZAC Day means to them
The Evacuation Alert for 51 properties in the Island Pond/ Premier Lake area has been lifted.
The news comes after BC Wildfire Service were able to get the massive wildfire between Canal Flats and Skookumchuk 100 per cent contained.
The blaze started along Highway 93/95 July 30th when a tree fell onto a power line.
It quickly spread, resulting in the alert to be issued the following day.
The fire is still estimated at over one thousand hectares.
The RDEK would like to thank the BC Wildfire Service for their tireless efforts.
× Seahawks trade 2020 seventh-round draft pick for seldom-used cornerback
SEATTLE – Will it be one of the little-noticed moves that makes a big difference in the end?
The Seahawks made a minor trade Monday, dealing away a future draft pick for a seldom-used defensive back.
The Cleveland Browns announced Monday that they’d agreed to trade defensive back C.J. Smith to the Seahawks for a 2020 conditional seventh-round pick.
Smith signed with the Philadelphia Eagles after going undrafted out of North Dakota State in 2016, then made his way to the Browns in 2017. He’s played in 13 total games across two seasons, and has two tackles.
Smith does have one thing the Seahawks covet: Long arms. The News Tribune reports he has 32-inch arms – a mark the team has shown time and again it thinks is important.
Milan refuse Donnarumma sale
By Football Italia staff
It’s reported that Milan won’t sell Gianluigi Donnarumma, even if he rejects the offer of a new contract.
A decision is expected today on the 18-year-old’s future, with his agent, Mino Raiola, meeting with the Rossoneri at Casa Milan.
The club are offering a five-year deal worth €4m per season, which would eventually rise to €5m over the course of the deal.
According to Corriere della Sera, if Raiola asks for more time to decide on the offer, the Diavolo will reject that and start looking for a new goalkeeper.
Even if Donnarumma rejects the renewal, Milan will not be forced into selling the youngster.
That would likely mean the Italian international spending a year on the bench, before moving on a free transfer.
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court is rejecting a challenge to Arizona's death penalty law.
The justices on Monday let stand the convictions and death sentences of Abel Daniel Hidalgo. He's in a federal prison in Arizona serving life sentences for two other killings committed on an Indian reservation in Idaho.
Hidalgo says the law doesn't sufficiently narrow eligibility for a death sentence.
Arizona law includes 14 aggravating circumstances that prosecutors can put forward to justify a death sentence. Jurors then deliberate between a sentence of death or life in prison.
The court's four more liberal justices say they would be willing to take up the issue Hidalgo raised but in a different case in which lower courts could more thoroughly explore it first.
Mon, Apr 17: The number of transgender candidates in the B.C. election race has increased from none in 2013 to four this year after an NDP transgender woman made political history last November. Tanya Beja has more on the campaign of inclusiveness.
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Real Madrid are reported to have already completed their first January signing. According to Marca, in fact, the Merengues have agreed a deal to sign Athletic Madrid goalkeeper Kepa. The La Liga will reportedly match the player’s € 20 million release clause and have already reached an agreement to sign the 23-year-old.Kepa’s Athletic Bilbao contractand the player does not want to pen a new deal with his current club.​According to the Spanish paper the talented shotstopperand the player will move to Real Madrid in the January transfer window.​Both Chelsea and Juventus had previously been linked with signing Kepa but Real Madrid have always been leading the race to sign him and,
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Residents in Signal Mountain are getting a chance to speak out about whether they should have their own school district.
The Signal Mountain town council will be meeting at town hall for their regular agenda meeting tonight.
On their agenda, the council is slated to take citizens’ questions and comments on an independent school district.
For quite some time, the town council has been making moves to see about how, and if, it would be possible to create their own school district. They’re currently in the Hamilton County school district.
There has been several been several meetings about this topic, but tonight this will be the first time council will be taking questions and comments from citizens on the matter in this format.
The meeting starts at 6:30.
BEIRUT (AP) — Syrian opposition activists say 15 civilians including children have been killed when a missile slammed into a government-held besieged neighborhood in the eastern city of Deir el-Zour.
The DeirEzzor 24 monitoring group said the missile hit near a school Thursday evening in the Qusour neighborhood. Among those killed were three children and three women, it said Friday, blaming the Islamic State group for the attack.
It said the attack destroyed the school and a nearby residential building.
The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights also reported the incident, putting the number of civilians killed at 13.
Syrian troops broke a nearly three-year siege on parts of Deir el-Zour last month and are fighting to liberate from IS remaining parts of the city.
Before Jamaica became world famous for music, it was known for its rich-tasting coffee. While Bob Marley’s son Ziggy continued in his father’s steps as a reggae musician, another son, Rohan, became a coffee grower. Collaborating with celebrity caterer Maxcel Hardy and food writer Rosemary Black, he compiled The Marley Coffee Cookbook: One Love, Many Coffees & 100 Recipes . Ready to throw some steaks onto the grill? Rohan advises rubbing them first with a spice blend made of ground black peppers, garlic, rosemary and “Marley Coffee Spice Blend” (yes, he’s pushing product). That “spice blend” also factors into recipes for curried lamb stew and “Island Salmon Burgers.” Marley’s cookbook includes directions for making a spiced fruit chutney involving brewed coffee and coffee-infused pecan-cranberry bread. Coffee isn’t just liquid anymore—much less just for breakfast.
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The sister of Ray 'Moses' Bernard, who died in the Grenfell Tower fire, has told the inquiry the actions leading up to his death made him a "hero".
Bernadette Bernard says seven people were found in his flat after seeking refuge and realising there was "no escape".
She suggests he probably was one of the last people to die and "would have been so alone".
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Donald Trump’s American Manufacturing Council lost one of its members on Monday morning, when Merck CEO Kenneth Frazier announced he was stepping down citing “a responsibility to take a stand against intolerance and extremism.” Thanks to Under Armour’s Kevin Plank, Frazier isn’t the only executive to part ways with the president’s council.
Plank is the founder, CEO, and chairman of Under Armour. He announced his decision to step down from the council in a statement, saying that his company “engages in innovation and sports, not politics.”
New unit to re-investigate unsolved Boulder-area cases
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — The Boulder County district attorney is forming a cold case unit that will investigate unsolved homicides and missing person cases, including the 1996 death of 6-year-old JonBenet Ramsey.
District Attorney Michael Dougherty says Boulder County has more than 30 homicide and missing person cases that remain unsolved a year or more after they were first reported.
The Daily Camera reported Sunday that the unit will look into cases for which the applicable statute of limitations hasn't expired.
First-degree murder cases have no limitations.
Dougherty says Chief Trial Deputy Fred Johnson and senior investigator Gary Thatcher will serve on the unit in addition to their current responsibilities.
No additional staff will be hired.
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Information from: Daily Camera, http://www.dailycamera.com/
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Love's Travel Plaza could bring $1.5 million a year in sales tax revenue and 40 to 65 jobs to Grand Island – but a potential for 250 trucks per day to a stop on Whitehaven Road.
Residents have overwhelmingly said no.
The Town Board held a public hearing on a local law Monday that prohibits truck stops and travel plazas on Grand Island. Town Supervisor Nathan McMurray said after nine days the board will adopt the law – noting the board and public are in agreement.
Rick Shuffield, vice president for real estate development for Love's, presented a plan for a travel plaza to the Planning Board Feb. 12. Hundreds appeared at that meeting and Monday's meeting to protest the truck stop.
Shuffield has not responded to requests for further comment.
A majority of Planning Board members supported the law at a meeting last week.
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Vargas (calf) is scheduled to pitch in a simulated game Sunday, Matt Ehalt of The Bergen Record reports.
Vargas and Noah Syndergaard (finger) both completed simulated games Tuesday, but only the latter was cleared to head out on a minor-league rehab assignment for his next outing. That's likely because Vargas' right calf injury still limits his mobility and presents complications in the field, something that could be more exposed in an uncontrolled setting. The simulated game will allow Vargas to build up his arm without putting any extra strain on the calf, but he'll still need to do baserunning and sprinting without pain before the Mets sign off on his return from the disabled list. If he fails to make much progress on that front in the next few days, a return prior to the All-Star break would become more unlikely.
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SPAR offers two locations to drop off your letters to Santa. (Photo: Jill Meier/Brandon Valley Challenger)
Each year, the City of Shreveport and SPAR help children get their letters to Santa via the “Santa Express.” Santa will reply to all letters he receives (as long as a return address is included with the letter).
The “Santa Express” mailboxes are in two Shreveport locations. Letters to Santa may be delivered at;
• The lobby of Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street (Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
• Bilberry Park Community Center, 1902 Alabama (Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.).
Letters may be dropped off through Dec. 21 (remember to include a return address).
For more information, contact Santa’s helper, Becky, at 673-6418.
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Joyce T. Smith
August 28, 1934 – June 13, 2018
ARIZONA – Joyce T. Smith “Jo,” 83, formerly of Bowie, TX died June 13, 2018 in Phoenix, AZ.
A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. on July 7 at Thousand Trails in Bridgeport.
Joyce was born on Aug. 28, 1934 in Littlefield to Tweet and Charlie Townsend.
During her junior year she met her husband William David Smith in Carlsbad, NM. She had worked in retail sales for many years. She is a member of the First United Methodist Church of Bowie.
Jo is preceded in death by her husband, William David Smith; her children, William Donald, Laurie Jo and Dianna Ruth Schmitt and grandson, Charlie Schmitt.
She is survived by son, David Edman and wife Judy, Omaha, NE; daughter, Amy K. Boise and husband Jim, Phoenix AZ; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; nieces and nephews, and the many that came to be part of the family because she was the “other Mother” or “Momma Jo” to them.
She will be missed by all.
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Singapore sovereign wealth fund GIC has appointed its first-ever chief technology officer.
Former SingTel executive Wu Choy Peng will take up the role, which was created by GIC to help it prepare "for an environment of increasing disruptive innovation", on Thursday.
GIC added that Ms Wu will play a critical role in developing its technology vision, strategic direction and future growth in technology. She will also provide oversight for technology and data analytics.
Chief executive Lim Chow Kiat said last month that GIC remains on the lookout for assets that will benefit from new technology trends, including those in the financial sector.
He added that the fund also wants to make sure that its current holdings can deal with disruption and can benefit from it.
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Ms Wu, 53, joins GIC after a stint as Singtel's group chief information officer.
Before that, she held a similar role at Neptune Orient Lines from 2006 to 2012.
She was named the IDC-Enterprise Innovation Asia/Pacific CIO of the Year for 2011.
BERLIN, Aug 14 (Reuters) - German engineering services firm Bilfinger reported an unexpected second-quarter operating loss, as it undergoes a new phase of restructuring under Chief Executive Tom Blades.
The adjusted EBITA (earnings before interest, tax and amortisation) loss came in at 43 million euros ($50.8 million), compared with a profit of 2 million euros a year ago and missing the average analyst forecast for profit of 18 million, according to Thomson Reuters Eikon.
Bilfinger said the loss was due to risk provisions of 53 million euros for legacy projects in the United States.
Bilfinger last month abandoned its target to improve operating profitability this year from last year's 0.4 percent in its first profit warning under Blades, a former Linde manager who took over a year ago.
Study: $15 an hour needed for 2-bedroom rental in NM Residents in 10 New Mexico counties must earn $15 an hour or more to rent a two-bedroom apartment. Check out this story on ruidosonews.com: http://www.lcsun-news.com/story/news/2017/06/13/study-15-hour-needed-2-bedroom-rental-nm/393335001/ ALBUQUERQUE - Residents in 10 New Mexico counties must earn $15 an hour or more to rent a two-bedroom apartment without having to spend more than 30 percent of their income, according to data released by an affordable housing advocacy group.
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By Samuel Ssebuliba
The Financial Intelligence Authority has started investigating the source of all the cash being splashed by city socialites without a clear backing source.
This comes as several city socialites continue competing in dishing out money, with little or nothing known about their source of income.
According to Sidney Asubo the authority’s executive director, they want to ascertain whether the money being dished out is not related to fraud, money laundering or drug trafficking.
Asubo has however said that prosecuting them has been difficult because following and analyzing their sources of income is guided by the right to privacy.
Hidalgo County is cracking down on nuisance properties in rural areas. Weedy lots, dirty drainage ditches and unsanitary conditions should all be reported.
Officials say the Nuisance Abatement Program creates cleaner, safer communities. Since its inception in 2016, more than 700 properties throughout rural Hidalgo County have been cleaned up.
Bourne and District Neighbourhood Watch Association is meeting at the town’s Corn Exchange on Monday, July 10, at 7.30pm
A member of the Bourne and Billingborough Neighbourhood Policing Team will be available and coordinators, deputy coordinators and members of the public are welcome to attend.
For more information, call Philip Knowles on 01778 425438.
MISSION, S.D. – Work began Monday, April 23, on the reconstruction of Highway 18 from the Highway 83 junction east 1,000 feet and on Highway 83 for about one mile south of the same junction near Mission.
Traffic is reduced to two lanes with an 11-foot width restriction while the contractor grades and resurfaces these sections of roadway.
Motorists are asked to slow down through the work zone and be aware of suddenly slowing and merging traffic, directional signing and workers and equipment adjacent to the driving lanes.
Anderson Contractors, Inc. is the prime contractor and expects to have the project complete prior to Oct. 31, 2018.
The contractor and SDDOT staff will hold weekly public information meetings on Thursdays in the Mission City Office at 10 a.m. CST. The public is invited to attend.
For complete road construction information, visit www.safetravelusa.com/sd or dial 511.
'This was actually something that was possible:' Tom Green on how Mike MacDonald inspired him
Comedian Tom Green recalls being an Ottawa teen inspired by 'superstar' Mike MacDonald's standup comedy routine.
CAIRO (AP) — A Libyan armed group has claimed victory over Italian-backed militias paid to staunch the flow of migrants to Europe from the coastal city of Sabratha.
The Anti-ISIS Operations Room, created last year to clear Sabratha of Islamic State militants, said in a statement that they have taken control of the city from the Martyr Anas al-Dabashi and Brigade 48 militias after a weeks-long battle.
Over the summer, Italy began funneling resources to the two militias after they agreed to stop facilitating the flow of migrant boats and start blocking them instead.
All factions are nominally under the control of the U.N.-backed Government of National Accord, which hailed the developments as "positive."
Libya has plunged into chaos since a 2011 uprising that toppled and later killed longtime ruler Moammar Gadhafi.
An "armed and dangerous" suspect wanted in connection with a homicide in the 100 block of E. Greenway Street has been apprehended, authorities said.
Rolando Anthony Massingill, 29, was arrested on a first-degree murder warrant Monday morning, said Deputy Chief Mark Kraus. Judge Clayton signed the warrant with a bond of $1 million.
Massingill is suspected in the death of Wayne Keith Reynaud, 68, who lived on Greenway Street. Officers found Reynaud deceased from apparent blunt force trauma around 9:55 a.m. Sunday morning.
Kraus said Massingill is homeless with no last known address.
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Drivers are being reminded that the best approach is none when it comes to drink driving this Christmas and New Year.
Officers from the Road Policing Unit will be carrying out additional checks in December and into the New Year to keep roads safe across Midlothian.
Local Road Policing Inspector Richard Latto said that the geography of the area means that extra care should be taken when driving. He added: “If you’re out celebrating, please make plans for getting home - there are still plenty of options in our rural areas like buses, taxis, overnight accommodation or a designated driver; drinking and driving is reckless.
“And don’t forget about any journeys you’ll make the morning after too.”
PARIS: The number of poultry killed or culled due to bird flu in France is forecast to reach 3.3 million birds after France extended on Wednesday the area where poultry must be slaughtered to contain the fast-spreading virus, foie gras producers said.
The toll is likely to rise further as new outbreaks continue to be detected daily in the southwestern part of the country, the main production zone for the duck and goose liver specialty, Marie-Pierre Pe, general secretary of producers group Cifog, said.
France and Hungary have been the countries hardest hit by the highly contagious H5N8 avian flu virus that has been spreading across Europe as well as Middle eastern countries in the past three months.
France launched a massive culling plan early January to counter the virus and said a month ago it would scale back preventive slaughtering after the move lead to a slowdown in the spread of the virus.
(Reporting by Sybille de La Hamaide, editing by Gus Trompiz and Jane Merriman)
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WINNIPEG - The Canadian Museum for Human Rights in Winnipeg is celebrating the anniversary of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
The museum says a survey suggests most people consider the charter to be a more important symbol of national identity than the maple leaf flag, the RCMP, the beaver or even hockey.
The charter was signed into law on April 17 35 years ago.
To mark the occasion the museum in giving out free copies of the charter in English, French, Ojibway, Oji-Cree, Central Cree, Inuktitut, Mi'kmaq or one of 24 other languages.
The museum says it is also encouraging people to take creative picture of themselves with their copy of the charter and to post them on social media.
The celebration also includes a blog post on how Canadian law has been affected by the charter.
The Butte Fourth of July parade begins at the Civic Center at 10 am. The parade then heads south on Harrison Ave.Staying true to his populist base, President Trump is sticking with his trade policy and alienating big business, Politico reports. Canada announced that it is putting 13 $billion worth of retaliatory tariffs on a variety of US products, CNN Money reported.Two sites that actively document failed cryptocurrency operations are Coinopsy and DeadCoins. The sites report that over 1,000 cryptocurrency operations have already failed this year, TechCrunch.com reports.Five are dead and a suspect is in custody after a shooter opened fire on an Annapolis newsroom. The newsroom belonged to the Capital Gazette, national media outlets reported.
Champions League Draw Live: The draw for Round of 16 will be conducted at UEFA HQ in Nyon. (Source: AP) Champions League Draw Live: The draw for Round of 16 will be conducted at UEFA HQ in Nyon. (Source: AP)
Following the group stages which has reduced the UEFA Champions League teams from 32 to 16, teams will go into the pot to determine who faces whom in the Round of 16 in Europe’s marquee competition. It pits the teams that finished top of the group against teams that finished second in other groups. As per the rules and regulations of the draw, two seeding pots will be formed: one consisting of group winners and other of runners-up. A team cannot play another team from the same association. England have a record five teams into the round of 16. Catch live updates from UEFA Champions League draw.
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TOKYO (AP) - The men's and women's marathon for Tokyo's Olympics in 2020 will start and finish in the new Olympic stadium, which organizers say last happened in the Atlanta Olympics in 1996.
The organizing committee announced the course layout on Thursday. It's a flat route with an uphill finish leading to the new stadium that is still under construction.
Organizers said the original bid had the marathon scheduled to start at 7:30 am to avoid Tokyo's summer heat and humidity. Tokyo spokesman Masa Takaya said a confirmed starting time was expected to be announced in July at a meeting of the International Olympic Committee's executive board.
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Leo Varadkar took office Wednesday as Ireland's prime minister, also known as the taoiseach.
The son of an Irish mother and an Indian immigrant father, he is the first openly gay politician to serve in the post.
“I've been elected to lead, but I promise to serve,” the 38-year-old Dublin native said.
Varadkar, a doctor who has held three previous Cabinet posts, defeated rival Simon Coveney in a contest to replace Prime Minister Enda Kenny, who resigned.
Varadkar was backed by most lawmakers and local representatives, giving him victory under the center-right Fine Gael party's electoral college system.
Adebayo finished with 14 points (5-6 FG, 4-5 FT), four rebounds, two assists, two steals and two blocks in 22 minutes during Monday's 107-82 victory over Memphis.
Adebayo came off the bench once again, but outplayed Kelly Olynyk, finishing with 14 points. While the points are nice, he demonstrated his defensive upside by gathering two steals and two blocks. Over his last seven games, he is averaging 1.3 steals and 1.0 block. While these don't jump off the page, it shows what he could do with more minutes. This boost remains short-term, however, and will disappear once Hassan Whiteside (knee) returns to action.
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LONGUEUIL, Que.—Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. along with three Mi’gmaq First Nations communities in Quebec have plugged the Mesgi’g Ugju’s’n wind farm into the province’s electrical grid.
Located on Quebec’s Gaspé Peninsula, the 150-megawatt site includes 46 Senvion 3.2 MW M114 turbines and a single Senvion MM92.
The wind project has the capacity to power the equivalent of approximately 30,000 Quebec homes.
Construction on the project began in May of 2015 and employed 110 local workers at peak construction, with Borea Construction serving as the general contractor. Several of the turbine components, meanwhile, were built in Quebec. LM Wind Power manufactured the blades, while Marmen Inc. in Matane, Que. built the towers.
A 50-50 partnership between three First Nations communities and the Longueuil, Que.-based renewable developer, the Mesgi’g Ugju’s’n wind farm will sell its power to Hydro-Quebec under a 20-year power purchase agreement.
GRESHAM, Ore. – Police are asking for the public’s help with finding a 55-year-old who has memory issues and hasn’t been seen in a week.
Ricky Butcher was last seen leaving his Gresham home on the morning of May 23. Gresham police said Butcher has memory problems caused by a stroke.
Butcher is known to visit downtown Portland, police said.
He was described as 5-foot-9 and 195 pounds. He was last seen wearing black shorts, a black beanie cap, and a black and gray backpack.
Anyone who knows of Butcher’s whereabouts is asked to call the police non-emergency line at 503-823-3333, or call 911 if necessary.
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NEW YORK — A law enforcement official tells The Associated Press that a man had a pipe bomb strapped to him when it went off on a New York City subway platform.
The explosion happened around 7:30 a.m. Monday. Details were still developing.
The person was arrested and has non-life-threatening injuries. Another person on the platform sustained non-life-threatening injuries
The official spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly about the incident.
White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders has tweeted that President Trump has been briefed on the explosion.
Two out of every 1,000 children in the U.S. are born hard of hearing or totally deaf.
For some, cochlear implants help bridge the communication gap between themselves and the hearing world.
In Healthy Living, Michelle Dunaway brings us the high-tech system to understand more about language skills and these young learners.
Professor Houston says he hopes the research will soon be extended to children with ADHD and autism.
The Central Texas area is among the top 5 metro areas battling the flu this week.
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- WWE released the footage below via their official YouTube channel. The video shows former WWE Universal Champion Finn Balor "meeting The Demon King" while in Singapore this week.
- Triple H took to social media earlier this week to congratulate the Golden State Warriors on winning the NBA Finals. "The Game" posted a photo of custom WWE Championship belts that WWE is sending to this year's NBA Champions.
So far there have been a handful of Venom teaser trailers, yet still no sign of the actual titular comic book anti-hero. Today that wait is over, as the latest full trailer shows a brief glimpse of Venom in all their glory.
The trailer outlines Eddie Brock's origin story as Venom. The young investigative journalist is covering Carlton Drake (Riz Ahmed) a reckless CEO who's experimenting with an alien symbiote. Somehow during his investigation, Brock comes into contact with the alien, which merges with his body. That's when he starts hearing voices and shooting black shit out of his arms and back.
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This will be another unique character installment to the overload of superhero movies these days. Tom Hardy as Brock has more in common with Heath Ledger as The Joker, characters suffering from psychological trauma.
The trailer culminates into the big reveal of the comic book character: "We are Venom," they say.
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The exploits of Irish priest Hugh O’Flaherty are celebrated in the play ‘God Has No Country’, written and performed by Kerry native Donal Courtney. He performs an extract from the play and chats with Dominic about this unsung hero who saved the lives of 6,500 people in Rome during World War 2.
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GENEVA (AP) — Russian officials say that some 25,000 Christians have returned to eastern Aleppo since the city was fully retaken by Syrian government forces backed by Russia.
In a conference organized in Geneva Wednesday on the sidelines of the U.N. Human Rights Council meeting, Russian officials sought to generate a generate another narrative about the country's war that has left at least 400,000 people dead and driven over 12 million people from their homes.
The two hour presentation entitled "Aleppo: A city free from terror. New life, new hopes," included a video uplink to speak with several Syrians on the ground in eastern Aleppo as well as images of Russian medics helping the injured.
The Russian event was also an appeal for greater support from Western nations for Aleppo's reconstruction.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Royals had a special guest in the clubhouse Tuesday ahead of their game against the Milwaukee Brewers.
The special guest, Lorenzo Cain, was all smiles when reunited with some of his former teammates.
Royals catcher Salvador Perez took a selfie with Cain and Mike Moustakas, Drew Butera and Whit Merrifield.
“Hermanito is back to the K #royalsforever 💙💙,” Salvy captioned the photo.
The Brewers posted a video of Cain getting a warm welcome back in Kansas City.
BOSTON — Harvard University is teaming up with Google to reduce the use of harmful chemicals in building products and materials.
Organizers say the initiative announced Wednesday targets chemicals used in consumer products like furniture and carpets that science has shown have potential negative health effects.
The goal is to create a set of tools using the latest research to inform decisions by large institutions, purchasers and manufacturers with the hope of increasing demand for healthier alternatives. Organizers said there are more than 80,000 chemicals in use, some associated with long-term health and environmental problems.
The collaboration is an initiative of the Center for Climate, Health, and the Global Environment launched Wednesday at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
The center is led by former Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Gina McCarthy.
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Billionaire kidnapper, Evans reveals why he took to crime
Billionaire kidnapper, Chukwudubem Onwuamadike, also known as Evans, has disclosed that his father was the reason why he took to crime. Evans as he is popularly called revealed that the decision of his father to disown him drove him into social vices. This is contrary to claims by the suspect’s father, Stephen Onwuamadike who alleged […]
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When Chip discovers that his birth was the result on an affair his mother had in the past, he decides to set out in search of his biological father.
NEW YORK May 3 Magellan Midstream Partners LP is evaluating a new pipeline to transport crude and condensate from the Permian Basin to Corpus Christi in Texas, its top executive said during a company earnings call on Wednesday.
The new pipeline would join a number of other midstream players looking to grow in the largest U.S. shale play.
Magellan also said it was evaluating a further expansion of its 300,000 barrel per day BridgeTex crude pipeline, which flows from the Permian Basin to the Houston area, to 475,000 bpd. The current expansion up to 400,000 bpd is expected to be operational by the end of the second quarter. (Reporting by Catherine Ngai; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
ALLEN COUNTY, KY (WAVE) - A man considered "armed and dangerous" by authorities in southern Kentucky has been captured.
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Amateur rugby league stalwart Phil Hodgson is standing down as secretary of Methley Royals ARLFC from the end of the season.
The Royals currently play in the Pennnine League’s 11-a-side division.
Hodgson said: “I think the role requires someone who perhaps has more empathy with the current generation of players’ approach to the game.
“We’re looking for a seamless transition, with whoever takes over working closely with me until the end of this season before assuming full control.
“I hope to continue to serve Methley Royals in other capacities.”
Applicants should contact Hodgson on 07786980909 or chairman Joel Brown 07772933190.
Fitzgerald reeled in five of seven passes for 43 yards and one touchdown during Sunday's 44-6 victory in Los Angeles.
As Fitzgerald wraps up his 13th professional season, he was extending personal records on a weekly basis and setting the occasional NFL record. Sunday was no different, as his fifth and final catch of the day was a five-yard TD strike from Carson Palmer, ensuring a league-leading 107 catches for the campaign and becoming the first player the top the NFL in receptions 11 yards apart (2005 and 2016). While Fitzgerald is under contract for another year, he intends to take a wait-and-see approach with his future. If he's indeed laced up the cleats for the last time, he proved that he went out in tip-top shape, hauling in 71.3 percent of the passes thrown his way for 1,023 yards and six scores.
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. — Jordan Barnes and Brenton Scott combined for 43 points, including a key 3-pointer by Scott inside the last two minutes, as Indiana State rallied from nine points down in the second half to defeat Indianapolis 79-75 on Saturday.
Barnes hit a career-best seven 3-pointers on his way to scoring 23 points — topping 20 points for the third straight game. Scott finished with 20, 13 in the second half, and Indiana State (4-5) was 11 of 26 from 3-point range. Scott and Barnes have each scored 20 or more in the last two games. Emondre Rickman added 11 points and nine rebounds.
Eric Davidson led Division II Indianapolis with 18 points, Trevor Lakes scored 14 and Tate Hall 12. The Greyhounds had 15 assists on 26 made baskets, but were 8 of 22 from 3-point range.
Indianapolis had tied at 73-73 when Rickman pulled down an offensive rebound and Scott made a 3 and the Sycamores took the lead for good.
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Jim Calhoun is considering a return to coaching, saying "I miss the kids" and that he wants to "do some basketball stuff if I can."
Calhoun, 75, discussed his future plans Monday with the Hartford Courant at his charity golf tournament.
The former UConn coach did not identify any specific opportunities, but the Courant, citing multiple sources, reported that Calhoun could pursue the job at Division III St. Joseph in West Hartford, Connecticut.
"I've got a couple of other things in the works, one involving basketball which I'm intrigued by. It's coaching," Calhoun told the Courant.
Calhoun retired in 2012 after spending 26 seasons at UConn and coaching the Huskies to three NCAA championships. The Hall of Famer told the Courant that he misses interacting with players.
"That's what I miss, people getting together, getting on a bus, driving someplace. I'm not sure what I want to yet," Calhoun said. "I do want to do some basketball stuff if I can."
Residents in Vesta waded through water-logged streets after a severe bout of rainfall prompted a flood warnings for parts of Minnesota on July 3. A flooding warning was due to remain in place until around 4 pm on July 4. This video shows the streets of a suburb in Vesta submerged underwater. Credit: Ashley Penske via Storyful
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Vogue has been accused of racism for running a photoshoot featuring model Karlie Kloss as a Japanese geisha.
The row comes days after the fashion magazine came under fire for allegedly manipulating the cover of its latest issue to make a plus size model look thinner.
Vogue is celebrating the diversity of "the modern American woman" in the March edition, featuring models of different ethnicities, skin tones and body types.
With the cover featuring Chinese model Liu Wen, social media users are questioning why an Asian model wasn't used for the Japanese inspired spread inside the magazine.
One photo features Kloss alongside a sumo wrestler and another sees the geisha-dressed model walking down the stairs of a tea house.
"Apparently nobody sent the 'yellow face is in fact racism' memo to Vogue," one user wrote on Twitter.
DUNCAN, OK (KSWO) - Service members who made the ultimate sacrifice were remembered on Monday in Duncan with a special ceremony. People from across Stephens County came out to honor them at Memorial Park on Highway 81.
It was put on by the Stephens County Honor Guard, AMVETS, VFW, Disabled American Veterans, and the American Legion. Multiple people spoke during the ceremony about the sacrifice that soldiers made for our freedom.
Butch Swanson, a Vietnam veteran, who helped put on the event said it's sad that it's only done once a year.
“Don't just remember once a year, remember these folks every day, keep them in your prayers and their families,” Swanson said.
The Prisoners of War and the soldiers Missing in Action were also remembered at the ceremony. The military service flags were posted during the entire ceremony, and it concluded with the playing of TAPS.
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"The Hugo Chavez government has promoted human trafficking worldwide with the illegal delivery of at least 10,000 Venezuelan passports to citizens of Syria, Iran, and other countries in the Middle East. Venezuelan Colonel Vladimir Medrano Rengifo, former Director General of the Office of Identification, Migration, and Foreigners, told El Nuevo Herald that the South American country had issued at least 800 fraudulent passports a month between May 2008 and October 2009." (04/17/17)
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US President Donald Trump says classified information has been released illegally.
Trump, who stated this Wednesday said it was “un-American” to hand out classified intelligence like “candy”.
“The real scandal here is that classified information is illegally given out by “intelligence” like candy. Very un-American!” he said.
Earlier on Wednesday Trump had urged the NSA and the FBI to stop interfering in the country’s politics.
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EURUSD, “Euro vs US Dollar”
The EUR/USD continues falling. Earlier, Super Trends formed “bearish cross” and the market rebounded from the +1/8 level several times. In the nearest future, the price may continue moving downwards to reach the 4/8 level and then start a new local correction.
At the H1 chart, the pair is consolidating inside the “oversold zone”. Earlier, Super Trends formed “bearish cross”. If the price rebounds from the 0/8 level during the day, later it may break the -2/8 one. In this case, the lines at the chart will be redrawn.
NZDUSD, “New Zealand Dollar vs US Dollar”
After all, the NZD/USD pair failed to fix above the 8/8 level and started the current decline accompanied by “bearish cross” formed by Super Trends. The closest target is at the 4/8 level. After reaching it, the market may start a new local correction.
At the H1 chart, the pair is moving in the middle. If the price stays below the 3/8 level, the market will continue falling towards the 0/8 one.
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Police are investigating after a woman was found unconscious near the river in the area of Cheat Mountain. Authorities think the woman wrecked her car in the last day or two and started walking. She was flown to Ruby Memorial Hospital.
PARIS (AP) — French consumer fraud authorities are investigating a promotional campaign for Nutella that prompted scuffles in several supermarkets — and even a police intervention.
The Finance Ministry's fraud agency said Tuesday it will examine whether the campaign by the Intermarche supermarket chain violated pricing regulations. An official with the agency would not give further details.
Intermarche drew big crowds at several stores last week after announcing sales of the chocolate and hazelnut spread for just 1.41 euros ($1.74), some 70 percent below the regular price.
Video circulated online of ensuing scuffles in some stores, drawing worldwide attention — and questions from authorities.
Nutella manufacturer Ferrero has distanced itself, saying Intermarche is entirely responsible.
The investigation comes as the government prepares to present a draft law this week aimed at stricter and clearer regulation for big retailers.
"The road is going to be closer to me than what it was, and I can't see around the corner pulling out of my driveway to see the traffic coming from town," said Lonnie Swink, who lives on the Texas side of the bridge.
Beanie Sigel released from hospital a month after shooting The rapper was shot in the abdomen on Dec. 5 outside his brother-in-law's New Jersey home.
Beanie Sigel not intended target of shooting Sigel was recently released from federal prison after serving more than a year for tax evasion.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Some call it the toughest week in training camp — the Dallas Cowboys will wrap up the Oxnard, California portion of their training camp Friday.
“Just because we break camp from here doesn’t mean camp actually ends,” said Cowboys’ receiver Cole Beasley. “You know, we just have it somewhere hotter so…”
The hard work will continue at the Cowboys new training facility in Frisco, Texas.
“Keep doing what you been doing you know. Keep your head down, keep grinding, just taking one day at a time,” said Cowboys Guard La’el Collins. “You know, we will be home pretty soon, but you can’t beat this California weather either.”
The Cowboys will host the Indianapolis Colts at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Saturday.
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Ghanaian midfielder Afriyie Acquah was on target for Torino in Sampdoria draw but was sent off on Saturday.
Torino arguably had the better chances at Marassi, but ultimately held out for a point against Sampdoria after Afriyie Acquah saw red.
The hosts had taken an early lead when the defensive wall and Salvatore Sirigu’s positioning allowed a Lucas Torreira free kick to slip through.
Acquah scored the equaliser, his strike from distance taking a decisive deflection off Ferrari to wrong-foot Emiliano Viviano.
Toro had the better chances overall, but were reduced to 10 men after Acquah’s second bookable offence.
To make matters worse, Lorenzo De Silvestri was left with a suspected nose fracture, but Sirigu’s fingertip save denied Valerio Verre in stoppages.
Niagara received its first snowfall of the season Monday just in time for the afternoon drive home, as shown in this photo taken in downtown St. Catharines. Weather Network is forecasting colder temperatures this week, but the thermometer should climb above freezing for the weekend. Winter doesn't officially arrive until December 21st.
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* Updates on ASF being shortlisted for final round bidders for development of albert island, London Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
NEW YORK, April 10 U.S. stocks ended a choppy session up slightly on Monday as gains in energy shares offset losses in financials ahead of bank quarterly earnings this week.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1.92 points, or 0.01 percent, to 20,658.02, the S&P 500 gained 1.62 points, or 0.07 percent, to 2,357.16 and the Nasdaq Composite added 3.11 points, or 0.05 percent, to 5,880.93. (Reporting by Caroline Valetkevitch; Editing by James Dalgleish)
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TUCSON, AZ - Jobs in a 911 communication center come with long hours, short breaks, plenty of stress and constant turnover. So why would the city of Tucson consider adding to the responsibilities for the staff inside already focused on multiple screens? It could reduce the turnover and the wait time for emergency calls, according to supervisors leading the research and training for a possible merger of multiple positions between the Tucson Police Department and Tucson Fire Department.
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In the wake of a fatal hit-and-run incident that claimed the life of an 80-year-old man Monday night, the Lufkin Police Department is seeking the public's help in finding a person of interest in the case. "Shanna Ellison, 20, of Lufkin, is wanted for questioning in the death of 80-year-old Manuel Escobedo," a press release from the Lufkin Police Department stated.
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There are currently 10 Bitcoin billionaires according to a website tracking global transactions of the cryptocurrency – and that list might well include government agencies, such as the FBI.
The price of Bitcoin, the most famous cryptocurrency, has rocketed from less than $2,000 (£1,500) six months ago to more than $16,000, making many people very rich in the process. The price is currently $16,832 (£12,609).
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According to Bitinfo, a website tracking Bitcoin price and ownership data, there are 10 “digital wallets” holding more than $1bn worth of Bitcoin. It does not reveal where in the world those wallets are located or whether they are owned by syndicates, organisations or individuals.
According to the site, the 10 richest Bitcoin owners collectively hold $13.5bn worth of the cryptocurrency. In sterling terms this is worth £10.1bn or, to put it into another context,...
Police Investigate ‘Spate Of Damage’
Drivers are being asked to be particularly vigilant, following a spate of car damage.
Guernsey Police are investigating a number of incidents on an estate in St Andrews, as well as one of at the hospital and in town.
A grey car parked on Rue Des Truchots near the Courtil Portier Estate had its windscreen wiper raised and a deep scratch caused to the bonnet, overnight on Saturday.
Another vehicle – which has been extensively damaged in the past – also had its wipers raised in the incident.
Meanwhile, it’s also reported that a white van parked outside the Hospital was hit by a green vehicle, in a separate incident earlier this month.
A car was also damaged on another separate occasion whilst it was parked at North Beach car park in St Peter Port.
Officers want anyone with information to call the Police Station on 725111 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
PARTY PIECES: Blood Brother has teamed with Selfridges on a capsule range for the retailer’s Music Matters initiative, which opened in-store this week.
Launched in 2011 by Nicholas Biela and James Waller, the label is known for its smart casualwear and relaxed formalwear. Waller noted that the range was inspired by the duo’s history of throwing parties. For example, rave and nightclub flyers have become graphics on T-shirts and hoodies.
“We used to put on nights where we would get our mates to DJ and get down with everyone — friends, family, colleagues,” said Waller. “It was a great way of bringing people together, which is what Blood Brother is all about.”
The 11-piece men’s wear range consists of T-shirts, hoodies and bags in hues of acid green, bright pink, blue, white and black. Prices range from 55 pounds for a T-shirt to 160 pounds for a bag.
Barrett Wilbert Weed, who plays Janis Ian in the Broadway musical "Mean Girls," poses with Lizzy Caplan, who played Janis Ian in the 2004 film "Mean Girls," backstage at the show.
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Harvard University is the best—again.
For the seventh straight year, Harvard tops the Times Higher Education list of universities with the best reputations among more than 10,500 published academics from 137 countries.
The Massachusetts Institute of...
The Lee County Sheriff's Office is conducting a death investigation in Estero.
Deputies are on scene near the Covered Wagon Trailer Park and the Publix at the intersection of Corkscrew Road and S. Tamiami Trail.
Major Crime Scene units are in the area.
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Tech companies and auto companies are all racing to be the first to roll out self-driving cars onto the road.
The stakes are high for everyone involved. The self-driving revolution and the prevalence of ride-hailing services such as Uber and Lyft threatens to reduce individual car ownership, which would eat into a sizable piece of automakers' core business.
Meanwhile, tech companies are jockeying for a piece of the self-driving-car market, which Apple CEO Tim Cook dubbed "the mother of all AI projects." These companies are all looking to deploy self-driving cars as part of a commercial ride-hailing service that would operate similarly to how Uber and Lyft do now.
In a new free report, Business Insider Intelligence — Business Insider's premium research service — takes an in-depth look at the most expansive self-driving-car tests taking place in the US, and offers insights on the leaders in the self-driving-car race.
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Mayes home at 1073 Second Avenue, with a tasting by French City Foods, live music by Mark Ward, with Ashton Saunders, the artist on site. Eachus home, 613 First Avenue, Courtside Bar and Grill will have the tasting, Barbara Delligatti will be the artist, with music provided by Ricky and Maggie Jackson.
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Apathy gets an assist from Pharaohe Monch and Pete Rock on his new single “I Keep On”. You can stream it below and download it now on iTunes/Google Play. AP‘s project The Widow’s Son will be released on March 2nd.
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Becker Capital Management Inc. reduced its position in McDonald's Co. by 8.6% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC.
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A report of a man walking down Wolfe Road led to the arrest of a Hackettstown man on charges including disorderly conduct, police said. At 7:16 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 29, a Mount Olive police officer responded to Wolfe Road for a report of a man walking in the roadway and observed a man walking into oncoming traffic, police said.
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Katsina State Government has stipulated death as penalty for any one found guilty of rape in the state.
The technical committee working on the domestication of ‘Child Rights Act’ made this resolution on Monday.
The Secretary of the committee, Hajiya Fatima Jibo, made the disclosure while presenting the final draft of the bill known as ‘Katsina State Child Protection Bill’ to the Commissioner of Women Affairs, Dr. Badiyya Mashi, for onward delivery to Governor Bello Masari.
Hajiya Jibo explained that the death sentence is applicable where the sexually abused child is under the age of nine.
Quoting from the draft, she said, “whoever sexually abuses a child commits an offence and shall be liable on conviction to be sentenced to death.”
Trapeze-artist Erendira Wallenda and her husband Nik Wallenda describe Erendira's plans to perform an acrobatic routine while suspended from a helicopter above Niagara Falls, at a news conference Wed., June 14, 2017 at the Seneca Niagara Casino in Niagara Falls, N.Y. The stunt is planned for Thursday, June 15, the fifth anniversary of Nik Wallenda's televised 1,800-foot tightrope walk from the New York side of Niagara Falls into Canada. Carolyn Thompson AP Photo
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STRATFORD, Conn. (WTNH)– Police have identified the woman who was killed in a shooting in Stratford on Sunday morning.
Police say 27-year-old Raenetta Catchings was pronounced dead at Bridgeport Hospital. According to police, she was shot shortly after midnight following what appeared to be a verbal argument on North Avenue.
A 24-year-old man was also shot and remains in critical condition.
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There is no word on any suspects but police say the shooting was an isolated incident and that there is no threat to the community.
The incident remains under investigation. Police ask anyone who has information on the shooting to contact them at 203-385-4119. 4120, or 4123.
Everything came up Cleveland in the Indians’ Game 1 victory over the New York Yankees. The hometown crowd was treated to stellar pitching by Trevor Bauer and a timely longball by Jay Bruce. A good time was had by all, especially one sign-holding individual with seats right behind the Indians’ dugout who wanted to talk about the 2004 American League Championship Series.
You know, the one where the Yankees blew a 3-0 lead to the Boston Red Sox. That one. Not the last full playoff series played, where the Indians blew a 3-1 lead to the Chicago Cubs. Not that one.
See, the 2004 thing was worse. At least the Indians have a World Series crown from 1948 to fall back on. What do the Yankees have to show for their efforts since 1948? Probably not a lot.
Carl Frampton is to fight Mexico's Andres Gutierrez when he returns from his first professional defeat at Belfast's Odyssey Arena on July 29. The 30-year-old lost his WBA featherweight title to Leo Santa Cruz in their rematch in January, and despite a desire to fight the Mexican for a third time or challenge Wales' Lee Selby, instead meets the little-known Gutierrez. Next month's match-up represents Frampton's first in his hometown since he defeated Chris Avalos at the same arena in February 2015, and is expected to lead to a further fight later this year against another of the featherweight division's biggest names.
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FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO): The Allen County Sheriff’s Department is seeking information on the identity of an individual caught on camera breaking into work vehicles parked at a Spencerville business and stealing power tools.
Police say a white man with short hair, wearing dark pants and a zip-up hoodie, pulled up in a tan Ford Windstar minivan, missing the rear passenger side hubcap. Security cameras were able to capture an image of the vehicle; we have that photo above.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Allen County Sheriff’s Department Detective Bureau at 449-7411.
Coachella-goers used the "Find My iPhone" app to locate a man accused of stealing more than 100 cellphones during the music festival last week, police said.
Reinaldo De Jesus Henao, 36, was arrested on Friday on suspicion of grand theft and possession of stolen property, the Indio Police Department said in a statement . Several Coachella attendees noticed their phones went missing during the festival and were able to track Henao through the "Find My iPhone" feature. Henao was detained by festival security until police arrived to find that his backpack contained more than 100 cellphones.
Police said many of the cellphones were returned to victims over the weekend. The rest were turned into Coachella's lost and found section.
Neither Henao nor any lawyer representing him have commented.
Photo courtesy of the Union County Beekeepers Association Herschel and Kathy Pressley have been named Union County Beekeepers of the Year for 2016 by the Union County Beekeepers Association. They have more than 50 years of experience and have been a wonderful resource to local beekeepers.
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A music producer who once worked with Whitney Houston and Kenny G name-dropped Bill Clinton at a court hearing Thursday in an awkward bid to get his jail sentence reduced.
Charles Huggins, who is serving a 10-year sentence for running a multimillion- dollar Ponzi scheme, told a Manhattan federal judge in a bizarre rant that he “saved a lot of lives on behalf of Bill Clinton” when he met with Sierra Leone rebels during a civil war in 1999.
Judge Sidney Stein ripped the Clinton reference as “out of left field,” but still reduced his sentence by roughly two years, citing Huggins’ advanced age of 71.
It’s unclear what, if any, connection Huggins actually had to Clinton.
Prosecutors have said that Huggins falsely guaranteed investors they would profit from oil or diamonds mined in Sierra Leone and Liberia.
Huggins was granted the rare resentencing after arguing that the original sentencing guidelines had been inflated.
Police: Officers who shot man at clinic showed restraint
BALTIMORE (AP) — Baltimore's acting police chief says officers involved in last week's shooting of a knife-wielding man at a mental health clinic showed significant restraint.
Body-camera video shown to reporters shows a highly-agitated man holding a blade in a waiting room on the city campus of the University of Maryland. During a 10-minute encounter, the man threw chairs and repeatedly told officers to shoot him. Officers told him numerous times to drop the knife.
He was shot in the upper body and leg after he charged officers holding a chair and the knife. A third officer used a stun gun.
In interim Police Commissioner Gary Tuggle's view, the officers "used an incredible amount of restraint" and tried to de-escalate the situation.
The man is in stable condition. He won't be criminally charged.
Paul Dunne has cracked the world's top 200 for the first time in his career after his heartbreaking play-off defeat at the Trophee Hassan II on Sunday.
Dunne lost out to Italian Edoardo Molinari - claiming his first European Tour title since 2010 - in Morocco and Dunne afterwards declared his performance "a step in the right direction", despite the bitter disappointment.
His exploits have lifted him up to 156th in the current rankings, making him the fourth highest ranked Irishman on the planet behind Graeme McDowell (83rd), Shane Lowry (67th) and Rory McIlroy, who remains second behind Dustin Johnson.
Dunne's weekend efforts came lined with positives.
The Greystones man pocketed a career-best €277,770 that pushed him into the top 20 in the Race to Dubai standings, and he's the first new Irish player to rise into the top 200 since 2009.
He has played ten tournaments so far and finished in the top 10 twice.
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An Australian who is a member of the Pattaya Hells Angels and his Thai wife have been charged with smuggling a large amount of crystal methamphetamine into the country, and assets worth about 20 million baht frozen for examination.
Pol Lt Gen Sommai Kongwisaisuk, commissioner of the Narcotics Suppression Bureau, said on Monday that Luke Cook, 34, and Kanyarat Wechapitak, 40, were arrested after arriving at Suvarnabhumi airport on Saturday evening on a flight from Australia.
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A 20-year-old man is dead after being struck by a tractor trailer on Highway 99 in Squamish.
Squamish RCMP says it happened around 2:30 a.m. on Saturday morning, between Loggers Lane and Finch Drive, as the driver was heading north in the left-hand lane.
Mounties say the truck driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with police.
Police say the victim was identified as a Squamish resident, and that while his next of kin have been notified his name is not being released at this time.
The highway was closed until mid-morning while police investigated, but has reopened to all northbound traffic.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Squamish RCMP.
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- For the second year in a row, the NFL's Defensive Rookie of the Year has come from Ohio State.
Saints defensive back Marshon Lattimore was named the 2017 Defensive Rookie of the Year on Saturday night at the NFL Honors.
Joey Bosa of the Chargers was the 2016 Defensive Rookie of the Year.
Drafted No. 11 overall by the Saints in the 2017 NFL Draft, Lattimore led the team with five interceptions and he also had 43 solo tackles, 23 passes defensed and a forced fumble.
Those numbers helped earned Lattimore an invite to the Pro Bowl. The five interceptions for Lattimore put him in a tie for fifth among all players.
BACK TO BACK Defensive Rookie of the Year!!! Congratulations @shonrp2!!!! pic.twitter.com/i7cFTjj0qU -- Urban Meyer (@OSUCoachMeyer) February 4, 2018
Lattimore was the Saints' first pick of a very strong draft class that helped them win the NFC South and reach the divisional playoffs this season. Another Saints rookie, Alvin Kamara, was named the Offensive Rookie of the Year.
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FREEZING temperatures have resulted in school closures across the city as snow and ice continue to cause disruption.
Parents are being urged to contact their children’s schools for information while the icy weather continues. Meanwhile, flights have been cancelled from George Best City Airport and Belfast International. Motorists are being urged to exercise caution as a yellow weather warning for ice and snow remains in place until this afternoon.
Since the first flurries of snow fell on Thursday night many of the roads have since become passable. However, minor roads remain difficult to navigate and footpaths in residential areas are treacherous.
Temperatures plummeted to below across the north last night, with a low of -10C recorded in Katesbridge, County Down.
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``Foot traffic at chain restaurants fell 4.7% in July year-over-year. Same-store sales fell 2.8%, the 17th month in a row of year-over-year declines, the longest downturn since 2009... On a two-year basis, same-store sales fell 4.2% from July 2015 [inflation-adjusted], and traffic fell 8.7%. In June 2017, sales were back where they'd been in December 2015 -- that's 19 months of no growth, with the past six months in decline...''
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ANKARA Turkey expects better cooperation with the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump on Syria and it is vital to give fresh impetus to U.S.-Turkish relations, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Thursday.
Speaking at a joint news conference after meeting U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson in Ankara, Cavusoglu also said the U.S. government accepts that there is no difference between the Syrian Kurdish YPG militia and the PKK militant group, which has waged a three-decade insurgency against the Turkish state.
Turkey has been frustrated by U.S. support for the YPG in the fight against Islamic State in northern Syria.
(Reporting by Ece Toksabay; Writing by Daren Butler and Humeyra Pamuk; Editing by Nick Tattersall)
Tunisian President Beji Caid Essebsi on Sunday said that his government suspects Israel of being behind the assassination of Hamas engineer Mohamed Zaouari, Haaretz reported.
Zaouari, an aviation scientist, was shot to death outside his home in Sfax, Tunisia, on December 15. Hamas said two days after his death that he was a member of the organization's military wing and one of the leaders of its drone program. The group at the time also blamed Israel for his death.
Ex-BBNaija housemate, BamBam, realises N25m from “Bam beauty oil ‘’launch
Ex-BBNaija housemate, Bamike Olawunmi, popularly called BamBam late on Monday launched a skin care product, “Bam beauty oil” to mark her 29th birthday and realized N25 million. The event took place in Abuja according to what she posted on her instagram page. BamBAm said that she sold the first 5,000 pieces of the product at […]
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STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) - Oklahoma State avenged its loss to Alabama from four years ago while blasting the Crimson Tide to win the NCAA men's golf championship on its home course Wednesday.
Vitkor Hovland never trailed in the opening match against Lee Hodges in a 4-and-3 victory. Zach Bouchou won five straight holes, holing out a bunker shot on his way to an 8-and-7 victory over Jonathan Hardee.
Matthew Wolff delivered the clinching point, a 4-and-3 victory over Davis Riley, and the celebration was on at Karsten Creek Golf Club.
The Cowboys had the home crowd on their side, and they gave their orange-clad fans plenty to cheer.
Oklahoma State won its 11th NCAA title, second only to Houston's 16.
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Super League Grand Final: When is it?
Leeds Rhinos are looking to extend their lead as the most successful side in rugby league.
They have won the Grand Final seven times before and come up against a shell-shocked Tigers side who will be without their key man Zak Hardaker.
The Castleford star breached club rules this week and has not been selected.
Having joined Daryl Powell’s side from Leeds at the start of the year, Hardaker has recaptured the form which saw him crowned Man of Steel during the Rhinos’ treble-winning campaign of 2015.
Yesterday he was dramatically thrown out of Castleford’s squad for their biggest game in the club’s 91-year history.
When is the Super League Grand Final?
The Super League Grand Final between Leeds Rhinos and Castleford Tigers is Saturday October 7 at 6pm.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Charles Manson’s cremated remains have been scattered nearly four months after the cult leader died in prison. A funeral was held Saturday following a court battle for the 83-year-old’s remains.
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Pastor Mark Pitcher of the Church of the Nazarene in Porterville, California, says 20 to 25 people attended the funeral.
Among them were Manson’s grandson, Jason Freeman, and Freeman’s wife, Audrey.
Freeman prevailed last week in a months-long court fight for custody of Manson’s remains.
His grandfather was cremated after the service and his ashes scattered.
Pitcher said Monday he agreed to lead the service because Freeman and his wife are Christians.
Manson was sentenced to life in prison for orchestrating the 1969 murders of actress Sharon Tate and eight others.
He died in November.
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"Love is an open door!"Over the weekend, the audience of a high school showcase in Texas experienced a surprise finale.A song about a proposal turned into an actual proposal during a Clear Lake High School's American Sign Language showcase performance.A video, sent in by an Eyewitness News viewer, shows the final showcase performance of ASL teacher, Rachel Cook, and her boyfriend Alex Boyce signing to the song "Love is an Open Door" from the Disney animated movie "Frozen."At the end of the song, when Prince Hans proposes to Princess Anna, Boyce brought that proposal to life as he got down on one knee and asked Cook to marry him as the students cheered them on.This fairy tale had its happy ending, as Cook said yes.----------
Students are helping fight hunger in Hannibal.
Teens in Motion at Hannibal High school hosted the "Be a Buddy" Fundraiser that ended earlier this month. They collected canned food items for the Buddypack program that provides free food to over 4-hundred Hannibal public school students. Their goal was to collect 2,000 cans. They surpassed that goal by collected 25-hundred cans.
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There's an Old Florida fishing lodge appeal to Cheeca Lodge with an airy courtyard leading to the entrance. Inside, the lobby is outfitted with polished limestone tile floors and it was recently updated in a colour palette inspired by the resort's surroundings: sea, sky and sand. There are low-slung, sand-toned upholstered sofas, natural wooden tables, a beaded modern chandelier and a large-scale photograph by a local artist behind the front desk, depicting an abstract rendering of their longtime mascot, the tarpon. They've also added a lobby bar and opened up the space so that views of the ocean are immediately visible through mahogany glass French doors. It retains its historic charm with a collage of framed photographs of visiting dignitaries.
Grounds are an abundance of landscaped palms, seagrape and royal poinciana trees with a nine-hole par three golf course designed by Jack Nicklaus and a private beach with watersports and multiple swimming pools.
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A photo caption on A3 in Saturday’s edition incorrectly identified murder suspect David Nealy as his co-defendant, Roberto Battle.
From left: Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Union's officials, Secretary General Ouma Oluga, Mwachonda Chibanzi, Daisy Korir, Allan Ochanji, Chairman Samuel Oroko and Titus Ondoro along with Evelynn Chege, back, stand in a dock at Nairobi labour court on February 13, 2017. Photo - AFP From left: Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Union's officials, Secretary General Ouma Oluga, Mwachonda Chibanzi, Daisy Korir, Allan Ochanji, Chairman Samuel Oroko and Titus Ondoro along with Evelynn Chege, back, stand in a dock at Nairobi labour court on February 13, 2017.
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Premier Dwight Ball is distancing himself from troubles at the Sundara assisted-living facility. The Newfoundland and Labrador Credit Union has taken possession of unsold units in the troubled development. The premier issued a statement saying his business interests are in a blind trust and he has no involvement in decisions related to Sundara.
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Stocks closed sharply lower in New York on Friday, extending a weeklong slide, as the Dow Jones industrial average plunged more than 600 points.
The drop capped stocks' worst week in two years. The Dow's drop was its biggest in percentage terms since June 2016.
Several giant U.S. companies' shares dropped after reporting weak earnings, including Exxon Mobil and Alphabet. Apple and Chevron also fell.
Bond yields rose sharply after the government reported the fastest wage growth in eight years, stoking fears of inflation.
The Dow fell 665 points, or 2.5 percent, to 25,520.
The Standard & Poor's 500 index dropped 59 points, or 2.1 percent, to 2,762. The S&P is down almost 4 percent since hitting a record high a week ago.
The Nasdaq was off 144 points, or 2 percent, to 7,240.
Britain's Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Damian Green arrives in Downing Street for a cabinet meeting, in London, November 15, 2016. REUTERS/Peter Nicholls
LONDON Britain's ruling Conservative Party's election manifesto will focus on Brexit and domestic concerns, such as strengthening the economy and putting a cap on energy prices, Work and Pensions minister Damian Green said on Sunday.
"The manifesto will deal with two big issues facing the country - one obviously is the Brexit negotiations ... but the other half, which is equally important, is indeed the domestic agenda," he told ITV's Peston on Sunday programme.
"There will be a lot about energy policy in the manifesto ... I think that people feel that some of the big energy companies have taken advantage of them with the tariffs."
(Reporting by Elizabeth Piper. Editing by Jane Merriman)
A man has been left with serious injuries after he was hit by a car which then allegedly failed to stop at the scene.
The driver is accused of having fled from the crash on Roman Bank in Ingoldmells on Saturday, August 12.
It was reported to the police at around 7.55pm.
A girl was also hurt in the collision, but her injuries are said to be minor.
Police later tracked down and arrested a 30-year-old man.
He was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving, failing to stop at the scene of an accident and driving under the influence of alcohol.
The man has now been released under investigation.
If anyone has information about the incident, they should call the force on 101, quoting incident number 364 of August 12.
Iguodala (knee) is out for Thursday's Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Cavaliers, Joe Gabriele of the Cavaliers' official site reports.
Iguodala's recovery is progressing slower than expected. He's missed the past four games of the postseason, beginning May 22. In his stead, Kevon Looney has been drawing starts and is a strong candidate to continue doing so against Cleveland. Iguodala's next chance to lace up arrives Sunday.
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YOUNGSTOWN — A team that will help overdose victims quickly get into addiction treatment now is up and running, the Mahoning County Sheriff’s Office and Mental Health and Recovery Board announced today.
The quick response team is funded by an Ohio Attorney General’s Office grant.
According to a news release, a letter has been sent to all county police chiefs asking them to inform the Mahoning County Quick Response Team of any overdoses to which they respond.
“I am very excited to get this program up and running,” said Sheriff Jerry Greene. “Getting people the help they need to defeat the current epidemic our community is in, will help us all in the long run.”
“We believe programs like that are what has allowed Mahoning County to go from 19th in 2015 to 26th in 2016 in the number of unintentional drug overdose deaths per 100,000 population according to the Ohio Department of Health,” said Duane Piccirilli, executive directory of the mental health and recovery board.
March 29 Mosys Inc:
* Mosys Inc reports fourth quarter and full year 2016 financial results
* Q4 non-GAAP loss per share $0.64 excluding items
* Q4 GAAP loss per share $2.18
* Q4 revenue $1.4 million versus $1.6 million
* Mosys Inc - "We are realigning our resources to focus on key, near-term opportunities and evaluate strategic alternatives"
* Mosys-"plan to initiate cost-reduction programs and limit further expenditures", until such time that existing bandwidth engine design-win base ramps
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RCMP on Vancouver Island are expanding the search for a missing 11-year-old girl.
Police say Florence Dawn McNab was reported missing from her home in Qualicum Beach on Wednesday afternoon.
READ MORE: B.C.’s missing children: 258 unaccounted for since 1949
An extensive search of the area turned up nothing, and police now say they’re acting on unconfirmed information she may have been at the Departure Bay ferry terminal in Nanaimo.
Investigators aren’t ruling out the possibility she left the island for the Lower Mainland.
McNab is described as Caucasian, 5’3” tall, and about 130 lbs. She has shoulder-length purple/blue hair, blue eyes, and wears glasses.
Police say she may also have a grey and black backpack.
Anyone who sees her is asked to call the Oceanside RCMP at 250-248-6111.
Unicorns do not belong to Indian folklore and they seem to be rare in Indian startup world as well. In the five year period, 2012-17, India’s two global hubs New Delhi and Bengaluru could produce only eight unicorns.
New Delhi leads the chart in India with five unicorns—startups with over $1 billion valuation—whereas, tech hub Bengaluru lags second with three unicorns calling their home since 2018, a CB Insights report says.
Compared to Chinese cities, the Indian hubs are nowhere to be seen. Beijing, the capital of China, produced 29 unicorns in the assessment period. Shanghai, the financial hub in the dragon country is the birthplace of 17 unicorns in last five years.
Other Asian cities which have produced unicorns include Seoul and Tokyo with two each.
The Attala County Sheriff’s Office said goodbye to one of its deputies on Thursday.
K9 Officer Brock was laid to rest during a ceremony Thursday at the Attala County Sheriff’s Office. According to Attala County Sheriff Tim Nial, Officer Brock died of renal failure.
Brock had been with the sheriff’s office since 2012 and was a partner to drug enforcement officer Scott Walters.
Nail would like to thank Dr. Quick and Dr. Bain with the County Animal Clinic, as well as Jordan and Culpepper Funeral Holmes for their assistance with the ceremony.
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Chicopee police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a two people involved in recent thefts.
Officer Mike Wilk told Western Mass News that the suspects stole items from residents on Clarendon Street and Riverdale Road.
The first incident took place on Clarendon Street around 3 a.m. when they attempted to steal a 3 wheeled trike and caused damage while trying to flee the area.
Then on 4:30 a.m. the same day, the suspects went to Riverdale Road and stole items from unlocked vehicles.
Wilk describes one suspect as wearing an Adidas sweatshirt, and the other wears his hair in a large bun.
The Chicopee Police Department posted four surveillance videos of the suspects when the thefts took place.
If anyone knows these suspects, they are asked to contact the detective unit at 413-594-1730 or can private message the department’s Facebook page.
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Ghana international Samuel Tetteh scored for Lask Linz in their 2-1 win in his debut Austrian Bundesliga game on Saturday.
The former WAFA winger opened the scoring just 4 minutes after the break. His inspirational strike was followed by Felix Luckeneder’s header in the 76th minute to make it 2-0 for the home side.
But another Ghanaian forward Daviud Atanga pulled one back for the visitors at the TGW Arena but that was not enough to stop Tetteh’s side from picking all three points.
This is the first league game from both Ghanaian players who are all serving loan spells with their respective sides from Red Bull.
Tetteh has been in high scoring form Lask Linz in the pre-season and has translated his scoring instinct for the side in the league.
He joined Lask Linz on loan from Red Bull Salzburg
Today the panelists of Loose Women saw Janet announce her exit from the show for the next two weeks.
Janet revealed that she will be taking the time off to recover from an upcoming knee operation, which will see her out of action for at least two weeks.
She went on to admit that she is nervous of having the procedure.
She said: “I’ve got to say these words and I’m not very happy about it - I’ve got to have a knee replacement; my left knee is completely and utterly worn out.
“It’s largely worn out because I’ve spent my entire life walking, playing tennis, keeping fit, doing all those things.”
Jayne is a dispensary with a cool-girl vibe, filled with accessories for the smoker who knows the name of Pantone's Color of the Year (Greenery!!) and whose Instagram grid is filled with #plantsonpink. When you first walk in, you come to what looks like the city's hippest doctor's office, a lime-green room with a jar of gummy candy, which one guy took five of before checking in. You then enter a room filled with ceramic pipes, $10 psychedelic prints from local artist Kevin Carey, and tall, white candles. Here, you can get Instagrammable accessories like a rolling tray with a tropical flower print that looks like something from Anthropologie. It's in the middle, price-wise, as a 1-gram preroll will set you back up to $16.50 with taxes, and a gram of flower goes up to $17 with taxes. Just being there feels like it's worth paying a little extra.
The Jose & Ivan Show, a podcast about San Francisco State University’s sports, some news and other topics that may arise. Created by Golden Gate Xpress reporters Jose Jimenez from the Bay Area and Ivan Corona from Southern California, both will occasionally fight over which part of California is best. Sports being both their passion, get to know what is new on The Jose & Ivan Show.
In this week’s episode, Jose and Ivan dive in into the Men’s and Women’s soccer season. It also touches on the other Fall sports going on at SF State and ends by giving their thoughts on Trump’s comments about the NFL and how the athletes reacted.
Audio intro and outro: Deadly Combo (ft. C-DOC) – We Won’t Stop
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Khartoum - (Haffiya Elyas ) President of the Republic Field Marshal Omer Al Bashir has inaugurated on Monday the biggest medicine store in the country with an a size of
46000 cubic meters for doubling the storage capacity at Abdulrahim Ibrahim Center for Training and medical supplies in Khartoum south.
He honored a number of those in charge of the project while the manager of the National Fund for medical supplies Dr. Jamal Khalafallah has told Ashorooq that the fund has updated and developed the storage environment in conformity with the international criteria and the requirements of the basis of good storage as well as disposing with manual work through the use of modern technology through the use of electric forklifts in transporting medicine
He added that the center contains training halls and the most up to date electronic systems in addition to an electronic library containing fourteen scientific magazines from the main books of medical supply.
Kim Kardashian just went there. Like really, really went there.
The E! reality star and business mogul is a major proponent of the Instagram thirst trap (Exhibits A, B and C come to mind), but there's no denying that Kim's latest NSFW snapshots blow the rest far and away.
Kardashian, 37, shared the nude photos—which expose her breasts and vagina—to social media on Tuesday while promoting the upcoming addition to her KKW Fragrance line. Aptly dubbed "KKW Body" and available April 30, the scent is inspired by the celeb's world-famous figure. In an interview with Business of Fashion published Monday, Kim described the fragrance in detail.
Here is Vince Cable’s message for Hannukkah.
As we usher in the long, dark nights of winter, so begins the Jewish festival of lights. Hanukkah is a celebration of one of the greatest miracles in the Jewish history and for more than two millennia, Jews everywhere have celebrated the wonder of the lamp that miraculously burned for 8 days.
The story of Hanukkah is a story of faith and hope even in the most difficult of circumstances. It is also a reminder of the strength and resilience of the Jewish community; a strength we continue to see, even today, in the continued fight against anti-Semitism, hate and discrimination.
Wishing you and your loved ones a joyous and peaceful Hanukkah. Chanukah Sameach!
Hanifan was ruled Monday to be out indefinitely with a concussion.
With Carolina only having 10 games left remaining in the regular season, it's unclear if Hanifan will be able to return before playoffs roll around. Further, with Carolina also sitting nine points below the second wild card slot in the Eastern Conference, there's little reason to rush the youngster back unless a hot streak emerges, and his 2017-18 campaign could very well be finished. The 21-year-old was also able to reel off 29 points (eight goals, 21 assists) in 71 games, matching his total from 2016-17 but doing so in 10 less contests, and although he's highly talented, Carolina still isn't giving him big minutes -- Hanifan averaged 18:45 of ice time, fourth most among defensemen on the team. While he remains out, Klas Dahlbeck figures to take over his pairing on the second unit.
BRUSSELS (AP) - The European Union's foreign policy chief says the EU is reluctant to change the landmark nuclear agreement with Iran even as U.S. President Donald Trump threatens to walk away from the pact.
Federica Mogherini said Monday after chairing talks among the foreign ministers of EU countries that Europeans "attach strategic importance to the full implementation of the agreement by all parties."
Mogherini said: "It is for us a matter of security, for Europe and for the rest of the world."
The EU's representative for foreign affairs and security policy says the pact, "if disrupted, would create an additional security threat and concern in the region."
Mogherini says the EU hopes to dissuade Iran from developing missiles or undermining regional security, but that work must happen "outside the scope of the nuclear agreement."
Alex Winter has come forward as a victim of sexual abuse.
Known for starring in Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure alongside Keanu Reeves, the former child star recalled the trauma he says he suffered "in the 1970s" by an unidentified man who has since died. Winter opened up about the "hellish" experience in an interview with BBC Radio, saying, "I absolutely feel like a survivor."
Winter, now 52, said he began "to do work" on his post-traumatic stress disorder in his teens, adding, "But it really took time, and it really wasn't in my case, I would say, 'till well into my 30s, that I was really able to do heavy lifting on this stuff."
He called making the 1989 comedy film "really helpful" in his recovery.
TOKYO — A strong earthquake late Friday shook northeastern Japan off the coast of Fukushima, the region hit by a massive quake and tsunami in 2011 that triggered a nuclear plant meltdown, but there were no reports of damage or injuries.
The Japan Meteorological Agency said there was no danger of a tsunami. It said the quake struck at about midnight and measured a preliminary magnitude of 5.9. It was centred about 50 kilometres (30 miles) below the ocean's surface, it said.
The shaking was felt 240 kilometres (150 miles) away in Tokyo, Japan's capital. Public broadcaster NHK said local trains stopped temporarily for safety checks but then resumed service.
Steve Pankey, of Twin Falls, has filed to run for the position as a Republican. Pankey previously ran for governor in 2014 as a Constitutional candidate, during which he described himself as Idaho's first openly gay gubernatorial candidate.
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Court docs: Driver accused of hitting 3 women on sidewalk near PSU lives in car
A fresh case of Apple's new iPhone popping open due to a swollen battery has been reported in state media in China, the world's biggest smartphone market where the U.S. firm is seeking to revive faltering sales. From a report:The fresh reports comes on the heels of another story last week where Apple claimed that it was looking into a similar matter
KARACHI:- -Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) will formally launch its 15th edition of “My Karachi: Oasis of Harmony” international exhibition 2017 on Wednesday. Chairman Businessmen Group at KCCI and KCCI former president Siraj Kassam Teli will brief the media at the chamber by 11-30 AM, the chamber’s spokesman said.
Theresa May to draft a satisfactory deal with the EU or England to win the World Cup?
But on Friday Theresa May has to unveil her final plans for Brexit – an iron-clad strategy for Britain leaving the European Union.
On the one hand England broke their penalty taboo beating Colombia to bring the dream of World Cup glory a game closer.
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Theresa May makes a satisfactory deal with the EU
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Mrs May’s decision is perhaps the most important call for the nation’s future since Britain voted to join the EU back in 1973.
But the next few days are arguably the most important for England’s footballing future since 1966 – when Geoff Hurst’s winner definitely crossed the line to thump West Germany and lift the Jules Rimet trophy.
So which is it? Worldwide footballing glory or a safe successful Brexit?
Cast your vote and let’s find out!
It’s almost an obsession among professional money managers: the fear that the clever use of technology by a new generation of “disruptive” companies will put whole swathes of currently profitable businesses in jeopardy.
Questor has spoken to several fund managers in recent weeks who say this threat influences all their thinking and all their investment decisions.
Sometimes the effects of technology-driven changes in consumers’ behaviour can ripple as far as businesses that at first sight you would expect to be safe.
One example is Greggs, the fast-food chain, which we most recently tipped as a “hold” in June last year at £11.02.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Republican-led Senate has voted to block an Obama-era regulation that would prevent an estimated 75,000 people with mental disorders from being able to purchase a firearm.
The 57 to 43 vote to revoke the regulation now sends the measure to President Donald Trump, who is expected to sign it.
The Obama administration rule strengthened the federal background check system by requiring the Social Security Administration to include the names of beneficiaries with mental impairments who also have a third party to manage their benefits.
But critics say the rule was too broad and unfairly stigmatized the disabled. With a Republican ally in the White House, the GOP has moved aggressively to rescind several late Obama administration regulations.
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This week, KCBD and WesTex Federal Credit Union headed to the Bridge of Lubbock summer camps for Pay it Forward! WesTex Federal Credit Union donated towards breakfast and snacks for the kids in the camps, and gave them extra sporting equipment to make sure they have everything they need this summer.
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Carlsbad Caverns' main elevators back in service
CARLSBAD, N.M. (AP) — The main elevators at Carlsbad Caverns National Park are up and running following a long-awaited modernization project that saw repeated delays.
The Carlsbad Current-Argus reports the primary elevator system began operating Monday and officials are planning to decommission the backup system next year so it can be updated too.
The primary system went out of service in November 2015 when a motor shaft sheared off.
Work to repair and modernize the elevators was supposed to be done by Memorial Day but was delayed until June 15 due to additional work needed on the interior of the cars.
The project was delayed again when the cables created excessive noise, caused by unexpected vibrations.
Park Superintendent Doug Neighbor says the elevators should hold out for a least a decade without any problems.
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Information from: Carlsbad Current-Argus, http://www.currentargus.com/
This July 7, 2010, file photo shows Nebraska's lethal injection chamber at the State Penitentiary in Lincoln, Neb. After briefly repealing its death penalty only to have it reinstated by voters, Nebraska has resumed an effort to acquire drugs needed to carry out executions for the first time in decades, just as judges consider whether to increase death row by two men.
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Though the world has changed drastically since his death in 2003, the message and mission of Fred Rogers remains. All he ever wanted was for people to be good to each other, kind to each other, and to own a pair of indoor shoes. Now Twitch is once again streaming every Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood episode in honor of his 90th birthday on March 20, and the chat room is already filled with people who can’t wait to have him feed his fish.
Here’s the official Twitch announcement:
To celebrate the 90th birthday of Fred Rogers, we’re starting the marathon with 90 of the most popular episodes of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood followed by a run through the entire show’s history…all 856 episodes. The episodes will be played back to back starting at 10AM Pacific on March 20.
Fans of Mister Rogers have already begun hanging out in his Twitch channel, singing songs and reminiscing about the last marathon while sending each other emojis of Fred’s red train. It’s wholesome. Wholesome as hell.
UPDATE -- All lanes of I-94 eastbound are back open near Johnson Creek. The backup began about 7 a.m. at County Highway N, which is just east Johnson Creek.
The lanes reopened around 8:00 a.m.
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UPDATE -- One lane of I-94 eastbound is back open near Johnson Creek. The backup begins at County Highway N, which is just east Johnson Creek.
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JEFFERSON COUNTY (WKOW) -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation says all eastbound lanes of I-94 near County N are blocked for a traffic crash.
The incident happened just before 7:00 a.m. Monday near Johnson Creek. The Wisconsin State Patrol tells 27 News two vehicles were involved, a semi and a van. The van may have rolled over.
The Wisconsin State Patrol isn't sure if anyone was injured, but EMS crews are on the scene.
Both eastbound lanes of I-94 in that area are blocked as of 7:25 a.m.
Longview Police continue to investigate the theft of a historic sundial from R. A. Long Park, in the middle of Longview’s Civic Circle. LPD announced yesterday that the case is being assigned to Detective Tory Shelton, and that he will investigate the theft of the copper sundial, which weighs more than 100 pounds. It was discovered that the sundial was missing last Saturday morning, right around 11:30 am. Local metal recyclers are being alerted, while the community steps up to offer rewards. A $500 reward was announced on Facebook, and others are expressing interest in adding to that fund. Longview Police are taking tips on the theft through PRIVATE messages on Facebook, or by calling 360-442-5800. You should mention the case number, which is #L18-2901.
Quebec’s Bureau of Independent Investigations (BEI) has been called in to investigate the death of a man that occurred following a pursuit by Montreal police early Tuesday.
The incident reportedly began after midnight when a cube truck was involved in a traffic accident in Pointe-aux-Trembles. A police pursuit began but was called off when it became clear the suspect vehicle was not going to stop.
The vehicle was later found by police at the corner of Langelier Blvd. and Marie-Victorin St. in the borough of Montreal North. According to reports, a passenger in the vehicle tried to jump out of the truck but was crushed by the vehicle as he hit the ground.
The truck and its driver were later tracked down by police in Terrebonne.
The BEI, which is mandated to investigate police operations where a death occurs, is expected to provide more details on the incident on Tuesday morning.
As tribute to the life and works of world-renowned Stephen Hawking, host Neil deGrasse Tyson’s recent StarTalk interview with the groundbreaking theoretical physicist.
“But the Celtics now are getting sneaky old. Al Horford is now 30. Isaiah Thomas is 29 next year, and his game is based on quickness – and that fades fast. Amir Johnson off the bench is 29, and oh yeah, Avery Bradley’s got some big years left but he’s a free agent and already complaining about his contract.
To contextualize this, LeBron James is 32 years old and it feels like he’s been around forever. Never forget that when LeBron went to Cleveland – and I backed him on this – he passed on the talented, young Andrew Wiggins. Why? He said ‘my window’s closing.’ He went for Kevin Love, the veteran.
Remember that Lakers trade years ago when the Lakers gave up two first-round picks, Marc Gasol, three different players to get Pau Gasol from Memphis? Lakers gave up the future to get the veteran Pau Gasol. Why did they do it? Because Kobe was 29 years old and the late Jerry Buss realized ‘you’ve got to make hay in this league when you can make it.’”
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Newtown gunman Adam Lanza had the perfect “recipe for mass murder” — a mother who ignored his growing mental-health issues and a school system that let him slip through the...
The father of the fiend who slaughtered 26 children and teachers in the Sandy Hook school massacre after first gunning down his mother is sure his son would have killed...
We made our annual stop in with the Rainbow Studios crew last week, and they were all pretty happy at wrapping up their latest release, MX vs. ATV All Out. Yep, it'll be out later this year, but in the meantime, you can hear from:
Stephane Roncada - Special Effects
Greg McDonald – Vehicle Artist
Brian Buckles – Vehicle Artist
Brett Smith – Environment Artist
Derek Edwards – Vehicle/Character Artist
Ryan Roos – UI/UX
Jeremy Bochenek – Audio Director
Brad Bowling – Art Director
You can hear about some of their favorite new features, and get some sneak peeks at the game being played in the studio.
Many municipalities are looking at sharing services to cut costs. For Corner Brook City Council, regionalization could turn into a cash cow. NTV’s Don Bradshaw reports.
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Cunninham is now considered questionable for Monday's game against the Rockets due to a knee injury, as well as a last minute scratch from the starting lineup,
The team announced Cunningham would start in place of Anthony Davis (left adductor) roughly 30 minutes before game-time, but replaced Cunningham with Darius Miller moments before tip-off. Cunningham was not on the injury report heading into the game, so it remains to be seen what happened to cause the late switch. His status is up on the air at this point.
A Conservative-run council is banning all new expenditure apart from services which safeguard vulnerable people. The leader of Northamptonshire county council said she’d warned ministers they were “about to fall over the edge of a cliff”.
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Road work will shut down lanes on SR 1 near Milton and Nassau starting this week. Hot mix paving on SR 1 in both directions between Paynter and Cave Neck Roads near Broadkill River and Red Mill Pond will start tomorrow, Tuesday, April 18 and will run through Friday, May 5, pending weather. Work will be done 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday through Friday each week. Daytime lane closures will be in effect, as construction crews will be working close to the roads.
A Linn Creek woman is in jail after an apparent dwi arrest in Camden County. The Highway Patrol arrested 24-year old Abigail Hanks around 4am Saturday. She’s facing a dwi charge along with charges of speeding more than 20 mph over the limit and careless and imprudent driving.
B.J. Armstrong, the former Chicago Bull and Derrick Rose’s agent, still feels this Knicks group has a good future together despite their record, and he hopes his client is part...
April 3 Electrolux
* Says MaryKay Kopf, Chief Marketing Officer and member of group management, has decided to leave her position, effective May 1
* Says appointed Lars Hygrell, currently Senior Vice President Marketing and Brands within the business area Major Appliances Europe, Middle East and Africa, as her successor Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Stockholm Newsroom)
Related Stories Man killed, 11 suspects held in Karachi
KARACHI: Police rounded up at least 30 suspects in different raids in Karachi late Monday, they said.
The law enforcers conducted a search operation in Pirabad's Kunwari Colony area late this night and apprehended 23 suspects.
In another raid in Keemari's Jackson area, police arrested three suspects, officials said.
Four others were taken into custody from Frere area. The arrested suspects were said to be involved in different crimes.
They were moved to different police stations for further interrogation.
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Tuyet Mai Nguyen, left, Trinh Truong, Thu Hang Pham and Jenny Hoang are suing the owners of Tustin Nailspa in Orange, alleging that they were forced to work overtime but paid for only eight hours. Tuyet Mai Nguyen, left, Trinh Truong, Thu Hang Pham and Jenny Hoang are suing the owners of Tustin Nailspa in Orange, alleging that they were forced to work overtime but paid for only eight hours.
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The Scottish government has approved on appeal LE20's Howpark Farmhouse wind farm, which will be located in the Borders region of Scotland.
The eight-turbine wind farm, which will be located between the 28MW each Drone Hill and Penmanshiel projects, had been rejected by Scottish Borders Council.
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27 Feb 2018 The council argued that there were already too many wind turbines in the immediate area.
However, the reporter appointed by the government to assess the appeal concluded that Howpark Farmhouse “would not add significantly to the landscape effect of the Drone-Penmanshiel cluster”.
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Police and detectives in Kansas City are still investigating a shooting that happened Tuesday afternoon.
It's fall fundraiser season, and you know what that means - it's time to give to keep your favorite public radio programs here for another year!
While we know that's incentive enough, we're a little "footloose" and fancy-free this fall - with this amazing All Socks Considered set featuring your favorite NPR hosts. From Calamari Shapiro, to Robert Seagull, to Audie Unicornish. It's a week's worth of fun! And when you participate in the fall fundraiser early - you'll be entered to win!
Sustainers, you're already entered (thank you!)
Other members, just make your gift before September 19th at midnight to get entered for this early bird prize!
Of course, you don't have to give to enter (contest details here). But, keeping your public radio station on the air with a $5, $10, or $20 a month gift, is definitely putting your best foot forward! Every dollar and EVERY listener matters.
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April 28 Teijin Ltd :
* Says it plans to sell 100 percent stake of shares in its two US-based home healthcare units Braden Partners, L.P and Associated Healthcare Systems, Inc, on April 27 (US local time)
* Through the sale of units, co will retreat from home healthcare business in U.S.
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2:01 Myles Brennan receives his Under Armour All-American jersey Pause
0:33 Rainy day shoppers
0:39 Biloxi wreck injures one
2:58 Burglary suspects caught on camera
1:41 USM hopes to turn oysters into gold
1:06 Coast children take part in New Years countdown
0:24 Motorist crosses flooded road
1:04 Customers camp out for Zaxby's
3:41 His hospital staff rushed to fulfill his final wish: to marry his fiancé
Joel Walters, a partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, is Gov. Eric Greitens' choice as the new head of the Missouri Department of Revenue. This undated photo from his LinkedIn profile shows Joel Walters who has been chosen by Gov. Eric Greitens to head the Missouri Department of Revenue.
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Two Wauseon FFA members performed landscaping duties during the chapter’s recent Community Service Day. The FFA chapter partnered with the Wauseon Chamber of Commerce to fan out and assist city and Fulton County businesses for a day. Duties included anything to help provide service to the community.
Two Wauseon FFA members performed landscaping duties during the chapter’s recent Community Service Day. The FFA chapter partnered with the Wauseon Chamber of Commerce to fan out and assist city and Fulton County businesses for a day. Duties included anything to help provide service to the community. https://www.fcnews.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/45/2018/05/web1_FFA-service-days.jpg Two Wauseon FFA members performed landscaping duties during the chapter’s recent Community Service Day. The FFA chapter partnered with the Wauseon Chamber of Commerce to fan out and assist city and Fulton County businesses for a day. Duties included anything to help provide service to the community.
It is Tuesday and here is your thought for today. Your view of your home is based on how happy you make it or how you can break it. Include the Lord in your home and you will have a home that is stable and joyful. Pry for your family everyday and remember the family that prays together stays together.
You're sitting in the living room.
Really enjoying the tennis on your MASSIVE new telly.
However, something is niggling you. Is the volume wrong on the TV?
"I know the surround is good but that's a weird echo. Ah, no it's nothing."
Then that feeling you're being watched returns.
You turn around:
Cranberry Orange Tart from Inbound Brewco
Spiced beers, winter warmers, imperial stouts, these are the usual seasonal craft beer offerings during the cold months in Minnesota. While there’s nothing wrong with that, and I appreciate all of those styles as much as the next beer drinker, I am really on board with this tart, refreshing low-alcohol beer that still manages to taste like the holidays. Cranberry and orange are perfectly in season, and the beer isn’t a true sour, but the fruits give it a puckery edge. Inbound, an offshoot of Lucid Brewing, which is very confusingly now called North Loop Brewco, has a relatively new, sizable taproom just a few blocks from Fulton in the North Loop. They serve both North Loop and Inbound beer, so the list of options is long. For more about Inbound, go to inboundbrew.co. North Loop’s website is northloopbrew.co.
International Bittering Units (IBU): 20; Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 4.9 percent
A search warrant at a property two miles north of Barneston Thursday evening resulted in the arrest of Shawn Huntington, age 46, on suspicion of possession of stolen property, possession of a destructive device, possession of a controlled substance, and obstruction of law enforcement.
Various stolen tools, accessories, and a TV were found at the site, and Huntington fled on foot from a small shed near the main residence on the property, where he was reportedly living. He was arrested, and later investigation turned up a homemade explosive device in a vehicle used by Huntington.
The goods recovered were related to several burglary and theft cases in southeast Gage County. The property owner cooperated with authorities during the search.
Rumored match already in the works for WrestleMania 34?
SportsKeeda is reporting that current plans for the SMACKDOWN Live WrestleMania 34 main event call for AJ Styles to face off against Shinsuke Nakamura on the Grandest Stage of Them All.
Shinsuke Nakamura and AJ Styles certainly aren’t strangers as they faced off at NJPW’s WrestleKingdom 10 in what many people considered to be the best match of 2016
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Cape Town - South African gold medallist Wayde van Niekerk is at a glitzy sports event and hobnobbing with some of the world's most popular people like Salt Bae, who is a viral sensation.
The event Wayde attended is called the Laureus World Sports Awards and was held on Tuesday night in Monaco.
Salt Bae and Wayde's photo has gone viral with over 8000 likes.
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We all need some spice in our lives... ?? #laureusawards A post shared by Wayde van Niekerk (@waydedreamer) on Feb 14, 2017 at 12:55pm PST
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Respire 'Dénouement' LP release. Toronto orchestral post-everything band will perform 'Dénouement' in its entirety, featuring an extended family of strings and horns. 8:30 pm. $10.
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Eight shows, including musicals, comedies and the popular musical-comedy "Sister Act," are slated for next season's schedule, which was recently announced by the Racine Theatre Guild, 2519 Northwestern Ave. "Just like everything in our theatre, the play and musical selections process is truly collaborative," said Doug Instenes, Racine Theatre Guild's managing and artistic director. "We are thrilled to see the excitement building for 2017-2018."
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JERUSALEM (AP) — A former Mossad chief has told an Israeli television program that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave the order in 2011 for the military to prepare to attack Iran within 15 days.
Tamir Pardo told Keshet TV's show Uvda in an interview that aired Thursday that the order was not given "for the sake of a drill."
There was no immediate comment from Netanyahu's office.
Ex-premier Ehud Barak, who was Netanyahu's defense minister in 2011, previously claimed Netanyahu sought to bomb Iran in 2010 and 2011, but was opposed by senior Israeli officials.
Pardo says he consulted the Mossad's legal advisers following the order but didn't explain what happened after that.
The Israeli leader has been a strident critic of Iran, and has accused Tehran of attempting to develop nuclear weapons.
Cosmetics firm Warpaint raised £23m when it listed in November
Cut-price make-up company Warpaint and city guide publisher Time Out helped London's junior stock market bolster its numbers as it shrugged off Brexit concerns.
The number of companies joining AIM, the London Stock Exchange's market for smaller companies, rose by 5 per cent in the year to March 31, while the number of companies leaving fell by 16 per cent.
The amount raised in initial public offerings also jumped from £753million to more than £919million.
Highlights included Warpaint, a cosmetics firm set up by two former market traders which raised £23million when it listed in November, and Time Out, which raised £90million in its IPO in June.
Laurence Sacker, managing partner at UHY Hacker Young, said: 'The number of new listings, as well as the drop in companies exiting AIM, shows London's junior market is robust.
'Brexit-related fears have not caused any major setbacks for AIM.'
The County Department of Environmental Health (DEH) has issued a Boil Water Advisory for Live Oak Springs due to a problem in the water supply.
The DEH said the Live Oak Springs Water Company lost water pressure within its distribution system.
The advisory will last until laboratory analysis confirms that there is no bacteria present in the water supply, according to the DEH.
The Live Oak Springs Water Company serves the Live Oak Springs resort, which includes 92 residential homes, a recreational vehicle park, cabins, a laundry facility, a market and deli, and a restaurant.
For more information on the Boil Water Advisory, please contact Rocky Vandergriff, Certified Water Operator, Live Oak Springs Water Company at (760) 427-4235.
Members of Knesset Yoav Kisch (Likud) and Shelly Yechimovich (Zionist Union) held a surprise visit to the Abu-Kabir detention center last night in order to examine the detention process and the conditions for incarceration from close up.
During the visit, the Knesset members met with prison guards and detainees. In addition, the procedures for the arrival and intake of a detainee were examined, processing and detention conditions of the detainees in the facility.
The Everson Museum of Art , in partnership with the Dorsky Museum, presents the first retrospective of American painter Bradley Walker Tomlin since 1975. This major exhibition, including more than 40 paintings, works on paper, and printed materials, charts Tomlin's development from Art Nouveau illustrations of the 1920s to large-scale Abstract Expressionist paintings of the 1950s, for which he is best known.
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Noah Hanifin has been added to Team USA's roster for the 2017 IIHF Men's World Championship. This year's World Championship will be held from May 5 to May 21 in Cologne, Germany, and Paris, France.
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April 6 Daily Mail And General Trust Plc :
* Appointment of CFO
* Tim Collier appointed as group CFO and to board of DMGT as executive director with effect from 2 May 2017
* CFO appointment follows September 2016 announcement of Stephen Daintith's resignation
* Adrian Perry, deputy finance director DMGT, will act as interim CFO in intervening period
* Collier joins from Thomson Reuters, where he is currently CFO of Financial and Risk business Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bangalore.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com)
GIFT University witnessed a landmark celebration on the occasion of its 6th convocation at the main campus on January 28, as it commemorated the academic accomplishments of its students by awarding medals, degrees, and certificates.
Punjab Governor Punjab Malik Rafique Rajwana, nominated the GIFT University Rector Dr Qaiser Shehryar Durrani to preside over the ceremony, while Prof Muhammad Nizamuddin, Chairperson of the Punjab Higher Education Commission graced the event as the guest of honour.
Dr Nizamuddin emphasised the importance of higher education in Pakistan and urged the private sector to further support the rich potential of human resource in the region. He also gave assurances that the PHEC is striving hard to award scholarships in collaboration with international universities for PhD students. He also acknowledged the vital role of GIFT University is playing in developing the region.
May 2 Eltel Ab
* Rights issue of approximately 150 MEUR, with preferential rights for Eltel's shareholders
* Eltel announces rights issue
* Agreement on new long-term financing, conditional upon completion of rights issue
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WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (AP) — Tramaine Isabell scored 23 points, grabbed eight rebounds and dished out eight assists to help Drexel slip past William & Mary for a 91-79 win Saturday.
Drexel (11-14, 5-7 Colonial Athletic Association) trailed most of the game but stayed close, overtaking William & Mary for good on Alihan Demir’s layup with 3:44 remaining to go up 72-71. The Dragons then scored 11 of the next 13 points and hung on.
Kurk Lee added 22 points for Drexel, which got 20 assists on its 32 baskets and finished with 62 percent shooting, including 11 for 22 from long range. Sammy Mojica and Lee finished with 12 points apiece and Austin Williams had 10 as the Dragons extended their win streak to four.
William & Mary (15-8, 8-4) entered the game tied for first with Charleston atop the conference standings. David Cohn led the Tribe with 26 points, including 10 for 10 shooting at the free throw line, and nine assists. Justin Pierce added 15 points, Matt Milon had 12 and Nathan Knight 11.
A study of more than 500 heterosexual men found that condoms really don’t affect pleasure or sensation during sex. And no, they aren’t boner killers, either. Thirty-eight percent of the subjects said condoms had no effect on their performance. That stat is a good thing because roughly five billion condoms are used in a year. So whether you like old-school rubber, new-school funny condoms (yes, they exist), you’ll benefit from knowing these condom facts:
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How did suffragettes win over male MPs?
Parliament was in the eye of the storm during the battle for women's votes. Male politicians had to be persuaded to support women's suffrage legislation.
South Georgia residents on the western edge of the Okefenokee Swamp are being warned to prepare for potential evacuations as a wildfire that has burned 31 square miles (80 square km) near the Georgia-Florida line keeps growing.
Sparked by lightning April 6 in the Okefenokee National Wildlife refuge, the fire more than doubled in size over the weekend on nearby public land as strong winds fanned the blaze. It covered 20,162 acres (80 square km) Monday.
Clinch County emergency management director Will Joyce said some residents of Fargo, a city of about 320 people, were urged over the weekend to pack bags just in case evacuations are ordered.
Leland Bass of the Georgia Forestry Commission said the fire Monday was burning roughly 7 miles (11 km) outside of Fargo.
A group of young Australian and New Zealand travellers are safe after a bus taking them to the Anzac Cove Dawn Service at Gallipoli burst into flames.
The 43 passengers were four hours into the journey in Turkey when smoke started belching from the engine and they were told to get off.
A bus full of Australian and New Zealand travellers burst into flames in Turkey. Photo: Melissa Peters/Stuff
"We were driving up a hill, then everything just shut off," said Melissa Peters, who is from Christchurch but has been living in London.
"We turned around and there's smoke. Someone yelled out, 'there's a flame'. We all just bolted off the bus."
The 42 Australian and New Zealand passengers, along with one person from Italy, a driver and a tour guide, all escaped unhurt, but many had lost their luggage, and their passports and mobile phones.
Stock Market Sees Its Worst Weekly Performance In 2 Years The stock market took a big dive on Friday amid growing worries about inflation. The Dow Jones industrial average fell about 666 points, or 2.54 percent. The market saw its worst weekly performance in two years.
The Nunes memo, we were told, would make Watergate look like the theft of a Snickers. But now it's out and subject to evidentiary analysis.
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Eight years after it was proved — even more convincingly than the moon landing — that a black man can get elected president of the United States of America, we still have slow learners stuck in the past. It’s the “Obliterate History Neanderthals” versus the “I’m White and I’m Proud Brass Knuckle Draggers.” Truly, dumb and dumber — and not always in that order
Ander Herrera thinks Antoine Greizmann is one of the world's best players
Antoine Griezmann has been heavily linked with a move to Manchester United from Atletico Madrid this summer.
Express Sport understands the Red Devils are willing to match the striker's £85million release clause.
And United midfielder Ander Herrera would certainly love Griezmann as his team-mate next season after he talked up the Frenchman's abilities yesterday.
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A federal judge says an upscale New Jersey town violated anti-discrimination laws by insisting that a proposed mosque have more parking spaces than churches or synagogues.
The judge on Saturday ruled that Bernards Township violated the Religious Land Use and Institutional Persons Act by applying a different standard to Muslims.
He said the township's planning board had "unbridled and unconstitutional discretion" due to its vague parking requirements.
The Islamic Society's application to build the mosque was denied after more than three years and 39 public hearings. The group sued the township in March.
The mosque's attorney, Adeel Mangi, called the decision a "landmark ruling."
NJ.com reports township officials say they "vehemently" disagree with the decision and will decide how to proceed after the township's attorneys study it.
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THE Energy Chamber of Trinidad and Tobago has described 2016 as "an extremely difficult year for the energy sector", saying that, while oil prices have recovered from the depths they experienced in the first half of the year, they remain at low levels. "The structural changes to oil and gas markets that led to the low-price environment have not gone away and look set to continue," the private sector group said in a statement reviewing the energy sector here over the past 12 months.
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Kalahari Resorts and Conventions officials broke ground on the company’s convention-center expansion at its Wisconsin Dells resort on Thursday.
The 112,000-square-foot expansion will include a 52,000-square-foot ballroom and 10 additional meeting rooms. The new space will join the existing 35 meeting rooms and 20,560-square-foot and 17,200-square foot ballrooms.
The expansion is expected to open September 2019.
“When we first opened Kalahari, we had to work hard to create an experience where a convention center and indoor waterpark could exist together,” Travis Nelson, owning family member of Kalahari Resorts and Conventions, said in a news release. “This model has been a splendid success and is now a vital part of any indoor waterpark in the industry today.”
Mallory Jenkins and her four friends drove to Macon from Claxton, Georgia, on Aug. 11, 2017, to witness Jason Aldean perform at the Macon Coliseum. Everyone in the group wore their cowboy boots.
Stafford completed 26 of 41 passes for 347 yards, two touchdowns and one interception during Sunday's 31-24 loss to the Packers.
Despite having himself a quiet night entering the fourth quarter, Stafford ultimately totaled more touchdowns than he had in his previous three games combined by connecting with Anquan Boldin on a desperation hail-mary heave in garbage time. Furthermore, the Lions signal caller also posted his highest completion percentage across his last four games. However, Detroit's failure to clinch the NFC North title Sunday night locked the team into a matchup against the Seahawks -- set to be played outdoors in Seattle -- for the first round of the playoffs, a team Stafford threw for just 203 yards with zero touchdowns against last season.
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A team of firefighters from three Alberta municipalities teamed up to save seven horses that fell through the ice on Sunday.
The dramatic rescue was captured on camera and showed 35 firefighters from Hythe, Beaverlodge and Grande Prairie using chainsaws to cut away the ice surrounding the group of horses swimming in the icy waters.
Firefighters were able to rescue seven of the ten horses that fell into the pond, located in a field off of Hwy. 43, about 65 kilometres west of Grande Prairie, Alta. The other three died from injuries or exhaustion, County of Grande Prairie's fire chief Trevor Grant told The Canadian Press.
In video of the rescue efforts, a couple of the horses can be seen gingerly walking across the ice after being pulled from the water. The surviving horses didn’t appear to be injured as they made their way to shore.
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The information contained in the memo released by House Republicans on Friday that accused FBI and Justice Department officials of improperly obtaining permission to surveil a former Trump campaign adviser shows a tragic failure of leadership on the part of former FBI Director James Comey.
SAVANNAH, GA (August 14, 2017) – Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department Islands Precinct investigators are asking for the public’s help locating a woman who is wanted for questioning in reference to an ongoing theft investigation.
Mychena Byrd, 34, is a black female with brown eyes and brown hair. She is five-foot five-inches tall and weighs approximately 160 pounds.
Anyone with information on her location is asked to contact police. A line directly to investigators is open at (912) 525-3100 ext. 1296.
Anyone who wishes to provide information anonymously can call CrimeStoppers at (912) 234-2020. CrimeStoppers tipsters may qualify for a cash reward.
The Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 922 hosted its first annual fly-in breakfast at the Neil Armstrong Airport in New Knoxville on Saturday morning.
Pilots from the area flew their planes to the airport to enjoy a pancake and sausage breakfast. Members from the general public also came out to enjoy the planes and talk with the pilots. The breakfast was made by members of the EAA 922.
“The chapter wanted to generate interest in the airport and in aviation in general for the community,” Airport Manager Ted Bergstrom said before the event. “They wanted to do something nice as a return gesture for the New Knoxville area and Wapakoneta. We’d like to see people come out and enjoy aviation.”
Around 8:15 a.m., the first plane arrived flown by . . .
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The A12 southbound is blocked with emergency services rushing to the scene following an accident this afternoon (February, 3).
Police and paramedics are having to weave through queues of traffic to get to deal with the incident.
At least four police cars have been seen to go past, one ambulance and one fire engine.
The incident took place between Junction 12 for the A1023 Chelmsford Road and the B1002 for Mountnessing, near Shenfield.
The congestion is piling up back to to Junction 13 of the A12.
Essex Police have been approached for comment.
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NEW YORK, March 29 Bank of America's Merrill Lynch said it is reducing the number of business divisions it has nationwide from 10 to six and changing some of the executives leading those units, according to a memo sent to employees Wednesday.
The head of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management Andy Sieg told the firm's roughly 14,500 brokers that the move was part of an effort to "make the organization feel like a smaller, more tightly integrated firm." (Reporting By Elizabeth Dilts; Editing by David Gregorio)
(WVTM/NBC News) – A University of Alabama student is making good on a Twitter promise.
Kelsey Hall posted a picture of herself in a Christmas tree costume, saying she would wear the outfit for the remainder of the semester if she received 1,000 retweets. She quickly received 30,000.
As promised, she has been wearing the festive piece but says all the attention is kind of getting to her.
“It’s been a little stressful,” Hall says. “You know, having everyone like tagging me in things and calling me. And people wanting interviews and stuff.”
After this experience, Hall says she will probably think long and hard about posting any more challenges to social media.
The pop singer just released the music video to her new single, “Bad Liar.” There are mixed reviews about it so I wanna hear from you…what do you think?!?! I got the vid below all for you!!!! All I have to say is I definitely wouldn’t have predicted the end of the video. Oh and she teases her upcoming single, “Fetish.”
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Two and a half years ago, Loch Arbor resident Stacy Needle began crocheting soap sacks on the beach to donate to local homeless shelters. 7,000 sacks later, Needle’s creation has made its way not just across Monmouth County, but across the world.
The design is simple. Each soap sack is made of cotton yarn and is 4 by 6 six inches, the perfect size to hold a standard bar of soap. A paper tag with a short message is attached to each one, giving the donation a more personal feel. Thousands have followed suit and together have formed a movement Needle now calls S.A.C.K. – Supporting A Community with Kindness.
Oberholtzer signed a minor-league contract with the Rockies on Tuesday, Chris Cotillo of SB Nation reports.
The southpaw has a fair amount of big-league experience, but he hasn't found all that much success at the highest level. Oberholtzer has a 4.36 ERA and a 1.40 WHIP in 324 career innings. He most recently spent time with the Blue Jays' Triple-A affiliate as a starter, and it seems like he'll fill a similar organizational depth role with Colorado.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- This week's WDRB Sports Page Live Chat is all wrapped up.
Rick Bozich and Eric Crawford stepped up to the plate and delivered excellent insights into the week's biggest sports headlines.
Here's some of what came up in this week's chat:
- U of L's Super Regional win over Kentucky and the Cardinals trip to the College World Series
- Local guys taken in the Major League Baseball draft
- It's always time to talk about basketball
Kick back and check out the full replay of this week's chat right now.
Join us when the chat happens live on Wednesday mornings at 10:30.
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NEW YORK — The latest on developments in financial markets (all times local):
9:35 a.m.
Hopes that new elections in Italy can be avoided helped send stocks broadly higher in the U.S. and Europe.
The gains early Wednesday on Wall Street erased about half of the market's losses from a day earlier, when investors worried that an impasse in Italian politics could destabilize the euro.
Banks, which took heavy losses the day before, rebounded. JPMorgan Chase added 1.5 percent. U.S. banks were benefiting from a turn higher in bond yields, which allows them to charge higher interest rates on loans.
The S&P 500 index rose 16 points, or 0.6 percent, to 2,706.
The Dow Jones industrial average rose 162 points, or 0.6 percent, to 24,517. The Nasdaq climbed 34 points, or 0.5 percent, to 7,431.
The yield on the 10-year Treasury rose to 2.85 percent.
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Jaguars announce discipline for fans involved in Seahawks melee
The Jacksonville Jaguars are coming down hard on those fans who were involved in throwing projectiles at Seattle Seahawks defensive lineman Quinton Jefferson.
The team announced Monday that they have reviewed footage and spoken to fans and staff who witnessed the incident. Four individuals were identified as being involved, and they face numerous punishments, including a revocation of season tickets and a full ban from Jaguars games.
The scenes got a bit wild at the end of the game, and things could have been much worse had Jefferson entered the stands himself. The Jaguars are taking the right course in dealing with these rowdy fans.
German and French share indexes start 2017 on a weaker note
LONDON, Jan 2 (Reuters) - Germany's DAX and France's CAC share indexes fell on the first trading day of 2017 on Monday, with Dialog Semiconductor, the maker of chips used in smartphones made by Apple and Samsung Electronics, featuring among the top fallers.
Shares in Dialog Semiconductor fell 2 percent after a report said late on Friday that Apple would trim production of iPhones by about 10 percent in the January-March quarter of 2017.
The DAX index was trading 0.4 percent lower by 0820 GMT after climbing to its highest level since August 2015 in the previous session, while the CAC dropped 0.2 percent, retreating from Friday's near 13-month high. The Euro zone's blue-chip Euro STOXX was trading 0.3 percent lower.
ZURICH, March 19 (Reuters) - Former Julius Baer boss Boris Collardi was paid 1.72 million Swiss francs ($1.8 million) in 2017, when he resigned to join rival Pictet Group, the Swiss private bank said in its annual report on Monday.
Collardi, whose 2016 pay was 6.5 million francs, left Julius Baer in late November to become a partner at Pictet, where his role includes helping oversee its global wealth management business.
Successor Bernhard Hodler, who was promoted from his role as chief risk officer when Collardi quit, earned 4.82 million francs in 2017, Baer said. ($1 = 0.9534 Swiss francs) (Reporting by Brenna Hughes Neghaiwi, editing by John Miller and Amrutha Gayathri)
Facebook plunged to its worst loss in four years Monday and led a rout in technology companies. The social media company's stock fell following reports that a data mining firm working for the Trump campaign improperly obtained data on 50 million Facebook users.
On Monday:
The S&P 500 index lost 39.09 points, or 1.4 percent, to 2,712.92.
The Dow Jones industrial average slid 335.60 points, or 1.3 percent, to 24,610.91.
The Nasdaq composite retreated 137.74 points, or 1.8 percent, to 7,344.24.
The Russell 2000 index of smaller-company stocks skidded 15.49 points, or 1 percent, to 1,570.56.
For the year:
The S&P 500 is up 39.31 points, or 1.5 percent.
The Dow is down 108.31 points, or 0.4 percent.
The Nasdaq is up 440.85 points, or 6.4 percent.
The Russell 2000 is up 35.05 points, or 2.3 percent.
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Nocona’s Karlee Brown competes in junior barrels during the 65th Annual Chisholm Trail Rodeo on Friday; Brown recorded a time of 17.445 seconds. (News photo by Eric Viccaro)
Vestavia Hills police are looking for a missing 16-year-old.
Azka Aleezada was last seen leaving her home near Shades Crest Road on Friday at 5 p.m. She was wearing a green UAB T-shirt and jeans. She has brown eyes and black hair.
If anyone sees Aleezada, please call Vestavia Hills police at 205-978-0140.
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WYTV) – Friday was Give Kids a Smile Day at Choffin Career and Technical Center.
Every year for the past 15 years, volunteers have offered free dental care to local kids in need.
Many of the kids who come in for an exam and cleaning have never been to the dentist before. That makes their experience Friday extremely important, according to Dr. Sergio Nadler.
“People that have no coverage and no insurance, we do this one a year, but the Ohio Dental Association reaches about 25,000 kids in the whole year, and we have 2,500 dentists throughout the state doing this,” Nadler said. “It’s a neat program. We give back to the community.”
There were about 50 to 75 children from area schools at Choffin on Friday to get their teeth checked.
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — An Iowa-based utility is proposing a massive wind turbine project that would be the nation’s first investor-owned electric utility to generate all of its customer demand from wind energy.
Des Moines-based MidAmerican Energy said Wednesday that it’s submitting its proposal for a $922 million wind project to the Iowa Utilities Board. The utility says the project would generate 591 megawatts of power, or enough electricity to power 2.4 million homes.
If approved, the proposal would mark MidAmerican’s 12th wind project.
MidAmerican is a subsidiary of Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway. It already has 2,189 wind turbines on 27 wind farms in Iowa, producing 4,400 megawatts of power.
If the latest project is approved and completed, the utility’s total investment in wind will total more than $12 billion. The project is slated for completion in late 2020.
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Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati invites blood donors and baseball fans alike to step up to the plate and donate blood during the 11th annual Reds Week blood drive, June 19 through June 24.
Individuals can donate blood, plasma or platelets at a Hoxworth Neighborhood Donor Center during the weeklong promotion.
Each donor will receive a limited-edition Reds t-shirt and two tickets to an upcoming Reds game.
Hoxworth typically experiences a drop in blood donations during the summer months, and this decrease in donations accompanied by increased blood usage can be devastating to the area’s blood supply.
Due to the anticipated popularity of this event, appointments are highly encouraged.
Donors should call 1-513-451-0910 or visit www.hoxworth.org/reds to schedule their appointment.
Knoxville Police said he was stabbed to death Tuesday night and have reason to believe the incident was not random. "He was loved and still loved by a lot of people," Bluford's half-brother DeMarcus White said over the phone.
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Badger 5' game
MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Wisconsin Lottery's "Badger 5" game were:
09-18-20-24-31
(nine, eighteen, twenty, twenty-four, thirty-one)
Estimated jackpot: $10,000
¶ Maximum prize: $45,000
U.S. homebuilders are feeling a bit less confident this month, reflecting a dimmer outlook on sales in the months ahead and fewer would-be buyers dropping by builders' sales offices.
The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo builder sentiment index released Wednesday fell to 65 this month. That's down two points from a revised reading of 67 in January.
Readings above 50 indicate more builders view sales conditions as good rather than poor. The index has been above 60 since September and reached the highest level in 11 years in December.
The February number falls shy of analyst predictions. They expected the index to hit 68, according to FactSet.
Builders' view of sales now and over the next six months also fell, as did a gauge of traffic by prospective buyers.
The Canadian owners of the Ravensthorpe nickel mine in WA's south have been fined $40,000 after a near-fatal accident two years ago. The Australian subsidiary of Toronto-based First Quantum Minerals entered an early guilty plea after being charged with failing to provide a safe working environment when an acid tank ruptured in December 2014.
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Postma was scratched for Thursday's 4-3 season-opening win over the Predators.
Postma brings 191 games worth of NHL experience to the table, but he profiles as the Bruins' spare blueliner these days and will only draw into the team's lineup when injuries hit.
TPL Life, U Bank sign agreement
KARACHI: TPL Life and U Microfinance Bank Ltd (U Bank) have signed an agreement, whereby TPL Life’s innovative life insurance and health insurance products will be available through U Bank branches, a statement said on Thursday.
Toronto, Aug 14 (IANS) Ukraine's tennis star Elina Svitolina defeated Denmark's Caroline Wozniacki 6-4, 6-0 in the final of the Rogers Cup to win the ninth title of her career and solidify her status as one of the favourites at this year's US Open.
The 22-year-old fifth-seeded Svitolina on Sunday needed just an hour and 16 minutes to dismiss the 27-year-old, sixth-seeded Wozniacki, who has had a bittersweet year, reports Efe.
In a match-up of players with strong two-handed backhands and outstanding movement around the court, Svitolina's more potent forehand gave her the edge in the baseline rallies.
Her victory at this hard court event should provide Svitolina with a big confidence boost ahead of tennis' biggest tournament on that surface, the US Open, which gets under way on August 28.
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MOSCOW (AP) — Vladimir Putin says he hopes Russia can soon leave behind years of doping scandals.
With 168 Russians due to compete at next month's Pyeongchang Olympics under a neutral flag as punishment for past doping offenses, Putin says the games could mark the end of the country's doping problems.
At an election campaign event, the Russian president says "I hope that this page will be turned."
Putin also called on Russian athletes to obey International Olympic Committee rules at the Pyeongchang Games. The IOC has required Russians to compete in uniforms without national symbols and bars them from gestures like taking a national flag from spectators to celebrate.
Putin says "I call on all our athletes to follow all the rules that the International Olympic Committee suggests."
The now-defunct Facebook page of James Alex Fields Jr., the white nationalist who has been accused of second-degree murder after reportedly ramming his car into demonstrators in Charlottesville, Virginia, was populated by Trump memes, Pepe the Frog and even a cat. More incongruous, at first glance, was the inclusion of Bashar al-Assad, the leader of the…
Local kids celebrate national holiday at the library
JACKSON, Tenn — February 3rd marks national “Bring your child to the library” day.
Kids got to celebrate the holiday with a special guest. Llama llama in his red pajamas made a stop at the Jackson-Madison County library. He’s the main character in a popular children’s book.
Kids were seen giving the llama hugs, high fives and fist bumps, all while in their own pajamas..
“We read the book and then we sang some songs and we had to wake up llama because he naps a lot so they were really excited when he woke up and came out in the library,” Children’s Librarian, Jennifer Kilburn said.
Those with the library say they saw many new faces Saturday, and hope to see even more with their upcoming events this month.
Rabbit OXO Steel Vacuum Wine preserver with two stoppers. This easy-to-use tool features comfortable, non-slip grips and effectively extracts air from the bottle, preserving the wine’s flavor.
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Don’t worry if you can’t finish a bottle of wine in one sitting. Just use the Rabbit Wine Preserver to preserve the flavor of your savory drink. It removes air from the bottle easily to keep the wine from oxidizing and wasting.
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Former Hampshire batsman and power-hitting coach Julian Wood has been hired by Cricket Australia (CA) to help with preparations for the Champions Trophy being played in England and Wales in June, the Times has reported.
Wood, 48, will attend a 10-day camp in Brisbane in May and also work with Australia women's squad before they travel to Britain for the World Cup.
Cricket Australia have previously recruited coaches to help players adapt to conditions overseas, including former England left-arm spinner Monty Panesar, who coached bowlers ahead of this year's India tour.
Wood, who is a freelance coach, has previously worked with several county sides and the England squad.
(Reporting by Hardik Vyas in Bengaluru)
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Although homes and roads were rebuilt following the 2007 rains and floods, signs still remain of those terrible events.
This slide show contains photos from 2007 followed by what the areas look like as of 2017.
The photos are from the Hokah, Brownsville, and Highway 35 areas.
MORE THAN TWO MILLION DEAD: A Hypothetical Nuclear Attack on Seoul and Tokyo – The Human Cost of War on the Korean Peninsula.
The rapper, whose legal name is Keith Cozart, was arrested Monday at the Sioux Falls Regional Airport where officials say marijuana was found in his carry-on bag. Cozart is facing a felony charge for possessing a marijuana edible and two misdemeanors for possessing marijuana and drug paraphernalia.
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Flu shots aren't the only thing getting hard to come by: tests for the virus are also seeing shortages. Brian Thompson reports. (Published Friday, Feb 2, 2018)
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NEW YORK – Ron Chernow, the historian who helped inspire the musical “Hamilton,” has a biography of Ulysses S. Grant coming out in October.
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It was a memorable day for Ghanaian young forward Joel Fameyeh who grabbed his debut goal of the campaign for Dinamo Brest in Belarus. The goal by the former Local Black Stars striker was enough to salvage a point for against Brest giants Bate Borisov at the Stadyen DASK Brestski .
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Futures of the cryptocurrency made their debut on the Cboe Global Markets exchange on December 10th, reports Bloomberg. With a 26% climb in its first session, the exchanged needed to halt trading twice after bitcoin futures surged 10% and then 20%. Bloomberg says bitcoin futures expiring in January climbed to as high as $17,540. The trading of bitcoin futures on the Cboe Global Markets exchange is a historic moment for the cryptocurrency as until now bets on bitcoin’s rise or fall have mostly been traded via platforms with little or no regulatory oversight.MG
This week’s Carnival of Space is hosted by me at the CosmoQuest blog.
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Luke Brattan and the soccer stars of tomorrow are here
Sam Mac gets his football quota in.
DURHAM, N.C. — Lexie Brown scored 32 points, Haley Gorecki added a career-high 20 and No. 14 Duke cruised to a 101-30 win over Winthrop on Sunday.
Brown was 14 of 22 from the field, two more field goals than the Eagles had (12 of 46). Gorecki went 7 of 11, including 5 of 7 behind the arc for the Blue Devils (8-2), who shot 61 per cent for the game (42 of 69).
Rebecca Greenwell, who is two 3-pointers shy of setting the Duke record with 253, did not suit up with knee pain that has her listed as day-to-day. She went 0-7 behind the arc in her last two games, only the second time in her career she went without a 3 in back-to-back games.
Kayla Brown had 12 points for Winthrop (1-8), who had 28 turnovers that Duke cashed in for 45 points.
Duke closed out the first quarter with a 14-2 run to lead 28-5 and ended the first half on a 17-2 run to make it 52-12, its highest-scoring half of the season and reached 100 points for the first time.
A industrial unit had to be condoned off following a fire in Preston this morning.
Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service sent four crews to the blaze Brierley Street, near Aqueduct Street.
The incident saw the water safety system set off after a fire involving a commercial oven at Ribble Technology sand blasting and paint strippers premises.
A 15 metre cordon was put in place due to a large amount of steam coming from the premises and carbon monoxide being detected in the building.
If there's one thing PIMCO is stressing to its clients right now, it's caution.
The $1.6 trillion asset manager doesn't see another economic recession happening just yet. But with low market volatility and many economies around the world growing steadily, there's an open door for complacency to creep in.
"While the current macro environment and outlook appear better than many of the younger market participants can remember, the last time a similar combination prevailed was in 2006 – and that didn’t end well," wrote PIMCO's Joachim Fels and Andrew Balls in their outlook for the next six to 12 months.
The following slides dig a little deeper, with pointers to some specific areas that investors should beware.
Thanks to PIMCO for giving us permission to feature this presentation.
US President Donald Trump’s meeting with Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was overshadowed by a scandal involving one of Trump’s top aides.
Reports said National Security adviser Michael Flynn discussed US sanctions against Moscow with a Russian envoy.
Al Jazeera’s James Bays reports from Washington, DC.
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ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla. (AP) — A man is accused of hitting another man with a machete during a road-rage incident in Florida.
A Zephyrhills police report says 34-year-old Jonathan Bailey was arrested Tuesday night outside a Wal-Mart store.
The Tampa Bay Times reports that Bailey pulled his car up beside the victim's vehicle and "swung a sword," cutting the man's hand.
The victim told officers the incident happened because he had cut Bailey off in traffic earlier. Bailey told police he used a machete but only because the other driver was following him.
Bailey was charged with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and remained in jail Wednesday on a $10,000 bond. A lawyer wasn't listed in jail records.
The victim had a cut on his hand between his thumb and index finger.
SHARE COPY LINK Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., spoke to a crowd of thousands on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, during the Woman's March on Washington. McClatchy Woman's March on Washington
Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., spoke to a crowd of thousands on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, during the Woman's March on Washington. McClatchy Woman's March on Washington
The topic of gun safety in schools hits home for 17-year-old Nima Yasin. Before moving to Louisville and attending Iroquois High School, she was a student at Independence High School in Arizona.
“In my school there was a school shooting,” she said.
Nima is referring to a 2016 shooting that left two 15-year-old girls dead.
“I don’t want to face that experience again,” she said.
A handful of students on Monday sat on stage during a town hall with state representatives Attica Scott, McKenzie Cantrell, Mary Lou Marzian and Tom Burch to talk about school safety and other issues including immigration and college funding.
For 17-year-old Letchumanan Murugan (pictured above), being able to talk with legislators is empowering.
“Because of this event, they will hear us out and our problems,” he said.
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Join us at Futures Bakery (also called Future Bistro) for a casual social night to meet some new people and discuss ideas for meetups in 2018. 8 pm. Free. RSVP.
Anomalous Toronto is a social meetup devoted to the discussion of anomalous phenomena, including UFOs, ghosts, lucid dreaming, out-of-body experiences, and anything unexplained by modern science. We hold regular meetups.
Norwalk Mayor Rob Duncan and Councilman Chris Castle are co-sponsoring proposed legislation that would generate funds to support road repairs across the community. The money would result from an annual license tax which would cost drivers $10 per year or 83 cents per month.
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FIREFIGHTERS ARE called to thousands of 'disruptive and costly' false alarms costing millions of pounds, The Yorkshire Post can reveal today. Crews in Yorkshire have been called out to more than 23,000 false fires prompted by automatic alarms at private businesses, hospitals and schools since April 2015, the new figures show.
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× The ‘feisty’ Tribune Columnist Eric Zorn: Let’s break down this year’s Illinois primary election
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Industrial metallers DOPE and COMBICHRIST join forces for the “Blood, Lust, Death” 2017 tour.
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WWE invades Louisville, KY at the KFC Yum Center for tonight’s episode of SmackDown Live. Here is what’s on tap for the show:
– The fallout from last week’s show.
– The Miz will host an edition of Miz TV with special guest Daniel Bryan
– More build for the AJ Styles – Shinsuke Nakamura feud
– Asuka and Becky Lynch against The Iconics
– Jimmy Uso takes on Rowan
– Charlotte Flair and Carmella sign the contract for their SmackDown Women’s Title rematch at WWE Backlash
– Adding more matches to the Backlash card
We will have live coverage of SmackDown later on tonight.
Two of the biggest names in the dairy and livestock artificial insemination industry will soon be joining forces.
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McConnell: Premature to talk of Trump winning Nobel Prize
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The Senate's top leader says it's "premature" to tout President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize in pursuing a peace deal with North Korea.
But Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell chuckled as he mentioned the "chagrin" it would cause the Nobel committee to award Trump the world's most coveted diplomatic prize.
The Republican senator made the comments this week to WHAS-AM in his home state of Kentucky.
U.S. and North Korean officials are continuing talks aimed at salvaging a summit between Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. McConnell says the U.S. should always be "skeptical" when dealing with North Korea, but says it's good that Trump and Kim could meet.
Nassau – Bahamas Press is reporting that Fire Services are at the scene of a major fire in the area of Minnie St [north]. The fire involves several buildings and vehicles. It is the the section where a major lumber yard is located on that street.
All emergency units are on scene.
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Deep in the Heart: Spreading Love Through Meals on Wheels
On this Valentine's Day, North Texans are really spreading the love, touching the lives of seniors who live alone. The created love letters for their Meals on Wheels clients.
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CHULA VISTA, Calif. - Volunteers tracked down a missing dog thought to be lost and hurt after being ejected from vehicle involved in a crash with an alleged drunk driver in Chula Vista.
Gunner, a 7-year-old chocolate lab, was ejected from a vehicle involved in a traffic crash late Saturday night in Chula Vista. The dog was feared hurt, alone and lost in a nearby canyon.
Volunteers jumped in and found the dog Monday and reunited him with his owner. The animal suffered a few scratches, but overall was located in good shape about a mile from accident scene.
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South Korean prosecutors said Monday the daughter of the confidante of disgraced President Park Geun-hye has been arrested in Denmark and authorities are working to get her returned home in connection with a huge corruption scandal.
Park was impeached last month by lawmakers amid public fury over prosecutors’ allegations that the president conspired to allow her longtime friend, Choi Soon-sil, to extort companies and control the government.
Denmark police arrested Choi’s daughter, Chung Yoo-ra, on the weekend on charges of staying their illegally.
South Korea had asked Interpol to search for Chung because she didn’t return home to answer questions about the scandal.
South Korea’s Yonhap news agency reports that Chung, a former member of the national equestrian team, allegedly took advantage of her mother’s relationship with Park to get unwarranted favors from Seoul’s Ewha Womans University.
KALAMAZOO, Mich. - SAVE THE DATE! The 12th annual Western Michigan Women's Basketball Golf Outing is set to be held on Sunday, Aug. 5 at the Pine View Golf Club in Three Rivers, Mich.
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The state of California and city of San Francisco are suing the U.S. Department of Justice over President Donald Trump’s sanctuary city restrictions on public safety grants.
In a news conference Monday, Attorney General Xavier Becerra and City Attorney Dennis Herrera, both Democrats, announced the lawsuit, which makes California the first state to challenge the administration on its sanctuary city policy of denying funds to cities that limit cooperation with enforcement of U.S. immigration laws.
Chicago filed a similar suit last week, arguing that the Trump administration’s bid to withhold public safety grants from so-called sanctuary cities is illegal.
Attorney General Jeff Sessions has said the Trump administration “will not simply give away grant dollars to city governments that proudly violate the rule of law and protect criminal aliens.”
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New Delhi/Mumbai, July 4 (IANS) Airline major Emirates on Wednesday said that it will continue to provide a “Hindu meal” option on its flights.
The development comes a day after Emirates had said that it will discontinue the Hindu meal option.
“Based on feedback from our customers, Emirates confirms we will continue to provide a Hindu meal option, to make it easier for our Hindu customers to identify and request this option,” the airline said in a statement on Wednesday.
“We constantly review our offering, taking into consideration customer uptake and feedback. Food and drink form an integral part of any Emirates flight experience and our menus are created by leading chefs to reflect the culture and preferences of Emirates’ diverse customer base.”
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USA TODAY's Kevin Allen breaks down the biggest surprises from the weekend of playoff hockey and previews the critical game threes taking place tonight. USA TODAY Sports
Dec 12 (Reuters) - Autoliv Inc :
* AUTOLIV DECLARES DIVIDEND AND SETS DATE FOR SHAREHOLDER AGM
* SAYS ‍TODAY DECLARED A QUARTERLY DIVIDEND OF 60 CENTS PER SHARE FOR Q1 2018​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting by Stockholm Newsroom)
Tuesday is Tax Day. Taxes must be filed by midnight.This deadline can be pretty stressful for people. To help them cope, some companies will hand out free stuff Tuesday.McDonalds plans to offer a variety of freebies, from free coffee to quarter pounders for a discount, depending on the location.People can get free Cinnabon-bites at selected Cinnabon stores.Hooters will offer free food for kids ages 12 and under, with the purchase of a regular meal.
Adams Oshiomhole, National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has admitted that the APC-led Federal Government can’t fix Nigeria’s problems in three years.
The former Edo State Governor said the APC-led government can’t resolve the problems created by the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in 16 years.
He said this during the APC South East Mega Rally in Owerri, the Imo State capital, yesterday.
Oshiomhole, however, admitted that all was not well in Nigeria.
According to him, “Those who have spoken before me have spoken concerning all the initiatives and infrastructural projects that are going on in this part of the country.
“This is not to say everything is now fine. It is a journey. We cannot fix in three years what PDP didn’t do in sixteen years.
“What they didn’t fix in 16 years, they said we should have fixed it in three years. And then they said we should stop the blame game.
“If President Buhari is doing what he is doing in the southeast right now, he will certainly do more in 2019.”
Thousands have rallied in favor of Catalonia's referendum -- but there are many who don't want to split with Spain.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — A spokeswoman for Ralphie May says the comedian has died. He was 45.
In a statement Friday, publicist Stacey Pokluda says May died of cardiac arrest. She said he had been fighting pneumonia, which caused him to cancel a few appearances in the past month.
His body was found Friday morning at a private residence in Las Vegas.
On Wednesday, the May was named casino comedian of the year at the Global Gaming Expo. He was booked through the rest of 2017 at Harrah’s Las Vegas.
May, a Tennessee native who was raised in Arkansas, parlayed a second-place finish on TV’s “Last Comic Standing” in 2003 into TV and club appearances.
His publicist said May’s survivors include his wife, Lahna Turner, and children April June and August James.
Amber Rose knows she’s got it, and she’s gonna flaunt it.
And we aren’t mad about this. At all. Not one bit. She captioned the photo “waiting for bae” – who we all know by now is rapper 21 Savage, who has been dating Amber for months now. He is one lucky guy!
NEW YORK (AP) — One reason for the steeliness in Norah O’Donnell’s demeanor the morning after the sexual misconduct accusations against former “CBS This Morning” co-anchor Charlie Rose were revealed became apparent on Monday.
O’Donnell was working on a six-month investigation into sexual assault at the U.S. Air Force Academy, and the first report on what was found aired Monday on “CBS This Morning.” CBS said more than a dozen current and former cadets at the Air Force believe their cases had been mishandled and that they faced retaliation.
She said that her statement on the morning of Nov. 21 that women cannot achieve full equality in the workplace until there is a reckoning on sexual misconduct was affected by what she learned talking to the Air Force cadets.
Boynton Beach will shut down its 15 red light cameras at seven intersections on Dec. 31 at 11:59 p.m. Boynton Beach will shut down its 15 red light cameras at seven intersections on Dec. 31 at 11:59 p.m. The city of Boynton Beach, the final holdout, will shut down its 15 cameras at seven intersections on Dec. 31 at 11:59 p.m. - after five tumultuous years of using them. Several South Florida cities stopped their controversial red-light camera programs after an appellate court ruled in 2014 that Hollywood, and therefore other cities, could not delegate ticket-writing to a third-party vendor.
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West Ham goalkeeper Darren Randolph insists the Hammers' confidence remains intact ahead of their clash with Manchester United.
They host United on Monday after Saturday's 1-0 loss at Leicester ended a three-match winning streak.
Defeat at the King Power Stadium halted their mini revival, which had moved Slaven Bilic's side eight points clear of the Premier League relegation zone.
But Randolph, who was beaten by Islam Slimani for the winner at Leicester, is ready to start another run.
"If we'd won, I'd have said we'd 100 per cent have turned the corner, because it would have put a little bit of extra space between Leicester and us and the other teams below us," he said, speaking to the club's official website.
"It would have been four wins in a row, but it wasn't to be so we'll regroup and get ready for the next one.
"It was a tough start to the season, but the last few results obviously helped us a bit, so we go into the new year and will start fresh and push on again."
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The Falcons earned a bye week in the playoffs by virtue of their prolific offense.
And that also gives offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan a chance to interview for jobs.
Via Albert Breer of TheMMQB.com, Shanahan is tentatively scheduled to interview for the Jaguars opening Friday.
The Jaguars have already interviewed former coach Tom Coughlin, and figure to make a lap through the usual suspects of young, offensive-minded coaches.
The Falcons led the league with 540 points scored this season (33.8 per game), and Shanahan has clearly been a big part of that, which will make him an in-demand name this week while the Falcons wait to see who they’ll play in the divisional round.
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Evgeni Malkin scored and picked up an assist in his return from a lower-body injury, Sidney Crosby got his 999th career point with an assist and the Pittsburgh Penguins rolled by the Vancouver Canucks 4-0 on Tuesday night.
Phil Kessel, Jake Guentzel and Matt Cullen also scored for the Penguins. Matt Murray stopped 29 shots for his third shutout of the season and fourth of his career.
Pittsburgh broke it open with three third-period goals past goalie Ryan Miller. Crosby fed a streaking Guentzel down the slot 2:27 into the third to make it 2-0 and pull Crosby within a point of becoming the 86th player in NHL history to reach 1,000 points.
Miller made 38 saves while under siege for most of the night as the Penguins remained unbeaten in regulation since the All-Star break (5-0-2).
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Board Over Brains: Extreme Home Video
Extreme Home Video!! This video is of a bunch of friends who came together to snowboard in Portland, Columbia River Gorge and Mt. Hood. Everyday we would wake up at the crack of dawn head to the city and go till it got dark. We also filmed some powder days and some local govy spots. This would have never happened if all these people weren’t a part of this. That is why it is call Extreme Home Video! We all radical an we totally a big fam! Producer/Edit Cameron Weeg Videographers Leif Draznin-French Cameron Weeg Alex St. Pierre Drew Bickerstaff Arlan George Riders Taylor Rydman Kai Polendey Casey Tratz Tyler Verigan Nick Dirks Brendon Hupp Andy Glader Casey Mitchell Ian Sullivan Tanner Seymour WIll Bickerstaff Nicky Mcmillen Kevin Cummings Robert Solorio Jeremy Nylund Ty Will Coop Jordan Phinney Jagger Heckman Cameron Weeg Griffin Frigaard Corey Caswell And Friends ENJOY!!
(Reuters) - Outgoing Federal Reserve Bank Chair Janet Yellen said on Friday that solid economic growth, faster wage increases, and a tightening labor market mean the U.S. central bank is likely to need to continue to raise interest rates gradually, as it has signaled it will.
“The economy is growing at a healthy, solid pace,” Yellen said in an interview with PBS NewsHour on the last day of her four-year term. “The job market is strong and inflation is low ... The Federal Reserve has been on a path of gradual rate increases, and if conditions continue as they have been, that process is likely to continue, and as it does we would expect long rates to move up.”
On Saturday she hands the reins to President Donald Trump’s pick to replace her, Governor Jerome Powell. She will stay in Washington as a fellow at the Brookings Institution, the think tank where former Fed Chair Ben Bernanke also works.
For the first time, concession stands at Beaver Stadium will sell Berkey Creamery ice cream, starting with the Nittany Lions’ season opener on Sept. 2. Fans will be able to buy pints of Peachy Paterno, vanilla, chocolate, Death by Chocolate, cookies-n-cream and chocolate chip cookie dough. File photo Nabil K. Mark
The Eastside Eagles will face the Greer Yellow Jackets in the Friday Night Blitz Game of the Week.
Aaron Cheslock will recap all the Week 7 action starting at 10:30 p.m.
The show will feature highlight videos from the following games.
Belton-Honea Path at Pickens.
Byrnes at Boiling Springs
Broome at Newberry
Clinton at Mid-Carolina
Ninety Six at Daniel
Gaffney at Dorman
Westside at Easley
Emerald at Powdersville
Wren at Greenville
Greenwood at Mauldin
Riverside at Hillcrest
Landrum at St. Joseph
Also get score updates, photos, videos, and more on our Friday Night Blitz page during and after the games.
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - Cosmo Lady China Holdings Co Ltd :
* COSMO LADY CHINA-‍INFORMED BY ZHENG YAONAN,CHAIRMAN & CEO,THAT HE ACQUIRED TOTAL OF 463,000 ORDINARY SHARES THROUGH HIS UNIT AT HK$2.7824 PER SHARE​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Police have identified the 27-year-old man who detonated an explosive device strapped to his body in the New York City subway.
Police say Akayed Ullah intentionally exploded the crude device in a passageway under Times Square during the morning rush hour Monday. They say he is in custody. They say the device is a crudely-made pipe bomb.
Authorities called the incident an attempted terrorist attack. Three others suffered minor injuries, including headaches and ringing in the ears.
The suspect had burns on his abdomen and also to his hands.
Law enforcement officials say he was inspired by the Islamic State, but had apparently not had any direct contact with the terror group.
An explosion occurred Monday morning at New York City's Port Authority building.
Multiple ambulances and emergency personnel are heading to the scene.
It is being reported that the building is being evacuated and that several people have been injured.
We will keep you updated as more information becomes available.
DARLENE SUPERVILLE, Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has welcomed families to the White House for the annual Easter Egg Roll.
Speaking on Monday at the popular “egg-stravaganza,” Trump said: “we will be stronger and bigger and better as a nation than ever before.”
Trump was accompanied by his wife, Melania, 11-year-old son Barron and the Easter Bunny.
Thousands of children are expected at the White House for its biggest social event of the year. There had been some hand-wringing over whether the Trump administration would be able to pull off a successful event.
A downsized version of the 139-year-old event has kicked off on the South Lawn.
The White House is expecting more than 21,000 children and adults to attend the festivities. That’s down from the 35,000 people who attended last year.
Trump adds new lawyer to legal team
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump is adding a new lawyer to his legal team in the Russia investigation.
Joseph diGenova, a former United States attorney for the District of Columbia, is scheduled to join the team later this week.
DiGenova has been outspoken in his defense of Trump. He has publicly discussed what he believes is a "brazen plot" to exonerate Hillary Clinton in the email investigation and to "frame" Trump with a "falsely created crime."
DiGenova's addition comes at a sensitive moment in special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia probe, as Trump's attorneys weigh whether Trump should submit to an interview with special counsel Robert Mueller and under what terms.
DiGenova will work with Trump's other lawyers in the Russia investigation, John Dowd and Jay Sekulow.
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A THOUSAND young people from over 110 countries are now in Singapore for Unleash Lab 2018.
They are in town not just to add another notch in the conference schedule for which this city is so favoured. Rather, they are spending eight days from May 30 to June 6 working in small teams to
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Authorities say a 31-year-old Wisconsin man was arrested for driving drunk and fleeing authorities among several charges after leading deputies on a short chase on Sunday in western Wisconsin.
The Barron County Sheriff’s Office says the incident started at about 1 p.m. as a deputy attempted to stop a vehicle on Highway D south of Barron for a traffic violation. The driver didn’t stop, and a chase ensued that reached speeds of about 100 miles per hour.
The driver, identified as Nicholas Mosay of Balsam Lake, Wis., stopped after about 3.5 miles. He was taken into custody and is being held in the Barron County Jail on suspicion of fleeing an officer, operating a motor vehicle while revoked, operating while intoxicated fifth offense, illegally possessing prescription drugs, felony bail jumping and a probation hold.
The incident is under investigation.
EL PASO, Texas (AP) – New Mexico members of a motorcycle gang authorities have labeled a criminal organization has been arrested on firearms charges in El Paso.
The El Paso Times reports that five members of the Bandidos Motorcycle Club were arrested last week after a traffic stop.
Police said all five men were arrested on charges of unlawful carrying of a firearm.
Authorities say the members were in El Paso for the funeral of club chapter leader Juan Martinez Jr., who died after he was shot in a bar fight July 30.
Tensions between the Bandidos and the rival Vagos Motorcycle Club in Santa Fe have forced authorities there to increase patrols.
The FBI says the Bandidos are known as a criminal organization made up of more than 5,000 members and associates.
Queensland Rail's highest paid driver earned almost $200,000 last year and worked the equivalent of six months overtime as the transport provider struggled to plug the gaps left by a staff shortage.
Figures released by the state government show drivers worked hundreds of hours in overtime during the 2016/17 financial year, with some working the equivalent of more than 20 average working weeks on top of their normal shifts.
The top five drivers pocketed between $53,200 to $75,900 over and above their salaries, while the average driver took home an extra $511 a week.
Kuzminskas (calf) will not play Friday against the Wizards, Steve Popper of The Record reports.
Kuzminskas will miss a second straight preseason game, but his sore calf is not considered to be anything serious. His next chance to play will come Sunday against the Nets.
Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits will give away free food and drinks next week to celebrate its newest location in Alabama. The fast-food chain will host a grand opening at 5 a.m. Feb. 20 on 2955 East South Boulevard in Montgomery.
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Youngsters in the Super Kids Club, an after-school program in Broken Bow, attended a demo at Custer Public Power to learn about high-voltage. They saw a demo of a tree branch on an active power line, as well as a glowing pickle being used to conduct electricity from one wire to another. There will be more details in the Oct. 12, 2017 issue of the Custer County Chief.
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Fresh off of a couple of wins at the Emmy Awards, the Golden Globes and the Grammy Awards, singer-songwriter, producer, screenwriter and actor Donald Glover, known by the stage name Childish Gambino, announced the dates for his forthcoming North American tour. The jaunt will also feature Mississippi hip-hop duo Rae Sremmurd.
The tour is stopping in 13 cities across the U.S. including the Forum (3900 W. Manchester Blvd.) in Inglewood on Sept. 26 and is in support of Childish Gambino’s 2016 Grammy Award-winning third album, “Awaken, My Love!” Glover is also busy with his hit comedy-drama series “Atlanta,” which is currently airing its second season, “Atlanta: Robbin’ Season,” on FX.
Tickets for the Inglewood show are $49.50-$129.50 and go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, March 9 at 800-745-3000 or Ticketmaster.com. There’s also a special pre-sale for American Express Card Members that begins at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 6 and it runs through 10 p.m. Thursday, March 8.
Police is now hunting four robbery suspects.
The incident reportedly occurred on Monday night at the best fortune house Chinese restaurant at Monroe Road, Cunupia.
Footage from surveillance cameras shows the owner and customers being robbed and assaulted at around 8:35 pm.
In the video recording the armed men are seen pointing guns at customers ordering them to sit with their hands in the air.
The men then emptied the handbags taking cash and cellphones.
The owner was also made to hand over his earnings.
The footage also shows a male customer attempting to stop the gunmen by throwing a chair.
However he was overcome by the assailants and was kicked and ­beaten on the ground.
The men then escaped.
Central Division Police are continuing investigations.
The gala for SPARCC (Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center) also featured a live auction and dancing to the music of Big Night Out.
Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Corey Kluber delivers in the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Wednesday, May 30, 2018, in Cleveland. Tony Dejak AP Photo
A Florida couple was found dead inside their vehicle on a highway Saturday morning, while their three young children were discovered in the backseat unharmed, police said.
If it wasn’t obvious before, it was during Tuesday night’s State of the Union address – Democrats are offended by President Donald Trump. They are offended by what he says, what he does, what he doesn’t do, legislation he proposes and by every facet of his being. In Congress, they vote against a bill, not because they disagree with what is in it, but simply because it’s something Trump endorses and so they are against it. The tax-cut measure is a perfect example of that. Every Democrat voted no, even though it benefits many Americans, poor, rich and in the middle. To support that statement locally, even though employees of the Journal-Tribune have a mix of political views, after the first payroll implementing the new IRS tax-cut tables was completed last week, everyone’s paycheck increased.
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Among the many striking things that Prince will be remembered for , one of the overarching characteristics of the musical genius was his affinity for the color purple . From his wardrobe and instrument selections to his cult classic 1984 film, Purple Rain , the late, great Purple One has long been associated with the plummy hue.
Now, however, the Kid's predilection for purple is being officially memorialized with a custom color from Pantone made in collaboration with the Prince Estate. Named "Love Symbol #2," referencing the copyrighted icon that he used during the time that he was referred to as the artist formerly known as Prince. The color is inspired by his signature purple Yamaha piano.
In a statement , Troy Carter, Prince's estate's entertainment adviser, emphasized the importance of the color purple to Prince's legacy.
"The color purple was synonymous with who Prince was and will always be. This is an incredible way for his legacy to live on forever," Carter said.
KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) — A Pakistani court has convicted two Chinese nationals for tampering with an ATM machine, sentencing each of them to a year in prison and a fine of around $400.
Akbar Khan, a cybercrimes investigator, said Monday that Zhong Xiaming and Zhong Xianquan were arrested a year ago while attaching a skimming device to an ATM in Karachi. The devices are placed over ATM slots and scan the magnetic strips of cards when customers insert them. They are often used in conjunction with hidden cameras that can film PIN numbers.
Khan says cybercrimes investigators have arrested another six Chinese nationals in recent months who are alleged to have used skimming devices. Similar incidents were reported in other Pakistani cities.
Self-described "American Fascism" group Vanguard Texas, a branch of Vanguard America, has taken credit for hate speech posters found on campus at the University of Texas at Tyler and Tyler Junior College on Sunday. TJC Director of Communications Kim Lessner said a contract labor employee found the posters taped to the windows of Wise Auditorium on Sunday evening and took them down.
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BEIJING, March 31 The president of Bank of China Ltd , the country's fourth-largest lender by assets, said on Friday increasing net interest income this year is "impossible."
Chen Siqing made the comment at a news briefing in Beijing after the bank published earnings results showing the lender's annual profit fell for the first time in at least a decade. (Reporting by Shu Zhang and Matthew Miller; Writing by Engen Tham; Editing by Christopher Cushing)
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The storms today were caused by a cold front that is bulldozing through the Tennessee Valley. The storms have exited the Tennessee Valley, and the threat for dangerous weather has ended. Now the cold front will pass through the Valley, and our temperatures are heading back down toward freezing Wednesday morning and Thursday morning.
Clouds will linger on Tuesday, and we can have some areas of light rain. The rain will increase between 10 PM and noon and will grow more widespread through the evening drive. There may be some wet and slippery spots on the roads, but there is no threat for strong storms.
Temperatures will not change much for Tuesday. Our day will start with lower 50s, and we will hold fairly steady there through noon. We will cool through the 40s in the afternoon.
Feb 13 Incyte Corp :
* European Commission approves once-daily olumiant tablets for treatment of adults with moderate-to-severe active rheumatoid arthritis
* Incyte -as a result of approval of olumiant by European Commission, Incyte becomes eligible to receive a milestone payment of $65 million from Lilly
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Judge OKs $1M Deal In Zurich, Flooring Co. Coverage Row
Law360, Miami (February 2, 2018, 7:12 PM EST) -- A Florida judge signed off Thursday on a $1 million deal to end a dispute over Zurich American’s attempt to dodge coverage of a now-bankrupt flooring business' $2.1 million class action judgment for sending unsolicited faxes.
U.S. Magistrate Judge Amanda Arnold Sansone preliminarily approved the $1 million settlement between the insurer and class representative Robert Dalzell, which will allow class members who say they received unsolicited faxes from Florida-based European Tile and Floors to receive cash payments of $233.75 per fax sent to them with a...
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According to the Detroit Free Press , a man from a town east of Lansing, Michigan has been sentenced for slapping his adult daughter after what she refers to as a "forced exorcism." Last fall, the then-18-year-old daughter of William Watt filed a police report that claimed her dad forcibly slapped her during in argument that was started in part by her family attempting to perform and exorcism on her.
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Transcript for 'Motivated' podcast: How Colin O'Brady climbed seven summits and two poles
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WILLARD, Mo. -(02/14/17) Willard has confirmed cases of mumps in their school district, adding to the growing number of cases in the Ozarks.
Over the weekend, Willard Central Elementary reported a staff member tested positive for mumps. The district said that two other students have shown symptoms, as well, and are currently awaiting their results.
The CDC is still working to determine the cause of the confirmed case. However, they said it could be the result of a vaccination the staff member received three weeks ago.
The school district is working hard to disinfect the school but encourages students to contact their health care provider and get immunized against mumps if they haven’t already.
PanARMENIAN.Net - The Armenian Armed Forces carry out constant combat duty along the entire border, Defense Ministry spokesman Artsrun Hovhannisyan said in response to reports that a new Azerbaijani position has been built near the village of Areni in Armenia’s Vayots Dzor province.
“In the Nakhijevan area, works are proceeding in a normal way, and large-scale military and other works are also being conducted on the sites mentioned in social media. Residents of these villages are well aware of this, they are actively engaged in discussions,” Hovhannisyan said in a Facebook post.
“Our fighting capacity and capabilities are not determined by any single combat position or a single height.”
"Frequent posts in social networks hinder successful operations,” said the spokesman, calling for restraint.
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The EU and the UK made a 'decisive step' towards an agreement on the UK's exit, EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier and Brexit minister Davis Davis said on Monday. They agreed in particular on maintaining citizens' rights during the transition period after Brexit that would end in December 2020. Several issues still need to be discussed, especially the border between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
Castro is hitting just .140 with the Rockies this season hasn't started since May 23.
A hot start at Triple-A earned the versatile infielder a promotion in early May, but he's done little at the plate since joining the big-league team. Castro is making contact at a high 84 percent clip, but he's doing little with the balls he puts in play. The Rockies recently called up Ryan McMahon to fill in for DJ LeMahieu (thumb) at second base, so Castro appears to be relegated to a full-time bench role once again.
If 2017 was the year of the bubble, 2018 stands a good chance of being the year when one or more bursts.
“That we are having a major speculative splurge as this is written is obvious to anyone not captured by vacuous optimism,” wrote John Kenneth Galbraith, who was a far better historian and writer than economist. He penned this for the introduction to the 1997 edition of The Great Crash 1929, early on in the irrational exuberance that would build into the dot-com bubble. But his description is equally apt for manias past...
HOUSTON - A car fire has shut down all lanes of the Katy Freeway westbound at Fry Road.
Houston TranStar says the accident involved six vehicles.
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A young Perth County girl has received a special award after saving her brothers from a house fire.
Hannah Sims was 11 years old and babysitting her two younger brothers when a radio in their house caught fire.
Sims took her brothers outside, to a spot that had been set by their family as an emergency meeting place.
By the time firefighters arrived, much of the house was full of smoke. According to Perth East fire chief Bill Hunter, Sims’ actions saved the lives of her and her brothers.
Sims, now 12, was honoured Thursday with the Fire Chief’s Commendation. She is the first person in Perth East to receive that award.
“Too often, we hear of fires where people didn’t know what to do or simply panicked,” Hunter said in a press release.
“Hannah knew exactly what she needed to do, and did it.”
In a special ceremony, she was presented with a commendation coin and a framed certificate.
Crystal Palace forward Wilfried Zaha has indicated his readiness for the 2018-19 Premier League season.
The Cote d'Ivoire international was part of the Eagles’ squad that trained on Tuesday at Beckenham after the summer break, ahead of their pre-season game against FC Helsingør on July 12.
The 25-year-old played an inspiring role as Roy Hodgson’s men overcame an initial relegation battle to finish 11th in the log last term, scoring nine goals.
On the back of his eye-catching displays, Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur were believed to be interested in the winger but Zaha made clear his intention to continue his stay at Selhurst Park.
And after completing his first training session with the rest of the Palace’ team, the forward took to the social media to announce his preparedness for the upcoming season.
“Back and ready to go,” Zaha tweeted.
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A Polish national has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake with 100 gold biscuits valued at around Rs 65 million this morning, the Sri Lanka Customs Spokesman said.
The suspect had arrived from Dubai onboard flight EK 650 at 8.50am today (31) and was apprehended by Customs officers at the Green Channel of the Arrival Terminal at the airport.
He had attempted to smuggle 100 gold biscuits weighing 10kg into the country by concealing them in his waist belt. The total value of the gold is estimated at around Rs 65 million.
Further investigations are being carried out by Sri Lanka Customs.
Radio host PJ Harding celebrated her birthday on the weekend and there was one surprise that topped all the rest.
Her ZM co-host Jase teed up a First Dates NZ audition for her – without her even knowing.
“Count to ten and take of your blindfold” he says in a video capturing the awkwardness.
Needless to say, PJ was stitched up yet again: “I can’t tell if this is a piss-take or not?”
During her interview, the First Dates producer asks her all sorts of personal questions like when she feels most lonely.
“Sundays and on cold nights,” says PJ.
Also, what kind of awards she’s won:
“I won the kindness cup at primary school, I won the most enthusiastic senior hockey player.”
Harding pretty much dug her own grave when she finished saying:
“I’m pretty flexible on dates…there’s probably nothing I wouldn’t do…that sounds bad, no, I mean I have standards… haha, that just sounds creepy!”
“Oh my god, this is just so embarrassing.”
We hope she finds love, or at least some ‘flexibility’ on her first date!
Some were simply gunned down. But the Kremlin has also employed far more exotic methods, such as radioactive tea, toxic umbrella tips and tainted letters
A total of 19 banks posted AED 10.7 billion in net profit, a 12.3 percent growth from AED 9.52 billion during the same period in 2017. The improved banking performance during the Q1 of the year has been attributed to rising oil prices which reflected positively on all economic sectors since the beginning of the year.
Of the 19 banks, seven banks listed on the Dubai Financial Market made net profits of AED 4.7 billion during Q1 2018, a growth of 27 per cent from 3.7 billion, during the same period last year and 12 banks listed on the capital's bourse booked AED 6.00 billion in net profit during the same monitored period, an increase of 3.4 per cent from AED 5.82 billion in 2017, WAM reported.
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) came first with profits surging to AED 3.00 billion from AED 2.92 during the same period last year.
Emirates NBD came second with AED 2.38 billion net profit, up 27 per cent from the same period last year.
What is it?
Probably the biggest, most-anticipated games of rugby league on the Australian sport's calendar as Queensland and New South Wales renew hostilities in the annual State of Origin series.
When is it?
Game one of the three-match series takes place on Wednesday June 6.
The second match is on Sunday June 24 before the series comes to its conclusion in Brisbane on Wednesday July 11.
Where is it?
The series will be split between venues in Queensland and New South Wales, but the opener takes place at the famous Melbourne Cricket Ground, Queensland.
What time is kick off?
Origin game one starts at 8pm Australian Eastern time, which equates to 11am UK time.
A fine, summery evening for most of us and for many, a very mild night - more so across the south and south-east where it'll feel quite muggy. More of a breeze to the north and west.
A warm start on Thursday as the sunshine gets to work with highs of 23-24C for southern locations earlier on in the day.
More cloud rolling from north to south but not enough to spoil things - many will have a dry, bright end to the day. With the thicker cloud, a few passing showers. Showers and longer downpours will generally be most frequent through Scotland and further north it'll feel a little cooler with the breezy conditions.
April 6 Tata Motors Ltd
* Says Tata Motors receives order for 500 buses from Ivory Coast
* Says buses are being financed under Exim Bank of India for operation by SOTRA
* Says recently handed over first lot of 117 buses to SOTRA in Côte D'ivoire's economic capital, Abidjan Source text - (After having bagged an order for 500 new next-generation low-floor Urban city buses from the Ivory Coast, Tata Motors recently handed over the first lot of 117 buses to SOTRA in Côte d’Ivoire’s economic capital, Abidjan. The buses are being financed under the EXIM Bank of India for operation by SOTRA – Abidjan Transport Company.) Further company coverage:
HUBBARD, Ohio (WYTV) – Big games from Davion Daniels and Tyreq Moorer led Hubbard past Jefferson, 54-7, on Friday.
Daniels — who totaled 369 yards of offense — scored on 17-yard touchdown run, while he also has TD passes of 78, 63 and 81 yards.
Moorer caught the 78-yard TD pass, and Ray Minniti hauled in the 63 and 81-yard TD catches.
Moorer also scored on a 14-yard TD run late in the first to make it 27-7. He then added TD runs of 4 and 54 yards to add to the blowout.
Moorer finished with 253 yards on just eight touches.
Minniti finished with four catches for 161 yards.
In all, Hubbard finished with 577 total yards.
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WAUKESHA, Wis. (AP) - Waukesha officials are facing opposition for their plan to pipe in drinking water from Lake Michigan.
Wisconsin Public Radio reports the Great Lakes and Saint Lawrence Cities Initiative, a group of U.S. and Canadian mayors, has asked the Great Lakes Compact Council, which represents surrounding states, for a rehearing on the council's decision to approve the diversion last June.
The city would be the first community outside the Great Lakes Basin to get lake water under terms of an agreement approved in 2008 called the Great Lakes Compact, which allows cities in counties that straddle the basin to apply for Great Lakes water.
The initiative's executive director, David Ullrich, says the coalition's concerns center around the substance of the Council's decision, the procedures used and the standards applied in making the decision.
One more time: What is your bridge closure travel plan?
Bicycle.
Carpool.
Bus.
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So, what was the ultimate gift Kyrie gave his father?
An INCREDIBLE makeover of his father’s home in New Jersey.
The makeover appeared on Ashton Kutcher’s online series “My Houzz” as Kyrie and his siblings teamed up together to renovate the home.
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YEREVAN, APRIL 14, ARMENPRESS. Former Armenian national football team member and forward at the American “Real Salt Lake” club Yura Movsisyan has urged his friends to watch Armenian Genocide-themed film “The Promise”.
“Armenpress” reports the footballer posted footage on his Facebook page, urging to visit cinema houses on April 21 and to watch “The Promise” film.
“At last the truth about Armenian Genocide is available at cinemas”, Movsisyan said.
HARARE - President Emmerson Mnangagwa has uncovered a plot within his fractured Zanu PF party to impeach him in the event that he wins the presidential race in July this year, the Daily News heard yesterday.
David Tepper's Appaloosa Management and three other hedge funds took new stakes in Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba in the second quarter, according to the latest quarterly filings.
Appaloosa disclosed a 3.7 million stake in shares of Alibaba, according to a Monday filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Dan Loeb's Third Point bought 4.5 million shares, according to a Friday filing.
During an interview with the cast of Ocean’s 8 Xilla Valentine asked Awkafina if she took Sandra Bullock and Cate Blanchett to the bodega for a New York classic. The Chopped Cheese Sandwich.
Ocean’s 8 starring Rihanna and Sandra Bullock hits theaters this weekend.
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ANTIOCH — An armed man attempted to hold up a convenience store on Christmas morning, but was thwarted by his inability to open a cash register, police said.
The suspect, who wasn’t located, reportedly spent about 30 minutes in the restroom of a 7-Eleven on East 18th street about 7:15 Christmas morning, before pulling a gun on the store’s clerk, police said.
The clerk ran into the store’s back room and locked himself inside, according to Antioch police. Meanwhile, the suspect attempted to open the cash register, but ran away after he was unsuccessful.
Antioch police searched the area but could not find the robber. The store’s employees reported that nothing was stolen, police said.
The incident was not publicly disclosed until Saturday, when authorities released information about it in the city manager’s weekly report.
The World Bank has agreed to give Nigeria a $2.5bn loan to support the budget.
According to leading economic website, Business Day, the first tranche of $1.5bn will be released following Forex reforms by the Central Bank of Nigeria.
BREAKING: @WorldBank agrees to $2.5bn #budget support for Nigeria. First tranche of $1.5bn tied to CBN reform of FX market via @MyBankRateNG — BusinessDay Online (@BusinessDayNg) February 15, 2017
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SAN DIEGO (CBS 8) — Someone is celebrating their 53rd birthday this month.
His name is Sam. He's huge, but how huge - is the question you need to answer.
If you can guess how much Sam the giant Galapagos tortoise weighs, you could get a free annual pass to the San Diego Botanic Garden - which is hosting its Spring Planting Jubilee this weekend.
Residents of San Diego, Orange and Riverside County can email their guess on how much Sam weighs to guesssamsweight@sdbgarden.org.
CBS News 8's Ashley Jacobs reported from Encinitas giving everyone a close look at him.
Mr. Vegas to release Gospel Album, Soul Therapy
Jamaican dancehall artist, Mr. Vegas is releasing a new track off of his gospel album “Soul Therapy”, which is set to be released in February says it “will be well received. It has a very strong message that many people can relate to,” he said.
His upcoming release of “All That & More” will be officially released on Friday and is produced on the MV Music label. Its rhythm was created by Dutch musician Rowen Reecks. An accompanying video is slated for the end of this month.
The Lehighton Ambulance Association has received a $70,455 Operations and Safety grant to purchase five automatic battery-powered chest compression devices. State Rep. Matt Cartwright announced last week that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security awarded the ambulance association with an Assistance to Firefighters Grant.
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LAWSONVILLE, N.C. – Crews from more than 20 departments are on the scene of a large fire in Stokes County.
Crews were called to the fire, reported at 2655 Piney Grove Church Road, at about 1:15 p.m. Saturday. No injuries have been reported.
Firefighters from Stokes, Rockingham and Forsyth counties are all on the scene.
DRAW REVIEW: HC Lokomotiva Zagreb will host the first leg of the Women's Challenge Cup Final on 6/7 May.
Finals' first leg on home ground go to HC Lokomotiva Zagreb
The home rights for the Women's Challenge Cup Final between HC Lokomotiva Zagreb and H 65 Höörs HK were determined in the EHF Office in Vienna on Tuesday 18 April.
On 6/7 May HC Lokomotiva Zagreb will host the first leg against the Swedish team, while H 65 Höörs HK will play the return leg in front of the home crowd just one week later.
The playing times will be announced soon.
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Eau Claire (WQOW) - Monday night is the night millions of people have been anticipating for months, as a love story comes to fruition on ABC's The Bachelor right here on WQOW.
Fans all across the Chippewa Valley were excited, so Lasker Jewelers and Grizzly's teamed up for a Bachelor watch party.
As a part of the event, Nicole Lasker, owner of Lasker Jewelers, is asking for the public to bring in gently used prom dresses so anyone can attend prom regardless of finances.
Lasker Jewelers is teaming up with Once Upon a Prom for the donation. You can donate your prom dress until March 27.
From Florida, across Alabama, Mississippi and into Louisiana, early explorers established what is now America.
Through time, people traveled by boat, horse, rails and by the 20th century automobiles.
A new book details what became known as the Old Spanish trail.
BYRON, Calif. (AP)  Fire officials say crews are battling seven vegetation fires in Northern California being fueled by strong winds.
The fires in are burning along Byron Highway near Clifton Court Forebay, a reservoir in the San Joaquin River Delta region.
The East Contra Costa Fire Protection District says in a Facebook post that Alameda County Fire is also helping fight the blazes that started Wednesday afternoon. A Cal Fire helicopter is also assisting with water drops.
Aerial images being broadcast online by KTVU show several large, barn-like structures gutted and smoldering.
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A $48M State Department grant to a for-profit company for IED and other bomb removal in Syria was rushed in the final days of the Obama administration.
The Nueces County Medical Examiners Office confirmed Wednesday the identity of the victim in a fatal crash Monday at the intersection of Staples and McArdle.
According to officers, the driver was speeding north of McArdle on Staples Street and went across the median into oncoming traffic, sideswiping another vehicle. The impact resulted in a near head-on collision.
MORE: Man dies in fatal crash on Staples
The driver that was killed at the scene of the accident was identified as 37-year-old Eduardo Ochoa III.
Passengers in the other vehicle involved in the crash were checked out by medical staff for minor injuries.
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March 31Julong Co Ltd :
* Sees Q1 FY 2017 net profit to increase by 40 percent to 60 percent, or to be 14.8 million yuan to 16.9 million yuan
* Says Q1 FY 2016 net profit was 10.5 million yuan
* The reasons for the forecast are smoothly working of business and effective cost control
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Asmara — The National Council of Eritrean Americans annual conference that was held from 8 to 11 August in Seattle under the theme "Engagement of Generations for Developmental Partnership" concluded with enthusiasm.
In a message he sent from Asmara, Mr. Yemane Ghebreab, head of Political Affairs at the PFDJ, congratulated the participants for successfully concluding the conference.
In the same vein, Mr. Berhane Ghebrehiwet, Charge d'Affairs at the Eritrean Embassy in the United States, provided detailed briefings on the objective situation in the homeland and called for strengthening participation in the national development endeavors.
Following extensive discussions on the reports presented, the participants reiterated readiness to strengthen organizational capacity of the national associations and participation in the national development drives.
According to report, different representatives of the national associations from across the United States and invited guests participated in the congress.
Get ready to add this song to your summer 2018 playlist.
Justin Timberlake has dropped a groovy new tune titled, “SoulMate,” and according to the song’s first lyric, “Summer starts now.”
This is Timberlake’s first single since his fifth studio album, “Man of the Woods” and marks a return to his pop roots.
Some of the upbeat and catchy lyrics include, “I love your heartbeat givin’ me rhythm/And I can feel your frequency, so unique/In other words, such a freak, set me free.”
Timberlake wrote in an Instagram post that the song came together quickly over the past week, “Bahama Sessions — “SoulMate”, written: June 26th, final mix: July 3rd.”
× Hotel addition at downtown Masonic center gains city historic approval
MILWAUKEE — City officials have approved plans to build a 14-story hotel on top of the Humphrey Scottish Rite Masonic Center in downtown Milwaukee.
The project would turn the building on Van Buren into a 230-room, four-star hotel.
The existing building would be preserved and opened to the general public with restaurants and a rooftop beer garden.
Milwaukee’s Historic Preservation Commission approved the plans on a 4-1 vote with conditions that developers work with city preservation staff.
CLICK HERE for more on this story via the Milwaukee Business Journal.
John Zalsman and David Hughes have each been charged with one count of obstruction of law enforcement. (Wyandotte County)
Two maintenance workers at a Kansas City, KS water park where a boy was decapitated have been indicted in the case.
The indictments unsealed Wednesday charge David Hughes and John Zalsman with obstruction of justice. Both men pleaded not guilty Wednesday in Wyandotte County Court.
Hughes was maintenance supervisor at the Schlitterbahn water park, and Zalsman was on the maintenance staff.
Ten-year-old Caleb Schwab was killed while riding the 17-story Verruckt waterslide in July 2016.
The Kansas City Star reports the indictment involves whether a brake mat meant to slow the rafts on the Verruckt was repaired after it fell off days before Caleb was killed.
The men allegedly told Kansas Bureau of Investigation agents the brake mat never existed but the indictment says a video showed it had been on the ride.
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The Castlegar and District Community Services Society will upgrade four of their residential units.
Executive director Kristen Johnson says they’ll be getting new insulation and furnace repairs.
This is possible thanks to a $22,000 Columbia Basin Trust energy retrofit grant.
That will cover most of the project’s $26,000 price tag
× Building Materials Spark Fire Near Construction Business in Dickson City
DICKSON CITY — Crews are battling a fire at a construction business in Lackawanna County Friday night.
The smoke and flames were shooting up from Valvano’s construction site on Main Street in Dickson City.
The fire sparked just after 10 p.m.
County officials tell WNEP building materials on the property are on fire and the flames are growing closer to the building.
So far, no reports of any injuries at this fire in Lackawanna County.
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Relatives say Jamel Marcus Parker, 31, disappeared Sunday morning after a night with friends. Police say he was last seen between 3 a.m. and 3:30 a.m., running in the 1500 block of Broadway Avenue NW.
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The supremacy wars between governors and senators played out again during the official opening of the Annual Devolution Conference in Kakamega county with senate majority leader Kipchumba Murkomen accusing the county chiefs of high-handedness.
Amid cheers from members of the county assembly, Murkomen and his Kakamega counterpart Cleophas Malala accused governors of stifling the voice of ward representatives and vowed to support a proposed bill by Murang’a Senator Irung’u Kang’ata seeking to establish a ward development fund to facilitate development in the wards.
Governors have dismissed the claims accusing senators of malice.
England and Ireland are the two leading teams in the Six Nations 2018
Since Italy’s inclusion in the tournament in 2000, England have won the title six times, more than any other side, including three of the first four.
However, they have never managed to do it three times in a row with France denying them in 2002.
France, Wales and Ireland have all won back-to-back Six Nations since but not one of them has managed to complete the hat-trick.
But Eddie Jones’ England have just one defeat since 2015 on their card, a remarkable run of wins, and start the tournament even-money favourites to make it three trophies in a row.
SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of – The top U.S. military officer is warning during a trip to Seoul that the United States is ready to use the “full range” of its military capabilities to defend itself and its allies from North Korea.
A spokesman says Marine Corps Gen. Joseph Dunford also told his South Korean counterparts Monday that the North’s missiles and nukes threaten the world.
Dunford, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is also meeting with South Korean President Moon Jae-in. He will then travel to Japan and China.
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The trip follows a week in which President Donald Trump waged a war of words with North Korea, declaring the U.S. military “locked and loaded.”
North Korea, meanwhile, has threatened to lob four intermediate-range missiles into the waters near the U.S. territory of Guam.
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A mystery passer-by helped rescue a child from the first-floor window of a blazing Southsea home.
The father of two-year-old Hayley Allison passed the child down to the tall man, who left the scene before anyone got his name.
Firemen said Mr and Mrs Paul Allison and their daughter had a ‘miraculous escape’ from their home at Jubilee Road.
They also praised the actions of the couple’s neighbour Peter Pitt who raised the alarm and raced to the family’s aid.
Station officer Mick Russell said Mr Pitt undoubtedly saved the lives of his neighbours who had been asleep, unaware of the fire raging in their lounge.
Mr Allison, his wife Diane, and Hayley were taken to hospital suffering from the effects of inhaling the smoke.
Firefighters were investigating the cause of the fire.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Yonghui Superstores Co Ltd:
* SAYS TENCENT‘S AFFILIATE PLANS TO BUY 5 PERCENT STAKE IN THE COMPANY
* SAYS TENCENT‘S AFFILIATE AIMS TO OWN 15 PERCENT STAKE IN ITS TECH UNIT VIA CAPITAL BOOST
* SAYS SHARE TRADE REMAINS SUSPENDED Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2yeSIgU Further company coverage: (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
A new study shows that people who drink have a lot more bad bacteria and far fewer good bacteria in their mouths compared to people who don’t drink alcoholic beverages.
Researchers from New York University found that having as little as one alcoholic drink per day can increase the number of bad bacteria and reduce the number of good bacteria in the mouth. The more people drank, the worse the balance of good bacteria to bad.
The researchers noted that good mouth bacteria control the growth of those that are harmful. Too many harmful bacteria are known to lead to gum disease, heart problems, and even some cancers.
The study is published in yesterday’s edition of the journal “Microbiome.”
March 30 Tsinghua Unigroup:
* Says media reports of it bidding for Toshiba Corp's chip business are pure rumours and groundless, according to a statement on its website
* Says it "never participated in the bid and related matters" Source text in Chinese: here Further company coverage: (Reporting by Sijia Jiang)
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BENTON, IL (KPLR) - There’s a big winner in a small town. The winning ticket for Monday’s $11,250,000 Illinois lottery jackpot was sold at a Circle K in Benton, IL.
“It’s a total shock,” said one resident. “I’m glad somebody finally won from Benton.”
As of Tuesday night, there was no word from lottery officials about a winner stepping forward. Many of the residents we talked with said a winning ticket could do a lot of good in the Franklin County community.
“Here in this little community for someone to get that ticket would just be absolutely awesome,” said State Rep. Dave Severin, (R) Benton.
He said the state has lost so many jobs he hopes the winner doesn’t forget where they bought their ticket.
“People in southern Illinois are very awesome people, very caring and giving. This community takes care of each other,” said Severin.
One resident hoped the winner would donate money to the food pantries in Benton and the school district.
BLM Jettisons Obama-Era's Sage-Grouse Habitat Mining Bar
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 2:45 PM EDT) -- The Bureau of Land Management said Thursday that the Obama-era efforts to preserve the sage-grouse by protecting 10 million acres in the West were not necessary and are being reversed, arguing that allowing mining would only have an impact on a small and insignificant portion of the bird’s habitat.
The bureau said that mining does not need to be prohibited in order to protect the sage-grouse, a large ground-dwelling bird whose numbers have been dwindling. In addition, the BLM asked the public for input as it considers amending...
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All U.S. currency bears the motto "In God We Trust." But there's nothing homogeneous about how - or whether - Americans embrace that conviction in their personal lives.
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MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A Wisconsin man convicted in a homicide featured on the "Making a Murderer" documentary has asked a judge to toss out her ruling that he doesn't deserve a new trial.
Sheboygan County Circuit Judge Angela Sutkiewicz rejected Steven Avery's request for a new trial on Tuesday, saying he had failed to establish any grounds to warrant a new proceeding.
Avery's attorney Kathleen Zellner filed a motion with Sutkiewicz on Friday seeking to vacate the ruling, arguing her analysis of the evidence hasn't been completed.
Avery was sentenced to life in prison after he was convicted of first-degree intentional homicide in the 2005 death of Teresa Halbach, a 25-year-old photographer.
Avery maintains police framed him. The case gained national attention in 2015 after it was featured in the Netflix documentary.
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THE JIB IS UP Using A Small Crane To Move A Sizable Boat Motor Is Not A Good Idea
That said, perhaps this would have worked if they had a different driver behind the wheel.
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Dolphins cheerleader, Alexandra, is your host on today's Dolphins Daily. Watch as she gets you ready for the Dolphins week 5 matchup with the Tennessee Titans.
Tom Brady may be 40 years old, but he is still the best quarterback in the world.
Through the first 12 games of the season, Brady has thrown 26 touchdown passes, behind only Carson Wentz (33) and Russell Wilson (29). Both of those players have played one more game than Brady, and Wentz is now out for the season with a knee injury. That means, Brady has a good shot to lead the NFL in touchdowns for the second time in three seasons.
More impressively, Brady has thrown just four interceptions. In the three seasons since Brady turned 38, he leads the NFL with 90 touchdown passes and has thrown just 13 interceptions, for an incredible 6.92 TD-to-INT ratio. Aaron Rodgers is the only other QB (min. 1,300 attempts) with a ratio even half as good, and even his ratio is 2.25 less than Brady's. Not bad for a QB who should be retired by now.
Two persons were killed and seven others were injured when the car they were travelling in overturned on the Yamuna Expressway, police said on Wednesday. The accident occurred Tuesday night when the front-wheel tyre of the Delhi-bound car burst and collided with the divider, a police officer said.
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“Two persons including a woman died on the spot and seven injured have been rushed to a hospital here,” police said.
The deceased have been identified as Suvita Devi (48) and Tapas kumar (32).
Two of the injured persons are in a critical condition, a hospital official said.
Twice will be promoting the summer sale campaign of Japan's department store chain Shibuya 109, JYP Entertainment said Wednesday. The members of JYP's multinational group were recently selected as the models for the chain's "109 Summer Sale" campaign for 2017.
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Appeal Court clears Orubebe, nullifies CCT’s false asset declaration ruling
The Appeal Court says the former minister broke no law.
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Former President George H.W. Bush's hospitalization a day after wife Barbara's funeral has raised questions about whether stress or a broken heart played a role.
Doctors said Tuesday that medical problems in a surviving spouse may not be due to stress, but it's a good time to give extra support and care.
The 93-year-old former president has an infection that spread to his bloodstream, and he is being treated at a Houston hospital.
Stress can weaken the immune system, making it harder to fight off infections. Sudden shock also can trigger a heart attack or a similar condition called broken heart syndrome.
Barbara Bush died last week at age 92.
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Teen clothing store, rue21, is set to close 400 stores nationwide, including 14 Alabama locations according to our news partners at AL.com.
The retailer confirmed the news Saturday in a post on their Facebook page.
The following stores are set to close in Alabama:
Alabaster – Colonial Promenade
Athens – French Farms Pavilion
Bessemer – Colonial Promenade Tannehill
Birmingham – Promenade of Tutwiler Farms
Cullman – Cullman Shopping Center
Fultondale – Colonial Promenade Fultondale
Huntsville – Valley Bend at Jones Farm
Irondale – Eastwood Village
Madison – Heritage Square
Montgomery – Eastdale Mall
Montgomery – Eastchase Plaza
Prattville – Premiere Place Shopping Center
Saraland – Saraland Gateway Centre
Scottsboro – Scottsboro Marketplace
There isn’t a set time for when the stores will close. Rue21 has not announced if it will pursue bankruptcy protection in order to pay a debt load of nearly $1 billion.
Are you getting married soon and looking for ideas to decorate your bedroom? Then you’ve come to the right place because, I got you 25 inspirational photos that will help newlyweds decorate their bedroom.
Since this is your first bedroom to share with your loved one, you need to look into details and pick everything together. Meeting halfway is the best way to come up with the perfect newlywed’s bedroom. So brides and grooms, look into a lot of different bedroom styles before you start deciding which one you like the most. Whether it’s contemporary, bohemian or even vintage, you’ll find many styles that could appeal to you. So scroll down to see 25 photos to inspire your new bedroom in your new home!
Tarzan Tree Service is a tree removal business that serves Virginia Beach and its nearby towns. The company offers a variety of different professional and quality tree services in Chesapeake , VA, and surrounding areas, including tree trimming and pruning.
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In the ultra-competitive world of college football recruiting, there are no days off. Every coach is looking across the nation to continue building their respective programs; and the cornerstone of...
Mark Hemsley was in a very different position the last time European lawmakers put the region’s traders on red alert.
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London - A British man who planned a neo-Nazi-inspired machete attack on a gay pride event has been sentenced to an indefinite stay in a psychiatric hospital.
Ethan Stables was arrested in June 2017 as he walked toward a pub in his hometown of Barrow-in-Furness, northwest England, on what prosecutors said was a reconnaissance trip. Police found an axe, a machete and a swastika flag at his home.
Prosecutors said Stables had posted on Facebook that he wanted to "slaughter every single one of the gay bastards."
Defence lawyers said the 20-year-old, who has an autism spectrum disorder, had been brainwashed by right-wing extremists. But he was convicted in February of preparing an act of terrorism.
Passing sentence Wednesday, Judge Peter Collier said Stables posed "a very real risk to the public."
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New Hampshire motorists whose vehicles get more than 50 miles per gallon could soon face a new $77 annual fee. And those who drive all-electric cars would have to pay $123 each year.
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U.S. Marine Corps Col. Joseph M. Murray, left, commander, Marine Corps Base (MCB) Quantico, shakes the hand of Maj. Robert J. Crawford Jr., staff secretary for the commander, Marine Corps Installations Capitol Region, during Crawford’s retirement ceremony at The Clubs at Quantico on MCB Quantico, Va., Jan. 31, 2017. Crawford retired after 23 years of honorable military service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brian Domzalski)
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Harrysong denies ‘secret marriage’ to Niger Delta ex-beauty queen
One of Nigeria’s most well-known artistes, Harrysong has not been romantically linked to any lady up until now.
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Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has handed Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang a first Gunners start in Saturday evening's clash with Everton.
There had been doubts that the club record £56m arrival from Borussia Dortmund would be thrown in from the start against the Merseysiders after he suffered an illness, but Wenger opted to start him in attack and leave Alexandre Lacazette on the bench.
The French boss also gave Henrikh Mkhitaryan a first Gunners start after he made his debut from the bench in the 3-1 defeat to Swansea in midweek.
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Everton give a debut to Manchester City loanee Eliaquim Mangala, while Theo Walcott starts for the Blues against his former club.
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May 3 PNC Financial Services Group Inc:
* Effective for Q1 of 2017, co realigned its segments & has changed basis of presentation of its segments - SEC filing
* Residential Mortgage Banking segment was combined into Retail Banking from realignment - SEC filing
* The Non-Strategic Assets Portfolio segment was eliminated Source text: (bit.ly/2p6AUjn) Further company coverage:
For retailers, the "season of giving" gave way to the "season of returns" on Monday. That was the case at Academy Sports in Terre Haute, IN.
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This year from 25-29 June, the Rosary Shrine in London organised a pilgrimage to Lourdes, where Our Lady the Immaculate Conception appeared to St Bernadette 160 years ago. Source: Lawrence OP on Flic… More
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Baby goats and wine at yoga class? We're not kidding
Owners of Critter Creek Farm and Cat's Paw Winery, both in Rock Hill, teamed up Saturday for a "baby goat yoga" class, which drew dozens of yogis from as far away as Alabama and West Virginia. A yoga instructor led the class as baby goats played, relaxed and climbed on participants. The farm and winery will continue goat yoga through May.
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When Jennifer Morrison announced in May that she would be leaving Once Upon a Time as a series regular, the 38-year-old actress revealed that she "agreed to appear in one episode" in the ABC drama's newly rebooted seventh season.
Morrison will make her return as Emma Swan in episode 702, airing next Friday, Oct. 13 -- and ET has your first look at the highly anticipated homecoming!
(We hope you're all fully freaking out because this one is definitely worth the wait.)
The sneak peek clip, which was first screened for the crowd at the Once Upon a Time panel at New Your Comic-Con on Friday, takes place "years ago" in Storybrooke.
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - GMS Inc:
* GMS INC FILES FOR POTENTIAL STOCK SHELF; SIZE NOT DISCLOSED - SEC FILING Source text for Eikon: (bit.ly/2BW3avV) Further company coverage:
Day is Oregon's answer to the experimentalists of the famed Loire and Jura regions of France. She makes wines that challenge boundaries while remaining eminently drinkable, in a kaleidoscope of styles. Her complicated, beguiling cab franc/cot blend (that's malbec to you gauchos) takes eons to unfold in the glass. Her sparkling Oregon lambrusco, dubbed "Papacito," was one of the best Oregon wines we drank last year—fruit-driven but dry, savory and chock-full of minerals, evocative of blood and charcuterie. A new wine, Vin de Days Blanc, dropped just a few weeks ago, bringing together pinot blanc, pinot gris, riesling, muscat and Müller-Thurgau in a wine based on the field blends of Alsace.
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SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Attorney General Hector Balderas is scheduled to unveil a new initiative to combat labor trafficking.
It is a form of modern-day slavery that is common with farm workers and factory workers, often including illegal immigrants.
Balderas says labor trafficking occurs in New Mexico at a much higher rate than what is being reported.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — A spokeswoman says Democratic Rep. Steny Hoyer of Maryland is being treated at a Washington hospital for pneumonia but is expected to recover quickly.
Spokeswoman Katie Grant said Wednesday in an emailed statement that the congressman was being treated with antibiotics and resting after being admitted to The George Washington University Hospital a day earlier.
Grant says the 79-year-old Hoyer was diagnosed with pneumococcal pneumonia.
She says Hoyer, the No. 2 House Democrat, looks forward to being back at work “very soon.”
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Grain futures were lower Monday in early trading on the Chicago Board of Trade.
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Wheat for Sept delivery was lower 7.20 cents at $4.32 a bushel; Sept corn was down 4 cents at $3.5660 a bushel; Sept oats lost 6.20 cents at $2.5760 a bushel while August soybeans was down 10.20 cents to $9.2520 a bushel.
Beef higher and pork mixed on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.
August live cattle was .28 cent higher at $1.10 a pound; August feeder cattle gained .28 cent at $1.4205 a pound; August lean hogs was .05 cent lower at $.8460 a pound.
You've probably been feeling a little off balance ever since he popped the question, what with that shiny new addition to your left hand and all. What better way to restore your equilibrium than with a dazzling little something for your other hand? Jamie Joseph combines vibrant gemstones in unusual organic shapes with gold, silver, platinum and diamonds to create what could be the perfect addition to your collection.
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Israel breached South Africa's Davis Cup fortress in Pretoria yesterday as they fought back from 1-2 down to take the tie 3-2.
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has signed legislation that would help people with deadly diseases try experimental treatments.
Trump signed the Right to Try bill on Wednesday. He called it a “fundamental freedom” that will provide hope and save lives.
The bill cleared the House last week following an emotional debate in which Republicans said it would help thousands of people in search of hope. Many Democrats said the measure was dangerous and would give patients false hope.
Trump embraced the plan during his State of the Union address, saying people who are terminally ill shouldn’t have to leave the country to seek cures.
The measure gives people diagnosed with life-threatening conditions who have exhausted treatment options access to unproven drugs without needing permission from the Food and Drug Administration.
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May 2 Tredegar Corp
* Tredegar reports first-quarter 2017 results
* Q1 earnings per share $0.18 from continuing operations excluding items
* Q1 earnings per share $0.11
* Tredegar Corp - North American facility consolidation is expected to be completed in second half of 2017
* Tredegar - once North American facility consolidation is complete, annualized pretax cash cost savings are expected to be approximately $5-6 million
* Qtrly sales $221 million versus $207.3 million
* Tredegar Corp - total pretax cash expenditures for north american facility consolidation expected to be approximately $17 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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A rural Eau Claire man is accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of tools on 2 occasions from the Confluence Arts Center construction site.
36-year old Shawn Lanier is charged with 10 felonies, which include 6 counts of bail jumping and 2 counts each of burglary and theft. He is also charged with 2 misdemeanor counts of theft.
According to the criminal complaint, a Market and Johnson trailer at the downtown construction site was burglarized October 20th. Tools valued at $2,400 were taken. Tools valued at $6,100 and owned by 3 different businesses were taken November 2nd from the same work site. On November 4th, authorities found Lanier at a storage unit in Lake Hallie. Some of the stolen items from the Confluence Arts Center site were found in the storage unit.
CLEVELAND >> Authorities say a 29-year-old man has been charged with aggravated murder for killing a couple at their used car lot in Cleveland after matching his DNA to evidence gathered at the crime scene.
Records show 29-year-old Joseph McAlpine was arrested and charged Tuesday for fatally shooting 47-year-old Michael Kuznik and 46-year-old Trina Tomola in April.
McAlpine has not appeared in court. An online court docket doesn’t indicate if he has an attorney.
The couple was found by their 19-year-old son. Both were shot in the head.
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Police say two cars, surveillance equipment and computers containing business records were taken from the business. The family’s dog also was killed.
Cleveland.com reports McAlpine was released from prison last year after serving nine years for robbing a pregnant woman at knifepoint.
If you like eating out, 2016 was a big year for restaurants. Dozens opened across West Michigan.
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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP)  The case against a Gillette Stadium worker who had been charged with emailing a threat to blow up the home of the New England Patriots has been dropped by prosecutors in Massachusetts.
The Sun Chronicle reports that a spokesman for Norfolk County District Attorney Michael Morrissey said in a statement Monday the case against 26-year-old Ryan Ringuette was dropped amid doubts about his guilt.
The Attleboro man was arrested in August amid a dispute with his then-girlfriend, who was charged with lying to police about her access to Ringuette's email account. Her case is still pending.
Ringuette worked part-time for the company that provides security and guest services at the stadium.
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Authorities say he had no access to bomb-making materials.
His lawyer did not return a call for comment.
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A memorial service celebrating the life of Robert Earle "Bob" Stone was held on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017, at the First Presbyterian Church of Clifton.
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URBANA — The outdoor activities planned for Urbana’s First Fridays Festival this evening are being moved indoors due to rain.
Those things that would normally occur outside on Main Street between Race and Broadway are being moved indoors to Lincoln Square Village this Friday only.
The event gets underway around 5 p.m., according to Imbibe Urbana spokeswoman Kristin Walters. Participating businesses will still do their promotions at their own sites.
The Women of Urbana fashion show, featuring Mayor Diane Marlin and several other city employees, begins at 5:30 p.m. and is expected to last about 45 minutes, Walters said.
An after-party will be held in the space in Lincoln Square formerly occupied by Art Mart.
CHICAGO (CBS) — Chicago’s Father Michael Pfleger insists that despite threats of arrests, he still plans to shut down the Dan Ryan Expressway on Saturday.
“We are going to continue to take it up a notch until we get responses,” said Pfleger. “And if people are inconvenienced, well a lot of people are inconvenienced last night when they got shot and when they got killed.”
Pfleger, other clergy, community leaders and young people said they’ll walk down the ramp on 79th Street blocking traffic and will make their way up to 67th Street.
Illinois State Police said the likelihood of property damage, injury and loss of life is enormous.
“I appeal to the good citizens of these organizations who wish to protest. Please reconsider this action,” said Leo Schmitz of the Illinois Police Department.
The shutdown is scheduled to begin Saturday at 10:00 a.m.
The Commission on Monday told the Supreme that a candidate should not contest from two constituencies as the sought the assistance of the Attorney General in the matter.
A bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra, Justice A.M. Khanwilkar and Justice D.Y. Chandrachud sought the assistance of K.K. Venugopal as it directed petitioner Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay to serve a copy of the petition to the Attorney General.
Upadhyay has challenged Section 33(7) of the Representation of People Act that allows a person to contest elections for parliament and the state assemblies from two constituencies.
He has sought prohibition on contesting elections from two constituencies at all levels -- parliament and the state assemblies.
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KENAI, Alaska (AP) – The Army Corps of Engineers is moving forward with plans to begin construction on an erosion mitigation project in southcentral Alaska that’s been in the works for nearly 20 years.
The Peninsula Clarion reports (http://bit.ly/2ldO6F1) the city of Kenai has been working with the Army Corps since 1999 on plans to halt erosion and prevent the loss of valuable residential and commercial property atop the bluff along the Kenai River.
Kenai City Manager Paul Ostrander says a recent report includes several options the Army Corps could take for mitigating the erosion, with the preferred alternative involving the placement of protective rock at the bluff’s base to stabilize the slope.
The project is estimated to cost $30 million.
Kenai is working to purchase the properties along the bluff to make way for the construction.
After sweeping Illinois State in a four-game series sweep this past weekend, the Rainbow Warrior baseball team is riding high and getting recognized for their accomplishments.
But on an individual note, the Big West Conference has recognized Warrior Chayce Ka’aua’s recent play over the past week, awarding him the conference’s Field Player of the Week honors.
Ka’aua earned his first career Big West Baseball Field Player of the Week award as he led Hawaii (12-6) with an impressive showing against the Red Birds, leading the ‘Bows in hitting with a .462 hitting percentage (6-for-13) with two runs scored and six RBIs over four games.
He had at least one hit in all four games and finished the week with an on-base percentage of .500.
Ka’aua was clutch for the Warriors as he helped his team overcome a three-run deficit in game two of the series with a 2-RBI single to center field, to kickoff the 7-6 comeback victory.
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That Tom Brady is still looking old.
The police departments of Buena Park and Newport Beach are among those stepping-up DUI enforcement on Super Bowl Sunday.
Both agencies announced they will put extra police officers on streets in the form of saturation patrols, which blanket areas known for drunken- or drugged-driving stops, arrests, crashes and deaths. These are run in addition to the normal beat patrols.
Buena Park and Newport Beach thus join jurisdictions up and down the state trying to get impaired drivers off the roads and highways, in conjunction with the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) campaign with the motto, "Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk."
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HENRICO COUNTY, Va. -- Police identified the man killed Sunday night on Brook Road as 46-year-old Charles L. Rogers, of Henrico County.
"A vehicle traveling northbound on Brook Road struck [Rogers] and stopped at the scene. Shortly afterward, a second vehicle struck [Rogers] and did not stop. [Rogers] was pronounced deceased at the scene," a Henrico Police spokesperson said. "Investigators are still attempting to identify the second vehicle that struck Mr. Rogers and left the scene. It is described as a white work-style van with a silver bumper."
The incident was reported at about 9:30 Sunday night on Brook Road near Hilliard Road.
Witnesses can send news tips and photos here. Anyone with information was asked to call Henrico Police at 804-501-5000 or Crime Stoppers at 804-780-1000.
Cult-classic Friday Night Lights fans know the iconic motto "clear eyes, full hearts, can't lose." Connie Britton told us how she uses that motto in her daily life and who she thinks is a person that exemplifies that quote.
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I feel nothing but disdain for the US president and his administration that have been in place since January 2017. These images are from a series that is still evolving which reflect what I have just said. As self portraits they air my views on what's going on politically in the USA and to a smaller extent here in the UK with regards to Brexit. As a woman, mother, daughter of a WW2 Polish orphan and human being I feel personally compelled to do something as a response. This work is therefore being produced with a reference to the dada and surrealist artists who were called to action during the last century for similar political reasons.
× Man robbed after stopping to help motorist
WATERLOO, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say a man who stopped to help what he thought was a stranded motorist in eastern Iowa ended up getting robbed.
The Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier reports that a 23-year-old man was traveling on U.S. Highway 218 around 8 p.m. Friday, December 8th when he stopped near an exit to assist a man with a green Pontiac Grand Am.
Authorities say the Pontiac driver pointed a handgun at the man and took his wallet and cash, then drove off in the Pontiac. No injuries were reported.
Authorities say they haven’t made any arrests.
Mary J. Campbell, age 92, passed away August 11, 2017.
Survived by children and families, Sharon Rockstad, Deneen, Allen, Kacee, Rylee, Landyn, Jamie (Jill), Cole, Jesse (Molly), Erick (Amy), Ashlie (Jesse), Abbie, Liz (Matt), Chance, Franklin, Hazel, Harland, Michelle Millis (David), Joey (John), Jerret, Emma, Erin (Chris), Stephen, Maxwell, Lily, Ethan, Sunshine (Brian), Cerena, Kain, Raina (Joe), Alex, Gavin, Celestia (Andy), Gina Davis, Dylan, Charlie, Anna, Ken Millis.
Celebration of Life Wednesday, August 16, 2017 with 5 p.m. visiting time, service 6 p.m. at Strike Life Tributes in Cambridge. Online condolences can be placed at StrikeLifeTributes.com.
Fashion retailer Next is poised to be the first winner of festive trading when it is set to say this week that a cold snap perked up sales in the two months to Christmas Eve.
Chief executive Lord Wolfson is expected to say in this Wednesday’s update that full-price total sales in both its stores and catalogue lifted about 2 per cent.
That would reverse a negative trend in the previous quarter when sales slumped 5.9 per cent in an unseasonally warm autumn. City analysts say the retailer is likely to have stuck to its policy in recent years of shunning radical discounting in the Christmas and New Year period to protect profit margins.
However, Wolfson has warned the group may have to hike prices 5 per cent in 2017 as it faces a jump in input costs because of the slide in the pound.
Among those following Next in reporting updates this month will be Marks & Spencer, Tesco, Burberry, Majestic Wines and Topps Tiles.
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GRUNDY COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) – Skeletal remains were discovered in remote area of Grundy County Friday morning.
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office reported the remains were found in Altamont.
An anthropology team was called to excavate the scene and the remains have been turned over the State Medical Examiner’s Office.
No additional information was immediately released.
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You don't have to be a professional photographer with expensive equipment to take an awe-inspiring image of the total solar eclipse on August 21.Here are some tips on how to use a filter and the correct settings to get the best image on your smartphone, according to Accuweather.
An agreement in principle has been reached to restore rail service to Churchill and revive the northern Manitoba community’s port.
Welcome to the rolling news live blog where you'll find all the latest news and traffic, travel, sport and weather updates for Bristol and the West on Tuesday, August 15.
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March 19(Reuters) - Shanghai Ganglian E-Commerce Holdings Co Ltd
* Sees FY 2018 Q1 net profit to increase by 233.75 percent to 263.74 percent, or to be 19.6 million yuan to 21.4 million yuan
* Says FY 2017 Q1 net profit was 5.9 million yuan
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KELLOGGSVILLE, Mich--- Kelloggsville entered the night in tie for second place in the OK Silver, they took on Covenant Christian in a non conference game. Kelloggsville would come away with the 69-62 win as a rematch with Godwin Heights looms on the horizon next week.
An Afghan official says gunmen shot and killed three local employees of an aid group in western Afghanistan.
Iqbal Nezami, spokesman for the police chief in the western Ghor province, said a woman was also wounded in Monday's attack, but that it was not clear whether she worked for the group.
Nezami says the three who were killed worked for the Catholic Relief Services, a humanitarian group. The group's main office declined to comment.
No one claimed responsibility for the attack, but the Taliban and an Islamic State affiliate are both active in the area.
NEW YORK (AP) – Harvey Weinstein has been indicted on rape and criminal sex act charges in New York City.
Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr. announced the indictment Wednesday. He says it brings the former movie mogul “another step closer to accountability.”
The indictment came hours after Weinstein’s lawyers said he’d decided not to testify before the grand jury.
They said there wasn’t enough time to prepare because he learned the specific charges and the accusers’ identities only after turning himself in Friday.
Weinstein’s lawyers also said “political pressure” on the DA made an indictment unavoidable.
They declined to comment further on the indictment.
Weinstein faces rape and criminal sex act charges involving two women in New York. The 66-year-old has consistently denied all allegations of nonconsensual sex.
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MILAN (AP) — Financial markets have calmed amid signs that Italy may avoid imminent elections after President Sergio Mattarella gave two populist parties time to figure out whether they can agree on an alternative to a euroskeptic economy minister.
The leader of the 5-Star Movement, Luigi Di Maio, has proposed moving the contested ministerial candidate to a different Cabinet post. League leader Matteo Salvini, meanwhile, said he isn’t closing the doors on any solution. But he’s also showing some resistance to the change, saying “if someone in Berlin or Paris wakes up in a bad mood that doesn’t mean that an Italian minister gets kicked out.”
Mattarella gave the leaders time to form a coalition government after markets plunged on news of an interim administration that would take Italy to new elections.
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Pandora has reduced the prices of hundreds of products online and in store.
The jewellery store known for its collectible charm bracelets and charms has cut prices by as much as 70%.
Shoppers will be able to pick up some one off items from as little as £5 as part of the Spring sale, the retailer has announced.
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The Outlet section over on the website features stand out products like the Cord Moments fabric bracelets currently just £19, Poetic Droplet Rings in pink and aqua for just £19 and a huge selection of charms for under £15 .
Visit the store HERE - and you can also make use of free delivery on orders over £75.
× Comstock Fire Chief dies while responding to unknown accident
COMSTOCK, Mich. — Comstock Fire and Rescue Chief Edward Switalski died late Wednesday night after he was struck by a vehicle on eastbound I-94.
The Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Department and the Comstock Fire and Rescue Department responded to the report of an unknown accident around 9:30 p.m. near the 81-mile marker on I-94 in Comstock Township.
While standing by his rescue vehicle, Switalski was struck by a passing vehicle. Responders on the scene attempted to resuscitate Switalski but were unsuccessful. He died on scene.
The driver of the vehicle was transported to the hospital for injuries, and their status is unknown at this time.
In a press release from the Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Office, the department “wishes to extend their sincere condolences to the Switalski family and the Comstock Fire Department in their tragic loss.”
The incident is still under investigation.
WARREN — Warren City Schools have scheduled a waiver day on Monday during which students won’t be attending class.
During the day, the facilities will be sanitized to help fight the spread of the flu throughout the schools.
Throughout the day, teachers will be using the time away from class as a professional development day. R. Keeth Matheny, National Award Winning Teacher and instructional coach and author, will speak to educators on the social and emotional learning model he developed.
Your shiny new OnePlus 5T can’t stream HD videos | Android Central:
In order to stream videos in HD from the likes of Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Video, etc., phones need to support something called Widevine Level 1 DRM. As some users on OnePlus’s forums have noted, the 5T only supports Widevine Level 3 which is capable of just SD video streams.
You must be kidding me! Sounds like YouTube does HD video, but basically no other major apps do anything but SD.
For a good laugh look at the comments:
What’s mind-boggling to me is why people want to watch videos like movies and TV on their phone instead of on a monitor or real TV.
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How was this not noticed / pointed out in the reviews of the phone? I mean, the original Oneplus 5 has been out for many months now and nobody has pointed this out until now??
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The BGI recruiting staff breaks down the commitment of Atlanta safety Kyle Hamilton to Notre Dame and what it means for the Irish
YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 3, ARMENPRESS. Nearly 31,000 people have been left without power supply in St. Petersburg due to an incident in the thermal power plant, TASS reports.
Local officials refuted earlier media reports about an explosion, and said that the problem was due to a short circuit in the plant.
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Come celebrate the growing Center’s 23rd season this Sunday from 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. Celebrate the harvests of the season with pumpkin decorating, games, sauerkraut demonstration, music and more. Free fun for the whole family. Donations are greatly accepted.
Sauerkraut Demonstrations
Make your own sauerkraut! Bring your own mason jar and spices, we’ll supply the knowledge and cabbage! The journey from cabbage to kraut is surprisingly simple. A natural process called lactofermentation transforms just two ingredients – cabbage and salt – into a probiotic, long-lasting, tangy product in history’s oldest form of food preservation. Enjoy this informal talk by Sharon Spivak, a local Somerville sauerkraut enthusiast!
Sunday, October 8 | 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
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The Sampdoria midfielder is said to be on the brink of a move to the Gunners this summer.
That’s as new Arsenal manager Unai Emery looks to overhaul his squad.
Torreira is thought to have agreed a move to the Emirates but has yet to undergo his medical at the club.
And Arsenal hero Pires was impressed with his display for Uruguay.
He said: “I like Torreira a lot. I was surprised by his performance.
In this March 27, 2017 photo, tourists pose for photos in Santa Elena Canyon near a cliff face that is in Mexico, on the banks of the Rio Grande river in Big Bend National Park in Texas. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd, File)
Donald Trump says North Korean wants to hold a high stakes meeting as soon as possible
Vice President Mike Pence stopped in Anchorage on Saturday and met with Governor Bill Walker.
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Walker said they talked about Alaska’s trade relations in Asia. Walker spoke about developing the state’s natural resources for foreign and domestic use. Walker and Pence also discussed the state’s strategic location for military operations. And Walker raised the importance of the Essential Air Service Program to Alaska.
Alaska Gasline Development Corporation President Keith Meyer joined Walker in the meeting.
Pence stopped in Alaska while his plane refueled, on the way to South Korea.
Some counterfeit money is turning up in Mt. Carmel, Illinois. Mt. Carmel Police say they have receive complaints from retailers about fake $20 bills going around the area. The bills are similar in texture as a real $20 bill, but it has oriental writing on it.
These bills are being passed as real, but they’re actually training banknote paper used by some banks.
If you find these counterfeit bills, you are asked to call your local police department.
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JMC Network videographers, Laurel Drain and Amber Chavez, went around Brown Library to see how the Wildcats on campus planned to celebrate Valentine’s Day.
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Anaheim Mayor Tom Tait talks about how the City of Anaheim has approached homelessness, given the fact that most federal and state funds go to the County of Orange. The answer, Tait, said has come from the non-profit sector, providing things like drug treatment, jobs programs, basic sheltering and affordable housing. Yet Tait said big employers like Disneyland and the County of Orange both need to step up on the issue.
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Ekman-Larsson scored the game-winner and an insurance marker in a 5-2 win over Calgary on Monday.
Ekman-Larsson got an opportunity after the Flames had to pull Mike Smith for the extra man, and he took advantage of it with an empty-netter to go with his game-winner. They all count the same in fantasy, though, and the suddenly hot Ekman-Larsson now has five goals in March. He's closing the year strong and should be in your lineup to take advantage of this late outburst.
CHARLOTTE – The Charlotte Area Transit System has been surveying customers on its website for a campaign designed to improve the service.
“Over the next 12 months, CATS will conduct extensive public outreach to best understand what is most important to riders,” according to the survey. “CATS will use this feedback to develop a plan for route and service adjustments.”
Some of the questions involved tradeoffs, such as: What is the most important to you when deciding whether to use the bus/train? A. Convenience (the stop is close to my home or business). B. Cost of service. C. Frequency of service. D. Coverage (getting anywhere on the bus).
CATS also asked riders if they preferred a closer bus stop if it meant more time on the bus.
Cold and breezy today with sunny spells and scattered showers. The showers will be heaviest and most frequent in the north and west of the country with the risk of hail and thunder here. Some wintry falls are possible over high ground. Maximum temperatures of 4 to 7 degrees in fresh and gusty northwest winds.
Tomorrow is looking a lot more promising, dry in most areas on Sunday with a mix of cloud and sunny spells. The best of the sunshine will be in the west of the country.
LAS VEGAS – For one final time before Saturday’s UFC 216 main event, heated lightweight rivals Tony Ferguson and Kevin Lee got face to face.
And Ferguson was intent on not hearing anything Lee had to say. Instead, he came equipped with his buds in, listening, he said, to “Strawberry Letter 23” by The Brothers Johnson, a 40-year-old funk song.
Ferguson (23-3 MMA, 13-1 UFC) and Lee (16-2 MMA, 9-2 UFC) meet Saturday for the interim lightweight title in the UFC 216 main event, which takes place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims on FX and UFC Fight Pass.
Ahead of their headliner, check out the title challengers facing off at the ceremonial weigh-ins today at T-Mobile Arena, where UFC President Dana White made sure the two didn’t get that close to each other.
And for more on UFC 216, check out the UFC Rumors section of the site.
Comfort and old fashioned lazy Southern beach days of yesteryear are present in this very loved, meticulously maintained Seagrove Beach home. Just two blocks from the famed Seaside town and only eight homes to the beach, this home is everything you wanted for your family. Wide open southern porches for relaxing in the afternoon and entertaining in the evening are a tradition in Seagrove, and this home does not skimp on space with over 1,190 sq ft of outdoor porches including a tower with beach views! The touches inside this beautiful home are warm and personal, this is not a blank builder's home, this home has character and charm. Features to not miss.. this home has four bedrooms with a downstairs king master that opens up to the screened in back porch, has two story ceilings and a separate loft.
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A sheriff in Michigan is apologizing after admitting to leaving his loaded gun inside a middle school after a weekend event.Students in a first hour gym class found the loaded .40 caliber Smith and Wesson in the locker room Monday and immediately told a teacher.Isabella County Sheriff Michael Main, a 20-year veteran of law enforcement, said he didn't realize it was his until police reported finding the gun at the school,The sheriff said he was attending an event at the middle school over the weekend. After changing in the locker room and leaving the school, Main said he believed the gun which he uses as a backup weapon was in his bag. It wasn't.Main said the mistake is inexcusable. The sheriff released this statement after the gun was discovered:The sheriff praised the student who found the gun for doing the right thing by reporting it to an adult.Police Chief Luke Sawyer said officers quickly took the weapon and made arrangements to return it to Main.It is unclear if the sheriff will face any charges.
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A woman executive with a multinational company was found dead in her hotel room in Nagpur on Wednesday morning, police said. Alka P Waknaju (28), resident of Panvel near Mumbai, who worked with Nestle, had checked into Hotel Pride on Tuesday, for some official work.
After finishing her work, she returned to her hotel room in the evening. Later, when her parents called her at night, she did not respond, police sources said.
Her parents became worried as she suffered from epilepsy and immediately alerted the local staff of Nestle.
When the hotel staff opened the door of her room with a duplicate key on Wednesday morning, she was found dead.
There were no signs of forced entry into the room, nor were there any external injuries on her body, said inspector Sanjay Pande of Sonegaon police station. Traces of vomiting were found in the room, he said, adding that the cause of death can be ascertained only after the post-mortem report is received.
Now Open: A former landmark furniture store on Clinton Ave. has been transformed into the Heritage Place Hotel.
Heritage Place Hotel celebrates grand openingSJHS Homecoming, 2017 is coming up October 13Residents begin moving in at the CastlePumpkin weigh-in celebratedMichael VanRooyen discusses Hurricane MariaSportsman Raffle Hog Roast/Turkey Fry – Saturday October 7Fire Hydrant FlushingCRV collecting empty ink cartridgesMoolenaar announces office hoursTri-County Office on Aging to host Chronic Pain PATH workshopsSoup Kitchen makes stops in area – All are welcomeFrom furniture store to hotel – with an albumSecond annual Muster at the Mill at Uncle Johns’s – an albumLetters – An update on the rail carObituaries – Holly J. Stacy Havens, Eugene “Gene” E. Lamb, Josephine L. Kramer-Gruner, Joshua Lyon, Linda Kay Lyon, Laurin B. CowlingMarriage licenses filed the week of September 25, 2017Divorce decrees filed the week of September 25, 2017
× Man charged in deaths of 2 Kansas City-area women
HARRISONVILLE, Mo. (AP) _ A Missouri man connected to two Kansas City-area females who disappeared about 10 years apart has been charged with murder in their deaths.
Kylr Yust was charged Thursday with two counts of first-degree murder and two counts of abandoning a corpse in the deaths of 17-year-old Kara Kopetsky of Belton and 21-year-old Jessica Runions of Raymore. He is being held on $1 million bond.
Yust had long been a suspect in the two deaths. Runions was seen leaving a gathering with Yust before she disappeared in September 2016. Kopetsky had filed a protection order against Yust in April 2007, a month before she went missing after walking out of Belton High School.
The remains of Kopetsky and Runions were found in April in a rural area near Belton.
Aluminum, brass, copper, metal, mixed media, steel, stone, thread and wood speak to the strength and delicacy of the 20 works currently on exhibit at Studio Place Arts . Inspired by the theme of play, " Art Works " is a group show of 13 artists that encourages viewers to do some "playing" of their own.
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Once upon a time today's Nice Price or Crack Pipe TVR 2500M came with a Triumph motor under its tippy-forward hood. Now it rocks a BMW M50 and you'll have to decide if that and its price make it a triumph of another order.
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Reports out of England today via The Daily Mirror confirm that manager Gianfranco Zola has resigned as coach of Birmingham City after the clubs loss to Burton Albion in the Championship on Sunday. The Italian has apologized to fans and leaves the club in a difficult position as they are currently in 20th place and only three points above the relegation zone.
In his 22 matches with Birmingham, Zola only achieved two wins and can only claim to have achieved a total of 13 points. When he took over for the struggling club in December, they were in seventh place. It seemed like just a matter of time before the Italian tactician would be leaving the Championship side. Now with their backs against the wall and with a hint of desperation, Birmingham directors must now decide on an interim manager that can keep the club afloat in the final weeks.
Watch the interview of Sudarshan Sukhani, Gaurav Bissa and Ashwani Gujral with Prashant Nair and Ekta Batra on CNBC-TV18, in which they shared their reading and outlook on market and specific stocks. @moneycontrolcom CNBC TV18
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CLEVELAND (AP) — Officials at a city jail in Cleveland say it has stopped accepting new inmates in a deal that will allow the city and Cuyahoga County to more efficiently handle inmates.
No new inmates are being admitted to the city’s House of Correction as of last Friday, and existing inmates will be transferred to a county lockup. Cleveland.com reports the House of Correction houses about 160 inmates — generally low-level misdemeanor offenders held for a maximum of 120 days.
City officials say it’s likely the property will be sold after all inmates are transferred out. A spokesman for Democratic Mayor Frank Jackson says no plans have been finalized.
The city expects to save about $5 million annually from the deal.
The county administration has made a regionalized jail system a priority.
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Information from: cleveland.com, http://www.cleveland.com
Connor Bazelak is no stranger to Pittsburgh, since two of his sisters go to college in the city at Duquesne. But Pitt is a different story; the Dayton (Oh.) Archbishop Alter quarterback hasn’t been...
STAYCATION: Cornwall will take the crown as the top holiday hotspot for a fourth year running
More than half of us – 57% – will turn our backs on summer getaways abroad this year and opt instead for a “staycation”.
And we will spend an average of £823 on holidays here – giving the economy a £31billion boost.
The number of people turning their backs on foreign breaks will be up a huge 37% from last year.
A jaunt to the seaside will be the most popular trip, with 55% set to flock to Britain’s beaches.
Armed robbers menaced four workers in a Sunday crime at the Dairy Queen in Tavernier. No injuries were reported. Kevin Wadlow Keynoter
The family of a guard killed during a prison riot and five other officers who survived the inmate uprising are planning to accuse the state of Delaware in a federal lawsuit of ignoring security and staffing problems.
The lawsuit will be announced at a news conference Tuesday morning. The plaintiffs are being represented by the Neuberger firm.
In February, inmates took four correctional workers hostage at Vaughn Correctional Center in Smyrna, setting off a nearly 20-hour standoff during which correctional officer Steven Floyd was killed. The siege ended after two other guards were released and tactical teams breached the building and rescued a female counselor.
Peter Figge had just opened a new tasting room in Carmel Valley. Here he pours wine not far from his former tasting spot on Dolores Street in Carmel as part of the annual Winemakers Celebration.
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Being Mary Jane Full Episode: Getting Served As Mary Jane and PJ deal with feeling homesick for Atlanta, Niecy struggles with public perceptions of her new financial status. When her vitriolic reactions land her in serious hot water, the family is left to deal with new fallout.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A federal appeals court is weighing in on an unusual lawsuit by a group of young people who say the Trump administration is violating their constitutional rights by failing to address climate change.
A three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments Monday from attorneys for the administration and the 21 young people, who range in age from 10 to 21.
The Trump administration wants the 9th Circuit to order a lower court to dismiss the suit, saying it is broad and without merit.
The San Jose Mercury News reports that two of the judges voiced skepticism about the administration’s request.
The lawsuit was originally filed against the Obama administration in 2015.
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI -- A suspect in a Monday, Aug. 14 shooting has been arrested, Kalamazoo County Undersheriff Pali Matyas said.
Around 4 a.m., a passerby reported a man laying near the intersection of East Michigan Avenue and Sprinkle Road in Comstock Township.
Matyas said the victim is from Plainwell and in his 40s. He remains in critical condition at an area hospital.
The suspect is a man from Comstock Township. Matyas said deputies believe the suspect and victim knew each other.
Man critically injured in overnight Kalamazoo County shooting
Citing a better asset mix vs. peers, an attractive valuation, and a possible change in sentiment from remaining Brookdale Senior Living exposure, analyst Jonathan Hughes upgrades HCP to Outperform from Underperform.
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A Garden Grove building goes up in flames and reveals an elaborate marijuana grow operation. Police say they had no idea it was even there. Christine Kim reports for NBC4 News at 5 on Monday, April 17, 2017.
WASHINGTON U.S. President Donald Trump is being investigated by special counsel Robert Mueller for possible obstruction of justice, the Washington Post reported on Wednesday, citing unnamed officials.
Mueller is investigating alleged Russia interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election and possible collusion with the Trump campaign. Former FBI Director James Comey told Congress last week he believes he was fired by Trump to undermine the agency's Russia probe.
(Reporting by Eric Beech)
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We look at the great looks the ex-Suits TV actress has borrowed from other screen stars
Just like Prince Harry, the fashion industry is head over heels in love with Meghan.
The Duchess of Sussex’s style has brought praise but her outfit at a recent polo match suggests it may not be all her own work.
That hat and dress did look rather familiar – but if you’re going to steal a polo style, who better than the one Julia Roberts rocked in Pretty Woman?
Here we revisit other great looks the ex-Suits TV actress borrowed from other screen stars...
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate on Monday rejected legislation designed to ban abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy, a vote that put vulnerable Democrats on the record on the issue during an election year.
The vote was 51-46, short of the 60-vote threshold to advance the bill. Three Democratic-senators up for re-election in conservative states voted to advance the legislation: Bob Casey of Pennsylvania, Joe Donnelly of Indiana and Joe Manchin of West Virginia. Republicans Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska voted with most Democrats to reject it.
The GOP is defending a 51-49 Senate majority in the midterm elections this fall. The House passed identical legislation in October and President Donald Trump called for its approval by Congress.
In a statement, Trump called the Senate action "disappointing" and added: "We must defend those who cannot defend themselves. I urge the Senate to reconsider its decision and pass legislation that will celebrate, cherish, and protect life."
ELLIOT LAKE, Ont. — Provincial police say three people are facing charges after an argument over a dog that got off its leash in a park ended with three women being assaulted.
It's alleged the women were walking their dog in an Elliot Lake, Ont., park late Monday afternoon when it got off its leash.
Investigators say this upset another group of people in the park, each group taking pictures of the other group's actions — and a verbal altercation ensued.
Police say the altercation ended when the women were allegedly assaulted by three people in the other group.
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At 11.02am on Thursday, Kerry "Tank" Diamond swings into the carpark of his Morrinsville gym in the Waikato looking like a man on a mission. He's just come from a house on Young St, where the contents of the freezer has been cleaned out by thieves.
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When early 20th-century visitors came to Hot Springs to “take the waters,” they generally weren’t doing it in the middle of the street. And the water wasn’t being shot out of a Super Soaker, Jennifer Nixon writes in Thursday's Style section.
But at the annual Running of the Tubs, in which teams race decorated bathtubs on wheels down Bathhouse Row, everybody gets wet.
Read Thursday's Arkansas Democrat-Gazette for full details.
Terry and Jake try to persuade Rosa into joining them undercover at a fantasy fiction convention to look for a thief who stole an author's manuscript.
The People’s Progressive Party/Civic is preparing to convene a consultation with all parliamentary parties on the nominees for the Local Government Commission (LGC) even as it calls on Minister of Communities Ronald Bulkan to convene a meeting of the 71 local government authorities (LGAs) so that his nominee could be selected.
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EU foreign ministers said Monday they were "shocked" by the use of nerve gas against a former Russian spy in Salisbury earlier this month. They called on Russia to "address urgently the questions raised by the UK and the international community and to provide immediate, full and complete disclosure of its [gas] Novichok programme." They expressed their "unqualified solidarity" with the UK.
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Federal prosecutors allege a Turkish businessman helped illegally route Wisconsin-made outboard engines and boat generators to the Iranian navy.
Forty-year-old Resit Tavan of Istanbul appeared in U.S. District Court in Milwaukee Monday. Tavan was arrested in Romania in June on an international warrant.
Tavan, his Turkish company and a manager there are accused of conspiring to defraud the U.S. and to smuggle American-made products to Iran.
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports the indictment alleges they failed to obtain the special licenses needed to get around trade embargoes against Iran in place since 1995. Instead, the defendants allegedly negotiated the export of the engines and generators to Turkey, then re-exported them to Iran.
Tavan's attorney, Nejla Lane, told The Associated Press her client pleaded not guilty and will fight the charges.
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Kelly Services, an employment agency in Liberty, will host a job fair from 2 to 4 p.m. Tuesday at Classic Optical, 3710 Belmont Ave.
The company is hiring general laborers with wages starting between $8.30 and $8.65 per hour. On-site applications will be accepted, so interested parties should bring two forms of identification. For information, call 330-965-7357.
The Fairfield County Sheriff's Office is warning the public about church burglaries.
Over the weekend, the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office responded to five church burglaries in the western portion of Fairfield County, mostly in the Blair and Jenkinsville areas.
Miscellaneous items, including electronics, were taken from churches during these recent burglaries.
Within the past few weeks, Newberry County has also been experiencing similar church burglaries. Officials believe that the incidents are related. The Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office is working closely with the Newberry County Sheriff’s Office with these investigations.
FCSO Sheriff Will Montgomery asks that all citizens be vigilant and immediately report any suspicious activity to the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office. Be on the lookout for vehicles at churches late at night, vehicles attempting to conceal themselves at or near churches, and things of that nature.
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A prosperity gospel televangelist is asking disciples to "pray about becoming a partner" to his mission of obtaining a $54 million private jet.
The Louisiana-based ministry of Jesse Duplantis has already paid cash for three other private planes, but he says God told him "I want you to believe in me for a Falcon 7X."
NOLA.com/The Times-Picayune reports that Duplantis made the pitch to his followers in the May 21 edition of his weekly video address.
Duplantis says the three-engine plane would allow the ministry to fly "anywhere in the world in one stop," reducing fuel costs while maintaining a global reach.
Duplantis says Jesus Christ "wouldn't be riding a donkey" today -- "he'd be in an airplane flying all over the world.
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Charlton Athletic face Oxford United today, hoping to win for the first time against their opponents in the league for the first time in 20 years.
Karl Robinson is a happy man after signing three new loan players in the window, with the final two, Michal Zyro (Wolves) and Sullay Kaikai (Crystal Palace) on the bench.
There's a place among the substitutes too for Patrick Bauer while Joe Aribo is left out in favour of Jake Forster-Caskey and Ben Reeves too starts the game watching from the sidelines.
Surprisingly for some, Josh Magennis starts.
The team is...
Ben Amos, Chris Solly, Ezri Konsa, Harry Lennon, Jay Dasilva, Ahmed Kashi, Jake Forster-Caskey, Stephy Mavididi, Mark Marshall, Tariqe Fosu and Josh Magennis.
Considered to be one of the most vulnerable stretches along New Jersey's coastline, Ortley Beach will be the first spot in northern Ocean County to benefit from a beach replenishment project that local officials have been waiting on since the shore was slammed by Superstorm Sandy. Within the next few weeks, according to the state Department of Environmental Protection, a $128 million Army Corps of Engineers beach and dune construction project should start rolling with the dumping of approximately 267,000 cubic yards of sand from offshore onto the Toms River barrier island, creating a beach width of approximately 225 feet over two weeks.
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The Washington Post explains how negotiations are going with North Korea over a possible June 12 summit meeting:
U.S.-North Korea differences over denuclearization remain ‘significant,’ South Korean official says
Right. We want North Korea to get rid of its nukes. North Korea wants to keep its nukes. That’s pretty “significant.” It’s also something that would have been instantly clear if President Trump had bothered with the usual sorts of preparation and working-level discussion before he agreed to the meeting in the first place. It’s not as if this is some kind of subtle issue that’s only now popped up out of nowhere.
What a moron.
[India], June 14 (ANI): The Union Home Ministry on Wednesday ordered an internal investigation to find out how the picture of Spain-Morocco border was used in its annual report to show floodlights along the India-Pakistan border.
The picture of the Spain-Morocco border is printed on page 40 of the annual report.
The annual report of last year was tabled during the Budget Session of Parliament in April.
According to reports, Spain and Morocco have a sea between them but there are Spanish conclaves on the north coast of Africa that have a fenced and floodlit border with Morocco. (ANI)
× Texans says team aware of lawsuit accusing team failing to act on sexual harassment claim
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HOUSTON – The Houston Texans acknowledged on Friday that a former employee has alleged the team did not act properly on a sexual harassment claim made with the team in late 2016.
In a statement, the Texans acknowledged a lawsuit was filed by the former worker:
Pippa Middleton pays a visit to Kensington Palace on Tuesday (April 24) in London, England.
The 34-year-old younger sister of Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge (aka Kate Middleton) arrived via a car to presumably visit the one-day-old new royal baby, who was welcomed into the world on Monday (April 23).
Pippa is rumored to be pregnant with her first child, though nothing official has been announced.
If you didn’t know, Duchess Kate and Prince William debuted the royal baby yesterday just seven hours after he was born!
The new Prince does not yet have an official name, but he does have an official title!
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - An appeals court is upholding Philadelphia's 1.5-cent-per-ounce tax on sweetened beverages, saying it doesn't duplicate the state sales tax.
The Commonwealth Court's 5-to-2 decision Wednesday backed a decision by a city judge in December.
The court majority says the beverage tax, imposed on distributors, doesn't hit the same subject or people as the sales tax.
The two-judge dissent says the ordinance that allows the beverage tax duplicates the sales tax because it can only be imposed "in relation to the retail sale of sugar-sweetened beverages."
If fully passed onto consumers, the tax is $1.44 on a six-pack of 16-ounce bottles.
City officials say the tax has brought in more than $25 million since taking effect in January but will likely fall short of projected revenues this year.
Tallahassee – Number 9-seed Florida State makes an epic comeback in the second half against number 1-seed Xavier to advance to the Sweet 16.
Florida State faced Xavier in the second round of the NCAA Tournament and was it a nail biter. FSU ended the game on a 7-0 run to win 75-70 over a highly talented Xavier team. With their win over Xavier, FSU is 1-2 against number-1 seeds in the Tournament and 18-14 all time in the NCAA Tournament.
FSU will face 4-seed Gonzaga on Thursday at 9:47 PM on TBS.
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A 22-year-old woman is in hospital with serious injuries after she was mowed down by a car while waiting for a bus in Montreal East Tuesday afternoon.
The woman was waiting for a bus at the corner of Notre-Dame St. E near Hinton Ave. when the collision occurred.
Witnesses say the driver was trying to avoid crashing into another car when he struck the woman; that a car has stopped abruptly in front of him and he attempted to avoid it. Instead, he struck the bus shelter and the victim.
The victim sustained lower-body injuries.
No one else was injured.
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The Ellesmere Port MP has confirmed he is standing again.
Mr Madders said he would be ‘proud to defend my record of being a hard-working local MP’.
He also criticised Theresa May for ‘putting her own interests ahead of the county’ in calling the election.
The Labour MP said: “Since being elected two years ago, I have been out speaking with local people every single week, taking up the issues that matter to them.
“From standing up for Vauxhall, fighting for rail improvements in Neston or calling on the Government to deliver the investment that our road network and town centres need, I have always put my constituents first.
“On a whole host of local issues, there is much I have been working on that is unfinished business.
“I hope that the people of Ellesmere Port & Neston will give me the opportunity to complete the job.”
Poor sanitation frustrating fight against stunting in Neno
Neno, December 11, 2017, Mana: Neno District is still lugging behind in the fight against malnutrition and stunting due to poor hygiene and sanitation practices, Red Cross Malawi says. The organization’s Programs Officer in Neno Chiyambi Mkwamba, made the remarks during the community based …
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Police in Karachi on Sunday night busted a ‘unique’ gang of four robbers that committed criminal activities for four years under ‘standard operating procedures’.
The gang members, identified as Abdul Sattar, Ishaq, Tabir, and Nadeem, are believed to have been involved in a number of robberies in and around marketplaces in Gulshan-i-Iqbal, Tariq Road, and Paposh Nagar.
Special Services Unit (SSU) Senior Superintendent Tariq Dhanjo said, “The group is unique as it operates under SOPs that the members had set for themselves.”
With the help of Ishaq, who was a jeweller by profession, the robbers would identify and target women who were wearing jewellery made of real gold and other valuable materials.
The gang would wrap up their criminal activities by 4pm and did not operate after those hours, police said. The robbers also considered Thursdays and Fridays holidays and would not carry out criminal activities on those days, police added.
Syrians start 2017 with hopes a ceasefire that recently came into effect will hold, and nearly six years of war will come to an end.
But for the thousands of people recently forced out of the northern city of Aleppo, each day is a struggle against the cold, hunger, and uncertainty over their future.
Al Jazeera’s Hashem Ahelbarra reports from the Turkish city of Gaziantep, near Syria’s border.
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Severino (8-1) got the win Wednesday, striking out 11 over seven innings while allowing two runs on four hits and a walk against the Astros.
Severino was dominant from the get-go, striking out seven of the first nine batters he faced on his way to inducing 15 swinging strikes in all. The 24-year-old has put together a stretch of nine straight quality starts, fanning at least 10 with one walk or fewer in three of those. His eight wins trail only Max Scherzer (nine), and he now boasts 10.6 K/9 to go along with an elite 2.31 ERA and 0.97 WHIP. Next on tap is a road start in Detroit on Monday.
SAN FRANCISCO — Netflix is on the verge of surpassing 100 million subscribers, a testament to how much the video streaming service has changed the entertainment landscape since its debut a decade ago.
The milestone will be reached this weekend if Netflix's projections are correct. Netflix made the prediction Monday with the release of its first-quarter earnings.
The video service added nearly 5 million subscribers during the first three months of the year to end March with 98.7 million customers in roughly 190 countries.
Composed by Vishal Bhardwaj and sung by the soulful Arijit Singh, 'Alvida' expresses the intensity of the heartbreak felt by the protagonists. Picturised on all the three leading actors, 'Alvida' is going to tug at your heart strings with veteran lyricist Gulzar bringing out his best.
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House Enrolled Act 1444 works to strengthen the law when it comes to punishing telemarketing violators and hackers using ransomware. "It's just one more tool in the toolbox to close what might have been perceived as a way out for someone trying-- who was trying to not be found liable for telemarketing calls that are occurring," said Indiana's Director of Consumer Protection Margo Sweeney.
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KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) - Ugandan authorities say they have found fake Hepatitis B vaccines at some health facilities, including in the capital, Kampala.
A statement from the Ministry of Health says the fake vaccines were discovered during routine checks at facilities in four districts.
It says some suspects have been arrested in the scam involving doses allegedly originating from India.
The scandal has fueled concerns about corruption in a health sector long plagued by malfeasance. Fake drugs are a common problem across Africa.
A Ugandan lawmaker died of complications related to Hepatitis B last year, bringing more attention to the virus that attacks the liver and can cause chronic illness.
The Hepatitis B prevalence rate in Uganda stands at 10 percent, higher than the HIV rate, according to the most recent government figures.
Michael Gladden, a fourth grade student at Santa Clarita Christian School, shares information about his Roller Coast Drop of Doom project during the school's first STEM Expo Friday. Christina Cox/The Signal Growing up in the Santa Clarita Valley, I always felt that the world was wide and mine to explore.
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THE 71st Independence Day of India will be observed on Tuesday (August 15) at 9:30 a.m. at the multi-purpose hall on the third floor of the Consulate General of India at #301 325 Howe Street in Vancouver.
All Indians, Indo-Canadians and friends of India are invited by the Consulate General of India to attend the celebrations. All are requested to arrive by 9:15 a.m.
LIVE streaming of Independence Day Celebrations in New Delhi and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address on August 15 from the ramparts of the Red Fort will be available on the following YouTube platform: www.youtube.com/DoordarshanNational.
The live link is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2vWwaIoeGI.
NOTE: Deadline for conversion of PIO [People of Indian Origin] card to OCI [Overseas Citizenship of India] card has been extended to December 31. All PIO card holders are advised to convert their PIO cards to OCI cards at the earliest instead of waiting for the December 31 deadline.
Carlo Geat from Southern Okanagan Secondary School stunned fellow students on Tuesday when he played the 1st movement from the Concerto in D-minor by Antonio Vivaldi. Check it out. (Video by Lyonel Doherty)
In this week’s ‘Healthy You’, a local entrepreneur and real estate developer shares his healthy habit of surfing with Jane Monzures. If you have a healthy habit you’d like to share, let us know! You could see it featured on the show.
Baku. 22 February. REPORT.AZ/ “Russia stands for seeking optimal solution of the conflict in line with documents signed with participation of Presidents of Azerbaijan and Armenia, as well as officials of three co-chairing countries of OSCE Minsk Group”.
Report informs referring to Armenian media, Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov told after meeting with his Armenian counterpart Edward Nalbandyan.
“I am sure that negotiations will support development of our alliance ties in the future”, Lavrov noted.
Foreign minister believes that there is no alternative to format of the OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs’ activities.
Notably, Sergei Lavrov has today met with Armenian foreign minister Edward Nalbandyan in Moscow. Settlement of conflict over occupied Nagorno-Karabakh territory of Azerbaijan was also discussed at the meeting.
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Vietnam is urging China to take responsible and constructive actions in the disputed South China Sea following a Pentagon report that highlighted Beijing military's buildup in the strategic waters.
Vietnamese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Le Thi Thu Hang told reporters that her government has legal basis and historical evidence to affirm its sovereignty over the Spratly and Paracel islands in the South China Sea and that acts by foreign countries on the islands without Vietnam's permission were illegal.
Vietnam, along with China and the Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei and Taiwan claims parts of or all the Spratly islands, which are believed to sit on rich natural resources and occupy one of the world's busiest sea lanes.
JACKSON TWP., Ohio (WHBC) (Jan 2. 2017) – Fire destroyed a home in Jackson Township early Sunday.
No word on a cause for that fire in the 5500 block of Strausser Street NW.
A man inside the home was taken to the Akron Burn Center for treatment; there’s no word on his condition.
Strausser Street had to be closed for a time during the fire response.
Beijing: After its debut in Thailand, Cambodia and Pakistan, Xi Jinping: The Governance of China has become a top seller and been well-received among local officials and scholars, with many hailing the value of the book for both its language and its outreach. The book, which outlines the political ideas of the top leadership in China, has been released in Thai, Khmer and Urdu versions in the respective capitals of the three countries in the past two weeks.
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As the area around New Braunfels continues to grow at a rapid pace, so does the need for more health care options.
Matt Cross at Physicians Premier says they are opening a new stand alone emergency room in New Braunfels to help take the load off many of the area hospitals as they struggle to keep up with the expanding population.
Beginning Tuesday morning , Physicians Premier Emergency Room will be open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at Highway 46 West on the Oak Run Plaza.
Cross says before they start seeing patients they want the community to come by and check out the new facility. An open house today will give you the chance to meet the staff, hear about the services they’ll offer and you can also find out how to win some Spurs playoff tickets.
The open house is from 4 until 7 today and they will start seeing patients at 7 tomorrow morning.
CHAUTAUQUA, N.Y. (AP) -- Water from melting snow has damaged one of the world's largest outdoor pipe organs -- the 111-year-old Massey Memorial Organ at the Chautauqua Institution in western New York.
Officials at the summer arts retreat say they hope to have it restored in time for the 2018 season.
The 1907 Massey Memorial Organ is at the heart of the institution's amphitheater, which was recently rebuilt. President Michael Hill says a routine inspection revealed that a leak from melting snow permeated a protective covering and made its way into the organ's wooden console and its four ivory keyboards while the unit was stored backstage.
The keyboard will be restored, but the organ's pipework and other systems were unaffected.
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NEW DELHI (AP) — British police say they have arrested Indian business tycoon Vijay Mallya in London on behalf of authorities in India, where he is wanted on charges of money laundering and bank demands that he pay back more than a billion dollars in loans extended to his now-defunct airline.
A statement from the Metropolitan Police in London says Mallya was arrested after appearing in a police station, and will appear in court later Tuesday.
India’s Enforcement Directorate, now investigating the liquor baron’s debts totaling 94 billion rupees ($1.45 billion), asked a New Delhi court last year to demand Mallya’s presence during legal proceedings.
At the time, it said Mallya was not cooperating with investigators, and three times ignored their summons to give evidence.
WELLINGTON, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Growth in New Zealand's services sector slowed in July as the winter weather curbed activity, a survey showed on Monday.
The Bank of New Zealand-Business NZ's seasonally adjusted performance of services index (PSI) dropped 2.3 points to 56.0, its lowest since April.
A reading above 50 indicates expansion in activity.
"Looking at comments from respondents, a number of negative comments centred on wet and wintery conditions hampering business activity," Business NZ chief executive Kirk Hope said in a statement accompanying the data.
BERLIN (Reuters) - The German government has lowered its economic growth forecast for this year to 2.3 percent from 2.4 percent previously, a source familiar with the figure told Reuters on Tuesday.
A general view of the city skyline show the Chancellery (L-R), the Reichstag and the Victory column during a sunny day in Berlin, Germany, March 17, 2016. REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch
Economy Minister Peter Altmaier will present growth forecasts for 2018 and 2019 during a news conference on Wednesday. They will form the basis of new tax estimates which are due in early May.
LOS ANGELES (AP)  Two climbers have set a speed record for ascending the famous Nose route of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park, one of the world's most technical and dangerous verticals.
Alex Honnold and his climbing partner Tommy Caldwell on Wednesday raced up the nearly 90-degree, 2,900-foot (884-meter) precipice in 2 hours 10 minutes 15 seconds.
The pair broke the previous record set last October by nearly 10 minutes.
Fellow climber Hans Florine, who once held the Nose record, watched Wednesday's attempt from below. He says Honnold and Caldwell were moving so fast he knew by the halfway point that they would set a record.
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Park Ranger Scott Gedimen congratulated the pair, calling them world-class climbers who work tirelessly to advocate on behalf of Yosemite and all public lands.
First to Eleven took the next step in becoming the first to threepeat as champion of the Tri-C High School Rock Off on Saturday night. The band from Erie, Pennsylvania - back-to-back winners of the event that's now in its 21st year - became one of three bands to move to the Saturday, Feb. 25, Final Exam at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame .
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There is a new piece of technology for motorcycle riders that can help them drive safer. Listen in as Malte Laass, Co-Founder, NUVIZ Hud, explains .the items that attaches to your helmet,
Selena Gomez, The Weeknd Suck Face at Coachella Between Food & Beverage
Selena Gomez and The Weeknd had to sneak some affection at Coachella ...making out in between snack breaks.
The couple roamed the grounds of the Empire Polo Club this weekend with friends, when Selena and Abel made their relationship clear to all ...
He drops his water and meets her halfway, but then cuts it just as fast when his bud returns with what appear to be fries ... priorities, right?
Who said you couldn't have your cake and eat it too?
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Image copyright Met Police Image caption Serena Alexander-Benson left the UK on a Eurotunnel train at Folkestone on 25 May, police said
A 13-year-old girl who went missing from London has been found in Poland with her mother, police have said.
Serena Alexander-Benson was last seen by her father leaving her home in Wimbledon at about 07:50 BST on Friday.
She left the UK on a Eurotunnel train then travelled by car to Poland with a Polish friend of her mother, police said.
Officers are establishing whether any offences have been committed. A European Arrest Warrant was not issued.
The Met Police said officers had now been told by the National Crime Agency that the Polish authorities have confirmed Serena is with her mother in Poland.
When leaving her home on 25 May, Serena had told her father she was going to school, but she did not arrive.
Canada Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland said in a statement released late-Wednesday, Canada will impose targeted sanctions on 14 Venezuelan officials, Reuters reports. The statement read: The sanctions were in response to Venezuela’s “illegitimate and anti-democratic presidential elections.” Freeland noted: “These sanctions send a clear message that the Maduro regime’s anti-democratic behavior has consequences.” The […] The post Canada to impose sanctions on more Venezuelan officials – Reuters appeared first on Forex Crunch.
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True, we knew the game would be adapted to mobile in China back in November by Chinese internet giant Tencent, but didn't hear anything about a stateside release, though Canadians got it last week. Americans get the same officially-licensed ported version, which understandably pares down the graphics and only has the original map. The game requires Android 4.3 or above and works on "500-plus" phones, while the Apple device version requires iOS 9.0 or later and requires an iPhone 5S or sooner and most iPads.
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KINGSTON, Ont. -- Police say a 65-year-old man was caught on video stealing women's and children's underwear in his apartment building.
They say officers searched a Kingston, Ont., apartment on Wednesday and seized numerous undergarments.
It's alleged the items were taken from the building laundry room and complainants' apartments.
Investigators say tenants had been noticing underwear going missing over the last few months and contacted police.
Some of the incidents were captured on surveillance video, which police say aided the investigation.
The man is charged with break and enter, theft, and possession of stolen property.
Plans to build a multi-use warehouse and office building between Interstate 880 and the San Leandro Marina have cleared a key hurdle. The San Leandro Board of Zoning Adjustments unanimously approved Overton Moore Properties' plan to redevelop a former Marina Boulevard paper mill.
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An Atlanta-area man has turned himself in after he was accused of engaging in a sex act with a dog while working as a landscaper. Man accused of engaging in sex act with dog turns himself in LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga.
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In this July 4, 2017 photo, Rufino Varela shows a portrait of himself on his cell phone when he was 9-years-old, during his first communion ceremony in 1974 at the Cardenal Newman school in Buenos Aires, Argentina. After nearly four decades, Varela broke his silence about sexual abuse he suffered at the hands of Rev. Finnlugh Mac Conastair at the school when he was 12 years old, which has led several other former students to denounce clerical abuse at a school that has educated President Mauricio Macri and many other members of Argentina's elite. Natacha Pisarenko AP Photo
The body of a man has been discovered on a mountain in Donegal.
The body of the man, who was reported missing on Saturday evening, was recovered on Sunday.
A rescue helicopter pictured during the recovery operation. (Photo: Donegal Mountain Rescue Team/Facebook)
The man was reported missing after he failed to return to his car which was parked near Glenveagh National Park.
The body was recovered on the Derryveagh Mountains.
The recovery operation was carried out by Donegal Mountain Rescue team.
Huntsville Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with EMS were notified of a stabbing at an apartment in the downtown core of Huntsville before 9 p.m. Saturday.
A 39-year-old local man had been stabbed several times, was treated at the scene by EMS and transported to a local hospital then to a Toronto area hospital by air ambulance. His injuries were believed to be non-life threatening at the time of the incident.
Just after midnight Monday OPP located and arrested a suspect in relation to the stabbing.
Stephen Schell, 27, of Huntsville is charged with assault with a weapon, robbery and wounding, aggravated assault and fail to comply with probation order X 2
The accused will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on Aug. 14.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Syria on Monday to declare victory in its campaign to help President Bashar al-Assad defeat terrorists and rebels. No other foreign head of state has visited Syria since its civil war began in 2011. Russia launched air operations in the country in September 2015 and quickly turned the tide of the conflict in Assad’s favor. The airstrikes not only targeted Islamic State (ISIS) and al-Qaeda terrorists but also battled mainstream rebels opposed to the Assad family’s four-decade rule. “Here in Syria, far away from our borders, you helped the Syrian people to preserve their state and fend off attacks by terrorists,” Putin said, addressing troops at Hemeimeem air base.
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The home of the owner of Lester’s Deli was raided Wednesday morning.
CTV Montreal has learned that investigators from Quebec's financial securities regulator, the Autorité des marchés financiers or AMF, arrived at the home of Bill Berenholc on Fleet Rd. in Hampstead.
Berenholc is the owner of Lester’s Deli on Bernard Ave. in Outremont, famed for serving smoked meat for over 60 years.
Berenholc's daughter, who works at the deli said the investigation is not related to the restaurant.
Lester’s Deli is not to be confused with Lesters supermarket deli products.
In addition to the Bernard Ave. establishment, Berenholc is also the owner of the Lester’s kiosk in the U.S. terminal at Trudeau airport.
Berenholc also made the news in Sept. 2006 when a Cessna he was in with his son was forced to make an emergency landing in the middle of Parc Ave.
Lawyers for a man jailed for nearly a decade without a trial want Alabama to dismiss his charges.
Attorneys for Kharon Davis argued in a Tuesday motion to dismiss his murder case because the court took four years to recognize that one of his lawyers has a son who was a former police investigator involved in the proceedings.
They also wrote in the Houston County Circuit Court filing that Davis has been denied his right to a speedy trial.
The Alabama attorney general's office did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Davis is accused of killing a Dothan man during a robbery and has been held in Houston County Jail since June 9, 2007. He maintains his innocence.
A hearing for the motion is set for June 6.
A fire partially destroyed a double-wide modular home Sunday morning in Menifee, according to a Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department news release.
The fire was reported at 7:06 a.m. and contained in about an hour. The loss was estimated at $135,000.
The home is in the 33600 block of Sweetwater Canyon Road, south of Scott Road and west of the 215 Freeway in a rural area of the city.
Vaughan Fire and Rescue Services responded to a hopper fire at a furniture business in an industrial area near Jane Street and Hwy. 7 in Vaughan.
Fire officials report the pressure build-up in the hopper caused is door to blow off because of a possible dust explosion.
The hopper was not quite full and is protected by a sprinkler system.
No injuries were reported.
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SCOTT TOWNSHIP, Pa. -- Part of Interstate 81 in northern Lackawanna County is closed after a deadly crash.
According to PennDOT, the crash happened in the northbound lanes near the Fleetville exit (202) around 4 p.m. Wednesday. Both lanes are closed.
The Lackawanna County coroner has been called to the scene.
There is no word how many vehicles were involved or how many victims there are.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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Penetanguishene council has decided to hold off on debating the proposed amendments to the bylaw governing temporary structures, until after their summer break.
While some councillors were ready to offer their two cents on the matter at the June 27 meeting, others wanted it pushed.
“We have had a lot of participation of the last several months on some heavy planning items,” said Coun. Doug Rawson. “I’m sure people would love to be involved today, but it is graduation time, and the people who may want to be here can’t be here.”
Council passed a motion to debate the proposed changes at their next meeting, which is scheduled for Sept. 12.
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The on-demand video service is raising monthly subscription fees for its standard service from $9.99 to $10.99 while increasing its premium package from $11.99 to $13.99. The service’s basic plan will remain at $7.99. The new prices will go into effect in November.
× Senate votes to block rule on guns and mentally impaired
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Republican-led Senate has voted to block an Obama-era regulation that would prevent an estimated 75,000 people with mental disorders from being able to purchase a firearm.
The 57 to 43 vote to revoke the regulation now sends the measure to President Donald Trump, who is expected to sign it.
The Obama administration rule strengthened the federal background check system by requiring the Social Security Administration to include the names of beneficiaries with mental impairments who also have a third party to manage their benefits.
But critics say the rule was too broad and unfairly stigmatized the disabled. With a Republican ally in the White House, the GOP has moved aggressively to rescind several late Obama administration regulations.
Members of the Bedford Central Jammee Masjid & Islamic Cultural Centre have raised £3,646 to support the Rohingya refugee crisis.
The fundraiser was supported by the local community in the Midland Road area with hopes the funds will help provide clean water and water for the refugees in Bangldesh.
According to Oxfam more than 500,000 Rohingya people have fled Myanmar in recent weeks. According to reports around 1,400 Rohingya children have arrived in Bangladesh near the Myanmar border without their parents, who were either killed or are missing following the violence in Rakhine.
A spokesman for the Mosque in Brereton Road, Bedford, said: “Here at the Mosque we felt we needed to do something to help these people. The Masjid congregation supported the appeal generously and have raised £3,646 last Friday after Jumuh Prayer(congregation), at the Bedford Central Jamee Masjid and Islamic Cultural Centre.”
Ivana Clonaridis and Harley Churchill were killed in the fiery crash, after their ute plunged off the EJ Whitten Bridge.
RUSSELL, Man. — The pilot of a crop duster is being treated in hospital for minor injuries after the plane crashed into a swamp in southwestern Manitoba.
RCMP say the small plane was trying to land at Russell Airport when it encountered strong winds.
The pilot lost control and the plane went off the runway, flipping upside down in a swampy area.
The 53-year-old man at the controls suffered minor injuries but remains in hospital.
He was the only person in the sprayer plane.
The Transportation Safety Board has been notified of the crash.
COLUMBIA, SC (THE BIG SPUR) - South Carolina point guard PJ Dozier took to Instagram on Monday afternoon to confirm a morning report that he will, in fact, hire an agent for the 2017 NBA Draft process, cutting off any chance to remain eligible for college basketball. Dozier first announced he would go without representation, but made his most recent decision over the weekend.
The Columbia, SC native and former McDonald's All-American went on to thank his supporters, head coach Frank Martin, and the Gamecocks program and fan base.
MORE: Report: USC's PJ Dozier signs with an agent, will 'fully commit' to NBA career
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* As a result of the low-interest environment, FY financial result was 1.82 billion euros ($1.94 billion) below the previous year's figure of 2.03 billion euros
* Proposes a dividend of 60 eurocent per W & W share for FY
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× Trade talk and hair color headline the first day of White Sox and Cubs Camp
The Cubs and White Sox both opened camp on Tuesday, the Cubs look loaded and ready to make another World Series run while trade rumors continue to surround two White Sox pitchers, Dan Roan has the story from Arizona.
Fabolous and Trey Songz ring in 2017 with a brand new collaborative mixtape titled ‘Trappy New Years‘. Featuring six records adding their swag to favorites from Jeezy, Migos, and more. Listen and download below.
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NEW ALBANY, Ind. (AP) - A distilling company plans to establish a new bottling plant at the site of a former Pillsbury plant in southern Indiana.
The $66 million project from Metairie, Louisiana-based Sazerac Co. was announced Wednesday. Officials say the development in Floyd County is expected to create up to 110 jobs by 2021. The plant is located in New Albany across the Ohio River from Louisville, Kentucky.
The plant is the company's first in Indiana and it will expand Sazerac's alcohol processing, blending, packaging and distribution capabilities.
The new facility is scheduled to be operational by the end of 2018. The Indiana Economic Development Corp. offered Sazerac up to $900,000 in conditional tax credits and up to $150,000 in training grants. The former Pillsbury plant has been vacant since closing in 2016.
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Nova Scotia premier to name new cabinet for newly elected majority government
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's newly re-elected Liberal government will unveil its cabinet today.
Premier Stephen McNeil has a smaller slate of possibilities to choose from than he did in 2013, with the Liberals reduced to a slim majority of 27 seats in the 51-seat legislature.
McNeil will have to find replacements for three portfolios, after former justice minister and deputy premier Diana Whalen didn't seek re-election and the defeat of former energy minister Michel Samson and community services minister Joanne Bernard in the May 30 election.
The cabinet had 17 members including the premier before the election was called.
In addition to qualifications, McNeil will have to consider a number of factors in making his selections including diversity, gender, and regional representation.
The cabinet will be sworn in during a ceremony at Pier 21 on the Halifax waterfront.
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The personal loan industry is having a record year, with the value of outstanding balances going up 18 percent in the first quarter of 2018. The growth in these personal loans isn't due just to big traditional banks, but also a number of startups in the financial tech, or "fintech," world.
Here & Now's Peter O'Dowd speaks with Roben Farzad (@robenfarzad), who hosts the podcast "Full Disclosure."
ORANGE TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — Snow Monday caused more than 15 crashes in I-96 in Ionia County, authorities say, one of which involved a semi-truck hauling massive bundles of paper.
The wreck involving the truck happened on in the westbound lanes of the highway west of Sunfield Road in Orange Township, west of Portland.
The Ionia County Sheriff’s Office said the semi driver lost control, after which the truck sideswiped a pickup and then rolled over in the median.
When the truck tipped over, it spilled some 3,000-pound rolls of paper into the highway. Five vehicles struck either the paper rolls or another vehicle, but no one was hurt.
The highway was limited to one lane while cleanup was underway. That caused a large traffic backup.
Most of the other crashes were property damage crashes of slide-offs, authorities said.
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Yet all of a sudden, the founder of Austin Fashion Week, Austin Restaurant Week and Launch787 is among the nation's most prolific pushers of the clean-lined building style. His Austin Modern Home Tour, started just two years, already has expanded to 24 cities from Portland, Ore., to St. Petersburg, Fla., and from Minneapolis to New Orleans.
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Elmer Racing is a company in Finland that specializes in custom racing components. For several months they have been releasing details on their custom 4.0 L (3974 cc) inline-four they call Thor which will reliably produce over 1,500 horsepower. The engine is designed for top classes in time attack and hill climb racing. The engine costs €120,000 ($140,490) and will ship in first quarter of 2018. One of the first race teams using the engine is Rod Pobestek’s Porsche 968 RP968 in World Time Attack Challenge Pro class. However Rob’s team is making a few changes to the engine including a billet head that will retain Porsche architecture. They will also run the engine at a conservative 8,500 rpm but Elmer Racing plans on testing to 10,000 rpm.
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EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Bradford’s left knee has so far responded well to two weeks of rest, raising the possibility of a return for the next game at Chicago.
Bradford said Friday he is “definitely feeling better” after practicing with the team on a limited basis Thursday. That was his first work on the field in two weeks. He has missed the last three games because of soreness and swelling from an injury that occurred in the season opener.
Bradford declined to divulge the specific diagnosis, but said he’s experiencing a residual effect of ACL surgeries he had in 2013 and 2014. Case Keenum has filled in, while the Vikings have lost two of three. They play Monday against the Bears.
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SPRINGFIELD, Illinois -- Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner will Dixon High School honor school resource officer Mark Dallas at the State Capitol today.
After he is honored, Officer Dallas is also expected to urge lawmakers to add more resource officers in schools to prevent or stop shootings.
Dallas, whose own son was in the Dixon High School gym at the time of the shooting on May 16th, quickly confronted the shooter and prevented numerous deaths.
You can watch live on WQAD's Facebook page here, beginning at 12:15 p.m.
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Police made an arrest in connection to van thefts in the area.
The Mercury reported last week that a spate of van thefts occurred in Stamford, as well as one in Morton, during January.
On Sunday, a van was stopped in West Deeping and police arrested its two occupants who officers say were carrying items that could be used in theft.
But they were then released without charge.
Ian Martin, community policing inspector for Stamford, Bourne and the Deepings, said:“Unfortunately, there is insufficient evidence to charge them and they have been released.”
He added that officers are being proactive and upping patrols to catch the thieves.
Police have received further reports that vans were broken into overnight between January 20 and 21.
In one of the incidents a van was broken into in Rutland Road, Stamford. In the other, a van was targeted by thieves in Norfolk Square, Stamford.
If you have information, call police on 101.
Welcome to the Daily Post's live breaking news blog for Wednesday February 15.
Here are our regular updates throughout the day of all the breaking news and sport from across North Wales.
We will have pictures, video, tweets and comments covering the latest North Wales traffic, weather forecasts, crime and council news too.
True love does indeed wait -- and it seems that longtime Radiohead fans' dedication and patience may finally be rewarded with a return to form. "I've always been extreme about resisting us being a drum-guitar-bass band," Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke recently told Rolling Stone .
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Watch Scrum V highlights as Wales begin their Under-20s Six Nations with a bonus-point win over Scotland.
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Jon Ossoff is running to become the first Democrat to win Georgia's 6th district since Jimmy Carter was president.
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This Friday brings along nine NBA games, with some of the best teams and players in the league in action. Keep it right here for the latest scores, highlights and updates from throughout the night.
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Russell looks for revenge against Lakers
The Lakers traded D'Angelo Russell to the Nets over the summer for Brook Lopez to make room for Lonzo Ball, and now it's Russell's turn to get revenge. The Brooklyn guard is slowly making his way back from knee surgery, as the team begins to increase his minutes. It's also Lopez's first game back in Brooklyn since the trade.
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OXON HILL, Md. (AP) — With the Scripps National Spelling Bee extended to three days this year, longtime pronouncer Jacques Bailly finally needed some help.
Bailly's understudy for the past 16 years, the Rev. Brian Sietsema, filled in for him during portions of Wednesday's competition.
Sietsema is a Greek Orthodox priest from Michigan, as well as a former linguistics professor and lexicographer.
Bailly is the longtime public face of the bee. He says it was hard to take his first-ever break, but he knew it was necessary.
This year's bee nearly doubled in size because Scripps started a wild-card program that allowed kids who didn't win their regional bees to get to nationals. More than 500 spellers competed over two days of preliminary rounds. No more than 50 finalists were to be announced later Wednesday.
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The Democrat first elected in 2001 is not seeking a fifth term. The general election is April 4 to pick his replacement. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that Slay will join the Kansas City, Missouri-based law firm Spencer Fane, which plans a new office in downtown St. Louis. The firm already has an office in the St. Louis suburb of Clayton. Slay was an attorney in private practice before he was elected as a St. Louis alderman. He was elected aldermanic president in 1995.
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Carrie Fisher was the be-all and end-all actress for Star Wars fans—and her memory is going to be honored every chance they get.
Peter Mayhew, who plays Chewbacca in the franchise, paid tribute to his late co-star at the Marvelous Nerd Year’s Eve Comic-Con in Dallas, a late addition to the previously scheduled event in light of Fisher’s shocking death last week.
“She was a princess,” Mayhew, a native Texan who hosted the tribute with his wife, Angie, told the audience, per Dallas-Fort Worth’s NBC 5. “She can adapt to almost any situation and she did.”
The Mississippi Supreme Court issued a ruling last week that will allow the family of Patrauna Hudson to continue their lawsuit against the city of Yazoo City, who they believe is responsible for the drowning death of the nine-year-old girl in 2014.
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Five titles have been shortlisted for this year’s Amazon.ca First Novel Award.
The finalists were selected by author Tanis MacDonald, who will decide the $40,000 winner along with jurors Casey Plett and Gurjinder Basran. The winning title will be announced May 25.
A 30-year-old woman, who suffered severe burns in a fire mishap a couple of days ago, died at the Government Hospital in Kumbakonam today.
Stella, resident of Valluvar street in Veeramangalam village in Papanasam taluk, was cooking at her home when her sari caught fire accidentally. The fire spread quickly. On hearing her screams, her neighbours rushed and put out the fire. Stella was admitted to the Government Headquarters Hospital in Kumbakonam where she succumbed today.
She is survived by her husband, who is working as watchman in a private company in Coimbatore, and two children.
Based on a complaint lodged by her father Rajendran, Papansam police have registered a case.
SARASOTA – World of Beer is breaking ties with its downtown Sarasota location.
The signs still say World of Beer, but it isn’t part of the franchise anymore.
According to the herald tribune, the Tampa-based chain revoked the franchise agreement for the tavern on Main St. last month.
This comes as World of Beer is engaged in a legal fight with the local franchise over the closure and re-branding of the World of Beer on Tourist Center Drive.
That location briefly shuttered before reopening as JDub’s Dub Shack at UTC.
The Main Street move is an end for World of Beer in Sarasota and Manatee counties.
A third tavern on Cortez Road W. closed last month.
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Jake Vieth homered and drove in three runs for Gonzaga.
Jake Vieth homered and drove in three runs to help Gonzaga to a 9-4 nonconference baseball victory over rival Washington State in Spokane on Monday night.
Daniel Bies of Redmond High allowed four hits and one run in six innings with five strikeouts for the Zags (21-14).
Gonzaga took a 9-1 lead before the Cougars staged a ninth-inning rally.
Andres Alvarez hit a two-run double and scored on a wild pitch, but the rally ended there for WSU (15-18).
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• Jeff Harada has resigned as the head coach of the Central Washington women’s basketball team to take the same position at Cal State Fullerton.
In three seasons at CWU, Harada had a 44-42 overall record.
• The NCAA Division II national champion Western Washington women’s soccer team will be recognized at Tuesday’s Mariners game. Erin Russell, a product of Mountlake Terrace High, will throw out the ceremonial first pitch.
Olivia Wilde set to make directorial debut Kaitlyn Dever and Beanie Feldstein will star in the film about two high achieving high school students who realize they should've had more fun.
The 10 Hollywood up-and-comers set to dominate 2018 Meet Hollywood’s new class of superstars. Seemingly overnight, the movies have been deluged by talented newcomers. But they’re no one-hit wonders. These folks can really hold their own against Tinseltown’s...
BOSTON -- Well, that didn't take long.
Skating in his first career NHL game, Boston Bruins forward Ryan Donato made the most of his debut with the Black and Gold -- scoring his first career goal -- and point -- of his professional career Monday night against the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Donato lit the lamp at 5:41 in the second period, taking a feed from Torey Krug and rifling home a one-timer from the right circle that beat Blue Jackets netminder Joonas Korpisalo to tie the contest up at 1-1.
RYAN DONATO'S FIRST AS A BRUIN AND IT'S A LASER! Whooo! pic.twitter.com/JCPdV8oz0d -- Colin Beswick (@CBeswick) March 20, 2018
Donato has seen his stock rise as the Bruins top prospect due to his potential as an elite scorer. In his final season with Harvard, Ryan Donato scored 26 goals in just 29 games with the Crimson.
Midway through the second period, Donato has already fired five shots on goal while logging 8:29 of ice time.
Republican Candidate for Governor, Assemblyman Travis Allen will hold a rally from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday on the West steps of the Capital building in Sacramento.
Travis is set present his plan to fix California's outdated infrastructure and low-ranking schools; to reduce oppressive taxes and regulations; and to stop the corruption and lawlessness in our state government, according to a release.
This free event is open to anyone who would like to hear his vision for California. For transportation and more information, contact Eddie: 415-309-8000 or email: egarcia@reagan.com.
Source: Team Travis Allen
Albany Utilities has been preparing all week for the possible severe weather. Workers with Albany Utilities have checked ponds and flood basins to make sure they are as low as possible.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump: 'The state of our union is strong because our people are strong.'
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IT MAY turn out that the widespread belief that most Americans' incomes have stagnated for years is, well, false or at least overstated.
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No doubt, many Americans feel that, except for the rich and segments of the upper middle class, they've been treading
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The much-talked bout , much-hyped and much-delayed boxing match between current Ultimate Fighting Championship Lightweight champion Conor McGregor and the former pound-for-pound best boxer in the world, Floyd Mayweather, is finally official. That's according to Kevin Iole of Yahoo! Sports , who confirmed with sources close to the situation that the fight has been signed, sealed and soon-to-be delivered on Aug. 26, 2017, to be exact.
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Why Paper Boi always got an attitude? He rich, right? That's why I can't feel bad for these celebrities.
LAKEWOOD, Ohio– The Cleveland Division of the FBI is searching for the man it says robbed a Lakewood bank Monday morning.
The suspect walked into the Dollar Bank on Madison Avenue near Lakeland Avenue at about 11:12 a.m. According to the FBI, the man passed a demand note to the teller and indicated he had a weapon.
No one was injured.
The suspect was wearing blue latex gloves and a gray coat that said “Construction” on the back.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Lakewood Police Department at 216-529-6763 or the Cleveland Division of the FBI at 216-522-1400. Callers can remain anonymous. Reward money is available for tips leading to an arrest and prosecution.
Vice President Mike Pence will be in Wisconsin Wednesday. Pence will do three events in Milwaukee – a speech promoting recently enacted tax cuts at an event sponsored by America First Policies, a pro-President Trump group, a roundtable organized by the America First Action super PAC, and a campaign fundraising dinner for Governor Scott Walker.
The roundtable will include Republican Wisconsin Congressman Glenn Grothman, Foxconn special assistant Louis Woo, and Job Creators Network chief executive Alfredo Ortiz.
The vice president is scheduled to arrive at General Mitchell International Airport at 3:30 p.m.
MIRAMAR, Fla. - An 8-month-old girl was killed in a dog attack Wednesday in Miramar, police said.
The attack was reported at a home in the 2400 block of Kingston Drive.
Miramar police confirmed that the infant was killed by the family pet while she was in the care of a relative.
Sky 10 was above the scene at 12:30 p.m. as authorities had the home blocked off with crime scene tape. Animal control vans were parked outside the home.
A woman, possibly the victim's mother, was being consoled by officers.
Miramar Fire Rescue officials said a crew was called to the scene regarding a pit bull attack, but they did not take anyone to a hospital.
Fire Rescue officials said the incident is now a police investigation.
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NEW YORK (AP) — A person has climbed the Statue of Liberty's base on the Fourth of July shortly after the arrests of several people who hung a banner calling for abolishing Immigration and Customs Enforcement from the statue's pedestal.
News helicopter video showed the climber sitting by the bottom of the statue's robes Wednesday. Police stood nearby.
National Park Service spokesman Jerry Willis says police are trying to persuade the climber to descend.
Earlier, Willis said at least six people were taken into custody for a banner that read "Abolish I.C.E.," referring to part of the Department of Homeland Security. Willis says federal regulations prohibit hanging banners from the monument.
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The group behind the banner, Rise and Resist, says the climber isn't connected to the earlier demonstration.
A general rule is not to carry illegal drugs onto planes, but Chief Keef gave it a try and got caught on June 12 at the Sioux Falls Regional Airport in South Dakota . Airport police found four blunts and an edible in his backpack.
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Circuit: Mallory Park This one of the few chances to marshal a car meeting at Mallory this year!
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SRINAGAR: At least three soldiers were on Friday killed after an avalanche hit an army camp in Kupwara district.
The incident that took place at Kupwara’s Machil Sector also left an Army personnel injured.
Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti has expressed deep sorrow over the death of three soldiers in Machil sector of Kupwara who were killed when their post came under an avalanche today.
The Chief Minister has conveyed her sympathies to the families of dead soldiers.
During peak tourist season, Matt receives a call about a huge saltwater crocodile that has launched himself into the back of a fishing boat.
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Oklahoma's softball team will go for their third straight national championship when the Sooners begin play in the Women's College World Series at Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City on Thursday.
The Sooners will face Washington at 1:30 pm Thursday in the first round.
OU has been rolling, going 55-3 this season.
The Sooners have outscored their opposition 40-2 in this year's NCAA Tournament, they've won a record 16 straight NCAA Tournament games dating back to last season, and they're 26-2 in the NCAA Tournament the last three seasons.
They enter this year's WCWS having won 14 straight games at Hall of Fame Stadium and 20 of their last 21.
OU coach Patty Gasso met the media on Wednesday to preview the 2018 WCWS.
Doc's Friends, the Wichita nonprofit that owns the World War II-era bomber, said Monday that an open house scheduled for Saturday at Yingling Aviation has been postponed. Josh Wells, spokesman for Doc's Friends, said the group has been unable to fly a maintenance flight on the airplane because of "weather, flight and crew schedules."
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Police are searching for a 'frail' 24-year-old man from Sheffield who went missing three days ago and may be in need of medical treatment.
Zohaib Latif was last seen on Saturday, December 31 at his home in Sheffield.
Have you seen missing Zohaib Latif, 24?
He is known to have links to Birmingham and London but could be elsewhere in the country.
A South Yorkshire Police spokesman said: "Zohaib is described as Asian, approximately 5ft6, of slim build.
"He has receding dark hair and wears strong glasses with a thick purple or black rim. Zohaib is very frail due to a number of medical conditions and has a distinctive walk.
"He was last seen wearing a blue cotton 'windbreaker' with a reflective silver strip around the chest and back, dark trousers and cream hush puppy shoes. Zohaib speaks good English but may require medical treatment.
"If you have seen Zohaib or may know of his whereabouts please call 101 and quote incident number 1143 of 31/12/16."
NEW CASTLE, Pennsylvania – Unexpectedly on Thursday, October 5, 2017, Carissa Anne Hohbach, 32, of New Castle, Pennsylvania, passed away.
She was born on July 16, 1985 in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, to Allen and Holly (Mills) Hohbach.
Besides her parents, Carissa is survived by her siblings, Alexander Hohbach, Augusta (Justin) Hohbach Caplinger and other family members.
Arrangements handled by Cremation & Funeral Service by Gary S. Silvat, Inc. To leave condolences for the family go to www.cremateohio.com.
Americans’ spirits rose this month after dipping earlier this spring, suggesting they remain confident in the economy despite rising inflation and stock-market gyrations.
The Conference Board said Tuesday its index of consumer confidence rose 1.7 points from a month earlier to 128.7 in April. Confidence had dipped in March after hitting the highest level since 2000 in February.
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The Owen Sound Harvest for Hunger's Fun Day at the Farm event Saturday afternoon in rural Meaford raised about $10,000 for the Canadian Foodgrains Bank, which helps to feed the needy in the developing world.
Donations to the registered Canadian charity are matched four-to-one by the Canadian government, meaning the event essentially raised $40,000 towards the fight to end world hunger.
Fun Day at the Farm included several children's activities, farming demonstrations, a corn maze, information displays, horse and buggy rides, a barbecue and more.
It's just one of the ways the Owen Sound Harvest for Hunger, a project of the Owen Sound Alliance Church, raises money for the Canadian Foodgrains Bank. Four local farmers are also growing soybeans, with the proceeds from the sale going to the charity.
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Music students of Irene Martin and Emily Baker were recently presented in recital at New Liberty Baptist Church, Mortion. Pictured from front left are Christian Lewis, Cali Tillman, Brooklyn Chisolm, Samantha Gardner, Lydia Powell and Sam Bradshaw. Second row, Chloe Lang, Sophia Lang, Brayden Hines, Blake Hines, and Kyle Powell. Third row, Irene Martin, Parker Lang, Gage Lee, Lillie Bradshaw, Brynnley Powell and Emily Baker. Fourth row, Isaiah Goss, Lisa Biggert, Aleyna Ivy and Ethan Powell.
SOMERSET, Ky. (WTVQ) – Somerset Christian Schools is the latest system to close due to illness.
School officials announced on Tuesday that all classes are canceled the rest of the week (February 15, 16, 17).
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The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum will host its final First Fridays: A Contemporary Cocktail Party of the 2017 season. The event will take place on Friday, Sept. 1, from 7 to 9 p.m. Admission is $25 for non-members and $20 for members. Tickets available at the door.
To RSVP for the talk, call Kathryn Tufano at 203-438-4519, ext. 148, or email [email protected] by Monday, Aug. 28.
Giles pitched a perfect ninth inning with two strikeouts for his third save of the year in Monday's 3-0 win over the Angels.
Giles is a perfect 3-for-3 in save chances in 2017 despite being hit with a loss already and allowing five runs in six innings of work. The flamethrower's elite strikeout rate (16.5 K/9) and ability to limit the long balls make him a near-elite fantasy fireman. It also helps that he's closing things out for a team favored to win the American League West.
Kimberly Enoch had a stable job working from home managing grants for a Little Rock, Ark., nonprofit, but she was bored and thought she could do better.
So she quit.
Within three months, she landed a job as a grant writer at Southern Bancorp Community Partners, snagging a 14% raise, a faster pace at work and an easy seven-minute commute.
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At least 60 inmates in a Brazilian jail have reportedly been killed - a number brutally - during a prison riot.
The disturbance broke out in the northern state of Amazonas on Sunday afternoon, lasting until the following morning.
Some of the deaths were reportedly very grisly - with inmates beheaded and dismembered.
Several prison guards were held hostage during the riot, in which a number of detainees also escaped from the jail.
It is believed at least 60 serving prisoners died, making it one of the country's largest prison massacres.
"This is the biggest prison massacre in our state's history," state public security secretary Sergio Fontes said during a press conference.
BOSTON (AP) The Boston Bruins have re-signed forward Sean Kuraly to a three-year deal.
The contract has an annual cap hit of $1.275 million, the team said.
Kuraly scored six goals last season, his first full season in the NHL. He had two goals and a pair of assists in the playoffs.
Also Tuesday, the Bruins signed forward Anton Bildh to a two-way contract that would pay him $650,000 in the NHL. He had 11 goals and 15 assists with Providence of the AHL last season.
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In the first salvo of the American and North Korean scale up war, one might argue that China encouraged NK to blow up their test rocket on launch and they would see that President Donald Trump keeps away from Tweeter and keeps his mouth shut. My guess is NK is waiting for Trump to boast about his ability to shut down the NK Test Schedule, and then they will set off an underground nuclear blast.
It looks like we just went through the first round of chicken in the USA and NK war. Surely, China is watching the many demonstrations of Trump disdain occurring across the United States. Hopefully, these anti-Trump domestic demonstrations will defrock Trump of his messianic illusion when he is appearing on the world scene.
The best thing for Trump to do on this Easter Sunday is to attend church service to pay homage to Jesus Christ the real messianic leader of the Christian Faith.
Here's everything you need to know about the head-coach openings throughout the NFL.
Bills fire Rex Ryan as playoff drought reaches 17
Kubiak tells Broncos he's retiring due to health
? Jaguars fire Gus Bradley after 14-48 record?
Rams COO: Fisher firing was 'organizational failure'
AFC West-worst Chargers fire Mike McCoy
49ers announce firings of Chip?Kelly, GM Trent Baalke
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The Colts announced they signed free agent tight end Eric Ebron on Monday. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports it’s a two-year deal worth up to $15 million.
Ebron, 24, gives the Colts a pass-catching complement to Jack Doyle. Doyle caught 80 passes last season, while Ebron caught 53.
Ebron also visited the Panthers.
The 10th overall choice in 2014, he started 37 games and made 186 receptions for 2,070 yards and 11 touchdowns. The Lions cut him rather than pay him $8.25 million this season.
The Lions, meanwhile, continue to search for tight ends after losing both Ebron and Darren Fells.
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SAN FRANCISCO--At least two people are dead after a shooting at a UPS facility in San Francisco on Wednesday morning.
The gunman shot himself and his condition is unknown.
Media reports say San Francisco police have secured the building, and is searching the building for victims and witnesses, the department said in a tweet.
The package sorting and delivery facility employs about 850 people.
UPS spokesman Steve Gaut released a statement saying four employees were involved in a "shooting incident" but that the company cannot provide any identifications until the police investigation is complete.
"We understand that there are potentially multiple deaths, although some individuals were transported to the hospital and we are unsure of their status at this time," the statement said.
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US stocks have biggest gain in 6 weeks
Stocks are closing broadly higher on Wall Street, giving the market its biggest gain in six weeks.
Banks posted some of the biggest gains Monday. Wells Fargo jumped 2.7 percent.
Among consumer-focused stocks, Amazon.com gained 2 percent.
Medical device maker Alere soared 16 percent after it agreed to new terms for a sale to Abbott Laboratories.
The Standard & Poor’s 500 index gained 20 points, or 0.9 percent, to 2,349.
The Dow Jones industrial average rose 183 points, or 0.9 percent, to 20,636. The Nasdaq composite increased 51 points, or 0.9 percent, to 5,856.
Small-company stocks rose more than the rest of the market. The Russell 2000 climbed 15 points, or 1.2 percent, to 1,361.
Bond prices slipped. The yield on the 10-year Treasury note rose to 2.25 percent.
White House press secretary Sean Spicer says that the results of President Donald Trump's meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping earlier this month "are paying off" with respect to North Korea.
BRUCETON – Sammie Joe Cole, 75, of Humboldt, previously from Bruceton, died January 1, 2017 at his home.
A memorial service is Tuesday, January 3, 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of Bruceton Funeral Home. Cremation was chosen.
He was born in Bruceton on June 26, 1941 to the late Lenzie Clarence Cole and Gerline Minell Park Cole. He was a veteran.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, and three brothers.
Survivors include: wife, Joye Knight Cole of Humboldt, five daughters, Tammie (Stacey) Hollingsworth of Paris, Alesia Osborn of Huntingdon, Carol (Brent) Rice of Buena Vista and Julie (Chris) Finley of Bruceton; two stepsons, Ben Underwood of Clifton and Bertt Underwood of Miami, one brother, Jerry Cole of Eva, 12 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
WASHINGTON, Oct 6 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump, speaking with French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday, discussed joint counterterrorism operations in the Sahel region of Africa, the White House said in a statement.
The U.S. military said earlier on Friday that a fourth soldier was killed during an Oct. 4 attack in Niger, raising the death toll from an incident that has thrown a spotlight on the U.S. counterterrorism mission in the West African nation.
Macron expressed his condolences over the shooting in Las Vegas on Sunday while Trump conveyed his condolences regarding the knife attack in Marseille on Monday, the statement said. (Reporting by Eric Walsh)
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CLEVELAND– Pacers guard Glenn Robinson III could play Monday night as Indiana tries to even its playoff series with the Cavaliers.
Robinson, who has missed the past 12 games with a sprained left calf, took part in the team’s shootaround ahead of Game 2. Robinson didn’t dress for Saturday’s series opener, which the Pacers lost 109-108 to the defending NBA champions.
Robinson hasn’t played since March 22 after injuring himself during a practice scrimmage.
Coach Nate McMillan isn’t sure how much he can use the league’s slam dunk champion, who returned to practice Sunday.
Robinson gives McMillan depth and another perimeter weapon to throw at the Cavaliers, whose defense has been suspect all season.
The 23-year-old Robinson averaged 6.1 points and 3.6 rebounds in 69 games.
The executive behind “Jane the Virgin” and “Ugly Betty” is aiming to put more Latinos on the big screen. Ben Silverman recently formed a new production venture, PropAgate, with backing...
Ben Silverman is staying in the Barry Diller camp after all. The former NBC entertainment chief has renewed his contract with Electus, the TV and digital production studio backed by...
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The Golden Knights’ opportunity to make sports history took another important step forward Monday night.
In Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, Vegas got off to a good start by dispatching the Washington Capitals 6-4 at T-Mobile Arena. The two sides will meet again Wednesday in Sin City for Game 2 of their best-of-seven series.
No NHL, NFL, NBA or MLB expansion team has ever won the title in their first season, and another Golden Knights win at home in Game 2 certainly would put the Caps — who have never won the Cup before, either, and are playing in just their second final in franchise history — in a tough spot as the series shifts to the nation’s capital.
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A new poll has found that pride in the U.S. has declined among Democrats under President Trump.
According to the Gallup poll, just 32 percent of Democrats say they are “extremely proud” to be American, down from the 43 percent who said the same in 2017.
Confidence in the state of the country was already on the decline, even before Trump took office, according to the poll. In 2013, for example, 67 percent of Democrats were “extremely” or “very” proud to be American in that year, according to Gallup.
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Museum of the Revolution 12/16/16 - The cupola of the former presidential palace of Cuba, now a museum to Castro's revolution. Museum of the Revolution 12/16/16 - The cupola of the former presidential palace of Cuba, now a museum to Castro's revolution.
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Another major highway in metro Atlanta has been closed, this one because an underground gas leak caused the fast lane to buckle.
Singer, Small Doctor, recently won the heart of many after he went back to his root to donate some school materials to pupils.
The singer who grew up in Agege, Lagos, has been a fast rising sensation in the Nigerian music industry that his songs are now on popular demand.
Deciding to remember where he came from, the singer went to one of the public primary schools in Agege where he donated school bags and other items to the students.
PIQUA — Edison State Community College invites community members to Poem In Your Pocket Day at noon Thursday, April 26, in East Hall room 456 at the Piqua Campus. The event is free.
Area poets are invited to bring a poem to read to the audience at this annual event, where the featured poet will be Myrna Stone.
Stone is the author of five full-length books of poetry, including, most recently, “Luz Bones” from Etruscan Press. The recipient of three Ohio Arts Council grants, a fellowship to Vermont Studio Center, and the 2001 Ohio Poet of the Year award, Stone’s poetry has appeared in over 50 journals.
In “Luz Bones,” she explores historic characters such as Eng and Chang, famous twins joined at the sternum; actress and sex symbol Mae West; and theologian Martin Luther.
A collection on which Stone is now working takes her to burial plots where grave robbers are unearthing corpses.
For more information, contact Dr. Vivian Blevins by emailing vblevins@edisonohio.edu or calling 778-3815.
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Flames raced through an East Bangor home at 223 N. Broad St. on Monday evening, gutting the structure and displacing a family.
Flames raced through an East Bangor home at 223 N. Broad St. on Monday evening, gutting the structure and displacing a family. (FILE PHOTO/GETTY IMAGES)
Edwards will rejoin the Cubs' active roster after being activated from the bereavement list Monday, Patrick Mooney of CSN Chicago reports.
Edwards originally went on the bereavement list on April 14. The 25-year-old will return to a Cubs bullpen that has struggled during his absence. He'll look to continue his impressive start to the season, which has resulted in not allowing a single earned run through 4.2 innings so far.
Former full-time racer and World Cup downhill rider Manuel Gruber quit racing a while ago and is now enjoying life more than ever. Building trails and riding his bike is all he does. No need to set the fastest time. No shots for the oh-so-mandatory Instagram post in the evening. Just having fun on a bike. Grubes gonna Groove is all about the joy and stoke of riding a bike.Filmed and produced by Martin Fülöp.
9th Circ. Says Crossing Dolphins Are Nature, Not Copyright
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 10:25 PM EST) -- The Ninth Circuit on Friday upheld a California federal court’s finding that famed marine life painter Robert Wyland did not infringe another painter’s copyright of two crossing dolphins by painting his own underwater scene, ruling that the depiction is an idea first expressed in nature.
A self-described “world-renowned wildlife artist,” Peter A. Folkens had accused Wyland and related galleries in September 2014 of infringing his copyrighted “Two Dolphins” pen and ink illustration with the painting “Life in the Living Sea,” which shows a colorful underwater scene...
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It's party time in Maine for Phish's drummer.
Jon Fishman now lives in Lincolnville, Maine, a coastal town with just over 2,000 people. Tuesday, he was one of two people elected town assessor.
It's a three-year term. Fishman came in second with 356 votes.
Deputies say a woman who claimed she was raped on Fort Myers Beach withdrew her complaint during an investigation.
The woman told responding deputies she had met a man Friday night at the Lani Kai Island Resort.
She said the pair went on a walk when the man, about 25 years old, called another man over.
She said she was then stripped of her clothes and forced to have sex, according to deputies.
She told deputies the men left the scene after she broke free and ran back to the hotel.
Wednesday afternoon, LCSO released an update to the incident, saying detectives determined no crime occurred during an investigation and that the woman withdrew her complaint.
It was also noted that the woman was at the hotel to meet with one of the men.
The B.C. government is offering emergency grants of $1,500 for eligible small businesses affected by wildfires in the B.C. Interior.
Forests Minister Doug Donaldson announced Monday the grants will be administered through the Red Cross, which has also distributed $600 payments to individuals and families forced from their homes by fires in the Cariboo. The grants will also be available to aboriginal communities and non-profits affected by fires and highway closures.
Businesses and organizations along Highway 20, evacuation areas on Highway 97 south of Prince George, Highway 26 to Barkerville and the eastern Cariboo Regional District communities of Horsefly and Likely.
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I know a lot of people think Valentine's Day is a pain in the butt - but this is ridiculous! According to the Flint Police Operations Facebook page , a security guard at the Z Club on Dort Highway in Flint, accidentally shot himself in the butt early this morning. Apparently the victim was pulling the gun out, when it fired.
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An Afghan official says Islamic State fighters have captured some territory around Tora Bora, the former stronghold of Osama bin Laden in eastern Nangarhar province. The push and capture of the giant cave complex that once housed al-Qaida's chief would be a major scoop for the Islamic State group in its rivalry with the Afghan Taliban.
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Over one thousand Cairns residents attended the Anzac Day dawn service on the Cairns Esplanade. PICTURE: BRENDAN RADKE
The U.S. Women's National field hockey team rallied to defeat Canada, 2-1, Sunday in the bronze medal game of the Pan American Cup at Spooky Nook in Lancaster.
Karli Johanese's second-quarter goal gave Canada a 1-0 lead.
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But Michelle Vittese tied it in the third and Taylor West made it 2-1 in the third.
The team is slated to return to action at the FISH Hockey World League Final in Auckland, New Zealand November 17-26.
STAR-watchers are convinced RUMER WILLIS is following in the footsteps of mom DEMI MOORE — all the way to the plastic surgeon’s!The 54-year-old Ghost beauty has become a nip/tuck junkie as her screen-siren looks fade into the Tinseltown sunset, insiders say. But now she’s got her daughter Rumer hooked — and she’s just a peach-skinned 28! “Rumer’s been to see Demi’s plastic surgeon … and since she’s always finding flaws, she keeps going back,” Says a spy. “So far she’s had her nose thinned, her lips plumped, her forehead Botoxed and her teeth capped. She looks completely different from just a few years ago.”
SKOPJE, Macedonia (AP) — A Macedonian court has overturned the more than decade-old terrorism convictions of 10 ethnic Albanian men, many of whom served long prison terms over a mine attack on a NATO vehicle.
The Skopje criminal ruled that there was no evidence linking the men to the 2003 blast in northern Macedonia that killed two Polish soldiers and their Macedonian translator.
Earlier Monday, special prosecutor Katica Janeva had called for them to be cleared.
Four of the men evaded arrest and were convicted in absentia, but the others served between 3.5 and seven years in prison. Their lawyers said the men would now seek compensation.
NATO troops were deployed during ethnic conflict between government forces and ethnic Albanian rebels in 2001. Some stayed on to monitor implementation of the peace deal.
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The state government should take action against right-wing leader Sambhaji Bhide for allegedly describing “Manusmruti” as the first book of law, Leader of Opposition Radhakrishna Vikhe-Patil said on Wednesday.
Bhide at a function in Nandurbar hailed Manu and his “Manusmruti”. He allegedly described “Manusmruti” as the first book on law.
The Congress leader said, “How can anybody endorse ‘Manusmruti’. It goes against secularism. It also amounts to insulting the Indian Constitution.”
Vikhe-Patil said, “The state government should take action against Bhide.”
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The Fed is expected to stay on course for four rate hikes, says Jeffrey Small of Arbor Financial.
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) - The Asian Football Confederation has banned 15 current or former players for life for match-fixing.
They are among 22 people from Laos and Cambodia issued with life bans by the AFC disciplinary committee for manipulating matches involving Laos national teams and club side Lao Toyota. The banned players represented Laos or Lao Toyota.
The AFC says its match-fixing investigation is ongoing so "specific details including the relevant matches will not be disclosed." The regional governing body wants FIFA to extend the bans globally.
The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Ltd (SPDC) has denied allegations of environmental mismanagement in the Niger Delta levelled against it at the weekend by Amnesty International, reiterating its commitment to swift response to oil spill incidents as much as access and security conditions permit teams to mobilise and deploy to spill sites to…
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Paige Backstage At Tonight’s WWE RAW In Tampa, Update On Her WWE Return
It looks like it’s possible the WWE Universe may soon see the return of Paige.
The former WWE Women’s Champion who is also part of the Total Divas cast, is reportedly backstage at tonight’s WWE RAW show in Tampa, Florida.
According to Mike Johnson at PWInsider.com, Paige has not be cleared to wrestle as of yet, and is still dealing with the recovery process following neck surgery.
UMGIf you’re a Shania Twain fan, this is the week you’ve been waiting for!
The Canadian superstar’s first new music since 2011’s experimental single, “Today Is Your Day,” debuts on Thursday. You’ll be able to stream or download “Life’s About to Get Good” on Friday.
The new track boasts a chorus that’s classic Shania, while the verses candidly address her feelings about her split from longtime producer and husband Mutt Lange.
On Wednesday, Shania unveiled the cover art and the release date for her fifth studio album on social media. Titled NOW, the record features a glamorous black-and-white photo of the singer, clad in a black bra and leopard-print gloves that bring to mind her wardrobe from her 1998 “That Don’t Impress Me Much” video.
NOW is Shania’s first studio album since 2002’s Up!.
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CANTON, Ohio (WHBC) – 3rd and 4th rabies cases involving sick raccoons in Stark County.
The third case was in southeast Washington Township along Route 183 near Route 153.
The fourth raccoon was confirmed on Friday in Paris Township, just north of Minerva.
It had gotten into a fight with a homeowner’s dogs.
That homeowner shot the animal.
It has rabies, but the CDC must now confirm that it is the raccoon-strain of the disease.
The USDA will now add a few more Stark County townships when it does a rabies vaccine drop starting later this week.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcementofficials detained a Westchester County, New York, teenager on Thursday, the morning of his high school prom and days before his graduation.Diego Ismael Puma Macancela, 19, fled Ecuador with his mother in 2014 because ..
Korean company to create 500 jobs in Whitfield County
ATLANTA (AP) — A South Korean conglomerate says it will create 500 jobs and invest $150 million for solar cell manufacturing in Whitfield County in northwest Georgia.
Gov. Nathan Deal announced Wednesday the investment by Hanwha Q CELLS Korea. Deal says it was a continuation of "strong partnerships" the state has had with Korean businesses.
The new manufacturing facility in Dalton will produce solar cells, a device that turns light energy into electricity. When several solar cells are connected, they become what is commonly referred to as a solar panel.
Vice President of Hanwha Q CELLS Korea James Choi says he saw the facility as the beginning of a long-term relationship with Georgia.
Georgia Department of Economic Development commissioner Pat Wilson says it will be Hanwha Q CELLS Korea's first U.S.-based manufacturing facility.
The sudden death on 2 February of Etienne Tshisekedi the long-time opposition leader in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is more than a personal tragedy for a man who spent four decades fighting for democracy, only to die moments away from exercising actual power. The 84-year-old's death came at a crucial time in Congolese politics - in the midst of protracted negotiations between the signatories to the 31 December 2016 accord over the composition of a new government and the modalities of appointing a prime minister.
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CNN's Jake Tapper highlights instances of President Trump and his administration sharing untrue claims as the White House accuses reporters of putting out information they know is incorrect in an attempt to mislead the public.
MADISON (WKOW) -- A 28-year-old woman was taken to the Dane County Jail early this morning after emergency personnel revived her from a reported drug overdose.
Madison Police went to a home in the 1300 block of Loreen Drive on the city's southwest side to find Stacey M. Conner not breathing. Madison Fire Department responders, who were also on the scene, couldn't find Conner's pulse.
A police report says she was revived after both the fire department and police officers administered "multiple doses" of Narcan.
After she received medical clearance at a local hospital, Conner was taken to the Dane County Jail and is facing charges for possession of heroin and a parole hold.
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Cirino (undisclosed), who was waived with an injury designation Tuesday, cleared waivers Wednesday and reverted to injured reserve, according to the league's official transaction log.
Cirino signed with the Colts this spring after going undrafted out of Adams State. The nature of his injury isn't known. Barring an injury settlement, he's likely stuck on IR all season.
The nonprofit group, Help Save the Next Girl, came to Charlottesville to share condolences for the loss of car attack victim, Heather Heyer.
They marched from the Omni Hotel to the site of where Heather Heyer died.
The group laid flowers and wrote messages at the memorial site on 4th Street.
The women also marched to the police station to present flowers and wrap ribbons on the entrance.
“We are here today to reject the poison of hatred and the violence it inevitably spawns. And you known violence is not an abstract idea to either of our families,” said Gil Harrington.
Gil Harrington is the mother of Morgan Harrington, who was abducted and murdered in Albemarle County in 2009.
× Suspicious package causing evacuation of Rose Administration building on University of Alabama campus
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The University of Alabama Alert System has alerted students and employees of an evacuation around the area of the Rose Administration Building.
There is a suspicious package in the area.
UA Alert: Suspicious package reported @ Rose. Rose, adjacent bldgs evacuated. Avoid area. Report anything suspicious to UAPD 205-348-5454 — The Univ. of Alabama (@UofAlabama) October 6, 2017
The university is asking everyone to avoid the area and to report anything suspicious to campus police.
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A couple elected officials threw the ceremonial first pitches before witnessing their first taste of what the Challenger league offers. "It made me feel wonderful," said Representative Ed Rynders, "I've always been active and involved with people with developmental disabilities.
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A 25-year-old woman was taken to Royal University Hospital after a two-vehicle collision at First Avenue North and 23rd Street this afternoon.
In a news release, police said the woman was taken to the hospital as a precaution. No one else was injured.
According to police, she was driving northbound on First Avenue and collided with another vehicle. She was given a ticket for disobeying a red light.
The crash happened around 3:30 p.m. As of 4:30 p.m., traffic was back to normal.
BOSTON (AP) — Danica Patrick says she “had a moment” when she lost her temper at a booing fan after qualifying for last week’s NASCAR race.
She says she knows the smarter thing to do would have been to “just keep walking.”
“But every now and again they just catch you in a moment, and I had a moment,” Patrick says.
In a video that went viral, Patrick stormed over to the fan and said: “I’m a person, too. I have feelings. When you boo me, it hurts my feelings.”
The 35-year-old driver said during a promotional tour of Boston on Wednesday that she decided not to sign autographs for a fan at the Poconos track who had gone through a security cordon.
She says she “didn’t feel it was right to honor that person for disrespecting the security guard.”
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HOUSTON (AP) — Heavy rains that flooded some Houston streets on July Fourth are expected to subside.
National Weather Service meteorologist Patrick Blood says the city saw heavy rainfall early Wednesday that led to 1 to 2 feet (0.3 to 0.6 meters) of water collecting on some roads in west Houston. But the rain is expected to subside by afternoon.
Blood says the flooding is typical for Houston and won't come close to the devastating floods caused last year by Hurricane Harvey. If the rain continues as it has, the impact should be minor.
He says while more rain is expected in the coming days, it likely won't be as much.
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The rains caused the city to call off its July Fourth concert and festival, but the fireworks display is still on.
JOHANNESBURG, April 13 South Africa's new Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba said on Thursday the government would not spend money it did not have "whatever the social pressures may be" and that he would tell investors at an IMF meeting in the U.S. next week that the economy was showing recovery signs.
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Ho hum, another year, another AFC East title for the New England Patriots and a high seed in the playoffs.
You can count on it every year.
But this year was a bit different for New England — there were a few more ungulations in the ride to the top seed in the AFC playoffs.
Four games without Tom Brady brought into question the Pats' ability to win without the future Hall of Fame quarterback and then a shocking mid-season trade of Jamie Collins and a season-ending injury to Rob Gronkowski took away the teams two best players from last season.
And yet New England won 14 games.
It's hardly a bold prediction (we're doing them for every team, and some are going to get extremely bold), but here are the three reasons the Patriots are going to cruise through the AFC Playoffs and win Super Bowl LI.
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An accused drug trafficker with ties to Oregon was sentenced to 17 years in federal prison Tuesday, according to the U.S. District Attorney’s Office.
Francisco Nuno-Urenda, 41, was based in California and supplied numerous drug trafficking organizations, including a network that operated in Portland.
He was sentenced in court Tuesday for his role in a scheme that brought methamphetamine, marijuana, cocaine and heroin into Oregon.
He kept contact with about 15 different Mexico-based suppliers who were connected to two or three different Mexican drug cartels, investigators say.
Nuno-Urenda was indicted with 15 other co-defendants Tuesday and was ordered to pay $75,000.
He pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine in February last year.
The attorney’s office says Nuno-Urenda will be on supervised released for five years following his 17-year sentence.
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With summer on the upswing, you’ve probably spend a solid chunk of time planning your outfits for every warm-weather opportunity: the outdoor wedding you’ve been thinking about since the couple set the date, the mid-July weekend you plan to spend museum hopping; the music festival you bought tickets for two months ago. Same, same.
And while we’re huge proponents of shopping your own closet, sometimes you just can’t resist scooping up something new—especially if it’s a rising trend. To help you sort through the noise, the folks at Pinterest put together a report of the top fashion trends for summer 2017, so you can better decide if it’s worth stocking up on that gingham dress you’ve been eyeing (hint: yes) or if you should trade in your collection of off-the-shoulder dresses for something a little more practical (also yes).
Ahead, the seven most-Pinned summer fashion trends of 2017— and the best pieces to add to cart before they sell out.
Feeling overworked - and physically and emotionally drained? You've got lots of company.A new survey by UCLA, Harvard, and the Rand Corporation says 75 percent of workers feel physically exhausted at least a quarter of the time.It revealed that 8 out of 10 have predictable work through the year, but only half have stability in their day-to-day-schedule, and a third have no control over their schedules.Sadly, half of us do some work in our free time to meet the demands of our workplace.----------
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TOPEKA — Topeka officials say a 35-year-old African elephant at the Topeka Zoo has died.
The elephant, named Shannon, died Monday morning after she was found lying on her side for the second day in a row.
When the 5,500-pound elephant was found on her side Sunday, Topeka fire personnel used a large strap and tripod to help lift her back into an upright position.
Zoo director Brendan Wiley said firefighters were attempting to lift the elephant again Monday morning when she took her last breath.
Wiley said zoo officials are investigating what caused the elephant's death.
Shannon and Cora, a 59-year-old Asian elephant, arrived at the Topeka Zoo in August 2016 from a traveling elephant program based near Tampa, Fla. They joined two other elephants at the zoo.
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Galway Bay fm newsroom – Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Brendan Kelly as the new Bishop of Galway, Kilmacduagh and Kilfenora.
The post of Bishop of Galway has been vacant for over a year since the retirement of Bishop Martin Drennan in July 2016.
Since Bishop Drennan’s retirement, the diocese has been run by Parish Priest of Moycullen, Canon Michael McLoughlin.
Galway’s incoming Bishop Brendan Kelly was appointed Bishop of Achonry by Pope Benedict in 2008.
The official announcement of Bishop Kelly’s appointment as Bishop of Galway is being made at a mass at Galway Cathedral around now.
After the ceremony, Bishop Kelly will address the media at a special briefing.
The new bishop is a fluent Irish speaker, and has a keen interest in education and formation.
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Crews believe the fire started in the basement and garage area of Lee's Nails and Spa on the Vestal Parkway. The fire tore down walls and heavily damaged the 5-year-old business.
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I want to speak about courage and honesty, two concepts missing from much of the discussion about the events at the Celebrate Israel parade in New York City. At the parade, a group of activists from Jewish Voice for Peace chose to create disruption by specifically targeting the LGBTQ contingent in the parade, a contingent that included a large number of LGBTQ Orthodox youth newly claiming their place in Jewish life.
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× Davidson County man accused of sexually assaulting 9-year-old girl
LEXINGTON, N.C. – Authorities have arrested a Davidson County man accused of sexually assaulting a 9-year-old girl.
Nicolas Kinlaw, Jr., 42, has been charged with three counts of statutory rape, in crimes that allegedly took place between August and December 2017.
The victim was 9 at the time and reported the crimes to a counselor, who informed police in December.
The victim was taken to the Dragonfly House abuse treatment center for a forensic exam, where enough evidence was developed to identify Kinlaw as the suspect.
The suspect has court planned for Monday.
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Aug 11 (Reuters) - Butte Energy Inc-
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Kings' 'grit' helps preserve win over Lakers
The Sacramento Kings beat the Los Angeles Lakers 97-96 at the Staples Center. For the Kings it was their fourth straight win, matching the season-best winning streak of the season. It was their fifth victory in six games.
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Keen to spend as little as possible this EKKA? We’ve sent Sha and Kat into the crowds to see how much they can do at the show for just $20. With that money they must buy a show bag, go on a ride and get something to eat.
We hope you get some great ideas about how to enjoy the exhibition on a budget.
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posted some of his favorite photos ofon Medium , a White House channel, last week. They speak of how much he'll be missed. (In the photo above, he's getting down to the level of Communication Director Jen Psaki's daughter Vivi.)I'll misstoo, come to think of it. He's shown in a super soaker battle with kids at the the vice president's residence.
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Even as central banks tighten the taps on monetary policy, hunger for German debt remains undiminished.
Yields on U.S. Treasurys continue to rise, but those on German bonds are falling, dragging funding costs lower across Europe.
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We can’t escape responsibility for the Las Vegas shooting massacre because we create the toxic environments in which shooters like Stephen Paddock can develop, writes the Rev. Dr. Christy Thomas.
A 32-year-old man has died following a fatal collision in Writtle last night.
A Seat Ibiza and a Daewoo Matiz collided in The Causeway shortly before 9.15pm on Friday.
Sadly, a passenger in the Daewoo, of Hayle in Cornwall, died at the scene.
The driver, a 33-year-old man from Chelmsford, was taken to the Royal London Hospital with serious but not life threatening injuries.
The Seat driver, a 17-year-old teenager from Ingatestone, was not injured.
The road was closed until shortly after 5am today while forensic examination work was carried out and the scene was cleared.
Witnesses to the collision are asked to contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 01245 240590 or email collisionappeal@essex.pnn.police.uk.
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A group of high school students briefly shut down a Minnesota Senate committee hearing by calling on lawmakers address gun violence in schools.
School of Environmental Studies senior Josh Groven attended the Monday hearing on an unrelated bill and demanded the Senate Judiciary Committee hear bills that would restrict Minnesota’s gun laws. Committee Chairman Sen. Warren Limmer briefly paused the hearing while Groven and others were escorted out.
Groven was one of nearly 20 students who earlier staged a sit-in protest at Limmer’s office to call for expanded background checks on gun sales and other measures. Limmer eventually met with the group and says party leaders are considering the students’ request.
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EUR/USD topped out above 1.18 yesterday and ended with minuscule gains at 1.1768. The resulting candle looks like a gravestone doji (the candle with a long upper shadow), which indicates the buying pressure was countered by a strong selling pressure.
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The Tulsa Police Department’s Financial Crimes Unit needs help identifying a person of interest who they say wrote several fraudulent checks at Tulsa grocery stores recently.
If you can identify her, contact Detective Cpl. Matt Rose at mrose@cityoftulsa.org or 918-596-1220.
You can remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 918-596-COPS with any information. Reference Case #2017-047892.
A rocket full of supplies is headed towards the International Space Station.
Space-X launched the Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral, Florida this afternoon.
The rocket will deliver a Dragon capsule full of supplies and experiments for the astronauts on the International Space Station.
NASA says it had some extra freezer space in the capsule, so they packed cups of ice cream and ice cream candy bars for the crew.
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WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump will be meeting with the families of the victims of a Texas school shooting during a visit to the state Thursday.
White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders made the announcement at the White House briefing Wednesday.
Eight students and two substitute teachers were killed during the shooting at Santa Fe High School on May 18.
The president will be traveling to Houston and Dallas on Thursday.
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Motorists are being asked to help police get to the bottom of two crashes that caused heavy delays on the A50 this morning.
Drivers were left frustrated when traffic was reduced the one lane today, December 11, after two collisions on the eastbound carriageway.
Now police are calling for witnesses to help them gather information as to how the accidents happened.
A Staffordshire Police spokesman said: "At 7.05am, we were called to reports of two separate two-vehicle road traffic collisions on the A50 eastbound, between Blythe Bridge roundabout and Uttoxeter.
"There was also another vehicle lodged on the embankment. Luckily no one was injured, but as traffic was reduced to one lane, it caused some delays.
"The road was fully open again by around 8.25am. Anyone with information can contact us on 101, quoting incident 95 of December 11."
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The Benicia High School football team beat host Fairfield 48-8 on Friday in the Solano County Athletic Conference opener for both schools.
The Panthers (5-1, 1-0) led 14-0 after a quarter and 34-8 at halftime.
Quarterback Kameron Lane was 12 of 17 for 240 yards with three passing touchdowns and no interceptions. He also ran in a score.
Justin Zimmer caught two touchdown strikes, both from 36 yards and Aaron Jenkins caught a 54-yard touchdown. Jenkins also scored on a 36-yard touchdown run and Kendall Lane scored on a 41-yard run. Braeden Lavezzo scored on an eight-yard TD.
Kendall Lane had eight carries for 74 yards on the ground and Jenkins added 50 yards on five carries.
Benicia beat Fairfield 47-0 in junior varsity play.
The Kootenai County Prosecutor's Office is considering whether to bring charges in a boating accident last summer that left three people dead. The Kootenai County Sheriff's Office has forwarded to the prosecutor its findings in the July 30, 2016, accident on Lake Coeur d'Alene.
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April 13 Capital & Regional Plc:
* Ken Ford, executive director, has made decision to step down from board on 9 May 2017 at time of annual general meeting. Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom: +91 80 6749 1136)
Guilford senior baseball player Jake Klekamp is our new WREX Athlete of the Week. Klekamp pitched a complete game with eight strikeouts in the 4-A Regional title game against DeKalb, lifting the Vikings to their first Regional title in 12 years.
"We always had faith in us," Klekamp said. "We have the team, the ability and we're all able to do it. We all have a job to do and we get it done."
His teammate Max Klein also provided a huge pitching performance in the Regional semifinals, throwing a complete game shutout with 14 strikeouts.
"We push each other," Klein said. "As much as we can push each other to help us get better."
That team first attitude is something this team has built itself on this year. Now the Vikings get ready for the Sectional round of the playoffs. They take on Barrington Thursday at 4 p.m. in McHenry, after rain postponed the game which was originally scheduled for Wednesday afternoon.
Award winning talented singer Aramide performs song 'Funmi lowo' off her "Suitcase" debut album at the Headies 2016.
She renders the song alongside African reggae artist Ras Kimono joining her on stage.
The Baseline singer was nominated in the Headies 2016 Next Rated category, alongside Tekno, Humblesmith and Ycee, but eventually lost out to Mr Eazi.
At the previous edition Headies 2015 , she emerged Best Female Vocalist for her performance in 'Iwo nikan'.
Aramide released her debut album "Suitcase" in 2016, which tells of her music journey thus far.
May was not a great month for visitation due to soggy, cool weather, but the Atlantic City casinos did very well. New win figures show an increase of 2.5 percent in gaming revenue compared to May, 2016. Internet gaming also increased by a staggering 27.3 percent.
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BOSTON (AP) - A purported psychic who charged an elderly Massachusetts woman more than $3.5 million for exorcisms and "spiritual cleansing" has pleaded guilty to evading taxes.
Federal prosecutors say 41-year-old Sally Ann Johnson of south Florida ran businesses that claimed to offer "psychic readings" and "spiritual cleansing and strengthening."
Between 2007 and 2014, prosecutors say a Martha's Vineyard woman paid Johnson more than $3.5 million for services that claimed to rid the woman of demons.
Prosecutors say Johnson didn't report the income and tried to hide the money so she wouldn't have to pay taxes on it.
Johnson pleaded guilty in the federal court in Boston Thursday and has agreed to repay the woman. She's expected to be sentenced in January.
Her attorney did not immediately respond to an email on Friday.
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - China Health Group Ltd:
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Washington: President Donald Trump says North Korea wants to hold a high-stakes meeting "as soon as possible" and he is praising Kim Jong-un as "very open" and "very honorable".
Trump is addressing his upcoming plans to meet with the North Korean leader during his discussions at the White House with French president Emmanuel Macron.
Trump's praise for the North Korean dictator stands in stark contrast to his past comments in which he referred to Kim as "Little Rocket Man."
The Trump-Kim meeting is expected in May or June.
South Korean president Moon Jae-in is meeting with Kim on Friday to kick off a new round of high-stakes nuclear diplomacy with Pyongyang.
Loveland police and Larimer County Sheriff's Deputies investigate a crash March 31 at Eisenhower Boulevard and Wilson Avenue in west Loveland.
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Award-winning artist Nancy Hawkins is one of the featured artists in the Lady Slippers' Arts Festival, scheduled 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 22 at the East Liverpool Country Club. Free admission, Hawkins paints "When painting en plein air, I am drawn into a deeper sense of the beauty of the landscape.
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Head of the Poland's Supreme Court Malgorzata Gersdorf leaves Presidential Palace in Warsaw, Poland, July 24, 2017. Photo; Reuters
WARSAW: Poland’s President Andrzej Duda has confirmed that Supreme Court chief Malgorzata Gersdorf will retire on July 4, in line with legislation introduced by the ruling Law and Justice party, an aide to Duda said on Tuesday.
Legislation enforcing the retirement of some Supreme Court judges, including the tribunal’s chief, is at the center of a conflict between Poland and the European Union.
Brussels says Poland’s judiciary reforms, including changes to the rules governing the Supreme Court, subvert the bloc’s democratic standards.
The Lone Jack High School girls soccer team is on a roll and look to win its first state title.
SEOUL, April 25 (Reuters) - S-Oil Corp, South Korea’s third-biggest oil refiner, on Wednesday said that strong demand growth in the region would support refining margins in the second quarter of this year.
“Refining margins will be held up at a healthy level given 0.6-0.8 million barrels per day of strong year-on-year demand growth in the region and spring maintenance,” the refiner said in an earnings statement.
“In the longer term, market fundamentals will be continuously supportive given that capacity additions are lagging behind demand growth,” it added.
– WWE 24: Goldberg will air on November 11 after Monday Night RAW on the WWE Network.
– As we previously reported, WCW Thunder and Sunday Night Heat are being held up indefinitely on the WWE Network due to the ongoing lawsuit with Raven and Buff Bagwell over WWE Network compensation. As a result, WWE is planning to add the reality-TV, game-show era of WWE NXT to the Network in the VOD portion after they’re finished with World Class Championship Wrestling. The episodes not only feature Daniel Bryan’s debut in WWE, but names like Heath Slater, AJ Lee, Titus O’Neil, Kaitlyn, David Otunga, Wade Barrett, Derrick Bateman (EC3) and a Husky Harris (Bray Wyatt).
Chattanooga-(WDEF) For the second time this season, Brentwood Academy and Baylor hooked up in a barn-burner.
The Red Raiders beat the Eagles 70-68 on the road last month, and then Brentwood returned the favor on
Friday night at Baylor, beating the Red Raiders 61-59 in overtime.
The Eagles appeared in control in the first half going up 15 points, but Baylor kept fighting back
to eventually send the game into overtime.
Brentwood guard and Vanderbilt signee Darius Garland led the Eagles with 29, while Lorenzo White paced Baylor with 21 points.
A 37-year-old woman remained hospitalized a week after she was struck by light-rail trains in St. Paul, but her condition has improved.
Precious Richardson, of St. Paul, was initially in critical condition. She was listed in fair condition at Regions Hospital on Wednesday, according to a hospital spokeswoman.
Richardson was crossing University Avenue at Snelling Avenue on May 23 about 5:40 p.m. when a westbound Green Line train struck her, which knocked her into a passing eastbound train, said Metro Transit spokesman Howie Padilla. She sustained head and foot injuries.
How the crash occurred remains under investigation, Padilla said Wednesday.
The Indianapolis Colts released running back George Winn with a failed physical designation, the team announced Tuesday.
Winn was signed to the team in August but did not play in a regular-season game.
The 27-year-old journeyman has 23 carries for 74 yards in 19 career games with the Houston Texans (2013), New England Patriots (2013), Oakland Raiders (2013), Pittsburgh Steelers (2013), Dallas Cowboys (2013), Detroit Lions (2014-16) and New York Giants (2016).
Winn, who also had a pair of kickoff returns for 28 yards, spent the entire 2017 season on injured reserve.
On a night when the Pine River Area School Board of Education hired two new principals, purchased four new buses and looked to the future, it also accepted the resign... As cadillacnews.com transitions to a metered site, the login information will help us determine whether you are a paid subscriber or one of our casual visitors. The process of logging in does not make you a subscriber nor does it require any billing info, so there is no financial obligation attached to logging in.
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Lebanese and Syrians prepare dishes for an "Iftar" dinner in the Lebanese capital Beirut on June 8, 2017. Rabie Abo Alzahab had barely slept: on two consecutive nights in the middle of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, the 38-year-old had been preparing enough Syrian dishes to feed 500 people.
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Johnny Depp is taking some time off.
The 54-year-old actor, who recently wrapped promo on his new film Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, is enjoying a luxury vacation in the French Polynesia.
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Johnny is staying at The Brando, a resort on the Tetiaroa atoll, which is named after his late friend Marlon Brando.
He was all smiles while snapping photos with the chefs, and some lovely locals. See pics below!
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MUSKEGON, Mich--- Western Michigan Christian entered the night on top of Lakes 8 conference and made the short trip to Muskegon Catholic Central to take on the 10-4 Crusaders. The Warriors would remain on top of the conference with a 60-36 win.
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) — The College of Charleston released the first keyboard created by the college.
The CofCMOJI keyboard combine campus classics, Charleston icons and hilarious GIFs to interact with Cougar fans.
The keyboard has five different categories featuring dozens of unique stickers, and the College has big plans to roll out some exciting new artwork on a regular basis. It’s free and fully integrates with your smartphone.
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SINGAPORE stocks opened higher on Thursday, shrugging off ongoing political turmoil in Italy which has been weighing on sentiment in Asia.
The Straits Times Index rose 0.8 per cent or 29.18 points to 3,473.13 as at 9.01am.
Gainers outnumbered losers 101 to 27, as about 56 million shares worth S$159.2 million in total changed hands.
The most actively traded counter was Yangzijiang Shipbuilding, which rose four Singapore cents to 96.5 cents with 7.1 million shares changing hands.
Other actives included CapitaLand, Thai Beverage and Genting Sing apore.
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - A lawsuit claims Iowa's new voter identification law violates the state constitution.
Priorities USA Foundation says the lawsuit was filed Wednesday in Polk County District Court in Des Moines. The national group, which is covering legal costs, provided a copy of the lawsuit.
It's the first legal challenge against the new ID requirement and its provisions. Parts of the law will be in effect for Iowa's upcoming June 5 primary, though a requirement to show ID to cast a regular ballot won't be in place until 2019.
The lawsuit's plaintiffs are the League of United Latin American Citizens of Iowa and an Iowa State University student.
Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate is named as a defendant in the suit. His office did not respond to a request for comment.
There are on the Myrtle Beach Online story from 8 hrs ago, titled Billie Jean King to speak Friday at Northwestern University. In it, Myrtle Beach Online reports that:
Tennis great and equal rights advocate Billie Jean King will speak and receive an honorary degree at Northwestern University's commencement ceremony. Sports Illustrated named her the magazine's Sportsperson of the Year in 1972, and in 2009 President Barack Obama presented her with the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
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The woman was arrested at the Strandfontein Pavilion after being spotted by the sister of the deceased, who was also on the beach at the time.
CAPE TOWN - A woman is being detained at the Philippi Police station on murder charges after her New Year's beach day was nipped in the bud by the city's marine law enforcement unit on Sunday.
She was arrested at the Strandfontein Pavilion in connection with her husband's death after being spotted by the sister of the deceased, who was also on the beach at the time.
Police had been unable to track her down since the December killing.
Law enforcement's principal inspector Wayne Dyason said: "She managed to evade arrest because they couldn't track her down. They didn't know where she was. In these cases it's only a matter of time before someone spots them and reports them. Whether it's us or any other person and they report something like that to you, then you do have a duty to act on it."
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Liverpool are just one step away from reaching the Champions League final but Jurgen Klopp's side must first deal with a Roma outfit standing in their way in the last four.
The Red's have been in stunning recent form and will look to the former Roma forward Mo Salah to help lead their attack following the Egyptian's crowning as the PFA Player of the Year.
Like Liverpool, Roma sit third in their domestic top flight and head into the tie having produced a big shock by dumping out Barcelona in the quarter-finals. Follow all the action as it happens.
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A New York company has taken another big step toward purchasing Vermont Yankee. NorthStar Group Holdings has filed an application with the federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission to acquire the license of the shut-down Vernon plant.
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The net revenues of the state’s regular budget missed their target by 268 million euros in March, serving as a warning for the government, although they beat their target by 407 million euros in the first quarter of the year, according to official figures released on Tuesday by the Finance Ministry.
At the same time, the expenditure of the Public Investments Program declined to an extent that has played a decisive role in the huge primary surplus overrun. The program’s spending was almost cut in half in the first quarter, amounting to 348 million euros and missing the target by 332 million. This was despite the fact that the inflow of funds for investments from Brussels was 465 million euros above target.
In total, the state budget showed a 2.36-billion-euro primary surplus, against a target for 1.09 billion euros, while the balance of the budget (including interest payments) posted a surplus of 454 million euros against a target for a deficit of 816 million.
City wants to sell gardens, fishing pond Fresh fruits and vegetables will no longer be grown or given away on city property formerly knowns as the Victory Gardens. Fishing, at wha...
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Accident on Fords Ferry Road Emergency responders are working an injury accident on Fords Ferry Road. There were multiple passengers involved in the single-vehicle cra...
Wrestler Returning to WWE This Week
Former WWE Cruiserweight Champion and CWC competitor Tajiri will be making his full-time return to WWE this week on Tuesday’s episode of 205 Live.
Bryan & Brie’s Resolutions
Below is a new video featuring Brie Bella and Daniel Bryan revealing their New Year’s resolutions:
Chris Jericho Celebrates NYE with Current & Former WWE Stars
As seen in the photo below, Chris Jericho celebrated New Year’s with several WWE stars and former WWE star Mike Knox:
US ready to help India modernise its military: US top commander
The US is ready to help India modernise its military and jointly they can improve India’s military capabilities in “significant and meaningful” ways, a top American commander has said.
Over the past decade, the defence trade between the US and India has touched nearly USD 15 billion and is expected to gallop in the next few years, as India is looking at the US for some of the latest military hardware including fighter jets, latest unmanned aerial vehicles and aircraft carriers.
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Latest Octagon CLO marks busiest month of the year A new CLO from Octagon on Wednesday was the only one to have been priced so far this week, after eight were cleared in the pre-holiday rush before Memorial Day. May has been the busiest month of the year for new issue volumes, but analysts have said the pace could be slowing.
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Famed celebrity manager, promoter and publicist Harry M. Miller has died, aged 84.
Miller had retired from the business in 2009 amid failing health, and had been diagnosed with dementia in 2011.
His daughter Lauren Miller, now the CEO of HMMG (the Harry M Miller Group), confirmed he "died peacefully" on Wednesday, with his long-term partner Simmone Logue, daughters Justine, Brook and Lauren, and their mother Wendy by his side.
"A celebration of Harry's life will be announced in due course," a statement read. "Please consider a donation to Dementia Australia and the Salvation Army in lieu of flowers."
WASHINGTON Dallas Federal Reserve Bank President Robert Kaplan on Thursday said he expects two additional interest rate increases this year, a view that is in line with the majority of Fed policymakers.
The Fed has already raised rates once this year, at a policy meeting earlier this month, and Kaplan told a business forum in Washington that three hikes for the entire year was a good "base case" outlook.
(Reporting by Jason Lange; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
Donald Trump’s border protection policy, which he has now suspended, triggered a major public backlash.
National polling by Quinnipiac showed two thirds of Americans opposed separating children and parents who had crossed the US-Mexico border illegally.
More critically for the president, the scenes of crying children placed in cages upset key evangelical supporters. They haven’t abandoned Trump yet – but could the relationship be breaking down?
Dr David Gushee of Mercer University in Atlanta is one of America’s leading evangelical scholars. He has written a new book, Still Christian, about his own break with evangelicalism.
Gonzalez is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Giants, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.
Gonzalez and another lefty-hitting outfielder in Gerardo Parra will head to the bench in the series finale with southpaw Andrew Suarez on the hill for San Francisco. Noel Cuevas gets the nod in right field in Gonzalez's stead while Ian Desmond shifts over from first base to cover left field for Parra.
Dare you brave the evening of pure horror which is promised for later this month in the Stanhope Hall?
The Horncastle Horror Night takes place on Friday October 13 and it is an event not for the faint hearted.
Delve into the dark past and meet some infamous murderers from history - all, thankfully, just actors.
Take part in a murderous quiz and listen to live music from Ruby and the Knights.
There will also be a licensed bar, a buffet, a raffle, and much more.
Tickets for the Horror Night cost £15 and are available from Flange & Prong in Horncastle’s West Street.
Alternatively visit productofherimagination.co.uk.
Due to the nature of the evening, the age limit is 13 plus.
The event will be supporting two charities - Shine (spina bifida) and Lincolnshire Autistic Society.
Trey Songz Arrested On Felony Domestic Violence Charges
It was reported that Trey Songz has been arrested for allegedly hitting a woman at a party in Hollywood. According to the woman, the singer was upset with her because she was talking to another man.
TMZ reported Trey Songz turned himself in, with his lawyer ,Shawn Holley, present. He was booked around 6 a.m. and posted a $50,000 bond shortly after.
Trey Songz took to Twitter and issued a statement on the situation saying “For weeks my lawyers & Mgmt have asked me not to comment on this and I initially agreed but this morning I feel that my fam, the women that raised me, my friends & fans especially the youth need to hear from me. I am being lied on and falsely accused for someone’s personal gain.”
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Hungarian neo thrash masters, Ektomorf, will release their new album, Fury, on February 16th via AFM Records. The album will be available on CD digipak and blue vinyl, limited to 500 copies. Pre-order here.
Fury tracklisting:
"The Prophet Of Doom"
"AK 47"
"Fury"
"Bullet In Your Head"
"Faith And Strength"
"Infernal Warfare"
"Tears Of Christ"
"Blood For Blood"
"If You're Willing To Die"
"Skin Them Alive"
Bob Thomas of Stafford County hugs his wife, Christi Thomas, after he won the Republican primary for the 28th District House of Delegates seat in the General Assembly. They were watching the election results come in at 6 Bears and A Goat in Stafford, Va.
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Apple Inc. completed an agreement with Ireland that will allow it to transfer roughly 13 billion euros ($16 billion) into a Dublin escrow account, in a step toward complying with a European Commission order to pay back taxes.
The commission, the executive body of the European Union, in 2016 ruled that Apple had underreported profit in Ireland over more than a decade because of two tax deals with the Irish government. That, the EU says, is illegal state aid that must be repaid. Apple and Ireland are appealing the decision,...
Toots Thielemans paying tribute to the great Thelonious Monk. Toots Thielemans, is a Belgian jazz musician well known for his guitar and harmonica playing as well as his whistling. Thielemans is credited as one of the greatest harmonica players of the 20th century.
Lolade Fadulu’s Atlantic interview with composer Philip Glass is open, lighthearted, and generally delightful. Before making his living entirely through music, Glass worked as a plumber, a mover, a taxi driver — and as a child, as a clerk in his father’s record store, where he learned a lesson that’s stuck with him.
Fadulu: Did you work in your dad’s record store at all?
Glass: Oh, yes. Oh yes, yes, yes, yes. From the age of 12. It wasn’t considered child labor. It was a family business. At the beginning, all my brother and I did were the inventories, and we moved the records around. But we eventually got to know the business pretty well.
To this day, among my earliest memories was someone would give my father $5 and he’d hand them a record. So the exchange of money for art, I thought that was normal. I thought that’s what everybody did. I never thought there was anything wrong about making money.
There are several events in the area that are celebrating Fourth of July. One of them is the largest parade in the county -- Belton's Fourth of July Parade.
Below are other celebrations in the Central Texas area.
Gatesville - Fourth of July Fireworks Show at McKamie Stadium
Temple - H-E-B All American Family Fun Fest at Miller Park Begins at 4 p.m.
Kosse - July 4th Independence Day Celebration at Kosse City Park 6-10 p.m.
Waco - Fourth on the Brazos at Touchdown Alley next to McLane Stadium Begins at 5 p.m.
Cameron - 4th of July Fireworks Celebration at Ledbetter Park 6-8:30 p.m.
San Saba - Fourth of July Celebration at Mill Pond Park
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As the greenback has maintained a firm undertone after yesterday’s resumption of recent upmove, adding credence to our bullish view for the rise from 0.9861 low to extend further gain to 1.0095-00, then towards previous resistance at 1.0122 but loss of upward momentum should prevent sharp move beyond 1.0150 and reckon 1.0190-00 would hold from here, bring retreat later.
In view of this, would not chase this rise here and would be prudent to buy dollar on subsequent pullback as previous support at 1.0015 should limit downside. Only below previous resistance at 0.9973 would defer and suggest top is possibly formed instead, risk correction to 0.9930-36 support area but break there is needed to confirm, then test of 0.9904 support would follow.
Teenager charged in machete killing blamed on MS-13 gang
ROOSEVELT, N.Y. (AP) — Another person has been arrested in connection with a New York teenager's machete slaying blamed on the MS-13 gang.
Eighteen-year-old Josue Figueroa-Velasquez pleaded not guilty at his arraignment Wednesday on murder charges in the death of 15-year-old Angel Soler, of Long Island.
Angel's remains were found last October in Nassau County. Authorities say Angel was attacked by a group of people and was hacked to death with a machete in July.
Figueroa-Velasquez is represented by Legal Aid. Two other people also have been charged in Angel's killing.
Also on Wednesday, unidentified human remains believed to be the victim of MS-13 were found in Roosevelt.
MS-13 is believed to be behind 25 killings on Long Island during the past two years and has become a target of President Donald Trump.
An Olympia woman was injured Tuesday afternoon when she rear ended another vehicle on the Kennewick side of the cable bridge. The Washington State Patrol said Heather Erhart, 44, of Olympia, was injured when her 2002 Ford Focus struck a 2017 Dodge Ram pickup that had slowed for traffic.
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This is where you can find the scores and stats for the Orange County high school games on Friday, Oct. 6.
BOYS WATER POLO
Corona del Mar 14, Acalanes 6
Goals: (CdM) Klein 5, Taxman 2, Ueberroth 2, Wilde 2; Saves: (CdM) Snyder 6
Villa Park 9, El Toro 5
Goals: (VP) Baumann 4, Jones 2, Corcoran 2; Saves: (VP) Harris 4
Servite 13, Santa Barbara 9
Goals: (Ser) Ocasio 5, Carey 2, Martinez 2; Saves: (Ser) Lien 9.
Corona del Mar 15, Miramonte 7
Goals: (CdM) Pulice 5, Klein 4, Wilde 4; Saves: (CdM) Snyder 6.
GIRLS GOLF
Los Alamitos 197, Newport Harbor 209
Medalist: Lu (LA) 34. Nesbitt (NH) 36.
GIRLS TENNIS
Canyon 14, Brea Olinda 4
April 10 Betta Pharmaceuticals Co Ltd :
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* Says decreased sales revenue as main reason for the forecast
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So you bought a handmade harmonica for your nephew or a candle holder made out of a gourd. Though totally fine to bring home, managing partner and editor at "Airline Weekly," Seth Kaplan, says to be prepared to answer for your possession. "Unusual items, even if they're perfectly legal and safe, can get their attention," he says. "For example, I used to travel with a long-arm stapler to staple newsletters on the road. That's just not something the agents see every day, so it would almost always get flagged."
"After a while," he adds, "I learned that when I saw the agent squinting at the screen and trying to figure out what it was, if I would tell them what it was, about half the time they were comfortable confirming it without opening my bag. Other times, they did want to open the bag, which I understood."
Reversing its three-day downward trend, the rupee recovered by 17 paise to 63.96 against the US dollar in early trade today on fresh selling of the American currency by exporters.Besides, the dollar's weakness against some currencies overseas and early gains in the domestic equity market supported the rupee.The rupee had lost 5 paise to close 64.13 against the US currency in Friday's trade due to sustained demand for the American currency from importers and corporates.Meanwhile, the benchmark BSE Sensex was quoting higher by 190.65 points or 0.61 per cent at 31,404.24 in opening trade today.
A Walmart driver in Sutherland - Terry Burris - celebrated driving over 3 million miles! He received a brand-new, custom truck to celebrate his 25th anniversary with Walmart.
A Walmart driver in Sutherland - Terry Burris - celebrated driving over 3 million miles! He received a brand-new, custom truck to celebrate his 25th anniversary with Walmart.
Virginia Beach police are looking for a woman, who has been missing for almost three years.
Jennifer Montello, 37, was last heard from on Feb. 9, 2015. Police told NBC affiliate WAVY that her family misses her very much and is desperate to know if she's okay.
She is described as 5-feet-10-inches tall and has green eyes and pierced ears. She has several tattoos, including a heart on her upper left arm and a bear on her upper right arm.
Anyone with any information on her whereabouts should call police.
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Ian Parkinson, sheriff, and challenger Greg Clayton, speak at a sheriff's candidate forum at the Board of Supervisors chambers. David Middlecamp dmiddlecamp@thetribunenews.com
Kani Nayuta of depraved sis-con anime Imouto Sae Ireba Ii has obtained a cosplay from the charming Momo, bound to disappoint some with her refusal to go nude as Nayuta is commonly known to be but possibly regaining points for her lewd pantsu sniffing.
The naughty Nayuta cosplay:
You know who probably won’t be watching Sunday’s Super Bowl? The three brainiacs who competed on Thursday’s episode of Jeopardy and proved they literally do not know a thing about football.
The contestants went 0-for-5 in the first-round category “Talkin’ Football,” with none of them having any idea what a fair catch, offsetting or an option play is, or which NFL franchise perfected the shotgun formation. (It was the Dallas Cowboys.) Host Alex Trebek had fun trolling the non-jocks, remarking before the category’s final clue was revealed, “If you guys ring and get this one, I will die.”
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Another art project is popping up in downtown Macon. It’s all part of the Macon Arts Alliance’s East to West Art Walk project. Eighteen year old Asad Thomas is working on a mural outside of the former Tubman Museum.
The mural features three birds leading people to east Macon. Thomas is using charcoal to paint the birds. He says he’s honored to have been chosen by the arts alliance to participate in the project.
“I mean, you have a lot of great artists in Macon,” said Thomas. “But not everybody has the chance to put it on display.”
Thomas hopes to be done by the end of the week. Just in time for the east to west art walk Saturday, April 22nd. This isn’t Thomas’ first mural, he painted a wall at the Frank Johnson Center.
Muslims urged to pray for good rains
Muslims in the country have been told to pray for good rains in the current growing season. The call was made by Sheikh Maqsood Bwanali at Gologota masjid in Malawi’s capital, Lilongwe. According to Sheikh Bwanali, every Muslim in the country should have a responsibility to ask Allah (God) for the …
WINNIPEG, MB – A Winnipeg man is facing multiple charges after a tip from New Zealand Police.
On October 5, Winnipeg Police were notified of an investigation by New Zealand Police. The investigation revealed that between September 26-28, a Winnipeg man had shared images of child sexual abuse in an online chat room.
Based on that tip, Winnipeg Police executed a search warrant in East Elmwood, and arrested 25-year-old Iain Alexander Tod. He now faces the following charges:
Sexual Assault
Sexual Interference
Possession of Child Pornography
Imports, Distributes, Sells or Possess for the Purpose of Distribution of Sale any Child Pornography
Makes, prints, Publishes, or Possess for the Purpose of Publication any Child Pornography
Tod is in custody, and the investigation continues.
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PAWNEE, Okla. (AP) — Two earthquakes have struck in the area of northern Oklahoma that was rattled last year by the largest earthquake in st…
Wake Forest (N.C.) Heritage linebacker Drake Thomas is planning to release his top schools next month.
Clemson will make the cut, according to Thomas.
“They will be on the list, I would say,” he said recently at the Elite 11 Regional Camp in Charlotte.
Thomas received an offer from Clemson last August. He attended the Florida State game in Death Valley last season and returned to campus for Clemson’s elite junior day in late January.
The Tigers have made Thomas feel comfortable at Clemson.
“I think it’s definitely like a family feel,” Thomas said. “That’s something they preach. And being comfortable there, them bringing me in and treating me like I’m family. So, that’s something that stands out to me.”
In addition to Clemson, Thomas holds offers from Alabama, NC State, Ole Miss, Michigan, Tennessee and Virginia Tech, among others.
Watch our full interview with Thomas at the Elite 11 Regional Charlotte on TCITV:
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Bucharest. 8 June. REPORT.AZ/ The first filling station under SOCAR brand was launched in Brashov city, one of the Romanian tourist destinations.
Eastern Europe bureau of Report News Agency informs, 3 meters have been installed in the filling station, locating on Harmanului Street, 52 of the city as well as sale of NANO Diesel and NANO Super Diesel, NANO 95 and NANO 98 (fuel) is carried out. Also, “Nar” cafe operates at the Brashov station, which provides traditional Azerbaijani products, 24-hour free internet service. With this launch, number of filling stations operating in Romania under SOCAR brand reached 37.
Notably, “SOCAR Petroleum SA” subsidiary of SOCAR, which entered Romanian energy market in 2011, owns filling stations in 18 of 42 Romanian districts.
Google marked the 103rd birth anniversary of “Mallika-e-Ghazal” Begum Akhtar on Saturday by dedicating a special doodle to her.
Born as Akhtari Bai Faizabadi, the ghazal queen is seen in the doodle sitting gracefully with a sitar with a few admirers around her.
She was born in 1914 in Faizabad in what is now Uttar Pradesh.
Begum Akhtar’s genre was, however, not ghazals alone, but also included splendid renderings of Hindustani classical music like Dadra and Thumri.
Akhtar was honoured for her immense contribution to Indian music with the Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan (posthumously). She was also given the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award.
Among the few early female singers, Akhtar is considered to have broken away from the concept of singing in ‘mehfils’ or private gatherings and started performing at public concerts.
Akhtar breathed her last on October 30, 1974.
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A new TK Maxx is set to open in Huntingdon in less than a week.
The fashion store will open its doors for the first time at 9am on Thursday, October 12, in the Chequers Court Shopping Centre.
The popular retailer is promising a "treasure hunt shopping experience", with designer labels and one-off gems in fashion, accessories, beauty and home wares on offer.
The new store's address is Chequers Court Shopping Centre, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 3FG.
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One of the highlights of Northern Ireland's 3-1 defeat to Germany came courtesy of defender Conor McLaughlin's ridiculous double nutmeg.
The Millwall full-back bamboozled both Julian Draxler and Marvin Plattenhardt with a sublime piece of skill and left many on Twitter singing his praises.
March 19 (UPI) -- More than 130 people were arrested in Southwest Arkansas when law enforcement raided a cockfighting ring, officials said Monday.
The raid took place on Saturday when officials with the Sevier County Sheriff's Office raided a property suspected of having monthly cockfights with dozens of spectators in attendance.
Nearly 200 birds were confiscated in the raid.
Cockfighting is a felony offense in Arkansas and 34 people were arrested for participating in the cockfights. In addition, several spectators were charged with misdemeanors for paying $20 to watch the cockfights, KTBS-TV reported.
According to KSLA-TV, law enforcement has been working on the cockfighting case for more than 18 months and they're not finished yet.
"I expect we will continue to investigate it through the interviews we are going to do," Sevier County Sheriff Robert Gentry said.
The cockfighting investigation involved 56 city, county, state and federal officers.
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ST. GEORGE — This summer, Dixie State University will host a variety of hands-on educational camps and programs to help Washington County youth excel in science, technology, engineering and math.
Subjects include coding, computer science, math, biology, geology and mechanical engineering, and provide a foundation for students to get a head start and immediately move into advanced courses by the time they begin college.
The most popular of the programs include a mechanical engineering camp for ninth- to 12th-graders, Girls Go Digital for girls in second to 12th grade, and CodeChangers for second- to 12th-graders. In total, Dixie will hosts 20 programs.
The camps, which will be held on the St. George campus, can last a few days to a full week. To register or for more information and a complete list of courses available, visit stem.dixie.edu/programs.
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Prince Club Mardan defeated Charsadda Club in the final of the Independence Day Inter-Club Twenty20 Cricket Tournament organized at Fazal-e-Haq College Mardan.
Principal Fazal-e-Haq College Mardan Ijaz Ahmad Khan was the chief guest on this occasion. Before the start of the final match the players were introduced to him.
Batting first Prince Club Mardan made 116 runs target for the loss of five wickets and in replay Charsadda Club bowled out for 110 runs, thus Prince Club Mardan won the match by six runs. —APP
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3. Gorillaz – Humanz [Parlophone]
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6. The Feelies – In Between [Bar None Records]
7. Vince Staples – Big Fish Theory [Def Jam Recordings]
8. Sylvan Esso – What Now [Loma Vista Recordings]
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Southern California this weekend is getting a preview of this season’s Santa Ana winds, the National Weather Service said.
Starting Friday and ending Saturday night, vegetation in Los Angeles-area mountains will dry out as warm, dry air blows across the landscape at 15 to 20 mph with occasional 40 mph gusts, said Stuart Seto of the National Weather Service.
The winds won’t be strong enough to be official Santa Ana winds, but their effect is the same — they increase the risk of a brush fire exploding out of control.
A red flag warning was issued for the Los Angeles and Ventura county mountains through 8 p.m. Friday, the weather service said.
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Friendships and group activates will be under excellent stars over the next few days and even if you are the kind of Capricorn who prefers your own company you really should make an effort to mingle. Social activities will bring huge opportunities.
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A jury of six men and six women Friday convicted 29-year old Neil Howland Jr. of first-degree murder, abandonment of a corpse, tampering with physical evidence, knowingly burning and two counts of animal abuse. After deliberating nearly an hour and a half, the jury found Howland strangled his mother, Cynthia Canoy, with a braided dog leash Aug. 7, 2013 at her home in Scott City. The jury also found Howland placed her body and her two pet dogs into her SUV, drove the vehicle into a cornfield and burned it. Three days after the killing, he confessed while being held in custody as a suspect at the Scott County Jail. The case was heard in New Madrid County on a change of venue from Scott County. Judge Fred Copeland set sentencing for Jan. 19 in New Madrid.
If the Planet of the Apes franchise had you spooked, be warned — one video might have you running for the hills.
A gorilla from the Philadelphia Zoo was caught strolling on two legs recently like it was an everyday thang. Check him out below.
Scared?
Well you might be surprised to learn that this ape wasn’t on their way to start the revolution.
They just didn’t want to get their food dirty.
According to the zoo’s Director of Communications, Dana Lombardo, Louis walks on his two legs all the time.
She told People, “Louis just hates when his food gets muddy,” so to keep his snacks from getting dirty, he carries them while walking on his hind legs.
Okay… so, Louis is a germaphobe. Gotcha.
We weren’t scared at all.
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The next one arriving Wednesday should be last of the series. A Winter Storm Warning is up for parts of Maine and New Hampshire.
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Grammy Award-winning artist Michelle Branch was only17 when her 2001 major-label debut album, TheSpirit Room, made her the pop star many young girls dream of becoming. The Spirit Room was certified gold, itssongs “Everywhere,” “All You Wanted” and “Goodbye to You” all Billboard Top 40hits, made even more impressive by the fact she wrote them herself. That wasonly the start of a career that hasn’t peaked yet. Branch is currently on tourin support of her new album, HopelessRomantic, which features on-brand powerhouse vocals and songs aboutrelationships, but with a grown-up twist. She’s not a teenager anymore, and hernew songs reflect the messiness of adulthood.
Welcome to Monday’s live blog.
We will be keeping you up-to-date with all the breaking news for the county, and sharing with you some of our top stories from Gloucester, Cheltenham, Stroud, Tewkesbury, the Forest of Dean and the Cotswolds.
We will bring you the latest on this weekend’s distressing news about a 19-year-old woman who fell to her death from a multi-storey car park as well as another stabbing in Gloucester.
Our live news feed below will bring you the latest from the county’s roads.
So if there’s a problem on the M5 or A40, you’ll read about it here.
We will bring you the latest from the police and the courts and keep an eye on that all-important weather.
And we'll always want to find the quirky and the off-beat.
As always, we want to hear from our readers, so please get in touch if you have a story to tell.
We can be reached at citizen.news@glosmedia.co.uk and echo.news@glosmedia.co.uk, via Twitter @GlosLiveOnline and on Facebook.
Belinelli tallied 15 points (2-8 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 9-10 FT) and two assists across 22 minutes during a 119-110 loss to the Celtics on Friday.
Belinelli played well for the second consecutive game as he led the bench with 15 points. He did most of his scoring from the foul line as he attempted a season-high 10 free throw attempts. Belinelli is a streaky player, as he had four straight single-digit scoring efforts before this solid two-game stretch.
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MOSCOW Russia will veto a draft U.N. resolution being pushed by the United States, Britain and France which aims to bolster support for international inquiries into a deadly toxic gas attack in Syria, the Interfax news agency reported on Wednesday.
The U.N. Security Council could vote on the draft resolution later on Wednesday. It is similar to a text circulated to the 15-member council last week that condemns the April 4 attack and pushes Syria's government to cooperate with investigators.
Interfax cited Russian deputy foreign minister Gennady Gatilov as saying Russia would veto it in its current form.
(Reporting by Polina Devitt; Editing by Andrew Osborn)
LEBANON, Ohio (WDTN) – The Warren County Sheriff’s Office said Monday they are looking for a woman who failed to return to the jail after a court-ordered furlough.
Forty-three-year-old Susan Gilbert, who was being held for failure to appear for child support, was to report to the Warren County Jail Friday at noon but did not show.
Gilbert no faces additional charges of misdemeanor escape in the Lebanon Municipal Court.
Anone who has information about where Gilbert can be found is asked to call law enforcement.
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Weston police Capt. Matt Brodacki will host a lunchtime presentation on cybersecurity and safety in the digital world on Thursday, Dec. 14, at 12:30 p.m. at the Weston Public Library.
With holiday shopping and giving of new devices right around the corner, being aware of how to keep personal information safe in the digital world is increasingly important.
Brodacki will discuss how to protect oneself when using Internet and cell phone applications, drawing on the knowledge he has gained in investigating digital abuse, sexting, scams, social media, and apps.
In addition, he will cover scams and identity theft, with a special emphasis on protecting senior citizens.
Attendees are invited to bring a bag lunch. Registration is recommended. For additional information on programs and services, visit westonpubliclibrary.org or call 203-222-2665.
Nick Caito / ESPN Images(NEW YORK) — Brock Lesnar’s UFC career is reportedly over.
The 39-year-old wrestler and MMA fighter has told the UFC he is retiring from fighting, UFC officials have confirmed to ESPN.
The news comes amid Lesnar’s one-year suspension by the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) for failing two drug tests last year.
The agency has also been notified of Lesnar’s retirement, ESPN reports.
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** Zhonghong Zhuoye Group Co Ltd, the Chinese real estate and leisure group which last month bought a stake in SeaWorld Entertainment Inc, is in talks to acquire Brookdale Senior Living Inc, people familiar with the matter said. ** U.S. department store operator Neiman Marcus said it had ended talks regarding a partial or full sale of the company, three months after embarking on a review of strategic alternatives under the weight of a $4.8 billion debt load.
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Jewish Family Service of Metropolitan Detroit has hired Amy Newman for the role of chief development officer.
Newman starts Monday, as current CDO Debra Marcus plans to retire this summer, do some consulting work and spend more time with family, spokeswoman Debbie Feit said in an email.
The new CDO comes from a position as director of leadership development for the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit, where she'd been since 2010, according to a news release from Tuesday.
West Bloomfield-based Jewish Family Service is an agency under the federation.
The nonprofit offers services to the region's Jewish community in mental health and wellness, care for the elderly, affordable housing, family needs and other areas.
It was also a finalist for Crain's Best-Managed Nonprofit award in 2014. At that time, it was shifting its mission to meet needs amid health care changes resulting from the Affordable Care Act and Michigan's Medicaid expansion.
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Thousands of people staged a protest Friday in an impoverished Moroccan city over the latest fatality in the region’s “mines of death”, the third such victim since December, witnesses said.
The protest was staged outside the morgue of the hospital in the northeastern town of Jerada, where security forces were deployed to keep order in the wake of Thursday’s deadly accident.
Shops stayed shuttered as the crowd accompanied the body of the latest “martyr” of the area’s abandoned coal pits, Abderrahman Zakaria, 32, to the cemetery for his funeral.
The government said a ministerial delegation would soon visit the region to look into the grievances of local residents.
Mass protests against economic marginalisation broke out in the city in December after two brothers died in a tunnel accident. Each day hundreds of people risk their lives to extract coal by hand from the shuttered pits.—APP
It’s been about three weeks since President Donald Trump’s inauguration. The Fox News Poll checked in with voters nationwide to get a read on how things are going.
Scattered showers stick around through the Friday morning commute before tapering during the afternoon and into the evening. Some showers could be heavy at times and the evening won't be completely dry. Highs should still be able to reach the middle 70s. Showers and storms pick up again late tonight, mainly after midnight and into Saturday morning.
YEREVAN, MARCH 20, ARMENPRESS. The Yerevan-Tver passenger bus crashed in the Russian Voronezh region, Anahit Arakelyan – spokesperson of the Armenian minister of transport, communication and IT told Armenpress.
She said the passenger bus belonged to MAN-TOUR. “The company won the tender and was serving the Yerevan-Tver route”, she said.
The information on the victims and injured is still being clarified. Arakelyan stated that the statement released earlier according to which the driver of the bus has died, also must be clarified.
On March 20, at 10:57, it was reported that a road accident occurred on the 673rd kilometer of Don interstate highway connecting Georgia to Russia. Bus en route from Yerevan to the Russian city of Tver collided with truck. According to preliminary information 9 people have been injured, nearly 40 passengers were taken to a nearby hotel.
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Finally!
After months of speculation (and various side projects and solo albums) about a new track from The Killers has emerged! They have also announced their fifth album, “Wonderful Wonderful.”
“The Man” has quite a bit more swagger than what we have heard from The Killers in a while. It’s a bold song. Two artists that came to mind after my first listen was James Brown and David Bowie. Now that’s big!
Brandon Flowers also took on a live Facebook Q&A today, which you can check out here.
GREENVILLE, S.C. — Authorities say a sheriff's deputy has fatally shot a man in South Carolina.
Greenville County Sheriff Will Lewis tells news outlets a man wielding a knife was killed after charging at deputies Monday evening. He says deputies had been called out for a disturbance and found at least five people in a home who were "potential hostage victims."
The coroner's office has not released the man's name yet.
Lewis says the man was "very agitated" and had something similar to a butcher's knife. The shooting happened after negotiations including "less lethal options" failed.
Lewis says the deputy involved will be placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of an internal investigation. The state Law Enforcement Division is also investigating.
It's been a long road to success for the Yankees' Didi Gregorius, but it's been a road worth taking. Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius has emerged as a standout player and key part of New York's on-the-fly rebuild.
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9 NDFB cadres join BPF
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KOKRAJHAR, Aug 14 - Nine Ranjan Daimary faction NDFB cadres today joined the Bodoland Peoples Front (BPF) in the presence of BPF supremo and BTC chief Hagrama Mohilary. They joined the BPF party at a simple function which was held this morning at the Bodoland Guest House in Kokrajhar district. Hagrama Mohilary welcomed all the newly-inducted NDFB cadres with a traditional aronai each and appealed to them to work together for all-round development of the BTC region.
America’s social-justice movement has reached a critical turning point. The left’s bravest young warriors for change have turned . . . back to 1989 and borrowed costumes from Janet Jackson’s “Rhythm Nation”...
Protesters targeted the mimosa-and-eggs-Benedict crowd on Sunday, invading restaurants to make the curious link between brunch and police brutality. The anti-omelette activists dubbed their movement “Black Brunch” and sought to...
United Airlines’ profit plunged 69 percent in the first three months of the year, and that was before the terrible publicity surrounding the dragging of a bloodied passenger off a plane.
JERUSALEM, May 31 (Reuters) - Israeli energy conglomerate Delek Group reported on Thursday higher first-quarter net profit and sales, though it saw a decline in revenue from energy operations in Israel after selling part of its stake in a major gas field.
Delek said it earned 243 million shekels ($68 million) in the first quarter, up from 220 million a year earlier. Revenue rose to 1.78 billion shekels from 1.54 billion.
Last year it sold 9.25 percent of its stake in the Tamar offshore gas field, leaving it with a 22 percent share. That resulted in lower income from gas production in the project, which was offset by expanded operations abroad as well as growth in its fuel product segment, the company said.
Delek is also a partner in the massive Leviathan gas field, which it said remains on target.
“Almost half of the Leviathan project has been completed and is on track for production of first gas during 2019,” said Chief Executive Asaf Bartfeld.
Delek declared a dividend of 120 million shekels.
Speaking at a summit in Dubai, Guterres said: “I believe he is the right person for the right job at the right moment... And I think it is a loss for the Libyan peace process and for the Libyan people that I am not able to appoint him.”
Pusha T released his response to Drake titled “The Story Of Adidon” last night. He called up The Breakfast Club to chop it up about the artwork, revealing that Drake has a son, making fun of Noah Shebib, Quentin Miller ghostwriting allegations, Drake going too far on “Duppy Freestyle”, “Infrared,” and more.
Pusha T’s project Surgical Summer Vol. 1 is on the way. His new album DAYTONA is available for download now on iTunes/Google Play.
Holliday (back) was able to take batting practice Sunday, Justin Tasch of the New York Daily News reports.
Holliday landed on the disabled list over a week ago with a left lumbar strain after feeling a tweak in his back on a swing. The fact that he's just resuming hitting now suggests he won't be ready to return Tuesday when he's first eligible, but it also appears as though the 37-year-old avoided anything overly serious. The next step will likely be to continue hitting live pitching, with a brief rehab stint potentially on tap after that.
Trump Aides Often Contacted Russian Intelligence, 'New York Times' Says
Steve Inskeep talks to Matt Apuzzo of The New York Times about evidence that U.S. spy agencies have that show the Trump campaign was repeatedly in contact with senior Russian intelligence officials.
A webcast of Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton with Carole Anne Devaney, Edmonton’s most-watched newscast, from Friday, Oct. 6, 2017.
SEOUL, Feb 14 Daily net trading in shares on South Korea's main stock exchange by three major categories of investors as of 0720 GMT, in billions of South Korean won (a negative figure indicates net selling): FOREIGNERS INSTITUTIONS RETAIL February 14 -127.6 261.0 -137.2 ^February 13 5.8 230.7 -278.7 February 10 -105.3 313.6 -247.3 February 9 54.5 -127.8 22.1 February 8 -242.6 104.4 93.1 February 7 -160.0 143.7 -32.0 February 6 2.9 63.9 -113.6 February 3 -109.7 -59.7 110.9 February 2 70.5 -178.5 61.2 February 1 -11.9 55.1 -87.1 January 31 -302.5 118.2 132.3 January 26 364.9 -196.0 -214.8 January 25 209.1 -375.7 109.3 January 24 -13.1 9.2 -12.5 January 23 116.7 -109.3 -11.8 January 20 -46.5 38.0 6.7 Month to date -623.4 806.6 -608.8 Year to date 1,014.5 -1,157.9 -593.4 ^ February 13 figures revised. ($1 = 1,138.5300 won) (Reporting by Jeong-eun Lee)
Dunn posted 11 points (5-7 FG, 1-1 3Pt), four assists, three rebounds, three blocks, and one steal in 21 minutes during the Timberwolves' 95-89 loss to the Trail Blazers on Sunday.
Dunn recorded a career-high three blocks, handed out four dimes for the second straight game, and shot the ball extremely well from the field. The rookie has now received 20 minutes or more nine times this season. Meanwhile, starting point guard Ricky Rubio struggled, finishing with one point while missing all five field-goal attempts in 27 minutes of action. There has been no indication that Rubio's job is in jeopardy, but Dunn could conceivably force his way into somewhat of a time share if he continues to play at such a high level.
Stan Van Gundy said that Pistons owner Tom Gores is “more than willing” to pay luxury tax to retain Avery Bradley.
An unrestricted free agent next summer, Bradley will be looking to sign a lucrative, long-term deal. From Pistons.com:
“In the right situation for the right people, Tom’s more than willing to pay the tax. I think about half the league’s going to be paying the tax this year. Tom’s not opposed to that.” […] “The finances will not inhibit our ability to re-sign Avery at whatever it takes. If we’re in a situation where we want Avery back and Avery wants to be here, we’ll be able to bring him back.”
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A woman showed up at a Kitchener home, claiming to be a child protection worker, despite allegedly having no connection to the organization she claimed to represent.
Waterloo Regional Police say it happened Nov. 23 at a home in the area of Belmont Avenue and Highland Road.
According to police, the woman was wearing business attire – a white blouse, black winter coat and black pants – and carrying a briefcase. She claimed that she was inspecting the home on behalf of a child protection agency which had received complaints about the family.
Police say they determined that the woman was not actually a representative of that agency, and no complaints had been made about the family.
The woman is described as being white, in her mid-30s and 5’3”, with brown eyes and shoulder-length curly brown hair.
Anyone with information about the woman is asked to contact police or Crime Stoppers.
BUENOS AIRES, March 19 (Reuters) - The G20 finance leaders' language on trade policy in their communique likely won't change much from that of last year's summit in Hamburg, a senior Japanese finance ministry official said on Monday.
But the official said there were differences among the G20 finance leaders on whether to debate global imbalances from a bilateral perspective or a multilateral one.
"There was an agreement (among the G20 finance leaders) that trade wars and protectionism were inappropriate," the official told reporters.
The G20 finance leaders will wrap up their two-day meeting on Tuesday and issue a communique summarizing their agreements on issues ranging from global economic risks to cryptocurrency. (Reporting by Leika Kihara; Editing by Chris Gallagher)
A bear sighting near the campus of Quinnipiac University in Hamden prompted a warning from police on Wednesday.
Police said the bear was spotted near the Harwood Gate on the main campus.
It eventually returned to Sleeping Giant State Park.
Within the past year, police said the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection reported 14 bear sightings in Hamden.
They said black bear populations continue to grow in the state.
Also, ever since the tornado destroyed wooded areas on May 15, they expected more sightings to occur because of the loss of habitat.
Police said the primary contributing factor to bears wandering into populated areas is the presence of food.
They warned homeowners never to feed bears, either intentionally or accidentally.
Police said residents can report bear sightings to DEEP at 860-424-3333 or the Hamden Police Department at 203-230-4000.
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Results from ENCORE, a pooled global analysis of several clinical trials and registries, affirmed the treatment benefit of polymer endovascular aneurysm repair using the Endologix (NASDAQ:ELGX) Ovation Abdominal Stent Graft Systems.
At year 5, patients receiving the Ovation experienced:
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A hard-hitting campaign encouraging people to report social welfare fraud will be launched today by the Minister for Social Protection Leo Varadkar.
It will include the use of powerful images designed to confront the public with the reality of social welfare fraud and the penalties faced by wrongdoers.
Last year, figures showed an increase of 60% in the number of anonymous tip-offs made to the Department about suspected cases of welfare fraud.
The majority of the allegations were made in relation to the jobseekers' allowance, followed by reports of fake claims for the one-parent family payment.
In 2015, the Government introduced facial imaging software to detect people claiming welfare payments using more than one identity.
Tony Hunter's research has paved the way for dozens of cancer therapies. On Tuesday, he was recognized with one of the highest honors a scientist can get: A prestigious award, along with a large cash prize.
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The Colts signed running back George Winn last August, but he never played a regular season game for them.
The team announced this morning that Winn had been released with a failed physical designation.
The journeyman running back has spent time with the Giants, Lions, Cowboys, Steelers, Raiders, Patriots, and Texans.
He has played in 19 games in his career, with 23 carries for 74 yards.
ELLSWORTH — Residents of Downeast Maine were still digging out Tuesday following a blizzard that began Sunday and continued through Monday.
More than two feet of snow accumulated in some parts of the area.
Ohio high school student Jacob Shoemaker says he was suspended for staying in the classroom during the National Walkout Day.
The Indian rupee opened flat at 67.42 per dollar on Thursday versus previous close 67.43.
Rupee consolidated in a narrow range but in the latter half of the session rose against the US dollar as political uncertainty in Italy eased. Currency was also supported as the dollar fell against its major crosses after Q1 preliminary growth number for the US showed that the economy could grow at a slower pace, said Motilal Oswal.
Data showed the US economy is expected to grow at 2.2% compared to estimates of 2.3%. On the domestic front, market participants will be keeping an eye on Q4 GDP number; expectation is that India’s economy could grow at 7.3% compared to growth of 7.2% in the previous quarter.
Today, rupee is expected to open around 67.70 and, for the day, expected to quote in the range of 67.50 and 67.90, it added.
Address by His Excellency President Ernest Koroma to the nation on the flooding and landslides of 14 August, 2017
Fellow Sierra Leoneans, our nation has once again been gripped by grief. Many of our compatriots have lost their lives, many more have been gravely injured and billions of Leones worth of property destroyed in the flooding and landslides that swept across some parts of our city.
I am very disturbed by this national tragedy and with a heavy heart, let me extend profound condolences to the bereaved families. This is not a tragedy for you alone; it is a tragedy for every Sierra Leonean because the people who have perished in this disaster are our compatriots. Every single family, every single ethnic group, every single region is either directly or indirectly affected by this disaster.
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Everton boss Sam Allardyce is left feeling "very angry" at his players after they suffered a 5-1 Premier League defeat at Arsenal.
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MANCHESTER -- Police say a 23-year-old Maryland resident is in critical condition at Jersey Shore University Medical Center after a two-vehicle crash Saturday that also caused non life-threatening injuries to two other people. Police said three people were injured, one of them critically, when this Chevy van was struck by a pickup Saturday evening in Manchester.
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Puducherry: Engaged in a running feud with Lieutenant-Governor of Puducherry Kiran Bedi, chief minister V Narayanasamy on Wednesday hailed the Supreme Court's judgment on the powers of an elected government and insisted that it was "totally applicable" to the southern Union Territory, too.
The veteran Congress leader warned that he would file a contempt petition if the lieutenant-governor failed to act in accordance with the apex court verdict.
"I welcome the verdict, and it is totally applicable for the government of Puducherry, which is also a Union Territory," he told reporters.
He hoped Bedi would now change her ways.
"Whoever functions contrary to the judgment now delivered by the apex court would face serious action. I myself will file a contempt petition against those failing to act in consonance with the supreme court verdict," he said.
Click here to follow the LIVE blog on the Supreme Court hearing on the Delhi-Centre power tussle
An animal shelter is searching for the person who abandoned a cat outside their northwest Indiana facility on Wednesday.This 15-pound cat was found crammed into an undersized carrier in 80-degree temperatures outside the Porter County Animal Shelter in Valparaiso.Shelter officials say he was overheated and could have suffocated, but is doing better.It is against the law to abandon animals outside of a shelter.
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WINCHENDON, Mass. — A driver whose car plunged into an icy Massachusetts pond has been rescued from the frigid water.
The Winchendon Fire Department says a man was plowing a parking lot in the town on Sunday morning when he saw the car leave a roadway and enter Hunts Pond. The man called 911, telling dispatchers the car was still in the water with the driver inside.
The fire department says the driver extricated himself and sat on the roof of the car, which was in about 8 to 10 feet (2.5 to 3 metres) of water.
A fire lieutenant threw a rope to the driver as the car was quickly sinking.
The man was instructed to tie the rope around himself before crews pulled him safely to shore. He was unhurt.
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This story has been corrected to show the rescue was in the morning, not the afternoon.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — It's a bittersweet morning for the songwriters of "Remember Me" from "Coco."
Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez learned of their Golden Globe nomination just as a bomb exploded on the New York City subway. The couple said they turned on the television to watch the Globe nominations when news of the Port Authority explosion broke Monday.
This is the second nomination for the songwriting pair, who were previously recognized for "Let It Go" from "Frozen."
Anderson-Lopez said they are now at work on "Frozen 2" and the Broadway version of "Frozen."
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The couple says it's a "giant thrill" to be nominated, but they didn't plan to do much celebrating. Their cat is terminally ill and may be put down today.
Anderson-Lopez said they planned to sing "Remember Me" to him.
Two women have recounted their horrific ordeal at the hands of a man armed with a knife.
Two women have recounted their horrific ordeal at the hands of a man armed with a knife.
Masked knife-wielding home intruder caught on CCTV in Seville Grove The West Australian
Police are on the hunt for an intruder who broke into a Seville Grove home early this morning armed with a machete and a hammer.
Two women said the man broke into their home through the back door and ransacked the house for around 40 minutes, while two children were sleeping.
“He told us, sit down, shut up, and show us where everything is,” one of the women said.
“He got very worked up because we didn’t have what he wanted.”
The intruder made the women move from room to room as he went through their belongings.
It is believed the man stole a purse, $3000 cash, two watches, birth certificates and passports, before jumping the fence and leaving on a pushbike.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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The 911 call: The chainsaw accident victim’s wife, dispatcher speak
A Penobscot Regional Communications Center dispatcher and Pamela Osgood, the wife of a man badly cut in a chainsaw accident in September, spoke for 15 minutes during the Osgoods' frantic race to Penobscot Valley Hospital of Lincoln.
Today superstar Rajinikanth has stayed away from celebrating his 67th birthday. This is the third time Rajinikanth has chosen to stay away from the birthday celebrations.
However, fans have gathered outside his Poes Garden house to get a glimpse of their Thalaivar. Fans are highly disappointed for not meeting and seeing him, as he left his Poes Garden house to some unknown place!
Fans have thronged the road and waiting in front of his Ragavendra Kalayana Mandapa at Kodambakkam in Chennai.
According to reports, Rajinikanth chose for a low-key birthday following Cyclone Ochki, in which nearly 500 Tamil fishermen are still missing and 40 people had died. But this happens to be the third year.
On the occasion of his birthday, the second look of upcoming of 'Kaalaa' was released at midnight.
Tamil Nadu: Fans gather outside Rajinikanth's residence in Chennai to celebrate his 67th birthday. pic.twitter.com/6kFMj8GcVs — ANI (@ANI) December 12, 2017
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PERTH (miningweekly.com) – The Bald Hill lithium and tantalum mine, in Western Australia, has hauled its first spodumene concentrate, one month after first concentrate was produced.
Joint venture partners Tawana Resources and Alliance Mineral Assets on Tuesday reported that an initial shipment of 3 250 t of spodumene would reach the berth at Esperance on May 2.
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“Completion of the logistics around the initial shipment of lithium concentrate represents another key milestone for the mine,” said Tawana MD Mark Calderwood.
A second larger shipment of Bald Hill concentrate is expected later in May.
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CNBC's Kayla Tausche reports on President Trump's infrastructure plans despite few details in his first State of the Union address.
We've been tracking the winter storm in eastern Iowa, as it has dumped a number of inches of snow across our area.
According to the Iowa DOT website, more than 500 plows were out on the roads across the state early Monday.
Snow totals vary at this point; the Waterloo Regional Airport reported more than eight inches of snow as of 6 a.m. Monday.
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Today, we bring you the latest from Austria as Tony Pulis puts his Boro squad through their paces on the pre-season training camp.
There's also the latest on Adama Traore, who has been linked with two Premier League clubs. And we'll look at what's happening elsewhere in the division.
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Italian police say a drive-by shooting has left several people wounded in the central city of Macerata, and authorities are warning citizens to remain indoors.
Police did not say how many were injured in the town, which has a population of 43,000.
Italian news reports said that the car contained two people.
Macerata’s mayor has urged citizens to stay indoors while the suspects remain at large.
The ANSA news agency reported four victims have been wounded, while Sky TG24 put the number of wounded at two.
The on Wednesday adjourned till July 2 the hearing over the appeals filed by resolution applicants NuMetal and Mittal.
A two-member bench headed by Chairman Justice S J Mukhopadhaya on Wednesday started the hearing. However, the matter remained part-heard due to paucity of time.
The appellate tribunal is closing for a month for summer vacation.
Opening batsman Manjot Kalra scored an unbeaten 101 and India won the Under-19 Cricket World Cup for the fourth time with an eight-wicket victory Saturday over Australia.
Australia, choosing to bat after winning the toss, was all out for 216 in 47.2 overs at Bay Oval, Tauranga.
Jonathan Merlo top-scored for Australia with 76 while four Indian bowlers took two wickets each.
India, which lost the 2014 final to the West Indies, cruised in reply to 220-2 and never looked threatened in surpassing Australia's total in the 39th over. Lefthander Kalra's 101 came from 102 balls.
India beat Australia by 100 runs in the tournament opener and was undefeated the rest of the way.
It was India's sixth appearance in the under-19 final. Australia had made the final five times, winning the tournament three times.
Over a hundred contraband motorcycles have been destroyed in the Philippines after President Rodrigo Duterte ordered the disposal of seized smuggled luxury vehicles.
The haul was worth more than £481,000 and included a Harley Davidson, two Triumphs and a BMW motorcycle.
Duterte, whose harsh treatment of drug dealers has received international criticism, said: "When the excavator crushed the Harley (Davidson) it's like I also got hit in my neck. What a waste."
In February, the the Philippine Customs Bureau destroyed 20-high end vehicles worth more than a million US dollars.
The president hopes destroying luxury vehicles will deter drug dealers from smuggling them into the country.
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The video focuses on the intense dance routines planned for the show and features longtime Timberlake choreographer Marty Kedelka (they go back to *NSYNC days).
Despite the exacting rehearsals, Justin is most concerned with having a good time. "Unity, that's all we're gonna try to do. I don't worry about if things go wrong, because perfection is the death of greatness," he says. "If the ethos can be like hey; for 12 to 13 minutes we're gonna have a really good time, I think if everything spawns off of that, I think it'll be fine." Check out latest halftime preview - here.
SOCHI, Russia (AP) - Murat Gassiev of Russia knocked out Yunier Dorticos of Cuba with less than 20 seconds remaining in the final round to unify the IBF and WBA cruiserweight titles.
The victory early Sunday in Sochi's Bolshoi Ice Dome qualifies Gassiev for the World Boxing Superseries final against Oleksandr Usyk of Ukraine in May. Usyk holds the WBO and WBC belts.
Gassiev's record rises to 26-0, with 19 knockouts.
It is Dorticos' first professional loss; he's 22-1 with 21 knockouts.
Dorticos took the initiative in the early rounds, but Gassiev picked up the tempo in the fifth and Dorticos clearly tired.
In the last round, Gassiev knocked him down twice before a right roundhouse drove him through the ropes and ended the bout.
I like Wardle, I'd be happy with that signing. I don't trust the current coaching regime with any prospective new signings though.
April 13 Snc-lavalin Group Inc:
* Snc-Lavalin awarded detailed design services contract by codelco for the talabre tailings expansion project
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SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea has agreed to a live broadcast by South Korean media of part of Friday's summit, as well as summit coverage by the South's reporters in the North's part of the Joint Security Area at the border, Seoul's presidential Blue House said on Monday.
The two sides held working-level talks at the Tongil Pavilion on the North Korean side of the border truce village of Panmunjom to discuss matters of protocol, security and press coverage ahead of the summit.
(This story was corrected the location of North-South working-level talks
(Reporting by Heekyong Yang and Joyce Lee; Editing by Clarence Fernandez)
The Australian dollar witnessed strong buying pressure following the release of stellar Australia’s labour market report. Australia’s jobs data was upbeat across most major indicators, against expectations of a minor correction. The economy added 52.1K …
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ZANESVILLE, Ohio- This was the first meeting of December for Zanesville City Council.
Mayor Jeff Tilton recommend the reappointment of Michael Bennett to the Muskingum County Convention Facilities Authority. Bennett will start his four year term on December 15th. The Mayor also announced that a couple from out of town donated $10,000 to the Secrest Auditorium for anything the auditorium needs.
Lynette Bryant-Thompson, owner of Netty Q's food truck and walk-up window in downtown Stillwater. Netty Q's Italian food operation, owned by Lynette Bryant-Thompson, has only grown since its debut as a food truck/trailer last year.
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Police say an accused thief who was out on the streets awaiting trial in another case, has been up to his old tricks.
Police say Isaac Dodge was caught on security cameras in June walking into the Dog House restaurant on Central, armed with a shotgun and demanding workers to clean out the register.
Police believe he was behind four other armed robberies around the city before that.
Dodge was released on bond and was ordered to wear a GPS monitor.
According to court documents, Dodge is suspected of two recent bank robberies.
In the first, authorities say he held a gun to a customer’s head. The second time, police say Dodge was caught on camera wearing a motorcycle helmet earlier this month.
Muhammad was the Timberwolves spark off the bench as he had eight games with 20 or more points and 32 games with ten or more points. Yes, 9.9 points were a big deal to the Minnesota Timberwolves this year, as they searched for the production from the bench when the starters were off the court.
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University of Virginia players and coaches wake up this morning still reeling from an embarrassing — and historic — loss over the weekend. Head Coach Tony Bennett says it’s the risk you take when you step into the arena. UVA became the first number-one seed to ever fall to a 16-seed in the NCAA tournament, losing to University of Maryland-Baltimore County in a 20-point rout. More from WLNI’s Evan Jones:
03-19 UVA Loss Wrap-WLNI
Monday's storm has delayed the mid-month fuel price adjustments on P.E.I.
Usually the prices are reviewed on the first and the 15th of the month.
But the storm shut down provincial government offices for a day and a half, and the Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission was unable to complete its review on time.
In an email to CBC News, the commission said if there are price changes they'll be announced at midnight to take effect Thursday morning.
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Manitoba’s Chief Medical Examiner has called an inquest into the death of a man who died after police were called over a disturbance in September 2017.
The Office of the Medical Examiner says on Sept. 23, 2017 the Winnipeg Police Service attended a call for a disturbance at a home. When the police went inside they had an altercation with 33-year-old Evan Grant Caron, who was shot, according to a news release.
He was pronounced dead at the Health Sciences Centre Winnipeg.
The Medical Examiner’s Office did an autopsy and found multiple gunshot wounds was the immediate cause of death.
The inquest was called in accordance with The Fatality Inquiries Act.
The date, time and location of the inquest will be determined by the Chief Judge of the Provincial Court of Manitoba and released at a later time.
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Moscow. 28 April. REPORT.AZ/ Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov arrived in Moscow to attend the meeting on Nagorno-Karabakh conflict settlement.
Russian bureau of Report informs, E. Mammadyarov has arrived in the Russian capital yesterday evening.
Today, the meeting of the Foreign Ministers of Azerbaijan, Armenia and Russia with the participation of the OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs will take place in Moscow.
The meeting will be held behind closed doors.
The Charlottesville Fire Department has two new and important life-saving tools as of Friday, February 2. Both the tower truck and ambulance are already in service, but on Friday they were officially recognized.
She definitely has her mom's snark!
In a 2012 episode of 30 Rock, Tina Fey's own daughter Alice Richmond played Young Liz Lemon in a HILARIOUS flashback!
But this isn't the only time a star has shared the same role with his or her child!
From Jada Pinkett Smith and Willow Smith in Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa to Robert Downey Jr. and son Indio Falconer Downey in Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, Hollywood is a family affair!
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The ability of 3D matrix to maintain the cellular identity and heterogeneity of patient derived cancer tissues allow individualized breast cancer therapy approach. Credit: Lahja Martikainen, Pauliina Munne and Nonappa On average, more than 90 percent of the breast cancer drugs fail in clinical trials with real patients and each failed drug costs 1.4 billion euro.
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Tidjane Thiam of Credit Suisse also discussed the "cautious but optimistic" outlook for global markets.
April 20 Orascom Construction Ltd:
• Announces start of production and sales at Iowa Fertilizer Company
• Plant has a nameplate capacity of 2,200 metric tons per day (MTPD) of ammonia, 2,200 MTPD of urea synthesis, 1,200 MTPD of granular urea, 4,300 MTPD of urea ammonium nitrate and 900 mtpd of diesel exhaust fluid, with a combined sellable capacity of 1.5 to 2 million metric tons per annum of products
• Orascom’s U.S. unit, The Weitz Company, expanded its industrial capability through its involvement in project
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QUETTA: The Levies Force seized 57 kilogram hashish from a Karachi-bound car in Sorab area of Kalat district on national highway, on Wednesday.
Assistant Commissioner, Kalat, Jalal-ud-Din Kakar said that on a tip-off, Levies Force intercepted a car which was heading towards Karachi from Chaman area.
“The Levies Force conducted search of the vehicle and recovered 57 kg hashish concealed in it.
The Levies Force has registered a case against drug peddlers. Further probe was underway.
Police report students robbed at gunpoint inside dorm
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — Yale University police say two undergraduates were allegedly robbed at gunpoint in their New Haven dorm room.
The New Haven Register reports students were robbed of a computer by a gun-wielding man in a dorm room after midnight Monday.
This is according to a message about the alleged robbery sent to faculty and students by Yale Police Chief Ronnell Higgins.
There were no injuries, and the man fled the scene. Higgins says university police are investigating the robbery and have increased patrols in the area.
The college paper Yale Daily News reports one of the students left her suite unlocked.
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Information from: New Haven Register, http://www.nhregister.com
An effigy of US President Donald Trump that was set ablaze during the traditional burning of Judas on Holy Saturday in Mexico City, as part of Easter weekend festivities. Mr Trump's plan to build a wall along the US border with Mexico has angered many Mexicans.
A new bill is poised to make it easier to expand previously approved hog barns and other farm buildings by up to 15% without added approvals.
The Planning Amendment Act introduced Monday at the Manitoba Legislature also raises the threshold to require “additional proceedings” on adopting or amending a zoning bylaw. Currently, that’s required if anyone objects to the change. Instead, the bill would only require further assessment if at least 25 voters object, or at least 50% of the owners neighbouring a specifically affected property oppose the plan.
Government staff said the changes won’t affect the environmental requirements barn operators face.
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Defense: Suspect in New Orleans officer's death mentally ill
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NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Jurors have heard opening statements in the trial of a man charged with first-degree murder in the 2015 shooting death of a New Orleans police officer.
The attorney for Travis Boys told jurors that Boys, who faces life in prison if convicted, is mentally ill.
Boys has pleaded not guilty and not guilty by reason of insanity in the death of Officer Daryle Holloway. New Orleans news outlets report that defense attorney Billy Sothern told jurors they will have to determine not what happened, but why it happened.
Assistant District Attorney Inga Petrovich said the evidence will point to a guilty verdict.
Holloway was shot to death while transporting Boys to jail in a police SUV. Police have said they believe Boys smuggled a gun into the vehicle.
The Clearfield Area School District is honored to host the annual District 4 Jazz Festival this Thursday evening through Saturday afternoon. The Clearfield Area Junior-Senior High School will be welcoming more than 50 high school musicians from 13 area schools to participate in three, separate jazz ensembles conducted by area directors and guest conductors Dr. William Stowman and Dr. Todd Goranson from Messiah College.
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Ric Flair was hospitalized on Saturday morning; at the time his management team told Pro Wrestling Sheet this was for “routine monitoring” and put a statement on social media that there was “no reason to panic.”
However, early this morning, Melinda Morris Zanoni, who is CEO of Legacy Talent, which reps Flair, posted these messages on Twitter and Facebook:
Are u a Fan/Friend of Ric Flair?If so, we need prayers & positive energy 4 our Living Legend as he is dealing w/some tough medical issues🙏🏻 — MelindaMorrisZanoni (@LegacyTalentCEO) August 14, 2017
Definitely keep Flair, 68, in your thoughts. It goes without saying that he was a transcendent performer in the pro wrestling genre, and hopefully he can pull through these challenges.
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Disney's Aladdin at the Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts
Discover a whole new world at Disney's Aladdin, the hit Broadway musical. From the producer of The Lion King comes the timeless story of Aladdin, a thrilling new production filled with unforgettable beauty, magic, comedy and breathtaking spectacle. It’s an extraordinary theatrical event where one lamp and three wishes make the possibilities infinite. See why audiences and critics agree, Aladdin is “exactly what you wished for!"
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Southern Culture on the Skids
with special guests The Exotics
Wednesday, July 12
Doors 7PM / Show 8PM
Turner Hall Ballroom
Southern Culture on the Skids have been spreading their backwood brillance and rock and roll gospel for over thirty years. Their musical gumbo is a greasy mix of surf, rockabilly, and country-fried grage rock. Their live show is a the hell raising rock-n-roll party full of down & dirty fun that cannot be missed
Saginaw Promise is increasing the number of high school graduates who will be receiving college scholarship money from 90 eligible students last year to 141 this year.
Saginaw Promise Chairperson Joyce Seals hoped to bring in between $150,000 and $200,000 during Wednesday night’s fundraiser held in Saginaw Township’s Horizons Conference Center.
Highlighted speakers included Saginaw native Darvin Ham who parlayed his success on the basketball court into playing the sport in college and for eight years professionally in the National Basketball Association.
Ham’s career includes a ring as a member of the 2004 N-B-A champion Detroit Pistons.
He’s now an Assistant Coach with the N-B-A Atlanta Hawks and has hopes of becoming a head coach for some N-B-A team in the not too distant future.
About Friday Drop in Cafe
BIADS run a cafe at their Dementia Support Centre for people to drop in for a cuppa and a chat. A very successful and popular cafe run by the carers. This cafe has grown and the members love attending the special themed days where they have tremendous fun whilst raising money for BIADS services.
Thai Royal Navy SEALs are tending to the 12 boys and their coach who have been trapped in a flooded cave for more than 10 days. Now, they're teaching them how to dive so they can hopefully make it out on their own. USA TODAY
(AP) – About two dozen North Texas families are cleaning up after a band of heavy rain flooded a creek and high water forced them from their homes.
Police in Sherman say another 20 to 25 motorists had to be helped from their flooded vehicles after nearly 6 inches (152.4 millimeters) of rain fell in 12 hours ending early Sunday.
Post Oak Creek, on the west side of the city about 60 miles (96.56 kilometers) north of Dallas, was as much as 5 feet (1.52 meters) out of its banks.
Police say four families took refuge in the city’s municipal building but returned home Sunday to begin cleanup as waters began receding.Please be aware that there is the possibility of showers
It’s no secret to long time readers that I have given up on most Kickstarter products. It frustrates me when an already established company uses the service to launch another product — especially when that product is already a part of their core mix (bag company launching another bag, stand company launching another stand, etc) — to me that feels like wanting all the rewards of a successful product without taking any risk. I am equally leery of new companies because I’ve been burned far too many times by people who have the best of intentions and lack all other skills.
However, there is one good thing about Kickstarter: it shows you what people want. Create a project, get a prototype, put it on Kickstarter (or Indiegogo, I am using those interchangeably here) and you’ll instantly know if there is a market for your product. With that in mind, I searched both services with the phrase “iPad Pro”.
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Nothing says the holidays like going on a Starbucks run to get all the warm and festive drinks your heart desires (in those holiday cups, no less), but do your kids ever feel left out? If they want to be just like you, they probably try to reach for the coffee sometimes, and with Starbucks' kid-friendly holiday drink options, they can! Starbucks always has tasty, caffeine-free drinks for kids, but during the holidays, the options get even more delicious. Whether your little ones like seasonal flavors like eggnog and gingerbread or they prefer to stick to the basics like vanilla and apple juice, the coffee chain has beverages that will have them grinning with holiday cheer.
City’s radical past revealed in NYPD spy pics Impeach the president. End racism. Save the planet. Stop the war. The extremists and protesters who spread their messages of love and hate across the Big Apple a half-century ago...
He spent 9 ¹/₂ years in prison, and is now a film director In the Harlem-based drama “Chapter & Verse,” out Friday at MIST Harlem, a former gang leader named Lance (Daniel Beaty) leaves prison with a degree in computer repair. He ends...
Cop-killings have never been this lethal — and it could mean chaos Over the last two weeks, the “war on police” has gone from a metaphor to a reality, with eight officers killed in targeted attacks in Dallas and Baton Rouge. The...
OTTAWA — Canadian peacekeeping forces, which once numbered in the thousands, have dwindled to dozens in recent years, prompting the Liberal government to promise to re-engage in UN peace missions. On Monday, the government announced plans to send an aviation detachment of six helicopters to join a UN force in the west African country of Mali.
A by-the-numbers look at Canada and peacekeeping:
175,000: The number of Canadian troops who have been deployed on peacekeeping missions over the last 60 years.
More than 1,700: The number of Canadian deaths on peacekeeping missions.
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Eyewitness report from the July 2016 delegation to Cuba. Eleven activists and academics from the Milwaukee region visited Cuba on a tour organized by Witness for Peace. Three will speak, with slides, about this exciting time for Cuba. Steve Watrous is President of the Milwaukee United Nations Association chapter, coordinator of the Milwaukee Fair Trade Coalition and a sociology professor at MATC. Elena M. De Costa teaches Spanish language, Hispanic literature, and politics of the New Left in Latin America at Carroll University in Waukesha. Omar Barberena organized the July 2016 delegation to Cuba and has coordinated Cuba travel for five years through Witness for Peace.
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Italian police say a drive-by shooting has left wounded in the central city of Macerata, and authorities are warning citizens to remain indoors.
Police did not say how many were injured in the town, which has a population of 43,000.
Italian news reports said that the car contained two people. Macerata's mayor has urged citizens to stay indoors Saturday while the suspects remain at-large. The ANSA news agency reported four victims have been wounded while Sky TG24 put the number of wounded at two.
Sky said the shooting started around 11 a.m. (1000 GMT; 5 a.m. EST), and that students were being kept inside schools which are open on Saturday and public transport had been halted.
Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach and his legal team made many embarrassing amateur stumbles throughout their voting law trial.
As a Huffington Post reporter pointed out Tuesday, they forgot to delete an editorial note and add in a citation on a document filed in federal court.
Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach and his lawyers appear to have forgotten to delete a section of a document they filed in federal court that a point of law “probably isn’t worth arguing.” pic.twitter.com/c7JV8544Cv — Sam Levine (@srl) April 24, 2018
Kobach was attempting to fight for a Kansas law that requires documentation proving citizenship to register to vote. The trial came out of an ACLU lawsuit in 2016, claiming that Kobach was fighting a nonexistent problem as a way to disenfranchise voters.
Kobach and his team frequently fumbled fundamental trial processes during their court appearances, including repeated attempts to enter evidence into the record after they had missed the deadline to do so.
Man, 57, killed in Calumet City shooting
A man was fatally shot Sunday afternoon in south suburban Calumet City.
Jerome Stewart, 57, suffered a gunshot wound to the right thigh at 12:36 p.m. in the 1300 block of Mackinaw Avenue, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office.
Stewart, who lived in the same block, was pronounced dead at 9:45 a.m. Monday at Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, the medical examiner’s office said. An autopsy Tuesday ruled his death a homicide.
Calumet City police did not immediately provide further details on the shooting.
April 5 Command Security Corp:
* Command Security Corp says on March 30 entered into eighth amendment to credit and security agreement, dated as of February 12, 2009 - sec filing
* Command Security Corp says amendment increases maximum revolving line of credit amount from $20 million to $27.5 million
* Command Security Corp says amendment extends maturity date from March 31, 2017 to March 31, 2020 Source text (bit.ly/2oAWGA3) Further company coverage:
Conning Inc. raised its stake in Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation by 3.3% during the third quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The institutional investor owned 25,534 shares of the oil and gas exploration company's stock after buying an additional 820 shares during the period.
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A 24-year-old Exeter man has appeared in court charged with committing serious sex offences against children.
Jake Buston, of Tor Close, is charged with 10 offences against three children.
He pleaded not guilty to all the charges, including sexual assault against a child under 13 and the rape of a child under 13, when he appeared at Exeter Crown Court.
The alleged offences are said to date back several years.
Judge Erik Salomonsen set a trial date of May 21. It is due to last five days.
The defendant was granted conditional bail until then.
Students sign winger Uzoenyi
The 24-year-old, whose contract runs until the end of the season but carries options, was on trial at the Students after leaving title rivals Mamelodi Sundowns in January. Wits said on Twitter: "We are pleased to welcome Chris Uzoenyi to the family. Good luck as you add strength to our attacking force." Uzoenyi will look to revive his career having spent the past two campaigns without game-time at Chloorkop. The diminutive attacker initially joined the Brazilians in 2014 from Enugu Rangers following a strong showing at the African Nations Championship (CHAN). The Clever Boys also rec Read Full Story
Comedian Justin Moorhouse is live at the Engine Shed in Lincoln later this month.
Familiar from appearances on Live at the Apollo, Phoenix Nights, The News Quiz (BBC Radio 4) and Fighting Talk (BBC 5Live, Justin is back on the road and better than ever.
Since touring last year’s show Destiny Calling, he’s had a think about people. And feelings. About people.
Justin knows, their feelings and how he feels about them.
And they about him.
After multiple sell-out shows and rave reviews, Justin’s tour has been extended to the end of the year.
Outside of touring, Justin flew down to Rio to cover the Olympic Games last year, performed at The Melbourne Comedy Festival in April, released his DVD Live in Salford, and continues to record his hit podcast About 30 Minutes and Never More Than 45 each week.
He is at the Engine Shed on October 17.
Tickets are £15 on 0871 2200260 or http://bit.ly/2yEpSaw.
Please note: This show is suitable for over-14s only.
Saturday Sunny, with a high near 76. West northwest wind 8 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night Clear, with a low around 50. South southwest wind around 7 mph.
Sunday Sunny, with a high near 79. South southwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Sunday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Southeast wind 7 to 10 mph.
Columbus Day A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 63.
Monday Night A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Breezy.
Tuesday A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
Tuesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 39.
Wednesday Sunny, with a high near 66.
Wednesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 47.
Thursday Sunny, with a high near 72.
Thursday Night A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Friday A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Saracens' re-arranged European Champions Cup game against Clermont Auvergne will be open to supporters after all.
The game at Allianz Park was originally scheduled for Sunday but adverse weather conditions around the stadium saw it called off.
European Professional Club Rugby then announced that due to "health and safety concerns" the Pool 2 match would be played on Monday with a 5.30pm kick-off behind closed doors.
But the Aviva Premiership club have now said that supporters will be welcome at Allianz Park after an assessment of the stadium facilities overnight.
Saracens chairman Nigel Wray said in a statement released on the club's website: " We look forward to seeing as many of you here as possible.
"We will do what we can to not be beaten by the adverse conditions put in front of us, both on and off the pitch - it's the British Way, it's the Saracens Way. "
"Real supporters with real tickets will always be welcome."
Source: PA
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KUALA LUMPUR: A shop assistant was fined RM2,500 or three months jail after he pleaded guilty to obstructing a policeman from carrying out his duties.
Magistrate Mahyudin Mohmad Som handed down the punishment to Mohammad Azreen Mohd Ali, 29, who disobeyed instructions to stop his motorcycle and submit to checks during a roadblock at Batu 5 1/2 Jalan Klang Lama, here at 5.15am on Feb 12.
He was caught a short while after scooting from the roadblock.
At the same court, parking attendant G Vadivellan, 34, was fined RM2,000 or two months jail in default for mugging a teenager and escaping with her handphone and power bank in front of a restaurant in Brickfields here at 2.30pm yesterday. – Bernama
Arthur Joseph LeBlanc, a longtime justice of the Nova Scotia Supreme Court, has been appointed the province's new lieutenant-governor. He replaces John James Grant as the Queen's representative in Nova Scotia.
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MIAMI (CBSMiami) – In honor of Independence Day, we’ve got a couple of “Fourth Facts” you probably didn’t know about.
We all don our favorite red, white and blue garb to celebrate our country’s independence. But there are a few details about the holiday you didn’t learn in your history books, or maybe you simply forgot them!
Here’s a crash course in 4th of July facts.
SPECIALTY stores operator SSI Group, Inc. saw its net income rise 14 percent in the first half to P274 million. Core recurring income, excluding one-time write-offs, was at P327 million or 13 percent higher year-on-year while revenues for the first half were at P8.4 billion. “Our first half results reflect resilient consumer demand as well as the execution of strategies,” SSI President Anthony Huang told the Philippine Stock Exchange on Monday.
News: ‘Ooh, I Would F**k Ferris': Parents Outraged After Teachers Are Caught on Camera Playing 'F**k, Marry, Kill' Game About Teenage Students The mother of a special needs student called out in the vile video would like to see the people involved held accountable.
2:52 What you need to know about the massive Oroville dam emergency in California Pause
0:22 Massive rock comes down hill as work on Highway 50 mudslides continues
0:37 American Red Cross operates shelter at Cal Expo
3:02 Look at the massive water flow of Feather River, Sacramento River and Lake Oroville
1:57 Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom says spillway failure a wake-up call
1:00 Boulders trucked and flown to Oroville spillway
1:48 Trucks, helicopters dump loads of boulders in rush to fortify Oroville dam spillway
0:57 'Things aren't looking good. We'll be camping out'
1:22 Sacramento area flooding through the years: 1862-2017
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Florida center John Egbunu left the Auburn game in the first half with a left knee injury and didn’t return.
Egbunu went down in the first half of the 15th-ranked Gators’ 114-95 win over Auburn on Tuesday night. He had 10 points and four rebounds before going down after a battle for a rebound midway through the half.
Egbunu was helped off the court and toward the locker room. He is expected to have an MRI on Wednesday. Coach Mike White said he didn’t have any update on the significance of the injury.
The 6-foot-11, 255-pounder came in averaging 7.7 points, 6.7 rebounds and 1.6 blocked shots. Egbunu ranks in the top 10 in the Southeastern Conference in both rebounding and blocked shots.
April 24 (Reuters) - Charter Financial Corp:
* CHARTER FINANCIAL SAYS WILL PAY CENTERSTATE TERMINATION FEE EQUAL TO $14.5 MILLION IN EVENT DEAL TERMINATED UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES - SEC FILING Source text (bit.ly/2HplLE0) Further company coverage:
Crowds gather along St. Andrews Road in Irmo for the 2017 Okra Strut Parade on Sept. 30, 2017. This year's grand marshals were Richland County Officers that appear on the A&E television network show "Live PD." Here, from left, Deputy Chris Mastrianni, Sheriff Leon Lott and Deputy Kevin Lawrence greet and take photos with the crowd as they make their way down the parade route. File photo. Rob Thompson rthompson@thestate.com
A teen that had been missing since Friday has been located, the New Hanover County Sheriff's Office announced Monday morning.
Officials said that Pleasant had last been seen at her home on Sidbury Road in Wilmington on Friday.
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NU men's tennis earns NCAA Tournament bid
Northwood University announced Tuesday that its men's tennis team has earned a berth in the NCAA Tournament for the 23rd time in the last 24 years.
The Timberwolves will be the No. 6 seed in the Midwest Region and will travel to Springfield, Mo., for the first two rounds of the tournament. Northwood (16-4) will face third-seeded Ferris State, which just won the GLIAC Tournament title this past weekend, on Monday. In the other half of the Midwest Region II draw, second-seeded Drury (18-4) will take on seventh-seeded Grand Valley State (15-8), also on Monday.
The winners of those two matches will meet next Tuesday for the right to advance to the Round of 16, which will be held in Surprise, Ariz., May 9-12.
Whenever I pass a man with flowers, but especially so on Valentine’s Day, it reminds me of this poem by Xpetra Ernándes “Witchcraft for Attracting a Man”
I want him to come with flowers in his heart.
With all his heart,
I want him to talk to my body.
I want his blood to ache for me
when he sees me on the way to the market.
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President Trump calls the newly released memo "vindication"; A family of Eagles fans surprise their father with tickets to the Super Bowl
Feb 13 Cesca Therapeutics Inc
* Cesca therapeutics reports second quarter fiscal 2017 financial results and provides business update
* Q2 revenue rose 22 percent to $4.0 million
* Says net loss was $3.4 million for three months ended december 31, 2016 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
PHOTO BY RICK PECK The McDonald County High School cheerleaders will host a clinic from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 18, at Anderson Middle School for anyone in grades kindergarten through eighth grade. Those attending the clinic will perform at the Mustangs’ basketball game on Thursday, Feb. 23. For more information, call Jill Dill at the high school at 417-845-3322.
PHOTO BY RICK PECK The McDonald County High School cheerleaders will host a clinic from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 18, at Anderson Middle School for anyone in grades kindergarten through eighth grade. Those attending the clinic will perform at the Mustangs' basketball game on Thursday, Feb. 23. For more information, call Jill Dill at the high school at 417-845-3322.
Police have issued a CCTV image of a woman who may have information that could help officers investigating a burglary at business on the outskirts of Shipston.
A bench was stolen during the incident that police believe occurred at around 4.30pm on Wednesday March 28.
This dog was with the woman at the time
Officers have also released a picture of the dog that was accompanying the woman.
Anyone who can help police identify the woman or provide information that could help police with their investigation is asked to call 101 and quote incident 279 of 12 April 2018.
Liberia's president says a preliminary audit has uncovered an illegal scheme by some ministry officials to award themselves loans in violation of the law. President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf said Friday in a radio address that the audit is ongoing and any wrongdoing found will face "the full weight of the law."
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.Charming Nantucket Colonial Situated On 2+ Glorious Acres In The Incorporated Village Of Lloyd Harbor. Deeded Beach And Mooring At Lloyd Haven Beach.
Osvaldo Rodriguez graduated from Job Corps in New Hampshire Wednesday and was looking forward to soon joining the U.S. Air Force and becoming a pilot, his next step in being the best role model he could be for his younger brothers. But the Chelsea 19-year-old's young life and dreams were cut tragically short Sunday morning when he was killed in a single-car rollover crash on Route 3. His aunt, Violet Baez, of Dorchester, said she helped her sister, Gloria Pagan, raise him from infancy.
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New initiative to improve operational efficiency in courts in the OECS
CASTRIES – The Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (ECSC) is implementing an e-litigation web portal within all courts in the sub-region for the electronic management of cases filed within the jurisdiction of the ECSC.http://www.nationnews.com/nationnews/news/99612/initiative-improve-operational-efficiency-courts-oecs
The Amazon founder and CEO left his job at a New York-based hedge fund in 1994 and set out to sell books online, driven off Wall Street in part by competition from Madoff.
TEDDY ROOSEVELT HUNTING FOR HIS DIGNITY Do Not Mess With The Easter Bunny, Because He Will Wreck You
At every Washington Nationals home game, the Presidents Race pits Washington, Lincoln, Jefferson, Roosevelt, Taft and Coolidge against one another. Needless to say, Teddy R. got the worst of it on Easter Sunday.
At long last, the work to dredge Albert Lea's Fountain Lake is about to get underway. Officials have set a date and a route to dump lake sediment.
The Shell Rock River Watershed District Board met Wednesday afternoon to settle the route that will be used to transfer sediment from the lake to the Confined Disposal Facility. The transfer begins on August 15.
The District Administrator says they also talked about a time line for the bidding process, the 'best value bid,' what goes into it and how it will work.
They discussed the price per cubic yard for bidding and who would be on the committee to examine the bids.
Their next workshop on this will be on June 28.
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ROCHESTER, Minn. – A Rochester man accused of restraining a woman for a 9-hour period and allegedly choking her is facing charges for terroristic threats and false imprisonment.Quentin Townsell, 30, was arrested Wednesday morning at his residence at 938 8th Ave. NE stemming from an alleged incident Tuesday.The incident, involving a 28-year-old woman with whom he had a domestic relationship with, allegedly happened in the 1900 block of 18 ½ St SW.Authorities say the woman was sleeping when Townsell went through her phone and suspected that she was being unfaithful. Police say she awoke to him beating her in the head before she was forced into the bedroom where he choked and restrained her.Police say Townsell left and the woman sought medical attention where she had red marks on her chest, back and shoulder. She also had bumps on her head and other visible injuries from him punching her.
ILTV meets Yogev Shelly from Tinytap - the Israeli company that came up with a new way to make education fun and accessible.
Falkirk community recycling enterprise Revive is staging a refugee action day on Tuesday (February 4), and is seeking donations of everything from batteries to sleeping bags.
The effort aims to benefit refugees across Europe and beyond, including those who have settled locally - usually after arriving with little or none of the elementary basics of everyday life.
The group will welcome items including practical clothing and footwear, wind-up torchesm unlocked mobile phones, tents (one to three-person), blankets and tarpaulins.
Anyone who can help is asked to bring goods they wish to donate to the Revive Falkirk shop ay 199a High Street between 4pm and 7pm on Tuesday.
April 24 (Reuters) - Twitter said on Tuesday it is updating its privacy policy to allow users to view information stored by the microblogging service relating to their account, as it prepares to comply with upcoming European data privacy laws.
Tech companies have long been scrutinized for how they protect their customers’ data and Facebook is currently embroiled in a huge scandal where millions of users’ data were improperly accessed by a political consultancy.
The European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation comes into effect on May 25 and is the biggest shake-up of privacy rules since the birth of the internet. (Reporting by Munsif Vengattil in Bengaluru; Editing by Sai Sachin Ravikumar)
TORONTO -
Local area 4-H member Zac Goodacre, of Georgian Bluffs, capped off a stellar 4-H career by winning the Grand Champion Sheep Showmanship honours at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto, Nov. 11.
The largest number of participants at 146 competed from all across the province and after winning the senior showmanship class Goodacre went on to win the champion honours. Goodacre had also won the honours in 2014. He is a member of the Wiarton 4-H sheep club and received his 24 clubs provincial honours at the Wiarton Awards night Friday at the Wiarton Arena, Dec. 8.
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One new route is planned across Big Sur's Mud Creek landslide. Another will be built to install radar out on the newly formed peninsula.
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Marlin and Barbara Hancock are celebrating their seventh decade of marriage on Feb. 8. The 30-year residents of Nevada were married in 1948 at University Methodist Church in Los Angeles, Calif. They are the parents of three children — Leann, Marlene, and Michael. Although they lost Michael, they enjoy the addition of their seven grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. Marlin was in the oil business until his retirement in 1986. Both Marlin and Barbara have volunteered at multiple places around Carson City, including the senior center.
Jefferson City firefighters says it’s too windy to burn so a Red Flag Warning has been issued.
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM CST THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR CENTRAL...EASTERN AND SOUTHEAST MISSOURI AS WELL AS SOUTHWEST AND SOUTHERN ILLINOIS... The National Weather Service in Saint Louis has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 10 AM this morning to 6 PM CST this evening.
Oprah Winfrey, Storm Reid, Reese Witherspoon and Mindy Kaling attend the premiere of their film "A Wrinkle in Time" in Los Angeles on Feb. 26, 2018.
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ANKARA: Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim will be visiting Iraq this week to discuss the fight against terrorism and the future of Iraq, the government's spokesman said on Monday.
"The Prime Minister will be travelling to Iraq on Thursday to start a new era with the Iraqi central government," Deputy Prime Minister Numan Kurtulmus told a news conference.
"A new peace perspective in Iraq is just around the corner," Kurtulmus added. Yildirim's office said in a statement he would be visiting both Baghdad and Erbil.
Relations between largely Sunni Muslim Turkey and the Shi'ite-dominated central government in Iraq have been tense in the past, particularly over the presence of Turkish troops at the Bashiqa camp north of Mosul.
(Reporting by Ece Toksabay and Humeyra Pamuk; Editing by Nick Tattersall)
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SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — A Chilean judge has sentenced eight retired military officers to 18 years in prison for the kidnapping and murder of folk singer Victor Jara and a government official at the start of the country's military dictatorship.
The office of the court system says a ninth veteran was sentenced to five years for cover-up.
The Marxist folk singer was seized in the hours after Gen. Augusto Pinochet overthrew socialist President Salvador Allende on Sept. 11, 1973. He was taken the country's main soccer stadium where he was tortured and killed.
Allende's prisons chief Littre Quiroga also was killed.
The ruling announced Tuesday can be appealed.
More than 3,000 people were slain during the 1973-90 dictatorship of Gen. Augusto Pinochet, and most of those crimes remain unsolved.
× Gov. Walker expects upcoming gubernatorial race to be a challenge
WAUKESHA — With the gubernatorial race coming up this year, the Republican Party of Wisconsin is stepping up its preparations. Governor Scott Walker was in Waukesha on Saturday, February 3rd meeting with party members.
Gov. Walker says last month’s race for Wisconsin’s tenth Senate district turned out to be a wake-up call, after a Democrat won in a traditionally conservative area.
Walker says he expects the gubernatorial election to be a tough one.
“I think it will be as challenging a race as I’ve ever had. That includes the recall,” said Walker. “I think this will be as tough cause we’re going against prevailing wins, I think for us, we have to get out person-to-person, door to door, making that contact.”
Nine Democrats are slated to square off in the August primary. The winner will take on Walker.
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – Here at Roda Parks Circle, there’s a special art contest going on… in fact, you may be wondering why there are cars parked in such an open, public space!
We’re here with Brad and Jason, to announce the winner of this year’s “Design and Drive” Art Contest.
>>> Take a look in the video above.
And the winner is…
“Metamorphosis” by Alla Dickson
Sponsored by Crown Honda
“Honda is your Canvas”
Hundreds of design ideas were submitted online. Six finalists were selected over the summer, applied directly to a vinyl vehicle wrap live during the launch of the festival, and put to a public vote independently organized by the West Michigan Honda Dealers.
The winner was announced during the final week of ArtPrize, and will receive a 24-Month lease on a new 2017 Honda Civic.
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Valle Catholic beat Mansfield 12-5 for its 5th State Championship. (Source: Pixabay.com)
The Valle Catholic Warriors headed into the Class 2 finals with a 24-9 record.
The Warriors faced Mansfield on May 29th to determine the Missouri Class 2 State Championship.
Valle Catholic beat Mansfield 12-5 for its 5th State Championship.
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Karl Robinson was critical of his forward players for becoming individuals as Charlton Athletic threw away a 2-1 lead to lose 3-2 to Oxford United.
The boss was seething in the post-match press conference at the way his players became too complacent when leading with three minutes remaining.
"We were let down defensively by our offensive players," he said.
"We lost our discipline and it was quite clear what the game-plan was.
"We put somebody on more defensive [Joe Aribo] and we asked our wingers to be more disciplined to give out full-back protection, and they didn't give them protection.
"It was something we spoke about and we worked on in training and someone chose not to do it.
"When we were leading we got a little bit too confident."
EDMONTON, AB: Tuesday, Wildrose House Leader Nathan Cooper released the following statement regarding two new reports from the Information and Privacy Commissioner that outline the toxic disrespect for the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP) across the Government of Alberta:
“I’m deeply troubled, but not surprised, to read these disappointing reports into the state of FOIP in our province.
“Issues of chronic delays, cost barriers and political interference are clearly rampant and being enabled by the NDP government.
“Not only has the NDP government not eliminated the unethical practices it used to oppose – it’s actually embraced them.
“Wildrose released a series of recommendations recently on how the government could fix Alberta’s broken FOIP system.
“I urge the NDP government to adopt our changes in tandem with recommended legislative changes from the Commissioner – and start fixing Alberta’s FOIP system today.”
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SAO PAULO May 2 State-controlled Petróleo Brasileiro and partners in Brazil's massive offshore prospect Libra are taking a series of steps to improve efficiency that could help them target a break-even price for oil of $35 a barrel.
In a Tuesday securities filing, Petrobras said those efforts -- taken jointly with Royal Dutch Shell Plc, Total SA , CNPC and CNOOC -- could help reduce development costs of the fourth phase of Libra by 30 percent, if successfully implemented. (Reporting by Guillermo Parra-Bernal; Editing by Sandra Maler)
The 'All of Me' singer - who has 12-month-old daughter Luna with his model wife - admits he and the 31-year-old beauty squabble about punctuality and overuse of electronic devices, just like other couples. John said: "Chrissy and I cook to relax.
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The anticipation that comes from a slow drop-in — incubating stoke since the first Polynesians started riding waves a few hundred years ago. This Photo of the Day for April 14, 2017 was taken in New England by Ralph Fatello.
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Tepesch (1-2) allowed one run on four hits and three walks across six innings in Monday's win over the Rays. He did not record a strikeout.
Tepesch epitomized pitching to contact in this one, calling his defense into action on all 18 outs he recorded in this effective outing. His only real mistake came on a solo home run by Wilson Ramos in the second inning, a two-run shot by Josh Donaldson provided all the run support necessary for the victory. Tepesch had not fated well in either of his previous two appearances this season, but this performance should keep him in the rotation for the time being. He will next take the ball Saturday against the Cubs.
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（早报讯）美国纽约曼哈顿的港务局巴士总站（Port Authority Bus Terminal）在早上繁忙时段发生爆炸。
据当地媒体报道，巴士总站地下道一个钢管炸弹被引爆。报道也称，一名“可能携带第二个爆炸装置”的男子被逮捕，但此说法没有得到警方证实。
纽约警方发推文证实，一名嫌犯落网，目前没有人受伤。
Update regarding explosion at 42nd St and 8th Ave, in subway: One male suspect is in custody. No injuries other than suspect at this time. Avoid the area. Subways bypassing #PortAuthority and Times Square Stations. Info is preliminary. pic.twitter.com/bEAdjq8mYc
Adam Lomax was diagnosed with Lyme disease after being bitten by a tick
The NHS “insulted and failed” Adam Lomax, 28, after his GP dismissed his Lyme Disease as flu, he claimed.
Lomax was diagnosed with the rare condition, which causes joint pain, heart problems and a bull’s-eye-shaped rash, three months ago. After a friend’s recommendation, he was tested for the disease after his symptoms persisted for almost seven years.
Lyme disease affects between 2,000 and 3,000 people in England and Wales a year, according to NHS Choices. It’s a bacterial infection that’s spread to humans by blood-sucking ticks.
Ticks are small, spider-like parasites, found in woodlands and heath areas. When brushed onto skin or clothing, they bite and feed on blood.
“About seven years ago, when I was at university near the New Forest - a high risk area for ticks - I woke up in the night to something biting my arm,” said Lomax. “I whacked it off while half asleep, thinking it was a spider or a mosquito.”
Gozo Minister Justyne Caruana.
Parliament has given a first reading to draft legislation which will create a Regional Development Authority for Gozo,
The Bill was moved by Gozo Miniter Justyne Caruana.
The ministry said the Bill will become law after a consultation process with interested parties and the public, followed by the debate in parliament.
The timetable of the consultation process will be announced in the coming days.
Vatanen (upper body) will make the decision on whether he suits up against the Flames on Monday, Eric Stephens of the Orange County Register reports.
With coach Randy Carlyle removing himself from the decision-making process, one would imagine that Vatanen would be eager to get back onto the ice. On the flip side, the Ducks are currently leading the series 2-0, so the blueliner may decide another night off would be more beneficial in the long term. If the 25-year-old does give it a go, look for Korbinian Holzer to get bounced from the game-day lineup.
Thieves stole $2 million worth of jewelry from Alanis Morissette’s Los Angeles home last week, TMZ reports. Details from the theft are sparse, but the burglars reportedly nabbed the jewels from a “very secure area” in the Brentwood home. Morisette wasn’t home at the time.
The burglary comes just weeks after Morissette’s former manager Jonathan Schwartz admitted to stealing $4.8 million from the singer between 2009 and 2016.
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Rita's is celebrating the first day of spring with free Italian ice all day long on Tuesday, March 20th.
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Joel McHale lives like a local, eating and drinking his way through Belfast, Northern Ireland.
Partly because of late spring snowstorms, fewer people visited Yellowstone National Park in May when compared with a year ago.
But it was still the second busiest May on record at the world’s first national park.
Yellowstone hosted more than 419,600 visits during May, down 5.6 percent from May 2016’s 444,600 visits.
Park managers noted that snow closed roads in the park last month, although they say many factors could also be involved.
So far this year, the park has counted more than 550,000 visitors, down 7.3 percent from the same period in 2016, which was the National Park Service centennial year.
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ONTARIO, Calif. (AP)  All gates at Southern California's Ontario International Airport are open again after part of a terminal was briefly evacuated while a bomb squad investigated a suspicious device.
Fire Department Battalion Chief Jim Schiller says the item found in a passenger's luggage around 5 a.m. Monday was determined to be an inert device typically used for military training.
Schiller says the male passenger, a member of the military, was cooperative. He was not detained but authorities confiscated the device.
During the investigation authorities evacuated three gates in Terminal 4 at the airport 40 miles (65 kilometers) east of Los Angeles. Travelers were let back in after about an hour and a half.
Bhubaneswar: The second phase polls of panchayat election that concluded today featured better statistics of polling compared to the first phase polls on February 13.
The polling percent for the second phase of elections stands at 73 per cent overall while in the first phase it was 71 per cent. The highest voting was seen in Dhenkanal with 83% turnout of voters while the minimum was at Malkangiri at 60% owing to threats by Maoists.
During the first phase of the three tier panchayat polls, Subarnapur recorded the highest percentage of polling at 84.3 % followed by Jagatsinghpur at 84 per cent and Dhenkanal at 79 per cent.
Alan Shearer was recorded off-air venting his thoughts at the Colombia team
England beat Colombia 4-3 on penalties to sneak into the quarter-finals of the World Cup.
It is the furthest they have got in the tournament since 2002 and triggered wild celebrations across the country.
Former England striker Shearer was watching the game as part of the BBC’s punditry team.
And the 47-year-old could not contain his emotions after Eric Dier’s winning penalty.
In leaked footage on the Mirror website, Shearer can be seen sitting next to fellow pundit Jermaine Jenas.
He said: “We don’t even care. Whatever way you want we’ll just talk about it.
Another large building is on the way at Micron campus
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Micron Technology plans to add a 225,000-square-foot building to its Federal Way corporate campus in southeast Boise, to bring the total square footage at its corporate headquarters to nearly 3 million, a company spokesman said. The new, three-story Building 37 will be constructed on an asphalt parking lot next to the existing Building 36. Micron proposes ...
Mountain Road in Easthampton (Rt. 141) will be closed in Easthampton tomorrow.
The closure starts at 6 a.m. and will be closed for the duration of the snow storm.
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Chipley Community Redevelopment Plan Update Steering Committee to Meet Thursday, Jan. 12
The City of Chipley has established a steering committee comprised of residents, building owners, and business owners within Chipley’s Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) area to serve as the working group for the development of a new Community Redevelopment Plan. West Florida Regional Planning Council has scheduled a series of events designed to gather public input to determine the priorities of the updated plan, which will be completed in June 2017.
The fourth Steering Committee Meeting will be held: Thursday, Jan. 12, 4 – 6 p.m., Northwest Florida Community Hospital Specialty Center, located at 1360 Brickyard Road in Chipley.
Questions should be directed to West Florida Regional Planning Council Economic Development Planner, Caitlin Cerame or 800-226-8914, Ext. 203.
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WASHINGTON (AP) - Hundreds of parents across the country are calling on President Donald Trump to embrace Obama-era protections for transgender students.
In a letter, sent to the president by the Human Rights Campaign late Tuesday, more than 780 parents stress that "all students deserve equal access to a safe, welcoming school and a high quality education no matter who they are."
The call follows a decision by the Trump administration last week to abandon a defense of the guidelines issued by the Obama administration, which call for schools to let students use bathrooms according to their gender identity.
Parents of transgender students say that revoking that right amounts to discrimination. Conservative activists firmly oppose the idea, saying it endangers the privacy and safety of other students.
Before she became a star on Suits, Meghan Markle was a case model on Deal or No Deal.
And ever since Markle became engaged to Prince Harry in November, pictures from her earlier years have been surfacing.
In this 2006 photo, Markle can be seen wearing a sexy Santa outfit on an episode of the show as she stands with case 24.
Along with her fellow case models, Markle also strikes a pose with host Howie Mandel for the holiday themed episode, which aired on Christmas Day 11 years ago.
But this year, Markle will be celebrating Christmas a little bit differently.
Dixon Police are asking for the public's help in identifying suspects.
According to the Dixon Police's Twitter page, the suspect's were involved in an recent incident at a Walmart.
There are no details on what the incident is at this time.
Anyone with information is being asked to contact Detective Simonton at (815)-288-0209 or (815)-288-4411.
BERLIN Feb 14 European tour operator TUI reported a narrower loss for the first-quarter, although its German TUIFly unit was hit by costs of around 22 million euros ($23 million) due to staff calling in sick after a new strategy was announced in October.
The results came the day after the London-listed group announced the sale of a portfolio of specialist travel brands, collectively known as Travelopia, to KKR for an enterprise value of 325 million pounds ($408 million).
TUI reported an underlying loss before interest, tax and amortisation for the first three months of its current financial year of 66.7 million euros, a 17 percent improvement on last year. Tourism companies typically make losses during the winter months.
It maintained a forecast for core earnings to rise by at least 10 percent this year at constant currency levels. ($1 = 0.7972 pounds) ($1 = 0.9415 euros) (Reporting by Victoria Bryan; Editing by Ludwig Burger)
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The Great Bend Recreation Commission will be hosting a free Stop ‘N Learn Session titled, “Perennial Flowers” on Wednesday, April 25th, from 12:00 – 1:00 pm at the Great Bend Activity Center (2715 18th St.). If you have a tough site for planting, no problem! Plant perennials. These faithful bloomers are perfect plant partners in any garden. We’ll also have a few of the latest perennials on hand for you to see. Please bring any questions you may have about growing flowers. Kelly Moeder will be the presenter for this program. For more information, call the Recreation Commission office at 793-3755 ext. 3 or e-mail us at recreation@gbrec.net.
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The defense for a former Columbus police officer accused of manslaughter has suggested Attala County as a possible location for the trial.
The Commerical Dispatch reports Attala and six other counties have been suggested as venues for the trial of Canyon Boykin.
Boykin is accused of shooting 26-year-old Ricky Ball in Columbus the night of Oct. 16, 2015.
The publication reports the defense also suggested Walthall and Montgomery Counties as locations.
The other three counties, suggested by prosecutors with the Mississippi Attorney General’s Office, are Marhsall, Pike, and Lauderdale.
Attala County Circuit Clerk Wanda Fancher told Breezy News that her office has not been contacted concerning the trial.
Attala County will have its own court session in February and March.
Here are the top stories for Saturday, July 29th: The body of a slain officer was transported to a funeral home; Pakistan's deposed prime minister said his hands are clean; Protesters clash with police in London; Fishermen prepare for a typhoon in Taiwan.
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Celebrities are basically Disney princesses.
They wear the finest gowns. They attend the best parties. They marry other well-to-do celebs. From the outside looking in, many of the lives of our favorite stars are much like a Cinderella story. They went from humble beginnings to the world's stage. Plus, they have millions of fans.
On Halloween, anything is possible. You can have your Cinderella story, too. If you're still trying to decide on a costume, we've got you covered. When it comes to Disney, you can't go wrong. Your costume will never go out of style, so you can wear it year after year. Another great thing about Disney costumes: they come in both children and adult sizes, so you can match your mini-me!
TAMPA, Fla. — Police in Florida say an angry dog sent three people to the hospital after one tried to put a sweater on it.
Tampa police say the pit bull mix named Scarface bit a 52-year-old woman who was trying to dress him on Friday and her husband was attacked while trying to pull the dog off of her. Police say the couple's 22-year-old son was attacked while trying to stop the dog by stabbing it in the neck and head.
The three people escaped the house and left the dog in the backyard.
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Police are in attendance at a serious crash on SH26 Paeroa Kopu Road in Thames.
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The victim is in critical condition at Regional Medical Center.
Police haven’t made any arrests yet in the case. The suspect was described as a 19-year-old, but there’s no good description of what he looks like.
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CHARLOTTETOWN — Air Canada is apologizing to a Prince Edward Island family after the airline bumped a 10-year-old boy from a flight.
Brett Doyle booked four tickets from Charlottetown to Costa Rica for his family last August.
A day before the vacation during March break, Doyle says he checked his family in for the flight online, but could not select a seat for his son.
After hours on the phone with Air Canada, Doyle’s wife drove to the airport and was told the flight was oversold and their son had been bumped.
The family drove to Moncton to catch a different Air Canada flight to meet the Costa Rica flight in Montreal, but when that flight was cancelled they were forced to drive to Halifax and stay overnight in a hotel.
Air Canada said in an email that the airline has apologized to the Doyle family, and that the situation should not have occurred.
Doyle said he was offered a $2,500 voucher, which expires in one year, and was told Air Canada may cover his expenses.
Franco is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Dodgers, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.
Franco is hitting just .200/.250/.333 over his last nine starts, so he'll stick on the bench for a second straight game in order to clear his head. Mitch Walding, who was promoted to the majors prior to Wednesday's game, will start at third base and hit seventh in his stead.
Asian stocks were lower Wednesday following Wall Street's tech-driven rise as investors waited for word from the U.S. Federal Reserve on a possible interest rate hike. KEEPING SCORE: The Shanghai Composite Index lost 0.6 percent to 3,135.32 and Tokyo's Nikkei 225 shed 0.1 percent to 19,917.51.
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Passengers get ready to board the southbound Amtrak Crescent train at the Amtrak Station in Birmingham, Ala., Tuesday, September 27, 2016. The Crescent makes daily trips between New Orleans and New York.
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The electoral reform referendum question was the subject of a fiery exchange in the legislature between Liberal MLA Michael Lee and NDP premier John Horgan. Keith Baldrey reports.
A 29-year-old man allegedly committed suicide by shooting himself at his in-laws’ house over a family dispute in Matheri village, police said on Tuesday.
Manish Kumar had gone to bring his wife, Priti, from her parents’ house last evening. However, he had a confrontation with the wife after which he took out a country-made pistol and shot himself, they said.
He was rushed to a hospital where doctors declared him as brought dead, police said.
Manish and Priti were married for over seven years, they said.
Police have recovered the pistol and the body was sent for postmortem, SHO Deshraj said.
Meanwhile, a woman suffered burn injuries after she allegedly attempted suicide by setting herself on fire over a “dispute” with her mother-in-law in Baseda village in Shamli district on Monday, police said.
She is undergoing treatment at a hospital, they said, adding an investigation in the case is on.
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April 6 Barclays Africa Group Ltd:
* S&P downgrades South African Banks
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* Also acknowledge Moody's announcement that they are putting South Africa under review for a downgrade
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(AP) – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has rejected international monitors’ criticisms of Turkey’s referendum, insisting the vote was the “most democratic election” seen in any Western country. Addressing supporters outside his palace in Ankara, Erdogan said Monday that Turkey would ignore the findings of the OSCE monitors.
Erdogan said: “First, know your place! We won’t see or hear the politically motivated reports you prepare.” The monitors said the procedures used in the vote on expanding the president’s powers “fell short” of international standards. They also said a Turkish electoral board decision to allow as valid ballots that did not bear official stamps undermined important safeguards against fraud. Unofficial results have shown a narrow win for Erdogan, who had backed the “yes” side.
MELBOURNE, Australia — Rebel Wilson has won a defamation trial in Australia against a magazine publisher that the Australian actress accused of costing her Hollywood roles.
Articles claimed she lied about her age, origins of her first name and her upbringing in Sydney.
The Victoria state Supreme Court jury of six women deliberated for two days before delivering its verdict on Thursday against Bauer Media, publisher of Australian magazines Woman's Day, Australian Women's Weekly, NW and OK.
Justice John Dixon will decide how much money to award the 37-year-old actress, best known for her work in comedies such as "Pitch Perfect" and "Bridesmaids."
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The second last category consists of “Best Township of the Year – Mumbai” which goes to project, ‘Hiranandani Estate Thane’ by Hiranandani Construction Pvt. Ltd.
Dr. Hiranandani collected the award from Mr. Ajay Chaturvedi and Mr. Pankaj Bodkhe.
About project:
Hiranandani Estate today is home to more than 7000 families who have discovered the bliss of a calm, convenient and complete life amidst the serene backdrop of Yeoor hills and Ulhas River.
The township has over 120 + fully occupied towers, with more being developed to accommodate the many families who seek to be part of this prestigious address.
Hiranandani Estate provides various amenities like Club House, Landscaped Gardens, Pedestrian Friendly Tree Lined Avenues, The Walk High Street Retail and many more.
"Oregon has tried too long to establish its wines as being Burgundian or whatever else," says Jim Fischer of Portland's Fossil & Fawn wine label. "We can stand on our own merits without pretending to cop someone else's style, and we need to start acting like it. It's time to kick the training wheels off and see where we go."
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Police in La Crosse have arrested a man for allegedly throwing nails in Republican supporters' driveways.
The La Crosse Tribune reports officers arrested the man Sunday. According to police reports, he threw nails in the driveways of people with yard signs supporting Republican candidates after someone stole his own yard sign supporting a Democratic candidate.
Five homeowners had reported nails in their driveways for three years. One had to replace four tires on his car. The man was caught after one of the residents caught him on camera.
Police said the man told them he scattered the roofing nails "out of anger for the political system."
A message The Associated Press left with the La Crosse Police Department on Monday seeking more details wasn't immediately returned.
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So, the Mayor of Prescott, Ont. wants dangerous good shipments banned in bad weather.
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For race eight of 36, the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series heads to its second short track this season, Bristol Motor Speedway, after a much-needed off weekend for Easter.
Thirty-nine cars are entered for Sunday’s Food City 500, meaning that all 39 have a guaranteed spot in the race, barring any entry list changes.
Some notable changes for this weekend include a new primary sponsor for Austin Dillon in New Era Cap on the No. 3 Chevrolet, Mobil 1 Annual Protection hopping aboard Danica Patrick‘s No. 10 Ford, SunnyD making an appearance on Ricky Stenhouse Jr.‘s No. 17 Ford, Sport Clips sponsoring Erik Jones‘ No. 77 Toyota for the first time in 2017 and Nationwide back on Dale Earnhardt Jr.‘s No. 88.
The Food City 500 is scheduled to go green just past 1 p.m. ET on FOX from the 0.533-mile bullring on the border of Virginia and Tennessee. The defending race winner is Carl Edwards.
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The Lamborghini of boats is coming to NYC Next weekend, the Hudson River will resemble a Formula One racetrack. Six sleek catamarans with 84-foot-high wing-masts will appear to fly above the water’s surface as their skippers — representing...
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President Donald Trump appointed Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach to a new commission on May 11, 2017, that will investigate voter fraud and other election issues, according to White House officials. This video includes photos by AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster.
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Onslow County, N.C. (WNCT) – One person is in custody in connection with a stabbing in Onslow County. The person is not charged at this time.
The stabbing happened at 12:50pm at 159 N.C. 172 Friday. Investigators say an argument led to the incident. The victim stabbed is a 40 year old male. He was flown to Vidant Medical Center in Greenville for treatment.
The Onslow County Sheriff’s Office says the public is not in danger, and the case is under investigation.
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"When I first saw him, I could not believe that he played so well. In fact, nobody would unless he saw the kid playing." These were the words of Raju Phatak, Prithvi Shaw's coach when he was studying in Standard III at Rizvi School in Mumbai. Shaw was only eight years old at the time, just over four feet tall and sending his peers and seniors into a tizzy whenever he wielded his bat. He may be known as the captain of the Indian team that won the U-19 World Cup in 2018 untill he does greater things, but Prithvi Shaw's exploits in junior levels in Mumbai has made him a prodigee like few others to have come out of Mumbai. (Source: Express Photo by Neeraj Priyadarshi)
Whether you’re headed to check him out at Safeco Field or just going into or through Seattle, the Mariner Moose has joined the Washington State Department of Transportation in encouraging motorists to prepare now for a full closure of northbound I-5 in downtown Seattle on June 1-4.
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The European Commission has approved Ireland’s sugar tax announced in the last budget.
The Commission says the tax on soft drinks is consistent with the government’s health objectives to tackle obesity and other sugar related diseases.
It paves the way for the levy to be introduced here.
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TheatreWorks Silicon Valley this week announced its plans for its 2017/18 season, which will feature two world premieres. Upcoming shows will include the new musical "The Four Immigrants: An American Musical Manga" , the time-bending romance "Constellations," the new biblical musical "Prince of Egypt" , the classic adventure "Around the World in 80 Days," the one-man show "Our Great Tchaikovsky," the blue-collar drama "Skeleton Crew," "The Bridges of Madison County" and "Finks," plus a special holiday show to be staged at Foothill College.
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April 28 Net long positions on the U.S. dollar were little changed from last week, according to calculations by Reuters and Commodity Futures Trading Commission data released on Friday.
The value of the dollar's net long position totaled $15.29 billion in the week ended April 25, from $15.34 billion the previous week.
Japanese yen net short positions, meanwhile, fell to 26,869 contracts, their lowest since late November. (Reporting by Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss; editing by Diane Craft)
The Hanahan Police Department released a statement Saturday night in regards to an officer being arrested.
Travis Charles Dodd, an officer with the Hanahan Police Department, was arrested and charged with third-degree domestic violence, according to court documents.
After learning of Dodd's arrest, the police department released this statement:
"On January 14, 2017, the Hanahan Police Department was made aware of an incident involving one of our officers. The officer has been placed on administrative leave pending the results of an official internal investigation. We are unable to provide any additional comments regarding this matter at this time."
After a check Saturday night, Dodd posted a bail in the amount of $5,242.50, according to court documents.
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TUSTIN, Calif. — Robert L. McKay, who designed the first Taco Bell restaurant and with founder Glenn Bell turned it from a quirky food stand into a fast-food empire, has died. He was 86.
His son, Rob McKay, says McKay died last week from cancer.
Bell opened his first Taco Bell in Downey, California in 1962, selling hard-shell tacos and other Mexican-inspired fast food.
McKay was an architect and designed the Spanish-style arched and tiled building that became the chain's signature look.
McKay eventually became president of Taco Bell, which had some 900 restaurants when it was sold to PepsiCo in 1978.
He went on to finance other businesses that invested in technology, consumer products, real estate and banking.
Players eligible for election to the Hall of Fame need 75 percent of votes from the Baseball Writers' Association of America to be enshrined in Cooperstown; they only need 5 percent to reserve a spot on the ballot for the following year. But not all candidates hit that mark, and many have dropped off the ballot after only one year.
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Following up to Tom Cruise’s weekend stunt injury during the filming of “Mission Impossible 6,” a stunt double was killed on the set of “Deadpool 2” Monday morning, TMZ reported.
While filming in Vancouver, the stunt woman’s bike crashed through the glass of a ground-floor studio inside Shaw Tower near Jack Poole Plaza. Witnesses say she never applied the brakes.
The rider, whose identity is being withheld, was taken to the hospital by ambulance. Police taped off the area, and an investigation is underway.
Mother Nature may be in charge of what happens in the sky the day of the total solar eclipse, but humans on the ground are also getting in on the action.
Anyone who works at a radio station has certainly been compiling a list of songs for Aug. 21, the day of the eclipse.
Lightning 100 DJ Lieutenant Dan is already all in, letting listeners request the songs that fit for next week’s show in the sky.
“I’m playing songs that are themes for an eclipse, like David Bowie’s ‘Moonage Daydream,’” Dan said.
Songs about the sun and moon aren’t hard to find. Dan said you don’t realize it until you start thinking about it.
“I think a lot of us have this one on the brain right now,” said Dan, playing “Total Eclipse of the Heart.”
“So many artists have written songs that fit this,” he said.
And some songs are more obvious than others.
“You can’t go wrong with George Harrison, ‘Here Comes the Sun.’ Got to play that one,” Dan said.
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PARIS (AP) — French police say an 8-year-old girl was killed and at least five people were injured when a driver slammed his car into the sidewalk cafe of a pizza restaurant in Sept-Sorts, a town about 65 kilometers (40 miles) east of Paris.
French officials say the driver acted intentionally, but they have no reason so far to suspect a terrorist motive.
A judicial official said Monday night that the Paris prosecutor’s office, which oversees French terrorism investigations, was not involved in the case because there was no proof of terrorism at this stage.
A security official said there is no evidence of a political or Islamic extremist motive.
But both officials say authorities view the driver’s actions as intentional. They were not authorized to be publicly named.
A federal appeals court is weighing in on an unusual lawsuit by a group of young people who say the Trump administration is violating their constitutional rights by failing to address climate change.
A three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments Monday from attorneys for the administration and the 21 young people, who range in age from 10 to 21.
The Trump administration wants the 9th Circuit to order a lower court to dismiss the suit, saying it is broad and without merit.
The San Jose Mercury News reports that two of the judges voiced skepticism about the administration's request.
The lawsuit was originally filed against the Obama administration in 2015.
Brazilian construction conglomerate Odebrecht has been ordered to pay $2.6 billion in fines to settle charges it bribed officials in a dozen countries.
The payout ordered by Judge Raymond Dearie in New York City came after a plea agreement was reached in December.
In a Brooklyn federal court proceeding Monday lasting only a few minutes, Dearie imposed the terms of the December deal between the company and prosecutors.
As a result, Odebrecht will pay nearly $2.4 billion to Brazil, $116 million to Switzerland and $93 million to the United States. The company will also retain an independent compliance monitor.
In December, Odebrecht apologized for its involvement in corruption scandals that led to the arrest of its former chief executives and several of its officials.
About Afternoon Tea with a Musical Interlude Club
The Afternoon Tea with a Musical Interlude Club is held on the last Friday of each month (excluding August and December) at Pitches View in Reydon. Between 35 and 40 people regularly attend. A mini bus is available to transport those who are unable to make their own way there. For a small cost, a tea of sandwiches, savouries and cakes are served from 3pm and the afternoon continues with a 'musical interlude'. This is proving to be a very popular venture and booking is essential.
× Car Talk: The New York Auto Show, The Best Looking Cars of 1970 and The Return of The Station Wagon
Tom Appel is the publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive and contributor of the Daily Drive blog. In this conversation with Nick Digilio, he discusses the New York Auto Show, the best looking cars of 1970 and the return of the station wagon (though they’re not calling it that.)
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A car rollover at 8 p.m. on March 16th, 2018, resulted in charges of improper lane usage, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and driving under the influence of alcohol for Danny Fitzgibbons.
Fitzgibbons was driving south on N. Menominee Rd when his vehicle left the roadway. The vehicle then struck a concrete drainage culvert, sending the vehicle airborne. Upon landing, the vehicle rolled, coming to rest on the tires. Fitzgibbons was later transported to Midwest Medical Center in Galena where he was treated and released. After being released, Fitzgibbons was transported to the Jo Daviess County Jail.
This incident remains under investigation.
× West Lafayette police investigating death of Purdue University student
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Police in West Lafayette are conducting a death investigation involving a Purdue University student.
According to the West Lafayette Police Department, police and paramedics were called to the 108 S. River Rd. around 12:30 p.m. Sunday.
That’s where they found 20-year-old Dominic Crescencio Vargas. Police said Vargas was alive when emergency help arrived.
He later died, but investigators aren’t sure why. West Lafayette police said it’s possible he may have suffered a medical issue. An autopsy was scheduled for Tuesday.
According to Purdue spokesman Brian Zink, Vargas was a senior studying supply chain information and analytics in the Krannert School of Management. He is from San Jose, California.
President Donald Trump said the details of the declassified Congressional FISA memo pointed to a “disgrace.”
“I think it’s terrible, you want to know the truth, I think it’s a disgrace what’s going on in this country … a lot of people should be ashamed,” Trump told reporters at the White House on Friday.
The president kept his statements vague and did not call out any specific names of people in the Justice Department or political figures.
Trump distanced himself from the release of the memo, saying it was ultimately up to Congress to decide what to do with the document.
“Whatever they do is fine, it was declassified, and we’ll see what happens,” he said. “A lot of people should be ashamed.”
Trump ignored questions about whether or not he supported FBI officials mentioned in the memo.
“When you look at that and you see that and so many other things, what’s going on, a lot of people should be ashamed of themselves,” he said.
Koch heir sues ex-fiancée to get giant ring back Wyatt Koch — the son of billionaire Bill Koch — is suing his ex-fiancée to get back an 8.24-carat ring after she broke off their engagement.
Koch brother urges 'severe sentence' for wine counterfeiter Billionaire William “Bill” Koch’s “personal crusade” to rid the world of wine counterfeiters helped convict self-proclaimed Burgundy-expert Rudy Kurniawan, and now Koch wants a federal judge to throw the book...
We may call them coffee shops, but the fact is, most cafes go through more milk than coffee by volume. "At least half of our beverage sales are milk-based drinks as opposed to straight espressos and brewed coffee," says Nathan Shelton, co-owner of Cultivar Coffee.
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YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WYTV) – A jury in downtown Youngstown has reached a verdict in the case of a female gang member accused of being involved in the illegal drug trade.
Nahdia Baker was facing over a dozen charges — and on most of those, including attempted murder — the jury said she was not guilty.
Deliberations began at 4:30 p.m. Friday and the verdict was reached just after 9 p.m.
On several other charges, including engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity, there was a hung jury.
Prosecutors will decide next week if she will be retried on those charges.
Prosecutors say Baker drove the car used in a drive-by shooting and set fire to a house and a car in Youngstown.
She’s the last member of a violent drug gang to to be indicted.
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – If you were hoping to get tickets to see Elton John’s farewell world tour when it makes a stop in Buffalo, you may be out of luck.
The Sept. 15 show at Keybank Center is sold out.
Tickets ranged from $50 to $225, plus tax.
Some tickets are already on sale on the secondary market at places like Stub Hub.
Dino Melaye: Fayose’s aide, Lere reveals how police tried to kill Senator
Lere Olayinka, media aide to Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has described the report of embattled Senator Dino Melaye jumping off a moving vehicle as false. The Senator representing Kogi West was admitted into the hospital after he attempted to escape from police custody on Tuesday. Reacting to the circumstances surrounding Melaye’s arrest, Olayinka on […]
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Lady Gaga has had an amazing year, from performing at the Super Bowl to headlining the Coachella Music Festival and she’s not done yet.
The pop superstar debut her latest single “The Cure” while at Coachella Saturday. Listen to it here!
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Image copyright Essex Police Image caption Dean Jose's family said he had an "incredible zest for life"
A man has denied murdering a father who was attacked outside a sports bar.
Dean Jose, 47, from King's Lynn, Norfolk, was assaulted outside Murphy's Sports Bar in Kings Road, Brentwood, Essex, on 28 August.
The father-of-two, described by his family as having an "incredible zest for life", died in hospital as a result of a head injury on 2 September.
Nathan Turner, 23, of Brentwood, appeared at Basildon Crown Court earlier and denied a charge of murder.
Mr Turner, of Myrtle Road, was remanded in custody until 23 October.
NEW LONDON, Conn. (WTNH) — New London Police have made an arrest in connection with a fatal stabbing that took place Sunday night.
At approximately 8:35 p.m. on Sunday night, New London Police officers were dispatched to 39 Tilley Street. Upon their arrival, they found an adult male lying on the steps inside a home with a stab wound to the upper chest.
Officials say the male was transported to Lawrence and Memorial Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
Along with police, officials say New London police detectives and New London States Attorney’s office responded to the scene.
Police were able to locate and arrest the suspect who was identified as Patrick McInerny, 44, of New London. McInenery is charged with murder and is due in court Monday morning.
The identification of the victim has not been released at this time.
It looks like the state of Mississippi is finally addressing its roads and bridges problem. The state Senate is pushing through a billion dollar five year plan. State business leaders have long pressed for major improvements as a pathway to attracting business to our state.
San Diego State cancelled Monday night’s football practice to try to quell an outbreak of chickenpox among players.
The school said that would give workers time to clean and disinfect the weight room and locker room.
Practice is scheduled to resume Tuesday afternoon.
SDSU spokeswoman Gina Jacobs said there are five confirmed cases and the school is in touch with the County Public Health Services.
The first case was reported Friday.
MONTEVIDEO, April 5 Consumer prices in Uruguay rose 0.68 percent in March, the government said in a statement on Wednesday, bringing the country's 12-month inflation rate to 6.81 percent.
It was the first time since December 2010 that Uruguayan inflation fell within the country's 3 percent to 7 percent target range.
(Reporting by Malena Cristaldi; Editing by Chris Reese)
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RICHMOND, Va. _ The winning numbers in Wednesday afternoon’s drawing of the Virginia Lottery’s “Pick 3 Day” game were:
8-4-6
(eight, four, six)
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Ocean Springs high schooler Alex Authement is showing people you don't judge a book by its cover. During a pep rally last week he beat out other students in shooting the most baskets during a knockout game.
As the Sacramento sun raised temperatures into the 80s this afternoon, renters at Capitol Towers could once again choose to cool off in their pool. That hasn't been the case since June 9, when the Sacramento County Department of Environmental Management closed the complex attraction for not having the right balance of chemicals in it to maintain disinfection and pH balance.
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From left: Meredith Trylch, Britney Tomokane, Juliet Larsen, Jazzmin Spice, Hailey Heath, Kaylie Haven, and Kori Hill are protesting the dress code, which they claim is sexist, at Puyallup High School. Joshua Bessex jbessex@gateline.com
For eight years, Lynyrd Skynyrd hosted their own themed cruise called the Simple Man Cruise, and now the legendary rock band have joined the 2018 lineup of another seagoing music extravaganza, the Southern Rock Cruise. Skynyrd will play a special headlining show in Montego Bay, Jamaica, during the second day of the cruise, which runs from January 20 to January 25. The 2018 Southern Rock Cruise also will feature performances by 38 Special , The Marshall Tucker Band , The Outlaws , Molly Hatchet , Atlanta Rhythm Section , Wet Willie and founding Allman Brothers Band drummer Jaimoe 's current group Jaimoe's Jasssz Band , among many other acts.
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A heat wave is coming to Southern Utah on Saturday, with temperatures expected to climb to nearly 115 degrees in St. George by Tuesday, the National Weather Service reported.
Temperatures of this magnitude occur once or twice a year on average, the weather service said, adding that it will be significantly warmer than it has been so far this summer and that the high temperatures are occurring earlier than typical.
The heat will impact much of the population, especially those who are heat sensitive and those without effective cooling modes, the NWS said.
The weather service urged people to drink before they are thirsty, limit or avoid outdoor from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., seek air conditioned buildings or use air conditioning instead of fans; check on family and friends, and help the elderly, kids and pets stay cool.
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China's foreign ministry says 32 Chinese and 4 North Koreans died in North Korean traffic accident
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A police officer was assaulted after responding to reports of an attack involving a baton.
Officers were called to an address on Sutton Road in St Helens at around 7.30pm on Saturday to a reported assault of a man in his 50s by a man in possession of a baton.
Police arrested a man in his 40s on suspicion of wounding a man and assaulting a police officer. He was taken to a police station for questioning.
The victim was taken to hospital with a head injury and his condition is currently described as stable.
Police have confirmed they have now charged a man.
Gary Newton, 41 of Tiverton Road in Halewood was charged with wounding and assaulting a police constable.
He was kept in custody to appear at Knowsley, Liverpool and St Helens Adult Remand Court, Derby Square, this morning, Monday March 19.
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This week, Sam Smith collaborated with Timbaland on a new single, Canadian rapper Belly teamed with Pusha T on a track, and Kelela released her debut album.
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Feb 14 Ascent Solar Technologies Inc
* Ascent Solar Technologies- Entered securities purchase agreement with Hong Kong Boone group on Feb. 8 for investment of $20 million
* Ascent Solar Technologies Inc- Initial closing of the financing is expected to occur on or before Feb. 24, 2017
* Ascent Solar Technologies Inc - will issue 4,000 additional shares of series K preferred stock in exchange for aggregate gross proceeds of $4 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia city workers have cleared out two homeless encampments populated mostly by men and women addicted to heroin.
Police on Wednesday read eviction notices to residents, who packed up their belongings, stuffing some in shopping carts. Sanitation workers then threw mattresses, tents, tables and other debris into garbage trucks and power washed the areas.
The action marked the end of a monthlong effort by the city to get help for those in the encampments and make the Kensington neighborhood safer.
City officials say more than 120 people from the encampments have accepted services, and nearly four dozen entered treatment.
But they acknowledge some of those forced to move will not have access to shelter and will likely just move on to other homeless encampments.
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Bay View’s Voyageur Book Shop is focused on providing the best collection of used books to local readers but has also begun hosting authors. Emily White, who started her first business in 2009 working with some of the country’s most acclaimed musicians, comedians and athletes, will discuss her new book Interning 101: How to Create your Dream Career out of Thin Air (And It All Begins with a Great Internship) . Perfect for current college students and mid-career professionals alike, White’s helpful tips and personal anecdotes provide support and direction for those on any type of professional quest. This is a free event.
The PennDOT License Center on the 2300 block of Island Avenue in Southwest Philadelphia is closed today.A driver crashed into the building sometime on Sunday morning.No injuries were reported in the crash.There was visible damage to the building, and a section of it was boarded up.PennDOT says customers who had scheduled driving tests for today are being contacted and redirected to the License Center at the Whitman Plaza, 330 W. Oregon Avenue.It's not clear how long the Island Avenue location will be closed.----------
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Ken Hitchcock smiles is introduced as the Dallas Stars new coach during a press conference at the American Airlines Center on Thursday, April 13, 2017, in Dallas. (Smiley N. Pool/The Dallas Morning News)
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New Stars head coach Ken Hitchcock held a Twitter Q&A to interact with fans. Here are some highlights.
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A Santa Clara County judge has dismissed a rape charge against former San Francisco 49er Ray McDonald after prosecutors said the woman who made the allegation refused to testify.
Judge David A. Cena dismissed the charge — one count of rape of an intoxicated person — on Monday. Santa Clara County prosecutor Chris Lamiero said in a statement he tried to convince the victim to testify, but she refused.
The woman said she slipped and fell on a pool deck at McDonald's San Jose home in December 2014 and continued to fall after that because of her initial head injury and alcohol consumption. She accused McDonald of carrying her upstairs to his bedroom and sexually assaulting her.
McDonald faced a maximum of eight years in prison.
A Christian group that considers homosexuality to be immoral has bought a building that until late last year housed one of Ohio's oldest gay bars.
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The Blade reports property records show the Bretz Nightclub building in Toledo was bought last month for $148,000.
The Greater Toledo House of Prayer says in a statement the previous owner had tried to sell the building for three years so it could remain open as a gay club. The group says it has no role in closing the club and bought the building because it needs more space for worship services.
The chairwoman of a nonprofit group that helps runaway and homeless LGBTQ youths says she has concerns about House of Prayer's motivations for the purchase and challenges the religious organization to "embrace" it.
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JONESBORO, Ark. (AP) — Deven Simms had 24 points to help Arkansas State hold off Georgia Southern for a 91-89 win in Sun Belt Conference action on Saturday night.
Arkansas State avenged its 80-49 loss on Georgia State’s home floor in early January.
It came down to which team made the last free throw. The teams combined for 61 fouls. Ike Smith scored the final field goal of the night when he slammed home a dunk as the Eagles closed to 85-83 with 2:41 remaining.
Simms made his seventh and final free throw for a 90-87 lead with 16 seconds left.
Georgia Southern’s Tookie Brown was fouled as his 3-point attempt with 3.1 left just missed. He missed the first free throw but made the next two to trail 90-89.
Ty Cockfield was fouled after catching the inbound pass. He made one free throw but missed the second. Brown’s heave from deep behind the midcourt line was short.
Arkansas State (9-15, 4-7) made 30 of 44 free-throw attempts. Georgia Southern (16-8, 7-4) made 21 of 29.
Mike Hughes had 27 points for the Eagles.
How Often Men vs. Women Think About Food & Sleep
How Often Men vs. Women Think About Food & Sleep
How often do you think about eating or sleeping? According to a new study, it’s different for men and women. The study found that men think about food every 38 minutes, while women think about it every 62 minutes. When it comes to sleep, men think about catching some z’s every 33 minutes, while women think about it every 72 minutes. Greg and Abbi discuss if this is true for them and their spouses.
LONDON, Feb 2 (Reuters) - West Ham United have sacked director of player recruitment Tony Henry following allegations of racial discrimination, the Premier League club said on Friday.
According to a report in the Daily Mail newspaper, Henry said the club wanted to limit the number of African players in their squad as “they have a bad attitude” and “cause mayhem” when they are not in the team.
A statement from the club said: ”West Ham United have today terminated the contract of Director of Player Recruitment, Tony Henry, with immediate effect following his unacceptable comments that were widely reported in the press. Our action follows a full and thorough investigation.
“West Ham United will not tolerate any type of discrimination.”
The decision follows the Football Association announcing on Thursday that it was investigating the matter. (Reporting by Christian Radnedge; Editing by Pritha Sarkar)
The Lake Charles Police Department is warning the public about a scam targeting local businesses.
On Monday, Oct. 2, an unknown man called a local restaurant around closing time, identifying himself as the chief financial officer of the restaurant's company, said LCPD spokesman Deputy Chief Mark Kraus.
The man ordered the manager to take all cash from the restaurant's safe and registers to area Walgreens and CVS stores, put the cash onto gift cards, and give him the gift card numbers.
The man also told the manager that a United States Marshal was with him, and that the manager would be arrested if she failed to comply, said Kraus.
LCPD is currently investigating the case.
Since April 2017, the same scam targeting fast food and restaurant chain stores has been used in California, Washington and Arkansas, said Kraus.
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MADRID — Former Chelsea and Real Madrid defender Ricardo Carvalho has been convicted of tax fraud in Spain.
Although he will not have to spend any time in jail, the 39-year-old Carvalho was sentenced to seven months in prison and fined almost 143,000 euros ($168,000) for irregularities committed against tax authorities in the fiscal years of 2011 and 2012.
The Spanish court says Carvalho admitted to the irregularities during the trial. He will not have to go to prison because sentences of less than two years for first-time offenders can be suspended.
The veteran Portugal defender moved from Chelsea to Real Madrid in 2010. He played with the Spanish club until 2013.
Attorney General Jeff Sessions is reviewing a recommendation from FBI's Professional Responsibility Office on the potential firing of Andrew McCabe; James Trusty joins Dana with insight on McCabe and consequences for his actions.
11am. Barnes & Noble. A class of students gives tips and tricks for getting a teacher ready -- for the first day of school and all the events and milestones that will follow. Filled with charming humor, this is a playful, heartwarming celebration of teachers and students preparing to head back to school. Join us for Storytime with activities to follow.
LONDON — Ireland says it will begin collecting more than 13 billion euros ($15.9 billion) of back taxes from Apple, 19 months after the European Commission ruled that a tax deal with the tech giant amounted to illegal state aid.
The Commission ordered Ireland to collect back taxes for the years 2003-2014, which it estimated at 13 billion euros plus interest. Ireland disagreed, saying the ruling undermined the integrity of the country’s tax system.
But Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe says he will on Tuesday sign an agreement setting up the escrow account that will hold the payments while Apple and Ireland appeal. The payments should be completed by September.
Donohoe says the government “fundamentally disagrees with the ruling,” but “Ireland is intent on complying with our binding legal obligations in this regard.”
Winning numbers drawn in 'Roadrunner Cash' game
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the New Mexico Lottery's "Roadrunner Cash" game were:
07-18-29-31-32
(seven, eighteen, twenty-nine, thirty-one, thirty-two)
Estimated jackpot: $55,000
While the blue team flourishes, the red team struggles as Barbie barks orders to her teammates.
Business Insider UK has this week launched a Facebook group where you can discuss Brexit.
Brexit Insider is a place where you, along with BI UK political reporters Adam Bienkov and Adam Payne, can discuss the latest developments in Brexit negotiations and the biggest questions facing Britain as it embarks on its historic exit from the European Union.
This is an opportunity for you to debate and unpick the biggest issue that has faced Britain for decades.
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The San Diego Chargers fired Mike McCoy following a second straight last-place finish in the AFC West and a third straight season out of the playoffs. The team announced McCoy's firing about an hour after the Chargers lost 37-27 to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday.
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Memorial girls basketball is a sectional champion once again with a 56-41 win over Gibson Southern.
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For this week’s CREET Beat Feature, KGNC Agribusiness Director James Hunt visited with Dr. Gayman Helman who is Resident Director of the Texas A&M Veterinary Diagnostic Lab in Amarillo.
Clueless leadership is as bad as overstaying: Malawi is an example
In Malawi, at the moment things are really falling apart. Malawians are getting deeper into poverty as institutions fail while corruption and stealing of public resources are the order of the day. It is not an exaggeration to say that the Peter Mutharika government seems to have failed after being in power for …
Dec 12 (Reuters) - Domo Activos Socimi SA:
* SAID ON MONDAY THAT ON EXTRAORDINARY SHAREHOLDERS MEETING HELD ON DEC. 1 APPROVED A SHARE CAPITAL INCREASE OF UP TO 15 MILLION EUROS
* TO ISSUE UP TO 7.5 MILLION SHARES AT NOMINAL VALUE OF 2.00 EUROS WITH PREFERRED SUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS
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Barge and towboat manufacturer Jeffboat LLC has notified the state of Indiana it will lay off 226 workers at its Jeffersonville shipyard because of slumping demand.
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Jeffboat notified the Indiana Department of Workforce Development of the layoffs on Friday. They are expected to begin Monday.
The News and Tribune reports it's the second round of layoffs announced at Jeffboat in the past few months. The company announced in November it would lay off approximately 278 employees. Jeffboat employs between 800 and 1,000 people at the shipyard at any one time, depending on the projects the company is working on.
Jeffboat is owned by American Commercial Barge Lines.
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April 12 Topbetta Holdings Ltd:
* Secured first international vision broadcast rights deal after completing a commercial agreement with sports information services
* Deal signed with UK and Irish horse racing data distributer to operate pools across 50 racetracks
* TGT has also signed an agreement with UK and Irish racing data distributer, the press association Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Nadine Dorries zinger:
“If Grant Shapps has got 30 people signing his petition then Diane Abbott must be doing the adding up.”
Amazon.com Inc reported a profit near $2 billion, the largest in its history, as the online retailer drew millions of new customers to its Prime fast-shipping club for the holiday season and as changes to U.S. tax law added to its bottom line. Seattle-based Amazon is using fast shipping, television shows exclusive to its website and forays into new technology, such as its voice-controlled Alexa devices, to attract high-spending Prime members. Amazon said price cuts at Whole Foods Market, which it acquired for $13.7 billion last year, are helping it win grocery sales, too. The world's largest online retailer said net income more than doubled to $1.86 billion, or $3.75 per share in the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31. Its profit received a provisional $789 million boost from the U.S. Republican tax bill passed in December. The company has become notorious for running on a low profit margin.
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) – Former Detroit Tigers teammates Jack Morris and Alan Trammell have been elected to the baseball Hall of Fame.
Morris and Trammell were chosen Sunday by a 16-man panel that considered candidates from the sport’s modern era.
Morris posted 254 wins. The right-hander’s most famous victory was a 10-inning shutout, winning 1-0 for Minnesota over Atlanta in Game 7 of the 1991 World Series.
Trammell was a six-time All-Star and four-time Gold Glover at shortstop. He scored 1,231 runs and drove in 1,003 while batting .285.
Trammell and Morris teamed to help the Tigers win the 1984 World Series.
Former catcher Ted Simmons fell one vote short of election and former players’ union head Marvin Miller was five shy of the 12 needed for election.
A DeSoto High School student is facing a felony charge after taking a gun to school Wednesday.
A staff member called police after a student told them about the gun. DeSoto police said they were able to quickly identify and detain the student without incident and that a handgun was found inside the student's backpack.
The student was later identified as 17-year-old Isaiah Manuel Joe Reyes.
Police did not say if the gun was loaded or if the student was carrying ammunition but they did say there were never any threats of violence toward any other student or faculty.
"Most importantly, this situation came to a quick resolution because of a concerned student. That person recognized the danger involved and made the situation known to a staff member who in turn, called the DeSoto police," police said.
Reyes was taken to Tri-City Jail and charged with unlawful carrying of a weapon in places where weapons are prohibited, a 3rd-degree felony.
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The Avalon Lions Club took time out last Saturday to do some landscaping maintenance at the Haypress Reservoir day use area.
The group is also rebuilding a storage shed at the site which was destroyed in the 2007 fire. The children’s playground and picnic area at Haypress is managed by the local Lions Club under an agreement with the Catalina Island Conservancy.
The current Triton has been released back in 2014 and went on sale in early 2015. The truck builds on the success of the previous model having a very similar design underneath the new body. It also gets new engines and a slightly better suspension system. However, it is not perfect and it still lacks some features when compared to its rivals. For starters, the ride quality in the current Triton is as bad as it gets for a truck in this class. Because it still uses leaf springs in the back and a rather basic solid-axle setup, it is quite bouncy when driven without weight in the bed. On top of that, even when it is loaded the Triton isn’t that much better and it pales in comparison with the Navara or the Amarok.
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People gather in the Iowa Capitol for a public hearing on proposed changes to the state's collective bargaining law on Monday, Feb. 13, 2017, in Des Moines, Iowa. People gather in the Iowa Capitol for a public hearing on proposed changes to the state's collective bargaining law on Monday, Feb. 13, 2017, in Des Moines, Iowa.
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CAJON PASS (CBSLA) — At least 17 people were injured following a multi-vehicle pileup in the Cajon Pass on Wednesday.
San Bernardino County Fire officials responded to the crash at around 11:15 a.m. on the 15 freeway between Oak Hills and Highway 138.
According to Caltrans public information officer Terri Kasinga, possibly 20 cars were involved in the crash.
CAJON PASS: #SBCoFD onscene 3rd ALARM MCI Traffic Collision SB-15 between Oak Hills and Hwy138. Multiple vehicles with updated patient count of 10 immediates, 17 delayed. ^eas — SB County Fire (@SBCOUNTYFIRE) May 30, 2018
According to fire officials, heavy fog contributed to the cause of the crash.
The conditions of those injured have not yet been made clear.
This is a developing news report. More information will be provided as it becomes available.
Bundle up and slip on comfortable shoes for ZooLights, the annual holiday tradition at the Oregon Zoo.
Colorful lighted displays are spread throughout the zoo, and the carousel and train are running. Food carts are available. Even Santa Claus is available for pictures near the lions' enclosure.
ZooLights is free for Oregon Zoo members. Children age 2 and under are free as well.
Non-members admission prices range from $9.95 to $14.95, depending on age. There is a $5 discount with proof of TriMet fare.
On Value Nights (Dec 11-14), admission ranges from $4.95 to $9.95. There is a $1.50 discount with proof of TriMet fare these nights.
The carousel and train have additional fees.
ZooLights runs from now until January 7, 2018. It will be closed December 24-25 and January 1-4.
Additional special offers can be found here.
More information is on the Oregon Zoo website.
El Mac, an internationally renowned artist who grew up in Phoenix, painted the mural on a west-facing wall of the Flowers building at Roosevelt and Fifth streets back in 2009 with Augustine Kofie. It features the profile of a woman's face, surrounded by geometric shapes.
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Kristen Ghodsee: “A comparative sociological study of East and West Germans conducted after reunification in 1990 found that Eastern women had twice as many orgasms as Western women. Researchers marveled at this disparity in reported sexual satisfaction, especially since East German women suffered from the notorious double burden of formal employment and housework. In contrast, postwar West German women had stayed home and enjoyed all the labor-saving devices produced by the roaring capitalist economy. But they had less sex, and less satisfying sex, than women who had to line up for toilet paper.”
“This generational divide between daughters and mothers who reached adulthood on either side of 1989 supports the idea that women had more fulfilling lives during the Communist era. And they owed this quality of life, in part, to the fact that these regimes saw women’s emancipation as central to advanced ‘scientific socialist’ societies, as they saw themselves.”
NEW SHARON - Members of New Sharon Girl Scout Troop 212 and friends and families collected several bags of trash along the town's roads Tuesday as an Earth Day project. The event was sponsored by the New Sharon Community Improvement Team.
Gabby Sidibe talks about the OMG moments from EMPIRE, season 4 episode 6, "Fortune Be Not Crost,.”
Flooding in New Zealand has forced spiders to hilltop areas. One woman discovered the humongous webs the hard way when she saw something glistening on a hill and went to see what it was. She ended up walking right into it.
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After finding out who sent Alex FLOWERS (…with that strange NOTE)…it was time for Producer Travis to receive his PUNISHMENT!
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Repression by parents does more harm than jibes from friends
by Beatrice Credi - 2017.02.14
Never repress the transgender character of your children. The warning comes from a highly authoritative study published in the Journal of American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. A study in which the scientists claim that children who are free to express their transgender nature through their behaviour, personal tastes and clothes are less likely to be depressed. It matters little if they are the target of comments that go too far; their self-esteem is also higher than average. The opposite can be said for children who are forced to hide their nature, perhaps protected from jibes and criticism, but more likely to suffer from mental-health related problems. For this reason, the experts advise parents not to obstruct the transition of their children towards the other sex from a young age if it occurs naturally, without waiting until puberty.
March 19 (Reuters) - Beijing Beilu Pharmaceutical Co Ltd :
* SAYS ITS SHARES TO HALT TRADE FROM MARCH 20 PENDING ANNOUNCEMENT Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2tZMNj5 Further company coverage: (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
The drug addict who became a judge
A pioneering court in Buffalo, New York, is trying to keep drug addicts alive. It's presided by a judge who knows well the perils of abuse.
Jan 30 (Reuters) - Pz Cussons Plc:
* INTERIM DIVIDEND 2.67 PENCEPER SHARE
* HY REVENUE ‍385.4​ MILLION POUNDS VERSUS 378.2 MILLION POUNDS
* HY ‍PROFIT BEFORE TAX £34.2M VERSUS £24.9M​
* ‍NAIRA HAS BEEN STABLE AGAINST US DOLLAR ON INTERBANK MARKET AND HAS STRENGTHENED SLIGHTLY ON SECONDARY MARKET AS RESULT OF IMPROVED DOLLAR LIQUIDITY LEVELS​
* ‍PROFITABILITY EXPECTED TO IMPROVE IN SECOND HALF AS A RESULT OF FURTHER NEW PRODUCT LAUNCHES AND DISTRIBUTION EXPANSION​
* ‍GROUP RESULT FOR FULL YEAR WILL LARGELY BE DEPENDENT ON SUCCESSFUL DELIVERY OF RESULT IN UK AMID VERY TOUGH TRADING CONDITIONS​
* ‍PERFORMANCE IN ASIA IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE ITS POSITIVE MOMENTUM​
* ‍TOUGH TRADING CONDITIONS IN UK WASHING AND BATHING DIVISION IN FIRST HALF WITH BRAND INITIATIVES PLANNED FOR SECOND HALF TO IMPROVE PERFORMANCE​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bangalore.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com)
CHILLIWACK, B.C. — A rockslide has cut off a highway in southwestern British Columbia, stranding vehicles and stopping train traffic.
Staff Sgt. Robbie Drake with the Chilliwack RCMP says the rocks fell on to Highway 1, about 25 kilometres north of Hope, B.C., Tuesday evening.
She says the road is blocked, but no vehicles were hit in the slide and no injuries have been reported.
Drake says the slide was quite significant, stranding several vehicles on the south side of the blockage, including a Greyhound bus, and stopping train traffic in the area.
Crews were trying to get the vehicles turned around and off of the highway Tuesday night before a large amount of rain forecast for the area began to fall.
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3 runs from the 18th over here as Yusuf is in a dilemma of sorts as he does not know whether he should take the singles and let Sandeep take strike or he should only look to face as many balls as possible. The score reads 112/9 after 18 overs here with Yusuf and Sandeep Sharma out in the middle.
Vandana Hari of Vanda Insights says the solid start to crude for 2018 is a "little bit surprising" as the Iran protests have not affected crude flows.
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April 24 (Reuters) - Caterpillar Inc:
* CATERPILLAR INC - EXPECT HIGHER PRICE REALISATION TO MORE THAN OFFSET MATERIAL COST INCREASE - CONF CALL
* CATERPILLAR INC – SAYS SUSTAINED DIVIDEND GROWTH REMAINS A “VERY HIGH PRIORITY” FOR US – CONF CALL
* CATERPILLAR INC – SAYS HAVE NECESSARY BRICKS AND MORTAR CAPACITY THAT WE NEED – CONF CALL
* CATERPILLAR INC – SAYS EXPECT CAPEX TO BE ABOUT $1 BILLION TO $1.5 BILLION FOR THE FORESEEABLE FUTURE– CONF CALL
* CATERPILLAR INC – CHINA CONTINUES TO BE STRONGER THAN WE EXPECT– CONF CALL
* CATERPILLAR INC –EXPECTS CHINA 10-TON ABOVE EXCAVATOR DEMAND TO BE UP 30 PERCENT THIS YEAR– CONF CALL
* CATERPILLAR INC – SAYS STEEL COSTS CONTINUE TO INCREASE– CONF CALL
* CATERPILLAR INC –SAYS EXPECT MATERIAL COST INCREASES IN 2018 TO BE HIGHER THAN ESTIMATED IN DEC QUARTER OUTLOOK ON HIGHER STEEL PRICES– CONF CALL
* CATERPILLAR INC – SAYS PRICE VERSUS COST WOULD BE NEGATIVE FOR THE REST OF THE YEAR– CONF CALL Further company coverage:
‘I left home at 8:30pm for the drive to Ribblehead. As I arrived the light was just getting dark enough to see the milky way. A meteor flashed across the sky as I walked down to set up my equipment and I started to run, thinking I’d miss them all! The Milky Way lined up nicely with the viaduct and over the course of a few hours I caught several dozen meteors but these were the brightest. Several other people were out with the same idea and we all had a nice chat about how much we loved staring up at the night’s sky.’
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An inmate at the King County Jail was shot by an officer Wednesday after he tried to escape custody.
The inmate, the suspect in a Kent homicide case, told jail staff he wasn't feeling well. So they sent him to Harborview Medical Center, which normally treats inmates at the jail.
While the inmate was undergoing a checkup, the inmate escaped from the Emergency Room. King County Corrections officer chased him. He got as far as a couple blocks away to Eighth Avenue and Yesler, when he tried to get into an occupied car. Officers told him to stop, but he ignored their commands, so they opened fire.
Police say the inmate was struck in the shoulder. His injures are not life-threatening.
The inmate was taken back to Harborview for continued medical care, but under greater supervision.
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THE Giants are determined to build on their early-season momentum.
Huddersfield backed up their impressive 12-0 pre-season win at Warrington Wolves with an opening-night 28-16 Super League XXII triumph at Widnes Vikings.
That’s put them in excellent heart ahead of tomorrow’s opening home top-flight 2017 clash at Salford Red Devils.
And head coach Rick Stone is demanding even more from his players at the John Smith’s Stadium.
“We’ve started the season positively, and we have to make sure we build on this,” said Stone.
“The boys have worked tremendously hard throughout pre-season and they’ve been reaping the rewards at the start of the year, but we have to remember it is just the start.”
The document establishing the fund was not available to the public until late last week and was missing other records that typically are included, such as a letter from the ethics committee approving the trust fund and quarterly financial disclosures of any fundraising and spending. House regulations for establishing trust funds state that the member must obtain written permission of the House Ethics Committee before raising any money.
Ukrainian Prime Minister Volodymyr Groysman has said he is ready to take necessary measures to protect ethnic minorities in Ukraine.
"The reform of the educational system in Ukraine aims to perfect the system and improve the situation in Ukrainian language learning. Ukraine respects all ethnic minorities. We are ready to analyze the situation and, where necessary, hold consultations to determine measures necessary to support minorities," Groysman told a press conference in Chisinau on Friday after meeting with his Moldovan counterpart Pavel Filip.
"Ukraine requires knowledge of the official language, but will also provide all necessary conditions for the development of ethnic minorities," Groysman said.
The journalists disagreed with this by pointing out that the amendments to the education law ban teaching in minority languages, which violates the rights of ethnic minorities, including of the ethnic Moldovans living in Ukraine's Odesa and Chernivtsi regions.
Thirty-seven millionaires have been made in Kerry since the first Lotto draw took place 30 years ago.
The lucky jackpot winners scooped almost €49m in prizemoney.
A total of €4.4bn has been paid out with a further €2.9bn generated for good causes since 1988.
Tonight Lotto marks its 3,000th draw.
The first Lotto millionaire was Rita Power from Ballinasloe who won over IR£1.2m in May 1989.
The biggest win was the €18.9m (€18,963,441) claimed the Dan Morrissey Syndicate in Carlow in June 2008.
SUMTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) — Authorities in Sumter County are investigating following a disturbing social media post.
Sumter County deputies responded to Hillcrest Middle School on Tuesday, April 18. Sheriff’s Office spokesman Ken Bell says someone reported on social media Monday night that they were going to shoot up the school Tuesday morning.
We’re told no one has been shot, the school has not been “shot up,” and there is no indication that this is a credible threat.
More information is expected to be released later today.
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Cynthia Nixon is running for governor of New York!
The Sex and the City star announced the news on Twitter Monday and shared her campaign video with her social media followers.
"I love New York, and today I'm announcing my candidacy for governor. Join us," Cynthia tweeted.
"New York is my home, I've never lived anywhere else," Cynthia says in a voice-over recording as the video shows her spending time with her family. "When I grew up here, it was just my mom and me in a one-bedroom, fifth floor walk-up. New York is where I was raised and where I'm raising my kids. I'm a proud public school graduate and a prouder public school parent."
Gallinari (hand) is listed as out for Tuesday's game against Minnesota, Tomer Azarly of Clutch Points App reports.
Gallinari has been banged up for what seems like virtually the entire season due to a variety of maladies, the latest of which -- a non-displaced fracture in his right hand -- has kept him sidelined for nearly a month. The Clippers haven't said much about his progress, but Gallinari will remain out Tuesday, and it seems rather likely that he'll sit Wednesday night, as well, when the Clippers face Milwaukee on the second half of a back-to-back.
HILLSBOROUGH, N.C. -- A former NFL agent has pleaded guilty to violating North Carolina's sports agent law by providing thousands of dollars in improper benefits to three former Tar Heels football players to entice them into signing contracts with him.
Terry Watson entered his plea Monday afternoon in a deal to resolve 3-year-old felony charges. Watson received 30 months of probation and a $5,000 fine, while Judge Graham Shirley issued a suspended jail sentence of six to eight months.
Watson pleaded guilty to the 13 counts of athlete-agent inducement for providing roughly $24,000 in cash and travel accommodations to eventual NFL players Robert Quinn, Marvin Austin and Greg Little. A felony obstruction of justice charge for not providing records sought by authorities was dismissed as part of the deal.
RICHMOND, Va. – Witnesses tell CBS 6 that multiple children were injured after a Ferris Wheel car flipped over at a carnival on Midlothian Turnpike.
The carnival is located in the old K-Mart parking lot in the 6800 block of Midlothian Turnpike.
Richmond Police and Fire responded to the scene to treat the victims.
In a video, courtesy of witness Jessika Alvarado, kids are heard crying and screaming while being rescued by fire officials.
There is no word on the condition of the children at this time.
Richmond Fall Carnival II is operated by Dreamland Amusement.
Stay with CBS 6 for the latest on this developing story.
COLONIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) – A Colonie man was arrested after police say they found drugs and a gun inside his car.
Police say after they pulled over Donald Geddes, they began to search his car and found a bag containing 22 grams of heroin.
Geddes is also accused of having packaging material, a scale, syringes and a loaded handgun.
Police say the origins of the handgun are still being investigated.
It's that time of the year again - time to listen to the sounds of Ronnie Kole tickle the ivories while enjoying time at his beautiful home. It's called Jazz on the Bayou and it helps raise funds for Louisiana charities. He joined us on the show to play a little tune and tell us all about his big event.
Tennis have a new EP called We Can Die Happy on the way, and today the marital pop-rock duo shared a new song from it. “I Miss That Feeling” is an extremely winsome throwback studio-pop track that wouldn’t sound out of place in a playlist with Natalie Prass and Tobias Jesso or, like, as the theme song from a ’70s sitcom. If that’s a feeling you’ve been missing, Tennis are bringing it back for you. Listen below.
We Can Die Happy is out 11/10 on Mutually Detrimental. Pre-order it here.
Craig MacDonald decided to raise money for neuroscience patients after spending two months in hospital in Edmonton. When Craig MacDonald's friends started complaining that they had nothing to do on New Year's Eve, he accepted their challenge and decided to turn their boredom into a fundraiser to help others.
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From this Friday, investors won’t be able to transfer funds to domestic exchanges to buy and sell cryptocurrencies. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has told banks to discontinue banking services to those who deal with virtual currencies by July 6.
Consequently, cryptocurrency exchanges have asked their customers to withdraw funds from their accounts immediately. If they don’t, the customers might not be able to withdraw unless the banking services are restored. The exchanges filed a case against the banking regulator’s circular. “We had hoped that the Supreme ...
Its innovative light masks were invented to assist the equine industry with bloodstock reproduction efficiencies, but Kildare-based Equilume’s newly-developed Bovine Light Masks have also been making strides in the farming world.
Initial trials of the mask have seen a 9% increase in milk yields, it was announced last week.
Each light mask incorporates a customised blue light for cows, which allows them to remain outdoors at grass and still benefit from light’s ability to stimulate higher milk yields. Equilume was founded as a UCD spin-out company in 2012 by Dr Barbara Murphy, and is headquartered at Ladytown Business Park, Naas.
Charities and community groups are being encouraged to apply for Scotmid’s Community Connect funding before applications close next week (Wednesday October 11).
Three local causes are set to benefit from a total of £25,000 on offer, with funding of £15.000, £7,500 or £2.500 available to support local projects reckoned likely to make a difference in their communities.
Community Connect uses funds generated through single use carrier bag charges.
Applications are now open for local good causes groups living in the postcodes G, ML, FK, KA, DG and PA – further information can be found at scotmid.coop.
The shortlisted groups will be selected by the end of October, and Scotmid members in the West Region will receive Community Connect cards to enable them to collect votes to cast at the AGM in April 2018.
The hospitalization came less than a week after the death of the 41st president’s wife, Barbara. She was 92.
Bush, who has a form of Parkinson’s disease, has been hospitalized several times in recent years for respiratory problems. He was hospitalized twice last year, including a two week stay in January that required a trip to the intensive care unit. He was hospitalized again in April.
In 2015, Bush broke a bone in his neck after falling at his summer home in Maine.
Sunday’s hospitalization occurred the day after Barbara’s funeral.
On Thursday Dec 7, St. Catharines Standard reporter Bill Sawchuk was removed from the Regional Municipality of Niagara building by regional staff, who unlawfully seized his computer and his notes. The story caught the attention of journalists, press freedom associations, and Canadians from Vancouver to Moncton. You can find all of our coverage on the story on this page.
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Kevin McCaffrey is a comedian & writer based out of New York City. He made his network TV debut on The Late Show with David Letterman in November of 2013 (after which he was hired as a warm-up comic for the show), and he currently appears every week on truTV's Greatest Ever series, and truTV Presents: World's Dumbest.
A former staple of the Country Club Plaza is crossing state lines.
After announcing in late February that it would close its location on The Plaza in Kansas City, the ownership group of Plaza III Steakhouse confirmed to KCTV5 News it's moving to Overland Park.
A spokesperson for the Haddad Restaurant Group said it plans to open a location in Overland Park. More details about when and where it will happen are expected to be released soon.
Plaza III Steakhouse had been located on The Plaza since 1963.
It closed on March 10.
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The Chancellor’s Christian Democrats (CDU) is looking to strength the party's leadership structure, despite Angela Merkel currently vying to win a fourth term in power.
Daniel Günther, Prime Minister of the State of Schleswig-Holstein, revealed “younger” and “hard-working” politicians were making a bid to oust the embattled German leader.
He said: ”We see that, historically untypical, a new clique of prime ministers is being built up during a CDU cabinet, which, together with many other younger people responsible for the government, guarantee a wealth of potential for a post-Merkel era.”
Mr Günther, revealed he and CDU President Jens Spahn belonged to the "leadership reserve of the CDU" which will supersede Mrs Merkel.
CAIRO (AP) — Egypt's chief-of-staff has mediated between two Libyan rivals who refused to meet face to face in Cairo but later agreed to form a committee to renegotiate a U.N. peace deal.
Col. Tamer el-Rifai, an Egyptian army spokesman, says the two — the head of Libya's U.N.-backed government, Fayez Serraj, and Khalifa Hifter, the country's most powerful army commander — met separately with Egypt's chief-of-staff, Lt. Gen. Mahmoud Hegazy late on Tuesday.
He says they agreed to form a joint committee that would make key changes to the 2015 U.N.-brokered peace deal.
Once the parliament, based in eastern Libya, endorses the changes, it would pave the way for parliamentary and presidential elections next year.
Libya's east-based parliament does not recognize the U.N.-backed government set up in the country's capital, Tripoli.
Kenyan police remove handcuffs from the director general of NYS Richard Ndubai, second right, and unidentified man, left as they appear with other suspects accused of corruption, at the Mililani law court in Nairobi, Kenya Tuesday, May 29, 2018. Kenyan authorities have charged 24 officials in what prosecutors call the first stage of investigations into a $79 million corruption scandal that has pressured President Uhuru Kenyatta to crack down on graft. less
With many matches going the full 120 minutes and containing more drama than an EastEnders omnibus, football fans enjoying the World Cup in Russia are facing tough mornings ahead.
Never more than today, either: after England's victory against Colombia last night, five million fans were expected to take today off work in order to nurse their post-penalties hangover.
It'll only get worse, and so the occasional tactical sickie will be a must. Here's how to do it properly...
Planning
Identify an evening jam-packed with football and target the day after it for skiving. An obvious choice is next Monday. This would give you a chance to enjoy Sunday night's match like it's a Friday kick-off, and also a further day of recovery after Saturday’s quarter-final between England and Sweden. Whatever that result is, that's unlikely to be a quiet afternoon at the library. Monday 9th's an open goal.
LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Supreme Court has turned away the appeal of a former Rotary Club president convicted in the murder of his wife because prosecutors say he wanted to devote himself to a secret sexual bondage lifestyle that involved other women.
The court issued an order Tuesday regarding the appeal from Bob Bashara. The trial revealed that Bashara hosted men and women at a sex dungeon under a bar called the Hard Luck Lounge and went by bondage nickname "Master Bob."
Bashara's wife, Jane, was strangled by a handyman in their Grosse Pointe Park garage in 2012. Her body was discovered in her Mercedes-Benz in a Detroit alley.
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - A Florida woman lit a cigarette, sparking an explosion of a propane barbeque grill being transported in her SUV.
Orlando police Lt. Cindy Lane tells news outlets that the grill was turned on and the propane tank was open in the back of the red Kia Sorento as she left a barbeque at the Central Florida Fairgrounds on Sunday afternoon.
Lane says the woman and her husband were burned and their sports utility vehicle was severely damaged. The couple's injuries are not considered to be life-threatening.
The American Bass Anglers wrapped up the competition season with a tournament on June 4 at Possum Kingdom Lake. Cable reeled in the big bass of the tournament, weighing in at 7.42 pounds. He finished with 784 points during the 2016-17 season, which was 159th place out of 797 anglers. (Courtesy photo)
Police, fire crews and paramedics are all in attendance, following the accident, which happened near the down of Aldborough, near Harrogate.
Police have not yet confirmed whether anyone has been injured.
Four fire appliances arrived at the scene, North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said on social media.
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service tweeted: "We got a call at 13:26 to reports of a helicopter crashing into a field near Aldborough (close to Boroughbridge).
LONDON (Reuters) - HSBC on Monday said its deferred prosecution agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice has expired, marking an end to the threat of further punishment for lapses in its anti-money laundering controls.
HSBC said it has lived up to its commitments under the five-year deal signed in December 2012, under which it pledged to strengthen its sanctions and anti-money laundering controls.
Europe's biggest bank entered into the five-year agreement and paid a $1.9 billion fine for failing to prevent Mexican cartels from laundering hundreds of millions of dollars through the bank.
(Reporting by Lawrence White; editing by Jason Neely)
A fire burns near Wawona within Yosemite National Park in California's Sierra Nevada in August 2017. inciweb.nwcg.gov via AP
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TRENTON -- President Donald Trump's called for "wall" along the southern border with Mexico would be a series of fences and barriers that would cost as much as $21.6 billion -- almost double what he claimed it would -- according to an a internal Homeland Security report seen by the Reuters news agency. The report is expected to be presented to Department of Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly in coming days, although the administration is not necessarily bound to take the actions it recommends.
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UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations says unidentified gunmen have attacked two U.N. peacekeeping sites in Mali, killing one Malian soldier and one U.N. peacekeeper.
U.N. deputy spokesman Farhan Haq said the U.N. camp in Douentza in the Mopti region of central Mali came under attack Monday morning. He said in addition to the two soldiers, two gunmen were killed when U.N. peacekeepers fired back.
Haq said the U.N. joins the peacekeeping mission’s condemnation of the attack.
He said armed men launched an attack Monday afternoon against the U.N. peacekeeping mission’s headquarters in Timbuktu city in northern Mali. He said the mission dispatched a quick reaction force and helicopters to the scene “and sporadic gunfire is still ongoing.”
The peacekeeping mission in Mali is the deadliest of the U.N.’s 16 global peacekeeping operations.
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About Dementia Cafe Basildon
The Dementia Cafe provides information about living with dementia and other services available locally in an informal and comfortable environment. A Dementia Cafe is also a place to relax, socialise and meet other people with dementia and their carers.
NEW YORK — The Mets have hired two new public address announcers for Citi Field, including the first woman to hold the job and a grandson of late ABC broadcaster Howard Cosell.
Marysol Castro will start work at Thursday night's homestand opener against the Chicago Cubs, and Colin Cosell will debut on Saturday night.
Alex Anthony was the announcer from 2002-17, making the move with the team from Shea Stadium to Citi Field. He was replaced on an interim basis at the start of this season by Rob Rush, also the announcer for the NBA G-League's Long Island Nets.
Castro has worked at WPIX and News 12 The Bronx in New York, and was a weather anchor on ABC's "Good Morning America" for seven years.
The Delhi High Court Monday stayed the Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board’s (DSSSB) notice withdrawing the process of appointment of more than 8,914 teachers for schools run by the AAP government.
Justice A K Chawla asked authorities to issue a fresh advertisement calling for applications from eligible candidates by December 20, which shall be received latest by December 31. The court also removed its stay on the process of appointing guest teachers.
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Fri, Feb 2: In the aftermath of a contentious debate that led to the removal of the Edward Cornwallis statue, online feuding between councillors has sparked public outcry over public servant conduct. Alexa MacLean reports.
The Chargers and center Mike Pouncey have agreed to terms on a two-year deal, the team announced Monday. Adam Schefter of ESPN.com reports the deal is worth $15 million with $10 million guaranteed.
Pouncey, who will be entering his eighth season in the league in the fall, is a three-time Pro Bowler from 2013-2015.
Last season, Spencer Pulley started every game at center for Los Angeles in his second season and as an undrafted rookie, he appeared in every game in 2016.
Pouncey has spent each one of his first seven seasons with Dolphins. In 2014, he switched from center to right guard when Samson Satele returned to the team. Pouncey made the switch back to center the next season when Satele was gone.
RILEY COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas teen for possible sexting charges.
According to the police, they filed a report for aggravated unlawful transmission of a visual depiction of a child.
On Thursday a 13-year-old boy in Manhattan allegedly sent pictures of himself to a 10-year-old girl, according the Riley County Police incident report.
Authorities did not release details on the relationship between the children or their names.
Due to the nature of the crime reported, police released no additional early Friday.
At least one shot was fired during a robbery call Tuesday morning, according to Henderson police.
According to Officer Scott Williams, of Henderson police, officers responded at 8 a.m. to a check cashing business at 130 N. Boulder Highway, near Lake Mead Parkway for a report of a robbery.
Williams said a male suspect dressed in a hoody with a blue surgical mask entered the business. He was armed with a firearm and demanded money before leaving the business with an undisclosed amount of cash.
As the suspect left the business, officers arrived at the scene, Williams said. The suspect left the area on foot. Officers followed the suspect, who fired at least one shot from the firearm, Williams said.
The suspect jumped over a wall into the 300 block of Taylor Street, where he was detained by officers, Williams said.
No injuries were reported.
An investigation is ongoing.
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Santo Domingo artist Osavio Crespin brings some of his incredible jewelry to New Mexico Living as part of the 2017 Winter Indian Market. Crespin brings his one-of-a-kind jewelry to the Market this weekend, December 16 and 17 at La Fonda on the Plaza.
Hundreds of Native artists will be on hand, offering one-of-a-kind gifts for everyone on your shopping list.
If you have family visiting from out of town, discounted rates and packages are also available.
For all the details, visit SWAIA.org.
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Bailey made a 21-yard field goal but missed from 53 and 50 yards in Sunday's 30-10 win over the Giants, when he also missed one of his four extra-point tries.
Bailey entered Sunday's contest with a perfect kicking record this season, evidencing how rare his struggles were. After an uncharacteristic performance, the veteran will aim to straighten things out this Sunday in Oakland.
ANOTHER ride-sharing company is setting up in Trinidad and Tobago and it is hoping to avoid any legal issues by utilising only the services of registered "H" drivers. Hike Transportation Technologies is set to launch on June 30, following American company Uber's arrival in Trinidad and Tobago earlier this year.
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Teodosic (foot) has been cleared to play and will start in Monday's matchup with the Raptors, but will only see limited minutes, Elliott Teaford of the Southern California News Group reports.
Teodosic has been sidelined since the second game of the season due to plantar fasciitis in his foot, but after testing out the injury during pregame Monday, he's now been given the green light to take the floor. The expectation is that Teodosic will move right into the starting lineup and pair with Austin Rivers in the backcourt, though he'll have his minutes restricted a bit early on following a lengthy absence. Look for Teodosic to slowly up his workload over the next few games and if all goes as planned, he should be a starter moving forward with Patrick Beverley (knee) out for the season.
The Cubs handled the contending Arizona Diamondbacks pretty nicely and now come home to face a slew of last-place teams. They’ve got to take care of business in the next week to stay atop the very tightly packed 4-team race for the NL Central as we wind our way through mid-August. This is nothing like last year when the Cubs simply ran away with the division, but as Len notes, it’s Cubs baseball. There’s always something!
Len Kasper joins Lin Brehmer on the XRT Morning Show at 8:30am Mondays & Fridays to talk about your World Series champion Chicago Cubs. Len & Lin: the returning champs of baseball and rock n roll.
Live coverage of ESA at ILA
The European Space Agency will be present at the ILA international Air and Space Show that takes place on 25-29 April at Berlin ExpoCenter Airport, Germany.
The following events will be webstreamed live:
Wednesday:
11:00-12:30 Science is everywhere in ESA: Sentinel-3B, Mars Sample Return and Gaia
16:00-17:00 ILA Space Day Grand Opening: Space – its future challenges on the international arena
Thursday:
10:00-10:45 Ariane 6 – Europe’s independent and competitive access to space
14:15-15:00 Exploring the Red Planet – the next steps
15:15-16:00 Satellite-based Earth observation for the digital economy
Friday:
11:15-12:15 Europeans: once explorers, always explorers
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Hong Kong-listed Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp (SMIC) is one step closer to making its Panda bond debut in the exchange market with the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) in the process of approving its revised application.
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Forged Components Inc. is a global leader in the forging, machining and manufacture of integral self-reinforced connections for ASME pressure vessels for the energy industry.
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Snapchat is known for it's silly face filters that turn users into puppies, rabbits, or honeybees.
Starting Monday, Snap is partnering with The Pokémon Company to turn users into a new but familiar character: Pikachu.
For a limited time, a Pikachu filter will be available on Snapchat. The new filter gives users Pikachu's signature yellow ears and red cheeks, and plays the character's voice once you open your mouth. Pikachu himself will then jump onto the screen and strike a pose.
Here's a look at the filter in action:
The Pikachu filter will show up in the Snapchat app beginning Monday. Snapchat says it will only be available for the "short term," but did not specify when the filter would disappear — so use it while you can.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Keeping KC warm this winter -- that's the mission of the "Coats for the Kingdom" campaign.
Chiefs wide receiver Chris Conley and the Community Services League partnered Monday evening at Mark's Rugs in Leawood to collect coats for folks who might otherwise go without one this season.
The president and CEO of CSL said many Kansas Citians are without coats, not just the homeless.
“The number of kids that have to walk to the bus, they stand at the cold bus, the number of people that walk to work, and we just think about how very important coats are,” said Doug Cowan, president and CEO of CSL.
To make a monetary donation or to see where to drop gently used or new coats off, visit Community Services League's website.
Last night’s Teen Choice Awards featured a jungle-themed performance of the new single “Unforgettable” by French Montana and Rae Sremmurd‘s Swae Lee. Lee was later joined by his brother Slim Jxmmi to deliver Rae Sremmurd’s massive Number One single “
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Activist and Political analyst Ledama ole Kina won the ODM nomination for Narok senator after a vote on Saturday.
BRYAN BOWERS is widely recognized as an unparalleled master of the Autoharp, as well as an extraordinary singer/songwriter/storyteller. He has literally redefined the Autoharp and inspired an entire generation of players. Perhaps no other performer has the uncanny ability to enchant an audience in the way that Bryan can, having them raucously laughing and singing along with him and then only moments later have them utterly spellbound in quiet reverence and delight.
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FREDERICTON — Bell Canada is locating a national call centre in Fredericton that's expected to create up to 150 jobs over the next five years.
Premier Brian Gallant says it's great news that will help strengthen New Brunswick's information technology sector and the economy.
Bell Canada will be eligible for up to $3.6 million from the province in the form of payroll rebates once the jobs are created and maintained for at least a year.
Bell also announced it is investing $100,000 in the Canadian Institute for Cybersecurity at the University of New Brunswick.
Bell currently employs more than 1,500 across New Brunswick.
The Canadian Press
‘The Wedding Party 2’ wraps filming in Dubai
Filming of the sequel to Nollywood’s highest-grossing movie, The Wedding Party, in Dubai has ended and the movie is now in post-production. This was revealed by producers of the film in an email. The Wedding Party 2: Destination Dubai, will have its Lagos premiere on December 10, with cinema release in time for the Christmas …
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IMPHAL, Jul 3 : Imphal East District Amateur Boxing Association will be organising a trial selection to form district team from July 12 to 13 at Khuman Lampak Boxing Arena for participation in the State Level Boxing Championship.
The trial will begin at 7 am of July 12 and the intending boxers should accompany respective certificates (DOB, Aadhaar, reading etc) at the time of reporting for trial, said a press release issued by the association.
The trial of terror-accused siblings Ebrahim and Fatima Patel is expected to start in the Kagiso Regional Court on Wednesday.
A stun grenade and 21 rounds of ammunition were allegedly found in their house in Azaadville, on the West Rand, during a raid on July 9, 2016.
They were charged with violating the Explosives Act and Firearms Control Act.
They were released on R5 000 bail each after their lawyer, Yousha Tayob' brought an urgent application before the High Court in Johannesburg for their release.
They were allegedly linked to the self-styled Islamic State (ISIS) terror group and allegedly planned to set off explosives at a US embassy and Jewish institutions in South Africa.
Twins Brandon-Lee and Tony-Lee Thulsie, 23, were arrested during another raid on the same day.
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YEREVAN. – The amount of electricity produced in Armenia has increased by 9.3 percent in the first quarter of the current year.
A total of 2.1 billion kWh of electricity has been produced, the Ministry of Energy Infrastructures and Natural Resources informed Armenian News-NEWS.am.
Electricity exports to neighboring Georgia also have intensified. A total of 75.8 million kWh of electricity was supplied to this country in the first quarter, and this supply is expected to be around 40 million kWh in April.
President Donald Trump has condemned Saturday's deadly attack targeting demonstrators in Charlottesville, Virginia, saying white supremacists and other hate groups "are repugnant to everything we hold dear."
One woman was killed and 19 people were injured when an Ohio man drove his car into a group protesting against a white nationalist rally being held in the city.
The president's remarks come two days after his original statement on the Charlottesville attack and amid a storm of criticism that those remarks did not go far enough in laying blame on the white nationalist protesters who had gathered in the city.
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KOCHI: Former champions Sree Kerala Varma College, Thrissur will face 2015 runners-up St Thomas College, Thrissur in the final of the TNIE GOAL 2018 all-Kerala inter-collegiate football tournament at the Maharaja’s College Stadium here on Sunday. The match will kick off at 5.30 pm.The winners of the 24-team tournament will be presented with `2 lakh while the runners-up will bag `1 lakh.​
At the valedictory function, Finance Minister T M Thomas Isaac, film director Arun Gopy, actor Prayaga Martin, Kerala Blasters technical director Thangboi Singto, Kerala Football Association president K M I Mather and TNIE editorial director Prabhu Chawla will be present. The final will be telecast live on ACV Utsav from 5.30 pm.
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The Management of Baby Jet Promotions has expressed gross gratitude to all the sponsors who supported the World title fight between Emmanuel Game Tagoe and Fernando Saucedo at the Bukom Boxing Arena in Accra recently.
A release from the Promotions communications outfit stated “Baby Jet Promotions would like to say a big thank you to all sponsors-Menzgold, Paradise Pac, Joy Dadi, Twellium Industries(Run Energy Drink), GLICO, Remy Martin, Champion Dishes, Azmera Restaurant and DSTV.
“And we are again grateful to all our partners. We appreciate your support and fans who thronged to the Bukom Boxing Arena to ensure we had a great night. Again we say thank you, we are grateful.”
Russia's southern resort city of Sochi is one of the hosting cities for FIFA World Cup 2018.
A man, who reportedly fell asleep while driving, rammed into pedestrians in Sochi, leaving at least one dead.
The incident reportedly occurred at 2:00 p.m. local time (11:00 GMT).
According to local police, a 63-year-old man has died as result of the incident. The police said further that the driver could have fallen asleep.
Road Patrol Service together with investigators are working at the scene of the incident.
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A similar incident occurred in Moscow on June 16, when a taxi driver lost control of the vehicle and rammed into a crowd of people near the Gostiny Dvor shopping center on Ilyinka street in central Moscow, injuring at least eight people.
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NORFOLK, Va. - News 3's Adam Winkler takes us out to the campus of Old Dominion University for a fun look from the field at the 49th Annual Priority Toyota Charity Bowl Celebrity Football Game. The annual celebration raised money for local children’s charities.
This is the terrifying moment that tourists were violently thrown from a ski lift at a resort in Georgia after it went out of control.
In the video, filmed today (March 16), skiers at the Gudauri resort can be seen being thrown several feet into the air as the lift turns.
It also shows people jumping off the lift in panic.
According to the filmer, it took 90 to 120 seconds to stop the lift while it was malfunctioning.
According to reports, ten people were left with injuries when the out of control lift began running backwards at speed.
Angelina Jolie arrives at the 71st EE British Academy Film Awards at the Royal Albert Hall in London on Feb. 18, 2018.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – Metro police are investigating a shooting at two different scenes in Nashville Monday night.
The shooting reportedly happened at the Arbours of Hermitage Apartments on Old Hickory Boulevard around 7 p.m.
About 45 minutes later, there was a heavy police presence at Fort Negley Park in Chestnut Hill. While officers have yet to confirm the circumstances, police did say the two scenes are related.
It’s not yet known if anyone was injured. Details haven’t been released.
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Emergency crews are responding to an injury crash on the southbound side of the Kilpatrick Turnpike in far northwest OKC, Friday afternoon.
Authorities tell News 9 one person was transported from the scene, non-emergency-status, for the single-vehicle crash involving a pickup hauling a camper. It happened on a bridge just to the south of W. Wilshire Blvd.
Th cause of the crash has not yet been determined.
This is a developing story.
Keep checking with News 9 and News9.com for more information.
The Swinomish Indian Tribal Community has joined the ranks of governmental organizations filing lawsuits against pharmaceutical companies over the opioid crisis.
The Skagit Valley Herald reported the lawsuit filed Monday in U.S. District Court in Seattle names Purdue Pharma, Endo Pharmaceuticals and Janssen Pharmaceuticals, a division of Johnson & Johnson.
The suit claims the opioid epidemic has had a dramatic impact not only in Skagit County — which has a higher overdose death rate than that of the state — but specifically on the tribe itself.
The lawsuit says that according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the rate of Native Americans and Alaska Natives dying of opioid overdoses increased four-fold between 1999 and 2013.
The drug companies have disputed the allegations.
Who are the next collectors in the worlds of art, fashion, music and design? It’s a recurring question at Art Basel Miami Beach, the art world’s annual lollapalooza in South Florida, and one that W magazine, editor-in-chief Stefano Tonchi, and Oliver Peoples set out to answer on Thursday as all things are usually figured out in Miami: with a beachside party. Model RJ King, artist Chloe Wise, DJs Mia Moretti and Hannah Bronfman, alongside Entourage’s Adrian Grenier and Oliver Peoples creative director Giampiero Tagliaferri, sipped cocktails and munched on lobster rolls at an especially built tent on the beach by the Nautilus, A SIXTY Hotel as a crew of local dancers performed acrobatic tricks for the audience.
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque Police Department officer received a first-of-its kind award for adopting a drug-addicted baby.
The story of Officer Ryan Holets caught national attention. He met a pregnant woman addicted to heroin and decided to adopt her baby.
“Hope” is now eight weeks old. She spent her first few days of life suffering from heroin withdrawals.
Monday, Officer Holets accepted the “Outstanding Service to the Community” award, but said the real hero is his wife, Rebecca.
“She didn’t hesitate, because you know, she had to take a few seconds to understand what I just said, but she immediately said, let’s do this, this is a wonderful thing,” Officer Holets said.
The mayor says he hopes to give this award quarterly.
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Cecilia Santos Yatar also known as "Chilang," of Santa Rita, died Aug. 14 at the age of 92.
Mass of Intention is being said at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Santa Rita at 6:30 a.m. Monday through Friday except Thursday, 5 p.m. Saturday and 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Sunday.
Last respects will be held from 9 to 11:15 a.m. Aug. 25 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Santa Rita. Mass of Christian burial will be held at noon. Interment will follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Agat.
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Demetrious Johnson isn’t concerned about those who pay more attention to his drawing abilities than fighting skills.
This past Saturday night (April 15), Johnson tied Anderson Silva’s record for most consecutive successful Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) title defenses with 10. He submitted Wilson Reis in a dominant performance.
Despite cementing his legacy, “Mighty Mouse” still receives criticism for not being a draw. During his recent appearance on MMAFighting.com‘s “The MMA Hour,” Johnson responded to the critics:
In case you thought that Jalapeno peppers were the hottest on earth, think again.Something called Carolina Reaper Peppers recently put a Cooperstown man in the hospital! But how??
Apparently consuming these peppers causes the arteries in the brain to constrict causing screaming 'thunderclap' headaches for days on end which is why the guy sought medical care.
He's all good now, but if you're looking to have a 'hottest pepper ever' eating contest, have the paramedics standing by or better yet, just acknowledge the power of the Reaper and try a pancake or hot dog eating contest instead!
Oh, and speaking of: Here's another sort of Reaper that I'm more familiar with and this one will wreck your day far worse than thunderclap headaches will...
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A boat crew from the Coast Guard Station in Ludington rescued a boater from a craft that was ground and taking on water over the weekend.
It happened on Saturday.
That’s when a boater was on his way from Pentwater to Traverse City when he noticed his craft was taking on water.
The boater then decided to ground his vessel in about 3-feet of water near Big Sable Point.
A Coast Guard boat crew was already on patrol when they were called to assist. They arrived on scene and helped the operator off the vessel after it began listing.
No one was injured and there has been no report of pollution from the boat.
A salvage company has been contracted to put a boom around the vessel and will bring in a barge to remove the fuel and oil from the the boat.
A Massachusetts man was sentenced to 7 years in federal prison Monday for a heroin trafficking operation in the Myrtle Beach area. Julio Santiago, 23, of Holyoke, Mass., was sentenced in a Florence federal courtroom for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute and for distributing heroin and fentanyl, according to a release from United States Attorney Beth Drake.
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The new couple made it Instagram official in mid-July when Thorne shared a snap of the two cuddling on a couch. At the top of the month, the musical star reciprocated with a photo of him and his gal mid-kiss on his account. "were hot," Blackbear captioned the passionate shot.
While the Famous in Love star was linked to Scott Disick earlier this summer, particularly after they were spotted mingling poolside in Cannes, she quickly shot down those claims.
"Scott is really nice, sweet, charming. I don't drink, and he really drinks a lot," she told Complex in June. "It just ended up...I just wasn't down. I was like, 'I gotta leave.' We were [in Cannes] a day and a half before I was like, 'I'm booking my flight and leaving.' I love to go out and have fun, I love to f--king dance, but I just don't party hardcore like that and it was way too much for me. I was like, 'Woah, this is not the way I live my life, bruh.'"
The midfielder endured an injury-ridden campaign and started just once in the Premier League as the Reds finished fourth in the table.
Liverpool’s season finished in disappointing fashion last weekend as they lost 3-1 to Real Madrid in the Champions League.
Lallana made just his second European appearance of the season as he replaced top scorer Mohamed Salah, who was forced off with a first-half injury.
The 30-year-old was unable to make an impact and two mistakes from Loris Karius handed Real their fourth Champions League title in five seasons.
Lions first-five Owen Farrell has been pulled from the Lions' matchday 23 to face the Maori All Blacks in Rotorua on Saturday after sustaining a grade one quadriceps strain in training.
Owen Farrell of the Lions. Source: Photosport
Farrell, who has 52 caps for England, started for the Lions in their impressive 12-3 win over the Crusaders last week but was overlooked for the No.10 jersey this Saturday with Ireland's Johnny Sexton named to start at the playmaking role.
Welsh flyhalf Dan Biggar has replaced Farrell on the bench.
Two new Asian restaurants are bringing their authentic recipes to Philadelphia. Alicia Vitarelli gets a sneak peek at Banh Mi & Bottles and Jane G's newest spot Dim Sum House.
Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) Q1 results ($M): Total Revenues: 17,766 (+1.6%); Consumer: 3,228 (+1.0%); Pharmaceutical: 8,245 (+0.8%); Medical Devices & Diagnostics: 6,293 (+3.0%).
Key product sales: Remicade: 1,672 (-6.0%); Stelara: 823 (+12.0%); Invega Sustenna/Xeplion/Invega Trinza: 604 (+17.7%); Zytiga: 523 (-6.3%); Xarelto: 513 (-9.5%); Prezista/Prezcobix/Rezolsta: 430 (-4.9%).
Pre-tax earnings: 5,575 (+5.3%); Non-GAAP pre-tax earnings: 6,103 (+5.2%); Net income: 4,422 (-0.8%); Non-GAAP net income: 5,038 (+3.8%); EPS: 1.61 (+1.3%); Non-GAAP EPS: 1.83 (+5.8%).
2017 Guidance: Total Revenues: $75.4B - 76.1B; Non-GAAP EPS: $7.00 - 7.15.
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Before the Cavs-Wolves game started tonight, Cavs coach Tyronn Lue graced us with his Tom Thibodeau impersonation. Fittingly, it was mostly grunts.
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It’s worth noting that Lue and Thibs have been buddies for over a decade, as Thibodeau was an assistant on Lue’s 2004 Rockets and the pair coached together in Boston for a few years. Just some pals doing some grunts.
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SUDBURY, Ont. -- Police say a drug seizure in northern Ontario resulted in the arrest of a man suspected of murder in Belize, as well as other crimes in Toronto.
The Greater Sudbury Police Service says the man was arrested on Friday as part of a drug bust at a local home.
A check on the man's identity, which was not released, found he was wanted for a number of alleged crimes further afield.
They say he's wanted in Belize on one count of first-degree murder, but did not provide details of the case.
In Toronto, police had a warrant out for his arrest on several charges including robbery with a firearm, extortion and theft under $5,000.
Sudbury police say he will answer to local drug charges, travel to Toronto to face charges there, then be extradited to Belize.
MADISON (WKOW) -- Madison Police are continuing to investigate a hit and run that occurred on Aug. 10.
According to a report from Madison Police Public Information Officer Howard Payne, a 30-year-old man was hit when crossing E. Washington Ave. Payne said that the force from the SUV threw the victim's body approximately 30 feet. The driver of the SUV didn't stop.
Payne said that the victim had friends who were with him and they called 911. The victim was rushed to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries that spanned from his head to his feet.
Police do not have a suspect description at this time and are relying heavily on witnesses for possible information. If you know anything about the case you should call Madison Police Department with any information you may have.
Miles Wood didn't have many chances to slow down during his one season at Boston College. From dawn till dusk, his days were filled with class, practice, games and routine.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Athenex Inc
* Athenex Inc announces second quarter 2017 results
* Q2 revenue $4.6 million versus $5.2 million
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Jennifer Lopez‘s All I Have show in Las Vegas will be coming to an end next year!
The entertainer has announced that the final show will take place on September 29, 2018.
“Performing All I Have in Vegas over the last few years has been an incredible and rewarding experience that I won’t soon forget. Some of the best memories on stage from my career will forever be equated with this city. Thank you to all my fans who traveled far and wide to experience the show with me,” Jennifer said in a statement.
Tickets for the last run of shows from June 13 through September 29 will be going on sale on December 15. The show is at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Vegas!
Get A Game Plan: Louisiana emergency office starts a podcast
BATON ROUGE - Louisiana's state emergency response agency is getting into the podcast business, to spread information about its work and available resources.
The Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness says it has launched the Get A Game Plan Podcast on its website and through smartphone apps where people listen to such digital audio files.
The agency says the monthly podcast will include interviews with emergency management officials, offer preparedness tips to the public and describe available emergency response programs.
Two episodes of the podcast already are posted, and new episodes will be released on the second Monday of each month.
Hollyoaks Episode Guide - Monday 21st August.
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Darren meets Shane and tells him he doesn’t want to deal anymore, but Shane won’t let him go. He and Darren decide to take Shane down together.
Mandy panics when she gets a letter from social services about Ella. Tony is shocked when he sees upset Mandy in the village and promises to help her.
Scott has arranged a ladies night at the Duke Street Social, unaware that Brody has sabotaged the event and made it a ‘ladies for ladies’ night. Farrah and Kim turn up, but Farrah finds out that Scott hasn’t told Damon about him being his brother.
Sienna tricks Warren into letting Kim move in to look after her.
No matter how hot and humid it gets, these movers from Two Men and a Truck know how to guard against dehydration and heat stroke. On the hottest day of the year , my wife and I are helping our son Ben move out of his dorm and into his college internship digs for the summer.
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Police have released images of a man they want to trace following after petrol was allegedly used to start a fire at a Birmingham supermarket.
The blaze broke out at a supermarket on the Hagley Road in Ladywood, around 12.15am, on November 1.
No one was hurt in the incident and police are appealing for anyone who recognises the man to contact them.
A West Midlands Police spokesman said: “Do you recognise this man?
“He may be able to explain how petrol was used to start a fire in a supermarket on Hagley Road, Ladywood.
“Thankfully nobody was hurt, and the fire was quickly put out, but we would very much like to speak to him about what happened.”
Anyone with information should call 101 giving reference 20BW/235980R/17.
ORLANDO, Fla. (WESH) — The Great Movie Ride and Ellen’s Energy Adventure, two classic Walt Disney World rides, closed for good on Sunday.
The first to close was Ellen’s Energy Adventure at Epcot. The ride will be replaced by a Guardians of the Galaxy attraction. Wait times for the ride weren’t too lengthy on Sunday.
The wait to ride the Great Movie Ride at Disney’s Hollywood Studios was much longer, with many people waiting almost two hours to ride it one more time.
The Great Movie Ride will be replaced by the first Mickey and Minnie ride.
Disney announced last month that the rides would be replaced by the new attractions. Since then, commemorative souvenirs such as T-shirts and mugs have been available for sale in the parks.
Disney officials said they sometimes offer unique items to “commemorate special moments in our parks.”
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The summer's most sizzling scandals and triumphant returns From “sex cults” to leaked nude pics and divorces with alleged nanny threesomes, some celebs really felt the heat this summer.
Stars living the luxe life — and spreading the wealth On the latest Page Six Best of Summer, we look at who went overboard and who were the selfless heroes of the season.
The sexiest beach bodies of summer Celebrities put their best bikinis — and boardshorts — forward this summer as they sunned, swam and swanned around hot spots from South Beach to St. Barts and Martha’s Vineyard...
J-Rod is this summer's hottest celebrity couple Summer flings, dog day divorces, publicity-pumped power couples and May-December romances — this summer Page Six had ‘em all.
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has directed the ministry of finance, ministry of corporate affairs, and the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) to consider a complaint against the delinquent brokers of National Spot Exchange Ltd (NSEL) in connection with the Rs 56 billion payment crisis scam where the government is taking action.
In an order issued on Tuesday, Justice CT Selvam and Justice AM Basheer Ahamed said, “We consider it appropriate to place on record our concern given the magnitude of the wrong-doing detected to the tune of Rs 56 billion and ...
After dropping “Gripped Up” for the streets, Casanova follows up with his radio single titled “Go BestFriend 2.0” featuring Rich The Kid and G-Eazy. Produced by Jahlil Beats. You can download “Go BestFriend 2.0” now on iTunes/Google Play.
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The Pittsburgh Steelers reported on Monday that they were releasing wide receiver Canaan Severin and added linebacker Austin Gearing. Severin had a big drop in the team’s first preseason game and with the return of Martavis Bryant was part of a very crowded depth chart.
We have signed LB Austin Gearing, and released WR Canaan Severin. — Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) August 14, 2017
Gearing is a product of Miami of Ohio and should get a look as depth at outside linebacker. He’s 6-foot-5 and 257 pounds and was one of the special tryout players Pittsburgh brought in back in May but wasn’t signed at that time.
The release of Severin could mark the pending return of Sammie Coates. He’s been recovering from offseason knee surgery and working on an opposite field during team activities. A healthy Coates adds yet another layer to the Steelers offense that teams will have to contend with.
LONDON, Dec 11 (Reuters) - * British wholesale spot gas prices up 22 percent on Monday with traders attributing the rally to the shutdown of the Forties pipeline in the North Sea. * The Forties pipeline system which pumps North Sea oil and gas to Britain is a major delivery route for getting gas produced offshore to the UK. * In summer when the entire Forties system goes offline for annual maintenance the UK loses around 43.7 million cubic metres of gas supply - Thomson Reuters analyst Oliver Sanderson said. * The scope and duration of the current outage is not known * Gas prices were already rallying prior to the Forties announcement as gas shortages lifted demand as temperatures plunged
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PINK HILL, N.C. (WNCT) —The Salvation Army is working to help those in need who are unable to pay their bills. When the temperatures rise in…
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Washington (CNN) CNN will host an exclusive town hall August 21 featuring House Speaker Paul Ryan in Racine, Wisconsin, CNN announced on Monday.
The town hall will be moderated by CNN's Jake Tapper, and Ryan will take questions from constituents living in his southeast Wisconsin congressional district.
The town hall comes as Ryan is preparing to return to Capitol Hill to address deadlines on the federal budget and the need to address the debt ceiling.
He's expected to be asked questions about the federal budget, tax reform, infrastructure and President Donald Trump -- and is also expected to outline House Republicans priorities for the fall.
The town hall will air at 9 p.m. ET on CNN, CNN en Español, CNN International, and will be carried by CNN's SiriusXM Channel 116 and the Westwood One Radio Network. It will also stream on CNNGo and CNNGo apps.
MIAMI, OK - Dale Patterson, who has spent much of his athletics career with NEO A&M College, retired from his post as Athletic Director at the end of June. In his time at NEO, Patterson says a lot has changed with the athletics department, but the NEO tradition remains alive and well.
A magical night of vocal and drumming performances is occurring in celebration of 25 years of sisterhood and song with the WomEnchant Chorus and Drummers.
The group, based in Grimsby, is a group of diverse and talented female musicians. Created by Laura Thomas, it focuses on promoting peace, social justice and respect for the land through music, while also demonstrating the power of sisterhood and song.
On April 29 starting at 2:30 p.m. at Hernder Estate Wines, 1607 Eighth Ave. Louth, St. Catharines, the WomEnchant Chorus and Drummers will be hosting a gala concert to celebrate their 25-year anniversary.
The concert will have many performances, including performances from the WomEnchant Chorus and Drummers and solo guest performances from Beth Bartley, Betsy Tauro, and Teresa Holierhoek with accompanist Lynne Honsberger.
Several coaches of Pooja express was derailed near Jaipur, Rajasthan. There are no casualties reported so far in the incident but the railway has sent rescue and relief teams to the incident site.
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Muskingum County Emergency Management Agency Director Jeff Jadwin says crews from the Energy Cooperative are currently working on a plan to stop the natural gas leak near Zanesville High School or at least slow it down in order to make repairs. Jadwin says officials do not want to shut down the line since it would knock out service to customers and would take weeks to restore. Currently Energy Cooperative line walkers to checking levels of leaking gas along the 8 inch line in an effort to come up with a plan to make repairs. Around 11:30 Wednesday morning a construction bulldozer building a trail between Zanesville High School and Ohio University Zanesville severed the natural gas line. Jadwin says at the moment residents in the area are being asked to “shelter in place” (stay inside) until the issue is corrected.
Milwaukee Bucks guard Malcolm Brogdon suffered a partially torn left quadriceps tendon in Thursday night’s 108-89 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Brogdon underwent an MRI Friday morning at Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin. Team physician Dr. William Raasch diagnosed the injury and said Brogdon is expected to be sidelined for 6-to-8 weeks.
The 25-year-old Brogdon had played in 46 games with 20 starts and is averaging 13.3 points, 3.3 rebounds and 3.2 assists in 30.5 minutes a game.
The reigning NBA Rookie of the Year joined Kareer Abdul-Jabbar (1969-70) as the only players in team history to win the award. He is the first player not drafted in the first round to win Rookie of the Year since 1966.
The Bucks host the New York Knicks at the BMO Harris Bradley Center tonight. They welcome Jabari Parker back to their lineup after he missed the last year while rehabbing an ACL injury to his left knee for the second time.
Customers take advantage of the last outdoor market
Residents take advantage of the customer appreciation table at the last farmer’s market of the season in Boitanio Park today. Angie Mindus photo
Customers are taking advantage of the final farmer’s market of the season today (Friday).
Vendors are selling fresh vegetables, desserts and canned favourites as well as soaps, crafts and much more.
The market runs from 8:30 a.m. until 2 p.m.
BRUSSELS, April 18 (Reuters) - The European Commission called on Turkey on Tuesday to investigate "alleged irregularities" in Sunday's referendum boosting the powers of President Tayyip Erdogan.
"We call on the Turkish authorities to consider the next steps very carefully and to seek the broadest possible national consensus in the follow-up to the referendum," Commission spokesman Margaritis Schinas told a regular briefing.
"We also call on the authorities to launch a transparent investigation into these alleged irregularities," he said, citing international observer reports and a last-minute decision to allow unstamped ballots in the referendum. (Reporting by Robin Emmott; editing by Philip Blenkinsop)
Congressional sources say President Donald Trump has told Republican senators that the House healthcare bill is "mean" and that the Senate version should be "more generous." The remarks were a surprising critique of a Republican-written House measure whose passage Trump fought for and embraced.
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West had 16 carries for 58 yards and caught five all five of his targets for 58 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 37-27 win at San Diego.
West saw more work than usual with Spencer Ware (ribs) inactive, and took advantage with a receiving touchdown in each half. West's performance was a step up from the last time he saw more of a featured role back in Week 9, when Ware sat out with a concussion. In that game against Jacksonville, West struggled, rushing for just 39 yards on 13 carries. In any case, the Chiefs earned a first-round bye Sunday, so Ware should be ready to roll in a couple of weeks, moving West back to more of a complimentary role.
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* Acasti Pharma provides update on Capre phase 3 development program
* Plans to proceed with its phase 3 development program for Capre
* Acasti Pharma Inc - outcome of end-of-phase 2 meeting with FDA confirms phase 3 program is on track to start late 2017
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This is @KimStrassel promising to correct a column in which she alleged that the whole Russia investigation stemmed from the dossier if the Papadopoulos connection were corroborated.
Nunes corroborated it.
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Vance McDonald enters the season as the No. 1 tight end for the 49ers, but he could face competition from Garrett Celek, Blake Bell and free-agent addition Logan Paulsen. Along with that, the 49ers added fullback Kyle Juszczyk, who will be a factor in the passing game in Kyle Shanahan's offense. McDonald signed a hefty five-year, $35 million contract extension last December, but that was under a previous regime in San Francisco. And while McDonald has shown promise, he only posted 24 catches for 391 yards and four touchdowns on 45 targets last year before suffering a season-ending shoulder injury in Week 14. We hope he's ready for training camp, and McDonald should win the starting job if healthy. But he's only worth a late-round flier in the majority of leagues this year.
Wacker and Brazilian silicone compounder STC Silicones have concluded an agreement on the co-branding of ready-to-use silicone compounds. Under its terms, STC is allowed to promote silicone compounds made from Wacker raw materials with the quality seal “Based on ELASTOSIL®”.
Wacker has been supplying STC Silicones with high-quality silicone raw materials and additives since 2003. The family-owned business uses them to produce ready-to-process silicone compounds for the automotive, medical, electrical and household-product sectors.
“STC Silicones has been operating in the Brazilian market for over a decade and is now one of the country’s most successful compounders,” said Christian Gimber, vice president of the engineering silicones business unit.
For more information, visit www.stcsilicones.com.br or www.wacker.com.
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – On Monday night, the Shawnee County Emergency Management and the National Weather Service Office in Topeka held their annual Storm Spotter Training Class at Washburn University.
About 100 people came out to learn about the various types of severe weather and how to properly report it.
They also learned how to safely spot these storms and what features to look for.
Chief Meteorologist Matt Miller and Meteorologists Vanessa Alonso and Christina Reis were also present at the event to help residents get ready for all modes of severe weather this season.
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Look closely along Saratoga's Village streets and you'll see the history of the city detailed on bronze plaques, but not every building can afford a $1,500 plaque explaining its significance. Teffio hopes to fix that.
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Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Hon. Kennedy Agyapong has launched a astonishing attack on anas aremeyaw anas for exposing corrupt practices in Ghana football.
According to the member of Parliament, anas aremeyaw anas intentionally trap his victims and then blackmail to enrich himself. I can say for the fact that, Hon. Kennedy Agyapong is either corrupt or is trying to protect a corrupt friend.
We all know anas aremeyaw anas has been helping to expose corrupt practices in Ghana for a while now. Instead of attacking him, we should rather encourage him.
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The proposed new budget for the Tuolumne County Economic Development Authority will be among the items discussed at tonight's Sonora City Council meeting. As reported previously , the TCEDA will no longer be overseeing the Central Sierra Economic Development District, which will in turn require additional revenue from the City of Sonora and Tuolumne County.
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Sweetwater County Sheriff Mike Lowell confirmed this afternoon that two Sweetwater Dive Team members are in Carbon County assisting in the search for a Wamsutter man who Carbon County officials say is presumed to have drowned in Seminoe Reservoir.
As reported by Carbon County Undersheriff Archie Roybal, Michael G. Proberts, 25, went to Seminoe Reservoir, northeast of Rawlins, for a kayak outing on Saturday morning and not return.
His vehicle was located by a Carbon County deputy sheriff at the south Red Hills Campground. Proberts’s kayak, his life vest, a ball cap, and the kayak paddle were found later along the east bank of the reservoir.
Proberts is still missing, despite extensive search efforts by Carbon County authorities.
Lowell identified the two Sweetwater Dive Team members as Todd Dulaney and Jack Weimer, both seasoned divers, who will be participating in the ongoing search.
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CHICAGO — A Chicago masseuse is suing Marvel Comics‘ Stan Lee, accusing him of inappropriate behavior during two massages in 2017.
Maria Carballo filed the lawsuit Monday seeking more than $50,000 in punitive damages and attorney fees from the 95-year-old writer and artist.
The Chicago Tribune reports that Lee’s attorney, Jonathan Freund, called the lawsuit “a shakedown” and says Lee denies the allegations.
Carballo also filed a complaint with Chicago police, who are investigating.
According to the complaint, Lee fondled himself during the first massage and moaned so much during the second that Carballo stopped the treatment. Lee stood up and angrily demanded Carballo keep massaging him.
The complaint also says Carballo was massaging Lee with her feet when he grabbed her foot and touched it to his genitals.
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BERKELEY, Calif. — Northern California officials say they are seeking suspects involved in violent clashes over the weekend between supporters and detractors of President Donald Trump in downtown Berkeley.
City spokesman Matthai Chakko says officials will seek to arrest and prosecute anyone involved in crimes last Saturday. He says they are evaluating photographs and video of the skirmishes. Among the videos that have drawn attention is one posted online showing a man punching a female protester in the face.
Police on Monday released the names of 23 people arrested during the demonstrations.
Trump supporters announced a "Patriot Day" rally at the park featuring speeches by members of the alt-right, an amorphous fringe movement that promotes racism, anti-Semitism, misogyny and xenophobia.
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Cooperative Farmers Elevator celebrated the completion of its new agronomy center fertilizer plant in Alvord with an open house event July 20. Jim Jensen, the regional operations manager for Cooperative Farmers Elevator, said they were very pleased with the turnout.
“It was a year-and-a-half construction process, so to get from the beginning to being able to give public tours was a good feeling,” said Jensen. “We have it fully completed now and we’ve taken some fertilizer out of here already, and we expect to really get things going this fall.”
Please see this week’s edition of the West Lyon Herald for the full story.
To complete the look and regal image of Saudi prince Mohammed bin Salman, the man set up his penthouse premises for meeting investors and even had a copy of his ephemeral bank account to show off.
Florida court has convicted the rogue who called himself "the Saudi prince", thereby deceiving local businessmen into investing millions of dollars, according to Associated Press.
Separately, 47 year-old Anthony Gignac, who lived in a house with a sign featuring the word "sultan", drove a Ferrari with diplomatic number plates and intended to buy himself a hotel in Miami. Originally from Columbia, Gignac moved to the US in the early 1990-s and has been engaged in fraudulent actions ever since, including in Florida.
To make the image more realistic, Gignac, together with his accomplice Carl Marden Williamson invited hisguests to a penthouse and allegedly demonstrated a Dubai bank account with $600 million on it.
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The NHL announced on April 3 that it will not participate in the 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea, refusing for the first time in 20 years to halt its season for three weeks so its stars can chase gold for their home countries. From Alex Ovechkin and Jonathan Toews to Connor McDavid and Henrik Lundqvist, the world's best players called playing in the Olympics important.
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Customs intercept contraband valued at N334m
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The Federal Operations Unit (FOU) of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ikeja says it intercepted contraband with a Duty Paid Value (DPV) of N334 million between April 1 and June 12. The command said it also recovered N273.6 million from duty payments …
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A 56 -year-old man was shot dead by five unidentified men who were riding on three motorcycles in Barangay Manipis, Talisay City at 8:48 a.m. on Monday.
According to SPO2 Cecilio Miñoza of Talisay City Police Station, Vitaliano Caburnay y Bacus, 56, married, a laborer of QM Builders and a resident of Camp 4, Talisay City, was retrieving a stolen pawned silver necklace from one of the suspects.
The victim was then cornered by the suspects and was shot multiple times in various parts of the body.
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The victim was rushed to Talisay District Hospital but was declared dead at 10:45 a.m. by attending physicians.
Canberra developer Doma Group is spreading its wings and building a Little National Hotel in both Sydney and Newcastle.
Canberra developer, Doma Group, has received development approval to bring a $120 million Little National Hotel to Sydney’s CBD. Photo: Supplied
The $120 million Little National Hotel in Sydney’s CBD will reach 12 storeys above the Clarence Street entry to Wynyard Station. The hotel will have 230 rooms, gym, library and rooftop lounge and bar. It is expected to open in October, 2019.
The $200 million Little National Hotel in Newcastle West will open in early 2020, and will include two, 90-metre-high residential towers.
The Little National brand has its roots in Canberra.
The Little National Hotel in Barton was completed in 2015.
The celebrity-packed game show sees loved-up couples compete to win £30,000 for their chosen charity by proving they know the ins and outs of their relationships.
However, the show will not be hitting ITV's autumn schedule this year which has sparked fears that the popular family show could be dropped for good.
An insider revealed: "All Star Mr & Mrs has aired every year for almost a decade. So the fact that it is now taking a break doesn't look good for the future.
Young inventors will soon have a new avenue to share their bright ideas.
The Prince George Farmers’ Market is creating a new Youth Entrepreneurship program this year to help get small businesses of the ground.
President Phil Myatovic says the sky’s the limit on what young farmers and artisans can bring to the table.
“If they have an idea, they can pursue it down at the market and see how it works. Something brand new, they can grow something, or bake something,” he says, “it’s all about supporting the local economy.”
A youthful boost will also help the future of the market.
“We want to have continuity of vendors coming in. As people retire, we want young people to come in,” says Myatovic.
The projected start date is early May, just in time for the first outdoor market of the year.
Damaged cables, pipelines in Great Lakes waterway inspected
MACKINAW CITY, Mich. (AP) — Officials say a remotely operated underwater vehicle is getting a close-up look at electric cables damaged by what Michigan's attorney general has called a tugboat anchor strike in a channel connecting Lake Huron and Lake Michigan.
Agencies led by the U.S. Coast Guard say the vehicle was first deployed Sunday to get visual imagery of the cables at the bottom of the Straits of Mackinac.
They released two photos Monday, saying an initial assessment shows damage to a steel outer protective layer.
About 600 gallons (2,270 liters) of insulation fluid leaked from the cables earlier this month.
Enbridge Inc. also has used an underwater vehicle to examine nearby oil pipes believed to have been dented in the incident. A spokesman said Monday the company is analyzing video from the inspection.
YOLA, Nigeria (AP) — Officials in Nigeria say gunmen have killed 15 people in an early-morning attack on a Catholic church, including two priests.
The attack took place in Ayar-Mbalom, a community in Benue state.
Terver Akase, a media aide to the Benue state governor, says the attackers also burned down 50 houses.
President Muhammadu Buhari in a statement calls the violation of a place of worship “vile, evil and satanic” and an attempt to stoke religious conflict.
Benue state in central Nigeria has seen a series of attacks in recent weeks, many linked to a long-running dispute between farmers and herdsmen.
A few days ago 10 people were killed by alleged herdsmen in the state.
President John Magufuli is expected to start a two-day tour of Kagera Region today, where he will console families who were affected by the devastation caused by the September 10, 5.9 magnitude earthquake that killed 17 people. The Kagera Regional Commissioner , Salim Kijuu, told reporters that Dr Magufuli will arrive in Bukoba Municipality today morning where he will attend mass at a church yet to be disclosed.
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Drama ensues after Rapper Quavo is asked to join Midtown Sound, which upsets Noah as he continues to harbor unpleasant feelings towards him.
Once again an illegal leak to the Washington Post. I’ll leave it to you whether you choose to go to the WaPo article on it.
NEW: Special Counsel Bob Mueller is investigating President Trump for possible obstruction of justice. via WashPost: https://t.co/oawU6vGcdv pic.twitter.com/licpaVJz6R — Jim Roberts (@nycjim) June 14, 2017
It basically ays that it began shortly after the firing.
The question then is why did they let Comey, who would be the main witness, testify before Congress and have his testimony shot full of holes?
Trump lawyers have responded to the report with one sentence calling the leak illegal.
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Justin Brayton was hit in the head on the opening lap of the Arlington Supercross.
Saturday night’s 450SX Main Event at the Arlington Supercross was red-flagged following the incident. Since it happened at the start, the race underwent a full restart without Brayton.
While broadcast cameras caught the incident, none gave quite the view that Davi Millsaps’ onboard did.
Coming out of the first turn, Millsaps’ onboard shows Brayton getting crossed up and going down, with his head making contact with Justin Bogle’s front wheel just before it hit the ground.
Brayton was able to get up and walk away while Bogle went on to finish the Main in ninth. Millsaps, meanwhile, would go on to finish the race in eighth.
A search is underway for two teenagers who are missing off the Ningaloo coast in a dinghy.
A 12-year-old boy and 18-year-old man have been missing since 4pm yesterday, when they left South Lefroy Bay in the three-metre inflatable.
The pair were due home by 6pm and had planned to travel south to south-east towards Norwegian Bay but did not return.
Water Police, Exmouth Volunteer Marine Rescue, the Department of Fisheries and private vessels are among those involved in the search.
An Australian Maritime Safety Authority Challenger Jet is conducting an aerial search.
Detroit Tigers' Dixon Machado scores from second on a single by Nicholas Castellanos during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, Wednesday, May 30, 2018, in Detroit. Carlos Osorio AP Photo
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 4 Midday' game
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday afternoon's drawing of the Iowa Lottery's "Pick 4 Midday" game were:
6-4-1-6
(six, four, one, six)
Before Peyton Manning's run with the Broncos--culminating in a Super Bowl 50 victory--the legendary QB spent 14 incredible seasons with the Indianapolis Colts. Take a look back at Manning's memories of Indy when he retired from football in March of 2016.
SHARE COPY LINK On Tuesday morning, Charlotte water crews responded to a sewage spill in Mecklenburg County. Wastewaters overflowed Monday night making its way down to Long Creek, which flows into the Catawba River and Lake Wylie. WSOCTV
On Tuesday morning, Charlotte water crews responded to a sewage spill in Mecklenburg County. Wastewaters overflowed Monday night making its way down to Long Creek, which flows into the Catawba River and Lake Wylie. WSOCTV
Leonard Nimoy's son honors his father with Spock documentary The late "Star Treck" star's son is finishing up a documentary about his famous father.
Leonard Nimoy's son honors his father with Spock documentary The late "Star Treck" star's son is finishing up a documentary about his famous father.
Leonard Nimoy's son honors his father with Spock documentary The late "Star Treck" star's son is finishing up a documentary about his famous father.
Leonard Nimoy's son honors his father with Spock documentary The late "Star Treck" star's son is finishing up a documentary about his famous father.
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Islamic State has claimed responsibility for a gun attack on an Istanbul nightclub which killed 39 people during a New Year's eve event.
"In continuation of the blessed operations that Islamic State is conducting against the protector of the cross, Turkey, a heroic soldier of the caliphate struck one of the most famous nightclubs where the Christians celebrate their apostate holiday," the statement said.
The gunman managed to get away and is being hunted by the Turkish authorities.
Why do crazed Democrats continuously spit on people that disagree with them rather than using their words like adults.
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One of Birmingham's most well-known hotels has appointed a new general manager.
Barry Sherwin has taken over the reins at Hotel du Vin in Church Street, replacing long-serving manager Tony Elvin who has left to run Touchwood shopping centre in Solihull.
Mr Sherwin has 25 years of management experience in the hospitality industry, including stints running operations for restaurant brand Gusto and as managing director of hospitality management consultancy Thomas Crown Affairs.
He said: "I am looking forward to taking the baton from my good friend Tony Elvin who has done a fantastic job over the last five and a half years.
"I'll bring my experience of fast, quality guest service from Gusto and further enhance the great experience at Hotel du Vin.
"It's always been my favourite bar and restaurant in town, now I'm looking to speed up the service to those who want it."
Winning numbers drawn in 'Win 4 Midday' game
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the New York Lottery's "Win 4 Midday" game were:
5-8-8-0, Lucky Sum: 21
(five, eight, eight, zero; Lucky Sum: twenty-one)
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Icy roads and sidewalks didn’t stop some Vancouverites from having a bit of fun. Jennifer Palma has more on what the city is doing to make it safe.
(Reuters) – Tesla Inc Chief Executive Elon Musk tweeted that the electric carmaker was “deep in production hell”, just days after the company said it would fall behind its planned ramp-up for the new Model 3 sedan due to production bottlenecks.
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LORDSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – Valley Congressman Tim Ryan made a stop at the General Motors Lordstown plant on Monday and also talked about the plan to bring a HomeGoods distribution center next door.
He visited GM to show support for workers and the car they’re making.
Ryan also supports bringing the HomeGoods facility, which would provide about 1,000 jobs, to Lordstown.
“We are sending a letter to the CEO of the company, letting him know that there is a lot of support for them coming here,” he said. “A thousand jobs, construction jobs would be significant for a year to 18 months, so we’re supportive of them coming here and think it’s a great opportunity for our Valley.”
Just last week, Lordstown residents talked about the project at a town hall meeting. Truck noise and traffic were just a couple of their concerns.
TJX will need to get the land rezoned from residential to industrial in order to bring its HomeGoods facility there. The village planning commission will vote on that issue on March 26.
Turkey was shaken once again in the first hours of 2017, as one of Istanbul's jet set nightclubs was raided by a gunman who killed 39 and wounded 65 people, four of whom are in a critical condition. The terrorist arrived at Reina nightclub on the coast of the Bosphorus at 01.15 a.m. local time in a taxi, according to eyewitness accounts.
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RBI Miami is excited to announce that nearly $40,000 was raised at the Annual Snowball Classic, held Saturday, January 28, 2017.
RBI Miami is a grass roots organization dedicated to raising funds to renovate Miami’s baseball and softball fields. The money raised will go toward renovations to the High School baseball and softball fields as well as Ottawa County Youth Baseball fields.
The Snowball Classic is an annual fundraiser. This year’s featured guest speaker was St. Louis Cardinal’s Hall of Fame left fielder Lou Brock. Guests enjoyed a full reception and dinner as well as live and silent auctions. Dinner was served by the Miami High School Baseball and Softball teams.
For more information about RBI Miami please call 918.542.4479.
The State Dining Room at the White House is set for the first State Dinner that President Donald Trump will host as president with French President Emmanuel Macron in Washington, Monday, April 23, 2018. The State Dinner will be held on April 24. Manuel Balce Ceneta AP Photo
Washfountains, safety fixtures, tankless water heaters, plastic lockers and more. Bradley industrial solutions are designed with tough, rugged materials to perform in the most demanding, hazardous environments.
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Lowe’s will discontinue the sale of products containing methylene chloride and NMP by the end of the year. Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families, which had organized protests outside Lowe’s stores about the sale of products containing the chemicals, praised the chain as being the first major retailer in the U.S. to take such action. The group is calling on Home Depot, Menards, Walmart and others to follow Lowe’s lead.
Two firefighters suffered minor injuries while battling a fire that started in the trash chute of a Near West Side apartment complex on Wednesday morning.
As of 10:30 a.m., the fire, at a six-story building in the 2300 block of West Jackson Boulevard, was extinguished, said Chicago Fire Department spokesman Larry Merritt.
One firefighter suffered heat exhaustion and the other a twisted ankle, but their injuries were “minor,’’ according to a fire chief on the scene.
The blaze started about 10 a.m. in a trash chute of the building, Merritt said.
Police said they had not heard of any injuries as of about 10:30 a.m. but at least five ambulances were sent to the scene.
Check back for details.
Jakarta Governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama (Photo: AFP/VNA)
– The race to become governor of the Indonesia capital Jakarta is likely to go through the second round after an unofficial poll result on February 15 showed no candidate appeared to win an outright majority.Jakarta Governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, won 42.87 percent of the votes and took the lead over his challengers, according to a quick sample count of about 90.75 percent of the vote by private polling firm Charta Politica.He was closely followed by former education minister Anies Baswedan, who secured 40.04 percent of the votes.The other candidate, Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono, was in third place with 17.06 percent.Earlier, on February 14, more than 7.1 million Indonesians casted their ballots at over 13,000 polling stations to elect the next Jakarta mayor.A candidate needs to obtain more than 50 percent of the votes in the first round to win outright.-VNA
Picture of the Day Like seasoned holiday enthusiasts, majoid crabs decorate their shells
'Tis the holiday season and it seems homes are festively trimmed at every turn. Ornaments of all shapes and sizes embellish everything from trees to windows and yards. While tinsel originated in 17th century German decorating and modern-day Christmas lights can be traced to the Victorian era, the idea of decorating is not an exclusively human trait. Majoid crabs -- known as decorator crabs -- are well-known among marine scientists for adorning their surface with items secured from their surroundings. About 75 percent of majoid crab species are notorious for decorating with sponges, algae and other marine debris. Scientists are uncertain what physical and environmental factors drive this decorating behavior, though it appears to be used as a means to hide from, or deter, predators.
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TheatreWorks Silicon Valley this week announced its plans for its 2017/18 season, which will feature two world premieres. Upcoming shows will include the new musical "The Four Immigrants: An American Musical Manga" , the time-bending romance "Constellations," the new biblical musical "Prince of Egypt" , the classic adventure "Around the World in 80 Days," the one-man show "Our Great Tchaikovsky," the blue-collar drama "Skeleton Crew," "The Bridges of Madison County" and "Finks," plus a special holiday show to be staged at Foothill College.
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Papoose is gearing up to release a new project. He gives fans the Tie Stick-produced record “Underrated”.
Authorities say slick conditions were a factor as a truck slid off the road and into Lake Elysian Sunday afternoon.
The Waseca County Sheriff's Office says Shuaib Abdiaziz Jama was driving on County Road 5 just before 4:00 Sunday near the Okaman Elk Farm landing when his truck skidded 100 feet off the road and landed in Lake Elysian.
Police say both Jama and his passenger were able to escape the vehicle safely before it became submerged underwater.
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Josh Groban has been in studio and has released his version of the classic John & Yoko “Happy Christmas(War Is Over) This is the 10th anniversary of his NOEL album, one of the best Christmas albums of all time, plus the addition of 6 new songs, including White Christmas, Have Yourself A Merry Christmas, Believe and O Holy Night and Happy Christmas(War Is Over) (2 versions) and Christmas Time Is Here, a duet with Tony Bennett.
Version Two, Here is Josh and another video with Tony Bennett. Here is Josh and another video with Tony Bennett
Josh Groban’s website www.joshgroban.com
'Mudbound' filmmaker on movie's exploration of racial divide
The saga of two families pitted against a barbaric social hierarchy in the Mississippi Delta after World War Two explores a racial divide that is relevant even today, the filmmaker of new movie "Mudbound" said.
"Mudbound," based on Hillary Jordan's novel of the same name, stars Jason Mitchell, Garrett Hedlund, Carey Mulligan and Jason Clarke and follows the struggles of two farming families - one black, one white - in the heart of the American South in the 1940s.
"Mudbound," which debuted at the Sundance Film Festival for independent movies, is already garnering strong reviews and Oscar buzz, and will debut on Netflix on Nov. 17.
The film explores the friendship of two men, one from each family, as they return from war and find common ground while their families face an unending struggle for and against the unforgiving land.
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Archaeologist Bob Sheppard examines a piece of corroded iron which could be from the Vergulde Draeck or as it's commonly named, the Gilt Dragon.
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Buffalo Police Department start body camera program
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Police officers in Buffalo have started a pilot body camera program.
WGRZ-TV reports the Buffalo Police Department introduced the body camera program Sunday during the St. Patrick's Day parade. Democratic Mayor Byron Brown said in July the department planned to test 20 body cameras for three months before expanding to about 550.
The police units that come in contact with members of the community the most will test the cameras first. Brown says he wants to test the effectiveness of the cameras during the trial run.
District Chief Joseph Gramaglia says the department will share more details about the program in the near future.
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Researchers say preliminary findings show a North Atlantic right whale may have been struck by a ship before the animal was found dead in Massachusetts waters.
Officials with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration say bruising consistent with blunt trauma could be evidence of a ship strike.
North Atlantic right whales are an endangered species. The World Wildlife Fund says only about 350 are still living.
NOAA is urging vessels to keep a watch for right whales, which often swim just below the water's surface and can be hard to see.
The 27-foot long, 1-year-old female was found dead in Cape Cod Bay on Thursday and towed to a harbor where it could be placed on a flatbed for transport. A final analysis is expected to take weeks.
A teenage boy has been taken into custody after police detained a stolen car in Crawley.
Officers from Crawley and Sussex Roads Police intercepted a reported stolen vehicle just after 11am yesterday (December 10).
A spokesman said: “The vehicle concerned briefly made-off damaging a number of motorists cars.
“He was swiftly and safely detained and a 19-year-old male is now in custody.”
The car was stopped in College Road by the traffic lights to County Mall.
If anyone has any information about the incident please call Sussex Police on 101 quoting CAD437.
Udinese have sacked manager Massimo Oddo after 11 straight losses inSerie A.
The decision was expected after Sunday's 2-1 defeat by Crotone left them just four points above the relegation zone.
Oddo, 41, replaced Luigi Delneri in November and won his first five league matches in charge, including a 3-1 victory at Inter Milan.
Udinese have sacked manager Massimo Oddo following 11 successive defeats in Serie A
The bottom half of the Serie A table
Udinese have not immediately announced a replacement but former Juventus defender Igor Tudor is favoured to take over until the end of the season.
The former Croatia international began his senior coaching career in 2013 at Hajduk Split, where he won the Croatian Cup.
He has also coached PAOK Thessaloniki, Karabukspor and Galatasaray.
The Birmingham, Ala., resident recalled watching the parade on TV as a kid, and said it was her mother's dream to one day come in person. She teared up and said that her coming to the parade was as much about seeing the flowers and floats as it was about honoring her mother's life.
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Neil Bardsley from Fernmount riding his horse Nessie to the parade in Bellingen.
Neil Bardsley from Fernmount riding his horse Nessie to the parade in Bellingen. Trevor Veale
AS the day broke, hundreds of people gathered to commemorate those who served and died in war fighting for our country.
If you missed the dawn service, there's still time to pay your respects at Anzac services across the region from 9am and 11am.
Coffs Coast Advocate chief photographer, Trevor Veale captured this image of Neil Bardsley from Fernmount riding his horse Nessie to the parade in Bellingen.
Neil is part of the lighthorse parade and donned in full gear including the traditional emu feathered hat, will take part in the parade in Bellingen starting at 9am.
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Former servicemen and women will be honoured as part of Veteran’s Day this coming Sunday.
The Minister with Responsibility for Defence, Mr Paul Kehoe TD, along with the Chief of Staff of the Defence Forces, Vice Admiral Mark Mellett DSM, will commemorate former members of the Defence Forces and their families at McDermott Square, Curragh Camp on Sunday October 8.
This is the fourth such Veteran's Day to take place, an event that is now held annually and rotates between the various military installations nationwide.
The Defence Forces will especially remember all members who have paid the ultimate sacrifice while serving at home or on overseas service with a ceremonial wreath laying commemoration led by Minister Kehoe and the Veteran Associations.
Titewire LLC leases site at BusinessPlex
A new manufacturer making a tool for installing barbed wire fencing is expected to soon occupy one of the vacant buildings at the Marion County BusinessPlex.
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It’s a sight people and Durango won’t forget. Jonathan Greigo rushed to the apartment fire from down the street to help residents fleeing from the engulfed building. He later learned his cousin was the victim in the fire. “Detectives kept going back and forth and finally confirmed that it was in their apartment and confirmed that it was a male. And he was the only other male that was in the house,” recalled Greigo.
A mother and two kids were taken to the hospital. Two of them were airlifted to Denver. One man died in the fire.
The Fire Chief says determining the cause of the fire will take some time. He says there hasn’t been a fatal fire in Durango in about 6 to 7 years.
BOSTON (AP) — A Massachusetts governor's race candidate is shutting down a nonprofit organization that he founded that ended up on a list of U.S.-based hate groups.
Republican Scott Lively has described his Abiding Truth Ministries as pro-family, but his opposition to gay rights has landed him and his Springfield-based ministry on the Southern Poverty Law Center's list of designated hate groups.
Lively said Wednesday he still believes society should follow the Bible as the guide to sexual morality in public policy. But he says he hopes to enlist "authentically conservative homosexuals" and political liberals in his effort to shift his emphasis "to a conservationist perspective in which the natural family is recognized as the essential eco-system of humanity."
Lively hopes to unseat Gov. Charlie Baker in the GOP primary.
Baker calls Lively's views "outrageous."
Beautiful puppies from CAARE Rescue, a registered not for profit organization in Winnipeg, joined Global News Morning on Monday. They are looking for a forever home.
× Man, 25, fatally shot in Evanston
EVANSTON, Ill. — A 25-year-old man was shot and killed in Evanston overnight.
It happened at 2:45 a.m. Monday just west of Clark on Howard.
Police say the victim was fighting with another man when he was shot in the head.
He was taken to Presence Saint Francis Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
The suspected shooter ran away.
The 25-year-old was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Investigators say they’re speaking with several witnesses.
No arrests have been made.
PORTAGE, Ind. (AP) - A northwestern Indiana mayor facing federal bribery charges has hired as his new defense attorney a former top prosecutor in the 1990s investigation of President Bill Clinton.
Indianapolis lawyer Jackie Bennett Jr. is now representing Republican Portage Mayor James Snyder. Bennett was a top deputy to Independent Counsel Kenneth Starr, whose investigation led to Clinton’s impeachment over the cover-up of his affair with White House intern Monica Lewinsky.
The (Northwest Indiana) Times reports Snyder had been represented since his November 2016 indictment by Thomas Kirsch II, who won Senate confirmation this week as the new U.S. attorney for northern Indiana.
Snyder is charged with accepting money in exchange for towing contracts in his Porter County city. Snyder denies any wrongdoing and has a trial scheduled to begin in January.
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UPDATE 12/11 @ 9:19:
Reports are now saying the person in custody had an explosive device strapped to their body. Police had to strip the suspect down naked in order to remove it from their person.
UPDATE 12/11 @ 8:09:
Police reports are now saying a possible pipe bomb explosion is the cause. One person is in custody. A couple injuries are being reported.
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HARRYSONG SAYS HE REGRETS WHY HE IS UNMARRIED AND GAVE HIS REASON
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* EDF Energy Chief Executive Vincent de Rivaz says there will be "no impact" on its nuclear project Hinkley Point C in Britain from issues at Areva's Le Creusot factory in France.
* He said the reactor vessel for the plant will be made "at right place and right time", declining to give further details.
* De Rivaz said EDF Energy is "ticking all the boxes" in terms of safety and environmental compliance for the project.
* An internal document by Britain's Office for Nuclear Regulation seen by Reuters last week warned about the implications for the Hinkley Point C project as it said the Creusot Forge's nuclear safety culture fell short of expectations. Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting by Nina Chestney)
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As we are now in mid-June, it is the time of year where the football fix gets harder and harder to come by. Thankfully, we have Mountain Pointe (Az.) rising junior Jathan Washington to help remind us a new season will be here in no time.
At a 7-on-7 tournament at Arizona State University last weekend, Washington showcased a serious case of the quicks. Watch the above video, as Washington catches a pass near the sideline and then stops on a dime to change direction and shake a defender. It’s a serious juke, and a football move on which we are glad the camera phone was rolling.
Washington doesn’t stop there, as he stays low and chops his feet to elude several more players on his way to the end zone. We look forward to seeing what Washington will do once the pads are on for his junior season at Mountain Pointe.
DUBLIN (Reuters) - Shire (SHP.L) on Tuesday said discussions are ongoing with Takeda Pharmaceutical (4502.T) about the Japanese firm’s bid for its Dublin-based rival ahead of a deadline to strike a deal on Wednesday. [L8N1S14PR]
“Following several offers from Takeda, the board requested that the advisers of Shire and Takeda enter into a dialogue to discuss whether a further, more attractive proposal may be forthcoming,” Susan Kilsby told Shire’s annual shareholder meeting in Dublin.
“As of today the board can confirm that it is reviewing that offer. As of now we can only say that discussions between the advisers of Shire and Takeda are ongoing.”
Shire executives declined further comment on the proposed deal at the annual general meeting, which was completed in less than 15 minutes.
SHANGHAI, June 15 (Reuters) - China's civil aviation authority has fined Dubai-based carrier Emirates and barred it from adding new destinations and aircraft in China for six months after two incidents of "unsafe operations", the state news agency Xinhua reported on Thursday.
The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) says crew from the airline were responsible for an April 17 incident in which an aircraft flew at a wrong height and another on May 18 when a plane temporarily lost contact with air traffic control.
Both happened over China's far western region of Xinjiang, it said.
CAAC fined Emirates, the world's largest long-haul airline, 29,000 yuan ($4,270) and said it had summoned senior officials from the airline for a meeting, Xinhua reported without further details. ($1 = 6.7888 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by John Ruwitch; Editing by Stephen Coates)
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The entry-level model of the Microsoft Surface Laptop is now $799 direct from Microsoft.
It has an Intel Core m3 processor, which isn't as fast as the Core i5 or Core i7, but will satisfy anyone with simple needs. It also runs Windows S and has 4GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.
While it's not the high-end model, it's a fair price for a premium laptop.
It's a whole $200 cheaper than the next model up, which offers the speedier Core i5 CPU for $999. Currently the deal is US only.
The Scot has been sidelined for five weeks by an elbow injury and had been unsure about whether it would have sufficiently recovered in time for the first big event of the European clay-court season. Murray was unable to serve at full speed in an exhibition match against Roger Federer in Zurich last Monday, but has been encouraged by his form in practice since then.
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BEIRUT (Reuters) - Seven volunteers with the Syrian civil defence rescue service were killed in a shooting by unidentified attackers in rebel-held Idlib province on Saturday, the civil defence said on its Twitter feed.
The attackers stole two vehicles and other equipment in the incident targeting a civil defence office in the town of Sarmin at dawn. Idlib province in northwestern Syria is controlled by Syrian rebels groups.
The civil defence, otherwise known as the "White Helmets", operates in rebel-held areas of Syria.
WAILUKU, Hawaii (AP) — Police say a man is in custody following a fatal stabbing at a Maui mall.
Police went to the Kahului shopping center Sunday afternoon for reports of a male victim who had been stabbed. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene and his name has not yet been released.
Maui police spokesman Lt. Gregg Okamoto said officers took a male suspect into custody later in the afternoon.
The man was arrested but has not been charged. He matched the description witnesses gave of a man who fled the scene.
Okamoto said that the investigation is still in its preliminary stages.
A former youth soccer coach in the Las Vegas area accused of touching a girl inappropriately has been sentenced to four to 10 years in prison.
Agustin Ramirez-Rodriguez was sentenced Monday. He entered an Alford plea in February to a charge of attempted sexual assault with a minor under the age of 16.
An Alford plea means he acknowledged there was sufficient evidence to convict him but did not admit guilt.
Records show Ramirez-Rodriguez was arrested last year after a girl had accused him of touching her inappropriately as he massaged her injured leg during a soccer practice.
A police report shows the girl told authorities Ramirez-Rodriguez took her to his car after she hurt her leg, touched her and told her he needed to see her two more times.
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The group overseeing the restoration of the Detroit River ecosystem has an interactive map highlighting 30 years of progress.
The Detroit River Canadian Cleanup hopes users will explore the mapping tool on the remediation efforts.
The map highlights projects since the waterway was designated an area of concern under The Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement in the late eighties.
Remedial Action Plan Coordinator - Claire Sanders - says the map will likely grow as new projects and research are started - to remove the river from the list of areas of concern.
New Delhi: India`s annual consumer price inflation (CPI) picked up to 2.36 percent in July from 1.46 percent in June, as a decline in food prices slowed sharply, government data showed on Monday.
Revised inflation was 1.46 percent in June, the slowest pace, since India started releasing retail inflation data in January 2012 based on combined data for rural and urban consumers.
Core inflation rate was recorded at 3.9 percent month on month (MoM) in comparison to 3.8 percent month on month (MoM).
India’s wholesale price index (WPI)-based inflation increased to 1.88 percent in July, led by increases in food and mineral prices, compared to 0.90 percent rise a month ago.
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – A jury in downtown Youngstown has reached a verdict in the case of a female gang member accused of being involved in the illegal drug trade.
Nahdia Baker was facing over a dozen charges — and on most of those, including attempted murder — the jury said she was not guilty.
Deliberations began at 4:30 p.m. Friday and the verdict was reached just after 9 p.m.
On several other charges, including engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity, there was a hung jury.
Prosecutors will decide next week if she will be retried on those charges.
Prosecutors say Baker drove the car used in a drive-by shooting and set fire to a house and a car in Youngstown.
She’s the last member of a violent drug gang to to be indicted.
× Over 100 salt trucks deployed Monday morning to tackle snowy conditions
MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Department of Public Works is geared up to handle the snow expected to affect southern Wisconsin Monday, December 11th.
The DPW says they have deployed 103 salt trucks to handle the main and side streets.
The FOX6 Weather Experts say there will be two rounds of snow Monday — one in the early to middle morning hours, and the second this afternoon.
According to the FOX6 Weather Experts, an area of snow will move in from west to east between 4:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. — bringing messy travel conditions for the morning commute. A narrow band of snow will then develop throughout the afternoon, potentially bringing higher accumulations for some.
Harvey Weinstein Indicted by Grand Jury on Rape Charges
Harvey Weinstein Indicted by Grand Jury on Rape Charges
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Harvey Weinstein has just been indicted by a grand jury on multiple rape charges.
Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus R. Vance Jr. announced Wednesday the grand jury handed up charges of rape in the first and third degrees, as well as committing a criminal sexual act in the first degree.
Vance said the indictment brings Weinstein "another step closer to accountability for the crimes of violence with which he is now charged."
As expected, the disgraced movie mogul did not testify on his own behalf during the proceedings. His attorney, Ben Brafman, thinks prosecutors have "unfairly denied access to critical information about this case."
Brafman says Weinstein maintained a 10-year consensual relationship with one of his two accusers.
Former Black Stars and Accra Hearts of Oak defender, Joe Addo has emphatically stated that football in the country has not improved.
He believes if the Ghana Football Association (GFA) is able to implement decisions taken at the Cape Coast Summit, it will do a lot of good to Ghana’s football.
”The image and performance hasn’t changed.It is deteriorating. I am hoping that the new schemes the FA is trying to put them would change our game. I grew up from the colts era and graduated from the colts to the under-20, Academicals, Meteors and then into the Black Stars and the most progression maybe for us to go back to that. It will help us all.” Joe Addo said on the Football Legends Night Show on GHOne TV on Friday.
In his view, the Cape Coast summit would amount to nothing if the GFA fails to implement the new policies which he believes will go a long way to save football in the country.
Joe Addo was part of the Ghana squad that finished fourth at the African Cup of Nations in South Africa in 1996.
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Superb. The Belle Epoque is in a central yet peaceful location right near the Lichtentaler Allee, a stately park unspooling along the banks of the Oosbach River. Here you'll find the Museum Frieder Burda, a striking geometric edifice bearing Richard Meier's architectural hallmark. Its outstanding collection spotlights modern and contemporary art of the Pollock, Picasso and Miró ilk.
It's around a 10-minute walk to Baden-Baden's two thermal baths: the Caracalla Spa and the more palatial 19th-century Friedrichsbad with its invigorating hot-cold plunging rituals, beloved of Mark Twain. Baden-Baden's opulent casino, modelled on the splendour of Versailles, is unmissable, as is Europe's second biggest concert hall, the Festspielhaus. Baden-Baden airport is a 20-minute drive or bus ride from the main station, where you can catch a bus or taxi to the hotel.
Woman struck by vehicle, critically injured in Austin
A woman was struck by a vehicle and critically injured Monday morning in the Austin neighborhood on the West Side.
She was struck about 6:15 a.m. while she was in the crosswalk at West Chicago and North Lorel avenues, according to preliminary information from Chicago Police.
The woman, whose exact age was not known, was taken in critical condition to Mount Sinai Hospital, said Chicago Fire Department Cmdr. Curtis Hudson.
Additional details were not immediately available.
× Eric Zorn on Trump’s statement about Charlottesville
Eric Zorn joins Bill and Wendy to talk about the recent events in Charlottesville. During the broadcast President Trump gives his statement about the violence and protests that took place. The crew digests the President’s words and discusses if they believe the speech was sincere.
You can find Bill and Wendy on Twitter at @billwendyshow, and on Facebook at Bill Leff and Wendy Snyder. The Bill and Wendy Show airs Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to Noon, plus an online-only bonus hour from Noon to 1 p.m.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia American Water is advising homeowners to make sure they prevent household pipes from freezing as temperatures turn cold.
In addition to insulating walls and pipes and draining sprinklers, the water company says when temperatures drop, open cabinet doors to expose pipes to warmer room temperatures and keep water moving through pipes by letting a trickle run.
Also, make sure the meter pit lid is closed tightly and report any problems. And the company says don’t remove snow from the meter pit lid, because it acts as additional insulation.
If pipes freeze, shut off water at the main shut-off valve. Apply heat to the frozen pipe with a hair dryer, space heater or hot water. Don’t leave a space heater unattended, and don’t use kerosene heaters or open flames to warm pipes.
A Perth doctor has been suspended as investigations are conducted into the death of an unborn baby twin.
A Perth maternity hospital doctor has been suspended over the death of an unborn twin baby.
The King Edward Hospital staff member is under investigation for what is known as a 'sentinel event', which is a clinician's error defined by the health department as a "clinical incident ... where serious harm or death is caused by health care rather than a patient's underlying condition of illness".'
Investigations are underway by the North Metropolitan Health Service.
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Former Malaysian leader Najib Razak has pleaded not guilty to all charges in corruption case
Insights into the future of cash — Bank of England — “The value of Bank of England notes in circulation peaked in the run-up to Christmas 2016, reaching over £70bn for the first time — an increase of 10% on a year earlier. This is the fastest growth we’ve seen in a decade, and a giant leap compared to the £2.9bn when the ATM was born.”
Click onto the Google homepage today and you will see an endearing animation of a man vacuuming a yellow carpet.
A woman watches on an applauds the man and his vacuum cleaner, which is being powered by a cart drawn by a horse outside.
We can thank Hubert Cecil Booth for the vacuum cleaner, who was its inventor.
Now the device can be found in homes across the world.
You can also spot a Ferris wheel in the background, which gives a hint as to what other famous inventions he had a hand in.
Today Google Doodle honours him on what would have been his 147th birthday.
In this stunning video, a dog of the Samoyed breed rides an electric scooter on a busy road in Hohhot, a city in northern China. The pet is standing on its hind legs, next to its owner, who can be seen on a bike with a spaniel. Just take a look at the canine driver's face — pure bliss! The spectators look and sound very impressed by the dog's talent.
Album of the week Tune-Yards “Nikki Nack” ★★★ “Let’s not pretend that the world around us isn’t falling,” Merrill Garbus — a k a Tune-Yards — croons on “Look Around,” from her third...
ANC Women’s League president Bathabile Dlamini has lambasted ANC presidential hopefuls Baleka Mbete and Lindiwe Sisulu for vying for the ANC presidential post.
Dlamini says former African Union Commission chairwoman Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma is the only woman candidate chosen by the League.
She told a gathering at the Germiston Stadium on Gauteng’s East Rand on Sunday that all members must respect the ANCWL decision in support of Dlamini-Zuma.
Meanwhile, Housing Minister and Presidential hopeful, Lindiwe Sisulu, says she is not worried about the ANC Women’s League not endorsing her presidential campaign.
Sisulu says she’s not basing her campaign on her gender, but on issues of morality.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Bernie Sanders says the man who shot a congressman and four other people was apparently a volunteer on his losing 2016 presidential campaign. The Vermont independent senator says he’s “sickened by this despicable act.”
Sanders issued a two-paragraph statement on Wednesday’s shooting at a baseball practice for Republican lawmakers, and read it nearly verbatim on the Senate floor. But he ignored a reporter’s attempt to ask him questions on the incident.
Sanders says violence is unacceptable, and says only “nonviolent action” can bring change.
The director of Sanders’ Iowa campaign says campaign staff could not recall the gunman, whose name was James T. Hodgkinson. Officers shot Hodgkinson, and President Donald Trump said the gunman died.
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Two corrections officers have been placed on paid leave as authorities investigate an inmate’s escape from a Rhode Island detention center.
TAKE US HOME, BETHESDA Watch The 'Fallout 76' Teaser Trailer, Featuring The Best Damn Song About West Virginia
What ever you do, don't make the joke asking what happened to the all the "Fallout" games between 4 and 76.
First, let’s get one thing out of the way: We’re a little disappointed Suicide Squad helmer David Ayer is in line to direct the Harley Quinn spinoff Gotham City Sirens. But, on the other side of the DC universe, we’re very glad Monster’s Patty Jenkins is directing Wonder Woman’s standalone film. Based on the footage that was shown this year at Comic-Con International, and the first full trailer, it looks like the kind of bullet-deflecting, lassoing good time we’ve come to expect from Diana Prince. If there’s any justice in the world, this should be stellar. —Angela Watercutter
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× Temptations lead singer Dennis Edwards dies at 74
CHICAGO – Grammy award-winning singer and member of The Temptations Dennis Edwards has died, his wife, Brenda Edwards, confirmed to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Edwards was 74 years old.
His wife told the Post that the Motown legend died at a Chicago area hospital after suffering complications related to meningitis.
“My uncle Dennis Edwards passed away this morning,” Edwards’ nephew, Jason Quebec, posted on social media Friday. “Please keep my family in prayer.”
Edwards was a long-time resident of Florissant, Missouri. He was a Lifetime Achievement recipient in 2013.
The Temptations were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1989. The band’s best-known hits include “Papa was a Rollin’ Stone,” “Ain’t no Mountain High Enough,” “My Girl” and “I Can’t Get Next to You.”
February 3 would have been the singer’s 75th birthday.
(AP) – Authorities in Burkina Faso say the death toll from an attack by suspected jihadists in the capital has risen to 17. The figure was released early Monday by Burkina Faso’s communications minister Remi Dandjinou.
Witnesses say that gunmen launched the assault on the Aziz Istanbul restaurant in Ouagadougou late Sunday, with shots heard around 9 p.m. Several hours later a heavy exchange of gunfire could still be heard, according to an Associated Press reporter at the scene. Sunday’s attack comes less than two years after Islamic extremists killed 30 people at a downtown restaurant that is popular with foreigners.
Asante Kotoko forward Yakubu Mohammed says he is not getting carried away by his two goals against Liberty Professionals over the weekend.
Yakubu, was the hero as the Porcupine Warriors begun life under their Croatian coach with a victory.
'I think that winning is very important but credit should be given to the entire team as we look forward to a good season,' Yakubu Mohammed said
'I think very well that I need to continue getting better and getting my career back on track.'
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Paying tribute to the favorite fruit of summer, the city of Luling hosts its 64th annual Watermelon Thump June 22 - 25. Downtown Luling puts on its festival hat as seed spitters, melon eaters and fun seekers of all ages gather to celebrate the delicious, nutritious, and auspicious watermelon. The Thump features musical entertainment, great food, fun events, a spectacular parade, unique exhibitors, and a large midway.
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Over 700 attendees participated in Wells of Life’s fourth annual Run4Water fundraiser held in conjunction with Earth Day on Sunday, April 22 at Laguna Niguel Regional Park.
Organizers accomplished their fundraising goal of recruiting 50 teams to fund 40 sustainable water wells for rural communities in Uganda, Africa. The top fundraising team from San Francisco Solano Church, RCIA (The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) in Rancho Santa Margarita raised $30,260.
Run4Water featured 5K and 1K runs/walks, sponsor exhibit booths, giveaways, Tesla auto exhibit, children’s activities and food trucks.
BOSTON (AP) — Reigning New York City Marathon winner Shalane Flanagan will run in Boston next year in a fourth attempt to win her hometown race.
The four-time Olympian and reigning Chicago Marathon champion will be joined on the men’s side by Galen Rupp in a field of elite Americans announced Monday by race sponsor John Hancock. Olympians Desiree Linden, Dathan Ritzenhein, Abdi Abdirahman, Deena Kastor and Molly Huddle also are signed up for the 122nd edition of the world’s oldest annual marathon, which is being held April 16.
Last month, Flanagan became the first American woman to win New York since 1977. No U.S. woman has won Boston since 1985. But last April, the Americans had their best finishes since then, grabbing two of the top four women’s spots and six of the top ten for men.
The United Nations said it will not be "engaged in any way or form" in the process surrounding the independence referendum in Iraq's northern semi-autonomous Kurdish region planned for September.
Last week, the president of the Kurdish region, Masoud Barzani, said the vote, slated for Sept. 25, will determine whether the Kurdish region would secede from Iraq.
The balloting is to be held in three governorates that make up the Kurdish region but also in areas that are contested by both the Kurds and the central government. Those disputed areas have been under the Kurds' control since the 2014 ISIS's onslaught in western and northern Iraq and the withdrawal of security forces from these areas.
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Luis Enrique is the first choice of Arsenal chief Raul Sanllehi
The Spaniard has been out of work since leaving La Liga giants Barcelona last season.
Enrique played for the club for eight years before moving into management.
And nine titles in three seasons at the Nou Camp means the former midfielder is being linked with a number of European heavyweights.
But Enrique is currently the bookies' favourite to take over at the Emirates this summer.
And according to Sky Sports, Sanllehi, who works as head of football relations at Arsenal, is very keen to bring the former Barcelona man to north London.
The maker of the drug Ambien has a message for recently disgraced sitcom star Roseanne Barr… Racism is not a side effect of our drug.
Sanofi is the maker of Ambien. In response to Roseanne’s excuse that Ambien played a role in her racist tweet, the drug maker tweeted: “While all pharmaceutical treatments have side effects, racism is not a known side effect of any Sanofi medication.”
Ambien, also known as Zolpidem, is a sleep medication. People use it to treat insomnia.
Sleeping drugs can cause a host of known side effects, but the maker of Ambien says racism is not one of them, as Roseanne Barr claims. https://t.co/AmmYtQdx87 pic.twitter.com/uIwjjqLvwO — USA TODAY (@USATODAY) May 30, 2018
Is Roseanne helping or hurting her cause in the 24 hours since being fired and having her show canceled?
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Incoming White House press secretary Sean Spicer is defending cryptic comments by President-elect Donald Trump that he knows "things that other people don't know" when it comes to allegations of Russian hacking.
Spicer tells Fox News Channel's "Fox & Friends" that Trump is getting national security briefings "on a daily basis" and "there doesn't seem to be conclusive evidence" Russians were behind the hacking of Democratic emails during the election.
Spicer also dismissed on Monday a report released by the FBI and Homeland Security Department supporting the accusations against Russia, calling it a "how-to" manual on basic cybersecurity for Democrats.
In an interview on NBC's "Today Show," Spicer said President Barack Obama only punished Russia after Democrat Hillary Clinton lost the election and that the recent sanctions were politically motivated.
LONDON, May 31 (Reuters) - British house prices rose more weakly than expected in May, figures from mortgage lender Nationwide showed on Thursday, the latest sign of how the country's housing market has slowed since the 2016 Brexit vote.
House prices were up by 2.4 percent in the year to May, down from a rise of 2.6 percent in April. It was a smaller increase than the median forecast of a 3.0 percent rise in a Reuters poll of economists.
Prices fell by 0.2 percent from April, the third time this year that they have declined on a monthly basis, the figures from Nationwide showed. (Writing by William Schomberg; Editing by Mark Potter)
Buffalo, NY Plans were shown to the Buffalo Planning Board Monday for the Explore & More Children's Museum. Architects say it will be on the corner side of the west canal.
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AcroCadabra is an acrobatic and dance act that incorporates magic and illusion.
The group, made up of 33 schoolchildren from Spotlight Stage School in Birmingham, feature in the live semi-finals for Britain's Got Talent.
If the dream of winning comes true, they hope to put the prize money towards entering next year's Dance World Cup.
The former Bishop Kearney star will graduate from Fordham on May 20, then play his final college basketball season at Connecticut next year as a graduate transfer. Jeff DiVeronica
The lawsuit was filed on behalf of Tario Anderson, who has autism, after he was shocked with a taser by police more than two years ago. Anderson's mother filed a grievance with police following the incident after she said police shocked her adult son with a stun gun and arrested him on Christmas Eve in 2014.
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Gratitude is the best of virtues and ingratitude, the worst of vices.
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JAKARTA, April 10 Indonesia's retail sales in February grew 3.7 percent from a year earlier, a slower pace than in January, a survey by Bank Indonesia (BI) showed on Monday.
January annual retail sales rose 6.3 percent.
The central bank said decreased buying of food and non-food items weakened the growth rate in February.
The survey of 700 retailers in 10 major cities predicted that March annual retail sales growth would be 2.6 percent, due to further weakening in sales of food and non-food items.
Survey respondents felt that price pressures were expected to increase in the next three months.
They also predicted retail sales will increase in May in line with increasing demand ahead of the Muslim fasting month, which begins in late May. (Reporting by Nilufar Rizki; Editing by Richard Borsuk)
Hearing the name New Edition is likely to conjure a lot of thoughts. Bobby Brown, those sweet dance moves, and the recent BET biopic to name but a few. Usually not too high on that list is the fact that they’re from Boston, but New Edition’s Boston roots run deep. So when they filmed a music video in Los Angeles with the Lakers during the height of the 1980s Celtics/Lakers rivalry, it was quite a shock to their hometown supporters. Find out how it happened, and how an assist from Michael Jackson ensured that New Edition stayed a band long enough to even get to that point.
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Rondo tallied seven points (3-10 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 0-1 FT), 13 assists, seven rebounds and four steals in 34 minutes during Friday's 114-100 victory over Oklahoma City.
Rondo played in 34 minutes Friday, his highest since back in December. He also recorded his first double-digit assist game since January 8 against the Pistons. He has seen his playing time take a hit over the last few games, eclipsing 20 minutes in only one of his previous five games. He is a risky player to own in standard formats due to his inconsistent playing time but can be a difference maker in the assists category when afforded the opportunity.
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E! News can exclusively announce that Khloe Kardashian's inspirational series Revenge Body With Khloe Kardashian will be returning for a second season with eight all-new episodes and even more motivational comeback stories!
The upcoming season will feature a longer period of time for the makeovers and a fresh batch of participants hoping to transform physically and mentally and confront the negative influences in their lives. With Khloe's guidance and the help of Hollywood's elite celebrity trainers, stylists and beauty gurus, the men and women will have that extra encouragement and support to reinvent themselves from the inside out.
"I am so happy to have the opportunity to help people who are determined to make a change by allowing us to share in their personal struggles," host and executive producer Khloe said. "I'm proud to be part of their journey and contribute to each one of them gaining more strength, stamina, style and swagger."
LeBron James questioned whether the Cavaliers would make the playoffs, he said in an interview Wednesday with ESPN's Rachel Nichols.
James pondered the thought during December and January when the Cavs lost nine of 12 games.
"It was at points where, 'OK, will the Cavs even make the playoffs?' " James told Nichols. "And I was like, 'OK, I am not settling for that conversation — now that is just ridiculous. Now I have got to get into the postseason.' "
In the interview, James admitted that he did call management to ask that Kyrie Irving not be traded to the Celtics — a blockbuster deal that altered the state of the Cleveland team.
He also said "we're going to see" to questions on if his relationship with Cavs owner Dan Gilbert impacts his upcoming free agency decision.
The Cavaliers take on the Warriors in Game 1 on Thursday at 9 p.m.
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Virginia set to expand Medicaid after state Senate gives approval, ending yearslong partisan battle.
Damon and Affleck's production co. to adopt inclusion riders The move came a week after Frances McDormand sparked interest and support for the term.
'Sorry' does not exist in the #MeToo era In the midst of yet another celebrity scandal — this time Ryan Seacrest, not just a red carpet but a multipronged empire at stake — one thing has become clear:...
Ben and Casey Affleck's dad blames Hollywood for their troubles Patriarch Timothy Affleck said the entertainment industry is the cause of his son's problems.
Ben Affleck leaves rehab for Christmas Affleck was released from rehab for a short time so that he and ex Jennifer Garner could celebrate Christmas with their kids.
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Wheeler Brown is reportedly out as Jackson State’s athletic director, according to the Clarion-Ledger.
Here it is – Wheeler Brown out as JSU ADhttps://t.co/1GfFz4W1qr — Tyler Cleveland (@TylerCleveland) December 11, 2017
WJTV 12 reached Brown via phone on Monday. He said he is “technically” still the athletic director at Jackson State. When asked if he used that word due to severance details still being worked out, he said he could not answer that question.
A Jackson State spokesperson said JSU does not comment on personnel matters.
Brown has been leading the JSU athletic department for two years. In that time, he hired Tony Hughes as the Tigers’ football coach. Jackson State is 6-16 in two seasons under Hughes.
Back in June, Jackson State also decided to suspend its golf programs for two years.
The Tolar Lady Rattlers volleyball team won five games at the Clifton tournament this weekend.
Tolar swept all five of their wins, and lost just three sets all weekend. The Lady Rattlers lost to Reicher Catholic, a Waco school, in 2-1 and 2-0 defeats.
The Lady Rattlers’ next game is at Hico on Tuesday. They’ll compete in the Glen Rose Tournament next weekend.
I saw my dream walking
I heard my dream talking
I woke up and forgot my dream
I’m sorry now ‘cause we would’ve been a team
I walked downtown and moped around
I couldn’t get started – lost love, not found
I sat in the park and tried to daydream
Soon it was dark and I saw a moonbeam
I wandered on home sad and alone
I had no love – my heart a stone
I fell into bed but I couldn’t sleep
I woke up early and began to weep
I walked outside and saw my dream walking
She took my arm and we started talking
A hungry suspect will get a chance to sample jail food after fraudulently using a stolen debit card to buy a takeout meal at a Denny's restaurant, Fresno police said. Detectives arrested Hector Gonzalez, 31, of Fresno, on Tuesday morning as he picked up a takeout meal that he had ordered online.
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Our period of active weather will yield one more Alert Day for Thursday. We're expecting a line of strong to severe thunderstorms to develop and push across the Tri-State with the threat of damaging winds and large hail. The Storm Prediction Center has expanded the slight risk zone to include much of the lower Ohio Valley: With dew points in the upper 60's and lower 70's, there will be abundant moisture to fuel the storms. Early sunshine will drive temperatures in...
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Media headlines about Waste Management have trended somewhat negative on Monday, according to Alpha One Sentiment Analysis. The research group, a subsidiary of Accern, rates the sentiment of media coverage by analyzing more than twenty million blog and news sources in real-time.
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Long Beach Fire Capt. David Rosa, who was killed in the line of duty on June 25, was honored during a memorial service Tuesday at the Long Beach Convention Center.
Officials expected about 8,000 people to attend the service.
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Conor Wyer and Dalton Denney paired up to complete the best night of Clinton summer baseball (6-6 overall) to date ...
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BERLIN — Bayern Munich continued its march to a record-extending sixth consecutive Bundesliga title with a 2-0 win at Mainz on Saturday.
Second-placed Bayer Leverkusen was held 0-0 at Freiburg, and Schalke lost 2-1 at home to relegation-threatened Werder Bremen, as Bayern increased its already commanding lead to 18 points after 21 games.
Franck Ribery scored with Bayern's first effort on goal after a half-hour when Mats Hummels and Sandro Wagner made way to allow his shot from a half-cleared corner fly inside the post.
The French winger was mobbed by teammates in celebration. Ribery's contract with Bayern is up at the end of the season.
James Rodriguez made it 2-0 before the break, taking Corentin Tolisso's cross on his chest and sending the ball inside the right post.
Another win ensured Bayern coach Jupp Heynckes improved his record to 18 wins in 19 games across all competitions since returning for a fourth stint in charge in October.
Five people are displaced after two separate fires broke out at a home in Redwood City between Friday afternoon and Saturday morning, according to a fire spokesman. Around 4:40 p.m. on Friday, firefighters responded to reports that a home was on fire at 101 Hyde St., Battalion Chief Mike O'Leary said.
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The Fairfield County Coroner says a Spartanburg man died when an all-terrain-vehicle he was riding overturned while trying to cross a rain-swollen creek.
The victim was identified as 35-year-old Steven Bradford Armfield of Spartanburg. He drowned on April 5 when he became trapped under his vehicle.
The coroner says the accident occurred at Carolina Adventure World in Great Falls. The information released by the coroner did not specify when the accident occurred.
The coroner's office is investigating the accident along with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources.
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Buy Photo Young cannabis seedlings sit on display in the showroom of the Buds & Roses dispensary in Studio City, California. (Photo: ANTHONY PLASCENCIA/THE STAR)Buy Photo
Many thanks to the scores of Fillmore residents who spoke out loudly at the City Council meeting in opposition to the proposed 20-acre medical marijuana cultivation industry facility that wanted to come to our town.
And thanks to council members Carrie Broggie, Diane McCall, Tim Holmgren and Mark Austin for recognizing the serious issues that would arise had the ban on marijuana facilities been lifted.
After a year-and-a-half of discussion, and in spite of tremendous outside pressure, we remain the last, best small town.
Lynne Brooks, Fillmore
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MOSCOW, March 19 (Reuters) - Russian energy company Rosneft on Monday reported a fourth-quarter net profit of 100 billion roubles ($1.74 billion), nearly double its year-earlier result and in line with analyst forecasts in a Reuters poll.
It said its liquid hydrocarbon production reached 56.51 million tonnes, raising its full-year output by 7.3 percent to 225.5 million tonnes, or 4.53 million barrels per day.
Fourth-quarter earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) rose to 393 billion roubles on revenue of 1.7 trillion roubles.
U.S. airline passenger complaints jump 70 percent in April
WASHINGTON, June 14 The U.S. Department of Transportation on Wednesday said airline passenger complaints jumped by 70 percent in April after a series of high-profile incidents including the removal of a passenger from a United Airlines flight.
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Five people were killed when a bakkie and a BMW collided on the N4 in Rustenburg late on Friday night‚ paramedics said.
ER24 spokesman Werner Vermaak said that when paramedics from ER24 and other services arrived on the scene shortly after 11pm they found the BMW “ripped into several pieces”.
“The bakkie was found several metres away with severe damage. It is believed that the BMW had six occupants at the time of the collision. Two women and three men succumbed to their injuries prior to paramedics’ arrival on scene. They were all declared dead‚” Vermaak said.
“A 23-year-old man was found on the scene with minor to moderate injuries. He indicated to paramedics that he was the front passenger in the BMW. Paramedics assessed him‚ but he later declined to be transported to hospital.
“The driver of the bakkie was treated and assessed by another service on scene and later transported to a nearby hospital‚” Vermaak added.
davey37 wrote: Obviously Moors is a blow but tbh I don't see the fuss over Springer.
Just appears steady to me but prone to drop the ball at least once a game and doesn't seem to possess an offload.
He can offload, but it's about doing it at the right time. Had some niggling injuries and has been in and out of the side. When he does next feature for us, he needs to prove a point and have a big game. Moors and Cook are big loses but Sneyd is for you , hopefully both sides can avoid a big injury list for the rest of the season and perhaps there might be a final between us in October.
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GPL India Finds its Exclusive Skill Game Partner with PokerStars India GPL India Season 1 qualifiers will be held online on the PokerStars India client from May. Share:
The Global Player League, formally the Global Poker League, has teamed up with India’s Sachiko Gaming, the local operator of PokerStars India, to create a team-based poker league with the aim to promote poker as a mind sport.
The announcement came just a few days after PokerStars.IN officially launched.
“We are excited to have partnered with the largest poker brand in the world to bring our unique and leading league format in India,” said Alex Dreyfus, founder of Mediarex Sports & Entertainment, the parent company of the GPL, to GLaws.in. “We hope to offer a unique experience to the poker communities and help building creative content promoting this skill game and sport.”
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Monthly stand up show in the east end in which comics perform material about being a parent, not wanting to be a parent, having parents, being a kid and being a parent to pets. Featuring Ryan Belleville, Sandra Carusi, Melody Johnson, Natalie Norman, Ian Sirota, Pat Thornton performance by "So Embarrassing " Hosted by Erin Keaney 8 pm (doors 7 pm). $15.
U.S. builders broke ground on fewer homes in March, but the pace of construction so far this year remains stronger than in 2016.
The Commerce Department says housing starts fell 6.8 percent last month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.22 million. The setback came after strong gains in a warmer-than-usual February. Groundbreakings on new homes are 8.1 percent higher through the first three months of this year compared with 2016.
More Americans are seeking new homes as job security has improved with low unemployment. Rising housing starts suggest higher sales, but the construction has not overcome a dwindling supply of new and existing homes.
Building permits — an indicator of future home construction — rose 3.6 percent in March to an annual rate of 1.26 million.
Apr 1, 2017; Key Biscayne, FL, USA; Johanna Konta of Great Britain serves against Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark (not pictured) in the women's singles championship of the 2017 Miami Open at Crandon Park Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
British number one Johanna Konta has withdrawn from this week's Volvo Car Open in Charleston, South Carolina, citing a right shoulder injury.
Konta, winner of the weekend's Miami Open, would have been the number two seed in the WTA event.
"I was battling a slight shoulder injury and sickness during Miami which has taken hold," Konta said in a statement.
Konta, the world number seven, won the biggest title of her career when she beat Caroline Wozniacki 6-4 6-3 in the Miami final on Saturday.
American Madison Keys is the Charleston event's top seed.
(Reporting by Gene Cherry in Salvo, North Carolina, editing by Pritha Sarkar)
The Penticton Speedway is getting cleaned up after a mudslide.
Owner Johnny Aantjes said a large area of a slope above the track gave way, taking out trees and displacing water near the tailgating area which then flooded into the tailgate section and on to the racetrack.
READ MORE: Landslide threat in Okanagan forces evacuation orders
Aantjes said on Tuesday morning, there was basically a stream running through the racetrack but the business has since been able to divert the water away from the track.
He doesn’t believe the track suffered permanent damage from the slide but the business is still cleaning up.
READ MORE: Landslide closes West Bench Hill Road in Penticton
Aantjes believes he will be able to get the site cleaned up in time for the speedway’s next scheduled event on Sunday.
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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — SpaceX is about to launch a few tons of research to the International Space Station — plus ice cream.
An unmanned Falcon 9 rocket is scheduled to blast off at 12:31 p.m. Monday from Florida’s Kennedy Space Center.
Experiments make up most of the 6,400 pounds of cargo. That includes 20 mice. The Dragon capsule is also doubling as an ice cream truck this time. There was extra freezer space, so NASA packed little cups of vanilla, chocolate and birthday cake ice cream for the station’s crew of six, as well as ice cream candy bars. Those treats should be especially welcomed by U.S. astronaut Peggy Whitson, in orbit since November.
As usual on these cargo flights, SpaceX will try to land its leftover booster back at Cape Canaveral.
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The Coventry Telegraph podcast 'While We Sing Together' has released a ninth episode discussing all things Coventry City.
This week, Sky Blues reporter Andy Turner is joined by former City striker Dele Adebola to dissect all the latest issues and talking points at the club, as well as the highlights in his playing career.
The 42-year-old continued playing until he was 38, and the former Coventry City forward discusses his experiences in the game, as well as his deadly partnership with Robbie Fowler at schoolboy level.
You can listen to the latest episode below, or visit our audiBoom page here
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Two Pierre women face drug related charges after an incident with police Friday night.
According to the Pierre Police Department, officers arrived at a residence in the 400 Block of N. Highland Avenue where they made contact with 27-year-old Brandi Debolt and 37-year-old Martha Anders.
Anders was charged with Distributing/Manufacturing of a Controlled Drug, Ingesting or Inhaling a Substance to Become Intoxicated, Ingestion of controlled drug or substance, felony, Inhabiting a Room Knowing Drugs are Kept or Used There, Maintaining a Place Where Drugs are Kept, Sold or Used,
Possession/Distribution of Drugs in a Drug Free Zone, Possession of a Controlled Drug or Substance, Possession of Marijuana 2 oz. or less and Possession or Use of Drug Paraphernalia.
Debolt was charged with Ingesting or Inhaling a Substance to Become Intoxicated, Ingestion of controlled drug or substance, felony, and Possession of Marijuana 2 oz. or less.
Both Debolt and Anders were transported to the Hughes County Jail.
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GIBSON CITY — Ryan Tompkins, head coach of the Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley High School varsity boys basketball team, was one of 82 coaches selected by the Illinois Baseball Coaches Association for the Coaches of the Year award for high school boys basketball.
Aaron Robbins, the seventh-grade head girls basketball coach at Tri-Point Junior High School, was one of 37 coaches selected for the IBCA’s Coaches of the Year award for junior high school girls basketball.
“French-speaking Africans have settled and opened businesses on and around West 116th Street since the 1980s, with Petit Senegal lending the bustling thoroughfare a distinctly international air with passers-by in flowing boubous, shops selling phone cards for cheap calls to Africa, and Franco-African restaurants and vegetable stands offering tropical products like hot peppers, plantain and palm oil. But since the 1990s, a small French expat community, attracted by the romanticism of Harlem, its strong sense of community and colorful history, as well as by comparatively lower real estate prices, has sprung up, and, inevitably, so have French restaurants.”
The 2018 NBA All-Star Game returned to Los Angeles this weekend for the first time since 2011. The game featuring LeBron James and Stephen Curry is expected to attract a large number of celebrities to Staples Center.
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ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) Washington Capitals forward Nathan Walker is set to become the first Australian player to dress in an NHL game when he makes his debut Saturday night against the Montreal Canadiens.
Walker grew up in Sydney after he and his family emigrated from the United Kingdom when he was 2. After his brother Ryan was exposed to the sport, it became clear Nathan had pro potential and he moved to the Czech Republic at age 13 to play minor and then junior hockey.
The Capitals made Walker the first Australian selected in the NHL draft when they took him in the third round in 2014. After a few seasons in the minors, the 23-year-old developed into a strong penalty killer and earned a spot on Washington’s season-opening roster.
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He isnt due to return to the basketball court for a while yet but the Warriors two-time MVP appears to be keeping himself fit.
Curry flashed some good signs on Sunday as well when he was seen walking through the teams practice facility without a protective boot on his sprained right ankle.
After Mondays shootaround, forward Kevin Durant took a positive outlook on Currys absence.
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For him to get a couple weeks of rest I think will be good for him down the stretch and for us, just getting us to refocus, Durant said. Sometimes when were down 10 to 12 points early in the game and we know could just click it on and defensively get stops, then come back on the offensive end and rely on Steph and Klay [Thompson] to knock down threes and get us back in the game. We dont have that now so we have to start with a different energy level and focus level.
Curry will be re-evaluated Dec. 19.
Traffic is being held in both directions on the A50 this evening due to a lorry fire.
According to traffic information company Inrix, the A50 at Uttoxeter is completely closed as a "precaution".
A spokesman for the service said: "The road is closed between Ashbourne Road at the Little Chef roundabout and Blythe Bridge Roundabout - between the Shell garage and the McDonald's due to a broken down lorry.
"The lorry is smoking suspiciously and traffic is being held as a precaution."
One motorist has tweeted this picture from the scene:
We will provide the latest updates on this incident as we get more information.
May 2 U.S. agricultural trader Archer Daniels Midland Co on Tuesday reported a 47 percent jump in first-quarter profit, as higher U.S. exports of corn and soybeans boosted volumes and margins.
Net profit attributable to ADM rose to $339 million, or 59 cents per share, in the quarter ended March 31, from $230 million, or 39 cents a share, a year earlier.
Revenue rose to $14.99 billion from $14.38 billion. (Reporting by Siddharth Cavale in Bangalore and Karl Plume in Chicago; Editing by Sai Sachin Ravikumar)
I have been of the opinion that everyone is entitled to courtesy but respect has to be earned. Respect can be limited. The mental power of a person may be respected even though the person’s moral values may not be worthy of respect. What is disguised as respect for physical power, may only be fear of harm.
Currently there is a movement in the National Football League demanding respect for its highly paid players. This is while players are refusing to show respect for the National Anthem or the American Flag, both of which are symbols of the sacrifices made by others to create and protect the United States of America.
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ALCESTER has its fair share of litter problems, but thanks to the Litter Free Alcester group of volunteers they have people prepared to do something about it.
Litter Free Alcester will begin the 2017 Spring Clean at the Jubilee Centre, off St Faith’s Road, Alcester on 4th March at 10 am to 12 noon. They are hoping that as many volunteers as possible will come and join them and that the rest of the community gets the message that dropping litter is ‘simply not on’.
Susan Juned, spokesperson from the group said: “This clean-up will show others that we care about the future of our local environment. What is good about working together like this is it creates a sense of community and shows our pride in Alcester.”
The Litter Free Alcester clean up takes place at:
Location: Jubilee Centre, St Faith’s Road, Alcester
Date: March 4th 2017
Time: 10 am to 12 noon
Discussions around the state of airports in Africa have been on the front burner. But how much work needs to be done for the continent’s airports to match up to global standards? Engineer Saleh Dunoma; MD-CEO, Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria and Ali Tounsi; Secretary General, Airports Council International Africa joined CNBC Africa to discuss the state of airport infrastructure in Africa.
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Two men have been arrested in the Omagh area in connection with suspected terrorism offences.
The 46 and 23 year old men were arrested this morning on suspicion of offences under the Public Processions Act & Section 13 of the Terrorism Act.
The arrests are part of an ongoing investigation into an unnotified parade in the Lurgan area on April 15th 2017.
Both men are currently helping Police with their enquiries.
It may have been a lifeless, 30-10, loss to the New York Jets, but analyst Matt Sabuda says the season-ending game does produce a positive development: the Bills improved their draft position to tenth overall. However, Sabuda continues to doubt if the organization will make the changes necessary for future success.
Analyst Matt Sabuda discusses the Buffalo Bills during WBFO's Beyond the Playbook.
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You probably know David Koechner from his role in the well-known movie Anchorman. This weekend his comedy tour makes a stop at the Improv.
WEST HARRISON, Ind. (AP) Authorities say a man is dead after his all-terrain vehicle rolled and landed on top of him in southeastern Indiana.
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources says 46-year-old Daniel Woolwine of Guilford was pronounced dead Sunday afternoon at Mercy Hospital in Harrison, Ohio. The accident happened in West Harrison, Indiana, which is in Dearborn County on the state line with Ohio.
Authorities say Woolwine was checking targets and target practicing when he traversed an embankment in the ATV. Investigators say the ATV rolled, ejected Woolwine and then landed on him. Authorities say two witnesses found him trapped and called emergency responders when they couldn’t free him.
An autopsy is scheduled later this week. Authorities don’t suspect speed, alcohol or other substances were factors in the accident.
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The University of South Carolina has re-opened Gambrell Hall following a death investigation.
Details remain extremely limited, but the Columbia Police Department says it's due to an isolated incident that poses no threat to students.
University officials are not releasing any other information. Classes in the school, however, remain canceled for the rest of the day.
USC police referred questions to a school spokesman, who said he could not provide details but said SLED is leading the investigation. Spokesman Jeff Stensland said there is no danger to students.
SLED spokeswoman Kathryn Richardson said agents and crime scene investigators are at the building.
Coroner Gary Watts said he did not have details but expected to have more information later Friday.
Gambrell Hall houses USC's history department.
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The final instalment of an experimental theatre collaboration between performance label internil, Theaterdiscounter, Moran Sanderovich and Brandon Miller sees actors and audience stranded in a dystopian European future, looking back at how things fell apart.
Two lanes are shutdown on Dorchester Road while North Charleston emergency crews work an accident, according to dispatch.
The accident occurred just before 4 p.m. in the 9000 bock of Dorchester Road near Cannondale Drive.
Two westbound lanes, heading towards Ladson Road, are currently closed, dispatch said.
This is a developing story. Check back for details.
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Group formed to oppose question that would lower sales tax
BOSTON (AP) — A group has formed to oppose a ballot question that would lower the Massachusetts sales tax from 6.25 percent to 5 percent.
The group Save Our Public Services said it registered with state election officials Monday. The group includes unions, business leaders, religious congregations and social service advocates.
Organizers say the question could decrease state revenues by more than $1 billion annually.
The ballot question is backed by local retailers who say the measure would not only help store owners, but also benefit seniors and low-income families.
Retailers say they're struggling from competition from New Hampshire, which has no sales tax, and from online sellers, many of which don't collect sales taxes.
The question would also require the state to designate a weekend each August as a sales-tax free weekend.
Editor’s note: This article is part of an ongoing series of reprints of historic Catalina Islander articles. This article was the second of two published in 1924 that questioned the commitment to sportsmanship of author and pioneer angler Zane Grey after he wrote an article advocating a stronger line for catching certain fish. It was originally published Wednesday, Jan. 26, 1924.
In a nailbiting finish St Ronan’s College, Lurgan beat St Mary’s College. Magherafelt to win the MacRory Cup this afternoon.
In their first year reaching the MacRory Cup final, the Lurgan team played an amazing match, outclassing the Magherafelt side.
The final score at the Athletic Grounds in Armagh was 1-9 to 1-7.
Rioghan Meehan was deservedly crowned Man of the Match.
Hundreds of St Ronan’s College supporters flooded onto the pitch to celebrate an amazing win.
Congratulations to all involved. A magnificent achievement.
Candlelight vigil for Binghamton University stabbing victim
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (AP) — A candlelight vigil will be held at Binghamton University to remember the freshman who was stabbed to death in a dormitory last week.
The Press and Sun-Bulletin reports that the vigil Monday night is being organized by 19-year-old Joao Souza's fraternity, Zeta Psi. Candles will be passed out to participants and remembrance balloons will be released by fraternity members.
Souza was stabbed to death Sunday night, April 15. A fellow student was arrested a day later after a large manhunt.
SCHUYLERVILLE, N.Y. (AP) — A new fight is simmering over General Electric’s legacy of toxic pollution as the company seeks to close the books on a $1.7 billion cleanup of the upper Hudson River.
The focus now is whether children are safe playing in parks and backyards that are prone to frequent flooding.
GE has agreed to spend $20 million testing soil in the river’s flood plain along the stretch of river where it completed dredging contaminated sediment in 2015.
It will likely be at least five years before it has an agreement with the Environmental Protection Agency on how to address flood plain contamination.
Officials in the village of Schuylerville don’t want to wait that long. They’re asking EPA to order cleanup now of a canal left out of the river dredging.
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CEDAR PARK, Texas (KXAN) — A Cedar Park father is grieving the loss of his son, a student at Cedar Park middle school, who recently took his own life.
The family of 12-year-old Mitchel Pearce, a seventh grader at Cedar Park Middle School who would have turned 13 next month, were at an event to take a closer look at mental health of teenagers, Monday night.
Dozens gathered in Cedar Park to learn more after Leander ISD parents told us there’s been a trend of students committing suicide during the school year.
On the outside, they say everything looked right. He was in the band and doing well in his classes, as well as being smart — being able to solve a Rubik’s cube in seconds.
Pearce’s family say he struggled with feeling wanted after his parents’ divorce. “We don’t want to jump to any finger pointing of any sort,” Don Pearce, his father, said.
His family doesn’t believe he was being bullied, but they’re not completely sure.
Watch KXAN’s Erin Cargile’s full story on KXAN News Today.
Country superstar Alan Jackson is coming to Pittsburgh!
The “Honky Tonk Highway Tour” is coming to PPG Paints Arena on Saturday, March 24th.
Tickets for the concert go on sale Friday, December 15 at 12:00pm.
You can get tickets early during the presale which takes place on Thursday, December 14th from 10am to 10pm. Use the password: JUKEBOX
Netflix deal receives rough reception among Canadian cultural leaders
There is a saying at Netflix Inc. that the company makes “content for people, not quotas.”
This core philosophy has placed the streaming service in direct conflict with major parts of Canada’s cultural industries, which have worked for decades with strict rules and regulations that include quotas for Canadian content. In short order, Netflix’s promised $500-million investment has exposed a culture clash in the country’s creative community.
#Breaking Sources close to investigation tell me 2 DPD officers shot, a male and female. They stopped suspect for outstanding warrants outside Home Depot. He pulled gun and shot male officer in the back of head and female officer in face. Both gravely injured, one resuscitated. pic.twitter.com/hula4KgKq1
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Alan Dershowitz, the lawyer and academic, has revealed he has been "shunned" by former friends on Martha's Vineyard because of his defence of President Donald Trump.
The 73-year-old former Harvard Law professor claims liberal elites have closed ranks to exclude him from their social circles on the wealthy Massachusetts island because of his defence of the president's civil liberties.
Mr Dershowitz, who famously defended OJ Simpson, has been a vocal critic of the decision to appoint a special counsel to investigate the US president for possible Russian collusion in the 2016 election.
He has also defended Mr Trump against claims he should be investigated for obstruction of justice as well as suggestions that the president should be impeached.
Despite voting for Hillary Clinton, the Democratic rival, instead of Mr Trump and donating money to her campaign, Mr Dershowitz claims as a result of his recent comments some of his old friends" were "trying to ban me from their social life".
On March 18, 2018, Candi Cummins (nee Hecht), beloved wife of Harvey J. Cummins; devoted mother of Michael Aron (Alisa) Cummins and Marni Lynn (Ronnie) Chaidez; cherished daughter of the late Betty and Leon Hecht; adored sister of Elinor Rosen and the late Joan Zigler; dear sister-in-law of Sonny Zigler; loving grandmother of Jordan Alexandra Cummins, Riley Madison Cummins, Bradley Shane Massegee, Brooke Ashley Massegee and Brenden Tyler Swope. Services at SOL LEVINSON & BROS., INC., 8900 Reisterstown Road, at Mount Wilson Lane, on Thursday, March 22, at 2 p.m. Interment at Oheb Shalom Memorial Park, Berrymans Lane. Please omit flowers. Contributions in her memory may be sent to Roskamp Institute, 2040 Whitfield Ave., Sarasota, FL 34243. In mourning at 12205 Summer Sky Path, Clarksville, MD 21029.
“The resignation of national security adviser Michael Flynn did little to calm the chaos at the White House, where staff spent Tuesday scrambling to deflect blame for the rising scandal about Flynn’s contacts with Russian officials—including who knew what about the conversations and when,” Politico reports.
“Other ongoing controversies intruded on the White House’s ability to impose its own narrative on the Flynn situation, adding to the sense of confusion in Trump’s Washington.”
For members: Some Questions Surrounding Flynn’s Resignation
ATHENS – Greek police are probing an explosion of dynamite outside the home of a man who had been jailed in Germany for tobacco smuggling, the state news agency ANA-MPA said.
It happened in the northern suburb of Ano Liosia around 4 a.m. on Jan. 2 and police were reportedly looking into the background of the 70-year-old man who was not at home at the time.
Reports said the explosion damaged the front entrance of the detached home on Sina Street, blowing out neighbors’ windows and damage property and a few parked cars but without causing any injuries.
Police arriving at the scene of the blast questioned a security guard – a family relation of the owner – who claimed that he did not see the perpetrators, and found that the power had been cut, immobilizing the security camera, the news agency added.
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Baku. 14 September. REPORT.AZ/ Sections and supply vessels of "Veliky Ustyug" small missile ship of the Russian Flotilla have conducted about 50 military exercises in the Caspian Sea.
Report informs citing the RIA Novosti, Chief of Russia's Southern Military District press service, Colonel Vadim Astafyev said.
According to him, the ships sailed nearly 1,8 thousand km during 14 days in the Caspian Sea and about 50 ships took part in the drills.
Astafyev said that exercises will end on September 25.
Home Indiana Otwell Miller Students Spending First Week Of School In Nearby Churches August 14th, 2017 Britney Taylor Indiana Pinterest
It’s the first day of school for students at the new Otwell Miller Academy Charter School. However, students won’t actually be in the school.
The first day for the charter school was supposed to be August 9th, but because of construction delays, students will spend the first week of school in nearby churches.
This should give contractors enough time to finish construction on the building.
Students are asked to pack their lunches since the school lunch program will not begin until October 1st.
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One man was injured by gunfire in a shooting that took place near the LAPD's 77th Division station in South Los Angeles.The shooting was reported just after 4 p.m. near the station, located at 7600 S. Broadway.There was one male victim at the scene, described as conscious and breathing but suffering from a gunshot wound.Three male suspects who appeared to be teenagers were seen running from the scene.Police are investigating.
ATHENS, Ga. — Georgia junior linebacker Natrez Patrick could be facing a four-game suspension following his second arrest on marijuana charges in three years.
According to the Athens-Clarke County jail report, Patrick was arrested Thursday night on a misdemeanour charge of possession of less than one ounce of marijuana. He also was charged with “prohibited stopping, standing or parking.” He was released about an hour later after posting bond.
Patrick was suspended for one game against Kentucky as a freshman in 2015 following his first arrest on marijuana charges. According to the Georgia student-athlete handbook, a player can be suspended four games for a second marijuana violation.
Patrick is tied for third with 17 tackles for No. 5 Georgia, which plays at Vanderbilt on Saturday.
Georgia had no immediate comment on the arrest.
Mohamed Salah has been unstoppable for Liverpool this term
That is the view of Sky Sports pundit Ryan Mason.
Salah joined Liverpool from Roma for £39million last summer and at the time, there were question marks over whether or not he would make an impact following a failed spell previously in the Premier League with Chelsea.
However, the Egyptian star has been sensational, scoring 36 goals in all competitions this season.
The 25-year-old, who scored four in the 5-0 win over Watford last weekend, has been the key component of the Reds' lethal attack involving Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane.
Trump Jr. Rips Into Hollywood Hypocrisy: “Maybe They’ll Finally End Their BS Lectures…”
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Weinstein, the powerful movie mogul and Democratic megadonor, is facing decades of allegations of sexual harassment and assault by women ranging from famous actresses to television journalists.
“Maybe Hollywood will finally end their BS lectures & go back to doing what they do best … pretending to be something they’re not. Oh wait,” Trump Jr. wrote on Wednesday.
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Special Counsel Robert Mueller has reportedly subpoenaed the Trump Organization to turn over documents related to Russia; chief intelligence correspondent Catherine Herridge reports from Capitol Hill.
Washington Wizards forward Otto Porter has played at an All-Star level this season, which could cause the Brooklyn Nets to pursue him in the summer. For a few years, fans grew accustomed to seeing Otto Porter sit on Randy Wittman 's bench as depleted veterans got the nod ahead of the developing forward.
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KAWKAWLIN TWP, MI -- Police are investigating a pair of suspicious deaths in Bay County.
Sheriff Troy R. Cunningham said the deaths were reported shortly before noon on Friday, Oct. 6. Responding deputies discovered the bodies of a man and a woman inside a Kawkawlin Township home.
As of 4 p.m., several police cars at a home in the 2000 block of Lebourdais Road, east of M-13.
Cunningham could not provide additional details, but said the public does not need to be concerned of any safety threat.
ON Monday, (August 14), at 7:50 p.m., the Abbotsford Police Department received a call of a reported shooting. The caller indicated that he was the driver of a black Audi that was southbound on Bradner Road. A southbound suspect vehicle shot at the complainant, striking his vehicle. The complainant was uninjured and made his way to safety before calling police. The caller is in his 40s and not known to police.
APD investigators located shell casings at the scene and shortly thereafter located a vehicle burning on Nathan Avenue. That vehicle matches the general description of the suspect vehicle and is a confirmed stolen BMW from Surrey.
Anyone with information about this incident should contact the Abbotsford Police Department at 604-859-5225 or text them at 222973 (abbypd) or, if you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Part of the A27 has been blocked following a crash involving a car and a motorbike this evening (July 4).
The collision has taken place eastbound at the junction with the A26, near the Southerham roundabout in Lewes.
Traffic is queuing and delays are being reported in the area.
Third Avenue Management announced Monday that it successfully merged two of its mainstay funds, folding the Third Avenue International Value Fund (ticker: TAVIX) into the Third Avenue Value Fund (TAVFX). The enlarged Value fund will be co-managed by Michael Fineman, who ran the fund previously, and Matthew Fine, who helmed the international fund.
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Dozens of activists protested outside the Philadelphia offices of Immigration and Customs Enforcement for what they said was the arrest of a Latino man in a home raid Tuesday. The New Sanctuary Movement of Philadelphia received a call on its hot line around 4:40 p.m. of ICE agents at a home attempting to make an arrest, said Peter Pedemonti, the group's executive director.
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CAMILLUS, N.Y. (AP) — The 30-year-old upstate New York man who was evicted from his parents’ home says he’s OK being the punchline of jokes as he prepares to move by the legal deadline.
Michael Rotondo was ordered to move out of his parents’ home in Camillus on Friday. The Post-Standard of Syracuse reports Rotondo called 911 on Tuesday, saying a person had called his phone from a restricted number to call him a “loser.”
Rotondo says he spent the weekend getting ready to move by going to Lowe’s to buy boxes for packing. He says he was offered free packing supplies by a good Samaritan, but turned her down — saying it didn’t feel right.
Rotondo says he’ll move everything into a self-storage unit, and then look for a place.
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HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – Gov. Tom Wolf says he met with Lt. Gov. Mike Stack numerous times regarding complaints about Stack’s treatment of state employees. Those complaints are now the focus of a state inspector general’s investigation.
Wolf said Monday he last met with Stack, a fellow Democrat, in mid-March and told him “you need to stop.”
Wolf says he expects a completed report from his inspector general soon.
Stack summoned reporters to his Capitol offices last week to address reports of the investigation into how he and his wife have treated the state police troopers and state workers who guard and serve them.
Stack provided scant details about what he feels he did wrong, but nonetheless acknowledged he had said “things in anger or stress or frustration” that he wishes he hadn’t said.
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How should Jacob Zuma be punished?
I know I’m putting all kinds of carts before all sorts of horses. Zuma might not be found guilty of anything. He might not even go to trial. He might slide out of this as he’s slid out of so many tight spots before.
But let’s just imagine the scene many people have been fantasising about for years: the moment that a judge passes sentence on Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Zuma.
What should the judge say? Social media is full of easy‚ vengeful answers to that question. Tar and feathers! The rack! Hang‚ draw and quarter him! Before Zuma was ousted from power‚ it was not uncommon to see people on social media demanding that “somebody” shoot him. Even the most moderate howls from this mob demand life sentences in dank dungeons.
These responses are medieval in their violence and crudeness.
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I AM concerned that the Education department is not paying hard working teachers who are entitled to the allowances like DSA, Multi-Grade Teaching, Leave Entitlements and etc.
I am challenging the Government and Education Department to restore their entitlements.
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It’s a high cardio dance which originated on both sides of the Atlantic.
SARASOTA – Sarah Glass teaches at Sara Dance Center. And no, she’s not the Sara of this place; she’s taught here around three and a half years.
She’s danced since she was a child and had to pinch pennies to afford it as a kid.
“I did make a lot of my own dresses at the beginning,” Glass says.
Now she teaches in Sarasota, instructing Marco on a dance near to her heart – the jive.
“It just shows this intense joy that you can’t help but smile when you hear the music and you’re dancing to the jive,” she says.
The training program is part of DHR’s strategic initiatives, in line with the Sharjah Age-Friendly Programme, and its commitment to adopt all initiatives that helps in community services. It also addressed various issues related to the retirement phase.
The programme also aims to provide trainees skills on managing their life and professional projects in the post-retirement phase.
Story highlights Three sets of twins were born with this unique set of birth dates this year
The babies were born in California, Arizona and Georgia
(CNN) A good birth story is an enduring piece of family lore that can be trotted out time and time again for birthdays, embarrassing wedding speeches and any given lull at holiday dinners.
Few are as good, though, as this: "Remember when we had twins born in separate YEARS?"
Obviously the possibility comes around every New Year, but this year at least three separate sets of twins came into this world with the honor.
Mazel tov to these families and their new little ones, whose birth dates will undoubtedly frustrate and confuse teachers and friends for years to come.
Sid Khurana is back in Zee TV’s Jamai Raja!
Zee TV’s Jamai Raja’s lead actor Ravi Dubey is set for a power packed culmination.
What are we referring to?
Well, the versatile and multifaceted thespian, who has donned different disguises in the show, will soon turn an oldie in the drama.
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Church members walk neighborhood and pray with residents
JACKSON, Tenn. — A summer tradition for members of Campbell Street Church of Christ continued Wednesday evening.
While school is out for the summer, church members hold the Wednesday prayer meeting at various locations throughout the city instead of in their church building.
This week, the met at Parkview Learning Center on East Chester Street in east Jackson.
Church members started the evening off with a dinner and group prayer at the school. They then took a walk around the neighborhood to talk with people and pray with them.
Next Wednesday, June 21, church members will hold their prayer meeting at Thelma Barker Elementary School on Ashport Road.
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Conn. Urges Court To Drop Tribe's $610M Suit Against State
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 5:49 PM EDT) -- The state of Connecticut has urged a state court to let it reargue the court's decision to keep alive the Schaghticoke Tribal Nation’s $610 million lawsuit seeking compensation for the alleged unconstitutional taking of its land and mismanagement of its funds, sticking with its argument that the nation doesn't have authority to act on behalf of the tribe.
In a motion on Tuesday, the state asked the court to reconsider its refusal to toss the lawsuit, which accuses Connecticut of whittling away the tribe’s reservation from...
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A man who was apparently “fooling around” and riding an escalator rail lost his balance and fell to his death at a Rhode Island mall.
Providence Police Chief Hugh Clements tells WPRO-AM the victim fell one floor, from the escalator at the movie theater level to the food court, at the Providence Place Mall just before 11 p.m. Monday.
Clements says the man lost his balance, fell backward, and hit his head on a table. He suffered “massive injuries” and was pronounced dead at the hospital.
The victim was a 45-year-old Pawtucket man. His name wasn’t immediately released.
Police say the death appears to be accidental, but they’ll review surveillance video.
There have been a handful of deaths at the mall since it opened in 1999, including other people falling from escalators. A man died in 2006 after he jumped between escalators and fell.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP)  Florida's governor has ordered a statue of a Confederate general at the U.S. Capitol to be removed and replaced with one of an African-American woman.
Gov. Rick Scott signed the bill (SB 472) making that step official Monday.
The bill removes a statue of Confederate Gen. Edmund Kirby Smith and replaces it with a statue of Mary McLeod Bethune. She founded a school that would eventually become historically black Bethune-Cookman University in Daytona Beach, Florida.
Bethune's statue would be the first African-American woman in Statuary Hall.
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Congress allows each state two statues in Statuary Hall. Florida's other one is of John Gorrie, whose inventions led to modern-day air conditioning.
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The delegation of the Foreign and European Union Affairs Committee of the Senate of the Republic of Poland led by its Chairman Marek Rocki visited the Tsitsernakaberd Memorial today.
The Polish Senators laid a wreath at the memorial to the Armenian Genocide victims and paid tribute to their memory with a moment of silence.
The guests visited the Armenian Genocide Museum-Institute, watched the exhibitions and left notes in the guestbook.
Offering condolences over the genocide committed against the Armenian nation, Marek Rocki noted that cruel crimes were perpetrated against the Armenian and Polish peoples last century and noted that everything should be done for the younger generation in both countries to be able to peacefully build its future.
“I’m impressed. It’s difficult to come out of here indifferent,” he said.
CNBC’s Meg Tirrell explains how scientists are trying to solve the problems that could lead to a universal flu vaccine.
The state-by-state winning lottery numbers through Monday:
12-18-21-25-28
(twelve, eighteen, twenty-one, twenty-five, twenty-eight)
10-12-14-25-30
(ten, twelve, fourteen, twenty-five, thirty)
8-8-8
(eight, eight, eight)
4-4-4
(four, four, four)
1-2-3-7
(one, two, three, seven)
6-1-1-4
(six, one, one, four)
02-03-07-18-19-25
(two, three, seven, eighteen, nineteen, twenty-five)
8-4-9
(eight, four, nine)
7-4-3-7
(seven, four, three, seven)
AD-QS-9D-2H-6S
(AD, QS, 9D, 2H, 6S)
02-09-10-13-22-29, Doubler: Y
(two, nine, ten, thirteen, twenty-two, twenty-nine; Doubler: Y)
01-05-07-10-22
(one, five, seven, ten, twenty-two)
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1-5-7
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9-7-3-4
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(CNN) Rescuers in Miami are working to pluck construction workers trapped on a piece of dangling scaffolding, video from CNN affiliate WSVN shows.
Both workers were secured by harnesses and ropes when the scaffolding collapsed, WSVN reported, citing Miami-Dade Fire Rescue.
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Tri-Cities divers continue today to search for a missing Hanford High senior who went into the Yakima River on Memorial Day and didn't come up.
Dmetri Kennedy-Woody, 18, was among four people who reportedly jumped off the railroad bridge above the Yakima River near Highway 240 on Memorial Day.
Three of the people made it out of the water near the confluence of the Yakima and Columbia rivers. Kennedy-Woody didn't resurface.
Allen Water Rescue Services was in the water Wednesday searching. The teen's family and friends were also there.
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A vigil was held Tuesday night for the teen who would have graduated next week.
Hillary Clinton reportedly apologised to Barack Obama on election night after the president called her to tell her to concede to Donald Trump.
A new book detailing the dramatic final hours of the Clinton campaign describes how "Obama’s legacy and her dreams of the presidency lay shattered at Donald Trump’s feet".
The Clinton campaign had been confident of victory on the day: almost every poll leading up to the election had the Democrat heading for the White House.
However, the first troubling signs came as early as 7.45pm, when Steve Schale, a Clinton campaign polling analyst, called the Peninsula Hotel in New York - where the Clinton inner circle were huddling - to warn they were going to "come up short" in the key swing state of Florida.
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Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and his partner Lauren Hashian welcomed their second child to the world, Tiana Gia Johnson. The Rock wrote a touching message to Hashian following the delivery, and shared an incredible photo of himself holding his daughter.
Johnson still found time to get a workout in afterward.
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Johnson and Hashian also have a 2-year-old daughter, Jasmine.
OTTAWA — Canada's official Opposition wants a full parliamentary debate on the Liberal government's decision to send a helicopter contingent to support the United Nations peace force in Mali.
The call from the Conservatives came Monday after Canada's defence and foreign affairs ministers confirmed the Liberal government's 12-month commitment to the west African country.
It includes two Chinook helicopters to provide medical evacuations and logistical support and four smaller, armed Griffons to act as armed escorts for the larger transports.
"Mali is a war zone. This is a combat mission," said Conservative defence critic James Bezan, who expressed concern about the potential for Canadian casualties, noting the deaths to date of more than 160 UN peacekeepers in Mali.
Le Cordon Bleu is one of the leading culinary schools in the world. Many of the greatest culinary celebrities such as Julia Child, Mary Berry and Yotam Ottolenghi have passed through the rigour and watchful eye of Master Chefs. Today a range of courses can be studied, from wines and spirits qualifications to a diploma in cuisine, nutrition or pâtisserie, or a one-day gourmet short course.See Le Cordon Bleu food matching guides for Decanter.com below.
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Dimitrov was on the receiving end of a number of underarm serves during his five-set victory against Jared Donaldson at the French Open.
The Bulgarian was caught way beyond the baseline on the first occasion but when Donaldson tried his luck against Dimitrov and won the point.
The tactic is often frowned upon by tennis stars as they feel it is against the spirit of the game - although it is within the rules.
Nadal is notorious for standing way back when returning a serve and Dimitrov thinks it would be a handy tool to use against the world No 1.
P&R lob to Capela causes Billy Donovan to tell Mo Cheeks, "Can't play Kanter." pic.twitter.com/4ROFSNpFw6 — Yaya Dubin (@JADubin5) April 17, 2017
The Houston Rockets blew the doors off of the Oklahoma City Thunder during Game 1 of their series on Sunday night, 118-87. James Harden was his predictably dynamic self, scoring 37 points. Patrick Beverley chipped in an unexpected 21. The Rockets shot 49.5 percent from the floor and were able to get good looks from deep, from inside and anywhere inbetween.
In short, it was a long night for coach Billy Donovan and the Thunder braintrust as they tried to figure out a way to stop the bleeding.
Donovan appeared to come to a public realization after Clint Capela finished a pick-and-roll with an easy dunk. That realization?
Can’t play Kanter.
Kanter did play 16 minutes and was a -10, which is actually decent compared to the -22 Steven Adams posted in 28 minutes. Who can Donovan play?
New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis is fouled by Atlanta Hawks center Dwight Howard in the second half of an NBA basketball game between the New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2016, in Atlanta. Atlanta won the game 102-98 in overtime.
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For 15 years in a row, the number of applicants for H-1B work visas has far exceeded the program's cap of 85,000 available visas. The H-1B program, which allows US companies to bring in foreign workers in specialized fields like math, science and engineering, has long been a magnet for controversy. Tech companies say they need the visas to get scarce talent, while labor advocates contend that it allows companies to hire cheaper foreign workers instead of Americans.
Amazon, Microsoft, and Google are just a few of the tech giants that rely on the H-1B visa to snatch up coveted tech talent, and as this chart by Statista shows, this trend has only increased in recent years. Among five prominent tech companies, each saw an increase in approved applications for H-1B working visas from 2016 to 2017, with Amazon taking up the largest share of applications.
Speaking at a private meeting with the Prime Minister and Brexit Secretary David Davis, senior representatives from the European Round Table of Industrialists (ERT) stated businesses could cut investment in the UK if the Government fails to provide more clarity over the UK’s future customs plan.
The ERT commented on the discussions, saying: “We appreciate the Prime Minister's openness to ERT views and were able to express our own views and concerns.
“The uninterrupted flow of goods is essential to both the EU and UK economies. This must be frictionless as with a customs union.
“We need clarity and certainty, because time is running out. Uncertainty causes less investment."
The group, which includes bosses from Royal Mail, E.ON, BP and Nestlé, stated that British businesses wanted to secure a post-Brexit trade arrangement which is as frictionless as it currently is within the customs union.
FNF GAMES 10-6-17 WEEK 8
TENNESSEE:
McMinn Central 0 AT Bledsoe Co. 35
Knox Webb 40 AT Boyd-Buchanan 13*
THU Bradley Central 38 AT Soddy-Daisy 28
Central 41 AT East Ridge 6*
Maryville 59 AT Cleveland 38*
Copper Basin 7 AT North Georgia 14
Hixson 25 AT East Hamilton 28*
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Oakdale 12 AT Lookout Valley 21
Rhea Co. 34 AT Marion Co. 10
Brentwood 46 AT McCallie 24
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Walker Valley 45 AT Red Bank 42
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Trousdale 14 AT Whitwell 17
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ARKHANGELSK, Russia, March 30 Russia's president Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that protesters in Russia should not violate the law and use fight against corruption in political campaigns.
Putin said he was also against corruption. (Reporting by Oksana Kobzeva; writing by Maria Tsvetkova; editing by Vladimir Soldatkin)
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The Cogs Club provides purposeful activities, based on Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST), for around 10 people with mild to moderate dementia. The programme can help people to recall or develop new skills and to transfer these skills to daily activities at home. The club can also provide the carer with some respite. The day usually consists of four sessions interspersed with breaks for refreshments or lunch. The first hour is about people meeting each other, discussing the 'Cogs' name, orientation to time and place, and sharing news. The second session explores a theme such as sounds, categorising objects and word association. After a light lunch, there is movement to music. This can be seated, standing or moving around the room. It may include miming to familiar songs. The last session usually involves a board game, such as Scrabble. Before members go home, they are given a summary of their day which can be discussed during their last tea break.
CeeLo Green A Gold Me At the Grammys? You Must Be Crazy!
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CeeLo Green says he was nowhere in sight at the Grammys ... even though we all could have sworn that was him in the gold martian suit.
We got CeeLo Tuesday night leaving Delilah in WeHo, where he denied being the little gold man turning heads on the red carpet Sunday.
He is known to rock alter egos every now and then ... sounds like this could be his latest.
LEOMINSTER, Mass. (AP) — A man accused of killing a Google employee near her mother’s Massachusetts home last summer is due in court.
Angelo Colon-Ortiz will be arraigned Tuesday in Leominster (LEH’-mihn-stur) District Court on assault with intent to rape and other charges in the death of Vanessa Marcotte on Aug. 7.
The body of the 27-year-old New York resident and account manager for Google was found in the woods after she didn’t return from a run in Princeton, a small town about 40 miles (64 kilometers) west of Boston.
Authorities say Marcotte fought her attacker and DNA taken from her hands helped solve the case.
They say Colon-Ortiz, a Worcester resident, had been working in the area at the time. He’s been in custody since his Friday arrest. It’s unclear if he has a lawyer.
Theresa May has put the country on alert by calling an early General Election on 8 June.
She claimed that "the only way to guarantee certainty and security for years ahead is to hold this election".
But with the latest analysis showing that the Tories could gain up to 56 seats, there is another reason why she would have done so: it is very likely that she can significantly expand her party's majority in Parliament.
The most recent YouGov poll has Theresa May's Conservatives on 44 per cent - almost double Labour's 23 per cent, which puts them further ahead of Labour than they have been at any point in almost a decade.
Crews from Sioux City, and South Sioux City, are collecting trees limbs downed during Tuesday's storm.
For Sioux City residents, there are a couple of ways to dispose of the limbs. They can be taken to the Citizen's Convenience Center at 5800 28th Street. There is a $15 charge per truck load for disposal.
Branches, and limbs, that measure four feet or less in length, and less than four-inches in width, can be bundled and placed next to your garbage bin during regular garbage collection. Those bundles can't weigh more than 35-pounds, and must have a solid waste sticker attached. Stickers can be purchased at all major grocery stores, or City Hall. Any smaller branches and limbs can be placed in garbage bins.
In South Sioux City, crews will be picking up limbs on Wednesday and Thursday, which are left out on the curb. The limbs can't be cut any longer than five-feet.
Feb 13 Oncology Venture Sweden AB:
* Decided to – subject to approval at Extraordinary General Meeting – conduct a rights issue of up to 1,259,349 shares at an issue price of 42.00 Swedish crowns per share
* Fully subscribed rights issue provides Oncology Venture about 52.9 million Swedish crowns ($5.93 million) before issuing costs
* Subscription period runs from March 16 to March 30 , 2017
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Kentucky's criminal ban on medical marijuana is being challenged in a lawsuit that says its use could help combat the state's opioid addiction woes.
The suit, filed Wednesday in Franklin County Circuit Court in Frankfort, lists three plaintiffs who have used medical marijuana to help ease health problems.
The suit says the medical marijuana ban violates constitutional privacy rights.
It says Kentucky treats anyone turning to medical marijuana as "criminals rather than patients in need of safe relief." It says that states legalizing medical marijuana have seen drops in hospital admissions for opioid abuse.
Defendants are Republican Gov. Matt Bevin and Democratic Attorney General Andy Beshear.
Twenty-nine states and the District of Columbia have authorized medical use of marijuana.
Heathrow Airport has announced it is to clampdown on plastic pollution by standardising and recycling 100% of its single-use coffee cups by the end of 2018.
It hopes the move will encourage passengers to bring their own reusable containers and bottles and says it will deploy cup collection points around its terminals in the next month.
London’s biggest airport also plans to eliminate other sources of single-use plastics such as bottles and straws from its buildings.
The airport estimates only 0.25% of plastic cups are currently recycled, meaning only 33,750 of the 13.5 million used at Heathrow each year are disposed of properly.
CEO John Holland-Kaye said: “As a small city, we are committed to reducing our impact on the environment and using all our influence to ensure individual companies working within our boundaries do so as well.
“This announcement takes us one step further, ensuring all single-use coffee cups at the airport are able to be recycled with additional support from Heathrow.”
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Signature Bank in New York is in talks to sell all or parts of its $603 million taxi medallion loan portfolio.
The $40 billion-asset bank has seen an increase of interest from potential buyers of taxi medallion loans, CEO Joseph DePaolo said Wednesday at the Morgan Stanley Financial Services conference in New York. That’s a change from as recently as three months ago, when buyers were scarce, he said.
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LOS ANGELES — A spokeswoman for Ralphie May says the comedian has died. He was 45.
In a statement Friday, publicist Stacey Pokluda says May died of cardiac arrest. She said he had been fighting pneumonia, which caused him to cancel a few appearances in the past month.
His body was found Friday morning at a private residence in Las Vegas.
On Wednesday, the round-faced May was named casino comedian of the year at the Global Gaming Expo. He was booked through the rest of 2017 at Harrah’s Las Vegas.
May, a Tennessee native who was raised in Arkansas, parlayed a second-place finish on TV’s “Last Comic Standing” in 2003 into TV and club appearances.
His publicist said May’s survivors include his wife, Lahna Turner, and children April June and August James.
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A federal judge on Wednesday said he was considering a sealed report’s recommendation that he require three law firms to repay a “significant amount” of the $75 million in fees they received as part of a $300 million settlement with financial services provider State Street Corp.
U.S. District Judge Mark Wolf in Boston said a sealed report by a retired federal judge he appointed to probe the firms’ billing records had also raised questions about the extent one of them, Labaton Sucharow, engaged in “misconduct.”
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - China Jialing Industrial Co Ltd Group :
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A new version of Boeing Co's 737 jetliner took off for the first time on Thursday, marking another step in Boeing's revamp of its best-selling product line. Boeing's 737 MAX 9, a fuel-efficient, long-range successor to the 737-900, took off at 1:52 p.m. ET from Renton Municipal Airport in Renton, Washington, on a test flight to help prepare the new version for delivery to customers next year.
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A little pony in southwest Florida apparently wanted to be a wild horse, as it galloped down a highway away from its paddock.
Video released today by Clewiston Police showed an officer escorting the miniature horse back to its home, leading it with a rope while driving the police car alongside it.
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Police responded to a call that the miniature horse was running down U.S. Highway 27 last week and got a workout trying to catch the escaped pony on foot.
The department released dispatch audio from their pursuit of the pony. An officer can be heard saying the horse was near a Popeye's restaurant, then running away. The officer asked for more help and finaly reported that the horse was near fences and had nowhere else to go.
To lure the runaway horse to them, police offered carrots.
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After the officer led the pony home, police said the other horses came to the fence to greet it.
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GENEVA, March 19 (Reuters) - Syria is heading for a catastrophic partition and could see the return of Islamic State if there is no inclusive peace settlement, U.N. Syria envoy Staffan de Mistura said on Monday.
"The truth is that a soft, long-term partition of syria, which (is) the one that we are witnessing at the moment, in different areas of control, will be a catastrophe, not only for Syria but for the whole region," he told an audience at Geneva's Graduate Institute.
"Without an inclusive political process, including those who are excluded, particularly the majority, the Sunnis, Daesh will come back," he said, referring to Islamic State by its pejorative Arabic name. (Reporting by Tom Miles and Stephanie Nebehay)
Inverleith suffered mixed fortunes on the opening day of the men’s Division One indoor hockey fixtures.
Last year’s runners-up lost 7-4 to Bromac Kelburne and 5-1 to Grove Menzieshill but beat Edinburgh rivals Grange 5-1 with captain Patrick Christie scoring twice. Grove top the table with three straight wins after also beating Grange 10-1, Bromac Kelburne 6-3 and finally Inverleith.
Dundee Wanderers celebrated their return to the top flight with a 7-5 win over Edinburgh University and the students went down 7-4 to Bromac Kelburne in their other game.
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JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — An autopsy revealed a Jacksonville man who was found dead in a ditch died due to head injuries after jumping from a moving vehicle.
Deputies responded to Stella Road in Swansboro on May 23, where they recovered the body of Clifton McFadden III.
McFadden, who deputies said had a history of mental health issues, was last seen at his parents’ Jacksonville residence on May 15.
Three people who were traveling with McFadden told deputies McFadden was acting paranoid and erratic while riding in the back seat of the vehicle before jumping out of the car while it was traveling about 50 to 60 miles per hour.
Deputies said the witnesses tried to find McFadden but failed to see him in a ditch covered with vegetation. After two attempts to find him, the witnesses left, assuming he ran off. Deputies said the witnesses did not call 911 and report it.
The Onslow County Sheriff’s Office said no charges will be filed and extended their condolences to McFadden’s family.
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LOCUST GROVE, Va. — Homeowners have been asked to stay in their homes as a shooting investigation continues in the Somerset Ridge Subdivision, off Germanna Highway, in Orange County.
One person was shot Wednesday morning.
That person, whose name has not been released, was expected to be OK, according to Orange County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Michael LaCasse.
LaCasse would not say where the shooting took place.
Investigators have blocked the man road into Somerset Ridge while they search for clues and suspects in the shooting.
The Virginia State Police and Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office are helping the investigation.
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The announcement, made today, ends a ban that dates back to the 1980s. Saudis will be able to go out to the movies as soon as next year. It’s all part of a push by the Saudi royal family to diversify the economy away from oil.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Graphite India Ltd:
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Mumbai, April 24 (IANS) Director Umesh Shukla's forthcoming film "102 Not Out" will also release in Russia on the same day as it will hit the screens in India on May 4.
Veteran actor Rishi Kapoor, who will be seen sharing screen space with megastar Amitabh Bachchan after two decades, took to Twitter to announce about the film's international release.
"Our film releases in Russia on May 4, 2018 also. Enjoy!" Rishi tweeted.
Being described as an unusual father-and-son love story, "102 Not Out" is based on a Gujarati stage production by playwright Saumya Joshi.
Amitabh plays a 102-year-old father to a 75-year-old character of Rishi in the film.
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Lamb carcasses dumped in Powys have prompted worries over human and animal health.
An investigation has been launched following the discovery of the animals in a field in the Brecon area.
The dumping of carcasses is illegal under the Animal By-Products Regulations 2014, which are designed to protect the human food chain.
Farmers have been warned that they must follow the rules when it comes to disposing of their animals.
Councillor James Evans, cabinet member for trading standards at Powys council, said: "We take these matters very seriously because of the disease risks involved.
"If farmers do not follow these regulations then we will investigate and take the appropriate action."
Trading standards are appealing for any information about the incident.
The Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (Gistda), the state space organisation, plans to team up with France’s Airbus to bring satellite technology to U-tapao airport and make it the airfreight hub of Southeast Asia.
Kanit Sangsubhan, secretary-general of Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) Office, said Gistda and Airbus plan to create phase two of the Thailand Earth Observation Satellite (TEOS) with an investment of 7.8 billion baht.
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Jamaat-e-Islami’s district leader Malik Tufail Ahmed was shot dead early Sunday morning in Ghoriwala area of Bannu. Photo: Geo News
BANNU: Jamaat-e-Islami’s district leader Malik Tufail Ahmed was shot dead early Sunday morning in Ghoriwala area of Bannu by unidentified persons who opened fire on him, police said
According to the police, unidentified men managed to flee the scene.
Further investigation into the case is under way.
On September 1, 2016, another JI leader Advocate Mirza Zafar Baig and his cousin were shot dead over a political row in Talwaara Mughalaan locality.
Three unidentified armed motorcyclists had gunned down the Jamaat-i-Islami leader and his cousin.
Reports said JI leader Mirza Zafar Baig, 47, who was also a senior lawyer, along with his cousins -- Mirza Imran Baig and Mirza Nauman Baig -- was returning home when three armed bikers showered bullets on his car.
Consequently, Zafar Baig and his cousin Imran Baig died instantly while Nauman Baig suffered serious injuries.
It's interesting how the fight over Hayward Field's reconstruction has become about Bill Bowerman's vision.
Bowerman, of course, is the famed former Oregon track coach who took the Men of Oregon to four NCAA titles. He designed shoes on the side. Those designs and Phil Knight's business acumen combined to create Nike.
Knight ran for Bowerman and is said to revere him. The address of Nike World Headquarters is One Bowerman Drive. Part of the new design is a nine-story tower on the stadium's northeast corner to honor Bowerman.
Knight and his wife, Penny, largely are bankrolling reconstruction of the University of Oregon's iconic stadium. The design rolled out last week show the current Hayward Field being razed and a new stadium erected in its place.
Traditionalists oppose the demolition of the east grandstand. Approximately 40 attended a meeting of the Eugene City Council last night to lobby for the grandstand's preservation and to have it designated as a city landmark. More than 12 spoke.
Independence Day 2017: Google shares artistic doodle to celebrate India’s 70 years of freedom.
Independence Day 2017: August 15, 2017 marks the 71st Independence Day of India. To make this day even more memorable, Google made an artistic doodle where they used the motif of the parliament and played around with the other elements in their design like the symbolic wheel for the Ashok Chakra, national bird- peacock along with which they used the shades of the tricolor- saffron, green, white and blue to bring the doodle to life. The design of the doodle has been designed by a Mumbai based artist Sabeena Karnik who is known for her paper technique artwork. According to Google’s statement, Karnik “used a unique paper-cut art style to create a Doodle fit for the bold and colorful celebration of today’s events. The Parliament House depicted in her work commemorates this day, this movement, and this triumph of independence,” as quoted by Indian Express.
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ALLENDALE TOWNSHIP, MI -- An Allendale area home was seriously damaged Saturday, Feb. 3 after a fire started in an attached garage.
The fire was reported about 1 p.m. at a home on 64th Avenue, north of Alger Street.
Firefighters from Allendale, Georgetown Township, Blendon Township and Wright-Tallmadge responded to the scene.
The lone occupant of the house escaped safely.
Blendon Township Fire Chief Kurt Gernaat said the cause of the fire was under investigation.
The homeowner, Solomon McSwain, said he could smell smoke and the home's smoke detectors began sounding just before he knew there was a problem.
McSwain said he believes ashes that he discarded Friday evening into a can likely started the fire. He said the ashes did not seem hot when he placed them in the can.
Jakarta, Aug 14 (IANS) The Indonesian national badminton association has set a one-gold medal target in the Badminton World Championships this month in Scotland, a senior official said here on Monday.
The Championships are scheduled to be held from August 21 to 27 in Glasgow, reports Xinhua news agency.
Head of sport development of the association Susi Susanti said the gold medal target was expected to be from either men's doubles or mixed doubles.
"We have targeted one gold medal in the international tournament. It can be from men's doubles or mixed doubles sports," she said.
Susanti said the optimism was based on the preparation by the teams and officials.
"So far, the preparation has been made well. Hopefully, this best condition can be sustained with strong spirit and hard work," said Susanti.
The Indonesian team is scheduled to leave for Glasgow on Thursday, according to the association.
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I wonder at the number of times I've flown out of the Aspen airport on the fifty minute Denver hop. Not as many trips as the lawyers and other bigwigs who commute to and fro, but enough to have lost count years ago.
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A major boost to paramedic numbers is being actively considered ahead of the 2018-2019 NSW budget.
Health Minister Brad Hazzard has also taken steps to ease tensions over the Working With Children Check (WWCC) fees paramedics were required to pay out-of-pocket to keep working.
Mr Hazzard met with Health Services Union (HSU) delegates this week to continue negotiations over paramedic numbers and registration fees.
NSW Ambulance Paramedics perform CPR on a 40-year-old male who collapsed with a cardiac arrest at Easts Leagues Club. Photo: Wolter Peeters
HSU NSW has long maintained a minimum of 800 additional paramedics is needed to cut response times, relieve overworked staff and improve patient outcomes across the state.
“The unions have raised the issue of paramedic numbers of numerous occasions and it is under active consideration,” Mr Hazzard said.
Burnley travel to the Etihad Stadium looking to cause an upset and win their first away victory of the season.
Manchester City are yet to beat the Clarets at the Etihad Stadium with both previous meetings ending in 2-2 draws, the most recent of which in the 2014-15 season when the Clarets came back from two goals down to leave the Citizens feeling blue. Refresh this page for the latest updates.
MONTICELLO, Ill. (WAND) - The City of Monticello is considering implementing a "do not knock" list for door-to-door solicitors.
Similar to a "do not call" list for telemarketers, this would allow homeowners who are signed up for the list who still get unwanted solicitors at their door to report the name of the business to the police. The offender could be issued a ticket ranging from $100 all the way up to $750.
Solicitors already have to pay a $10 license fee to do business in town.
The "do not knock" list is up for a vote.
Certain groups would be exempt from the rules. That includes churches, political candidates, news media outlets and children's groups.
General Motors Co Chief Executive Mary Barra said on Monday that if Congress decides to eliminate an electric vehicle tax credit it "will have an impact" on sales of electric vehicles such as GM's Chevrolet Bolt.
DETROIT: General Motors Co Chief Executive Mary Barra said on Monday that if Congress decides to eliminate an electric vehicle tax credit it "will have an impact" on sales of electric vehicles such as GM's Chevrolet Bolt.
The House version of a bill that would cut corporate tax rates calls for eliminating a tax credit of up to US$7,500 for purchasers of electric vehicles. Auto industry and environmental groups are lobbying to save the credit as House and Senate move to merge their versions of the tax overhaul legislation.
(Reporting By Joseph White; Editing by Susan Thomas)
LEON VALLEY, Texas - Responding to calls quickly and safely can be a challenge for first responders during rush hour or along busy intersections, so the city of Leon Valley recently gave the green light to purchase a system that will make it easier for police, ambulances and fire crews.
What is it and what does it do?
The GTT Opticom Emergency Preemption Light Control system is a device that will turn a traffic light green and clear the way for any first responder vehicles trying to get through a road.
How much is the city paying?
Leon Valley is paying $68,000 for about 17 vehicles to be equipped with the system. The city will get to try it for two months for free.
How is it helpful to the community?
It helps keep first responders safe and gets them where they need to go faster.
Which agencies will use it?
The Leon Valley Fire and Police departments and ambulances will use the system.
Do any other municipalities use it?
Boerne and Cibolo also use the same system.
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An explosion takes place near a car parked outside Medical Complex in Hayatabad, Peshawar reported Waqt News.
According to rescue team, 2 men have been killed in the explosion. The sound was heard in surrounding area. Around 18 people are injured. Police has cordoned off the area and investigation is under way. It is still not clear what caused the explosion. After a few minutes, Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf Chairman Imran Khan was to visit the hospital.
The Aberdeen Parks Department wants your help next weekend.
On Saturday, October 14th from 9am-11am, you can join the Aberdeen Parks Department and the Aberdeen Beautification Committee for downtown flower pot clean up.
They say during the fall clean-up they will remove all the summer flowers from the pots in downtown, do some light weeding, and pick up garbage.
They ask that you bring your own gloves and small hand tools but garbage cans, buckets, and bags will be provided as well as water and treats.
They will meet at Aberdeen City Hall.
For more information contact Austin Weber with the parks Department at 360-537-3230 or aweber@aberdeenwa.gov.
Brandon Gamble died after rescuing his five children from a house fire in Clayton County, Georgia. Screenshot from Brandon Gamble’s Facebook
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Kathie Lee Gifford is off to shoot her movie, but never fear: “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” co-stars Ellie Kemper and Jane Krakowski are filling in as Hoda Kotb’s guest co-hosts. Hoda tells them how a plaza visitor filled her in on a sweet story involving Hoda’s late father and a bracelet.
PITTSBURGH — Penguins goaltender Matt Murray looks ready to return from a concussion that's kept him out for the past three weeks.
Murray practiced with his teammates on Monday and could be available on Tuesday night when the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions visit the New York Islanders.
Coach Mike Sullivan said Murray looked strong during Pittsburgh's workout. Murray hasn't played since taking a shot off his mask in practice late last month.
The Penguins created a spot for Murray on the roster on Monday when they reassigned Tristan Jarry to the club's American Hockey League affiliate in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. Jarry split starts with Casey DeSmith during Murray's absence.
Pittsburgh has hung tough without Murray, who helped backstop the Penguins to consecutive Cups. The Penguins trail first-place Washington by two points in the Metropolitan Division with 10 games left in the regular season.
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Feb 2(Reuters) - Tonghua Golden-Horse Pharmaceutical Industry Co Ltd
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BOZEMAN, Mont. — Yellowstone National Park officials say multiple bighorn rams have caught a viral disease that causes unsightly mouth sores.
The Bozeman Daily Chronicle reports the park's videographer snapped images in November of rams with the sores.
Officials confirmed the videographer's pictures Monday, saying the rams have sore mouth disease, a condition widespread among wild bighorn sheep in the Rocky Mountains. It is also common in domestic sheep and goats.
Officials say animals usually recover, but death can occur in severe outbreaks, particularly among lambs that can't feed because of the mouth sores.
The disease can be transmitted to people if a person directly touches an infected sheep.
Yellowstone biologists are monitoring the infected animals.
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May 2 Deutsche Beteiligungs AG:
* Uplift in forecast for 2016/2017 net income
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* Basis for forecast uplift is preliminary net income after half-yearly period. It will reach approximately 44 million euros
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MR RANDOLPH DAUNTLESS GURLEY better known as HOMBRE and BAD BOY of Mountain Cabbage, Sion Hill formerly of Rockies died on Saturday June 10th at the age of 83. The funeral takes place on Friday June 16th at the Streams of Power Church, Sion Hill. The body lies at the church from 1:00 pm. The service begins at 2:00 pm. Burial will be at the Kingstown Cemetery.
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The four firms that want to build a new airport for Kansas City laid out their ideas on Monday. The presentation took place behind closed door, but many of the developers are releasing details of their proposals.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Census Bureau says it will not create a new category where people from the Middle East or North Africa can be counted on the 2020 census.
The announcement was made Friday in a news release on the bureau's website.
Advocates for years have been pushing for a new separate geographic category for people of Middle Eastern or North African (MENA) descent.
The Arab American Institute called the decision a "severe blow."
Executive Director Maya Berry says undercounting has "deprived our community of access to basic services and rights, from language assistance at polling places, to the allocation of educational grants for cultural competency training and language assistance, to greater access to health information and research."
Berry says Congress will be pushed to get the decision overturned.
An Albany leader is challenging residents and local business owners to "buy into Albany State University."
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe drafted a memo on the firing of his onetime boss, James Comey.
That’s according to a person familiar with the memo, who insisted on anonymity to discuss a secret document that has been provided to special counsel Robert Mueller.
The person says the memo concerned a conversation McCabe had with Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein about Rosenstein’s preparations for Comey’s firing.
The Associated Press reported in March that McCabe had drafted multiple memos, including about his interactions with President Donald Trump.
The New York Times first reported on the content of this particular memo.
McCabe became FBI acting director following Comey’s firing last May. He was fired as deputy director in March amid an inspector general finding that he had misled internal investigators.
President János Áder noted the upcoming 150th anniversary of Hungary’s historic Compromise with its Habsburg rulers in his address broadcast on state television in the first minutes of 2017. Referring to the Compromise of 1867, Áder said it had “ushered in an era of unprecedented national development”, in which Hungary’s cities underwent major changes, roads and railways were built, and public education started.
Concerning the past year, the president noted the medals Hungary’s Olympic athletes had won, Hungary’s goals at the European soccer championship, and the country’s scientific and cultural achievements. He said the country should also appreciate “Hungarians who make our lives nicer, better, and happier in their own positions and according to their possibilities”. Áder commemorated Hungarian authors Imre Kertész, Péter Esterházy, Sándor Csoóri, and pianist Zoltán Kocsis, who died during the year.
Ozuna went 3-for-4 with a double and an RBI in Sunday's win over the Mets.
He also climbed the wall in left field in the fifth inning to rob Wilmer Flores of extra bases and preserve what was at the time a no-hit bid by Dan Straily. Ozuna's now slashing a spectacular .404/.453/.745 through 12 games with five homers and 18 RBI.
Like all schools in South Mississippi the 19 schools in the Pascagoula-Gautier School District have officers on campus. All of them are equipped with the tools needed to help in the event of an emergency.
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KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — An Afghan military spokesman says elite commando units have freed dozens of prisoners held by the Taliban, including women and children, in an early morning operation in southern Helmand province.
The spokesman, Abdul Qadeir Bahadorzai, says Thursday's operation took place in the district of Kajaki and freed 103 people held in two prisons there run by the Taliban. He says four Taliban fighters were killed in the gunbattle.
Bahadorzai says five women and two children were among the freed captives, most of whom were civilians.
Meanwhile, also in Helmand, a district governor says a suicide car bomber wounded six people, including three policemen, on Thursday morning.
Mohammad Salim Roodi says the attack took place in Girishk district when the police tried to stop a suspicious vehicle outside the governor's compound.
The Fire Service in Donegal is urging people not to leave phone and tablet chargers plugged in over night, and to ensure everything is plugged out while on holiday.
It follows a fire in an unoccupied apartment in Letterkenny on Friday morning, which is believed to have been linked to a charger which had been plugged in since the previous day.
Assistant Chief Fire Officer Glen Hamilton says it’s important that people ensure chargers and other devices are plugged out:
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New York Post Video has emerged of the chaos that broke out the moment 66-year-old James Hodgkinson opened fire on a GOP practice session for a charity baseball game between congressional Democrats and Republicans.
The video, taken from afar, shows no graphic violence, but the sound of at least two dozen gunshots can be heard. It was originally posted by the New York Post.
People in the video can be heard screaming at the shooter to put the gun down. The person filming the video hides behind a trash can as shots ring out.
"Do we know where he's at?" the person taking the video asks at one point.
GOP congressmembers at the practice recounted what law enforcement described as a "deliberate attack" on elected officials. GOP Majority Whip Steve Scalise, two Capitol police, and a congressional aide were shot by Hodgkinson. Hodgkinson has since succumbed to his wounds.
All the victims have survived, though Scalise remains in critical condition after sustaining a bullet wound to the hip.
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Family, teachers and friends are remembering an eastern Iowa teen who reached her goal last week of graduating from high school - just two days before she died after a months-long battle with cancer. The Telegraph Herald reports that 18-year-old Allison Cress graduated from Hempstead High School in Dubuque on June 3. The feat came after she was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer in September a little more than two weeks after starting her senior year.
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BOSTON — A purported psychic who charged an elderly Massachusetts woman more than $3.5 million for exorcisms and “spiritual cleansing” has pleaded guilty to evading taxes.
Federal prosecutors say 41-year-old Sally Ann Johnson of south Florida ran businesses that claimed to offer “psychic readings” and “spiritual cleansing and strengthening.”
Between 2007 and 2014, prosecutors say a Martha’s Vineyard woman paid Johnson more than $3.5 million for services that claimed to rid the woman of demons.
Prosecutors say Johnson didn’t report the income and tried to hide the money so she wouldn’t have to pay taxes on it.
Johnson pleaded guilty in the federal court in Boston Thursday and has agreed to repay the woman. She’s expected to be sentenced in January.
Johnson’s attorney declined to comment.
One sure sign of a buzzy housing market is if it's being mobbed by newcomers-after all, out-of-towners need places to live, too. The states pulling in the most people, according to population estimates recently released by the U.S. Census Bureau, are Florida and Texas.
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Now that spring is here, the city will host an event on Saturday aimed at making bike riding safer for residents of all ages.
The Everything Bikes event takes place at the MacBain Community Centre, 7150 Montrose Rd., from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Certified CanBike instructors will be on hand to offer safe cycling tips and helmet fitting while Inception Cyclery will be providing complimentary bicycle checks and repairs.
The city will be distributing limited quantities of youth bicycle helmets, bells and pumps to kids between the ages of two to 14. Youth will also be able to pickup bicycle reflector stickers and participants will be eligible to win one of four new bicycles. Giveaways are available on a first-come, first-served basis and proof of residency for each youth is required.
For more information, contact Jeff Guarasci, community development co-ordinator for the City of Niagara Falls recreation and culture department at 905-356-7521, ext. 3341.
Des Moines, Iowa - As part of its Global Youth Service Day event, Community Youth Concepts will recognize outstanding youth who are making an impact in their communities through volunteer service. The organization is a key leader of Global Youth Service Day, an international event on April 21-23, 2017 that celebrates the power of young people.
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Dangerous snow and ice hindering holiday travel for millions of Americans
Severe weather is creating headaches for millions of Americans trying to get home after the long holiday weekend. NBC’s Janet Shamlian reports for TODAY from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and TODAY’s Al Roker explains where the storms may be headed next.
Vice president Mike Pence has said Donald Trump has made it clear that the U.S. will not “stand by while Venezuela crumbles.” Speaking from Colombia in an interview with NBC News correspondent Peter Alexander, the vice president addressed the ongoing issues in Venezuela and Trump’s threatened military intervention in the country. “POTUS has made clear we’re…
ATLANTA — The lingering threat of icy roads is keeping some schools closed in Georgia days after a winter storm covered parts of the Deep South with snow.
News outlets report schools in several metro Atlanta counties were closed Monday as well as in other parts of northern Georgia. They included Cobb and Paulding counties, where about 12 inches (30 centimetres ) of snow fell Friday and Saturday.
While the snowfall ended early in the weekend, overnight temperatures have remained below freezing. The National Weather Service says black ice on roads will remain a threat Monday morning, with temperatures warming before noon.
The use of the term “alternative facts” by Kellyanne Conway, an adviser to President Donald Trump, tops a Yale Law School librarian’s list of the most notable quotes of 2017.
Conway made the statement when asked why Trump’s then-Press Secretary Sean Spicer mischaracterized the size of inauguration crowds.
Librarian Fred Shapiro says he had to limit the number of Trump-related quotes to avoid having the list completely overwhelmed by them.
The yearly list is an update to “The Yale Book of Quotations,” which was first published in 2006. Shapiro chooses quotes that are famous or revealing of the spirit of the times, and not necessarily eloquent or admirable.
UMF Presents: “Addiction in Our Community”
The University of Maine at Farmington is addressing the state’s opioid crisis.
An event called “Addiction in Our Community” will be held Wednesday from 3:30 to 6pm in the UMF Roberts Learning Center.
It’s free and open to the public.
Topics include the causes of addiction, warning signs, resources for family and individuals, how to combat substance abuse and more.
For more information, call 778-7081.
Everyone who’s not watching movie with their parents or children loves a good sex scene. The lights are low, the actors are hot, and if it’s done correctly, a steamy scene can communicate a lot without using many words. However, there’s one element of sex scenes that we all secretly think about but few of us ever discuss — the orgasm. You want your favorite characters to get a happy ending, and a lot of the time they do, just not on screen.
Tonight we’re addressing the final moments of any successful hook up head on. Below are some of the most memorable orgasms that have ever graced the big screen. Some of them are just as steamy and surprising as you would expect. Some are more romantic, charming, and oddly funny. And a surprising amount of them are absolutely fake. However, that doesn’t mean they’re any less important. So throw on some mood-based music (or a Judd Apatow movie — your call) and start scrolling through this list of some of the most remarkable and happy endings.
We're breaking down some of the all time great sci-fi by asking, what does science fiction do exactly? How many different ideas can the genre explore? We try to answer that with a top 10 featuring everything from space operas to near future dystopian tales.
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NEW DELHI, April 12 Indian state-run oil companies will give preference to local firms for procuring goods and services, a government statement said on Wednesday, as the south Asian nation looks to boost its industrial growth by increasing local demand.
Under the five-year policy approved by the Indian cabinet, goods and service providers who meet the local content targets and whose quoted price is within 10 percent of the lowest valid price bid would be eligible for preference.
(Reporting by Sudarshan Varadhan, editing by David Evans)
We're continuing to put family first at KMIR, looking at childhood obesity across the Coachella Valley. Now, schools are jumping on board to make sure their students eat healthfully while they learn. KMIR Today's Patrick Price took a tour of the Palm Springs Unified School District's Central Kitchen -- where healthy eating habits begin...
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The war of words between the US and North Korea is generating headlines, amid growing fears it could erupt into a real confrontation. Almost 80% of Americans believe North Korea is capable of launching a missile that could hit the US, despite many experts saying Pyongyang’s weapons are not sophisticated enough.
RT’s Daniel Hawkins has been taking a look at who actually benefits from this scaremongering.
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Ryan Woods (2) of Summit splits the North College Hill defense and drops in a layup on his drive to the hoop for the Silver Knights, Feb. 2, 2018. Geoff Blankenship for the Enquirer
Brock Long, Director of the Alabama Emergency Management Agency, speaks during the Alabama Road to Restoration: Integrated Recovery Strategies for the Gulf Coast Forum at the Perdido Beach Resort in Orange Beach, AL on Wednesday, October 6, 2010. JOSHUA DAHL Correspondent Brock Long, director of the Alabama Emergency Management Agency, speaks during the Alabama "Road to Restoration" forum at the Perdido Beach Resort in Orange Beach on Wednesday.
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Authorities say 22 year old male Nicholas Cusson-Ducharme of Winooski was reported missing Saturday night, and that he was believed to be intoxicated and became separated from his friends.
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Getting linebacker T.J. Watt signed was the Pittsburgh Steelers put a bow on their 2017 NFL draft class. With that done, Pittsburgh has nearly wrapped up all their offseason housekeeping before training camp. However, there are still three big decisions that must be made in the next four weeks.
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Authorities say one person was hospitalized after a fire damaged an apartment building in Charles City, Iowa.
The Charles City Fire Department says firetrucks were dispatched around 12:10 a.m. Monday. Firefighters reported seeing flames on the first floor as they arrived. They reported control of the fire within 15 minutes.
One tenant was taken to Floyd County Medical Center for treatment of possible smoke inhalation.
The fire cause is being investigated.
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PITTSBURGH, Penn. - The Detroit Tigers' game against the Pittsburgh Pirates has been postponed Tuesday due to rain, the Pirates announced.
The teams will play a straight doubleheader Wednesday. The makeup game will begin at 4:05 p.m. and the second game will start 30 minutes after the first game ends.
Tonight's game vs the Tigers is postponed to tomorrow at 4:05pm.
The teams will play a straight doubleheader with the second game starting 30 min after the final out of Game 1.
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Pitching probables for tomorrow’s Tigers-Pirates doubleheader:
Game 1 - Zimmermann vs. Kuhl
Game 2 - Boyd vs. Taillon — Tigers PR (@DetroitTigersPR) April 25, 2018
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SALEM, Ore. – A man was reported struggling and may have drowned in a Salem lake Wednesday evening.
Witnesses told Salem Fire that at around 5:30 p.m. a man appeared to be doing a backstroke and screaming while in Mission Lake, a fenced-in lake west of the Lowe’s off of Mission Street Southeast. The man then disappeared from view.
Fire and police personnel searched the surface and edge of the water but did not find the man.
A dive team will search the lake for a body Thursday morning.
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Fact: Justin Thomas won the PGA Championship on Sunday for his first career major win. He joined Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy as the only golfers under 25 to win the PGA Championship.
Bleacher Report will be bringing sports fans the most interesting and engaging Cold Hard Facts of the day, presented by Coors Light.
Okay, so do you remember when Kesha alleged that Dr. Luke, her producer, had sexually assaulted her? In an interesting twist, Dr. Luke is now said to be suing Kesha due to the damages her lawsuit did to his reputation. Namely, ruining his opportunity to work with Katy Perry.
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Officers responded to a call at the Marbella Apartments on Weber and Cork Drive just after 3 a.m., after reports of a stabbing.
When they arrived police found a man in his 30's with multiple stab wounds to the back, and quickly rushed him to Christus Spohn Hospital Shoreline with non-life threatening injuries. Officers believe his wife, a woman also in her 30's attacked the man after he grabbed her cell phone and began going through it.
Investigators say the woman then fled the scene. Call 361-886-2600 is you have any information that could help police.
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ANNAPOLIS, Md. — A Maryland police detective who was addicted to opioids and solicited prostitutes while on duty has been sentenced to five years of probation after pleading guilty to two misconduct charges.
The Capital Gazette reports that Brian Houseman also agreed to resign from Anne Arundel County's force after more than a decade as a detective.
Houseman choked through tears at his sentencing as he apologized for the "embarrassment" he caused the police department. Defense attorney John Robinson III says his client has now "lost the career he loved."
The newspaper reports that prosecutors dropped two other misconduct allegations as part of a plea agreement.
Well the RLIF have opened the door but I salute Fafita and Tualomolo (sp?) for putting the heritage before the dollars they'd have got at the world cup.
Quite possible Fafita is sticking two fingers up at the Aussie RL establishment but after being dragged through the coals by the moral guardians of the game, missing out on selection last year and the Clive Churchill medal he maybe has justification for having the hump?
April 28 Shares of Carvana Co, which uses vending machine-like towers to sell used cars, fell 10 percent in their debut.
The company's shares opened at $13.50 on Friday, below the IPO price of $15, which valued the company at about $2 billion.
Carvana sells cars through its website and also provides financing.
(Reporting by Diptendu Lahiri in Bengaluru; Editing by Sriraj Kalluvila)
While cooking breakfast, LaVar Ball used Twitter to announce that the ZO2 won’t be available to preorder for much longer.
“No more pre-orders after June 22,” he said in the video. “And you gon’ be mad when you don’t have ‘em.”
The ZO2 runs for $495 a pair. Lonzo Ball said he created the sneaker to empower the people in his family and “for the culture.”
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An announcement from the Big Baller himself @Lavarbigballer | Preorders on the ZO2's will no longer be available after June 22nd. pic.twitter.com/9ZbMg4FXZJ — Big Baller Brand (@bigballerbrand) June 14, 2017
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A Guelph woman’s attempt to become the first deaf swimmer to cross Lake Ontario ended abruptly due to a medical emergency.
Brenda Lussier had set off from Port Dalhousie Sunday afternoon, bound for Toronto.
Dubbed the Silent Swim, Lussier’s trek was organized as a fundraiser for cystic fibrosis.
Her body temperature started to increase not long after she began her journey. By late Sunday night, she was feeling disoriented and told her crew that she nearly lost consciousness at one point.
She was pulled from the water, having completed slightly less than half of the swim, and taken for medical examination.
It is believed she was suffering from dehydration and exhaustion, as well as disorientation.
The Silent Swim had been Lussier’s third attempt to cross the lake. Earlier bids were called off due to dangerous conditions on the water and a separate medical issue.
Saudi Arabia's U.N. envoy says "there is no justification whatsoever" for the Saudi-led coalition fighting rebels in Yemen to be on a U.N. blacklist for allegedly killing and maiming nearly 700 children in 2016.
Ambassador Abdallah Al-Mouallimi on Friday rejected "the inaccurate and misleading information and figures" in the U.N.'s annual report on children and armed conflict, which names the coalition. But he also said the government is committed to reducing casualties "to the lowest possible level."
Last year, the coalition was put on the blacklist but removed by then-Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon under intense pressure from Saudi Arabia.
While the coalition objects to being on the list, Al-Mouallimi said Saudi Arabia's relations with the U.N. "are very strong."
The rating for this week’s Impact Wrestling stayed steady with last week, while viewership was up a tiny amount. Thursday night’s episode brought in a 0.07 rating in the 18 – 49 demographic and 319,000 viewers. Those numbers are even with and up 3% from last week’s 0.07 and 310,000 viewers. The audience continued Impact’s run of 0.07 ratings that have lasted most of the year so far, while the audience was the best since the August 17th episode had 320,000.
Impact ranked #136 among cable originals for the night per Showbuzz Daily. NBA games on TNT ruled the night, with the Thunder vs. Nuggets game taking #1 at a 0.57 and 1.341 million viewers.
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Australia-based Streamvision aims to offer a new solution for the Guam hospitality industry’s digital customer service needs.
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“As Leeds United’s supporters celebrated at the traditional gathering place of The Old Peacock just a short walk from Elland Road, one of English football’s institutions had taken another small step on the long road to recovery. A 3-2 win over Ipswich – a game almost designed to play on nerves frayed by 15 years of trauma – kept Leeds top of the Championship on goal difference going into Tuesday’s game at third-placed Cardiff.” BBC
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Richland County Public Library to Unveil New Children’s Area Garden Level
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -Looking for an adventure at the Richland Library for children and teens?
The Richland Library Main will unveil its newly designed garden level in a grand reopening Saturday, February 3.
The garden level has been closed for renovations since March 2017, according to library officials.
Saturday’s event is free and will take place from 10am-Noon.
Participants can see the new design, and meet local author, Dinah Johnson, and artist-in-residence Maria Fabrizio.
The Main Library is at 1431 Assembly Street, in Columbia.
ALMATY: One man has died from burns in a wildfire caused by a discarded part of the Russian booster rocket launched on Wednesday from the Baikonur cosmodrome, Kazakhstan's emergency situations committee said.
Another man, who along with the dead man had been collecting the rocket debris on the steppe in central Kazakhstan, has been hospitalised after also suffering burns, it said in a statement on Thursday, without naming the men.
An uncrewed Russian Progress cargo ship blasted off towards the International Space Station on Wednesday. During the launch, parts - or stages - of the booster rocket separate and fall, with some landing in Kazakhstan, where Baikonur itself is located.
Russia leases the launch facility from the Central Asian ex-Soviet republic.
(Reporting by Olzhas Auyezov; Editing by Gareth Jones)
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Glen Johnson is close to agreeing terms on a new contract to stay at Stoke City.
Talks have advanced over recent days with the 32-year-old offered a one year extension.
Johnson has returned to the starting line-up in recent weeks under Mark Hughes and has made 21 appearances altogether this season.
Stoke City defender Glen Johnson is closing in on a new one-year extension at the Potters
The former Liverpool defender has been at the bet365 Stadium since July 2015
The former England international was a target for West Ham in January but they have targeted Pablo Zabaleta at Manchester City for the summer.
Stoke are discussing a new deal for Phil Bardsley also but face a tougher task convincing Ryan Shawcross to stay.
The 29-year-old captain has just over a year left on his contract and is wanted by Newcastle United, Brighton, West Brom and Leicester.
California Gov Jerry Brown declared a state of emergency for five more counties as wildfires continued to burn across the state on October 9.
The counties included Butte, Lake, Mendocino, Nevada and Orange, in response to the Cherokee, LaPorte, Sulphur, Potter, Cascade, Lobo and Canyon fires. An emergency proclamation had been issued earlier for Napa, Sonoma and Yuba counties.
In a statement, Brown also requested a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration to support the state and local response to the fires.
At least 10 people have died in the wildfires, local media reported, and around 20,000 residents have been evacuated. Credit: Instagram/Todd Threlfall via Storyful
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The first look at Outlander season 3 packs pretty much anything Out-fan-ders could want into its brief 40 seconds. Sam Heughan is here to provide the accent and unbuttoned shirts, his Jamie Fraser brooding heavily in the general direction of the vast, green Scottish moors. Then there’s the wonderful Caitriona Balfe as Claire Randall, stuck in 1948 with her husband Frank (Tobias Menzies), who isn’t technically an 18th-century monster rapist but sure bears a striking family resemblance to one. And then Jamie shoots a man wearing a powdered wig in the face.
See? What else could you ask for? Outlander season 3 premieres September 2017.
NJ Chief Justice Throws Support Behind Judge Pay Raise Bill
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 7:27 PM EST) -- New Jersey Supreme Court Chief Justice Stuart J. Rabner has voiced support for bipartisan legislation that would give judges and other public employees a raise after nearly a decade, telling one of the bill’s sponsors that Garden State judges' gross pay has remained stagnant despite inflation and the rising costs of health benefits.
Senate Bill 1229 calls for annual increases of $8,000 for 2018 through 2020 and cost-of-living adjustments afterward, which Chief Justice Rabner called a “responsible and fair” way to address the issue in his...
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Other analysts also recently issued research reports about the company. Zacks Investment Research raised Eli Lilly and from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating and set a $94.00 target price on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, April 4th.
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File: Desperate customers of VBS Mutual Bank queue for their money. Reserve Bank has confirmed that it's secured a guarantee for retail deposits from National Treasury. Photo: eNCA/ Zikhona Tshona
JOHANNESBURG – There's some relief for VBS Mutual Bank account holders as the Reserve Bank has confirmed that it's secured a guarantee for retail deposits from National Treasury.
This will see VBS retail customers access up to R100,000.
Many people with savings in the troubled bank have been queueing daily to withdraw R1,000.
The curatorship from earlier this year had affected the bank's cash reserves.
The Reserve Bank has pleaded for patience from affected clients.
The customers include individuals, funeral schemes, burial societies, savings clubs and stokvels.
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PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Cambodia's Supreme Court has rejected an application for bail for an Australian filmmaker who was charged with endangering national security last year for flying a camera-loaded drone over an opposition party campaign rally.
James Ricketson, 68, was arrested in the capital Phnom Penh on June 3 after filming the last day of campaigning for local elections a day earlier. The government of Prime Minister Hun Sen has been critical of media it considers sympathetic to the opposition, and Ricketson often filmed the activities of the opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party, which late last year was dissolved by a court ruling.
A Supreme Court statement Tuesday said the denial of bail was based on a decision made by a lower court according to the law.
This Is the World's Most Expensive Chocolate It's price?
$9,489 According to Reuters, the chocolate is covered in edible gold, and has a filling of saffron threads, white truffle, vanilla from Madagascar and gold flakes. The chocolate, which is part of a limited edition of 1,000 bonbons, comes in a box decorated with 5,500 Swarovski crystals. The chocolate was created by Portuguese
Daniel Gomes, and went on display at a chocolate fair in Obidos, Portugal.
Wedding wows in the Bay Area The late Malti Divecha or 'Malu' as she was affectionately called, was one of Cumballa Hill's celebrated grande dames, a lady known for her good taste and style, and sense of independence, and her passing not too long ago had depleted the city further. This week, word comes in, that her granddaughter Mia, the daughter of her only son Arjun Divecha, a renowned emerging market public investor on the West Coast, was married in a beautiful ceremony in San Francisco to her long-time beau and fellow Stanford alumnus, Nima Ahmadi.
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May 3 Rational AG:
* Outlook confirmed
* Growing sales revenues in Q1 by 22 percent to 165.7 million euros ($180.83 million) (2016: 135.7 million euros)
* In Q1 of 2017, rational generated a gross profit of 101.1 million euros (2016: 83.9 million euros)
* Q1 sales revenues increased 58 percent year on year in North America (U.S. and Canada), where business with chain customers in particular was very successful
* Q1 EBIT stood at 44.1 million euros, 37 percent up on previous year (2016: 32.2 million euros)
* Q1 profit after tax 33.7 million euros, up 38 percent Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9163 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
Police: Man killed in Albany Park shooting
A man was shot to death Friday afternoon in the Albany Park neighborhood on the Northwest Side, Chicago Police said.
The 22-year-old was in a vehicle about 2:10 p.m. in the 4600 block of North Central Park Avenue when someone on foot fired at him, according to police.
He was shot in the chest and taken to Illinois Masonic Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead, police said.
The Cook County medical examiner’s office has not released details about the death.
The chairman Imbalu encouraged the Bagisu to guard their culture and also encourage those that have not circumcised to do so in the coming season.
JERSEY CITY, N.J. — A Virginia man whose toddler daughter’s body was found in a suitcase next to train tracks in New Jersey earlier this month is now facing charges.
Hudson County prosecutors say 37-year-old Travis Plummer, of Richmond, is charged with desecrating the human remains of 23-month old Te’Myah Layauna Plummer. But the cause of death remains under investigation.
The child’s body was found April 11 just west of the Journal Square rail station in Jersey City in the PATH rapid transit system, which serves New Jersey and parts of New York City.
Authorities had been seeking the pair since last month, though they didn’t believe they were in danger. It was thought Plummer may have relocated to Jersey City or Charlotte, North Carolina.
The FBI tracked Plummer to San Juan, Puerto Rico, where he was arrested without incident April 19. He’s awaiting extradition and it’s not known if he’s retained a lawyer.
Residents worried about a lack of affordable housing in Arundel have banded together, and ‘AHA!’ is their cry.
Adrian Burrows lives with his wife and two children in Fitzalan Road, where Renaissance Retirement seeks to build its retirement block.
Adrian, who works for a different property developer, said: “It is going tower over other buildings.
“They are going to overlook all our houses into our gardens and through our windows.”
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He and John Munro, who lives nearby, have set up the Affordable Housing in Arundel (AHA!) campaign for cheaper accommodation to be built on the site.
Adrian, 37, added: “Young families have to leave Arundel because they can’t afford to stay.”
So far AHA has more than 350 signatures, with an online petition as well as hard copies at the Arundel Museum and town stores.
Tomatoes dominate greenhouse hort. in NL
Over 20% of the Netherlands’ greenhouses are devoted to growing vine tomatoes, the national statistics office CBS said on Friday.
Some 16% are used to grow red bell peppers and 13% cucumbers, the CBS says. Much of the remainder is devoted to fruit and flowers. Some 1,250 companies are devoted to growing vegetables under glass.
In total, greenhouses cover some 4,400 hectares, of which most are Zuid Holland province.
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Al Suwaidi added that the eco-tourism product in the Emirate of Sharjah is one of our new things, and we have more than 10 centers promoting a new culture and tourism”.
Chairperson of EPAA confirmed that ATM, one of the region's leading tourism platforms, brings together a host of airlines and hospitality companies, travel agencies and tourism organisations, helping to further promote the activities, projects and programs of the EPAA, in addition to highlighting the efforts of the Emirate of Sharjah to promote eco-tourism projects”.
NEW YORK — Days after the presidential pardon of Jack Johnson, Sylvester Stallone has announced plans for a biopic on the first African-American heavyweight champion.
Stallone said Wednesday that his newly launched Balboa Productions will start with a film about Johnson. On Thursday, Stallone stood next to President Donald Trump in the Oval Office as he signed a rare posthumous pardon to Johnson, who served 10 months in prison in what Trump called "a racially-motivated injustice."
Trump has said Stallone was instrumental in bringing Johnson's story to his attention.
Stallone's production company said the film will be fast-tracked with Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures.
Tennessee Education Lottery Educator of the Week: Justin Lattimore
JACKSON, Tenn. — This week’s educator of the week presented by the Tennessee Education Lottery teaches right here in Jackson.
Justin Lattimore teaches at Andrew Jackson Elementary School. He says his favorite part of being a teacher is his students and being able to see their progress.
“These guy. I’m getting to see them grow, getting to see them learn. They’ve grown a lot this year,” Lattimore said.
Lattimore says seeing a film led him to become a teacher.
“I was actually a business major and became a teacher because of a movie called ‘The Ron Clark Story.’ He inspired me to teach.”
Lattimore will now be eligible for the statewide Tennessee Education Lottery Educator of the Month Award. Starting in January, to vote for her or any of the other nominees, visit seehowitaddsup.com.
To nominate a teacher for our weekly award, email us at educator@wbbjtv.com.
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Is the MTA bus a part of your everyday commute? If so, it looks like it’s about to get a lot easier.
The MTA is adding GPS tracking to all of its buses so you know exactly when your bus is going to arrive.
According to the Baltimore Sun, the Maryland Transit Administration will spend around $1 million to add GPS devices to 500 buses. This will allow riders to see exactly how far their bus is by using the MTA app. About 250 buses already have the devices as a part of the agency’s pilot program.
This is not the only change being made in efforts to better the experience for MTA bus riders. There will be a new route to the Tradepoint Atlantic development in Sparrows Point, several of its lowest-ridership routes will be discontinued and bus stops and times will be adjusted for more than a dozen routes.
These changes will go into effect on Sunday.
DELLWOOD, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Gov.-elect Eric Greitens has named leaders for his public safety team.
Greitens announced Monday that Drew Juden, director of public safety in Sikeston, will be his director of public safety. Greg Favre, command staff officer for the St. Louis Fire Department, will be deputy director.
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports Greitens made the announcement at Zisser Tire & Auto, a Dellwood business that was looted in 2014 during protests after Michael Brown, who was black, was fatally shot by a white police officer in Ferguson.
The shop reopened with boarded windows but was hit again the next November.
Greitens said politicians turned a tragedy into a disaster after Brown’s death. He says the state was humiliated around the world and that would not happen when he is governor.
FLORENCE, SC ALDI's is inviting the public to its grand reopening and ribbon-cutting ceremony, which will take place in Florence on 1814 South Irby Street Thursday, February 23 at 8:25 a.m., according to a press release from ALDI. "To ensure we can continue to offer Florence shoppers the highest quality products at the lowest possible prices in a simple and easy-to-navigate shopping environment, we're pleased to bring the new look of ALDI to Florence," said Krysta Cearley, Salisbury division Vice President for ALDI.
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She was sick since the day she was born and as the years passed her condition dramatically got worse; to the point that it was no longer manageable and the likely outcome was death. But she is alive tonight.
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Kevin Love to return for Cavaliers against Milwaukee
CLEVELAND (AP) — Cavaliers forward Kevin Love will return Monday after missing six weeks because of a broken left hand.
Cleveland was 11-9 without Love, who was injured on Jan. 30. He's averaging 17.9 points and 9.4 rebounds in 48 games.
Associate head coach Larry Drew said Love's minutes will be restricted in Cleveland's game against Milwaukee. Drew is running the team while coach Tyronn Lue takes a leave of absence to address health issues that have included chest pains and a loss of sleep.
The Cavaliers are third in the Eastern Conference despite dealing with several injuries. Larry Nance Jr. (sore right hamstring), Rodney Hood (strained lower back), Cedi Osman (strained left hip flexor) and Tristan Thompson (sprained right ankle) were ruled out of Monday's game.
Kyle Korver has returned to the team after missing Saturday's game because of a family emergency. He's also been dealing with a sore right foot and was a game-time decision Monday.
CAIRO — A Libyan armed group has claimed victory over Italian-backed militias paid to staunch the flow of migrants to Europe from the coastal city of Sabratha.
The Anti-ISIS Operations Room, created last year to clear Sabratha of Islamic State militants, said in a statement that they have taken control of the city from the Martyr Anas al-Dabashi and Brigade 48 militias after a weeks-long battle.
Over the summer, Italy began funneling resources to the two militias after they agreed to stop facilitating the flow of migrant boats and start blocking them instead.
All factions are nominally under the control of the U.N.-backed Government of National Accord, which hailed the developments as “positive.”
Libya has plunged into chaos since a 2011 uprising that toppled and later killed longtime ruler Moammar Gadhafi.
Christians around the world celebrate Easter Sunday Christians of Ethiopian origin attend the Resurrection Mass, at the Ethiopian Coptic church, in Athens. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2ogmVrW A Cypriot Greek Orthodox worshipper holds a candle and prayer book outside Faneromeni church in the old city of Nicosia during the Easter Saturday vigil.
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Atkinson skated to a minus-4 rating and missed a game-high seven shots against the Capitals on Monday, as the Blue Jackets lost the series in six games.
Atkinson couldn't buy a goal in the last three games of the conference quarterfinals. He was blanked 16 times over that span and the lack of self-support led to a cumulative minus-6 rating through Games 3 and 6. Still, there's plenty of fantasy value in a guy who's recorded at least 21 goals and 40 points in five straight seasons, so don't let his playoff woes get in the way of the big picture when drafting this fall.
HAVANA, Cuba -- With the arrival of its first flight ever from Paris to Havana last Thursday, the French airline Corsair opened a new route to the Caribbean. Twice a week, Thursdays and Saturdays, Corsair aircraft will land in Havana, with plans to expand the frequency, according to Pascal de Izaguirre, president of the airline and its tour operator TUI France, a subsidiary of the TUI group, a world leader in the tourism sector.
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Hundreds of people flee to the beach to avoid the rapidly advancing flames of a bushfire in Tathra, Australia. No reporter narration.
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Tree Paine, right, publicist for pop singer Taylor Swift, walks with the singer's brother, Austin Swift, out of the federal courthouse after a ruling in the civil trial for the singer to determine whether a Denver radio announcer groped the singer in a case in federal court late Friday, Aug. 11, 2017, in Denver. A judge on Friday threw out a former radio host's case against Taylor Swift in a trial that delved into their dueling lawsuits over whether he groped her during a backstage meet-and-greet and whether she and her team ruined his career. David Zalubowski AP Photo
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“While our son has apologized himself, on behalf of our family, we wish to also express our most sincere apologies for the terrible words used in his ‘promposal.’
“We love our son dearly and know that he is a far better person than reflected in this reckless behavior. That said, as loving parents, we also feel compelled to share our own deep regret and serious concern about his actions.
“After numerous familial conversations and lengthy discussions with Riverview High School administrators, we have jointly agreed that our son will not be attending any further school activities or functions, including the Prom or graduation ceremony.
“As a family, we truly recognize this incident is a very difficult but important life lesson and pledge to do all we can to ensure that nothing like this ever happens again. Certainly, we hope that all of the people and communities who were hurt and offended will forgive our son and family.”
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* Q1 operating profit amounted to SEK 136 million, an increase of 6.3 pct
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New Zealand's foreign ministry named its new ambassador to China and new Consul-General in Hong Kong here on Wednesday. Clare Fearnley, currently New Zealand Ambassador to South Korea and former Consul-General in Shanghai, has been named the next ambassador to China.
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PESHAWAR: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has decided to support Jamiat Ulema Islam-Sami (JUI-S) chief Maulana Samiul Haq in the upcoming Senate elections, sources told Geo News.
Haq will contest the election, to be held on March 3, from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, sources added.
The party will in return support PTI in the General Elections 2018, sources said.
The two parties announced an alliance in November last year for the general elections, and agreed to formulate a joint strategy for the elections.
In a statement, the KP government had said party leaders at the meeting decided in principle to "struggle jointly" for ridding the country of difficulties and problems, it is facing at present.
It said the two sides agreed to devise a "mutual strategy" in this regard.
Speaking to Geo News, Haq had said the coalition would benefit the PTI in 2018 elections.
A Salina man has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for producing child pornography.
According to U.S. Attorney Tom Beall, 54-year-old Michael N. Rodenbeek was sentenced Friday. He pleaded guilty to two counts of producing child pornography.
In his plea, Rodenbeek admitted using an iPhone camera to surreptitiously record videos focusing on the genitals of a 10-year-old victim and a 9-year-old victim. The recordings were made without the victims’ knowledge.
Beall commended the Wichita Police Department, Homeland Security Investigations, the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force and Assistant U.S. Attorney Jason Hart for their work on the case.
K-12 IMPLOSION UPDATE: ADHD Boy Given ‘Award’ for ‘Most Likely To Be Distracted.’ “The student received the award in front of the whole class. Now, his mom is considering legal action.”
Slegers will join the major-league team from Triple-A Rochester prior to Wednesday's matchup against the Royals, Brandon Warne of ZoneCoverage.com reports.
Slegers figures to provide a depleted Twins' bullpen with a fresh arm. The 25-year-old right-hander has made nine starts at Triple-A this season, posting a 3.27 ERA and 1.09 WHIP with 31 strikeouts across 55 innings.
SPARTA, N.J. (AP) - A couple who gained notoriety for crashing a New Jersey couple's wedding reception and leaving them a card apologizing for their actions say they did it as a lark while on their first date.
Carly Wolfson tells WCBS-TV in New York (http://cbsloc.al/2i08E43) that she sent the bride, Karen Tufo, a Facebook message apologizing for showing up uninvited at the Aug. 6 event.
But Tufo - who has said she found the stunt funny and offered to buy the crashers a drink - told her no apology was needed.
Reception attendees have said Wolfson and Ritchie Barry were the life of the party, spending a lot of time on the dance floor and sitting at the best man's table.
Several people thought they might be crashers, but with everyone caught up in the celebration no one questioned them.
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BUTTE — Federal officials say two polluted sites associated with Montana’s copper industry will get heightened attention as the government pushes to complete cleanups that have dragged on more than three decades.
The Silver Bow Creek/Butte site and Anaconda Smelter were added to the U.S. Environmental Protection agency’s Superfund list of highly-contaminated sites in 1983.
EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt on Friday identified the two as among 21 Superfund sites nationwide needing immediate attention. There are more than 1,400 Superfund sites in the U.S.
Officials set an end of January deadline for the parties involved with Silver Bow Creek/Butte to reach an agreement on cleaning up contaminated soils in Butte. The Montana Standard reports that if an agreement isn’t reached, the EPA will issue an order for Atlantic Richfield Company to finish the work.
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April 12 Guilin Fuda Co Ltd :
* Says its wholly owned Guilin-based gear unit and Xiangyang-based crankshaft unit passe the review of high-tech enterprise recognition
* Says the two units will enjoy a tax preference of 15 pct for three years respectively
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FORT WORTH (CBSDFW.COM) – The trial begins on Monday for the man accused of shooting and killing someone after a Dallas Cowboys game. Marvin Rodriguez was indicted on charges of murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. It all stems from two fights in the parking lot of AT&T Stadium.
Police stated that the violent brawl started in Lot 10 after a 2015 game between the Cowboys and the New England Patriots. A video shows the fight happening, just moments before a gun was pulled. Officials in Arlington said that 28-year-old Rodriguez pointed the weapon during the fight and shot 43-year-old Richard Sells in the neck.
Sells was said to be trying to break up another fight. He later died at a Fort Worth hospital.
Rodriguez has been out of jail and on house arrest after a judge lowered his bond from $200,000 to $75,000. His trial begins at 1:00 p.m. on Monday afternoon at the Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center in Fort Worth.
Garvey’s Supervalu Tralee is celebrating a double win at the Checkout Annual Best in Fresh awards.
The awards, which were presented in Dublin, recognise and reward best practice in the sale of fresh produce.
Garvey’s Supervalu Tralee won the best presentation of fresh food category and for the second year in a row claimed the overall Best in Fresh Food Retailer.
Yesenia Aguilar of Reading, Penn. holds her one year old daughter Denalli Urdaneta at an immigration rally on Capitol Hill in Washington on Jan. 23. Andrew Harnik AP
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland's media regulator has imposed a fine of nearly 1.5 million zlotys ($420,000) on a private news channel for what it alleges was unfair reporting during a political crisis last year.
The broadcaster, TVN24, said it will appeal what it called an "unfounded" penalty.
The move comes amid reports that Poland's ruling Law and Justice party is seeking a state takeover of TVN24, which is owned by an American company, Scripps Networks Interactive, and whose reporting is sometimes critical of the government.
The National Broadcasting Council said in a statement Monday that TVN24 coverage of street protests in December 2016 violated the law by "propagating illegal activities and promoting behavior that threatens security."
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EUGENE, Ore. (AP) – University of Oregon President Michael Schill is announcing a new anonymous gift of $50 million in his annual State of the University address.
The Eugene Register-Guard reports ( http://bit.ly/2xXvMa7 ) the donation comes with an unusual feature – the anonymous donors have not earmarked the money, provided over the next five years, for any specific program or initiative.
The money will be used exclusively for “strategic investments,” however, not for ongoing university operating costs.
The number of rigs exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. declined by four this week to 936.
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Houston oilfield services company Baker Hughes said Friday that 748 rigs sought oil and 187 explored for natural gas this week. One was listed as miscellaneous.
Among major oil- and gas-producing states, Oklahoma gained three rigs and Colorado added one.
Texas lost three rigs, Pennsylvania and Wyoming lost two each, and Louisiana shed one rig.
Alaska, Arkansas, California, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, Utah and West Virginia were unchanged.
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A prominent white nationalist website that promoted a Virginia rally that ended in deadly violence Saturday is losing its Internet domain host.
GoDaddy tweeted late Sunday night that it has given the Daily Stormer 24 hours to move its domain to another provider because the site has violated the Scottsdale, Ariz.-based company's terms of service.
The site's labeling of a woman killed in an attack at the event in Charlottesville as “fat” and “childless” prompted the move, according to GoDaddy spokesman Dan Race. Heather Heyer was killed Saturday when police say a man plowed his car into a group of demonstrators protesting the white nationalist rally.
“Given their latest article comes on the immediate heels of a violent act, we believe this type of article could incite additional violence, which violates our terms of service,” Race said in an emailed statement.
Shortly after GoDaddy tweeted its decision, the site posted an article claiming it had been hacked and would be shut down.
The latest figures do not distinguish between minors who arrive without a parent and those who are separated from their mothers and fathers after they cross the border. But an official for U.S. Customs and Border Protection testified at a Senate committee hearing last week that 638 adults were referred for prosecution between May 6 and May 19 under the new zero tolerance effort and that they brought 658 children with them.
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The Washington Lady Blue Lions honored their three seniors prior to the match against McClain (which Washington won), Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017. (l-r); Delaney Greer, Trinity Ragland and Faith Kobel.
The Washington Lady Blue Lions honored their three seniors prior to the match against McClain (which Washington won), Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017. (l-r); Delaney Greer, Trinity Ragland and Faith Kobel.
LAS VEGAS — Comedian Ralphie May has died from cardiac arrest at the age of 45.
May had been battling pneumonia and had canceled a few recent tour dates to focus on his health. He was found unresponsive in his Las Vegas home.
Two days ago, according to a post on his Twitter account, May won Casino Comedian of the Year at the Global Gaming Expo.
May rose to fame after winning second place on the first season of NBC’s “Last Comic Standing” and
May is survived by his wife, Lahna Turner, and children April June and August James.
Daniel Ellison is the owner of Durham Arts Place, which offers affordable studio space to artists at a downtown location. Casey Toth ctoth@heraldsun.com
The treasure trove of leaked Gupta emails contains at least 200,000 documents, and journalists estimate they will still write stories on these for months to come, if not years.
We take you behind the roughly 100 stories so far and talk to the Sunday Times and The Times journalists who have been tucked away in our #GuptaEmails war room.
In this second episode of Stolen, the journalists share their concerns and fears that despite all their hard work to uncover proof of political influence, tax evasion and corruption, those who are implicated might still get away with it.
Transfer order withdrawn
LAHORE: The Punjab government withdrew the transfer and posting order of three officers and issued transfer and posting order of two other officers on Wednesday. The order transferring/posting Ijaz Ahmad, additional secretary, Public Prosecution, as director finance, Punjab Curriculum and Textbook Board; placing the services of Mazhar Ali Sarwar, finance and planning officer, Lahore, at the disposal of Lahore commissioner for further posting and Asif Iqbal, DMO Jhang, as assistant commissioner, Sahiwal, Sargodha, has been cancelled. Meanwhile, Tania Malik Awan, deputy director, Business Development, Lahore Ring Road, has been transferred and her services have been placed at the disposal of secretary, Schools Education Department. Lahore DMO Abid Shaukat has been made OSD and directed to report to the S&GAD.
KARACHI: The 18th meeting of Sindh Apex Committee has begun under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah here on Monday.
DG Rangers Maj Gen Muhammad Saeed, Karachi Corps Commander Lt Gen Shahid Baig, IG Sindh AD Khawaja, provincial Senior Minister Nisar Khuhro, governor’s special representative Salih Farooqui, Maula Bux Chandio, Murtaza Wahab, Additional IG CTD Sanaullah and others are attending the meeting.
OTTAWA — Health Canada wants to reduce the alcohol content and the size of the sugary, high-alcohol drinks like those sold under the FCKD UP and Four Loko brands.
Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor is launching consultations aimed at amending federal food and drug regulations to restrict the content of sweetened beverages whose alcohol content is between seven per cent and 12 per cent.
It's seeking feedback from the industry and all interested parties by May 3.
Health Canada will also convene a meeting with provincial and territorial governments in the coming weeks to discuss issues like advertising, marketing and labelling to reduce the risks caused by the products.
The move comes about three weeks after the death of Athena Gervais, a 14-year-old Quebec girl who reportedly consumed FCKD UP with an alcohol content of 11.9 per cent.
The Quebec government has already announced it will forbid the sale of the sweetened drinks in convenience and grocery stores.
March 31 SanBio Co Ltd
* Says it took out a loan of 900 million yen from Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation , with interest rate of 1.3 percent and a term of five years
* Says the loan is use for research expenditure of clinical test
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Indians ace Corey Kluber took the mound on Wednesday against a White Sox lineup that swings and misses often, which, on paper, seemed like an afternoon filled with strikeouts.
And that’s exactly what happened.
Kluber struck out two of the first three batters he faced, one of whom was Yolmer Sanchez.
The stud pitcher had a 2-2 count, and that’s when he changed speeds and busted out his 84 mph changeup, which had Sanchez completely fooled, as you can see in the video below.
Corey Kluber, Nasty 84mph Changeup (grip/spin). 😷 pic.twitter.com/tMVG7xRTjK — Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) May 30, 2018
Kluber just has so many pitches in his arsenal.
Anderson totaled seven points (3-7 FG, 1-5 3Pt), four rebounds, and two assists in 20 minutes during Monday's 108-94 win over the Hornets.
Anderson appears to have returned to full strength, and he has been a factor off the bench in these last two games. Robert Covington faced some foul trouble in both of these tilts, and Anderson has filled in effectively. As a result, it seems as if Anderson is in the process of solidifying a decent reserve role, but he's still best reserved for use in deep leagues.
Atalanta have been handed a tough Europa League Round of 32 draw against Borussia Dortmund.
Napoli will play another German side in RB Leipzig, while AC Milan have a fairly straightforward task of facing Ludogorets.
And finally Lazio take on Romanian side FCSB, with the games being played in on Thursdays 15 and 22 February, 2018.
All of the sides have never met in European competition, adding to the mystery of the Europa League.
Edwards Lifesciences (NYSE:EW) Q1 results ($M): Net sales; 894.8 (+1.3%); Transcatheter Heart Valve: 551.6 (+2.3%); Surgical Heart Valve: 179.5 (-10.0%); Critical Care: 163.7 (+13.1%).
Net income: 206.6 (-10.3%); EPS: 0.96 (-9.4%); non-GAAP EPS: 1.22 (+29.8%).
Q1 guidance was non-GAAP EPS of $1.04 - 1.14 on sales of $900 - 950M.
2018 Guidance: Sales: $3.5B - 3.9B (unch); non-GAAP EPS: $4.50 - 4.70 from $4.43 - 4.63.
Q2 Guidance: Sales: $950M - 1,000M; non-GAAP EPS: $1.05 - 1.15.
Democratic Rep. Justin Parish announced on Facebook this morning that he will not run for re-election.
“I’ve said from the beginning, that I’ll run for re-election unless I’m able to find someone who can do it better than me,” Parish said in the video. “After many conversations, I think I have. My former chief of staff Robert Edwardson, who worked with me from the beginning, has agreed to serve, has agreed to put his name into the hat, and I hope that you’ll support him.”
Edwardson is a Democrat and a member of the Juneau Assembly.
Another assembly member, Deputy Mayor Jerry Nankervis, is running as a Republican for the seat.
House District 34 includes the Mendenhall Valley, the Juneau Airport area and neighborhoods to the northwest.
Future Retail announced the acquisition of Shoppers Stop-owned HyperCity on Thursday for an enterprise valuation of Rs 911 crore, of which Rs 655 crore would be paid in stock and cash. This is the fifth acquisition of the company in the past five years. In an interview, Rakesh Biyani, joint managing director of Future Retail, tells Raghavendra Kamath the strategy behind the acquisition and the way ahead. Edited excerpts: When do you expect HyperCity to break even? We will take the decision to shareholders and the CCI (Competition Commission of India) and then acquire ...
The Manica district court in central Mozambique on 6 December sentenced 11 officials of Manica Municipal Council to prison terms of between three months and three years, all converted into fines, for their part in corrupt schemes to steal municipal funds.
The court also ordered the 11 accused to repay the Municipal Council for the funds they had drained from its coffers.
The prosecution showed that the thefts began in 2015, but were only discovered in February this year. The total losses to the Manica City municipality are put at 1.1 million meticais (US$18,300).
The judge, Efigenio Baptista, had no doubt that the accused were guilty of embezzlement. The lawyer for the Municipal Council, Nelson Pedro, said the sentence was just - particularly because the accused would now have to repay the money they had stolen.
Daniel Hernandez, who helped save the life of Congresswoman Gabby Giffords when he was her intern, says ‘there’s so much work that we should have done and continue to need to do to make sure this doesn’t happen again.'
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Firefighters were called to a cooker fire in Chesterfield yesterday afternoon.
The cooker had caught fire at a property on Central Drive at around 5.30pm yesterday (Sunday, January 1).
Crews from Chesterfield and Staveley found the fire out on arrival.
Nobody was hurt in the incident.
Cabrera, who was reinstated from the paternity list earlier Monday, is in the lineup for the White Sox's game against the Yankees. He'll bat third in the order and man left field.
Cabrera was away from the team during its three-game series with the Twins over the weekend while tending to the birth of his child, but manager Rick Renteria will usher the veteran back into the lineup immediately upon his return. He's off to a slow start to 2017, batting .258 with no homers and two RBI in his first 34 plate appearances.
Bryant is "fine" according to manager Joe Maddon but is still questionable for Tuesday's game against the Indians, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Bryant was hit in the head by a pitch in Sunday's game against the Rockies, but seems to have avoided serious injury. He isn't showing signs of a concussion but does have a cut above his left eye. It doesn't appear that he'll miss more than a game or two, if any.
ANDERSON COUNTY, SC (WSPA) – Three people were injured in a car that rear-ended an Anderson County deputy’s cruiser Friday night.
Our crew spoke to responders who said the car hit the deputy’s vehicle on Interstate 85 North at the 40 mile marker, which is the Highway 153 Exit.
Three people inside the vehicle that rear-ended the deputy were taken to Greenville Memorial for treatment.
The deputy was not injured in the crash.
South Carolina Highway Patrol was called to the scene to investigate.
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• We published the wrong solutions to Chris Maslanka’s Wordpool puzzles last Saturday (page 66). A gnome is a pithy maxim, not a “town in Alaska”, nacarat is an orange-red colour, not a “species of bird with percussive call”, and a gemsbok is a type of antelope, not an “animal dressed in finery for a parade” as the solutions said.
• Last Saturday’s Review section did not include a credit for the artworks on the cover and pages 6 to 10. They are by Christophe Gowans.
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A desperate manhunt has been launched to find a terrorist who reportedly shouted 'Allahu Akbar' before shooting dead 39 people in an Instanbul nightclub packed with New Year's Eve partygoers.
Islamic State have claimed responsibility for the attack that saw a further 69 people injured as the killer stormed the Reina nightclub in Istanbul armed with an AK-47 and began blasting people at will.
Turkish police have released the first picture of the prime suspect in the Istanbul nightclub attack, as the gunman remains on the run.
As many as 16 of those that died in the attack are thought to be foreign nationals but none are believed to be British.
The horror began after New Year's Eve early this morning when the gunman arrived outside the club in a yellow taxi.
He then shot dead a policeman stationed outside before storming in and opening fire with an assault rifle.
Chilling CCTV showed the killer dressed in a woolly hat shooting at random outside the club before he stormed inside.
Washington (CNN) Texas Sen. Ted Cruz has an 11-percentage point lead over his Democratic challenger, Rep. Beto O'Rourke, a jump that appears tied to President Donald Trump's increased popularity, new Quinnipiac University poll shows.
The poll out Wednesday shows Cruz ahead with 50% of likely voters' support compared to O'Rourke's 39%. That's a significant shift from Quinnipiac's April survey that showed O'Rourke just three points behind Cruz.
Cruz's improvement in the survey tracks closely with Trump's popularity. Trump is now at an even 47% approval and 47% disapproval rating -- compared to 43% approval and 52% disapproval in April.
The new survey showed Cruz appearing popular with voters. A majority of Texas voters, 52%, approve of his job performance. He's viewed favorably by 49% and unfavorably by 38%.
O'Rourke is seen favorably by 30% and unfavorably by 19%, an indication he is not yet particularly well-known.
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DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – A Dayton man has been found guilty in a 2016 murder.
The Montgomery County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office said Wednesday that Bryson Tyrone Williams was found guilty of shooting and killing Terion Dixon, 21, in November.
Police say Dixon was standing outside near a friend’s car on the 1700 block of Germantown Street.
Williams was indicted in January on murder and other charges.
A Montgomery County jury found Williams guilty Wednesday of murder, felonious assault and a weapons charge.
Williams is currently in custody at the Montgomery County Jail.
Williams will be sentenced July 6.
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Police: Man shot to death in Austin
Police: A man was shot and killed Tuesday night in the West Side Austin neighborhood, police said.
The man, whose age wasn’t known, was shot in the back at 8:57 p.m. in the 5100 block of West Chicago, according to Chicago Police. The circumstances of the shooting weren’t immediately known.
He was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital, where he died, police said.
The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office didn’t immediately confirm his death.
Area North detectives were conducting a homicide investigation.
Former All Blacks midfield star Ma'a Nonu scored an impressive try for Toulon, with his side edging Dan Carter's Racing 92, 17-11 on Monday (NZT).
Nonu linked up with Springboks winger Bryan Habana to score the opening try of the match late in the first spell of the Top 14 domestic clash.
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North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un has been briefed on a plan to strike the area around Guam, according to the country’s official news agency on Monday.
Kim said he will wait a while longer before making a decision as to whether or not to strike, Reuters reports.
“The United States, which was the first to bring numerous strategic nuclear equipment near us, should first make the right decision and show through actions if they wish to ease tensions on the Korean peninsula and prevent a dangerous military clash,” Kim said, according to the North Korean news agency.
Kim also ordered that the military should be “fire-ready,” in case he decides to give the order at any moment.
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A new picnic bench will be in Carter’s Park soon after parish councillors agreed to buy one for at least £145.
It follows the popularity of a picnic bench put outside All Saints Church by Holbeach in Bloom volunteers.
Coun Paul Foyster, parish council vice chairman, said: “I’d like an agreement in principal for at least one picnic bench for Carter’s Park.
Meanwhile, Holbeach families unable to afford headstones for their loved ones buried at Hall Gate Cemetery could soon be able to add their names to a memorial wall.
Coun Kay Piccaver, chairman of the cemeteries committee, revealed that talks with Lincolnshire Co-op to help fund the memorial wall had been positive, but no decision has been made on a cost.
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Iranian short movie 'Kech', directed by Mehrdad Hassani, won the Best Short Film Award at the 15th Third Eye Asian Film Festival 2016.
Produced by Rafsanjan Young Cinema Association, 'Kech', which means 'girl', narrates the story of a nurse in the war zone who sacrifices herself to save a child.
The film aims to bring out human values at the heart of the grim war and to say that there are still people who put their lives into danger to save others.
The Indian event was held on December 15 to 22, 2016. It included two sections of feature and short films in which award-winning filmmakers seek to popularize Asian cinema in the world.
One of the most credible festivals, the international film festival, screens films from Iran, India, Nepal, China, South Korea, Japan, Indonesia, the US, Egypt and Morocco.
The Gingerbread Glazed Doughnut, available only on Dec. 12, has a spiced gingerbread dough with hints of cinnamon and ginger, covered in a gingerbread molasses glaze.
The Gingerbread Glazed Doughnut has a perfectly spiced gingerbread dough with hints of cinnamon and ginger, covered in a warm gingerbread molasses glaze. This is the first time that Krispy Kreme Doughnuts is transforming both the dough and glaze to create an all new holiday favorite.
To find a participating shop, visit www.krispykreme.com/gingerbreadglaze.
It takes more than love to keep a relationship hot—and these couples are proof of that. In this episode of Black love, our couples detail everything they do to keep their relationship sexy. After being together for years, Nica & Okai, Jen & Gary and Ben & Melinda, explain the ins and outs of their love and how their passion stays alive.
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SHAWNEE, Okla. -- Moving from place to place can be difficult for children in foster care, but a local organization has worked to make those moves a little less jarring.
Luggage With Love is an organization that provides clothes, shoes and other necessities to children who are placed in DHS custody.
However, officials say thieves targeted the group and stole thousands of dollars worth of brand-new clothes.
Authorities say the thieves broke in to a storage facility in Shawnee on Saturday morning.
Luggage With Love, based out of Norman said it was close to $5000 worth of merchandise, which would have clothed 500 foster children.
Organizers say thieves stole clothes, Bibles, shoes and more.
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After an emotional roller coaster of ups and downs, everything was smooth sailing for Chad Johnson and Karina Smirnoff in Sunday's Famously Single season finale—so they finally took things to the next level.
The former Bachelorette cast member and pro dancer heated up the group's farewell celebration with a passionate smooch that was long overdue. "Finally I just felt like the moment was right and I went for it," Johnson explained. "And it was f--king awesome!"
Meanwhile, Ronnie Magro-Ortiz took a huge step forward in his relationship with Malika Haqq by giving her a personalized key to his apartment!
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (WAVY) — Williamsburg police are investigating an armed robbery that happened Saturday night.
Police say the robbery happened around 7:20 p.m. at the Speedway on the 300 block of Richmond Road.
When officers arrived, the clerk told them a man, approximately 5 feet 8 inches to 5 feet 10 inches tall, entered the store wearing a blue hooded coat with his face covered.
The suspect displayed a handgun and demanded money from the register. When the clerk handed over an undisclosed amount of money, the suspect fled in an unknown direction.
Police say the clerk was not injured.
Those with information on this incident or any other crime in the Williamsburg area are asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP or the Williamsburg Police Department at 757-220-2331.
Salina (ap) — A Salina woman has left more than $300,000 to support a festival that runs in the central Kansas town where she’s lived for about three decades.
Jeri Sparks, who died in March, left a $321,975 bequest from her trust fund to the Smoky Hill River Festival.
The Salina Journal reports the bequest was announced Thursday at the Greater Salina Community Foundation.
Sparks, who moved to Salina in 1986, graduated from Brown Mackie College in 1988 and worked for Brown Welding Supply as a staff accountant and payroll clerk. She continued in various administrative capacities after Airgas USA bought Brown.
She was diagnosed with cancer in 2013.
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TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - A Florida police officer has been shot and wounded while serving an arrest warrant at the home of a man facing charges for making violent threats to his family.
Tampa police announced on social media that Officer Richard Lehr was released from a hospital Monday afternoon.
Police say Lehr and Officer Leigh Smith were serving the warrant at an apartment complex early Monday morning when 35-year-old Walter Richard Jeziorski opened fire.
Tampa police Chief Brian Dugan pointed to "mental health issues," adding that the shooting is an example of what "officers deal with every day."
Jeziorski surrendered to police shortly after the shooting. He had several previous arrests on charges that include battery and domestic violence. It's not clear whether Jeziorski has a lawyer.
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Ten people were reportedly injured after being violently thrown from a ski lift at a resort in Georgia today (March 16).
In the video, tourists waiting at the bottom of the ski lift desperately urge those on it to jump off.
It shows a group of skiers on the lift being violently thrown several feet into the air as it turns a corner.
In the video, filmed today (March 16), skiers at the Gudauri resort can be seen being thrown several feet into the air.
Others can be seen jumping off further up the hill to avoid being violently thrown. It also shows people jumping off the lift in panic.
According to one witness contacted by Newsflare, it took 90 to 120 seconds to stop the lift while it was malfunctioning.
Local reports said that 10 people were left with injuries when the out-of-control lift began running backwards at speed.
Parsons finished with 13 points (4-5 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, two steals, and one assist in 16 minutes during Monday's 118-115 loss to the Nets.
Parsons reached double figures in scoring for the first time since Dec. 13. This is only the 11th time Parsons has taken the court since then, and the Grizzlies have no reason to push him with the season nearing its end. As a result, he's best left on waiver wires.
Our relationship with Russia is worse now than it has ever been, and that includes the Cold War. There is no reason for this. Russia needs us to help with their economy, something that would be very easy to do, and we need all nations to work together. Stop the arms race?
Police arrest man for threatening woman with box cutter
COLUMBIA - Police said Tuesday they arrested a man after he threatened a woman with a box cutter.
The Columbia Police Department said at approximately 8:23 p.m. Sunday, officers were dispatched to the 1400 block of Godas Drive in reference to a disturbance.
Police said they discovered Jovan Smith and a female victim got into a verbal altercation, during which Smith grabbed a box cutter and held it to the woman's throat, according to police.
Smith charged with felonious restraint and felony unlawful use of a weapon.
The Columbia Police Department said Smith was also arrested for misdemeanor domestic assault and felony warrant for failure to appear. His total bond for all the charges was $6,092.
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 4 Midday' game
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday afternoon's drawing of the Iowa Lottery's "Pick 4 Midday" game were:
1-4-6-3
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DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - A man is going to prison for killing another man from Effingham.
A jury found Keirsean Bond, 26, guilty Thursday on charges of first-degree murder, attempted murder and armed robbery after the death of Todd Feldkamp. The victim’s body was found on Nov. 18 in the 1600 block of North Edward St.
Prosecutors say they couldn’t prove Bond had the weapon, even though they did prove his actions caused Feldkamp’s death.
A second unnamed man suffered a gun wound during the drug deal. Prosecutors say Bond set up the deal with that person, who brought Feldkamp to Decatur.
Bond previously entered a not guilty plea. He’s scheduled to be sentenced on July 11.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has voted 50-47 to confirm one of President Donald Trump's nominees to serve on the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans.
Republicans used their majority to push Kyle Duncan's confirmation through over the objections of Democratic lawmakers and liberal advocacy groups that described him as a conservative culture warrior.
Duncan was lead counsel in the Hobby Lobby case before the Supreme Court, which decided that some corporations can hold religious objections that allow them to opt out of a requirement to cover contraceptives for women.
Democrats questioned whether Duncan could be an impartial arbitrator given his work on various social issues.
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NxWorries—the duo of Anderson .Paak and producer Knxwledge—were the musical guests on the Valentine’s night episode of “Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.” They performed “What More Can I Say” from their album Yes Lawd!. On a stage set up like a living room, .Paak tries to win back the trust of two different women he cheated on, letting the song’s verses play out like dialogue as Knxwledge plays his MPC in a seat next to them. In the end, Knxwledge swoops in with roses and steals both women away, leaving .Paak alone. Watch the elaborate performance unfold below.
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The 6'6" centreman is in the final year of a contract with the Arizona Coyotes that carries an average of $3.1 million per year. That is well within the Habs' current deadline budget, right now projected to have the room to accommodate a player with an annual cap hit of about $4 million.
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A woman was pushed to the ground before the attacker drove off in her car.
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Cannabis with an estimated street value of £200,000 was seized in Kettering today.
Police seized the drugs this afternoon in the town centre, but declined to name the street where the warrant took place.
A man in his 20s was arrested on suspicion of drugs offences and is currently in custody.
A police spokesman said: “Information from the public is really important in tackling drugs.
“We would urge anyone with any information to contact us on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.”
A traffic stop in Boaz led to a drug trafficking arrest on Oct. 2. The driver, Cesar Cortez, was also charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and receiving stolen property.
Boaz police say they pulled Cortez over at about 3 a.m. for not having a tag. They then discovered he had a suspended driver's license.
Police say they found just over an ounce of methamphetamine when they patted him down, which he claimed was not his. They said he also had a gun that was reported stolen out of Albertville.
Cortez is being held in the Marshall County Jail on a $250,000 bond.
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For many patients, participating in gene therapy clinical trials isn't an option because their immune system recognizes and fights the helpful virus used for treatment. Now, University of Florida Health and University of North Carolina researchers have found a solution that may allow it to evade the body's normal immune response.
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White House press secretary Sarah Sanders fought back tears after a student asked her about what the Trump administration is doing to combat gun violence in schools.
Sanders was questioned by a young boy during Wednesday's White House press briefing who recalled that his school recently had a lockdown drill and said he and his friends are worried they could be shot at school.
The boy wanted to know what the administration has done and will do to “prevent these senseless tragedies.”
“I think that as a kid and certainly as a parent, there is nothing that could be more terrifying for a kid to go to school and not feel safe. I’m sorry you feel that way,” Sanders replied, visibly holding back tears.
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MILLARD, Neb. (KMTV) - Millard Public Schools began Monday with excitement and issues.
On one hand, eighth graders in the district will receive laptops for the first time as part of the district's technology initiative, known as One-to-One.
At the beginning of 2017, all high school students in the district received laptops. The 2017-2018 school year will be the first full year students will have their own laptops from eighth grade all the way through high school.
The One-to-One program costed $2 million to launch and will cost an additional $1 million each year to maintain.
At the same time, however, MPS is in the midst of a budget crisis. The district is facing a more than $6 million deficit because of lack of government funding.
While the district continues to grow, teachers and administrators have already been cut.
GateHouse Media, which owns more than 400 community newspapers and hundreds of local websites, is restructuring its $1.2 billion debt in a prepackaged Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing. Newcastle Investment Corp.,...
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NEW YORK -- The New York Police Department says it is responding to a report of an explosion near Times Square.
The response is centered in the area of the Port Authority bus terminal.
It's led to delays along some of the subway lines that pass beneath the bus terminal.
Some passengers have been evacuated as a precaution.
There were no immediate reports of injuries.
KUALA LUMPUR May 3 Edra Energy (IPO-EDRA.KL) has relaunched a request for proposal to hire banks for its IPO that is targeting to raise $500 million to $1 billion, IFR Asia reported citing two sources with knowledge of the deal.
Banks have to respond to the request for proposal (RFP) by May 9, one of the sources told IFR, a Thomson Reuters publication.
Edra Energy withdrew its RFP in February this year, within the same day of launching it, without giving any reason.
The company is Malaysia's second largest independent power producer. It was formerly owned by state fund 1MDB and was seeking a $1 billion-$3 billion IPO. The IPO plans faltered as 1MDB became embroiled in money laundering investigations.
In 2015, 1MDB sold Edra Energy to China General Nuclear Power (IPO-CGNP.HK) for $2.3 billion.
Edra Energy could not be immediately reached for comment. (Reporting by S Anuradha of IFR, writing by Liz Lee; Editing by Gopakumar Warrier)
Minaya could be a candidate to close games for the White Sox after Tyler Clippard was traded to the Astros on Sunday.
It wasn't immediately clear who would get the nod to close games with the departure of Clippard. Minaya would appear to be a top candidate after posting a 3.14 ERA with a 11.9 K/9 since July 1. However, Jake Petricka and Gregory Infante could also be in the mix as there's been no official announcement.
TAMPA, Fla. — A massive boom shook homes across Pasco, Hillsborough and Polk counties over the weekend. Residents called government hotlines, and theories swirled online. Could it be military operations? An explosion? A meteor? Supersonic jets?
Half a dozen government agencies all had the same answer Saturday: We don’t know, but we didn’t do it.
Tampa Bay is surrounded by military bases and has a long history of mysterious booms often attributed to military tests. But those military bases said they didn’t cause the 1:45 p.m. boom.
The Tampa Bay Times said there was one possible explanation: Two F-15 fighters were given permission by NORAD to fly at supersonic speed — in excess of 760 mph — over the Gulf of Mexico, said Canadian Air Force Lt. Marco Chouinard, a NORAD spokesman.
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Fish-out-of-water stories on the Connecticut gold coast are the basis of a couple of first season network sitcoms. After "American Housewife" brought Katy Mixon trying to adjust to life in tony Westport, Fox 's new comedy "The Mick" brings a raucous Rhode Islander to Greenwich to take care of her sister's spoiled kids.
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TV One Does Dinner for Two
Another TV One movie called Dinner for Two is currently in production in Atlanta. R&B singer Tristan “Mack” Wilds (The Wire, 90210), Chaley Rose (Nashville), Shaun Baker (House Party, Living Single) and Prince Hammond star in the story of an alcoholic reflecting on his life and his lost relationship with a woman he still loves while he guzzles wine and whiskey. Orlando Bishop wrote the story and is directing.
Kerry County Council will spend almost half a million euro in 2017 supporting leisure centres in Killarney, Tralee and Ballybunion.
Around €440,000 will be spent on Killarney Sports and Leisure centre and includes loan repayment charges of almost €267,000.
A share of €60,000 has been earmarked for the swimming pool in Ballybunion.
The council says this is in recognition of the importance of this facility in supporting the area and business community and is contingent on the performance of the pool.
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The remainder of this funding will go to Tralee Sports and Leisure Centre.
A 19 year-old Muslim girl was attacked by two men who ripped off her hijab and dress and drew a cross onto her body in Anderlues, 60 kilometers south of Brussels on Monday night.
The assailants shouted racial slurs at the girl as she tried to escape, calling her a "filthy Arab" before they pinned her down to the ground.
Belgian police have started an investigation into the incident.
Recently, Muslims have been facing increasing Islamophobic attacks as hate crimes have been on the rise.
SACRAMENTO (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the California Lottery's "Fantasy 5" game were:
08-22-24-26-29
(eight, twenty-two, twenty-four, twenty-six, twenty-nine)
Estimated jackpot: $73,000
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Man Utd transfer news: Jose Mourinho is keen to get business done before the World Cup
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08:15: Jose Mourinho has made a strong demand to Manchester United over Gareth Bale,
And according to The Sun, Mourinho is adamant he doesn’t want United to blow their budget on the Real Madrid winger.
The report suggests Mourinho is demanding Ed Woodward finds extra cash to secure a deal for the 28-year-old.
The report indicates he is intent on ensuring he doesn’t miss out on his other targets.
A move has been lined up for Shakhtar Donetsk star Fred while Lazio midfielder Sergej-Milinkovic Savic is also on their list of targets.
Polish judge Malgorzata Gersdorf walked into the Supreme Court building on Wednesday, defying new legislation forcing her to retire as court president, and putting the judiciary on a collision course with the government. Michelle Hennessy reports.
Winning numbers drawn in '5 Card Cash' game
MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Wisconsin Lottery's "5 Card Cash" game were:
KH-AH-4C-5C-2H
(KH, AH, 4C, 5C, 2H)
Most of us are active on Facebook, use many of Google's assets and get Amazon products dropped at our doorsteps. But have we ever stopped to think about the enormous impact these three companies have had on our lives and our society? Well, Jonathan Taplin has given it a lot of thought.
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The Champaign Health District encourages homeowners to obtain free radon test kits and to check their homes for this deadly gas.
The National Academy of Sciences has confirmed that radon in homes can cause lung cancer. This naturally occurring gas enters structures from the soil. It can’t be seen or smelled. About half of Ohio homes have elevated radon levels, and high levels are found throughout the state.
To order a free radon test kit, visit the county Health District website at www.champaignhd.com or call 937-484-1606.
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The good organization and a convenient venue made the event stand out as hundreds of Rwandans came out to show their love for gospel music.
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While Ghana’s fate is ultimately out of their own hands in their 2018 World Cup qualifying campaign, the Black Stars will be desperate to take control of their own affairs and answer their critics when they face Uganda on Saturday.
In the previous qualifier between the two sides-back in Tamale in October, the Black Stars were held to a 0-0 draw as their campaign got off to a stuttering start. It was a portenteous outing, considering the tribulations to have followed.
A 2-0 away reversal to main contenders Egypt meant the Stars, then under Avram Grant, had shirked five points. The Pharaohs, on the other hand, picked up everything in sight and sat five points clear atop the table. The difficulty ahead for the Stars, if it wasn’t clear after the Uganda set-back, became apparent.
There was an uphill task on the horizon.
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NEW YORK (AP) — What's new in cruising for 2018? There's the usual razzle-dazzle — laser tag, water slides, zip lines and massive LED screens — along with a continued emphasis on healthy lifestyles, from dining options to fitness.
New ships offer more outdoor spaces and views of the sea, with boardwalk-style decks, glass walls and observation areas.
Alaska is very popular, along with itineraries on smaller ships to other cold-water destinations like Iceland, Greenland and the polar regions.
Millennials are a factor, too. Royal Caribbean says shorter cruises are popular with 20-somethings. In Europe, U by Uniworld river cruises are for ages 21-45 only.
The Cruise Lines International Association says "skip-gen" cruising is a new phenomenon, when grandparents cruise with grandkids, but skip a generation by leaving mom and dad home.
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"Alice Cooper, whose theatricality is the stuff of legend, is the perfect rock star to play Herod in our live production," said Robert Greenblatt, Chairman, NBC Entertainment in a press statement.
"Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice wrote a showstopping musical number for Herod and we all look forward to the 'King of Shock Rock' taking on the King of Judea." Read more here.
SHELBY COUNTY, Ill. (WAND) - Central Illinois residents are invited to enjoy a unique view of Lake Shelbyville during Balloon Fest this weekend.
Officials say this event will be held at Lake Shelbyville Visitor Center from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. on October 6, from 6 a.m. until dusk on October 7, and from 6 a.m. until 10 a.m. on October 8.
Attendees will be able to enjoy tethered hot air balloon rides, live music, a cookout, and a community breakfast fundraiser hosted by Festival of Lights and Chautauqua Preservation Committees.
For more information about Balloon Fest, or for a complete schedule of activities, click here.
With the arrival of the new year, the public agenda of Pope Francis is also reactivated.
On Wednesday, the pope will continue his series on hope at the General Audience. During these colder months, he is holding the catechesis inside the Paul VI Audience Hall in the Vatican.
On Thursday, the pope has summoned people living in areas affected by the two major earthquakes that caused more than 300 deaths in Italy in August and November. It will be a meeting to tell them they are not alone and to promote the reconstruction of the area.
On Friday, the pope will celebrate a Mass in St. Peter's Basilica for the feast of the Epiphany. This is the day the Eastern Churches celebrate Christmas. As a result, it is estimated that the Magi could attend the Angelus with the pope in the square on Sunday.
Additionally, Pope Francis will end the week by baptizing the children of Vatican employees in the Sistine Chapel. At noon, he will pray the Angelus with pilgrims from the window of his private study.
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Coin collectors have found an unusual £1 which has the new design printed onto the old round pound.
The ‘error’ coin has been seen three times by ChangeChecker, and one has sold on eBay for £205 after attracting 22 bids.
The rare find has the 12-sided coin’s design stamped on an old shaped coin.
If you find one of the coins, ChangeChecker’s advice is to send it to the Royal Mint Museum, which has a free verification service. They will return it, with their findings, within a few weeks.
Their advice will help you secure a higher value if you choose to sell it online.
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BRIDGEPORT - A new non-profit group designed to unify the four major housing projects in Bridgeport has officially opened its doors.
Supporters of "The Bridgeport Community Rally In Peace Project" met at the Morton Government Center Sunday.
They discussed plans to unify the different housing projects, P-T Barnum, Trumbull Gardens, Marina Village and Greene Homes, by bringing together different community groups to work on building relationships.
Organizers say everyone will be safer if the communities can come together.
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Potential number #1 NFL draft pick Saquon Barkley’s girlfriend, Anna Congdon, announced on Instagram on Saturday that she is pregnant with his baby.
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If everything goes as planned, April 2018 is going to be one heck of a month for former Penn State running back Saquon Barkley. As long as the baby comes when expected, Barkley will be a father and the NFL number #1 draft pick in April.
Anna and Saquon have been together for more than a year. Congdon, according to the Penn State Directory, is a nursing student.
The Grant Napear Show with Doug Christie; Tim RoyeThe voice of the Warriors Tim Roye joined Grant and Doug to talk the championship his team just won, if he feels the team will be able to keep it together for the next few years and just how good Lebron James is.
LAUSANNE - The International Olympic Committee on Friday provisionally suspended Brazil's national Olympic body over the alleged involvement of its head Carlos Nuzman in a vote-buying scandal. The IOC also suspended Nuzman from all his positions, stripped him of his honorary membership and removed him from the coordination committee for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Nuzman was arrested in Rio de Janeiro on Thursday as part of a probe into allegations he helped buy votes from the IOC to secure Rio's hosting of the 2016 Games.
Belfast bred Robocobra Quartet perform live at The Storey in Lancaster on Saturday, June 2 at 7.30pm.
Mining influence from jazz, hardcore and contemporary classical music, Robocobra Quartet sound like little else.
Originally formed at the Sonic Arts Research Centre in Belfast, Northern Ireland, the group operate as an expanding, contracting and ever-changing collective.
The group improvise not only musically but also in their conduct – engineering their own recordings and performing in venues as varied as jazz festivals, the back room of a pizza parlour and in-store at Rough Trade Records.
Tickets cost £9 from More Music on 01524 831997.
While the children at the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital may look down and see an empty Kinnick Stadium, people are still finding ways to wave back.
The "Iowa Wave" is among the best new traditions in not just college sports. After the first quarter of every home football game, fans inside Kinnick Stadium turn their eyes from the field to the sky where the patients look down from inside the children's hospital, and wave in a simple gesture to show support.
While the stadium sits quiet, people are still finding ways to keep the wave going.
On Friday, Straight No Chaser, a professional cappella group, had a show at Hancher Auditorium in Iowa City. During the performance, the group stopped the show and turned on the lights and had the audience partake in an impromptu wave that was recorded for the children.
The video shows members of the group along an enthusiastic crowd all stand up and wave. That video can be watched here.
Future’s follow-up to EVOL will be released Friday.
The project is titled Future.
I was preparing the feast. U walked away from the table too soon https://t.co/n1PFChLlyb — FUTURE/FREEBANDZ (@1future) February 14, 2017
He is also preparing for a world tour called the Nobody’s Safe Tour with acts such as Migos, Tory Lanez, and Kodak Black, Young Thug, and A$AP Ferg for select dates. The tour will be coming to Darien Lake on the 24th of May. Listen to WDKX on how you can win tickets to the show.
Sports News of Tuesday, 15 August 2017
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2017-08-15
Vincent Atinga
Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah has handed call ups to Vincent Atinga, Ahmed Adams and Emmanuel Ampiah ahead of the team’s second leg Championship of African Nations (CHAN) qualifier against Burkina Faso.
The trio will join the team in camp as they prepare for the return leg of the qualifier at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Sunday.
Atinga has been awarded with a maiden Black Stars call-up following his remarkable displays for Hearts of Oak in the Ghana League likewise Asante Kotoko silky defender Ahmed Adams and Elmina Sharks midfielder.
The team arrived in Ghana on Sunday afternoon after securing a 2-2 draw with Burkina Faso in the first leg match played in Ouagadougou.
Local resident Zeke Reichert is collecting “e-waste” — nonfunctioning electronic devices — to be recycled through May 10. Reichert will accept mobile devices, batteries, ink cartridges, flat-screen TVs and tube TVs under 28 inches, computers, cables and other miscellaneous electronics. Not accepted are household appliances or fluorescent bulbs of any style.
According to the Ohio EPA, electronic devices like tube TVs and computer monitors can contain several pounds of lead, and other devices may contain components like mercury and chromium. When electronic devices are not properly recycled, these toxic elements can contribute to harmful pollution.
Those interested in contributing to the recycling effort may contact Reichert at 453-8025 or zekiel.reichert@gmail.com.
Black Thought and Method Man stopped by the Sway in the Morning radio show yesterday and delivered the best cypher of the year.
How great is it? Black Thought makes a political statement about the Vegas massacre and Method Man drops a line in Spanish.
Stop what you're doing and watch their epic throwdown now. You won't regret it.
A fourth person is charged in the death of Tyler Applegate, who police say was shot after confronting a man who was urinating on his fence.
The “fourth and final” person is charged with second-degree murder and recklessly discharging a firearm, according to a Saskatoon Police Service news release. The man is scheduled to appear in court on Thursday.
The other three people allegedly involved in his death — Madison Leigh McKeaveney, Dustin Grainger and Dylan Chabon Tyacke — are each charged with manslaughter.
Applegate, 27, was shot on July 22, 2017, and died from his injuries in hospital on Aug. 10, 2017.
Ireland's biggest independent postal company is promising hundreds of jobs as it launches a new pick up service.
CityPOST says it will collect from businesses for free.
The firm is marketing itself as a rival to State service An Post and claims to undercut its costs by over a fifth.
CityPOST currently delivers anywhere in Ireland, as well as 200 other countries around the world
CEO, Ian Glass, says they're hiring now for their new roles:
In this May 22, 2018 photo, Italian President Sergio Mattarella greets children on the of the setting sail of the Nave della Legalita' (Ship of Legality), seen in the background with banners of prosecutors murdered by the mafia Giovanni Falcone and Paolo Borsellino, at the port of Civitavecchia, Italy, Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Italy's president, who is wielding key power in a political crisis, was a professor thrust into public life when the Mafia slayed his brother. Officially guarantor of the Italian constitution, President Sergio Mattarella has shown how the head-of-stae role has evolved to embrace protecting Italy's place in Europe. ANSA via AP Quirinale Presidential Press office
A 13-year-old girl was was reported missing in Montreal has been found safe and sound.
Montreal police said she was found at the Atwater Metro station.
She had been missing since Friday afternoon.
Kerry’s most famous cow is being remembered this weekend more than 25 years after her death.
Big Bertha lived to the age of 49 in the Sneem/Templenoe area and produced 40 calves until her death on December 30th 1993.
In her lifetime she raised over £60,000 for cancer charities and was the Grand Marshal in the St Patrick’s Day parade in Sneem on a number of occasions.
She featured on the Gay Byrne Show and news of her death was carried in local, national and international press.
George O’Neill from Blackwater recalls her passing.
Seán Hurley will be remembering Big Bertha this Sunday night on Kerrywide from 9pm.
Big Bertha has also inspired a gin, named ‘Bertha’s Revenge’
Independence Day is one of those holidays that sometimes has people questioning what's open and what's closed and if they need to check their mailboxes today.
The celebration is a federal holiday, which means local, county, state and federal offices and agencies are closed.
As for the mail and postal schedule, here's a quick Q&A:
Britain and the European Union have agreed to a transition period to avoid a "cliff edge" Brexit next year - though only after London accepted a potential solution for Northern Ireland's land border that may face stiff opposition at home. As Rosanna Philpott reports, the pound surged on confirmation that Britain would remain effectively a non-voting EU member for 21 months until the end of 2020.
HAMBURG, N.Y. (AP) – When it comes to chowing down on kale, Gideon Oji is once again the top dog, beating back a challenge from hot-dog-eating champ Joey Chestnut.
Oji gulped down 22½ 16-ounce bowls of the leafy green vegetable in eight minutes during Sunday’s Kale Yeah! Competition at the Erie County Fair in New York. The kale was served raw with oil and vinegar.
The contest is billed as the world’s healthiest eating competition.
Chestnut, of San Jose, California, consumed 20 kale servings. He is the reigning hot dog-eating champion at the Nathan’s Famous in New York City.
Oji is Nigerian and now lives in Marrow, Georgia. He took the inaugural kale-eating title last year, consuming 25½ servings.
Sunday’s event was an unlikely partnership between the Independent Health Foundation and Major League Eating.
Omar and Bacima grew up together and now might have a child with each other. Omar really liked her sister and never thought of being with her. Things got crazy during a 4th of July party and they ended up sleeping together.
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Barrie lit the lamp during a 5-1 victory over Detroit on Sunday.
Barrie's been on a blistering pace recently, scoring 13 points in his last 10 games, while averaging 25:29 of ice time and 4:03 of power-play time with the first unit during that span as well. He's also up to 50 points (11 goals, 39 points) in 58 games -- which ranks in a tie for 10th most in the NHL out of defensemen, despite the fact Barrie has missed 13 games due to injury -- and eclipsed the 50-point plateau for the second time in his career. Barrie's certainly elevated his game in 2017-18, and there's no reason he can't continue to pile up points for the rest of the year.
CAIRO, Dec 10 (Reuters) - Egypt’s annual urban consumer price inflation fell to 26 percent in November from 30.8 percent in October, the official statistics agency CAPMAS said on Sunday.
Inflation shot up in Egypt after the country floated the pound currency in November last year, reaching a record high in July on the back of energy subsidy cuts. (Reporting by Arwa Gaballa)
"All the applicants figure we can do better than what they scored us," said Jim Watson, general manager of the Sites Project Authority. "We always assumed we would have to use an appeal" to fully explain the proposal's water management plans.
On Tuesday, December 12, 2017, FOX Sports Ohio is airing the Cavs – Hawks game (7:00 p.m.) and the Blue Jackets – Oilers game (7:00 p.m.). Please refer to these programming details, available online HERE.
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LOS ANGELES (AP)  ABC has named a black woman as its "Bachelorette" for the first time in the show's history.
Rachel Lindsay will lead the 13th season of "The Bachelor" spinoff. The announcement came Monday night on ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live."
The news is somewhat of a spoiler for fans of the ongoing season of "The Bachelor." The 31-year-old attorney from Texas has yet to be eliminated from the dating show, where she is competing for the affections of Nick Viall. Nevertheless, Lindsay told Kimmel on Monday that she's ready to find love and a husband. She also encouraged the audience to send any interested suitors to apply for the show.
"The Bachelorette" begins airing on ABC in May.
March 28 Perak Transit Bhd:
* Unit entered into a sale and purchase agreement with Pasti Kenari Sdn Bhd
* Deal for total cash consideration of 8 million RGT
* Deal is not expected to have any effect on the gearing of the group for FY ending 31 Dec 2017
* Proposed acquisition of two parcels of land, both located in Mukim Belanja, Perak Source text: (bit.ly/2nHy4Ev) Further company coverage:
The humble sleeve has raised its game by a notch with exaggerated forms that swallow your hand.As seen at: Asa Kazingmei, Bloni
A man was hospitalized after a massive fire broke out at his home in Matthews Monday morning Caroline Hicks, WBTV
A Great Horned Owl having a very bad day was rescued by Animal Control Officers in Solano County according to the Solano County Sheriff's Office and is going to be just fine. Officers Walls and Kim found the large predatory bird in Vallejo, its wing caught on a piece of fishing line that had been left tangled between two trees.
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THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Dutch police say they shot and wounded a man who was standing on the balcony of a residential apartment block and reportedly was waving an ax and shouting "Allahu akbar."
In a series of tweets, Rotterdam police say the shooting happened early Wednesday afternoon in Schiedam when police tried unsuccessfully to calm the man. When an arrest team entered the apartment, the man attempted to attack them and injured a police dog.
Police say they are investigating the man's background. His identity was not released.
The confrontation came a day after a man in Belgium attacked and killed two female police officers and fatally shot a passer-by.
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JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) — Cavon Baker tied his career high with 20 points, Quadir Welton had 17 points and 12 rebounds for his seventh double-double, and Saint Peter’s beat Marist 71-46 on Tuesday night.
The Peacocks had a 30-16 lead at halftime after holding Marist to 6-of-25 shooting. Back-to-back Baker buckets and a 3-pointer by Nick Griffin pushed the lead to 47-26.
Griffin finished with 14 points for Saint Peter’s (15-12, 11-6 Metro Atlantic Athletic). Griffin made three of the Peacocks’ nine 3-pointers and Baker grabbed six rebounds to help with a 31-22 rebounding advantage.
Saint Peter’s moved into second place in conference after Iona lost to Canisius 89-83 on Tuesday. Monmouth sits alone in first with a 14-2 conference record.
Khallid Hart hit three 3-pointers and scored 12 points for Marist (6-21, 3-13), which lost its eighth straight. Brian Parker added 10 points.
Sandra Lydia Sico, 74, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2017.
Born in Scranton, PA to Lillian Greene Kirk Tamblyn and Francis M Kirk.
Beloved wife of the late Joseph Sico. Survived by her two loving children, Colleen Sico and Christopher Sico of Gaithersburg MD and Waldorf, MD; adoring grandchild, Nicholas Sico of Waldorf, MD. Caring sister of Edward Tamblyn JR. of Scranton, PA, and Isabelle Unis of Baltimore, MD.
Sandra grew up in Scranton, PA, before eventually moving to Mechanicsville, MD. She was a devote Christian and loved nature & animals.
NEW DELHI (AP) - An Indian company that is partnering with the Trump Organization on an office tower project outside New Delhi has been accused of running an elaborate real estate swindle that cheated investors out of nearly $150 million.
Documents obtained by The Associated Press make no mention of the Trump Organization, and focus largely on two real estate deals that began years before the organization signed a 2016 agreement with IREO to partner on an office tower outside of New Delhi.
Ramesh Sanka, the former CEO of the real estate firm IREO, says he saw "various acts of cheating, fraud and misappropriation of money," creating "huge wrongful gains" for the company's managing director and his associates.
Top IREO officials could not be reached for comment.
Torres was forced to exit Wednesday's contest prior to the fifth inning, Coley Harvey of ESPN.com reports.
Torres had been dealing with a hip issue that was likely the culprit in his removal from the matinee. Manager Aaron Boone previously stated that this has been a lingering issue for Torres, though he stressed that it "wasn't a big deal," per Marc Carig of The Athletic. Look for an update on his status in the coming hours.
GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. — Authorities are searching for a 14-year-old boy and a 62-year-old woman missing in Grand Canyon National Park after they were swept down a creek while crossing it in a remote part of the park.
Chief Ranger Matt Vandzura of the National Park Service says two fellow hikers alerted authorities by setting off an emergency GPS locator beacon in the backcountry area below the canyon's North Rim.
He says the two lost their footing and were swept away Saturday in Tapeats Creek, a tributary of the Colorado River.
Vandzura declined to identify the missing, the other hikers or their relationship to each other.
An investigation is underway but authorities have not concluded how the two were swept away.
CNN's cultural critic Michaela Angela Davis and author Michael Eric Dyson speak about the parallels between the Trump administration and race relations in the US.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Zoetis Inc:
* ZOETIS DECLARES FIRST QUARTER 2018 DIVIDEND; BOARD APPROVES 20% PAYMENT INCREASE
* ZOETIS - BOARD DECLARED Q1 2018 DIVIDEND PAYABLE TO HOLDERS OF CO‘S COMMON STOCK OF $0.126 PER SHARE, UP 20% FROM QTRLY DIVIDEND RATE PAID IN 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
March 31 Australian Competition And Consumer Commission-
* ACCC denies authorisation for banks to collectively bargain with Apple and boycott Apple Pay
* "ACCC is not satisfied, on balance, that the likely benefits from the proposed conduct outweigh the likely detriments"
* "Concerned that the proposed conduct is likely to reduce or distort competition in a number of markets"
* Says banks sought authorisation to bargain with Apple for access to near-field communication (NFC) controller in Iphones, reasonable access terms to App store Source text: (bit.ly/2nB5YZw) Further company coverage:
New Delhi
In utter manifestation of discrimination against occupied Jammu and Kashmir, all recommendations from the territory, four of them made by even Governor NN Vohra, didn’t find a place in this year’s Padma awards, one of the highest civilian honors of India announced annually on the eve of Republic Day. Padma awards will be conferred on March 20 and April 2.
Puppet administration of occupied Kashmir had recommended nine names, four of them by even Governor Vohra, and all of them were rejected by a high-level 10-member Selection Committee, constituted by the Indian government.
Majority of those who find place in the final list, prepared by the selection committee, either belong to upper caste or Hindu extremist organizations.
The 2018 Padma awards selection committee comprised people handpicked by Modi-led government like Cabinet Secretary P K Sinha, Home Secretary Rajiv Gauba, Additional Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister PK Mishra, and Rajya Sabha member Swapan Dasgupta.—KMS
Police are investigating a crash involving a Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority police cruiser that impacted Wednesday morning's commute.
The crash was reported in the intersection of East 9th Street and Carnegie Avenue just before 6 a.m.
The cruiser and a passenger vehicle collided at the intersection. Police set up a detour in the area to help with rush hour congestion.
The female officer was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Her condition is not known at this time.
Stay with Cleveland 19 News for updates to this developing story.
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 U.S. Sen. Pat Roberts is defending the Senate filibuster rule amid some unusual backlash from his Republican House colleagues and constituents at a conference of independent oil and gas producers.
But Roberts concedes Republicans may have to do away with it in order to pass their agenda.
The sometimes testy exchanges Monday came at the convention of the Kansas Independent Oil and Gas Association.
Rep. Lynn Jenkins won scattered applause when she called for getting rid of the filibuster, saying Congress is "crippled" right now.
Roberts says Republican control of the Senate can easily flip, noting he has been in the minority more often than he has been in the majority.
Rep. Kevin Yoder reminded people that health care repeal failed even though it only needed 51 votes to pass.
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April 28 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved Novartis AG's Rydapt as an initial treatment for acute myeloid leukemia (AML).
AML is a rapidly progressing cancer, which forms in the bone marrow and results in an increased number of white blood cells in the bloodstream.
Rydapt has secured approval for adults with newly diagnosed AML that have a specific genetic mutation called FLT3, in combination with chemotherapy, the FDA said. (Reporting by Natalie Grover in Bengaluru)
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain’s TSB bank, owned by Spain’s Banco Sabadell, took down its mobile app and online services on Tuesday in an attempt to fix technical problems which have locked customers out of their accounts.
A sign is displayed outside a branch of the TSB bank in central London March 12, 2015. REUTERS/Neil Hall
The bank said about 402 customers on Sunday were able to see data that they would not usually see online, often of so called “connected accounts” that family members typically use.
TSB Chief Executive Officer Paul Pester said he had worked for 48 hours to fix the problem but that the bank had to take down both the mobile app and online banking again on Tuesday. The services should be working later today, he said.
“I’m truly sorry,” Pester said in a statement. “Customers can rest assured that no one will be left out of pocket as a result of these service issues.”
Pester has written to each customer to apologize.
April 24 (Reuters) - Jilin Province Huinan Changlong Bio-pharmacy Co Ltd:
* APPOINTS XU XIANG FU & ZHANG YI AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Two men were arrested by local sheriff’s deputies at gunpoint in Tuesday on suspicion of possessing a stolen car.
The arrest happened on La Glorita Circle, west of Wiley Canyon Road, near Wiley Canyon Elementary School, shortly after 3 p.m. Tuesday, Sgt. Cortland Myers of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station told The Signal Tuesday afternoon.
“We arrested two guys in a stolen car,” he said.
There no shots fired and no one was hurt.
“They complied fully,” Myers said.
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The Public Protector will conduct a preliminary investigation to determine the merits of some of the allegations that have been published as part of the #GuptaLeaks saga that point to issues at Eskom, Prasa and Transnet.
These allegations point to improper or dishonest acts or offences with respect to public funds at the state-owned enterprises as well as well as improper or unlawful enrichment by certain public officials at these institutions, the office of Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane said in a statement on Wednesday night.
Aside from the #GuptaLeaks, the investigation will also look at the controversial re-appointment of Brian Molefe as head of Eskom.
Former Public Protector Thuli Madonsela's initial state capture report about alleged improper and unethical conduct by President Jacob Zuma and other state functionaries relating to the Gupta family was released last year.
A review application by Zuma on the recommendations of that report is expected to be heard in October.
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FG Condemns Killing Of Nigerians In South Africa
The Federal Government has condemned the recent extra judicial killing of a Nigerian, Tochukwu Nnadi in South Africa describing it as worrying. The Senior Special assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora, Abike Dabiri-Erewa disclosed this in a statement signed by her media aide, Mr Abdur-Rahman Balogun, in Abuja on Monday. She …
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Nike golf announced on Sunday that World No. 1 golfer Jason Day has signed on to become the newest staff member next season. And, after a Day himself announced the news with an awesome Instagram post of his own, Nike dropped this inspiring first ad.
.@JDayGolf didn’t reach No. 1 alone. He didn’t do it by flying south for winter, either. Watch #NikeGolfClub’s newest Ace show his cards. pic.twitter.com/VWBbQYJs7T — Nike Golf (@nikegolf) January 1, 2017
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"Two protesters dangling from a ceiling support at Minneapolis’ U.S. Bank Stadium unfurled a banner criticizing the Dakota Access Pipeline during a National Football League game on Sunday between the Minnesota Vikings and Chicago Bears, police said The banner urged Minneapolis-based U.S. Bank to divest from the $3.8 billion pipeline crossing four states. Construction in North Dakota prompted protests by Native Americans and environmentalists who say the project will harm water resources and sacred lands. The federal government ruled in December against that stretch of the project.The protesters, a man and a woman, climbed down after the game ended and were arrested, police said in a statement. After undergoing medical evaluations, the pair were jailed on burglary and trespassing charges, and another woman was issued a trespass notice and released, the statement said." (01/02/26)
http://www.rawstory.com/2017/01/protesters-hang-banner-during-nfl-game-to-protest-north-dakota-pipeline
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Flybe is extending an invite to Stornoway residents to come along and meet Chief Revenue Officer Vincent Hodder and hear all about the company’s plans for continuing to serve the Islands after September 1st.
The metting is taking place on Wednesday, August 16th at 6pm in Stornoway Town Hall.
All are welcome to attend.
Don’t get us wrong; there are tons of great products out there. But there’s only a select few that fall into the “empties” category—a class of products guaranteed to be good till the last drop. They’re the type of tubes you keep squeezing to make sure you get every ounce, and the bottles you spray upside-down for max usage (no judgment). They’re not easy to find, and they sell out quickly. Most importantly, they’re worth every penny you spend on them, because they’re actually beauty goals bottled. Behold, nine products so good you’ll buy them again and again… and again.
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Veere Di Wedding starring Sonam Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor, Swara Bhasker and Shikha Talsania is due for a release on June 1. The screening of the film was attended by film's actors and industry folk on Wednesday. Sonam Kapoor attended the screening with her husband Anand Ahuja and the two posed for the shutterbugs. (Source: Photo by Varinder Chawla)
Minnesota Health Insurers Propose Higher Rates
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Minnesota’s four largest small-business health insurers are proposing average premium increases next year.
The Star Tribune reports that increases range from 8 to 17 percent. Some insurers say the increases are needed because enrollees are consuming more care while medical costs are rising.
The proposed increases could affect about 160,000 people. They’re also rekindling fears that some small businesses might drop group coverage.
Employers with two to 50 workers are in the small-group market in Minnesota. According to federal data, that includes more than 275,000 enrollees this year.
Mike Hickey is the state director for the National Federation of Independent Business. He says the increases are cause for concern because they’re higher than health insurance inflation.
The Minnesota Commerce Department is expected to release final rates in October.
Welcome to the Daily Dose of Rock n Roll with Mike Shannon for January 02. You will find this daily in the “Features Section”. Check each day for a new Daily Dose from Mike.
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Hartsville holds Coffee with a Cop
Officers of the Hartsville Police Department will sit down for community discussions and coffee with local residents on Wednesday, Feb. 15 from 8:30 to 11:00 a.m. at Hartsville Garden Apt. Community Room 780 Tailwind Lane, Hartsville SC 29550.
This meeting, part of the nationwide “Coffee with a Cop” effort, will be a time for residents to ask questions, discuss issues and learn more about the department’s work around Hartsville. All members of the community are welcome to take part in the session.
The national Coffee with a Cop is an initiative supported by the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, promoting community meetings to develop relationships between law enforcement and community members.
For more information, contact Lt. Richardson at 843.383.3011 or tenyonde.richardson@hartsvillesc.gov.
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There’s been a crash on the Hawke’s Bay Expressway.
A vehicle has rolled and the road is currently closed north and southbound between Links Rd and Evenden Rd.
Initial information is that a man from the vehicle has sustained serious injuries.
Emergency services, who were called at 5.13am, are working to clear the highway.
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PANAMA PLANS to spend $4.2 million of its tourism promotion budget to attract more European tourists.
The Cabinet Council has approved a contract between the Panama Tourism Authority and the German airline Lufthansa aimed at boosting the 2015 total of 263,000 tourists from Europe by an additional 6,500 passengers.
In March 2016, Lufthansa began flying five times a week between Frankfurt and Panama. The capacity of each flight is 298 passengers.
The agreement includes online campaigns, nedia travel promotions, social networks and advertising in travel agencies in Germany, Italy, Poland, Great Britain, France, Austria, Belgium, Switzerland and Spain.
In addition to Lufthansa, there a daily flights to Panama operated by Air France, KLM and Iberia.
Mariah Carey‘s manager lashed out at Dick Clark Productions, the company behind the New Year’s Rockin’ Eve special, following the singer’s disastrous Times Square performance.
This article originally appeared on www.rollingstone.com: Mariah Carey’s Manager Lashes Out at ‘Rockin’ Eve’ Producers
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Australia has ordered the recall of 2.3 million vehicles fitted with Takata Corp air bags that have been linked to deaths worldwide, in the country's biggest compulsory product recall. Sara Hemrajani reports.
A wildfire is spreading and forcing evacuations in Custer State Park in the Black Hills of southwest South Dakota.
The fire had grown to about 4 square miles by Monday afternoon. The state Wildland Fire Division says five homes in the park have been evacuated, though no buildings have burned and no one has been hurt.
The division says another concern is the historic Blue Bell Lodge, which is closed for the season. Officials say it's not currently threatened by the fire, but they're keeping an eye on the area.
About 200 firefighters are battling the blaze, which erupted Monday amid dry, warm weather. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Custer State Park features hills with ponderosa pine and prairie. The park is closed, as are all roads in and out of the park.
Bob Iger of ABC called Valerie Jarrett to let her know that “ABC does not tolerate comments like those” made by Roseanne Barr. Gee, he never called President Donald J. Trump to apologize for the HORRIBLE statements made and said about me on ABC. Maybe I just didn’t get the call?
Sky and Virgin Media join-up in targeted TV advertising
LONDON, June 15 British pay-TV rivals Sky and Liberty Global's Virgin Media said on Thursday they would work together to offer advertisers targeted access to more than 30 million TV viewers in the UK and Ireland.
A 50-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder following a serious assault on two men in their 20s in Portadown.
The men, aged 22 and 25, were attacked in the Garvaghy Road area on Sunday.
They suffered head injuries after being attacked by a group of men who were carrying weapons at about 4.30am.
A burned-out car, believed to be related to the assault, was later found on the Drumnagoon Road.
The accused is expected before Lisburn Magistrates Court this morning (Monday, August 14)..
A musical featuring hits from an American rock singer is hitting the stage in Mankato.
The cast from A Night With Janis Joplin takes the stage at the Verizon Center Grand Hall in Mankato at 7:30 p.m. on October 3.
The show is a tribute to Janis Joplin, who became well–known as the queen of rock & roll back in the late '60's.
The performance takes guests on a musical journey back in time to celebrate Joplin and her biggest musical influences like Aretha Franklin and Bessie Smith.
Tickets for the show range from $39–89.50.
You can get your tickets beginning this Friday, August 18 at 10 a.m. at the Verizon Center box office and all Ticketmaster locations.
THE Straits Times Index (STI) on Tuesday first rebounded strongly in tandem with an overnight rise on Wall Street but eventually drifted to a net loss of 0.76 of a point at 3,137.54 as geopolitical concerns, particularly surrounding North Korea, took grip. The Dow futures reversed a morning gain to trade in the red in the afternoon, and Europe opened weaker across the board.
Turnover was moderate at 2.6 billion units worth S$1.05 billion, and the advance-decline score excluding warrants was 224-262.
Black valedictorian couldn’t give his speech. The mayor let him speak at city hall
The first black valedictorian of a Rochester, New York charter school wasn’t allowed to give a speech at his graduation. So the mayor let Jaisaan Lovett deliver his speech at city hall and posted it to the city’s YouTube channel.
Tomorrow is August 15th or 08/15 on the calendar which means it's 815 Rockford day.
More than 90 local shops and restaurants will have deals, promos and specials tomorrow. In addition to the many specials throughout Rockford, there will be several events happening including the Rockford Day Job Fair, Rockford Day at Edgebrook and 815 on the bridge.
City leaders say the day will bring the community together.
Dauphin Island Police are searching for a biker who vanished after hanging out with friends on the island. 60-year-old Carl Ishee went for a ride to Fins Bar Thursday night. Friends say he was leaving to go home about half past midnight. He hasn’t been seen since.
Ishee’s son, Justin Ishee , tells News 5 that he sees his father almost every day. Carl Ishee actually lives with his son just off the Island, a 10 minute ride from Fins. Justin Ishee filed a missing person report with Dauphin Island PD. Police tell News 5 that Carl Ishee was wearing a cut-off Harley Davidson t-shirt, jeans and black boots when he was last seen.
Although he was last seen at a bar, Ishee’s son says he’s not much of a drinker. The son tells News 5 he has access to his father’s bank account and there has been no new activity since Thursday. Mr. Ishee’s bike is a 2000 Harley Davidson Softail with a custom blue pearl paint job.
Justin Ishee asks if you have any information to call him at 251-591-1930, or call Dauphin Island Police.
2018-03-19 — latimes.com
``Wissinger alleged in an interview that NLRB lawyers are soliciting workers to accept deals on the spot or within hours, without sufficient opportunity to review final terms with the labor group's attorney, and in some cases without the workers fully understanding they are waiving their right to get their jobs back. "These workers have waited years, and all of a sudden they have to make a decision in 10 minutes because the general counsel wants to help McDonald's kill its case," he said.''
In the proposed land exchange, the city will trade to the Broadmoor approximately 189 acres, known as the Strawberry Hill or Strawberry Field area. David Deitemeyer, a park planner with the city, walks through Strawberry Fields during a media tour on Wednesday, February 17, 2016.
Start the conversation, or Read more at The Gazette.
Randolph won't play during Friday's preseason game against the Spurs, Sean Cunningham of ABC 10 Sacramento reports.
The veteran big man will be getting Friday night off for rest. In his stead, expect Skal Labissiere to see the bulk of the run at power forward.
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HIT: Priyanka Chopra impressed us in an Ester Abner outfit at the 2018 Pre-Grammy Gala recently. For the red carpet, the Quantico actor wore a white satin pantsuit with chic fringe detailing at the hem of her blazer and the sleeves. However, instead of opting for a traditional power outfit feel, stylist Cristina Ehrlich kept it sultry by teaming the suit with a risque black semi-sheer camisole. Chopra went with a minimalist approach towards accessories with just a slim chain with a star locket around her neck and a longer chain with a medallion that tastefully adorned the actor’s décolletage. As much as we love her outfit, we think the make-up was the real hero this time. Chopra went with nude tones and a dash of poppy burgundy on the lips and a matching smear on the eyelids as well. She rounded out her look with side-parted beachy waves and layered with a black-brown fur coat. (Source: AP)
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – Chambersburg police are still looking for two teenage girls reported as runaways and have shared that another has also been reported missing.
Kaira Watkins, 16, and Chakeema Spencer, 14, were last seen March 24. They are believed to be in the area of Chambersburg and Fayetteville, police said last week.
Jy-Yawney Ferguson, 13, was also reported missing and has not been seen since last Monday.
Anyone with information on any of the teens’ whereabouts should call 911 or the Chambersburg Police Department at 1-717-264-4131.
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Looking for a holiday activity that will keep you indoors?
The Ingram Planetarium at Sunset Beach may be just the place.
Planetarium manager Katherine Hunt was on Monday's First at Four to discuss two shows: Laser Holidays - A Holiday Light Show and Season of Light.
Laser Holidays features colorful laser images displayed on the planetarium's dome ceiling while holiday music plays.
Season of Light provides insight into why winter, the coldest and darkest season, features some of the warmest and brightest celebrations of the year.
The Season of Light shows are held at noon and 6 p.m. and Laser Holidays takes place at 7 p.m.
Tickets for non-members are $9.50 for adults, $8.50 for seniors (62 and older) and $7.50 for children (ages 3-12). Kids ages 2 and under get in free.
Click here for more information.
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Many places will stay dry today with bright or sunny spells. However, skies will turn a little cloudier at times to give a few isolated showers, perhaps wintry at first this morning.
It will feel less cold than recently in lighter winds, particularly in western Scotland and Northern Ireland. Top temperatures 10 Celsius (50F).
NATIONAL CITY, Calif. (KGTV) - A National City strip mall is being evacuated Friday due to a gas leak.
The problem was reported about 12:30 p.m. at Grove Plaza on 2220 E. Plaza Blvd., near the Manila Seafood Oriental Market. The strip mall also contains Starbucks, Tapioca Express, T-Mobile, and other businesses.
Officials said a contractor working in the area broke a gas pipe, causing the leak. Firefighters plan to go business-to-business to check the air quality before allowing businesses to reopen.
No injuries were reported.
It is possible to make sense of what's happening in the labour market, but only if you follow a few rules.
India's second largest commercial vehicle maker Ashok Leyland said it sold 10,731 units in the month of December, registering a 12 percent degrowth compared with 12,154 units sold in year-ago period. However, on month-on-month basis, the sales growth was 12 percent.
Sales were much better-than-expected. Motilal Oswal had estimated a 28 percent drop in sales to 8,700 units for the month.
Medium & heavy commercial vehicle (MHCV) sales declined 9 percent year-on-year to 8,782 units and light commercial vehicle sales dropped 20 percent to 1,949 units in the month gone by.
For the nine months period ending December 2016, sales increased 1 percent to 97,445 units compared to year-ago period. LCV sales grew by 4 percent and MHCV 0.2 percent.
At 12:37 hours IST, the stock was quoting at Rs 80.50, up Rs 0.40, or 0.50 percent on the BSE.
March 29 Luna Gold Corp:
* Luna Gold and JDL announce court approval of the plan of arrangement to form Trek Mining Inc
* Luna Gold Corp- is expected that plan of arrangement to form trek mining inc will close on March 31, 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Out and About: What’s Happening the Week of 12/11
Holiday events abound, many of them, to support great causes
Addie Graham-Kramer, president of The Event Company, joins us every Monday with insight into some of the events happening in and around the region. Check out what’s happening the week of December 11! Further details are listed below for each event.
Tuesday, December 12, Albert and Gage’s “One More Christmas” at the Washington Pavilion, 7 p.m.
Wednesday, December 13 – 22, Art Moms and Friends Holiday Pop Up
Thursday, December 14, Ceili Dance at the Old Courthouse Museum (Irish music and dancing)
Thursday, December 14 – 17, Christmas at the Cathedral at St. Joseph’s Cathedral
Saturday, December 16, 2nd Annual Ugly Sweaters for Survivors Party
Sunday, December 17, Kaydyn’s Wonderland Winter Formal at Sioux Falls American Legion
Police arrests herbalist in possession of human skull
A 45 year-old man identified as Lucien Tosume, who is suspected to be a ritualist has been arrested by the Lagos State Police Command, for possessing a human skull. Tosume was arrested last week following an intelligence report in Iraye village in Sagamu Local Council of Ogun State. According to spokesman of the Lagos State …
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0:51 The day Idaho's Teton Dam broke Pause
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Sabrina walks into a German speaking class and is then sent to the principals office.
AS Roma technical director Ramón Rodríguez Verdejo , ' Monchi ' was wanted by Barcelona, Mundo Deportivo have reported. The headline reads, “Confirmed: Barça tested Monchi as technical secretary”.Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu asked if Monchi would be open to the idea of joining Barcelona. The second time, he made a proposal directly to Monchi asking him if he would be the new technical secretary of the La Liga champions.​Mundo reports Monchi answered affirmatively in principle, but Barcelona have not made a concrete offer for AS Roma technical director. Thus, Monchi is working on the current project in Italy.Barcelona’s current technical secretary is Robert Fernandez and his contract expires at the end of June. So far, Robert Fernandez has not received any communication from Barcelona that he will leave or will be offered a new contract.Josep Maria Bartomeu wants to make a unified decision on Robert Fernandez, but the final decision lies in the hands of Josep Segura.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Huttig Building Products Inc:
* HUTTIG BUILDING PRODUCTS SAYS ‍EFFECTIVE JAN 31, 2018, OSCAR MARTINEZ IS NO LONGER SERVING AS VICE PRESIDENT & CFO OF CO - SEC FILING
* HUTTIG BUILDING PRODUCTS - ‍ BOARD APPOINTED JON VRABELY AS INTERIM CFO UNTIL PERMANENT REPLACEMENT FOR CFO POSITION HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED​
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This video shows the moment a football supporter had a real-life Little Britain moment - when he rose from his wheelchair to start celebrating. Sports reporter Jak Ball filmed the fan wheeling his chair up and down the side of the pitch before he stunned the crowd by jumping out of it in delight and waving his arms aloft. The 'miracle' was reminiscent of the Little Britain TV show, where the character Andy Pipkin feigns the need for a wheelchair to his carer, Lou Todd!
If you haven't watched the sneak preview of Lee Daniels' new drama, Star , then I ask you this: What are you waiting for? The companion series to Daniels' other series- Empire -premiered to strong ratings earlier this month when FOX aired a special preview. And you know what other show debuted in a similar manner from Daniels, airing on FOX, and only continued its rise towards TV dominance? Yep, Empire .
Start the conversation, or Read more at Lucky.
March 29 Egalet Corp-
* Egalet announces FDA does not object to distribution of materials,communications to healthcare professionals regarding abuse-deterrent properties of Arymo ER
* Egalet's challenge to FDA's exclusivity decision still under consideration Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Did you miss any of the parade honoring the 2016 women's national champions? No problem! We have you covered.
Using the links below, you can watch the parade in all five parts. Just click each link to watch along with each part.
Some of those who spoke at the event today included:
Mayor Steve Benjamin, Mayor of Columbia
Mayor of Columbia Congressman Jim Clyburn, U.S. House of Representatives
U.S. House of Representatives Ray Tanner, Athletic Director at the University of South Carolina
Athletic Director at the University of South Carolina Commissioner Greg Sankey, Southeastern Conference
Southeastern Conference President Harris Pastides, University of South Carolina
University of South Carolina A’ja Wilson, University of South Carolina Women’s Basketball
University of South Carolina Women’s Basketball Dawn Staley, University of South Carolina Women’s Basketball Head Coach
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Sometimes getting a manicure isn't as enjoyable an experience as you would like. Charles Krupa/AP
A little self-care can go a long way to lift your spirits after a rough week. One of my favorite ways to destress is by visiting my local nail salon where I can relax and get pampered while I watch reruns of "Fixer Upper."
I almost always leave feeling better than I did when I arrived. But there have been a couple of times that my salon experience was more like a nightmare.
Unfortunately, experiences like this are not uncommon.
Here are some manicure horror stories from Reddit users that may make you do a little extra research before your next salon visit. Of course, these are just for fun as we can't independently authenticate them.
The 14th annual ROMP Festival will be held at Yellow Creek Park in Owensboro, Kentucky on June 21 - 24. Organizers from the International Bluegrass Music Museum have finalized the lineup of musicians appearing at this year's event. Added to the slate of performers includes Keller Williams Grateful Grass, Jerry Douglas Band, Scythian, We Banjo 3, Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper, Kelsey Waldon, The Dustbowl Revival .
Start the conversation, or Read more at JamBase.
To be a world-class gymnast with a cabinet full of gold medals, you have to be a little bit fearless. You have to be willing to try daring and dangerous skills. You have to not back away from … feeding a giraffe with your mouth?
OK, maybe that last part isn’t required to become an Olympic gold medal-winning gymnast, but Aly Raisman and Simone Biles did it before their Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition shoot.
Simone didn’t hesitate.
in honor of Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition coming out VERY soon | here's a little piece of our fun day before the shoot (giraffe kisses) 💛 A post shared by Simone Biles (@simonebiles) on Feb 14, 2017 at 3:58pm PST
Aly did for a second but then wanted to try it again.
@si_swimsuit with @simonebiles 😍 A post shared by Alexandra Raisman (@alyraisman) on Feb 14, 2017 at 4:59pm PST
The swimsuit edition featuring them both comes out this week.
March 28 Qubicgames SA:
* 'Fairune' game released by Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe on the PS Vita console
* It will also be distributed by Sony Interactive Entertainment America within two weeks from the European edition Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
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Some sunny winter days ahead in Melbourne. Photo: Joe Armao
Melburnians can leave their umbrellas at home this June with a dry and mild start to winter, the Bureau of Meteorology says.
The bureau's forecast is based on current weather patterns, although for the next fortnight Victorians can expect the clear skies and sunny days to be accompanied by crisp mornings.
Senior forecaster Keris Arndt said the days are expected to average 16 to 17 degrees, with cool and light winds.
“Rug up though with cold mornings expected, dropping down to 5 degrees overnight,” Mr Arndt said.
An all-new dating reality series, The Proposal, is headed to ABC, and it’s being hosted by former Bachelor Jesse Palmer.
Each show in the 10-episode series will follow 10 eligible daters “as they attempt to woo the mystery suitor with their words in a first impressions round; bare their souls in a beachwear round; answer the mystery suitor’s most pressing romantic questions; and strive to receive a seal of approval from the mystery suitor’s most trusted family member in the final round.”
The show is from The Bachelor creator Mike Fleiss.
Captain of the Super Eagles, John Mikel Obi, has assured Nigerian football fans that the three-time African champions will be at their best for the prestige international friendly match against the Three Lions of England, on June 2, 2018 at the Wembley Stadium.
Speaking to NFF official website yesterday, the midfield enforcer, who celebrated his 31st birthday on Sunday, said there will be no option for Eagles other than to give their best with the FIFA World Cup right by the door on that day.
“The match comes up only two weeks before our first match at the FIFA World Cup. It will be a big occasion and a big match for both teams as we both look forward to our respective first matches in Russia.
“England is a special place for me having spent so many years playing there, and it is one country I love to go to. We (Super Eagles) are already talking to ourselves and everyone is looking forward to the game,” observed the former Chelsea FC midfielder.
On the heels of a strong series premiere, USA Network’s The Sinner, from Universal Cable Productions, is up in key demos in its second week, making it cable’s No. 1 new series in P18-49, P25-54 and total viewers.
The August 9 episode of The Sinner starring Jessica Biel and Bill Pullman, was up 7% to 1.4 million in adults 18-49, up 5% (to 1.6 million) in adults 25-54 and up 4% (to 543,000) in adults 18-34 in Live+3. Over its first two episodes, the series is averaging 3.5M P2+.
The Sinner follows a young mother, Cora (Biel) who, when out with her husband (Christopher Abbott) and son, commits a startling act of violence and, to her horror, has no idea why. Detective Ambrose (Pullman) finds himself obsessed with uncovering the woman’s buried motive, which launches an inverted and utterly surprising crime thriller whose driving force is not the “who” or the “what” — but the “why.”
Episode 3 debuts Wednesday at 10/9c.
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We all love mayonnaise — on sandwiches, in salad dressings and in sauces — but not as much on our clothes, sofa or carpet. No need to hold the mayo! Just follow the advice from these cleaning pros and you’ll be stain-free and smiling in no time.
Washable clothing
Cleaning pro Robert Bell, owner of Threads dry cleaners in Mansfield, Texas, recommends two ways to remove mayonnaise stains.
Method 1:
Apply dishwashing liquid directly to the mayonnaise stain. Tamp or tap with a brush to work the dishwashing liquid into the stain. Let dishwashing liquid rest on the mayonnaise stain for 5-10 minutes to penetrate. Rinse area with fresh water. Repeat as needed.
Method 2:
Non-flammable dry-cleaning solvent (like Carbona Stain Wizard) removes all types of oil-based stains, says Bell. Apply it to the stain, let it work as specified on the label, then rinse. Repeat if needed.
If the stain remains, take the garment to the dry cleaners.
"You can have the most incredible product, but if you don't know how to talk about it, you're going to have a problem accelerating it."
A MATCH MADE IN HEAVEN Rick Sanchez Can Get Schwifty And Start Chaos In 'GTA V'
Wubba-lubba-dub-dubbing your way through Los Santos, "Rick and Morty"-style? Sounds great to us.
Wanted: GNU Project Maintainers
Would you like to give Linux a boost by contributing your coding skills in the service of a GNU project? Here's a partial list of some projects that are looking for a little help.
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A certified prosthetist is helping St. Lucia leverage the benefits of new limb technology.
Owner of Indiana prosthetic center Jim Dewees decided to provide his expertise to those in need after an accident left him an amputee.
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COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Fire authorities in Denmark have banned the use of open fires across the country because of dry forests and grass as Scandinavia sees an unusual long stretch of very warm weather.
The ban, which entered into force Wednesday, came after weeks with little rain. Denmark's Meteorological Institute has said this year saw the warmest June in 26 years. Institute spokesman Mikael Scharling said no precipitation was in sight.
The institute recorded an average of 15 degrees Celcius (59 F) for May, breaking a previous record of 13.8 C (56.8 F) for May from 1889.
Similar fire risk warnings have been made in southern parts of Sweden and Norway.
The British Army is building a new team of counter poaching specialists to help allies tackle wildlife crime and try to revive tracking skills lost during the Iraq and Afghanistan campaigns.
Soldiers from the 20-strong group will fly to Malawi later this month for a pilot deployment working with local wildlife rangers hunting poachers through the bush.
Commanders believe the project also offers an opportunity for the Army to rebuild tracking expertise that had been neglected in recent campaigns.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Dreams on Wings will take off again soon from the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport. The event gives seriously ill children a chance to take a ride in an airplane or helicopter around the city.
Children and parents can enjoy games, refreshment and music during the day. The kids are flown in one of a variety of aircraft donated by volunteer pilots so they can experience the same thrills that pilots love.
The children and their immediate family get to enjoy a 45-minute flight around the city at no cost. The entire event is paid for through donations from sponsors and pilots donating their time, aircraft and fuel.
Dreams on Wings will be held Saturday, May 13th at Hangar 8 at the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport. It all starts at 9 that morning. Parents can sign their children up by clicking here. You can also email dreamsonwingsbhm@gmail.com or call (205) 417-7003.
The city of Rhodell held an election on June 13th to decide whether to give up their charter or remain its own independent town. The majority voted to dissolve into Raleigh County which means the county will take over all of the operations and buildings owned by the city starting July 1st.
Raleigh County Commissioner, David Tolliver, said the most significant change for residents will be where they pay their water bills. Residents will no longer pay their bills at the city hall. Starting in July, their bills will come from the Raleigh County Public Service District Headquarters in Sophia. Tolliver also said stated auditors will begin evaluating the city's finances to see how much money is owed.
The founder of Moutain of Fire Ministries, MFM, Pastor D.K. Odukoya says he and his church members don’t celebrate Christmas because it’s “demonic.” Speaking during the New Year service, the General overseer said, “In Mountain of Fire, we don’t celebrate Christmas because the root is demonic.” Odukoya frowned at men of God who hide under […]
MANAMA, April 15 Finland's Valtteri Bottas took his first Formula One pole position at the Bahrain Grand Prix on Saturday to end Mercedes team mate Lewis Hamilton's bid for a seventh in a row.
Triple world champion Hamilton qualified alongside, a mere 0.023 slower than Bottas's lap of one minute 28.769 seconds, to secure the first front row lockout of the season for the reigning champions.
Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel, joint leader of the world championship standings with Hamilton after two races, will start in third place with Red Bull's Australian Daniel Ricciardo fourth.
Mercedes, who won the race last year with now-retired champion Nico Rosberg, have taken five successive poles at the desert Sakhir circuit. (Reporting by Alan Baldwin, editing by Ed Osmond)
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A fascinating and ambitious new experiment has just launched after six years of careful design by economists, neuroscientists, and other scholars. For the first time, researchers will be investigating the causal effects of lower incomes on the brain development of babies and toddlers.
Specifically, the researchers want to know what happens when new mothers are given a big supplemental monthly income — untaxed, and in addition to other benefits they already receive. Will that extra income improve the emotional and brain development of the child during the first three years of the child's life?
The answer could fundamentally affect the way we think about the effects of poverty on children.
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Fresenius Medical Care's CEO Rice Powell speaks during the company's annual news conference in Bad Homburg near Frankfurt, Germany February 22, 2017. REUTERS/Ralph Orlowski
FRANKFURT Fresenius Medical Care (FMEG.DE), the German kidney dialysis provider which derives about three quarters of sales from North America, posted a 17 percent gain in quarterly adjusted net income, benefiting from higher reimbursement rates and lower costs of medicines for dialysis patients.
First-quarter adjusted net income of 249 million euros ($272.23 million) excluded a one-off gain of 59 million euros from settling a dispute with the U.S. Departments of Veterans Affairs and Justice over outstanding payments.
FMC switched to the euro as a reporting currency from U.S. dollars.
($1 = 0.9147 euros)
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Penn and Kim Holderness, the parents behind the Holderness Family, think Father’s Day is the perfect time to highlight all the ways dads dance, laugh and play with their families. So the pair put together a parody of Pharrell Williams’ hit song “Happy,” combining Penn’s own parenting antics with video submissions from viewers around the globe — from the U.S. to Romania.
Here’s another one from Brittlestar Twitter handle reads…Stewart Reynolds – Your Social Media Dad. Brand-safe, Family-friendly, Cute, Manly, Decent remaining hair- Be someone’s good luck.
Union Minister for Surface Transport, Shipping and Water Resources Nitin Gadkari said on Tuesday that the BJP’s development agenda had left the Opposition in a dilemma. “As a result, they are resorting to mindless caste and community driven politics,” he said. Gadkari was speaking at a book-release function in Mumbai. The book titled ‘Man On Mission Maharashtra’ is on the work of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. The book has been written by senior journalist Ashish Chandorkar.
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Josh Rosen has been backed by Neil Reynolds
The UCLA sensation has bagged a dazzling assortment of passing statistics since his freshman year in 2015.
The 21-year-old quarterback has also been praised for his accuracy and composure in the pocket.
However, in recent months Rosen has become increasingly less fancied due to his outspoken views.
The youngster - who hails from a wealthy background - slammed the college football system for being incompatible with high levels of academic achievement.
He’s also already spoken out about his post-football plans and has admitted he’d like to study for an MBA.
Rosen’s critics claim he isn’t focussed enough to become a superstar quarterback, but Reynolds isn’t buying the narrative.
“Given his physical skills, he must love the game to have put in the work,” Reynolds exclusively told Starsport.
“He’s a highly intelligent player and if you tell him to do something he wants to know why.
The U.S. President Barack Obama on Monday congratulated Sudan on its 61st independence, wishing the country “peace with itself and its neighbours”.
The U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, in a statement, wished that Sudan experience sustainable peace, reconciliation and development in the country.
“On behalf of President Obama and the American people, I congratulate the people of Sudan on 61 years of independence and send our best wishes for the year ahead.
“I share your hopes for a Sudan at peace with itself and its neighbours.
“It is my fervent wish that the coming year brings sustainable peace, reconciliation and development to Sudan,” the Obama said.
Sudan became an independent republic on New Year’s Day in 1956, after having been a joint British-Egyptian territory since 1899. (NAN)
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Mobile Embrace Ltd
* Company has bought C2B Solutions for overall consideration of $6.5 million
* C2B Solutions is forecast for FY2018 to generate annual EBITDA of $2.5 million
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Bundoran's Sea Sessions have announced their top line up for June this year.
The announcement made this morning includes headliners The Coronas as well as Primal Screen, SIGMA and Mr Scruff.
The festival which runs from June 23-15 includes surfing, skating and BMX competitions as well as Beach Sports, Live Music and plenty of entertainment. It attracts thousands of revellers from across Ireland and further afield.
the festival has won numerous awards for Best festival and Best Music Venue. The festival has also sold out in advance of its dates for the past few years. For more information visit: www.seassessions.com
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KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) – The Atlanta Braves have reassigned top prospect Ronald Acuna Jr. to their minor league camp.
The 20-year-old outfielder from Venezuela was batting .432 with four home runs in 16 spring training games when the Braves sent him down after Monday’s 6-0 exhibition win over the Toronto Blue Jays.
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Acuna rose through three minor league levels last season, his third year in professional baseball. He hit .344 with nine home runs in 54 games at Triple-A level.
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Release Date: February 28 Summary: "Sixteen-year-old Starr lives in two worlds: the poor neighbourhood where she was born and raised and her posh high school in the suburbs. The uneasy balance between them is shattered when Starr is the only witness to the fatal shooting of her unarmed best friend, Khalil, by a police officer.
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The family of a guard killed during a prison riot and five other officers who survived the inmate uprising are planning to accuse the state of Delaware in a federal lawsuit of ignoring security and staffing problems.
Ada Vox made "American Idol" history on Monday!
The 24-year-old contestant became the first drag queen to make it to the top 10 on the hit singing show after the judge's pulled a surprise move to vote her through!
Ada put down an emotional performance of "And I Tell You I’m Not Going" by Jennifer Hudson, but sadly America didn't vote to send her on from the Top 14 to the Top 10.
Alvaro Morata joined Chelsea last month for a club-record fee in the region of £70million but has failed to start in either of the Blues' first two matches.
The 24-year-old was a second-half substitute in the Community Shield defeat to Arsenal and 3-2 loss to Burnley at the weekend.
And despite scoring a superb diving header against Sean Dyche's side, the Spain international is reportedly not comfortable at Stamford Bridge.
Spanish outlet Diario Gol claim he is feeling the heat and confessed to his former Real Madrid team-mates via Whatsapp he is unhappy.
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FREETOWN, Sierra Leone (AP) — Authorities in Sierra Leone say at least 21 people are dead amid heavy flooding.
Storms swept through the capital of Freetown early Monday, flooding downtown streets and creating mudslides in hilly areas.
Sierra Leone’s national television broadcaster interrupted regular programming to show scenes of people digging through mud to retrieve the dead bodies of loved ones.
Officials said military personnel have been deployed to help in the rescue operation currently ongoing.
Deputy Information Minister Cornelius Deveaux said officials are still trying to compile casualty figures.
Many of the impoverished areas of Sierra Leone’s capital are close to sea level and have poor drainage systems, exacerbating flooding during this West African country’s rainy season.
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Missourians will begin seeing these hummingbirds in April as the tiny long-distance fliers return to the state as part of their spring migration from Mexico and Central America. "Hummingbirds will be arriving soon and a few have already been spotted in southern Missouri," said MDC State Ornithologist Sarah Kendrick.
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British police officers stand facing a residential property in Amesbury, England, Wednesday, July 4, 2018. British police have declared a "major incident" after two people were exposed to an unknown substance in the town, and are cordoning off places the people are known to have visited before falling ill. Matt Dunham AP Photo
Charging information is obtained from the Hancock County Jail. If you have questions about a charge listed here, call the sheriff's department at 317-477-1147.
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NTR has acquired the 28MW Aeolus wind farm in Ireland from unnamed local private developers.
Total costs of the 12-turbine project, which is located in County Mayo, are just over €50m, NTR said.
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29 Jan 2018 The wind farm will be added to the €600m NTR Wind 1 fund portfolio. It will be the last acquisition made by the fund, the company said.
NTR chief investment officer Manus O’Donnell said: “This is the 12th acquisition of onshore wind assets in Ireland and the UK by our NTR Wind 1 fund.
“In just over three years, we have acquired 220MW, with over 160MW now constructed and producing clean energy.”
NTR added that it is currently acquiring onshore wind and solar assets for its second financing vehicle the NTR Renewable Energy Income Fund 2.
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• Italy is confronting a political crisis, one that could mean big trouble for the world economy.
Our economics columnist lays out the stakes: Italy has the fourth-largest economy in Europe and one of the largest piles of public debt in the world. A crisis there could endanger banks and investment portfolios everywhere.
In Rome, Italy’s populist parties continued their efforts to form a government.
Meanwhile, next up to test Europe’s stability is Spain, where a corruption scandal has damaged the prime minister’s party and spurred calls for his ouster.
Moorhead School Board Picks Final 6 Candidates for Superintendent
Two Moorhead Public Area School Employees Are In The Running
MOORHEAD, Minn. — The interim superintendent for Moorhead Public Schools has made the final six.
Brandon Lunak is among the school board’s six finalists for the position.
The others include Moorhead’s Assistant Superintendent of Learning Melissa Eidsness and superintendents from Pelican Rapids, Long Prairie, Worthington and Cold Spring.
They were among 18 applicants to fill the job vacated by the retirement of Lynne Kovash who is fighting cancer.
Final interviews will be held this Friday and Saturday.
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Who knew how creative we all are when the snow falls?
Our thanks to everyone who sent in their snow pictures today (Sunday) - here are a few of the pictures we got.
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Violet's snowman in Mallory Grange (photo from Charles Pegg)
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The Harry Potter actor has reached the man-vs.-nature milestone.
It's a rite of passage for every Serious Male Breakout Actor to get a survival thriller movie under their belts. Leo DiCaprio took on the snow and a bear in The Revenant. Liam Neeson brawled with a big angry wolf in The Grey. Ryan Reynolds contended with... a box in Buried. Now Daniel Radcliffe's getting in on the action with Jungle.
Based on Yossi Ghinsberg's book of the same name, it's a true story. Radcliffe plays Ghinsberg, Israeli accent at all, as he gets separated from his guide and friends in the Amazon, and has to fend off the elemental threats and find his way home.
It looks thrilling, and while a release date hasn't been set, expect the buzz to pick up after the movie premieres at the Melbourne International Film Festival in August. It's directed by Greg McLean, the cult filmmaker behind Wolf Creek and, more recently, The Belko Experiment. So, safe to say this will be anything but a fun jaunt.
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Kirkcudbright’s new £3.1 million art gallery is set for a royal opening.
Princess Anne will officially open the facility, located in what was the town hall, on Thursday, July 12.
The gallery will have been open to the public for a month by then as it is currently scheduled to open its doors on June 9.
Up to 40,000 visitors a year are expected with Landseer’s The Monarch of the Glen painting one of the star attractions on opening day.
As well as opening the gallery, the Princess Royal will also officially open the new Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary on the same day.
JERUSALEM — A former Mossad chief has told an Israeli television program that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave the order in 2011 for the military to prepare to attack Iran within 15 days.
Tamir Pardo told Keshet TV's show Uvda in an interview that aired Thursday that the order was not given "for the sake of a drill."
There was no immediate comment from Netanyahu's office.
Ex-premier Ehud Barak, who was Netanyahu's defense minister in 2011, previously claimed Netanyahu sought to bomb Iran in 2010 and 2011, but was opposed by senior Israeli officials.
Pardo says he consulted the Mossad's legal advisers following the order but didn't explain what happened after that.
The Israeli leader has been a strident critic of Iran, and has accused Tehran of attempting to develop nuclear weapons.
ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. - A Jacksonville man was arrested Thursday night after traveling to St. Johns County to meet who he thought was a child for sex, deputies said.
Christopher Juan Villarreal, 29, is charged with traveling to meet a child for sex, soliciting a child online for sex, soliciting a parent for sex with a child and unlawful use of a two-way communication device.
Earlier this week, a detective initiated an undercover online investigation targeting people who use the internet to prey on children, the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office said.
Investigators said Villarreal started talking to the undercover detective, who he thought was a child, and sent pornographic images.
Early Thursday evening, deputies said, Villarreal went down to St. Johns County to meet the child, but, instead, was met by detectives and arrested.
Villarreal was booked into the St. Johns County Jail, but was released on $15,000 bond Friday afternoon, jail records show.
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Ric Flair reportedly in medically-induced coma ahead of surgery
Ric Flair’s medical condition is indeed quite serious, according to a report.
TMZ Sports reported Monday, citing a WWE rep, that Flair is in a medically-induced coma and is set to undergo a procedure imminently, though few details were available beyond that.
Flair was admitted to the hospital on Saturday morning, with the situation originally being described as “routine.” All indications are that the situation has grown significantly more serious since then.
The wrestling icon’s management requested prayers early Sunday morning, as Flair dealt with “tough” medical issues. The news of a medically-induced coma appears particularly serious, and here’s hoping his operation is a success and he is able to pull through.
Carrier (upper body) joined the Golden Knights for practice Monday sporting a non-contact jersey.
While it's certainly a step in the right direction for Carrier, the fact that he has yet to be cleared for contact means he still has several steps to take before he can return to game action. The winger has already been sidelined for the last seven contests with no clear timeline for his return. Considering the Quebec native has notched a mere two points this season, his extended absence will likely only affect owners in the deepest of formats.
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Not strictly a video game, but close and they sell them at gamestop. These are normally around $80, target in store has them on sale for $50, but their website has them for $29.49 and they will price match. Also, the Grenada’s are on sale for $7.49. Just picked up a set and two grenades. Good deal if you are in to laser tag, and this game also has airdrops, air strikes and directional sound as part of the augmented reality stuff on the cell phone.
Islamabad [Pakistan], Feb. 15 : Pakistan is leaving no stone unturned in its attempt to somehow palm off the technically inferior fighter aircraft JF-17 to a hapless Sri Lankan Air Force . Efforts have been made by Islamabad for the last one year to convince the Sri Lankan government to purchase the aircraft that is jointly developed by Pakistan and China.
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A Mansfield man disguised himself in a “Hulk” mask before scaling a wall and ransacking a teenage boy’s bedroom, a court heard.
Billy-Joe Barber was seen climbing into a garden on Stainforth Street, Mansfield Woodhouse, just before 5pm, on June 17, with another man in a blue hooded top.
A chair leg was used to smash the double-glazed window of an outbuilding in the back garden, and the room was searched, and the pair made off with a black box, said prosecutor Emma Heath-Tilford.
“The owner says the property was trashed,” she said.
Barber was later found with two other men in a car, which contained the Hulk mask, the chair leg, and the black box.
Barber, 24, of Kirton Close, Meden Vale, admitted burglary when he appeared at Mansfield Magistrates Court, on Monday.
Magistrates said their powers of sentencing were insufficient, and Barber was granted inconditional bail until January 10, to appear at Nottingham Crown Court.
Manchester United appeared frontrunners in the race to sign Griezmann from Atletico Madrid a year ago.
However, the France international chose to stay in La Liga after Diego Simeone’s team were slapped with a transfer ban.
Since then, United have seemed second-best to Barcelona in the race to secure a deal for the 27-year-old.
But Spanish outlet Don Balon say Jose Mourinho is trying to win the race for Griezmann by making a promise to him.
Griezmann craves love - wherever his next move is.
CHICAGO (AP) – United Airlines is changing a company policy and will no longer allow crew members to displace customers already onboard an airplane.
The change comes after a passenger, Dr. David Dao, was dragged from a fully-booked United Express flight in Chicago because he refused to give up his seat to make room for crew members. Cellphone video of the incident sparked widespread outrage and created a public-relations nightmare for United.
Under the change outlined in an internal April 14 email, a crew member must make must-ride bookings at least 60 minutes prior to departure. Crews could previously be booked until the time of departure.
United spokeswoman Maggie Schmerin said in an email Sunday that the change is an initial step in a review of policies and it’s meant to ensure that situations like Dao’s never happen again.
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The Rose Hill Candlelight Society of Union held its annual ball on January 14 at the Spartanburg Marriott at Renaissance Park, Spartanburg. Members and guests were greeted by Mr. and Mrs. Philip David Maness, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Irvin Kelly, Mr. and Mrs. David Kevin Morrow, Mr. and Mrs. Mark Dean Hayes, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Eugene Fisher.
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The director of the Michigan State Police plans to stay in her job through 2018, likely collecting more than $150,000 in salary as well as a pension.
A spokeswoman for Gov. Rick Snyder says he'll reappoint Col. Kriste Kibbey Etue to serve through the end of his term. The Detroit Free Press says Etue must retire next year, so she'll get a salary and at least a portion of her pension while she's still on the job.
The newspaper says Etue's annual pension is more than $80,000. In addition, Etue is eligible for other payments because she didn't retire when she was first eligible in 2012.
Etue recently has rejected calls to quit after she shared a Facebook post that called kneeling NFL players "anti-American degenerates." She apologized.
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Will Smith isn’t just a box office breaking movie star and unintentional life coach — apparently, he’s also the dance instructor we all need in our lives.
The Fresh Prince and his prince, Jaden Smith, had dinner with Reggaeton star Nicky Jam over the weekend and got jiggy to the star’s hit single “X”.
Low key, Will has been giving us cool dance moves as long as h’s been giving us good vibes. Just last month, he crossed off “getting salsa lessons from Marc Anthony” off his dance list.
But this ain’t nothing new for Big Willie. Remember this epic moment from season one of Fresh Prince?
Or how about the time him and Jimmy Fallon schooled us all on the evolution of hip hop dancing:
Let’s just say that when it comes to living life, Will Smith could teach all of us a thing or two. Check out more classic moves from Big Willie when you hit the flip.
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India's wholesale price inflation (WPI) rate had escalated in July after easing for four straight months, this was informed while releasing the WPI data by commerce and industry ministry on Monday.
A former employee of the Illinois Department of Human Services will spend five years in prison for vendor fraud.
39-year-old Timothy Morrison of Mount Carmel was a Personal Assistant for the DHS Home Services Program. A release from the Illinois State Police says Morrison was caught billing the state for several days of in-home services while he was incarcerated and the alleged recipient of those services was in the hospital.
Morrison pleaded guilty earlier this month to the felony charge and will pay just under $50,000 in restitution, in addition to the prison sentence.
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Mumbai: Shraddha Kapoor and Arjun Kapoor starrer ‘Half Girlfriend’ released their latest song, ‘Main Phir bhi Tumko Chahunga’ today.
The song makes you travel through the journey of the characters Riya and Madhav.
This new track emphasizes on describing the growing fondness of Shraddha’s character towards Arjun’s.
Penned by Manoj Muntashir and composed by Mithoon, the track has exactly delivered the feel that we expect from a Mohit Suri film.
Arijit Singh, whose voice is just magical and can make one fall in love, has crooned the number. Shashaa Tirupati has joined the singer for this song.
However, the first song ‘Baarish’ from the film failed to create the desired spark.
Never too late, but this latest song covers it all.
We are definitely in love with this song, and one never knows, it might turn out to be the song of the season.
Check out the song here:
Based on Chetan Bhagat’s novel ‘Half Girlfriend’, the film is a romantic drama by Mohit Suri.
The film will hit the screens on May 19.
× New London Police arrest man connected to fatal stabbing, charged with murder
NEW LONDON — New London Police say they’ve arrested Patrick McInerney, 43, of New London, in connection with a fatal stabbing.
This marks the second homicide incident in recent days.
Police say on Sunday, around 8:35 p.m., New London Police recieved a call reporting that a man was stabbed in the chest at 39 Tilley Street.
When crews arrived, police found an adult man with a stab wound to his upper chest, laying on the steps of the 2nd floor of the building.
The man was taken to Lawrence & Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Police have no identified the victim as of yet.
After investigating, police arrested McInerney who resided at the 39 Tilley Street.
Police say McInerney is charged with Murder and is in custody, held on a $250,000 bond. He’s expected in court today.
WEST BEAVER TWP – A fire has claimed two chicken barns on the 400 block of Bannerville Rd, West Beaver Township, Snyder County. The call came in around 6:40am Saturday morning, with several fire units and EMS responding. The fire was under control as of 9:30am according to county communications. No injuries were reported.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell, to satisfy lien of the owner, at public sale by competitive bidding on March 15, 2017 at 3:30 PM at the Extra Space Storage facility located at:
1242 North Dean Rd.
Auburn, AL. 36830
(334) 501-6046
The personal goods stored therein by the following may include, but are not limited to general household, furniture, boxes, clothes, electronics, and appliances.
Mark Jones
Unit # 507
122 Lee Rd 16, Auburn, AL, 36830
Washer, dryer, love seat, sofa, and miscellaneous items
Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the time of sale. All goods are sold as is and must be removed at the time of purchase. Extra Space Storage reserves the right to refuse any bid. Sale is subject to adjournment.
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TOKYO — Japan's parliament has approved a contentious bill that makes it a crime to plan a crime.
The ruling coalition pushed the conspiracy legislation through the upper house Thursday, bypassing committee approval that normally precedes a vote by the full house. The more powerful lower house passed the bill last month.
The law criminalizes the planning of 277 serious crimes. The government of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe says it is needed to prevent terrorism, especially with the Olympics coming to Tokyo in 2020.
A sizeable crowd protested outside parliament Wednesday. Opponents warn that authorities could use the legislation to limit free speech and public protests.
HOUSTON - Stephanie Gonzalez is giving us a sneak preview of the DASH Spring Market!
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WHBC) (Jan. 2, 2017) – The 132nd session of the Ohio General Assembly opens on Tuesday in Columbus.
All members will be sworn in.
State Rep Kirk Schuring says with the start of any new session comes the biennial budget plan.
He says the governor is expected to deliver that to the legislature in late January or early February.
Schuring is Republican Speaker Pro Tempore for this session.
BUDAPEST, April 24 (Reuters) - Hungary’s central bank kept its main interest rates at record lows on Tuesday, as expected, looking to boost economic growth with a flood of cheap credit as inflation remains well below its policy target.
One of central Europe’s most dovish central banks kept its base rate at 0.9 percent and the overnight deposit rate at -0.15 percent, both in line with the unanimous forecasts of analysts in a Reuters poll.
At 1200 GMT, the forint traded at 312.85 versus the euro, unchanged from levels just before the announcement. (Reporting by Gergely Szakacs and Krisztina Than)
The good news was welcomed in under sunny, but chilly, State College skies on Monday afternoon, as head coach James Franklin and his staff put their players to work on the field for the first time since the Fiesta Bowl.
By the time the Blue-White game, annually the 15th and final practice, arrives on April 21, the program hopes to have a better idea regarding who will start at the safety spots, who will backup the defensive tackles, a leader for Jason Cabinda's vacated middle linebacker spot, and a stronger feeling about Miles Sanders' progress at running back and the likely replacements for DaeSean Hamilton, Mike Gesicki, and other lost key contributors.
WALKER COUNTY, ALA. (WIAT) — A community is rallying around a Cordova High School senior who remains in the hospital following a car crash.
Janey Carter was in a wreck last month that left her in serious condition, according to her brother Joey Carter.
Libby and Caroline Thompson are students in Jasper City Schools. The two girls say they heard about Carter’s accident and decided to set up a lemonade stand to help with medical expenses.
“It makes me feel good. We are just one friend helping another friend in need,” said Thompson.
Carter’s brother says he is thankful for all of the community’s help.
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Apple sells a plethora of products advertised as “space gray,” but have you ever noticed that they aren’t all quite the same color? If so, you’re going to love this in-depth guide to the various shades of Apple’s space gray assembled by 9to5Mac’s eagle-eyed Michael Steeber. Don’t miss the chart of every Apple product offered in space gray (or a dark gray that preceded space gray’s official 2013 launch). Steeber has charted six different forms of space gray, along with other variants like slate and space black.
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MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (AP) — It wasn’t the Easter bunny that startled a South Carolina homeowner and his family. It wasn’t even a burglar.
The Post and Courier of Charleston reports (http://bit.ly/2pbcRED) Susie and Steve Polston were worried that someone was trying to get into their home on Sunday. Instead, Polston’s 16-year-old son found the intruder: a nine-foot alligator crawling on their second-story porch.
The family says the alligator climbed a back stairwell to the porch, crunched through the aluminum screen door and nestled between a sofa and a swinging bench.
State law requires a nuisance-trapped alligator to be killed, but the family didn’t want that. The other choice was to wait it out, but the alligator was eventually euthanized.
Last year, an alligator rang a doorbell, while another fell asleep on a porch.
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People across the country move to the desert because of the warm winter weather. Desert conditions also bring major auto companies looking to test out brand new cars.
KJZZ’s Casey Kuhn (@CaseyAtTheDesk) reports how Arizona’s test tracks are a major part of the car business.
Forty years ago, Star Wars opened in a modest 50 theaters — on its way to kick-starting a multibillion-dollar franchise that has captivated generations of moviegoers around the world. But as Star Wars has grown, so too has the cost of being a fan of the galaxy far, far away.
A new offering from Coinage, Time Inc.’s personal finance video company, breaks down some of the big changes from A New Hope to now.
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Back in 1977, for example, the average price for a movie ticket was $2.23. Flash forward to 2016, and the average ticket costs $8.49. Want popcorn with that? A bag would cost you a buck in the ’70s, but today you’re likely to shell out $6.49-$8.49, depending on the size. And as many children of the ’70s are pained to hear, original Star Wars action figures that retailed for $10 can now fetch up to 100 times that amount at auction.
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Five Wilson County baseball seniors and two coaches will participate in the MidTN Senior All-Star Classic on Thursday at Vanderbilt's Hawkins Field. Watertown catcher Bo Whitlock, who has signed with Christian Brothers University, and infielder/pitcher Seth Price, bound for Lindsey Wilson, will play for the Class A team with Purple Tiger coach E.J. Wood on the coaching staff.
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In Tuesday’s edition of Health Matters, Su-Ling Goh talks about issues people can run into when trying to donate their body for medical research and talks about organ donor rates in Alberta.
Freeman was in attendance for the start of the Falcons' offseason workout program Monday, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Freeman is currently entering the final year of his rookie contract, which is good for under $2 million this season. After joining the Falcons as a fourth-round pick in 2014, Freeman has totaled over 3,000 yards of offense and 27 touchdowns over the past two seasons. Although Atlanta also boasts Tevin Coleman in its backfield, Freeman is surely worth more than he's slated to earn this year, but knowing both he and the Falcons' openness to a long-term extension, he won't complicate matters by skipping workouts.
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TORONTO - Ride-hailing service Lyft will launch its service in Toronto on Tuesday, marking its first expansion outside the United States.
The addition of Lyft brings increased competition to Uber in Canada's largest city.
The company announced plans to expand to Toronto last month, but had not set a date for its start.
Lyft will operate between Hamilton and Oshawa, Ont., and as far north as Newmarket, Ont.
Uber arrived in Canada several years ago and has fought an uphill regulatory battle ever since.
Beck Taxi says adding thousands of cars to Toronto's congested streets is the last thing the city needs and only discourages transit ridership.
A corrections officer at the Greensville Correctional Center in Emporia and a half-dozen inmates have been charged with attempted murder and other felonies after a stabbing attack on an inmate involving makeshift weapons. On Jan. 3, 2016, officer Rakelle Graham, 26, granted several inmates access to an inmate with whom she had previously had a verbal altercation, according to Ronnie West, assistant commonwealth's attorney in Greensville County.
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Investigators with the Monroe Police have been working with employees at the Target store in Monroe stemming from a theft investigation that has been going on since November 2016. Initial investigation has revealed that several individuals have been defrauding and stealing from the store in a gift card return scam.
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March 18 (Reuters) - KUWAIT INTERNATIONAL BANK:
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Roughly six months after Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross proposed moving Miami’s premier tennis tournament from Key Biscayne to his stadium in Miami Gardens, both sides appear to be getting closer to a deal.
Talks continue between the Dolphins and IMG, the owner of the for-profit tennis tournament, which says it needs modern tennis and entertainment facilities to remain competitive with rivals around the world. But a global tennis authority that oversees the springtime Miami Open tournament has already endorsed a potential move, and several sources close to the talks described the negotiations as being on the verge of a deal.
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April 24 (Reuters) - Guaranty Bancshares Inc:
* GUARANTY BANCSHARES, INC. REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2018 FINANCIAL RESULTS
* Q1 EARNINGS PER SHARE $0.39
* NET INTEREST INCOME FOR THE Q1 2018 WAS $15.4 MILLION, AN INCREASE OF $1.1 MILLION FROM Q1 2017
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PARKLAND, Fla. (AP) — Authorities: Brother of teen charged in Florida school shooting has been arrested for trespassing at the same school.
IMPORTANT: My husband has always supported me in everything that I've wanted to do, yesterday began a new adventure for us. Joshua left for basic training to serve in our military and serve his Country. Saying I'm proud doesnt scratch the surface of how I feel. I love his heart and the man that he is more and more every single day. I married up in every way. Please keep him in your prayers, thank you all for the support… prayers to all the families who have a loved one who serve. Im thankful today for my HERO Josh and the best Valentine a wife could ask for. Miss you already ❤
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The ramming of a car Saturday afternoon into a crowd protesting a white nationalist rally in Virginia, killing a 32-year-old woman and injuring several others, has left many lawmakers and ordinary Americans shocked, angry and upset.
There were also two other fatalities related to the rally: A Virginia State Police helicopter crashed into woods nearby, killing two officers. Lt. H. Jay Cullen and Trooper-Pilot Berke M.M. Bates died at the scene.
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Calgary police say a man wanted for questioning in connection with the murders of two men in a Superstore parking lot in the southeast has been arrested in Ontario.
William Kincade-Miller was arrested early Wednesday morning in Ignace, Ontario, on outstanding warrants for weapons offences and breaching his parole conditions.
Investigators in Calgary were looking to speak with him about the shooting deaths of Anees Ismail Amr and Colin Brendan Reitberger on May 21.
Christian Joffre Ouellette, 20, has already been charged with two counts of first degree murder in the case.
Kincade-Miller will be taken back to Calgary for questioning and to face prosecution for the outstanding warrants.
Apparently her estranged husband’s request of $110,000 in monthly spousal support, $5000 a month for his parents, $4900 to take care of his children from a previous relationship, $1200 in food – oh, and $60,000 to pay the rent he owes on several properties – all finally added up to way too much for R&B superstar Mary J. Blige.
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And – as Ryan Cameron put it – “at 1 a.m. Easter Sunday THIS was the egg she dropped: ‘[Expletive] Kendu Isaacs – I hate him and his whole family.’ ”
“What does she want to do, not pay him anything?! He’s been in her life.
They’ve been married. He’s helped her career,” Wanda Smith interjected in today’s Ryan Report.
“You’ve got to be sweet to that person until you get their butt up out of there,” she continued. “You can’t be disrespectful now.”
Edmonton Oilers players Kris Russell, Milan Lucic and Mark Letestu comment in the dressing room after the team’s practice on Friday, Feb. 2, 2018.
The Gulf Coast Builders Exchange held their annual installation and awards dinner to give out awards and watch the gavel exchange hands on Feb. 1.
In the ballroom of the Hyatt Regency Hotel, GCBX chairman Kevin Hicks, CEO of Gator Grading & Paving, passed his leadership role onto incoming chairman Brian Leaver, senior vice president for Tandem Construction. Awards were also given out, including the chairman’s award to Ed Hunzeker, the Manatee County administrator.
The speaker for the night was Jimmy Patronis, chief financial officer of Florida. Patronis discussed the financial health of Florida and other issues surrounding the business community.
Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc. updated its FY17 earnings guidance on Tuesday. The company provided earnings per share guidance of $2.41-2.47 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus estimate of $2.50.
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× All lanes of EB I-74 closed southeast of Shelbyville due to fatal semi crash
SHELBY COUNTY, Ind. – All lanes of eastbound I-74 are currently closed southeast of Shelbyville due to a fatal crash involving a semi.
It happened near SR 244 and mile marker 119. All lanes will be closed for at least two hours.
Indiana State Police say a semi rolled over and the driver has died.
Please seek alternative routes.
Willis K. Shaw, 84, Morrowville, died Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at the Washington County Hospital.
A funeral service will be held 11 a.m., Friday, June 16 at the Ward Funeral Home in Washington.
Burial will be private family.
Preceding him in death were his parents; his wife, Audrey, on August 13, 2011; and brothers, William Robert Shaw and Alva Truman Shaw.
Willis survived by daughters, Mary (John) Leck, Washington, Denise (Richard) Uhlrich, Cottonwood Falls; sons, Bryan Shaw, Washington, Daniel Shaw and David Shaw, both of Morrowville; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
A memorial fund is established to the Washington County Hospital. Contributions may be sent in care of Ward Funeral Home, Washington.
Cambodian police on Monday said they planned to arrest three suspects, including one believed to be in Thailand, for being behind an offensive photoshopped image of the country's king that placed him in a gay porn scene. The image, which appeared on some Facebook accounts in both Cambodia and Thailand this week, is a rare public insult aimed at King Norodom Sihamoni, a monarch who is largely respected and deemed above the country's political fray.
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The Hopkins County Sheriff's Office is working a crash on I-69 near Dawson Springs.
It happened before 8:00 a.m. Monday.
Authorities say we can expect more information soon, but they say the road should be opening up.
We've heard from viewers who were stuck in traffic for more than 30 minutes.
They tell us they saw a medical helicopter and two ambulances, although officials have not yet confirmed any information on injuries.
Video sent to us from a viewer shows a Jeep was involved in the crash.
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CHICAGO (AP) - A suburban Chicago high school says safety concerns have prompted it to forfeit a football game against a school on Chicago's West Side.
St. Francis High School in Wheaton was scheduled to play Chicago Hope Academy on Friday night. But officials at St. Francis say a recent shooting, along with gunshots reported near Little League games at a local park over the summer, convinced the school to keep its team at home.
Chicago Hope Academy played a game at the park on Sept. 29 against another Chicago school that was interrupted by gunfire. No one was injured.
Hope Academy founder Bob Muzikowski says that was the first violent episode in 13 years of football at the school. He says security would have been robust at Friday's game.
The Cathaoirleach of the Killarney Municipal District, Councillor Niall Kelleher is hosting a civic welcome for the Mayor of a German town this evening.
Mayor of Weissenberg Juregn Schroppell and a delegation from the town of Pleinfeld are meeting local representatives in the Council Chamber in the Killarney Town Hall.
Killarney is twinned with the town of Pleinfeld, which is the main tourist destination in the Franconian Lake District of Germany.
An out-of-state suspect in a road rage incident is now in jail.
Cross County Sheriff JR Smith states on his office's Facebook page the incident happened Monday afternoon.
Deputies were dispatched to Highway 64 West after a man driving a dark-colored Ford Focus was accused of pulling a gun on another motorist.
Along with help from the Wynne Police Department, a traffic stop was made on the suspect's car.
After speaking with those involved, deputies learned the incident was "sparked due to road rage," according to the sheriff.
Craig Jones, 25, of Florida was arrested for aggravated assault, a Class D felony.
Jones is in the Cross County Jail awaiting bond.
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Riddell Fiddles have invited award winning duo, Sally Simpson and Catriona Hawksworth, to Selkirk.
The well known Scottish fiddle and piano duo will be promoting their new CD, Duo, as well as playing repertoire from the Scottish traditions.
One of the new tracks on Duo features Riddell Fiddles’ very own guitarist’s Donald Knox self-penned tune - written in 2006 on a trip to Cape Breton. These two young musicians have been very much a part of Riddell Fiddles - with Sally one of their visiting tutors.
Sally and Catriona have played together for many years. Their sound is intimate and personal, focusing on the link between the two musicians, making full use of dynamics and textures, whilst respecting their musical traditions.
Concert starts at 7.30pm in the Back Row, Selkirk. Tickets £8 from 07719451444.
In the acoustic setting of this house, the concert promises to be an evening to remember.
A Boyne City motorcyclist is dead after a crash involving a minivan.
It happened shortly before 6 Tuesday night on US 131, in front of Big E's Smoke Shack in Boyne Falls.
The Charlevoix County Sheriff's Department says the driver of the minivan turned left in front of Richard Matelski's bike.
Matelski's motorcycle hit the front of the minivan.
He was killed instantly.
The accident remains under investigation.
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The Laid Back Festival , featuring Jackson Browne , Steve Winwood , Peter Wolf and Jaimoe's Jassz Band , celebrates the spirit of Gregg Allman at Xfinity Theatre in Hartford on Sept. 23 at 5 p.m. livenation.com AC2 , an intimate evening with Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen , takes place at the Toyota Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford on Nov. 4 at 8 p.m. oakdale.com Mutemath performs at College Street Music Hall in New Haven on Sept.
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× Police find man with critical gunshot wounds, no suspects in custody
COMSTOCK TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Police are investigating an incident near the intersection of Sprinkle Road and E Michigan in Comstock Township after they located a victim with a gunshot wound.
According to officials, the victim was transported to the hospital in critical condition.
The incident is under investigation and no suspects are in custody at this time.
Stay with FOX 17 online and on air for the latest updates on this incident.
March 31 Xg Technology Inc:
* Xg Technology Inc - as reflected in financial statements, co had accumulated deficit at dec 31, 2016 of $209.3 million, net loss of about $20.9 million
* Xg technology - has substantial doubt about co's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least one year from date of filing annual report
* Xg technology - as of dec 31, 2016, company has been funding business principally through debt and equity financings and advances from related parties
* Xg technology - company expects cash flows from operating activities to be positively affected as a result of the acquisition of vislink in february 2017 Source text (bit.ly/2oqAZiO) Further company coverage:
57:11 Dave Barry and Carl Hiaasen talk politics, Florida and a presidential bid at the Miracle Theatre Pause
2:27 Dave Barry discovers something other than fish in the ocean off Rio
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Lailani from Chicago wrote: "My sister recently confided to a family friend of her husband's infidelity. Once my sister left the room, our friend spilled everything to me. Should I tell (my sister) or just let it be?"Ryan, Val, Ji and Roe Conn are weighed in.Do you have your own "Pillow Talk" question? Got a problem we can solve? Need relationship advice? Just click THIS LINK and send it to us. You could win yourself a Coconut Bliss Pillow from our friends at Mattress Firm
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP)  An Oklahoma appeals court has removed language that was critical of the state attorney general's office in an Open Records Act case involving communications between then-Attorney General Scott Pruitt and major energy companies as well as the Republican Attorney General's Association.
The Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals ruled Monday the trial judge's characterization of the office as an "abject failure" in complying with the law was "surplus and unnecessary."
The wording is in a 2017 ruling that ordered the attorney general's office to provide the Wisconsin-based Center for Media and Democracy with records it had requested in 2015 involving Pruitt, who now heads the Environmental Protection Agency.
The court upheld the remainder of the order that the attorney general's office must provide the records, which it did in February 2017.
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Police confirm that detectives have charged a man with rape following an investigation on the Isle of Wight.
A 43 year old man from Ryde was charged with one count of rape. He appeared before Isle of Wight Magistrates on Saturday 12th August.
The charge comes after a woman, aged in her 40s, reported a sexual assault which happened at a property in Newport, Isle of Wight in the early hours of the morning on Sunday, 6th August.
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Who are the top in-state baseball players within the Class of 2018? Iowa Preps answers that question now!
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× NBA player announces creation of basketball camp for Memphis teens
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — After hitting it big in the NBA, a Memphis man is giving back to the community.
Los Angeles Lakers player Tarik Black will be in town Tuesday to announce the creation of the Tarik Black Foundation and a new basketball camp for teens.
Transformation50 Basketball & Life Skills Camp will target underprivileged city youth.
The camp will be free for 50 children.
Black said this is just the first step in his plan to give back to the city.
Black is a graduate of Ridgeway High School and the University of Memphis.
MANILA, Philippines (AP) - A Philippine army commander says government forces have foiled an attempt by a few dozen Muslim militants aligned with the Islamic State group to attack a small southern town in fighting that left four gunmen dead.
Army Lt. Col. Harold Cabunoc says troops clashed with 30 to 40 militants Tuesday and drove them away from the small farming community of Mopac where they planned to launch an attack on the town hall of Datu Paglas town about a half kilometer (quarter mile) away.
Cabunoc said Wednesday the militants from the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters led by Solaiman Tudon occupied several abandoned houses in Mopac, where he used to live, over the weekend but his family and other villagers asked the gunmen to leave.
Troops later clashed with the militants.
× Travis AFB locked down over ‘security incident’
TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE — An unnamed “security incident” has forced a lockdown at Travis Air Force Base, which is near Fairfield, Calif.
People are advised to stay away from the base, Staff Sgt. Nicole Leidholm told CNN.
This is a real world incident, Leidholm adds. They were doing a drill when the incident took place. She could not provide any other details.
Visit the website for KTXL-TV, FOX 13’s sister station in Sacramento, for updates.
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Mealey's Antitrust/Unfair Competition - Judge Refuses To Strike Claims Related To Butter Wine Trademark
SAN FRANCISCO - A California federal judge on June 12 refused to strike a wine maker's claim for violation of California's unfair competition law (UCL) and another claim in relation to its alleged misuse of a trademark for a chardonnay, finding that the owner of the mark showed a probability of prevailing on its claims (JaM Cellars Inc. v. Vintage Wine Estates Inc., No. 17-01133, N.D. Calif., 2017 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 90002).
17-year-old boy missing from West Side hospital, feared suicidal
A 17-year-old boy is missing Wednesday from a West Side hospital and feared to be suicidal.
Mario Tapia was reported missing from Hartgrove Hospital, 5730 W. Roosevelt Road, according to Chicago Police.
Tapia ran away from his mother in an unknown direction, police said. He was believed to be suicidal.
Tapia is described as Hispanic, of light complexion, 6-foot-2 and 190 pounds, police said. He has black hair and brown eyes. Tapia was last seen wearing a red T-shirt, blue jeans and black gym shoes.
Anyone with information was asked to call Area North detectives at (312) 744-8266.
Stand-up comedy show on an hour-long sail of the Toronto Harbour – on a pirate ship. Hosted by Hisham Kelati. Boarding at 6:45 pm. $20.
Newly elected District 75 House Representative issued a challenge to all other Oklahoma lawmakers to help public schools.
On her Facebook page, Representative Karen Gaddis said she’s continuing a tradition she started of delivering a case of paper to every public school district in District 75.
This year, however, she said she’s going one step further.
“I’m issuing a challenge to every other Oklahoma legislator – both Representatives and Senators – both Republicans and Democrats – to deliver a case of paper to at least one public school in their own district.”
Gaddis was sworn in July 20, 2017, and will finish Dan Kirby's term after he resigned during sexual harassment allegations earlier this year.
7/11/2017 Related Story: Retired Teacher Elected To Fill OK House Seat Vacated By Dan Kirby
A retired Tulsa teacher, Gaddis says she plans to push hard for raises for teachers during the next legislative session.
You can read her full post below.
South Aiken storms past Orangeburg Wilkinson
AIKEN, S.C. (WOLO) — Orangeburg Wilkinson fell on the road to South Aiken tonight, 42-0.
OBW has now lost four of their last five and fall to 3-4 this season.
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Bernard Kerr spends his winter down in the southern side of the world preparing for his Crankworx and World Cup season. In this new edit, he hits iconic locations around town and the infamous and newly revamped Dream Track.
BUENOS AIRES, Dec 11 (Reuters) - World Trade Organization members must shore up and strengthen the global trade body, China and the European Union said at the opening of the WTO’s ministerial conference on Monday.
“Let us join hands and take real actions to uphold the authority and efficacy of the WTO,” Chinese Minister of Commerce Zhong Shan and told the WTO, which has been pushed into crisis by a U.S. veto of new judges for trade disputes.
“We need to have a clear objective in mind,” European Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmstrom said. “For the European Union, this is clear: to preserve and to strengthen the rules-based multilateral trading system.” (Reporting by Luc Cohen and Tom Miles; Editing by Alison Williams)
Winning numbers drawn in 'Daily Four-Evening' game
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Indiana Lottery's "Daily Four-Evening" game were:
4-6-0-7, SB: 6
(four, six, zero, seven; SB: six)
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) — Jackson Police are investigating a shooting that happened on Capitol Street near Prentiss Street.
JPD Sgt. Roderick Holmes said it happened around 8 a.m.
Police were called to the area and found 32-year-old man injured. He was shot in the neck.
Holmes said the victim was responsive but provided very little information regarding how the shooting occurred.
The victim is in stable condition. There is no suspect information available at this time.
This investigation is ongoing.
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After calling on festive legend Mariah Carey to help with last year's Christmas-themed Carpool Karaoke, James Corden had big shoes to fill this year. So how did he do it? By dressing up in ugly Christmas sweaters with Reggie Watts, and secretly roping in just about every star who's appeared in the segment this year to join the holiday fun. Ed Sheeran, Katy Perry, Pink, Kelly Clarkson, Sam Smith, Miley Cyrus, and more join James for a rendition of "Santa Claus is Coming to Town", but the real fun begins when James gets a very unexpected Christmas gift from Harry Styles at the end. Trust us, you're not going to want to miss this one!
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At first, I thought it was a good thing Nina Agdal landed this Aerie swimwear campaign, because it meant more booty shots from my former #1 favorite bikini model. But then I remembered that Aerie’s whole deal is “all women” “no Photoshop” “body positivity” blah blah blah. Great, so now they want our Nina to get fat? She finally just started getting hot again! Not cool, guys.
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Wednesday will be the warmest day of the week with a forecast high of 68 before a slight cooling trend begins, the National Weather Service says.
Light clouds form above Resorts World Las Vegas, the site of former Stardust, on the Las Vegas Strip. (Richard Brian/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @vegasphotograph
The Las Vegas Valley is heading into another week of dry and mild weather, according to the National Weather Service.
Monday’s forecast high is 66 degrees, the weather service said, and Tuesday’s high should be 67.
Wednesday will be the warmest day of the week with a forecast 68-degree high and a low of 45, the weather service said.
Temperatures will begin to fall again in the second half of the week, the weather service said, starting with a high of 66 degrees on Thursday and 65 on Friday.
Light winds should continue through Wednesday night, the weather service said.
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PRINCETON, N.J. — Jerome Desrosiers’ 3-pointer with 36 seconds left in overtime provided the winning points in Princeton’s 76-73 victory over Yale on Friday.
After Desrosiers’ trey, Yale missed consecutive 3-point shots and fouled Amir Bell, who missed the front end of a one-and-one. The teams exchanged turnovers before a desperation 3-point try by Yale missed.
Yale took possession after a tie-up in regulation but Trey Phills was unable to connect on a 3-pointer as the game went to overtime.
Myles Stephens scored 18 points and Devin Cannady and Bell 16 apiece for the Tigers (11-8, 3-1 Ivy), who have won three straight, with Bell collecting a career-high 11 rebounds for his first career double-double.
Alex Copeland scored 18 points, Phills had 17 points and a career-high 14 rebounds for his first career double-double while Blake Reynolds added 15 points for the Bulldogs (9-12, 2-3).
NEW YORK (AP) — Target is buying a delivery logistics company to help it offer same-day delivery service to in-store shoppers.
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Software made by San Francisco-based Grand Junction connects retailers with about 700 delivery companies around the country that pick up items from distribution centers and take them to customers.
Expanding delivery and making it faster have been key areas retailers have focused on to attract convenience-seeking shoppers.
Target has been working with Grand Junction to test same-day delivery at a New York store. Shoppers there can ask to have items delivered that day for a fee. Target plans to expand the service to other New York locations this year, then bring it to other major cities next year.
Minneapolis-based Target Corp. did not say how much it is paying for Grand Junction.
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press release: Earth, Wind & Fire, one of the world top-selling musical groups of all-time was born in Chicago in 1969. With a signature sound beyond category and a groove as deep as the soul of the planet, the band’s legendary journey has set the standard for music of all genres and made a profound and lasting impact on popular culture.
One of the most important, innovative, and commercially invincible contemporary forces of the 20th century, Earth, Wind & Fire has released 23 albums. They have recorded eight #1 R&B singles and eight Double Platinum Top 10 Pop Albums. EWF has earned more than 50 Gold and Platinum albums and sold over 100 million albums worldwide, earning them a solid spot as one of bestselling music artists of all- time.
Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy was planning on taking part in the charity baseball game that Representative Steve Scalise was practicing for when a gunman opened fire, striking four people including Scalise. Murphy says he's played the game for ten years with Scalise, which raises hundreds of thousands of dollars for a number of charities for children.
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AS we get older, it is common to develop lower eye bags or hooding of the upper eyelid which can make us look and feel tired, adding years to the whole face.
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Man charged after allegedly threatening to ‘go on shooting spree’ at Coastal Carolina University
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WFXB) – The man Horry County Police said threatened to “go on a shooting spree” Monday at Coastal Carolina University is now in custody.
Richard Adams, of Myrtle Beach, surrendered to North Myrtle Beach Police after allegedly putting a gun to his wife’s face. The incident started after Adams, 37, learned his daughter was upset about an argument she got into with her dorm mate at CCU. That’s when Adams said he was going to go on “a shooting spree,” according to a police report. Adams is charged with domestic violence.
The celebrity spectator will overshadow royalty when he arrives on the Gold Coast for the Commonwealth Games.
LOS ANGELES (AP)  Southern California's summer has been relatively mild so far, with deep intrusion of the marine layer keeping mornings cool.
But forecasters say that will change dramatically.
The National Weather Service says high pressure will build into the region late in the week, bringing dangerous heat and gusty northerly winds in some areas.
Meteorologists say record temperatures are likely Friday and Saturday, along with critical fire weather conditions.
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In the same time period, intensifying Hurricane Fabio in the Pacific west of Mexico is expected to send swell that will produce big breakers, rip currents and possible sneaker waves to Southern California beaches.
An Aer Lingus flight out of JFK was forced to turn around and made an emergency landing Monday night due to hydraulic failure soon after takeoff. The Shannon, Ireland-bound Boeing...
With the Round of 128 at Wimbledon in the books, it's now time to look ahead to the Round of 64. Rafael Nadal won his first match over Dudi Sela in decisive fashion, and No. 2 ranked player in the world will try to continue that success heading into the Round of 64. On the women's side, top-ranked Simona Halep looks to keep her momentum going after an opening round win over Kurumi Nara.
Here's what to know heading into Wimbledon's Round of 64.
How to watch Wimbledon Day 4
Date: Thursday, July 5
Thursday, July 5 Time: 7 a.m. ET - 4 p.m. ET
7 a.m. ET - 4 p.m. ET Location: London, England
London, England Channel: ESPN
ESPN Stream: WatchESPN
Men's matches to watch
No. 2 Rafael Nadal vs. Mikhail Kukushkin
No. 4 Alexander Zverev vs. Taylor Fritz
No. 5 Juan Martin del Potro vs. Feliciano Lopez
No. 14 Diego Schwartzman vs. Jiri Vesely
No. 15 Nick Kyrgios vs. Robin Haase
No. 21 Kyle Edmund vs. Bradley Klahn
Women's matches to watch
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Rally driver Andrew Comrie-Picard resurrected a 40 horsepower MG Midget that the Hoonigan crew considered “British scrap” after the car hadn’t run for 30 years. While the car still had some issues, like no clutch and a hood held down with a ratchet strap, the crusty little MG still rips a fat burnout.
The 1275-cc engine produced around 60 horsepower when new, but Comrie-Picard thinks it has around 40 hp now—maybe more ever since the exhaust fell off. It took them several tries and a little help, but they got the little crapcan to nuke some tires regardless.
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Needless to say, there’s a lot that was wrong with this car:
The brakes were seized, the clutch was gone, the exhaust fell off on the highway, and the hood latch wasn’t quite working, but at least it did a mondo J-turn.
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Now that Comrie-Picard has broken the car again, he must fix it and return for more hoonage. That’s the rule.
ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) When the Oakland Raiders brought in Marshawn Lynch to run behind one of the NFL’s top offensive lines featuring three Pro Bowlers, the thought was it would add another dynamic element to one of the league’s top offenses.
Instead, the past two weeks Oakland hasn’t been able to get off the ground.
The Raiders are coming off the worst two-game stretch of running for the franchise in more than two decades, and they are now counting even more on the running game to support backup quarterback E.J. Manuel with Derek Carr sidelined with a broken bone in his back.
Authorities in Florida say someone splashed red paint around a Confederate memorial park.
Hillsborough County sheriff's officials said in a news release that a passer-by called 911 after seeing that paint had been tossed on and around the memorial's columns and derogatory comments were scrawled in paint. The site is on private property near Tampa on Florida's west coast.
Other Confederate memorials in the area been targeted as well.
Hillsborough County commissioners voted on July 19 to remove a different monument in the county, this one in downtown Tampa and on county property, after several heated meetings filled with public discussion.
On Wednesday, the commission is scheduled to discuss the monument again with an update on the relocation.
To handle simple material handling tasks in automated workcells, engineers typically opt for linear axes. However, assembling multiple linear axes into a Cartesian motion system can be a time-consuming process. You must connect each module to the next one, assembling subcomponents as you go, then wire each module, connect each axis to an external controller, and finally program the system.
That might do the job for some applications, but there might be a better option. Epson Robots has just released the new T3 all-in-one
SCARA robot with a built-in controller that promises to make setup and deployment faster, easier and less expensive than multiple linear axes.
布洛格登（右）昨天面對灰狼受傷退場。（USA TODAY Sports）
〔體育中心／綜合報導〕又有球員受傷！公鹿控衛布洛格登（Malcolm Brogdon）昨天在作客灰狼之戰因大腿不適退場，經過核磁共振檢查結果為股四頭肌腱撕裂，將缺席6到8週。
昨天布洛格登在次節先偷跑準備快攻，在沒人防守之下順利上籃得分，不過上籃之後因大腿不適倒地，隨後退場，最後公鹿以89：108慘敗。球隊今天宣布核磁共振檢查結果，布洛格登股四頭肌腱撕裂，預計需要6到8週才能恢復。
布洛格登本季出賽46場有20場先發，場均繳出13.3分、3.3籃板、3.2助攻。巧合的是，公鹿2014年榜眼J.帕克（Jabari Parker）才剛從左膝前十字韌帶斷裂中復原，將出戰今天面對尼克的比賽。
Bucks Malcolm Brogdon leaves game after suffering non-contact injury during fastbreak layup, says he "heard something pop" pic.twitter.com/mM4J3MB2ja
(WAND) -- With the lack of major cold spells in the last few days, the planting process has started in parts of central Illinois. Those that haven't started will be able to in the coming days as the milder air is expected to last.
Meteorologist Adam Del Rosso says highs will remain in the 60s with overnight lows in the 40s. The coldest night looks to be Wednesday night with lows in the upper 30s. Ag expert Dave Brown says that will slow the germination of seeds in the ground. He says optimal conditions at this point are soil and air temperatures in the 70s.
Brown adds that rain will be the cause of any delays going forward. According to the forecast, a few showers will be possible through Tuesday, then again Friday morning. However, amounts will be light, less than 0.25". Skies will clear mid-week and over the weekend allowing sunshine to dry up the fields to make for great field operating conditions.
It took nearly a dozen games, but Newcastle’s senior Babe Ruth team suffered its first loss of the season at a tournament in Gillette over the Memorial Day weekend.
According to team spokesman Jay Whitney, the Newcastle Longhorns were taken down in the first round of the tourney by the Casper Crush.
“Newcastle was plagued with multiple fielding errors, which Casper was able to capitalize on, while the Longhorn offense struggled to generate baserunners,” Whitney reported, noting that the Casper team topped Newcastle 11-0 in the tournament opener.
April 5 Fairfax Media Ltd
* Commenced a process of consultation with its australian metro publishing newsrooms
* Including non-staff costs proposal is expected to deliver about $30 million in annualised savings with majority of these savings expected in 2018 FY
* Consultations on proposed changes which will complete major structural editorial changes required to secure futures of metropolitan mastheads Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
[India], Dec 11 (ANI): 13 boats and 111 fishermen who went missing after Cyclone Ockhi were returned to the shore in Kochi, on Monday.
A total of eight dead bodies were retained by the search operations carried out by Navy and Coast Guard, of which two were identified.
Unidentified bodies have been kept in General Hospital Ernakulam, Thrippunithura Taluk Hospital and Aluva Taluk Hospital.
With this, 213 boats and 2312 fishermen in total are estimated to have been brought back to the harbour, so far.
As per the government estimate, 23 boats are yet to be returned. Ernakulam District Collector has directed to complete the cleaning process in Chellanam and Vypin, the worst hit areas in the district, by December 15. He also directed to submit the details of the houses damaged completely and partially. Several naval ships have been deployed in the search and rescue operation since Cyclone Ockhi hit the southern parts of the country. (ANI)
We've entered December's final days, and that means it's time for our monthly review of Brooklyn Nets fans' misery. If you're not privy to the process the brief synopsis is thus.
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By Annie Reuter
Adele isn’t the only artist who thinks Beyoncé should have won big at the 2017 GRAMMY Awards. Beyoncé’s sister, Solange, has voiced her opinion on her sister’s loss Sunday (February 12) in a since-deleted post on Twitter.
Related: Adele Thanks Beyoncé in Her Record, Album of the Year Speeches
“There have only been two black winners in the last twenty years for album of the year,” she wrote in a later deleted tweet. “There have been over 200 black artist who have performed.”
While there have actually been four black winners in the last two decades, her point still stands. African-American artists are often under-represented in the major awards category. Interestingly, three of those Album of the Year winners over the past 20 years were by women: Lauryn Hill for The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill, Whitney Houston for the Bodyguard Soundtrack and Natalie Cole for Unforgettable… With Love.
Scheduled This Week In Pottsgrove Sports Pottsgrove School District athletic events happening for the week of Feb. 13-18, 2017, from its athletics office. Scheduled This Week On The Post Calendar These events are scheduled to occur this week , as provided to The Post Publications calendar.
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May 3 Exxonmobil
* Exxon Mobil Corporation makes application to cease to be a reporting issuer in Canada
* If order sought is granted by ASC, Exxonmobil will cease to be a reporting issuer in any jurisdiction in Canada
* Exxonmobil - will continue to file all financial statements and other continuous disclosure materials required to be filed by it Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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HamsterChops wrote: 2nd best in Championship (behind Rovers' attendance against us the previous week, which was more than double ours).
1,000 less than the worst SL attendance so far (Widnes vs. Hudds).
So that means that most inexperienced team, cobbled together in 3 weeks has taken part in the 2 highest attended CH matches of the year so far. And all those other teams supporters keep asking why we were kept in CH.
BUFFALO, NY (WIVB) – The only top-prize winning ticket for the April 14 Take 5 drawing was sold at a Genesee Street store, the New York State Lottery announced Monday.
The ticket, worth $69,376.50, was sold at Better Buy Market, 2005 Genesee St.
The winning numbers for the April 14 drawing were 06-08-19-34-38.
Winning Take 5 tickets at all prize levels may be cashed for up to one year after the date of the drawing.
Hattiesburg police are investigating an early-morning shooting that injured a Hub City woman.
Officers responded to the 500 block of New Orleans Street around 1:30 a.m. in reference to the shooting, but the actual shooting did not happen there, according to Hattiesburg Police PIO Lt. LaTosha Myers-Mitchell.
Myers-Mitchell said that a woman was shot in the leg and her injuries were non life-threatening.
There was no suspect information given to authorities in relation to the assault.
If you have any information, contact Hattiesburg Police or Metro Crime Stoppers at 601-582-STOP.
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Chart-topping band Scouting for Girls will be opening the 2018 Neath Carnival, it has been announced.
The band, who have sold more than two million records, will be opening the July 13 event in Cwrt Herbert Playing Fields.
The annual event raises funds which support a variety of good causes around Neath Port Talbot.
Carnival chairman Matt Williams said: “We are delighted to secure such a big name to headline the opening night of the 2018 Neath Round Table Carnival.
“We want to build on the successful carnival last year which saw 5ive and Goldie Lookin’ Chain headline, and I believe the announcement of Scouting for Girls really does this, and also shows our ambition for the event.
“The carnival is well-known in the area for being a great family event and as well as the live music there will be plenty more for everyone to enjoy.”
State law enforcement leaders stopped at Lake Blackshear Thursday to promote a new campaign, "Make Your Summer Click."
WASHINGTON — A fourth American soldier has been found dead after an ambush in Niger that killed three United States Army Special Forces and wounded two others, American officials said on Friday.
It was not clear whether the American was captured and killed by militants or whether he had been separated during the fighting that erupted on Wednesday. Special Forces troops were ambushed during what was initially called a routine training mission with Nigerien troops by what commanders believe was a heavily armed Qaeda force from neighboring Mali.
In the hours following the attack when it became clear that the soldier was missing, additional troops from the Joint Special Operations Command were rushing to try to help find him, according to American officials.
April 12 Jilin Chemical Fibre Co Ltd :
* Sees Q1 FY 2017 net profit to increase by 1148.8 percent to 1383 percent, or to be 32 million yuan to 38 million yuan
* Says Q1 FY 2016 net profit was 2.6 million yuan
* Says increased volume of production and sales and increased sale price of main product as main reasons for the forecast
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/zA92W2
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The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Plateau State, Mr Damishi Sango, and four others, who were abducted on Thursday have regained their freedom.
According to the Publicity Secretary of the PDP in the state, Mr John Akans, they regained their freedom on Sunday evening and are currently in a private residence in Abuja.
Sango, a former minister of sports, was abducted along with his son, a chieftain of the PDP Mr Emmanuel Mangnin, the driver and one other person in Jere while they were on their way to Abuja from Jos for the PDP’s National Convention.
Their abductors abandoned their vehicle by the roadside where it was discovered.
After their abduction, the Public Relations Officer of the Plateau State Police Command, Mr Tyopev Mathias, said the police were on the trail of the abductors and that they would soon be set free.
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BARWON HEADS, Australia — Australian Minjee Lee shot a 6-under 67 Sunday for a five-stroke victory in the Vic Open, the first tournament of the year on the Ladies European Tour.
Lee finished with a four-round total of 13-under 279 on the 13th Beach Golf Links, one better than Karis Davidson, who closed with a 71.
Cheyenne Woods, niece of Tiger Woods, shot a final-round 70 and finished eight strokes behind in eighth place.
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This particular column is painfully aware that it is having a poor run, with a cautionary trading statement from acquisitive veterinary services provider CVS the latest stock to leave us with a nasty bite.
While they are almost inevitable, such bad trots are not pleasant and the key under such circumstances is to stick to the processes and disciplines that have worked well in the past. That means keeping a checklist of why a stock was viewed favourably (or not) and using that to see whether the fundamental investment case has changed, rather than just the share price.
In this case, CVS still has a strong competitive position, sound finances and healthy profit prospects. This column is therefore going to keep its faith in the Suffolk-headquartered firm, even if the shares were thumped when an update released alongside the showed a slowdown in like-forlike sales and flagged rising wage owing...
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Head Coach Chris Plumb (right) shouts instructions to swimmers during a race. The team looks forward to Sectional Finals on Feb.18.​
The men’s swimming and diving team is preparing for the upcoming Sectional Finals on Saturday, Feb. 18. The Sectional Finals will take place at Noblesville High School.
According to Head Coach Chris Plumb, the team had already performed well at previous meets. “During winter break, the students set numerous personal bests and showed how much improvement they had made since last year,” Plumb said.
Zach Wilson, swimmer and sophomore, said he believes CHS has a good chance of winning Sectionals. “The team, from top to bottom,is looking incredibly strong and we have some great swimmers on the team. Being with so many competitive teammates really allows me to push to the next level,” Wilson said.
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Baby elephant seals eat, sleep and cuddle at the Piedras Blancas rookery
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Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Raji Fashola, will represent President Muhammadu Buhari, at Saturday’s 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying match between Nigeria and Zambia in Uyo.
Thenff reports on Friday that Fashola will fly into the Akwa Ibom State capital on Saturday.
The NFF top officials have also confirmed that President of the Senate, Distinguished Senator Bukola Saraki, Minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung and the Chairmen of the Senate and House Committees on Sports, Senator
Obinna Ogba and Hon. Goni Bukar Lawan will also be at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium.
Host Governor, Udom Emmanuel and members of the Akwa Ibom State cabinet, NOC President Habu Gumel and Members of the NFF Executive Committee and Management will also be present.
A win for Nigeria will land the Super Eagles in Russia with a game to spare.
NORWALK >> A Connecticut man is facing charges after police say he tried to photograph his female roommate through a closet wall.
Police say the victim arrived at her Norwalk home Monday evening and found the camera in a newly-made hole.
The woman called police, and officers traced the camera wire to the room of Jose Chum-Hernandez.
Police say Chum-Hernandez first said the camera was connected to a cable service, before eventually telling officers he was trying to record his roommate.
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The 43-year-old has been charged with voyeurism and third-degree criminal mischief.
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Retired AP photojournalist Alan Diaz, whose photo of 6-year-old Elian Gonzalez won Pulitzer Prize, dies at 71
Classically trained flutist Holly Hofmann was influenced by her father, a fine jazz guitarist. At age five, she chose the flute because she could carry it to play music with him. Hofmann has taken the flute from the orchestra to the jazz stand, making her mark with a bluesy style all her own. In this session from 2002, bassist Darek Oles joins Hofmann and host Marian McPartland to perform a set including "You and the Night and the Music" and "Bohemia After Dark."
Originally broadcast in the spring of 2002.
SET LIST
"You and the Night and the Music" (Dietz, Schwartz)
"Squatty Roo" (Hodges)
"Pretty Woman" (Sondheim)
"Daydream" (Strayhorn, Ellington)
"Meditation" (Jobim)
"My One and Only Love" (Mellin, Wood)
"Bohemia After Dark" (Pettiford)
The body of 19-year-old St. Joseph's University freshman rugby player Mark Dombroski was found in Bermuda Monday after he went missing on a trip his team. Authorities have not ruled out foul play. (Published 46 minutes ago)
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Speech to Text for 81st Troop Command receives new commander
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welcomed new leadership today. it's part of their change of command ceremony. the ceremony informs soldiers and officers that they must respond to the leadership of a new commander. wayne black is taking on the new role and he says he's ready for the challenge. "we've got to be ready to respond to whatever requirements the government may call on. we want to be ready to do that mission. and also from a national and a state perspective being able to accomplish all the things that we're required to do on that level as well." david vesper was the former commander.. he will continue serving in indianapolis at the indiana guard.. we're checking back
On the GRAMMY red carpet, Mike told Pitchfork, "We got the Swae Lee, Swaecation, [Slim] Jxmmi's Jxmtroduction, and then the Rae Sremmurd side."
That's a solo-ish album for each brother, as well as a third joint effort. Mike WiLL Made-It's comments are a bit at odds with previous reports on the new Rae Sremmurd. Read about that - here.
How many NASA managers does it take to screw in a lightbulb? "That's a known problem... don't worry about it."
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A man was seriously injured in a park attack by a gang of up to eight males.
Police said the victim was assaulted in Wellholme Park, Brighouse, between 11.20pm and 11.50pm last night (Tuesday).
A West Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: "There was an altercation and the male victim, who is in his 50s was assaulted by the males and suffered serious facial injuries.
"The suspects fled the scene. There were believed to be seven or eight males."
Witness are asked to call 101.
Hot tip for January: the best way to ensure that you follow through on new year’s resolutions is to narrow them down to one area. And the area with the most potential for improvement –which doesn’t require you to break a sweat or give up anything that comes in a glass – is shopping.
Shopping is where we all come undone. The wrong trousers. The itchy top. The eye hydrating mask which you might use if you were Elizabeth Taylor, but as it is, ends up as pointless clutter. Then there are the Yorkie Bars of Triple A batteries, when you needed AA, the screw bulbs when you only want bayonet. If we could reform our shopping habits we would be calmer, better equipped for life, and roughly £10,000 a year better off. Here’s what we have to do.
Best Ways To Spend New Year's Day With Your Family In BostonNew Year's Day may start the morning after a New Year's Eve bash, but that does not mean it is a day that has to be spent under the covers nursing a hangover. Here are just five of the best ways to spend New Year's Day with your family in Boston.
All three of Boston’s teams played yesterday, so Kennedy gives us her sports update. Also, we have a VERY special treat involving musicals and Gronk, so click play above to hear something GRONKTACULAR!
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Cavaliers head coach Tyronn Lue said Tuesday that Love remains in the concussion protocol and is uncertain to be available for Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday against the Warriors, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
The Cavaliers will presumably wait until early Thursday to see if Love can pass through all phases of the protocol and suit up for the series opener, but at this time, it appears likely the 29-year-old will miss his third consecutive contest. While Love was unavailable for Game 7 of the Cavaliers' Eastern Conference finals series against the Celtics, Jeff Green entered the starting five and came up big with 19 points (7-14 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds, one assist, one block and no turnovers in 42 minutes.
We have all heard rumors that Ben Roethlisberger might retire from the Steelers, and that is OK with me. This man has been beaten up for a long time, and I am sure he does not need the money any more.
But he needs to tell the Steelers fans as soon as possible. The Steeler Nation is freaking out. Who will carry us into the next season and so on? Should the Rooneys and the Steelers fans just wait until you make up your mind? The NFL is a fast-moving business. Sorry, big guy, we don't have the time, so you need to notify us soon.
Thank you for your time, Big Ben, and the Super Bowl trophies you helped give the city of Pittsburgh and the rest of the Steeler Nation. But we need to know if the Steelers will have to find your replacement. The NFL draft is coming up soon, and there are slim pickings on a good quarterback.
So if you come back to play, that would be great — maybe win another Super Bowl with you and the Steeler Nation.
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By Scott T. Sterling
N.E.R.D. has turned up the heat on current hit “Lemon” featuring Rihanna by adding Drake to the remix.
Related: Does Drake’s Next Single Feature Lauryn Hill?
The new version of the No One Ever Really Dies single opens with the distinctive voice of Drizzy, who kicks off the remix with the first verse: “I get it how I live it/ I live it how I get/ Y’all don’t really get it​/ I pull up in a lemon/ Blocks get to spendin’/ Money 3D printin’/ Never had a limit/ Never been religious/ I just always had opinions.”
Listen to the “Lemon” remix, with explicit lyrics, below:
Cotswold taxi drivers fly the flag for England
Taxi drivers in the Cotswolds have been told they can fly England flags for the rest of the World Cup.
England flags for the rest of the World Cup.
Normally there are strick rules around displaying advertising and signs on their cars.
Cotswold Council’s Cabinet Member responsible for licensing, Cllr Mark MacKenzie-Charrington is giving his backing to the national team and wants to give taxi drivers the option of showing their support for a limited period:
''Now that the national team has advanced to the quarter finals, it’s great to see so many local people and businesses getting into the spirit of the World Cup. It’s an exciting time and we wish the team every success.
''I have no problem with allowing taxi drivers based in the District to fly small England car flags while the World Cup is in progress, provided they are well-secured, do not block their vision or impact on safety in any way.''
Lopez recorded 23 points (10-15 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-4 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and two blocked shots in 37 minutes during Monday's 110-100 loss to the Pacers.
Lopez has been fighting through a back injury but drew the start on Monday. Lopez has become much more than an afterthought in the Laker's offensive attack as he's now had double-digit scoring totals in 12 straight games, which is easily the longest streak he has enjoyed all season. Interestingly enough he's been unable to convert any of those 12 games into a double-double as Julius Randle has taken some rebound production from Lopez in recent weeks. The free-agent market in the off-season will determine a great deal about Lopez's future with the Lakers, but the 29-year old will be an unrestricted free agent and should have an opportunity to gauge his value at that point.
Fire crews were busy Sunday morning in Schuylkill County after flames broke out in a vacant home along East Harrison Street in Pottsville.
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This weekend, Kate Hudson gave us another peek at her musical talent.
In a clip posted by her friend Laurie Lynn Stark, the actress belted out a rendition of Labrinth’s “Jealous.” Rocking her new ’do with wine in hand, Hudson sang the ballad a cappella.
Hudson has treated us to some amazing covers throughout her career. This year on Valentine’s Day, she sang a soulful version of Rihanna’s “Love on the Brain.”
Last year, Kate blew everyone away at her mom Goldie Hawn’s charity event when she sang Sinead O’Connor’s “Nothing Compares 2 U.”
But Hudson isn’t only known for singing ballads. She and Lea Michele once had a dance- and sing-off to Chicago’s “All That Jazz” on the hit show Glee.
And count on Kate to give the best performance of the national anthem at 7:30 a.m. on 4th of July.
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DENVER -- A Rockies suffered an eye injury after he was hit by a foul ball at Coors Field on Sunday night.
Andy Taylor was sitting in section 147 in the outfield along the third base line when he tried to catch a foul ball during the sixth inning of the game. The ball slipped through his hand and hit him in the eye.
The impact of the ball shattered his sunglasses, which left cuts and fractured the bones around his right eye.
The Rockies stadium crew immediately responded to Taylor before he was transported to Denver Health Medical Center.
Taylor said that he will require surgery to rebuild the orbital bone below his right eye.
Coors Field installed new safety netting at the during the off-season that extended to the end of the dugouts.
Zora Stephenson spoke to Taylor and will have more from him on Channel 2 News at 4 p.m. and FOX31 News at 5 p.m.
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Monday met Kyrgyzstan's foreign Minister Erlan Abdyldaev in Beijing, on the sidelines of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit. Swaraj, who departed for a two-nation visit to China and Mongolia on Saturday, on April 24 will participate in a ministerial-level meeting of the SCO, where India became a full member in 2017.
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HAMILTON, Ohio — An Ohio teenager who pleaded guilty to fatally shooting her father has been sentenced to juvenile prison until she's 21.
The 15-year-old was sentenced on Monday in Butler County Juvenile Court. She pleaded guilty last month to a murder charge. She originally was charged with aggravated murder.
Authorities say the teen loaded a handgun and shot her 71-year-old father in the face in February 2017 at the family's home in Hamilton, roughly 30 miles (48 kilometers) north of Cincinnati. Authorities say she told 911 dispatchers that she shot him.
Her attorney says the girl accepts responsibility. A motive hasn't been offered.
The judge says the teen could serve several years to life in adult prison if she doesn't behave in juvenile prison.
The Associated Press generally doesn't name juveniles charged with crimes.
WERNERSVILLE, Pa. (AP) - A former juvenile home employee in Pennsylvania has been ordered to stand trial on charges of setting up an attack on a 15-year-old boy on a school bus.
The Reading Eagle reports that a judge Tuesday held 32-year-old Lamar Miller for trial on charges including aggravated assault and assault solicitation in the March 26 incident as students were being transported from Bethany Children's Home to Conrad Weiser High School.
Berks County authorities allege that one attacker was seen talking to Miller before punching the teen, and Miller "feigned an effort" to stop the assault when another boy joined in. The victim said Miller had accused him earlier of theft.
The attorney for Miler, who was fired, earlier called the case "absurd," saying his client was trying to stop the assault.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Special counsel Robert Mueller’s team of investigators has recently questioned a former British spy who compiled a dossier of allegations about President Donald Trump’s ties to Russia.
A person familiar with the investigation says the interview with Christopher Steele took place in Europe. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity to discuss an ongoing investigation.
The dossier received public attention in January when it was revealed that then-FBI Director James Comey briefed Trump in a private meeting on a summary of Steele’s findings. Trump has called those allegations “fake news” even as the FBI has been investigating and working to corroborate the document’s claims.
CNN first reported the interview with Steele.
The ITV drama's official Twitter account shared a very intriguing snap with followers yesterday - the first from the set of the upcoming series.
"And so series 2 begins… #Victoria #VictoriaPBS," the image was captioned, seemingly taken from inside the monarch's (played by Jenna Coleman) throne room.
There was no sign of the actress behind Queen Victoria but a number of her ministers and advisors clad in 19th century garb could be seen in the opulent room.
It is unknown whether Jenna was actually taking part in the shoot, but she is thought to be in the UK after being spotted at a BAFTA party on Friday.
Baku. 8 September. REPORT.AZ/ The increase in temperature in Mecca over 40 degrees slightly complicates the situation of pilgrims, however, there are no serious health problems.
Report was told in Caucasian Muslims Office (CMO).
It was noted that today the pilgrims made a Friday prayer in Kaaba: "On September 9 pilgrims will leave for Medina, stay three for days and visit the grave of the Prophet, they will perform prayer in Masjid al-Nabawi. The Azerbaijani Hajis will start returning to Baku from noon on September 12”.
CMO noted that 20% of Azerbaijani pilgrims have have cough and cold: “There are no serious health problems. Doctors help in case of cold. The state of health of the oldest pilgrim (86-year-old woman) is also good".
The long-term technical pattern is even more negative since the Brexit vote has paved the way for further decline. Long-term support given at 1.0520 (01/03/85) represents a decent target. Long-term resistance is given at 1.5018 (24/06/2015) and would indicate a long-term reversal in the negative trend. Yet, it is very unlikely at the moment.
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) – Investigators say a 17-year-old teen died when his car crashed into a pole.
Sangamon County Coroner Cinda Edwards has identified the victim as Jonathan Conkrite. She says he was a rear passenger in the car in question, which rammed into the pole just before 2 a.m. Tuesday. The car left Ridgley Road near Carver Road before making contact.
Edwards says an autopsy showed Conkrite died from blunt force injuries in the crash. Doctors pronounced him dead in the HSHS St. John’s Hospital Trauma Center at about 3:40 a.m.
Sangamon County deputies are continuing to investigate the crash.
A man has died after being shot in the chest by a suspect outside an east Las Vegas grocery store, Metro police confirmed.
Lt. Cervantes said two men were involved in a verbal confrontation, then what police called a fist-fight in the parking lot of Cabana Food Market near Owens Avenue and Sandhill Road Saturday afternoon.
The suspect, described on the scene by Lt. Dan McGrath as a black male, shot the man in the chest and fled the scene, police said. The victim, a while male about 30 years old, was pronounced deceased by authorities.
Metro police are searching for the suspect. The vehicle the suspect and a "heavy-set" woman fled in was described as a newer model black Dodge Charger with dark tint, heading westbound.
Anyone with information on this incident is urged to contact the LVMPD at 702-828-3111 or to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555.
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Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has won the BBC African Footballer of the Year award.
Salah finished top from a five-man shortlist after a fans' vote, beating Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Naby Keita, Sadio Mane and Victor Moses.
The Egypt international, who has racked up a double figure goal tally since moving to the Premier League from Roma, was presented with his award by Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp at the club's Melwood training ground.
"It's always a special feeling when you win something," Salah told BBC Sport, following the announcement by television presenter Mimi Fawaz. "You feel like you did a great year, so I am very happy."
And Klopp added: "It's well deserved. The good thing is that he is still young, there is a lot of space for improvement, a lot of potential still that we can work on, but that's how it should be."
Previous winners of the award include Didier Drogba, George Weah and Yaya Toure.
Two earthquakes have struck in the area of northern Oklahoma that was rattled last year by the largest earthquake in state history.
The U.S. Geological Survey says the back-to-back earthquakes hit Monday morning near Pawnee, about 75 miles northeast of Oklahoma City. The USGS says the quakes had magnitudes of 3.2 and 3.3 and there are no reports of injuries or damage.
In September, a 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck Pawnee and caused widespread property damage. Scientists have linked Oklahoma’s recent spate of earthquakes to oil and gas production, and state regulators have issued new regulations on the practice of injecting wastewater into underground disposal wells.
Boston runner Mark Sands claimed a first-place finish in the gruelling Valentine’s 30k at the weekend.
The Stamford-based slog, which is just under 19 miles long, is often used as preparation for runners gearing up for spring marathons.
On what turned out to be a very windy, cold and grey day, Sands not only battled the elements but also the hills in this very challenging race.
Sands, who runs for Skegness and District AC, clocked 1:53:13, which was enough to win the men’s Vet45 category and come sixth overall.
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A woman and her four children died in a blaze in their flat in Jerusalem on Sunday, an Israeli police spokesperson said.
Rescue workers broke down the door in an attempt to reach the family and tried in vain to save the 36-year-old woman and her children.
Police spokesman Micky Rosenfeld said the woman was in her 30s, while her children’s ages ranged from 12 to seven, to an infant.
“What we know until now is that firefighters and emergency units were called into Derech Hebron Road in Talpiot after five people were found there unconscious and later pronounced dead,” said Rosenfeld.
Personnel are investigating whether a Jerusalem apartment fire, killing a mother and her four young daughters on Derech Hebron Road in Talpiot early Sunday evening, was a murder-suicide.
While details of the fire remain unclear, United Hatzalah EMTs and first-responders from its Psycho-trauma Unit were dispatched to the apartment on the major thoroughfare following reports of possible foul play.
Up And Coming International Vacation SpotsThings change fast in the international world of travel. From time to time, there are fairly untouched gems, like Mozambique 15 years ago or Cuba 10 years ago. For very different reasons, Germany, Argentina, the Philippines, and Madagascar are destinations to consider or re-consider for your up-and-coming vacation bucket list.
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Small-cap stocks took it on the chin last week as North Korean tensions had investors running as fast as they could from anything that wasn’t the bluest of blue chips.
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The Russell 2000 Index lost 2.7% in the five days of trading between Aug. 7 and Aug. 11, its worst week since February 2016. Now up just 3% year to date compared to 10% for the S&P 500, the flight to quality is threatening to leave small caps on the outside looking in.
Investors who love dividend stocks rarely buy small-cap stocks because they’re interested in consistent dividend growth, something smaller companies often can’t provide.
In the ninth year of a bull market, the price-to-earnings ratio of the S&P 600 SmallCap Index, like most indexes, has risen dramatically since 2011.
That said, it doesn’t mean there aren’t small caps worth owning that pay a sizable dividend and are still growing.
Here are my three best ideas of small-cap stocks worth owning.
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JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia has ended a search of one of the world's deepest lakes for the bodies of dozens of victims of a ferry sinking two weeks ago.
A search and rescue official said after "intense" discussions with the families of victims, the end of the search effort was being marked Tuesday with prayers, the scattering of flowers on Lake Toba and a groundbreaking ceremony for a monument.
The overcrowded wooden ferry sank in the volcanic crater lake on June 18 in rough weather.
The full scale of the tragedy took days to unfold as the boat didn't have a passenger manifest.
Officials at one point said more than 190 people were missing. Their official toll Tuesday was 21 survivors, 3 bodies found and 164 people missing, presumed drowned.
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WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross recently appeared as a guest on the latest episode of the "Busted Open Radio Show." Below are some of the highlights from the interview.
On his thoughts on the upcoming WWE Universal Championship match between Brock Lesnar and Samoa Joe at WWE Great Balls Of Fire On July 9th: "I believe those two guys are gonna have a whole hell of a lot to say about their presentation in Dallas. I really do. I also believe that each guy is an alpha male. They're going to bring each other their best, there's gonna be locks up that would make some people leave wrestling school. So, I believe Samoa Joe and Brock Lesnar is going to be a classic."
On his interest in calling the Lesnar-Joe title match next month: "I believe it's going to be a great match, ya know, I've lobbied to call it, like a goof. I will 'Talk for food.' From Oklahoma to Dallas, I can be there in two and half hours."
Check out the complete Jim Ross interview at BustedOpenNation.com.
BERLIN, July 4 (Reuters) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel played down a bruising dispute about immigration policy with her Bavarian allies, saying in a televised interview on Wednesday that the row did not risk the stability of her coalition government.
“I can’t promise that there won’t be disputes again about other issues, as this is usual when a government includes three parties,” Merkel told ARD television when asked if her coalition would a full four years.
“This time it was a heavy dispute about a topic that is also very emotional. But I firmly expect and I’ll do my part to ensure that we do our government work in a good way, and not only now but also in the coming years,” she said. (Reporting by Michael Nienaber, Editing by Joseph Nasr)
An Indiana credit union has hit Arby's Restaurant Group with a proposed class action alleging that the company failed to beef up its cybersecurity, allowing a major data breach that hurt thousands of issuers of credit and debit cards nationwide.
Filed on Friday in Atlanta federal court by Fort Wayne, Indiana-based Midwest America Federal Credit Union, the lawsuit seeks damages for the costs of investigating and refunding fraudulent charges and replacing cards affected by the breach.
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A sketch of Taylor Swift (L) and her attorneys in Denver Federal Court with plaintiff David Mueller (2nd R) during the Swift groping trial in Denver U.S. August 8, 2017.
DENVER (Reuters) - Pop star Taylor Swift on Friday won a preliminary round in a federal court trial stemming from her allegation that she was groped by a Colorado disc jockey, as the judge dismissed the DJ's rival claim accusing the singer of wrongfully getting him fired.
The ruling by U.S. District Judge William Martinez left intact Swift's assault and battery countersuit against David Mueller, who had asserted he was falsely accused by the recording star and ousted from his $150,000-a-year job at radio station KYGO-FM under pressure from her.
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Shaffer Rare Coins, 6261 Youngstown-Warren Road, Suite 220, will open April 2.
The business buys and sells coins, currency, bullion and precious metals.
The business is where Dave's Coins Stamps and Collectables stood. Joshua Shaffer, owner and a Youngstown State University graduate, frequented Dave's before he started his own business.
Go deep into the mind of Legion. See a different reality when the all-new season premieres April 3 on FX.
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Pakistan beat Zimbabwe by seven wickets in the Twenty20 tri-series match at Harare Sports Club on Wednesday:
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Pakistan 163-3 in 19.1 overs (Fakhar Zaman 47, Hussain Talat 44) def. Zimbabwe 162-4 (Solomon Mire 94, Tarisai Musakanda 33) by 7 wickets.
Spotify on Tuesday announced a new redesigned app for free customers, its first major change to the free tier in four years, as it attempts to lure more customers into buying its subscription service. Free listeners will now get on-demand access to 15 playlists; they can play any song they want in those playlists and are no longer stuck in a world of shuffled playback. From a report:The new app also offers users the ability to stream songs with lower data usage. The company says users can save up to 75% of mobile data with data saver mode while streaming on 3G.
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) - Pakistani police say three gunmen have shot and killed a female singer who refused to accompany them to a private party.
Police official Saeed Khan says the incident happened in the northwestern city of Mardan on Saturday.
He says the artists, known only as Sumbul, was shot multiple times and killed at her home after the gunmen broke in and asked her to perform for them at a private party.
Khan says the perpetrators fled the scene of the killing and that he police are searching for them.
There have been similar attacks on female artists in this part of the country in the past.
There was a large turnout today at Westport's Temple Israel for the funeral of Westport arts patron and advertising executive Harold Levine, who died Feb 9 at 95. Son Jay Levine said of his father: "There were very few events my father enjoyed more than a party and none more than the ones at which he was honored He was the consummate people person." He added: "He gave me these guidelines in life - one-third life is family, one-third is business, one-third is community."
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James L. Mitchell passed away Dec. 31, 2016 at his home, in Opp.
He was born on Nov. 17, 1928, to Walter “Walt” Mitchell and Julie Owens Mitchell. He was their only child.
He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Bess Mitchell and three sons: Randy, Ricky and Micky, by his first wife, Faye Mitchell.
His passion in life was being out on Choctawhatchee Bay in his boat, dragging for shrimp in the dark of the night or digging oysters from his “secret oyster beds.” That bay was his second home. He loved navigating those waters.
When he and Evelyn moved from Santa Rosa Beach back to his hometown, he turned to gardening. He grew peppers, collards, turnips, rutabagas, and tomatoes, tomatoes, tomates!
He planted tomato seeds of every kind, even seeds that had been on the space shuttle when it went up. He shared his produce for free, to anyone who stopped by.
He will forever and always be missed and dearly loved by his wife and family.
New inmates at the Huron County Jail, June 12 and 13, 2017
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Three games were played by the Corning High School Lady Bobcats this week. On Monday, January 30, the team played Pocahontas. Quarter scores for that pairing were 14-9 down, 32- 18 down, 48-26 down, and a loss of 72-43.
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Celtics even more shorthanded v. Chicago tonight. Club announces Irving (left quad contusion) and Marcus Morris (left knee rehab) out, Al Horford (right knee contusion) questionable… At 5-20, Bulls have worst record in NBA. Celts hoping this is not an any given night situation. — Steve Bulpett (@SteveBHoop) December 11, 2017
Yikes. Safe to say the total points record for the United Center is not at risk tonight.
The Celtics kick off a wicked stretch of 12 games in 19 days and it’s apparent they are not taking any chances with dinged up guys.
The Bulls (5-20) might be terrible but I’m frightened to think of the outcome if Horford does sit out.
Over/under on Marcus Smart 3-point FGs tonight – 10?
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RPT-For California community in dam's shadow, troubles go back decades
Feb 15 For nearly 50 years, the Oroville Dam has provided a water lifeline to residents across the state of California. But for the community in its shadow, the dam has been a source of contention and legal battles.
Beşiktaş are set to send their Portuguese star Ricardo Quaresma to China after transferring defender Dusco Tosic.
According to a report by Sabah newspaper, "Beşiktaş and a Chinese football club agreed on an 8-million-euro deal for Quaresma. The Portuguese star will be paid 6 million euros per season on a two year contract."
Earlier, Beşiktaş sold Tosic to China's Guangzhouin for 4.5 million euros.
President Donald Trump made a surprise visit to MedStar Washington Hospital Center Wednesday night, where Rep. Steve Scalise of Louisiana is being treated for his injuries following the shooting at a Republican congressional baseball practice.
RELATED: Louisiana Congressman Steve Scalise in critical condition after Virginia shooting; suspect dead
The president and First Lady Melania Trump brought two bouquets of white flowers to the hospital.
Rep. Steve Scalise of Louisiana, a true friend and patriot, was badly injured but will fully recover. Our thoughts and prayers are with him. — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 14, 2017
MedStar Washington said in a tweet Wednesday afternoon that Scalise "was critically injured and remains in critical condition."
Rep. Scalise was critically injured and remains in critical condition. The other patient is in good condition. — MedStar Washington (@MedStarWHC) June 14, 2017
It provided no further details about him.
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B&C Tikka T3 fit Hey guys, first of all, I love my b&c medalist on my t3. However, I have noticed that there seems to be a lot of contact at the tang with the fiberglass material of the stock. The area I'm referring to is right behind the rear action screw. It's hard for me to tell, but I find it hard to believe that the action is even making contact with the aluminum bedding block at the rear action screw like it's supposed to. I definitely can't slide paper under the tang. My initial thought was to dremel until I can get paper under it. But wanted to run it by you guys first. Also was curious if anybody with same setup had the same issue.
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WASHINGTON — Virginia State Police are investigating a crash where a car went through a guardrail on Interstate 395 and landed on the street below.
The Arlington County Fire Department took one person to the hospital for evaluation after the car landed on South Eads Street.
There is a window of opportunity for Greece to achieve an agreement with its creditors, EU financial affairs chief Pierre Moscovici told Euronews’ Greek service in Brussels on Monday, following the presentation of the European Commission’s winter forecasts for the period 2016-2018.
“Just as Greek authorities are assuming their responsibilities, Greece’s partners must also assume theirs,” he said.
Concerning the International Monetary Fund’s role in the Greek program, the Commissioner said it is a “valuable partner” with whom the European Commission wants to work with.
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) - Police in Florida say two visiting New York first responders helped save a 3-year-old girl who was drowning in a hotel swimming pool.
WFTV in Orlando reports that New York State Trooper Matthew Colwell and Jessica Campeta, a firefighter from Hudson, New York, pulled the child from the deep end of the pool at the La Quinta Inn in Daytona Beach on Tuesday evening.
Authorities said Colwell and Campeta revived the child before paramedics arrived.
Police said in a statement that the girl was taken to a hospital and is expected to make a full recovery.
March 29 Pdf 1: Global Logistic Properties Limited ()
* Glp Us Income Partners Iii - Further Syndication Of Stake
* Refers to establishment of harvest logistics and completion of acquisition of initial portfolio of industrial assets in U.S.
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What is your favourite colour?
Pink because I like food that is pink and it's really yummy on icing on cake and bubblegum.
What do you find scary?
Scared of spiders. Cause some are dangerous and some look scary.
What is your favourite food to eat?
Fruit, because it's healthy and delicious.
What is your least favourite food?
Boiled eggs.
What is your favourite ice-cream flavour?
Strawberry because I like strawberries.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
A vet because I love animals so much.
What is your favourite school subject?
Sport, my favourite sport is tennis and I always want to play it.
If you could have a superpower what superpower would you have?
I want to fly because I want to see the birds fly.
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Mark Schwartz has left Statehouse Strategies, a lobbying firm headed by Andy Blunt. He deleted his client list, but did not terminate his registration as a lobbyist. No word on where Schwartz is headed. He was previously chief of staff to Sen. Ryan Silvey.
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The Sit-at-home order to be observed Wednesday by Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, a secessionist group, witnessed partial compliance in Rivers State.
There was huge success to the order in areas of the state where most businesses are owned and operated by the Igbos who believe in the actualization of Biafra.
At Oyibo Local Government area of the state, the border LGA of Abia State, business activities were totally paralysed as the order witnessed total compliance.
At the popular Ikoku spare parts market, some shops were seen opened for business activities. The same situation was replicated at Garrison market and Kala iron market.
A business owner at Mile 1 Market, who simply gave his name as Uchechukwu said the order was not binding on every Igbo man, adding that it was for those who believe the activities of IPOB that are mandated to obey the order.
Land value only. 84 acres. Farm house being sold "as is". Outbuildings that can be used: log cabin, barn, tennis court, pool. Minutes to Devil's Glen Ski & Country Club, Osler Bluff Ski Club. Short drive to Collingwood restaurants, shopping and waterfront and Four-Seasons Resorts of Blue Mountain, scenic caves, ski clubs.
The destination for this year's Victoria's Secret lingerie holiday shoot is the rugged terrain of Aspen. While you may associate Colorado's mountains with star-studded ski trails that have hosted World Cup races, the Angels are heating things up and giving us new reasons to book a trip.
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So what happens when you gather some of the most genetically blessed humans and take them to the great outdoors? Everyone, from Josephine Skriver to Martha Hunt, Sara Sampaio, Taylor Hill and Stella Maxwell, has abandoned the runway and set out for the Centennial State. Here's why they're loving it.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first drug to slow kidney decline in patients with the most common inherited kidney disease.
Jynarque (jihn-AR’-kew), from Japan’s Otsuka Pharmaceutical, was approved Tuesday for autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease.
The progressive genetic disorder is the fourth-leading cause of kidney failure. It causes fluid-filled cysts to develop in and damage kidneys.
The FDA rejected it in 2013 but approved it after the drugmaker did an additional study. That one-year study, involving 1,370 patients with advanced disease, found the drug on average slowed kidney function decline about 35 percent more than dummy pills.
Otsuka says the drug, also known as tolvaptan, will cost $13,401 per month without insurance.
Jynarque can cause serious, even fatal liver injury, excessive urination and other side effects.
It's almost as un-Australian as a pub with no beer but Commonwealth Games bosses are confident the XXXX will flow at next month's event.
Workers at Brisbane's XXXX brewery have announced they'll strike over job security ahead of the Gold Coast Games, which begin on April 4.
Commonwealth Games organisers are confident the XXXX strike won't affect the event's beer supply. Photo: AAP
Close to 100 brewery staff are expected to strike, with union officials saying management risked Queensland's iconic brew running dry during the Games.
XXXX is a sponsor of the Games and Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games Corporation chairman Peter Beattie moved swiftly to hose down any concern of a shortage.
"We have a lot of faith that XXXX will be able to provide," Mr Beattie told reporters on Tuesday.
There weren't many films that emerged from Sundance that screamed immediately as Oscar worthy, but if there was one it was. Instead it may have to settle for an Emmy, as HBO scooped up the disturbing drama that stars Laura Dern as a past victim of sexual abuse.Directed by Jennifer Fox, the autobiographical story centers on a woman who begins to realize the intimate relationship she shared with her school track coach (played by a creepy Jason Ritter) was something else entirely. What I remember hearing about it most was the unflinching depiction of the actual sex act, forcing the audience to be right there in that moment no matter how uncomfortable it may be. Here's the synopsis:Also starring Elizabeth Debicki, Ellen Burstyn, Common, John Heard, Frances Conroy, and Isabella Amara,premieres May 26th on HBO.
April 28 Wesco Aircraft Holdings Inc-
* Wesco Aircraft names Todd Renehan CEO and Alex Murray president and COO; David J. Castagnola retires
* Renehan also has been appointed to board of directors as a class i director
* Wesco Aircraft Holdings Inc sees q2 net sales of $364.6 million
* Sees Q2 adjusted earnings per share $0.21
* Wesco Aircraft Holdings Inc - preliminary financial information for fiscal 2017 q2 net income of $17.4 million, or $0.18 per diluted share
* Q2 earnings per share view $0.26, revenue view $377.1 million -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
April 10 Citic Ltd:
* Inside Information Announcement - Legal Proceedings Involving The Company
* Market misconduct tribunal handed down its decision
* Decision stating no market misconduct within meaning of section 277(1) of securities and futures ordinance (cap. 571) took place
* Refer to announcement of securities and futures commission ( sfc) that sfc commenced proceedings, against co and five of its former executive directors
* Decision relating to publication of company's circular on 12 september 2008
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Cindy Crawford is one of the most famous models of all time, but that doesn't mean she didn't have a backup plan.
The 51-year-old supermodel is the latest celebrity to join Vogue for 73 questions during which revealed she was the valedictorian of her high school class. In fact, if modeling didn't workout for her, she said she would have likely become a teacher.
And that's not the only surprising thing Crawford revealed...She also recalled that one time she ended up in bed with George Clooney, chalking it up to a long night of Casamigos tequila, which Clooney founded with Crawford's husband, Rande Gerber.
But no need to worry! It wasn't anything risqué—Crawford is very much in love with her husband.
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Chesterfield fans were give the goal they have been waiting for when Robbie Weir scored in stoppage time to secure a 2-1 win over Barnet.
It means Spireites are finally out of the League Two drop zone after winning the relegation six pointer.
Chesterfield had fallen behind to the Londoners, before Charlie Clough’s 66th minute own goal set up a grandstand finish.
It left the fans in ecstatic mood as Spireites extended their unbeaten run to six matches.
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A man was yesterday charged with conning a woman of over $2 million in a scheme in which he claimed he could sell her a house and land.
Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan read the charge of obtaining money by false pretence to Harry Baptiste, 62, who is accused of obtaining $2,000,500 from Audrey Mootoosammy. …to continue reading this article, please subscribe. Already a subscriber ? Sign In.
April 23 Shenzhen Kaifa Technology Co Ltd
* Says its Hong Kong unit unloads 25 million shares in O-Net Technologies Group for HK$131.25 million ($16.88 million), to own 171.4 million shares or 21.56 pct stake after the transaction
* Says its shares to resume trade on April 24
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Mazanec inked a one-year deal with HC Slovan of the KHL on Monday.
Mazanec's future has been all over the place this offseason as he was originally placed on waivers -- after filing for arbitration -- only to agree to a one-year contract with the Predators. Now it appears the netminder will head to the KHL this year, rather than suiting up with AHL Milwaukee. It's possible the team agreed to this plan in order to further develop the 26-year-old who is fourth on the team's depth chart behind Juuse Saros and Matt O'Connor. What this means for Mazanec's career with Nashville is murky at best -- but fantasy owners may not want to risk stashing him away given the lack of clarity.
× Medical Examiner: 4-year-old boy’s death is a homicide
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The Kent County Medical Examiner has determined that the four year old boy found dead in Gaines Township Tuesday died from trauma to his abdomen.
Giovanni Meijas was found dead in a mobile home in Gaines Township Tuesday. The medical examiner says that the boy’s death was a homicide and that there were several older injuries found on the boy that were in various stages of healing.
A 25-year-old man was taken into custody Tuesday and remains in the Kent County jail. His name is not being released until formal charges are made by the Kent Count Prosecutor. The sheriff’s department says that if charges are authorized, the man will likely be arraigned on Thursday.
Todd sinks into a deep depression, leaving the rest of the gang to console him. Meanwhile, Tandy and Carol can’t keep their hands off each other
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WATERTOWN – The developers who want to build a senior housing facility off Straits Turnpike have replaced the term “convalescent home” with “assisted living facility” in a proposed text amendment to the B-SC District. The Planning and Zoning Commission on…
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(CNN) Police in Italy have arrested a man suspected of opening fire Saturday on foreign nationals in the town of Macerata, injuring six people.
A police photo shows a man being apprehended who appears to have an Italian flag wrapped around his neck.
The drive-by shootings were "racially motivated" and believed to be connected to the recent slaying of an 18-year-old Italian woman in which a Nigerian man was arrested, Macerata's mayor, Romano Carancini, told CNN.
The victims included five people from Nigeria and one from Gambia, according to Lt. Col. Andrea Corinaldesi of the Carabinieri.
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GREAT FALLS – Members of the Cascade County’s Sheriff’s Office hosted their annual ‘Shop With A Sheriff’ event in Great Falls on Friday.
Kids roamed the aisles of the east-side Walmart picking out toys, all paid for by the donations that the Sheriff’s Office collected throughout the year.
After their shopping was done, the families enjoyed Subway and cake with the officers.
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Deputy Steve Brunk says it’s a tradition that’s been in Cascade County for many years, and every year, they look forward to this event.
“In a day to day basis we have contact with families, we have contact with people, and sometimes it’s negative, and sometimes it can’t be positive. And really at heart we just really want to help people, that’s why we got into this. So it’s nice that at least one time of year we get to show families from our community our charitable side and just connect with them on something that is not law enforcement related,” said Brunk.
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Be careful what you post on social media‚ it might land you in trouble with the law.
Journalist Solomon Ashoms Izang has been found in contempt of court and slapped with a suspended sentence after posting comments on Facebook about controversial Alleluia Ministries International pastor Alph Lukau.
Lukau last month received a Rolls Royce Wraith and a Sandton penthouse for his 42nd birthday. Pictures of the celebration were posted on Lukau's Facebook page with a message thanking his “spiritual sons and precious daughter for the top class toy gift”.
A 26-year-old Mberengwa man was sentenced to three months in prison for bashing his 46-year-old cougar for allegedly flirting with another man, the court heard.
Freedom Moyo from Chimoko Village under Chief Negove in Mberengwa appeared before Mberengwa Magistrate Shepherd Njanja facing assault charges.
He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to three months in prison, wholly suspended on condition of good behaviour for the next five years.
It is the State's case that Moyo found his lover Grace Gumbo standing with another man whose name was not disclosed in court, the two seemed to have been flirting with each other and it angered him.
He went berserk and started insulting Gumbo calling her a prostitute; he then went on to attack her.
The court heard that Gumbo was severely beaten by her young lover. Moyo was then arrested on the spot by a mob that witnessed and stopped the fight.
The case was reported to the police leading to his subsequent appearance in court.
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(County contingent in the Nation’s Capital)…District One Supervisor John Renison left ahead of the rest.
Renison was in Washington D.C. Tuesday to meet with Border groups. He is garnering support for the phase two funding for the new Calexico Port of Entry. District Five Supervisor Ray Castillo left during the Board of Supervisors meeting Tuesday. Staff will join the two Supervisors. They will lobby politicians and department and agency heads on issues that concern the county, including the Salton Sea, and the new port funding. They are expected to make public reports on the visit at next Tuesdays Board meeting.
Former President Fidel V. Ramos speaks before personnel of the Philippine National Police at Camp Crame in Quezon City during the unveiling of historical marker of Camp Crame. Former President Fidel Ramos will launch his latest book "FVR XYZ Files" at the RCBC Plaza in Makati City on Wednesday, February 15. In an interview, Ramos popularly known as FVR said his newest book is "an Anthology of Controversies &, Anecdotes & Trivia" about him all these years spanning over six decades, starting as a cadet at the United States Military Academy at West Point, as a soldier, as Philippine president and as a statesman and ordinary citizen.
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A Tropical Storm has formed a few hundred miles north of the Bahamas and is likely to strengthen well off the U.S. East Coast into early this week, according to the National Hurricane Center.
United Airlines issued an apology Tuesday after a video was released of a Houston-based employee pushing a 71-year-old passenger to the floor during an argument over a ticket. The man was left lying there motionless.
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Why Shifting World Cup Fandoms Doesn't Always Work Out What do you do when your home country's team doesn't make it into the World Cup? Commentator Mike Pesca digs into the perils of shifting support from team to team in the soccer tournament.
One day after his former teammate and current Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch sat during the national anthem, Seattle Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett was seen taking a seat during the national anthem at Sunday’s preseason opener at the Los Angeles Chargers.
Pro Bowl DE Michael Bennett sits alone on #Seahawks bench during national anthem pic.twitter.com/zomzv4oiR5 — Gregg Bell (@gbellseattle) August 14, 2017
Bennett, who is a friend of San Francisco 49ers free agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick as well as with Beast Mode, is one of the more outspoken players in the NFL.
Bennett has not been afraid to say that he thinks Kaepernick is being blackballed, but there is no current report that Bennett’s choice to sit tonight is related to the free agent quarterback.
The Security Belt Forces were well-received by large numbers of Yemenis after they had completed intensive training courses under the supervision of the Arab Coalition Forces to combat militias and terrorist groups.
The training covered inspection and surveillance duties where they have been assigned to carry out missions that ensure the security and safe movement of Yemenis.
Since the inception of their operations, the Security Belt Forces have managed to restrict the movement of extremists and terror groups and detained scores of Al Qaeda agents and militants while discovering large caches of ammunitions and missile depots in a number of Yemeni governorates.
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BALTIC, SPRAGUE -- Nine fire departments responded to a large fire at the Old Mill site on Bushnell Hollow Road.
The fire started some time in the late afternoon, after workers removing a piece of pipe created sparks which ignited the structure. The mill site was acquired by the town about 10 years ago and has been under renovation.
Brush nearby also caught on fire and spread to the unoccupied structures nearby.
8 other fire departments assisted Baltic including Lisbon, Franklin, and Scotland. First Selectman Cathy Osten has said that no one was hurt but a total of three buildings are on fire.
Route 97 and 138 were closed in both directions as fire crews traveled back and forth from the river to pull water from it.
The complex was also subject to a large fire about 20 years ago, which means most of the buildings were already gutted.
An annual black-tie gala in downtown Charlottesville is raising funds for the University of Virginia Children's Hospital.
The event on Saturday, February 3, is helping to support ongoing renovations in the pediatric inpatient unit. This year, the hospital plans to use the money it raises to create a space for a new bone marrow transplant program and interactive play areas for children who are undergoing treatment.
Organizers say this year's event sold out faster than ever.
“It speaks to the spirit of the community,” says Beth Kennan, the event’s chair. “The community has always supported and been there for the UVA Children’s Hospital, and I think this is just another example of the Charlottesville community rallying around a hospital that supports children."
Nearly 400 people attended Saturday night’s gala. The fundraiser, now in its 11th year, has raised more than $2 million for the children's hospital.
Amtrak says there's been a fatal incident involving two people who were struck while on the train tracks in Washington, DC. A train was coming from Boston and New York. Amtrak temporarily suspended service between Washington and Philadelphia. (June 28)
Murray recorded two assists in Monday's 5-4 overtime win over the Bruins.
He also chipped in two shots and a plus-1 rating, It was Murray's first multi-point performance of the season, and the 24-year-old has only one goal and eight points in 36 games. He's been seeing extra shifts over the last couple of games with Seth Jones (upper body) sidelined, but don't expect Murray to keep hitting the scoresheet even if Jones misses more time.
Last week, Charli XCX announced that she would release her second mixtape of the year, Pop2, on 12/15, alongside a track called “Out Of My Head.” Today, she’s shared another new song from it, “Unlock It,” which features German pop singer Kim Petras and Korean Roc Nation signee Jay Park. The track was produced by PC Music’s A.G. Cook and Life Sim. Listen to it below.
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Pop2 is out 12/15.
Luke Rockhold isn’t known for mincing words and he isn’t about to start now.
The former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) middleweight title holder is set to take on David Branch inside the PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The bout is set to headline UFC Fight Night 116.
Rockhold hasn’t competed since June 2016. It was a first-round knockout loss at the hands of Michael Bisping. As a result, Rockhold lost his championship.
In a recent interview with Flo Combat, Rockhold said he’s prepared to handle business against Branch:
“It’s always one fight at a time and there’s a strategy to this game. I’m ready to fight and have been for quite some time. [The UFC] has been delaying me because they couldn’t find an opponent who would fight me. There just weren’t any options. I wanted to fight in August but September ended up working out. The fight I have in front of me has all of my focus and attention and I’m ready to get in there and kick his ass.”
It happened in the middle of Easter Sunday brunch in front of the brand new P.F. Changs restaurant at the Bel Air Mall. Mobile Police responded to a shots fired call at 12:21 PM Sunday. Witnesses told police that it appeared two vehicles were chasing each other. Witnesses say they heard what sounded like as many as five shots fired. According to the police press release “one of the vehicles, while driving erratically, struck a parked vehicle and fled the scene. There were no injuries reported.
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An Ohio man who sold heroin laced with an elephant tranquilizer that caused more than two dozen overdoses in West Virginia has been sentenced to more than 18 years in federal prison. Authorities have said 28 people overdosed shortly after using heroin sold by Griggs on Aug. 15. Several victims implicated Griggs, who was arrested a week later.
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Preview by iActium: "The Bolts have just been too inconsistent this season. There are times where they look like the team that was two games away from a Stanley Cup , and there are times when they look like a discombobulated mess."
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CAIRO (AP) — A coalition of eight Egyptian opposition parties and some 150 pro-democracy public figures are calling on voters to boycott the March presidential election, saying it amounts to a "farce" or "absurdity bordering on madness."
The incumbent, general-turned-president Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi, is virtually certain to win the March 26-28 vote, sweeping aside a face-saving would-be candidate whose last-minute participation spared the government the embarrassment of a one-candidate election.
Tuesday's call for a boycott by the Civilian Democratic Movement comes just days after five opposition figures, including a 2012 presidential candidate and two top campaign aides for now-arrested presidential hopeful Sami Annan, called for a boycott of the vote and on Egyptians not to recognize the vote's outcome if it goes ahead.
SASKATOON — Curtis Knight tied the game in the third quarter before winning it in the fourth as the Saskatchewan Rush beat the Vancouver Stealth 11-9 on Saturday night in National Lacrosse League play.
Robert Church, Ryan Keenan, Mark Matthews and Ben McIntosh all struck twice for the Rush (7-1). Mike Messenger also chipped in and Tyler Carlson stopped 39 shots.
Logan Schuss led Vancouver (1-7) with four goals and Joel McCready added a pair. Rhys Duch, Brandon Goodwin and Tony Malcom had the others.
Eric Penney kicked out 39-of-50 shots in defeat.
Saskatchewan converted on all three of its power play chances while the Stealth were 2 for 4.
Alexis sat down with two stars of the Irish singing group Celtic Thunder to learn about their theatrical style shows and their newest album.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 4' game
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Louisiana Lottery's "Pick 4" game were:
0-4-1-8
(zero, four, one, eight)
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — Adrian Peterson says he believes he’s fit to play several more seasons in the NFL, even if that’s elsewhere from Minnesota.
The 31-year-old Peterson finished his 10th season with the Vikings with only 72 yards on 37 rushes over three games.
After surgery on the torn meniscus in his right knee, Peterson returned for one game only to be sidelined again for the last two weeks because of an aggravation of the injury.
Peterson said Monday he was unable to play, even if the Vikings remained in contention for the playoffs.
Carrying an $18 million salary cap hit on his contract for 2017, Peterson is uncertain to come back at his age with the team's other needs. He said he'd consider a pay cut to return.
EMBED >More News Videos Two women dead in apparent murder/suicide in Bryn Mawr: Jim Gardner reports on Action News at 11 p.m., April 23, 2018
Police say there is no danger to a Main Line community following the discovery of two dead women in the Rosemont section of Radnor Township.Police say the deaths were a murder-suicide.The bodies were found Monday night on the unit block of Lowrys Lane.Crime scene investigators wearing protective suits collected evidence for hours."We want the community to know they are safe. We have conducted a thorough investigation," Radnor Township Police Deputy Superintendent Christopher Flanagan said.Police have not released information on the women's identities.------
Pope’s China Calculation Clashes with Image as Champion of Oppressed
Some believers say they feel abandoned when Pope Francis pursues diplomatic goals in China, Russia, Mideast
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Pope Francis’ recent decision to replace two Chinese bishops loyal to Rome with selectees of the country’s Communist government, heralding his broader moves to reset the Vatican’s ties with Beijing, has drawn cries of betrayal from advocates of the country’s long-persecuted “underground” Catholic Church.
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WARREN, Ohio (WYTV) – The Warren Family Mission is asking for your help making sure local kids have the best Christmas possible.
Hundreds of children are served by the mission’s toy giveaway each year, but right now, they’re short on toys.
The giveaway is December 16.
You can drop off new, unwrapped toys at the mission, located at 155 Tod Ave. NW. in Warren. The Mission is collecting toys for children ages 0 to 18 (as long as the teenager is still in high school).
If you don’t have enough time to shop, you can drop off donations and gift cards and a staff member will do the shopping for you.
Now through December 16, donations can be dropped off from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. All donations are tax deductible.
For more information, call 330-394-5437.
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The company pursuing a copper and gold mine in southwest Alaska has unveiled plans for what it says will be a smaller, safer project, with plans to move into permitting later this year.
The Pebble Limited Partnership is attempting to reintroduce a project that for years has been the subject of fierce debate because of its location and potential effects on a major salmon fishery in Alaska’s Bristol Bay region.
Under the Obama administration, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposed restrictions on development. Pebble sued, and the restrictions were never finalized.
As part of a settlement, the EPA under President Donald Trump pledged to initiate a process for withdrawing the proposed restrictions.
Critics of Pebble worry the project being pitched might only be a starting point.
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— Hundreds of people are expected to gather Monday to honor the life and sacrifice of a Moore County soldier who was killed in Aghanistan earlier this month.
Army Spc. Christopher Harris died along with Jonathan Hunter in a suicide bombing in the country. Harris, of Jackson Springs, was a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division.
Harris' wife shared that the couple was trying to get pregnant before he was deployed, and she recently learned she is in the early stage of pregnancy.
Visitation will take place from noon until 1:30 p.m. at the Jernigan Warren. A procession will then travel to the cemetery on Murchison Road in Spring Lake.
A graveside service with full military honors is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m.
On social media, supporters were asked to line the mile-long entrance of the cemetery with American flags.
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NEW YORK (AP) — A.R. Gurney, a Pulitzer Prize-nominated playwright whose work offered a window into the inner lives of the upper-crust white Anglo-Saxon Protestants he grew up among, has died. He was 86.
Gurney’s agent Jonathan Lomma says Gurney died Tuesday at his home in Manhattan. No cause of death was given.
Among his more well-known works are “The Dining Room,” for which he was named a Pulitzer finalist for drama in 1985, “Love Letters,” and “The Cocktail Hour.” He was a prolific writer, producing almost 50 plays during his career along with a number of musicals and three novels.
Gurney, born in Buffalo, New York, is survived by his wife; four children; eight grandchildren, and a brother and sister.
(Reuters) - Outgoing Federal Reserve Bank Chair Janet Yellen said on Friday that solid economic growth, faster wage increases, and a tightening labour market mean the U.S. central bank is likely to need to continue to raise interest rates gradually, as it has signalled it will.
“The economy is growing at a healthy, solid pace,” Yellen said in an interview with PBS NewsHour on the last day of her four-year term. “The job market is strong and inflation is low ... The Federal Reserve has been on a path of gradual rate increases, and if conditions continue as they have been, that process is likely to continue, and as it does we would expect long rates to move up.”
On Saturday she hands the reins to President Donald Trump’s pick to replace her, Governor Jerome Powell. She will stay in Washington as a fellow at the Brookings Institution, the think tank where former Fed Chair Ben Bernanke also works.
Hall of Famer Drew Pearson says the 2018 NFL Draft will be the best in history
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - Some 377 jobs are to be cut at collapsed British construction company Carillion while 919 positions have been saved, the government’s Official Receiver said on Friday.
Those affected will be entitled to claim for statutory redundancy payments, it said.
Carillion, which employs 20,000 in Britain, collapsed on Jan. 15 when its banks halted funding, pushing the 200-year-old business went into compulsory liquidation.
The Official Receiver is part of the UK’s Insolvency Service, an executive agency of the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy. (Reporting by Rahul B in Bengaluru; editing by Jason Neely)
HALIFAX — Private and non-profit child care operators in Nova Scotia say it remains to be seen how they will ultimately be affected by the ongoing rollout of universal pre-primary for four-year-olds across the province.
Lisa Davies, of the Non-Profit Directors Association, says the biggest challenge across the sector remains recruiting and retaining enough trained early childhood educators.
Davies says it’s been an ongoing problem in Nova Scotia that is now more acute with the introduction of pre-primary.
Pam Streeter, of the Private Licensed Administrators Association, says pre-primary has been introduced in under serviced and rural areas and the real test for private operators will come when the program is rolled out fully in larger urban areas.
Education Department officials say 110 early childhood educators were hired to work in 54 classes in 45 schools when the program was launched last September.
The department says an additional 700 will be needed by the time pre-primary is fully implemented in 2020.
Jerry Fadgen was one of the most genuine, honest and respectful government officials I have ever met in my life. Jerry was not a politician; he was a trustworthy gentleman who loved people. This loss is huge in our city. Fadgen was a model of generosity and had a passion for public service, and for all of the people of Plantation.
Fadgen's example will be very difficult to emulate because of his genteel, respectful approach to others. The people of Plantation have lost one of the city's most reputable statesman. We are all hurting. He had so much more to offer to Plantation and his country. I am grateful to have met such an extraordinary, caring public official who listened to the people he represented. We're gonna miss you, Jerry Fadgen.
Errol Brown, Plantation
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - Marine Harvest Asa:
* The Norwegian Directorate of Fisheries has again turned down fish farmer Marine Harvest’s application for farming volumes related to its experimental “Marine Donut” concept
* So-called development licenses are an effort to spur long-term growth in the Norwegian salmon business and prevent the spread of sea lice, a parasite, which today hampers growth
* The regulator only wants to allow a volume of 1,100 tonnes for the Donut concept, while the company had applied for a permit to farm 5,140 tonnes
* The company’s complaint will now move to the Ministry of Industry and Fisheries for further processing, the regulator added Further company coverage: (Reporting by Ole Petter Skonnord, editing by Terje Solsvik)
Police recovered ammunition among other items from the home of a man who shot and wounded patrons inside an Oklahoma restaurant last week.
The warrant to search the apartment of 28-year-old Alexander Tilghman was issued just more than four hours after police say Tilghman wounded three people about 6:30 p.m. last Thursday at Louie's On The Lake. A fourth person fell and broke his arm in the chaos after the shooting before Tilghman was fatally shot by two civilians.
The warrant filed Tuesday says 9 millimeter ammunition, notebook writings, a computer, a laptop and cellphones were taken from the apartment.
Police have not said what type of handgun was used by Tilghman, who was certified as an armed security guard.
Dec. 31--ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- It wasn't the fire alarm, but rather thieves that brought Fire Station 9 to life early New Year's Eve morning. Albuquerque police said a trio had been cruising around in two stolen Ford F350 trucks, and they had their eyes on another one that belonged to a firefighter who works at the station near Menaul and Eubank NE.
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Dylan McDermott and Dermot Mulroney play arch piloting rivals in the next episode of LA TO VEGAS. Buckle up for a bumpy ride!
Macy Marek, daughter of Tim and Heather Marek, of Washington County, was awarded the $500 Iowa Bankers Association Southeast Scholarship through the Iowa 4-H Foundation at the recognition event Sunday, June 4 in Ames. Marek will be a junior at Iowa State University in the fall of 2017 majoring in agricultural education.
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AUBURN HILLS, MI – R&B superstar Bruno Mars isn’t losing sight of the big picture in lieu of his recent successes.
During the midwest leg of his 24K Magic World Tour in Auburn Hills, Michigan, he shocked the sold-out Palace of Auburn Hills audience by revealing that he was donating a cool million dollars to Flint Water Crisis victims.
Mars, 31, joins fellow artists such as Big Sean, Pusha T, The Game, DJ Mustard and, of course, Eminem in ensuring the people of Flint get back to an acceptable quality of life.
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Charges Filed Against Teen In Murder Of 10-Year-OldThe teenage suspect in the murder of Kiaya Campbell appeared in court on Wednesday where formal charges were filed. He remains in custody without bond.
Boy Who Died On Hanging Lake Hike Identified, Search For WitnessesThe identity of the 8-year-old boy who died while on a hike at one of Colorado's most popular trails has been released but the exact cause of his death is still being investigated.
5 Fun Things To Do In One Whirlwind Afternoon In BoulderNot every destination lends itself to a whirlwind tour, but in the beautiful city of Boulder you can sample five fun and scenic spots in one afternoon.
Bill Evans of Westpac explains the challenges faced by China as it attempts to re-balance its economy.
The Victory Week Festival activities begin at Fort Riley on Wednesday ( August 16th ) with competition in sporting events and continue through August 25th with the 1st Infantry Division Review and a Victory Cup ceremony.
On Friday the Victory Park 100th Year Monument will be unveiled in a ceremony at 3 p.m.
The Victory Fest concert and firework display will be held Saturday on Marshall Army Airfield beginning at 11 a.m. with local bands on the second stage. That will be followed by headliners Lit, The Charlie Daniels Band, The All-American Rejects and Eli Young Band on the main stage.
Congratulations to Knicks owner James Dolan, for not only reminding the world why his team has stayed in the headlines for every reason besides winning basketball games, but for solidifying his place on the list of worst sports owners of all time.
Yes, all time, not just currently.
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It takes enormous public missteps on huge stages with once-successful franchises supported by loyal-to-a-fault fans to stand out among candidates stretching back more than a century. Dolan’s reprehensible actions with Charles Oakley covers all his bases.
The competition is fierce, but here is a list of the 20 worst ever, and where Dolan fits in. Also, keep an eye out for a former owner who's reprising his act in a much larger field today.
Novak Djokovic says he had a "small medical intervention" on his bothersome right elbow.
The 12-time Grand Slam champion and former No. 1-ranked player wrote on Instagram on Friday: "It seems like I am on the good road now to full recovery."
Djokovic sat out the last half of 2017 because of problems with his racket-swinging right arm, saying it had been bothering him for more than a year.
The 30-year-old Serb made a late decision to enter the Australian Open last month, and then was clearly hampered by the elbow in a straight-set loss to Hyeon Chung of South Korea in the fourth round. Djokovic winced and grimaced throughout and took a medical timeout to have his elbow massaged.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - On The Beach Group Plc:
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* SAYS ‍ONTHEMARKET LIMITED (TO BE RE-REGISTERED AS ONTHEMARKET PLC), TO LIST ON AIM MARKET OF LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE.​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting By Simon Jessop)
MADRID (Reuters) - Spain’s Caixabank (CABK.MC) said on Friday its fourth quarter net profit more than doubled against the same quarter last year, thanks to a favourable comparison as it set aside more than 100 million euros (87.58 million pounds) to cover mis-sold mortgages in the year-ago period.
However, quarterly net profit fell 70 percent against the third quarter as its Portuguese unit BPI suffered a devaluation in its BFA unit in Angola.
Net profit for the fourth quarter was 196 million euros, below analysts’ forecasts in a Reuters polled estimate of 352 million euros.
Pomona Police shut down 11 homeless encampments and arrested 17 people on Thursday night. The operation was carried out by the department's Homeless Encampment Action Response team, known by the acronym HEART.
The police detail carries out nighttime enforcement at encampments in Pomona every few months.
"The reason that we have these nighttime details is we have ordinances within the city where people can't be in parks, and so some of our homeless population, our community like to use the parks as a place to live," Sgt. Anthony Catanese, who heads the team, told KPCC.
Encampments are a safety hazard, Catanese said.
"Homelessness is not a crime — It shouldn't be criminalized, but you can't be lighting a fire in a fire zone. It's just unacceptable. It's an arrestable offense," Catanese said.
The HEART team connects homeless people who want more services with help and shelter.
After missing a 5-footer for par on his 36th and final hole, the par-4 ninth at Big Canyon at the June 5 U.S. Open sectional qualifier in Newport Beach, Calif., Champ found himself in a tie with Stanford junior Brandon Wu for the sixth and final qualifying spot at 6 under. As daylight grew thinner, Champ got another crack at a clinching putt on Big Canyon's ninth hole, the first of the playoff, as he stared down a 30-footer for birdie.
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TOKYO, March 28 Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings (Tepco) and Chubu Electric Power Co said on Tuesday they had signed an agreement to integrate their fossil fuel power plants under their JERA Co joint venture.
The biggest and third-biggest of Japan's regional power utilities aim to combine the businesses in April-September 2019, overseeing nearly half the country's domestic power generation capacity.
The two firms in 2015 created JERA, which now handles all the parents' upstream energy and fuel procurement business and is the world's biggest liquefied natural gas (LNG) buyer with annual purchase of around 40 million tonnes.
($1 = 110.6700 yen) (Reporting by Osamu Tsukimori)
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Member of Parliament (MP) for Lilongwe Msozi North, Highton Jiya who was a member of Malawi Congress Party (MCP) has died in the early hours of …
FORT WORTH (CBSDFW.COM) – Police said a Fort Worth couple got away from three men with guns who abducted them them.
One of the victims was shot in the leg as he escaped.
Fort Worth Police said shortly before 1:00 a.m. Tuesday, officers responded to the kidnapping call at the Walmart at 7451 McCart Avenue.
The three suspects forced the pair to drive to several locations to get money.
One of the suspects “escorted the female victim into the store” and she was able to get away.
The man got a way a little later and is recovering from a gunshot wound to one of his legs.
Police said they have one of the three suspects in custody.
Robbery detectives continue to follow leads on the other two men.
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WASHINGTON — The security clearance of White House senior adviser Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, has been downgraded. That’s according to two people informed of the decision.
Kushner had been operating with an interim clearance at the “top secret/sensitive compartmented information” level for more than a year. Now, a White House official and a person familiar with the decision say he is only authorized to access information at the lower “secret” level. Neither source was authorized to discuss the decision publicly.
Chief of Staff John Kelly ordered that White House officials with interim clearances pending since before June 1, 2017, lose their access to the nation’s deepest secrets if they hadn’t received permanent clearances by last Friday. A White House official confirms that Kelly’s order has been implemented.
The Georgia State Patrol and Whitfield County Sheriff's Office are responding to an ambulance crash in Rocky Face Wednesday night.
It happened around 9:00 p.m. in the 300 block of Lafayette Road.
Details of how the crash happened have not been released.
We have not confirmed if any patients were being transported during the crash or if anyone was injured.
Our crew at the scene says two ambulances left the crash site and a tow truck has arrived to remove the ambulance.
Deputies have closed a portion of Lafayette Road while crews work to clean up the crash.
The road is expected to reopen shortly after 11:00 p.m.
Stay with WRCBtv.com for updates to this developing story.
Head pharmacist set for trial over fatal meningitis outbreak
BOSTON (AP) — A former executive at a Massachusetts compounding pharmacy blamed for a national meningitis outbreak that killed 64 people in 2012 is headed for trial.
Barry Cadden is charged with 25 counts of murder and other offenses under federal racketeering laws.
His trial is scheduled to start Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Boston, with jury selection expected to get underway Friday.
Cadden was the co-founder and head pharmacist of the New England Compounding Center in Framingham.
Prosecutors say the center used expired ingredients and failed to follow cleanliness standards, resulting in tainted steroid injections. More than 750 people in 20 states fell ill in 2012, and 64 died.
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Fresh off his rousing, politically-charged Grammys performance with A Tribe Called Quest, Anderson .Paak was back on TV Tuesday night, this time as part of NxWorries. Featuring producer Knxwledge, the collaborative duo took over Jimmy Fallon’s Tonight Show stage, serving up a smooth rendition of “What More Can I Say”.
In an ironic tribute to Valentine’s Day, the theatrical performance found .Paak distraught on a couch as he tried to soothe things over with his two lovers while Knxledge looked on from behind his keyboard. .Paak may look like he’s crying, but that’s not a handkerchief he’s holding. As far as televised performances go, .Paak’s officially two for two this week. Replay his latest win up above.
“What More Can I Say” is taken from NxWorries’ full-length debut, Yes Lawd!.
As motorcycle week winds down and festival weekend ramps up the Hilltop City, the owner of Loud Pipes Saloon is planning an impromptu bike auction. Mark Gauthier, the owner of the Loud Pipes Saloon in Somersworth, made an offer of a new bicycle to the children in Somersworth Housing Authority properties, ages 2-16, in exchange for good behavior.
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Haldimand OPP is investigating following a single-vehicle crash on First Line near Industrial Road in Hagersville.
Emergency personnel were called to the scene at about 5 a.m. Friday after receiving reports that a vehicle had struck a utility pole. A passerby noticed the crash and called 911.
Police say a grey 2006 GMC Sierra pickup truck was travelling westbound on First Line when it left the road and hit the utility pole.
No one was in the vehicle when first responders arrived. A search of the area for the occupant(s) also came up empty.
Haldimand OPP say the vehicle had been reported stolen from the Guelph area on Dec. 20.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1 – 888 – 310 – 1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1 – 800 – 222 – 8477 (TIPS). People can also leave an anonymous online message at www.helpsolvecrime.com.
Police received report of an ‘unfounded anonymous weapon call’
Police on scene along 96th Avenue in Surrey. (Photo: Katya Slepian)
A police incident led to the closure of 96th Avenue from about 152nd to 156th Streets Friday afternoon.
Surrey RCMP told the Now-Leader an “unfounded anonymous weapon call” was reported and that there is no danger to the public.
By 3:30 p.m., the road had been re-opened.
The SWAT team was on scene.
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The Durham Democratic Party voted Monday night to name MaryAnn Black to fill the term of the District 29 state legislative seat previously held by Rep. Larry Hall D-Durham, Commissioner Brenda Howerton confirmed. Her biography on Duke Health's website states she was a county commissioner from 1990 to 2002 and commissioners' chairwoman from 1996 to 2002.
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Due to the potential of the Tri-City area feeling some effects of potential Hurricane Nate, KQKI 95.3 FM and Country Music Showdown officials have decided to postpone the event until Oct. 28, according to a news release.
The event, scheduled to be held at the Berwick Lighthouse Festival, has been moved to the Patterson Main Street Festival and Historic Walking Tour.
“The decision was based on the fact that some of the contestants will be traveling from areas such as Tennessee, Mississippi and north Louisiana to perform and also watch the showdown,” Station Manager Bryan Protich said in the release. “We feel that it is better to lean on the side of caution rather than to put our contestants and their families into a possible situation where their safety could be impacted.” KQKI 95.3 FM thanked the town of Berwick and the Berwick Lighthouse Festival for all of their time, effort and understanding.
March 31 Yifan Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.:
* Says its two Sichuan-based pharmaceutical units to be merged into one
* Says both of the units are wholly owned by the co
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The peer support group gives people the opportunity to meet with others who understand some of what they are going through. Run by a facilitator, the sessions offer a chance to ask questions, get information and share experiences in a safe and supportive environment.
SUNCOAST-While parents on the Suncoast are snapping pictures of their kids for back to school, A Suncoast family is in tears after losing everything and didn’t go to school.
A family comes home to get ready for back to school but when they tried opening the door they realized it was blocked from the inside.
“The couch was behind the front door and couldn’t get in,” Rose Leverette says.
A real life Grinch took everything from five siblings and ransacked the house. The intruders took even the kids dirty clothes and uniforms.
About 1000 dollars’ worth of back to school supplies and clothes also stolen.
What’s supposed to be the most memorable day of school for 9-year-old V’Ashaunty Charles is ruined.
“I can’t go to school, we need clothes, I want to go to school,” cried Charles.
Leverette was recently diagnosed with cancer and is having a tough time trying to help her daughter come up with funds to replace the items stolen.
If you’d like to help, call Leverette at 941-565-9159
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Sam Smith is going all out today!
The "Too Good at Goodbyes" singer announced on Thursday that his new album, The Thrill of It All, will be released on Nov. 3. What's more, he also unveiled the album's cover art, its tracklist as well as dates for his upcoming North American tour.
"My beautiful fans, I am so so excited to finally share this news," the 25-year-old singer shared on Instagram. "My second album 'The Thrill Of It All' is yours November 3rd!! You can pre-order now and find out about live shows at samsmithworld.com xx."
The Waterford Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual Live, Work, Play-Business & Home Expo, featuring many of the areas best in business and consumer products and services. The expo is 5:30-8 p.m. March 22 at Waterford Mott High School, 1151 Scott Lake Road, Waterford Township.
It will feature exhibitors offering information about recreation, health, fitness, beauty and home improvement.
The event includes childrens activities such as face painting, nature??s myth busters, distracted driving and drunk driving simulators and drone demonstrations.
The expo will include raffles, prizes and concessions. Admission is free.
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PUBG Mobile is now available on iOS and Android
Without much fanfare, the new TenCent port is now live in various regions around the globe.
Having seen a soft-release via the Canadian Google Play Store, players are now reporting PUBG Mobile being available on iOS and Android.
This includes players in the UK and United States, with a lot of fans busy downloading the free-to-play game on iOS and Android.
At the moment, PUBG fans have confirmed that the iOS download is available in the UK, with the Android version expected to quickly follow.
“We are working hard to create an authentic PUBG mobile experience that players new and old will love," said Chen Jerry, Tencent's Corporate Vice President.
"A lot of [work] went into controls and optimization to give players a smooth and intuitive experience."
And unlike its big rival Fortnite, PUBG Mobile is available on both iOS and Android.
Fortnite Mobile, meanwhile, is only available to those with an iOS invite.
Every weekday, we bring you the Ad Age/iSpot Hot Spots, new and trending TV commercials tracked by iSpot.tv, the real-time TV ad measurement company with attention and conversion analytics from 10 million smart TVs. The New Releases here ran on TV for the first time yesterday. The Most Engaging ads are ranked by digital activity (including online views and social shares) over the past week.
Among the new releases, Mazda master fabricator Osamu Fujiki talks about the brand's devotion to craftsmanship -- specifically the craftsmanship that went into the "all-new" Mazda CX-5. A State Farm spot celebrates all the hard work it took for a man to be able to afford his beloved truck, which is, of course, protected by a State Farm policy. And a severely elegant Tom Ford ad for his fragrance Black Orchid features a thin, topless model who fortunately has a bottle of Black Orchid to hold in such a way as to keep her from being fully exposed.
Weeks ago, Elton John sold out the 60-year-old roughly 11,000 capacity arena. Officials at the State Fair grounds say the concert solidified what they've been seriously considering for the last year or so.
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BOSTON (AP) - Forecasters say a nor'easter moving toward Massachusetts could bring about two feet of snow and high winds to central parts of the state.
The storm expected to start Tuesday morning has been tracking farther west, increasing potential snowfall amounts in central and western Massachusetts and decreasing snowfall predictions to southeastern Massachusetts.
The National Weather Service says Worcester could get 23 inches of snow.
The snow could fall up to four inches per hour and bring wind gusts of 65 mph or higher to Cape Ann, Cape Cod and the islands.
Gov. Charlie Baker urged people to take public transportation, and not drive. The MBTA will run on a regular schedule. Ferries are canceled. Commuter rail service will run on a severe weather schedule.
Amtrak cancelled Acela service Tuesday between New York City and Boston.
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Residents of a Boston suburb have voted to rename the elementary school once attended by John F. Kennedy because it was named for a former slave owner.
Town meeting members in Brookline voted Tuesday 171-19 to change the name of the Edward Devotion School.
It will be known as the Coolidge Corner School, after its neighborhood, until a new name can be approved at next spring’s town meeting.
Deborah Brown, who proposed the change, said, “No child should have to walk into a school named for someone who enslaved people.”
Opponents called the name change an empty gesture that doesn’t address racism’s underlying causes.
Devotion, who died in 1744, left money to the town on the condition it is used for a school.
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Several pigs that were left four years ago on a small island within the California Delta have become the center of residents' debate after an animal-rights group took them off the island. The Sacramento Bee reports 10 people from Farm Sanctuary used a trailer and barge on Tuesday to ferry six pigs off the island under the land owner's permission.
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KODIAK, Alaska (AP) — Alaska Aerospace CEO Craig Campbell says the Pacific Spaceport Complex in Kodiak will be launching its first commercial spaceflight next month.
The Kodiak Daily Mirror reports that the Coast Guard has notified mariners of the launch, which is scheduled for some time between April 6-13.
Alaska Aerospace has launched 19 rockets in collaboration with government agencies including NASA, the U.S. Air Force and the Missile Defense Agency since the spaceport opened in 1998. But in recent years, the publicly owned corporation has partnered with commercial launch companies amid the growth of the private spaceflight industry.
The Daily Mirror reports that sources with knowledge of the industry have refused to name the company that will launch in April due to a non-disclosure agreement.
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It is, finally, clear to me that the Koch brothers are the power behind most of the anti-environment, water-wasting, pro-fossil fuels and chemicals propaganda that affects congressional voting. I have become aware that any Republican who goes up against them does so at his/her own peril.
From all I've read of congressional votes (mostly Republican), it seems they have little courage or inclination to speak for the environment. No wonder so many of us are sick of our government. It has been bought. Get out there and vote in the primary, June 26, or send in your ballot, which will be in the mail soon.
If you are in the half of Eagle County in the Third Congressional District, vote for effective, decent, intelligent, un-bought Diane Mitsch Bush, who will truly represent the land and people of Western Colorado.
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With the Packers are heading into their second playoff game of the post season on Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys, Festival Foods grocery stores see an increase in their sales as fans stock up on game day goodies.
Assistant Manager of Festival Foods on Copeland Avenue, Kristie Hemmersbach, says that the grocery store sees an increase in their sales with a variety of different items they carry.
"We definitely see an increase in sales. People coming in to get party goods like taco dip trays, snacks, meat and cheese trays, vegetable trays, and then the Packer themed treats and sweets." Hemmersbach said.
If you're planning on showing your Packer pride for the game on Sunday, Festival Foods does sell Packers themed dishware as well.
The Packers take on the Dallas Cowboys at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas with kick off starting at 3:40 p.m. on Sunday.
A former New Jersey church pastor who fled the country after he was convicted of sexually assaulting a teenage boy has been sentenced to more time behind bars.
Gregorio Martinez received a five-year prison term Monday for bail jumping. He will start serving the term once he completes a four-year sentence he got last July for the sex assault.
Martinez is native of the Dominican Republic and once was a Pentecostal preacher. He was convicted in February 2015 of molesting a 13-year-old boy he knew through a North Bergen church. Martinez fled and remained at large until he was apprehended in Honduras in August 2016.
Authorities had been searching for him since he failed to appear at a pre-sentencing hearing.
Martinez still faces charges stemming from the alleged sexual assaults of three other males.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Lockheed Martin Corp:
* U.S. Army awards Lockheed Martin $161 million contract for ATACMS missiles
* U.S. Army awards Lockheed Martin $161 million contract for ATACMS missiles
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TV service restored to some viewers after tower collapse
FORDLAND, Mo. (AP) — Officials say they have no estimate for how long it will take to restore Ozarks Public Television service to all viewers after a TV tower collapse in southwest Missouri that left one person dead.
Missouri State University spokeswoman Suzanne Shaw said Monday she did not know when viewers who use antennas to get channels would be able to watch KOZK Ozarks Public Television. The university is looking at teaming up with another broadcaster to put its equipment on their tower, but no plans have been finalized.
The Springfield News-Leader reports sine viewers with AT&T U-verse, Mediacom and DirecTV should now be able to watch Ozarks Public Television.
The 1,980-foot (600-meter) tower that collapsed Thursday was used by the university to broadcast Ozarks Public Television. One man, 56-year-old Steve Lemay, died.
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SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — For less than $10, you can rent a bike all day in San Francisco.
They are called Ford Go Bikes.
They are new to the bay, but there are some issues.
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West Africa-focused Avocet Mining Plc (AVM.L) named Boudewijn Wentink as its new chief executive officer with immediate effect, as it seeks to refinance and restructure the company.
Its current CEO David Cather will remain on the board as technical director, Avocet said.
The miner also named Yolanda Bolleurs as chief financial officer with immediate effect to replace Jim Wynn, who will leave the company at the end of April to take up the same position at Rainbow Rare Earths Ltd (RBWR.L).
"Boudewijn's primary strategic objective will be to achieve the refinancing and restructuring that is critical to the future of the company," Avocet said.
The company said production at Inata, one of Burkina Faso's largest gold mines, continues to be effected by the suspension of operations in October and November 2016.
Operations at the Inata Mine were halted in October after bailiffs seized 1,400 ounces of gold at Ouagadougou airport.
(Reporting by Rahul B in Bengaluru; Editing by Sunil Nair)
Many Christian denominations or sects believe that Jesus had biological brothers and sisters. However, the Catholic, Eastern and Oriental Orthodox churches as well as some Anglicans and Lutherans, believe in the doctrine of perpetual virginity of Mary.
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Judge Arnold Rosenfield on Thursday ruled there was only enough evidence to hold Nicholas Leigl on charges of aiding three men in the December 2014 fatal stabbing of a 14-year-old teen. Leigl, 33, faced charges of murdering 14-year-old Jesus Garcia-Romero along with Mario Nuñez, 31, Joe Olivo Jr., 38, and Joe Olivo III, 19, but allegations he acted as a “trojan horse” when the teen's assailants allegedly followed him into the apartment the teen was staying did not hold.
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April 6 Willis Towers Watson Plc:
* Roger Millay, Willis Towers Watson's chief financial officer, will be voluntarily retiring, effective October 2, 2017
* Willis Towers Watson announces cfo retirement, effective fall 2017
* Will initiate a search immediately for cfo candidates and intends to complete search over next several months Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Clearing out the notes from the digital recorder after two days of spring football practice with a two-part INSIDE SCOOP update from the practice fields as well as on the major targets who visited Florida over the weekend.
INCLUDED:
* An Early quarterback pecking order
* Surprises and disappointments
* Those who have reshaped their bodies
* Stand outs at linebacker and in the secondary
* Florida's best receiving corps in a decade?
* Thoughts on Derick Hunter
* Taking Sanders as a walk-on is a smart move
In this Jan. 12, 2017, photo, traders work on the Mizuho Americas trading floor in New York. Shares in Asia were mixed on Monday, April 17, 2017, after U.S. Vice President Mike Pence, on a visit to South Korea, warned that U.S. patience with Pyongyang has run out.
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COAL TOWNSHIP – WKOK’s Program Director, Mark Lawrence and the Executive Director of CSIU, Kevin Singer had some free time out of the office recently, and they used it to entertain some children. Remember back in kindergarten, when someone other than the teacher would read to you for story time? Now imagine how exciting it would’ve been if it was a person you’ve seen in the paper, or heard on the radio. That’s what happened to some kids at the Head Start program at the Northumberland County Career and Tech Center in Coal Township last month.
WKOK’s Mark Lawrence and CSIU’s Kevin Singer stopped by to read a story or two, and sing a few songs with the boys and girls. The kids were very into the story, so much so that they want to enhance it with their own take on the stories. Kevin Singer, executive Director of CSIU brought a treat for the kids, his guitar and Mark Lawrence hammed it up with finger puppets. The kids learned a little about the guitar, and sang some songs and had a great time. (Chris Elio)
Christmas is here and well, COOKIES HAPPEN! So, why not plan ahead and make this healthy gingerbread man cookie with low fat healthy ingredients and feel good this season? Just FYI this is sticky as you do not use butter but applesauce. So although you get a wonderful taste and less calories you will have to work with the dough a bit more!
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DESIGN NEWS NOW: Virtual Art & An Iconic Miller Table is Revived
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Pop up artwork by Jeff Koons will appear in Central Park, Las Vegas, Paris, and Sydney, but only on a smartphone screen through Snapchat’s worldwide augmented reality art platform. — New York Times
The modest coffee table that Charles and Ray Eames designed for their Pacific Palisades Case Study home has been reproduced 70 years later by Herman Miller. — Architectural Digest
Miley Cyrus’s mom Tish Cyrus overhauls a barn for when her daughter visits, and it’s not what you would expect. — POPSUGAR
ABC Carpet & Home opens a huge 80,000-square-foot waterfront location in Brooklyn in a former factory on the East River. — Brownstoner
Talk show host Johnny Carson’s stunning former Malibu estate in Point Duma is for sale, with a whopping $81 million price tag. — L.A. Times
Even if the menu doesn’t change a lot from year to year (who wants to give up turkey, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, and stuffing?) there are plenty of ways to dress up the classics so they pack a little more flavour and visual punch. From traditional tourtiére, to herbed turkeys, cranberry stuffing and more, here are twelve menus to inspire this year’s holiday feast:
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Does Case Keenum rhyme with rebuilding? Keenum is what he is. A capable NFL back-up that played very good football for one season, with the support of a very solid Minnesota Vikings defense. Could Keenum get the Broncos to the playoffs? Absolutely. Keenum is a bust if he fails to do anything less than ride the coattails of Von Miller to the postseason. But to know what the Broncos really think of Keenum, all you have to do is follow the money. It's a 2-year deal. Keenum isn't the long-term answer. He's a bridge. Question is: A bridge to where? To Paxton Lynch? To a QB selected in the the draft? To the next time that John Elway has to pull a veteran QB out of his ... scouting reports on free agents?
With more than 100,000 people aged 100 or over, Spain is the country with the greatest life expectancy after Japan, OECD data and the latest population census shows. Over a year, Reuters photographer Andrea Comas interviewed and photographed Spaniards aged 100 or more across the country from the green-hilled northern region of Asturias to the Balearic island of Menorca.
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British divers Richard Rick Stanton (left) and John Volanthen (right) at the base camp where the rescue operations are being planned for the 12 boys and their soccer coach who have been trapped inside Tham Luang cave for 11 days. Photo: Kate Geraghty
President Donald Trump's plan to combat opioid drug addiction calls for stiffer penalties for drug traffickers, including the death penalty where it's appropriate under current law.Administration officials say Trump also wants Congress to pass legislation reducing the amount of drugs necessary to trigger mandatory minimum sentences on traffickers who knowingly distribute certain illicit opioids.The president is scheduled to unveil his plan Monday in New Hampshire, a state hard-hit by the crisis. He'll be accompanied by first lady Melania Trump, who has shown an interest in the issue, particularly as it pertains to children.Trump has mused openly in recent weeks about subjecting drug dealers to the "ultimate penalty."His three-part plan includes multiple steps to raise awareness, cut the illicit drug flow and expand proven treatment options.
A pit bull mix named Scarface viciously attacked its owner after she tried to put a Christmas sweater on the pet, police and family said. The dog bit Brenda Guerrero, 56, in the arm and attacked two other family members in the backyard of the owner's Tampa, Fla., home on Friday, Tampa police said.
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The French Champions outperformed their Spanish visitors.
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MOSCOW (Sputnik) — The drone factory, located in the Islah al-Zerai district, was run by the Islamic State (Daesh) terror group. Daesh employed foreign drone experts, who were killed, according to the Iraqi News website.
Islamists have been using bomb-rigged drones to target Iraqi security forces as government troops push deeper into the Old City in western Mosul.
Coalition-backed Iraqi forces recaptured the eastern part of the Daesh stronghold in Iraq this January after months of fighting and crossed the Tigris river in February to drive Islamists from more densely populated western districts.
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Thursday chaired a meeting in Islamabad to discuss the current security situation in the country.
The recent Lahore blast and the Quetta blast were also discussed.
He said, “The state has zero tolerance policy when it comes to these terror attacks.”
The PM strongly condemned the attacks in Mohmand Agency, Lahore, Peshawar and Quetta.
The people in the country have sacrificed their lives in these terror attacks. The authorities are continuously in a fight against terror.
Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Zaman Bajwa, Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar and Finance Minister Ishaq Dar were also present at the meeting.
A Pentagon official tells The Associated Press that transgender people can enlist in the military beginning Jan. 1, despite President Donald Trump's opposition.
The new policy reflects growing legal pressure on the issue and the difficult hurdles the federal government would have to cross to enforce Trump's demand to ban transgender individuals from the military. Two federal courts already have ruled against the ban.
Potential transgender recruits will have to overcome a lengthy and strict set of physical, medical and mental conditions that make it possible, though difficult, for them to join the armed services.
Maj. David Eastburn says the enlistment of transgender recruits will start Jan. 1 and go on amid the legal battles. The Department of Defense also is studying the issue.
press release: Texas Roadhouse restaurants in Racine, Green Bay, Janesville, Waukesha, Madison, New Berlin, Wausau and West Bend are joining forces with Special Olympics of Wisconsin for a special fundraiser. Each store will donate 10% of all food sales on Monday, October 9 and Tuesday, October 10 to the charity. Local area Special Olympic athletes and law enforcement officers will be on hand collecting donations each night.
PESHAWAR: Following the terrorist attack in Mohmand Agency, the Frontier Corps (FC) launched a search operation in Ghalanai area and killed five militants.
A spokesperson for the FC said the search operation was carried out in Sheikh Banda, a suburban area of Ghalanai town in Mohmand Agency.
It was conducted after a suicide blast in Ghalanai, which left at least five people, including three security forces personnel, dead early on Wednesday.
An encounter took place between terrorists and FC personnel during the raid, the spokesman said, in which five terrorists were killed.
Fort St. James council will review recommendations to its recreational cannabis bylaw.
Members are going to consider looking at forming a select committee to engage with a cross section of the community to provide recommendations for development of appropriated local regulations.
On April 12th, Mayor Rob MacDougall was forced to close the public session after a disruptive resident refused to leave the district council meeting.
Council will start tomorrow(Wednesday) night at 7pm.
A full council agenda can be found here.
The Wrap reports that WWE SmackDown will remain live when it goes to Friday nights on Fox in October 2019.
No word yet on if WWE will begin to run non-televised blue brand live events on Tuesday night. This could be a way to make up for revenue losses as Friday nights are a key night for live attendance.
On a related note, it's believed that WWE and Fox will announce the new SmackDown deal as early as next week. As we've noted, Fox's new five-year deal for SmackDown is worth $1.025 billion ($205 million per year) while NBCUniversal's deal for RAW to air on the USA Network is worth a reported $265 million per year. If the deals are finalized at the reported terms, the two deals would be worth a combined $470 million per year, a 261% increase from the reported $130 million per year they are receiving for both shows under the current NBCU deal.
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RICHMOND, Va. - For many, losing weight is at the top of our New Years resolutions. Audrey Hind and Conor Britain from 9Round Fitness stopped by the studio to share a high energy workout to help jump start your fitness regime for the new year. For more information you can visit https://www.9round.com/fitness/midlothian-va
Ricky A. Thorne pleaded no contest Dec. 21 to two misdemeanor counts of endangering public safety with a dangerous weapon and one count of disorderly conduct. Thorne, 66, was sentenced to pay a fine and court costs totaling $2,329 within 45 days.
According to court records, restitution in the case had already been paid.
The charges stemmed from a July 5, 2015, incident when a woman at 1341 Highway 65 discovered damage at her town of Richmond barn. The woman said she discovered a large hole in the roof of her horse barn and found a bowling ball on the floor near a horse stall. More bowling balls and bowling pins were found in the complainant’s field.
The bowling ball was fired from a neighboring property at 1332 130th Ave., where a woman said her brother, Thorne, had been firing off bowling balls from a cannon as part of Fourth of July festivities.
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President Donald Trump is abruptly reversing himself on key issues like NATO, China and Russia. As he approaches 100 days in office he appears to be increasingly embracing what he describes as his "flexibility."
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Bob Greifeld, Virtu Financial chairman and former Nasdaq CEO, gives his thoughts on the 10-year anniversary of the Bear Stearns bailout and what he sees for the markets and economy right now.
DAVID Fizdale, ladies and gentlemen.
The Memphis Grizzlies coach didn’t hold back after his team’s 96-82 loss to the San Antonio Spurs, blasting what he thought to be a ‘poorly officiated game’.
The rookie head coach has now coined the term, ‘take that for data!’, after pointing out the difference between the amount free throws each team took during the matchup.
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The Grizzlies had 15 free throw attempts, compared to the Spurs’ 32, and Fizdale’s rant is sure to fire up his team as they return home for Game 3, trailing 2-0 in the series.
Fizdale is expected to be fined for his comments, but he made sure to earn it.
Donald W. Carson, who was the director of the UA School of Journalism from 1978 to 1985 died on Thursday, Feb. 1. He was 85.
According to a release from the University of Arizona, Carson was a 1954 journalism graduate at the university.
After a career that took him to the Arizona Daily Star and The Associated Press in Phoenix and Washington DC as a reporter, Carson joined the UA faculty in 1966.
He retired in 1997.
To read more about Carson's work, read the release from the UA School of Journalism HERE.
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Beyond the Agency's David Verjano, left, and Philipp Klumpp at client Lincoln’s Beard Brewing Co. in Southwest Miami. MALLORY SANCHEZ For the Miami Herald
Zach Werenski takes a puck to the face in the second period of the Blue Jackets’ loss to the Penguins in Game 3.
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The first episode of Von Miller’s new show, “Von Miller’s Studio 58,” aired on Facebook on Wednesday evening. If you missed it live, you watch the full episode below:
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Here is your Week 7 High Football Preview with the Schedule Below!
High School Football Schedule
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#9 Colo-Nesco (5-1 4-0) at HLV (5-2 4-0) Watch the Game by clicking this link http://kdao.com/colo-nesco-at-hlv-district-football/
East Marshall (4-2 2-1) at Saydel (4-2 1-2)
GMG (0-6 0-4) at Colfax Mingo (3-4 2-2)
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#6 Hudson (6-0 4-0) at #1 GR (6-0 4-0) Listen to the Game on Soft Rock 99.5 or Click on this Link http://kdao.com/gr-vs-hudson-district-football
BCLUW (2-4 1-3) at Belmond Klemme (5-1 3-1)
Grundy Center (3-3 2-2) at Nashua Plainfield (4-2 3-1)
Clarksville (2-4 1-2) at AGWSR (3-3 1-2
Grand View Christian (0-6 0-4) at North Tama (1-5 0-4)
Twin Cedars (2-4 1-3) at Meskwaki (0-6 0-4)
7:30 p.m. Kick
Decorah (4-2 2-2) at South Tama (2-4 1-3)
Saturday at 4:00 p.m. Due to Rain
Marshalltown (1-5 0-2) at Fort Dodge (3-3 0-2)
Monday at 6:00 p.m.
South Hardin (1-6 0-4) at West Marshall (3-3 1-2)
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NEW YORK (AP) — A shade of purple named for the late superstar Prince was announced Monday by the icon’s estate.
The “Purple Rain” hue created by the Pantone Color Institute was dubbed “Love Symbol (hash)2,” paying tribute to his custom Yamaha piano and the squiggly graphic Prince began using as his name in 1993 in a testy battle with Warner Bros. Records over ownership of some of his biggest hits.
He switched back to Prince as a name in 2000 after his Warner contract expired.
Prince died in April 2016 at age 57 of an opioid overdose, according to authorities.
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A thief who pushed a man off his bike in West Reading before stealing it and riding away is being hunted by police.
The cyclist was riding along Tilehurst Road at around 7.30am on Tuesday, December 5, when a stocky man wearing dark jeans and a black hoody came up to him.
The attacker pushed him off his bike and then rode off in the direction of Tilehurst.
The victim did not see the offender's face.
The bike is a Scott Scale mountain bike, with 29 inch frame and is black, white and red.
It's worth around £750.
Designated Investigator Zara Appleby of Local CID based in Reading, said: "We are appealing for information to assist our investigation."
Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting reference 43170361761, or to contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
We are tracking some coming rain in the forecast. Anthony Yanez has your First Alert Forecast for Jan. 2, 2017.
The Tomodachi Toastmaster's Gavel Club will host a sample meeting, 4:30-5:30 p.m. on Friday, June 23, at Mom's restaurant, 209 Salem St. All ages may join to attain communication and leadership certificates, even those under age 18. Admission is free and the setting is friendly, open and educational.
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Thanks to MLA Nicholas Simons for his strong stand in favour of electoral reform.
In the past, in BC, these people’s voices were silenced: women, First Nations, Japanese, Chinese, South Asians. Women did not get the right to vote until 1917. The other groups did not get the right to vote until the late 1940s (and later – editor).
Today, while there is universal enfranchisement, the voices of a significant number of Canadians are silenced, not by federal or provincial decree, but by an antiquated electoral system, First Past The Post (FPTP)
FPTP does not recognize the votes of a group of voters who do not live in a riding in sufficient numbers to obtain a majority. Their voices, though in the tens of thousands in BC, are effectively silenced.
Proportional representation listens to these voices and welcomes them to the chambers of power.
Daryl Sturdy, Vancouver
× Expect a stormy Saturday night
We’ll have a windy, warm Saturday as a cold front approaches. The front moves across the state Saturday night we’ll have a chance for a few strong storms after 7 pm. Remnants from Tropical Storm Nate may gives more rain on Monday. Temperatures will stay mild through the weekend and more fall-like air will move in for Tuesday and Wednesday.
We’ll have a windy, warmer Saturday
It will be a great day for college football
Strong storms are likely Saturday evening.
Temperatures will cooler on Sunday.
Rain from Tropical Storm Nate will soak us on Monday.
Bakhtiari (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Michael Cohen of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Bakhtiari was a limited participant at practice throughout the past two weeks, which you would expect to bode well for his status Sunday. The 26-year-old will likely undergo pregame testing that would ultimately determine whether or not he suits up.
Dozens of onlookers rushed to help as one man launched a flurry of blows at another who appeared to be on the phone.
The fight took place on a busy London street outside a Pret a Manger yesterday.
According to reports, a customer tried to film someone attempting to break into a cafe next door.
The video shows the furious man barrel down the pavement yelling “who are you?” before starting to beat up another young man.
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Amgen Sues Genentech To Shield Avastin Biosimilar
Amgen Inc. filed a suit in California federal court Friday seeking a declaration that 27 patents related to Genentech’s cancer treatment Avastin are invalid, unenforceable and aren’t infringed by Amgen’s biologic, which won U.S. Food ...read more
New Year's greetings from Springfield Bishop Mitchell T. Rozanski are heading out into cyberspace as electronic evangelization reaches more and more people in the Diocese of Springfield and beyond. With a click of a button, one can hear Bishop Rozanski wish everyone a happy 2017 and offer words of hope and inspiration.
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NEW YORK (AP) -- The New York Police Department says it is responding to a report of an explosion near Times Square.
The response is centered in the area of the Port Authority bus terminal.
It's led to delays along some of the subway lines that pass beneath the bus terminal.
Some passengers have been evacuated as a precaution.
There were no immediate reports of injuries.
Umaru Musa Yar’adua University 2016/2017 UTME/DE Supplementary Admission List Released.
The Umaru Musa Yar’dua (UMYU) University through her management has released the supplementary list of UTME/DE candidates admitted for the 2016/2017 academic session. The list is now available on the school’s website. To view the list, candidates are to click on any of the links below as applicable. UTME SUPPLEMENTARY LIST DE SUPPLEMENTARY LIST UTME …
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Dr. Tuckson speaks with CEO Marla Cautilli and Board Member Dr. Cynthia Rigby of Hand in Hand Ministries.
An adult hippo carcass was discovered near the banks of Lake Mzingazi in KwaZulu-Natal, Zululand Observer reports.
Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife official Phumla Zulu received a call from a resident at about 4.30pm, reporting a hippo caught in a snare in a forest area close to the weir at Forel Alley, near Richtek.
“We rushed to the scene and found a hippo carcass with a snare attached to the left hind foot. It looks like the poor animal starved to death. The carcass is more than two weeks old and has already started decomposing.”
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“It is extremely cruel and upsetting to see such a wonderful creature killed in this way.”
It is believed the poachers were targeting antelopes such as bushbuck and duikers which roam the area.
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PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – Our studio audience today was from the Salvation Army Hampton Roads Kroc Center, and they were here to tell us about their Dog Days of Summer family fun night this Friday.
Captain Bill McKinley stopped by to tell us more.
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This Friday from 6 p.m. and stick around to watch “The Secret Life of Pets” on the giant outdoor screen.
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FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — New York Jets running back Matt Forte and defensive lineman Kony Ealy will miss Sunday's game against the Cleveland Browns because of injuries.
Forte will be sidelined for the second straight game while recovering from turf toe. Bilal Powell is expected to get the start a week after he rushed for a career-high 163 yards against Jacksonville.
Ealy has a shoulder injury and is coming off a big game in which he had an interception and four passes defenced .
Coach Todd Bowles on Friday also ruled out cornerback Darryl Roberts (hamstring) and linebacker Josh Martin (ankle). Defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson (shoulder) and cornerback Juston Burris (foot) are questionable.
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A Lowell mother is asking for clearer training and more empathy from Transportation Security Administration agents, after her Florida vacation turned sour. Stacie Vroman says she flies frequently for work, but her family vacation down south was the first time she had to deal with breast feeding while flying.
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BEIRUT (AP) — Kazakhstan says it has postponed talks aimed at firming up a Syrian cease-fire by one day.
The Kazakh Foreign Ministry says the talks, to be held in preparation for U.N.-brokered Syria negotiations in Geneva, will be postponed until Thursday. The ministry did not give a reason for the delay.
The two-day conference is aimed at bolstering a Dec. 30 cease-fire ahead of the U.N. talks slated to begin Feb. 23.
Kazakhstan hosted talks between rebels and the Syrian government in January to pave the way for the resumption of the U.N. process, which has been on hold since last April.
Rebels will send the same delegation to Thursday's talks, headed by Mohammad Alloush of the Islam Army rebel group.
Starbucks‘ recently acknowledged that it is facing operating issues in handling the huge volume of orders generated by the success of its Mobile Order & Pay app. The average number of daily customers at a Starbucks store is less than a third of what McDonald’s handles every day and, despite this significant difference, Starbucks’ annual revenues are higher than McDonald’s.
The reason for Starbucks’ higher revenues despite a lower volume of customers is that the average spend per customer visit at a Starbucks store is almost three times that of a customer at a McDonald’s restaurant.
House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer was in the hospital on Wednesday after getting a pneumonia diagnosis a day earlier, and was expected to make a full recovery.
The Maryland Democrat, 79, was admitted to George Washington University Hospital on Tuesday with pneumococcal pneumonia, his office said in a statement.
“He is being treated with antibiotics and resting, and is expected to make a full recovery quickly, spokeswoman Katie Grant said. “He looks forward to being back at work very soon.”
Politico, which first reported Hoyer’s illness, reported that Hoyer’s diagnosis came on the back of an extensive weekend campaigning in Wisconsin and Illinois, as well as a number of policy events including a visit to a community health center in Chicago.
On Monday, he was part of a roundtable discussion with public service union leaders and members following a Supreme Court ruling that government workers can’t be forced to pay union fees for collective bargaining.
Fox News' Chad Pergram contributed to this report.
(WJTV) — Authorities are still looking for two escapees who authorities said killed two correctional officers in Georgia.
According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Ricky Dubose and Donnie Rowe should be considered armed and dangerous.
Law enforcement officers believe the two men might be in a white 2008 Ford-F-250 Super Duty truck with left and right side chrome tool boxes.
We’re told that there is damage to the rear right fender.
The truck has a Georgia license plate, BCX5372.
Anyone who has seen the escapees or the truck, call 911, the FBI Atlanta at 404-679-9000, or the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office at 706-485-8557.
French international Lassana Diarra has left Marseille after reaching a deal to end his contract early, the Ligue 1 club announced on Tuesday.
The 31-year-old quits the Velodrome after a year and a half. He wanted to leave in the winter transfer window but failed to find a suitable offer.
Diarra's time at Marseille was overshadowed by his financial dispute with Lokomotiv Moscow.
He abruptly left the Russian club in 2014 after signing a four-year contract in 2013, mainly because of a pay cut.
Lokomotiv are seeking 10 million euros in damages from the player.
Last month a Belgian court ruled that world football's governing body FIFA could have to pay the midfielder up to six million euros.
It said that the former Arsenal, Chelsea and Real Madrid player, who was stopped from moving from Lokomotiv to the Belgian side of Charleroi in 2014, was entitled to seek his loss of earnings.
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – Our movie critic Stephanie Cooke not only saw and liked The Disaster Artist, she reviewed it on the show and gave it high marks!
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Usually, people don’t pay too much attention to time-out performances during basketball games, but JD McCrary may have changed that narrative.
The young actor, and the voice of young Simba in the Lion King movie, blew LA Clippers audience away with his rendition of the Jackson 5‘s classic, “Who’s Loving You” in a game of Finish The Lyrics.
If you thought that was dope, hit the flip to see JD master the vocals that is New Edition’s “Can You Stand The Rain”.
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Spence injured his shoulder during Sunday's 17-16 victory over the Panthers, ESPN reports.
The severity of Spence's injury isn't clear. However, considering he wasn't immediately ruled out of the game upon going down, the issue likely isn't serious. Regardless, he'll have plenty of time to recover in the offseason.
The spokesman of the Nigeria Police Force, Jimoh Moshood, has led at least 30 armed policemen to Zankili Medical Center, Mabushi, Abuja, where Dino Melaye is being treated.
The Senator representing Kogi west was admitted into the hospital after he attempted to escape from police custody on Tuesday.
They stormed the premises and enquiring to know where Melaye was being treated. They also demanded those walking around to identify themselves.
Also, the road leading to the hospital, has been barricaded by the gun-welding officers.
Melaye was arrested this morning from his residence in Abuja, following the police siege on his house that started yesterday afternoon.
But the lawmaker, who later submitted himself to police for arrest, had issues with the security operatives on their way to Kogi state contrary to his wish.
SACRAMENTO (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday evening's drawing of the California Lottery's "Daily 3 Evening" game were:
7-0-5
(seven, zero, five)
¶ Ticket-holders with all three winning numbers in the order given win the top prize. Lesser amounts are also awarded to ticket-holders with other varying combinations of the winning numbers.
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The last thing you want is to be caught without essentials like milk or champagne over the festive break, which is why it is worth checking to see when your local supermarket will be open.
Supermarket giant Tesco will keep a majority of their branches open as normal. However, there will be some closures on New Year's Day and Tesco advise customers to check online for opening hours of their local store.
To ensure you don't end up out in the cold without all the necessities you'll need to survive the countdown to January 1, we've put together a handy general guide to Tesco's opening hours below.
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Civil Rights Reporters, Simeon Saunders Booker, Jr. And Roy Reed, Die At 99 And 87 Simeon Saunders Booker, Jr., risked his life to cover the civil rights movement in the 1950s and '60s for Jet and Ebony magazines. He was the first black reporter hired by The Washington Post. Roy Reed covered the movement for The New York Times and was tear-gassed covering the Bloody Sunday marchers. Booker, 99, and Reed, 87, died on Sunday.
“India is the place to be,” said Amit Gupta, architect and co-founder of Indian design firm Studio Symbiosis.
And for the rising Indian architectural star, this certainly seems to be true.
Though the design firm — founded by Gupta and his wife, Britta Knobel Gupta — is only seven years old, it is already looking to shape cities and skylines throughout the South Asian nation.
Of the 40 projects Studio Symbiosis has signed to date, 38 are based in India. This not only includes lone-standing structures, such as hotels and offices, but several large-scale housing and city-planning projects.
For a practice like this one, they said, the scope is unique. […]
It was a faint signal, but it told of one of the most violent acts in the universe, and it would soon reveal secrets of the cosmos, including how gold was created.
Thousands took to the streets of Brazil’s largest cities on Thursday night to protest the execution-style murder of a popular Rio de Janeiro city councilwoman. Yahaira Jacquez reports.
Actor Rahuul Chwudhary, who previously acted in popular series like Koi Laut Ke Aaya Hai, Sankat Mochan Mahabali Hanuman and many more, has bagged a new show.
The actor will soon be seen in Big Magic’s newly launched mythological drama, Shaktipeeth Ke Bhairav, produced by Triangle Films Company.
Our source informs us that, Rahuul will be seen essaying the role of AahiRavan. He will be very powerful and his only motive in life would be to take revenge on Bhairav (Rohit Bakshi) who had killed his father.
His entry will air sometime in this week.
When we contacted Rahuul, he confirmed the news with us.
Keep reading TellyChakkar for more updates.
COLUMBUS, GA (WTVM) - You can soon take advantage of a free holiday concert happening in Columbus.
The concert will be put on by the Fort Benning's Maneuver Center of Excellence Band.
This event will be on Wednesday, Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. at the RiverCenter for Performing Arts.
Doors will open at 6 p.m. and people without tickets will be admitted after 6:50 p.m.
A family photo session will also be available.
Free tickets will be available at the RiverCenter Box Office located at 900 Broadway and Ft. Benning MWR Tickets and Travel located in the Commissary Mall on Fort Benning.
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Ellington finished with 18 points (7-15 FG, 4-8 3Pt), four rebounds, and three assists in 37 minutes during the Heat's 107-98 loss to the Pistons on Sunday.
Ellington drew the start due to the Heat's plethora of injuries, and he proceeded to score in double figures for the third straight game. Ellington has actually received 30 minutes or more in nine of his 15 appearances this season, and he seems likely to continue playing a decent role in coach Erik Spoelstra's rotation.
Even though there was some mysterious Tom Brady MVP acceptance speech floating around this week, Brady was not there to accept his third MVP award the night before the Patriots play against the Eagles in Super Bowl 52.
Instead, Brady’s good friend and teammate Julian Edelman, who’s out injured, went up on stage to accept the award. Edelman also relayed a message from the Pats QB. Per USA TODAY Sports:
“He said one thing for me to say, he said, ‘LFG,’” Edelman said. “I don’t what it means, but he said, ‘LFG.’” Edelman was surely lying. The L stands for “let’s” and the G for “go.” The expletive in the middle is a phrase that shouldn’t surprise anyone who has played with the fiery quarterback.
Julian Edelman accepted the NFL MVP Award on behalf of Tom Brady tonight. ❤ pic.twitter.com/k0BVCaoDRG — Only In Boston (@OnlyInBOS) February 4, 2018
You can watch some of Brady’s best plays from the 2017 season here, thanks to the NFL:
The Super Bowl is on Sunday and starts airing at 6:30 p.m. ET on NBC.
The NFL prohibited the Cowboys from even having a helmet sticker to honor assassinated police officers and then began financing the very group that advocated for those assassinations. I don't care if they sit, kneel, or stand on their head, I'm out.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - The Ohio Supreme Court has upheld the death sentence for a man convicted of fatally shooting a woman in the head with a rifle.
The court's unanimous ruling Tuesday came in the case of death row inmate Willie Wilks, who is sentenced to die for the 2013 shooting of Ororo Wilkins in Youngstown.
A jury also convicted the 46-year-old Wilks of attempted murder for shooting at two other people who survived.
Wilks denied involvement in the crime and pointed to two witnesses' descriptions of the shooter having dreadlocks, which Wilks didn't have.
John Parker, a lawyer representing Wilks, called the ruling disappointing. He said Wilks didn't receive a fair trial since the jury never heard from witnesses about the person with dreadlocks.
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Laurie is a rare Seattle-born Native. She has raised her children, but as a working mom knows how important it is to look and feel your best. She currently volunteers with Queen It’s a New Day, a non-profit organization in Everett, giving women a hand up to feel great inside and out. As a published author and life coach, Laurie is WARM’s Afternoon Traffic host with the philosophy of…” traffic is a lot like life, sometimes you have a speed –limit drive and sometimes you hit a slow-down or detour, but with the right guidance and information, we can all get through it together”.
(CNS): Police say that a child accidentally hit by probes from a police stun gun at a school career fair was not tasered as the electrical current was not activated when the mishap occurred. The RCIPS was at the Edna Moyle Primary School in North Side Friday conducting a demonstration of police equipment. The RCIPS said that during the display the “probes on a Taser were accidentally released” and fired at one of the children attending the event, breaking the child’s skin.
The child was reportedly treated on-site and did not require further medical treatment.
“There was no electrical discharge of the Taser during this accident, and the child was not ‘tazed’,” police said. “Full post-incident procedures have been instituted with respect to the accident, which has also been referred to our Professional Standards Unit for investigation.”
The RCIPS apologised for any alarm the accident caused to children and others participating in the event.
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People visit St. Mary's Cathedral in Sydney, Thursday, May 31, 2018. Australia's Catholic bishops and leaders of its religious orders have committed to signing on to the 3.8 billion Australian dollar ($2.9 billion) national plan that will ensure compensation will be paid to people who were sexually abused as children by church figures and puts pressure on other institutions to follow suit. Rick Rycroft AP Photo
Watch highlights as Venus Williams beats Alexandra Dulgheru 4-6 6-0 6-1 in the second round at Wimbledon.
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INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — If you’re still cleaning up from the holidays, there’s still time to recycle that Christmas tree.
Indy Parks is once again teaming up with the Indianapolis Department of Public Works to offer several tree disposal sites.
The trees will be recycled for landscaping resources like mulch and soil blends.
All ornaments, tinsel, lights and tree stands must be removed before you drop it off.
The program runs through the end of January. Click here for a list of locations.
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MADISON, Wis. – With the Badgers leading 2-1 in the third period, Ohio State scored twice in the last five minutes to rally past Wisconsin in the Big Ten season opener Friday at the Kohl Center.
Mason Jobst scored twice for the Buckeyes, including the game-winner at the 18:44 mark of the third period.
Trent Frederic gave Wisconsin a 1-0 lead with a goal 7:38 into the second, but the Badgers tied it up later in the period off Jobst’s backhand with 5:29 remaining.
At 10:22 in the third, Tarek Baker gave the Badgers a 2-1 lead on a penalty shot for his first career goal.
Senior goaltender Kyle Hayton stopped 21 shots in defeat.
Wisconsin (1-1-0, 0-1-0 Big Ten) returns to the ice on Saturday at 5 p.m. looking for a series split with the Buckeyes (1-0-0, 1-0-0 Big Ten).
DANVILLE, Va. - Last month's tornado in Danville was not as costly as first thought.
Danville's emergency management director said the damage to public property is now estimated at just under $400,000.
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The original estimate was around $750,000.
The EMA director said the estimate has been lowered now that most of the invoices for the damage have come in.
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DOTHAN, Ala. (AP) — One Alabama city has committed $25,000 toward a project aimed at helping its citizens get fit.
Dothan city commissioners approved the money for a planned fitness court of 1,400 square feet (130 sq. meters) at the city’s Westgate Park.
The Dothan Eagle reports the project is budgeted to cost $90,000. The city got a $10,000 grant after being selected this year as a National Fitness Campaign City. Local partners have pledged an additional $35,000.
The court will include 30 individual pieces of equipment and a shock-resistant sports floor. Stations for core exercises, squats, pulls and other movements will have room for 28 people to use the court at once.
City officials plan an accompanying phone app to help guide people through workouts at the court.
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Rolling Stones fans will want to make a trip to Navy Pier their top priority over the next few months.
“Exhibitionism” chronicles the history of The Rolling Stones providing an in depth look at over 50 years of the band.
It’s the largest touring exhibit of its kind and features more than 500 rare items covering the band’s influence on fashion, film, recording, art and design.
Whether it’s looking at a recreation of the 1962 flat Keith Richards, Mick Jagger, and Brian Jones shared, to the Olympic Studio containing all original instruments, to 65 costumes the band wore on tour and at events, “Exhibitionism” gives fans a look at The Rolling Stones they’ve never seen before.
For a complete look at the exhibit, head on over to CBS Chicago.
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I was able to test out and ride the Kryptonics 33-inch W-concave longboard (Bravo Sports). The top of the skateboard is rough, and it looks and feels like cement. The back of it has a pattern with stripes and also shows palm trees blowing in the wind on a sunset. The board is light and has a slight curve to help with your control.
I think the skateboard is useful for kids who don’t want to exercise, because it is fun and they probably wouldn’t know it’s exercise. I also think that the skateboard teaches you to become a better athlete and to become better at certain skills.
Ages: 10 and older
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Paris, May 30 (IANS) Former world No. 1 Novak Djokovic of Serbia on Wednesday won in the second round of the French Open with a 7-6(1), 6-4, 6-4 victory over Spain’s Jaume Munar.
It took Djokovic, 20th seeded, two hours and 18 minutes to prevail over world No. 155 Munar in their first career encounter, reports Efe.
Djokovic is set to take on Spain’s Roberto Bautista Agut in the upcoming round.
Bautista Agut, 13th seeded, qualified for the third round after beating Santiago Giraldo of Colombia 6-4, 7-5, 6-3 in two hours and seven minutes.
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John Legere, the president and chief executive of T-Mobile who has developed a cult following for his weekly online cooking show, is listing his Manhattan penthouse for $22 million.
Located in 91 Central Park West at the corner of West 69th Street, the four-bedroom, four-bath home is over 3,000 square feet and has 1,700 square feet of terrace space. The unit features intricate woodwork, herringbone flooring, stained glass windows and a carved Elizabethan oak fireplace. Off the entry, a staircase leads to a tower lounge with...
1718 - British pirate Edward Teach (Blackbeard) was killed in battle with a boarding party, led by Royal Navy Lieutenant Robert Maynard.
1869 - In Dumbarton, the clipper Cutty Sark was launched, one of the last clippers ever built and the only one still surviving today.
1943 - Lebanon gained independence from France.
1963 - US President John F Kennedy was assassinated by a gunman, in Dallas.
1977 - British Airways inaugurated a regular London to New York City supersonic Concorde service.
1990 - Margaret Thatcher quit as Prime Minister after her Cabinet refused to back her in a second round of leadership elections.
1 995 - Toy Story was released as the first feature-length film created completely using computer-generated imagery.
1995 - Rosemary West was sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of 10 women and girls.
2003 - England won the Rugby World Cup, beating Australia 20-17.
2005 - Angela Merkel, leader of the Christian Democrats (CDU), was sworn in as Germany’s first woman Chancellor.
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Armed police swooped on a Frankley street after reports of a man with a gun.
Officers were called to Coriander Close , at around 7:20pm on Wednesday night.
West Midlands Police said a vehicle and a house were searched after armed officers attended the scene.
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Pictures taken in Frankley showed a number of officers carrying weapons.
Several police cars were at the scene at around 8.30pm.
Police confirmed no firearms were found and no arrests were made.
A spokesperson for West Midlands Police said: "Anyone with information is urged to call police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."
HENRICO COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Following the death of longtime representative Richard “Dick” Glover, the Henrico County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously appointed former deputy county manager Harvey L. Hinson as the interim supervisor for the Brookland District.
Hinson, 74, served as Henrico’s deputy county manager for community development from 1992 until his retirement in 2007. He began his career in Henrico in 1961 as a part-time engineer’s aide and later served as the assistant director of the Department of Planning. He holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree from Virginia Commonwealth University and has represented Henrico on the Richmond Metropolitan Transportation Authority since 2014.
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HANNIBAL, Mo. - Fifty years later, mystery lingers about what happened to three boys who vanished after they were said to be exploring caves in Mark Twain's hometown of Hannibal, Missouri.
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PORTLAND — Natural gas utility Unitil expects to reach the midpoint of a 14-year modernization of the city’s gas infrastructure this summer.
The utility will begin gas main replacements this week on Stevens Avenue, between Crosby Street and Pleasant Avenue, it said in a press release.
In early summer, Unitil plans to replace mains on Ocean Avenue between George and Codman streets. In all, more than three miles of mains will be upgraded this year.
Plans also call for the permanent removal of a a temporary regulator station on Irving Street at Ocean Avenue.
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A teenager originally from Northumbria, which is more than 300 miles away, could have travelled to Kent.
Demi Hamilton, 15, who is about 5 ft 4, slim and has red dyed hair, is missing from the Gateshead area.
But Kent Police has said she may have travelled to the Medway towns.
She is also known to have connections to the south London area.
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Anyone with information is asked to call Kent Police on 101 quoting 29-1199.
Dubois tallied his second goal of the playoffs against the Capitals on Monday.
Dubois rifled a one-timer into the back of the net, but it wasn't enough to stave off Washington and force a Game 7. It was a fantastic rookie campaign for the winger has he notched 20 goals, 28 assists and 15 power-play points, while playing in all 82 games. If he can avoid the sophomore slump, there is little reason fantasy owners shouldn't expect the 19-year-old to repeat (or surpass) his productivity next season.
Bravo's The Daily Dish was on set when Jayne shot the music video in L.A. last year (Viewers got a behind-the-scenes look during a recent Real Housewives of Beverly Hills episode). "First and foremost, it's '80s Madonna all the way down. There's a little Pam Anderson thrown in there, even though she's a '90s icon," Jayne said. "All the great hair and makeup references [of the era], the supermodels of the '80s, Cindy Crawford a little bit—that's what makes it so cool."
Clearly, the dance artist doesn't take her image too seriously. "It's my goal to always bring a smile to everyone's face. No one should ever read too much into it," Jayne said at the time. "The title of the song is 'XXpen$ive'—it's over-the-top, it's fabulous and it's meant to be fun."
WE BOTH WORK FULL-TIME BUT HE DOESN’T HELP OUT AROUND THE HOUSE AT ALL WHEN HE GETS HOME. I COOK, CLEAN, PAY BILLS, ETC. I’M EXHAUSTED. DO I HAVE GROUNDS TO LEAVE? HOW DO WE SPEAK ABOUT ILLNESS IN A WAY THAT DOES NOT UNDO OUR FAITH?
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Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State has maintained that governors steal public funds because their salaries are not enough. Speaking on Channels TV, the outspoken governor said everyone in Nigeria was corrupt to a certain degree.
Okorocha also stated that seeking to stop politically-exposed persons from dipping their hands into the public treasury will amount to an exercise in futility.
He said: “All men steal. There’s no man in Nigeria, from A-Z who will say he lives with the money you pay him monthly. The salaries of governors are N750,000 a month. “So, if you don’t have a second office or something else to do, you must steal. Any political office holder who doesn’t have a second office, must steal,” insists Okorocha.
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MADRID — Former Chelsea and Real Madrid defender Ricardo Carvalho has been convicted of tax fraud in Spain.
Although he will not have to spend any time in jail, the 39-year-old Carvalho was sentenced to seven months in prison and fined almost 143,000 euros ($168,000) for irregularities committed against tax authorities in the fiscal years of 2011 and 2012.
The Spanish court says Carvalho admitted to the irregularities during the trial. He will not have to go to prison because sentences of less than two years for first-time offenders can be suspended.
The veteran Portugal defender moved from Chelsea to Real Madrid in 2010. He played with the Spanish club until 2013.
Carvalho is currently with Chinese club Shanghai SIPG.
This is to inform you that a meeting of the Board of Directors was held today on 30.05.2018 and consider & approve the followings:-1.Considered and Approved the Audited Financial Statements for the year ended 31st March 2018 and the Balance Sheet as at 31st March 2018 as per regulation 33 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.2.Considered the Authentication of Financial Statements for the year ended 31st March, 2018.3.Considered the Auditor's Report received from the Statutory Auditors for the year ended 31st March, 2018.Source : BSE
11:47 SC Rep. Joseph Neal argues for removing the Confederate battle flag from the SC statehouse grounds. Pause
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TOKYO CVC Capital Partners [CVC.UL] said on Tuesday it has hired a former executive of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (8316.T) as president of Japan operations.
Nobuaki Kurumatani, a former deputy president of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial, was appointed for the role effective Monday, CVC said in a statement.
Last month CVC appointed Yoshiaki Fujimori, a former chief executive of LIXIL Group Corp (5938.T), a Japanese provider of bathroom and kitchen equipments, as senior executive adviser for Japan.
Japanese companies are seen to be more willing to sell assets to private equity firms as they try to streamline their businesses. Last week Japanese conglomerate Hitachi Ltd (6501.T) sold its chip-making equipment unit to KKR (KKR.N).
In 2015 CVC hired Atsushi Akaike, a former dealmaker at Japanese buyout firm Advantage Partners, as head of Japan.
(Reporting by Junko Fujita; Editing by Stephen Coates)
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Lions Club semi-annual used book sale starts this Wednesday, April 19th around 5:30 p.m.
The sale will take place at Crossroads, just down from KJ & Company.
It's a major fundraiser for assisting with new eyeglasses and hearing aids for those who cannot afford them.
Lions Club has two sales a year. Funds also go to: Salvation Army St. Vincent de Paul, Food Bank, Iowa Lions Foundation, and Lions International.
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ALEXANDRIA, Va. (WKRN) – Cellphone video captured during a shooting that injured House GOP Whip Steve Scalise during baseball practice Wednesday morning shows immediate panic as shots were fired in quick succession.
Authorities previously reported the gunman, James T. Hodgkinson, was prepared with “a lot of ammo.”
The 66-year-old man was ultimately shot and killed by police.
PHOTOS: Shooting at congressional baseball practice
The shaky cellphone video revealed at least 14 to 15 shots were fired. Five people, including Scalise, were injured.
The lawmaker has since undergone surgery and was last listed in critical condition.
President Donald Trump addressed the nation late Wednesday morning and said he was “deeply saddened by this tragedy.”
He also spoke directly to Rep. Scalise saying, “Steve, I want you to know you have the prayers not only of an entire city behind you, but an entire nation.”
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The Effingham County Sheriff's responded to a single-vehicle crash on Saturday night around 10:30 p.m.
41-year-old George Mitchell Hewitt of Gilbert, South Carolina was killed in the crash. Hewitt was traveling on Highbluff Road when his vehicle left the roadway and struck a culvert.
Hewitt was not wearing a seatbelt and deputies believe alcohol was a factor.
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The Pittsburgh Penguins barely had started their celebration for winning their second consecutive Stanley Cup championship before Las Vegas tabbed them as favorites to capture their franchise's sixth title in 2017-18. The Penguins became the NHL's first repeat champions in 19 years on Sunday when they posted a 2-0 victory over the Nashville Predators in Game Six of the Stanley Cup Final.
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The Sinner star and her singer hubby strolled their NYC neighborhood on a rare day off. Of course they were stylin’. (Photo: BrosNYC/BACKGRID)
One of Skagway’s main tourist attractions is out of service today.
White Pass and Yukon Route Railroad suspended service after a rock struck a bridge about seven miles up the railroad track from town.
White Pass Official Tyler Rose says service should be restored in the next few days.
“There was a rock strike on the bridge,” Rose said. “We’re suspending service until we can have an assessment and make the necessary repairs.”
At maximum, White Pass runs around 12 trains per day, with about 500 passengers per train.
“Our crews are mobilizing up there and we hope to have this repaired as quickly as possible and restore the service,” Rose said.
Skagway has four ships in town today, bringing in nearly 10,000 visitors. There is one boat in Haines.
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Reposing at Egans Funeral Home this Thursday evening from 4.30 to 6.30
Arriving at the Cathedral at 7pm.
Funeral Mass on Friday at 11 o’clock
Burial afterwards in St Patrick’s Cemetery.
The problem with the continued begging, ‘why won’t he denounce, why won’t he denounce’ is that at some point, maybe later today, President Trump will go before a podium and read off through gritted teeth a pro-forma denunciation of Nazis and it will seem to a lot of people like it means something when it doesn’t. He’s already made crystal clear where he stands here. The question is how we individually and as a country are going to deal with that fact, not how many more mulligans we’re going to give him. His neo-nazi supporters are truly over the moon that he’s steadfastly refusing to criticize them, even in the face of withering criticism and derision. They get the message. They’re ecstatic. Everyone who doesn’t see this, see that it is intentional, is getting played for chumps.
Disputed Memo Claims FBI Misled Spy Court On Trump Aide
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 8:14 PM EST) -- The House Intelligence Committee released a contentious memorandum Friday over the objections of the FBI, alleging it and the U.S. Department of Justice misled a spy court about a politically driven dossier undergirding the FBI's surveillance of a Trump campaign adviser.
The memo, authored by Republican staff on the Intelligence Committee, claims the FBI and DOJ misled the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court about the politically driven nature of a Democratic National Committee-funded dossier that underpinned the FBI’s electronic surveillance warrant for Trump campaign foreign policy adviser...
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Montreal is finally getting a taco festival.
Organizers took to Facebook on Thursday to announce that the inaugural Montreal Mercado del Taco will take place on Sept. 9 at L’Espace canal in St.-Henri.
As part of the event, different restaurants will compete for the title of “Best Taco of 2018.”
The festival is planning on featuring chefs from around the city and further afield. Chefs Adrián Herrera and Juan Emilio Villaseñor will be travelling from Mexico to Montreal as the event’s “guests of honour.”
Organizers say a portion of proceeds will be donated to the Starlight Children’s Foundation.
The battle for the title of best taco will be fierce, but this is the kind of competition in which we are all winners.
NEW YORK, March 31 Wall Street fell on Friday, pulled down by Exxon Mobil Corp and JPMorgan Chase & Co as investors wrapped up a strong quarter and weighed whether corporate earnings reports will justify the market's lofty valuations.
Based on the latest available data, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 65.13 points, or 0.31 percent, to 20,663.36, the S&P 500 lost 5.36 points, or 0.23 percent, to 2,362.7 and the Nasdaq Composite dropped 2.61 points, or 0.04 percent, to 5,911.74. (Reporting by Caroline Valetkevitch; Editing by Lisa Shumaker)
Unchiprang refugee camp, one of many such camps in Bangladesh. Heavy rain will threaten the makeshift shelters where Rohingya families are living. Most of the new campsites have been built on and around the hillsides of a former wildlife reserve.
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(NEWS10) – Scott Pappalardo of Scotchtown, N.Y. owned an AR-15 rifle for over 30 years. In the wake of the Parkland, Florida shooting he posted this video over the weekend. He destroyed his gun, cutting it into three pieces, with the post “a drop in a very large bucket #oneless.”
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Sysco Corp
* Sysco reports fourth quarter and fiscal year 2017 results
* Q4 earnings per share $0.57
* Q4 earnings per share view $0.71 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Sysco Corp qtrly sales increased 5.7% to $14.4 billion
* Sysco Corp says U.S. Food service sales for Q4 were $9.8 billion, a decrease of 3.8% compared to last year
* Sysco Corp says international foodservice sales for Q4 were $2.7 billion, compared to $1.5 billion in same period last year
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Joseline Hernandez‘s beef with Mona Scott-Young just won’t let up. The Puerto Rican princess stopped by Shade 45 to chat with DJ Kayslay on Thursday, and broke down a few of the shady bars she wrote about the Love & Hip Hop creator.
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Hopefully Joseline’s new music will take off, because she definitely won’t be returning to LHH Atlanta after this.
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(AP) — Eight people are in custody in Turkey in connection with the attack on an Istanbul nightclub that left 39 people dead. But the gunman is still at large.
A Turkish official says authorities have his fingerprints, as well as a basic description — and that they are close to identifying the attacker.
Turkey’s deputy prime minister also says authorities are monitoring hundreds of “provocative” social media accounts that allegedly support terrorism and foster divisiveness in society.
NATCHITOCHES, La. (AP) — Kalob Ledoux had a career-best 34 points as McNeese rolled over Northwestern State 75-62 to even its Southland Conference record on Saturday afternoon.
Ledoux drained seven 3-pointers on eight attempts. Quatarrius Wilson had 13 points to go with his 15 rebounds for his eighth double double of the season and Jarren Greenwood added 11 points while dishing out five assists for McNeese (8-12, 5-5).
The Cowboys nailed 10 of 20 from long range, while Northwestern State was just 1 of 11 from deep.
McNeese, which led throughout except for a few minutes in the first half, was ahead 35-25 at the break. Northwestern State closed to 63-58 with 5:48 left. Ledoux answered with a jumper as the Cowboys finished on a 12-4 run.
Ishmael Lane was 6 of 10 from the floor for 14 points with three blocks for Northwestern State (3-19, 0-11).
A U.S. official said Wednesday that police in Washington will announce charges against 12 Turkish security agents related to violence that happened when Turkey's president visited last month.
The official said seven will be charged with felonies. D.C. police will announce charges against five for misdemeanors.
The official wasn't authorized to speak publicly on the matter ahead of Thursday's announcement and demanded anonymity.
Special Olympians will be at Mud Island River Park on Saturday.
The annual Bluff City Polar Bear Plunge and Chili Cook-Off benefiting Special Olympics of Greater Memphis begins at 10:30 a.m. at the Mud Island Boat Ramp.
The annual Polar Bear Plunge kicks off the event; the event is scheduled to last until 3 p.m. It is free to all ages.
"All the benefits and the donations go straight back to Special Olympics of Greater Memphis," Special Olympian Alex Hannah said.
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From German Chancellor Angela Merkel to British Prime Minister Theresa May, Europe and the bloc's fight on terrorism featured high on EU leaders' New Year greetings. Chancellor Merkel called for "an open view of the world and self-confidence, in ourselves and our country" and attacked "distorted pictures" of the European Union and parliamentary democracy.
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Home Kentucky Daviess County Woman Named KY School Nurse of the Year May 30th, 2018 Tyrone Morris Kentucky
One Kentucky school nurse from Daviess County will be honored for her dedication to her students and their well being. Sheila Estes has been named the 2018 Kentucky School Nurse of the Year.
The Kentucky School Nurse Association will recognize her in July. Estes works as a school nurse at East view, Meadow Lands, and Whitesville Elementary Schools.
Over the years, Estes has demonstrated a commitment to all her students by always putting their needs before her own. Estes has been known for always checking in on students even on her days off.
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A group of pelicans visit Lake Mauvaisterre as they migrate north.
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Bulawayo High Court judge Justice Francis Bere on Tuesday dismissed an urgent application which had been filed against the leader of the breakaway MDC-T party, Thokozani Khupe.
The application which was filed by MDC-T (Chamisa) acting chairperson Mr Morgen Komichi wanted to stop Dr Thokozani Khupe, Mr Abednico Bhebhe and Mr Obert Gutu, from “unlawfully exploiting and abusing its registered MDC-T trademark, symbols and signs.” Komichi argued that the trio had been dismissed from the party and had no right to use the party trademark, symbols and signs as this would lead to confusion.
However, Khupe had argued that there was no urgency in the matter as different MDCs such as MDC-N, MDC-M and MDC-99 had existed since 2005. Justice Bere agreed with Khupe and dismissed the matter with costs.
MDC-T (Chamisa) was represented by Atherstone and Cook Legal Practitioners while Khupe was represented by TJ Mabhikwa and Partners.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more details come in.
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Enjoy the privacy of this charming, elegant cabin in a quiet wooded and meadow setting, yet only minutes from Vail Village. Completely rebuilt in 2002 with new roof, top appliances, fixtures and gorgeous furnishings. Entertain from the outdoor kitchen on the large cloistered stone patio with terraced mountain gardens backing to vacant land. Complete with snow melted patio and walkways, custom built-ins and wood-burning fireplace, this cozy getaway is just steps from the free Village shuttle.
Japanese finance minister Taro Aso was on the wires earlier today, via Reuters, making a speech in Parliament.
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An online eye exam you can take on a computer from the comfort of your home.
Seems like the perfect solution for busy people who may not have time to see the eye doctor.
But the increasingly popular tests have many in the medical community skeptical.
April 3 Orient Paper Inc
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* Independent registered public accounting firm included a going concern qualification in its audit opinion
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A Philadelphia man who fell into a sinkhole says he was putting traffic cones around it because he was worried about the safety of children playing outside.
Eugene Clark tells WCAU-TV (http://bit.ly/2wJ1NiG) he was near the sinkhole Saturday night when the asphalt gave way and he tumbled 10 feet (3 meters) into it.
The 58-year-old calls it a “shocking situation to be in.”
Clark has injuries to his ankle, wrist and lower back. He says a city firefighter pulled him out about an hour later with his bare hands “like Hercules.”
He says the water department recently came out to deal with other issues on the street but never fixed the sinkhole. The department says there appears to be a sewer line leak and they will look at the hole this week.
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Baddest! Nigerian Man Marries Two Pretty Women At Once on New Year Eve (Photos)
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JERUSALEM, May 3 (Reuters) -
* Delek Group said on Wednesday that Israeli businessman Yonel Cohen will purchase a 130 million shekel ($36 million) stake in insurer Phoenix Holdings as part of a deal with China's Yango Group Co.
* Once finalized, Yango will have a 50.1 percent stake of Phoenix and Cohen a 4 percent stake, Delek said, valuing the Israeli insurer at about 3.2 billion shekels.
* The deal, which still requires regulatory approvals, will make Cohen, a veteran insurance executive, chairman of Phoenix and ensures that the majority of board members will be Israeli.
* Delek has for a few years been trying to sell control of Phoenix.
* ($1 = 3.6060 shekels) (Reporting by Ari Rabinovitch)
In a statement, authorities explained that the new game, “complements Dubai Chamber’s efforts to strengthen the emirate’s reputation as a thriving centre of commerce and a leading tourist destination”.
Hamad Buamim, President and CEO, DCCI, said that the Chamber adopted an innovative and creative approach when it came to developing the board game.
“By launching this unique initiative, we will promote Dubai’s brand and boost its international profile. Last year, the Chamber received over 600 international delegations and participated in more than 70 events abroad. Dubai-Opoly offers an ideal platform to showcase what Dubai has to offer businesses and tourists, while it also merges these two concepts together in a fun and interactive way,” Buamim said.
Buamim added that Dubai-Opoly is expected to have a strong appeal among all segments of the Dubai’s society as it celebrates some of the most popular aspects of living and doing business in the emirate.
BOSTON — Tomas Murphy scored eight of his career-high 21 points in overtime to push Northeastern past UNC Wilmington 107-100 on Saturday.
It was the most points Northeastern (15-9, 8-4 Colonial Athletic Association) has scored since putting up 102 against Cal State Northridge in 2005.
Murphy didn’t miss a shot in the extra period, making a layup, four free throws, and a two-handed dunk that gave Northeastern a seven-point lead with 55 seconds remaining.
Vasa Pusica scored 24 points to lead the Huskies. Anthony Green added 16 points and Donnell Gresham Jr. had 14. Murphy, a 6-8 freshman forward, was 8 of 11 from the field.
Ty Taylor II scored 27 points to lead UNC Wilmington (7-17, 4-8). Jordon Talley added 20 points, and Devontae Cacok had 18 points and 17 rebounds.
Trailing 89-86 with 2.7 seconds left, the Seahawks drove the length of the floor and Taylor hit a 3 at the buzzer to force overtime.
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In December, the Kyrgyz Ministry of Finance plans to issue government securities worth 1.5 billion soms. This was reported by the ministry’s website.
According to it, four issues of state treasury bills (STB) are planned for December. In total, it is planned to replenish the budget for 240 million soms from the placement of STB.
The Ministry of Finance expects most of all receipts from state treasury bonds — 1.3 billion soms.
Two issues of state treasury bonds are planned for 300 million soms with a coupon rate of 11 and 12 percent and two issues of 350 million with a coupon rate of 8 and 9 percent. The term of circulation of the bonds is 2-7 years.
Since the beginning of the year, more than 11.2 billion soms have been received from the state securities. The most profitable were government treasury bonds.
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CHICAGO (AP) — Competitors of Chicago-based Exelon Corp. have filed a lawsuit in Chicago opposing legislation that provides billions of dollars in subsidies to the power giant.
The legislation approved in December provides $235 million per year to Exelon to keep unprofitable nuclear plants running in Clinton and the Quad Cities. More than 4 million customers of power-distributing subsidiaries ComEd and Ameren will pay more to finance the plan.
The lawsuit filed Tuesday, February 14, 2017 in U.S. District Court challenges the law on constitutional grounds.
Crain's Chicago Business reports the competitors, including Houston-based Dynegy, allege the subsidies undermine wholesale power markets that are the exclusive jurisdiction of the federal government.
Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition is slamming the lawsuit, saying the filers want to shackle Illinoisans to higher costs and dangerous fuels of the past.
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi said on Wednesday dozens of trucks are waiting for Syrian permission to supply humanitarian aid from Jordan to Syria.
Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi speaks during a meeting with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov in Moscow, Russia July 4, 2018. REUTERS/Sergei Karpukhin
Safadi was speaking at a news conference following talks with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov in Moscow. After artillery strikes hit Jordanian territory from Syria, he said Jordan’s armed forces were ready to defend country’s interests.
Scorpion King! WATCH Olivier Giroud’s Astonishing ‘Goal of The Year’
In just the first day of year, this goal from Arsenal’s Striker Olivier Giroud is already being called the ‘Goal of the Year’. Seeing the goal, you wouldn’t disagree. It also earned the 30-year-old the name, Scorpion King. Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger who spoke after Sunday’s 2–0 win over Crystal Palace, suggested that it could be remembered […]
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KALAMAZOO, Mich. -- A man convicted of killing a Kalamazoo woman last July has been sentenced to life in prison.
During the sentencing hearing Monday for Zachary Patten in Kalamazoo, Gabriela Portillo-Esparza's mother called him a coward for killing the 31-year-old.
"You wasted your time," Ofelia Portillo said in court. "You lost or wasted your life. For me you're always going to be trash and a coward, and I hope you go to hell."
Investigators say Patten got into an argument with Portillo-Esparza's brother on July 20, 2017, and when she got between them Patten shot her. He was found guilty Feb. 12 of first-degree murder and felony firearms in her death.
Police say after he killed Portillo-Esparza he drove to St. Joseph County, where he's accused of killing 29-year-old Shane Richardson, his ex-wife's husband.
He later turned himself in after driving to Indiana.
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Report by Ali ArifThere is only one gynecologist available for 1.6 million population of Tharparkar district where women and infants are dying due to malnutrition and lack of medical facilities. A brief chat with civil hospital’s Medical Superintendent is enough to expos tall claims of the ‘Sain Sarkaar’.
Story first published: 24th April 2018
Bimini – Reports are that on Monday 19th March 2018 shortly after 11:00am, officers acting on
information went to the Northern Public Cemetery in Porgy Bay, North Bimini, where they
discovered a bag that contained (2) .9mm pistols with (51) .9mm live rounds of ammunition
and (4) magazines.
No arrest was made in this matter, police are actively investigating.
The Federal Reserve approved its second rate hike of 2017 even amid expectations that inflation is running well below the central bank’s target.
In addition, the Fed provided more detail on how it will unwind its $4.5 trillion balance sheet, or portfolio of bonds that includes Treasurys, mortgage-backed securities and government agency debt.
As financial markets had anticipated, the policymaking Federal Open Market Committee increased its benchmark target a quarter point. The new range will be 1 percent to 1.25 percent for a rate that currently is 0.91 percent.
The level impacts most adjustable-rate and revolving debt like credit cards and home equity loans. The prime rate that banks use as a baseline for interest rates usually rises immediately after the Fed makes a move.
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For the first time ever, a member of the Dutch government is attending the commemoration of the Armenian genocide of 1915 and 1916 in Yerevan, NL Times reports.
State Secretary Menno Snel of Finance was at the ceremony in the Armenian capital, at the insistence of the Tweede Kamer, the lower house of Dutch parliament. In the presence of the other foreign guests, he laid flowers at the monument for the victims.
In February the Tweede Kamer reconfirmed its recognition of the Armenian genocide.
The official statement released by the government says that in Yerevan Snel paid “respect to all victims and survivors of all murders of minorities” on behalf of the cabinet.
Mumbai, April 23 (IANS) Airline major Jet Airways on Monday said that it will operate flights between India and Mexico under a 'codeshare agreement' with AeroMexico.
According to the company, the agreement enables codeshare sales effective from Monday "for travel commencing May 1, 2018 between Delhi and Mumbai in India and Mexico City via the Heathrow Airport in London".
"This agreement will provide guests connectivity options and access to the networks of both airlines, thus strengthening connectivity between the carriers' home countries of India and Mexico," the airline said in a statement.
"The two countries have seen a 15 per cent compounded annual growth rate over the last three years and this codeshare arrangement will further help strengthen ties in the areas of trade and tourism between both regions."
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WE’RE GOING TO BE SEEING A LOT OF THIS IN THE NEXT FEW DAYS: MSNBC Analyst Who Called for Terrorist Attack on Trump Hotel Now Bashing Guns for Today’s Shooting.
Saturday of the Fourth Week in Ordinary Time
February 3, 2018
Daily Reading from the USCCB: Mark 6:30-34
The omnipresent crowds wouldn’t let Jesus and His disciples alone long enough to rest or eat. People were after them wherever they went.
And what were these people after? Jesus’ heart was moved with pity for them because they were like sheep without a shepherd. The people saw and pursued in Jesus what sheep see and pursue in their shepherd.
Somehow they saw food and shelter and direction and security. Everything they needed to live and prosper would somehow be given to them by Jesus and His disciples. They probably didn’t know in detail what they were pursuing, but they knew that Jesus could give them whatever they needed.
We are like needy sheep and Jesus wants to be our shepherd.
The man suspected of firing dozens of rounds into an Alexandria baseball field Wednesday morning has been identified by federal law enforcement officials as James T. Hodgkinson, 66, of Belleville, Ill. A Facebook page belonging to a person with the same name includes pictures of the Democratic presidential candidate, Bernie Sanders, and rhetoric against President Trump, including a post that reads: "Trump is a Traitor.
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ST MORITZ, Switzerland Feb 14 France won nations' team gold on Tuesday for their first medal of the 2017 Alpine skiing world championships.
Slovakia's men and women took the silver medal after losing the final against France on a tie-break, with the scores level at 2-2, while Sweden saw off hosts Switzerland 3-1 for the bronze.
The mixed team event, contested in the world championships since 2011 in its current parallel slalom format with two racers on the piste together, will make its Olympic debut at next year's PyeongChang Winter Games in South Korea. (Reporting by Alan Baldwin, editing by Ossian Shine)
WASHINGTON (AP) - Federal health officials are cracking down on underage use of a popular e-cigarette brand following months of complaints from parents, politicians and school administrators.
The Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday it has issued warnings to 40 retail and online stores as part of a nationwide operation against illegal sales of Juul (JOO'-uhl) to children.
Like other e-cigarettes, Juul is an electronic device that vaporizes liquid nicotine into an inhalable vapor.
Thanks in part to its resemblance to a small computer flash drive, Juul has become popular with some teenagers as a discrete way to vape at school and in public.
As part of the FDA initiative, regulators are asking Juul Labs to turn over documents about the design and marketing of its devices.
The San Francisco-based company says it monitors retailers to ensure they are following the law.
Powerful Reality – Rom 6:7-9
Vs 7 – Paul then points out a powerful reality that when someone has died they are free from sin. That which is dead is dead and that which is alive is alive. Only Jesus Christ can set us free from sin and only allowing the crucified life reign in us will we stay free from sin.
Vs 8 – The result of this belief is that we have died with Him and that we will live with Him. Jesus said in the book of John that He would go and prepare a place for us. He has gone ahead but even now we are living with Him.
Vs 9 – Jesus has risen from the dead and He cannot die again. Death and sin no longer has mastery over Him or us.
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LONDON (WIVB) — A groundbreaking test may one day help researchers detect autism.
A team of British scientists found that children with autism have higher levels of damage to proteins in their blood plasma.
They created a new blood and urine test that could soon be used to diagnose autism.
Experts remained cautious, saying it will be years before this test is available for doctors. They need to repeat the study’s findings in other groups.
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U.S. Defense Secretary James Mattis is in Brussels today for a meeting of defense ministers from the 28-member NATO alliance. It’s the first NATO meeting for Mattis since he took office. The U.S. contributes some 70 percent of the overall defense expenditure of NATO countries, and the issue of defense spending will likely be front and center.
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Curtis Mays was enjoying a celebratory meal out when his order was subject to some confusion. It wasn’t a big deal, but after he’d finished eating the diner requested to see his receipt anyway. But as he read over the note, a sickening message caught his eye.
Mays is a grandfather from Sea Cliff, New York. In June 2018 the family man had traveled to New York City to celebrate Father’s Day with his daughter and granddaughter. During the afternoon, the threesome visited the Bohemian Hall and Beer Garden in Astoria where they enjoyed some lunch.
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The family outing got off to a pleasant start. Mays had his daughter and granddaughter for company and their waitress seemed very friendly. Talking about the server, in June 2018 the grandfather told WABC, “She was very nice. She comes up to the table. ‘Hi, how are you doing?’”
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DOTHAN: Remember I wrote about all of the car burglaries? Remember I wrote that Dothan Police Chief Steve Parrish and Houston County Sheriff Donald Valenza would not tolerate this behavior under their watch? Dothan Police Chief Steve Parrish has confirmed a forth coming announcement in the car burglaries. GUESS WHAT? They have the names and... Over the weekend Patrol Units responded to between twenty and twenty five car burglaries primarily on the north and northwest side of town.
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Global Grind
Human Rights have been defined as as inalienable fundamental rights “to which a person is inherently entitled simply because she or he is a human being”, and which are “inherent in all human beings” regardless of their nation, location, language, religion, ethnic origin or any other status.
But we can clearly see that in the past hundreds of years this country has been established, those basic freedoms and protections that belong to every single one of us have been disrespected and neglected to a great degree.
No one man can change everything and force the nation to see how contrary and uncooperative they are when it comes to the basic human rights of their citizens — but illustrator and animator Steve Cutts is willing to risk it all to deliver the message.
If that was an eye opener for you, hit the flip to see another Cutts animation that may shift the way you think about humans forever.
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MANILA, Philippines (AP) – Philippine officials say at least 24 people have died after a passenger bus carrying about 45 people fell into a deep ravine in a northern mountain town in one of the deadliest vehicle accidents in the country in recent years.
Disaster-response officer Mark Raymond Cano tells The Associated Press that the brakes of the bus apparently failed as it negotiated a downhill road in Nueva Ecija province’s Carranglan town.
Cano says the rest of the passengers were retrieved by rescuers and taken to a hospital mostly with serious injuries.
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - Ifg Group Plc:
* ‍GROUP CONTINUES TO MAKE GOOD PROGRESS IN IMPLEMENTATION OF ITS STRATEGY OF DEVELOPING ITS TWO FIRST CLASS, CLIENT-CENTRIC BUSINESSES.​
* ‍JAMES HAY HAS ADDED MORE THAN 6,000 NEW CLIENTS IN 2017, AN INCREASE OF OVER 30% COMPARED TO 2016​
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#chakakhan was so terrible at #Jitg2018 people started walking out on her pic.twitter.com/6uYJIxZzwz — cynthia Traveling Queen (@cynthia33324663) March 18, 2018
Chaka’s Tragic Performance Upset Fans & Broke Twitter
We love us some Chaka Chaka Khan. She’s a living legend who inspired a whole generation of R&B starlets but that clearly didn’t stop fans from dragging her through the fire over a disastrous performance at the 13th Annual Jazz In The Garden fest this past weekend. Now, to be fair, we’ve included her statement on the performance (in response to accusations that she was drunk, high or both) alongside videos from every angle and we’ll let you be the judge.
What In The Chaka Khan in this ?!? 🤭 pic.twitter.com/uT4vKM38m7 — 🦋✨ (@TheRoSho) March 19, 2018
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The Kansas City Royals lost their third in a row as St. Louis takes Game 1 of the I-70 Series.
A upstate New York teen was indicted for allegedly killing his girlfriend inside an acquaintance’s house, then leaving her body on the driveway.
Jermaine Brown, 17, was charged Wednesday by a Monroe County jury with manslaughter, aggravated criminal contempt and criminal possession of a weapon, news station WHAM reported.
Brown is accused of shooting 18-year-old girlfriend Ciara Grimes to death May 9 at a Rochester home just four days after she was granted an order of protection against him.
Police said Brown then dragged the Grimes outside and left her in the driveway of the residence.
The family of the slain teen attended Brown’s arraignment last week to demand justice in her murder.
“Everybody has choices in life, good and bad,” Grime’s mother, Erica Perez, told the news station. “When you do bad, you got to pay for it. When you do good, you get good.”
April 3 Modern Avenue Group Co Ltd :
* Sees to swing to net profit at 93 million yuan to 98 million yuan in Q1 FY 2017 versus net loss at 10.6 million yuan year ago
* Says revenue from sale of stake in unit as main reason for the forecast
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Personal finance expert David Bach says here's how to put your tax return money to work.
On Friday , December 15, at 7:00 p.m., the curtain goes up on our annual holiday musical variety show, An Ensemble Christmas. With 24
musical numbers containing all or parts of over 30 yuletide songs, including performances by the Carolina Snowbelles and Western Carolina Youth Ballet, this fast-paced tribute to the Andy Williams and Bing Crosby television holiday shows of the 60’s and 70’s is sure to rejuvenate your holiday spirit.
An Ensemble Christmas will also be performed on Saturday, December 16 at 7:00 p.m., and on Sunday, December 17 at 2:00 p.m. The show takes place at the Old Banner Elk School, in their newly renovated auditorium.
Tickets cost $20 per adult, and $12 for kids who are 16 years old or younger.
U.S. authorities have identified a Canadian man who was killed after his minivan struck a tractor-trailer that left the scene of the crash on Interstate 15 in northern Montana.
Sheriff Bob Edwards says 72-year-old Marvin Knutson of Swift Current, Sask., died late Saturday when his van hit a truck as it used an "authorized vehicle only" area to cross the median to enter a weigh station near Great Falls.
Investigators with the Montana Highway Patrol say the truck driver stopped briefly near the weigh station and then continued north on I-15.
The Great Falls Tribune reports officers are searching for the driver of the truck.
The truck was hauling two-by-four lumber and should have damage on the right rear side of the trailer.
EDINBURGH, July 4 (Reuters) - Britain's biggest vehicle maker Jaguar Land Rover said on Wednesday a so-called hard Brexit would cost it 1.2 billion pounds ($1.59 billion) a year, curtailing its future in the United Kingdom.
"A bad Brexit deal would cost Jaguar Land Rover more than 1.2 billion pounds in profit each year. As a result, we would have to drastically adjust our spending profile; we have spent around 50 billion pounds in the UK in the past five years - with plans for a further 80 billion pounds more in the next five," JLR's Chief Executive Ralf Speth said, confirming the details of an interview given to the Financial Times.
"This would be in jeopardy should we be faced with the wrong outcome." ($1 = 0.7557 pound) (Reporting by Elisabeth O'Leary, editing by G Crosse)
MAJOR key alert! Fresh off the Grammys, DJ Khaled shocked the world with his biggest collaboration yet, “Shining” featuring none other than Beyoncé and Jay Z. The motivational anthem, co-written by PARTYNEXTDOOR, finds a pregnant Bey singing about her “winning” streak before Mr. Carter comes in towards the end, rapping about his soon-to-be twins.
“Ran to the dealer / Bought twin Mercedes / The European trucks for the twin babies,” he raps. “Don’t let me have a son, I’ma fool / Send him to school in all my jewels.”
“Shining,” which features DJ Khaled’s son Asahd on the cover art, is the first single off the Snapchat King’s upcoming 10th album Grateful, which will be executive produced by his son.
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Saturday morning Albany police hosted a flapjack fundraiser to benefit one of their own. The fundraiser was held in conjunction with Monroe High School class of 1983, Lt.
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"Happy Fourth of July!" from the Custer County Chief.
The Chief's office is closed Wednesday July 4 so that the staff and management can spend the day with their families.
The Chief's office will open at 8 a.m. Thursday July 5th.
Regular hours are Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Heffernan Financial Services, a division of Heffernan Insurance Brokers, has added Jennifer Owen as a financial advisor in the Irvine, Calif. branch.
Owen began her career with MetLife working in sales, training, and advanced planning. Later, she worked at BNY Mellon Wealth Management, specializing in the investment and planning needs of high net worth clients.
Walnut Creek, Calif.-based Heffernan has offices in San Francisco, Petaluma, Menlo Park, Los Angeles and Irvine, and in Phoenix, Ariz.; Portland, Ore. and St. Louis, Mo.
With Josh McCown (hand) ruled out for the season, Petty will take over as the Jets' starting quarterback, Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports reports.
Petty filled in for McCown late in Sunday's 23-0 loss to the Broncos, completing only two of nine passes for 14 yards. The 2015 fourth-round pick was impressive this preseason, but he failed to display anything approaching competence in 2016 when he completed 75 of 133 passes (56.4) for 6.1 yards per attempt, with three touchdowns and seven interceptions in six games (four starts). Robby Anderson and Jermaine Kearse need to be downgraded as the Jets prepare for a Week 15 road matchup against a Saints defense that ranks sixth in the NFL with 14 interceptions.
A group of youths in Anambra State are currently protesting in support of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).
The youths on Monday took the protest to the Headquarters of SARS in Awkuzu kicking against plans and calls to end or scrap SARS.
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The protesters claim that SARS contributes immensely to the security and peace in Anambra State and should not be scrapped and scrapping SARS is unthinkable and an invitation to anarchy and crimes in the state, which hitherto had been dealt with.
Elders from the 21 Local Government Areas of Anambra State were reported to have joined the youths.
Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Administration, Chris Owolabi, while addressing the protesting youths assured of communication their demands to the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris.
Syria's army advanced Monday as it battles to capture a rebel region that is key to the capital's water supply, launching strikes and artillery fire threatening a fragile nationwide truce.
Wadi Barada has been surrounded by government forces since mid-2015, but the siege was tightened in late December as the army piled on pressure seeking to secure a "reconciliation" deal.
As the fighting stepped up in the area, Syria's government says rebels targeted key water infrastructure, causing leaking fuel to poison the water supply and then cutting it off altogether.
Despite backing opposite sides in Syria's conflict, Ankara and Moscow have worked closely in recent months on the war, brokering a deal to evacuate civilians and surrendering rebels from Aleppo last month before the regime recaptured the northern city in full.
Both countries are also waging their own military interventions in Syria, with Russian forces fighting to bolster President Bashar Assad's government since September 2015 .
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Considered one of the most-acclaimed actors in the country today, John Lloyd Cruz will be taking a breather from showbiz.
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In a statement sent to The Manila Times on Friday, Kane Choa, head for Integrated Corporate
Communications of his home network said, “ABS-CBN and John Lloyd Cruz have agreed for him to take an indefinite leave of absence to attend to personal matters.”
Choa added that the 34-year-old Kapamilya actor will return after his leave but did not give an exact timeframe.
“John Lloyd will be taking a break outside the country and will return to ABS-CBN after his leave of absence,” he added.
It can be remembered that Cruz made headlines last month when videos of him and “Home
Sweetie Home” co-star Ellen Adarna went viral during their Cebu getaway.
The two have posted their sweet photos on personal social media accounts but never admitted anything about their relationship status.
Cruz was last seen at the Star Magic Ball on September 30 but avoided the press in the red carpet.
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia — A stunt driver has died after her motorcycle crashed on a set for the movie "Deadpool 2" in downtown Vancouver, police said Monday.
The driver's name was not immediately released.
Witness Sharmina Kermalli said she had just walked into a Starbucks next door to where the accident happened when she heard a loud crash. She ran out of the coffee shop and saw glass still falling on the body of the woman.
A crumpled motorcycle was seen lying on its side at the location of the accident near Vancouver's waterfront.
Police said officers were at the scene and investigators with WorkSafeBC, the provincial workplace safety agency, were also looking into the crash.
Deadpool, a Marvel Comics superhero, is played by Vancouver-born actor Ryan Reynolds.
FoCP, which is dedicated to providing financial and moral support to cancer patients and promoting public awareness about the disease, took the decision in a special general meeting held at FoCP’s headquarters in Sharjah recently. The meeting had been specially convened following the death of Ameera Bin Karam, the previous president of FoCP’s Board of Directors.
The hackers reportedly used a well-known anti-virus software to help steal some NSA hacking tools in 2015. Video provided by Newsy Newslook
EL PASO, Texas (AP) — West Texas police have added new charges against the mother of a 4-year-old boy found in February in an abandoned warehouse in Mexico.
Ruby Esmeralda Gonzalez already had been charged with child abandonment and endangerment. Now, police have added charges of intentional injury to a child and filing a false report against the 25-year-old El Paso woman.
Gonzalez initially reported her son had been kidnapped. Investigators now believe Gonzalez took the boy, identified as American, to Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, on Feb. 22. They say she left him at an old warehouse and then she returned home. Mexican officials who found the boy say he speaks and understands English.
Online records don’t list an attorney for Gonzalez, whose bond amounts total $120,000.
The child remains in Mexican social services custody.
Vanderbilt quarterback Kyle Shurmur (14) is sacked by Florida defensive lineman Jabari Zuniga, left, and defensive lineman Jachai Polite during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Gainesville, Fla. Vanderbilt coach Derek Mason challenging his offensive line to play better hasn't helped the Commodores run the ball better, and now they host No. 5 Georgia. John Raoux AP
Rushikeshbhai Patel is BJP candidate from Visnagar constituency. He is sitting MLA of Visnagar. Visnagar is one of the 182 assembly constituencies of Gujarat. Visnagar is a general category constituency. It is located in Banaskantha district.
According to myneta.info, Patel is not facing criminal cases. Patel Rushikesh Ganeshbhai has won the seat in 2012 assembly elections with 76185 votes. He won the seat twice, in 2007 and 2012. BJP remained undefeated since 1995. Congress won the seat way back in 1967.
Visnagar, earlier known as 'Copper City' because of the number of workers making copper pots, is considered as one of the major commercial centers of Mehsana. The constituency will have 216 polling stations. In 2012 assembly polls, the number of electors for this seat was 198248.
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Welcome to 2017! As you prepare to tackle your New Year 's resolutions with full force, it's time to get organized and keep your eyes on the prize. The new year provides a great opportunity to refresh your Instagram feed—filling it with inspirational images that will push you to do your best, while minimizing all the clutter and drama.
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The daughter of disgraced President Park Geun-hye’s long-time friend has been arrested in Denmark in connection with the huge political corruption scandal that has rocked South Korea.
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Ms Park was impeached last month by MPs amid public fury over prosecutors’ claims that she conspired to allow her confidante, Choi Soon-sil, to extort companies and control the government.
Prosecutors said on Monday that police in Denmark arrested Ms Choi’s daughter, Chung Yoo-ra, at the weekend on suspicion of staying there illegally.
Chung Yoo-ra
South Korea had asked Interpol to search for Ms Chung because she did not return home to answer questions about the scandal.
Austin Jones, a 24-year-old singer popular on YouTube and social media, has been charged with two felony counts of production of child pornography for allegedly persuading underage fans to prove their devotion to him by sending graphic videos shot to his specifications. Jones, of Bloomington, Ill., was arrested Monday at O'Hare International Airport and charged in federal court Tuesday in Chicago, the Chicago Tribune reported.
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In recent years Clemson's coaches have signed a higher volume of nationally regarded prospects, players who were either highly rated or highly sought after by many major programs during the recruiting process.
However, since coaches began evaluating talent well over 100 years ago, there have always been exceptions. 100 years from now, there will continue to be under-the-radar or sleeper prospects who go on to have extremely productive careers on the prep level and in some cases the National Football League.
In part three of this series, Tigerillustrated.com takes an inside look at some of the Clemson football program's most notable success stories from 1992 - 2017, highlighting over three-dozen former Tigers who earned a two-star rating out of high school but went on to become big producers on the college level.
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Cashless public transport: What about those without bank accounts?
I refer to your report "Public transport to go cashless in 2020" (The New Paper, Aug 12).
The report mentioned the elderly and tourists as groups who may face difficulties with a cashless system.
There may also be others who cannot or do not want to have a bank account.
For example, bankrupts and those who may be prohibited for various reasons.
How will they be able to take public transport?
Have the Land Transport Authority, TransitLink and other agencies checked the number of such citizens who do not hold any cards or accounts with banks?
This, too, should be studied and their needs considered. We should work towards a cohesive and inclusive society when considering such new initiatives.
Jacob Justesen scored 28 points, Treve Martin added 24, and Luke Martin rattled off 17 points to move the No. 2-ranked Huskies ahead for an 86-53 trouncing of Condon-Wheeler Friday in a league matchup held in Fossil.
The Huskies took a 40-23 halftime lead and outscored Condon by a 28-20 margin in the third period to make it a 68-43 cushion.
Makoa Whitaker put out 11 points, Caleb Fritts notched four and Reese Blake contributed two points, as the Huskies (19-1 overall, 11-0 league) hit on 35 field goals, six 3-pointers, and shot 10 of 19 on free throws.
Bryce Harrison paced Condon-Wheeler with 26 points, Trey Homer ended his night with nine, Cooper Johnson had eight, and Sam Kerns scored six points.
In all, the Knights (14-7, 8-3) totaled 20 field goals, three 3-pointers, and shot 10 of 18 from the line.
Sherman faces Yakama Tribal Tuesday at 7:30 p.m., and hosts Ione (5-16, 3-8) at 7:30 p.m. next Friday.
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We have seen some rather strange things in football grounds over the years, this one is the strangest though.
This Aston Villa fan sat down for the match against Barnsley only to realise they had an aubergine in their pocket.
They hoped it would be a lucky aubergine to help sow the seeds of success, but it seemed Villa had lost the plot.
The defenders had their feet planted and it all went to pot against the Tykes.
And no, we won't be making any comments about turnips on the pitch...
* What's the strangest thing you have taken into a football ground?
A 12-year-old Perth boy is in hospital after being seriously injured in a dog attack.
A 12-year-old boy is in hospital with injuries to his face and body after he was attacked by a dog at a home in Perth's south.
The boy is in a stable condition, and the dog impounded, after the attack at Kenwick on Sunday night.
It is the second dog attack in the city's south in two weeks after a bull mastiff cross killed boarding kennel owner Sue Lopicich.
MUMBAI: Suburban train services on the Western line were affected this morning following detection of a rail fracture, police said.
The rail track developed a crack between Umroli and Boisar stations on the Western line and it was detected at around 7.50 am, a police official said.
Services on the Up line (towards Mumbai) were affected and they were late by 15 to 20 minutes during peak hours, he said.
Railway officials were repairing the fracture, the official added.
KIEV, Ukraine — Mikheil Saakashvili, the former Georgian president turned opposition leader in Ukraine, is in court in the Ukrainian capital.
Saakashvili was arrested Friday on allegations that he colluded with Ukrainian businessmen tied to Russia to topple President Petro Poroshenko. Saakashvili rejected the allegations and is refusing food to protest his detention.
The Pechersky District court in Kyiv deliberated Monday on whether to keep him in custody. Saakashvili's supporters scuffled with police outside the court building.
Yulia Tymoshenko, a former prime minister who leads an opposition party, attended the hearing in a show of support for Saakashvili.
Grassroots Republicans have no idea how close the GOP is to another profoundly disappointing policy collapse in Washington: failing to enact tax reform. Once again, the Republican Party finds its ability to fulfill a longstanding campaign promise in the hands of three senators: Rand Paul of Kentucky, John McCain of Arizona and Susan Collins of Maine.
Two adjacent office buildings at 328 and 338 Commerce Drive in Fairfield sold in a single transaction for $8.2 million, announced Jon Angel, president of Angel Commercial LLC in Southport. The total building area is 48,958 square feet on 1.91 acres of land.
The sellers were 328 Commerce Drive LLC and 338 Commerce Drive LLC. The buyer was CDR-328 LLC. The off-market transaction was handled solely by Angel Commercial.
“There are no planned changes at the buildings and the transition to the new entity should be seamless with respect to the current tenancy,” Angel said. “The acquisition of both buildings provides frontage on Commerce Drive as well as Halley Court.”
328 Commerce is home to Wittek Development, while 338 Commerce houses Fairfield Strength & Movement Center.
There are many 'guitar heroes" in the annals of rock history. They always seem to be mostly shredders or blues cats.
The B-52's Ricky Wilson doesn't usually get included in those conversations but he was the right kind of guitar hero to me when I was first learning to play. His sound blared, blurted, barked and blanged. It was weird, it was funky. It was like surf music from outer space. He didn't need to peel off a billion notes in a minute to get a point across.
No "serious" guitar player of the time would sling a Mosrite, let alone one missing a string or two. Ricky wasn't trying to sound like anyone else. No else sounded like him.
Ricky died of AIDS in 1985 at the age of 32. He would've turned 65 years old today.
March 31 Terra Mauricia Ltd:
* FY group profit before taxation of 433.4 million rupees versus 784.1 million rupees year ago
* FY group turnover of 4.86 billion rupees versus 4.28 billion rupees year ago
* Says co expect most of its segments, with the exception of sugar, to perform as well as last year Source: bit.ly/2ofGrYN Further company coverage: (Bangalore.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com)
Sundance Ranch, a Malibu, Calif., equestrian property once owned by George Roy Hill, director of “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,” is coming on the market for $18 million.
Mr. Hill, who also directed the movies like “Thoroughly Modern Millie” and “The Sting,” owned the property in the 1970s, public records show. He died in 2002.
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ALTON — A group of business leaders and citizens are organizing a Family Fun Day from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 1, at Gordon Moore Park.
The committee is seeking vendors to sell food, soda, arts and crafts to the public. The event will include many free activities, including a Big Wheels Big Hearts event, face-painting, arts and crafts, car show, games, and special displays. The event aims to bring people together to enjoy the wonderful asset that is Gordon Moore Park and to bring awareness for the improvements needed there. The cost to be a vendor is $50.
Parking will be on the north side of Illinois 140. Volunteers will collect a $10 donation per car to go toward projects at Gordon Moore. Refreshments will be available for sale. More information will follow once vendors are secured.
For more information about sponsorships and becoming a vendor, visit the website.
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Favorable policy and increased allocation of resources to technical and vocational education and Training in Africa have resulted into high enrolment. However, there’s need for post-graduate follow-up to ensure a sustainable impact of technical education on communities. CNBC Africa filed this report.
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A bus service has had to be withdrawn due to youths causing mayhem.
Road blocks were set up by gangs of youth, along with pelting the No 52 to Patna with rocks.
This is the second time in as many months that the service has been restricted.
We told last month that the service was cut back for similar reasons in the evening, causing problems for residents.
A post on their Twitter said: "Service 52 Due to gangs of youths in Patna setting up road blocks and pelting the buses with rocks, we have had no option but to withdraw the service to Patna scheme for the rest of the evening on safety grounds.
"We apologise for any inconvenience caused."
Starting today no smoking is allowed in and around the Capital Area Transit transfer center at Second and Market streets in downtown Harrisburg. The ban is the result of the city's smoke-free air law.
Violators can be fined $50. Tom Reynolds, the general manager of CAT said in a news release, "The area will be smoke-free and cleaner and healthier for CAT passengers as well as the general public in the vicinity of Market Square."
Consumer confidence among Floridians increased for the second straight month in May, according to new survey results published by the University of Florida’s Bureau of Economic and Business Research. People's perceptions of whether now is a good time to make a major purchase increased, while expectations for the American economy as a whole over the next year and over the next five years also rose. Their perceptions of their current personal financial situation, however, declined, as did expectations for their personal situation over the coming year.
Image caption Former Padarn Bus managing director John Hulme
A former bus firm managing director who made false claims about concessionary fare passenger numbers has been ordered to repay £42,894 to Gwynedd council.
David Hulme, 56, of Glan Seiont, Caernarfon, was jailed for six years last March for fraud and false accounting.
He had claimed £495,857 for the company between July 2011 and December 2012.
Caernarfon Crown Court heard during a proceeds of crime hearing he had benefited from the fraud by £87,683.
Judge Huw Rees ordered an eight-month jail sentence if the money was not repaid to Gwynedd council within three months.
Fellow firm owner Darren Price had pleaded guilty to false accounting and was sentenced to two years and three months at the same time as Hulme.
Padarn Buses went into liquidation after the offences were discovered, with the loss of 84 jobs and debts of £2.38m
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi (C) stands and observes a minute of silence for the victims of two separate church attacks during Palm Sunday prayers, with leaders of the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces and the Supreme Council for Police to discuss developments in the security situation in Egypt, as well as developments in the country's fight against terrorism, at the Ittihadiya presidential palace in Cairo, Egypt, April 9, 2017, in this handout picture courtesy of the Egyptian Presidency. The Egyptian Presidency/Handout via REUTERS
AVANA Capital has provided a $19 million loan to fund the construction of a Hilton Garden Inn hotel in Lynnwood, WA. The hotel, located near the Lynnwood Convention Center, will be the city's first new hotel in five years.
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Join friends and neighbours this Sunday and work up an appetite as you run (or walk) for a great cause!
The Municipality of Central Huron is once again hosting their Healthy Heart Hustle 5 km Run/Walk, starting at 8 a.m. on July 8.
Following the race, participants and community members are invited to enjoy a hearty, homestyle meal at the annual Firefighter’s Breakfast starting at 8:30 a.m. under the Grandstand at the Raceway. The breakfast is being provided with generous support from the Huron County Egg Farmers.
Proceeds from the Healthy Heart Hustle will benefit the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign. Registration is $35 and is open until Race Day.
EVENT SCHEDULE
7 a.m. - Race Day Check In
8 a.m. - Race Start
8:30 a.m. - Breakfast Starts
9 a.m. - Awards and Presentations
CONTACT INFORMATION
Name: Municipality of Central Huron c/o Angela Smith
Email: cic@centralhuron.com
Phone: 519-476-5922
To register for the Healthy Heart Hustle online, or for more information and race route map, visit: www.centralhuron.com/5krace
The daughter of a widowed farmer who was beaten to death in his home has appealed for help.
In this Feb. 4, 2007, file photo, Prince performs during the halftime show at the Super Bowl XLI football game in Miami. Nearly a year after Prince died from an accidental drug overdose in his suburban Minneapolis studio and estate, investigators still haven't interviewed a key associate nor asked a grand jury to investigate potential criminal charges, according to an official with knowledge of the investigation.
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A “Legendary Coaches” event has been cancelled for Tuesday at the Montgomery Performing Arts Centre, due to a mild stroke suffered by Gene Stallings on Monday morning.
Refunds are available at point of purchase.
Stallings, of Alabama football coaching fame, was to share the stage with former Auburn coach Pat Dye on Tuesday night. Stallings suffered the stroke while at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. According to reports in The Tennessean, Stallings was boarding a flight to Huntsville when he became ill. He has been hospitalized.
According to a statement from MPAC, Stallings’ is in good spirits and is looking forward to rescheduling his Legendary Coaches events in Huntsville and Montgomery as soon as doctors release him.
For more information about MPAC events, visit mpaconline.org/events or cal the MPAC box office at 334-481-5100.
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Rep. Adam Schiff Weighs In On How Memo Could Affect House Intelligence Investigation NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., who is the ranking member of the House Intelligence Committee, about the newly released GOP-Nunes memo, the Democratic memo and how this affects the committee's investigation.
Muschamp recaps big win over Vols: 'The heart of our football team shows up again' South Carolina football coach Will Muschamp speaks after the win over Tennessee in Knoxville. McClatchy dmclemore@thestate.com ×
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Hans Nordby, managing director of CoStar Portfolio Strategy, was a guest on the latest edition of Nareit’s REIT Report podcast.
Nordby discussed some of the main factors influencing REIT valuations and what the sharp disconnect between public and private market real estate values could mean going forward.
The Ohio Department of Transportation is starting to remove trees along southbound I-75 near the Anthony Wayne Trail exit.
This process was scheduled to begin a few weeks ago but weather delayed things.
The trees are being removed as part of a rebuilding project to widen the road.
Work is supposed to continue all week, but is all dependent on the weather.
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The letter deals with personal and professionals difficulties she experienced, such as an eating disorder, severe anxiety and crippling insecurity, plus how it will also help lead her to writing "Rainbow."
"Dear Kesha, at this very moment, you may be wondering if it was a really a good idea to drop out of high school and move to L.A. with nothing but your grandpa's Lincoln town car and a demo tape," she writes in her letter. "I've got good news and I've got bad news, and I know you're a tad impatient so I'll start with the good news: You made it! The bad news is, you nearly killed yourself on the road to success, fueled by fear of failure, crippling anxiety and insecurity."
She went on to write about how she struggled to live up to the expectation of "toxic people" who praised her skinny look while she was struggling with bulimia and anorexia. She reads, "this will really, really mess with your head." Read more and watch the full clip here.
SURPRISE, Ariz. — The Texas Rangers have claimed first baseman Tommy Joseph off waivers from the Philadelphia Phillies.
The Rangers made the move Monday, a week after the Phillies designated him for assignment when they signed free agent pitcher Jake Arrieta.
The 26-year-old Joseph hit over 20 home runs in each of his two seasons in the majors. He batted .240 with 22 homers and 69 RBIs while starting 125 times at first last year.
Philadelphia signed power-hitting free agent Carlos Santana to play first this season.
Joseph was traded from San Francisco to the Phillies in July 2012 as part of a package for outfielder Hunter Pence. Highly regarded at the time, Joseph was projected to be Philadelphia's catcher of the future until a series of concussions prompted the Phillies to turn him into a first baseman three years later.
Joseph made his big league debut in May 2016 and hit .257 with 21 home runs and 47 RBIs.
In 11 spring training games this year, Joseph hit .429 (9 for 21) before being cut.
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – A Mahoning County businessman facing more than 100 criminal charges was booked and released from the Mahoning County Jail on Friday.
Dominic Marchionda was indicted earlier this week. He, along with his companies, face bribery, theft, tampering with records and fraud charges.
Investigators with the Ohio Attorney General’s Office said he used city grant money for his personal gain, and that $25,000 was used to bribe a city official.
Marchionda’s attorney rejected the State’s characterizations and say they will defend his years of development work with evidence in a court of law.
April 28 Spirit Airlines Inc:
* Spirit airlines reports first quarter 2017 results
* Q1 GAAP earnings per share $0.46
* Q1 revenue rose 10 percent to $591.7 million
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.49, revenue view $593.8 million -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Qtrly earnings per share $0.51 excluding special items
* Says total revenue per available seat mile (trasm) for q1 2017 decreased 4.2 percent compared to same period last year
* Qtrly revenue passenger miles 5.61 billion , up 10.7 %
* Qtrly load factor 81.6 % versus 84.7 %
* Qtrly available seat miles 6.88 billion , up 14.9 %
* Spirit airlines inc says reported q1 cost per available seat mile, excluding special items and fuel of 5.62 cents, an increase of 0.5 percent
* Spirit Airlines- Fort Lauderdale airport event, winter storm helena together contributed 0.75 percentage points of decline y-o-y in q1 2017 trasm Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
While Warriors guard Stephen Curry expects to be out for two weeks because of an ankle sprain, the guard offered an external glimpse of his progress Sunday afternoon.
Following practice, Curry briefly emerged without a walking boot or any noticeable limp to take pictures with the families of Warriors staff members and players for the teams Family Day.
Despite Currys presence, coach Steve Kerr offered little about the former MVPs progress.
Hes doing fine, Kerr said. No on court work or anything.
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Curry sprained his ankle in the waning moments of Mondays 125-115 win over the New Orleans Hornets. On Tuesday, the team announced that he would be re-evaluated in two weeks.
A Bonne Terre woman will be serving as a new conservation commissioner.
Long-time conservationist Nicole Wood has been appoint to the Commission in a slew of recent appointments by Governor Mike Parson.
Five other appointments were made.
Among them was Dr. Gary Carver, of Kansas City, who was reappointed to the Missouri State Board of Chiropractic Examiners.
former instructor at Northwest Missouri State University Mike Thomson, of Maryville, was reappointed to the Coordinating Board for Higher Education.
The NBA Finals are set. It's a fourth straight matchup between the the Cavaliers and the Warriors. Both teams have dealt with their fair share of injuries in these playoffs, but that didn't slow them down on their way to the finals. Unfortunately, there's still some key injuries that both teams will be dealing with as they entire this final showdown.
Kevin Love is questionable for Game 1 as he deals with a concussion that kept him out of Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals. Former NBA Finals MVP Andre Iguodala has been dealing with knee soreness and hasn't played since Game 4 of the Western Conference finals. He is already listed as out for Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Both of these players aren't just starters for their teams, but play key roles to their success.
Here's a look at all the notable injuries in the NBA Finals:
Cavaliers: Kevin Love (head) is still in concussion protocol. His status for Game 1 is uncertain, according to Cleveland coach Tyronn Lue.
The late music impresario Tony Wilson, the man behind the Hacienda, the Happy Mondays and the Madchester scene of the 1990s, loved an aphorism. One of his favourites concerned his second love: football. In their youth, he used to say, fans reckon the centre forward the most important person at their club. As they mature, they come to appreciate it is actually the manager who counts. But it is only when they reach the wisdom of middle age that they come to accept the truth: by far the most significant figure is the chairman.
Were he still around, Wilson would see the veracity of his words writ large in the league tables. Not so much at the top – though Chelsea, Spurs and Brighton are all cannily steered by their owners – as at the bottom.
Struggling badly in League One, League Two and the National League are three clubs driven into the rocks by the most hapless shower of bunglers ever to...
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With quick wit and improvisational skills, Brian's timing is impeccable. Much of his material deals with the differences and observations of today's world through the eyes of a cynic.
A homeowner from Netiv Ha’Avot describes in depth what it is like to have his house slated for destruction by the government.
ISLAMABAD : Defence Minister Khurram Dastgir Khan on Saturday said that Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) government through its prudent policies has put the country on the path of economic growth and development.
In an interview to a private news channel, he said economic activities have gained momentum due to improved security situation and decline in terrorist incidents.
The Minister said Pakistan’s soft image as emerging economy has also improved.
Khurram Dastgir said the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a game changer for Pakistan and the entire region and nobody will be allowed to make it controversial”.
“China and Pakistan relations are unique of its kind; we have blood to blood relations, generation to generation, we want that relations between two countries should progress more and should be stronger like iron,” he added.
He further said, “we are not afraid of our opponents’ nefarious designs and will continue our journey to provide relief to the masses”.
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FG approves N39bn loan for DISCOs for supply of meters
The Federal Government has approved N39bn loan to Electricity Distribution Companies for the supply of meters, Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, has disclosed. The minister made the disclosure on Monday in Kano at the 18th Monthly Power Sector Stakeholders Meeting hosted by Kano Electricity Distribution Company. He said the gesture was […] Read Full Story
A new Thelonious Monk album—not just a hotchpotch of outtakes or a concert recording but an entire lost studio album? Les Liaisons Dangereuses was recorded for the 1960 French film of that name and somehow slipped through the cracks of history. Monk was at a peak during the session, glancing across the keys at sharp angles, teasing at fragments of melody, conjuring memories of the blues and turning jazz into Cubist abstraction. He played alongside a pair of saxophonists, Barney Wilen and Charlie Rouse, over the supple rhythms of bassist Sam Jones and drummer Art Taylor.
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the band that helped define the early sound of progressive rock with “A White Shade of Pale," Procol Harum has released a record of 11 new songs. Novum is the band’s first studio album in 14 years, following 2003’s The Well’s on Fire . The current lineup still includes one founding member, singer and pianist Gary Brooker, who turns 72 on May 29. Most of his Novum bandmates have played in Procol Harum since the early ’90s and boast strong pedigrees with such other artists as Jethro Tull, Van Morrison and Pete Townsend. Shades of the blues haunt some of this work, hearkening back to the band’s earlier days. For the most part, these are pleasant and straightforward offerings with universal lyrics, highlighted by the witty romper “Neighbour."
Looking for a place to hang with the whole family? Look no further than Marz Community Brewing’s airy, sunlit taproom. On Saturday afternoon, young couples and families with small kids enjoyed the Bridgeport brewery’s playful vibe and whimsical drafts, like their homage to Miller High Life (dubbed “Chug Life”), and crowd pleaser Jungle Boogie.
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April 16--ELKHORN -- Walworth County Administrator David Bretl describes fire and EMS services as "very near and dear to people." This is an understatement that barely covers the facts.
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Andrew Smith (1) takes a shot against Centerville High School over the weekend as the Panthers traveled to Ohio for three games. Scott Gaab For the Progress
Frank Yokoyama Ahead of Chuong Vo by 33 Votes in Cerritos City Council Race
By Brian Hews
In one of the closest races in Cerritos history, Frank Yokoyama is ahead of Chuong Vo by 33 votes.
The official results won’t be available until Wed 5 P.M., but it does not bode well for Vo.
According to the City Clerk, there are only 16 ballots remaining.
The semi-official tally as of 3:36 today was: Grace Hu, 3,375; Yokoyama, 3,066; Vo 3,033, and Barrows, 2,197.
HMG-CN had endorsed both candidates Hu and Yokoyama.
The count was performed inside City Council chambers today by the City Clerk.
Vo’s candidacy was supported by Biz Fed, an organization that has nothing to do with Cerritos. Biz Fed sent out two expensive campaign mailers supporting Vo and Bruce Barrows.
Yokoyama, who ran a quiet campaign, was outspent nearly four to one by both Vo and Barrows.
It is unknown if Vo will call for a recount.
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MUSCAT: Omani photographer Soud Al Buhriy's first solo show 'The Spirit of Cohesion' will be held at Gallery Sarah in Muscat on Tuesday. "Soud relied on himself in the acquisition of knowledge.
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Erik Skoglund has relinquished his position as official challenger for EBU light heavyweight champ Robert Stieglitz last week and Dominic Boesel, reigning IBF I/C, WBA Con and WBA I/C champ, is the new official challenger. The EBU have set May 8 for purse bids but a showdown between these two SES stablemates is not likely.
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X3M Music finally drops the music video off Simi’s Simisola Album, titled, “Aimasiko”
Aimasiko Video was shot by Aje Filmworks.
The video features The Banjos and Chief Commander Ebenezer Obey.
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INDIANAPOLIS -- A visitor at Riley Hospital for Children was found unresponsive from a suspected heroin overdose in a hospital bathroom over the weekend.
IU Health Academic Health Center police responded to a report of an unresponsive woman around 7 p.m. Saturday at the Simon Family Tower.
Officers arrived to find a 37-year-old female suffering from an apparent overdose in a facility bathroom. Nearby, officers found suspected heroin, syringes and a spoon with “burn marks and a white powder substance.”
A spokeswoman for IU Health said the woman was a visitor to the facility, but was unable to provide more information due to privacy laws.
The woman was taken to the emergency room for treatment.
WINNIPEG — A group in New Zealand tipped police in Winnipeg to images of child sexual abuse being shared online from an address in the city.
Winnipeg's internet child exploitation unit was notified Thursday that New Zealand police found several images of child sexual abuse shared in an online chat room by a man from an IP address located in the city.
The New Zealand police say the images were shared at the end of September.
Police executed a search warrant in the East Elmwood area of Winnipeg.
Iain Alexander Tod, who is 25, is facing several charges.
SRINAGAR: Mohammad Ashraf Sehrai was today elected chairman of the Tehreek-e-Hurriyat, replacing Syed Ali Shah Geelani.
Geelani held the post for 15 years since the party was formed following a split in the Hurriyat Conference in 2003.
Sehrai was elected chairman of the Tehreek-e-Hurriyat at a meeting of its executive committee after Geelani decided to step down, sources in the separatist party said.
Geelani will, however, continue to head the hardline faction of the Hurriyat Conference of which Tehreek-e-Hurriyat is a constituent, the sources said.
Political observers here believe that Sehrai will ultimately succeed 88-year-old Geelani as the head of the Hurriyat Conference as well. -PTI
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SANDUSKY, OHIO – Crews are responding to a fire outside Cedar Point, Sandusky Police have confirmed.
Crews from the Coast Guard station at Marblehead have arrived at the scene to assist firefighters. As of 4:49 p.m., crews were still working to extinguish the fire.
Black smoke can be seen in the marina area across Sandusky Bay, according to social media users:
Vid of the boat fire outside of Cedar Point pic.twitter.com/m3RnYh7rq1 — Robert Lipnos (@rlipnos) August 14, 2017
I'm at cedar point and a boat docked by blue streak straight up EXPLODED like they are evacuating people from the area it's nuts forreal — Van ♡ (@CevanahJestine) August 14, 2017
Something is on fire outside @cedarpoint. Looks like it's out in the marina. Kudos to @cedarpoint staff for quick response & crowd control! pic.twitter.com/0ZIwhlpuSP — Jessica Bee (@ReadingOrSleep) August 14, 2017
A New Jersey woman has sued Wells Fargo Bank, saying she was fired for refusing to participate in a scheme to manipulate accounts and sell products that weren't in customers' best interest. Melinda Bini filed a lawsuit in state court in New Jersey on April 5 against the bank and three supervisors from the branch she worked at in Highland Park, NJ.com reported.
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Rachel Weisz debuted her baby bump last night!
The 48-year-old actress announced this week that she’s pregnant and expecting her first child with husband Daniel Craig.
PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Rachel Weisz
Rachel was seen heading out in a red dress to an event in New York City on Monday evening (April 23). These are the first photos since the announcement. Check out more photos in the gallery.
Congratulations again to Rachel and Daniel on the amazing news – we can’t wait to meet their baby!
Larnaca Mayor, Andreas Vyras, told Phileleftheros that developments on the field of investments in Larnaca are eventually growing in a positive direction. More specifically, the town’s mayor outlined that the Russian entrepreneur, Nikolai Potapenko has already submitted preliminary plans before the Council of Ministers for the construction of a luxury hotel on the Finikoudes strip.
According to Phileleftheros, the Russian investor is currently seeking the state’s permission to proceed with the development of two buildings: a five-star luxury hotel and a high-rise building that is designed to have over 20 floors.
Potapenko has already pumped about €1,5 mln into the project, that will include a 20-storey luxury hotel, a spa, conference centre, apartments, commercial units, cinema and rooftop restaurant.
EMBED >More News Videos abc13's Patricia Lopez shows you how to have a holly jolly time at this Houston holiday shopping tradition.
You might not have Christmas on your mind just yet, but this news will definitely put you in a holly jolly spirit.The Nutcracker Market is one of Houston's most treasured holiday shopping traditions, and you can get your hands on some discount advance tickets starting tomorrow.Tickets will sell for $18 on Ticketmaster beginning Tuesday at 10 a.m.This year's market runs November 9-12, 2017 at NRG Center.
A man has broken into a cafe and stolen cash while people prepared to flee a bushfire in Victoria's southwest
Detectives say the man broke into the High Street cafe at Terang between 5pm on Saturday and 7am on Sunday and stole a small amount of cash.
At the time of the theft, locals were preparing to evacuate the town as a major bushfire spread. The threat to the community has since been downgraded.
A memo alleging the FBI abused its surveillance authority became public on Friday after a push by House Republicans. President Trump authorized the memo's release, even after the FBI expressed "grave concerns" about the "accuracy" of the document, authored by House intelligence Chairman Devin Nunes, R-Calif.
NPR journalists who cover the Justice Department, the White House and national security have annotated the White House's authorization letter and the memo itself.
Viceroy dominated South African headlines again this week but this time the dirt it dished – didn’t stick.
On release, the targeted Capitec lost 20 percent of its stock value initially but recovered before the day closed. Capitec also received further backing from both the Reserve Bank and Standard & Poor’s since.
Having gained significant fanfare after its Steinhoff report, Viceroy’s Capitec report raised a few alarm bells, with some questioning the motives. Analysts typically assess companies and give a ‘buy, hold or sell’ recommendation. Viceroy seemed to overreach and called for the bank to be placed under curatorship.
And depending on which company Viceroy targets as its next short, it could determine whether they go down in history as a one-trick pony, or not.
Florida police are seeking the public’s help to locate a suspect on January 23 after two men were filmed shooting at each other on a Pensacola street the previous day. This footage captured a gun battle at an intersection. Police said they recovered the gold Toyota seen in the video and arrested a suspect. The shooting was considered to be drug-related, police said.
Yerevan/Mediamax/. OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Harlem Desir raised concerns about the planned amendments to the country’s Freedom of Information Law during his visit to Armenia.
“The discussions and process aimed at amending the current legislation need to be transparent and inclusive to ensure that all potential consequences are foreseen and can be properly addressed before adoption. Upholding public access to information with a very narrow system of exceptions in accordance with international standards, and ensuring that investigative journalism is not hampered, is crucial,” reads Desir’s statement.
OSCE Representative underlined the need to continue the fruitful co-operation between his office and Armenia to promote the freedom of the media.
Harlem Desir also emphasized the need to ensure safe working conditions for journalists in Armenia and referred to cases of obstruction of the professional activities of media workers, especially while covering public events.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) --The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected Arkansas' request to lift a stay that would have allowed the state to conduct its first execution in nearly a dozen years.
Justices turned down Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge's request to vacate a stay for Don Davis, who was set to die Monday night by lethal injection. It's the second time in seven years that Davis has come within hours of execution before courts intervened.
Arkansas had planned to execute eight inmates before the end of April, when one of its lethal injection drugs expires.
BUTCH COMEGYS / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Flowers remain as part of a memorial in front of Weis Market on Monday evening in Eaton Twp., in memory of the three employees who were killed last week by a co-worker who later killed himself. TUNKHANNOCK - Flowers, candles and notes, a memorial for the fallen, remained in front of the Weis Market along Hunter Highway on Monday night.
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A truck carrying liquid egg yolk overturned on an interstate ramp in Pennsylvania, closing a portion of the highway for some time Tuesday.It happened around 2 p.m.According to State Police, one person was inside the truck and was not injured at the time of the crash.Crews worked to upright the truck and trailer and then an environmental clean-up crew worked on containing and resolving the mess.Officials report that the wreckage and residue was removed by 8:24 p.m.
An FBI raid at an apartment complex in Hollywood led to multiple arrests of people suspected of bank fraud, conspiring to commit bank fraud and aggravated identity theft, officials said. Kareen Wynter reports for the KTLA 5 News at 3 on April 24, 2018.
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BUCYRUS, Ohio – A body has been found in a Bucyrus landfill.
On Tuesday, the Crawford County Sheriff’s office contacted Rumpke Waste & Recycling, the company that owns the landfill, and requested to search the property.
After what Rumpke calls “an extensive search,” a body was found there at around 4:45 p.m.
Other agencies assisted in the search. They include the Morrow County Sheriff’s office, the Mount Gilead and Galion Police Departments and the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation.
The Crawford County Coroner has not yet positively identified the body.
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Jan 2 (Reuters) - Banco BPM:
* Shares in the newly merged bank close up 9 percent on first day of trading
* Italy's banking index closes up 2.25 percent
Moline police are scheduled to hold an information meeting tomorrow to discuss traffic for two big events scheduled for this weekend.
The Microbrew Races are set to kick off at 4 and 5:15. The Tim McGraw and Faith Hill concert will be at the iWireless Center at 7:30.
You can see the iWireless Center and the starting line for the races in the provided map.
KWQC plans to be at the meeting tomorrow to see how the city plans to deal with the congestion.
Stay tuned for updates on air and our website.
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Younger People With Dementia (Berkshire) provide workshops and one-to-one support to those with young onset dementia. Workshops provided include a choir, cycling, running, katakanuing, art, walking, gardening, furniture restoration and drama. New workshops are continually added to meet the interests of those with young onset dementia. The one-to-one support is tailored to the interests of the individual and can for example include shopping, bowling, swimming or dog walking. An education course is also provided to those with young onset dementia and their family and carers.
An American man was arrested after the mock improvised explosive device stalled a Chicago-bound flight at Toronto's Pearson International Airport on April 6. U.S. citizen Joseph Galaska, 58, was charged after a security breach at Canada's busiest airport that caused lengthy delays for a group of passengers. U.S. customs officials have released a photo of a mock improvised explosive device that led to delays at Toronto's Pearson International Airport when it was found in a passenger's luggage earlier this month.
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Jose Altuve belted 3 HRs in a win for the Astros.
“It’s a bad time to suck.”
The Wild lost their opener but did get this amazing save from Devan Dubnyk!
Brady threw a pick!
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Cam Newton is sorry.
TMZ.com has a new report up about the current health of WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair after Flair was hospitalized and placed in an intensive care unit over the weekend for a heart issue.
Ric Flair is in a medically induced coma and is preparing for surgery … a rep for the WWE tells TMZ Sports.
The 68-year-old wrestling icon was admitted to the hospital early Saturday morning and the situation has gotten more serious.
We’re told Flair is set to undergo a procedure momentarily, though we’re not being told what the procedure is … though Pro Wrestling Sheet is reporting that it’s a heart related issue.
Flair’s rep had previously asked for thoughts and prayers for the Nature Boy.
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Deputies investigating armed robbery in Lafourche Parish
RACELAND- Authorities are offering a reward for information leading to the arrest of multiple suspects responsible for an armed robbery in Raceland.
Deputies responded to a report of an armed robbery just before 3:30 a.m. Tuesday in the 400 block of St. Ann Street. According to a release, four men entered the home and at least one of them was armed with a gun.
Three of the men were wearing all black, while the fourth was seen wearing a green jacket. Authorities say the men stole cash and the victim's cell phone.
Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact authorities.
MOSCOW — Russia's main intelligence agency says it has foiled a plot led by two Soviet-born militants fighting for the Islamic State group in Syria.
The FSB said in a statement on Monday it arrested four people suspected of plotting a series of attacks, two of whom were supposed to blow themselves up on Moscow's transit system and in a shop. The FSB said they discovered a lab outside Moscow where improvised explosive devices were made.
The intelligence agency said the attacks were directed by two senior militants who fight on the side of IS in Syria and hail from the former Soviet Union.
Banning has sent the Marine League baseball race into a three-way tie for first place after holding on for a 5-4 victory over Carson on Tuesday. The Pilots (4-1), Carson (4-1) and San Pedro (4-1) are deadlocked.
Banning opened a 5-0 lead, keyed by a three-run home run from sophomore Gabriel Gonzalez. Derek Chavez got the final two outs to earn his seventh save. Banning and Carson will play again Thursday at Carson.
Tommy Wilcox of Corona del Mar threw his fourth consecutive shutout in a 2-0 win over Northwood. His scoreless innings streak is at 31 innings.
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* G1 Therapeutics Inc files for IPO of up to $115 million
* G1 Therapeutics Inc says it has applied to list its common stock on Nasdaq under the symbol “GTHX”
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A judge says a southeast Missouri man convicted of murder for the 2000 killing of a woman should be exonerated.
The Southeast Missourian reports that Judge Darrell Missey issued his report Friday in the case of David Robinson, who was convicted of first-degree murder in the shooting death of Sheila Box in Sikeston. The judge was appointed by the Missouri Supreme Court to make a recommendation as part of the high court’s review of Robinson’s conviction. It’s unclear how long it will take the Supreme Court to rule.
The judge says police and a former assistant attorney general who tried the case “knowingly presented false testimony” and “failed to take any steps to correct that false testimony.”
Robinson is serving a life sentence, although another man has since confessed to the killing, and two witnesses have recanted. No physical evidence ties Robinson to the murder. Robinson says he was framed.
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FAISALABAD: Two people were killed when a tractor-trolley they were traveling in turned turtle near Aminpur bypass here on Monday morning.
Police said overspeeding caused the incident that left two killed.
The killed were identified as Muzaffar Khan and Soobay Khan.
Delhi: Addressing the nation on the eve of Independence Day President Ram Nath Kovind said that people of India were indebted to those who laid down there lives for the sake of a free nation.
Here are the live updates:
- I congratulate the nation on the eve of Independence Day.
- It is time that we must take inspiration from those who gave their lives for the nation and move forward.
Travis Air Force Base near Sacramento was on lockdown Wednesday afternoon after reports of an active shooter. Officials said no shooter was found.The base issued a security alert shortly after 3:30 p.m. Wednesday asking people to shelter in place and to lock doors and windows.Base officials had asked on Facebook for the public to stay away to ensure emergency responders can do their work.The lockdown was on the same day that the base had been conducting security lockdown exercises, but officials said the incident was real and not part of the drill.No injuries were reported.
Australia will play Germany in the opening round of the Davis Cup World Group on hard court in Brisbane in February, organisers said yesterday.
The tie is expected to pit two of the world's leading young players against each other - Australia's Nick Kyrgios and Germany's Alexander Zverev.
"Our tie against Germany will be no mean feat and the boys will need to be in their very best form," Australia captain Lleyton Hewitt said.
VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. - The investigation continues into what happened to a Volusia County couple found dead along Interstate 4.
Daniel Kelsey, 32, and his wife, Heather Kelsey, 30, were discovered outside their vehicle about 2 a.m. Saturday at mile marker 122. A trooper with the Florida Highway Patrol found them while checking on the vehicle because it had its hazard lights on.
The couple’s three children, ages 8 months to 4 years old were inside the vehicle, unharmed.
Investigators with the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office told Channel 9’s Cierra Putman that they won’t know more about their deaths until after the autopsy. Deputies said there were no obvious signs of foul play.
Friends described the couple as sweet, loving and dedicated parents.
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Baker Mayfield of Oklahoma won the 83rd Heisman Trophy in one of the most lopsided votes in in the history of the award.
Some notable facts and numbers about Mayfield’s victory:
— Sixth Oklahoma player to win the award, joining Billy Vessels (1952), Steve Owens (1969), Billy Sims (1978), Jason White (2003) and Sam Bradford (2008).
— Six Heisman trophies for Oklahoma trails only Notre Dame, Ohio State and Southern California. Each have seven, though USC’s Reggie Bush later had his victory vacated for NCAA rules violations.
— First senior to win the Heisman since Troy Smith of Ohio State in 2006.
— Seventh player to finish in the top five of Heisman voting three times, and first since Herschel Walker, who won the award in 1982. Mayfield was fourth in 2015 and third in 2016.
— 732 first-place votes received, fifth most in Heisman history.
— 86 per cent of total possible points received, third highest percentage in Heisman history behind Smith (91.63) and Oregon Marcus Mariota (90.92) in 2014.
The Oconee County Sheriff's Office needs your help to identify two suspects involved in a shoplifting incident in Seneca earlier this month. According to deputies, an employee of the store reported that a male and female concealed items in their bags.
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WASHINGTON, April 20 The U.S. Federal Communications Commission voted 2-1 on Thursday to reverse a 2016 decision that limits the number of television stations some broadcasters can buy.
The decision could lead to a possible acquisition by Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc of Tribune Media Co , some Democrats in Congress said. FCC Chairman Ajit Pai said he plans to take a new look at the current overall limit on companies owning stations serving no more than 39 percent of U.S. television households. (Reporting by David Shepardson; Editing by Jonathan Oatis)
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The Greendale Community Theatre (GCT) invites you on a thought provoking journey that considers the lives we lead versus the lives we might have led with If/Then, a contemporary Broadway musical about starting over in New York City.
Choice, fate and the promise of a fresh start pair with unforgettable songs and a deeply moving story by the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning creators of Next to Normal to create a fascinating, ambitious and original musical experience. If/Then simultaneously follows one woman's two possible life paths, painting a deeply moving portrait between what is what could be.
If/Then takes place in Greendale High School’s Reiman Family Arts Wing, 6801 Southway, Greendale. Performance dates are July 20, 21, 22 & 27, 28, 29. All performances are at 7:30 p.m.
Bryant went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and two runs scored during Monday's win over Cincinnati.
While this was just the fourth home run since the All-Star break for Bryant, it was also his second in consecutive games, and he might finally be past the finger sprain he suffered July 19. It'll take a huge stretch drive to match last season's numbers, but Bryant is still posting excellent fantasy marks with a .296/.407/.539 slash line, 22 homers, 54 RBI and 77 runs for the campaign.
Founded in 1998, Philly Pretzel Factory has become a premier pretzel bakery shop.The menu offers include pretzel twists, mini pretzels, pretzel dogs and cheese steak pretzels.The Philly Pretzel Factory is celebrating the Super Bowl and Tom Baker demonstrated on ABC7 with some fun shapes of pretzels and many different party platters.For more information, visit www.phillypretzelfactory.com
Alabama running back Bo Scarbrough rushed for a career-high 180 yards and two touchdowns in Saturday’s College Football Playoff semifinal game win Saturday over Washington at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta.
LAS VEGAS (AP) - The new chairman and CEO of the Motion Picture Association of America says he is optimistic about the movie and theatrical exhibition business.
Rivkin and John Fithian, the president and CEO of the National Association of Theater Owners delivered a state of the industry speech Tuesday morning at the annual CinemaCon convention in Las Vegas addressing concerns like waning audiences and increased competition from streaming.
Both stressed that there are ups and downs every year and that theaters will continue to survive.
CinemaCon is an annual gathering of theater owners and exhibitors, during which they get a look upcoming films from major Hollywood studios and a preview of some of the latest and greatest in theatrical technologies and even concession options.
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WASHINGTON — Federal health officials are cracking down on underage use of a popular e-cigarette brand following months of complaints from parents, politicians and school administrators.
The Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday it has issued warnings to 40 retail and online stores as part of a nationwide operation against illegal sales of Juul (JOO’-uhl) to children.
Like other e-cigarettes, Juul is an electronic device that vaporizes liquid nicotine into an inhalable vapour.
Thanks in part to its resemblance to a small computer flash drive, Juul has become popular with some teenagers as a discrete way to vape at school and in public.
As part of the FDA initiative, regulators are asking Juul Labs to turn over documents about the design and marketing of its devices.
The San Francisco-based company says it monitors retailers to ensure they are following the law.
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The holiday season, for many families, is a time for travel. Some families pack their bags and head to warmer climates. Disney is a popular choice this time of year. We are joined by travel expert Callie Enright. Callie has plenty of tips on how to get the most of your Disney adventure.
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Jack Flynn of South Salem, N.Y. and his dog Joy did their own New Year’s Day plunge at Compo Beach today. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) J.C. Martin for WestportNow.com
For all of us die-hard "Game Of Thrones" fans, this Sunday is a sad one. The season four finale is upon us, and while it's rumored to be the best yet , Sundays without GoT are no Sundays at all. While the men of GoT are badass in their own right, from Jon Snow's daring adventures beyond the wall to Tyrion Lannister's perpetual wit (seriously, if Tyrion dies I will riot), it's the ladies who kick some serious ass -- and they don't even need a sword to do it. And although not all of the female characters are beloved (Cersei Lannister better get the "Red Wedding" treatment pronto), there's no denying that they're all impressively fierce. In honor of these killer female characters, we've put together a list of 12 times the ladies of "Game Of Thrones" were way fiercer than the men over the past four seasons:
The Columbia Fire Department says a house fire on Willow Hurst Ct. is now under control and released the cause of the fire.
The fire was contained on the second floor of the home and was caused by a child playing with a lighter. The fire caused $85,000 in damages.
There were no injuries from the fire, but five people, including three children, are displaced. The Red Cross is assisting them.
FINALUPDATE: estimated damages $85K as the result of the fire investigation #TheCFD determined the cause of Fire was a child was playing with a lighter #scnews #mediaupdate — Columbia Fire (@ColaFire) December 11, 2017
UPDATE: scene under control no injuries reported quick knockdown crews contained fire to 2nd floor fire under investigation smoke/water damage throughout 2 adults 3 children displaced @RedCrossSC assisting #scnews pic.twitter.com/Svnd9LgQzs — Columbia Fire (@ColaFire) December 11, 2017
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One person received minor injuries after a vehicle crashed through a Sioux City business Wednesday morning.
Sioux City Police and Sioux City Fire Rescue were called to 3404 Highway 75 North at Hitches, Trailers & More shortly before 11 a.m., after a vehicle crashed through the building.
Police say one person inside the business was taken to a local hospital with minor injures, after being struck by a bench hit by the vehicle.
Police say the person was taken to the hospital as a precautionary measure.
The driver of the vehicle was not injured, and will not be issued a citation because the accident occurred on private property.
Police say the driver accidentally accelerated into the building .
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A man wanted in an Iowa murder case has been arrested in International Falls after being denied entry to Canada. U.S. Customs and Border Protection says the 38-year-old man had attempted to enter Canada at Fort Frances, but was returned to the U.S. When he tried to re-enter the U.S. at the International Falls Port of Entry, authorities found he was the subject arrest warrant.
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Marshall wants to return to Jets after 'frustrating' season
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FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- Brandon Marshall says this was his "most frustrating year" as an NFL player, with losses, injuries and in-fighting marring the New York Jets' season.
Despite that, the 32-year-old wide receiver said Monday that he wants to play next season - and hopes it's with the Jets.
Marshall's future with the franchise is uncertain since he is due $7.5 million next season and the team can save the entire amount on the salary cap if it cuts him. He is one of a handful of veterans who could be salary-cap casualties during the offseason, but Marshall indicated he would accept a pay cut to return to the Jets.
Marshall was inactive Sunday against Buffalo with a hip injury but played through a sprained knee ligament and sprained foot for most of the season.
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Police in Streetsboro said officers were called to a home at around 9.30pm local time on Monday.
The 13-year-old has been charged with aggravated murder in Portage County Juvenile Court, police said.
The gun used in the incident was stolen from his grandfather's home, officers added.
Police have not said what prompted the teenager to shoot his brother.
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The second Wednesday of every month 5-7pm is Free Wine Tasting Wednesday & Pairings.
At each event you’ll have a welcome cocktail, taste at least 4 different French wines and see how they differ along and with the variety of pairings from our kitchen. There is also a chance to vote for your favorite wine. The winner will be available at La Cour the following month!
October 11 5-7pm
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When the Great Outdoors comes inside I hate to think that I am getting used to these sort indoor animal invasions. Check out this story on dailyworld.com: http://www.dailyworld.com/story/news/2017/06/14/when-great-outdoors-comes-inside/382980001/ You never know what is going to greet you when you return home in the afternoon.
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Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp took a noticeable step back from responsibility for Philippe Coutinho’s future over the weekend.
The Reds boss has been vociferous in his claims that the Brazil international is not for sale, while reports suggested the German was the biggest stumbling block in negotiations between Liverpool and Coutinho’s suitors Barcelona.
But after Coutinho’s family briefed that there are long-standing problems between the attacking midfielder and Klopp, and the player submitted a transfer request, there was a distinct change of tone.
Klopp told his press conference after the draw with Watford that the board will decide on Coutinho’s future.
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On Tuesday’s Gist, Donald Trump’s win has inspired a whole bunch of down-ballot Republicans, and boy, are they lame.
What is retroactive classification, and is it going to get former FBI Director James Comey in trouble? Bradley P. Moss specializes in litigation related to security clearance law. He explains why Comey may need to worry about prosecution for leaking government secrets. Moss is the deputy executive director of the James Madison Project to promote government accountability and reduction of secrecy.
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The #MeToo movement has shed a whole new light on a subject discussed for centuries, but has never reached the level of conversation being discussed today.
Sexual harassment claims continue to topple icons of the business, entertainment and political world with some of those icons declaring they were unaware their actions could be considered sexual harassment.
The focus has once again turned to sexual harassment in the workplace and employers and employees need to continue to be aware of what's today considered sexual harassment before an unsuspecting law suit is filed.
Recognizing the importance of this issue, the Carson City Chamber has asked and Diana Albinano and Nicole Andazola of the human resources firm, Solutions at Work, to present a sexual harassment primer, "Can't Say That! Can't Touch That!"
The topical discussion will be the focus of the Chamber Soup's On! luncheon at the Gold Dust West on Thursday beginning at 11:15 a.m. Cost is $16 for the meal. Must RSVP by today at 882-1565.
Laurie Cardoza-Moore, president of the Tennessee-based Proclaiming Justice to the Nations led a protest outside Roger Waters’s concert on Sunday night in Nashville. Dozens of Jews, Christians and other people of conscience stood outside the arena holding placards in support of Israel and against Waters's anti-Semitism. They were thanked by many concert-goers who had no idea that Waters had become the global ambassador of the Boycott, Divest and Sanctions movement against the modern Jewish state.
Cardoza-Moore said, "We sent a clear message to Roger Waters, that his anti-Semitism will not go unchallenged."
HYDERABAD: The Hyderabad metro staff who were terminated from their station assistant jobs have been reinstated effective from Saturday. As many as 100 youths working as station assistants were terminated from service on Thursday evening without notice. “We had a meeting with TRIG managing director who assured us that we can get back on duty from Sunday and that our jobs are secure at least for the next three months,” said Kiran SA, one of the station assistant who was terminated from service.
“We have been promised that we will be given the positions of ticket sellers at the counters once the new metro lines open,” he added. The Hyderabad metro employs 300 station assistants to manage the crowd. “We took a video of the interaction with TRIG as we do not trust them. If they don’t keep their word we will use it to press charges,” said Hareesh Kumar, an employee.
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Reggie Bush didn’t want this kind of history.
The Buffalo Bills running back set an NFL record by becoming the first rusher ever to finish the season with negative yards on the ground with at least 10 carries. Bush headed into the final game with -3 yards on the season, needing just a precious three to finish the season in the black.
He got zero rushes in the game. That was that.
He finished the year with 12 carries for -3 yards and a long of 5.
Bush was expected to make an impact with the Bills this season, but saw himself become the odd man out of a crowded backfield which included LeSean McCoy and Mike Gillislee. Bush did find more success in the passing game this year, as he finished with 7 grabs for 90 yards on the season.
What’s most strange about the season is that despite his negative yardage, he did finish with a touchdown run.
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Ed Sheeran will bring his unique brand of music to Austin City Limits to kick off the show’s 43rd season on PBS, on Oct. 7.
Related: Ed Sheeran’s Girlfriend Cherry Inspired ‘Perfect’
Today Sheeran shared the performance of his hit single “Shape of You” from the program.
The Pretenders, Zac Brown Band, Angel Olsen and Benjamin Booker, Miranda Lambert and Norah Jones are also slated to take the ACL stage in this season.
Check out “Shape of You” below.
WARSAW, March 29 Griffin Premium RE, part of Poland-focused Griffin Real Estate, said on Wednesday it set the final price in its initial public offering (IPO) at 5.7 zlotys per share, which values the offer at 508 million zlotys ($129.42 million).
This confirms Reuters report on Tuesday, which said the company has set the final IPO price at the low end of the 5.7-6.5 zlotys range.
Griffin's IPO includes up to 22.2 million of new shares, from which it will raise 126.5 million zlotys and 59.1 million of existing shares being sold by entities indirectly controlled by Oaktree Capital Group LLC fund.
In addition, the existing shareholders have decided to sell up to 7.9 million of shares in the over-allotment option.
Griffin Premium plans to debut on the Warsaw bourse in April. ($1 = 3.9252 zlotys) (Reporting by Agnieszka Barteczko; Editing by Marcin Goclowski)
ACICO commences dividend distribution effective April 20, 2017 (KSE) Date: 16 Apr 2017 ACICO Industries Co commences, effective April 20, 2017, distribution of 15 Fils cash dividends per share over registered shareholders as of April 6, 2017 at Kuwait Clearing Company.
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Twenty thousand Iranian special police forces will be providing security on the day of the presidential election in Iran, a police commander has announced.
Hossein Karami, the commander of the Special Units of the Iranian Police Force, said on Monday that efforts had long been underway to ensure that the May 19 polls would be held in an “atmosphere of security and order.”
To that end, 20,000 special police forces would be deployed across the country within the framework of the Zafar Operational Base on Election Day, according to Karami.
He said the Base’s capacity in terms of personnel and matériel had been expanded threefold as part of the efforts to provide security on Election Day.
Iran will be holding its 12th presidential election on May 19. Elections for the 5th City and Village Councils will also be held on the same day.
A motorcyclist from San Diego was killed in a crash near Old Julian Highway and Vista Ramona Road Sunday.
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A motorcyclist from San Diego was killed in a crash near Old Julian Highway and Vista Ramona Road Sunday.
A motorcyclist from San Diego was killed in a crash near Old Julian Highway and Vista Ramona Road Sunday. (Sentinel file photo)
Two minutes later, he charged into the area and collided with Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti. Ronaldo went down hoping for a penalty. Instead, referee De Burgos Bengoetxea showed Ronaldo a second yellow for diving and sent him off.
Hurricane Maria slams Caribbean as ‘potentially catastrophic’ Category 5 storm
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Hurricane Maria slammed the Caribbean Monday night as a quickly intensifying Category 5 storm, which the National Hurricane Center warned was “potentially catastrophic.”
The eye wall of the storm was moving onshore over Dominica, packing 160-mph winds. Forecasters say the hurricane will likely travel over the Leeward Islands and the extreme northeast Caribbean through Monday night and Tuesday.
A hurricane warning has been issued for Puerto Rico, Culebra and Vieques, in addition to previous warnings in effect for Guadeloupe, Dominica, St. Kitts, Nevis and Montserrat, Martinique, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the British Virgin Islands. – READ MORE
DHADING: Areas in the rural northern part of the district have received snowfall and hailstorm.
Locals said that snowfall started following a hailstorm on Sunday afternoon. Hailstorm and snowfall have lashed out settlements in northern Tilping, Sertung, Ri, Lapa, Satyadevi, Jharlang and Darkha VDCs of the district.
Earthquake victims living in temporary shelters are the most hit by the snowfall and the hailstorm.
Mercury has dropped sharply after snowfall in highlands, said local Singam Tamang of Sertung-1, Borang.
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Its revenues increased marginally last year to reach 206 million euros, from 205.9 million euros in 2016.
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There were no injuries after firefighters battled a chimney fire in Kenninghall on Sunday afternoon.
It happened in West Church Street, shortly after 4.30pm.
One fire crew from Attleborough was in attendance and arrived at the scene by 4.50pm. They used chimney equipment and a thermal imaging camera, and had it under control by 5.37pm.
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. - Southfield police handled a barricaded situation Saturday at Kingswood Place Condominiums.
Police said they responded at 9 a.m. to a home in the 19000 block of Raleigh Circle S. after reports that a bullet hole was found. Officers traced the apparent trajectory path to a condo across the street.
Police discovered multiple bullet holes exiting the home across the street. A witness told police that a man and woman, believed to be residents at the home, arrived at about 8:30 a.m. and were inside the home. Police were unable to contact the pair.
A woman was seen leaving the condo and was detained, police said. The woman told police that she was a resident and her 33-year-old boyfriend was inside. Police attempted to contact the man and contacted his family members but were unable to get him to exit the home.
They were finally able to get the man.
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The 28-year-old beat Willie Monroe Jr at the Copper Box in London back in September although he failed to get the knockout he had hoped for.
The bout took place on the same night as Gennady Golovkin’s super-fight with Canelo Alvarez - Saunders has the only belt in the division that does not belong to GGG - but the Brit could not stop Monroe Jr to announce himself as the obvious next man to fight the Kazakh.
Lemieux meanwhile has already faced Golovkin, putting his IBF strap on the line back in 2015 and losing by knockout in the eighth round.
But the defeat remains his only one since 2011 and the Montreal native is expected to test Saunders to his limits in his hometown.
Regina police say they seized a number of prohibited weapons after they were called to a home about a threat on Sunday. Regina police say a call about a female being threatened with bear spray led to the seizure of a variety of prohibited weapons on Sunday.
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The sounds of gospel music filled the halls of New Horizon Church International, all for a very good cause this Sunday. More than 200 people came to a concert to support the Jackson Police Department.
Organizers say the proceeds will help Jackson police officers who are out sick or on leave. We're told anywhere from eight to twelve officers currently fall into that category.
Detective Sammie Neal says they just want to do everything they can to help.
"I'm with the Jackson Police Officers Union Association, along with the organizers of this right here, that we're going to assimilate this to each family and everything. I'm not a part of that, but we're going to make sure that each family gets a benefit for this right here," said Detective Neal.
If you missed the concert but still want to donate to these families, you can call 601-960-1298, or call JPD and ask for "Neal".
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Outside of a few rare cases, one of the keys to building a strong blogging platform is being able to maintain a certain sense of credibility in your chosen niche. To do that, you need a variety of skills and experiences on display, the sum of which must lead to authority. Though authority is often given, it must first be claimed, taken if you will.
Earlier today in my post about the Celtics alleged pursuit of Lou Williams and Tyreke Evans, I wondered how Boston’s long term plans for Marcus Smart might impact the trade deadline.
It appears we have some clarity from Woj(via Amico Hoops)
ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski appeared on a podcast with cap insider Bobby Marks and said Smart could be moved if the Celtics are able to acquire a first-rounder while not having to take back any money. “You talk about Marcus Smart, he’s a player that’s available for a first-round pick. If a team was willing to give Boston a first, Boston would look at,” Wojnarowski said. “If they didn’t have to take back a lot of money going out in the future. He’s restricted this summer, you don’t know what it will cost to keep him.”
Feeling very conflicted right now. Watching Marcus has been a wild ride over the last four seasons. The best I can do is say, “In Danny, I trust.”
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President Trump Sexual Assault Accusers Demand Investigation by Congress
President Trump's Sexual Assault Accusers Ask For Congress Investigation into Misconduct
Three women accusing President Donald Trump of sexual misconduct are demanding Congress investigate their claims.
Jessica Leeds, Samantha Holvey and Rachel Cooks held a press conference in L.A. Monday -- detailing their alleged experiences with Trump -- and asked Congress take a closer look into their claims.
Among the allegations -- Cooks says Trump forcibly kissed her in 2005, and Leeds claims Trump grabbed her breasts and tried putting his hand up her skirt during a flight to NYC more than 3 decades ago.
The news conference comes one day after U.S. ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley said anyone claiming they're victims of sexual misconduct should be heard.
The White House calls the allegations absurd and false.
(Reuters) - Oil and gas producer Oasis Petroleum Inc (OAS.N) said it would buy more acreage in the Delaware Basin from privately-held Forge Energy LLC for about $946 million in cash and stock, boosting its presence in the top U.S. oil field.
The company also said that it was divesting non-core assets in Williston Basin for up to $500 million in 2018.
The deal to buy 20,300 acres, which produced about 3,500 barrels of oil equivalent per day (BOEPD) in November, will help more than double Oasis’s core net inventory, the company said in a statement.
Oasis said it expected to drill 16 to 20 wells in the new acreage and complete six to eight wells with a capital program of about $100 million in 2018.
It also raised its 2017 production forecast to a range of 71,000 to 73,000 BOEPD from a range of 69,000 to 72,000 BOEPD estimated previously.
Inglewood’s City Council will vote Thursday on an exclusive negotiating agreement with a Clippers-controlled company to use city-owned land to build an arena for the team, according to a copy of the agreement.
The 22 acres where the 18,000- to 20,000-seat arena would be built are across the street from the 298-acre site where Rams owner Stan Kroenke is building a stadium that will house his team and the Chargers.
The Rams aren’t involved in the Clippers’ arena project, according to a person with direct knowledge of the situation.
The agreement between the Clippers-controlled company and Inglewood will run for 36 months, giving the team time to complete lengthy environmental reviews. The city will receive $1.5-million to defray costs associated with the effort.
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Palmer Trinity School (PTS) recently conducted its signature annual International Festival. Now in its 18th year, the event celebrated South Florida’s multicultural community with games, vendors, creative art activities, live music, dance performances, and more than 30 unique food booths.
Almost 2,000 people attended this year’s PTS International Festival. The fundraising event helped raise more than $25,000 in support of Palmer Trinity School’s global sustainability and environmental initiatives.
For more information about Palmer Trinity School, visit www.palmertrinity.org.
A slew of personnel changes have been made at COX RADIO/TAMPA. Top 40 WPOI (HOT 101) APD/MD/middays PHOEBE assumes the same duties at AC WWRM (MAGIC 949). Filling in HOT 101.5’s midday vacancy will be HOLLY O’CONNOR, who will continue her morning co-host gig as well. Also at HOT 101.5, part-timer DANNY SERRANO takes on the night shift and HAY J will handle weekends.
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President Donald Trump, left, welcomes Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the White House in Washington, D.C., on May 16, 2017. The independent, bipartisan U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom said it ‘strongly condemns’ an indictment that charges Christian Pastor Andrew Brunson of Black Mountain with ‘leadership in a terrorist organization.’ The Trump administration should redouble ‘its ongoing efforts’ to secure Brunson’s release, the commission said. * Xinhua TNS
The vast majority of Earth’s carbon is stored in the planet’s interior. This buried carbon is not isolated from the surface over geologic timescales, however; some of it is released back into the atmosphere as carbon dioxide and other gases when volcanic eruptions occur above subduction zones or island arcs.
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Jaguars have signed Tommy Bohanon, giving them a fullback on their roster for the first time in three years.
The Jaguars, who are expected to be more committed to the ground game under new coach Doug Marrone, opted not to carry a blocking back the past two seasons. They instead used tight ends and extra linemen in short-yardage and goal-line situations.
Jacksonville also signed receiver Larry Pinkard on Monday, the first day of the team's off-season program.
Bohanon was a seventh-round pick by the New York Jets in 2013. He started 14 games in three seasons with the Jets, totalling 20 carries for 67 yards and 17 receptions for 155 yards.
Pinkard signed as an undrafted rookie with Green Bay in 2015.
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A man accused of killing a Google employee near her mother's Massachusetts home last summer is due in court.
Angelo Colon-Ortiz will be arraigned Tuesday in Leominster (LEH'-mihn-stur) District Court on assault with intent to rape and other charges in the death of Vanessa Marcotte on Aug. 7.
The body of the 27-year-old New York resident and account manager for Google was found in the woods after she didn't return from a run in Princeton, a small town about 40 miles (64 kilometers) west of Boston.
Authorities say Marcotte fought her attacker and DNA taken from her hands helped solve the case.
They say Colon-Ortiz, a Worcester resident, had been working in the area at the time. He's been in custody since his Friday arrest. It's unclear if he has a lawyer.
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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Buffalo Police have arrested two people in connection with a fatal beating of a female on Niagara Street near Massachusetts earlier this month.
The beating occurred Aug. 1.
Arrested were Freddie Cortez and Michelis Romero.
Both suspects have been charged with second degree manslaughter.
The victim, Jessica Garcia, was taken to the hospital and died of her injuries the next day.
BREAKING: BPD arrest 2 people in connection with August 1st fatal beating of a female on Niagara Street. — Buffalo Police Dept (@BPDAlerts) August 15, 2017
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Jim Jefferies has firmly established himself as one of the most popular and respected comedians of his generation, with a controversial and belief-challenging standup style that continues to surprise and entertain audiences across the globe. Jefferies is currently at work on Freedumb, his fifth major standup special in seven years.
Freedumb will be Jefferies’ second special to air on Netflix after the huge success of Jim Jefferies: BARE, which Uproxx called one of “the 15 best stand-up specials on Netflix.” In BARE, Jefferies delivered a now iconic set that focused on guns and gun control in the United States.
Jefferies burst on to the scene in the US after his popular debut HBO special I Swear to God. His additional successful comedy specials include Contraband, Alcoholocaust, and Fully Functional.
I had so much fun reading at Keller Elementary School in Colorado Springs! I got to sit in the "big red chair" and read to an adorable kindergarten class.
I had a few Dr. Seuss books to choose from, and I decided on "Hop on Pop." I hadn't read that one before, and it looked easy enough.
The book was fun, cute and silly... but of course, at the end Dr. Seuss threw in some "big" words I was not expecting. Thanks for that!
Afterward, the kids asked me some questions about working in news, including- is it hard? I said reading is such a big part of my job and I love it!
Another student asked why reporters have to stand in the cold and snow to tell weather stories. (That's something reporters often wonder as well. Haha!) I said- so that we can show you what's happening outside, when you want to stay inside!
I had such a great time! It was my first time reading at a school since moving to Colorado and was so excited since it is something I loved doing back in Las Vegas as well.
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He was preceded in death by his wife Iris and his parents Adolph and Mary Porenta.Funeral services will be held atat Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way, Rock Springs . A viewing will be one hour prior to the services at the funeral home.
A "dust delay" interrupted a Little League baseball game in Illinois.
A local firefighter captured video of swirling wind creating a mini-tornado called a "dust devil" during the May 26 game in Libertyville, northwest of Chicago.
It wasn't strong enough to chase players from the diamond or send fans running for cover.
He’s been in the Marines for 16 years, he said. Because of deployments overseas, naturalizing took a long time. “I’ve been defending this country for some time, and it’s great to finally be a citizen,” Dominguez Garcia said. “For me and my family, it’s a dream come true.”
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Now, it’s time for the luxury project, “Luxurious project of the year- Gurugram” goes to “Samsara” by Adani Realty. The group has delivered several luxury projects to fulfil dreams of a home buyer.
The award was collected by Mr. Atharv Parekh from Dr. Hiranandani.
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Clay County, KY - A Boil Water Advisory is in effect for the customers of North Manchester Water Association on Chicken Branch only , effective Thursday, October 5th until further notice.
This advisory will remain in effect until test results have shown the water to be of acceptable quality. Consumers should flush their own plumbing when service is restored.
The potential exists for bacteriological contamination of the water supply; therefore, this boil water advisory has been issued as a precautionary measure. Until further notice, boil all water used for drinking and cooking by bringing the water to a rolling boil for three minutes before using.
The undisputed king of Fantasy Premier League struck once again at the weekend with a four-goal haul for Liverpool against Watford.
Mohamed Salah has been a revelation this season, and he rightly remains at the top of the FPL form charts, but he's not the only star enjoying a hot streak.
Manchester City are cantering to the Premier League title with David Silva stepping up in recent weeks to add more fuel to their fire.
The Spanish midfielder has racked up three goals and an assist in his trio of games since returning to the team.
Tottenham and Manchester United are represented by their own form players, while Cenk Tosun has stepped up to lead Everton from the front.
Take a look through the gallery to reveal the top in-form Fantasy Premier League players going into Gameweek 32.
Actress Natasha Thahane recently celebrated a major milestone in her life, when she graduated from the New York Film Academy.
Veteran actor Dr John Kani and Atandwa Kani were at the ceremony to support Natasha who spent the last year in New York hard at work on her studies.
Speaking about the special occasion on Instagram, Natasha said it took a village to raise a child.
She also shared some pearls of wisdom that Dr Kani gave to her.
"Be very patient with yourself. Take your time but don’t waste your time," Dr Kani told Natasha.
(WTNH)–We had some high school girls’ basketball action on Tuesday night. Newington and Wethersield doing battle.
Freshman Nicole Gwynn had 16 to help keep Wethersfield in it. She’s got some moves, like her dad former UConn star John Gwynn.
Newington used a big second half, including this third quarter buzzer beater. That’s Ashanti Frazier for three.
Newington wins it, 46-33.
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LEAVENWORTH, Kan. (AP) — The man who killed a Kansas City, Kansas, police detective last year was sentenced to more time in prison for crimes he committed in another county the same day.
The Kansas City Star reports 30-year-old Curtis Ayers was sentenced Thursday to 19 years and five months for carjacking and robbery.
Ayers is already serving a life sentence for the shooting death of Detective Brad Lancaster on May 19, 2016, near the Kansas Speedway.
After the shooting, Ayers fled and committed several other crimes, including entering a home in Basehor in Leavenworth County and stealing a man’s car at gunpoint.
He was arrested later that day in Kansas City, Missouri, after a police officer shot Ayers while he was trying another carjacking.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Malaysia's Kuala Lumpur. He will meet Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad today. pic.twitter.com/zsvds1Z6Wc
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RUSSELLVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) –The Morristown Police Department arrested a homeless man after an armed robbery at a pharmacy in Russellville.
Ben Brooks, 39, was arrested Friday, according to officers. Police said Brooks is a homeless man from Morristown and charges are pending.
Police said they responded to a report of an armed robbery at East End Pharmacy, located at 5630 E. Andrew Johnson Highway at 12:40 p.m. Friday. Witnesses said a man entered the pharmacy with a handgun and demanded medicine.
Witnesses told officers that the man was wearing a hoodie with a white bandanna covering his face. After getting narcotics, a witness said the man ran west on railroad tracks near the pharmacy.
Officers said they located the suspect’s hoodie and a K-9 officer was able to pick up the suspect’s track. While tracking the suspect, officers said they heard movement in bushes. They found Brooks in the bushes with a handgun and evidence. Brook was taken into custody.
After their talks, the two leaders will watch... . Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May leaves after a cabinet meeting at 10 Downing Street after the general election in London, Monday, June 12, 2017.
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Washington (CNN) Kim Kardashian West will meet with officials, including senior adviser Jared Kushner, at the White House on Wednesday to discuss prison reform, a person familiar with the plans says.
It's not clear if Kardashian West will meet with President Donald Trump.
The entrepreneur and reality television star has advocated for a pardon for a low-level drug offender named Alice Marie Johnson, who has served more than 20 years in prison.
Prison reform has been a key issue for Kushner. Earlier this month, the White House-backed First Step Act, which would expand programs for prisoners and allow for more home confinement, was approved by the House Judiciary Committee.
Kardashian West has said she supported Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton in the 2016 presidential election, but her husband, Kanye West, has signaled his support for Trump.
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The world number 13 had to retire during his third-round match against Horacio Zeballos at Roland Garros after badly twisting his right ankle when he tripped over the covers at the back of the court. Goffin had been hopeful of recovering in time for Wimbledon, where he has reached the fourth round for the last two years.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — New federal data show that black students continue to be expelled and suspended from school much more frequently than their white peers.
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The report released by the Education Department on Tuesday is likely to add to an already tense national debate about what causes such racial disparities. Civil rights groups believe that racial bias is at play and insist that federal protections are necessary. Other experts say that imposing discipline restrictions on schools causes chaos in classrooms.
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos is considering scrapping Obama-era rules that were meant to counter those disparities.
Data shows that while black students represented 8 percent of all enrolled students in 2015-2016, they accounted for 25 percent of suspensions. Black girls made up 8 percent of all students and 14 percent of suspensions.
Republican Roy Moore has faced allegations of sexual assault and has made several controversial comments about homosexuality, slavery and President Obama. CNN's Gary Tuchman spoke with Alabamians to see if any of it will impact how they vote.
Mrs. June Ilene Smith, age 77, of Carrollton, Georgia, passed away on Sunday morning, February 12, 2017 at her daughter's home in Sharpsburg. She was born July 19, 1939, in Easthampton, Massachusetts, the daughter of the late Roger Agin and the late Mary Irene Craig Agin.
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The Anchorage-based Tatitlek Corp. announced Dean Clowers was promoted to president Dec. 22, according to a company news release.
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LONDON, June 14 (Reuters) - Tim Farron, the leader of Britain's pro-European Union Liberal Democrat Party, resigned on Wednesday after the party failed to significantly increase its support in last week's election.
Farron had been criticised for running a disappointing campaign and faced repeated questions about his Christian beliefs.
"From the very first day of my leadership, I have faced questions about my Christian faith," Farron said. "I've tried to answer with grace and patience. Sometimes my answers could have been wiser."
The Liberal Democrats won 12 seats in last Thursday's election, up from the eight it won in 2015, but disappointing some party members who expected it to do better as the only party campaigning for another referendum on whether Britain should leave the EU. (Reporting by Kate Holton; editing by Michael Holden)
A fire is burning on Interstate 805 near Mesa College.
The fire was reported at 2:07 p.m. near the Mesa College Drive/Kearny Villa Road exit.
The two right lanes of northbound I-805, south of Mesa College are blocked.
San Diego Fire-Rescue crews estimated the fire at half an acre. Officials said the forward rate of spread had been stopped.
No other information was available.
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Liverpool and Hertha Berlin are set to meet to discuss the future of Brazilian Allan Rodrigues de Souza. The 19-year-old, who was unable to get a work permit after arriving on Merseyside in 2015 was sent to the Bundesliga side last summer who are now believed to be keen to keep hold of him.
Reds boss Jurgen Klopp was impressed with the youngster in training and was disappointed at having to let him leave the club but having now got more first-team experience under his belt in the German capital, The Daily Star believes he may have a case for bringing him back to Anfield.
Hertha Sporting Director Michael Preetz however, told Kicker that he was interested in retaining his services but made the point that they must; “Discuss this with Liverpool”. Rodrigues has only made nine appearances for the club but is highly regarded and is believed to have the potential to be a future star.
Country's largest IT services exporter Tata Consultancy Services share price fell nearly 2 percent after the stock adjusted for bonus share issue.
The board of directors of the company, on April 19, had recommended bonus issue of equity shares in the ratio of one equity share of Re 1 each for every one equity share of Re 1 each held by the shareholders of the company as on the record date.
TCS has fixed record date as June 2 for determining the entitlement of members to receive bonus shares.
The bonus shares, once allotted, will rank pari-passu in all respects with and carry the same rights as the existing equity shares and will be entitled to participate in full in any dividend and other corporate action, recommended and declared after the new equity shares are allotted.
At 10:25 hours IST, the stock price was quoting at Rs 1,744.75, down Rs 14.10, or 0.80 percent on the BSE.
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The creators of the "Jersey Shore" have targeted one of the largest party spots at the Lake of the Ozarks for its newest show.
Doron Ofir Casting and 495 Productions launched a casting call for "Party Cove" on Wednesday.
Show creators are looking for the "most interesting, craziest, hottest, loudest 21+ SUMMER VACATIONERS," according to their Website.
Party Cove is the popular name given to Anderson Hollow Cove.
It has received the attention of Playboy TV, A Current Affair and two episodes in the show Ozark.
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The Trustpower TECT Rescue Helicopter was dispatched on Saturday 9 December just before 2 pm, to a man suffering a medical emergency in Waihau Bay.
The 81-year-old had collapsed and had a brief unconscious episode. He was airlifted to Whakatane Hospital for assessment and treatment.
Philips Search and Rescue Trust (PSRT) is a charitable organisation, operating rescue helicopters throughout the Central North Island. Philips Search and Rescue Trust relies on support from principal sponsors and community donations. Special thanks to Tauranga’s principal sponsor’s, Trustpower and TECT. This crucial financial support ensures our rescue helicopters can continue to bring life-saving equipment, rescue personnel and trauma-trained medics directly to the patient. For further information about PSRT visit our website rescue.org.nz
A man was killed after he was hit by a propane gas truck on Cowpen Road near Summerset Estates shortly after 3 p.m. on Saturday, police said.
According to reports, the man was walking when he was struck by the truck that was delivering gas to a home nearby.
Police did not reveal the man’s identity.
Carlos Lonely takes a moment to talk with Tooele County Sheriff Paul Wimmer and Tooele County Sheriff Lt. Ron Johnson during Coffee with a Cop at Starbucks in Tooele on Wednesday morning.
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Cars for Carers, run by Volunteering Matters in Pembrokeshire, is a voluntary car scheme serving carers in Pembrokeshire. Volunteer drivers using their own cars can take a carer from their home to a destination of their choice within Pembrokeshire, whether it is for a doctor's appointment or to see friends or family, and back home again. A person is allowed one journey per week. Bookings should be made 48 hours in advance.
Huff secured one of three targets for seven yards and added 37 yards on his sole kickoff return in Friday's 23-12 preseason loss to the Bengals.
The speedy third-year man looked good on his one runback but couldn't make much of an impact in the passing game. Huff, Freddie Martino and Bernard Reedy -- the latter two notably having prior experience with head coach Dirk Koetter in Atlanta -- are in a battle for the fifth receiver and kick returner jobs. Reedy was the most accomplished of that trio Friday, but Huff's big-play upside figure to continue affording him plenty of reps in practice and preseason contests.
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A former J.P. Morgan Securities analyst who was found not guilty of participating in an insider trading scheme was found not guilty of further charges in California federal court on double jeopardy defense Monday, according to his attorneys. ...read more
Cubs manager Joe Maddon discusses the outings of Brandon Morrow and Pedro Strop on Monday, March 19, 2018. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune)
PanARMENIAN.Net - A British woman has reportedly been killed while fighting with the Kurdish forces in Syria’s Afrin as the Turkish military entirely seized the city, Al-Masdar News says.
Anna Campbell, 26, was a member of a female Kurdish unit fighting the Turkish military and its proxies in the Kurdish region of Afrin.
According to friends, Campbell was killed during an airstrike conducted by a Turkish warplane.
According to YPJ sources, Campbell’s wish to fight in Afrin was firstly rejected but she was persistent to do so. “She even dyed her hair black so she draws less attention”, the sources added.
Dubbed “Operation Olive Branch”, the Turkish Army, in collaboration with several rebel groups, launched an assault aimed at ousting the Kurdish militants from Afrin.
More than 1,000 of different magnitude were registered within a week in a very small section in western Turkey across from the Greek island of Lesbos, reported the European Seismological Centre (EMSC).
Turkish media referred to the event as a “Seismic storm” and the Mayor of Ankara insisted that authorities check whether there isn’t a “seismic ship” sent to the region by Fethullah Gulen in order to cause a disaster and economic collapse.
EMSC is baffled by the frequency of seismic activities and reported that, since February 6 alone, they have registered:
- 4 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more
- 16 earthquakes of magnitude 4 or more
- 126 earthquakes of magnitude 3 or more
- 967 earthquakes of magnitude 2 or more
SOUTH Korea will push ahead this week with its northern neighbour to prepare for Donald Trump's proposed summit with Kim Jong Un, the first time a sitting US president has ever met with a North Korean supreme leader. While the meeting has been characterised by some as a "Nixon goes to China"
The Washington Post is reporting that President Trump told federal officials to deny Iowa’s request to stabilize the individual health insurance market.
The Washington Post reports Trump became outraged after he read a Wall Street Journal account of what has become called the state’s “stop gap” plan. It’s an attempt to help up to 72,000 Iowans buy individual insurance policies for 2018 through the Affordable Care Act exchange. Trump reportedly directed the federal agency in charge of reviewing the state’s request to tell Iowa no.
Iowa officials say there’s been no denial delivered. The only notice they’ve gotten is that Iowa’s waiver request has been “deemed….complete.” That triggered a required public comment period that ends October 19.
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Dar es Salaam. ACT Wazalendo has suspended intra-party nomination process for aspirants seeking to contest three vacant legislators and six councillorship positions in the by-election planned for January 13 next month,
In her statement to Tanga, Tabora, Ruvuma, Arusha, Iringa, Pwani and Singida regional secretaries, party’s acting secretary general, Ms Dorothy Semu said the decision was reached during the leadership committee meeting.
“The meeting considered many irregularities and suppression of democracy witnessed during the November 26 by-elections. This should be evaluated by the Central Committee," reads part of the letters whose copy was availed to The Citizen.
According to her, following that demand, regions, constituencies and wards expected to participate in the January elections have been directed to halt nomination processes.
Randall County officials are asking for the public's help locating a man wanted for violating his probation for assault.
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Dakota James Shannon is wanted by Randall County officials on a felony probation violation for assault of a family/household member by impeding their breath or circulation.
Shannon is also wanted on a felony bond forfeiture for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
He is described as 6-foot-1, 170 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes.
If you know where he may be, call the Randall County Sheriff's Office at (806) 468-5800.
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Fadi Fawaz, the boyfriend of the late George Michael, says that he did not send out tweets claiming that the singer tried to commit suicide multiple times.
Several tweets were sent out making claims that George wanted to die. “The only thing George wanted is to DIE,” one tweet said. “He tried numbers (sic) of time to kill himself many times… and finally he managed…”
Fadi told The Mirror that his account was hacked and someone else wrote the tweets.
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“I am shocked with what’s going on with the Twitter thing. My Twitter account has been hacked and closed,” the celebrity hairstylist said. “It’s a bit scary to be honest. I did not send those tweets. I woke up at 11.30am to the news. I am not going to worry about these things.”
Fadi previously spoke out and said “everything is ruined” after the death of his longtime love.
(Agencia CMA Latam) - Colombia's Producer Price Index (PPI) rose 3.13% in January 2018 on an annual basis, decelerating from 3.28% in December 2017, said the country's statistics office.
In the twelve months through January, the mining sector was the only one to record an above-average price rise of 16.11%. Industry (+0.86%) and agriculture and livestock and fisheries (+0.00%) came below the 3.12% average.
On a monthly basis, the Colombian PPI increased 0.19%, decelerating from December, when it increased 0.48%.
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Jerusalem: Israeli aircraft hit a Hamas compound in the southern Gaza Strip on Saturday, after Palestinians there fired a rocket into the Jewish state, the Israeli army said.
"In response to the projectile fired at southern Israel...fighter jets struck a Hamas compound composed of two military structures," the army statement said.
There were no reports of casualties on either side.
It was the second exchange in 24 hours, after the air force hit a Hamas position in Gaza early Friday in response to a rocket being fired from the Palestinian enclave the night before.
Such rockets are usually fired not by Hamas, the Islamist group that controls the territory, but by fringe radical groups.
Israel holds Hamas, with which it has fought three wars since 2008, responsible for any fire coming from Gaza.
The principal of Copperas Cove Junior High School, Randy Troub, is set to retire.
Troub will retire on June 22 after 33 years of service to the junior high school.
“I was inspired to become a principal because of the role models I had for administrators while working in CCISD prior to becoming one myself,” Troub said.
Troub taught 8th grade earth science and coached at CCJHS from 1984-1987 and from 1992-1995. In between, he taught and coached in Michigan from 1987-1992.
Troub became the assistant principal at what was then Lovett-Ledger Intermediate School in 1995 for four years. Upon the retirement of the principal, Troub became the principal, serving seven years before moving back to CCJHS where he has remained the final 11 years of his career.
Troub double-majored in earth and sciences and geography and minored in physical education.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Nashville Predators have acquired forward Mark McNeill from the Dallas Stars for defenseman Andrew O'Brien.
The trade was made Saturday.
The 24-year-old McNeill has five goals, one assist and 36 penalty minutes in 18 games with the American Hockey League's Texas Stars this season. He has played in 312 AHL games since the 2011-12 season.
McNeill has played in two NHL games — one with Chicago in 2015-16 and one with Dallas in 2016-17.
The 25-year-old O'Brien has three points and 27 penalty minutes in 21 games for the AHL's Milwaukee Admirals this season. He has appeared in 188 career AHL regular-season games.
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Alek Minassian was a member of the forces from Aug. 23, 2017 until Oct. 25
Officials say the man accused in a van attack that left 10 people dead in Toronto on Monday was a member of the Canadian Armed Forces for two months last year.
A spokeswoman with the Department of National Defence says Alek Minassian was a member of the forces from Aug. 23, 2017 until Oct. 25.
She says Minassian did not complete his recruit training and asked to be voluntarily released after 16 days.
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The 25-year-old from Richmond Hill, Ont., was charged on Tuesday with 10 counts of first-degree murder and 13 counts of attempted murder.
Ten people were killed and 15 people injured after a van mounted a sidewalk in north Toronto on Monday afternoon.
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Elaborate preparations have been made to welcome the hundreds of thousands of visitors expected at Downtown Dubai, the flagship mega-development by Emaar Properties, to usher in 2017. Special viewing galleries will be set up for visitors to Downtown Dubai to take part in the celebration.
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Envoy Air Inc. is planning to permanently pull out of the Detroit Metro Airport by May 14.
A Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) filing with the state shows that the company is expected to terminate business in the North Terminal, impacting 114 employees.
Envoy Air, a subsidiary of American Airlines, is headquartered in Irving, Texas with operations in Dallas, Fort Worth, Chicago, Miami, New York and Los Angeles.
Employees do not have bumping rights, nor are they represented by a union, the notice said.
Jobs affected include:
Cabin Appearance Agent - 27
Cabin Appearance Lead Agent - 2
Customer Operations Agent - 60
Customer Operations Lead Agent - 20
Airport Services Supervisor - 4
General Manager - 1
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This year's flu season is getting worse and there are still weeks of suffering ahead. New numbers are out from the Centers for Disease Control, as well as from hospitals in central Virginia and the Shenandoah Valley.
FRIDAY is your last chance until next spring to catch a great feed at the Twilight Food Market.
Fish and chips, paella, gozleme, lamb kebabs and home-made lemonade are just some of the treats on this popular moveable menu.
The weather has been a bit unkind the past few weeks and the markets were cancelled due to rain. So, if you've missed your weekly feast, get down to Park Beach reserve on Friday and order up big.
You don't need a reservation or to dress fancy, just bring your family, friends, blankets, chairs, beer and wine and enjoy the final Twilight Market for this season.
The market will return when daylight savings kicks in again at the beginning of October.
Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following male who is wanted on a province-wide warrant as of April 13, 2017.
James Richard Croft (DOB 1983-02-05) is wanted for two counts of assault, two counts of utter threats and one count of breach of undertaking.
Croft is described as a 34-year old Caucasian male, 5’10” tall and 267 lbs. He has brown hair and green eyes.
Crime Stoppers will pay cash for information leading to the arrest of this suspect. If you see him, do not approach him.
Call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, go to www.crimestoppers.net or text to CRIMES (274637) Keyword: ktown.
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(KGTV) -- A 25-year-old Wisconsin man is facing multiple charges after jumping onto police cruiser on New Year's Eve.
Menasha officers had been patrolling a Winnebago County neighborhood searching for man who had reportedly jumped on a car.
Dashcam video shows the man charge one of the patrol cars, which was not moving, and crash on the windshield.
The two officers inside in the cruise were injured when taking the man into custody. One officer was treated and released from the hospital and the other did not seek medical treatment for his injuries, police wrote in a Facebook post.
Police say the man had been drinking at the time. He was checked at a local hospital and is being held in the Winnebago County Jail, according to Menasha police.
He will be referred to the Winnebago County District Attorney's Office on multiple charges.
"A reminder that if you drink, please do so responsibly," Menasha police wrote in their Facebook post.
GREENVILLE — Dr. Robin Peace of Lumberton is serving on the Board of Visitors at East Carolina University.
The board is composed of volunteer ambassadors and advocates for ECU. They are appointed by the ECU board of trustees for a four-year term with the option of serving a second term. They advise and assist the chancellor and the trustees in advancing ECU’s priorities across North Carolina and beyond.
“It’s an honor for me to serve with such dedicated and engaged ECU alumni and friends who continue to tell the story of the university’s impact on their communities and state,” said Sabrina Bengel, Board of Visitors chairperson.
For more information, visit http://www.ecu.edu/bov/
AURORA – On a rainy Wednesday afternoon, the Aurora girls and York boys won the Central Conference Cross Country Meet hosted by Aurora.
Rounding out the top four in the girls teams standings, Adams Central placed second followed by Holdrege and York in fourth. It was York’s Julia Lee who finished first individually with a time of 20:14, 10 seconds better than Aurora’s Maya Nachtigal.
In the boys race, Luke Stuckey of York placed first individually with a time of 16:39, followed by Grant Moody of Aurora and Tyler Welch of Seward rounding out the top three. In team standings, York finished first followed by Aurora and Holdrege.
Full team and individual scores can be found below.
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Seen through their own eyes, journalists in these times believe they are doing what they have always done, which is to uncover and report the truth.
Seeing themselves through the eyes of their increasingly powerful and influential detractors in the White House, though, they are on edge:
Blackburn Rovers players, David Raya and Stefan Mols, were the VIP guests at a Clitheroe high school during a European Languages Week.
The Spanish players explained to year four students at Ribblesdale High School where a GCSE in a foreign language could take them in the future.
They were among several guests speakers at the event organised by the Modern Foreign Languages department.
Students also learned a series of songs in French and Spanish and Italian food was served in the canteen.
One of the funniest men in film and television, Adam Sandler, along with his comedic buddies Rob Schneider and Nick Swardson, come together on The Colosseum stage Friday, April 14th at 9 pm on the Here Comes the Funny Tour, presented by Netflix.
Sandler, Swardson and Schneider have recently come together in the upcoming Netflix original “Sandy Wexler” and have previously starred in “The Ridiculous 6”. The hilarious group has also collaborated in various Happy Madison projects including “Joe Dirt” and “Mr. Deeds”.
Tickets start at $55 Canadian and go on sale at noon on Friday February 17.
It's not everyday you can sip on some wine next to a juvenile T- Rex.
But the Okanagan Science Centre is presenting the chance to do just that Thursday during the Drinks with Dinosaurs event.
The adult-only evening goes from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the Polson Park facility.
Several dinosaur and jurassic displays will be at the science centre until August as part of Dinosaurs Unearthed.
Drinks with Dinosaurs is for those 19 and older and will feature a cash bar.
Since athleisure hit the fashion world, comfortable styles, including bombers, sweatshirts, and leggings, have been popping up in closets everywhere. Thanks to their versatility both in and out of the gym, we think the leggings trend is here to stay — but with so many options out there, it can be challenging to find ones that are stylish and fit well.
We've rounded up our top eight picks for workout leggings specifically designed for a gal with curves. They check off all the boxes, including style, functionality, and affordability. Happy shopping!
JAKARTA Feb 14 Freeport McMoRan Inc has stopped production of copper concentrate at its Indonesian unit, a spokesman told Reuters on Tuesday, amid an export stoppage from its Grasberg mine, the world's second-biggest copper mine, located in Papua province.
"The processing plant has not been producing concentrate since last Friday," Freeport Indonesia spokesman Riza Pratama told Reuters. (Reporting by Fergus Jensen; Editing by Christian Schmollinger)
× Dayton jumps out early, cruises past Saint Louis 85-63
ST LOUIS (AP) _ Charles Cooke scored 18 points and Dayton cruised to an 85-63 victory over Saint Louis on Tuesday night for its fifth straight win.
The Flyers (20-5, 11-2 Atlantic 10) have won eight of their last nine games, and remain tied with VCU atop the conference standings. Saint Louis (9-17, 4-9) has lost two of its last three.
Cooke was 7 of 9 from the floor and made four 3-pointers. Josh Cunningham had 12 points and Scoochie Smith added 10 points and five assists for Dayton, which shot 57 percent from the field (28 of 49) and 50 percent from long-range.
Davell Roby scored 18 points to lead Saint Louis.
Dayton opened on an 18-4 run and led 41-17 at halftime. The Flyers shot 61 percent (14 of 23) in the first half while the Billikens shot just 7 of 28 from the field (25 percent) and committed eight turnovers. Dayton stretched its lead to 36 points with 11:47 remaining.
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It was standing room only at CBRE’s recent Midlands Market Outlook breakfast at 55 Temple Row.
More than 100 of the region’s real estate professionals heard guest speaker Deborah Cadman, chief executive of the West Midlands Combined Authority, give an overview of the organisation’s work and achievements.
She also announced the creation of a Brownfield Institute, to free up disused land for new homes.
CBRE’s research director, Andrew Marston, analysed prospects for the regional property market.
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Starring Heisman Trophy Winner & NFL Legend Eddie George
A true New York City institution, Chicago has everything that makes Broadway great: a universal tale of fame, fortune and all that jazz; one show-stopping-song after another; and the most astonishing dancing you've ever seen.
Whether you're looking for your first Broadway musical, whether you've seen the Academy Award®-winning film and want to experience the show live on stage or whether you've seen it before and want to recapture the magic, Chicago always delivers.
January was the wettest month of 2016 according to records at Valentia Observatory.
Met Eireann details shows that during January almost 294mm of rain fell at the Kerry weather station.
November was the driest month at Valentia, with 77mm of rain recorded.
August was the warmest month of 2016 with an average temperature of 15.6 degrees Celsius; February was the coldest at 6.7 degrees.
If you driven down Dawson Road lately, you've likely noticed a new, 21st-century gas station next to Harvest Moon.
Free events are planned around Northern Nevada for veterans to shed light on the benefits and services they've earned.
The nonprofit Disabled American Veterans, or DAV, offers help with the goal of giving the best counseling and claim filing assistance available. Help from the Mobile Service Office is free to all veterans and members of their families.
Events will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the following locations: VA Carson Valley Outpatient Clinic, 1330 Waterloo Lane, Suite 101, Gardnerville on May 7; Winnemucca Senior Center, 1480 Lay St., Winnemucca, on May 8; Lahontan Valley VA Clinic, 1020 New River Parkway, Suite 304, Fallon, on May 9; and Silver Springs Senior Center, 2495 Fort Churchill Road, Silver Springs, on May 10.
For information, contact NSO Mark Donberger at 775-321-4895.
Millie Turner is still only 17 years old.
It's something worth keeping in mind when listening to her music - that this potent, vastly ambitious pop music is emerging from the mind of a teenager.
New song 'The Shadow' is online now and it completely pops, a stellar return that underlines her raw potential.
It's a tale of empowerment, saddled to a chorus that is flooded with colour. Millie explains:
“It’s a story of a girl who decides to go on this journey by herself and starts walking. There’s an image of her walking with her shadow, reflecting on the internal empowerment and acceptance of her inner-creativity.”
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Seth Aldianto, 4, tosses a bean bag at a letter "M" for "Munching Mike" during Letterland Adventure Day at Pullen Park on May 17, 2014 in Raleigh. The Wake County Public School System, WAKE Up and Read, and Raleigh Parks and Recreation worked together to bring characters from the popular phonics program to life. Casey Toth ctoth@newsobserver.com
BOSTON (AP) - A Massachusetts man has been arrested on federal charges of conducting a cyberstalking campaign for more than a year against his ex-roommate and people who know her.
The U.S. attorney's office in Boston says 24-year-old Ryan Lin of Newton was arrested Thursday on one count of cyberstalking. Lin was in custody Friday, and it was not immediately known if he had a lawyer. He is scheduled to be arraigned later Friday.
Prosecutors say Lin began stalking the woman in April 2016, when they both lived in an apartment in Watertown. They say Lin hacked, stole and posted information from her online accounts, private photographs and diary entries.
He allegedly posted fake online profiles in her name, and repeatedly made threats to her home in Waltham and schools in the area.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - NEW MAURITIUS HOTELS LTD:
* 9-MONTHS ENDED JUNE 2017 PROFIT BEFORE TAX OF 636.4 MILLION RUPEES VERSUS 476.3 MILLION RUPEES YEAR AGO
* 9-MONTHS ENDED JUNE 2017 REVENUE AT 7.68 BILLION RUPEES VERSUS 7.77 BILLION RUPEES YEAR AGO
* BOARD EXPECTS THE RESULTS FOR THE FULL FINANCIAL YEAR TO BE POSITIVE, DESPITE THE LOSSES TYPICALLY INCURRED IN THE LAST QUARTER Source: bit.ly/2w5Zyb8 Further company coverage: (Bangalore.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com)
A 10-year-old girl was allegedly raped by her father in Panigaon Amtola area of Assam's North Lakhimpur district.The accused, a blind man, who earned his livelihood by singing on the streets, was caught by locals while allegedly committing the crime at his house on April 21, District Superintendent of Police Sudhakar Singh said.The accused, however, managed to escape, and a search operation is underway to nab him, he said.An FIR has been lodged at Panigaon police station against the accused by 'Nari Surakshya Samittee', a women rights activist group based out of Lakhimpur.The girl, in her statement to the police, said that her mother deserted them a few months ago, and since then, she used to be raped, the SP said.The girl was rescued along with her younger brother by the group, which has also handed over a video of the alleged act to the police.
A judge sentenced a former Arizona fire captain to 66 years in prison on Monday for killing his ex-wife, her mother and another person in a case that remained unsolved for over a decade.
The invasion of the banned red claw crayfish in several rivers in Johor, Malaysia, has become so devastating that angling boat operators hired by giant shrimp anglers have to literally close shop. Mohamad Said Hassan, 47, from Tangkak, Johor, who invested his income, partly derived from fishing giant shrimps, in 20 boats, is looking at a bleak future now that anglers no longer hire his boats.
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Charlotte Hornets' Cody Zeller (40) goes up to dunk over Chicago Bulls' Dwyane Wade (3) in the second half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, Dec. 23, 2016. The Hornets won 103-91. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- The Hornets say center Cody Zeller has been placed in the NBA's concussion protocol.
There is no timetable for his return.
Zeller took an elbow to the head in the fourth quarter of Charlotte's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday night. Zeller will not play Monday night against the Chicago Bulls.
Zeller will begin the process to return once he is deemed symptom-free, per the NBA's concussion policy.
The fourth-year center is averaging 10.7 points, 6.2 rebounds and 1.1 blocks and shooting 59.5 percent from the field - all career highs. Zeller has played in 31 games for Charlotte this season, starting 29.
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GARDENIA BAKERIES Philippines, Inc.’s first bread factory in Mindanao will be operational by the third quarter this year, the company announced on Tuesday. Gardenia President Simplicio P. Umali, Jr., in a statement, said the plant, located at the PHIVIDEC Industrial Estate in Misamis Oriental, would ensure a more stable supply as well as allow the firm to expand its market in the southern island. Gardenia breads are currently shipped to Mindanao from the Cebu plant. “The construction of our bread plant in Mindanao is well underway and now almost halfway to completion,” Mr. Umali said. The P1-billion facility will be under the management of Nutrimax Fresh-Baked Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Gardenia International Pte. Ltd. Singapore, Gardenia’s parent company.
The Columbia River was closed to all traffic under the Lewis and Clark Bridge due to an investigation into backpacks hanging from the bridge.
Washington State Patrol reported someone tied backpacks to the SR 433 Bridge at around 11 a.m. Monday.
The backpacks were hanging 15 feet below the deck.
Oregon State Police and Washington State Patrol bomb technicians responded to the scene, as the items were deemed suspicious.
The bridge was shut down and the Coast Guard closed the river in the area to all traffic. There was no immediate timeline for reopening the bridge or river to traffic.
OSP Bomb Techs are responding along with @wastatepatrol regarding suspicious items hanging from SR433 Bridge between Rainer/Longview. Expected bridge closure for several hours. pic.twitter.com/OjIAFrrOwH — Oregon State Police (@ORStatePolice) March 19, 2018
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The Smithers Airport is stating persistent heavy fog as one of the key reasons for the airport’s recent flight cancellations.
“There are so many things out of our control. Other factors such as weather, mechanical and staffing issues with other airlines, there are so many pieces to this puzzle that we don’t control which is mostly what causes these delays and cancellations” said Smithers Airport Manager, Rob Blackburn.
With the upcoming holiday season fast approaching, the advice being shared is to have all passengers give themselves extra time to travel outside of the town.
“We have a 98% success rate landing in Smithers and take immense pride in making sure that it is never our issue that flights are delayed or missed. We make sure the runways are open and available and ready to go 24/7.”
Town Council is in the process of working with Nav Canada on the approval of a new GPS landing technology that could help combat some of the flight cancellations the airport encounters.
Officers are investigating a fatal shooting that happened inside a home in the 4800 block of Elsa Rd. Sunday night.
The shooting happened around 10 p.m., according to San Diego police.
Officials cannot confirm the number of victims, but the victim(s) was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Manchester City have been in irresistible form this season.
But the current international break has come at an awkward time for Man City - as the league leaders have to try and keep momentum going despite two weeks without a club match.
The Blues remain unbeaten in all competitive matches so far this campaign under Pep Guardiola.
City's boss has been nominated for the Premier League's manager of the month award - but who has been his best player so far this season?
In this weeks Talking City podcast Manchester City editor James Robson is joined by reporters Simon Bajkowski and Chris Slater to talk about THAT Chelsea performance as well as Sergio Aguero's Dutch adventure.
The reporters also attempt to try and decide on which Man City player has been the best performer so far this season.
A procession of about 250 members of St. Philip Catholic Church sing hyms and pray as they proceed through downtown Franklin on Good Friday. Three pastors and about 30 members of the First United Methodist Church of Franklin joined the group on Church Street near Fifth Avenue.
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KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The Islamic State group is claiming its fighters have captured Osama bin Laden’s infamous Tora Bora mountain hideout in eastern Afghanistan.
IS released an audio recording saying its signature black flag is flying over the hulking mountain range. The message was broadcast on the militants’ Radio Khilafat station in the Pashto language late on Wednesday.
It also says IS has taken over several districts and urged villagers who fled the fighting to return to their homes and stay indoors.
The Tora Bora mountains hide a warren of caves in which al-Qaeda militants led by bin Laden hid from U.S. coalition forces in 2001, after the Taliban fled Kabul.
Afghan officials earlier said fighting between IS and the Taliban, who controlled Tora Bora, began on Tuesday but couldn’t confirm its capture.
Posted by Chris Brown on August 14, 2017 – 2:19 pm
Although training camp is wrapping up at St. John Fisher on Tuesday for the Bills, there is a lot still on the team’s to-do list. One player who has been through his share of camp prep under a number of different coaches is Eric Wood, who agrees the team has to keep grinding when they return to One Bills Drive.
Wood, much like coach McDermott, wasn’t happy when they got off to a slow start in practice Monday.
“The lack of execution early for the offense was kind of the same old – we had a couple offsides, a dropped ball on third down – it’s just little stuff that keeps drives going that takes points off the board. That stuff obviously needs to be eliminated; We have a long way to go before the regular season, we’re not going to quit working now.”
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A low pressure system is moving across the province, bringing with it another round of snow.
Waterloo Region and surrounding areas could see between 10 to 15 centimetres of the white stuff this weekend.
Environment Canada says the snow should start falling Saturday afternoon and continue through to Sunday.
It isn’t expected to be heavy and will fall periodically throughout the weekend.
The special weather statement has been issued for areas between Windsor and as far north as Haliburton, including: Waterloo Region, Guelph, Mount Forest, Arthur, Goderich, Listowel, Stratford, Wingham, Brantford and Woodstock.
The agency says we could also see a dramatic drop in temperature Sunday, from a high of 0C in the afternoon to a low of -15C Sunday night.
And that'll do it. Broncos defeat the reeling Oakland Raiders, who are without their star QB, 24-6. They finish the season with a winning record (9-7), but will miss the playoffs for the first time since 2010.
An unruly passenger on a flight from Chicago to Las Vegas was arrested Tuesday night after assaulting a fellow passenger, an airline crew member and a police officer, according to Metro Police. Officers assigned to McCarran International Airport were dispatched shortly before 9 p.m. to the gate of an American Airlines flight to assist with a woman who had allegedly assaulted a passenger and a flight crew member, Metro Lt.
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Some people love eating crawfish or frying fish to kick off the weekend, but for Catholic people, eating seafood is one of their Lenten sacrifices.
A cow caused a three-car crash that injured two people on Route 222 in Lancaster County early Monday.
West Earl Township police said the bovine escaped its pasture and was standing in the northbound lane of the highway near the north Farmersville Road overpass when a car driven by Joshua Lynn of Gilbertsville collided with it at 3 a.m.
The cow was still on the road when it was hit by another car driven by Joseph Brommer of Marietta, police said, then a third car driven by Joy Flicker of Blandon struck the animal and rolled over.
Flicker and a passenger in Brommer's car, Sara Luckadoo of Columbia, were injured and were taken to Lancaster General Hospital, police said.
Monday's incident occurred a day after two other people were hurt when their car crashed into cattle roaming a road in Ephrata Township.
James Corden and Reggie Watts kick off an hour of The Late Late Show Carpool Karaoke Primetime Special with an original song and dance inspired by Bruno Mars' "Finesse." Watch the special Monday, April 23, at 10p on CBS - featuring a new Carpool Karaoke with Christina Aguilera and a Crosswalk the Musical.
Chairman David Tyler wants to make J Sainsbury the most inclusive UK retailer “where every single one of our colleagues can fulfil their potential and where customers feel welcome when they shop with us”. He agreed to co-chair Sir John Parker’s review of the ethnic makeup of UK boards because he wanted to understand the lack of diverse leadership in British business.
The Parker review recommended that each FTSE 100 company have at least one director from an ethnic minority background by 2021. Sainsbury’s has one board member of colour, Jean Tomlin. In making appointments, he says the retailer looks for people with specific business skills, combined, where possible, with a diverse background. “No shareholder will thank you for having a perfectly balanced board if that company is [later] going to get into trouble.”
FreeNAS 11.0 is now officially available, the network attached storage (NAS) centered operating system powered by FreeBSD.FreeNAS 11.0 features Bhyve virtualization support from FreeBSD, new hardware support via the FreeBSD 11-STABLE updates, plugin support, and performance improvements (up to around 20% faster than FreeNAS 9.10).FreeNAS 11.0 also features a beta version of a new administration GUI, an alert service page has been added, and various other new features and refinements to existing features.More details on today's FreeNAS 11.0 official release via FreeNAS.org
THE HILL: Momentum builds for bump stock ban.
I have to echo what SayUncle said yesterday: Even if the NRA goes along, the GOP will lose a lot of support from gun owners if it enacts a ban without getting something for gun rights in return. A national carry reciprocity requirement would be good. There are other possibilities. But there needs to be something.
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The Buffalo Bills began restocking their offensive line in free agency by reaching agreements to sign centre Russell Bodine and tackle Marshall Newhouse.
Bodine agreed to a two-year deal after making 64 consecutive starts through his first four NFL seasons with Cincinnati Bengals. Listed at 6-foot-3 and 308 pounds, he was selected in the fourth round of the 2014 draft out of North Carolina.
The Bills have a need at centre after returning starter Eric Wood was diagnosed with a career-ending neck injury in January.
Newhouse agreed to a one-year contract and has seven seasons of NFL experience split over four teams. He started 14 games at right tackle with the Raiders last season.
GOP Rep. Jeff Howe to seek Fischbach's Minnesota Senate seat
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Republican state Rep. Jeff Howe of Rockville is the first candidate to enter the race for the Minnesota Senate seat being vacated by Michelle Fischbach of Paynesville.
Howe entered a race Tuesday that will determine control of the state Senate. Republicans lost their one-seat majority last week when Fischbach stepped down. As Senate president, she automatically became lieutenant governor after Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton appointed then-Lt. Gov. Tina Smith to the U.S. Senate following Al Franken's resignation.
The special election for Fischbach's seat will be the only Minnesota Senate seat on the November ballot.
Her central Minnesota district is heavily Republican, and GOP leaders scoff at the notion that Democrats could win it. No Democrat has entered the race so far.
Howe was first elected to the House in 2012.
Three North County business caught selling alcohol to minors during a sting operation conducted last Friday. The sheriff’s office Alcohol Compliance Team used an underage decoy to attempt to buy alcohol at 10 businesses in the San Miguel, Templeton, Santa Margarita and rural Paso Robles areas. Three businesses violated the law when the clerk did not check the decoy’s ID. Those three are Templeton Spirits, Templeton Market and Deli and the San Paso Truck Stop. The retail clerks are to be prosecuted through the San Luis Obispo County District Attorney’s office.
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The Armstrong Air and Space Museum played host to a special guest Thursday, and his visit helped kick off a nation-wide fundraising campaign established to improve and expand the existing museum.
Lt. Gen. James Abrahamson, a retired military officer with the United States Air Force, spent a couple of hours in the local museum Thursday, touring the facility and seeing first hand the history that is being interpreted there, as well as learning more about the plans for... For more on this story and others pick up a copy of the Wapakoneta Daily News.
SAN DIEGO — Authorities in southern California say at least two people are dead after a small plane crashed into a home in San Diego.
Local news media report the plane crashed into the house in San Diego’s Clairemont neighbourhood about 4:40 p.m. Saturday.
The single-engine, six-seat Beech BE36 Bonanza had taken off from Montgomery Field about a half mile away.
The San Diego Union-Tribune reports the pilot and a passenger were taken to a hospital with burns, and two passengers died at the scene.
The paper reports the pilot apparently tried to land in a field behind the house. The plane skidded through a fence and crashed into the back of a home, sparking a fire.
The occupants of the house were not home, but neighbours said their small dog died.
This Christmas message courtesy of Dublin Port is a little bit magical.
According to those in the know in Dublin Port, due to increased seasonal demand Dublin Port Company have hired a logistical consultant with a huge international reputation.
This adorable video tells the story of Nick Claus and it may be the sweetest Christmas message we've seen this year!
Definitely one to show the kids!
According to Zacks, "Insys Therapeutics, Inc. is a commercial-stage specialty pharmaceutical company. It is engaged in the development and commercialization of pharmaceutical products that target the unmet needs of cancer patients, with an initial focus on cancer-supportive care.
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A gunman opened fire during an early morning baseball practice for Republican members of Congress on Wednesday, reportedly firing dozens of shots at a field in Alexandria, Va. Those wounded include Majority Whip Steve Scalise of Louisiana, Rep. Mo Brooks of Alabama told CNN.
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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Up to a $2,500 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest or indictment of a person responsible for attempted robberies at the Boost Mobile store on Walden Avenue in Cheektowaga and the M&T Bank at the Thruway Plaza,
Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers Buffalo at 716-867-6161.
Kerry people living with Type 2 Diabetes are being urged to take part in a free education course.
The XPERT course will be run by HSE Cork Kerry Community Healthcare Community Dieticians this September.
It’s run over six weeks and each session runs for 2 ½ hours; it’s delivered locally by a community dietitian.
It helps participants understand diabetes more, manage their weight, prevent diabetes health problems, and improve their overall well-being.
For more details and to book a place on a free course in your area log onto www.hse.ie/xpert or phone 1850 24 1850.
Whataburger is ready to be part of your breakfast plans, even if you're eating at home.
Starting this week, you can buy the restaurant's Hickory Smoked Bacon at H-E-B and Central Market stores.
The one-pound package includes 16 to 18 slices of bacon.
“Whether fans are topping mac and cheese or adding crumbles to baked potatoes, we’re proud to introduce Whataburger’s Hickory Smoked Bacon and make it easier than ever for fans to cook up their favorites from home,” Whataburger Vice President of Retail Mike Sobel said in a statement. “H-E-B has been a great partner to us and we look forward to hearing about all the unique pairings our customers create with the newest addition to our grocery lineup.”
Whataburger already sells its condiments and pork sausage in the grocer's stores.
Doctors from the Lovech Hospital "Prof. Dr. P. Stoyanov" came out in a protest, reports dnesbg.
They have sent a declaration requesting payment of their salaries for three months to the National Assembly, Prime Minister Boyko Borissov, the government and the Ministry of Health.
The document was signed by almost all heads of wards, as well as by most doctors and nurses, Standard reported.
The medics plan to strike 1 hour between 12 and 13 hours if they do not get their wages for September, October and November until Wednesday.
If no staff remuneration is paid within three days and no serious action is taken to stabilize the hospital's financial condition, effective protest actions will also be taken.
That is, if there is no positive development until Wednesday, doctors will stop working from the morning of Thursday.
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia’s En+ Group said its chief executive officer (CEO) and its chief financial officer (CFO) resigned on Tuesday, with replacements appointed to both posts.
FILE PHOTO: A wall sign with the logo of aluminium and power producer En+ Group is seen on the facade of a building in central Moscow, Russia February 13, 2018. REUTERS/Sergei Karpukhin/File Photo
The company, owned by recently sanctioned businessman Oleg Deripaska, said Vladislav Solovyev resigned as CEO, with Vyacheslav Solomin appointed in his place.
Solovyev will focus on En+ subsidiary Rusal, a source familiar with the situation said.
Andrey Yashchenko resigned as CFO, with Mikhail Khardikov taking up the post.
Longview police have identified a 57-year-old Kilgore woman arrested in connection with the Thursday evening kidnapping of a 19-year-old Longview woman. Police say Nancy Alice Motes has been charged with the aggravated kidnapping of Alexa Evonne Blair.
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HUNTSVILLE, Ala., April 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Jeff Hammock, CEO of MechOptix Inc., had too many close calls while riding his motorcycle. "My own wife almost rear-ended me on a cross-country trip when she was following our group in her Jeep. We'd only been married one year so...
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met with a senior North Korean official on Wednesday (May 30) for rare high-level talks ahead of a possible summit between leader Kim Jong Un and Donald Trump. No reporter narration.
Charli XCX is gearing up to release a new mixtape titled Pop2 this Friday, December 15th. Her second tape of the year following Number 1 Angel has already been hinted at with lead single “Out of My Head” featuring Tove Lo. Another offering, “Unlock It”, has been revealed today.
(Read: The Top 50 Songs of 2017)
With assistance from German pop sinter Kim Petras and Roc Nation singer/rapper Jay Park, Charli invites her partner to fall deeper in love. “You’re on my mind, I’m feeling kind of nervous/ But I like it, take my t-shirt off and do it right,” goes the sensual track’s pre-chorus, sung over a stream of sparkling synths. “Know you feel the same, million dollar babe/ Tripping on it like propane.” As they say, love is like a drug.
Hear it below.
Pop2 promises additional collaborations with Carly Rae Jepsen, Caroline Polachek (formerly of Chairlift), Mykki Blanco, and MØ. The entire project was executive produced by A.G. Cook.
ON NOVEMBER 12, 2017 Nambour man Bruce Saunders was killed in a woodchipper on a Gympie property.
While police initially treated the incident as an accident, they soon suspected Mr Saunders met with foul play.
His ex-partner, Sharon Graham and friends Greg Lee Roser and Peter John Koenig have now been charged with murder and perverting the course of justice.
This is how the case horrific case unfolded.
April 3 Poet Technologies Inc
* Poet Technologies reports full year 2016 financial results
* Preliminary financial results for Q1 of 2017 are expected to reflect a sequential improvement in revenue
* Poet Technologies Inc - initial commercial revenue contribution from new denselight sensing products is also anticipated in 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
This special Fine Wine Encounter will bring top producers together under one roof to showcase the evolution of Mediterranean and Balkan wines.
Your ticket will give you full access to the Grand Tasting rooms, promising an unforgettable day as you walk around, taste and savour some of the best wines from the Mediterranean and Balkan regions.
Please note that the Grand Tasting and the Masterclass are two separate events. The Masterclass ticket does not give you access to the Grand Tasting.
MADISON (WKOW) -- Michele Doolan, a salon owner from Cross Plains, talked about her run for the Democratic Party of Wisconsin's gubernatorial nomination on this week's edition of Capital City Sunday.
Doolan said she has a fundraising goal of $200,000 to get her campaign started.
Zach Brandon, President of the Greater Madison Area Chamber of Commerce, also joined Greg Neumann to discuss a potential Foxconn deal in Dane County.
Brandon talked about the status of the Wisconsin Air National Guard 115th Fighter Wing's bid to potentially land a new F-35A mission at Truax Field in Madison.
This edition of the show aired on August 13.
Napier is dealing with an injury to his left big toe and is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Rockets, Casey Holdahl of TrailBlazers.com reports.
The exact severity of the injury is unclear at this point in time, though it's encouraging it may be nothing overly serious considering he's not being ruled out a day in advance. Look for another update following Tuesday's morning shootaround, but if Napier were to ultimately get ruled out, that'd likely mean more minutes for guys like Pat Connaughton and Evan Turner. Wade Baldwin would also be a candidate to potentially enter the rotation as well.
March 30 Nomad Foods Ltd:
* Quarterly loss per share EUR 0.01
* Nomad Foods Ltd - qtrly revenue was eur 485.2 million versus revenue of eur 475.9 million in same quarter last year
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D'Arnaud is not in the lineup Sunday against the Yankees.
D'Arnaud has just one hit over his last 15 at-bats, so he'll get the day off to gather himself after starting three of the last four games behind the dish. In his place, Rene Rivera will serve as the Mets' backstop, batting eighth.
June 14, Colombo: Finance and Mass Media Minister Mangala Samaraweera blasted former President Mahinda Rajapaksa for belittling the achievement of current government in regaining the European Union's Generalized Scheme of Preferences Plus tariff concession. Responding to the former president's claims that obtaining the GSP Plus facility is trivial, since Sri Lanka is very close to passing the threshold of an upper middle income country, Minster Samaraweera said, Mr. Rajapaksa is clearly trying to distort facts because he can't acknowledge the fact that the National Unity Government has in fact managed to obtain a formidable boost to Sri Lanka's economy.
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Check out this story on thetowntalk.com: http://usat.ly/2ohDzaq A person dressed as a Easter bunny watches children participate in the annual White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn April 21, 2014, in Washington, DC. Despite reports of haphazard planning , the annual Easter Egg Roll is taking place Monday at the White House.
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Political Journalists Regret the Error. Again and Again.
If there's a major news story that journalists have botched more over the past 70 years than the Russia 'collusion' story, I'd love to hear about it.
Funding from the city has been an on-going issue for the Nord-Bridge Seniors Centre. Management went before council on Monday, asking for equitable and appropriate funding. Joe Scarpelli reports.
Karen Chilingaryan : If this continues so, it will not be thirty percent, but will become forty
If you need one face to tell you the entire story of Sunday’s crucial Boston Red Sox win over the New York Yankees, here it is.
It belongs to a Yankees fan who was pumped to see the Pinstripes two outs away from a big victory over the AL East-leading Sox to pull them within 3.5 games. He put his cell phone on selfie mode as Aroldis Chapman prepared to throw to Rafael Devers … and we got to witness his devastation as Devers knocked a dinger over the wall to tie it up in an eventual extra-innings victory:
Sneak peak to tonights reaction. #Chapman vs devers 2 strikes 1 out.. the stadium as electric as its been all year until….#yankees #RedSox pic.twitter.com/DEy83luDNN — Joezmcfly (@JoezMcfLy) August 14, 2017
And here it is again, with footage of the home run spliced in:
Oof. We now go to Bart Simpson for comment:
× “Goku” meets “Yap” after year long Marvel Contest of Champions video game challenge!
This past Sunday, I met “Yap” after being teammates on the smart phone game Marvel Contest of Champions for more than a year! How did this happen? Well, I got a text message at about noon from Yap saying he was in Chicago, I knew we had a long running Binge Challenge that just needed to be recorded! We also call up our first alliance leader, TJ, and discuss the community that has developed around this very successful game. Even if we don’t always love the company that created it! And just a reminder, this is the first time I have ever talked to either of them. I only knew via text messages and in-game chat!
Pope Francis has denounced the proliferation of pornography on the internet and demanded better protections for children online.
The pontiff's remarks came as the Vatican confronts its own cross-border child porn investigation involving a top papal envoy.
Pope Francis met on Friday with participants of a Catholic Church-backed international conference on fighting child pornography and protecting children in the digital age.
He fully backed their proposals to toughen sanctions against those who abuse and exploit children online and improve technological filters to prevent young people from accessing porn online.
Pope Francis said the Catholic Church knew well the "grave error" of trying to conceal the problem of sexual abuse.
He said an international, cross-disciplinary approach was needed to protect children from the dark net and the "corruption of their minds and violence against their bodies".
Find passion, fire, grace and drama with The Gardens Of Spain at Kino Teatr next Wednesday, February 22, at 5pm and 7.30pm.
This concert is based on a unique concept bringing together different arts to create the sensual atmosphere of Spanish culture. Internationally renowned classical pianist Yekaterina Lebedeva performs popular classical music, with Flamenco dancing from Álvaro Guarnido, and exotic scenery by Elena Sharashidze. Yekaterina has launched an initiative of performances aimed at making classical music accessible and appealing to all audiences, while exploring ways of linking music with other art forms such as dance, poetry and visual arts.
Yekaterina teaches piano at the Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, Royal College of Music, as well as at the City Lit Institute in London. Tickets £20/£18.
A hospice that cares for patients with life-limiting illnesses has added the final touches to its newly refurbished ‘friends and family lounge’ thanks the help of a Chelmsford furniture store.
Fair Havens Hospice in Southend was in the process of raising money to fund new furniture to brighten up one of its most popular rooms when DFS got in touch.
Steve Jarrett, DFS Chelmsford store manager, said: “In the lead-up to the DFS Chelmsford opening we wanted to get to know the local community better and reached out to some of our nearby neighbours. When we heard about the work Fair Havens Hospice does and that the staff were working hard to raise money to purchase a new sofa, our hearts were truly touched.”
Louise McKay, Ward Sister at Havens Hospices said: “This has already made a huge difference.”
Fire crews on the scene of the same pallet fire that sparked up last weekend in Midland.
We're told the fire is located in the 2800 block of Rankin Highway, near Interstate 20.
At this point, we're told the pallets reignited this evening.
There's no word yet on containment of the fire or what caused the fire to reignite.
Officials are asking drivers to avoid the area, if possible, while authorities fight the fire.
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Iran’s semi-official ILNA news agency is reporting that the country has called “inhumane” a decision by the Trump administration to expand a list of medical equipment requiring federal authorization for sale to Iran.
The Friday report cites the director of Iran’s Food and Drug Administration, Rasoul Dinarvand, as saying that extending the list is “inhumane”.
Dinarvand said the equipment has diagnostic and treatment applications.
The U.S. Treasury Department recently modified on Iran, expanding a list of medical equipment that needs clearance to be sold to Iranian customers.
The Obama administration eased sanctions on Iran as part of a landmark 2015 nuclear agreement, including a ban on the sale of many medical devices, affecting products used for nuclear medicine purposes with possible uses in an atomic weapons program.
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India’s opposition Congress party Monday named Rahul Gandhi as its new president, capping years of speculation that the scion of the Nehru-Gandhi dynasty would take over from his mother Sonia.
“I hereby declare Sri Rahul Gandhi elected as the president of the Indian National Congress,” Mullappally Ramachandran, a senior Congress leader, said at a press conference in New Delhi.
Details later.
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Apple Watch 3 shipment growth to benefit Taiwan IC packagers in 2018 – DigiTimes:
Shipments of Apple Watch 3 are expected to surge 20% on year to reach 23-25 million units in the coming year, which will greatly benefit Taiwan players in the supply, particularly backend packaging and testing service providers, according industry sources.
As an Apple Watch lover, it always makes me happy to see headlines like this. We’ve gone from “Apple Watch is doomed!” to “The Apple Watch is set to break records again” very quickly.
Pitch Perfect 3 has not even hit theaters yet, but already we’re hearing rumblings of another adventure featuring the Barden Bellas.
Screenwriter Kay Cannon revealed back in April that the third installment in this a ca-adventure would be the last featuring the current Barden Bellas, and any further projects would feature a whole new cast. Star Anna Kendrick, however, refuted those statements, saying she, along with the other principal cast members would absolutely be down for more Pitch Perfect.
She told EW, “Hell, yeah! We’d do them forever.” Anna believes new director, Trish Sie, brings a new energy to the project, and is helping keep the series “fresh.” Of Trish, Anna said, “She has such positive energy. She’s this kind of crazy, lioness woman – a real force of nature.”
Pitch Perfect 3 is set to hit theaters nationwide December 22.
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Catalonian officials said Friday the final data on the independence referendum held on Sunday show that a total of 90.18 percent of participants voted in favor of independence from Spain. The voter turnout stood at 43.03 percent. The head of the Catalan government Carles Puigdemont is expected to make a speech on the referendum results and the next moves at the region’s parliament on Tuesday.
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The Women Against State Pension Inequality (Waspi) group was set up in 2015 to campaign on behalf of millions of women who have twice seen the start date for their state pensions pushed back since 1995.
Daily Politics reporter Elizabeth Glinka met some of the campaigners in Liverpool to hear their grievances about the changes and its effect on their life and finances.
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Phoenix police arrest man shot after confronting officer
PHOENIX (AP) — Phoenix police say they've arrested a man who was shot after confronting an officer who responded to an arson report.
Police spokesman Jonathan Howard says 48-year-old William Willis will be booked into jail Monday.
Officers had been responding to an early morning report of arson on March 28 when Willis confronted them. They say he was in a neighboring yard, armed with a knife and handgun.
Police say Willis ignored their commands and advanced on an officer.
They say he then pointed the gun at Officer Jason Bloom. The officer fired several rounds, injuring Willis.
Police later discovered Willis' handgun wasn't real.
Howard says the arrest was delayed because Willis had been recovering from his injuries.
Cross-border financing deals worth 25.3 billion yuan (S$5.3 billion) have been completed to date under the Chongqing Connectivity Initiative (CCI), Minister at the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) Chan Chun Sing said in Parliament on March 19.
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Tira Woods and David Potts Sr. served as the keynote speakers for a very special event at Ingalls Shipbuilding as part of Black History Month. The two shared powerful messages of overcoming adversity and reaching the top.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Numbers Evening' game
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the New York Lottery's "Numbers Evening" game were:
4-9-9, Lucky Sum: 22
(four, nine, nine; Lucky Sum: twenty-two)
Duvernay-Tardif (knee) is listed as out for Sunday's game against the Texans.
The Chiefs' offensive front will be important against a strong Houston defense, and Jordan Devey will be tasked with filling in for Duvernay-Tardif until he's healthy.
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Tour the Curiosity Cube™—a 22x10-foot, retrofitted shipping container that has been transformed into a mobile science lab.
The Rochester Museum and Science Center will host a two-day Nordic Fest this weekend in celebration of the winter season and Scandinavian tradition, with skiing, snowshoe races, and chili to keep you warm. For those looking for a good competition, a 10K Snowshoe Race on Saturday, February 18, takes competitors through backcountry Finger Lakes trails. (Online registration is $20; day-of registration is $25.) And Rochester Orienteering Club will map out trails for attendees on Sunday, February 19. Proceeds from the Snowshoe Race and locally-sourced baked goods and chili will benefit the Genesee Valley Ski Patrol, the non-profit organization that monitors the Cumming Nature Center's trails during the winter.
Nordic Fest takes place Saturday, February 18, and Sunday, February 19, at the Cumming Nature Center, 6472 Gulick Road, Naples. 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. both days. $3 requested donation; $10 for families; free for RMSC members. For more information, call 374-6160 or visit rmsc.org.
Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has claimed that Karma has caught up with outgoing USA President, Barack Obama, because he supported President Muhammadu Buhari.
Fani-Kayode said Obama influenced the 2015 general elections in Nigeria, which saw Buhari defeat incumbent, Goodluck Jonathan
Obama was a vocal supporter of Hilary Clinton in the 2016 US Elections, but she lost to Donald Trump
Trump is now receiving strong support from Russia, a development which will no doubt anger Obama.
But Fani-Kayode feels it is Karma at work.
He wrote on his Twitter account on Monday : “Obama influenced our elections last year by supporting Buhari. The Russians influenced their elections this year by supporting Trump. Karma!”
WATERTOWN, Conn. (WTNH) — Watertown police are asking the public for help in identifying a man they say shoplifted from the same store twice within days.
The shoplifting incidents took place at LaBonne’s Market, located at 639 Straits Turnpike, on December 24th and December 27th. In the first shoplifting trip, the suspect stole two hams, a bag of shrimp, and a beef tenderloin. In the second trip, he stole three bags of shrimp, according to Watertown police.
The suspect is described as a white male, medium build, standing approximately six feet tall, with a thin goatee. On both occasions, the man was wearing a baseball cap and a gray hooded sweatshirt.
Watertown investigators have learned that the suspect may have the name, or be going by the nickname, “Ritchie Simpson”.
If you recognize this man, or have any information that could help Watertown police to track him down, you’re asked to give them a call at 860-945-5216.
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People heading out of Heathrow are facing flights without their luggage after the airport's baggage system failed.
Passengers have been advised to pack essential items in their hand luggage.
Heathrow said the system had failed at Terminals 3 and 5 but said other terminals were unaffected.
British Airways, Iberia, and American Airlines flights to Europe and the US are among those affected.
It comes three weeks after an IT system failure caused chaos for thousands of British Airways passengers.
Image copyright Twitter Image caption Heathrow Airport has advised passengers to carry essential items in their hand luggage
A spokesman for the airport told the BBC hold bags will follow passengers but they could not say when.
Luggage is currently being put in holding pens.
Heathrow added it was investigating why the baggage system at both terminals had failed and was working hard to get the system running again as soon as possible.
New Delhi: The second poster of award-winning director Madhur Bhandarkar’s ‘Indu Sarkar’ is out and shows actor Neil Nitin Mukesh in his Sanjay Gandhi avatar.
Neil posted the look on his Twitter handle and wrote alongside, “28th July 2017. In my most daring character potryed on screen ever. #indusarkar @imbhandarkar. @IamKirtiKulhari @AnupamPkher”
He looks uncannily similar to Gandhi, the late Indian politician he is portraying!
‘Indu Sarka,’ a film on the Indian emergency of 1975, is all set for a July 28 release.
The film will see Supriya Vinod playing former Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi. It also stars Kirti Kulhari and Anupam Kher in pivotal roles.
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Sonos One smart speaker offers Alexa voice control onboard The Sonos One is a $199 smart speaker with onboard microphones which will support a number of different voice assistants.
The 31st Annual Apple Century Bike Ride is this Saturday with bicyclist riding 25, 50 or 100 mile courses to raise money for Wenatchee Sunrise Rotary Club.
Rotarian Alice Thompson says the event funds the club’s Challenge Scholarships to keep kids in school, “if they do that, we give them a scholarship that’s worth two years at Wenatchee Valley College plus half their books”, according to Thompson. She said recipients can also use the scholarship that amounts to about $10,000 for any other additional education. The goal is to get at-risk students to stay in school and graduate.
Proceeds will also benefit other Rotary programs including Rotary Polio Eradication efforts, Kids Against Hunger, Shelter Box – Disaster Relief assistance, International Student Exchange and various local community support projects.
About 600 participants are expected to head out on the three courses starting at 7am Saturday at Pybus Market. For more information on the 2018 Apple Century Bike Ride, follow this link
North Gulfport Middle school students were given a first hand lesson on job opportunities today.
Professionals were brought in to talk about different occupations and answer questions.
YEREVAN, MARCH 20, ARMENPRESS. Armenian chess grandmaster Levon Aronian is set to face Azerbaijan’s Shakhriyar Mamedyarov in round 9 of the Candidates Tournament.
After 8 rounds of competition, Fabiano Caruana is leading at the tournament with 5,5 points. Mamedyarov is second with 5 points, while Alexander Grishchuk round up the top three with 4,5 points.
Aronian and Wesley So have the least points in the tournament currently – 3 points each.
The Candidates Tournament 2018 is an eight-player double round chess tournament held in Berlin, Germany, from 10–28 March 2018. The winner earns the right to challenge the defending world champion Magnus Carlsen in the World Chess Championship 2018 in London in November.
English –translator/editor: Stepan Kocharyan
Police in Coventry, Rhode Island say a woman who was investigating a noise behind her home accidentally shot herself after the gun she was holding went off when she slipped.
According to necn affiliate WJAR, the incident happened at the home on Williams Crossing Road.
When she slipped, the gun discharged and the bullet struck the woman.
She was taken to Kent Hospital with unknown injuries.
Tourism entrepreneurs have provided Rs 815,230 in cash to support the cause of Dhurmus-Suntali Foundation.
The entrepreneurs provided the amount on the occasion of 11th International Mt Everest Day on Tuesday to support Dhurmus-Suntali Foundation’s cleanliness campaign of Bir Hospital in Kathmandu.
The amount collected from 42 tourism entrepreneurs was handed over to the chairman of the Foundation Sitaram Kattel ‘Dhurmus’.
On the occasion, Kattel said that his team initiated the campaign for the cleanliness of Bir Hospital, adding that the oldest hospital of the country had its own importance. He stated that so far Rs 4.7 million had been spent for the cleanliness of the hospital.
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Join KOOL FM and support Tim Horton’s Camp Day on Wednesday, June 6th, 2018.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - As Ohio seeks to recover over $60 million from a giant online charter school that closed, the attorney general says the school founder and his two businesses should be on the hook for that public funding.
Founder Bill Lager's for-profit companies were paid to provide management and software services for the Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow.
In a court filing, Attorney General Mike DeWine argues that violated Lager's fiduciary duty to ECOT and that the public contracts were void. DeWine indicated he'll seek to recover money from Lager and the companies.
An ECOT attorney isn't commenting on that.
ECOT has challenged how Ohio tallied student participation to determine a clawback of nearly $80 million, some of which already was collected. ECOT is awaiting an Ohio Supreme Court ruling in that case.
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Want to see Garth Brooks perform at the Pan American Center on April? You'll have to get your tickets on Friday. Garth tickets go on sale Friday; here's what you need to know LAS CRUCES - Want to see Garth Brooks perform at the Pan American Center on April? You'll have to get your tickets on Friday.
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2:02 Repo man felt bad taking elderly couple's car. Here's how he made it up to them. Pause
2:22 Former President Jimmy Carter helps release rehabbed sea turtle while on vacation with family in Florida
0:31 Public service announcement encourages jury service to bring justice
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This month, as we recognize the victims of domestic violence and raise awareness for breast cancer, one local church continues its efforts to encourage survivors to speak up.
Friday, October 13, Kingdom Life Ministries will host an evening of monologues–featuring the journeys of women and their struggles to overcome their circumstance.
Click on the video box to watch our interview with event coordinator & co-organizer, Sharon Simpson, and breast cancer survivor Keisha Brown.
She Speaks: Turn Up The Volume on Breast Cancer and Domestic Violence
Pink and Purple Monologues
Friday, October 13
7:30 pm
Kingdom Life Christian Fellowship
425 W. Montgomery Cross Rd.
Tickets: $10
For more information, call: (912) 921-5346
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) - The company pursuing a copper and gold mine in southwest Alaska has unveiled plans for what it says will be a smaller, safer project, with plans to move into permitting later this year.
The Pebble Limited Partnership is attempting to reintroduce a project that for years has been the subject of fierce debate because of its location and potential effects on a major salmon fishery in Alaska's Bristol Bay region.
Under the Obama administration, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposed restrictions on development. Pebble sued, and the restrictions were never finalized.
As part of a settlement, the EPA under President Donald Trump pledged to initiate a process for withdrawing the proposed restrictions.
Critics of Pebble worry the project being pitched might only be a starting point.
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea says it will send a 160-member artistic delegation to North Korea, including about 10 popular K-Pop singers.
A joint statement issued after the two Koreas met on Tuesday said the South Korean artistic group will visit Pyongyang, North Korea's capital, from March 31 to April 4 and give two performances.
The development comes during a thaw in the North Korean nuclear crisis. A North Korean band performed in South Korea during the recently ended Pyeongchang Winter Olympics.
The South Korean delegation will include some of the country's most celebrated singers, including Cho Yong-pil, Lee Sunhee and Cho Jin Hee, who performed in Pyongyang during a previous era of detente.
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TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) - Tunisia's Interior Ministry says a suspected extremist blew himself up in the Ben Guerdane area near the border with Libya following a standoff with police.
The man's identity hasn't been disclosed. The ministry said in a statement issued Monday that a second suspect was shot during an exchange of fire.
Authorities said the two were members of Jund al-Khilafa, an armed group which has pledged allegiance to the Islamic State.
Tunisia's security forces battled armed groups that attacked security and military sites in Ben Guerdane two years ago with the alleged goal of creating an emirate. Some of the groups crossed over from Libya.
Tunisian security forces killed more than 50 alleged attackers. More than a dozen officers and seven civilians also died.
Wendy Holmes, senior vice president of consulting and strategic partnerships for Artspace listens to Michael Costanza of Feed during a focus group of local artists at the Kankakee Public Library Wednesday afternoon. Wendy Holmes, senior vice president of consulting and strategic partnerships for Artspace listens to Michael Costanza of Feed during a focus group of local artists at the Kankakee Public Library Wednesday afternoon.
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Feb 14 Nimbus Foods Industries Ltd
* Says resignation of Jay Prakash Verma from the post of chief financial officer of the company was approved
* Says board of directors has also appointed Pushpendra Singh Chauhan as chief financial officer of the company. Source text - (bit.ly/2lbMSdU) Further company coverage:
Endangered 14-year-old girl last seen in Fernwood, may be in stolen vehicle
A 14-year-old girl was reported missing Wednesday after she was last seen on Memorial Day in the Fernwood neighborhood on the Far South Side.
Lashaiyah “Shay-Shay” Williams was last seen Monday in the area of 105th Street and Wentworth, according to Chicago Police.
Williams was considered endangered, and could be riding around in a blue 2018 Hyundai Sonata that was previously reported stolen, police said. The car’s license plates have been changed and are currently unknown.
Williams was described as a 5-foot-5, 130-pound black girl with a dark complexion, brown eyes and black hair, police said.
Anyone with information is asked to call 911 or Area South detectives at (312) 747-8274.
In recent history, there hasn’t been any derivative which has gained more attention on the global platform as Bitcoin. Last night, we witnessed history being made as the world’s most popular cryptocurrency’s future started trading at 18.00 ET …
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BRUSSELS (AP) — Official figures show that a big jump in energy prices has pushed inflation across the 19-country eurozone back to the European Central Bank’s goal in May.
Eurostat, the European Union’s statistics agency, said consumer prices were up by an annual rate of 1.9 percent in May, way ahead of April’s 1.2 percent.
The sharp rise means inflation is now at the ECB’s goal of just below 2 percent.
The main reason behind the increase has been the sharp rise in oil prices. Energy prices, according to Eurostat, were up 6.1 percent in the year to May, more than double April’s 2.6 percent.
However, underlying inflation remains benign. After stripping out the volatile items of energy, food, alcohol and tobacco, inflation only rose to 1.1 percent from 0.7 percent.
Production chiefs have been inundated with requests from young people wishing to audition for this year’s festive offering at Derby Theatre.
All audition slots for August 18 have now been filled and a waiting list is in operation.
Successful candidates, aged nine to 16 years, will form a supporting company to the main performers in Hansel and Gretel.
This family show will feature lashings of original music, heaps of colourful costumes and a super scrumptious talented team of performers.
Hansel and Gretel runs from November 30 to January 5. Tickets are priced from £12.50. Go to www.derbylive.co.uk or call 01332 593939.
Baku. 7 March. REPORT.AZ/ Chairman of the State Committee for Standardization, Metrology and Patent, Ramiz Hasanov commented on Azerbaijan's permission to export agricultural products to China.
Report informs, he made a statement at the Caspian European Club (CEC) event.
According to Hasanov, an intergovernmental agreement was signed with the relevant authority of China.
SAN FRANCISCO — A woman’s body was discovered Wednesday on the grounds of Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, officials said.
A hospital staff member found the body in the stairway of the power plant building about 1 p.m., the hospital said in a statement.
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An investigation is being conducted by the San Francisco Department of Public Health, the San Francisco Sheriff’s Department and the San Francisco Police Department.
Additional details, including the woman’s identity and cause of death, were not immediately available.
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The rumors were true.
Former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham was indeed among the list of notable names on Queen Elizabeth’s annual New Year’s Honors list, celebrating figures who have made notable contributions to British society or culture.
Beckham -- who reportedly leaked news of the honor early by telling her family over the Christmas holiday -- has now been elevated to the rank of OBE, or Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire.
Beckham was recognized for her career in fashion and her work for various charities around the world. Her husband, retired football star David Beckham, received the honor in 2003.
From the world of acting, Oscar-winner Mark Rylance and “Moonlight” star Naomie Harris were among those honored this year. The list also included Vogue editor Anna Wintour, former Kinks singer Ray Davies, director Richard Eyre and “Mad Max: Fury Road” costume designer Jenny Beavan.
Crazy athleticism is on display as FAMILY GUY embarks on its own Winter and Summer games.
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Bhubaneswar: The Swine Flu has so far spread its tentacles by claiming eight lives in Odisha while 103 persons are now affected by the disease in the state, a health official said on Sunday.
The official sources said 16 of 28 samples tested positive for swine flu on Sunday, as the number of affected persons increased to 103. A total of 342 samples have been tested so far, he added.
Meanwhile, two deaths were reported due to dengue in the state. However, the health department said there is no need for panic as the situation is under control.
After convening a review meeting here, Health Secretary P.K. Meherda assured that the government is taking all possible steps to tackle swine flu and dengue outbreak in the state.
Speaking on the dengue outbreak, Meherda informed that at least 370 persons have been tested positive while two deaths have been reported so far this year.
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Vice President Mike Pence is in Japan after visiting the demilitarized zone along the border between North and South Korea and announcing that the era of "strategic patience" is over. Is a new Korean War on the horizon?
Turkey has narrowly voted yes in a referendum to vastly expand the powers of President Erdogan, but as the opposition alleges fraud and protests mount will Erdogan be able to consolidate his victory? Güney Işıkara, political analyst and Ph.D. student in economics at the New School for Social Research, joins Brian.
The European Union and China begin a three-day summit today. These talks have taken on heightened significance ahead of the UK's exit from the EU and the global pushback against neo-liberal trade deals. China expert Keith Bennett joins the show to examine the significance of the summit.
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TOKYO U.S. Pacific Fleet Commander Admiral Scott Swift on Thursday said diplomatic and economic measures against North Korea have not had the results that people were expecting.
Swift, in Tokyo to meet senior Japanese Self Defence Force commanders, said at a briefing that any decision on a pre-emptive attack would be up to President Donald Trump.
North Korea on Wednesday test-fired a ballistic missile into the sea off its east coast, a day before Trump was due to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in Florida.
(Reporting by Tim Kelly; Editing by Chris Gallagher)
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It was bad enough that an ACLU talk on free speech at The College of William and Mary (my school, class of 1971) was just shouted down by members of Black Lives Matter, and the College President made pious mutterings about free speech but does nothing. (He hasn’t yet answered my letter.) But that injury is compounded by this conference, which, as the site says, is “supported by generous funding from William and Mary’s philosophy department, Theresa Thompson ‘67, William and Mary Arts and Sciences, and the Carswell Fund of the Wake Forest University Philosophy Department.” Supported by the philosophy department? That’s where I began learning philosophy!
And seriously, the conference is to “help inspire more good work in this area”? More good work? Where’s the past good work?
Look at the topics. Here we truly have, as Dan Barker says about theology, “A subject without an object.” Now I have no doubt that at least one reader will endeavor to defend this as a worthwhile subject, but that reader would be wrong.
Agents for the trustees of The Henry Smith Charity are seeking planning consent to convert barns into homes at Bridge Farm, in New Road, Sutton Bridge.
There are 11 barns on the site and a planning application says the total number of homes to be created is three. An application has been submitted to South Holland District Council by Savills.
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Kolkata : The official website of Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) has been hacked and the association has lodged a complaint at the police headquarters Lal Bazar.
A click on the www.cricketassociationofbengal.com says, “Due to some Technical reasons this site is temporarily deactivated.”
The site which was hacked late night on June 9 would be restored today without any loss of data, an official said.
“We have filed a written complaint with the cyber cell at Lalbazar on June 10. Police are investigating the matter and have promised us enhanced security level.
“We have been assured that the problem will get solved within the next two to three days. Hopefully, things will be sorted out soon,” CAB joint-secretary Avishek Dalmiya said.
Join in watching the “death divers” who throw themselves from the diving board in a quest to become world champion!
Tickets are available at ticketmaster.no.
The “Death Diving” World Championships is an amateur contest in “dødsing” – a style of diving invented in Frognerbadet in the 1960s. Contestants jump off the 10-metre diving board, try to hold a horizontal x-formation for as long as possible, and then curl up just before hitting the water.
The World Championships were organised for the first time in 2008 with just eight jumpers and 30 spectators, but has enjoyed a big increase in popularity since then. Last year the crowd was 3,000 people!
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FILE - This Dec. 6, 2017 file photo shows one of the elevated sections of the high-speed rail under construction in Fresno, Calif. A bipartisan team of lawmakers are seeking a formal audit of California's high-speed rail project following a nearly $3 billion jump in costs. Democratic Sen. Jim Beall and Republican Assemblyman Jim Patterson will make their pitch for the audit Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018, to a joint committee that will choose whether to authorize it. RICH PEDRONCELLI AP Photo
April 13 Polmed SA:
* Said on Wednesday that Energa SA and Pocztowe Towarzystwo Ubezpieczen Wzajemnych (PTUW), to which the company is a subcontractor, signed a deal for medical services
* The company to perform medical services for PTUW on an exclusive basis and to receive remuneration as part of the insurance premiums due for PTUW
* Estimated value of the deal is up to 21 million zlotys ($5.28 million)
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BEIRUT (AP) — Kazakhstan says it has postponed talks aimed at firming up a Syrian cease-fire by one day.
The Kazakh Foreign Ministry says the talks, to be held in preparation for U.N.-brokered Syria negotiations in Geneva, will be postponed until Thursday. The ministry did not give a reason for the delay.
The two-day conference is aimed at bolstering a Dec. 30 cease-fire ahead of the U.N. talks slated to begin Feb. 23.
Kazakhstan hosted talks between rebels and the Syrian government in January to pave the way for the resumption of the U.N. process, which has been on hold since last April.
Rebels will send the same delegation to Thursday’s talks, headed by Mohammad Alloush of the Islam Army rebel group.
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Football try-outs are coming to Tampa. Specifically at the kicker position.
Via Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, the Buccaneers are arranging workouts for available kickers, in the aftermath of Nick Folk‘s 0-for-3 effort on field goals of varying distances on Thursday night.
After the loss, coach Dirk Koetter said there will be no “rash decisions” regarding Folk, who initially was signed as competition for the long-departed Roberto Aguayo (it would be great if he gets one of the workouts).
It’s possible that the workouts are simply a warning to Folk. But as Hall of Fame coach Tony Dungy said during a Friday visit to PFT Live, Folk got a loud and clear warning from 60,000 people last night.
Toronto Police have arrested an alleged perv who’s accused of filming women in their apartments in the Queen St.-Spadina Ave. area.
Pete Forde, 39, is charged with six counts of voyeurism.
Police alleged women were recorded in their homes without their knowledge or consent. Det.-Const. Nathalie Melo confirmed that Forde knew the alleged victims.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-1400 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477).
March 30 Fuji Oil Holdings Inc:
* Says the co's top shareholder Itochu Corp transferred its entire owned 25.5 percent stake in the co to its 90-percent-owned unit, which is engaged in research, consulting, investment and financing of foodstuffs business
* Says effective March 30
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Pakistan and India are marking 70 years since they won their independence from British rule in 1947. That's when the countries were also partitioned into two — a bloody time that led millions to flee their homes and left as many as 1 million people dead.
Here & Now's Jeremy Hobson speaks with Sidharth Bhatia (@bombaywallah) of The Wire about how partition has been portrayed by India's film industry.
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Boady Santavy, a 20-year-old Sarnia weightlifter expected to compete in next month’s Commonwealth Games in Australia, is charged in connection with a hit-and-run crash that left a pedestrian seriously hurt.
Santavy turned himself in to Sarnia police Monday morning, several hours after police say the crash happened at 1:30 a.m. on Lakeshore Road. The 29-year-old man who was struck has been taken to London hospital, where he was listed in serious condition.
Police say the driver left the scene.
Police said Santavy turned himself in at about 9:50 a.m. Monday and has been charged with failing to remain at the scene of a collision.
Police are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact city police at 519-344-8861, ext. 6152 or 6132.
Santavy, the son and grandson of competitive weightlifters, earned a sixth-place finish at the International Weightlifting Federation world championships in California late last year.
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Former Governor of Kaduna state Ramalan Yero was on Wednesday detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). He was detained alongside former Peoples Democratic Party Chairman in Kaduna Haruna Gaiya; former Minister of State for Power Nuhu Way; and former Secretary to Kaduna State government Hamza Ishaq at the EFCC zonal office in Kaduna.
Yero and the others have been under investigation by EFCC since 2016 over the disbursement of the N750 million PDP campaign fund before the 2015 general election. Spokesman of the EFCC in Kaduna, Kamaludeen Gebi, said the four accused persons will be arraigned at a Federal high court sitting in Kaduna on Thursday.
He said they would be charged for money laundering, criminal conspiracy, misappropriation of public funds among others. The four accused were at the EFCC office last Friday and were later released after they were questioned for more than four hours.
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Today's Video Cell signals that trigger wound healing are surprisingly complex
Despite a tremendous amount of scientific study, many outstanding mysteries still surround the way in which cells in living tissue respond to and repair physical damage. One prominent mystery is exactly how wound healing is triggered. A better understanding of this process is essential for developing new-and-improved methods for treating wounds of all types. Using an ultrafast, ultraprecise laser, a team of physicists and biologists at Vanderbilt University has taken an important step toward understanding the nature of these trigger signals.
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Smith (ankle) will not play in Sunday's game against the Bills, Geoff Hobson of the Bengals' official site reports.
This is the third straight week that Smith will miss as he continues to nurse an ankle issue. Smith was playing a role on special teams before suffering the injury.
The Tiki Warriors Relay for Life Team is hosting a Frozen Party on Saturday, June 17, from 2-4 p.m. during the 2017 American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Ottawa County event at the Ottawa County Fairgrounds. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased for $5 each. The party is limited to 75 children.
The party includes refreshments, snacks, a coloring contest, games, raffle baskets and goodie bags. Plus, a meet and greet with Elsa and Anna from the Gabby’s Once Upon A Time Princess Parties. Tickets are available until June 10 or until sold out.
For tickets, contact Kimberley Gaeth at 419-706-7431 or Tami Coppes at 419-270-2194. Tiki Warrior members will also be at the Community Market in Oak Harbor on April 22 selling tickets if the tickets are not already sold out.
Proceeds from the Frozen Party will benefit the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Ottawa County.
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) — Switzerland's dismal record in the knockout stages of major tournaments continued with a 1-0 defeat by Sweden.
The Swiss have not reached the World Cup quarterfinals since 1954 and they played Tuesday in St. Petersburg weighed down by that history.
Switzerland, ranked No. 6 in the world and favorite going into Tuesday's round of 16 match, was eliminated by a deflected shot from Emil Forsberg, but it was also a victim of its own overcautious play.
Switzerland had conceded first in both of its first two matches in Russia but managed to draw 1-1 with Brazil and beat Serbia 2-1. It drew 2-2 with Costa Rica in the group finale after twice taking the lead.
Against the well-drilled Sweden defense, there was no coming back.
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The Switzerland team was made up largely of the same players who lost in the round of 16 to Argentina at the 2014 World Cup, and to Poland in the same stage at the 2016 European Championship.
Police said three men entered the store on Thursday around 9:15 p.m. Two of the suspects were armed.
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McDonald’s and Starbucks made investors who purchased shares of the two franchises early on very rich. And they still have some room for further gains for value investors in the form of dividend payouts.
But the golden days, when their sales and stock values soared quarter after quarter, is over.
For an obvious reason: they have conquered every market frontier. So, there’s no room for further growth.
Wall Street has taken notice. Both franchises have been underperforming the overall market in recent years—see table 1.
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McDonald’s and Starbucks’ Market Performance
Company/Index 2-year performance 5-year McDonald’s 28.66% 55.64 Starbucks -18.10 43.36 SPY 27.52 66.77
Source: Finance.yahoo.com 6/29/18
That’s why it’s time for growth investors to look elsewhere to spot the next emerging franchise that can make them rich.
But how can investors identify this sort of franchise? What are the key metrics to look for?
ST. JOHNSBURY, Vt. (AP) — A Vermont woman is dead after a snowmobile crash in St. Johnsbury.
State Police say 31-year-old Amanda Dick of St. Johnsbury died when her snowmobile crashed into a tree on private property Saturday afternoon. A child who was riding with her was hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries.
Authorities are still investigating what led up to the crash. They say Dick was not wearing a helmet.
Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll drive begins
October 6, 2017 – During a City Council meeting Monday evening, Mayor Brad Eales, right, read a proclamation for the Knights of Columbus who give assistance to those less fortunate. Representing the Knights of Columbus for the reading of the proclamation was Grand Knight Jim Sogge.
The Knight’s of Columbus will be handing out Tootsie Rolls Friday and Saturday Oct. 6-7 for a donation. Half of donations collected will be given to the Special Olympics and the Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital while the other half will be donated to Ideal Industries of Richmond and the Benedictine Sisters Monastery. (Photo by Jae Juarez)
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Mark Russell, 53, was finally getting back on his feet following years of homelessness when he was murdered in a frenzied stabbing attack. His family are now pleading for help to find his killer.
TRENTON -- New tax breaks, a slight bump in the minimum wage and an opportunity for adopted people to obtain their original birth certificates await New Jerseyans as a plethora of high-impact laws take effect in 2017. News of the tax cuts was likely overshadowed by the 23-cent per-gallon rise in the gasoline tax that took effect on Nov. 1 to replenish a depleted Transportation Trust Fund for sorely needed transportation projects.
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Come Sail Away! Styx, America among stars who’ll perform on ’70s Rock & Romance Cruise in 2018
Courtesy of StarVista LiveStyx, America and ex-Doobie Brothers singer Michael McDonald are part of the lineup of the second annual ’70s Rock & Romance Cruise, which takes place March 3 to March 8, 2018. Other well-known artists who will perform during the seagoing vacation experience include War, The Guess Who, Air Supply, B.J. Thomas, Atlanta Rhythm Section, Badfinger Featuring Joey Molland and Poco.
The music-filled cruise will set sail from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and will make stops in Jamaica and Grand Cayman Island before returning to port.
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Wonderwall.com is checking up on some of the 2018 Academy Award nominees as well as stars of this year's Oscar-nominated films ahead of the movie world's biggest night on March 4, 2018, to see what they've been up to before the show. Let's start with this year's golden boy, Timothee Chalamet. The best actor nominee was spotted heading into the "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" studios in Hollywood on Feb. 23 carrying a garment bag. Keep reading for more Oscar nominees out and about...
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NORTH TEXAS-Just because the holidays are over doesn't mean acts of kindness need to be.
The Helpful Honda People kicked off their Helpful after the Holidays event by hosting a special pop-up street-side salon, giving homeless residents of Dallas a nice new haircut.
Not only will they leave looking good but the goal is to help them join the workforce.
"They've said they need a haircut and it really gives them feel worthy and dignified as a human as well as able to go job interview or reunite with family they just feel more presentable and good about themselves," said Hayley Ruffner with The Human Impact, an advocacy group.
The helpfulness continues on Monday, February 5th when Honda visits the Arlington Life Shelter. They’ll be donating diapers, undergarments, socks and other helpful items. Mayor Jeff Williams has challenged residents to report acts of kindness by posting using #arlingtonkindness.
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Hey, remember Tentacle Kitty? The little plushie feline with 10 wiggly things? Well she’s been growing in popularity, enough that now Dark Horse Press bring us the Tentacle Kitty Coloring Book. “Tentacle Kitty, or ‘Pink One’ as she was called in her tribe, is a kitty from another dimension, that happens to have tentacles. After a series of unfortunate event, she is trapped on Earth trying to find a way home. Armed with ten tentacles, an adventurous spirit, and new friends, what could go wrong?” Featuring 96 pages of art by the likes of John Merritt, Amy King, Yishan Li, Brittney Williams, Aubrey Aiese, and Rootis Tabootus, it wiggles its way onto book shelves this coming May.
FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — Police have broken up a crowd of about 200 demonstrators at Colorado State University after a group arrived armed with bats and shields.
Campus police say there were no arrests at the demonstration late Friday.
The Fort Collins Coloradoan reports some people were chanting a Nazi slogan but no details were immediately available. The newspaper says some scuffles broke out.
CSU spokeswoman Dell Rae Ciaravola (chayr-ah-VOH’-lah) says police were unable to determine any political affiliation for the group armed with bats before officers dispersed the crowd.
CSU President Tony Frank said some groups present had “a goal of violence to spread their fear.” He didn’t elaborate.
The demonstrators were outside a student center where conservative activist Charlie Kirk was speaking. In his talk, he distanced himself from white supremacists.
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This story has been corrected to show the university president’s last name is Frank, not Franks.
Atletico Madrid are one of the best teams in Europe managed by one of the greatest coaches in world football. They have a 1-0 lead from their first leg and Craig Shakespeare has to cope without Robert Huth and a half-fit Wes Morgan against the likes of Antoine Griezmann and Kevin Gameiro.
But this is Leicester - anything is possible! Right? How?
Force shots from long range
A number of the shots that Sevilla and Atletico Madrid took from outside the box in games against Leicester rattled the crossbar, the post and required excellent diving saves by Kasper Schmeichel, but none of them actually went in the goal.
Daniel Radcliffe comes over all Bear Grylls in the trailer for his new movie Jungle – except adventurer Bear wouldn't be dumb enough to plunge deep into a jungle with no clue about where he was going or how to get out again.
Jungle is based on a true story of a young Israeli man named Yossi Ghinsberg (Radcliffe). In the movie, Yossi and his friends follow a total stranger into the Bolivian jungle who promises to be their guide. But the stranger is not to be trusted: he abandons them and leaves them for dead.
What follows is a harrowing tale of survival. It's a bit like Leo Di Caprio's The Revenant, only with fewer bears and more snakes/spiders/biting ants.
Jungle is directed by Greg McLean and stars Daniel Radcliffe, Thomas Kretschmann, Alex Russell, Lily Sullivan and Jacek Koman.
It will premiere at the Melbourne International Film Festival in August and will be released in the US later this year. A UK release date has not been confirmed.
Bloomberg Gadfly columnist Liam Denning explains that Aramco’s debut may be delayed until oil prices jump for some reason. Even then, the underlying meaning of this IPO is why reserves yield to free cash flow when it comes to valuation -- and that $2 trillion aspiration likely yields to a harsher reality.
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Maxwell was recalled from Triple-A Nashville on Monday.
Maxwell will take the place of Kendall Graveman on the roster, who was placed on the 10-day disabled list Monday. The 26-year-old was off to a slow start at Triple-A Nashville, slashing just .208/.296/.375 across 24 at-bats. He'll likely operate as the third catcher with the A's, though it could end up being a brief stint.
Brock Lesnar tells UFC he is retired from competition
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LOS ANGELES (AP) Former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar has informed the mixed martial arts promotion that he is retired from competition.
The UFC confirmed Lesnar's decision Wednesday.
The decision doesn't affect Lesnar's professional wrestling career, where he has spent most of the past five years.
He returned from a 4 1/2-year MMA absence last July to beat Mark Hunt at UFC 200, but the result was overturned after Lesnar failed two doping tests. He was subsequently suspended from competition for a year by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, which administers the UFC's doping policy.
Lesnar's decision to retire means he has been removed from USADA's drug-testing pool, which monitors the fighters year-round.
If Lesnar decides to return to competition, he would have to serve the remaining five months of his suspension.
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Ever looked at Kriti Sanon and wondered how she manages to consistently look that gorgeous? To put your mind at ease and help you get flawlessly glowing skin like her, we met with the actor and asked her to reveal her beauty secrets. And you would be surprised to know what she had to say.Every time Kriti steps outdoors, she slathers a generous amount of sunscreen on to her skin. She says, “I can’t do without sunscreen. Sun can cause serious damage to your skin and the only way you can counter that is by using sunscreen.” However, applying it once in the morning is not enough. Experts recommend you reapply it every three hours to prevent tanning, pigmentation and dark spots.
One of Nguyen Ngoc Hanh's most iconic images depicts a young war widow clutching her late husband's dog tags - a photograph recognized by almost every South Vietnamese. Hanh, who died April 11 at age 90 in a San Jose nursing home, documented the war in his homeland for the South Vietnamese government and became an internationally recognized Vietnam War photographer by capturing battle victories and GI grit in portraits aimed at lifting the morale of the troops and their families on the home front.
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Greater Sudbury hosted the OFSAA gymnastics festival at Ecole secondaire Macdonald-Cartier on Monday and Tuesday.
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Gervais joined "The View" to discuss his latest projects and the importance of comedy today.
SHARE COPY LINK A recent meeting of the Richland County election commission ended with heated words. One member asked for a police escort to her car. Paul Osmundson
A recent meeting of the Richland County election commission ended with heated words. One member asked for a police escort to her car. Paul Osmundson
TORONTO — A man is dead following a late-night shooting in one of Toronto’s busiest intersections.
Police say a man was shot at around 11 p.m. at Yonge-Dundas Square in the heart of downtown.
The man believed to be in his 20s was rushed to a nearby trauma centre in critical condition.
Homicide Det. Stephen Henkel says he died of his injuries in hospital.
He says investigators had not yet identified the victim, nor have they released any suspect information.
Henkel says police are seeking witnesses from the many people who in the square at the time of the shooting and planned to check out surveillance camera footage in the area.
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Deer Lodge was a bit shaken with a 3.8 earthquake last night.
The earthquake started around nine o'clock in the evening.
However, not many locals felt the earthquake, in fact, some didn't even know there was an earthquake last night.
But one Deer Lodge native Doug Christi said he definitely felt a shake in his home.
"I was sitting in my living before bed and I was doing a little bit of writing. Then the chair started to rock by itself and the lamp shade next to me rattled. But it didn't last for very long,” said Christi.
If you do find yourself in a serious earthquake, you should drop down and take cover under a desk or table.
A new nightclub is coming to West Allis next month. The Crimson Club is set to open at 7211 W. Greenfield Ave. this August.
Owners Lisa Lewis, Jennifer Krueger and Jeff Krueger are looking to provide a safe, clean, nightclubclub atmosphere. “We want women to feel comfortable and safe here, so we have built in certain conveniences and security features that are rarely provided in traditional nightclub environments,” Lewis said in a press release.
All of the owners have a background in health and wellness, and they will make this a focus at their new club by providing healthy alternatives for drink mixers and tasty alcohol-free options. The club will also have a menu consisting of locally sourced bar favorites.
You can find more information here.
Northern Arizona’s Josh Gray was the hero for the Suns (16-17) Tuesday, Feb. 14, scoring a career-high 30 points on the night, with 24 of those coming in the second half, to lead the Suns to a 125-120 win over the Greensboro Swarm.
An appeal by Apple and Ireland against a European Union ruling for the U.S. firm to pay 13 billion euros (US$16 billion) in disputed taxes is likely to be heard in the autumn, Irish Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe said on Tuesday.
DUBLIN: An appeal by Apple and Ireland against a European Union ruling for the U.S. firm to pay 13 billion euros (US$16 billion) in disputed taxes is likely to be heard in the autumn, Irish Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe said on Tuesday.
The European Commission ruled in August 2016 that Apple had received unfair tax incentives. Both Apple and Dublin are appealing the original ruling, saying the iPhone maker's tax treatment was in line with Irish and European Union law.
(US$1 = 0.8189 euros)
(Reporting by Conor Humphries; Editing by Alexander Smith)
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(CNN) The nominees for the 75th Golden Globe Awards were announced Monday and it was a good day for HBO's limited series "Big Little Lies."
It was nominated for best TV movie or limited series, along with "Fargo," "Feud," "The Sinner" and "Top of the Lake: China Girl."
"Big Little Lies" stars Nicole Kidman and Reese Witherspoon were nominated for best actress in a TV movie or limited series, Jessica Lange and Susan Sarandon were nominated for "Feud" and Jessica Biel scored a nod for her work on "The Sinner."
A returned-to-TV favorite got a welcome back gift.
"Will & Grace" received a nomination for best TV musical or comedy along with "Black-ish," "Master of None," "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" and "SMILF."
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SEOUL, April 20 South Korean shares climbed to a near two-week closing high on Thursday as foreign investors and domestic institution's large bargain-hunting supported the main index.
The Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) closed up 0.5 percent at 2,149.15 points, its highest since April 7.
Offshore investors bought a net 74.9 billion won ($65.75 million) worth of KOSPI shares, while institutions purchased a net 224 billion won worth.
The South Korean won erased earlier losses on exporters' dollar-selling amid the absence of momentum for the greenback.
The won was quoted at 1,139.8 to the dollar at the conclusion of onshore trade, little changed compared to Wednesday's close of 1,140.2. (Reporting by Dahee Kim; Editing by Kim Coghill)
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It's been confirmed that UFC champion Conor McGregor will face professional boxer Floyd Mayweather in the ring.
The pair will face off in a light middleweight boxing match in Las Vegas on August 26th.
Mayweather posted a video on twitter confirming the details with the message 'It's official', while McGregor posted, 'the fight is on'.
It's reported each fighter could earn 100 million dollars from the bout - one of the richest in history.
THE FIGHT IS ON. pic.twitter.com/KhW0u3jRft — Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) June 14, 2017
May 3 WhatsApp suffered a widespread global outage on Wednesday and was working to fix it as soon as possible, the Facebook Inc messaging service said.
A spokesperson confirmed the outage in an email, but did not specify the regions affected.
WhatsApp was down in parts of India, Canada, the United States and Brazil, according to Reuters journalists, on Apple Inc's iOS operating system, Alphabet Inc's Android, and Microsoft Corp's Windows mobile OS.
WhatsApp's website was functioning normally.
WhatsApp status, a Snapchat-like photo-sharing feature, has more than 175 million daily active users, Facebook said on its earnings conference call earlier on Wednesday. (Reporting by Sangameswaran S and Ismail Shakil in Bengaluru, additional reporting by David Ingram in San Francisco; Editing by Richard Chang)
Spurred by Donald Trump's recent executive order, I have written a thing for The Spinoff about a still live part of New Zealand's immigration past. The Spinoff has no comments facilities, so I'm making the opportunity available here.
Cubs manager Joe Maddon said that Bryant continues to experience some discomfort in his inflamed left shoulder, but the third baseman remains on track to put in a workout Friday before a decision is made on whether the third baseman is activated from the 10-day disabled list, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports.
The Cubs were originally optimistic that Bryant would be ready to come off the DL when first eligible Wednesday, but the slugger's progress stagnated a little more than anticipated, prompting the club to push back his target return date. Bryant is expected to rest Wednesday and Thursday before re-testing the shoulder Friday with what will likely be a full range of baseball activities. The 26-year-old already resumed taking batting practice Tuesday, so he may only need to prove he can field his position and make throws across the diamond comfortably for the Cubs' training staff to sign off on his reinstatement.
The result of the giga-voxel morphogenesis process applied to full-scale aircraft wing design is shown after 400 steps of the morphogenesis procedure. Fixed upper layers have been removed to reveal the internal details. Apart from the thin, fixed outer layer, no a priori assumptions were made about the internal geometry of the wing structure. Hence, all of the intricate details, such as curved spars, truss and wall structures, that can be observed have appeared spontaneously as a result of the optimization process. |
The Queens may be fighting each other, but their enemies are on their doorstep waiting to take over.
Dutch Fork wins fourth-straight, beats Lexington 29-7
IRMO, S.C. (WOLO) — Dutch Fork put the clamping on Lexington Friday night in a 29-7 win at home.
The Silver Foxes have now won four-straight games and improve to 5-1 this year.
Lexington falls to 5-3 this season.
Police are searching for a man who they say urinated on a synagogue in Northeast Philadelphia.It happened at 12:30 a.m. Sunday at the Congregation Beth Solomon, located at 198 Tomlinson Road.Surveillance cameras captured the man as he approached the front doors, gave an obscene hand gesture in the direction of the camera, then began to urinate on the walls and sidewalk directly in front of the doors of the synagogue.The man then entered the passenger seat of a white four door sedan and left the area.The suspect is described as being approximately 20 years old, thin build, light complexion, short beard, black hair, wearing a white shirt, and jeans.If you have any information about the suspect's identity and/or whereabouts, you can submit a tip anonymously by dialing 215-686-TIPS (8477) or text a tip to PPD TIP or 773847.----------
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A man has been arrested and charged over the death of a Glasgow woman who disappeared two months ago.
Julie Reilly, 47, from Shieldhall Road in Govan, was reported missing on February 15 after failing to turn up to several appointments.
Police Scotland confirmed her death on Monday and said they were treating her disappearance as murder.
A 41-year-old man was arrested earlier on Tuesday and has now been charged. He is due to appear at court on Wednesday.
A force spokesman said: "Police Scotland can confirm that a 41-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the death of Julie Reilly, who was reported missing on Thursday 15 February 2018.
"The man is due to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Wednesday. A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal."
JUST days after being knocked out of the French Open in the first round, Australian Bernard Tomic has been labelled tennis’ party animal by former world No. 1 Marat Safin.
The two-time major winner told L’Equipe that Tomic “holds all the [partying] records from what I heard.”
Asked where Tomic’s priorities were, Safin put it simply: “It’s party, party, party … then tennis.”
The Aussie was winless since January before his unexpected revival on the European clay, but did little to prove his doubters wrong.
After losing 6-4, 5-7, 6-4, 6-4 to Argentinian Marco Trungelliti, who had driven 1,000km from Barcelona to play the first-round tie, Tomic then conducted a surly news conference with exasperated reporters.
Tomic said he planned to return to his Monte Carlo base, but declined to discuss his grass-court prospects ahead of Wimbledon starting in early July.
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) - Today Is Mother's Day and while many people spend time with their family; others aren't as fortunate.
Hospice Hearts In Champaign took some of their orphan puppies and kittens to Clark-Lindsey Retirement Community to keep the residents company. The cats and dogs brought lemonade, tea, and presents for the mothers.
Jessica Sempek, the executive director of Hospice Hearts said: "It's really nice. I think for women who weren't able to spend time with their families today to be able to have a little bit of fun and enjoy their time with the animals.”
All the animals that attended are up for adoption and if interested in taking one of the furry friends home, you can find out more about the process by visiting Hospice Hearts website or Facebook page.
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Gunman Who Shot Top GOP Congressman Had History Of Arrests
CHICAGO (AP) – The Illinois man who shot a Republican congressman and several other people Wednesday while they practiced baseball outside the nation’s capital had a number of run-ins with police in recent years, including arrests for battery, resisting arrest and drunken driving.
James T. Hodgkinson, who was 66, was fatally shot by police. Court records show that his legal trouble started in the 1990s. His most serious problems apparently came in 2006, when he was arrested on the battery charge. Records indicate he has not been involved in any legal cases since 2011.
Hodgkinson’s Facebook page indicates that, until recently, he ran a home-inspection business out of his home in Belleville, in the southwestern corner of the state, across the Mississippi River from St. Louis.
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Agnes Monica Muljoto (born 1 July 1986), known by her stage name Agnez Mo, is an Indonesian singer, songwriter and actress. Born in Jakarta, she has recorded three children's albums and became a presenter of several children's television programs. In 2003, Agnes released her first adult album entitled And the Story Goes, which catapulted her name back to the Indonesian music industry. Agnes’ homeland success encouraged her to target the international music scene. On the second album released in 2005, Whaddup A.. '?!, she collaborated with American singer Keith Martin for the single "I'll Light a Candle". Agnes also took part in two Taiwanese drama series, The Hospital and Romance In The White House.
4.24.18 – After Earth Day weekend, The Belle, David and Remy had some wholesome conversations on conservation efforts and what nature means to them.​
Dubuque Police are warning people to be wary of a new scam, where callers may be posing as officials from Clarke College.
Lt. Scott Baxter said they've received a number of complaints indicating people are getting telemarketing or robo-calls, and "Clarke College" appears on the caller I.D.
Baxter said the scammers try to get credit card information from the potential victim. He doesn't believe anyone has fallen for it yet.
April 24 (Reuters) - Navient Corp:
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indiana Supreme Court is considering whether state prison officials can change execution drugs without going through a public review.
The justices heard arguments Thursday in the challenge by death row inmate Roy Lee Ward, who was convicted in the 2001 rape and murder of 15-year-old Stacy Payne in southern Indiana’s Spencer County.
The state appeals court ruled in June that the Department of Correction didn’t follow proper procedures in selecting a new three-drug combination in 2014.
Ward’s attorney, David Frank, argues such decisions should be subject to public oversight.
Deputy Attorney General Stephen Creason says state law doesn’t require the rulemaking process and would unduly delay executions.
Indiana has 12 death row inmates but no executions are currently scheduled.
The court didn’t say when it would issue a ruling.
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MOVES-Bank of America prime brokerage executive jumps to RBC
NEW YORK, June 14 Jonathan Yalmokas has resigned as Bank of America Corp's head of prime brokerage in the Americas to lead an equity financing business at Royal Bank of Canada, a person familiar with the move said on Wednesday.
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Claire Foy says the controversy over her pay for the Netflix series "The Crown" has changed her approach to Hollywood.
Foy says it opened her eyes about what she's "allowed to have an opinion about."
A producer disclosed last month that Foy, who starred as Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, was paid less than Matt Smith, who played Prince Philip, because Smith was better known.
Foy was in Las Vegas promoting "The Girl in the Spider's Web," which completed filming this month. It's based on the fourth book in Stieg Larsson's popular Millennium series revolving around hacker Lisbeth Salander, previously been played in movies by Noomi Rapace and Rooney Mara.
The UK police are investigating about 40 people belonging to the neo-Nazi movement on suspicion they could be preparing terrorist attacks targeting Muslims, local media reported Sunday, citing police intelligence sources.
MOSCOW (Sputnik) — According to The Sunday Times, most of the suspects live in Yorkshire. Their activity is likely to become more active after Labour lawmaker Jo Cox was murdered in June 2016 by a suspected neo-Nazi.
The suspects are under investigation for “proactively plotting” of the attacks by familiarizing themselves with the Islamic institutions and community representatives, the newspaper said.
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DECATUR, Ga. (AP) - Another major highway in metro Atlanta has been closed, this one because an underground gas leak caused the fast lane to buckle.
DeKalb County spokeswoman Sarah Page says the pavement on Interstate 20 buckled in the HOV lane Monday morning, several miles southeast of downtown Atlanta. All westbound lanes are closed until further notice.
WXIA-TV reports the large bump in the interstate is about 3 feet high.
It's the second time a major highway in the Southeast's largest city has become defective in the past few weeks. A large fire allegedly set by a man smoking crack cocaine caused overpass on Interstate 85 to collapse a few miles north of downtown Atlanta on March 27.
A 53-year-old woman is dead and homicide detectives have taken over the investigation after her body was found Monday in Clareview and as Sarah Kraus reports, the victim’s son was seen in handcuffs.
Saudi Arabia reportedly will scale back its ambitions for an IPO of Aramco (Private:ARMCO) at least for now, moving ahead with a listing next year only on the Saudi stock exchange, partly because of concerns about legal risks and the need for a bigger listing has been negated by rising oil prices.
Also, Bloomberg reports that Aramco executives and government officials in recent weeks pitched their plan for what could be world’s largest IPO to some of the biggest U.S. mutual fund firms and hedge funds, and investors pushed back at several aspects of the deal, including the $2T valuation Saudi Arabia wants, the scale of dividends Aramco is prepared to pay, and the impact of the shale boom on oil prices over the next few years.
Several hedge funds reportedly said they saw a wave of shale oil growth putting pressure on prices, and expressed concern that OPEC and Russia would not continue cutting oil production to keep prices high after the current deal expires at the end of the year.
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ESSEX — Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Essex will host its annual Christmas Craft Fair on Saturday, Dec. 2, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
There will be a silent auction, a basket raffle, children’s gift buying table, face painting, a craft table, bake sale and a café for lunch, coffe and bagels.
Come to our old-fashioned church fair, and catch the spirit of this beautiful season, and Christmas shopping without the stress.
Our Lady of Sorrows Church is at 14 Prospect St. Essex, CT
For more information call Our Lady of Sorrows, 860-767-1284
Dodgers infielder Chase Utley was not about to pass up the chance to honor one of his heroes Tuesday when Los Angeles arrived for a three-game series against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field. Utley posed for a photo outside the ballpark with the statue of his friend and former teammate, Tribe legend Jim Thome, on the plaza near East 9th street.
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - The NCAA plans to double the number of teams it seeds in its Division I baseball tournament to 16, hoping to provide a more equitable competitive balance.
The organization announced the move Friday and it will take effect for the 2018 tournament. The change will allow the baseball tournament to follow the same seeding principles used by other sports that have at least 64 postseason participants.
The NCAA says that under the current format, with only eight seeded teams, the ninth-best could be paired against the No. 1 seed in the super regional round. With the change, a top seed will face the No. 16 seed.
The change was approved last week at a meeting of the Division I Competition Oversight Committee in Indianapolis.
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More people visited Musikfest in Bethlehem this year than ever before.Nearly 1.2 million people walked through the gates in Bethlehem for the 11 day festival.Organizers credit a plenty of performers and nearly ideal weather conditions for this record-breaking year.ONLINE: www.musikfest.org ----------
"The only way for a woman to purchase scribal materials such as kosher parchment and ink was to engage in an act of deception, by either sending a man to make the purchases on her behalf, or misrepresenting herself when making the purchase ," said Rabbi Linda Motzkin of Temple Sinai in Saratoga Springs, New York. Slowly, however, female scribes began taking their work out into the open, and next year will mark a decade since the completion of the first sefer Torah credited to a soferet , or female scribe.
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'You've given me the chance of life' - Teenager thanks Irish public for raising a 425k for last-chance treatment 'You've given me the chance of life' - Teenager thanks Irish public for raising a 425k for last-chance treatment More than a 425k has been raised in less than 48 hours to support an Irish teenager's cancer treatment after her video went viral internationally. http://www.independent.ie/life/health-wellbeing/youve-given-me-the-chance-of-life-teenager-thanks-irish-public-for-raising-425k-for-lastchance-treatment-35450222.html More than a 425k has been raised in less than 48 hours to support an Irish teenager's cancer treatment after her video went viral internationally.
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It’s been a struggle around here to get the court system to get with the times and allow cameras in the courtroom.
Among other things, it might ruin the dignity of the proceedings, opponents say.
But in Florida, a camera also helped get a bad judge removed from the bench.
South Florida Judge Merrilee Ehrlich retires at 5 p.m. today, after failing to muster up an ounce of human dignity while berating a defendant who was charged with getting into an argument with her daughter.
The judge didn’t want to hear anything about the woman’s asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
A few days later, the woman died in her sleep, the Florida Sun Sentinel.
Judge Ehrlich moved up her retirement by a few months after widespread criticism for her behavior. In her announcement today, she mentioned nothing about the incident.
Rome, July 4 - A Rome court on Wednesday sentenced the Italian State and the interior ministry to pay out 28 million euros plus interest to the owner of a building that has been occupied by an illegal squat since 2009. The State and the ministry were found guilty of "not preventing" the squat. They were also found guilty of not having cleared the building. The sentence was reported by building group Confedilizia, which hailed the ruling.
DUNSTABLE, Mass. — A New Hampshire skydiver who was blown off course in Massachusetts has been rescued after spending hours stuck about 70 feet (21 metres) up in a tree.
Dunstable police said late Sunday that Aatif Rathad, of Merrimack, New Hampshire, had been removed from the tree more than two hours after rescue teams were first dispatched.
Don Mayer, the airport manager at Pepperell Skydiving Center, tells WBZ-TV that Rathad is an experienced diver who missed the landing area.
Mayer says Rathad was embarrassed, but not seriously hurt. He says there were five other people who jumped from the same plane.
As the instructions point out, all videos are fetched automatically and listed alphabetically. Most playback features are supported, but you can't fling a video to Chromecast or another Plex app yet and external subtitles aren't supported. (Worst of all, it won't remember where you left off if you exit the video. Ugh.) The app can play .MP4, .MKV, .AVI, .WMV and .WMD formats -- just note that the first time you play a video of that type, you'll need internet access for the app to update player support components. After that, watch offline to your heart's content.
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David Tepper's Appaloosa fund added a large stake in Alibaba in the second quarter.
The fund added 3.69 million shares valued at $520.5 million, making it one of the top positions held by the fund.
Alibaba has been a popular bet this quarter. Shares are up 74.48% this year and other funds, like Daniel Loeb's Third Point, have added positions in the company in the second quarter.
Appaloosa also added positions in a Nasdaq 100 ETF from PowerShares and a Nasdaq Biotech ETF from iShares. The fund also increased its shares in Alphabet and Facebook, while it decreased its holdings in Southwest and General Motors.
Those changes were disclosed in an SEC filing which reflects the firm's second quarter holdings, and Appaloosa's positions could have changed since the filing.
Alibaba was up 1.93% on Monday, the same day Appaloosa's filing was released.
Vallejo police are investigating a fatal shooting that may be related to an earlier incident at an elementary school between two young students.A man was shot and killed Thursday morning on Kemper Street -- not far from his home. Police say the shooting happened on the street after a fight that started around 10 a.m.Neighbors told ABC7 News the victim and suspect lived just a few houses away from each other.The Vallejo school superintendent would not give details but confirmed that the homicide affected two young students at Loma Vista Elementary where counselors were brought in Friday for students and staff.Vallejo police however, would not confirm any connection between the homicide and the children at the school -- citing an "ongoing investigation."
Cambridge Analytica’s use of Facebook data was a ‘grossly unethical experiment’ coming to light thanks to a whistleblower. We’ll play his story, and discuss what they did with the data.
Plus Google, Target, and Walmart’s unholy alliance to battle Amazon and Twitter’s Cryptocoin crackdown.
An inspection of the work of the Defence Ministry has uncovered irregularities in over 100 public procurement orders, announced at a briefing interim Defence Minister Stefan Yanev.
The report on the public procurement orders where violations and bad practices have been discovered has been sent to the Prosecutor’s Office.
The report on public procurement orders was signed and submitted to the interim PM on Monday. The PM set a deadline of two weeks to his ministers to inspect the work of their predecessors. The Minister specified that the report has been sent to the Prosecutor’s Office on the recommendation of inspection bodies.
Yanev clarified that the inspection is not over yet and the investigation is ongoing.
Yanev added that details will be provided at a special press conference.
Money isn't everything -- but it's a long way ahead of what comes next. -- Sir Edmond Stockdale
VANCOUVER — One of the contenders vying to lead British Columbia's Liberal party won't have the backing of 1,349 prospective members who were disqualified from voting because of incomplete applications.
A spokesman for Todd Stone's campaign says email addresses were missing on membership applications of people whose first language is not English.
Peter Fassbender says in a statement the issue came to light Jan. 26 when the party contacted Stone's senior campaign team.
Stone immediately requested a full investigation to determine what happened.
April 24 (Reuters) - TPG Specialty Lending Inc:
* TPG SPECIALTY LENDING INC - ISSUED 522,224 SHARES OF ITS COMMON STOCK, PAR VALUE $0.01 PER SHARE AT PUBLIC OFFERING PRICE OF $17.45 PER SHARE Source text: bit.ly/2HRIBaC Further company coverage:
The Australian city of Sydney held a commemoration on Wednesday to commemorate the fall of Singapore 75 years ago, China's Xinhua news agency reported. Ar least 100,000 allied troops, including Australians, were taken prisoners when Japan invaded Singapore in 1942.
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I hate to break it to you, but we're all going to kick the bucket one day. These people were aware of that fact and decided to get the last laugh and have it carved in stone (or marble, but let's not get picky). Life is too short for that.May they rest in peace.
A special panel set up by the South Carolina Legislature has proposed new rules for dogs that are tethered outside.
The potential rules would require that dogs who are tethered have access to food, water and shelter and be able to move around comfortably. The proposed ideas would also allow law enforcement to penalize dog owners who aren’t following the rules.
South Carolina has never had any laws regulating the practice.
Tethering can cause injury or even death to dogs if they are neglected. It can also change their behavior.
“Keeping a dog chained and or tethered for an elongated period of time it breeds aggression and it is zero quality of life for that animal,” said Kim Almstedt, the Executive Director of the Francis R Willis SPCA in Summerville.
The proposed rules on dog tethering will be considered in January when legislators return to Columbia.
Rauner, Cook County assessor call on each other to resign
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Gov. Bruce Rauner says Cook County Assessor Joseph Berrios is part o f"the unholy trinity of collusion, corruption, conflicts of interest in our property tax system." Associated Press/July 26, 2017
Gov. Bruce Rauner demanded Monday that Democrat Joseph Berrios step down, calling the longtime Cook County assessor -- along with Rauner enemies J.B. Pritzker and House Speaker Mike Madigan -- part of "the unholy trinity of collusion, corruption, conflicts of interest in our property tax system."
Berrios' campaign, in turn, fought back, saying Rauner should "do the people of Illinois a favor -- he should admit that he has failed as governor and resign."
Property taxes were ostensibly the issue, but both sides seemed more interested in dragging in other personalities to complicate the debate -- even President Donald Trump and disgraced political insider Stu Levine.
• For the complete story, visit chicago.suntimes.com.
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0:28 One killed in head-on collision in Merced County
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1:24 Bill to increase water storage in Merced
The Kerrville Police Department will join forces with the Drug Enforcement Administration on Saturday, April 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to provide a venue for persons who want to dispose of unwanted an …read more
Read more here:: National Take-Back-Day set for April 29
Aug 14 (Reuters) - British mail delivery company DX Group said on Monday talks for a potential merger with John Menzies Plc's distribution unit had been terminated due to unsuitable terms.
DX said it would change the composition of its board as part of business changes. (Reporting by Sanjeeban Sarkar in Bengaluru; Editing by Amrutha Gayathri)
An American Mosque is a groundbreaking documentary about religious freedom and the struggle against intolerance set in a rural California town. Sparked by the destruction of a mosque, we witness how a community responds to hate through painful but ultimately positive discussions about the perception of Islam in America and our responsibility to defend everyone's Constitutional right to worship.
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On December 4, 2016 Grateful Dead tribute act Joe Russo's Almost Dead helped close out last year's installment of Dominican Holidaze at Breathless & New Onyx Resorts in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Today's Taper Tuesdays features an official recording of JRAD's performance at the event which is a matrix of on-stage mics and the soundboard feed.
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The trial of a grime artist accused of rape, assault by penetration, false imprisonment and assault has been adjourned.
Andy Anokye, 31, who performs under the stage name Solo 45, denies 31 charges.
The charges, relating to four alleged victims, include 22 counts of rape and five counts of false imprisonment.
Anokye also denies two charges of assault by penetration and two charges of assault occasioning actual bodily harm.
Judge William Hart adjourned the case during a hearing at Bristol Crown Court on Tuesday.
"The trial of Mr Anokye has been adjourned to a date to be fixed and that day is not yet capable of being finalised," the judge said.
Christopher Quinlan QC is prosecuting the case, with Sallie Bennett-Jenkins QC representing Anokye.
Anokye, of Millennium Promenade, Bristol, denies all the charges against him.
The Door County Economic Development Corporation has announced that Paige Funkhouser will be joining the public/private agency in Sturgeon Bay in September as Economic Development Manager. Funkhouser is currently the Events and Promotions Director for the Sturgeon Bay Visitor Center. A California native, she came to Door County in 2003 when she joined the Door County Advocate as a reporter. Funkhouser has also held tourism-oriented positions in Fish Creek and Sister Bay. A graduate of the University of California/Santa Cruz with a degree in literature and journalism, she also has experience in marketing, public relations and community development.
A Tennessee sheriff’s deputy was killed Wednesday responding to a report of a stolen vehicle and a manhunt for the gunman was on, according to local media reports.
A Dickson County sheriff’s deputy got into an altercation with the suspect when the deputy responded to a report of a stolen vehicle in Kingston Springs, The Tennessean reported.
An alert for an armed suspect was issued for residents in Dickson and authorities urged residents to contact authorities if they see anything suspicious. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation was en route to the scene, officials said.
Video on social media appeared to show state troopers in tactical gear converging on the area.
Dickson County Mayor Bob Rial told WKRN-TV that the suspect was still at large.
The suspect was identified as Steven Wiggins, WSMV-TV reported, citing Dickson County officials. Wiggins was described as a white male with balding, brown hair.
The deputy wasn’t immediately identified.
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Authorities in Massachusetts say a 10-month-old baby had to be revived twice after she was exposed to fentanyl.
Police arrived at the Methuen (mih-THOO'-uhn) residence early Saturday afternoon after receiving a report of a child not breathing.
First responders took the child to Lawrence General Hospital, where police say she stopped breathing twice and had to be resuscitated. She was later airlifted to Tufts Medical Center in Boston, where she's in stable condition.
Authorities say hospital tests indicate the baby had the potent synthetic opioid fentanyl (FEHN'-tuh-nihl) in her system.
The Department of Children and Families says it has taken custody of the baby. The incident remains under investigation.
Mayor Stephen Zanni says, "The opioid epidemic knows no boundaries."
The Toronto-based reggae fusion band Magic! performs Saturday night at Musicfest, at Del Crary Park. The band is known for its hit single Rude and Juno wins in 2015 for single of the year and breakthrough group of the year.
The group's latest album is Primary Colours, with the hit single Lay You Down Easy. The music starts at 8 p.m., and admission is free. Musicfest continues all summer with free concerts Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Learn more about Magic! here, and check out Musicfest's summer of tunes here.
The people watching at Jazzoo is only half the fun! We’ll give you a peek at some of the delicious food and drinks you can enjoy.
Dahl is out of Wednesday's lineup against the Giants, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
The Rockies will go a third game in a row with Dahl on the bench to start, and while two of those games have been against lefties, it's certainly irksome to see the talented youngster strictly platooned this early in his career. The other instance was presumably due to Gerardo Parra having good career numbers against Jeff Samardzija, which is perhaps even more frustrating for Dahl's fantasy owners. Noel Cuevas and Carlos Gonzalez are starting in left and right field, respectively.
Mice may be able to learn to 'sing' in harmony like humans and some birds, according to US scientists.
The International Automotive Photonics Exposition, the first of its kind in Taiwan, will run alongside the International Optoelectronics Exposition 2017 in Taipei during June 14-16, according to the main organizer the Photonics Industry & Technology Development Association . The automotive photonics exhibition will cover smart LED automotive lighting, car-use lenses, LiDAR, ADAS, automotive displays, in-car information and entertainment systems, Internet of Vehicles and electric vehicles.
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We some kind of suicide squad?
By Brandon Champion | bchampio@mlive.com
The enemy is to the north, so that's where our heroes are heading. Season 7, episode 5 of HBO's hit series "Game of Thrones" featured some big reveals, including Jamie surviving his encounter with Drogon and Gilly discovering Jon Snow's legitimate noble birth.
However, the episode, titled "Eastwatch" ended with Snow leading a raiding party north of the wall to retrieve evidence of the army of the dead. The group features an eclectic group of characters, some who just returned to the screen and others who have been with us since the Pilot. Here is a closer look at the "suicide squad" of Westeros.
This 20-foot-tall bronze statue of Joseph Stalin stood in the square of Gori for over 60 years. The government removed it in 2010, but three years later the city council voted to re-erect it at the Stalin Museum, where it now lays.
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The cast and friends of Summer get down with Matt Rodin in this boogilicious Red Carpet Challenge on opening night!
LAUREL, Mont. (AP) - Wildlife officials approved a special hunt to learn more about the prevalence of chronic wasting disease in Montana.
The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission voted Thursday to allow the hunt that will begin Friday. Licenses go on sale Monday.
Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks official Greg Lemon says the hunt follows the first finding of chronic wasting disease in wild deer in Montana this fall.
Lemon says every animal that is killed must be sampled during this hunt. He says hunters have 72 hours to submit the animal for sampling.
Whole carcasses, heads, and spinal columns won't be allowed outside the designated area in order to prevent potential spread of chronic wasting disease.
The hunt area spans more than 1,200 square miles (3,108 square kilometers) south of Laurel.
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Daily Four-Evening' game
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Indiana Lottery's "Daily Four-Evening" game were:
0-2-4-7, SB: 5
(zero, two, four, seven; SB: five)
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Give our new blokes a chance to get hold of things before asking them to bankrupt us yet again after 2 weeks of the season.
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A great escape fight for survival is more marketable than a wet fart loss saturated relegation campaign.
Bums on seats should be the order of the day, not the old attitude of Green and Co that the Bulls fans will keep paying through the teeth no matter what, because eventually they will stop paying.
Especially in C1.
Nobody is of course asking them to do any such thing, but the fact is, we can't have any chance of getting out of this mess without financial backing, and it doesn't look like any is available, so we ask, what are Cha-Low doing this for?They don't have time sadly. I was going to explain but ...... what he said.
According to Zacks, "Regional Management Corp. is a diversified specialty consumer finance company engaged in providing loan products primarily to customers with limited access to consumer credit from banks, thrifts, credit card companies and other traditional lenders. It offers Small Installment Loans, Large Installment Loans, Automobile Purchase Loans, Furniture and Appliance Purchase Loans and Insurance Products.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Prometic Life Sciences Inc
* Prometic Life Sciences - ‍executed agreements in relation to previously announced joint venture with affiliates of Shenzhen Royal Asset Management​
* Prometic Life Sciences Inc says SRAM's initial funding of $33 million is earmarked for clinical development of product
* Prometic Life Sciences Inc - ‍Prometic Chinaco is to receive royalties for net sales of products from sub-licensees​
* Prometic Life Sciences Inc - ‍Prometic Chinaco controls bulk manufacturing of products which it will exclusively supply to sub-licensees in China​
* Prometic Life Sciences - co is licensing development, manufacturing, commercialization rights for PBI-4050, PBI-4547 and PBI-4425 for Chinese market​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Amazon's bracing for protesters. The retailer giant is holding its shareholder meeting Wednesday and an activist group is planning to fly a plane over the meeting with a banner reading, "Bezos Needs a Boss." Yahoo Finance's Seana Smith, Dan Roberts, David Pogue and Andy Serwer discuss.
Jason Butt joined The Telegraph after covering high school sports for The Washington Post. A 2009 University of Georgia graduate, he's also covered the Baltimore Ravens and Atlanta Falcons for CBSSports.com.
BOSTON, April 17 (Reuters) - Kenya's Edna Kiplagat won the 121st running of the Boston Marathon on Monday in an unofficial time of two hours 21 minutes and 53 seconds, well ahead of her nearest competitors in the women's field.
Kiplagat, whose resume includes marathon wins in London, Moscow, New York and Daegu, broke away from the pack just before the race's hilliest section at about the 20-mile mark and ran aggressively through the hills on her way to an emphatic victory.
(Reporting by Scott Malone; Editing by Larry Fine)
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Joinn Laboratories China Co Ltd
* Joinn laboratories china says it plans to raise up to 256.5 million yuan ($38.51 million) at 12.51 yuan per share for its shanghai ipo
Source text in Chinese:bit.ly/2uByDo9 ($1 = 6.6603 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
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Owen Sound police are investigating a hit and run involving a pedestrian.
The incident took place Monday between 3:30 p.m. and 3:45 p.m. on the north side of 10th Street West near 7th Avenue.
The pedestrian was struck by a mid-sized black or dark coloured vehicle.
The driver then fled.
Luckily, the person only suffered minor injuries.
Contact Owen Sound police if you have any information.
Ground beef, sausage, cheese, and, of course, Tater Tots make this homey casserole a crowd-pleaser. Cayenne pepper and hot Italian sausage give it a pleasant kick. —Ryan Jones, Chillicothe, Illinois
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DANBURY, Conn. (WWLP) – Two Springfield men were arrested after Connecticut State Police allegedly found guns in the car they were riding in on Sunday.
According to Connecticut State Police, 37-year-old Robert Ruiz and 24-year-old Hector Martinez, both of Springfield, have been charged with carrying a dangerous weapon and illegal possession of weapons in a motor vehicle. Ruiz was also charged with alteration of firearm identification.
Ruiz and Martinez were passengers in a car that was pulled over by state police on I-84W in Danbury for speeding. Troopers allegedly could smell a strong marijuana odor coming from the car, at which point one of the men stated he had smoked marijuana and that he hand blunts in the car.
State police seized blunts and a small bag of marijuana in addition to three firearms.
Both Martinez and Ruiz were released after posting bond and are scheduled to return to Danbury for court on April 3.
The driver of the car was issued an infraction for the speeding violation and released.
Ten years ago, fire fighters saved the life of Brian Ulbrich after a motor cycle accident in Waterford.
He wanted to say thanks. Wednesday, he presented wooden flags to the Stancliff Hose Company and first responders for their life saving efforts.
Over the years, he has donated flags to fire and police departments.
He wants the first responders to know how much he appreciates what they do for local communities.
Also, Wednesday, the American Legion presented a $10,000 check donation to the fire department.
The money is being used to buy 2 infrared cameras and 4 masks with infrared cameras on them.
A JET/IA patch is affixed to the uniform of Tech Sgt. Ronald Gowen, a logistician assigned to the 387th Air Expeditionary Squadron. The 387th Air Expeditionary Squadron is responsible for more than 300 of these Joint Expeditionary Tasking and Individual Augmentee Airmen, who are currently deployed in 10 to 12 different countries.
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Hoyt has allowed eight runs on 12 hits and two walks across 8.1 innings while striking out seven this spring.
Hoyt is having a rough spring and he'll need to turn it around in the near future if he expects to lock up a spot in Houston's bullpen. He bounced between Triple-A Fresno and the big-league squad a season ago, and he'll look to pitch more consistently in 2018. Hoyt struck out 66 batters across 49.1 innings while recording a serviceable 4.38 ERA last year.
From RCIPS Sun 16 April 2017 at 8:07 pm
Today, Sunday 16/4/17 officers of the RCIPS arrested a 29 yr. old George Town man on suspicion of being involved in the Armed Robbery which occurred on April 8th 2017. He was also arrested on suspicion of being in Possession of an unlicensed Firearm and Attempted Murder. He remains in police custody.
A Lubbock woman remained hospitalized Tuesday after a crash that also injured five others, including an infant girl, last week in South Lubbock. University Medical Center representatives said 25-year-old Cassandra Schell remained in critical condition following the crash on the evening of June 5. The crash prompted a road closure two days later, as Lubbock Police Department Accident Investigators worked to map out the scene, according to LPD spokeswoman Tiffany Pelt.
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NCAA Tournament Albany Regional ticket booklets go on sale
COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina Athletics Ticket Office is currently selling tickets for the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament Albany Regional. The Gamecocks advanced to the regional, which will play games on Sat., Mar. 24 (11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.) and Mon., Mar. 26(7 p.m.) at Times Union Center in Albany, N.Y., after winning two games on their home court over the weekend.
Ticket booklets for the Albany Regional can be purchased through the South Carolina Athletics Ticket Office for $58 per seat, which includes tickets for both days of the event. If the Gamecocks do not advance to Monday’s regional final, fans will have an opportunity to request a refund for that game’s ticket price.
Fans can all the South Carolina Athletics Ticket Office at 1-800-4SC-FANS today to order tickets. An online purchase option will be available on Tuesday.
USC Athletics contributed to the writing of this article.
PCHS Student of the Week, Micah Curtis
Micah Curtis is this week’s PTO Student of the Week at Powell County High School. He is the son of Sarah Johnson of Clay City. Darian Watkins and Chase Johnson are Micah’s older brothers.
Micah enjoys welding and appreciates the instruction Mr. Cole Wills has given him in this area. His future plans include attending MCTC in order to receive a welding certification.
Farming, four-wheeling, and dirt bike racing are all activities that Micah enjoys outside of school.
Micah was nominated for Student of the Week by Mrs. Rebecca Lester. She is impressed with Micah’s involvement in class activities and his improved academic performance. According to Mrs. Lester, “Micah has shown kindness toward his peers and has a great attitude.”
Oakland Supercross | Press Day Photos
Oakland Supercross | Press Day Photos
By Billy Rainford
Press Day for the 2018 Oakland Supercross took place today between 1-2pm at Oakland Coliseum. There were quite a few riders and they broke them up into 2 groups for track time. Here are a few photos from a sunny and warm afternoon in northern California.
Brexit should unify all races and religions, a Ukip MEP has declared after handing in his party membership of 22 years in protest at its leader’s anti-Islamic rhetoric and support for jailed former English Defence League chief Tommy Robinson.
James Carver, who joined the party in 1996, called on Ukip to stop insulting Islam and embrace Muslim Brexiteers if it wanted to be relevant after Brexit next year. He exclusively told The Telegraph that he had reluctantly decided to resign because the party was going in the “wrong direction” under Mr Batten’s leadership.
“I haven’t left Ukip, Ukip’s left me,” said Mr Carver, who was elected in 2014 and will now sit as an independent MEP until Britain leaves...
BEIJING (AP) — China's foreign ministry says Stern Hu, a former executive of the mining giant Rio Tinto, has been released from prison.
Hu, an Australian citizen, was released Wednesday. He was given a 10-year sentence in Shanghai after being convicted of accepting bribes and stealing trade secrets in 2010. The case strained relations between Australia and China, the former's largest trading partner.
Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Lu Kang said during a regular press briefing in Beijing that Hu's sentence was reduced.
Lu said Hu's "lawful rights and interests in accordance with law" were ensured during his prison sentence and that his sentence was "mitigated" because he also observed China's "laws, regulations and disciplines."
Hu led Rio Tinto's iron ore operations in China before he and three Chinese colleagues were arrested in 2009.
(CNS): A 25-ft Cobia boat stolen at the end of last month turned up today around 1½ miles off the coast of Frank Sound with no one in sight. The RCIPS Joint Marine Unit was alerted to the capsized vessel around 11:00am Wednesday morning, 14 June, by a member of the public. The officers on board the police marine vessel Typhoon responded and found the overturned boat and established that it had been reported stolen on 29 May.
The marine police and helicopter unit conducted a full search of the area but nothing was found. The blue and white boat, Lady Fisher, has twin 115hp Yamaha engines and police are concerned that whoever was on board may have encountered difficulties.
They are asking the public who know anything about the boat or those who could have been on it at the time it overturned to all 911 or the Joint Marine Unit at 649-7710.
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Louise Yaxley reported this story on Tuesday, April 18, 2017 17:45:00
The Federal Government says it is abolishing 457 visas for overseas workers.
It will cut 200 occupations from the list of jobs that people can come to Australia to do and it will tighten the rules. Instead of 457 visas there will be two new categories.
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The Presidency on Friday raised concerns over the media reports of the recent killings in Benue State.
Briefing State House correspondents at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, said many media organisations are guilty of promoting hate speech with the way they have been reporting the attack.
He said the disturbing trend was not restricted to news stories but also columns.
“We want to state emphatically that a segment of the Nigerian media is sinking deeper and deeper into the mess of hate speech in spite of repeated appeals by recognised and reputable media bodies, the Government and concerned Nigerians,” he said.
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Mark Grecco was a resident of Murray Hall and a basketball enthusiast. He was largely involved with intramural sports and in his free time was often playing basketball at the Rec Center with friends. Grecco passed away in 2006 as a sophomore majoring in Civil Engineering. This memorial basketball tournament put on by the Residence Halls Association and the Murray/Carpenter-Wells/Honors Complex Council has honored Grecco for the last decade.
Please contact Abigale Osborne with any questions by emailing rha@ttu.edu.
Saturday, February 17th at the TTU Rec Center, play in a free basketball tournament. The tournament will begin at 9:00 am and will run until about 1:00 pm, or until all the teams are finished. Teams may have a maximum of 5, and a minimum of 3 players. Each team must have at least one on-campus resident.
This Link can be used to register your team:
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WEST LINN, Ore. (AP) – The Washington County District Attorney’s Office says it won’t charge the West Linn police chief with driving under the influence of intoxicants in an off-duty encounter with city officers in May because it didn’t find enough evidence to prove the allegation beyond a reasonable doubt.
The Oregonian/OregonLive reports (https://goo.gl/tLQ9sB ) the district attorney’s office made the announcement Thursday regarding Police Chief Terry Timeus.
Senior Deputy District Attorney Bracken McKey wrote in a memo that officers in the case didn’t describe any impaired driving, didn’t do field sobriety tests or blood alcohol tests.
The officers said the chief had glassy or bloodshot eyes and slurred his words when he drove up to them May 16 as they were picking up dinner during their shift.
A police department spokesman declined to say if Timeus was back on the job. Timeus didn’t immediately return a telephone call for comment.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Hanon Systems :
* Says it plans to pay semi-annual cash dividend as 75 won/share to shareholders of record on June 30
* Expected payment date is Aug. 25
Source text in Korean: goo.gl/bX1ZqS
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
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Death Investigation Underway in Grand Forks
Investigators haven't said how she died, but they say foul play is not suspected
GRAND FORKS, ND — Grand Forks police are investigating the death of a woman found along a sidewalk in the city.
Authorities say 75-year-old Bisnu Kami of Grand Forks was found dead about 5 a.m. Sunday in the 700 block of 25th Street South.
Investigators haven’t said how she died, but they say foul play is not suspected.
Police say there is no danger to the public and nobody is wanted in connection to her death, but they do ask that if anyone has any information about Kami to contact them.
Why wear just one couture confection when you can wear two?! That's the motto many stars adopt on Hollywood's biggest night! Wonderwall.com is taking a look back at the bold-faced names who changed up their looks on Oscar night, starting with Salma Hayek. The A-list actress donned a divisive Prada gown during the Academy Awards. Keep reading to see what she wore later in the evening, plus check out more stars who had Oscar-night wardrobe changes...
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COLORADO - There are two storms to watch this week. Both deliver snow to the ski areas, but it's the 2nd storm that's more intense. This video details both the timing of the storms and forecast snow amounts.
You can already see the "Wall" sitting over the Mountains. Photographer Kathy Hill of Berthoud snapped this photo of it this morning. When you look west and see clouds like this shrouding the Mountains it usually means wind and snow is occurring.
Gulf investments in the plastic industry amount to around $55 billion, (Dh202 billion), said the secretary general of the Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA).
Abdulwahab Al-Sadoun said the plastic sector is projected to attract $17 billion of fresh investments over the coming five years, bringing to $72 billion the total volume of businesses in this platform by 2022, speaking to Emirates News Agency,
CHICAGO (AP)  An appeals court has refused to toss corruption charges against former U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock, saying it can't assess whether his prosecution violated constitutional separation-of-powers clauses until after he goes to trial.
The 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago says in its unanimous ruling Wednesday that it doesn't believe appellate courts have the authority to address such questions until after a verdict. No date has been set for the 36-year-old Schock's trial on 22 corruption counts.
The Republican from the central Illinois city of Peoria was indicted in 2016 on charges of misusing funds. He resigned in 2015 amid scrutiny of his spending, including to redecorate his Capitol Hill office in the style of the TV show "Downton Abbey."
A Schock spokesman didn't have an immediate comment.
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March 19 (Reuters) - SAIC Motor Corp Ltd:
* MG MOTORS INDIA TO LAUNCH ONE NEW VEHICLE IN THE COUNTRY EVERY YEAR FROM 2019 - STATEMENT
* MG MOTORS INDIA ACTIVELY CONSIDERING LAUNCHING NEW ENERGY VEHICLES IN THE COUNTRY - STATEMENT
* MG MOTORS INDIA EXEC SAYS PLANS TO INVEST MORE THAN 50 BILLION RUPEES IN INDIA OVER NEXT SIX YEARS
* MG MOTORS INDIA EXEC SAYS WILL LAUNCH FIRST CAR IN FIRST HALF OF 2019
* MG MOTORS INDIA EXEC SAYS FIRST CAR TO BE LAUNCHED WILL BE A SPORT UTILITY VEHICLE Further company coverage: (Reporting By Aditi Shah in NEW DELHI)
Hashish seized, accused arrested
JAMRUD: The Khassadar personnel seized 1500 kilogram hashish and arrested one alleged smuggler here on Thursday, official sources said.
They said Khassadar personnel stopped a truck for checking at the Bagyari checkpost and recovered 1500 kilogram hashish.
The Khassadar arrested the driver of the truck identified as Ijaz Hussain. The political administration started investigation.
Arsene Wenger has urged Hector Bellerin not to take part in the European Under-21 Championships this summer, but admits the full-back will almost certainly be heading for Poland. The 22-year-old has picked up three senior caps with Spain but is likely to be included in Albert Celades' squad for the Under-21 event.
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In this interconnected large-tech earth of anonymity, even the birds slide victims to cyberbullying. Thankfully, the human of this hen saw this incident just in time to set an stop to it. She even managed to choose a image of it for instructional uses, so the know-how can be handed to other birds out there on the Web.
Warning: If you are a hen operator and you see your birdie investing plenty of time on the Web, make sure you have a talk with it initially about the dangers of on the internet conversation. Don’t forget that birds are naive and innocent, and can not determine for themselves, so it is our obligation as grown ups to shield them. After you complete your speech about cyberbullying, never forget to instruct your hen about other comparable matters, this sort of as sabotage over sexting or Web frauds who faux to be very good but just want your dollars.
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Feb 1 (Reuters) - Canadian National Railway Co:
* CN ANNOUNCES US$900-MILLION DEBT OFFERING
* CANADIAN NATIONAL RAILWAY- ‍ANNOUNCED DEBT OFFERING OF $900 MILLION, COMPRISED OF US$300 MILLION 2.400% NOTES DUE 2020, AND US$600 MILLION 3.650% NOTES DUE 2048​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
A Mississauga man is charged with animal cruelty after a golden retriever was found with life-threatening injuries from a brutal beating.
The incident occurred Monday, July 2, just after 8:20 p.m., when Durham police were dispatched to an animal complaint in the area of Bennett Road and the Highway 401 off ramp in Bowmanville.
Citizens stopped to aid a golden retriever dog after they saw a man assaulting the dog on the side of the roadway.
Although the bystanders tried to intervene, they were unable to stop the attack.
A murder investigation has been launched following the fatal stabbing of a man in Brixton.
Police were called at around 8.45hrs on Tuesday, 14 February to reports of a stabbing in Hillside Road, SW2.
Officers attended with the London Ambulance Service and found a 51-year-old man suffering from stab injuries. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Next of kin have been informed but formal identification awaits.
A post-mortem examination will be held in due course.
A 38-year old man was arrested on suspicion of murder and is currently in custody at a South London police station.
The Met’s Homicide and Major Crime Command investigate under Acting Detective Chief Inspector Tom Dahri.
Enquiries into the circumstances of the incident are ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to call the incident room on 020 8721 4961, contact police via 101 or @MetCC or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Universities will introduce pay ratios to bring vice-Chancellor pay under control amid fears that a new regulator is about to end the “gravy train” of pay rises, The Daily Telegraph can reveal.
A “fair remuneration code” due to be announced in the new year will limit vice-Chancellors’ salaries to 6.4 times that earned by their academic staff, according to the proposals.
The code, which will be issued by the Committee of University Chairs (CUC), will also ban vice-Chancellors from sitting on their own remuneration committees, which decide how much to pay them.
The committees will themselves be made to publish an annual report and will need to disclose the salaries of the vice-Chancellor and their highest earners.
They will also have to justify why pay increases have been awarded.
A consultation on the new code will go out in January, before a final version is issued in April.
The logo of online accommodation booking website Booking.com is pictured at the International Tourism Trade Fair (ITB) in Berlin, Germany, March 9, 2016. REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch
ANKARA A Turkish court halted the activities of online travel agent Booking.com in a court case alleging the website had violated Turkish competition law, the Association of Turkish Travel Agencies (TURSAB) said on Wednesday.
The ruling by a court in Istanbul comes as a result of a 2015 case opened by TURSAB against Booking.com for allegedly carrying out "unjust competition against travel agencies". The association had previously made Booking.com pay Turkey's competition authority more than 2.5 million lira ($686,605) in fines.
The court ruled for the online travel agent's activities to be protectively halted for an undisclosed period of time.
($1 = 3.6411 liras)
(Reporting by Gulsen Solaker; Writing by Tuvan Gumrukcu; Editing by David Dolan)
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Members of the community are serving time for a good cause.
On Thursday, Erie News Now Jamison Hixenbaugh traded in his suit for prison garb, to participate in the annual "Erie Lock Up."
The event benefits the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA).
Those involved are nominated to serve time in jail at Jr’s Last Laugh Comedy Club.
Participants had to raise money to post bail, with all of the donations benefiting the MDA.
The money will help fund research and programs for kids and adults living with life threatening diseases, like muscular dystrophy or ALS.
The organization is hoping to raise $35,000.
If you would like to donate, visit: http://www2.mda.org/goto/jamisonh
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Ping An Insurance Group Co of China Ltd
* says january-july premium income totalling 382.3 billion yuan ($57.33 billion)
Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2vwBxtd
Further company coverage: ($1 = 6.6684 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
April 5 DATAGROUP SE:
* Decides on capital increase of up to 10 percent
* Decided to raise company's share capital by up to 10 percent against cash contributions, utilising authorised capital II 2013
* Proceeds from capital increase are planned to strengthen DATAGROUP SE's equity
* Share capital be increased by issuing a total of 759,000 new no-par value bearer shares of 7,590,000 euros by nominally up to 759,000.00 euors to up to 8,349,000.00 euros ($8.90 million) Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9380 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
"If you came to this set looking to be cheered up, you're screwed," White deadpanned from the stage. His music can give goosebumps, even on a sunny summer day; hear his set at Newport now.
The man accused of beating a police officer on Monday, was granted $60,000 bail when he made his first court appearance this morning.
Stanley Purcell is charged with using threatening language, disorderly conduct, malicious damage, battery on a police officer, and resisting arrest.
In granting bail, Magistrate Conliffe Clarke ordered Purcell to pay $6,000 in order to secure his release.
The accused was also told to report to the All Saints Police Station, four times a week.
His lawyer, Warren Cassell requested that the charges not be put to him today, so he will return to court on July 19 to enter a plea.
In the meantime, Police Prosecutor, Corporal Avil Jacobs has to disclose in 14 days, all the statements and evidence he has, as ordered by Magistrate Clarke.
PASADENA >> A large tree fell onto a vehicle and the rear of a home and its garage today in Pasadena, but no one was injured.
The approximately 125-foot pine tree, which was more than 100 years old, fell just after 4 p.m. in the 900 block of North Hill Avenue, according to Lisa Derderian of the Pasadena Fire Department.
It crushed an Infiniti and damaged the rear of a home and the home’s garage, but no one in the family of four was injured and the residents were not displaced, Derderian said.
The tree fell in the rear of the home, where the family’s two children often play, but no one was home at the time, Derderian said.
Police had said earlier that the tree fell on Monday, but Derderian said they were misinformed.
Your calendar says it's 2018, but fashion people would have you believe we've quantum-leaped back to the age of seashell jewelry and miniskirts . The nineties are alive and well, at least as far as trends are concerned. So, in the latest installment of our "Evolution of Fashion" video series, we revisit some of the best of nineties styles, from huge logo prints and baggy coats to skirts that Bella Hadid and Liv Tyler would certainly approve of.
Watch the clip above for a look back at the trends that dominated the nineties—and are on the rise again today.
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U.S. Air Force Airman Justin P. Gallagher graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in Texas.
The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.
Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.
He is the son of Colleen and Brian Gallagher of Temecula. He is also the brother of Jamie Gallagher.
Gallagher graduated in 2017 from Chaparral High School in Temecula.
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An "extremely rare" signed copy of Adolf Hitler's Mein Kampf is to be sold at a Lancashire auction house this morning.
The blue cloth-covered 1935 edition bears the Nazi dictator's signature on the front fly leaf.
It was presented to former BBC and Oxford Mail journalist Peter Cadogan during a visit to Munich in the late 1930s.
It will be sold at Silverwoods auction house on Lincoln Way, Clitheroe and is expected to raise more than £1,000.
Auctioneer James Thompson said some people "wouldn't touch anything Nazi with a bargepole", but others believe the book should be preserved, despite Hitler's appalling reign.
"In a way, it's a way to touch a monster," he added.
Mein Kampf, which translates as My Struggle, was first published in 1925 and sets out Hitler's political ideology and plans for Germany.
The example being sold is thought to be especially rare because Hitler was known to resist signing documents of any kind.
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Jeremy Camp, the Indiana-born Christian artist, has released a new album, The Answer. The album as a whole seems to be ordained for such a time as this. With the brokenness and darkness, we see in the world on a daily basis, a message of hope and light is needed. And a reminder that Jesus is the […]
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Did you know there is an air quality meteorologist? They are responsible for issuing the air quality forecast each day, based on the Air quality index. J-P Dice speaks with Matt Lacke, an air pollution meteorologist in Jefferson County, who explains why air quality is so important during the summer. And what factors determine issuing a code yellow, code orange, etc.
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FORD COUNTY – One person was injured in a 3-vehicle accident just after 4p.m. on Tuesday in Ford County.
The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2016 Dodge Ram pickup driven by Jessee Stickell, 51, Pottsville, PA., was northbound on U.S. 56 just south of U.S. 400.
As the pickup approached the intersection at Lariat Way, a 2001 Cadillac DeVille driven by Jose G. Soto-Gonzalez, 30, Dodge City, attempted to cross U.S. 56 from Lariat Way.
The Dodge collided with the Cadillac and rolled into the northeast ditch. The Cadillac spun around and hit a USD 443 school bus driven by Wade S. Hampton, 64, Dodge City, that was stopped on Lariat Way headed west bound on U.S. 56.
Stickel was transported to Western Plains Medical Center.
Soto-Gonzalez, Hampton and 9 children on the school bus were not injured.
The drivers were properly restrained at the time of the accident, according to the KHP.
March 30 Resonant Inc
* Resonant Inc. reports 2016 financial results and provides business update
* Resonant Inc - cash and investments at December 31, 2016 totaled $9.8 million, compared with $5.5 million at December 31, 2015
* Resonant Inc - management believes it has sufficient cash to support planned operations into 2018 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio officer's fatal shooting of a 16-year-old boy during a scuffle outside a juvenile courtroom has some people questioning whether such sheriff's deputies should carry guns while monitoring that court.
The Columbus Dispatch reports the Jan. 17 shooting of Joseph Haynes prompted an online petition demanding that deputies stop carrying guns in Franklin County Juvenile Court.
An official from the local police union that represents deputies says taking away guns from trained officers would be a mistake.
Sheriff Dallas Baldwin declined to talk about whether court security measures are being reviewed, saying such discussion would be inappropriate until the shooting investigation is finished.
Court security by armed deputies is common practice, though not universal. Connecticut and Massachusetts don't allow their court-employed security officers to carry guns in court.
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Information from: The Columbus Dispatch, http://www.dispatch.com
Home-based Super Eagles captain and goalkeeper, Ikechukwu Ezenwa, will miss the final of this year’s African Nations Championship (CHAN) against Morocco.
Ezenwa suffered a leg injury against Sudan in the semi-final on Wednesday and will not be fit in time for Sunday’s game in Casablanca.
Plateau United stopper, Dele Ajiboye, is expected to start in goal.
Ajiboye was named Man of the Match against Sudan.
It is the first time both countries would get to the final of the championship since its inception.
Nigeria’s best outing at the competition, was when they finished third under Stephen Keshi in 2014.
16:57 Reported News Briefs Shvat 19, 5777 , 15/02/17 Shvat 19, 5777 , 15/02/17 Trump tweets that he is 'looking forward' to meeting PM After Prime Minister Netanyahu tweeted that he is "looking forward to meeting President Trump tomorrow," Trump tweeted in response that he was "looking forward as well" to their meeting.
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Nicole Kidman joked at a tribute to Richard Plepler at the American Songbook gala that she was giving the HBO CEO a gift — her husband, Keith Urban.
Urban performed, along with Tony Bennett, Jimmy Buffett and Plepler’s daughter, Eden, 14, who stole the show with “Fly Me to the Moon” backed by a band led by Paul Shaffer.
John Oliver kidded that he was contractually obliged to attend, but thanked Plepler for the creative freedom on his show, “Last Week Tonight.”
Also at the power night: David Geffen, Caroline Kennedy, Anna Wintour, Lorne Michaels, Michael Bloomberg, Bradley Cooper, Ronald Perelman and more.
Seasonal load restrictions will go into effect just after midnight on March 21st for the North Central Frost Zone and just after midnight on March 22nd for the North Frost Zone. South of Highway 2 and west of Highway 89 is within the North Central zone. The remainder of the county is in the North Frost zone.
Gravel surfaced roads will be posted to 5 tons per axle and bituminous highways will be posted to either 5, 7, 9 or 10 tons per axle.
During the spring season the structure of the roadway is weakened and more vulnerable to damage. Restrictions limit the legal gross axle weight of vehicles and reduce the amount of damage they do the roadways. No permits for overweight axle loads will be issued during this time.
A map of the Beltrami County road postings is on the County Highway Department Road restrictions webpage here. To report a suspected overweight vehicle you can contact the sheriff’s office at 333-9111 or the Highway Department at 333-8173.
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Freemont County employee pleads guilty to bad check writing
PUEBLO, Colo. (AP) — Fremont County Clerk and Recorder Katie Barr has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge in connection to embezzlement allegations.
The Pueblo Chieftain reports that Barr pleaded guilty Wednesday to issuance of a bad check. She will be able to continue working for the county.
Barr was arrested March 20 for investigation of embezzlement of public funds, witness intimidation, fraud by check and misdemeanor harassment.
District Attorney Molly Chilson said she did not charge Barr with witness intimidation because an email Barr sent to her employees asking them to keep information confidential was sent two days before the investigation. Chilson also said the practice of writing checks for cash was so widespread in the office that it was referred to as "hot check Thursday."
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Information from: The Pueblo Chieftain, http://www.chieftain.com
LAFAYETTE, Colo. (AP) — Police say they’re investigating an allegation that a Colorado middle school teacher assaulted a student who refused to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.
KUSA-TV reports the teacher has been placed on paid administrative leave while officers look into the alleged incident, which occurred Thursday at Angevine Middle School in Lafayette, about 22 miles (35 kilometers) north of downtown Denver.
Police did not give details about the nature of the alleged assault.
Boulder Valley School District spokesman Randy Barber says district policy allows students to stand or sit for the flag pledge.
Barber identified the teacher as Karen Smith, a 20-year employee of the district who teaches physical education. No phone number could be found for her.
Luke Gartman, center, along with veterinarian Eric Rooker, right, and veterinary student Brandon Debbink, left, help a newborn calf at the Gartmans' family farm in Sheboygan, Wis. Luke Gartman, center, along with veterinarian Eric Rooker, right, and veterinary student Brandon Debbink, left, help a newborn calf at the Gartmans' family farm in Sheboygan, Wis.
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Steve Clifford was announced Wednesday as the new coach of the Orlando Magic, returning to a franchise that's missed the playoffs in each of the last six years.
Clifford spent the last five years as coach of the Charlotte Hornets before getting fired at the end of this season. He was an assistant in Orlando from 2007 to 2012 on Stan Van Gundy's staff.
He's the first major hire made by Magic president Jeff Weltman, who took over the club a year ago after the team fired Rob Hennigan and ended his five-year run. Clifford is replacing Frank Vogel, who was let go after two seasons.
Clifford went 196-214 with the Hornets.
YEREVAN, MARCH 20, ARMENPRESS. A road accident occurred on March 20 on the 673rd kilometer of Don interstate highway connecting Georgia to Russia, Armenia’s ministry of emergency situations told Armenpress.
Bus en route from Yerevan to the Russian city of Tver collided with truck.
The drivers of the bus and the truck have died. According to preliminary information 8 people have been injured in the crash.
Nearly 40 passengers have been transported to hotel.
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Paris, July 4 - There is a high level of insecurity in the Italian labour market, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development said Wednesday, placing Italy fourth on the issue behind Greece, Spain and Turkey. The OECD also placed Italy third for unemployment but said that a "positive trend in employment" would continue. Real incomes will however fall, it said. Less than one out of 10 unemployed Italians gets any form of benefit, the organisation said. OECD chief Angel Gurria said the Jobs Act labour market reform, which the government i set to overhaul, was a "huge" achievement and Italy "should preserve it". The OECD added that there was "much to be done" to improve the precarious nature of much work in Italy. It also said the government should try to free up a "rigid" jobs market.
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Zinedine Zidane is looking to bolster his striking options in the summer
Real Madrid are expected to have a mass shake-up of their squad at the end of the season following a disappointing defence to their La Liga crown.
A number of targets have been highlighted and watched by the Spanish champions as they search for a replacement for misfiring Karim Benzema.
However, they are only expected to bring in one blockbuster forward and they have now decided who it will be.
According to the Sun, Liverpool’s Salah is the top of their priority list.
LAKE FOREST, Ill. — After eight surgeries and nearly losing his left leg, Chicago Bears tight end Zach Miller still refuses to rule out a return to the football field.
In his first visit to Halas Hall since his Oct. 29 injury, Miller on Monday expressed thanks for the support he received from the Bears, teammates and fans after vascular surgery to repair a torn artery resulting from a knee injury.
"I've been a football player my whole life," Miller said. "I would love to play football. We'll cross that road when it's time."
Miller said the possibility of losing his left leg was very real in the hours after the injury against the Saints.
He has been through all those surgeries, some related to the dislocated knee and some to the artery. It's possible he may require more operations.
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HELSINKI (AP) — Police in Sweden say they are investigating an attempted arson at a Jewish cemetery.
Remnants of two glass bottles with flammable contents were found Monday near the chapel at the cemetery in Malmo, Sweden's third-largest city.
It is unclear when the bottles were thrown, but police think it was between Friday evening and Monday morning.
Malmo police spokesman Nils Norling told Swedish broadcaster SVT that if there was a fire, it wasn't a major one.
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Jewish community spokesman Fredrik Sieradzki says there were no injuries and the chapel wasn't damaged.
The discovery followed the arrests of three people for allegedly throwing firebombs at a synagogue in the Swedish city of Goteborg on Saturday.
A protest in Malmo of the Trump administration's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital included anti-Semitic slogans on Friday.
The Hernandez family walks along Miramar Street in Westlake, one neighborhood where a growing number of residents are parking their cars on the strip of land between the sidewalk and the curb. The Hernandez family walks along Miramar Street in Westlake, one neighborhood where a growing number of residents are parking their cars on the strip of land between the sidewalk and the curb.
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The Canadian Coast guard rescued a boat that was taking on water in Nottawasaga Bay.
A 32-foot sailboat made a mayday call on Tuesday afternoon.
The Meaford-based crew of the Canadian Coast Guard Ship Cape Providence, as well as a private boater, responded.
The boat was towed in to Thornbury Harbour.
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Those on board the sailboat were each wearing personal floatation devices.
Nationally the Canadian Coast Guard responds to over 6,000 calls for marine assistance per year. Search and Rescue is a cooperative effort involving federal, provincial, municipal and territorial governments, as well as volunteer organizations.
Kuznetsov (upper body) did not return to Wednesday's Game 2 and coach Barry Trotz didn't provide an update on his status following the contest, Isabelle Khurshudyan of The Washington Post reports.
Losing Kuznetsov beyond Game 2 would be a major concern for the Capitals, but, fortunately, he has a couple of days to rest up ahead of Game 3 on Saturday. The team will likely provide more clarity on his situation in the coming days, with some major line shuffling on deck if the star forward is unable to dress.
Report: Harrison Ford has jet run-in at California airport
SANTA ANA, Calif. - NBC-TV says actor Harrison Ford had a potentially serious run-in with an airliner at a Southern California airport.
NBC reports (http://nbcnews.to/2kHo2iu ) that Ford, an experienced pilot, was told to land on a runway at John Wayne Airport in Orange County on Monday, but he mistakenly landed on a parallel taxiway, passing over an American Airlines jet holding nearby.
NBC says air traffic control recordings have Ford asking: "Was that airliner meant to be underneath me?"
American Airlines Flight 1456, with 110 passengers and six crew, departed safely for Dallas.
Ford's publicist, Ina Treciokas, declined comment Tuesday afternoon.
Federal Aviation Administration spokesman Ian Gregor couldn't confirm that Ford was the pilot of the single-engine Husky, but he says the pilot received and read back the proper landing instructions.
The FAA is investigating.
FILE PHOTO: Pravin Gordhan, minister of finance of South Africa, attends the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland, January 19, 2017. REUTERS/Ruben Sprich/File Photo
JOHANNESBURG The top six of South Africa's ruling African National Congress party have approved the removal of Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan, ANN7 television reported on Tuesday, citing sources.
ANC Secretary-General Gwede Mantashe, one of the ANC's top six, told Reuters he could not comment on the report.
ANN7 also reported that Brian Molefe, ex-head of state utility Eskom, and former finance minister Nhlanhla Nene, were not in the running to replace Gordhan.
(Reporting by Tanisha Heiberg; Writing by Joe Brock; Editing by James Macharia)
It is possible to bring in over £250,000 a year working in asset management — firmly in the top 1% of earners in the UK — but still feel financially stretched, according to Financial News's latest Job Satisfaction Survey.
On respondent, who fell into this category, put it down to having to plan for a long retirement, pay for his children’s education and support his family. He is not alone in being a top earner but feeling the financial squeeze.
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Knapp is not in the lineup Tuesday as the Phillies host the Diamondbacks.
Knapp had started three times in a span of four games recently and appeared to be taking over the starting job, but the Phillies have now alternated between him and Jorge Alfaro for the past six games. It seems incorrect to call either of them a starting catcher at this point. Neither is hitting like a starting catcher, with Knapp posting a 61 wRC+ and Alfaro a 39 wRC+ so far this season.
A man has died after the boat he and two other people were riding in capsized on Wednesday morning.
The man in his 40s was pulled from the water at Bate Bay near Cronulla, in Sydney's south, at 9.40am but was unable to be resuscitated by lifesavers and emergency crews.
Another man and woman were also pulled from the water, and treated at the scene for minor injuries.
Polair crews, water police officers and surf life savers pulled the trio from the water.
Oakland County winners
• Novi, gold certification for incorporating sustainability into its capital improvements planning process
• Ferndale, bronze certification for sustainability items are incorporated throughout the city’s Master Plan that was adopted on January 23, 2017
• Pleasant Ridge, bronze certification for collaborating with EcoWorks to establish energy consumption benchmarks, and actively tracks energy use of all local government buildings with the Energy Star Portfolio Manager program
• West Bloomfield Township bronze certification for encouraging and requires the use of low-impact design and green infrastructure through local ordinances
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•Milford, bronze certification for implementing recommendations from recent tree inventory and assessment of urban forest
In the late 1990s and following decade there was a sort of gold rush in the Czech Republic. But what the foreign prospectors were panning for was not gold but water itself.
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Funeral for 4 girls believed to have been strangled by their mother and then burned to take place later tonight
The funeral for the mother and four daughters who were found dead in their Jerusalem apartment Sunday will take place tonight at 10:30 PM at the Har Hamenuchot [Mount of Those who are Resting] cemetery.
Police suspect that the mother strangled her daughters to death before setting fire to the room and committing suicide.
It was reported during the day that two of the bodies of the daughters showed signs of violence and that the cause of death was strangulation, not the fires. The family refused to allow an autopsy and only agreed to allow a partial examination of the bodies of the two girls to determine the cause of death.
The investigation also revealed that the mother had been undergoing psychological treatment for an extended period of time and had been taking psychotropic medication after being diagnosed as suffering from deep depression.
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We usually have some witty punch line to go with deals posts, but when there's a Dell TV that's $1,400 off its original price, you don't really have to say anything more than that.
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You could wait until Black Friday, or you could just take advantage of the deals now and have a lit summer binging every show ever on Netflix. We encourage the latter.
Keep all your entertainment apps in one place, get clarity that looks like you're in the middle of the action, and black quality so nice, you can actually see what's going on in a dark scene.
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A late Maryland man's 1940s Army uniform that ended up at a thrift store across the country is back with his family thanks to a kind stranger.The Baltimore Sun reports that Bruce Campbell found the olive green jacket a thrift store in Spokane, Washington. The military historian noticed the uniform still had a label for a Baltimore manufacturer and was dated September 1947. The jacket even had a name: COL. A. L. SHREVE.Campbell concluded the uniform belonged to Col. Arthur Lee Shreve Jr., who served in both World Wars. Shreve died in 1969.Campbell said he decided the "uniform had to go home" and sent the jacket to Heather Shreve of Hampstead, Maryland, who has documented her grandfather's life.Heather Shreve said she was "stunned" by the gift
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — The first law enforcement officer in the U.S. ever to be charged with a terrorism offense is again scheduled for trial.
Jury selection begins Monday afternoon in federal court in Alexandria, Virginia, in the case against Nicholas Young, who was a police officer in the region's Metro system when he was arrested last year in a government sting.
Prosecutors say Young bought nearly $250 in gift cards he intended for the Islamic State group, giving the cards to an individual who turned out to be an FBI source.
Young's lawyers say the sting amounts to entrapment after their client was under surveillance for six years.
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Documents show Young had been under surveillance since 2010.
The trial had been expected to begin last week but was delayed when new evidence emerged.
An infant bodysuit has been recalled nationwide due to the snaps detaching from the garment.
Alstyle infant bodysuits were sold at wholesale and screen printers nationwide and online at www.alstyle.com from August 2015 to September 2017. The onesie was sold in white, black blue, and pink.
The bodysuit was recalled after one report of snaps detaching from the bodysuit. No injuries have been reported.
Consumers are advised to stop using the bodysuit and contact Alstyle for instructions on returning the recalled bodysuit.
Alstyle toll-free at 877-562-1499 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.alstyle.com and click on “Recalls” at the bottom of the page for more information.
The biggest day in the borough's calendar is under way with the launch of the annual Wigan Business Expo.
Hundreds of delegates are attending the sell-out event at the Robin Park sport and tennis centre as local, regional and national firms showcase their wares.
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is the keynote speaker and Wigan Council has been giving more details on a new half-million-pound incentive scheme offering grants and loans to retailers and other businesses to invest or expand in the town centres of Wigan, Leigh and Ashton.
The Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly appointed a new member at its Feb. 14 meeting.
Kenai resident Jill Schaefer was elected to the District 2 seat by secret ballot from a pool of four applicants.
She currently serves as the Operation Manager for the Alaska Support Industry Alliance, a nonprofit advocacy association of businesses and individuals in the oil, gas and mining industries.
Schaefer was sworn in during the meeting and will serve through October 2017. At that point, she will have the option of running for the seat in the regular election.
District 2 covers most of Kenai, from Mile 15 of the Kenai Spur Highway to Beaver Loop Road.
The seat became available in January, following Assembly Member Blaine Gilman’s resignation.
NEW YORK (AP) — Yemeni Americans in New York are speaking out against a U.S. travel ban as the Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments over whether it should be upheld.
Some Yemeni owners of bodegas, the corner stores so prevalent in New York City, shut down for an hour on Tuesday afternoon to protest against the ban. It was a shortened version of a protest bodega owners initiated last year.
The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments over Republican President Donald Trump's ban on Wednesday.
This third version of the ban bars nationals of several Muslim majority countries from entering the United States.
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Opponents say it discriminates against Muslims; supporters say it's necessary for national security purposes.
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A raid on a van parked in a Tesco car park in Cambridgeshire is being investigated by police.
Officers would like to speak to the man pictured in dash cam images that have been released in connection with the theft from the vehicle in the supermarket car park in Huntingdon.
About £2,000 worth of tools were taken from the victim’s vehicle while it was parked in the Tesco car park in Abbots Ripton Road at about 11am on Monday, October 3.
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 quoting reference CF0541370917 or visit www.contactcambspolice.uk/report. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111 or via www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
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The New Jersey native sued the officials who improperly held him on immigration charges after his arrest and changed the way local law enforcement agencies work with federal immigration authorities. But more than eight years after he was arrested at an Allentown construction site where police suspected his boss was selling drugs, the experience is still dragging him down.
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April 13 Kong Sun Holdings Ltd
* Chang Hoi Nam has resigned as an executive director
* Fung Che Wai, Anthony has resigned as chief financial officer
* Liu Wen Ping has resigned as an executive director
* Chang Hoi Nam has resigned as an executive director;
* Jin Yanbing has been appointed as an executive director, one of authorised representatives and chief financial officer
* Deng Chengli has been appointed as an executive director
* Hou Yue has been appointed as an executive director Source (bit.ly/2nIdQMm) Further company coverage:
"We want our daughter to come home to- make our family whole again," Sabrina's mother Marlene Aisenberg told ABC News' "20/20."
This was the remarkable moment traffic on a busy motorway was brought to a standstill by a flock of sheep.
Police and highways officers were called to the M62 near Huddersfield at around midnight last night.
Traffic was stopped in both directions as they attempted to remove the woolly intruders.
It didn't take them long to round up the sheep and return them to a nearby field from which they had strayed.
Twitter was quick to see the funny side of the incident, with one wag joking 'gives a whole new meaning to shoulder of lamb'.
March 30 Panasonic Corp :
* Says it plans to dissolve and liquidate its wholly owned unit MTPD, which is mainly engaged in provision of cathode-ray tube related technology service
* Says dissolution effective in Nov. 2018 and liquidation is expected to be completed in March 2019
* Co plans to forgive debts borrowed by the unit MTPD, worth 100 billion yen
Source text in Japanese: goo.gl/MVRUyF
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Newly released law enforcement video shows officers tackling and punching a man in an altercation that led to assault charges against two North Carolina state troopers and a sheriff's deputy.
Dashboard camera video from one of the first troopers to arrive shows Kyron Hinton standing alone on April 3, moaning and gesturing on a Raleigh street. Officers from multiple agencies then surround him.
Eventually a canine handler approaches, and the dog lunges and gets a mouthful of Hinton's clothing. The canine handler then tackles Hinton. While Hinton is on the ground, at least one officer can be seen punching him.
The videos were released Wednesday to media outlets who went to court to request they be made public.
Two troopers and a deputy were charged with assault earlier this month.
Novogradac & Company LLP, a national accounting and consulting firm, welcomes Nat Eng, Chris Jones, Andrea Killeen and Angie Taylor of the San Francisco office; Rachel Denton of the Kansas City, Mo., office; Bryan Hung of the Long Beach, Calif., office; and Amanda Read of the Cleveland office to the partnership. The firm, which specializes in affordable housing, community development, historic preservation and renewable energy tax credits and other areas, has 56 partners in 25 offices nationwide.
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Fish farming for solid returns in Langchenphu Gewog
Aug 14, 2017
Some farmers of Langchenphu Gewog in Samdrup Jongkhar have successfully taken up fish farming.
Fishes are sold like hot cakes at Jomotshangkha market and has now become the main source of income for the farmers.
To strengthen, the fishery business, Fishery office in Samdrup Jongkhar supports the farmers.
“It is going well for there is a good market here in Jomotshangkah town. We sell our fish at Nu 200 per kilogram,” said Tutu Rai, a fish farmer.
Another fish farmer, Bim Singh said, “Fish farming is a profitable business. We make around 80 percent of profits from the sale and we are not able to meet the growing demand.”
Other than Langchenphu, Phuntshothang, Pemathang and Gomdar gewogs are also in fishery business. Around 120 households, who are doing fish farming had produced about 73 tons of fish last year.
In this April 13, 2017 photo, Lonnie Bland, left and Darian Bills shoot hoops at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Illinois in Springfield , Ill. The pair have been going to the club since they were pre-teens and as they've gotten older, they've benefited from the state-funded Teen REACH program because it allows the club to stay open into the evening hours, when they've attended to do homework or escape what they say is certain trouble awaiting them in the street.
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The East European country of Bulgaria lives a little in the past, but that’s fine because it means tradition and history are strong here. It still cocoons its ancient Roman and Thracian sites. Its 160-odd Bulgarian Orthodox monasteries have survived 800 years under Ottoman rule, and you’ll still find the traditional sheep-yoghurt stands and 19th century revival-era architecture that give it so much of its charm.Nature, too, stands proudly here - on its snow-capped mountains (known for their budget ski slopes), its beaches off the Black Sea and its isolated coastline.The capital is, and reading Paul Theroux’s Great Railway Bazaar offers an atmospheric orientation to that city; do visit the St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in the city centre.
Dairy Queen stores all over the Mahoning Valley are offering guests a free cone on Tuesday in celebration of the first day of spring.
Customers will be given the option of donating money to a good cause.
"When guests order their free cone, they'll be invited by DQ staff to make a donation to Akron Children's Hospital Mahoning Valley," said JoAnn Stock, senior director of development, Akron Children's Hospital.
Last year, Dairy Queen locations raised more than $39,000 throughout the year for Akron Children's Hospital Mahoning Valley.
"This promotion has been very successful in past years, and we hope to see the community's generosity in supporting children of the Valley," said Stock.
A lawsuit alleges two former prosecutors conspired with a Chicago police sergeant and others to fabricate evidence that led to a wrongful murder conviction.
A collection day for residents, small businesses and government organizations of Hunterdon County to drop-off computer, computer monitors and televisions will be held rain or shine on Saturday, Aug. 19, at the Hunterdon County Library complex located at 314 State Route 12 in Raritan Township.
Acceptable items can be dropped off between the hours of 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. No pre-registration is required.
The collection event provides a means to recycle items such as computers, computer monitors, and televisions that are prohibited from disposal in regular solid waste in New Jersey.
Additional events for the collections of computer, computer monitors and televisions and household hazardous wastes are being planned for later this year.
For information regarding this collection event or other Solid Waste and Recycling Program activities, visit the Hunterdon County website or call 908-788-1351.
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IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Iowa forward Tyler Cook will withdraw his name from NBA Draft consideration and return to the Hawkeyes for his junior season.
Cook announced his decision on Wednesday, which means the Hawkeyes are getting their best player back after a trying 2017-18 season.
Cook averaged team highs of 15.3 points and 6.8 rebounds a game for Iowa, which finished 14-19. But the return of Cook and fellow junior Isaiah Moss — who also withdrew from NBA Draft consideration — should put the Hawkeyes in position to improve next winter.
Iowa will also bring in prized recruit Joe Wieskamp, perhaps the only recruit more highly touted than Cook in coach Fran McCaffery’s eight seasons with the Hawkeyes.
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Pope offers gelato to Rome's neediest to mark feast day
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis is offering up 3,000 servings of gelato to Rome's neediest.
Francis, who was born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, funded the special dessert Monday for guests at Rome soup kitchens and shelters to celebrate his name day, the Catholic feast day of St. George, or San Jorge.
Francis is known to have a sweet tooth, particularly for the caramel dulce de leche specialty of his native Argentina.
At one soup kitchen run by the Vatican's Caritas charity, a container of vanilla and chocolate gelato was served alongside a lunch of pasta to guests.
Francis has made a point of taking care of Rome's poor and homeless, inviting them to occasional lunches, concerts and museum visits at the Vatican, and providing them with sleeping bags, free showers, barbers and laundry services.
Roku (ROKU +0.7% ) is boosting its ad-supported content with new partnerships, adding programming to the Roku Channel.
The ad-supported channel on its platform is the over-the-top launch destination for ABC News Live, it says, and customers will be able to access live and linear news feeds from partners including Cheddar, People TV and others.
The Roku Channel is the No. 3 ad-supported channel on the company's platform; it has about half the advertising per programming hour of traditional linear TV.
In May, the company is rolling out OS 8.1, offering new features notably including multicast private listening that supports up to four users on iOS/Android.
April 28 TALKPOOL AG:
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* ORDER VALUE IS INITIALLY LIMITED BUT HAS GOOD OPPORTUNITIES TO BE EXPANDED Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
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The man at the centre of a scandal involving the exploitation of private information from millions of Facebook users – allegedly to benefit U.S. President Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign – is from B.C. Rumina Daya reports.
White House pushes back against criticism that President Trump has been too soft on Russia. Former White House press secretary speaks out.
This is the endearing moment a mailman takes a break from delivering the mail to say hello to a group of dogs.
In the video, the mailman can be seen approaching the fence and being greeted by five tail-wagging hounds.
The doting postman even takes the time to pet and scratch the head of each dog.
Five fluffy dogs greet the postman while he takes a break from his mail carrying duties
At the beginning of the video, the dogs vie for the mailman's attention and all swarm to the far right corner of the fence.
They then wait their turn as the mailman pats them on the head and lets them lick his hand.
They continue to lick and jump onto the fence before he has to return to his postman duties.
The mailman even makes sure that no dog is without attention by petting and scratching each dog
Who let the dogs out: All five dogs swarm to the far right side of the fence for a chance to be petted by the postman
The death of Kim Jong-un's brother could be a sign of the 'brutality' of N Korea, the South says.
March 19 (Reuters) - Beijing SL Pharmaceutical Co Ltd :
* SAYS 2017 NET PROFIT UP 18.02 PERCENT Y/Y AT 533.6 MILLION YUAN ($84.29 million) Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2FUBnyH Further company coverage: ($1 = 6.3307 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
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State Rep. Kim Rose will visit the Milford Senior Center, 9 Jepson Drive, to discuss legislation passed during the 2017 legislative session and the state budget Wednesday, Aug. 23, at 1 p.m.
Rose is assistant majority whip, vice chairman of the Housing Committee and serves on the Select Committee on Veteran’s Affairs and the Internship Committee.
LOS ANGELES Kym Johnson and Robert Herjavec have something to dance about.
The former "Dancing with the Stars" partners have welcomed twins into the world.
Johnson posted on Instagram that their "little angels" were born on Monday morning. The 41-year-old says she never thought her heart could feel so full.
The couple had previously announced they were expecting a boy and a girl. They did not reveal their names.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Getting on the right path to health is something that a lot of people are in the process of doing this summer. Most are seeking it out through exercise and others through cleansing methods. Owners of Squeeze Juice Bar in Nob Hill say it’s important to find the right juice cleanse for your body. They also add that another important element is making sure that fresh, organic materials are used in the juice.
Vickie Fellows, along with her husband who opened the local business, said they use five pounds of raw fruits and vegetables to fill each bottle. In addition to the juicing options, another healthy alternative can be found in organic vegetable and fruit smoothies.
It’s one of the many local businesses featured on KRQE This Morning as part of the Nob Hill feature, highlighting the historic part of Albuquerque. Squeezed Juice Bar is located at 3339 Central Avenue, NE, Suite D.
0:33 The Pittsburgh Pirates begin spring training workouts at Pirate City Pause
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1:37 Oscar-winning actress Geena Davis speaks in Sarasota
1:53 Legoland surprise for one generous 8-year old
3:03 The importance of river restoration in the Everglades
1:56 The man accused of killing a woman and her daughter made the 911 call
0:40 Oroville dam break would flood almost 200,000 California residents in 7 hours
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× Memphis police: Orange Mound sexual assault suspect in custody
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis police say a man’s in custody after he sexually assaulted a woman he barely knew.
Officers got the call to Wildrose Street around 10:30 Monday morning.
“I thought really somebody had gotten killed over there,” said neighbor Ruth Kearney. “I saw all the police cars.”
Kearney said it was a heavier police presence than she’s used to seeing in her Orange Mound neighborhood.
“I thought, ‘Wow.’”
Police aren’t saying much about the assault, but Kearney said she hates to hear of these crimes happening so close to home.
“That is so stunning. I didn’t think they’d do nothing like that.”
Police said they arrested a man at the scene, but charges haven’t been filed at this point. They wouldn’t give more details on who he was or how he met the victim.
If you or anyone you know has been a victim of sexual assault, there are resources available such as the Rape Crisis Center. That number is 222-4350.
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Orchard Park, N.Y. — The Buffalo Bills' 13-7 overtime win against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday was one of kind.
Those who braved the lake-effect snow to stick with a sloppy game got to watch three-plus hours of football that got interesting in the last hour or so. With the Colts' mounting a comeback in the fourth quarter and a handful of whacky plays reserved for games with wild weather, this game had a bit of everything.
Here are the wildest moments from the game in reverse order of when they happened.
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Parents with childen in the Greater Essex County District School Board are encouraged to attend a budget consultation.
The board is preparing its 2017-2018 budget and wants public input.
Staff members say input from parents is an important component of the planning process.
The meeting will take place during the board's regular meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the school board building on Park Street West.
There will be another opportunity on May 2 during the board's operations and finance meeting.
Composer Hans Zimmer was the musical guest on last night’s episode of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.” Joined by a full orchestra, he performed his music from the nature documentary series “Planet Earth II.” Watch it all below. In April, Zimmer will head out on tour including appearances at Coachella.
French President Emmanuel Macron, right, and his wife Brigitte Macron, left, watch as President Donald Trump kisses first lady Melania Trump during a State Arrival Ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, April 24, 2018. Andrew Harnik AP Photo
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Uber announced yesterday that it was suspending its self-driving car programme after one of its vehicles struck and killed a pedestrian in Arizona. The car was in self-driving mode at the time of the incident, although it did have a driver behind the wheel.
[India] May 31 (ANI): Naxals in Bihar's Munger district torched four road construction vehicles on Thursday.
They also burned three other vehicles along with it.
The police authorities have confirmed that Naxals have abducted eight labourers in the process but freed four of them.
A search operation has been launched to track down the Naxals and the abductees.
Earlier on May 1 Naxalites had set ablaze as many as five vehicles engaged in road construction work in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada district. (ANI)
PITTSBURGH (AP) – The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pennsylvania’s largest health system, says it has reached a deal to acquire Pinnacle HealthSystem of Harrisburg.
It’s expected to be completed Sept. 1 if it meets regulatory approval.
The Philadelphia Inquirer reports the two health systems have been working on the deal since March.
If approved, UPMC will move into direct competition with the University of Pennsylvania Health System. Penn is the biggest health system in southeastern Pennsylvania.
Pinnacle Health landed with UPMC on the rebound after its merger with Penn State Hershey Medical Center was blocked over concern it would allow prices to rise in the Harrisburg region.
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Following multiple surgeries, including the removal of his kidney, Daigle is currently cancer free, but the path he took to get there, is rare. He’s among the less than five percent of American cancer patients who participate in clinical trials. Daigle was part of a trial for the drug, Pazopanib, which was being studied for people who have recurring tumors. Being part of the trial meant extra care.
But as with other patients, he didn’t know if the trial would save his life, give him a bit more time to live, or do nothing at all.
North Central Texas College Alumna Lyndi Starr was recently named the Masked Rider at Texas Tech University, the university’s official mascot. A 2013 Mt. Vernon H i g h S c h o o l g r a d u – ate, Starr first attended NCTC in Fall 2013.
She was a member of the Stock Horse, Equestrian, and Horse Judging teams while at NCTC. In 2014, Starr and the Stock Horse Team were the Stock Horse of Texas (SHOT) Collegiate World Champions. After the Fall 2015 semester, Starr graduated with an associate of applied science degree in equine science and received the equine marketable skills certificate. She then transferred to Texas Tech University in Lubbock.
“NCTC was a great place for me to start after high school rather than going straight to a university,” said Starr. “It gave me time to mature and the equestrian program at NCTC really helped prepare me. In fact, without the equine program, I more than likely would not be at Texas Tech or be the Masked Rider.
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LONDON — A British teenager has admitted trying to hack into the computers of the director of the CIA and other U.S. government officials.
Kane Gamble pleaded guilty Friday to eight charges of attempting to "secure unauthorized access" to computers and two charges of unauthorized modification of computer material.
Prosecutors say that in 2015-16, Gamble, now 18, targeted the computers of officials including then-FBI director Mark Giuliano, then-Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson and John Brennan, then head of the CIA.
Reports at the time said a British teenager, part of a group of hackers called "Crackas With Attitude," had infiltrated Brennan's personal email account and posted details online.
Two American men have been jailed over the network's hacking.
MIAMI SHORES, FLA. (WSVN) - Home surveillance video captured a thief rummaging through a parked vehicle and police want to catch him.
Police are asking for the public’s help to solve a car crime that took place Sunday night outside of a Miami Shore home.
Cameras were rolling as a man went through the compartments of a car near Northwest 93rd Street and Second Avenue.
The man took several items before fleeing the scene.
If you have any information on this burglary, call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a $1,000 reward.
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Britain has protested to Israel over the wording of the Foreign Ministry's announcement regarding the affair of the poisoning of a former Russian and his daughter in England, and made it clear that it is "dissatisfied with the wording," according to Yediot Ahronot.
Israel refrained from explicitly accusing Russia of the assassination attempt, eliciting a positive response from Moscow about "western Jerusalem".
What better way to build self-confidence than diminishing your peers through insults??? Well that’s the advise that Scott Brand, Certified Confidence Coach has for little insecure Judy!
Residents in an East Neuk village have been left angered after a popular landmark feature in a floral display was stolen overnight.
The large carved wooden puffin, one of two created by SD Provan of Pittenweem and valued at £250, took flight this morning (Monday) from James Street in Cellardyke.
A chain had been attached to the puffin to stop it being stolen, but a local resident found it missing after he returned from work.
Rob Glendinning said: “I went to work at 11pm and it was there.
“When I came back this morning I went over to water the plants and I saw that it had gone.
“It had a chain bolted into its back but someone has ripped it off and a chunk of the puffin with it.”
The sculpture had been purchased by a neighbour of Rob as the centrepiece of a floral display.
Rob added: “It’s been there for three years.
“It’s a landmark in the area – children are always getting photos with it.
“It’s very disappointing.”
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – A Grand Rapids man has been charged with defrauding the U.S. Department of Education of approximately $150,000.
Brandon Rogers, 31, is accused of allegedly using other identities to apply online for student loans and Pell Grants. He would then enroll online to local community colleges, including Grand Rapids Community College and Kalamazoo Valley Community College, using those identities, according to the U.S. Attorney’s office. Rogers was then allegedly awarded the loans and grants without actually attending the classes.
Rogers surrendered to U.S. Marshals Friday and was released on bond after appearing in court for the charges. He faces a possible 20 year prison term for wire fraud and another two years for Aggravated Identity Theft.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kemper Arena could have new owners soon.
There’s a group that wants to buy the arena and turn it into a youth and amateur sports complex. A city committee is scheduled to vote on the sale Wednesday.
The building would only sell for $1, but the city says they will save more than $1-million a year in upkeep on the arena, once it’s sold. If the committee passes it, the plan goes to the full council for approval.
Back in 2004, FOX 4’s John Pepitone did a story about the future of Kemper Arena and how it would compete with the then-proposed Sprint Center.
Watch that “FOX 4 Flashback” report below.
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CHICAGO (AP) — A lawsuit alleges two former prosecutors conspired with a Chicago police sergeant and others to fabricate evidence that led to a wrongful murder conviction.
The lawsuit filed Monday seeks $60 million in damages for Armando Serrano. He and co-defendant Jose Montanez were released last summer, after more than two decades in prison, when prosecutors dropped charges.
The lawsuit alleges former Detective Reynaldo Guevara and then-assistant state’s attorneys Matthew Coghlan and John Dillon collaborated to pressure a key witness into pinning the 1993 murder of Rodrigo Vargas on Serrano.
Coghlan, now a judge, couldn’t be reached for comment. Dillon declined to comment.
Guevara has come under fire over allegations he bullied witnesses and framed innocent people in dozens of cases. He’s invoked his right against self-incrimination when questioned about the accusations.
A lawsuit has been filed against Durham School Services over a crash that happened almost a year ago in East Ridge.
The lawsuit says plaintiffs, Wanda Linger and James Gray, are suing the company and the bus driver, Victoria Appleberry.
The suit claims Appleberry ran a stop sign at the intersection of Fike Drive and South Moore Road on February 11, 2016, causing Wanda Linger to hit the school bus.
The plaintiffs claim they received numerous injuries from the crash.
The suit says the plaintiffs are asking for Durham and the driver to be held liable for the crash, along with "a judgment against the defendants, in an amount determined by the jury."
The lawsuit does not say if any students were on the bus at the time of the crash.
Here's is the entire lawsuit filed in Hamilton County Circuit Court on February 6, 2017:
ABU DHABI, April 12 Union National Bank , 50 percent owned by the Abu Dhabi government, on Wednesday reported flat first quarter profit, but beat analysts forecasts.
The fourth-largest lender in the emirate by assets reported a net profit of 452 million dirhams ($123.16 million) in the three months to March 31, compared to 450.0 million dirhams in the same period a year ago.
Net profit attributable to equity holders of the bank in first quarter 2017 was 449.30 million dirhams versus 447.25 million dirhams in the prior-year period.
Three analysts polled by Reuters forecast a quarterly average profit of 443.62 million dirhams. (Reporting By Stanley Carvalho; Editing by Saeed Azhar)
FILE - In this Oct. 24, 2017 file photo, Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi attends a military ceremony in the courtyard at the Hotel des Invalides in Paris, France. With the March 26-28, 2018, election, Egypt breaks with most pretense of democratic process, insisting stability is the priority. The vote saw an unprecedented purge from the race of would-be opponents to President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi, leaving his only rival a little known politician who is hardly campaigning. Charles Platiau, Pool via AP, File)
Peter and the guys are forced to enlist in the U.S. Coast Guard after they are found guilty of violating the Stolen Valor Act by pretending to be veterans.
The Henderson School System has approved random drug testing for certain middle and high school students.
Student athletes and student drivers could be randomly selected to be drug tested.
Officials told us an outside agency would randomly select students for testing each week, starting in the Fall.
We're told most parents support the random testing.
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Luann D’Agostino‘s daughter Victoria de Lesseps is facing legal troubles.
PEOPLE confirms the Real Housewives of New York City reality star’s 22-year-old child was arrested on Apr. 7 for driving while under the influence in Sag Harbor, New York.
“I look forward to defending her vigorously in court,” de Lesseps’ attorney, Edward Burke Jr., told Page Six.
D’Agostino had no comment about the incident.
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De Lesseps was driving a 2003 Land Rover after midnight when police said she was driving without headlights, according to The East Hampton Star. Her breath test reportedly registered an .15., and the legal limit is .08 percent. She was released the next morning without bail.
De Lesseps is scheduled for court on May 5.
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ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – A Ballwin neighborhood is stunned as a local man faces child pornography charges.
The suspect calls himself the "Media Guy," a producer of youth video presentations for schools and church groups dealing with drug abuse, bullying, peer pressure, and healthy living. But now, 58-year-old Thomas Guy is jailed one count of promoting child pornography and three counts of possession of child pornography.
Police executed a search warrant on Guy’s home on Oklahoma Avenue on Thursday and allegedly discovered three computer devices with thousands of images of child pornography. Court documents said they included images of young people under the age of 18 and at least one girl under the age of 14.
Guy remains in custody at St. Louis County Jail on $100,000 cash-only bond.
Snow in British Columbia July 02, 2018 and the news article covers heat in Ontario devoting a few sentences to the snow coverage in an article about snow cover in July, but the other 5 paragraph to how warm it is elsewhere. Ski resorts with honest journalism calling snow through their stories, heat not mentioned once.Hudson Bay ice anomalies continue with ice measurements and food / fuel prices up which means now more than ever you need to take measures to grow your own food to keep costs low in your life.
Which president will take the podium?
This year we venture into uncharted territory with it being unclear whether President Jacob Zuma will deliver the state of the nation address
This year we venture into uncharted territory with it being unclear whether President Jacob Zuma will deliver the state of the nation address
"Make no mistake, the media and the Left and anyone promoting TrumpRussia has blood on their hands today," one Trump defender wrote in the wake of the Arlington, Virginia attack. The mainstream media and its obsession with Russia helped incite a man to open fire on a group of Republican Congressmen and their aides.
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× Guatemala ups number of missing to 332 in volcano eruption
GUATEMALA CITY — Authorities in Guatemala have raised by more than 130 the number of people officially missing from last month’s deadly eruption of the Volcano of Fire.
The country’s disaster agency says in a statement that the new figure is 332, up from 197 previously.
It said Wednesday that the revision followed a review of nearly 200,000 records and verifying lists of people living in shelters.
The Volcano of Fire is one of the region’s most active, located to the southwest of Guatemala City.
Authorities have confirmed at least 113 deaths from the June 3 eruption, which sent superheated flows raging through small villages. Eighty-five of those bodies have been identified.
Anderson allowed four goals on 28 shots in Thursday's season-opening shootout loss to the Capitals.
Not an ideal start for Anderson, who recently inked a two-year extension with the Senators. The aging veteran has been an inspiration for the team with his wife's cancer story and remains a quality fantasy option. While the opener wasn't ideal for Anderson fantasy owners, he posted a .926 save percentage in 40 games last season and clearly still possesses all the tools to be a starting netminder. Look for the 36-year-old to rebound and get back on track in his next outing.
Friends and family gathered on Long Island Monday to remember the high school student who died at football practice. A wake was held in Holbrook for Joshua Mileto.The 16-year-old died last Thursday during a conditioning drill at Sachem East High School in Farmingville.Mileto and some of his teammates were carrying a 400-pound log when it fell on him.A funeral mass will be held Tuesday.The high school canceled football practice Monday and Tuesday due to Mileto's wake and funeral.
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CHICAGO (AP)  The trial is underway of a former Boston Celtics basketball player accused of receiving guns there were stolen off a freight train in Chicago.
Forty-three-year-old Nate Driggers looked on Monday during opening statements. A prosecutor held up one of the guns and told jurors Driggers dealt in stolen goods.
The theft of around 100 new handguns, valued at $50,000, occurred on April 12, 2015 at a South Side rail yard. Prosecutors say the thieves were street gan members and delivered 30 guns to Driggers the same day.
A defense lawyer said the government's main witnesses are the thieves themselves who have reason to lie in hopes of reduced sentences.
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Driggers' career in the NBA was brief. He played in about a dozen games for the Celtics in the 1996-97 season.
It took 96 years, but Hazel McCallion has a day to call her own.
The retired Mississauga mayor celebrated her birthday on Tuesday - also known as Hazel McCallion Day.
The day was made official after the Ontario Legislature passed Bill 16 - the Hazel McCallion Day Act - in December.
To celebrate the big day - which coincided with Valentine's Day - a party was held at Mississauga's Civic Centre and the city's clock tower was lit up in red.
McCallion was first elected mayor of Mississauga in 1978.
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Police say a severed human foot found along the western banks of the Mississippi River in the St. Louis area last year was that of a man who has been missing since July 2017.
St. Louis County police tell the St. Louis Post-Dispatch that DNA confirmed that the foot belonged to 27-year-old Christopher Harris of St. Louis. He disappeared July 9, 2017. His wrecked car was found on the banks of the Missouri River in North County the same day.
Police said Wednesday that “the condition of the foot revealed it was not forcibly removed from the leg.” Authorities based that on information from the medical examiner’s office and other investigation.
Police Officer Benjamin Granda says the foot could have separated from Harris’ body through decomposition or the effects of being in water for a prolonged period.
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — First responders are heading to a local church following an attempted robbery and shooting Monday.
The Memphis Fire and Police Departments were called to the Wholeness in Christ Church at 1779 Winchester Road just before noon after a man attempted to rob then shot a 64-year-old individual.
That person was rushed to the Regional Medical Center, but thankfully is expected to be okay.
The suspect is still at large.
This is a breaking news situation.
BRASILIA, April 3 Brazilian fresh beef exports fell 6 percent in March from a year ago, according to Trade Ministry data, though a government official said the drop was not due to a scandal involving sanitation inspectors last month.
Brazilian beef exports totaled $404 million in the period, the ministry said in a statement on Monday, adding that pork exports jumped 33 percent to $138 million and chicken exports rose 7 percent to $571 million. (Reporting by Silvio Cascione; Writing by Ana Mano; Editing by Daniel Flynn)
Scottish Green MSP Mark Ruskell has brought forward a bill to bring the national speed limit down to 20mph in built-up areas.
The move comes after campaign group Twenty’s Plenty suggested the reduction from 30mph would save the NHS over £50 million a year through fewer deaths and less serious injuries on Scotland’s streets.
This compares to an estimated cost of implementing the new limit of just £2 million.
“There is no logical reason to keep 30mph speed limits in built up areas making them less safe compared to 20mph. The time for a national switch has arrived, building on the progress made already in council areas such as Edinburgh and Fife,” said Mr Ruskell.
“Like the ban on smoking a switch to 20 will save lives for remarkably little cost,” he added.
“That’s before the wider health benefits of more walking and cycling have even been considered
“With an NHS in permanent funding crisis, prevention is critical, making our streets safer and cleaner is the lowest hanging fruit there is.”
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With the feel of an auto parts store and the wildly diverse inventory of, say, an auto parts store, Beaverton's Green Planet offers everything a person could need or want to consume cannabis. A storefront of giant windows allows natural light to meander into the spacious showroom lined with glass display cases, where no fewer than four budtending stations are manned by an entourage of employees donning company polo shirts, eager to help you find what you're looking for. In the center of the room is a generous selection of smoking utilities, making the place feel part head shop, part dispensary. The flower selection is larger than most, and despite the big-box feel, the budtenders are weed people. And while I wouldn't go out of my way for Green Planet, I'd happily stop by in a pinch when I'm in Beaverton.
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HONESDALE — Wayne County’s 911 telephone line is back up and running this morning in the Waymart Borough and South Canaan Twp. areas, Cheryl Hunter, the 911 director, said.
Hunter was notified that the system came back up a few minutes before 10 a.m. today.
The emergency telephone line had been inoperable in that area since late Tuesday night. A telephone company worked to repair it.
Hunter said that they were not told what the cause of the problem was, only that it had been resolved.
No issues stemming from the downtime had been reported to the 911 center, she said.
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March 29 Shenzhen Fenda Technology Co Ltd
* Says it plans to buy technology firm Fortunta for 2.9 billion yuan ($421.00 million) via cash, share issue
* Says it aims to raise up to 910 million yuan in private placement of shares to fund the acquisition
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Further company coverage: ($1 = 6.8883 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
Dozens of people have repeated an annual New Year's Day tradition by plunging into Ohio's Maumee River near Toledo. The Blade reports that at least 100 people participated in the polar bear plunge in suburban Waterville Sunday.
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DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. – Susquehanna Township Police seek help from the public in identifying a suspect. On Friday, February 10 and Saturday February 11 a surveillance camera showed a male placing a skimming device on the drive up ATM of the First National Bank on North Progress Avenue.
Anyone with any information on the man’s identity is asked to contact Detective Scott Meier at (717) 909-9246 or by email at smeier@susquehannatwp.com
A motorcyclist has suffered serious chest injuries in a crash on Steve Irwin Way.
The Queensland Ambulance Service was called to the motorcycle crash near the intersection with Roys Rd at Beerwah about 7.30pm yesterday.
One person had minor hip and leg injuries was taken in a stable condition to Sunshine Coast University Hospital.
Another suffered chest injuries and was taken to the same hospital with a serious but stable condition.
LOS ANGELES — A spokeswoman for Ralphie May says the comedian has died. He was 45.
In a statement Friday, publicist Stacey Pokluda says May died of cardiac arrest. She said he had been fighting pneumonia, which caused him to cancel a few appearances in the past month.
His body was found Friday morning at a private residence in Las Vegas.
On Wednesday, the round-faced May was named casino comedian of the year at the Global Gaming Expo. He was booked through the rest of 2017 at Harrah’s Las Vegas.
May, a Tennessee native who was raised in Arkansas, parlayed a second-place finish on TV’s “Last Comic Standing” in 2003 into TV and club appearances.
His publicist said May’s survivors include his wife, Lahna Turner, and children April June and August James.
May was a guest on the WGN Morning Show.
ZANESVILLE, Ohio- Dutro Ford downtown presents the United Way with a check for a fundraiser in April.
Dutro held a “Drive 4 UR Community” event to raise money for the United Way. Today they presented the check to the organization for six thousand dollars. The money will go towards programs the United Way offers.
“Which will be used in our fight for the health, education, and financial stability of every person in Muskingum, Perry, and Morgan counties,” Meg Deedrick the United Way Executive Director.
This is the fourth year Dutro and the United Way has teamed up to host this event. Volunteers were able to come to the dealership and test drive cars with Dutro donating money for each test drive.
“We’ve raised over $12,000 through this event and we are so grateful to our partners at Dutro Ford and also other community partners that they enlisted,” said Deedrick.
Deedrick said the money raised will go directly back into the community through one of their education programs.
The CHI Memorial Scenic City Mud Run a 5K Mud Run will be on September 1, 2018 and will benefit the Southeast Tennessee Veterans Coalition. This 5k run is an obstacle course race with mud, constructed and natural obstacles. The event will be held at Greenway Farms in Hixson, TN. Participants must be 14 years of age or older. Costumes encouraged.
If you are used to taking the Franklin Road Bridge over all those train tracks into Southwest Roanoke City today is the last day you’ll be able to do that – for 2 years. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano:
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PARIS, April 10 Luxury goods group LVMH posted a surge in first quarter sales on Monday that beat consensus forecasts, although the French company cautioned that its business environment remained uncertain.
Sales rose to 9.88 billion euros ($10.5 billion), up 15 percent year-on-year. According to a consensus compiled for Reuters by Inquiry Financial, the mean forecast for first quarter sales stood at 9.55 billion euros.
LVMH said it had witnessed solid growth across its main markets in Asia, Europe and the United States but added that "the trend currently observed cannot reasonably be extrapolated for the full year".
In January, LVMH reported record revenues and profits for 2016 but sounded a note of caution for 2017, given geopolitical uncertainties ranging from the impact of Britain's decision to leave the European Union to the new U.S. administration of President Donald Trump.
($1 = 0.9432 euros) (Reporting by Sudip Kar-Gupta; Editing by Sarah White)
Two women from Kaiser are injured in a one-vehicle wreck on Hwy. 94 in Callaway County. The highway patrol report indicates that it happened just before 10:00 Thursday morning when the vehicle driven by 62-year-old Melinda VanPelt travelled off the left side of the road before striking a ditch and overturning. VanPelt was seriously hurt and flown to University Hospital. Her passenger, 58-year-old Sandra Otto, escaped with minor injuries and was taken to a Jefferson City hospital. Both had been wearing seat belts at the time.
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Do you remember what the warning signs of stroke are? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, someone in the United States has a stroke every 40 seconds. Every 4 minutes, someone dies of stroke. Every year, stroke kills more than 130,000 Americans each year. Here’s what you need to know about stroke with Dr. Laura Miller, neurologist at The Queen’s Medical Center – West O‘ahu. Don’t miss this segment of Ask a Specialist on Wake Up 2day.
To learn more about stroke as well as brain and vascular health, join Dr. Laura Miller for a free Queen’s Speaking of Health lecture at Queen’s – West O‘ahu. It’s called “Stroke: Act F.A.S.T.” and it’s Thursday, August 17, 2017, from 6 – 7 pm. This is part of Queen’s West O‘ahu’s monthly lecture series featuring important health information for the community. To register, call The Queen’s Referral Line at 691-7117.
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – A derelict former Rhode Island knife factory is being transformed into loft apartments that officials say could help revitalize a Providence neighborhood.
Gov. Gina Raimondo and Mayor Jorge Elorza, both Democrats, attended a Tuesday groundbreaking for the $22.5 million project to convert the former Imperial Knife Company building into housing. Fifty-four of the 60 units will be reserved for lower-income households.
Tax credits and government subsidies are helping to finance the redevelopment.
The large brick building in the city's Olneyville neighborhood was constructed in 1923 as a wool production facility for the Rochambeau Worsted Company. It was later used to make knives from the 1950s until 1987. It's been vacant for a decade.
Boston-based developer Trinity Financial has already begun construction. It's expected to be completed by fall 2018.
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The global campaign to eradicate malaria has advanced considerably in recent years. This week, experts are gathering for the First Malaria World Congress in Australia, to focus on improvements in control and treatment.
Much excitement exists around vaccines and new genetic manipulation methods. But participants also need to consider a significant but neglected opportunity to help defeat malaria: the way we design and operate dams.
Dams are critical for water security in most countries. However, studies have shown they can create numerous small pools of standing water in which malaria-transmitting mosquitoes often breed.
Despite a 40 per cent decline in transmission of the disease since 2000, research shows that its occurrence near large dams is set to intensify.
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) – The owners of the 98-foot crab boat with six people on board missing off a remote Alaska island say they are heartbroken over the loss.
The Coast Guard released a statement Monday night saying they have suspended the search for the Destination in the Bering Sea. The Coast Guard received an emergency positioning signal Saturday from the Destination northwest of St. George. Searchers found the signal device and buoys in a debris field, but no signs of its six crew members.
A spokesman for the owners, Mike Barcott, said in an email that they are grateful for all the people who worked to try and find the crew.
Barcott says the owners will work with the Coast Guard to learn what they can to help prevent such an event from happening again.
× Gafford Named SEC Freshman Of The Week
FAYETTEVILLE (KFSM)– Arkansas forward Daniel Gafford has been named the Southeastern Conference’s Freshman of the Week for the first time this season. Gafford is the first Razorback to earn the SEC Freshman of the Week honor since Anton Beard in 2015.
The El Dorado native shined in victory over No. 14 Minnesota Saturday, posting 16 points while going 8-for-8 from field goal range. The 6-11 big man helped Arkansas go 2-0 last week with home wins over the Colorado State and the nationally ranked Minnesota Golden Gophers. Gafford combined to go 13-of-17 from the floor. The freshman accounts for 21 of the Razorbacks’ 37 dunks and has recorded more dunks than six SEC teams. He ranks in the top five in the SEC among freshmen in scoring, rebounds and blocks.
Arkansas returns to the floor on Saturday in North Little Rock to face the Troy Trojans (5-5) at 7 p.m. in Verizon Arena.
As the summer heats up, the trackers are working hard to bring home missing cats and dogs across Maryland.
MEXICO CITY — Mexican authorities say they have rescued 300 Central American migrants being transported in dangerous conditions in multiple tractor-trailers.
A statement from the National Immigration Institute says two trucks were stopped at a checkpoint early Saturday in the northern border state of Tamaulipas, across from Texas.
Scanners detected people inside, and 198 migrants from Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador were found packed in without proper ventilation and with practically no space to move.
A separate statement describes a similar discovery the previous day in the Gulf coast state of Veracruz. It said a truck was found carrying 102 Central Americans who "displayed signs of dehydration and suffocation" and whose lives were at risk.
Seasonally adjusted industrial production in Poland increased by 4.6 percent year to year in December, according to data published by Eurostat.
Month-to-month, production grew by 1.7 percent.
Throughout the European Union, seasonally adjusted industrial production increased by 2.9 percent y/y and fell by 1 percent on a monthly basis.
Kildare planners are scheduled to issue a decision by today on plans for a development of new houses and a creche in Kildare Town.
Kelland Homes Limited lodged an application with Kildare County Council for plans to construct 33 homes, a retail unit and onsite creche.
The proposed development comprises a mixture of detached houses, terraced houses, apartments and a creche on the Rathbride Road in the town.
There was one submission made to the proposal which stated that the location on a green belt was ‘ill advised’.
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Cleveland Cavaliers superstar LeBron James once gained seven pounds during an Eastern Conference Finals game while he played for the Miami Heat, according to Brian Windhorst of ESPN.com.
Per that report: "Some Heat teammates saw the scale and attest to it in amazement. James himself just shrugs and calls it 'weird as hell.' The truly wild part is that it was from 271 pounds to 278 pounds, though James is much lighter these days."
James' long career has been full of physical marvels and ridiculous feats. Windhorst noted that James once turned his ankle nearly 90 degrees in a game but was not only fine but also posted a triple-double. Another time, he underwent a full workout hours before a playoff game and then played 40 minutes and scored 40 points.
But gaining seven pounds during a game? Well, that particular moment stands out.
Warrensburg police are investigating a shooting in the 300 block of East Market Street.
A man in his 20s was found shot in the leg just after 9 a.m. on Friday.
The injury is believed to be non-life threatening, according to police.
It is not an active shooter situation.
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Dozens of immigration activists converged on ICE headquarters in Philadelphia after two people were taken into custody.
The unidentified man and woman were taken by officials to Philadelphia’s ICE headquarters at 16th and Callowhill streets Tuesday. Members of the New Sanctuary Movement of Philadelphia, an interfaith immigrant justice organization, alerted local activists who gathered outside the building for a demonstration.
NBC10 reached out to ICE officials for a statement on the detainment. A spokesperson for ICE said the incident was “business as usual” and there wasn't an uptick in local detainments. The spokesperson did not reveal the identities of the two people nor why they were taken into custody.
Mayor Jim Kenney retweeted a message from the city stating they were working to find out how many people were impacted by increased ICE enforcements.
A white van ran down pedestrians along Yonge St. between Finch and Sheppard Aves. on Monday afternoon, killing 10 and leaving at least 15 injured.
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* TC Pipelines LP - on April 24 Great Lakes Gas Transmission Ltd partnership entered into a term sheet with Transcanada Pipelines Limited - SEC filing
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The 2018 Thunder and Lightning Over Arizona Open House slated for March 17-18 has been rescheduled to March 23-24, 2019.
The air show was moved to better accommodate performer requirements and give Arizona the chance to host an air show annually by establishing alternating years for Luke Air Force Base and D-M open houses.
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will headline the 2019 D-M air show. The Thunderbirds are the United States Air Force’s premiere aerial demonstration team.
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Funeral services for a mother and four daughters, found dead in a burning Jerusalem apartment on Sunday, are scheduled to be held at 10:30 Monday evening at the Har Hamenuchot cemetery in Jerusalem.
Police suspect the 36-year-old mother strangled the girls, aged 11 months, four, nine and 11, and torched the apartment before hanging herself.
This video from retailer Macy's shows the new Mobile Checkout demonstrates how consumers will be able to use its mobile app to pay for items. The feature is scheduled to be in all of its full-line stores by the end of this year. Macy's Inc.
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ROOSEVELT, N.Y. (AP) - Another person has been arrested in connection with a New York teenager's machete slaying blamed on the MS-13 gang.
Eighteen-year-old Josue Figueroa-Velasquez pleaded not guilty at his arraignment Wednesday on murder charges in the death of 15-year-old Angel Soler, of Long Island.
Angel's remains were found last October in a woodland in Nassau County. Authorities say Angel was attacked by a group of people and was hacked to death with a machete in July.
Figueroa-Velasquez is represented by Legal Aid. Two other people also have been charged in Angel's killing.
Authorities say MS-13 has thousands of members across the U.S. The gang is believed to be behind 25 killings on Long Island during the past two years and has become a target of President Donald Trump.
Carolyn and Andrew Aiken's gardens in Warren Grove, which the couple tends on their own, are now featured in a large spread in Victoria magazine. Sara is a P.E.I. native who graduated from the University of King's College in Halifax.
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MADISON (WKOW) -- Authorities say over the weekend they stopped a man in Madison who was driving 119 mph in a 55-mph-zone.
The Dane County Sheriff's Office says they stopped the driver just before 1 a.m. on Saturday on the westbound Beltline near Old Sauk Road.
The 24-year-old Madison man said he had been driving at the high speed because he had to go to the bathroom.
The citation will cost him $515.50, a 6 point violation on his driver's license, and a mandatory court appearance.
Any time the Minnesota Department of Transportation begins a construction project, it warns drivers to "Know Your Route." Next week, when a major bridge and pavement reconstruction project begins on Hwy.
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Asked about decarbonisation, Lesley Griffiths says "if we want to achieve our targets we are going to have to be significantly upping schemes like Arbed and NEST and our energy efficiency programme".
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The War on Drugs paid tribute to Tom Petty at their show last night at Los Angeles’ Greek Theatre, as Spin points out. The band opened their set with “Time to Move On,” a track from Petty’s 1994 solo album Wildflowers. Watch a video of the performance below. The War on Drugs are one of many groups who have paid tribute to Petty following his death earlier this week. Father John Misty, Fleet Foxes, the National, Wilco, Coldplay, and more have all covered his tracks in concert. Other artists, including Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney, and Lorde, have shared remembrances on social media.
Read “Remembering Tom Petty, An American Rock Institution” on the Pitch.
The War on Drugs’ “Holding On” was one of Pitchfork’s Best New Songs of June 2017:
The Atlanta Braves held their official opening day for their new stadium on Friday, two weeks after holding their unofficial opening day, and all was mostly uneventful, unless you count the massive traffic tieup from a foam tomahawk spill two days earlier. While most of the media coverage focused on the new stadium's food options and other amenities , ESPN's Bradford Doolittle took a harder look at what makes the new Cobb County stadium different.
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Fast and Furious franchise headed to Netflix for a new animated series – Digital Trends
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PARIS — A French legal official says five people have been released by police without charges after a Tunisian man stabbed two young women to death at the Marseille train station.
The official stressed the "absence of incriminating evidence at this stage." He spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss an ongoing investigation.
Four men and a woman close to the attacker have been in custody since Tuesday.
One more person was arrested in connection with the killing of Chandan Gupta in a mob attack on a motorcycle rally taken out to celebrate Republic Day in Uttar Pradesh's Kasganj.Gupta's had died of a gunshot. The killing had led to a spiral of violence in the town in which at least three shops, two buses and a car were torched.Police had on Wednesday arrested Saleem Javaid, the main accused in the killing of Gupta.Another accused, Rahat Qureshi, was nabbed from Kanshi Ram Colony here on Saturday, Superintendent of Police Piyush Srivastva said.Queshi is accused of instigating a riot, the SP said.Police have intensified patrolling in sensitive areas to instill confidence among the people shaken by the recent violence.
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KISSIMMEE, Fla. — The Atlanta Braves have reassigned top prospect Ronald Acuna Jr. to their minor league camp.
The 20-year-old outfielder from Venezuela was batting .432 with four home runs in 16 spring training games when the Braves sent him down after Monday's 6-0 exhibition win over the Toronto Blue Jays.
Stout was recalled from Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday.
Stout will take Justin Grimm's spot on the active roster and in the bullpen for the time being, as Grimm was sent to the DL on Tuesday with lower-back stiffness. The 25-year-old Stout owns an unremarkable 4.70 ERA and 6:5 K:BB through 7.2 innings of relief with Omaha this season, though he posted a much more respectable 2.99 ERA across 69.1 innings with the Storm Chasers in 2017. Look for him to fill a middle-relief role during his time with the Royals.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – An estimated $100,000 price tag has caused a Republican state senator to revise his proposal to require the POW-MIA flag to be flown over the Tennessee Capitol year-round.
Sen. Mark Green of Ashland City said the flagpole above the Capitol building is only strong enough to carry the U.S., state and legislative flags that are required to be flown when the General Assembly are in session.
The projected $100,000 is what it would take to add a fourth flag.
Green amended his bill to only require the POW-MIA flag over the Capitol when the General Assembly is not in session and the legislative flag is not on display.
After approving that change, the Senate State and Local Government Committee voted to advance the bill to a full floor vote.
The authority broke its own rules for spending: thousands on bottles of wine that cost more than $100 each, almost $700,000 for alcohol, $85,000 for showgirls, $300 steaks, etc.
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Las Vegas Convention and Visitor Authority President Rossi Ralenkotter was featured on the Review-Journal’s Wednesday front page with a big smile after learning he would receive $648,430 (including bonus) for exemplary leadership. Meanwhile, his agency excessively spent millions of taxpayer dollars over three years on entertainment, gifts to employees and first-class trips for board members.
The authority broke its own rules for spending: thousands on bottles of wine that cost more than $100 each, almost $700,000 for alcohol, $85,000 for showgirls, $300 steaks, etc.
The additional insult to us taxpayers is that the same auditors who didn’t notice this extravaganza will be now reviewing this obscene, lavish spending — and being paid another $15,000.
Darian King, a qualifier from Barbados, knocked off No. 5 seed Bernard Tomic 6-4, 6-4 on Tuesday in the first round of the Memphis Open.
King, ranked 140th in the world, dropped just 12 points in 10 service games and never faced a break-point situation against the 32nd-ranked Tomic.
Other first-round winners Tuesday included No. 7 seed Steve Darcis of Belgium, Ryan Harrison of the United States and Matthew Ebden of Australia.
Harrison won 6-3. 7-5 over Russia's Konstantin Kravchuk to advance to a second-round matchup with No. 3 seed Sam Querrey. Darcis won 7-5, 3-6, 6-4 over Radu Albot of Moldova.
Ebden rallied from a break down in each of the last two sets to beat Canada's Peter Polansky 6-7 (4), 6-3, 6-1 in a matchup between two qualifiers. Ebden won the last six games of a match that featured a total of 14 service breaks.
About 30,000 people are expected to attend Saturday’s 38th Olde Tyme Apple Festival in mid-Missouri’s Versailles.
The Apple Festival, which celebrates the traditional fall apple harvest, was recently voted the best annual festival by the readers of “Rural Missouri” magazine.
The festival will begin with Saturday’s pancake breakfast from 6:30 to 9 a.m. at the Westminster Presbyterian Church.
The parade begins at 10 a.m. at the Morgan County School on West Newtown Road.
Other events include a noon apple pie baking contest, live musical entertainment and the annual car show, which takes place at the Versailles city park.
The “Moving Wall”, the half-size replica of the Washington DC Vietnam Veterans Memorial, is on display in Versailles until Monday.
The Olde Tyme Apple Festival golf tournament will be held Sunday at noon at Rolling Hills Country Club.
A man from Swellendam allegedly took his own life on Monday on the road between Oudtshoorn and Calitzdorp in the Western Cape, The Oudtshoorn Courant reports.
The man reportedly drove his motorbike to the spot on the roadside, where he shot himself. Police in Oudtshoorn confirmed his relatives had been notified.
Read more: Man commits suicide with firecracker in Pretoria court
The man was later identified as Collin Glanwill King (70). It’s not clear who found him.
Police are investigating the case.
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Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo is currently meeting some leaders behind closed doors at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
Those in attendance include the Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi; the Lamido of Adamawa, Muhammadu Mustapha; and Alhaji Ahmed Joda among others.
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A coalition of civil society organisations, Occupy Senators on Monday, called on the Senators in the National Assembly to bring dividends of democracy to the people. The Convener and National Coordinator of the group, Mr Retson Tekedeh, made the call at the news conference, following the inauguration of the national body and state branch of…
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YEREVAN. – Acting Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan of Armenia on Tuesday received co-founder of IDeA Foundation (Initiatives for Development of Armenia), Ruben Vardanyan and member of the Board of Trustees of the foundation, Nubar Afeyan, the acting PM’s office reported.
During the meeting the sides touched upon the domestic situation in the country and the process of the ongoing reforms which are carried out by the government.
Vardanyan and Afeyan presented ongoing and future projects of IDeA Foundation, including the preparation process for the upcoming Aurora humanitarian initiative event.
A St. John's man man convicted of assaulting his girlfriend with a coffee table has been sentenced to nine months in jail.
Grant Tapper has been in prison as the case progressed through Newfoundland and Labrador provincial court and that will be credited against the sentence handed down Tuesday, leaving him with about three months to serve.
Tapper, 33, will also be on probation for two years and is prohibited from having firearms.
He has previous convictions for assaulting the woman. Court heard he also threatened to harm her pets during an argument at an east-end home.
Tapper's criminal record dates back to 2006 and includes convictions for aggravated assault and dangerous driving causing bodily harm.
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(AP) – The government’s ethics watchdog is recommending that the White House investigate and possibly discipline President Donald Trump’s counselor Kellyanne Conway.
In a letter made public Tuesday, the Office of Government Ethics wrote to White House attorneys that there’s reason to believe that Conway violated the standards of ethical conduct for executive employees by endorsing Ivanka Trump’s fashion line during a television interview last week.
The letter notes lawyers for the White House and OGE spoke on Feb. 9 – the day of Conway’s interview – and that the Republican and Democratic leaders of the House Oversight Committee asked OGE to follow up.
White House spokesman Sean Spicer said last week that Conway has been “counseled,” but the OGE said it has yet to receive any guidance on what if anything happened as a corrective action. The OGE is requesting that White House lawyers tell them in writing by Feb. 28 what they’ve done about the matter.
A gunman killed three people at a UPS facility in San Francisco before killing himself on Wednesday, Assistant Police Chief Toney Chaplin said. According to CNN, two other people were also shot and survived.
Police responded to a report of an active shooter around 8:55 a.m. local time at the UPS San Francisco Customer Centre -- package sorting and delivery facility that employs about 850 people.
Officers arrived to learn the suspect was still inside the building, Chaplin said. A police "contact team" soon found him armed with an assault pistol, the assistant chief said.
"The suspect put the gun to his head and immediately discharged the weapon," he said. Though the suspect was wearing a UPS uniform, investigators have yet to confirm he was actually an employee, Chaplin said.
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Former Erie County Democratic Party chair G. Steven Pigeon has been charged in an eight-count indictment accusing him of bribing a state Supreme Court justice. Pigeon, 56, of Buffalo, was charged with one count of conspiracy to commit bribery and honest services wire fraud, three counts of honest services wire fraud, one count of federal programs bribery and ...
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) – LARC’s Beads-N-More store is located next to LARC’s Acadien Village.
It’s a one stop carnival shop that helps support individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
LARC’s Beads-N-More store sells beads, trinkets, specialty throws and much more.
Proceeds from the store go directly back to LARC and the people that they serve.
LARC’s Beads-N-More store is open Monday through Saturday and there is a call ahead service available.
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Oakland Raiders coach Jon Gruden, center left, talks with quarterback Derek Carr (4) and offensive players at the NFL football team's facility in Alameda, Calif., Tuesday, April 24, 2018. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) AP Photo Jeff Chiu
Dermot Mulligan has been appointed acting marketing controller with Bord Gáis Energy (BGE) following the departure of Nicky Doran, who is joining Davy stockbrokers next month after 15 years at BGE. Mulligan will report to Mark Prentice, BGE’s head of retail.
A native of Leitrim, Mulligan has been with BGE for eight years.
He previously worked with General Electric and Abbey Travel. He is currently marketing manager and responsible for the marketing communications and the digital marketing functions, working with BGE agencies such as Publicis and PSG. He has overseen various award-winning BGE campaigns, including ‘The Big Switch’.
He led the launch of BGE’s Rewards Club.
Last year, he oversaw 17 BGE campaigns. He previously stepped in for Doran a number of years ago in a temporary capacity. He has a BA from UCD and is a graduate of the UCD Michael Smurfit School of Business where he completed a masters in marketing practice.
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Under Armour founder and CEO Kevin Plank announced Monday night that he was quitting a White House manufacturing advisory panel, a step that came after President Donald Trump came under withering criticism for what some said was a tepid response to a white supremacist rally Saturday in Charlottesville, Virginia, that turned violent. "I joined the American ...
As part of the new $63 million expansion of Louisville's Cardinal Stadium, the Cardinals will be getting new state-of-the-art lockers.
Massimiliano Allegri has just named Juventus’ squad list for tomorrow’s clash against Sassuolo:On the one hand Federico Bernardeschi has managed to recover in time for tomorrow’s game. On the other hand Douglas Costa has not recovered and will not be part of the home game of the bianconeri against Sassuolo tomorrow.Allegri has included in the squad thewho has just made return to Turin from his loan spell to Pescara.Del Sole netted a brace in a friendly game Juventus played on Wednesday andPaulo Dybala and Juan Cuadrado are also out of action and are not likely to return to action in the next couple of weeks.but Allegri claimed today that Juve are in no rush to recover him.
Kisha and Issac Kirkman are the proud owners of Hair Xplosion, a newly opened beauty supply store located on Vernon Avenue in Kinston. “We have a large inventory of hair accessories and supplies,” Kisha Kirkman said, who opened the store with her husband, Issac on Jan. 28, 2017.
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Prince William and Prince Harry have spoken for the first time about the moment they found out their mother was killed and the emotional roller coaster that followed.
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The Make a Wish Foundation is dedicated to granting the wishes of children who are battling life threatening illnesses and the average wish costs $10,000.
Penelope Hansen is 4-years-old and had to have a liver transplant in 2017.
Her wish was for her and her family to go to Disney World – and that’s exactly what happened.
Make-A-Wish raises money all year-long and for the past few years, Splash Car Wash locations all across Connecticut have helped them raise funds. For one day, each year, a portion of every car that uses a Splash Car Wash in every one of their locations goes to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Mark Curtis who runs the car wash says it’s the least they can do to put a smile on some young faces.
Thanks to this fundraiser last year, 10-year-old Ben McFadden got to go to Seattle to meet his favorite team, the Seattle Seahawks.
So far, in their years of fundraising, Splash Car Washes have raised over $800,000 for Make-A-Wish CT
We asked Lumina Networks’ CEO Andrew Coward, how companies can make best use of open source. “Open source is not a spectator sport,” says Andrew. “Sitting around and waiting for somebody to show up and deliver the equivalent of your existing vendor’s offering is not the right approach. So we work best when our customers are very engaged. And really, it’s all about how you automate things.”
It’s only been nine months, but what’s next from Lumina? asked Guy.
“Productisation. Up to recently we’ve been about individual customers and bringing them on this journey. So we’re now taking the best bits we’ve done and productising them so they can be more easily adopted by mainstream, not just carriers, but large enterprises.
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Osborne Park blaze ruled an accident The West Australian
A 19-year-old is still in a critical condition after suffering severe burns.
A former University of Virginia student and grandson of a former Virginia governor has been charged with rape in connection with an incident in February.
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Violet Brown spent much of her life cutting sugarcane in the fields around her home in western Jamaica. She attended church regularly, avoids pork and chicken, and celebrated her 117th birthday last month.
On Saturday, she is believed to have become the world’s oldest living person following the death of Emma Morano of Italy, born Nov. 29, 1899.
Brown told The Associated Press she is surprised but grateful to have lived this long.
“This is what God has given me, so I have to take it, long life,” Brown said.
Brown is considered the oldest person in the world with credible birth documentation, according to Robert Young, director of the supercentenarian research and database division at Gerontology Research Group, a network of volunteer researchers into the world’s oldest people.
BOSTON (WHDH) - Boston Police responded to a fatal shooting Saturday afternoon in Dorchester.
Police say the incident happened just before 2 p.m. on Trull Street.
Authorities say one man has died. Police tell 7News they believe he was targeted.
Additional details were not immediately available; stay with 7News on air and on WHDH.com for the latest.
Per BPD: One man shot and killed in Dorchester this afternoon. Police believe he was targeted #7News pic.twitter.com/z2XD4EA8HJ — Kaitlin McCulley (@KaitlinMcCulley) February 3, 2018
Additional details were not immediately available; stay with 7News on air and on WHDH.com for the latest.
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Motorists travelling the Highway 2 on the Dunvegan Hill early in the morning of June 26 had an unpleasant surprise as part of the hill came down, boulders landing in the road. Some were unlucky enough to have to dodge large rocks and they rolled or bounced across the highway on the north slope of Dunvegan. By the afternoon, contractors had cleared the lane, but there are still signs cautioning drivers to slow to 50 km/h in case more rocks come down.
Highways may be doing some blasting this week to clear some of the remaining precarious boulders.
Northern Illinois police are investigating the death of a disabled man whose body was found in a hot van.
Sixty-nine-year-old Charles McLaughlin was found dead Sunday evening in a van in rural Momence, near Kankakee. WLS-TV reports (http://abc7.ws/2ridBFg ) that temperatures in the area topped 90 degrees on Sunday.
Authorities say an autopsy was planned to determine the manner and cause of McLaughlin's death.
McLaughlin was a resident of a group home for men with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Momence called Good Shepherd Manor.
Good Shepherd Manor President Bruce Fitzpatrick says McLaughlin's death is devastating. He says officials with the group home are cooperating in the ongoing investigation into McLaughlin's death but he could not comment further.
Michael O'Leary has apologised to pilots for flight cancellations and has offered them new bonuses
Michael O'Leary is said to have asked pilots not to move to rival airlines, promising pay increases, a “productivity/loyalty bonus” and “significant improvements” to contracts and career progression.
It follows the cancellation of tens of thousands of flights through to March this year because of errors in how pilots are rostered for work, disrupting the travel plans of 700,000 passengers.
Ryanair has insisted the latest reduction in its schedule will “eliminate all risk of further flight cancellations”, with the CEO previously stating the airline was “not short of pilots”.
In Thursday's letter, published by TheJournal.ie, Mr O'Leary urges pilots not to forsake Ryanair for “less financially secure/or Brexit challenged airlines”.
One of the Chappelle’s Show’s most famous skits is the Making the Band parody, featuring the line “Dylan, Dylan, Dylan…” The person Chappelle was making fun of was Dylan Dilinjah, who was a member of the show’s eponymous band. Dylan and Dave Chappelle also have apparently never actually met. That changed last Thursday at Chappelle’s party at the House of Vans, where he met up with the former reality show star. Chappelle didn’t forget to recite the skit’s most famous line for this historic occasion.
Watch the meeting below. Also, Dylan still raps: He mentions in the video’s caption that he has a new album coming on September 15.
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Auburn coach Bruce Pearl has signed junior college guard/forward Malik Dunbar.
Dunbar, whose signing was announced Monday, averaged 15.6 points and 6.4 rebounds per game for the College of Central Florida as a sophomore. He shot 49.4 percent from the floor and 29.3 percent from 3-point range.
Pearl says the 6-foot-6, 230-pound Dunbar brings a physical presence that could help Auburn strengthen its defense and rebounding. Both were weak spots for the Tigers last season.
In the Florida JUCO Shootout in December, Dunbar averaged 29.5 points and 10.5 rebounds. He scored 10.6 points a game as a freshman.
Auburn had already signed a pair of four-star prospects in November, guard Davion Mitchell and forward Chuma Okeke.
Okeke is Georgia’s Mr. Basketball.
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Almost $400,000 was raised at the 10th Annual Gord Bamford Charity Golf Classic held last week at the Lacombe Golf and Country Club along with a gala at Sheraton Red Deer.
The event raised $393,534 which means the Gord Bamford Charitable Foundation has raised more than $3-million since its inception.
Money from the foundation goes to a wide variety of youth charities across Canada like Big Brothers and Big Sisters, MusicCounts, and Children’s Hospitals.
Bamford was honoured with the Big Brothers and Big Sisters National Alumni Award for his foundation’s contributions. As a youth, Bamford was enrolled in the Big Brothers and Big Sisters program in Grade 6 and credits his big brother for helping him stay on such a great path growing up.
A live auction that included a trip to the Queen Charlotte Lodge brought in $10,000, and a live-painted Lewis Lavoie piece of art went for $8,500. The Calgary Flames Hockey organization donated several experience packages that also helped increase the fundraising total.
The model admitted she will "always love" the R&B singer, who is now dating Selena Gomez after splitting from Hadid last year. "It's always in your heart, and you always feel it very heavily," Hadid, 20, told Teen Vogue .
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The Houston Texans defense looks to be one of the most formidable squads in the league heading into the 2017 season with names like J.J. Watt, Brian Cushing and Jadeveon Clowney leading the charge for the defending AFC South champs.
This season, Watt and the defense will be led by former New England Patriots linebacker and current defensive coordinator Mike Vrabel, who was promoted to the position this offseason. If Watt can return from injury and Clowney can finally tap into his limitless potential, Vrabel could have a nice first season under the headset for Houston.
And, it already seems as though the new DC and his squad are hitting it off, made apparent by this post from Watt today wishing his coach a happy birthday.
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Defense seeks new DNA tests before 1988 slaying resentencing
ALTOONA, Pa. (AP) — Defense attorneys are asking a judge to order new DNA tests in a 30-year-old murder case before resentencing a man convicted as a juvenile of the slaying.
The (Altoona) Mirror reports that 47-year-old James Rogers is to be resentenced in the 1988 murder because of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling barring mandatory life terms for juvenile offenders.
Rogers was 17 when 72-year-old Pasquale Lascoli was stabbed at least 70 times during a robbery at his Altoona home.
DNA tests were so novel during his 1989 trial that a judge held four days of testimony to determine their validity. But a defense expert witness testified Tuesday that the testing done at the time was unreliable.
The hearing was continued to allow defense attorneys time to prepare for the prosecution's rebuttal witness.
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Switch's Las Vegas area facility, seen in an undated photo. (FOX5 FILE)
Officials are marking completion of a utility-scale solar electric generation array near Las Vegas built to power the operations of commercial data centers in northern and southern Nevada.
The industrial-sized Switch Station 1 and Switch Station 2 power plants commissioned Monday at the Apex Industrial Park are designed to generate enough electricity to meet the needs of 46,000 Nevada homes.
But the 179 megawatts they'll be able to put out are dedicated to data infrastructure company Switch for facilities in Reno and Las Vegas.
Former Democratic U.S. Sen. Harry Reid was among officials marking the occasion along with federal land managers, local elected officials, plant owner EDF Renewable Energy and builder First Solar Inc.
An NV Energy executive says the two arrays bring to 16 the number of solar plants in Nevada.
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New Seahawks WR Brandon Marshall on why he’s here Six-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Brandon Marshall talks on his first day with Seahawks on why he is in Seattle after 12 seasons and at age 34. Gregg Bell ×
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Boston Red Sox's Mookie Betts 50) celebrates with Xander Bogaerts after Betts hit a solo home run off Philadelphia Phillies' Jeremy Hellickson during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, June 14, 2017, in Philadelphia.
Public Service and Administration Minister Faith Muthambi has rubbished reports alleging she has hired at least 27 people‚ some close friends and family‚ to her support staff.
The Sunday Times reported this weekend that Muthambi had hired some of these people without following prescribed processes or conducting interviews.
The report quoted a source as saying that every time after Muthambi had returned home to the Limpopo province over weekends‚ a new person would be hired on Monday.
In a statement issued on Monday‚ her ministry rejected the report.
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As we look forward to the quarter final matches of the World Cup 2018, it observed that Manchester United has more players still in the tournament than any other club.
Is there any significance to this? Well, we never can tell but Manchester City, Chelsea and Barcelona seem to follow behind.
Manchester United Players At The Quarter Finals:-
Marcus Rashford
Jesse Lingard
Ashley Young
Philip Jones
Paul Pogba
Romelu Lukaku
Marouane Fellaini
Victor Lindelof
Rodriquez Fred
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The Smith County Sheriff's Department is investigating a shooting that happened Friday at Eagle Creek Mobile Home Park.
An individual in one vehicle shot towards another vehicle. No one was hurt, but there were glass and bullet shells on the ground.
A representative with the sheriff's department stated that both vehicles left the scene, therefore, no one was arrested.
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GRAND RAPIDS, MI - Police on Monday, Aug. 14, arrested a man who allegedly pointed a gun at another then fled the scene.
The incident began around 1:45 p.m. when the 22-year-old suspect pointed a gun at another person in the 1800 block of Bradford Street NE, Grand Rapids police said.
The suspect fled to a house on Flat Street NE.
After a short negotiation, police arrested the man.
Police have not yet found the firearm.
The biggest bill of the session, which could free up millions of dollars for rural hospitals, schools and roads, cleared its first and one of its most important hurdles last week. It's been at least three years in the making.
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VAN WERT Van Wert young married couple Karlin and Alexis Dunlap have been married just slightly over two years, and although they appreciate the meaning of Valentine's Day, they have already learned that the essence of a good marriage is more than splurging on one another during special days. "I like little things out of nowhere rather than big special plans," said Alexis.
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TOKYO (AP) — China says it will stop importing North Korean coal, iron ore, fish and other goods on Sept. 5 under U.N. sanctions .
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Major parts of Accra have been submerged following Friday morning’s heavy downpour in the capital.
Reports gathered by ClassFMonline.com indicate that the streets of Dzorwulu, Kaneshie, Circle, Mallam, Taifa among others, have been flooded by the rain waters.
Meanwhile, there is heavy traffic on the Tetteh Quashie-Tema end of the Motorway, caused by multiple accidents on that stretch.
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Emergency workers are yet to show up at flooded areas to assist stranded persons.
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Furthermore, it's not only the Cadillac Escalade that is feeling the heat of the Lincoln Navigator, but the new Ford Expedition has also shown up at the party in full force, ready to threaten the Chevy Tahoe and Suburban.
"We could have sold a lot more in January if we had had them," Mark LaNeve, vice president of U.S. marketing, sales and service told CNBC regarding Navigator inventory. The 2018 Navigator launched Lincoln's push to gain market share and appeal to a broader audience, something that was reinforced with the debut of the all-new Nautilus at the 2017 Los Angeles Auto Show.
With plans to redo its naming hierarchy and launch more models that appeal to younger audiences, Lincoln will be a force to watch in coming years. The Drive reached out to Lincoln for comment but has yet to hear back.
Wall Street analysts expect Scientific Games Corp to post earnings per share of for the current fiscal quarter, Zacks reports. Five analysts have made estimates for Scientific Games Corp's earnings, with estimates ranging from to .
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St Kilda captain Jarryn Geary has signed a contract extension to remain at the AFL club until the end of 2019.
Currently in his first season as captain, the 29-year-old has played 161 games for St Kilda.
The Saints sit 11th on the AFL ladder and are set to narrowly miss the finals.
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — A Santa Clara County judge has dismissed a rape charge against former San Francisco 49er Ray McDonald after prosecutors said the woman who made the allegation refused to testify.
Judge David A. Cena dismissed the charge — one count of rape of an intoxicated person — on Monday. Santa Clara County prosecutor Chris Lamiero said in a statement he tried to convince the victim to testify, but she refused.
The woman said she slipped and fell on a pool deck at McDonald’s San Jose home in December 2014 and continued to fall after that because of her initial head injury and alcohol consumption. She accused McDonald of carrying her upstairs to his bedroom and sexually assaulting her.
McDonald faced a maximum of eight years in prison.
Aug 15 (Reuters) - Linkbal Inc
* Says it will repurchase up to 70,000 shares, representing 2.2 percent of outstanding
* Says share repurchase price at up to 150 million yen in total
* Says repurchase period from Aug. 16 to Dec. 11
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The Year 11 netball team at Horncastle’s Banovallum School finished runners-up in the County Championships.
The team of Emma Leggate, Ami Johnson, Imogen Towers, Maia-Rose Capps, Jamie-Leigh Dixon, Lil Westaway, Ellie Dearden (Y10) and Chloe Leggate (Y9) qualified by coming second in the Coastal and Wolds zone.
They faced four group games in the finals at Skegness and saw off Healing, KEVIGS Louth, Stamford and KGGS before beating local rivals QEGS 10-9 in a thrilling semi final.
In hard fought final, Banovallum produced another terrific team effort but were beaten by Spalding.
The team will represent Lincolnshire in the regional final in January.
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Ontario Provincial Police have charged a Carleton Place councillor with assault.
Police say they were called to the town hall Friday afternoon after a reported assault.
After an investigation, 65-year-old Douglas Black has been charged with one count of assault.
Provincial police would not reveal who was involved in the alleged fight, but another town councillor, Ross Trimble, says it was with town mayor Louis Antonakos.
It is not clear what happened leading up to the alleged fight.
CTV News did speak to Councillor Black. He confirmed the charges but says his lawyers have advised he not comment any further while the investigation is ongoing.
Related Stories Nollywood actor, Emeka Ike seems to have found love again following his recent divorce from his estranged wife and mother of his four children, Suzanne Emma Rero.
The actor has been sharing beautiful and loved-up photos of himself with a curvy lady who has been identified as a 28-year old South African.
Earlier last month, the beautiful lady accompanied the actor to Germany where he received an award for excellence in Frankfurt.
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BRUSSELS The European Union and Britain need to make rapid progress on initial issues in Brexit negotiations and quickly start talking about their new trade and political relationship, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said on Saturday.
Rutte, arriving for EU talks to finalise guidelines for their Brexit negotiator, said the two sides first needed to come to agreement over the border with Ireland, the exit bill and the rights of EU and British citizens living abroad.
"If you push the discussion on these as far along as possible, say now we have trust, then we need quickly to talk about the future relationship - in terms of commerce, but also in politics," Rutte said.
"First there must be sufficient progress on items such as the bill, the border, the rights of people, but then it is clear a moment comes, and it cannot take too long, and you must time it well, but that you can talk about the future relationship."
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In this photo by Associated Press photographer Anupam Nath, flood-affected Indian villagers use a makeshift raft to collect drinking water in Murkata village in northeastern Assam state.
Heavy monsoon rains have unleashed landslides and floods that killed at least 173 people in recent days and displaced millions more across northern India, southern Nepal and Bangladesh.
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Gamecock athletes dressed to impress for annual gala
The 2017 Gamecock Gala was held at Colonial Life Arena Monday for the student-athletes. It was a night for the athletes to dress up and enter the arena to cameras flashing and video rolling. The event honored the university’s student-athletes for their accomplishments during the 2016-17 campaign.
LIBERALS: Established a natural gas grant program to give about $100 million to support projects in northern, rural and First Nations communities to help increase access to natural gas. NDP: Spending $100 million for natural gas expansion to rural Ontario. The NDP would also create a 10-year, $1 billion fund to bring broadband service to rural and northern Ontario. PROGRESSIVE CONSERVATIVES: Enabling privately funded natural gas expansion, which they say would save up to $100 million, to be used to expand cellular and broadband capability in northern and rural Ontario….
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Egan Bernal (C), a member of Britain's Sky team, poses after winning the individual time trial competition in the Colombian National Cycling Championships besting Daniel Martinez (L), of the Education First team by six seconds, and Walter Vargas (R), of Medellin Inder, by 31 seconds, in Medellin, Colombia, Feb. 2, 2018. EPA-EFE/LUIS EDUARDO NORIEGA A.
Egan Bernal of the British team Sky competes in the individual time trial completion in the Colombian National Cycling Championships, in Medellin, Feb 2, 2018. EPA-EFE/Luis Eduardo Noriega A.
Julian Cardona, of the Education First team, competes in the individual time trial competition in the Colombian National Cycling Championships, in Medellin, Colombia, Feb. 2, 2018. EPA-EFE/LUIS EDUARDO NORIEGA A.
Adkins originally intended for one dollar from each ticket to be donated to the local Fraternal Order of Police, but significantly upped the ante after he learned about what happened to Maryville Police Officer Kenny Moats.
Moats was shot and killed in the line of duty last Thursday (Aug. 25) when responding to a domestic dispute. He left behind a wife and three children. Adkins and the Knoxville venue will donate $10,000 directly to Moats' family. Read more here.
Iranian forces killed three members of a Sunni Muslim jihadi group in the city of Chabahar in southeast Iran on Wednesday and arrested five others, the Mehr news agency said. It said one member of the security forces had also been killed. Mehr said the suspects were believed to be members of Ansar.... HindustanTimes 8:44:00 PM CEST
Where will you go in the New Year? Nicola Brady has 20 of the hottest tickets in travel for 2017. http://www.independent.ie/life/travel/where-to-travel-in-2017-20-hottest-tickets-for-the-year-ahead-35315098.html Titanic Belfast's Vice-Chairman Conal Harvey and Chief Executive Tim Husbands MBE celebrate as it is named Europe's Leading Visitor Attraction at the World Travel Awards.
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Court: Indian candidates can't use faith, caste to get votes
NEW DELHI (AP) — India's top court has ruled that election candidates cannot use religion or caste to seek votes, describing them as corrupt practices under electoral laws.
India has a Hindu-nationalist government, and most political parties select candidates in various districts based on caste and religious considerations.
The ruling on Monday is considered significant as it comes months before elections in Uttar Pradesh state where dominant campaign issues are caste affiliations and the building of a Hindu temple in place of a 16th century mosque demolished by Hindu hardliners.
Legislature elections are also due in Punjab, Uttarakhand, Goa and Manipur states.
West Lakes residents are on edge after several deadly blue ringed octopus sightings in the area. One expert says the creatures are more common than many people realise.
Massachusetts State Police say they have increased patrols around the Statehouse as a “general precaution” after a shooting at a congressional baseball practice in Alexandria, Virginia.
State police spokesman David Procopio said in a statement Wednesday that there is no known threat to Massachusetts.
Procopio said the Commonwealth Fusion Center, a partnership of law enforcement agencies, was monitoring the developments in Virginia and would share any relevant information as appropriate.
House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, a Louisiana Republican, was wounded and police said four other people were taken to hospitals after a gunman opened fire during the baseball practice.
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A lawyer for a man accused of setting off bombs in New Jersey and New York City wants charges related to a shootout dismissed.
NJ.com reports ( http://bit.ly/2lPSTJN ) Union County Deputy Public Defender Peter Liguori, who is representing Ahmad Rahimi, filed pre-trial motions, including one to strike repetitive counts in the indictment against Rahimi.
Twenty-eight-year-old Rahimi is charged with five counts of attempted murder for the Sept. 19 gun battle in Linden, New Jersey. At the time, he was being sought for planting bombs in Manhattan, near a charity run in Seaside Park, and in a trash can in Elizabeth.
Liguori argues prosecutors failed to present sufficient evidence to support charges he tried to kill Linden police officers.
Rahimi is also facing a federal trial over the bomb charges.
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Knesset Israel Victory Caucus discusses '25 Years Since Oslo: Time for New Thinking'.
The Israel Victory Caucus held a special discussion entitled 25 Years Since Oslo: Time for New Thinking, led by MKs Oded Forer (Yisrael Beytenu), Avraham Neguise (Likud), and Elazar Stern (Yesh Atid).
Middle East Forum Director Greg Roman participated in the conference, and spoke to Arutz Sheva about the conference's aims and his organization's mission to bring "a new paradigm for peacemaking to the Middle East".
A Canadian tourist took home more than a million dollars after hitting the jackpot on a slot machine (Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas / FOX5).
Lady Luck was on a Valley visitor's side after hitting a massive payout at Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.
The Canadian man took home a whopping $1,322,750.87 after playing on the Wheel of Fortune slot machine for 30 minutes on May 26, according to a statement released by the Strip property.
Cosmopolitan said the winner was in town with his two brothers to celebrate a bachelor party and birthday.
The last million-dollar jackpot win at The Cosmopolitan was on Tuesday, Jan. 16.
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Sohn Conference co-founder Evan Sohn; Dylan Adelman, 2017 Sohn Idea Contest winner; and CNBC's Jim Cramer discuss the upcoming Sohn Conference and eBay's performance since Adelman pitched the stock for the Sohn Idea Content.
Denver Nuggets coach George Karl looks on as his team loses to the Los Angeles Lakers on April 28, 2008, at the Pepsi Center in Denver. The irony of the controversy surrounding former Nuggets coach George Karl, in the days since excerpts of his new book "Furious George" were made public, is found in a passage in the pages of his own prose.
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Sault Ste. Marie Sports Hall of Fame selection committee has called for nominations for 2017 induction.
The committee seeks nominations from the public of individuals and/or teams, in the categories of athlete, coach, builder or team. Deadline is 4:30 p.m., Monday, April 24.
Nominations forms and eligibility criteria are available online at saultstemarie.ca/SHOF
Nomination packages are also available at the Community Services Department office – Level 2, Civic Centre, 99 Foster Drive or by calling 705-759-5310.
Nominations and supporting documents are to be sent to:
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The Trumbull Diamond Club Christmas Tree Sale, benefiting the Trumbull High School baseball and softball programs, is being held Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Trumbull High School Agri-Science School on Daniels Farm Road.
MANILA May 2 There is still a 50 percent chance that controversial Philippines Environment Secretary Regina Lopez will be confirmed in her current job, the head of a congressional committee said on Tuesday after it concluded hearings.
"It's still a 50-50 chance for Gina," Senator Manny Pacquiao told reporters, referring to the minister by her nickname.
Lawmakers will vote on Wednesday on whether to confirm or reject Lopez as environment minister. She has angered the mining industry after ordering the closure of more than half of the Philippines' mines in February to protect water resources.
"It's difficult to say how the voting will go tomorrow. There are those who are in favor of her and there are those against her," Pacquiao said.
(Reporting by Enrico dela Cruz; Writing by Manolo Serapio Jr.; Editing by Richard Pullin)
Feb 14 Buderim Group Ltd
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Yami Gautam, who will be soon seen in Kaabil opposite Hrithik Roshan has pretty amazing checklist for 2017.
The actor recently took to her twitter and Instagram handle and posted her new years resolutions.
One might think the resolutions that the actor has set may be on a serious note, but Yami has listed things that may sound quite simple and easy to do but are very important in ones life, keeping one grounded.
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The actor took to her twitter and Instagram and posted, “2017 Checklist: Travel More. Workout More. Drink More Water. Meditate. Dance More! 💃 🤗✈️😊🎊🎈#Happy2017”. Now these are pretty important things that helps a person stay healthy and focused.
The girl next door Yami Gautam, a self made girl who hails from Chandigarh has made space for herself in the industry on her own merit!
Looking at Yami‘s simple living high thinking will no doubt give audience a boost in their lives.
Real Madrid news: Gareth Bale has been linked with a move away this summer
Bale threw his future up in the air after Real clinched a third consecutive Champions League crown with a 3-1 win over Liverpool.
The Welshman came off the bench to score two second-half goals that ensured victory in Kiev, including a spectacular overhead kick.
But after the final whistle he admitted he wasn’t happy with the number of minutes he was getting under Zinedine Zidane.
"I need to be playing week in, week out, it hasn't happened this season for one reason or another,” Bale told BT Sport.
“I need to sit down in the summer and discuss things with my agent and take things from there."
The estate of Michael Jackson is suing Disney, saying an ABC television special on the singer’s last days infringed on its intellectual property.
The Associated Press obtained the lawsuit, filed on Wednesday in a Los Angeles court against the network and parent company Disney.
It alleges that last week’s special, The Last Days of Michael Jackson, illegally uses significant excerpts of his most valuable songs, including Billie Jean and Bad, and music videos, including Thriller and Black or White.
Estate lawsuit against ABC and Disney
It says the special also used clips from a documentary and feature film belonging to the estate.
ABC representatives did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
But when the Jackson camp raised objections last week, the network defended it as a news show that did not violate the estate’s rights.
The New York company under contract to buy the 400 block of Central Avenue in St. Petersburg paid $2.625 million this month for the historic Florida Arcade building directly across the street. [SUSAN TAYLOR MARTIN ST.
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Jayco is recalling 610 model year 2018 Jayco Eagle HT fifth wheel trailers equipped with certain 16K rotational rubber pin boxes. The spindle placement in the pin box may be incorrect, causing the bearing to be loose.
If the bearings become loose, the spindle may fail, increasing the risk of a crash,
Jayco will notify owners, and dealers will add a spacer to correct the spacing error, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin July 3, 2018. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco’s number for this recall is 9901377.
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To celebrate Easter, 58 kids and 56 adults were invited to eat a French toast and ham breakfast April 8 at the Pearl Harbor Navy Exchange, along with enjoying arts and crafts provided by the Navy Lodge, USO and Navy League. There was also a special appearance by Kernel Popcorn who did magic tricks and made balloon art for the kids. Each child received a goodie bag filled with Easter items and took pictures with the Easter bunny.
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March 31 Sun Bancorp Inc:
* On March 28, co announced that Board of Directors of co elected James Lockhart III as a director of co
* Co also announced that Board of Directors of co elected James Lockhart III as a director to Board of co's unit - SEC filing
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Paris Jackson says she’s doing fine despite her relatives saying the model has “lost it,” according to FOX News.
Michael Jackson’s daughter took to her Instagram Stories to address the rumors after a report by Page Six stated that relatives believed the 20-year-old was heading for a “serious meltdown.”
“So apparently people think I’m about to die,” Jackson said in a video with a friend in the background. “My therapist texted me about it laughing though, so that’s good.”
The friend is heard commenting on the rumors, “What? Why? That’s a terrible thing. That’s not true.”
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Fans of Turkey's Erdogan push French newsstand to remove ad
PARIS (AP) — Some supporters of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan have caused an outcry in France after they forced a local newsstand to remove an advertising poster for a newsmagazine that called the Turkish leader a "dictator."
Xavier Magnin, a public official in the southern French town of Le Pontet, told The Associated Press on Tuesday that pro-Erdogan residents pressured the newsstand's managers and workers into taking the poster down last week. The poster was put back up later while a dozen police officers provided protection.
French President Emmanuel Macron described the incident as "perfectly unacceptable." Christophe Deloire, director of media watchdog Reporters Without Borders, said: "We must not accept the importation of dictatorial behavior."
The incident also has attracted attention in Turkey, where Erdogan is seeking re-election next month.
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Arturo Vidal has no intention of a reunion with Antonio Conte at Chelsea because he says there is no reason for him to leave Bayern Munich.
Robben: No club can top Bayern
The Chile international spent three years playing under Conte's tutelage at Juventus, with the club winning the Serie A title in each season.
Conte is reportedly already in the process of drawing up a list of transfer targets at Stamford Bridge for the close-season and there have been suggestions that Vidal - who swapped Turin for Bayern Munich in 2015 - is high on his list.
However, the 29-year-old sees his long-term future in the Bundesliga and not in the Premier League.
"These are just rumours that are emerging quickly," he told Sport Bild.
"After all, I played three very successful years under coach Conte at Juventus.
"But there is no reason for me to leave Bayern. I wear this jersey with pride. I feel happy, my wife feels happy, and the children are happy. And I still have big goals in Munich."
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The suspect in February's massacre at a Florida high school made chilling cellphone videos announcing his intention to become the next school shooter, aiming to kill at least 20 people and saying "you're all going to die."
The three videos released by prosecutors Wednesday were found on the cellphone of suspect Nikolas Cruz after the Feb. 14 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School that killed 17 people.
Cruz introduces himself in the first video and says he is "going to be the next school shooter of 2018." He goes on to say that he wants to use an AR-15 to kill at least 20 people and specifies the high school in Parkland. He laughs and then says, "You're all going to die."
Cruz is charged with 17 counts of murder and 17 counts of attempted murder.
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Muslim engineer sues after Kansas flap over Malaysian flag
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — A Muslim aerospace engineer has sued the Spirit Boeing Employees Association for religious discrimination stemming from a party at a lake in Wichita, Kansas.
The American Civil Liberties Union filed a federal lawsuit Friday on behalf of Munir Zanial, a Malaysian national of Indian ancestry.
The association declined to comment.
Zanial rented the group's lake last year to host a party to celebrate Malaysian Independence Day. The lawsuit alleges the association reported him out of fear he used the lake to hold an Islamic State meeting.
It alleged an American flag that had been "desecrated ISIS symbols." But the flag was actually a Malaysian flag and the guests included people of Malaysian Indian ancestry, some wearing hijabs.
Spirit filed a complaint with the FBI, and the association terminated his rental benefits.
Ship and ferry passenger numbers up in 2016
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Members of the ship and ferry association carried 2.4 million passengers last year, 20% more than in 2015, association head Zsolt Varga told a press conference yesterday afternoon, Hungarian news agency MTI reported.
The association has 15 member companies, covering 90% of the Hungarian waterborne transportation market, Varga said.
Some 80% of tourists visiting Budapest or Lake Balaton use ships and ferries, the association head said, adding that it hopes to increase passenger numbers again this year because of the 2017 FINA World Aquatics Championships being held in the capital.
CNN's Becky Anderson talks us through the issues, and rides the Jerusalem tram to introduce us to the city's Israeli and Palestinian communities.
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - JCDECAUX:
* REG-JCDECAUX WILL DEVELOP, FOR THE FIRST TIME IN FRANCE, A GLOBAL ECO-FRIENDLY MOBILITY SOLUTION, BIKE RENTAL AND PARKING, ON NANTES MÉTROPOLE TERRITORY
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PRINCETON, W.Va. (AP) — A West Virginia man is facing a murder charge after authorities say he told his pastor he caused his mother's fatal overdose because he wanted to "end her pain."
News outlets report that 44-year-old Bradford Spencer of Bluefield was arrested Saturday following the Jan. 31 death of 65-year-old Virginia Spencer.
Authorities say the man forced his mother to take numerous pain pills. He is charged with first-degree murder.
Bluefield police records say Spencer spoke to his pastor at a funeral home on Feb. 9, telling him that he regretted killing his mother, but he was tired of seeing her in pain. It's unclear what condition the woman was suffering from.
Spencer was arraigned Monday and is being held on a $100,000 bond. Records do not show whether he has an attorney.
Cramer says wait to buy bitcoin if you don’t know the risk
“Mad Money” host Jim Cramer monitored bitcoin futures on their second day of trading on a public exchange and suggested a playbook for aspiring investors. Cramer said he thought investors would benefit from waiting to see what happens as the digital …
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BOSTON (WHDH) - Cannons were tested twice Wednesday and were also tested Tuesday, making sure everything goes off with a bang during the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular Wednesday night.
Captain Charles Rouse, a member of the Massachusetts Army National Guard, is one of the people making sure everything’s ready for the show.
“To be a part of this is a pretty cool thing,” Rouse said. “Been here my entire life and I’ve never been a part of this…it’s a cool thing to be a part of.”
Sgt. First Class Patrick Cornell said the event is special for him.
“I read history books, I know Boston, I know Massachusetts,” he said. “It’s the birthplace of America…I think it’s great. I’d rather be nowhere else right now.”
The cannons, which are from the 1950s, used to be able to fire up to 5 miles. Now the cannons are GPS-guided and can pinpoint a target up to 20 miles away.
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SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea’s state-run news agency said Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrived in the North on Thursday at the invitation of North Korean Foreign Minister Ri Yong Ho.
FILE PHOTO: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov speaks to the media following a meeting of President Vladimir Putin with German Chancellor Angela Merkel in the Black Sea resort of Sochi, Russia May 18, 2018. REUTERS/Sergei Karpukhin/File Photo
The report did not elaborate on what Lavrov would be doing during his visit in North Korea.
Some of the most popular movies Hollywood has ever produced have been based on video games. From the inspiring heroine in "Resident Evil" to the bold visuals in "Warcraft," there are plenty of elements to love about these films. In celebration of the "Tomb Raider" reboot starring Alicia Vikander as Lara Croft -- which hits theaters on March 16, 2018 -- Wonderwall.com is looking at the top films inspired by video games. Keep reading for more...
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KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — An Afghan official says that at least one police officer has been killed by a roadside bomb in eastern Logar province.
Salim Saleh, spokesman for the provincial governor in Logar, said Monday that four other people including a district police commander and three road construction engineers were wounded in the blast.
Meanwhile at least six people were wounded in another explosion near the western city of Herat Sunday evening.
No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attacks in Logar and Herat provinces.
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PRAGUE May 2 Czech Prime Minister Bohuslav Sobotka said on Tuesday he would resign along with the whole cabinet in response to a row with his Finance Minister Andrej Babis.
Sobotka said the resignation would allow a reformation of the cabinet with the same three-party centre-left coalition but without Babis - or lead to an early national election.
(Reporting by Prague newsroom; Editing by Andrew Heavens)
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A redundant 12,000-tonne steel offshore oil facility has arrived in Shetland to be decommissioned.
Work to break up the Buchan Alpha will take 17 months.
The structure began its working life as drilling rig in 1973, became a floating production vessel in the Buchan field in 1981 and was taken out of service in May by operators Repsol Sinopec Resources UK.
Work will be led by French company Veolia, creating 35 jobs.
It is expected that around 98% of the structure will be recycled.
March 19(Reuters) - Asukanet Co Ltd
* Says it plans a business and capital alliance with VRC Inc
* Says it will acquire 13.8 percent stake in VRC for 99.9 million yen
* Payment date on March 30
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100 Things To Do Before 2018
Whether you’re a master planner or professional procrastinator, we can all agree that December is a great month to totally and completely overwhelm yourself.
From party invites to visiting relatives, it really is the most wonderful and busy time of the year.
But even in the midst of all those things you have to do, there’s tons of good stuff happening that you really should want to do—like seeing a festive cultural performance or celebrating the fact that comfort food is finally in season.
To help you find that good stuff and make the most of what’s left of 2017, we put together this handy to do list. We tried to cover all the bases and not leave anybody out—including kids, pets and people who hate the holidays. So whether you’re looking for live music, cooking classes or sandwich recommendations, we’ve got you covered.
"They entered the property of the complainant and took a number of items."
The Russian socialite is the daughter of Elena Kolesnikova, a Soviet gymnast champion, and the great niece of Pierre Smirnoff - one of the famous Smirnoff brothers who were official suppliers of Smirnoff Vodka to the Court of Emperor Nicholas II.
The first Smirnoff distillery opened in in Moscow in 1862 by Piotr Arsenyevich Smirnov, a lowly serf who moved to the city.
Before he died aged 66 he was awarded the order of St Vladimir, 4th degree, making him and his descendants members of the nobility.
Smirnova also appeared on reality TV show Meet the Russians which aired in 2013, documenting the lives of wealthy Russians in London.
Smirnova, of Kensington, west London, denies one count of conspiracy to commit fraud.
Murray, of Warlingham, Surrey, denies one count of burglary and one count of fraud.
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April 28 Cameco Corp
* Cameco reports first quarter results
* Cameco corp qtrly loss per share $0.05
* Q1 earnings per share view c$-0.01 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Qtrly adjusted loss per share $0.07
* Cameco corp - qtrly revenue $393 million versus $408 million
* Cameco corp - in second and third quarters, expect pricing on deliveries in uranium segment to yield results similar to q1
* Cameco corp - 2017 financial outlook and production expectations remained unchanged after q1
* Cameco corp - "our 2017 sales remain on track, at an average realized price that is well above current market"
* Fy2017 earnings per share view c$0.54, revenue view c$2.12 billion -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Cameco corp - cautious optimism remains unchanged and in near term, co will continue to evaluate all of its supply sources
* Q1 revenue view c$372.3 million -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
NORTHWOOD — A felony charge has been dropped against a Mason City man accused of punching and damaging a casino gambling machine at a casino near Northwood.
Police had charged 55-year-old Dion King with felony criminal mischief. Worth County Attorney Jeffrey Greve filed a motion to drop the case Tuesday after King paid for the damage to the machine. Magistrate Douglas Krull approved the motion and dismissed the case on Wednesday.
A Worth County deputy says he was sent Saturday to the Diamond Jo Casino in Northwood, where he reviewed security video and saw King punching the machine’s touch screen several times. The attack caused an estimated $2,000 in damage.
The deputy says King later admitted punching the machine out of frustration.
1. Finn Balor defeated Bo Dallas
2. The Revival defeated Heath Slater and Rhyno
After the match, Braun Strowman came out and power slammed Slater.
3. Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson defeated Titus O’Neil and Apollo Crews
4. Matt Hardy defeated Bray Wyatt
5. Asuka and Bayley defeated Alexa Bliss and Nia Jax
6. Goldust defeated Curt Hawkins
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - WideOpenWest Inc
* Q2 earnings per share $0.07
* Q2 revenue fell 1.6 percent to $297.5 million
* Q2 adjusted earnings per share $0.15
* ‍As of Q2 of 2017, co reported total subscribers of 776,500 versus 770,200 in Q2 of 2016 on a transaction adjusted basis​
* Q2 earnings per share view $0.12, revenue view $299.2 million -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S Source text: [bit.ly/2w3m19t] Further company coverage:
Father Who Lunged at Larry Nassar Released With No Charges
Judge: `No way' she'll punish father of three Nassar victims who tried to attack disgraced doctor in Michigan court.
(VIDEO) CHARLOTTE, MI – A father of three victims of Larry Nassar has tried to attack the disgraced former sports doctor during a court hearing in michigan.
Bailiffs tackled the father Friday morning in the courtroom.
After two of his daughters spoke, the father, Randall Margraves, asked the judge for “five minutes” in a locked room with Nassar. The judge said she could not do that.
Margraves then asked for one minute, but the judge said she also couldn’t allow it. He then rushed at Nassar.
Two of his daughters had given statements to the court. They said their other sister also had been molested by Nassar.
Late this morning, the Judge in case released Margraves saying:
Judge: `No way’ she’ll punish father of three Nassar victims who tried to attack disgraced doctor in Michigan court.
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BEIJING, Dec 11 (Reuters) - China’s central bank will be more active in deploying macroeconomic controls and fending off financial risks, its governor, Zhou Xiaochuan, said on Monday.
“Efforts should be made to enhance the initiative and relevance of macro-controls and prevention of financial risks,” Zhou said in comments published on the website of the People’s Bank of China (PBOC).
Zhou made the remarks at a central bank meeting on the implementation of agendas laid out by a key Communist Party Congress in October.
Zhou also pledged to push financial reforms and innovations.
China must defuse “major risks” in the economy, and fight poverty and pollution, President Xi Jinping said at the October meeting.
Authorities have moved to rein in financial risk and prevent a destabilising build-up of debt in the world’s second-largest economy. (Reporting by Beijing monitoring desk and Kevin Yao; Editing by Kim Coghill and Clarence Fernandez)
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Sanuwave Health Inc:
* Sanuwave Health reports second quarter financial results and provides a business update
* Q2 loss per share $0.01
* Q2 revenue fell 45 percent to $111,000 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Cameroon national team coach Hugo Broos says they will play to rescue their pride despite their failure to reach the 2018 FIFA World Cup. The Indomitable Lions are set to face off against Algeria this weekend in their penultimate Group B encounter at home. Even if they win the encounter, both nations will not qualify for the tournament in Russia as Nigeria and Zambia are fighting for qualification.
However, Broos said they need to win the match against the Desert Warriors to avoid finishing at the bottom of the table. “We need to win the game even though this will not change much in the group, we promised not to be at the last position at the end,” he said to the BBC.
“There are also the Fifa rankings if we go on losing our position would be worse. We are going to win for the pride and honour.” Broos will have to win the game without Stoke City forward Eric-Maxim Choupo-Moting and Karl Toko Ekambi, who have both made themselves unavailable
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March 19 (Reuters) - Semiconductor equipment maker KLA-Tencor Corp said on Monday it would buy Orbotech Ltd, whose systems are used in the manufacturing of printed circuit boards and chip devices, in a deal valued at $3.4 billion.
KLA-Tencor’s offer price of $69.02 in cash and stock represents a premium of 15.3 percent to Orbotech stock’s closing price of $59.90 on Friday.
KLA-Tencor also announced a $2 billion share repurchase authorization, which it plans to complete within 12 to 18 months after the Orbotech deal closes. (Reporting by Sonam Rai in Bengaluru; Editing by Savio D’Souza)
Alabama teacher faces sex charge involving student
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Authorities say a high school teacher in eastern Alabama is facing a sex charge involving a student.
The Opelika-Auburn News reports that 24-year-old Beauregard High School teacher Hunter Herring Armstrong of Auburn was arrested Monday.
Authorities say Armstrong is charged with engaging in a sex act with a student under 19 years old, a felony. The Lee County Sheriff's Office says the alleged victim in the case is 15.
The sheriff's office says the girl's parent discovered content on her daughter's cellphone that led to an investigation.
Armstrong also faces three counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor and one count of unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.
It wasn't known early Tuesday whether Armstrong has an attorney who could be reached for comment.
The Nolan County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a theft that occurred in the 200 block of Loop 544, Roscoe, Texas.
It was reported that on Sunday, September 22, 2013, sometime between the hours of 11:00AM and 1:00PM an unknown person(s) drove onto the property and took a gooseneck stock trailer that displayed Texas license plate of DKHP41.
It was reported that the suspect(s) may have used a cutting tool, and cut a hitch lock that was in place while the trailer was parked and not being used.
The trailer was described by the owner as a black 2008 Delco brand, gooseneck triple-axle livestock trailer with a white canvas roof/top and new tires.
The trailer is valued at approximately $9,500.00.
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The dream season for the Kennesaw State Owls has ended after they were defeated by the Sam Houston State Bearkats in the quarterfinals of the NCAA Division I FCS playoffs on Saturday.
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Ana Swanson from the New York Times and Leigh Gallagher from Fortune Magazine join us to talk about this week’s economic and business news. We discuss what's going on with both American and global markets, including the Dow's 665.75 point drop today. According to the jobs report released today, the unemployment rate stayed at 4.1 percent, alongside a wage growth of 2.9 percent. We break down what that might mean for the economy and the markets. NAFTA negotiations continued this week, so we revisit the conversation about our complicated relationship with trade deals.
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President Donald Trump and CNN’s Jim Acosta briefly sparred Monday in the White House.
After the president signed a memo regarding China’s alleged theft of American intellectual property, Acosta asked Trump why he didn’t condemn hate groups over the weekend.
“They’ve been condemned. They have been condemned,” Trump replied.
“And why are we not having a press conference today? You said on Friday we would have a press conference?” Acosta asked.
“We just had a press conference,” Trump said.
“Can we ask you some more questions?” Acosta wondered.
“It doesn’t bother me at all, but you know I like real news, not fake news,” Trump remarked. “You’re fake news.”
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April 13 Xilinx Inc
* Xilinx announces multi-year succession plan and new COO
* Says announced a multi-year CEO succession plan, including two senior level promotions
* Xilinx Inc says Victor Peng will become chief operating officer of Xilinx, effective immediately
* Says as part of succession plan, has signed a multi-year employment agreement with Gavrielov to continue as president and CEO Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Is politics tearing apart the FCC? A recent commissioner who left says yes
The Federal Communications Commission didn't used to get so much attention. But the five-person commission that was mostly known for regulating TV and radio is now essentially in charge of managing how the internet works in the United States, and what used to be wonky policy discussions about net neutrality and broadband subsidies have gotten a lot more political. Back in April, FCC Commissioner Mignon Clyburn announced she was leaving after serving for nine years. Marketplace Tech host Molly Wood spoke to her in May, and asked her why she decided to step down when she did.
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The controversial group posted a video to its Facebook page Monday after a confrontation at Surrey’s Central City Shopping Centre.
HALIFAX — The Mounties have decided against laying charges in the Nova Scotia nursing home death of a 79-year-old man who was pushed by a female resident, fell down and injured his head.
Gordon Birchell died on Oct. 29 last year, several days after the push and fall at the Ivy Meadows home in the Halifax suburb of Beaver Bank.
RCMP spokeswoman Cpl. Jennifer Clarke says in a news release that police ruled it a homicide, but decided against laying charges based on the woman's cognitive impairment.
She could not confirm the woman's condition, but Joan Birchell, the wife of the deceased man, has said she was told by staff the female resident suffered from severe dementia.
The Halifax man was initially hospitalized at the Cobequid Community Health Centre, but he was returned to the home, where he died as a result of his injuries.
Intel’s huge water recycling plant, now under construction in Hillsboro, Oregon, is a key step toward meeting the company’s long-term water reduction and recycling goals.
Intel is reducing the water it uses in computer chip manufacturing. It also has set a 2025 worldwide goal to return 100 percent of its water to communities and watersheds for local use. Over the past 20 years, Intel has conserved about 60 billion gallons of water.
When the three-year Hillsboro project is complete, the facility will be able to recycle about 1 billion gallons of water every year – the equivalent of 90,000 Olympic-size swimming pools. The plant will be Intel’s biggest water recycling facility in the world.
SEOUL: North Korea's foreign ministry said on Wednesday it rejected a U.N. Security Council statement denouncing its latest missile launch test.
The North's state-run KCNA news agency cited a spokesman at the ministry as saying the Sunday launch was a sovereign right and a self-defence measure.
(Reporting by Ju-min Park; Editing by Robert Birsel)
I attended a Senior Winter Ball at the Louise Lowry Davis Center last month. Music was super; food great; decorations stunning — with members of the Youth Council being terrific and attentive to seniors with utmost respect and kindness. A truly delightful evening.
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KILGORE – Two drivers have been killed in a two vehicle accident in Kilgore. It happened just before 4:00 Sunday afternoon on U.S. Highway 259 near Farm Road 349. One driver, 19 year old Dakota Patrick Harris, of Kilgore, later died in a Tyler hospital. The other driver, 79 year old Mary Virginia Cameron, of Overton, died in a Longview hospital. Police reports indicate Cameron’s car drove into oncoming traffic, for unknown reasons, and hit Harris’ car head-on. The accident remains under investigation.
Two photographs taken on the same day in July 1896 show a person resembling known photos of Gauguin as well as the artist's self-portraits. Paul Gauguin left us with a trove of artworks recording the landscapes and women he encountered in Tahiti, but, until recently, there were no known photographs of the artist on the French Polynesian island.
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Ostro Energy is in the process of acquiring a 49% stake in a 60 MW NTPC Project in the state of Rajasthan. Suzlon will be responsible for the project commissioning, expectedly by September 2017.
Ostro Group was advised by their in-house general counsel Rachika A Sahay alongside HSA Advocates Delhi-based partner Aparajit Bhattacharya .
The project is being developed under the Domestic Content Requirement (DCR) wherein Indigenous cells and PV modules are being used in the project. It is another step towards increasing Ostro’s solar footprint in India. The legal team worked closely with the business to close the transaction in a short time-frame.
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. (CBS News) — At least one person is dead and five injured after a branch from an oak tree snapped and fell on a crowd of people in front of the Rock Island County Courthouse Tuesday night, reports CBS Rock Island affiliate WHBF-TV.
It happened around 9:45 p.m., shortly after the annual Red, White & Boom fireworks show began, according to Rock Island County Sheriff Gerry Bustos.
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Illinois-bound traffic on the Centennial Bridge was shut down for more than an hour.
A few witnesses told WHBF they heard people shouting and saw people pulling branches from the scene.
The remains of Tropical Depression Alberto are moving across the Midwest, causing rainstorms across the Chicago area and some flooding in the western and northwestern suburbs.A flood warning is in effect for most of the west and northwest suburbs. DuPage County in particular has seen some heavy rains, and main roads in west suburban Villa Park and Elmhurst have been flooded shut.In Elgin, a lightning strike may have caused a fire on the roof of a business in the 700-block of Tollgate Road, officials said.Fire officials said they received a call shortly after 5 p.m. Witnesses said they saw a flash of lightning and then smelled smoke in the building, and saw smoke coming from the roof.The fire was extinguished in about 20 minutes. No one was injured.ABC7 Meteorologist Phil Schwarz said the rain is weakening as it moves east, and has been lighter in the city.Isolated thunderstorms are possible through the night. The rain is expected to end around 10 p.m., giving way to a hot and muggy Thursday.
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A St. John man will serve five years in federal prison for receiving more than 390,000 images and 1,900 videos depicting child pornography.
Daniel Labuda, 39, was sentenced Tuesday to five years in prison and ordered to pay $48,000 in restitution after being charged with receipt of child pornography, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Labuda downloaded and received images and videos depicting child pornography using foreign websites, according to court documents, and attempted to hide his activity using anonymizing software and encryption.
The FBI investigated the case, according to a press release, and the U.S. Attorney’s Officer for the Northern District of Indiana and Department of Justice’s Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section prosecuted the case.
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The Good Friday Egg Hunt at Bradford Greenhouses Garden Gallery, on Yonge St. north of Bradford, is a beloved tradition.
Children 8 and under dress up to meet the Easter Bunny – and then hunt through the greenhouses and retail store, searching for the thousands of chocolate eggs hidden by the Bunny and his helpers. For their parents and caregivers, there's the fun of the hunt, but also the opportunity to purchase spring flowers, from Easter Lilies to potted tulips and hyacinths, just coming into bloom and filling the greenhouses with colour and scent.
Last year, the Good Friday Egg Hunt went ahead despite an ice storm that knocked out power to surrounding areas. This year, the sun was shining – and a long line-up formed in the parking lot, waiting for the doors to open and the fun to begin.
Many visitors brought donations of non-perishable food for the Helping Hand Food Bank, to share the Easter season with those in need.
Lauren Auder has shared extravagant, entrancing new track 'These Broken Limbs Again Into One Body'.
The newcomer was born in the UK but brought up in the south west of France, a collision of cultures that clearly left an impact.
Absorbing everything from club culture to French rap, the 19 year old's imagination seems to soak up everything in its path.
Working with True Panther Sounds, the rising songwriter is geared to release five song debut EP 'Who Carry's You' shortly.
New song 'These Broken Limbs Again Into One Body' is online now, and it's quite marvellous - enormously distinct, and hugely individual.
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JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) — A former New Jersey church pastor who fled the country after he was convicted of sexually assaulting a teenage boy has been sentenced to more time behind bars.
Gregorio Martinez received a five-year prison term Monday for bail jumping. He will start serving the term once he completes a four-year sentence he got last July for the sex assault.
Martinez is native of the Dominican Republic and once was a Pentecostal preacher. He was convicted in February 2015 of molesting a 13-year-old boy he knew through a North Bergen church. Martinez fled and remained at large until he was apprehended in Honduras in August 2016.
Authorities had been searching for him since he failed to appear at a pre-sentencing hearing.
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Martinez still faces charges stemming from the alleged sexual assaults of three other males.
T.J. Dillashaw is hoping nothing gets between himself and Cody Garbrandt before UFC 217.
While an Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) bantamweight title bout hasn’t been confirmed for the event, all signs point to it being likely for Madison Square Garden in New York City on Nov. 4. Dillashaw confirmed to MMAJunkie.com that those are the plans as of now.
Garbrandt and Dillashaw were supposed to meet at UFC 213. A back injury caused the champion “No Love” to pull out. This time, Dillashaw hopes that everything goes according to plan:
“Fingers crossed nothing happens. I’m ready tomorrow, man. I’ve been staying in the gym. That’s what I love to do. I feel lazy when I’m not in the gym. So, yeah, I’m ready to go at 217. And just the fact to be able to fight in Madison Square Garden seems like a huge event.”
Hoosick Falls, N.Y. (NEWS 10) – A resolution to authorize an acceptance of funds from Saint Gobain and Honeywell for Hoosick Falls passed unanimously Tuesday night.
The money is reimbursement for some of the costs relating to the PFOA contamination and will total just over $330,000 for the Village.
This agreement is not a settlement from either company or an admission of contamination.
The Village will still be able to ask for additional money in the future.
Miami Marlins right-hander Tom Koehler discusses his start Monday night against the Mariners, saying he missed on the execution of some pitches and it cost him.
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AIKEN, S.C. — Clemson men’s basketball coach Brad Brownell says he loves being the head coach at Clemson University.
Brownell said that to the media, including The Clemson Insider, prior to Tuesday’s IPTAY Prowl & Growl event at Aiken Technical College in Aiken, S.C.
Brownell is expected to sign a new contract with Clemson sometime in May.
The Tigers are coming off their most successful season under Brownell, who just finished his eighth year at Clemson. The Tigers went 25-10, finished tied for third in the ACC and advanced to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 21 years.
“I’m excited,” Brownell said when asked about the new deal. “I really love being the coach at Clemson and I’m really proud of what our team was able to do last year.”
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Gene is nervous about going to his very first sleepover, but after the night doesn't go has he has planned, he learns that maybe he was right.
The woman, Bashanti Dutta, was residing on the footpath of the Jail Road here for the past few months. She was reportedly abandoned by her family members and close associates, which forced her to take shelter on the street. SEWA shifted her to the campus of Missionaries of Charity here.
The NGO has appealed to the people living in society to raise their voice against atrocities on women and mentally challenged persons in the State.
WASHINGTON — The Latest on the North Korea crisis (all times local):
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The top U.S. military officer says the United States wants to peacefully resolve a deepening standoff with North Korea but is also ready to use the "full range" of its military capabilities in case of provocation.
The comments by Marine Corps Gen. Joseph Dunford in meetings Monday with senior South Korean military and political officials appeared to be an attempt to ease anxiety over tit-for-tat threats between President Donald Trump and North Korea while also showing a willingness to back up Trump's warnings if necessary.
Dunford, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said that the U.S. is "seeking a peaceful resolution to the crisis."
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KWQC) — More than a week after a terrifying Iowa road rage incident, many are asking why authorities aren’t doing anything about it.
A semi driver was heading west on Highway 30 near Cedar Rapids when the video shows a white car swerving in front of it and slamming on its brakes. The truck was just inches away from smashing into the back of the car on several occasions.
The driver of the truck says she contacted police but was told there was nothing that could be done.
Mark Lowe with the Iowa Department of Transportation explained.
“I would be careful not to second guess the state patrol because part of what they’re evaluating is not only is there a violation there that I can identify but is there enough information to connect that violation to a specific driver so that I can make a citation stick.”
The truck driver says she likely made the driver in the white car angry when he had to wait for her to pass another truck.
A 23-year-old University of Akron accounting student has been named the nation's top grocery bagger after claiming the Ohio title two years in a row.
The Medina (meh-DY'-nuh) Gazette ( http://bit.ly/2lOUoJ0 ) reports Brady Long returns to Wadsworth with a $10,000 prize after winning the National Grocers Association's Best Bagger championship.
Long packs up groceries at Buehler's Fresh Foods. He competed against nearly two dozen others during the bagging championship in Las Vegas, where they were judged on speed, technique and other factors, including style and attitude.
He says he'll use the prize money to help him replace his current vehicle, a 1996 van.
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Lowry notched an assist and one shot on goal in a 4-2 win over the Stars on Sunday.
This was big for Lowry, who returned after missing 19 games with an upper-body injury. In fact, the 24-year-old missed 27 of 29 games prior to Sunday's outing. Though he got an assist, Lowry only played 10:33, well below his average. That may have been in part because of his lengthy absence, but the presence of Paul Stastny may cut into his minutes as well.
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Norfolk’s Ghent area could soon be home to an axe-throwing range.
A company called Folkvang Axe Throwing said on Facebook recently that it was opening a range on 21st Street — near the Farm Fresh.
This would be the latest range of its kind to open in the region. Colonial Williamsburg opened one last July.
According to its Facebook page, Folkvang Axe Throwing is planning on opening the range in the Spring of 2018.
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Providence Police, FBI, and the State Bomb Squad investigating vandalism of two vans belonging to the Providence Center.
Police arrived to the scene on North Main Street Monday morning, where they found the first van with a large plastic water bottle forced into the exhaust tail pipe.
The second vehicle had damage to the driver-side, gas cap, gas fueling area, vehicle tail pipe, and rear passenger-side tire. In addition, the rear passenger rime/tire/wheel was painted black with an unknown heavy substance with a white rope tied between the tail pipe and the rear wheel.
The FBI and State Bomb Squad say that all material in the vans tested negative for explosives.
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STORRS, Conn. — After Monday night, the University of Connecticut women's basketball 100-game win streak is the longest in NCAA Basketball history.
No joke! The Lady Huskies earned themselves an impressive triple-digit winning streak.
The UConn lady ballers have been in beast mode since 2014, and it's been over 800 days since the college hoopers have taken an L.
Of course, the college campus is freaking out over the victory.
"It's unbelievable to win 100 games. That really shouldn't happen in any sport," one UConn student said.
To celebrate the historic win, fans even made fake $100 bills with Head Coach Geno Auriemma's face on them. The bills were being thrown throughout the stadium as the women's basketball team celebrated its 100th win.
Sounds like school spirit is at its peak! The winning streak's hashtag, #andcounting, could not be more fitting.
Congrats, ladies! All you do is win!
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Alexis Sanchez scored his first Manchester United goal in a 2-0 Premier League win over Huddersfield at Old Trafford.
Leaders Manchester City had earlier been held to a 1-1 draw at Burnley but, despite United's victory, are still 13 points clear.
There had been tributes to mark the 60th anniversary of the Munich air disaster ahead of kick-off at Old Trafford.
Romelu Lukaku made the breakthrough on 55 minutes with a close-range finish.
Sanchez - who joined the Red Devils from Arsenal ahead of the transfer deadline in a swap deal for Henrikh Mkhitaryan - doubled the lead on 68 minutes.
The Chile forward saw his penalty saved by Jonas Lossl but was alert to knock in the rebound.
Huddersfield drop to 19th place following a fifth straight league defeat.
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Brantley joins Andre Knott after the Indians' win to discuss his approach to hitting and offer some valuable advice to any kids playing baseball.
Southern Lee'e Nate Thompson (4) tackles Union Pines’ Julian Thomas (21) during a prep football game last Oct. 29 in Cameron. Thompson announced he’ll play college football at Duke.
A 41-year-old man was detained in Brussels after being dangerous on a train running in the capital's area, local media reported, quoted by mediapool.
The case has been confirmed by the prosecutor's office. The man wore a knife with a blade length of 28 centimeters and screamed in Arabic "Allah is Great."
He was an offensive and said he wanted to "finish the work started by the Nazis." The case is from Tuesday this week, but it was announced today.
The prosecution has filed charges against him for involvement in a terrorist group and for possession of unauthorized weapons.
Carson Kressley Gays Are Happy, Healthy & Cute ... Let 'Em Donate Blood!!!
Carson Kressley Says Gays Are Healthy and Cute So Let Them Donate Blood!!!
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Carson Kressley says gays check every applicable box when it comes to donating blood ... and that's why it's time to change the law restricting them from doing so.
The ex-'Queer Eye' star was in Bev Hills and told us he's proud of his pal, Lance Bass, taking a stand on the issue of gay men donating blood. Carson's on board with Lance's movement, but had a little more to say.
He laid out everything the gay community has to offer blood donation centers ... besides blood. For Carson, changing the FDA regulations will be a serious win-win-win!!!
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The Indianapolis Colts announced they signed free agent tight end Eric Ebron on Monday night, marking just their second acquisition since free agency started last week.
The Colts didn’t have a desperate need at the tight end position but adding to the room was certainly in the cards given their depth behind 2017 Pro-Bowler Jack Doyle.
Here are five things to know about the Colts newest acquisition:
An underwhelming first-rounder
Ebron was selected with the No. 10 overall pick in the 2014 NFL Draft. He was chosen before Odell Beckham Jr., Aaron Donald, Ryan Shazier and Zack Martin just to name a few.
He’s been underwhelming throughout most of his career, playing 16 games only one time while failing to record more than 720 receiving yards and five touchdowns at any time in his career.
Imagine the hurt and pain I felt when my own brother refused to let me stay in a spare room at his house after I had become homeless. Multiply that pain by 15, when, one by one, my closest friends and family told me I could not stay with them.
VANCOUVER—A chicken-catching company at the centre of an animal cruelty investigation in British Columbia says it will require staff to wear body cameras after an animal advocacy group released video of alleged abuse.
Dwayne Dueck, president of Elite Services in Chilliwack, says it will be mandatory for one supervisor and two staff members in each barn to wear cameras on their vests, and the video will be reviewed at the end of each day.
The announcement comes after the SPCA in British Columbia launched an investigation following the release of undercover video by Mercy for Animals that shows workers allegedly hitting, kicking and throwing chickens.
Read more: Workers fired over alleged abuse caught on video at B.C. chicken farms
A statement from Elite Services says six staff members have now been fired, including two who were let go prior to the video being released, three who were fired immediately after, and one more who was terminated after the company did a “detailed forensic review” of the video.
James invites rock and roll legend Steven Tyler to play a game of Spill Your Guts or Fill Your Guts, in which the two pose very personal questions to each other and the choice is simple: answer honestly or eat what's in front of you, which includes cow intestines and pig jelly.
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As per hospital officials, he passed away due to multiple organ failures.
Expelled AIADMK leader VK Sasikala’s husband Natarajan Maruthappa, who has been ill for some time passed away at the age of 76 at a Chennai hospital Tuesday. He was admitted to Gleneagles Global hospital after complaints of the chest infection. Natarajan was put on ventilator on Monday as his condition deteriorated.
As per hospital officials, he passed away due to multiple organ failures, an ANI said. Last year, he had also undergone kidney and liver transplant.
Currently, Sasikala is lodged in central prison in Bengaluru. She is serving a four-year jail term in a disproportionate assets case.
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Lady Gaga announced Saturday morning that she is canceling the remainder of her Joanne World Tour due to “severe pain.””I’m so devastated. I don’t know how to describe it. All I know is that if I don’t do this, I am not standing by the words or meaning of my music,” Gaga said in a statement. “My medicalThis article originally appeared on www.rollingstone.com: Lady Gaga Cancels Remainder of Joanne World Tour Due to ‘Severe Pain’ …read more
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ROME (AP) — Pope Francis will pay homage to victims of war when he visits two important World War II sites south of Rome next month: the American military cemetery at Nettuno and the Ardeatine Caves, site of one of the worst massacres in German-occupied Italy.
The Vatican on Friday announced that Francis would celebrate Mass at the Nettuno cemetery for all war dead on Nov. 2, which the Catholic Church marks as All Soul’s Day to honor the dead.
Later in the day, Francis will travel to the Ardeatine Caves on Rome’s outskirts. There, in 1944, 335 people were shot to death as a reprisal for an attack by partisans that killed 33 Nazi soldiers on a street in Rome.
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PARIS, Dec 11 (Reuters) - France’s TF1 news channel said on Monday it was in exclusive talks with Germany’s Axel Springer to buy its 78.43 percent stake in aufeminin S.A., which runs a lifestyle website.
The site covers news on topics such as fashion, beauty and healthcare.
“Whether or not an agreement will be reached by the negotiating parties as well as the terms of such an agreement will depend on the further progress of the discussions,” TF1 said. The TF1 group is controlled by Bouygues.
Axel Springer confirmed the talks. (Reporting by Sarah White, Editing by Ingrid Melander)
(AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File). FILE - This Monday, June 19, 2017, file photo shows a user signing in to Facebook on an iPad, in North Andover, Mass. Facebook has a problem it just can’t kick: People keep exploiting it in ways that could sway election...
No new information has been released about the incident in which a man was shot and killed by a police officer early Saturday morning during a disturbance at a motel in Mankato.
City officials say Mankato Department of Public Safety officers were sent to the Country Inn & Suites at 4:00 am and confronted a white man, who fought with an officer. During the confrontation the officer shot the suspect, and he was pronounced dead at the scene. The officer was treated for injuries and released.
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is conducting the investigation, and no additional information has been released.
The identification of the dead suspect will be made by the Ramsey County Medical Examiner’s Office once the autopsy report is complete.
Fitch Publishes Bank Mantap's First Senior Bonds at 'AA(idn)'
(The following statement was released by the rating agency) JAKARTA, June 14 (Fitch) Fitch Ratings Indonesia has published a National Long-Term Rating of 'AA(idn)' for the proposed rupiah senior bonds of Indonesia-based PT Bank Mandiri Taspen Pos (Bank Mantap, AA(idn)/Stable). Bank Mantap's proposed bond issuance will be IDR2 trillion in total with maturity of up to 60 months, which consists of: - Tranche A with issuance amount of IDR1.5 trillion and maturity of 36 months from the issuance date,
Congratulations to the North Rockland Varsity Cheerleading team on their National Championship win in Dallas, Texas.
The girls competed last weekend against dozens of other schools from around the country.
It marks the second time in three years that North Rockland has won the national cheerleading championship.
The Red Raiders scored 97.15 out of 100 points on Jan. 27 and scored a 96.55 on Sunday, Jan. 28, beating out Choctaw, a school in Oklahoma, during the NCA High School National Cheerleading Competition.
"All of Rockland and the North Rockland Central School District are proud of you!" officials proclaimed on this Facebook page.
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An international Inuit group is angry they weren’t informed that a rocket stage likely containing highly toxic fuel is set to splash
down in waters they routinely hunt for food.
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The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for sharing information between the two institutions. The MoU aims to assist and share unclassified information with each other on matters that fall within the statutory mandate of both the institutions.
Under the Memorandum of Understanding, both the institutions have agreed to share information based on research conducted on different industries of Pakistan and assist each other in undertaking advocacy initiatives in order to promote public awareness of the Competition Act and the Banking Laws.
MoU further highlights that the State Bank of Pakistan and the Competition Commission of Pakistan shall assist each other in matters of mutual interest for better implementation of respective statutory powers.
Samajwadi Party (SP) founder Mulayam Singh Yadav and UP chief minister Akhilesh Yadav is all set to approach the Election Commission (EC) to stake claim on the party's 'cycle' symbol ahead of the UP elections amid the brewing discontent within the party.
The development comes after Akhilesh Yadav is made party's national President in a bitter feud between two warring factions.
Party sources said, Akhilesh camp will also try to contest the election on Cycle symbol to represent the actual ‘Samajwadi’. They feel that the symbol will play a crucial role because majority of votes will dependent on symbol despite Akhilesh or Mulayam’s immense popularity.
Meanwhile, on Sunday the bitter feud in the Yadav clan has affected the health of Samajwadi Party (SP) party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav. Yadav who is suffering from high blood pressure was attended by doctors at his residence.
DENVER (AP) — A new national poll says Americans think it’s safer to use marijuana than opioids to relieve pain.
The Yahoo/Marist poll out Monday says two-thirds of the respondents in the telephone survey said opioid drugs such as Vicodin or OxyContin are “riskier” to use than pot, even when the pain pills are prescribed by a doctor.
Only one in five said marijuana was riskier than opioids. The rest weren’t sure.
Those answering the poll overwhelmingly said pot should be legal for medical use. But they were less comfortable with children and pregnant women using pot to treat medical conditions.
The telephone poll of 1,122 adults was conducted last month. The poll had a margin of error of plus or minus 2.9 percentage points.
RENO, Nev. (AP) — A Reno-area smoke shop has pulled a herbal supplement from its shelves after health officials linked a case of food poisoning to the ingredient kratom.
The health district confirmed Tuesday one Washoe County case of salmonella has been linked to a kratom product tied to more than 100 cases of food-borne illness this year in 38 states including Nevada.
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention says kratom is a plant native to Southeast Asia that is consumed for its stimulant effects and as an opioid substitute.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration ordered a recall earlier this month of products that tested positive for salmonella at Triangle Pharmanaturals in Las Vegas.
Washoe County officials are urging residents to report locations that are selling kratom product under labels that include Thang, Kakuam, Thom, Ketom and Biak.
Man killed in central Las Vegas drive-by shooting
A man was killed in a central valley drive-by shooting late Friday, and investigators are trying to identify the shooter and the motive, according to Metro Police.
Officers arrived about 11:40 p.m. to the 1800 block of Arville Road, near Oakey Boulevard to find a man severely wounded and lying on a sidewalk, police said. He died at University Medical Center.
A preliminary investigation determined the man was walking on the west side of the street when a vehicle pulled alongside and someone in the vehicle opened fire, police said.
Further details were not immediately available.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Metro at 702-828-3521 or via email at [email protected] To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555 or online at crimestoppesrofnv.com.
2017 started off on a bum note for Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve With Ryan Seacrest.
Accusations have been flying since Mariah Carey's unfortunate performance on the New Year's Eve programming staple went awry, with armchair critics at home snarkily tweeting that she was phoning it in—and Carey's camp insisting that producers set her up to fail.
Hardly the first singer to not be on top of her game in the frigid cold, Mariah herself didn't let one bad outing out of a zillion in her remarkable career spoil her mood, nonchalantly tweeting afterward,"S--t happens…Have a happy and healthy new year everybody!...Here's to making more headlines in 2017."
But that was not the end of the discussion.
Re: Death toll rises to 94 after massive U.S. bomb: Afghan official, April 15
Death toll rises to 94 after massive U.S. bomb: Afghan official, April 15
The recent action by the Trump administration to kill affiliates of Daesh, also known as ISIS or ISIL, in the Nangarhar province of Afghanistan shows that the newly formed U.S. government really cares about the safety of the people who live in the region. The Afghan government needed military support and the U.S. responded by way of dropping the mother of all bombs in Achin district. As a result, about 90 Daesh fighters were killed. According to the military, there are about 600 Daesh fighters in the country.
Gen. John Nicholson, commander of U.S. forces in Afghanistan, said that he would work hard to eliminate all Daesh fighters from Afghanistan by the end of this year.
As a result of U.S. action, local people will likely receive the help that they need from development workers because the area is now safe.
Two major central banks meet this week with economists expecting the Bank of England to focus on inflation, and the U.S. Federal Reserve to respond to strong economic data with a rate rise. Ciara Lee reports.
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Jack Wilcox moved from Dayton to Palmyra, Illinois, with his daughter and son-in-law. He left behind a son who died of an overdose on Nov. 27, 2015.
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LOS ANGELES: Actress Nicole Kidman indulges in beauty treatment that costs USD 7,000 before she walks a red carpet.
The "Big Little Lies" star is said to maintain her flawless, dewy glow thanks to HD Diamond and Ruby peels, which involve having her face scrubbed with jewels, followed by a lactic peel and a La Prarie White Caviar Illuminating facial, which is designed to diminish age spots, reports femalefirst.co.uk.
The 50-year-old star has even tried a "flying ant facial", which costs over USD 6,000 and uses insect secretions to make the skin glow.
"Nicole's treatments don't come cheap but she knows it's what she has to pay to look as good as possible. She'll happily spend USD 7,000 as she wants the most advanced treatments and therapists. She's willing to try most things," a source told Heat magazine.
A mature restaurant with over 1,000 locations putting up comparable-store sales growth of near 20%? Impossible! And then, the disaster of foodborne illness hit. That has been followed by criminal investigations, plummeting sales, a jettisoning of a co-CEO, and a stock that has lost almost half of its value in little more than a year.
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White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer holds his daily press briefing Monday where he is expected to answer questions on North Korea and other issues of the day.
A multi-million naira school linked to Ekaette Uloma Akpabio, wife of former Akwa Ibom State Governor and Senate Minority Leader, Senator Godswill Akpabio has been sealed off by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
The John Paul International Nursery School at Shelter Afrique in Uyo, Akwa Ibom state capital was marked by the anti-graft agency after being under investigation by the EFCC and Code of Conduct Bureau.
GARDEN GROVE, Calif. (AP)  Southern California firefighters who extinguished flames at a commercial building found more than 350 marijuana plants inside.
The blaze was reported late Sunday in a business district in Garden Grove.
Police Sgt. Vince Vaicaro says the building was unoccupied at the time of the fire and no injuries were reported.
He says no arrests have been made. The investigation is ongoing.
Hurricane Fabio begins to weaken in the Pacific
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Hurricane Fabio began to weaken Wednesday far off Mexico's Pacific Coast as it moved farther out to sea, posing no threat to land.
The U.S. National Hurricane Center said the storm had sustained winds of 100 mph (155 kph). It was centered about 790 miles (1,275 kilometers) west-southwest of the southern tip of the Baja California Peninsula and was moving west-northwest at 15 mph (24 kph).
The forecasters said the storm was likely to weaken back to tropical storm force on Thursday and to become a remnant low-pressure system by the weekend.
At one point, forecasters had thought Fabio might become a major hurricane.
– Braun Strowman has his match against The Bar for the Raw Tag Team Championships…if he can get a partner. WWE posted the following video online Monday afternoon, in which Angle announced that Strowman will face the Raw Tag Team champions at WrestleMania as long as he can find a partner for the match.
Strowman won the title shot after he won last week’s Raw Tag Team Battle Royal, entering the match by himself.
A frost free night with temperatures well above freezing but misty low cloud and hill fog will mean a grey, slow start tomorrow morning.
Another batch of rain will sweep in from the southwest and move into northern and central counties - steadier than the rain today.
Eastern areas will escape drier for much of the day.
Most areas will stay disappointingly cloudy with the best of any brighter breaks in the south-west later.
Temperatures up a few degrees on the last few days, and even a little above average for the time of year - but there'll be a lack of sunshine.
ITV weather presenter Lucy Verasamy with the latest forecast
Per Mertesacker? Sami Khedira? Toni Kroos? Who will you choose?
The German Football Ambassador initiative has selected 11 German football players who are currently plying their trade abroad.
Choose your threefavorites from the pack until 25th of April 2017 and share your vote with your friends.
The winner will be announced on 16th of May 2017.
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Baku. 31 July. REPORT.AZ/ White House is developing sanctions against China.
Report informs, the newspaper Politico writes.
According to information, Donald Trump’ advisors in the White House are preparing a series of restrictive measures against China.
"High-ranking officials in the Trump administration are trying to develop a series of economic measures designed to punish China," the newspaper writes.
According to sources, there are several options for measures, but "it's too early to talk about what president can do".
GOP candidate shutting down ministry listed as hate group
BOSTON (AP) — A Massachusetts governor's race candidate is shutting down a nonprofit organization that he founded that ended up on a list of U.S.-based hate groups.
Republican Scott Lively has described his Abiding Truth Ministries as pro-family, but his opposition to gay rights has landed him and his Springfield-based ministry on the Southern Poverty Law Center's list of designated hate groups.
Lively said Wednesday he still believes society should follow the Bible as the guide to sexual morality in public policy. But he says he hopes to enlist "authentically conservative homosexuals" and political liberals in his effort to shift his emphasis "to a conservationist perspective in which the natural family is recognized as the essential eco-system of humanity."
Lively hopes to unseat Gov. Charlie Baker in the GOP primary.
Baker calls Lively's views "outrageous."
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Ivan Nattrass, from Durham, is helping to build Leeds City College’s £57m Quarry Hill campus, which is due to open in summer 2019.
So are the clichés of loneliness and a required head for heights accurate? And what do you do when you need the toilet?
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Lawmakers in Jordan have tasked a parliamentary committee to review all agreements with Israel, including a 1994 peace treaty, following the US decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.
Jordan, which is the custodian of Muslim holy sites in Jerusalem, accused US President Donald Trump of violating international law with the decision last week.
Meeting late on Sunday, Jordanian lawmakers voted unanimously to authorise the judicial affairs committee to “review all agreements with the Zionist state including Wadi Araba,” official news agency Petra reported.
When it was signed in 1994, the Wadi Araba treaty made Jordan one of only two Arab countries to have reached a peace agreement with Israel, along with Egypt in 1979.
Under Jordan’s constitutional monarchy, only King Abdullah II would have the power to eventually rescind the peace deal with Israel.
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HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – Absences by a Pennsylvania state lawmaker who has missed every session day since July are raising objections from a fellow House member.
Monday’s absence by Democratic Rep. Kevin Haggerty of Lackawanna County was recorded as unexcused. That’s after a fellow Democrat, Rep. Michael Carroll of Luzerne County, objected to Haggerty’s request for an excused absence.
The House last recorded Haggerty as “present” on July 22, making Monday the 21st straight session day he’s missed.
House members could vote to hold Haggerty in contempt after five straight unexcused absences. There are no repercussions in House rules for a member who’s held in contempt.
The 45-year-old Haggerty has defended his absences by saying he has to stay near his two young children while he and his wife divorce.
MOSCOW (AP) — An international journalists' rights organization is calling on Russian authorities to investigate threats made against a newspaper that reported gays were being tortured and killed in Chechnya.
The report this month in the respected Novaya Gazeta drew a range of official denials and rebukes. Chechen President Ramzan Kadyrov on Sunday said international attention to the story constituted a "massive information attack ... to blacken our society, lifestyle, traditions and customs."
A meeting of elders and Islamic leaders in Chechnya after the story appeared called for retribution, which Novaya Gazeta said "pushes religious fanatics toward the massacre of journalists."
On Monday, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Russia should "act swiftly, decisively and effectively" against threats to the newspaper and to the story's reporter.
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CHARLOTTETOWN -- Air Canada is apologizing to a Prince Edward Island family after the airline bumped a 10-year-old boy from a flight.
Brett Doyle booked four tickets from Charlottetown to Costa Rica for his family last August.
A day before the vacation during March break, Doyle says he checked his family in for the flight online, but could not select a seat for his son.
After hours on the phone with Air Canada, Doyle's wife drove to the airport and was told the flight was oversold and their son had been bumped.
The family drove to Moncton to catch a different Air Canada flight to meet the Costa Rica flight in Montreal, but when that flight was cancelled they were forced to drive to Halifax and stay overnight in a hotel.
Air Canada said in an email that the airline has apologized to the Doyle family, and that the situation should not have occurred.
Doyle said he was offered a $2,500 voucher, which expires in one year, and was told Air Canada may cover his expenses.
January was the first complete month since new risk-retention laws for CMBS loans went into effect, and despite earlier concerns, CMBS activity remained steady. In January, there was a total of $61.8 billion on the New York CMBS market, down 1 percent from $62.4 billion in December, and the delinquency rate fell from .79 percent to .76 percent, according to data from Trepp.
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TORONTO — Police are trying to locate a 16-year-old boy after a gun he was allegedly playing with went off and the bullet lodged in a mattress his sibling way lying on.
Investigators allege the boy was in his bedroom in northwest Toronto last Saturday afternoon playing with a gun.
They say when it went off, the bullet travelled through his bedroom wall into his sibling's room and became lodged in the mattress.
The teen is wanted on nine charges, including using a firearm carelessly, possession of a firearm without a licence, carrying a concealed weapon, and discharging a firearm in a reckless manner.
Trent Dilfer, a former quarterback with the San Francisco 49ers among other NFL teams, is selling his Saratoga, Calif. mansion for $7 million, reports Realtor.com.
The 5,460 square foot Spanish-style property has five bedrooms and five-and-a-half baths. It features four bedroom suites, two levels of grand formal rooms, a bocce court and vineyard, among many other amenities.
Edward Graziani with the Sereno Group is the current listing agent.
Two women died in a sauna in the northern Czech Republic after the door handle came off, trapping them inside, police said Sunday.
"The mother and daughter aged 65 and 45 were taking a sauna at their friends' place in a garden colony," police spokeswoman Iva Kormosova said in a statement.
"The owner thought they were taking too long to come out so she went to check and found them lying on the floor," she said, adding that the women had been in the sauna for around 90 minutes.
Emergency services declared the women dead at the scene.
"The handle on the sauna door broke and the women were trapped. They tried to break the window on the door but failed," said Kormosova.
The accident occurred near the town of Jicin northeast of Prague on Saturday evening, police said.
Post-mortem examinations are due to be held.
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PARIS — Jean Paul Gaultier is like a whirling dervish, in perpetual motion. In just a matter of days, the designer had been in Berlin, where costumes he created are being worn for a cabaret show at the Friedrichstadt-Palast, and also at the Cannes Film Festival. There he took in some movies — a favorite pastime — and posed for a photo with other former members of the event’s jury to mark its 70th anniversary.
By the time he sat down with WWD in his sprawling headquarters here, preparations for couture season were already well under way, as was the planning for the launch of his new women’s perfume, Scandal.
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Mosley (calf strain) was seen with a "significant boot" on his left leg after Sunday's game against the Bengals, Jeff Zrebiec of The Baltimore Sun reports.
The Ravens aren't convinced Mosley only suffered a strain as the linebacker is scheduled for further testing on his leg on Monday. Expect an update on his situation in the coming days.
Trump Says Veterans Affair Nominee May Want to Withdraw
U.S. President Donald Trump discusses why he thinks White House physician Ronny Jackson should consider withdrawing his nomination as Veterans Affairs secretary. A Senate panel is reviewing allegations of misconduct against Dr. Jackson. (Source: Bloomberg)
FILE - In this Feb. 16, 2009 file photo, state Sen.Hank Wilkins, D-Pine Bluff, speaks in Little Rock, Ark.According to the Pine Bluff Commercial, Wilkins said Monday, March 19, 2018, that he would resign as Jefferson County's chief administrative officer. A federal prosecutor said in court last week that Wilkins, now a county judge, had received $100,000 in bribes. Wilkins has not been charged. Mike Wintroath, File AP Photo
WINNIPEG — Jeremiah Masoli threw for 338 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Hamilton Tiger-Cats past the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 30-13 on Friday night.
The Tiger-Cats improved to 4-10 on the season and 4-2 under June Jones, who replaced Kent Austin as head coach on Aug. 2 after Hamilton began the season 0-8.
Masoli completed 27-of-33 passes with no interceptions. He also added 48 yards on eight rushes.
Hamilton is three points behind the Ottawa Redblacks for second place in the CFL's East Division.
Wife of incoming Lesotho prime minister shot dead
The wife of new Lesotho Prime Minister Tom Thabane was shot dead late on Wednesday, two days before her husband’s inauguration, raising fears of another wave of political violence in the southern African mountain kingdom. Police spokesperson Clifford Molefe said Lipolelo Thabane, was traveling home with a friend when both women where shot by an …
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BERLIN Germany wants Greece to implement reforms before any consideration of whether the country might need more debt relief, the finance ministry said on Monday.
"We want first to get the reform measures agreed," a finance ministry spokeswoman told a government news conference, noting that European Union ministers had just agreed that the country must implement reforms on pensions and taxes.
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said on Sunday his country will implement additional austerity measures agreed with its official creditors on condition of further debt relief.
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Wildlife advocates plan to challenge the approval of a new Yellowstone River dam to benefit farmers that critics say could kill off a dwindling population of a fish dating to the time of dinosaurs.
A bypass channel for the irrigation dam would be built near the Montana-North Dakota border to let endangered pallid sturgeon reach upstream spawning grounds.
But scientists don't know if the fish would use the channel.
Wildearth Guardians and the Natural Resources Defense Council said in a court filing Friday they are negotiating with officials on how to proceed following last month's dam construction approval by the U.S Army Corps of Engineers and Bureau of Reclamation.
The groups have a lawsuit pending over the $57 million project.
U.S. District Judge Brian Morris temporarily blocked it in 2015.
While we were celebrating Easter weekend, Sam Hunt was tying the knot with Hannah Lee Fowler. It was a little country wedding at The Woods in Rockmart, Georgia. There were about 150 people who attended the wedding, and we’re loving the down home country feel. Congratulations to the happy couple!
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The first-ever bitcoin future jumped when it began trading on Sunday, although it settled lower after reaching an overnight high. The cryptocurrency, which has more than quadrupled in price since early September, has prompted some investment experts to …
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INNISFIL, Ont. -- Police say a man is out thousands of dollars after being scammed into thinking he was doing a favour for the CEO of his company.
South Simcoe police say the man received an email from someone claiming to be the CEO of the Innisfil, Ont., company, asking him to purchase a large number of iTunes gift cards to give out to clients.
Investigators say that while he was making the purchases at one store, a clerk asked if this was for Canada Revenue Agency, thinking the man was a victim of a common scam in which victims are asked to pay a fake tax bill with iTunes cards.
After buying more gift cards at two other locations, the man became suspicious due to persistent texting from the suspect.
Once back at work, the man found out it was not the CEO who had made the request.
Police say some of the transactions were cancelled, but the fraud still amounted to several thousand dollars.
LeBron James may not have another NBA title, but some things are more important than that. Here he is singing “Happy Birthday” to his son.
Lebron James wishes his son, Bryce Maximus James, a HAPPY 10th Birthday!
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I suggest you take on Momentum. This will not be difficult, given your stance as a Social Democrat, if anyone these days even knows what that means. Enrage them and infuriate them by a series of Trump-style tweets. They’ll troll you and threaten you, and your popularity will skyrocket without your needing to do anything. That suits your style.
Be careful though, and wear a stab-vest when you go out. We all know that statistically you’re more likely to be stabbed when you leave home in London than to reach your destination on time.
On-screen depictions of Batman have varied enormously over the decades, from the go-go dancing Zap! Pow! of the Adam West years, to the brooding miserabilism of Ben Affleck today. But one vision of Batman that has far outlived its era in terms of influence is Batman: The Animated Series, the pioneering Saturday morning cartoon that broadcast exciting neo-noir adventures to the eyeballs of countless Cheerios-eating youngsters in the early 1990s.
25 years after its television debut, the Batman Animated universe continues to be mined for new material, with this week seeing the release of Batman and Harley Quinn, an original film inspired by the series and the first of its kind since 1993 to get its own cinema release.
Let's raise a toast to the late great Anita Pallenberg, queen of the underground, the Rolling Stones muse who gave the Glimmer Twins their glimmer lessons. Pallenberg, who died Tuesday night at the age of 73, wasn't merely Keith Richards' consort she was a
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The body of a 60-year-old man has been found floating in the ocean near the North Saanich Marina.
Sidney/North Saanich RCMP say after a thorough investigation it’s been determined the death is not considered suspicious.
The body was discovered around 9:00 Monday morning.
The coroner service is now investigating.
A truly fun event pitting local RCMP members and firefighters against one another in a hockey match-up called the “Battle of the Badges” drew an arena filled crowd Saturday afternoon in Tofield.
The official puck drop was completed by former Edmonton Oiler Louie DeBrusk, and the game took off with both teams playing hard for three 25-minute periods.
The event was a fundraiser for several causes, including the Tofield Lions (ticket sales), Tofield Minor Hockey (concession), 4-H Bits ‘n Spurs Horse Club and local Food Bank (silent auction) and Beaver County Victim Services (50/50 ticket sales).
Live auctions were held during intermissions with DeBrusk and Jonathan Toews jerseys, an alumni print, and trailer being auctioned off from centre ice.
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Liriano (hamstring) is 1-for-6 with two walks and one RBI in two games since being activated from the disabled list.
Liriano was placed on the 7-day DL last Saturday with Triple-A Charlotte due to an apparent hamstring injury, though it appears it wasn't anything too serious as he returned to action after the minimum seven days. Given the White Sox's lack of outfield depth, if he's able to hit well with Charlotte, his combination of power and speed could see him earn a promotion sometime this summer.
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Minnesota Timberwolves' Jeff Teague, left, drives around New Orleans Pelicans' Dante Cunningham in the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, in Minneapolis. Jim Mone AP Photo
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James Comey's "A Higher Loyalty" had a very big opening week.
Flatiron Books announced Tuesday that sales topped 600,000 copies, a number that includes print, audio and e-books. The former FBI director's memoir has been one of the year's most anticipated releases. It includes his accounts of investigating Hillary Clinton's emails and of his awkward encounters with President Donald Trump.
Comey, fired by Trump a year ago, has likened the president to a crime boss who values personal loyalty over service to the country. Published April 17, "A Higher Loyalty" is the hottest political book since Michael Wolff's million-selling "Fire and Fury," which came out in January.
Both books were published by imprints of Macmillan.
Tom Cruise injures himself on set of ‘Mission: Impossible 6’
Tom Cruise attends an event to promote the film ‘The Mummy’ in Los Angeles May 20, 2017. — Reuters picLOS ANGELES, Aug 14 — Well, it looks like some missions just might be impossible even for Tom Cruise.
According to reports, Cruise apparently injured himself while performing stunts for Mission: Impossible 6 in London yesterday.
The stunt required him to run and jump from one building to another but he missed his mark and landed short, crashing hard into the side of the building.
A video taken on the sets and obtained by TMZ shows Cruise hoisting himself up before limping over to crew members filming a few feet away.
His reps have yet to release a statement on the incident, so the extent of Cruise’s injuries is known.
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Staring at the tiny LCD progress bar of the vending machine in a lobby, I realize nothing pisses us off more than indefinite waiting times. Especially people waiting for their coffee, their cheap flight comparisons, or their computer to finish doing whatever it’s doing.
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In its push to become a top-tier, mid-sized thermoformed package provider, Graham Partners (Newtown Square, PA) announced its second acquisition of a thermoformed packaging supplier in a month. Tray-Pak Corp., headquartered in Reading, PA, was acquired on a proprietary basis from an affiliate of Archbrook Capital Management LLC, which purchased the company in 2009 and will remain an investor in the business.
Tray-Pak has extensive in-house tooling that provides significant benefits, including product customization, rapid new product development and speed to market. It also brings the ability to prototype using 3D printing, which provides customers with quick turnarounds on new product designs. Graham also noted in its announcement that “Tray-Pak’s sophisticated operating capabilities have resulted in longstanding relationships with blue-chip customers and the ability to serve attractive end markets, such as food, confectionery and medical.”
Today on the Academic Minute, Kevin R. Caskey, professor of operations management at SUNY New Paltz, explores avenues that smaller downhill-ski manufacturers use to get their products on the slopes. Learn more about the Academic Minute here.
SAMBA distributes dividends for First Half of 2018 (TASI) Date: 02 Jul 2018 Samba Financial Group distributes 80 Halalas cash dividends per share for First Half of 2018. Distribution is scheduled on July 22, 2018.
Masked gunman pleads not guilty
By Leah Wankum, Editor
The Independence man who confessed to being the masked assailant who robbed Casey’s General Store in January has pleaded not guilty.
Exactly 28 days after James R. Gay III, 24, turned himself in and confessed to police that he was the masked assailant who robbed Casey’s in Richmond, he entered a not guilty plea April 11 to first-degree robbery, a Class A felony; felony armed criminal action; and first-degree assault, a Class B felony. Richmond Detective Scott Bagley said Gay confessed to the crime when police picked up Gay March 20, admitting he robbed the Casey’s clerk of about $200 in cash, a carton of Marlboro Black 100’s worth about $50 and several packs of Newport cigarettes.
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BEIRUT The Russian-backed Syrian army has recaptured 16 villages lost to insurgents last week near the city of Hama, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported on Friday.
Syrian government forces have been counter-attacking in the area that is of critical importance to President Bashar al-Assad. The rebel assault has been spearheaded by Tahrir al-Sham, an alliance of jihadist groups including al Qaeda's former affiliate in the Syrian war, the Nusra Front.
Free Syrian Army rebel groups are also taking part.
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LITTLE VALLEY, NY-- Heavy thunderstorms caused flooding issues for residents in Cattaraugus County.
Doppler radar estimated rainfall at 2-3" in a short amount of time that caused flooding.
The Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office says residents on Union Valley Road in Olean had to be evacuated due to the heavy rainfall and flooding from a nearby creek.
In Portville, fire officials are on East Windfall Road. which is closed due to flooding.
Roads are also flooded in the Bolivar-Richburg area in Allegany County.
Flash flood warnings remain in effect through 12:15pm.
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Erica Campbell reads from Corinthians 10:13, because it challenges us to debunk the idea that we “couldn’t help it.” There is no temptation in the world that isn’t common to man, it says. And God won’t let you be tempted beyond your ability, so it is never impossible for you to do the right thing. With temptation, the bible says, God will also always provide a way to escape.
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Drake required assistance off the practice field Monday after taking the brunt of a helmet-to-helmet hit, James Walker of ESPN.com reports.
The Dolphins have yet to provide an update on the nature of Drake's injury, but he appeared woozy after he was drilled on a pass pattern by a defensive back. With Jay Ajayi still in the concussion protocol and limited in practices, Drake had been seeing the bulk of the snaps at running back with the first team. He had toted the rock four times for 21 yards and caught one ball for two yards in the preseason opener last Thursday against the Falcons.
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Keep in mind this is only in Israel… but if it’s a success… it COULD come to Canada. Who knows right?
Burger King are offering an adult’s only meal for Valentine’s Day that comes with 2 whoppers, 2 pack of fries, 2 beers… and for your romantic night after… an adult toy inside!
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Dozens of Vreed-en-Hoop vendors, who sold along the stelling road, were removed to facilitate road construction work, Minister within the Ministry of Public Infrastructure has Annette Ferguson said.
On Tuesday night, workers from the Ministry of Public Infrastructure removed stalls that lined the West Coast Demerara road. This did not sit well with the vendors as many were upset at not being able to vend. This prompted them to travel to the city and seek the intervention of the Ministry of the Presidency yesterday after not being satisfied with the outcome of a meeting with Ferguson on Thursday.
The Vreed-en-Hoop to Hydronie road is being improved at a cost of US$46.4 million and the project is expected to be completed by early next year…..
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Spanish renewables company Acciona has launched a new scheme to promote responsible investment.
The 'invest-intheplanet.com' initiative calls on companies, financial markets, governments and consumers to align investment decisions with the protection of the planet.
It will focus on some of Acciona's key markets including Spain, Mexico, Chile, Canada, the US and Australia.
An advertising campaign will be launched in two stages across digital and social media.
It will first pose the question "What if the smartest decision was to invest in the planet?" followed by "Experts in designing a better planet" and "There is another way of doing things", Acciona said.
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — The Kent County Land Bank Authority says it posted solid numbers in 2016.
The authority takes tax-reverted properties from local government, fixes them up and then sells them, getting them back on the tax rolls.
“We serve an important purpose in cleaning up the titles to the properties and insuring the highest and best development plans for those properties, as opposed to selling them at auction,” said David de Velder of the Land Bank.
Officials with the authority say they received 131 offers on 21 tax-reverted properties last year. The average sale price was $46,000.
That’s a big drop in the number of properties the Land Bank took possession of at the high point of the housing crisis. In fact, there’s a shortage of affordable homes available in Grand Rapids.
Ninety-five percent of the homes sold by the Land Bank are single family and owner occupied.
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A North Little Rock man is accused of driving while intoxicated with two children in his vehicle, police said.
On Sunday afternoon, an officer responded to the 6900 block of Arkansas 107 to investigate a report of an intoxicated person getting into a gold Lexus with two children, ages 6 and 8, and driving away, according to the arrest report.
The officer stopped the vehicle about 3:45 p.m. and arrested the driver, 32-year-old Dean Vance Hull, in the 1600 block of Winbourne Court, the report states.
Hull faces two counts of first-degree endangering the welfare of a minor as well as a DWI charge, records show. He was being held at the Pulaski County jail on $10,000 bond as of midday Monday.
Flames from a blaze involving molten metal in Sheffield spread to some lorries parked nearby.
Firefighters were called out to the blaze at industrial premises in Sussex Street, Attercliffe, at 4am on Saturday after molten titanium caught fire.
The fire has been logged as accidental.
FBI Evidence Response Team members mark evidence at the scene of a multiple shooting in Alexandria, Va., Wednesday, June 14, 2017, involving House Majority Whip Steve Scalise of La., and others during a congressional baseball practice. Cliff Owen AP Photo
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LONDON (AP) — The Spice Girls have confirmed plans to work together for the first time in six years, though details of the projects remain undisclosed.
Photos released Friday showed a meeting of Victoria “Posh Spice” Beckham, Melanie “Sporty Spice” Chisholm, Emma “Baby Spice” Bunton, Melanie “Scary Spice” Brown and Geri “Ginger Spice” Horner.
Publicist Jo Milloy later released a statement saying “the time now feels right to explore some incredible new opportunities together.”
It said new projects would “embrace the original essence of the Spice Girls, while reinforcing our message of female empowerment for future generations.”
The Sun newspaper says projects could include a TV talent show, though it said Saturday a live tour isn’t planned.
The Spice Girls were a 1990s phenomenon, and last reunited at the 2012 London Olympics.
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During the week beginning January 22, some 2,002 people in Denmark were tested for flu following a recommendation by their doctor, and 692 were found to either have influenza type A or B, according to figures released by the State Serum Laboratory SSI.
The figure is the highest number of positive tests in a single week for at least six years, reports DR Nyheder.
Of those tested positive, 147 had type A and 545 type B. “We can see that unfortunately the dominant influenza type is not covered by the flu vaccination that many Danes have had,” said Tyra Grove Krause, a senior doctor and department head at the institute.
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“We expect that in the coming weeks there will be an increase in the numbers of flu sufferers. If you are sick, you should avoid infecting others and stay at home,” she added.
The number of positive tests were highest among the over-65s and children up to four years old.
NEW DELHI — Afghanistan is set to play its debut cricket test next year against India, with dates and a venue expected to be announced soon.
Afghanistan and Ireland were elevated to full test membership of the International Cricket Council last June, and Ireland has already confirmed its inaugural test match will be against Pakistan in May.
Board of Control for Cricket in India Rahul Johri posted a message on social media after Monday's special general meeting in Delhi to say "India to play inaugural test against Afghanistan. Welcome them to five-day cricket."
Afghanistan Cricket Board officials met with Johri in October in Mumbai, requesting the No. 1-ranked team take on the newest member of sport's elite.
I understand hindsight is 20/20, but that was a shocking moment to me. And that was not from the hack; that was from interviews I did. And the story about how Marvel got into movies basically because of their anger over how successful Sony was with "Spider-Man," which was their character. Sony was making money off their character and Sony was getting credit for their character and they wanted to get into movies in response to that. They were doing it not because they cared about movies but [because] Marvel saw movies as a way to sell toys. Even to the extent that they picked "Iron Man" because they did focus groups with kids and kids liked "Iron Man" best of all the characters.
A momentous event is taking place at Lincoln Performing Arts Centre this weekend as the Reduced Shakespeare Company presents Shakespeare’s Long Lost First Play (Abridged).
Acclaimed stars of the West End stage, the Reduced Shakespeare Company (RSC) are back with another barnstormingly irreverent and breathtakingly hilarious celebration of our cultural heritage – as seen through the eyes of three Americans wearing trainers.
In a better-late-than-never nod to the Bard’s 400th anniversary, the bad boys of abridgement present this ‘new’ play by the man himself, as discovered in a Leicester car park.
The play, which has thankfully been abridged by the RSC from its original 100-hour running time to a more palatable 90 minutes, is on its debut UK tour following world premiere seasons at the Folger Shakespeare Library and the Edinburgh Fringe.
It is at Lincoln Performing Arts on Saturday, February 18 at 7.30pm.
Tickets are £16 and £14 (£10 Live Pass) on 01522 837600 or www.lpac.co.uk
Punjab govt develops software for land record
Rawalpindi :Keeping in view the problems being faced in the process of computerisation of the land record in the urban areas the Punjab government has developed a new software that would ensure provision of 'fard malkiyat' and other relevant documents and details of a property within 30 minutes.
According to the details, the new software would provide computerized record in the urban areas about each foot of land and would help address all land-related problems under one roof in coordination with the tier-3 data centre at the Arfa Kareem Technology Park in Lahore.
A backup system is also being established in Rawalpindi to ensure the protection of land record files. The VIP culture has been removed from all land management centres and the facility of free call centre (111-22-22-77) and cameras has also been installed for monitoring of centres. Separate counters have been formed for the females and old citizens.
UBS’ Art Cashin weighs in on Friday’s trading action as yields inch up and investors “tiptoe” into the weekend.
Bellator fighter says he would destroy Brock Lesnar
Former UFC and current Bellator Heavyweight, Matt Mitrione was on the Pat McAfee Show (h/t FloCombat) and talked about wanting to fight Brock Lesnar:
“I would beat the f–King Sh@t out of Brock Lesnar. There is no question about this whatsoever. He would never fight me. Never.
He would fight Jon Jones because he would think he can take Jon Jones down. He would never fight me. I’ve been asking to fight Brock Lesnar since the day I went on The Ultimate Fighter. If you think that dude is an athlete go suck a dick–. That dude is not an athlete. He’s a giant body.”
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A teenager has been taken to hospital after being pulled from a lake in Nottingham.
Fire, ambulance crews, a police helicopter and underwater dive team were called to Colwick Park Marina just after 14:00 BST.
Officers said it was reported the boy had gone into the water and not re-surfaced.
He was recovered from the water at 15:20 and taken to hospital but police have not confirmed his condition.
Entry to the park has been affected and a planned swimming event has been cancelled.
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WESTAMPTON TWP. -- Authorities are continuing their investigation into a string of robbery attempts at local gas stations , Westampton police said Monday.
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BRIDGEWATER, N.S. — Jordan Ivanco stopped 20 shots as the Saskatoon Stars remained undefeated by downing the St. Albert Slash 4-1 on Tuesday in round-robin action at the 2018 Esso Cup.
Allison Reich beat Ivanco 7:19 into the game for a 1-0 lead before Saskatoon replied with four straight goals.
Reich's goal was the first allowed at the national female midget championship by the Stars, who have outscored their opponents 12-1 in three victories. Ivanco and Arden Kliewer have combined to kick out 51-of-52 shots in three games.
Joelle Fiala and Mackenna Parker had a goal and an assist each for the Stars (3-0-0) while Calli Arnold and Anna Leschyshyn also scored.
CAIRO, March 29 Egypt plans to raise exports to $34 billion from $19 billion by 2020, the Trade and Industry Ministry said in a statement on Wednesday.
"The ministry has almost completed its strategy to double its exports and increase it from $19 billion to $34 billion by 2020 through implementing specific export plans and policies and targeting new export markets," the statement said. (Reporting by Asma Alsharif; Editing by Dominic Evans)
A Harlingen man has been charged in connection with the death of his friend who fell off of an all-terrain vehicle he was riding on.
DPS officials say 35-year-old Juan Javier Arredondo was drunk when he and 28-year-old Jacob Israel Flores went for an early-morning ride Sunday.
They were riding on Ebony Road north of FM 508 when Flores fell off the ATV and was killed. Arredondo has been charged with intoxication manslaughter.
Written during the band’s tour supporting High On Fire and Pallbearer, it’s hardly surprising that Venomous Maxmimus’s new outing delivers a neck-abusing onslaught of thick, metal riffage. Thankfully, their third full-length is anything but a classic metal rehash of 2015’s Firewalker. Fixing their gaze back on the early 80s, Gregg Higgins’ funereal post-punk vocals invest the tracks with an icy foreboding that steers just clear of camp. Belters like the title track and closer Sea Of Sleep bristle with chugging NWOBHM riffs and moody swagger, as if Saxon and The Sisters Of Mercy had holed up in a candlelit basement, drinking absinthe and jamming ’til dawn. Offsetting the steelplated fretwork that dominates the heavier cuts, two acoustic tracks, All Of My Dreams and the instrumental Endless, showcase a gratifying sense of ambition, though not quite matched by the quality of songwriting on either. This isn’t ‘occult metal’ – No Warning stands on its own as a rich and captivating slab of thoroughly modern metal.
Darien High School was forced into early dismissal on Monday because of an odor.
Police said an oil burner was not functioning properly and was behind the odor on the first floor of the building.
"We became aware of the issue first thing this morning," principal Ellen Dunn posted to the police department's Facebook page. "The system has been adjusted and the problem corrected but the ventilation system will take some time to refresh the building."
The air quality has been deemed safe by the fire and police departments.
Still, Dunn said they wanted to give the odor time to dissipate.
The school dismissed at 9:15 a.m.
However, after school practices and activities are still happening because police expect the building to be fine by then.
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ALLERTON — A 55-year-old man died Monday morning in a single-vehicle rollover.
The man, who has not yet been identified, was northbound shortly before 9 a.m. on Illinois 49 at Champaign County 200N when he failed to negotiate a curve and exited the right side of the road, Illinois State Police said.
After his blue 2001 Chevrolet Malibu hit a ditch, it became airborne, flipping over multiple times before landing upright in a ditch, police said.
The driver was flown to an area hospital, where he died. The passenger, a 22-year-old man, was taken to an area hospital with serious injuries.
At this time, it’s unknown whether they were wearing seatbelts.
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* On March 30, unit, vendor and warrantors entered into SP agreement
* Sale shares represent 40% of issued shares of target company
* Vendor has conditionally agreed to sell, and purchaser has conditionally agreed to purchase, sale shares
* Consideration for acquisition is RMB377.4 million
* Application has been made for resumption of trading in shares with effect from 9:00 a.m. On 6 April 2017
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(NEW YORK) -- According to a new Yahoo-Marist poll released today, more than half of Americans admit to having used marijuana at least once in their lives. The drug occupies a...
BEIJING (AP) — Authorities in China's far western Xinjiang region say eight people were killed, including three assailants, in the latest outbreak of violence in the volatile region.
According to a statement posted on the local government's website, the attack occurred Tuesday evening in Pishan county in southern Xinjiang, home to China's ethnic Uighur minority. It said the three also injured five others before police killed them.
Uighurs are predominantly Muslim, Turkic-speaking people who have long chafed under the rule of Beijing, more than 1,800 miles (3,000 km) away from the provincial capital of Urumqi. The government statement did not identify the attackers or say whether they were linked to Uighur separatists who have been blamed for previous attacks in Chinese cities.
Calls to local police went unanswered Wednesday.
Miles Gets Olympic Medal 9 Years Later
Exciting day for Derek Miles
VERMILLION, SD…University of South Dakota vault coach Derek Miles had to wait 9 extra years for his Olympic bronze medal but it was worth the wait Monday in Vermillion. In 2008 Miles was disappointed with his performance which ended with a 4th place finish. But the bronze medalist was found guilty of doping violations and as a result, the 4-time Olympian was awarded the 3rd place medal which he will proudly display with all of his other memorabilia. What made Monday’s presentation even more special was sharing it with his family, friends and his athletes.
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New initiative for women in wine
The idea of empowering women in wine here in New Zealand was first mooted within the halls of New Zealand Winegrowers (NZW) last year, and has quickly grown from a suggestion, to a real initiative. Source, Rural News Group.
A man has been killed after he was struck by a car on the A77 road in Ayrshire.
The 38-year-old was walking on the road close to its junction with the B741 north of Girvan at about 00:30. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The 28-year-old woman driving the car, a Ford Focus, was uninjured.
Police officers investigating the crash want to speak to anyone who may have witnessed what happened.
MIAMI (WSVN) - Rescue crews rushed two people to the hospital in critical condition after, officials said, a pickup truck collided with a palm tree in Southwest Miami-Dade, Saturday morning.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded to the scene, near Southwest 40th Street and 125th Avenue.
Crews were able to safely extricate the two trapped passengers.
Both passengers were treated on scene and transported to a local trauma center in critical condition.
MDFR officials advised that people wear seat belts and use caution when driven during light rain conditions, since the roads become very slippery.
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ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Former "Sex and the City" star Cynthia Nixon said on Twitter Monday that she'll challenge Gov. Andrew Cuomo in New York's Democratic primary in September.
Her announcement sets up a race pitting an openly gay liberal activist against a two-term incumbent with a $30 million war chest and possible presidential ambitions.
In a video on Twitter, the public education advocate said, "We want our government to work again."
Nixon in recent speeches has called on Democrats nationally to carve out a strong liberal identity instead of being merely the "anti-Trump party."
The 51-year-old Manhattan mother of three is an ally of Democratic New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, who frequently clashes with Cuomo on various issues.
The 60-year-old Cuomo was favored 66 percent to 19 percent over Nixon in a recent Siena College poll.
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Kyrie Irving left a young fan with an unforgettable moment on Friday.
Kyrie dishes out a postgame assist to a lucky fan! #ThisIsWhyWePlaypic.twitter.com/8EReXIaWIQ — NBA (@NBA) October 7, 2017
Irving spotted one of his supporters in the Philadelphia crowd and gifted him with his game-worn sneakers after Boston's win. You can then hear the boy say, "Can you sign them? You're my favorite basketball player."
Irving does without hesitation.
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(RADIO.COM) – Bruno Mars shocked his sold-out Auburn Hills, MI audience on Saturday, August 12th, when he announced he will donate $1 million from the show’s proceeds to provide aid to Flint water crisis victims.
“I’m very thankful to the Michigan audience for joining me in supporting this cause,” Mars said. “Ongoing challenges remain years later for Flint residents, and it’s important that we don’t forget our brothers and sisters affected by this disaster. As people, especially as Americans, we need to stand together to make sure something like this never happens in any community ever again.”
[HONG KONG] Hong Kong stocks rose the most in nearly three weeks on Monday, as index heavyweight Tencent rebounded for the third consecutive session.
At close of trade, the Hang Seng index was up 325.44 points or 1.14 per cent at 28,965.29. Tencent rose 2.9 per cent. The Hang Seng China Enterprises index rose 1.26 per cent to 11,431.62.
China's main Shanghai Composite index closed up 0.98 per cent at 3,322.2402 points while its blue-chip CSI300 index ended up 1.65 per cent.
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The NYPD is planning to name the library at its new Police Academy after former Commissioner Ben Ward — infuriating some retired cops who think he mishandled an incident at...
Protestors made some noise this morning in downtown Des Moines, outside a Wells Fargo stockholders meeting.
The protesters are blasting the bank over its business practices. Federal regulators recently slapped the bank with a $1 billion fine for loan abuses. Wells Fargo President and CEO Tim Sloan apologized in a video statement released last October.
“I am deeply sorry for the unacceptable sales practices in our retail bank and other mistakes that we’ve made. There is simply no excuse for what happened,” Sloan said. He echoed those remarks this morning. Sloan told investors that rebuilding trust is the company’s top priority. The protestors are calling for Wells Fargo to fire Sloan and the company’s entire board of directors.
In Iowa alone, Wells Fargo has around 16,000 employees.
Start off the new year with an exclusive look at the innovative security technology in the U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis in our annual Security Technology & Innovations Report. This issue also includes guides for retail security leaders on video surveillance techniques, tips for retrofitting your access control systems, and recommendations for the new U.S. president on cybersecurity and terrorism.
Avery Bradley is staying with the Los Angeles Clippers.
Bradley has agreed to sign a two-year contract with the Clippers after free agents can begin making deals official on Friday, according to a person familiar with the negotiations. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday because neither side was commenting publicly until the league's offseason moratorium ends.
Yahoo Sports, which first reported the agreement, said the contract will be worth $25 million.
Bradley played in 46 games last season between the Detroit Pistons and the Clippers. He was traded to the Clippers in January as part of the Blake Griffin deal, then made only six appearances with Los Angeles before being shut down with a hernia.
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For his career, Bradley has averaged 12.3 points in 459 NBA games.
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DICKSON CITY — A mini mart robbery in Lackawanna County is under investigation.
Officers say the thief showed a knife to the clerk at Turkey Hill Minit Mart on Main Street in Dickson City early Wednesday morning.
Authorities haven’t said how much he got away with.
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MARION, Ohio (AP) - Authorities say an Ohio man has been charged criminally after using Facebook Live to record a beating.
The Marion Star reports 30-year-old Thomas Patton, of Marion, was indicted Wednesday on one count of felonious assault.
Marion police say Patton was arrested after officers found video posts on his Facebook page that included the beating and one in which he says he'd punch the first person he saw walking down the street.
Police say officers responded Sept. 20 to a call about a 21-year-old man who said he'd been assaulted by a stranger. An affidavit says the man was punched in the face several times and received treatment for a broken nose.
Police say Patton admitted to the assault after being arrested.
Court records don't indicate whether Patton has an attorney.
Information from: The Marion Star, http://www.marionstar.com
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FILE - In the May 2, 2017 file photo, a TV screen shows images of U.S. President Donald Trump, left, and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during a news program at the Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea. Tensions between the United States and North Korea tend to flare up suddenly and then fade away almost as quickly, but the latest escalation won't likely go away quite so easily. Ahn Young-joon, File AP Photo
ANN ARBOR, Mich. - A recent University of Michigan graduate converted a school bus into a living space as an Art Capston project for her senior year.
Tori Essex is the artist and creator of "The Magic Skoolie."
You can learn more about Tori's story in the video posted above.
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HOMESTEAD, Fla. - After weeks of submissions, voting and nail-biting anticipation, the winner of the first Local 10 eARTh Day Art Contest was announced on Sunday.
More than 59 schools entered and nearly 8,000 votes were received. Air Base K-8 Center in Homestead won the prize, including $4,500 to use toward art supplies.
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We congratulate Air Base K-8 and all the finalists. We encourage all South Florida art teachers and students to enter next year.
The Local 10 eARTh Day Art Contest is proudly sponsored by Publix, where every day is Earth Day.
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On Saturday night, Queens of the Stone Age frontman Josh Homme kicked photographer Chelsea Lauren while “in a state of being lost in performance.”
On Sunday, Homme apologized on QOTSA’s social media accounts.
“I don’t have any excuse or reason … I was a total d**k … I’m truly sorry, and I hope you’re okay.” He continues, “I’ve made a lot of mistakes in my life, and last night was definitely one of them.”
View the full apology below.
Prior to Homme’s apology, Lauren posted the following:
The snooker championship returns to the Crucible Theatre and celebrates the 40th year of World Snooker in Sheffield. World Snooker promoter Barry Hearn has vowed the tournament will remain in the city for at least a further 10 years. Mark Selby lifted the trophy last year and is favourite again this year. Simon Thake reports for Sheffield Live!
The bride-elect is the daughter of Nan McIntyre, of Windham, and the late Charles Zemek. She graduated from Windham High School in 2013 and will graduate from the University of Akron in 2018.
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Columbus police officials say officers investigating a stabbing last night were forced to open fire on a suspect in the 400 block of South Powell Avenue.
The suspect died at the same hospital where two people were taken hours earlier after being stabbed during a robbery attempt at the Desert Island Club on Josephine Avenue. Those two people are listed in stable condition. Police have released no other information in the shooting. The Desert Island Club is a community center for recovering addicts.
A new tool puts numbers to what it will take for nations to notice global warming.
The news: Nature reports that a model built at Oxford University predicts how much warming will be required at different points around the globe to cause obvious changes due to climate change—like extreme temperatures or heavy rains.
The findings: In large parts of Africa, India, and South America, climate change will start to bite once average global temperatures rise by 1.5 °C. Mid-latitude regions, meanwhile, won’t feel the same impact until the mercury rises by 3 °C.
Why it matters: The nations hit first are also the poorest—and therefore the least able to prepare for the impact of climate change. That’s not a new idea, but the analysis provides a way of forecasting where international attention ought to lie.
Evelyn Lozada and Carl Crawford may have called off their engagement but she’s reportedly keeping the ring.
According to TMZ, the Basketball Wives star has no intentions on returning the $1.4 million rock despite being legally obligated to do so.
Ev allegedly called the engagement off after growing suspicious Crawford was cheating. Crawford proposed to Ev in 2013. She apparently called it off.
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Team Prep USA is known for helping runners reach their full potential.
However, Team Prep isn’t just a camp where runners come to improve their ability. It's a camp where people from all over the world come together and bond over something they love to do; forming a second family, away from home.
“It’s such a life-changing experience, and it’s not just a running camp but more like a life camp,” said participant Sophie Roach. “You meet so many people who are here with the same goals, and they become your closest friends.”
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FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. — Two people were killed when a minivan and a bus collided in northeastern Alberta.
RCMP say the collision happened Sunday around 5 p.m. about 20 kilometres north of Fort McMurray.
Police say the minivan was south on Highway 63 from the Noralta Lodge exit, when it rear-ended a Diversified passenger coach at the top of Super Test Hill.
Both men in the minivan — a 36-year-old driver and as yet unidentified passenger — died in the crash.
Mounties say the driver and 11 passengers of the Diversified bus have not reported any injuries.
Police say weather and alcohol appear to be factors in the collision.
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* Says it will sell entire 66.7 percent voting power in Tokyo-based firm Weavers, for 23.3 million yen, on March 20
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A dance group doing what it knows best in an attempt to lure the youth in Bulawayo to voter registration centers. The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission is conducting a nationwide mop up exercise to register voters for the 2018 general elections under the Biometric Voter Registration program.
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) - An analysis by The Associated Press shows that the cost of putting on last year's Rio de Janeiro Olympic was $13.1 billion.
At a news conference Wednesday, officials of Brazil's Public Authority for Olympic Legacy said the cost for only "sports-related venues" was 7.23 billion reals ($2.06 billion). In addition, the Rio organizing committee previously listed the costs of running the Games at 9 billion reals ($2.8 billion).
The Olympic legacy body did not account for other Olympic-related costs. But the AP obtained them in emailed statements from city, state and federal agencies.
Those costs were 26.385 billion reals ($8.2 billion) for, among other things, a subway line, a doping laboratory, a renovated port and cleanup of polluted Guanabara Bay.
Federal prosecutor Leandro Mitidiery told the AP he had to ask himself if a "country with such inequality as Brazil should have hosted such an event."
SUNSET BEACH, N.C. — Nabila Inak tied for 18th shooting 12 over par at the end of competition Tuesday at the Myrtle Beach Intercollegiate. Newberry finished the tournament tied for 12th with Barton.
Inak fell six spots after the second round with a combined score of 156. During the day Inak notched an additional birdie to finish with three.
Johana Lunackova tied for 50th with 20 strokes over par and a combined score of 164. Taylor Lance and Aubrey Guyton both tied for 52nd with a score of 165.
Brette Bryant finished in a tie for 76th shooting 178.
The Wolves ended the tournament 39 strokes behind first-place Wingate. Tusculum and Lenoir-Rhyne tied for second with a combined score of 612. Queens and West Georgia round out the top five in the 17-team tournament.
Newberry turns their sights to the LeeAnn Noble Memorial Oct. 16-17 at Dahlonega, Ga.
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The Supreme Court will consider Yara sentencing
The Norwegian Supreme Court will review the case against Yara’s former legal director, Kendrick Wallace, who in January was sentenced to seven years in prison for gross corruption.
Kendrick Wallace (71) was sentenced to seven years in prison for gross corruption in the Borgarting Court of Appeal in connection with the fertilizer producer Yara’s attempt to enter India and Libya around the year 2000.
Wallace appealed the proceedings, the application of law and sentencing to the Supreme Court, but the court will only review the sentencing. The other two parts of the appeal is rejected by the Appeals Committee.
Other indicted tops walked away
Wallace was indicted along with three other former Yara tops – including former CEO Thorleif Enger – but was the only one who was found guilty by the jury in the Court of Appeal. When the case went before the Oslo District Court, all four were convicted of gross corruption.
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The community of Southport Aerospace is always expanding and 2017 looks like another year of significant growth. That's from CEO Peggy May who says they're focusing on the development of business, and new customers and clients next year.
"I think we're really focused now on business development, and new customers and clients for the area. Hopefully, new customers that will be using the airfield and the airport. We are getting a couple of new tenants in the Flightline Building. That's a building that's been empty for a few years. We use it for events and conferences."
May says they're formulating an economic impact study that outlines the value Southport brings to the Portage area. She notes they previously did one in 2012, and told how 530 jobs were in the community, and 600 residents. May adds they had several students and were surprised to realize they now have about 400 who come and go.
Authorities say four pets have died following an apartment fire in southern Michigan that prompted an evacuation of the multi-story building.
No people were reported injured in the Sunday night fire at Abbey Villas Apartments in Jackson, but residents of the affected unit were displaced.
Jackson firefighter Joe Smith told the Jackson Citizen Patriot that crews were able to control and isolate the blaze, sparing about 40 other units. WSYM-TV reports the fire in the four-story building apparently started in a kitchen area of a third-floor apartment.
Firefighters evacuated the building and went through floor-by-floor. Smith says two cats and two dogs died in the fire. The cause is under investigation.
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I’d argue that this shoe, in dark brown, is in a way the perfect 21st century dress shoe.
A sober color drenched all over a shoe with just enough flash in detail and shape. A shoe that’ll be respected by the traditionalists, and still exciting enough for those on the younger/more contemporary side.
And the fact that 1sts are now going for less than what 2nds usually go for is something else.
On sale via Bloomingdale’s, and if you sign up for their rewards program (which is free) you’ll get two $25 gift cards since the purchase is over two hundred bucks. Available in dark brown or black. Ships and returns for free.
Full review of the Cornwallis can be found here. Huge thanks to Brandon D. for the style tip.
That’s all. Carry on.
Jared Oliva always believed he would play professional baseball, like his father, David, and his uncle, Steve. A few years ago, he realized his path would be rockier than expected.
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Volunteers meeting to search for missing veteran
A group of concerned citizens will be meeting Saturday Feb. 18 to help assist in the search for Moise Shadrack James III. The group will meet at the Darlington County Airport, located at 313 Graham Seager Parkway in Society Hill, at 8 a.m.
James, age 68, is a U.S. Army Veteran. He was last seen riding his bicycle in the 800 block of Mineral Springs in Darlington County, around 7:30 a.m. on Thursday April 30, 2015.
For more information call the Darlington County Sheriff’s Department at 843-398-4501.
HAILEY, Idaho (KLIX) – A familiar face will be returning to the Sawtooth Avalanche Center this winter season.
Chris Lundy, who previously worked at the center from 2004 to 2012, will replace Matt Wieland, who has stepped down as avalanche specialist/forecaster.
“Matt’s ability to wear many hats at once to simply ‘get things done’ will be sorely missed,” the center wrote in a statement announcing the change.
Lundy, on the other hand, “left the SAC in 2012 to pursue other interests in the snow and avalanche world, but he’s eager to return to the ‘hot seat.’” He will begin work this fall.
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machi-ya
The growing popularity of Japanese retailers Muji and Uniqlo in the US points to the global appeal of clean designs and attention to detail, and the shops on one of our favorite Japanese sites, machi-ya, reflect these principles just as much in their products.
Machi-ya offers a variety of products across tech, beauty, fashion, and food, as well as a Kickstarter-like crowdfunding section that highlights cool designs and innovations that you can support.
If you're a fan of Japanese products and design, you've come to the right place. Keep scrolling to see our favorite picks from machi-ya.
*Please note the site is in Japanese and international shipping rates will apply.
New Jersey City University's Center for the Arts has lined up a season's worth of visual, performing, film and literary art activities for the fall, hosting more than 30 events including art exhibitions, film screenings, artist talks and literary readings.
They include NJCU Alumni Jazz Big Band; an evening with Judith Jamison of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and screenings from the Black Maria Film Festival.
Performances include the musical "Sister Act," a birthday celebration for Leonard Bernstein and a performance by pianist Danica Borisavljevic.
To see a full schedule, go to njcu.edu/arts.
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Sweaters are without question the best part of fall finally deciding to come around. They’re comfy enough to wear lounging around the house and constructed to be part of your daily wardrobe. Whether you’re going to work, school or play, they’re universally loved even if you’re not much a cold-weathered fashionista.
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Twins delivered minutes apart have different birth years
Two pairs of twins were each delivered minutes apart around the start of the new year, giving the siblings different birth years.
Today’s show is all about inspiring and encouraging gospel music. We feature singer Edwin Golson from Charlotte in our first performance. Edwin is a native of Myrtle Beach and started performing at a young age. Edwin is currently the Minister of Music for The Life Center Ministries in Charlotte.
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BEIJING, July 4 (Reuters) - General Motors Co’s vehicle sales in China increased 0.7 percent in the April-June period from the same period a year earlier to 858,344 vehicles, the company said on Wednesday.
The Detroit automaker has stopped reporting monthly China vehicle sales, saying the monthly snapshot does not accurately reflect the market. The company now issues sales reports only on a quarterly basis.
In the first-half of 2018, GM and its local Chinese joint venture partners posted record sales, selling 1.84 million vehicles, up 4.4 percent from the first-half a year ago.
The previous first-half record was during January-June 2016 when they sold 1.81 million vehicles. (Reporting By Norihiko Shirouzu, Editing by Sherry Jacob-Phillips)
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RCMP is asking for the public’s help in finding 56-year-old Patrick Oliver.
Officers say Oliver hasn’t been seen since early Friday morning when he left a relative’s home in Westphal for his home in Lower Sackville, N.S.
Oliver is described as a black male, five-foot-eight with short black and gray hair and a small goatee. He was last seen wearing blue jeans, a gray hoodie, black jacket and brown boots.
RCMP is asking anyone with information on his whereabouts to contact Halifax District RCMP or Crime Stoppers.
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The Delhi High Court in its interim order on Wednesday banned felling of trees in the city till further orders.
The Court has not granted permission for the future also.
The Court said, “East Kidwai Nagar will be demolished if need be, as it seems to be haphazard and doesn’t consider density and impact on neighbouring hospitals too.”
Last week, the Court had put on hold the housing project for government employees and a commercial hub.
The project requires cutting of around 17,000 trees to create space for building constructions.
Earlier the National Green Tribunal (NGT) had said that no trees to be cut till July 19.
The NGT had directed the National Buildings Construction Corporation (NBCC) and Central Public Works Department (CPWD) to maintain status quo. The two agencies were told not to cut trees for the redevelopment work of seven south Delhi colonies until further orders.
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A man has been taken to hospital in serious but stable condition after a stabbing Monday afternoon.
Police said they responded to a call on Bank Street near Dazé Street in the South area and found a man with "puncture wounds."
The incident happened just before 3 p.m.
The police investigation is ongoing. There were no immediate reports of a suspect.
This year marks a full five decades of enrollment declines for Muncie Community Schools. Because of serial fiscal mismanagement, the state legislature is now poised to take control of the school.
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MozMEAO SRE Status Report - October 31, 2017
Here’s what happened on the MozMEAO SRE team from October 24th - October 31st.
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An initial infra project structure for SUMO, along with S3 + Cloudfront distributions for dev, stage and production environments has been created in this PR.
Future SUMO migration tasks will be tracked here, while infrastructure code will be stored here.
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MDN attachments are now behind a Cloudfront CDN to help reduce load on the MDN web pods.
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The Veterans Health Administration Executive in Charge Dr. Carolyn Clancy spoke at the memorial for the Yountville shooting victims, saying she knows the three victims would want those who serve veterans to carry on this important work with honor and pride as they did.
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Spurs have entered the race to sign Lazio frontman Keita Balde. Reports from Italy suggest that the Premier League side are interested in the 22-year-old Senegalese man who is desperate to leave the Italian capital this summer.
Having refused to sign a new contract and with club patron Claudio Lotito insistent on getting around €35M for his player, Keita has become an outcast at the Stadio Olimpico with angry Lazio fans demanding he vacates the club as soon as possible.
It had seemed as though Juventus were in pole-position to sign him with the Bianconeri already reported to have had a €20M offer rejected, but Calciomercato.com has learnt that he is no longer a priority in Turin with coach Massimo Allegri preferring to pump the clubs resources into a new central midfielder.
Now Spurs look set to have a clear run if they want to bring Keita to the Premier League and if chairman Daniel Levy will match Lotito’s asking price.
Nia Vardalos, the actress and writer who turned her romantic life into the wildly successful movie “My Big Fat Greek Wedding,” has filed for divorce from her husband, actor Ian Gomez, after nearly 25 years of marriage, People.com reported.
“We’ve been respectfully separated for a lengthy period of time,” the couple said in a statement to The Blast. “Our relationship became a friendship so the decision to end the marriage is completely mutual and amicable. It is our hope that decency will prevail on the reporting of this story which will soon be yesterday’s news. Thank you for respecting our privacy.”
Rodrigo Vaz via Getty Images Actors Nia Vardalos and Ian Gomez have separated after nearly 25 years in marriage.
In court documents filed Tuesday, Vardalos said the couple separated on June 29, 2017, and attributed the split to “irreconcilable differences.”
Students mingle on the quad in front of the Wilson Library on the UNC campus in Chapel Hill, NC, on Aug. 24, 2017. Chris Seward cseward@newsobserver.com
Eight people went missing in a landslide in northwest China's Shaanxi Province on Monday, Xinhua reported.
A seven-story residential building collapsed in the landslide, which occurred at 11:58 a.m. in Maoping Township, Baihe County in the city of Ankang, according to the county's publicity department.
The building accommodates 39 people from 11 households. An initial investigation showed that eight people were missing.
Rescue work is under way.
The county was hit by rainstorms over the weekend.
Coffee Break, HAN’s daily Connecticut news show, airs weekday mornings at 11 a.m. at live.HAN.Network, and is hosted by Kate Czaplinski, who is joined by Frank Granito with sports and weather. Kate is off today; Josh Fisher fills in.
You can watch it on-demand later or see the show on Wednesday, Feb. 15 show below:
Drones offer the best way to take photos and videos of landscapes from up high and DJI's Mavic Pro is one of the best we've ever come across.
Amazon is offering the DJI Mavic Pro Fly More kit, which bundles in a battery charging hub, two spare propeller blades, a car charger, two spare batteries, a carry bag and a battery to power bank adapter, for £980, saving you £170.
The £980 price tag also makes it £10 cheaper than buying the Mavic Pro on its own.
Powerful and portable, the Mavic Pro has a small body with foldable rotors that can easily fit inside a regular bag. When you get it out to use, the controls are incredibly easy to learn.
A number of flight modes make it easy to get the shots you want, it's obstacles avoidance technology is some of the best we've seen and a gesture mode makes you feel like a Jedi, as you can use the force to control where the Mavic Pro goes.
This deal won't last forever, so if you've been looking to invest in a flying camera, now has never been a better time.
A 16-year-old boy was arrested Sunday afternoon after allegedly stealing food and juice from the Guardian Home of Hope at 4290 Valley Crest Drive, according to Columbus police. The teen, who lives in a separate group home, was taken into custody on the scene at 5 p.m. Sunday and charged with first-degree burglary.
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Jeff Jackson Jr. holds his newborn daughter Kylee, who was born at 4:13 a.m. Sunday morning at Baptist St. Anthony's Hospital in Amarillo. Kylee's mother Britni Allen and the newborn's big sister, Jaylee, 4, shared the bed surrounded by some of the gifts they won for having the year's first baby.
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(WCMH) — We’re waiting for the New Year here in Columbus, but 2017 is already here in many countries around the world.
Among the cities celebrating with fireworks are Auckland, Baghdad, Dubai, Hong Kong, Manila, Pyongyang, and Sydney. Happy New Year!
The Flint Police Department is investigating an early morning shooting that left three people dead.
The shooting happened on Saturday, Feb. 3 at 12:34 a.m. at the 6900 block of Cranwood in Flint.
Flint Police officers were dispatched to the address and found Andre Davis and Sharon Davis dead at the scene.
James Fagan was taken to the Hurley Medical Center where he died.
The Flint Police Department is still investigating this incident.
Police do have a person of interest in custody.
Anyone with information is asked to call Det. Chad Baldwin at (810) 237-6912 or Crime Stoppers at 1 (800) 422-JAIL.
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Finance Minister Hon. Roy McTaggart says that Block Chain technology is an integral part of any modern-day transaction. Some at the recent D10E conference questioned how Block Chain companies setting up shop in Cayman would impact the Financial Services industry. He said, ” My view is Block Chain is here to stay it will continue to expand it will continue to grow. I don’t see it being a harm. What I view it as is complimentary and yes it will allow for complete transparency. ” Mr. McTaggart said with already of 50 Block Chain companies in Cayman it shows that there is a need to facilitate this kind of service.
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Ex-KKK chief asks to bar subpoena over Charlottesville rally
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Former Ku Klux Klan leader David Duke has asked a judge to block a subpoena in a federal lawsuit filed by 11 people injured during a violent clash between white nationalists and counterprotesters in Charlottesville last year.
The plaintiffs are seeking to compel Duke to turn over records related to communications he and other white nationalists had before the rally, along with records of efforts to solicit donations.
In court documents, Duke says the subpoena is overly broad and would impose "an undue burden and a significant expense" on him.
A woman was killed when a car drove into a crowd protesting the white nationalists.
Duke initially filed his request in Virginia, where the lawsuit is filed. A judge ruled it should have been filed in Louisiana, where Duke lives.
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump hosted a picnic for military families at the White House in honor of Independence Day on Wednesday. He made brief remarks at the Fourth of July event ahead of fireworks later Wednesday night.
"Melania and I are honored to celebrate American independence with the heroes who protect American independence. The men, the women of the United States military. These are our finest, thank you very much," Mr. Trump said at the event.
Mr. Trump then singled out service members from the Army, Navy, Coast Guard, Air Force, and Marine Corps -- along with their families. He also touted his idea for a "space force" that would exist as a separate military service.
"God bless you, God bless America, and God bless our military," Mr. Trump said, wrapping up his remarks. "Happy Fourth of July."
Mr. Trump spent much of the holiday golfing at Trump National Golf Club in Sterling, Virginia. Earlier Wednesday he wished Americans a happy Fourth of July in a series of tweets and videos.
ELK RIVER -- The Sherburne County Board of Commissioners has voted unanimously to make their parks tobacco-free.
This means that Bridgeview Park Reserve (Big Lake Township), Grams Regional Park (Zimmerman), Island View Regional Park (Clear Lake) and Oak Savanna Park (Becker Township) are added to the list of tobacco-free parks in Minnesota.
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The New York Yankees expect veteran outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury to start the regular season on the disabled list because of a strained oblique muscle.
Manager Aaron Boone told reporters Monday that the Yankees are undecided on whether to add an outfielder to their 25-man Opening Day roster to replace Ellsbury, who has not played in a spring training game since March 1.
Ellsbury, 34, is slated to be a backup this season behind Giancarlo Stanton, Aaron Judge, Brett Gardner and Aaron Hicks in New York's outfield.
Ellsbury struggled to stay healthy in his first four seasons with the Yankees. He appeared in 112 games last season, batting .264 with seven home runs and 22 stolen bases.
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Final Russian election results: Putin wins 4th presidential term with 76.6 percent of vote, his highest score ever
Will Smith isn’t just a box office breaking movie star and unintentional life coach — apparently, he’s also the dance instructor we all need in our lives.
The Fresh Prince and his prince, Jaden Smith, had dinner with Reggaeton star Nicky Jam over the weekend and got jiggy to the star’s hit single “X”.
Low key, Will has been giving us cool dance moves as long as h’s been giving us good vibes. Just last month, he crossed off “getting salsa lessons from Marc Anthony” off his dance list.
But this ain’t nothing new for Big Willie. Remember this epic moment from season one of Fresh Prince?
Or how about the time him and Jimmy Fallon schooled us all on the evolution of hip hop dancing:
Let’s just say that when it comes to living life, Will Smith could teach all of us a thing or two. Check out more classic moves from Big Willie when you hit the flip.
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Multiple departments responded to a fire at a mobile home park near Bethany, overnight.
Bethany, Warr Acres and Yukon crews arrived at the scene near Northwest 50th and MacArthur after 6 a.m. According to the fire chief, two trailers and multiple cars were on fire at one point during the night.
No injuries were reported.
Authorities have not determined what caused the fire.
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For two drivers in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series garage, the race weekend inside the state of Michigan won't end with the FireKeepers Casino 400 at the Michigan International Speedway. Instead, Kyle Busch and Erik Jones will try their hands at the $20,000-to-win Money in the Bank 150 at Berlin Raceway in Marne, Michigan.
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Editor's note: A previous version of this story stated police captured an alligator. SPCA officials said the animal is a caiman. This story has been updated with correct information.
BLUE ASH, Ohio -- The Blue Ash Police Department experienced a first Wednesday when they captured a caiman in the parking lot of a business.
Officers responded to the unlikely situation Wednesday after someone called and said they saw the animal wandering around Kenwood Road.
Though odd, Sgt. Allison Schile said the incident was “not too eventful,” and officers were able to capture the crocodilian in a snare pole. The caiman was turned over to the SPCA, Schile said.
With the help of the #BlueAsh PD, this injured #Caiman was brought to safety by our #AnimalControlOfficers. pic.twitter.com/BS65cel9Ut — SPCA Cincinnati (@SPCACincinnati) June 14, 2017
Police do not know where the animal came from at this time.
Penn State hosted Belleville, Mich., head coach Jermain Crowell and about 20 of his team’s top up-and-coming players for an unofficial visit Saturday.Earlier in the day, Crowell and his team made a...
Sandy Fernandez was working security at a quinceañera when he noticed a little girl in a wheelchair on the dance floor.
The Houston police officer told CBS News, "Every time she would pass the dance floor she would just laugh, she would smile at me. Every time she passed by I would just smile and wave." He watched her dance with her mother, and knew she had the moves. So when she passed by him again later on in the evening, he reached out his hand and asked her to dance. Fernandez said, "I started spinning her around and she followed me and she smiled the whole time. She just stole my heart."
Fernandez never got her name, and guesses she was around five-years-old. He said, "We were just following the music and the moment. She was just a sweetheart. I mean, I've never seen someone who could be so approachable and so sweet... she had a positive vibe."
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Massimo Dutti enlists supermodels Clement Chabernaud, RJ Rogenski, and Sean O’Pry to star in their latest Spring Summer 2017 Own Your Style mensswear lookbook.
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Being wrong, making mistakes, failing over and over: this is the definition of being alive. Why are we embarrassed and fearful of the inevitability of our own infallibility? We might see instead that mankind’s biggest errors have lead to his biggest discoveries. A series of vignettes in Treteau form, performers reveal the infinite possibility of the unknown, carrying the audience anywhere through rapidly changing environments and stories in extremely confined space and time using their bodies and movement.
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SAN MARCOS, Texas (AP) - Investigators say 20 people have been indicted for allegedly being part of a Texas crime ring that stole heavy equipment and sold the expensive items for cash or drugs.
San Marcos police on Tuesday announced indictments returned in June helped break up the theft ring in an investigation since last summer.
Police in San Marcos, about 30 miles (48 kilometers) south of Austin, estimate more than $765,000 worth of equipment was stolen from construction sites.
Vehicles and buildings were also burglarized. Investigators also linked the crime ring to guns and gangs.
Police say the charges include theft, engaging in organized criminal activity and fraud-related counts. Two convicted felons were arrested for parole violation.
Police say six indicted suspects remained at large Tuesday.
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A Salina man was hurt Saturday morning attempting to break up a fight.
While heading home at around 3:30 a.m. Saturday morning, 25-year-old Dominique Smith observed a group of people fighting in the 500 block of North Fifth.
Salina Police Capt. Mike Sweeney said Smith was struck several times attempting to break up the fight.
Smith went to the hospital about an hour later where they told him his jaw was broken.
The case is still under investigation.
April 24 (Reuters) - India’s private sector lender IDFC Bank Ltd on Tuesday reported a 76 percent plunge in its quarterly profit, hurt by a jump in provisions to cover bad loans.
Net profit came in at 419.3 million rupees ($6.3 million), for the quarter ended March 31, compared with 1.76 billion rupees a year ago, IDFC Bank reported bit.ly/2HODJmZ.
Gross bad loans as a percentage of total loans stood at 3.31 percent at end-March, compared with 5.62 percent in the preceding quarter and 2.99 percent a year ago.
Provisions and contingencies surged to 2.42 billion rupees in the quarter, from 48 million rupees in the year-earlier quarter. ($1 = 66.4250 Indian rupees) (Reporting by Vishal Sridhar in Bengaluru; Editing by Amrutha Gayathri)
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Mary June Marmino, 90, died at 9:55 p.m. Wednesday, May 23, 2018, at Mason Pointe Care Center in Chesterfield, Mo.
Visitation will be 10 a.m. until funeral service at 10:45 a.m. Monday, June 4, at Gent Funeral Home in Alton. Burial will follow at Upper Alton Cemetery. Father Steven Janoski will officiate.
The Winter Olympics start next week in South Korea and you can watch the Games on WECT.
Similar to how technology helps athletes reach peak performance, it can also improve the way we watch the Games.
Roger Monk with Verizon visited the WECT studio on Friday to discuss gadgets and gear to enhance the Olympics viewing experience.
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BOSTON (AP)  A new report is cautioning Boston against pursuing a costly harbor barrier to protect the city from flooding and rising seas.
Researchers from the University of Massachusetts-Boston and the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution estimate such a barrier could range from $6.5 billion to $11.8 billion and take at least until 2050 to complete.
The team suggested the city should instead continue to make investments in relatively cheaper and quicker protections, such as temporary flood walls and berms.
The report is being released Wednesday as part of Boston Harbor for All, a summit focused on protecting Boston's booming harborfront from the impact of climate change. It was prompted by the city's 2016 Climate Ready Boston report that recommended studying the feasibility of a harbor barrier.
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Dale White, 51, of Manchester, KY, passed away Friday, December 8th, at his home.
Dale is survived by his son,Tyler White, and his two sisters, Billie Crockett and Peggy Coley, all of Manchester.
Dale is preceded in death by his parents, Sheff and Mary White, his son Dale William White, his brother David White and his sister Margaret Romans.
A Memorial Service will be held at 6:00 PM on Wednesday, December 13th at the House of Prayer Church on Whites Branch.
SPRING HILL, Fla. - Spring Hill twins will have an interesting story to share for the rest of their lives after they were born in two different years.
The Maternity Suites at Oak Hill Hospital proudly announced Monday the delivery of twins born in both 2016 and 2017.
Yullianna came into the world on December 31, 2016, at 11:43 p.m. Just one minute after midnight on January 1, 2017 she was followed by her brother Zane.
Yullianna weighed 7 pounds even and Zane weighed 6 pounds 14 ounces, according to a hospital spokesperson. And their mother, Geraldine, is doing fine.
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Mealey's Litigation Procedure - Federal Judge Confirms PCA Award Against Cabo Verde, Enters Default
WASHINGTON, D.C. - A District of Columbia federal judge on June 13 entered a default ruling against the Republic of Cabo Verde and granted a finance company's petition to confirm a $190,098.12 award against it, finding that Cabo Verde failed to respond to the petition or present any arguments as to why the award should not be enforced (Sterling Merchant Finance Ltd. v. Republic of Cabo Verde, No. 16-1285, D. D.C., 2017 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 90434).
Somewhere while floating mid-air, the female fighter in the red jacket realized she fucked up. It wasn’t the wild combos being thrown or the lack of head movement that made her second guess her life choices. Nope, when the girl in the green sports bra lifted her up from the sidewalk is when the entire world started to play in slow motion for our fighter in the red jacket.
And then she was knocked out by the clean double leg slam.
In this lesson of Street MMA, be ready to work on your sprawl and brawl if you run into this angry woman in the green sports bra. Or instead of reading up on defensive wrestling tactics maybe its just best to befriend Green Tank Top woman and form some sort of alliance. Six months of sprawl training is not going to help you when you’re getting slam KO’d on the pavement by this well-rounded She-Hulk.
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A gunman opened fired as Republican members of a congressional baseball team held a practice. He was killed in a shootout.
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Units of Galway Fire Brigade attended a fire in Carraroe in the early hours of this morning.
Two units responded shortly after 2am to a blaze at a house in the village.
It took fire crews several hours to bring the fire under control and they remained at the scene until a short time ago.
It’s understood the house was not occupied at the time and no-one was injured during the incident.
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Zoinks... it won’t need a team of crime-busters to solve the mystery of who has appeared on this pint glass.
A photo was posted on Twitter showing cartoon dog Scooby Doo in the froth.
One wag tweeted: “I think you’ve had one too many Scooby Snacks.”
Scooby and the gang always managed to solve the riddle. Maybe they’re now on the trail of a beer monster.
Britain’s Got Talent dance discovery Flawless presents Chase The Dream - The Reboot Tour at the White Rock Theatre in Hastings on Sunday October 28 from 6pm.
Following an amazing world tour, Flawless is back on home turf performing even bigger and more jaw-dropping routines than ever before.
Stars of the smash hit movies Street Dance 1 & 2 and two-time winners of the World Dance Championships, Flawless came to the fore on TV’s Britain’s Got Talent a few years ago and their popularity has continued to rise ever since. This fantastically high energy, acrobat-fused, feelgood family show follows the journey of 10 Big Dreamers, seeking the opportunity to live their ultimate dance fantasy on board the Intergalactic Dream Ship. The passengers soon realise, that with every dream comes reality, and they must work together to get what they want. Tickets £26.50 from box office on 01424 462288 or whiterocktheatre.org.uk.
Tiger Woods knew exactly how to entertain this group of kids during a junior clinic at the Legends of Golf tournament at Big Cedar Lodge.
Woods was hitting balls for the group when he teed one up and topped it. Yes, he did it on purpose and the kids loved it.
Woods before the shot, “Are you ready for a big one here?”
Most of us don’t have to try to do this once in our lifetime.
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A husband and wife were found dead inside their home in the 7200 block of north 23rd Place on December 11, 2017, in Phoenix. (Photo: Gabriella Del Rio, The Republic)
A senior couple was found dead Monday morning in their home along the Phoenix Mountains Preserve, officials said.
The deceased were a 76-year-old woman and a 77-year-old man.
One person had been shot. The cause of death for the other person was not immediately apparent.
Police were not looking for any suspects in the case, according to Phoenix police Sgt. Jonathan Howard.
The house is in the 7200 block of north 23rd place.
No other details were immediately available.
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OSIJEK, CROATIA—Canada’s Daniel Nestor and Vasek Pospisil looked to be in total control of their Davis Cup doubles match Saturday.
But a strong Croatian rally turned the rubber around, handing the home team a 2-1 lead in the first-round World Group tie.
Toronto’s Nestor and Vancouver’s Pospisil took a two-set lead and were up a break in the third before Marin Cilic and Ivan Dodig stormed back to win 2-6, 3-6, 6-4, 7-5, 6-2.
“This is definitely a hard loss to process,” said Pospisil.
“We were playing so well at the start of the match, we were in control, but they were able to get that first break in the third set, which was the turning point.”
Jonathan Daniels, founder of Praxis Aerospace Concepts International, describes his plans to open a drone testing site at the remote Searchlight airpark on Tuesday, April 11, 2017. Michael Quine/Las Vegas Review-Journal @Vegas88s Aerial view of Searchlight airport on Tuesday, April 11, 2017.
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Chinese scientists have analyzed data from the country's carbon satellite and created the first global carbon dioxide distribution diagrams.
The diagrams aim to provide satellite data support to research on climate change and carbon emissions, the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) said Friday.
The diagram for April 2017 showed that the northern hemisphere had higher carbon dioxide levels than the southern hemisphere.
The carbon dioxide level of northern hemisphere showed a tendency of decreasing from spring to summer, indicating more carbons were absorbed by the ecosystem, according to scientists.
The diagrams indicate that the regions with frequent human activity had higher carbon dioxide levels.
On Dec. 22, 2016, China launched a carbon dioxide monitoring satellite from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China's Gobi Desert. China was the third country, after Japan and the United States, to monitor greenhouse gases using its own satellite.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd
* Biohaven Pharmaceuticals reports second quarter 2017 financial and business results
* Qtrly loss per share ‍$1.78​
* Biohaven Pharmaceuticals- ‍cash as of June 30, 2017 was $204.3 million, compared to $52.3 million as of March 31, 2017​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Marketing is the heart of what real estate agents do, especially for those who primarily focus on listings rather than buyer clients.Undoubtedly, the internet and social media have changed where we advertise and market our properties, but thus far, it has not changed how.In fact, the how of marketing real estate has not changed in many, many years. The old way of marketing Common wisdom dictates that listing agents should expose their properties to as many eyeballs as possible in hopes that volume will lead to a buyer. And undoubtedly it does work, much like a shotgun.If you aim a shotgun at a target, it is hard to miss, since the spray of bullets covers such a large area.That something works does not mean it cannot be improved, though.Consider how much ammunition is wasted using a shotgun; a majority of the pellets don’t even hit their intended target. That is essentially what listing agents have been doing for generations now -- generally hitting their target...
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo awaits the start of the Spanish Supercup, first leg, soccer match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) (Photo: The Associated Press)
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo has been banned for five games after shoving a referee following his red card during Real Madrid's 3-1 victory over Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup on Sunday.
The Spanish football federation said on Monday that Ronaldo has been suspended for one game for the red card and four games for pushing referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea in the back.
Ronaldo will miss Wednesday's return leg of the Spanish Super Cup in Madrid plus the first four matches of the Spanish league season.
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WASHINGTON — House Majority Whip Steve Scalise threw out the ceremonial first pitch before Game 1 of the NL Division Series between the Washington Nationals and Chicago Cubs.
The Louisiana Republican made a triumphant return to the House last week — more than three months after he was wounded while practicing for an annual charity baseball game featuring members of Congress.
Scalise wore a red Nationals jersey Friday night with his name and No. 3 on the back. He threw to U.S. Capitol Police officer David Bailey while holding onto a walker stationed a few feet in front of the mound.
Scalise, Bailey and two others were wounded when a gunman opened fire at the practice. Zack Barth and Matt Mika, the other shooting victims, were honoured after the pitch.
A band of rain sweeps southwards across eastern areas overnight with colder air tucking in behind.
A cold night for everyone with a widespread frost - particularly sharp across northern areas inland.
Lots of dry and bright weather around on Tuesday although cloud will thicken with maybe a few spots of rain across northwest Scotland and Ireland. Highs around 13C.
A 64-year-old lorry driver has been charged with drink-driving after being stopped on the A1 in North Yorkshire.
The driver, from Elland, near Halifax, was stopped on the southbound carriageway of the road near Dishforth at around 10am on the morning of August 4.
Police received information from members of the public that they suspected the driver of a truck had been drinking and was heading south on the A1 from Scotch Corner.
Offices intercepted the truck near Dishforth and the driver was arrested after providing a positive reading on a roadside breath test.
He is due to appear at Northallerton Magistrates' Court on August 21, according to North Yorkshire Police.
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TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan’s financial regulator said on Tuesday it had fined Far Eastern International Bank T$8 million ($266,524) due to deficiencies related to its SWIFT system hacking incident.
In October, Taiwan local media reported that hackers sought to steal some $60 million from Far Eastern Bank, and all but $500,000 had been recovered by the bank.
Also in October, a cyber-security firm, BAE Systems Plc, said that a North Korean hacking group was likely responsible for a recent cyber heist in Taiwan.
Aubameyang was making his first start for Arsenal against Everton at the Emirates today, having joined from Borussia Dortmund for £56million in January.
The Gunners got off to an absolute flier, with Aaron Ramsey bagging a brace while Laurent Koscielny was also on target inside the first 20 minutes.
Aubameyang then sent Arsenal fans wild, latching onto Henrikh Mkhitaryan’s pass and chipping over Jordan Pickford just before half-time.
Gunners supporters have been quick to laud their new superstar on Twitter, with many aiming digs at the recently departed Alexis Sanchez following his move to Manchester United last month.
Take a look through the gallery above to see some of the best reactions as Arsenal fans go mad for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
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Former Gamecock Wes Bryan is set to compete in his first ever U.S. Open Thursday in Erin Hills, Wisconsin.
The Dutch Fork High grad is now two months removed from winning his first PGA Tour event at the RBC Heritage in Hilton Head, but now the stakes are raised for the 21st-ranked golfer in the world as he looks to claim his first major Sunday.
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There's a lot going on as President Donald Trump turns 71 today, June 14.
First Lady Melania and their 11-year-old son, Barron, will officially move into the White House. And she's asked the nation to sign a birthday card for him to make it one he'll never forget.
It's also Flag Day.
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The heartthrob’s parents were also present when he first came face-to-face with the human rights lawyer, who he went on to wed in 2014.
Nick Clooney knew the 39-year-old was “trouble” for Hollywood’s most eligible bachelor when they all attended a mutual friend’s dinner four years ago.
George, 56, was instantly taken by Amal, so were his mother and father, who said their “fates were sealed” after that initial meeting by chance.
When asked about how their romance started, Nick, 83, commented: “Nina and I were actually the ones who answered the door when Amal came in. She introduced herself to us and we talked.”
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Twincy has helped perfect the shimmers and glides of more than a few burlesque dancers, thanks to a robust drag and cabaret scene that regularly struts the stages at LUSH, Hell’s Kitchen, and Bryant Lake Bowl. Even more titillating talent pours in this weekend as the Minneapolis Burlesque Festival sets up residency at the Lab Theater, with multiple performances and workshops (yes, you can totes learn how to Burlesque) from over 65 performers. We’re excited to check out the Lavender Lounge, featuring this year’s headliner Violet Chachki, a champion of RuPaul’s Drag Race and general fashion visionary. Victoria DeVille, frequently found serenading LUSH guests, hosts. Expect shows to run the entire gamut from camp to glamour and vaudeville to acrobatics. 18+. 7 & 9 PM. Friday and Saturday. $30 GA, $130 weekend pass. Workshops throughout Friday & Saturday, from $20. —Isabelle Wattenberg
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Howard Carter's discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb in 1922 made headlines across the world sparking a global frenzy for Ancient Egypt.
A man being investigated for being a “peeping Tom” in the Fulton and South Fulton area has been arrested.
Fulton police reports said officers responded early Wednesday morning to the 400 block of North College Street, where a caller said a male, later determined to be 47 year old Darrell Minor of South Fulton, was standing on his back porch.
Minor was later discovered and arrested on charges of fleeing and evading police, disorderly conduct and alcohol intoxication.
Reports said Fulton and South Fulton police have investigated 15-to-20 calls of a “peeping Tom” in the central Fulton area and in South Fulton.
Police say Minor was captured by a photo looking into a window in South Fulton.
He is listed on the Tennessee Sexual Offender Registry as a violent offender and was convicted of rape in 1990 according to the website.
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What can we expect from series two?
We’ve got a new character who’s quite annoying. She’s a know-it-all student called Mimi who’s on work experience for her social work training. To some extent, she’s a kind of reminder to the time-servers that they’re not as great as they think they are.
Are all the old characters returning?
Yeah, we have Denise (Georgie Glen) the scary boss, senior social worker Al (Alan Davies) and of course Nat (Isy Suttie), the world’s worst receptionist.
Who wrote the script with you and was it difficult to maintain a similar tone?
The other writers are Morwenna Banks and Will Smith so we wrote two episodes each. We all know our characters so well that it is not that difficult but sometimes we might say “Oh, I’m going to change that line a bit so it sounds more like me”. The big rule, as a writer, is don’t be precious about what you’ve written because other people can always improve it.
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Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid completed his first full practice on Thursday since undergoing surgery in March after tearing his meniscus in his left knee.
Embiid, the third overall pick in the 2014 draft, took to Twitter to tell his fans that he was, "on a basketball court doing things".
I’m on a basketball court doing things lmao.... I’m back #TheProcess pic.twitter.com/qN0WEzqFyQ — Joel Embiid (@JoelEmbiid) October 6, 2017
Though he has been cleared for five-on-five drills, Embiid will not play in the 76ers' second preseason game against the Boston Celtics on Friday.
Coach Brett Brown has said he wants to work slowly with Embiid to ensure he is ready to go on October 18 for their opener with the Washington Wizards.
"I trust them, but at the same time, I have a voice, too," Embiid said on Thursday. "I think they value my opinion. It's about being on the same page."
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Neighbors say Kessler started shooting, from inside his house, early Tuesday morning.
Homeowners were told to shelter in place and area schools went into lockdown.
Charges have not been filed yet.
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The Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines is continuing its work towards reducing the country’s debt to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Ratio.
This assurance came from Minister of Finance, Camillo Gonsalves as he responded to a question during last week’s sitting of the House of Assembly.
Minister Gonsalves said the member states of the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU) have made a commitment to reduce the region’s debt to GDP ratio to the internationally accepted level of 60% by 2030.
Minister Gonsalves said the Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines is continuing to receive debt forgiveness and other measures are in place to reduce the country’s debt to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Ratio.
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PHOENIX (AP) — An Arizona State University rugby player accused of kicking an opponent in the face during a match last year has pleaded guilty to aggravated assault.
Maricopa County Superior Court officials say Christopher Crawford had a change of plea hearing Tuesday. He’s scheduled to be sentenced on June 7.
The 21-year-old Crawford allegedly kicked a University of Arizona player during a game in Tempe in February 2017.
Crawford allegedly delivered the kick wearing cleats during a stop in play while the victim was tying his shoe lace.
The UofA player was knocked unconscious and taken to a hospital and underwent facial reconstruction surgery due to his injuries.
Crawford turned himself into police several days after the incident.
The two universities’ rugby teams are club sports at the schools.
The N16 has fully reopened following a collision earlier this afternoon at the Sligo side of Glencar.
Diversions were in place via the waterfall exit while emergency services dealt with the collision.
1 1/2 c. powdered sugar
1 c. softened real butter
2 squares unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
2 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cream of tartar
1 tsp. salt
In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and powdered sugar.
Add the chocolate, egg and vanilla; mix well.
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Shape dough into a 2-inch diameter roll and wrap in plastic wrap.
Refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm.
Unwrap dough and cut into one-eighth-inch slices.
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Forth Wanderers geared up for a gruelling run of three away matches within five days by recording a vital 3-0 home win over Neilston.
Playing against a strong wind in the first half on Saturday, Forth still managed to create the better chances with Craig Gupwell and Wullie McLaren both going close on a couple of occasions.
However, it was goalless at half-time.
The second half saw Forth continue to press although it took until 77 minutes for the deadlock to be broken when Martin ‘Hitman’ Harty leapt like a salmon to head home a McLaren corner.
Three minutes later it was 2-0 when Kris Jarvie poked home from close range after visiting keeper Graham did well to save a McLaren free-kick and McLaren himself completed the scoring with a tremendous strike on the 90 minute mark.
This great Forth team performance saw them record a first clean sheet of the campaign to boot.
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Nesan Nair from Sasfin Securities chose AVI as his stock pick of the day
The producer-retailer is coming through the bottom of the cycle at present, but remains “a very well run business”.
Nair said the company had had big price increases and suffered on volumes, but as conditions in SA improved, so too would AVI.
Polk County Police Chief Kenny Dodd was injured Friday morning after he had stopped to assist two pedestrians on the side of the road.
According to Polk County Fire Chief Randy Lacey, Dodd was driving to work in his police vehicle when he saw a mother and child walking along the roadway on Highway 278 near Polk Medical Center.
Lacey said that Dodd turned around and drove back toward the hospital to render assistance.
However, when Dodd was getting back in his police vehicle, a truck struck his car from behind, pushing it off the roadway in front of Polk Medical Center.
Dodd was awake and responsive while being transported to a Rome area hospital for treatment of his injuries.
Dodd’s police vehicle was a complete loss.
However, the mother and child were unhurt.
The Georgia State Patrol is investigating the incident.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A lawsuit alleging a Rhode Island YMCA would not allow a mother to breastfeed in public has been settled.
The American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island on Friday announced the settlement on behalf of Elizabeth Gooding, who sued the Ocean Community YMCA in May.
Gooding is a mother of three who was a part-time employee and member at the YMCA. She alleged employees at the Westerly branch told her in February 2015 and again a month later she couldn’t nurse in public areas at the YMCA.
The YMCA said it took “affirmative steps” to address Gooding’s concerns at that time. It said a private area was created for employees who choose to breastfeed.
Further details on the settlement haven’t been disclosed. The Ocean Community YMCA’s president and vice president couldn’t be reached for comment Sunday.
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WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House says the United States "condemns the violence and repression propagated by the Government of Nicaragua."
Spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders says in statement that the administration "joins the international community in calls for broad-based dialogue and support for the people of Nicaragua, who yearn for the political freedom of expression and true democratic reforms they so richly deserve."
Nicaragua has been rocked by a week of protests in which over two dozen people have been killed. The protests were triggered by tax hikes and benefit cuts meant to shore up the ailing social security system.
On Sunday, President Daniel Ortega said the government would withdraw the pension changes. But he rejected demands to free detained protesters, withdraw the police and lift some censorship.
BALTIMORE (AP) — A grand jury has indicted four Baltimore teenagers accused of killing a Maryland police officer.
The Baltimore County State's Attorney's office announced Wednesday that the indictments are made up of first-degree murder and burglary charges.
Baltimore County officer Amy Caprio died earlier this month while responding to a report of a suspicious vehicle.
Police accused 16-year-old Dawnta Harris of running over her in a stolen Jeep.
The state was formally supervising Harris, who was wearing an ankle bracelet pending sentencing for auto theft when he was arrested in Caprio's death.
Also facing murder charges are his three alleged accomplices. They were allegedly committing a burglary when Caprio was run down.
In Maryland, if someone is killed during a burglary, accomplices can be found guilty of murder along with the killer.
WASHINGTON, Oct 6 (Reuters) - The U.S. International Trade Commission said on Friday it voted to end its probe into whether titanium sponge imports from Japan and Kazakhstan are injuring U.S. producers, saying it had not found harm in its preliminary investigations.
The decision follows the launch last month of anti-dumping and countervailing duties investigations by the U.S. Commerce Department after petitions from U.S.-based Titanium Metals Corp, part of Berkshire Hathaway Inc's Precision Castparts Corp. (Reporting by Justin Mitchell and Eric Walsh; Editing by Susan Heavey and W Simon)
general secretary today said the is not directed against and Christians and that it is being given a communal color "unnecessarily".
He said demands related to "caste, region and language cannot bring about a change in society but can".
"Confusion is being created with regard to the It is not directed against and Christians. It is linked to the pride of the nation. A communal colour is being given to it unnecessarily," Joshi said here."We need to make the people aware about those who spread canards about cow protection and fan tension by giving a communal color to such issues," he said.Joshi also stressed the need to bring about a change in the mindset to check the menace of female infanticide, untouchability, dowry, pollution, etc."Enacting laws is not a solutions to such problems," he said.
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From the architect. The brief of the project was to convert the basement of an existing house in Catford to a new kitchen and bicycle workshop with new access to the garden.
The architects persuaded the clients to improve diagonal connections in the house by opening up a double height space from basement to the ground floor.
This double height space allows both verbal and visual connections through the house and frames a west-facing view to the garden from the ground floor sitting room.
The materials were considered with respect to the relationship of new to old, with the original pine flooring exposed steels painted turquoise, and exposed brick used throughout.
The stair forms the interface between old and new, with a Victorian string carrying the flooring from above to below, and a rhythm of stainless steel rods top and bottom bolted providing the balustrade.
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John Cassidy: “Trump isn’t merely enabling the Republican right; with his daily pratfalls and incendiary statements, he is also drawing attention away from the Party’s policy initiatives. Imagine for a moment if a more normal Republican—a Marco Rubio or a Jeb Bush or a John Kasich—were in the White House. With no James Comey, Robert Mueller, or Jeff Sessions to chew on, the news networks would surely be focusing on health-care reform and the scandalous manner in which the G.O.P. is trying to ram through a piece of legislation that would affect a sixth of the American economy and cause tens of millions of Americans to lose their insurance.”
“Small wonder, then, that so many Republicans are willing to kiss Trump’s ring. He’s given the G.O.P. what it has long wanted: a White House willing to go along with its reactionary agenda, and a President who provides it with political cover. As long as Trump sticks to his side of the deal, he can expect to receive the loyalty he so prizes.”
Once Tuesday’s procession had been completed and the galley sent up in flames, the squads took to the halls of Lerwick to perform their carefully choreographed acts.
From re-enactments of national news events to witty takes on local stories, the night’s entertainment ensured the gathered guests were in high spirits until the early hours of Wednesday morning.
Watch the video below to see a selection of the 47 acts which took to the floor in Mareel.
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Kootenay Boundary Regional Fire and Rescue responded to fire on Marigold Crescent in Trail on Saturday. Crews arrived on scene just after 4:00pm and had things under control in roughly half an hour. Operations Captain Grant Tyson says there were no injuries to the occupants or fire fighters. It originated in the basement and the cause was deemed accidental. Captain Tyson says man power was low over the long weekend, but there was a quick response and a quick knockdown.
The Philadelphia 76ers have agreed to re-sign big man Amir Johnson on a one-year deal, according to multiple reports on Wednesday.
According to a Sports Illustrated report, Johnson's deal will be for the veteran's minimum, which will be worth around $2.4 million for the 13th-year veteran. He joined the Sixers last season on a one-year, $11 million pact.
Johnson, 31, averaged 4.6 points and 4.5 rebounds in 15.8 minutes per game across 74 games (18 starts) in 2017-18, his lowest marks since the 2008-09 campaign. He has career averages of 7.2 points and 5.5 rebounds in 819 games (479 starts) with the Detroit Pistons, Toronto Raptors, Boston Celtics and 76ers.
Johnson joins JJ Redick in re-signing this week with Philadelphia, which also acquired forward Wilson Chandler from the Denver Nuggets in a trade on Tuesday.
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Air Marshal S B Deo on Monday took over from Air Marshal B S Dhanoa as vice-chief of Air Staff. Dhanoa is now the chief.
Air Marshal Deo, who was commissioned as a fighter pilot in the IAF on June 15, 1979 is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy and the Defence Services Staff College, Wellington.
He is a FCL (Fighter Combat Leader) and a ‘Cat A’ Qualified Flying Instructor with over 3,800 hours of operational and training flying.
Air Marshal S B Deo has been AOC of a major fighter base and commanded a Mig-21 Bison Squadron and a Signal Unit besides being the chief operating officer of a forward base.
As station commander of the Signal Unit he was actively involved in the induction of modern assets and sensors in the IAF.
Prior to taking over as VCAS, he was the AOC-in-C (air officer commanding-in-chief ) of Western Air Command (WAC).
His son is also fighter pilot in the IAF.
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The Board of Directors of PCI Biotech Holding ASA has approved the Annual Report 2017 and the report is attached. The Annual Report 2017 is also available on the company’s website www.pcibiotech.com.
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If your favorite celebrity didn't show up on the Disney Channel at some point, then they definitely showed up on Nickelodeon. It's just the laws of Hollywood! (And some people, like Ryan Gosling, showed up on both, but Ryan Gosling is special.) Here, a look back at some of the best Nickelodeon cameos you might have forgotten.
Ag Valley Cooperative at Edison has experienced another incident. Monday morning, fire crews were called to a “flash fire” at Ag Valley’s new dry shed at their fertilizer facility. This, following a grain bin collapse just a week before across the road at their grain facility.
Interim General Manager Jeff Krejdl says sulfur was being elevated through one of the legs at the dry shed when a flash fire occurred. Krejdl said the explosion panels on the leg did their job and blew out the pressure as the fire moved up the leg causing only minimal damage.
Fire crews from Edison and surrounding communities responded, but did not have to put any water on the structure.
Krejdl says crews will come in and assess the damage which he says is minimal. He did not speculate on a dollar amount.
There were no injuries. The dry shed facility is new and was first used in January of this year according to Krejdl.
April 5 TPG Telecom Ltd :
* Successfully bid for 2 lots of 5mhz of spectrum in 2.5ghz band at general spectrum auction that concluded in singapore this week
* Tpg telecom ltd - total purchase price for this new spectrum is s$23.8m, payable in april 2017
* Tpg telecom -"expenditure will be in addition to guidance previously provided by company for forecast capital expenditure investment in singapore" Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Aldi has recalled one of its food products owing to worries that it may be contaminated with small pieces of hard plastic.
The Rooster’s Southern Fried Poppin’ Chicken, which comes in 210g packs, may present a safety risk due to the presence of the plastic, which the supermarket giant says affects no other products,
The product in question
The items in question have lot number 1010170, and the Product Code are 45004 and 75744.
Anyone having purchased one of the products should not eat it, instead returning it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.
On-Street Parking service was last night announced as the winner of an Automotive Innovation Award at the AIA awards ceremony in The Hague. TomTom On-Street Parking , which is designed for drivers on the hunt for that hard-to-find parking spot, is available as a service to TomTom's automotive and licensing customers, and complements the company's existing Off-Street Parking service.
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OTTAWA - Canadian medical experts are pointing to research that suggests cannabis could one day be used to help mitigate the use of powerful opioids.
Dr. Mark Ware, an internationally recognized researcher and the vice-chair on the federal government's task force on legalizing marijuana, says a legal framework for cannabis will help to facilitate further research.
Ware says opioids have a limited role in successfully treating chronic pain disorders, and that there may be a more expanded role for cannabinoid therapy to substitute or potentially reduce opioid use.
Opioid use in Canada is second-highest in the world after the U.S. on a per-capita basis.
Health Minister Jane Philpott says legalizing cannabis and opioid use are two separate issues, and that the potential harms and benefits of marijuana still need to be fully explored.
The government is aiming to have a legalized regime in place for recreational marijuana by July 2018.
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (AP) -- Some Cedar Falls skaters and others have an ax to grind over plans to close a 15-year-old skate park later this year to make room for a sanitary sewer replacement project.
City officials are open to replacing or moving the park, but are seeking reassurance that the park won't continue to be a haven for vandals.
Mark Ripplinger, the city's director of municipal operations and programs, says the skate park -- located near Peet Junior High -- is "the most vandalized facility in the Cedar Falls park system."
But many users of the park say they're not the ones spray-painting structures, overturning portable toilets and damaging vending machines.
April 24 (Reuters) - S&P Global Ratings:
* S&P SAYS POLAND-BASED DEBT PURCHASER GETBACK ‘B/B’ RATINGS SUSPENDED
* S&P SAYS AT THE TIME OF THE SUSPENSION, THE GLOBAL SCALE RATINGS ON GETBACK S.A. WERE ‘B/B’ AND THESE RATINGS WERE ON CREDITWATCH NEGATIVE
* S&P SAYS UNDERSTAND GETBACK IS EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES WITH REPAYMENT OF AT LEAST 1 PRIVATE DEBT PLACEMENTS; S&P HAS NO SUFFICIENT INFORMATION ON TERMS & CONDITIONS OF ISSUE Source text: bit.ly/2FekPjM Further company coverage:
UFC President Dana White shot down the reports of a mega fight between boxing legend Floyd Mayweather and UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor happening on Tuesday in a brief statement to TMZ.
He noted there’s currently no deal in place:
Later, Mayweather took to Twitter to “set the record straight” after the reports started to surface online. For those who have may missed the news, the story by “The Sun,” which cited a source close to McGregor, noted that both fighters agreed to terms for a mega fight but that it hasn’t been formally signed because of a “hold up” from an unnamed 3rd party:
Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) executive director Bob Bennett told USA TODAY Sports that he doesn’t “anticipate any issues” with the commission sanctioning the bout.
Although White and Mayweather shot down the latest report, McGregor continues to be adamant that his next fight will be a boxing match against Mayweather.
Time will tell if the fight actually happens.
Houston police are responding to a reported shooting of a 1-year-old child in southwest Houston.Police are on the scene in the 5300 block of North Braeswood.No other details have been released.
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A man has been arrested after a fire at an Elmvale arena.
According to the OPP, someone ignited a natural gas pipe near the main doors of the Elmvale Community Area on Tuesday night.
Fire crews were able to get the fire under control quickly and damage was limited. An exact dollar figure hasn’t been released.
The OPP say witnesses helped identify a vehicle that was seen at the arena, and after a short pursuit a 19-year-old man was arrested.
He has been charged with arson, unauthorized possession of a firearm, possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose, and flight from police.
The arena was open again on Wednesday.
Ghana coach Avram Grant has named a 26-man provisional team for the Black Stars training tour of the United Arab Emirates ahead of the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations.
Andre Ayew, Daniel Amartey, Jordan Ayew, Andy Yiadom, Thomas Partey, Christian Atsu, Adam Kwarasey and captain Asamoah Gyan will meet the team in Dubai.
For the players that trained here, our sources reveal coach Avram Grant has put defenders Nuru Sulley and Rashid Sumaila on Standby-the two players can only make the squad should Jonathan Mensah and Edwin Gyimah not passed fit.
Austria Lustenau striker Raphael Dwamena and sensational Schalke 04 Bernard Terkpetey have made the squad.
Another massive inclusion is Ebenezer Ofori of Swedish side AIK.
Several other players who all trained with the team including Ghana Premier League player of the season Latif Blessing, Godsway Donyo, David Accam and goalkeepers Lawrence Ati-Zigi and Fatau Duada have all been dropped.
Story by Ghana/Joy Sports
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Gayatri Sugars Ltd:
* DEC QUARTER NET PROFIT AFTER TAX 47.3 MILLION RUPEES VERSUS LOSS 26.6 MILLION RUPEES YEAR AGO
* DEC QUARTER REVENUE FROM OPERATIONS 689.9 MILLION RUPEES VERSUS 217.4 MILLION RUPEES YEAR AGO Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
To say that the tanker market in December was a disappointment would be a massive understatement… In fact, for mid-size tankers it was the worst December for spot rates since the early 1990s and for VLCCs it was the worst December since the 1980s. January looks like it will bring more of the same, though weather delays may drive some volatility in certain regional markets.
Source: Teekay Corporation
Yemeni officials: UAE-backed force expanding reach in south
SANAA, Yemen (AP) — Yemeni security officials say local forces backed by the United Arab Emirates are expanding their reach in the country's south, where they have clashed with forces loyal to the internationally recognized president.
The UAE is part of the Saudi-led coalition battling Yemen's Shiite rebels on behalf of President Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi, but has been at odds with Hadi for months.
The security officials said Monday that hundreds of Security Belt forces — fighters trained and financed by the UAE, have deployed in the Dhale province. They spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to brief reporters.
The UAE and Hadi maintain separate security forces based in the southern city of Aden, which have clashed in recent months.
Joe Davis is running for re-election for a four-year term on the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors, which he said will likely be his last term.
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SOMERSET COUNTY, Md.- Legendary skipjack captain Art Daniels Jr. passed away Tuesday, according to his great-grandson Eddie Daniels.
"Daddy Art," as Daniels was known, was a frequent winner of the annual Deal Island Skipjack Race aboard his skipjack The City of Crisfield.
Daniels was 95. Funeral arrangements have not yet been announced.
Read more about Daniels' The City of Crisfield here.
MESA, AZ - An Arizona man who sold ammunition to the gunman in the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history has been charged with manufacturing armor-piercing bullets.
A complaint says unfired armor-piercing bullets found inside the Las Vegas hotel room where the attack was launched on Oct. 1 contained the fingerprints of ammunition dealer Douglas Haig of Arizona.
The complaint filed Friday in federal court in Phoenix says Haig didn't have a license to manufacture armor-piercing ammunition.
He was charged shortly before holding a news conference Friday. He said he noticed nothing suspicious when he sold 720 rounds of ammunition to Stephen Paddock in the weeks before the attack that killed 58 people.
Haig is a 55-year-old aerospace engineer who sold ammunition as a hobby for about 25 years.
The American Legion Riders of Shellsburg Chapter #166, are inviting the public to the Dedication Ceremony for The Benton County Freedom Rock on Saturday, Sept. 9.
The Freedom Rock, part of the state-wide Freedom Rock project, moved to Shellsburg in the spring of 2015, and was painted last year.
The event will take place at 4 p.m. at the Freedom Rock site, next to the Raymond & Virginia Boyer American Legion Post, at 114 Main St, Shellsburg.
LAWTON, OK (KSWO)— Fidelity Communications will break ground on System Upgrade Project in Lawton on August 14th. Fidelity Communications will replace 20-year-old technology with updated versions to improve service and reliability to Fidelity customers in the area.
“Fidelity’s commitment to providing superior customer service and innovative technologies is constant, and we believe that this full system upgrade will benefit our customers greatly,” Brian Alldredge, the Lawton General Manager at Fidelity Communications says.
Crews will be replacing every node and amplifier at scheduled times. There will be a brief series of outages for a minimum of two days throughout the night and some during daytime hours. Customers will be notified when the outage will occur in their area in order to have time to prepare.
For more information about the Lawton System Upgrade Project, visit www.fidelitycommunications.com.
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - Nigerian Breweries Plc:
* JOHAN DOYER WILL RESIGN AS MANAGING DIRECTOR AND CEO OF THE CO ON JAN. 21 2018‍​
* JORDI BORRUT BEL HAS BEEN APPOINTED AS MANAGING DIRECTOR/CEO EFFECTIVE JAN 22, 2018‍​ Source text for Eikon: goo.gl/sVMrg4 Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom: +91 80 6749 1136)
File: The Ad Hoc Committee's meeting to discuss responses to its interim report on the SABC board inquiry has been postponed to next Tuesday. Photo: eNCA/Sthembiso Zulu
CAPE TOWN - The Ad Hoc Committee's meeting to discuss responses to its interim report on the SABC board inquiry has been postponed to next Tuesday.
The committee investigated the fitness of the SABC board.
READ: MPs blast SABC executives over Hlaudi
So far, it's received written submissions from only four people.
The postponement is to allow time for more responses, since the deadline for submissions is on Thursday.
READ: MPs adopt SABC Inquiry draft report
The report criticises Communications Minister Faith Muthambi for her inaction in dealing with the crisis faced by the SABC. It also criticises Parliament after several witnesses testified that the portfolio committee on communications had failed to exercise its duty of proper oversight over the SABC.
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According to police reports, calls to the former Lowe's building started in March. There were nine calls in March and April alone. There were three initiated security checks, three subject stops, one suspicious circumstance, one trespass and one damage to property. Joshua Bessex jbessex@gateline.com
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The statistics show the 10 countries with the lowest fertility rates in 2017.The fertility rate is the average number of children born per woman of child-bearing age in a country.The fertility rate in Singapore was estimated to be at 0.83 children per woman, making it the lowest fertility rate worldwide, according to data released by online statistics company, Statista.South Korea has one of the lowest birthrates of any country in the world this year.
2.3 c. evaporated milk
1 2/3 c. white sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
16 large marshmallows
1 c. semisweet chocolate chips
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 c. chopped nuts
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine evaporated milk, sugar and salt.
Bring to a boil, then remove from heat and stir in marshmallows, chocolate chips, vanilla and nuts until marshmallows are melted.
Pour into an 8 x 8-inch dish.
Let cool completely before cutting into squares.
First lady Melania Trump waits with President Donald Trump to greet French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron during a State Arrival Ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, April 24, 2018. Carolyn Kaster AP Photo
OWING MILLS, Md. (WFLA) — A young boy sitting with Santa is going viral on social media for his silent message to his mom.
Kerry Spencer posted a photo of her little boy sitting with Santa on her twitter, @Swilua. She writes, “We taught our baby sign language. This is the sign for ‘help.’ You’re welcome.”
We taught our baby sign language. This is the sign for "help." You're welcome. pic.twitter.com/i6NkxBf4KP — Kerry Spencer (@Swilua) December 5, 2017
People tweeted back to Kerry saying her son was ‘mispronouncing’ the word. Kerry responded back acknowledging his sign wasn’t perfect, but it is the sign he makes when he needed help.
Feb 14 Charles River Laboratories International Inc
* Charles River Laboratories announces fourth-quarter and full-year 2016 results from continuing operations and provides 2017 guidance
* Q4 non-GAAP earnings per share $1.21
* Q4 GAAP earnings per share $0.93
* Q4 revenue $466.8 million versus I/B/E/S view $441.6 million
* Q4 earnings per share view $1.11 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Charles River Laboratories International Inc - Sees FY revenue growth from continuing operations between 7.5% - 9.0%
* Charles River Laboratories International Inc - Sees FY GAAP EPS estimate from continuing operations between $4.33-$4.43
* Sees 2017 revenue growth, organic 7.0% - 8.5%
* Charles River Laboratories International Inc - sees FY non-GAAP EPS estimate from continuing operations between $5.00 - $5.10
* FY2017 earnings per share view $5.05, revenue view $1.83 billion -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Grain futures were mixed Monday on the Chicago Board of Trade.
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Wheat for Sept. rose 1.75 cents at 4.41 bushel; Sept. corn was up 2 cents at 3.6275 bushel; Sept. oats was off 2.50 cents at $2.6150 a bushel; while Aug. soybeans declined 10 cents at $9.2550 a bushel.
Beef mixed and pork was lower on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Aug. live cattle was off .67 cent at $1.0905 a pound; Aug. feeder cattle rose .53 cent at $1.4230 a pound; while Aug. lean hogs fell .20 cent at $.8445 a pound.
Majesty have released a new episode of their YouTube talk format, Metal Lounge. On this special "on the road" edition, the band talks with their friends in Battle Beast about life on tour and more.
Majesty released their new album, Rebels, on March 3rd. Recorded in the band's own studio and refined by the mixing and mastering of Frederik Nordsträm in the Studio Fredman, Rebels is the fundament for "Majesty 2.0".
Tracklisting:
“Path To Freedom”
“Die Like Kings”
“Rebels Of Our Time”
“Yolo Hm”
“The Final War”
“Across The Lightning”
“Not Available”
“Iron Hill”
“Heroes In The Night”
“Running For Salvation”
“Fighting Till The End”
"Rebels Of Our Time” video:
“Die Like Kings” lyric video:
A large crowd of friends, family and patients attended a reception on Friday at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Union City, to honor Dr. Robert Young.
Dr. Young recently announced his retirement from a practice that spanned 50 years in the community.
During the reception, Micheal Viar, the Director of Regional Operations in West Tennessee, presented Dr. Young with a gift of appreciation.
Former Baptist Hospital CEO Derick Ziegler, who now serves as the Vice President of Hospital and Affiliated Integration, said Dr. Young had a special bond with his patients and the community.
The American Red Cross is teaming up with South Georgia counties' emergency management agencies in preparation for severe weather.
Here is today's weather in Louth, courtesy of Met Éireann.
While it is currently bright in many parts of Louth this morning, cloud and rain is forecast for most of the day in Louth.
There will be outbreaks of rain throughout the day, with a risk of thundery downpours, especially this afternoon and evening.
Temperatures will reach 16 – 19 degrees Celsius in mostly moderate southerly winds.
Tonight, any remaining outbreaks of rain will clear eastwards, and it will become largely dry overnight under clearing skies.
A few mist and fog patches may form in the mainly light westerly breezes.
Temperatures will drop to lows of 9 to 11 degrees Celsius.
The solar UV index for today is moderate.
Roxxxy the sex robot is believed to be the world's first
Sex robots are now so lifelike that some bereaved husbands are ordering their own dolls designed to look like their dead wives.
The devices are now being hailed as the best thing to help lonely men grieve as they have become so customisable they can be designed to look identical to their deceased partners.
Douglas Hines, an engineer at True Companions, said there is more than meets the eye behind those who order sex dolls.
And he believes most people who purchase a robotic companion do so for the social aspect, rather than the physical side.
Several physician groups announced their support today for the March for Science and its "nonpartisan call for the appreciation of scientific evidence, education, and investment."
A total of 23 organizations -- including the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American College of Physicians, and the American Society of Clinical Oncology -- said it's "critical that we protect federal investment in our health," expressing their support for the NIH, CDC, and AHRQ.
"Every day, physicians make the best patient-care decisions they can by relying on science-based tools," the groups wrote in a press release. "Clinicians prevent disease by administering immunizations, and they manage disease by providing therapies that have been thoroughly and scientifically vetted for optimal outcomes. This science-based care saves lives, decreases human suffering, and reduces unnecessary costs."
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Smith was traded to the Seahawks on Monday.
The Browns opted to ship Smith to the pacific northwest for a conditional 2020 seventh-round pick in return. Smith, 24, has appeared in just 13 combined games for the Eagles and Browns since entering the league back in 2016.
Roanoke (WSLS10)– People are kicking off a new work week and the start of 2017 with some big New Year’s Resolutions. Getting in shape is one of the most popular goals and January 2 is National Personal Trainer Awareness Day.
Trainers can play a major role in helping you reach your fitness and health goals. Cal Buck, the Wellness Director at the Kirk Family YMCA, says in order to be successful with your workout goals– you need to understand what you want to achieve and why you are there.
“What’s your motivation and what is your goal,” he asks. “With New Year’s Resolutions, sometimes people aren’t sure exactly why they’re here. They know they should be here but they don’t know why they’re here.”
Here are some workouts you can try at home or take with you to the gym as you start your new year’s resolutions:
Throughout the month of January, the YMCA is lifting the joining fees– a savings of up to $50 or more depending on your membership plan.
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In January, the Alabama Legislature was mandated by a court order to redraw 12 districts in the state. The Judges ruled, these districts were unconstitutional, because they relied too heavily on race.
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Hey, Nutella lovers: the world’s first and only Nutella Cafe turns one tomorrow, and you’re invited along to celebrate.
In honor of its first anniversary, the Nutella Cafe (189 N. Michigan Ave.) will give away 12-ounce cups of Lavazza coffee (free with any food purchase) from now through Friday, May 1.
Between 7 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. Thursday, swing by the cafe for free samples of popular menu items, including an apple hand pie, Nutella croissant, steel-cut oats and Nutella gelato.
Freebies are available while supplies last.
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Pieter Doorewaard and Philip Schutte made a brief appearance on Monday but the matter was postponed as an Afrikaans interpreter was unavailable.
JOHANNESBURG - The trial of two men accused of murdering a 16-year-old boy in Coligny is expected to continue in the North West High Court in Mahikeng on Tuesday morning.
Pieter Doorewaard and Philip Schutte made a brief appearance on Monday but the matter was postponed as an Afrikaans interpreter was unavailable.
The pair are accused to pushing Matlhomola Moshoeu off their bakkie after he allegedly stole sunflower from a farm they worked in last year.
They've refuted these claims and say Moshoeu jumped out the vehicle while they were taking him to the local police station.
The National Prosecuting Authority's Frank Lesenyego said: “Interpreting is part of the court proceedings so we then had to postpone for the Afrikaans interpreter [to be able to come in]. They are still out on bail of R5,000 each so they will have to come in. The court will resume at 10 am.”
Kamal Haasan to resume ‘Sabaash Naidu’ shoot
Chennai (IANS): Actor-filmmaker Kamal Haasan will finally resume shooting for upcoming trilingual comedy “Sabaash Naidu” from later this month after being out of action for nearly six months due to a leg injury.
In July 2016, Haasan fractured his leg after he slipped and fell from the stairs of his office here.
“From the third week of January, he plans to resume shooting. He has just returned from London where he had undergone medical checkup with an orthopedic. He’s fit to start shooting, and the next schedule will take place in Hyderabad,” a source from the film’s unit told IANS.
“Sabaash Naidu”, a spin-off on Haasan’s Balram Naidu character from “Dasavatharam”, is being simultaneously shot in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi.
The film also stars Ramya Krishnan, Shruti Haasan and Brahmanandam.
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. — It wasn’t the Easter bunny that startled a South Carolina homeowner and his family. It wasn’t even a burglar.
The Post and Courier of Charleston reports Susie and Steve Polston were worried that someone was trying to get into their home on Sunday. Instead, Polston’s 16-year-old son found the intruder: a nine-foot alligator crawling on their second-story porch.
The family says the alligator climbed a back stairwell to the porch, crunched through the aluminum screen door and nestled between a sofa and a swinging bench.
State law requires a nuisance-trapped alligator to be killed, but the family didn’t want that. The other choice was to wait it out, but the alligator was eventually euthanized.
Last year, an alligator rang a doorbell, while another fell asleep on a porch.
MILAN, April 13 Italian former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi finalised his troubled sale of soccer club AC Milan to a Chinese-led consortium on Thursday, a 740-million-euro ($788 million) deal that tightens China's grip on the game in Italy.
The deal, the biggest Chinese investment in a European club, follows retail giant Suning Commerce Group's purchase of Milan rival Internazionale FC last year.
A Chinese firm also underwrites the media rights to the top league, Serie A.
In a statement, Berlusconi's family holding Fininvest said it had sold its entire 99.93 percent stake in the club to Luxembourg-based Rossoneri Sport Investment Lux, the company that replaced the original Chinese bid vehicle. (Reporting by Elvira Pollina, editing by Silvia Aloisi and Crispian Balmer)
Filmmaker Kundan Shah, director of the cult black comedy “Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro” and the romantic drama “Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa”, died here early on Saturday, a family member said. He was 69.
“He died in his sleep early in the morning,” a Shah relative told IANS.
According to writer-actor-filmmaker Satish Kaushik, who wrote dialogues for “Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro” and acted in it, Shah suffered a cardiac arrest.
Shah, who also gave the industry some much-loved television shows like “Nukkad” and “Wagle Ki Duniya”, would have turned 70 on October 19.
Car loans are usually 3 to 5 year loans. When making a choice be sure to look at different parameters of loan apart from interest rate.
No sibling rivalry here. Francisco, Patrick Jessie, Therese, Melissa, Nino and Lance started Ho Ngohiong in the family's garage.
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The World Innovation Summit for Health recently contributed its research on Investing in Health to the third Health Innovation Week, held in Mexico City on March 29 - 30. Health Innovation Week is organized annually by the Mexican Association of Pharmaceutical Research Industries and is intended to promote a broader discussion of health issues. The topic of this year's event was the role of health innovation to promote growth.
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ITF Ranking: Quadre breaks into world’s top 300
Just as it had been predicted, Oyinlomo Quadre became the first Nigerian in recent times to be ranked in top 300 in the world after the International Tennis Federation (ITF) released the latest ranking for junior girls across the globe. As one of the biggest movers in the latest ranking, Quadre who was rated 372 […] The post ITF Ranking: Quadre breaks into world’s top 300 appeared first on The Nation Nigeria... Read Full Story
Aerial image of damage to the Flamingo Visitor Center after Hurricane Irma. National Park Service
Jon Rahm employed an orthodox approach for the 18th hole of the PGA Championship on Sunday, and it worked.
Rahm was faced with a difficult shot, as his ball landed right next to the creek on the par-4 hole. There wasn’t really enough room for him to stand and swing like he normally would, so he took his right hand and just swung the club backwards to make contact with the ball instead.
While it looked like a lackadaisical decision at first glance, he seemed to pull it off, especially considering his back was to the hole.
A Kenmore man found sleeping behind the wheel in a 7-Eleven parking lot on Sunday afternoon was charged with aggravated driving while intoxicated, Kenmore police said.
Officers found Julio Gomezvargas, 48, asleep with the engine running shortly after 4 p.m. in the convenience store lot on Elmwood Avenue between Mang Avenue and Victoria Boulevard, police said.
Gomezvargas failed several field sobriety tests and registered a blood-alcohol content of 0.25 percent, police said.
Patty Mills discusses the San Antonio Spurs win against the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 2.
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BOSTON (NEWS10) – Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren is leading an effort to make sure vendors with marijuana businesses don’t have their banking services taken away.
As more marijuana shops take root in states that have legalized the drug, they’re struggling with a lack of access to routine banking services other businesses take for granted.
The Democratic Senator says helping them move away from a cash-only model also will help ensure they’re paying their taxes.
Josephine Baker led a remarkable life, amply transcribed and pictured in a thick new graphic biography. Writer Jose-Luis Bocquet is guilty of an anachronism or two in the dialogue but renders an accurate impression of Baker as an indomitable force of nature. Born into the shantytown poverty of St. Louis, Baker (1906-1975) was an African American performer who became the toast of Paris in the 1920s and ’30s: a time when the city was the world’s cultural capital and a relatively tolerant refuge for a woman stung by American racism. Included is a detailed timeline that tries to sort fact from legend. Bocquet affirms that Baker spied for the Free French during World War II, knew just about every famous Frenchman and adopted children from a rainbow of backgrounds. Illustrator Catel Muller mirrors Harlem Renaissance imagery with her fluid, bold black-and-white frames.
An outbreak of blue-green algae will keep Diamond Valley Lake closed until at least Friday, July 6.
The algal bloom has turned the water green and is releasing cyanotoxins, which in high concentrations can be harmful to humans and animals, especially when ingested.
“Cyanotoxin levels continue to improve, however in part of the lake they remain above levels we would like to see to reopen the lake to recreation,” Metropolitan Water District spokeswoman Rebecca Kimitch wrote in a message Tuesday, July 3.
All lake recreation has been suspended since June 21 by the MWD, which operates the massive drinking water reservoir near Hemet.
Water district officials said there is no threat to the drinking water stored in the reservoir.
The annual Lilac Festival is underway and Vic McCarty and Photojournalist Wyatt VanDuinen spoke with Tim Hygh to learn what you can see on the island.
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The Atascadero City Council approved a Draft Resolution at their meeting last night placing sewer service charges on property tax rolls. They also approved assessments for Apple Valley, De Anza Estates, Woodridge, the Downtown Parking and Business Improvement Area and the Atascadero Tourism Business Improvement District.
Credit : NASA The moon was a focal point for NASA in 2017, whether it was blocking out the sun during one of the most-viewed events in U.S. history, or reinvigorating the agency's human space exploration plans. But the moon has always been a focus of humanity's imagination.
This false-color image composed of 15 images taken through three color filters by NASA's Galileo spacecraft, as it passed through the Earth-moon system on Dec. 8, 1992. When this view was obtained, the spacecraft was 262,000 miles, or 425,000 kilometers, from the moon and 43,000 miles (69,000 kilometers) from Earth.
The false-color processing used to create this lunar image is helpful for interpreting the surface soil composition.
Areas appearing red generally correspond to the lunar highlands, while blue to orange shades indicate the ancient volcanic lava flow of a mare, or lunar sea.
Bluer mare areas contain more titanium than do the orange regions.
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Police say a Cape Girardeau man faces assault charges after putting a woman in a chokehold hard enough to bruise her throat. A probable Cause Statement says Police went to 33 year old Christopher Ford’s residence in the 1800 block of Dumais Drive shortly before 2 p.m. June 12 to reports of domestic assault. He told officers that he and the victim had been in a verbal altercation that had escalated into physical violence. The victim told officers that he assaulted her when she tried to keep him from entering the residence. She said Ford put her in a chokehold, and officers saw bruising around her throat and on her right bicep, as well as a small cut on her arm. He was charged with second-degree domestic assault. And issued a $4,000 cash bond with the condition he have no contact with the victim. For more information visit the Southeast Missourian.
The price of iron ore falls 5% to a near six-month low, slammed by a decline in Chinese steel prices and concern about a supply glut.
Benchmark Australian ore for immediate delivery into China was down $3.10 to $61.50/metric ton, Financial Times reports, and has slumped by a third since hitting $94.50 two months ago, as steel production in China has continued to rise.
“We maintain a bearish view on iron ore,” Citigroup analysts say, expecting prices to remain weak as an additional 70M-75M metric tons of supply from Australia, Brazil and India hits the market and demand growth in China slows.
In premarket trade: BHP -2% , RIO -1.3% , VALE -2.8% , CLF -2% .
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Looks like congratulations is in order for Juicy J and his wife, Regina Perera. The rapper announced on social media his wife gave birth and he is so happy. According to XXL, this is the couple’s first child.
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My Daughter has arrived! 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿 — juicy j (@therealjuicyj) February 2, 2018
On Instagram he showed off his baby girl and said, “Baby Girl what a blessing you are✨✨ @kamaihouston.”
The two announced a couple months ago what they would name their daughter in a beautiful maternity photo. Besides being a new father he is also working on new music. We are so happy for this couple!
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Paris Junior High helps those in need with Toy Drive.
Students and staff at Paris Junior High got into the spirit of giving with a toy drive sponsored by the IMPACT Class and Brothers Unlimited. The toys will benefit the Lamar County Head Start Christmas Store.
FORT RILEY, Kan. (AP) – Fort Riley officials are hopeful a $37 million program to conserve energy will save the Army post $92 million during the next 22 years.
The Topeka Capital-Journal reports construction began Tuesday as part of 15 energy conservation measures for the fort’s 280 buildings.
Michael Witmer, with the fort’s public works department, says the plan is to reduce energy usage by 25 percent by 2025.
The project will be funded over the 22 years by a third party and doesn’t require taxpayer dollars. The money from the energy savings will help pay the contractor back for its capital investment and their operations.
The project includes expanding and upgrading central plants and energy management controls; performing heating, ventilation and air conditioning work; lighting upgrades; and improving boiler and water conservation measures.
Publicist Jo Milloy later released a statement saying “the time now feels right to explore some incredible new opportunities together.”
Photos released Friday showed a meeting of Victoria “Posh Spice” Beckham, Melanie “Sporty Spice” Chisholm, Emma “Baby Spice” Bunton, Melanie “Scary Spice” Brown and Geri “Ginger Spice” Horner.
LONDON—The Spice Girls have confirmed plans to work together for the first time in six years, though details of the projects remain undisclosed.
It said new projects would “embrace the original essence of the Spice Girls, while reinforcing our message of female empowerment for future generations.”
The Sun newspaper says projects could include a TV talent show, though it said Saturday a live tour isn’t planned.
The Spice Girls were a 1990s phenomenon, and last reunited at the 2012 London Olympics.
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Buffalo Police are investigating a shooting incident that happened at about 5:15 Wednesday evening at Clinton Street and Fillmore Avenue.
A male victim was transported to Mercy Hospital in South Buffalo in a private vehicle.
OXON HILL, Md. (AP) — The dramatic final rounds of the Scripps National Spelling Bee are set to begin.
Forty-one spellers advanced to Thursday’s finals out of a field of 516 — by far the largest in the 93-year history of the competition. Scripps started a wild-card program this year that created a path to nationals for spellers who didn’t win their regional bees, and some of the finalists got to the bee that way.
The past 13 champions and 18 of the last 22 have been Indian-American, and that trend could easily continue. Most of the consensus favorites in this year’s bee have Indian heritage.
“Kid Rock” may not be allowed to appear on the ballot for U.S. Senate in Michigan, Nathan Gonzales reports.
Instead, Robert Ritchie would probably have to use his real name and not his stage name.
May 3 People.cn Co Ltd :
* Says co plans to invest 25.5 million yuan to set up an Internet health information service JV with PICC Health Insurance Co Ltd
* Says JV will be capitalized at 50 million yuan and co will hold a 51 percent stake in it
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A five-alarm fire burned through a row of stores in the Fordham section of the Bronx early Tuesday.The fire broke out on East 194th Street just after 5:30 a.m. The FDNY said 250 firefighters with 50 pieces of equipment responded to the scene to fight the massive blaze.Aerial ladders helped knock down a lot of the visible flames around 6:15 a.m. The fire was finally brought under control hours later.The fire destroyed seven businesses, including a laundromat, pizza shop, Chinese food restaurant and a barbershop, among others. A neighboring grocery store was saved by firefighters."The success here today is that we have no injuries," FDNY Chief of Department James Leonard said. "The bad news is he have a total loss of the building and seven businesses have lost their building, with all the associated people losing their jobs."Firefighters are still working to determine in which business the fire started, and also what caused the fire.----------
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WVEC) -- How hot has this summer been so far?
Hot enough to literally turn one Newport News man's car into an oven!
Joseph B. B. Quinn said he recently moved from Connecticut to Virginia, and while he was unpacking he decided to take advantage of the heat.
Quinn said it was about 92 to 93 degrees outside, and the inside of his car reached about 105 degrees. Placing a baking sheet on his dashboard and leaving it In the direct sunlight, he baked a dozen chocolate chip cookies for two hours.
Quinn posted photos of his dashboard dessert on Facebook two weeks ago, and they've been shared more than 54,000 times since!
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Tim Kolling and Torey Berndt join the show to discuss the new restaurant in town, Topeka Pizza.
Dawn Hammatt from the Eisenhower Library joins the show to talk about all of the changes going on at the center and the modern look they are giving the building.
Local jazz band The Jasper Shrake Quartet performs live in studio!
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About Dementia Cafe Benfleet
The Dementia Cafe provides information about living with dementia and other services available locally in an informal and comfortable environment. A Dementia Cafe is also a place to relax, socialise and meet other people with dementia and their carers.
Trey Gowdy tells Fox's Chris Wallace that "executive branch investigations have more credibility" than "congressional investigations that are run by guys running for the Senate in California who has never met a camera that they didn't fall in love with."
Catch a sneak peak at the CW56’s all new show, CHARMED airing Sunday’s this fall!
Vatican City has issued a stamp sheet on 16th April 2017 on the occasion of Birth day of Pope Benedict.Designed by the artist Daniela Longo, the sheet features a drawing of Pope Francis and Pope Benedict embracing, while the actual stamps show the retired pope praying his rosary.
The stamps feature close-ups of their faces and symbols associated with them. For St. Peter, a rooster as a reminder of his denying Jesus before it crowed twice, but also two keys recalling Jesus’ words to St. Peter, “I will give you the keys to the kingdom of heaven.” For St. Paul, the stamp shows the traditional symbols associated with him — the book and the sword.
Mother Accused of Trying to Murder Baby
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — A mother is charged with Attempted Murder after Deputies say she physically assaulted her five month old daughter.
According to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department, 20 year old Jacklyn Sellers hit the girl, choked her, and threw her against the wall.
A family member was able to get the baby away and call police.
Deputies say sellers then grabbed a knife and injured herself.
they were taken to an area hospital. The baby suffered serious injuries and remains in hospital care.
Sellers has been booked into the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center.
DUBUQUE, Iowa — A 20-year-old man has pleaded not guilty to charges that he drove onto and damaged the Iowa baseball field made famous by the 1989 “Field of Dreams” movie.
The Telegraph Herald reports that Austin Pape, of Dyersville, entered a written plea before his arraignment scheduled for Monday in Dubuque. Investigators say Pape has acknowledged driving onto the field Jan. 22, and his attorney has said Pape will work with prosecutors on a resolution.
Court records say the owner estimated the damage at more than $5,500. The vehicle left deep gashes in the field and damaged sprinklers.
The field sits 2 miles (3 kilometres) outside Dyersville — 142 miles (228 kilometres) northeast of Des Moines. Thousands of people visit the property, running around the bases and walking to the surrounding cornfields.
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Information from: Telegraph Herald, http://www.thonline.com
Healdsburg’s Shed is inviting local ranchers and harvesters to get out of the cold and rain and kick up their heels for the Farmers and Friends Movie Night , featuring a double bill of agricultural documentaries. First up is Unbroken Ground, which explores four ways to change our relationship with the earth. Next is Changing Season, a look at the famed Masumoto Family Farm, in which a father and daughter work to keep the farm afloat in transitional times. See the films and sip on fermented drinks on Wednesday, Feb. 22, at Healdsburg Shed, 25 North St., Healdsburg. 6:30pm. Free for farmers, $5 for friends. 707.431.7433.
VAUGHAN, Ont. — Recipe Unlimited Corporation will eliminate plastic straws from its 19 restaurant brands including Swiss Chalet, Harvey’s, Kelsey’s and East Side Mario’s.
The restaurant giant formerly known as Cara Operations will start phasing out its plastic straws in August.
Recipe Unlimited says it will dump plastic straws because of their impact on the environment and wildlife and the company’s commitment to recyclable materials.
It hopes to offer paper straws in all of its restaurants by the end of March 2019.
The compostable and biodegradable straws will automatically be provided with drink orders at the brand’s quick serve restaurants, including New York Fries and St-Hubert.
Patrons will have to request paper straws to receive one at its full-service restaurants like the Pickle Barrel and Milestones.
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OKLAHOMA CITY — The FBI has arrested a 23-year-old man who authorities say attempted to detonate what he believed was an explosives-laden van outside an Oklahoma bank.
Officials say Jerry Drake Varnell of Sayre, Oklahoma, was arrested Saturday in connection with a plot to detonate a vehicle bomb in Oklahoma City.
A federal complaint says the FBI learned in December that Varnell wanted to blow up a building and that an undercover FBI agent posed as someone who could help. Officials say Varnell initially wanted to blow up the Federal Reserve Building in Washington, D.C., with a device similar to one used in the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing.
Varnell is scheduled to appear in federal court Monday afternoon on a charge of attempting to use explosives to destroy a building in interstate commerce.
May 3 Australian shares are seen opening slightly lower on Wednesday with investors awaiting the conclusion of a two-day U.S. Federal Reserve policy meeting. While the Fed is expected to hold interest rates steady, as it pauses to parse more economic data, it may hint it is on track for an increase in June. The local share price index futures fell 4 points to 5,930, a 20.4-point discount to the underlying S&P/ASX 200 index close. The benchmark fell 0.1 percent on Tuesday. New Zealand's benchmark S&P/NZX 50 index fell 0.13 percent, or 9.39 points, to 7,413.10 at 2233 GMT. For a summary of overnight action across global markets, double click on For a digest of the day's business stories in Australian newspapers, double click on (Reporting by Rushil Dutta in Bengaluru; editing by Diane Craft)
The NBA season might have just concluded, but that doesn't stop Vegas from updating its odds of teams claiming the 2017-2018 NBA championship. To the surprise of no one, the Golden State Warriors are odds on favorites to repeat as champions, followed by the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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LITTLE ROCK (AP) --A former U.S. senator who defended an impeached president and a former U.S. representative who helped draft articles of impeachment against another president are among the notable Arkansans who died during 2016.
Former governor and Sen. Dale Bumpers died New Year's Day at age 90 and former U.S. Rep. Ray Thornton died April 13 at age 87.
Bumpers defended then-President Bill Clinton, who was on trial in the U.S. Senate after being impeached by the House while Thornton was a member of the House Judiciary Committee and helped draft articles of impeachment against then-President Richard Nixon, who later resigned.
Other notable Arkansans who died during the year include former state Supreme Court Chief Justice Jim Hannah, former justices Donald Corbin and Bradley Jesson and former state House Speaker Hayes McClerkin.
The driver of a vehicle that crashed into a utility pole on Collins Street Saturday night has died, Deputy Police Chief Brian Foley wrote in a social media message.
The person, who was alone in the car, was taken to St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center and pronounced dead a short time later.
Video of the scene indicated that speed was a factor in the crash, Foley said.
Hartford police are investigating.
Check back for updates.
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is again railing against the news media, calling them a “stain on America.”
In a tweet Sunday, Trump blasts the lack of attention over what he describes as “false and defamatory stories” by the “Fake News Media.”
“They are out of control – correct reporting means nothing to them. Major lies written, then forced to be withdrawn after they are exposed…a stain on America!” Trump writes.
Over the past two weeks, ABC News and CNN have had to issue corrections and clarifications on stories that initially had been damaging to the president but didn’t live up to scrutiny. And on Saturday, Trump demanded and received an apology from a Washington Post reporter over a photo of Trump’s Florida rally on Friday that made it look sparsely attended.
Patrick D. McCoy, 78
Patrick D. McCoy, who practiced law for 31 years, died Sept. 30, 2017. He was 78.
His career was spent in private practice and at Legal Services of Eastern Michigan. He also was a patternmaker for 30 years at General Motors.
Mr. McCoy earned his law degree from Thomas M. Cooley Law School.
John L. McNamara, 79
John L. McNamara, an attorney for more than 30 years, died Sept. 21, 2017. He was 79.
He worked at the law firm of O’Connor, McNamara and O’Keeffe, which later became McNamara, O’Keeffe and Sykes. During his career, he also served as the attorney for the City of Ionia and for many of the surrounding communities in Ionia County.
He was a member of several community organizations and the Ionia-Montcalm County Bar Association, and was a 50-year member of the State Bar of Michigan.
Mr. McNamara earned his law degree from the University of Michigan in 1963.
BERN, Switzerland--The Swiss National Bank on Thursday left its key deposit rate unchanged at -0.75%, as the central bank continues to battle a strong Swiss franc which has weakened consumer prices and poses a threat to the country's export-dependent economy.
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The central bank also reiterated its longstanding assessment that the Swiss franc is "significantly overvalued" and that it will intervene in currency markets as needed. The decisions on rates and currencies were widely expected by economists.
The SNB has for many years warned that the franc is too strong. It tends to strengthen in times of global economic and political unrest as global investors pile into safe Swiss assets and Swiss residents keep their money at home.
The euro weakened slightly against the franc after Thursday's decision, falling 0.1% to 1.0881 francs.
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GOP tax bill includes small income tax rate cut
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — House Republicans are proposing a modest income tax rate cut as part of their effort to sync Minnesota's tax code with federal breaks.
The proposal released over the weekend is drastically different from Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton's plan. The GOP's plan would also increase the standard deduction $13,000 to $14,000 from and protect property tax deductions.
But a small reduction to income tax rates was the marquee item. It would reduce taxes on the second income bracket from 7.05 percent to 6.75 percent by 2020.
Conforming Minnesota's taxes to the recent federal tax overhaul is the central issue of the legislative session. Failure to do so could pit many taxpayers with incidental tax hikes and mean a logistical nightmare when filing taxes next year.
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What will it mean for Turkey?
Supporters of the changes say it will give strong and stable government and help Turkey face up against terrorism, chaos in neighbouring Syria and internal threats. Opponents believe it may be the end of Turkish democracy as there are insufficient checks on the president’s power. Both sides agree it will shift power away from parliament concentrate it in the hands of the president.
When do the changes come into effect?
Most of the changes will come into effect when the next presidential term begins in 2019. Others will start whenever there is a parliamentary election, which will probably be at the same time. Mr Erdoğan seems likely to win a 2019 election and could in theory stay in office until 2029.
McNichols gained 12 yards on his two rushes and failed to secure his only target during Friday's 23-12 preseason loss to the Bengals.
The promising rookie didn't get a chance for much action after Doug Martin, Charles Sims, Jacquizz Rodgers and Peyton Barber combined for 19 rushes ahead of him. However, he did gain all but one of his yards on an impressive 11-yard run in the fourth quarter, and is likely to see a bump up in reps during next Thursday's clash against the Jaguars.
U21: Pezzella replaces Murru
By Football Italia staff
Cagliari full-back Nicola Murru has pulled out of the Italy Under-21 squad for the European Championship, so Giuseppe Pezzella of Palermo comes in.
The Azzurrini are due to open their tournament in Poland on Sunday evening against Denmark.
They are in the same group as Germany and the Czech Republic.
Today Murru pulled out of the competition due to an injury, so he will be replaced by Palermo’s Pezzella.
Staggering as it is, it comes as no surprise that of the 17 000 properties owned by the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, only 4 000 are officially documented on its books.
A report, commissioned by mayor Athol Trollip three months ago, has implicated several officials in an alleged property leasing scam which fleeced the metro out of millions of rand.
The report followed a presentation by the corporate services division which outlined thousands of leases of municipal property which were unaccounted for.
According to the report, the 17 000 properties include any land owned by the municipality, RDP homes that have not yet been transferred to the rightful owners as well as commercial and residential properties across the Bay.
While the scale of the leasing mess is indeed shocking, it was perhaps to be expected.
In April, this newspaper reported that the municipality’s lease management system was in such a shambles that about 80% of all contracts had expired.
Scotty ATL gives fans his Valentine’s Day themed project ‘Who Shot Cupid‘. Produced almost entirely by Drumma Boy. Featuring guest appearances by Carlon Syl, Que, Young Greatness, Kissie Lee, Dun Deal, KE On The Track, and more.
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Judge rules David Mueller failed to prove Taylor Swift personally set out to have him fired after 2013 photo opportunity
A judge on Friday threw out a Denver radio host's case against Taylor Swift in a trial that delved into their duelling lawsuits over whether he groped her during a backstage meet-and-greet and whether she and her team ruined his career.
US District Judge William Martinez determined that the pop star could not be held liable because David Mueller failed to prove that she personally set out to have him fired after the 2013 photo op. His identical allegations against Swift's mother and her radio liaison will go to jurors for a verdict.
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Sarah is out at Life Time Athletic in Roseville, 1435 E Roseville Pkwy, Roseville, CA 95661, learning all about safety in the pool. Manager Elise Grice says they offer swim lessons to four month olds and up. Their eldest student is in her 80s!
Swim Safety Tips
The 25:10 rule: If a child cannot swim 25 meters continuously without assistance, make sure an adult is within 10 feet at all times
Importance of establishing 1:3 swim ratio: 1 adult swimmer per 3 non-swimmers
Children need to be taught basic safety principles
Maintain visual contact. A lifeguard is no substitute for maintaining visual contact
Take breaks at least every two hours.
“Penny Pile Up” at Medilodge of Clare Raises over $200
Medilodge of Clare held a “Penny Pile Up” to raise funds to take residents on exciting outings, like the Wild Pumpkin in Beaverton, and to build the Resident Christmas Fund. After a week of staff and families piling pennies into the jars of staff members they would like to see “win”, they closed the donations and had a winner.
Unfortunately, Neali Staley, Admissions and Marketing Director was the winner/loser, and as our big winner/loser she had to take the ice bucket challenge and let Kelsey Bacon, Activities Director, dump 5 gallons of ice water over her head. The event raised over $200.
David Novak, oGoLead.com founder and former Yum Brands CEO, provides insight to what it will take for Chipotle Mexican Grill to rebound.
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) – A man pointed a gun at a crowd of people and threatened them in Decatur, police say.
A sworn statement from police says it happened Sunday afternoon in the 1200 block of North Church Street, where a crowd of about 20 people stood arguing with each other. Officers say Maurice Johnson, 20, pulled out a dark-colored long gun and pointed it at people on the west side of the street.
Police say Johnson claimed he would “put on a show and start shooting people in the head”.
Officers report hearing from people at the scene that Johnson threw the gun into high weeds on North Church Street. A K-9 search found the gun, which police identified as a Harrington & Richards .410 shotgun. They say someone removed the stock from the gun and sawed off the barrel to the fore grip.
Johnson has a felony conviction for aggravated robbery on his record in Macon County.
His bond is set at $100,000. He is behind bars in the Macon County Jail.
Washington DC, Hollywood actor Miles Teller will star alongside superstar Tom Cruise in the upcoming action flick ‘Top Gun 2‘. Tom Cruise will reprise the role of Maverick from his 1986 film ‘Top Gun’. According to the Hollywood Reporter Teller will play the role of the son of Maverick’s friend (Goose) who dies in the first film.
It was a much sought-after role as Miles Teller beat ‘X-Men: First Class’ actor Nicholas Hoult and ‘The Expendables 3’ actor Glen Powell to bag it.
In the previous movie, Maverick blamed himself for the death of Goose (Anthony Edwards). Joseph Kosinski is directing the movie, who also happened to direct Cruise in ‘Oblivion’.
Teller has starred in gritty dramas such as ‘Thank You for Your Service’, and ‘Only the Brave’ which too were directed by Kosinski.
Teller was last seen in ‘Whiplash’.
Cheryl Fulcher has announced that she will seek re-election as District Clerk of Hopkins County. She was first elected in 2015. She is a Republican.
1:25 Straightforward Richard Sherman after Seahawks win at SF Pause
4:31 Death Cafe group allows participants to express their feelings about a subject that's often considered taboo
1:10 Frank Clark on fumble recovery, double-digit sack season for Seahawks
1:52 Bobby Wagner says Seahawks changed run fits on D to change game at SF
5:23 Gregg Bell and Dave Boling on whether Seahawks are equipped for playoff run
3:38 Pete Carroll was "in outer space" pulling Seahawks starters out early at SF
1:47 Michael Bennett thinks Seahawks are A-OK for the playoffs
2:45 Pete Carroll: Whatever Seahawks discipline for Richard Sherman would have already happened
4:04 Russell Wilson thinks Seahawks' offense 'is not that far away'
Oakland Raiders coach Jon Gruden, center left, talks with quarterback Derek Carr 4) and offensive players at the NFL football team's facility in Alameda, Calif., Tuesday, April 24, 2018.
Buhari in closed-door meeting with APC governors
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Korpisalo stopped 34 of 38 shots in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Islanders.
Making his first start since Jan. 18, the Jackets backup carried a 3-2 lead into the third period but couldn't make it stick. Korpisalo hasn't done much in his rare appearances to earn extra work in Sergei Bobrovsky's stead, but he could see a couple more starts over the next two weeks with Columbus facing two sets of back-to-back games before Valentine's Day.
 Ian Desmond hit his fourth home run of the season and rookie German Marquez pitched effectively into the sixth inning as the Colorado Rockies beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-1 on Wednesday night to snap a three-game losing streak.
Marquez (5-3) gave up one run and four hits in five-plus innings as the Rockies avoided being swept for the first time this season. Raimel Tapia went 4 for 4 and scored three times for Colorado. Jake McGee bailed the Rockies out of a bases-loaded, one-out jam in the seventh. Colorado picked up its major-league best 25th road win.
The Pirates managed just one extra-base hit and left eight men on as their season-high four-game winning streak came to an end.
Chad Kuhl (1-6) remained winless since the first week of the season. He gave up three runs in five innings and his ERA sits at 5.61 through 12 starts.
Summer Art Camp will be held at the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada June 25-29. During the week, children will join Maureen Conlin as they learn how to create unique mosaic pieces, enjoy painting, drawing, sculpting and then display their art pieces at their own art exhibition to be held June 29 at the Children's Museum. Session 1 is at capacity, but Session 2 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. has available space for children entering kindergarten through fifth grade.
To reserve a spot, call 775-884-2226. Tuition for the week is $65.
Arts for Children of Nevada, http://www.afcnv.org, will sponsor four scholarships to the art camp.
April 10 Atac Resources Ltd :
* Atac Resources Ltd. announces property earn-in agreement with Barrick Gold Corporation
* Transactions consist of a potential total investment by Barrick of approximately $63.3 million
* As per transactions, Barrick can acquire an interest in central portion of Atac's Rackla Gold Property
* Barrick will increase its shareholding in Atac from approximately 9.2% to 19.9% and will have right to maintain that interest in Atac
* As per transactions, Barrick will make an $8.3 million investment in Atac
* Flow-through placement proceeds to be used to partially fund previously announced 2017 exploration program at Osiris and Rau Projects Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Snubs
Jordan Peele: The Get Out director and writer was not nominated for his work on the acclaimed film, despite the fact that the movie was nominated for Best Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy and the film's lead star Daniel Kaluuya was recognized for Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy.
Sebastian Stan: The I, Tonya actor was not recognized for his portrayal of Tonya Harding's controversial ex-husband, Jeff Gillooly. However, his co-stars Robbie and Janney did receive nods.
Wonder Woman: Despite it being one of the highest-grossing films of 2017, Patty Jenkins's critically acclaimed film was entirely left out of the nominations.
Travel+Leisure magazine » SLC also No. 4 in attractiveness; Park City ranks as America’s favorite mountain town.
Salt Lake City is the nation's second-friendliest city and the fourth-most attractive, according to Travel+Leisure magazine. Nearby Park City is America's favorite mountain town.
The magazine included those reader rankings in year-end emails sent out this week.
Salt Lake City ranked behind only Nashville, Tenn., for friendliness, according to Travel+Leisure.
"These outdoorsy locals apparently treat visitors like family. In that spirit, the city also ranked near the top for being both kid-friendly and having a sense of adventure," it wrote.
"If you come to ski in December, though, you can see why the city also ranked at No. 3 for Christmas lights," it added. "Year-round, readers' favorite food in SLC was the burger, in part because the city has its own regional quirk: pastrami-topped wonders, like the originals found at Crown Burgers."
Beckham agreed to a minor-league deal with the Mariners on Monday, SB Nation's Chris Cotillo reports.
The former top prospect continues to prolong his pro baseball career, although at this point he is very unlikely to ever regain a significant role on a big-league club. Last year he hit .262/.313/.393 with nine home runs in 83 games with Triple-A Tacoma. He figures to once again serve as organizational infield depth for the Mariners.
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When it comes to Easter in Ukraine, there's no toss-the-Peeps-in-the-microwave ritual. In the Eastern European country, the holiday is chock-full of ancient traditions and is a ceremonial, over-the-top gathering. There, Easter eggs are referred to as psyanka and are taken to hand-painted levels that include old-school Slavic designs. As for church attire? Most people show up in traditional dress, like the vyshyvanka .
Giving a chic edge to the holiday this year was model and stylist Nadiia Shapoval . Alongside her husband and a few of her friends, she meshed her personal style and religious customs to ring in the day. For her church look, Shapoval switched out the vyshyvanka for a Yohji Yamamoto creation, while her husband opted for a white button-down. As for her trusty accessory of the day? Shapoval debuted an Easter egg basket that she accessorized with an embroidered cloth—a rushnyk —and fresh, hand-picked flowers. Here, see how the Kiev It girl celebrated Easter day in style.
The Miami Dolphins had an unwelcomed visitor arrive to minicamp on Wednesday.
A large swarm of bees was seen just casually hanging out on the fence, right near the practice field.
Those bees at practice today were no joke. (h/t @aldiazphoto) pic.twitter.com/TCRCAuSW8m — Adam Beasley (@AdamHBeasley) June 14, 2017
Head coach Adam Gase doesn’t believe his players were stung, according to Adam Beasley of the Miami Herald.
Still, Ndamukong Suh, among others, was not a fan of them being there. Here’s what he had to say about it.
“I’m not a fan of bees,” Suh said. “I’ve been around yellow jackets in Jamaica and all that stuff, so I’m not too scared of them, but yeah, I’d rather not be stung if I don’t have to be.”
Bee aware!
(KGTV)--A false report of gunfire prompted the lockdown of Travis Air Force Base Wednesday afternoon, officials said.
The Fairfield, Calif. base was temporarily placed on lockdown and the public was prevented from entering the base while the report was investigated.
Staff sergeant Nicole Leidholm previously said that the lockdown was a "real-world incident" and said that they were in the process of performing a scheduled drill when the incident occurred.
No shooter was located and the base was re-opened by 5:05 p.m.
This is a breaking news story. Stay with 10News for more information as it becomes available.
Sandy Coronilla is a KGTV digital producer. Follow her @10NewsSandy
At the start of hurricane season, Levees.org is releasing its latest Myth Buster in a new video.
The Myth Buster video aims to dispel a stubborn myth - that local people in New Orleans are responsible for the levee failures during Hurricane Katrina.
FACT: Levee maintenance by local people had nothing to do with the levee failures in New Orleans thirteen years ago.
The Army Corps of Engineers has testified before Congress that the pre-Katrina levee boards received grades of "outstanding" for their levee maintenance for over 50 years.
In the post Katrina confusion, the levee boards were punished and then reorganized.
Levees.org discovered in a FOIA request that - for the past decade - the Army Corps gave the new Levee Authorities grades of "minimally acceptable" for their levee maintenance inspections every year.
Bottom line: Levees and floodwalls failed during Katrina due to design errors by the federal Army Corps. Not bad levee maintenance by local people.
UPDATE: Missing teen mother Laneijah Durham turned her baby over to a relative in Palm Beach County Monday morning, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office.
The child is safe and in good health, PBSO said.
However, Laneijah's whereabouts are not known.
The Florida Department of Children and Families is assisting in the investigation.
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The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is trying to find a teen mother and her 7-month-old son.
The sheriff's office said Laneijah Durham,14, voluntarily left from a group home in Lake Park with her son Ashton and they haven't been seen since.
They were last seen shortly after midnight.
Laneijah is described as 5’08”, 115 lbs, with black hair and brown eyes and was last seen wearing a green shirt and pants. She also had a large duffel bag and baby stroller.
Because of their age, the sheriff's office is concerned for their welfare.
If you have any information please call 688-3400 or the nearest law enforcement agency.
There is still time to catch a Pateley Bridge art exhibition which celebrates a unique friendship.
Artists John Page and Patrick Smith have united for Old Friends, New Work, One Vision, which is on at Number 6 Studio Gallery in the town until Saturday.
Patrick said he met retired farmer and avid amateur painter John Page while working as a visiting lecturer back in 2001. The pair forged a deep friendship and regularly go on painting trips; at 82, John is showing no signs of slowing down.
John worked with many leading contemporary artists of the late 70s and 80s when he helped set up the now defunct Arcade Gallery in Harrogate with the late Peter Scarf, who was former head of the art and design unit at Harrogate college and also Patrick’s boss.
The exhibition is 10.30am to 4.30pm each day.
Patrick, who runs private classes in painting, printmaking and drawing, added: “This exhibition is a celebration of a very unique friendship and collaboration.”
Shkaplerov is scheduled to return to the space station in December, and has claimed scientists have collected some samples of bacteria from the stations hull which may possibly have originated from a different world, making them extraterrestrial.
“It turns out that somehow these swabs reveal bacteria that were absent during the launch of the ISS module,” he said. “That is, they have come from outer space and settled along the external surface.” “They are being studied so far and it seems that they pose no danger.”
While the comments are sensational in relation to what it could mean for our search for extraterrestrial life, it is still very possible – and likely – that the bacteria did originate from Earth.
The phenomenon known as ‘ionosphere lift’ could be the explanation that would debunk his theory.
More tests, and hopefully more answers.
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Sybil Key Wingert passed away Friday, Feb. 10, 2017, at her daughter’s residence in Orange Park, Florida, surrounded by family after a brief battle with cancer.
Sybil was born June 27, 1941, in Key West to Fredrick and Florence Key.
She is preceded in death by her parents, brothers Donald “Jake”, Carroll and grandson F...
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One of this year's biggest hits just got remixed by Justin Bieber and he sings in Spanish.
It's almost impossible not to dance to Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee's "Despacito." It has an infectious beat and the lyrics couldn't be sexier. The original version of "Despacito" is currently No. 44 on Billboard's Hot 100 chart.
The "Sorry" singer announced the collaboration via social media right before it's debut.
DETROIT (AP) — A Detroit-area doctor charged with performing genital mutilation on two 7-year-old girls is denying the allegations, saying it was a religious practice for families in a Muslim sect.
A lawyer for Dr. Jumana Nagarwala told a judge Monday that the doctor agrees that genital mutilation is inappropriate. Attorney Shannon Smith says Nagarwala removed mucous from two Minnesota girls in February and then handed the gauze to the family for burial.
Smith says Nagarwala is a member of the Dawoodi Bohra community, a Muslim sect concentrated mostly in India. The group has a mosque in suburban Detroit.
A judge ordered Nagarwala to jail without bond, saying she’s a threat to the public. Federal prosecutors say it’s the first time someone has been charged with violating a U.S. ban on genital mutilation.
Hassan Ali Khaire, the Prime Minister of the Federal republic of Somalia held meeting with Sudanese President General Omar Hassan Al Bashir in Addis Ababa on Tuesday.
During their meeting after IGAD summit, both sides have discussed on a range of issues, including the bilateral relations and cooperation between Somalia and Sudan.
"I met with President Al Bashir in Addis Ababa, and he reaffirmed his country's commitment to stand with Somalia," said Somali PM in a Twitter post.
He also extended an invitation to the President of Somalia Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo to pay a state visit to Sudan in the coming days.
Sudan was among the countries that supported Somalia thought the civil war, and gave scholarships to many students and trained Police officers.
Authorities say the fire started at a Morrisville home around 3:30 p.m. Sunday. Morrisville Fire Chief Matt Wiedenhaefer says strong winds spread the flames to three other homes.
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Nigel Farage took to the airwaves to hit back at the government for apparently banning President Trump from meeting him during his time in the UK next week.
Speaking on LBC, Farage said: “It’s undoubtedly true because the government hates me and thinks that I’m responsible for Brexit which they still don’t support or believe in but, you know what, given that I’ve got some good relations with the US you’d have thought I might be helpful to you.
“Clearly I’m not wanted. Nevermind.”
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EXCLUSIVE: Billy Bush has signed with UTA to try helping him reclaim his broadcast journalism career. Bush has been sidelined since NBC dropped him from Today duties last fall, after the Washington Post unearthed the infamous audiotape during last fall’s presidential campaign. The tape featured sexist boasts made by Donald Trump on a 2005 bus trip Bush took with Trump while interviewing the real estate developer/reality show host for Access Hollywood.
Trump survived the shrapnel — he dismissed the off-air banter as locker room talk — and got elected president. Bush lost his job, ostensibly for not challenging the boorish boasts as Trump objectified Bush’s co-worker.
Sources said there are no firm plans yet for Bush’s comeback vehicle. He had been repped by WME .
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government has introduced legislation that would help children in care keep their Indigenous customs and connections with family.
The bill introduces customary care to child welfare.
Customary care allows children to stay within their community under the guidance of extended family and community leaders.
There are about 11,000 children in care in Manitoba and about 90 per cent are Indigenous.
Families Minister Scott Fielding says it's a historic step towards supporting children while maintaining a cultural connection.
James Alex Fields Jr., the suspect arrested for killing a protester in Charlottesville, VA (Charlottesville Police)
A judge has denied bail for the Ohio man accused of running over protesters in Charlottesville during a white nationalist rally.
Charlottesville suspect James Alex Fields just arraigned. Bail denied for now. Known white nationalist Matthew Heimbach outside shouting. pic.twitter.com/FoJ9tHXIrp — Joel Gunter (@joelmgunter) August 14, 2017
James Alex Fields Jr., 20, allegedly drove into a crowd of people who were protesting against the racist “Unite the Right” rally in Virginia over the weekend, killing a woman and leaving several others injured.
Fields was charged with one count of murder, three counts of malicious wounding, and one count of hit and run.
His next court appearance has been scheduled for August 25.
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A Prince George’s County Police officer accused of assaulting his girlfriend has been suspended, the department announced Tuesday.
Steven Pascal was arrested earlier this month at Miami International Airport on a warrant issued in Maryland. Authorities said the 27-year-old’s girlfriend accused him of assaulting her and filed a warrant for assault and reckless endangerment with Anne Arundel County police while Pascal was on a trip to Mexico.
RELATED: 2 Maryland Police Officers Arrested In Miami
Prince George’s County Police said Pascal has been with the department for three years and is assigned to the Bureau of Patrol.
Pascal has been suspended without pay.
An investigation into the incident is ongoing.
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The Golden Globe nominations were announced this morning (Dec. 11). Jordan Peele’s now classic horror flick Get Out earned two nominations, and as far as we’re concerned the Golden Globes are canceled if it doesn’t win at least one award.
The film earned a nomination for “Best Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy” (yeah, already discussed) while its star, Daniel Kaluuya, also earned a nomination in the Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy category.
As for the former, Get Out is up against The Disaster Artist, The Greatest Showman, I, Tonya and Lady Bird.
The 75th annual Golden Globes, which will be hosted by Seth Meyers, go down on January 7. Expect plenty of Donald Trump slander, too.
‘Get Out’ is a documentary. — Jordan Peele (@JordanPeele) November 15, 2017
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PARIS A new Odoxa survey of voter intentions said centrist Emmanuel Macron would win the French presidency in a May 7 vote, but that his share of the vote would be 59 percent, down four percentage points from its previous survey.
The survey, carried out over April 26-27 and published on Friday, saw his far right rival Marine Le Pen on 41 percent, up four points compared with the previous survey on April 24-25.
The poll showed that 40 percent of supporters of the defeated first-round French presidential candidate Jean-Luc Melenchon would vote Emmanuel Macron, while half of Francois Fillon voters would do the same.
More than 40 percent of Melenchon voters plan to abstain, the poll also showed.
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Police are responding reports of an explosion near New York City’s Port Authority during Monday morning’s rush hour.
NYPD confirmed to Fox News they are investigating reports of an explosion.
“Police activity” was reported near West 42nd Street between Eighth and Ninth avenues, NYC Office of Emergency Management tweeted. Commuters are advised to expect delays.
This is a developing story; check back for updates.
JONES MILLS, Pa. — A Pennsylvania man says he used flashing dashboard lights to mimic a police speed trap — but only so he could slow down vehicles speeding past his rural home and killing deer and endangering people.
Fifty-seven-year-old Ricky McMillen tells WPXI-TV that he used the flashing lights on his car because he's been complaining about speeders for years and getting few results. What he says he has gotten is very smelly deer carcasses along the road in Donegal Township, about 50 miles southeast of Pittsburgh.
State police charged McMillen on Thursday with impersonating a public servant and displaying improper lights.
McMillen says he's been using the lights for a while and they've worked well.
McMillen has been mailed a summons to appear for a preliminary hearing Dec. 15.
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I am a grandma and a mom my grandkids are the most important thing on my life and there dad my son is going away to a federal prison for two months and for a crime he was wrongly accused of but he he is going to do his time. My grandkids really need lots of prayers for a safe return of their dad. My oldest grand daughter is taking of the hardest cause, whole her dad is away she Will be celebrating her birthday with her mom and brother and namna and little sister and no dad. So put special prayers for her.
I am taking her on her birthday and making it special for her
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DOVER, DE (AP) – The Delaware state Senate is poised to give final consideration to a “red flag” bill allowing authorities to seize guns from a person deemed by a mental health provider to be a danger to themselves or others. The measure passed the House unanimously last month and was scheduled for a Senate vote today. Under the bill, police who are alerted by a mental health provider could immediately ask a magistrate for a temporary order requiring the person to surrender any firearms or ammunition if there is probable cause that the person is dangerous. The case would then be referred to the attorney general’s office, which could petition Superior Court for an indefinite order requiring the person to give up any guns or ammunition.
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MARION COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) – Storms came rushing through parts of the Tennessee Valley.
As of 11:30 Monday night, the Dade County Emergency Management Agency had only received reports of very minimal storm damage that impacted mainly the Davis and New Home Communities.
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The weather caused power outages in Dade County that affected over 200 Georgia Power customers.
Dekalb County Emergency Management Agency received a report of one tree down.
News 12 was at the Tennessee Welcome Center off I-24 in Marion County on Monday evening when a quick down pour soaked the ground.
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Lightning could be seen, and thunder heard in the distance.
This was a second heavy rainfall to move through the area Monday afternoon.
Earlier, there was a quick burst of heavy rain and pea-sized hail before the weather returned to overcast skies.
× It’s Homecoming Weekend! Bring on the bed races at Marquette University
MILWAUKEE — It’s Homecoming Weekend at Marquette University — and what a better way to celebrate with a little bit of fun. The fun on Friday, October 6th involved bed races.
The university closed off 12th St. between Wells and Wisconsin for this buffoonery. 21 teams of alumni, students, faculty and staff put their all into it as they trucked down the pavement.
Even University President Michael Lovell had his own bed race team — and his team won the event!
The bed races are just one event of many scheduled for the weekend at Marquette University. Also on the docket — volleyball, soccer and a concert for faculty, staff, students and alumni featuring Fitz and the Tantrums.
David Rosenberg of Gluskin Sheff discusses what will likely be the toughest job for Jay Powell when he takes over as Fed Chairman.
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Turkish authorities are starting to uncover evidence about a gun attack on an Istanbul nightclub which killed 39 people on Sunday but there is no clarity yet on who was responsible, Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said.
"Some details have started emerging, but the authorities are working towards a concrete result," Yildirim told reporters, when asked about who might have been behind the attack.
"Police and security officials will share information as it becomes available during the investigation," he said.
The Congress party's candidate from the Ellis Bridge Assembly Constituency for the Gujarat Assembly elections 2017 is Vijay Dave.
Ellisbridge is one of the 182 assembly constituencies of Gujarat. It is located in Ahmedabad district. This is totally urban seat.
The constituency will have 214 polling stations. In 2012 assembly polls, the number of electors for this seat was 2,37,134.
Rakesh Shah of Indian National Congress won the seat in 2012 assembly elections with 1,06,631 votes.
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Buddhist devotees walk behind a colourful float during a procession in Kuala Lumpur to celebrate Wesak day or Buddha day festival, marking the birth of Gautama Buddha, his attaining enlightenment, and his passing away.
The market is highly competitive, but many brands have managed to set themselves apart by offering innovative and quality products, and gaining consumer trust and loyalty. Here are some of the leading food and beverage manufacturers in the US, as determined by BizVibe: Conagra Brands Inc. : Conagra Brands has a wide portfolio of brands, including Orville Redenbacher's, P.F. Chang's Home Menu, and Chef Boyardee.
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When a mother asked her 9-year-old son to clear their car’s windshield during a Chicago snowstorm on February 9, he used his own body to clean off the snow instead of a brush.
The boy, dressed in a black ski mask and winter gear, climbed on top of the hood of the car and frantically wiped away the snow from the windshield with his gloved hands.
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President Donald Trump received the perfect cure for his flyaway hairstyle. County 10 dug up this photo on Sen. John Barrasso's Twitter account.
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Washington Capitals coach Barry Trotz offered no update on Evgeny Kuznetsov after the top-line center left Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday night with an apparent left arm injury.
Kuznetsov, the NHL's leading playoff scorer, left the game just over five minutes into the first period after a crunching mid-ice check into the boards by Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Brayden McNabb. Kuznetsov fell to a knee after the hit, clutching his left hand toward his chest.
Kuznetsov left for the trainers' room at the 5:18 mark of the period and did not return. The Capitals had announced he was questionable to return with an upper-body injury.
Kuznetsov, 26, has 25 points (11 goals, 14 assists) in 20 playoff games, leading all scorers. One point behind him is linemate Alex Ovechkin, who scored his 13th goal in the Capitals' 3-2 win Wednesday that even the series against Vegas at one game apiece.
Game 3 is Saturday night at Capital One Arena in Washington.
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First Hawaiian Bank and Guam Business Magazine awarded more than $27,000 to 10 students from Guam and Saipan under the First Hawaiian Bank and Guam Business Magazine Businesswoman of the Year scholarship. Four Guam students — Amery Jane A. Madeloso, Flori-Anne Dela Cruz and Venisha R. Schunter of the University of Guam and Helen B. Garcia of Guam Community College — were awarded a total of $12,980. Six Saipan students — Andrea S. Camacho, Chrystalle Joie S. Lloren, Dionne A. Deleon Guerrero, Kelly Marie D. Maligsa, Thomas Gregory A. Rabago and Vicorylie A. Quijano, all of Northern Marianas College — were . . .
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Energy and Commerce Committee ranking member Frank Pallone Jr., D-N.J., and House Agriculture Committee ranking member Collin Peterson, D-Minn., sent a letter to President Donald Trump last week urging him to "instruct" the Environmental Protection Agency to stop issuing waivers to fuel refiners under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program.
"Misuse of the small refiner exemption to reduce renewable fuel volumes undermines the goal of the RFS program, creates uncertainty and economic hardship in the agricultural community, and gives unfair advantage to specific facilities within the refining sector," Pallone and Peterson wrote to Trump.
"In addition, the lack of transparency and public accountability related to the granting of these waivers creates the appearance of partiality to favored interests."
Most entrepreneurs would be thrilled to take meetings with the likes of West Elm, JPMorgan Chase and Barneys New York. They’d love to appear on MSNBC and “The Ellen DeGeneres...
A nation that continues year after year to spend more money on military defense than on programs of social uplift is approaching spiritual doom.
ENNIS, TX — If you live in or around Ennis, you might’ve heard a loud bang!
Well, according to the Ennis Mayor’s Facebook post, it was an asphalt tank explosion near the U.S. Polyco plant.
Ennis Police Department have stated the fire is contained, but the fire department is still wary on the surrounding tanks.
The asphalt rail container reportedly blew it’s top and started, but you can sleep a little easier knowing that, at least right now , there are no reported injuries or any known threat to the environment.
Bradley scored 18 points (8-14 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-3 FT) while adding two rebounds, an assist and a steal in 24 minutes during Friday's preseason win over the Hawks.
A rebuilding Atlanta squad that didn't even have Dennis Schroder (rest) in the lineup offered little competition, but Bradley still put together a line in the box score that wouldn't look out of place in January. The former Celtic is coming off a season in which he averaged career highs in scoring, rebounding and threes, and while he likely won't match last year's production on the glass, he should be able to maintain his production in the other two categories while supplying Detroit with his usual excellent defense.
Beaulieu (illness) remains day-to-day and will need a little more time to recover, but is optimistic he can play Tuesday.
Beaulieu was forced to leave the game on Dec. 2 against Pittsburgh after throwing up twice on the bench, and in the days following revealed that he had lost a lot of weight. Acquired in a trade from Montreal after a season that saw him notch career highs in goals, assists, points, shots and ice time, Beaulieu hasn't been able to get into a groove this season with just three assists and a minus-9 rating in 20 games. He's considered a game-time decision Tuesday but fantasy owners would be wise to stay away from the Sabres in another disappointing season.
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) - Authorities say a 29-year-old man with four prior DUI convictions was found passed out behind the wheel of his car and arrested on suspicion of drunken driving in Southern California.
Police in Costa Mesa say officers responded to a report of a motorist swerving across freeway lanes before exiting onto surface streets Saturday.
A short time later, officers found the car stopped and blocking traffic at an intersection and the driver passed out in his seat.
Sgt. Matt Selenske says Ruben Gonzalez of Anaheim was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving. It wasn't immediately known if he has an attorney.
Selenske tells the Orange County Register (http://bit.ly/2vxFIVK ) that Gonzalez has four prior DUI convictions within the last seven years, two pending DUI cases and was on probation for DUI.
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Australian golfer Mark Hensby has been suspended for a year after failing to provide a drug testing sample.
The 46-year-old will not be eligible to return until late October, 2018.
In a statement, the PGA Tour said: "The PGA Tour announced today that Mark Hensby has violated the PGA Tour Anti-Doping Policy for failing to provide a drug testing sample after notification, and has been suspended for a period of one year.
"He will be eligible to return on October 26, 2018.
"The Tour will have no further comment on the suspension at this time."
Hensby is currently ranked outside the world's top 1,000 players, but he won the Scandinavian Masters in 2005 and the John Deere Classic in America a year earlier.
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White House spokesman Sean Spicer gives his daily briefing Monday amid the administration's response to North Korea's failed missile test this weekend.
The press secretary will take questions after Vice President Mike Pence, at the demilitarized border between North and South Korea, declared the U.S. strategy of "strategic patience" with North Korea was over.
Pence is currently on a four-nation tour of Asia.
Read more: Pence stresses 'era of strategic patience' over as he visits Korean DMZ
Taiwanese students, whose faces have been digitally obscured, wear Nazi uniforms during a mock rally Dec. 23 at a school in Hsinchu. Taiwanese students, whose faces have been digitally obscured, wear Nazi uniforms during a mock rally Dec. 23 at a school in Hsinchu.
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After a holiday season of near-endless eating and drinking, the vast majority of Americans feel full and bloated by the beginning of January. As people ready themselves for a return to work this week, many will be weighing up the pros and cons of various diets in an attempt to shed some of that holiday weight.
7 out of 10 Americans are already obese. According to data from the Journal of the American Medical Association reported by website 538, low-carb diets are particularly effective for weight loss after six months.
After half a year, the Atkins diet leads to 22.3 lbs of weight loss with Volumetrics following closely at 21.7 lbs. Rosemary Conley and Jenny Craig come last with 14.4 and 12.7 lbs lost respectively. However, it's a very different story if the diets are continued for a full year with all of them bringing similar results. After 12 months, the Ornish diet brought about the largest weight loss, fractionally ahead of Jenny Craig and Rosemary Conley.
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Columbia County, GA- A wreck on Washington Road has lanes blocked
An accident on Washington Road at the intersection of Flowing Wells has traffic in a snarl. According to Columbia County dispatch, the wreck has caused the closure of all northbound lanes on Washington Road. The southbound direction is down to one lane due to the re-routing of traffic around the accident. NewsChanel 6 has a crew on the scene and will update you on information as it becomes available. At this time, there injuries are unknown.
LONDON — Rupert Murdoch's British newspaper company has agreed to pay damages to a former intelligence officer whose computer was hacked by a private investigator working for the now-defunct News of the World tabloid.
Ian Hurst, who ran agents inside the IRA in Northern Ireland in the 1980s, sued News Group Newspapers after learning that his emails had been hacked.
Hurst's lawyer Jeremy Reed said Friday at the High Court in London that News Group acknowledged the agent's emails had been intercepted "routinely and intensively" over several months in 2006.
News Group lawyer Anthony Hudson said the company "accepts that such activity happened, accepts that it should never have happened, and has undertaken to the court that it will never happen again."
YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 3, ARMENPRESS. The Iraqi military began an operation on February 3 to eliminate ISIS fighters near the border with Saudi Arabia, Mahmud Al-Fellahin – commander of the operation said, RIA Novosti reports.
He said multiple forces, including police, army and border guards, began the operation with assistance of the coalition air force in the desert areas of the Anbari region.
Earlier in December, the Iraqi PM had already announced the elimination of ISIS in the country.
First Lady Melania Trump appeared to remind President Trump to place his hand over his heart during the National Anthem at the White House Easter Egg Roll on Monday.
The first lady and Barron, the youngest Trump son, both placed their hands over their heart as the Marine Corps Band began playing, while President Trump stood next to them.
After a quick glance, Melania bumped the president's arm, seemingly reminding him to raise his hand, which he then did.
DIMONDALE, Mich. (AP) — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is seeking people who want to become conservation officers.
The 23-week training academy starts July 15 in Dimondale, near Lansing. Applications are due March 1.
The academy is the first step to becoming a Michigan conservation officer. During the academy, recruits become paid state employees.
After graduating, they become probationary officers and spend several more months training throughout the state before being assigned to one of Michigan’s 83 counties.
DNR officers are certified police officers with authority to enforce all state laws. They also have unique training in areas related to the outdoors, such as off-road driving, survival tactics and first aid.
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This week, Rivers Cuomo revealed a few details about the next Weezer album, out May 25th.
Following a line of colour-coded records, the “Black Album” will sound a bit, or a lot different than Weezer releases in the last few years. Cuomo said: “It’s real challenging for me. I don’t gravitate towards super dark music. There’s always got to be something triumphant about it in the end. So, I’ve been struggling trying to figure out how I can do a ‘Black Album’ as a writer.”
This comes just a few months after Rivers Cuomo said the new effort would lean “a lot more modern and electronic and not ’90s sounding.”
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What a difference a week makes in politics. Last Monday, Theresa May looked in serious trouble after the intervention of the DUP scuppered her efforts to secure an agreement with the EU on the next stage of the Brexit negotiations. In the Commons on Monday, she was lauded by Tory MPs – Remainers and Leavers alike – for the breakthrough that eventually came on Friday.
It will have been music to her ears to hear praise from both Ken Clarke and Bill Cash.
For now, the party seems to have set its divisions aside. As Sir Edward Leigh said, Conservative minds have been concentrated by the prospect of a Labour government if they did not stop feuding. It was, however, an uncomfortable few hours for Jeremy Corbyn, whose equivocation on Brexit has left him with no coherent case to make.
While aspects of the deal remain unclear and “nothing is agreed until everything is agreed”, Mrs May reaffirmed that...
A 17-year-old boy accused of firing the shots that killed one teen and wounded another has pleaded not guilty to charges of murder and aggravated robbery in an Ohio juvenile court.
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Plastics compounder Teknor Apex Co. (Pawtucket, RI) has announced that it will build a 15,000-square-meter facility in Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany, to increase the manufacturing capacity of custom compounder Plastic-Technologie-Service (PTS) and establish a new European center for plastics research and development. The announcement comes one year after Teknor Apex acquired PTS and will be a highlight at the Teknor Apex booth at Fakuma 2017.
Groundbreaking for the PTS/Teknor Apex facility is scheduled for spring 2018 and startup is expected by the summer of 2019. Production activity now located at nearby Steinsfeld will be relocated to Rothenburg ob der Tauber, as will the sales and marketing operation currently in Tauberzell.
SAO PAULO, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Brazil’s lower house speaker on Monday said he is personally working to ensure a plan to streamline the social security system is voted on this year but acknowledged that it may be hard to do so.
The government agreed with lawmakers to schedule a Dec. 18 deadline for a vote on the pension reform plan, the week before the Christmas recess. Still, it could delay a vote if it fails to gather enough support to pass the unpopular bill, edging dangerously close to next year’s elections. (Reporting by Natalia Scalzaretto; Writing by Bruno Federowski; Editing by Alden Bentley)
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The nation will be closely watching Alabama’s special Senate election Tuesday. Democrats want to renounce a politician accused of sexual misconduct, with baggage that has soiled the state’s reputation. Many Republicans see a chance to ratify their conservative values and protect President Trump’s agenda.
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COLOMBO, Sri Lanka -- The president of the Maldives has fired a national police chief for the second time in three days, as political unrest grows after a court ordered the release and retrial of political prisoners, including an ex-president.
President Yameen Abdul Gayoom's office says he dismissed Ahmed Saudhee on Saturday and appointed Deputy Police Commissioner Abdulla Nawaz to act as interim police chief. No reason was given for the dismissal.
Saudhee was appointed interim police chief Friday, one day after Yameen fired Ahamed Areef for not answering his phone calls.
Thursday night's court ruling ordered the release and retrial of politicians opposed to Gayoom, including ex-President Mohammed Nasheed, saying their guilty verdicts were politically influenced. The ruling has led to protests by opposition supporters urging the government to obey the order.
March 29 Hydropothecary Corp-
* The Hydropothecary Corporation receives license to sell cannabis oil
* Has received an amendment to its licence from Health Canada under access to cannabis for medical purposes regulations
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1:20 Blues forward David Perron talks about the NHL Winter Classic Pause
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The release said a call about a suspicious vehicle led police to 1805 W. State of Franklin Road on Sunday evening, where officers arrested Kimberly Burrell, 43, 413 Welbourne St. Burrell was charged with felony evading arrest and reckless driving.
Police said an investigation revealed Burrell was wanted on a city warrant that was issued June 25 after she reportedly fled from officers on Interstate 26 near mile marker 20.
Officers arrested Burrell without further incident and took her to the Washington County Detention Center. She was held on $10,000 bond with an arraignment set for Tuesday afternoon in Sessions Court.
People gather in front of the White House on Sunday in Washington, DC for a vigil in response to the death of a counter-protester in the August 12 "Unite the Right" rally the turned violent in Charlottesville, Virginia. One woman died and 19 people were injured in Charlottesville when a car plowed into a crowd after a rally by Ku Klux Klan members and other white nationalists turned violent. Photo: AFP
DALLAS (AP) — Dallas has agreed to pay more than $173 million to settle decades-old lawsuits from thousands of public safety workers over years of back-pay claims.
The Dallas Morning News reports that an executive committee representing nearly 8,700 current and former Dallas police officers and firefighters approved the settlement Tuesday.
The settlement still needs to be approved by a City Council vote this summer.
Council members say Dallas will be able to pay out without increasing property taxes, funding the settlement with existing bond capacity.
Mayor Mike Rawlings called the latest settlement "a prudent move for taxpayers" both financially and psychologically.
Last year, Dallas settled four lawsuits for more than $61 million arising from the language of a 1979 pay referendum.
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March 31 Fitch on Switzerland
* Fitch affirms Switzerland at 'AAA'; outlook stable
* Fitch on Switzerland says "believe Switzerland will maintain a strong relationship with EU"
* Fitch says Switzerland's 'AAA' rating reflects its track record of prudent economic and fiscal policies, a diversified and wealthy economy
* Fitch on Switzerland says general government gross debt is low, forecast at 33 pct of GDP as per Maastricht definition at end-2017
* Fitch says forecasts Switzerland's economy will grow by 1.4 pct in 2017 before accelerating slightly in 2018 to 1.6 pct.
* Fitch on Switzerland - expect current account to remain in surplus at 10.7 pct of GDP on average over 2017-2018 on back of strong performance of Swiss exports Source text for Eikon:
The discussions are taking place as Noble looks to rejig its business units, cut debt and boost liquidity to fight a long-term downtrend in commodity prices. SINGAPORE: China's state-owned Sinochem is in early talks with Noble Group to buy an equity stake in the embattled trader, three sources familiar with the matter said, in a move that would help it gain access to the commodity trader's global supply chain.
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BOSTON as he goes through it and if he feels like he needs to not - then whatever he wants." Center Al Horford, who touted the opportunity to play alongside Thomas as one of the main reasons he decided to sign with Boston as a free agent this past summer, said everyone is just trying to give him space right now.
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Elland Road chiefs have struck an initial £500,000 fee plus add-ons for the Japan international, according to Yorkshire Evening Post journalist Phil Hay.
He will spend the rest of the season on loan with a foreign club because he does not meet work permit regulations.
Hay tweeted: “Leeds United have agreed to sign Japan international midfielder Yosuke Ideguchi from Gamba Osaka.
“Will join in January for a deal worth £500k including add-ons.
“Ideguchi won't qualify immediately for a work permit under FA rules so will be loaned abroad in January to the end of the season.
“Leeds see him as a signing for next season and expect him to receive a work permit for it.
“A deal Leeds could have done next summer but the Japanese season is finished and Ideguchi would have been inactive for a few months.”
"We are in a difficult moment, the result is not good. It is true that up until the last ten minutes, we were dead, eliminated. We have a slight chance, it is difficult but we have to take this slight chance to repeat what we did against Barcelona.
"I trust my team, I know it's very complicated. However, they know we have already done it and they will be ready for 90 minutes at the Olimpico. It is difficult to find explanations, in the first 20 minutes the team did what they had to do. After Mané's first chance, we disappeared and against such a team, it is difficult to change the moment.
"We can't stop, we must have trust and believe it. The fans will be with us and I insist, 90 minutes at the Olimpico for anyone is tough."
Roma's sporting director, Monchi, spoke to Premium Sport after his side's heavy defeat away to Liverpool.
LOS ANGELES — Former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar has informed the mixed martial arts promotion that he is retired from competition.
The UFC confirmed Lesnar's decision Wednesday.
The decision doesn't affect Lesnar's professional wrestling career, where he has spent most of the past five years.
He returned from a 4 1/2-year MMA absence last July to beat Mark Hunt at UFC 200, but the result was overturned after Lesnar failed two doping tests. He was subsequently suspended from competition for a year by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, which administers the UFC's doping policy.
Lesnar's decision to retire means he has been removed from USADA's drug-testing pool, which monitors the fighters year-round.
"Here is to reunions, togetherness, family, and love love love," Paltrow wrote on Instagram Wednesday.
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A documentary from executive producer Oliver Stone opening with footage of Richard Nixon "welcoming this public examination" and going quickly on to feature Noam Chomsky detailing methods for governmental control of the populace can only go in one direction, and that direction is Michael Moore.
US President Richard Nixon was engulfed by the Watergate scandal. Photo: New York Times
A tribute in spirit rather than biography to legendary journalist, the late I. F. Stone, who spent seven decades diligently exposing government corruption, All Governments Lie hands its centre of inquiry over the current-day investigative heroes wedded to the old-school muckraking techniques and slow-cook journalism. The story of a new wave of independent, investigative, adversarial journalists taking up Stone's flag, it's both a rallying cry and depressing take on increasingly compliant media conglomerates. LD
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Words can not express how much we have loved Lake Titicaca. Many people have been waiting for a comparison of the Peru side versus the Bolivia side. Honestly, there is no comparison! They are so dramatically different from each other, we might as well be visiting the same ocean on different sides of the world.…
EMBED >More News Videos Golden State Warriors Coach Steve Kerr was full of emotion as he remembered Spurs Coach Gregg Popovich's wife as a friend and someone who's been "courageously fighting a battle with some health issues over the last few years."
The Warriors are back home and will try to close out their series against the Spurs tonight, in Game Five of the first round of the NBA playoffs.Golden State is looking to bounce back after losing Game 4 in San Antonio.Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich will not be on the sideline for the third straight game, after his wife passed away last week.Tip off at Oracle Arena is at 7:30 p.m.
April 13 Credit Suisse Group Ag
* CEO and Executive Board voluntarily propose a reduction of variable compensation by 40 percent
* Board of directors decides on no increase in total board compensation for 2017
* Board of directors has also decided to maintain total board compensation at the level of 2015 and 2016
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April 24 (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday said it had issued 40 warning letters to retailers as part of its crackdown on illegal sales of Juul and other e-cigarettes to youth.
“The FDA has been conducting a large-scale, undercover nationwide blitz to crack down on the sale of e-cigarettes – specifically JUUL products – to minors at both brick-and-mortar and online retailers,” the regulator said. (Reporting by Manas Mishra in Bengaluru; Editing by Maju Samuel)
After Sunday night’s 3-1 defeat to Real Madrid in the first-leg of the Spanish Super Cup, Barcelona chiefs are ready to head to Germany to close out a deal with Borussia Dortmund for French midfielder Ousmane Dembele.
The 20-year-old, who has been suspended by his current club and forced to train alone due to the fact that he has refused to talk to club officials who he claims have gone back on their word over a possible move to the Camp Nou.
It was reported last week that Dortmund had told the youngster that if a suitable offer came in then they would allow him to negotiate a departure to Catalonia. After a bid was rejected thought to be around €100M, Dembele effectively went on strike with his future now more uncertain than ever.
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Caterpillar Inc (CAT.N) said on Wednesday said that the ongoing investigation related to its tax and export activities will not have a material adverse effect on its results.
In March, U.S. law enforcement officials had raided three of the heavy machinery manufacturer's Illinois facilities as part of an Internal Revenue Service probe related to profits earned by the company's Swiss unit.
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McKINNEY, Texas – Three people have been killed after two small planes collided in midair near McKinney, Texas.
The Federal Aviation Administration says the collision occurred shortly after 5:30 p.m. near Aero Country Airport. The private airport is about 35 miles north of downtown Dallas.
The FAA says it was told by local fire department officials that three people died in the crash.
FAA spokesman Lynn Lunsford says “both aircraft were flying under Visual Flight Rules and were not in contact with air traffic control at the time of the collision.”
According to NBC DFW, two of the victims have been identified as Gregory Barber and Tim Barber.
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The third victim hasn’t been identified.
Additional details were not immediately available about those killed in the collision.
KARACHI: Medics associated with the Young Doctors Association boycotted out-patient clinics at Jinnah hospital, Samaa reported Tuesday.
The doctors refused to work in protest against the registration of an FIR against a doctor, according to YDA chairman Omer Sultan.
The FIR was recently registered by a patient’s attendant after a clash with the staff of the emergency department.
Doctors claimed that the complainant was an ‘influential person’ linked to Chief Minister House.
The YDA doctors staged a protest in the hospital, demanding the case be withdrawn.
“In the light of a Supreme Court order, an FIR can’t be lodged against a duty doctor,” Sultan said in a statement.
The doctors had other demands: implementation of a service structure, allowances, regular instead of contract jobs for PPHI doctors and 450 contract doctors of 2014 and recruitment of 300 doctors who passed the Sindh Public Service Commission test in 2016.
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House Majority Whip Rep. Steve Scalise and four others were shot in Alexandria, Virginia, during an early-morning practice ahead of a charity baseball game. CNN's Randi Kaye has more on the Republican congressman.
POKAGON TOWNSHIP, MI -- A crash occurred when a tire came off of one vehicle and struck another vehicle, the Cass County Sheriff's Office reports.
It happened at 10:24 a.m. Monday, March 19, on M-51 near Peavine Street, police said.
A tire came off a northbound vehicle being driven by April Weaver, 35, of Buchanan, and struck a southbound vehicle driven by Christina Gousetis, 31, of Niles, on M-51, police said.
Gousetis was transported from the crash site to Lakeland Hospital for minor injuries, police said.
Pokagon Tribal Police, Pride Care Ambulance and Pokagon Fire Department assisted the sheriff's office.
Seat belts were worn and alcohol/drugs do not appear to have been factors in the crash, police said. The crash remains under investigation.
April 28 Spring Bank Pharmaceuticals Inc
* Spring Bank Pharmaceuticals provides corporate update and reports first quarter 2017 financial and operational results
* Q1 loss per share $0.69
* Spring Bank Pharmaceuticals Inc - cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities were $21.1 million as of March 31, 2017
* Spring Bank Pharma - anticipates existing cash, cash equivalents will enable it to fund operating expenses and capex requirements into Q3 of 2018
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From the first day of scuba diver training, instructors emphasize the importance of the buddy system, but the president of one certification agency says it can be ok for some to go it alone.
PADI President Drew Richardson, speaking with Cayman 27 at the International Scuba Diving Hall of Fame induction ceremony said solo diving is a controversial subject.
He says PADI, which has certified more than 25 million divers since 1967, advocates the buddy system for social and safety reasons, but he said some experienced and properly equipped divers may be comfortable diving alone.
“If you are really highly experienced and you take the time to prepare yourself to do that, and you’ve got the right headspace, there’s certainly a place for that like any pointy end of a stick, like adventure climbing or anything else, but we certainly don’t promote that from day one,” said Mr. Richardson.
PADI now offers a self-reliant specialty course for experienced divers who want or need to experience underwater solitude.
He was taken to Spurgeon Intermediate School, where he was reunited with his parents, Bertagna said. No other details about his disappearance were released.
The Environment Ministry on Monday issued a warning against the use of fireplaces and wood-burning stoves amid concerns of a build-up of toxic smog, especially in cities.
The ministry said that prevailing conditions on Monday and Tuesday of low winds and rising temperatures are conducive to the accumulation of particulates in the atmosphere that cause smog.
“We warmly urge citizens to respond positively to this recommendation,” the ministry said, adding that it is monitoring conditions on a 24-hour basis.
Since the start crisis, more and more cash-strapped Greeks are relying on fireplaces and wood stoves for heating.
April 28G-bits Network Technology Xiamen Co Ltd :
* Says it will pay cash dividend of 4.1 yuan per share (before tax) to shareholders of record on May 4, for FY 2016
* The company's shares will be traded ex-right and ex-dividend on May 5 and the dividend will be paid on May 5
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HIGHER EDUCATION BUBBLE UPDATE, LEGAL EDUCATION EDITION: More On The Declining Quality Of Law School Applicants.
It may not have secured a Commons majority, but Theresa May's favourite election slogan has inspired the winner of a contest to write the best modern Christmas Cracker gag.
In this year's edition of the annual competition run by TV channel Gold, the best line was voted to be: "Why was Theresa May sacked as nativity manager? She couldn't run a stable government."
It was penned by Samuel Williams, 35, from Kent, and beat other topical jokes about Donald Trump, Jeremy Corbyn and the Brexit negotiations.
The entries were submitted via Twitter and shortlisted by a panel of judges led by comedy critic Bruce Dessau before being put to a public vote of 2,000 Brits.
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Nathan Matoush and Taylor Oxenfeld along with guest appearance Ronan O’Shea host an hour long sports talk show. They talk College World Series, MLB, Rockies, Stanley Cup Final and US Open.
MONMOUTH, Maine (AP) — A Maine apple orchard employee's attempt to channel the soul of Bill Murray's character in Caddyshack has ended with a similar result.
Authorities say the orchard employee started a fire on Saturday to try to smoke a woodchuck out from a hole in the ground in Monmouth. The Kennebec Journal reports he accidentally started a brush fire that burned almost 2 acres (0.8 hectares) of grass and brush.
Monmouth assistant fire chief Ed Pollard describes the effort as "not the way to get rid of a woodchuck." Pollard says it's unclear if the woodchuck was harmed or scared off by the fire.
In the 1980 film Caddyshack, Murray's Carl Spackler character fails in an attempt to use explosives to kill a pesky gopher and causes a lot of damage.
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Republicans on the House Intelligence Committee released a report shutting down their Russia investigation; Chairman Devin Nunes explains on 'Fox News @ Night.'
One of the biggest news stories over the past few weeks has been the Trump administration’s handling of hurricane relief in multiple states and territories. How have those efforts affected President Trump’s approval ratings? Watch the video above to see what Americans think.
A small plane sustained minor damage after landing at an airport Saturday afternoon in Scottsdale, according to an FAA spokesman.
The plane, a Helio H-295, made a hard landing around 1:50 p.m. at Scottsdale Airport after its nose gear collapsed, said Ian Gregor, a spokesman for the FAA Pacific Division.
The pilot was the only person on board and was not injured, Gregor said.
The plane's tail number is N5072K and registered in Arizona.
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A gas leak beneath westbound lanes of I-20 between Candler and Gresham, Georgia caused a section of the highway to buckle Monday morning. All westbound lanes have been closed.
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ANNOUNCER 1: Cuadrado with it. And the header down! There it is! It's [INAUDIBLE] again! It's Yerry Mina! Drama! [INAUDIBLE] drama! Now the belief is back in the Colombian Cup.
ANNOUNCER 2: Well, it's the leading goal score for Colombia, the unlikeliest one. The center back, Mina. Three goals now on set pieces. Just rises above. Harry Maguire had been so good. You have post players for a reason, but that is just too difficult for Trippier to get up and over the bar. Too much power on it! And we are level.
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FBI raids Catholic Worker house in Des Moines in search of pipeline sabotage evidence
August 14, 2017
About 30 agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) raided a Catholic Worker house in Des Moines, Iowa on August 11, in connection with an investigation into sabotage of an oil pipeline.
The FBI agents entered the Berrigan House residence early on Friday morning, and removed several boxes of material that they classified as evidence. Two women who reside at the Berrigan House had taken responsibility for damage to the Dakota Access pipeline, which runs through Iowa and South Dakota. The women had sought to block construction of the pipeline.
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Kwaku Nsiah Boamah, popularly known as Flowkingstone has shared some consoling words with Hiplife artiste Kwaw Kesse over loss of his baby boy.
“My heart goes out to u for ya loss @kwawkese n fam. Onyame nhy3 wo den abusua #OneLove,” his unedited post on Instagram read.
According to report gathered by Asempanews.com, the musician lost his newborn son, from some heart complications, on Monday, July 2.
Kwaw Kese explained that, doctors at the hospital told him there was nothing they could do to save his child.
Explaining further, the ‘Abodam’ hitmaker added that his son eventually died on Monday at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital after doctors revealed that his baby was too weak to be flown outside the country for treatment.
He has three children – two with his former partners and one with his current wife, Nana Pokuaa Kyei Baffour, popularly known as Empress Poks.
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (AP) — The Lilly Endowment has awarded a more than $2.8 million grant to help the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology keep its Homework Hotline going for middle and high school students.
The endowment announced Monday that the support will make tutors in math and science available each school year through the end of 2020. Starting in the 2018-19 academic year, the hotline will begin collecting information from tutoring sessions to help identify students’ knowledge gaps.
Homework Hotline tutors conducted nearly 34,000 sessions in the 2016-17 school year and more than 637,000 sessions since the program’s inception in 1991.
The hotline started as a free community service for students in Vigo County and its reach was extended statewide in 1999 through Lilly Endowment support.
A Sydney GP will spend at least 20 years behind bars for murdering his wife with a lethal dose of insulin.
OTTAWA, March 31 Canada's main stock index ended modestly lower on Friday, weighed by financial and railway companies, though better-than-expected results from BlackBerry offset some of the losses as its stock surged.
Shortly after the closing bell, the Toronto Stock Exchange's S&P/TSX composite index was down 31.01 points, or 0.2 percent, at 15,547.75.
(Reporting by Leah Schnurr; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
You'll simply have to come and see it for yourself, and when you do, we guarantee you'll fall in love - fall in love with The Islands of The Bahamas and with your partner all over again. Perhaps you'll consider these activities to make your trip even more memorable than you had imagined.
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Anyone looking for a cute bolthole, reasonably priced family home, or easy-to-keep up weekend place, look no further. This petite (1650 square feet) home at 24 Cosdrew Lane in East Hampton’s Northwest Woods still offers three bedrooms and two baths. The dearth of bathroom photos makes us think they need updating, but with lofted, exposed-beam ceilings and an asking price of $765,000, who cares?
We’d paint the orangey wood in the kitchen, which has lovely stainless steel appliances, but other than that, the place looks turnkey to us. Listed by Bill Williams and RC Atlee at Compass, the property offers a tree-lined 0.46 of an acre (with probably plenty of room for a pool), and there’s even a garage and walkout basement.
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Aminu provided five points (2-2 FG, 1-1 3Pt) and eight rebounds across 17 minutes in Thursday's 106-101 preseason win over the Raptors.
Aminu drew the start at power forward Thursday after fellow veteran Ed Davis took his turn with the first unit in Tuesday's exhibition opener. Aminu provided his typically solid work on the boards during his time on the floor, reprising his role from last season when he posted the second-highest rebounding average (7.4) of his seven-year career. While he's likely to open the coming campaign on the second unit, Aminu's ability to play either forward spot and provide scoring from anywhere on the court is highly likely to afford him plenty of playing time.
It comes as no surprise when moguls such as Sean "Diddy" Combs, Shawn "Jay Z" Carter, and Andre "Dr. Dre" Young are added to various Forbes lists. Over the last few years, Aubrey Drake Graham's name has become a regular among the top earning rap stars too.
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Fortnite week 10 challenges are coming to the season 4 Battle Pass, and the headline tasks look to be search between movie title and floating rings.
As per usual, the Fortnite challenges leaked days before the new tasks are officially set to go live in the Battle Pass.
The Fortnite week 10 challenges were first revealed by Fortnite Tracker on Saturday.
The two most eye-catching challenges for Fortnite week 10 are search between movie titles and floating rings.
Search between movie titles was a Fortnite challenge that previously appeared on the leaked list for Fortnite week 9.
Sometimes Fortnite challenges appear on leaked lists early, so the likelihood is that it will make an appearance on week 10.
However questions marks remain over the other eye-catching Fortnite challenge - skydive through floating rings.
Last week ‘visit Taco shops’ was listed as a leaked Fortnite challenge for week 9 but in the end didn’t feature.
Visit taco shops was a challenge that previously appeared during Fortnite season 3.
MUMBAI: Before the adorable birth announcements and baby bumps, there are the memorable pregnancy announcements. Check out how these actors took the creative route to announce their parenthood!
Neil Nitin Mukesh’s quirky ‘to be delivered soon’ pregnancy post with his wife Rukmini
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Sania Mirza announced her pregnancy with an idiosyncratic animation which had Sania’s wardrobe as the ‘Mirza’, her husband’s wardrobe as ‘Malik’ and the to-be-born’s tiny wardrobe as ‘Mirza-Malik’.
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The Midtown artists put their relationships to the test while they get ready to demonstrate what their hard work has led to in the final showcase.
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Richard and Barbara Baker of 701 Linden Ave, Piqua, shown with their 9-year-old grandson, Holden, were recognized with the Green Leaf Garden Club’s outstanding landscaping award for the month of June, presented by club chair Cheryl Sanders, far right. Richard is the retired owner of the American Tree Service Company. He and Barbara have incorporated many trees, flowers and art objects into their landscape plan.
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This saw cutting a log is a symbol of Richard Baker’s experience in cutting trees with his business, the American Tree Service Company.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Can the threat of war crimes charges or promise of safe haven finally persuade Syrian President Bashar Assad to leave power?
Those long-shot proposals are among several at the center of the Trump administration's strategy to resolve Syria's six-year civil war.
President Donald Trump's plans for Syria are still evolving. But they have become clearer in the days since Trump ordered airstrikes punishing Assad for a chemical attack.
The plan breaks down into three basic phases: defeating the Islamic State group, restoring stability region-by-region and securing a political transition in which Assad ultimately leaves power.
One of the most unpredictable variables is Russia. The country's vast differences with the U.S. over Syria were illustrated last week when Trump declared relations "may be at an all-time low."
Rehabilitation of Kariba Dam is expected to start in May after Zimbabwe and Zambia signed off a $ 300 million financing deal with the European Union and World Bank.
The project, which is also being co-financed by the Swedish Government and African Development Bank (AfDB) through a mix of loans and grants, entails reshaping the plunge pool and refurbishment of the six spillway gates.
The AFDB will provide a $ 36 million grant and a $ 39 million loan, the EU a $ 68 million grant while Sweden approved a $ 25 million grant.
The World Bank will avail a $ 75 million loan while the Zambezi River Authority (ZRA)- bilateral organization which manages the dam on behalf of the governments of Zambia and Zimbabwe is expected to contribute $ 19.2 million.
The project is expected to be completed by 2020.
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Ryanair is suggesting that passengers should be restricted to two alcoholic drinks in the airport before getting on their flight.
The company thinks people should be made to scan their boarding pass in bars and restaurants to keep track of what they are buying.
The company have also said a ban on selling alcohol before 10am could help reduce the number of cases involving disruptive travelers.
The Civil Aviation Authority reported a 600% rise in those types of incidents in the UK between 2012 and 2016.
A market trader, an art dealer and an estate agent on the art of selling
TAMPA, Fla. -- The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have picked up the fifth-year option on wide receiver Mike Evans' contract, general manager Jason Licht announced Monday.
The seventh overall pick in the 2014 NFL draft, Evans surpassed 1,000 receiving yards in each of his first three straight seasons, becoming just the fourth player in NFL history to accomplish that feat.
Evans reached the Pro Bowl for the first time in 2016.
Although a crude-oil pipeline from Myanmar to China is finally running, its operations still face serious risks from the conflict in northern Myanmar, observers said. Analysts said the pipeline - which began running last Monday and extends for 2,520km from Kyaukpyu through Muse in Myanmar before entering China at Ruili in Yunnan province - is vulnerable during conflicts.
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Islamic State claims responsibility for Istanbul attack -statement
CAIRO, Jan 2 (Reuters) - Islamic State claimed responsibility for a gun attack on an Istanbul nightclub which killed 39 people on Sunday, the group said in a statement on Monday.
Comedian Aries Spears gets into a fist with fight during a interview with Corey Holcomb. Corey's co host Zo Williams exchanged some words back ad forth before blows was thrown.
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A Houstonian noticed when people were no-shows for banquets and other catered events, that perfectly good — and often upscale — food was being thrown away. She found a way to put it to good use.
We learn about Second Servings Houston, a local organization whose mission is to rescue food that’s headed for the trash and re-direct it to the hungry.
Founder Barbara Heitman Bronstein tells us why she started the organization and how it works.
March 20 (Reuters) - British housebuilder Bellway Plc reported a 16.6 percent rise in first-half pretax profit on Tuesday as it sold more homes at higher prices.
The company said pretax profit rose to 288.7 million pounds ($405.2 million) for the six months ended Jan. 31, from 247.6 million pounds a year earlier.
Average selling prices rose 7.7 percent to 275,945 pounds.
"Positive trading environment, together with a substantial order book, bodes well for the full year and should enable the group to complete in excess of 10,000 new homes," Bellway said. ($1 = 0.7125 pounds) (Reporting by Radhika Rukmangadhan in Bengaluru; Editing by Gopakumar Warrier)
BERLIN — A group of city counsellors in Munich say they want the southern German city's main train station to have a landing pad for flying taxis.
Five city council members from the Christian Social Union party submitted a motion Wednesday calling on rail company Deutsche Bahn to consider the space needed for the small, drone-like passenger aircraft in its plans for a future redesign of the station.
In their motion, they write that "it is to be expected that within a few years technology will have advanced so far that flying taxis can be used to transport people."
The party, which has a majority across Bavaria but is in opposition in the state capital's assembly, has recently been championing the idea of flying taxis as a future means of travel.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - MICRO SYSTEMATION AB (PUBL):
* REG-MSAB: THIS YEAR‘S SALES AND EARNINGS REACH NEW RECORD HIGH
* Q4 ‍NET SALES INCREASED 17.9 PERCENT TO SEK 84.8 (71.9) MILLION (22.0 PERCENT IN LOCAL CURRENCIES).​
* Q4 ‍EBIT AMOUNTED TO SEK 16.9 (21.3) MILLION.​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
April 5 ProPhase Labs Inc
* ProPhase provides shareholder update
* ProPhase Labs Inc- Company received net proceeds from sale of cold-eeze(®) of approximately $39.3 million after certain deductions
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Capitec clients back in water after 'loan shark' slur
The initial panic that flared this week when Viceroy Research released its Capitec report has subsided, with Capitec clients remaining loyal to the micro lender.
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2:52 What you need to know about the massive Oroville dam emergency in California
1:42 Water gushes at California's Lake Oroville dam
1:29 Hiking Boucher Trail at Piedras Blancas
2:15 Watch the preparation before using helicopters to drop bags of rock into hole at Oroville Dam
0:49 Evacuees jam Marysville gas stations
0:37 Tempers flare in Marysville traffic
0:55 Evacuees wait to fill gas tanks at Quik Stop on Hwy 99 and Bogue Road
1:10 Shelter quickly fills with Oroville dam evacuees
In this Jan. 16, 2017, file photo, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee, second from left, speaks during a news conference at the Capitol in Olympia to announce that he and Attorney General Bob Ferguson, third from left, have proposed legislation to abolish the death penalty in Washington state. Despite the backing from Inslee and Ferguson, it appears the measure still won't see a vote in either chamber of the Legislature, leaving it to suffer the same fate as repeal bills introduced in previous years.
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Byron police Lt. Bryan Hunter was driving in Macon near Riverside Drive and Spring Street on June 26, 2018, when he was rear-ended by a distracted driver. Everyone in the three-car crash was OK because they were all wearing seat belts, Hunter said.
Oracle Corp.’s quarterly cloud-computing revenue reached $1.57 billion, meeting the company’s tamped down expectations following two periods in which investors knocked its shares lower over disappointing guidance for the key segment.
Even so, Oracle shares fell more than 3% in after-market trading because investors thought healthy tech spending would push revenue higher.
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A couple who got engaged in a restored conservatory have gone back . . . to get wed.
Prestwick cricketer Craig Robertson and bride Louise Dallas married in front of the tropical blooms at Belleisle Conservatory.
Family and friends watched as they tied the knot in the plant paradise.
Craig,27, a BT engineer, dropped to one knee amidst 300 red poinsettia in December 2016.
As a child he’d enjoyed visits to the conservatory.
Physiotherapist Louise,30, and Craig now live in Turnberry.
Olena Stewart of Belleisle Conservatory said: “We are delighted that our first engagement became a wedding.
“We have now had quite a few weddings here.”
Vents are opened to ensure temperatures are perfect at the ceremony.
During the Star Wars Celebration in Orlando, Disney shared more details on the upcoming Star Wars-themed areas at Disneyland and Walt Disney World.
On revelation was that the Star Wars Lands will be on an entirely new planet.
During a panel, lead Imagineer Scott Trowbridge explained, “We wanted to build new Star Wars stories, new destinations, but this time you can be in them. We want you to discover your own Star Wars story, not just remember somebody else’s.”
Lucasfilm Reveal First Look At ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ Teaser Trailer
The goal is to make a completely immersive Star Wars experience for the park patrons.
Watch the short film below on how Disney Imagineers and Lucasfilm are working together to make the Star Wars universe come to life.
Star Wars Land at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World are scheduled to open in 2019.
Bradford Hornsby is an editor, music writer, web producer, and pop culture blogger for CBS stations in the San Francisco Bay Area. Find him on Twitter at @bradfordhornsby.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP)  Arkansas to seek 'immediate review' of state court decision that halted 2 executions set for Monday.
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Announcement: Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration to be held on May 7 The International Examiner
Presented by the Asian Pacific Directors Coalition, the 2017 Asian Pacific Islander (API) Heritage Month Celebration will be held on May 7 at 11:45 a.m. at the Seattle Center Armory to display the different culture, traditions, and history of API communities through dance, music, and art. A Capella sensation The Filharmonic is the featured musician of the event, and this year, the Hum Bow Eating Contest has been subsequently renamed the “Alan Sugiyama Hum Bow Eating Contest” in honor of the lifelong local community activist.
2017 is also the 20th anniversary of Seattle Center Festál. The API Heritage Month Celebration in May is one of many community events that celebrate the cultural richness of communities in Seattle at the Festál.
If you're going to set world speed records on a production mountain bike, you need a few things: A complete lack of fear, a good bike, and a very funny looking aerodynamic suit. Max Stöckl broke his own 2011 speed record, running down a 45° gravel slope in Chile's Atacama desert. Max topped just over 103 MPH on the run, breaking his old record of 102 MPH down the side of a volcano in Nicaragua.
Simmons secured 11 points (4-9 FG, 3-4 FT), 15 assists, 12 rebounds, and three steals in 33 minutes during Monday's 108-94 win over the Hornets.
Simmons turned in his ninth triple-double while matching his career high in assists and swiping at least three steals for the 21st time in 2017-18. He has supplied a triple-double in three of the last four games, the lone exception being last Friday's win over the Nets, in which he finished with 21 points, 12 dimes, eight boards, and three steals. With the regular season winding down, Simmons is turning up as his team fights for postseason positioning.
Digital businesses can't afford to ignore Southeast Asia, according to a new report by Google and Singaporean state investment vehicle Temasek.
Home to fast-growing economies such as Indonesia and the Philippines, Southeast Asia boasts a massive internet user base that's overwhelmingly focused on mobile. That will push the region's internet economy to hit $50 billion this year and $200 billion by 2025, growing from 2 percent of regional gross domestic product to 6 percent by 2025, the report said.
LAKESITE, Tennessee (WDEF) – A seven month old infant was rushed to the hospital just before noon after a near drowning.
It happened at a home on Hunt Heights Drive in Lakesite.
A mother reports that she was bathing her daughter in the tub but stepped out of the room.
When she came back, the girl was underwater and blue.
The mother was able to resuscitate the child before deputies arrived.
The infant was alert and conscious when they took her to the hospital for evaluation.
Brooke Brittain, Arlington Martin girls basketball coach, will miss this season The sergeant is going to the Middle East. Brad Loper
NASHVILLE — The Nashville Predators have acquired forward Mark McNeill from the Dallas Stars for defenceman Andrew O'Brien.
The trade was made Saturday.
The 24-year-old McNeill has five goals, one assist and 36 penalty minutes in 18 games with the American Hockey League's Texas Stars this season. He has played in 312 AHL games since the 2011-12 season.
McNeill has played in two NHL games — one with Chicago in 2015-16 and one with Dallas in 2016-17.
Millennials are still recovering from the 2008 recession.
The generation's overall lack of resources, combined with growing debts, has made millions delay the decisions traditionally associated with adulthood: Living independently, getting married, having children, and buying cars and houses.
While the banks were bailed out back in 2008, today's millennials are being bailed out by their parents, who are boomers with much more disposable income. According to The New York Times, 40 percent of young millennials get financial support from parents to cover expenses.
In many ways, millennials actually have it much worse than older generations. For instance, young workers are 40 percent more likely to not have retirement savings than Gen X and 50 percent more likely than baby boomers. At the same time, millennials are making $2,000 less than Gen X did at the same age back in 1980 and 20 percent are currently living in poverty.
In this Feb. 21, 2017 photo, Joe Van Cleave, who runs a popular YouTube channel on restoring typewriters, speaks about one of his vintage typewriters at his home in Albuquerque, N.M. The vintage typewriter is making a comeback with a new generation of fans gravitating to machines that once gathered dust. less In this Feb. 21, 2017 photo, Joe Van Cleave, who runs a popular YouTube channel on restoring typewriters, speaks about one of his vintage typewriters at his home in Albuquerque, N.M. The vintage typewriter is ... more In this Jan. 9, 2017, photo, John Lewis, a typewriter repairman, works at his shop in Albuquerque, N.M., in front of his collection of vintage typewriters.
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U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito today applauded U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Rick Perry's decision to initiate a study of the nation's electric grid, specifically examining the impact regulatory burdens have had on base load power sources, as well as the importance of fuel diversity in ensuring grid reliability. The study was initiated Friday and will continue over a two-month period.
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April 20 Renasant Corp
* Renasant announces receipt of all federal bank regulatory approvals for merger with Metropolitan
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The New Hampton City Council last week gave the go-ahead to Precision of New Hampton to begin work on a project that will create more office space at the west-side Industrial Park manufacturer.
But the agenda item sparked discussion about New Hampton’s rules that required businesses to receive permission to begin work on projects before development agreements have received final approval.
“I just don’t understand if they’re going to do this anyway,” Councilman Bruce Diiro said, “why they come to us?”
New Hampton Economic Development Director Tammy Robinson explained that city rules on tax-increment financing are more stringent than state laws. Basically, the city tells businesses that they must receive City Council approval if they plan on working on a project before the final development agreement is approved.
— For more on this story see the April 24 New Hampton Tribune.
The man who orchestrated Sony’s comeback is stepping down. Thankfully, the iconic technology brand still looks like a solid bet for investors.
Sony’s chief executive Kazuo Hirai will pass the baton to Kenichiro Yoshida, currently the chief financial officer, after a successful six-year stint in which he succeeded where a string of predecessors failed. Sony’s share price has more than tripled since he took over the firm in 2012 and is set to deliver the company’s best operating profit in its 71-year history.
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LONDON (AP) — Britain’s information commissioner plans to seek a warrant to access servers of data mining firm Cambridge Analytica.
February 15, 2017, 8:32 AM | The New York Times is celebrating 75 years of the crossword puzzle. To celebrate this milestone, celebrities like astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, designer Isaac Mizrahi, and singer Lisa Loeb have stepped in to help create special puzzles. Jim Axelrod reports on the crossword’s evolution.
Julian Fellowes’ Drama ‘The Gilded Age’ Heads To NBC
Julian Fellowes’ new drama The Gilded Age will be heading to NBC. The network ordered a 10-episode series that will debut in 2019. Produced by Universal Television, The Gilded Age is set in 1880s New York City and follows Marian, a young descendant of a conservative family, who soon experiences a whole new world. Fellowes was responsible for the popular PBS series Downton Abbey. Downtown Abbey executive producer Gareth Neame will work alongside Fellowes as executive producers for The Gilded Age.
Fresh off the P500, Battles of the Warrior Queen covers the major engagements during the rebellion of the Iceni tribe and Boudicca’s allies against the legions of Emperor Nero in 60 AD. Led by Queen Boudicca, the rebellion would be the greatest British threat to nearly four centuries of Roman domination of Britain.
To play this module you will need the maps, counters and rules that come with this module and the rules and some counters from Caesar: Conquest of Gaul, which is currently out of print. Battles of the Warrior Queen can also be played with the Simple Great Battles of History (SGBoH) rules.
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This kitty is looking for employment opportunities in a barn or warehouse. She is a 5-year-old feral cat that was spayed a few years ago. “Unfortunately she cannot go back to her home territory and she has not warmed up to us, so we are looking to rehome her as a barn cat,” per shelter staff.
For more information about her or other cats and dogs available for adoption, visit the Trumbull Animal Shelter, 324 Church Hill Road, or call 203-452-5088.
Seeking donations
The Trumbull Animal Shelter is always in need of the following items: Canned cat food, clay cat litter, large rawhide, Kong or Nylabones for larger breed dogs. They can be dropped off at the Trumbull Animal Shelter.
" Police in the French Riviera city of Nice have arrested a man behaving strangely at an Easter Mass in a church not far from the promenade where a truck attack last year killed 86 people. The local Nice-Matin newspaper says the camouflage-dressed man in the back of the packed church put on ski gloves and spoke threateningly.
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It’s the ad blockers that need to be blocked, according to Facebook. Mark Zuckerberg’s social-networking giant said on Tuesday it will begin thwarting ad-blocking software on its site, escalating a...
The alarm was sounded loud and clear by LeBron James not long after the NBA Finals ended, and every other player, coach and general manager around the league who did not end this season drenched in champagne surely agreed with what he was saying. There will be one question inevitably asked this offseason by most of the 29 other teams in the NBA whose fingers didn't get to smudge the golden surface of the Larry O'Brien Trophy this year.
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About Northern Area Dementia Empowerment Group
Dementia NI invite people who live with a diagnosis of dementia, to join their local empowerment group. Group members support each other through friendship and understanding. The groups which run throughout Northern Ireland, empower people living with dementia to have a voice, and to remain active and part of their community. Dementia NI group members help influence how people can live well after a diagnosis of dementia in Northern Ireland. The groups raise awareness by telling others what life is like to live with dementia. Group members engage with various organisations throughout Northern Ireland, to inform them of how to make their services, policies and practice more suitable for people living with dementia.
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Catholic priests should face criminal charges if they fail to report allegations of child sex abuse disclosed during confession, according to an Australian inquiry. The measure was among 85 proposed changes published in a report Monday by the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse, which was set up in 2013 to investigate claims…
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“To me, it’s surprising when we get one call because if it’s this hot out, you shouldn’t have your pet left in your vehicle and we do respond to numerous complaints.”
OECD Secretary General Jose Angel Gurria delivers a speech at the organization headquarter in Paris, France, May 30, 2018. EPA-EFE (FILE) /ETIENNE LAURENT
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) published Wednesday a report warning that, although economic growth had recovered and unemployment had reached record lows in some OECD countries, wages continued to stagnate.
The OECD report titled "Employment Outlook 2018" noted this "unprecedented" wage stagnation was affecting countries such as Greece and Spain and also among temporary and formerly unemployed workers.
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- House Speaker Paul Ryan is planning to hold a town hall meeting Aug. 21, his first open to the public in nearly two years.
The town hall in Racine is being organized by CNN and will be hosted by Jake Tapper. Ryan's office says CNN will be in charge of attendance for the event and is inviting attendees from Ryan's southeastern Wisconsin congressional district.
Republican and Democratic opponents have criticized Ryan for not holding a public town hall since October 2015. Ryan has defended himself by saying he doesn't want opponents from outside his district bussed in to disrupt any such meeting.
Ryan has instead opted to hold invite-only town halls at businesses in his district and over the telephone.
The man who shot five people at a Congressional baseball practice dies from his injuries. Officials say 66-year-old James T. Hodgekinson, of Belleville, Illinois, is the man who shot Rep. Steve Scalise (R-Louisiana) and four others in Alexandria, Virginia Wednesday morning.
CBS News Reports Hodgekinson has died from the injuries he sustained after shooting five people at the practice. He owned a home inspection business.
Rand Paul is the only tri-state representative who was present during the shooting, but he was not injured. Scalise has a hip wound, and is expected to fully recover.
There’s no word on why Hodgekinson shot at Rep. Scalise and four others.
Rep. Rand Paul is the only tri-state representative who was present during the shooting, but he was not injured. Scalise has a hip wound, but is expected to fully recover.
There is no word on why Hodgekinson shot Scalise and four others.
This is a developing story.
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Price stopped 20 of 21 shots in Sunday's Game 3 victory over the Rangers.
It was a strong showing for Price, who gave up three goals in Game 2. He's now turned in back-to-back victories and has been excellent in the postseason thus far. Price is the clear-cut starter for the Habs and will play a huge role in how far the team makes it in the playoffs. Montreal is now leading the series against the Rangers 2-1, so with Price playing the way he is, the Habs have a great shot of pulling away.
Zack Godley replaced Taijuan Walker for Arizona. Wonder if the Diamondbacks would turn to Walker in Game 4 if need be.
Chris Taylor led off his second inning in a row and struck out on a called strike three.
Corey Seager grounded to second.
Justin Turner walked and took second on a wild pitch, advancing to third on a bad throw by catcher Jeff Mathis.
Cody Bellinger struck out on a breaking pitch in the dirt to end the inning.
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The 5th Annual BoomFest is ending the school year with a bang!
Going from May 29th-June 2nd, BoomFest features rides, games, and food for all attendees to enjoy.
44News This Morning got a preview of what to expect from the Boom Squad this Saturday at BoomFest.
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Syiemlieh, a UPSC member, has been asked to take over charge on January 4 and will remain the head of the organisation till his retirement on January 21, 2018 or till further orders. (Source: IE)
David R Syiemlieh has been appointed today as the Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) by President Pranab Mukherjee. Syiemlieh, a UPSC member, has been asked to take over charge on January 4 and will remain the head of the organisation till his retirement on January 21, 2018 or till further orders.
“The President has appointed Prof David R Syiemlieh, Member, Union Public Service Commission, to perform the duties of the post of Chairman, Union Public Service Commission, with effect from the forenoon of January 4, 2017 till further orders or till completion of his term as member on January 21, 2018 whichever is earlier,” a statement from the government said.
He will take over from Alka Sirohi, a former IAS officer of the Madhya Pradesh cadre.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Cadila Healthcare Ltd
* Says Zydus announces settlement with Aptalis on CANASA (mesalamine suppository, 1 g)
* Due to settlement, Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) will be able to market generic version of CANASA in U.S. starting on June 13, 2019 Source text - bit.ly/2wIeMRN Further company coverage:
Here's what trended that you might have missed if you weren't on social media the last couple days. Ladies, Valentine's Day may be around the corner, but don't try to win the affection of Rays' center-fielder Kevin Kiermaier.
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Costa Rica-Honduras postponed due to Tropical Storm Nate
The Costa Rican Football Federation (FEDEFUT) has announced Friday's World Cup qualifier at home to Honduras will instead be played on Saturday at 16:00 local time (22:00 GMT).
Tropical storm Nate has caused havoc in Costa Rica, as well as in Honduras and across Central America, and the decision was made to postpone the match over concerns for supporter safety.
"We are in solidarity with the situation and we believe that this event should be moved to this day, hoping that the weather conditions will be more favourable and thus not put at risk the fans who will be at the stadium this day," said FEDEFUT president Rodolfo Villalobos.
Costa Rica are second in the CONCACAF standings, sitting three points behind leaders Mexico, while Honduras are just one point adrift of automatic qualification.
April 25 (Reuters) - WE Solutions Ltd:
* ENTERS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH SHANGHAI ALLIANCE INVESTMENT FOR PROPOSED ESTABLISHMENT OF JV CO BASED IN SHANGHAI
* PARTIES SHALL CONTRIBUTE AN AGGREGATE OF US$58 MILLION IN TWO STAGES TO JV CO
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The dust has finally settled from the Eagles' trade that sent receiver Jordan Matthews to the Buffalo Bills in exchange for cornerback Ronald Darby.
So with a few days to mull things over, are the Eagles now better or worse following the move?
In the latest episode of The No-Huddle Show, Eagles reporters Eliot Shorr-Parks and Matt Lombardo disagree on whether or not this was a good move by the team, and debate whether the Eagles are now better or worse at receiver, or if the addition of Darby has made this a better overall team.
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HALIFAX — A tropical storm moving up the United States east coast is expected to produce storm-force winds over the southern Grand Banks later this week, but otherwise will not impact Atlantic Canada.
Environment Canada meteorologist Darin Borgel says tropical storm Gert is expected to become a hurricane Tuesday, but steer well clear of the region when it passes on Thursday.
Borgel says coastal parts of Newfoundland may see slightly higher than normal waves as the storm passes, but otherwise won't see any impact from the storm.
He says Gert will remain 500 to 600 kilometres off the coast.
Gert is the ninth storm since the tropical storm season started June 1, but the first to have any impact on Atlantic Canada.
WalletHub has compared the 50 states across 19 key metrics and released it's list of the 2018 Most Gambling-Addicted States and Texas is in three Top 10 categories.
Gambling Addiction in Texas (1=Most Addicted, 25=Avg.):
40th – Casinos per Capita
42nd – Gaming Machines per Capita
24th – Lottery Sales per Capita
9th – % of Adults with Gambling Disorders
8th – Gambling-Related Arrests per Capita
37th – Legality of Daily Fantasy Sports
5th – Legality of Sports Gambling
So, Texans are really into sports gambling, being arrested for gambling, and have a high percentage of persons with gambling disorders. Wow! It's a TTT... a Tempting Texas Trifecta! LOL!
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -- Tenth-ranked North Carolina is uncertain whether forward Isaiah Hicks or guard Kenny Williams III will be ready for Wednesday night's game at rival North Carolina State due to injuries.
Hicks, a senior starter, missed last week's loss at Duke due to a hamstring injury. The school said Tuesday that Hicks went through practice in the afternoon and is a game-time decision.
The school said Williams suffered a "lower right extremity" injury on Tuesday and is uncertain to play. Williams is a sophomore starter.
Relegated Premier League side Techiman City have withdrawn its injunction case against the Ghana FA on Wednesday.
City were seeking to place an injunction on the league over claims that are unclear.
The club's owner Charles Ntim was praying on the court to freeze the Ghanaian top-flight which started at the weekend.
But the club has written to the High Court to discontinue the case in the interest of Ghana football, it has been claimed.
The latest decision means the second round of matches will go ahead unabated this weekend.
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Authorities say a 77-year-old western New York man has died after the ambulance transporting him from a Pennsylvania hospital to a nursing home crashed into a ditch.
A total of 285 people were killed and 1,073 others injured across Myanmar during a four-day water festival, media reports said.
The deaths were 13 more than that of last year’s event.
Meanwhile, a total of 1,200 criminal cases were also registered during the water festival, Xinhua news agency reported.
Among the deaths, 10 were in Nay Pyi Taw, 44 in Yangon, 36 in Mandalay, 26 in Sagaing region, 11 in Tanintharyi region, 37 in Bago region, 11 in Magway region, 20 in Mon state, 17 in Rakhine, 29 in Shan state and 28 in Ayeyawaddy region.
The criminal cases were related to murder, car accident, drug-use, theft, arm possession and group violence respectively.
This year’s traditional Thingyan water festival ran from Thursday to Sunday.
During last year’s water festival, a total of 272 people were killed and 1,086 others injured.
Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) yesterday said it supports the rehoming of lab animals as an alternative to euthanasia.
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On the MPI website, it also said it is working with the National Animal Ethics Advisory Committee to develop initiatives to support rehoming.
"The Animal Welfare Act 1999 does not prevent rehoming of animals used in research, testing and teaching," MPI said. "MPI supports research, testing and teaching organisations considering rehoming laboratory animals as an alternative to euthanasia, where appropriate and in the interests of the animal."
It comes after a petition from the New Zealand Anti-vivisection Society (NZAVS) and Helping You Help Animals which asked the Government in April 2017 to make rehoming consideration required as an alternative to euthanasia by amending the Animal Welfare Act.
The Primary Production Select Committee rejected the petition, NZAVS said.
BRIGHTON, Mich. (AP) — State officials are expanding air testing to more than 100 eastern Michigan homes after finding a toxic chemical that has leached into five houses.
The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality will test more than 60 homes in Brighton for trichloroethylene. The testing is in addition to the 40 already planned in the neighborhood. The toxic chemical was found in the air of five homes near a decades-old manufacturing site, but officials say more homes could be affected.
Officials have opened another investigation into potentially toxic air in a second neighborhood.
The expanded testing is intended to determine if two toxic chemical plumes have spread.
Health officials say inhaling trichloroethylene can cause cancer, harm unborn babies and lead to other serious health issues, coma and death.
Carballo resumed the massage until Lee allegedly started moaning and groaning when she massaged his quadriceps. She stopped the massage and washed her hands in the bathroom. The massage was supposed to last two hours, but she reached an agreement with Anderson to end it early and charge for only one hour, which he paid her for, according to the complaint.
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MONTREAL -- Canadian Pacific Railway and the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference say they have reached a four-year tentative agreement to end a strike hours after it began.
The parties also reached a five-year deal for the Kootenay Valley Railway.
The union says full operations at both railways will resume Thursday morning across Canada.
Union president Doug Finnson called the deal a fair contract that its members can feel good about.
CP Rail chief executive Keith Creel says the agreements are positive for 12,000 railway employees, customers and the entire Canadian economy.
Creel adds that the agreement will provide long-term stability.
The tentative agreements must be ratified by Teamsters members over the coming months.
Details of the agreement are being withheld pending ratification.
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YEREVAN The ruling Republican Party in ex-Soviet Armenia leads in a parliamentary election on Sunday, the Central Election Commission's (CEC) preliminary results showed.
The Republican Party got 53.20 percent of the votes, while the opposition Tsarukyan's Alliance got 26.56 percent.
The government-loyal Dashnaktsutyun Party got 8.07 percent, enough for the party to enter parliament.
Preliminary results were posted on the CEC website and based on results from 18 percent of the polling stations.
(Reporting by Hasmik Mkrtchyan; Writing by Margarita Antidze; Editing by Sandra Maler)
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The counseling for admission in Uttar Pradesh’s Lucknow University was closed on Wednesday until further orders after over a dozen of faculty members were attacked by unknown miscreants inside the campus premises.
The protesters apparently were Samajwadi Party workers demanding various changes in the admission procedure.
Dean Student Welfare and Proctor were among the faculty members, who got injured during the attack.
“All the students who are protesting do not belong to our university. Also, none of our students had anything to do with what happened today. This has been happening for the past three days. It has happened because of the carelessness of the district administration,” said Surendra Pratap Singh, Vice Chancellor, Lucknow University.
Following the incident, police arrested few of the protestors.
The university has been closed for now until actions are taken against those, who attacked the faculty members, VC said.
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As we say goodbye to 2016, the Advertiser brings you a look back at the past year.
Each day for 12 days, we will review a different month of the year and look back at some of the images, stories and events which made up 2016.
Yellowstone is one of the most remarkable places on the planet.
It’s home to North America’s most famous wildlife and every year these animals must survive The Thaw – one of the harshest seasonal changes on Earth.
Temperatures swing from minus 40 Celsius in the winter to approaching 40 plus in the summer months. To understand how the animals cope and to witness the effects of our changing climate, presenters Kate Humble and Patrick Aryee are joined by a team of scientists and wildlife cameramen. They capture the wildlife dramas as they unfold and analyse the impact on individual animal families of wolves, grizzly bears, beavers and the great grey owls.
In the first episode Aryee follows the grizzly bears, who are taking a risk with the weather by leaving their winter dens early, while Humble gets to grips with the science behind this remarkable season and discovers how Yellowstone’s unique geology is posing problems for some grazers’ teeth.
Yellowstone: The Wildest Winter, BBC2, Tuesday, January 3, 9pm
BEIJING (WP-BLOOM) - Jily Ji was 24 when she got her first diamond ring, a 2.5-carat solitaire given to her by her parents. In the three years sinc...Read more
Gandhi Nagar station in India's northwestern Jaipur province is run solely by women, who handle the railway station's bookings, operations and security.
- Xavier Woods' "UpUpDownDown" YouTube channel posted this WWE 2K18 video of Brock Lesnar with Paul Heyman vs. Andre the Giant with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan.
- Aiden English turns 30 years old today while Rhyno turns 42 and former WWE star Kaitlyn turns 31.
- A new episode of WWE Story Time will premiere on the WWE Network after Monday's RAW goes off the air. Below is the synopsis:
"Disagreements and discrepancies bring WWE Superstars closer together, farther apart, and even change sports entertainment history!"
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Under the Fire Safety Code, commercial and industrial buildings with a certain occupant load and floor area are required to have a fire safety manager and automatic water-sprinkler system.
This helps to promote fire safety and reduce the number of fires in such buildings.
In some cases, the fire can even be extinguished before the Singapore Civil Defence Force arrives.
However, private homes and Housing Board flats are currently not required to have fire protection systems, fire extinguishers, water sprinklers or heat and smoke detectors.
Smoke alarms will help with raising alertness (All new homes to have smoke alarms from June; Aug 11), but I am not sure how they will help to prevent fire incidents, especially since they won't be linked to a fire alarm monitoring system.
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BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Staff stepped away from their desks at Baltimore City headquarters Wednesday for a first of its kind ceremony of peace and remembrance.
Schools CEO Dr. Sonja Santelises described it as “a way to really honor our young people we lost this year due to violence.”
From the start of the current school year, nine Baltimore students have been murdered, gunned down on the sidewalks, playgrounds, and streets of Baltimore.
Mayor Catherine Pugh said, “with each loss, Baltimore also loses a piece of its future.”
All nine names were read aloud, followed by a moment of silence.
The reactions from staff were emotional.
“Words cannot describe losing a child,” said schools employee Dana Mason. “So I just pray for the families that lost a loved one.”
“I had some tears in my eyes, because one of the things I do is read the bios the principals send,” said staffer Amanda Ellison. “And it’s very difficult to hear the lives that are cut short.”
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In this combination of three June 2016 file photos provided by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Dean Smith, left, Kimberly Arendt and John Cramsey are shown. Assistant Hudson County Prosecutor Tom Zuppa said Wednesday, June 14, 2017 that Smith and Arendt who were arrested in 2016 with Cramsey outside the Holland Tunnel in New Jersey in a pickup truck with a cache of weapons have struck a deal to avoid trial.
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The body of a former captain in the army was found in the Pune Cantonment area late Thursday night with police stating that he had been bludgeoned to death by two unidentified people.Police said that Ravindra Bali (67), a former captain in the army, was living as a recluse in a makeshift tent on a footpath in the Pune Camp Area."The watchman of a bungalow, who saw two people assaulting Bali and fleeing from the scene, alerted the police," said an officer with Lashkar police station. "Bali was not in touch with his family for several years and was leading a reclusive life. During investigations, we managed to get details of his family and this in turn helped us identify Bali," the official said.He added that a case of murder had been registered against unidentified persons and investigations were underway to identify and arrest them.
Forensic police collect evidence on the site of the explosion of a bomb in front of a bookstore in Florence, Italy, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017. A bomb-squad officer was wounded when a suspicious package he was examining exploded.
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Beach season can be a real doozy. Not only do you have to keep the sand away from your vagina at ALL COSTS, but there's also an enormous amount of societal pressure to have a flawless body.
The ideal of a flawless body pushed by the media often includes clear it looks like liquid, a complete dearth of stretch marks and cellulite, and models who've been airbrushed to look skinny while still having curves in the right places.
This is just not the reality for 99% of us with bodies, and that's completely fine! Our bodies are still juicy powerhouses with the capability to knock our enemies out, have sex, eat good food, and all of the important activities.
However, even the most confident among us can easily feel bombarded by unrealistic images of women luxuriating in floss-thin bikinis. So, it's always refreshing to see women claiming the beach on their own terms.
I have gathered swimsuit photos from a few fabulous women who are reminding the internet that every body is a bikini body.
Johnson will sit out Saturday's game against the Spurs for rest purposes, Andy Larsen of KSL.com reports.
Johnson will get the second night of a back-to-back set off. Rodney Hood (lower leg) is listed as probable to return Saturday, but it is unclear if he would be allowed to see heavy minutes coming off a six-game absence. Thus, Joe Ingles could be the prime beneficiary of Johnson's absence.
Dave Dalleck, 73, could be spending his days biking, boating or golfing. Instead, he spends countless hours helping the community in any way he can.
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DEMING, N.M. — New Mexico State Police say an Arizona man has died in a motorcycle crash near Deming.
They say 57-year-old Richard Berry of Tucson was pronounced dead at the scene of Monday morning's accident.
The crash occurred on Interstate 10 about 35 miles west of Deming.
State Police say the motorcycle crashed into a median for an unknown reason and Berry was ejected.
The crash remains under investigation.
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WARSAW – The European Union must have a common policy towards Russia and China, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Monday.
"We must have a common policy towards Russia and China," Merkel said via a translator at a joint conference with Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki in Warsaw.
Merkel also said that the future of the entire European Union was important for her government, not just the future of the eurozone or some other group of states.
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Matt Barnes is taking off his basketball shorts and trading them in for a nice pair of eggplant sweats, as he announced his official retirement from the NBA just a couple hours ago on Instagram.
“Had a cool 15yr run!! Traveled the world met alota cool people, some will be brothers for the rest of my life! BUT NOW…. You telling me I can dress like this for business meetings & make more money off the court than I made ON?? & spend more time with my kids??!!,” he wrote to his followers before giving middle fingers to those who said he’d never make anything of himself.
It was a very Matt Barnes way to do things and social media had an immediate reaction. See what everybody had to say about his announcement on the flip.
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When thinking about your home office, it is important that it is organised and neat to help improve your productivity.
There are two benefits to a well organised office; the first is that you feel in control and competent, and the second is that you will have less to distract you from your work.
Here are five tips to help you feel more organised and productive in your home office.
1. Have a paper purge
Go through every piece of paper you have and apply the rule of three. This means either throw it away, file it or take action on the piece of paper. Make sure you have a colour-coded filing system so you can find your important papers easily.
2. Make a catch-it space
This space is best positioned near the entrance to the office. In this space, you should have a folder to put important documents, a hook to hang up your jac, a shelf for your keys and other stuff you need to keep and a dustbin. This is so you can get rid of the rubbish before it comes into the office.
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Clemson left a favorable first impression on a newly offered offensive lineman earlier this month.
Pensacola (Fla.) product Adrian Medley spent a Friday afternoon on campus March 2 with his coach and teammates.
As fire raged through the 24-storey Grenfell Tower in the early hours of Wednesday morning, one teenage girl who lived in the building rang a close friend to tell her: "We are not going to make it, I love you."
The girl's mother is understood to be Nadia Choucair, a teaching assistant at Avondale Park Primary School, who lived on one of the top floors of the tower with her husband, three daughters and mother in law.
A local resident named Hulya told the Daily Mirror: "My neighbour told me that one of the daughters rang her own daughter at about 12.30 saying they weren't going to make it and that she loved her.
"She's about 13 I think. Nobody has been able to contact any of them since. It's just awful."
Vanessa Grimaldi is ready for another chance at love—away from the cameras.
E! News can confirm the Bachelor star has a new boyfriend from Montreal. And while she's not ready to reveal his identity just yet, the pair has quietly developed a special relationship.
"Vanessa needed a normal, down to earth person that isn't caught up in the limelight. He's really that person," a source shared with E! News. "He has a degree in neuroscience, focusing in the medical field and has also served in the army. He has a super close knit family with just all around good values."
Vanessa herself confirmed that she has a new man in her life while appearing on iHeartRadio's podcast Help! I Suck at Dating with fellow Bachelor Nation member Dean Unglert.
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Story highlights Hijazi has been in detention on child abuse and human trafficking charges for three years
Lawyer says Obama and Trump administrations played "critical" role in case
(CNN) A Cairo court on Sunday acquitted Egyptian-American aid worker Aya Hijazi of child abuse and human trafficking charges after she had spent nearly three years behind bars.
"I feel like the mother of a bride today," Hijazi's mother, Naglaa Hosny, said.
Hijazi and her seven co-defendants -- including her husband Mohamed Hassanein -- worked for a foundation dedicated to aiding Cairo's street children until May 2014 when its offices were raided.
They were accused of child abuse and human trafficking and have remained in detention since. The other defendants were also found not guilty.
Hijazi's case has garnered international attention over the years -- Human Rights Watch called it a "travesty of justice" in a report released last month and argued that there was virtually no evidence to support the prosecution.
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A 20-year-old man has pleaded not guilty to charges that he drove onto and damaged the Iowa baseball field made famous by the 1989 "Field of Dreams" movie.
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The Telegraph Herald reports that Austin Pape, of Dyersville, entered a written plea before his arraignment scheduled for Monday in Dubuque. Investigators say Pape has acknowledged driving onto the field Jan. 22, and his attorney has said Pape will work with prosecutors on a resolution.
Court records say the owner estimated the damage at more than $5,500. The vehicle left deep gashes in the field and damaged sprinklers.
The field sits 2 miles outside Dyersville - 142 miles northeast of Des Moines. Thousands of people visit the property, running around the bases and walking to the surrounding cornfields.
BAQUET: What was that like, being in therapy? What did you talk about that you had never acknowledged to yourself or talked about?
JAY-Z: I grew so much from the experience. But I think the most important thing I got is that everything is connected. Every emotion is connected and it comes from somewhere. And just being aware of it. Being aware of it in everyday life puts you at such a … you’re at such an advantage. You know, you realize that if someone’s racist toward you, it ain’t about you. It’s about their upbringing and what happened to them, and how that led them to this point. You know, most bullies bully. It just happen. Oh, you got bullied as a kid so you trying to bully me. I understand.
Hazen Audel is on a mission to deliver 200 reindeer to their spring habitat inside the Arctic Circle.
Garcia’s first event as a Major champion will be the Players’ Championship at Sawgrass followed by the Byron Nelson tournament in Texas.
While Rose will be in the field, Garcia is understood to be unwilling to accommodate the event in his schedule next month.
Ian Woosnam is thinking of extending his Masters career by another year.
Woosnam, who will be 60 by the time Augusta next comes around, was talked out of hanging his clubs up last year by his wife and was encouraged by an improvement of nine shots at this year’s tournament.
“I haven’t ruled it out. Maybe I’ll just come back and see the azaleas for next year,” said Woosnam.
“I quite enjoyed it. I just can’t really putt around Augusta. That is the problem. If I putted only half-decent, I’d make the cut every single time.”
The midseason break has fans speculating before its official release in January next year
When does Suits return to Netflix?
Over in America, it is customary to for TV shows to take a midseason break, leaving fans with lots of burning questions.
In late September, Suits aired its midseason finale, titled Donna, which was episode 10 of the seventh season.
The USA Network's promo for episode 11 of season 7 has already been released. But the episode itself will not come out until January 2018.
Fans still have six episodes to go because there are 16 episodes in total in Suits season 7.
NEW YORK — The latest on developments in financial markets (All times local):
9:35 a.m.
Stocks are opening slightly lower on Wall Street as technology and phone companies take losses.
The declines early Friday threatened to put an end to the longest winning streak in four years for the Standard & Poor's 500 index.
Wholesale club operator Costco sank 5.2 per cent after reporting a disappointing quarter.
Bond prices fell, pushing yields higher. The yield on the 10-year Treasury note rose to 2.40 per cent .
The higher yields send banks higher. Citizens Financial rose 1.4 per cent .
The S&P 500 index fell 4 points, or 0.2 per cent , to 2,547.
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excited to get to work. as we told you earlier on news 10 --- nate green will be the chief executive officer. we talked to green after today's announcement. the boys and girls club gives local youth a safe place to learn and have fun. green will help with day-to-day operations and programs. he'll also oversee a new master plan for the club and its future. green told us it's humbling to be able to positively impact young people's lives. "it's more important than ever that the youth of our community are provided a place that's both safe and positive. a lot of outside influences are going on in the world today. green attended indiana state university on a basketball scholarship. he officially starts august 6th. [b16]care with a bear-vo news 10 is teaming up with a local
STANISLAUS COUNTY — Fire crews are attacking flames that have covered 63 acres in Stanislaus County.
As of 4:21 p.m., Cal Fire reports the Stuhr Fire near Interstate 5 and Stuhr Road was 55 percent contained.
Officials have not said what caused the fire.
Stay with FOX40 News and FOX40.com for more wildfire updates.
SAO PAULO, Aug 11 (Reuters) - Brazil on Friday nominated two central bank officials for the bank's interest-rate setting board, according to the official gazette, pending approval by the Senate.
The two nominees, Paulo Sérgio Neves de Souza and Maurício Costa Moura, are currently the respective heads of the bank's banking supervision department and its governor's office.
Souza is set to replace Anthero Meirelles as director of supervision and Moura will take Luiz Feltrim's place as director of administration, a person with knowledge of the matter told Reuters. (Reporting by Patrícia Duarte; Writing by Bruno Federowski; Editing by Kevin Liffey)
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Iraqi Prime Minister Dr. Haider Abadi has visited the headquarters of the largest French employers organization in Paris and held a meeting with the heads of 25 major French companies.
The Mouvement des Entreprises de France (MEDEF) has more than 750,000 member firms, 90 percent of them being small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with fewer than 50 employees.
At a separate meeting during his visit to Paris, the French Government agreed to subsidise Iraqi students accepted on further education courses in France.
(Source: Office of the Prime Minister)
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Indianapolis International Airport is hosting exhibits honoring Robert F. Kennedy, who gave an iconic speech in the city following the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.
Visitors to the airport can view photos and stories of people who attended Kennedy's April 4, 1968, speech, which was given in a predominantly poor African-American neighborhood.
They can also read a transcription of the speech, which is credited with preventing rioting in Indianapolis after King's assassination while other U.S. cities burned in the unrest. Kennedy himself was assassinated months later.
The exhibits commemorate the 50th anniversary of his remarks and will be up through early April.
Jimmy Garoppolo no longer plays for the Patriots, so he’s now free to enjoy himself during the offseason.
And, judging by some recent social media posts, it appears that’s exactly what the 49ers quarterback has been doing.
Garoppolo has been in Las Vegas enjoying some of the March Madness action, and he apparently arrived on Thursday, when the 2018 NCAA Tournament’s Round of 64 games began.
Here are a few clips of Garoppolo having fun with his bros.
Jimmy Garoppolo in Las Vegas A post shared by Jimmy Garoppolo Pics Vids (@jimmy_g10news) on Mar 18, 2018 at 7:22pm PDT
When you’re as good looking as Garoppolo is, you’re essentially making the world a better place by walking around shirtless.
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Some members of The Colony police force received generous New Year's gift.
The police department posted a photo of a note on their Facebook page that was left for a few of their officers at a restaurant.
The note read, in part, "Tonights [sic] dinner is on my wife and I. We are forever grateful for your service!"
The police department posted the note to thank the anonymous couple for paying for the meals.
May 4 National Australia Bank said on Thursday its first-half cash profit rose 2.3 percent, beating analysts' estimates, as the company benefited from growth in lending and stronger trading income.
Cash profit for the six months to end of March rose 2.3 percent to A$3.29 billion ($2.44 billion), compared with A$3.22 billion a year ago.
Analysts on average had estimated net income of A$3.24 billion, according to three surveyed by Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S.
The country's fourth biggest maintained its interim dividend at 99 cents per share fully franked. ($1 = 1.3473 Australian dollars) (Reporting By Aparajita Saxena in Bengaluru; Editing by Stephen Coates and Sandra Maler)
Andrew Bogut announced his NBA retirement after 13 seasons Tuesday, but his basketball career isn’t over: the veteran big man inked a two-year deal with the NBL’s Sydney Kings.
I spoke with @andrewbogut about his decision to sign in Sydney, injuries and the chip on his shoulder, and being happy to bring some sh*t-talking to the NBL. https://t.co/EGO01A8mwf — Olgun Uluc (@OlgunUluc) April 24, 2018
Bogut, 33, also earned a small financial stake in his new team.
Bogut had opted not to seek another NBA contract in order to stay close to his wife through her high-risk pregnancy.
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HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — If you’ve ever wanted to be a police officer, you’ll have a shot in the state’s capital city!
The Hartford Police Department is looking for some new officers.
Mayor Luke Bronin announced on Monday that the police department has opened an application window for people who live both inside and outside of the city.
Those who are interested must be at least 21-years-old, must have a high school diploma or GED, and must have a valid driver’s license.
Applications will be accepted between Dec. 11 and Jan. 5 and can be sent in online at https://www.policeapp.com/City-of-Hartford-CT-Police-Department/192/.
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“Every day, across our province, social workers support individuals, families and communities to seek and experience positive change,” Social Services Minister Paul Merriman said. “Social Work Week is our chance to take the time to appreciate what social workers do for the people of Saskatchewan, and also to recognize the value of social work as a profession.”
Dino Melaye: Nigeria Police explains how Senator attempted to escape
Force Headquarters has come up with details on the circumstances leading to Tuesday’s escape of Senator Dino Melaye. Melaye jumped down from the vehicle conveying him to Lokoja, Kogi State for possible parade and subsequent arraignment in court. Force Public Relations Officer, Jimoh Moshood, spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN at the premises […]
Dino Melaye: Nigeria Police explains how Senator attempted to escape
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Vegas Nation video host Bryan Salmond and Raiders beat writer Michael Gehlken look at the running back position for the NFL draft.
Vegas Nation video host Bryan Salmond and Raiders beat writer Michael Gehlken look at the running back position for the upcoming NFL Draft.
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ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – A man accused of driving drunk with two children inside the car has pleaded guilty.
The Albany County District Attorney’s Office says 23-year-old Issiah Cain was pulled over on I-90 in Albany back in June.
Officers say he seemed drunk and admitted to drinking a half of bottle of liquor. It was later found that he was driving over the legal limit with a one-year-old and two-year-old in the car.
Cain now faces six months in jail when he is sentenced.
× Are millennials the worst behaved drivers?
DEARBORN, Mich. — Virtually all drivers between the ages of 19 and 24 admit to engaging in risky driving in the last 30 days, and what’s more, they think that’s okay.
Older drivers don’t do much better.
The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety has issued a report in which no age group comes out looking like safe drivers: all groups reported their driving in the previous 30 days included speeding, texting, and running red lights.
But the younger you are, the more likely you are to do those things. And drivers ages 19-24 think their risky driving behaviors are acceptable. About 88.4% of those drivers report their driving included some dangerous activities.
The numbers are lower for older drivers, but still the vast majority misbehave:
19-24: 88.4%
25-39: 79.2
40-59: 75.2
60-74: 67.3
75+: 69.1
The Ottawa Senators scored the opening goal in Game 3 on one of the most ridiculous Erik Karlsson passes we’ve ever seen (and that’s saying something.)
Deep in the defensive zone, he flipped the puck high through the air all the way to the Bruins blue line — and right onto the stick of Mike Hoffman.
And of course, then Hoffman pulls an amazing deke to beat Tukka Rask.
Let’s watch it over and over.
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The council of ministers decided on Wednesday to appoint privatisation commissioner Constantinos Herodotou as executive director of the Central Bank of Cyprus, the press and Information Office said.
The cabinet also appointed Stavros Evagorou, an MP with Akel until last May, as non-executive board member, the PIO said in a statement on its website on Wednesday.
In addition, the cabinet decided to ratify the appointment of Michalis Marathefits, currently press officer at RCB Bank, as general manager of state broadcaster CyBC.
A finance ministry source said that Herodotou was departing from the ministry. He succeeds Stelios Kiliaris, whose tumultuous resignation two years ago sparked a series of events which led to the firing and subsequent conviction of former deputy attorney general Rikkos Erotokritou by a criminal court a week ago.
Shemika Charles, known as "the undisputed Queen of Limbo," received four "yes" votes Tuesday on "America's Got Talent." She now moves on to the next round.
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The Department of Housing has directed Wexford County Council to appoint a vacant homes officer.
Its in an effort to address the chronic housing crisis the country has and utilise any vacant houses
The Housing Minister says people should face penalties for failing to bring vacant houses into use.
Eoghan Murphy is looking at a number of measures to deal with the issue
One option is to encourage elderly people living in nursing homes to become landlords and rent out their property.
Minister Murphy says something has to be done.
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The Northern California DX Foundation (NCDXF) has contributed $2,500 to the ARRL Ham Aid Fund. Ham Aid was created in 2005 in response to the need for equipment and resources to support the Amateur Radio response to hurricanes in the US and Caribbean. ARRL has supplied Ham Aid kits for the hurricane emergency response efforts in Puerto Rico and elsewhere, where the equipment helps to support necessary communication in the disaster’s wake.
“Ham Aid equipment will be needed for future requests,” NCDXF President John Miller, K6MM, said in making the announcement. “NCDXF encourages all amateurs to consider a donation to Ham Aid.
With donations from the DX community, NCDXF helps to fund well-organized DXpeditions to “rare, difficult, and expensive entities.” NCDXF also provides scholarships to Contest University for those 25 years old and younger, partners with IARU to operate the NCDXF Beacon System worldwide, and oversees the Cycle 25 Project — an endowment fund created from estate planning.
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These teams are so similar, it’s difficult to think any result would be surprising. Either team can blow out the other. Either team can win a close battle. An argument can be made for any result, and given how many weeks both teams have had to prepare, anything is possible. If Penn State wants to win, it will have to start better than it has during the regular season. If USC wants to win, it will have to finish better. Both teams have a ton of momentum. Both have changed their seasons after slow starts. They key to who will keep that momentum going lies, as it so often does, in the play of the quarterback. Great as Sam Darnold has been for USC, Penn State’s Trace McSorley has consistently come up with bigger plays, in bigger moments, all season long. Penn State won the better conference. Penn State beat the better teams. It should come out with a victory in its biggest game in years.
Penn State 34, USC 27
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When Mike O’Sullivan graduated from Villanova University, he aspired to a career in advertising.
“I thought I would end up on Madison Avenue, and it never happened,” he said.
O’Sullivan took a job out of college in the advertising department of The Maryland Gazette and discovered that newspaper advertising was his passion.
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YEREVAN, APRIL 17, ARMENPRESS. Azerbaijani Armed Forces began large-scale military exercises.
The Azerbaijani APA reported the goal of the exercises is to check the combat readiness of the Armed Forces, organization of management of the Armed Forces and their partnership during combat operations.
Up to 30 thousand soldiers, more than 250 tanks, over 200 various caliber missile-artillery systems, multiple rocket launchers, 25 gunships, UAVs and new radio-electronic reconnaissance devices are involved in the military exercises.
Various modern warfare scenarios will be simulated during the exercise, as well as operations in difficult terrain.
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Tommie "T-Bone" Pruitt, 83, has traveled across the country and played among the greats like Tina Turner and Bo Diddley. On Friday evening, he took the stage at Town Square Park for the first Live at Five Friday of the month.
Pruitt is a Mississippi native. He grew up in Ellisville, right outside of Hattiesburg. His father and brothers all had careers in music. Pruitt's blues career started with an old cigar box.
"I got me a box, I put four nails in there and made it a little, you know, guitar," Pruitt said. "That's how I started playing."
At age 15, he started playing clubs around Laurel and Hattiesburg. Pruitt saved $12 to buy his first real guitar.
In 1962, he started playing guitar and singing for the Five Royals. Pruitt has also performed with Ike and Ivory Joe Hunter. His name was added to a Mississippi Blues Trail marker in Laurel in 2010.
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HONOLULU (AP) — The FBI is investigating four Honolulu police officers who are accused of forcing a man to place his mouth on a urinal inside a public restroom.
Honolulu Police Chief Susan Ballard says another officer reported the suspected misconduct after the officers responded to a complaint Sunday of a person trespassing in the restroom.
Ballard says the department referred the case to the FBI on Wednesday following an initial internal investigation.
All four have been placed on restricted duty. They have not been identified.
According to the department, the officers have between three and 16 years of law enforcement experience.
Ballard says she is “appalled at the behavior,” and the department will take appropriate action if the allegations are true.
Bobbie Jean Droke, age 84, passed away Friday, June 2, 2017 at her home in Hohenwald.
Funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 6 at The Sanctuary with David Flowers and Travis Grimsley officiating. Burial followed in the Highland Memorial Gardens in Jackson.
Mrs. Droke was born March 6, 1933 in Lavinia to the late Walter Newton Chandler and Ola Mae Pratt Chandler. She worked as a machine operator before retirement.
Survivors include her husband, Wayne Droke; sons, Walter Droke (Shirley) and James Michael Droke (Doreen), all of Hohenwald; seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, James Chandler, and four sisters, Rosa Austin, Opal Talley, Bonnie Yarbrough and Louise Howard.
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The supermodel ensured her spouse's eyes were firmly on her as they dined at the romantic Giorgio Baldi in Santa Monica.
Wearing her tresses down in a loose wave, the 31-year-old happily ditched a bra altogether despite opting for a daring crop top.
Chrissy, who wed the hitmaker back in 2013, turned heads in the skimpy lace look, which struggled to contain her ample chest.
The mother-of-one teamed her tiny number with a black tuxedo jacket and matching, ankle-grazing trousers.
There will be a meet and greet with 1st District Congressman Roger Marshall Thursday, August 24th at Colbert’s at 5200 Colbert Hills Drive, Manhattan. This is scheduled from 7 – 8:30 p.m.
Snacks and drinks will be provided.
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Toronto Wolfpack will make the trip to Halifax-based NCL Champions Siddal in the third round of the Challenge Cup.
The Canadian club’s first ever fixture in the competition will see them make the 4.5 mile trip from their Brighouse base to take on Siddal, who defeated Pilkington Recs to reach this round of the competition.
Elsewhere, five ties pit League One clubs together, while West Warriors and Haydock will face off in the only all-amateur tie.
Challenge Cup third round draw:
West Hull OR Thatto Heath v Whitehaven
Hemel Stags v London Skolars
Fryston Warriors v Keighley Cougars
Uni of Gloucestershire All Golds v North Wales Crusaders
Newcastle Thunder v Workington Town
Doncaster v Myton Warriors
Siddal v Toronto Wolfpack
Barrow Raiders v Rochdale Mayfield
York City Knights v Egremont Rangers
South Wales Ironmen v Oxford
Hunslet RLFC v Coventry Bears
Wests Warriors v Haydock
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"How does a thought evolve into a freehand sketch? What is the importance of the interaction between the mind, eyes and hand?“
In his lecture, Sergei Tchoban will discuss the collection of his architectural drawings on view in the exhibition and in his book. He will speak to the poetic essence of his craft, and the value, more broadly, for hand drawing in architecture. At a time of intense computational representation, Mr. Tchoban's approach to hand drawing is one that can be associated to ideas about the generation of thought itself. His works and words are powerful tools for a searing journey into the values of sight, hand and mind in the human experience.
Zenith General Insurance Company Limited’s favorable combined ratio in an industry fraught with huge management expenses validates the insurer’s efficient underwriting capacity. For the year ended December 2016, the Nigerian insurer’s combined ratio (CR) of 62.70 percent, though higher than the 56 percent recorded in 2015, is lower than the 100 percent threshold. The CR…
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Hogan (shoulder) is listed as active for Monday night's game against the Dolphins.
Hogan's return to the mix after missing four games arrives at a good time from the Patriots' perspective, with Rob Gronkowski serving a one-game suspension this week. While replacing Gronkowski is not a one-man job, Hogan gives the team's offense another viable red-zone option in the star tight end's absence. While it's possible that in his first outing back, Hogan may not see quite as heavy a snap count as he did prior to his injury, the wideout still figures to be a key passing target Monday for QB Tom Brady, along with deep threat Brandin Cooks and slot man Danny Amendola.
Indianapolis utility wants to increase 2 monthly charges
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis Power & Light Co. could raise its residential customers' power rates about 10 percent under two proposed increases in monthly charges.
IPL wants state regulators to allow it to increase the monthly "fixed charge" that customers pay by 59 percent, or from $17 to $27.
The utility is also seeking to raise its monthly "energy charge" that's based on customers' actual volume of electricity use.
The Indianapolis Business Journal reports those increases could raise rates on IPL's typical residential customer about 10 percent.
Some consumer groups, environmentalists and large industrial buyers oppose the proposed increases, calling them too steep.
The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission plans public hearings April 23 and May 7 on the proposals.
IPL has about 490,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers in Indianapolis and surrounding areas.
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LONDON, July 4 (Reuters) - Seven-times champion Serena Williams moved up a gear at Wimbledon to beat Bulgarian qualifier Viktoriya Tomova 6-1 6-4 on Wednesday and reach the third round.
The 36-year-old American barely broke sweat in a one-sided first set but was tested by the world number 135 in the second without ever looking troubled.
While the Centre Court crowd clearly appreciated the sight of Williams in full flow they took a shine to the plucky Tomova who battled hard to make a match of it.
Even ultimate warrior Williams applauded a couple of her opponent's winners late in the second set before completing victory in 66 minutes.
The 25th seed will face the winner of the match that followed her on Centre Court between Germany's Tatjana Maria and France's Kristina Mladenovic.
"It was better than my first round and I'm happy that I'm going in the right direction," Williams, who took her winning streak at Wimbledon to 16 matches, said on court. (Reporting by Martyn Herman, editing by Ed Osmond)
A few hydroponic farmers have successfully gotten the organic label for their crops. But that's not sitting well with some organic farmers, who feel like the label is being co-opted and who argue that organic is actually all about the soil.
Monday's Vermont Edition explored this ongoing debate. Guests on the program were Davey Miskell, an organic farmer and one of the leaders in the movement to limit organic certification to produce grown in soil, and also Lauren Mordasky, the operations director of Vermont Hydroponics.
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RIYADH, May 31 (Reuters) - Two assailants stabbed to death a traffic policeman in the western Saudi Arabian city of Taif and then exchanged gunfire with security forces at a nearby National Guard facility, a local newspaper reported on Thursday.
The attackers stole the policeman's vehicle and service weapon before entering the military site, according to online news site Sabq, which is seen as close to the authorities. One attacker was wounded and detained while the other one fled, the report said.
Sabq reported additional injuries among the security forces without providing details.
The Interior Ministry did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Taif is perched in the mountains just east of Mecca, the holiest site in Islam.
(Reporting by Stephen Kalin Editing by Leslie Adler)
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Thomas (hip) was active for the Rams' season finale Sunday against the Cardinals.
After missing last week's game versus the Niners, Thomas garnered just one target Sunday, which he secured for 15 yards.
Tyrese is calling out his "Fast & Furious" franchise co-star Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson for breaking up the cast amid reports of a spinoff film starring Johnson.
Tyrese posted a picture of the cast Thursday on Instagram and wrote in the caption that thinks Johnson "had a problem cause he wasn't the ONLY ONE on the movie poster." Calling Johnson "a clown," Tyrese says Johnson didn't have to accept the solo role. He also said Johnson and franchise producer Hiram Garcia "broke up the #FastFamily."
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraq’s Oil Ministry has added a new processing unit to the Kirkuk oil refinery, increasing the plant’s capacity to 56,000 barrels per day, the ministry said in a statement on Monday.
The new production unit can process 13,000 barrels per day of crude, the statement said, citing Oil Minister Jabar al-Luaibi.
The new upgraded production capacity will meet most of the domestic need of the northern oil city of Kirkuk and nearby provinces and “save hard currency as a result of cutting fuel imports”, it said.
Iraq is working to divert most future output from Kirkuk oilfield to local refineries due to an ongoing conflict with Kurdish regional authorities over the use of an export pipeline to Turkey.
Production from Kirkuk stopped in mid-October after Iraqi forces dislodged Kurdish fighters and took over the northern region’s oilfields.
While left-wing activists were brawling with white supremacists in Charlottesville this weekend, another political battle was taking place in Atlanta. At Netroots Nation, an annual gathering of the nation's progressive leaders, some Democratic lawmakers declared war against their own party's centrists. Senator Elizabeth Warren, a likely Democratic candidate for president in 2020, proclaimed that Democrats would not be going back to the days of welfare reform and the crime bill. She sneered that Democrats used to tell party members to give up, keep your heads down, be realistic, act like a grown-up, keep doing the same old same old ...
Join us for another day of Aston Villa news, analysis, and opinion.
It was another win for Aston Villa on Saturday - that’s now four wins in a row.
It wasn’t as comfortable an afternoon as the recent trips to Barnsley and Burton, but it was another success all the same - and another clean sheet, too.
Steve Bruce's attention will have turned to his preparations for the trip to Wolves on Sunday, October 15.
That will include who to play at left back with Neil Taylor unsuccessful in his appeal against his red card.
Bruce will also be hoping his internationals all return from national service unscathed.
We’ll be bringing you plenty of coverage and throughout the day, so stay tuned.
– Several WWE stars were asked about their favorite Kane moments in the latest edition of WWE Pop Question. Those asked include Daniel Bryan, Shawn Michaels, Jinder Mahal, Seth Rollins, Johnny Gargano, Drew McIntyre and Heath Slater.
– Xavier Woods thanked everyone who tuned in for WWE and IGN’s eSports Showdown last night.
A bus carrying Australian and New Zealand travellers to the dawn service at Gallipoli burst into flames
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This week, Bigg Boss tweaked the nominations process a bit by pairing up housemates and asking them to reach a mutual decision and nominate one of themselves. The pairs are – Lopa and Nitibha, Bani and Om Swami, Manu and Mona.
Reportedly, except Manu and Mona, the other two pairs are unable to reach a mutual conclusion and as a result, all four of them are nominated. Also, Manu and Mona decide on nominating the latter. Rohan has already been nominated as a punishment by Bigg Boss and Manveer being the captain, is excluded from the nominations.
Therefore, the contestants who will be nominated tonight are – Bani, Om Swami, Lopa, Nitibha, Mona and Rohan.
HAMILTON, Ohio — An Ohio teenager who pleaded guilty to fatally shooting her father has been sentenced to juvenile prison until she’s 21.
The 15-year-old was sentenced on Monday in Butler County Juvenile Court. She pleaded guilty last month to a murder charge. She originally was charged with aggravated murder.
Authorities say the teen loaded a handgun and shot her 71-year-old father in the face in February 2017 at the family’s home in Hamilton, roughly 30 miles (48 kilometres) north of Cincinnati. Authorities say she told 911 dispatchers that she shot him.
Her attorney says the girl accepts responsibility. A motive hasn’t been offered.
The judge says the teen could serve several years to life in adult prison if she doesn’t behave in juvenile prison.
The Associated Press generally doesn’t name juveniles charged with crimes.
It's been more than 20 years since Jessica Biel found fame back in the mid-'90s as a teenage star on The WB. To celebrate the beautiful actress-producer's 36th birthday on March 3, 2018, Wonderwall.com is taking a look back at the Golden Globe nominee's life in pictures -- from her "7th Heaven" days to her most memorable movies and romances to her roles as Mrs. Timberlake and Mom. Keep reading for more...
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Syracuse mayoral candidate Juanita Perez Williams landed endorsements from three Democratic leaders this week.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) announced their support for the Democratic candidate on Thursday, while Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D-Yonkers), the New York State Senate Democratic Conference leader, endorsed Perez Williams on Tuesday.
“Juanita Perez Williams’ story reflects the promise that is America,” Schumer said in a statement. “She has reminded all of us not only why we are Democrats, but the importance of giving back through service.”
The endorsements came more than two weeks after Perez Williams defeated party designee Joe Nicoletti in the Democratic primary.
Perez Williams will face Republican Laura Lavine, independent Ben Walsh and Green Party candidate Howie Hawkins in the Nov. 7 general election.
A Ballantrae man has been awarded a special long service medal from the Royal Caledonian Curling Club.
At last Saturday’s celebration dinner for Logan Curling Club’s 150th anniversary at the North West Castle Hotel, stalwart club member Hew Drummond was presented with his Royal Caledonian Curling Club 50 year medal.
The medal is presented to curlers who have had been members of RCCC affiliated curling clubs for 50 years continuously.
Hew, who now lives in Ballantrae, began curling with Logan before going on to join Orwell CC at Kinross. When he moved back to the south-west he played with Loch Connel CC and then finally back to Logan CC.
The Royal Caledonian Curling Club (RCCC) is the National Governing Body for Scottish Curling. With approximately 12,500 members in over 640 clubs.
iStock/Thinkstock(WASHINGTON) — In what would be a major pivot away from a foreign policy position held by the previous administration, a White House official said that the United States will not insist upon a two-state solution to settle the Israel-Palestinian conflict.
“Maybe, maybe not,” said the official in a briefing at the White House. “It’s something the two sides have to agree to. It’s not for us to impose that vision. But I think we’ll find out more about that tomorrow.”
President Donald Trump is schedule to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Wednesday at the White House.
“A two-state solution that doesn’t bring peace is not our goal that anybody wants to achieve,” the official said. “Peace is the goal, whether it comes in the form of a two-state solution if that’s what the parties want or something else, if that’s what the parties want, we’re going to help them.”
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Sports2-a-Days Preview: St. Amant Gators
The St. Amant Gators are rebuilding on offense and reloading on defense coming off of a 10-2 2017 season that saw them bring home the 5-5A district title.
Head Coach David Oliver has just one starter back on offense, center Beau Grimillion. The Gators are expecting their quarterback competition to run all the way through Fall practices before deciding between Caleb Thompson and Lathan Bourgeois. At the tailback spot expect a three-headed monster to attack opposing defenses as Coach Oliver wants to roll between Chris Piper, Reggie Sim and cornerback and athlete KJ Franklin.
On defense the Gators should be in much better shape with six returning starters and plenty of talent. Coach Oliver feels like his defensive line and secondary will be a strength of the team in 2018 and Johnny Johnson and Brandon Bell will lead the way on the defensive line.
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TORONTO, April 20 Canada's main stock index rose in early trading on Thursday, as Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd jumped on an earnings beat and banks and many other financial stocks also gained.
The Toronto Stock Exchange's S&P/TSX composite index was up 47.13 points, or 0.30 percent, at 15,600.01 shortly after the open. Nine of its 10 main groups gained. (Reporting by Alastair Sharp; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
The brokerage currently has a "positive" rating on the stock. Susquehanna's price objective points to a potential upside of 39.77% from the company's previous close.
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Jeffrey and his husband have been thinking about adopting a child and Jeffrey has admittedly been super nervous about it. This morning, Jeffrey said he’s been googling parenting advice and actually found some interesting advice from celebs.
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Repair work at a Basra oil jetty damaged by a tanker collision last month were completed on Sunday, two officials at state-run South Oil Company told Reuters on Monday.
Crude exports from the Basra terminal were not affected by the collision that happened on March 24, when strong winds caused a very large crude carrier (VLCC) to lurch into berth number 1.
A one-million-barrel vessel, the Storviken, was anchored at that berth early on Monday, loading a cargo of light crude, said the two South Oil Co. officials.
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As the Alberta Golden Bears and Saskatchewan Huskies were getting ready to do battle on the ice for the 500th time, Kevin Karius spoke to former Bears coach Bill Moores about the teams’ rivalry.
And after receiving the top gong the tennis star revealed his own kids had trolled him about being behind Rafael Nadal in the world rankings.
Federer went up against gymnast Pablo Bragger, downhill skier Beat Feuz, ice hockey player Roman Josi and handball ace Andy Schmid for the accolade.
And he saw a year in which he won his 18th and 19th Grand Slam titles respectively rewarded with 37 per cent of the vote.
Federer’s victory is the sixth of his career and it will have done no harm to his confidence.
FILE - This Aug. 14, 2017 file photo provided by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation shows Charles Manson. Manson's cremated remains have been scattered nearly four months after the cult leader died in prison. A funeral was held Saturday, March 17, 2018, following a court battle for the 83-year-old's remains.
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A crash on Interstate 80 has claimed the life of one person. The crash occurred just before 4:30 p.m. in the westbound lanes of I-80 near Beaver Crossing at mile marker 369.
A semi hauling cars was traveling eastbound and struck the back of a 2018 Mercedes SUV, then crossed the median and hit another semi head-on. The driver of the eastbound semi was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the westbound semi was transported to York General Hospital with what are believed to be non-life-threatening injuries. The driver of the SUV was not injured.
Westbound I-80 was closed for approximately three hours, but is now open. Names of the parties involved are being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
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This is the Alfred E. Newman market, as investors show little if any concern for some of the risks that face big-cap technology names.
Both Apple (ticker: AAPL) and Facebook (FB) had some explaining to do last week, but considering the challenges they face, their shares held up well.
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The Twitter account @officialbuffcat told BuzzFeed News that she is just "a girl who likes petting cats" and she saw Buff Cat in her neighborhood in Quebec, Canada.
if you close your eyes right before the buff cat hits, your brain will think that you have died. some people find calmness in this. https://t.co/ZcBK6kGUPo
Dr. Dan Smith, a veterinarian in New York, told BuzzFeed News he's not sure if Buff Cat suffers from a genetic muscle condition, but said, "That boy is an absolute unit."
"There is a genetic mutation that's found mostly in some cow breeds that is called double-muscling (look up some pictures, they look fucking swole!) and I've heard of rare cases of it in some dog breeds like Rottweilers and Greyhounds, but never in a cat. This might be the first," he added.
JAMB Cancels 59,698 Results Of UTME Candidates – JAMB Registrar
Report has it that the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has cancelled the result of 59,698 candidates who participated in the 2017 UTME. According to the JAMB registrar Oloyede 1,386 candidates have their results cancelled over examination malpractice. 57,646 results were cancelled as a result of centres-induced malpractices. These set of candidates are among …
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The Taste of The Incas Pop Up
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aste the flavors of Peru for one night only at Foxtail Bakeshop and Kitchen with visiting Chef Francesca Begazo of Inka Mamas and Brasa in Costa Mesa, Calif. Begazo will lead the Peruvian journey, while Foxtail owner and Pastry Chef Nickol Hayden-Cady will offer Peruvian-inspired desserts. The menu includes the most famous Incan cocktail, the pisco sour. No reservations required to attend; it's first-come first-serve.
Three men were shot and killed during an auto racing event last night, a Wisconsin sheriff said.
Kenosha County Sheriff David Beth said authorities responded to the Great Lakes Dragaway in Union Grove around 7 p.m. after receiving reports about shots being fired.
The three men were shot by another man at point-blank range near a food vendor, Beth said at a news conference last night. No suspects were arrested and no one else was injured.
"They have no idea what happened, what caused this," the sheriff said after getting a statement from friends of the victims.
Two of the men died at the scene, and the third died while being transported to a hospital. Beth said at least two of the men were from Aurora, Illinois.
The sheriff's office estimated that more than 5,000 people were at the raceway for an event known as "Larry's Fun Fest." The track's website shows the event included drag racing, tailgating, live entertainment and a car show.
Union Grove is about 25 miles south of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Monday, August 14, 2017
City Public Works officials said a proposed sewage holding tank will not be built at Memphis Drive in Hixson as proposed earlier.
Memphis Drive residents have gone before the City Council several times asking that it not be put by them.
Officials said, instead, it will be placed behind McKamey Animal Center off of North Access Road.
Two teens sent to emergency room after eating laced food
A male suspect in his early 20’s is being sought by Peebles police for selling candy and cake laced with marijuana. The suspect was selling the pot-laced sweets outside the First Stop gas station and convenience store on North Main Street in Peebles on Saturday. Authorities say the man is not connected with the business. Two teens purchased candy and cakes from the suspect, but did not know there was marijuana in the food items. Both teens were taken to the emergency room with spiked heart rate, and both tested positive for marijuana.
Watch today’s Pocketnow Daily as we talk about the iPhone X and the rumors that it might not be ready in time for the launch date. We also cover the things that the Made By Google event didn’t tell you. Huawei also follows as we see a new teaser on its battery capabilities. We also go through the deals you can get on T-Mobile if you bring your own Pixel to the carrier.
All this and more after the break.
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– Bring Your Own Pixel 2 to T-Mobile, get $325
– Google’s USB-C to 3.5mm adapter is more than twice as expensive as Lightning to 3.5mm adapter
– “Made for Google” accessory program launches with 26 partners
– Will the Pixel 2 receive three full years of Android OS updates?
– Huawei Mate 10 officially outed with 4,000mAh battery
– iPhone X delays reportedly worsened with yields below 10 percent
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British Prime Minister Theresa May attends the Sovereign’s Parade at Britain’s Royal Military Academy Sandhurst last week. Paul Grover / Pool via Reuters
May backed the campaign to remain in the E.U. — the losing side — but has vowed to lead the U.K. through two tough years of negotiations to exit the 28-member trading bloc.
Her ruling Conservative Party have opened up a 21-point lead over the Labour Party, according to the YouGov pollster this week.
Labour is led by anti-establishment socialist Jeremy Corbyn, who has drummed up record membership among core supporters but is accused of not engaging with the wider population or providing a strong opposition to the government.
The way that Google keeps track of some possible vulnerabilities presented in Android apps is by constantly scanning them. The so-called “Verify Apps” function has been working that post-installation scanning since 2014.
But only just recently were you able to track what your Android phone has been scanning. Google Play Services version 10.2 or above will likely let you see those apps. Just check the Google settings, look into security and check the “Verify Apps” item.
There’s no actionable content in the interface — just knowing which apps got looked at recently might be security enough. You can, though, opt in for the framework to check on your sideloaded (or maliciously loaded-in) apps.
Google is also continuing to work up security on its Play storefront as well through reviews checking.
Missouri Governor Eric Greitens appointed Elijah Mayfield to the Governor's Council on Disability. Elijah is a National Down Syndrome Society Ambassador, recipient of the 2016 National Down Syndrome "Self-Advocate of the Year" award, and serves as an intern in the Governor's Office. Elijah also works for St. Mary's Hospital, is active on Lincoln University's campus and with the United Way of Central Missouri.
SMITHFIELD, R.I. (WPRI) – Police in Smithfield are searching for a pair of credit card fraud suspects.
Police say the two men walked into the Kohl’s on Putnam Pike on Monday. One of the men opened a credit card using a fake Connecticut Driver’s License.
Both men left the store with several hundred dollars of merchandise, according to police. They took off in a 2003 Volkswagen Passat with Pennsylvania plates.
Anyone with information on suspects should call Smithfield Police at (401) 231-2500.
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — Attorneys general from three states say a $275 million federal plan for keeping Asian carp from migrating into the Great Lakes is too pricey and rejects the most effective solution.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is recommending technologies such as electric barriers and water cannons at the Brandon Road Lock and Dam near Joliet, Illinois, which stands between the carp-infested Illinois River and Lake Michigan.
Attorneys general Bill Schuette of Michigan, Lori Swanson of Minnesota and Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania say a better way is replacing the lock gates with a concrete wall that would divide the Great Lakes and Mississippi River watersheds. That would cost only about $5.9 million.
An Austin couple knew they were engaging in a "lewd act" when they were stopped by an officer over the weekend at Hippie Hollow, arrest records show. William Hamilton, 25, and Theresa Santos, 23, were arrested Sunday and charged with public lewdness, a Class A misdemeanor, at Austin's clothing-optional Hippie Hollow Park on Lake Travis.
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Mealey's Labor & Employment - U.S. Supreme Court Refuses To Review 2nd Circuit's Offset Ruling
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Supreme Court on Dec. 11 refused to review the Second Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals' ruling that a New York law barring the offset of a claimant's disability benefits with the proceeds of the claimant's settlement of a personal injury suit is not preempted by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (Aetna Life Insurance Co. v. Salvatore Arnone, No. 17-416, U.S. Sup.).
SACRAMENTO (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday afternoon's drawing of the California Lottery's "Daily 3 Midday" game were:
9-0-9
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This Saturday we're trying to Clear the Shelters! Last year, NBC helped more than 50,000 pets in the United States find a new home. This year, we're aiming for even more. NBC Bay Area Chief Meteorologist Jeff Ranieri features a sheleter participating in the East Bay.
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Legislative debate stretched several hours Tuesday night at the Iowa Capitol as Republican lawmakers tried to fast track votes on a bill that would eliminate most collective bargaining rights for public workers in the state.
In the end, both chambers of the GOP-controlled Legislature agreed to adjourn until Wednesday, following lengthy discussion by Democrats over amendments to essentially gut the bill.
Lawmakers had assembled in the legislative chambers to discuss identical versions of a bill that would prohibit workers like teachers, nurses and correctional officers from negotiating over issues such as health insurance, evaluation procedures and extra pay. The legislation is similar to a 2011 Wisconsin law on collective bargaining.
A lawyer says the Vietnamese woman accused of killing the North Korean leader's half brother told police she realized she had been used to murder him after she was detained.
Doan Thi Huong and co-defendant Siti Aisyah from Indonesia were charged with murder after Kim Jong Nam died at Kuala Lumpur's airport last year. They could face the death penalty if convicted, but not if they lacked intent to kill.
The court heard Tuesday that Huong thought she was playing a harmless prank for a hidden camera show.
Lawyer Hisyam Teh Poh Teik said Huong told police she didn't know the oily liquid given to her by a Korean man was VX nerve agent and she washed her hands after smearing Kim's face because the substance was smelly and uncomfortable.
OREGON COUNTY, MO - A Cape Girardeau man is behind bars after stabbing another man in the back in Oregon County, Missouri on Sunday, June 11. The Oregon County Sheriff's Department received a report of a man who had been stabbed in the back at the campground at Hufstedlers Canoe rental on Sunday afternoon. Responding officers discovered Weston Loveland, 32, of Cape Girardeau had been stabbed twice in the back.
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Just accept it: the robots are coming and there’s not much we can do about it.
No one knows this more than Adam Zelcer, who has founded the business Adboy.com.
Adam Zelcer is the founder of Adboy.com
Zelcer has developed a robot, really a chat bot , that can be built into Facebook and Facebook messenger to answer simple customer queries.
While big businesses have been able to access this technology for some time, he aims to bring it to the masses of small businesses. It costs $1 an hour to run the bot.
Zelcer says the chat bot is able to convert more leads into real sales because it’s easier to use than the standard way people get information about the products and services they buy, which is to browse a business’ website and trawl through pages of product specifications and FAQs to get the answers they require. With a chat bot, you simply ask it questions and it tells you what you need.
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The last launch of Russia’s light-class Rokot carrier rocket will take place early next year, Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center said.
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The avalanche hit an Army post at Baktoor near the Line of Control in Gurez sector during the intervening night, a police official said. (Representational Image: Reuters)
Three soldiers were missing after an avalanche, triggered by fresh snowfall, struck a forward post in Gurez sector in Bandipora district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said today. The avalanche hit an Army post at Baktoor near the Line of Control in Gurez sector during the intervening night, a police official said. He said at least three soldiers were reported missing after the avalanche. “Efforts are on to trace the missing soldiers but continuous snowfall was hampering the rescue and search efforts,” he added. An Army porter is missing since yesterday after he came under an avalanche in Tulail in Gurez sector.
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In addition to all the thanksgiving feasts planned around Toronto, upcoming food events include NoshFest, the city's Jewish food festival, as well as eating contests for both ramen and poutine. You'll also want to capitalize on the free sushi burritos and cheesecake on offer.
The Attorney General (AG) has appealed acting Chief Justice Roxane George’s ruling, that President David Granger acted unlawfully by revoking leases for lands belonging to a group of Seafield, West Coast Berbice farmers.
Among other things, AG Basil Williams SC is contending that the judge erred and misdirected herself in law by restraining the Mahaica, Mahaicony, Abary Agricultural Development Authority (MMA-ADA), or any state agent from entering the land.
Last October, Justice George ruled that the revocation infringed the fundamental rights of the farmers—Philip Alexander Johnson, Rupert Blackman, Rawle Miller and Doreen Monah—to property, guaranteed in Article 142(1) of the Constitution. ….
Reading Royals (ECHL) Transaction: Swavely (F) / Lamarche (D) Loaned
January 2, 2017 - ECHL (ECHL) - Reading Royals News Release
Forward Steven Swavely and Defenseman Maxim Lamarche Loaned to Reading
The Reading Royals of the ECHL, affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League, today announced that forward Steven Swavely and defenseman Maxim Lamarche have been loaned to the Royals from the Lehigh Valley Phantoms of the American Hockey League.
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79 New jobs are coming to Madisonville.
It's a result of an expansion by Berry Global. The Madisonville-Hopkins County Economic Development Corporation says berry is adding a new product line.
We have learned the jobs include both entry-level and skilled positions.
To apply for an open position, click the following link: Berry Global careers.
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Todd Gurley's sensational turnaround season in which he ran for 13 touchdowns and caught six TD passes in the Los Angeles' Rams equally impressive reversal of fortunes earned him The Associated Press 2017 Offensive...
Todd Gurley's sensational turnaround season in which he ran for 13 touchdowns and caught six TD passes in the Los Angeles' Rams equally impressive reversal of fortunes earned him The Associated Press 2017 Offensive Player of the Year Award.
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12/11/17 Shari Jacobson and others, of the group Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, on an upcoming Dec. 14 vigil to commemorate the 5th anniversary of the Sandy Hook mass killing. (Click here to hear or download the interview)
“I understand where you’re going there and this is actually a fun conversation,” Kapler said. “I think of it just the opposite way. In a perfect way, the way that works is throw the ball as slowly as you can, lob it over the middle of the plate, see how quickly you can get contact because, eventually, guys will hit into outs and the inning is over and you will not have used your bullpen.”
Chelsea forwardis unhappy at his new side and has remained in touch his former Real Madrid teammates, warning them against making the move from the La Liga giants, according to Diario Gol via the Daily Express. The Spaniard has reportedly been in touch with his former teammates at Real Madrid and told them that the grass isn’t always greener on the other side.Morata moved from Real Madrid this summer window for a club record of £70m.The 24-year-old attacker also admitted last week in an interview with Spanish newspaper Marca that he was feeling the pressure of his big-money move to West London."I admit it's a very important amount but I have the personality to play calmly and to stay on my path," he said."I've only had two pre-season games, 15 minutes officially and a missed penalty, and they're already killing me, so I know what's ahead.Jacque TalbotFollow: @Jac_Talbot
Stone-Ideas.com will be sending out Special Newsletters to its 5,500 addresses in the stone branch in the run-up to this year’s Marmomac
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LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron has shaken up a two-day visit to Nigeria with a stop at the New Afrika Shrine, a concert hall founded by the late music legend Fela Kuti.
Macron also held talks with Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari on security in Africa's vast Sahel region as the extremist threat grows from groups linked to al-Qaida and the Islamic State organization.
Macron's visit to Africa's most populous nation ends Wednesday.
His visit to the New Afrika Shrine was for a launch event for the 2020 Season of African Cultures in France.
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Macron also is inaugurating an Alliance Francaise cultural center in Lagos and meeting young Nigerian entrepreneurs.
The big game is on Sunday, and that means additional police on the road watching out for drunk drivers. Brian Thompson reports. (Published 4 hours ago)
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MOSCOW The Russian Foreign Ministry said on Thursday it was too early to accuse the Syrian government of being responsible for a deadly poison gas attack in Idlib Province and said a proper investigation was needed, the RIA news agency reported.
The ministry also rejected U.S. assertions that the attack, which killed at least 70 people, meant a deal to rid the country of its chemical weapons stockpile had failed, saying that the process had in fact been "quite successful," RIA reported.
U.S. President Donald Trump accused Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's government of going "beyond a red line" with the attack on civilians and said his attitude toward Syria and Assad had changed, but gave no indication of how he would respond.
Russia has suggested it will publicly stand by Assad however and says the chemical incident was likely caused by a leak from a depot controlled by Syrian rebels.
(Reporting by Alexander Winning; Editing by Andrew Osborn)
The Sukuk supports the banks economic and social advancement goals, in line with its Shari’ah principles.
Dubai is in the lead for Sukuk listings by value, with a current total value of more than $57.7 billion.
Fed raises rates, unveils balance sheet cuts in sign of confidence
WASHINGTON The Federal Reserve raised interest rates on Wednesday for the second time in three months and said it would begin cutting its holdings of bonds and other securities this year, signalling its confidence in a growing U.S. economy and strengthening job market.
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China's government approves imports of two new varieties of genetically modified crops, a move that follows a pledge to accelerate a review of biotech seed applications as part of a new trade deal with the Trump administration.
The decision, which affects genetically engineered corn and soybean varieties developed by Dow Chemical (DOW -1.1% ) and Monsanto (MON -0.1% ), will help clear a backlog of biotech seeds that have awaited approval from China, in some cases for years.
China does not permit the planting of GMO food crops but does allow imports, such as soybeans, for use in its animal feed industry.
HOLLAND, Mich. (AP) — Former Republican Congressman Pete Hoekstra is the new U.S. ambassador to the Netherlands.
White House spokeswoman Vanessa Morrone says Hoekstra was sworn in Monday afternoon by Vice President Mike Pence.
Hoekstra was confirmed last month by the U.S. Senate. He previously served as chair of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and was the ranking Republican on the Committee until 2011.
First elected to Congress in 1992, Hoekstra was born in the Netherlands and moved to the U.S. with his family when he was 3. He was an executive with Michigan-based office furniture maker Herman Miller and later ran unsuccessful campaigns for Michigan governor and U.S. Senate.
President Donald Trump nominated Hoekstra for the ambassador post earlier this year.
One of the finest single malts we have tasted. After oak aging for 12 years the whisky is then transfered to an empty claret casks for an additional year of aging.
Dear Stoner: I am a truck driver with severe back pain and diabetes that causes pain in my feet and back as well as nightly leg cramps. Does CBD work for everyone? I’m trying to find out if it’ll help me.
Wayne
Dear Wayne: CBD isn’t a one-size-fits-all medication or miracle drug, but it has been shown to help patients suffering from nerve pain or neuropathy, especially forms of inflammatory neuropathy, as it’s proved effective at fighting inflammation. Even The Neuropathy Journal has reported that CBD/THC and CBD treatments for pain are supported by “well-controlled” clinical trials, though the publication noted that more needs to be known about the efficacy, dose and routes of administration of medical and commercial cannabis products in America.
Hemp-derived CBD tincture on display at the NoCo Hemp Expo. Jacqueline Collins
Between 500 to 600 high school football coaches from throughout the Deep South have converged at the Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino for the 55th annual Gulf Coast Coaching Clinic.
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP)  Staff from the Maryland newspaper where five employees were shot to death plan to walk in the Fourth of July parade in Annapolis.
Mayor Gavin Buckley says the city invited journalists from The Capital newspaper to participate in the parade Wednesday evening. He says the city has received confirmation that some will be in the parade.
The mayor says he believes it's symbolic for the town, in terms of healing from the tragedy.
Buckley also says former employees of the paper are returning to show support and that anyone connected to the paper is welcome to walk in the parade to feel that "the city has their back."
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The newspaper staffers will have a place of honor near the front of the parade.
ISLAMABAD: Director General Inter Services Public Relations Major General Asif Ghafoor has rejected the news about meeting between Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa and Chief Minister Punjab Shehbaz Sharif.
In his tweet message, he said that the news about the meeting between COAS and Chief Minister Punjab is baseless and no such meeting has taken place.
FILE- This Feb. 23, 2017, file photo shows a delivery van is painted with artwork for Classic Coca-Cola in downtown Pittsburgh. Coca-Cola Co. reports earnings Tuesday, April 24, 2018. Keith Srakocic, File AP Photo
– Here are the highlights from this week’s episode of Smackdown. The videos include Bray Wyatt’s return as WWE Champion, American Alpha vs. The Ascension, Nikki Bella and Natalya’s backstage altercation, Baron Corbin attacking Dean Ambrose and Becky Lynch vs. Mickie James:
DALLAS -- The Dallas Stars formed a line next to players from the Vegas Golden Knights to honor victims of last weekend's mass shooting before the debut of the first major pro sports franchise from Las Vegas.
After Dallas introductions marking the 25th season since the NHL came to Texas, the Stars players skated from their blue line to the Vegas blue line so that both sets of players were together for pregame remembrances Friday night.
The Stars first honored a staff member who died in a car wreck during the offseason before paying tribute to play-by-play announcer Dave Strader, who died of bile duct cancer at 62 the same day of the Vegas shooting, which killed 58 people.
There was were brief moments of silence for each, and the video board read "Viva Las Vegas" as the public address announcer said, "Dallas stands with Vegas and those affected by the horrifying tragedy."
Riverside School teacher Kate Miserocchi will travel to Munich, Germany, this summer to run music workshops for children of Syrian refugees. Riverside School teacher Kate Miserocchi will travel to Munich, Germany, this summer to run music workshops for children of Syrian refugees.
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Kentucky State Police have arrested four Kentucky National Guard soldiers following the investigation of a sexual assault in Calloway County.
Post 1 reports said investigators responded to Murray-Calloway County Hospital on June 3rd for a report of a sexual assault, and took all four suspects into custody later that same day.
Preliminary investigations have shown the four suspects were in Calloway County in preparation for a weekend deployment, with the victim provided alcohol and sexually assaulted by these four suspects.
Those arrested are 25 year old Anthony Tubolino, of Auburn; 19 year old Tyler Hart, of Bowling Green; 21 year old Austin Dennis, of Monfordville; and 22 year old Jacob Ruth, of Monfordville.
Charges on the suspects range from second degree rape, second degree sodomy and first degree sexual abuse.
The Gulf Coast is making preparations for Tropical Storm Nate, expected to make landfall as a Category 1 hurricane. It may bring rain to South Carolina, but the storm's current track has the Midlands outside the "cone of uncertainty."
The Israel Defense Forces arrested 12 people, Monday evening in the Palestinian Authority-assigned areas of Judea and Samaria, who were wanted on suspicion of involvement in terror and violent disorders directed at Israeli targets.
The suspects were turned over to security agencies for further investigation.
LONDON (Reuters) - Iran's foreign ministry summoned the French and Belgian ambassadors and Germany's chargé d'affaires in protest at the arrest of an Iranian diplomat in Germany, Fars news agency reported on Wednesday, citing the ministry.
"The Iranian deputy foreign minister expressed the Islamic Republic's strong protest over the arrest of an Iranian diplomat and emphasised that due to the immunity of diplomats in the Vienna Convention, he should be released without any delay and with no condition," ministry spokesman Bahram Qasemi was quoted as saying.
He added the arrest was a plot to damage Iran-European ties, especially at a time when Iranian President Hassan Rouhani was in Europe to save an international nuclear deal following Washington's withdrawal from the landmark accord.
(Reporting by Bozorgmehr Sharafedin, Editing by William Maclean)
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NYPD looking for Bronx man who choked, robbed two people .
The New York City Police Department is asking the public for assistance with locating and identifying the individual in the attached video and photograph, who is wanted in connection to two robberies that occurred within the the 42nd Precinct.
RUSSELL COUNTY, Ala. — Two people have been arrested after alleged child abuse on an infant.
Authorities arrested McKenzie Elizabeth Stribling and her boyfriend Justin Dakota Massingill in the case.
Russell County Sheriff Heath Taylor says that a 5-week-old boy had a fractured arm, skull and a brain bleed.
The boy is recovering a UAB Hospital in Birmingham where he is in stable condition.
Both Stribling and Massingill were released on $50,000 dollar bond.
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In a world of obfuscation, BuzzFeed's decision to publish the Steele memo is holding up as a good journalistic choice.
Novak Djokovic says he had a “small medical intervention” on his bothersome right elbow.
The 12-time Grand Slam champion and former No. 1-ranked player wrote on Instagram on Friday: “It seems like I am on the good road now to full recovery.”
Djokovic sat out the last half of 2017 because of problems with his racket-swinging right arm, saying it had been bothering him for more than a year.
The 30-year-old Serb made a late decision to enter the Australian Open last month, and then was clearly hampered by the elbow in a straight-set loss to Hyeon Chung of South Korea in the fourth round. Djokovic winced and grimaced throughout and took a medical timeout to have his elbow massaged.
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Melania Trump (Laura Benanti) made her long-awaited return to The Late Show Tuesday night to talk about her move to the White House to be with her husband, which she is so, so excited about, really.
The First Lady explained to Stephen Colbert that she didn't move down from New York right after the inauguration because their son Barron had to finish school and then she had to wait for the Comcast guy to turn off the cable, but now there's no excuse to not go, no matter how hard she looks to find one.
But now that she's there, she's ready to get to work on her pet cause ("illiteracy?") and be there for the remaining 1,315 days, 11 hours, 55 minutes and 20 seconds of her husband's term.
She also explained what really happened in that infamous moment when she slapped Trump's hand away when he tried to hold it: "His hands are so small I thought it was mosquito."
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Third birthdays are worth celebrating. Celebrate Golden Rule's with an art installation from Atelier Collection & Missy Monson Art, as well as pop-ups like 1130 Forever, Kollektiv, LAB, Minny & Paul, Wit & Delight, and Winsome Goods.
JERUSALEM: Israeli aircraft hit a Hamas compound in the southern Gaza Strip on Saturday, after Palestinians there fired a rocket into the Jewish state, the Israeli army said.“In response to the projectile fired at southern Israel...fighter jets struck a Hamas compound composed of two military structures,” the army statement said.There were no reports of casualties on either side.It was the second exchange in 24 hours, after the air force hit a Hamas position in Gaza early Friday in response to a rocket being fired from the Palestinian enclave the night before.Such rockets are usually fired not by Hamas, the Islamist group that controls the territory, but by fringe radical groups.Israel holds Hamas, with which it has fought three wars since 2008, responsible for any fire coming from Gaza.
BETHLEHEM, Pa. (AP) - Authorities say a smoldering body was found behind an eastern Pennsylvania apartment complex.
Bethlehem police were called to the Parkhurst Apartments at about 2:45 a.m. Tuesday after reports of what appeared to be a mannequin on fire next to a large trash bin.
Chief Mark DiLuzio said an officer instead found the body of a man and used a fire extinguisher to put out the blaze.
Police haven't released the identity of the victim. The Northampton County coroner's office will determine the cause and manner of death.
Police are asking anyone who heard or saw anything to call investigators. They say there were no surveillance cameras at the complex.
Alexis Sanchez has one year left on his Arsenal contract
The Gunners legend, speaking exclusively to Express Sport, says "stuff is going on that we don't know about" with regards to the Chilean superstar.
Seaman thinks a new contract would have been offered last year that Sanchez has snubbed and he's begged him to pen a new deal.
He said: "I hope Alexis Sanchez will stay at Arsenal because I don't want to see players of that quality leaving the club.
"They are the type of players you're willing to play a load of money for to bring in.
"You don't want to be letting them go but the situation with his contract, the club have a decision to make.
Sabin Fire Tackles Fire at Unique House in Rustad
The Clay County Sheriff's office says one man was home but made it outside with no injuries
1/3 Sabin firefighters tackle fire at unique home in Rustad.
2/3 Sabin firefighters tackle fire at unique home in Rustad.
3/3 Sabin firefighters tackle fire at unique home in Rustad.
RUSTAD, Minn. — The Sabin Fire Department responds to a house fire south of Moorhead in Rustad.
The fire was reported around 12:45 a.m this morning at this dome-like house at 1758 108th Avenue South.
The Clay County Sheriff’s office says one man was home but made it outside with no injuries.
The cause of the start of the fire is under investigation by the State Fire Marshal’s office.
The home was damaged by heavy smoke.
Chris Brown, owner of Brown Cycles, 549 Main St., plans to ride a different bike to work for 20 days. There are vintage, recumbent, tandem and modern bikes in Brown's lineup.
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Quick Draw Midday' game
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday afternoon's drawing of the Indiana Lottery's "Quick Draw Midday" game were:
03-08-11-13-14-23-26-28-32-33-35-43-45-56-63-66-69-73-74-78, BE: 11
(three, eight, eleven, thirteen, fourteen, twenty-three, twenty-six, twenty-eight, thirty-two, thirty-three, thirty-five, forty-three, forty-five, fifty-six, sixty-three, sixty-six, sixty-nine, seventy-three, seventy-four, seventy-eight; BE: eleven)
Authorities say the person killed in a hit-and-run accident last week at the Buffalo airport was a 53-year-old Minnesota woman. Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority Police say Daisy Josiah was riding in a pickup truck that was hit by another vehicle late on the night of June 7 on the entrance road to Buffalo Niagara International Airport in suburban Cheektowaga.
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The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has suspended the honorary membership of Rio 2016 president Carlos Nuzman following his arrest in Brazil on bribery and fraud charges.
Nuzman has also been withdrawn from the IOC co-ordination commission which is overseeing Tokyo’s preparations for the 2020 Games.
Decision of the IOC Executive Board regarding Mr Carlos Nuzman and the Brazilian Olympic Committee https://t.co/6RQAdT6oi1 pic.twitter.com/PUJ0e88duD — IOC MEDIA (@iocmedia) October 6, 2017
And as Nuzman is the president of the Brazilian Olympic committee too, that body has also been suspended, meaning any payments from the IOC are frozen and it cannot vote on Olympic-related matters.
Rio 2016 boss Carlos Nuzman is suspended by IOC following arrest in Brazil
Brazilian athletes, however, are not affected and the country will still be able to send a team to the 2018 Winter Olympics.
Because New Year's Day falls on a Sunday, most school districts and nonessential federal, county, state and city office offices; banks; the stock market; and the U.S. Postal Service will be closed Monday in observance of the holiday. New Year's Day, Monday: : Fort Worth Transportation Authority buses will operate a regular schedule on New Year's Day and a Sunday schedule on Monday.
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HAKUBA, Japan — Akito Watabe of Japan won his fourth straight Nordic combined World Cup event on Saturday to enhance his position as a gold medal contender at the Pyeongchang Olympics.
Watabe jumped 130.5 metres and finished the 10-kilometre race in 24 minutes, 14.6 seconds, 1:12.6 ahead of Norway's Jan Schmid. Germany's Manuel Faisst finished third.
The 29-year-old Sochi silver medallist , who will represent Japan in his fourth straight Winter Olympics at the Pyeongchang Games, extended his season wins to five, the most he has won in a single season on the World Cup circuit.
Watabe became only the second athlete to sweep the three-day Seefeld Triple event in Austria last month. He has surged to the top of the World Cup standings with the results from Japan and Austria, adding to a win earlier this season in Finland.
A geologist using aerial photos appears to have solved a mystery over the origin of the headstones for victims of the Titanic buried in a Halifax cemetery. There are 150 Titanic headstones in the Fairview Lawn Cemetery and all but one is made out of the same stone.
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February 13, 2017, 6:45 PM | Hundreds of drivers have been complaining about car exhaust leaking into the cabin of Ford Explorers. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has investigated, but says there haven’t been any serious injuries. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Chef and owner Peter Jee-Oh Chung's elevated, modern take on Korean cuisine is clearly the focus at Pleasanton's Gan restaurant. Chef and owner Peter Jee-Oh Chung's elevated, modern take on Korean cuisine is clearly the focus at Gan.
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Ltd, the world's largest coal miner, said its first-quarter profit fell 23 per cent, missing analysts' estimates.
Profit fell to Rs 2,351 crore for the three months ended June 30, from Rs 3,065 crore a year earlier, the state-run company said on Monday.
Analysts on average had expected the company to post a quarterly profit of Rs 2,662 crore, according to Thomson Reuters data.
Coal production of the Kolkata-based company, which accounts for more than 80 per cent of India's output, fell to 118.84 million tonnes in the quarter from 125.67 million tonnes a year earlier.
Stepan helped set up a pair of goals in a 5-2 victory over Calgary on Monday.
Stepan has now scored a point in seven of his last nine games and has eight points overall in that stretch, with only one being a goal. He's only reached 40 assists once in his career in 2014, but with his current performances, he's got a realistic chance to reach that level for a second time.
Located in the kind heart of the working-class Kenton neighborhood, the Kind Heart Collective waiting room has the soothing pan-Asian decor of a homeopath's office. Inside, you'll find the shop takes the medical aspect seriously in the ways that probably matter most, using reputable organic suppliers (Pistil Point, Frontier Farms) that certify strains from seed to bowl. If medication isn't what you seek, and you'd rather just build a quick appetite before diving into a tower of ribs and hush puppies at the nearby Po'Shines Cafe de la Soul, Kind Heart also offers $10 grams and a handful of quality prerolls.
BOYS BASKETBALL
Royall vs Blair-Taylor at JAG
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Royall vs Blair-Taylor at JAG
BOYS WRESTLING
Necedah, New Lisbon, Royall and Hillsboro take part in the Scenic Bluffs Meet at Hillsboro
GIRLS HOCKEY
Tomah hosts Somerset
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(Isaac Brekken | The Associated Press) In this Dec. 7, 2007 file photo, Ralphie May arrives at the Spike TV Video Game Awards at Mandalay Bay Hotel & Casino, in Las Vegas. A spokeswoman for May says the comedian has died at age 45. In a statement Friday, Oct. 6, 2017, publicist Stacey Pokluda said May died of cardiac arrest. She said he had been fighting pneumonia, which caused him to cancel a few appearances in the past month.
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Police released surveillance video of a man they say sent an 18-year-old woman to the hospital after a brutal slashing inside a McDonald’s in Brooklyn last month.
Investigators say the man slashed the victim in the face “numerous times” inside the fast food restaurant on Mermaid Avenue in Coney Island the afternoon of February 9th.
The suspect fled the scene on foot heading eastbound on Mermaid Ave., police say.
The victim was rushed to NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn, where she received 93 stitches to treat several lacerations to the face.
Police describe the suspect as a roughly 6’0″ tall black male in his 30s last seen wearing a green parka with a fur-lined hood, blue jeans, and black sneakers.
Family-owned Adams Publishing Group is acquiring the media division assets of the Pioneer News Group Co. in a deal that includes 22 daily and weekly newspapers in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and Utah.
Terms of the sale that’s expected to close Nov. 1 were not disclosed. Minneapolis-based Adams Publishing says the acquisition also includes a newspaper and commercial printing facility, various shoppers and websites.
The Seattle-based Pioneer News Group is a media business owned by members of the Scripps family. Pioneer Newspapers was formed by James G. Scripps in 1986 and includes the Idaho Press-Tribune in Nampa and the Messenger Index in Emmett.
Adams Publishing Group owns and operates 100 community newspapers in 11 states. The Adams family also owns radio stations, outdoor advertising companies, a wine distribution business, label printing companies and a large interest in Camping World Holdings.
FRIBOURG, Switzerland — Michael Matthews of Australia won the opening Tour of Romandie prologue on Tuesday for his first victory of the season.
Matthews was one second faster than Tom Bohli of Switzerland on the 4-kilometre (2-1/2 mile) route around Fribourg. Primoz Roglic of Slovenia was third.
After a stellar 2017, when he won two Tour de France stages and the green jersey as most consistent finisher, Matthews had a low-key European spring season.
The Team Sunweb rider told Swiss broadcaster RTS it was a "massive relief" to get his first win.
Parts of five counties have been designated as potential high risk areas for bovine tuberculosis.
Bovine TB is an infectious disease in white-tailed deer that can also infect cattle.
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development designated the areas after four free-ranging white-tailed deer tested positive for bovine TB.
The positive tests were then confirmed by the DNR.
The deer were located in Iosco, Oscoda, Presque Isle, and Roscommon counties.
Impacted cattle herd owners in those areas are being contacted by MDARD to schedule testing.
A potential high risk area is established when a free-ranging white-tailed deer tests positive for bovine TB.
When that happens all cattle and bison herds located within a 6.2 mile radius around the positive deer within six months.
An informational meeting has been scheduled for:
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A.J. Griffin pitched six scoreless innings in his return to the Oakland Coliseum, Nomar Mazara had two hits and three RBIS, and the Texas Rangers beat the Athletics 7-0 on Monday night. Griffin spent his first two seasons in the majors with the A's before being released near the end of 2015 after Tommy John surgery a year earlier.
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Questions about value for money for university students and the heated debate about Vice-Chancellors’ pay challenges the reputation of our world-leading university sector.
It is fair that universities should be held to account. Public challenge is part and parcel of being high profile institutions. Questions and criticism are to be expected, indeed valued, as this helps universities to adapt and improve. But amidst this lively debate, we should not lose sight of the deep, broad and positive impact of universities. It is, therefore, not unreasonable that we consider some evidence that may run counter to the most frequent headlines.
So, here are some facts about universities. They contribute over £95bn to the UK economy, supporting 940,000 jobs. They produce cutting-edge research that changes lives. The number of 18-19-year-olds across the British population is falling, but the rate of applications...
Ensco (ESV +2.9% ) is higher after its latest fleet status report shows the drilling contractor inked new contracts for a number of its rigs while also losing a contract and scrapping three others.
The Ensco 8504 semi-submersible was supposed to start operating offshore Vietnam in April under a six-month contract, but Repsol’s Talisman Vietnam subsidiary, the operator of the Ca Rong Do field in the South China Sea, was ordered not to carry out a scheduled work program under pressure from China.
But ESV says its Ensco 8505 was awarded a one-well contract with Eni in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico that is expected to start in May.
In the jack-up segment, the Ensco 108 rig, which is currently unemployed and staying in Singapore, was signed up to work for an unnamed operator in the Middle East for three years beginning in Q4 2018.
ESV says several other jack-up rigs were awarded contracts for shorter durations.
Search for next New Hampshire poet laureate underway
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — New Hampshire officials are accepting nominations for the state's next poet laureate.
Alice Fogel, currently serving as New Hampshire's poet laureate, will complete her term next year after serving five years as an ambassador for poets across the state. Former New Hampshire poets laureate include Walter Butts, Patricia Fargnoli, Donald Hall and Marie Harris.
The honorary five-year position was established by the state legislature in 1967. The Poetry Society of New Hampshire submits the nominations to Republican Gov. Chris Sununu, who then appoints the individual with the advice and approval of an arts council.
July 20 is the deadline for submissions.
ARNB distributes dividends for First Half of 2018 (TASI) Date: 02 Jul 2018 Arab National Bank distributes SAR 0.65 cash dividends per share for First Half of 2018. Distribution is scheduled on July 19, 2018.
NEW YORK (AP) — The dirty word for describing President Donald Trump's first State of the Union address was "presidential."
That was what some Trump critics tried to put in the mind of pundits assigned to analyze Tuesday's address, urging them ahead of time not to be seduced by a smooth speech — an unusual form of "working the refs" that reflects today's divided times politically.
Since the word "presidential" didn't come up much among television's chattering class Tuesday, that effort was largely successful. Instead, the "p'' word that mostly came to mind was partisan. Pundits were no more successful finding common ground than the politicians they cover.
CHICAGO (AP) - A Chicago masseuse is suing Marvel Comic's Stan Lee, accusing him of inappropriate behavior during two massages in 2017.
Maria Carballo filed the lawsuit Monday seeking more than $50,000 in punitive damages and attorney fees from the 95-year-old writer and artist.
The Chicago Tribune reports that Lee's attorney, Jonathan Freund, called the lawsuit "a shakedown" and says Lee denies the allegations.
Carballo also filed a complaint with Chicago police, who are investigating.
According to the complaint, Lee fondled himself during the first massage and moaned so much during the second that Carballo stopped the treatment. Lee stood up and angrily demanded Carballo keep massaging him.
The complaint also says Carballo was massaging Lee with her feet when he grabbed her foot and touched it to his genitals.
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This sponsored ad appeared in my news feed on Facebook. Either this wing of the party is renegade, or the Greens haven’t got the message yet.
No. The party is still conflicted between a number of issues. Going down with Metiria as the Greens poll less than 5% is actually what some Green voters want. They want to be seen to be supporting taxpayer and electoral fraud because… comrades.
At the other end of the conundrum, there are some people that realise the survival of the Green party is leaving them with a bath tub full of dead rats to swallow. Each.
In the end, as the wonderful phrase goes, the party is the author of its own destruction. If somehow they survive, I do hope they have a candidate that has aggravated assault in their background. Next year they can run on a “I beat women to a pulp 20 years ago, and family violence is still an issue today. Vote for me to stand strong with me as we try and change the law so people are no longer put under such mental strain that they beat women”.
MATTOON, Ill. (WAND) - Mattoon police need your help finding out who burglarized Walgreens.
The Walgreens in the 200 block of S. Logan was burglarized while it was closed on May 15.
Prescription drugs were stolen.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at 235-5451.
Info leading to an arrest could result in a reward of $500.
The Backstreet Boys show off their synchronized dance moves while performing a special New Year’s Eve 2017 concert on Saturday (December 31) at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.
The guys – Nick Carter, Howie Dorough, Brian Littrell, AJ McLean, and Kevin Richardson – gave a special sneak peek of their upcoming Vegas residency, which will begin on March 1 at The AXIS at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. Go get your tickets now!
Before the performance, Nick and Howie stopped by Nobu Restaurant and Lounge inside Caesars Palace for a delicious meal. The guys dined on several signature dishes including Yellowtail Sashimi, Alaskan Black Cod and Rock Shrimp. After the performance, they were joined by Kevin to celebrate the new year at OMNIA Nightclub, where Calvin Harris was the DJ.
TOKYO, June 15 (Reuters) - Western Digital Corp expects a ruling on its request for a court injunction to stop the sale of Toshiba Corp's chip unit by mid-July, a source familiar with the situation said on Thursday. The California-based firm presented a revised offer for the chip unit that met Toshiba's requests on Wednesday but did not receive a positive response, a separate source said.
Western Digital is concerned about how Toshiba, the Japanese government and other stakeholders are handling the auction's decision-making process, the second source added.
The sources declined to be identified due to the sensitivity of the negotiations.
Toshiba declined to comment.
(Reporting by Makiko Yamazaki; Editing by Edwina Gibbs)
Mayor Mick Cornett has proposed making a fraction of the 1-cent MAPS capital improvements sales tax permanent, to be used primarily to hire more police officers. Elements of Cornett's proposal are similar to a proposal by Ward 2 Councilman Ed Shadid, who suggested asking voters to renew the tax and dedicate a quarter-cent to public safety.
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Dundee have snapped up a replacement for Jack Hendry after announcing the signing of centre-back Genseric Kusunga.
Hendry beat Wednesday’s transfer deadline to make a £1.5million switch to Celtic.
But Dens boss Neil McCann will not be left short at the back after managing to persuade free agent Kusunga to make the move to Tayside.
The Angola international started his career with Swiss outfit Servette before moving to Basel in 2010. He went on to pick up experience playing in both the Europa League and Champions League.
The 29-year-old, who has been capped nine times for his country, spent two years with Oldham and was most recently on the books of Portuguese outfit Uniao da Madeira.
McCann may have to wait until after Saturday’s clash with Ross County to throw Kusunga into action, however, with the defender still waiting for international clearance.
What odds are Nigeria to win the World Cup?
250/1
Who's the coach?
Gernot Rohr had managed three other African nations before taking over the Super Eagles in 2016. Qualified with something to spare.
Who's the star?
Captain John Obi Mikel has bags of experience and presence in central midfield. Chelsea's Victor Moses, on the other hand, perhaps has more x-factor.
Best thing about them
Composure and solidity in midfield, plus direct running up front from Alex Iwobi and Kelechi Iheanacho, suggests a team that could cause trouble on the breaks.
Royals sign reliever Grimm to $1.25M contract for 2018
SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) — The Royals signed right-handed reliever Justin Grimm to a $1.25 million, one-year deal Sunday that includes up to $300,000 incentives after he was released by the Chicago Cubs last week.
The 29-year-old Grimm was 1-2 with a 5.53 ERA in 50 appearances last season.
The club also announced that pitchers Miguel Almonte, Sam Gaviglio and Trevor Oaks, catcher Cam Gallagher and infielder Ramon Torres have been optioned to Triple-A Omaha.
The roster moves leave the Royals with 46 players in major league camp.
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Merck CEO Kenneth Frazier on Monday announced that he would leave the White House’s manufacturing council, citing President Donald Trump’s failure to explicitly condemn white supremacists after a man who espoused extreme views rammed his car into a crowd of counter-protesters in Charlottesville.
“America’s leaders must honor our fundamental values by clearly rejecting expressions of hatred, bigotry and group supremacy, which run counter to the American ideal that all people are created equal,” Frazier said in a statement. “As CEO of Merck and as a matter of personal conscience, I feel a responsibility to take a stand against intolerance and extremism.”
Trump has not explicitly condemned white nationalists following the attack. He instead denounced “this egregious display of hatred, bigotry and violence on many sides.”
Shortly after Frazier announced his resignation, Trump hit back on Twitter criticizing Merck’s drug prices:
6601 - Jadon #Sancho is the youngest Englishman to score in #Bundesliga history (6601 days old). Jewel. @BVB #BVBB04 pic.twitter.com/ExSLeY5NQ1
"No will, no passion, no courage, no team - nobody embodies Borussia Dortmund less than you!"
The #BVB ultras are NOT happy.
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The Tyee published an op-ed by Daniel Roehr, a UBC professor in landscape architecture, about the Arbutus Corridor.
He wrote that “access to the gardens needs to be from side streets along the corridor, not the pathway.”
Ryan: 'An Attack on One of Us Is an Attack on All of Us'
Speaker Paul Ryan addresses the House floor, calling for unity after the Virginia shooting in which several of his colleagues were injured, including Rep. Steve Scalise.
× IMPD asking public to help locate man identified as south side murder suspect
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department has identified a suspect in a south side homicide that occurred on Friday, April 7.
Officers are now asking the public to help them locate 23-year-old Dion Johnson, who has an active warrant for murder.
The victim, 28-year-old Terrance Hill, was found dead in an apartment in the 4200 block of Lake Park Blvd. He was suffering from “undisclosed trauma.” His cause and manner of death are still unknown at this time.
If you see Johnson, you’re asked not to approach him. Call 911 immediately. Anyone with information regarding this case or the suspect’s whereabouts is asked to call Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at 317-262-8477.
MARLBOROUGH, MA (WHDH) - A large black bear was nabbed by environmental officials Wednesday after an adventurous escapade through the streets of Marlborough.
Residents alerted police around 3 p.m. after spotting the bear wandering around and running through traffic in the area of Maple and Harvard streets.
The bear was tranquilized and loaded onto a truck shortly before 4 p.m. for transport to a wooded area.
No injuries reported in the process.
No additional information was immediately available.
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Sustainable living is a phrase you hear a lot these days, but in one part of the US state of Florida, it is becoming a reality.
An entirely solar-powered town is taking shape and residents are already living a greener life.
When it is complete, Babcock Ranch will be one of the biggest communities of its kind in the world.
Al Jazeera's Andy Gallacher reports from Florida.
DELANO, Calif. (AP)  Officials say two California prison guards are recovering after they were attacked by about a dozen inmates, though one suffered a broken back.
They said Monday that the inmates began punching and kicking the two Kern Valley State Prison correctional officers in the dayroom of a minimum-security dormitory on Saturday.
Other officers used pepper spray to break up the assault.
Both guards were treated at an outside hospital for injuries to their hands, knees and faces and released the same day.
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One also has broken vertebrae in his back, a broken nose and a concussion and will be off work for an extended period of time.
Six inmates were treated at the prison for bruises and small cuts.
Investigators are trying to identify all the attackers.
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The Union County Sheriff’s Office says no serious injuries were reported following a rollover accident Saturday afternoon. Authorities say 17-year old Jensen Marie Carson, of Orient, was traveling east on 195th Street at around 1:05-p.m., when a deer ran in front of the 1993 Buick Skylark she was driving. Carson lost control of the car, causing it to enter the ditch on the south side of the road. The vehicle rolled over and came to rest on its wheels, facing east. The teen complained of possible pain and/or injury, but was not transported to the hospital.
Damage to the vehicle was estimated at $3,000.
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ASTANA May 3 Kazakhstan, which hosts peace talks on the Syrian crisis, expects the Syrian armed opposition to return to the table on Thursday, a Kazakh Foreign Ministry official said on Wednesday.
"I hope that tomorrow the opposition will again take part (in the talks)," Aidarbek Tumatov, a department chief at the ministry, told reporters in the Kazakh capital.
The Syrian armed opposition said on Wednesday it had suspended its participation in the talks on settling the Syrian crisis being held in the Kazakh capital Astana, demanding an end to government bombardment of the areas under its control. (Reporting by Olzhas Auyezov; Writing by Dmitry Solovyov; Editing by Maria Kiselyova)
× Gov. Snyder wants more recycling at Michigan government sites
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Gov. Rick Snyder is ordering all state government facilities to provide recycling services within a year.
An order signed Friday instructs the Department of Technology, Management and Budget to provide all state departments with information about recycling.
Snyder also announced an initiative called Re:Source, which will promote use of recycled materials, partly by helping businesses connect with companies that buy and sell recycled paper, metal, glass and plastic.
The initiative will include a public education campaign and a push to update Michigan’s solid waste laws to discourage wasteful practices such as building landfills instead of increasing recycling.
It also calls for the state to set an example by boosting recycling opportunities at state parks, rest areas and other sites.
Several parts of Mumbai experienced thunderstorms on Friday evening leaving citizens unprepared.
Pic courtesy/Twitter
The city witnessed rainfall at Borivli, Ghatkopar, Powai, Mulund, Bandra.
Citizens took to Twitter to share photos and videos of the sudden thunderstorm and rainfall. Here’s how Twitterati reacted:
4:30pm looks like this today! Fed up of the #MumbaiRains! Enough is enough ðÂÂÂÂÂÂ pic.twitter.com/GhC7XqX5y1 — Aditya Gonsalves (@AdityaGonsalves) October 6, 2017
Look at the view outside. It's only 4.30pm!!#MumbaiRains pic.twitter.com/Pd8nooavEg — Nat Your Cuppa Tea (@NatYourCuppaTea) October 6, 2017
Blackhawks’ 2017-18 home game tickets to go on sale Aug. 21
Believe it or not, hockey season is almost here.
Single game tickets for the Blackhawks’ 2017-18 regular season home games at the United Center will go on sale on 10 a.m. Aug. 21, the team announced Monday.
The Blackhawks open the regular season at home against the Stanley Cup Champion Pittsburgh Penguins at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 5. Nineteen of the team’s 41 home games will be on weekends this season. The two longest homestands include six games from Jan. 10-24 and five games from Feb. 15-23.
Most weekday home games begin at 7:30 p.m., with the exception of select Wednesday night games.
A general view of the United Center during the National Anthem before the Chicago Blackhawks take on the St. Louis Blues during the season opening game on October 12, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. |
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Fans can purchase tickets on chicagoblackhawks.com or by calling Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000.
Vessels beckon
Come aboard
Set sail
Horizons calling
To journey beyond
I build castles on the beach
Realizing my dreams
Adventures unfolding
One bucket of sand at a time
While the boats
Tug gently at the lanyards
I’ve tied firmly to the shore
One of the toughest tickets in sports in the next 10 months will be to get a glimpse of the Golden State Warriors whether at home or on the road.
Throngs come out to see the team whenever it is on the road and the booming Bay Area economy coupled with the team's success and star power have driven prices to stratospheric levels on the secondary market for home games.
With the release of the 2017-18 schedule today, here are three things to know about the Warriors' upcoming season:
Sierra Leone-focussed multi-commodity exploration company Sula Iron & Gold announced on Monday that the two diamond drill rigs shipped from South Africa in December, had now docked and were unloaded at Freetown Port on 10 February. The AIM-traded firm said five containers holding two drill rigs and associated support equipment, which were shipped in December, arrived and were unloaded on Friday.
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Four people, including three youth, have been charged with a number of break and enters in Tisdale, Sask.
The recent break-ins happened at Wicks Gas Station, the Falkon Theatre and Tisdale Riverside Golf Club.
READ MORE: Brazen ATM heist in Shellbrook, Sask. caught on video
Tisdale RCMP said a number of stolen items were recovered when they searched an apartment building on July 2, including cellphones, wallets, and knives.
Brendin Edworthy, 23, is charged with possession of property obtained by crime, break and enter, and numerous thefts from vehicles.
He made his first appearance in Tisdale provincial court on July 3 and will remain in custody until his next appearance on July 10.
READ MORE: Man charged with assaulting Saskatoon police officer
One boy pleaded guilty to his involvement and received an open custody sentence.
The other two boys have been released from custody on conditions and will be back in court on Aug. 7.
BOISE, Idaho (AP) - Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter has signed into law a bill that would expand Idaho’s open meeting laws.
Otter signed the measure on Monday along with nearly 40 other bills.
Beginning July 1, boards and commissions created by executive order will now be subjected to the Idaho Open Meeting Law. Currently, these panels are not required to let the public know when they’re meeting, post an agenda or keep minutes summarizing what they discussed. Nor are the meetings required to be open to the public, even though most - if not all - are.
However, the measure will continue to exempt Otter’s cybersecurity task force and the governor’s committee awarding the Idaho medal of achievement.
Otter also signed into law a proposal making it illegal for anyone driving in the left lane of a controlled-access freeway to impede the flow of the traffic in that lane.
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May 3 More than 50 miners were trapped after a huge explosion in a coal mine in northern Iran on Wednesday, and some were feared to have died, state media reported.
The reports said more than a dozen injured people had been transferred to hospital after the blast at 12:45 p.m. local time in the Zemestanyurt coal mine in Golestan province. (Reporting by Bozorgmehr Sharafedin; Editing by Mark Trevelyan)
Follow trail legend Ryan Sandes as he prepares to take on the Ultra-Trail Cape Town – UTCT, a race that’s close to both his heart and his home.
“I don’t want to be defined by Ryan Sandes the racer, I still want to be that 80-year-old ballie trekking around Table Mountain and telling my stories like when I was young I did this and that.”
“My love for running & the outdoors begun on Table Mountain. It was therefore a pretty surreal experience going a full circle racing the Ultra-Trail Cape Town on my home trails in-front of my family, friends & local trail community.”
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Your favorite student just accomplished the accomplishment of all accomplishments: graduating.
Maybe it was high school, perhaps they finished college or they could have even gone for it and gotten their masters, or dare we say PhD.
No matter the diploma, now is the time to celebrate the grad and their commitment to their goals. A graduation of any kind proves dedication, perseverance and all that other fun stuff that makes them all the more ready for adulthood. So while you're out there trying to decide on a gift for them, might we suggest you splurge on something a bit more grown-up?
Designer sunnies, fancy wireless headphones, you name it. These chic grad gifts have grown up vibes written all over them!
What odds are Costa Rica to win the World Cup?
500/1
Who's the coach?
Óscar Ramírez, one of Costa Rica’s most successful managers ever in domestic football and a former national side favourite, took over Los Ticos in 2015.
Who's the star?
Bryan Ruiz, the former Fulham stalwart, is a left-sided support striker with huge international experience. Captain.
Best thing about them
Perhaps the most stable team in the tournament: they could easily start eight of the XI who drew 0-0 with England in 2014.
Six pounds for a small beer, £12 for a bottle of suntan lotion, £22 for an inflatable duck … As anyone taking a holiday in Europe will be painfully aware, the euro has been on a surge on the currency markets this year, and the zone is getting more expensive with every week that passes.
From 1.04 to the dollar in January, the currency has moved all the way up to $1.18. Every hedge fund in the world is betting that the euro will go even higher – $1.30 or $1.40? Why not? It has a lot of momentum on its side.
RACHEL DICKERSON/MCDONALD COUNTY PRESS Longtime Noel resident Polly Ritter says life is "wonderful."
Polly Ritter of Noel says life is wonderful as she looks back over her past.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Manitex International Inc:
* MANITEX INTERNATIONAL SAYS ON JAN 29, MICHAEL SCHNEIDER NOTIFIED CO OF INTENTION TO DEPART AS CFO - SEC FILING Source text - bit.ly/2s0Dz5d Further company coverage:
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* WEYV - ANNOUNCED ITS PARTNERSHIP WITH BONNIER CORP; WEYV WILL NOW OFFER 17 NEW MAGAZINES IN THE APP Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
× Rep. Bobby Scott holding town hall in Norfolk
NORFOLK, Va. – Virginia Congressman Bobby Scott is holding his latest town hall in Norfolk on Monday night.
The public event will provide updates on ongoing federal issues including health care, the budget and legislation moving through Congress. It will also give members of the public a chance to ask questions and provide comments.
It’s Rep. Scott’s first major public appearance since weekend violence at a white nationalist rally in Charlottesville.
The town hall starts at 6:30 p.m. at Norview High School on Chesapeake Blvd.
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WORLDWEBFORUM/FinTech 2017
Innovation doesn't just belong to Silicon Valley — it comes from everywhere.
That's the message from the World Economic Forum sent with its annual list of the most innovative companies in the world. The list includes 61 early-stage companies whose technologies are "world changing." They're from, yes, Silicon Valley, but there are also several from emerging markets in Africa and South America, as well as Europe.
As industry-watchers may expect, many of the companies listed are utilizing artificial intelligence, as well as a number of biotech firms and blockchain technologies.
Here are the 61 companies the World Economic Forum considers pioneers.
Woman killed in New Year’s fireworks explosion in Hawaii
A woman was killed in a New Year’s Day fireworks explosion in Hawaii.
Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates — There's a new king in the race to build the biggest, baddest zip line.
Officials from Guinness certified a brand new zip line in the United Arab Emirates as the longest run in the world.
It's in a place called Jebel Jais, on top of the highest mountain in the Middle Eastern nation.
Thrill seekers that make the trek will reach speeds of up to 93 miles per hour as they careen down the 1.7 mile long zip line.
And it all takes place a mile in the sky with nothing but jagged rocks beneath.
Adrenaline junkies looking for the ride of their life are advised to secure reservations well in advance.
The zip line can only accommodate one rider every five minutes.
Bryant went 3-for-4 with a home run, a walk and two runs scored in Sunday's win over the Diamondbacks.
Bryant now has three straight three-hit games, and he's collected two doubles, a home run and four RBI in that stretch. He acknowledged over the weekend that a finger sprain suffered July 19 is still bothering him and that he's been receiving daily treatment to manage swelling. However, it doesn't look like the issue is slowing him down too much, as Bryant has a .294/.405/.530 slash line, which is similar to the line from his 2016 MVP season.
April 6 KUNGSLEDEN AB
* KUNGSLEDEN LEASES OFFICE TO LIDL IN EMPORIA OFFICE
* HAS SIGNED A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH LIDL SVERIGE'S REAL ESTATE OFFICE FOR 400 SQM OFFICE SPACE IN RECENTLY ACCESSED PROPERTY MARKNADSPLATSEN 8 (EMPORIA OFFICE) IN HYLLIE IN MALMÖ
* LEASING AGREEMENT IS FOR THREE YEARS AND LIDL WILL GET ACCESS TO ITS NEW OFFICE SPACE ON JUNE 1, 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
While AMD's 400- and 500-series Polaris graphics card were great value GPUs, they were aimed at budget-conscious gamers. This meant that Nvidia's high-end 10 series cards have remained unchallenged...until now. With AMD's new Vega GPU architecture, the company is back in the enthusiast mix and asserts that its RX Vega 64 graphics card will be competitive with Nvidia's $550 GeForce GTX 1080 for $50 less. We're going to put that claim to the test in our review.
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The City of DeFuniak Springs will be accepting sealed bids for the installation of a three station teller line in its utility billing department located at 71 Hwy. 90. Bids will be accepted at City Hall until 2 pm Thursday, May 4 . Bids shall be clearly marked on the outside of the envelope – ‘Sealed bid, DeFuniak Springs Teller Stations.’ Any bids received after 2 -m on May 4 will not be accepted and will be returned unopened to the bidder.
There will be a mandatory pre-bid meeting April 19 at 2 pm at City Hall’s Utility Billing Department.
The City of DeFuniak Springs reserves the right to reject any and all bids, waive any formalities, and award in the best interest of the City of DeFuniak Springs.
John Coltrane
Jazz Musician
Hamlet, North Carolina
John Coltrane is known as one of the most influential jazz musicians of all time.
A brilliant saxophonist Coltrane was awarded a posthumous Grammy in 1982 for “Best Jazz Solo Performance” on the album Bye Bye Blackbird, and in 1997 he was awarded the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. His influence extends beyond the boundaries of the medium and stretches to other musical genres.
In 2009 Coltrane was inducted into the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame.
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Narcia is the name of a character in the PopoloCrois series. In the series fairies do play a role. Developer Epics earlier this year was hiring for a new a new PopoloCrois Monogatari game.
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With a high chance of flooding happening in the city, residents in low-level areas are taking precaution.
April 3 Caladrius Biosciences Inc
* Caladrius Biosciences Inc says addition of four clinical sites, including Joslin Diabetes Center, for ongoing phase 2 study of CLBS03 in T1D
* Caladrius Biosciences Inc says expects to reach important milestone of treating 50% of subjects by mid-2017
* Caladrius Biosciences Inc says enrollment of 70(th) subject in study, expected to occur in mid-2017, will trigger an additional infusion of capital Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Easter is not far off and that means that a long bank holiday weekend beckons.
Yes, spring has finally sprung and you maybe thinking of planning some adventures with your kids.
But when are the Easter school holidays 2018 in Merseyside exactly?
Both Wirral's and Knowsley's Easter school holidays differ slightly from the Easter school holidays that are scheduled for both Liverpool and the borough of Sefton.
Here is everything you need to know...
When do Liverpool schools break up for Easter?
Easter is Friday, March 23 to Monday, April 9
When do Sefton schools break up for Easter?
Easter is Friday, March 23 to Monday, April 9
When do Wirral schools break up for Easter?
Easter is Friday, March 30 to Friday, April 13
When do Knowsley schools break up for Easter?
Easter is Thursday, March 29 to Monday, April 16?
Levante’s Giampaolo Pazzini celebrates scoring their second goal with team mates.
Giampaolo Pazzini struck an 89th-minute equaliser on his Levante debut to earn his side a deserved 2-2 draw against struggling giants Real Madrid on Saturday.
Madrid stay fourth after the veteran Italian forward broke through on goal and fired past Keylor Navas, who got a hand to it but could not keep the ball out.
Sergio Ramos, back from injury, opened the scoring with a header in the 11th minute from Toni Kroos’s corner, but Emmanuel Boateng equalised shortly before halftime when he slotted home from the edge of the area after Navas had denied Jose Luis Morales.
Isco, brought on for the ineffective Gareth Bale, looked to have earned Madrid the three points when he slammed home in the 81st minute but Pazzini, on loan from Verona, had the final say.
South Alabama swept the weekly Sun Belt Conference baseball awards on Tuesday, as Tyler Carr was named Pitcher of the Week and catcher Carter Perkins secured Player of the Week.
Carr came within one out of a no-hitter last Friday at Texas State, settling for a one-hitter in a 10-1 victory. The senior right-hander from Lake Placid, Fla., ran his record to 7-2 and lowered his ERA to 3.12 with his sixth straight victory.
Carter went 10-for-16 with three doubles, three home runs and eight RBIs in four games last week. The junior from McDonough, Ga. posted a .625 batting average, .684 on-base percentage and a 1.375 slugging percentage as the Jaguars went 3-1.
South Alabama (24-15) hosts Arkansas State to begin a three-game Sun Belt Conference series on Friday.
WATERTOWN, S.D. (AP) — An employee of a Menards store in Watertown has been arrested for trying to abduct a young child.
Police say the attempted abduction of the 4-year-old child happened at the store Sunday afternoon. Assistant Police Chief Tim Toomey says the 35-year-old Canby, Minnesota man grabbed the child and quickly walked away from the boy’s family. KSFY-TV reports the child’s father pursued the man to an employee break area where the employee released the boy.
Police were called and the employee was arrested on a possible charge of second-degree kidnapping. He’s currently being held on $20,000 cash bond.
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(CNN) — Former President Barack Obama is adding his voice to the Alabama Senate race, imploring voters to go to the polls Tuesday to reject the candidacy of Roy Moore as part of an aggressive effort by Democrats to try and counter President Donald Trump’s full-throated endorsement of the controversial Republican candidate.
“This one’s serious,” Obama says in the call. “You can’t sit it out.”
Two Democratic officials familiar with the Alabama race tell CNN that Obama recorded the phone message in recent days, at the very time Trump stepped up his own involvement in the campaign with a recorded message. Obama does not mention Moore by name.
Garza (groin) had his rehab assignment transferred from Triple-A Colorado Springs to Low-A Wisconsin on Monday.
Garza made his first rehab start April 12 with Colorado Springs, surrendering one run on two hits and two walks over five innings while striking out four batters. While the veteran right-hander didn't incur any setbacks during that outing, the Brewers may have just wanted him to make what's expected to be his final rehab start closer to home before he rejoins the team in Milwaukee in advance of the weekend series with the Cardinals. He's expected to surpass the 75-pitch mark in his start with Wisconsin on Monday and should make his next turn with the Brewers if all goes well.
DENVER (AP) — The San Francisco Giants placed right-hander Jeff Samardzija on the 10-day disabled list with shoulder tightness.
Samardzija left his start Tuesday after throwing 23 pitches and giving up two runs in the first inning. He’s 1-4 with a 6.56 ERA this season.
The 33-year-old Samardzija said the shoulder ailment is one that “comes and goes. It’s one of those things, where you have to deal with it.”
To take his place on the roster, the Giants recalled righty Tyler Beede from Triple-A Sacramento. Beede made two starts with San Francisco in April, going 0-1 with a 8.22 ERA.
He was selected by San Francisco in the first round of the 2014 draft.
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Austin, TX (WOLO) —-Its been nearly three weeks since a suspicious package exploded in Austin, Texas, killing one person.
There have now been a series of similar attacks, the latest injuring two people Sunday.
Federal Investigators appear no closer to finding the person or people responsible.
ABC’s Jim Ryan breaks down the very latest.
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WASHINGTON — Republicans on Capitol Hill mostly steered clear of lecturing the president Monday after a weekend where his tweets attacking Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s probe and celebrating the firing of FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe.
Instead, they insisted that President Donald Trump, no matter how much he rants, would not take the dramatic step of ordering Mueller to be fired.
Democrats are calling for legislation to protect the investigation either as a standalone bill or as part of the must-pass government spending bill that is expected to come before the Congress before the end of the week.
But Republicans, while they don’t think that Mueller should be fired, have backed off earlier calls to legislate limits to the president’s ability to oust the special counsel.
Nominations are now being accepted for the province’s highest honour, the Saskatchewan Order of Merit.
“The Saskatchewan Order of Merit enables us to celebrate excellence and to honour our remarkable citizens,” says Lieutenant Governor Vaughn Solomon Schofield. “I encourage everyone to consider nominating a deserving individual who has made outstanding contributions to our province.”
Nominees must be current or former long-term residents of the province and Canadian citizens. Groups and organizations, along with members of Parliament, the Legislature or the judiciary are not eligible to be nominated. Nominations for a person after they have died are accepted, as long as it is within one year of their death.
To nominate someone, visit the province’s website. Nominations will be accepted until November 1.
By Emmanuel Ainebyona.
A new study has shown that women and girls in Uganda have continued to shun the Human Papilloma vaccine meant to protect them against cervical cancer.
The study conducted by the a consortium of Uganda cancer organizations led by the Uganda Women’s Cancer Support Organization shows that only 41 per cent of the girls aged 10 years have received the second dose of the vaccine compared to 88 per cent who received the first dose.
The study attributes the low uptake of the vaccination to poor planning and coordination among different stakeholders; poor social mobilization and insufficient communication.
Rebecca Mayengo, the group’s chairperson said that there is need for more parent involvement to increase up take of HPV vaccination for girls.
According to Dr Immaculate Ampeire of the Uganda National Expanded Program on Immunization, failure by the girls to take two doses of the vaccine exposes them to the risk of cervical cancer in future.
May 2 John Holt Plc:
* Q1 profit before tax of 16 million naira versus loss of 112 million naira year ago
* Q1 revenue of 494 million naira versus 418 million naira year ago Source: bit.ly/2p3LM2i Further company coverage: (Bangalore.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com)
Area job seekers are invited to attend a weekly job fair hosted by the Workforce Services Division of Will County on Wednesday, August 16th from 1:30pm to 3:30pm at the Workforce Center of Will County.
Among the positions employers will be looking to fill are cable, internet, telephone and security install technicians, diesel mechanics, drivers and more.
WSD Administrative Manager Susan Flessner said the events allow job seekers to meet with several employers at once.
The weekly events are held at the Workforce Center of Will County, 2400 Glenwood Ave., Suite 100.
Will County Executive Larry Walsh, whose office oversees WSD, encourages job seekers to be prepared to take advantage of the weekly events. Walsh says to, “Bring your resume, dress for success and be ready for an interview.”
For additional information about Will County’s WSD, go to will.works.
April 24 (Reuters) - Pimco:
* PIMCO TO OPEN THIRD U.S. OFFICE IN AUSTIN, TEXAS
* PIMCO - AUSTIN OFFICE WILL HAVE A SIGNIFICANT TECHNOLOGY PRESENCE BUT ALSO OTHER FUNCTIONS Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: [ ]
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"The Promise," a drama portraying the catastrophic events of the Armenian Genocide, hits theaters April 21.
For Director Terry George, the film speaks loudly to the reflection between the 1915 genocide and the international disasters happening in today's world.
"The relevance today is that we have that exact same area around Aleppo and the Turkish-Syrian border, the same situation going on," George said. "So we feel it's a great love story with a total relevance to today."
Actress Angela Sarafyan, who plays Maral, says she holds an important relationship to the film's realities. Sarafyan's great great grandparents fled the genocide as orphans.
"I think silence is not an option," she said. "I believe that through having this experience, watching the film rather than hearing information, a history lesson, you'll be a part of something rather than just learning facts."
× Salt Lake City police looking for suspect in armed robbery at Tesoro gas station
SALT LAKE CITY — Salt Lake City police are looking for the suspect in an armed robbery at a gas station Monday night.
Police said the robbery happened at a Tesoro gas station on 100 South and 900 East.
A man with a gun demanded the cash in the till and a customer’s purse, police said.
The man may have fled by car, according to police, but it’s still unclear.
Police said the man was wearing a type of fabric as a mask, but witnesses told police they allegedly could tell it was a white man who appeared close to 40 years of age with a mustache.
The robbery is still under investigation, said Lt. Craig Gleason.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Hour Glass Ltd:
* Qtrly total revenue and other income S$165.9 million versus S$149.74 million
* Qtrly profit attributable to owners of company S$7 million versus S$8.2 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Drivers Caught In M23 Delays Near Gatwick
Drivers on the M23 heading to Gatwick are being warned of delays as the motorway is closed northbound between Junction 10 and 9 until Monday.
Highways England are carrying out ongoing resurfacing works over a number of weekends.
Diversion are in place
Now through Dec. 18, ConnectiCare will be collecting winter gear at its ConnectiCare Centers to help teens who were displaced after Hurricane Maria.
New hats, mittens, boots, gloves and scarves will be accepted and donated to kids who recently transferred from Puerto Rico to three Connecticut high schools:
Bulkeley High School, Hartford
Crosby High School, Waterbury
Warren Harding High School, Bridgeport
Local donations may be left at 451 Main Street, Bridgeport.
Donations will be distributed to Crosby High School on December 19; Bulkeley High School on December 20; and Warren Harding High School on December 21.
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – A Springfield company is looking to train the next generation of IT workers.
Tech Foundry hosted an open house at their downtown Springfield office Monday. The company is currently enrolling people in their next training session that begins on September 5.
The free 14-week course includes 10 weeks of classroom training, followed by a four week internship.
“We just graduated this past Thursday about 26 students, and many of them have been offered a job by their internship offerer,” Jonathan Edwards said. “They’re going to start working either this week or next week, or soon in jobs that are paying anywhere from $30,000 to $40,000 a year.”
The course is free and you can apply online, here.
Terry Donovan was named director of athletics at California State University, Stanislaus, in Turlock, CA, on Monday, March 19, 2018. CSU Stanislaus
Randle recorded 21 points (9-19 FG, 3-5 FT), nine rebounds, three assists and a steal in 34 minutes during Monday's 110-100 loss to the Pacers.
Randle was enjoying a red-hot March going into Monday's game averaging 23,3 points, 9.7 rebounds and 3.0 assists over nine games, and Monday's total further pads that total. Randle has cemented his place in the Lakers' starting five after suffering through trade rumors leading up to the deadline. As a restricted free-agent, the Lakers will have the option to match any offer that Randle could command but their pursuit of LeBron James will be a major factor in determining whether or not they can keep the talented youngster.
Bryan County (WSAV) – In a developing story out of Bryan County, authorities are investigating a body found inside a vehicle that was burned behind a church on Olive Branch Road. We’re told investigators made the discovery just after midnight.
Officials have not released any other details at this time. The GBI has been called in to assist.
Stay with WSAV News 3 on air and online throughout the day for further updates.
Twenty-three Rhode Islanders traveled overnight by bus Saturday to participate in a rally against immigration enforcement in Washington. Pictured from left: Carmen Boucher, Bethany Boucher and Jocelyn Rivera, all from Woonsocket, hold up their signs in Lafayette Square ahead of the rally.
MENASHA, WI (WBAY) – A Wisconsin man was arrested at the stroke of midnight leading into the new year after police say he was drunk when he launched himself at a patrol car with two officers inside.
The incident happened in the area of Oak Street and Nicolet Boulevard in Menasha, Wisconsin.
The patrol car, at the time, was parked in the roadway. Police say the man charged at the patrol car causing significant damage to the windshield. Video on the Menasha Police Department’s Facebook page shows the entire incident.
Two officers were hurt while trying to take the suspect into custody. One of the officers was taken to the hospital but later released.
Menasha police say the man who charged at the patrol car was also taken to the hospital but eventually booked into the Winnebago County Jail on several charges. The name of the suspect has not yet been released.
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin freshman guard Kobe King is having season-ending surgery on his injured left knee.
The University of Wisconsin sports medicine staff said that surgery was taking place Monday. King is a promising freshman who appeared in each of the first 10 games this season, averaging 5.2 points. Wisconsin says he is eligible to apply for a medical redshirt.
Sophomore guard D’Mitrik Trice was also set for surgery on his injured right foot and won’t begin rehab for at least two weeks. Trice is averaging 9.4 points and playing a team-high 31.5 minutes a game.
Wisconsin is 4-7 after an 82-63 loss to Marquette on Saturday.
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April 28 S&P
* S&P says Germany 'AAA/A-1+' ratings affirmed; outlook stable
* S&P says Germany's diversified and competitive economy will sustain current growth momentum, predominantly supported by strong domestic demand
* S&P says stable outlook reflects view that over next 2 years, Germany's public finances, balance sheet to continue to withstand potential economic shocks
* S&P on Germany says still view another grand coalition as most likely parliamentary election outcome
* S&P says Germany's surpluses on external and fiscal balance sheet will enable the country to weather external shocks
* S&P says despite potential tax reductions, other pre-election promises, expect Germany's fiscal performance will remain a ratings strength in medium term Source text: bit.ly/2qfjymm
CBN News Showcase highlights several of the important news stories of the week or stories of faith and what God is doing in the world. It is also an opportunity for you to join our anchors in praying over the headlines and praying for our nation and the world.
This week watch President Donald Trump put politics aside and tell the stories of everyday Americans who embody what he calls the best of America despite some unbelievable circumstances.
Finally, pray with CBN News anchors Mark Martin and Charlene Aaron for the headlines, for the nation and the world that the Glory of the Lord would fall, revival would come and the Lord would heal our land.
One of the oldest buildings on the University of Massachusetts' flagship campus took a turn in the spotlight Friday afternoon, following a $65 million, two-year transformation designed to restore some of the original building's features.
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - Nearly another 2,000 Kentuckians could lose their federal disability benefits because of an ongoing fraud investigation involving attorney Eric Conn.
The Social Security Administration has notified U.S. Rep. Hal Rogers that another 1,965 people who received disability benefits will have to defend their status in court. All of them were represented by Conn, who made millions by bribing judges and doctors to OK disability benefits for his clients.
Conn fled the United States last year shortly before he was supposed to be sentenced. He was caught in Honduras in December and returned to Kentucky, where he now faces more charges.
Disability payments will continue throughout the redetermination process. Rogers said it was heartbreaking to witness the effect of the fraud on his constituents.
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Argentine President Mauricio Macri's preferred candidate was leading former President Cristina Fernandez in Sunday's primary election for a key Senate seat, preliminary official results showed.
With 10.46 percent of polling stations counted for the Senate race in Buenos Aires province, home to nearly 40 percent of the country's electorate, former Education Minister Esteban Bullrich had 37.01 percent of the vote, compared with 31.38 percent for Fernandez.
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RIDGWAY TWP. – An anti-drug meeting held Wednesday evening at The Royal Inn in Ridgway Township showcased numerous canine drug searches.
The program began with brief remarks from Capt. Dan McMahon, team leader and head canine trainer for the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections K-9 Drug Interdiction Unit Security Division.
The K-9 Academy is based at the Rockview State Correctional Institution and serves the entire state conducting searches in federal, state and county prisons and jails.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Board of Regents has appointed Jon D. Mandrell president of the Tennessee College of Applied Technology Murfreesboro.
The board voted 12-0 to appoint Mandrell, who was recommended for the job by Chancellor Flora W. Tydings. He starts July 1.
Mandrell is vice president of academics and student services at Sauk Valley Community College in Dixon, Illinois. He has held teaching and administrative roles at Sauk Valley since 2008.
Lynn Kreider retired as president of TCAT Murfreesboro in February. Carol Puryear is serving as interim president.
The chancellor’s recommendation followed a national search led by a 13-member committee.
In a statement, Tydings said Mandrell will bring “a great deal of energy and enthusiasm that I know the students, administration and community will embrace.”
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Monday, June 19
Doors 7PM / Show 8PM
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LIVE ON THE RIVERSIDE STAGE!! For more than a decade, David Blaine has been attracting the attention of the world, including the world’s leading scientists, with his high-profile physical endurance stunts. Starting his career as a street magician who appeared to do the impossible with a deck of cards, he was soon following in the footsteps of Houdini - seeking out that which seems physically impossible and doing it for real.
Tyson Foods is recalling nearly 2.5 million pounds of ready-to-eat breaded chicken due to an unlabeled allergen. The company, based in Springdale, Arkansas, says the recall was made after it was notified June 6 by a supplier that the bread crumbs Tyson received could contain milk.
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RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - A federal appeals court has scheduled arguments for Dec. 5 in the case of a former Russian military officer sentenced to life in prison for leading a 2009 Taliban attack on U.S. forces in Afghanistan.
Lawyers for Irek Hamidullin have argued that he shouldn't have faced trial because he is a lawful combatant. Prosecutors, however, say fighters aligned with the Taliban don't qualify for lawful-combatant status.
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments in December 2016. But in August, the court said it wanted to hear additional arguments after one of the judges announced he was stepping down to serve as Baltimore's city solicitor.
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20, 2016, file photo, Senate Banking Committee member Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., questions Wells Fargo Chief Executive Officer John Stumpf on Capitol Hill in Washington. Warren is leading a new eff... .
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Royal Wood performed an early-afternoon acoustic set at Moondance Music on George Street on Tuesday afternoon in advance of his Tuesday night Valentine's Day show at Showplace Performance Centre on Tuesday.
The Lakefield native, who has twice been nominated for Juno Awards, performed Long Way Out, It's Only Love and I'm So Glad and took time to meet with fans.
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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) – Want the world’s best, up-close view of a rocket launch without being right there at the pad?
For the first time, cameras will provide live 360-degree video of a rocket heading toward space.
NASA will provide the 360 stream Tuesday as an unmanned Atlas rocket blasts off from Cape Canaveral, Florida, with a capsule full of space station supplies. The stream will begin 10 minutes before the scheduled 11:11 a.m. liftoff and continue until the rocket is out of sight.
The four fisheye-lens cameras are located at the pad, about 300 feet (100 meters) from the rocket. A computer in a blast-proof box will stitch together the images for a full, in-the-round view. There will be about a minute lag time.
It will be shown on NASA’s YouTube channel .
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Twenty-seven Tamil Nadu fishermen were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy for allegedly fishing in their territorial waters early today, an official said.The fishermen from Jegadapattinam and Kottaipattinam in Pudukottai district were arrested off Neduntheevu by the Lankan Navy and taken to Kangesanthurai port there along with five boats, Assistant Director of Fisheries department, Pudukottai, Kumaresan said.In another incident, nearly 3,000 fishermen who had ventured into the sea last evening in 500 boats from here were chased away by the Lankan Naval personnel while they were fishing near Katchatheevu islet, Rameswaram Fishermen Association President S Emerit said.The naval men came to the spot and opened fire in the air to drive off the large group of fishermen before damaging their fishing equipment, he said.The fishermen were forced to return to the shore without a catch, he said.On December 2, 20 fishermen from Nagapattinam district were arrested by the Lankan Navy on charges of fishing off Neduntheevu.
Beth A. Rairdan, 82, of Ellensburg, died April 21, 2018, in Sunnyside.
She was born Dec.8, 1935 in Baker, Ore.
A viewing and visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 2.p.m. Friday, April 27, 2018, at Grandview Smith Funeral Home, Grandview
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 28, 2018 at Life Point Church of God in Prosser, with burial to follow at Zillah Cemetery in Zillah.
Those wishing to sign Beth’s online memorial may do so at www.funeralhomesmith.com.
Smith Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Lauer had his contract selected from Triple-A El Paso and will start Tuesday's game against the Rockies.
As expected, Lauer will make his major-league debut after impressing in a trio of starts with the Chihuahuas, compiling a 3.00 ERA, 0.94 WHIP and 19:6 K:BB through 18 innings. While the 22-year-old has some pedigree (25th overall pick in 2016), it would be unwise to expect much from him in his first big-league start, as he's facing a difficult Rockies lineup in one of the most hitter friendly parks in the majors.
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BRUSSELS Britain's exit from the European Union cannot be turned into a success, but it can be managed in a pragmatic way, a senior European Union official said in an interview with Politico on Wednesday.
Martin Selmayr, who is the head of cabinet for European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker, also said British Prime Minister Theresa May was an impressive negotiator, which was good for Brexit talks.
"Brexit will never become a success, of course, because it is a sad and sorry event, but it can be managed in a professional and pragmatic way," Selmayr said.
"President Juncker said today that she (May) is an impressive woman and a very impressive negotiator. That is very good for negotiations, because we need a very strong negotiator, someone who unites the entire nation behind her," he said.
(Reporting By Jan Strupczewski; Editing Alissa de Carbonnel)
A driver who was sentenced to 10 years after killing four occupants of a vehicle will soon be eligible to apply for temporary absence from prison. In my opinion, he is a murderer who should not step outside prison one day before the end of his sentence.
The courts and prisons really need to be a lot tougher on drunk drivers. Far too many children have their lives cut short, far too many families lose loved ones, and far too many people suffer from injuries sustained as a result of being hit by drivers who have chosen to disregard safety.
When a driver is found guilty of drunk driving the first time, his vehicle should be taken away from him for a month, and he should receive a considerable fine. This would act as a deterrent to most drivers. If a drunk driver is caught a second time, there should be automatic jail time with no early release, plus no driving for six months after release. More convictions should mean heavy jail time and a livelong ban on driving.
This Pacific island nation of 33 atolls, or coral islands, are together around the same size as Dominica — just 313 square miles. But because the atolls are so spread out, Kiribati is the only country in the world to fall into all four hemispheres (northern, southern, eastern, and western). Only 21 of the islands are inhabited with the country's 108,000 residents. Visitors to Kiribati enjoy some of the best deep-sea fishing in the world, as well as miles of saltwater flats. But see this tropical paradise before it is no longer — rising seas are threatening to swallow the country whole. Here are more breathtaking places to visit before they disappear.
Stafford (Va.) North Stafford 2019 running back Devyn Ford has finished his official visit slate.The five-star prospect will not take his previously-planned trip to Ohio State this weekend, as repo...
Adam Hunter is at the Saskatchewan Legislature and will be tweeting live from question period during Tuesday's proceedings.
He'll have the blow-by-blow debate and instant analysis as the NDP Opposition and the Saskatchewan Party government square off in the legislative chamber.
Proceedings are expected to get underway around 2 p.m. CST.
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Among the issues facing the Legislature and its Executive Board as the 2017 session begins this week is where one of its members lives and whether he may remain a member.
The Lincoln Journal Star reports that Omaha Sen. Ernie Chambers' opponent in the November election, John Sciara, filed a residency qualifications challenge with the Legislature shortly after the vote count showed Chambers' overwhelming victory.
Sciara says several people have told him that Chambers lives in Bellevue but has a residence in north Omaha that he uses as a home address for residency so he may represent District 11.
Chambers says he has not falsified his residence and says he sent information to his fellow senators in November showing evidence that he lives in north Omaha.
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The cast and crew of FOX's new first responder drama, 9-1-1, provide an in depth look at the exciting new series.
FIFA signs Russian diamond miner as World Cup sponsor
ZURICH (AP) — FIFA has signed state-controlled diamond miner Alrosa as a fourth Russian sponsor, completing its slate of third-tier European backers for the World Cup.
FIFA describes Alrosa as a "giant in the world diamond mining industry." The value was not disclosed.
Alrosa joins Alfa-Bank, Rostelecom and Russian Railways as World Cup sponsors in a regional category created for the 2018 tournament. The 16 other regional slots — for North and Central America, South America, Africa and the Middle East, and Asia — are still empty ahead of the June 14 kickoff.
Russian state energy firm Gazprom is among seven top-tier sponsors.
FIFA has signed World Cup sponsors only from Russia, China and Qatar since being rocked by Swiss and American federal investigations of corruption in 2015.
We all like to be comfy when we watch our favorite shows. The right pillow, position and snacks are all important when it comes to enjoying TV, and this isn't just true of humans, either.
Heidi, a sweet-looking doggy, loves TV. She gets excited just upon seeing the start-up screen of her human companion's smart TV. There's not even a show on yet, but the promise of a show is all Heidi needs. But then she begins to whimper and darts away. You might be confused, but, remember, you like to settle in before watching TV, and Heidi is the same way.
She returns with her much-beloved doggy bed, and then it's time to Netflix and chill with "Planet Earth." (Solid binge-watching choice, Heidi.)
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Dannon, the maker of Oikos yogurt, is cutting ties with spokesman Cam Newton following what the company perceives as "sexist" comments the Carolina quarterback made to a female reporter.
Company spokesperson Michael Neuwirth released a statement Thursday saying it was "shocked and disheartened" at the former league MVP's behavior and comments toward Jourdan Rodrigue, a Charlotte Observer reporter.
When Rodrigue asked Newton about wide receiver Devin Funchess' route running Wednesday, Newton laughed and said, "it's funny to hear a female talk about routes. It's funny."
The Dannon statement noted the company perceives Newton's comments as "sexist and disparaging to all women. ... It's simply not ok to belittle anyone based on gender. We have shared our concerns with Cam and will no longer work with him."
Newton hasn't issued an apology.
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NEW YORK (AP) – Watching NFL football games on your phone used to be mainly limited to Verizon customers. Soon anyone will be able to watch football games on the go for free on Yahoo’s app, now that Verizon owns Yahoo.
But people who want to watch football through online-TV services like Sling will have more problems. An NFL game on ESPN will still be blocked on the Sling app on a phone – and starting next season, on tablets as well for some games.
Verizon bought Yahoo in June and wants to build a digital ad business to rival Facebook and Google. Verizon’s five-year deal with the NFL takes effect in January. Playoffs will stream on Yahoo, Verizon’s app go90 and the NFL’s own app.
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This story has been corrected to say that only some tablet games will be exclusive to Verizon.
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OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A former Oklahoma City mayor and member of the University of Oklahoma Board of Regents is being criticized for comparing gay people to pedophiles.
Kirk Humphreys made the comments over the weekend on KFOR-TV’s public affairs show. He also compared gay people to politicians who’ve recently resigned after allegations of sexual misconduct.
LGBTQ advocacy group Freedom Oklahoma has called for his removal from the board if he doesn’t apologize. Executive Director Troy Stevenson says Humphreys’ comments were disheartening and dangerous for LGBTQ youth who are already harassed and bullied.
A staffer at Humphreys’ office said he was out of town Monday and unavailable to comment.
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Stevenson said Monday his group will protest an Oklahoma City real estate project that belongs to Humphreys’ family business if he doesn’t apologize.
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The Department of Veterans Affairs is pleased to announce an academic affiliation agreement between its VA medical center in Wilmington, Del., and the University of Delaware. The agreement, signed June 9, is designed to improve the health care and wellbeing of veterans throughout Delaware and southern New Jersey.
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4. Black people aren’t keeping white Americans out of college. Rich people are.
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Kim Kardashian West, Kourtney Kardashian and Khloe Kardashian are seen upon arrival at Tokyo Station in Tokyo on March 2, 2018.
How important is creativity for brain development, and are we doing enough to nurture it in our children?
Lucy Clark is an author and journalist with The Guardian and Robyn Ewing is Professor of Teacher Education and the Arts at Sydney University.
They are both taking part in the inaugural Mark Colvin Conversation at Vivid Sydney, discussing "Are schools and society encouraging or stifling creativity?"
PRATTT COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating suspects in connection with a drug arrest.
Just after 8a.m. Friday, a deputy with the Pratt County Sheriff’s Office conducted a routine traffic stop, according to a social media report.
During the stop the deputy obtained probable cause to conduct a search of the vehicle. The search resulted in the seizure 10.5 pounds of methamphetamine with a street value of approximately $404,000.00
The sheriff’s department did not release additional details late Friday.
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Larsen signed a one-year contract with Carolina on Monday, Bryan Strickland of the team's official site reports.
Larsen played in his first NFL games last season, starting six contests in place of the injured Ryan Kalil. Look for Larsen to compete for a backup role once again in 2017.
After lots of ties last week, Nina D is still up four wins on KMLE Nation!! Can Heather in Mesa close the gap and pull KMLE Nation back within three? We have tickets to see Florida Georgia Line at Ak-Chin Pavilion if she can!!
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A Forest City resident has approached the Forest City Council about the possibility of a trail on Highway 69 north to accommodate golf cars and vehicles that cannot be driven on Iowa highways. Forest City Mayor Byron Ruiter said that the council will study the possibility to make it easier for area citizens.
Currently Iowa law forbids driving of golf carts and similar vehicles on Iowa highways, even if it is to just cross the highway to reach a business or residence on the other side of the road. Some residents want complete access so they can patronize those businesses, visit city parks, or access their bank. At present, the city is working on a solution that will abide by state law.
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The past 25 years of world politics have rested on a series of polite fictions, agreed-upon conventions and hypocritical pretenses: That we had a policy to end the North Korean nuclear drive ; That Europe was becoming a great posthistorical power based on the mighty engine of the euro; That the two-state solution was just a settlement freeze away; That international institutions and civil society were replacing national governments at the center of world politics; That immigration was a no-brainer; That the progress toward free trade was inexorable; That democracy was irresistibly on the march; and so on. Americans and Europeans believed that the world would look more and more like we wanted it to without us doing any heavy lifting.
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Enjoying the festive break means making sure you have everything you need to survive at least 48 hours with your nearest and dearest.
Inevitably there will come a time when you need to nip to the shops for some essentials - because no one wants to run out of booze on Boxing Day or New Year's Eve .
So checking ahead to see when your local supermarket will be open is always a sensible plan of action.
Supermarket heavyweight Asda will be open throughout the festive period - only closing stores nationwide on Christmas Day. Shoppers can use our guide below or the store finder tool on Asda's website to check when their local branch will be open.
Asda Christmas opening times
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A lack of background checks for gun buyers plainly had nothing to do with the mass shootings that have grabbed headlines in the last few years. The weapons used in...
Elaine Park, a 20-year-old from Glendale, was still missing a week after her car was found parked in Malibu. Her mother and two of her friends returned to Corral Beach in an attempt to find anyone with information that might help solve the mystery Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017.
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San Francisco Urges 9th Circ. To Revive Rental Law Dispute
An attorney for San Francisco told the Ninth Circuit Thursday that a lower court was wrong to invalidate a since-revised housing law that forced landlords to pay massive sums to tenants before taking their property off the market, telling a judge the ...read more
Martes allowed two hits and six walks while striking out seven over 4.1 innings for Triple-A Fresno on Sunday.
After two starts for the Bees, Martes has pitched 9.1 scoreless innings, but he's also walked nine batters. The Astros have talked about Martes pitching for Houston this season, but they'll want him to rein in the wildness he's shown early on in 2017.
UN official praises 'welcome developments' from North Korea
GENEVA (AP) — The U.N.'s high representative for disarmament affairs is praising North Korea's decision to suspend its nuclear and ballistic missile tests and dismantle its nuclear sites as "welcome developments."
Undersecretary-General Izumi Nakamitsu said she hoped the moves would "contribute to building trust" and support dialogue.
Overall, however, she warned that "the threat of the use, intentional or otherwise, of nuclear weapons is growing."
She decried a "hiatus" in negotiations on arms control and disarmament, and expressed concerns that unless the trend is reversed, the world could return to a situation in which there are "no verified constraints on nuclear arsenals."
Nakamitsu spoke Monday at the kick-off of a two-week preparatory conference for the 50-year anniversary of the nuclear nonproliferation treaty, which has aimed to limit the spread of nuclear weapons, in 2020.
This week’s Cardi’s Furniture & Mattresses Hometown Sports Hero is Portsmouth’s Nikki Merrill.
The middle distance standout won three outdoor titles at the State Track Meet, giving her seven gold medals in her sophomore season.
Merrill will run the seeded Mile and 4xMile relay at this weekend’s New Balance Nationals. A top six finish in either race will earn Merrill All-American honors.
If you have a Hometown Sports Hero you’d like to nominate, email sports@wpri.com.
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand Rugby has confirmed the third Bledisoe Cup test between the All Blacks and Wallabies will be played in Yokohama, Japan.
The Oct. 27 match will be the second between New Zealand and Australia to be played in Japan after their 2009 Bledisloe Cup clash in Tokyo.
NZR chief executive Steve Tew said "the 2009 match was a fantastic event this year's test at the 72,000-seat stadium in Yokohama will be at another level. The All Blacks have huge support in Japan so the Bledisloe Cup test will be important for the team as we build support ahead of Rugby World Cup 2019."
New Zealand will play a test against Japan on the following weekend, Nov. 3, at Tokyo's Ajinomoto Stadium.
The All Blacks will also open their 2019 World Cup schedle against South Africa in Yokohama.
Paris Saint-Germain's director of football Patrick Kluivert refused to rule out the possibility of Lionel Messi playing for the French champions.
Messi's Barcelona contract does not expire until 2018 but the five-time Ballon d'Or winner's future at Camp Nou is far from certain.
While team-mates Luis Suarez and Neymar have signed new deals, Messi is no closer to renewing with the LaLiga titleholders.
And Kluivert added fuel to the fire after PSG routed Barcelona 4-0 in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie on Tuesday.
If a team with *Messi* loses 4-0, there is a critical managerial dysfunction — Miguel Delaney (@MiguelDelaney) February 15, 2017
"Messi? Never say never," Kluivert told reporters post-match in Paris.
"Every team wants a player like Messi."
Messi and Co. struggled as PSG left Barcelona on the verge of elimination.
The 29-year-old has scored 32 goals in all competitions this season.
The Santa Barbara Tennis Patrons, a local organization that promotes junior tennis in Santa Barbara, was the recipient of a $2,000 donation from the Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club tennis teams.
The Santa Barbara Women’s Interclub League held its end of the season luncheon on June 6 on the Polo field, hosted by the Polo Club. The Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club announced that the Santa Barbara Tennis Patrons would be the recipient of this year’s donation. Monies were raised from raffle tickets.
Present at the presentation were Cathyann Simon and Elizabeth Winterhalter from the Patrons; Sandy Oshinsky, past commissioner of the league; Megan Clayton, captain of the Polo A team; Polo Club pro Lance Kronberg; and director of tennis Bart Hillock.
The Santa Barbara Tennis Patrons promotes junior tennis in Santa Barbara.
This year’s donation is earmarked for memberships and lessons for children who otherwise could not afford to participate.
— Sandy Oshinsky represents Santa Barbara Tennis Patrons.
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Keith Mohney was arrested over the weekend after a cafeteria worker allegedly overheard him talking about having molested a child.
NEW ALBANY, IN (WAVE) – A conversation overheard by a cafeteria worker has led to a child molestation arrest in New Albany.
Keith Mohney, 67, was arrested over the weekend.
Our partners at the News and Tribune reported a cafeteria worker overheard the child talking about the abuse, and reported it.
The victim is a girl under the age of 10. It's not clear if Mohney has any other alleged victims.
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A small helicopter has crashed in a field near Westby.
The crash happened at around 1:15 p.m. west of Highway 14/61 between the road and a subdivision coming into the city
An eyewitness tells News 19 that he saw something fall from the helicopter. It then spun around a few times, followed by a loud boom, then came down hard in the field.
One person believed to be the pilot was transported from the scene with minor injuries as a precaution.
According to the FAA registry, the 1996 Robinson helicopter is owned by MF Helicopters and Spraying Service based in East Troy, Wisconsin.
We'll update this story as more information becomes available.
Pretty Little Liars is coming to a close, and for a lot of fans they have one priority and that’s find out who A.D. is!
Now, PLL creator I. Marlene King says the fans are going to get what they want and that includes answers to all the questions we have including A.D. However, until we fans see who A.D. is with their own eyes, they are eagerly waiting to see if their predictions and theories about the mastermind villain are righ!t
That includes L-Beasley and Shavona who recently sat down to discuss their favorite Pretty Little Liars theories about who A.D could and why!
Watch the full video above and remember Pretty Little Liars can start to deliver those end games Tuesday, April 18 at 8/7c on Freeform.
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LENOX, Mass. (AP) - Iconic folk musicians and comedians have been added to the Tanglewood Popular Artists series for next summer.
The summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra announced Monday that Stephen Stills and Judy Collins are scheduled to perform their recent album "Everybody Knows" on June 17. The pair has had a friendship for 50 years.
Comedians Steve Martin and Martin Short present "An Evening You Will Forget for the Rest of Your Life" on Sept. 2. Billed as a journey through their careers presented through a blend of stand-up, music, and conversations, it features the bluegrass band Steep Canyon Rangers and keyboardist Jeff Babko.
Banjo player Bela Fleck and the Flecktones are booked to play June 29.
Performances by James Taylor scheduled for July 3 and 4 had already been announced.
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There's some serious competition in the business of hair in Kilkenny!
From 50 nominations in the first round of voting, we have whittled the competition down to the top ten hairdressers. Kilkenny People readers have voted in their droves for their favourite hairdresser and we can now reveal where the best ten are in the county.
Studio 58 in Kilkenny City topped the poll first time around with 10% of the votes, but will they be able to stay ahead now that the field has been narrowed? If your favourite salon didn't make it, try cast your mind to a time where you might have stopped off in one of the top ten hairdressers.
We will announce the overall winner of the best hairdresser in Kilkenny as chosen by readers on Friday so cast your votes now!
Two people are feared dead in the fatal accident Related Stories There has been a fatal accident on the Bole – Techiman road in the Northern Region with two persons feared dead.
Northern region correspondent Eliasu Tanko told Ultimatefmonline.com that the accident involved a minibus which burst a tyre.
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On land, Africa's predators rule supreme but there’s no beating the battles fought under its seas.
PANA, Ill. (WAND) - On May 28 the Woapink Lodge of the Order of the Arrow (Boy Scouts Honor Society) held its first ever flag retirement ceremony at Rhodes-France Scout Reservation. The reservation has been opened since the early 80s and could not be happier than to spend their Memorial Day weekend honoring not only those who have served our country, but also honoring the ten scouts that come together to make this possible.
"Many people don't know how to properly dispose of these flags and a lot of the flags were on our property. We were expecting about 100 flags today and ended up with more than 1,000 flags and we are happy to bring them honor," says Lodge Advisory Greg Rau.
Rhodes-France Scout reservation hopes to continue to increase their scout count and even next year to make the Girl Scouts a part of this new tradition.
Two people with direct knowledge of the situation have told the Associated Press that Buffalo Bills interim head Anthony Lynn is the clear favorite to take over the job permanently.
One person called Lynn's succession to replace Rex Ryan as being "the working plan." Another person said the final decision on general manager Doug Whaley's recommendation rest with owners Terry and Kim Pegula.
Both people spoke to the AP on the condition of anonymity on Sunday because the Bills have not revealed details of their coaching search.
Lynn is the Bills offensive coordinator. He was promoted to be the team's interim head coach after Ryan was fired on Tuesday. Lynn will be on the sideline on Sunday, when Buffalo (7-8) closes the season at the New York Jets (4-11).
A third person with direct knowledge of the discussions told The AP that former Jacksonville Jaguars coach Gus Bradley is a candidate to become the Bills defensive coordinator under Lynn. Bradley was fired by the Jaguars two weeks ago.
ESA at the Berlin Air and Space Show18 April 2018 ILA welcomes trade visitors from Wednesday 25 April to Friday 27 April, and will open its doors to the general public on the weekend, 28 April - 29 April. A full programme of events in the Space pavilion is available at: https://www.ila-berlin...
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Two former wrestlers at Ohio State University say a congressman isn't being truthful when he says he wasn't aware of allegations that a team doctor was abusing athletes.
Mike DiSabato and Dunyasha (duhn-YAH'-shuh) Yetts both wrestled at the university in the 1990s. They say U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan, an Ohio Republican who has expressed interest in running for House speaker, knew at the time that the doctor was groping male wrestlers.
The wrestlers' allegations were first reported Tuesday by NBC.
Male athletes from 14 sports at Ohio State have reported alleged sexual misconduct by Richard Strauss. Strauss died in 2005.
Jordan's spokesman says in a statement the congressman never saw or heard about any abuse or had any abuse reported when he was an assistant wrestling coach at Ohio State.
A Ukrainian military pilot accused of shooting down a Malaysia Airlines flight has committed suicide, according to a Ukrainian media report that cites the police.
Ukrainian media says 29-year-old Capt. Vladyslav Voloshyn shot himself at his home, but his death is being investigated under the "premeditated murder" section of the Ukrainian penal code. A military service pistol found at the scene is also being looked at.
According to the BBC, Voloshyn had been in charge of the Mykolaiv airport after leaving the airforce. Before that, he flew combat missions against Russian-backed rebels, and was described by Ukraine as a war hero. However, Russia accused him of shooting down MH-17 in 2014, an allegation he called a lie.
All of the 298 passengers and crew of the Malaysia Airlines flight were killed. An international probe found that a missile was fired from a rebel-controlled territory by a launcher trucked in from Russia. However, Russia has denied any involvement.
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Boeing Co. last month reported its lowest employment total at the company's North Charleston facilities since 2013.
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Kentucky’s universities are facing performance-based funding, likely to be mandated by the General Assembly and the governor. Meanwhile Eastern Kentucky University continues planning for tighter budgets while continuing to revitalize the campus in Richmond.
On this week’s EST, EKU President Michael Benson. Send your questions or comments for President Benson before the show to: wekueasternstandard@gmail.com or call 859-622-1657 and leave a message or call in when you tune in for EST Thursday morning at 11:00 on 88-9 WEKU.
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Two men were arrested early Monday morning following a robbery in the Anjou borough.
At 2:30 a.m., the two, aged 20 and 21, allegedly entered the Vegas Bistro on Metropolitain Blvd. near the intersection with Des Ormeaux. Police said they brandished what appeared to be a weapon at an employee while demanding money.
Police were called to the scene where they apprehended the men, who had fled through the rear of the building.
Nobody was injured in the incident.
Officer charged after gun accidentally fires at school meet
FOWLERVILLE, Mich. (AP) — A Michigan police officer has been charged after his personal gun accidentally fired into the floor of a high school gymnasium as he watched a wrestling tournament in which his son was a competitor.
WHMI-FM reports that 40-year-old Mark Boudreau is charged with misdemeanor careless discharge of a firearm.
The shot was fired May 5 at Fowlerville High School, about 65 miles (105 kilometers) northwest of Detroit.
Boudreau, of the Flint Police Department, will be arraigned June 7.
Defense attorney Frank Manley on Wednesday called the shooting "unfortunate," and Boudreau "an outstanding veteran command officer."
The Flint Journal reports that Flint police said in a statement the department "cannot comment on any potential criminal allegations until" it receives "all of the facts at the conclusion of the proceedings."
The MOViN 92.5 Street Team was at the 7-Eleven in Bellevue giving listeners free prizes and a chance to win an Amazon Echo! If you stopped by, find your pictures here!
When President Trump chose a Rose Garden press conference to blast away at Qatar as the guilty party in the Gulf Arab states’ sudden falling-out last week, it was a fresh example of the shoot-from-the-hip and mixed-messaging diplomacy that Americans – and the world – may have to accept as the new normal. news-yahoo 8:10:00 PM CEST
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Acclaimed as one of Ireland’s most gifted tenors, Paddy Homan elevates traditional Irish songs to new heights. A born entertainer hailing from County Clare, Paddy adds a layer of warmth and familiarity to his performances, bringing the audience not just closer to the music, but welcoming them into a unique Irish experience. This wonderful holiday concert is a celebration of songs, music and stories of a true Christmas in Killarney, featuring an Irish medley of carols, songs, and holiday favorites. This show also includes a special performance by the Schauer Irish Dance Troupe!
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Preview For Tonight’s Episode Of WWE RAW (1/2)
The first RAW of 2017 airs live tonight from the Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. The biggest item WWE is promoting tonight is Goldberg’s return to RAW. The former WCW Champion is expected to address Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman tonight, less than four weeks before they meet in the 30-man Royal Rumble match. In the promotional blurb for tonight’s show, WWE.com adds that Goldberg “never makes an appearance unless it means something.”
Here’s what WWE is promoting for tonight’s episode of RAW:
– What does Goldberg have in store?
– Can Sami Zayn be the Last Man Standing?
– Are Kevin Owens’ days numbered?
– Will Neville earn his crown as “King of the Cruiserweights”?
– What’s next for Bayley?
Join us tonight at 8 PM ET for play-by-play coverage of RAW and live discussion.
NYT, CNBC Reporter: Media Coverage of Clinton Emails Was ‘Dumb,’ ‘Obviously Ridiculous’
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CNBC host and New York Times contributor John Harwood on Monday criticized the media’s coverage of Hillary Clinton’s use of a private email server and handling of classified materials, arguing it was “just dumb” and “exaggerated” the story’s significance.
Harwood responded to a tweet from New York University (NYU) professor Jay Rosen saying the media had a role in electing Republican candidate Donald Trump.
Harwood sparred with critics, insisting the FBI investigation into the Democratic candidate’s use of a private email server while at the State Department was not a “big f***ing deal,” and the classified information found on the server was “inconsequential.” – READ MORE
East Tenn. Sunday school teacher faces child porn, enticement charges
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — An East Tennessee church deacon and Sunday school teacher who allegedly used a smartphone app to entice a child into sex has been indicted.
The Kingsport Times-News reports 55-year-old Mark Curtis Adams was indicted Tuesday on two counts of production of child pornography and enticing a minor to engage in sexual activity.
Adams allegedly used the app Kik in February and March to entice a child into sex and acquire explicit photos of the juvenile.
Adams served as a deacon and youth Sunday school teacher at Mount Carmel’s Oak Grove Baptist Church. The church said in a statement Tuesday that there is no indication that the alleged victims were church members.
It’s unclear if Adams has a lawyer.
Police in Georgia arrested 32-year-old Brandon Williams, of Buford, on charges of felony murder and aggravated assault on Monday, April 17, 2017. GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga.
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Steve Kerr reaffirms desire to coach Warriors ‘for a long time’
Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr is not going to let his health hinder his coaching.
Kerr confirmed Wednesday that he intends to keep coaching the Warriors despite the back troubles that kept him out for much of the playoffs.
“I’m planning to coach for a long time,” Kerr said, via ESPN. “This kind of stuff happens very rarely in the NBA where you get a group of players this talented who are together in their primes. It’s so rare so I know exactly how lucky I am.
“I love it, I love the group, I love coaching them every day, and this is what I want to do for a long time. That’s the plan, so I just got to keep pushing forward.”
Kerr has made clear in the past that he intends to coach as long as he is able. That’s good to hear, because it means that, at least for the moment, he’s feeling good.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Vanderbilt has added a Big Ten flavor to its football team with the addition of former Ohio State wide receiver Alex Stump and ex-Michigan long snapper Scott Sypniewski.
The Commodores also announced they have added offensive lineman Saige Young from Dodge City (Kansas) Community College. Sypniewski and Young are eligible to play for Vanderbilt this season. Stump must sit out the 2017 season due to NCAA transfer rules.
Sypniewski, a graduate transfer, becomes Vanderbilt’s most experienced long snapper. He played 36 games with Michigan over the last three years.
Stump caught only one pass for Ohio State last season after redshirting in 2015.
Vanderbilt now has three former Big Ten players. The Commodores earlier added Illinois transfer Ke’Shawn Vaughn, a running back who will sit out the 2017 season due to NCAA transfer rules.
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The broad banking sector (KRE +2% ), (KBE +1.9% ) has about doubled the S&P 500's 0.95% advance today. The Financial Select SPDR ETF (XLF +1.3% ).
Trading volume, however - 20% below Friday's quiet action - can only be described as anemic. The financials were the 2nd-worst-performing sector during last week's selloff.
Among the movers: Bank of America (BAC +2.3% ), Regions Financial (RF +2.4% ), PNC Financial (PNC +2.3% ), Ameritrade (AMTD +1.3% ), MetLife (MET +1.5% )
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I asked for prayers a few weeks back regarding my 20 year old daughter who was being rebellious and telling me she was going to go off to school and she was going to live in an apartment with her boyfriend. I was very hurt and didn’t know what to say but God put in my heart to tell her I will always love you and I’m here for you but I don’t agree with your decision. With prayers and God grace she came to me and apologized and said she didn’t know what she was thinking and never would do anything to hurt me. So thank you all for prayers. God always has the final say!!! Praise Jesus.
DUBLIN, Ga. (AP) — Authorities have made an arrest after a man was found stabbed to death at a motel in Georgia.
Police in Dublin were called Saturday morning to the Candlelite Motel, where they found the man dead in one of the rooms. Dublin Police Chief Tim Chatman identified the victim as Alan Coon.
WMAZ-TV reports police arrested 27-year-old Angela Christian in connection with the stabbing. It was not immediately known if she had an attorney.
Chatman said the stabbing appears to have resulted from a domestic dispute. Dublin is located roughly 50 miles (80 kilometers) east of Macon.
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Satellite dishes providing internet for Benn's Grant residents
By Diana McFarland
Managing editor
Many Benn’s Grant houses have a lawn fixture — a satellite dish.
Some houses have two — one for internet and the other for cable television.
Although more than 90 housing contracts were written last year, Charter Communications has yet to provide service to the new neighborhood, located south of Smithfield on Route 10.
East West Communities Developer Branch Lawson said the latest word from Charter is that fiber is being laid and service is expected in two phases of the development by the first part of March.
Meanwhile, residents are finding ways to cope before the service begins.
Shannon Jones wanted a satellite dish, but since she lives in a middle town house, that wasn’t going to happen.
Miami Police have arrested a man accused of stealing a violin from a local musician.
Miami Police arrested 51-year-old Matthew Fein in connection to the burglary of Nicole Yarling‘s car, Wednesday.
According to police, Fein used a crowbar to shatter the window of Yarling’s Kia Soul after she went inside a Publix to do some shopping.
Police said a witness saw Fein burglarizing the car and took several photographs of Fein as he stole the violin and several other items.
Detectives later tracked Fein down and identified him through the photos taken by the witness.
Fein was taken into custody and charged with burglary of an unoccupied structure and grand theft.
Police said Fein pawned Yarling’s belongings. However, they were later retrieved and have been returned to her.
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One of the "Rich Kids" of Munich. richkidsmunich/Instagram
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The "Rich Kids of Instagram" show off their wealth in cities across the world.
The "Rich Kids of Munich" account on Instagram chronicles the luxury travels and lavish lifestyles of wealthy Bavarian offspring.
It's definitely good to be a "Rich Kid of Munich." Just ask the pet tiger.
"Rich Kids" are all over Instagram — and the world. In Hong Kong, Vietnam, Switzerland, Dubai, and Russia, young people with money to burn share photos of their luxurious lives that are aggregated into envy-inducing accounts.
Here's how Munich's rich kids spend their fortunes.
× Sunday school teacher accused of child sex offenses at NC church
SMITHFIELD, N.C. — A North Carolina sheriff’s office has accused a man of committing multiple child sex offenses at the church where he was a Sunday school teacher, WSOC reported.
The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office said multiple charges were filed against 34-year-old Jonathan Young of Benson, including first-degree rape of a child and indecent liberties with a child.
Young was a Sunday school teacher at Firstborn Baptist Church in Benson.
Sheriff’s Office Capt. Jeff Caldwell said the offenses were first reported in 2014 but go back years. One victim who is now 19 told investigators she was assaulted between the ages of 7 and 15.
Caldwell said an investigation is continuing.
Young is jailed on a $1 million bond.
FILE PHOTO: The company logo for Unilever is displayed on a screen on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, U.S., February 17, 2017. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo
LAGOS Unilever Nigeria (UNILEVE.LG) said on Wednesday it will seek shareholder approval next month to raise 63 billion naira (160 million pounds) through a rights issue.
The household products maker also said it would seek approval to increase its authorised share capital to 5 billion naira by creating an additional 3.95 billion new ordinary shares of 0.50 naira each.
The local unit of Unilever (UNc.AS) (ULVR.L) plans to seek a vote at a shareholder meeting on May 11, it said in a notice, adding that it would also ask for approval to convert shareholder loans to stock as part of the share sale.
(Reporting by Oludare Mayowa; editing by Chijioke Ohuocha and Jason Neely)
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April 28 Maiquer Group Co Ltd:
* Sees net profit for H1 2017 could fall up to 50 percent, or to be 10.8 million yuan to 21.5 million yuan, compared to net profit of the same period in 2016 (21.5 million yuan)
* Comments that increased selling price is the main reason for the forecast
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Grammy Award winner Jason Newsted, who was the bassist for Metallica from 1986 to 2001, will premiere his first international exhibition of paintings and prints, titled Rawk, at the third edition of Art New York at Pier 94, opening Wednesday, May 3rd, running through Sunday, May 7th, as part of New York Art Week.
Half of all sales will be donated to the Perry J. Cohen Foundation​, an organization devoted to the advancement of the arts, environmental, marine and wildlife education and preservation, teenage entrepreneurship, and boating safety education. On Saturday, May 6​th​, Jason Newsted will be on-hand for a question and answer session to discuss his career and exhibition.
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4 Takeaways From FTC V. D-Link Systems
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 12:08 PM EDT) -- In the Federal Trade Commission’s first litigated enforcement action addressing the security of internet of things devices, the district court for the Northern District of California recently dismissed the FTC’s unfairness claim and two of five deception claims under Section 5 of the FTC Act against D-Link Systems Inc., for alleged security flaws in its routers and internet-connected security cameras. Order, FTC v. D-Link Sys. Inc., No. 3:17-cv-00039 (N.D. Cal. Sept. 19, 2017).
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Hackers have released more unaired episodes from HBO in the latest leak to hit the company. Newslook
Gore probably doesn’t care because he knows the global warming spiel lies somewhere between exaggerated and complete hoax.
Al Gore Sold His Station to a Jew-Hating Oil Guzzling Nation
Gore is not ashamed of his hypocrisy. This is the man who sold his TV station Al Jazeera, a US-hating, Jew-hating “news organization,” which is funded by Qatar, a nation whose wealth is based on oil production.
Bernie Goldberg blasted Al Gore for selling to a TV station that threw a party for a man who bashed in the head of a little 4-year old Jewish girl:
In 2008, Al Jazeera threw an on-air party for a Palestinian terrorist who had just been released from an Israeli prison. In 1979 he kidnapped an Israeli family and killed their 4-year old daughter by smashing her head on some rocks. They even gave him a cake.
In 2009, the host of Al Jazeera’s most popular Arabic language show says, on the air, that he wants Allah to count the numbers of every Jew … and kill them “down to the very last one.”
Gore’s a piece of work.
I have a bust on the smaller side, and I don't need much support. I often find underwire bras are too uncomfortable and thin camis just aren't enough. I saw this Hanes Convertible Wire Free Bra ($9) bubbling up on Amazon recently and became curious. It had over 1,400 reviews and a 4.5-star rating, so I gave it a try.
This bra looks small and thin but it offers me so much support. The smooth straps are adjustable and don't cut into my skin, and the material is so silky-soft, I feel like I'm wearing nothing. Now I'm officially throwing out all my other ones and buying this in every color. The beige one is perfect to pair with all my light-colored tops, but it comes in four other cute colors, including pink. At this price, you can buy them all!
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Lobos senior punter Corey Bojorquez said he felt inspired Monday so he went for a lift. He didn’t expect the news he got on his way back home. Bojorquez found out that he was named to the All Group of Five College Football Team by the Athletic. The team is made up of players from five conferences, including the Mountain West.
Bojorquez averaged a school record 47.3 yards per punt this season. “It was surprising for sure because there is a lot of group of five punters who definitely could have gotten it,”said Bojorquez. “There are some pretty big legs. You know I had no idea that I would be able to get it.” Bojorquez is hoping to get an invite to the East West Shrine game and NFL Combine.
Former South Chungcheong Province Governor An Hee-jung appeared for questioning before prosecutors for a second time on Monday over sexual assault allegations.
As he headed into the Seoul Western District Prosecutors’ Office, An said he thought the sexual relations he had with his former secretary and another woman who filed complaints against him were consensual.
However, he said it appears that the accusers didn’t think so and that he is deeply sorry. An said he would sincerely take part in investigations and will face whatever legal actions that are decided.
He also apologized to his family and supporters.
Asked if he abused his power in sexually assaulting the women, An only said he would actively cooperate in the investigations.
An first appeared for questioning on March ninth, four days after his former secretary accused him of sexual assault on live television.
Three Bridges won the big match in Division 2 of the Sussex Cricket League on Saturday to go top.
Haywards Heath were top by just one point going into the game but a superb century from Walid Ghauri saw Bridges win by six wickets.
Cricket: Three Bridges celebrate a wicket v Haywards Heath (batting) Conor Golding. Pic Steve Robards SR1817099 SUS-180207-152251001
On Saturday Haywards Heath travel to Bognor Regis while Three Bridges go to Billingshurst and second-placed Mayfield face Bexhill.
The video was edited by Mike Rose.
Khan ready for Sharks debut in Vitality Blast
Burgess Hill continue their impress run against strong Brighton side
A new DNA structure inside human cells known as the “i-motif”, has been identified by scientists.
This form resembles a twisted “knot” of DNA, instead of the well-known double helix first described by James Watson and Francis Crick.
Lab work has previously suggested the existence of DNA in this form, but this is the first time it has been observed in living cells.
The scientists are not exactly sure what the function the i-motif is, but they suspect it is involved with the process of “reading” DNA sequences and converting them into useful substances.
[...]
A conventional strand of DNA is made up of “base pairings”. The building blocks of the double helix are substances called bases – adenine, thymine, cytosine and guanine.
As we say the last good bye to our dear Mother, we ask the Lord for mercy to bring her to the "Father who art in Heaven." AMEN!
By: FRANCIS TAWIAH(Duis
The average price for a gallon of gas on Monday was $2.996 in Bellingham, according to AAA Washington . That's up 3 cents in the past week, and up 63 cents compared to a year ago, according to AAA's data.
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The Tides scored 3 runs in the bottom of the 9th inning to come from behind and walk it off against the Charlotte Knights at Harbor Park on Sunday. Looks like some Orioles magic overflowed to the AAA squad.
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Get ready to go "all in" and join the cutthroat world of Las Vegas' high-rolling resort moguls. Create a getaway destination for the mid-century elite, an oasis of decadence in the Nevada desert.
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A shooting occurred around 7 a.m. in Alexandria, Virginia at a baseball practice for Congressional Republicans. Three members of Michigan's Congressional delegation were at that practice.
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HERMITAGE, Pennsylvania (WKBN) – Hickory’s girls close out the regular season with three straight wins as the topped Curwensville tonight, 64-42. The Lady Hornets are 13-9 on the season.
Senior Jillian Greenburg led Hickory with 15 points. A pair of sophomores – Jessica White and Izzy Dejulia – scored 12 and 10 points respectively.
Hannah Dixon paced all scorers with 17 for Curwensville.
Livingston (personal) is available for Saturday's game against the Nuggets, Mark Medina of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Livingston is back with the team and good to go for Saturday's tilt after missing Friday's game for personal reasons. He'll immediately slide back into the rotation as the team's backup point guard; Livingston is averaging 5.2 points, 2.0 assists and 1.8 rebounds across 15.6 minutes per game this season.
The lobby of the hotel at the Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino opens right onto the casino floor with more than 2,700 gaming machines, a poker room and live bingo, plus several restaurants and bars. The hotel has 249 rooms.
A Kerrville resident put $100 into a dollar slot at Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino Hotel Monday.
They walked away with more than $1 million.
The casino says the visitor started playing an AGS Gold Bullion $1 Machine just before noon. Less than 10 minutes later, the Gold Series Bullion lined up across the machine, meaning a jackpot win of $1,098,253.39.
“On behalf of the whole team, I would like to congratulate our newest millionaire! Our guests are like family, so when someone wins, we all feel like winners! The big smiles say it all!” says Domingo Flores, KLECH Guest Services Manager.
The winner’s spouse was working when the player won the jackpot. They immediately drove to Eagle Pass to celebrate.
Denzel Washington — who’s nominated for a Best Actor Oscar in the August Wilson adaptation “Fences” — was spotted in the audience at Wilson’s play “Jitney” on Broadway last week.
The actor slipped in unnoticed, but spent intermission meeting fans in the lobby.
“Jitney” director Ruben Santiago-Hudson brought Washington backstage, “where he set up in a dressing room and greeted the nine-member ensemble cast in turn,” a spy said.
The star and director then headed to dinner at La Masseria Ristorante.
By Sally Cole
Body Dynamics, Inc. is hosting “The Sitting Professional,” a free workshop on Saturday, June 16 at noon. Designed for people who sit at a desk for six or more hours during the day, the workshop will address proper desk set up, exercises that can be done at a desk to address neck and back pain. Attendees will receive a general exercise worksheet to get started on exercises that will help ease pain created by sitting. The workshop is free but space is limited.
To secure a spot, RSVP to imedprogram@bodydynamicsinc.com or call 703-527-9557. Body Dynamics is located at 410 S. Maple Avenue in Falls Church.
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Inducted into the Yosemite High School Football Wall of Fame Saturday night were, from left, Quint Brown (class of 2003), Danny Smith (class of 1988), and Justen Peek (class of 2002). The YHS Football Boosters Induction dinner was attended by 130 at the Elks Lodge. Brian Wilkinson Sierra Star
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MidAmerican Energy Company will generate renewable energy equal to 100 percent of its customers’ usage on an annual basis, upon completion of their proposed wind energy project.
MidAmerican Energy proposed the additional investment of $922 million with the announcement of its Wind XII project. The project, if approved, is expected to be completed in late 2020.
“Wind XII will transform our 100 percent renewable energy vision from a bold dream into a reality,” Adam Wright, MidAmerican Energy’s President and CEO, said.
The company estimates Wind XII will create more than 300 full-time jobs related to construction and another 28 full-time positions for ongoing operations and maintenance.
Wind XII will provide an average $6.9 million per year in additional Iowa property tax payments on wind turbines and nearly $5.6 million more in annual landowner easement payments. In 2017, MidAmerican Energy paid $19.6 million in Iowa property taxes on wind turbines.
Lance Corporal Kirk Redpath died when a bomb exploded next to his poorly-armoured Snatch Land Rover in Iraq in August 2007 The grandfather of a soldier killed in Iraq has said Government proposals to reduce legal protections for British troops are "disgusting". New plans would prevent service personnel from suing the Ministry of Defence for negligence, leaving decisions about compensation to an MoD-appointed assessor.
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Data Modul with new assembly line
A new ESD model assembly line was recently put into operation at the Data Modul Weikersheim (Germany) production site.
In this assembly process, panel PCs and monitors with touchscreens, from 22” to 26”, are manufactured alongside the material. Assembly itself is done using a “one piece flow procedure”: The devices to be assembled do not need to be lifted or carried, but rather are rolled down the entire line by means of a device carrier.
A clean room class 5 flow box has been integrated into the assembly line. As a result, it was possible to integrate a workstation with clean room features into the assembly line. Above all, this means that Data Modul's area of expertise, airgap bonding (bonding of the touch surface and display module) can be done particle-free. The line itself can be used flexible, converted, and for multiple series and a custom product for Data Modul.
MOUNT PLEASANT, Wis. (AP) - Property owners in southeastern Wisconsin who believe they won't be fully compensated for land Foxconn Technology Group needs to build a $10 billion plant are appealing a ruling dismissing their case.
A dozen property owners filed a federal lawsuit in January alleging the village of Mount Pleasant's use of eminent domain is unconstitutional because it is for private rather than public benefit. They say the offers for their properties are too low.
A federal judge dismissed the suit this month, calling it "not cognizable."
The Journal Times reports that the property owners' attorney filed the appeal Tuesday.
An attorney for the village says the legal appeal won't stop the project.
The Taiwanese company's plant will manufacture advanced liquid crystal display panels.
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Information from: The Journal Times, http://www.journaltimes.com
A section of Interstate 69 is closed in the southbound lanes because of a crash.
Authorities tell us two semis and five cars were involved in the crash.
Several people are hurt. Deputies say some of those injuries are critical.
State police say traffic is being diverted off I-69 at the crash site, and then back onto I-69.
1-69 SB lanes at Boonville New Harmony shut down because of accident involving semi & 2 cars pic.twitter.com/BYL65iViUI — Lauren Artino 14News (@Lauren14news) August 14, 2017
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G2 Esports will replace Cloud9’s at IEM Katowice to round out the stable of competitors for the international League of Legends event at the end of February.
Cloud9 stepped aside to focus on the North American League Championship Series Spring Split. The team is undefeated through (8-0) through four weeks.
G2 (6-0), also undefeated through four weeks of the European League Championship Series Spring Split, will join Unicorns of Love, M19, Kongdoo Monster, ROX Tigers, EDward Gaming and Flash Wolves at the Spodek Arena in Katowice, Poland.
IEM Katowice features a $150,000 prize pool for the League of Legends event and will take place from Feb. 22 to 26.
Two people were injured Thursday in a single-vehicle accident on Highway 101 north of Los Alamos, according to the Santa Barbara County Fire Department.
Emergency personnel were called out at 9:09 a.m. to the rollover accident in the southbound lanes, according to CHP dispatch. The vehicle came to rest on its right side on the shoulder of the highway.
Two minor injuries resulted from the accident, said fire Capt. David Sadecki.
Several passing motorists blocked traffic after stopping at the scene.
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Police have charged a 21-year-old man with two offenses stemming from a stabbing incident outside a Post Office.
According to a police statement, Criminal Investigation Department officers charged the George Town man with wounding with intent to cause Grievous Bodily Harm and Carrying an Offensive Weapon.
The suspect is due to appear in court on Tuesday 18April.
The alleged incident occurred around 8.30 p.m. Police say a woman entered the George Town Police station with chop wounds to her arm and body.
The woman was treated at the station before being taken to the Cayman Islands hospital.
Officers then went to the George Town post office where the incident allegedly occurred. There they confronted a knife-wielding suspect and arrested him after a foot chase.
The RCIPS says that the suspect is known to the victim, who has since been released from the hospital.
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A day of fundraising golf is set for Saturday at the Guelph Wish Fund for Children’s 31st Annual Golf Tournament.
The event takes place at Victoria Park East Golf Club. Registration and lunch are at 11:30 a.m. with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. and dinner and prizes at 7p.m.
The Guelph Wish Fund for Children is a local non-profit charity which provides a wish to severely ill, injured children in Guelph and the County of Wellington.
For more information on the golf tournament or to register, visit guelphwishfund.com.
The local stockmarket looks set to follow the US lower at the open, with ASX futures down 33 points at 7.15am AEDT.
Technology names led the way down on Wall Street, with the sector as a whole losing over 2.5 per cent amid a slew of negative headlines including an EU proposal for a 3 per cent tax on large tech companies' revenues and reports that suggested a Facebook data leak.
The British pound pushed higher as UK Brexit negotiator David Davis and his EU counterpart Michel Barnier announced an agreement on the terms of the post-Brexit transition after a meeting in Brussels on Monday.
The accord will avoid a sudden rupture, allowing time through 2021 to phase in compliance with whatever the rules of the EU/UK relationship after Brexit are agreed to be. It is not legally binding until those rules are in place however. "Nothing is agreed until everything is agreed," according to Mr Barnier.
CASTLE ROCK, Colo. — The Outlets at Castle Rock are hosting a job fair Saturday to help fill about 1,000 seasonal and full-time positions.
Jobs are available at retailers including Starbucks, Tommy Hilfiger, GUESS, and Nike.
The job fair runs from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday at the Outlets at 5050 Factory Shops Boulevard in Castle Rock. Job seekers should bring resumes, a clipboard, and pens, and be prepared for on-site interviews.
Interviews will be conducted at each participating store. Stop by customer service for a map of the center and directions.
Assemblies of God (AG) Care has ended two decades of lack of water and modern latrines at Chigolo Primary School in Traditional Authority Bibi Kuluunda in Salima by sinking a borehole and two pit latrines….
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The Alouettes continue their preparation for the CFL season and will play their first exhibition game Thursday in Ottawa.
Four quarterbacks remain in training camp with no clear indication who will be the team’s starter. And one notable absence from camp is Chip Cox, who remains unsigned.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has signed a contract to provide health care in state prisons.
Ivey’s office confirmed Monday that she signed the $360 million contract with Wexford Health Sources to supply medical and mental health care to inmates until late 2020.
Ivey signed the agreement earlier this month after the Legislative Contract Review Committee released a hold on the contract. The committee chairman briefly delayed implementation of the contact because of questions regarding the company’s ties to a Mississippi bribery scandal.
Committee Chairman Jack Williams said Monday that he released the hold because he did not want to jeopardize a potential settlement of a court order to improve mental health care.
U.S. District Judge Myron Thompson ruled last year that mental health care in state prisons was “horrendously inadequate.”
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Courtney B. Lance is a co-author and editor of the recently produced audio book “Pruno, Ramen, and a Side of Hope: Stories of Surviving Wrongful Conviction.” She is also co-founder of The Pruno Project LLC, a literary and creative initiative bringing awareness to wrongful conviction and the need for reform of the criminal justice system through the voices and talents of men and women who’ve been wrongfully convicted. To that end, the audiobook was produced and a hard copy version was published to raise awareness and provide some financial support to the exonerated storytellers, where such support is not typically guaranteed. Courtney brings to The Pruno Fund her years of experience building best practices for and monitoring internal controls and working with nonprofit organizations.
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Singapore's Parliament now has its own mascot - a winged lion named Parley.
The plush toy, armed with a green book labelled "Parley", was unveiled on the Parliament of Singapore's Facebook page on Monday.
A biography indicates that Parley is "obsessed with photography" and includes facts like his favourite songs, which include Ed Sheeran's Shape Of You and Michael Learns To Rock's 25 Minutes.
His favourite books include Harper Lee's To Kill A Mockingbird, Dan Brown's The Da Vinci Code and E. B. White's Charlotte's Web
"Now that the Parliament of Singapore has launched its Instagram page, Speaker Tan Chuan-Jin has invited me to be one of its administrators," wrote Parley in the Facebook post.
"I'll be sharing snapshots and nuggets of information on our Parliament's history and what goes on behind these walls."
The freshly minted Instagram account was set up on Monday and already has more than 620 followers.
Parley joins the ranks of the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau's polar bear mascot Kopi Lim.
He isn’t coming back.
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, former Detroit Lions tight end Eric Ebron has agreed to join the Indianapolis Colts on a two-year deal:
Former Lions’ TE Eric Ebron is signing a two-year deal worth a maximum value of $15 million with the Indianapolis Colts, per source. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 20, 2018
That “maximum value” phrase is huge, because it hints at some incentives and bonuses that could be tied to Ebron being reliable and making a consistent impact.
Either way, he’ll be guaranteed less per year than the $8 million-plus fifth-year option amount the Lions were set to pay him.
But the Colts now have a dangerous tight end for Andrew Luck, and Detroit doesn’g have one for Matthew Stafford.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is again railing against the news media, calling them a "stain on America."
In a tweet Sunday, Trump blasts the lack of attention over what he describes as "false and defamatory stories" by the "Fake News Media."
"They are out of control - correct reporting means nothing to them. Major lies written, then forced to be withdrawn after they are exposed...a stain on America!" Trump writes.
Over the past two weeks, ABC News and CNN have had to issue corrections and clarifications on stories that initially had been damaging to the president but didn't live up to scrutiny. And on Saturday, Trump demanded and received an apology from a Washington Post reporter over a photo of Trump's Florida rally on Friday that made it look sparsely attended.
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Hardcore band 25 Ta Life are back, with a different lineup and have brand new songs that are now available. The new lineup consists of original guitarist Fred Mesk, longtime members Seth Meyer (drums), Mike 141 (bass), Beto Rosario (guitar) and Fury of Five vocalist James Ismean (a.k.a Stikman). They have already played East Coast Tsunami Fest and This Is Hardcore in 2017 and have more shows coming up this year as well.
They just released three new all-original songs Friday, which you can listen to below. 25 Ta Life will also play some shows in France later this month. It will include The Superbowl of Hardcore on March 31st.
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Ed Luce is the San Francisco-based creator of Wuvable Oaf, a two-time Ignatz-nominated series of comics and winner of the 2017 Lambda Literary Award for LGBTQ Graphic Novel. The first seven years of Oaf comics have been collected into two volumes by Fantagraphics Books: Wuvable Oaf, Wuvable Oaf: Blood & Metal, and Wuvable Oaf: What the Fuzz Edition. Luce has also created covers, comics and illustrations for VICE, Slate, Image Comics, Heavy Metal magazine, Oni Press, IDW, Dark Horse, Decibel magazine and the Eisner-nominated No Straight Lines Anthology.
CHESHIRE, Conn. (AP) - Officials from across the nation are checking out a Connecticut prison program that can serve as a model for treating young adult offenders.
Connecticut prison officials are showing off the TRUE Unit on Wednesday at the Cheshire Correctional Institution. It houses 18- to 25-year-old inmates along with older mentors, some of whom are serving life sentences.
The unit is based on a prison in Germany and focuses on education, family and skill development. Correction Commissioner Scott Semple says the idea is to create an environment that supports inmates whose brains are still developing.
The unit had been scaled back from a planned prison for young adults due to budget cuts. It has been open for about a year and will soon expand to the state's prison for women.
First-year Corona coach Ron Gueringer has picked up at least five football players from rival Corona Centennial. Now it's up to the school and the Southern Section office to decide their eligibility.
The No. 1 transfer might be 6-foot-6 sophomore quarterback Shane Illingworth, who would have been the backup to Tanner McKee at Centennial.
Also at Corona is receiver Manny Allen.
Complicating the situation is that five former Centennial assistant coaches went to Corona but have since left. CIF rules bar players from following a coach to a new school, and if any player moved before the coaches left, they could be ineligible under CIF rules.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 4 Midday' game
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the Iowa Lottery's "Pick 4 Midday" game were:
0-3-1-7
(zero, three, one, seven)
This week I headed out to Ralls to look for Rocks against Crosby County Rocks. They are a Facebook group that paints and hides rocks as random acts of kindness.
They hide their rocks in Lorenzo, Ralls and Crosbyton.
You can like Crosby County Rocks on Facebook.
There are other rock groups in West Texas including Lubbock, so keep your eyes open for cool looking rocks.
For our challenge, 10 rocks were hid all around Ralls football stadium. Both teams had 15 minutes to find as many rocks as we could.
If you have a challenge, email me at Ibeatpete@kcbd.com
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CNBC's Eric Chemi looks at the possible dynamics of college basketball if the athletes got a small piece of the billions around them.
April 28 DF Deutsche Forfait AG:
* Short FY II consolidated net loss of -2.8 million euros (-$3.06 million), compared to a consolidated net income of 34.2 million euros in short fiscal year I 2016
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Her foster father Rick Thorburn has indicated he'll plead guilty to murdering the Queensland schoolgirl.
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Jarabe Mexicano performs a wide range of repertoire on a variety of traditional instruments. Their arrangements are characterized by stunning harmonized vocals, led by lead singer Tavo Alcoser. In addition to the traditional Boleros, Huapangos, Sones, and Rancheras performed by the band, they thrill the audience with contemporary Cumbias, revamped Doo Wop, and American Standards! Jarabe’s version of La Bamba mashed up with the Beatles Classic “Twist and Shout” gets people out of their seats and dancing in the aisles!
Middleton collected 30 points (11-16 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block across 38 minutes in Monday's 124-117 loss to the Cavaliers.
Middleton was brilliant offensively for the Bucks, playing the role of Robin to Giannis Antetokounmpo's Batman. Middleton has now averaged 25.8 points, 5.0 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game over his last five contests, as the offensive weapon has come alive of late.
Tickets are on sale now for the 15th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast on Monday, Jan. 16 at the Pigg River Community Center. Tickets are $15 per person with RSVP no later than Jan. 12. There will be no tickets sold at the door.
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NHS funding is free and open to everyone who meets certain criteria and without any kind of financial assessment, so it's a good idea to explore these options, even though the criteria for eligibility are strict.
Use our Care services directory to find care homes and domiciliary care anywhere in the UK. You can also find support groups for people affected by dementia.
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× BREAKING: Two shot, killed Saturday in dispute on Key Peninsula
PIERCE COUNTY — Two people were murdered Saturday morning during an argument, possibly stemming from drugs and/or domestic violence, sheriff’s officials said.
Just before 3 a.m., a woman on Key Peninsula called 911 reporting that shots had been fired.
Deputies responded, discovering the two victims, a 35-year-old man and 24-year-old woman, in front of a residence off Whiteman Road KP South.
According to the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department, the lone 27-year-old suspect was taken into custody and booked into Pierce County Jail.
Officials said both the suspect and the victims were known to authorities.
Multiple weapons were recovered from the scene, and initial reports show both the victims and the suspect fired shots.
Deputies said a 2-year-old boy was found inside the victims’ vehicle. He was not hurt and is with family.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
Apple is set to reduce iPhone production by 10 per cent in the first quarter of 2017, a media report said.
The news comes after Yahoo-owned research firm Flurry earlier this week revealed that the holiday season was a big hit for Apple’s iPhone and between December 19 to 25, Apple’s iPhone and iPad accounted for 44 per cent of all mobile activations — much higher than Samsung.
“This is not the first time Apple has cut back on iPhone production as a similar event occurred this year in the January – March quarter. That cut on production was around 30 per cent,” 9to5mac.com reported.
Last year, Apple’s devices accounted for 49.1 per cent of all activations during the same period while Samsung last year accounted for 19.8 per cent of all activations.
Apple is also reportedly planning to manufacture iPhones in Bengaluru in association with Wistron, a Taiwanese OEM manufacturer for Apple and will start production by April 2017.
Sudarshan Sukhani of s2analytics.com told CNBC-TV18, "Except for ONGC, most stocks are bullish - Reliance Industries, GAIL India and Indian Oil Corporation. Indraprastha Gas has a very attractive chart. This whole sector, I explained earlier would be part of a rally in the Nifty if it comes about."
Magma Fincorp is giving signs of a major uptrend. It is an investing idea. You have to buy it and hold it and I think a lot of stocks in this sector would be attractive investment opportunities," he added.
A person was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Parkway Village.
The accident happened at the intersection of Knight Arnold Road and Castleman Street around 5:30 a.m. Police said two cars crashed into one another.
While the two drivers were outside the car exchanging information, a dark colored Infiniti hit one of people, then drove away.
Investigators said the person died on the scene.
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Zoey Dollaz will never stop putting on for his zoes. After dismissing Donald Trump for his hateful remarks towards Haiti and Africa, the Haitian rapper from Miami returns with a proud new anthem. After chasing the “Mula” with Lil Wayne, the Freebandz signee recently got in the studio with one-third of The Fugees, Pras Michél, for a rich single called “Lajan.”
READ: Zoey Dollaz & Chris Brown Light Up The TL With “Post & Delete” Visuals
For the unfamiliar, “lajan” means “money” in Creole. With Miami native Streetrunner on the beat, Zoey and PRAS spit inspirational bars over an abstract sample of K-Ci & JoJo “All My Life.” There’s no word on where this loosie will end up, but its guaranteed to rack up a few stacks of lajan for all three seasoned artists.
Stream Zoey Dollaz and PRAS’ new collaboration “Lajan” below.
Best Ravioli In ConnecticutThere is no shortage of Italian restaurants in Connecticut, and if you have a craving for stuffed pasta pockets, you will have no problem finding ravioli in most cities and towns across the state. Some offer a light ravioli — as light as pasta can be — filled with fresh cheeses and truffles: others offer pasta stuffed with seafood or meat covered with rich sauces. Our list includes high-end restaurants as well as casual cafes. One of these is sure to satisfy your need for ravioli.
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BANGKOK — A French tourist who tried to have her picture taken with a crocodile in Thailand was injured when the reptile snapped at her when she got too close.
The woman, who is in her 40s, suffered a severe bite wound to her leg Sunday at the Khao Yai National Park, said Thanya Netithammakul, head of the National Park, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Department.
She had been squatting next to the animal, posing for a picture, but she tipped over and the crocodile snapped, the official told the Bangkok Post in a story published Monday.
The attack happened Sunday off the nature study trail in the Haew Suwat waterfall area.
According to the Post, signs warned visitors about the crocodiles and tourists were told to keep to the nature trail.
PUBLIC BAFFLED AS AN ODD “GLOW” APPEARS IN CYPRUS SKIES
In a news that has people enthralled, an unidentified “glow” that appeared over the Nicosia sky and over the Limassol motorway has scores of people wondering what its reason may be.
Filmed first at 5:50 SM, the “glow” appeared as a triangular-shaped beam of light and has since been the object of several theories from experts and laymen alike.
Surprisingly, both the Fire Department and the Police claim that they were not contacted by anyone, and that they have neither knowledge nor information of the incident.
According to Chrysanthos Fakas, an astrophysicist who spoke with Sigma (a local channel), the “glow” is not a meteorite, and in fact looks similar to a gas cone, which is often left behind by rockets.
Parallel to this, the western Russian city of Lipetsk saw a similar-looking a ball of light in its night sky, which was later seen exploding in mid-air.
A disabled law student has succeeded in her claim that the Government Legal Service (GLS) discriminated against her in her application for a training contract.
Terri Brookes is a mature law student, and in spring 2015 she applied for a position as a trainee solicitor with the GLS. She has Asperger’s syndrome, and during her university career this necessitated adjustments to be made for her.
The GLS offers 35 training places a year, for which it receives thousands of applications. The recruitment procedure initially requires all candidates to pass a multiple choice situational judgement test (SJT). This involves psychometric testing, and tests candidates’ ability to make judgments. There is no time limit for the test, which is one of three tests candidates must pass before interview.
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About a dozen people are injured after an explosion rocked a UPS facility in Lexington, Kentucky.
Officials report there were no fatalities in the blast just before 8 this morning at the shipping facility. The explosion was felt in nearby buildings.
Lexington police tweeted that the cause of the explosion appears to be accidental. LEX 18 reports an acetylene tank on a tractor-trailer inside the UPS facility exploded.
A massive boom shook homes across Pasco, Hillsborough and Polk counties over the weekend. Residents called government hotlines, and theories swirled online. Could it be military operations? An explosion? A meteor? Supersonic jets?
Half a dozen government agencies all had the same answer Saturday: We don't know, but we didn't do it.
Tampa Bay is surrounded by military bases and has a long history of mysterious booms often attributed to military tests. But those military bases said they didn't cause the 1:45 p.m. boom.
The Tampa Bay Times said there was one possible explanation: Two F-15 fighters were given permission by NORAD to fly at supersonic speed — in excess of 760 mph — over the Gulf of Mexico, said Canadian Air Force Lt. Marco Chouinard, a NORAD spokesman.
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Chinese people are people with great creativity: Xi
The Chinese people are people with great creativity, President Xi Jinping said Tuesday.
"Today, the creativity of the Chinese people is being unleashed to an extent like never before, which has been enabling our country to develop rapidly and stride forward at the forefront of the world," Xi said at the closing of the first session of the 13th National People's Congress.
April 10 Jetblue Airways Corp:
* Jetblue Airways Corp - entered into an amended and restated credit and guaranty agreement, dated as of april 6, 2017 - sec filing
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Halifax Regional Council has approved next year's budget after a final, three-hour debate.
The increase to the average tax bill will be $37.
Coun. Tim Outhit of Bedford tried to reduce the size of the average tax increase from 1.97 per cent to 1.6 per cent, but his motion was defeated 11-6.
The municipality is expecting a $15-million surplus from this year's budget.
Finance officials plan to put the surplus dollars into reserves.
Outhit and Coun. Shawn Cleary were the only two who voted against the 2018-2019 budget recommendation, which includes $760.6 million for operating and $128.5 million for capital projects.
Finance officials say the average assessment for a single family home is $234,500.
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HOUSTON — Our great leaders at the Precinct 6 Constable’s Office showed patriotism reciting the “Pledge of Allegiance” on Oct. 6, 2017. CW39 and Beltone are bringing patriotism back to the morning show – with a daily recitation of The Pledge of Allegiance! We want to get our awesome viewers involved by inviting them do The Pledge of Allegiance on the morning show. To recommend a group or organization to say the pledge, please email cw39pledges@tribunemedia.com.
Ice Cube's BIG3 basketball league had an event on Sunday in Los Angeles. USA TODAY Sports
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) - The Cyprus Cooperative Bank says it's looking for investors to buy up the lender either in whole or in part.
The bank said Monday it has appointed Citigroup Global Markets to look for investors as part of its strategic plan.
The deadline for expressions of interest is March 29.
The bank is 77-percent state-owned and is the leader in the amount of deposits held by Cypriots.
But it's weighed down by bad loans - more than 58 percent of the total.
That was a consequence of a 2013 banking crisis that forced Cyprus to accept a rescue deal that included a seizure of unsecured deposits in the country's two largest lenders.
Finance Minister Harris Georgiades said the move would help rebuild confidence and credibility in the bank.
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Markis McDuffie hinted he might return for the Dec. 22 home game against Florida Gulf Coast. He is recovering from a stress fracture in his left foot. Travis Heying The Wichita Eagle
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) – Two people in Alaska who handled a drug package after it was spotted in the mailing process and then tagged by federal officials have been arrested.
The Juneau Empire reports (http://bit.ly/2vZ5LX0 ) 44-year-old Christian John Peters and 34-year-old Tiffany Jo Spaulding were arraigned on Thursday in U.S. District Court after a multi-agency warrant search of their house.
U.S. Postal Service Inspector Aaron Behnen says he came across a suspicious package from California on Aug. 6. He says it was sent to “Rosetta Stone” at the suspects’ address. It contained a large canister of coffee filled with 50 pills identified as oxycodone and 221 grams of suspected methamphetamine.
Federal officials placed an electronic alerting and tracking device inside the package and acted when it indicated that the package was opened.
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The use of psychiatric drugs in the U.S. has grown enormously in the last 20 years. Antidepressant use alone has quadrupled. At the same time, researchers and pharmaceutical companies have failed to make big advancements in new psychiatric drugs, in part because ailments of the brain can be much more complicated than physical issues.
Here & Now's Meghna Chakrabarti speaks with STAT biotech correspondent Meghana Keshavan (@megkesh) about the frontiers of psychiatric drug development, and what researchers are looking to next.
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — It may be February, but some were attending prom Saturday night in Indianapolis.
Easterseals Crossroads held their annual Ability Prom.
The event is put on each year for adults with disabilities.
More than two dozen people danced the night away.
Several local businesses teamed up to help make sure everyone had something fancy to wear and good food to eat.
“I think it’s liberating for them. They have a lot of independence here that they don’t get to have a lot of places. This is the only place a lot of them can come where they are completely unsupervised without their parents and they get to just have a good time and hang out with their peers and its fun,” said Katy Everhart, an occupational therapist with Easterseals Crossroads.
Easterseals holds events like this monthly.
Signing a full back...means Ratchford to stand off ? or centre? or prop? or do we play Hiku at centre or wing or second row or hooker...or Rochdale?
On this week’s show, Chris reviews “Blade Runner 2049,” “The Mountain Between Us,” “My Little Pony: The Movie” plus “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales” on video.
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EDINBURGH, Scotland (AP) - Donald Trump may not be planning to visit the United Kingdom this year, but he’s become a very popular figure in Scotland’s capital right now.
Performers at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe festival - an annual buffet of hundreds of standup, theater and musical offerings - are roasting the U.S. president in several shows, including “Trumpageddon,” ”Trumpus Interruptus: The Impeachment of Donald J Trump,” ”Locker Room Talk” and “Trump’d.”
In “Trump’d,” a singing, dancing Trump, still in power in 2030, is being sought by a Mexican resistance group that is pleading to be deported.
Adam Woolf, the show’s writer, says it’s important to poke fun at public figures.
The state police say no dash cam video exists of the weekend officer-involved shooting near Westminster. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division yesterday announced that it continues its investigation of what happened. In the aftermath of shots fired at a Brock Road home and later in the middle of the Blackjack Road, an unidentified Oconee deputy has been placed on administrative leave. According to SLED, the information gathered will be summarized into a case file report to be sent to prosecutors in the office of the 10th Circuit Solicitor. Two individuals, also not yet publicly identified, were wounded. The Oconee incident was the seventh officer involved shooting in South Carolina so far this year.
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ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A Minnesota judge has sentenced the girlfriend of Philando Castile to a year of probation for assaulting a woman last year.
Jurors acquitted 28-year-old Diamond Reynolds of felony assault but found her guilty of a lesser assault charge in March. The Star Tribune reports a Ramsey County judge also ordered Reynolds to perform community service and complete anger management counseling.
Judge Elena Ostby told Reynolds she hasn’t taken responsibility for her actions. Reynolds declined to make a statement at sentencing.
Reynolds gained international attention after livestreaming the bloody aftermath of the July 2016 shooting of Castile by then-St. Anthony police officer Jeronimo Yanez. Authorities alleged Reynolds was involved in an unrelated assault in St. Paul weeks before she was to testify at Yanez’s trial.
A jury acquitted Yanez last year.
The crash has forced the northbound lanes at the intersection of Eubank and Indian School to close as APD officers respond. The civilian vehicle -- a dark gray or black hatchback -- had its airbags deployed.
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CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A Vermont man suspected of killing his millionaire grandfather is trying to raise money to hire a lawyer to fight his family’s attempt to block him from an inheritance.
Nathan Carman has been called a suspect in the shooting death of 87-year-old real estate developer John Chakalos in Connecticut. No one has been arrested. He also has been questioned about the day his boat sank with his mother on it near Rhode Island. She’s presumed dead.
Her sisters sued in New Hampshire, accusing him of killing his grandfather and possibly his mother. They asked a judge to block Carman from collecting money from the estate.
Carman told a judge he wants to use money from a trust in which he’s the sole beneficiary to hire a lawyer. He says one of his aunts is trustee and hasn’t allowed him any funds.
A message was left Friday with the aunts’ attorney.
New England Revolution team member Chris Tierney is more than just a stellar Soccer player – he can cook too! He’s making a perfect dish for a cold winter night.
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Alisson has been on Liverpool’s radar since the January transfer window.
Jurgen Klopp chose to stick with Loris Karius for the remainder of the season but now it appears he is looking for a new No 1.
Karius made two costly mistakes in the Champions League final loss to Real Madrid on Saturday.
Nicol joked Liverpool do not need to sign a goalkeeper.
Not the common experience but 2016 was a very good year, if you were a fan of English rugby at club or country level. So good was it that you probably think 2017 cannot be better and therein lies a problem foreshadowed by England coach, Eddie Jones, in a recent comment that England must not be scared of losing.
The latest batch of domestic club games have been uneven in terms of quality. Though the weather might have played some part in it, the overall ambition to keep ball in hand, look for space and play whatever arises looked to have waned somewhat. Saracens ground out a win at Welford Road but it was a slogging affair with the ball airborne for much of the game. Wasps showed tenacity to overcome a spirited Newcastle challenge but the game was error-strewn. Exeter perpetrated a smash-and-grab raid at Bath but, for much of the match, the try line was not seriously threatened.
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Quotations for key foreign currencies in terms of the Canadian dollar. Quotations are nominal, for information purposes only.
Canadian dollar value on Monday, the previous day, three-months and one-year:
Currency Mon Fri 3 months Year
U.S. dollar 1.3079 1.3088 1.2886 1.3337
British Pound 1.8371 1.8237 1.7222 1.6528
Japanese Yen 0.0123 0.0123 0.0114 0.0118
Euro in U.S. 1.2328 1.2288 1.1828 1.0742
Euro in Cdn 1.6124 1.6083 1.5242 1.4327
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The body of an unknown woman was found wrapped in a bag in Noida on Tuesday, police said.
Police received information on Tuesday morning about the bag in Sector 115 area, said Pankaj Pant, the station house officer (SHO) of Sector 49.
The woman’s age appeared to be around 25 years. It seems she was apparently killed somewhere and dumped at the spot, Pant said.
The body has been sent for a post-mortem examination, the SHO said, adding that they were waiting for the report to ascertain whether she was raped before being murdered.
Police arrested a man Sunday for several offenses after he allegedly bit his ex-girlfriend during an altercation in Novato, according to Novato police. Officers responded to the McDonald's at 5600 Nave Dr. after receiving reports that a male and female were fighting, police said.
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* The Female Health Company / Veru Healthcare announces successful stage 1 of the clinical trial to evaluate bioequivalence between Tamsulosin DRS and FLOMAX®
* Planned NDA filing under 505(b)(2) regulatory pathway on track
* Results from stage 1 of be trial demonstrated that Tamsulosin DRS may have an improved safety profile
* In stage 2 of BE clinical trial, Tamsulosin DRS will be tested in a larger number of subjects versus FLOMAX
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Now the latest international break is over, the world of football is now fully turning its attention to the summer transfer window.
There's plenty of big transfers out their in the pipeline as Real Madrid's Alvaro Morata flirts with Manchester United, while most of the biggest clubs in Europe try and snap up Monaco's Kylian Mbappe.
For all the latest on any deals, as well as breaking news as we get it from around the Premier League and beyond, join Sportsmail throughout the day.
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Actresses reprising their Disney princess roles in "Wreck-It Ralph 2": Auli'i Cravalho (from left) as Moana, Linda Larkin as Jasmine, Paige O'Hara as Belle, Jodi Benson as Ariel, Mandy Moore as Rapunzel, Anika Noni Rose as Tiana, and Kelly Macdonald as Merida. ALBERTO E. RODRIGUEZ/GETTY IMAGES FOR DISNEY
Truly Memorable Carnival music for piano -
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This is as joyful, irresistible and zestful a CD piano recital as I heard throughout 2009.
The gaiety and boisterous unpredictability of 'olde world' and twentieth century carnivals is an inspired peg on which to hang a keyboard programme and the vivid aura of grandeur, colour, joie de vivre, rhythm, ebullience and intrigue makes for compelling listening throughout.
Carnival is an important celebration in most of Europe (except in Ireland and the United Kingdom where the festival is called 'shrovetide', ending on Shrove Tuesday, and pancakes are the tradition) and also in many parts of Latin America and the Caribbean. The time varies from city to city, as some traditions consider Mardi Gras as the Carnival period between Epiphany or Twelfth Night and Ash Wednesday...
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Police are trying to trace a teenage girl has been missing since Wednesday.
Megan Smith, 17, is believed to be in Wallsend or Newcastle .
Police are appealing for help in finding her.
She was last seen on Wednesday, January 31.
Anyone with information about Megan’s whereabouts is urged to contact Northumbria police on 101, quoting log number 54 from 31/01/18.
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The $5 million effort to refurbish the University of Hawaii's observatory will involve repainting the dome, replacing siding, improving safety and other features. Colin Aspin, who heads the telescope program, said the work will begin in May, The Hawaii Tribune-Herald reported Monday .
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A schoolgirl who sparked an international hunt after she left the UK for Poland has been found.
Serena Alexander-Benson, 13, is in the country with her mother, Scotland Yard said, and police are investigating whether any crime has been committed.
The teenager left the Wimbledon home where she lives with her father at around 7.50am on May 25, apparently on her way to school.
When she did not arrive there she was reported missing.
Police found that she had travelled out of the UK in a car on a Eurotunnel train with a female friend of her mother.
On Wednesday the National Crime Agency revealed that Polish authorities had confirmed that Serena is with her mother.
May 3 (Reuters)exceet Group SE:
* Said on Tuesday 3M group sales at 35.4 million euros ($38.70 million), plus 12.4% to prior year (organic growth +11.5%)
* Q1 group EBITDA at 1.9 million euros or 5.4% of net sales, up 5.9% compared to Q1 2016
* On 31 March 2017, order backlog at 96.0 million euros
* Based on an encouraging start into 2017, maintains atthis early stage of year its cautiously optimistic assumptions concerning growth and profitability as published in last annual report
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People walk past a Wumei convenience store, part of the Wumart Stores retail company, in Beijing, Thursday, May 31, 2018. China's supreme court has thrown out the fraud conviction of a retail tycoon in an unusual gesture of official leniency toward entrepreneurs amid a string of high-profile detentions and prosecutions that has rattled the Chinese business world. Mark Schiefelbein AP Photo
The Pittsburgh Penguins barely had started their celebration for winning their second consecutive Stanley Cup championship before Las Vegas tabbed them as favorites to capture their franchise's sixth title in 2017-18. The Penguins became the NHL's first repeat champions in 19 years on Sunday when they posted a 2-0 victory over the Nashville Predators in Game Six of the Stanley Cup Final.
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April 13 Medicenna Therapeutics Corp:
* Medicenna treats first patient in phase 2b recurrent glioblastoma trial
* Medicenna Therapeutics Corp - patient enrolment is expected to be completed before end of 2017
* Medicenna Therapeutics Corp - top-line results anticipated in first half of 2018
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In 1982, two men arrived at a house near Janssen Place in Kansas City to shovel snow and found a baby girl abandoned on the back doorstep. Thirty-six years later, one of the men, Bob Hopkins, is on a mission to find out what happened to her.
The meeting between President Muhammadu Buhari and the minister of state for petroleum, Ibeh Kachikwu, has ended.
The meeting started past 11 a.m. Friday.
The two men were expected to discuss the minister's memo to the president accusing the head of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, Maikanti Baru, of corruption.
Mr. Kachikwu declined to speak to journalists after the closed-door meeting at the presidential villa.
The minister emerged from the meeting at about 12:45 p.m.
Asked by several journalists what they discussed, Mr. Kachikwu simply said "no comment" before hurrying out.
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Rugby fans were not happy with the quality of the TV picture during the Wales v Scotland Six Nations clash.
Dozens took to social media to complain about the "abysmal" picture quality on BBC One .
Millions tuned in to see the first game of the Six Nations but some said they ended up with "absolutely shocking" quality.
One user even said that the motion made them feel "sick".
Some viewers said the bad picture quality affected BBC One Wales and all other BBC One channels.
A BBC spokesman said: “There was a temporary technical issue which may have affected picture quality for some viewers at the start of the match. It was resolved as quickly as possible.”
Wales' astonishing victory at the Principality Stadium kicked off at 2.15pm on Saturday.
Stoke are set to announce the signing of Paris Saint-Germain attacker Jese Rodriguez, and are offloading Joselu to Newcastle for £5m.
Jese is having a medical at Stoke's training ground this morning and is joining on loan for the season in a huge coup for manager Mark Hughes.
The 24-year-old almost signed for Middlesbrough last season but has snubbed interest from clubs in Serie A to fulfil his wish to play in the Premier League.
Hughes has been searching for firepower after the departure of Marko Arnautovic to West Ham United and believes Jese will be a decent addition to his squad. Jese signed for PSG from Real Madrid in a deal worth £22.5million last year but endured a difficult campaign, scoring only one goal in Ligue 1.
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Boojum is set to open its latest outlet in the capital today, and they're giving away free burritos to mark the occasion.
The ribbon is set to be cut on the new city centre outlet on Thomas Street at 11:30am, and there'll be free 3D t-shirts and retro glasses for those who get down early too.
All you have to do to get in on the action is be one of the first 200 people in store, and the free burrito is yours.
The company has been operating in Ireland for ten years and its new store will bring to nine the number of outlets it has in Dublin.
We here at Dublin Live certainly can't wait for the latest addition to the capital.
Based on predictions of overnight freezing weather this week, the South Snohomish County Emergency Shelter will be open every day through Wednesday, Jan. 4.
The shelter network is open to families, women and men. Evening and morning meals will be provided. Those in need of overnight sheltering should meet at Lynnwood City Hall – 19100 44th Ave. W., Lynnwood no later than 7 p.m. Individuals will be shuttled to a local shelter. A second meeting location is the Trader Joe’s parking lot on Highway 99 and 196th Street Southwest; individuals should arrive no later than 7:05 p.m.
For more information, contact Program Administrator Mark Waldin at 425-419-7938 or visit the We All Belong website.
The APTET 2018 Results have been declared. The results are available on the official website.
The exams were held from February 21 to March 3 2018. The Final Answer Keys of the APTET 2018 examination has already been released by the Commissioner of School Education, CSE Andhra Pradesh. Earlier, the AP TET results were to be declared on March 16, 2018 but the board decided to release the results on March 19, 2018 as the education minister was not available on March 16th.
Along with the AP TET 2018 results AP TET Rank Card or AP TET Marks sheet will also be released today. The results would be available on aptet.apcfss.in.
How to download APTET 2018 results:
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Gulfport High School will be hosting the Class 6A South State Powerlifting Championships beginning 11 a.m. Saturday at Bert Jenkins Gymnasium.
WEST POINT, N.Y. (AP) — Simone Askew is making history as the first black woman to lead the Long Grey Line at the U.S. Military Academy.
The 20-year-old international history major from Fairfax, Virginia, assumed duties Monday as first captain of the 4,400-member Corps of Cadets. That’s the highest position in the cadet chain of command at West Point.
After a 12-mile march Monday morning with 1,200 new cadets she led in basic training, Askew said it’s humbling but exciting to step into a new opportunity to lead the corps to greatness along with her team.
Her advice to other young women aspiring to leadership roles is to seek mentorship and make themselves “vessels to be poured into.”
Pat Locke, one of two black women in the first class of women to graduate from West Point in 1980, says Askew is a terrific role model.
Pam Askew adds that her daughter is a natural leader.
"The things that I remember about being little in Children of God, a lot of women were just called nannies and they collectively took care of the children," she shares. "I recall my father more than I recall my mother during that period. I do remember a lot of different hands and a lot of different legs."
While she admits it was nice having so many people around to take care of her, it put a lot of distance between her and her mom throughout her life. "Not really attaching to one person and being confused as to who or if there was one person that I was supposed to attach to," she reveals.
Even if the experience was complicated for her, reliving it brings her a little closer to her late father who was very happy in that environment. "I think Italy was his favorite part of life," she recalls.
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Eric Thames is on a long-ball binge while James Paxton looks unhittable.
We round up a great weekend of action, and talk Thames and Paxton and if he is a legit Top 20 starting pitcher? Plus there's so much more from the weekend including Cesar Hernandez, Eugenio Suarez, Ervin Santana and Michael Pineda.
Here are other questions were answering on this edition of the Fantasy Baseball Today Podcast:
Is it time to drop Devon Travis or will you regret that?
A look at the Most Added players in CBSSports.com leagues
Who is next in line for saves in Washington?
A number of starting pitchers you should consider adding
Any interest in Mitch Moreland, Avisail Garcia or Eugenio Suarez?
Your emails at fantasybaseball@cbsi.com
The Lexington County Fire Department won the truck pull for little Jacob who is currently fighting Leukemia. (Source: WISTV)
27 teams competed in the fourth annual Curing Kids Cancer Fire Truck Pull at the Columbia Fire Department headquarters on Laurel Street Saturday.
The event was an effort to raise money to help fund research to fight pediatric cancer. Each team had to see who could pull a 55,000 lb. Fire Truck 50 feet across the finish line the fastest.
WIS Sunrise anchor Mary King emceed the event.
Saturday's winner was "Jacob's Team" from the Lexington County Fire Dept. who pulled it in 21.38 seconds. Jacob is a 10-year-old who goes to Carolina Springs Elementary and is currently fighting Leukemia.
All proceeds will benefit the Gamecocks Curing Kids Cancer $1.2 Million Endowment to the Cancer & Blood Disorders Clinic at Palmetto Richland Children's Hospital.
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There can never be a foolproof recipe for a succesful marriage. You might have been handed down a lot of conventional wisdom about what makes a marriage tick, such as 'Have a kid, it'll fix everything' or 'Don't argue with your partner, ever'. Experts say that it's time such marriage myths are debunked and couples get real about how they can possibly build a lasting partnership. Here are some myths you must avoid at all costs:
While we’re talking local elected leadership – we should also note that the Seattle Public Schools Board of Directors rep for West Seattle/South Park, Leslie Harris, has just been elected board president. She is beginning her third year on the board. Her next community-conversation meeting, by the way, is 3-5 pm Saturday, December 23rd, at Delridge Library; that and her January and February meeting are listed here along with her contact info.
March 19 (Reuters) - ALTRAN TECHNOLOGIES SA:
* ALTRAN AND NOS SGPS PARTNERS IN NETWORK ANALYTICS SOLUTIONS
* PARTNERSHIP TO CO-DEVELOP VALUE EXTRACTED FROM NETWORK AND MACHINE DATA AND UNDERSTANDING HOW SERVICES ARE PERCEIVED BY END-USERS Source text: bit.ly/2poNiOa Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
Hutchinson City Council will consider changing its formula for determining how many parking spots are required for a hospital Tuesday.
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At an event populated by pro and sponsored riders you’re going to find a few bits of interesting tech. Head over to the continent, and you’ll also find that the brands that people are riding are just a little bit different. Here’s our gallery of the Euro Style enduro kit we spotted on our trip to the Enduro Jura By Julbo.
Inevitably, there were some mechanical issues to be addressed.
There were plenty of style points to be earned too.
We’ll be bringing you a few bike checks with some of the pros shortly. Watch this space.
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Julbo and their UK distributor Lyon Outdoor paid for travel, accommodation and entry costs for this trip.
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Michael Copen, left, a computer network technician for West Virginia
National Guard Joint Force Headquarters, discusses the Joint Incident Site Communication
Capability kit with U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Trevor Whittington, standing,
a system administrator for the 167th Airlift Wing. JFHQ-WV signed over the JISCC
to the 167th Communications Flight in December. The satellite-based communication
system provides internet, telephone and radio capabilities during emergency events
where normal communications may be disabled.
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Costco is offering a special event for members of the military and their families next week.The Costco Military Hour event is being held on Saturday, March 24 at 8 a.m. at 117 warehouse stores across the country.It is for both veterans and current active-duty members of the military, in addition to family members.The event will include free food, product demos and a swag bag for the first 100 attendees.While the stores are open to non-members, only members can purchase items from the store. A special military membership is also being offered.Attending the event requires a military ID or a confirmation of advance registration.You can find a local store and more information about the event here.
April 13East Money Information Co Ltd :
* Says it plans to pay cash 0.4 yuan per 10 shares and use additional paid-in capital to distribute 2 new shares for every 10 shares, as FY 2016 dividend payment
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KNOXVILLE (WATE) – Knoxville Opera’s annual Rossini Festival International Street Fair, now in it’s 16th year, has been designated a “legacy event” by Knoxville Mayor Madeline Rogero and serves as a celebration of the performing arts.
This year’s festival is April 22 from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Gay Street and Market Square in downtown Knoxville. The multi-cultural music and dance performances will feature 800 entertainers and over 100 food, beverage and artisan exhibits with hand-crafted works.
The free festival includes 11 consecutive hours of live entertainment on five outdoor stages, including opera, jazz, ethnic music, gospel, modern and ethnic dance, ballet, vocal and instrumental ensembles. There is a YMCA FunZone for kids and over 100 prominent artisans.
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The wreck is at the intersection of Highway 82 and New River Church Road. (Source: Heather Moore)
The Tift County Sheriff's Office and Georgia State Patrol are on scene of a wreck on Highway 82.
It's at the intersection of Highway 82 and New River Church Road.
David Haire, Public Information Officer with TCSO, said 911 got the call about the wreck around 8 p.m. Sunday.
This is a developing story and we are working to find out more information. This story will be updated.
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Rome, December 11 - President Sergio Mattarella expressed thanks to the Civil Protection Department on Monday as he awarded it Italy's gold medal for civic valor in relation to its efforts for a recent string of devastating earthquakes in central Italy. "The country is grateful. Thank you for what you do," the head of State said. The series of quakes started with one in August 2016 that claimed around 300 lives.
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InsurTech Quantemplate has received £2.5mn ($3.3mn) of capital from new investor Columbia Lake Partners and named a CEO.
The five-year-old company said the Columbia Lake funding is in addition to unspecified new financial commitments from original investors, which include Route 66 Ventures, Anthemis, TransAmerica Ventures and Allianz.
Quantemplate has received £10 million of financing in total since its founding five years ago.
The technology company provides machine learning tools to (re)insurers.
It said revenues have risen fivefold in the last...
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How the Vineyard started, grew
The Vineyard began in 2005 after the death of the Rev. Jim Conroy, a priest with whom Sister Ludmilla Benda had worked with for 20 years at Our Lady of the River parish in LeClaire and at St. Anthony's in Davenport.
While at St. Anthony's, Conroy started the McAnthony's Window, a daily food ministry, and gave out food baskets at Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter.
In his will, Conroy left Benda about $35,000. Benda decided to use the money to feed the hungry, beginning on a sidewalk across from the Scott County Courthouse with food she had made at her home.
Then she started getting donations, which she hadn't anticipated. A ministry she thought might last a year, at the most, just kept on going.
In 2006, she moved into the current building on Pershing Avenue, owned by Tom Roederer, who donates its use. Utilities, snow removal and weekly servicing of the outdoor portable toilet are paid out of donations.
More than a dozen schools participated in the fair.
Charlottesville Area Independent Schools held an admissions fair at the Jefferson School City Center earlier Saturday morning, Feb. 3. More than a dozen schools were in attendance.
During the free event, parents spoke one-on-one with representatives of private schools, allowing families to explore independent education options from preschool through high school.
“We know that it can be expensive to pursue an independent education, but each one of the schools offer some sort of scholarship assistance, and we all work to make an independent education as accessible as possible for families in our community,” said ElizaBeth McCay, the Head of Free Union Country School.
Learning mechanisms of the attending schools varied; some provided traditional approaches to learning while others weaved religious foundations into their curriculum.
TOKYO/SAN FRANCISCO Japan's Toshiba Corp (6502.T) has narrowed down the field of bidders for its chip unit to four suitors including Broadcom Ltd (AVGO.O) and Western Digital Corp (WDC.O), two sources with knowledge of the matter said.
South Korea's SK Hynix Inc (000660.KS) and Taiwan's Foxconn (2317.TW) are the other bidders, they said, adding that Broadcom has partnered with U.S. private equity firm Silver Lake Partners LP.
The sources declined to be identified as they were not authorised to speak on the matter publicly.
There were about 10 bidders in the first round of offers, sources have said previously.
Toshiba has said it needs to sell most or all of the prized business to cover charges related to U.S. nuclear unit Westinghouse Electric that threaten the Japanese conglomerate's future.
(Reporting by Taro Fuse in TOKYO and Liana B. Baker in SAN FRANCISCO; Writing by Tim Kelly; Editing by Edwina Gibbs)
Monroeville, PA (WKBN)-The Kennedy Catholic boys are heading to their third-straight state championship after the Golden Eagles topped Bishop Carroll Monday night 77-30.
KC went on a 12-0 run in the first quarter, then a 31-0 run in the third to pace the way for the win.
It is the Golden Eagles 14th-straight state tournament win and was their fourth-straight trip to the Western Final.
Junior Maceo Austin led the way with 24 points while Mattia Acunzo notched 19 and Oscar Tshiebwe had 16.
KC advances to the state championship game Thursday afternoon at 2PM in Hershey at the Giant Center where they will face Lourdes Regional.
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Music for a cause—that’s what you get when you gather eight of Milwaukee’s best musicians in one place to cover a seminal record by a music legend. The concept is simple, “Nod to Bob: Blonde On Blonde Revisited” sees Milwaukee artists cover Bob Dylan’s Blonde On Blonde in its entirety in the name of charity. Proceeds from the night will benefit the Alzheimer’s Association of Southeastern Wisconsin. A $7 cover gets you a night of Dylan performed by: Alex Ballard & Sugarfoot, The Blinding Lights, Matt Davies (Thriftones), John Sieger, Jack Juraska, Peter Roller, Chrissy Dzioba (WhiskeyBelles) and Devil Met Contention. Donations welcome.
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Shirley Devane Hartley passed away on Friday, Feb. 10 in Tallahassee, Fl., at the age of 69, after suffering from an extended illness.
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* On 7 april, co received a letter from ian alexander anton requisitioning a general meeting of company's shareholders
* Hornby - requisition requires co to call general meeting for purposes of considering ordinary resolutions to remove Roger Timothy Canham from office as a director of company with immediate effect
* And to appoint Ian Alexander Anton as a director of company with immediate effect
* Board also intends to hold such general meeting on a date not more than 28 days after date of notice convening such general meeting
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One of the 36 SolarBee units that were deployed on Jordan Lake. The stirring machines were found to be ineffective in clearing the lake of algae blooms. Chuck Liddy 2014 NEWS & OBSERVER FILE PHOTO
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has said the football transfer window should close before the new season commences.
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Provincial Minister for Higher Education Syed Raza Ali Gillani chaired syndicate meeting of Ghazi University Dera Ghazi Khan through video link.
This was second meeting of the syndicate which approved administrative, academic, fiscal and developmental steps taken by Prof. Dr. Qaiser Mushtaq, Vice Chancellor and praised improvement and uplift in every sector of the university under his leadership.
The members termed these achievements significant for the newly developed university of the Southern Punjab. The members approved selection board and selection committees and recommendations of these bodies during recently held meetings. A committee was formulated to review rules and regulations of the University besides approval of two experts in each faculty board. The syndicate also approved membership of MPA Sardar Jamal Khan Laghari in University Finance and Planning Committee.
NEW YORK (AP) — Small businesses created fewer jobs during May, joining larger companies in a slowdown that may be due to a lack of qualified candidates.
Payroll company ADP said Wednesday it counted 38,000 new jobs at its customers with 49 or fewer employees. That's down from an average of nearly 59,000 in the first four months of this year.
ADP's tally of new jobs at companies of all sizes fell to 178,000 from a four-month average of nearly 229,000.
Some companies have said in surveys they want to hire but struggle to find candidates with the right skills. A survey released Wednesday by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and MetLife showed that 32 percent of the 1,002 small business owners questioned between late March and late April expect to hire.
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In a separate survey taken in early April by Wells Fargo and Gallup, 43 percent of the 603 owners questioned want to hire.
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A major gas leak at the University of Southern California prompted a partial closure of the school Monday morning as fire officials worked to fix the problem.The gas leak was reported at about 7:30 a.m. at the main campus in the area of McClintock Avenue, between Childs and Downey ways. Gate 6 was closed to vehicles and pedestrians until further notice.Chris Gilbride, a spokesperson for Southern California Gas Company, said an excavation damaged a two-inch plastic natural gas service line, which resulted in the leak.Gilbride said the leak was under control shortly before 9 a.m. but repairs continued.USC officials urged the public to stay away from the area.
Toronto Police say they’re looking for a suspect after two 11-year-old girls were allegedly sexually assaulted in a downtown convenience store.
The two girls were in the store near Spadina Avenue and Bloor Street West last Friday afternoon and it’s alleged they were approached by a man who sexually assaulted both of them.
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Police say they’re seeking the public’s help in identifying the suspect and have released security camera images.
The man is described as 30 years old, clean-shaven, with short brown hair.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-1400, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477).
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New Waterford, N.S., residents are being questioned after multiple shots were fired at a nearby home.
Cape Breton Regional Police say the homeowner arrived home to find nearly a dozen holes in her front window at her residence on King Street.
Detectives were seen in the area Wednesday afternoon talking with people and looking for any evidence.
“It's a serious concern and important investigation. Right now we are speaking with residents in the neighbourhood to try and determine who may have seen or heard anything that night in question. The only thing we have at this point is the home owners account of when she returned home and discovered the holes in her window,” says Desiree Vassallo of Cape Breton Regional Police.
Police believe there is no general threat to public safety.
Their day will start at 3:50 p.m. in a public workshop on the budgeting process and a framework for future cuts. That workshop will take place in the Rocky Point Room of the Educational Services Center, 1000 W. Eighth St. Members of the school board who are part of the Campbell County Community Public Recreation District also will convene at 5 p.m. Tuesday in a special meeting that's open to the public.
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The Serbian called time on his Chelsea career this summer and completed a surprise £40million switch to Old Trafford.
Jose Mourinho had been looking for a midfielder and Matic was keen on a reunion with the Portuguese boss.
However, Matic's move to United still raised a few eyebrows with Chelsea agreeing to sell to one of their title rivals, strengthening the Red Devils and improving a position they struggled with last term.
Matic earned plenty of praise for his display in United's 4-0 win over West Ham yesterday as fellow debutant Romelu Lukaku scored twice - and former Arsenal defender Keown is a big fan of the 29-year-old.
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LONDON (Reuters) - An Iranian Revolutionary Guards commander said on Wednesday that Tehran will block oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz in the Gulf if the United States bans Iranian oil sales.
“If they want to stop Iranian oil exports, we will not allow any oil shipment to pass through the Strait of Hormuz,” Ismail Kowsari was quoted as saying by the Young Journalists Club (YJC) website.
The Army released its report to Congress on how it acquired miles of Columbia River shoreline this month, three months late. Advocates for returning control to local government call the report incomplete. File Tri-City Herald
UPPER MARLBORO, Md. (AP) — A former Maryland police officer has been sentenced to six months in jail for lying about being at work when she was at home or on vacation cruises.
The Washington Post reports that Jennifer Simms is expected to report to jail on Friday.
Prosecutors say Simms was paid about $270,000 for work she did not do by the city of College Park and the Prince George’s County Police Department.
Simms entered an Alford plea in response to theft charges. In an Alford plea, a person doesn’t admit guilt but acknowledges there is enough evidence for a likely conviction.
Simms’ husband, Harold Simms, is a former police officer facing similar charges and awaiting trial.
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Leading food company Alliance Group has dispatched its first major shipment of product in vacuum skin tray packaging to Hong Kong, following a successful trial.
Skin packaging is technology that hermetically seals right to the edge of the meat cut, extending its chilled shelf life for up to 11 weeks, retaining colour and optimising meat tenderness.
The product, including cutlets, saddle chops and chump steaks, will be jointly marketed under Alliance Group's Pure South and the Angliss Hong Kong brands and sold in supermarkets, including those owned by the Aeon Stores Group.
Alliance Group marketing general manager Peter Russell said the shipment was believed to be the first New Zealand red meat packed at origin to be supplied in skin packs in Hong Kong.
``This trial and shipment demonstrate the co-operative's commitment to investing in providing a more sophisticated offering for our customers and capturing more value for farmer shareholders.''
Three Edmonton men were arrested in Cold Lake in relation to drug trafficking charges on Mar. 28.
Crack cocaine, trafficking paraphernalia and over $10,000 in cash was seized by police after a search warrant was executed at a Cold Lake residence.
Ali Khalid, 23, Hassan Salad, 21, and Hassan Shakib, 24, were all charged with the possession of cocaine for trafficking and possession of proceeds of crime over $5,000.
THE VIEWS of residents could influence the way in which taxi licensing works across a town.
Havant Borough Council has produced a new draft taxi licensing policy which is pioneering the use of new technology in taxi services.
Councillor Lance Quantrill, scrutiny lead for the marketing scrutiny panel, said: ‘Our taxi licensing policy has been running for a number of years and the time has come for it to be brought into the 21st century.
‘The policy has now been redrafted and our hope is for it to be relevant and understandable for users.’
Documents about the policy can be found at havant.gov.uk/current-consultations. Comments on the policy are welcome until Monday, September 4.
Photographs have emerged of former Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, Group Managing Director, Muhammad Sanusi Barkindo and family visiting President Buhari at Abuja House, London.
The photographs were shared by Buhari’s Personal Assistant on New Media, Bashir Ahmad on his twitter handle.
In the photograph, Bakindo, who is now the Secretary General of OPEC, could be seen alongside his children exchanging hand shake with Buhari.
“Muhammad Sanusi Barkindo the Secretary General of the OPEC and his family visit President Muhammadu Buhari,” he wrote.
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POLICE on the holiday island of Gran Canaria have arrested an alleged ISIS terrorist they say was ready to carry out a violent attack. The 33-year-old illegal Moroccan immigrant was held after what authorities have described as a "significant increase in his level of radicalisation in a short space of time."
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BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) - An illegal immigrant from Mexico is picked up in Greenbrier County. Victor Guevara-De La Paz, 35, pleaded guilty to illegally re-entering the United States in federal court on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017.
Guevara-De La Paz was living in Lewisburg, WV when he was pulled over on May 24, 2017. He was identified through fingerprints and agents of the Department of Homeland Security discovered he had been removed from the United State twice before. On both of those occasions he had illegally returned to the U.S. and has not formally applied for permission to legally be in the country.
Guevara-De La Paz faces up to two years in federal prison for the crime. He is also subject to removal proceedings at the conclusion of the case. His sentencing is scheduled to be sentenced on Jan. 24, 2018.
Asmara — Tour Eritrea 2017 in which national teams from Eritrea, Rwanda, Sudan, Kenya and the Republic of South Africa as well as Eri-Tel, Sembel, Asbeco, Baike-Aid, Amore-Vita and Global local teams are taking part kicked off on 15 April with the 1.2 category classic race "Fenkil Challenge" from Foro to Ghinda and "Massawa. The winner of the 'Fenkil Challenge" was Peyer Paulo from Amore-Vita and members of the Eritrean National Cycling team, Zemenfes Solomon and Mehari Tesfatsion stood 2nd and 3rd respectively.
The second day race "Massawa Circuit" which covered 121.2 was conducted on 16 April in the port city of Massawa. Simon Musie. member of Eritrean cycling national team stood first while Meron Teshome from Bike-Aid and Meron Abraham from the Eritrean national team stood second and third respectively.
In the over all classification the Eritrean national team is leading the race.
Tour Eritrea 2017 will be underway until 23 April under the theme "Tour of Friendship and Competence."
Jakarta: President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo will hold a final assessment meeting to pick the new State Logistics Agency (Bulog) president director.
"We will hold the meeting in the near future," said State Secretary Minister Pratikno in the Presidential Palace Complex on Tuesday morning.
Budi Waseso reportedly will become the new Bulog leader. The retired police general previously served as the National Narcotics Agency (BNN) head."We have yet to make decision. We have yet to hold the meeting," the minister clarified.The current Bulog president director Djarot Kusumayakti has led the state-owned food logistics company since 2015. The former Bank Rakyat Indonesia banker has implemented various food security policies during his reign.(WAH)
DOUGLAS COUNTY -Law enforcement authorities in Douglas County are investigating a pedestrian accident that sent a woman to the hospital.
Just before 8a.m. Wednesday, police were dispatched to the 1800 Block of Louisiana Street in Lawrence for report of a woman hit by a truck, according to a media release.
The 22-year-old victim was flown to a regional trauma center for treatment of serious injuries, according to police.
The investigation indicates a 20-year-old female driver was southbound on Louisiana Street and hit the woman who was crossing westbound.
Alcohol is believed to be a contributing factor, according to police.
The Teachers' Union announced Monday evening that it was canceling the strike in about 110 high schools that had been planned for Tuesday.
The announcement came in light of a new salary agreement that was signed.
Two cars crashed in a Wausau neighborhood Monday evening.
Several emergency vehicles responded to South 10th and McIntosh Streets about 7:30 p.m.
An officer on the scene said a driver failed to stop at the intersection, hitting another car. The car that was hit rolled over completely.
Only minor injuries were reported. The people who were hurt were treated on the scene, said authorities.
The male driver who ran the stop sign was issued a citation.
No other details were released.
Fulton County Police are on the scene of a fatal car accident that has all lanes blocked on Fulton Industrial Boulevard.
Police say a passenger vehicle collided with a tractor trailer around 9:30 pm at the intersection of Alderage Boulevard.
Both vehicles became engulfed in flames.
The driver of the passenger vehicle was entrapped in the vehicle and has been pronounced dead.
The investigation is ongoing.
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A person has died following a bulldozer crash on Makara Road in Wellington today.
The bulldozer is reported to have rolled around 80 metres down a bank at around 11.45am.
WorkSafe have been notified, along with Police's Serious Crash Unit (SCU).
Evidence against Navy man accused of killing four in Coronado bridge crash still being evaluated by judge
Dec 12 (Reuters) - G-bits Network Technology Xiamen Co Ltd :
* SAYS IT PLANS TO BOOST NETWORK TECHNOLOGY UNIT'S CAPITAL BY 400 MILLION YUAN ($60.42 million) TO 600 MILLION YUAN Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2jzX1lZ Further company coverage: ($1 = 6.6208 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
PORTLAND, Ore. – The annual Waterfront Blues Festival kicks off on July Fourth in Portland.
The festival runs July 4-7 at Tom McCall Waterfront Park.
Day passes are $15 in advance and $20 at the gate. Four-day festival passes run between $40 for regular admission and $1,250 for VIP passes.
The festival starts Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. with local and national artists, including Curtis Salgado, Beth Hart, and Dirty Revival.
Headliners include Robert Randolph and the Family Band, The Revivalists, The Mavericks, and George Thorogood & The Destroyers.
For the full lineup, click here.
The festival began in 1987 as the Rose City Blues Festival. The name changed in 1991 and it's raised more than $10 million for the Oregon Food Bank over the course of its 30-year history.
Attendees are encouraged to take public transportation.
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Samaritan Counseling Center of East Texas is now offering counseling services for individuals, couples and families at the Christus Trinity Mother Frances Clinic in Jacksonville located at 2026 S. Jackson Street. Counseling is available for people seeking help with issues such as anxiety, depression, parenting, relationships and loss or grief.
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When it comes to Rube Goldberg machines, if you have to ask why, you’ll probably never understand the joy of building impossibly complex machines to accomplish the simplest of tasks. Need a piece of tape? This machine takes almost five minutes to do nothing but dispense a sticky strip.
And that’s assuming all the mechanisms—made from cardboard toilet paper tubes, popsicle sticks, dominoes, and even red Solo cups—work perfectly all the way through. DaksDominos’ tape-dispensing Rube Goldberg masterpiece apparently failed the first 187 times he tried to capture the elaborate chain reaction on video. Does 188 attempts seem worth the effort? Have you ever tried to find the start of a fresh roll of tape? It can be maddening. I’d gladly use this machine instead.
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First cargo train to London
China on Sunday launched its first freight train to London, the China Railway Corp said.
Departing from Yiwu West Railway Station in East China's Zhejiang Province, the train will travel for about 18 days and cover more than 12,000 kilometers before reaching its destination in the UK.
Yiwu is known for producing small commodities, and the train mainly carried such goods, including household items, garments, cloth, bags and suitcases.
London is the 15th city in Europe to get cargo train service from China.
The Choir of King's College, Cambridge, will perform works by Praetorius, Poulenc, Bach and Messiaen, among others, as well as Christmas carols, at the Athens Concert Hall on Wednesday, December 13, starting at 8.30 p.m. The world-renowned choir is conducted by Stephen Cleobury, with Henry Websdale and Donal McCann on the church organ. The remaining tickets range from 22-50 euros.
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PORTSMOUTH, Va. – A police situation is currently underway in the 500 block of Lake Shores Drive Wednesday.
The intersections of Lake Shores Drive at Mt. Pleasant Drive and Lake Shores Lane at Potomac Avenue are blocked off while police investigate.
You are asked to avoid the area until further notice.
There is no further information.
This is a developing story.
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Judge overturns conviction of man accused of killing son
MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — A Montana judge has overturned the conviction of a man sentenced to 40 years in prison for his 3-month-old son's 2008 death.
Prosecutors said the boy, Gabriel, must have died due to Shaken Baby Syndrome. The Montana Innocence Project took up Robert "Dave" Wilkes' case in 2012 and found no signs of abuse and medical experts who determined other possible causes of death.
The Innocence Project also found that Wilkes' trial attorney never mentioned that the medical examiner had listed Gabriel's cause of death as undetermined.
District Judge James Haynes said in his order Thursday that Wilkes' trial attorney had been ineffective.
Prosecutors can now appeal the order, re-try Wilkes or dismiss the case.
Wilkes said in a statement that he's been waiting, hoping and praying for this moment for many years.
WASHINGTON — Bills to block or roll back federal regulations, initially conceived by Republicans as a check on President Obama’s power, are high on the agenda when the House returns to Washington this week and the changes could become reality shortly after the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump.
A NSW police officer said do what you like when her colleague asked if he could film them having sex together, a Sydney court has been told.
Giving evidence in the Downing Centre Local Court on Tuesday, Timothy Michael Patterson said the woman had consented to him filming them having sex at a Sydney hotel in July 2017 but she didn't know he was posting the videos to a Snapchat group called "No Snitches".
Patterson, 28, has pleaded not guilty to three counts of filming the woman in a private act without her consent for the purposes of sexual gratification and of using a carriage service to menace, harass or offend.
April 3 Sinopipe Holdings Ltd
* Proposed Disposal Of Shares And Equity Interests By Sinopipe, Best Connect, Eagle Super And One Sea
* Co together with its units, entered into a sale and purchase agreement on 31 March 2017
* Consideration for proposed disposal shall be rmb10 million
* Deal with fujian yatong construction material limited
* Principal subsidiary of company, fujian atontech, has to pursue options to continue as a going concern
* Proceeds of proposed disposal of rmb10 million shall be used to settle outstanding professional fees for proposed disposal
* Net loss accruing to company from proposed disposal as at 31 december 2016 is approximately rmb95.6 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Arsene Wenger has confirmed Henrikh Mkhitaryan is in line to make his first start for Arsenal in their Premier League game against Everton on Saturday but club-record signing Pierre Emerick Aubameyang is a doubt because of illness.
Aubameyang joined the Gunners from Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday but has had a fever this week, Wenger told a news conference.
“Certainly Mkhitaryan will start. Aubameyang I have to assess how he feels,” the Arsenal boss said.
Jack Wilshere will also be assessed after missing Tuesday’s loss at Swansea with an illness.
MOSCOW — A Moscow court has upheld a 20-day jail term for opposition leader Alexei Navalny while police have searched his Moscow headquarters ahead of planned protests.
Navalny was handed the sentence Monday for calling for last week's unsanctioned protest in Nizhny Novgorod. He appealed the verdict to the Moscow City Court, which upheld it Friday.
Navalny has declared his intention to run for president in the March 2018 election, even though a criminal conviction he calls politically motivated bars him from running.
The 41-year old anti-corruption crusader has organized several waves of protests this year, and another series of such demonstrations is set in nearly 80 Russian cities for Saturday, when President Vladimir Putin turns 65.
NEW YORK — Liberty Island has been evacuated because of a climber at the Statue of Liberty.
A person climbed the statue’s base on the Fourth of July shortly after several people were arrested after hanging a banner from the statue’s pedestal calling for abolishing Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
News helicopter video showed the climber sitting Wednesday by the bottom of the statue’s robes, about 100 feet (30 metres) aboveground. Police nearby tried to persuade the climber to descend.
Earlier, National Park Service spokesman Jerry Willis said at least six people were taken into custody for the banner, which read “Abolish I.C.E.,” referring to part of the Department of Homeland Security.
Willis says federal regulations prohibit hanging banners from the monument.
Banner organizing group Rise and Resist says the climber isn’t connected to its demonstration.
The Healing Hearts Ranch float in Wednesday's Fourth of July parade in Tumwater. Tony Overman toverman@theolympian.com
Ichiro Suzuki received a rousing ovation Monday for his first at-bat in Safeco Field as a member of the 3,000-hit club.
The Japanese star spent his first 11 1/2 American seasons with Seattle, getting 2,533 hits before heading to the New York Yankees and Miami Marlins.
He batted ninth for Miami on Monday in his first appearance at Safeco since June 12, 2014, when he was with the Yankees.
With the Mariners leading 3-0, Suzuki grounded out to second to end the third inning.
The 43-year-old got his 3,000th career hit last season, and the Mariners had a pregame video tribute for him on the scoreboard, followed by an introduction at home plate with several former Seattle teammates. Suzuki also had 1,278 hits in nine seasons in Japan.
Suzuki entered with one hit in 12 at-bats this season.
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SHERIDAN — The Sheridan County Historical Society and Museum will celebrate the holiday season with a two-day open house Dec. 16 and 17.
The doors will open at 9 a.m. with free admission and a 10 percent discount on merchandise in the Museum Shop. Light refreshments will be on hand, and activities and events are planned for both days.
Saturday, the museum will offer Tidbit Saturday at 10 a.m. and an ugly sweater contest at 2 p.m.
Sunday, a flute quartet, Flutes of Christmas, will perform at 1 p.m. with local musician Terry Garretson performing at 2 p.m.
For more information, call 307-675-1150. The Sheridan County Museum is located at 850 Sibley Circle.
Refugees in Utah who fled from a nation that deployed police as a strong-arm of the regime have a reasonable distrust for law enforcement, say members of the Refugee Justice League. And they might also not comprehend their own rights to refuse an officer inside their homes without a warrant, or their right to silence when questioned by police.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Jb Hi-fi Ltd-
* Fy profit from ordinary activities after tax up 13.26% to $172.4 million
* Fy ‍revenue from ordinary activities up 42.32% to $5,628 million​
* Announces final dividend 46.0 cents per security
* ‍In fy2018, group expects to open 5 new jb hi-fi stores​
* ‍In fy2018 total sales to be circa $6.8 bln​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
March 31 Village Farms International Inc
* Village Farms announces year end 2016 results
* Village Farms International - sales for 3 months ended Dec 31, 2016 increased by $2,187, or 6%, to $37,308 from $35,121 for 3 months ended Dec 31, 2015
* Village Farms International Inc - net income for 3 months ended Dec 31, 2016 decreased by $2,033 to $453 from $2,486 for 3 months ended Dec 31, 2015 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Katie Couric investigates the division surrounding Confederate monuments, and looks into the arguments which have led to protests and violent clashes.
Alice Gertrude Tibbetts, 102, Maryville, died Tuesday, January 30, 2018, at Parkdale Manor, Maryville.
Funeral service will be at 11 am, Saturday, February 3 at the Price Funeral Home, Maryville. Burial will follow at Hopkins Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11 am before the funeral.
Memorials may be made to Laura Street Baptist Church.
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North Korea did not respond this month to requests from senior Chinese diplomats, including the country's foreign minister, to meet North Korean counterparts, amid rising tension with the US, Bloomberg reported on Monday.
Citing unidentified sources, the report said China's special envoy for the North Korea nuclear issue, Wu Dawei, was the other official whose requests for meetings went unanswered.
China's Foreign Ministry did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the report.
Last week, the ministry twice said it had no information to provide on whether Wu would be going to North Korea.
Tension has risen as US President Donald Trump takes a hard rhetorical line with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, who has rebuffed admonitions from China and pursued nuclear and missile programs that Washington sees as a direct threat.
(Reporting by Beijing newsroom; Editing by Clarence Fernandez)
Washington Township, Pa. (WHTM) – Pennsylvania State Police confirm a woman was killed in an early morning fire in Franklin County.
It started just before 5:00 Tuesday morning along the 11,000 block of Airport Road in Washington Township.
Police have not released the name of the victim.
A firefighter was also taken to the hospital with burns to his neck. He has been released.
Neighbors say they saw the second floor engulfed in flames around 4:45 am.
No word on what started the fire.
The State Police Fire Marshal is investigating.
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A gas power plant will be built in a Sheffield suburb despite concerns about pollution.
Councillors granted Reliance Energy permission to develop a site off Orgreave Place in Handsworth at a meeting on Tuesday.
The site off Orgreave Place.
The firm said the plant would help ‘keep the lights on’ in the local area.
Some residents objected, raising concerns about the extra emissions it would generate. But councillors were told that their air quality expert was happy it would not breach national limits.
A similar plan for Orgreave Road was withdrawn.
An individual wearing a grey hoodie and a mask fled the scene on foot.
Prince Rupert RCMP officers are on the lookout for a male suspect after an armed robbery at the Bank of Montreal (BMO) on the corner of 2nd Avenue West and 3rd Street.
Sgt. Dave Uppal confirmed that the suspect left on foot at about 1:05 p.m. on Oct. 6 with an undisclosed amount of money. The RCMP ask for anyone who saw suspicious activity in the area before, during or after the robbery to come forward. The individual is described as wearing a grey hoodie and a mask.
“They don’t happen that often,” Uppal said of armed robberies in Prince Rupert. “The bank has a protocol that they follow. In this situation, we’re just lucky that nobody was hurt.”
More details to come.
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The United States Air Force Total Force Band performs in the 128th Rose Parade in Pasadena, Calif., Jan. 2, 2017. The USAF Total Force Band kicked off the Air Force 70th Birthday celebration playing several venues in Southern California culminating with their appearance in the 128th Rose Parade. The band is comprised of active duty and Air National Guard musicians from around the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Louis Briscese)
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#BreakingNews: Aamir Khan Productions' #SecretSuperstar will now release in Diwali 2017. Zee Studios presents. Directed by Advait Chandan.
NEW YORK (AP) — Blake Francis scored 15 points, AJ Sumbry had 10 points and 11 rebounds and Wagner cruised to a 79-61 victory over St. Francis (Brooklyn) on Saturday for its sixth straight win.
Wagner (17-6, 10-2) has a two-game lead over Mount St. Mary’s atop the Northeast Conference standings. St. Francis (10-14, 7-5) has lost two of its last three games.
JoJo Cooper added 14 points for the Seahawks, which outrebounded St. Francis 46-34. Romone Saunders had 12 points and Devin Liggeons chipped in 10.
Chauncey Hawkins scored 18 points to lead the Terriers. Glenn Sanabria added 12 points and Rasheem Dunn had 10.
Wagner had a double-digit lead midway through the first half and built a 33-22 halftime advantage. The Seahawks opened the second half with a 14-6 surge for a 21-point lead with 13 minutes left. Liggeons scored five points, and Cooper made a 3-pointer to cap the stretch.
The 2018-19 board of directors of the Southeastern Louisiana University Alumni Association includes, front row from left, Kristen Bell, Dickie Whitson, Beth Carney Ebberman, and Stephanie Stafford Kropog. In the second row are Chris Barcelona, Alicia Motichek Himber, Patrick Brazan, Heather Bush Seal, Heidi Rogers Kinchen, Past President Mayson Foster, Executive Director Michelle Biggs, Danny Wallette, Sonja Ragusa Newman, Troy Green and immediate past president Brad Stevens.
New York Islanders fans had to sit through watching the Pittsburgh Penguins win the Stanley Cup..again. While there may seem to be very little positives on the surface, if you dig a little deeper, Islander fans may actually be able to feel good about it.
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"Lizzie McGuire" showed normal teen problems. Disney Channel
Disney Channel saw a resurgence in popularity with its huge hit shows in the early 2000s.
From "Lizzie McGuire" to "That's so Raven," these beloved shows help launch the careers of teen actors like Hilary Duff and Raven-Symoné.
Before he was a blockbuster movie actor, Shia LaBeouf was the hilarious lead on "Even Stevens." And before she was selling out national tours, Selena Gomez played a wizard on Disney Channel.
How did these stars and more from the era fare?
Here's what some of your favorite Disney stars have been up to since their hit shows ended.
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9:45 am IST: ISRO attempts a new world record by launching 104 satellites in a single flight of PSLVC 37 from Sriharikota(Andhra Pradesh).
9:21 am IST: Thane (Maharashtra): Manoj Mhatre, a Congress leader in Bhiwandi-Nizampur Municipal Corporation shot dead last night by unidentified men.
9:15 am IST: Sirmaur (HP): Schoolchildren set a world record by flying 7,730 paper planes in 1 minute with messages to shun tobacco at Moginand.
DALLAS (AP) - Two Dallas police officers have been critically wounded in a shooting outside a hardware store.
The shooting happened about 4:30 p.m. Tuesday outside a Home Depot in northern Dallas.
The Dallas Police Department tweeted about the shooting, giving the conditions of the officers. But it did not immediately provide other details.
Dallas Police look for a suspect in the shooting of two police officers Tuesday afternoon April, 24,2018. Police are near ExtraSpace Storage, south of Home Depot. (Ron Baselice/The Dallas Morning News via AP)
The department tweeted that a civilian was also shot. That person's condition wasn't immediately known.
Aerial video showed police using a helicopter and trained dogs to search for a suspect in a wooded area next to the store parking lot.
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WEST ORANGE, NJ — Green Hill residents enjoyed a lunchtime visit from the Easter Bunny delivering candy from his Easter basket on April 16.
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Rome, July 4 - Southern Italy will be hit by a wave of African heat in the coming days while the north will see thunderstorms. The civil protection department issued a warning over fierce downpours expected across the north.
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What time, TV, channel is New York Yankees vs. St. Louis Cardinals ? Live stream, how to watch online New York Yankees' Ronald Torreyes, right, scores on a bad throw to home from St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Carlos Martinez to catcher Yadier Molina, left, during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, April 15, 2017, in New York. New York Yankees Aaron Hicks was safe at first.
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The following incidents of breaking and entering were reported to the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office:
Whitney Waltman, Missouri Road, Maxton; Mary Ballard, Rennert Road, Shannon; Serena Eggleston, Shannon Road, Shannon; Cheryl Maynor, Cheryl Lynn Drive, Maxton; Trent Locklear, N.C. 710 North, Red Springs; Matthew Lewis, McQueen Road, Red Springs; and Horace Owens, Benson Chapel Road, Rowland.
Ted Locklear reported to the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office that a vehicle was stolen from in front of a residence on Covington Farm Road in St. Pauls.
A Roses Store Inc. employee reported to the Lumberton Police Department that someone stole assorted items, such as socks, razors and air freshener. The total estimated value of the stolen items was not indicated on the report.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Photronics Inc
* Photronics reports third quarter fiscal 2017 results
* Sees Q4 2017 earnings per share $0.03 to $0.09
* Q3 earnings per share $0.06
* Sees Q4 2017 revenue $108 million to $116 million
* Q3 sales $111.6 million versus I/B/E/S view $115.1 million
* Q3 earnings per share view $0.09 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Q4 earnings per share view $0.13, revenue view $124.2 million -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday gave a boost to Democratic hopes of seizing control of the U.S. House of Representatives, rejecting a challenge to Pennsylvania’s new court-drawn state electoral map that Republicans had challenged as favoring Democrats.
Republican state lawmakers had asked the high court to block the reworked map of the state’s 18 U.S. House of Representatives districts, unveiled by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court on Feb. 19, from being used in this year’s mid-term elections. The state’s top court had ruled on Jan. 22 that the previous Republican-drawn electoral districts unlawfully marginalized Democratic voters.
The U.S. Supreme Court took its action on Monday shortly after a panel of federal judges in Pennsylvania also refused to block the state’s new congressional district map from taking effect.
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The first large, multicellular organisms seem to have appeared on Earth a billion years earlier than we thought – and their evolution may have been driven by a surge in oxygen.
Until recently, the prevailing wisdom was that life made the leap from simple microscopic cells to large, complex organisms about 600 million years ago. This is when blob-like creatures called the Ediacarans appeared. They were thought to be the earliest beings to vaguely resemble today’s plants and animals.
However, Chinese researchers overturned …
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Chris Moore has been appointed warehouse solutions manager. Moore has been with the company for more than 17 years, most recently as the Allied sales representative.
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ATLANTA — Georgia's highest court has reversed it own recent decision and restored the murder conviction of a woman whose husband shot and killed a police officer.
The Georgia Supreme Court issued a new opinion Monday that upholds Lisa Ann Lebis' felony murder conviction in the 2012 slaying of Clayton County police officer Sean Callahan.
Barely a month ago the same court had axed Lebis' conviction, saying prosecutors failed to prove she "jointly possessed" the gun that her husband, Tremaine Lebis, used to kill the officer as the couple tried to flee a Stockbridge motel.
The new decision concludes that Lisa Ann Lebis could still be held accountable for the slaying as a co-conspirator.
YouTube star Sahil Khattar will soon launch his own online channel, Khattarnaak, which will deal with "all things dangerous".
The first episode, which will go live on Wednesday, will have Khattar asking people about love bites. Apart from vox pop, the channel will have varied content like spoofs and parodies.
"Khattarnaak is going to be a YouTube channel. The name has been given after my last name, Khattar. The meaning of Khattarnaak is 'all things dangerous'. We will start with vox pops which is also known as street interviews. So, we are maintaining our 'Road Ka Raja' image," Khattar said in a statement.
"We are looking at a complete youth channel. It will have sketches, original music, spoofs, parodies and much more. We want to engage the youth and feature their issues but in a fun way," he added.
He is also hosting the dance-based TV show Dance India Dance season 6.
We have seen all kinds of food tutorials!
But what if famous directors decided to move into food directing?
David Ma, a food stylist and video maker decided to explore than aspect by creating food tutorials in the eyes of four very famous directors, Wes Anderson, Alfonso Cuarón, Michael Bay and Quentin Tarantino.
Take a look and see which movies they were replicated from!
Wes Anderson’s S’mores Recipe
Michael Bay’s Waffle Recipe
Alfonso Cuarón’s Pancake Recipe
Quentin Tarantino’s Spaghetti & Meatballs Recipe
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That adjective best sums up the self-serving behavior exhibited by almost the entire Trump family so far - father, daughter and both sons - all busy finding ever more creative ways to sell themselves off to the highest bidder. Donald Trump set the pace by refusing to sell off his vast business holdings and place the money in a blind trust, which The Wall Street Journal recommended as the only way to avoid massive conflicts of interest between his old job as businessman and his new role as president.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Mario Batali is stepping down from daily operations at his restaurant empire following reports of sexual misconduct by the celebrity chef over a period of at least 20 years.
The online site Eater New York reported Monday that the incidents involve at least four women, three who worked for Batali. In a prepared statement sent to The Associated Press, Batali said the complaints match up with his past behavior.
A spokesperson for Batali & Bastianich Hospitality Group says an employee reported inappropriate behavior by Batali in October. The company told Eater it was the first formal complaint against Batali and that he was reprimanded and required to attend training.
ABC said Monday that it has asked Batali to step away from the show, “The Chew” while the allegations are investigated.
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The Foreign Office on Saturday said the bodies of 12 Pakistanis, in the boat sinking incident of the Libyan coast, were recovered.
Spokesperson of the Foreign Office Dr Mohammad Faisal took to twitter to share the names and details of the Pakistanis who were on the capsized boat.
Eight bodies were recovered and identified while four were recovered but only identified by the deceased persons’ friends and an identification document was yet to be found, Faisal wrote.
He further stated that documents of six individuals were found but bodies are yet to be recovered.
“[The] Pakistani Embassy [is] working around the clock,” the FO spokesperson assured in a tweet.
Tuesday marked day five of the search for the missing plane that took off from Cranbrook en route to Kamloops.
On board were pilot Alex Simons and passenger Sidney Robbillard.
Searchers said it has been a challenge. They said low cloud has been hampering efforts and there’s snow in the search area which is also causing problems because the plane is white.
Among those taking part in the search for the missing plane are private pilots who train for this type of situation. They are members of the Civil Air Search and Rescue Association who work in conjunction with the Canadian military in search and rescue operations.
Kelowna pilot Mark Payer took Global Okanagan’s Kelly Hayes up for a mock search for an old wreckage in the forest near Kelowna to emphasize that finding a downed plane is not as easy as it sounds.
Brexit balls: Trump’s Hull declares war on the BBC
Hull occupies minds at the Sun. On page 13, Kelvin MacKenzie praises the city’s residents for their “very good sense”.
They voted for Brexit by a “whopping 70 percent”. Hull is the “kind of city Trump identified”. It’s the City of Culture. It’s deserves better than the BBC’s radio report on Siemens investing in the place, during which the pro-Remain Beeb’s reporter was “so wrong” to turn “the whole interview over” to Brexit.
Can this be the same Hull that over pages 8 and 9 is overrun by “yob mayhem” as “lashed-up louts sparked New Year carnage in Hull”? As one “partygoer” tells the Sun: “I’ve been in quieter warzones.”
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DENVER (WFLA/NBC) – The Denver Zoo welcomed the birth of two male red panda cubs over the summer.
The brothers won’t be visible to the public for another few weeks, but the zoo’s animal care staff shared a video of the cubs’ exams.
Staff says the babies and their mother are thriving. The brothers are pretty feisty and have been wrestling each other.
Red pandas are native to Asia and are listed as an endangered species.
This is the panda parents’ second litter and the cubs have not yet been named.
The pick: Hope Foods hummus
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POMONA >> City leaders gave the green light for the development of a multi-screen movie theater in the city's downtown , which has gone theater-less for decades. City Council members voted in the wee hours of Tuesday morning 4-3 to enter into an agreement with Maya Cinemas North America.
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LANSING, Mich (WLNS) – Lansing Police are trying to unravel what happened overnight at a local medical marijuana shop.
Officials say they’re looking the people responsible for ramming the Capital Wellness medical marijuana shop on the 1800 block of Michigan Avenue.
Investigators tell 6 News at least one person got inside the building but officers were on the scene quickly.
Witnesses tell police several suspects took off running.
The truck was still there and police say it was stolen.
WASHINGTON FBI Director James Comey concurred with a Democratic lawmaker on Wednesday that citizenship alone is not a reliable indicator of the "terror threat" a person may pose to the United States, a rebuke of President Donald Trump's executive order banning travel from several Muslim-majority countries.
"Most of the people that I talked about that we have open cases on are American citizens," Comey told a U.S. Senate panel, agreeing with Senator Patrick Leahy that citizenship does not determine a person's intentions.
Trump's restrictions on visa issuance to citizens of Syria, Iran, Libya, Yemen, Sudan and Somalia is on hold by federal court order.
(Reporting by Julia Edwards Ainsley; editing by Grant McCool)
April 28 RAPALA VMC CORP
* Q1 NET SALES WERE 69.5 MEUR, AT LAST YEAR'S LEVEL (69.7)
* FULL YEAR OUTLOOK HAS BECOME MORE RESERVED DUE TO RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN US
* RAPALA VMC CORP - FULL IMPACT OF DEVELOPMENTIN THE US IS DIFFICULT TO PREDICT, BUT IT IS LIKELY TO HAVE NEGATIVE IMPACT ON GROUP'S SALES AND PROFITABILITY BOTH AT DISTRIBUTION AND MANUFACTURING LEVEL IN 2017
* GROUP'S 2017 FULL YEAR OUTLOOK HAS BEEN UPDATED
* FULL YEAR NET SALES ARE NOW EXPECTED TO BE ABOVE LAST YEAR'S LEVEL
* SEES 2017 COMPARABLE OPERATING PROFIT BELOW LAST YEAR'S LEVEL Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP)  A Pennsylvania man who repeatedly stabbed a woman in an Atlantic City casino parking garage last year has pleaded guilty to attempted murder.
David Legette entered his plea Tuesday as part of a deal with Atlantic County prosecutors. The 54-year-old Bristol Township man faces a 16-year state prison term when he's sentenced July 20.
Authorities say the victim had an active restraining order against Legette when the attack occurred July 2. Prosecutors say Legette stabbed her 19 times, then locked the car doors so she couldn't escape.
As Legette drove in nearby Ventnor, the woman reached out of the window and opened the door from the outside. She then rolled herself out of the car and landed in the middle of the road as Legette drove off. She survived the ordeal.
Ennis National Bank building turns 100
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SANTA FE, Texas (AP) — Pop star Justin Timberlake made a surprise visit to a Texas school shooting survivor as she recovers from her wounds in a hospital.
Sarah Salazar was among the more than two dozen injured in the May 18 attack at Santa Fe High School. Her mother, Sonia Lopez-Puentes, shared on Facebook a photo that shows Timberlake wearing a medical gown and rubber gloves as he poses next to a smiling Salazar in her hospital room last Friday.
According to an online fundraiser for Salazar, the teenager suffered a broken jaw and will need shoulder replacement surgery after the shooting.
Timberlake performed two shows in nearby Houston last week as part of his Man of the Woods tour.
Jordin Sparks has a new man.
The “American Idol” winner and her beau, Dana Isaiah, made their first public appearance as a couple at the Harold & Carole Pump Foundation Gala on Friday.
Sparks, 27, and model Isaiah, 25, have been getting cozy since this spring, but only made it Instagram official when she posted a sweet snap of them together at Disneyland with the caption “Mine” on June 25.
The pair is proof that the couple that sweats together stays together, as Isaiah’s Instagram feed is full of photos and videos of himself and Sparks at the gym.
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Sparks famously dated Jason Derulo for three years before splitting up in 2014. Talking with People, the songstress says she gave her self 21 days to get over Derulo. What made their breakup even more devastating was that Sparks nursed Derulo back to health after he broke his neck in January 2012.
Sparks also briefly dated rapper Sage the Gemini following her breakup.
BEN Simmons and his Philadelphia 76ers continue their long stretch against Eastern Conference teams when they host the Charlotte Hornets.
Coming off back-to-back wins in New York City - against the New York Knicks and Brooklyn Nets, respectively - the 76ers will look to continue their rise up the standings; with the 5th seed Indiana Pacers (40-30) sitting just two wins ahead.
Simmons has had an impressive stretch of games, of late, averaging 14.7 points, 10.3 rebounds, and 11.3 assists Lee game, over his past three outings.
The Hornets will be without Nicolas Batum, who sustained an Achilles injury, and will be led by Kemba Walker, who’s averaging 22.6 points, 5.8 assists, and 3.2 rebounds per game.
The 76ers enter the game on a 38-30 record.
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DEVON, Pa. (AP) - A horse has broken free at a Pennsylvania horse show, sending people running for cover as it galloped toward the stables.
WPVI-TV reports the horse got loose and jumped over a fence at the Devon Horse Show Tuesday night. Cellphone video shows the horse making a run for it as onlookers scream in the stands.
The horse was caught in the stable area. It suffered minor scrapes.
Officials say the rider was able to dismount from the carriage before the horse ran away and was uninjured.
The horse show is expected to continue through the week as planned.
A learner driver who was stopped by gardai for driving in the bus lane has blamed Ireland's heatwave for having no 'L' plates displayed.
A learner driver who was stopped by gardai for driving in the bus lane has blamed Ireland's heatwave for having no 'L' plates displayed.
Learner driver stopped by gardai blames Ireland's heatwave for lack of 'L' plates
The driver was also unaccompanied at the time and told gardaí "the hot sun burned my 'L' plates off.
Gardai didn't buy this excuse, however, and issued a fixed charge notice.
As of 2016, the failure to display an L plate or tabard can result in a fine of €60 - €90, and up to four penalty points.
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Auclair, vying for a reserve tight end spot, was impressive in Monday's joint practice with the Jaguars, Joe Kania of the team's official site reports.
The Canadian import has been making waves throughout the offseason, but with the top of the Bucs' tight end depth chart stocked with a pair of superior options in O.J. Howard and Cameron Brate, he's largely gone under the radar. However, Auclair wasn't targeted in the preseason opener last Friday versus the Bengals, but he caught an impressive touchdown during team drills Monday versus Jacksonville, streaking down the right sideline after bringing in a pass from Ryan Fitzpatrick. The 6-foot-6 target has a chance to snag the third tight end role if he can translate the intermittent success he's enjoyed over to the remaining preseason contests.
Zeller is expected to play roughly six or seven minutes per half Friday against the Pacers.
Zeller will make his return to action after missing the previous 27 games with a knee injury. As expected, he'll be brought along slowly, and the team will certainly keep an eye on how his knee responds throughout the night. The backup center is best avoided in any daily contests until he's cleared for a full workload.
White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders answers questions about the president's nominations for the State Department and the CIA, trade and the U.S. relationship with Russia's Vladimir Putin.
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A Toronto police officer is being commended for not shooting the man suspected of carrying out a deadly van attack.
DUBAI, April 20 Samba Financial Group, Saudi Arabia's third-largest bank by assets, reported a 2.3 percent drop in first-quarter net profit on Thursday, broadly in line with analysts' forecasts.
The bank made a profit of 1.23 billion riyals ($328.0 million) in the three months to March 31, down from 1.26 billion riyals in the same period a year earlier, it said in a bourse statement.
Three analysts polled by Reuters had on average forecast the bank would make a quarterly net profit of 1.18 billion riyals.
($1 = 3.7502 riyals) (Reporting By Tom Arnold)
The Mauna Kahalawai February Locavore Potluck will be at The Mill House on Thursday, Feb. 8. Here’s a great opportunity for the public to mingle with Hawaii Farmers Union United (HFUU) staff and members. The event will offer networking opportunities, entertainment, giveaways, locally grown foods and guest speakers like Cheryl King of Turtle Island Restoration, Brittney Clements, Winsome Williams and Sunny Savage. If you bring a potluck dish to share with six people, attendance is free. Please bring your own plate/utensils. $10 for HFUU members and $12 for non-members. Doors open at 5:30pm. The Mill House, (1670 Honoapi`ilani Hwy., Waikapu); 808-270-0303; Millhousemaui.com
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Remember when we all watched Andrew and Susie Pryfogle working day and night to outfit a trolley car into a food trolley behind Scooteria? They showed up at the Tuesday Night Farmers Market, grill smoke billowing from the trolley's chimney, dishing out tri-tip sandwiches and eventually adding all sorts of healthy bowls, salads and much more. After working like crazy trying different locations to sell their food, they came up with a second trolley, doubling their capacity to feed people at farmers markets, fairs and private parties.
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MOSCOW (Sputnik)Gazprom CEO Alexey Miller and CNPC Chairman Wang Yilin held a working meeting in Beijing earlier in the day, the company said in a statement.
"The sides summarized the elaboration of major technical issues and today reached an agreement on transitioning to a commercial stage of negotiations on this project," Gazprom said.
Additionally, preparations are underway on the construction of a cross-border section of the Power of Siberia pipeline, the company stated.
The sides also signed an agreement on the geological and technological study of an underground gas storage facility in China.
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Demetria McKinney is Whitney Houston in “Bobbi Kristina” biopic: “I’ve never played somebody so iconic”
Cast of “Bobbi Kristina” (Courtesy of TVOne)Demetria McKinney, who portrays late icon Whitney Houston in TV One’s biopic Bobbi Kristina, tells ABC Radio that she’s “never played somebody so iconic” — not to mention someone so psychologically and emotionally impactful.
As Demetria recalls, “A couple weeks into filming I woke up at 4 o’clock in the morning bawling. [I] couldn’t stop. I could not get her off of me.”
The “Is This Love” singer adds, “There’s something to be said for such a spiritual person. Such a faith-based person. And somebody who has left such a mark on so many different people.”
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May 3 Pfizer Inc
* Pfizer announces U.S. FDA filing acceptance of supplemental new drug application for Xeljanz (tofacitinib citrate) for the treatment of adult patients with active psoriatic arthritis
* FDA has provided an anticipated prescription drug user fee act (PDUFA) action date in December 2017 for SNDAS
* Both studies met primary endpoints showing statistically significant improvement with Xeljanz 5 mg,10 mg bid compared to placebo treatment
* A separate SNDA was also accepted for Xeljanz XR extended release 11 mg once daily use in PSA Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
One person was taken to the hospital after a single vehicle rollover accident early Saturday evening. The accident took place on December 9, sround 4:36 p.m. on Route 20 W., about a half mile east of Imbus Road.
According to deputies, 20-year-old Hunter Gruel of East Dubuque lost control of the vehicle he was driving on a curve and drove into the ditch. The vehicle rolled over multiple times before coming to rest in the middle of the road, blocking both lanes of traffic.
Gruel and his two passengers were checked by first responders. Officials say 21-year-old Riley Kuhl of Hazel Green, Wis. was taken to the hospital with unreported injuries.
Gruel was ticketed for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and Kuhl was ticketed for failure to wear a seatbelt/passenger.
There's nothing like closure.
Tyler Henryhelps give that to iZombie actor Robert Buckley to take home to his family in this clip from Wednesday's all-new Hollywood Medium With Tyler Henry.
"They're showing me my symbol for father, but they're having me talk about wanting things to be resolved in a closure sense," Tyler says.
The energy Tyler channels seems to be from a very protective contemporary of Robert's father.
"The feeling is like, the person who passes too soon before their time, they're watching over dad like a hawk," the medium explains.
Robert knows exactly who Tyler is talking about.
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Lasun Yusuf, has chided chieftains of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) allegedly planning to form a mega party. He said the alleged plan reportedly in conjunction with members of other political parties showed desperation and selfishness. Yusuf told newsmen in Ilorin that leaving the APC was not […]
Couture week has a way of taking sartorial experimentation outside fashion shows to a chicer level. The most storied maisons debut collections that prioritize art above commerce, and street style stars do the same, playing with color and mixing current trends with decadent accessories and daytime gowns. In 2018, streetwear is making its mark on couture with plenty of high-low aesthetics, including logomania and ugly sneakers paired with flowing skirts. Click through for the most stylish photos the season.
May 3 Clearstream Energy Services Inc
* Clearstream announces first quarter 2017 financial results
* Q1 revenue rose 13 percent to C$77.7 million
* Clearstream Energy Services Inc - qtrly loss per share from continuing operations $ 0.03
* Clearstream Energy Services Inc - "modest improvements to oil and gas prices led to stronger industry conditions during Q1 of 2017"
* Clearstream Energy Services Inc - "turnaround demand is typically strong during Q2 and this is expected to be case in 2017" Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Department of Fish and Wildlife personnel prepare a wayward brown bear for a trip back to the mountains after it apparently was caught dining in a dumpster in Hume Lake, California, tossed into the back of trash track, driven down the mountain and through the city of Fresno to the Fresno County dump Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2015. The bear was tranquilized by Department of Fish and Wildlife marksman and returned to the mountains. (Video: Craig Kohlruss, The Fresno Bee)bear.mp4
April 10 Sichuan Maccura Biotechnology Co Ltd :
* Sees net profit for Q1 2017 to increase by 10 percent to 25 percent, or to be 75.5 million yuan to 85.8 million yuan, compared to net profit of the same period in 2016 (68.7 million yuan)
* Comments that product development is the main reason for the forecast
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Peterborough United’s transfer deadline day signing, striker Omar Bogle, is expected to be in the matchday squad for today’s (February 3) League One clash with Southend at the ABAX Stadium.
The club’s other January recruits George Cooper and Joe Ward should also be involved as Posh try and close the gap on the top six.
Posh have already beaten Southend at home this season, 2-0 in a Checkatrade Trophy tie in December.
Alan Swann will be at the match for the Peterborough Telegraph so check back for team news, a match report and match reaction later.
Also follow @PTAlanSwann on Twitter for live match updates.
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A Redding firefighter assigned to help with statewide efforts to battle massive fires burning in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties fractured his leg while on assignment, Fire Chief Gerry Gray said Monday.
The firefighter, who hasn't been identified by his department, suffered in the injury Sunday morning and was taken a hospital in Santa Barbara, where doctors confirmed the fracture to his lower leg.
"Our firefighter is in good spirits and is returning home," Gray said in a news release Monday morning.
Redding sent another firefighter to replace him, Gray said, one of the 13 total Redding firefighters sent since the onset of what Gray described as "the Southern California firestorm."
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ATHENS, April 12 Greece sold 813 million euros ($863.49 million)of three-month T-bills to refinance a maturing issue, the country's debt agency PDMA said on Wednesday.
The three-month paper was sold at a yield of 2.70 percent, unchanged from a previous sale last month. The amount raised included 187.5 million euros in non-competitive bids.
The sale's bid-to-cover ratio was 1.30, unchanged from the previous auction on March 15.
In a rollover T-bill holders renew their positions instead of getting paid on the maturing paper they hold. The settlement date of the new bills is April 18. ($1 = 0.9415 euros) (Reporting by George Georgiopoulos)
WESTPAC celebrated two centuries of business at the beginning of the month.
April 8 marked 200 years since Westpac, formerly known as the Bank of NSW, first opened its doors to helping our customers, communities and people prosper and grow.
To mark the special occasion, Westpac Bundaberg and Stockland branches celebrated to say thank you to its customers for 200 years of service.
"We are delighted to support people and businesses in our vibrant and much-loved community and we will continue to show our appreciation every day,” Bundaberg branch bank manager Richard Reynolds said.
Mr Reynolds said Westpac's Bundaberg and Stockland branches were proud of the role they played in the community and thanked those that took part in Westpac's celebrations on April 7.
The celebrations involved a special cake-cutting ceremony and included many snacks and refreshments for customers who entered the branch on the day.
The branch is at 100 Bourbong St.
Santa Ana police investigators are looking for information about a shooting that left a 19-year-old man dead early Saturday morning. At about 2:10 a.m. police got calls about a man down on the sidewalk at 621 E. Chestnut Avenue.
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Chanda Kochhar asked to reply to show cause notice by July 10
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has set a fresh deadline for Bank and its managing director and chief executive officer, Chanda Kochhar, to reply to a show-cause notice over alleged violation of listing disclosure norms. Read more HAL's aircraft crash to cost insurer Rs 2.5 billion
I-T's record recovery of Rs 1 trn contributes 10% to direct tax collection
The income tax (I-T) department made record recoveries of Rs 1 trillion in 2017-18, contributing 10 per cent to the total direct tax collection last financial year.
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a sharp hike in minimum support prices (MSP) of crops for the 2018-19 season in a bid to contain the farm sector distress.
State-owned general insurer New India Assurance will have to fork out around Rs 2.5 billion in insurance claims to Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL), following the crash of its fighter jet near Nashik last week. Read more
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Okanogan Days set for this Saturday
 The city’s annual kickoff to summer – Okanogan Days - will be Saturday, June 2.
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According to court documents, 32-year-old Gavin Lee Rummage grabbed the victim, handcuffed her to himself and dragged her to his own home on Jan. 15. "From the information I have from the report, someone notified authorities of a woman being dragged into a residence, screaming for help," Wadesboro Police Chief Thedis Spencer said. "The caller witnessed it happening, and that's why officers went to the residence.
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Inter have an edge in their quest to sign Joao Cancelo from Valencia. The 23-year-old Nerazzurro is on loan from the Spanish side, with a release clause of €35 million.That’s a lot of money for the Milanese side to splash out, especially considering the Financial Fair Play considerations that they can’t ignore next season.Though it has been reported that they could just let Valencia take Geoffrey Kondogbia, the two players don’t have the same transfer value. But, in order to lower Cancelo’s price, Inter are willing to allow Valencia to ditch their right to 20% of the Frenchman’s eventual resale price.​Cancelo has shone in 2018, taking over the right flank and providing the Nerazzurri with proper attacking support down that wing, moving Danilo D’Ambrosio to the left.The Portuguese international is very much liked in Milan, and it looks like his future is there. The question is, will Valencia be happy to accept a reduced price for him?
MEXICO CITY, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Mexico’s foreign minister said on Friday that Mexico would never support a violent solution to the crisis in Venezuela, whether internal or external, a day after U.S Secretary of State Rex Tillerson raised the prospect of a military uprising.
Foreign Minister Luis Videgaray made the comments in a news conference with Tillerson and Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland in Mexico City.
Tillerson said on Friday that he wanted to see a free, fair election in Venezuela and a return to the constitution. He added that Mexico should pay attention to Russian intervention in elections around the world ahead of its July presidential election. (Reporting by Anthony Esposito and Gabriel Stargardter)
March 19 (Reuters) - Wall Street’s main indexes opened lower on Monday as reports of Facebook’s user data being misused weighed on technology stocks and the broader market.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 90.8 points, or 0.36 percent, to 24,855.71. The S&P 500 lost 11.84 points, or 0.430231 percent, to 2,740.17. The Nasdaq Composite dropped 63.99 points, or 0.86 percent, to 7,418.00.
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Experienced goalkeeper Fatau Dauda could not make Ghana's squad for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations.
Dauda made a return to the team and trained with his colleagues at the St Thomas Aquinas School Park before the turn of the year but his efforts were deemed unsatisfactory.
The last time he played for the Black Stars in the game against Mauritius.
Dauda was seeking to making his fourth Africa Cup of Nations campaign and has featured at the last two.
He recently signed for Nigerian Premier League side Enyimba FC.
For more Ghana football news visit www.ghanasoccernet.com
City workers are launching a two-month repaving project today along Fontainebleau that will create a new bicycle lane between Nashville Avenue and South Broad Street.
Parking may be limited within the construction zone and traffic delays are to be expected, according to an announcement from the city’s Roadwork NOLA program. For details, read the full release from the city below:
Photographer Michael Johnson captured these lowriders outside the launch party for The Mission last Thursday and remarked:
“Woman lowriders are very few and far between, but these two have got the cars and the cred.”
A new stall barn located at in the southwest portion of the Custer County Fairgrounds is quickly being put up by Pearson Construction. Michelle Nelson, the events coordinator for the fairgrounds stated, "We hope to have it (the stall barn) done for the junior high finals May 17, weather permitting." A special Ag Society meeting will be held tonight at 7:30 p.m. in building #18, the shooting sports arena. Board members will discuss the new crows nest that will be added to the fairgrounds among other changes that will be made.
Mogadishu: A suicide car bombing and assault by Shabaab militants on two neighbouring restaurants in Somalia's capital Mogadishu ended on Thursday morning with 18 dead, a government spokesman said.
"The operation is over now and the gunmen were killed by the security forces," said Mohamed Ahmed Arab, spokesman for Somalia's security ministry.
"They have attacked business places and killed innocent civilians: 18 civilians were killed, including a Syrian national, and more than 10 others were wounded," he said.
The attack began at around 8pm (17.00GMT) on Wednesday evening with a suicide car bombing at the Post Treats restaurant and club, after which gunmen stormed inside the nearby Pizza House restaurant.
Both venues are popular with affluent, young and diaspora Somalis and were busy as customers broke the Ramadan fast.
The gunmen spent the night roaming the restaurant killing those they found trapped before they were eventually killed by the security forces.
Kolkata, Jun 13 The PricewaterhouseCoopers India Foundation today handed over a new sanitation facilities to Ramakrishna Mission Blind Boys' Academy to benefit over 700 visually impaired students. The handover of the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene project by the PwC India Foundation to Ramakrishna Mission Blind Boys' Academy would also help the teachers and extended staff.
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IP Hires: Greenberg Traurig, K&L Gates, Pierce Atwood
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 11:47 AM EDT) -- In this week's intellectual property partners on the move, Greenberg Traurig nabs a patent litigator who represents generic-drug makers, K&L Gates boosts its practice with an ex-Kilpatrick Townsend attorney, and Pierce Atwood adds a patent attorney in New England. Here, we offer details on the attorneys who have landed new jobs.
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The sun is rising a bit later in the morning and setting a bit earlier in the evening every day. The shortening of daylight period will continue through the winter solstice on Thursday, December 21, the shortest day of the year.
March 19 (Reuters) - French shopping centre operator Klepierre said on Monday it had made a proposal to buy UK peer Hammerson, but that its offer had been rejected.
The French company said it offered 615 pence per share, a premium of about 40.7 percent to Hammerson’s closing price on March 16.
British newspaper The Times reported on Monday that Klepierre had made a 5 billion pound ($6.97 billion) takeover approach for Hammerson.
Pontefract were pipped 3-2 at Leicester in Tuesday evening’s Premier Squash League match.
Pontefract were without the services of British champion Laura Massaro.
Sarah Campion deputised and beat Tania Bailey 3-2 to put Pontefract ahead but the middle order of George Parker, Alan Clyne and Nafiizwan Adnan wrapped up the win for Leicester.
Parker beat Taminder Gata-Aura 3-1, Clyne overcame Patrick Rooney 3-1 and Adnan won 3-0 against Evan Williams.
In the top-string match, James Willstrop defeated Daryl Selby in straight games (11-8, 11-6, 11-5) to reduce the damage for Pontefract.
Police are urgently looking for a missing pensioner with dementia, who has not been seen since Saturday night.
Officers are concerned for the wellbeing of 72-year-old Joan Doherty after she went missing from her home address in the Allt-Yr-Yn area of Newport.
She was last seen at 7pm on Saturday, December 9.
Officers are concerned for the wellbeing of 72-year-old Joan Doherty after she went missing from her home address in the Allt-Yr-Yn area of Newport
Overnight temperatures plummeted to -1C in the area over the weekend and there are serious concerns for her safety and wellbeing.
She is described as 5ft 5ins tall, of a slim build and has grey hair.
It is not known what clothing she was wearing at the time.
A statement from Gwent Police said: 'Joan's whereabouts are now unknown and police are concerned for her wellbeing.'
Radical £20m works to transform a junction on the M27 are set to go ahead.
Hampshire County Council has successfully secured the remaining £6.6m for a scheme to improve junction 9 of the M27 and a nearby roundabout.
The works, which will cost £19.6m in total, will be carried out by Highways England and involves creating an extra lane on both junction 9 off-slip roads.
The existing short left-turn lane on Whiteley Way will be lengthened and additional lanes will be provided on the northern and southern sections of the roundabout.
Also, at Parkway South roundabout in Whiteley, a new larger, fully-signal controlled roundabout will be provided, with additional lanes on all approaches, on the Parkway exit road and on the roundabout itself.
Highways England announced today that it has committed to fund the remaining £13m for the project to go ahead.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump on Friday approved the release of a classified Republican memo that alleges anti-Trump bias at the FBI and Justice Department, sending the document back to a congressional committee that may make it public, Fox News reported.
The four-page memo has been declassified and its release was expected later on Friday, Fox reported, citing unidentified sources.
Guwahati: Independence Day celebrations took place on Tuesday across Assam amid devastating floods in the state that have claimed 20 lives and affected over 30 lakh others.
Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal unfurled the national flag at the Veterinary College ground at Khanapara here, while his cabinet colleagues and senior officials hoisted the tricolour at celebration venues in different districts.
In Guwahati, thousands took to the streets riding on cycles, motorcycles and waving the flag.
The floods hit the state in the last few days inundating over 3,000 villages in 25 districts.
The latest toll is apart from the 84 persons who died in the first wave of floods between April to June.
The government says traffic fatalities rose 5.6 percent last year as Americans continued to travel more.
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said 37,461 lives were lost on U.S. roads. The fatality rate was 1.18 deaths per 100 million vehicle miles traveled, a 2.6 percent increase from the previous year.
At the same time, the total number of vehicle miles traveled on U.S. roads rose 2.2 percent.
Motorcyclist deaths were up 5.1 percent and pedestrian deaths were up 9 percent, accounting for more than a third of increase in fatalities compared to 2015.
Deaths related to distracted and drowsy driving declined. Those declines were more than offset by other dangerous behaviors, including speeding, alcohol impairment and not wearing seat belts.
it should have been a learning curve and been able to learn lessons.
I was not overly disappointed to lose, the fact we were ahead didn't help but it should have been a stepping stone to future success. The other two I was gutted as we clearly hadn't learnt our lessons and the third gf loss should have signaled the end for smith for me...
Let's hope we're looking back in 5 years thinking back to the day price was announced and was the start of our gf winning team assembly... I wonder how many players from last years team will be in our gf winning team if and when we win it ?
Ron Huldai, the mayor of Tel Aviv-Yafo, announced Monday that reservists who live in the city will receive a 5 percent discount on property tax, starting in 2019, subject to the approval of the city council.
Huldai said that "Tel Aviv-Jaffa leads in the number of reserve days of its residents and this is just a symbolic thank you for their contribution."
Two men were arrested Tuesday night for selling and possessing illegal fireworks in East Meadow, Nassau County police said.
James Pantina, 34, of Bellmore, and Christopher Sanchez, 34, of upstate Blauvelt, were arrested without incident shortly after 8:30 p.m., police said in a news release.
Officers said the men posted a flyer in East Meadow advertising the sale of fireworks and listing their contact information.
Both men are charged with unlawfully selling fireworks and unlawfully being in possession of fireworks. They are due in First District Court in Hempstead on Aug. 30.
April 12 ClubCorp Holdings Inc -
* ClubCorp CEO Eric Affeldt to retire
* Eric Affeldt intends to retire from his role as chief executive officer upon appointment of his successor
* Board has identified an internal candidate, will engage executive search firm to identify external candidates
* As part of its regular CEO succession planning process, board has identified internal candidate Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Mayo Clinic Health System held a children's memorial service today for families who lost a child during a pregnancy, childhood or adulthood.
The event is part of International Children's Memorial Day, which occurs annually on the second Sunday in December, with candles lit around the world in memory of children who have died.
Mayo Clinic's Bereavement Coordinator Jeanne Atkinson said there were a number of activities for the event.
"We have a service where we light candles and we have music and we have a local pastor who comes in does a little mediation about grief and loss," said Atkinson.
She said the event allowed for families to come together and connect with other families who have also lost a child.
" It's also a time you know where they can remember their child and honor them, said Atkinson.
Attendees were welcomed to bring a framed photo of the child they were remembering for the event's display.
China slows approvals for green energy car subsidies
BEIJING, Feb 15 China's industry ministry released a second batch of green energy vehicles slated to be eligible for subsidies this year, although the pace of approvals has slowed amid increased oversight on the sector.
Set to open the Melbourne International Film Festival, it will get its premiere in August and comes from Wolf Creek director Greg McLean.
It sees him venture into the Bolivian rainforest with two friends on what is sold as the adventure of a lifetime - only to watch it all go horrifically wrong.
The synopsis reads: “In the early 1980s, 22-year-old Israeli backpacker Yossi Ghinsberg and two friends – Swiss teacher Marcus Stamm and American photographer Kevin Gale – set off from the Bolivian city of La Paz on what was supposed to be the adventure of a lifetime.
“Leading the way into the uncharted Amazon was an Austrian expat named Karl Ruprechter, who had met the friends just days before and claimed to be familiar with the region.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Dynasil Corporation Of America
* Dynasil Corporation of America reports third quarter fiscal 2017 results
* Q3 loss per share $0.01
* Says "‍anticipate RMD returning to a normal operating posture during Q4​"
* Qtrly total ‍revenue $8.8 million versus $10.4 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
X Ambassadors return to Chicago with a show at the Aragon Ballroom on April 27! Enter for a chance to win a pair of tickets to the show! For more information, please visit livenation.com
× Manufacturing facility to expand, create 210 jobs in McNairy County
SELMER, Tenn. — A local manufacturing facility will soon be expanding, creating new jobs and investing millions of dollars in McNairy County.
Monogram Refrigeration, LLC announced its plans on Monday along with Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam and the Department of Economic and Community Development.
The company’s Selmer location currently makes refrigerators, freezers and similar products. Now it wants to add an additional 120,000 square feet to the building to house the assembly of a new line of refrigerators and freezers as well as the new packaged terminal air conditioners.
Overall, the company is expected to invest $9.3 million and create 210 new jobs. Monograms Refrigeration Operation’s Vice President Raymond Deming said the jobs will range from production associates to skilled trade and professional employees.
The new products will begin being produced later this year.
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Cambridgeshire were put to the sword by Staffordshire on the opening day of their Unicorns Chamnpionship match at Wisbech yesterday (August 13).
The visitors piled up 364-7 in their 90 overs before reducing Cambs to 42-1 at the close.
Cambs were dealt a blow by the withdrawal of captain Paul McMahon who is still troubled by a long-term knee injury. He was replaced by Nassington and Oundle left-arm spinner Harrison Craig who claimed 2-97 from 28 overs.
Off-spinner Lewis Bruce of Peterborough Town picked up 3-124 from 29 overs.
Town’s Asim Butt was unbeaten on 21 at the close. The three-day game resumes at Harecroft Road today (August 14, 11am).
Scores:
Staffs 364-7 (P. Wilshaw 103, R. Hassett 93, K. Ali 57, L. Bruce 3-124, H. Craig 2-97).
Cambs 42-1 (A. Butt 21no).
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Tourmaline Oil Corp:
* TOURMALINE OIL - CONTINUE TO FORECAST 2018 AVERAGE PRODUCTION OF 270,000 BOEPD
* TOURMALINE OIL - ACHIEVED 2017 EXIT PRODUCTION TARGET OF 270,000 BOEPD ON DECEMBER 1
* TOURMALINE - CURRENT PRODUCTION IS 277,000 BOEPD; FURTHER EP ACTIVITIES EXPECTED TO GROW PRODUCTION TO EXCESS OF 280,000 BOEPD BY DEC.-END Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The Historic Preservation Commission of the City of Hillsboro will meet in regular session Thursday, January 5, at 6 p.m. The commission is expected to consider a request from the Hill County Cell Block Museum to erect a display gazebo for a donated antique automobile.
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Qualcomm already has 5G test products in the market, working with telco and network partners in the first phase of 5G trials and interoperability testing. The leading wireless technology company is heavily invested in the ongoing standardisation work for 5G and already has a clear product roadmap for supplying its OEM partners with standards-compliant chipsets ready for commercial service rollout in 2019. And with the huge range of frequencies supported by 5G, there is extra pressure to provide a comprehensive product suite for global deployment.
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The Lagos State Director of Catholic Communications, Monsignor Gabriel Osu has condemned in strong terms last Sunday’s attack on parishioners at St Phillips Catholic Church in Ozubulu, Anambra state.
The clergy in a chat with TVC NEWS described the killings of more than 11 people as sad and barbaric.
He urged security agencies to immediately unmask the perpetrators of the dastardly act.
And the Bible Society of Nigeria it has finally completed the Tiv language revised Bible and is ready to make them available to the public.
Speaking at a press briefing in Lagos, the body said the need for a revised edition arose when it was discovered that some of the names and terminologies used in the old Tiv Bible were outdated and difficult for the younger generation to understand.
Commenting on the St. Philips attack, the general secretary said the Anambra massacre was not only barbaric but is the height of desecration of a worship place.
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Fashion’s recent resort collections have put sensual, feminine styles in the limelight—from Prada’s gauzy lingerie-inspired frocks to Chanel’s languid goddess gowns. While those looks may not be hitting stores for a few months, it’s a pitch-perfect style to channel the dog days of summer—and there’s no better complement to breezy, skin-baring outfits than a delicate lariat necklace. With sinuous lines designed to frame a woman’s décolletage, lariats bring an effortless elegance to everything from bikinis to sundresses. And with necklaces like these, what more does one need to wear?
Zee and husband Ben Aaron are the proud parents of 1-year-old Adrian, who is excited to meet his little brother.
× Facebook is swooning over this St. Louis cop
ST. LOUIS – St. Louis County Police have an ongoing campaign reminding drivers to wear their seatbelts. A recent post of an officer has gone viral on Facebook as fans swoon over the star of the photo.
The campaign posts a photo every Monday of a smiling officer reminding patrons to “Arrive Alive” and wear their seatbelts. Little did the County Police know that last Monday’s post would get this much attention from the public.
Facebook and Twitter users reacted fondly to the photo and have generated thousands of reactions. The post has been shared over 5,000 times.
The attractive officer featured is grabbing the attention of women all over social media while encouraging them to buckle up behind the wheel.
PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Rutgers has agreed to play Syracuse in a home-and-home series in football starting in 2020.
The Orange will play at High Point Solutions Stadium in 2020 and the Scarlet Knights will go north the following year to play at Carrier Dome.
The series replaces a previously scheduled home-and-home for Rutgers against UCLA. The Scarlet Knights dropped out of that series and will have to pay UCLA $500,000. About half of that amount will be saved by not having to send the team to California for two days.
Rutgers of the Big Ten and Syracuse of the ACC played for 33 consecutive seasons between 1980 and 2012. The run ended when the schools changed conferences.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Hana Must Fifth Special Purpose Acquisition Co :
* Says change of CEO to Kim Sung Jin from Jung Jin Seop, effective Dec. 11
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Ag Secretary says farmers will not bear brunt of trade war
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue is trying to reassure Washington farmers that they will not bear the brunt of an international trade war.
But Perdue declined to say specifically how the Department of Agriculture might help farmers hurt by retaliatory tariffs imposed by China and other trading partners.
The Spokesman-Review says Perdue made appearances in Spokane, Colfax and Pullman on Monday, alongside Republican U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers.
Perdue says his agency has many tools to keep farmers afloat as the Trump administration moves forward with tariffs on steel, aluminum and other products. Perdue did not say what those tools are.
He defended the tariffs as a way to punish China for stealing American technology and intellectual property.
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For Valentine's Day, Crystal Cove Alliance staff members played Cupid, carving names in the sand and sending photos of the sentimental artwork to donors' valentines.
Starting Feb. 8, staff members used their hands and sticks to draw 100 names in the sand at Crystal Cove beach in Newport Beach.
Kate Wheeler, the alliance's director of partnership development, thought of the idea as she edited a piece for the organization's newsletter about the cove's romantic charm.
"It just seemed like it might mean a lot to people and be a lovely way for CCA to say thank you to its donors, members and volunteers and everyone who loves the cove," Wheeler wrote in an email.
Donors contributed $10 to have their loved one's name written in the sand and a photo sent to the person on their behalf.
The nonprofit Crystal Cove Alliance is dedicated to the protection and preservation of the Crystal Cove State Park Historic District and beach, according to the alliance's website.
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Londoners can stand in solidarity with counter-protesters in Charlottesville Va., after a white supremacist rally sparked violence and tragedy over the weekend.
Hilary Caton, CTV News Toronto
The body of a 46-year-old man known to visit Toronto was found at a construction site in the Township of King last Friday, prompting York Region’s homicide unit to start an investigation.
Police say the deceased man was found in the area of Jane Street and Mount Mellick around 4:40 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 8.
The victim was identified by police as Richard Layton of no fixed address. He was known to frequent the area of Sherborne and Dundas streets in Toronto, police say
The homicide unit is appealing to anyone who saw anything suspicious in the area to come forward and would like to speak to anyone who knows him or who may have seen him in the area before Dec. 8.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Homicide Unit at 1-866-876-5423 ext. 7865.
Greek court convicts Syrian man of Islamic State membership
THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — A court in northern Greece has convicted a Syrian refugee of having been a fighter with the Islamic State group in Syria, and sentenced him to eight years' imprisonment.
The Komotini court acquitted the man Monday of murder and explosives-related charges concerning his alleged activities with the group, his lawyer said.
The 33-year-old has not been identified pending his appeal.
The man denied any link with IS, saying he had belonged to the Free Syrian Army armed opposition group.
He was arrested in October after applying for asylum in Greece, when authorities found pictures of military activity on his mobile phone.
The man entered Greece as a refugee from Turkey with his wife and two children, reaching the Aegean Sea island of Leros by boat in 2016.
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European Union foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini is meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address the issues of Jerusalem as Israel's capital and the chances of reinvigorating negotiations on the peace process.
Mogherini has joined many EU leaders in expressing disapproval of the U.S. decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital. She said during a joint media address Monday that "the only realistic solution to the conflict between Israel and Palestine is based on two states with Jerusalem as the capital of both."
Netanyahu insisted that what U.S. President Donald Trump did was "put facts squarely on the table. Peace is based on reality."
He said the reality of seeing Jerusalem as Israel's capital "doesn't obviate peace, it makes peace possible."
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The end of the 2017-2018 school year will mean the end of Villa Maria High School’s private music school. Low enrollment was one of the reasons that led them to the decision.
“There were only 13 new students enrolled in the private music school this year in secondary 1,” the school said in an email to Global News. “That is the smallest cohort ever in the history of the school.”
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The closure means 20 teachers will lose their jobs. However, students at the school will still be offered opportunities to learn and practice music.
“We are keeping the music orchestra option, which is very popular with parents and students alike,” the school said. “It is available to all students in secondary 1 through 5 in the regular curriculum.”
Emmanuel Macron and Donald Trump at the White House on April 24.
French President Emmanuel Macron proposed negotiating a new deal with Iran to contain its nuclear program in a bid to keep the U.S. on board.
Speaking at a joint press conference with President Donald Trump on a state visit to Washington, Macron said the agreement should block Iranian nuclear activity through 2025, end the country’s ballistic missile program and contain Iran’s broader influence in the Middle East.
You've found the frock, and we love your shoes, now for a foodie fit that's the ultimate accessory to iD Fashion Week's myriad of events; because an appetite for fashion needs fuelling with food made with feeling.
With a pre- and post show menu sure to delight and entice, taking inspiration from traditional Malaysian hawker food, Madam Woo serves up big fresh flavours in a vibrant, fun and modern setting on Stuart Street, just down from the Octagon.
Award-winning Kiwi chef Josh Emett and successful restaurateur Fleur Caulton bring the party for iD Fashion Week, with a menu big on taste, which is always fashionable.
Rice and spice and all things nice are just what you crave when you’ve been living on a diet of cutting-edge fashion and Madam Woo has something for everyone with gluten-free and vegetarian options available.
From acar to lah, with dahl in between, dishing the delish won’t be a mish.
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There are on the Reuters story from 9 hrs ago, titled AIRSHOW-Foreign jet makers need their govt's nod to make in India - minister. In it, Reuters reports that:
Feb 14 Foreign aircraft manufacturers offering to make combat jets in India will have to win approval from their governments, Indian Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said, in a measure aimed at ensuring projects are not affected due to policy flip-flops. These comments come at a time when U.S. firm Lockheed Martin has said the new administration under President Donald Trump may want to take a "fresh look" at its proposal to move production of its F-16 combat jets to India.
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A U.S. hedge fund has announced it will file an investor-state dispute(ISD) lawsuit arguing the South Korean government unjustly intervened in the merger between Samsung C&T Corporation and Cheil Industries in 2015.
According to Seoul's Justice Ministry on Tuesday, New York-based Mason Capital Management has submitted a letter of intent on mediation to the Seoul government, which is a step before filing an ISD suit.
Mason claims the Korean government's unjustified intervention in the Samsung C&T merger violated the South Korea-U.S. free trade agreement.
In the letter of intent, the hedge fund argued that due to the intervention, it suffered losses of 188 billion won, or some 175 million dollars.
In April, another U.S. hedge fund Elliott Management demanded compensation of 700 billion won from South Korea over the 2015 merger deal.
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EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. — A man accused of fatally shooting his ex-wife’s boyfriend in Black Forest was sentenced Monday to life in prison without the possibility of parole, plus 144 years.
According to the 4th Judicial District Attorney, Garihan was found guilty of all charges (except motor vehicle theft) including first degree murder and attempted first degree murder.
Garihan was arrested in October 2015 after authorities found his ex-wife Margaret Temple with a gunshot wound to the head. They found her boyfriend, 57-year-old Alan Havens, who had died of a gunshot wound to the head.
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TIMMONSVILLE, SC (WBTW) – A farewell reception was held Monday for the interim Florence School District Four Superintendent, Dr. Zona Jefferson.
Dr. Jefferson was appointed to the position after the state board of education declared a state of emergency and took over two Timmonsville Schools earlier this year. Since then, the district and th estate agreed on a new superintendent.
“I’ve always said I’ve had the best job in the world. I’ve had the opportunity to help children develop and grow and now that I have children, my students who are now grandparents, it’s just has been exciting to watch them follow through with their lives,” said Dr. Zona W. Jefferson.
Florence School District Four in Timmonsville introduced its new Superintendent- Elect Dr. Rechel Anderson in September.
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SHERBURNE- On senior night, this past Friday, the lady Marauders upended the Eagles from New York Mills by a score of 53-28.
Sherburne-Earlville practically blew their opposition off the court by scoring 17 points in the first quarter, all while holding the Eagles to six points in the opening quarter. In fact, the rolling Marauder offense matched the Eagles scoring output for the half in just the first quarter.
Despite their opening dominance, S-E would not see another dominating quarter until the third period of play as they equaled the Eagles in offensive production as both teams scored 11 points in the second quarter of action.
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ST. LOUIS, Mo. - Just one week from today, the Total Solar Eclipse phenomenon, that hasn't happened here in 99 years, will take place! Everyone seems to be getting into the spirit of a stunning showcase from the skies.
Datra Herzog and Diane Miller tell us about the event and the special opening of the Rock Island Creamery at Head's Store in St. Albans.
Normally closed Mondays, Rock Island Creamery will open especially for the eclipse, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., August 21. In addition to the eclipse sundae, the creamery in Head`s Store will offer $0.99 cones, marking the 99 years since the last coast to coast solar eclipse!
2017 Total Solar Eclipse—special opening of the creamery
Rock Island Creamery at Head's Store
August 21
11 a.m. until 2 p.m.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Beer sales at Ohio State University’s football stadium increased 16 percent from 2016, bringing in a total of $1.35 million in net revenue this season.
The Columbus Dispatch reports ejections from Ohio Stadium in Columbus have decreased since the stadium started selling beer in 2016. Public safety records show 24 ejections this year, compared with 103 in 2015.
Alcohol arrests have increased from 14 in 2015 to 57 this season. Ohio State officials say the majority of the arrests are of people under age 21 attempting to buy alcohol.
The University of Toledo says it saw gross beer sales of nearly $118,800 this season, while Ohio University reports more than $66,000 in gross sales.
Ohio State wouldn’t provide gross sales figures, citing the contract with its food and beverage vendor.
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Photographer Daria Kobayashi Ritch captures the essence of LA--not the glossy, camera-ready Hollywood side, but the rich creative hub made up of countless thriving subcultures. Make up artist Holly Silius creates a post-apocalyptic take on Chola styling to go along with the wardrobe, featuring brands such as Zana Bayne, Ignacia Zordan and Adaptation. Peep the shots, set against LA's brutally beautiful industrial landscape, below.
Photographer: Daria Kobayashi Ritchhair
Creative Director: Richie Davis
Make up: Holly Silius
Models: Helena Grierson and Valentina Ruby
A tourist told police in the US that he mailed himself crystal methamphetamine so he could try the drug for the first time while on the tropical island of Key West, according to reports. Robert Bare, 24, of Bullhead City, Ariz., admitted he mailed the package - meth wrapped in dirty socks and paper - to the Inn at Key West "because he was in town to party," said police spokeswoman Alyson Crean.
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DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — A former Ohio pastor now charged with murder says his 2-year-old foster son died after hitting his head on a wall while playing what they called “the Superman game.”
At trial Monday, the attorney for Torace Weaver says his client was spinning the boy around when the child’s head accidentally hit a corner. The attorney says the 38-year-old Dayton man panicked when it happened, which is why he initially told police the boy had fallen.
The coroner says the boy had 20 head injuries, a severe burn on his arm and other injuries on his back. Prosecutors say Weaver cannot explain the burn and never had it treated. The boy died of a catastrophic skull fracture on Nov. 18, 2015.
Weaver’s wife is also on trial, charged with endangering children.
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The shocking announcement of Perry and Bloom’s split came after they both attended’s VIP after-party following the Vanity fair bash in March . “There was so much distance between them and it seemed like Orlando was just really over it. The moment they arrived together, they parted ways. He was not standing with her at all once inside. She was doing her own thing and he was left behind,” an insider claimed. “This was the end for them.”
BANGKOK (AP) — A French tourist who tried to have her picture taken with a crocodile in Thailand was injured when the reptile snapped at her when she got too close.
The woman, who is in her 40s, suffered a severe bite wound to her leg Sunday at the Khao Yai National Park, said Thanya Netithammakul, head of the National Park, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Department.
She had been squatting next to the animal, posing for a picture, but she tipped over and the crocodile snapped, the official told the Bangkok Post in a story published Monday.
The attack happened Sunday off the nature study trail in the Haew Suwat waterfall area.
According to the Post, signs warned visitors about the crocodiles and tourists were told to keep to the nature trail.
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LONDON, Ont. — Police in London, Ont., say a suspect has been arrested and charged in connection with the death of a 27-year-old man last Saturday.
Police were called to the scene of an “altercation” at about 2:30 a.m. and found Dereck Szaflarski suffering serious injuries. He was pronounced dead in hospital.
The suspect fled the scene in a white vehicle, which was later recovered north of the city and returned to London for examination.
A second-degree murder warrant was subsequently issued for 35-year-old Robert Ashley Williams of London.
Police say he surrendered to investigators on Wednesday afternoon and is scheduled to appear in court on Thursday.
Tattoo artists Carlos Rojas and Aric Taylor of Hesperia's Black Anchor Collective were able to withstand the cold during the first episode of the ninth season of "Ink Master" on Spike TV. The first episode kicked off with a frosty challenge with Rojas and Taylor in the mix competing for big rewards.
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Are there really more dogs than kids in San Francisco? On the rise of succulents, and what Instagram and Amazon have to do with it. Speaking of plants, the world’s tiniest city park, according to Guinness World Records. And a look at how hit songs seem to be sounding more and more alike.
The latest US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) data released on Friday showed that the hedge funds and money managers boosted their bullish bets on the US oil (WTI) for the fourth week in a row, as markets remain expectant of an imminent oil output cut deal to be implemented in order to rebalance oil markets this year.
Money managers raised their combined futures and options position in two major NYMEX and ICE markets by 8,494 contracts to 341,834 in the week to Dec. 27, a fresh high since July 2014, Reuters reports CFTC data.
Meanwhile, speculators raised their bullish bets in gasoline to the highest since February 2015, with a combined futures and options net long position of 50,091 contracts in the week to Dec. 27.
Italy and England will face off in the Six Nations on the opening weekend
Since the Italians joined the tournament to make it the Six Nations in 2000, four times a side has attempted to win a third title in a row.
And each of those times, the hat-trick has proved a bridge too far, including England themselves back in 2002.
But Eddie Jones has overseen just one defeat since taking after the 2015 Rugby World Cup and his side will start the Six Nations as clear favourites for the trophy.
(Reuters) - U.S. package delivery service UPS has re-established shipping to the bulk of Puerto Rico's postal areas, the company said on Thursday, although power outages and blocked roads continue to hamper deliveries.
"We are pleased to begin operations again in Puerto Rico, though the situation is dynamic," UPS Americas Region President Romaine Seguin said in a statement.
The company said freight services were now available to 149 of the island's 176 zip codes and added it would offer a hurricane aid discount to individual customers.
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DETROIT (AP) - Stung by falling U.S. sales, Hyundai is pushing its dealers to modernize the new-car shopping experience. At the same time, the company is conceding that customers are well-armed with information from the internet before they step on the showroom floor.
The Korean automaker on Tuesday announced that dealers will post ``fair market pricing'' on their websites that include company discounts offered to consumers. Dealers, which are independent businesses, will be encouraged to add incentives they're offering to buyers. They'll also deliver vehicles to customers for test drives and allow people to do paperwork online, including calculation of monthly payments, loan applications and estimating the value of their trade-ins.
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The majority of the member schools of the Arkansas Activities Association have voted to radically realign the classifications beginning in the 2018-2019 school term.
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Most schools in Buckinghamshire will be closed today (Monday), following yesterday’s snow.
Buckinghamshire County Council confirmed this morning most of the schools in the county would be shut today, although a few have stayed open but will operate on reduced hours instead.
See closures.buckscc.gov.uk for a full breakdown.
In Maidenhead, Larchfield Primary and Nursery School, in Bargeman Road, and Forest Bridge School, Chiltern Road, will also be shut.
BCA, in Hall Place, Burchetts Green, has advised through a message on its website last night that it will be closed due to the ‘continued threat of adverse weather’.
And in Slough Arbour Vale School, in Farnham Road, will join Lynch Hill Enterprise Academy, in Stoke Road, and Lynch Hill School, in Garrard Road, in closing for the day.
Liverpool want Roma goalkeeper Alisson with Jurgen Klopp ready to go all out to land the Brazilian.
That decision comes in the wake of Loris Karius’ horrendous Champions League showing, with the German making two big errors as Real Madrid ran out 3-1 winners.
Liverpool already face a fight to land Alisson due to interest from Chelsea and Real Madrid.
The Blues have made him their No 1 choice to replace Thibaut Courtois, who is keen to leave Stamford Bridge for La Liga to be closer to his family.
Real want Alisson, though, with Julen Lopetegui expected to axe Keylor Navas.
THE NBA playoff action continues, with the Spurs to feature Aussie Patty Mills and LeBron James out to assert himself against Indiana.
The day begins with the Cavaliers taking on the Pacers, followed by Memphis travelling to San Antonio.
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who mentioned discipline? only you
players from all clubs have mentioned how tired they are. the coaches said it. macdermott said it!
so why not rest 4/5 for what is a comfortable home game when we have a hard set of games coming up?
absolutely crazy not to rest key players
The social media giant will invest over a billion in the state, reports CNBC . Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe announced Facebook will invest $750 million to build a 970,000-square-foot data center in Henrico County. McAuliffe also said the company will build “multiple solar facilities” worth hundreds of millions of dollars. In a statement, Rachel Peterson, Facebook’s director of data strategy said:
“When considering new data center locations, we not only look for clean and renewable energy solutions, but great partnerships within the local community, a strong pool of local talent, excellent access to fiber, and a robust electric grid. Henrico County and the Commonwealth of Virginia has it all.”
Facebook has previously stated that it aims to power all of its facilities with 100% renewable energy in the future.MG
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PARIS (AP) " The International Energy Agency says OPEC's plan to cut production and support prices are likely to be undone by increased output in non-OPEC countries like the U.S.
If correct, that could keep a lid on oil prices as a glut of supply grows despite the efforts of countries in the OPEC cartel and allies like Russia to limit production.
The IEA said in its monthly oil report Wednesday it expects non-OPEC production to grow 700,000 barrels daily this year and 1.5 million barrels next year, "which is slightly more than the expected increase in global demand."
It said it "makes sobering reading for those producers looking to restrain supply."
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The U.S. benchmark for crude fell 51 cents to $45.94 a barrel on Wednesday.
BERLIN CENTER, Ohio (WKBN) – McDonald rolled past Western Reserve 68-51 Friday night in Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference action.
Following the win, McDonald Head Coach Jeff Rasile joined Chad Krispinsky courtside to offer his thoughts.
Western Reserve has not defeated McDonald since the 2005-06 season.
Zach Rasile led the Blue Devils with 20 points. Braedon Poole notched a double-double with 16 points and 11 rebounds. Riko Rodriguez tallied 15 points in the victory.
McDonald improves to 15-1 overall and 11-0 in MVAC action. The Blue Devils will host Lowellville Tuesday night.
A new week and I’m still procrastinating cleaning my office. Sad…I know, but I’ll get to it….really, I will….soon…maybe
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D-Day, the Battle of the Bulge, and Operation Market Garden; no matter the campaign and no matter the battle, our nation's bravest men fearlessly surged forward to defeat the German threat in World War II.
Although each infantryman was responsible for various duties throughout the war, they were all issued similar gear.
The basic issue wasn't anything like what troops receive today, but they made it work. Here's what they carried to victory:
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OTTAWA — Hauling goods across the country is a major and fast-growing contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, but addressing the problem isn't an economic doomsday, a new report suggests.
State of Freight, a report released today by the Pembina Institute, says there are no silver bullets to help the trucking and rail industries curb emissions, but there are ways to reduce emissions while continuing to allow the number of shipments to grow.
The report says freight accounts for more than one-tenth of the country's annual emissions, with most of it coming from trucking.
It is also one of the fastest-growing sources of emissions and is expected to surpass those of passenger vehicles in a little more than a decade.
Report co-author Eli Angen says freight is one of the most overlooked sources of emissions, but with clean fuel standards and more emphasis on finding technology to address standards for heavy-duty vehicles, the sector can continue to grow without expanding its negative impact.
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The famed guitar of Grateful Dead’s Jerry Garcia, “Wolf,” will be auctioned at a Guernsey’s event on March 14 at the Brooklyn Bowl in New York City. Proceeds from the auction will support the Southern Poverty Law Center, which “is dedicated to fighting hate and bigotry and to seeking justice for the most vulnerable members of our society,” according to the website. Find a photo of Garcia playing the guitar below.
“Wolf,” which was custom made by luthier Doug Irwin, first appeared in 1973 during a performance the Dead gave for the Hell’s Angels. It was used for many of the band’s concerts and recordings thereafter. Following Garcia’s death, the guitar was auctioned at a 2002 Guernsey’s event where it sold for nearly $1 million, more than doubling the existing world record. That buyer has gifted the guitar back to Guernsey’s for this auction, wishing to support the SPLC and its fight against racism.
Windham Police Investigate Threats Made against Smitty’s Cinema
Police are investigating threats made against Smitty’s Cinema in Windham Saturday night.
There was a call made to another location around 9pm, indicating a threat to the theater.
The cinema was evacuated as Windham police, the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Department, and State Police searched the building.
Smitty’s Locations across the state were also evacuated as a precaution.
“You have to take all of them seriously, you just never know, so every time you receive a compliant like that, or a threat. It’s incumbent upon the department to put together the emergency services and devise a response.” says Sgt. Peter L. Fulton of the Windham Police.
It was deemed safe just after 11pm.
BENSON Parish Council has awarded a grant of £2,300 to the village’s Millstream Day Centre.
The money will be split, with £1,000 going towards the centre’s kitchen refurbishment, and £1,300 towards running costs.
Work on the £40,000 kitchen project is due to begin this month.
An open gardens event held in Preston Crowmarsh last month raised another £3,000, meaning only another £3,000 is needed.
In the 12th episode of Blue Jays Mic, I reflect on the Blue Jay’s Home Stand against the Milwaukee Brewers and Baltimore Orioles last week.
I also have a few observations about players who ignite the offense like Jose Bautista. And a pitching suggestion for Blue Jays manager John Gibbons.
Let’s see whether he applies my suggestion on Tuesday against the Red Sox. I think he will. 😉
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Race wasn't mentioned during the service, but as white and black hands clasped across pews before the closing prayer, the pastor talked about the Christian response to struggles that bind all people. "If we're going to make it together, the only way we're going to do it ... is together," said the Rev.
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- As noted, WWE has been releasing past matches from WWE Hell In A Cell pay-per-views to promote this coming Sunday night's WWE Hell In A Cell 2017 show. Featured above, courtesy of WWE's official YouTube channel, is the complete Randy Orton vs. Daniel Bryan match from the WWE Hell In A Cell 2013 PPV.
- WWE Hall Of Famer Ric Flair and his daughter, former multiple-time WWE Women's Champion Charlotte Flair will be holding their first joint-book signing at the Variety Playhouse in Atlanta, Georgia on Thursday, October 12th. For more information, visit Variety-Playhouse.com.
- WWE Superstars Finn Balor, Braun Strowman, Big Cass and Alexa Bliss are scheduled to appear at the 14th annual RINGSIDE FEST event scheduled for Sunday, October 29th at Carolines on Broadway in Times Square in New York City, New York. Featured below is a promotional video for the event.
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Newswatch 16’s Ryan Leckey went behind the scenes for a rare look at the busiest mailing time of the year with the United States Postal Service. Ryan visited Scranton’s mail processing center along Stafford Avenue for the inside look.
Workers tell Newswatch 16 because of the spike in online orders this season, mail carriers have been making deliveries seven days a week since just before Thanksgiving. USPS also offered tips on what you need to know about potential “porch poachers.”
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Three persons including two tourists were rescued by lifeguards in three different drowning incidents during the weekend.
Beaches all across Goa are experiencing holiday rush with hundreds thronging the beaches to seek respite from scorching heat.
This undated photo released by the Nevada Department of Corrections shows inmate Raymond Wallace Shuman. The 83-year-old Nevada prison inmate who was serving two life terms has died three decades after his case resulted in a U.S. Supreme Court decision that overturned state laws requiring the death penalty for prison lifers who commit murder. Shuman died at Carson Tahoe Medical Center in Carson City on Friday, Feb. 2, 2018, nearly six decades after he was committed to the prison system from Nevada's Mineral County in 1958 to serve a life term for murder. Nevada Department of Corrections via AP)
Seise has been ruled out for the remainder of the season after undergoing shoulder surgery, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Seise, who the Rangers picked 29th overall in the 2017 first-year player draft, had surgery to clean out his rotator cuff area. The 19-year-old hadn't appeared in a game this season, but he hit a solid .284/.330/.400 across 51 games across two levels in his first taste of pro ball in 2017. At this point, it's unclear if Seise will be ready to go by the start of spring training next season.
Two arrested over €70,000 machinery theft as farmer is reunited with his tractor
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Gardai are quizzing two men in connection with the theft of a tractor and trailer near Mountmellick, Co Laois in January.
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Windsor Police Major Crime Branch continues to investigate a shooting early Sunday in the city's west end.
Police say a 22-year-old man told officers he was walking through an alley near Mill Street when a dark vehicle pulled up next to him.
After a brief conversation, the passenger reportedly shot the victim in the hand.
The man was released from the hospital after being treated.
No arrests have been made.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Windsor Police at 519-255-6700 ext. 4830, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com
Jesse Asher Pitts, age 36, of Columbia, Tenn., passed away June 10, 2017.
Owner and operator of J. Asher Landscaping, he was an avid outdoorsman.
Mr. Pitts is survived by his wife, Kelly Pitts; daughters, Faith Marie and Riley Ann Pitts; mother, Luann Floyd; father, Ed (Hannah) Pitts; grandmother, Nancy Pitts; mother-in- law, Rusty Sullivan; father-in- law, Dan (Melody) Sullivan; and other loving family members.
Memorial Services will be conducted beginning at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at Spring Hill Memorial Funeral Home, 5239 Main St, Spring Hill, TN 37174, with Jim Taylor officiating. Visitation 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorial donations may be made to the Jesse Pitts Memorial Fund.
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LAGOS, March 30 Nigeria's central bank will offer $100 million in currency forwards on Thursday to be settled within 60 days, traders said, citing a notice from the bank.
The bank has been selling dollars on the official market to try to narrow the spread with the black market dollar/naira rate.
The local currency weakened on the black market on Thursday to 383 per dollar from 380 at its previous session. It was quoted at 305.90 on the official window after the central bank intervened with $1.5 million on the spot market. (Reporting by Oludare Mayowa; Editing by Chijioke Ohuocha and Alison Williams)
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Elderly man found dead in home after fire
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn — A deadly house fire claims the life of an elderly man.
Brownsville police say the fire started around 2:30 p.m. Saturday afternoon in the 700 block of Hayes street. Firefighters say when they arrived on scene, smoke could be seen billowing out of the home.
The resident identified as Marvin Eubank, 68, was found dead inside. Fire officials say evidence gathered so far does not suggest foul play. The cause is still under investigation.
JOHANNESBURG, April 12 South African investors want the ruling African National Congress to explain in detail what "radical economic transformation" as stated by the government in recent speeches means, Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba said on Wednesday.
"The sense from the investors is we need to explain in detail what we mean by radical economic transformation ... we don't want to create a disjuncture between growth and development," Gigaba said.
Speaking to local investors at the Development Bank of South Africa, Gigaba said treasury will unveil plans to deal with downgrades from S&P Global Rating and Fitch after a special cabinet meeting scheduled to take place later on Wednesday. (Reporting by Mfuneko Toyana; Writing by Nqobile Dludla; Editing by James Macharia)
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Two police officers were shot and critically wounded Tuesday in Dallas, police said.
The shooter has not been captured, reported TV station WFAA. Police were searching in a wooded area behind the Home Depot where the shooting happened, according to the Dallas Morning News.
A civilian was also shot. Police said the person's condition was unknown.
The incident happened as the officers helped a security guard "responding to an incident" at the Home Depot, WFAA said. The TV station described both officers as "rookies in their 20s" and said one of them was shot in the back of the head.
A nearby stop on the regional DART train briefly closed because of police activity.
City officials, including Mayor Mike Rawlings, offered good wishes to the officers Tuesday evening.
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A single-vehicle wreck has caused low hanging power lines in the area of Wake Forest Road and Navaho Drive Monday morning.Wake Forest Road was closed until early afternoon and traffic was diverted.Navaho Drive between Wake Forest Road and Executive Drive remains closed.
Two Muskogee women are in critical condition after crashing while running from police, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. Troopers say Christa Brewer hit another car head on just before 10 p.m. Thursday, July 3.
Muskogee Police were pursuing Brewer westbound on Hancock Road at Highway 69, a collision report states. When she crossed the highway, troopers say she went left of center and hit an oncoming car head on.
Brewer, 29, was thrown from her car and taken to a Tulsa hospital with critical injuries, troopers say. A passenger in her car, 36-year-old Tanisha Barber of Muskogee, was also critically hurt.
The report says neither woman was wearing a seat belt.
The driver of the other car wasn't hurt. His 18-year-old passenger, Kelli Smallen of Broken Arrow, was treated and released from a Muskogee hospital.
We've contacted Muskogee Police to learn why they were in pursuit of Brewer and will update this story when that information is released.
Shaw Communications Inc. says its deals to sell off a data-centre business and acquire much-needed mobile airwaves prove that its wireless ambitions go beyond simply buying and running Wind Mobile, a scrappy startup with a small share of the market.
The Calgary-based cable operator announced a series of transactions this week that will see it sell Colorado-based ViaWest Inc. for $1.675-billion (U.S.) and purchase a treasure chest of spectrum licences for $430-million (Canadian) from Quebecor Inc., a fellow new entrant in the wireless game that also hopes to benefit from Shaw’s push.
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FORT WORTH, Texas — A 20-year-old who as a teenager used an "affluenza" defense regarding a drunken-driving wreck that killed four people is set to be released April 2.
Ethan Couch has served almost two years in jail for a revoked probation and is to be freed from the Tarrant County Jail in Fort Worth, Texas. He's been serving a 720-day sentence after his 2016 probation revocation for attending a party where alcohol was served.
Couch was 16 when the truck he was driving killed pedestrians in June 2013. A psychologist at his manslaughter trial blamed his actions on "affluenza," or irresponsibility due to family wealth.
His mother, Tonya Couch, awaits trial on charges of hindering apprehension of a felon and money laundering after she fled to Mexico with Ethan in 2015. She's free on bond.
Former Broncos and Rabbitohs back-rower Ben Te'o is a strong chance of being named on the famous Lions tour of New Zealand this year.
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England's Telegraph newspaper is reporting Te'o has impressed assistant coaches Steve Borthwick and Rob Howley in his time with Worcester and is being seriously considered by the selection panel.
The selection could set up a showdown with Sonny Bill-Williams who also plays at inside centre.
Te'o is one-up in that battle, infamously giving the New Zealand international a bone-rattling shoulder charge in 2014 when the Rabbitohs faced the Roosters.
The former Maroon has played eight caps for England since his move, some of which have come off the bench as he stands in the shadow of Englishman Owen Farrell.
Te'o would be likely used as a back-up option on the tour.
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SUBMITTED PHOTO Members of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Dallas, are being asked to fill their piggy banks to help end hunger in the United States and abroad.
The congregation of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Dallas, is raising money for The World Hunger ministry of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). Throughout the month of February, all members are being asked to fill their piggy banks to help end hunger in the United States and around the world.
A challenge has been issued to the members to raise $1,000 by Feb. 26. It that goal is met, Pastor Charles Grube of St. Paul’s will kiss Otis the pig, which lives at Blue Chip Farm Animal Refuge in Dallas.
A reception is planned at 9:45 a.m. Feb. 26 to cheer on Pastor Grube and Otis.
Tau Kappa Epsilon house was closed for the 2017-18 school year by the fraternity chapter's house corporation. Photo by Gareth Brangan/Onward State Citing "many ongoing problems experienced during the past school year," Penn State fraternity Tau Kappa Epsilon's Pi Chapter House Corporation announced the fraternity house will be closed for the duration of the 2017-2018 school year.
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Lore is an award-winning, critically-acclaimed podcast that exposes the darker side of history, exploring the people, places, and things we fear the most. Join Aaron Mahnke and musical guest Chad Lawson for an unforgettable evening of dark, spine-tingling tales. Because sometimes the truth is more frightening than fiction.
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MADISON — A federal judge granted anonymity to a Syrian refugee living in Dane County who filed a lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump’s travel ban.
The man had requested anonymity because he feared for the safety of his wife and three-year-old daughter, who are still in Aleppo. The man had been imprisoned and tortured by military regimes before being granted asylum status.
U.S. District Judge William Conley ruled Tuesday, February 14th that the man’s right to protect his family outweighed the public’s interest.
The man had applied for his family to join him in the United States, but the lawsuit says processing was halted with President Trump’s Jan. 27 executive order stopping travel from seven countries and suspending Syrian refugees.
Conley ordered defendants to answer questions about the application’s status by Friday at noon.
BERLIN, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Horst Seehofer, Chancellor Angela Merkel’s Bavarian ally, said he saw no reason to extend negotiations on forming a new German coalition beyond an initial deadline of Sunday night.
“I think we’ll get this done in the coming days,” Seehofer told reporters on arrival for negotiations on Friday. “So far, there is no reason to expect we will need longer than Sunday.” (Reporting by Paul Carrel, editing by Thomas Escritt)
A Bengaluru Court on Monday adjourned the solar scam matter to January 9 as the complainant’s lawyer was not prepared to cross examine former Kerala chief minister Oommen Chandy.
Chandy has been accused of accepting a bribe of Rs. 1.9 crore in the solar scam.
The scam involves duping of several persons by the two prime accused – S Saritha Nair and Radhakrishnan – who had promised to install solar power panels for them.
Chandy served as the chief minister of Kerala twice, first between August 2004 to May 2006 and again between May 2011 to May 2016.
Emmure made headlines in 2015 when frontman Frankie Palmeri was left as the last man standing following the abrupt departure of the rest of the group. Those members have now teamed up with a new singer and a former Emmure bandmate to form Painless who will releasing their first EP on June 22nd.
The lineup features the members who quit Emmure (Jesse Ketive, Mikael Mulholland and Mark Davis), along with vocalist Jacob Shaw and Bury Your Dead's Mark Castillo, who was a member of Emmure prior to the shakeup and was also previously in Between The Buried And Me.
The band has shared a teaser video for their new single "Spellbinder", which is set to be release on Friday (June 1st). Check it out here.
Charges reinstated against New York hunter who shot neighbor
MAYVILLE, N.Y. (AP) — Manslaughter charges have been reinstated against a western New York hunter who fatally shot a neighbor he mistook for a deer.
Chautauqua (shuh-TAH'-kwah) County District Attorney Patrick Swanson says a grand jury has handed up the same charge against Thomas B. Jadlowski that a judge previously dismissed.
In February, County Judge David Foley dismissed the charge because he had an issue with how the prosecutor instructed grand jury members during questioning.
Rosemary Billquist, a 43-year-old hospital worker and hospice volunteer, was shot while walking her two yellow Labrador retrievers in a field behind her home the evening of Nov. 22.
Jadlowski heard Billquist cry out after firing. He ran to her, called 911 and administered first aid until emergency responders arrived.
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The toppling of Roseanne Barr — from her racist late-night tweet to the early-morning backlash and ABC’s axing of her highly rated show — took less than 12 hours.
That is the equivalent of hyperspeed for businesses and brands that are accustomed to taking their time when it comes to high-stakes decisions about key employees who land in hot water.
But the intensity and immediacy of the social media age have turned corporate crisis management into an exercise where minutes, and sometimes seconds, count. And the praise that ABC executives received this week for their swift response will most likely serve as an example to other businesses facing public relations disasters.
“It’s the concept of the golden hour of crisis response,” said Kara Alaimo, who teaches public relations and reputation management at Hofstra University. “It’s a term borrowed from emergency medicine: Everyone knows if you get a heart attack victim to the hospital in the first hour, they’re more likely to survive.”
Banks are hard enough to understand when it comes to owning their shares. But the complexity is doubled if you invest in their risky high-yield bonds, which are designed to pay for losses in times of trouble.
Mom-and-Pop investors in most countries have been blocked from owning these technically complex securities directly, which are often known as Cocos, an abbreviation of “contingent convertible.” However, now, retail investors can buy them in two exchange-traded funds. That might be a sign that this young market is growing...
Bills to lessen tax breaks to be debated by State Senate
BATON ROUGE - The Louisiana Senate will consider proposals to whittle away at Louisiana's tax break programs to keep more money in the state treasury for spending.
The Senate Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Committee advanced a handful of bills Monday to the full Senate that would lessen or eliminate tax breaks.
One measure would get rid of a personal income tax credit parents can take up to $25 per child for educational expenses. Committee Chairman J.P. Morrell, a New Orleans Democrat, says he wants to use the $13 million in annual savings for other education programs that help more students.
Other proposals would place new limits on Louisiana's sales tax holiday for hunting supplies and would continue temporary reductions made to a personal income tax credit for taxes paid to other states.
Listen up, Cam Newton, because Reese is only going to say this once.
Seven-year-old Reese took to her dad’s Twitter to explain some routes to Newton, who received criticism after telling a female reporter it was “funny” to hear her talking about routes.
“This is a corner route,” Reese started, holding a picture of what the route looks like. “This is a slant route. This is a post, up and over.”
Newton made the controversial comment to female reporter Jourdan Rodrigue and has since apologized in a video.
Reese’s dad, Eric, says he posted the video of his daughter to prove females can understand football routes, adding that it annoys him when people discount female knowledge of the game. Eric, an Eagles season ticket holder, said he even learned the game from his mom.
Reese, donning an Eagles jersey, left off with one more message for Newton: “If you forget any of these, the Eagles are going to show you on Thursday night football.”
Editor's Note: The family asked that NBC10 not use their last name.
May 3 TransAlta Renewables Inc
* Transalta Renewables reports first quarter 2017 results
* Says expects its comparable ebitda for 2017 to be in range of $425 million and $450 million
* Sees cafd to be in range of $235 million and $260 million for fy
* Sees adjusted funds from operations to be in range of $320 million and $350 million in fy
* Qtrly adjusted funds from operations per share $0.37
* Qtrly revenue $129 million versus $68 million
* Q1 earnings per share view c$0.25, revenue view c$73.1 million -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Horford had 15 points (6-14 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five assists, and four rebounds in 31 minutes during Monday's 108-85 loss to the Bulls.
Horford was listed as questionable due to a right knee bruise, but felt well enough during warmups to give it a go. The Celtics were without Horford's top pick-and-roll partner, Kyrie Irving, who sat out due to a left quad contusion. Nevertheless, Irving will likely be back for Wednesday's bout with the Nuggets, which should help Horford regain his form following this mediocre performance.
LeBron James is not the Cavs' only threat, although he's their biggest, says Steve Kerr
That’s the word from Warriors coach Steve Kerr going into Game 1 of the NBA Finals (Friday, 2am UK time).
Much of the focus is on how Golden State stop four-time MVP James - who has been in electric form throughout the post-season.
The 33-year-old has averaged 34 points, added to 9.2 rebounds and 8.8 assists, across 17 games to help the Cavs reach an unlikely fourth straight Finals.
Cleveland’s hopes of winning the Eastern Conference again were written off by almost everyone after a huge roster change-up in February left them with a host of role players with little or no playoff experience.
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Nolan Patrick looks on during media availability for 2017 NHL draft prospects prior to Game Four of the 2017 NHL Stanley Cup Final at the Bridgestone Arena on June 5, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee. Nolan Patrick looks on during media availability for 2017 NHL draft prospects prior to Game Four of the 2017 NHL Stanley Cup Final at the Bridgestone Arena on June 5, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee.
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WASHINGTON (AP) - The company formerly known as Yahoo is paying a $35 million fine to resolve federal regulators' charges that the online pioneer deceived investors by failing to disclose one of the biggest data breaches in internet history.
The Securities and Exchange Commission announced the action Tuesday against the company, which is now called Altaba after its most valuable parts were sold to Verizon Communications for $4.48 billion last year. The Sunnyvale, California-based company neither admitted nor denied the allegations but did agree to refrain from further violations of securities laws.
Personal data was stolen from hundreds of millions of Yahoo users in the December 2014 breach attributed to Russian hackers. The SEC alleged that, although Yahoo senior managers and attorneys were told about the breach, the company failed to fully investigate.
#BREAKING exclusive video of vehicle fire under United Nations overpass on the FDR and 42nd street. @PIX11News pic.twitter.com/yS1X8OBmO2 — Anthony DiLorenzo (@ADiLorenzoTV) April 24, 2018
MIDTOWN, Manhattan — A vehicle caught fire beneath the United Nations overpass in Midtown Manhattan on Tuesday morning, snarling rush-hour traffic.
The blaze broke out shortly before 9 a.m. along East 42nd Street and FDR Drive, fire officials said. No injuries have been reported.
No additional details were immediately available.
Greenpeace activists hoist an oxygen task and mask up to the top of Mexico City's Diana the Huntress Fountain on Wednesday, May 30. EFE-EPA/Mario Guzman
Greenpeace activists place a mask and oxygen tank on Mexico City's Diana the Huntress Fountain, accompanied by a sign reading: "The air in Mexico KILLS," on Wednesday, May 30. EFE-EPA/Mario Guzman
Members of Greenpeace Mexico climbed the Diana the Huntress Statue here Wednesday to dramatize the problem of air pollution in this sprawling, traffic-clogged metropolis of 20 million people.
The activists festooned the iconic sculpture on Mexico City's main thoroughfare with an oxygen tank and mask, accompanied by a sign reading: "The air in Mexico KILLS."
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. employers posted slightly fewer job openings in October than the previous month, but the number of people being hired improved.
The Labor Department says nearly 6 million jobs were available at the end of October, down from 6.18 million in September. Manufacturers, retailers, wholesalers and the information sector advertised fewer jobs.
But total hires rose 4.4 percent to 5.55 million.
The government said last week that employers added a net total of 244,000 jobs in October and 228,000 in November. That partly reflected a recovery in hiring after the hurricanes dragged down jobs gains in September.
Despite the healthy job market, many people are staying in their jobs rather than departing for new ones. The number of quits held steady for a second straight month at 3.18 million.
March 19(Reuters) - Lightron Inc :
* Says it raised 2.5 billion won in private placement via issued 500,000 shares
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Stanley said, humbly, "KISS is immortal. I look forward to a day when I'll see KISS play without me.Don't want to do it next week, haven't penciled anything in, but it would be the culmination of what we've built and a consistent progression. Do you go to a Yankees ballgame and hold up a sign 'Where's Babe Ruth?' The team continues because the ideal is met. The standard is met.
"If someone else can be a great frontman and reflect the philosophy of KISS, it doesn't have to be me. Is there someone else out there either in their teens or early 20s now who is going to pick up the torch? I'm sure there is."
Gene Simmons is all up for it, too! He told WNCX radio, "one day we're gonna hang up our platform heels.... I'd like nothing better than if four new, young, deserving, hard-working guys would put on the makeup and carry the torch. That would be the coolest." Read more here.
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Montreal police are investigating an attempted murder in Cote-des-Neiges that sent a man in his 30's to hospital Saturday evening.
The first 911 calls came in around 4 p.m. Police located a man, conscious, inside of a a parking garage on Cote-des-Neiges and Decelles Ave. He had sustained at least one bullet wound to the upper body, and was transported to hospital.
An SPVM spokesperson said the victim was in surgery, but there is no word on his condition.
Police also said the man was known to authorities in the area.
Forensic investigators will be assessing the scene, and analyzing nearby surveillance footage. A number of witnesses will also be questioned.
No arrests have been made.
Southbound Cote-des-Neiges was temporarily closed to traffic from Queen Mary, but has since re-opened.
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Javi Marroquin is expecting a child with girlfriend Lauren Comeau.
The Teen Mom 2 star, who shares son Lincoln with ex Kailyn Lowry, announced the exciting baby news on Instagram Wednesday. "Been kinda quiet lately for many reasons," Javi wrote. "I was sad I couldn't share the good news because I was afraid of what people would say. The amount of love I've received is so overwhelming and so appreciated. I realized no negative comment will take this moment away from us. A baby is a blessing and I am ecstatic for the future."
"Lincoln is happy, I'm happy, and Lauren is happy," he continued. "Gonna go on a little hiatus from social media to take all this in and enjoy it with my family and loved ones. For those sending love, thank you! We appreciate it."
Lufthansa will hire 1,000 flight attendants for its Munich hub as its launches Airbus A380 operations from the Bavarian capital in spring 2018.
“From March 25, our A380s will take off for Hong Kong, Los Angeles and Beijing,” Lufthansa Munich hub CEO Wilken Bormann said.
Lufthansa will transfer five of 14 509-seat Airbus A380s from its Frankfurt home base to Munich starting from summer 2018.
This is the first time Lufthansa has based A380s outside Frankfurt.
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Coach Meke Mwase in dark over Bullets link
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WESTTOWN TOWNSHIP (CBS) — Police released dash cam video on Monday of the daring rescue of a driver injured in a Westtown Township car crash.
In the video provided by the Westtown-East Goshen Police Department, the good Samaritans could be seen pulling the victim out from under the burning car.
It all started last Wednesday afternoon when a driver smashed into several parked cars in the Saints Simon and Jude Schools parking lot.
The individual had been trapped underneath his vehicle that was on fire. School faculty members were able to use numerous fire extinguishers to keep the fire from spreading until the driver could be extricated from beneath the vehicle.
Officials say they hope to identify who helped at the scene in order to recognize them for their heroic efforts.
Two recent court decisions may be complicating cities’ efforts to sue banks for predatory lending.
While the courts have affirmed banks’ right to file such suits, they are also holding them to a higher standard in proving that banks knowingly steered minority borrowers into high-cost home loans.
Mark Tupper joins Noah Newman in studio for an NFL Draft discussion!
The guys discuss who the Bears are eyeing at number 8, and also whether or not any Illini will hear their name called next weekend.
Click the video above to watch the latest edition of Tupper's Take!
Putrajaya says snubbed Israeli rep at World Urban Forum
Datuk Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican said the Israeli diplomat was the only participant not received by Wisma Putra and security officials at the World Urban Forum last month. ― Bernama picKUALA LUMPUR, March 20 ― The Israeli diplomat who attended the World Urban Forum here last month was the only participant not received by Wisma Putra and security officials, Deputy Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican said today.
Speaking during question time in the Dewan Rakyat today, Reezal said the Malaysian had no involvement in David Roet's visit, which he said was organised entirely by a United Nations agency.
“The status of Malaysia and Israel's relations didn’t change. The attendance of the Israeli diplomat should not be seen as efforts for Malaysia and Israel to have diplomatic relations,” he said while answering Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail (PKR-Permatang Pauh).
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Everett, who wears a plaid shirt over a t-shirt and gray jeans, comes with a drum kit (he’s a musician, the company explains in a press release). He is bandmates with Tenney Grant, a blond-haired, brown-eyed doll who is “a rising star in the Nashville music scene,” the company said.
The newest doll is part of a push toward more diversity in American Girl’s lineup. “We do an enormous amount of research with girls and their parents, and the one thing we’ve heard loud and clear is a desire for more—specifically more characters and stories from today,” spokeswoman Julie Parks said in an emailed statement. In addition to Logan and Tenney, the company is also releasing Z Yang, a Korean-American character, and Nanea, a Hawaiian character, on Thursday.
The dolls will sell for American Girl’s standard retail price of $115 for a doll and a book.
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The UWM Gospel Choir, under director Diante Harris, presents its final performance of the 2016-2017 school year with an evening of Gospel music. Guests include Tryphosa Tyler, Fre Robinson & Pure Voices, Living Sacrifice Liturgical Dancers, and the Marquette University Gospel Choir.
Price: free
Plainville Community Schools are in need of volunteers for a variety of programs. Adult volunteers are needed to serve as mentors, tutors, reading partners and classroom helpers in the schools in Plainville. If you are interested in paying it forward in the community and making a difference in the life of a Plainville student, contact Sue Bradley, volunteer coordinator, Plainville Community Schools, by phone at (860)793-3210 x212 or via email at bradleys@plainvilleschools.org.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Bored with the regular girls’ night out? Try Art Attack for a fun, no-skills-necessary diversion.
The first Friday of every month from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Art Attack Studio opens their doors just for the ladies. Snacks, non-alcoholic beverages, prizes and games are provided. The six dollar Studio Fee includes two hours of painting, paints, brushes and the glazing and firing of each item. Ceramic pieces are extra.
Art Attack is New Mexico’s oldest locally owned and operated “paint your own” pottery and mosaic tile studio. No skill level or experience required. The studio is a welcoming place where artists of all ages can discover their own creativity, the joy of painting, and make something unique they can cherish for years to come.
For more information, visit their website
MOLLIE KING INSTAGRAM: The Strictly Come Dancing babe wowed in a sheer-panelled bodysuit
Having wowed viewers and judges alike on Strictly Come Dancing last year, the 31-year-old is now a co-host on BBC Radio 1's The Matt Edmonson Show.
And when she's not sounding out over the airwaves, Mollie can be found living up to her duties as brand ambassador for lingerie house Boux Avenue.
Taking to her Mollie King Instagram this morning, the blonde posted an eye-popping picture of herself modelling a plunging bodysuit.
The small screen siren dared to bare more than a little skin in the sheer-panelled dusty pink design.
The entrance to a branch of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) in the Xiongan New Area in North China's Hebei Province. The branch opened in the area on Monday. Four commercial banks currently have branches in the new area, which is intended to help push forward the coordinated development of Beijing, Tianjin, and Hebei. Photo: IC
Edwin John Moffatt from North Mackay has been charged with two counts of using a carriage service to access child pornography material.
Edwin John Moffatt from North Mackay has been charged with two counts of using a carriage service to access child pornography material. Nat Bromhead
A NORTH Mackay man could take two child pornography charges to trial.
Edwin John Moffat, 69, faced Mackay Magistrates Court on Wednesday on two counts of using a carriage service to access child pornography material.
He did not enter pleas to the charges.
Defence solicitor Erin Beer, of Legal Aid Queensland, said Moffat's charges could be committed to a higher court.
Magistrate John Aberdeen ordered a brief of evidence be disclosed by the prosecution by November 15.
Moffat's bail was continued and his case was adjourned to November.
Marvel Studios is marking its 10th anniversary this year and the Hollywood behemoth has a lot to celebrate.
Since "Iron Man" hit theaters in 2008, Marvel has produced 19 films, netted $14.8 billion in worldwide grosses and become the envy of every studio in Hollywood.
On Thursday, its most ambitious project to date, "Avengers: Infinity War," hits theaters worldwide and is looking at a record-breaking opening that could surpass "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" as the biggest of all-time.
Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige says their theory for filmmaking is simple, however. He says and his team at Marvel just make films that they'd want to watch.
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Chef Amalia Scatena, most recently of Cannon Green, has been hired as executive chef of goat.sheep.cow.north. Hired to finesse and expand the dinner menu, Scatena brings her Mediterranean cuisine background to the French cafe and cheese shop while "preserving the lunch plates.""We couldn’t be more excited for Amalia to join the team. Her culinary expertise will help us bring to life the sophisticated bistro menu that originally inspired the design of the space," co-owners Patty Floersheimer and Trudi Wagner say in a press release.Prior to opening Cannon Green in December of 2014, Scatena worked at Barboursville Vineyard’s Palladio restaurant, Keswick Hall, and Pippin Hill in Virginia. She grew up in San Francisco and graduated from the Advanced Culinary Arts Professional Program of the Culinary Institute of Florence, Italy.
Regarding bitcoin millionaires, Buterin says it is the luck of the draw, ‘where everyone who won the draw seems to feel like they deserved it for being smarter’, writes Chloe Cornish
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Washington Nationals say that assistant hitting coach Jacque Jones has been suspended with pay pending an internal investigation.
The team says the suspension is connected to a legal matter.
The club announced Jones' suspension less than a half-hour before the scheduled first pitch of Game 1 of Washington's NL Division Series against the defending World Series champion Chicago Cubs on Friday night.
The 42-year-old Jones retired as a player in 2008 after 10 years with four teams.
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The UK’s hung parliament has led to Prime Minister Theresa May having to rely on the DUP in Northern Ireland and with no majority in Westminster, hopes of a softer Brexit have emerged.
On the latest Inside Business podcast, John McGrane, director general of the British Irish Chamber of Commerce, says that could happen, but it would take “somebody of the unique ‘backflipability’ of Boris Johnson to come out and say: I’ve looked into my heart, de Valera-style, and I’ve read the will of the people and it’s for a soft Brexit.”
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He is joined by economist Jim Power to discuss what a softer Border with Northern Ireland might look like and what Ireland’s new Taoiseach Leo Varadkar should do for the economy.
In the second half of the show, Larry Broderick of the Financial Services Union talks to Joe Brennan about the AIB IPO and explains why the bank should establish a profit-share with staff in recognition of their role in getting the bank back on its feet.
The Football Association has given Manchester United and Manchester City until Wednesday to reply to a request for observations following reports of ugly scenes after City’s 2-1 win at Old Trafford.
United manager Jose Mourinho and City goalkeeper Ederson are reported to have had a confrontation after the game, while it is claimed Mourinho had milk and water thrown at him from the away dressing room.
The home side is understood to have taken exception to City’s post-match celebrations and an altercation – involving up to 20 players and staff in the crowded corridor leading to the dressing rooms – is believed to have left City coach Mikel Arteta with a head wound.
Referee Michael Oliver did not witness the scenes, so the FA has not received a report on the matter from him.
Mikel Arteta was involved in the tunnel incident (Mike Egerton/PA)
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LONDON (AP) — London police say they have arrested a 24-year-old-man who allegedly tried to climb a wall outside Buckingham Palace on Sunday night.
The Metropolitan Police said Monday the suspect didn't have any weapons on him and "the incident is not being treated as terrorist related."
He was arrested on suspicion of trespass and suspicion of possessing a controlled substance.
The department said its Royalty and Specialist Protection Command arrested the man after he allegedly stepped over a low fence and tried to scale a wall outside the palace.
Buckingham Palace is the official home of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, although she is often at one of her other residences.
Police say he was given a mental health assessment and released on conditional bail.
He must report to London police in January.
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1. What To Expect At World Champs
2. Who To Watch This Weekend
3. Is Bolt Looking Beatable?
4. 100s, 10,000s & More!
5. Women’s 100m, 1,500m Preview, T&F ‘Crisis’
6. Women’s 1500m, Men’s 800m & Steeplechase Finals
7. 800s, Wayde’s “Non-Celebration” & The Viral Controversy
8. Makwala Issue, The Science Of Fatigue & Day 7 Preview
9. Why Michael Johnson’s Makwala Comments Were Reckless
10. Does The IAAF World Champs Need A Revamp?
11. Is Bolt The Greatest Track & Field Athlete Of All Time?
12. The Winners & Losers Of The World Athletics Champs
Jo Swinson has become the bookies’ favourite to replace Lib Dem leader Tim Farron who resigned yesterday.
The MP for East Dunbartonshire has been tipped for her party’s top job in Westminster.
Ms Swinson was re-elected to the House of Commons last Thursday (June 8) in the General Election.
Bookies have already picked her as their favourite to be the next Lib Dem leader.
Both Bet 365 and Sky Bet have odds of 5/4 of her taking the top job.
And she’s ahead of Vince Cable who is 2/1, Norman Lamb at 5/1 and Ed Davey at 7/1.
Soufriere residents are celebrating a major milestone for the town’s Fond St. Jacques Primary School.
The school has emerged in the top position among public schools for students’ performance at the 2018 common entrance examination.
It’s the first time that a school in district 8 has achieved this feat.
As Alison Kentish reports, education officials, students, staff and parents are beaming with pride for a small school that has achieved in a big way!
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The Google Now page has been around for a while now and it has seen numerous design changes. The latest change appears to be pretty significant. A Reddit user noticed a brand new Google Now screen on their Pixel XL after a reboot. Check out the screenshots below.
The screenshots are from version 7.3 of the Google app. The main change is the transparent background. You can see the wallpaper underneath the shortcuts and cards. The Google logo is gone and the search bar has been moved to the top. Next to Search is the “Upcoming” icon. The Upcoming page is basically the same, but the Pixel has the new tabbed Feed.
So far, only one user has reported these design changes. As with all tests, this could be exactly that: just a test. Or it could be a new design that we see in the future. Do you think this is a better design than the current app?
March 30 Alba SpA:
* Reported on Wednesday the final results of LEM's procedure to fulfil the obligation of purchase
* Reported 597,629 shares tendered, corresponding to 6.1 pct of Alba's share capital
* LEM and the shareholders who signed the shareholders' agreement on Dec. 1 will own a total 97.5 pct stake in Alba
* There are the conditions for LEM to exercise the right of purchase of Alba's remaining shares
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“People keep asking me when I’m retiring,” he said in a press release. “This will be my final world tour, but I can’t say I won’t do some shows here...
The world’s third-largest economy has struggled to achieve sustainable strong growth for much of the past two decades.
It has now racked up six consecutive quarters of economic expansion – the longest period of unbroken growth for more than a decade – raising hopes that the so-called Abenomics programme, named after Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, could be bearing fruit.
That programme includes printing money, aiming to cut real interest rates and weaken the yen, though that did not have the anticipated effect of boosting imports in the latest quarter.
Surveys of business activity indicate growth has continued into July, so economists expect more positive numbers in the months ahead.
“We therefore expect GDP to rise for the seventh consecutive quarter in the third quarter, which would mark the longest expansion since the turn of the century,” said Marcel Thieliant at Capital Economics.
Three people are facing charges after they were caught with heroin and items related to drug dealing in Coos Bay. Police said multiple law enforcement agencies joined together to execute a search warrant on April 10 at a home in the 1100 block of Ocean Court.
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Cauley-Stein (knee) is listed as probable for Saturday's game against the Mavericks, James Ham of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Cauley-Stein returned from a from a two-game absence for Friday's loss to the Warriors. While there were no reported setbacks, it looks like the Kings are erring on the side of caution for his status Saturday. Although he appears on track to play, check back for confirmation of his status closer to tip-off.
Fireworks explode over Parliament Hill to celebrate New Year's Eve and Canada's 150th anniversary of Confederation on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Saturday, December 31, 2016. Head-down in wind that whipped an expected 10 to 15 cm of snow, the capital barbecued hotdogs, oohed and ahhed for splashy pyrotechnics and bopped to pop by Carly Rae Jepsen.
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WOODSTOCK, Ala. (AP) - MöllerTech, a German auto supplier, has opened a $46.3 million plant in central Alabama.
Company officials say 222 employees will be hired at the new supply plant by the end of 2019. Al.com reported the ribbon-cutting ceremony was held recently, just 16 months after the company announced it would build the plant in Bibb County.
Steve Jordan, President of MöllerTech's North American division, says the supply plant currently has 50 employees.
It will be next door to Mercedes-Benz's new Global Logistics Center in an industrial park.
Mercedes-Benz U.S. International CEO Jason Hoff attended the ribbon cutting to welcome MöllerTech.
MöllerTech's parent company, MöllerGroup, has had a business relationship with Mercedes since the 1950s.
The German company also develops interior parts for Audi, BMW, Daimler, GM, Honda, Porche, Rolls-Royce and Toyota.
A man wanted for shooting a five-year-old girl and a man at a party Saturday in Tuscaloosa is under arrest.
Authorities with the Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit say Brandon Hurst, 24, was arrested Wednesday.
The shooting happened shortly before 9 p.m. Authorities were called to the scene in the 2600 block of 25th Street North near Elizabeth Street and Elm Street.
The child was released from the hospital Tuesday.
A 41-year-old man remains in the hospital with life-threatening injuries.
The initial investigation shows there was an argument at a party then a suspect brandished a handgun and was asked to leave. Police say that's when he began firing at the male victim who was standing in a yard.
The 5-year-old was reportedly inside a home where she was hit by a bullet from the altercation.
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A Butler County teen will serve at least six years in juvenile detention for the murder of her father. (WXIX)
A Butler County teen will serve at least six years in juvenile detention for the murder of her father.
On Monday, loved ones of 71-year-old James Ponder spoke before the sentencing of 15-year-old Mariah Ponder.
"I don't sleep anymore. Every day I wake up in a hell," said a sister of Mariah Ponder. "Every day, I wake up knowing that my little sister Mariah murdered my daddy. Every day I know there are no more memories to be made."
RELATED | Family wants answers after teen takes deal in father's death
Police say Mariah Ponder shot her father in the head inside of his Hamilton home in February 2017.
The teen accepted the plea deal earlier this year which would keep her out of adult jail. However, the judge says should Mariah Ponder have any problems in detention, she could be bound over and serve 15 years to life in prison as an adult.
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India will host newly promoted Test side Afghanistan for their first-ever Test match, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced on Monday. The dates of the historic Test will be chalked out later, BCCI acting Secretary Amitabh Choudhary announced after a Special General Meeting.
He said India will also host 81 matches across all the three formats from 2019 to 2023 according to the new Future Tours Programme (FTP).
"Afghans were scheduled to play their first Test in 2019 versus Australia but considering the historic relationship between India and Afghanistan, we decided to host their first Test," Choudhary told reporters.
The next FTP cycle at home will include high-profile series against England, South Africa and Australia.
The BCCI also decided against coming under the jurisdiction of the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) and reiterated that it already follows the regulations laid down by World Anti Doping Agency (WADA).
(With inputs from IANS)
A 23-year-old man died after driving head-on into a tractor trailer on New Year's Day. Police believe he was impaired at the time.
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Market Rasen Library is hosting another free craft activity drop-in session this Friday, June 16, for little ones and their grown ups.
Run in association with Children’s Links and Market Rasen Children’s Centre, the theme this time is Father’s Day.
The session runs from 10.30am to noon.
There is no need to book, just drop in.
Re: Chief must fire disgraced officers or go down trying, DiManno, Aug. 12
Chief must fire disgraced officers or go down trying, DiManno, Aug. 12
It is frightening to me that these three cops may be reinstated as police officers in Toronto or anywhere else. Their behaviour that night was reprehensible.
These three cops have tarnished the reputation of all officers on the force. Their behaviour will have a disastrous effect on how the people of Toronto feel about their police. People will be even less likely to trust the police, help them solve crimes or co-operate with them.
I truly believe the majority of Toronto police officers are good, and must be ashamed and disgusted to have these three men on the force. It is very good news that senior officers have been told to inform all officers that even when off duty, officers must adhere to the core values of integrity, honour and trustworthiness.
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A Cape Girardeau road is blocked due to a fallen tree (Source: KFVS)
A fallen tree has been removed from Mt. Auburn Road in Cape Girardeau, Missouri as of 5:45 a.m. on May 30.
This was near Kimberly Drive and the tree blocked three lanes of traffic.
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Crews were on scene to direct traffic and remove the tree.
Drivers were asked to avoid the area if possible.
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ELIZABETHTOWN, Pa. (WHTM) – A prison inmate serving time for sexually abusing a child has been charged with the abuse of two other children.
The Lancaster County district attorney’s office says 44-year-old Brian T. Morningstar sexually abused two boys between 2011 and 2013, when he lived in Elizabethtown.
Prosecutors say the boys were ages 3 and 7 when the abuse began. The boys told a relative about the abuse, and the relative contacted police last year.
Morningstar was sentenced in 2014 to 8 to 20 years for the sexual abuse of a girl.
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Temperatures are set to rise across the region this weekend with many families eager to find the best location to enjoy the sun.
Here’s our short guide to seven different places you can visit for free...
The U.S. Supreme Court has struck down a federal law based on what the justices called "stunning stereotypes" — among them that most men care little about their children born out of wedlock.
Under the law, a child born abroad to an unwed American mother automatically becomes a U.S. citizen if the mother previously lived in the U.S. for a period of at least one year.
In contrast, the child of an unwed father can't become a U.S. citizen unless the father has lived in the U.S. for a continuous period of five years, two of them when he was over the age of 14.
Now, the Supreme Court has ruled that the different gender lines drawn by Congress violate the Constitution's guarantee of equal protection of the law.
Mentor Duluth Seeks New Recruits
March into Mentoring Campaign Underway
DULUTH, Minn. – This month Mentor Duluth is aiming to recruit new mentors through their annual March into Mentoring campaign.
Each March, Mentor Duluth sets a goal of diminishing the wait list of over 200 kids and matching them with new mentors.
The organization is also hoping to garner support through an annual event.
Prom Across the Ages is taking place on Friday, March 23 from 6:30 – 10 p.m. at Clyde Iron Works.
All participants are encouraged to dress in prom attire from their favorite decade.
Tickets can be purchased online (1 for $20 or 2 for $35) or at the door (1 for $25 and 2 for $40).
For more information head to mentorduluth.org or facebook.com.
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The Cowboys frequently move money around in contracts, creating more cap space.
They already have started that process this offseason, having converted some of La'el Collins‘ 2018 salary into a signing bonus, Field Yates of ESPN reports. Collins will get $150,000 now as part of a signing bonus, allowing the Cowboys to spread the bonus over the next two years.
Collins, an undrafted free agent in 2015, has two years remaining on his deal.
He moved from left guard to right tackle in 2017 after Doug Free retired. He allowed five sacks, according to STATS, Inc., and was called for three holding penalties.
Diaz pitched a scoreless ninth inning Tuesday against the White Sox to secure his ninth save of the season. He struck out two.
Diaz posted a strong bounceback performance after walking three batters in his previous relief appearance on Saturday. The hard-throwing righty needed just 11 pitches to retire the side and preserve the Mariners' first shutout of the season. Diaz currently boasts a shiny 0.79 ERA over his first 11.1 innings of relief this season.
OPP are investigating after a Yamaha motorcycle and a Chevrolet van collided at an intersection Sunday afternoon in Tecumseh.
Essex Windsor Emergency Medical Services and Tecumseh Fire Rescue Service attended to the call with OPP at the intersection of Essex Country Roads 19 and 46.
The driver and passenger of the motorcycle were pronounced dead at the scene, their names have not yet been released.
READ MORE: OPP Underwater Unit investigating after vehicle drives off cliff into Lake Erie
Charges against the driver of the Chevrolet van are pending.
AM980 will provide further details as they become available.
The prospect of a huge ask from WMATA and Metro next year, the equivalent to six cents on the tax rate for every one of Falls Church’s 14,000 citizens, led the F.C. City Council Monday to modify language in a resolution authorizing this year’s payment to WMATA to say, “The City of Falls Church is paying its fair share, but the current projected increases are not sustainable and may not be approved due to other demands on public money.”
The City currently pays WMATA the equivalent of 2. 5 cents on the tax rate, but it may go up to 6.0 cents next year, City Manager Wyatt Shields cautioned the Council. All this is despite the fact that neither Metro Rail station is actually in the City, and a heavily-used 3B Metro bus line on W. Broad Street was terminated in the last year.
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First responders spent Wednesday morning on the scene of a fully engulfed house fire in Biloxi. And it was set ablaze on purpose for fire department training.
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CLIFFORD TOWNSHIP -- A fire that damaged a mobile home in Susquehanna County is considered suspicious, according to state police.
The fire started around 3:30 a.m. Monday on White Drive outside Forest City and spread to another trailer.
No one was living in the home where the fire started.
A state police fire marshal is investigating.
Happy birthday Alex Kane! [Alex turned 62 yesterday]
This is a wonderful article by him (‘We talked about me becoming a dad so old – the benefits easily outweighed the risks,’ August 12).
I had an older father (he was 55 when I was born) who said he would be lucky to see me to 10.
He died when I was 27.
He retired when I was seven, so I had a dad who was at home when I got home from school, was off sick etc.
He watched me graduate.
I was always his little girl but had the privilege to help look after him at the end.
We were a family with a difference but I would not change it for the world.
These children are a gift who will only thrive by having you as parents.
Carol Chambers, Dundonald
In recent years, the U.S. national anthem has been up for debate due to protests from athletes on social issues.
But no matter what you think of the demonstrations, a great singer could have you standing, jumping for joy or just plain catching the spirit.
With the Super Bowl coming up on Sunday, many folks are anticipating Pink‘s take on “The Star-Spangled Banner.” She has a lot to live up to.
Some of the greatest singers of our generation have brought new life to the song and a creative approach could cement your name in history.
Swipe through to watch our top picks for the well known song, and let us know if you agree on Twitter and Facebook!
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Speaking to a handful of reporters outside his Palm Beach, Fla., club, Mar-a-Lago, Mr. Trump cast his declarations of doubt as an effort to seek the truth. "I just want them to be sure because it's a pretty serious charge," Mr. Trump said of the intelligence agencies.
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Caruthersville Officers have arrested a Canalou native, and she’s being held with a bond of more than $6,000.
25-year-old Destiney Corbin was wanted on three warrants, the first of which was from Scott County, where she’d violated her probation rules.
She was on probation for 3rd degree assault and property damage.
She had a warrant in Mississippi County for two counts of forgery.
The third warrant was from the Caruthersville Municipal Court for not having insurance.
TTC spokesman Brad Ross says 67 of 89 streetcars produced by Bombardier will be sent back to the company because of “inferior frame welds.”
 Jeremie Dufault is one of the smartest and nicest people I know. I am glad he’s running for the state House of Representatives. I support him and I hope you can too.
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Know Your Limits: Understanding Your Term Sheet's Exclusivity Provision Before going exclusive with a VC, startups should understand this key provision in any term sheet. WilmerHale's Stephanie Evans and Tim Hultzman explain how exclusivity works in most startup financing term sheets.
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Washington State University College Republicans have a new president.
Amir Rezamand, formerly the Vice President of the organization at WSU, told KHQ he is now the President.
It is unclear if former President James Allsup resigned or if he was ousted. KHQ's attempts to reach Allsup have not been successful.
Allsup recently attended the march in Charlottesville, but right now it is unclear if that played a role in his apparent removal.
KHQ is speaking with Rezamand this afternoon via telephone. Amir says he'll be able to discuss specifics regarding Allsup at that time.
This story is developing. Check back for updates.
Serena Williams’ catsuit at Tuesday’s French Open match was surely a winner.
“Catsuit anyone?” she quipped on Twitter with a photo of her slimming black ensemble by Nike that also featured a red band around the waist. “For all the moms out there who had a tough recovery from pregnancy – here you go. If I can do it, so can you. Love you all!!”
Williams’s win against Kristyna Pliskova was her first grand slam victory since giving birth last fall. She beat Pliskova in straight sets.
The 36-year-old tennis champ, who is after her 24th Grand Slam title, will take on Ashleigh Barty in the next round.
The new mom has always made headlines with her fashion choices. She most recently wore sneakers to the royal wedding reception.
Williams’ fashion line, Serena, debuted Wednesday on her website with 12 core pieces. Prices range from $35 to $250.
Alexander Polunin puts the Russians up by one after scoring from center ice. @CanadianTire #BigPlay #WorldJuniors https://t.co/JLvAqi0ZFz pic.twitter.com/swARPtozct
The Door County Sheriff’s Department is reporting that Deputy Matt Tassoul and his canine companion, Gent, are working on their third week of training in New Mexico. Tassoul, a 12-year veteran of the department, and his two year old German Shepherd partner, are expected to be in Albuquerque for six and a half weeks. After it was determined that the sheriff’s department needed a canine unit, fundraising has provided the dollars needed to bring Gent from Germany to Door County and pay for training. A foundation has been set up to provide the resources needed for department programming like the K9 unit, Chop and Shop With a Cop, and the DARE program.
Pink revealed on Saturday that she has the flu, but is determined to sing the National Anthem at the 2018 Super Bowl on Sunday as planned.
Despite her ailment, she did perform on Friday at the pre-game Nomadic Live! event at The Armory in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the city where the New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles will face off at the NFL championship.
"Trying to practice the flu away," Pink wrote on Instagram. "I've been waiting to sing this song ["The Star Spangled Banner"] since 1991 when I saw my idol, Whitney Houston, own this song. And now, my chance has finally come. And it just so happens that this chance comes when I have two small Petri dish kids who literally cough INTO MY MOUTH and rub their snot on my cheek. You can't write this stuff I swear! And here we are."
Irish Life has announced today that it plans to increase its presence in Dundalk, Co. Louth, with the building of a new Irish Life Customer Service Centre in Finnabair Business Park.
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Nearly four months after he was sworn in as Zimbabwe’s new president, Emmerson Mnangagwa, says significant progress has been made in reversing the endemic corruption under Robert Mugabe’s rule. His government set up a 90-day amnesty to return stolen assets or face prosecution.
But critics say more needs to be done to make sure the recovered money benefits ordinary people.
Al Jazeera’s Haru Mutasa reports from Harare.
The list generated debate and speculation. Here is some Zimbabweans online reacted to the looter’s list
https://twitter.com/advocatemahere/status/975690381412122624
Liguori: Thomas Is Ready To Become A Face Of PGA Tour By winning the PGA Championship -- and his first major in the process -- Justin Thomas has finally emerged from the long shadow cast by his buddy Jordan Spieth.
Rookie Prospects Can Mess With Your Fantasy Baseball RosterMLB has seen a lot of injuries to major stars in the last month or so, in addition to a plethora of trades. If you think those are the only things that can derail your journey to a fantasy baseball league championship, think again. Here come the rookies!
TORONTO — Canadian mining stocks helped give the main Toronto stock index some lift in late-morning trading, while U.S. stocks were mixed.
The S&P/TSX composite index was up 15.94 points to 16,112.01, after 90 minutes of trading.
In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was down 8.02 points to 24,321.14. The S&P 500 index was up 2.05 points to 2,653.55 and the Nasdaq composite index was up 11.79 points to 6,851.87.
The Canadian dollar was trading at 77.82 cents US, up from an average price of 77.76 cents US on Friday.
The January crude contract was up 20 cents to US$57.56 per barrel and the January natural gas contract was up five cents to US$2.82 per mmBTU.
The horsin' around.
Not into the classic fedora look? No harm no foal. Take cue from this gent who may or may not have stolen this look from his son's toy room for the 2017 Kentucky Derby day.
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Join us for Lowlands' first ever outdoor bier dinner (weather permitting)! Featuring Perennial Artisan Ales rarities paired with hyper-locally-sourced food, this bier dinner is an ode to all things summer. We will also be welcoming Brewmaster & Co-founder of Perennial Artisan Ales, Phil Wymore!
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Dan Adamescu, the owner of the first democratic newspaper and founder of the largest Romanian insurance company suspiciously lost his life in the custody of the Romanian State on 24 January 2017. Nine months later, on 25 th of September Mirincea Judge from the Bucharest Court of Appeal decides to send him into trial. In the meantime, the causes of Dan Adamescu’s death are yet unclear and the autopsy report is kept secret. ...
Thousands turn out in Australian capital cities to mark Anzac Day. In Sydney, the air commander of Australia, air vice-marshall Steven Roberton, said Anzac Day was a day to celebrate the Australian spirit, not to glorify war, while at Brisbane’s Anzac Square dawn service, the state governor, Paul de Jersey, reminded the crowd of those ‘who sacrificed their tomorrows for our today’. An estimated 35,000 attended Melbourne’s dawn service with thousands more in Darwin, Perth, Canberra, Adelaide and Hobart. A team of 26 also held a dawn service at Casey research station on Antarctica on Wednesday morning in -15C temperatures. The service was followed by a breakfast and games of two-up.
• Anzac Day: Peter Cosgrove calls for Australians to mark ‘day of respect’
PanARMENIAN.Net - Editor of the Russian travel magazine Interesniy Mir (Interesting World) Igor Shiryaev and his wife, Larisa, have shot a documentary about Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh), Shiryaev said in a Facebook post.
Titled "Nagorno Karabakh (Artsakh)", the movie was filmed during a press tour in Artsakh on the 30th anniversary of the Armenian national liberation movement in the country in 2018.
“Our film is ready and available online. Many thanks to everyone who helped, supported, believed in us,” Shiryaev said.
“In the film, we show beautiful Artsakh, and the film is definitely tourist-oriented. So, here’s hoping that travelers will go to our lovely Artsakh.”
Shiryaev was among the group of journalists who visited Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh) to participate in events marking the 30th anniversary of the Karabakh movement on February 10-13.
KINGSTGON, Ont. — The Kingston Frontenacs are still alive in the Ontario Hockey League playoffs.
Defenceman Sean Day had a goal and two assists as Kingston downed the Hamilton Bulldogs in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference final 5-2 on Tuesday.
Sam Field, Cliff Pu, Max Jones and Jason Robertson also scored for the Frontenacs, who still trail the best-of-seven series 3-1.
MacKenzie Entwistle and Arthur Kaliyev found the back of the net for the Bulldogs.
Apple is giving us an early look at some of the new emoji coming to iOS 11.1 beta next week. Get ready to express yourself with a Brachiosaurus, Chinese takeout, foul mouth smilies, and more.
Apple showed off more than 30 of the new emoji it’s adding from Unicode 10 on Friday. You’ll need iOS 11.1 beta to try them out and there isn’t any word yet on when the public release for the update is coming.
There’s also a mermaid, fall-themed items, a fairy, the ASL sign for “I love you,” pie, a hedgehog, genderless people, and more.
And now you know every time Spider-Man shoots a web he’s saying “I love you.”
A stolen truck that belongs to a Saline County resident has since turned up in Hays. Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan says that the 1972 Chevy Cheyenne truck was found undamaged with the keys inside of the vehicle. The truck was found on Tuesday and has been returned to its owner.
A vehicle was damaged in the 200 block of E. Beloit when someone poured a foreign substance down the gas tank. The vehicle is a 1999 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am and the damage was traced back to have occurred overnight on April 6, 2018. Damage to the vehicle includes the fuel line and gas tank. Salina Police continue to investigate.
If you’re a MTA rider in New York City, you may have caught a performance from Miley Cyrus and not even have known it.
The 24-year-old entertainer joined Jimmy Fallon at the Rockefeller Center stop station where they went undercover as buskers, singing “Jolene” in costumes.
PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Miley Cyrus
Then they ripped off their disguises, and Miley sang her hit “Party in the USA” to a crowd of excited subway patrons.
Watch Miley and Jimmy performing on the NYC subway below!
Miley Cyrus & Jimmy Fallon Busk on NYC Subway Platform
The future of train transportation might be pneumatic tubes and magnets. Meet the 89-year old entrepreneur who wants to disrupt the railroad with a modern twist on a very old train idea.
.@realmadrid appeared to be in a full-blown crisis after they were dumped out of the Copa del Rey by Leganes, but they have won their last two games in #LaLiga, scoring 11 goals in the process https://t.co/PGzRn11pfQ
Guardiola: I am nearing the end of my coaching career
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola feels he is already nearing the end of his coaching career.
Guardiola, 45, has a three-year contract at the Etihad Stadium but does not envision continuing in the same capacity far beyond that.
Widely regarded as one of the greatest coaches of all time, the Spaniard has won 22 trophies since starting out at Barcelona B in 2007.
The Spaniard led Barca's first team to a historic treble in 2008-09 and won three successive Bundesliga titles in as many years at Bayern Munich.
But, despite being in the early stages of his time at City, Guardiola says he is already winding down his career.
"I will be at Manchester for the next three seasons, maybe more, but I am arriving at the end of my coaching career, of this I am sure," he told NBC Sports, prior to City's 2-1 Premier League win over Burnley on Monday.
"I will not be on the bench until I am 60 or 65 years old. I feel that the process of my goodbye has already started."
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Deutsche Pfandbriefbank CEO during conference call
* Says doesn't rule out asset sales if they create value for shareholders
* Asked about possible interest in Deutsche Hypo, says won't take part in speculation
* Says has no indication that the German government no longer wants its 20 percent stake Further company coverage:
Speed likely a factor in fatal Sparks motorcycle crash
SPARKS, Nev. (AP) — Sparks police say speed appears to have been a factor in a fatal motorcycle accident over the weekend.
Police say they found the victim lying in the road when they responded to a report of a crash Saturday night in an industrial area near Greg Street and Marietta Way.
Emergency crews tried to resuscitate the victim who was pronounced dead at a local hospital later that night.
Police say a preliminary investigation indicates the motorcyclist was speeding at the time of the accident.
Anyone with information is asked to call Sparks police at 775-353-2432 or Secret witness at 775-322-4900.
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A firefighter has been treated for smoke inhalation and heat exhaustion after a house erupted in flames in northeast Houston.Records show the fire was reported at about 6:40 p.m. and officials say the fire was tamed at about 7:36 p.m.According to our Eyewitness News crew, a firefighter was wheeled away and treated at the scene.From our vantage point in SkyEye13, the home appears to have suffered significant damage.It was not immediately known whether anyone was inside the home at the time of the fire.The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - ETIHAD ETISALAT CO SJSC:
* SIGNS FRAMEWORK AGREEMENTS WITH NOKIA, HUWAWEI AND ERICSSON TO MODERNIZE ITS MOBILE NETWORK
* AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF THESE AGREEMENTS CAN REACH SAR 2.4 BILLION OVER THE THREE YEARS PERIOD
* THESE AGREEMENTS WILL BE FUNDED FROM COMPANY'S CASH FLOWS AND AVAILABLE FACILITIES
* IMPLEMENTATION OF THESE AGREEMENTS WILL ALLOW MOBILY TO RENEW A SIGNIFICANT PART OF ITS MOBILE INFRASTRUCTURE AND EXTEND IT Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
PHOENIX (AP) — Phoenix police say officers fatally shot an armed person who pulled a gun from his pocket after getting on a city bus and ignoring commands to not touch the weapon.
Police officers Tuesday stopped and boarded a bus departing a transit station after getting a call about a male person handling a gun while sitting on a bench.
The dead person’s age and identity weren’t released.
No officers were injured.
Sgt. Tommy Thompson says a live round was found on the ground at the bench were the person had been sitting.
The Tenors talk their first ever Holiday Album and give us a little sneak peek of what to expect
ZURICH, April 6 A FIFA appeals panel has overturned a ban the global soccer body imposed last year on Saoud Al-Mohannadi, a high-ranking Qatari and Asian soccer official, for failing to cooperate as a witness with an investigation, it said on Thursday.
FIFA's ethics watchdog in November had handed him a one-year ban. Al-Mohannadi, a vice-president of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and Qatar Football Association (QFA), had denied wrongdoing. [ ]
"The Appeal Committee considered that the evidence available was not sufficient to establish to the appropriate standard...that Mr Al-Mohannadi had acted in violation of the FCE (FIFA Code of Ethics)," it said in a statement. It also revoked a fine of 20,000 Swiss francs ($19,926) levied against him.
($1 = 1.0037 Swiss francs) (Reporting by Michael Shields, editing by John Revill)
Man arrested after shot fired at vehicle driven by detective
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Bernalillo County authorities say a man is accused of shooting at a vehicle driven by a sheriff's detective who was not injured.
The Sheriff's Office says 40-year-old Enrique Christopher Torres was arrested after a bullet shattered a window of the detective's vehicle Monday.
Torres was jailed on suspicion on suspicion of shooting at a vehicle, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and abandonment or abuse of a child.
According to sheriff's officials, Torres allegedly had fired from a residence at another vehicle on Monday and that two children were in the residence.
Jail records indicate Torres also was sought on several warrants alleging crimes that included drug and weapons violations.
It's not known whether Torres has an attorney who could comment on the allegations.
The White House says it disagrees "strenuously" with a budget analysis of the Republican health care plan.
Health Secretary Tom Price says it will cover more individuals and lower costs.
Congress' nonpartisan budget analysts projected Monday that 14 million Americans would lose coverage next year under House Republican legislation remaking the nation's health care system. The Congressional Budget says that figure would grow to 24 million by 2026.
But Price says the administration disagrees "strenuously with the report that was put out."
Price complained the CBO only looked at the House bill, and not the two other parts of their three-phase plan.
As for the estimate that 14 million people would lose coverage, he says, "It's just not believable is what we would suggest."
Maualuga will start at middle linebacker Sunday versus the Titans, Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald reports.
Maualuga has been practicing with the first team all week and will start on first and second down but will come out in passing situations. He is expected to see between 25-35 snaps as the Dolphins may still be worried about his conditioning since signing him in late August.
The Beckham family is clearly well-versed when it comes to chic couple style: Victoria and David often coordinate looks for red carpet events, and now, their eldest child, Brooklyn, is doing the same with Chloë Grace Moretz. The two confirmed their relationship back in May 2016 and later broke up in Sept. 2016, but now it seems the duo might be back on. Brooklyn shared an old Instagram of the two (it was first posted in May 2016) in matching Vans checkered sneakers with a new caption that said, "Luckiest person on earth."
Though Chloë and Brooklyn have yet to confirm whether they're dating again, you can't deny their past couple's style. Their outfits were the happy medium between casual and trendy — like the his and hers version of a too-cool, Cali wardrobe. Read on to see all the moments when Brooklyn and Chloë were the perfect match, at least when it came to fashion. Then, take a peek at another star who enjoys coordinating with her man, aka Taylor Swift.
— Additional reporting by Marina Liao
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Human remains found in the Grand River on Saturday do belong to three-year-old Kaden Young.
Provincial police said Tuesday that autopsy results confirmed that the remains are the body of Young, who was last seen Feb. 21.
Young’s mother told police that her van became caught up in the river as it swelled its banks near their home community of Waldemar.
She reported that she had been able to pull her son to safety, but lost his grip on him as the river raged.
The boy’s disappearance prompted a large-scale search by police and hundreds of volunteers.
Young’s remains were found by a man fishing at the Belwood Bridge, about 13 kilometres downstream of Waldemar.
A vigil in Young’s memory has been organized for 8 p.m. Wednesday at the bridge. A funeral will take place May 5 at the Compass Church in Mono.
Redevelopment of a 31,884-SF retail project in west Little Rock is in motion after a $3.03 million transaction.
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Special Counsel Robert Mueller, who is heading the investigating into Russia's meddling in the 2016 election, has expanded the inquiry to include an examination of possible obstruction of justice by President Donald Trump.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California lawmakers are moving to create a state-backed bank to handle the billions of dollars flowing from the newly legal recreational marijuana market.
The measure approved by a bipartisan 29-6 state Senate vote Wednesday is designed to help pot entrepreneurs. They now usually deal in cash because most banks won’t accept money from a product that remains illegal under federal law. The bill by Democratic Sen. Bob Hertzberg of Van Nuys now goes to the Assembly.
It would permit charter banks and credit unions that would provide limited banking services to pot-related businesses.
They could use the banks to pay state and local taxes and fees, pay vendors for cannabis-related goods and services, pay their rent, and buy state and local bonds and other investments.
× Davis: Pelicans not good, but great
NEW ORLEANS — The Pelicans are in a rare position. That is, waiting for their next opponent in the Western Conference playoffs.
Tuesday at practice, forward Anthony Davis said the Pelicans are a “great team.” He said the team was headed that way before Demarcus Cousins was lost for the season with an Achilles injury January 26th.
He said after that, the Pelicans had to learn to operate without their first team Western Conference All-Star center.
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The Pelicans swept Portland in the first round.
An 80-year-old Kennesaw woman is loving her new air conditioning system. Her daughter reached out to Better Call Harry, telling him the A/C unit in her mother’s senior residence had not worked properly since last summer.
For weeks Harry has been fighting to get the women a new unit, as temperatures inside the apartment shot up into the mid-80s.
Now the apartment—and Harry—have cooled down.
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A dozen local high school students were recently honored as High Climbers at a luncheon sponsored by North Coast Forest Industry. This is the 50th year that the organization has been honoring Humboldt and Del Norte counties.
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Williams (ankle) was limited in Friday's practice but won't play Sunday against the Raiders, Jeff Zrebiec of The Baltimore Sun reports.
The fact that he's getting on the field means Williams is getting closer to a return, and his next opportunity will be Week 6 against the Bears. It's tough to see Williams as a long-term option due to his inability to stay healthy, but in Week 2 against the Browns he was targeted four times, meaning the potential to be a threat is there.
Members of the Ceylon Electricity Board Engineers’ Union (CEBEU) would meet this Friday (1) to decide on future trade union action, a spokesperson for the union said.
It is quite likely that they will decide not to attend to any breakdowns after office hours and on holidays under any circumstances after Friday’s Special General Meeting.
“Our Executive Committee met on May 25 and decided to call a Special General Meeting convening all members to discuss the current developments and to decide on future trade union action. There is a high probability to make a decision at the meeting not to attend to any breakdowns after office hours and on holidays under any circumstances. If that happens, no guarantees can be given to the stability of the power system of the country,” he said.
The Chapel Hill Town Council passed a resolution Monday that supports the work of the nonprofit North Carolina Commission of Inquiry on Torture. The group was created to address North Carolina's role in the nation's secret detention and torture program launched after the Sept.
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As the video below shows, it looks like all you need to do is connect your iPhone (Android support arrives sometimes later this year) to your Jag's infotainment system via USB. From there, everything is handled via the car's touchscreen. How this differs from other mobile payment tech, Jaguar says, is that this one uses geolocation in concert with PayPal or Apple Pay for transactions.
The functionality launches February 15th in the UK and additional availability will roll out over the course of this year. Jaguar says that additional applications of the tech could include drive-through restaurants and parking services. Which, to be honest, sound far more convenient than paying for gas. I mean, you still have to get out of your car for the former. The latter? It should eliminate the awkwardness of digging your wallet from a back pocket while you're seated.
Dr. Robert M. “Bob” Theodore, 67, Maryville, died Wednesday, January 24, 2018.
Services will be at First Presbyterian Church, Maryville, in the spring, with the date to be determined. Prayers and remembrances will be provided by the Masonic Nodaway Lodge #470, Maryville.
Memorials may be made in care of Price Funeral Home, Maryville, to assist with funeral expenses.
Online condolences may be left at pricefuneralhomemaryville.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of Price Funeral Home, Maryville.
Event time: Student registration opens on June 5th, 6th, 12th, and 13th
The Elm Grove School for Lifelong Learning Opens June 19th 2017!
The brainchild of Carolyn Korona, the EGS4LL will provide intellectual and social stimulation for seniors living in Elm Grove and surrounding neighborhoods. The school is affiliated with the Grove’s Community United Methodist Church, and is open to all above 50 years old. For a nominal fee of $5 per hour or less, students may choose from course offerings spanning a wide spectrum of subjects, from English literature and history to legal solutions, and even computer basics. The school seeks to fill the gap in enrichment course availability during summer and early fall by operating from June 19th to November 17th 2017. In May 2017, course catalogs will be available at the CUMC, and at neighborhood libraries and churches. Student registration opens on June 5th, 6th, 12th, and 13th at the CUMC. Please visit http://www.egs4ll.org/ for the latest updates.
I did it. I took the P shot. 5 of them to be exact. Why? What? Doesn't it hurt? I say what the heck.
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The first patients in a clinical trial at Roswell Park Cancer Institute have begun receiving monthly doses of CIMAvax-EGF, a Cuban lung cancer vaccine that U.S. researchers say shows promise in preventing the recurrence of lung cancer - the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. Cuban vaccine might turn lung cancer into chronic disease The first patients in a clinical trial at Roswell Park Cancer Institute have begun receiving monthly doses of CIMAvax-EGF, a Cuban lung cancer vaccine that U.S. researchers say shows promise in preventing the recurrence of lung cancer - the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States.
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KEY POINTS IN SA LIBERALS' ELECTION LAUNCH:
* Liberal l;eader Steven Marshall has urged voters to install a majority Liberal government as the only way to avoid a power-sharing deal between Labor and Nick Xenophon's SA-Best.
* He has promised to cut payroll tax for small businesses with payrolls under $1.5 million with the change to take effect from July 1, for a total saving across the sector of $44.5 million a year.
* The Liberals will reinstate remissions to the Emergency Services Levy, saving businesses money and reducing cost-of-living pressures on households.
* The party has reaffirmed its recently-released energy plan to increase interconnection with the eastern states and boost home solar energy storage to cut household power bills by 15 per cent.
* A Liberal government will push ahead with a plan to cap increases in council rates with its scheme to be administered by an independent regulator.
Listen Live Welcome to KXNT News/Talk 840 AM KXNT NewsRadio 840 AM is dedicated to being the dominant information [...] CBS Sports Radio 1140 CBS Sports Radio 1140 and 107.5-3 FM HD3 7255 South Tenaya Way Suite 100 Las Vegas, NV 89113 Business Office: 702-889-7397 Business Fax: 702-889-7373 CONTACTS: Maureen Pulicella, [...] Raiders Lose AFC West, Another QB in 24-6 Loss to Broncos In a game that couldn't have gone much worse, Oakland lost its latest starting quarterback, Matt McGloin, to a shoulder injury, then fell 24-6. Woman Killed After Gun Accidentally Discharges in Parked Car Police say a woman was killed in a car after a firearm accidentally discharged while she and her friends were handling it.
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Hanzal (lower body) is back on injured reserve, according to the NHL's official media site.
Fantasy owners hoping Hanzal would be able to recapture the glory that saw him net a career-high 41 points with Arizona in 2015-16 must be extremely disappointed. Of course, you have to feel for the Czech skater, as he's never managed to play a full season of NHL hockey due to a myriad of injuries over a decade of service time. Hanzal will be eligible to return whenever healthy, but be warned that there's no telling when that could be.
During a Press Conference , Jason Kessler organizer of the Unite the Right rally was attack and spit on. He was helped up by the police and taken away. Later , man was charged with misdemeanor assault and battery for the attack.
CAIRO (Reuters) - An Italian tourist has been detained in the Egyptian Red Sea resort of Marsa Alam on suspicion of killing a supervisor on a hotel building site, judicial sources said.
The supervising engineer died after becoming involved in a brawl on Thursday when he warned the tourist not to enter a restricted area, the sources said.
The Tourism Ministry said on Friday that the Italian, Ivan Pascal Moro, had admitted causing the man's death.
The suspect was remanded in custody on Saturday for another week, the sources said.
An Egyptian tourism official based in Italy was traveling to Marsa Alam to take charge of the children, aged 6 and 15, and bring them back to Italy. The children were present at the time of the incident and had since been in the care of a hotel employee, the ministry said.
US-based analyst Gregory Poling explains why he views the Duterte administration's West Philippine Sea policy as 'well-intentioned but naive'
Published 3:52 PM, February 03, 2018
MANILA, Philippines – Rappler talks to Gregory Poling, one of the world's leading experts on the South China Sea or West Philippine Sea, as he makes a two-day trip to the Philippines for a series of talks and meetings.
Poling is the director of the Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative (AMTI) of the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) based in Washington DC. AMTI is the group that regularly publishes satellite images of the South China Sea.
In this Rappler Talk interview, Poling explains why he views the Duterte administration's policy on the West Philippine Sea as "well-intentioned but naive."
Watch the full Rappler Talk interview here. – Rappler.com
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — A prominent white nationalist website that promoted a Virginia rally that ended in deadly violence Saturday is losing its internet domain host.
GoDaddy tweeted late Sunday night that it has given the Daily Stormer 24 hours to move its domain to another provider because the site has violated GoDaddy’s terms of service.
GoDaddy spokesman Dan Race tells the New York Daily News that the Daily Stormer violated its terms of service by labeling a woman killed in an attack at the event in Charlottesville “fat” and “childless.” Heather Heyer was killed Saturday when police say a man plowed his car into a group of demonstrators protesting the white nationalist rally.
Shortly after GoDaddy tweeted its decision, the site posted an article claiming it had been hacked and would be shut down.
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(WOWT) Lareatha Rahn calls her newborn son Malikai her “miracle baby” after he survived a surprise delivery at home in the family’s toilet.
“For him to have fallen into the toilet and nothing to happen to him, it’s just a blessing. It really is,” she says.
Late Saturday night, two days past her due date, Rahn felt sudden, intense pressure in her abdomen as she went to use the restroom.
I just felt like I couldn’t get off the toilet… I couldn’t not push. I tried to hold it in and every time I did I felt strong contractions,” she says.
As Rahn pushed, she called 9-1-1 and then asked her 11 year-old daughter Lamya for help.
“At first I’m like, ‘No, I’m not delivering a baby. I’m not touching him after he comes out of you until he’s clean!'” Lamya recalls.
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Zimbabwe's military and several Zanu-PF heavyweights have reportedly been "caught in farm invasion", and several people have gone missing after a seven-storey building collapsed in Nairobi. Kinshasa - The United Nations has documented dozens of cases of serious child abuse including rape and kidnap in five days of violence by Congolese militias, it said Wednesday.
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Too often overlooked in the general talk about Justin Verlander’s contract serving as an impediment to a theoretical trade is the amount of leverage that Verlander’s no-trade clause gives him, opines ESPN’s Buster Olney. Verlander currently can’t become a free agent until after his age-36 season, but his recent return to form would give him the ability to hold out for a contract extension in order to green-light a move to another club. (One middle ground, speculatively speaking, could be to push for his $22MM vesting option for the 2020 season to be exercised in advance.) A strong finish could make that all the more true if the Tigers hold him and look to move him this offseason. Verlander’s last seven starts have resulted in a 1.71 ERA with 9.6 K/9 and 3.1 BB/9, though he’s still received some help in terms of BABIP (.229) and strand rate (91 percent) in that time.
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Cubs manager Joe Maddon after the 9-4 loss to the Mets on Wednesday, June 14, 2017. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune)
This week on Carspotting, Carlos picks up a 1968 Ford Mustang convertible and is looking forward to a fairly straightforward turnaround.
However, bringing back classic American muscle cars to their former glory is never an easy task and finding a buyer can be even trickier. So it proves with the Mustang and the team soon run into a few problems, not least of which is that the buyer is after a Shelby-tribute number.
The 1968 Mustang saw a few changes including concave taillights, chrome side ornamentation, shoulder seat belts and square rear-view mirrors. There was also a drag version that could be ordered with a 428 cu in (7.0 L) Cobra Jet engine. Of course the 1968 GT Fastback is maybe the most famous Mustang of all, featuring in Steve McQueen movie Bullitt.
Will they change their plans to suit the buyer or will they talk them round into purchasing the Mustang vision they Carlos has?
Carspotting airs on Mondays at 10:05 PM on Discovery Channel.
March 31 Ialbatros Group SA:
* Acquires 2.5 million of own shares on March 28
* After the transaction, it increases the percantage of own shares owned to 33 percent from 11.89 percent Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
[RMC Sports]: Protests against Ramos are happening in Egypt in front of Spanish Embassy in Cairo where Egyptians, armed with clubs and moved by anger, carry pictures of Salah and chant against Real Madrid's captain.
Embarrassing. pic.twitter.com/V3lMJ9fUll
Some: Russia? Russia? Is this the same Russia that is violating the sovereignty of the Ukraine? Yes it is.
WALTHAM, Mass. (AP) — Celtics coach Brad Stevens says Isaiah Thomas plans to play in Game 2 Tuesday night against the Chicago Bulls, then head to Washington state to be with his family and help complete funeral arrangements for his sister.
Thomas attended the team’s film session and short walk-through Monday, but did not speak with the media. Stevens says that after services for Thomas’ sister, the star guard intends to rejoin the team Friday for Game 3 in Chicago. The coach adds that all plans are subject to change depending on how Thomas feels.
Chyna Thomas died early Saturday in a one-car accident outside Tacoma, Washington. No funeral date is set, and Stevens says the Celtics organization hopes to attend.
Boston lost the opener of the seven-game series 106-102 on Monday.
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Disney has decided to postpone their live action remake of The Little Mermaid. What is the name of the evil sea witch in the story?
BALTIMORE (WMAR) - A man who pled guilty to robbing a United States Postal Service letter carrier, finds out his fate.
United States District Judge Richard D. Bennet Monday sentenced 21-year-old Idialyon Helm to 10 years behind bars followed by three years of supervised release.
In his plea agreement, Helm acknowledged robbing the postal worker at gunpoint on December 29, 2016 in the 3100 block of Chesterfield Avenue.
Additionally, Helm confessed to a December 25, 2016 armed robbery of a man outside a Caton Avenue convenience store, and an attempted armed robbery of a female at a Bel Air Road M&T Bank ATM.
The case was prosecuted by Acting United States Attorney for the District of Maryland, Stephen M. Schenning.
Baku. 15 June. REPORT.AZ/ Price of the Azerbaijani Azeri LT CIF crude, put for sale on world markets, went down by 1,25 USD or 2,59%.
Report informs, price of oil brand Azeri LT CIF now makes $ 47,06 per barrel.
Notably, the minimum price of Azeri LT CIF was recorded in December 2001 (19.15 USD) and the maximum value of the brand was registered in July 2008 (149.66 USD).
The Warriors beat the Kings on Friday night, but Steve Kerr was not all that pleased with how his team performed.
In the 119-104 victory, Golden State did not play “delightful basketball,” as Kerr joked, turning the ball over 25 total times.
Asked if it was the “ugliest win of the Steve Kerr era,” the head coach responded: “We won, that’s all I got for you.”
Kerr went on to tell reporters that his guys are “mentally fried” and dying to get to the All-Star break:
Golden State still leads the West by three games with a 41-11 record.
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Britain faces a care crisis with a third of carers over the age of 60
And the number of carers aged 75 and over has risen by 35 per cent since 2001, says charity Age UK.
But 95 per cent of six million carers, who save taxpayers millions of pounds, fear their council could not offer adequate care if they could no longer do the job, a survey has indicated.
Three in four family carers have no long-term plan for what would happen if they could no longer provide support, says disability charity Sense.
Just one in three councils said they knew how many disabled adults are being cared for by family and friends at home. And only a quarter of councils are able to make contingency plans, according to Freedom of Information requests.
FILE - In this Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, file photo, Panola County District Attorney John Champion holds an enlargement of a selfie taken by the late Jessica Chambers, as he presents his closing arguments to the jury, in Batesville, Miss., in the capital murder case against Quinton Tellis. In a motion filed Monday, July 2, 2018, a defense attorney for Tellis alleges that Champion sought false testimony from an unrelated defendant in exchange for leniency, and asks that he be thrown off the case and punished, and that a September retrial be delayed while the state attorney general's office takes over the prosecution. Rogelio V. Solis, Pool, File AP Photo
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The Centre has not received any bids so far for its stake in state-run carrier Air India, said on Wednesday, a day before the formal bidding process closes.
"No bids have been received so far for We will not extend deadline for Expression of Interest (EOI) submission," Chaubey said.
The deadline for receiving bids has already been extended once from May 14 to May 31.
The government is planning to divest a 76 per cent stake in the loss-making state-owned carrier, which has reportedly been laden with debts running into thousands of crores.
After the terms were disclosed, no company has come forward to say it is interested or to reaffirm previous interest.
and rival IndiGo, owned by Aviation, have already opted out of the race.
Two local roads will be temporarily closed this Saturday during the fifth annual Tri-the-Bull Triathlon & 5K presented by the City of Santa Maria Recreation & Parks Department.
Panther Drive will be closed from 6:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. between Pioneer Valley High School and Centennial Street. Also, Bull Canyon Road will be closed during the same time, from Suey Crossing Road to Highway 166. Alternate roads will be open to area residents.
Residents who live near Panther Drive will have an alternate route to get in and out of their neighborhood. For locals, Panther Drive will remain open to Centennial Street. Residents have been notified by mail of these temporary road closures, and signs will be posted.
The triathlon consists of a quarter-mile swim, 10-mile bike ride and three-mile run. Nearly 200 athletes are anticipated to participate in the event.
For more information, call the Recreation and Parks Department at 805.925.0951 x260.
— Dennis Smitherman is a recreation supervisor for the City of Santa Maria.
To celebrate McDonald’s 50th anniversary in Canada they’re offering up hamburgers for just 67 cents!
Let’s be honest, that’s practically free. In a world where you can get very little for even a dollar, this is a pretty sweet deal! This will be in effect at 1400 of their restaurants across Canada.
The 67 cents thing comes from the fact that the first McDonald’s in Canada opened in 1967. It was in Richmond, B.C.
Fun fact, did you know the McFlurry is a Canadian thing? This super popular frozen dessert was invented by a Canadian: franchisee Ron McLellan in Bathurst, N.B.
Okay, I got sidetracked. Back to the almost-free burgers – make sure to drop by a McDonald’s on Wednesday between 11am and 7pm to get yours!
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This is a brutal deal for Teddy, given that the Jets are going to pick a QB, and have McCown in for $10 million guaranteed. Remember that reports were speculating before free agency that he would get $12-$15 million per year https://t.co/6thUsZfHNe
— Bill Barnwell (@billbarnwell) March 19, 2018
Swae Lee My Super Bowl Wish? 'A Titty Comin' Out Like Janet Jackson'
Swae Lee's Super Bowl Wish: 'A Titty Comin' Out Like Janet Jackson'
EXCLUSIVE
Rae Sremmurd doesn't give a damn about watching football -- so what's the one thing Swae Lee wants to see on Sunday??
"A titty comin' out like Janet Jackson!"
We got Swae and Slim Jxmmi touching down in Minny for the Super Bowl -- or maybe just the halftime show ... 'cause when we asked about SBLII, they seemed WAY more hyped on Justin Timberlake's set.
Specifically, a Nipplegate sequel.
"That was like the most epic Super Bowl, in my lifetime at least," Swae -- who was 10 when JT famously exposed Janet's breast on live TV -- told TMZ Sports.
Good news for Swae -- the NFL told us JJ is NOT banned from the Big Game.
Ya never know ...
KUVO's "On Stage" highlights "René Marie + Experiment in Truth," she has the sort of voice which first comes to mind when someone asks for a jazz singer. Tune in on Sunday, August 20 at 4pm to catch some of the magic from one of Colorado's great summertime Jazz venues, Vail Square.
Next up is ¡Cubanismo! on August 27.
To find out more about attending any of these concerts, visit www.VailJazz.org.
In Washington, D.C.'s Navy Yard neighborhood, a brand new, 13-story apartment building has opened its doors to the public. Designed by WDG Architecture, Insignia on M features 324 rentals, ranging from studios to one- and two-bedrooms.
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Do you know Zanibyoons and Fatimyoons are close buddies... they protect each other's back?NDS is Fatimyoons and you know who are Zanibyoons?Perhaps you are actually trying to cover back of Fatimyoons... by pointing at Afghan Refugees, clearly you want to kill 2 birds with one stone!
ISLAMABAD, Aug 13 (APP): Special Azadi Train arrived
here late Sunday evening at Rawalpindi Railway Station for
two-night stay.
Large number of people were present at Railway Station
for the reception of Azadi Train. Later, the galleries also
were opened for public.
Officer Incharge Azadi Train Iftikhar Hussain told
APP that Azadi Train will resume its journey on August 15
for Lahore.
He expressed the hope that people especially students
will visit Azadi Train in Rawalpindi.
He said galleries would be open for general public
and cultural floats will entertain the visitors.
FLINT TWP., MI -- No one was injured when an alleged drunken driver crashed into a home in the early-morning hours on Wednesday and then took off on foot.
Flint Township police responded at 2:22 a.m. on May 30 to a vehicle crash in the 3300 block of Southgate Drive, according to a statement from police.
A vehicle that was heading south had gone off of the road and crashed through the exterior wall of a home and came to rest inside the living room.
The residents who were in the home when the crash took place were not injured, police said.
A 43-year-old Flint man believed to have been driving the vehicle initially fled the scene on foot, but police said he was found a short distance from the crash.
Investigators determined that speed and alcohol appear to be factors in the crash, the statement said.
The driver was lodged at the Genesee County Jail and the case is being presented to the Genesee County Prosecutor's Office for potential charges.
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Arsenal transfer news: Stephan Lichtsteiner and Sokratis are both linked with the Gunners
That is the opinion of former Arsenal and Everton striker Kevin Campbell.
Both Lichtsteiner and Sokratis are heavily linked with a move to the Emirates.
Switzerland right-back Lichtsteiner is set to leave Juventus at the end of his contract and could join the Gunners on a free transfer.
Borussia Dortmund centre-back Sokratis could reportedly complete a £16million move to Arsenal later this week.
PETERSBURG, Va. (WRIC) — The 8th annual Christmas Celebration will be held at 2 p.m. this year at Tabernacle Community Life Center located at 444 Halifax Street in Petersburg.
Organizer Kim Winston stopped by 8News to talk about what people can expect this year.
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Hatcher Pass Road was closed Monday due to an avalanche, according to the Alaska Department of Transportation.
According to a Monday morning statement, Hatcher Pass Road, also known as Palmer-Fishhook road, was closed near Mile 15. Avalanche specialists are on-site assessing the stability of the slide and the risk of future avalanches. The road is expected to be closed for at least twenty-four hours. Officials ask that the public avoid the area until conditions improve.
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Homes have been left without power and a road has been closed to traffic after a 'car smashed into a telegraph pole'.
Lincolnshire Police has closed off Younger's Lane in Burgh Le Marsh after a pole was smashed into three pieces and left on the road.
A concerned member of the public called the police at around 12.15pm on Wednesday, May 30, to report the damage and said they had no power.
Western Power Distribution is on the scene and say the road will be closed until at least 5pm as they work to make it safe.
However, the provider's interactive map says the power might not be restored until 8pm.
Around half a dozen people have been left without power at the time of writing.
The incident is affecting traffic between Burgh Le Marsh and South View Holiday Park.
Fans arrive for Game 2 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Washington Capitals on Wednesday, May 30, 2018, in Las Vegas. Ross D. Franklin AP Photo
Joey “Jaws” Chestnut wolfed down 74 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes to capture his 11th Nathan’s Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest championship on Wednesday. “I found a vicious rhythm,” the 34-year-old Chestnut said after winning the prized Mustard Belt. “I was feeling good today.”
Chestnut ate 10 more dogs and buns than runner-up, Carmen Cincotti. Miki Sudo won the women’s title, eating 37 hot dogs. Watch some of the carnage below.
What’s the nutritional information look like for 74 hot dogs in a single sitting, you may ask? Well, it’s absolutely horrifying.
Nutrition Data on Joey Chestnut’s record 74 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes. pic.twitter.com/vsuhaHH0ah — Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) July 4, 2018
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Police say a guy used a stolen credit card to buy an air conditioner, even more suspicious considering it’s winter! The suspect was allegedly caught on camera waiting at a south end Barrie condo unit for the delivery guy to show up with an air conditioner bought using a stolen card. Once the suspect helped unload his new appliance at the condo, police say he packed it up in a waiting SUV, before taking off to parts unknown. The suspect is described as:
Male
white
Heavy build
Dark hair
goatee
Wearing a black “North Face” jacket, cargo pants and black boots.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Constable Higgins of the Barrie Police Fraud Unit at (705)725-7025 ext.2955, or via email at thiggins@barriepolice.ca
(AP) After a decade of being on display, a Baptist congregation in South Carolina, U.S.A. has voted to remove a statue of Jesus carved by Bert Barker, Jr. because it is considered "too Catholic."Read the account here including the response of the sculptor.
NIGERIAN independent, Oranto Petroleum, said it is investing $500 million to develop South Sudan's Block B3, launching a comprehensive exploration campaign starting immediately. The Ministry of Petroleum and Oranto Petroleum Company, South Sudan signed the exploration and production sharing agreement, EPSA, for the block last week in capital city of Juba.
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Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan's toddler son Taimur Ali Khan, who is on his first international holiday in Gstaad, has made headlines once again for his adorable picture which has gone viral and is spreading like wildfire.
Taimur, who is only 7 months old has already become a known personality in the tinsel town and this picture is one for the keeps. The click of Saif holding Taimur in his arms and planting a kiss on his forehead is by far the most adorable picture we've seen of the two till date. Dressed in a white tux, daddy Saif is nailing it with his dapper look while his little price looks adorable in his nautical striped onesie.
Saif who is currently neck deep in work with projects like 'Kaalakaandi', 'Chef' and 'Baazaar' has taken some time off to be with his family before he and wife Kareena get busy with their work projects.
ORLANDO, Fla. - The eastbound I-4 exit ramp to State Road 436 is being temporarily closed by the Florida Department of Transportation until Monday morning.
Road officials said the exit ramp is expected to be closed from 10 p.m. Friday until 5 a.m. Monday.
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The closure is necessary for drainage work, road officials said.
Those traveling on EB I-4 are advised to continue on EB I-4 beyond Exit 92, exit on the right to State Road 434 at Exit 94, and then turn left onto State Road 434.
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SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) – A Massachusetts police department is investigating a Facebook comment by an officer who wrote “Hahahaha love this” in response to a story about a car crashing into counter-protesters at a white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, killing one person and injuring at least 19 others.
Springfield Police Commissioner John Barbieri says he received a complaint about the comment Sunday and opened an internal investigation.
Democratic Mayor Domenic Sarno says: “There is no place for this in our society, let alone from a Springfield Police Officer.”
Officer Conrad Lariviere wrote in response to the violence: “Hahahaha love this, maybe people shouldn’t block road ways.”
In a Facebook interview with Masslive.com, Lariviere says he’s a “good man who made a stupid comment.”
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HERSHEY, Pa. (WHTM) – The bridge that carries Route 743 over Spring Creek will be closed for reconstruction work beginning this weekend.
PennDOT says the bridge between Hersheypark and ZooAmerica will close Sunday night at 6 p.m.
It will remain closed for up to 63 days.
The existing bridge, built in 1921, is considered structurally deficient. It will be demolished and a new bridge will take its place.
PennDOT says drivers should use Route 422 and Hersheypark Drive as alternate routes.
The entire project is expected to be completed in early July.
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DELAWARE COUNTY, Ind. – The school shooting in Florida last month is forcing schools to re-evaluate how to keep children and staff safe.
A Delaware County Sheriff`S deputy hosted a free handgun class for teachers and staff, complete with realistic scenarios.
Trainers stressed everyone should undergo extensive training before carrying a gun.
They also used the active shooter training to show how much would likely be needed to effectively stop an attack.
Teachers spent five hours total in the classroom, learning shooting techniques and safety at the Muncie Threat Assessment Center.
They spent two more hours aiming at targets.
“I`ve been around guns my whole life, but I think that that training component was really important,” said Nancy Horvath, school speech pathologist.
Many of the teachers say they now feel better-prepared to face threats both inside and outside the classroom.
Hunting for something interesting to read this weekend? Here’s the list you were looking for. And since we’ve had a couple of posts that touch on British imperialism this week, we start it off with:
The Great British Empire Debate by Kenan Malik at NYR Daily
But wait, there’s more! Enjoy these, too, and have a lovely weekend.
A Bakery in a War Zone by Lily Hyde in Roads and Kingdoms
How warp-speed evolution is transforming ecology by Rachael Lallensack at Nature.com
What science is like in North Korea by Andrada Fiscutean in The Outline
The Person in the Ape by Ferris Jabr at laphamsquarterly.org
America Is Not a Democracy by Yascha Mounk at The Atlantic
How America Collapsed by umair haque at eand.co
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April 10 Ajanta Pharma Ltd
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POLICE have launched an appeal to find a missing 77-year-old man from Rhyl.
Thomas Nicholson is believed to have gone missing on Thursday (April 13).
North Wales Police appealed on social media at midday yesterday (April 16) for anyone who may have seen Mr Nicholson to get in touch.
Anyone with any information of Mr Nicholson's whereabouts is urged to call North Wales Police on 101 and quote the following reference number: 17867.
'We Don't Know Where He Is': Five States on Alert After Alleged Facebook Killer Promised More Deaths
Dallas Mavericks guard Dennis Smith Jr., center, goes to the basket past Sacramento Kings forward JaKarr Sampson, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, in Sacramento, Calif. Rich Pedroncelli AP Photo
PLAINFIELD, Conn. (WTNH) — A 24-year-old Plainfield resident has been arrested in a narcotics bust.
On Tuesday, police executed a search warrant at a home on North Chestnut Street in the Wauregan Village of Plainfield. Police say during the search, they found several bags of heroin, marijuana and other narcotic-related substances and paraphernalia.
Plainfield police’s investigation began when they saw a car parked illegally, creating a traffic hazard on North Chestnut Street, occupied by 24-year-old Zachary Holden of Moosup.
Police say while they were speaking with Holden and the female resident at the North Chestnut Street home, they saw several narcotics-related items on the steps and smelled marijuana coming from inside the home. Holden was also, police say, in possession of multiple bags of heroin. Holden was arrested and charged with possession of heroin.
Additional arrests related to the sale and possession of narcotics from the North Chestnut Street home are expected.
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull could be heard on a leaked audio tape mocking President Trump during an address to journalists which is usually off the record, News.com.au reported.
Facing ‘Tremendous’ Legal Bills, Michael Flynn Establishes Legal Defense Fund
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A legal defense fund has been established for Michael Flynn to help the former national security adviser pay his legal bills amid multiple investigations related to the 2016 election.
Flynn’s brother and sister, Joe Flynn and Barbara Redgate, are operating the fund, which began accepting donations early Monday morning.
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General Electric (GE -0.6% ) is shuffling its executive suite, naming a new chief financial officer and announcing the departure of three vice chairs.
Jamie Miller, currently CEO of GE Transportation, is becoming the new CFO effective Nov. 1.
Current CFO and vice chair Jeffrey Bornstein will exit the company Dec. 31 after serving 28 years.
Along with Bornstein, vice chairs Beth Comstock and John Rice will retire effective Dec. 31.
The changes closely follow on news of the retirement of Chairman Jeffrey Immelt.
Previously: GE's Immelt steps down as chairman earlier than expected (Oct. 02 2017)
Berlanti shared the happy news via Instagram on Saturday (31Dec16).
"2016 was memorable for many reasons, for me it as the year my heart doubled in size," he wrote. "First, when my son Caleb was born. And second, a few days ago, when I got engaged to my soulmate though I dreamed of both those things happening, i'm not sure I truly believed they were possible.
"Thanks to the friends and family who helped me find my way to this moment in my blessed life. a happy and healthy 2017 to all."
L.A. Galaxy player Rogers, 29, added: "Thank you to everyone before us that made this moment possible... I feel extremely lucky and blessed to end 2016 engaged to the love of my life. Happy New Year!"
Berlanti and Rogers have been an item since 2013. They welcomed their son via a surrogate in February (16).
EDMONTON—The United Conservative Party says one of its legislature members has resigned from caucus.
United Conservative Leader Jason Kenney issued a terse statement Friday that said Don MacIntyre resigned at about noon.
A tweet from MacIntyre says he’s resigning to focus on family, but it does not specify whether he is stepping down as an MLA or just leaving caucus.
The United Conservative Party did not return phone calls requesting comment.
MacIntyre was elected to the legislature in the constituency of Innisfail-Sylvan Lake in 2015 under the Wildrose banner before the party merged with the United Conservatives.
Ashwani Gujral of ashwanigujral.com told CNBC-TV18, " JSW Steel is a buy with a stop loss of Rs 1,610, target of Rs 1,700. Mahindra and Mahindra is also a buy with a stop loss of Rs 1,190, target of Rs 1,240." Bajaj Finance is a buy with a stop loss of Rs 850, target of Rs 885," he said.
TORONTO — A painting by Canadian artist William Kurelek sold in a Toronto auction for $472,000 — the second highest on record for the artist and more than double its estimated value of $150,000 to $200,000.
Consignor Canadian Fine Art says the 1972 paining, titled "Hot Day in Kensington Market," is one of 21 works in Kurelek's "Toronto" series depicting life in the city where the Alberta-born artist found commercial success and raised a family.
The auction house says a second painting by Kurelek, "Hauling Hay," fetched $94,400.
It says the most surprising result of Tuesday night's auction was a record set for Canadian artist Charles Comfort, whose piece "Smokestacks, Copper Cliff" sold for $33,040, which was six times its estimate of $3,000 to $5,000.
SAO PAULO, April 12 Changes to water down strict local content rules on equipment to extract deep sea oil could help Brazil's government earn 31 billion reais ($9.9 billion) worth of royalties and other revenue sources between 2020 and 2025, state-controlled oil company Petróleo Brasileiro SA said on Wednesday.
In a presentation filed with the country's securities industry watchdog, Petrobras said failure to ease those rules could deprive Brazil's government of about 6 billion reais a year in revenues from the extraction of presalt oil deposited in the Libra offshore prospect.
($1 = 3.1258 reais) (Reporting by Guillermo Parra-Bernal; Editing by Chris Reese)
Paris Jackson gets restraining order against alleged stalker
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Michael Jackson's daughter Paris Jackson has been granted a temporary restraining order against a man she says has been stalking her.
The order granted Tuesday in a Los Angeles court says 23-year-old Nicholas Stevens must stay away from Jackson at least until July 24.
The 20-year-old Jackson says in court documents that she and a bandmate were leaving her recording studio June 13 when Stevens, who she does not know, appeared and said he'd waited for her last week for 15 hours.
Jackson says Stevens refused to leave, said he was "stalking her," mentioned a shotgun and said "by midnight it will all be over."
Then July 1, Stevens tweeted at Jackson that he was her "soulmate."
No current phone number for Stevens could be found to ask for comment.
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A dangerous trend is being observed in several cooking shows on the TV. Few ‘cooking experts’ recommend free use of salt and sugar substitutes in large quantities .The advice coming from the so-called celebrity chefs, who list endless benefits that people could get out of it and all the health hazards that could be avoided by using these substitutes, can be extremely misleading for gullible audience.
Before voicing these advices on the TV, all experts must verify these ‘home remedies’ from a healthcare professional. In fact, it would be even better, if doctors are given some screen time so that they can create awareness among the audience regarding the use of substitutes.
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SPARTA, N.J. — A couple who gained notoriety for crashing a New Jersey couple’s wedding reception and leaving them a card apologizing for their actions say they did it as a lark while on their first date.
Carly Wolfson tells WCBS-TV in New York (http://cbsloc.al/2i08E43) that she sent the bride, Karen Tufo, a Facebook message apologizing for showing up uninvited at the Aug. 6 event.
But Tufo — who has said she found the stunt funny and offered to buy the crashers a drink — told her no apology was needed.
Reception attendees have said Wolfson and Ritchie Barry were the life of the party, spending a lot of time on the dance floor and sitting at the best man’s table.
Several people thought they might be crashers, but with everyone caught up in the celebration no one questioned them.
Some 25 Wilmington-area faith communities and grassroots organizations will come together Monday evening for a candlelight vigil to pray for an end to gun violence. (Source: Maria Ross)
Some 25 Wilmington-area faith communities and grassroots organizations will come together Monday evening for a candlelight vigil to pray for an end to gun violence.
Organizers say the vigil will feature prayers for victims, their families, and those working to end gun violence in the community.
This is the third annual December prayer vigil to be sponsored by local faith communities according to Don Arabian, spokesperson for Wilmington Faiths Against Gun Violence (WFAGV).
The event starts at 6:30 p.m. at Riverfront Park. In case of inclement weather, the vigil will be held in the Great Hall at St. James Episcopal Church.
For more information on the event click here.
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SEQUOYAH COUNTY (KFSM) — Investigators with the Sequoyah County Sheriff’s Office are trying to identify a suspect in a burglary case.
The incident took place in the Nicut area.
If you have any information, contact the sheriff’s office at (918) 775-9155.
Moscow (CNN) The Russian Foreign Ministry issued a travel warning Thursday, saying that US intelligence services are on a "hunt" to detain Russian citizens traveling abroad.
In the statement, the ministry said the advice had been issued "in connection with the threat of being detained or arrested at the request of US law enforcement and intelligence services in third countries."
"Despite our calls to improve cooperation between the relevant US and Russian authorities... US special services have effectively continued 'a hunt' for Russians around the world," the statement said.
"Considering these circumstances, we strongly insist that Russian citizens carefully weigh up all the risks when planning trips abroad," it said.
Moscow and Washington have been engaged in a protracted diplomatic tit-for-tat amid allegations of Russian interference in the 2016 US presidential election. In late 2016, the Obama administration ordered the expulsion of 35 Russian diplomats from the United States.
LITITZ, Pa. (WHTM) – A man made off with cash after displaying a gun late Monday afternoon at a Lancaster County gas station, according to police.
The Northern Lancaster County Regional Police Department released a surveillance photo of the suspect in the robbery that happened in the 800 block of Lititz Pike in Warwick Township.
According to police, the suspect displayed a gun and fled with cash shortly before 5 p.m.
Anyone able to identify the suspect should call the Northern Lancaster County Regional Police Department at 717-664-1180. Tips can also be emailed to Det. Theresa Stauffer at StauffeT@nlcrpd.org.
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The trial of a Falmouth man accused of stabbing his wife has been moved to the end of April after he was deemed unfit to appear by a judge at Truro Crown Court on Friday.
Barrie Gresson, 77, of Wellington Terrace, was due to stand trial on February 22 and 23, but defence solicitors told the court that was "not going to happen."
Judge Robert Linford said he had seen a report from doctors saying he would need another eight to 12 weeks, although a custody limit keeping Gresson in prison would end before that date.
The limit was extended to April 30, with the judge saying there was "good and sufficient cause" due to the defendant's "mental ill health."
Gresson stands accused of wounding with intent, following an incident in September last year. He had been due to enter a plea by video link from Exeter Prison in October but was deemed too ill and transferred to the hospital wing of the prison.
French authorities have called for calm after clashes between protesters and police in the city of Nantes.
The violence broke out overnight after an officer shot dead a 22-year-old driver who was trying to avoid a police checkpoint.
Interior minister Gerard Collomb condemned the violence.
Police officers watch a car burning in Nantes, western France (Franck Dubray/AP)
Prosecutors have opened a judicial investigation and police also opened an internal inquiry looking at the officer’s actions and his decision to use a firearm.
Protesters in Nantes clashed with police, throwing Molotov cocktails and burning cars and rubbish bins. They also set fire to shops and buildings in three poor neighbourhoods across the city.
April 3 RAUTE OYJ:
* SAID ON FRIDAY, STRENGTHENS ITS OFFERING FOR VENEER AND LUMBER GRADING TECHNOLOGY BY ACQUIRING BUSINESS OF METRIGUARD INC, PULLMAN, WASHINGTON, USA
* METRIGUARD’S BUSINESS WILL CONTINUE BY NEWLY ESTABLISHED RAUTE’S SUBSIDIARY METRIGUARD TECHNOLOGIES, INC
* PURCHASE PRICE, ESTIMATED AT $4.5 MILLION, IS PAID IN TWO INSTALLMENTS
* BASE PURCHASE PRICE OF $3.1 MILLION IS PAID AT CLOSING, ADDITIONALLY THERE WILL BE EARN-OUT PAYMENT BASED ON NET SALES FOR 12-MONTH PERIOD FOLLOWING CLOSING OF TRANSACTION
* ACQUISITION IS MADE AS AN ASSET PURCHASE
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Image copyright Geograph/Richard Webb Image caption A member of the public raised the alarm after spotting the man in the water at East Sands, St Andrews
Police have established the identity of a man who died after being found unconscious on a Fife beach.
The breakthrough came a day after an appeal was launched to trace his loved ones.
The 76-year-old, who has not been named, was spotted in the water at East Sands, St Andrews at about 20:25 on Monday.
He was recovered by the coastguard and airlifted to Ninewells Hospital in Dundee, where he was pronounced dead.
A force spokeswoman said: "The death is being treated as unexplained, but not suspicious."
Curious when you’ll be able to see this year’s total solar eclipse and how long it’ll last?
Look no further. A man named Xavier Jubier has used Google to create an interactive map that allows you to search for your exact address.
It then tells you exactly when the eclipse begins in your area and how long the maximum eclipse will last. Click here to check it out.
Jubier has also posted further information to help you understand the map and how it works. You can read about it at Eclipse2017.org.
The moon will pass between the Sun and Earth midday on Monday, August 21. The path goes through far northeast Kansas.
Additional Links: The Great American Solar Eclipse | National Eclipse
's stock had its "top pick" rating reaffirmed by equities researchers at Royal Bank of Canada in a report released on Wednesday. They presently have a GBX 450 price target on the stock.
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× Stolen car leads to search for suspect on city’s west side
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Indianapolis Metropolitan police are looking for a suspect who stole a car and led officers on a short chase.
According to IMPD, a person delivering newspapers early Thursday morning noticed that someone had gotten into the car and stolen it at 5301 W. Washington Street.
The suspect then led officers on a short chase before getting out of the car and running off. The search effort is concentrated on Rockville Road and Gasoline Alley, police said.
A Kingston man told a cashier to call 911 as he started to damage the gas station early Tuesday morning.
Kingston Police said in a news release that at about 3 a.m. a man went to the gas station store on Bath Road near Princess Street. The man started to kick and bang on the store’s door and told the cashier to call 911. The man then started throwing jugs of windshield washer fluid, smashing them off the store’s walls and the ground.
When police officers arrival the man, covered in blood, sweat and washer fluid, was smashing another container of washer fluid. Police believe the was under the influence of crystal methamphetamine.
When instructed the man immediately put his hands behind his back and cooperative with the officers.
A 25-year-old man has been charged with mischief. He was held in police custody to attend bail court on Wednesday.
—The Whig-Standard
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Munson Township announced that starting June 4 there will be a cross culvert replacement on Heath Road, for three days.
It will be closed south of Mayfield Road between 13044 and 13068 Heath Road.
Access to 13068 Heath Road from south will be via Kim Drive while access to 13044 Heath Road from north will be via Heath Road.
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About Gardening Services Project
The community Gardening Services Project is an exciting project providing adults, young people from various backgrounds, including those with learning disabilities, with an opportunity to get involved in growing fresh produce, farm and forestry work. Opportunities are also present to gain qualifications and work experience through are Gardening Services project.
Homeowners in one Cullman County neighborhood are picking up what’s left after severe storms pummeled through their area.
Their home off of Briarwood Drive was damaged. Their cars, destroyed by tennis-ball sized hail.
And severe roof damage and leaking are just some of what homeowners now must deal with.
“I just started hearing, like bombarding, like someone was throwing giant potato rocks at our house,” said homeowner, Scott Flynt.
“Water was leaking through the ceiling. It was one thing after another.”
Flynt says most of his neighbors have similar damage. He says he’s just relieved his family and neighbors are safe.
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PARIS An U.N.-authorised international military force should intervene in Syria if it is proven that President Bashar al-Assad's government used chemical weapons, French presidential candidate Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday.
"An international intervention is needed ... My preference is that there should be an intervention under the auspices of the United Nations. A military intervention," Macron, an independent centrist who is favourite to win the election, said in an interview with France 2 television.
Referring to a suspected Syrian government chemical attack that killed scores of people, including children, in Syria's northwestern province of Idlib on Tuesday, Macron said: "If these deeds are confirmed, it is vital to act strongly."
(Reporting by Adrian Croft; Editing by Louise Ireland)
Gates caught both of his targets for 10 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 48-17 preseason loss to the Seahawks.
Though he played just one series, Gates picked up a first down before capping off a long drive with a five-yard touchdown reception from Philip Rivers. There has been talk of limiting the 37-year-old's involvement this season, but he showed in this one what he can still do at his advanced age. He is unlikely to see any extended run during the preseason and could become a situational player once the regular season begins.
A six-week Diabetes Class for people who have diabetes will begin at 2 p.m. on May 1. This interactive and fun series will focus on key diabetes self-management topics including blood sugar control, nutrition, activity, medications, complications, sleep, stress and more. The cost is $30 for people with Medicare. People without Medicare are welcomed, and can contact the office via phone or email for cost. Classes will be held at Sierra Medical Nutrition Therapy at 360 Sierra College Dr., Suite 220 in Grass Valley. To register or find out more, email nutrition@sierramedicalnutrition.com or call 530-615-4155.
Theresa May announces plans for annual Stephen Lawrence Day at the 25th anniversary memorial service for the murdered teenager.
With the start of the snow season 9 days away, snowmaking is in full swing as temperatures plummet and snow is falling across the Alps
'A Higher Loyalty' is the hottest political book since Michael Wolff's 'Fire and Fury.'
James Comey's A Higher Loyalty had a very big opening week.
Flatiron Books announced Tuesday that sales topped 600,000 copies, a number that includes print, audio and e-books. The former FBI director's memoir had been one of the year's most anticipated releases. It includes his accounts of investigating Hillary Clinton's emails and of his awkward encounters with President Donald Trump.
Comey, fired by Trump a year ago, has likened the president to a crime boss who values personal loyalty over service to the country. Published April 17, A Higher Loyalty is the hottest political book since Michael Wolff's million-selling Fire and Fury, which came out in January.
Both books were published by imprints of Macmillan.
April 28 Smis Corporation Bhd:
* Unit entered into land purchase and sale agreement with Pt. Kawasan Industri Terpadu Indonesia China
* Deal for consideration 11.9 million RGT
* The proposed acquisition will not have any material impact on the eps of the group for the financial year ending 31 december 2017 Source :(bit.ly/2ptbXm2) Further company coverage:
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp gave a funny response to a question on his first time, before the female journalist corrected herself and asked about the 50-year-old's memories of his first time in the UEFA Champions League.
TOWN OF SHELDON, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Java man was killed in a two-vehicle crash in Wyoming County Sunday morning.
New York State Police say Alex Dedoszak, 20, was driving east on Perry Rd. in the Town of Sheldon when he failed to negotiate a curve, and struck a vehicle in the westbound lane.
First responders tried to save his life, but Dedoszak was pronounced dead at the scene.
Officials are investigating the crash.
Feb 14 E*Trade Financial Corp
* E*Trade Financial Corporation reports monthly activity for January 2017
* Daily Average Revenue Trades (DARTS) for January were 201,464, an eight percent increase from December
* Net new brokerage assets were $0.8 billion in month
* Jan net new brokerage assets were $0.8 billion in month
* Added 42,055 gross new brokerage accounts in January
* Jan customer margin balances increased $0.1 billion, ending month at $7.2 billion Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Stoke City's chief executive Tony Scholes will be the guest speaker at a footballing network event at the bet365 Stadium.
More than 30 exhibitors covering a range of footballing-related services will be at the event which is free to the public.
Those exhibiting their wares include experts in advertising hoardings, on-line ticketing and fan klappers.
The event, which takes place in the Waddington Suite between 11am and 3pm tomorrow, also includes free pie tasting courtesy of Wrights Pies.
The event, which has been to Stoke City before, is organised by the Football Trade Directory.
Sunday morning fire destroys Spokane landmark eatery
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Fire has destroyed a landmark restaurant in Spokane.
The fire early Sunday morning destroyed Shogun, a sushi and hibachi restaurant east of downtown.
Firefighters attempted to enter the building and attack the fire from inside, but were unable to because of heavy smoke and flames.
Multiple engines poured fire on the flames for about six hours and the building was completely destroyed.
There were no reports of injuries.
The cause of the fire has not been determined.
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BRUSSELS — The European Union's top five economies are warning the United States that its massive tax overhaul could contravene some of its international obligations and risks "having a major distortive impact on international trade."
In a letter to U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin, the finance ministers of Germany, France, Britain, Italy and Spain wrote they had "significant concerns" about three tax initiatives in particular, including the so-called base erosion and anti-abuse tax Senate bill.
SANT'ANNA DI STAZZEMA, Italy The U.S. will stand up against anyone who commits crimes against humanity, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said on Monday, less than a week after Washington launched missile strikes in response to an alleged Syrian chemical attack.
"We rededicate ourselves to holding to account any and all who commit crimes against the innocents anywhere in the world," Tillerson told reporters while commemorating a German Nazi massacre committed in Italy in 1944.
The U.S. attacked the Syrian air base in retaliation for what it said was a chemical weapons assault by Syrian President Bashar al-Assad that killed dozens of civilians, including many children.
(Reporting by Steve Scherer, editing by Crispian Balmer)
In honor of Earth Day, Tellus Science Museum's staff looks to foster environmental stewards with its Exploration Celebration. Set for Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the event will be presented at the Cartersville venue, 100 Tellus Drive.
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April 20 Baiyang Investment Group Inc :
* Sees net profit for H1 2017 to fluctuate by -10 percent to 30 percent, or to be 12.4 million yuan to 17.9 million yuan, compared to net profit of the same period in 2016 (13.8 million yuan)
* Comments that increased sales of aquatic food product and fodder, as well as increased investment loss are the main reasons for the forecast
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/kwcw6d
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QUARRYVILLE >> Pennsylvania officials say they have seized 15 dogs from a breeder’s home, including three that were illegally debarked.
Gillian Kocher, spokeswoman for the Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, says 10 puppies and five adult dogs were removed from the unlicensed breeder in Quarryville May 24.
Kocher says three adult dogs were debarked by a pipe that was repeatedly pushed down their throats to damage their vocal chords.
Debarking or the devocalization of dogs is banned under Pennsylvania law unless it is performed by a licensed veterinarian using anesthesia.
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The dogs are currently in the custody of the PSPCA where they will receive medical care.
An investigation into the breeder is ongoing.
Aaron Woods can escape a ban for an apparent cannonball tackle in Canterbury's NRL loss to the Sydney Roosters with an early guilty plea.
Aaron Woods has been charged over a cannonball tackle in Canterbury's loss to the Sydney Roosters.
Woods was hit with a grade-one dangerous contact charge for the fifth-minute low hit on Roosters lock Issac Liu in the Bulldogs' 30-12 loss.
The charge comes with a 100-point demerit point penalty, however that can be reduced to 75 with an early guilty plea.
Woods was the only player charged from the opening three games of round two, with Johnathan Thurston escaping penalty for a possible shoulder charge on Corey Oates in North Queensland's loss to Brisbane.
March 19 (Reuters) - Sayaji Hotels Ltd:
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I had the chance to talk to concert goers at Bar Louie during the JingleFest after party in Saint Charles, and it was clear people were still feeling pretty hype about the show. Sam and Angie came all the way from Grand Blanc, MI to make the show, Brittney got her new Walker Hayes album signed during the meet & greet, and Sarah was definitely best dressed for JingleFest 2017. Make sure you check all things JingleFest at the New Country 92.3 Facebook page including pics and videos to point yourself out in the crowd. The video above shows the entire New Country 92.3 team standing on stage Saturday night with LOCASH as they played to a sold out #JingleFest2017 crowd. – JT
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Uber has suspended all its self-driving car tests in the US after a fatal accident in Arizona.
A pedestrian was reportedly crossing the street in the city of Tempe when she was hit by the car.
The incident comes just a year after one of Uber’s self-driving cars was involved in another accident where no-one was hurt but one of Uber’s self-driving Volvo cars was flipped onto its side.
Uber’s CEO Dara Khosrowshahi tweeted that the death was “incredibly sad news” and that “we’re thinking of the victim’s family.”
It’s not yet clear what happened but Khosrowshahi said that Uber would fully cooperate with law enforcement to understand what happened.
NEW YORK — A Danish diplomat put aside diplomacy for the night when a burglar broke into her Manhattan apartment Monday night, chasing off the unsuccessful thief. Marie Wandel scared off the would-be thief from her New York apartment, taking back what he stole in the process.
The burglar was not caught, but Wendel managed to take back her valuables. She told the New York Daily News (http://nydn.us/2onUHKQ ) that everything is all right but declined to comment further.
The burglar had attempted to take a camera and jewelry, which were worth about $1,000 altogether. While Wandel managed to retrieve her belongings, the suspect is still at large.
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police arrested a man Friday in connection to a fatal shooting that occurred in late September.
Reginald Bernard Wilson, 30, is charged with murder and possession of a firearm by a felon in the death of Jonathan Dominique Cauthen, 31.
Cauthen was shot and killed outside an apartment complex on Catherine Simmons Avenue just before 3 a.m. on September 28.
Police said at the time witnesses in the area were not been cooperative and officers had few leads. They have not said exactly what evidence led to Wilson being named as a suspect.
Anyone with further information about the case is asked to call 704-432-TIPS or Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.
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Central banks will be in focus this week, with the Fed poised to start a two-day meeting Tuesday and the ECB due to meet on Thursday. Expectations are the Fed will hike interest rates one last time this year, while the ECB is seen as unlikely to alter its monetary policy. Europe's central bank is also due to announce fresh economic forecasts for the region.
On the data front, the U.K. is set to release its inflation rate and retail price data at around 9:30 a.m. London time.
In commodity markets, oil prices were higher on Tuesday morning after the shutdown of the Forties North Sea pipeline caused a significant reduction of supply on the market. Brent was 1.4 percent higher, trading at $65.59 a barrel while WTI rose 0.71 percent, being sold at $58.39 at about 6:20 a.m. London time.
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HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – A panel of federal judges is throwing out a legal challenge by Republican congressmen to a district map developed last month by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.
The judges said Monday they have no authority to act in the matter except to throw out the case.
The decision comes with a day left for the state’s congressional candidates to circulate petitions to get on the May 15 primary ballot.
The Democratic majority on the state Supreme Court ruled in January that the map Republicans crafted in 2011 amounted to an unconstitutional gerrymander.
After lawmakers in the GOP-controlled General Assembly and Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf didn’t produce a replacement, the state court enacted its own.
The eight GOP congressmen and two Republican state senators filed the federal lawsuit a month ago.
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- It looks like Samoa Joe vs. Tye Dillinger will take place on next week's WWE SmackDown episode. WWE posted this video of Tye and R-Truth backstage at last night's show. Truth proposes a new tag team with Tye but Tye is no longer interested as he wants to make a name for himself. Truth then talks trash to Joe and says Joe doesn't stand a chance against Tye.
- The following matches were taped for tonight's WWE NXT episode:
* Dakota Kai vs. Santana Garrett
* The Mighty (TM61) vs. Otis Dozovic in a Handicap Match
* Kairi Sane vs. Vanessa Borne
* The Velveteen Dream vs. Christopher Dijak
* Johnny Gargano vs. EC3
NXT spoilers for tonight are at this link.
- RAW Women's Champion Alexa Bliss tweeted the following on her Extreme Rules match against Nia Jax at the July 15th WWE Extreme Rules pay-per-view:
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In Port St. Lucie, Fla., burglars were caught on video surveillance trying to break into a gas station What the suspects weren't expecting was impact resistant glass standing between them and the inside if the store. Check out what happens after the glass breaks. Police are asking if you have any information to call the Port St. Lucie Police Department at (772) 871-5001.
April 12 Axalta Coating Systems Ltd
* Axalta coating systems to acquire Valspar's North American Industrial Wood Coatings Business
* Axalta Coating Systems Ltd - Deal for $420 million in cash
* Axalta Coating Systems Ltd- Axalta intends to operate this business as a pure bolt-on
* Axalta Coating Systems Ltd - Axalta has secured a financing commitment for transaction through Deutsche Bank AG New York branch
* Axalta Coating Systems Ltd - Divesting business in connection with reviews by FTC and CCB of proposed acquisition of Valspar by Sherwin-Williams
* Axalta Coating Systems - To acquire personnel, manufacturing sites, research and development assets, underlying IP of Valspar's North American Industrial Wood Coatings Business
* Axalta Coating Systems Ltd - Centerview Partners LLC acted as financial advisor to Axalta Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Harbin Churin Group Jointstock Co Ltd :
* SAYS IT PLANS TO ISSUE UP TO 1.0 BILLION YUAN ($151.13 million) BONDS Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2kXbM2a Further company coverage: ($1 = 6.6170 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
Washington man recovers fallen son's flag
WHITE SWAN, Wash. (AP) — A Washington state man has recovered a stolen American flag that belonged to his son who was killed in Afghanistan.
Two months after pleading for help on social media, Shawn Marceau tells the Yakima Herald-Republic that he went to his son's gravesite Tuesday and found the flag folded in front of the headstone.
Marceau says the flag is sentimental to him because his son, Marine Lance Cpl. Joe Jackson, had it over his bed before he went out on his last patrol.
Jackson was 22 when he was killed April 24, 2011 by an improvised bomb while conducting combat operations in Helmand province of Afghanistan. The flag was signed by Marines in Jackson's platoon.
The flag and other items were stolen in April when someone broke into Marceau's truck.
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YAKIMA, WA - Yakima Police are investigating after someone broke into the Rocky Mart on 10th and Nob Hill Blvd. With a gun.
Police say they don't have a suspect in custody and are still looking for the suspect.
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DJ Marcos Boricua(OneBeat Entertainment / Turntables in Madrid)One of the founding fathers of the clubbing movement in the Caribbean, Marcos is a musician, producer, promoter and DJ. Based in Madrid, Spain, he has been the booker for two of the most important jazz and funk clubs in the country. His sessions are an unexpected mix of styles, whose common denominator is the beat. Has shared sessions with Florian Keller, Paul Murphy, Nick Recordkicks, Eddie Piller, Jazzman Gerald, Nickodemus, All Good Funk Alliance, Mad Matsand John Morales, among many others. Soul, Funk, Jazz, Disco, Latin, Afrobeat, or House are just some of the genres that make it into his sessions. At the moment, he is the director of One beat Entertainment booking agency, as well as promoting club nights such as Bembé and Turntables in Madrid alongside Nickodemus(NY).
PHOTOS: Celebrities Troop Out For Ali Baba’s January 1st Concert
Nigerian celebrities trooped out to support ace Nigerian comedian, Ali Baba as he ushered in the new year with his comedy concert. Ali Baba who held the first comedy concert in the year had a massive turnout at the event which held at Eko Hotel in Lagos yesterday. Present at the concerts were Nollywood actors…
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Expect to see the extraordinary in the ordinary when artist Debbie Kupinsky's new show opens this week at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside. "They're very familiar and strange at the same time, as if they're dreamscapes or fragmented memories," said Amanda Brown, director and curator of the Parkside Fine Arts Gallery.
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Firefighters are battling a two-alarm fire at the Saltgrass Steakhouse restaurant in Conroe.The restaurant is located on I-45, just past West Dallas Street.We do not yet know what may have caused the fire, but Montgomery County Fire Marshal's Office confirms the fire was so intense, a second alarm had to be pulled.We're following this story on Eyewitness News. Watch for updates on air, online and on our mobile news app.
Milton, MA -Congressman Stephen Lynch (D-Boston) has announced the opening of “An Artistic Discovery” the 2018 Congressional Art Competition open to all high school students who reside in the 8th Congressional District. The winner will have his or her work displayed in the United States Capitol for one year.
This story may be read in its entirety in the Thursday, April 20 edition of the Milton Times.
I've been watching The West Wing on Netflix because it soothes my soul during these trying times, and because I can't simply watch TV, I've been listening to a brilliant podcast called The West Wing Weekly at the same time. The podcast recaps each episode, and the hosts celebrated the start of season four by inviting Martin Sheen on as a guest. And you know what Martin Sheen, our nation's greatest fictional president, casually mentioned during the interview? He's been married since 1961.
The actor and beloved star of Grace and Frankie has been married to Janet Estevez for almost 56 years. That's right — he's been married for more than two thirds of his life. Martin was 21 and Janet was 17 when they made things official, and together they have four children — sons Emilio, Ramón, and Charlie and daughter Renée. There are a lot of long-term couples in Hollywood, but most still have a long way to go to catch up to Martin and Janet.
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) - How did the alligator cross the road? With some help from police officers in South Carolina.
Beaufort County deputies helped direct traffic Friday after the 8-foot (2.5-meter) alligator was seen walking around construction equipment and rubble piles near a road project on Hilton Head Island.
The scene attracted a large number of bystanders and video was posted on several social media sites.
Sheriff's spokesman Capt. Bob Bromage told The Island Packet of Hilton Head that deputies routed traffic around the gator and protected bystanders for about an hour.
The alligator took its time, resting for several minutes on the warm pavement before finally crossing the road into woods near a pond.
No one was hurt.
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To celebrate the Spring 2017 TommyXGigi collection, runway sensation Gigi Hadid is making a trip to India later this month as part of her #TogetherTour across the globe. Tommy Hilfiger, which is owned by PVH Corp. [NYSE: PVH], announces that supermodel Gigi Hadid will travel to Mumbai on April 27, 2017.
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(AP) – Health insurer Humana is leaving the Affordable Care Act’s public insurance exchanges for next year as it regroups after ending its proposed combination with rival insurer Aetna.
Humana Inc. covers about 150,000 people on exchanges in 11 states.
The insurer said Tuesday it had taken several actions to improve that business, but it was still seeing signs of unbalanced risk in that customer population. Health insurers have struggled to attract enough healthy people to their risk pools to balance the claims they incur from people with expensive medical conditions.
Humana and Aetna said earlier Tuesday that they were calling off Aetna’s roughly $34 billion acquisition of Humana. That deal already had been rejected by a federal judge who was worried about its impact on competition.
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HP (NYSE:HPQ) announces new agreements with Jabil (NYSE:JBL) and Forecast 3D for distributed design, manufacturing, and digital supply chain leveraging with the HP Multi Jet Fusion 3D Printing tech.
Jabil will add six production-ready Jet Fusion 4210 3D printers in its Singapore facility, which will double its total of HP 3D printers.
Forecast 3D will also add six printers to bring its fleet to 18 systems. The company plans to produce several million end-use parts on the printers in the next year.
Jabil shares are up 0.1% to $27.29.
MEXICO CITY (AP) — A former mayor from the Mexican state of Tlaxcala appears to have copied a speech directly from Frank Underwood, the protagonist of popular Netflix program "House of Cards."
Miguel Angel Covarrubias Cervantes has been accused of plagiarism on social media. His speech echoes almost word-for-word a 2016 promotional trailer entitled "The Leader We Deserve." Cervantes' version also uses the House of Cards signature music in the background.
Netflix has responded on Twitter with a video addressed to the people of Mexico featuring actor Michael Kelly: "It's not a competition. You have no idea where people take their inspiration from. Pay attention now." The video is captioned in Spanish: "Imitation is not always the highest form of flattery. #Tlaxcala"
Both the original speech and Netflix' response were posted Tuesday.
Firefighters work on putting down sand at a tractor-trailer accident Monday.
By CLIFF HIGHTOWER
A jacknifed tractor-trailer shut Interstate 65 southbound down to one lane Monday for almost three hours.
The truck spilled fuel along the interstate and Hazmat teams were called on the scene, authorities said. Franklin Police and Fire Departments responded.
Firefighters spent several hours laying sand over the diesel spill as rain poured down.
It was not immediately clear as of 2 p.m. what caused the truck to jacknife or how much diesel fuel spilled on the interstate.
Franklin Police are investigating. Look for Facebook Live footage on our Facebook page @FranklinHomePage. Below are pictures from the scene of the accident. More updates to follow.
NEW YORK, April 10 Bidding for Monday's $24 billion in U.S. three-year Treasury notes was the weakest since 2009, resulting in the government having paying bond dealers and investors a higher yield than what traders had expected.
The ratio of bids to the amount offered was 2.62, compared with 2.74 at the prior three-year note auction in March. This measure of overall demand at an auction was the lowest since July 2009. (Reporting by Richard Leong; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
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"Go Big Or Go Home" – American Authors
"Come A Little Closer" – Cage The Elephant
"Giving Up The Gun" – Vampire Weekend
"What Is Life" – George Harrison
"A Little Less Conversation" – Elvis
"Taste The Feeling" – Avicii
"Wrecking Ball" – Bruce Springsteen
"Start Me Up" – The Rolling Stones
"Waiting On The World To Change" – John Mayer
"Sugar" – Maroon 5
"It's Your Thing" – The Isley Brothers
"One Foot" – WALK THE MOON
"Walk On" – U2
"You Will Be Found" – Ben Platt
"Moth's Wings" – Passion Pit
"Human" – The Killers
"Praise You" – Fatboy Slim
Violent clashes have broken out between locals and asylum-seekers on the Greek island of Lesbos after 200 migrants camped out in the main square. Rough cut (no reporter narration).
New Delhi: Union Minister Uma Bharti has been admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) due to problems of hypertension, according to hospital authorities.
Bharti was admitted on Friday at the hospital’s new private ward.
“Uma BhartiJi was admitted yesterday (Friday) for problems of hypertension. She is stable and is undergoing required medication,” said the hospital authorities.
Bharti was earlier admitted to AIIMS in 2016 and 2017, due to problems of chest pain and hypertension.
CNBC's Mike Santoli takes a closer look at how long stocks may continue to move sideways as markets go through corrective period.
In this episode of ‘Get It Together’, Alexzandria Sanchez speaks with Professor Derek Adams about Ithaca College’s Integrative Core Curriculum Diversity Requirement (also known as the ICC). They analyze the effectiveness of the requirement and dig deep into who it really benefits.
Thanks toof the Red Room at Cookstown, Co. Tyrone, for the news that Chicago's Henhouse Prowlers will be ending their current European tour at the Open House Festival Bluegrass Picnic in Bangor, Co. Down, on 27 August, after playing two other dates in Ireland. This is their second tour in Europe this year, and before coming to Ireland this month, the band will have played in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, and Britain. Their dates here are:Fri. 25th: St John's Theatre, The Square, Listowel, Co. Kerry, 8.00 p.m.; 068 22566Sat. 26th: Thomas House, 86 Thomas St., Dublin, 8.00 p.m.; 085 203 9047Sun. 27th: Bluegrass Picnic, Ward Park, Bangor, Co. Down, 3.00 p.m. (part of Open House Festival Plenty of the Prowlers' music can be found on YouTube, including their own channel
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High winds and torrential rains hit parts of Newfoundland on Wednesday, causing flooding and damage in eastern and southern Newfoundland. NTV’s Leila Beaudoin reports.
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Paleontologists from Bulgaria and Macedonia are excavating the fossilized remains of a prehistoric elephant believed to pre-date the mammoth, after its bones were discovered accidentally by a man working in a field.
Scientists at the Natural Science Museum of Macedonia and the Natural History Museum of Sofia said Tuesday they began excavating the skeleton in Dolni Disan in central Macedonia last Friday. They estimated the animal would have weighed about 10 tons and have been about 50 years old at the time of its death, roughly 8 million years ago during the Miocene epoch.
Biljana Garevska of the Natural Science Museum in Skopje said the fossil was of one of the elephant’s ancestors which roamed the region at a time when it was covered by African-like savannah.
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Former NFL head coach Bill Parcells was known for saying he wasn’t ready to put a player in the Hall of Fame just because he had a good game or two.
He’s ready to put Terrell Owens in Canton, however.
Parcells told ESPN Radio in Los Angeles that he’d vote for Owens to get into the Hall of Fame despite the former wide receiver’s off-the-field problems. Owens has been snubbed from the Hall of Fame thus far, in large because he’s considered by some voters to have been a bad teammate.
The Sports Daily has the full story on Parcells’ take.
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AFCON-bound Togo led by former Arsenal and Real Madrid star Emmanuel Adebayor arrived Monday morning on board a presidential jet for a training camp in Dakar, Senegal.
The Hawks of Togo touched down at the LSS Airport in Dakar by 1800 GMT.
Togo President Faure Gnassingbe released his official jet to fly the country's football team to Senegal, where they will train before they head out to Gabon for the Nations Cup.
For Gabon 2017, Togo are drawn alongside defending champions Cote d'Ivoire, DR Congo and Morocco.
Togo coach is the vastly experienced Claude Le Roy, who led Congo Brazzaville to the last eight of the 2015 AFCON in Equatorial Guinea.
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Last night, a gunman on an upper floor of the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada killed more than 50 people and wounded at least 400 others attending the Route 91 Harvest Festival – an outdoor country music festival.
In today’s Congressional Corner, Alan Chartock speaks with Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty from Connecticut’s 5th District about responsible gun control.
SUDBURY, Ont. — A strike by faculty members at Laurentian University is over now that the union and school have reached a tentative agreement.
The university says ratification votes will be held as soon as possible so that faculty and students can get back to class.
If it is ratified, classes at the university’s Barrie, Ont., campus and online will resume Tuesday and those at the Sudbury, Ont., campus will start Oct. 16 after the fall break.
Details of the proposed deal have not been released.
The strike began last week after the Laurentian University Faculty Association said negotiations had reached an impasse.
In a message to students at the time, the union said the key issue in the dispute was faculty workload.
A 59-year-old Hamilton man is facing charges after police allegedly found a large stash of drugs on Beach Boulevard and in a storage facility in Burlington.
Police say they found drugs in an initial search on Beach Boulevard and a .45-calibre handgun and ammunition in the second search of the Burlington storage locker. Officers also found a "large sum" of cash.
Douglas Noble, 59, faces trafficking charges related to cocaine, heroin, fentanyl, methamphetamine and marijuana. He also faces firearm charges and a breach of probation charge.
CLEVELAND — Pacers guard Glenn Robinson III could play Monday night as Indiana tries to even its playoff series with the Cavaliers.
Robinson, who has missed the past 12 games with a sprained left calf, took part in the team's shootaround ahead of Game 2. Robinson didn't dress for Saturday's series opener, which the Pacers lost 109-108 to the defending NBA champions.
Robinson hasn't played since March 22 after injuring himself during a practice scrimmage.
Coach Nate McMillan isn't sure how much he can use the league's slam dunk champion, who returned to practice on Sunday.
Robinson gives McMillan depth and another perimeter weapon to throw at the Cavaliers, whose defence has been suspect all season.
The 23-year-old Robinson averaged 6.1 points and 3.6 rebounds in 69 games.
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Feb 14 Entra ASA:
* Rental income was up by 16 per cent to 506 million Norwegian crowns ($60 million) in Q4 2016 from 437 million in Q4 2015
* Q4 net income from property management 273 million crowns versus 220 million crowns year ago
* Board proposes to distribute a semi-annual dividend of 1.75 crown per share for second half of 2016
* Entra's total dividend for 2016 will then be 3.45 crowns per share compared to 3 crown per share for 2015. Source text for Eikon:
Further company coverage: ($1 = 8.3726 Norwegian crowns) (Gdynia Newsroom)
Software/service provider Altair Engineering has filed for its initial public offering with an initial registration of $150M.
It's applying to list on Nasdaq under the symbol ALTR.
For the six months ended June 30, the company reported revenue of $158.5M (up 4.1% Y/Y); of that, $130.9M was in software while $24.6M was in client engineering services.
Gross profit for that period rose 3.2% to $104.9M; the company swung to a six-month loss of $9.4M from a year-ago gain of $3.95M.
Altair is filing through J.P. Morgan, RBC Capital Markets, Deutsche Bank Securities, William Blair and Canaccord Genuity.
Last week, on April 10th, we discussed a performance valuation between Chevron and Exxon Mobil titled: " Which Is The Premium Company: Chevron Or Exxon Mobil? ". The next peer comparison is between BP and Royal Dutch Shell .
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BERLIN (AP) — German airline Lufthansa says it's agreed to an arbitrator's proposal for a new wage agreement for its 5,400 pilots, signaling an end to a lengthy and bitter dispute.
The airline, Germany's largest, said Wednesday it agreed to a four-stage 8.7 percent total wage increase, and a one-off 30 million euro ($31.7 million) payment that would translate to some 5,000 to 6,000 euros per employee.
The new agreement will be in place until the end of 2019.
The Cockpit union had been staging strikes sporadically since April 2014, costing Lufthansa multiple millions, before the two sides agreed to arbitration on December.
Cockpit, which had no immediate comment, had sought raises of 3.66 percent a year going back 5½ years.
New Delhi: Megastar Amitabh Bachchan was snapped at a popular ad studio at Khar in Mumbai on Wednesday. The legendary actor was shooting for an ad at the studio when he was clicked by the paparazzi.
Amitabh was spotted in his usual avatar. The actor had donned a white kurta-pyjama with shawl and black loafers.
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(Photo courtesy: Yogen Shah)
It is to be noted that Amitabh is one of the busiest actors in the film industry. The legendary actor recently shot for another ad for a popular jewellery brand with his daughter Shweta Nanda. This was perhaps for the first time that Bachchan senior shot a commercial with his daughter.
He got all emotional and shared a post with a heartwarming picture on Twitter.
Bachchan senior wrote: "Daughters be the best".
Shweta will be seen making her debut in acting with this ad shoot. Isn't this simply adorable? Well, on the professional front, AB just delivered a hit with '102 Not Out' starring Rishi Kapoor in the lead opposite him.
One democratic candidate is making trips around the badger state to talk about his campaign for the race for Wisconsin's governor.
Mahlon Mitchell, currently the president of Professional Fire Fighters Association of Wisconsin, is one of 19 candidates running in the 2018 election. Gov. Scott Walker is also in the race.
"It's time for the state of Wisconsin to turn the page," Mitchell said.
He said his campaign focuses on education, health care, and transportation.
The primary election will be held on August 14th.
Stada buyout proving difficult pill to swallow
Bain Capital and Cinven’s second attempt for German pharmaceuticals manufacturer Stada could meet the same fate as their last one later this week with shareholders tendering around a third of the firm’s shares, leaving only until midnight on Wednesday for the 63% threshold to be reached.
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Thomas A. Gorry, President, Marine Corps University and Commanding General, Education Command, attends the Gen. Graves B. Erskine Distinguished Lecture Series at the Warner Center, Marine Corps University, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Jan. 18, 2017. The series was established in February 1984 and was instrumental in the development of modern Marine Corps professional military education. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Yasmin D. Perez)
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Bottas twice obeyed radio instructions during Sunday’s Bahrain Grand Prix to let the faster Hamilton through to chase eventual winner and championship leader Vettel.
“We don’t like that, at all,” said Wolff. “It’s not what we have done in the last couple of years but the situation is different now so it needs a proper analysis of what it means and where we are.”
Mercedes have never had a designated No1 driver, and Wolff said the desire was to give both men equal opportunity at the start of the race.
The team won all but two races last season but are no longer dominant in a championship that has for the past three years been an internal battle. Vettel has now won two of three races and is seven points clear of Hamilton.
March 28 Calithera Biosciences Inc:
* Calithera to receive $12 million milestone payment from Incyte for achievement of pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic goals in Phase 1 study Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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The purchase of an armored van for the police department, and the city's participation in regional and federal anti-terrorism and intelligence programs, are the subjects of a special City Council meeting set for June 20. The 6 p.m. meeting will be held in the Longfellow Middle School Auditorium at 1500 Derby St., which can accommodate a much larger audience than the council chamber in the Old City Hall. The armored, bulletproof van - the city favors the terminology "specially equipped panel van" - would be purchased from Phoenix-based The Armored Group for $205,373, including $125,373 from federal Urban Area Security Initiative regional funds and $80,000 from the city's Asset Forfeiture Fund.
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KB Home (KBH) today announced the grand opening of Stapleton Wildflower Collection. The new neighborhood is located within the Stapleton master plan, one of the top-selling master plan communities in the United States. Located just 15 minutes from downtown Denver, Stapleton offers all the conveniences of contemporary urban living.
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PYONGYANG, North Korea (AP) — Former NBA star Dennis Rodman, on low-key return to Pyongyang, has given the North Korean sports minister a copy of President Donald Trump’s book “The Art of the Deal.”
It wasn’t signed by Trump, who was Rodman’s boss for two seasons of the “Celebrity Apprentice” reality TV show.
Rodman’s arrival on Tuesday came just hours after the North decided to release Otto Warmbier, an American university student who had been imprisoned for 15 years with hard labor for trying to steal a propaganda banner.
Warmbier, who had been confined for 17 months, has apparently fallen into a coma not long after his confinement began. Pyongyang said Thursday saying it decided to let him go for “humanitarian reasons.”
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Officials in Washington and Pyongyang said Rodman played no role in the release.
Eye safety is of the utmost importance when observing a solar eclipse, and Amazon is taking steps to ensure its customers aren't stuck with faulty eclipse glasses.The retailer told CNN it had begun to issue refunds to customers who purchased glasses that "may not comply with industry standards."In recent days, reports had begun to circulate online indicating that some companies were selling glasses that would not provide adequate protection during an eclipse.Properly designed glasses will prevent permanent eye damage from the sun's rays. If you are still looking to pick up a pair of eclipse glasses, the American Astronomical Society has compiled a list of "reputable vendors" of eclipse glasses.
We have some week five action tonight and this is the point in the season where the strong teams separate from the pack.
Here are the final scores for 10/6:
Palmer 37 -- Pathfinder 0
Longmeadow 47 – Agawam 19
West Springfield 49 -- Northampton 0
Easthampton 40 – Greenfield 28
Chicopee Comp 20 -- Westfield 8
Central 54 -- Holyoke 0
Minnechaug 41 -- Putnam 12
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A Gold Alert has been issued for a missing Felton woman. Delaware State Police say 42 year old Samantha Kornrumpf was last seen at her home around 1:30 Monday morning. Troopers have not been able to contact her to check on her welfare and there is concern for her safety. Kornrumpf is 5’ 10” and 150 pounds with grey hair and blue eyes. If you know where she is – contact Crime Stoppers
The Iowa State Patrol says a person riding a moped has died in a crash in Louisa County.
The crash happened Monday night around 9:50 p.m. in Wapello. Officers say the moped failed to yield while crossing Highway 61 going westbound on Oak Street, when a car driven by a 57-year-old Illinois man collided with the moped at Kennedy Drive.
Officers say the moped driver was killed in the collision. The driver's identity has not been released at this time. There's no word on any injuries to the driver of the car, although the patrol says the car was able to be driven from the scene.
The patrol was assisted by the Louisa County Sheriff's Office, Wapello Fire Department, Wapello EMS and the Louisa County Medical Examiner at the scene of the crash.
The government of Kyrgyzstan was instructed to reduce the tariff for electricity for religious and social facilities. This decision was made today by the parliamentary committee on the fuel and energy complex and subsoil use.
Until mid-January 2018, the government should introduce a proposal and analysis of tariff formation. Within three months, a final decision should be made.
The list of objects included mosques, madrassas, churches, orphanages, boarding schools and other social facilities that are not engaged in commercial activities.
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Yemeni security officials say a bomb has killed 11 civilians and wounded others in a busy district of a southern city.
They say the explosion struck a market in Qataba, in the southern Dhale province, on Monday, without providing further details.
No one immediately claimed the attack, but al-Qaida and Islamic State militants operate in southern Yemen.
The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they weren't authorized to speak to the press.
Dhale is controlled by forces loyal to the internationally recognized government, which is at war with Shiite rebels known as Houthis. A Saudi-led coalition has been fighting alongside the government since 2015.
After a beautiful weekend we can expect some more warm temperatures and sunshine, but we could see a little rain too. Get the details you need in your full forecast with Sam Sampieri.
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The 36-year-old mother-of-four is preparing to head out to cheer on the England star as the team make their bid for success at the World Cup 2018 next month.
Confessing her need for “peace of mind” on the trip, the former I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! star explained how she would be taking their young brood with her to support their father.
“As we’re bringing the kids to Russia we’ll have our own security too,” she told this week’s OK! Magazine. “Just because I want peace of mind.”
Rebekah is mother to two children with Jamie, Sofia and Finley, and also has a son and a daughter from a previous relationship.
Despite his wife’s nerves, the Leicester City striker seemed excited to be part of the World Cup squad, saying: “I’m absolutely buzzing!
Footage shows the aftermath of the plane crash in Tires, just west of the Portuguese capital Lisbon which killed five people. Portuguese media say the victims were the pilot, three passengers and a lorry driver, whose vehicle was hit.
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A 42-year-old man pleaded guilty to six charges, including kidnapping, in superior court on Monday.
It stems from an incident on July 12, 2016.
A woman was kidnapped from a home on Montcalm Street in Windsor.
Police say she managed to escape at a service center on the 401 near Ingersoll.
Thomas Manuel also pleaded guilty to choking, forcible confinement, assault, threatening death and assault with a weapon.
Crown Attorney Scott Kerwin told the court the incident started as a domestic fight over patio stones - until Manuel tied up the woman by her hands and feet and attached the rope to a beam in their home.
Kerwin says Manuel also put a butcher knife up the woman’s' nose to force her into the car.
A charge of attempted murder and a second charge of assault with a weapon were dropped.
A court-order publication ban prevents us from identifying the woman.
Manuel will have a sentencing hearing in January.
PRAGUE (AP) — The Czech Republic will have its top players available next weekend for the Fed Cup against Switzerland.
Fifth-ranked Karolina Pliskova, who reached the quarterfinals at the Australian Open, will lead the host Czechs on Feb. 10-11 on an indoor hard court at the O2 Arena.
Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova will return to the team for the first time since recovering from injuries suffered during a knife attack at her home in December 2016.
Also, Barbora Strycova and Lucie Safarova have been named in the team by captain Petr Pala.
The winner will face Germany or Belarus in the semifinals in April.
Bill and Gayle Cook, the co-founders of medical-device maker Cook Group, passed ownership of the company to their son, Carl, to avoid estate taxes before Bill Cook’s death in 2011,...
RICHMOND, Va. (AP)  An appeal's court has wiped out the convictions of two film producers sentenced to federal prison for running a synthetic marijuana operation.
The Virginian-Pilot reports a Richmond appeals court ordered U.S. District Judge Raymond Jackson to take up the case again of Charles Burton Ritchie and Benjamin Galecki. They were convicted last year of running a $21 million operation out of Pensacola, Florida, that shipped the drug known as spice to areas in Virginia.
The court ruled Friday that Jackson shouldn't have barred defense testimony from a then-scientist with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. The scientist was later arrested on charges of communicating with a child under 15 for sexual contact.
The two produced "Misery Loves Comedy," a 2015 documentary featuring Martin Short, Amy Schumer, Jimmy Fallon and other comedians.
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Police officials in Bermuda are confirming that they have found the body of missing U.S. student Mark Dombroski.
Acting Assistant Commissioner James Howard of the Bermuda Police Services declined to provide certain details, include how authorities believe he may have died during a visit to the British Island territory.
The discovery of his body was announced at a news conference in the British island territory after a day of searching that involved members of the 19-year-old’s family, volunteers and local authorities.
Authorities and members of Dombroski’s family had been searching Bermuda for the young man in a wooded area known as The Arboretum. It was near a sports center where Dombroski was competing as a member of the rugby team at Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia.
He was last seen early Sunday after a night of socializing.
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STEUBENVILLE, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio judge who was shot outside his courthouse in August has returned to the bench and says he’s glad to be back at work.
The Steubenville Herald-Star reports Jefferson County Judge Joseph Bruzzese returned to his courtroom Thursday, handling arraignments and a sentencing.
Bruzzese was shot Aug. 21 while walking from his car to the courthouse in Steubenville, roughly 30 miles west of Pittsburgh. The judge was carrying a gun and fired back. A probation officer then shot and killed suspect Nate Richmond.
Bruzzese underwent surgery at a Pittsburgh hospital and has been recovering at home since late August.
A prosecutor has said investigators trying to understand what motivated the shooting were examining whether Richmond mistakenly thought Bruzzese had dismissed a lawsuit filed by Richmond.
Police officers are seen outside Ploschad Revolyutsii (Revolution Square) metro station in Moscow, Russia, April 3, 2017. REUTERS/Sergei Karpukhin
MOSCOW Russian security agencies found an explosive device at a metro station in central St Petersburg and made it safe, the National Anti-Terrorist Committee said in a statement on Monday.
The device was found at the "Ploshchad Vosstaniya" metro station, a different location from where a blast earlier took place.
The Committee also said that nine people were killed and 20 injured in the blast, which took place as a train traveled between the "Sennaya Ploshchad" and "Tekhnologichesky Institut" stations.
(Reporting by Alexander Winning; Writing by Christian Lowe; editing by Sujata Rao)
On Wednesday, Richard Burr and Mark Warner, the two leaders of the Senate Intelligence Committee, the body that is widely considered to be the most likely to produce a bipartisan report about Russia and Donald Trump, gave a press briefing on their work.
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea says it released an American university student over what it calls humanitarian reasons in its first official comment since he was returned to his home state of Ohio in a coma.
The state-run Korean Central News Agency on Thursday said Otto Warmbier had been sentenced to hard labor but didn’t comment on his medical condition.
The 22-year-old Warmbier, a University of Virginia undergraduate, was convicted and sentenced in a one-hour trial in North Korea’s Supreme Court in March 2016. He got 15 years in prison with hard labor for subversion after he tearfully confessed that he had tried to steal a propaganda banner.
His father, Fred Warmbier, told Fox News that his son was “terrorized and brutalized” and has been in a coma for more than a year.
Local photography promoted at Pybus competition, show Posted by Communities, Other Communities | Comments Off on Local photography promoted at Pybus competition, show Posted by Empire Press on Oct 4, 2017 in All Content
WENATCHEE — Enjoy shooting photos? The Pybus Photography Competition and Show will be held Oct. 14-15 in the Pybus Event Center.
The competition and show is for all levels of photographers to display, sell or enter their photographs into a juried competition.
Categories are human interest, abstract, landscape/urban, and animals. Entries will be judged by local photographer Marc Dilly and winners will be announced at noon Saturday.
Show hours will be Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The annual event promotes the work of local photographers and benefits the Pybus Market Charitable Foundation.
For more information about the event, visit pybuspublicmarket.org. Entry deadline is Oct. 13.
Two businesswomen in Albany are now certified to help children who have lost their hair because of health issues. They are now part of Wigs for Kids, and they are the only ones within miles of Albany.
Staff at Tesco Kingsway in Dundee have presented The ARCHIE Foundation with a cheque for £1,500.
The store raised the money through sales of Oor Wullie Bucket Trail calendars.
Tesco employee Sarah Coutts-Patience said: “We sold our Oor Wullie Calendars in December from the shop floor to our colleagues and customers for £10 each.
“We sold 500 copies easily, as everyone loved them and made £5,000, which was great.”
She added: “We gave £1,500 to Tesco’s charities of the year, which are Diabetes UK and the British Heart Foundation, and we donated £1,500 to The ARCHIE Foundation.”
The foundation is the official charity of Tayside Children’s Hospital in Dundee.
Picture shows (from left) Martin Lindsay (D.C. Thomson), Gavin Cruickshank (Tesco), Ruby Young (Tesco), Emma White (The ARCHIE Foundation), Sarah Coutts-Patience and Jenny Allison (Tesco).
LONDON Media reports that the European Commission is rushing out proposals to regulate clearing houses in London are speculation, Prime Minister Theresa May's spokesman said on Tuesday.
The European Commission is expected to publish proposals for the regulation of derivatives markets this week, but banking industry officials have said attempts to potentially curb clearing of euro-denominated contracts in Britain after Brexit have been put back to at least the end of June.
"This is speculation, it has come up before," the spokesman told reporters after being asked about a report in the Financial Times that the European Commission was trying to regulate clearing houses in the city of London.
"London is a global financial capital and it's in the interests not just of the UK but of the EU that it remains so."
(Reporting by Elizabeth Piper, Writing by Kylie MacLellan)
Bryn Wade, who guided Murrieta Mesa to the Southern Section Division 1 baseball championship last season, has resigned as head coach just two weeks before the season begins, the Murrieta Valley Unified School District announced on Tuesday.
He will continue as a teacher at the school. He has been head coach since 2014. He was The Times' coach of the year in 2016.
Here's the link to a news release from the school.
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With the box office wasting away, “Escape to Margaritaville” is calling it a day.
The jukebox musical based on the Jimmy Buffett songbook will close July 1, after 29 previews and 124 regular performances.
First presented at La Jolla Playhouse in San Diego, the show opened to anything but sunny reviews on Broadway and was shut out in the recent Tony Award nominations.
Despite a feel-good, beach-ball-tossing finale and appearances at certain shows by Mr. Buffett himself, the production rarely filled the comparatively large Marquis Theater. For the week ending May 27, it played to 56 percent capacity.
In announcing the closing on Wednesday, the producers said the musical would begin a national tour next October in Providence, R.I.
Our political editor will answer your questions on Theresa May’s call for a snap election from 1.30pm today – post yours in the comments below
NBC has reportedly canceled “The Biggest Loser.”
The weight loss reality show debuted in October 2004 but won’t be back this fall, the Daily Mail reported on Tuesday, citing court documents involving the show’s doctor, Robert Huizenga.
The show has been under fire for its tough approach in pushing contestants to drop pounds.
A rep for NBC said no “Loser” episodes are in production, and there is “no update at this time about a future season.”
RENTON, Wash. - Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman has been pretty happy with the performance of the defense during the first four weeks of the season.
The Seahawks defense has played up to expectations in three games, while they were unexpectedly overpowered in the loss to the Tennessee Titans in Week 3. Sherman said outside of a few big plays that resulted after mental mistakes, the unit has played "outstanding football" in 2017. Sherman also previewed the Seahawks game at the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday.
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Close to 50 Port Elizabeth police vehicles were almost left high and very dry for the weekend, after the provincial police head office failed to re-issue new petrol cards timeously.
A crisis was narrowly averted when an urgent message was sent out yesterday to the Port Elizabeth police station and detective and unit commanders, asking them to arrange a standing advance for fuel.
It emerged that 147 police cars in the Port Elizabeth area were without fuel cards, while the issue also affected other clusters around the province.
A standing advance is when cash is drawn by the units and police stations, and used to refill vehicles.
All the affected police cars’ petrol cards expired on January 31 – three days ago.
Veteran police officials said it was the first time in their careers something like that had happened.
Police insiders said most of the 147 vehicles were stranded at their offices as attempts to get the fuel advances approved were under way.
BEIJING, Aug 14 (Reuters) - China's Commerce Ministry issued a ban effective from Tuesday on several imports from North Korea, including coal, iron ore, lead concentrates and ore, lead and seafood, a move that is in line with U.N. sanctions announced this month.
Beijing issued the banning order on Monday.
U.N. sanctions must be implemented 30 days after the resolution was approved in a vote on Aug. 6.
The Chinese government said any cargoes already on their way to China would be cleared by customs as usual before the U.N. sanctions deadline. (Reporting by Josephine Mason; Editing by Christian Schmollinger and Edmund Blair)
While having fun on another WDSKI article, Vine member Unbelievable-Yet-Again provided us with some important knowledge that some of us may not know about.
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Melania Trump news: The First Lady spent yesterday at a military hospital in Washington
Melania Trump, 48, took to Instagram to share images from her visit and express her thanks.
The First Lady wrote: “I had a wonderful visit to @WRBethesda today. Thank you to the many dedicated service members & medical staff who take such good care of our men & women in uniform.”
Usually seen in a dress, the mum-of-one instead chose modern, mannish tailoring for her trip.
She paired blue wide leg cropped trousers with a loose blue shirt.
Adding some fashionable touches, Melania rolled up the sleeves of the shirt and pulled in her waist with a blue leather belt.
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Two people who died in a one-vehicle crash have been identified.
Scott Mowatt, 31, and Paisley Bates, 26, were killed in the collision late on Saturday.
They had been travelling on the A937 Montrose to Laurencekirk road on the Aberdeenshire /Angus border when the crash occurred.
Another man remains in hospital with serious injuries.
Police Scotland is investigating the incident and has called on anyone with information to contact 101.
Ionia County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a two-vehicle, head-on crash with multiple injuries on Belding Road 150 yards east of the Hoppough Road in Orleans Township. An Ionia man was driving a Hyundai eastbound on Belding Road with his girlfriend as a passenger.
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Schebler is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Braves.
Schebler had started three straight games since returning from the disabled list, but he'll sit for Jesse Winker on Tuesday. In 26 plate appearances so far this year, Schebler is hitting .292/.346/.583, with two home runs and just two strikeouts.
Crick is on the minor league disabled list after sustaining a concussion after a foul ball hit him in the head in the visitor's dugout Sunday, the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Crick was off to a strong start at Triple-A in his first minor league season as a relief pitcher. He has a real chance to make the majors with the Giants and contribute to their bullpen this year, but now it all depends on how long this concussion will keep him out. Expect him to miss at least one start, with more possible if symptoms don't subside quickly.
I’m honored to invite Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors to be a part of 3rd International Congress on Restorative & Alternative Medicine, an independently organized Medicine event happening in August 27-29, 2018 Paris, France.
Our goal is to bring together bright minds to give talks that are idea-focused, and on a wide range of subjects, to foster learning, inspiration and wonder – and provoke conversations that matter.
Basing on your expertise we would like to honour you by inviting you to the position of Speaker for Restorative Congress 2018.
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We believe your voice would be a critical addition to the Restorative Congress 2018 stage.
Your presence is very crucial for our conference which will help us to make our conference a memorable one.
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WASHINGTON — Justice Neil Gorsuch dived into the public side of his new job Monday, piping up early and often as he took his seat on the Supreme Court bench for the first time to hear arguments. The new justice waited just 11 minutes before asking questions in the first of three cases the court heard ...
Injury blow for Tipp as Callanan breaks thumb 17 April 2017
Tipperary's Seamus Callanan shoots at goal against Offaly.
©INPHO/Morgan Treacy. Tipperary's Seamus Callanan shoots at goal against Offaly.©INPHO/Morgan Treacy.
Tipperary's All Star forward Seamus Callanan will miss Sunday's league final after suffering a broken thumb in the semi-final win over Wexford.
Tipp FM reported the news this evening that the Drom-Inch man sustained the injury and is definitely out of the league decider against Tipperary in the Gaelic Grounds.
The All-Ireland holders open their championship defence against Cork on May 21 and the race is now on for Callanan to be fit for that game.
Seamie Callanan broke his thumb v Wexford yesterday,revealed on Extra Time- @TippFM. Hopefully will be back for the championship v Cork #gaa — Stephen Gleeson (@StephenGtippfm) April 17, 2017
Two pieces of ammunition were found inside the bathroom of Litchfield High School Wednesday, prompting a lockdown.
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A news release from the Illinois State Police said the ammo was found at 8:40 a.m. and the school immediately initiated their safety protocol.
A district employee said the high school and middle school were on a 'soft lockdown'. Students were being dismissed to their parents around 10:00.
The view from Skyzoom4 showed multiple police officers, some carrying long guns, walking around the school.
Wednesday was the last day of classes, and schools were to be dismissed before noon, the district said.
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Championship side Huddersfield Town have taken Beaconsfield SYCOB youngster Ryan Hill on trial.
The attacking midfielder is no stranger to pro clubs, having already spent time with both Stoke City and Birmingham City this season.
He will be looking to follow in the footsteps on former Rams team-mate Ollie McCoy, who was snapped up by Birmingham's U23s last month.
A product of the FAB Academy based at Bisham Abbey, Hill has scored three goals in 30 appearances for SYCOB this season.
It was a basic Freshman math class at Eastern Connecticut University. David made the first move. He struck up a conversation according to Elizabeth of Watertown. “We became friends and it just grew from there.” David proposed this past April after taking Elizabeth out to dinner. She was very surprised.
They have been dating for about 9 years. Now Elizabeth and David are preparing to take the next big step. They are planning to marry in May of 2018.
Elizbeth called to say that she loves David very much. She is looking forward to marrying him and spending the rest of their lives together.
The song Elizabeth requested is by Christina Perri.
This never had happened before. Look, I grew up a sports fan in the extreme. I was obsessive. And cared way too much. I had my heroes, you bet, and...
Demonetisation has caused limitless inconveniences to the common people throughout the country including our State. So, the State Congress has decided to demonstrate before the offices of DMs, SDMs and other government offices in the State, TPCC president Birajit Sinha told reporters.
We will demonstrate before the government offices including District Magistrates and Sub-Divisional Magistrates on January 5 to protest against demonetisation, he said.  PTI
Wed, Jun 14: Concerns are being raised about road safety after a video was posted to YouTube showing a Calgary cyclist falling off his bike and tumbling onto the road.
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Three people were arrested today following a stabbing on a London Underground platform, police said.
Officers were called shortly before 7am to reports of a fight on the southbound platform of the Northern Line at London Bridge station, in central London.
One man received injuries "consistent with having been stabbed", British Transport Police said.
His injuries are not believed to be serious.
Three people arrested on suspicion of affray are being held in custody.
The Metropolitan Police said the incident was a "stabbing" but confirmed it was "not terror related".
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Dude, am I stoned? An app that tests memory, attention and reaction – traits that are often impaired by cannabis use – aims to answer that question by giving people a measurement of how well (or badly) they performed.
Cannabis is now legal in a small but growing number of countries. Researchers at the University of Chicago made the app in the hope that it will make cannabis use safer, helping those who take it understand how the drug is affecting them. “One of our long-term goals is …
Apple is reportedly buying music recognition app Shazam, a move that could allow it to integrate an important feature into its line of smartphones at a time when the iPhone's innovation crown is under threat from Google and Samsung. Wochit
A 27-year-old Oregon woman was arrested by FBI agents for trafficking her 3-year-old child for sex, but she is claims she was trying to rob a prostitution client.
FBI agents arrested Kelsey Christine Wheeler on April 14, the Oregonian reports. According to the paper, Wheeler came to the attention of law enforcement after FBI and local police tracked down a man named Barrett Spangler, who said he had a conversation with her on a website that advertises services for prostitutes.
The two kept in touch, according to Spangler, who said that Wheeler had offered her 3-year-old child to him for a sexual encounter, if he paid $1000 and she stayed in the room.
The Oregonian reports that Spangler offered $6,000 for the encounter, and Wheeler "played along" even though she was angry about it because she wanted to rob him.
Wheeler has previously been named in a Child Protective Services report from Las Vegas where she, a man and a child were found in a hotel room wearing "minimal clothing," according to the Oregonian
A man charged with killing five people at a mall in Washington state last year was found dead in his jail cell in an apparent suicide, authorities said Monday.
Douglas County Sheriff Harvey Gjesdal will leave office at the end of June. Gjesdal was planning to retire at the end of the year when his current term expired but has found contemplating his next job options are a distraction, “I realize that I’m not one hundred percent in my moment as being Sheriff. It’s what is best for my team, it’s what is best for the citizens so that is what I’m going to do” Gjesdal said.
Sheriff Gjesdal will retire after a 33 year career in law enforcement, “We have succession management so the great service we always strive to provide is still going to be there” according to Gjesdal who expects County Commissioners will appoint Undersheriff Kevin Morris on his recommendation on an interim basis the day after he leaves office. Commissioners will then choose from three names submitted by the Douglas County Republican Party to fulfill the remainder of Gjesdal’s term.
Kevin Morris and East Wenatchee Police Officer Leeon Leyde are candidates in the Sheriff’s race this November.
CLEVELAND >> Cleveland Browns safety Damarious Randall better hope LeBron James’ postseason excellence is over.
Randall promised on Twitter that if James and the Cavaliers upset the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals he would buy a jersey for anyone who re-tweeted his post. As of 11 a.m. May 30, there were 718,000 retweets on Randall’s account.
Randall was acquired by the Browns in March in a trade from Green Bay. He has posted numerous tweets in the past backing the Warriors. He responded to one skeptic by saying he would “100 percent” deliver on his pledge.
Playing for one of Cleveland’s teams, however, and openly rooting against another isn’t a wise move. Also, Randall’s boast could prove expensive, but the 25-year-old did not specify which jersey he’d purchase.
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Randall intends to be courtside at Games 3 and 4 when series comes to Cleveland. Game 1 is Thursday night at Golden State.
Brent crude edged up on supply problems in Libya on Wednesday, with the recent output issues expected to take some time to resolve.
Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, was up 0.1% to $77.87 a barrel on London’s ICE Futures exchange, near a more than three-year high of $80.50 hit in May. On the New York Mercantile Exchange, West Texas Intermediate futures were trading down 0.3% at $73.83 a barrel.
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Hundreds of family members, friends, teammates and faculty members filed into Lexington High School’s gymnasium, last Thursday and Friday, to pay their last respects to Tyler Spann. Tyler drowned on June 19th at Panama City Beach while on vacation with his family. The entire basketball team, football team and cheerleading squad was assembled to remember their friend, teammate and fellow student. The primary thought and word was family. There is a unique bond among the parents and students at LHS and that was on display last week. We play together, we work together, we enjoy the good times together and we weep together. In the days and weeks ahead, the Spann family needs our support, our friendship and our compassion. In the days following…
For the complete story, see the July 4th edition of The Lexington Progress.
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Before firing up the grill, or prior to heading to a family member's or friend's house for a barbecue, be sure to take the time to remember and honor the fallen this Memorial Day Weekend. There are ample opportunities to do so.
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Resplendent in the cap and gowns they will be wearing for their June 16 commencement, more than 60 graduating River Ridge High School seniors parade though the halls and play fields at Olympic View Elementary School on Thursday morning greeted by cheers from the younger Olympic students as the traditional "Pomp and Circumstance" processional music is heard overhead.
The deadline for Theresa May’s Christmas card competition has been extended by two weeks.
It is open to children aged 11 and under who live in the Prime Minister’s Maidenhead and Twyford constituency, and sees children design her official Christmas card.
This year there is no set theme.
Entries should be marked ‘Theresa May’s Christmas Card Competition’ and sent to Maidenhead Advertiser, 48 Bell Street, Maidenhead, SL6 1HX.
Entries should also include the full name, age and school or organisation (such as brownies or cubs) of the entrant as well as a parent’s name, address and phone number. The closing date is now Thursday, October 19.
Usain Bolt took a last leisurely stroll around the track, placed his hands over his heart and then pointed toward the stands, where barely a…
Before she returns to the cage next Friday, check out this fight replay between Mackenzie Dern and Katherine Roy from Legacy Fighting Alliance 6 earlier this year.
Dern will be part of the AXS TV broadcast next week for LFA 24.
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SLIDELL, La. – Police were able to quickly capture a man who robbed a Slidell truck stop after the victims identified him as a former employee.
Twenty-eight-year-old Clarence Burkett didn’t put much effort into his disguise when he robbed the Travel Centers of America truck stop around 9 p.m. on August 13, according to the Slidell Police Department.
Burkett donned sunglasses and pulled a hoodie over his head when he walked into the truck stop and demanded the cashier empty the cash register.
The cashier recognized Burkett as a former employee, and detectives quickly located Burkett at a local motel.
Burkett attempted to flee, but a K-9 unit caught him quickly, according to the SPD.
Burkett, who was on probation for a previous robbery conviction, faces up to seven years in prison for the charge of simple robbery stemming from his most recent arrest, according to the SPD.
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - The Fairview Family Aquatic Center will open for the season on Wednesday, just days after officials say a leak kept them from opening on Memorial Day weekend.
The underground leak was found early last week and park crews worked hard to find the leak and repair it. Staff did winterize the pool over the winter. The Decatur Park Board chose to keep the pool open this summer after rejecting initial bids for a new aquatic center. The new aquatic center is expected to open in 2019.
Park district officials announced the news of the opening on their Facebook page. They will open on Wednesday from noon to 5 p.m.
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A middle-aged woman was grievously injured in an incident of acid attack in West Bengal’s West Midnapore district, police said on Monday.
“A 30-year old widow was attacked with acid by a lover in West Midnapore district’s Ghatal region on Sunday,” said Chitta Paul, officer in-charge of Ghatal police station.
Police said that the woman was attacked by her lover after their relationship deteriorated.
“The widow was involved in an illicit affair with a local man who works in Odisha. The man came to the village last week and attacked the woman with acid following breakdown of their relationship,” the officer said.
The victim sustained serious injuries in the head, face and shoulder. She is admitted to SSKM Hospital in Kolkata.
Police said the accused could not be arrested yet as he might have fled to Odisha after the incident.
“We are still looking for the accused. It seems he might have fled to Odisha. We are also questioning the man’s family in the village,” the officer added.
LONDON, April 10 BHP Billiton said on Monday the cost of a proposal from hedge fund manager Elliott Advisors to unlock shareholder value would outweigh any benefits.
The plans would involve scrapping the mining giant's dual corporate structure, demerging its oil business and rejigging its capital return policy.
"After reviewing the elements of Elliott's proposal, we have concluded that the costs and associated risks of Elliott's proposal would significantly outweigh any potential benefits," BHP said in a statement.
(Reporting by Rahul B and Barbara Lewis; editing by Jason Neely)
HUMBOLDT, Saskatchewan (AP) — The Humboldt Broncos junior hockey team has named a former NHL player from Saskatchewan its new coach.
Nathan Oystrick says he's looking forward to leading the team while never forgetting the tragic circumstances that brought him to the role.
The Broncos' team bus collided with a semi-truck at a rural Saskatchewan intersection in April, killing 16 people and injuring 13. Head coach Darcy Haugan died in the crash.
Oystrick played professional hockey for 10 seasons with the Atlanta Thrashers, Anaheim Ducks and St. Louis Blues.
"I understand how much the Broncos have always meant to the community of Humboldt, but I also understand what the team has come to mean to so many people across North America and beyond," Oystrick said Tuesday.
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"I'm thrilled to be here and can't wait to get started."
One person is in custody following an officer-involved shooting that occurred after a chase ended near Verdigris.
OHP says a traffic stop led to shots fired after police attempted to pull the suspect over near the Hard Rock Casino.
Troopers say the suspect was not shot but treated for a minor injury at the scene before being booked into the Rogers County Jail.
OHP says no troopers were injured.
GWENT Police are continuing to appeal for information to help officers find 14-year-old Khanh Van Pham.
Khanh Van Pham is described as Vietnamese, 5’3” and of slight build. He has brown hair and brown eyes.
Khanh Van Pham was last seen in Rogerstone, Newport at 7.30pm on Tuesday, January 16, 2018.
If anyone has any information please call Gwent Police on 101 quoting log number 476 of 18/01/2018 or you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Nashville, TN – The National Weather Service in Nashville has issued a dense fog advisory which is in effect tonight until 9:00am CT Monday for the Clarksville Montgomery County area.
Visibility will drop below one quarter of a mile at times through the mid morning Monday.
Reduced visibilities accompanied with heavy drizzle will result in hazardous driving conditions at times.
If driving, slow down, use your headlights and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.
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New Delhi , June 14 : IvyCap Ventures, India's largest homegrown domestic fund celebrated its Six year anniversary by hosting IvyCap Day 2017 in Mumbai, at Hotel Grand Hyatt on June 10th, to commemorate the start up ecosystem and its spirit of innovation. The event was attended by over 300+ people who included the who's who of the startup ecosystem - startup founders, prominent Indian and global venture capitalists, fund managers, mentors and academicians from Ivy League Indian institutes.
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A 24-year-old man was shot inside a Southeast apartment Tuesday night, police said. Tyron Anthony Johnson was pronounced dead after emergency workers took him to a hospital from the site of the 10 p.m. shooting, an apartment complex in the 4400 block of E Street SE.
Police said anyone with information about the homicide should call 202-727-9099.
The tech sector (NYSEARCA:XLK) trades up 1.54% near the end of the day driven by strength in semiconductor stocks.
The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index is up 2.47% with (NVDA +7.9% ), (AMD +4.3% ), and (MU +4.4% ) as leaders.
Nvidia received a Buy rating from Argus, made it into Goldman Sachs’ recommended growth stocks list, and had its price target upgraded to $190 by Canaccord.
AMD gained on the commercial release of its Radeon RX Vega graphics cards and Radeon Packs.
Micron benefitted from Samsung increasing DRAM pricing in Q4.
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BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) — Police say they’ve identified a body found behind a South Florida restaurant as that of an 18-year-old Lynn University student from New Jersey.
Local news outlets are reporting that security and cleaning workers found Shayan Mortazavi’s body behind a Boca Raton restaurant early Saturday morning.
Boca Raton police told reporters that Mortazavi’s injuries were consistent with a fall, but they’ve offered no other details. Authorities say an autopsy will determine the cause of death.
University officials said in a statement that Mortazavi was from Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, and was a freshman who had expressed an interest in film and journalism.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Zhengzhou Yutong Bus Co Ltd:
* SAYS IT SOLD 4,272 BUSES IN JAN, UP 10.25 PERCENT Y/Y Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2GDsDgS Further company coverage: (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
The Taylor Swift-Katy Perry drama lives on.
An American Idol contestant reminded viewers of the longtime feud on Sunday night's episode. During the audition process, Perry's fellow judge Luke Bryan asked the Hollywood hopeful whom he looked up to as an artist. The contender apologized to Perry and cited Swift.
"Oh, you don't have to be sorry!" Perry replied.
"I love Taylor Swift," the contestant said.
"I love her as a songwriter, as well," she said.
While some viewers interpreted Perry's comment as a sincere compliment, others thought she was trying to throw shade.
ALL-STATE SOCCER 2017
Here are the Class 6A, 5A and 4A all-state selections for the 2017 Oregon high school soccer season.
All-state teams are determined by a vote of the state's coaches and compiled by The Oregonian/OregonLive's high school sports staff. Email ORallstate@gmail.com with any questions, comments or corrections.
(Note: We will publish the all-state teams in list format later this month.)
LJUBLJANA, Slovenia — Slovenia coach Srecko Katanec says he will step down from his job after the team's World Cup qualifier against Scotland on Sunday.
Slovenia, which lost to England 1-0 on Thursday, still has a slim chance of reaching a playoff spot in Group F if it beats Scotland and Slovakia loses at home against Malta.
The 54-year-old Katanec became Slovenia coach in December 2012. He earlier coached Slovenia from 1998-2002, taking the team to the 2000 European Championship and the 2002 World Cup.
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Church warden dupes member of N18.5 million
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a church warden identified as , Olabanji Oguntayo, at the Saviour Anglican Church in Abeokuta. for allegedly duping a businessman of N18.5 million. He allegedly took over some landed property of the victim, Jacob Erinle, ‎and sold them without remittance of the sales. The arrest of the suspect …
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OROVILLE, Calif. (AP)  California sheriff: Nearly 200,000 residents evacuated near dam can return home but should stay prepared.
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MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin has told the country's athletes to forget about doping scandals when they compete at the Pyeongchang Olympics.
As punishment for what it deemed a doping scheme during the 2014 Sochi Olympics, the International Olympic Committee has invited 169 Russians to compete under a neutral flag using the name "Olympic Athletes from Russia."
At a meeting with athletes at his presidential residence outside Moscow, Putin says "I wish you not to think about anything which has recently accompanied your preparation for these Olympics."
He adds that he hopes they "focus on sporting competition, and that you know that following you, as usual, are hundreds of thousands, millions, of fans who love you and hope you win."
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Instagram can often be a breeding ground for promoting unrealistic body image ideals.
That's why London-based fitness blogger Lucy Mountain is all about being upfront and being herself when she posts on the platform.
Mountain has two accounts: The Fashion Fitness Foodie and theFFFeed. TheFFFeed features food comparisons that are meant to encourage people to stop viewing foods as "healthy" or "unhealthy." With them, Mountain proves that our idea of what makes a healthy snack is totally skewed — and that often junk food isn't that much worse.
Keep scrolling to see some of Mountain's photos and to read more about her approach to eating.
New York : Microsoft is working on a new version of its Surface Pro tablet which is set to arrive in the first quarter of 2017, reports IANS.
The new Surface Pro 5 2-in-1 will sport an ultra-HD display and magnetic charging stylus, with Pegatron Technology that will manufacture the device, DigiTimes reported on Friday citing a Chinese-language Economic Daily News report. Earlier this year, Microsoft launched Surface Pro 4, a slim and light Windows 10-based tablet-cum-laptop with pixel sense technology.
Surface Pro 4 is designed to run full Microsoft Office and bring the best of Windows 10 to life, including Surface Pen, Microsoft Edge and Cortana.
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DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. - It's all started when the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office received a call from a residence on County Road 232 on Lookout Mountain.
A woman called 911 and reported a domestic dispute. DeKalb County deputies, state troopers and investigators were sent to the scene.
When they arrived at the home, they say they found 36-year-old Alberto Felipe face down and unresponsive on a roadway behind the residence.
The DeKalb County Ambulance Service was immediately called.
A little after DAS arrived, the coroner pronounced Alberto Felipe dead at the scene.
The DeKalb County coroner's office took his body to the Department of Forensic Science in Huntsville for an autopsy.
From there, they hope to know how Felipe died.
Deputies and investigators have been working on the case this weekend as well as today following up on all the information they have.
With the hot summer temperatures, people feel the need to water their yard for a greener landscape. We as Canadians are one of the biggest offenders for water usage, but landscape expert Carson Arthur has some solutions for smart outdoor watering.
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Three lucky Lotto players share $1m prize
PIERS FULLER/STUFF The players won a third share of $1m.
Three fortunate Lotto players now have the pleasurable task of deciding how to spend $333,333 after winning a third share $1 million.
The players, two from Auckland and one from Huntly, won the cash during Wednesday evening's Lotto First Division draw.
The winning tickets were sold at Avondale Foodmarket in Auckland, Night'n'Day at Gull on Greville Rd in Auckland, and The Bookshop and Lotto in Huntly.
A Lotto spokeswoman said anyone who bought their ticket from any of the above winning stores should write their name on the back of the ticket and check it immediately.
Powerball was not struck and rolled over to Saturday night, where the jackpot will be $9 million.
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FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — Colorado State has placed basketball coach Larry Eustachy on administrative leave while the school looks into the "climate of the program."
Athletic director Joe Parker says in a statement that assistant Steve Barnes will coach Saturday's game against Nevada and "until the assessment is complete."
Parker says the university is proceeding "as expeditiously as possible, understanding the importance of a thorough and fair process." He adds that "no conclusions have been made."
On Wednesday, Parker said the school was evaluating the team but offered no details. Eustachy coached that night.
Eustachy is in his sixth year with the Rams. During the 2013-14 season, the school said he created an atmosphere of "fear and intimidation" among his players.
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PATNA: A day after unidentified armed men opened fire at his residence, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MLA Upendra Paswan on Saturday wrote a letter to Bihar Director General of Police (DGP) requesting him to increase his security.
Paswan has also asked the DGP to provide him with a police escort party.
Some unidentified miscreants opened fire at the house of the RJD MLA in Bihar's Begusarai on January 2.
RJD MLA from Bakhri, however, escaped unhurt while Middle school's headmaster Naval Kishore Mukhiya suffered injuries.
New reports say Trump campaign aides had contact with Russian intel officials during the campaign. Joy Reid talks to former intel analysts Nada Bakos and Malcolm Nance – who says anyone who contacted Russia should be worried because of the FISA warrant granted.
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Secretary of Defense James Mattis has news for Congress and for the nation: The military buildup will have to wait until next year.
Mattis delivered that message in a back-to-back series of appearances before Congress, one of them taking place in a rare primetime hearing on Monday night.
During both testimonies--which were delivered before the House and Senate Armed Services Committees, respectively--Mattis told the Congress that the military buildup promised by President Trump will have to wait until next year.
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New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis shoots in front of Phoenix Suns forward Marquese Chriss in the second quarter during an NBA basketball game, Monday, Feb. 13, 2017, in Phoenix. New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis shoots in front of Phoenix Suns forward Marquese Chriss in the second quarter during an NBA basketball game, Monday, Feb. 13, 2017, in Phoenix.
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The suspect in the case of a schoolgirl who was brutally beaten at a school in KwaZulu-Natal has appeared in court and was granted bail of R1 500.
Lindokuhle Dube tried to hide his face in the Ntuzuma Magistrate’s Court on Monday morning.
#KZNSchoolAssault accused Lindokuhle Dube hides his face in Ntuzuma Court today. The 19 yr old was granted bail R1500. @TheMercurySA @IOL pic.twitter.com/iCOnjEQoEt — Bernadette Wolhuter (@bernwolhuter) August 14, 2017
He was ordered not to contact any of the witnesses. The case will resume in just over a month, on September 19.
#KZNSchoolAssault suspect Lindokuhle Dube, 19, granted bail of R1500. He's not to contact the victim or witnesses. Back in court Sept 14th. pic.twitter.com/am6tuBpIhv — Dasen Thathiah (@DasenThathiah) August 14, 2017
Dube’s father handed him over after a video of him allegedly beating a 17-year-old girl until she bled went viral.
For the first time in about two years we brought the chairs out front. We used to sit- the other three of us: me, the Dad Peep and Stuart-and watch the world go by.
Today, we and Winston sat out front and had lunch.
It was a very good day.
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — High-ranking Michigan State University official: Ex.-Gov. John Engler to be named interim president amid school scandal.
Wexford retained its identity as being at the heart of the sunny South East during the month of June
Johnstown Castle reported the highest number of hours of sunshine during the month at a record 280 hours.
Nationally June was the driest since 1941 which is 77 years ago.
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An Edmonton family has won a home through the STARS Lottery. As Quinn Ohler reports, it’s a dream come true for anyone, but for this family, it helps with what’s been a difficult seven years.
The dollar is zigzagging after the jobs report missed expectations and showed the US economy losing jobs for the first time in seven years.
The US dollar index was up by 0.1% at 94.09 at 8:49 a.m. ET. It momentarily jumped as high as 94.25 minutes earlier.
The US economy lost 33,000 jobs in September, the first negative print since 2010, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Economists had expected the two destructive hurricanes that slammed into the US mainland in September to slow hiring, but they were unsure about the extent.
The consensus forecast according to Bloomberg was for 80,000 nonfarm payrolls, well below the trend of the past few months.
The US dollar index is down by about 8% since US President Donald Trump's election.
Check out the full report from Business Insider's Akin Oyedele here.
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India thrashed Sri Lanka by an innings and 171 runs on the third day of the third and final Test match to sweep the series 3-0 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium here in Kandy of Sri Lanka on Monday.
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Where a Superior Court judge denied an application for post-conviction relief, neither the applicant’s claim of ineffective assistance of counsel, nor his claim that he did not voluntarily, knowingly and intelligently waive his right to a hearing, warrant reversal of the decision. Affirmed. Ineffective assistance claim “ … [Petitioner Darren] Gomes argues that ‘[t]here is no question that ...
Barbara L. Biederwolf, 78, of Pierron, Ill., died Tuesday, April 11, 2017, at Saint Joseph’s Hospital in Highland.
Graveside service will be at a later date. Interment will be at Hillside Cemetery in Roslyn, Pa.
Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland is handling arrangements.
Benfica willing to play hard ball with Manchester United over Lindelof
Benfica president Luis Filipe Vieira has warned Manchester United that defender Victor Lindelof will not be sold on the cheap.
United retain an interest in the Sweden international, according to reports in Portugal, despite claims United boss Jose Mourinho was ready to delay plans to make a bid until the summer due to the form of Marcos Rojo and Phil Jones in central defence.
Benfica are certainly in no rush to sell and Vieira hinted United would have to meet the player's release clause of around €45m (£37.8m) for him to leave Lisbon for Old Trafford.
He told A Bola: "Lindelof is a Benfica player with a contract which contains a termination clause. Let's wait."
Vieira also addressed speculation linking goalkeeper Ederson with a move to Manchester City.
He added: "At this moment we do not want to sell any of our players except, of course, if a proposal that serves the interests of Benfica and the player arises."
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Days after coming up just short of an NBA Finals berth, Boston Celtics general manager Danny Ainge made it clear he wasn’t looking to shake things up this summer. That notion lasted a solid day before a report emerged regarding Boston’s interest in 2018 NBA Draft prospect Mo Bamba.
According to Sean Deveney of Sporting News, the Celtics expressed interest in the Texas center at the pre-draft combine and could target the big man should he fall to No. 4 (Memphis Grizzlies) or No. 5 (Dallas Mavericks).
Deveney notes it could take a young player and multiple picks for the Celtics to move up from No. 27 into the prime position for Bamba. With Jayson Tatum likely off the trade block, it could come down to a combination of Terry Rozier and/or Jaylen Brown and multiple draft picks.
I WISH to bring to the attention of the relevant authorities about the shocking condition of the road section between Bulolo and Wau townships.
Currently there is an impasse at Mrs Booth due to illegal mining activities up stream at Yangalimu which is forcing landslip and debris down to the road.
Motorists and the general public are now using the Pine Top road as a bypass which was constructed by PNG Forest Ltd for its logging operations.
This has already caused extra financial burden on business houses and general public due to the rigorous nature of this bypass and the constant danger it poses to the users on a daily basis.
If the two townships also contribute to the provincial and national coffers, I am baffled to understand the rationale behind the failure of relevant state agencies to deal with issue once and for all.
This is a stark reminder and a wakeup call to the government and the relevant authorities.
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The accident on the KPE yesterday morning happened in the first lane of the expressway.
More than 10 vehicles - stuck bonnet to boot - lined the rightmost lane of an expressway yesterday morning.
The pile-up of 12 cars on the Kallang-Paya Lebar Expressway (KPE) sent seven people to the hospital.
The Land Transport Authority posted on Twitter at 9.38am about an accident in the direction of East Coast Parkway, before the Tampines Road exit, and advised motorists to avoid lane one.
The Singapore Civil Defence Force was alerted to the accident at about 9.45am and sent three ambulances to the scene.
Three women and four men were conscious when taken to hospital.
The Straits Times understands that their injuries were not life-threatening.
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A car swerved and ended up on two wheels on the side of another vehicle after the driver tried to avoid hitting a cat, police said.
The collision happened in Holmfirth on Sunday afternoon when the silver Mercedes quickly swerved to avoid the cat.
Luckily, the elderly male driver was not injured but was badly shaken up in the collision, which happened on Cliff Road.
Kirklees Rural officers tweeted pictures of the collision, claiming that the driver had reported seeing a cat in the road.
The cat is believed to have escaped unscathed.
A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police confirmed the collision was “damage only.”
The spokesperson said: “We were called to Cliff Road following reports of a collision at 15.59 on Sunday. A silver Mercedes had collided with a Vauxhall Zafira.
“Nobody was injured.”
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Miami Beach Hotel Can't Ax Ex-Worker's OT Suit
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 4:48 PM EDT) -- A Florida federal judge Friday denied a Miami Beach hotel’s bid to nix a proposed collective action accusing it of violating the Fair Labor Standards Act by denying employees proper overtime pay, which the company said couldn’t stand because the worker leading the suit was considered an executive employee exempt from overtime.
U.S. District Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga denied Catalina Hotel LLC’s bid to toss the suit during a 20-minute hearing in Miami federal court, allowing Carlos E. Garcia to proceed on claims that he wasn’t...
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April 13 American States Water Co:
* American states water company announces agreement to resolve litigation and eminent domain action of its ojai water system
* American States Water- under terms of settlement agreement, Casitas will acquire operating assets of GSWC's Ojai Water System by eminent domain for about $34.5 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Storm Eliakim, which hit the island over the weekend, has killed at least 17 people and displaced over 6,000.
Ironically, Alden Ehrenreich is quite unlike Harrison Ford.
For starters, he reveals a lot in interviews. In Esquire's May issue, for example, he addresses everything from directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller leaving Solo: A Star Wars Story at the end of production to rumors that his performance was so unwatchable he required an acting coach.
Lord and Miller left the project over "creative differences," according to Lucasfilm, and neither has said much else about their eleventh hour exit. According to Ehrenreich, their unorthodox process "was yielding a different movie than the other factions wanted." From the initial screen test, he said, "We played around with it a lot." Ehrenreich insists he knew what he was doing, "but in terms of what that adds up to, you're so in the dark as an actor. You don't know what it's shaping up to be, how they're editing it, so it's kind of impossible without having seen those things to know what the difference [of opinion] was or exactly what created those differences."
Aldo Bender: Leftist thuggies always behave this way, in America, they pose as anarchists and other trendy groups, but the left is always the left and behave like the left in whatever country... so predictable.
The Vermont Public Service Board on Feb. 2 penalized Vermont Gas Systems' earnings for three years due to management shortcomings dating back to early construction of a new gas pipeline running through Addison County. The penalty, which is being imposed on the utility's income, will prevent Vermont Gas from being able to earn more than 8.5 percent on its capital assets through the end of 2019.
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The Beavers received 49 points to finish 13th overall in the poll. University of Mary took 14 first-place votes and 196 total points to finish first, followed by Minnesota Duluth with one first-place vote and 180 total points. Augustana, Winona State and Northern State rounded out the top five selections.
Paulzine, a native of Barnum, improved her personal-best times last season with marks of 16:01.4 in the 4,000-meter run at the Dragon Twilight and 23:51.2 in the 6,000-meter run at the NCAA Region Championship. She competed in five total events in 2016, including her 6,000-meter season-best to finish the season.
BSU will compete in two meets during September and one in October before the NSIC Championships on Oct. 21. The Beavers will open the 2017 season Friday, Sept. 8, at the Dragon Twilight in Moorhead.
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The Port Isabel High Lady Tarpons track and field team won gold in five events and placed third in team points at Monday’s District 32-4A meet in Rio Grande City.
Port Isabel athletes won both the 4 x 200 meter and 4 x 400 meter relay races, and also got first place in the pole vault, the 400-meter dash and 100 meter hurdles.
Winning individual gold and advancing to next week’s area meet in La Feria were Natalie Garza (400 meters) and Sabrina Garza (pole vault, 100-meter hurdles). The former won the 400 in 58.65 seconds, which was 3.70 seconds ahead of the second place girl. The latter cleared 10 feet even for the first time this season and that was a foot-and-a-half better than Rio Hondo’s Neftali Estrada.
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The unpredictability of sports is one of the main reasons that they are so intriguing to fans. So, in the vein, The Hoops Manifesto will be tracking the biggest surprise NBA player this season – the player who (positively) deviated most from his norm and had a crazy good season. This is the NBA Eye Opener of the Year.
Giannis Antetokounmpo – Milwaukee Bucks
23.8 ppg, 8.9 rpg, 5.9 apg, 2.0 spg, 2.0 bpg, 9.2 WP
Another fabulous week in a fabulous season for The Greek Freak – 26 ppg, 8 rpg, 7 apg in the Bucks’ four games, as well as a career-high seven blocks on New Years Eve against the Bulls. Unfortunately for Milwaukee it hasn’t helped them become anything more than a middling .500 team thus far.
An Ohio man says he was trying to set a good example for his children when he turned in $14,000 he found on the side of the road.Jake Bowers found the money April 8 as he drove his family to a park in Worthington, a Columbus suburb.Bowers said when he initially saw the bag on the roadside, he thought it might contain someone's laptop. Instead, it was filled with $100 bills.Bowers took the bag to the Worthington police station, and it was returned to its owner.A police report says the owner had taken the cash to a car dealer but left without buying a vehicle. He told police he must have left it on top of his car and driven off.
A man filming a herd of elephants was in for a surprise as he inadvertently captured on film a crocodile leaping out of the water and attacking a baby elephant.
The biomedical scientist was filming the herd at a lake in Liwonde National Park, Malawi, when the terrifying encounter took place.
The herd is visibly startled at first, moving away from the crocodile, however shortly afterward one of the adult elephants comes to the baby’s aid and fends off the croc, likely saving the little guy from becoming dinner.
NEW YORK — Shares of Netflix are streaming to new highs a day after the company announced its first true price hike in years.
That's a far different result compared with 2011 when Netflix separated its streaming and DVD-by-mail service and raised prices.
About 600,000 customers fled and its stock price plummeted by 80 per cent .
But Netflix, based in Los Gatos, California, is a different animal today. The production powerhouse landed more Emmy nominations this year than any TV network other than HBO.
Some of that price hike, $1 per month for the company's most popular plan, will likely be plowed into the race to produce more blockbuster shows like "Stranger Things."
Netflix is up against HBO and Amazon, which has its own ambitions for great television.
A newly described protein could be an effective target for combatting drug-resistant malaria parasites. The protein, the transcription factor PfAP2-I, regulates a number of genes involved with the parasite's invasion of red blood cells, a critical part of the parasite's complex life cycle that could be targeted by new antimalarial drugs.
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KANDHKOT: Seven passengers were killed and 20 others wounded when two buses collided with each other due to dense fog near Kandhkot bypass in the early hours of Monday.
Police said the the buses collided head-on with each other and later two cars rammed into them, killing seven and injuring 20.
The bodies and the injured were shifted to nearby hospital.
We're not sure whether to laugh or be terrified.
This driver becomes so into his jam session that he irresponsibly gets up from his seat, starts singing and dancing to an emotional love song, and continues for over a minute. He appears to be asking his passengers to sing along with him, while he doesn't even look at the road.
Meanwhile, the truck is still in motion the entire time.
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The man only returned back to his seat once the other passenger shouted, "watch out for the curve!" in Spanish. And just like that, he resumed steering the vehicle.
That's when the camera operator pans over to see that the bus is being towed and there might not have been real danger after all.
While it appears as if this truck is being towed by another vehicle, this is still super dangerous and no one should try it with your own car. Luckily no one seems to be injured in the dance party.
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — State health officials say the number of flu-related deaths in Indiana this season reached 136 last week, up from 107 the previous week.
The Indiana State Department of Health said Friday in its weekly influenza report for the period ending Jan. 27 that 102 of the deaths have occurred among people age 65 or older and 23 have been in the 50-64 age group.
Eight deaths have occurred in the 25-49 age group and three in the 5-24 age group.
The weekly report lists counties with five or more flu deaths. Thirteen have occurred in Marion County, nine each in Hamilton and Allen counties and six each in Shelby and St. Joseph counties.
April 20 Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corp :
* Great Lakes announces receipt of $17 million award on the west coast
* Great Lakes Dredge & Dock - receipt of $17 million award, with about $3 million in additional options, for corps of engineers west coast regional contract
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RCMP say a 32-year-old Halifax County woman has been charged with stunting on Highway 104 in Pictou County.
Police say a car was clocked at 167 km/h in a 110 km/h zone in Salt Springs around 11 a.m. on Sunday.
They say the woman’s driver’s license was suspended for seven days and her vehicle was seized.
The fine for stunting in Nova Scotia is $2,422.50.
Those on the hunt for the season's sights and sounds needed look no farther than The Ringling on Dec. 7 for its annual Holiday Splendor event.
Eventgoers were greeted by an ever growing pile of toys to be donated to Toys for Tots after the event. After making their donations, visitors meandered throug the grounds.
Local elementary and middle school students performed throughout the museum, welcoming visitors with holiday cheer wherever they wandered.
Welcome to our new group test of mid-layers suitable for busy equestrians. All of the items of clothing in this group test have been thoroughly tested by professional event rider Sam Jennings. Find out what she thought below.
Kastel’s official description
The Kastel Christine hooded sweatshirt is a luxurious hooded sweatshirt in a cosy fleece fabric with Kastel branding on the hood and arm with a two way zip. It’s a comfortable fitted design is ideal for wearing on the yard or at home.
Sam’s first impressions
It looked beautifully made and of high quality.
Overview of performance
This worked really well as a layer as it wasn’t too bulky and fitted well. It was warm enough while not being too thick and was breathable.
Sam’s likes and dislikes
I liked the simple design, although it would have been useful if the pockets were zipped and I did find that the collar on the left popped up and was annoying.
LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles police are searching the car of a television producer charged with killing her deaf and partially blind sister three years ago.
Police tell the Los Angeles Daily News that an LAPD detective was in New Jersey on Tuesday to examine Jill Blackstone’s white Lexus.
Her attorney says Blackstone allowed police access to the car through relatives in New Jersey.
Blackstone, a producer for “The Jerry Springer Show,” “The Tony Danza Show,” “Divorce Court” and other programs, is charged with killing her sister in 2015 in Studio City along with two pet dogs.
Prosecutors contend that she drugged Wendy Blackstone and left her and the dogs in a garage with an active barbecue grill because she no longer wanted to care for her sister.
The sister died from carbon monoxide poisoning and a tranquilizer overdose.
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After Rotarian Marion Lark finished turning the crank on the cage containing the raffle tickets to mix them up, Toyota of Henderson owner Dave Genetti reaches in to draw the winning ticket as Rotarian Mike Garrett waits to read the winners' names Saturday. A decision to buy a raffle ticket on a whim paid off in a big way for two Henderson men Saturday morning.
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A man is in jail, accused of kidnapping a child and hiding her in his bedroom.
Police were called to Jerome Sawyer's home Wednesday after someone saw the young girl being pulled into the home.
Police said Sawyer answered the door and said no one was inside.
Police checked Sawyer's background and saw he is a convicted sex offender from incidents in 1987 and 1989.
Officers checked the home and found and found the girl hiding behind the bed.
Sawyer was taken into custody and charged with violating the sex offender registry.
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PLEASURE ISLAND, NC (WWAY) — Artists are helping little artists on Pleasure Island!
The Island Arts and Culture Alliance is a group of volunteers who work to raise awareness of art and culture in the area.
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On Thursday, they presented Carolina Beach Elementary School with $1,000 for the music department to purchase 20 ukuleles.
In addition, the Arts and Culture Alliance also gave $750 to Montessori Elementary School for art and print supplies and $500 for their music department budget.
Lewis rushed seven times for 53 yards, brought in both of his targets for 10 yards and gained 23 yards on his sole kickoff return in Thursday's 19-14 win over the Buccaneers.
Four days after playing just 14 snaps versus the Panthers, Lewis was more involved on a night when the Patriots offense was without the pass-catching services of Rob Gronkowski (thigh). Lewis averaged an impressive 7.6 yards per tote, a figure largely comprised of a season-long 31-yard scamper. The night was full of high-water marks for Lewis, who also logged single-game bests in carries and yards over the season's first five weeks. Although he's seen backfield mate James White be appreciably more involved, Lewis retains an important role in the offense in addition to serving as a special teams contributor. He'll look to build on Thursday's effort when New England takes on the Jets in Week 6.
Niang to Viola for Kalinic?
By Football Italia staff
Milan could use M’Baye Niang – of interest to Everton – as part of their attempts to sign Nikola Kalinic from Fiorentina.
The striker returned to San Siro after his loan spell at Watford, because he did not want to remain there without Coach Walter Mazzarri.
It was reported earlier today that the Rossoneri were discussing Niang with Premier League outfit Everton, as Toffees director of football Steve Walsh was spotted in Milan.
However, there are other options for Niang, as newspaper Leggo claims he could be offered to Fiorentina as part of an exchange deal for Kalinic.
The Viola has set a €30m price-tag on the Croatia international and Milan hope to lower that with the addition of Niang.
APOLLO BEACH, Fla. (WSAV) — When it gets cold in Florida, the sea creatures seek out warmer waters.
Every year when the Tampa Bay reaches 68 degrees or colder, Manatees flock to the Big Bend Power Station in Apollo Beach.
Back in 1986, beachgoers noticed a large number of manatees in the power station’s discharge canal where clean, warm salt water flows.
The area is now a state and federally designated manatee sanctuary, and a popular viewing center for people to watch the sea cows.
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LONDON, April 28 British house prices fell for a second month in a row in April, suggesting households are feeling the pinch from rising inflation since last year's Brexit vote and low wage growth, data from mortgage lender Nationwide showed on Friday.
Nationwide said house prices declined by a monthly 0.4 percent following a fall of 0.3 percent in March which had been the first fall since mid-2015.
In annual terms, prices were 2.6 percent higher, the weakest increase in almost four years.
"While monthly figures can be volatile, the recent softening in price growth may be a further indication that households are starting to react to the emerging squeeze on real incomes or to affordability pressures in key parts of the country," Nationwide economist Robert Gardner said.
Economists polled by Reuters had expected house prices to rise by 0.1 percent in April from March and by 3.3 percent in annual terms.
(Writing by William Schomberg; editing by Richard Lough)
Watkins (illness) was a full practice participant Friday and doesn't have a designation on the final injury report for Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Liz Matthews of USA Today reports.
Watkins was held out of Wednesday's practice but didn't have any limitations Thursday and Friday. While health isn't a concern, his workload (four targets per game) and matchup are both rather discouraging. Watkins does figure to get more involved as the season progresses, and he's talented enough to come up with big performances even in the most difficult of matchups. It's also worth noting that he's been among the most efficient receivers in the league this season, parlaying his 16 targets into 14 receptions for 211 yards and two scores.
A few days before Christmas, the executive director of the Idaho Democratic Party sat for one interview at party headquarters in Boise, awaiting a phone call for a second interview on live radio with Alan Colmes of Fox News. The backhoe was tearing up the alley behind headquarters, making non-stop racket with its motorized grinding and back-up chirping.
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It's been nearly a year since Hurricane Matthew came ashore in North Carolina, and many families and organizations are still struggling to recover. One of those is the Salvation Army.
The Warriors' starting lineup is made up almost entirely of All-Stars, and LaMarcus Aldridge feels like the Spurs are pretty good, too. He has somewhat of a point considering the 41-13 Spurs aren't too far behind the 46-8 Warriors.
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As Jews the world over kindled the lights of Hanukkah in homes and synagogues, Christians were lighting the candles for Christmas. Kwanza, beginning Dec. 26, includes the lighting of seven candles commemorating important values of family, community and culture for African-Americans.
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A former assistant principal accused of having an "unprofessional relationship with a student" at Airport High School has officially been charged and turned herself into law enforcement Saturday morning.
Warriors majority owner Joe Lacob, general manager Bob Myers, coach Steve Kerr, assistant coach Mike Brown and forward Draymond Green talked to The Bay Area News Group about what it will take for the Warriors to have long-term success.
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YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – The Craig Beach police chief who was arrested last week was supposed to appear in court on Monday but his lawyer wrote a letter pleading not guilty instead.
Chief Andrew Soloman is still free on $1,000 bond but chose to plead not guilty by letter instead of showing up for his arraignment.
Soloman is facing a charge of dereliction of duty but the Attorney General’s Office said more charges could be coming.
He was arrested last Thursday after the Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) searched the police department. It’s unclear what they were looking for.
This isn’t Soloman’s first time in Mahoning County Court. He was there in 2013 on charges of criminal damaging or endangering and pleaded guilty to amend a disorderly conduct charge.
Right now, the village council is still deciding what to do about the chief position. Council will meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday to discuss it.
General manager Ross Atkins said Travis (knee) will be ready for the start of spring training, Gregor Chisholm of MLB.com reports.
Travis appeared in just 50 games last season before injuries -- most notably a knee injury that required surgery to clean up cartilage -- ended his season in June. The 26-year-old was able to flash his potential before injuring himself, as he hit an impressive .364 with four homers, 19 RBI and two swiped bags during the month of May. Barring any setbacks, he should be back at the keystone to start the season, where he could provide late-round value if he's able to stay healthy.
OAKVILLE — Halton Regional Police say an Oakville man is facing 11 counts in an internet child exploitation investigation.
They say the 33-year-old was arrested on Tuesday and was to appear in Milton court on Friday.
Investigators say the offences are alleged to have occurred in Hamilton and Oakville between June 2017 and January 2018.
Tyler Leach is charged with two counts each of sexual assault, sexual interference and possession of child pornography, four counts of making child pornography, and one count of distribution of child pornography.
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Iowa's unemployment rate dropped to 3.3 percent in January as Iowa employers added nearly 10,000 jobs.
Iowa Workforce Development announced Monday that the rate dropped from 3.5 percent in December and was down from 3.8 percent a year ago.
The national rate rose to 4.8 percent in January.
Agency director Beth Townsend says employers in the state added 9,900 jobs, with hiring especially strong in professional and business services.
The number of unemployed resident dropped from 59,000 in December to 56,600 in January.
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RNC patrol and criminal investigation division arrested a 19-year-old man in the Indian Meal Line area of Torbay late Tuesday night on weapons charges. He faces charges of careless use of a firearm, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, assault with a weapon and uttering threats.
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April 10 Uttam Sugar Mills Ltd
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* Uttam Sugar Mills says unable to quantify loss at present
* Uttam Sugar Mills says co taking steps to seek permission of CPCB to re-start operations of distillery division
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Boston Town will travel to face Radford in their FA Cup replay tonight.
The two sides played out a 2-2 draw at the DWB Stadium on August 5, before last week’s scheduled replay was rained off.
Boston Town v Radford in the Fa Cup - Saturday 5th August 2017. Jason Field in action for Boston.
The Poachers and Pheasants will clash again this evening, with the winners hosting Carlton Town on Saturday.
Kick off for this extra-preliminary round contest at the On-Call Arena will be at 7.45pm.
It's no secret that the Tampa Bay Lightning need an upgrade on the blue line. General Manager Steve Yzerman attempted to acquire Kevin Shattenkirk in January, but that fell apart when the team could not agree on a contract extension with Shattenkirk.
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Three men have been arrested as part of a murder investigation after a man who had links to Swansea was found dead on Christmas Eve.
The body of Mohammed Abdurezek, 31, was found in Gibbs Lane, Siston, South Gloucestershire on December 24 by a dog walker.
A post mortem confirmed he had died from multiple stab wounds, and detectives said on December 27 he had links to areas including Swansea.
Three men – one aged 42 and two others aged 22 - have been arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in police custody.
A spokesman for Avon and Somerset Police said: "Police enquiries into the incident continue, including a search of St George’s House in Church Drive in the St Georges area of Bristol."
Choctaw artist Patta LT of Norman is named Red Earth Honored One for 2017, an award bestowed upon a Native master visual artist whose support of Indian art has been substantial throughout their life. Patta will be recognized during the annual Red Earth Festival scheduled June 9-11, 2017 at the Cox Convention Center in downtown Oklahoma City.
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MONROE TOWNSHIP—A body was found Friday afternoon in Monroe Township Snyder County, but state police are not releasing much information on the incident. State police in Selinsgrove says a body was found in a wooded area in Monroe Township Friday just before 2:30pm.
They says the manner of the death and the victim’s identity are still being investigated. The Snyder County Coroner has been contacted and the investigation is ongoing.
STOCKTON (CBS13) – Authorities in Stockton are asking for help in finding an at-risk missing girl.
Stockton police say 11-year-old Audrey Hernandez recently moved to a new address in North Stockton and had to be put in a new school. She then became upset and ran away.
MISSING JUVENILE (AT RISK DUE TO AGE)
Audrey was recently placed in a new school & new address in N Stockton. She became upset, ran away & was last seen on 4/19/18.
She has been in contact with family members by phone. Any info, please call @StocktonPolice at 209 937-7911. pic.twitter.com/KUnCqGQNX2 — Stockton Police Dept (@StocktonPolice) April 24, 2018
Hernandez was last seen on April 19, police say.
Police say she’s been in contact with family members, but her whereabouts remain unknown. Police consider her at-risk due to her age.
Anyone who sees Hernandez or knows where she might be is asked to contact the Stockton Police Department at (209) 937-8323.
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TAMPA — The Commissioners Office and Players Association are discussing a plan to flip-flop batting practice so the home team hits second rather than first, The Post has learned.
By having the home team hit later, the hope is that more fans would come early to the ballpark to watch, which in turn could increase concession stand sales plus help with flow of spectators coming into a park.
The benefit for the players, in theory, would be that for 81 games they could stay a little longer at home with family before having to travel to the stadium. However, it would mean visiting players would be in clubhouses longer and, in general, the amenities in a visiting clubhouse are not nearly as good as at home.
The Post was told that the proposal is still in the discussion stage and nothing has been finalized yet.
April 10 Beijing Science Sun Pharmaceutical Co Ltd :
* Sees net profit for FY 2017 Q1 to decrease by 5 percent to 25 percent, or to be 44.1 million yuan to 61.8 million yuan, compared to net profit of FY 2016 Q1 (58.9 million yuan)
* Says industry circulation policy as main reason for the forecast
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NORFOLK, Va. — Randy Haynes scored 16 points with four 3-pointers, B.J. Stith, Ahmad Caver and Xavier Green added 11 points apiece, and Old Dominion held off UAB 65-60 on Saturday night.
Trey Porter scored 10 points with nine rebounds for the Monarchs (17-5, 8-2 Conference USA), who scored 23 points off of 18 Blazers turnovers.
Chris Cokley scored eight straight and UAB led 39-34 early in the second half, but the Monarchs stayed close and led 52-51 on Caver’s 3 with 5:19 to go. The lead traded hands until Porter’s jumper put Old Dominion up 60-58 with 1:58 left. UAB closed to 63-60 on Nick Norton’s layup with eight seconds left, but B.J. Stith iced it with two free throws and Norton’s 3 at the buzzer missed.
Old Dominion led 30-29 at halftime on Haynes’ 3-pointer after eight lead changes and 10 ties.
Cokley scored 16 points, Zack Bryant had 14 and William Lee 10 for the Blazers (15-9, 6-5).
TOKYO (AP) - Belgian David Goffin reached a second straight Japan Open tennis final with a tense 7-6(3), 7-6(6) victory over Argentina's Diego Schwartzman on Saturday.
Goffin will face either Croatia's Marin Cilic or Frenchman Adrian Mannarino in Sunday's decider.
A Schwartzman double fault at 6-6 in the second tiebreak gifted Goffin a chance to serve for the match, which he converted.
With no breaks in the first set, Goffin took the initiative in the fifth game of the second. He served for the match at 5-4 only for Schwartzman to break back.
Goffin also held the upper hand in the tiebreak at 3-2, before Schwartzman broke back two points later.
The victory extends Goffin's winning streak to eight matches, including four in winning his first title since 2014 in Shenzhen last week.
He stands at No.10 in the Emirates ATP Race to London rankings. With the injured Novak Djokovic and Stan Wawrinka ruled out, 10th place is good enough to secure a spot at the end-of-season showpiece.
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Syrian President Bashar al-Assad took a tour of Eastern Ghouta recently, and we're examining the physical and civilian toll that the battle there has taken. Stateside, we're covering a series of mysterious bombings in Texas and the U.S. president's plan to address opioid abuse. And we're bringing you a scoop of history about a futuristic ice cream.
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Today's Stories: Air Force Chief of Staff, General David Goldfein presented Lieutenant Colonel Eric Amissah with an award as one of the Air Force's top performing African American officers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
When the Washington Capitals practice their special teams, Lars Eller is typically in a white jersey, signifying a penalty killer. On Friday afternoon, he was wearing red, and he got an ovation from his teammates when he scored from the slot.
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EU fetes end of roaming charges but risks linger for travellers
BRUSSELS, June 14 Roaming charges for using mobile phones when travelling within the European Union disappear on Thursday, capping a decade-long battle by Brussels to show increasingly sceptical Europeans it can make their lives better.
April 20 People's United Financial Inc
* People's United Financial reports first quarter net income of $70.8 million, or $0.22 per common share, and announces common dividend increase
* Q1 non-GAAP operating earnings per share $0.22
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.22 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* People's United Financial Inc - board of directors voted to increase common stock dividend to an annual rate of $0.69 per share
* People's United Financial Inc - quarterly dividend of $0.1725 per share is payable May 15
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SWANSEA, Mass. (WPRI) — The Swansea resident who hosted a Patriots jersey-burning event back in September is appealing a $400 fine given to him by the town’s fire chief.
Mark Shane of Swansea led a protest against some of the Patriots kneeling during the National Anthem of a game against the Houston Texans.
Shane invited people to his home in late September, where he set up chairs and lined his yard with American flags. He allowed people to burn Patriots gear with only the names of the players who knelt during the National Anthem. Majority of people brought Patriots apparel or red and blue clothing, the team’s colors.
The Swansea Fire Chief previously told Eyewitness News that Shane’s protest would be in violation of the fire code.
The results of a November hearing lowered Shane’s fine to $300, but Shane says what he did should be protected by free speech.
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A woman and a man scaled the building to unfurl a sign protesting the controversial pipeline.
A scorned ex-prosecutor from the Brooklyn district attorney’s office fired for ordering wiretaps and search warrants on an old boyfriend was sentenced Friday to a year and a day in jail.
Tara Lenich, 42, who once supervised the Brooklyn DA’s Violent Criminal Enterprises Bureau, spent 18 months forging court orders so she could monitor calls and texts of her former lover and his new paramour.
Lenich, who pleaded guilty to two counts of illegally intercepting oral and electronic communications in April 2017, sobbed in Brooklyn Federal Court, saying she was in “a completely destructive” place then.
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Judge went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run during Monday's win over the White Sox.
Judge is locked in at the dish and sports an active 9-for-25 stretch with eight runs, four home runs and 10 RBI through his past seven games. However, he's also struck out eight times during that run, which is of slight concern after he fanned in 44.2 percent of his plate appearances last year. Still, he has huge power upside and should continue to see close to full-time at-bats going forward.
A pair of legislators are proposing new procedures in wake of sexual harassment allegations at the capitol.
The new rules, proposed by St. Paul Rep. John Lesch and Maple Lake Rep. Marion O'Neill include a faster investigation process once complaints are brought forward, confidential protections as well as due process protections for all parties involved.
Under the new proposal, a complaint could be made by any House member, member of the public, lobbyist, or executive branch official.
Within 7 days, the complaint would need to be referred to the Ethics Committee.
A disposition and ruling then must be filed by the Committee no later than 90 days after receiving the complaint.
Both the accuser and the accused would then have the chance at being reimbursed by the House for reasonable attorney costs.
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Packers' team doctor is evaluating tests on Aaron Rodgers' surgically repaired right collarbone to determine if the quarterback can return for Green Bay's game this weekend against Carolina.
The tests were done Monday. Coach Mike McCarthy says there's no timeline on when medical staff will decide on potentially clearing Rodgers. McCarthy says he would like to know as soon as possible, but Rodgers' availability is a medical decision.
Rodgers could be eligible to be activated for Sunday's game against Carolina, which would be eight games after getting hurt Oct. 15 at Minnesota. The two-time NFL MVP returned to practice Dec. 2 on what McCarthy called a "trial return." Rodgers ran the scout team last week.
Green Bay (7-6) remains in contention for a playoff spot.
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Kevin Love guards Paul George during an NBA game in April. George has one year remaining on his contract and Love three years.
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Plenty of big news for Shockers sports today. Wichita State has partnered with Under Armour to be their new apparel outfitter starting July 1st (which is also the first day the Shockers join the American Conference).
In WSU basketball, associate head coach Chris Jans is on the move and will be the next head coach at New Mexico State. And in softball, senior pitcher Katie Malone was named the Missouri Valley Conference Pitcher of the Week!
Kufre Ekanem (right), Corporate Affairs Adviser NB Plc handing over keys to a block of classrooms, library and toilet facilities built and equipped by Nigerian Breweries - Felix Ohiwerei Education Trust Fund for Egbuoma Secondary School in Imo State to Prince Eze Madumere, Deputy Governor of Imo State (left) to the admiration of Prof. Anthony Anwukah (middle), Honourable Minister of State for Education.
A York man who was 15 when he participated in a brutal murder in 1988 was given a chance for parole from his life prison sentence Friday.
Dwayne Morningwake will have to wait quite a while for that shot at freedom, though.
Morningwake's original life prison term was voided by rulings from the U.S. Supreme Court, which now bars automatic life prison sentences for killers who are younger than 18 when they commit their crimes.
During a hearing Friday morning, York County Judge Richard K. Renn resentenced Morningwake to 55 years to life behind bars, said Kyle King, spokesman for the district attorney's office.
Morningwake, now 45, was convicted of first-degree murder and other offenses for the June 1988 slaying of Kwame Beatty in a bedroom at the Children's Home of York.
Police said Morningwake and three others entered the building through a window, stabbed Beatty more than 20 times and stole his car.
Australia will abolish a temporary work visa popular with foreigners and replace it with a visa requiring better English-language and work skills, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said on Tuesday. Turnbull rejected suggestions the visa policy change was in response to far-right wing political parties, such as One Nation, demanding more nationalistic policies.
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CLAREMONT -- Bunker Hill High School will be in the search for a new head football coach immediately following the Christmas break. Current head coach David Haynie formally announced his retirement from both teaching and coaching. Haynie will retire from education in June 2018.
Read more in Tuesday's edition of the O-N-E for more information.
A man was followed by a bear while riding his bike on the Rails to Trails path in Farmington on Monday, Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP) said.
The bear came out of the woods and followed the man on his bike on New Britain Avenue near the intersection of Oak Ridge Street around 3 p.m., DEEP said.
"The bear did not make any physical contact with him and broke away from him after a short while," DEEP said.
Farmington Police and DEEP officers responded to the report.
DEEP plans to put a bear trap in the area to see if they can capture the bear.
There have been no previous reports of bear activity in this area.
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) — Within ten hours, Berkeley County had two traffic deaths a mile apart on I-26 near the 187-mile marker, the coroner’s office has released the identity of those involved.
At approximately 4 p.m. on Thursday, October 5, the driver of a car, James Reynolds, 88, of Dorchester and an 18-wheeler collided in the west bound lane at mile marker 186 ½.
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Reynolds ran off the left side of the road and his vehicle overturned. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The truck driver was not injured.
On Friday, October 6 at 2:43 a.m., Willie Lamont James, 33, of Harleyville was traveling west bound at mile marker 187 1/2 when his car ran off the right side of the road.
We’re told he hit a tree, and was pinned in the vehicle. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The car was destroyed by fire.
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Maximum direct flights urged
LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) office-bearers have urged the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) to start maximum direct flights between Lahore and Guangzhou to gain huge economic paybacks, a statement said on Thursday.
Though a private airline is operating twice a week for Guangzhou, but it is not enough to cater to the needs of businessmen, they said. Direct air links between Lahore and Guangzhou by the national flag carrier will give immense benefits to both Pakistan and China, the office-bearers added. Guangzhou is one of the most important cities of China, which has huge trade, investment and joint venture opportunities for the Pakistani businessmen, they said.
Formula 1 grid girls have been told to leave motorsports, but they’re making one last stand on social media.
Just a few days after the Professional Darts Corporation banned its walk-on girls, Formula 1 followed the same path by banning the use of promo models, commonly called grid girls, commencing with the start of the 2018 FIA Formula 1 World Championship season.
The role of grid girls is to conduct promotional tasks on behalf of blue chip sponsors. They wear clothing bearing the name of the sponsor, interact with the crowd, and carry driver name boards on the grid.
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"Scantily clad furniture", "sexualising women", "provocative", "Id never let my daughter wear a grid girl outfit"… just some of today's comments, yet people clearly haven't dont their research as these are my outfits from my 5 years in F1 #gridgirl #gridgirls pic.twitter.com/etbcCPnCC1 — Rebecca Cooper (@rebeccageldard) January 31, 2018
For those fighting to solve climate change, this is an old story. Professional climate-change denial is the original fake news.
The on Wednesday refused to entertain chief VK Sasikala's plea seeking more time to surrender for undergoing jail term in the
"We do not intend to pass any order on this. We are not going to change anything in the judgement," a bench headed by Justice PC Ghose said.
"Sorry. We have already written everything in the fatty judgement and it says forthwith. I am not going to change even a word," the bench said.
Senior advocate KTS Tulsi, appearing for Sasikala, said that the leader wanted some time to surrender as she has to manage her affairs.
He was seeking urgent hearing of the application today itself.
The bench instead of listing the plea, made clear to the lawyer that it would not consider the plea.
On Tuesday, the apex court had upheld the trial court verdict awarding four years jail term to the convicts in the case, besides imposition of a fine of Rs 10 crore each on and two others.
The trial court had imposed a fine of Rs 100 crore on the late Jayalalithaa.
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Police: Store clerk shot over stolen bottle of water
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — Police say a gas station clerk was shot in the foot when he confronted a customer who tried to steal a bottle of water.
Cambridge police say the 50-year-old clerk was taken to the hospital after he was grazed by a bullet at about 4 a.m. Wednesday. He has since been released.
A police spokesman says the suspect purchased a bottle of soda and then argued about having to pay for water.
The clerk followed the suspect out of the store and the customer went to a nearby vehicle being driven by another person and took out a handgun. The shooter fled on foot and the car drove away. The driver has been located and is not being charged, but police are still looking for the alleged shooter.
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Too often, your entertainment writers go without reader comment and praise. In a show-centric town such as Las Vegas, they deserve support and reader feedback. Indeed, writers such as Jason Bracelin and John Katsilometes provide a fresh mental breeze.
Such refreshment came from Mr. Bracelin’s recent perceptive commentary on Paul Simon, as the latter retires from touring. I read with delight the critic’s assertion that, “Writing about Paul Simon can make you quit writing. He’s that great. Confessional without being prosaic, literary without being self-indulgent … he’s captured … human experience with seemingly bottomless wit and sincerity.”
Mr. Bracelin’s wonderful prose is as much keen perception as sheer poetry. Moreover, in a town where young entertainers need worthy role models, insightful review and hard-earned coverage, writing such as Mr. Bracelin’s is not only informative but inspirational.
St Kilda have confirmed Nathan Freeman's wretched AFL luck continues, with the youngster needing more hamstring surgery.
St Kilda's Nathan Freeman's AFL debut will pushed back again since his Collingwood draft in 2013.
The 22-year-old suffered his latest injury at training last week and the operation means another extended break from playing.
"He won't be running for about four weeks and then from that point there he will need to work into fitness so it could be about round four or five before he comes back in the VFL," Finnis told SENradio.
Freeman managed 13 games in the VFL last year before an ankle injury ended his season early.
Collingwood recruited him with the No.10 pick in the 2013 draft and he was traded to the Saints two years later.
His contract expires at the end of this season.
Before last week's injury, the Saints had been upbeat about his pre-season progress.
So this is a surprise: Apple released iOS 11.4.1 Developer Beta just a day after the public release of iOS 11.4, and only five days ahead of 2018 Worldwide Developer Conference.
It looks like the iOS 11.4.1 is little more than a bug fix release, which makes sense coming this close to WWDC. If Apple follows its usual schedule a public beta should be available soon.
Apple is expected to show off iOS 12 during its WWDC keynote presentation on June 4th. The first developer beta should be available later that same day.
You need an Apple developer account to download and install developer beta versions of iOS. You can sign up for an account at Apple’s developer website.
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Deputy Economy Minister Stergios Pitsiorlas heralded PPPs as a promising model for development
Twelve municipalities in Greece’s Western Macedonia region have launched the pilot phase of a 48-million-euro integrated waste management project financed through a public-private partnership (PPP).
The maximum capacity of the unit in Kozani, which is expected to be fully operational in the summer, is approximately 120,000 tons per year. The operational period of the project is 25 years.
During a visit to the site on Tuesday, Deputy Economy Minister Stergios Pitsiorlas heralded PPPs as a promising model for development.
“PPPs may have been somewhat demonized in the past, but experience shows that they are a useful tool in the hands of the country,” he said.
The minister said he had partly given in to municipal demands for state subsidies to cover some of the higher cost for Western Macedonians, which is expected to rise from 37 (only for waste disposal) to 132 euros a ton.
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Former inmate claims Missouri guard, counselor raped her
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A former Missouri state prison inmate says she was repeatedly raped by a guard and then by a counselor she went to for help.
Karen Keil says in a federal lawsuit filed this week that the guard, Edward Bearden, raped her more than 20 times while she was serving a six-year prison term at Chillicothe Correctional Center.
She says when she sought help the counselor, John Thomas Dunn, also raped her. Keil is also suing unnamed Missouri correction department employees and the contractor who provided mental health services at the time.
The Kansas City Star reports Dunn pleaded guilty last year to sexual conduct with a prisoner. His attorney says Keil was not the victim in that case.
The Missouri Department of Corrections says it doesn't comment on pending litigation.
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Thomas H. Lee Partners has agreed to recapitalize portfolio company Louisville, Kentucky-based Material Handling Systems , a provider of intelligent material handling systems for logistics and ecommerce companies. No financial terms were disclosed.
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Marvel's "Black Panther" is coming to theaters in the US on Feb. 16, but some fans can grab a showtime a few days early if they act fast.
Marvel Studios announced Friday on Twitter that there will be a series of fan screenings on Monday, Feb. 12, taking place in several major cities, including New York, San Francisco, Washington, DC, and others. Tickets are available on the Seeitfirst website.
The kingdom has come. Sign up now for an early #BlackPanther @IMAX fan screening on 2/12 in select citites! Don't see your city, you can still watch the cast & filmmaker Q&A live on @Twitter at 6:30PM EST. Tweet questions with #BlackPantherLive. https://t.co/AF9DcVemip pic.twitter.com/nRzj5gXtEH — Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) February 2, 2018
The screening will also include a live Q&A session with the cast, that will also stream on Twitter at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT.
"Black Panther" will release first in the UK on Feb. 9, in Australia on Feb. 15 and in the the US on Feb. 16.
JALALABAD (Pajhwok): Officials at the customs department in the border town of Torkham in eastern Nangarhar province on Wednesday went on strike which they said would continue until their demands were accepted. The protesting officials said...
Simcoe County school board trustees will be getting a small pay raise beginning next term.
According to a memo that came before Simcoe County District School Board trustees at a May 2 meeting, the Ministry of Education will be increasing the base pay for trustees.
Trustees were paid a base amount of $5,900, but that is increasing to $6,300, beginning in the 2018-19 school year.
Currently, the chairperson and vice-chairperson on the board of trustees are also paid an additional amount of $5,000 and $2,500, respectively. Trustees also receive an amount based on school board enrolment.
About six months ago, Taylor Swift and her main girl-posse in “Bad Blood” were the coolest kids on the block. Lately, they have failed to impress. T-Swift recently unveiled a...
Using a broom to bang on the wall is an amateur move when it comes to quieting down your next door neighbors. Rigging up an elaborate device that blasts “Who Let...
NEW YORK (AP)  Shares of Netflix are streaming to new highs a day after the company announced its first true price hike in years.
That's a far different result compared with 2011 when Netflix separated its streaming and DVD-by-mail service and raised prices.
About 600,000 customers fled and its stock price plummeted by 80 percent.
But Netflix, based in Los Gatos, California, is a different animal today. The production powerhouse landed more Emmy nominations this year than any TV network other than HBO.
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Some of that price hike, $1 per month for the company's most popular plan, will likely be plowed into the race to produce more blockbuster shows like "Stranger Things."
Netflix is up against HBO and Amazon, which has its own ambitions for great television.
Shares of Netflix hit $198.92 Friday.
With the NFL playoff field all set, Vegas has updated its Super Bowl LI odds, and there is both good and bad news for Patriots fans.
First the good news: With 8-to-5 odds, New England is the heavy favorite to lift the Lombardi Trophy at the end of the season.
Woohoo!!! Tom Brady dance party!!!!!!!
OK, now the bad news, and this is downright spooky: The Giants — you know, the Patriots’ old nemeses — have 18-to-1 odds to win it all.
18 to 1
As in 18-1
As in the Patriots’ record after Eli Manning and David Tyree did this in Super Bowl XLII…
You heard it here first: The Giants are beating the Patriots in the Super Bowl.
NextEra Energy Resources has commissioned the 81MW Stuttgart solar farm in Arkansas.
The project features more than 350,000 photovoltaic panels spread across 192 hectares.
A subsidiary of NextEra Energy Resources will own and operate Stuttgart, which will supply electricity to Entergy Arkansas under a 20-year power purchase agreement.
Stuttgart is also expected to generate about $8m in additional revenue for Arkansas county during the its operational life, NextEra added.
NextEra Energy Resources president and chief executive Armando Pimentel said: “We are pleased to work with our partners at Entergy to bring the largest solar energy centre in Arkansas online.”
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GREELEY, Colo. — Where can you get the best tap water in the country?
Greeley, Colorado!
The American Water Works Association announced Greeley won the 13th annual “Best of the Best” Tap Water Taste Test, beating Montpelier Municipal Utilities in Montpelier, Ohio (second place) and the City of Bloomington, Minnesota (third place).
The City of Greeley even snagged the “People’s Choice Award.”
The event is comprised of regional winners from water-tasting competitions across the nation and featured several hundred expert presentations from more than 500 companies showcasing the latest innovations in water technology.
The water, judged by a panel, was rated on flavor characteristics.
This is the first time a member of the Rocky Mountain Section of the American Water Works Association has won the award.
A 49-year-old man is facing charges after four banks were robbed in Moncton.
New Brunswick RCMP say the robberies happened between August and September, as well as an attempted robbery on Thursday.
Police say the suspect was arrested following Thursday’s attempted robbery near the Omista Credit Union on Cornhill Street.
Terry Dean Leger appeared in Moncton provincial court Friday to face four counts of robbery, attempted robbery, and committing an indictable offence while having his face masked.
Police say Leger was sent for a 30-day psychiatric assessment and is scheduled to appear in court again on Nov. 3.
Bret Hart Calls Eric Bischoff A ‘Loser Maggot’
WWE Hall of Famer Bret “Hitman” Hart was recently a guest on Sam Roberts‘ Wrestling Podcast and had some not so nice things to say about his former WCW boss Eric Bischoff.
Here is an excerpt:
If you had passion for your matches or genius for wrestling talent, it didn’t mean anything to Eric Bischoff. He was the worst loser maggot that ever got into wrestling.
He also goes on to comment on some of Bischoff’s more negative criticisms of Bret. Including Bischoff calling Bret “a broken toy.”
You can listen to Hart’s full interview with Roberts below:
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Steelers salute Ryan Shazier in pregame warmup
When the Steelers took the field on Sunday night vs. the Ravens, they did so without former Buckeye Ryan Shazier, who suffered a back injury last week and had spinal stabilization surgery on Wednesday.
He wasn’t on the field, but his team was planning for him.
Before the game, James Harrison led a pregame huddle where his teammates chanted “5-0,” which is Shazier’s jersey number.
Other Steelers also showed their own form of support for their injured teammate, wearing gear with the hashtag “SHALIEVE” on it.
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EPS has confirmed that the body of a male was found at a suspicious fire at a two-storey walk-up building near 117 Avenue and 80 Street Wednesday afternoon.
According to police the victim had obvious signs of trauma, homicide unit is investigating. No other injuries have been reported.
No arrests have been made; police have evacuated the building for the night.
When Firefighters arrived on scene around 3:30 p.m. Wednesday flames could be seen from the second-floor window.
Eight fire crews responded to the call and had the blaze under control by 3:43 p.m.
EPS has taken over the investigation.
Silver City — Guitar, fiddle and mandolin virtuoso David Bromberg is among the headliners of a music festival this month in the wilds of far northern Michigan.
The David Bromberg Quintet performs Aug. 26 — the second day of the three-day Porcupine Mountains Music Festival . The 13th annual festival is held at the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park’s ski hill in the western Upper Peninsula.
The festival also includes a Q&A session with Bromberg, who has worked with Bob Dylan, George Harrison and Jerry Garcia.
Other headliners are The Steel Wheels and Laney Jones and the Spirits.
Tickets are $90 for a three-day pass and $35 for a single-day pass, with lower rates for children, teens and seniors.
Michigan’s largest state park encompasses 60,000 heavily forested acres in Ontonagon and Gogebic counties.
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Cookie tells Lucious about the time she tried to watch him on 106 & Park while in prison.
April 24 (Reuters) - Eli Lilly and Co:
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"Right now I feel that I've got my feet on the ground as far as my head is concerned." -- Baseball pitcher Bo Belinsky
× A cold, snowy weekend ahead for central Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.– A cold front brought an arctic blast and Friday was the coldest day we’ve had in two weeks.
Now, we’ll have frequent chances for snow across central Indiana.
It won’t be as cold through the weekend with highs near 40 degrees.
Flurries are likely Saturday afternoon before more widespread snow develops Saturday night as another cold front moves in.
Up to 1″ snow is likely by sunrise Sunday and an additional 1″ accumulation is likely through the day Sunday.
We’ll have a dry Monday before a third cold front brings the possibility of accumulating snow Tuesday through Wednesday.
highs stayed below freezing Friday.
Temperatures will not be as cold Saturday.
Snow is likely Sunday.
Expect 1-2″ snow Sunday.
We’ll have a dry Monday.
Snow will accumulate Tuesday.
Snow will continue through Wednesday.
The bull that charged at Rangers pitcher Martin Perez on his ranch in Venezuela was not given the opportunity to do so again.
Perez, who fell and broke his non-pitching elbow as he tried to get out of the way of the animal, said the freak accident from December led to the bull becoming dinner.
“I killed him and I ate him,” Perez told reporters after his start on Sunday. “It was good meat. No more bull.”
According to Perez, he called his brother after he had surgery on his non-throwing elbow in Texas about the bull, and the decision was made to slaughter him.
During Sunday's Cactus League game, Perez allowed just one hit in five innings, showing he is ahead of his rehabilitation schedule.
"I'm good to go," said Perez, who owned a 4.82 ERA last season for Texas.
Steve Ast was at home in Evergreen with his wife when the news finally came on the afternoon of Oct. 21 last year. A doctor from University of Colorado Health was on the line.
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A SOUTH Grafton man involved in an altercation between two groups of high school students, which was filmed by the attackers to be uploaded to social media, has faced Grafton Local Court.
Kurt Fritz, 20, pleaded guilty to stalk or intimidation intending fear of physical harm and common assault.
According to police facts, on December 4 last year the victims were at Grafton skate park about 4pm when another group of young people arrived. The victims left the skate park and were followed by the group before an altercation occurred between the two parties.
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MORAINE, Ohio (WDTN) — Police say a driver fell asleep behind the wheel, causing a crash on I-75 early Monday morning.
The crash happened just before 5 a.m. between the E. Dixie Dr. and Dryden Road exits on I-75 northbound.
Police say a man was on his way to work when he fell asleep and ran off the right side of the road.
The car flipped onto its top.
The driver wasn’t hurt. Police say he will be cited for failure to control.
The right lane of I-75 northbound was shut down at the scene of the crash as crews worked to remove the vehicle.
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An Odessa man is dead following a motorcycle accident in Odessa.
It happened around 5:15 p.m. in the 2100 block of Andrews Highway.
Odessa police say Micheal Grooms, 22, was driving his motorcycle northbound on Andrews Highway when a southbound pickup began to turn left into a private drive. Grooms lost control of his motorcycle and hit a pole.
Grooms was taken to the hospital where he died. There were no other injuries.
Police are still investigating the crash.
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David Oyelowo flashes a smile while posing alongside John Legend at the press conference ahead of the 2017 Nobel Peace Prize Concert held at the Norwegian Nobel Institute on Monday (December 11) in Oslo, Norway.
The 41-year-old actor and the 38-year-old singer were joined at the event by Lukas Graham, Zara Larsson and Sigrid.
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The Nobel Peace Prize Concert is a musical tribute, held annually December 11th every year since 1994 to honor the year’s Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
Tonight’s concert will be hosted by David and will include performances by John, Zara, Sigrid, as well as Matoma and Le Petit Cirque.
The 2017 Nobel Peace Prize Concert
The Black Stars will be based in Al Ain's UAE City training grounds for the AFCON 2017 camping.
Ghana head coach Avram Grant named a 26-man squad that will pitch camp in the UAE on Wednesday.
Grant named Barnsley's Andy Yiadom, striker Raphael Dwamena and Schalke 04's Bernard Tekpetey to join usual faces.
Al Gharafa defender Rashid Sumaila, Turkey-based Nuru Suley and Ghana Premier League Most Valuable Player Latif Blessing were all dropped from the 26-man squad.
Eight (8) players who did not train with the squad including Leicester City's Daniel Amartey, Christian Atsu, Andy Yiadom, Andre and Jordan Ayew, Adam Kwarasey, Thomas Partey and Asamoah Gyan will all join the squad in the UAE.
Ghana won silver medal at the last edition of the competition after losing on penalties to the Ivory Coast in the final.
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OMAHA, Neb. (AP) Authorities say a man accidentally shot and killed his wife in the kitchen of their Sarpy County home while he was cleaning his pistol.
The Sarpy County sheriff's office says 68-year-old Afton Teague was shot in the head around 3:30 p.m. Thursday. Authorities who arrived at the scene found her on the kitchen floor. She was taken to Creighton University Medical Center-Bergan Mercy, where she died.
Sarpy County Sheriff Chief Deputy Greg London says Teague's husband had been firing the .22-caliber semi-automatic pistol that killed his wife at a gun range earlier in the day.
America’s luxury-apartment craze is coming to an end.
Landlords of upscale properties in cities across the U.S. are bracing for rough conditions in 2017 that will likely force them to slash rents and offer deep concessions, including as many as three months of free rent, to attract tenants.
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Eicher Pro 3015: How an Indian truck is made and what it’s like to drive
We spent the day at Volvo Eicher Commercial Vehicle plant located in Pithampur, Indore and also test drive the new medium and heavy-duty truck range. The Eicher Pro 3015 truck is used in many applications including transportation of Fruits and Vegetables, FMCG, White Goods, beverages, parcel and courier and logistics. Eicher also says that the truck can be customised as per ones need and requirements. We also take you inside the manufacturing plant and showcase the entire assembly process.
PAYSON, Utah (AP) — The father of a boy who has Down syndrome is suing the Boys Scouts of America for blocking his son from becoming an Eagle scout and revoking his merit badges.
Logan Blythe has been a scout through the National Parks Council in Utah. His father, Chad, says the 15-year-old has advanced because the council has made accommodations when necessary.
He had planned to create kits for special-needs babies for his Eagle project when the family learned the national organization voided every merit badge he obtained.
The family sued the Boy Scouts and the Utah National Parks Council for "outrageous and reckless conduct."
The organization says it worked with the committee and the Blythe family to offer "alternative merit badges" and a path to becoming an Eagle.
Fox News' Top Atty Takes Leave Amid Harassment Woes
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 6:37 PM EDT) -- Longtime Fox News general counsel Dianne Brandi is taking voluntary leave from her job, the cable news giant said Friday as it continues to defend itself in a series of explosive employment discrimination and sexual harassment suits.
Brandi, who is named in some of these suits, is the latest big name to leave the company in some capacity amid a steady stream of allegations of systemic mistreatment of minority and female workers dating back to ex-anchor Gretchen Carlson’s 2016 lawsuit against late Fox News chief Roger...
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Roswell police are investigating after one person died in an accident on Hardscrabble Road near Highway 92.
According to officials, it was a single vehicle accident. The passenger died in the crash while the driver was transported to the hospital conscious and alert.
A telephone pole was split in half during the accident, and Georgia Power is on the scene to repair the pole.
The cause of the crash is under investigation.
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If you are driving on the mainland this morning be aware of a severe weather warning for ice in Hampshire, Oxfordshire, West Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Reading, Southampton, Windsor and Maidenhead, Wokingham, Bracknell Forest, Slough, Surrey, West Sussex, Greater London, Milton Keynes, Kent, Medway & Portsmouth.
Valid between until 11am this morning (Monday), the warning reads:
Ice is expected to form on some surfaces Sunday night and into Monday morning. Some injuries are possible from slips and falls on icy surfaces and there will probably be some icy patches on untreated roads and cycle paths. On Monday morning some snow may fall over parts of Kent, Sussex, Surrey and Hampshire. Some accumulations of 2-5 cm are possible above ~ 100 m but at lower levels no accumulations are expected, instead a mixture of rain and sleet is most likely. Some roads and railways are likely to be affected with longer and more difficult journeys.
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Burbridge caught one pass (two targets) for 23 yards in Sunday's season-finale against the Seahawks.
The rookie wideout was buried on the depth chart for the majority of the season, but he saw more reps in the final weeks of the season once injuries took a toll on the 49ers' receiving corps. The lack of targets (eight over the last three weeks) make it hard to evaluate the 2015 Big Ten Receiver of the Year heading into next season. The 49ers' offseason moves will determine whether or not playing time will be available for Burbridge.
The CEO of the nation's third largest pharmaceutical company is resigning from the President's American Manufacturing Council citing "a responsibility to take a stand against intolerance and extremism."
President Donald Trump lashed out almost immediately Monday at Merck CEO Kenneth Frazier on Twitter, saying Frazier "will have more time to LOWER RIPOFF DRUG PRICES!"
Frazier's resignation comes shortly after a violent confrontation between white supremacists and protesters in Charlottesville, Virginia, that left one person dead and 19 injured.
Frazier said in a tweet on Monday that the country's leaders must "honor our fundamental values by clearly rejecting expressions of hatred, bigotry and group supremacy."
Trump is being criticized for not explicitly condemning the white nationalists who marched in Charlottesville.
Cathy Hughes is an entrepreneur and founder of Urban One. She recently spoke with Erica Campbell about receiving the Lowry Mays Excellence in Broadcast award. Cathy is so excited because she just isn’t the first African-American to receive it, but also the first woman.
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After a much needed time-out Rick Ross is back to doing live shows. He graced a Las Vegas stage this weekend.
On Sunday, March 17 Renzel performed at The Light, a nightclub within the Mandalay Bay. This marks his first set since being hospitalized.
The Boss took the stage wearing a Gucci sweater, sweats, Jordans and his signature jewels. He seamlessly performed several songs from his lengthy catalog proving he has not lost a step. Rozay also led a “Free Meek Mill” chant reminding everyone in the house that the Philadelphia lyricist still needs their support.
Earlier this month he was rushed to a Miami hospital when he was allegedly found unresponsive and slobbering from the mouth. The MMG CEO reportedly suffered a heart attack and was placed on life support. After four days recuperating at the medical facility he returned home.
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The Rajarajeshwarinagar constituency of Bengaluru went to polls much after the rest of Karnataka and the results will be announced on Thursday, May 31. Counting for the votes began early in the morning and early trends have now begun to come in. Similarly, counting is ongoing even in Kerala's Chengannur.
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Aldridge contributed 11 points (3-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 5-6 FT), four rebounds, two blocks and one assist across 42 minutes during a 96-82 win over the Grizzlies on Monday.
Aldridge was pretty passive across a whopping 42 minutes in the Game 2 victory. The eight field goal attempts were by far the fewest he has taken across any game this season in which he has played at least 40 minutes. The passivity likely had to do with Kawhi Leonard, who went off for 37 points in the win. Tony Parker (14 attempts) and Patty Mills (nine attempts) also each shot the ball more than him. Expect a better performance from Aldridge in Game 3.
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Lebanese-American Food Festival in 16th year Karen Abda Kane, a third-generation member of the St. Joseph Melkite Greek Catholic Church in West Scranton, volunteered Saturday at the congregation’s 16th annual Lebanese-American Food Festival. (read more)
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NEW YORK (AP) " The manager of a possible site for a new FBI headquarters says a company that owns buildings with Donald Trump and the family of Jared Kushner is a finalist to construct the new headquarters.
Manager Garth Beall says Vornado Realty Trust is one of three finalists to build a $1.7 billion replacement for Washington, D.C.'s J. Edgar Hoover Building.
Vornado owns two buildings with the Trump Organization, one each in New York and San Francisco. It is also an investor in the Kushner Cos.' 666 Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. Kushner sold his interest in the building earlier this year.
ABC News earlier reported Vornado was a finalist.
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Beall is the manager of Renard Development, which is hoping its site in Greenbelt, Maryland, will be chosen for the new FBI headquarters.
Newcastle fans' hero Alan Shearer has listed Sunderland's support for Bradley Lowery as one of his footballing highlights of the year.
The little boy's story has touched hundreds of thousands of hearts around the world, no more so than here in his native North East where it has seen Newcastle and Sunderland fans set rivalries aside.
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He was also chosen for Match of the Day's Goal of the Month honour.
Now former Newcastle captain Shearer has selected Sunderland's support for Bradley and his family among his highlights of the year.
Writing in The Sun, he said: "The five-year-old Sunderland fan has captured the hearts of the nation in his brave battle against neuroblastoma.
"Ahead of the home game against Chelsea, the Black Cats let him warm up with the players, score a penalty then finally lead them out in the arms of Jermain Defoe.
"Despite his heart-breaking illness, he has an infectious smile and Sunderland have helped to make that wider than ever. They have been a class act."
As you look to see the solar eclipse Monday, August 21st, Amazon is taking action against fake solar eclipse glasses.
The company says it is giving refunds to customers who bought solar viewing glasses that may not comply with industry standards.
The American Astronomical Society warns some companies are fraudulently marketing their glasses as NASA approved. They’ve even printed fake logos and certification stamps.
A list of verified vendors can be found on the American Astronomical Society website.
Without proper protection, eclipse viewers could risk going blind or suffering permanent eye damage.
Louie Cosby Bailey, Jr., 70, of McRae, passed away on Monday, February 13, 2017. He was born April 3, 1946 in Little Rock. He is preceded in death by his parents, Louie Sr. (Bettye) Bailey and Gleda Prettyman; son Larry Bailey; brothers David Gray, Freeland McElhaney and sister Juanita Evans. Louie Jr. is survived by his children, Louie “Tray,” Bailey III and Tanya Renee Bailey; brothers Charles (Joni) McElhaney and Allan (Claudeta) McElhaney; sisters, Shirley (David) Haley and Lisa (Allen) Evans, 7 grandchildren, and one great grand baby. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at Beebe First Church of the Nazarene with the interment to follow at Mount Chapel Cemetery. Arrangements under the care of Thomas Funeral Service (501) 941-7888 www.thomasfuneralservice.com
NEW YORK (AP) — A judge in New York has ruled against the makers of “Sesame Street” in a dispute with the distributor of the upcoming Melissa McCarthy movie, “The Happytime Murders.”
U.S. District Judge Vernon Broderick ruled Wednesday that distributor STX Productions can continue to use the tagline “No sesame. All street” in promoting the R-rated film, which features Muppet-like puppets in a comedic crime story.
Sesame Workshop sued last week, seeking to end the inclusion of the tagline in promotional materials ahead of the film’s Aug. 17 release. The company argued the public would be confused and think the movie was supported by “Sesame Street.”
The judge heard oral arguments before issuing his ruling. He says Sesame Workshop didn’t demonstrate that moviegoers were confused or that sponsors or parents were complaining.
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Allie re-signed a minor-league deal with the Dodgers on Tuesday.
Allie spent his fourth straight season at Double A -- this year at Double-A Tulsa. After a productive 2016 in which he hit 16 home runs and drove in 63 RBI, the 26-year-old struggled in 2017, slashing .216/.293/.341. Allie will need to show consistency at the plate and cut down on the strikeouts if he plans on seeing the majors in the near future.
HIGHLAND PARK, Mich. (AP) — Authorities say gunmen opened fire on a party bus in the Detroit enclave of Highland Park following a dispute, wounding two people inside.
Police say about 40 people were kicked out of a hookah bar in the Detroit suburb of Southfield early Monday for causing a disturbance and two women were arrested for disorderly conduct. Police say some of those kicked out left in a party bus, followed by at least one vehicle.
Police say that when the party bus stopped in Highland Park two men opened fire, spraying the bus and the area nearby with bullets. At least one person shot was listed in critical condition. Passengers fled the bus.
Police say they believe they know the identity of the suspected shooters.
Century Aluminum officials say one of the three potlines at their Sebree smelter is closed.
They say there was an electrical failure. No one was hurt.
Officials say they expect to restore the potline to full production within the next three months.
They say about 18,000 tonnes of production will be lost.
A similar situation just happened at Alcoa in Warrick County.
It's not clear if the electrical failure will lead to any temporary layoffs. We are reaching out to Century Aluminum officials.
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Chief FX Strategist at Scotiabank Shaun Osborne noted the pair’s outlook remains on the neutral side for the time being.
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“Short (and longer run) price patterns have turned somewhat neutral for the EUR as markets consolidate recent gains”.
“The broader trend higher in the EUR looks solid still and we continue to view the EUR’s sustained push above the 1.16/1.17 band (now, broadly, support) as a significant longer run development”.
“However, the sharp run up in the EUR since April leaves spot looking stretched and the market somewhat undecided on where to go next. We see support at 1.1700/10 and resistance at 1.1850. Near-term, price may remain choppy and directionless between those points”.
A Carlisle man is charged with furnishing drugs containing fentanyl to a 35-year-old man who died in an overdose a year ago.
Jason Allen Cromer, 33, was charged with drug delivery resulting in death, involuntary manslaughter, possession of drugs with intent to deliver and criminal use of a communication device.
Shippensburg police said the victim was found April 5, 2017 in the borough.
Lab analysis showed the man had ingested acryl fentanyl, a fentanyl derivative, Shippensburg police said.
A warrant for Cromer's arrest was issued April 17, and he was apprehended by Cumberland County probation and parole April 18. He is in Cumberland County prison in lieu of $200,000 bail.
× Sugarfire to open Boathouse location in Forest Park on Wednesday
ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Beginning Wednesday, visitors to Forest Park will be able to take in both barbecue and paddle boating as the Sugarfire franchise opens its new restaurant at the famed Boathouse.
The ownership group behind Sugarfire was awarded the contract to handle operations at the Boathouse. The group’s winning bid bested competing offers from the former owners, Catering St. Louis, and Niche Food Group.
As part of the Boathouse relaunch, Sugarfire has partnered with the St. Louis Parks Department to offer rentals of paddleboats, kayaks, and canoes, beginning May 4.
The Boathouse Paddle Co. will handle the rentals at the Boathouse dock, at the following rates: paddleboat ($20 per hour), canoe ($20 per hour), kayak ($15 per hour), stand up paddleboard XL ($20 per hour), stand up paddleboard ($15 per hour), with a second-hour rental available for $15 on all boats.
× Crews Pull More Cats From Condemned Des Moines Home, Others Still Living Inside
DES MOINES, Iowa — Animal Control officers are still working to rescue animals from a condemned home in Des Moines.
Last week, a strange odor call led police to a house on Morton Avenue filled with waste and cats both dead and alive. On Monday, the Animal Rescue League pulled five more living felines from the home. This brings the total to 32 living and 17 deceased cats removed.
The ARL says it is attempting to capture two more cats that are currently living in the duct work of the house.
Zunino is out of the lineup against the Angels on Wednesday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.
Zunino will receive a standard day off for maintenance purposes following four straight starts behind the plate.The 27-year-old has been scuffling at the plate as of late, hitting just .077/.140/.179 over his past 12 games. In his place, Chris Herrmann will catch Mike Leake.
Big One!!! DJ Lambo Announced As Choc Boi Nation New President
Revered disco jockey, Olawunmi Okerayi, well known by her stage name DJ Lambo, has been announced as Choc Boi Nations’ President. DJ Lambo, who happens to be an in house DJ and producer for Chocolate City, has grown in ranks to become the first DJ and female to become the president of a record label. …
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Hip-hop dancer, Chad Taylor, choreographs and performs dances on the topic of male mental health.
A 31-year-old man is charged with assault with a weapon after he reportedly stabbed another person outside Planet Lockwood in Lockwood around midnight.
According to Yellowstone County Sheriff Mike Linder, the 26-year-old male victim suffered injuries to the arm and they are non-life threatening.
Once deputies were able to identify a suspect, they visited a possible residence where they found the suspect hiding in the yard.
31-year-old Benjamin Fettkether was arrested and taken to jail.
The stabbing remains under investigation.
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Headline: Hawke’s Bay Police concerned for missing man – (Photo attached)
Hawke’s Bay Police are appealing to the public for information on the whereabouts of 30-year-old man Andrew Dean Farqhar, as they hold fears for his safety.
Andrew is described as being European, of medium build and approximately 187cm tall.
He has not been seen since he left an address in Taradale Napier on Friday 9th of June 2017. Andrew’s family have concerns for his well-being.
It’s unknown what clothing he is currently wearing.
Anyone who knows where he is or sees him, is asked to contact the Hawkes Bay Police on 06 8310 700.
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The death took place today of Paulstown teenager Colm Dunne, a student of Kilkenny CBS and a young man who made an incredible impact on the lives of all who had the pleasure of meeting him.
He passed away in the loving care of his family at their home in Garryduff, Paulstown. Deeply regretted by his heartbroken, parents Tony and Eileen, brother Peter, grandmothers Nellie and Maude, uncles, aunts and cousins, close friends, relatives, neighbours and many friends from CBS Kilkenny.
Reposing at his home on Wednesday from 2’o clock. Rosary and vigil prayers at 8 o’clock. Requiem Mass on Thursday 26th April, at 12 noon in The Church of the Assumption, Paulstown. Burial afterwards in the Holy Family Cemetery, Paulstown, Kilkenny. House private on Thursday morning, family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Carlow / Kilkenny Homecare Team.
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Keaton Jones, a student in Maynardville, Tenn., sparked a national conversation about bullying after a video of him went viral over the weekend. After his video went viral, celebs went to social media to stand with Keaton
The Law Enforcement Forces of the Third Field Army managed to arrest eight persons suspected of backing takfiri elements in Central Sinai.
In a statement on Friday 02/02/2018, Military Spokesman Tamer el Refai said that 12 hideouts belonging to takfiri elements were also destroyed by the forces.
He added that two four-wheel-drive vehicles, seven motorbikes and a bulldozer were destroyed within the course of the security crackdown on takfiri fighters in Central Sinai.
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The creator of the Broadway hit, ‘Hamilton’, Lin-Manuel Miranda has create a song for Puerto Rico hurricane relief. Miranda and 22 of his musical friends have released a song that will help Puerto Rico rebuild. Think ‘We are the World’ 2017. He has a host of who’s who on the song. Everyone from Rita Moreno, Marc Anthony, Jennifer Lopez, Luis Fonsi, Fat Joe, Gloria Estefan, Gina Rodriguez and many more!
What to hear it? Here it goes!
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* SECURE ONGOING EMPLOYMENT HAS BEEN FOUND FOR AN ADDITIONAL 71 CARILLION EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE TRANSFERRED TO NEW SUPPLIERS‍​
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SAN ANTONIO — Kawhi Leonard had a post-season career-high 37 points and added 11 rebounds and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Memphis Grizzlies 96-82 on Monday night to take a 2-0 lead in their first-round series.
San Antonio led for all but 13 seconds in winning its 10th consecutive post-season game over Memphis.
Leonard finished the game 9 for 14 from the field and was 19 for 19 on free throws.
Tony Parker added 15 points for the Spurs, who had three others score in double figures.
Mike Conley scored 24 points, Zach Randolph had 18 points and Marc Gasol added 12 points for the Grizzlies.
The World Wide Web needs a complete rethink to prevent spying and the spread of "nasty, mean ideas" on social media websites, its inventor, Tim Berners-Lee, said on Monday.
Berners-Lee, a London-born computer scientist who invented the Web as a platform on top of the internet in 1989, said his intention in building it had been for the public to "do good stuff" and share ideas among each other, as was the case with websites such as Wikipedia.
Instead, negative ideas were proliferating on social media sites in particular, he said, while privacy was also being compromised by online spying.
"We need to rethink the way we build society on top of these web pages," he told the Innovate Finance global Fintech Summit, in London.
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* Said on Friday that its board filed in court in Gdansk a motion for bankruptcy
* The motion is related to, among others, failure of the company's management board to increase its share capital via the issue of series K shares
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Amazon has a huge selection of potential stocking stuffers on sale. All of these items are $10 or less and come with free shipping for all.
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As the rhetoric between the UK and Russia ramps up, we take a look at how events have unfolded since the poisoning of former Russian spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter on March 4.
Gold miners post broad losses as spot gold prices drop after the Fed forged ahead with an interest rate increase and additional plans to tighten monetary policy; gold futures now -0.6% to $1,260.40/oz.
SPDR Gold Shares ETF (GLD -0.6% ) retreats back towards yesterday's lows of the week near the $120 level.
Among the bigger precious metal names: ABX -2.1% , GG -3.1% , NEM -2.2% , AEM -4.4% , WPM -3.1% , KGC -3% , EGO -3.3% , RGLD -2.2% , IAG -7% .
Bloomberg Intelligence wrote earlier this week that if the trend of the current rate tightening cycle is sustained, gold should bottom within a few days of today’s FOMC meeting, if history is a guide.
Source: Bloomberg First Word
ETFs: GLD, SLV, GDX, NUGT, GGN, DUST, IAU, AGQ, PSLV, SIL, PHYS, USLV, SIVR, SGOL, GOEX, ZSL, UGLD, UGL, DGP, SGDM, SLVO, GLL, GTU, GLDI, ASA, SLVP, DZZ, OUNZ, DSLV, RING, DGLD, DGL, TGLDX, DBS, DGZ, PSAU, GDXX, GYEN, GEUR, GLDW, UBG, GDXS, USV, GHS, SHNY
BRAMPTON, Ont. – Reefer Sales & Service has been named Carrier Transicold’s 2017 North American Dealer of the Year.
The dealer has 130 employees and supports Ontario’s refrigerated transport industry. It recently consolidated several operations into a new 46,000 sq.-ft. facility with 20 service bays, and expansive parts operation, and a new training center.
“Plus, we have incredible people who have a genuine commitment to customer service and responsiveness, and we’ve made considerable investments in training,” said president Ken Henwood. “It all just came together for us.”
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Twins @ Yankees
College Softball
SDSU 12, Dakota State 1 *Rushing HR, 3 RBI’s, WP Hope (17-5)
SDSU 18, Dakota State 8 *Morse 2 HR’s, Anderson HR, 4 RBI’s
Dordt vs. Waldorf
Dordt vs. Waldorf
College Baseball
DWU vs. Morningside
DWU vs. Morningside
Northwestern vs. Dordt
Northwestern vs. Dordt
Women’s Golf
Summit League Championship
888-NDSU
892-Denver
904-SDSU
927-South Dakota
217-Teresa Toscano (SDSU) 2nd-69 today
227-Abby Dufrane (USD) 10th
Men’s Golf
GPAC Championship
1152-Northwestern
1161-Morningside
1203-Dordt (6th)
1220-DWU (8th)
1255-Mount Marty (10th)
282-Justin Kraft (NW) 1st
291-Joe Brinkman (MM) 5th
291-Evan Schuler (NW) 5th
291-Russel Pick (DWU) 5th
A 46-year-old Burbank man died Saturday after his motorcycle collided with a car in Glendale, police said.
John Joseph Hatton was riding his motorcycle near Sonora Avenue and Flower Street when the incident occurred at around 8:10 p.m. Glendale Police Sgt. Robert William said Hatton was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the vehicle, who was not impaired, stayed at the scene and was not injured during the collision, according to William. Hatton’s motorcycle caught fire after the incident.
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A cause of death has yet to be determined, according to Brian Elias with the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner.
The collision is still under investigation.
Anyone who saw the collision or has information about it can call Glendale police at (818) 548-4911
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McLEAN, Va. (AP) – A federal judge has granted a preliminary injunction barring the Trump administration from implementing its travel ban in Virginia, adding another judicial ruling to those already in place challenging the ban’s constitutionality.A federal appeals court in California has already upheld a national temporary restraining order stopping the government from implementing the ban, which is directed at seven Muslim-majority countries. But the preliminary injunction issued late Monday by U.S. District Judge Leonie (LAY-uh-nee) Brinkema in Alexandria is a more permanent type of injunction than the temporary restraining order issued in the Washington state case.Brinkema’s injunction, though, applies only to Virginia residents.In her 22-page ruling, Brinkema said the Trump administration offered no justification for the travel ban and wrote that the president’s executive power “does not mean absolute power.”
The unthinkable has happened: Not everyone is overly bullish on big Chinese internet and tech stocks anymore.
Two investor presentations at this week’s Sohn Investment Conference in Hong Kong painted mixed pictures of the sector. One recommended a hedged options trade on Tencent Holdings Ltd., which would profit from a big selloff. Another pitched shorting—or betting against—online retailer JD.com Inc., saying the company has made “regrettable and silly” investments and that its stock is poised to go much lower.
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TURANGI, New Zealand — New Zealanders still don't know who will next lead their country after a final vote count from a general election two weeks ago tightened the close race between liberals and incumbent conservatives.
Election officials on Saturday released the final 17 per cent of the vote tally, including votes cast by people who were overseas.
Negotiations to form the next government will now begin in earnest. The conservative National Party ended with 44 per cent of the vote, while the liberal bloc of the Labour Party and the Green Party ended with a combined 43 per cent .
Burial’s getting busy again! Thus far this year, the mercurial UK producer has the Subtemple EP and the “Rodent” single, as well as a couple of remixes. And now Resident Advisor reports that he’ll release a new EP with two tracks, “Pre Dawn” and “Indoors,” later this month. Above Board Distribution has 90-second audio clips of both tracks, and they both sound like immersive, ghostly takes on four-on-the-floor house music and old-school UK rave, which means they’re closer to straight-up club music than Burial usually gets. You can hear those audio clips here.
The Pre Dawn/Indoors EP is out 10/27 on NonPlus.
Lyon’s Fête des Lumières is the world’s largest visual arts festival. It takes place every year around 8 December for four nights. The festival attracts millions of visitors from all over the world to see the visual creations by artists. This year there are 76 installations
Up to 50 tax delinquent and abandoned properties were transferred from the city of Grand Rapids to the Kent County Land Bank on Tuesday, June 13. The transfers mark the fourth year the city has transferred its tax foreclosed properties to the land bank instead of putting them up for auction. The land bank clears the titles on the properties and resells them to nonprofit developers or on the open market.
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As a community we need to decide what we want our values really mean and under what circumstances.
We don't want to militarize our police, stop and frisk and profiling is unacceptable, and we have "use of force" monitors at previous protest to, rightfully, ensure there is no repeat of Black Lives Matter events. These are Berkeley values we all embrace.
Now we want to stop people coming into Our City, profile and frisk them, because look like Nazis and do not support our values. (Which is true and frightening). And, if we are truthful, we would be happy if they were all run out of town or thrown in the slammer for aggressive behavior.
I would like to hear some dialog around this. It is important to hear from the community about these conflicting approaches. Peace and Justice/Indivisible PLEASE chime in!!! It is so important to the approach that will be taken.
Naperville police have responded to eight forced-entry residential burglaries since the beginning of the year, officials said.
In each case, doors were pried open and thieves took jewelry, cash and other items, Naperville police Cmdr. Lou Cammiso said.
Most of the break-ins took place during the day when residents were not home, Cammiso said. They have not been concentrated in one area and its' not know if they are being committed by the same person or group, he said.
Residents are urged to be vigilant and to report any suspicious activity or people to the police. It's also recommended that doors and windows be kept locked, garage doors closed and sufficient lighting inside and outside a home maintained, a Naper Notify bulletin said.
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SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) – The Saratoga Police Department arrested a man they say killed his dog Friday morning.
The incident happened at around 3 a.m.
Police say Aaron Brinkley, 30, caused the death of his one to two-year-old Boston Terrier named Riko by repeatedly kicking, hitting, and striking the dog with a hammer.
Brinkley was in the midst of seeking medical treatment for a dog bite that police say he sustained at home the night before. Police say concerns were raised about the welfare of the dog after comments Brinkley made after being bitten.
He was charged with aggravated cruelty to animals. He was arraigned and remanded to Saratoga County Jail on $15,000 cash/$30,000 bond.
Police say Riko sustained apparent blunt force trauma injuries; however, a formal necropsy will be conducted.
Three Illinois residents driving on Interstate 70 with more than four pounds of cocaine hidden in a false compartment in the dash appeared before a Mesa County judge Tuesday on felony drug charges. Eric W. Boatman, 24, and Ariyana C. Noland, 19, both of Harvey, Illinois, and 20-year-old Joselynn Meekol Hall of Bloomington, Illinois, each face a single felony charge of drug possession with intent to distribute that with conviction carries a mandatory prison sentence.
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SALT LAKE CITY -- The FBI placed electronic billboards around Downtown Salt Lake City to uncover any information regarding Steve Stephens who recorded shooting a 74-year-old Robert Godwin Senior on Facebook.
According to police, Stephens allegedly shot Godwin over the weekend, then posted the video of the homicide on Facebook.
The FBI is offering a 50,000 dollar reward for Stephens.
In another article, Godwin's family forgave Stephens.
BELLE PLAINE, Iowa (AP) — Authorities have released the name of a man killed by a train in eastern Iowa.
Belle Plaine police identified him as 42-year-old Justin Wisner, who lived in Belle Plaine.
The incident on the Union Pacific tracks was reported in Belle Plaine early Monday morning.
Look out, Elon Musk Popular Science A vision of a metropolis on Mars, from the March 1953 issue of Popular Science. A little more than 40 years ago, Dubai was a tiny pearl-fishing village lined with dirt roads. Now it’s the largest and most futuristic city in the world, the jewel of the United Arab Emirates…
Wonderful building opportunity on nearly 55 acres with possible subdivision approval from township. Please contact township regarding subdivision as well as public work on edge of property. *Please take note; This property also includes Parcel#60-00-01623-009 (1568 Kummerer) which is an additional two acre lot with a farm house in the middle of the land. This brings the total acreage to 54.74. This lot can only be sold as a package deal with original listing and not apart from 1505 Kummerer Rd.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A spokeswoman for Ralphie May says the comedian has died. He was 45.
In a statement Friday, publicist Stacey Pokluda says May died of cardiac arrest. She said he had been fighting pneumonia, which caused him to cancel a few appearances in the past month.
His body was found Friday morning at a private residence in Las Vegas.
On Wednesday, the round-faced May was named casino comedian of the year at the Global Gaming Expo. He was booked through the rest of 2017 at Harrah’s Las Vegas.
May, a Tennessee native who was raised in Arkansas, parlayed a second-place finish on TV’s “Last Comic Standing” in 2003 into TV and club appearances.
His publicist said May’s survivors include his wife, Lahna Turner, and children April June and August James.
Finally, the Star Wars Battlefront game is coming back for the second time, will it be up to the standard, well going on the video above, sure it will. This video has it all and it follows in the footsteps of a top stormtrooper called Iden. There are familiar characters in there too, so watch out for your favourite, it was good to see a glimpse of Luke Skywalker in there. Star Wars Battlefront II from EA will be available for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC from November 17th this year.
Watch the full length reveal trailer for Star Wars™ Battlefront™ II from Star Wars Celebration. Live the untold Star Wars story of Iden, an elite Stormtrooper, in an original single-player story. Battle on land and in space in an expanded multiplayer experience with iconic heroes and villains, thrilling space battles, and a deep progression and customization system.
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-Stock futures are mixed after Tuesday's fourth consecutive day of rallies. We get CPI inflation data and more testimony from Fed Chair Janet Yellen today.
-Mortgage applications dropped 3.7 percent last week as refinancing hit an eight-year low.
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-President Donald Trump will meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Wednesday. The administration is reportedly going to back off the long-held U.S. position of requiring Israelis to support a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine.
Lawrence rounded his man before lashing home from 25 yards midway through the second half.
Wales laboured to create chances but were rarely threatened themselves in this crucial Group D encounter.
The win means Wales can secure second place in the group if Ireland lose against Moldova this evening (7.45m).
However, they may still struggle to reach the playoff spots for Russia 2018 qualifying, with Chris Coleman no doubt keeping an eye on Bosnia’s match with Estonia tomorrow.
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Crude oil trading range for the day is 3613-3699.Crude oil dropped on last trading session of the year but gained on yearly basis on the back of an agreement struck between OPEC and non-OPEC countries.The market also shrugged off an unexpected increase in U.S. crude inventories, which rose 614,000 barrels.Traders are expected a balance to return to the market by the middle of 2017, however, as OPEC's production cuts take full effect.BUY CRUDE OIL JAN @ 3620 SL 3560 TGT 3660-3700. MCX.
A North-East man pleaded not guilty to the murder of a victim who was found seriously injured in a Cresswell field last month.
Darren Thomas Bonner, 24, from Sunderland, was found in a field in a life-threatening condition on Monday, July 10. He was taken to hospital in a critical condition, but on Thursday, July 27, police reported that he had died.
Richard James Spottiswood, 33, of Canterbury Way, Jarrow, and Lucy Burn, 29, of Burns Close, South Shields, were initially charged with attempted murder, but they are now accused of his murder.
Appearing via video link from HMP Durham at Newcastle Crown Court today, Spottiswood entered a plea of not guilty. Burn appeared at the same hearing, via video link from HMP Low Newton, but did not enter a plea.
A further pre-trial hearing will take place on Tuesday, November 14, while a trial, expected to last around 10 days, has been listed for Monday, January 8, next year. Spottiswood and Burn have been remanded in custody.
The actress was also felicitated with Excellence in Global Cinema Award at this year's IFFM, Melbourne
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan along with daughter Aaradhya Bachchan experienced a moment of pride when she became the first Indian actress to hoist the Indian National Flag at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM). The two of them hoisted the Indian flag in the honour of 70th year of India’s Independence and sang the National Anthem.
After flag hoisting, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan thanked everyone for giving such an honour to her. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was also felicitated with Excellence in Global Cinema Award at this year's IFFM.
Speaking at the event, Aishwarya said, “Thank you so much Melbourne, thank you everyone for giving us such a moment of pride and happiness with so much love and warmth. Celebrating our 70th Independence Day will forever be such a beautiful memory for me and my dearest Aaradhya.”
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Canadian medical experts are pointing to research that suggests cannabis could one day be used to help mitigate the use of powerful opioids. Dr. Mark Ware, an internationally recognized researcher and the vice-chair on the federal government's task force on legalizing marijuana, says a legal framework for cannabis will help to facilitate further research.
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What Would ‘Full Funding’ of School Aid Look Like? Add $2.3B to Districts
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The state once again has blocked a huge development project in Lakewood, denying the township designation as a regional center because the municipality has failed to adequately address water-supply needs.
In a notice in the New Jersey Register, the Department of Environmental Protection rejected the State Planning Commission’s approval of parts of Lakewood as a regional coastal center and other growth area, a proposal critics said would have effectively doubled the community’s population.
Essentially, the state agency, while acknowledging that Lakewood had largely complied with many aspects of the coastal regulations overseen by the DEP, failed to demonstrate it had planned to ensure an adequate public water supply within the community.
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Jim Crisp, right, and Clyde Austin) ask Ernest (Jim Crisp) to call Jan in the second act of Theatre Macon’s 2011 production of “Bedroom Farce.” WOODY MARSHALL Telegraph file photo
These days, every movie with a modest following gets labeled a “cult favorite,” but most of those films have nothing on Monty Python and the Holy Grail, the British comedy troupe’s masterwork and one of the most loved and quoted comedies of all time. Star John Cleese will be on hand for this screening of the film, where he’ll also participate in a conversation about his life and career moderated by Sandy Maxx. He’ll also take questions from the audience, which is likely to have quite a few silly ones lined up for him.
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) – South Dakota lawmakers aren’t going to have it easy setting state spending this legislative session.
The Legislature’s Joint Committee on Appropriations settled on state revenue projections Tuesday that are millions of dollars lower than those Gov. Dennis Daugaard included in his December budget address.
The panel adopted a $1.59 billion target for the upcoming budget year 2018, down about $27.8 million from the December budget. Lawmakers also set a roughly $1.55 billion current-year ongoing receipts target, which is roughly $25.3 million lower than previously anticipated.
Bureau of Finance and Management Commissioner Liza Clark says Daugaard will work with the Legislature to make up the difference.
Deputy Commissioner Jim Terwilliger, the state economist, has said the causes include low inflation, less spending in the farm economy and e-commerce transactions that avoid sales taxes.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick Three-Midday' game
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the "Pick Three-Midday" game were:
2-3-1, Fireball: 3
(two, three, one; Fireball: three)
A man is giving his grandson the best gift any child could receive, a new chance at life.At 20 months old, Briscoe Van Hook wears a backpack not filled with toys, but medical equipment which keeps him alive.Briscoe was born with a kidney condition called Multicystic Displasia.At this point, Briscoe spends hours overnight on dialysis. He's unable to eat like a normal child so he's tube fed.Doctors at Texas Children's Hospital explained he would need a kidney transplant and it would need to come from an adult. Briscoe's grandfather Kyle Van Hook volunteered his own kidney."Basically to me it's a no-brainer, it's either going to be a fire truck or a kidney for Christmas, right?" said Kyle Van Hook.Kyle and Briscoe will undergo surgery on Wednesday.
In this Thursday, March 15, 2018 photo, red ribbon is tied to an antenna of an escort car parked outside The Great Hall of People during the closing session of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Red has long held a special place in Chinese culture, representing good fortune, but not necessarily its rulers. For centuries, China's emperors were equated with the color yellow while they surrounded themselves with walls of deep vermillion. Not until after the Communist Party swept to power in 1949, did red, the universal color of communism, come to dominate political imagery. less
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Last week was a rough one for our bets, going just 2-5 against the spread in our seven weekly picks. The losing week brings us to 18-17 on the season, so while we're still a little up, there's work to be done to get back to our winning ways.
Thankfully, this Saturday offers plenty of underdog action that could serve bettors well in a pinch. Michigan State visits Michigan in the biggest rivalry game on the board, and we'll see if Alabama, Auburn, and Georgia can continue their dominace across the south.
Without further ado, here are our best bets against the spread for this weekend in college football. All lines come courtesy of the Westgate Las Vegas Superbook.
The highway was closed in the northbound lane due to a vehicle accident
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The Coquihalla is now open. Expect traffic congestion as the right lane is still closed, said DriveBC.
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The Coquihalla is currently closed in the northbound lane at Exit 256 (Coldwater Road) due to a vehicle accident about 50 kilometres south of Merritt.
The incident occurred at about 1 p.m. this afternoon.
Slushy and slippery sections have been reported in the area, according to DriveBC.
There is an update scheduled for 1:30 p.m. from DriveBC.
#BCHwy5 Northbound CLOSED at Exit 256, Kingsvale (Coldwater road) because of a vehicle incident. Assessment in progress. Next update 1:30 PM. https://t.co/DJ77YySv8g — Drive BC (@DriveBC) February 3, 2018
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* Moody's: Saudi Arabia's fiscal position remains strong, but high oil dependency is key credit challenge
* Moody's on Saudi Arabia - while government has announced ambitious and comprehensive reform plans, expects implementation of reforms to be challenging
* Moody's on Saudi Arabia - stable outlook reflects Moody's view that risks to Saudi Arabia's credit profile are broadly balanced
* Moody's on Saudi Arabia - anticipates a mild real gdp contraction of 0.2% in 2017 due to lower oil production
* Moody's on Saudi Arabia - forecasts a sizeable budget deficit of 10.5% of GDP in 2017, narrowing to 9.2% in 2018
* Moody's on Saudi Arabia - over medium-term, forecasts government's revenue sources will become diversified, with oil and gas revenue declining to 54% by 2020.
* Moody's - A1 rating,outlook supported by strong fiscal position, Saudi Arabia's large oil and gas reserves at low production costs, high levels of external liquidity Source text - bit.ly/2oFBXHy (Bengaluru Newsroom)
MTSU put its spotlight upon country star Hillary Scott as faculty and friends gathered Saturday, Feb. 11, in Southern California to celebrate the former student's Grammy nods in two Christian music categories. President Sidney A. McPhee and College of Media and Entertainment Dean Ken Paulson also recognized three other Grammy nominees with MTSU ties at a university reception held at The Standard in downtown Los Angeles.
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A vandal with a sense of humour has altered the iconic Hollywood sign set in the hills above Los Angeles to read “Hollyweed”.
Security cameras showed a man dressed all in black scaling the sign at around 3am on New Year’s Day and throwing huge black and white tarpaulins over the Os so as to change the shape of the letters.
One of the tarpaulins was reportedly decorated with a peace sign, and another with a heart.
Sergeant Robert Payan, from the LAPD, said the person climbed a protective fence around the sign and then scaled each letter to make the change.
Visitors to Erfurt Park in Shawnee will find an easier way to get there after the City Council on Tuesday agreed to build a new sidewalk. Courtesy photo
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'Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro' director Kundan Shah passes away
NEW DELHI: Famed Hindi film director Kundan Shah passed away at his Mumbai residence on Friday night, after suffering a heart attack. He was 69.
Shah was best known for directing the 1983 satirical film, 'Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro,' for which he received the National Award.
He also co-directed popular Hindi TV show 'Nukkad,' which aired on Doordarshan from 1986 to 1987.
In a career spanning 31 years, Kundan Shah directed eight films.
Grovetown, GA (WJBF) – One week away from the solar eclipse and it is tough to find the protective eye wear needed before the big day.
WJBF has been getting a lot of Facebook messages and email regarding where to look for the limited supply of ISO-compliant glasses, so we did a little digging.
NewsChannel 6’s Derrikia Young called some 30 stores around the CSRA and they all told her the same thing: “We’re sold out!”
After hours of searching and calling, we found some at KJ’s Market in Grovetown. Store manager, Jorge Evans says the calls have been coming in all day long.
“Every phone call or every other phone call has been about the glasses, ‘do we have some?’ or ‘when will we have some?’,” he said.
Shoppers say it’s a huge deal to grab these glasses because there won’t be another eclipse of this magnitude in most of our lifetimes.
Charles LaVerne Stoddard, a longtime resident of South Lake Tahoe, passed Thursday evening at the age of 97 from congestive heart failure and restrictive lung disease in Olympia, WA.
He had moved to Washington to be near his son, Geoffrey, after the loss of his second wife, Marian.
Chuck was a past president of the Tahoe Boat Club, member of the Tahoe Ham Radio Club, and received the Legion of Honor award for his 40 years in Kiwanis. Mr. Stoddard was a watchmaker who ran Stoddard The Jeweler for many years while living in Tahoe. Charles is survived by his first wife, Patricia Scott, his eldest son, Geoffrey, and daughter by love, Toni Roberts.
The family asks for donations to be made to your favorite charity in lieu of flowers.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Capital Vc Ltd:
* ‍PLACING AGENT TO PLACE UP TO 550 MILLION NEW SHARES AT A PRICE OF HK$0.050 PER PLACING SHARE​
* ‍MAXIMUM NET PROCEEDS FROM PLACING WILL BE ABOUT HK$26.6 MILLION​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (bangalore.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com)
Priests For Life, the largest Catholic pro-life organization in the nation, is calling on congress to de-fund Planned parenthood.
Priests For Life Public Outreach Associate Victoria Gisondi,a local official with the group says, the money can be used to save lives.
“The money should be sent to existing Federally qualified health clinics and comprehensive health clinics that care for the entire family. We know that Planned Parenthood’s main objective is making money through abortion. They’ve been embroiled in Medicaid fraud and not reporting minors who go in for abortions who may be victims of incest.”
Gisondi says Priests For Life groups gathered at hundreds of Planned Parenthood locations across the country over the weekend, including a location in Warminster, in protest of Planned Parenthood practices and to again urge congress to de-fund Planned Parenthood.
Hey, guys and gals! It’s Featured Artist Friday! As usual, I’ve got 3 songs up for inclusion in our rotation and this week! This week we’re celebrating Tim Rushlow birthday he was born Oct 6, 1966 in Arlington, Texas. He becomes the lead singer of Little Texas! Visit us on our Facebook page and let us know what you think.
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A 70-year-old Waterloo man was charged this week with felonies stemming from alleged sex acts committed in Monroe County several years ago.
Tommy M. Seals was charged Tuesday with three counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse. Court information alleges that between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31, 1999, and again between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31, 2010, Seals committed sex acts with female victims who were under the age of 18 when the incidents took place.
Seals posted bond (10 percent of $50,000) and was released from the Monroe County Jail with a preliminary hearing date set for 9 a.m. on June 21.
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department investigated the case.
Soccer-Abraham to decide Chelsea future after U-21 Euro
June 14 Striker Tammy Abraham will decide on his future at Premier League champions Chelsea after England's campaign in the under-21 European Championships in Poland later this month, the 19-year-old has said.
DALLAS — San Antonio's Kawhi Leonard is expected to make his season debut Tuesday when the Spurs visit Dallas.
Leonard has missed all 27 of the Spurs' games this season while recovering from right quadriceps tendinopathy, a condition that causes pain and weakness in the knee.
Leonard last played in Game 1 of last season's Western Conference finals. He hurt his left ankle in the opener of that series against Golden State, turning it while trying to land after a jump shot and coming down on the foot of Warriors centre Zaza Pachulia.
The Spurs are listing Leonard as probable. Even without Leonard, who averaged a career-best 25.5 points last season and is a two-time defensive player of the year, the Spurs are 19-8 this season and third in the Western Conference.
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A WOMAN will be speaking about her experience as a writer.
Playwright Emma Bevan will give a presentation at Elson library, in Gosport, on Friday.
She will be talking about her experience of writing both for pleasure and profit.
The talk is at the library, on Chantry Road, between 10am and 11am.
The event is free and there is no need to book.
Tea and coffee is 20p.
A crash involving a jackknifed 18-wheeler has shut down the westbound lanes of the North Loop at McCarty.Emergency vehicles are at the scene trying to move the truck, which covers all the lanes of the North Loop.Katherine Whaley said you can use I-10 as an alternate to save time.It was not immediately clear whether slick roads or something else caused the wreck, or whether there are any injuries.
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LIVERPOOL, England — Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp says Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain likely sustained a “really bad” injury in the 5-2 win over Roma in Champions League on Tuesday, potentially jeopardizing his chances of playing in the World Cup for England.
The midfielder came off on a stretcher in the 18th minute at Anfield after injuring his right leg in a tackle on Aleksandar Kolarov.
Klopp says it was “probably a really bad injury. That is bad news for us. The squad doesn’t get bigger at the moment so we need to be creative in the next few games.”
Liverpool is also currently without midfielders Emre Can and Adam Lallana.
Oxlade-Chamberlain has become an established member of England coach Gareth Southgate’s squad after settling well at Liverpool following his move from Arsenal at the end of last year’s summer transfer window.
American Red Cross asks community to help ‘Sound the Alarm’ to prevent fire deaths
JACKSON, Tenn. — One organization is asking for your help fighting house fires.
According to the American Red Cross, seven people are killed in house fires every day across the U.S., and most occur in homes without working smoke alarms.
The organization is asking for help to prevent these deadly fires. There are multiple ways you can help out, including donating to the “Sound the Alarm” campaign, starting a fundraiser to raise money for the cause, or even volunteering to install smoke alarms in your community.
To learn more about how you can help save lives, visit redcross.org/sound-the-alarm.
Richmond stormed to the top of the AFL ladder with a 46-point win over Melbourne at the MCG
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has suspended state law and called a special election in June to fill the seat vacated by Republican U.S. Rep. Blake Farenthold, who recently resigned following sexual harassment allegations.
Abbott's Tuesday order schedules an election June 30 for a term expiring at the end of the year.
Farenthold's seat was already being filled in November's general election. But Abbott argued that wasn't fast enough since Hurricane Harvey ravaged the district, which includes Corpus Christi, and evoked emergency powers to ensure it gets a congressional voice faster.
The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments about that same district Tuesday.
A lower court found that its boundaries as drawn by the Republican-controlled Legislature marginalized Hispanic voters. The high court could order them redrawn, if it agrees.
HTC will design and release a mobile VR solution this year.
HTC isn't selling as many phones as it used to, and is now referring to itself as a "VR company," much to the delight of its shareholders.
The company has informed CNET UK that is working on a mobile version of the HTC Vive, though the design and functionality is not yet clear. What is clear is that "it's not a phone slapped onto a headset. It'd be a different thing," according to CFO Chia-lin Chang.
The Vive, while great, requires a very powerful PC and a rat's nest of wires to function properly, while solutions like Google Daydream and Samsung Gear VR merely require a compatible smartphone. They're not as powerful, obviously, but you can take it with you.
HTC promises something in the middle, perhaps a bit more standalone, and slightly more powerful, than Google's and Samsung's approaches, but more portable than a Vive. According to HTC, the solution will be compatible with its new HTC U Ultra flagship, and will be released before the end of 2017.
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP)  Newly released law enforcement video shows officers tackling and punching a man in an altercation that led to assault charges against two North Carolina state troopers and a sheriff's deputy.
Dashboard camera video from one of the first troopers to arrive shows Kyron Hinton standing alone on April 3, moaning and gesturing on a Raleigh street. Officers from multiple agencies then surround him.
Eventually a canine handler approaches, and the dog lunges and gets a mouthful of Hinton's clothing. The canine handler then tackles Hinton. While Hinton is on the ground, at least one officer can be seen punching him.
The videos were released Wednesday to media outlets who went to court to request they be made public.
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Two troopers and a deputy were charged with assault earlier this month.
AUGUSTA,Ga (WJBF) Augusta city are trying to jump start a key component for the redevelopment of the Laney Walker Bethlehem area.
City leaders holding a work session on the 32 million dollar Foundry Place apartment complex project.
The proposal remains on hold as city leaders debate how to pay for it.
The plan has the city issuing 28 million dollars in bonds, with developers paying the rest.
Rents from the complex would cover the city’s costs of paying off the bonds.
“There’s always some risks to any project when we do regular anything as far as a project go there’s always some risk but I’m comfortable at what we’re looking at it’s going to be great for the area it’s going to be great for revenue in Richmond County and one of the things we need most is redevelopment,” says Commissioner Sammie Sias.
The complex located near A-U downtown would consist of 220 units with an average rent of just under 1000 dollars a month.
City leaders are expected to vote on whether to approve the project later this month.
Ryan Babel has returned to Turkey and signed for Super Lig side Besiktas.
Besiktas have snapped up the former Liverpool player on a two-and-a-half-year contract.
The 30-year-old was a free agent after a short spell at Deportivo de La Coruna in Spain, as he got four goals in 11 La Liga games.
Ryan Babel has gone back to Turkey and signed for Super Lig side Besiktas
Real Madrid defender Pepe pictured battling with Liverpool's Babel in 2009
Babel's move to Besiktas sees him go back to Turkey, having previously played for Kasimpasa between 2013 to 2015 in the Super Lig.
The player with 43 caps for Holland scored 14 goals in all competitions for Kasimpasa.
Babel spent four years at Liverpool between 2007 and 2011 and scored 12 goals in 91 Premier League games.
Besiktas - the defending Turkish champions - are a point being Istanbul Basaksehir after 16 games.
It has been reported that Babel will be paid more than £1million during the 2016-17 campaign and almost twice that for the following two seasons.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Capio AB (Publ):
* SAYS ‍INVESTING MSEK 49 IN NEW SHARE ISSUE OF MSEK 100 THAT WAS ANNOUNCED BY E-HEALTH PROVIDER DOCTRIN TODAY​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Stockholm Newsroom)
Police set up speed cameras beside the road at a speeding hotspot in near Plymouth - and nabbed a heavy-footed driver every 12 minutes.
The drivers were caught on the A381 at Bishopsteignton between Teignmouth and Newton Abbot after local residents raised concerns over the speed of traffic using the busy road beside the Teign estuary.
There have been a number of serious accidents on the road in recent years. Motorists who were identified as travelling in excess of the 30mph limit were reported for speeding offences.
A police spokesman said: "The operation has been identified as a local issue and concern raised by local residents. Speeding motorists who were travelling both to and from Teignmouth were travelling in excess of the 30mph limit through Bishopsteignton.
"A total of 15 motorists were reported for speeding offences in a three-hour time frame. That's one every 12 minutes!"
About a hundred people gather at Chief Kepuha Park in Hagatna, Guam for a rally for peace Monday, Aug. 14, 2017. The U.S. territory has been the subject of threats from North Korea in its escalating war of words with the U.S. President Donald Trump's administration. Tassanee Vejpongsa AP Photo
Looks like Champagne papi might be a papi after all. He’s definitely got some explaining to do.
On Pusha T’s Story Of Adidon, his response to Drake’s ‘Duppy Freestyle’, King Push reveals Sophie Brussaux is the mother of Adonis, a baby boy fathered by Drake.
Sophie, also known in the adult film world as Rosee Divine. Her Instagram, SophieKnowsBetter has since been made private but here are a few screenshots.
She even changed her bio after making her page private.
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Barcelona confirm that they have taken up the option to keep Brazilian defender Marlon Santos at the club "for the next three seasons".
Barcelona have revealed that they have taken up the option to keep Marlon Santos at the club "for the next three seasons".
Santos, 21, joined Barcelona on loan from Fluminense in 2016, and the defender made two first-team appearances for the Spanish giants during the 2016-17 campaign.
The majority of Santos's football came for Barcelona B, however, having played 24 times for Gerard Lopez's outfit last term, and he is now committed to the Spanish side until the summer of 2020.
"FC Barcelona have taken up the option to keep Marlon Santos at FC Barcelona for the next three seasons," read a statement on Barcelona's official website.
Marlon's first-team debut for Barcelona came against Celtic in the Champions League in November.
McGruder started Thursday's preseason game against the Nets and finished scoreless in 17 minutes.
It was the second straight start at small forward for McGruder, whose complementary style of play fits well with the first unit, according to coach Erik Spoelstra. Whether McGruder is able to hold onto the spot long-term remains to be seen, but he'll face stiff competition from Justise Winslow and Josh Richardson, who scored eight and six points, respectively, off the bench Thursday.
The FMI on Monday forecast that temperatures across the country will drop midway into this week before rising again in time for next weekend, when scores of young people are expected to celebrate the end of the school year.
Finns have a few more days to enjoy the unusually warm early-summer weather, according to the Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI).
“After that, the forecasts show signs of a fundamental change in the existing meteorological conditions,” a meteorologist at the FMI stated on Twitter.
The temperatures are therefore to drop closer to seasonal averages all across Finland.
Foreca estimated last week that the shift in the existing conditions will bring about a considerable change in temperatures especially in northern parts of the country, where the mercury will drop by up to 10°C. The drop in southern parts of the country is likely to be roughly five degrees, according to the private weather forecasting company.
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New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) More than three lakh "shell companies" set up to facilitate generation of black money have been unearthed by the government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday.
"The drive against black money has led to the discovery of many shell companies. Following demonetisation, over three lakh companies have been found which are nothing but shell companies," Modi said in his speech here on the occasion of Independence Day.
"Of these, the registrations of 175,000 companies have been cancelled," he said.
Highlighting the enormity of the black money menace, Modi said up to 400 bogus firms were found to be operating from a single address.
Last week, stock markets regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) imposed trade restrictions on 331 firms suspected of being shell companies.
These securities were placed in suspended animation, implying that trade in these stocks will be permitted only once a month.
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EATON — Students at Eaton High/Middle School have been evacuated to Eaton Church of the Brethren. The R-H staff is working to get updates/details as they become available. UPDATE: Students were evacuated due to a bomb threat written on a high school restroom wall. Students are being released to thier parents. Students who drive have already been sent home. Parents should be prepared to wait in traffic to get into the church parking lot.
Shatta Rako ‘Fake nigga tricks’
Songwriter of the year winner at the 2016 BASS Awards Shatta Rako has kick started the new year with yet another controversial single Fake Nigga Tricks.
Outspoken as he is, Shatta Rako calls out a number of artists without directly mentioning them however, we can certainly say Shatta Rako can’t keep mute over some fake attitudes put up by a number of artists in the Ghanaian music industry.
According to him, a number of artists act smart and would never have anything to do with budding artists until they blow.
“They refer to you as brother from another mother only when you go through your own hustle, blow up and they want to have a piece of you”
Fake Nigga Tricks was produced by 1Kwame.
Stream and download below.
The order bans all transactions happening in the US related to "any digital currency, digital coin, or digital token, that was issued by, for, or on behalf of the Government of Venezuela on or after January 9, 2018" -- aka, the petro. Maduro had said that about 100 million tokens of the cryptocurrency would be released, which combined to be worth around $6 billion.
The specificity implies this measure specifically blocks the petro's use to circumvent US sanctions against Venezuela, but the government has been cracking down on cryptocurrency crime this year. Regulators have been charging fraudsters and scammers, but they still don't have an overall approach nailed down, resolving to warn Congress about the risks cryptocoins pose to investors and the financial system.
Tory vows to ‘stamp out’ gun violence, July 3
Why is Mayor Tory resorting to a double-down strategy of increased police activity to deal with the recent spate of shootings in Toronto? Didn’t the Toronto police just complete a major seizure of guns and anti-street gang raids?
Perhaps he has he not read the 2015 survey that concludes officers have a “fuzzy sense” of “what culturally responsive policing involves.”
Would it not be wiser to offer more diversity awareness and cultural outreach to police?
There would be a better return on investment if more enrichment resources were directed towards at-risk youth and young offenders. We need to police smarter, not harder.
A serious fraud has hit CAF Confederation Cup match pitting Equatorial Guinea side Racing Micomeseng aganist Congo Brazzaville side Etoile du Congo. Information from CAF website indicate that three players from Racing Micomeseng had registered before to compete in previous editions with separate birth dates, something that has raised question about the credibility of the African football governing body.
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Audiobus is an essential tool that can route audio between apps on your iPad or iPhone, and even let you remote control another device. Here's how to use it.
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The video shows the learner rider travelling at more than 100km/h in the emergency stopping lane and overtaking cars while doing a wheelie.
Three buddies from Ashley Falls Elementary School in Carmel Valley are keeping their tradition alive with another great performance at the annual Carlsbad 5000 Junior. Kids come from all over California and surrounding states to compete, with 75-100 runners representing each age group. The boys gave it their best and brought home great times.
The 1 mile results: Lachlan Saam, 4th place in the 8-year-old division with a time of 6:44; Luca Caruso, 1st place in the 9-year-old division with a time of 5:42; Ian Saam, despite runner’s cramps, still crossed the finish line strong with a time of 8:05 in the 10-year-old division. The boys would like to thank Ashley Falls PE teacher Desiree McBride for organizing “Mileage Club” every day before school which serves as the backbone of their training.
BodyShop Business has released the latest video presented by Kia that features BodyShop Business Editor Jason Stahl discussing hot trends and topics in the collision repair industry.
In this video, Stahl talks about the importance of understanding a customer’s expectations when it comes to delivering their vehicle back to them in a timely manner.
May 3 Aqua America Inc
* Aqua America reports earnings for first quarter
* Reaffirms FY 2017 earnings per share view $1.34 to $1.39
* Q1 earnings per share $0.28
* Q1 revenue $187.8 million versus I/B/E/S view $195 million
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.30 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Aqua America Inc - Expects to invest more than $450 million in 2017 and more than $1.2 billion through 2019
* Aqua America Inc - Continues to affirm guidance for 2017, which remains unchanged from Q4 2016 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
McGinn (upper body) will return Saturday versus host Detroit, NHL.com reports.
The journeyman has looked rejuvenated with the Panthers, as he's already accumulated six goals and eight helpers through 44 games -- despite being planted firmly in a bottom-six role. Of course, this is in contrast to his 2016-17 campaign with the lowly Coyotes, when he served up 17 points over 72 contests and was met with a career-worst minus-23 rating. McGinn's a gritty winger, but he doesn't do a whole lot with his man-advantage opportunities. As a result, he can be left alone in the majority of fantasy settings.
HYDERABAD - Adviser to Sindh Chief Minister on Information Moula Bakhsh Chandio said on Sunday that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan was 'unnecessarily' criticising the leadership of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP).
Talking to the media outside the Sindh Museum here, Chandio alleged that the PTI was not adopting serious approach on national issues. He said that PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari would address a rally on January 5.
Earlier addressing a condolence reference for late Syed Qamar Zaman Shah, he said the late Shah was one of the contemporaries of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and he supported the party during its formative phase.
MNA Syed Navid Qamar, son of late Syed Qamar Zaman Shah, former federal secretary Mazharul Haq Siddiqi and others also addressed the reference.
The province and Town of Antigonish are teaming up to provide more accessible ways to connect the town through the Conenct2 program. The town and province are putting ten thousand dollars each towards upgrades to a multi-use path between Chisholm and MacLellan Streets.
Town Mayor, Laurie Boucher says this is the second time a project like this has been done in town, and the previous location between Maple and Northview Drive has been a well used conenctor. This updated path will make it easier and safer for children to get to school:
Minister Randy Delorey was on hand to discuss the funding, highlighting the benefit of walking or biking as opposed to driving. As Health and Wellness Minister, Delorey says this will help people with their daily activity, and reduce green house emissions:
ISTANBUL (AP) — A trial has begun in Turkey against dozens of suspects, including the alleged shooter in the New Year's Eve attack that left 39 people dead in Istanbul.
Fifty-seven suspects, mostly foreigners and 51 of them behind bars, were on trial Monday on the outskirts of Istanbul.
Albulkadir Masharipov — the lead suspect — is charged with membership in a terror group, murder, attempting to overthrow the constitutional order, among other charges. The prosecutor is seeking multiple aggravated life sentences.
On Jan. 1, an assailant shot his way into Istanbul's Reina nightclub where hundreds were partying. The assailant escaped and the Islamic State group claimed the attack. Masharipov was caught 15 days later.
Turkey has been hit by a string of attacks since 2015, blamed on Kurdish militants and IS.
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — A Delta Airlines flight from Portland, Oregon, to Atlanta was diverted to Tulsa, Oklahoma, because of an onboard disturbance involving a passenger.
Tulsa International Airport spokeswoman Alexis Higgins says Delta flight 1156 landed about 11:30 a.m. and the passenger was removed to be questioned by the FBI.
Higgins said she did not know the nature of the disturbance and a Delta spokesman did not immediately return a phone call seeking comment.
Higgins said the aircraft was refueling shortly after 1:15 p.m. and would resume the flight to Atlanta.
Five people were injured in a two vehicle crash just before one Sunday afternoon in Hilltown Township.
The crash happened at Broad Street and Callowhill Road when an Suv traveling on Callowhill Road hit a sedan. According to Hilltown Township Police, the suv then hit a tree. The five injured occupants of the suv and the sedan were taken to the hospital. There’s no word on their conditions. Residents who live near the accident scene say, crashes often happen at that location because a four way stop system is needed, but one resident said, people drive too fast and rarely come to a full stop at the stop sign.
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Kalamazoo city commissioners will vote Monday night whether to sell Parking Ramp No. 4 at North Rose Street and Kalamazoo Avenue.
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Ghana coach Avram Grant named a provisional 26-man squad on Monday for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon.
Four uncapped youngsters Ebenezer Ofori, Bernard Tekpetey, Joseph Larweh Attamah and Rahpael Dwamena were included.
Experienced goalkeeper Fatau Dauda, Rashid Sumaila and Nuru Sulley who trained with the team at the St. Thomas Aquinas School Park in Accra.
Leicester City ace Jeffery Schlupp and Kwadwo Asamoah were excluded from the squad.
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GRAHAM, Wash. -- Authorities have opened an investigation after a Washington man nearly crashed his motorcycle after he drove through fishing line tied across a road. Alex Teston says he received a minor cut to his neck after driving in Graham southeast of Tacoma on Friday night.
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According to CBS affiliate KIRO-TV, Teston says the pressure from the line jerked him back, almost causing him to crash. It wasn't until later that he discovered a cut on his neck, and he reported the incident to authorities on Tuesday.
The Pierce County Sheriff's Department says investigators found the line that may have been tied from a utility pole to a tree across the road.
"Someone had to have put that there by choice," Teston said. "Knowing the results, it's kind of crazy to think about why someone would do that."
Authorities now ask that people with any information on the fishing line to contact the sheriff's department.
Drew Angerer/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Rumor has it — literally.
The 141st Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show’s Best in Show went to a female German Shepherd from the Herding Group named “Rumor.”
“It’s unbelievable,” Rumor’s owner, Kent Boyles, said Tuesday night just moments after the win was announced at Madison Square Garden in midtown Manhattan Tuesday night.
When asked what Rumor’s plans are, Boyles said, “She’s going to be relaxing for a while, and finding an appropriate husband. There will be puppies in the future.”
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President Donald Trump says he wishes he'd picked a different leader of the Justice Department. | AP file photo
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump, still nursing resentment against Attorney General Jeff Sessions for recusing himself from the Russia investigation, says he wishes he’d picked a different leader of the Justice Department.
Trump on Wednesday tweeted a quote from Republican congressman Trey Gowdy, who said Sessions should have told Trump before accepting the job that he planned to recuse himself from the investigation. It comes amid fresh news reports that Trump had asked Sessions to rescind his recusal.
Sessions recused himself for possible conflict of interest, leading to the appointment of special counsel Robert Mueller.
Gowdy told “CBS This Morning” on Wednesday that “there are lots of really good lawyers in the country. He could have picked somebody else.”
Trump added at the end of his tweet: “And I wish I did!”
According to legendary punk manager Danny Fields, David Cassidy wasn’t the squeaky-clean teen his fans imagined.
Marking the passing of the “Partridge Family” star who died two weeks ago, Fields — who managed the Ramones and Iggy Pop — wrote an account for PleaseKillMe.com of Cassidy’s tragic ’74 UK concert, during which a fan was crushed to death.
In the piece, Fields writes that some years after the gig, Cassidy told him, “Like it or not, I had to be publicly cutesy and an eternal virginal teen.”
Fields says that, when pressed for the truth, Cassidy said, “I was a wild f—king maniac, banging every girl I could.”
The Wren Christmas Society held a “Create your own Christmas scene” contest for area children in grades K-5 for the chance to turn on the Christmas lights in Wren for the “Grand Illumination”. The winner of the contest was Boone Baxter, son of BJ and Ashley Baxter. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be in Wren at the Santa House at the corner of Ohio 49 and Jackson Street on Saturday, December 16, and Friday and Saturday, December 22-23, from 6 to 8 p.m. Carriage rides, hot chocolate, and cookies will be available during Santa hours. photo submitted
Episode #5 is live on Youtube! We’re really enjoying all the submissions and support from everyone – we have five great videos to share with you this week. Look out for more PopWood Playback episodes every Saturday morning on our Youtube channel.
David will be returning next week, so in the meantime check out our picks this week:
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🎥 SE Woodwork – https://youtu.be/rxK-YFcCJco
🎥 Modern Builds – https://youtu.be/myiutTzeSLc
🎥 John Malecki – https://youtu.be/9zt2RRop7Xw
🎥 Chris Salomone – https://youtu.be/3FbOIbiVTIk
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Why New Yorkers will always judge you for your area code What’s an area code really worth these days, anyway? For most people, it’s just three numbers you tap into your phone once and never think about again. For Raphael Chejade-Bloom,...
Manhattanites fear being stuck with new '332' area code The snobby world of Manhattan area codes is about to be thrown into an uproar again — as the state announced Tuesday that it will create a new three-digit phone...
On Friday, Pusha T released his album Daytona. In addition to containing some of the most interesting music from the rapper in years, the album included a song called “Infrared” that took shots at Drake. Less than 24 hours later, the Toronto rapper fought back with “Duppy Freestyle,” a 3-minute Soundcloud track that came with an actual $100,000 invoice billing Push and Kanye for “promotional assistance and career reviving” in reference to a line from the freestyle.
Now, Pusha T has fired back with “The Story of Adidon,” a freestyle rapping over Jay-Z’s “The Story of OJ” beat. The album art features Drake in blackface makeup, and the song makes reference to Drake being ‘always afraid he wasn’t black enough.’ Listen below, and enjoy this video of Drake geeking out about an autographed Pusha T microphone here.
In a statement from his office, the Westby republican said he plans to retire at the end of his term after serving since his election to the Assembly in 2004.
ROME (AP) — About 8,300 migrants have been rescued from unseaworthy smugglers boats over Easter weekend in the Mediterranean.
A U.N. refugee agency spokeswoman, Carlotta Sami, tweeted on Monday that "rescuers worked incessantly" over Friday, Saturday and Sunday, to save them. Eight migrants died, including a pregnant woman.
Smugglers take advantage of calm seas to launch many boats. Those rescued were transferred to ships sailing to southern Italy. Most migrants hope for asylum, but those coming for strictly economic reasons likely won't be granted it.
More than 1,400 of those rescued were saved by European border and coast guard agency Frontex, which said it was involved in 13 search-and-rescue operations over Easter weekend.
Private humanitarian organizations were involved in many of the rescue operations, while Italy's coast guard coordinated the rescues.
The Bank of England is in the spotlight today after the Federal Reserve followed the script last night and raised rates in the United States by a quarter point to between 1 per cent and 1.25 per cent.
The question now is whether Governor Mark Carney and his colleagues will feel compelled to follow suit given inflation has hit 2.9 per cent in the United Kingdom.
All signs point to the answer being no though, with the high level of political and economic uncertainty faced by a Brexiting nation at the moment tying the monetary policy committee’s hands.
While the rate decision is unlikely to provide much insight, the accompanying comments and rhetoric from the Bank will be watched closely for any clues on the future direction of policy as the Brexit process kicks off in earnest.
On the fourth season premiere, Adam moves in with Bonnie, and Christy teams up with Jill to meet men.
SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (KRQE) – Families separated by the U.S. Mexico border were temporarily reunited in New Mexico this weekend.
During the “Hugs Not Walls” meeting at Sunland Park, authorities allowed both sides to visit with relative across the border.
Many of these families have not seen each other for years.
Hundreds of families showed up to the event.
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He was jailed on $1,000 bond pending a court hearing Feb. 2. a Dustin Harris, 33, of 6086 Pinetown Road, Oxford, was charged via order for arrest Dec. 12 with two counts of failure to appear. He was jailed on $1,000 bond pending a court hearing Feb. 2. a Aaron D. Reese, 28, 306 23rd St., Butner, was charged via order for arrest Dec. 12 with failure to appear.
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Perth played host to the world-record attempt for upside down juggling as part of the Fringe World Buskers Weekender.
Amazon.com is launching a voice and videoconferencing tool aimed at challenging Microsoft, Cisco and Google in the crowded marketplace for workplace services. The Seattle company's Amazon Web Services unit late Monday introduced Chime - calling and video messaging software available as a web application, and on Apple iOS and Google Android mobile devices.
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Help make luminaries at this Thursday's ArtNight at the Wassenberg Art Center for the upcoming Town Creek Glow exhibit which will open July 8 during the annual Town Creek Live Festival. Construction on luminary ducks for the Peony Parade will begin soon as well.
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Greek industrial output rose 0.5 percent in October compared to the same month a year ago, after an upwardly revised 3.2 percent increase in September, statistics service ELSTAT said on Monday.
Looking at index components, manufacturing production fell 0.3 percent from the same month last year, while mining output increased 12.1 percent.
Electricity production increased 1.0 percent.
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South Tahoe Public Utility District was recently awarded the district transparency certificate of excellence through California Special District's Association. According to STPUD, it is the second time the district has received the recognition.
The certificate requires compliance in three best practice areas including: basic transparency including the brown act; website; and public outreach. The application was an extensive process, consisting of 44 documents and 158 pages that were reviewed by representatives of two peer agencies, Tahoe City Public Utility District and South Tahoe Chamber of Commerce, according to STPUD.
"This achievement demonstrates the district's commitment to being open and accessible, while engaging the public and creating greater awareness of district activities," stated a press release from STPUD.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Agf Management Ltd:
* AGF MANAGEMENT LIMITED - NORMAL COURSE ISSUER BID
* AGF MANAGEMENT LTD - ‍TSX HAS APPROVED AGF‘S NOTICE OF INTENTION TO RENEW ITS NORMAL COURSE ISSUER BID IN RESPECT OF ITS CLASS B NON-VOTING SHARES​
* AGF MANAGEMENT LTD - ‍UNDER ANNOUNCED NORMAL COURSE ISSUER BID, AGF IS PERMITTED TO PURCHASE UP TO 6.1 MILLION CLASS B NON-VOTING SHARES​
* AGF MANAGEMENT LTD - ‍PURCHASES UNDER NORMAL COURSE ISSUER BID MAY COMMENCE ON FEBRUARY 6, 2018 AND CONTINUE UNTIL FEBRUARY 5, 2019, WHEN BID EXPIRES​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
German Chancellor Angela Merkel speaks during a joint news conference with Russian President Vladimir Putin following their talks at the Bocharov Ruchei state residence in Sochi, Russia, May 2, 2017. REUTERS/Alexander Zemlianichenko/Pool
SOCHI, Russia German Chancellor Angela Merkel, asked on a trip to Russia about the threat of Russian interference during this year's German election campaign, said she was not a fearful person and would counter unreliable information with facts.
"I am not an anxious person, I will fight the election on the basis of my convictions," she said at a news conference with Russia President Vladimir Putin, adding Germans would deal decisively with any cases of wrong information.
"We know cyber criminality is an international challenge .. but we expect that the German election will go ahead unharmed and that we have enough different positions to tackle a range of topics," she said.
(Reporting by Andreas Rinke; Writing by Madeline Chambers; Editing by Michael Nienaber)
Two polls show that between 60-72 percent of Italians want the country to remain part of the euro while 23-24 percent would choose to drop the common currency.
The polls were taken by the Euromedia and Piepoli organizations for state television Rai's "Porta a Porta" program broadcast on Wednesday night.
The euro has become part of the political debate ahead of snap elections expected for later this year or early in 2019.
The Piepoli poll showed that 72 percent wanted to stay, 23 percent wanted to leave, and five percent were undecided.
The Euromedia poll showed that 60 percent wanted to stay, 24 percent wanted to leave, and 16 percent were undecided.
Footage taken at Leilani Estates in Hawaii shows lava fountains spewing from Kilauea Volcano eruption and a cooled lava lake. Wochit-All
Main indicators of world commodity, stock and currency markets (10.03.2018)
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Baku. 10 March. REPORT.AZ/ Last price Compared to previous day's price Compared to beginning of year Commodity Brent (dollar/barrel) 65,49 1,88 -1,38 WTI (dollar/barrel) 62,04 1,92 1,62 Gold (dollar/ounce) 1324 2,3 14,7 Indices
Dow-Jones 25335,74 440,53 616,52 S&P 500 2786,57 47,6 112,96 Nasdaq 7560,81 132,86 657,42 Nikkei 21469,2 101,13 -1295,74 Dax 12346,68 -8,89 -570,96 FTSE 100 7224,51 21,27 -463,26 CAC 40 INDEX 5274,4 20,3 -38,16 Shanghai Composite 3307,166 18,766 -0,004 Bist 100 116914,5 347,42 1581,5 RTS 1285,53 15,36 131,1 Currency USD/EUR 1,2307 -0,0005 0,0302 USD/GBP 1,385 0,0039 0,0337 JPY/USD 106,82 0,59 -5,87 RUB/USD 56,6651 -0,4336 -1,0238 TRY/USD 3,8125 -0,0115 0,0143 CNY/USD 6,3344 -0,0078 -0,1724
Drone photos of Emu Park State School. Locals are lobbying for a high school in the coastal town with the closest one in Yeppoon.
Drone photos of Emu Park State School. Locals are lobbying for a high school in the coastal town with the closest one in Yeppoon. Christine McMurtrie (Facebook)
SUITABLE land for a high school at Emu Park is being investigated by Livingstone Shire Council and it will invite the State Government to make a presentation about its future plans.
The growing population at the southern end of the Capricorn Coast has prompted the call to investigate possible options.
As part of the investigation, a survey is planned in the anticipated catchment area for students to establish the current numbers.
The closest public high school to Emu Park is at Yeppoon to the north.
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Two men and a teenager are now behind bars and face weapon and gang related charges.
Around 2:00 a.m. Sunday morning, police conducted a traffic stop on Robinson Street in East Bakersfield.
As they were searching the vehicle, they found a loaded gun.
18-year-old Christopher Kenney, 25-year-old Erick Jones and a 16-year-old were arrested.
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James H. Heathman, II, Russell Co., KY He was in the U.S. Navy in WW II and a retired engineer. He was a member of the Jamestown United Methodist Church.
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TORONTO — Citytv has picked Roger Petersen as the new co-host of Toronto morning show “Breakfast Television.”
Petersen joined co-host Dina Pugliese on Wednesday as he stepped into the role vacated by Kevin Frankish in May.
Rogers Media, which owns Citytv, said Petersen will be familiar to viewers of the station.
He’s covered several major local stories as a news reporter, including the Toronto van attack earlier this year, SARS and the Papal visit.
Petersen also worked from Vancouver for some time as the CityNews anchor.
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On Thursday May 17, RTHS hosted the sectional track meet that athletes compete at in order to get a chance to qualify for the state track meet.
It was a beautiful night with great competition. I would like to thank everyone who helped out in some way at this meet.
We had community members, Interact Club, junior high coaches, former and current high school coaches, board members, former and current track athletes, parents, administrators, cafeteria staff, our SRO officer that all played a part in helping us host a great meet.
We have received several compliments over the last few days from members of the community and coaches from other schools saying how well the meet was run.
Thank you again to everyone that helped. Without your help we would have not had such a great meet.
We definitely showed up in full force and showed people outside of our community how positive things can be here in Rantoul.
Mitch Wilson
Teacher, coach,
Rantoul Township High School
With the unstable weather of March here in Kingman the beautiful sunsets just keep on coming. This one on Monday evening was pretty enough for me to interrupt my dinner and grab the camera. (Photo submitted by Laurie Sanchez)
The Munich-based chemical group Wacker and the Brazilian silicone compounder STC Silicones have concluded an agreement on the co-branding of ready-to-use silicone compounds. Under its terms, STC is allowed to promote silicone compounds made from Wacker raw materials with the quality seal “Based on Elastosil”.
Elastosil has been synonymous with high-quality silicone rubber products over more than 60 years, and is now one of Wacker’s most successful brands. STC Silicones is based in Ribeirão Pires in the Brazilian state of São Paulo.
Wacker has been supplying STC Silicones with high-quality silicone raw materials and additives since 2003. The family-owned business uses them to produce ready-to-process silicone compounds for the automotive, medical, electrical and household-product sectors.
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The fourth-ranked Thomas, the PGA Tour player of the year after winning five times last season, birdied the first six holes to take the lead. But instead of making a run at his second sub-60 round in a little over a year, Thomas had to fight for an even-par 71 that left him eight shots back. He dropped six strokes in a three-hole stretch, making a bogey on the par-4 14th, a triple bogey on the par-5 15th and a double bogey on the rowdy par-3 16th. On Thursday in the first round, he had a double bogey on 16 and a bogey on 17.
Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu has rejected the Impeachment Motion against Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra. The Opposition parties on Friday moved an impeachment motion in the Rajya Sabha seeking removal of Misra. Seven Opposition parties, led by the Congress, submitted the motion to initiate impeachment proceedings against the CJI. Speaking to the mediapersons, Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad had said that 64 sitting members of the House signed the motion, against the minimum of 50 required for a motion to be entertained by the chairman.
The announcement by Rassie Erasmus of his first Springbok squad over the weekend has shed some light on which players will take on first Wales this weekend, and then England over a three-Test series next month.
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Finland's foreign minister says representatives from North and South Korea are holding diplomatic talks in the Nordic country and describes Finland's role as a "facilitator."
Foreign Minister Timo Soini told the Finnish news agency STT on Monday that Finland "is making this meeting possible" by helping arrange it but wouldn't mediate in the actual negotiations. He gave no other details.
Senior North Korean diplomat Choe Kang Il, who handles North American affairs in Pyongyang, arrived in Helsinki on Sunday for talks with South Korean security experts and allegedly also with former U.S. diplomats, including the former U.S. Ambassador to South Korea, Kathleen Stephens.
The meeting comes just two days after North Korean Foreign Minister Ri Yong Ho held days of diplomatic talks in neighboring Sweden.
Designated RHP Eddie Gamboa for assignment. Agreed to terms with RHP Nathan Eovaldi on a one-year contract.
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The Internal Revenue Service has asked a court to dismiss EPIC's FOIA lawsuit for President Donald Trump's tax records. EPIC filed the suit on April 15 after the IRS refused to consider a FOIA request for the President's returns. As EPIC told the court, "There has never been a more compelling FOIA request presented to the IRS." EPIC also explained that IRS Commissioner is empowered to release tax returns to "correct misstatements of fact" and to ensure the "integrity and fairness" of the tax system. In yesterday's filing, the IRS conceded that "the FOIA provides an adequate remedy in this case" but insisted that the agency did not have to process EPIC's request or release any records.
Ada Township' Parks and Recreation Department is inviting pre-school age children to participate in its "Cool Critters" program on March 7.
"Cool Critters" will allow children to take a look at different critters with fur, scales or feathers that live just outside one's back door. In addition, it will feature nature study, hands-on activities and games.
The program features both indoor and outdoor activities.
The program is $5 per child and is aimed towards children between the ages of 3 to 5 years of age. A parent or guardian must be present and register in advance with Parks and Recreation Director Mark Fitzpatrick at mfitzpatrick@adatownshipmi.com.
"Cool Critters" will take place at Roselle Park, 1010 Grand River Drive, at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 7.
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* Skanska builds light rail in Lund, Sweden, for about SEK 710m Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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* Qtrly revenue HK$2.9 million versus HK$ 12.4 million
* Qtrly loss attributable to equity shareholders of company HK$7.1 million versus loss of HK$2.2 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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4:31 Death Cafe group allows participants to express their feelings about a subject that's often considered taboo
3:38 Pete Carroll was "in outer space" pulling Seahawks starters out early at SF
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Linux 4.10 rc2
Hey, it's been a really slow week between Christmas Day and New Years
Day, and I am not complaining at all.
It does mean that rc2 is ridiculously and unrealistically small. I
almost decided to skip rc2 entirely, but a small little meaningless
release every once in a while never hurt anybody. So here it is.
The only even remotely noticeable work here is the DAX fixups that
really arguably should have been merge window material but depended on
stuff during this merge window and were delayed until rc2 due to that.
Even that wasn't big, and the rest is trivial small fixes.
I'm expecting things to start picking up next week as people recover
from the holidays.
Linus
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Mr Rees-Mogg approached the protesters and tried to engage with them before other members of the audience became involved in a scuffle.
Campus security staff arrived within minutes and the protesters left shortly afterwards.
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The family of a missing 33-year-old man will make a plea for information about his sudden disappearance at a news conference this afternoon.
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Police and the man’s family say they have no explanation for his disappearance as it’s “completely uncharacteristic” of him.
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Paxton (pectoral) will see a doctor Tuesday to determine the next steps in his rehab, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.
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For the fourth year in a row, a Chicago area furniture retailer is betting millions against Mother Nature.
Art Van Furniture is offering full refunds for purchases of $999 or more, made between January 5th and 8th if it snows at least three inches on Super Bowl Sunday.
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Orangeburg County deputies are searching for a person of interest in connection with the theft of items from a vehicle.
Investigators say on April 4, the owner of an SUV reported their vehicle broken into while it was parked at Ness Landing on Highway 70.
Several items, including the vehicle's radio some cash and other items, were reported taken.
Anyone with information should call Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC.
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BEIJING, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp’s sales in China in January rose 24.5 percent from a year earlier to 127,500 vehicles, the company said on Friday.
The results compared with a 5.6 percent year-on-year drop in volume that it reported for December.
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Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe had a strong message for white supremacists and neo-Nazis who came to Charlottesville for planned rally on Saturday.
"Our message is plain and simple. Go home ... You are not wanted in this great commonwealth. Shame on you," McAuliffe said in a press conference at about 6:30 p.m. local time.
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La transmisión oficial en Español de SMU Student Media les trae los puntos más importantes de las noticias de la semana. SMU Student Media’s official Spanish-language broadcast brings you the highlights of the news for the week.
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The two-day event at Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, in Altwood Road, saw youngsters master a range of steps, turns and jumps.
Run by choreographer, teacher and producer Charlie Dixon, the group of about a dozen started training on Thursday, April 6, and by the next day were ready to perform to a live audience.
Marketing manager Alexandra Vander Borght said: “I think it was definitely an exhausting couple of days for everyone involved.
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A Boardman Middle School student has been arrested after allegedly posting a threat on social media.
According to a press release, Boardman Police arrested a Glenwood Jr. High student and charged him with inducing panic and obstructing justice.
School officials say it came to their attention Friday morning the student allegedly posted threats involving weapons on social media.
The investigation was immediate.
Police say the student was searched and did not have any weapons. According to the press release, officials say the student did not have weapons at home or any access to weapons.
Superintendent Timothy Saxton says, "The safety of our students and staff is always our top priority. Threats and violence of any kind involving social media create panic and disrupt education in our schools. Students have been repeatedly warned this will not be tolerated in Boardman."
Baltimore man gets nearly 20 years for armed bank robbery
BALTIMORE (AP) — A Baltimore man has been sentenced to nearly 20 years behind bars for holding up a bank at gunpoint with his younger brother.
The U.S. Attorney's office says 31-year-old Timothy Allen McNeal was sentenced Wednesday for armed robbery and other crimes. He was convicted by a jury in February of robbing the Howard County Education Federal Credit Union in Ellicott City.
Surveillance video that captured the August 2016 robbery shows two men entering the bank wearing ski masks. Prosecutors say McNeal entered carrying a long gun, which he pointed at the teller and a customer.
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March 31 China Traditional Chinese Medicine Holdings Co Ltd-
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The touring car a Weatherly boy offered for sale at ridiculously low figures at local garages was found to have been a stolen machine. Mayor Harvey and the police cleaned up the mystery. The parents of the boy have made good.
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A team of young people took on a challenge to work as vegetable pickers, a job usually done by migrant workers.
The group from Plymouth, aged 18 to 23, worked for Southern England Farms Ltd in Cornwall picking cabbages.
The owner Greville Richards said he employs 500 pickers, nearly all of whom are from Eastern Europe, but would gladly employ British workers.
Research found that immediately after the Brexit referendum recruitment to Cornish farms became more difficult and staffing requirements were at 65% of need.
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A Marshfield High School student said Andres had New Year's Eve party where he served alcohol to minors and touched a girl inappropriately.
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Think about the hardest negotiation you’ve ever done — maybe over a salary or buying a house. Maybe some big deal at work. Those are like the simplest kiddie-puzzles compared with the 5,000 piece jigsaw that is a trade negotiation. Then, imagine you had to start all over once it was done, and maybe add in a few extra pieces this time around. Trade negotiators from the United States, Mexico and Canada will meet in Washington, D.C., this week to begin trying to update the North American Free Trade Agreement. Former trade negotiators let us in on the process.
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We're starting to get reports of damage across the area from the severe weather threat that has moved across Alabama all afternoon, and into the evening. One of the areas hit hardest is Jacksonville. Greg Seitz, Athletic Director for Jacksonville State University, tweeted that there has been "major roof damage at Pete Mathews Coliseum." He adds that the it is not completely destroyed. They have staff on site as we speak.
Thanks for all the calls, texts and emails and we do have extensive damage in Jacksonville. I can confirm we have major roof damage at Pete Mathews Coliseum, but The Pete is not completely destroyed. We have staff on site and will update as soon as possible. — Greg Seitz (@gseitz) March 20, 2018
We will be out in Jacksonville will the latest reports on damage throughout the evening.
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During the 1st meeting of the 9th session of the Council of Elders of Yerevan, the draft decision on placement of the bust to the national hero of Armenia Tatoul Krpeyan was approved unanimously.
The bust will be placed in the park after Tatoul Krpeyan in Nor Nork administrative district. The park was constructed within the frames of the community programs of 2014 and opened in 2015.
It should be noted that the Art Commission adjunct to Yerevan Mayor approved the draft on placing the bust. The authors of the bust are sculptor Levon Tokmajyan and architect Grigor Babajanyan.
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On Thursday evening, Major League Wrestling (MLW) held their "One-Shot" event at GILT Nightclub in Orlando, Florida. Featured below are quick-match results from the show.
MLW: ONE-SHOT 2017 * Tama Tonga def. Martin Stone
* Rhett Giddins & Seth Petruzelli def. Mike Parrow & Saieve Al Sabah
* MJF def. Jimmy Yuta
* Barrington Hughes def. Markos Espada
* Darby Allin def. Jason Cade
* Santana Garrett def. Mia Yim
* "Filthy" Tom Lawlor def. Jeff Cobb
* MVP def. Sami Callihan
* Shane Strickland def. Ricochet
MLW: Never Say Never, the next major event from Major League Wrestling, was announced for December 7th in Orlando, Florida.
Mulder wants to get away from the hustle and bustle only to be disrupted by a strange noise.
Beckham (ankle) will participate in a walk-through at voluntary minicamp Tuesday, but he won't be available to practice, Dianna Russini of ESPN reports.
Despite rumors of a potential holdout, Beckham has been participating in the voluntary offseason workout program and is now taking part in the Giants' first minicamp of the year. His availability is still limited as he rehabs from October ankle surgery, but it at least seems he's on good terms with the team's new coaching staff. Scheduled to make $8.46 million in 2018 under the fifth-year option on his rookie deal, Beckham is angling for a long-term extension that likely would set a new precedent for wide receiver contracts.
Charlotte Hornets big man Cody Zeller is scheduled to undergo surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee, according to a report from ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
Zeller will reportedly undergo the surgery on Tuesday. He is expected to miss six weeks.
After a solid start to the season, Charlotte has fallen to 13th place in the Eastern Conference with a record of 9-16. They face the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night (8 ET, NBA League Pass).
China drone maker courts online matchmaker Zhenai
SHANGHAI, Feb 15 Zhenai.com, one of China's largest matchmaking websites, has found itself an unlikely suitor in drone manufacturer DEA General Aviation that said on Wednesday it wants to buy the popular dating website to expand its business.
El Centro To Celebrate
The City of El Centro will host a 110 year celebration.
On Saturday , April 14, 2018 a free family event will be held at Bucklin Park from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.. There will be activities for kids , face-painting , music performances and more. Bring your own blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy the party.
The Alabama Department of Education in December released the report cards. The system gives scores in four areas: learning gains; student achievement, local indicators and the graduation rate for high schools.
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Spanish bank Caixabank says it will move its base from Barcelona to Valencia amid political uncertainty
April 6 PPG Industries Inc:
* PPG acquires remaining interest in IVC joint venture in Asia
* PPG Industries Inc - financial terms were not disclosed.
* PPG Industries Inc- additionally, all joint-venture employees, of whom there are fewer than 10, will become PPG employees
* PPG Industries-purchased remaining 50 percent ownership interest in Asian JV comprising IVC SDN BHD and IVC-operations PTE from JV partner, Omni-Plus System PTE Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Have you been looking to upgrade your non-stick cookware? A good non-stick pan is a must in every kitchen, but given the recent concerns about the long-term health effects of using them it can be a bit of a challenge.
Non-stick cookware is excellent for cooking many types of dishes, since it will help the food release easily from the pan and it’s a breeze to clean.
We recently held a class on cooking with non-stick cookware to teach people how to properly care for and use them. We sell two high-end brands of non-stick cookware, and treated properly, they will last for many years. It’s important to always use a little fat (oil or butter) in the pan and cook on low to medium heat.
Never use a non-stick cooking spray since they contain lecithin, which will create a gummy buildup on the surface of your pan. Cooking on a lower heat prevents warping and ensures even heat distribution.
Frank Temile (left) of Sliema Wanderers outruns his opponent. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli
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Sidibe 59og., Sansone 61
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Sliema Wanderers returned to winning ways as two goals in two minutes towards the hour gave them a 2-0 win over basement side Lija Athletic.
The Blues broke the deadlock on the 59th minute when off a Ricardo Correa freekick from the right, Ousmane Sidibe headed the ball home past fellow goalkeeper for an own goal.
Two minutes later, Sliema doubled the score when Frank Temile exchanged the ball with Ricardo Correa before unleashing a cross which was blocked by a defender, Temile took the rebound and served Michele Sansone who hit low past Luke Bonnici.
BOV Player of the match: Ricardo Correa (Sliema Wanderers).
“It’s an uncomfortable position for automakers,” said Mark Wakefield, managing director at consulting firm Alix Partners. Customer privacy and fear of hackers are two big issues. “The risk is that someone can remotely know where you are and even worse take some control of the car,” he said. Theoretically, someone could slam on the brakes at the push of a button.”
SA has yet to unlock the full economic potential of recycling, say experts in the industry. But already hard-working collectors and middlemen are earning a living in this way
The Russian public’s trust in President Vladimir Putin has dropped below 50 percent for the first time in five years, according to a survey by an independent research body.
The results come as popular discontent grows over a planned pension reform that would set the retirement age past the life expectancy of some Russians. Thousands across the country have taken to the streets to protest the reform.
On Tuesday, a poll from the independent Levada Center showed a 12-point drop in trust levels toward Putin, down from 60 percent in January to 48 percent in June.
The poll asked respondents to name politicians whom they trust.
The pollster last registered a dip below 50 percent in Putin’s ratings in 2012 and 2013. In 2012, the year Putin was elected to his third term as president, his rating was at 37 percent.
Putin’s average trust rating stands at 56.5 percent, with the Levada Center documenting trust in Putin hitting a peak of 64 percent over the past four years.
Hundreds of tonnes of rotting garbage piled up in Sri Lanka's capital Tuesday after the main rubbish dump was shut following an accident that killed at least 30 people.
Authorities sealed the massive 300-foot (90-meter) rubbish mountain on the northeastern edge of Colombo after it collapsed Friday, destroying 145 homes nearby and burying victims in a garbage landslide.
The Colombo Municipal Council was scrambling for new locations to dump the roughly 800 tonnes of garbage produced every day in the capital, as crows and stray dogs picked through bags of reeking garbage left on city streets.
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Top students from across the nation arrived at Yeager Airport Wednesday to participate in the annual National Youth Science Camp, where they will learn and do research in the fields of science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics. Two students from every state and even some international students will stay at Camp Pocahontas in Pocahontas County for one month as they collaborate in the annual camp, which has been taking place in the mountain state since 1963.
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Road work in the Thumb begins Monday
UPPER THUMB — The Michigan Department of Transportation announced the resurfacing of M-53 and M-24 in Huron and Tuscola counties will begin Monday.
The $3.9 million project will see the resurfacing of nearly 22 miles of M-53 in Huron County and M-24 in Tuscola County. Work includes resurfacing M-53 from Port Austin to Kinde and M-24 from Unionville to Caro, as well as ramp improvements compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the installation of a portable intermittent truck weigh station on M-24.
According to MDOT, the estimated completion date of the project is September. Traffic will be maintained under flag control on M-53 from June 4 to July 2, and on M-24 from July 5 to Sept. 14.
"This work will extend the life of the roadway and improve the driving surface," MDOT said in a release. "The addition of the PITWS will provide law enforcement personnel with a safer location to weigh truck off the main roadway."
WASHINGTON Feb 13 The U.S. derivatives regulator on Monday took a procedural step to make it easier for swaps dealers to comply with a variation margin rule that becomes effective March 1.
While the rule's implementation will not be postponed, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission said it will not take an enforcement action against a swap dealer for failure to comply with it until Sept. 1 in what is known as a "no-action letter."
(Reporting by Lisa Lambert; Editing by Chris Reese)
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SAVE THE DATE! Friday the 13th Fest returns in January with a fun night of music, performance, and more! Instead of repeating the horrorpunk line-up we had last time, we're going for more of an Americana show. Join as as we hearken back to the Dust Bowl era with vintage sideshow acts including snakes, belly dancing, swords, and other surprises. Be charmed and awed by the talents of Nina Nazir, Jeannette Daft, Skully Sati, and Dimitra, with musical guest, The Milbillies! There will be a reptile zoo provided by The Fox Valley Herpetological Society (a derivative of the Madison Area Herpetological Society) and a game of chance to win prizes such as Tarot readings, drinks, and more! All this vintage revelry hosted by Milwaukee's own, Scotty Damned. Come visit the "Dirty Thirties" with us for a Friday the 13th to be remembered. You'll not be disappointed, but you may leave feeling a lil' dirty.
Admission is only $7 cash, and show starts promptly at 9 pm.
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The Miami Marlins in partnership with the MLB's "Play Ball" initiative head into the community to teach the fundamentals of baseball.
Fair Webber will be performing LIVE at Smith Bros. on Saturday, March 18th from 8PM to 10PM. Admission is $5 at the door and all ages are welcome. Drink Specials during the show.
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Baseball is back, and so is the Strike Out Hunger program.
Once again, Lexus will donate $50 to The Greater Boston Food Bank every time a Red Sox pitcher strikes out the opposing team’s hitter this season.
The program kicked off Opening Day and will run through the entire regular season, including each and every one of the Red Sox’s 162 games. The third annual Strike Out Hunger campaign follows two highly successful years, with Lexus donating $147,100 to The Greater Boston Food Bank. The contribution provided more than 437,000 healthy meals to those in need across Eastern Massachusetts.
In addition to making a financial pledge, Lexus also will host food drives throughout the month of June at six Boston-area dealers.
Eric Church performing at the Grand Ole Opry on Thursday. YouTube/Grand Ole Opry Country singer Eric Church held back tears as he performed a new tribute song for the victims of Sunday's mass shooting at a Las Vegas country music festival.
Church played the song, "Why Not Me," at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday, three days after the deadliest mass shooting in modern US history.
Church was a headlining performer at the Route 91 Harvest Festival, two days before a gunman opened fire on its crowd during the performance of Jason Aldean, killing 59 people and injuring more than 520 others.
"Those were my people. Those were my fans," Church said during the performance on Wednesday.
The singer broke down as he described two seats that were left empty at the Opry and meant for a man named Sonny Melton, who died in Sunday's attack in Las Vegas, and his wife, Heather, who survived.
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BRUSSELS, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Traffic to and from Antwerp, Europe's second-biggest port, was halted on Monday after a container ship ran aground on the banks of the river Scheldt which connects the port to the North Sea.
A spokeswoman said workers were trying to tow the 366-metre CSCL Jupiter away but could not say when this would be completed.
"We're heading for low tide in the coming hours, that does not make things easier," the spokeswoman said.
Covering a space of 20,000 football fields, the port of Antwerp is the 15th largest container port in the world and handles 214 million tonnes of maritime freight each year. (Reporting by Robert-Jan Bartunek; Editing by Alison Williams)
MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, Wyo. (AP) — A 21-year-old North Carolina man suffered severe burns after falling into a hot spring in Yellowstone National Park.
Park officials say Gervais Dylan Gatete of Raleigh, an employee of park concessionaire Xanterra Parks and Resorts, fell into a hot spring in the Lower Geyser Basin just north of Old Faithful late Tuesday.
Gatete was with seven other people when he fell. The group flagged down a ranger, Gatete was taken by ambulance to the airport in West Yellowstone, Montana, and he was flown a Salt Lake City burn hospital.
Park spokeswoman Morgan Warthin says the incident is still under investigation. She did not know Gatete's medical condition.
This is the first serious injury in a thermal area in Yellowstone this year. Last June, a man left the boardwalk and died after falling into a hot spring in the Norris Geyser Basin.
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A man has been charged in connection with five incidents which happened in the space of 40 minutes in Sutton-in-Ashfield on Sunday (April 22).
Aaron Hooton, 28, was arrested by armed officers in the Bluebell Wood Way area just after 6pm that night.
A force spokesman said: "Last night (Monday, April 23), the 28-year-old, of Clare Road in Sutton, was charged with two armed robberies at shops in Leamington Drive and Church Street, an affray incident in Willowbridge Lane and criminal damage at the allotments in Calladine Close.
"They all happened between 5.23pm and 6pm."
Hooton has been remanded in custody to appear at Nottingham Crown Court on Tuesday, May 22 May.
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Police in Florida are investigating an incident at a nightclub where a photographer said he was “sucker punched” by singer Chris Brown.
Tampa police spokesman Stephen Hegarty says 28-year-old Bennie Vines Jr. was hired by Aja Channelside to take photos during an event hosted by Brown.
Vines told officers that while he was snapping photos early Monday, Brown punched him. Brown was gone by the time officers arrived. Vines refused medical treatment and told officers he wants to prosecute because of a minor lip cut.
The club confirmed the incident on its Facebook page Monday and apologized to patrons.
Brown, singer of the hits “Run It!” and “Deuces,” completed probation in a 2009 felony assault case for an attack on singer Rihanna, his then-girlfriend.
An email to the representative listed on Brown’s website was not immediately returned.
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K-9 unit conducts sweep of middle school in Pierre Part
ASSUMPTION PARISH- A K-9 named Rocket and his handler made an unannounced visit to a middle school in Pierre Part on Friday.
The Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office issued a release stating that Rocket and his handler, Officer Jared Tabor, visited Pierre Part Middle on Mar. 16 to conduct a sweep of the school.
According to Sheriff Leland Falcon, the sweep was administered to all classrooms and other areas of the school frequently visited by the student body and staff.
Sheriff Falcon says he plans to continue unannounced sweeps to all schools in the parish in the future.
On First Fridays in Concert tonight we'll enjoy a live performance of Mozart's Piano Quartet No. 2 from the Yale School of Music, and a piece by Eric Ewazen written for the Bridgehampton Chamber Music Festival.
April 13Joeone Co Ltd :
* Says its wholly owned Tibet subsidiary will invest 100 million yuan to set up a Hangzhou-based equity investment fund with a Shanghai partner
* The fund will be with a capital size of 1 billion yuan and will be engaged in culture education and related new business
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The veteran event planner's creativity and handicraft were prominently on display at President Donald Trump's inaugural luncheon at the Capitol, the fifth one she has worked on. Maine lobster and Gulf shrimp, grilled Angus beef and chocolate souffle with cherry vanilla ice cream were on the menu.
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Detroit terror suspect, Sebastian Gregerson, who is accused of being part of a broader group connected to the Islamic State, is asking for his alias to be removed the indictment, according to court documents. Prosecutors are arguing against a motion to have "Abdurrahman Bin Mikaayl" struck from the record despite Gregerson's claim that he "never used that name in any formal or informal interactions between institutions or individuals.
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If you want to learn the answers to some common woodworking questions, this video of Nick Offerman will allow you to do just that.
The star of “The Hero,” Offerman fielded questions from Twitter and recorded himself answering them. He explains everything from why it’s important to wear woodworking aprons to whether or not you should stain red oak. He even recommended some books for those looking to get into woodworking, and not just his own book.
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So whether you’re a beginner at woodworking or just need a refresher, Offerman has the answers for you. And he’ll deliver it all in his cool, dry tone that made him a breakout star on “Parks and Recreation.”
MUNCIE, Ind. -- A 19-year-old is accused of sexually assaulting a woman at a frat house on Ball State's campus.
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Dry weather
LAHORE: Dry and hot weather continued to prevail in the city here Wednesday while Met office predicted similar weather conditions for the next 24 hours.
Met officials said continental air is prevailing over most parts of the country. They predicted that mainly hot and dry weather is expected in most parts, while very hot in Sindh, Punjab, Dera Ismael Khan and Sibbi Divisions.
On Wednesday, weather remained hot and dry in most parts of the country while very hot in upper Sindh, Makran and Sibbi Divisions. Met officials said light rain-thundershower with gusty winds were witnessed at few places in Malakand Division and Gilgit-Baltistan. Rainfall was only recorded at Kalam and Bagrote. Wednesday’s maximum temperature was recorded at Mohen-jo-Daro where mercury reached 50°C while in Lahore, maximum temperature reached 40°C, minimum was 28.7°C and humidity level was 34 percent.
About Shepway Volunteer Transport Service
Shepway Volunteer Centre run a Volunteer Transport Service through which volunteer drivers use their own cars to take people from their homes to destinations of their choice and back again. The purpose of the journey might be to attend a health appointment or day centre, or to make another sort of vital journey. People must register first as members and bookings should be made at least three working days in advance.
CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ind. (AP) — A judge has sentenced a central Indiana woman to 120 years in prison for fatally stabbing her young children hours after her husband filed for divorce.
Thirty-one-year-old Brandi Worley learned her sentence Monday after she pleaded guilty in January to two counts of murder for killing her son, 7-year-old Tyler Worley, and her daughter, 3-year-old Charlee Worley, in November 2016. Her husband was asleep downstairs at the time at the family’s Darlington home, about 40 miles northwest of Indianapolis.
Worley gave no statement at the sentencing, and her attorney said there was no explanation for what she did.
Court documents have said Worley told police she killed the children because she didn’t want her husband to take them. She also was treated for self-inflicted stab wounds to her neck.
Every menstruating woman has at least one embarrassing period-related story under her bloodied belt. Even the most vigilante at tracking the monthly monster can get unpleasantly surprised by an early arrival, which can cause a flood of discomfort. Sometimes, however, help comes from the most unexpected places. In those rare cases of surprise solidarity, it's crucial to recognize the helpers among us.
A perfect example of this was posted on Reddit by a woman who got her period on a hike, and was unexpectedly helped by a male friend who knew exactly what to do.
The Reddit user I_Removed_Something started her story by officially defining the term "period fairy" as: a person who unexpectedly and tactfully helps you through a period emergency.
Then she shared how she goes on regular hikes with three other men and women.
However, on the day of her story, it was just her and the three men. She identified herself as Jane, and the men as Dave, John, and Teddy.
Team Scouting for the Cure was organized in 2004, and has continued its fight against cancer in honor of its first Eagle Scout, Stephen Shy, who succumbed to his battle with cancer in 2006. Team Scouting for the Cure was organized in 2004, and has continued its fight against cancer in honor of its first Eagle Scout, Stephen Shy, who succumbed to his battle with cancer in 2006.
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The Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays will play a Grapefruit League game at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa on Monday night.
First pitch is scheduled for 6:35 p.m.
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EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — University of Oregon President Michael Schill is announcing a new anonymous gift of $50 million in his annual State of the University address.
The Eugene Register-Guard reports the donation comes with an unusual feature – the anonymous donors have not earmarked the money, provided over the next five years, for any specific program or initiative.
The money will be used exclusively for “strategic investments,” however, not for ongoing university operating costs.
Elsie Chartier, 10, Hays, helps her little brother, Boedy, 11 months, open up a plastic Easter egg he collected at the 43rd annual Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 15, 2017 at Fort Hays State University. Children in the 0-2 age group line up with their parents as they wait for the start of the 43rd annual Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 15, 2017 at Fort Hays State University.
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - BASWARE OYJ:
* REFINEMENTS TO BASWARE‘S STRATEGY TARGETS AND STRATEGIC FOCUS AREAS
* ‍TARGETS FOR CLOUD REVENUES IS TO INCREASE BY MORE THAN 20% CAGR ON AN ORGANIC BASIS​
* TARGET IS THAT COST OF GOODS SOLD AND OPERATING EXPENSES TO GROW AT A LOWER RATE THAN CLOUD REVENUES ON AN ORGANIC BASIS​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
Brazil's Manufacturing Activity Deteriorates In December
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BRASILIA (dpa-AFX) - Brazil's manufacturing activity contracted further in December, survey results from IHS Markit revealed Monday.
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The manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index dropped to a six-month low of 45.2 in December from 46.2 in November. A reading below 50 indicates contraction in the sector.
The downward movement in the PMI reflected quicker falls in new business inflows and production. Further, falling workloads translated into further reductions in manufacturing employment.
Finally, cost inflation hit a four-month high, leading to a stronger increase in factory gate charges.
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LONDON, April 24 (Reuters) - Britain's finance ministry said on Tuesday it fully supported a government proposal to toughen up gambling rules, saying reports that it was worried about losing tax revenues were speculative.
Shares in bookmakers including William Hill, GVC Holdings and Paddy Power Betfair, fell sharply on Tuesday after newspaper reports said the government would cut the maximum stake on lucrative fixed-odds betting terminals to 2 pounds, the steepest cut under consideration.
But The Times newspaper said Britain's finance minister Philip Hammond was opposed to the changes because he was worried about a loss in tax revenue.
"We are fully supportive of DCMS's (Department of Culture, Media and Sport) work to ensure the UK's gambling regime continues to balance the needs of vulnerable people, consumers who gamble responsibly and those who work in this sector," a Treasury spokeswoman said.
"Any speculation on gambling taxes is just that." (Reporting by Paul Sandle)
Kanter will draw the start at center during Friday's preseason contest against the Wizards, Al Iannazzone of Newsday reports.
Kanter came off the bench during the team's preseason opener Tuesday, but coach Jeff Hornacek has opted to see how he looks as the starter Friday. It's unclear if he'll be the starting center when the season begins -- that may be determined through preseason performances.
BRASILIA Feb 14 Brazilian planemaker Embraer SA on Tuesday said it had received a firm order from Norwegian airline Widerøe for three E190-E2 jets.
Widerøe has purchase rights for a further 12 E2 family aircraft. Embraer said the order has a potential list price value of up to $873 million if fully exercised. (Reporting by Silvio Cascione; editing by Jason Neely)
WASHINGTON – A nine-year-old boy shot dead his sister, 13, in the southern US state of Mississippi following an argument about a video game controller, local media reported Monday.
The tragedy took place Saturday when the girl refused to give up the controller, Monroe County Sheriff Cecil Cantrell said according to reports. The boy then opened fire, striking his sister in the back of the head.
The bullet pierced through girl’s brain, and she was taken to a hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, in critical condition. She died Sunday.
An investigation was opened to determine how the young boy had access to a firearm and to what extent he was aware of the danger.
Such accidents are not rare in the United States, where the debate on gun control rages on.
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There were 762 murders in Chicago in 2016. It was the deadliest year in nearly two decades.
Here’s how we got to this point, what it means for the city and those whose lives have been changed forever.
The number alone doesn’t tell the entire story of Chicago’s bloodshed. There’s another statistic that points to a disturbing trend the city is facing: a surge.
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LOGAN COUNTY, Colo. -- A fundraiser for victims of the a wildfire that burned near Haxtun in March brought in more than $155,000 on Saturday.
Community members in Logan County held a fire relief and fire fighter appreciation benefit on Saturday in response to last month’s wildfire in Sterling, which burned 32,563 acres.
According to Logan County Emergency Management, about 200 head of cattle died in the fire. Four houses and several outbuildings were also damaged.
The event was held at the Haxtun Fire Hall and featured live music, as well as silent and live auctions. Proceeds will be split between a relief fund and local volunteer fire departments that were on the scene.
If you would like to make a donation, you can visit the Haxtun Community Federal Credit Union. All of the funds donated through the credit union account will go to the families affected by the fire.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Daily Derby' game
SACRAMENTO (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the California Lottery's "Daily Derby" game were:
1st:9 Winning Spirit-2nd:8 Gorgeous George-3rd:12 Lucky Charms, Race Time: 1:48.51
(1st: 9 Winning Spirit, 2nd: 8 Gorgeous George, 3rd: 12 Lucky Charms; Race Time: one: 48.51)
Estimated jackpot: $66,000
¶ To win the grand prize, ticket-holders must match in exact order the winning race time and the first, second and third place horses. Lesser prizes are given to ticket-holders who correctly match other horses or race times.
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Check out this timelapse. The water is soaks into the ground in what seems like a blink of an eye. The ground is desperate for any moisture. If it gets any, it takes it immediately. This is why NOAA satellites are barely sensing any evaporation over Arkansas and Oklahoma... There's just no water to evaporate!
This is an image from December 10th on how little evaporation NOAA satellites are detecting over our area.
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Karol Renshaw Crouch, 75, Lenexa, KS, died January 10, 2018.
A memorial service was held January 16 in Fairway, KS and burial was in Miriam Cemetery, Maryville.
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Husker Baseball Moved to 11:05 AM on Sunday, March 19
Due to the time of College of Charleston’s flight out of Omaha on Sunday, March 19, the series finale between the Huskers and Cougars has been moved up one hour from 12:05 p.m. to 11:05 a.m.
(CBN) — Texas megachurch pastor Robert Jeffress has accused President Barack Obama and Sec. of State John Kerry of putting America on the “wrong side of God” after the U.S. failed to veto an anti-Israel resolution that condemned Israeli settlements.
Jeffress was a guest on “The Sean Hannity Show” with Rep. Louie Gohmert, R-Texas, earlier this week. After being asked what the Bible has to say about the land dispute between Israel and Palestine, both guest said the U.S. was not in a good place.
“Let me just say bluntly, Louie, John Kerry and Barack Obama are not only on the wrong side of history,” argued the pastor of First Baptist Dallas. “They are one the wrong side of God on this issue.”
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — U.S. Ambassador Nikki Haley was determined to hold a Security Council meeting on the importance of human rights to international peace and security and it will happen on Tuesday — but only after the U.S. addressed objections from Russia, China and other council members.
Haley told reporters at a press conference in early April at the start of the U.S. presidency of the council that she wanted a meeting that didn’t “point fingers at anyone” but looked at underlying human rights issues that lead to conflict and unrest.
But Russia’s deputy U.N. ambassador Petr Iliichev took issue with the premise of the proposed debate and also argued that other U.N. bodies deal with human rights.
After weeks of behind-the-scenes consultations, a compromise has won approval from all 15 council members.
ENSLEY, Ala. (WIAT) — Birmingham Police are investigating an overnight car fire.
Firefighters found a silver Toyota burning on Avenue E in Ensley.
Officials believe the car was stolen. They were not able to contact the owner.
No one was injured.
Luton Town have confirmed they have sold striker Isaac Vassell to Sky Bet Championship club Birmingham City for an undisclosed fee.
The 23-year-old, who joined the Hatters from National League South side Truro City just over a year ago, has passed a medical and will move to St Andrew’s with immediate effect.
Vassell started his career with Plymouth before being scouted by chief recruitment officer Mick Harford and moved to Kenilworth Road in the summer of 2016, enjoying a superb second half to the season, finishing with 14 goals in total, including 11 in his final 24 games.
That was enough to alert the attention of Bristol City who saw a bid rejected during pre-season, as he went on to net a brace in the 8-2 win over Yeovil Town on the opening day of the season,
However, with Vassell out of contract at the end of the campaign, the Hatters have finally agreed to sell the striker to Birmingham, managed by Harry Redknapp, as he leaves the club with 16 goals in total from his 55 appearances.
× Illinois Secretary backs school bus seat belt mandate
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ The Illinois Sec. of State is backing a measure that would require seat belts on school buses.
Sec. Jesse White announced his support for the proposal Tuesday. It would mandate all public school buses come equipped with 3-point seat belts like those found in cars.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says 3-point belts protect passengers better than lap belts by spreading sudden body movement caused by a crash over the chest, waist and shoulders.
The administration endorsed seat belts on school buses in 2015. Six other states have passed laws requiring them.
Democratic Rep. Lou Lang of Skokie is sponsoring the measure. He says it’s time to make sure children are just as safe on school buses as they are in a parent’s car.
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Mumbai, June 14 The Reserve Bank of India has initiated "prompt corrective action" on state-run lender Central Bank of India in the view of its high non-performing assets and negative return on assets . "RBI, vide the letter dated June 13, 2017, has put the bank under Prompt Corrective Action in view of high net NPA and negative RoA," the Central Bank of India said in a regulatory filing to the BSE.
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Delhi government's budget for the year 2017-18 will be a symbol of people-centric governance, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said on Wednesday.
Sisodia said preparations for this year's budget had already begun and it will "carefully review" every provision.
"(I am) Really excited about Delhi Budget 2017," the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader tweeted. "Efficient utilisation of tax with honesty and transparency has always been our driving force."
Party insiders say that as in the last two years, the focus of this budget will also be primarily on education and health.
Soon after sweeping to power in February 2015, the AAP government in its first budget doubled the allocation for education and increased health allocation by half.
Captain Dean Sprouting died at an air base in Iraq
A probe is under way into the “incident” at Al Asad Air Base, on January 31.
Captain Sprouting, 46, of the Adjutant General’s Corps at the air base was serving with Black Watch, 3rd Battalion, Royal Regiment of Scotland.
Black Watch commanding officer, Lt Col Rob Hedderwick, yesterday paid tribute to the father-of-two, from Denny, Stirlingshire.
He said: “It is hard to do justice to a man such as Dean Sprouting with a few simple words.
“In no time at all he had become an indispensable part of the battalion, not only for his professional expertise but also for his compassionate manner and camaraderie.
LAHORE : Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has said Punjab Agriculture, Food and Drug Authority will prove to be a milestone in provision of high standard medicines and hygienic edible items to the masses.
He stated this while chairing a high level meeting in Lahore on Monday to review the matters regarding establishment of Punjab Agriculture, Food and Drug Authority.
The Chief Minister said, “PAFDA will become functional during the current year.”
Good morning, and welcome to today's Cambridge News live blog, with the top story the freight train derailment at Ely North.
The crash yesterday afternoon (Monday August 14) hurled 11 wagons off the track between Ely and Manea, and work is still going on today to shift them.
The track itself will also need repairing, and Network Rail says it could be several days before services are back to normal.
We'll have all the latest news on how the incident is affecting journeys this morning, as well as updates on all the other traffic and travel news from across the county and beyond.
For the latest news on accidents and congestion on major roads, including the A14, M11 and A1, check out the updates as they happen below.
Do let us know if you spot anything that may affect your morning commute to work - send us a tweet on Twitter@CambridgeNewsUK or write a post on our Facebook page.
State Representatives Timi Brown-Powers of Waterloo and Bob Kressig of Cedar Falls have filed their nomination papers for re-election in House Districts 61 and 59. The two local State Representatives filed the papers with the Secretary of State's Office on March 14, 2018.
In the photo, Representatives Brown-Powers and Kressig are seen with Cooper Kelaher, nephew of Rep. Brown-Powers, in the Office of the Iowa Secretary of State.
Copenhagen beach house unrecognisable after wild weather The West Australian
Temperatures in the area remain around 0 degrees.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Youngwoo DSP Co Ltd :
* Says it lowered conversion price of 2nd series convertible bonds to 7,452 won/share from 8,793 won/share, effective Aug. 11
Source text in Korean: goo.gl/hyhK22
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MIDDLETON, WI (WCMH) — For the first time ever, the popular toy maker will be releasing a boy doll.
According to CNN, American Girl, known for its 18-inch female figurines, will be releasing its first male doll.
A spokesperson with the company said that a boy character has been a top request from fans for decades.
The newest doll will be named Logan Everett, and he plays drums for Tenney Grant, a girl trying to make it big in Nashville.
Logan will have several looks including one with a t-shirt that says “Play Loud” under an unbuttoned plaid shirt.
Logan will be on sale beginning Thursday, starting at about $115.
This story was originally published by WCMH, a Nexstar contributing station.
A train derailment has blocked the tracks between Peterborough and Ely.
All services have been cancelled between the two cities, and disruption on the line is expected for the rest of the day following the accident earlier today (Monday).
No-one was hurt in the incident, which saw a freight train come off the tracks.
Travellers hoping to get between Norwich and Peterborough are advised to travel via London, while replacement bus services have been requested.
A spokesman for the Rail Accident Investigation Branch said they were at the scene gathering evidence.
Dorval residents are mobilizing around a 26-year-old man after he allegedly used a shovel to beat a suspected robber who escaped from his home with stolen goods. Global’s Dan Spector reports.
Two police officers were shot and critically wounded Tuesday in Dallas, police said.
The suspect has not been captured, reports TV station WFAA.
A civilian was also shot, but police said the person's condition was unknown.
The incident happened as the officers helped a security guard "responding to an incident" at a Home Depot store, WFAA says.
A nearby stop on the regional DART train would not allow passengers on or off, according to the Dallas Morning News, citing a DART spokesman. The paper said officers are looking for the suspect in a wooded area behind the store.
This is a breaking news story. This post will be updated.
Jerrod Carmichael Tells Why Performing Is Like a First Date
And why he doesn’t use a computer to write stand-up comedy.
Turkey had bid to host the final games of Euro 2020 but later withdrew its application. (Source: File) Turkey had bid to host the final games of Euro 2020 but later withdrew its application. (Source: File)
The head of the Turkish football federation says the country will bid to host the 2024 European Championship.
Federation president Yildirim Demiroren says Turkey will formally submit its bid on March 2, its fourth effort to host the European Championship.
Turkey had bid to host the final games of Euro 2020 but later withdrew its application saying it would concentrate efforts on 2024.
Demiroren says “Turkey is the only country in Europe and in the world to have invested in 32 stadiums in the past few years … We believe that this time, as the (federation) and the people, we deserve to win this.”
The surest way to prevent Brexit ever happening is for hardline eurosceptics to overplay a weak hand. Ideological greed will get the better of them.
The vote for British independence can be consummated only if done safely, in manageable steps over many years, and with broad political consent. It cannot be done without securing a degree of acquiescence from British youth and the devolved nations.
Nor is it necessary to force through Brexit in a militant fashion. What Leavers seek can largely be achieved with statecraft, subtlety, and patience. It certainly cannot it be done if the nation is frightened, and frightened it will be if Brexit ultras push through a scorched-earth withdrawal from the EU in an economic downturn.
The Phoney War and the fool's prosperity of the last eleven months have lulled Brexiteers into complacency. From now on they will face a darkening picture.
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× Yoshi’s Island on the SNES Classic: better than Super Mario World? (video game review)
Can optional content determine the playability and fun factor of a video game? Cody discusses how this happened as he and Jon review Super Mario World 2: Yoshi’s Island for the SNES Classic, arguably the best platformer ever made.
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April 25 (Reuters) - Aisin Seiki Co Ltd
* Says its unit Aisin AW Co., Ltd., will establish two automatic transmission production JVs with the Chinese automobile manufacturers Guangzhou Automobile Group Motor Co., Ltd.(GAC Motor) and Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co. Ltd. subsidiary Zhejiang Geely Luoyou Engine Co., Ltd. (Geely Automobile) respectively in 2018
* Two JVs will be capitalized at $117 million (about 12.7 billion yen) respectively
Source text in Japanese:goo.gl/zkbjqw
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Meek Mill Arrives at 76ers Game ... 'I Feel Great!'
Meek Mill Arrives at 76ers Game, 'I Feel Great!'
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He made it ... Meek Mill has finally arrived at Wells Fargo Center in Philly in time for the 76ers playoff game -- but first things first, dude needs a shower.
Meek arrived with 76ers co-owner Michael Rubin -- who flew Meek from the prison to the arena on his private helicopter.
Once he landed, Meek and his crew got in a waiting SUV and booked it for the arena.
Meek will hit the showers -- let's face it, gotta wash that prison stench off his body -- and then he'll get his hero's welcome before the 76ers take on the Miami Heat in Game 5 of the playoffs.
"I feel great," Meek said.
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Eight Chinese nationals have been arrested in Plateau State for alleged illegal mining.
The National Security Adviser, NSA, Ali Monguno, ordered the arrest of the miners on Monday at Kampani Zurak village in Bashar chiefdom of Wase Local Government Area of the state.
Also arrested were 12 other Nigerians allegedly involved in illegal mining activities in the area.
The Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Kayode Fayemi, who was in the company of the NSA to the mining sites, said the foreigners and their accomplices would be taken to Abuja.
The minister also declared the alleged chief miner, Abdullahi Usman, popularly known as “Dan China”, wanted.
He said the Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, had directed that illegal mine sites in the area be sealed up and the miners arrested.
The 20 illegal miners have been taken into the custody of the police in Jos.
Details later…
May 2 White Mountains Insurance Group Ltd :
* Reid Campbell to become CFO of white mountains
* White mountains insurance group ltd says Reid T. Campbell will become its chief financial officer on may 17, 2017
* White mountains insurance group ltd - David T. Foy, white Mountains's current CFO, will remain an advisor to senior management through end of 2017. Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
MedStar Washington Hospital Center provided the following update on the condition of Majority Whip Steve Scalise:
"Rep. Scalise was critically injured and remains in critical condition. The other patient is in good condition."
Scalise was injured in a shooting Wednesday morning at a baseball field in Alexandria, VA, as members of congress practiced for a baseball game.
Four others were injured in the attack. The suspected shooter, 66-year-old James T. Hodgkinson, of Belleville, IL, is dead.
President Donald Trump said that Scalise was in stable condition in a press conference earlier this morning. It is unclear what changed the status of his condition.
For more on this developing story, click here.
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On April 24, 2018, Mildred Perloff (nee Steinig), beloved wife of the late Mark Perloff; loving mother of Gerald (Arlene) Perloff and David (Maria) Perloff; adored grandmother of Amy (Dan) Rogovin, Joshua (Julie) Perloff, Leah Perloff and Mark Perloff; cherished great-grandmother of Benjamin Rogovin and Cole Perloff; devoted daughter of the late Sarah and Benjamin Steinig. Funeral services and interment will be held at Har Zion Cemetery, Collingdale, Pa., on Thursday, April 26, at 1:30 p.m. Please omit flowers. Contributions in her memory may be sent to the charity of your choice. In mourning at 2218 Ridge Road, Reisterstown, MD 21136, Thursday following interment, and receiving on Sunday and Monday.
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What we find is that if you have a goal that is very, very far out, and you approach it in little steps, you start to get there faster. Your mind opens up to the possibilities.
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American Bar Association president and Atlanta attorney Linda A. Klein will be the keynote speaker at the Georgia Legal Services Program's 3rd annual Pro Bono Awards luncheon on Jan. 13. The event, from noon-2 p.m. at the Savannah Marriott Riverfront, is an annual fundraiser aimed at recognizing the work of Savannah lawyers who volunteer to work with low-income Georgians seeking critical legal services. Klein, an Atlanta-based attorney and, in 1997, the first woman to serve as president of the State Bar of Georgia,, is a proponent of pro bono work.
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When James asks Alicia Vikander about an intense chase scene in "Tomb Raider" he learns that was a big step up from the first time she tried to navigate London on a bike, and Walter Goggins tells James about what sounded like an intense camping trip on the surface.
Eleanor Imster has helped write and edit EarthSky since 1995. She was an integral part of the award-winning EarthSky radio series almost since it began until it ended in 2013. Today, as Lead Editor at EarthSky.org, she helps present the science and nature stories and photos you enjoy. She also serves as one of the voices of EarthSky on social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter and G+. She and her husband live in Tennessee and have two grown sons.
A donation from a descendent of a former Upper Sandusky clerk and councilman will fund an impending project to light the Wyandot County Courthouse tower at night. William West, 86, of Denver, Colorado, recently gave $25,000 for renovations to the building where his grandfather’s notes are preserved.
Barria is slated to make his next start Thursday against the Mariners in Seattle, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic Los Angeles reports.
Barria had been in line to start Friday's series opener against the Dodgers at home, but he'll instead be pushed up a day in the schedule following Tyler Skaggs' surprise placement on the disabled list with an adductor strain. The Angels will now require a replacement starter Friday, with the newly recalled Deck McGuire looking like the leading candidate to fill the opening if he's not needed out of the bullpen the next two days. The change isn't an ideal one for Barria, as opponents have recorded a .352 wOBA against him on the road compared to a .290 mark at Angel Stadium.
× Police investigate double shooting on near northeast side of Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a double shooting on the near northeast side of the city.
The shooting occurred Wednesday morning around 10:30 a.m. in the 2300 block of North Dearborn Street.
Police say two people were shot at this location, and they have one person in custody.
We have a crew headed to the scene now and we will update this story with more information when it becomes available.
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Authorities said a Highland, Ind., man died after being hit by a car early Saturday morning.
Highland police were called to the intersection of Highway and Kennedy avenues around 2:20 a.m. for the accident, according to a Lake County Coroner release. The pedestrian involved, Thomas V. Jamison, Jr., 47, was pronounced dead a short time later, the release said.
Jamison died as a result of blunt force trauma, according to the release.
The Lake County Crime Scene Investigation Unit assisted the coroner and Highland officers, the coroner's release said.
No further information was immediately available.
Michelle L. Quinn is a freelance reporter.
The Tony winner's prized possession in this room is her Steinway, but she keeps other items there that also inspire her. The Tony winner's prized possession in this room is her Steinway, but she keeps other items there that also inspire her.
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Opposition to the government's proposed new bus network is heating up with Tuggeranong residents airing their anger at a heated meeting with Transport Canberra.
The government announced the new bus network earlier this month which is set to go live in January following the completion of the Gungahlin to Civic leg of light rail in December.
Transport Canberra director general Duncan Edghill at the announcement of a new public transport network for Canberra. Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong
There will be 10 rapid routes, but the peak-hour Xpresso services have been dumped to make way for them.
Residents are angry the Xpresso routes would be dumped, saying peak hour commutes will more than double in time.
Transport Canberra director general Duncan Edghill met with about 100 Tuggeranong residents on Tuesday night at an information session.
LOS ANGELES — UCLA guard Jaylen Hands has withdrawn his name from the NBA draft and will return to school for his sophomore season.
Hands joins guard Kris Wilkes in deciding to forgo the pro ranks to play a second season in college.
Hands averaged 9.9 points, 4.0 rebounds and 2.6 assists for the Bruins last season. The San Diego native started 15 of 31 games in which he appeared.
Coach Steve Alford said Wednesday that Hands will be a vital part of the Bruins' backcourt and he has room to grow and improve.
Image caption Police have appealed for witnesses to the attack in Annan
A 16-year-old boy has suffered serious facial injuries in a "vicious and prolonged" attack in Annan.
It happened in a car parking area at Eden Place, near Springbells Road, between 19:00 and 20:00 on Saturday.
The teenager was approached by a group of four young men and one of them assaulted him before they all made off.
The victim required treatment in Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary after the incident. Police have appealed for witnesses.
Det Con Gary Story said: "We have been carrying out door-to-door inquiries in the area to establish if anyone might have witnessed this assault.
"I would appeal to the community to come forward if they have any information which would help us catch those responsible.
"At this time the description we have of the attacker is that he was about 17 to 18 years old, slightly taller than 5ft 8in, wearing a North Face zipped hooded top, with the hood up, and dark jogging bottoms and training shoes."
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HASTINGS, Neb. (AP) The longtime Hastings Fire Department chief has announced his plans to retire, leaving the city to seek a new department leader.
Fire Chief Kent Gilbert told the Hastings City Council on Monday night that he will retire effective May 1. That date will mark Gilbert's 38th year with the department.
Gilbert joined the Hastings department on May 1, 1980. He has been the chief for 17 years. During that time, Gilbert has overseen what he says are huge changes in the department from when he began. That includes that fire fighters are now more high-tech and their skills more varied.
× Chicago, Washington mayors wager on Cubs, Nationals series
CHICAGO — The mayors of Chicago and Washington are making a friendly wager on the outcome of the National League Division Series between the Cubs and the Nationals.
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel said Friday that he’s wagering beer, sausage and steaks. Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser is betting beer and half-smokes.
The losing mayor also will make a donation to hurricane relief efforts in Puerto Rico.
Bowser says she’s looking forward “to enjoying some of Chicago’s most delicious treats.” Emanuel says there’s no doubt last year’s World Series champion Cubs will “take the series.”
The first game of the series is Friday night in Washington.
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Marchenko will head to the KHL next season after being placed on unconditional waivers Monday, James Mirtle of The Athletic reports.
Marchenko was likely going to be watching from the press box more often than not this season. Combined with a $1.45 million cap hit, the Leafs obviously felt it wasn't worth it to retain the blueliner -- who they picked up off waivers last season. With the announcement he intends to play in the KHL, it is unlikely any NHL club will want to snatch him off the waiver wire.
The Winnipeg Jets will start the 2017 - 2018 pre-season playing at Bell MTS Place against the Minnesota Wild on Monday, Sept. 18. On Wednesday, Sept.
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RICHMOND, Va. -- After dealing with triple digit heat indexes for three days, easterly winds will take the edge off the heat for the Fourth of July.
As a result, highs in the upper 80s and low 90s are forecast and there is a slight chance for an isolated shower or thunderstorm to fire up Wednesday afternoon.
The mildest weather will be along the beaches and bay as well as the tidal rivers.
Southeast winds will return on Thursday and Friday, which will keep our weather seasonally hot and humid.
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Milton, MA- The Milton Library Foundation was founded in 2002, so 2107 signals the foundation’s 15th anniversary! The mission of the MLF as modified in 2013, states that the Milton Library Foundation is an independent 501(c)(3) foundation with a self-perpetuating board of directors, that raises funds to supplement and expand municipal support for library services, library collections, small grants programs, librarians, technological assets and capital expenditures.
The remainder of this article by Herb Voigt, outgoing foundation president can be found in the Thursday, April 13 edition of the Milton Times.
April 28 Goldman Sachs Group Inc's compensation plan was passed by 93 percent of shareholders at the bank's annual meeting on Friday, after it simplified the pay structure for CEO Lloyd Blankfein.
The vote was a turnaround from last year when Goldman's "say on pay" resolution received the support of 66 percent of shareholders. Support for executive pay among Russell 3000 companies averaged 91 percent last year, according to consulting firm Semler Brossy. (Reporting by Olivia Oran; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
St Vincent and the Grenadines Argyle International Airport was officially opened on Monday evening with a flag-raising ceremony in which Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves said that the facility is “a symbol, it is a metaphor of what is possible in us.”
“Do not ever allow any people, any nation to impose on us limitations to our imagination,” he told the large crowd that turned out to the opening of the EC$700 million (US$259 million) facility, six years behind schedule.
“Only we, as a self-governing people under God, with our own individual sense of being; only we must impose limitations on ourselves. Any other notion is a colonial one, and it is debilitating and it will hold us back,” said Gonsalves, who in 2005 announced his administration’s plan to build an international airport at Argyle, on the eastern side of the island.
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DENVER (AP) – The San Francisco Giants placed right-hander Jeff Samardzija on the 10-day disabled list with shoulder tightness.
Samardzija left his start Tuesday after throwing 23 pitches and giving up two runs in the first inning. He’s 1-4 with a 6.56 ERA this season.
The 33-year-old Samardzija said the shoulder ailment is one that “comes and goes. It’s one of those things, where you have to deal with it.”
To take his place on the roster, the Giants recalled righty Tyler Beede from Triple-A Sacramento. Beede made two starts with San Francisco in April, going 0-1 with a 8.22 ERA.
He was selected by San Francisco in the first round of the 2014 draft.
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Four people have been rushed to hospital after a stabbing on a Brampton transit bus Monday evening (July 3).
The incident occurred just after 9:15 p.m. on a Züm bus at Queen Street East and McVean Drive.
Peel Regional Police Const. Danny Marttini said a woman came onto the bus and the attac occurred moments later.
She said those rushed to hospital are a mix of males and females, and one male was rushed to a trauma centre in Toronto with serious injuries.
A dedicated police squad has been set up to protect hospital staff from violent patients amid rising Accident & Emergency chaos.
The new three officer team will cover workers at four major hospitals in London, with police saying staff would no longer have to put up with attacks and threats.
Police will protect nurses from assault, remove patients that refuse to be discharged, while attending community events as part of “neighbourhood policing” officers said.
The team set up last month is attached to the Royal Free, Whittington, UCL and Great Ormond Street hospitals in London.
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Lion King is the hit musical seen by millions all over the world, but there's no need to go all the way to Broadway to see the show. Portage Central Middle School will be performing Lion King Jr. this weekend.
The cast of Lion King Jr. stopped by to give a sneak peak of the production. They performed the songs "The Lioness Hunt" and "He Lives In You."
There will be three performances of Lion King Jr. at Portage Central High School Auditorium:
Friday, April 21 at 7 p.m.
Saturday, April 22 at 7 p.m.
Sunday, April 23 at 2 p.m.
Tickets are $12 for adults, and $10 for students. They can be purchased online or at the box office.
ALL IN A DAY'S WORK Incredibly Badass Iraqi Engineers Battle Back Oil Field Fires Set By The Islamic State
According to Iraqi officials, ISIS set the fires to hamper airstrikes in the area with rising smoke.
The Dubai Duty Free Irish Open teed off with its pro-am tournament in Ballyliffin, Co. Donegal on Wednesday.
To launch our special Irish Open gallery of 42 photos click on the square icon in the bottom left corner of the image above or, click on the link, also above.
This year’s Irish Open will see defending champion John Rahm compete with the likes of Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell for a share of the $7m prize fund.
One week from today, it's the spring edition of the multi-site work party that does good deeds for the Duwamish River, its watershed, and all that depend on it - including you and your neighbors. Next Saturday is Duwamish Alive! - this year, coinciding with Earth Day - and it will begin with a 10 am celebration at the T-107 public-access site , featuring a welcome by Duwamish Tribe chair Cecile Hansen as well as remarks by Duwamish River Cleanup Coalition coordinator James Rasmussen and U.S. Reps.
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There are certain pro wrestling moves that you’d absolutely kill to see delivered in the context of an MMA fight. A Go 2 Sleep, a Hulk Hogan-style big leg drop … heck, I’d give a whole lot of money to see an MMA fighter do that thing where he pats his own elbow before delivering an elbow drop to a grounded opponent.
And then there are the pro wrestling holds that you wonder why you DON’T see them a million times in real fights. Everyone here at With Spandex loses their mind any time there’s an MMA fight with a shoot powerbomb or German suplex. It’s just exciting as hell. And it sort of outs hardcore MMA fans as secret pro wrestling enthusiasts, also, because that stuff is undeniably badass.
On Sunday night, an MMA fighter used a pro wrestling maneuver that I’ve never seen utilized in a shoot fight before, and never thought of someone using it. But after seeing it … damn, this is effective as hell. Why doesn’t EVERYONE use this? I’m referring, of course, to the noble dragon sleeper.
BRIEF-CSP files for non-timely 10-Q
* Anticipate that will file quarterly report no later than February 21, 2017 Source text: (http://bit.ly/2kpoJku) Further company coverage:
MDU wants 3.3 percent natural gas rate hike in North Dakota
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. is asking North Dakota regulators for a 3.3 percent increase in its natural gas rates. The request would raise a typical residential customer's natural gas bill by about $1.82 a month.
North Dakota's Public Service Commission on Wednesday began a three-day hearing on the proposal.
MDU's proposed natural gas increase would raise $3.6 million in additional revenues for the Bismarck-based company each year. MDU says it needs additional money to operate and maintain its natural gas pipeline system.
The Minot Air Force Base, AARP, and PSC staff are questioning the need for the rate increase.
The utility has about 109,000 North Dakota customers.
HBO Warning: Spoilers for "Westworld" season two episode one, "Journey into Night."
The season two premiere of "Westworld" set up lots of action for the next nine episodes, and left many things up in the air.
Like season one, we can't trust the show's narrative structure, given that we see so much through the perspective of hosts like Bernard, whose memory is a bit dodgy.
While we did get some vague answers to some of our questions from season one, including where the Delos Destination parks are located, we still have plenty of questions that will no doubt inspire many fan theories.
We collected our biggest questions after the season premiere:
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It's been TWO YEARS since Mojo Dojo Comedy begin putting on weekly shows in Milwaukee, and we want to celebrate with YOU with special performances from three of our house teams!
First up, it's the rapid-fire comedy of HASENPFEFFER. After that, you'll enjoy improv based on storytelling with the SAID AND DONE team. Cap it all off with the narrative improv of THE JOURNAL
That's THREE great acts for just $10!
It all takes place at Urban Harvest Brewing Company, where they brew hand-crafted ales in small batches several times a week. This creates a versatile line-up of beers to choose from, as well as adventurous seasonal and specialty brews.
Enjoy a pint or two before, during and after the show! Reconnect with old friends. Make new ones. Help build a thriving comedy scene right here in Milwaukee!
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Singer Di’Ja who welcomed her second child, a baby girl exactly 10 days ago, has shared a few photos from the shoot she did a day before welcoming her child.
Yes, you read that right, a day before she gave birth,
Di’ja shared the photos with the caption:
#MAMA BEAR loves you.. we did this shoot on the 8th of March 2018, a day before my precious daughter was born. She came on the 9th March 2018 Allahu akbar. I never espererit. I am so grateful. This is by far one of my most daring shoots. I had to wait till she was born, call me superstitious lol before I shared such a joyous day.
Photography: @michaeltubescreations
Styling: @class_les
Makeup/Scarf: @samahsay who had me slay in that @badgalriri @fentybeauty#STUNNALIPPAINT
Hair: @nosanoi (baby hair)
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Photo Credit: @aphrodija, @michaeltubescreations
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins will induct former outfielder Michael Cuddyer and former general manager Andy MacPhail into their Hall of Fame this weekend.
Cuddyer and MacPhail will become the 29th and 30th members of the Twins Hall of Fame.
Cuddyer will be inducted during an on-field pre-game ceremony on Saturday and MacPhail on Sunday when the Twins host Arizona at Target Field.
Rod Carew will present the Twins Hall of Fame jacket to Cuddyer and MacPhail at both ceremonies.
MacPhail led the Twins to two World Series Championships, including the club's first in 1987. He spent 10 seasons in the Twins front office, including nine seasons as general manager.
Cuddyer played 15 years in the majors, including 11 seasons with Minnesota where he amassed 1,106 hits, 580 RBIs and 141 homers.
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A Bellevue, Ohio, man was killed and another injured Tuesday when their vehicle drove off the road and hit a tree in Sandusky County's Ballville Township, authorities said. The passenger in the sport-utility vehicle, Rodney Lewis, 52, was pronounced dead at the scene, Township Road 173 near Darr Road, said troopers at the Fremont post of Ohio Highway Patrol.
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There was a summer blaze of fun and excitement at a fire station open day.
About 700 people visited Langley Fire Station, in Drake Avenue, on Friday for the day-long event.
Families had the chance to see the work of the professional life-savers up close, with demonstrations of water and height rescues, as well as procedures for dealing with traffic accidents and building fires.
There was also practical advice on offer, covering first aid, CPR and general tips for fire safety.
Green watch manager Kevin Blazer said it was an important opportunity for the fire service to interact people in a setting other than an emergency.
He added: I think it’s nice for the members of the public to come in and see us when we’re not out on an incident.
“Usually they only see us when we’ve got the blues lights on, so hopefully this made a nice change.”
BEIJING, April 6 China's vice premier urged that strict controls be placed on property development in Xiongan, a new special economic zone in the northern province of Hebei, the official Xinhua news agency said.
Zhang Gaoli made the comments at a conference about integrating the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region.
News of the plan to develop Xiongan, announced on Saturday, sent bargain-hunters flocking to the area sprawled over 100 sq km (39 sq miles), and by Sunday, average prices of apartments in the region had almost doubled. (Reporting by Sue-Lin Wong; Editing by Clarence Fernandez)
Bombardier profit, sales fall on gap in train contracts
Aug 9 Canada's Bombardier Inc reported a 14 percent fall in second-quarter profit on lower revenue in its train division as it completed some contracts in Asia-Pacific and Europe, and major orders were still in the startup phase.
SINGAPORE: The Bangkok Post website has been hacked, said Thailand's English-language broadsheet on Tuesday (Dec 12).
Shortly before 1pm, the newspaper tweeted: "Announcement: The Bangkokpost.com website has been hacked and is currently under maintenance. We're very sorry for this technical hiccup."
A cached version of the Bangkok Post homepage.
There was also a message on the site's homepage which read: "We are currently upgrading and enhancing Bangkokpost.com pages and systems to serve you better."
A cached version showed the website transformed with dark images featuring lightning, serpents and scenes from Game of Thrones, as well as the words "Hacker Sakit Hati" and "Your website has been damaged" flashing across the page.
Announcement: The https://t.co/n6eVjPHI8w website has been hacked and is currently under maintenance. We're very sorry for this technical hiccup. — Bangkok Post (@BangkokPostNews) December 12, 2017
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SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Several South Korean skiers are heading to North Korea to train with its athletes in a conciliatory gesture the countries planned to mark the Winter Olympics in the South.
The chartered flight carrying about 20 athletes is heading to North Korea's Kalma Airport before the skiers head for Masik ski resort.
The skiers are reserve members of South Korea's national team and won't be participating in the Pyeongchang Games that start Feb. 9.
Seoul officials say the South Korean athletes will fly back Thursday accompanied by North Korean alpine and cross-country skiers who will compete in the Olympics.
South Korea is preparing to host hundreds of North Koreans during the Games in which it sees as an opportunity to resume meaningful communication with its rival.
Probe: Lansing officers justified in shooting man who fired
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Prosecutors say an investigation has found Lansing police officers were justified in the shootings that injured a 25-year-old Ingham County man.
County Prosecutor Carol Simeon said in a release Monday her office reviewed the Michigan State Police probe into the March 31 shooting of Michael Magik Jones of Holt. Authorities say he was wounded after shooting at tactical officers, who tracked him down after he had fired at another officer.
The release says the three officers were "justified" in firing weapons, given Jones' "criminal actions." It adds they defended their own lives and others.
Police say the officers, back on full duty after suspensions, provided life-saving measures to Jones afterward.
Jones hasn't been charged with crimes related to the investigation but faces six felony charges from two previous incidents.
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En Avant School of Dance hosts its annual dance recital on June 2 at Powerhouse Theatre.
“There is a wide range of dance disciplines showcasing the talented students of En Avant,” said Margo Larose with the studio. “Young and old alike will enjoy this highly entertaining recital.”
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the recital begins at 7 p.m.
Tickets are available by contacting the dance school or at the door.
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CHILLICOTHE, Ohio (AP) — A puppy found at an Ohio park with “FREE” written on her fur has a new home.
The Ross County Humane Society says a family adopted the 5-month-old female mixed lab on Wednesday.
The shelter says it received nearly 100 applications to adopt the dog after it was found inside a cage at a Chillicothe (chil-ih-KAH’-thee) park last week.
Linette Wrightsel says her daughter begged her to go to the shelter and that they both connected with the puppy right away.
Wrightsel says they couldn’t resist.
The shelter’s director says whoever left the dog used a permanent marker to write “FREE” and “GOOD HOME ONLY” on its fur.
Workers at the shelter were able to clean up the markings before putting her up for adoption.
The Trump Store, run by the family of President Donald Trump, tried to troll late-night host Jimmy Kimmel on social media on Thursday.
Spotify now has 60 million paying subscribers, adding 10 million subscribers in less than five months, a spokeswoman for the music streaming company said on Monday.
The spokeswoman declined to comment on a report in the Financial Times that the Swedish company was eyeing a listing as soon as the fourth quarter, citing people familiar with the matter.
Spotify, which recently appointed financial advisers to explore a direct listing on the New York Stock Exchange, said in June that its operating loss widened in 2016 but revenue rose significantly.
In March Spotify reported it had 50 million paying subscribers, a rise of 25 percent in less than six months, extending the music streaming service’s lead over its closest rival, Apple Music.
Last week Reuters reported that Spotify was close to agreeing a new licensing pact with Warner Music Inc, the last big music royalty deal it needs before pushing ahead with a U.S. stock market listing, four sources familiar with the situation said.
NEW YORK — Darren Baker got scooped up by dad's team again.
The son of Washington manager Dusty Baker was drafted by the Nationals in the 27th round of the Major League Baseball draft Wednesday — 15 years after he first made headlines on the baseball diamond.
The younger Baker, now an 18-year-old shortstop at Jesuit High School in California, was just 3 when he was a bat boy for the San Francisco Giants, managed by his father, in the 2002 World Series. During Game 5 against the Angels, Darren Baker had run to the plate to pick up a bat when J.T. Snow scored — and David Bell was flying down the third-base line and heading home.
Snow quickly plucked Baker out of the way , a moment that instantly became a part of World Series lore.
The three-day draft concludes Wednesday night.
Garland Nursery 80th Anniversary Party and Open House
Garland Nursery will be celebrating our 80th anniversary with live music by Dennis Monroe’s Funked Up Blues Jam, food by special guest Chez Alishon, wine and spirit tasting by Spiritopia and Vivacity, gardening classes, and more!
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A Castle Cary pensioner has appeared in court accused of deliberately driving his car into another vehicle.
Malcolm Roy Higgins, 69, of West Park, Castle Cary, was charged that on January 30 on the B3153 at Lydford-on-Fosse he drove a Skoda Octavia dangerously.
It was also alleged that, being the driver of a vehicle that was involved in an accident where damage was caused to a Dacia Sandero car, he failed to stop to exchange his details with the other driver.
Prosecutor Emma Lenanton said that a collision occurred at 7pm on Tuesday night (January 30) near to the Cross keys Inn at Lydford.
Higgins did not enter any pleas to the alleged offences and the magistrates refused to release him on bail, ordering him to be remanded in custody following an application from the prosecution.
They adjourned the case until February 6 when he must attend a pre-trial hearing at Taunton.
Heavy traffic is expected on Monday on major routes around the country, as many holidaymakers return home from the coast or inland resorts. Many companies and businesses will re-open on Tuesday after the festive season break.
The N1 from the Western Cape to inland provinces and the N3 from KwaZulu Natal heading inland, are expected to be the busiest routes.
High traffic volumes can also be expected on the N9 from Garden Route resorts, as well as the N6 and N10 from the Eastern Cape.
Some businesses will only re-open on Monday next week, meaning that traffic on major routes is likely to pick up again later this week.
Meanwhile, President Jacob Zuma has urged road users to exercise caution when travelling during this festive season. He was speaking in his New Year’s message, Zuma has commended traffic authorities for intensifying their law enforcement.
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MOBILE, Ala. – Cam Alexander of Mobile Christian earned Play of the Week honors.
Alexander took a short pass from quarterback Alex Moore and did the rest all himself, leaving the defense in the dust.
The death of Ku Klux Klan leader Frank Ancona in Missouri has been a bit of a problem for a Honda dealership in Kansas due to an unfortunate coincidence. Frank Ancona Honda would like everyone to know, and has said as much on its website , that its owner Frank Ancona is in no way related to the KKK leader who was killed earlier this month, reports Automotive News .
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LONDON — England winger Anthony Watson is set to miss the tour of South Africa in June after being ruled out for the rest of the season with a left Achilles injury.
Watson was hurt in a tackle in the first half of England’s 24-15 loss to Ireland on Saturday, the final day of the Six Nations.
Watson, who underwent rehabilitation work on another Achilles injury last year, had only just displaced Mike Brown as England’s fullback. He has 15 tries in 33 tests.
Connecticut troopers cite 900 for speeding over long weekend
MIDDLETOWN, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut State Police say they cited 909 people for speeding during the long holiday weekend and arrested 38 people for driving under the influence.
The agency said Tuesday that troopers also responded to 313 accidents, including one crash that killed a person on Route 15 in Meriden.
Troopers stepped up enforcement on roads and highways during the Memorial Day weekend.
Over the same holiday weekend in 2017, troopers cited 719 people for speeding and charged 31 people with driving under the influence.
Registration Open for new Western Canadian Karting Championship!
Online registration for the opening round of the revived Western Canadain Karting Championship is now open and drivers are requested to submit their entries in early.
The first of three WCKC rounds will take place just outside Calgary, Alberta at North Star Raceway on May 26-27.
The new series will cover three different provinces in 2018, with races scheduled in Alberta, Saskatchewan and British Columbia. There will a number of classes available from Briggs & Stratton to Rotax Max to Shifter Karts, with big prizes up for grabs, including tickets to the Rotax Grand Finals in Brazil for the Rotax class champions.
The return of the Western Canadian Karting Championship comes after a three-year hiatus for inter-province racing in Canada’s western region.
More information about the Western Canadian Karting Championship can be found on their website at http://wckc.ca.
TOKYO (AP) - Toyota has revamped its plug-in hybrid with a longer cruise range and quicker charging, including from a regular home plug, hoping it will sell better than the first model from five years ago that officials acknowledged had flopped.
Japanese automaker Toyota Motor Corp.'s Prius PHV plug-in went on sale in Japan on Wednesday. Sales in the U.S. started late last year, and it is set to launch in Europe and other countries in March.
Toyota hopes to sell 2,500 PHV cars in Japan a month. It gave no overseas targets. It sold only 22,000 of the earlier PHV.
A hybrid switches between a gas engine and an electric motor. A plug-in hybrid can travel further than an electric vehicle, which is zero-emission, but needs recharging when it's battery is spent.
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A car crashed through a hedge off the A55 before coming to rest in the middle of a field.
The Ford Mondeo was left damaged in the middle of a field near the Caerwys junction in Flintshire after crashing off the road this morning.
A hedge running alongside the westbound carriageway of the A55 appeared damaged, with police tape covering the gap left behind.
Marks along the field can be seen between the fence and the vehicle, which has been left facing back towards the carriageway.
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A North Wales Police spokesman said they were called at around 6.30am to reports of the crash, in which they said nobody was “seriously injured”.
The spokesman said recovery would be carried out today.
The Welsh Ambulance Service were not called to the collision.
WASHINGTON (AP) — A bipartisan group of five senators will travel to Puerto Rico Saturday to survey damage from Hurricane Maria and monitor relief efforts.
The hurricane has killed at least 34 people and most residents are still without electricity.
Democratic lawmakers participating in the trip are Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand of New York, Tim Kaine of Virginia and Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut.
Republican Sens. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin and Cory Gardner of Colorado will also make the trip. The Department of Homeland Security is coordinating the visit.
The government is spending almost $200 million a day for emergency hurricane response. Lawmakers in the coming weeks will likely consider a $29 billion disaster aid package to pay for recovery efforts and federal flood insurance claims.
Angi Franklin, now in her fifth year as Jefferson Middle School principal, goes big for her latest back-to-school celebration for all 109 of her staff at the school in Champaign on Monday, August 14, 2017. Franklin, dressed up as Oprah Winfrey, brought Winfrey's "favorite things" to life by having donated gifts from community businesses handed out to each staffer. First-year teacher, Jude Krushnowski, ESL teacher, got the biggest surprise when he was the first staffer to find an image of Winfrey, with Franklin's face covering the icon's, during a school-wide hunt. Krushnowski received $500 from Franklin's husband, Wade Franklin, who works as a mortgage loan officer for First Bank & Trust in Savoy. Franklin, whose school's theme this year is Jaguar Pride, uses the annual celebration to get teachers and staff ready for the first day of school, which for Jefferson students is this Wednesday.
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for several West Texas counties.
The watch is for the following counties: Andrews, Borden, Crane, Dawson, Ector, Gaines, Glasscock, Howard, Martin, Midland, Mitchell, Pecos, Reagan, Scurry, Upton, Ward and Winkler County.
The watch is in effect until 12 a.m. CDT Thursday morning.
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Women who are unknowingly infected with the Zika virus could be losing their babies in greater numbers than previously thought, according to new research.
A study of monkeys across six primate research centres in the United States found that 26 per cent of those infected with Zika during early stages of pregnancy had a miscarriage, even though the animals showed little or no signs of Zika infection.
Zika virus, which is transmitted by mosquitos, swept across south America in 2015 and 2016. In Brazil the virus was linked to a large cluster of children born with defects, such as microcephaly, when their mothers contracted the disease while pregnant.
Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt has signed a proposed rule that would restrict the types of scientific studies regulators can use to determine the impact of pesticide and pollution exposure on human health.
Pruitt says the change would increase transparency in the agency’s decision-making by requiring all underlying data used in scientific studies to be made publicly available.
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Critics, including former EPA administrators and scientists, say Pruitt’s move is designed to restrict the agency from citing peer-reviewed public-health studies that use patient medical records required to be kept confidential under patient privacy laws.
The embattled EPA administrator signed the proposed order at EPA headquarters Tuesday in an event that was livestreamed on the agency’s website but not open to press coverage.
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About 150 staff members from the Ministry of Nature Protection of Armenia, and led by Minister Artsvik Minasyan, are at Khosrov Forest State Reserve national park, already for the third day.
Efforts continue to put out the ongoing large fire in the area.
A criminal case has been initiated in connection with this fire.
As reported earlier, the Minister of Emergency Situations, Davit Tonoyan, has petitioned to his Russian counterpart Vladimir Puchkov, with a request to provide a firefighting aircraft to assist in the ongoing efforts to put out this fire.
A call was received, on August 12 at 12:30pm, informing that a vegetation area was on fire about 20km north of Urtsadzor village in Ararat Province, at the aforementioned national park.
According to preliminary information, 200 to 250 hectares of vegetation and forest area is on fire in the region.
But there is wind in the area, and this is a considerable factor in the spread of this fire.
The Senate has urged the government to scrap the GST on tampons and sanitary pads, with one crossbencher labelling the tax "demeaning to women".
Derryn Hinch threw his support behind a motion, moved by fellow crossbench senator David Leyonhjelm, which passed the upper house on Tuesday.
"It's demeaning to women," Senator Hinch told parliament.
"It is a disgrace that women are being put through this in this country. In 2018 that we're even discussing it is Noddyland."
Government frontbencher James McGrath said changes to the GST would need to be supported by all states and territories, as well as the federal parliament.
Labor Senator Anthony Chisholm said the opposition supported removing the tax on women's sanitary products, but wanted to work with state governments to ensure they were no worse off.
"The Liberals have little interest in making this a reality," Senator Chisholm said.
The Greens failed in a bid to remove the tax from sanitary products by amending government legislation last year.
SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. - The HuskerOnline team hit the road in February for our 15th annual In-State Tour where we scour the state of Nebraska in search of the best up and coming football talent.In our ...
SARASOTA – In this edition of “Feel Good Friday,” SNN’s Grant Boxleitner spent time at Morton’s Gourmet Market to get some snack ideas for the big Super Bowl parties this weekend.
Morton’s Executive Catering Chef Michelle Wolforth offers some inspirational dishes for the party, whether you’re hosting or attending with a snack to share.
The segment features pulled pork with a twist, several bread bowl dips, chicken wings and guacamole. The Super Bowl is Sunday night, featuring the defending-champion New England Patriots versus the Philadelphia Eagles.
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The Martin County Sheriff's Office needs your help finding a teen missing since Friday. It says 14-year-old James Lee Cone was last seen in West Palm Beach.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Body-camera footage released by a North Carolina police department shows a man had his arms raised to his side just before officers fatally shot him last month.
The video was among five released Friday by Charlotte-Mecklenburg police.
Officers can be heard on the video yelling at Rueben Galindo to drop a gun they said he was holding in his left hand before shots were fired Sept. 6.
Days after the shooting, attorney George Laughrun told The Charlotte Observer that Galindo pointed the gun at Officer David Guerra before officers shot him outside his apartment building. Guerra and another officer are on administrative leave.
It was nearly one year prior to that shooting that a Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officer shot and killed Keith Lamont Scott, setting off two days of violent protest.
Josefson (ankle) skated Monday but remains week-to-week.
Josefson is ahead of schedule, but there's no return date set. The Sabres will be careful not to rush him back, because the last time Josefson returned ahead of schedule, he re-injured his ankle. The veteran forward has two points in nine games this season in his first season with the Sabres.
About 50 people were evacuated from the town of Moena in Trentino, northeastern Italy, on June 3, after heavy rains flooded the area. No injuries were reported, according to Italian media. This footage shows flooding on Riccardo Löwy street, near the center of the town. Credit: Antonella Brighenti via Storyful
Sanitation workers who led a strike that brought Martin Luther King Jr. to Memphis, Tennessee, in 1968 have helped break ground on a memorial plaza honoring their struggle and the civil rights leader’s legacy.
The aged sanitation workers, some of whom still work for Memphis’ Public Works department, used shovels to toss dirt into a pile at a ceremony Monday introducing the design for the I Am a Man Plaza at the historic Clayborn Temple.
The plaza will remind visitors of the strike in which sanitation workers called for higher pay and better working conditions. King came to the city to support the workers and was killed on a Memphis hotel balcony on April 4, 1968.
The plaza’s name comes from “I Am A Man” placards held by marchers during the strike.
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Congratulations to MIDDAY MEGHAN, who is now an actual full-time employee of MAGIC Top 40 WILN (ISLAND 106)/PANAMA CITY, FL. MEGHAN has been voicetracking middays on a part-time basis, as well has handling other duties around the station.
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Simpson entered an Alford plea Monday in Hawkins County Criminal Court to his original charge of especially aggravated kidnapping. A charge of rape of a child was reduced to aggravated sexual battery, for which Simpson entered an Alford plea as well.
A lone count of aggravated sexual battery for events that allegedly took place prior to the kidnapping was dismissed.
Attorney General Dan Armstrong said the rape charge was dismissed because it wouldn’t have increased the 25 year sentence Simpson was already receiving for the kidnapping plea. Armstrong said the plea agreement also prevents the 9-year-old victim from having to testify.
Ending a weeklong manhunt, two men searching the back country of northeastern Tennessee on May 12 found Carlie Marie Trent, who had been missing since Simpson signed her out of school May 4 under false pretenses.
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Chicago man gets 8 years for illegally possessing handgun
A convicted felon was sentenced to eight years in prison on Tuesday for illegally possessing a handgun he used to intimidate his ex-girlfriend.
Joseph Riley, a 44-year-old Chicago resident, had a Sig Sauer P229 .40-caliber pistol on at least four occasions in 2015, according to a statement from the U.S. attorney’s office. On one occasion, he took out the gun and used it to intimidate his ex-girlfriend.
Riley had prior felony convictions, including two felonies for illegally possessing firearms, so he could not lawfully have the gun, according to the U.S. attorney’s office. He pleaded guilty earlier this year to one count of illegal possession of a firearm by a felon.
“Each instance in which the defendant possessed the gun was dangerous and threatening,” Assistant U.S. Attorney Matthew L. Kutcher said in a sentencing memorandum.
SHARE COPY LINK An atmospheric river is expected to drop four feet of snow in the Sierra, the National Weather Service predicted in what may be the last winter storm of the season. David Caraccio
An atmospheric river is expected to drop four feet of snow in the Sierra, the National Weather Service predicted in what may be the last winter storm of the season. David Caraccio
The UFC will return to Chicago in June, but for the first time in history, the city’s marquee venue will get a pay-per-view event from the promotion.
UFC 225 is set to take place June 9 at United Center, the UFC announced tonight.
The previous five octagon stops in “The Windy City” were part of the UFC on FOX series, with the most recent being UFC on FOX 20 in July 2016. The promotion also visited the Chicago suburb of Rosemont in 2008 for UFC 90.
No bouts are official for the event. However, UFC President Dana White recently confirmed former WWE star and one-time UFC fighter CM Punk (0-1 MMA, 0-1 UFC) will get another shot in the octagon. Given Chicago is Punk’s hometown, the event could be a landing spot for his return. And he certainly seemed interested (via Twitter):
For more on UFC 225, check out the UFC Rumors section of the site.
In the video, the doll is sat on what looks like a tombstone and is wearing all white.
As the camera moves from side to side the doll's eyes seem to be alive as they follow it .
The video of the scary doll, complete with fang-like teeth, is going viral on social media with over 341,000 views in just four days.
Next to the scary toy is a baby's bottle full of a red liquid that looks like blood.
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Plans have been submitted to open a fitness studio in North Lincolnshire.
The new fitness studio would be based in Bottesford and be exclusively for women.
Local business woman Sarah-Jane Lodge wants to start trading in the former Lincs Lifts warehouse on the South Park industrial estate.
The studio would be called SJS Fitness and would trade from 9.30am until 8pm Monday to Friday and from 10am until 4am on Saturday.
No employment details have yet been revealed.
Mrs lodge has told the planners no gym equipment will be required
Smart home security company Canary has unveiled a new range of features to make it easier to keep an eye on your home, including two-way audio, a web app and real-time monitoring. The updates join Canary's existing line of features which include intelligent security alerts, video playback, home health monitoring and incident support.
First up is Canary Talk, which connects remote users to people (or pets, if that's your thing) inside the protected property through real-time conversation. This is usually called two-way audio, but Canary's offering allows multiple remote users to log in and chat simultaneously. This feature is available for Canary All-in-One devices today, and for Canary Flex come September.
LAHORE - The Airport Security Force (ASF) arrested a passenger at Lahore airport and recovered ammunition from his possession on Monday.
An official at Allama Iqbal International Airport (AIIAP) said that the accused, Inam Ullah, an engineer by profession, was travelling for Istanbul.
During search process, 50 bullets of 9MM rifle were recovered from his baggage.
The accused is resident of Lahore and had come back from Istanbul few days ago.
He was handed over to local police for further action where an FIR has been registered against him under section 13/20/65 of PPC.
Inam, during preliminary investigation, told the police that he had carried the bullets unintentionally since he had come back from hunting and could not take out the same from his bag. He will be produced in court today.
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The city is hoping a free trolley service over the summer weekends will help alleviate traffic and parking issues at the Balboa Peninsula. The City Council voted 5-2 Tuesday night, with Mayor Kevin Muldoon and Councilman Scott Peotter dissenting, to approve a pilot program for the trolley service, which will begin June 17 and run for 12 weekends and July 4. "The peninsula trolley pilot program brings together government, residents and private businesses to improve a situation facing all of us in Newport Beach, and that's traffic congestion," said Councilwoman Diane Dixon.
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Twitter Vs. The Boo’d Up Remix
Rising Vibe&B sensation Ella Mai was running the summer up until last night when she dropped a completely unnecessary (and mostly unwanted) “Boo’d Up” remix featuring beloved/hated slander-magnet Nicki Minaj and His Royal Trapness Quavo that sent Black Twitter spiraling into the hilariously PETTY abyss.
Y’all: We wanted Plies or Chris Brown on the Boo’d Up remix 😠
Nicki Minaj & Quavo: pic.twitter.com/AxeozbEvnW — ®G (@RGreen_94) July 4, 2018
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A production by Welsh language national theatre company Theatr Genedlaethol has been broadcast live to cinemas for the first time.
Audiences at 11 cinemas watched Macbeth live from Caerphilly Castle on Tuesday.
Repeat screenings with English subtitles will be shown until April.
Arwel Gruffydd, the director of Macbeth and artistic director of Theatr Genedlaethol, said it was important to make Welsh language theatre accessible to a wider audience.
Hats off to the first lady!
On Tuesday, First Lady Melania Trump wowed at the White House when she donned an all-white ensemble, complete with oversized hat, to host the Trump administration's first official state visit with France. The event was held on the South Lawn of the White House.
To welcome French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady of France Brigitte Macron, Melania opted for a $2,195 Michael Kors Collection crepe blazer and skirt suit, paired with navy blue heels. Of course, all eyes were on the oversized Hervé Pierre hat that the 47-year-old donned for the occasion.
In the past, Pierre has been instrumental as Trump's personal stylist. The French-American fashion designer also designed Trump's inaugural gown.
I passed this today, a muralist, Mel Waters, who also painted Santana, finishing his mural of the tragic Ghost Ship couple, Alex Vega and Michela Gregory. At Mission + Clarion.
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Muscat: Government plans to review and gradually cut back on the hundreds of millions of rials it pays every year in subsidies to support Oman's population have been supported by economic experts. In Monday's extensive budget announcement from the Ministry of Finance one of the strategies to get Oman's cash flow under control was 'Reviewing and rationalising government subsidy in order to direct such subsidy to needy citizens.
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KARACHI - The Federal Investigation Agency arrested two proclaimed offenders who were involved in human smuggling and swindling people by impersonating to be Prime Minister’s Secretariat officers.
The anti-human smuggling cell of FIA made the arrest. The accused have been identified as Raja Zafar Abbas and Raja Mazhar Abbas. Zafar and Mazhar would cheat people on the pretext of sending them abroad and looted hundreds of thousands of rupees from them, said FIA officials.
They added the accused would introduce themselves as officers of sensitive agencies and PM’s Secretariat. Cases have been registered against them and their remand has been obtained.
A blind Victoria man has lost his discrimination complaint in British Columbia's highest court.
In a unanimous ruling, a panel of the B.C. Court of Appeal finds Graeme McCreath and his guide dog, Adrienne, were not discriminated against when they were refused a taxi ride in July 2014.
McCreath claimed systemic discrimination when a driver with Victoria Taxi said he could not allow dogs in his car because of his allergies.
The driver refused to transport McCreath and his dog, but arranged for another taxi that arrived within minutes.
Both the B.C. Human Rights Tribunal and the B.C. Supreme Court rejected the man's complaint, finding the taxi company had demonstrated there was a valid and reasonable justification for the discrimination.
McCreath took the matter to the Court of Appeal, but it has now dismissed the case, ruling the taxi company is also required to meet the special needs of its own drivers.
Varun Dhawan is a romantic soul and surely knows how to keep his girlfriend happy! Despite his hectic promotional schedule for Badrinath Ki Dulhania, the actor took out time to be with his ladylove on Valentine’s Day. Natasha Dalal and Varun were spotted while leaving a Bandra restaurant on Tuesday evening with the actor stepping out first.
While he maintained a little distance from his girlfriend in order to avoid being clicked together, shutterbugs did not miss the opportunity to click the cute heart-shaped red balloons he had kept in his car’s backseat for her!
Ever since the news of their relationship became public, Varun has carefully kept mum on the topic. But in a recent episode of Karan Johar’s chat show, Koffee With Karan, the Badrinath Ki Dulhania actor has expressed his desire to get married soon and have babies.
This makes us curious whether a big fat Bollywood wedding is on the cards this year itself!
April 3 OCC:
* Occ cleared contract volume up nine percent in march
* Futures cleared by OCC 12.4 million contracts in march, up 68 percent from March 2016
* Index options volume was up 18 percent with 44.8 million contracts in March
* Equity options volume reached a total of 329.7 million contracts in March, a seven percent increase from March 2016
* Total cleared contract volume in March reached 386.9 million contracts, a nine percent increase from March 2016 Source text for Eikon:
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The largest plane in the Maltese aircraft register, a gigantic Airbus A380 double-decker, landed in Malta for the first time on Wednesday afternoon after a flight from Singapore.
The Airbus A380 is the largest operational passenger aircraft in the world, able to carry 471 passengers.
The Malta-registered plane is operated by charter company HiFly, itself also based in Malta.
It was formerly operated by Singapore Airlines and first flew in 2006. It was brought to Malta for a paint job.
I am pleased to announce that the aircraft with registration marks 9H-MIP has just arrived in Malta after being flown from Singapore. This is the first operational A380 which is the largest passenger aircraft in operation, to be flown by a Maltese carrier under the Maltese Flag pic.twitter.com/0k2etklpEP — Ian Borg (@followianborg) July 4, 2018
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April 24 (Reuters) - Cefc Anhui International Holding Co Ltd :
* SAYS CONTROLLING SHAREHOLDER SCRAPS MAJOR PLAN, SHARE TRADE TO RESUME ON APRIL 25 Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2FcIj95 Further company coverage: (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
Want to have a sad musical night in on Valentine’s Day? You’re in luck, because Ryan Adams’ highly-anticipated new album Prisoner is streaming now via NPR, ahead of its official release on Friday. It’s filled nearly top to bottom with songs about heartbreak—read: Adams’ divorce from Mandy Moore—and more generally, the apocalypse.
Adams also announced on Twitter that the record is dedicated to late comedian and TV/film star Garry Shandling, showing off an inscription in the CD booklet:
#PRISONER is dedicated to Garry Shandling
A knowing laugh that became a most humbling teacher
We’re here to be our true selves
Waste no time pic.twitter.com/zStJaLyLRd — Ryan Adams (@TheRyanAdams) February 14, 2017
Sound appetizing? Stream all 12 tracks of Prisoner below, and preorder the album here. Also, if you missed it, check out Adams’ colorful interview on Marc Maron’s WTF podcast from yesterday for some helpful background.
BUCHAREST, Romania — The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals group is promoting a vegan lifestyle in the Romanian capital with its ambassadors known as the "Lettuce Ladies."
Two young women dressed in bikinis adorned with bright green leaves handed out vegan sandwiches in Bucharest on Monday.
They carried signs in Romanian and English saying: "Start Fresh: Go Vegan." They attracted attention, though some passers-by looked puzzled.
The animal rights group is promoting vegan eating in different countries. They recent visited Moscow and Saint Petersburg in Russia and will also travel to Istanbul. They have also visited China and Cuba.
Breaking News: A series of bushfires are burning west of Melbourne this morning sparking mass evacuation from authorities. Warnings continue across the state of NSW.
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster had been wondering how his French bulldog puppy, Boujee, was able to escape from his cage. So, he did what any curious dog owner would do and secretly filmed it.
We’re thankful he did because the answer could not have been more adorable.
I was wondering for the longest time how my dog Boujee was getting out of his cage…look what happens 😂 #PrisonBreak @TeamBoujee pic.twitter.com/YCbiQnl1m8 — JuJu Smith-Schuster (@TeamJuJu) April 24, 2018
Boujee had the escape down to a science.
He’d first take a huge leap, so he could grab hold to the top of the cage. Then, Boujee contorted his body in the perfect position to make a second leap onto a nearby cushion.
Upon escaping the cage, Boujee went straight for the Starburst.
Yes, even I workout too! ✅ A post shared by Boujee (@boujee) on Mar 23, 2018 at 8:16pm PDT
He’s a very good dog.
Anderson went 1-for-3 with a walk, an RBI and a stolen base in Monday's 2-1 loss to the Dodgers.
He's now picked up five hits in his last four games to break out of a mid-April slump, leaving Anderson with a .256/.389/.359 slash line on the season. The 24-year-old was hitting in the cleanup spot Monday as manager Don Mattingly continues to tinker with his lineup, but that show of confidence from his skipper is a good sign for Anderson given that Martin Prado (knee) is getting very close to coming off the disabled list.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Superior Gold Inc
* Superior Gold Inc announces second quarter 2017 financial and operating results
* Qtrly revenue totaled $24.3 million
* Produced 17,556 ounces of gold in Q2
* Qtrly all-in sustaining costs of gold was $1,078 per ounce
* Qtrly adjusted net income loss share $0.00 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Ah yeah, sure. What was that lie you told about Bush and the National Guard?
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Former CBS News anchor Dan Rather lambasted the Trump administration on Tuesday evening for its association with former national security adviser Mike Flynn, claiming “this Russia scandal” might end up being as “big as Watergate.” Keep reading…
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A Union County woman faces multiple charges after deputies said she smashed the windshield of another woman’s car with a baseball bat and then ramming the car with her own.
The incident happened Sunday morning at an address on Dewey Circle.
Per incident reports, the victim was in a car parked on her property and talking to a man when his wife showed up and began hitting her car with the bat.
The suspect was identified as 49-year-old Kelly Pipkin. She’s also accused of blocking the victim’s vehicle from leaving and hitting the passenger side of the victim’s car with her own.
Warrants were issued charging Pipkin with assault and battery second degree and malicious injury to personal property.
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Jean Miller of Bonifay says she didn't need a Christmas list this holiday season, thanks to the Chipley Lions Club having already granted her greatest wish: to have her vision restored. "I was driving on Highway 79 one night and thought there was a detour in the road," she said.
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The criticism came swiftly last week after Atlantic magazine published a writer's account saying that Sen. Al Franken "groped" her in 2009 by putting his hand on her waist during a photo op, "grabbing a handful of flesh" and squeezing at least twice.
"I'm sorry, is that sexual assault now? To squeeze someone's waist?" one Twitter user wrote.
"And this is your definition of a grope? Come on! This accusation trivializes real predation and abuse. Knock it off!" a woman echoed on Facebook.
"We are officially offtherails," another posted.
It was the type of backlash some feared. As a reckoning over sexual harassment sweeps the country, leaders in business, academia and other walks of life are pushing to sustain the momentum and ensure a positive, lasting cultural change without it getting derailed by politics, social media frenzies and outsize responses to infractions many deem small.
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0:49 White House is 'keeping a close eye' on crisis at California's Oroville dam
On Saturday, August 19 from 7-9 p.m., Jonathan Goldsmith, who you may know from his time as Dos Equis’s Most Interesting Man in the World, will be making a personal appearance at DiModa Pizza & Hotspot.
Guests will be able to meet Goldsmith and sample his new drink of choice, Astral Tequila. Astral Tequila shots will be available for $3 throughout the entire day.
DiModa Pizza & Hotspot will be celebrating the appearance all day by hosting specials and giveaways, including free Peroni Beer from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
For more information about the event click here.
Headlines about Corecivic have trended somewhat positive this week, AlphaOne Sentiment reports. The research firm, a unit of Accern, identifies negative and positive press coverage by analyzing more than twenty million blog and news sources in real-time.
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Bar Refaeli is pregnant again The Israeli supermodel made the announcement on Instagram Tuesday morning.
Bar Refaeli hopes watching 'Grey's' will turn baby into a doctor Refaeli and husband Adi Ezra are set to welcome their first child later this summer.
Bar Refaeli flaunts baby bump and butt in thong bikini The supermodel and husband Adi Ezra are expecting their first child later this year.
Prepare to be shocked by Bar Refaeli's pregnant bikini body The supermodel shared a bikini selfie in which her middle section looks practically flat.
A history of Leo's exes Another one bites the dust. Serial modelizer Leonardo DiCaprio has split from Georgetown-educated Sports Illustrated model, Kelly Rohrbach after 9 months of dating. While rumors circulated that the pair were...
Is Leo still hung up on Bar Refaeli? Since DiCaprio and Refaeli split, he has cycled through a number of women in their early 20s, all of whom bear a striking resemblance to the Israeli beauty.
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On Friday, Feb. 10, the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys varsity basketball team took another big step toward their bigger goal of winning a state basketball title by defeating the Trojans of Hamilton County High with a final score of 66-30. This gives the Cowboys the Class 1A District 5 Championship.
Deep threat Dilan Lawson led the Cowboys in scoring with 14 points. Travis Jay had 12 points, four assists, and six rebounds for the Cowboys. Josiah Mitchell had nine points, five rebounds, four blocked shots and three assists. Tre Adams and Kris Allen combined for 16 points and nine steals for the Cowboys.
Next, the Cowboys will face Newberry High School in the regional semi-final game. That game will take place on Thursday, Feb. 16, in the Madison County High School gym. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m.
Southern Georgian Bay OPP participated in the provincial initiative on inattentive and distracted driving, which ran from March 12 to 18, and charged 10 drivers over the course of the week.
Officers participated in the provincial initiative to raise awareness of the dangers of distracted driving, as well as enforcing the legislation on drivers who continue to unlawfully use their hand-held devices while they drive.
As of Sept. 1, 2018, the fines and penalties for distracted driving in Ontario will increase. If convicted of distracted driving, a fully licensed driver will receive a $490 and three demerit points. A first charge will result in a 30-day license suspension, while a second charge will result in a 90-day license suspension and a third charge will lead to a license cancellation.
England unveil new home kit complete with unique numbers printed on each jersey for fans The kit will be worn for the first time by the men's and women's teams
Chicago police: Officers fatally shot armed man during chase
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CHICAGO -- Chicago police say officers shot and killed a man who confronted them with a gun during a foot chase on the city's West Side.
In a statement, police say officers responded to a call of a man with a weapon around 8 p.m. Tuesday.
Spokesman Anthony Guglielmi says officers found a man with a gun. He says there was a brief foot chase followed by a "confrontation," and that officers shot the man multiple times. The unidentified man was later pronounced dead.
Guglielmi says police recovered a semi-automatic handgun.
Chicago's Civilian Office of Police Accountability is investigating, including reviewing body camera footage and speaking with witnesses.
The officers involved have been placed on a 30-day administrative duty.
NORRISTOWN, Pa.—Bill Cosby’s lawyers and prosecutors faced off in closing arguments Tuesday in his sexual assault retrial, clashing over whether the entertainer or his accuser lied about an alleged sexual encounter in 2004.
Mr. Cosby’s attorney, Thomas Mesereau, painted his accuser Andrea Constand as a con artist who fabricated assault allegations in order file a lawsuit against Mr. Cosby in 2005. The entertainer paid Ms. Constand $3.38 million to settle the suit, without admitted any wrongdoing.
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Dana, a resident of Philadelphia’s Kensington neighborhood, sits on her stoop with grandson Jenoah. Photo: WSJ
Philadelphia authorities on Wednesday cleared two tent camps where opioid users congregated, capping a monthlong effort to move people into treatment and shelters.
Four tunnels filled with tents and mattresses beneath a freight railway have become highly visible symbols of the city’s drug problem, spilling out into Philadelphia’s Kensington neighborhood. Deeming the tunnels health and safety hazards, the city cleared two of them as part of a pilot project.
It will take time to determine whether the city’s outreach efforts worked. Authorities said more than 120 people accepted some kind of services, including nearly four dozen who entered treatment.
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is dining with members of the U.N. Security Council, who are discussing evidence that Iran is arming rebels in Yemen.
Trump said before the lunch meeting Monday at the White House: "We're helping the world."
The guests include U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley and more than a dozen foreign ambassadors. Haley organized the visit, which includes a trip to the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum with national security adviser H.R. McMaster.
Among the attendees are ambassadors from China, France, Russia and the United Kingdom.
The attendees are expected to see missile remnants the U.S. says are proof that Iran has been arming rebels in Yemen. The Trump administration has pushed to punish Iran for funneling weapons to Houthi Shiite rebels in Yemen, which Tehran has emphatically denied.
Promotional products company Geiger buying UK's BTC Group
LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — U.S. family-owned promotional products company Geiger is buying the largest family-owned promotional products distributor in the United Kingdom.
CEO Gene Geiger said Monday the merger with BTC Group expands the company's footprint in Europe. The new company, Geiger BTC Group, will have nearly 400 employees.
Financial terms weren't disclosed.
Geiger told the Sun Journal newspaper that the two companies have collaborated in the past, and that BTC's owners let it be known that they were ready to sell.
Both management teams are staying in place.
Geiger will be CEO of the parent company and Frank Murphy, BTC Group's managing director, will run the U.K. subsidiary when the deal closes next month.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Target is buying a delivery logistics company to help it offer same-day delivery service to in-store shoppers.
Software made by San Francisco-based Grand Junction connects retailers with about 700 delivery companies around the country that pick up items from distribution centers and take them to customers.
Expanding delivery and making it faster have been key areas retailers have focused on to attract convenience-seeking shoppers.
Target has been working with Grand Junction to test same-day delivery at a New York store. Shoppers there can ask to have items delivered that day for a fee. Target plans to expand the service to other New York locations this year, then bring it to other major cities next year.
Minneapolis-based Target Corp. did not say how much it is paying for Grand Junction.
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The Women's Division of the Chamber of Commerce in Muskegon is getting ready for the 14th Annual Fashion & Frolic event. It will be held at 4:30p.m. on May 3 at The Holiday Inn & Conference Center in downtown Muskegon. This fun event is a style show featuring apparel from 14 local clothing stores and boutiques, a marketplace with 25 local businesses and a silent auction with more than 200 items.
Some of the bid items include everything from exotic trips, entertainment, decor and more! New this, those who have a ticket to the event can start bidding on their phones up to a week prior to the event.
Tickets cost $35 which includes dinner. For your tickets, call 616.550.6084.
Money from the event goes to WDCC's general fund which helps support numerous community projects and nonprofit organizations.
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A Delaware man entered a guilty plea to his eighth OVI charge Monday morning in Delaware County Common Pleas Court.
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Rebecca Ferguson, best known for being a contestant on The X Factor UK, says that she was invited to perform at Donald Trump‘s presidential inauguration and she will accept on one condition.
The 30-year-old singer released a statement on Twitter revealing what it will take for her to accept the invitation. She wants to sing the song of her choice, one that has significant meaning to many Americans.
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“I’ve been asked and this is my answer. If you allow me to sing ‘strange fruit’ a song that has huge historical importance, a song that was blacklisted in the United States for being too controversial,” she wrote on Twitter. “A song that speaks to all the disregarded and down trodden black people in the United States. A song that is a reminder of how love is the only thing that will conquer all the hatred in this world, then I will graciously accept your invitation and see you in Washington. Best Rebecca X.”
“Not enough ... has been said about the many men and women who poured their hearts and lives into the show and were just getting started on next season,” Sherwood said. “We’re so sorry they were swept up in all of this and we give thanks for their remarkable talents, wish them well, and hope to find another way to work together down the road.”
ATLANTA (AP) — World Wrestling Entertainment says pro wrestling legend Ric Flair is out of surgery and resting after being hospitalized.
The statement Monday did not give details about the nature of the surgery.
A representative for the showman known as “Nature Boy” says the 68-year-old wrestler was admitted to the hospital for routine monitoring. Melinda Morris Zanoni of Legacy Talent asked on Twitter Monday for “prayers & positive energy” because Flair has “tough medical issues.”
Former pro wrestler Mick Foley and wrestling executive Eric Bischoff are among numerous wrestlers wishing Flair well on Twitter.
Known for his flamboyant outfits and “Woooo!” catchphrase, Flair made his professional debut in 1972 and was inducted into the World Wrestling Entertainment Hall of Fame in 2008.
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HB147 , sponsored by Rep. Lynn Hemingway, D-Millcreek, also would raise the cash wage obligation for tipped employees. a Lawmakers are expected to discuss a bill that would require college counselors statewide to keep sexual assault reports confidential in a House Judiciary Committee.
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Bailey Cartwright from Greensburg (Pa.) Central Catholic has finished her high school career with the national record for career assists in girls soccer.
Her mark of 159 was certified by the National Federation of State High School Associations, and she was notified over the weekend.
The previous record of 153 was held by Leigh Murray from East Forsyth (Kernersville, N.C.), set from 1986-89.
A Notre Dame-bound forward, Cartwright was named to the American Family Insurance ALL-USA Preseason Girls Soccer Team in August. The postseason ALL-USA team will be announced in the spring and encompasses players through the 2016-17 academic year.
Her 230 career goals are fourth nationally; the record is 316 by Esmeralda Gonzales from South Hills (Fort Worth). She played from 2013 through last winter.
About Dementia embracing community singing group - Sedbergh
A community singing group who get together to sing well known songs from the 50's 60's 70's and musicals. The service offers coffee and chat on arrival and great support to family carers and people with dementia. Great fun and very informal.
Seventh Woods works on his shooting prior to the Tar Heels’ game against Pittsburgh on Saturday. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump will travel to Texas to visit with the victims of the Santa Fe High School shooting on Thursday, White House spokeswoman Sarah Sanders said on Wednesday.
The memorial for victims of the Santa Fe High School shooting lays outside the school as students return on the first day of class since the mass shooting in Santa Fe, Texas, U.S., May 29, 2018. REUTERS/Pu Ying Huang
Eight students and two teachers were killed at the Santa Fe High School near Houston when a teenaged student opened fire at the school earlier in May.
One of President Donald Trump’s signature campaign promises was to crack down on illegal immigration. So late last week when U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) rounded up 680 people in five major cities, the immigrant community went on alert, even though ICE said the operation was routine like many conducted in the past targeting undocumented criminals. More from VOA’s Bill Rodgers.
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April 12 Yuma Energy Inc:
* Yuma Energy Inc announces entry into the Permian Basin and provides 2016 financial results
* Yuma Energy Inc - entered into a joint development agreement covering 33,280 acres in an area of mutual interest with two private companies
* Yuma Energy Inc - net production averaged 2,445 BOE/D during Q4 of 2016, which was 59.5 percent (912 BOE/D) higher than same quarter in prior year
* Yuma Energy Inc - net production averaged 2,445 BOE/D during Q4 of 2016 which was 59.5 percent (912 BOE/D) higher than same quarter in prior year
* Yuma Energy - acquired an 87.5pct working interest in about 2,269 acres (in yoakum county to horizontally develop san andres play in Permian Basin of west texas
* Yuma Energy Inc - co is operator of JV, and intends to spud its first joint venture well in 2017, as well as acquire additional acreage within AMI Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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ESMA’s Maijoor rejects creation of 'another ESMA' ESMA chair Steven Maijoor spoke out against proposed clearing house legislation that would create a new body within the regulator, as part of remarks to the Goethe University’s institute for law and finance in Frankfurt on Monday.
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The following parishes will host the relics of St. Anthony de Padua, which are coming from Italy to Central Texas. At each parish participants may submit their prayer petition to the saint, then Father Mario Conte will bring the petitions back to the Basilica in Padua and place them at the tomb of St. Anthony. The tour officially ends back at the tomb of Saint Anthony where the Friars will gather to pray for the saint’s intercession upon our intentions and requests.
Feb. 17: Christ the King Parish in Belton - Veneration will be held from 3 to 7 p.m.; Mass begins at 6:30 p.m.
Feb. 18: Our Lady’s Maronite Catholic Church in Austin - Veneration begins at 12:30 p.m.; Vigil Mass begins at 5 p.m. followed by short period of veneration.
Feb. 19: Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in Austin - All Masses will begin with veneration. Masses begin at 7:45 a.m., 9:45 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.
NASCAR confirms that the location for this year’s post-season awards ceremonies will remain the same as 2017.
The dates and locations are scheduled in Las Vegas and Charlotte for all three award ceremonies.
Since 2009 the awards ceremony for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series has been held in Las Vegas and after some speculation the event might move this year, NASCAR confirmed the ceremony will return to Las Vegas in November.
The MENCS awards will be held on Thursday, November 29 at the Wynn Hotel.
The NASCAR Xfinity and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series will once again hold a joint awards ceremony in Charlotte, North Carolina in the Charlotte Convention Center at the NASCAR Hall of Fame. The awards ceremony will be held on Saturday, Dec. 8.
The NASCAR Hometracks Awards ceremony will be held the night before the trucks and Xfinity awards ceremony on Friday, Dec. 7th.
Reza Shah's rise gave birth to what has become modern Iran, which was still called Persia until he ordered foreign diplomats to cease using the name. He came to power in 1925, ruling as an absolute autocrat who used taxes and the country's burgeoning oil revenues to rapidly modernize the nation.
Just because baseball season is over doesn't mean you can't help your ballpark-obsessed kid enjoy the off-season. Give your die-hard little fan something new to cheer for when you gift them with a baseball-themed present that will make them grin from ear to ear.
You can choose from personalized items that will help them achieve their ballgame dreams or items that will show off their team spirit. We've chosen gifts that baseball-lovers will adore and that they'll continue to enjoy for years to come.
Keep reading for 12 gifts that are even better than peanuts and Cracker Jack.
A winter weather advisory is in effect for most of western North Carolina on Sunday morning as a storm brings the potential for light freezing rain, but the Triangle is excluded from the threat.
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GUELPH, Ont. -- Police in southwestern Ontario have laid 12 new charges against a practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine, accused last year of sexually assaulting several patients.
The Guelph Police Service says Sherman Lai, who also performed acupuncture, was charged with one count of sexual assault in October 2017.
Between November 2017 and April 2018, the 58-year-old was charged with 16 more counts of sexual assault, two counts of assault with a weapon, two counts of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, and two counts of uttering death threats.
Police say Lai was charged on Tuesday with one additional count of sexual assault, six more counts of assault, one more count of assault with a weapon, three counts of uttering threats and one count of forcible confinement.
Investigators say that Lai lived and practised in Guelph, but patients who lived "in the Greater Toronto Area and beyond" were referred to him.
Police are asking anyone with information to come forward.
A 14-year-old boy has been charged with driving without a license and causing a traffic crash that injured 7 people on Interstate 4 in Tampa Saturday. authorities said.
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Pedro Hernandez, a former stock clerk in a bodega who confessed to luring the 6-year-old Etan Patz into the store's basement and attacking him in 1979, in court in New York, Nov. 15, 2012. Hernandez was found guilty on Feb. 14, 2017, of murder and kidnapping, a long-awaited step toward solving the nearly 40-year mystery that bedeviled investigators and forever changed the way parents watched over their children.
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April 10 Citi Trends Inc -
* Announces expanded capital return program
* Expects to return approximately $30 million to stockholders over next 12 months
* Increases quarterly dividend by 33.3%
* Authorizes $25 million share repurchase program
* Authorizes $25 million share repurchase program
* A 33.3% increase in its quarterly dividend, from $0.06 to $0.08
* Company expects to fund new share repurchases from cash on hand
* Increase to quarterly dividend will begin with q2 dividend to be paid to stockholders in June 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
“Britain could stay in EU, but only on poorer terms”: Verhofstadt
Britain is welcome to change its mind and stay in the European Union, but it should not expect to keep getting its EU budget rebates or complex opt-outs from EU rules, the European Parliament’s Brexit coordinator said on Wednesday. “On Tuesday, Emmanuel Macron, the new French president, spoke about an open door. That if Britain…
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As Tropical Storm Nate heads toward the Gulf Coast, communities have already started to prepare for the storm’s potential impacts.
A state of emergency has been declared by local officials in Alabama and parts of Florida and Louisiana in anticipation of Nate.
New Orleans officials met Thursday morning with the Sewerage & Water Board (S&WB) to discuss preparations for Nate and the condition of the city’s weakened drainage system, according to NOLA.com.
A #Hurricane Watch remains in effect from Morgan City Louisiana to the MS/AL state line including New Orleans https://t.co/tW4KeGdBFb #Nate pic.twitter.com/RORvkF9iZp — NHC Atlantic Ops (@NHC_Atlantic) October 6, 2017
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Tories get more than three times more than Labour in Jan-Mar. Ukip? Not a penny pic.twitter.com/ZKwWx9akz7 — Matt Chorley (@MattChorley) May 30, 2018
I’m still of the view that the only way we’ll have a general election this year is if Parliament votes against Mrs May’s Brexit plans and she’s left with no alternative to call a general election, although a bit of free advice, don’t call it the ‘Who Governs Britain’ election.
But if we do have an election it appears the Tories would have a financial advantage but a financial advantage didn’t help the Tories that much in 2017.
UKIP did get some loans but currently they appear to be an ex party that seems to be focussing on defending the founder of the English Defence League a convicted fraudster and admitter of contempt of court.
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Ted Nugent is heading to Johnson County to help boost Kris Kobach’s run for governor. Owen Sweeney Invision/AP
BERLIN German Economy Minister Brigitte Zypries said it was totally unacceptable that talks took place on French carmaker PSA Group buying General Motors' European Opel unit without consulting German works councils or local government.
Speaking on the sidelines of a meeting of lawmakers, Zypries also said on Tuesday that the German government had no information on the talks. GM had a responsibility to ensure that Opel's innovation center remained in Germany, the minister said.
Earlier, PSA said it was holding talks with GM about buying Opel.
(Reporting by Holger Hansen; Writing by Madeline Chambers; Editing by Michael Nienaber)
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UPDATE 8.44am: THREE more traffic incidents have been reported on the Northern Rivers.
A caravan has broken down on the Pacific Highway, slowing down traffic heading south.
There are also reports of another car crash at Station St, Mullumbimby, which may be affecting traffic.
Police are on scene at the final incident - a car roll on Clothiers Creek Rd, near Pottsville.
TUESDAY 8.10am: DRIVERS heading south from Bangalow are in for a slow drive following a crash on Lismore Road.
Emergency services were called this morning to the intersection with Dudgeons Lane following reports of a single vehicle crash.
Southbound traffic has been impacted and motorists are advised to reduce speed and exercise caution.
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Artists are needed for Art in the Park which will take place October 14-15 at Lindendale Park, Highland. BND Staff photo
Have your say and hear from leaders of the Green Party, Liberals and NDP (Doug Ford said he was busy that day, but the invite remains open). For youth aged 14-29. 12:30-3:30 pm. Free. RSVP: yth2018.eventbrite.com
Slightly confusing message there Rob, I did ask the question of how we should judge his time at Worcester to get told he was nothing to do with coaching etc, so on field performance nothing to do with him, ergo our drop from top flight could not be blamed on him he had nothing to do with coaching and team performance
In one of the most unusual books to be published in recent times, Lt. Gen. Asad Durrani, who was chief of Pakistan’s all-powerful Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) in the 1990s, has collaborated on a set of espionage dialogues with A.S. Dulat, the former head of India’s Research and Analysis Wing (RAW).
India and Pakistan are bitter adversaries whose relationship is defined by short bursts of friendship punctuating prolonged periods of violent conflict and tension. These are countries that have officially gone to war four times and remain locked in asymmetric warfare for decades. So the idea that the erstwhile captains of their covert agencies should even talk amiably, leave alone co-author a book, is unimaginable.
Baku. 27 September. REPORT.AZ/ 5 PKK terrorists were killed during a gunfight with security forces in Semdinli district of Hakkari province in Turkey.
Report informs referring to Haber7, gunfight erupted in Serabatin area of Şemdinli district.
“As a result of gunfight four women and one man, five terrorists in total were neutralized”
“Rocket launcher RPG-11 and six Kalashnikovs belonged to them were seized.” said Şemdinli’s governor’s office.
The investigation is underway.
Two terrorists in the same region were destroyed on September 26.
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Inspired by viruses that attack and kill bacteria, researchers at The Rockefeller University have created an entirely new weapon against disease-causing bacteria that shows great promise for treating drug-resistant infections. In work described in the Proceedings for the National Academy of Sciences on April 17, the team engineered molecules that accomplish something viruses do much better than the human immune system; namely, targeting specific carbohydrate molecules that appear on the surfaces of bacterial cells.
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A man who was apparently "fooling around" and riding an escalator rail lost his balance and fell to his death at a Rhode Island mall.
Providence Police Chief Hugh Clements tells WPRO-AM the victim fell one floor, from the escalator at the movie theater level to the food court, at the Providence Place Mall just before 11 p.m. Monday.
Clements says the man lost his balance, fell backward, and hit his head on a table. He suffered "massive injuries" and was pronounced dead at the hospital.
The victim was a 45-year-old Pawtucket man. His name wasn't immediately released.
Police say the death appears to be accidental, but they'll review surveillance video.
There have been a handful of deaths at the mall since it opened in 1999, including other people falling from escalators. A man died in 2006 after he jumped between escalators and fell.
The longtime Liberty House director is getting ready to leave the organization, after more than a decade of helping abuse victims.
Executive Director Silke Deeley is planning on retiring soon.
Deeley will hand over her duties to Diane Rogers, who grew up in Albany.
Deeley began working at Liberty House in 2003.
"I've really enjoyed working with other agencies in this community all working for the same purpose, protecting women and children and victims of domestic violence," Deeley said. "So, for me, that's been a real blessing and a challenge."
Deeley said she still plans to advocate for victims of abuse during her retirement.
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The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) will begin its online application process for Provincial Civil Services (prelims) Examinations 2018 from 6 July, according to several media reports.
The test will be conducted on 19 August to fill 831 vacancies.
The Times of India reported a record number of 119 Sub-Divisional Magistrates and around 100 Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSPs) would be recruited in 2018 through the “Combined State Upper Subordinate Exams-2108”.
The aspirants can apply through the UPPSC's official portal: uppsc.up.nic.in
Last day for depositing the application fee is 2 August and the submission date of forms is 6 August.
According to India Today, an additional subject ‘medical’ was introduced as part of the main stage by the commission.
One-third of the total marks would be deducted for every wrong question from preliminary stage of exams.
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New York Times writer and Nobel Prize winner Paul Krugman recently tweeted, “Cholera. In a US territory. Among US citizens. In the 21st Century. Heckuva job, Trumpie.” Only problem was, no cases of cholera have been reported in Puerto Rico as of yet, and the CDC says they don’t anticipate seeing it. Krugman told Politifact he got the news from another liberal writer, Kurt Eichenwald, who also raced to call the administration “incompetent” after the natural disaster of Hurricane Maria struck.
This weekend, Daily Herald photographers ventured out to some of the area's best local events. Here are some of the best images from our staff that you may have missed including New Year's Eve parties, Polar Bear plunges and the first baby of the year.
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Related Coverage Geneseo football team forfeits season amid allegations of drug use
GENESEO, N.Y. (WROC-TV) – A teenager has been charged by Geneseo Police for distributing pills to high schoolers.
According to the Livingston County Sheriff, Tom Dougherty, Geneseo Police have charged a 16-year-old for allegedly distributing pills to the football team before a game two weeks ago.
In a press conference held by the Geneseo Central School District’s Superintendent Tim Hayes, held last week, Hayes said the players were dismissed from the team, causing the team to forfeit the rest of their season.
Geneseo Police Chief Eric Osganian said that one of the players allegedly took the pills from his parents without their knowledge and distributed them to other students before a Friday night football game.
News 8 is working to find out more details and will update this story as we learn mor
HELENA (AP) — Better weather was expected to help firefighters in western Montana battle a blaze that forced the evacuation of 165 residences on Sunday.
Fire information officer Sig Palm says the winds are supposed to be slower, the humidity higher and the temperatures a bit lower on Monday.
The lightning-caused Lolo Peak Fire, which started nearly a month ago, has burned more than 15 square miles of land southwest of Missoula.
Sunday’s evacuations were ordered for residences along U.S. Highway 12 west of Lolo after a thunderstorm with strong winds moved into the area late Saturday night
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Authorities went door-to-door on Sunday morning telling people that they had to leave the section of Highway 12 between Bear Creek and Fort Fizzle.
Fire managers will update residents during a briefing at 7 p.m. at the Lolo school.
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A car was intentionally rammed into a pizzeria east of Paris Monday night, leaving one person dead and seven injured, according to the French Interior Ministry.
The incident took place in Sept-Sorts, 55 kilometers (34 miles) east of Paris, a ministry spokesperson told CNN.
The driver of the car has been arrested but his motivations are still unknown the spokesperson said.
The French National police tweeted that an operation was ongoing and asked people to respect the security perimeter, in order not to affect the rescue operations.
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The man who pleaded guilty to kidnapping and sexually assaulting a little girl in Prince Albert is back in court today.
Jarrod Charles was arrested in July of 2017 after he took an 8-year-old girl from a playground near her home, causing an Amber Alert to be issued.
The girl was found several hours later.
Back in December, Charles pleaded guilty to kidnapping and sexual assault, and not guilty to aggravated sexual assault.
A Gladue report has been requested in the case.
A Gladue report can be requested when considering a sentence for an offender with an Indigenous background.
Charles is scheduled to appear in court at 2:30 p.m. CST.
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Sundays are important for a lot of people, as it is the night where some of us sit on our couches in complete silence for an hour while watching Game of Thrones. One such person is relief pitcher Tyler Clippard, who likely won’t forget this week’s episode any time soon.
Clippard started watching this week’s episode, Eastwatch, as a member of the Chicago White Sox. Fast forward a few minutes and Clippard learned he would finish the episode at a later date, because he was traded to the Houston Astros around the time someone made their grand return to the show.
The remains of a burnt dinghy boat following a rescue operation by the Libyan Coast Guard is seen in central Mediterranean Sea. According to the Spanish NGO Proactiva Open Arms, the rescue performed by the Libyan Coast Guard took place about 40...more
The remains of a burnt dinghy boat following a rescue operation by the Libyan Coast Guard is seen in central Mediterranean Sea. According to the Spanish NGO Proactiva Open Arms, the rescue performed by the Libyan Coast Guard took place about 40 nautical miles from the Libyan coast, northeast of the city of Al Khums. REUTERS/Alkis Konstantinidis
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TBILISI, April 3 Consumer prices in Georgia were down 0.5 percent in March compared with the previous month after rising by 1.7 percent in February, the State Statistics Service said on Monday. Annual inflation in March was 5.4 percent, the data showed. CONSUMER PRICE INDEX March 17 Feb 17 March 16 to previous month -0.5 +1.7 -0.3 to previous year +5.4 +5.5 +4.1 (Reporting by Margarita Antidze; Editing by Andrey Ostroukh)
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Dennis Edwards, who performed as lead singer for the Motown group the Temptations, has died at aged 74.
He died in Chicago, his family told CBS News. They did not disclose the cause of death.
Edwards joined the Temptations in 1968 and had a number of hits including two Grammy award-winning songs, Papa Was a Rollin' Stone and Cloud Nine.
He pursued a solo career in the 1980s, and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1989.
Edwards, who would have turned 75 on Saturday, had solo hits such as Don't Look Any Further and Coolin' Out.
Fans have paid their respects on social media, and civil rights activist Jesse Jackson described Edwards as "so talented".
The Temptations was one of the leading male vocal groups of the 1960s and early 1970s, and helped define the signature Motown sound.
The group went through various line-ups and tackled a wide range of musical styles.
A German couple was robbed and assaulted in Wilderness on the Garden on Sunday night, the National Sea Rescue Institute said on Monday.
NSRI Wilderness Station Commander Robert van Helsdingen said the couple, from Heidelberg in Germany, was assisted at around 20:15.
Helsdingen said the man 54, suffered multiple injuries while his wife was not injured.
He said the couple had attended a wedding in Hermanus and drove up the coast after the wedding on holiday.
They had arrived in Wilderness on Sunday where they were robbed of valuables and assaulted.
Helsdingen said the police arrested the suspects and recovered the stolen items.
Police were still investigating the matter.
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KUCHING: A man pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here yesterday to 15 counts of producing and using counterfeit money.
Yeo Si Wei, 35, is accused of committing the offences at various locations here from Sept 23, 2017 to May 15 this year by making 13 transactions with different individuals by purchasing goods and services using counterfeit RM100 notes.
He also faces two separate charges of attempting but failing to use a RM100 note at a hotel here on May 13, and for possessing an instrument used to manufacture counterfeit notes at the same place and date.
Yeo is charged under sections 489B, 489C and 489D of the Penal Code and faces up to 20 years in prison and a fine upon conviction.
Judge Marutin Pagan fixed July 31 for pre-trial case management and Oct 24-26 for trial.
LUXEMBOURG — February 2, 2018 — Orion Engineered Carbons announced today that it began implementing price increases on all Specialty Carbon Blacks worldwide beginning January 1st, 2018.
The increases vary depending on the grade, the sales region and the end market. These price increases support Orion’s ability to maintain the service levels and technical support required for high quality Specialty Carbon Blacks for its customers.
Orion is committed to an ongoing review of costs and markets and will continue to keep customers informed of any changes that may occur. In case of questions, please contact your local Orion sales representative.
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(HealthDay News) --Your child's sinuses are not fully developed until late in the teen years, but the child can still develop a sinus infection.
Although small, the maxillary (behind the cheek) and ethmoid (between the eyes) sinuses are present at birth.
Childhood sinus problems may be difficult to diagnose, because symptoms may be caused by other problems, such as a viral illness or allergy.
According to the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, these symptoms may indicate a sinus infection:
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When Tolman hears that description, she laughs with sudden recognition that, yes, certain roles appeal to her more than others. "I guess I'm not offered a lot of superheroes," she tells ET. "I tend to be drawn to the roles where women are the heroes of their own story, and most of those women are real women. They are just trying to get through the day and hold down a job. I think that that's enough of a challenge."
In the film Barracuda, which opens in limited release on Friday, Oct. 6, she plays one of those women. Merle is the daughter of a famous country singer who is cruising along with a normal life until her half-sister, Sinaloa (Sophie Reid), appears on her doorstep. Sinaloa is the product of an affair their father had on tour in the U.K., and she's a singer-songwriter with a bit of a crazy streak. While Merle's life is going OK, with a good job and a fiancé, the longer Sinaloa stays around, the more Merle questions what her own life should be.
Josh Hutcherson is taking viewers on a hilarious journey through space and time in the new trailer for his upcoming Hulu show Future Man!
The 24-year-old actor debuted the clip at 2017 New York Comic Con on Friday (October 6) at Jacob Javits Center in New York City.
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He was joined by his co-stars Haley Joel Osment, Eliza Coupe, Derek Wilson, and executive producers/writers Ariel Shaffir and Kyle Hunter.
In the sci-fi comedy series, Josh will play Josh Futturman, a janitor by day and a gamer by night, who is recruited by mysterious visitors to travel through time to prevent the extinction of humanity.
Hailing from the creators of Sausage Party and This Is the End, expect plenty of dancing, herpes, and raunchy humor in the trailer.
Watch below, and don’t miss Future Man when it premieres on November 14 on Hulu!
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At least two people were seriously injured and a horse was killed late Wednesday afternoon in a wreck involving four vehicles on U.S. 377.
Oklahoma ranks among the worst in the nation for the rate of women killed by men.
But new training for first responders could help save lives.
Monday and Tuesday, first responders from around the state are in Oklahoma City learning how to spot when a person is the victim of strangulation with the hopes of stopping even worse crimes down the line.
In the 1990s, a California prosecutor started to notice a connection - if a person attempted to strangle their partner, they were more likely to go on and commit a murder.
"The men who strangle women, and mostly it's men, that they are killers. They are the ones that are killing police officers and usually involved in mass shootings," said the CEO for Alliance for Hope International Gael Strack.
VICENZA, Italy, April 28 An outflow of deposits that helped drive Popolare di Vicenza's direct funding down 14.4 percent last year has now stopped and there has been an improvement in the past few weeks, the chief executive of the troubled Italian bank said on Friday.
"Over the past few weeks the loss of deposits has been replaced by a slow and gradual recovery," CEO Fabrizio Viola told the lender's annual general meeting.
Viola said it was uncertain whether the bank would be granted the state bailout it has requested alongside fellow regional bank Veneto Banca to fill a 6.4 billion euro combined capital gap and embark on a merger.
The two banks need European Union approval of their restructuring plan to tap state funds and Viola said it was too early to say when the process could be concluded though the bank hoped it may be soon. (Reporting by Valentina Za)
FRAZIERS BOTTOM, WV (WOWK) - All lanes of US 35 in Putnam County are closed after a vehicle accident.
The accident was reported at 2:05 p.m. on US 35 near the Buffalo Bridge.
One tractor-trailer overturned, resulting in one injury.
The extent of injuries to that individual are unknown at this time.
Putnam County EMS, Putnam County Sheriff's Office, and Winfield Fire responded to the crash.
It is unknown how long the road will be closed.
We will provide more information on this developing story as soon as we receive it.
WICHITA FALLS (AP) — A Texas school official has been arrested on a charge of failing to report sexual abuse of a child to law enforcement. The Wichita Falls Times Record News reports that Kory Fancher Dorman, a 45-year-old elementary school principal at the Wichita Falls Independent School District had been arrested and charged.
Drivers have been urged to make sure their vehicles remain locked at all times after a spate of thefts in the Falkirk district.
Thieves stole from five different vehicles at addresses in the Camelon, Langlees and Bainsford areas last weekend.
Although none of the vehicles were taken, items including passports and money were reported missing.
The reports involved vehicles parked in Fairlie Street, Camelon; Lomond Drive, Langlees; and Buchan Avenue and Crockett Place in Bainsford.
Sergeant Andy Angus, based at Falkirk Police Station, said: “All five vehicles stolen from over the weekend were unsecure.
“We would remind people to make sure there are no valuable possesions in their vehicles and ensure their vehicles are locked at all times.”
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U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan, D-13th, of Howland toured the General Motors Lordstown Assembly Plant today.
"This car that's being produced In Lordstown is getting all kinds of national recognition," Ryan said. "It was amazing to be there and hear about it. Everybody in our community should be very proud."
Today, Ryan also expressed support for the HomeGoods distribution center that the company wants to build in Lordstown down the street from GM Lordstown.
"We are sending a letter to the CEO of the company letting him know that there is a lot of support for him coming here," Ryan said.
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — Police are asking for help to identify a man who stole from a Chesapeake store.
On Feb. 1, the suspect shoplifted $550 in merchandise from a department store located in the 4200 block of Portsmouth Boulevard.
The suspect left the area in a black Nissan Frontier pick-up truck with antique license tags.
If you recognize this man, call the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP.
Two workers and a building manager who helped save the life of a Hartford police officer will be honored Tuesday night. Nearly two weeks ago, Hartford Officer Jill Kidik was stabbed several times in the neck after responding to a landlord-tenant dispute.
Alex Jones presents video footage of President Trump’s speech before signing into law ‘The Right To Try’ Act which allows terminally ill Americans to try treatment before it is approved by the FDA.
LONDON, March 19 (IFR) - Citigroup has rehired Michela Ferrulli as head of equities sales and sales trading for central and eastern Europe and the Middle East.
Ferrulli worked for Citigroup from 2001 until 2012 in EMEA and Latin America sales, and since then has spent almost seven years with Bank of America Merrill Lynch. She has previously worked at JP Morgan and Daiwa Securities.
Ferrulli will be based in London and report to Mark Robinson, head of cash equities for EMEA.
Citi wants to build up and take more market share in equities and invested heavily in the business in the last two years, including making a number of senior hires in Europe in the past year. (Reporting by Steve Slater)
Home Indiana New Jasper Grill and Pub to Open by Summer April 17th, 2017 Britney Taylor Indiana Pinterest
A new grill and pub will open just before the start of summer. Wings Etc., located in Jasper, is a sports bars that will feature a menu full of wings, burgers, ribs, subs, and beer.
Franchise owner Kevin Chance, of Avon, is the owner of the bar. He says that the sports bar will feature 32 televisions with sports on all the time as well as a great selection of beer.
Chance plans on hiring 75 people to start, but that number may increase depending on the number of customers.
The nearly 4500 square foot facility will be located in the Germantown Shopping Center located on Jasper’s north side.
The opening date is set for May 23rd, but it’s possible that day could change if construction doesn’t progress quickly enough.
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Austin City Limits—one of the world's most dynamic music festivals—is back for its 16th year in Zilker Park with a lineup literally suitable for all music lovers. This year's headliners include Jay Z, Gorillaz, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Solange, Chance the Rapper, The Killers, Ice Cube and many more.
Kick back and watch performances from Gorillaz, D.R.A.M., The Black Angels, Cut Copy and more, all for you to view above on Red Bull TV's ACL 2017 livestream. Check out the full schedule below and catch all of the action and performances right here.
Grateful Dead members Bob Weir, Bill Kreutzmann and Mickey Hart along with Jeff Chimenti, Oteil Burbridge and John Mayer continued Dead & Company tour on Tuesday night at Lakewood Amphitheatre in Atlanta. The band served up a surprise free webcast, providing professionally-shot footage of the show which can be viewed below.
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DETROIT (AP) — Officials say road crews are on track to finish rebuilding a large bridge over Interstate 75 by the end of 2018.
The Detroit News reports the Michigan Department of Transportation this week gave an update on the Rouge River bridge project. The southbound lanes of I-75 have been closed for about 8 miles from Detroit to Southgate since February for construction.
In mid-November, work will take place in the northbound lanes.
The $220 million project is replacing concrete on the bridge, which carries 37 million vehicles per year, and replacing or repairing 13 other spans. The Rouge River bridge originally was built in 1967 and the bridge deck had deteriorated to the point of needing replacement.
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Advanced testing has revealed new DNA evidence, detectives hunting the killer of a seven-year-old girl 25 years ago have said.
Nikki Allan, who was stabbed 37 times, was found in a derelict building near her Sunderland home.
President Trump’s visits to Puerto Rico and Las Vegas are topics of several editorial cartoons this week, along with gun control issues and thoughts on the second amendment. One cartoonist said goodbye to rocker Tom Petty.
“Don’t Be A Sucker,” which was produced by the United States Department of War during World War II, warns of the dangers of fascism and bigotry.
The full film is above, but shorter clips such as this one were widely circulated on social media over the weekend:
1947 anti-fascist video made by US military to teach citizens how to avoid falling for people like Trump is relevant again. pic.twitter.com/vkTDD1Tplh — Michael (@OmanReagan) August 13, 2017
WASHINGTON May 2 U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan on Tuesday did not say when lawmakers would vote on a Republican plan to undo former President Barack Obama's healthcare law, but said House leaders were making progress on the bill.
Speaking to reporters, Ryan said Republicans "were making very good progress" on their proposed legislation. He rejected concerns about the measure's potential health insurance impact on people with pre-existing health conditions, saying there were layers of protections for such patients. (Reporting by Richard Cowan; Writing by Susan Heavey; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
Road construction on King Street in Martinsburg has affected traffic. Weather permitting, crews estimate King Street will be a one-way street into today.
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Almost one in five adults of Medicare eligibility age (65 years old and older) have untreated cavities. The same proportion have lost all their teeth. Half of Medicare beneficiaries have some periodontal disease, or infection of structures around teeth, including the gums. MCT
COLUMBIA COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) – A Columbia County man was arrested Sunday after allegedly killing a cat.
John Kiernan called the Sheriff’s Office on Sunday to ask a legal question regarding killing a cat in his yard.
Kiernan stated that he has killed a cat that had been chasing squirrels in his yard and wanted to know what his rights were.
Investigators responded to his house shortly after the call.
Upon arrival, Kiernan told them that he had gone outside with a butcher knife, made a noise to get the cat’s attention, grabbed the cat and then slit its throat.
He then told investigators that a neighborhood dog ran away with the dead cat before they arrived.
Kiernan was then taken into custody and taken to the Columbia County Detention Center and charged with Aggravated Animal Cruelty.
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New York gypsy punks Gogol Bordello. Their revved-up versions of traditional Eastern European folk songs soothe, inspire and coalesce cultures and styles, both onstage and off, into a common, exuberant melting pot dance party. Get ready to sweat. Get ready to dance!
Serena Williams has never been shy about her figure, and she recently reminded us all why.
The Gold Medal Olympic Tennis champ decided to slip into a sunny two-piece and strike a pose. She was feeling her look so much she just had to share! Serena brought all types of sunshine to the pic, serving cheekbones and slay in equal portions for this post.
It’s not clear whether this was part of her recent Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue spread, or a super-polished snap from her personal files, but she is continuing to be body goals.
Please excuse us while we search for a personal trainer.
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A jury has found a Lee County criminal defense attorney not guilty in a case of domestic battery.
Baku. 12 September. REPORT.AZ/ Minister of Agriculture Heydar Asadov met with German Ambassador to Azerbaijan Michael Kindsgrab.
Report informs citing the ministry, main purpose of the meeting was to discuss cooperation between the two countries in the field of agriculture. Stating high level of cooperation between the two countries, H. Asadov gave information about institutional reforms in the agrarian sector in Azerbaijan and development of traditional agricultural fields in Azerbaijan.
Speaking about the perspectives of relations between the two countries in the agrarian sphere, the Minister noted the favorable investment climate in Azerbaijan.
M. Kindsgrab said he will spare no efforts to further expand cooperation between the two countries in the field of agriculture.
Selena Gomez is in London promoting her new single “Wolves” like it’s the last song she’ll ever make. Between her first early morning radio appearance to a late-night fashion party, Selena changed clothes six times. I think that’s a little much for promoting a crappy single she recorded with the other Buckethead, but don’t listen to me, I’ve been wearing the same pair of pants every day since Thanksgiving (blog life, wassup).
If, for some reason, you’re curious to know what other five outfits Selena Gomez wore yesterday that didn’t expose the outline of her naked breast, you can click here to see them all. Otherwise take in the sheer-covered outline of Selena’s milk-makers at your own leisure. Might I recommend pairing them with an ice-cold Fresca and a half-eaten bag of Cool Ranch Doritos.
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Samsung is kicking off 2017 with budget-phone buyers in mind.
The electronics giant on Monday introduced its updated Galaxy A series phones: the 5.7-inch A7, 5.2-inch A5 and 4.7-inch A3. The 2017 versions of these phones come with a handful of upgrades, like IP68 water and dust resistance and improved 16-megapixel front- and rear-facing cameras.
Samsung's Galaxy A range of phones is designed for a younger, trendier crowd who can't afford its high-end flagships. While many eyes are trained to the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S8, those seeking a lower-cost phone may want to shift focus to the 2017 A series.
The Galaxy A will be available in Russia in early January and later expanded to global markets. Samsung didn't immediately respond to a request for more information on availability and pricing.
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Kevin Owens is as skilled at cracking an opponent on the chin with a superkick as he is firing off zingers from the announce desk.
The former universal champion isn't walking away from the ring anytime soon. He's in his prime at 34 years old and is one of the best all-around performers on Raw. When he's done wrestling, though, a second career awaits him.
KO's appearances on commentary show glimpses of how good he would be in that spot on a full-time basis. He's fresh off tearing into Michael Cole as Finn Balor and Braun Strowman went to battle on Monday's Raw. One could argue Owens' contribution was just as good as the action itself.
He's not alone. The WWE roster has a number of Superstars who would flourish as commentators.
Thanks to a healthy supply of charisma and comic timing, these wrestlers are destined to entertain with a headset on long after their in-ring career is done.
“Get inspired!” is the topic of the next American Association of University Women (AAUW) Sno-King branch meeting Saturday, Feb. 10, featuring motivational speaker Lamont Thomas.
Thomas will talk about the event that changed his life forever and where he finds his personal strength to make positive change.
“You may have seen him jogging in Richmond Beach,” the AAUW announcement states. “Find out why.”
The meeting will run from 10 a.m.-noon at Shoreline Community College Administration Building 1000, Board Room 1018, 16101 Greenwood Ave. N., Shoreline. Park in upper parking lot. No parking pass is required.
All are welcome. Refreshments will be served and there will be a used book sale and raffle.
Questions? Contact Edmonds SnoKing Branch leadership at aauw.esk@gmail.com or visit http://esk-wa.aauw.net/.
Fire crews from the Coastal Fire Centre are now on the scene of Vancouver Island’s latest wildfire, located 20 kilometres west of Campbell River.
The fire was reported around noon and is just half a kilometre away from the campground at BC Hydro’s Strathcona Dam.
It is currently estimated to be 0.2 hectares in size.
Coastal Fire Centre spokesperson Jeanne Larsen said one helicopter is on-site bucketing the flames and is supporting a three-person fire suppression crew which is currently trying to establish a control line.
She said crews will face some strong winds in the area and will request additional resources if necessary.
BC Hydro spokesman Stephen Watson says Hydro crews are monitoring the situation as well, given the close proximity to the dam and transmission lines.
An incident commander is currently on scene trying to determine the cause of the blaze.
× Third suspect sentenced in armored truck robbery in St. Loius
ST. LOUIS (AP) – A third man involved in an armored truck robbery in St. Louis that netted more than $2 million has been sentenced to eight years in prison.
Twenty-six-year-old Jerry Bean, of St. Louis, was sentenced Friday for his role in the April 2016 robbery of a Dunbar Armored truck, one of the biggest heists ever in St. Louis.
Prosecutors say an employee of the company, Shayne Jones, stopped for gas while driving the truck and acted like he was lost. Wen he got out of the truck, two armed men, Bean and Charles Johnson, rushed Jones and demanded money. Jones threw money out of the truck to them, and they drove away in Bean’s car.
Johnson and Jones were both sentenced in April 2017 to nearly 12 years in prison.
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Copenhagen official plays down F1 hopes
A top Copenhagen official has played down hopes the Danish capital could soon join the F1 calendar.
Ninna Hedeager Olsen, the deputy mayor for Copenhagen's technical and environment department, told Politiken newspaper that an F1 race in the city is "completely unrealistic".
"The organisation of an event like formula one is so extensive and requires so many resources that it is completely unrealistic for Copenhagen by 2020," she said.
Hedeager Olsen said another major obstacle is the city disruption the event would cause.
"My administration estimates that formula one could affect central parts of the city for up to nine weeks," she said. "This is of course completely unacceptable."
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March 29 Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd
* Kirkland Lake Gold reports strong Q4 2016 and full year financial results; initiates dividend policy
* Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd - qtrly adjusted earnings per share $0.19
* Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd qtrly earnings per share $0.02
* Kirkland Lake Gold - Q4 2016 includes one month production from newly acquired australian operations contributing 18,657 ounces in month of december
* Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd - produced total of 106,609 ounces of gold in quarter, 38 percent higher than Q3 2016
* Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd - board of directors has approved a dividend policy recommending payment of a quarterly dividend of C$0.01 per common share
* Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd - revenue for three months ended Dec 31,2016 $134.2 million versus revenue for two months ended Dec 31, 2015 $27.9 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler, along with Nashville's Loving Mary Band, have announced dates for North America and Europe this summer. The tour is set to launch on June 12th at Artwork Amphitheater in Lewiston, NY, and will conclude on August 7th at O2 Forum Kentish Town in London, England. Tickets on sale from March 21st.
Tour dates:
June
12 - Lewiston, NY - Artpark Amphitheater
18 - New York, NY - SummerStage in Central Park
21 - Vienna, VA - Wolf Trap
24 - Bethlehem, PA - Sands Bethlehem Event Center
27 - Detroit, MI - MotorCity Casino Hotel
30 - Northfield, OH - Hard Rock Live
July
7 - Naperville, IL - Exchange Club of Naperville’s Ribfest
11 - Calgary, AB - Cowboys Stampede Tent
15 - Sion, Switzerland - Sion Sous Les Etoiles Festival
18 - Trieste, Italy - Trieste Piazza Unita D’Italia
24 - Barolo, Italy - Collisioni Festival, Piazza Colbert
27 - Rome, Italy - Rome Cavea
30 - Madrid, Spain - Teatro Real
August
2 - Marbella, Spain - Starlite Festival
7 - London, UK - O2 Forum Kentish Town
April 28 Clean Seas Seafood Ltd
* Re-confirms that it expects to be profitable in H2 FY17 at a level significantly above $1.8 million profit achieved in H2 FY16
* Expects a return to full year profitability in FY18
* Full year FY17 sales guidance is adjusted to 2,250 - 2,400 tonnes reflecting decision to pursue higher margin sales Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Ariel Levy’s 2013 New Yorker essay about losing her son, “Thanksgiving in Mongolia,” was among the most recommended pieces of writing in recent memory. Levy expands on the essay in her memoir, The Rules Do Not Apply. In the book, Levy wonders if, in wanting to do it all, she set herself up for heartbreak over the things she could not have.
Thanks to everyone who texted about a big police response near 63rd/Alki. Most of the units had cleared, along with a Seattle Fire engine that had responded, before we got there, but we spotted one last police car in the area and tracked down an officer to ask. They say it started with a report that a man was going through employees’ belongings at Cactus. They were told he was harassing one employee in particular. Witnesses told us about a loud argument/confrontation of some sort out in the street. Then when police arrived, officers tell us, the man claimed he had ingested drugs, so he was eventually sent to Harborview to be checked out. No one was physically hurt, we’re told.
A Southside volunteer firefighter was injured while responding to an emergency call Saturday.
According to a post on the department’s Facebook page, one of their members was in a car crash while headed to a scene.
The post said the firefighter suffered some head trauma, but is doing well and is in good spirits.
On Sunday, the firefighter was able to go home.
A member of the fire department said they don't know the exact details of the crash, but said the road was wet at the time.
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April 5 Botanix Pharmaceuticals Ltd :
* Asx alert-Botanix raises A$7.4 million in oversubscribed placement-bot.ax
* Botanix will be well funded for development phase holding approximately A$9.0 million cash
* Funds raised will be used to accelerate clinical development of synthetic cannabidiol products and pursue commercialisation of Permetrextm delivery technology Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
A team from Carbondale Community High School will be competing against other teams at the quizbowl nationals at the National Scholastic Championship (NSC). (Source: Pixabay)
A team from Carbondale Community High School will be competing against other teams at the quizbowl nationals at the National Scholastic Championship (NSC).
It will be held on June 2-3 in Reston, Virginia at the Hyatt Regency Reston.
Students will compete against more than 90 other high school teams from around the country and the world. Topics include literature, history, science, and the arts.
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The team from Carbondale took 55th place at the tournament in 2017.
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Papa M is set to release new album 'A Broke Moon Rises' later this year.
David Pajo returned to the Papa M moniker for 2016's 'Highway Songs', but sadly this couldn't be followed by a full tour.
In the aftermath, Pajo assembled a group and began playing for fun, with the repressed energy of the touring cycle pushing its way into these sessions.
Becoming the fulcrum of 'A Broke Moon Rises', the full album will be released on Drag City August 17th.
New song 'Walt's' is online now, a gentle and pastoral slice of instrumental Americana, with atmospheric slide guitar cutting through those arpeggios.
A Broke Moon Rises by Papa M
Pre-order 'A Broke Moon Rises' HERE.
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TOKYO/SAN FRANCISCO, April 12 Japan's Toshiba Corp has narrowed down the field of bidders for its chip unit to four suitors including Broadcom Ltd and Western Digital Corp, two sources with knowledge of the matter said.
South Korea's SK Hynix Inc and Taiwan's Foxconn are the other bidders, they said, adding that Broadcom has partnered with U.S. private equity firm Silver Lake Partners LP. The sources declined to be identified as they were not authorised to speak on the matter publicly.
There were about 10 bidders in the first round of offers, sources have said previously.
Toshiba has said it needs to sell most or all of the prized business to cover charges related to U.S. nuclear unit Westinghouse Electric that threaten the Japanese conglomerate's future. (Reporting by Taro Fuse in TOKYO and Liana B. Baker in SAN FRANCISCO; Writing by Tim Kelly; Editing by Edwina Gibbs)
Cesar Millan is called to work with some of the most out-of-control dogs from Cesar 911.
Troopers with the South Carolina Highway Patrol are searching for the car involved in a fatal hit-and-run that happened in Fairfield County.
Around 2 a.m. Sunday morning, a car hit and killed a pedestrian on Old Camden Road near Trade Mill Court. The coroner has not yet released the identity of the victim.
Troopers describe the car involved as being 2006 – 2010 Black Dodge Charger with possible damage to the left-front, or front of the car. It could possibly have 20-inch chrome wheels. The driver of the car is believed to be a black male.
Anyone with any information about the car or the driver is urged to contact Crimestoppers in any of the following ways:
PHONE: Call 1-888-CRIME SC (888-274-6372)
TEXT: TIPSC plus your tip info to CRIMES (274637)
ONLINE: www.midlandscrimestoppers.com and email a tip.
Your identity will be kept anonymous, and if your tip leads to an arrest, you could be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000.
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MADISON (WKOW) -- Rep. Jim Ott (R-Mequon) talked about his renewed push for stronger OWI legislation on the March 5 edition of Capital City Sunday.
Rep. Ott has introduced three new bills that will go to a public hearing on March 23rd.
Jay Timmons, CEO of the National Association of Manufacturers, also joined Host Greg Neumann to discuss immigration, trade and tax reform under the Trump administration.
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Patrick Smith is an author, aviation blogger, and commercial airline pilot.
He compiled a list of commonly misunderstood airline terms for his site, AskThePilot.
For most of us, flying is still an inherently mysterious activity.
To shed some light on the world of commercial air travel, Business Insider turned to Patrick Smith for some answers. Smith is not only an author and aviation blogger but also a long-time commercial airline pilot flying Boeing 757 and Boeing 767 jets.
Smith, who wrote "Cockpit Confidential," compiled a glossary of commonly misunderstood airline jargon on his website, AskThePilot.
According to Smith, some of the terms are highly technological while others are quite humorous and even a bit absurd. Here's a selection of entries:
A man who walked into a Washington pizzeria with an assault rifle to investigate internet rumors dubbed “pizzagate,” recorded a message on his drive from North Carolina telling his daughters he’s standing up for children like them.
Firefighters are at the scene of a house fire in Spencer.
The fire was reported about 3:30 a.m. Tuesday in the 5800 block of Lacue Street.
Oklahoma City firefighters are assisting crews with the fire.
Stay with News 9 and News9.com for more information as it becomes available.
Get Wild in the Woods this week, with tons of fresh air, games, challenges and a chance to learn some woodland skills all on the menu at Ecclesall Woods.
The sessions are based on the Forest School ethos of promoting independence in play and learning in the woodland environment through team work, challenge and community. Chidlren will spend the days den building, campfire cooking, crafting, playing games and exploring. Children will need to bring lunch and wear suitable clothing.
The sessions, held today, tomorrow and Thursday will run each day from 9am and 3.30pm, and are ideal for children aged 7-13 years who are looking for adventure.
The sessions cost £30.50 per child, with discounts available for multiple bookings.
Visit www.wildwoodactivities.co.uk for more details, or to book a place.
NEW YORK (AP) — A New York company that sells soup from the recipes of the chef who was the real-life model of the Soup Nazi on "Seinfeld" has filed for bankruptcy.
The filing from Soupman Inc. comes less than a month after its chief financial officer was arrested on charges of cheating the government out of employment-related taxes. The CFO has pleaded not guilty.
Soupman Inc. is based in Staten Island and sells soups made from the recipes of Al Yeganeh. He and his New York soup stand were the inspiration for the "Seinfeld" character, with the catchphrase "No soup for you!"
The company said Tuesday it needs to seek bankruptcy protection in part because of "recent company developments" but store shelves will continue to carry its products including lobster bisque and mulligatawny.
YEREVAN, APRIL 14, ARMENPRESS. The Foreign Ministry of Armenia advices Armenian tourists visiting Egypt not to abandon recreation areas without necessity, MFA spokesperson Tigran Balayan told “Armenpress”.
- Mr. Balayan, what is the position of the MFA Armenia on the continuous flow of tourists to Egypt following the terror attacks in Alexandria and Tanta on April 9 and the declaration of state of emergency.
- Considering the terrorist attacks on April 9 in the Orthodox churches of Alexandria and Tanta and the declaration of state of emergency for 3 months by the Government of the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Foreign Ministry of Armenia advices tourists visiting Egypt
VILLANOVA, Pa. -- Villanova will begin a comprehensive $60 million renovation of the Pavilion, with the work beginning in June.
Upon completion the 31-year-old on-campus facility will officially be named the Finneran Pavilion.
There are still several matters yet to be finalized, including season-ticketing options, the final design and the full schedule for the 2017-18 season.
Although the full schedule has yet to be confirmed, the majority of the men's home games will be played in Philadelphia's Wells Fargo Center and the women's home games will be held on campus in the Jake Nevin Field House.
PYEONGCHANG, Korea, Republic Of — The International Olympic Committee says it will review the cases of 15 Russian athletes ahead of the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics in the light of a ruling by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
IOC spokesman Mark Adams said Saturday: “Those 15 names will be given to the invitation review panel.”
Adams said “our decision will come before the games start (on Friday)” and that “we reserve our right to review and appeal the CAS decision.”
The CAS ruling on Thursday overturned the doping bans on 28 Russian athletes, citing insufficient evidence. Russia said it wants to send 15 of the 28 to Pyeongchang, including gold medal-winning skeleton slider Alexander Tretiakov and cross-country ski gold medallist Alexander Legkov.
The IOC invitation review panel is chaired by former French sports minister Valerie Fourneyron.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House says President Donald Trump will attend Friday’s funeral for the Rev. Billy Graham.
The evangelist and spiritual adviser to numerous presidents died last week at his North Carolina home. Graham was 99.
Before the funeral, Graham will be afforded the rare tribute of lying in honor in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda on Wednesday and Thursday.
He is to be buried Friday on the grounds of his namesake library in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Trump said last week that Graham was a “great man” who had a “great family” and was “for us” — meaning Trump’s campaign — from the beginning.
It’s celebrations at a Peterborough company after it was named as a finalist in a national awards.
Fire and security company BusinessWatch, of Welbeck Way, Peterborough, has secured a place in the finals of the Fire and Security Excellence Awards.
It has been included in the Customer Care Initiative of the Year category.
Jonathan Wakerley, managing director of BusinessWatch said: “We are ecstatic to have made the finals of this industry leading event.
“The awards are held in very high esteem in the fire and security sector so we’re delighted to be included.
“Of course, we’d love to win but just being selected as finalists demonstrates that BusinessWatch Group are leaders in the industry, putting customers and customer service first.”
The winners will be announced on November 22.
Christchurch's Palms Mall has reopened following an incident earlier today.
Shoppers at the mall were evacuated this morning.
The fire service and police were called to the Mall about 10.45am after a sprinkler activation.
Police have confirmed they are not actively seeking anyone in relation to incident and no one has been reported injured.
Smiggs wrote: What as?
To sign for us. Also heard Abdul to Dobbins and Hadley another season out on loan. Don't know what truths in it, just a rumour. Thought I might as well mention it.
HERALD photographer Mark Williamson covered Shipston Excelsior’s Midland League Division Three clash against Alcester Town on Saturday.
Both teams had to settle for a point apiece following an action-packed 1-1 draw at London Road.
Alcester went ahead through Matt Layton, but Jake Harris’s first-half penalties ensured honours were shared.
Full report and reaction in this week’s Herald.
TWO athletes from Surrey’s Khalsa Wrestling Club won gold medals in the Freestyle Wrestling competition at the World Police and Fire Games 2017 in Los Angeles. The games are for law enforcement officers and firefighters across the world.
Gurdeep Beesla, a Vancouver Police Department officer, and Parmvir Dhesi, a correctional officer at BC Corrections, bagged gold in the 125 kg and 97 kg weight classes, respectively.
Both athletes train at the Khalsa Wrestling Club and are also assistant coaches, mentoring and helping youth athletes in Surrey.
They say that Khalsa Wrestling Club emphasizes and promotes active health through the sport of wrestling. The club trains at Newton Wave Pool and is home of multiple national champions, and the first ever world champion of Indo-Canadian decent, Amar Dhesi.
The club is always looking for new athletes and you can register on telephone at 604-589-1574.
Tulsa Public Schools Police are commending a student after he reported that another student had a BB gun on campus.
A Hillsborough County man is behind bars – after he called the police asking for help to rescue him from a state park.
According to NBC affiliate WFLA-TV, sheriff’s deputies responded to the area northeast of Tampa after a hiker called saying he had been lost since the previous day and his cell phone was dying. Crews from HSCO, as well as Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission and fire rescue crews began their search, eventually finding the man – who was later identified as 38-year-old Rufus Buckner.
Deputies say Buckner became uncooperative and gave false information – including a different name when making the initial call. They eventually found a straw with residue of methamphetamine on it.
Buckner, who has a lengthy record, was charged with two drug related counts and has been banned from all state parks.
Columbia Fire: 12 families displaced, 8 being helped by Red Cross after apartment complex fire
The School of Rock Cleveland West said a local singer got the band Weezer to release a cover song. (Source: The School of Rock Cleveland West)
The School of Rock Cleveland West said a local singer got the band Weezer to release a cover song.
The school said Mary who is also a bass player and guitarist at the school was centered around an internet troll fest with the band.
According to the post the the back and forth on social media between Weezer and Mary started a few months back.
She kept asking Weezer to cover Africa by Toto, according to the post. On Tuesday the band finally released a cover of the song.
Here is the Toto version:
Here is the Weezer version:
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Part of an apartment building collapsed in a central Kazakhstan town overnight on January 1, killing at least nine people, including three children. Authorities have said preliminary investigations suggest the accident may have been caused by the explosion of a heating boiler.
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The exuberant Japanese greeting, meaning "welcome," sets up the evening at Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill , the traditional Japanese eatery situated poolside at the newly minted Plymouth Miami Beach Hotel . Brothers Bruce and Eric Bromberg's newest venue in their famed Blue Ribbon lineup concentrates on authentic Japanese cuisine that's understated yet spirited.
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Police recover guns from unlicensed party bus on Near North Side
Police recovered guns and drugs from an overcrowded, unlicensed party bus Friday night on the Near North Side.
Around 9:45 p.m., officers received information about weapons on a party bus carrying 41 passengers in the 1200 block of South Lake Shore Drive, according to Chicago Police.
Officers recovered three semi-automatic handguns with two extended magazines, narcotics and marijuana, police said.
Two 22-year-old men and a 24-year-old man on the bus were documented gang members, police said. They were taken into custody for parole violations and charged with misdemeanors.
Citations were also issued because the bus did not not have a valid license and was carrying and excessive amount of passengers, police said. It was unclear if the citations were issued to the operator of the bus or to a company that owns the bus.
This Sunday, February 4, The Patriots and the Eagles are set to go head-to-head in Super Bowl 52. it’s a rematch of Super Bowl XXXIX in 2005. The Patriots took home their 3rd Super Bowl that year and they’ve won 2 more since in dramatic fashion. Three years ago the won after an interception stopped the Seahawks from finding the end zone. Last year, Tom Brady led his team to an epic comeback that we are still trying to wrap our heads around.
The stage is set for the biggest matchup of the year in sports. We are so excited and can’t wait another 2 days. In the meantime, we are counting down our favorite moments of the past 51 Super Bowl’s that include a few dramatic catches, late-game heroics, and one Defensive end plunging into the end zone for an offensive touchdown.
Authorities are looking for a gunman who robbed a convenience store on University Avenue late Sunday.
An employee at Joseph's Discount Store, 1624 S. University Ave., told investigators the robber approached the counter as though he wanted to buy a soda but instead pulled out a handgun and demanded cash when the register was open, according to a Little Rock Police Department report. It happened about 11:30 p.m.
The robber, described as a black male who stands 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighs about 130 pounds, ran north from the business after getting an undisclosed amount of cash.
No arrests had been made at the time of the report.
Texarkana USA Chamber of Commerce
New Addition to 2018 Chamber Board of Directors
Texarkana, USA (December 11, 2017): The Texarkana USA Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce an addition to our 2018 Board of Directors. LaTonya McElroy is a new Chamber of Commerce Board of Director beginning in January 2018. LaTonya is the Director of Human Resources at Mayo Manufacturing. We also have two reappointed Board Members, Jennifer Harland with AEP Southwestern Electric Power Co and Tom Gilbert with Wadley Regional Medical Center. We are looking forward to a productive year in 2018. The Chamber’s mission is to lead and advocate for sustainable economic growth and prosperity for our region.
Ziegler has allowed one run over seven innings with six strikeouts to begin the season.
Ziegler's success this season isn't too surprising, since he posted a 1.85 ERA and a 2.25 ERA in 2015 and 2016, respectively. In 2017, the 37-year-old boasts a 1.29 ERA. If Ziegler's success continues, there is a chance he can see more action in the setup role, but for now he'll stay in more of a middle-relief role.
COLUMBUS, Ga (WRBL) — Some Muscogee County students were injured on December 11th in a bus crash at the intersection of Chalbena Avenue and Josephine Street around 8:15 a.m.
The Muscogee County School District says a van struck the bus that was on its way to East Columbus Magnet Academy.
Some students reported minor injuries. The driver of the van was issued a citation at the scene. Police continue to investigate.
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WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — A Navajo Code Talker who used his native language to confound the Japanese in World War II has died.
The Navajo Nation says Roy Hawthorne Sr. died Saturday. He was 92.
Hawthorne enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps at 17 and became part of a famed group of Navajos who transmitted hundreds of messages in their language without error.
The code was never broken.
Hawthorne was one of the most visible survivors of the group. He appeared at public events and served as vice president of a group representing the men.
He never considered himself a hero.
Hawthorne later served with the U.S. Army.
He's survived by five children and more than a dozen grandchildren.
A funeral service is scheduled Friday.
What a waste of talent.
That 1st 30 minutes at Wigan last season was the most sublime performance.
If he had stayed at the Wire and concentrated on the RL he could have gone onto have been one of Super Leagues all time greats.
Whilst I'm angry at the way he treated us fans and the Club, it's such a shame at what could have been.
A Bangladeshi man with a homemade bomb strapped to his body set off an explosion at a New York commuter hub during rush hour, wounding himself and three others.
FILE PHOTO: Employees walk past an Essar Group logo outside their headquarters in Mumbai May 20, 2013. REUTERS/Vivek Prakash
Essar Global Ltd said it would sell Aegis Ltd to Singapore-based private equity firm Capital Square Partners, marking its exit from the BPO business and helping to retire its debt.
AGC Holdings Ltd (AGC) Mauritius, a portfolio company of Essar Global, will sell its entire stake for an undisclosed amount, in ESM Holdings Ltd Mauritius, the holding company of Aegis, Essar said on Monday.
Essar entered the BPO business in 2004 with the acquisition of U.S.-based Aegis Communications Group.
The deal is likely to close in the first quarter of FY17-18.
(Reporting By Samantha Kareen Nair in Bengaluru)
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Savannah officials say they spent $4,512 sprucing up City Hall for Vice President Mike Pence’s visit on St. Patrick’s Day.
A city news release Monday said costs included $2,900 to install new red carpet in Mayor Eddie DeLoach’s conference room and on City Hall’s second-floor balcony. Officials also spent $1,000 for a structural assessment of the balcony to ensure it was safe before DeLoach and Pence used it to watch some of the St. Patrick’s Day parade Saturday.
Other expenses included carpentry supplies, bunting and flower pots.
City Hall said Pence’s visit required no extra costs for local police, who already work long hours on St. Patrick’s Day. Earlier this year, city officials said police overtime for previous celebrations cost about $372,000 for a three-day period.
Baku. 11 January. REPORT.AZ/ On 12 January 2017, the Office of the Personal Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, in accordance with its mandate, plans to conduct the next ceasefire monitoring exercise on the LOC, in the direction of the village of Ashagy Veysalli (Fuzuli region).
Report was informed in the press service of Azerbaijani Ministry of Defence (MoD).
The Personal Representative's field assistants Hristo Hristov, Simon Tiller and the representative of the High-Level Planning Group (HLPG) Major Chavit Elyas will carry out the monitoring exercise from the territory of Azerbaijan.
The Personal Representative's field assistants Peter Svedberg and head of the HLPG Colonel Hans Lampalzer will carry out the monitoring in the territory of the Republic of Azerbaijan occupied and controlled by the armed forces of Armenia.
March 30 Digitouch SpA:
* FY total revenue 27.0 million euros ($28.98 million) versus 24.3 million euros a year ago
* FY net profit 1.1 million euros versus 1.1 million euros a year ago
* The focus in 2017 is aimed at improving the profitability of the business by acting on revenues and reduction of costs Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9315 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
Gastrectomy
A slide show depicting gastrectomy, surgery to remove part or all of the stomach.
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Bank of America Corp (BAC.N) Chief Executive Brian Moynihan said second-quarter markets revenue from sales and trading will likely be flat compared with a year earlier, depending on what happens in June.
Brian T. Moynihan, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Bank of America Corporation, attends the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, January 23, 2018. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse
Speaking at an investor conference on Wednesday, Moynihan also said the bank will continue to benefit from using share buybacks to dispose of excess capital because its stock “is still cheap.”
Sucks to be him - all goody two shoes Christiany of him to call for geniocide of gays and all.
GRAND ISLAND, NEB. — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested an Omaha man on multiple charges following a traffic stop on Interstate 80.
Troopers stopped a 2001 Honda Accord for speeding near mile marker 336 on Interstate 80 just before 1:00 a.m. Saturday, December 9.
During the stop, troopers conducted a search of the vehicle, leading to the discovery of a firearm, 6.8 ounces of marijuana, 29.9 grams of cocaine, and 6.4 grams of methamphetamine. The driver of the vehicle was arrested on multiple charges.
Ronald V. Mitchell Jr., 28, of Omaha, was arrested for Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person, Possession of Cocaine, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Methamphetamine, and Driving Under Suspension.
Mitchell was lodged in Hamilton County Jail.
Governor Henry McMaster has declared Sunday to be Gamecock Women’s Basketball Day in South Carolina.
Sunday morning, the governor tweeted out an official proclamation with the caption “Let’s celebrate our national champions, South Carolina! Today is @GamecockWBB day throughout the state.”
Let's celebrate our national champions, South Carolina! Today is @GamecockWBB day throughout the state. pic.twitter.com/zuztuWuLXQ — Henry McMaster (@henrymcmaster) April 9, 2017
The proclamation comes just one week after the Gamecock Women defeated the Mississippi State Bulldogs for their first ever national championship.
A championship parade is set for Sunday in Columbia to celebrate the team’s win.
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Swisco Road at Hwy 108 will be closed Monday, Oct. 9 and Tuesday, Oct. 10 due to repairs to the intersection turnout, according to the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury. The closure is expected to last from 6 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 9 to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 10.
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1 killed in travel trailer fire in Prosser
PROSSER, Wash. (AP) — Authorities say one person is dead after an early morning fire destroyed a travel trailer in Prosser.
The Tri-City Herald reports that firefighters found the trailer engulfed by flames when they arrived just before 2 a.m. Sunday.
The flames brought down power lines and threatened a shop on the property. Firefighters got the blaze under control within about half an hour and then discovered the remains inside.
Deputies are investigating the fire and working to determine who was inside.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
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HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) — A car crashed into Hattiesburg High School over the weekend.
Hattiesburg Police said they went to the scene of the single-vehicle crash around 5:40 p.m. Sunday.
Officers said the driver left the scene. No injuries were reported.
The front of the building was damaged. School officials boarded up the broken windows.
HPD is still investigating. Anyone with additional information about the crash, contact police.
The damage to Hattiesburg High School will not prevent normal operations. Classes will resume as scheduled on tomorrow, August 14. — Hattiesburg Schools (@HPSD) August 13, 2017
On the latest episode of Off The Post, Postmedia's national hockey podcast wraps up the Stanley Cup Final and looks ahead to the Vegas expansion draft.
Which stories from the NHL season will we remember 10 years down the road?
How should Vegas GM George McPhee go about his business in the next few weeks?
Host John Matisz is joined by Mike Zeisberger, hockey columnist for the Toronto Sun, to put a bow on the 2016-17 season and bat around ideas relating to the upcoming expansion draft.
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Before the husky named Dakota started making headlines, Maine Welfare Advisory Council was already planning to advise the Legislature on whether Maine's "dangerous dog" law should be tougher. The council is set to take up the issue at its April 27 meeting at the State House complex in Augusta, according to Rep. Catherine Nadeau, D-Winslow, a council member who argues the state is not doing enough to protect its residents and their pets from vicious dogs.
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The London diocese will open a new church in Lakeshore on Friday after a $7 million fundraising campaign.
Bishop Ronald Fabbro will officially open and bless Good Shepherd church during a 7 p.m. mass. Hundreds of local parishioners and priests from across the diocese are expected to attend.
Good Shepherd church, at 462 Advance Blvd., replaces St. Gregory the Great in Tecumseh and St. William’s in Emeryville.
The diocese said it sold St. Gregory to the Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board. The Lakeshore Association of Fine Arts bought St. William’s.
The diocese said the fund raising campaign continues. People wishing to donate can go to dol.ca.
ENSURING that the Solent Enterprise Zone is a success is vital to the local economy, according to an MP.
Gosport MP Caroline Dinenage recently paid a visit to Daedalus to see the latest progress at the site, including the Daedalus Park business estate and the brand new Civil Engineering Training Centre.
In February a £6.6m extension to the Business Innovation Centre was announced, with work due for completion in the spring.
Ms Dinenage said: ‘It was great to see the recent developments at the Daedalus Site and to meet the first intake of apprentices at the Civil Engineering Training Centre.
‘The site is set to create even more jobs, allowing more people to work locally and taking cars off the road at peak times.
‘I firmly believe that the success of Daedalus is crucial to the future of our local economy. There is still much more to be done to see the site reach its full potential including the redevelopment of the waterfront part of the site.’
Police and fire officials say a guest at a Washington hotel died after falling into a boiler shaft on the roof and plunging 10 floors to the basement.
D.C. police spokesman Rachel Schaerr tells The Washington Post 23-year-old John Leonard of Herndon, Virginia, fell around 2:30 a.m. Sunday at the 9-story Dupont Circle Hotel. Authorities say he had gone to the roof with someone else, possibly his girlfriend.
Schaerr says Leonard went to the roof to get a good view of the city.
A spokesman for the D.C. Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department said crews that specialize in confined-space rescues recovered Leonard's body.
A manager at the Dupont Circle Hotel called the incident "a tragic accident" in a prepared statement. He did not offer more details.
Anyone can upload their life onto a social media accounts. This includes people engaged in criminal behavior, which can later be scrutinized by police and prosecutors. Here are a few posts that got the attention of Delaware law enforcement. Esteban Parra
A Bryan man was in jail Saturday morning after police said he tried opening the door of a patrol car and then threatened to harm an officer after police arrested him. Officers with the College Station Police Department were leaving a loud party call at The Retreat apartments on Jones Butler Drive about 1 a.m. when they said they noticed a man trying to open the passenger door of one of their patrol cars.
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The victim of a Port Arthur house robbery suffered from minor lacerations when trying to reenter his home Sunday night, according to a press release from the Port Arthur Police Department.
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FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) — A judge is weighing whether to force a Virginia university’s philanthropic arm to disclose details of its relationship with the conservative Koch Foundation.
The foundation has given tens of millions of dollars over the years to George Mason University, more than any school in the country.
A student-led group, Transparent GMU, has been seeking details of the school’s donor agreements with the foundation. Some students are concerned the Koch money comes with strings attached.
The relationship between the Koch Foundation and GMU has faced increased scrutiny since the university named its law school for conservative jurist Antonin Scalia in 2016, in conjunction with a Koch Foundation donation.
The trial began Tuesday in Fairfax. It centers on whether the George Mason University Foundation is a subject to the state’s freedom-of-information laws.
Municipal workers at Raleigh City Hall spent about an hour in Nash Square Wednesday morning, waiting while police cleared the building after the latest bomb threat, the third threat in a month.
The first U.S. national tour of the Broadway musical "Hamilton" will stop at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa, May 8-27, 2018. Cynthia Erivo and Jennie Harney star in the Broadway musical "The Color Purple."
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In the battle for economic supremacy, investors should quickly be realizing it’s increasingly about supply, not demand.
Take vehicle giant Volvo. Tuesday it said demand for trucks is strong. The trouble is its own supply-chain constraints are crimping profitability. In the U.S. shale boom, Permian basin operators are encountering congested pipelines and shortages of materials and workers. U.S. railroad companies BNSF and Union Pacific are offering big signing bonuses as freight volumes rise, the latter in part because truck...
YEREVAN, AUGUST 14, ARMENPRESS. More than 600 residents of Ararat province joined the firefighting works in the Khosrov Forest state reserve.
In addition to firefighter-rescue brigades, police officers, Ararat governor Aramayis Grigoryan and police chief of Ararat province, police colonel Sevan Kocharyan, the heads of all communities of the province are at the scene.
Ashot Vardanyan, deputy governor, told Armenpress that wind hinders the firefighting works. “At the moment there is a strong wind, and there are problems with fire spreading. We don’t face a problem of labor force, everyone waits for respective order. There is mainly a problem of special equipment, but the ministry of emergency situations is engaged on finding respective equipment”, he said.
According to him, there are still no reports on preliminary damages, the ministry of nature protection deals with this issue.
On August 12 fire broke out in the area covered with plant in the Khosrov Forest state reserve.
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Brandon police were out in tactical gear Tuesday afternoon executing a search warrant.
Officers were looking for a 39-year-old man in the 100 block of 24th Street in Brandon, as they believed the individual had weapons in his home.
Police said they arrested the man on charges of domestic assault, assault with a weapon and forcible confinement.
There is no threat to residents in the area, and police said they can return home.
The video, captured on a motorway in Nevada, US, shows the moment one man made an outrageous discovery.
On the back of a truck being followed by van marked "overload" appears to be a flying saucer.
It was spotted on Intersection 15 – a road that leads to the notorious Homey Airport and Groom Lake dubbed Area 51 by sky watchers.
The clip was originally uploaded to YouTube channel M Battle, but has gained popularity after being shared on popular conspiracy site thirdphaseofmoon.
A three-year-old boy has died after he was knocked down by a vehicle on a farm in Fife.
Stuart Nelson died in the accident on Cuttlehill Farm in the village of Crossgates shortly after 5pm on Tuesday.
A close relative said the boy, who recently had his third birthday, died in a “freak” accident when he was hit by a reversing forklift truck.
The relative, who did not want to be named, added: "It's very early to say what they'll be doing as a family. As far as I'm aware it's just a tragic accident.
March 31 Sinosoft Technology Group Ltd :
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Josie McGuire walks her dogs Jersey, left, and Mitzi, at Letterman Park in Clovis. JOHN WALKER Fresno Bee file
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Megyn Kelly TODAY welcomes Olympic swimmer Ariana Kukors Smith, who has filed suit against her former swimming coach, alleging sexual abuse, as well as USA Swimming. “He was controlling me since I was a kid,” Kukors Smith says of her former coach.
(THE FEDERALIST) — Mystery surrounds Robert Mueller and his investigation into Russia and President Trump. Some think he is the ultimate professional, others that he is a Democrat lackey, still others maintain he is working on Trump’s side.
We can see how he works if we look at how Mueller ran his second-most important investigation as FBI Director. In September of 2001, an entity began mailing anthrax through the US Postal system, hitting such prominent targets as NBC and Senator Daschle’s office. The terrorist attacks killed five and left others hospitalized. The world panicked.
Under Mueller’s management, the FBI launched an investigation lasting ten years. They now brag about spending “hundreds of thousands of investigator hours on this case.” Let’s take a closer look at Mueller’s response to understand the context of the investigation — who his people investigated, targeted, and found guilty.
A top Copenhagen official has played down hopes the Danish capital could soon join the F1 calendar.
Ninna Hedeager Olsen, the deputy mayor for Copenhagen’s technical and environment department, told Politiken newspaper that an F1 race in the city is "completely unrealistic".
"The organisation of an event like formula one is so extensive and requires so many resources that it is completely unrealistic for Copenhagen by 2020," she said.
Hedeager Olsen said another major obstacle is the city disruption the event would cause.
"My administration estimates that formula one could affect central parts of the city for up to nine weeks," she said. "This is of course completely unacceptable."
A different perspective on Korea
“Please, don’t tell me more.” It’s become a common plea from people choosing to disengage from the seemingly constant car crash that is our politics and culture. Apparently, presidential tweets about war and jokes about mushroom clouds and North Korean Pokemon armies
aren’t their cup of tea. Imagine that. When Fr. Gerard Hammond thinks of the prospect of any kind of military escalation, the word “catastrophe” is the first that comes to his mind. Read the full story and more in your Weekend edition of The Ennis News. Be informed, subscribe today!
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Leonard’s 37 Points Lead Spurs by Grizzlies 96-82
SAN ANTONIO (AP) _ Kawhi Leonard had a postseason career-high 37 points and
added 11 rebounds and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Memphis Grizzlies 96-82 on
Monday night to take a 2-0 lead in their first-round series.
San Antonio led for all but 13 seconds in winning its 10th consecutive
postseason game over Memphis.
Leonard finished the game 9 for 14 from the field and was 19 for 19 on free
throws.
Tony Parker added 15 points for the Spurs, who had three others score in double
figures.
Mike Conley scored 24 points, Zach Randolph had 18 points and Marc Gasol added
12 points for the Grizzlies.
Game 3 is Thursday night in Memphis.
Police in Philadelphia say schools have been locked down as they investigate reported sightings of the suspect in an apparently random killing in Cleveland. But authorities also say there is no indication that Steve Stephens is in Philadelphia.
Authorities say multiple 911 calls came in shortly after 12:30 p.m. Monday claiming that Stephens could be in or near Fairmount Park, a large green expanse northwest of downtown.
Officers are checking the area, and police say eight elementary schools and a high school are on lockdown as a precaution.
Police say Stephens shot a Cleveland retiree collecting aluminum cans Sunday and then posted video of the apparently random killing on Facebook.
Philadelphia is a more-than-six-hour drive from Cleveland.
Sen. Rob Portman said Tuesday that he has confidence in Mike Pompeo’s promise to use diplomacy over military action should he be confirmed as secretary of state.
“The other concern I heard was that they’re concerned that he’ll be too focused on the use of force rather than diplomacy and I would just direct you to his testimony before the committee,” Mr. Portman, Ohio Republican, said on Fox News.
He said that Mr. Pompeo said during his Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing that as a former military member he would promote the use of “soft power” before using force. Mr. Portman also said that Mr. Pompeo’s leadership skills as head of the Central Intelligence Agency over the past year could be used to “improve the morale” at the State Department.
Democrats remain largely opposed to Mr. Pompeo’s nomination and passed favorably out of committee largely along partisan lines.
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If you're still waiting for your owl to arrive before September 1, don't fret because it'll be easy to find your way back to Hogwarts this fall.
After the success of Toronto's first live rendition of Harry Potter and the Philospher's Stone, the Sony Centre will play host to two more concerts featuring subsequent films in the series.
From October 12 to 14, just in time for Halloween, the sprawling venue will screen Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. The Toronto Symphony Orchestra will provide the musical accompaniment by playing John Williams' score. Tickets are on sale now.
Meanwhile, tickets go on sale on Friday, August 18 for Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, which will screen along with the TSO on May 16 and 17. So, throw on your dress robes and get ready for a magical season at the theatre.
Alive at Five: "Brick Though the Window" book release (5pm), Alive at Eight: Edgar Allan Cash (8pm); DJ: Theresa Who (10pm)
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Defender Giorgio Chiellini has withdrawn from Italy’s training sessions ahead of this month’s international friendlies because of a thigh strain, his club Juventus said on Monday.
The Azzurri, as the Italian national team is called, is expected to take on Argentina in Manchester on Friday and England at Wembley four days later.
Interim coach Luigi Di Biagio replaced Gian Piero Ventura in November after Italy failed to qualify for the World Cup for the first time since 1958.
The 33-year-old Chiellini, capped 96 times by Italy, picked up the injury in Juve’s 0-0 draw at Spal on Saturday.
The Turin club said the injury would be evaluated over the next two days.
Juve’s next match is against AC Milan on March 31, followed by the first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final against Real Madrid on April 3.
19:01 Reported News Briefs Av 22, 5777 , 14/08/17 Av 22, 5777 , 14/08/17 New immigrants on the way: 70 to join IDF Read more More than 200 new immigrants are to fly from New York to Israel, including dozens of lone soldiers. ► ◄ Last Briefs
The Republican memo released by Congress alleges improper surveillance against President Trump's 2016 campaign.
A memo alleging the FBI abused its surveillance authority became public on Friday after a push by House Republicans. President Trump authorized the memo's release, even after the FBI expressed "grave concerns" about the "accuracy" of the document, authored by House intelligence Chairman Devin Nunes, R-Calif.
NPR journalists who cover the Justice Department, the White House and national security have annotated the White House's authorization letter and the memo itself.
A fourth person has been charged in the case of alleged genital mutilation of girls by members of a Muslim sect.
Tajera Shafiq was arraigned Wednesday in Detroit's U.S. District Court on charges of conspiracy to commit female genital mutilation, and aiding in the practice. She was released on bond and placed under house arrest with an electronic tether.
Federal documents say Shafiq attended the cutting of two Minnesota girls in February at a Detroit-area clinic, which authorities allege was performed by Dr. Jumana Nagarwala.
Shafiq's attorney Victoria Burton-Harris says there are no specific allegations and Shafiq didn't perform genital mutilation.
Nagarwala and the clinic's owners also have been charged. Her attorney denies the charges, saying she performed a religious ritual.
They belong to a sect called Dawoodi Bohra.
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Pivetta's hot start can be traced to a number of improvements in his curveball, The Athletic Philadelphia reports.
The curve has improved in just about every way possible. It's now dropping by 10 inches after dropping just 5.7 inches last year. Its horizontal movement is up from 3.3 inches to 6.3 inches. Pivetta's now throwing it at 80 mph after it averaged 77 mph in the first half of 2017. The changes stem from a change in grip after he decided to copy the spiked grip used by teammate Aaron Nola. Pivetta has also quieted his hands during his windup, which has helped not just the curve but also his overall command, and he's now walking just 3.6 percent of the batters he faces. Pivetta's 2.57 ERA seems at first glance easy to dismiss as a small-sample fluke after his 6.02 ERA last year, but changes in the curve seem to be driving a legitimately improved performance from the young righty, and his 2.28 FIP backs up the idea that he's deserved his excellent results.
If it’s Christmas related, you have a photo of it, and it leaves you with a mild sense of disappointment, then we want to hear from you
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A driver in Santiago, Chili made one hell of a mistake when the parking lot ramp she thought she was pulling into was, in fact, a set of steps with a glass door at the bottom.
Another angle of the incident:
Though this is a very unfortunate set of happenings, we're very happy to report that, aside from a bruised ego, no one was hurt.
April 12 Volkswagen Ag
* Volkswagen's Slovakia plant chief executive Ralf Sacht says the factory is not planning any major investments at the moment, it wants to earn back previous investments
* VW Slovakia invested 1.9 billion euros between 2012-2016, including 550 million in 2016; says amount accounts for half of its overall investment in country in past 25 years
* Sacht also said this year's production could be a bit lower than 388,687 cars made in 2016, as the plant prepares to launch new modelsFurther company coverage: (Prague Newsroom)
Event time: 7pm
On Saturday, February 11 at 7 p.m., Door County musicians and poets will present “Words on Fire” in the DCA Fireside Lobby. Musicians will pair with poets to create a lively coffeehouse atmosphere and a powerful evening of entertainment. This will be the third annual “Words on Fire” concert, after past years’ events proved to be resounding successes.
Poets and musicians slated to participate in “Words on Fire” include Mike Orlock, John Orlock, Judy Roy, Pete Evans, Peter Sherrill, Cristy Christensen, Ralph Murre, Sharon Auberle, John Iverson, Pete Thelen, Mike King, Grace Richards, Juan Juaregui, Sylvia Cavanaugh, Cole DeGenova, and Albert DeGenova.
Price: Tickets are $17.50. All seats are general admission and seating is limited. Advance reservations are recommended and can be made at the DCA box office, located on Highway 42 in Fish Creek. The box office is open Monday-Friday, 12-5 p.m. Tickets can be purchased in person, on the phone at (920) 868-2728, or online at www.dcauditorium.org.
By AARON GETTINGER
Staff Writer
The Museum of Science and Industry, 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, is commemorating the 1953 discovery of DNA’s double-helix structure and the 2003 completion of the Human Genome Project with a number of special events through next Sunday.
Guests who register can watch the 3-D printing of a DNA model and create their own designs at the fabrication laboratory, or Fab Lab, on April 28 and 29 for a fee.
Free activities with admission include pulling out strands of DNA from saliva samples at the DNA Lab and Science Cart through Sunday and talks with University of Chicago scientists about cells, genetic evolution and links between DNA and cancer.
More information can be found at msichicago.org/dnadays.
a.gettinger@hpherald.com
Winning numbers drawn in 'LuckyDay Lotto Midday' game
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday afternoon's drawing of the Illinois Lottery's "LuckyDay Lotto Midday" game were:
11-23-25-35-43
(eleven, twenty-three, twenty-five, thirty-five, forty-three)
Rodgers did not log any touches from scrimmage but returned three kickoffs for 60 yards in Sunday's 24-21 loss to the Lions.
The versatile veteran didn't see any snaps on offense for the first time since Week 9, as Doug Martin's return from a concussion made Rodgers the odd man out in the backfield. The seven-year veteran has been minimally involved as a running back since the first three games of the season, when he served as the lead back while Martin finished serving his suspension. As such, his fantasy value remains limited to formats that factor in return yards.
An employee of North Raleigh Guns demonstrates how a "bump" stock works at the Raleigh, N.C., shop in 2013. The gunman who unleashed hundreds of rounds of gunfire on a crowd of concertgoers in Las Vegas on Monday, Oct. 2, 2017, attached what is called a "bump-stock" to two of his weapons, in effect converting semiautomatic firearms into fully automatic ones. Allen Breed AP
EDMONTON - Bet they didn't see that coming — Edmonton police are warning the public about fraudsters posing as psychics and astrologers.
The department has been getting calls from people who say they were led to believe they'd been cursed with black magic or witchcraft.
In one investigation, an individual was persuaded to pay $100,000 in cash and gold to have “black magic removed from their life and to have access” to money.
Edmonton police say fraudsters often leave flyers on parked vehicles or use fake names and target vulnerable people, promising to fix their personal problems.
Investigators say if an astrologer or psychic promises to solve personal and financial problems, it's fraud.
Same goes if they request money up front for performing healing rituals; claim to be able to remove black magic or witchcraft; or present a plan requiring thousands of dollars in payments.
(CTV Edmonton)
(Los Angeles, CA) — A shooting at a middle school in Los Angeles yesterday is being ruled an accident. The 12-year-old girl arrested for the incident at Sal Castro Middle School is being charged with negligent discharge of a firearm.
A 15-year-old student was shot in the head. He’s in stable condition and expected to fully recover. Another 15-year-old girl was hit in the wrist. Several others suffered minor injuries. Police recovered a handgun from the scene.
Republicans who control Indiana's Statehouse say fiscal restraint will be in order when they write the state's two-year budget in the coming months. But as GOP leaders preach frugality ahead of the annual legislative session which kicks off Tuesday, they are also planning for a big increase in infrastructure spending - and want to raise taxes to pay for it.
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Former Homeland Security Adviser to President Obama Lisa Monaco told Jake Tapper that she's concerned the war of words between the U.S. and North Korea could lead to an unintended confrontation.
Source: CNN
According to our news partners at AL.com , Straight to Ale's Lily Flagg Milk Stout is among 20 labels featured in the publication's 10 Best Readers' Choice contest, which allows readers to vote for their favorite beer label once per day until polls close March 13. "Oftentimes our first impressions of a new beer, chosen out of the myriad options now available at just about any grocer or bottle shop, come from the branding," the USA Today website said. "A good beer label stands out from the crowd, piques our curiosity and represents the beer contained behind the label."
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* Its drug crizanlizumab was shown to prolong time to patients’ first sickle cell pain crisis in a study.
* The drug approximately doubled the time to first on-treatment sickle cell pain crisis, according to new subgroup analysis of Phase II SUSTAIN data.
* Discussions with health authorities continue; FDA filing anticipated by end of 2018 pending outcome of ongoing healthy volunteer bridging study. Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting By Zurich newsroom)
A winning $5 million Mega Millions lottery ticket was sold at a gas station in Chicago last week, according to the Illinois Lottery.And the winner had yet to come forward Monday afternoon, lottery officials said.The Quick Pick ticket has the winning numbers -- 05 - 10 - 55 - 60 - 73, plus the 5X Megaplier -- from Friday's drawing.The ticket was purchased at Mobil, 2800 W. Lawrence Ave., on the city's North Side.The Illinois Lottery urged the lucky winner to immediately sign the back of the ticket and keep it in a safe place until they visit one of the lottery's five Prize Centers in Chicago, Des Plaines, Rockford, Springfield or Fairview Heights.Winners have one year from the original drawing date to claim their prize.For more information, visit: illinoislottery.com
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Israel said it hit dozens of military targets in Gaza in response to a barrage of mortar and rocket fire from the strip's Palestinian militants, in the worst flare-up since a 2014 war.
The Israeli military released video which they say shows strikes against military targets in the Gaza Strip.
The military said it hit drone storage facilities, military compounds, and rocket and munition workshops across the Gaza Strip.
A ceasefire agreement had been reached to restore calm, though an Israeli intelligence minister denies this
An elderly woman suffered hand and arm injuries when the mobility scotter she was riding was in collision with a car in Gaywood on Friday.
The incident, which involved a silver Seat Ibiza car, happened on Lynn Road, near the pelican crossing close to the Queen Mary Road junction, at around 6pm.
Witnesses should contact PC Andy Miles on 101.
Burnley boss Sean Dyche feels his side's 2-1 defeat to 10-man Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium represents a missed opportunity.
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A local attorney says officers of the court find themselves targets during domestic dispute more often than you’d think.
A local attorney says officers of the court find themselves targets during domestic dispute more often than you’d think.
Holly Hefton is a long-time Family Law Attorney in downtown Oklahoma City. She said the gunshot murders Tuesday of Attorney Bryan Young and his client Cayann Patterson by Patterson’s estranged ex-husband illustrates the danger attorneys and even judges can face.
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“I’ve been called ever name in the book. I’ve just recently had to have a sweep of my car by my investigator because an opposing party threatened to put a GPS tracking device on it for some reason,” said Hefton.
Hefton said her downtown office staffs a full-time licensed staff investigator who carries a gun. She also said attorneys take security precautions at their homes too.
A model railway enthusiast is enjoying his hobby from beyond the grave - after his family put his ashes inside a toy coal truck. Peter Hurst spent 40 years making a detailed miniature village in his attic and building up a collection 40 model locomotives. When he died aged 88 in January his sons Simon, 53, and Paul, 58, wanted to honour his lifelong passion. So they put his ashes into a model coal truck and occasionally go up into the attic to send his remains around the track.
Although it was a little chilly, it was a great day for a groundbreaking.Halo House Foundation broke ground on a 42,500 sq ft, 33-unit apartment facility which will provide over 11,000 days of housing a year to blood cancer patients.At the ceremony, Executive Director Kathleen Fowler said "it's a dream come true that was years in the making." Children battling a blood cancer will be welcome at Halo House in one of the four, 2-bedroom apartments for families.The building will be complete in early 2019, donations are still welcome.Halo House is a 501(c3) public charity founded by MD Anderson Cancer Center's Dr. Nathan Fowler and his mother Kathleen Fowler.Their vision is that one day no one battling the blood cancers leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma will have to worry about where they are going to live during treatment in Houston, or going bankrupt while paying for expenses.Since opening in 2011, Halo House has served over 290 families and provided over 18,5000 days of housing.
For the Mar. 19. edition of Central Texas Living Ann Harder spoke with Louis Hunter, co-founder of Deep in the Heart Film Festival.
During the interview, Hunter explained when the film festival is set to begin, and what type of films are featured in the festival.
For more information about the film festival and how to attend, click here.
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Suicidal California Woman Kills Father By Driving Into Traffic
A California woman is facing murder, assault with a deadly weapon, and vandalism charges for allegedly causing the Jan. 7 highway wreck that killed a 29-year-old married father-of-two in his fourth year of medical school with a new baby on the way, according to People.
Allegedly Grace Elizabeth Ward, 28 ws contemplating suicide earlier this month and decided to drive into oncoming traffic. The woman caused a fatal accident that claimed the life of Ryan Folsom. Ward shattered her leg in the accident whilst Folsom’s family lost their father and husband.
Police allege Ward collided with a median after sitting between the two lanes of traffic for more than 7 minutes, authorities allege she turned onto the highway and accelerated, even steering into cars as they approached.
The woman made her first appearance in court yesterday, caught on video by The Redding Record Searchlight.
Ward is currently being held on $1.5 million bail.
New moms and dads often fail their first test of parenthood: installing the infant car seat. Fortunately, help is available.
The man who was shot Wednesday night in Craig died from his injuries Thursday. 48-year-old Michael Adam Freese was reportedly shot by 40-year-old Rachel Niemeyer at the Bear Valley Inn. Niemeyer was arrested for 1st degree assault and domestic violence, additional charges are expected to be filed. Pictured Rachel Niemeyer, photo courtesy of the Moffat County Jail, click to enlarge.
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MOSCOW, March 29 VTB Bank is discussing with co-investors in Russia's No.4 mobile phone operator Tele2 a possible ownership change that would give state-controlled Rostelecom control in the mobile company, VTB's First Deputy CEO said on Wednesday.
Rostelecom has a 45-percent stake in Tele2 Russia, while VTB and its partners own the remaining 55 percent. (Reporting by Kira Zavyalova; writing by Maria Kiselyova; Editing by Andrey Ostroukh)
An air raid has struck several cars in northwestern Syria, killing at least eight people, including Al-Qaeda-linked fighters and a senior commander with a Chinese Islamist militant faction, an activist group and a local jihadi commander said Monday.
The U.S. has killed some of Al-Qaeda's most senior commanders in Syria over the past two years in airstrikes. Those targeted included members of the so-called Khorasan group, which Washington describes as an internal branch of Al-Qaeda that plans attacks against Western interests.
The Observatory said eight people were killed in the airstrike, including three Islamist commanders.
The Fatah al-Sham commander confirmed that several people were killed, including Qahtani and Turkistani.
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Monsignor Richard O'Keeffe leads mourners in the rosary for Adrienne Heredia and her four children at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Yuma in 2005. Aftermath of the 2005 Yuma murders Monsignor Richard O'Keeffe leads mourners in the rosary for Adrienne Heredia and her four children at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Yuma in 2005.
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April 20 Syntel Inc
* Syntel reports first quarter 2017 financial results
* Q1 earnings per share $0.46
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.44 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Sees FY 2017 earnings per share $1.57 to $1.77
* Sees FY 2017 revenue $855 million to $900 million
* Q1 revenue $225.9 million versus I/B/E/S view $223.4 million
* Syntel Inc - Global headcount of 22,795 on March 31, 2017, versus 24,496 in year-ago quarter
* Syntel -"Saw weak trends for banking & financial services, healthcare segments in Q1 as customers remained cautious in challenging business environment"
* Syntel- "Saw weak trends for banking and financial services and healthcare segments in Q1 as customers remained cautious in a challenging business environment" Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Victory in first Midland Football League encounter
Rugby Town opened their Midland Football League account with a 2-1 win at Sporting Khalsa on Saturday.
Rugby's Star Man Ruben Wiggin-Thomas against Sporting Khalsa
Two first-half goals, from James Dance after seven minutes and Star Man Ruben Wiggins-Thomas in the 29th were enough to secure the club’s first Premier Division points.
Khalsa replied not long before half time, but couldn’t find an equaliser, and weren’t helped by being reduced to ten men with 17 minutes to go for a two-footed tackle.
Rugby are at home tomorrow evening (Tuesday 15th) to Long Eaton United for their second league game ahead of Saturday’s FA Cup Preliminary Round tie, also at Butlin Road, against Romulus.
United Staes' Men's 4x100 meters relay team, from left, Christian Coleman, Mike Rogers, Jaylen Bacon and Justin Gatlin pose on the podium with their silver medal at the World Athletics Championships in London Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017. Martin Meissner AP Photo
In response to the most recent mass school shooting at a Florida high school Feb. 14, 2018, South Mississippi gun shop owners weigh in on the national gun control debate saying they hope lawmakers think before taking action.
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Waldeck, Nova Scotia – Elderly patient dies after ambulance crash
Pinellas County, Florida – Reasons elusive as EMS demand skyrockets
Maywood, Illinois – Woman who went missing after running from ambulance located
West Midlands, UK – Lenient jail term stands for man who attacked paramedic
Melbourne, Australia – Mums jailed after brutal bashing of paramedic
Queensland, Australia – Paramedic jailed after shameful secret exposed
George, South Africa – EMS crew robbed while helping patient, another attacked
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A 22-year-old was fatally stabbed during an argument in Montgomery early Friday morning.
Montgomery police found Ladarius Snow with a stab wound while responding to a call about a person shot in the 2400 block of Chase Park Drive at 2:30 a.m. Snow was taken to Jackson Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
A suspect has been taken into custody and charges are pending, police said. It is unknown at this time why the victim and the suspect were arguing with each other. The investigation is still ongoing, thus additional information was not released.
NEW YORK (AP)  Police say a New York City teacher has been arrested for sending nude photos of himself to a 15-year-old former student.
The Daily News reports (http://nydn.us/2xobAyq ) 35-year-old Michael Cognato was arrested Friday and accused of sending naked photos and videos to the girl.
Prosecutors say he also persuaded the girl to send lewd videos of herself to him.
Cognato is a teacher at Intermediate School 93 in Queens. Prosecutors say the girl was his student when she was in the eighth grade and they stayed in contact after she graduated from the school.
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Cognato faces charges including promoting a sexual performance by a child.
A city Department of Education spokesman says Cognato has been removed from the classroom.
Information about a lawyer for Cognato was not immediately available.
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A former President of the country, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has reportedly apologized to Dr. Joe Odumakin over an incident which occurred in May, 2004.
The former Nigerian leader was reported to have met with the prominent Nigerian activist, Dr Joe Odumakin who was manhandled by the ex-president’s security operatives during the May 19, 2004 protest.
Dr. Odumakin took to her social media page to announce the former president’s apology which was tendered to her when the duo met at an event in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
Odumakin on her Instagram page wrote: “I apologise on behalf of the security operatives that manhandled you during the May 19, 2004 protest. Former President ;Chief Olusegun Obasanjo told me today during d JAMB retreat interactive session, Abeokuta, Ogun State.”
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Mt. Joy
with special guest Trevor Sensor
Friday, August 4
Doors 7PM / Show 8PM
The Back Room @ Colectivo Coffee
Mt. Joy is an indie-folk band from Philadelphia, currently recording their first full-length album. This past fall, their first single "Astrovan" began taking off on streaming platforms across the board. Now, continuing their growth, Mt. Joy is hitting the road and making a stop at the intimate Back Room at Colectivo.
Mt. Joy with special guest Trevor Sensor Friday, August 4 Doors 7PM / Show 8PM The Back Room @ Colectivo Coffee Mt. Joy is an indie-folk band from Philadelphia, currently recording their first full-length album. This past fall, their first single "Astrovan" began taking off on streaming platforms across the board. Now, continuing their growth, Mt. Joy is hitting the road and making a stop at the intimate Back Room at Colectivo.
We could still use the rain, according the the National Weather Service, since June 1st St. Cloud has officially had 7.55 inches of rain, which is .82 of an inch below normal for the summer month. By comparison, last year at this time we had 10.2 inches of rain.
ESSEX COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Police continue to investigate a fatal crash that occurred over the weekend in Essex County.
At approximately 11:05 p.m. on Saturday, police were called to the scene of the crash on Tidewater Trail near Dangerfield Road.
Authorities say a 2008 GMC Sierra pick-up truck was traveling northbound when the vehicle ran off the right side of the road, struck a culvert and overturned. The driver, Christopher P. Ball, 37, of Champlain, Va., was pronounced dead at the scene.
Investigation revealed that alcohol and speed were factors in the crash.
Police say Taylor Shackleford, 21, was the only passenger in the vehicle. He was transported to Riverside Tappahannock Hospital for treatment of minor injuries and later released.
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Active Weather Pattern Continues
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Our active weather pattern is sticking around through the weekend into early next week. This means daily showers and t-storms otherwise hot and humid. Storms that do develop will knock the heat off a bit but they will also be capable of heavy rain, lightning, and gusty winds. It looks like a frontal boundary will make a run at us Monday into Tuesday. There’s a good chance of rain until this boundary moves south and east of us. That’s if it has the strength to make it completely past us. We will go with the scenario that it does and our rain chances back off a bit for the middle of next week.
Organic tomatoes grow healthily in Upper Egypt; however, due to the big change in pricing of tomatoes in the market, sometimes the collection and transportation cost of tomatoes exceeds the price of selling. 1 The farmer then makes the difficult decision of leaving high quality tomatoes to ripe in the farm and never collected.
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DETROIT (WXYZ) - On the first Saturday in February each year, the Friends of the Detroit River hosts the Shiver on the River.
The event is designed to bring people down to the river and to Belle Isle Park, and to educate them about the importance of the river and the need for effective stewardship of the river and its environs.
The event is based at the historic Belle Isle Casino, and involves most of the venues on the island, including the Belle Isle Aquarium, the Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory, the Belle Isle Nature Zoo, the Dossin Museum, the Detroit Yacht Club, the Detroit Boat Club, and the U.S. Coast Guard Station. To learn more, visit http://www.detroitriver.org/events/fdr-shiver-on-the-river.php
NEW YORK (AP) — Gun deaths have fallen in California over a 16 year period ending in 2015, driven largely by a decline in gang violence, a recent — and rare — scientific study of firearm violence found.
Researchers at the University of California, Davis published their findings in the May issue of the journal Annals of Epidemiology after reviewing 50,921 firearm deaths recorded in California between 2000 and 2015.
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The report found 24,922 firearm homicides during that period and 23,682 suicides by gun. Researchers say the number of firearm homicides dropped from 4.19 per 100,000 people in 2000 to a low of 3.13 per 100,000 in 2014 before ticking up slightly in 2015.
Researcher Veronica Pear attributed the decline in gun homicides to a reduction of gang violence, particularly in Los Angeles County.
Mesut Ozil kept alive Arsenal's hopes of a top-four finish as Middlesbrough slid closer to the Premier League exit door on Monday night.
The Germany midfielder fired home a 71st-minute winner to finally kill off battling Boro, who had dragged themselves back into the game when Alvaro Negredo cancelled out Alexis Sanchez's first-half free-kick five minutes after the restart.
The 2-1 triumph - the Gunners' first league away win for three months - lifted Arsene Wenger's men seven points behind fourth-placed Manchester City, with a game in hand.
However, the visitors had to fight all the way in front of a crowd of 31,298 at the Riverside, with Steve Agnew's Boro making up for what they may lack in quality with a committed display which for long periods looked like earning them tangible reward.
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April 21 Qbe Insurance Group Ltd
* Pricing on usd300m fixed rate senior notes due 2022
* Notes will bear 3.00 % per annum interest
* Notes issued for term of 5.5 years (maturing 21 october 2022)
* Priced an issue of usd300 million fixed rate senior notes due 2022, to be issued under its usd4 billion medium term note programme
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SAN ANTONIO — A Texas judge has ordered a comprehensive psychological evaluation of a former nurse convicted of killing a toddler and giving an overdose to an infant who survived.
Genene Jones is charged with killing four other babies and awaits trial on a murder charge for the death of 11-month-old Joshua Sawyer in December 1981. Her attorneys requested the evaluation in the hope of supporting Jones’ claims of diminished capacity because of strokes and her assertion that she hears phantom voices.
Authorities suspect Jones, who’s 67, is responsible for the deaths of as many as 60 children. She’s served decades in prison since her first murder conviction in 1984 and was to be released last March, but Bexar (bayr) County prosecutors obtained indictments charging her with murder in four other infant deaths.
Five people have been charged with attempted murder after a drug dealer was allegedly pushed out of a 3rd-floor balcony in Bowen Hills.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Samsung SDS Co Ltd :
* Says it plans to pay annual cash dividend as 2,000 won/share to shareholders of record on Dec. 31, 2017
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South Carolina's Hayden Hurst gets loose for a touchdown after making a catch against Arkansas during second-quarter action in Columbia, S.C. on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. (Travis Bell/SIDELINE CAROLINA)
It's been a pretty good year for South Carolina tight end Hayden Hurst
The junior is one of eight semifinalists for the Mackey Award, which is given annually to the most outstanding tight end in college football.
“It’s an honor,” Hurst said about being named a semifinalist. “Like I told you guys before when I stepped foot on campus, I figured I could come and compete, but being one of eight tight ends to be named top in the country is pretty humbling.”
Previous winners on the list include Kellen Winslow, II, Dallas Clark, Mercedes Lewis, Dwayne Allen, and Tyler Eifert just to name a few.
The winner of the Mackey Award will be announced on December 6.
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HAILEY, Idaho -- Actors Bruce Willis and Demi Moore have donated the Liberty Theatre in downtown Hailey to a local theater company.
The Idaho Statesman reports that the formalized gift gives the Company of Fools a secure, permanent space where the theatrical company has performed since 1996.
The couple, who are now divorced, bought the historic movie house in 1995 with the idea of transforming it into a live-performance space. The next year, they encouraged friends Rusty Wilson and Denise Simone to relocate their theater company to Idaho to perform on the Liberty’s thrust stage.
In 2013, Company of Fools merged with the Sun Valley Center for the Arts, creating the largest arts organization in Idaho.
Moore and Willis are longtime supporters of the Wood River Valley.
A teenager's dad helped police find him and arrest him for stealing a car and hitting a parked SUV on Sunday. Kennewick police responded to 4711 W. Metaline Ave. about a silver Lincoln Town Car colliding with a parked blue Chevrolet HHR on Sunday at 2:40 p.m. The driver got out and ran into a nearby apartment.
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Maine committee resuming work on state budget
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — The Maine Legislature's Appropriations Committee is meeting to see if Democrats and Republicans are any closer to a compromise on a supplemental budget.
Committee members on Wednesday will consider unfunded bills, bond proposals and other measures left on the table when lawmakers adjourned last month with unfinished business. Some of the matters must be dealt with before the end of the fiscal year on June 30.
One of the biggest sticking points is funding to get the ball rolling to expand Medicaid.
House Republicans have balked at putting money toward the voter-approved effort that would provide health coverage to an additional 70,000 Mainers. A judge is currently considering a lawsuit aimed at forcing lawmakers to proceed with the expansion.
New security concerns raised as U.S. blames Russia for cyberattacks targeting power grid; former CIA operative Mike Baker speaks out.
Baku. 26 August. REPORT.AZ/ The price of WTI (West Texas Intermediate) crude oil up by $ 0,44 or 0,93% and made $ 47,87/barrel on the world market.
Report informs, price of Brent oil brand increased by $ 0,37 or 0,71% and made $ 52,41/barrel.
Reese Witherspoon teaches you Southern slang words and phrases. Find out what “caddywonked,” “hoecake,” and other words mean…and it’s stinkin’ cute!
UPDATE 8-UPS worker kills 3 colleagues in San Francisco, turns gun on himself
SAN FRANCISCO, June 14 A UPS driver opened fire with a handgun inside a United Parcel Service Inc delivery center in San Francisco on Wednesday, killing three co-workers before fatally shooting himself as police closed in, authorities and company officials said.
A now thoroughly reinvigorated Aston Martin must have been delighted to see just how well the V8-engined DB11 was received upon its launch last year. But with such an accomplished car came an unspoken problem – it made the existing DB11 V12 superfluous for anybody buying the car on merit rather than simply to have the most expensive variant possible.
That, in brief, is how we end up here, staring at the gorgeous metalwork of the new DB11 AMR. This is the car that takes over as the flagship grand tourer in Aston’s line-up, retaining V12 power, but with chassis improvements derived from the V8 and the performance dial turned up a notch. Until the launch of the DBS Superleggera later this year this...
Aaron Merriman won Northfield Park's first race of the year with King Muscles, his first of eight wins on the night.
Aaron Merriman is harness racing's dash winning driver for both 2015 and 2016. Flipping the calendar to 2017 has not changed his winning ways. In fact, Merriman won eight races on Sunday (January 1) at Northfield Park.
Aaron's triumphs were with King Muscles ($2.40) in race 1, Jude Hall ($2.60) in race three, Ewald Hanover ($3.60) in race five, Beauty Chip ($2.20) in race six, Stevie Diamonds ($3.20) in race eight, Doc Betts' Buckeye ($2.40) in race 10, SR Radar ($3.00) in race 12 and Avanza ($2.60) in race 14.
Merriman won his first race in 1998, a $2,200 condition event in 1:58.3, at the former Raceway Park in Toledo, Ohio aboard Albert's Filly.
Since breaking his maiden, Aaron has scored 8,737 more times with purse earnings approaching $53 million.
Christian Horner has given Australian Formula One ace Daniel Ricciardo until August to re-sign with Red Bull or the team will begin looking elsewhere.
The Red Bull boss' demands follow revelations the 28-year-old has reportedly been in negotiations with Italian giants Ferrari.
In demand: Daniel Ricciardo. Photo: AP
"We do not want to wait forever. We have other good options," Horner told German magazine Auto Motor Und Sport .
Ricciardo has become the hottest free agent on the Formula One circuit following his Chinese Grand Prix victory 10 days ago.
Reigning champions Mercedes are also reportedly interested.
MCC, BOC Aviation get thumbs-up from investors Metallurgical Corporation of China and BOC Aviation found strong investor support for their bonds on Monday, with the former bagging Asia’s first senior perpetual bond in more than a month and the latter walking away with an over six times covered transaction.
The auction house says the selling exibition is a testament to Asian buyers' appetite for Western art. Elly Park reports.
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The first patient has been enrolled in Spectrum Pharmaceuticals' (SPPI +5.1% ) Phase 3 clinical trial assessing Qapzola (apaziquone) in patients with low-to-intermediate risk non-muscle invasive bladder cancer as a surgical adjuvant in patients undergoing TURBT (transurethral resection of the bladder tumor).
The company received a CRL in November 2016 citing the need to conduct another late-stage study.
The primary endpoint of the 425-subject study is time to recurrence in up to five year. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the estimated primary completion date is January 2020.
Apaziquone is a prodrug that is activated by certain enzymes that are over-expressed in bladder cancer cells. The activation renders it a highly cytotoxic alkylating agent.
Previously: FDA rejects Spectrum Pharma's NDA for QAPZOLA (Nov. 18, 2016)
Myanmar gov't admits video shows police beating villagers
YANGON, Myanmar (AP) — Myanmar's government has vowed to take action against police officers shown beating villagers in a video that has circulated on the internet.
Monday's front-page story in the state-owned Global New Light of Myanmar newspaper about the Nov. 5 incident was a rare official acknowledgment of abuses taking place in the western state of Rakhine. The authorities have been conducting counterinsurgency operations there since an attack in October by unidentified armed men killed nine border guards.
Human rights groups accuse security forces of abuses against the Muslim Rohingya minority in Rakhine, including rape, killings and the burning of more than 1,000 homes.
BALTIMORE -- A Maryland waterfowl hunter was flown to the hospital Thursday after he was struck unconscious by a duck he had just shot out of the sky, authorities say, CBS Baltimore reports. Robert Meilhammer, 51, was hunting with others in Easton near the Miles River shortly before 5 p.m. when the dead goose fell from the sky.
The Maryland Natural Resources Police said the hunter was sent to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center where he was treated for head and facial injuries. Meilhammer has been listed in stable condition, officials said.
Officials drove Meilhammer to Easton Airport via ambulance out of an abundance of caution. He was then airlifted to the trauma center.
Maryland Natural Resources Police, Talbot County Sheriff's Office deputies and local EMS responded to the scene.
What started as a bonfire in the backyard of a Post Falls home turned into an alarming house fire that has done substantial damage. Early Tuesday morning, the occupants inside the home off Greensferry Rd. awoke to smoke and flames in the back of the house.
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A fire, suspected to be an act of arson, gutted a two-bedroom house at Covent Garden, East Bank Demerara early yesterday morning.
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Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement marking one hundred and three years since the beginning of the Armenian Genocide:
“More than 100 years ago, the world witnessed the beginning of one of the greatest acts of barbarism of the 20th Century when the Ottoman Empire began the systematic murder of 1.5 million Armenian men, women and children. The Armenian Genocide remains a dark stain on the history of human civilization and an enduring reminder of the need to acknowledge and confront the past.
A Milford man is facing charges after he allegedly stabbed someone at a Memorial Day party on Monday.
Police said 28-year-old Christopher Wesolowski went to a party, uninvited, and reportedly stabbed a male victim in the neck and hand after a verbal confrontation.
The victim had approached Wesolowski about having a handgun and pointing it at other guests at the party.
Police said the victim was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Wesolowski was arrested and charged with first-degree breach of peace, second-degree assault with a knife, carrying a dangerous weapon, and reckless endangerment.
He was released on a $50,000 bond and is expected to appear in court next month.
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Grimes (lower leg) made the trip up to Jacksonville for this week's joint practices with the Jaguars but is sidelined indefinitely, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
Grimes' laceration, sustained in last Wednesday's practice when he got tangled up with a receiver, ultimately required 20 stitches to close. The veteran corner is still in the midst of the healing process, so it's difficult to ascertain when he'll be able to return to the field. Given the extent of the injury, it's conceivable the Bucs could opt hold him out of the remaining three exhibitions and simply let practices serve as his prep for the regular season.
(WHDH) — New England Patriots star tight end Rob Gronkowski confirmed in an Instagram post Tuesday that he will be back with the Pats for the 2018 season.
“I met with coach today and informed him I will be back for the 2018 season with the Pats. I have been working out, staying in shape and feel great. Looking forward to another championship run,” Gronkowski said.
Gronkowski cast doubt on his future with the team following Super Bowl LII, when he said that he would be taking time to reevaluate his future. Several subsequent reports said the NFL All-Pro was considering a possible jump to Hollywood or the WWE.
Gronkowski caught 69 passes and scored eight touchdowns last season.
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Indiana Governor-elect Eric Holcomb has selected the new auditor of state. Allen County Auditor Tera Klutz will serve as Indiana’s 57th State Auditor. Klutz will replace current State Auditor Suzanne Crouch, who was elected to serve as the Lieutenant Governor for Holcomb.
Klutz, who was elected as the Allen County Auditor in 2010 and re-elected in 2014, will be the first Certified Public Accountant to serve as Auditor of State in Indiana history. She has previously served eight years as Chief Deputy Auditor in Allen County and is currently the president-elect of the Indiana Auditors’ Association.
Holcomb’s selection will be sworn-in, along with several other statewide officials, on January 9th.
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Doctors in Hampshire were to be among the first GPs in Britain to be trained to use a drug designed to dramatically cut deaths from heart attacks.
Beecham Pharmaceuticals, makers of the clot-dissolving drug Eminase, was planning a £250,000 national training programme to teach GPs to use it.
The scheme would focus on 60 major towns and cities around the country.
Portsmouth or Southampton would be chosen as bases for the training of GPs in Hampshire.
Before, emergency treatment for heart attacks had only been carried out by hospital doctors but research showed it took an average of four hours from the start of the attack before a sufferer was taken to hospital.
Of the 230,000 heart attacks in Britain each year, 160,000 were fatal and 72,000 victims died before they reached hospital.
The Stedman Town Hall east of Fayetteville suffered extensive damage Wednesday afternoon when a storm toppled a tree onto the building destroying the roof
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Navicent Health has responded to the NAACP’s claims that it lacks diversity on its executive board and other high ranking positions.
The hospital giant cited survey data from 2015 suggesting the opposite.
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In a study that included a thousand hospitals across the nation, The Institute for Diversity in Health Management found that minorities represented 14 percent of hospital boards, 15 percent of executive leadership and 19 percent of first and mid-level managers.
Navicent reported in the statement that in 2017, minorities represented nearly 35% of Navicent Health’s board members, 18% of its executive leadership and 25% of its first and mid-level managers.
“We believe this number exceeds the percentage of African-Americans in management positions in hospitals of our size and scope,” the statement reads in part.
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Lake in the Hills police ask for help identifying burglary suspect
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Lake in the Hills police are seeking help in identifying a suspect in a series of burglaries Sunday and Monday.
Police posted security camera footage that captured what appears to be a man breaking into several cars in the area of Clark and Patton avenues between Sunday night and Monday morning.
In the video, a man is seen trying to open the doors of two pickup trucks and a car parked in a driveway. It wasn't clear whether the suspect was able to enter the vehicles.
Police asked anyone with information to contact the Lake in the Hills police department by phone at (847) 658-5676 or anonymously through their Nixle emergency notification service.
Barraclough has allowed one run over seven innings to begin 2017.
Barraclough already has a 11.6 K/9 rate this season, but will have to up his strikeouts even more if he wants to match the 14.6 K/9 rate he posted in 2016. Across 72.2 innings last season, the 26-year-old posted a 2.85 ERA. He is currently occupying a middle-relief role, but will likely have a chance to compete for more late-inning appearances if he continues his early-season performance.
Today is the last roundup for the week. I will be moving this weekend and I won't be around on Friday or Monday. I'll try to be back for y'all next Wednesday, so be ready for a lot of app sales.
Duluth Boy Loses Battle With Cancer After Completing Bucket List
Dexter Ojeda Was 11 Years Old
DULUTH, Minn. – An 11-year-old Duluth boy whose bucket list included a chance to star in his own horror movie has lost his battle to cancer.
Dexter Ojeda died Wednesday afternoon with his family by his side.
His mother posted on Facebook to say Dexter was a warrior and “he was so, so brave. He was always so happy, even from birth,” said Jenny St. George. “He died with his eyes open, looking forward to what’s next.”
Dexter was the star of his locally produced horror movie, “Bring Them To Me,” and gave many colorful interviews to the local media along the way.
Dexter’s family wants to thank the community for the outpouring of support, especially with his bucket list.
The family is also hoping for donations for a large obituary with two pictures – one showing Dexter before and during cancer.
You can reach Jenny St. George on Facebook if you are interested in helping with the obit.
Funeral arrangements are pending.
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HAZLETON -- Two men are under arrest after cops say shots were fired in Hazleton.
Milton Montero and Danny Vargas are behind bars after police say they were called to reports of shots fired near a nightclub on East Diamond Avenue around 5:30 a.m. Sunday.
Montero was found in a shot-up vehicle and officers say they found an illegal handgun.
A little while later, officers stopped a vehicle suspected of being involved in the gunfire, and arrested Vargas for a stolen handgun.
Both men are locked up in the Luzerne County Jail on $25,000 bail.
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A bankruptcy court filing, posted early Tuesday afternoon, said Fresh Encounter entity Generative Growth II LLC has agreed to pay $8 million to buy 15 Marsh stores, including the Marsh Hometown Market at 3075 E. 25th St. in Columbus. The 35,240-square-foot Marsh store in Clover Center has been operated under a lease with Pardieck Development of Columbus, which has owned the property since 1982.
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Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of UAE with Dr. Khalid bin Said bin Salim Al Jaradi, Sultanate's ambassador. -ONA Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of UAE with Dr. Khalid bin Said bin Salim Al Jaradi, Sultanate's ambassador.
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The San Diego Union-Tribune recently asked eight questions to the three candidates running for the District 4 seat of the San Diego City Council. The questions are below; to read their answers, click on their respective link.
A tasty way to pay it forward this 4th of July. Buy a burger, help a hero is happening at Bubba’s 33.
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Doug Lundemann is a mangaing partner with the Greenwood restaurant and explains the fundraiser.
The Washington State Patrol is looking into an incident reported yesterday afternoon on I-5 in Cowlitz County, where a driver reports that a window in their car apparently was shot out. The incident was reported just before 1 pm, when the driver reported that the passenger side window had been shot out. The driver says that he was traveling northbound, but they didn’t specify exactly where the incident took place. No injuries were reported, and no suspects have been identified.
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Cishek (hip) pitched a scoreless first inning in a rehab start for Double-A Arkansas on Monday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports. "The numbers were good," manager Scott Servais said of the report he got from Arkansas manager Daren Brown. "He threw the ball well and felt good coming out of it. He won't pitch tomorrow. He'll have a day or two down and then maybe get back to back outings in at the Double or Triple A level based on where the schedules are at."
Cishek got through the opening frame in 18 pitches, throwing 11 for strikes and getting his three outs on a grounder and a pair of flyballs. The outing is first of what is expected to be multiple appearances for the veteran before he's deemed ready for a return to the Mariners. Cishek projects as a hard-throwing setup option behind closer Edwin Diaz when he does return to action, with the potential for occasional save opportunities as well.
Cocorite man freed of neighbour’s murder
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A COCORITE man has been freed of the 2016 murder of his neighbour, Dominic “Zebby” Gregoire.
Jalani Parkinson was discharged on Wednesday by Chief Magistrate Maria Busby Earle-Caddle, who upheld a no case submission of defence lawyers Osbourne Charles,SC, and Kelston Pope.
In her ruling, Earle-Caddle agreed that the evidence of the prosecution’s main witness was manifestly unreliable as it did not fully identify Parkinson as the man who pulled the gun and shot at Gregoire on November 15, 2016.
Gregoire, 39, of Pitilal Road, Waterhole, Cocorite, was with two other men at Freedom Street, Cocorite, building a wall when a masked gunman approached and opened fire.
The shooting took place around noon that day.
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Two local artists are celebrating the separate releases of their albums -- together!
Mikayla Braun and Kathryn Rose Wood both have new albums coming out. And they are throwing a double album release party Sunday (Oct. 8) at 8 p.m. at Gasa Gasa. Doors open at 7 p.m.
Check out Mikayla Braun's website for more information on her new album, Synapse.
And look for Kathryn Rose Wood on Facebook for more information on her new album, In the Ashes.
KHAIRPUR : Additional Deputy Commissioner Khairpur Usman Khalid announced the start of a four-day anti-polio campaign here at a basic health unit in Sagyoon on Monday. Speaking on the occasion, Khalid said that 461000 kids of under five years of age, across 76 union councils of the district, would be administered anti-polio drops.
District Health Officer Khairpur Dr Nisar Ahmed Phulpoto briefed the ADC about the anti polio drive in the district.
Meanwhile, the ADC also inaugurated the solar system at Sagyoon and health centers in a big ceremony.
Addressing the gathering, he said Sindh government was providing health facilities to poor masses at their doorstep.
NEWTON FALLS, Ohio (WYTV) – Police have released the identity of the man found shot and killed Saturday morning in Newton Falls.
When officers got to the apartment on Ridge Road, they found 49-year-old Howard Smith shot in the head.
A woman who lives at the apartment was there at the time and called police.
The police chief said an autopsy will be done on Smith either today or Tuesday.
Investigators said they’re treating the death as suspicious.
WESTFORD (CBS) – A driver was saved by firefighters after he ended up trapped in his car following a frightening crash in Westford.
A witness told WBZ-TV it appears the Toyota crossed in front of a dump truck on Route 110 late Friday morning, taking out a utility pole and leaving the front of the car pinned underneath the truck.
The Toyota driver could not get out because of the extensive damage to his car.
It took firefighters about a half-hour to tear it apart before they could free him and get him to an ambulance.
The fire department said his injuries are “non-life-threatening.”
The road was shut down in both directions after the collision.
The truck is owned by Onyx Trans Inc., a shipping company in Acton.
No other information is available at this point in the investigation.
A man accused of domestic violence, a robbery and an attempted carjack has been thwarted by a tenacious female witness who trailed him and filmed him on her phone.
Police say the 32-year-old man was involved in a domestic incident at a home in the Sydney suburb of Plumpton on Saturday afternoon.
He then entered a shoe shop in a nearby shopping centre and allegedly threatened the 19-year-old shop assistant and demanded cash.
The clerk handed over the money but a woman in the store confronted him. When he ran from the store, she ran after him and began to film him on her mobile phone.
The man then allegedly got into a passing car and attempted to get the driver to drive off but the woman again confronted him. He left the car and allegedly assaulted the woman and damaged her mobile phone before he was arrested by police.
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USC (15-7, 5-6) struggled mightily against the UCLA zone in the first half and shot many 3-pointers it didn't want to take. Not much was working in the first half for the Trojans offensively as they were 6 for 29 from the field and just 1 for 14 from 3-point range.
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QUETTA: As many as two policemen were seriously injured after unknown attackers opened fire on them on early Sunday morning in Duki district of Balochistan.
Police told that that police team was on routine patrolling and near the Mushriqi bypass when unknown assailants opened fire on their vehicle injuring two police personnel.
After the incident the injured were shifted to a Quetta hospital.
Officials of the law-enforcement agencies are frequently targeted in the province.
Last year, a policeman was martyred and two others were injured when armed militants opened fire on them in Quetta.
In another incident, a police superintendent and three of his security guards were gunned down.
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An infant has been killed in a fire in an informal settlement in Strand, a city fire and rescue spokesperson said.
City fire and rescue services responded to the emergency in Pholile Street, Lwandle Strand at approximately 18:00 on Monday, spokesperson Tracey Whittaker said.
Three large wood and iron structures had also been damaged by the fire.
Five firefighting vehicles were on scene, Whittaker said.
"The cause of the fire is undetermined at this time," she said.
Over the weekend, one person was killed, 100 homes destroyed and 300 people displaced by a fire in Mandela Park, Hout Bay, on Sunday, the City of Cape Town said.
In other fires in Cape Town on Saturday, one person died, 100 homes were destroyed and 200 people were left homeless.
These fires were in Mfuleni, Crossroads, Wallacedene, Lavender Hill, Gugulethu and New Rest Informal Settlement.
Source: News24
Lesley Abravanel covers nightlife in her weekly column, Velvet Underground, in which she scopes the scene for stars, scandal and social studies. A former wanna-be clubkid in the late 80s NYC club scene heyday, she skipped town for Miami, where she's been since 1990--the so-called halcyon days of South Beach clubdom.
The San Antonio Symphony, shown in rehearsal, has suffered a data breach of personnel records of the musicians and staff, the organization said Tuesday. The San Antonio Symphony, shown in rehearsal, has suffered a data breach of personnel records of the musicians and staff, the organization said Tuesday.
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President Muhammadu Buhari has renamed Federal University, Ndufu-Ikwo, Ebonyi State to Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ebonyi State.
Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbanjo, announced this during the burial service of the former late, Dr Alex Ekwueme at St John the Divine Church, Oko, Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State.
He said this was in honour of Ekwueme’s contributions to nation building.
‘The Chuff of Dreams’: Daily Mail’s X-rated headline of the day
It’s the ‘Chuff of dreams’ in the Daily Mail.
For those readers not au fait with a chuff, the Urban Dictionary defines it yhus:
chuff
anglo-slang for snatch, vagina.
“How’s the weather in Phoenix?” “Dryer than a nun’s chuff.”
Steamy stuff in the Mail.
PS: good to see old Viz writers getting wok in the mainstream press.
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HUNTINGTON STATION, N.Y. — The last living member of a pioneering unit that paved the way for the U.S. military’s first black paratroopers has died. Clarence Beavers was 96.
The A.L. Jacobsen Funeral Home in Huntington Station, New York, says Beavers died Dec. 4.
Newsday reports the Harlem-born Beavers joined the segregated U.S. Army in 1941 and rose to the rank of sergeant. In 1944, he and 19 other black soldiers became part of a test platoon for airborne training. Beavers and 16 others passed, setting the foundation for what became the all-black 555th Parachute Infantry Battalion, known as the Triple Nickels.
Beavers, who lived in Huntington Station on Long Island, was the last of the original 17.
The 555th spent the last year of the war fighting forest fires set in the Pacific Northwest by Japanese balloon-transported bombs.
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Torrential Rains Cause Flooding in Marion
by George McDonald
From the West Alabama Newsroom–
The wet weather wreaks havoc in Perry County and one of the hardest hit areas was in the Marion area.
EMA Deputy Director Davie Heard says the storm dropped about six to eight inches of rain on parts of the county.
He says the torrential rain overwhelmed area creeks and caused significant flooding.
He says several roads have been closed.
And there were some families that were rescued from their homes after they were trapped inside by flood waters.
“There’s much flooding throughout the county I just recently heard of another area that we’re going to have to go and check out. And unfortunately this is not the end of it. We’re getting information that there’s going to be a second round coming. We’re just bracing ourselves,” said Heard.
Heard says crews have also had to remove several downed trees off county roadways.
A 13-year-old boy who recently dyed his hair blonde went missing late in the evening on New Year's Day, Aurora police say. Fabian "Xavier" Rosales was last seen at 10:30 p.m. Sunday night in the 10700 block of E. 11th Avenue, according to a Monday Aurora police news release.
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March 31 Langold Real Estate Co., Ltd.:
* Sees net profit for FY 2017 Q1 to increase by 10 percent to 50 percent, or to be 4.1 million yuan to 5.6 million yuan
* Says the net profit of FY 2016 Q1 was 3.8 million yuan
* Comments that increased income from real estate projects is the main reason for the forecast
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The Ocean Endeavour has been transporting passengers for Adventure Canada's Newfoundland Circumnavigation tour over the last two weeks. A special boat cruise has been working its way around the coast of Newfoundland over the last few weeks, featuring local musicians and storytellers who are getting just as much from the tour as the guests on board.
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DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. — A man faces jail time after he told a 13-year-old girl he was only 17 when he engaged in sexual contact with her.
Laron Wilson, who was convicted by jury on charges of indecent assault, corruption of a minor and unlawful contact with a minor in September, was sentenced to 8 1/2 to 23 months in Dauphin County Prison with a concurrent seven years of probation. He will also have to register as a sex offender.
According to the Dauphin County District Attorney’s Office, Wilson kissed the girl and tried to get her to touch him in a sexual manner. The victim later found out he was 21 at the time of the incident.
She went to authorities after she saw Wilson with another young girl, the district attorney’s office adds. She was concerned that Wilson was lying to other children about his age.
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85TH BIRTHDAY : John Vihlen, Worthington, will celebrate his 8th birthday on Saturday.
Greetings may be sent to him at 1801 Collegeway, Apt. 241, Worthington 56187.
High speed and a curve in the road unnoticed by William Durie Jr. likely contributed to a fiery Broomfield crash earlier this month.
Durie, an Erie man, was driving his 2011 Ford Escape east on Sheridan Parkway on Dec. 5 when he lost control and struck a light pole in the 15600 block.
Witnesses told police Durie was driving in an “aggressive manner, illegally passing other eastbound traffic in the westbound lanes.”
North Metro Fire Rescue District responded to the crash, which killed Durie and shut down traffic in the area for several hours.
Read the full story at the Broomfield Enterprise.
During the massive fire at west London’s Grenfell Tower, a woman tossed a baby out of a window and someone below caught the baby.
The tiny tot fell at least nine floors before landing in the arms of a stranger.
Samira Lamrani told NBC News, “A woman appeared at the window gesturing and trying to get somebody’s attention. She had the baby in hand — she was gesturing like she was going to throw the baby out.”
“She wrapped the child up in some sort of thick blanket, and then just dropped the baby out of the window.”
Lamrani then watched as a bystander “miraculously” caught the child.
She added, “The baby just sort of dropped in a straight line, and a guy just ran forward and the baby fell into his arms.”
British officials said the fire reached from the second floor all the way to the top of the 27-story residential building. At least 12 people have been killed, but police said that number is expected to rise.
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TAMPA, Fla. - A Florida police officer has been shot and wounded while serving an arrest warrant at the home of a man facing charges for making violent threats to his family.
Tampa police announced on social media that Officer Richard Lehr was released from a hospital Monday afternoon.
Police say Lehr and Officer Leigh Smith were serving the warrant at an apartment complex early Monday morning when 35-year-old Walter Richard Jeziorski opened fire.
Tampa police Chief Brian Dugan pointed to "mental health issues," adding that the shooting is an example of what "officers deal with every day."
Jeziorski surrendered to police shortly after the shooting. He had several previous arrests on charges that include battery and domestic violence. It's not clear whether Jeziorski has a lawyer.
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A Union Springs man was killed in a single-vehicle crash in Bullock County Friday night.
According to Senior Trooper Reginal King with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, Benjamin Gordon Main, 45, was killed when the 2006 Toyota Camry he was driving left the roadway, hit an embankment and overturned.
The crash happened on Highway 110 about three miles west of Fitzpatrick.
According to King, Main wasn't wearing a seat belt. He was pronounced dead on the scene.
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A woman was sexually assaulted in an apartment in the 500-block of West Oakdale Avenue.
A 46-year-old man was charged Tuesday in the sexual assault and robbery of a woman in her home in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood.Alexander Carter, of the 200-block of West 74th Street, was arrested after police said he was identified as the person who attacked the 23-year-old victim.Police said she met Carter at a bar Saturday night. He allegedly sexually assaulted her in her apartment in the 500-block of West Oakdale Avenue around 12:01 a.m. Sunday. After the assault, police said he stole some of her things, including her cell phone, and ran.The woman was transported to the hospital for treatment, where her condition stabilized.Carter was charged with aggravated criminal sexual assault and aggravated robbery indicating her was armed, both felonies. He was also charged with theft of lost or mislaid property and reckless conduct, both misdemeanors.He is due in Bond Court Tuesday.
NASHVILLE (AP) - A bill proposed in Tennessee's legislature would create a sales tax holiday for guns and ammunition.
The bill, filed Wednesday by Republican Rep. Dennis Powers, calls for a "Second Amendment sales tax holiday" on the first weekend of September each year.
Knoxville station WBIR reports that Tennessee already has a sales tax holiday at the end of the summer that's meant for back-to-school shopping. Last year, Louisiana and Mississippi each hosted sales tax holiday weekends on guns.
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In this Friday, April 13, 2018 file photo, teachers from across Kentucky gather inside the state Capitol in Frankfort, Ky., during a rally for increased education funding. Bryan Woolston AP
This artist's rendering shows how two new hotels by Marriott will look when they are constructed on San Antonio Road near Highway 101. Dozens of Palo Alto residents who oppose the construction of a pair of Marriott hotels say the buildings will, among other issues, worsen traffic congestion on San Antonio Road.
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PHILADELPHIA (AP)  A singer, songwriter and producer who helped create the "The Sound of Philadelphia" in the 1970s has died. Walter "Bunny" Sigler was 76.
His longtime attorney, Lloyd Zane Remick, said Sigler died of a heart attack Friday at his home outside Philadelphia.
Sigler worked with Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff in developing a genre that blended soul, funk and big band styles, and cemented the city in the country's musical landscape with its lush horn ensembles and smooth vocals.
Gamble says Sigler was one of the most talented songwriters and producers he ever worked with.
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As a performer, Sigler was known for such hits as "Let the Good Times Roll & (Feel So Good)." His career spanned decades and saw collaborations with acts as varied as Patti LaBelle and Jay-Z.
WASHINGTON — A spokeswoman says Democratic Rep. Steny Hoyer of Maryland is being treated at a Washington hospital for pneumonia but is expected to recover quickly.
Spokeswoman Katie Grant said Wednesday in an emailed statement that the congressman was being treated with antibiotics and resting after being admitted to The George Washington University Hospital a day earlier.
Grant says the 79-year-old Hoyer was diagnosed with pneumococcal pneumonia.
She says Hoyer, the No. 2 House Democrat, looks forward to being back at work “very soon.”
According to jayski.com, Kevin Harvick would have been celebrating his third Sprint Cup championship at Homestead had NASCAR not adopted a Chase format.
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Archival footage and contemporary interviews with eyewitnesses tell the story of the six days of rioting in Los Angeles which followed a jury's acquittal of four Los Angeles police officers for using excessive force when they arrested Rodney King.
Kick off your month of revolutionary struggle in the classic Kreuzberg fashion: outside, with a beer in hand, hanging around Kotti. Stifle any car-burning compulsions with DJs, comedians and a kid’s programme.
On Saturday, Sept. 23 a vibrant lineup of music, food and diverse entertainment will descend upon 5th St. in Walker’s Point for the first-ever Fifth Street Festival.
Evan Christian, Hamburger Mary’s Drag Divas, Milwaukee Ballet and more will provide entertainment.
“We haven’t had a signature event that combines all the elements of the neighborhood: the food, the breweries, the crafts, the musical acts,” said Cristian Vega of the Walker’s Point Association and co-owner of Screaming Tuna in a press release.
Food from Hamburgr Mary’s, Fuel Café, Screaming Tuna, Movida and more will be available. Drinks will be available for purchase from Great Lakes Distillery, MobCraft Beer, Brenner Brewing and more.
The event is family-friendly and runs for noon-10 p.m. You can find more information here.
During his tenure as New Jersey governor from 1982 to 1990, Tom Kean made funding of the arts a priority.
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RCMP said two caregivers had been charged in connection to the 2014 death of a 4-year-old child they had been looking after.
Police said Brenda Rabbit, 56, and Clyde Rabbit, 55, had been charged jointly with one count of failing to provide the necessaries of life in connection to circumstances Serenity Rabbit lived in while under their care.
Serenity Rabbit died in an Edmonton hospital at the end of September, 2014, after she was admitted with a head injury.
“There is no doubt in my mind, and I’m sure in yours as well, that this is a very difficult time for the family and the community of Serenity Rabbit,” EPS Chief Superintendent George Stephensen said Friday. “The RCMP is committed to conducting thorough and exhaustive investigations, while at the same time is respectful of the judicial process inherent in matters such as the one which bring us here today.”
The two accused are scheduled to appear in court November 9 in Wetaskiwin.
Just days after the presidential election, an automaker lobbying group wrote Donald Trump asking him to change, delay, or dispense with an EPA decision that kept planned exhaust-emission standards through 2025. Now executives of 18 automakers have sent a second letter, asking the same thing-and echoing a statement by Ford CEO Mark Fields that "up to 1 million jobs" were at risk from the standards.
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The wife of a detained Chinese human rights lawyer says she has been prevented from leaving her neighborhood in the latest apparent case of extra-legal harassment of those who fall afoul of the ruling Communist Party.
Xu Yan tweeted Thursday that she had been followed from her apartment by police officers who stopped her leaving by taxi by telling the drivers not to take her.
Xu’s husband, Yu Wensheng, was grabbed by police on Jan. 19 while preparing to take his 13-year-old son to school and has been charged with the loosely defined crime of inciting subversion.
During a visit to Beijing last week, German Chancellor Angela Merkel met with Xu and Li Wenzhu, the wife of another detained lawyer, Wang Quanzhang.
China to open wider to world: Premier Li
China will open even wider to the rest of the world, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said Tuesday.
Chinese economy is so integrated into the global economy that closing the doors would only block China's own way, he said at a press conference after the conclusion of the annual legislative session.
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo left Ghana on Friday, to attend the Third International Global Partnership for Education conference in Dakar, Senegal.
The conference, a platform aimed at galvanising funding for education in developing countries, is co-hosted by Senegal and France.
The President is attending the meeting on the invitation of the Senegalese Leader Macky Sall, and the French President Emmanuel Macron.
He was accompanied by the Foreign Affairs Minister Shirley Ayorkor Botchway, Education Minister Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh; and officials of the Presidency, Foreign and Education Ministries.
The President would return to Ghana later in the day.
Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, would act in his absence.
Source: GNA
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We don't get to see photos like this every day; celebrities sharing a very prized moment with one of the most powerful world leaders: President of France, Emmanuel Macron.
For our photo of the day is your favourite celebrities - Rita Dominic, Joke Silva, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Kunle Afolayan, Jide Kosoko, Dakore Akande and Kemi 'Lala' Akindoju - excitedly taking a selfie with Macron.
We are going to call the selfie the most influential one so far this year as we have a lot of people who call the shots in the entertainment industry in one photo with Emmanuel Macron.
It is no longer news the president of France, Emmanuel Macron is in Nigeria and was a guest at the Afrikan Shrine where he was entertained by Femi Kuti, son of the legend, Fela Kuti.
Also on hand at the event was the beautiful and talented singer, Yemi Alade, who was on hand to entertain the guest and also wanted to teach the visiting president the now famous dance move ''Shaku Shaku.''
Toys R Us plans to close or sell all of its roughly 800 stores across the U.S. Here's what that means to the generation who grew up going there.
The song now comes with a wacky new video-in-a-video that finds Antonoff in a When Harry Met Sally rom-com-styled clip, with an emphasis on the comedy.
The video finds Antonoff hopelessly attempting to film the movie's ending and climatic kiss between Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan, only to be thwarted at every turn, and painfully so.
The creative clip is an ideal visual for the peppy new track from Love, Simon, the current box office hit about a teen coming to terms with his sexuality. Watch the video here.
Pearl Gardens is one of two affordable family housing properties the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara recently completed. The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara has announced the renovation of its Pearl Gardens and Sycamore Gardens family-housing properties have been completed.
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Yes, it wasn't a dream - England have won a World Cup penalty shoot-out.
Our reporters discussed the win over Colombia and looked ahead to the quarter-final with Sweden on Saturday.
The Lancashire Post's Dave Seddon and Adam Lord, Chris Boden from the Burnley Express and the Blackpool Gazette's Rosie Swarbrick all had their say.
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SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — KRON4 had a special visit to the newsroom from a group of digital storytellers getting ready to pass along their skills to the next generation in a special program on the Peninsula, and they’re appealing to middle schoolers with a commercial they made themselves.
Motivated young leaders at the Boys & Girls Club of the Peninsula worked together to make a spot.
They’re hoping to introduce storytelling to middle schoolers transitioning to high school this summer.
And with their eyes on college, this crew is still growing their own skills, with a bunch of questions for our team today in the studios at KRON4 News.
The summer high school readiness program begins Jun. 19 and runs five weeks at the Boys and Girls Club of the Peninsula.
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A Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency officer was asked to leave the Outback Steakhouse in Cleveland Friday night because he had his service weapon on him.
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Why Russian Journalist Arkady Babchenko Faked His Own Death Arkady Babchenko, the Russian journalist reported dead, turned up alive on TV today. His friend and colleague Simon Ostrovsky tells NPR's Mary Louise Kelly that he's both relieved and frustrated with what was apparently a planned sting to catch the attempted killers.
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WASHINGTON, April 28 The chief executive of United Airlines Inc will testify before a House panel on Tuesday in the aftermath of the forced removal of a passenger from a Chicago flight on April 9 that drew international condemnation.
The House Transportation Committee will hear from United chief executive Oscar Munoz, along with the airline's president, Scott Kirby, as well as officials from American Airlines Inc , Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
The hearing is aimed at determining "what can be done to improve the flying experience for American travelers," the committee said. A U.S. Senate panel plans a similar hearing on Thursday, but has not disclosed witnesses. (Reporting by David Shepardson)
Manchester City are ready to sell defender John Stones this summer, according to The Sun.
The Premier League champions are prepared to offload the England international after he fell down Pep Guardiola’s pecking order.
Stones, aged 23, is currently City’s fourth-choice centre-back, with Nicolas Otamendi, Vicent Kompany and January signing Aymeric Laporte all ahead of him.
While Guardiola has been a vocal supporter of the former Everton and Barnsley centre-back in the past, he would reportedly be prepared to let Stones leave for the good of his career because he does not feel he has developed sufficiently to command a regular starting spot any time soon.
City would seek to recoup the £47.5m transfer fee they paid to sign Stones from the Toffees two years ago. That fee and the player’s £100,000-a-week wages would significantly limit the number of potential buyers.
Arsenal are touted as a possible destination for Stones, but that might be dependent on who is appointed as their next manager.
"Parkour makes me a mythical man. It gets us out of the atmosphere of war and makes us forget some of our pain and sorrows, for when i jump from a high place I feel free and i enjoy the fun," Muhammad says.
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Brittany Wagner, who appeared in the Netflix docu-series, is an academic coach who helps struggling student athletes find success, with some making it to the NFL.
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A minor has been arrested over comments allegedly made on social media in the wake of a shooting at a Quebec courthouse that left an 18-year-old badly injured following an altercation with a special constable.
Quebec provincial police say they arrested a male youth in Maniwaki on Thursday on the charge of intimidating a justice system participant.
He was released on a promise to appear in court at a later date.
The head of the union representing special constables says there have been online threats posted against the officer who was involved in the shooting ever since video of Wednesday's incident was posted online.
Franck Perales is asking the public to remain calm and to allow Quebec's police watchdog to complete their investigation.
The 18-year-old was hospitalized after being shot in the head following the altercation at the Maniwaki courthouse. Perales says the constable is recovering from his own injuries but has not returned to work.
Writer Debbie Horsfield has revealed that, according to the books on which the period drama is based by Winston Graham, Ross Poldark’s (played by Aidan Turner) right-hand man remains very much alive.
Devastated viewers watched on in horror last month as Captain Henshawe (John Hollingworth) was brutally murdered during their rescue mission to France to save Dr. Dwight Enys (Luke Norris).
Speaking about the obstacles of the latest run exclusively to Express.co.uk, Debbie commented: “There’s always challenges. There’s so much you can’t really include from the books, for instance have every character. Sometimes you have to make decisions…”
The producer continued: “A perfect example is, the character who goes off to France for the rescue mission and dies, is a character we haven’t shown in the series.”
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MANILA, Philippines – A new trailer has been released for Venom, and this time, we actually see Eddie Brock (Tom Hardy) suit up. (WATCH: First ’Venom’ teaser trailer shows Tom Hardy as Eddie Brock)
The trailer shows a lot of plot elements in the movie (something those allergic to spoilers might not enjoy). Eddie is tracked down by a Life Foundation employee, who seeks his help and ultimately, introduces him to symbiotes. The rest of the trailer shows how Eddie deals with the powers courtesy of the symbiotes.
Michelle Williams, Scott Haze, and Reid Scott also stars in the movie.
Venom opens in Philippine theaters on October 5. – Rappler.com
As long as the Chiefs are rolling, most people are going to predict a Kansas City victory.
That’s the case for Sunday night’s game against the Houston Texans. Per NFL Pick Watch, 76 percent of selected analysts are picking the Chiefs to win this weekend (as of Friday afternoon).
Notable analysts picking against the Chiefs are Mike Clay of ESPN, Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk and Trey Wingo of ESPN.
The predictions are a bit more split down the middle when odds are involved. 61 percent of selected analysts are predicting a Chiefs win against the spread, despite them only being favored by one or 1.5 points.
This will be a tough matchup for KC so it’s understandable that some folks are taking the Texans. Houston has a tough defense and an offense that is finally clicking with rookie quarterback Deshaun Watson.
Combine that with the game being in primetime on the road, and this one may be KC’s toughest matchup yet this season.
A Longview man has been indicted on an aggravated robbery charge.
Terry Arnell Walker, 20, was arrested in June in connection with a May 18 crime. A woman claimed Walker stole thousands of dollars worth of jewelry out of her purse and that she was robbed at gunpoint.
According to an arrest warrant, Walker was watching the woman at a pawn shop where she was picking up her jewelry. Walker then followed her to her work where he grabbed her purse off a counter.
The woman told police Walker grabbed her purse and pointed a handgun at her and said, "Do you think I’m not going to shoot you?"
The victim let go of her purse and Walker and another man who was with him ran off. The woman said the jewelry was valued at over $40,000 and that she also had $6,000 in cash in her purse.
Walker is currently in the Gregg County Jail on a $500,000 bond.
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Masenamela was signed after impressing playing as a central defender in a friendly game against Zimbabwean club Highlanders last week which Baroka won 6-0. Word from the club is that he will cover at both left-back and central defence. The club also received his PSL registration today but he is unavailable for selection for tonight’s game against Platinum Stars at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium. The 30-year-old has been playing third-tier football since he left Polokwane City last season... Read Full Story
Lisa Scaffidi will still pocket a $60,000 a year salary despite being suspended from office
Bishop Carl A. Kemme lifts high the spade with other dignitaries during a ground breaking ceremony Sunday, June 24, at Holy Savior Parish in Wichita. (Advance photo)
Bishop Carl A. Kemme blessed the cornerstone of a new Holy Savior Church after the 10 a.m. Mass Sunday, June 24.
The prayers of parishioners and visitors were answered when a predicted rainstorm became a gentle sprinkle, much like the holy water Bishop Kemme used to bless the land at 13th and Chautauqua in Wichita.
The school, for children in grades pre-kindergarten through eight, will cover about 28,000 square feet. Construction for the project is expected to take about 16 months and is projected to be finished sometime toward the end of 2019.
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A pub which has been restored to its former Victorian-era glory has won a prestigious design award.
The Fitzroy Tavern in Fitzrovia, London, won the accolade after it was refurbished by Samuel Smiths, which installed new partitions and wrought iron signs.
The Fitzroy Tavern (Camra/PA)
The Campaign for Real Ale (Camra) announced winners in a number of categories, including the Sail Loft in Greenwich, London, for its tasteful display of modern design, and the Bowland Beer Hall in Clitheroe, Lancashire, which was converted from a former textile mill.
The Bowland Beer Hall in Clitheroe (Camra/PA)
Sean Murphy of Camra said: “The sheer diversity of these winners, and their evident commercial success, shows just how vibrant a pub can be.”
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CEDAR BREAKS NATIONAL MONUMENT — Employees are starting to close down visitor facilities and services for the year, including ranger programs, fee collection and restroom facilities.
The restrooms and park store at Point Supreme will remain open and staffed until Sunday, Oct. 15; ranger programs and fee collection will end Monday.
Although services in the monument, located outside Cedar City, will no longer be available, visitors are still welcome to hike and enjoy the park. State Route 148 overlooks and trails will remain open to the public until the first deep winter snow.
A grass fire burned six acres northeast of Los Alamo on Saturday afternoon before being contained, according to the Santa Barbara County Fire Department.
The blaze broke out shortly after 3:30 p.m. near Cat Canyon and Palmer roads, fire Capt. David Sadecki said.
Four county engine crews responded to the fire, along with a county helicopter and a bulldozer, and had it contained about 30 minutes later, he said.
Crews remained on the scene for several hours doing mop-up.
No injuries were reported, and the cause of the blaze remained under investigation, Sadecki said.
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Perched on a coveted promontory at the end of Torreyson Drive, one of the most desirable streets off Mulholland, this one-of-a-kind celebrity compound exudes country-French charm in a private and transportive Hollywood Hills setting. Secluded behind gates, the property encompasses nearly 3 acres and includes two separate residences, one 3-bedroom, 3-bath French villa and a 4-bedroom, 4-bath country house, plus two standalone studios and a quaint stone cottage. Surrounded by mature shade trees, meandering stone walking paths and gracious entertaining terraces overlook panoramic views of The Valley, while a resort-like pool is spanned by a storybook footbridge. Complete with an additional, adjacent lot outside the main gate and proposed plans for a stunning renovation by renowned architect Mark Rios, this exquisite compound affords its owner a combination of space, privacy and serenity rarely found in Los Angeles.
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A Gaston County detention officer is suspended following a restraining order against him Saturday.
Charles Donald Mcginnis has a domestic violence Ex Parte Order issued against him. He was immediately suspended from the Gaston County Sheriff's Office, pending the outcome of a criminal and internal investigation.
Mcginnis has been employed by the sheriff's office since Jan. 3, 2017.
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DAVIS (AP) — Gun deaths have fallen in California over a 16 year period ending in 2015, driven largely by a decline in gang violence, a recent — and rare — scientific study of firearm violence found.
Researchers at the University of California, Davis published their findings in the May issue of the journal Annals of Epidemiology after reviewing 50,921 firearm deaths recorded in California between 2000 and 2015.
The report found 24,922 firearm homicides during that period and 23,682 suicides by gun. Researchers say the number of firearm homicides dropped from 4.19 per 100,000 people in 2000 to a low of 3.13 per 100,000 in 2014 before ticking up slightly in 2015.
Researcher Veronica Pear attributed the decline in gun homicides to a reduction of gang violence, particularly in Los Angeles County.
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JERUSALEM (AP) - A former Mossad chief has told an Israeli television program that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave the order in 2011 for the military to prepare to attack Iran within 15 days.
Tamir Pardo told Keshet TV's show Uvda in an interview that aired Thursday that the order was not given "for the sake of a drill."
There was no immediate comment from Netanyahu's office.
Ex-premier Ehud Barak, who was Netanyahu's defense minister in 2011, previously claimed Netanyahu sought to bomb Iran in 2010 and 2011, but was opposed by senior Israeli officials.
Pardo says he consulted the Mossad's legal advisers following the order but didn't explain what happened after that.
The Israeli leader has been a strident critic of Iran, and has accused Tehran of attempting to develop nuclear weapons.
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Among the usual Monday morning traffic on University Drive, it's not uncommon to see students popping in and out of the doors of the churches lining the roadside-particularly those of St. Paul's and the Boise LDS Institute. As Boise State plans its expansion, the churches have found themselves faced with an issue of real estate.
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SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of — South Korean prosecutors said Monday that the daughter of the confidante of impeached President Park Geun-hye has been arrested in Denmark, and that authorities were working to get her returned home in connection with a huge corruption scandal.
Park was impeached last month by lawmakers amid public fury over prosecutors’ allegations that she conspired to allow her longtime friend, Choi Soon-sil, to extort companies and control the government.
Denmark police arrested Choi’s daughter, Chung Yoo-ra, over the weekend on charges of staying there illegally.
South Korea had asked Interpol to search for Chung because she didn’t return home to answer questions about the scandal.
South Korea’s Yonhap News Agency reported that Chung, a former member of the national equestrian team, allegedly took advantage of her mother’s relationship with Park to get unwarranted favours from Seoul’s Ewha Womans University.
Over two days the four best women’s teams in Europe compete for the continent’s crown in women’s handball in the Papp László Budapest Sportaréna on 6/7 May 2017.
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BAR HARBOR — Roberta and Alan Sprague will lead two raku workshops at ArtWaves Town Hill Studio on Saturday, June 9.
A morning workshop will run from 9-11:30 a.m. An afternoon workshop will run from 12-2:30 p.m.
The workshops each cost $60.
President Trump lashed out at special counsel Robert Mueller on Twitter, suggesting the probe is biased against him. He also raised concerns about the political leanings of members of Mueller's team.
With the Chargers heading to New York to take on the winless Giants on Sunday, we decided to check in with Giants Wire’s managing editor Kevin Hickey to get a feel for the Week 5 clash.
Below fans can check out what Hickey had to say about the Bolts’ opponent.
1. The Giants went down to the wire last week against Tampa Bay. Where did you see improvement from in that game?
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It was another tough loss but there is some solace in the fact that the offensive line look better. Don’t get me wrong, they are still struggling, but they did show improvement in pass blocking. Against the Chargers solid pass rush, this weekend should be a good test.
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TORONTO — Police in Toronto say they've made an arrest in a pair of vandalism cases, including one that shut down a west-end subway station for several hours on Friday.
In a statement released Saturday afternoon, Toronto police say a 48-year-old man faces 16 charges related to the two incidents, which happened nearly a month apart.
In the first case, police allege the man entered a fenced area in the city's west side on Jan. 7 and cut the power cables leading to an airport lighting beacon.
In the second, police say he entered a subway tunnel on Feb. 2 and intentionally damaged 10 track switches. That led to the temporary closure of the Royal York subway station.
Police say the man was arrested several hours later, possessing the tools used to damage the track switches.
Three days ago the Russian Military gave this press conference. The scariest part is having to read the subtitles.
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Visalia Police are asking for the public's help to find the suspect involved in two robberies in Tulare County.The robberies occurred at a Walgreens in Tulare and an Advance America in Visalia. On both occasions, the suspect entered wearing a medical mask and demanded money at gunpoint.Anyone who recognizes the suspect is asked to contact the Visalia or Tulare police departments.
A Burnaby RCMP officer has been taken to hospital following a hit-and-run incident on Wednesday.
According to police, the incident took place near Parker Street and Willingdon Avenue in Burnaby.
2/2 Suspect vehicle is believed to be a grey Dodge Nitro SUV – if you have info on this vehicle contact police at 604 646 9999. More information & news release to follow this afternoon. — Burnaby RCMP (@BurnabyRCMP) July 4, 2018
One officer was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries. No details have been shared on how the officer was injured in the incident.
Investigators are currently on scene and have identified a grey Dodge Nitro SUV as a suspect vehicle.
Anyone with more information or who may have witnessed the incident is asked to contact police at 604-646-9999.
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Cash 5" game were:
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3. No one knows the identity of the person who was issued the first number.
The first card was issued in mid-November, 1936, but the identity of the person assigned the first card is unknown, according to the SSA. The exact date of issue is also unclear because some may have been stamped with the date of application rather than issue. “If the 45,000 local post offices followed their procedures, no cards could have been issued before November 16, and none should have been issued before November 24. But … there is always the possibility that some local post offices failed to follow their instructions. The best we can say with certainty is that the first SSN was issued sometime in mid-November 1936. In any case, on whatever day the first card was issued, hundreds of thousands of SSNs were probably issued on that same day, so many people had Social Security cards issued on the very first day they became available.” This is a pamphlet from 1953 shown on the SSA website.
Pictured from left, lead Michelle Kooznetsoff, second Brad Hildebrand, sponsor Glen Darough, skip James MacKenzie, and third Susan MacKenzie won the Nelson annual mixed Valentine bonspiel.
The James MacKenzie rink of Castlegar won the nelson curling club’s annual mixed Valentine bonspiel.
It was held over the weekend and had 16 teams from Castlegar, Nelson, and Riondel.
The winning rink also included lead Michelle Kooznetsoff, second Brad Hildebrand, and third Susan MacKenzie.
The Douglas rink won the B event, the Little/Wilkinson rink won the C event, and the May rink took the D event.
New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) Delhi is set to host 18 stand-up comedians at the BAK BAK Comedy Festival this weekend.
The comedy festival, to be held at NCUI, Siri Institutional Area, on Saturday and Sunday, will feature a total of six shows, a statement said.
The line-up for the fest includes Vipul Goyal, Sumit Anand, Raghav Mandava, Anirban Dasgupta, Abijit Ganguly, Urooj Ashfaq, Siddharth Dudeja, Aakash Gupta, Manik Mahna, Naveen Richard, Sundeep Sharma, Srijan Kaushik, Sonali Thakker, Maheep Singh, Vikramjit Singh, Pratyush Chaubey, Sourav Ghosh and Neeti Palta.
“Stand-up comedy space has taken India by storm, and now addresses a large number of issues that are integral to the lives of the youth, and to the political and social commentary of the nation.
“With ‘BAK BAK’, we aim to further promote the art, and make this an annual property, across various cities in India,” said festival organiser Digant Sharma.
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The Curiosity Cube™—a 22x10-foot, retrofitted shipping container that has been transformed into a mobile science lab—will be visiting Milwaukee. All our welcome to take a tour and participate in hands-on science lessons.
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Godwin Heights' Lamar Norman scored 27 points in the Wolverines' 74-54 victory over Calvin Christian in OK Silver Conference action. Godwin, 12-1 overall, will have little time to relax since the Wolverines will be taking on Detroit Pershing in tonight's Red Hawks Showcase at Union at 7:30 p.m.
TAUNTON, Mass. (WPRI) — Police said a “very intoxicated” Fall River woman shoved and tried to kick an officer who was trying to keep her from driving early Monday morning.
Judith Brown, 25, is scheduled to be arraigned Tuesday on charges of assaulting a police officer and resisting arrest, according to Taunton police.
Police said Brown was fighting with friends who had taken her car keys away to keep her from driving. An officer responded to the disturbance on Oak Street and offered to drive Brown to the police station and get her a ride home.
According to police, Brown then swore at the officer, tried to knock his notebook out of his hand, and pushed him. Police said Brown also threw a kick at the officer and fought with him when he tried to handcuff her.
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The President of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore Socio-cultural Association, Bello Abdullahi Bodejo has warned that they will resist any attempt to remove President Muhammadu Buhari in 2019. Bodejo warned that Nobody should try and remove Buhari, adding th...
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A chimney fire has been put out at a home in Hugglescote.
One appliance from Coalville was sent to deal with the emergency at an end-of-terrace property in the village, in North West Leicestershire.
Firefighters were called shortly after 10am.
It is not yet known what caused the fire.
A spokesperson for Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service confirmed no-one had been injured and the home did not have to be evacuated due to the flames.
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An officer-involved shooting near Massachusetts Street in Lawrence injures one An officer-involved shooting in Lawrence one block from Massachusetts Street injured one, the Lawrence Police Department tweeted Tuesday afternoon. The subject is in stable condition. No officers were reported injured. Cortlynn Stark ×
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Homicide units are investigating after an 18-year-old man was shot in the back and killed on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Wednesday morning.
The incident happened in the 2400 block of MLK Jr. Drive. Police say Joshua Torrance was transported to Grady Hospital in critical condition, but he died of his injuries shortly after.
The teen recently graduated from Best Academy. His family says he had plans to attend Albany State with goals of becoming an architect or engineer.
APD officers continue to investigate the incident. There are no suspects in custody at this time.
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West Ham United man Andre Ayew has disclosed that his departure for the 2017 Afcon to represent Ghana is provoking mixed feelings as he lives his country and at the same time would love to play for his club side.
According to him, the Afcon has always been a dream tournament for him but his departure is obviously a source of worry for him as he leaves the London side.
“The Africa Cup of Nations is coming and it has been part of my dreams since I was a kid,” the 27-year-old said.
“We have been very close to winning it and hopefully one day we are going to bring this trophy home," he added.
“It would have been good to stay at the Club, but wearing my national colours is something I dreamt of when I was young and I am always proud and I will do everything I can for my nation.
“It’s difficult to leave the Club, too, but we have great players and hopefully West Ham will do well after my absence," he concluded.
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A 63-year-old doctor went on trial in the southern German state of Bavaria Monday, accused of having sex with his patients.
The prosecution claims the physician, who has not been identified under Germany’s strict privacy laws, exploited the trust of three of his mentally unstable patients to have sex with them, sometimes without treating the women.
A trained psychotherapist, the doctor committed the acts either in his practice or in the women’s homes, the prosecution said, adding that he could face imprisonment of between three months and five years.
Prosecutors said in an earlier statement on the case that the doctor had regularly asked mentally ill patients to come to his surgery between 2012 and 2015, usually in the late evening hours.
He is alleged to have told the women that sex was part of the therapy.
Eventually, one of the women called the police.
The accused admitted the allegations in a statement made through his lawyer in February. (NAN)
Dickey's Barbecue Pit at 6520 Carlisle Pike in Silver Spring Township has closed.
But apparently it's not permanent.
"The operator is current and meeting their rent obligations. Any closure is temporary," said Jon Knudsen, of Hanna Commercial Real Estate, which oversees the Silver Spring Commons where Dickey's operates.
The restaurant opened in 2014. Attempts by PennLive to reach Dickey's corporate office were not successful.
The Dallas-based chain specializes in barbecue such as pulled pork, brisket and ribs alongside homestyle sides like baked potato casserole and fried okra.
Dickey's dates back to 1941 when Travis Dickey opened the first Dickey's Barbecue Pit in Dallas. His sons Roland and T.D. Dickey took over the business in 1967, and by 1994 they began to offer franchises.
Locally, diners can head to the Dickey's at 3401 Hartzdale Drive in Lower Allen Township.
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Real Madrid are planning a €40 million swoop for right-back Alvaro Odriozola.
The Merengues are being linked to the Real Sociedad man, who is also known to be liked by Manchester United, as well as Barcelona.
The 22-year-old has played 41 games this season for the Basque side, and is considered to be someone who can replace the injured Dani Carvajal.
Zinedine Zidane’s side triumphed in their third straight Champions League final recently, but struggled early on in La Liga, conceding regularly and struggling in what should have normally been routine games.
The defender has improved a lot in recent times, but has a deal with La Real which will only expire in 2022.
Back in the winter the Mail had reported that
, despite only figuring twice for Spain beforehand. millio Odriozola could leave for just €20 n, but it looks like his talent warrants a far higher price...
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Ghanaian-born French international defender Dennis Appiah is set to make a huge return this month after being on the sidelines for some months.
The former Caen right back who joined the Belgian giants has been on the sidelines for close to four months but reports in Belgium are that he is expected to start playing this month.
He has started training and is expected to start playing competitively after January 4.
The right back who played over 30 matches for Caen in the French Ligue 1 arrived at Anderlecht with high hopes but the injury relegated his hopes to the bench.
Reports are that the Belgian giants are expecting Dennis to make a massive impact in the side when he is finally on the pitch.
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The road to Windsor continues today with the sixth round of the Irish Cup.
There are six ties across Northern Ireland with the north Belfast derby between Cliftonville and Crusaders arguably the pick of the bunch. Here's a look at the fixtures and some match previews.
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TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — A family cleaning out a home in the Toledo, Ohio-area home of a relative who recently died stumbled across a live hand grenade from the World War II era.
Toledo authorities say such finds are becoming more common.
A police spokesman says the bomb squad retrieves old military munitions about once a month. But he says too often people who discover old grenades or a mortar shell will haul it to the police station.
Police say the best thing to do is call 911.
That’s what happened this past week when the grenade was found in the suburban Toledo home.
The Blade newspaper reports that the Northwest Ohio Bomb Squad put the grenade in a blast-resistant container to dispose of it.
April 13 Liechtensteinische Landesbank AG :
* Has reached an amicable agreement with German authorities in connection with untaxed assets of German clients. Under agreement, LLB AG will make a one-time payment of 16.7 million euros ($17.75 million)
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Scott Hirsh, a Scarsdale resident, wants to make sure no family ever has to go through what his went through. Hirsh recently lost his wife Michelle to pancreatic cancer.
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Hundreds of people have attended a commemoration ceremony honoring a Croatian general who died after apparently taking poison at a United Nations tribunal that confirmed his war crimes conviction.
Two government ministers attended the ceremony organized by a generals' association and held Monday at the main concert hall in Zagreb, the capital. The gathering is seen as a display of resurging nationalism in the European Union's newest member state.
Slobodan Praljak gulped what he said was poison after judges at the war crimes court in The Hague, Netherlands, confirmed his conviction in an appeals hearing last month. Dutch authorities and the court have opened investigations into how he obtained the substance.
Many in Croatia consider Praljak a hero despite his conviction for war crimes in Bosnia during the 1992-95 war.
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In this April 16, 2018, photo, U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Ronny Jackson, M.D., sits with Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., chairman of the Veteran's Affairs Committee, before their meeting on Capitol Hilin Washington. Jackson is President Donald Trump's nominee to be the next Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Now it’s Washington’s turn to examine Jackson. The doctor to Presidents George W. Bush, Barack Obama and now Donald Trump is an Iraq War veteran nominated to head the Department of Veterans Affairs. Alex Brandon AP Photo
Twenty-one time Grammy-winner Vince Gill will perform at the F.M. Kirby Center in downtown Wilkes-Barre Thursday.
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NEW ORLEANS – The NOPD is looking for a 32-year-old man who attacked his estranged wife on two separate occasions last weekend.
The first attack happened around 3 a.m. on March 18 when Terrance Everage slammed a chair into the victim’s vehicle while spitting at her, according to the NOPD.
The victim had already obtained a stay-away order against Everage, which he violated again when he returned to the victim’s home around 6 a.m. on March 18.
When the victim pulled out her phone to dial 911 during the second encounter, Everage snatched her phone from her hand.
As the victim attempted to drive away, Everage smashed multiple windows out of the victim’s vehicle with a chair and a block of concrete, according to the NOPD.
Anyone with any information regarding the location of Terrance Everage should contact any Seventh District Investigative Unit detective at (504) 658-6077.
Thanks to advances in technology over the years, more and more companies are now allowing their teams to telecommute and work remotely. At the same time, some business may be wondering how to manage their team without them all be in the same physical space. To that, Natalie from Backblaze offers her tips for managing a remote workforce.
ROME (AP) — Pope Francis will pay homage to victims of war when he visits two important World War II sites south of Rome next month: the American military cemetery at Nettuno and the Ardeatine Caves, site of one of the worst massacres in German-occupied Italy.
The Vatican on Friday announced that Francis would celebrate Mass at the Nettuno cemetery for all war dead on Nov. 2, which the Catholic Church marks as All Soul's Day to honor the dead.
Later in the day, Francis will travel to the Ardeatine Caves on Rome's outskirts. There, in 1944, 335 people were shot to death as a reprisal for an attack by partisans that killed 33 Nazi soldiers on a street in Rome.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Family members have identified one of the victims of a shooting at a San Francisco UPS warehouse as 46-year-old Mike Lefiti, a UPS driver.
Lefiti’s cousin, Bob Toia, said that he was devoted to his wife, family and kids.
Isaiah Miggins, a co-worker of Lefiti’s at UPS, said Lefiti was a big man, but humble and always happy.
By late afternoon, friends had set up a memorial to Lefiti with flowers and balloons at a local supermarket near the UPS warehouse.
Police say a gunman opened fire at the UPS facility Wednesday morning, killing three people and wounding two others before taking his own life.
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GRAND HAVEN, Mich. (WOOD) — A former youth pastor has admitted to sexually abusing a young boy in Jenison a decade ago.
Daniel Hoffman, 31, pleaded guilty last week to two counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct.
Authorities say Hoffman was being treated at a Zeeland hospital for a “psychotic break” last autumn when he told a nurse about the abuse. The victim, who used to be neighbors with Hoffman and is now an adult, confirmed to detectives that it happened between 2003 and 2008.
Since the period when the abused happened, Hoffman has worked at Jenison Public Schools and as a youth minister.
Hoffman was charged in May. He has been jailed without bond pending sentencing, which is scheduled for Sept. 11.
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A judicial source says former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been placed in custody as part of an investigation that he received millions of euros in illegal financing from the regime of the late Libyan dictator Moammar Gadhafi.
A person with direct knowledge of the case told The Associated Press on Tuesday that Sarkozy was quizzed by police at the Nanterre police station, west of Paris.
The person spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to discuss the matter publicly.
An investigation has been underway since 2013 into the case, involving funding for his winning 2007 presidential campaign.
April 12 Banca Monte Dei Paschi di Siena Chief Executive Marco Morelli tells press conference:
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MITCHELL, SD… The Mount Marty Lancers enjoyed their road trip to Cadwell Park in Mitchell Monday. Brandon Kemp belted a long HR, Ethan Lynn had a 2-run double and Dakota Stone twirled a 3-hit shutout in game one as the Lancers won 5-0 and followed that up with a 4-3 win in game two.
“It’s cool seeing this creativity from college kids,” Chesney said after viewing the clip. “They understood how to build a storyline and narrative, and they bring a fresh eye to these moments. (Their clip)’s really sweet, and just what this kind of song needed. I’m as thrilled to be part of Jessica’s college education as I am to have her – and Will’s – creativity be a part of this song.”
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Bandai Namco announced new DLC character for Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2.
The DLC characters are Dabura and Majin Buu (Gohan Absorbed). They will release this fall for all versions of the game. They are not part of the Season Pass.
View the trailer below:
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 is available now for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and Windows PC.
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SAN FRANCISCO — A UPS spokesman says four people were injured in a shooting at a package delivery facility in San Francisco and that the shooter was an employee.
UPS spokesman Steve Gaut said Wednesday that he believed the shooter “turned the gun on himself” but did not have additional information.
He said the four victims were taken to a hospital but didn’t know their conditions.
The shooting led to a massive police response and a shelter-in-place warning for the surrounding area. The building is located in the Portero Hill, which is about 2.5 miles from downtown San Francisco.
Police are advising people to avoid the area.
Just in time for a week of patriotic July 4 celebrations, a diorama of Pickett's Charge, which occurred on the third and final day of the Battle of Gettysburg, created by Wellington resident Steven Turchyn is on display through July 6 at the Wellington Community Center. The exhibit is closed on July 4.
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PESOTUM, Ill. (WAND) - The country music star, Luke Bryan will be back in Illinois for his annual Farm Tour.
Bryan who performs at many farms across the Midwest will be in Pesotum, at Atkins Farm on Sept. 28.
The Farm Tour started in 2009.
"I can’t believe we’ve been doing this 10 years!" said Luke. "Our goal was to bring big-city production concerts into these small towns across the U.S. giving those communities the opportunity to attend shows that would never come their way."
Last year, Bryan moved his concert from a farm in Edinburg last year to the Illinois State Fair Grounds. The show was moved after the Las Vegas attack that took place during a county music festival.
Tickets for this summers show go on ale on June 6. For more information on the show, click here.
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Forsberg notched two assists with four shots, two hits, a blocked shot and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Rangers.
That's back-to-back two-point performances for Forsberg since returning from an 11-game absence due to a broken hand. Despite the injury, the 23-year-old is having the best season of his career, racking up 16 goals and 38 points in 39 games as part of a potent top line for the Preds.
Writing in the Chronicle Herald almost a decade ago, Lorna Inness said it would be virtually impossible to speak with Terry Punch without being caught up in his passion for genealogy. It was an infectious passion that the Halifax-born teacher and historian wore well and shared with many.
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KANPUR: Stoking a potential controversy, Uttar Pradesh minister Satyadev Pachauri today termed the violence in Kasganj a "minor incident".
"Such minor incidents happen often... everywhere. There is no need to pay much heed," he told the media when asked about the clashes that erupted on Republic Day in the town.
One person was killed in a mob attack on a motorcycle rally taken out to celebrate Republic Day in Kasganj.
The killing of Chandan Gupta had led to a spiral of violence in the town in which at least three shops, two buses and a car were torched.
Pachauri, the UP minister for Khadi, village industries and textile, held district authorities responsible for the incident.
"Officials should have taken strict steps to check lawbreakers before the situation took a turn for the worse," he said.
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Music fans who flocked to Party at the Palace at the weekend weren’t disappointed after being treated to performances from some of the biggest names in pop.
Thousands of people enjoyed the two-day event at Linlithgow Palace where headliners The Kaiser Chiefs and Amy MacDonald took to the stage.
Read more: Award-winning country music star to play West Lothian gig
And favourites like Razorlight, Ash and The Lightning Seeds also appeared at the family-friendly festival, which is now in its fourth year.
The organisers said: “We’ve absolutely loved having your company at the fourth Party at The Palace. Thank you to everyone involved, who made it possible.”
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During his set at Coachella 2017, Marshmello pulled out all the stops as he brought out superstar performer after superstar performer. From Travis Barker to A$AP Ferg, Marshmello put on a performance at Coachella has everybody talking this Monday morning.,
What really got everybody talking wasn’t just the guest appearances, but it was how Marshmello capped off his performance that really sparked up the conversation.
To end his Coachella 2017 set, Marshmello debuted a new unreleased single. Listen to the unreleased track above.
A teenage girl has died after a shark attack near Esperance in South Australia today, reports the Sydney Morning Herald.
The 17-year-old is believed to have been unconscious when she was pulled from the water after the attack occurred at Kelp Beds, approximately three kilometres east of Wylie Bay, Esperance.
The teenager had been surfing at the spot with her father, when the attack occurred shortly before 4pm.
Esperance Police together with St John’s Ambulance and Esperance Marine Rescue, rushed to the scene where they treated the young girl on the beach.
She was since taken to Esperance Hospital in a critical condition, but has subsequently died.
The attack is just east of Wylie Bay, the location in which Sean Pollard was attacked by two great white sharks in October 2014. The Bunbury local lost his left arm and right hand in the attack.
Read the full story at Sydney Morning Herald
Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski will undergo lower back surgery on Friday to remove a fragment of a herniated disc, causing the Hall of Famer to miss up to four weeks coaching the Blue Devils (12-2 this season). The news was announced Monday.
Duke associate head coach Jeff Capel will fill in for Krzyzewski. The procedure will be performed by Dr. Allan Friedman at Duke University Hospital.
“Dr. William Richardson, Dr. Friedman, and our medical team have worked tirelessly to help manage this issue for several weeks,” said Krzyzewski said in a statement. “Together, we have determined that surgery is the best course of action at this time. During my recovery process, the team will be in the capable hands of Coach Capel, Coach James and Coach Scheyer. As soon as the doctors clear me to do so, I look forward to returning and giving our team 100% of my energy and attention, which is certainly something that they deserve.”
Duke plays next at home on Jan. 7 against Boston College.
Barrie’s downtown theatre is getting a new name, but it’s up to you what that’ll be. At City Hall Monday night, council voted yes on a plan that would see local developer Pratt Home get the naming rights to the theatre at the Five Points. Pratt says the task of coming up with a name now falls to the community, with a contest to pick a name in the works. The deal also includes a rule that the name will remain the same no matter who may sponsor it in the future. Pratt got the naming rights for the theatre for 15 years, at a cost of $300,000. The previous naming rights owner filed for bankruptcy in 2015, after only paying $200,000 on a $500,000 commitment.
A Florida high school student stirred a backlash when he held up a sign with a racially offensive message to invite his girlfriend to the prom.
The Herald-Tribune reports the 18-year-old Riverview High School student’s sign read: “If I was black, I’d be picking cotton, but I’m white, so I’m picking u 4 prom.”
After a photo of the sign was posted on Snapchat and shared across social media, school officials say they’re investigating.
Sarasota school district spokeswoman Tracey Beeker says administrators have spoken to the student and his parents.
In a robocall to Riverview parents, acting principal Kathy Wilks said the school does not “condone or support” the student’s message.
An NAACP official encouraged school administrators to issue a district-wide response making it clear that the sign was inappropriate.
NATCHITOCHES, La. — Kalob Ledoux had a career-best 34 points as McNeese rolled over Northwestern State 75-62 to even its Southland Conference record on Saturday afternoon.
Ledoux drained seven 3-pointers on eight attempts. Quatarrius Wilson had 13 points to go with his 15 rebounds for his eighth double double of the season and Jarren Greenwood added 11 points while dishing out five assists for McNeese (8-12, 5-5).
The Cowboys nailed 10 of 20 from long range, while Northwestern State was just 1 of 11 from deep.
McNeese, which led throughout except for a few minutes in the first half, was ahead 35-25 at the break. Northwestern State closed to 63-58 with 5:48 left. Ledoux answered with a jumper as the Cowboys finished on a 12-4 run.
Ishmael Lane was 6 of 10 from the floor for 14 points with three blocks for Northwestern State (3-19, 0-11).
Officers responded at 12:11 a.m. Sunday to a call about shots fired in the area of 300 28th St. and found a residence that had been struck multiple times by gunfire, police said. They said Sanchez, who was sleeping in her bed, had been struck by a bullet and was taken to a hospital.
Here are the Castrol EDGE Clutch Performers of the Week nominees for Week 14.
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LeSean McCoy, Buffalo Bills McCoy rushed for 156 yards on 32 carries (4.9 avg.), including a 21-yard touchdown run in overtime to seal the Bills' 13-7 win over the Indianapolis Colts.
Cam Newton, Carolina Panthers Newton had a 62-yard run late in the fourth quarter to set the Panthers' up for the winning touchdown. He also completed 13 passes for 137 yards and a touchdown in the 31-24 victory over the Minnesota Vikings.
Davante Adams, Green Bay Packers Adams scored the winning touchdown on a 25-yard reception in the Packers' 27-21 overtime win over the Cleveland Browns. He recorded 10 receptions for 84 yards and two touchdowns.
Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh Steelers Roethlisberger completed 44 of 66 passes for 506 yards, two touchdowns and a 99.7 passer rating in the Steelers' 39-38 win over the Baltimore Ravens.
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SEOUL Feb 14 Samsung Group chief Jay Y. Lee left the South Korean special prosecutor's office early on Tuesday after being questioned for a second time in an investigation into an influence-peddling scandal that could topple President Park Geun-hye.
Lee, 48, has been classified as a suspect and is alleged to have pledged 43 billion won ($37 million) to a business and organisations backed by Park's friend, Choi Soon-sil, in exchange for support for a 2015 merger of two Samsung companies. (Reporting by Joyce Lee; Editing by Alexander Smith)
CAMPBELL COUNTY, Va. - A 36-year-old man died after an apartment fire Sunday morning.
Bruce Tucker died in a hospital after being removed from one of the apartments. Authorities say he used to live in one of the apartments.
At 5:13 a.m., multiple agencies responded to the 100 block of Deer Creek Drive in Lynchburg for a structure fire.
When crews arrived, they evacuated several apartments.
One apartment, which authorities say was full of heavy smoke, was determined to have someone inside of it.
Fire and law enforcement went inside the apartment and found Tucker inside.
Tucker was taken outside, where CPR was initiated by first responders on the scene.
He was then transported to the medical center at Virginia Commonwealth University where he later succumbed to fire-related injuries.
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TORONTO (AP) — Josh Donaldson homered for the second consecutive game, Nick Tepesch won for the first time in almost three years and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the slumping Tampa Bay Rays 2-1 on Monday night.
The last-place Blue Jays have won 10 of 14 at home.
Wilson Ramos homered to provide the only run for the offense-starved Rays, who lost their fourth straight. Tampa Bay arrived in Toronto on the heels of a 2-7 homestand in which they totaled 11 runs and were shut out five times during an eight-game span.
Tepesch (1-2) had not won since Sept. 16, 2014, when he beat Oakland while pitching for Texas. The right-hander allowed one run and four hits, giving way to Aaron Loup after the first two batters reached safely in the seventh inning.
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After his vehicle veered into a bridge's railing, an Arkansas man was pronounced dead in Craighead County on Sunday morning, police said.
A 2005 Dodge was heading east on Arkansas 226 near the Big Creek Bridge southwest of Jonesboro shortly after 6 a.m., according to an Arkansas State Police report. The vehicle hit the bridge's concrete railing three times before coming to a stop, the report said.
The driver, 66-year-old Lonald G. Gramling of Paragould, died at the scene.
Conditions were said to be cloudy and dry at the time, and no one else was reported injured, police said.
At least 308 people have died on Arkansas roads this year, according to preliminary data.
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SOUTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) - A Miami-Dade Police officer and another person were taken to the hospital after, officials said, they were involved in a three-car crash in Southwest Miami-Dade, Tuesday night.
The crash happened near Southwest 137th Avenue and 56th Street.
The officer and one other person were taken to the hospital. Both are expected to be OK.
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Texas Tech volleyball will travel to Manhattan, Kansas, for its second road match of the week, taking on Kansas State at 1 p.m. Saturday at Ahearn Field House.
The Red Raiders (12-5, 1-3) look to bounce back against the Wildcats (8-9, 1-3) following Wednesday’s loss at Oklahoma.
Holding a 3-1 mark this season in matches immediately following a loss, Tech will be looking to jump back in the win column in a tough environment. The Red Raiders are 1-20 all-time in Manhattan with the lone win coming in 2004.
“Almost everywhere is smaller than where we play,” head coach Tony Graystone said of the challenges of playing on the road in the Big 12. “That is a big difference. The crowd is almost just a little more on top of you. Then, they get the band in there.”
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOTV) – Thanks to the Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital, we have one of the best hospitals in the entire country right here in West Michigan. However, this time of year, the needs for children who stay in the hospital over the holidays is even greater. Dr. Fahner and Dr. Sholler joined Maranda in-studio to discuss their work at the hospital, the progress they continue to make, and their hospital wish list.
>>> Take a look in the video above.
Items that are most needed:
Art supplies
Adult & children’s coloring books
Games, Play-doh, and Play-doh toys
Gift cards
To donate to the Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital online, visit https://give.spectrumhealth.org/wishlist.
Dec 10 (Gracenote) - Results and standings from the Swiss championship matches on Sunday Sunday, December 10 Young Boys 1 Grasshoppers Zurich 1 FC Lugano 1 FC Lausanne-Sport 2 FC Zurich 1 Luzern 2 Saturday, December 9 FC Basel 3 St Gallen 0 Sion 2 FC Thun 3 Standings P W D L F A Pts 1 Young Boys 18 11 4 3 39 18 37 2 FC Basel 18 10 5 3 37 16 35 ------------------------- 3 FC Zurich 18 7 7 4 23 16 28 4 Grasshoppers Zurich 18 6 6 6 26 25 24 ------------------------- 5 St Gallen 18 7 3 8 23 35 24 ------------------------- 6 FC Lausanne-Sport 18 6 4 8 28 35 22 7 FC Thun 18 6 3 9 30 33 21 8 Luzern 18 5 5 8 23 30 20 9 FC Lugano 18 5 4 9 18 28 19 ------------------------- 10 Sion 18 4 5 9 21 32 17 1-2: Champions League preliminary round 3-4: Europa League preliminary round 5: Europa League depending on domestic cup 10: Relegation
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Giancarlo Stanton is officially a New York Yankee. It was reported over the weekend that the Miami Marlins were prepared to send Stanton, the reigning National League MVP, to New York in exchange for second baseman Starlin Castro and some prospects. All that needed to happen was for Stanton to waive his no-trade clause and the slugger was heading to the Bronx.
The clause was waived, and on Monday morning, the Yankees tweeted out confirmation that they had acquired the most feared power hitter in baseball.
It’s been waiting for you. pic.twitter.com/yaDMQS7Z5S — New York Yankees (@Yankees) December 11, 2017
We also learned that the rumored return for both sides was true, as the prospects in the move were a right handed pitcher and an infielder. Additionally, the Marlins sent the Yankees money to offset some of the 10 years and $295 million remaining on Stanton’s gaudy contract.
Aug 12 (Gracenote) - Summaries from the Dutch championship matches on Saturday Saturday, August 12 Heracles Almelo 2 Paul Gladon 65, Brandley Kuwas 82 Ajax Amsterdam 1 Hakim Ziyech 56 Halftime: 0-0;Attendance: 12,080 - - - Vitesse Arnhem 4 Thomas Bruns 2, Bryan Linssen 20, Tim Matavz 31, Milot Rashica 77 NAC Breda 1 Thierry Ambrose 69 Halftime: 3-0;Attendance: 13,921 - - - PSV Eindhoven 3 Hirving Lozano 31, Gaston Pereiro 48, Marco van Ginkel 76 AZ Alkmaar 2 Dabney dos Santos 18, Wout Weghorst 81pen Halftime: 1-1;Attendance: 32,700 - - - VVV-Venlo 3 Clint Leemans 44, Tarik Tissoudali 48, Vito van Crooy 90+2 Sparta Rotterdam 0 Red Card: Jeffrey Chabot 83 Halftime: 1-0;Attendance: 5,832 - - - Friday, August 11 ADO Den Haag 0 Utrecht 3 Cyriel Dessers 15,81, Sander van de Streek 55 Halftime: 0-1;Attendance: 12,134 - - - Next Fixtures (GMT): Sunday, August 13 PEC Zwolle v Roda JC Kerkrade (1030) Feyenoord v Twente Enschede (1230) Willem II Tilburg v Excelsior (1230) Groningen v Heerenveen (1445)
Ryuichi Sakamoto and Alva Noto have announced a new joint album. Glass is a 45-minute long improvised live recording that draws its name from its recording location: architect Philip Johnson’s historic Glass House in Connecticut. Sakamoto and Noto “experimented with a keyboard, mixers, singing glass bowls, crotales, and the architecture of the building” to craft the album, with contact microphones used to capture the sound of “various weighted gong mallets with rubber heads that were gently but firmly dragged along the surface of the glass.” The Glass House finished construction in 1955 and is now a historic house museum. Glass arrives February 16 via Noton. Find the album artwork below.
Sakamoto and Noto previously teamed up on the original score to Alejandro González Iñárritu’s film The Revenant. Sakamoto released his most recent album async earlier this year.
Waltham Windmill‘s first table top sale of the New Year will be taking place at St Giles Big Hall in Church Lane, Scartho, on Saturday, January 14.
Sellers can set up from 8.15am (tables provided).
Buyers can enter from 9am. Adults entry is 20p and children are free.
Plus there will be hot drinks and bacon buns on sale.
All tables must be pre booked by phoning 01472 823444 or 01472 316597.
Friday afternoon, the Fountain Police Department alerted the public to a missing man with autism.
The man was identified as 27-year-old Jason Pak.
The Fountain Police Department is now reporting that Pak was found at 8:45 p.m. Friday night, walking on Powers Blvd.
He is now safe and has been returned home to his family.
Vladimir Putin is on track for victory in Russia's election but voter turnout could yet sour this unsurprising outcome. Anna Bevan reports
BUSINESS
Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Kwon Oh-hyun (Yonhap)
Kwon Oh-hyun, vice chairman of Samsung Electronics Co., was paid some 14 billion won($12.3 million) in the first half of the year, and set to become once again the country's highest-paid corporate executive of the year, data showed on Monday.According to the semi-annual business report compiled by Samsung, Kwon received a paycheck totaling 13.9 billion won in the first six months of the year, a whopping increase from 2.9 billion won a year earlier.Kwon, who is in charge of Samsung's semiconductor and display unit, has been the country's most paid corporate executive for second straight year with 6.7 billion won in 2016 and 14.95 billion won in 2015.His income includes a one-time special bonus worth 8 billion won as the unit posted record earnings in the January-June period. (Yonhap)
RAWALPINDI, April 17 (APP): Director General Inter Services
Public Relations (ISPR) Major General Asif Ghafoor on Monday
applauded the role of media for timely breaking the news about
abduction of Lt Col (R) Habib Zahir from Nepal.
Talking to a group of journalists after addressing a press
conference, he said the role of media is highly appreciable for its
prompt reporting of the incident of abduction of retired officer of
Pakistan Army.
He said had the media not reported the kidnapping of Lt Col
(R) Habib from Nepal, the cunning adversary would have used the
abduction of the kidnapee against Pakistan for fulfilling its
nefarious and ugly designs.
Anadolu Agency: At least 24 Pakistanis have gone missing since last year after being allegedly picked up by foreign and local security forces in Afghan capital Kabul, their families in Pakistani city of Peshawar claimed on Monday. Click here to read more (external link).
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — A jury has convicted a Colorado Springs man in the death of a drug dealer who prosecutors say was pistol-whipped, driven to an abandoned building and shot 14 times for slipping up on the job.
The Gazette reports 26-year-old Anthony Cruzita Loya was convicted Tuesday of first-degree murder in the April 6, 2017, death of 23-year-old Lawrence Gloster. Authorities say Gloster was targeted for losing less than $100 worth of meth when he dropped it onto a customer’s lap.
Loya, who says he didn’t take part in the shooting, is the second man convicted in the case. His boss, Jorge Galvan-Flores, was sentenced earlier this year to life in prison without parole on allegations that he ordered the death.
A third defendant’s murder trial is set to begin in May.
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HARARE - The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) has opened a branch in Marondera.
In a notice issued yesterday, the tax authority said the branch is only meant for functions to do with domestic taxes.
“Zimra would like to advise its valued clients and stakeholders that we opened an office in Marondera on July 1, 2018 at Standard Charted Bank Building Stand number 51 Pine Street/The Green Marondera. All our clients in and around Marondera can now visit our new office that will be open from 0800hours to 1700hours, Monday to Friday and 0800hours to 1230hours Saturdays,” reads part of the notice.
“The office will be offering only Domestic Taxes functions.”
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As seen on NBC and myNetwork TV, don’t miss free live comedy from Chris Young and Mike Geeter at Potawatomi Hotel & Casino in downtown Milwaukee.
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Southern New England had 21 inches of snow in January, which was about 1 foot above normal! While January got off to a very cold start, Southern New England also made it to the low 60s later in the month. In the end, everything evened out and January was about normal temperature-wise.
So, what about February? The Climate Prediction Center is favoring a colder than normal month and also higher than normal precipitation. This is a good sign for those who like snow. However, it does not guarantee above average snowfall. If the cold shots don’t line up with the precipitation, we could end up with some upset snow-lovers.
In the above video, Meteorologist Pete Mangione breaks down the winter weather outlook for our area and what to expect in the month ahead.
April 13 U.S. stocks opened lower on Thursday in a broad decline across sectors after President Donald Trump said that the U.S. dollar was getting too strong, while investors also assessed bank earnings.
The Dow Jones industrial average was down 49.03 points, or 0.24 percent, at 20,542.83, the S&P 500 was down 5.75 points, or 0.24521 percent, at 2,339.18 and the Nasdaq composite was down 9.47 points, or 0.16 percent, at 5,826.70. (Reporting by Yashaswini Swamynathan in Bengaluru; Editing by Anil D'Silva)
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — The market for a peculiar type of clay mined in Wyoming is looking up, thanks to a better outlook for oil and gas drilling and to kitty litter.
Over 90 percent of all bentonite mined in the U.S. and almost half worldwide comes from Wyoming. Bentonite helps with everything from clarifying wine to keeping landfills from leaking.
It’s also an important ingredient in kitty litter and in drilling mud, the goop pumped down oil and gas wells during drilling to keep the bit cool and carry cuttings to the surface.
Bentonite mining companies such as Wyo-Ben say they suffered during a recent slump in oil and gas drilling but business is picking back up.
Steady demand for kitty litter helped Wyo-Ben and other bentonite miners through the downturn.
Prevezon Must Pay Out $6M Settlement Despite Asset Freeze
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 6:59 PM EST) -- A Russian real estate investing company implicated in a $230 million Russian tax fraud scheme must pony up a $5.9 million settlement with the U.S. government after a New York federal judge on Friday shut down its bid to try to prove that the government had interfered with the release of its frozen debt asset in the Netherlands.
Prevezon Holdings Ltd. and its affiliates, which had allegedly secured a Manhattan real estate portfolio with laundered funds from a plan to defraud the Russian treasury, had entered...
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New Orleans Nursing Student Leaves School Over ‘Racially Biased’ Hair Policy
New Orleans nursing student Jade Payadue says she had no choice but to leave her program after her natural hair was deemed "too big" and "not neat."
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Fun, golf, games, food and drinks, prizes and more at the beautiful Ironwood Golf Course in Sussex, Wisconsin! The Great Irish Open is held every September. For those that have played before you know how much fun this is and for new players, it's a great way to meet some good folks who are both good and bad golfers! Wormburners, shanks, hooks, and the occasional great shot all make it a fun-filled day. On top of that, we raise funds to support Irish Music . . .how cool is that! Proceeds go towards the Ward Irish Music Archives' effort in preserving Irish Music.
LSU redshirt freshman quarterback Lindsey Scott announced his plans to transfer from the university on Monday morning, just days after LSU’s second fall scrimmage.
“It has been an honor to wear the purple and gold,” Scott wrote. “I have, however, decided that is within my best interest to leave LSU and begin a new journey.”
Scott’s departure leaves LSU with Danny Etling, Myles Brennan, Lowell Narcisse and Justin McMillan as the scholarship quarterbacks on the roster.
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American figure skater Mirai Nagasu talks about wanting to make her country proud in Pyeongchang, four year after her controversial omission from the 2014 Sochi Olympics team.
WATCH MORE: 'We're all goofballs' - meet Nigeria's historic bobsleigh team
Police are investigating after a 54-year-old man was taken to hospital with serious injuries, including burns, following an assault this morning.
He suffered the injuries during an incident at a property in Cinderhill Walk, Bulwell, just before 4am on Thursday.
His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening but he has been taken to Queen's Medical Centre.
A 48-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm in connection with the incident.
A cordon has been put in place at the scene and house-to-house inquiries are being carried out.
Anyone who witnessed anything is urged to call police on 101, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, quoting incident number 78 of 31 May.
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) - Barcelona says it has reached a deal with Chinese club Guangzhou Evergrande to buy Brazil midfielder Paulinho for 40 million euros ($47 million).
The Spanish club says that Paulinho will sign a four-year contract after a medical exam on Thursday.
Paulinho is set to be Barcelona's first signing since Neymar left for Paris Saint-Germain for a world-record 222 million euros ($262 million) last week.
The 29-year-old Paulinho played for Tottenham for two seasons before moving to Guangzhou in 2015. He has made 41 appearances for the Brazil national team.
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has issued an all clear for the public water supply in Baldwin City.
KDHE on Wednesday rescinded a boil water advisory that it sent Tuesday morning following a water pump problem.
Laboratory testing did not indicate any evidence of contamination in the water supply, KDHE said in a news release.
A Baldwin City public works official said Tuesday that a water pump problem caused a loss in pressure that put the system at risk of contamination. The city said it believed it was an isolated issue, which was fixed that same morning, and said it would keep a closer eye on the system in the coming weeks.
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"A Tesla crash that resulted in the deaths of the driver and a passenger in Indianapolis last November is drawing new controversy after the father of one of the victims made comments regarding the role of the Model S in the incident," Autoweek reports. "The crash occurred in downtown Indianapolis on Nov. 3, 2016 , with the Model S driven by 27-year-old Casey Speckman striking a tree and catching fire. Speckman was pronounced dead at the scene while her passenger, 44-year-old Kevin McCarthy, succumbed to his injuries after being taken to the hospital." From the report:
Smog is seen over the city of London, Britain, January 24, 2017. REUTERS/Toby Melville
LONDON The British government will not appeal a court ruling on its plans to tackle air pollution and will meet a deadline for May 9 to detail its efforts to improve air quality, Prime Minister Theresa May's spokesman said on Tuesday.
The government had sought to extend an April 24 deadline to submit its plan to improve air quality and comply with EU nitrogen dioxide limits, but a court ordered a draft plan to be submitted by May 9 and a full report by July 31. [nL8N1HZ9IB]
"We have looked at the judgment from last week and we will not be appealing," the spokesman told reporters.
"The court deadline was I believe the 9th of May and we will be meeting that deadline."
(Reporting by Elizabeth Piper, Writing by Kylie MacLellan; editing by Stephen Addison)
By Hayden Wright
Chance the Rapper is riding high on the tailwind of his Best New Artist GRAMMY, and he’ll take his music on the road this spring.
Related: Kendrick Lamar Congratulates Chance the Rapper for Grammy Wins
Chance announced a North American tour with 37 dates, set to kick off April 24 in San Diego. Conspicuously absent from the list is his hometown of Chicago, though perhaps more dates will be added as preparation for the tour ramps up.
Tickets go on sale tonight at 7pm via ChanceRaps.com. For now, the rapper will continue fielding congratulations from superstars like Drake and Kendrick Lamar.
Here’s Chance’s announcement with a full list of dates:
thank YOU GUYS for everything. tour goes on sale at ChanceRaps.com at 7pm ET https://t.co/9PVAdLs8Vt —
Lil Chano From 79th (@chancetherapper) February 14, 2017
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About Silver Birch Centre Southend on Sea
The Silver Birch provides Day Care at various locations throughout Essex with a high staff/client ratio. A full program of cognitive stimulation activities, music and singing/dancing, arts and crafts, cookery, gardening, sensory garden, wetroom, use of community garden, quizzes and much more. Breakfast and a two course home cooked lunch provided along with all drinks and snacks. External entertainment provided on occasions. Transport is available using the centres' own minibuses and disabled adapted cars. Fully trained, qualified staff able to provide personal care.
Moustakas went 2-for-5 with a double, a home run and four RBI in Wednesday's 11-8 win over the Twins.
All his production came in the first two innings off Fernando Romero, as Moustakas poked a two-run double in the first and then launched his 12th homer of the year in the second to help chase the rookie from the game. While the 29-year-old is hitting only .244 (19-for-78) over his last 20 games, six of his last seven hits (three doubles, two homers) have gone for extra bases.
Wonderwall.com is taking a look back at the stars who found love, suffered heartbreak or experienced some other major event in their love lives this month, starting with Usher and Grace Miguel. Two and a half years after they eloped and honeymooned in Cuba, the music star and the manager have split. "After much thought and consideration we have mutually decided to separate as a couple," they told Us Weekly in a joint statement on March 6. "We remain deeply connected, loving friends who will continue supporting each other through the next phases of our lives. The enormous amount of love and respect that we have for each other will only increase as we move forward." A source told Us that the pair, who got together in 2009, quietly separated a few months ago. Now keep reading for more of the week's biggest celeb love life updates...
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Today, June 14, marks the 22nd birthday of Vikings receiver Laquon Treadwell.
As we’ve discussed, Treadwell had a tough rookie season after being drafted 23rd overall in the 2016 draft, finishing with just one catch for 15 yards in nine games.
The pressure is on Treadwell to perform in his second season as the Vikings signed Michael Floyd and drafted Stacy Coley and Rodney Adams.
If I had to guess, Treadwell is fourth on the team’s depth chart as of now, behind Stefon Diggs, Adam Thielen and Floyd. Not exactly an ideal spot for a first-round pick, but he’s still young so it’s too early to press the panic button quite yet.
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An injured off-road motorcyclist was in such a remote location in the Lake Mathews area that the Riverside County Sheriff’s helicopter was used Sunday to pick him up and bring the victim to a waiting ambulance, according to a news release.
The unidentified man had been hurt near Stuart Drive and Dawson Canyon Road. The incident was reported at 6:09 p.m. He was taken to a hospital with serious injuries.
Accidental landlords have been on the rise for the past three years
Countrywide said around one in 12 (8.2 per cent) of homes that came on to the rental market in 2017 had been up for sale within the previous six months – equating to around 80,000 properties across Britain.
It made the projections for Britain as a whole based on its own data.
Countrywide said it is the third year in a row that the proportion of accidental landlord properties has increased.
An appeal has been launched to help find a missing Aberdeenshire woman.
Margaret Taylor was last seen in Forbes, near Alford, at around 10.30pm yesterday.
The 71-year-old was wearing either a dark blue or dark green jacket when she was last seen.
Margaret is 5ft 2 and of small, medium build. She has silver/grey hair.
Inspector Matt Smith said: “We are urging anyone who recognises Margaret’s description and who may have seen her to come forward.
“It is completely out of character for Margaret to be missing and understandably her family are very concerned.
“Local officers are in touch with Margaret’s family and are making enquiries.
“We also have specialist officers including search officers and a dog handler involved in searches in order to try and trace Margaret.
“Anyone who has any information that could assist us is urged to contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting reference 1156 of 11/12.”
Let’s welcome the new member in our family ‘Margaret’ you beauty! #GiftYourself #BlueEyedBeauty
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Pho Hai Tuyet (204 W. Layton Ave.) is one of the most authentically Vietnamese restaurants in the Milwaukee area with one of the biggest menus. Dine-in, order online or by phone and take out, or have your food delivered (if you’re in their neck of the woods).
Their service is fast and friendly.
The menu is helpfully divided into appetizer, noodle, beef noodle (Pho), rice and seafood dish subsections—all the better to quickly zero in on exactly what your palette desires.
In addition to wine and beer, there are lots of Vietnamese sodas, coffees, teas and juices—and several flavors of that delicious Vietnamese thirst-quencher, bubble tea.
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa's governor is keeping campaign donations tied to a firm that profited from a controversial lobbying blitz funded by Saudi Arabia.
Gov. Kim Reynolds in November returned a $100 contribution from executive branch appointees Kim and Connie Schmett, saying she disagreed with their side work as foreign agents. The couple collected $100,000 opposing a law allowing victims of the 2001 terrorist attacks to sue Saudi Arabia.
But her campaign kept several larger donations linked to the LS2Group, a Des Moines-based firm that received $76,500 from the same Saudi-funded work.
LS2Group executive Chuck Larson Jr. hosted a Reynolds fundraiser last summer. He and other LS2 employees gave thousands to Reynolds, and LS2Group's political arm gave $250.
Reynolds' campaign spokesman notes LS2Group is a private business while the Schmetts are state officials.
Connie Schmett was fined $250 last week by an ethics board for disclosure violations.
HOUSTON — Heavy rains that flooded some Houston streets on July Fourth are expected to subside.
National Weather Service meteorologist Patrick Blood says the city saw heavy rainfall early Wednesday that led to 1 to 2 feet (0.3 to 0.6 metres) of water collecting on some roads in west Houston. But the rain is expected to subside by afternoon.
Blood says the flooding is typical for Houston and won’t come close to the devastating floods caused last year by Hurricane Harvey. If the rain continues as it has, the impact should be minor.
He says while more rain is expected in the coming days, it likely won’t be as much.
The rains caused the city to call off its July Fourth concert and festival, but the fireworks display is still on.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Win 4 Midday' game
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday afternoon's drawing of the New York Lottery's "Win 4 Midday" game were:
7-1-5-1, Lucky Sum: 14
(seven, one, five, one; Lucky Sum: fourteen)
WARR ACRES, OK -- Walmart is testing an automated kiosk in the parking lot of its store here where customers can pick up online grocery orders. After customers order and pay for their groceries online, Walmart employees pull the ordered products and pack them in bins stored inside the 20-ft. x 80-ft. kiosk, which has frozen and refrigerated sections. Customers enter a five-digit code to retrieve their orders from the kiosk.
Walmart's new concept comes on the heels of Amazon's pilot of Amazon Fresh Pickup in Seattle. It differs only in that Amazon employees load the groceries into the customers' cars upon their arrival at the drive-up shop.
Official Cabana After-party, doors 10 pm. $20. ticketmaster.ca
NOTE: This event has been rescheduled from June 4th to June 18th. Original tickets will be honoured for the new date, refunds available at point of purchase.
Environment Canada issued a special air quality statement on Monday for the Battlefords, Lloydminster, Biggar, Rosetown, Kindersley, Leader and Maple Creek areas.
Smoke from forest fires in B.C. is causing poor air quality and reducing visibility as it pushes across Alberta and into parts of western Saskatchewan.
READ MORE: Extreme fire behaviour warning in B.C. on Monday
Conditions should improve Tuesday morning after a cold front passes through the region.
Individuals may experience symptoms such as increased coughing, throat irritation, headaches or shortness of breath.
Children, seniors, and those with cardiovascular or lung disease, such as asthma, are especially at risk.
For the latest weather alerts download the Global News Skytracker weather app for iPhone, iPad or Android.
CHICAGO — Grain futures were lower Monday in early trading on the Chicago Board of Trade.
Wheat for Sept delivery was lower 7.20 cents at $4.32 a bushel; Sept corn was down 4 cents at $3.5660 a bushel; Sept oats lost 6.20 cents at $2.5760 a bushel while August soybeans was down 10.20 cents to $9.2520 a bushel.
Beef higher and pork mixed on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.
August live cattle was .28 cent higher at $1.10 a pound; August feeder cattle gained .28 cent at $1.4205 a pound; August lean hogs was .05 cent lower at $.8460 a pound.
Slain UPS driver Mike Lefiti ‘was always there for you’
Mike Lefiti was a longtime UPS driver who took pride in his work and was widely respected by his colleagues and adored by his large family, friends and relatives said Wednesday.
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP)  Veterans Mike Callahan and Ken Mauer, along with first-timer David Guthrie, are among the 12 referees who have been selected to work the NBA Finals.
The league announced the group Wednesday.
Callahan has worked 19 games in the Finals and Mauer has worked 18. This will be the 15th Finals appearance for Callahan and the 13th for Mauer.
Other referees who will be on the floor during the Golden State-Cleveland series that starts Thursday are Tony Brothers, James Capers, Marc Davis, Scott Foster, John Goble, Ed Malloy, Jason Phillips, Derrick Stafford and Zach Zarba.
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Guthrie is the only referee who will be making his Finals debut this year.
Eric Lewis and Tom Washington were selected as alternates.
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The amount of electrostatic activity recorded in Greece in June was very high
Greece was hit by over 93,500 lightning bolts last month, it was revealed on Tuesday., according to the National Observatory of Athens (NOA),Last month, there were 93,580 electrical discharges country-wide, the majority of them being lightning strikes.Among the few areas that escaped the high electrical activity was Karpathos and the western part of Icaria, added the NOA.The most intense activity was seen between June 15 to 19 during the Minoas spell of bad weather, which saw more than 64,000 lighting strikes. In the Nefeli bout of bad weather (between June 24 to 29), conditions were worse but there was less lightning (12,500), mainly in the NW Aegean and SW Peloponnese.The days with the most amount of lightning were June 15 (18,818) and June 16 (16,685). The day with least amount of activity was June 8 (eight) and June 30 (nine).Source: AMNA
April 24 (Reuters) - LPP SA:
* POLAND’S LPP SA SAYS PLANS TO PAY OUT DIVIDEND OF 40 ZLOTYS/SHARE FOR 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting by Agnieszka Barteczko; editing by David Evans)
Authorities in New York are searching for a bull that escaped a livestock auction show.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) - Fraternity chapters at the University of Missouri say they're still studying a consultant's October report warning the school to change the culture of Greek life on campus.
University Dean of Students Jeff Zeilenga told the Columbia Daily Tribune on Friday that the school is still looking at the recommendations from Dyad Strategies.
Dyad says the university should change Greek life recruitment, ban freshmen from living in chapter houses and require residents' rooms to be open for inspection during parties.
Zeilenga says one of the objections to banning freshmen is that many fraternities are in debt for large new houses and need the revenue.
Two fraternities have been shuttered by their national governing organizations since the university received Dyad's report. Two more fraternities have been put on disciplinary probation for hazing.
Energy Networking Site Creator Gets Year And A Day For Hack
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 3:49 PM EDT) -- The creator of a Texas oil and gas industry professional networking website who sold the company for $51 million, then hacked in to steal information while launching a competitor, was sentenced to a year and a day in prison by a Manhattan federal judge on Friday.
David Kent, 42, admitted last year to a count of intentionally accessing a protected computer. He was ordered by U.S. District Judge Denise L. Cote to serve three years of supervised release, make $3.3 million of restitution and pay a...
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A Pasco woman is accused of poisoning her then-husband by putting pesticide in his Keurig water reservoir and on his toothbrush. Chelsea B. Schmitt, 41, allegedly broke in to her former West Richland home last June while her husband was out of town for the weekend with his girlfriend.
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The six-year-old daughter of JAY-Z and Beyonce stole the show mid-ceremony while Camila Cabello was delivering a moving speech in support of the Dreamers.
As Blue Ivy's parents applauded the former member of Fifth Harmony, the little girl was filmed in the front row motioning for Jay and Bey to stop clapping so she could hear the speech.
Cameras panned to the family at the most opportune time, catching her motioning to her parents to put their hands down and just listen to Cabello's speech. The reaction on Twitter was swift and hilarious, check out some of the best posts - here.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Hornets say centre Cody Zeller has been placed in the NBA’s concussion protocol.
There is no timetable for his return.
Zeller took an elbow to the head in the fourth quarter of Charlotte’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday night. Zeller will not play Monday night against the Chicago Bulls.
Zeller will begin the process to return once he is deemed symptom-free, per the NBA’s concussion policy.
The fourth-year centre is averaging 10.7 points, 6.2 rebounds and 1.1 blocks and shooting 59.5 per cent from the field -- all career highs. Zeller has played in 31 games for Charlotte this season, starting 29.
Along with a small group of voters, I recently met with Rep. Bob Goodlatte to discuss a number of issues important to his constituents, incluidng health care, immigration, the federal judiciary and the federal budget. Mr. Goodlatte was not interested to hear us.
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WATCH: A passerby captured the final seconds before a vintage plane crashed along the border of Dix Hills and Melville on Wednesday. pic.twitter.com/NjdoeV9SNi — CBS New York (@CBSNewYork) May 30, 2018
A stomach-churning video shows the moment a World War II-era plane spiraled out of the sky over Long Island Wednesday afternoon, dooming its pilot, according to a report.
The 34-second clip obtained by CBS New York shows the propeller-driven SNJ-2 freefalling over Melville, LI, around 1:55 p.m.
The vintage craft — part of the six-plane Geico Skytypers air show team — crashed into the ground minutes after takeoff from Republic Airport, exploding into a mass of flames and smoke.
Pilot Ken Johansen – a Navy veteran who flew for an airline – was the only passenger on board the plane, officials said.
Investigators are probing the cause of the deadly crash.
Additional reporting by Larry Celona
The Frenchman has been strongly linked with a move away from Old Trafford to Sevilla having found starts hard to come by.
Jose Mourinho recently told Martial to listen to him and not his agent, after he hinted the attacker could leave.
And Redknapp echoes those thoughts on Martial - who scored his second league goal of the campaign against Middlesbrough on Saturday.
“Jose Mourinho is right when he says that Anthony Martial should listen to him, not his agent,” Redknapp told the Daily Mail.
“Martial has been more peripheral this season but Sevilla would be the wrong move for him.
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - Authorities say a woman kicked and bit officers before being arrested in Kentucky.
Local news outlets report that according to a statement from the Franklin County Sheriff's Office, a deputy responded early Sunday to a report of a vehicle traveling the wrong way on Interstate 62. The statement says the deputy stopped the vehicle and noticed that the driver, Darlane Besand, appeared to be extremely drunk and was acting hostile.
Authorities say Besand bit a deputy on the forearm as he attempted to arrest her. She allegedly continued to be hostile when she was taken to a hospital for a blood test, kicking hospital staff and officers.
Besand faces more than a dozen charges, including four counts of assault on a police officer. It's unclear if she has an attorney.
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There's no doubt about it: Kelly Clarkson totally digs Gwen Stefani.
In her first season serving as a coach on The Voice, the "Since U Been Gone" singer has developed stronger friendships with Adam Levine, Alicia Keys and Blake Shelton.
At the same time, the Grammy winner has become closer with an idol she grew up listening to.
While chatting with E! News exclusively before the "Battle Rounds" began, Blake recalled the double date he and Gwen went on with Kelly and her husband Brandon Blackstock. The reason he enjoyed it so much may surprise you.
"It's fun to be around Kelly because there's that part of Kelly that I love about her—she's still such a fan of artists," he shared with Sibley Scoles. "One of my favorite times is to see her around Gwen...it's fun for me to see that fan, freak-out side of Kelly. She makes everything fun."
BUDAPEST, April 12 The United States called on Hungary to suspend implementation of a law Washington says threatens the continued operation of a Budapest university founded by U.S. financier George Soros.
Hungarian President Janos Ader signed off on the legislation on Monday despite protests against it in Budapest and condemnation abroad. Another mass rally against the law is planned for later on Wednesday.
"We're urging the government of Hungary to suspend implementation of the law," State Department spokesman Mark C. Toner said late on Tuesday according to a transcript of a Washington press briefing posted online.
(Reporting by Gergely Szakacs; editing by John Stonestreet)
× ACLU Requests Stay Of Execution For Another Death Row Inmate
LITTLE ROCK (KFSM) — The American Civil Liberties Union filed for a stay of execution for a death row inmate on Monday night (April 17), while another death row inmate was waiting to learn whether his execution would be carried out.
The ACLU is requesting a stay of execution for Ledell Lee on two counts. They claim that Lee is innocent, based on the fact that blood and hair recovered at the crime scene was never tested for DNA because previously there was not adequate testing. Therefore the ACLU said it was “scientifically impossible” to connect the crime to Lee.
The ACLU also claimed that Lee has an intellectual disability from fetal alcohol syndrome, which was never brought to the court or jury’s attention during his previous trials. The ACLU said Lee had “horrible legal counsel” since being arrested for the 1993 murder of Debra Reese.
Police are on the scene of an incident in Flint.
It’s happening at Fleming and Myrtle, in the northwest part of the city.
Right now no details on the incident are being released.
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The 2018 Major League Baseball regular season will begin on March 29 — the earliest Opening Day in league history.
In addition to the early start, all 30 MLB teams will be in action on Opening Day this year. The full slate of games begins on ESPN at 12:30 p.m., when the Miami Marlins host the Chicago Cubs.
Here is all you need to know about Opening Day for each MLB team.
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Levi Strauss: Life as a leader
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COPENHAGEN - While travelling by train to meet Paul Dillinger it struck me that no matter where you are in the world, in any densely populated area there will almost certainly be one person – and often many more – wearing a pair of Levi’s.
It then occurred to me that a brand which is inseparably synonymous with a particular garment, in this case jeans, carries a heavy weight of responsibility to ensure the organisation is seen to pull its weight regarding sustainability and ethical trading.
The vice president and head of Global Product Innovation and Premium Collection Design at Levi Strauss & Co. addressed this issue along with several other topics as he spoke exclusively to Ecotextile News in Copenhagen. David Styles reports.
Ronald Butler, 65, of Hebron, Ky. passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood, Ky.
In addition to his father, Erwin Butler, he is preceded in death by son David Butler.
He is survived by mother Patsy Williams, wife, Christine Frommell Butler, son Ronald, Michael Butler, daughter, Kara Foreman,.
Graveside services were held on Sunday, February 5, 2017 at the Butler Cemetery in Butler, Ky. under the direction of Peoples Funeral Home.
Online condolences can be placed at www.peoplesfuneralhomes.com.
Turin, December 11 - Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri expressed optimism on Monday after his side were drawn against Tottenham Hotspur in the Champions League last 16. "Wembley, one of this sport's holy temples, awaits us," Allegri said via Twitter. "Spurs are young and they have talent but if we are (the real) Juve, we'll do it!".
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French president Francois Hollande has arrived in the Iraqi capital Baghdad to meet French troops helping government forces battle Islamic State. And it came just days after the resumption of a large-scale offensive on Mosul, which remains a key ISIS stronghold. However, experts fear the military operation could lead to a problem even bigger than Islamic State itself.
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What are your favorite Hello June images?
In honor of the coming month, we have compiled six images to honor the passing of the season as we’re closing in on summer (finally). June is a great month for everyone who loves getting out of the house as it’s perfect for going camping, firing up the good old barbecue, having s’mores by the campfire, swimming in your local river or going hiking.
It’s also good time to visit your closest major city and enjoy a well-deserved summer happy hour, a nice, refreshing meal and maybe even an outdoor club. June is also prime time for going to the zoo and visiting your furry friends.
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Courtney Stodden loves Christmas. She loves it so much that last year she made a song about banging Santa Claus. Charles Dickens would have been proud. This year she’s getting into the holiday spirit by paying some poor photographer to take pictures of her bringing this Barbie doll she bought at a CVS to a toy drive at whatever strip club she’s working at.
Gone are the days when she spent her Christmases getting plowed by Horace from Lost who bought her hand in marriage at age 17, you’re looking at a more mature version of Stodden’s cartoon boobs that are more interested in giving than receiving. So what if the box reeks of cheap champagne and fried food, whoever gets that Barbie doll is going to be thrilled… just as thrilled as the parents who had to leave this playground when Courtney showed up and tried to teach their kids how to pole dance.
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I've always found summer to be a good time to step away from technology for a little bit. As often as I can, and I'll do it this week to celebrate the Fourth of July, I'll put down my phone for a few days and leave technology behind while I head to the beach.
You can use this week to declare your own independence, too, and take a break from technology. I've written a lot of guides over the last year that can help you do this. Sometimes it's as easy as leaving your phone behind, but you might also want to do a check-up on your technology use. Here's what you can do, and what some companies are doing, to help you declare independence from technology.
The Knoxville Fire Department said it is looking into whether fireworks started a fire Tuesday night.
Captain D.J. Corcoran said a multiple unit housing development in the 1900 block of Minnesota Avenue was on fire around 10 p.m.
Firefighters said they saw fireworks exploding near the address when they got to the scene. He said neighbors told crews they believe fireworks started the fire.
Corcoran said arson investigators will confirm whether fireworks were the cause.
Firefighters saw smoke coming from the attic vent and extinguished the fire after going through the second floor ceiling, according to KFD
Corcoran said no one was home at the time and there were no injuries.
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New York's Empire State Building has gone dark to honour the victims of the deadly van attack in Toronto.
The lights atop the world famous tower in midtown Manhattan were darkened on Tuesday night.
A van plowed into pedestrians on a Toronto sidewalk on Monday, killing 10 people and injuring 15 others.
The driver, 25-year-old Alek Minassian, has been charged with multiple counts of first-degree murder and attempted murder.
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Derby County captain Richard Keogh was an unused substitute in Republic of Ireland’s 2-0 win over Moldova.
The Rams skipper was named on the bench, as a first-half brace from Daryl Murphy helped secure all three points.
Keogh hasn’t featured for his country since he played the full 90 minutes in a 3-1 friendly defeat to Mexico in June.
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The 31-year-old has 18 caps for his country, and has played every minute for the Rams in the Championship this season.
The results means that it’s all to play for when Martin O’Neill’s side take on Wales on Monday night.
Wales beat Georgia 1-0 thanks to a goal from Keogh's Rams team mate, Tom Lawrence, which sets up an interesting tie on Monday night in Cardiff.
Pa. Hunting Club Beats Landowner Heirs’ Gas Rights Appeal
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 7:39 PM EST) -- A Pennsylvania appeals court on Friday favored a Tioga County hunting club in an oil and gas rights dispute with the heirs of a prior landowner, finding that a lower court had correctly ruled the latter had no interest in more than 900 acres of subsurface rights.
In an unreported opinion, the state’s Superior Court pointed to a recent Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling to find that a 1902 tax sale of the land in question served as a “title wash” that effectively reunified previously separated mineral...
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A British woman jailed by a secret court in Iran has been released from solitary confinement, her husband said, as he criticised the British government for refusing to call for her release.
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, 37, was sentenced to five years in prison by a shadowy court in Tehran in September after being accused of attempting to overthrow the regime.
Her husband, Richard Ratcliffe, said the British government was using her as a "bargaining chip" as part of an ongoing diplomatic spat between the UK and Iran.
He added that Theresa May could have "publicly stood up for Nazanin more" and criticized her for refusing to demand Mrs Zaghari-Ratcliffe's release.
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DAYTON, Ohio >> A lawyer for an Ohio man charged with fatally shooting his pastor brother in a church office as Sunday services were ending says the shooting was self-defense.
The attorney for 69-year-old Daniel Schooler made the claim Monday as Schooler’s trial in the death of the Rev. William Schooler began in Dayton. Daniel Schooler has pleaded not guilty to aggravated murder and other charges in the Feb. 28, 2016, shooting.
Defense attorney Jay Carter said in opening statements the shooting was the culmination of the brothers’ “toxic” relationship.
Prosecutors say Daniel Schooler went to the church angry and with a handgun.
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Investigators Still Looking For Motive Of Las Vegas Shooter Nearly a week has passed since the worst mass shooting in modern U.S. history and investigators are continuing to look for clues into why the shooter did what he did.
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Big breaking news on Russia and the potential arrest of author Bill Browder. Joe is fascinated by how the Russian’s play their game. The Roseanne story is unravelling as we go. Joe is wondering how this should be handled in the future. Employers and do what they like and people can say what they want, even if it is highly offensive.
BEIJING Feb 14 The Chinese insurance sector's total premium income in 2016 rose 27.5 percent from a year earlier to 3.1 trillion yuan ($450.16 billion), the insurance regulator said on Tuesday.
The sector's total assets stood at 15.12 trillion yuan at the end of 2016, a 22.3 percent increase from the start of the year, according to a document released by the China Insurance Regulatory Commision ahead of a press conference in Beijing. ($1 = 6.8864 Chinese yuan) (Reporting by Shu Zhang and Nicholas Heath; Editing by Subhranshu Sahu)
Derby County return to Sky Bet Championship action in just over a week when they take on East Midlands' rivals Nottingham Forest.
After the current international break has been and gone, Gary Rowett's side return to the league against their fierce rivals.
The Rams will be looking to secure a first win in six in all competitions, and have not won in their previous four in the league.
Rowett's men will go into the game on the back of a goalless draw at leaders Cardiff City. Should the Derby boss stick with the XI that went to Wales? Have your say using our widget below.
All six of Rowett's signings started the game at the Bluebirds, with Andre Wisdom, Curtis Davies, Tom Huddlestone, Joe Ledley, Tom Lawrence and Sam Winnall getting the nod.
Chris Martin came on at half-time and made an impact, should he get the nod? Bradley Johnson will miss the game through suspension.
Derby's team against Cardiff was: (4-2-3-1) Carson; Wisdom, Keogh, Davies, Forsyth; Huddlestone, Ledley; Russell, Johnson, Lawrence; Winall.
Washington Marriott Wardman Park Along With Busboys and Poets Celebrate, the Great American Poet, Langston Hughes with The Weary Blues and Dedication of New Langston Hughes Suite Washington, DC -- Celebrating its centennial, in 2018, the Washington Marriott Wardman Park has been host to many important moments in American history. In 1954, Thurgood Marshall and his colleagues stayed at the Wardman Park Hotel in unincorporated Washington, DC when he prepared and tried Brown vs. Board of Education in the Supreme Court.
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March 29 Preferred Apartment Communities Inc :
* Preferred Apartment Communities Inc - co as sponsor, and unit as borrower entered into a credit agreement with federal home loan mortgage corporation
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Fox News has ditched the most dishonest slogan in American broadcasting, if not all of marketing.
New York Magazine’s Gabriel Sherman has the lowdown:
According to network executives, Fox News has abandoned the marketing slogan “Fair & Balanced.” The decision was made last August after Ailes’s ouster by Fox News co-president Jack Abernethy, because the phrase had “been mocked,” one insider said. Another executive explained that the tagline was “too closely associated with Roger.” Fox executives have been instructed by management to market the network by its other tagline: “Most Watched. Most Trusted.” […] A Fox News spokesperson confirmed that the network is dropping the slogan but said the branding change won’t affect programming or editorial decisions.
As NewsHounds has long pointed out, Fox’s “fair and balanced” slogan was always a cynical lie.
Watch Fox’s unfair, unbalanced discussion of the People’s Climate March, from the September 22, 2014 Your World, below, as a good example.
CareMount Medical Group has named Dr. Richard Morel as its new deputy chief medical officer.
In the role, Morel will manage the doctor group’s physician operations in Putnam, Dutchess and Ulster counties.
Before joining CareMount Medical, Morel was the co-medical director and vice president of Westmed Medical Group. Morel said in a statement that he is “delighted to join the premier medical group in the Northeast and a group of physicians who continue to advance the delivery of healthcare.”
Morel is board certified in internal medicine. He graduated from College of the Holy Cross with a bachelor’s degree in chemistry. He received his medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and completed his postgraduate training at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center.
Headquartered in Mount Kisco, CareMount serves more than 550,000 patients in 43 locations throughout Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, Columbia and Ulster counties.
The 27-year-old tried to maintain a relationship with Robby Hayes after summer of fun and plenty of PDA in Mexico during Bachelor in Paradise, she exclusively told PEOPLE at the reunion taping last week
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Customers with AT&T in the Alpine area are having problems with their service at this time.
The Alpine Police Department reported the issue on their Facebook page.
They said that AT&T advised all other services are up and running but they were unsure when cell service will be restored to the area.
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ATHENS, Ga. — Leaonna Odom scored 16 points and fifth seed Duke's defence was dominant, holding fourth seed Georgia to two second-quarter points in a 66-40 women's NCAA Tournament second-round win on Monday night.
Lexie Brown and Erin Mathias each had 14 points for Duke (24-8), which will play UConn in the Albany Regional on Saturday.
Georgia (26-7) made only 1 of 19 shots in the second period. The Lady Bulldogs set season lows for fewest points in a period and game and lowest field-goal percentage (24.0) in a game.
The Lady Bulldogs missed their first 13 3-pointers before Simone Costa sank a 3 midway through the final period.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Hi-Tech Gears Ltd:
* DEC QUARTER NET PROFIT AFTER TAX 74.4 MILLION RUPEES VERSUS PROFIT 32.6 MILLION RUPEES YEAR AGO
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An inmate died this month at the infirmary of High Desert State Prison, the Nevada Corrections Department said.
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An inmate died this month at the infirmary of High Desert State Prison, the Nevada Corrections Department said.
Norman Fye, 54, died about 8:25 a.m. Aug. 3, the Corrections Department said.
He was committed from Clark County Detention Center on July 14, 2011, and was serving 120 months to life with the possibility of parole for sexual assault of a victim younger than 16.
The Corrections Department asks the public for help finding next of kin. Anyone with information may call 775-350-0037.
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On Friday April 20th, Kershaw County Deputies arrested 60 year old Terry Baisden of Bethune and charged him with trafficking meth, and unlawful carry of a pistol, among other charges. Deputies also arrested 32 year old Larry Lee Small Jr. of Cassatt. Small is charged with Possession of Meth, Habitual Traffic Offender, and Driving Under Suspension.
According to Chief Deputy Jack Rushing, Narcotics Investigators with the Sheriff’s Office have seen an increase in Meth in Kershaw County recently. Investigators developed information over a two week period and made a lawful traffic stop on Small when he made a traffic offense. Once stopped, Baisden admitted to having a pistol on him, and upon search, deputies found a pistol with the serial number scratched off, and Meth. Both men are currently in the Kershaw County Detention Center.
Liverpool will be without Daniel Sturridge and Philippe Coutinho for Tuesday's Champions League play-off first leg at Hoffenheim.
Striker Sturridge missed Saturday's Premier League opener at Watford after suffering a thigh injury in pre-season but there was hope he could feature against the German side.
It now appears the game has come too soon for the injury-plagued England international, with the 27-year-old not included in Jurgen Klopp's 22-man travelling squad.
Also missing from the list published by the club was Coutinho, whose future remains the subject of considerable speculation.
The Brazilian last week handed in a transfer request after Liverpool rejected two bids from Barcelona and issued a strongly-worded statement saying he would not be sold.
His absence from the squad was not a surprise, however, given that he has not been training due to a back injury and also did not play at Watford.
ODENTON. Md. (WMAR) - Firefighters in Anne Arundel County had to battle a house fire not once, but twice Sunday in Odenton.
The homeowner called 911 shortly after midnight to report a fire at a home that was under renovation on North Patuxent Road.
More than three dozen firefighters from Anne Arundel County and Fort Meade fought the fire until about 4 a.m. and thought the fire was out.
"Unfortunately, at 6:30 in the morning, we were called back to the house. The house was fully involved again," said Anne Arundel County Fire Lt. Erik Kornmeyer.
Twenty-seven firefighters returned to the scene and spend more than three hours putting out the second fire at the same house.
Busia governor Sospeter Ojamoong and three other county officials will remain in custody until friday pending a ruling by the anti -corruption court on their bail application.
The four are facing 7 counts of allegedly defrauding the county government of 8 million shillings, failing to effectively manage public funds and fraudulent acquisition of public property among others.
Roadworks to improve Bridgwater's A39 Bath Road will cause 42 weeks of traffic misery for motorists.
Starting on October 16, the roadworks will create a new junction access on A39 and improve traffic flow in the Bridgwater area.
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According to the description on Travel Somerset's website, it states: "Construction of a new junction access on the A39 Bath Road.
Traffic management to consist of lane narrowing & periods of temporary traffic lights"
The scheduled maintenance work is following after up to six months of roadworks have recently started on the roadabout at the M5 junction 23 for Bridgwater.
With the Bath Road maintenance for 42 weeks, the Junction 23 roadworks and ongoing roadworks in Cannington straight, this means three of the four main routes into Bridgwater will have slow moving traffic and potentially cause gridlock during rush hour.
The road will reopen for Bridgwater Carnival but will then close again shortly after.
“Hamilton” fans, do you want to be in the room where it happens?
Well, this is your chance.
Lin-Manuel Miranda’s mega-hit musical about the life and career of U.S. Founding Father Alexander Hamilton is coming to Segerstrom Center for the Arts from May 8 through 27, and single tickets are going on sale Monday, Feb. 26.
Prices range from $80.75-$200.75, with a select number of $600.75 premium seats available (and a maximum of four tickets per account for the engagement). A #Ham4Ham digital lottery for “Hamilton” tickets will be announced soon.
For the best prices and to eliminate the risk of counterfeits, purchase your tickets at www.scfta.org and the box office, at 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa.
In a place where traditional art supplies can be expensive or difficult to find, why not use what you have on hand to make something beautiful? Wearable Art's celebration of unconventional materials to create a community fashion show is a perfectly Alaskan art form. The Southeast celebration of creativity started in Ketchikan in 1987 and has since spread to Juneau, Sitka, and Petersburg.
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SC to present ‘George and the Dragon’
SHERIDAN — The Whitney Center for the Arts at Sheridan College will present the theater department’s spring musical, “George and the Dragon,” written and directed by Big Horn resident Doug Sheehan on Saturday, Sunday and Monday.
This is the second play written by Sheehan performed at SC. The first was an original piece for the Big West Arts Festival in 2008.
The SC production will star professional actor Mokey McNeilly as George. SC students and community members will fill out the cast.
Performances will take place Saturday through Monday at 7:30 p.m. each night. There will also be a matinée performance Sunday at 2 p.m.
Tickets to all four performances are available through the WYO Theater box office, by phone at 672-9084 or online at wyotheater.com.
Tickets cost $20 for adults and $15 for students, seniors and military members.
The WYO Theater is located at 42 N. Main St.
April 20 Ocwen Financial Corp
* Ocwen Financial issued statement in response to legal action filed by Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
* Ocwen Financial - "believes its mortgage loan servicing practices have and continue to result in substantial benefits to consumers above and beyond other mortgage servicers"
* Ocwen Financial Corp says "disputes" CFPB'S claim that ocwen's mortgage loan servicing practices have caused substantial consumer harm
* Ocwen Financial Corp says unaware of CFPB conducting any detailed review of ocwen's loan servicing files
* Ocwen Financial Corp says received various orders from state mortgage regulators, and are in process of reviewing them in detail Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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On June 30th, as part of a national day of action to protest Trump's family separations at the US/Mexico border, the Peninsula Peace and Justice Center held a rally near the entrance to Stanford University.
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With sun ablazing, hundreds gathered at noon on June 30th to participate in the national day of action, "Families Belong Together".
The event was sponsored by the Peninsula Peace and Justice Center.
Sens. Neil Riser, R-Columbia, seated left; J.P. Morrell, D-New Orleans, seated center; and Dale Erdey, R-Livingston; look through amendments to a tax bill on Wednesday, May 30, 2018, in Baton Rouge, La. (AP Photo/Melinda Deslatte)la
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AN EXPLOSIVE detonated near New York City's Times Square subway station Monday morning, sending ambulances racing through Midtown and commuters fleeing. Four people, including the suspect, were injured, police said.
One person was arrested after the explosion, which was
Human remains found near the Bay D’Espoir Highway on May 18 have been positively identified by the Chief Medical Examiner.
Police say the remains are those of a 54-year-old man from Newfoundland and Labrador. But the man’s name will not be released at his family’s request.
The RCMP say the man was never reported as missing and they do not believe the cause of death was suspicious.
LONDON, May 31 (Reuters) - British house prices rose more weakly than expected in May, figures from mortgage lender Nationwide showed on Thursday, the latest sign of how the country’s housing market has slowed since the 2016 Brexit vote.
House prices were up by 2.4 percent in the year to May, down from a rise of 2.6 percent in April. It was a smaller increase than the median forecast of a 3.0 percent rise in a Reuters poll of economists.
Prices fell by 0.2 percent from April, the third time this year that they have declined on a monthly basis, the figures from Nationwide showed. (Writing by William Schomberg; Editing by Mark Potter)
Camera Icon Radar imagery of rainfall in Perth today. Picture: Bureau of Meteorology
A cold front expected to hit Geraldton later this afternoon has arrived in Perth, bringing thunderstorms and small hail.
The Bureau of Meteorology reports that strong gusts of up to 94 km/h have been recorded at Cape Leeuwin and 80 km/h at Garden Island.
Bickley recorded about 12.8mm of rain between 9am and 11am.
A bureau spokesman said the front was expected to weaken by the time it arrived in Geraldton.
He said gusts could reach about 65 km/h and thunderstorms were possible.
Rainfall of between 1mm and 5mm was expected, with falls of up to 10mm in some places.
University officials said they were notified on Saturday Whaley, a student from Mobile, Ala. and member of Pi Kappa Phi fraternity, had died.
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All the cool kids appeared to be at Coachella for the first weekend, and many of them turned up at Revolve’s second annual festival bash at the Merv Griffin estate. In addition to the glittering pieces inside, bright young things—including Kendall Jenner and Hailey Baldwin —joined fellow models Alessandra Ambrosio and Jasmine Tookes as Migos performed. Nearby, Jasmine Sanders , Sofia Richie , and Soko took in the atmosphere while sipping on Moët & Chandon for a bubbling finish.
Executive pay that is disproportionate to a company's past performance may also signal that poor returns are coming, according to a study set for release on Monday by shareholder activist group As You Sow. The Oakland, California non-profit found the average returns for the 100 S&P 500 companies it had previously identified as having the most questionable pay went on to underperform the index by 2.9 percentage points over a roughly two-year period ended on Jan. 31. As You Sow flagged as "overpaid" a number of chief executive officers known for high compensation despite the mixed performance of their companies' shares over the period.
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* SAYS UNITS ACQUIRE LAND SITES FOR A COMBINED 4.3 BILLION YUAN ($649.92 million) IN NOV
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A number of law firms the state Attorney General's Office has relied on to represent New Mexico in lawsuits by private companies are some of the attorney general's key financial backers as he weighs a run for governor. The records shows the Democrat has raised more than $211,000 in the past six months, with about $40,000 coming from attorneys at one San Diego-based law firm.
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When you fall off stage, how do you recover gracefully?
If you’re Chris Lane, you just keep on dancing!
He talked with Stylz and Roman before performing at Wrigley Field this past weekend about he just laughs off situations like this!
Lane was a college athlete, but did he ever think about going pro?
He tells Stylz and Roman about that as well as what it’s like to perform with artists like Florida Georgia Line, Nelly and The Backstreet Boys!
WASHINGTON (AP) — An AP Fact Check finds that President Donald Trump has struck more than one false note in his remarks about Puerto Rico's hurricane disaster.
He's exaggerated the ferocity of the storm and the pace of the island's recovery. He's also seemed to suggest that the territory's massive debt would go away.
Trump has called Hurricane Maria a Category 5 storm, but it had weakened slightly to a Category 4 when it struck Puerto Rico. No official reports claim winds of 200 mph as Trump has stated.
Maria also isn't the strongest storm to make landfall in the U.S., as Trump has said. Actually, three Category 5 hurricanes have made landfall, most recently Andrew in 1992.
EDITOR'S NOTE _ A look at the veracity of claims by political figures
Bulgarian science magazine Balgarska Nauka has launched a new English-language edition.
European Science is aimed at "not only supporting and developing the BG Science project, but also to give Bulgaria's science community the publicity it needs," the organizers say.
The idea is to "provide objective, reasoned and thorough information in an understandable way while offering a stage to young scientists, PhD students, specialists from different areas and science enthusiasts."
Its team has started a crowdfunding campaign to ensure publication for a year.
Balgarska Nauka ("Bulgarian Science") is a popular science magazine in Bulgaria whose first issue was at the end of 2005. On the internet, it is available for free download.
TORONTO, April 12 Canada's main stock index ended lower on Wednesday, weighed down by losses among its heavyweight financial and natural resource sectors, while BlackBerry Ltd surged after a favorable arbitration ruling.
The Toronto Stock Exchange's S&P/TSX composite index unofficially closed down 78.71 points, or 0.50 percent, at 15,648.40. Half of its 10 main industry groups fell. (Reporting by Alastair Sharp, editing by G Crosse)
Ex-Swarcliffe Rhino wrote: Tbf, it was always gonna be cas he signed for, a coach who started off his career, a team as close to home as you can get and a team of young, hungry players he can easily fit in with.
Not worked out too badly, though when the goings good, he’s good, when the going gets hard.... well..
I think in Zak's case it's more when his life is good, he's good... he could still implode at anytime.He could win man of steel for the next 3 years on the bounce and it wouldn't change the fact that he blew it big time at Leeds and also at his chance at the NRL. Only Zak is accountable for that.Shame really.
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A man found dead in a Kipling Heights apartment building earlier this week has been identified by police.
Abdinasir Hussein, a 42-year-old Toronto resident, was found deceased Wednesday morning in an apartment on Arbordell Road in the Rexdale region of Etobicoke. Investigators, who were called to the address for “unknown trouble,” found evidence suggesting an altercation had taken place.
An autopsy on the body confirmed Hussein was the victim of a homicide.
Toronto police are now reaching out to the public for help, asking anyone who observed something out of the ordinary between Tuesday, Oct. 3 at 5 p.m. and Wednesday, Oct. 4 at 10 a.m. to contact investigators.
Hussein is the 46th homicide victim in Toronto this year.
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A small part of the Lachine Canal may be off limits all summer, even though workers will only begin repairs in the fall.
A stretch of wall is about to fall into the water.
“Citizens have been calling us and saying ‘Oh my God, what are you going to do?” said Lachine Borough Mayor Maja Vodanovic.
She called Parks Canada, which is planning a $2 million repair job on the wall, set to begin in October.
Until then, the sidewalk between 18th and 21st Aves is off limits, as is part of the waterway where some people kayak.
Some residents say they’re upset they'll lose this stretch of the water for the entire summer.
The borough says Parks Canada has other, more pressing repair jobs on the canal, such as the areas in LaSalle, Montreal West and Saint-Henri.
In the meantime, barriers have been erected in the area – unsightly, perhaps, but safe.
The good news? At least it’s an infrastructure project that will have no impact on car traffic.
Trip into the life fantastic with the Humphrey and Minchinton families. From shaping surfboards in Bali, to building an off-road oasis in the California desert, to hand crafting performance exhausts, all of these stories originate in Huntington Beach, California- creating a bond that ties us together.
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Meanwhile the home price gains are widest on the low end of the market, where supply is leanest. That is why home sales have been dropping most on the low end. Evidence is now mounting that a growing number of first-time buyers are giving up and dropping out of the market altogether. Sales to first-time buyers dropped 2 percent in the first quarter of this year compared with the first quarter of 2017, according to Genworth Mortgage Insurance.
A worker took a tumble off the Toshiba sign in Times Square on Wednesday morning — miraculously landing on a ledge and escaping with only minor injuries, officials said.
The laborer slipped from his ladder while working on the iconic sign high above the Crossroads of the World around 10:50 a.m., authorities said.
He fell about 20 feet before landing on a ledge, according to the FDNY.
The worker, whose identity wasn’t released, was taken to Bellevue Hospital with only minor injuries.
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NOGALES, AZ (KVOA) — Police in Nogales, Arizona have rescued a woman who was locked inside an ambulance for days.
26-year-old Angeles Mariano was brought into the country by smuggler, crossing the border near Nogales.
Mariano had a cell phone and talked to her family in Puebla, Mexico during the trip.
Once inside the U.S., she was told to hide in a compartment on the side of an ambulance and was then left there. That was Wednesday night. Thursday morning, she called her brother in Puebla for help. He traveled 36 hours to the border at Nogales, then told agents where his sister thought she was.
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His girlfriend wore a cleavage exposing top too.
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http://www.jamienaija.com/2017/02/mr-eazi-and-his-girfriend-rocks-accra.html Starboy Worldwide Act, Mr Eazi took his girlfriend out for valentine, and they both wore an "Accra To Lagos" cap.His girlfriend wore a cleavage exposing top too.
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A 40-year-old man was seriously injured in a fight that broke in Tirat Carmel, south of Haifa, on Monday evening.
He was evacuated by Magen David Adom paramedics to the Rambam Hospital in Haifa.
Despite what some of the commentary has implied, the manifesto is not an unhinged rant. Its quasi-professional tone is a big part of what makes it so beguiling (to some) and also so dangerous.
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Martha’s Vineyard Little League will be holding the annual elections for the 2018 board of directors on Wednesday, October 11, at 7 pm in room 322 at the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School.
This meeting is open to the public, and all are welcome to attend. If you are interested in joining or assisting in a less official capacity, please email info@mvlittleleague.org.
Chris Polydoroff, a Berkeley-based photojournalist and video producer, has taken over Berkeleyside’s Instagram today.
Polydoroff, four of whose iPhone images are shown above, will post there for one week. (Follow Berkeleyside on Instagram so you don’t miss his posts.)
Polydoroff , a regular Berkeleyside contributor, can often be found wandering the paths of Tilden or the streets of his North Berkeley neighborhood. He plans to shoot all the images with his iPhone, and kicked off his takeover Monday morning by joining commuters at the North Berkeley BART station.
This is the third guest photographer Berkeleyside has hosted on Instagram. Our first was Pete Rosos, and he was followed by Kelly Sullivan, both of whose work also regularly appears on Berkeleyside.
We welcome this opportunity to showcase Polydoroff’s work. Don’t miss what he comes up with on our Instagram. And check out more of Polydoroff’s work on his website and personal Instagram account.
While June (played by Elisabeth Moss) has been struggling to deal with her captivity throughout The Handmaid’s Tale this season, it could be about to come to an end.
The previous episode, titled Holly, saw June giving birth to her daughter, much to the shock of the baby’s father - Nick (Max Minghella).
But although baby Holly is safe in the Waterford’s household at the moment, could all that change in the final two episodes?
While June has been safe from harm throughout the show’s second season because of her pregnancy, now she doesn’t have any protection.
And the latest trailer may have revealed a brutal conclusion to the series.
"F—k no," Ann Dowd said. The Handmaid's Tale star was not waiting to see if her name was called during the announcement of the 2018 Golden Globe nominations.
"I got my son onto the bus, walked the dogs, and I knew Adam [her publicist], who just introduced us would let me know, so I left it in his very capable hands," she said in a phone call after she was nominated for a Golden Globe in the Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Limited Series or Motion Picture made for Television. This is her first Golden Globe nomination.
Dowd, who isn't on set at the moment, said she did hear from her on-screen sparring partner, Elisabeth Moss.
By BRIAN MAHONEY
AP Basketball Writer
The first one deserved a sequel, which Cleveland won in the biggest comeback in NBA Finals history to even things up with Golden State.
Then with Kevin Durant joining Stephen Curry on one side and LeBron James leading the other, the Warriors and Cavaliers sent interest soaring as they rampaged toward the tiebreaker last season.
But the rubber match was a mismatch, and the Warriors are expected to win just as easily this time.
So as Round 4 of the record-setting rivalry begins Thursday night, has Warriors-Cavaliers become too much of a good thing?
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Man not guilty due to insanity in Texas police chief's death
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — A judge has ruled that a man accused in the shooting death of a San Antonio-area police chief is not guilty by reason of insanity.
Judge Sid Harle determined Monday that evidence showed 28-year-old Joshua Manuel Lopez suffers from a serious mental illness and didn't know his conduct was wrong.
Elmendorf police Chief Michael Pimentel was on patrol in 2014 when he pulled over Lopez on a warrant accusing him of spraying graffiti on a city truck.
Prosecutors say Lopez shot the 64-year-old Pimentel twice.
Lopez will undergo a 30-day evaluation, after which a judge will determine if he should be committed to a state hospital.
If he's no longer considered a threat to the public, Lopez could be released into an outpatient or community treatment program.
× 10-year Treasury yield hits 3% for first time since 2014
The yield on the 10-year Treasury note hit 3% on Tuesday morning for the first time since 2014.
The benchmark yield helps set lending rates for auto loans, mortgages and other loans. Wall Street investors are concerned that higher interest rates may eat into corporate profits and signal inflation is coming. That could ultimately hurt the economy.
For now, investors are shrugging off the news. Stocks opened higher on Tuesday.
The success came just over a year after JAXA's original experiment with an SS-520 rocket ended in failure. Crews decided against igniting the second stage when the vehicle lost all telemetry data a mere 20 seconds after takeoff. An investigation later determined that the likely cause was a poorly protected electrical connection, and the agency decided to try again this year with a fix in place.
There are no known plans to launch similar SS-520 missions in the near future, so this probably won't become a regular occurrence for a while. It does take Japan one step closer to regular mini satellite launches, however. And Japan isn't alone -- companies like Rocket Lab are making progress on their own small rockets powerful enough for orbital delivery. Large rockets aren't going away any time soon, but they might not be nearly as vital as they used to be.
In a couple other photos, the 31-year-old actress is spotted sipping on cocktails, and posing for a couple shots against a tropical background. Lea Michele brought along her mom on the vacation. She captioned one of her cocktail pics, "Mom and I sure know how to vacation! ✌🏻🌴☀️"
She also shared this sexy snap of her mom, who is rocking a black bikini, and captioned it, "What the actual F. My mom is so hot."
Visitors watch a geyser at Yellowstone National Park (Courtesy)
MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, Wyo. — A 21-year-old North Carolina man has suffered severe burns after falling into a hot spring in Yellowstone National Park.
Park officials say Gervais Dylan Gatete of Raleigh, an employee of park concessionaire Xanterra Parks and Resorts, fell into a spring in the Lower Geyser Basin on Tuesday.
Gatete was with seven other people when he fell. He was taken by ambulance to West Yellowstone, Montana, and was flown to the University of Utah Hospital in Salt Lake City.
Hospital spokeswoman Suzanne Winchester said he was in critical but stable condition.
Park spokeswoman Morgan Warthin said the incident is still under investigation.
It’s the first serious injury in a thermal area in Yellowstone this year. Last June, a man died after falling into a hot spring in the Norris Geyser Basin.
Stephen Paddock spent hours in casinos. But he drew little notice until opening fire on an outdoor country music concert Sunday from a high-rise casino, killing 58 and injuring nearly 500 others.
Up to then, he was known for betting big on video poker and staring down fellow gamblers. He carried a cigar so he could aim smoke into the faces of those whose puffing annoyed him.
There is no indication, though, that any particular grievance set him off. But details that have surfaced so far about the one-time IRS agent and son of a notorious bank robber are clues, at least, to his mindset. Paddock made his living playing machines that reward calculus. He was methodical and observant. And those traits may well have made him more deadly.
The last three main Derbyshire routes closed due to snow have reopened after a day of clearance work.
Now open and passable with care are the A6024 Holme Moss, the A57 Snake Pass and Monks Road, Chunal to Charlesworth.
A Derbyshire County Council spokesman said at 4.45pm: "Please take care if using the routes as roadside snow could still blow on to the carriageway.
"Our farmer contractors are working to dig out isolated villages and hamlets which are still blocked by snow drifts.
"We gritted all secondary routes across the county earlier this afternoon and are now doing a full treatment of the primary network.
"No further snow is forecast.
"However, the Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for overnight ice on road surfaces as thawing snow runs across the carriageway as water.
"Motorists are advised to take extra care, even on treated surfaces."
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Georgetown County, SC (WCBD)- One person is dead after a motorcycle and car collided in Georgetown county.
South Carolina Highway Patrol says that the collision happened at 6:50 p.m. Tuesday night on Woodland Avenue.
Juanita Anderson was driving her 2007 Chevy Tahoe west on Woodlands Avenue when she turned into a private drive.
She was hit by a 2016 Kawazaki motorcycle traveling east on her passenger side.
Anderson was wearing her seat belt and is uninjured.
The motorcycle driver was not wearing his helmet and was ejected from the motorcycle.
He was declared dead at the scene.
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Toowoomba NRL fans have more to celebrate next year.
Toowoomba NRL fans have more to celebrate next year. Kevin Farmer
RUGBY LEAGUE: The Gold Coast Titans will head to the Garden City earlier than predicted next year.
The Gold Coast team will play a pre-season NRL clash against Brisbane Broncos on Saturday, February 17 at Clive Berghofer Stadium.
They will return a month later in March for the first ever NRL game in Toowoomba where they will take on St George Illawarra Dragons on Sunday, March 25.
Fans will be keen to see former Toowoomba Brothers junior Ash Taylor return to his home turf, in action for the Gold Coast Titans.
Details on tickets for the NRL game are still to come.
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Time: 6.30pm
Where: Clive Berghofer Stadium
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The Chelsea Flower Show will be taking place from May 22-26 this year. With 10 show gardens and 16 smaller gardens on display, there will be a lot to look out for.
Here are the gardens to keep on your radar, whether you are lucky enough to attend in person or will be following it online.
Show Garden category (10 gardens in total)
M&G Garden designed by Sarah Price
The garden is a romanticised haven set in a warm, sunny climate. It expands on a simple, timeless idea that three core elements - a wall, trees and seating - can create an intimate, sheltered oasis of calm.
Using Mediterranean flora and raw materials dug directly out of the earth, including clay, aggregate, pigment and tile, the garden celebrates contrasts: colour and texture, light and shadow.
press release: December 2-31, 10 am - 4 pm daily
Closes at 2 pm December 24 and closed all day December 25
Twinkling lights, festive poinsettias, tiny landscapes, and large-scale model trains: all aboard for Olbrich's Holiday Express! Using large-scale model trains, Olbrich's horticulture staff will showcase miniature landscapes among hundreds of colorful poinsettias. Members of the Wisconsin Garden Railway Society come from all over the state to show off their large-scale model trains. Relax with friends and family and enjoy holiday refreshments available for purchase in the lobby. Admission for Olbrich Botanical Society members is free. Admission to Olbrich's Holiday Express for the general public is $5 for adults, and $3 for children ages 3 to 12. Children 2 and under are free. Admission to the tropical Bolz Conservatory is included.
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UnitedHealth Group Inc has urged a federal judge to dismiss a U.S. Justice Department lawsuit claiming the insurer wrongly retained more than $1 billion from Medicare, saying it suffered from the same defect as a separate case another judge dismissed in October.
UnitedHealth said in a motion filed in Los Angeles federal court on Friday that the Justice Department’s lawsuit failed to contain any allegations that the government would have refused to pay UnitedHealth had it known all the facts.
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They are the NFL dregs, but these players clean up pretty nicely. In its first month, the four-team Fall Experimental Football League, including the Brooklyn Bolts, has scored a major...
QUARRYVILLE (AP) – Officials seized 15 dogs from a breeder’s home, including three that were illegally debarked. Gillian Kocher, spokeswoman for the Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, says 10 puppies and five adult dogs were removed from the unlicensed breeder in Quarryville on May 24. Kocher says three adult dogs were debarked by a pipe that was repeatedly pushed down their throats to damage their vocal chords. Debarking of dogs is banned under Pennsylvania law unless it is performed by a licensed veterinarian using anesthesia. The dogs are currently in the custody of the PSPCA where they will receive medical care. An investigation into the unidentified breeder is ongoing.
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Outright prohibition on campfires until end of September
The city is reminding the public of the absolute summer ban on burning within Abbotsford.
Open air burning is banned in the city between Jan. 1 and Sept. 30 of each year, and never permitted in urban areas.
Residents living in rural areas must apply for permits, but those aren’t issued for the summer months.
In urban areas, wood-burning stoves and outdoor fireplaces are banned, although residents can use propane-fueled devices.
For more information, visit www.abbotsford.ca/fire.
GOLDSBORO, N.C. (WNCN) — A Goldsboro woman who had not had any contact with her family since January was located just a day after Goldsboro police sent a press release asking for information on her whereabouts.
Lakeyisha Vonette Jones, 38, was last seen on Jan. 5, Goldsboro Police said in a news release Monday.
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Jones was last seen with a man named Laron Holloman leaving for New York, but her belongings were left at her Lincoln Homes apartment, police said.
According to Goldsboro police, an officer with the New York Police Department’s Precinct 2 got in touch with them Tuesday morning to say that he had been contacted by Holloman and was asked to tell Goldsboro police that Jones was safe.
The NYPD officer met with Holloman and Jones and was able to verify her identity and well-being, police said.
Goldsboro police are no longer considering Jones as a missing person.
On April 17 at 10:09 a.m., Jefferson County Sheriff's Office Deputy Warhola stopped a stolen 2016 white GMC truck in the 6700 block of West Port Arthur Road, Capt. Crystal Holmes said in a release. The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle was Terence Killingsworth, 28, of Port Acres.
The truck was reported stolen in Beaumont on April 12. The license plate on the truck was reported stolen out of Williamson County.
Killingsworth was arrested for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. At the time of his arrest, Killingsworth had a loaded .380 semiautomatic pistol in his pocket.
During the search of the stolen truck, deputies discovered meth and drug paraphernalia.
Killingsworth was transported to the Jefferson County Jail and charged with unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, possession of a controlled substance and unlawfully carrying a weapon. The vehicle will be released to its owner.
- Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
In 2009, EPIC and a coalition of US consumer privacy organizations petitioned the Federal Trade Commission to establish comprehensive privacy safeguards after Facebook changed user privacy settings and secretly transferred user data to third parties. In 2011, the FTC agreed with the privacy groups and established a far-reaching settlement with the company, that prevented such disclosures, prohibited deceptive statements, and required annal reporting. But the FTC failed to enforce its consent orders, even after EPIC sued the agency and consumer groups repeatedly urged the Commission to act. This weekend the Washington Post and the New York Times reported that Facebook disclosed the personal data of 50 million users without their consent to Cambridge Analytica, the controversial British data mining firm that sought to influence the 2016 presidential election.
This week in Toronto you can catch shows from two of the city's favourite bands, check out world renowned short films, and even visit the ROM for free. If you're feeling festive, you can celebrate the holidays with events ranging from skating to singalongs.
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The Higgs boson could destroy the universe. There’s a chance this particle has collapsed in a distant corner of the cosmos, producing a bubble of expanding vacuum energy that could envelop us all.
The end of time and space as we know it is predicted by the standard model of particle physics, a theoretical framework describing all known particles and forces. Playing out these interactions to their logical end, researchers have found the most precise estimate of the lifetime of our universe ever made. The …
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ROME Italy's Industry Minister Carlo Calenda is set to appoint three commissioners to run Alitalia after the airline asked to be placed under special administration, a source close to the matter said on Tuesday.
The commissioners will include Luigi Gubitosi, Alitalia's chairman elect, and Enrico Laghi, who served as one of the special commissioners managing the restructuring of Italian steel plant Ilva, the person added.
Alitalia on Tuesday requested to be put under special administration after workers rejected management's latest revamp plan -- kicking off a process that will lead to the carrier being overhauled, sold off or wound up altogether.
(Reporting by Alberto Sisto, writing by Agnieszka Flak, editing by Valentina Za)
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President Muhammadu Buhari has described as vile and satanic the killing of worshippers and two priests at a Catholic church in Ukpor-Mbalom community in Gwer East Local Government Area of Benue State.
“I extend my sincere condolences to the government and people of Benue State, the Mbalom community, and especially the Bishop, priests and members of the St Ignatius' Catholic Church, whose premises was the unfortunate venue of the heinous killings by gunmen.
"This latest assault on innocent persons is particularly despicable. Violating a place of worship, killing priests and worshippers is not only vile, evil and satanic, it is clearly calculated to stoke up religious conflict and plunge our communities into endless bloodletting," the President said.
Stressing that the country will not bow to the machinations of evildoers, President Buhari vowed that the assailants would be hunted down and made to pay for the sacrilege committed. President Muhammadu Buhari
Parker Curry hit a walk-off single to right field, scoring Josh Hodnett, to give the Faith Christian baseball team an 8-7 triumph over Delco Christian in the District 1 Class 1A final on Wednesday.
Coming Thursday …
Teams are dwindling by the day as state playoffs are quickly approaching for baseball and softball. But first, District 12 softball classification finals are on the schedule with District 1 playbacks. The District 1 Class 6A final between Bensalem and Council Rock North is scheduled, along with other 6A playbacks.
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Lindsey Davies spun a shutout with 15 strikeouts and helped her cause with two RBIs to lead St. Hubert to a District 12 Class 6A title with a 6-0 victory over Central. Jordan Frye and Liz Siravo added doubles for the Bambies.
The blue plaque will be erected outside the Royal Star Arcade, formerly the Royal Star Hotel Ballroom where the group regularly performed, by BBC Radio Kent. Bob Solly, one of the band's founding members, and Topper Headon, former drummer with The Clash, will unveil it to mark BBC Music Day.
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4 Search For A Hidden Waterfall
There are plenty of waterfalls on Bali, but the ones closer to Ubud and other tourist epicenters are going to be mobbed with people. Instead, drive up north to Nungnung Waterfall. You’ll pass through a dozen or so tiny villages on the way, and the hike down from the carpark into the waterfall’s gorge is truly a transporting experience. Go first thing in the morning and you may very well not encounter a single other Westerner on your way.
Victim struck in central Abbotsford just after noon
A cyclist sustained serious injuries in a collision with an SUV just after noon in central Abbotsford on Monday.
Police were called to the scene at 12:11 p.m. and found a man in his 40s had been injured after colliding with a Lexus crossover SUV in the area of Peardonville Road and Broadway Street.
The cyclist was taken to hospital in an air ambulance. His condition is not yet known.
Police say the driver, a woman in her 50s, was “co-operative but shaken.”
Investigators are still on scene and Peardonville will likely remain closed for some time.
Abbotsford Police Const. Ian MacDonald said it appears both the cyclist and the SUV were travelling east on Peardonville when the collision occurred.
Just before 8:00am, RNC Patrol Services were called to the scene of a theft in progress at a CBS convenience store. A 36-year old man was arrested on outstanding warrants and charged with Breach of Court Orders and Theft Under $5000. He was held for court.
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Dunn (concussion) will not join the Bulls on their current West Coast road trip, K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune reports.
This means that Dunn will be out for Saturday's game against the Clippers and Monday's game against the Kings at the very least, making his next opportunity to return next Friday when the team returns home to play Minnesota. Expect another update on Dunn's timetable to come later next week, but the point guard hasn't shown any signs of being close to a return to the hardwood.
A top Egyptian rights lawyer says at least eight protesters were detained and accused of “association with a terrorist organization” after joining a small protest in Cairo over the Trump administration’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.
Khaled Ali says the protesters were arrested on Saturday in front of the Egyptian Press Syndicate in downtown Cairo after rallying against President Donald Trump’s move.
It wasn’t immediately possible to reach the prosecutors on Monday for a comment.
Ali says those detained, including a female activist, are accused of links to the Muslim Brotherhood group, Egypt’s onetime largest Islamist group which was outlawed after the ouster of the Islamist President Mohammed Morsi in 2013.
Egypt’s President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi is a close ally of Trump, whose announcement triggered protests across the world.
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“Honest Vision: The Donald Douglas Story” is now available from ASA.
The book features timeless leadership lessons from an engineering mind and aviation icon, according to ASA officials.
Written by Julie Boatman Filucci, author of “Together We Fly: Voices From The DC-3,” the Donald Douglas Story is an exploration into the life of Donald Wills Douglas, founder of the Douglas Aircraft Company.
While the legendary Douglas DC-3 flies on in the hearts of aviators around the globe, few today know much about the man with the vision that brought her to the skies.
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The Washington State Patrol says an Olympia woman was injured Tuesday in a crash near Kennewick. Staff file Wichita Eagle
A 19-year-old Brewster man shot and injured his mother before committing suicide Sunday morning. According to Okanogan County Sheriff Frank Rogers, Mike Aguirre-Bobadilla was in his mother’s home on North Star Road in Brewster when he started behaving strangely, got a gun and shot his mother striking her in the mouth. She grabbed her 10-year-old daughter and went to a neighbor’s house to call for help. When deputies went into the home, they found the young man with a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. He was transported to Three Rivers Hospital where he died from his wounds. The mother was airlifted to Sacred Heart in Spokane. Her condition is unknown at this time.
CHRIS LUSVARDI NAMED EDITOR OF SEED TODAY MAGAZINE Apr. 18, 2017 Source: Seed Today Magazine news release Seed Today Publisher Deb Coontz today announced the appointment of Chris Lusvardi as Seed Today editor. He will replace Joe Funk who will semi-retire and move to the newly created role of Executive Editor.
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Tom Perez, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, talks with Joy-Ann Reid about the relationship between Bernie Sanders and the Democratic Party in their unified push to defeat Republicans wherever possible.
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Berlin immigration authorities have been caught up in a scam involving EU spousal visas and illegal Nigerian migrants, which has made abuse of the system possible for years.
According to a Radio Berlin investigation, a gang of smugglers would charge migrants up to €13,000 in return for a virtually guaranteed EU residency card, by posing as a married couple with a Portuguese woman the gang would supply.
One Portuguese woman who was part of the scam reportedly had seven aliases she used to pose as the wife of the newly arrived Nigerian.
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A vehicle collided with a Carman, Man. business after a driver confused the brake with the accelerator.
RCMP said they were called to the incident Tuesday at around 10 a.m.
Police said an 86-year-old man was backing up while trying to avoid a closely parked vehicle beside him. Officers said the driver stepped on the accelerator instead of the brake while reversing and inadvertently put the vehicle into drive.
The vehicle then collided with a building.
The driver and an 80-year-old woman passenger, both from Elm Creek, were not injured. Nobody inside the business was hurt, either.
No charges will be laid.
California Companies Flocking To Arizona
Phoenix, Arizona - Businesses in California have taken notice of Arizona’s efforts to become the most attractive place to start or grow a business.
For the last four years, Arizona has earned a top-ten ranking as a best state for business in Chief Executive Magazine’s annual survey of “Best & Worst States for Business” -- while the state of California has ranked last every year the survey has been conducted.
Tired of burdensome regulations and crippling costs, California businesses both large and small are choosing to take advantage of Arizona’s high quality of life, innovation-friendly regulations, low taxes and qualified workers.
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Golden Peanut and Tree Nuts, a subsidiary of Archer Daniels Midland Co. , is investing in its third expansion project at the company's production facility in Blakely, Georgia, U.S. This newest expansion project will increase the plant capacity and add new technology for quality control as well as cool storage to preserve quality for the finished products at the facility.
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Strap on your skates and hold onto your hats for this week’s Field Trippin’ adventure with the Pile O’ Bones Derby Club.
The International Space Station will test the viability of Hewlett Packard's supercomputer in an effort to push man onto Mars. It's the first of it's kind, they say, that will hopefully last one year in space. USA TODAY
So proud of our great Military which will soon be, after the spending of billions of fully approved dollars, the finest that our Country has ever had. There won’t be anything, or anyone, even close!
After the Rain
Nasturtium Green.
These are a common street garden 'weed' in Berkeley where they sprawl in every space of dirt that has any pretense to being a garden/landscape. Very fresh and healthy since the rains have come. This one seen on the university campus--Berkeley.
It's edible, they say, and has a spicy tang. I haven't tried it.
From a blog:
"This Peruvian native was introduced into Europe back about 1680. The famous Swedish botanist Carolus Linnaeus noted the similarity in appearance between the plant's brilliant flowers and the gold (and often blood-stained) helmets — called tropaea — worn by ancient Roman warriors. Hence the Latin name Tropaeolum.
The popular annual flourishes in sandy soil (it's often found growing wild along the Pacific coast of the U.S.) and prefers full sun and well-drained ground."
Done
FAR HILLS, N.J. -- Two-time champion Karrie Webb has received a special exemption to the U.S. Women's Open at Shoal Creek in Alabama.
Webb won consecutive U.S. Women's Open titles by a combined 13 shots when she was at the top of her game. She beat Cristie Kerr and Meg Mallon by five shots at The Merit Club outside Chicago in 2000 and Se Ri Pak by eight shots at Pine Needles in North Carolina a year later.
The U.S. Women's Open at Shoal Creek starts May 31.
Webb received a 10-year exemption for her 2001 victory, and she has remained exempt through other categories every year since then.
The Australian is the first player to receive a special exemption to the Women's Open since Pak in 2016 at CordeValle.
Name: Brooke Johnson
School: Chino Hills
Sport: Softball
Year: Senior
Noteworthy: Johnson was a big contributor both in the pitching circle and at the plate as the Huskies went 4-0. She started the week by pitching her team to an 8-2 victory over Etiwanda, also hitting an RBI single, then hit a game-ending RBI single in an 8-7 victory over Upland. Over the weekend, she pitched the Huskies to a 9-0 victory over Cajon, adding in a two-run home run. She is hitting .448 with five home runs and 38 RBIs.
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government says it will fund an expensive medication for some people who have Parkinson's disease.
Health Minister Terry Lake says the government will work with the Pacific Parkinson's Research Centre to identify and prioritize patients for the medication Duodopa.
Lake says there have been strong testimonials and compelling accounts of the drug improving symptoms and quality of life for patients, but it comes at a cost of about $60,000 per person annually.
He says the government is also working with the drug maker to attempt to bring the cost down so that more people can be covered.
The drug hasn't gone through the common review process and wasn't recommended for coverage, but Lake says with the coverage on an exceptional basis, they are offering an additional option for families facing the disease.
He says about a dozen people have been identified so far who may benefit from the drug and they are limited in their ability to cover the annual cost.
A federal judge has thrown out one of the charges against a Kansas man accused of plotting to attack Somali immigrants in the meatpacking town of Garden City.
U.S. District Judge Eric Melgren granted a defense motion to dismiss a firearms charge against Curtis Allen. The decision comes in the wake of a 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeal panel's ruling in May in an unrelated case that found that a person convicted of misdemeanor domestic battery under a city ordinance can legally carry a gun.
Allen and co-defendants Patrick Stein and Gavin Wright still face charges of conspiring to detonate truck bombs at an apartment complex where Somali immigrants live.
All three men have pleaded not guilty.
Their trial is set for Feb. 20.
Bertans will start Saturday against the Jazz, Jabari Young of the San Antonio Express-News reports.
Bertans will pick up the start in place of Pau Gasol. In two starts this season, Bertans is averaging 12.0 points, 4.5 rebounds and 3.0 assists across 31.2 minutes per game.
Soccer-China reveals player levy level ahead of transfer window
HONG KONG, June 14 - China's top soccer clubs have until Sunday to respond to plans to introduce a transfer levy in an attempt to curb spiralling expenditure on overseas players.
LALAMUSA-State Minister for Capital Administration and Development Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry visited the house of 12-year-old boy who was crushed by PML-N’s motorcade on GT Road here the other day.
Federal Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination Dr Darshan, MNA Abid Raza Kotla and Ch Shabir Kotla accompanied him. They condoled the death of the boy with the bereaved parents and assured them of government’s assistance.
Talking to media, Dr Tariq Fazal said that the Gujrat district administration is investigating the incident and the culprits will be brought to justice. He informed that Mr Nawaz Sharif would soon pay a visit to Lalamusa to condole with the bereaved parents.
× Fatal semi crash southeast of Shelbyville kills truck driver
SHELBY COUNTY, Ind. – Indiana State Police say a semi-truck driver has died after a Wednesday afternoon crash on eastbound I-74.
It happened near SR 244 and mile marker 119 just before 5:00 p.m.
Indiana State Police say a semi rolled over and the driver died as a result of the crash. They were pronounced dead at the scene.
After investigating, authorities believe a passenger car was in the left lane and possibly got a flat tire just before the collision.
As the car moved to the right, it moved into the path of an eastbound semi in the right lane. In an effort to avoid collision, the driver of the semi made an evasive move to the right, struck the right rear of the car, ran off the road then overturned into the trees.
The identity of the deceased is being withheld until the next of kin can be properly notified.
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The trek is set to kick off April 24 in San Diego. Conspicuously absent from the list is his hometown of Chicago, though perhaps more dates will be added as preparation for the tour ramps up.
Tickets went on sale Tuesday night at 7pm via ChanceRaps.com. For now, the rapper will continue fielding congratulations from superstars like Drake and Kendrick Lamar. See Chance's announcement with a full list of dates: here.
Yellow ice and snow warnings have been issued across much of Scotland for early next week as temperatures get set to plummet once again.
The snow and ice warning comes into force late on Monday evening and will carry through into Tuesday afternoon.
It affects the Highlands, Grampian, Strathclyde, South West Scotland, Lothian and Borders, Central Tayside and Fife, as well as parts of England.
Forecasters say on high ground in Scotland and across the higher Pennine routes there may also see up to 3cm of snow in places over the weekend.
But the main hazards are more likely to come from ice when the rain falls on frozen ground.
Posting on their website, the Met Office wrote: “Away from the coasts, 1-3 cm of snow is possible with up to 5 cm above 200 metres. As skies clear from the west early on Tuesday morning, ice may develop across western Scotland and Northern Ireland.”
Japan is on bank holiday and the U.S. has no reports so we could see thin market conditions that are likely to add to current elevated volatility levels. The Dollar/Yen finished higher on Monday after posting a volatile two-sided trade. The inside move on …
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The MSU-UM game Saturday evening won't have our typical October football weather. It will feel like summer. A strong weather system will also bring the chance of a line of thunderstorms toward the end of the game, or just after the game.
Here's a timeline of rain and thunderstorms, along with some much warmer than average temperatures.
If you are going to be tailgating, pretend it's August and do a summer-time tailgate theme.
Alaska State Parks is inviting artists to apply for the summer 2017 Artist-In-Residence Program at the Ernest Gruening State Historical Park in Southeast Alaska. The program is open to emerging or established artists working in all types of media.
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There Goes the Neighborhood Los Angeles is having an identity crisis. City officials tout new development and shiny commuter trains, while longtime residents are doing all they can to hang on to home. This eight-part series is supported by the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation.
Brad Wilson, who steered the state's largest health insurer through the turbulence created by the Affordable Care Act, is retiring from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina. The Durham-based insurer announced Monday that Wilson, who has been president and CEO since February 2010 - a month before the ACA was signed into law, is retiring later this year.
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STOCKHOLM, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Activist fund company Cevian Capital said after market close on Thursday it now owns 8.5 percent of share capital and 5 percent of votes in Swedish mobile telecom equipment maker Ericsson.
* Cevian says has today disclosed to Ericsson and to the Swedish Regulator Finansinspektionen a holding of 281,757,201 Ericsson B-shares and 331,346 Ericsson A-shares, corresponding to around 8.46 percent of shares and 5.01 pct of votes.
* The firm said in a filing with the SEC on Jan. 29 it then held 331,346 A-shares and 273,283,710 B-shares.
* Ericsson shares fell sharply on Wednesday after it released its year-end report. (Reporting by Johannes Hellstrom)
REUTERS: Paul Clement will become Premier League strugglers Swansea City's third manager of the season and will be officially unveiled on Wednesday, British media reported on Monday.
The Bayern Munich assistant manager will replace American Bob Bradley who was sacked by the Welsh club last month having taken over from Francesco Guidolin in October.
There was no immediate word from Swansea but Sky Sports and the BBC said Clement had agreed a 2-1/2 year deal.
Swansea are bottom of the table after a dreadful run of form and face fellow strugglers Crystal Palace on Tuesday when caretaker manager Alan Curtis will take charge of the team.
Clement was formerly assistant manager at Chelsea and Real Madrid and was in charge of Derby County for eight months before he was sacked by the Championship club in February last year.
(Reporting by Martyn Herman; Editing by Ken Ferris)
CLEVELAND (AP) — A prosecutor says a Cleveland man accused of fatally shooting a Salvation Army worker has been indicted on charges including aggravated murder and authorities are investigating to see whether the slaying and subsequent crimes were racially motivated.
Cuyahoga (ky-uh-HOH’-guh) County prosecutor Michael O’Malley says William Jones was indicted Monday. Court records don’t show an attorney for Jones.
O’Malley says his office is consulting with federal prosecutors to determine if Jared Fier-Plesec’s slaying and subsequent carjackings, assaults and the shooting of a woman in the leg by Jones qualify as hate crimes or civil rights violations. The prosecutor didn’t identify the races of the people involved.
O’Malley says the Salvation Army victim was wearing his Salvation Army uniform and discussing the Bible with someone in a lobby when Jones shot him.
Although the current chapel of St Peter ad Vincula dates from the reign of Henry VIII, there has been a place of worship on this site for over a thousand years, predating even the White Tower. The … More
RCMP say a woman has died in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 2 in Upper Economy, N.S.
The accident happened on Monday just before 5:30 p.m.
According to police, an antique car travelling east swerved and struck a pickup truck that had been travelling in the opposite direction.
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The female passenger of the antique car was ejected from the vehicle and died at the scene. RCMP say the 53-year-old woman was from Londonderry in Colchester County.
The driver of the antique car was transported to hospital by LifeFlight with what appeared to be serious injuries.
The pickup truck driver was not injured.
The highway was closed for several hours as police investigated, but has since re-opened. Police say their investigation into the crash continues.
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Prosecutors say an Alabama man who planned to hire someone to kidnap a woman and her 14-year-old daughter has pleaded guilty to child sex-trafficking charges.
A U.S. Department of Justice statement says 48-year-old Brian David “Blaze” Boersma was arrested in October by undercover FBI agents. The Decatur man believed they would kidnap the mother and child and had given them more than $3,000. Boersma entered his guilty pleas before U.S. District Judge R. David Proctor on Monday.
The statement says Boersma boasted to his co-worker that he would sell the girl to a pimp he knew in Memphis, Tennessee, who offered $8,000.
A sentencing date has not been set. U.S. Attorney Jay E. Town says Boersma will spend most, if not all, of the remainder of his life in prison.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a serious injury collision in Co Kildare today.
Shortly before 12:30pm, a a 14-year-old boy was seriously injured when his bicycle collided with a 4x4 vehicle.
The collision occurred on a local road between Monasterevin and Oghill.
He was taken by ambulance to Our Lady's Children's Hospital, Crumlin, the driver of the 4x4, a man in his 30s, was uninjured.
The scene was examined by Garda forensic collision investigators and the road has since reopened.
Citation Numbers in for “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” Campaign
During the campaign, 35 drug-related arrests were made
by TJ Nelson
NORTH DAKOTA — Hundreds of citations were handed out during the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over ” campaign.
It ran from December 16, 2016 through January 31, 2017 to help save lives on North Dakota roads during the holiday season.
Of the nearly 450 citations given out, 55 were alcohol-related and 50 DUI arrests were made.
There were another 23 arrests or citations for other alcohol-related violations such as minor in consumption or open container, and 35 drug-related arrests.
Schlotzsky’s is opening a new location in Hewitt.
The restaurant will be located at 1605 Hewitt Dr, Ste 101 starting on March 22, 2018.
The opening will kick-off at 10 a.m.
The first 100 guests who purchase a CinnaPack of six Cinnabon Classic rolls will be rewarded with free Schlotzsky’s for a year!
The free sandwiches for a year prize entitles each winner to one small original sandwich per week for a year at this Schlotzsky’s location.
The new restaurant’s hours will be from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day of the week.
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Yet another member of the crime-fighting Hawks has been arrested for fraud. Captain Stefanus Nicolaas van Rooi was arrested by his colleagues on Thursday‚ and appeared in the Springbok Magistrate’s Court in the Northern Cape on charges of fraud and money-laundering.
The commander of the Hawks Serious Anti-Corruption Unit in Mpumalanga was arrested on Monday after a probe into the alleged theft of R439,900 that was meant to be in safekeeping.
The acting national head of the Hawks‚ Lieutenant General Yolisa Matakata‚ was alarmed by the latest fraud bust‚ according to a statement issued by Hawks spokesperson Captain Anelisa Feni.
The Foundation for Excellence in Public Education in Clarke County recently announced its 2017 award nominees. The nominees, all employees of the Clarke County School District, were honored with a tea sponsored by Athens First Bank & Trust, Michael Ripps of Jittery Joe's, and Ron Schwartz of Trumps.
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SINGAPORE - Indonesia developer Sinarmas Land reported a 78.7 per cent rise in net profit for the second quarter.
Earnings came in at $63 million for the three months to June 30 compared with the same period a year earlier.
Revenue rose 34.3 per cent to $299.3 million.
Earnings per share for the quarter were 1.48 cents, compared with 0.89 cents previously, while net asset value per share was 46 cents as at June 30, compared with 47 cents as at Dec 31.
Young's MMA's Josh Harvey of Young's MMA lands a kick to the face of Zenon Herrera during an August 2016 bout as part of the reality program "Dana White: Lookin' For A Fight" event in Bangor. Young's MMA studio has been displaced because of the sale of the Bangor YMCA building where it has been for the last 2 1/2 years.
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Colectivo Toronto presents Even if my hands were full of truths, a program of Duran's films. 8 pm (doors 7:30 pm). Pwyc. Suggested donation $5.
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The San Antonio Spurs star has been tipped to move this summer after his relationship broke down with the franchise.
The Spurs are yet to convince Leonard, 27, to commit his future and sign a long-term contract extension.
Leonard has been linked with a move to the Lakers, while the Los Angeles Clippers and the Philadelphia 76ers are also in the running for the two-time Defensive Player of the Year.
The small forward has a player option in his current San Antonio contract, meaning he can become a free agent next summer.
And ESPN analyst Wojnarowski says the Lakers are yet to make a huge offer for Leonard, claiming LA may wait until next summer to move for the Spurs superstar.
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TORONTO -- Corus Entertainment Inc. says it and Bell Media Inc. have agreed to end a deal on two Quebec specialty television channels after the proposed sale was blocked by the Commissioner of Competition.
Corus said on Monday it was reviewing the commissioner's rejection of the deal to sell French-language channels Historia and Series+ to Bell.
When the companies announced the sale in October 2017, they valued the transaction at about $200 million.
In addition to Competition Act approval, the deal had required approval from the CRTC.
Corus says it will continue to own and operate the two channels in Quebec as well as Global Montreal, Teletoon and La chaine Disney, plus Toon Boom, its animation software company.
The company owns specialty television services, radio stations and conventional television stations as well as other assets.
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British citizen Andargachew Tsege has been freed after spending four years on death row in Ethiopia.
The government had accused him of plotting a coup and had sentenced him to death in absentia in 2009.
He was detained in Yemen and sent to Ethiopia in 2014.
Water will be shut off to part of Lake Saint Louis on Tuesday night because of water system repairs.
The water will be shut off starting at 11:30 p.m. Tuesday. Officials say it will be turned back on sometime Wednesday morning.
A boil advisory will be issued once the repairs are complete.
The following areas will be affected:
6880-6893 Lake Saint Louis Blvd
8662-8706 Orf Road
300-307 Parkway Industrial
100-401 Stag Industrial
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Several people were hit by a car at the intersection of Taylor Avenue and Route 82 in Broadview Heights Monday afternoon. (Source: WOIO)
Several people were hit by a car at the intersection of Taylor Avenue and Route 82 in Broadview Heights Monday afternoon.
Witnesses say the victims, including a young child, were hit by a black Ford Taurus.
The driver stayed at the scene and is cooperating with police.
All three were transported to area hospitals.
No word on their conditions.
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SEOUL, May 31 (Reuters) - South Korean prosecutors raided Korean Air Lines’ headquarters over suspected embezzlement and breach of trust by members of its owning family, Yonhap News Agency reported on Thursday.
A Korean Air spokesman said an investigative team was at the headquarters. A prosecution spokesman could not be immediately reached for comment.
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Khris Davis has only been with the Athletics since a trade in the 2015-16 offseason, but the outfielder has fully embraced the organization and tells Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports that he’d love to stay there long term. “It’s been something I could make my own, and I saw it as an opportunity to build something,” says Davis. “There’s a lot to do there, and I feel like I can be a piece of this organization for a long time. … The Coliseum isn’t pretty. But I love going there. I love playing there. I love Oakland.” Passan’s profile of Davis kicks off his latest 10 Degrees column an provides an intriguing look inside a player that describes himself as “a little weird” and “a little quirky.” A’s fans will definitely want to check it out, and the full column, which examines the increasing power numbers throughout the league, holds more widespread appeal and is well worth a look.
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COIMBATORE: Two persons were arrested on Tuesday for distributing pamphlets among the people demanding enhanced compensation for the land to be acquired for expansion of international airport here.
According to police, Senthilraj and Jayaprakash were seen distributing the pamphlets in order to instigate the owners to get more compensation to their property.
Even as the land acquisition process was progressing smoothly, the sudden action of the youth created tension among the locals and based on a complaint, the duo was arrested, for speaking against the Government they said.
The notice also cautioned the Government that the people will resort to agitation similar to that against Chennai-Salem Eight lane project, they said.
Ex-Visium fund manager sentenced to 18 months after fraud conviction
June 14 A former portfolio manager at Visium Asset Management LP was sentenced to 18 months in prison on Wednesday following his conviction on securities fraud charges stemming from an investigation that led the New York-based hedge fund to close last year.
March 29 Heritage Oaks Bancorp :
* Shareholders of company approved company's merger with and into Pacific Premier Bancorp, Inc.
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Pumpkin spice is divisive — some people like it, others correctly identify it as Satan’s potpourri. More evidence pointing to the latter? A high school in Baltimore had to be evacuated because of an overpowering scent that turned out to be a pumpkin spice air freshener.
The Baltimore Sun reports that Cristo Rey Jesuit High School was cleared out on Thursday afternoon while the fire department and a Hazmat team investigated an “unusual smell.” It turned out to be a plug-in pumpkin spice air freshener located in one of the classrooms, though its scent appeared to overtake the whole school. “Several students and teachers reported difficulty breathing,” according to the Sun, and the fire department “took two students and three adults to the hospital for ailing stomachs.”
The school reopened on Friday, with a counselor at hand to discuss the incident — namely, that friends don’t let friends use pumpkin spice.
As seen on tonight’s WWE RAW from Boston, Mike Rome is handling ring announcing duties.
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Nigerian DJ and hype man, Olawunmi Okerayi popularly known as DJK Lambo who came into the entertainment scene with her signature dressing and hairstyle has been announced as the president of Choc Boi Nation. The announcement makes her the first female president of the record label under the Chocolate City Music. The Chocolate City Music…
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Long queues outside nightclubs could be a thing of the past, after a group of students developed an app to track queue lengths.
University of Exeter students developed QTRKR to monitor how long queues at each club in the city are as well as wait times and ticket availability.
It also helps nightclub owners to control crowds outside.
Since the Electronic Frontier Alliance launched this spring, dozens of grassroots groups across the country have found common cause. United by digital rights principles including freedom of expression, access to knowledge, and privacy, they independently pursue a vast array of activities from public education and policy advocacy to hackathons and projects creating digital infrastructure.
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Malawi, Zambia, others launch World Bank TB Project
Malawi, Zambia and Mozambique, including Lesotho, are this year expected to start implementing a $122 million-World Bank regional project aimed …
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Unless there's a dramatic turn of events, a second Warwick academic year will come to a close without a teachers contract.
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Paris' prosecutor's office says that three suspects in a thwarted attack last week in the southern French city of Montpellier have been handed preliminary terrorism charges.
Authorities gave only the suspects' first names. A teenage girl, Sara, and a man called Thomas were charged with terrorist association and possessing explosives Tuesday night. Another man, Malik, was also charged with justifying terrorism.
Last week, anti-terrorism forces uncovered a makeshift laboratory for fabricating a bomb. France's top security official Friday said the raid thwarted an "imminent attack."
A police official said the teenage girl — among several arrested — had pledged loyalty to the Islamic State group in a recent video.
France is still under a state of emergency after several deadly attacks in 2015 and 2016.
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Brasilia May 3 The head of the committee in Brazil's lower house of Congress that is examining a landmark pension reform proposal said he is confident the measure would easily pass the committee on Wednesday.
Deputy Carlos Marun told reporters he thinks at least 22 of the 37 members of the committee will approve the measure - three more than necessary - and that it would be taken up by the full house in the second half of this month.
The unpopular constitutional amendment would make Brazilians work longer and reduce some pension benefits to plug a widening budget deficit at the root of the country's worst recession ever. (Reporting by Maria Carolina Marcello; Writing by Brad Brooks; Editing by Daniel Flynn)
Council asks foreigners to officially register as foreign residents to save being kicked off the padrón
By Emma Randle
Mojacar council is appealing to foreigners to register as residents with the Spanish government after the National Institute of Statistics (INE) revealed the official population of the town to be just over 6,000 as opposed to the 8,486 people listed on the town register, or padrón.
Every month the INE sends councils a list of foreigners that need to confirm their residency, as the official population of each town should be the same as the data held by the ministry for the interior.
In March, 2,321 foreigners listed on Mojacar’s padrón needed to confirm their residence, according to the council. After “months of work” the council managed to track down 332 people who are now registered as residents – the remainder are thought to have returned to their countries of origin, moved away or died.
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Bulgaria’s Interior Ministry has ordered restrictions on access to the area of the fence at the country’s border with Turkey, and banned photographing the fence, reports on May 30 said.
The Bulgarian government so far has spent about 170 million leva on the Turkish border fence project, initiated in 2013 at the time of a large number of arrivals of refugees, mainly because of the crisis in Syria.
The fence has been highly controversial not only because of the huge expense involved, but also because of questions about its quality.
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Longtime local physician Dr. Rachel Carlton Abrams' book about lifelong health, 'Body Wise,' was published last week. Occupation: Board-certified M.D. and head of the Santa Cruz Integrative Medicine Clinic, 740 Front St., Suite 130, Santa Cruz.
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Egypt: 4 troops, 36 Islamic militants killed in Sinai battle
CAIRO (AP) — Egypt's military says four troops and 36 Islamic militants have died in the past five days of fighting in the restive Sinai Peninsula.
Monday's statement says one officer was among the four killed army personnel. It also says that eight soldiers were wounded, including two officers.
The military says that it also destroyed 400 hideouts, munition and weapons depots and dismantled 93 explosive devices during the operation.
It says 345 suspected militants and fleeing criminals have been arrested.
Since Egypt launched the wide-scale operation more than a month ago, 20 troops have been killed.
Egypt has been battling Islamic militants for years, but the insurgency gathered steam and grew deadlier after the 2013 ouster by the military, of Mohammed Morsi, an Islamist president whose one year in office proved divisive.
MINNEAPOLIS— Three companies received $50,000 grants for winning the NFL’s annual Super Bowl startup competition designed to spur novel advancements in athlete safety and performance.
Denver-based Impressio, Inc., RecoverX of Mountain View, California, and Toronto-based Curv.ai won the grants Saturday in a competition run by the NFL, Comcast NBCUniversal and Mayo Clinic.
Impressio uses liquid-crystal elastomers to create novel dissipative liner materials for protective equipment designed to overcome the existing challenges of energy absorption in current helmet foams.
RecoverX has designed a device that can achieve the optimum cold or hot therapy temperatures without any ice or water, designed to allow users more freedom for their therapy.
Curv.ai presented an athlete development platform that leverages patent-pending computer vision and augmented reality to transform the camera on any mobile device into a versatile tool that captures human motion, measures athletic abilities and evaluates injury risk.
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Vodka company Smirnoff's new advertising campaign proclaims that despite its Russian name, it's "made in America."
"But we'd be happy to talk about our ties to Russia under oath," the advertisement says, alongside a bottle of booze and — of course — a Moscow Mule (Vodka, lime, ginger beer).
The advertisement catapulted to Reddit's front page over the weekend and has lit up social media, earning plaudits for being hilariously on point given current events.
And those Russia ties aren't fake news. Smirnoff — then Smirnov — started in Moscow in the 1860s. But the Smirnov family fled Russia during the October Revolution of 1917, eventually setting up shop in the United States.
No word yet on whether the ads shook or stirred the Trump administration.
Moorhead Hockey Earns HS Play of the Winter
Jack Stetz feeds Carter Randklev for American Family Insurance High School Play of the Winter
MOORHEAD, Minn. — After weeks of voting, the winner of the American Family Insurance High School Play of the Winter comes from the Moorhead boys hockey team.
In a February game, Jack Stetz won a race to the puck, stopped on a dime and fed a great pass to Carter Randklev. Randklev finished the play with a goal that sent the goalie’s water bottle flying.
Congratulations to Moorhead boys hockey on the High School Play of the Winter.
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The Chinese Communist Party’s powerful disciplinary wing is taking aim at the country’s internet censors for not pushing a party-line agenda, saying they were “irresolute” in implementing the policies of President Xi Jinping and “not trying hard enough to ensure political security.”
Read: political purity.
…authorities now want people to become absorbed by politics as defined by the party.
“If you let people get too sucked into entertainment, no one will care about what the leaders are saying. If you don’t do this [crackdown], no one will watch the ‘Network News,'” he said, referring to the staid evening news program of the official state broadcaster, China Central Television.
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* Singapore Exchange (sgx) and the Shanghai Pudong Development Bank (Spdb) have entered into a memorandum of understanding
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India and Croatia have signed an agreement to boost bilateral trade and enhance economic cooperation.
The agreement was signed by Commerce and Industry Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Martina Dalic, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Economy, Government of the Republic of Croatia, on Tuesday in Zagreb.
"India and Croatia had earlier signed an Agreement on Trade and Economic Cooperation in September, 1994 with an aim to promote and develop bilateral trade and economic relations.
"The present Agreement between India and Croatia would be a step in continuity as the last one expired in November, 2009," an official statement said.
India's bilateral trade with Croatia during 2013-14, 2014-15 and 2015-16 stood at $148.86 million, $205.04 million and $148.44 million respectively.
"The bilateral trade during the last three years has remained stable despite global slowdown," the statement issued by Commerce Ministry said.
Members of the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra visited Galashiels last Saturday to work with young musicians from the Borders Youth Orchestra, Junior String Orchestra and Junior Wind Band.
The workshop, held at Galashiels Academy, was part of the BBC Ten Pieces project which aims to open up classical music to a new generation of children and inspire them to develop their own creative responses to music.
Over the course of the day the children received expert coaching from some of Scotland’s top orchestral musicians before staging an informal concert for parents and friends.
Around 90 pupils from all of the region’s high schools and many primary schools took part in the workshop. Music performed included Ten Pieces favourites by Stravinsky, Beethoven and John Adams.
Any young musician who would like to play in one of the regional music groups should email music@scotborders.gov.uk or telephone 01835 825097.
The closing date for applications to join a music ensemble next session is Friday, June 23.
Just as the White House is caught in a political minefield over the Russia investigation, the Pentagon is taking its toughest line yet against Russia's resurgent nuclear forces.
A 25-year-old song by the legendary Cork band 'The Frank and Walters' has been given a huge boost thanks to the TV show The Young Offenders.
'After All' by 'The Frank and Walters' is now number three in the Irish iTunes charts and has gained another 40,000 streams on Spotify.
It comes after it was featured in the finale of the RTÉ TV show.
However, the band isn’t expecting to see much revenue from the song’s resurgence.
Yesterday, they tweeted: “‘After All’ has had over 29,000 Spotify streams since Thursday! Looking forward to that 25c in royalties”.
‘After All’ has had over 29,000 Spotify streams since Thursday! Looking forward to that 25c in royalties — FrankandWalters (@frankandws) March 18, 2018
Still laughing at someone updating our Wikipedia page to include Billy Murphy #youngoffenders https://t.co/RoEnOkFNCs pic.twitter.com/rwDYyqrMgQ — FrankandWalters (@frankandws) March 15, 2018
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A 27-year-old man has been charged with one count of escaping lawful custody.
Sheldon Westgate was arrested and charged in Windsor yesterday (Thursday) in connection with an escape from HMP Springhill on Sunday.
Westgate will appear at High Wycombe Magistrates’ Court today (Friday).
Doncaster v Bradford
Doncaster take on Bradford on Monday 19th March, 2018, with kickoff at 19:45. This match is currently being shown LIVE on SKY SPORTS.
At a certain point in your life, your memory will start to act a little bit like an old laptop. Information you know is stored in it, like who Doncaster are playing tonight, will no longer show up, apparently filtered out by time, the onset of extreme exhaustion and maybe just a tiny bit of all the stupid things we did when we didn’t know what being old felt like.
In fairness to this writer’s brain though, neither of these sides is having a remarkable season, both are outside the playoff spots, and for that reason it’s not the most important League One has to offer.
Doncaster v Bradford is LIVE on SKY SPORTS.
Monday at 3, Scott Burton hosts A Juneau Afternoon;
Peter Metcalfe will be here to highlight the new publication, 150 Reasons Why We Love Alaska;
We’ll talk with Jim Powell about an upcoming forum on Sexual Harassment in Alaska;
We’ll get an update on police activities with guest, Chief Ed Mercer;
That, Bird Note, music, and much more, Monday on A Juneau Afternoon;
Live on KTOO at 3, repeated at 4, and available on demand, on-line via ktoo.org
Tune in to Mind Over Matter on KTOO this coming Monday evening at 7pm to hear local advocates discuss the pros and cons of restorative justice and how it can repair the harm caused by crime. When victims, offenders and community members meet, the results can be transformational. So join Dr. Elaine Schroeder and her guests ‎this Monday evening on KTOO at 7pm for this month’s edition of Mind Over Matter learn more about this innovative and humane approach to justice.
Gatineau police are looking for a man who tried to commit a home invasion in early February.
The man and another suspect tried to force their way into a home on Eardley Road on the morning of Feb. 3, police say. Police believe the attack was targeted, and now they have a sketch of one of the two suspects.
He’s described as white, with dirty skin, 40 to 45 years old, wearing a black tuque, beige pants and work boots.
He’s about five feet, 10 inches tall and weighs about 190 pounds.
Anyone who could help identify the man is asked to contact Det.-Sgt. Marielle Noreau at (819) 243-2345, extension 6223, or to call the information line of the Gatineau police: (819) 243-4636, option 5.
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The Capitals acquired Tyler Graovac for a 2018 draft pick as a way of possibly protecting one of their own - Lars Eller - in the upcoming expansion draft. In a move with the upcoming expansion draft in mind, the Washington Capitals acquired center Tyler Graovac from the Minnesota Wild on Wednesday for a fifth-round pick in the 2018 NHL Draft.
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HUDDERSFIELD, England (AP) - Huddersfield says head coach David Wagner has signed a contract extension to stay at the Premier League club for three more years.
Wagner, his assistant Christophe Buhler and first-team coach Andrew Hughes all signed new deals that will keep them at the club until 2021.
The trio all had 12 months left on their previous contracts, and Wagner had been linked with bigger clubs after an impressive debut season in the Premier League.
However, the German-American said "the decision to extend my stay at this club was not a difficult one."
Wagner took over Huddersfield in November 2015 and then led the team to promotion to the Premier League in his first full season. The team finished 16th in its first season in England's top flight in 45 years.
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The Side by Side service helps people with dementia to continue to live independently and remain active members of their local community. Volunteers will provide support to enable people with dementia to go out and about in their community and keep doing the things they enjoy or to try out new activities. The service is unique to each individual as it is based upon what the person with dementia would like to do.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick Four-Midday' game
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday afternoon's drawing of the "Pick Four-Midday" game were:
8-3-8-2, Fireball: 2
(eight, three, eight, two; Fireball: two)
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HAMILTON, Bermuda — Bermuda police confirm they have found the body of missing US student Mark Dombroski, no cause of death announced.
Authorities and members of Dombroski’s family had been searching Bermuda for the young man in a wooded area known as The Arboretum. It was near a sports center where Dombroski was competing as a member of the rugby team at Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia.
He was last seen early Sunday after a night of socializing.
Appliance maker Amber Enterprises has received Sebi's approval to raise an estimated Rs 555 crore through an initial share-sale offering, latest update with the markets regulator showed.The firm had filed draft prospectus with Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) on September 29 and received its "observations" on December 5, which is necessary for any company to launch public offer.The Gurugram-based Amber Enterprises manufactures air-conditioners. Besides, it makes refrigerator components, water purifiers and washing machines.Going by the draft papers, Amber Enterprises' IPO comprises fresh issue of equity shares worth Rs 450 crore and sale of scrips to the tune of Rs 105 crore by promoters Jasbir Singh and Daljit Singh.The company plans to use the proceeds for repayment and advance payment of certain loans and for other general corporate purposes.Edelweiss Financial Services, IDFC Bank, SBI Capital Markets and BNP Paribas will manage the company's initial public offer (IPO).
ARENDTSVILLE BOROUGH, ADAMS COUNTY, Pa — State Police in Gettysburg are investigating an armed bank robbery at the Adams County National Bank in Arendtsville Borough.
A masked man entered the bank, in the 100 block of Main Street just before 6 p.m. on Friday, displayed a handgun and demanded cash.
He got away with cash, and fled in an unknown direction.
Police say the man was carrying a red bag and was wearing yellow gloves.
Anyone with information or tips about this incident should contact State Police at 717-334-8111.
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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Area police are searching for a Virginia Beach woman who’s been missing since noon Monday.
Police say Barbara Anne Wood, 70, was last heard from around that time, when she left her home in Green Run to visit a family member in Norfolk.
Wood, who was driving a red Nissan Rogue with Virginia license plate No. VMP 9214, never arrived at her destination.
Police say Wood is described as 5 foot 3 and approximately 165 pounds, and was last seen wearing leopard tights and a black jacket.
Anyone with information about Wood’s whereabouts is urged to call the Virginia Beach Police Department’s Missing Persons Unit at (757) 385-4101.
PARIS, April 6 French tycoon Vincent Bollore, Vivendi's number one shareholder and chairman, has told the European Commission that he will get "sole control" of the media giant following its shareholders meeting scheduled on April 25.
The notification means that the billionaire, who has built up a 20.65 percent stake in Vivendi in five years, is in place to get a majority position at the group's shareholder meetings.
Bollore's stake in Vivendi will give him 29 percent of the group's voting rights.
Bollore has tightened his grip on Vivendi's supervisory board since taking its helm in 2014 by appointing his son Yannick, chief executive of advertising group Havas, and by cutting the number of independent members.
The European Commission has until April 24 to give its go-ahead to the situation.
The Bollore Group holding company and Vivendi declined to comment. (Reporting by Mathieu Rosemain and Gwenaelle Barzic in Paris, Additional reporting by Foo Yun Chee in Brussels; Editing by Sudip Kar-Gupta)
Man Crates, an e-commerce site that offers specialized gifts for men, is banking on word of mouth and a unique product mix aimed at “delighting gifters as well as those who receive the gifts” to propel sales.
The company’s business model focuses on offering gift packs that cover several categories including personal care, food and beverage, sports and outdoor survival. Many of the kits are shipped “in a sealed wooden crate with a laser-etched crowbar [included]. No bow, no ribbons, no fluff, and absolutely no instructions,” the company noted on its web site.
By Matt Lombardo | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
The Giants signed wide receiver Cody Latimer on Monday, adding a potential deep-threat to the wide receiving corps, and a key contributor on special teams.
Latimer, 25, was a standout at the University of Indiana and adds some depth to the Giants' wide receiving corps that is already loaded with talent in Odell Beckham Jr., and Sterling Shepard.
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THE National Federation Party (NFP) intends to make the next election a serious contest for people's votes.
This was revealed by NFP acting president Semi Titoko during a press conference yesterday.
He said the party would be making further announcements in the coming weeks and months on new candidates, policies and the party's vision ahead of next year's poll.
"In next year's General Election, NFP will put before the people a strong line-up of candidates," Mr Titoko said.
"These will be people who are well-known in the community and who have deep skills and experience required to work in the next Government."
He said they were also inviting everyone to join them as party members, candidates, volunteers or supporters.
"This is to help change Fiji for the better.
"We believe that, for NFP, the best is yet to come.
"The NFP won three seats in Parliament in the 2014 General Elections."
YEREVAN, AUGUST 14, ARMENPRESS. The next session of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council will be held in Yerevan in October, Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan Sooronbay Jeenbekov said during the Council’s August 14 extended format session in Astana, adding that the session will be held on October 30, TASS reports.
Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev proposed to hold the next session on October 24-25 since October 30-31 is out of schedule. “When we were discussing at the narrow format, we were agreed on another date. I drew the attention of my colleagues on the fact that the schedule of our visits at different directions is very loaded. Therefore, I would ask to consider October 24-25”, Medvedev said.
The dates of the next session will be clarified a bit later.
HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. (WKRN) – When rival girls basketball teams from Christian County High and Hopkinsville High met this week, the most exciting moment may have been the first shot.
These two archrivals came together to share an unforgettable moment for a special student.
Kristian Shouse, rocking the number 1 jersey, was a special guest player on Christian County’s team. Kristian has autism.
These teams put aside their rivalry for just a minute to honor Kristian.
Hopkinsville gave the jump ball to CCHS star player Laderia Gold, who passed the ball to Kristian.
She drained the first shot of the game and the crowd went crazy!
This special moment came about because of Laderia Gold. Gold has been mentoring Kristian Shouse in a gym class for special needs kids at CCHS.
When Laderia found out there were special festivities planned for senior night, she decided to share the honor with her friend.
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Two old friends will be welcomed back at a music night in Rothbury next week.
The monthly Rothbury Roots event at the Queen’s Head Hotel will feature Boo Hewerdine and Brooks Williams with State of the Union on Thursday, September 28.
Boo Hewerdine is a much-loved performer, making numerous critically lauded albums, and is held in high esteem as a songwriter.
Brooks Williams is an American guitarist and songwriter firmly rooted in the blues, but with influences in folk and jazz.
As State of the Union, they last came to Rothbury in 2012 and organisers are pleased to have them back again.
They have released a third State of The Union album this year, available only from gigs, which is an eclectic collection of cover versions and is right up there with the self-penned content of the previous albums.
The gig runs from 8pm, doors open at 7.30pm. Admission is £12.
Emails show a campaign adviser to President Trump repeatedly tried to set up meetings with Russians. Evan Vucci AP
NEW YORK (AP) – Dick Clark Productions is hitting back against Mariah Carey’s claim it sabotaged her live performance on its “New Year’s Rockin’ Eve” special.
Carey’s disaster during the annual New Year’s Eve special made international headlines: The superstar vocally stumbled through her short set in Times Square, failing to sing for most of it despite a pre-recorded track of her songs playing in the background.
Carey was visibly upset during the performance and afterward tweeted “(expletive) happens.”
Carey representative Nicole Perna blames technical difficulties. In an interview with Billboard she said Dick Clark Productions hampered Carey’s performance and “set her up to fail.”
The production company calls such claims “absurd.”
During the ceremony proceedings, the conscripts demonstrated some of the high military skills they gained throughout the four-month training regimen.
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Watch the video interview of Professor Seror and Professor Akar speaking on how the new study shows a link between passive smoking in childhood and Rheumatoid Arthritis, which they presented at the EULAR Congress in Madrid, Spain, June 2017.
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General Michael Flynn resigned 25 days into the Trump administration. Democrats are now calling for a full investigation of the former National Security Advisor. NBC10’s Lauren Mayk reached out to lawmakers from both parties.
If every homeowner with a mortgage who could refinance did today, their potential savings would average $260 a month. See full story.
A couple in Arizona now have twin boys born in different years.Sawyer Shay arrived at 11:51 p.m. on New Year's Eve. His brother Everett showed up at 12:01 a.m.Mom and dad say they got to the hospital Saturday, and as the clock kept ticking they knew they had a special duo making a grand entrance into the world."As it was happening we were like 'Oh'. We had a little foreshadowing this could happen," said Brandon Shay, the twins' father.The boys have two sisters ages 13 and four that are waiting for them at home.
The City of Painesville announced that, weather permitting, water line work will be done between 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., Oct. 9 at Pearl and S. State streets.
During this time water will be shut off for residents of that area — notification will be made to those affected by this shutdown. A precautionary boil advisory will be in effect until bacteriological samples are processed.
In case of inclement weather, the work will be done on Oct. 10.
When the United States imposed tariffs on steel and aluminum imports last month, the European Union and a handful of other key allies got a temporarily exemption that expires next week. China was not granted an exemption and took its case to the World Trade Organization. This week, the EU has decided to join that complaint, as have Russia, India and others.
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Viewing 2016 in retrospect -- doing so is unpleasant, but less so than was living through it -- the year resembles a china shop after a visit from an especially maladroit bull. Because a law says "the state of California may not sell or display the Battle Flag of the Confederacy ... or any similar image," a painting of the 1864 Siege of Atlanta was banned from display at the Fresno County fair.
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A fundraiser is being held tonight to benefit the family of the late Kaycee Lander, who died from injuries sustained in a house fire earlier this month. Co-workers of Doreen Sleezer Gillis, the mother of 24-year-old Lander, are holding a fundraiser from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the McDonald's on Market Street, which will include raffles, auctions and activities for children.
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A five-alarm fire tore through a Bronx commercial building early Tuesday morning, authorities said.
The blaze started around 5:30 a.m. inside the building located at 316 East 194th St. in Fordham North. The fire was upgraded to a fifth alarm just around 7:40 a.m., calling in approximately 200 firefighters, an FDNY spokesman said.
The building houses several commercial establishments, including barber shops, restaurants and a laundromat.
There were no reported injuries.
“Saturday Night Live” comic and “Rough Night” star Kate McKinnon was fêted by Elle magazine at the Public hotel with a stand-up show featuring feisty feminist comedy from Jamie Lee, Tiffany Haddish, Cristela Alonzo and Whitney Cummings.
“There was a rumor going on for a while that men like strong women,” Cummings joked to the female crowd. “No, they don’t. I’ve seen porn . . . They have categories you can pick from on the side, it’s like ‘girl-on-girl,’ ‘college girl.’ There’s no ‘CEO girl with a book deal.’ ”
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The Miami Heat is kicking off 2017 Sunday night against the Detroit Pistons much the same way most of November and December of 2016 went - ailing and playing shorthanded because of injuries. Point guard Goran Dragic will sit out for the second game in a row and for the third time in the past week because of ongoing back soreness.
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PATNA: RJD today won the Jokihat assembly seat in a bypoll in Bihar defeating JD(U) by a huge margin of 41,000 votes.
RJD candidate Shahnawaz Alam defeated Murshid Alam of JD(U) by over 41,000 votes, Deputy Chief Electoral Officer Baiju Nath Kumar said.
Jokihat seat in minority Muslims dominated Araria district of Bihar was held by JD(U) during the 2015 state elections.
By-election to the assembly seat was necessitated by the resignation of sitting MLA Sarfaraz Alam, the elder brother of the RJD candidate in March this year, who went on to win the by-poll for Araria Lok Sabha seat on an RJD ticket.
Their father Taslimuddin, whose death had necessitated the Araria by-poll, had represented Jokihat for a record five times.
The Jokihat bypoll defeat has come as a jolt to Chief Minister Nitish Kumar who dumped RJD and Congress last year to join hands with BJP to form a new coalition government in Bihar. JD(U) had registered three consecutive wins at Jokihat before today's defeat.
WOODLAWN – The Woodlawn Bears will have their hands full Friday night when they travel to Camden to face the Harmony Grove Hornets in an 8-2A conference encounter at Harmony Grove.
The Hornets enter the game with a 2-3 record overall and a 2-0 mark in conference play.
Don’t let that overall sub-500 record fool you – the Hornets played a brutal non-conference schedule against some of the top Class 3A teams in the state, and have reeled off two lop-sided wins since.
Harmony Grove’s worst loss came in week 2 at top-ranked Prescott by a 41-20 margin. The Hornets, however, came within a touchdown of beating Smackover (14-6) and Glen Rose (14-7) on the road.
Since then, Harmony Grove responded with back-to-back blowout wins over Strong (48-12) and last week at Hampton (53-14).
“They are explosive at all the skill positions – quarterback, receiver, running back,” Woodlawn Coach Neil Barbaree said of the Hornets.
To read the full article, see the October 4, 2017 print or e-Herald edition of The Herald.
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TEHRAN, Iran (AP) - Iran has sentenced to death a supporter of a Sufi leader who rammed a bus into a group of policemen last month, killing three, before being arrested.
The incident in Tehran took place during February clashes between the Sufi leader's followers and police.
Monday's report by the official IRNA news agency says the convicted man, Mohammad Salas, can appeal his verdict with 20 days. Salas testified during hearings last week that he had no intention of killing the policemen but was trying to flee the clashes.
Sufi leader Nourali Tabandeh's supporters had rallied near his residence fearing his possible arrest, despite police assurances they had no such intention.
Iran's clerically overseen government frowns on Sufism, the mystical strain of Islam. Many conservatives view it as a deviation from the faith.
Beverly Leifer of Long Beach with an air pollution and weather monitoring station in her backyard as part of a NASA-financed study looking at ozone pollution in neighborhoods. Photo by Brad Graverson/SCNG/The Press Enterprise/06-12-17 Most days from May through September, we endure unhealthful levels of ozone, a lung-searing gas that forms when emissions from vehicles, factories and other sources percolate in the sun-baked atmosphere.
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Former House Intelligence Chair Mike Rogers Discusses Released GOP Memo NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Mike Rogers, a former Republican congressman for Michigan, who chaired of the House Intelligence Committee, and a former FBI agent, about the release of the GOP-Nunes memo.
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FOXBOROUGH — It’s official, the “Gronk Spike” will be coming to a stadium near you next season.
Following the New England Patriots loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl 52, Patriots’ Rob Gronkowski contemplated retirement. For the past months, one of the main questions circulating the Patriots was, “will Gronk be returning next season?”
On Tuesday, their question received a cemented answer. Gronk took to Instagram to announce he will return to the field next season.
“I met with coach today and informed him I will be back for the 2018 season with the Pats. I have been working out, staying in shape and feel great. Looking forward to another championship run. #bandsamakeherdance.”
CBC quoted construction company Aecon Group Inc. as saying that it has received two regulatory permissions needed for it to be sold to a Chinese state-owned company for USD 1.5 billion. The deal with CCCC International Holding Ltd., however, still fa …
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Service members with Norwegian Home Guard arrive at Camp Ripley, Minnesota, to begin the 44th United States/Norway Reciprocal Troop Exchange on Feb. 10, 2017. The Norwegian service members will work with Minnesota National Guard service members to learn how the U.S. Army and Air Force train and about American culture. (Photo by Sgt. Sebastian Nemec, Minnesota National Guard Public Affairs)
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WASHINGTON — The Chicago Cubs won Game 1 of the NLDS over the Washington Nationals 3-0.
Two-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer is scheduled to pitch Game 3 of Washington’s NL Division Series against the Chicago Cubs, after Gio Gonzalez starts Game 2. Nationals manager Dusty Baker finally announced his rotation plans, just a few hours before Game 1 of the series begins on Friday night. Scherzer’s playoff debut this year was delayed because he tweaked his right hamstring in his last regular-season appearance.
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Strong bullish acceleration in early Monday’s trading sidelined immediate downside risk after last Thu-Fri weakness was contained by daily Ichimoku cloud at 1.2442.
Fresh rally probes above strong barrier at 1.2525 (daily Tenkan-sen) would trigger extension towards next pivot at 1.2580 (last week’s high / near Fibo 61.8% of 1.2704/1.2345 downleg).
Improving near-term technicals are supportive, together with bullishly aligned dailies, with daily close above Tenkan-sen to confirm bullish near-term stance.
Focus is expected to stay shifted at the upside while daily cloud holds, with sustained break above 1.2580 to confirm higher low at 1.2438 (Friday’s low) and signal further upside.
Conversely, increased downside risk could be expected on penetration into thickening daily cloud (currently spanned between 1.2399 and 1.2442).
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Sup: 1.2495; 1.2454; 1.2442; 1.2403
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans have released cornerback Jason McCourty after eight seasons with the franchise, and a few days after the veteran shared the news himself on social media.
The Titans announced the move Monday, the first day of the team’s offseason program.
General manager Jon Robinson said in a statement he respects McCourty and what he has done for the franchise in his eight seasons as a true professional. Robinson says they talked about having him return for the final season of his contract but could not agree on the right solution.
McCourty was due $7 million for the final season of his contract. The three-time captain started 90 games and had 13 interceptions in his tenure as a sixth-round pick out of Rutgers in 2009.
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Claire and Jamie have officially landed in the colonies after one hell of a ride in the Outlander season three finale—and we're not just talking about the literal boat ride that went horribly wrong there at the end.
First, Jamie was on his way to being imprisoned, while Claire was having to explain herself to Geillis "Mistress Abernathy" Duncan. She was not following Geillis or trying to steal stones for a prophecy, but was in fact just trying to live her own life, protect her child, and go back to her husband.
While John Grey got Jamie out of his mess with the law/the poor young captain of that ship, Claire told Geillis about her daughter, who was conceived a whole 200 years before she was actually born, making her a 200 year old baby. That lined up with the prophecy stating that the new King of Scotland would rise at the death of a 200 year old baby, so Geillis prepared for a trip to kill Brianna, with Ian in tow as her sacrifice.
Firefighters evacuated a home in Croton-on-Hudson overnight on Tuesday after a carbon monoxide leak.At 12:07 a.m., firefighters responded to a home on Ridge Road where they found elevated CO levels throughout the two and a half-story home.The residents were evacuated and the home was ventilated.The leak was caused by a problem with the oil burner, which firefighters shut down.Officials want to remind the public to properly install working carbon monoxide detectors. Without them, the odorless, colorless deadly gas cannot be detected. Call 911 if a CO alarm is sounding.
A man was heading for a night out with some friends at a local bar in Wausau,Wisconsin. He parked at a nearby parking meter, put in some quarters, and (like most of us) drank the night away… The man returned to his car, only to leave a note that read “Please take pity on me … I walked home, safe choices.”
Well, later that night when the meter was up, a police officer found the car and the note. The police officer issued a warning reading “Pity Granted,” It’s Today’s “Good Feeling Story of the Day”
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ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) - The Maryland House of Delegates has voted to strengthen the General Assembly's policies on sexual harassment to cover lobbyists.
The House voted 138-0 for the bill Monday. It now goes to the Senate.
Earlier this month, a state senator accused a lobbyist of inappropriately touching her in a bar near the statehouse. The lobbyist has denied the allegations. Also this month, three female state lawmakers publicly discussed sexual harassment they've experienced while working in the statehouse.
The measure would allow the assembly's Joint Ethics Committee to refer sexual harassment complaints to an independent investigator. It would require referral to an investigator at the request of a complainant.
It also prohibits a registered lobbyist from harassing other lobbyists, lawmakers, interns, pages and others working in the executive and legislative branches.
An appeal has been launched by Police in Brechin, after a car was vandalised last week.
The incident, in which a white Mini Clubman was vandalised at Gallowhill, took place sometime between 4pm hours and 8.30pm hours on Monday, April 10.
If anyone has any information regarding this incident can they please contact Police Scotland on 101, or speak with a local officer, quoting Crime Reference number CR/008950/17.
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Burning embers from a pellet stove are believed to have sparked a fire Monday that moderately damaged a Ligonier Township home, authorities said.
Township police Chief Michael Matrunics said members of the John McInchok family reported the fire at the Jackson Lane property just before 1 p.m. No injuries were reported.
“Because we got the call so quickly, we were able to contain it to the exterior in the rear and the attic,” Matrunics said.
The stove's exhaust appeared to have “some items clogging inside it,” Matrunics said.
In addition to Waterford, firefighters from Bradenville, Darlington, Fairfield, Latrobe, Ligonier and Wilpen responded.
A week ago, firefighters responded to a blaze less than a mile away that destroyed a two-story garage and damaged the siding of a house on Nature Run Road. No injuries were reported in that fire, either.
Paul Peirce is a Tribune-Review staff writer. Reach him at 724-850-2860, ppeirce@tribweb.com or via Twitter @ppeirce_trib.
LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — An Indiana State University student and her mother are responsible for collecting 23,000 teddy bears for troops based all over the world.
The (Lafayette) Journal and Courier reports (http://on.jconline.com/2hZUhrR ) that Faith Killian-Fassnacht passed the duties on her to mother this year now that she’s at college. Rosanna Fassnacht on Saturday prepared about 300 teddy bears to be shipped to active-duty service members. The 12-year initiative is called Bear Hugs to Troops. Killian-Fassnacht started the effort when she was 9.
Each of the bears is dressed as a superhero and carries a hand-written letter to a soldier. This year the teddy bears were donated and decorated by students in New Jersey whose librarian heard about the program.
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Alfa Romeo cars have topped a list of cars which break down the most - but thankfully for Alfa drivers, they are the cheapest to fix when they do go wrong.
Research by Warranty Direct, which analysed more than 40,000 policies, found that Alfa Romeo owners were most likely to claim for repairs on a warranty policy after their cars broke down.
It found that 40 per cent of Alfa Romeo owners made a claim, but that the average claim paid out to fix the motor was just £355, the cheapest of all the top 10 cars.
ATLANTA (AP) — More than a week after the Falcons fell victim to the biggest comeback in Super Bowl history, an Atlanta zoo has named a cockroach after Patriots quarterback Tom Brady.
Zoo Atlanta says on its Facebook page that it had a bet with Rhode Island’s Roger Williams Park Zoo that called for the loser to name a baby animal after the winning team’s star quarterback. Both zoos figured the loser would be pretty bitter about the game, so they agreed the animal in question would be a Madagascar hissing cockroach.
The zoo introduced a whole family of cockroaches in a video Monday , including a tiny Tom Brady.
Brady and the Patriots came back from a 25-point deficit to defeat Atlanta 34-28 in overtime to win the team’s fifth Super Bowl title.
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AmaZulu general manager Lunga Sokhela has slammed what he feels were light sentences on match officials who fabricated an attack on them by players from the club‚ saying they should be “banned for life”.
Match commissioner Rudzani Mulaudzi received a ban from a South African Football Association (Safa) disciplinary committee last month for the rest of the 2017-18 season.
Assistant referee Linos Hobwane was suspended for two years for concocting an assault on him by AmaZulu players in a National First Division match against Baroka FC in January 2016.
Sokhela‚ asked if AmaZulu feel vindicated by the decision‚ said: “Look‚ at least finally something was done. It’s scary that those types of things can happen.
“And to be honest‚ it was shocking that one of them was only banned until the end of this season.
“I mean‚ for something like this you should be banned for life.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Keno' game
DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Keno" game were:
03-08-09-11-12-16-17-26-31-44-45-46-49-52-53-58-61-62-64-71-75-77
(three, eight, nine, eleven, twelve, sixteen, seventeen, twenty-six, thirty-one, forty-four, forty-five, forty-six, forty-nine, fifty-two, fifty-three, fifty-eight, sixty-one, sixty-two, sixty-four, seventy-one, seventy-five, seventy-seven)
(KRON)—A car crashed into a utility pole Monday morning in the unincorporated Contra Costa County community of Knightsen, according to California Highway Patrol.
The crash was reported before 7 a.m. at Sunset Road and Sellers Avenue near the border of Brentwood.
At least one crash victim was treated by emergency crews, CHP officers said.
Power lines are blocking the roadway, according to Contra Costa County firefighters.
No further information was immediately available.
Stay with KRON4 News for updates on this developing story.
About Cirencester Choir - Choirinium
Age UK Gloucestershire runs four choirs where the emphasis is very much on fun. Choirs sing a wide range of songs including folk, sacred, popular, gospel, light classical and songs from shows. Members are encouraged to suggest songs they would like to sing. There are no auditions, and no musical experience is needed. The only requirement is that members love to sing and can hold a tune. There is always time for a cup of tea or coffee and a chat together; socialising is an important part of choir membership.
The vacant base of the General Beauregard statue at the entrance to City Park has been vandalized again, this time with pro-migrant phrases.
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The pedestal has been the target of vandals several times since the statue of the Confederate general was removed last year.
Overnight, vandals spray painted several phrases that appear to be critical of President Trump's current immigration policy and the Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement department, which was created in 2003 and has been at the focal point of the controversy surrounding the separation of migrant families at the border.
"Melt ICE," reads one message.
Another seems to say that New Orleans is pro immigrant.
"Defend kids, not fascism," reads a message on another side of the pedestal.
Red paint has been splashed onto the statue base in the past, and other words and phrases have been spray painted on its sides.
Frank Broyles, who led the Arkansas Razorbacks football team to the most wins in school history, has died, the school announced. He was 92.
Broyles coached at Arkansas from 1958 until 1976, compiling a record of 144–58–5.
His 1964 team was named national champions by the Football Writers Association of America.
He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1983.
It's not the first time that Phil (played by Steve McFadden) has brushed with death after previously being shot and left for dead by ex-wife Lisa Fowler (Lucy Benjamin).
The Walford regular also took another turn for the worst after being diagnosed with liver disease while he has been away in Italy recovering from after having transplant surgery.
Now it appears the Albert Square businessman is handing over his belongings to others having reflected on his life.
However, fans of the soap believe that this is just a cunning build up by show writers that will lead up the the hard man's ultimate demise.
United Airlines faces backlash after the death of a passenger's dog. Kurt the 'CyberGuy' discusses how to safely go on an adventure with your pet.
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The list of famous fictional streets starts with Sesame Street.
Bert, Ernie, Big Bird, Cookie Monster, Elmo and the rest of the crew have been living on Sesame Street since 1969.
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Provincial police say one person is in custody after an elderly man was found dead in a burning home in Kawartha Lakes, Ont., on Saturday night.
Police say they were called to the house at about 9:30 p.m., along with firefighters, and found it fully engulfed in flames.
They say that after firefighters extinguished the blaze, the "lifeless body of an elderly male" was found inside.
Police say they took one person into custody in relation to the investigation, but didn't provide any further information.
The Kawartha Lakes OPP Crime Unit is investigating the fire, along with the Office of the Fire Marshal.
Police say they'll release more information as it becomes available, but that at the moment, they don't believe there's any risk to public safety.
Y108 welcomes Eric Church to PPG Paints Arena on Friday, April 21st. Before the show, hang out with us at our Pre Party at Cambria Suites.
You have a chance to win concert tickets. Wear your SMBS shirt to register to win Eric Church MEET & GREETS AND signed guitar!
Enjoy drink specials including Ole Smoky Moonshine & Golia Vodka mixed drinks for $7.
Wookie broadcasting from 3-7p, plus NoMAD & Andy Davis Band will be performing live.
Then, once the concert’s over, come back for the AFTER PARTY!
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Authorities say a New Jersey police officer took part in the assault of a patient at a hospital and recorded another assault of the same patient on his cellphone, then didn't report either incident.
Paterson Officer Roger Then was arrested Wednesday and charged with conspiring to violate the patient's civil rights and for concealing the violation. The 29-year-old Paterson resident was due in court later in the day, and it wasn't known if he had an attorney.
Federal prosecutors say Then and another Paterson officer were involved in the separate assaults on March 5. Authorities say the victim had multiple facial injuries, including an eye injury that required surgery.
It wasn't immediately clear if the other officer is facing charges.
Bahadur Nishad holds his son Divaker, 2, as his wife Nandini (R) displays a picture of their son Deepak, 4, who died in the Intensive Care Unit in the Baba Raghav Das hospital in Gorakhpur district, India August 13, 2017. REUTERS/Cathal McNaughton
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How cute is Stormi Webster smiling already? Kylie posted this video yesterday and we just had to show you all.
The GStreamer multimedia framework now has mainline support for WebRTC.WebRTC is the set of protocols/APIs for real-time audio/video communication over peer-to-peer connections. WebRTC is supported by all major web browsers and more while now there is support within GStreamer too.The webrtcbin plugin has been merged to GStreamer following the work done by Centricular. All basic functionality is in place and the implementation is compatible with the major web browsers.Those interested in learning more about how to make use of WebRTC support in GStreamer for real-time communication can learn all of the deployment details and more via this blog post
After the successful release of their last single “Owo” Ft. Reminisce.
The Gallant Imprint signed Duo “Ceesky” releases visuals to their previously released single “Say Dat” shot by Seun Williams.
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Darrell Dickey celebrates with fans during a timeout period at Apogee Stadium. He is honored during the timeout period., Saturday, November 11, 2017, in Denton, Texas, Jeff Woo/DRC
Jimbo Fisher has his first offensive coordinator at Texas A&M, according to a report.
The Aggies will hire Memphis offensive coordinator Darrell Dickey for the same role in College Station, according to Zach Barnett at FootballScoop. The report says the announcement is expected in the next 24 hours.
The report contradicts multiple others about where the Aggies stood on hiring an offensive coordinator.
Dickey's name may ring a bell because he was the coach at North Texas from 1998-2006.
He's been Memphis' OC the last six seasons. This season his unit ranked second in the nation in points per game and fourth in total offense and yards per play.
The move is a homecoming of sorts as Dickey got his start in coaching as a Texas A&M graduate assistant under Jackie Sherrill.
The Gamecocks are hoping to raise their own version of the Jolly Roger flag over Tampa with their visit to the Outback Bowl against the Michigan Wolverines.
To celebrate the game being played at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers stadium, which has its own replica pirate ship in the stands, the Gamecocks will wear black and white uniforms.
The university's football Twitter account unveiled the uniforms ahead of the noon game.
South Carolina and Michigan take the field at noon on ESPN2.
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Sydneysiders got their first look at the city's transport future today, with the new driverless rapid transit carriages having more doors, more space, but surprisingly fewer seats.
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Ahmed Hill scored 17 points and Virginia Tech shot 50 percent from the floor in the second half to spark a come-from-behind 66-63 win over Pittsburgh on Tuesday night.
Seth Allen made a 3-pointer with 1:08 remaining for the Hokies and Pitt missed three 3-point attempts on the final possession.
Virginia Tech (18-7, 7-6 ACC) trailed the entire first half, but caught up with a seven-point possession in the second. Michael Young was given an intentional foul and Hill made both free throws. Justin Bibbs then hit a 3-pointer to give the Hokies their first lead.
Pitt (14-12, 3-10) got out to a big lead early thanks to shooting 69.2 percent from 3-point range in the first half. Cameron Johnson was 4 of 5 from beyond the arc before the break as the Panthers built an 11-point lead.
Johnson finished with 17 points and 11 rebounds for his first career double-double. Virginia Tech played its first game without top rebounder Chris Clarke, who will miss the rest of the season with an ACL injury.
Those cold temperatures are still sticking around!
Gardening guru Linda Vater stopped by with ideas on how to bring the outdoors into your home this winter!
Here are a few quick ideas she brought with her!
Magnolia seed pods in a vase – Tuck in a few small leaves or perhaps on top of fresh potpourri
A tall urn with boughs of magnolia branches
Gum ball seed pods, spray paint or not, in a shall contained with soft edges
Use branches of red, coral and yellow twig dogwood to prop stems of amaryllis
Curly willow branches with mixed findings from the garden. The willow branches will easily root and the water can be used as a rooting agent
Click here to view her blog.
Schneider was assigned to AHL Stockton on Monday after completing his season with the Calgary Hitmen of the WHL.
The 20-year-old netminder appeared in 61 WHL games this campaign, going 20-29-2 with a 3.64 GAA and .887 save percentage for a Hitmen squad that finished 20th out of 22 teams in the standings. With the Flames already possessing young netminders like David Rittich, Jon Gillies, and Mason McDonald in their system, Schneider will most likely be left in Stockton to develop for the foreseeable future.
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A woman was stabbed in east Austin Monday night, in the same place and almost the same time as a stabbing last Friday.
Austin-Travis County EMS took the woman to Dell Seton Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries, after she initially tried to board a bus to leave the scene.
Officers showed up and took her off the bus. Medics were called to the 2700 block of East Seventh Street, near Pleasant Valley Road, at 8:52 p.m.
A man in his 30s was seriously wounded by a stabbing in the same place the night of Friday, Aug. 11, next to Zaragoza Park. The last update on the Friday stabbing was that no one was in custody.
Police did not have information on a possible suspect in the Monday night incident.
ANKARA: Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said on Tuesday rumours of irregularities in a referendum over the weekend were a vain effort to cast doubt on the result, after the main opposition party vowed to apply for the vote to be annulled.
"The people's will has been reflected at the ballot box, and the debate is over," Yildirim told his parliamentary group. "Everyone should respect the outcome, especially the main opposition".
(Reporting by Ece Toksabay; Editing by Isabel Coles)
Reid (knee) will not play in Sunday's game against the Colts, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Reid has remained out of practice since he suffered the injury in Week 2, and he remains without a clear timetable for a return. Coach Kyle Shanahan, however, seems optimistic that Reid could return to practice next week and potentially play in Week 6's contest with the Redskins.
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Police say a male suspect robbed a Kay Jewelers store in Florissant on Monday night. Credit: KMOV
Police are investigating a robbery that happened at Kay Jewelers’ store in Florissant Monday night.
A male suspect entered the store located in 3000 block of N. Highway 67 around 8:40 p.m., displayed a gun and then left with an undetermined amount of merchandise.
Police said he was last seen fleeing in a dark colored car southbound on Highway 67.
Nobody was injured.
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The top crime fighter in Jackson County contends the best way to fight crime is to fight for early childhood education. Sheriff Mike Ezell contends Pre-K education will help guide children at an early age to learning right from wrong and that there is a better way than living a life of crime. We agree with the sheriff.
ICCI shows concern over rising circular debt
Islamabad: The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ICCI) has shown great concerns over the rising circular debt which has reached Rs573 billion as it would give rise to loadshedding and badly affect the production activities. ICCI called upon the government to take urgent measures to clear circular debt in order to save the economy from its damaging consequences.
Sheikh Amir Waheed, President, Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry said that the circular debt had exceeded Rs500 billion in May 2013 and the current government after assuming power had cleared circular debt of Rs480 billion in July 2013 after which it was hoped that this issue would not rear its head again. However, contrary to the expectations, circular debt has again crossed Rs500 billion in May 2018 which showed that no concrete measures were taken to resolve this critical issue.
LASD Investigates Findings of Possible Human Remains
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Mount Baldy Area of Angeles National Forest
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide detectives are en route to Glendora Ridge Road, Mile Marker 10.00, Mount Baldy, Angeles National Forest, to investigate the circumstances surrounding found possible human remains.
There is no additional information available at this time, and the investigation is on-going.
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A federal judge denied today a request from the key figure in the University of Hawaii Stevie Wonder concert fiasco to withdraw his guilty plea.
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A federal judge denied today a request from the key figure in the University of Hawaii Stevie Wonder concert fiasco to withdraw his guilty plea.
Former North Carolina nightclub owner and self-styled concert promoter Marc Hubbard says he didn’t defraud anybody and that his October 2016 guilty plea was coerced. One day before he was to be sentenced to wire fraud last month, he said he wanted to withdraw his guilty plea.
U.S. District Judge Leslie E. Kobayashi denied the request and scheduled sentencing for next week.
The North Carolina man had previously admitted to defrauding the University of Hawaii of $200,000 in 2012 by lying about being able to produce a Stevie Wonder fundraising concert.
People celebrate World Health Day by exercising outdoors in Kiev, Ukraine, on April 7, 2017. Set a goal of spending at least 25 per cent of your weekly exercise minutes enjoying fresh air and natural light, Jill Barker recommends.
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There is a new coffee that promises not to stain your teeth, and it's crystal clear!CLR CFF claims to be free of preservatives and artificial flavors.The ingredients are listed on its website, and it states it only contains water, coffee, and caffeine.For now, the clear coffee is only available in the United Kingdom and Slovakia.
Ade Adesomoju, Abuja Oil giants, Shell Nigeria Exploration & Production Company and Nigerian Agip Exploration Limited have asked a Federal High Court in Abuja to lift its order temporarily forfeiting the oil field, Oil Prospecting Licence 245, to the Federal Government. They argued among others that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission “misrepresented and suppressed […]
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The Steamboat Springs High School boys basketball has bounced back into the Western Slope League hunt, thanks to a big increase in scoring, but Tuesday the Sailors picked a big win in that league, thanks to their ability to play slowed down.
Rifle played a deliberate game Tuesday, passing the ball around the arch and waiting for its shots. Steamboat, meanwhile, took advantage of the opportunities it got and went on to win 35-23.
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National Assembly speaker Justin Muturi has criticised the ODM party primaries that were marred by chaos and irregularities. The Speaker has appealed to
TEHRAN, May 30 (MNA) – Local officails responsible about reviving Lake Urmia in West Azerbaijan Province say that the efforts to resurrect the natural gem of the region are bearing fruit.
“After forming the committee to revive Lake Urmia, ‘the turquoise solitaire of Azerbaijan’ has increased in area by 1,852 square kilometers, equal to 4.3 times, to 2,402 square kilometers in the past three years,” said Farhad Sarkhosh, the head of the provincial office of the committee to revive Lake Urmia in West Azerbaijan Province.
“The height from the sea-level of Lake Urmia is 1,270.85 meters on Today (May 30, 2018) which is 79 centimeters higher than the lowest level of the lake registered,” recounted the official.
“In September 2015, the height from the sea-level of Lake Urmia was 1,270.08 meters which is the lowest level of the lake recorded so far,” he added.
“Prior to the formation of the committee, the area of the lake had shrank to around 550 square kilometers,” added the official.
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× Red Mass for Public Officials Celebrated in Scranton
SCRANTON — Judges, lawyers, and legislators from around the area celebrated mass Friday morning in Scranton.
The annual “Red Mass” was held at the St. Peter’s Cathedral.
Historically, the mass is meant to invoke God’s guidance in the administration of justice.
Members of bar associations from 11 counties attended the mass in Scranton.
ANKARA, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Turkish and Russian officials will meet to finalise Turkey’s S-400 surface-to-air missile systems deal in the coming week, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday.
Speaking at a joint news conference with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, Erdogan said that Ankara and Moscow were on the same page regarding the U.S. move on Jerusalem and added that two leaders would keep in contact on the issue. (Reporting by Tulay Karadeniz and Tuvan Gumrukcu; Writing by Ezgi Erkoyun; Editing by Alison Williams)
Dec 10 (Reuters) - HC SemiTek Corp:
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Snow is expected across southern Ontario starting today and into tomorrow morning.
Environment Canada has issued a weather statement saying the region can expect five to 10 centimetres of snow as a result of a winter weather system called an "Alberta Clipper."
The agency says there may be a few flurries earlier in the day but the steadier snow is expected to start this afternoon.
It says driving conditions are likely to be poor.
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TRENTON, S.C. (WJBF) – At least one person is reported to be injured after a prison riot broke out at Trenton Correctional Institute.
Deputies from Aiken and Edgefield County sheriff’s offices are assisting other state law enforcement on scene.
Edgefield County deputies tell us six correctional officers were held inside at one point, but they were recovered by SWAT teams.
Two AirMed choppers arrived on scene just before 3:30 Thursday morning, and we’re hearing reports of at least one person injured.
We are not sure if the injured person is an inmate or an officer.
Barriers are set on outside the facility.
This is a developing story.
FILE - In this Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017, file courtroom sketch, pop singer Taylor Swift speaks from the witness stand during a trial, in Denver. A jury on Monday, Aug. 14, was expected to weigh Swift's allegation that a former radio host groped her during a meet-and-greet before a concert and whether the singer's mother and her radio liaison later set out to destroy his career. Jeff Kandyba via AP, File)
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MECHANICAL issues have forced a ferry travel provider to cancel a dozen scheduled sailings tomorrow.
Wightlink announced today it will be using an altered timetable for its services between Portsmouth and Fishbourne on the Isle of Wight on Wednesday.
The news came after the provider faced a recurring, unspecified ‘mechanical issue’ this afternoon – which led to a number of sailings being cancelled.
From Portsmouth, Wednesday’s sailings for 6.30am, 8.30am, 10.30am, 1.30pm, 3.30pm and 5.30pm have been cancelled.
Fishbourne services at 7.30am, 9.30am, 11.30am, 2.30pm, 4.30pm and 6.30pm have also been cancelled.
To check the full Wednesday timetable, visit wightlink.co.uk.
ST. LOUIS, Mo _ You know him from the Police Academy movies and Spaceballs. Michael Winslow is the man of 10,000 sound effects.
He’ll be making some noise tonight at the historic Wildey Theatre in Edwardsville.
He joined us in the FOX 2 studio to discuss the show.
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April 6Hubei Dinglong Co Ltd :
* Says net profit for FY 2017 Q1 to increase by 60 percent to 80 percent, or to be 67.1 million yuan to 75.5 million yuan, compared to net profit of FY 2016 Q1 (41.9 million yuan)
* Says increased revenue as main reason for the forecast
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Josh Huff, the former Oregon Ducks football star who is currently a wide receiver with the New Orleans Saints, has been suspended without pay for the first two games of the NFL season due to a violation of the league's Policy and Program for Substances of Abuse as well as the NFL's Personal Conduct Policy. NOLA.com first reported the news.
After a failed bid to sign him in to a futures deal, the Saints signed Huff in February in hopes that he could resurrect his career after failing to make a roster as a free agent during the entire 2017 NFL season.
The Philadelphia Eagles originally picked the 5-foot-11, 206-pound Huff in the third round (No. 86 overall) of the 2014 NFL draft. Huff has appeared in 37 career games with three starts, totaling 51 catches for 523 yards and four touchdowns while playing for the Eagles and more recently the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Big thanks to Oil City reader Amy Parlett for this breathtaking photo of the first sunset of 2017 over Casper.
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Canyonlands is a stark landscape of features, but if it looks static, or if it looks void of life, look again… life exists where you'd least expect it.
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National Business Education Accreditation Council (NBEAC) of Pakistan is organizing the 5th Deans and Directors Annual Conference “Creating Impact with CPEC” on 5th & 6th February 2018 at Pearl Continental Hotel, Karachi. The conference will bring together more than 100 Deans and Directors of leading Business Schools for strategic level discussions. Mr. Syed Murad Ali Shah, Chief Minister Government of Sindh, Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed, Chairman Higher Education Commission (HEC), Islamabad, Mr. Mohammad Zubair, Governer of Sindh, Dr. Ishrat Husain, Professor Emeritus and Chairman CEIF are a few prominent names among various eminent national speakers. International speakers include Dr. Christophe Terrasse, Director, Projects European Foundation for Man
(WAND) - Governor Bruce Rauner has asked the General Assembly to reinstate the death penalty for mass murderers and those who kill law enforcement officers.
That is welcome news to Macon County State's Attorney Jay Scott.
"It's not an easy decision to go in to seek the death penalty," Scott said. "But there are people in our society...we can't take the risk of allowing them to continue living based on the crimes they've committed."
That proposal is part of a public safety initiative Rauner unveiled in an amendatory veto of House Bill 1468.
It also pushes for an extension of the 72-hour waiting period for delivery of all gun purchases in Illinois, a ban on bump stocks and trigger cranks and authorizing restraining orders to disarm dangerous people.
The proposal also calls to make judges and prosecutors explain why charges are reduced in plea agreements for violent offenders in gun cases and more local revenue to hire resource officers and mental health workers to prevent and deal with student violence.
PHOENIX (AP)  The Arizona Supreme Court has ruled a California divorce lawyer convicted of second-degree murder in Arizona should get a new trial.
The state's high court ruled Monday in the case of Robert Fischer of Irvine and remanded it to the trial court.
A Maricopa County Superior County jury convicted Fischer in the December 2010 shooting death of 49-year-old Norman "Lee" Radder.
Radder was shot at his home in the Phoenix suburb of Queen Creek after an evening of drinking.
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A county judge ruled in March 2014 that evidence didn't support the jury's verdict against Fischer and ordered a new trial.
The Arizona Court of Appeals reinstated the murder conviction in 2015, saying the trial judge abused her discretion and the jury properly weighed the circumstantial evidence in the case.
And now they are coming for breakfast. Listen up, cereal fans. Pay attention, porridge lovers. Put down your iPhones, avocado advocates, because the meal formerly known as The Most Important of the Day is now off the menu.
Max Lowery is the glowing, muscular disciple of what he calls “the two-meal day”, which essentially entails skipping one meal – breakfast being the easiest to lose. This builds a natural fasting period into your day, tapping into the benefits of intermittent fasting without the longer stretches of hunger that can befall adherents of regimes like the 5:2 diet.
BERLIN (AP) — Astronomers say they’ve captured the first confirmed image of a planet forming in the dust swirling around a young star.
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Scientists said Monday the planet appears as a bright spot in the snapshot taken using the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope in Chile.
Miriam Kepler of the Max Planck Institute for Astronomy in Germany said hints of baby planets have been detected before, but astronomers weren’t sure whether those observations might simply be features in the swirling dust.
In a paper to be published in the journal Astronomy & Astrophysics, scientists describe the planet, located about 3 billion kilometers (1.86 billion miles) from the star PDS 70, as a gas giant bigger than Jupiter. They say it has a cloudy atmosphere and a surface temperature of 1,000 degrees Celsius (1,832 degrees Fahrenheit).
MIAMI (AP) - A person familiar with the deal says the Miami Dolphins have signed undrafted free agent receiver Trey Griffey, the son of Hall of Fame baseball player Ken Griffey Jr.
The person confirmed the agreement to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Monday because the Dolphins had not announced the signing or contract terms.
Griffey had 79 catches for 1,241 yards and six touchdowns in four seasons at Arizona. A center fielder in baseball, he was drafted in the 24th round of the 2016 draft by the Seattle Mariners but opted to stay with football.
The Indianapolis Colts signed Griffey after the April draft, but he was waived-injured in June.
At least five Dolphins receivers - none of them starters - have been slowed by injuries during training camp.
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BEIJING Feb 14 China's total social financing (TSF), a broad measure of credit and liquidity in the economy, surged to 3.74 trillion yuan ($544.9 billion) in January from 1.63 trillion yuan in December 2016, data from the central bank showed on Tuesday.
TSF includes off-balance sheet forms of financing that exist outside the conventional bank lending system, such as initial public offerings, loans from trust companies and bond sales. It can also hint at trends in China's vast shadow banking sector.
($1 = 6.8641 Chinese yuan) (Reporting by Beijing Monitoring Desk; Editing by Jacqueline Wong)
LiAngelo Ball worked out for the Lakers on Wednesday, and in the days leading up to his big day, LiAngelo was at the Lakers facility dunking.
He posted a series of dunk videos to his Instagram story with one dunk having the caption, “dead legs.”
Duke-bound dunk phenom Zion Williamson managed to show up LiAngelo with his own “dead legs” dunk video.
That’s just cruel.
While LiAngelo threw down a respectable (if not basic) dunk off a self lob, Williamson went behind the back on one dunk and had his face leveled with the rim on the second dunk.
The caption made it a clear shot at LiAngelo even if it seemed a bit unnecessary. Nobody considers LiAngelo a comparable athlete to Williamson except for maybe LaVar Ball.
Still, the dunks were insane.
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Tony Bellew has fiercely rebuked Rio Ferdinand's venture into professional boxing, labeling the move 'attention seeking of the highest order' that 'makes a mockery' of the sport.
The former Manchester United defender announced his bid to enter the cruiserweight ranks last month, after securing the backing of bookmakers Betfair.
Ferdinand is currently trying to get a licence from the British Boxing Board of Control, and has said previously he wants to channel the 'anger' he feels about the death of wife Rebecca - who Ferdinand lost to cancer two years ago. Bellew however, believes the 38-year-old should stay out of harm's way.
"He’s making a mockery of our sport,” said Bellew, speaking to betsafe.com.
“This sport is not a game, it’s a serious sport and can be very dangerous.
ISTANBUL: Turkey will bid to host the Euro 2024 soccer tournament after three previous unsuccessful attempts, Turkish Football Federation head Yildirim Demiroren said on Wednesday.
The country previously made bids to stage the finals in 2008, 2012 and 2016.
"On this occasion we believe both as a management board and a country that we deserve to get it," Demiroren said at a meeting to announce the candidacy with sports minister Akif Cagatay Kilic.
Turkey will make its official application on March 2, Demiroren added. UEFA will announce all 2024 bidders on March 10 and its decision on the winning bid in September 2018.
The Turkish federation chief highlighted the country's recent investments in stadiums as an asset to their bid.
"Turkey is the only example of a country in Europe or even the world which has made as many as 32 stadium investments in the last few years," Demiroren said.
(Writing by Daren Butler; Editing by Ece Toksabay and Ken Ferris)
DETROIT (AP) - Two-time Olympic boxing champion Claressa Shields is looking to take over another division.
The 23-year-old super middleweight champion is scheduled to take on Hanna Gabriels for vacant middleweight title on June 22 at Masonic Temple in Detroit.
Shields, who is from Flint, Michigan, is training with John David Jackson for the first time. She has won all five of her fights, including two by knockouts.
The 35-year-old Gabriels, who is from Costa Rica, is a super welterweight champion. She is 18-1 with 11 knockouts.
Shields is the first American, male or female, to win a boxing gold medal since Andre Ward at the 2004 Athens Olympics. The only other U.S. boxer to win two Olympic gold medals is Oliver Kirk, who won titles at the 1904 Olympics in St. Louis.
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It appears the red hot real estate market in Windsor-Essex is slowing down a bit.
The Windsor-Essex County Association of Realtors report shows there were 453 properties sold in September, down 18 per cent from September 2016.
The number of homes up for sale was 657 last month, down from 684 in the same month last year.
The average sale price was up 16 per cent at $253,465.
A video showing a woman twerking on the grave of a dead man has gone viral after surfacing online.
The video featured the deceased’s friend who in a bid to pay his departed friend his respect got a stripper to twerk for him.
While the act was going on the friend kept up a steady flow of commentary saying “Is you watching Ni***? Is you watching bro?” the friend said, hitting the headstone.
He continued: “She’s popping this sh** for you bro. We f****** love you.”
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ECM launches strategic framework
The Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM), an umbrella body of Catholic Bishops in all the eight dioceses in Malawi on Friday this week launched a five…
Iranian state TV is reporting the country's coast guard has detained 21 fishermen and their three boats from neighboring Arab nations for straying into its territorial waters and fishing rare species.
The Monday report said the traditional boats, known as dhows, had entered Iranian waters near the country's Kish Island in the Persian Gulf. It said the fishermen were handed over to the courts, adding that they had fished rare species of sharks and fish in Iranian waters.
In recent months, Iran has detained 12 dhows in its waters over similar charges.
A marketing communication strategist who turned to real estate analysis, Jonathan D. Miller is a foremost interpreter of 21st citistate futures - cities and suburbs alike - seen through the lens of lifestyles and market realities. For more than 20 years , Miller authored Emerging Trends in Real Estate, the leading commercial real estate industry outlook report, published annually by PricewaterhouseCoopers and the Urban Land Institute .
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Jerrick Media Holdings Inc:
* Jerrick Media Holdings, Inc. reports second quarter and first half 2017 financial results
* Q2 loss per share $0.03 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
ISLAMABAD, Dec 11 (APP):Pakistan’s Ambassador to United States, Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry on Monday said there was no safe haven for terrorists in Pakistan and the government was focusing on securing borders with Afghanistan.
Terrorists were using the Afghan soil for creating unrest in Pakistan, he said this while talking to a private news channel.
He said out of the last 128 terrorist incidents in Pakistan, 125 had links with the Afghanistan areas. According to US report, more than 43 per cent area was not in control of Afghan government, adding that Haqqani and Taliban were using those areas for their objectives, he added.
The Ambassador said Pakistan was focusing to secure its borders with Afghanistan and expect the same from Afghanistan.
Former President, Goodluck Jonathan has spoken of his party, PDP's preparedness for the 2019 presidential elections. He said Buhari and his APC party cannot beat PDP. The media aides of president Buhari went to visit him in London. General Overseer o...
New Zealands number one ranked amateur Nick Voke has won his first stage at the Web.com qualifying school in Nebraska City after shooting a final round of 65.
Opening the event with an even-par 72, Voke then flicked the switch to record scores of 65, 66 and 65 to finish with an impressive one-shot lead.
With the second stage of qualifying clashing with the Nomura Cup dates (to be played 9-12 November), New Zealand Nomura Cup first reserve Denzel Ieremia will step up to take his place in the team.
"Its an exciting opportunity for Denzel, but I will enjoy this win and then get straight back to work as there is still a lot of golf to played," said Voke.
This is an exciting time in his already successful amateur career and his recent form couldnt come at a better time with the Asia-Pacific Amateur just two weeks away.
Voke arrives in New Zealand to prepare for this event on October 17.
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EDF says notified of a 24-hour strike starting June 21
PARIS, June 15 French state-controlled utility EDF has been notified of a 24-hour strike starting on June 21, the company said on its website, but EDF did not say if the industrial action would cut French electricity output.
Five-time champion Venus Williams battled into the Wimbledon third round with a 4-6, 6-0, 6-1 win over Romanian qualifier Alexandra Dulgheru, while Roger Federer and Serena Williams prepared to take centre stage on Wednesday.
Venus reached her ninth Wimbledon final last year, but the American star was denied a sixth title by Garbine Muguruza.
She returned to the All England Club stuck in a rut after losing in the first round of both the Australian and French Opens this year.
Making her 21st Wimbledon appearance, 38-year-old Venus is the oldest woman in this year's tournament and the world number nine looked her age during a sloppy opening set of her first round against Johanna Larsson.
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BOSTON (AP) — Republican Gov. Charlie Baker is pushing back against an audit that claimed the state’s child welfare agency failed to detect or report hundreds of injuries to children in its care.
In a letter Monday to employees of the Department of Children and Families, Baker says it was “irresponsible” for Democratic Auditor Suzanne Bump to rely on data that was 2-3 years old and discuss the findings as if they reflected current circumstances.
Baker says the report ignored great strides made by the agency in recent years, including the hiring of 350 new social workers.
The governor was also skeptical of the auditor’s recommendation that DCF monitor Medicaid claims data to identify potential abuse of children, though he said the administration would look into using it as a “secondary information tool.”
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Firefighter who evacuated hundreds on 9/11 dies of cancer
NEW YORK (AP) — A former ferry captain who helped evacuate hundreds of people from Manhattan after the Sept. 11 terror attacks has died.
Thomas Phelan was 45 and had cancer.
Phelan was a Statue of Liberty ferry captain in 2001. He helped evacuate Lower Manhattan and ferried rescue workers and supplies.
Two years after the attacks he became a firefighter assigned to a marine unit on Staten Island.
Family and friends told the New York Daily News they believe Phelan got cancer from toxic fumes at ground zero.
Scientific evidence linking the attacks to cancer is still unsettled. Researchers studying illnesses among people exposed to the 9/11 dust cloud have found an unusual number of deaths from brain malignancies and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, but fewer deaths than expected from other types of cancer.
A Barrie man is charged with impaired driving after he went through a red light in front of an officer.
A South Simcoe police officer was stopped at a red light at County Rd. 89 and Yonge street Dec. 9 at midnight when he saw a vehicle going the opposite way disobey the light.
The officer turned his vehicle around and stopped the car for the Highway Traffic Act violation.
While speaking to the driver, the officer noticed an odour of alcohol. The driver failed a roadside screening.
Cleveland, Akron Thursday weather
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Thursday will be the last day of Cleveland's and Northeast Ohio’s heat wave, but it will end with a bang. Heat indices will top 100 degrees for the second day in a row, increasing the threat for heat-related illness. At least some cloudiness with afternoon and evening storms may help with the scorching weather.
Temperatures will already top 80 degrees by 9 a.m. for most areas in Northeast Ohio. In the afternoon, highs will reach the low 90s, but with that stubborn heavy humidity sticking around, it will feel closer to 100 degrees. Make sure to stay hydrated if spending extended amounts of time outdoors.
(Kelly Reardon, cleveland.com)
Vice President Mike Pence spoke with Puerto Ricans in Orlando Thursday ahead of his trip to Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands Friday.
The vice president greeted Puerto Ricans who recently arrived at the Orlando International Airport. A woman who just landed urged him to go inland, saying that is where he will find the heart of the devastation.
At a later meeting in Kissimmee with members of central Florida’s large Puerto Rican community, Pence promised help.
“And as we speak, our administration’s continuing to work tirelessly to clear every road, reach every community, and bring aid to every Puerto Rican in need,” he said.
Pence promised Puerto Rico would come back better and stronger than it was before.
Justin Bieber has an angelic version of his ex-girlfriend Selena Gomez. Miami Beach Police Department and Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images
Sometimes, a tattoo will last longer than a relationship.
Even though many of these couples are no longer together, many love struck celebs thought they'd commemorate their devotion with permanent ink (though sometimes they chose to cover up these regrettable decisions).
Keep scrolling to find out which 10 celebrities made the ultimate commitment to their partners by having their face etched onto their skin.
April 28 Calpine Corp
* Calpine reports first quarter 2017 results, reaffirms 2017 guidance; announces cancellation of new Texas power plant, replaces with 10-year supply contract
* Q1 loss per share $0.16
* Qtrly operating revenues $ 2,281 million versus $1,615 million last year
* Q1 earnings per share view $-0.11, revenue view $1.40 billion -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* FY2017 earnings per share view $0.45, revenue view $5.42 billion -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Calpine Corp - reaffirming full year guidance range of $1.8 billion to $1.95 billion of adjusted EBITDA
* Calpine Corp - completed $233 million of FY target of $850 million in debt reduction, on track to complete $2.7 billion of planned debt paydown by end of 2019 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Hackers hit HBO again.
Last week, hackers released an episode of Game of Thrones. This week, hackers leaked several shows, including Curb Your Enthusiasm, Ballers, Insecure, and more. Apparently HBO did offer up $250,000 to put an end to the leaks, but that didn’t work.
HBO doesn’t plan on releasing a new statement every time information is leaked. And it looks like they aren’t interested in playing the ransom game either. HBO said…
The assailant pulled a handgun and demanded money from the cash registers at a 7-Eleven around 2:25 a.m. Friday, according to Sgt. Christopher Black.
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Fans are literally having a moment right now after their girl Camila Cabello released not one but TWO songs today.
You really know nothing about proposing, Jon Snow.
Recently engaged Kit Harington admitted that popping the question to Rose Leslie didn’t go as planned.
“I did have some plans to do it,” he explained on “The Jonathon Ross Show” (via Evening Standard). “I was going to string up some lights in some trees and do all the romantic stuff but we were in the country and we were under this beautiful night sky and had a log fire burning and red wine and I blew my load early.”
Harington quickly apologized for the dirty metaphor.
“Sorry, that’s a really bad expression!” he said. “What I meant to say was, I popped my question a bit early. Not blew my load.”
The “Game of Thrones” co-stars had their September engagement confirmed in print in The Times of London.
The couple met on set of the HBO show and have been together for five years.
For Sylvester Blackmore Beckett, “a man’s home is his castle” was no mere metaphor. In 1874, the poet and lawyer built a stone, Gothic-style summer residence with a three-story tower (which served as a navigational aid for ships) and masonry terracing suggestive of fortifications, on a bluff in Cape Elizabeth. Known as Beckett’s Castle, the house was among the first erected in what became the exclusive summer colony of Delano Park. True to the rusticator tradition, the home is elegant but not ostentatious on the interior, which features brick, stone, and paneled walls, painted timber-frame ceilings, a carved-wood balustrade, and gorgeous, pot-bellied kitchen stove. Artful window arrangements divide the water view into intriguing compositions and expansive rose gardens, which figured in books by the late Royal National Rose Society president Peter Beales, play up the palace vibe.
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2017 ANNUAL
ELECTION AND MEETING
Notice is hereby given that Mound Prairie Township, Houston County, Minnesota will, on Tuesday, March 14, 2017, conduct its Annual Election and Town Meeting at the town hall located at 9749 Highway 21, Mound Prairie, MN.
The election polls will be open from 4:00pm to 8:00pm to elect one supervisor for a three-year term and one treasurer for a two-year term.
The Annual Town Meeting, at which qualified electors will vote on the Township tax levy for 2018 and will transact other business prescribed by MN statute, will convene after 8:00pm, as soon as the Board of Canvass has certified the votes.
In case of bad weather, the Annual Town Meeting will be held at the same time and place on March 21th.
Teresa McElhiney, Clerk
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BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts lawmakers have voted to put a proposed “millionaire tax” constitutional amendment on the 2018 ballot.
Under the plan, individuals with annual incomes above $1 million would be subject to a 4 percent surtax. The surtax would only apply to portions of income over $1 million. The current income tax rate is 5.1 percent.
House and Senate members voted 134-55 Wednesday to place the measure before voters next year.
Supporters say it would raise $1.9 billion for public education, roads, bridges and public transportation.
Critics argue it would hurt the state’s business climate and drive away jobs. They also argue the question violates the state constitution because it amounts to a budget appropriation — which is prohibited in ballot questions.
Backers say the question isn’t an appropriation and is constitutional.
A known sex offender has been arrested after a group of children reported seeing him perform an indecent act in Dartmouth.
Police say the children were sledding on a hill behind an apartment building yesterday afternoon when they heard a cough and then witnessed a man masturbating in the window of one unit.
Fifty-six-year-old James Michael Snow of Dartmouth was arrested and is to appear in court later today on one count of committing an indecent act.
Snow was previously convicted in 2003 of sexually assaulting a child.
April 12 Demire Deutsche Mittelstand Real Estate AG:
* Speaker of executive board (CEO) Andreas Steyer will resign from executive board of Demire Deutsche Mittelstand Real Estate AG
* His executive board contract, which runs until March 31, 2019, will be terminated prematurely by best mutual amicable agreement with supervisory board
* Executive board member Markus Drews will become executive board spokesman (CEO) as of July 1, 2017
* As of July 1, 2017 executive board of company will consist of Markus Drews (CEO) and Ralf Kind (CFO) Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
As we start off another year , there are seven aviation issues that we'll be watching throughout the year. Dallas Love Field gates - It's been three months since the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral arguments in the gate space case at Love Field.
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Allergan is voluntarily recalling packs of its birth control pills in the U.S. because of a packaging error with placebos, increasing the possibility of unintended pregnancy.
The company says four placebo pills were placed out of order in the Taytulla packs. Allergan says the first four days of therapy had four non-hormonal placebo capsules instead of active capsules.
The recall involves lot 5620706, which expires in May 2019. Consumers who have those birth control pills should arrange to return them to their physicians.
Consumers with questions about the recall are being asked to contact Allergan at 800-678-1605, Monday through Friday.
Collinson FX Market Commentary - Jan 2 - New Year data to define 2017
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by Collinson FX today at 12:53 amJan 2 - The New Year will open with a plethora of global economic data releases, headlined by Manufacturing and Services PMI, closing with Employment numbers.The data releases should define market direction to commence 2017 along with speculation of global economic conditions and Central Bank reaction. The year should see interest rates on the move north led by the USA, which should be reflected in the US Dollar.The EUR will start the year at 1.0500, while the Yen will trade 117.00. The AUD will be above 0.7200, while the NZD sits around 0.6900, with both vulnerable to a surging US Dollar.
pak says india should should stop dragging pakistan into election
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Staff Reporter| Members of Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s Team Lacoste made claims over the weekend that their leader had been poisoned through ice cream in an apparent assassination attempt.
While the local Daily News paper now claims that Mnangagwa fell ill after drinking water served to him by two Zanu PF youths, the so called G(Gushungo pun-intended)-40 faction opposed to Mnangagwa has gone on an all out picture flash to indirectly ridicule the claims. The hilarious pictures of senior government and Zanu PF officials licking ice cream cones like little girls and boys at today’s Heroes celebrations were taken by BusStop TV. See the pictures below:
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Police took the opportunity on Monday to remind drivers attempting to brave snowy roads that putting zip ties on tires doesn’t count as snow chains.
The California Highway Patrol posted the image above on Facebook with a reminder to drivers, “Seriously don’t be this guy! Zip ties! These will not suffice as traction control devices.”
In Oregon, the law requires snow chains or traction tires to be used on all highways when signs are up telling drivers to do so. For more information on snow chain usage in Oregon, click here.
Friday, Sep 8 - Oct 8, 2017
Exhibition on view: September 8-October 8, 2017
Each participating showroom will be exhibiting designer vignettes from Chicago’s top designers as they showcase living settings with artwork created by some of the brightest stars in the art world today. Showrooms will have extended hours during the event until 9pm. The works will be exhibited until October 13th. The event’s host committee includes art enthusiasts and collectors Carrie Lannon, Nina Mariano, Alison Victoria, Janet Owen, Steve Kadlec, Donna Bliss and Lauren Buxbaum.
All Showrooms are open from 4:00-9:00pm with special programming below.
There will be a free trolley running from 5:45 – 8:45pm to shuttle attendees from Lightology to Moderne Living, Glenview Haus, and Chicago Luxury Furniture Centre, then to Wells and Illinois where the majority of the other showrooms are located.
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Florida-based Silver Airways has bought the Caribbean's largest regional airline.
Officials say Puerto Rico-based Seaborne Airlines will operate as a stand-alone subsidiary until the two airlines merge next year. It will continue to serve 12 airports, including those in Puerto Rico and other nearby islands such as Dominica, Anguilla, St. Maarten and Tortola.
Ft. Lauderdale-based Silver Airways said Monday that it will operate 31 aircraft as a result of the merger.
Seaborne now operates eight 34-seat Saab 340s and two 15-seat de Havilland Twin Otter seaplanes.
After a tornado has passed, here's what to do after the storm.AccuWeather says to check the radio or television to make sure the majority of dangers are over.Check for injuries and get immediate medical attention if necessary.Use extreme caution around your home and when stepping outside. Watch for falling objects, debris on the ground or downed power lines.If you incur property damage during the tornado, make sure to keep records, notes and check your insurance policy in case you need to file a claim.Lastly, when it is safe, wear the right safety gear and sturdy clothing to clean up your home.
Wiretapping is serious business, and it's unwise to bank on the idea that it won't happen to you. If you've paid any attention to the news lately, you've probably heard about President Donald Trump's explosive claim that former President Barack Obama wiretapped his phones at Trump Tower to interfere with the election.
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Two people were arrested and charged in disturbing sex crimes against children Tuesday. Investigators say a tip led them to the home of Glenn Douglas Smith During the search, investigators found out Smith had sex at his home with a 13 year old girl.
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The West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV), was recognized recently for winning a Communicator Award for the DMV website, through the Academy of Interactive & Visual Arts (AIVA). DMV was given this "Award of Distinction for Government Websites" for http://www.dmv.wv.gov.
According to Linda Day, Executive Director of the AIVA, "The Communicator Awards is an annual competition honoring the best in advertising, corporate communications, public relations and identity work for print, video, interactive and audio. On behalf of the entire Academy, I was to applaud this year's Communicator's Awards entrants and winners for their dedication to perfecting their craft as they continue to push the envelope of creativity."
DMV Commissioner Pat Reed added, "We are excited to be recognized by the AIVA for our website, and will continue to find ways to improve and make our web site as user-friendly as possible. We are especially proud of our online services portal, as well as information regarding our new kiosks."
Bryan Adams is setting down his electric guitar for a special one-night exhibition of his photography at Toronto's Royal Ontario Museum. The "Summer of '69" rocker is set to unveil "Canadians," a curated collection of portraits to mark Canada's sesquicentennial, at the ROM Ball black-tie fundraiser on May 6. Organizers say the exhibit will feature portraits of 28 Canadian icons including Margaret Atwood, Michael Buble, the Weeknd, Joni Mitchell, Wayne Gretzky and Michael J. Fox.
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Farm equipment maker Escorts today reported 15.8 percent increase in tractor sales at 3,187 units in December 2016.
The company had posted tractor sales of 2,751 units in the same month previous year, Escorts Ltd said in a BSE filing.
Domestic sales last month were at 3,043 units as against 2,727 units in December 2015, up 11.6 percent.
During the month, exports stood at 144 units, compared to 24 units in the year-ago period, the company added.
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A community football club in India, which is using sport to keep young people away from drugs, has worked with nearly 5,000 children already.
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP)  Kansas freshman Josh Jackson has announced he will enter the NBA draft.
Jackson, who released a statement on Monday, was the Big 12 Newcomer of the Year after averaging 16.3 points and 7.4 rebounds per game. He helped the Jayhawks to a 31-5 record and a berth in the NCAA Tournament's Elite Eight.
The 6-foot-8 Jackson has signed with former NBA player B.J. Armstrong of Wasserman Media Group.
Jackson arrived at Kansas after a stellar prep career in Detroit and Napa, California. He says in the statement that after "consulting with my family, I have decided to enter the 2017 NBA Draft and pursue my dream of playing professional basketball."
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He added that he was thankful for "all of the support I have received from my coaches and teammates at Kansas."
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Moreland Elementary School in Coweta County is closed Monday following a water main break in the area.
The school is currently without water and repairs to the main are expected to be wrapped up later in the day.
The school is scheduled to reopen Tuesday morning.
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IMPHAL, Mar 19: Clarifying that there are no factions in Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF), information and public relations secretary of the outfit, MK Ajona Kamei contended that there had been an instance when a group comprising of three/four members led by Kamson decamped just to extort money in the name of the outfit.
A press release issued by the information and public relations secretary of the outfit alleged that the group led by Kamson has been indulging in abduction of workers in Zeliangrong areas in Assam, Manipur and Nagaland for ransom in the name of ZUF.
It further alleged that the group is also causing obstruction to development works including railway project.
An extensive search for the group is on. Exemplary punishment will be awarded to all the members of the group, it vowed.
ZUF in the release claimed that the outfit had awarded appropriate punishment to one of the members of the group in Duben, North Cachhar Hills district in Assam on March 15 at around 6.30 pm.
The Blackfoot Does (Elks Lodge auxiliary organization) will host their second annual Mardi Gras celebration fundraiser at 6 p.m. Saturday. The fundraiser is a joint effort between the Elks and the Does. The dinner and activities will raise funds for scholarships and charities. The cost is $12 for adults and $8 for kids.
"We give two scholarships a year to local seniors with a grade point average from 2.5 to 3.5," said Doe's first councilor and event organizer Miriam Montague. "We also furnish editions of the Blackfoot Morning News to residents in the extended care facility at Bingham Memorial. We help We The People, Meals on Wheels and buy Christmas gifts for the elderly and residents at State Hospital South. They often get forgotten."
To read more of this story pick up a copy of Wednesday's edition of The Morning News.
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Three IEBC clerks have been charged with omitting to validate particulars of registered voters during the August 8 General Election.
Mr Emanuel Muthui, Mr Ismail Gathungu and Mr Bernard Masha on Monday denied the offences before Malindi Principal Magistrate Silvia Wewa.
The offences was said to have been committed at various polling stations in Malindi.
64 VOTERS
The court heard that Mr Muthui omitted to validate the particulars of 64 registered voters using the Kenya Integrated Election Management System (KIEMS) at Majivuni Primary polling centre in Malindi
Mr Gathungu was charged with omitting to validate particulars of 43 registered voters using KIEMS machine at Msabaha Primary School polling centre.
Mr Masha was separately accused of omitting to validate particulars of 39 registered voters at Kakuyuni Primary polling station.
They denied the charges and they were released on bond of Sh100,000 each with surety of similar amount.
Natrez Patrick is out of jail this morning, but he might not be on the field for awhile.
Georgia's starting middle linebacker was arrested late Thursday night and charged with misdemeanor possession of marijuana. He was released on $1,500 bond.
This is Patrick's second marijuana-related offense while at Georgia, and he was suspended for one game two years ago. Now, according to the Georgia student handbook, he should be a facing a four-game suspension, starting with Saturday's game against Vanderbilt.
Patrick is third on the Bulldogs with 17 tackles this season.
Georgia is 5-0 and ranked No. 5 in the latest AP poll. It's next four games are against Vanderbilt, Missouri, Florida and South Carolina.
Northern Ireland's Corry Evans, left, and Germany's Toni Kroos battle for the ball during their 2018 World Cup Group C qualifying soccer match at Windsor Park, Belfast, Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017. (Brian Lawless/PA via AP)
BELFAST, Northern Ireland (AP) — Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos has been released from Germany's World Cup qualifying squad to allow him to recover from a rib injury.
Kroos recently missed games for Madrid with the same injury but played in Germany's 3-1 win over Northern Ireland on Thursday, helping the team secure qualification for next year's tournament in Russia.
The German soccer federation says Kroos left the team hotel in Belfast on Friday morning in order to "fully heal."
Germany coach Joachim Loew says "we know what Toni can give us. When it comes down to it we can always rely on him. The deciding factor was that he is completely fit for next year."
Germany plays Azerbaijan on Sunday as it bids to complete qualification with 10 wins from 10 games.
April 12Shenzhen Urovo Technology Co Ltd :
* Says it will pay 1.5 yuan per 10 shares to shareholders and use additional paid-in capital to distribute 25 new shares for every 10 shares, as FY 2016 dividend payment
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/9MmXSl
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(CNN) Here's what you might have missed on CNN today:
-- Melania Trump kicked off the 139th Easter Egg Roll at the White House, a high stakes event for the first lady to make her mark on the tradition
-- According to unsealed court documents, bottles of opioid painkillers were found around Prince's home following his death last year
BOYCEVILLE — The Village board heard the monthly report from Police Chief Greg Lamkin that indicated that the department handled almost twice the number of calls so far this year as compared to a year ago.
They also hired a new engineering firm to work on a couple of projects for the village.
Club Tijuana defender Hiram Munoz, right, and Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder Steven Gerrard, of England, battle for the ball during the first half of a soccer match, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016, in Carson, Calif. (Mark J. Terrill/AP)
Two popular Mexican club teams will meet in Las Vegas this summer.
Club Tijuana will face Club Leon for an international friendly July 8 at Sam Boyd Stadium. Tickets for the soccer match start at $29 and can be purchased at www.UNLVtickets.com.
The team from Baja California, which is often refereed to as Xolos de Tijuana, has been a popular draw in the San Diego area since being founded in 2007.
Club Leon is one of the more historic squads in the Liga MX with seven championships.
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The Corbin Code Enforcement Board is taking steps to recoup some of the city’s maintenance costs on dilapidated property by asking the city attorney to begin foreclosure proceedings.
Concerts and a connection to the Philipines. Sounds like Las Vegas.
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Three men were arrested for an ISIS-inspired plot to target concerts and subways in New York, according to an NBC report Friday.
The arrests, which took place in the summer, came before the suspects could acquire weapons.
According to the NYPost, three were arrested–Abdulrahman El Bahnasawy, a Canadian citizen, Talha Haroon an American from Pakistan, and Russell Salic, who was arrested in the Philippines.
Talha Haroon reportedly said, “I wanna kill . . . them in thousands,” adding, “We have to make a ocean out of their blood…leave no one standing.”
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The funeral has taken place of Leonid Kalenyuk, the first and only Ukrainian astronaut of the post-Soviet era. (RFE/RL's Ukrainian Service)
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Rep. Adam Smith (D-WA) tells Greta Van Susteren that House Republicans “should exercise their oversight” and look into Russian involvement in U.S. politics.
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Ireland has been “humiliated” by the EU, Nigel Farage has said.
The former Ukip leader called for a eurosceptic mobilisation to win votes off pro-EU politicians in the next European elections and said there was a democratic deficit in the national debate.
During his Dublin visit he recalled the austerity of the post-2008 European bailout of the Irish state and urged citizens to rebel against Brussels.
The MEP said: “What on earth is going on in the politics of this country?
“How much more humiliated can the Irish nation be than for years being run by the Troika?”
May 2 Hudson's Bay Co
* HBC announces departure of chief financial officer
* Hudson's bay co - Paul Beesley, has made decision to resign in early july
* Hudson's Bay Co - Beesley will continue in his role over next two months to ensure a smooth transition
* Company has engaged a executive search firm to assist in recruiting a new cfo Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Ronnie Ortiz-Magro and Jen Harley celebrated the Fourth of July holiday on Wednesday after some intense personal and legal drama.
Meanwhile, the Jersey Shore star has brought their 3-month-old baby girl, Ariana Sky, to New Jersey to meet his family.
He posted on Instagram Stories a filtered selfie video of him and Jen making kissy faces amid graphics of patriotic hearts on Wednesday. It was posted more than a week after his on-again, off-again partner was arrested for alleged battery following a physical altercation with him in Las Vegas. The charges were dropped earlier this week.
"Happy independence day," Ronnie wrote in the video.
Ronnie and Jen have had a turbulent relationship and broke up in late April after an explosive social media fight, three weeks after she gave birth to their daughter.
DUBAI, March 28 Stock markets in the Gulf may rebound modestly on Tuesday after global bourses recovered following a slide due to U.S. President Donald Trump's failure to pass healthcare reform.
MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan is up 0.6 percent; oil prices fell overnight but remain within their recent ranges.
Technically, Dubai's index, last at 3,454 points, remains in a downtrend dating back to early February. But within that trend, it has room to recover to immediate resistance at 3,523 points, the mid-March peak.
Stocks going dividend on Tuesday are Riyad Bank and Saudi Public Transport, National General Insurance in Dubai, and Kuwait Insurance Co. (Reporting by Andrew Torchia)
× Tulsa man charged with beating sheriff’s deputy unconscious
TULSA, Okla. – Prosecutors have charged a 25-year-old Tulsa man on a complaint that he allegedly beat a sheriff’s deputy unconscious.
The Tulsa World reports that Timothy Worthington was charged Friday with assault and battery upon detention officer William Harrell. Authorities say Harrell’s shoulder also was injured in the incident.
The alleged assault happened on Dec. 25.
Court records show Worthington was previously charged on Aug. 10 for second-degree robbery, possessing a firearm after a felony conviction and obstructing an officer.
He was also charged on June 20 with unlawfully possessing a controlled drug as a second offense.
He is in the Tulsa jail on a $163,000 bond and has a court appearance Tuesday.
Jail records didn’t indicate whether Worthington has an attorney.
Brzezinski Chides DNC for Lawsuit — ‘It Seems Like the Democrats Can’t Seem Hit a Home Run on Any Level’ (VIDEO)
Monday on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe,” host Mika Brzezinski revealed she wasn’t entirely onboard with the Democratic National Committee’s lawsuit against President Donald Trump and his 2016 campaign seeking damages for the 2016 presidential election loss.
Brzezinski described the suit as the Democratic Party being unable to “hit a home run.”. – READ MORE
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PARAGOULD, AR - The 12th annual Pedal on the Ridge took place on Saturday in Northeast Arkansas. Cyclists had the opportunity to take one of several routes during the event.
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5.2-magnitude quake hits Albania's capital
World Bulletin / News Desk
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck Tirana and the whole country at 11:02 am Wednesday morning.
According to preliminary data, strong vibrations have also been felt in Vlora, Fier and Durrës.
All Tirana residents and surrounding areas have left the houses.
No causalities have been reported so far.
A man suspected in the stabbing death of his wife on Friday was arrested and charged with Fairfield's first homicide of the year, officials said Monday. The victim was identified Monday as 48-year-old Wenying Lo, police said.
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Mirror Mirror On The Wall
Mirror mirror on the wall, who looks the prettiest of them all? Suhana Khan or coffee!
Hairy Affair
Suhana Khan plays wit her hair during a candid photoshoot. The teenager looks pretty in every picture.
Uptown Girl
Suhana Khan is capable of giving killer looks to the camera and catch the audiences attention.
Smiling Beauty
Suhana Khan is such a cutie pie and looks so sweet and pretty when she smiles.
Will She?
We hope she'll enter Bollywood sooner than we expect, folks!
Buddies For Life
She has a huge gang of friends and they all love her equally.
Lady In Red
At a very young age, she already knows her fashion and is picking it up well.
Happy Girl
Anyone will be happy when they wake up and look at Suhana Khan's pictures.
A Sensation
She's been getting all the media attention lately and she's also become a social media sensation.
Girls Night Out
At the end of the day, girls just wanna have fun, folks!
The Montague County Sheriff’s Office presented a crime prevention program in Bowie Thursday night. Retired lawman Kevin Benton discussed crime deterrence with an emphasis on ranch security. More than a dozen people attended. John Bradshaw, investigator with the Southwestern Cattleraisers Association also provided information on security. Additional programs will be scheduled across the county. (Photo by Barbara Green)
SIMSBURY, Conn. (AP) – A 10-year-old cancer patient, who in December lived out his dream of meeting New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, has died.
Logan Schoenhardt’s story gained national attention during a social media campaign that brought the Connecticut boy’s wish to the attention of the Patriots and Brady. He died Monday, according to Ray Lagan, the head of the Masters School in Simsbury, where Logan was a fourth-grade student.
Logan visited with Brady at the team’s facility in Foxborough, Massachusetts, and was named the team’s honorary captain for their Dec. 4 win over the Los Angeles Rams.
Patriots owner Robert Kraft offered his condolences in a statement Tuesday, saying the team has met some great fans over the years, “but none that could rival Logan’s passion for the Patriots and his love for Tom Brady.”
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Farm equipment sends dust into the air on a farmland near West Bellevue Road in Merced, Calif., on Tuesday, July 3, 2018. Andrew Kuhn akuhn@mercedsun-star.com
New Delhi: With many telecom giants recently rolling out their different free schemes for customers, the Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has also come up with a plan to launch Rs 144 pack with unlimited free call facilities, data packs.
The plan which would be valid for six months offers unlimited local and STD calls to any network for one month along with 300 MB data, company MD Anupam Srivastav said.
The company will also launch about 4,400 Wi-Fi hotspots across the country and unveil LTE (Long Term Evolution) spectrum in a phased manner to enable 4G services for rural areas.
The services will be available for both prepaid and post paid customers.
Hang in there the best is yet to come. You will be blessed!
1 Corinthians 2:9
However, as it is written: “What no eye has seen, what no ear has heard, and what no human mind has conceived”[a]— the things God has prepared for those who love him—
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The family of Swedish DJ Avicii has released a statement after his sudden death last week.
In a message his family thanked fans and fellow musicians for their support saying that they're 'grateful for everyone who loved his music.'
Born Tim Bergling, the DJ was found dead at the age of 28 in Oman on Friday.
No cause of death has been released, but authorities say there was 'no criminal suspicion' involved.
The full statement reads: "We would like to thank you for the support and the loving words about our son and brother," the statement reads. "We are so grateful for everyone who loved Tim’s music and have precious memories of his songs. Thank you for all the initiatives taken to honor Tim, with public gatherings, church bells ringing out his music, tributes at Coachella and moments of silence around the world."
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Man's paycheck stolen in robbery
By News-Argus Staff
Published in News on December 11, 2017 2:04 PM
DUDLEY -- A 38-year-old man was thrown from his car and robbed of his paycheck as he sat in his car checking text messages Friday morning.
A report filed with the Wayne County Sheriff's Office said the man had just gotten home from work and was sitting in his car in his car port in the 100 block of Mitchell Road.
The victim told sheriff's deputies he was checking text messages when a black man whose face was covered pulled him out of his car and threw him to the ground.
Two other black men ran over to the victim, and all three suspects began rummaging through the man's pockets.
They took $20, the man's cell phone and his paycheck before running away toward Clover Ridge trailer park.
No weapons were used in the robbery and the victim was not hurt, according to the report.
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BALDWIN — Two Glenwood City High School students are headed to the post season for boys’ hockey.
Marcus Hurtgen and Braxton Schwartz, both of Glenwood City, play for the Baldwin-Woodville Blackhawks co-op boys’ hockey team, which is made up of athletes from Baldwin-Woodville, Glenwood City and St. Croix Central.
BELLEVILLE, Ont. — Search and rescue personnel from CFB Trenton have helped get an injured snowmobiler in Ontario’s far north to hospital.
A Hercules aircraft and a Griffon helicopter flew to a remote hunting camp about 20 kilometres north of Attawapiskat, Ont., on Tuesday, where a snowmobiler had fallen off the machine, landing on ice.
Master Cpl. Brent Nolasco says rescuers parachuted to the scene from the Hercules and stabilized the patient, while the Canadian Rangers and the snowmobiler’s family kept a fire going to keep everyone warm.
The injured person was taken to Moosonee, Ont., by helicopter, transferred to the Hercules, and flown to a hospital in Sudbury, Ont.
The squadron was contacted because first responders weren’t able to transfer the person due to the suspected injuries and remote location.
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Victims of attacks in Israel cannot use an 18th century law to sue the Jordanian-based Arab Bank, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday in a precedent-setting case for other foreign businesses, according to the AFP news agency.
The decision rests on a legal provision almost 230 years old.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Yuma Energy Inc
* Yuma Energy Inc announces second quarter 2017 financial results
* Yuma Energy Inc - ‍net average production was 2,553 boe/d for Q2 of 2017, a 39.1 percent increase over Q2 of 2016.​
* Qtrly loss per share $0.04‍​
* Yuma Energy Inc - qtrly ‍total revenues $6.6 million versus $3.4 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Drew Holcomb is first out of the gate with a song to get us into 2017. In his words:
This song couldn’t wait until March. Here is “New Year” everyone. A song from upcoming album “Souvenir”. One of my favorite songs I have ever written. Here’s to 2017! Happy New Year.
History hasn’t been kind to the Sega Master System, which now plays second fiddle (with a busted string) to the NES. But people forget the console was hugely popular in the UK, and a vital part of gaming’s history. Sega Master System: a visual compendium (from $25) should set the record straight. This lavish book is the sixth in the visual compendium series, and the first to be officially licensed. Once it’s all designed and Sega’s waved its magic approval wand, you’ll have in your hand 300+ pages of pixel art, photos, and features about Sega’s 8-bit wonder, bookmark ribbons (red and blue, naturally) to keep your place, and a natty pair of 3D specs. What – you didn’t think they’d forget about all those trailblazing 3D games, did you?
A 30-year-old man has been arrested for killing his wife and hiding her body in a bed box in Tughlakabad Extension, police said. The accused, Suresh Singh, is a physiotherapist. Police said Singh had married two women, which led to frequent discord. DCP (southeast) Chinmoy Biswal said, “Singh was arrested from near his native home in Uttarakhand on February 2. He was allegedly planning to flee to Nepal”.
The body of Maria Massey was recovered from her rented home on January 29. Singh had been missing since.
During questioning, Singh told police that he met Massey through Facebook in 2012. In June 2015, while living-in with Massey in Dehradun, Singh went to his native village and married Lata. Massey learnt about the marriage and started pressuring Suresh to marry her. They got married at the Arya Samaj Mandir in Dehradun. But once Lata started pressuring him to leave Massey, he allegedly killed her.
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JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Police in Mozambique say 10 people have been beheaded in the country's north amid concerns that the machete-wielding attackers have links to Islamic extremism.
The Portuguese news agency Lusa cites police as saying Sunday's attack occurred near the rural community of Olumbi and that the suspects are being pursued. The dead include two teenagers.
This is not the first time fears have been raised over suspected extremist attacks in the remote north of the largely impoverished southern African nation.
The Lusa report says that police say evidence shows the attackers are with the same group that killed police officers in Mocimboa da Praia in October. No details were given.
Toledo police responded shortly after midnight to a person shot in the 1100 block of Pinebrook Parkway in South Toledo. Before officers arrived, a witness drove Willie Riley, 32, to the hospital for treatment of a gunshot wound.
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The firm says Clark will join its government affairs and public policy team, which also counts former deputy prime minister Anne McLellan and former foreign minister John Baird as members.
VANCOUVER — Former British Columbia premier Christy Clark is joining the Bennett Jones law firm as a senior adviser in its Vancouver office.
Bennett Jones CEO Hugh MacKinnon says in a statement that Clark’s focus on economic growth through trade fits in well with the interests of the firm’s clients.
Clark resigned as B.C. premier last summer, having served in the role since 2011, after the provincial New Democrats formed a minority government with the support of the Green party.
Bennett Jones is a Canadian firm with more than 380 lawyers and business advisers in nine offices.
Federal wildlife officials say the only wild population of endangered red wolves is unsustainable and could be wiped out within years.
The prediction comes in a five-year review of the status of the species released Tuesday by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The report says only about 40 wolves remain in the wild in North Carolina, down from a peak of nearly 120 a decade ago. Another 230 wolves live in captivity.
The main purpose of the report was to evaluate the wolves' endangered status, which it says should be maintained. More detailed recommendations for conservation efforts will come in a separate document.
Environmentalists contend the decline is due to neglect by federal officials who have halted releases of captive-born wolves and other actions that bolstered the wild population.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Numbers Midday' game
BRAINTREE, Mass. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday afternoon's drawing of the Massachusetts Lottery's "Numbers Midday" game were:
8-7-4-2
(eight, seven, four, two)
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — A Wall Street ratings firm said Monday that a Colorado company is buying Atlantic City's former Revel casino for $200 million, but the mercurial owner of the shuttered casino insists there's no deal.
Moody's Investors Service issued a report Monday saying the $2.4 billion casino will reopen in May under the ownership of AC Ocean Walk LLC, a group controlled by developer Bruce Deifik. Moody's says its report was based on talks with the buyers, who outlined their plans to the agency.
But Glenn Straub, who bought Revel from bankruptcy for $82 million, insists he hasn't sold it to anyone.
"No ... way," Straub told The Associated Press. "Categorically, there is no deal."
"If someone has a check, I do sell assets," he said. "We're not stopping anybody from bringing a check in. If you want to buy it, come in and we'll check you out. But nobody has."
Deifik's lawyer did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Feb 13 Synthesis Energy Systems Inc
* Synthesis Energy Systems Inc reports fiscal 2017 second quarter financial results and provides business update
* Qtrly net loss attributable to sees stockholders $0.01 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
President Donald Trump has met with reality TV star Kim Kardashian West as she visited the White House to advocate on behalf of a woman serving a life sentence for drug offenses.
Trump is confirming the meeting — as he often does — via Twitter, writing, "Great meeting with @KimKardashian today, talked about prison reform and sentencing."
He included a picture of the two in the Oval Office.
Kardashian West has been urging Trump to pardon Alice Marie Johnson, 63, who has spent more than two decades behind bars and is not eligible for parole.
Kardashian West had also been expected to meet with Trump's son-in-law and senior adviser, Jared Kushner, who is overseeing the administration's push to overhaul the nation's prison system.
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Join The Company of Strangers Theater for an evening of food, music, door prizes, an open bar, and a sneak-peak of the comedy An Ideal Husband, by Oscar Wilde. Meet the cast and crew, and come dressed in your best steampunk attire for a chance to win 6 free tickets to the production!
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Vistra Energy (VST -1.7% ) says it will permanently shut the 1,800 MW Monticello power plant, one of the largest coal-powered plants in Texas, in January 2018.
The plant, which opened more than 40 years ago, is the latest in a string of coal plant closures in the U.S. as a glut of cheap natural gas and advances in renewable energy technology continue to depress wholesale power prices.
Coal plants in east Texas, which rely on an underground supply of lignite, have long been targeted by environmentalists for their contribution to the state's air pollution.
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Sing to the Lord a New Song
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﻿﻿Featuring a variety of musical settings of the Psalms, including Bach's double-choir motet "Singet dem Herrn," as well as works by Rutter, Schütz, Vaughan Williams, Paul Bouman and others.
Friday, April 28, 2017 at 7:30 p.m.
Peace Lutheran Church, 17651 W. Small Road, New Berlin, WI 53146
Featuring J.S. Bach’s exciting double choir motet “Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied” (“Sing to the Lord a New Song”). Plus, join us as we honor composer Paul Bouman, age 98, at our 80th anniversary concert with a performance of three of his works. Paul began his association with the Lutheran A Cappella Choir back in 1940 as a singer, and later became a director.
Full repertoire is available at http://www.lutheranacappella.org/spring-concert-2017.html
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On March 4, 2018, the 90th Annual Academy Awards will air on ABC, giving us the chance to ooh and aah over all the celebrity red carpet looks (and find out who wins the awards too, of course). In honor of the 2018 Oscars, Wonderwall.com is taking a time machine back to 1998 to see what the hottest celebs were wearing on that very same red carpet two decades ago... starting with Jennifer Lopez. At her second-ever Academy Awards, Jenny from the block (who was still a year away from making her musical debut) chose a bias-cut silver gown with a sheer black overlay featuring a damask design and lace. The wide-open V-neck showed off her decollete, which she accessorized in total '90s style -- with a choker. Keep reading to see more red carpet looks from the 1998 Oscars...
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Baku. 27 February. REPORT.AZ/ AFFA Secretary General Elkhan Mammadov has presented his election platform to the heads of several European national football associations.
Report informs citing the AFFA official website, on the initiative of the Nordic and Baltic countries UEFA Executive Committee has held a meeting with candidates in Copenhagen, Denmark.
7 candidates out of 13 including the AFFA General Secretary Elkhan Mammadov attended the event.
Candidates separately presented their election platform to the national football associations of Denmark, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Iceland, Latvia, Norway and Sweden and answered questions.
Notably, elections will take place in Helsinki on 5 April 2017.
Three Mahoning County men await sentencing for a conspiracy to obtain explosives they planned to use to blast their way into safes inside jewelry stores and coin shops in the Valley. Frank Susany, Jr., 52, of Boardman, Ohio; Robert Courtney, Jr., 45, of North Jackson; and James Quinn, 51, of Youngstown have pleaded guilty to federal charges of receiving and transporting explosive materials.
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Federal authorities said Friday they stopped a terror plot targeting New York City concert venues, subway stations and Times Square last year.
Prosecutors said they stopped three men based in the Philippines, Canada and Pakistan from carrying out attacks scheduled for the summer of 2016, according to The Associated Press. The men reportedly planned to conduct the attacks in the name of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria.
Abdulrahman El Bahnasawy, 19, was arrested in May of 2016 in New Jersey after he had purchased materials to make a bomb, the AP reported.
Talha Haroon, 19, was arrested in Pakistan last year for his involvement, while Russell Salic, 37, was arrested in April.
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1 — Lakewood Ranch junior boys soccer player Pablo Vargas scored twice in the Mustangs’ 4-3 state semifinal win over Seminole on Feb. 10.
2 — Cathy Baillie, Joan Greene and Audrey Graber (67) won the Nine Hole Women's Golf Association Two Best Balls event at Palm Aire Country Club on Feb. 9.
3 — The Out-of-Door Academy boys lacrosse senior Jason Fineberg scored six goals in the Thunder’s 20-0 win over the Sarasota Military Academy on Feb. 8.
4 — Lakewood Ranch boys basketball senior Sam Hester had 19 points, five rebounds, four assists and four steals in the Mustangs’ 79-55 district title win over Palmetto on Feb. 10.
5 — Deb Miller, Barb Sodini, Darlene Hoffmann and Janet Weisbord (100) won the Ladies Day Variable Best Ball event at Rosedale Country Club on Feb. 9.
Duncan I became king of Scotland in 1034. Although he was the grandson of King Malcom II, his accession did not follow the established rules of inheritance. In particular, it left his first cousin – the Mormaer (or High Steward) of Moray – with a grievance based on a potentially stronger claim.
The mormaer was Mac Bethad mac Findláich – better known in English as Macbeth.
On August 14 1040, the two met in battle at Pitgaveny near Elgin, where Macbeth slew Duncan, and took the throne. Macbeth’s ensuing 17-year reign was largely peaceful, and he was even able to travel to Rome in 1050 to celebrate a papal jubilee.
In retribution for Duncan’s death, one of his sons eventually killed Macbeth in battle on 15 August 1057, then mounted the throne as Malcolm III. Famously, after the Norman invasion of 1066, he gave Edgar the Ætheling and his family protection in Scotland.
Electric bus manufacturer Proterra announced this week the company has closed on a $55 million investment joined by BMW Group's corporate venture capital team BMW i Ventures. Electric bus maker lands investment from BMW Electric bus manufacturer Proterra announced this week the company has closed on a $55 million investment joined by BMW Group's corporate venture capital team BMW i Ventures.
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Tickets are now on sale for Beau Willimon’s Broadway-debut play The Parisian Woman, set to play the Hudson Theatre. Previews will begin on November 7 with an opening night set for November 30.
Uma Thurman makes her Broadway debut in The Parisian Woman, alongside Josh Lucas and Tony winner Blair Brown. Tony winner Pam MacKinnon directs.
The Parisian Woman is set in Washington, D.C., where powerful friends are the only kind worth having, especially after the 2016 election. At the center is Chloe (Thurman), a socialite armed with charm and wit, coming to terms with politics, her past, her marriage to Tom (Lucas) and an uncertain future.
Additional casting and design team for The Parisian Woman will be announced at a later date.
Dr. Pamela Mitcham sent us this video of flooding and a massive sinkhole on the campus of Judson College in Marion.
You can see water just flowing front the grass into this large hole.
Heavy rain also caused flooding at the college's Equestrian Center.
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SHREWSBURY, Pa. (WHTM) – The driver of a tanker truck crashed on Interstate 83 in York County, shutting down a portion of the interstate for several hours on Saturday, has been charged.
Charles Hopson, 77, was charged with Careless Driving and Failure to Drive on Roadways Laned for Traffic.
Hopson was driving a tanker truck north on Interstate 83, near exit 8 in Springfield Township, when he hit the end of a guide rail on the exit 8 off ramp, according to state police.
They say the tank overturned and detached, blocking both northbound lanes.
State police confirm the tanker truck was carrying liquid oxygen, which was leaking when they arrived on scene.
Hazmat crews were called to the scene around 6 a.m. according to dispatch.
The 77 year-old driver was taken to York County Hospital for what state police call a suspected minor injury.
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TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) - Legislation designed to make Kansas schools safer from gun violence has passed a House committee.
The bill endorsed by the Appropriations Committee on Monday would require schools and state agencies to establish guidelines for fortifying schools against armed threats. It also would provide $5 million for safety measures like metal detectors and hardened glass.
The House will consider the bill next.
Kansas education lobbyists called the bill inadequate during a Friday hearing.
Kansas National Education Association lobbyist Mark Desetti said that $5 million is not enough to secure the state’s nearly 1,600 schools.
The committee amended the bill Monday so that school districts must match any funding provided to them from the $5 million.
Republican Rep. Brenda Landwehr of Wichita proposed the amendment and said it would essentially double funding.
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Napier is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Celtics with great left toe soreness, Casey Holdahl of Blazers.com reports.
Napier apparently picked up the ailment during Friday's game against the Raptors, leaving his status for Sunday's tilt up in the air. There should be a better idea regarding Napier's availability following Sunday morning's shootaround; Damian Lillard, C.J. McCollum and Pat Connaughton would hold down backcourt duties if Napier is unable to play.
March 31 Wecast Network Inc
* Wecast Network announces Q4 and full year 2016 results
* Wecast Network Inc - basic and diluted loss per share for 2016 was $0.72 as compared to a $0.34 loss per share in in 2015
* Wecast Network - raising full-year revenue guidance form $280 million to $300 million based on current visibility of, and internal projections for, 2017
* Wecast Network Inc - Q1 2017 revenue will be based on approximately 5 weeks of revenue from our new businesses
* Wecast Network Inc - "expect revenues to ramp in Q2, Q3 & Q4" Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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The highly rated Roseanne reboot was canceled on Tuesday by ABC after Roseanne Barr tweeted a racist comment, and now executive producer Dave Caplan is opening up about how the show's staff was informed of the stunning decision.
NEW DELHI (AP) — India's space agency says it has successfully launched more than 100 foreign nano satellites into orbit.
The Indian Space Research Organization says the nano satellites — those weighing less than 10 kilograms (22 pounds) — were taken on board its polar satellite launch vehicle in southern India and sent into orbit on Wednesday.
The agency says the launching of the 104 satellites is a record, overtaking Russia's feat of sending 37 satellites in a single launch in 2014.
The nano satellites belong to various companies in the United States, the United Arab Emirates, Israel, the Netherlands and Kazakhstan, according to the ISRO.
April 13 Four people were shot on Thursday at an Atlanta rail station and a suspect has been caught, the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) said in an emailed statement.
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — New York Jets running back Matt Forte and defensive lineman Kony Ealy will miss Sunday’s game against the Cleveland Browns because of injuries.
Forte will be sidelined for the second straight game while recovering from turf toe. Bilal Powell is expected to get the start a week after he rushed for a career-high 163 yards against Jacksonville.
Ealy has a shoulder injury and is coming off a big game in which he had an interception and four passes defenced.
Coach Todd Bowles on Friday also ruled out cornerback Darryl Roberts (hamstring) and linebacker Josh Martin (ankle). Defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson (shoulder) and cornerback Juston Burris (foot) are questionable.
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MELBOURNE, April 6 Australian miner South32 Ltd on Thursday said its Cannington silver and lead mine in the country's northeast had been hit by a fire, forcing it to cut output forecasts.
"South32 advises that mining extraction at Cannington has been temporarily impacted by an underground fire that damaged the load-out and shaft haulage infrastructure," the company said in a statement to the Australian Securities Exchange.
"Remediation work will be undertaken over a four-week period and extraction of the higher grade (silver and lead) ... will be delayed."
As a result, South32 has reduced production forecasts for this year, cutting lead by 28,000 tonnes to 135,000 tonnes, zinc by 10,000 tonnes to 70,000 tonnes and silver by 2.55 million ounces to 16.5 million ounces.
(Reporting by Melanie Burton; Editing by Joseph Radford)
The hierarchy of the joint opposition unanimously decided yesterday to oppose the 20th Amendment to the Constitution proposed by the JVP to abolish the Executive Presidency, an official said.
These discussions took place when they met former President Mahinda Rajapaksa.
Initially, there were differences of opinion. However, they reached a consensus that they should oppose the move undertaken by the JVP. They took the position that the constitution should not be amended in such a piecemeal manner.
Additionally, it was observed that there was a move to postpone elections along with this exercise.
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This Friday night, the UFC is not an Albany expression.
Obscure Simpsons references notwithstanding, the big show comes to Utica, New York for UFC Fight Night 131. It's a rare Friday show on the heels of a rare Sunday show—and a Sunday morning show at that. A sign of the end times? Such things are not for us to know.
What I do know is that UFC Utica has a cracking good main event. Jimmie Rivera is flawless in five UFC bouts, and Marlon Moraes isn't far behind. The latter was a dominant champion in World Series of Fighting, and a split-decision loss to the great Raphael Assuncao is the only blemish on his UFC record to date.
The winner of this bout will be on a very short list to challenge the winner of the August rematch between Cody Garbrandt and bantamweight champ T.J. Dillashaw.
That's the last bout on this six-fight main card. We're here to make our picks for each one. Matthew Ryder. Nathan McCarter. Steven Rondina. And myself, Scott Harris. Let's get it on.
Pakistan inflation eases to 3.70 pct in December
ISLAMABAD, Jan 2(Reuters) - Pakistan's annual inflation rate eased to 3.70 percent in December from 3.81 percent in November, the Bureau of Statistics said on Monday.
On a month-on-month basis, prices decreased by 0.68 percent in December compared with November, the bureau said.
Average inflation for the July-December period stood at 3.88 percent, compared with the same period last year.
The mother of the young woman killed in the protests in Charlottesville, Virginia, says that it was important to her daughter to "speak up when injustices were happening."
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Brave Alfie Evans’ family is desperately seeking judicial approval to send the toddler to Italy for treatment after British doctors said nothing more could be done.
The 23-month-old has been diagnosed with an incurable neurological condition but Alfie’s family believe he can still be saved.
A court case is currently ongoing in Manchester, with one clinician at Alder Hey hospital saying protestors were disrupting the process.
As the family battle to send Alfie to Italy for further treatment, an Alder Hey clinician, part of the team treating Alfie overnight, told court the soonest staff could move Alfie home is within three to five days but hostility towards medics make it "impossible" at present.
The toddler has been granted Italian citizenship and his family are desperately seeking approval to send him to a Vatican-run children hospital in Italy.
Speaking to the court, the clinician said there is “genuine fear” among doctors due to the hostile atmosphere created by protestors outside the hospital.
AT&T's lead attorney, Daniel Petrocelli, took aim Monday at thousands of pages of emails from AT&T employees that the Justice Department wants to submit as evidence of potential competitive harms of the deal. Petrocelli argued that the government was asserting too broad a view of what is considered a business record. As an example, he cited 18 documents produced by a lower level AT&T employee whom Petrocelli described as "one young man who just came out of business school."
Eskom has failed to supply substantial evidence to support charges against the state-owned power utility’s suspended acting chief executive and former generation head Matshela Koko.
This is according to Koko’s closing submission yesterday‚ in which he reiterates his notguilty plea and sets out his arguments in detail.
Koko relies heavily on two documents – one a memo he had drafted and presented to former chief executive Brian Molefe.
The other document is an e-form he had given to former board chairman Dr Ben Ngubane‚ in which he says he detailed the issues surrounding the possible conflict of interest arising from his stepdaughter, Koketso Choma’s, directorship and shareholding in Impulse International.
In March‚ the Sunday Times said Impulse had been awarded a string of contracts – worth nearly R1-billion – while Koko was acting chief executive.
But Koko had said Eskom could provide no evidence, at the hearing or in forensic investigations, that he had had any influence over the awarding of the contracts.
Four major roads in Cubao, Quezon City, are now classified as tow-away zones, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said.
These are Main Avenue, South Road, 2nd Avenue and 3rd Avenue in Barangay Bagong Lipunan ng Crame, where the MMDA conducted operations on Monday against illegally parked vehicles.
MMDA general manager Tim Orbos said clearing these roads would allow the creation of a bypass route connecting Mariposa Street and 3rd Avenue, going to Edsa.
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Ask why the guys are making more than the women in professional tennis and prepare for a deluge of BS. “The men are more exciting to watch.” “The men have...
At just 19-years-old, Malala Yousafzai is the youngest ever UN Messenger of Peace.
United Nations secretary-general Antonio Guterres, who presented Malala with the honour, described her as a "symbol of perhaps the most important thing in the world - education for all".
The UN have set out how they want to achieve this in Class Four of their development goals, which states: “By 2030, ensure that all girls and boys complete free, equitable and quality primary and secondary education leading to relevant and Goal-4 effective learning outcomes”.
This is a noble yet short-sighted sentiment. The UN's focus on "free" education will not only fail, it will also hamper the growth of education in the developing world.
Instead of focusing on “free” education, the UN should be promoting the most successful, accessible, and freedom-enhancing option: low-cost private schools.
CAPITOL HILL, Saipan — The U.S. General Services Administration and the U.S. District Court for the Northern Mariana Islands joined Marianas Management Corp. on Gualo Rai Road in Garapan at a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of construction for a new U.S. courthouse in Saipan on Dec. 7. The new courthouse is the result of a 20-year lease construct arrangement between the federal government and Marianas Management Corp., a J.C. Tenorio Enterprises Inc. company. According to . . .
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VANCOUVER, July 4, 2018 /CNW/ - Trading resumes in:
Company: Sigma Industries Inc.
TSX-Venture Symbol: SSG
Resumption (ET): 9:30 AM
Company: NanoXplore Inc.
TSX-Venture Symbol: GRA
Resumption (ET): 9:30 AM
IIROC can make a decision to impose a temporary suspension (halt) of trading in a security of a publicly-listed company. Trading halts are implemented to ensure a fair and orderly market. IIROC is the national self-regulatory organization which oversees all investment dealers and trading activity on debt and equity marketplaces in Canada.
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Aug 15 (Reuters) - Shinva Medical Instrument Co ltd
* Says it will pay a cash dividend of 0.045 yuan per share (before tax) for 2016 to shareholders of record on Aug. 21
* The company's shares will be traded ex-right and ex-dividend on Aug. 22 and the dividend will be paid on Aug. 22
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CATALIST-LISTED mineral oil and gas company Infinio Group on Monday night responded to a query from the Singapore Exchange regarding the "unusual volume movements" in its shares that day, saying that it has "continually been exploring various avenues for fund-raising from existing shareholders and third-parties".
It added, however, that no definitive agreement has been reached with any party and there is no certainty that any agreement will be reached.
"The company is unable to conclusively attribute the information disclosed above to its trading activity. Save for the foregoing, the company is not aware of any information not previously announced concerning the company, its subsidiaries or associated companies which, if known, may explain the trading."
The stock price doubled to 0.2 Singapore cent, with volume jumping about 10 times to 173.1 million, making it the most active counter on the market on Monday.
Part one of the testimony of Mike Meshulam, the defense's glass expert who testified about the damage done to the windshield on the Kendhammer vehicle.
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – Nobody knows more about stopping the run and getting to the quarterback than William Fuller. In fact, no player in North Carolina history has more tackles for loss than the former All American, who played for the Oilers, Eagles and Chargers. Fuller joined us this week on the Washington Huddle.
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BURLINGTON, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say two eastern Iowa correctional officers were sent to the hospital with injuries after they were attacked by inmates at the Des Moines County Correctional Center.
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The Texas Rangers continued to add to their stockpile arms Tuesday, acquiring right-handed knuckleballer Eddie Gamboa from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for a player to be named or cash considerations. To clear room for Gamboa on the 40-man roster, the Rangers moved retired slugger Prince Fielder and left-hander Jake Diekman to the 60-day disabled list.
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USD/JPY Sets Eye On 115.00
'The dollar/yen was weak last week, so investors bought back the dollar on Yellen's comments.' – BBH (based on Reuters)
Pair's Outlook
The American Dollar managed to erase all intraday losses against the Japanese Yen yesterday and even climb over the 114.00 mark, thus, breaking its seven-week bearish trend. The US Dollar now has the potential to post more gains and reach the 115.00 major level, but a surge beyond this level could be difficult to achieve, as the 55-day SMA, the weekly R2 and the upper Bollinger band form a strong resistance area around 115.15. Technical indicators in the daily timeframe also suggest the Buck could post losses today. Setbacks are now expected until the USD/JPY pair reaches the 21-month bearish trend-line near 118.00.
Traders' Sentiment
Bulls are barely outnumbering the bears, taking up 51% of the market (previously 55%). The share of buy orders increased from 56 to 58%.
Ryan Babel spent the first half of the season at Deportivo La Coruna.
Besiktas have signed free agent Ryan Babel on a two-and-a-half-year deal.
Babel, 30, spent the first half of the season at Deportivo La Coruna before his contract with the Spanish club expired on Dec. 31.
Deportivo had hoped the former Liverpool player would remain with the club until the end of the season, but he has opted to move to Besiktas, signing with the Turkish side until 2019.
Babel joined Deportivo on Sept. 15 as a free agent after being released by United Arab Emirates side Al-Ain.
The Dutchman made 11 La Liga appearances for the club, scoring four goals and setting up one more.
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Letter: Dismantle the FAA’s involvement in medical certification?
By Jim Posner, Poulsbo, Wash. I have long thought that the FAA should NOT be in the medical certification business, at least for Part 91 operations. Ever since my denial – despite letters from my doctors specifically stating that I am good to go – I have tried to understand why they should consider themselves more qualified to determine my fitness to fly than my own experts.
When one-half of a duo of lovable imbeciles discovers an old postcard from a woman he slept up with notifying him she is pregnant, the two idiots set out on a road trip to track down his daughter.
'Resurrection' by Lou Krueger. The retired BGSU art professor submitted 'Temples of Wonder,' a collection of hundreds of contemporary photographs, to the Ohio Arts Council for consideration.
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Waverly Elementary recently recognized students, through its Comet Club Program, who demonstrated positive behavior and good citizenship during the month of April. Receipients included, from left, front row: Lily Tyler, Clementine Walker, Priya Shah and Charity Driggs. Back row: Mason Sobolak, Liam Kotchick, Brady Norton Brehm, Lukas Lam, Wyland Moucha and Dhruv Pambhar.
A primary school in West Auckland has warned parents not to post photos of other children taken at school events on social media without permission.
The warning comes after some parents were alerted to unwanted photos of their child appearing online.
In the letter, the principal remained caregivers that a child's right to privacy was something to be mindful of.
Now the New Zealand School Trustees Association is spreading the message nationwide.
Speaking to the Breakfast programme this morning, privacy law specialist Kathryn Dalziel says taking photos of children in a public place isn't a breach of the child's right to privacy by law.
"Parents just need to be mindful a little bit that people might misinterpret the purpose of why they're taking photographs."
Ms Dalziel says although taking photographs of children in public places isn't policed, parents should do the "right thing" and not post photos on social media.
International monitors say Turkey's referendum campaign was carried out on an "unlevel playing field".
The country narrowly voted to grant President Erdogan extra powers, which include being able to introduce new laws without going through parliament.
But he's rejecting the criticisms from independent election observers.
'No' voter Ibrahim Yasar's not happy with the result:
An afternoon house fire in Freeport Tuesday displaced a family of four and might have killed their cat and dog, Mayor Robert Kennedy said.
The family also had two visitors when the fire broke out at about 2:19 p.m. at their home at 74 Frankel Ave., Kennedy said.
He said one person was hurt — a firefighter, who is being treated for an injured back at a hospital.
While he said the family’s pets might have been killed, there was no more information about the animals available Tuesday evening.
The cause of the blaze still is being investigated, but it might have been started by a halogen light, the mayor said.
Liz Barker, an American Red Cross spokeswoman, said: “We’re going to help them with just some immediate support, get them a place to stay tonight and some food.”
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She said the Red Cross can provide other assistance, which might include some counseling over the loss of their pets.
“We’ll call them in a few days to see what follow up help they need,” she said.
How much will your town lose with no state budget? This spreadsheet compares state aid levels for 2017 to the latest executive order spending plan from Gov. Dannel P. Malloy. The executive order reductions represent what would be cut if…
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Lundqvist gave up three goals on 29 shots in Sunday's Game 3 loss to Montreal.
Lundqvist was the busier goaltender on the night, but the Rangers could only get one goal past Carey Price, leading to a second consecutive loss for the King. The Rangers now trail the series 2-1, but it hasn't been due to the play of Lundqvist. The veteran goaltender is playing well enough that the Rangers could still win the series if they tighten up defensively and get better efforts from their top players. Look for Lundqvist to bounce back in Game 4 and continue to be a rock moving forward.
Event time: 6-8:30pm
Rhythm & Blooms Concert Series
​July 27, 2017
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
​Green Tree Community Garden
​Corner of Green Tree and N. 60th St. (6600 Block of N. 60th)
​Bring your chairs, beverage of choice and your friends!
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​Featuring Esquires II for an evening of Motown
A complex of showers and storms continues to move east. Trailing showers are possible this morning.
This afternoon will be very warm and humid in the upper 80s to low 90s under partly to mostly cloudy skies.
Isolated thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and evening for the eastern half of OKC.
Lows tonight will drop to the mid 70s under cloudy skies.
Showers are possible, mainly west.
Tomorrow will be hot, humid and breezy with highs in the low to mid 90s.
Isolated storms are possible, especially northwest.
A storm complex will move across the state tomorrow night through Wednesday morning.
(Gateway Pundit) FOX News legal analyst Gregg Jarrett went on with Sean Hannity on Friday night after the release of the House Intelligence FISA memo.
Jarrett said his sources told him Rod Rosenstein threatened the House Intelligence Committee members three weeks ago.
The House Intelligence Committee released their classified FISA memo on Friday morning.
The House voted on Monday along party lines to share the explosive memo with the American public.
This comes after the approval of President Donald Trump.
Gregg Jarrett: I can tell you a congressional source tells me that Rod Rosenstein in a meeting three weeks ago threatened Chairman Nunes and members of Congress he was going to subpoena their texts and messages because he was tired of dealing with the intel committee. That’s threats and intimidation.
The logo of Toshiba Corp. is seen at the company's facility in Kawasaki, Japan February 13, 2017. Picture taken February 13, 2017. REUTERS/Issei Kato
TOKYO Toshiba Corp (6502.T) has delayed its earnings release, including details of a multi-billion charge related to cost overruns at its U.S. nuclear arm.
The release had been planned for noon (10 p.m. ET on Monday).
At midday, when it was slated to release its latest results, business outlook and nuclear charge, the company said in an e-mail instead that it was not yet ready. It did not give a reason for the delay or say when it would announce the numbers.
A spokeswoman for the company said it may also push back a planned 1600 (2 a.m. ET) press conference.
(Reporting by Makiko Yamazaki; Editing by Clara Ferreira-Marques)
April 25 (Reuters) - Techcomp Holdings Ltd:
* BOARD INFORMED BY EXEC DIRECTOR & GUO BING ON 18 APRIL ABOUT SALE OF 44.4% OF ISSUED SHARE CAPITAL OF CO FOR HK$399.2 MILLION
* GUO ALSO ENTERED SPA IN RELATION TO SALE SHARE OF SHARES REPRESENTING ABOUT 17.2% OF ISSUED SHARE CAPITAL OF CO FOR HK$154.7 MILLION
* APPLICATION HAS BEEN MADE BY CO FOR RESUMPTION OF TRADING IN ITS SHARES ON HONG KONG STOCK EXCHANGE AND SGX-ST ON 25 APRIL 2018 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Hernando DeSoto River Park received some new upgrades.
Park officials in Lake Cormorant, Mississippi, dedicated the new overlook built at the park.
It also has several benches and barbecue grills designed to bring in families and tourists.
The developments have been 10 years in the making.
Next year, a three-mile hiking and walking trail that has paths for horseback riding and bicyclists will be completed.
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ʼInformation gradeʼ smog alert issued for Budapest
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The so-called information grade smog alert has been issued for Budapest by István Tarlós, the mayor of the Hungarian capital, with measuring stations gauging dust levels above the threshold in the past two days, according to Hungarian news portal index.hu.
The grade is issued if air pollution in the city becomes so dense that it can pose a short-term threat for more sensitive citizens, such as children, the elderly and those with chronic illnesses, the portal notes.
Actions required at this grade are voluntary, and include the moderation of the use of oil-fueled heating devices in suburban areas, as well as the use of individual vehicles, with drivers urged to use public transport instead.
22:11 Reported News Briefs Kislev 23, 5778 , 11/12/17 Kislev 23, 5778 , 11/12/17 IDF backs Israeli in attack on bar mitzvah group The Israel Defense Forces investigation of the lynch attempt that took place a week and a half ago on Jews who were walking in Samaria near the Arab village of Qusra states that the direct cause of the incident was an attempt by Arabs to harm the group, endangering the lives of the group. It was under these conditions that an escort opened fire on the attacking mob, resulting in the death of one villager and the wounding of his son. Read more ► ◄ Last Briefs
Here are some of the sights and highlights from game two of the Eastern Illinois Baseball League Tournament championship series in Buckley ...
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Anderson allowed three goals on 36 shots in a 4-3 shootout victory over the Flyers on Saturday.
The veteran goaltender yielded a killer goal with three seconds left in regulation that tied the game, but fortunately, it only hurt Anderson's save percentage. He still captured the victory in the shootout, which snapped a four-game losing streak. Despite the skid, Anderson still has a .939 save percentage in the last three games and a .927 save percentage in his past six contests. The problem in Ottawa clearly isn't goaltending. Still, with his supporting cast, owners can't count on much production outside of save percentage from Anderson.
Italian police say a drive-by shooting has left several people wounded in the central city of Macerata, and authorities are warning citizens to remain indoors.
Police did not say how many were injured in the town, which has a population of 43,000.
Italian news reports said that the car contained two people.
(PA)
Macerata’s mayor has urged citizens to stay indoors while the suspects remain at large.
The ANSA news agency reported four victims have been wounded, while Sky TG24 put the number of wounded at two.
The wait is finally over as Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli are officially a couple as the duo tied the knot in Italy and kept the entire ceremony hush hush.
Also, their wedding boasted of high security and not everyone were allowed inside the plush countryside due to massively security beef up
Within a matter of hours, protesters have taken the streets of Oakland by storm, and have even moved to the highway, to protest the violent events that took place in Charlottesville, Virginia, over the weekend.
These were posted last night:
If you're driving thru Oakland, best avoid Broadway & arterial roads. Protest marching west on 14th St. right now. Also YG deployed. pic.twitter.com/3e4VyJoY9q — Kimberly Veklerov (@KVeklerov) August 13, 2017
14th & Broadway, Oakland, 7pm. See you tonight. pic.twitter.com/72KBGO4pJx — Berkeley Antifa (@berkeleyantifa) August 12, 2017
Occupy Oakland and Antifa blocked the highway and proceeded to light off fireworks, claiming that they were helping Charlottesville. The world may never know how these protesters helped Charlottesville, but at least we know that they occupied Oakland.
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Dr Kayode Fayemi, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, has announced his resignation from President Muhammadu Buhari’s cabinet.
Fayemi made the announcement on Wednesday at a valedictory briefing in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory in order to pursue his governorship ambition in Ekiti State.
The former minister had earlier emerged as the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for Ekiti State in the party’s rescheduled primary election which held on May 12.
Details later…
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Hamas says one of its senior officials has died, three weeks after accidentally shooting himself while cleaning his weapon in Gaza.
Spokesman Hazem Qassem said on Tuesday that Imad al-Alami had been unconscious since the Jan. 9 shooting.
Hamas initially hastily announced al-Alami died naturally but later said he shot himself while checking his weapon at his Gaza City home and was in critical condition.
The 62-year-old al-Alami held several key posts as a member of Hamas' policy-making body and lived in Syria before returning to Gaza in 2012. He remained a prominent official though not a member of the current politburo.
After the 2014 Israel-Hamas war, he traveled to Turkey for treatment for an injury in which he lost a leg. Hamas said he was wounded in the war.
Maseko Ngoni holds mini-Umhlangano in Lilongwe
Chairperson of AAMNLL, Andrew Kamlopa told Malawi News Agency (Mana) Friday Lilongwe that the main objective of the event is to bring together …
MARTINEZ — Authorities on Monday identified a man who died in a one-car crash on Highway 4 early Sunday.
Jiwon Kim, 41, of Del Monte, veered off the westbound lanes near the Alhambra Avenue exit around 4:05 a.m. and crashed into a tree, California Highway Patrol spokesman Officer Brandon Correia said. The CHP on Sunday said Kim was from Richmond, but authorities said he just relocated.
Kim died at the scene. He had been driving a Toyota Camry.
The CHP does not believe drugs or alcohol played a role in the crash, but only an autopsy can determined if Kim suffered a medical event behind the wheel.
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How to get Chicago Blackhawks single-game tickets
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Last season, the Chicago Blackhawks led the NHL in attendance again, averaging 21,751 per game at the United Center. Bob Chwedyk | Staff Photographer/2016 file
Single-game tickets for the Chicago Blackhawks home games during the 2017-18 regular-season will go on sale next Monday, Aug. 21, team officials announced.
Here's what you need to know:
• The sale begins at 10 a.m. Aug. 21
• Tickets can only be purchased at chicagoblackhawks.com or by calling Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000.
• Click on the PDF attachment for a look at the team's complete schedule.
The Blackhawks open the regular season when they host the Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins on Oct. 5 at 7:30 p.m. at the United Center. All times are subject to change.
For more information, visit chicagoblackhawks.com
• Follow John's Hawks reports on Twitter @johndietzdh.
There's possibly up to $500 billion worth of luxury watches in the market, says Tay Liam Wee of WatchBox.
Sir, – May I once again use your good offices to highlight the urgent need for public toilets in our capital city. Public showers too should be available. Both issues we have been highlighting for years, with no success. Our current warm spell points clearly to the need for same. – Yours, etc,
ALICE LEAHY,
Director of Services,
Alice Leahy Trust,
Bride Road,
Dublin 8.
HOUSTON, Alaska (AP) – Alaska State Troopers have released the name of an 11-year-old Palmer boy killed in a Parks Highway crash near Houston.
Noah Meyer died Wednesday afternoon.
Troopers say a northbound pickup driven by 20-year-old Kole Denevan, driving with an adult passenger, crossed the centerline at Mile 53.
A car driven by 57-year-old Mark Meyer of Palmer with three juvenile passengers was southbound.
Meyer tried to avoid a collision as Denevan attempted to correct and the two vehicles crashed.
Noah Meyer suffered fatal injuries and was ejected.
Multiple people in the crash were transported to hospitals with what troopers say were non-life-threatening injuries.
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New ride sharing company 'Scooti' launches in Melbourne The West Australian
The new business promises to get passengers to their destination faster and cheaper.
HOUSTON – Deputies in Texas seized meth-laced lollipops worth $1 million during a drug bust Monday.
Deputies were originally called to a Harris County home Monday on a report of a burglary.
Two people were found leaving a home with the drug-laced lollipops, KPRC reported.
Deputies said there were so many of the lollipops in the suspects’ car, they couldn’t even close the door.
According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, more than 600 pounds of the drug-laced lollipops were recovered. Investigators said it appeared the candy was intended to be distributed to children.
Each lollipop could be sold from $20 to $40, depending on the size.
Meth-pop designs include flowers, butterflies, Yoda, bats and R2-D2.
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Three corporate giants are teaming up to enter a new field for them: health care.
Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway Inc. and JPMorgan Chase & Co. plan to start a new health care company that is “free from profit-making incentives and constraints” and will serve their combined 1 million employers based in the U.S., according to Bloomberg.
The effort is being spearheaded by Marvelle Sullivan Berchtold, a managing director at JPMorgan; Todd Combs, who helps oversee investments at Berkshire; and Beth Galetti, a senior vice president for human resources at Amazon.
After the announcement on Jan. 30, health care stocks sunk. Express Scripts Holding Co. and CVS Health Corp., which manage pharmacy benefits, slumped 6.9 percent and 4.9 percent, respectively. Health insurers such as Cigna Corp. and Anthem Inc. companies also dropped, according to Bloomberg.
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Emergency crews are responding to a crash in SW. OKC .
Emergency crews are responding to a car crash in SW. OKC Wednesday afternoon.
The incident occurred around 3:30 p.m., in the area of Southwest 84th and May.
The Oklahoma City Fire Department says firefighters extricated one person from the vehicle. Two EMSA units were requested.
At this time, there’s no word yet on what caused the crash or injuries the victim suffered.
Stay with News 9 and News9.com for more as it becomes available.
Portis poured in 23 points (10-15 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 0-1 FT), four rebounds, one assist, and one steal in 23 minutes during Monday's 108-85 win over the Celtics.
Portis finished with a career high in scoring while matching his career high in made threes. The absence of Lauri Markkanen (sore back) paved the way for power forwards Portis and Nikola Mirotic, who thrived while the rookie sat. It's unclear whether Markkanen will be forced to miss any more time, but if he sits Portis and Mirotic would figure to benefit most from a statistical standpoint.
The 20th Annual All-Wheels Drive-In Car Show attracted a large amount of classic cars, hot rods and motorcycles and kept State, 3rd and Belle Streets in Alton busy on Sunday. There were pin-up girls present, along with live music, a 50-50 drawing, vendor displays, merchant sidewalk sale, along with food.
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Two counts of accessory after the fact against Phillip Lane have been dropped. (Source: Phillip Lane)
All charges have been dropped against Phillip Lane, who was arrested in September 2015 following the death of Jody Barlow in Starks.
Lane was arrested in September 2015 on two counts of accessory after the fact. He spent eight months in Calcasieu Correctional Center.
The Calcasieu District Attorney's Office has confirmed that both counts have been dropped.
Zachary Bench was found guilty of second-degree murder in Barlow's death.
Elizabeth Demarest, Bench's girlfriend who was indicted on one count of accessory after the fact to obstruction of justice, has a pretrial conference set for Nov. 13.
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The department says there were 11 attacks on emergency crews in the province between May and June.
CAPE TOWN – The Eastern Cape Health Department will be roping in law enforcement and private security to ensure the safety of ambulance crews.
The department says there were 11 attacks on emergency crews in the province between May and June.
In some cases, ambulances were stoned while attending to emergencies.
The provincial Health MEC's spokesperson Lwandile Sicwetsha say: “It’s very problematic and endangering both the lives of our crew members and the patients who are supposed to be transported, that’s why we brought the intelligent side of police to look at exactly what could be the cause.”
There has been a spate of attacks on EMS crews in the Western Cape in recent years.
These incidents have been more violent with staff often being held at gunpoint while attending to patients.
March 19 (Reuters) - Piedmont Lithium Ltd:
* PIEDMONT LITHIUM FILES REGISTRATION STATEMENT FOR PROPOSED U.S. LISTING
* MADE AN APPLICATION TO LIST ADSS ON NASDAQ CAPITAL MARKET WITH EACH ADS REPRESENTING 100 ORDINARY SHARES OF COMPANY Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Yesterday marked the beginning of Spring Training for the Blue Jays’ Pitching and Catching staff (but not hitters). And I guess it’s been a long, boring Winter because Josh Donaldson aka The Bringer of Rain decided to show up early…and Jason Grilli is stoked about it.
All I want is for someone to be this excited when I show up to work. Just once. Maybe I should get a dog….
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Israel's president has met with Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras during a visit to Athens that will include a foundation stone-laying ceremony for a Holocaust museum.
Reuven Rivlin also met with his Greek counterpart, Procopis Pavlopoulos, in the capital on Monday.
On Tuesday, Rivlin and Tsipras will travel to the northern city of Thessaloniki for the museum ceremony.
Thessaloniki's 55,000-strong Jewish population was deported by Nazi forces during World War II and most of its members were murdered in German concentration camps.
Thessaloniki's new museum will be built next to the railway station where the city's Jews boarded the trains taking them to the camps.
A messy mix of wintry weather is headed into northern New England, with some places seeing up to a foot of snow and some seeing mostly rain.
The National Weather Service says heavy snow is anticipated in parts of Vermont, Maine and New Hampshire starting early Tuesday and lasting through the evening. Some inland locations could see 8 to 12 inches of snow.
Meteorologist James Brown says most areas will experience a changeover to rain, and that will reduce the amount of snow along the coast to 1 to 2 inches.
He says greater snow tallies are expected inland, with up to 6 inches of snow in central and southern New Hampshire, and up to a foot across northwestern Maine.
CTV Windsor
If you head to Windsor’s riverfront, you will see a lot of red and white.
As a tribute to the 128,000 Canadians killed or missing in action between the Boer War and Afghanistan War, 128 Canadian flags have been raised at Assumption Park.
Windsor is one of 16 communities across Canada taking part in the Flags of Remembrance project with the Veterans Voices of Canada.
A ceremony will be held Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at the riverfront near Sunset Avenue to honour the fallen soldiers. It will include a military marching band, bugler, piper and a flypast.
LIV at the Fontainebleau hosted the official after party for Chance the Rapper‘s Tuesday concert at the AmericanAirlines Arena.
The rapper walked in around 1 a.m. with his girlfriend Kirsten Corley, a few family members and his band. The group was immediately greeted by a Moët Chandon champagne parade emblazoned with his name in LED lights.
Other celebs who joined the festivities included Lakers baller Luol Deng, rapper Teyana Taylor (who went over to Chance and congratulated him on a great show) and soccer legend Ronaldinho.
According to our spy, Chance was “super excited” to meet Ronaldinho, and the two chatted and praised each other’s careers over drinks in the DJ booth. Afterward, Chance jumped atop the DJ booth and surprised partygoers with a few of his songs including “No Problem” and “All Night.”
It’s good to be Chance the Rapper.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Daily 4 Day' game
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday afternoon's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Daily 4 Day" game were:
5-4-1-9, Sum It Up: 19
(five, four, one, nine; Sum It Up: nineteen)
A repeat of the All-Ireland semi-final is set as Tyrone take on Dublin in league action this evening.
The Dubs overcame Kildare 2-17 to 2-10 in their opening game at Croke Park last week, holding the form as they face a Tyrone team rocked by a loss to Galway.
The Ulster side will be fiercely looking to avoid defeat, which could mean being plunged into a relegation battle.
The match gets underway at 7pm in Omagh.
The two counties have seen some fierce battles over the years play out between each other, including the infamous "Battle of Omagh" in the league more than a decade ago.
You can read more about the rivalry the sides have built up here , with our game preview written by the brilliant Nigel McCarthy.
Keep up to date with all the score updates here!
BRASILIA, Aug 14 (Reuters) - The Brazilian government on Monday will increase its primary budget deficit targets for 2017 and 2018 to 159 billion reais ($49.8 billion) and refrain from increasing taxes, a government source told Reuters.
Brazil currently targets a deficit of 139 billion reais in 2017 and 129 billion reais in 2018 before interest rate payments. Reuters reported on Friday it was poised to widen those goals as lawmakers seemed unwilling to endorse additional tax hikes.
Controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik's lawyer Mubin Solkar refuted reports of Zakir Naik coming to India today. "This news is absolutely false and baseless as he is not coming to India today. As far as extradition process is concerned, it was earlier reported that Indian Govt has initiated extradition proceedings but there has been no progress", said Mubin Solkar.
Because of the severe weather system affecting Iceland this morning, all domestic flights to and from ReykjavA k Airport have been canceled, mbl.is reports. That cancelation is in effect at least through 2:15 pm, when the next update will be provided.
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April 24 (Reuters) - C.Banner International Holdings Ltd :
* CO & NANJING XINJIEKOU DEPARTMENT STORE CO ENTER MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
* ASSET RESTRUCTURING OF NANJING XINJIEKOU INVOLVES POSSIBLE ACQUISITION BY COMPANY OF A 51 PERCENT STAKE IN HOUSE OF FRASER GROUP Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Parkland Commission Begins Investigation Surrounding Deadly Florida Shooting A commission appointed to investigate the events leading up to and the response to the shooting in Parkland, Fla., began work Tuesday. Among the first areas of focus was the lack of coordination between law enforcement, which hampered their response to the shootings.
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ESPN Analyst and longtime college football coach Lee Corso was in Atlanta over the weekend.
Coach Corso was honored at the Curing Kids Cancer First and Gold Gala for his decade of service to the organization. Coach returns for his 31st year on ESPN’S signature college football show GameDay this fall.
I played for coach Corso a long time ago at Indiana University. We talked a little about that, but more about Tech, Georgia and the SEC.
Be sure to watch the SEC on CBS46 this fall then stay with us for the SEC wrap-up show. Former Georgia quarterback Buck Belue joins me for the third year in a row.
Copyright 2017 WGCL-TV (Meredith Corporation). All rights reserved.
ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court on Monday directed the Attorney General of Pakistan to submit response on the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Ordinance provisions of voluntary return of money.
A division bench of the apex court comprising Justice Amir Hani Muslim and Justice Sheikh Azmat Saeed heard a case relating to voluntary return of corruption money to NAB.
The Attorney General told the court a committee headed by Law Minister was reviewing the provisions of Voluntary Returns.
The court directed to fix the matter before three-member bench and adjourned the hearing for two weeks.
Gardaí are urging the public to be vigilant against scams in the county.
They claim scammers are coming into shops looking to change large amounts of money, and short-change the shop assistant during the transaction.
Gardaí add a bogus charity was found operating in Killarney recently without a permit.
The scammer, who had a national charity’s logo and bib, had collected a significant amount of money before Gardaí intervened.
Garda Caragh Kelly says it is okay to ask for a charity collector’s documentation.
Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson are now Instagram official.
One week after news broke that the "No Tears Left to Cry" singer is dating the Saturday Night Live star, the couple has now shared a photo together on social media. Davidson took to Instagram on Wednesday to share a photo of him and Grande wearing matching Harry Potter robes. Davidson can be seen wearing a Gryffindor sweater while Grande dons a Slytherin one.
"the chamber of secrets has been opened..." Davidson captioned the photo.
Grande then commented on the post, "u tryna slytherin (I'm deleting my account now)."
On Tuesday, Grande shared a photo of her Slytherin sweater with the caption, "in case u forgot."
An Australian official says China uses a different tone in private talks than it used in a recent public statement that demanded Australia take off its "tinted glasses" and take "concrete actions" to improve bilateral ties.
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Secretary Frances Adamson was being questioned by a Senate committee on Thursday on the vastly different accounts that the Australian and China foreign ministers gave of their bilateral meeting on the sidelines of a Group of 20 minister's conference in Argentina last week.
Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop described her meeting with her Chinese counterpart Wang Yi as "very warm and candid and constructive." Wang issued a statement in terse terms.
Australia has been talking down media reports of diplomatic disruptions over Chinese anger at Australian policies.
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The Associated Press is reporting that former deputy director of the FBI Andrew McCabe maintained personal memos regarding the president.
Officials with the City of Albany's Public Works Department say they are ready for the rain.
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Blowing in from the middle of Illinois, this energetic male-female duo immediately demands your attention with the first notes of “Lights Out,” the leadoff track on Wildfire . By mixing pop arrangements with rock sensibilities and evergreen melodies, musician Aaron Wood and vocalist Asia Woodward have made an album perfect for playing during a long windows-down drive through mid-America. The fact that Ashland has opened for everyone from We the Kings to Switchfoot and Firehouse speaks to the band’s diversity and broad appeal. From heavy rockers (“Turn It Up,” “Closer”) to a surprising number of power ballads (“No Trouble,” “No Good,” “Why”), the only thing missing from Wildfire is Ashland’s better-than-the-original version of Taylor Swift’s “Bad Blood.”
The spokesman of the Asset Management Company of Nigeria, AMCON, Jude Nwauzor, made the announcement in a statement issued on Tuesday in Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that AMCON had on February 9 taken over the airline following its huge indebtedness to the company and other creditors, both local and foreign.
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FORMER Disney chairman and Pompey wannabe owner Michael Eisner has sent his congratulations to Pompey after they were promoted this afternoon.
The American also posted a picture of cartoon horse Bojack Horseman celebrating as part of his message, sent after the win at Notts County.
He wrote: ‘Congrats, Portsmouth FC, on clinching promotion to EFL League One! #PUP @officialpompey’
He then followed this up with ‘Pompey Player commentators fantastic, great to follow, great emotions! @officialpompey congrats’
Mr Eisner has signed an exclusivity deal as he looks into taking over the club from the Pompey Supporters Trust. No deal has been agreed.
TEL AVIV, March 28 Israel Discount Bank reported a 142 percent rise in quarterly profit but fell slightly short of expectations on a jump in credit loss charges.
Discount, Israel's fourth-largest bank in terms of assets, said on Tuesday it earned 145 million shekels ($40 million) in the fourth quarter, up from 60 million a year earlier but below a forecast of 148 million shekels in a Reuters poll of analysts.
Credit loss expenses were 224 million shekels in the quarter versus 98 million a year earlier. Net interest income increased 12 percent to 1.17 billion shekels.
The bank said it was continuing an efficiency plan in which it seeks to reduce its workforce by 1,000 by 2021. In 2016, 350 workers took advantage of a voluntary retirement programme.
Discount's core Tier 1 capital adequacy ratio, which measures equity capital as a percentage of total risk-weighted assets, edged up to 9.8 percent from 9.5 percent at the end of 2015. ($1 = 3.6099 shekels) (Reporting by Steven Scheer)
2Baba reveals dropping new song soon (See detail)
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Intact And In Limbo: The Basement Room Where Parliament's Ghosts Still Rule We search for the architects of apartheid stowed away in the dark underneath the National Assembly.
Mon, Dec 11: Two days after capturing the first MLS Cup in franchise history with a 2-0 win over the Seattle Sounders, Toronto FC paraded through the downtown core before a rally at Nathan Phillips Square. Rob Leth reports.
The Kogi State Police Command on Monday said seven persons have been arrested in connection with the assassination attempt on Senator Dino Melaye at his country home Aiyetoro-Gbede last Saturday.
Melaye escaped unhurt after gunmen invaded his house and shot sporadically. They also destroyed two vehicles and riddled the senator’s building with bullets.
A source close to the state police command said a black jeep suspected to have been used for the operation, alongside a cache of ammunition was found at the Odokoro home of the administrator of Ijumu local government area of the state, Taofiq Isa, by the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID).
The source added that the suspects were arrested at different locations, while the black jeep and the ammunition have been impounded by the state police command.
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Welcome to The Chronicle’s live breaking news blog for Thursday, June 15, 2017.
Here are our regular updates throughout the day of all the breaking news and sport from across the North East.
We will have pictures, video, tweets and comments covering the latest Newcastle and North East traffic, weather forecasts, crime and council news too.
It’s Katie Collings here and I’ll be keeping you updated on what’s going on across the North East including the latest on the roads.
If you would like to get in touch with us today about any breaking news, here are my details:
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The snow has begun falling in Toronto just in time for the Monday evening commute.
The first round of salting has begun and will continue through the evening, the city of Toronto says. Brine has already been applied to hills and bridges, and some 200 salt trucks are at the ready.
The city is under a special weather statement, with Environment Canada calling for five to 10 centimetres to fall before Tuesday morning, thanks to an Alberta Clipper moving through Southern Ontario.
Ten to 15 centimetres of snow is expected in parts of the GTA Monday. (Oliver Walters/CBC)
The statement extends through much of the region including the city and surrounding regions of York, Durham, Peel and Halton.
Ten to 15 centimetres are possible in certain areas, the national weather agency says.
Meanwhile, the city is asking drivers to avoid unnecessary travel if possible as poor driving conditions are likely.
The city has a real-time map of all the salting and plowing action.
York Regional Police say a 16-year old boy was rushed to a trauma centre after being stabbed in Richmond Hill on Sunday night.
Police say they were called to the stabbing on Silver Linden Drive, near 16th Avenue and Yonge Street, at about 10:40 p.m.
The teen remains in hospital on Monday morning.
No suspect information is available.
NEW YORK (AP) — Broadway fans are buzzing over the release of a new song by two popular Tony winners in support of the upcoming March for Our Lives.
“Hamilton” creator Lin-Manuel Miranda and Ben Platt, the original star of “Dear Evan Hansen,” have recorded a duet called “Found/Tonight,’ mixing lyrics from “You Will Be Found” from “Dear Evan Hansen” and “The Story of Tonight” from “Hamilton.”
The song was released at midnight on Monday and is No. 1 on the iTunes singles chart.
The multicity March for Our Lives on March 24 was planned after the Feb. 14 massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.
Miranda has been releasing “Hamilton”-related content each month in a series called Hamildrop.
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RCMP photo. Police are asking if anyone knows the whereabouts of David Michael Jeff, 67.
RCMP are looking for information on the whereabouts of David Jeff.
The RCMP are asking the public’s assistance locating David Michael Jeff of Williams Lake.
Jeff who is 67 years old evacuated from Williams Lake due to the wildfire situation on July 15 and was last seen in Kamloops on Friday, Aug. 4.
Jeff, who is familiar to people in Williams Lake, is described by the RCMP as Aboriginal, five feet and five inches tall and weighing 146 pounds. He has grey shoulder-length hair and brown eyes.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call the Williams Lake RCMP at 250-392-6211 or Crime stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
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Russia has deployed a cruise missile in violation of a Cold War-era arms control treaty, a Trump administration official says, a development that complicates the outlook for U.S.-Russia relations amid turmoil on the White House national security team.
Grandparents are Lynn and Linda Borden, of Trinity, and Ronnie and Tina Terry, of Moulton. a Kalani Lane Parker, 6 pounds, 3 ounces, born April 3 to Corey Parker and Aubrey Eve, both of Decatur.
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Missing couple Yinan Wang, 31, and his wife, Jie Song, 30, were last seen Aug. 6 in Sequoia National Park. The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office recovered what are believed to be their bodies Thursday from the Kings River. NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
DAUPHIN COUNTY — A Middletown man who faces 24 counts related to the sexual molestation of six victims was arraigned Monday on an additional charge: obstructing a child abuse investigation.
Keith Hoffa, 53, was arrested on March 9 following an investigation which identified nine potential victims who claimed that Hoffa molested them as children, according to the Dauphin County District Attorney’s Office.
On March 3, Hoffa learned that one of the victim’s spoke with police. The Dauphin County District Attorney’s Office says that Hoffa showed up at the girl’s house unannounced, suggesting to the victim that the incident she disclosed to law enforcement was all a dream.
A preliminary hearing on the charge of obstructing a child abuse investigation is scheduled for April 2.
An off-duty police officer shot himself in the chest during a heated argument with his girlfriend Saturday morning in Brooklyn, sources said.
The couple were talking inside a silver Honda Accord — possibly breaking up –at the intersection of Wythe Avenue and Williamsburg Street West, when things took a violent turn just after 11 a.m.
The officer, who works at the 94th Precinct, shot himself near the heart, and was taken to Elmhurst Hospital in stable condition.
A crowd of at least 10 police officers stood alongside the Accord, peering inside and shaking their heads, as another group of officers stood nearby.
The Mesa Police Department is reminding people to check their cash when conducting transactions.
In a Facebook post on Aug. 10, Mesa police said, "Counterfeit money is not a new problem but having access to pretend or play money that looks real is surprisingly easy. These bills are stamped with 'for motion picture use only' and can be purchased and possessed legally. It becomes a crime however, if someone presents such a bill as having value that it does not have, with the intent to defraud. This crime is called criminal simulation and should be reported if encountered by any citizen or business."
Anyone who is a victim of "criminal simulation" was asked to start a report by calling Mesa Police Department at 480-644-2211.
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About Wrexham Carers Forum
Wrexham Carers Service runs a Carers Forum every two months, which allows carers and former carers to have their say about their experiences both locally and nationally, and influence future policies. Carers of people with a mental health condition, working carers and male carers are particularly encouraged to attend. There are occasional guest speakers. The meetings vary between mornings, afternoons and evenings from month to month, and they are normally held at the AVOW centre.
A link road connecting the M56 to the M6 has been shut after a car on the back of a transporter caught fire.
The blaze is affecting traffic travelling on eastbound stretch of the M56 near junction 9 for the Lymm Interchange.
The slip road from the M56 to the M6 northbound has been shut.
It is understood the car transporter has spilled fuel onto the carriageway.
Highways England, police and firefighters are at the scene.
Traffic is at a standstill and police have warned that the slip road is expected to be shut for some time.
Drivers are being advised to avoid the area and find alternative routes.
It is not yet known whether anyone has been hurt.
Mar 31, 2017; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Blackhawks head coach Joel Quenneville in the first period of their game game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports This week's Chicago Blackhawks roundtable takes a look at the team's future playoffs chances and balancing the Western Conference The Chicago Blackhawks are in a state of great flux.
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This Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2016, file photo shows the New York Stock Exchange at sunset, in lower Manhattan. Stock markets around the world downshifted into neutral on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017, and U.S. indexes were close to flat in early trading.
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England qualified for the 2018 World Cup with a 1-0 win over Slovenia at Wembley last night.
The victory assured the Three Lions of a place in Russia next summer, albeit they achieved it with an underwhelming performance.
After the final whistle, Manchester United youngster Marcus Rashford and Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson took to social media to react to achieving qualification.
This is what qualification looks like!!!! Russia 2018 🙌🏾 pic.twitter.com/vYHBAx9vIu — Marcus Rashford (@MarcusRashford) October 5, 2017
World Cup qualification ✅ Well done lads…. 👊🏻 #worldcup #russia A post shared by Jordan Henderson (@jhenderson) on Oct 5, 2017 at 3:47pm PDT
Rashford was one of England’s better players on the night, even if he did overelaborate on a few occasions, while Henderson was clearly tasked with marshalling the midfield by manager Gareth Southgate.
WASHINGTON (AP) – The game will go on.
The annual Congressional Baseball Game, which dates to 1909 and is a summertime tradition on Capitol Hill, will be played Thursday despite Wednesday’s shooting at the GOP squad’s practice in Alexandria, Virginia that left several wounded.
It’s an annual tradition in which aging former Little Leaguers don their spikes and dust off their gloves in a game played for bragging rights and to benefit several charities. It’s also a somewhat rare example of bipartisanship in an increasingly polarized Washington.
House Speaker Paul Ryan assured lawmakers assembled at a members’ briefing that the game will be played as scheduled, prompting a standing ovation.
FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. - As the old cliche goes, "You don't know where you're going if you don't know where you've been."
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Gardnerville ranch on National Register of Historic Places
GARDNERVILLE, Nev. (AP) — A northern Nevada ranch has been added to the National Register of Historic Places.
The Wilhelm Lampe Ranch was founded in the Carson Valley near Gardnerville in 1872. The National Park Service added it to the national registry on Friday.
Historians say Lampe raised dairy cattle and sheep on the ranch where he grew mostly alfalfa. He became a prominent leader in the German immigrant community in the valley and later donated land to establish the Lutheran Church's first building just south of the ranch about 17 miles south of Carson City.
The Park Service says the property includes unique architectural landmarks, including the latest known construction of a Gothic Revival ranch house in Carson Valley.
Jack and Diana Jacobs now operate the Jacobs Family Berry Farm on the former ranch.
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HOUSTON-- Seven local high school seniors received help for their college tuition from the non-profit organization, America in Recovery.
"They are required to be 'C' students. It's amazing they are graduating high school, they come from backgrounds and difficulties. When we had them write a 500-word essay, it'll bring tears to your eyes," said Larry Keast, Founder of America In Recovery.
The $2,500.00 dollar scholarships will help teens who haven't had the easiest road to graduation.
"Now I don't have to worry about always working or taking out loans. I can just have this scholarship to help me," Bobbie Gutierrez said.
Mayor Sylvester Turner presented the scholarships to the students with a special message of encouragement and perseverance.
Dallas Police Department SWAT team members say they told a sniper that a robot would be carrying a phone — not explosives — down the long hallway where he had holed up during a standoff after his ambush attack that killed five officers on July 7, 2016.
The SWAT members tell The Dallas Morning News about the construction of the bomb that was instead taped to the back of a book and fastened to the robot before being detonated and killing Micah Johnson. The 25-year-old former Army reservist had told them he wanted to kill white police officers.
The use of the robot to deliver explosives was a first for a U.S. police department.
A grand jury this week found no criminal wrongdoing in the officers’ use of force.
Steven T. Alpern passed away Friday, March 16th at his home in Sonora. Heuton Memorial Chapel are handling the arrangements.
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April 24 (Reuters) - Xinjiang Sailing Information Technology Co Ltd :
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“The camera is an excuse to be someplace you otherwise don’t belong. It gives me both a point of connection and a point of separation.” Susan Meiselas
Although I have lived in the United States from Canada for twenty years, I had never attended a state fair.
These images were from my first experience of attending the local fair.
Macomb Township resident Brian Ketterer is celebrating 30 years with DTE Energy.
As operations manager of the companys appliance repair organization in southeast Michigan, Brian is responsible for 61 employees who make about 52,000 repairs annually.
DTE Energy is a Detroit-based diversified energy company with more than 10,000 employees. Its operating units include an electric utility serving 2.2 million customers in Southeastern Michigan and a natural gas utility serving 1.2 million other Michiganders.
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LONDON (AP) — London fire investigators are painstakingly searching for more victims of an inferno that engulfed a high-rise apartment building and killed at least 12 residents.
Authorities say the death toll is expected to rise as emergency workers sift through more of the wreckage on Thursday.
The fire early Wednesday in the 24-story building in west London’s North Kensington district also injured dozens, 18 of them critically, and left an unknown number missing. The cause of the blaze is under investigation, but a tenants’ group had complained for years about the risk of a fire.
More than 1 million pounds ($1.27 million) has been raised to help victims of the tragedy as volunteers and charities worked through the night to find shelter and food for people who lost their homes.
South Asheville activist Vijay Kapoor has signed into the race for Asheville’s City Council. An attorney who also has degrees in economics and public policy studies, Kapoor heads a firm that consults on governmental and public-sector workforce issues for both large and small governments. If elected, he would advocate for greater involvement of neighborhood representatives in the City Council’s planning and decision-making.
Vijay was born in Chicago, the son of an Indian father and a Polish mother. He grew up in Asheville and now lives with his wife and children in the Ballantree community on Sweeten Creek Road.
I urge readers to vote for Vijay Kapoor for Asheville City Council in the election on Tuesday, Sept. 12, if you agree with me that “We need policies that permit rational and responsible development, but preserve what makes this area special.”
— Paula I. Robbins
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DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Duke says Hall of Fame coach Mike Krzyzewski is stepping away from the team to have lower back surgery.
The school announced Monday that Krzyzewski will have the procedure Friday and that associate head coach Jeff Capel will take over in his absence, starting with a home game Wednesday night against Boston College.
Krzyzewski will have a fragment of a herniated disk removed. The school says Krzyzewski tried several treatment options during the past month before deciding on surgery.
The winningest men’s coach in Division I history had four surgeries during the offseason to replace his left knee, repair his left ankle and fix a hernia.
Capel previously took over for Krzyzewski when he missed the trip to Georgia Tech last season because of dehydration and high blood pressure.
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OKLAHOMA CITY – Officials are looking for two ‘hungry thieves’ who used a stolen credit card to buy themselves breakfast at a Waffle House.
According to police, the victim last saw his wallet at a Walmart in southeast Oklahoma City, along with credit card which was inside.
Officials say two women allegedly used the card to buy nearly $52 worth of breakfast at a southwest Oklahoma City Waffle House.
Now, police are hoping to identify the two women.
“We need your help getting these hungry thieves identified,” police said on Facebook.
If you have any information, called Crime Stoppers at 405-235-7300 or submit a tip online here.
× Swatara Township police create GoFundMe page to raise funds for new K-9 officer
SWATARA TOWNSHIP, Dauphin County — The Swatara Township Police Department is planning to bring the K9 Unit back to the police force, and is looking from help from the community to raise funds toward a new dog, training, and supplies.
The police department has established a GoFundMe page where residents can donate.
The department’s goal is to raise $40,000 by Dec. 31, it said in its announcement.
“The new police K-9 unit will aid our department in various ways to include assisting the patrol division with investigations, drug searches, missing children/persons, school searches, criminal apprehensions, article searches and community outreach programs,” the Swatara Township Police Department’s announcement says. “A K-9 is an invaluable tool to any police department and we are very excited to see this program return to Swatara Township.”
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A Michigan woman wants to send her daughter to college -- and she's not afraid to beg.
Lori Truex began standing on a busy street corner in Battle Creek this week with a handmade plea for donations. Kendall Truex has been accepted to Michigan State University but needs $24,000.
Truex tells the Battle Creek Enquirer that she'll share her daughter's high school and community college transcripts and her Michigan State admission letter. Her sign says Kendall is a 4.0 student.
Truex says she drives a school bus, and her husband works in a factory. She says soliciting money for her daughter is out of her "comfort zone" but "you do what you have to do for your kids."
Kendall says her mom is an "inspiration."
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It's been nearly a week since Stephen Paddock murdered at least 58 and injured over 500 others when he fired off hundreds of rounds into the crowd of Route 91 Harvest Festival concertgoers from the 32nd floor of his Mandalay Bay hotel room.
The FBI's already interviewed Paddock's girlfriend and cops released some body cam footage of the disturbing scene.
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A teenager has killed a mountain lion on a hunting trip in western Iowa.
The Des Moines Register reports that 17-year-old Jacob Altena of Rock Rapids was hunting deer Saturday about a half-mile west of Akron when he encountered the animal.
The mountain lion is believed to be the sixth killed in Iowa in recent history. Five previous kills have been reported to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. The DNR says there have been three confirmed mountain lion sightings in Iowa in 2017.
Mountain lions generally come from western South Dakota and Nebraska, which both have natural populations. The animals are uncommon in Iowa.
They are not listed as a furbearer and have no protected status in Iowa.
NEW YORK (AP) — Quinton Adlesh scored 17 of his 20 points in the second half when Columbia charged back to hand Harvard its first Ivy League loss, 83-76, Friday night.
Adlesh made four of his five 3-pointers in the second half. Lukas Meisner added his third career double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds. Kyle Castlin and Mike Smith also scored 16 points, with Smith getting 14 in the second half. Patrick Tape added 10 points for the Lions (5-13, 2-3).
The Crimson (10-11, 4-1) led the entire game until the Lions rattled off a 20-3 run with Adlesh scoring eight points to lead 58-49 with 12:26 left. Columbia kept the lead with Castlin sinking four free throws and Smith two in the final 1:07. Columbia shot 60 percent in the second half and 54 percent for the game with 11 3-pointers.
Seth Towns scored a career-high 31 points for Harvard with six of the Crimson’s 16 3-pointers.
Rapid City's Community Work Center is designed to help transition inmates back into society. That's according to Denny Kaemingk, Secretary of South Dakota's Department of Corrections.
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And to think Ben Affleck is known for making his directorial debut with Gone Baby Gone.
In a new interview with The Guardian in which he assesses the currently impressive state of his career after hitting some memorable lows along the way, Affleck fondly recalled the actual first production he directed—a short film called I Killed My Lesbian Wife, Hung Her on a Meat Hook, and Now I Have a Three Picture Deal at Disney.
“Yeah, the title is the best thing about it,” he deadpanned. But apparently there was some method to his madness even then, in 1993, just four years before he and Matt Damon would win Best Original Screenplay Oscars for Good Will Hunting.
We're all just trying to do our best. Go back to Bakersfield for the all new season January 19th on FX.
Center Mike Pouncey is headed to Los Angeles on a two-year deal with the Chargers.
We've agreed to terms on a two-year deal with Center Mike Pouncey. pic.twitter.com/LhaJTIusGW — Los Angeles Chargers (@Chargers) March 19, 2018
Pouncey was selected to the Pro Bowl three-consecutive seasons from 2013-15, and boasts the versatility to play guard as well. He was released last week by the Dolphins, joining Ndamukong Suh and Jarvis Landry in departing Miami this offseason.
The Dolphins selected Pouncey 15th overall in the 2011 NFL Draft. The eight-year veteran has since appeared in at least 12 games in all but one season throughout his career.
Pouncey will now be asked to protect Philip Rivers as the Chargers look to improve upon last season's 9-7 record.
Thailand is a new dumping ground for scrap electronics from around the world, say police and environmentalists, the latest country to feel the impact of China's crackdown on imports of high-tech trash. From a report:
Watts 2135 with her nearest rival Michael Lee 1917. Anything can happen on a second ballot
An estimated 60,000 party members were eligible to vote online and by phone to replace Christy Clark, who resigned after the New Democrats formed a minority government with the support of the Green party following a non-confidence vote that brought down the Liberals.
The field of six candidates includes three veterans with deep cabinet experience, two former big city mayors and a first-time member of the legislature from Metro Vancouver.
Mike de Jong, Andrew Wilkinson and Todd Stone were longtime members of Clark’s cabinet.
Sam Sullivan, a former Vancouver mayor, was appointed to cabinet in the dying days of Clark’s government last summer.
The field also includes Michael Lee, a Vancouver lawyer who was elected to the legislature last spring, and Dianne Watts, a former Conservative MP and one-time mayor of Surrey.
Jake Arrieta on his future with the Cubs
"I don't want to see that time (with the Cubs) come to an end," said pitcher Jake Arrieta, who is in the final year of his contract. "Unfortunately, the business side of the game shows its head every once in a while."
Altamonte Springs (Fla.) Lake Brantley High School athlete Damarius Good picked up a Cane offer in mid-May after coach Ephraim Banda evaluated him at his spring game.It was his 11th offer, but most...
SEATTLE – The Seahawks’ top draft pick apologized Monday after reportedly being arrested over the weekend outside an Atlanta-area nightclub.
TMZ reported that Malik McDowell was arrested for disorderly conduct following an argument with staff members about money.
“I am embarrassed by the situation and my actions on Saturday,” McDowell wrote on Twitter. “I would like to apologize to the Atlanta Police Department, SL Lounge, the entire Seattle Seahawks organization and my teammates. I am a young man who made a mistake and am constantly working towards getting better.”
McDowell isn’t on the Seahawks active roster, having missed the entire season after suffering a severe concussion from an ATV accident over the summer.
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ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — The company that runs the Hibernia platform off Newfoundland has pleaded guilty after it continued to operate after a crude oil leak that saw 6,000 litres spill into the North Atlantic.
The Hibernia Management and Development Company was fined $80,000 and ordered to pay $170,000 into the federal Environmental Damages Fund.
Newfoundland and Labrador’s offshore energy regulator announced in 2015 it had laid charges in connection with the spill.
An agreed statement of facts says about 6,000 litres of crude oil leaked from Hibernia’s offshore loading system starting on Dec. 27, 2013.
It was blamed on a slightly open valve which a supply vessel closed about five days later.
Hibernia is located 315 kilometres east of St. John’s and sits in 82 metres of water.
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) - Adrian Peterson says he believes he’s fit to play several more seasons in the NFL, even if that’s elsewhere from Minnesota.
The 31-year-old Peterson finished his 10th season with the Vikings with only 72 yards on 37 rushes over three games.
After surgery on the torn meniscus in his right knee, Peterson returned for one game only to be sidelined again for the last two weeks because of an aggravation of the injury.
Peterson said Monday he was unable to play, even if the Vikings remained in contention for the playoffs.
Carrying an $18 million salary cap hit on his contract for 2017, Peterson is uncertain to come back at his age with the team’s other needs. He said he’d consider a pay cut to return.
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Baseball fans are invited to come out and support the Tigers when Chipley High School will hosts the Pre-Season Classic this weekend.
Friday, Feb. 17: Vernon vs Chipley at 4 p.m.; Sneads vs PK Young at 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 18: Walton vs Chipley at 10 a.m.; PK Young vs Walton at 12:30 p.m.; Vernon vs Sneads at 3 p.m.
Entry is $5 at gate. Full concessions will be available.
The legal adviser of the Histadrut, Yehiel Shamir, on Tuesday evening informed the lawyer representing MKs Eitan Cabel and Shelly Yechimovich that he would recommend to approve the nomination of Yechimovich as a candidate for leader of the Histadrut.
However, as a condition of the approval of her nomination, Shamir requested a statement from a lawyer affirming that the “Beit Hevrati” faction was duly convened and its decisions were taken unlawfully.
The Terre Haute North boys basketball team beat West Vigo 60-52. The win was the Patriots 21st over the Vikings. Braelyne Compton led the Patriots in the win with 13 points.
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APPLETON, Wis. (AP) - An employee at a Goodwill outlet store in eastern Wisconsin retrieved a three-ring binder from the store's sorting area that was packed with historic documents.
The Goodwill employee found the documents in the Appleton store in October. They were in the sorting area where items that don't get sold are placed, either to be recycled or sent to other markets.
The documents related to the life of Lt. Col. Eugene Tremblay. The Chippewa Falls native served in the U.S. Army Air Forces in World War II and received a Purple Heart. Documents included Tremblay's birth certificate and military records.
Dave Gordon is president of the Chippewa County Historical Society. He says the finds are a treasure.
The binder is now at the National Museum of the United States Air Force in Dayton, Ohio.
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WESTMINSTER — Arca Biopharma Inc. (Nasdaq: ABIO) and Medtronic (NYSE: MDT) have extended their U.S., Canadian and European Clinical Trial Collaboration Agreement for another year.
The agreement will now go until April 2019.
Under the collaboration, Medtronic has supported the clinical trial use of its continuous monitoring devices and managed analysis of patients’ cardiac rhythms. Arca Biopharma has been using Medtronic devices in its development of Gencaro, a beta-blocker for patients with chronic heart failure. Arca is applying precision medicine to developing genetically-targeted therapies for cardiovascular disease.
T.J. Hensick and Austin Wagner each scored a goal in the Ontario Reign’s 3-2 victory over the Milwaukee Admirals in an American Hockey League game Saturday at the Citizens Business Bank Arena.
Hensick and Wagner also added an assist each.
Philipe Maillet put Ontario on the board with a goal just 3 minutes and 33 seconds into the game. Michael Mersch assisted.
The Admirals’ Yokov Trenin and Brandon Bollig each scored a goal in the first period to give Milwaukee the 2-1 lead.
Wagner shot back with his seventh goal of the season 9:50 into the second period. He was assisted by Hensick, who had his 23rd assist of the season, and Justin Auger, who had his 12th.
Hensick followed with a goal of his own at the 16:53 mark. This time it was Sean Walker and Wagner assisting.
Ontario took home the victory after a scoreless third period.
Goalkeeper Cal Petersen made 25 saves for the Reign.
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BIG EVENT: Elizabeth and Barrie Hughes with Electra Chip and Electra Pippa are all set for this year's AgroTrend.
BIG EVENT: Elizabeth and Barrie Hughes with Electra Chip and Electra Pippa are all set for this year's AgroTrend. Mike Knott BUN120418HUGHES3
WHEN Barrie and Elizabeth Hughes take to the arena this AgroTrend they will be quietly notching up 15 years of co-ordinating the Working Cattle Dog Trials here in Bundaberg.
These trials are a show favourite and provide a competitive way to foster and encourage the use and training of herding dogs in the cattle industry.
The trials work by providing a course that simulates a mini paddock situation with all the skill requirements that may be needed on a day-to-day basis in the paddock.
Don't miss Friday's NewMail for our AgroTrend special, including a four-page wrap that contains everything you need to know.
It features insights into new farming techniques using technology, one of the young faces behind the Rotary Rodeo, the best barbecue contest and more.
Premier Philippe Couillard is promising to create a guaranteed minimum income for certain Quebecers as part of a $3 billion anti-poverty plan.
Couillard and Employment Minister François Blais presented the government’s five-year anti-poverty strategy in Quebec City on Sunday.
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The plan would boost the annual income of those who are unable to work by more than $5,000 to about $18,029 a year and establish a guaranteed minimum income for them.
Those deemed able to work would not receive increased benefits under the plan but could be eligible for subsidized training or job search bonuses.
READ MORE: Montrealers march 15 kilometres for $15 minimum wage
The Quebec government says the plan would help lift about 100,000 people out of poverty by 2023 but anti-poverty groups are already denouncing it, saying it creates two classes of poor by punishing those who are deemed able to work.
The next provincial election is set for October 2018.
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Mark Chapman introduces highlights from Newcastle v Tottenham and Manchester United v West Ham, plus all of the goals from the opening weekend’s other games.
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Anadarko Petroleum (APC -4% ) is downgraded to Underweight from Equal Weight with a $42 price target, cut from $52, at Barclays, which believes low multiples are appropriate for APC's "short-lived " Gulf of Mexico assets and that E&P investors should value the MLP assets at less than market prices.
Barclays also thinks the stock has benefited too much from investor excitement about U.S. light tight oil even though only roughly a third of Q1 oil volumes were from the U.S. onshore.
Energy shares are broadly lower today as crude oil prices drop to YTD lows following inventory data showing a smaller than expected draw.
Oklahoma City's St. Anthony Hospital and Southwestern Medical Center in Lawton have entered into a formal affiliation agreement, the two organizations have announced. The affiliation will increase access Southwestern patients have to specialty services St. Anthony offers through its parent organization, SSM Health Care Oklahoma.
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The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission will conduct prescribed burning at four Panhandle locations when conditions are favorable in coming weeks.
Land managers use prescribed burning to enhance vegetation for wildlife nesting, loafing and brood rearing cover. It also helps reduce hazardous fuels and invasion of undesirable species to the habitat.
The areas scheduled for burning:
Kiowa Wildlife Management Area near Morrill; Nine Mile Wildlife Management Area near Minatare; Peterson Wildlife Management Area near Crawford; Ponderosa Wildlife Management Area near Crawford
Barrie OPP arrested a 55 year old man on Sunday after he was allegedly caught driving drunk, with 1 rifle, 4 handguns and a crossbow in his car. Four of those guns were not properly secured. Officers also found illegal tobacco in the vehicle as well. Officers seized all the suspects weapons and his license has been suspended for 90 days.
Rubio mustered 14 points (5-9 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine assists, six rebounds and two steals across 26 minutes in Friday's 129-97 win over the Suns.
The veteran point guard has now scored in double digits in six of the last seven contests, making it one of his better multi-game stretches of the season. Rubio has also surprisingly been effective on the glass, as he's hauled in at least five rebounds in five of those games. Factoring in his typically solid assist totals, the 27-year-old currently serves as one of the best all-around producers on the Jazz's first unit.
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BOSTON -- A finish for the ages as a vet who lost a leg carried a woman over the finish line for the Boston Marathon Monday.
According to WCVB, Earl Granville is a member of the Pennsylvania National Guard. He lost his leg in Afghanistan in 2008. He's competed in a number of marathons since that time. At the end of the race, he carried his guide across the finish line.
Runners with disabilities can have a guide assigned to them to assist during the race.
“Thanks to Earl Granville for showing the Boston Marathon what veterans of the Pennsylvania National Guard can do,” said the Pennsylvania Wounded Warriors on Facebook.
TEHRAN, May 30 (MNA) – Iran and Japan are trying to boost their academic cooperation and in the first step, the MoU between Tehran University of Medical Sciences and Japan’s Juntendo University will soon be implemented, said Nader Riahi-Alam, the official link between Tehran University of Medical sciences and Japanese universities.
Recognizing the grounds and potentials of bilateral academic ties, facilitating cooperation with various academic centers in Japan and pursuing previous MoUs are among the main objectives in this regard, he added.
He went on to say that Iran is eager to use the experience and courses provided by JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency).
Holding joint scientific conferences in health issues, providing the necessary conditions for exchange of students and professors, and creating standard laboratories in Iranian universities are other fields of cooperation which will be discussed with Japanese officials, he highlighted.
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One thing that sets Red Bull Global Rallycross apart from other series is all the cars that race in it look like road cars. As a result, however, the two classes in GRC — Lites and Supercars — are comprised of vehicles that look the same, but are different in a few key ways.
Unlike NASCAR, which uses racers that are almost mechanically identical in both its national series, Red Bull GRC’s two tiers each run different types of cars.
Both classes run modified versions of road cars, though Supercars is comprised of factory-backed teams which build vehicles based on their respective models — all of which are front-engined. In Lites, teams all field identical mid-engine cars that are based on Ford Fiestas.
NESN Fuel’s Pat McAssey caught up with Conner Martell at Red Bull GRC New England to shed more light on the similarities and differences between GRC Lites and Supercars.
Thumbnail photo via Red Bull Content Pool
Politicians and activists hope the Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) will recommend Deputy Minister of Higher Education Mduduzi Manana be fired.
The DA said on Sunday they were consolidating their information before officially lodging their complaint at the CGE against Manana on Tuesday.
This comes after the deputy minister slapped‚ punched and kicked two women at the Cubaña nightclub in Fourways‚ Johannesburg‚ last Sunday. A video of the incident was shared on social media.
The Sunday Times reported former staff of Manana accused him of temper tantrums‚ blackmail and blatant abuse.
BALTIMORE (WJZ)– Authorities in Baltimore are searching for a suspect who allegedly stabbed a 21-year-old woman in the head Friday night.
City police say around 10:21 p.m., they responded to the 2700 block of Pennsylvania Avenue, where they found the victim suffering from stab wounds to the face, head, neck and back.
Police have release surveillance footage of the woman they believe to have been responsible for the injuries.
If you recognize the individual seen in the surveillance video please contact detectives, at 410-396-2477.
Those who wish to remain anonymous are urged to utilize the Metro Crime Stoppers tip-line, at 1-866-7-LOCKUP.
You can also submit a tip by downloading the Baltimore Police Department’s mobile APP on your smartphone.
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As if history was being repeated, but in this case in Englan, the Costa Rican national team again called “poor Costa Rica” in the group in which they will play in the World Cup 2018.
Four years ago the Uruguayan media said of the Ticos “Costa Pobre” for being in the so-called group of death, and on May 25 the English media, The Essential Daily Briefing, used the same words.
The publication made an analysis of the groups of the World Cup in Russia. When describing Group E – Brazil, Switzerland, Serbia and Costa Rica, “Serbia are a better side than they’ve been for a while, but Brazil and Switzerland should find this group relatively straightforward. Poor Costa Rica.”
One would’ve thought that English media would’ve learnt the lesson from 4 years ago… @LouisAlexDore pic.twitter.com/5pzduW404R — Juan Carlos Hidalgo (@jchidalgo) May 25, 2018
In 2014, La Sele proved everyone wrong. Will they repeat and maybe even better that in 2018? Stay tuned.
New Zealand’s gross domestic product climbed 0.5 percent on quarter in the first three months of 2017, Statistics New Zealand said on Thursday.
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March 30 Canstar Resources Inc:
* Canstar Resources amends exploration plans for Kenora Gold project and revisits Mary March project
* Canstar Resources - due to contractor delays that may continue until spring breakup, co determined to delay commencement of next phase of drilling on project
* Canstar- drilling will commence in June, combined with other drilling planned for spring, additional surface exploration work for Kenora gold project Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The United Nations on Monday condemned violent clashes between white nationalists and counter-protesters in the southern U.S. college town of Charlottesville in Virginia.
"We're against all racism and bigotry," U.N. spokesman Farhan Haq told reporters.
"We believe that there must be no place in our societies for the violent racism, anti-Semitism, xenophobia and discrimination that we've seen in Charlottesville, Virginia that we've seen in recent days," he said.
(Reporting by Michelle Nichols; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
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A man has died after a fire at his flat in Rotherham.
Firefighters were called to the blaze on Queen Mary Street in Maltby, Rotherham, shortly before midnight last night.
Crews wearing breathing apparatus extinguished the flames.
They found the body of a man in his 50s inside the property.
Crews from Maltby, Aston Park and Edlington stations attended the fire, to which they were called at 11.38pm.
South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue said a multi-agency investigation into the cause of the fire would now take place.
April 20 Panion & Bf Biotech Inc :
* Says it will use undistributed profit to pay cash dividends of T$0.9 per share to shareholders for 2016
* Says co will use undistributed profit to distribute stock dividend worth T$0.3 for every one share
* Co will use additional paid-in capital to distribute stock dividend worth T$0.7 for every one share
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O'Conner was sent to minor-league camp Monday, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
O'Conner went 3-for-10 (.300) and drew two walks over 10 Cactus League games for the Giants this spring. It remains to be seen where O'Conner will open the year, but his fantasy value is minimal with Buster Posey and Nick Hundley behind the dish for the big club.
Huntingtown quarterback Hunter Bray is focused on taking his game to another level before the football season kicks off in 2018. What have you been doing as of late with your workouts?“We are worki...
AKRON, Ohio - An Akron man was shot and killed Sunday in the city's Goodyear Heights neighborhood, police said.
The 35-year-old man was shot multiple times just before 10:30 p.m. outside his house on Chinook Avenue near Eastland Avenue. He was pronounced dead at the scene, the Summit County Medical Examiner's Office said.
The medical examiner's office will release the man's identity once his family has been notified.
Investigators have not identified any suspects in the shooting, police said. The incident remains under investigation.
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It was arguably the most dramatic election in the province’s history. Now the details behind the confidence vote that toppled Christy Clark’s Liberal government last June are finally being revealed in a new book co-written by Global News reporter Richard Zussman.
Police make 3rd arrest in Mississippi man's shooting death
CORINTH, Miss. (AP) — Police in Mississippi have arrested a third person in the shooting death of a man.
The Daily Corinthian reports Corinth police arrested 21-year-old Shakoa Walker on Tuesday after the arrests of 18-year-old Shaquavia Gunn and 20-year-old Darius Deen. The suspects are charged with capital murder and it is unclear if they have lawyers.
Capt. Dell Green says Walker was implicated by the other suspects, and was also identified with Gunn and Deen in surveillance video at an event after the shooting.
On May 20, 57-year-old George Earl Harris was shot in the back of the head at his home. Harris was found the next morning by police after his employees became concerned. The suspects are accused of taking cash, his wallet and other items.
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April 6 Telenor Asa
* Telenor to sell additional shares in Veon Ltd.
* Has commenced an offering of 70 million of its common shares in Veon ltd
* Currently owns approximately 416.7 million ADSS, which represents 23.7 percent of Veon's total outstanding common shares
* Price at which telenor will sell common shares and adss has not yet been determined
* Pricing of offering will be announced following completion of bookbuilding process
* Citigroup and Morgan Stanley will act as joint global coordinators and joint bookrunners for offering Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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STATEMENT BY KORDIA GROUP CEO SCOTT BARTLETT: PORT HILLS FIRE
"Kordia’s transmission site located at the summit of Sugarloaf, which provides a number of services including television and radio for the Christchurch area, is currently under significant threat by the Port Hills fire. As a result, Kordia has activated its disaster recovery plans and is working with its customers to prepare for the worst. Further updates will be provided tomorrow morning when the situation has been assessed or more information comes to hand. We appreciate the efforts of emergency services who are working hard to contain the situation and understand that safety of life is their priority."
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Detectives in Antrim are appealing for information following the report of a break in at a shop in Randalstown during the early hours of this morning, Wednesday, May 30.
Detective Sergeant Lyttle said: “We received a report shortly after 03.00 am that entry had been forced to commercial premises in the Castle Road area.
“It was reported that damage had been caused to the roof of the premises and an internal ATM.
“Nothing was reported stolen.
“We believe this incident occurred sometime between 2:45am and 3.15 am.
“I am appealing to anyone who was in the Castle Road area between these times and saw any suspicious activity or vehicles, or anyone who knows anything about this incident to contact detectives in Antrim on the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference number 145 of 30/05/18.
“Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime.”
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Ryan Gosling and Harrison Ford talked to Fox 4's Shawn Edwards about the much-anticipated sequel to "Blade Runner." Both agree that the time was right for a sequel. Find out why in the video player above.
A recent decision by a Cleveland judge to overrule a jury's death sentence recommendation for a triple killer highlights how rare such judicial decisions are. Research by The Associated Press found just eight additional examples of judicial overrides since Ohio's current death penalty law took effect in 1981.
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Kristen Stewart in Beverly Hills, Calif., March 1, 2017. In Olivier Assayas's new movie A'Personal Shopper,A' Stewart plays a role that Assayas wrote specifically for her, a sullen, motorcycle-riding personal shopper who selects haute couture for her celebrity client, who gives her blank checks but demands that she not try on the clothes.
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Cameron Crazies fired up for Duke-Carolina rivalry game
NC State's Gottfried refuses to talk about his job status before UNC game
Senate leader sees no 'true compromise' in Cooper's HB2 proposal
NC State's Dorn says rumors of Coach Gottfried's job status doesn't effect team
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Wolff tips Hamilton to sign new contract
It is only "a matter of time" before Lewis Hamilton signs a new Mercedes contract.
That is the claim of his boss Toto Wolff, even though reports of a new deal have been around for months and Hamilton regularly flirts with the idea of retirement.
The 33-year-old driver is under contract until the end of this year, but he recently reacted to a social media scandal by conspicuously deleting all of his Twitter and Instagram content.
"Lewis has become such an important pillar within the team that it's a no-brainer that we continue with each other," Wolff said this week.
"The discussions are ongoing in a very positive mindset and it's just a matter of time when we seal it and put a signature to the document."
Quadruple title winner Hamilton won the 2017 world championship and Mercedes is tipped to be strong again this year.
"We've had a good winter, I would say," said Wolff. "No real drama, but there is always stress within the organisation at this time of the year."
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Brian Andries, 29, of North Hollywood, came to the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival for the music on Sunday, April 16, 2017. "I grew up going to Warped Tour and that's what it was all about," he said.
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Gobert posted 10 points (5-8 FG, 0-1 FT), nine rebounds, one assist, five blocks and one steal across 32 minutes in Friday's 129-97 win over the Suns.
Gobert fell one rebound short of a double-double, but he more than made up for it with his five blocks. The Stifle Tower has scored in double digits in five of his last seven contests as well, numbers that he's supplemented with at least six rebounds in each of those games and six multiple-block tallies.
Cozart was scratched from Wednesday's lineup against the Tigers, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
It's unclear what prompted Cozart's removal from the lineup at this point. Jefry Marte entered the starting nine as a result, while Cozart should be considered day-to-day.
Alessandra Ambrosio gets back to work on the set of Daddy's Home 2 with Mark Wahlberg and Will Ferrell after fun weekend at Coachella But it was back to work for Alessandra Ambrosio as she reprised her role as Karen on the set of Daddy's Home 2 in Quincy, Massachusetts on Monday. The supermodel, 36, looked effortlessly chic in pale wash denim jeans and pastel pink cashmere sweater as she got to work alongside co-stars Mark Wahlberg and Will Ferrell.
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Shares of Barrick Gold (ABX.TO) could rise 30 percent in the next year as the gold-mining company, which began restructuring three years ago, develops new projects and increases production, according to the April 10 edition of Barron's.
Barrick reported fourth quarter profits in February that beat estimates and at the same time, the miner raised its production outlook and its dividend, the financial newspaper said.
The Toronto-based company is expected to focus on development projects in Nevada and Lagunas Nortes in Peru, and improving free cash flow will help it reduce debt and the need to offload more non-core assets outside the United States, Barron's said.
Gold is currently "among the most spurned and under-owned assets," even as price of the precious medal has increased 9 percent this year, Barron's said.
(Reporting by John McCrank in New York; Editing by Sandra Maler)
April 6 Grupo Aeromexico Sab De Cv:
* Aeromexico reports march 2017 traffic results
* Grupo Aeromexico Sab De CV says in march international passenger numbers increased by 5.5 pct, while domestic passenger numbers increased by 6.2 pct
* Grupo Aeromexico Sab De CV - grupo aeromexico transported 1 million 680 thousand passengers in march; a 6.0 pct year-on-year increase
* Grupo Aeromexico Sab De CV - aeromexico's march load factor was 79.3 pct, an increase of 1.5 p.p. Compared to march 2016
* Grupo Aeromexico Sab De CV- for march, demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers increased by 12.1 pct , year-on-year
* Grupo Aeromexico Sab De CV-for March, capacity, measured in available seat kilometers increased by 9.7 pct, year-on-year Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The First Baptist Church of Nashua will host its 35th annual tribute to the life and legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. This year's program, entitled "Unity," will take place at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 14 at the church at 121 Manchester St. ... Subscribe or log in to read more NASHUA - The First Baptist Church of Nashua will host its 35th annual tribute to the life and legacy of the Rev.
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A New Rochelle Police officer was involved in a fatal auto collision early Monday morning in White Plains. The black Jeep Cherokee crashed into a tree on Mamaroneck Avenue.
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April 12Loncin Motor Co Ltd :
* Says it will pay 5 yuan per 10 shares to shareholders and distribute 5 new share for every 10 shares, use additional paid-in capital to distribute 10 new shares for every 10 shares, as FY 2016 dividend payment
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He initially grew vegetables but turned to cannabis to alleviate his arthritis. But, just like mild-mannered Walter White in the hit TV series, Collier began making big money and embarked on a life of crime.
His family business, AJ Motors, was transformed into a thriving drugs empire with production on a commercial scale.
A court heard Collier, of Plymouth, Devon, had 71 cannabis plants growing in a sophisticated set-up in an outbuilding at the garage.
His family knew nothing about his illicit business until police raided the premises in May 2016.
HISTORIC HOP ADVENTURES: Brewer Jeremy Cross shows off a selection of his beers and Southern-insipired barbecue at Battle Road Brewing Co. in Maynard.
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RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - State police have increased patrols on Virginia roads for the busy Independence Day holiday.
Virginia police have joined law enforcement around the country for Operation C.A.R.E., Crash Awareness and Reduction Effort. It's a state-sponsored national program intended to reduce crashes, fatalities and injuries caused by impaired driving, speed and failing to wear a seatbelt.
During last year's four-day Independence Day Operation C.A.R.E. Initiative, Virginia state troopers cited more than 10,000 speeders and nearly 2,700 reckless drivers. They also cited more than 300 people for child seat violations and nearly 1,000 people for failing to wear their seatbelts.
Troopers also arrested 115 drunken drivers during the 2017 holiday period.
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CRESTVIEW, Fla. — A Florida man arrested for destroying a liquor store under construction told police he was Alice in Wonderland and that a “hookah-smoking caterpillar” ordered him to attack the site.
Crestview police said in a post on Facebook that Matthew Horace Jones is accused of breaking into a fenced-in area and using a forklift to cause more than US$100,000 in damage. He faces grand theft felony and other charges.
Witnesses called 911 and police went to the site. The police report says Jones aimed the forklift toward officers, who stopped him at gunpoint.
Police quoted Jones as identifying himself as Alice in Wonderland, blaming the attack on “a hookah-smoking caterpillar” and saying that he had a problem with “building a place to sell alcohol.”
No lawyer is listed for him.
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The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia ruled on Feb. 1 that the National Pork Board must cease further payments to the National Pork Producers Council for purchase of the slogan, "Pork: The Other White Meat," but did not agree with all the plaintiffs' arguments in the case.
The case had been filed by the Humane Society of the United States, Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement and Harvey Dillenburg, an independent pig farmer, against the Agriculture Department, which oversees checkoff programs.
Matthew Penzer, special counsel in The HSUS Animal Protection Litigation department, said, "Today's ruling halts an abusive misuse of millions of dollars of federal funds that was harmful to animals and responsible family farmers alike. We hope this case signals a future of greater scrutiny and accountable operation of these massively funded government programs."
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Countryside Community Church’s Christmas cantata, “Embrace the Joy,” will be presented on Saturday, Dec. 16, at 2 p.m. at the church, 14011 Orchard Drive in Clarks Summit. The choir is composed of more than 30 singers and musicians from area churches. Refreshments will follow. Call 570-587-3206 or visit countryside-church.org for more information.
From left, front row: Jenny Marcho, Alexis Heffley, Valerie Black and Al Hardaway. Back row: director Bob Smith, Sue Cagley, Lynn Snyder and Phyllis Terwilliger.
REUTERS: William Demant is prepared to start producing cheaper over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids, if proposed legislation in the United States paves the way for devices sold over the counter, chief executive Soren Nielsen told Reuters.
Nielsen also said he expects "no significant change" to U.S. market if FDA's Reauthorization Act is passed allowing sale of cheaper over-the-counter hearing aids.
William Demant is the world's second-largest maker of hearing aids.
(Reporting by Julie Astrid Thomsen; Editing by Jacob Gronholt-Pedersen)
Bernard tells Ronnie that they have a problem, and that Captain Steve is on the flight.
The estate of Michael Jackson is suing Disney, saying an ABC television special on the singer’s last days infringed on its intellectual property.
The Associated Press obtained the lawsuit, filed on Wednesday in a Los Angeles court against the network and parent company Disney.
It alleges that last week’s special, The Last Days of Michael Jackson, illegally uses significant excerpts of his most valuable songs, including Billie Jean and Bad, and music videos, including Thriller and Black or White.
It says the special also used clips from a documentary and feature film belonging to the estate.
ABC representatives did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
But when the Jackson camp raised objections last week, the network defended it as a news show that did not violate the estate’s rights.
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Luther Memorial Academy is saying goodbye to its long-time principal, Susan Belott.
Belott has been the principal of the school for the past 40 years.
Before that, she was a teacher there, at the Erie school located in the 200 block of west 11th street.
Luther Memorial Academy teaches around 135 students in grades K through 8.
"I'll be missing these students very much, and these teachers," said Belott. "But it has been my honor to have served these families and to help these teachers for 40 years. It has been my joy to be here so long, this is home," Belott continued.
Belott's replacement has not yet been named.
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VIDEO: In the Sunday, Jan. 1 edition of On the Hill, Vail Daily on snow correspondent Ross Leonhart goes off the groomers and into Royal Elk Glade on Grouse Mountain at Beaver Creek to start off 2017. Leonhart says he’s not returning to Royal Elk Glade until more snow falls, which is in the forecast, but there are fresh groomers to hit with 98 percent of terrain open at the Beav’.
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Ross Leonhart films with a GoPro Hero 4.
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When I look back at this time period in history, I’ll remember … not much, because my brain is profoundly fried from all the time I spend on the internet. But assuming that I can recall May of 2018 one day, it will be defined, in part, by the momentous rise of celebrity couples that make you go “oh, huh:” Elon Musk and Grimes. Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas. Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson.
Speaking of that last pairing — otherwise known as an adorable singing ponytail and Saturday Night Live’s wunderkind — they confirmed their relationship via an Instagram post on Wednesday. In a photo posted by Davidson and captioned “the chamber of secrets has been opened …” they’re both pictured wearing Harry Potter robes. (Would it kill anyone to be a Lord of the Rings fan these days?) Davidson went with a Gryffindor-themed one, while Grande opted for Slytherin, probably on account of that whole “donut-licking-I-hate-America” thing.
Your move, Grusk.
Investment company Ron Baron buys Camping World Holdings, Under Armour, SiteOne Landscape Supply, Sherwin-Williams Co, Banco Santander Chile, Prologis, Liberty Expedia Holdings, Marriott International, Medpace Holdings, Advance Auto Parts, sells Inovalon Holdings, Illumina, Press Ganey Holdings, Under Armour, Brookdale Senior Living during the 3-months ended 2016-12-31, according to the most recent filings of the investment company, Baron Funds. As of 2016-12-31, Baron Funds owns 322 stocks with a total value of $17.8 billion.
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Iowa gas prices are averaging $2.34 a gallon and have not moved in the past week.
GasBuddy reports the national average has fallen 1.3 cents a gallon in the last week to roughly $2.29 a gallon.
Prices Sunday were 29.6 cents per gallon higher than the same day one year ago, and 2.0 cents a gallon higher than one month ago. During the last month, the national average has increased 1.5 cents per gallon.
GasBuddy finds prices in and around Iowa as follows:
Quad Cities- $2.22/g, up 0.8 cents per gallon from last week's $2.22/g.
Des Moines- $2.53/g, down 6.2 cents per gallon from last week's $2.59/g.
Omaha- $2.29/g, down 1.9 cents per gallon from last week's $2.31/g.
MAUMEE, Ohio (AP) — An anti-white supremacists rally is planned in the Ohio city where a man accused of plowing his car into counter-protesters at a white nationalist rally in Virginia had been living.
Organizers of the rally and march Monday night in Maumee say they want to stand in solidarity with counter-protesters in Virginia and denounce all forms of racism.
James Alex Fields Jr., of Maumee, is charged with second-degree murder and other counts after authorities say he drove into a crowd Saturday, fatally injuring one woman and hurting 19 others.
A judge said Monday that he’ll appoint an attorney to represent the 20-year-old Fields.
His mother told The Associated Press on Saturday that she and her son moved from Kentucky to a suburb near Toledo about a year ago.
The Van Buren location of Riazzi's in the mid-1950s. Courtesy of Riazzi's/Facebook
After 72 years in the Valley, Riazzi's Italian Garden at 2700 South Mill Avenue in Tempe served its last meal yesterday.
Kyle Lamb
The family-owned restaurant initially opened in 1945 at 15th Avenue and McDowell Road, before moving to 53rd and Van Buren streets in 1947, where it remained for 40 years. In 1989, Riazzi's moved to its final location in Tempe on South Mill Avenue.
The manager informed us that the owners plan to take some time off before deciding what to do next. Meanwhile, former employees and customers express their sadness at the closing on the Riazzi's Facebook page, stating that it is "the end of an era."
Brewers right-hander Chase Anderson will make $2.45 million this year after Milwaukee won his arbitration hearing, according to MLB Network insider Jon Heyman. Anderson was 9-11 with a 4.39 ERA in 31 games in 2016, his first season with the Brewers.
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(ABC NEWS) – At least one person is dead and seven others are injured after a driver drove into patrons at a restaurant in a suburb northeast of Paris, a French Interior Minister spokesperson told ABC News.
The spokesperson said the car intentionally plowed into the terrace of a pizzeria in Sept-Sorts. Five people were badly injured, while two others were only slightly wounded.
A suspect has been arrested, according to the spokesperson. The motive is unknown at this time.
Russian import defenceman Nikita Okhotyuk has confirmed he will join the Ottawa 67’s for the upcoming season.
Okhotyuk, 16, who was selected 16th by the Senators in the import draft, served as Russia’s captain at the 2017 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Cup, registering one goal and two assists in five games.
“Nikita is a highly skilled and competitive defenceman with international experience,” 67’s general manager James Boyd said in a statement. “We are excited that Nikita has elected to further his development in the Ottawa 67’s organization.
Okhotyuk (pronounced Awk-haw-tee-yuk) has played for Chelyabinsk Belye Medvedi for the past two seasons.
He registered one goal, three assists, 37 penalty minutes and a plus/minus rating of plus 9 in 19 games with Chelyabinsk’s under 20 squad last season.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Daily 4' game
DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Daily 4" game were:
0-0-4-7
(zero, zero, four, seven)
Event time: 8pm & 10pm
Jay Stevens has been a professional comedian for over 15 years.
Scene from the rollover crash one Losee Road and the IR215. (Photo: NHP)
Scene from the rollover crash one Losee Road and the IR215. (Photo: NHP)
The Clark County Coroner has identified the man killed in an accident on Tuesday morning at Losee Road and the 215.
Patrick Lee Dunning, 47, died from multiple blunt force injuries and a motor vehicle collision, according to the coroner's office.
According to Trooper Travis Smaka, of Nevada Highway Patrol, a white Chevrolet Silverado went off the road and rolled over.
Dunning was pronounced dead at the scene, Smaka said.
Smaka said Dunning was not wearing a seatbelt.
Dunning was a resident of Logandale, Nevada.
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Parkroe, Craughwell, Co. Galway and formerly of Ballingarrane, Clonmel
Reposing at her home in Parkroe, Craughwell on Friday evening from 6.30pm unto 9.30pm
Funeral arriving at St Colman’s Church, Craughwell on Saturday morning for requiem mass at 12 noon.
Funeral afterwards to Renville Cemetery, Oranmore, Galway
Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Cancer Care West.
India’s Supreme Court has removed Anurag Thakur as the President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
Thakur and his deputy Ajay Shirke were ordered by the top court to quit for not adhering to recommendations by an anti-corruption panel.
Al Jazeera’s Mohamed Vall explains.
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WINLOTT Windward Islands Under-15 cricket
Saint Lucia defeated Dominica by 19 runs, despite their measly total of 63 from 30.3 overs on Monday in SVG.
Results:
St. Lucia U15’s – 63 all out (30.3)
Captain Ackeem Auguste 16 runs
Jerlani Joseph 5.3-4-3
Morell Burton 5-13-3
Dominica U15’s – 44 all out (28.2)
Yawani Regis 11 runs
Royce Paul 10-11-5
Amari Venner 4.2-1-2
This means that St. Lucia has won both their matches in the WINLOTT Windward Islands Under-15 cricket tournament, for which they are the defending champions.
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3M to sell its Communication Markets Division
3M says that it has entered into agreements related to the sale of substantially all of its Communication Markets Division to Corning Incorporated, for USD 900 million.
This business consists of optical fiber and copper passive connectivity solutions for the telecommunications industry including 3M’s xDSL, FTTx, and structured cabling solutions and, in certain countries, telecommunications system integration services. This business has annual global sales of about USD 400 million.
“After completing a thorough strategic review, we believe that this business will be well positioned with Corning,” said Ashish Khandpur, executive vice president, Electronics & Energy Business Group. “I want to thank our Communication Markets Division team for their outstanding contributions.”
The sale expected to be completed in 2018. Approximately 500 3M employees are expected to join Corning upon completion of the transaction.
TORONTO, March 10 (Reuters) - Canada’s main stock index declined on Friday as weakness in commodity prices fueled a decline in shares of the heavyweight natural resource sectors.
At 9:40 AM EST (1440 GMT), the Toronto Stock Exchange’s S&P/TSX composite index fell 101.84 points, or 0.64 percent, to 15,759.08.
Taco Bell is giving taco lovers the chance to win a dream wedding at their Las Vegas cantina restaurant as part of their “Love and Tacos” contest.
Anyone can apparently enter the contest, and all that is needed for entry is a 30 second video clip or photo uploaded to social media explaining how Taco Bell played into a couple’s love story.
Fan voting for the contest begins March 1, and judges will eventually choose the finalists. The winning couple will get free trip to Las Vegas, dinner catered by Taco Bell at their Las Vegas Cantina restaurant, Taco Bell t-shirts, champagne flutes, and plenty more perks like wedding photography, a private pool cabana and a VIP table at Drai’s nightclub.
Taco Bell also has a $600 wedding package that’s being described as walking right “up to the counter and order a wedding right off the menu.”
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As more companies struggle to find workers, Walmart is offering a new perk. Yahoo Finance's Seana Smith, Andy Serwer and Dan Roberts discuss.
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Rachel Langlois from Cyprus Credit Union talks about how to educate your children about financial independence as they get older. If you would like more financial advice from Rachel click here.
Trump calls out KKK, hate groups, condemns hatred, bigotry and violence in Charlottesville4:14
U.S. President says racism has no place in America in wake of racist violence in Virginia. Civil rights investigation is opened by attorney general, FBI
Spain players Alvaro Odriozola (L) and Rodrigo Moreno (R) address a press conference after a team's training session at City of Soccer sport complex, in Las Rozas, outside Madrid, Spain, May 30, 2018. EPA-EFE/JAVIER LIZON
Spain player Rodrigo Moreno addresses a press conference after a team's training session at City of Soccer sport complex, in Las Rozas, outside Madrid, Spain, May 30, 2018. EPA-EFE/JAVIER LIZON
Valencia forward Rodrigo Moreno on Wednesday told press his intention was to stay at the club for the coming season, thus playing down rumors heating up ahead of the World Cup that other teams would be interested in signing the Brazil-born Spaniard
Rodrigo spoke to press at the Soccer City training facility in Las Rozas near Madrid, where the Spanish national team was carrying out drills ahead of the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
PINE LAWN, MO – The North County Police Co-Operative is investigating a homicide in Pine Lawn.
The victim, a male in his 30’s was shot in a parking lot off Jennings Station Road around 3:30 pm near I-70. Authorities are not yet releasing his identity pending notification of his family.
Police tell Fox 2 that the suspect fled the area on the interstate and has not yet been captured yet.
PEACHEY, Alice Raukawa
PEACHEY,
Alice Raukawa 6-1-66 ~ 6-10-17.
Beloved wife of Ralph Wahrlich and loved Mumma of Lukas. Beloved daughter of both the late David Te Hinga Tu Peachey and Tamairangi Peachey (nee Karaitiana). Beloved sister of Emere (Bubbles), the late Jimmy, and Boydie and Philippa Walker. Beloved sister to Marguerite Kento, Kathleen and the late Winitata Tapsell, David and Caroline Peachey, Robyn and Neil Coley, Joleen Peachey and Shaz, William and Pamela Peachey. Loved Aunty to her huge tribe of nieces and nephews. An especially big thank you to Pauline Sheehan for the love and devotion that you have shown our lovely sister over the last 4 months, you will be forever in our hearts. Loved friend to the many who knew her. Special thanks to Kahukura Palliative Care and DHB caregivers.
A service to give thanks for Alice’s life will be held at Rosewood 415 Queen Street Masterton on Monday 9th October at 10.00am followed by private cremation.
Masterton FDANZ
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Sarah Burnham wins CT Women’s Open
Sarah Burnham shot a 4-under-par 68 Wednesday to win the 20th Connecticut Women’s Open championship by six strokes at Innis Arden Golf Club in Greenwich.
Burnham, who plays out of Rush Creek GC in Maple Grove, Minnesota, finished with a 36-hole total of 7-under 137. Elsa Diaz (Independence GC) shot a 66 to be the opening-round leader Tuesday, but skied to a 77 Wednesday to place second.
Former champion Liz Caron, who now works at the Mill River Club in Oyster Bay, New York, finished third at 2-over 146. Catherine McEvoy, who plays out of Innis Arden, was in a four-way tie for sixth place at 5-over 149.
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – The champs are back.
St. Francis opened up fall practice Monday as the reigning NAIA National Champions. The Cougars are also ranked No. 1 in the preseason polls but they’re embracing the pressure that comes with all of the accolades.
Head coach Kevin Donley said he watched at least a little bit of that title game every day since it happened in mid-December. Now he’ll stop that process as the 2017 campaign gets underway.
5 key findings about LGBT Americans
by Annalisa Lista - 2017.06.14
The Pew Research Center has diffused five data about the LGBT community in the USA.
1) Americans are becoming more accepting in their views of LGBT people and homosexuality in general, and the number of people identifying as LGBT has grown in recent years. For example, 63% of Americans said in 2016 that homosexuality should be accepted by society, compared with 51% in 2006.
2) Bisexuals make up the largest share of LGBT Americans, at least 40%.
3) Gay men and lesbians are more likely than bisexuals to be “out”. Overall, only 28% of bisexuals say that all or most of the important people in their lives are aware that they are LGBT. Meanwhile, 77% of gay men and 71% of lesbians say the same.
4) Most LGBT Americans (72%) say they have never lived somewhere that is known as an LGBT neighborhood.
5) There are demographic differences in who identifies as LGBT. Most are young women of Hispanic origin.
El Presidente Te Amamos Puerrrto Rico!! (Like, Mucho Mucho)
President Trump Drops Falso Spanish Accent to Show Love for Puerto Rico
Not sure if President Trump made things better or worse in the Puerto Rico department after an awkward/offensive attempt at a Spanish accent.
The Prez and Melania attended a White House ceremony Friday in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, and he decided to unveil an overemphasized accent to say Puerto Rico.
Considering what happened just a few days ago when he was on the hurricane-ravaged island ... ya gotta question the judgment in doing this. Although the crowd at the White House didn't seem to mind.
Yeah ... definitely made it worse.
Happy Hispanic Heritage Month!
1:33 Watch UK signee Shai Gilgeous-Alexander win Derby Classic three-point contest Pause
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2:15 Lightning illuminates downtown Lexington skyline
2:39 Sheriff: Man thought to have fallen into Kentucky River liked to night fish
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3:26 United passenger attorney: Airlines have bullied us, and Dao is 'the guy to stand up for passengers'
1:37 Hawkins, Willis begin next chapter of their lives - the autograph tour
1:31 Lexington School students sing national anthem for new U.S. citizens
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You may have heard the hype...now get the scoop on Shakeology! How you can meet the man who is shaking up the way Americans eat.
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What area of expertise could a 6-year-old boy possibly have? Toys of course! And this young lad is making quite a living by sharing that knowledge with others on his very own youtube channel. Forbes magazine has ranked Ryan of RyanToysReview as one of the highest paid youtube stars this year. The youngster, who has been reviewing toys on camera for half his life, will make around $11-million in 2017! That’s no chump change.
Tiffany Trump, who was shunned by fashion editors during the Philipp Plein show at the New York Fashion Week (NYFW) Monday, was seen at the Dennis Basso show Tuesday sitting in the front row alongside her friend, designer Andrew Warren. Unlike the night before, the seats next to her were filled during the show Tuesday. The…
× NOPD: Woman shot to death in Gert Town
NEW ORLEANS – The NOPD is investigating a fatal shooting in Gert Town that left one woman dead.
Second District officers responded to a call about someone forcing their way into a residence in the 7800 block of Olive Street around 11 a.m., according to the NOPD.
While the officers were on their way to the scene, a second call went out reporting shots fired in the area.
When officers arrived, they found the body of a woman who had been shot multiple times inside of the residence.
She was pronounced dead on the scene, according to the NOPD.
Homicide Detective Thaddeus Williams is in charge of the ongoing investigation and can be reached at (504) 658-5300 with any information regarding this incident.
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× Georgia sports agent pleads guilty in UNC football scandal
HILLSBOROUGH, N.C. — Georgia-based sports agent Terry Watson pleaded guilty Monday to 13 felony charges related to the 2010 UNC football scandal, according to WTVD.
In a deal with prosecutors, Watson admitted providing illegal benefits to UNC players in an attempt to get them to sign with him when they turned professional.
The plea deal included a suspended prison sentence and probation on the 13 counts of athlete-agent inducement. He must also pay a $5,000 fine.
One of Watson’s associates also accused of violating North Carolina’s law that bars illegally luring collegiate athletes into contracts admitted guilt in a Hillsborough courtroom Monday, but did not plead guilty.
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ST. LOUIS, Mo. - Stressed out moms can get some relief by taking time out for a "mindfulness" skincare routine.
Beauty blogger Sonja Shin joins us to talk about how to reduce stress and look good by incorporating mindfulness into your skincare routine.
For more information, visit MayYouShine.com.
0:45 New Year's Eve in uptown Charlotte Pause
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The start of a new year is when many people make resolutions to improve their lives.
Have you made any resolutions for 2017? Do you ever make new year's resolutions?
Perhaps most importantly, will you be able to stick to them?
TBILISI, March 29 The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $114 million loan for build a new road in Georgia and help improve the former Soviet republic's transport links, the bank said on Wednesday.
The loan would finance construction of a 14.3 km bypass around the port city of Batumi on Georgia's Black Sea coast which lies on an international trade route, the bank said in a statement. Funds would also support maintenance of other roads.
"Georgia is well poised to become a stronger transport and logistics hub for the Caucasus region — something that could help propel the country's growth and development," said Yesim Elhan-Kayalar, ADB country director in Georgia.
"ADB is committed to play a seminal role in improving the country's transport connectivity and the sustainability of its road network through this project," he said. (Reporting by Margarita Antidze; Editing by Edmund Blair)
× Last tour of Illinois Executive Mansion given before closure
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – The final tours of Illinois’ Executive Mansion have been given before the home closed for restoration work.
The (Springfield) State Journal-Register reports that about 20 people were on Saturday’s tour. Illinois first lady Diana Rauner is leading a private fundraising campaign to pay for the estimated $15 million in work that is expected to keep the mansion closed for 18 months. So far the mansion association has raised $4.5 million.
Planned work on the 161-year-old home includes mechanical system upgrades, landscape and grounds improvements, security enhancements and interior and exterior restoration work. The home also will be made accessible to the disabled.
No work has been done on the mansion except emergency repairs since the early 1970s. The Rauners will live in the Director’s House at the Illinois State Fairgrounds while work is being done.
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Last summer, Christian McCaffrey made a number of Sportscenter worthy plays in drills that made him a star before he’d even played a single game for the Panthers.
On Tuesday, we got our first eye-popping play from Carolina’s 2018 first-round pick, wide receiver D.J. Moore.
Watch Moore reel in a one-handed catch on a pass from Cam Newton.
Good start.
Distinctively remodeled historic Mediterranean Revival/Old Spanish masterpiece. Four bedroom, two bath main house and detached two-car garage with second floor one bedroom, one bath apartment with private entry. Walled and surrounded by plush foliage. Gourmet kitchen with professional six-burner Wolf gas range/griddle. Neutral granite ctops and backsplash, Sub-Zero fridge, island. Butler's pantry with icemaker. Laundry room/pantry. Formal dining room, living room with fireplace, family room, sun room, foyer. Tented in 2017, new septic six years old, new canopies and garage doors, newer a/c units, remodeled baths.
Bankrupt emergency room operator Adeptus Health Inc must disclose information on the status of its joint ventures before it can seek court approval for its projected value, its shareholders' committee argued in court papers filed on Friday.
Negotiations over the joint ventures agreements remain under way and it is unclear how they may affect Adeptus' estimated valuation, the company's official committee of equity security holders said in papers filed in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Dallas, marking the latest round in fighting between shareholders and the company over the estimate.
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April 7 Catapult Group International Ltd
* Cat appoints Powell as CEO, Holthouse to head strategy
* Catapult appoints Joe Powell as CEO
* Holthouse will serve as co-ceo with Powell during a three-month handover period
* Holthouse will also remain an executive director on board
* Powell joins catapult from ASX-listed Seek Limited
* Co- founder and current Chief Executive Officer Shaun Holthouse to take on global head of strategy role Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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* FRENCH STATE-BACKED INVESTMENT BANK BPIFRANCE LOOKS VERY FAVOURABLY UPON THE POTENTIAL ACQUISITION OF GEMALTO BY ATOS-SPOKESWOMAN FOR BPIFRANCE Further company coverage: (Reporting by Mathieu Rosemain)
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Duchess of Cambridge emerges from London hospital to show well-wishers newborn son, hours after giving birth
Britain needs to decide what kind of tax system it wants. A much simpler one would be nice. Failing that, if the state insists on things being ridiculously complicated, it ought to make it easy to get help. Today, however, we can reveal that more than four million calls to HM Revenue & Customs went unanswered in the past year – amounting to more than one in 10. The Public Accounts Committee of MPs says that in many cases callers probably hung up because of long waiting times. Fourteen per cent of those who got through faced a delay of over 10 minutes.
The men and women hit hardest by this are the self-employed. The number of self-employed Britons has risen by 1.5 million since 2001. For some...
Vigil@nce - pfSense: Cross Site Request Forgery
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SYNTHESIS OF THE VULNERABILITY
An attacker can trigger a Cross Site Request Forgery of pfSense, in order to force the victim to perform operations.
Impacted products: pfSense.
Severity: 2/4.
Creation date: 30/03/2018.
DESCRIPTION OF THE VULNERABILITY
The pfSense product offers a web service.
However, the origin of queries is not checked. They can for example originate from an image included in an HTML document.
An attacker can therefore trigger a Cross Site Request Forgery of pfSense, in order to force the victim to perform operations.
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PARIS (AP) — French authorities are investigating an assault on an 8-year-old boy wearing a Jewish skullcap in a Paris suburb, which President Emmanuel Macron denounced as "heinous."
Interior Minister Gerard Collomb said in a statement late Tuesday that investigators suspect the incident Monday in the town of Sarcelles was motivated by anti-Semitism. Collomb said police are doing "everything" to identify the perpetrators, described by French media as teenagers who ran away after tripping and kicking the boy.
Macron tweeted: "Each time a citizen is attacked because of his age, appearance or religion, it is the whole nation that is attacked."
Collomb and Jewish leaders have said the number of anti-Semitic acts in France has risen this month after a drop in previous years.
Mix 94.1 presents the Barenaked Ladies at Red Rock this Summer as part of Red Rock’s Summer Concert Series! Be a part of their “Last Summer On Earth Tour 2018” with special guests Better Than Ezra and KT Tunstall at Red Rock Pool on June 16. Come hear songs from the band’s fifteenth studio album, “Fake Nudes” with songs like “Canada Dry,” “Nobody Better,” and more. Listen this weekend to Mix 94.1 to win tickets or you can purchase tickets right now at ticketmaster.com.
Boychuk (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision for Monday's divisional clash with Washington.
The veteran defenseman has already missed two games due to the injury, though not much is known about the nature of said injury. When healthy, Boychuk is a lockdown defender whose heavy shot allows him to offer some offensive contributions, including three goals and eight points in 27 contests this season. Look for Dennis Seidenberg to continue in the lineup if Boychuk is unable to go.
Welland Civic Square could see an upgrade if council approves the development of a concept plan for changing the public area in front.
A report from city staff says the civic square has the potential to be a landmark in the downtown core and that downtown revitalization is an important part of the overall health of a community.
It says the space has seen an increasing in interest, with events such as movie nights and community events broadcast on the big screen bringing in local residents.
“In order to continue the growth of these events, and to attract future community gatherings, a revitalization strategy for (the) civic square is necessary,” the report says.
It adds that Niagara Region has contributed, in kind, an architect holding the position of manager of urban design, to work on the project and produce the concept drawings, and renderings for the revitalization of the civic square.
LAS VEGAS (AP) — In keeping with tradition, dozens of couples have obtained marriage licenses in Las Vegas this Valentine’s Day.
The Clark County Marriage License Bureau reported issuing more than 110 marriage licenses by Tuesday afternoon.
Its main office in downtown Las Vegas closes at midnight.
A county spokesman, Dan Kulin, says the bureau issues about 120 licenses on a normal Tuesday.
Nearly 380 couples obtained licenses last year’s Valentine’s Day, which fell on a Sunday.
In an area where people can get married in venues that range from a shooting range to a Denny’s restaurant, the bureau is one of the busiest in the nation. It issues more than 80,000 marriage licenses every year.
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Police are looking for a 2002 white Buick Century on Tuesday morning after a man committed a robbery Tuesday morning at a North Topeka home. The woman, described as older aged, walked into her enclosed detached garage around 8 a.m. Tuesday at the Cottages of Topeka, 620 N.W. Lyman, when she found a man in the garage.
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SALT LAKE CITY — Utah billionaire and philanthropist Jon Huntsman Sr. has died.
Huntsman’s assistant Pam Bailey confirmed he died Friday in Salt Lake City. He was 80.
Bailey declined to name a cause of death.
Huntsman was the founder and longtime executive chairman of Huntsman Corp., an $11 billion company that refines raw materials that go into thousands of products.
He also founded the Huntsman Cancer Institute in Salt Lake City.
The research centre is dedicated to finding a cure through human genetics.
Huntsman had nine children, including Jon Huntsman Jr., the U.S. ambassador to Russia and a former Utah governor and presidential candidate.
The elder Huntsman served as a special assistant to President Richard Nixon and was a major force in Utah and national politics.
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Customs intercept contraband valued at N334m
The Federal Operations Unit (FOU) of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ikeja says it intercepted contraband with a Duty Paid Value (DPV) of N334 million between April 1 and June 12. The command said it also recovered N273.6 million from duty payments and demand notices on goods that tried to beat the system in the period under review.
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DALLAS -- The Dallas Police Department on Tuesday afternoon reported that two of its officers had been shot.
The announcement was made about 5:14 p.m.
Our thoughts and prayers are with @DallasPD and the two officers shot and critically wounded. Texas honors all the men and women who protect and serve our communities, and justice will be served. https://t.co/gkUnxciFOs — Gov. Greg Abbott (@GovAbbott) April 24, 2018
The department stated the officers were critically wounded and called for prayers for them and their families. In addition, the department reported, a civilian was shot as well. The condition of that civilian wasn't immediately known.
Spectrum News is working to obtain more information and will add updates as they become available.
Dog owners are being warned about a new deadly strain of parvovirus that has reached Australia. Andrea Nicolas reports.
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Israel's education minister is warning Lebanon following threats by Hassan Nasrallah, the leader of the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah.
Naftali Bennett, a member of Israel's security cabinet, says any future attack by Hezbollah would be considered a "declaration of war by the Lebanese state" as a whole. He says Israel won't operate "surgically" in the next war with the Shiite militia.
Bennett's remarks to Army Radio on Monday follow Nasrallah's threat Sunday to crush any Israeli force that enters Lebanon.
Israel and Hezbollah fought a month-long war in 2006. Hezbollah fired over 4,000 rockets at Israeli communities, while Israel bombed targets in southern Lebanon. About 1,200 Lebanese died, most of them civilians, as well as 44 Israeli civilians and 121 soldiers.
Today, the two neighboring countries remain technically at war.
Kenya’s coffee farmers are going nuts. Prices for unshelled macadamia nuts have doubled so far this season and are now more than triple what producers get for coffee. No surprise, then, that production of coffee is declining and macadamia output has surged to a record.
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Former ROH Champion Reportedly Signs with WWE
Former ROH Champion Adam Cole has signed a deal with WWE, according to PWInsider. Cole will be working the WWE NXT brand.
No word yet on when Cole will make his NXT debut but he is scheduled to start training at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando this week.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Monday, Augusta Mayor Hardie Davis will host a holiday open house.
Today’s event will take place from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm at the Municipal Building.
All Residents and business owners are invited to attend.
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In occupied Kashmir, amid severe restrictions in Srinagar, the puppet authorities, today, disallowed the Friday congregational prayers at historic Jamia Masjid in Srinagar.
All roads leading to the Jamia Masjid were sealed with concertina wires and barricades while all main gates were locked to prevent people from offering prayers at the historic mosque.
Many parts of Srinagar were put under strict restrictions today to stop people from conducting a march towards Shopian town.
Call for the march was given by the Joint Resistance Leadership comprising Syed Ali Gilani, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Muhammad Yasin Malik to express solidarity with the families of the civilians who were recently killed in the brutal actions of the troops in Shopian district.—KMS
BRIGHTON, Colo. (CBS4)– A Brighton middle school teacher has been charged with sexual assault on a child.
On Wednesday, the Adams County District Attorney announced that Rory Seeman, a teacher at Overland Trail Middle School in Brighton, has been charged with four counts of sexual assault on a child involving two students at the school.
Seeman, 33, has been charged with two counts of sexual assault on a child by a person in a position of trust, and two counts of sexual assault on a child.
Seeman teaches computer skills at Overland Trail Middle School at 455 N. 19th Avenue. The charges relate to his conduct between August and November of last year with two 7th grade girls, then ages 11 and 12, who were in his class.
Seeman is scheduled to appear in court at 8:30 a.m. Friday for a preliminary hearing.
Yazoo City native Kenneth Westbrook has published a novel titled Set Free by the Sea.
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Romelu Lukaku has been tipped to leave Everton in the summer with Chelsea reportedly showing interest in re-signing their former striker.
The Belgium international is yet to put pen to paper on a new deal with the Toffees, with his current contract set to expire in June 2019.
And ex-Blues striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink has hinted Lukaku would be a good fit at Stamford Bridge, comparing him to Diego Costa.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Tennessee State Museum is offering a free day next month for families with homeschooled children.
A state museum news release says the second annual "Homeschool Day" will take place Sept. 15 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The museum will hold special programs only for homeschoolers.
Some programs will focus on citizenship, including a citizenship quiz and a "Notable Tennessean Citizen" station. There will be characters in costume and other hands-on activities.
State Capitol tours will also be available.
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Cullman police are looking for a bank robbery suspect.
A man who claimed he was armed, but never showed a weapon, came into the Traditions Bank Main Branch on Highway 31 Friday morning, according to Cullman police.
Authorities say the man got away with an undisclosed amount of money.
The man was last seen wearing a blue cap and a grey t-shirt. He was last seen southbound on Highway 31 in a dark colored Jeep Liberty with a wheel on the back.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Cullman Police Department at 256-775-7170.
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Trump, Dems at odds over immigrants, border wall in budget battle
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump and top congressional Democrats remain shy of an agreement to put language into a government spending bill to protect many young immigrants from deportation.
A White House official and a Senate Democratic aide say the White House has offered a two-and-a-half-year extension of President Barack Obama’s Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, or DACA. In exchange, the White House wants $25 billion for Trump’s proposed border wall with Mexico and other security measures.
Democrats say for that amount, DACA recipients and people who might qualify for the program must get more: a chance at citizenship.
DACA lets immigrants brought to the U.S. illegally as children stay temporarily and get jobs. Trump halted the program last fall.
The aides spoke on condition of anonymity to disclose private talks.
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The firefighters arrived at the 15400 block of South Orchard Avenue around 4:30 a.m. Four adults and one child were displaced by the fire, the Fire Department said, and the American Red Cross has responded to the scene to help them.
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Akshay Kumar brought in the New Year by sharing his line-up of films for 2017, which included Subhash Kapoor‘s upcoming courtroom comedy drama, Jolly LLB 2, Shree Narayan Singh‘s Toilet Ek Prem Katha with Bhumi Pednekar and Anupam Kher, Shankar‘s 2.0 with Rajinikanth and finally R Balki‘s Pad Man.
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Earlier reports that this slice-of-life film will mark Akki‘s reunion with Amitabh Bachchan, a Balki film regular, and his Thank You co-star Sonam Kapoor. Balki met Akshay Kumar for a narration in October and the actor was delighted to learn that he was the filmmaker’s first choice for the role. The film is reported to be the biopic of Arunachalam Muruganantham and will chronicle his journey to finding a way to make cheap, affordable sanitary napkins for women in his village. Shooting will start soon.
The actor is currently holidaying in Cape Town with wife Twinkle and kids, Aarav and Nitara.
Detroit Lions defensive end Kerry Hyder is taken off the field after being injured during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017, in Indianapolis. Darron Cummings AP Photo
Vacaville police Detective Michael Miller testified at the preliminary hearing for Houston that cash Houston was counting in his car came from the proceeds of prostitution by a woman who had 37 prostitution ads on websites. Houston drove the woman to the Quality Inn where a guest had responded March 9 to her sex ad, according to testimony by law enforcement in the preliminary hearing.
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Welcome home Captain Justin Briggs and the 635th Regional Support Group of the Kansas Army National Guard out of Topeka, KS! Captain Briggs, of Frontenac, has been away from home for ten months, nine of which he spent deployed in Kuwait as part of Operation Spartan Shield. He returns home to his wife Amy, 16-year-old Saige, 13-year-old Eric and 11-month old Reid, who was only six weeks old when his dad was deployed.
China today denied any political motive in the cancellation of flights by its flag carrier to North Korea, as pressure mounts on Beijing to help curb Pyongyang's weapons programmes. State broadcaster CCTV reported last Friday that Air China had suspended its Beijing-Pyongyang route, leading to speculation the move was intended to pressure the North.
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Flint's first female football team was in their third season.
But then it took a turn.
Players left due to injury, discord or financial instability.
One of those players was rookie running back Christiana Smith.
Smith lost her job during the season and was unable to make the 45-minute commute to practice.
In the end, the team lost half its players and coaching staff.
But, the remaining women decided to continue.
One of those players was rookie wide receiver Jessica Webber.
"It made us feel like everyone was giving up on us," Webber said. "We will continue on and we will show them that we aren't just a team but family too."
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A mulch fire is reported at Summit Lubricants, 4080 Pearl Street Road, Batavia. Town of Batavia Fire Department is responding.
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Actress Lena Dunham, who played the role of Hannah in”Girls”, says her character became a mother in the end of the TV series as they didnt want to have a “traditional romantic partnership”.
The final episode of “Girls” was aired on April 16 night. The show began with Hannah being bratty with her parents and it ended with Hannah becoming a parent herself to a boy named Grover.
“There was always some sense that for Hannah, finality didn’t have to do with a traditional romantic partnership, but it did have to do with some kind of partnership,” Dunham told people.com.
“And the most selfless partnership you take on is when you have a child — that’s something that seemed like it would be a really interesting thing to see a notoriously selfish person try their hand at,” she added.
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JAMB blacklists 48 CBT centres for malpractice in 2017 UTME
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has blacklisted 48 Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres over their involvement in extortion and organised examination malpractices during the 2017 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). JAMB’s Registrar, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, made the disclosure on Wednesday in Abuja at a news conference at the end of an enlarged meeting with…
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NEW YORK (AP) — Gun deaths have fallen in California over a 16 year period ending in 2015, driven largely by a decline in gang violence, a recent — and rare — scientific study of firearm violence found.
Researchers at the University of California, Davis published their findings in the May issue of the journal Annals of Epidemiology after reviewing 50,921 firearm deaths recorded in California between 2000 and 2015.
The report found 24,922 firearm homicides during that period and 23,682 suicides by gun. Researchers say the number of firearm homicides dropped from 4.19 per 100,000 people in 2000 to a low of 3.13 per 100,000 in 2014 before ticking up slightly in 2015.
Researcher Veronica Pear attributed the decline in gun homicides to a reduction of gang violence, particularly in Los Angeles County.
Jacobson Pharma of Hong Kong raised $64 million in a private placement. The company, which supplies 30% of Hong Kong's generic drugs, intends to use the proceeds for M&A, including in-licensing and direct investment into "technology-oriented biopharma products." Currently, Jacobson's business involves traditional Chinese medicines for the Hong Kong market. One year ago, Jacobson completed an $85 million IPO on the Hong Kong exchange, 45% of which was earmarked for strategic acquisitions.
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Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for a 30-year-old man wanted on two bench warrants.
Damon J. Soderlund is wanted for two counts of contempt of court. He is also wanted for questioning in an abuse case.
He is described as 5-foot-9, 230 pounds with brown hair and blue eyes. He has no permanent address but frequents the Kailua-Kona area.
Police ask anyone with information on his whereabouts to call the Police Department’s non-emergency line at 935-3311.
Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous may call the islandwide Crime Stoppers number at 961-8300 and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000. Crime Stoppers is a volunteer program run by ordinary citizens who want to keep their community safe. Crime Stoppers doesn’t record calls or subscribe to caller ID. Crime Stoppers information is kept confidential.
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BERKELEY, Calif.—For Michael Kharitonov, building a hedge fund based on machine learning has been a rule of threes: It was three times as hard, and it took three times as long, as anticipated.
“Most of the things we’ve tried have failed,” said the co-founder of a little-known firm called Voleon Group.
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Joseph “Joe” H. Johnson, 69, passed away on February 7th, 2017. He was born to Charles H. Johnson and Mary A. Johnson in Buffalo, Wyoming.
Joe served in the United States Navy and was a Vietnam Veteran. He retired from Phoenix Cement.
Joe is preceded in death by his father, Charles H. Johnson; brother, David C. Johnson and his sons, Darwin and Jayon Johnson.
He is survived by his loving wife, Ella Mae Johnson; sons, Byron and Charles Johnson; mother, Mary Johnson; brother, Herb Johnson; sister, Della Graf; grandchildren, Brittany and Haley Johnson, David and Kelsea Johnson, Addi and Ben Johnson and numerous nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at a later date.
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Khloe Kardashian just wrote such a sweet note to boyfriend Tristan Thompson!
The 33-year-old reality star, who is reportedly expecting her first child with Tristan, took to her Instagram to share her thoughts.
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“The day I met you, my life changed. Thank you my love!” Khloe wrote, adding in heart emojis.
Khloe included an adorable photo of the couple sharing a kiss during her recent birthday bash.
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The crisis in Catalonia has been a tricky issue for some European politicians, torn between supporting the government in Madrid and wishing to condemn the violence.
Adam Fleming reports.
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WeWork CEO says revenue runs at $1 bln a year, no IPO details yet
NEW YORK, June 14 The chief executive of WeWork Cos Inc said on Wednesday the coworking space startup he co-founded is now generating $1 billion a year in revenue at current rates and will launch an initial public offering, but did not say where or when.
A deadly night-time fire raced through a 24-story apartment tower in London early Wednesday, killing at least six people and injuring dozens more. Some desperate residents threw their children from high windows, hoping someone on the ground would catch them.
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Prince Philip's cousin Countess Mountbatten has died at the age of 93.
Patricia Knatchbull was third cousin to the Queen, and god parent to Prince Charles.
A spokesman for the family said: "It is with great sadness that we announce the death of the Countess Mountbatten of Burma.
"Patricia Mountbatten died peacefully on Tuesday 13 June at her home in Mersham, Kent, surrounded by her children.
"Her husband, the celebrated film producer Lord Brabourne, died in 2005.
"The arrangements for a funeral in London followed by a burial service in Mersham will be announced in due course."
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She was born on February 14, 1924, in Westminster and passed away in Mersham Kent yesterday.
CLEVELAND (92.3 The Fan) – Another injury has hit the Cleveland Cavaliers.
This time, it is guard J.R. Smith who is hurt.
Smith limped to the locker room at halftime of Game 2 of their Eastern Conference quarterfinal series against the Indiana Pacers Monday night and will not return due to a left hamstring injury.
Smith, who finished with 3 points in 18 minutes while making 1 of 3 shots, came out of the locker room after just under a minute elapsed in the third quarter and sat on the baseline near the Cavs bench.
During the first timeout of the third quarter, Smith appeared frustrated and did not interact with his teammates, opting to stay away from the huddle by himself.
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The Henrico County Planning Dept. will hold a meeting on June 4. (Source: NBC12)
The Henrico County Planning Department wants to hear from you following a study of the Route 5 corridor.
They want to present new information and "review revised draft goals, objectives and strategies as well as new draft design guidelines for the corridor."
The meeting will be held on June 4 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Varina Area Library, 1875 New Market Road.
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The tariff talk is stretching into July as the US puts China back in its sights.
US officials will be deciding on over $34 billion in tariffs against Chinese products on Friday. This comes after Donald Trump moved to block China Mobile from offering services in the US over spying concerns.
The US President is also making a vague threat against the WTO, claiming the organization is treating America unfairly and he’s going to ‘do something’ about it.
And Trump is accusing OPEC of manipulating the global crude market as oil prices gain once again. The price of US crude is up to 74.87 a barrel.
Meanwhile, Wall Street is expected to have another win today before it closes early for the July 4th holiday tomorrow. The boost is coming from tech stocks as analysts are expecting positive earnings reports from Silicon Valley next week.
The Loonie is slowing gaining ground again, up to 76.05 cents US this morning.
George Michael's boyfriend has revealed he did not see the singer on the night of his death and fell asleep in his car instead.
The 53-year-old star was found dead at his home in Goring-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, on Christmas Day.
Michael's publicist has said there were no suspicious circumstances around his death, while police said more tests needed to be carried out after a post-mortem examination proved "inconclusive".
After news of the Faith singer's death broke, Fadi Fawaz, the singer's partner, said he found the star dead when he arrived to wake him ahead of a planned Christmas Day lunch.
ISTANBUL (AP) — A court in Istanbul has ruled for the release from jail of Amnesty International's Turkey chairman, Taner Kilic, pending a verdict in his trial.
Kilic, who was imprisoned in June, is accused of links to cleric Fethullah Gulen, whom Turkey says orchestrated the 2016 failed coup attempt. Kilic was accused of using an encrypted mobile messaging application allegedly employed by Gulen's network. Kilic denies the accusation.
The court ruled for Kilic's release on Wednesday on condition that he regularly report to a police station.
He is on trial with a group of 10 other activists detained in a police raid in July while attending a workshop on digital security. They were charged with belonging to and abetting terror organizations. The others of the group have already been released from jail.
The Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program, a division of the Ohio Department of Insurance, announced it will visit Lake County to hold two Medicare Check-Up Day events.
They are:
• Oct. 11 — Perry Senior Center, 2800 Perry Park Road, at 11 a.m. Register at 440-259-3772.
• Oct. 12 — Fairport Senior Center, 1380 East St., at noon. Register at 440-354-3674.
During Medicare’s annual open enrollment, Ohioans can:
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Those unable to attend a Medicare Check-Up Day event can contact OSHIIP at 800-686-1578 or call Medicare at 800-633-4227. Information including specific plan details is available at www.medicare.gov.
SEOUL, March 31 Samsung Electronics Co Ltd said on Friday it paid Vice Chairman Jay Y. Lee, the third-generation leader of Samsung Group, 1.135 billion won ($1.02 million) last year, disclosing his compensation for the first time.
Lee is currently on trial for bribery, embezzlement and other charges amid a corruption scandal that has rocked South Korea.
Lee's compensation package includes 476 million won in wages equivalent to three months' pay as director. South Korean companies are required to disclose compensation for executives who sit on the board and are paid at least 500 million won on an annual basis. ($1 = 1,117.2300 won) (Reporting by Se Young Lee; Editing by Randy Fabi)
The 2017 Spring Jamboree will take place March 31 - April 1 at the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites East Peoria.
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A worst case scenario followed a 1:10 p.m. Friday, June 6, dispatch to the 2400 block of Benedict Road in Culloden: A woman had shot herself and her two children.
Based on reports from Cabell County Sheriff Chuck Zerkle, Leah Cart, 39 , has been identified as the victim who apparently shot five -year-old, Olivia, and seven-year-old , Jonah. As of this writing, Jonah is "hanging on by a thread" following surgery at a Huntington hospital.
Zerkle said that her husband received a text message that caused him to rush home.
At this time, the incident is regarded as domestic related.
Drink Local Wine was created as a grassroots effort by several wine journalists to raise awareness of the presence of the industry in states not located on the West Coast, in the "other 47." Founded in 2008 by Jeff Siegel, "The Wine Curmudgeon," and Washington Post wine columnist Dave McIntyre , it spearheaded an annual Regional Wine Week and complemented those with an annual conference, hopscotching from Texas to Virginia to Missouri to Colorado and the landing in Baltimore for what turned out to be the last one, in the early spring of 2013. That program included a two-day conference and then a Twitter Tweet-Off at Camden Yards over looking the ballpark, the latter event drawing a crowd of wine professionals and the general public.
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Spain secured their place at the 2018 World Cup finals in Russia, with a 3-0 win over Albania on Friday night.
Rodrigo, Isco and Thiago Alcantara were all on the scoresheet, to hand the former world champions victory in a match laced with political tension.
La Roja shrugged off the distractions of a turbulent week off the field caused by Catalonia’s drive for independence and more jeers for outspoken defender Gerard Pique, to seal top spot in Group G of European qualifying.
Their qualification was confirmed, after Italy could manage only a 1-1 draw at home to Macedonia.
They join England and Germany, who qualified on Thursday night, as some of the European powerhouses that will be at next year’s tournament.
The Beaufort County Sheriff's Office is looking for two men after a shooting injured three people outside Mickey's Pub and Grill on Hilton Head Island Wednesday. One of the men fired into the crowd while the other fought a patron, police say.
GRENOBLE, France: Rescuers called off their search Sunday for a Japanese climber who went missing on Mont Blanc, a day after a Czech mountaineer died while descending Europe’s highest peak. No one had seen Hironobu Shimosawa, 35, since Monday, after he set out on his own to scale the 4,810-meter (15,780-feet) summit. The PGHM rescue service, based in the French Alpine town of Chamonix, said Shimosawa had contacted a friend via Facebook on Wednesday asking for help. Search efforts using mountaineers and helicopters were hampered by bad weather. Despite relatively warm temperatures during the day, the peak remains treacherous even in the height of summer. A Korean climber was found dead on the mountain on August 2, a week after two Germans froze to death on its slopes after being caught in a snow storm. PGHM said Saturday that they had located the body of the 42-year-old Czech mountaineer who had fallen to his death.
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WASHINGTON — A bipartisan group of five senators will travel to Puerto Rico Saturday to survey damage from Hurricane Maria and monitor relief efforts.
The hurricane has killed at least 34 people and most residents are still without electricity.
Democratic lawmakers participating in the trip are Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand of New York, Tim Kaine of Virginia and Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut.
Republican Sens. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin and Cory Gardner of Colorado will also make the trip. The Department of Homeland Security is co-ordinating the visit.
The government is spending almost $200 million a day for emergency hurricane response. Lawmakers in the coming weeks will likely consider a $29 billion disaster aid package to pay for recovery efforts and federal flood insurance claims.
TAYLOR, Ariz. (AP) — A second Arizona county in two weeks has confirmed that fleas in the area tested positive for plague.
The announcement by Navajo County Public Health officials on Friday comes one week after Coconino County officials found prairie dogs in the area to be carrying fleas with the plague.
Plague is an infectious disease infamous for killing millions of Europeans in the Middle Ages.
The fleas in Navajo County were found near the town of Taylor.
Navajo County advises people to watch for sudden die-offs of groups of prairie dogs or rodents, which might be an indicator of the plague.
Officials have notified residents and plan to treat and closely monitor the rodent burrows.
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The fall is a busy time for birthdays in the Ball family. LaVar Ball and Lonzo Ball celebrated theirs in late October, LiAngelo Ball turned 19 in November and Tina Ball takes her turn with her 50th birthday on Dec. 11.
To celebrate the occasion, the Lady Baller’s boys posted to Instagram in support of “the greatest woman out there.”
Happy birthday to the greatest woman out there. Love you momma❤️ A post shared by LiAngelo Ball (@gelo) on Dec 11, 2017 at 7:42am PST
Happy Birthday Momma Love You 💕 A post shared by LaMelo Ball (@melo) on Dec 11, 2017 at 7:12am PST
We at LonzoWire would also like to extend our birthday wishes to Tina. Without her, we wouldn’t be here, either!
Pearson (PSO -2.3% ) has taken a fall this morning as it appears in the spotlight of The Washington Post, which reports the company added language into some of its software programs for college students and tracked how that affected problem-solving, in a "social-psychological" experiment.
Education Week reported on a research paper where nearly 9,300 students were part of the experiment in Spring 2017 when using Pearson's MyLab Programming.
The company embedded "growth-mindset" and other psychological messaging into some of the programs and tracked whether students receiving the messages completed more problems than others, Education Week says.
Pearson replies: "Recent media coverage has mischaracterized a relatively minor product update by extracting technical language from the research that, when taken out of context, and paired with words like 'experiment,' conveys a malicious intent."
RCMP are seeking the public's help in locating a wanted man who was also involved in an overnight shooting.
Dakota Jackson Grey, 22, of Grande Prairie, currently has a warrant for his arrest issued by Edmonton Police Service for robbery and was also involved in an overnight shooting in Grande Prairie.
RCMP say Grey is considered armed and dangerous and could be in the Grande Prairie area.
Grey has a number of tattoos, including a very notable one on the left cheek of his face.
Anyone who encounters him is advised to not approach him and to contact your local police immediately.
Alief Elsik (Houston) won its first state championship over the weekend and will finish the season atop the Super 25 winter boys soccer rankings from the United Soccer Coaches.
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Elsik defeated San Antonio Reagan, which enters the rankings at No. 4, in the Texas 6A state title game.
St. Ignatius (San Francisco) moved up a spot to No. 2, and Plant City (Fla.) finishes at No. 3. Reagan and Folsom (Calif.) round out the top five.
The only other newcomers to the rankings are Coppell (Texas) at No. 9, and American Heritage (Delray Beach, Fla.), which finished in a tie for 10th.
Republicans who control a majority of the nation's statehouses are considering a wide range of abortion legislation that could test the government's legal ability to restrict a woman's right to terminate pregnancy.
Just this past week, the Mississippi House passed a bill that would make the state the only one to ban all abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
In Missouri, lawmakers heard testimony on a bill that would ban abortions after 20 weeks.
And in Ohio, the House is expected to consider abortion restrictions that have already passed in the Senate. They would prohibit the most common type of procedure used to end pregnancies after 13 weeks and require that fetal remains be buried or cremated.
Abortion has been a hot topic in several legislative sessions that began or continued last month.
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We’re streaming The Swords of Ditto today at 2 p.m. PT. This charming top-down rogue-like has early The Legend of Zelda vibes and a unique progression system. We have a few extra Steam codes to give away during our stream.
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Dutch police say four people have been killed in a collision between a minibus and a truck in the southern town of Helmond.
Police in the East Branbant region say in a tweet that four people travelling in the minibus were killed in the accident Monday in the town 125 kilometers (78 miles) southeast of Amsterdam. The driver of the truck was seriously injured.
The cause of the accident and further details were not immediately available.
TORONTO — Ride-hailing service Lyft will launch its service in Toronto on Tuesday, marking its first expansion outside the United States.
The addition of Lyft brings increased competition to Uber in Canada’s largest city.
The company announced plans to expand to Toronto last month, but had not set a date for its start.
Lyft will operate between Hamilton and Oshawa and as far north as Newmarket.
Uber arrived in Canada several years ago and has fought an uphill regulatory battle ever since.
Beck Taxi says adding thousands of cars to Toronto’s congested streets is the last thing the city needs and only discourages transit ridership.
Manchester United are said to be pushing ahead with a £35million bid for Perisic.
There are claims the Croatia international may have to be sold before 30 June in order for Inter to meet their Financial Fair Play targets.
And PSG believe they may be able to snap up the player before United get their hands on him.
That is according to Italian TV show You Premium Mercato, who claim PSG could agree a swap deal with Inter this summer.
March 29 Cartesian Inc:
* Cartesian reports fourth quarter and full year 2016 financial results
* Q4 GAAP loss per share $0.01
* Q4 adjusted non-GAAP loss per share $0.03
* Qtrly GAAP revenues were $15.2 million compared to $22.2 million
* Gross margin improved to 34% in q4 of 2016 compared to 26% in q4 of 2015
* On a non-GAAP constant currency basis, q4 revenues $16.9 million, down 24% Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Jim Carrey is being criticized on social media for a portrait he painted that is believed to be White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders.
The actor and comedian on Saturday tweeted the painting with the caption: "This is the portrait of a so-called Christian whose only purpose in life is to lie for the wicked. Monstrous!"
Some Twitter users accused Carrey of shaming because of the unflattering portrait. Others were critical of his use of Christian.
A spokeswoman for Carrey confirms it is his painting. But she would not confirm it is Sanders.
The White House has not returned a message seeking comment.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Metrovacesa: Bookrunner:
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Here are the BEST and WORST cities for driving.
The driving app Waze just released the results of its annual study on the best and worst cities for driving. Their rankings are based on things like traffic, safety, and the quality of the roads.
And apparently, the city where drivers are the most miserable is . . . Honolulu.
The rest of the 10 worst cities are: Jacksonville, Florida . . . San Diego . . . Los Angeles . . . Portland, Oregon . . . San Francisco . . . Orlando . . . Charlotte, North Carolina . . . Miami . . . and Savannah, Georgia.
The city where drivers are the happiest is Greensboro, North Carolina.
The rest of the 10 best cities are: Lexington, Kentucky . . . Dayton, Ohio . . . Macon, Georgia . . . Albany, New York . . . Harrisburg, Pennsylvania . . . Portland, Maine . . . Kansas City, Missouri . . . Grand Rapids, Michigan . . . and Hartford, Connecticut.
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As part of the NewTech Meetup we will be holding a very cool pitch-off at the Oskar Blues The Oak Room at 1800 Pike Road in Longmont, CO. It’s on Wednesday, April 19, 2017 starting at 6:00pm. The pitch-off will happen at about 7:30pm. You can RSVP here.
To apply to pitch please submit your info here. I will pick and contact eight companies to pitch for 2 minutes with 2 minutes of questions. If you do not get an email you are not pitching.
The winner of the pitch-off gets a table at Disrupt New York and the second place company gets two tickets to Disrupt New York.
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Tulsa police are investigating a shooting that was reported near 1000 East 51 Place North at 1:10 a.m. Wednesday. "Actually they're down at our detective division right now with homicide detectives.
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The Allendale Township Library, 6175 Library Lane, will host "Book Jeopardy" from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19.
The free event is for patrons age 11 and up. Modeled after the television game show, the program will include a variety of trivia questions from various book genres, including plots, characters, titles and authors. The winning team will receive a prize. To register, visit www.allendalelibrary.org.
A "Movies @ the Library" event is scheduled for 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, with a free showing of "Spider-man: Homecoming." The movie is rated PG-13. All ages are welcome, but children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Popcorn will be provided. Pre-registration is not required.
For more information, visit www.allendalelibrary.org or call 616-895-4178.
The average value for the Canadian dollar on Wednesday was 77.54 cents US, up 0.74 of a cent from Tuesday.
The U.S. dollar was at C$1.2897, down 1.23 cents.
Pound sterling was at C$1.7135, down 1.29 cents, and US$1.3286, up 0.26 of a cent.
The Euro was at C$1.5014, down 0.28 of a cent.
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One killed, 16 injured as Madagascar police disperse protests [no comment]
Hundreds of opposition demonstrators gathered in the centre of Madagascar capital on Saturday (April 21) to protest against new electoral laws which they say are designed to lock out their candidate from a presidential election due this year.
Highlight’s from Sointula Salmon Days 2017! The Saturday portion of the festival featured a parade of many colourful and creative floats and people marching through downtown Sointula.
Festival activities followed at the Arnold Grosnik Memorial Park (Sointula Ball Field) which included art, apparel, and food vendors, a beverage garden, dunk tank, and kids games. A Salmon days dance featuring Crash Palace Cowboys took place in the evening and the festival concluded with a pancake breakfast on Sunday at the Upper Crust Bakery. Events took place between Friday, August 11 and Sunday, August 13.
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[India] Apr 24 (ANI): Up to 43 child labourers from Bihar were rescued in Hyderabad on Tuesday.
As many as 19 child labourers were rescued from a bangle manufacturing firm alone, while 17 were rescued from Secunderabad Railway Station.
After rescuing them, the authorities sent them to Bihar.
"Today we have sent back 43 child labourers back to Bihar through Danapur Express from Secunderabad Railway Station," said Hyderabad Child Protection Officer Imtiaz.
"We have sent them along with police, child protection unit, and women and child welfare department," said Imtiaz. (ANI)
Barcelona have confirmed their €40million (£36.5m) deal for Paulinho from Chinese Super League club Guangzhou Evergrande.
The former Tottenham midfielder will undergo a medical and finalise the terms of his contract on Thursday morning before a official presentation later in the day.
The Catalan club have inserted a buy out clause of the player's contract at €120m (£109m).
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ST. LOUIS, MO — Make no bones (or muscles or tendons) about it: Start running, and there’s a good chance injury may follow. Some estimate that nearly 80 percent of runners are injured each year. Most injuries are caused by overuse—applying repeated force over a prolonged period of time.
With the spring temps finally here in St. Louis, we’re ready to run! But a sprain or a break can take the spring out of one’s step. SLUCare orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Scott Karr treats athletes of all ages and levels. He discusses injuries affecting the feet and legs.
More information: www.SLUCare.edu/orthopedic-surgery
March 31 Xiamen Comfort Science and Technology Group Co Ltd:
* Sees net profit for FY 2017 Q1 up 600 percent to 787 percent, or to be 15 million yuan to 19 million yuan
* Says the net profit of FY 2016 Q1 was 2.1 million yuan
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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Two people were injured in a shooting at a Winston-Salem apartment complex Tuesday night.
Winston-Salem police heard gunshots in the area of New Hope Lane Apartments around 9:45 p.m., according to a press release. Upon arrival, officers found 28-year-old Deshawn McClellan and 25-year-old Sontaria Valentine suffering from gunshot wounds.
During an interview at the scene, police learned the duo had been in an argument with a suspect. The suspect followed the victims’ home and shot them.
They were taken to Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. McClellan is being treated for non-life-threatening injuries while Valentine is in critical condition.
The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at (336) 727-2800.
The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office is asking for help locating a missing 15-year-old.
Deputies said Victoria Nichelle Calderon was reported missing around 8:30 p.m. on Mar. 8 by her father, who she has spoken with once since then. She was last seen on Tindall Mill Road in Gaffney.
According to investigators, she may be with adults who are aiding and harboring her and could face criminal charges.
Victoria is described as 4 feet, 11 inches and 112 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing white ADIDAS, a jacket or hoodie and white pants.
Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to call 1-888-CRIME-SC.
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CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuela’s ruling socialist party has officially tapped President Nicolas Maduro as its candidate for this year’s election.
Socialist party chief Diosdado Cabello on Friday announced the unanimous decision. The government has said the election will be held by the end of April.
Maduro succeeded the late President Hugo Chavez, leading the oil-rich country into a deepening crisis marked by soaring inflation and shortages of food and medicine.
The United States says it will reject the “snap” election. Several Latin America countries condemned holding a vote before Maduro’s government and its political opposition complete negotiations aimed at resolving the crisis.
Venezuela’s opposition coalition hasn’t selected a candidate or decided if it will participate.
Maduro says that in his second term he’ll wean Venezuela’s economy off of oil production.
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SCHOOL nurses are preparing to offer the flu vaccine to 80,000 children in the county.
Nurses from Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust will be offering the vaccine to all infant, junior and primary schools in Hampshire, as well as children who are home educated.
Jane Levers from the trust said: ‘he flu vaccine for children is given as a single dose of nasal spray squirted up each nostril.
‘The fact that it’s needle-free is clearly a big advantage for children, and the nasal spray has fewer side effects.
‘Flu can be very unpleasant for children and for adults – and some children can develop complications such as chest or ear infections.’
Parents are advised to speak to their GP or practice nurse for more information.
My Experience With McCabe: No Criticizing Comey Allowed
His retaliation against me when he became acting FBI director was shocking and disheartening.
Following the release of U.S. nonfarm payrolls data for September at 8.30 am ET Friday, the greenback advanced against its major rivals.
The greenback was trading at 113.14 against the yen, 1.1674 against the euro, 1.3048 against the pound and 0.9818 against the franc around 8:33 am ET.
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DETROIT, Mich. (WJBK) – A disturbing video has gone viral, showing a young man being beaten in Detroit. The incident happened happened shortly after midnight on Easter Sunday, right outside Greektown Casino.
The video shows a group of men attacking guys on the street. One of those victims was 23-year-old Brandon Putnam. He is the man seen lying on the ground lifeless. Family tells FOX 2 Putnam was at the casino with his friends celebrating his birthday when the attack occurred.
“I was hurt to my soul that you would still keep hitting somebody that is unconscious and you kicked him in his face.”
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LUMBERTON — A section of Centerville Church Road near Lumberton will be closed Thursday and Friday so a pipe beneath the roadway can be replaced.
The road will be closed to traffic in both directions from 7 a.m. Thursday to 4 p.m. Friday.
The designated detour is Centerville Church Road to Rev N.O. Thompson Road to Pleasant Hope Church Road back to Centerville Church Road.
On Sunday the Solano College baseball team defeated Sierra of Rocklin, 13-8, as the Falcons scored five runs in the 10th inning to grab a victory.
Solano (3-2) was led by American Canyon High graduate Nate Gutierrez, who got two doubles, while Bethel High graduate Kenny Quilatan had a pinch-hit, two-run single to tie the game in the eighth inning.
American Canyon High graduate Jared Denning was 1-for-4. Cody Gregory was 3-for-4. Cody Morrow got his first win out of the bullpen.
NAIROBI (Reuters) - A young Kenyan girl was shot dead by police during operations to quell protests against the re-election of President Uhuru Kenyatta, a witness said on Saturday.
"The girl was hit by a stray bullet while she was on a balcony as police were firing sporadic shots," the witness, who only gave his first name, Eric, told Reuters.
It’s Valentines Day and you would think that means a time for love, right? Well, for some of yes and some no.
Some people are just getting over break-ups or just got dumped for Valentine’s Day. I know we all have our favorite break-up song that we like to compare to our relationships, so I listed ten below that you may want to throw into your playlist today.
Beyonce- “Irreplaceable”
Beyonce- Lost Your Mind
Mary J. Blige- Not Gone Cry
Jay-Z- Song Cry
Mya- Case Of The Ex
Changing Faces- G.H.E.T.T.O.U.T.
Rihanna- Take A Bow
Keyshia Cole- I should’ve Cheated
Ashanti Foolish
Method Man & D’Angelo- Break Up To Make Ups
Toni Braxton- Just Be A Man About It
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P C A General Trading LLC has won tender to supply rangefinders, binoculars, digital cameras and GPS to the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) in Erbil.
The contract is valued at $34,740.
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A local business has confirmed it’s launched its own investigation into a water tank explosion in Tralee.
Last Saturday morning a tank containing an estimated 1 million litres of water burst in the Clash Industrial Estate.
Gardaí and Kerry Fire Service attended the scene at Clash, Tralee around 1.45am last Saturday.
There were no injuries.
The CEO of biotechnology company, BioAtlantis, has confirmed that the tank was part of the business’s property.
John T O’Sullivan says BioAtlantis, which is based in Clash Industrial Estate, is helping the Health and Safety Authority in its investigation and the company is also carrying out its own probe.
The company was involved in the clean up.
Mr O’Sullivan says BioAtlantis is looking at whether heat was a contributory factor in the cause of the water tank rupture.
He says daytime temperatures last Friday were around 30 degrees Celsius and could have reached up to 65 degrees in the steel tank.
BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini is meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address the issues of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and the chances of reinvigorating negotiations on the peace process.
Mogherini has joined many EU leaders in expressing disapproval of the U.S. decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. She said during a joint media address Monday that “the only realistic solution to the conflict between Israel and Palestine is based on two states with Jerusalem as the capital of both.”
Netanyahu insisted that what U.S. President Donald Trump did was “put facts squarely on the table. Peace is based on reality.”
He said the reality of seeing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital “doesn’t obviate peace, it makes peace possible.”
Baby Black centre Bailyn Sullivan has scored a remarkable try against Japan, in New Zealand's opening game of the under-20 Rugby World Cup in France this morning, drawing comparisons with one of the greats.
Thirty-one years, a young, largely unknown John Kirwan set the first 1987 Rugby World Cup alight with a solo length-of-the-field stunner that left Italians sprawled down the field, an individual effort that still ranks amongst the best - if not the best - individual international try of all time.
But teenager Sullivan - who made his Waikato NPC debut last year - now has a try of his own to compare, after taking a Japanese kick-off, then scything through defenders in Narbonne, as New Zealand crushed the minnows 67-0 in their opening pool match.
If you guys want to see Emily Ratajkowski dancing around topless — and if I know my readers, I’m guessing that’s pretty high up on most of your wish lists — well, just go and re-watch the “Blurred Lines” video for the millionth time, because it’s still got these GIFs beat. But if you’re looking to see Emily dancing topless without getting kicked out of your place of work/classroom/a crowded subway train, then you’re definitely going to want to check these out. Enjoy.
In this episode of Durham Eats we pop into downtown spot Bar Virgile with Bites of Bull City Located at 105 S Mangum St., Bar Virgile is a hip yet low-key restaurant/bar that offers fun cocktails, charcuterie, cheese and small plates.The restaurant is owned by Daniel Sartain, Aubrey Zinaich-Howell, and the founder and co-owner of Nana's restaurant and NanaTaco, Scott Howell.The theme of the bar and eatery is upscale cocktails and French and country food.Want to know more? Watch the video above!
Richard Thaler Says Round Numbers on Yields Means Nothing
Nobel Prize winning economist Richard Thaler and Bloomberg View columnist Barry Ritholtz, discuss the markets and the NFL draft. They speak with Bloomberg's Vonnie Quinn on "Bloomberg Markets." (Ritholtz is a Bloomberg View columnist. The opinions expressed are his own.) (Source: Bloomberg)
Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan has been found guilty of having "unethical hair" under United Arab Emirates Football Association guidelines.
The 31-year-old who is on loan at Dubai-based Arabian Gulf League side Al Ahli from Shanghai SIPG is among more than 40 players to have been found guilty of having "unethical hair".
In 2012, Saudi Arabia goalkeeper Waleed Abdullah was told to cut his "un-Islamic" hair by the referee before playing for his club side Al Shabab.
The Saudi rule bans mohawk-style cuts.
It is unclear what criteria the UAEFA are basing their own guidelines on.
According to Middle Eastern football website Ahdaaf, Al Wahda's Suhail Al-Mansoori (pictured below) was told to cut his hair while UAE international and 2016 Asian footballer of the year Omar Abdulrahman, who sports a similar style, was let off.
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Elberon Avenue between Mt. Hope and Purcell avenues in East Price Hill has been closed in both directions due to a landslide earlier Tuesday.
The slide is on Elberon just west of its intersection with Mt. Hope
Motorists are being detoured via Mt. Hope north to Price Avenue and back to Elberon. Detour signs are posted.
Officials from the departments of Transportation & Engineering, Public Services and Parks are on site to assess conditions. Crews are being scheduled to remove trees and mud that have spilled onto the road.
The road is expected to reopen on Wednesday.
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Altuve went 1-for-3 with a double and two RBI in Monday's 3-0 win over the Angels.
After a bit of a slow start, Altuve now has a five-game hitting streak and has upped his average to .320 on the year with seven runs scored, four RBI and five steals. Last year may have been the pint-sized superstar's career year, but he still offers five-category production in a potent offense. Expect the home runs to follow shortly for Altuve.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida's governor has ordered a statue of a Confederate general at the U.S. Capitol to be removed and replaced with one of an African-American woman.
Gov. Rick Scott signed the bill (SB 472) making that step official Monday.
The bill removes a statue of Confederate Gen. Edmund Kirby Smith and replaces it with a statue of Mary McLeod Bethune. She founded a school that would eventually become historically black Bethune-Cookman University in Daytona Beach, Florida.
Bethune's statue would be the first African-American woman in Statuary Hall.
What Osinbajo told Igbo leaders over Biafra, Northern youth threat (FULL TEXT)
The acting president said Nigeria cannot tolerate hate and divisive speech.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke and House Republicans are escalating their feud with an outdoor retail company that opposes the Trump administration’s plan to shrink two sprawling Utah national monuments.
The House Natural Resources Committee said in a tweet that clothing giant Patagonia is “lying” about Trump’s plan in order “to sell more products to wealthy elitist urban dwellers from New York to San Francisco.”
The tweet comes after Patagonia replaced its usual home page with a black screen and stark message: “The President Stole Your Land.” Patagonia filed suit last week to block the planned reduction to Bears Ears National Monument.
Zinke retweeted the Resources committee post on his official account.
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Former government ethics chief Walter Shaub tweeted that Zinke “misused his official position by retweeting this wildly inappropriate tweet.”
Wednesday afternoon just before 3 p.m., MHP responded to a 3 vehicle crash on I-55 just south of Crystal Springs in Copiah County. The crash involved a Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Terrain, and an 18-Wheeler.
Preliminary reports indicate that 18-wheeler was southbound in the construction zones, where traffic was down to one lane. The 18-wheeler jackknifed as it was attempting to slow for traffic and collided with a GMC Terrain and the Chevrolet Tahoe.
The driver of the 18-wheeler and the GMC Terrain were checked on the scene and the driver of the Chevrolet Tahoe was transported to UMMC with unknown injuries. Traffic was stopped for an hour, but the crash has been cleared and the roadway is open.
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This is a rather amusing little tale and an insight into the workings of the Swansea City boss.
Carvalhal has lifted the lid on how he goes about his business, including running up a hefty 4G bill!
Here’s the full interview.
Me and my staff do a lot of work – you don’t realise how many hours we discuss the opponents.
I arrive at 8 o’clock. Sometimes I go home at 6 o’clock or half six, it depends, but sometimes my staff are still working. I don’t know what time they leave because they are always working.
When I leave to go home at 6 o’clock most of the time I go to analyse videos again.
I was frustrated a little bit because the internet is very slow. The club must have spent a lot of money because I used the 4G.
They said ‘hey, you are using a lot of 4G!’
I said ‘yes, because the internet is slow and I have to work’. I used a lot of money and it wasn’t good, but now the internet is okay, it has been fixed!”
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5 Cloud-Based Technology Benefits To Better Serve A New Generation of Hotel Guests
The hotel industry is changing due to emerging technology. But, it's also changing due to shifting demographics that includes the largest generation of consumers - millennials. This paper outlines 5 ways that cloud-based technology helps hotel brands serve these guests more efficiently by meeting their expectations for a positive and memorable stay.
The hotel industry is changing due to emerging technology. But, it's also changing due to shifting demographics that includes the largest generation of consumers - millennials. This paper outlines 5 ways that cloud-based technology helps hotel brands serve these guests more efficiently by meeting their expectations for a positive and memorable stay.
GREEN RIVER — Green River, Wyoming native Robin M. Toone, 62, passed on March 16, 2018, after a long courageous fight with illness.
Robin is survived by his wife Aldena, parents Patricia and Dorland Toone, brother Barry F. Toone, children Justin and wife Erin Toone, Crystal Toone and companion Leroy Evans, Jeannie Toone, stepdaughters Jennifer Knox and companion Scott Zanetti and Jessica and husband Dusty Hudson and grandchildren Bella Knox-Zanetti, Kenneth Knox-Zanetti and Aurora Hudson.
Robin had a long successful career with Stauffer Chemical and then the Joint Powers Water Board; He recently retired due to his illness.
Robin enjoyed every day of life and every day was good. He was very kind and generous to everyone who entered his life. If it needed doing or fixing he did it or fixed it. He was the go-to guy.
Cremation has taken place and a celebration of life will be held when the sun is shining and it is warmer.
Robin will be sorely missed by his family and friends.
Good ride cowboy – be good.
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India won the finals of the U-19 World Cup defeating Australia by eight wickets at the Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui on Sunday. With this victory, India became first nation to win the trophy four times. Manjot Kalra was the star on the day as he became the second player in history to score a ton in ICC U-19 World Cup final, after Unmukt Chand. His innings helped India remain unbeaten in the tournament and register a thumping win in the final. (Source: cricketworldcup)
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) - Firefighters responded to a call of a boat on fire at a South Florida marina, Tuesday.
7Skyforce hovered over the scene as smoke poured from a yacht. The boat was docked at a marina near Southwest 23rd Avenue and Marina Bay Drive.
Workers on the scene were doing some repairs when the fire sparked.
It took about an hour before the flames were put out. One worker reportedly inhaled some smoke but is said to be OK.
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A man in his 20s suffers serious injuries after a stabbing near Toronto’s Regent Park.
Toronto paramedics said they got the call to Regent and Dundas streets around 7:20 p.m. Friday evening.
Police arrived shortly after and located a man suffering serious stab wounds.
The victim was rushed to a trauma centre via emergency run, with serious injuries that are considered potentially life threatening.
Toronto police have not released any suspect information.
Controversial former guerrilla leader Ramush Haradinaj could end up as Kosovo's prime minister for a second time after Sunday's election. PRISTINA: Kosovo voted on Sunday for a new parliament that will have to navigate tense relations with Serbia, endemic corruption and possible war crimes indictments for some of its leaders.
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - Mybet Holding SE:
* DGAP-ADHOC: MYBET HOLDING SE: ADJUSTMENT TO 2017 SALES AND EARNINGS FORECAST
* CURRENTLY ASSUME THAT 2017 SALES REVENUES AMOUNTED TO 34.5 TO 35.0 MILLION EUROS
* CURRENTLY ASSUME THAT 2017 EBIT WAS AROUND 1.0 MILLION EUROS (MOST RECENTLY: 2.5 TO 3.0 MILLION EUROS)
* REASONS FOR ADJUSTMENT ARE DELAYS IN ONLINE BUSINESS IN COMPANY‘S CORE MARKETS, GREECE AND GHANA Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
A total of 781 students earned academic degrees or post-baccalaureate certificates after the Fall 2016 semester at Western Illinois University. Of these, 121 graduates’ primary attendance site was the WIU-Quad Cities campus.
Bachelor’s degrees were awarded to 586 graduates.
Academic distinction was awarded to baccalaureate graduates who achieved high grade point averages. This includes: Summa Cum Laude, 3.90 GPA or higher on a 4.0 scale; Magna Cum Laude, 3.75–3.89 GPA; and Cum Laude, 3.6–3.74 GPA.
Master’s degrees were earned by 169 graduates. Sixteen individuals earned post-baccalaureate certificates.
Beardstown: Barbara A. Hobrock, Bachelor of Arts, General Studies; Cari Sue Sheppard, (Cum Laude), Bachelor of Science in Education, Special Education; Kodjo A. Tovor, Master of Science, Sport Management.
Virginia: Dalton A. Jackson, (Summa Cum Laude), Bachelor of Science, Computer Science.
By: Fletcher Keel | WCTV Eyewitness News
February 2, 2018
MARIANNA, Fla. (WCTV) — The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has arrested a Marianna man for possessing child pornography.
FDLE says they’ve arrested 39-year-old Anthony Edward McCumber and has charged him with two counts of possession of child pornography and and one count of promoting the sexual performance of a child.
FDLE says they worked with the Department of Homeland Security and said an investigation revealed McCumber had downloaded and view child porn on multiple occasions.
Officials say they executed a search warrant on McCumber’s residence, which confirmed child porn images on devices that belonged to him.
FDLE says McCumber was booked into the Jackson County Correctional Facility on Thursday.
(WCTV)
The 5th Wave
Starring Chloë Grace Moretz Nick Robinson Ron Livingston Maggie Siff Alex Roe-Brown Maria Bello
After invading extraterrestrials unleash four waves of attacks on the planet to decimate humanity, a girl finds herself on the run to save her brother.
2016 • TV-14 LV • 1h 49m
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The Big White Rabbit is on the move, as Easter is only two weeks away. At the Boca Grande Community Center, Jungle Joe Wier and Dashing Dave Bartels are getting everything ready for one of the biggest egg hunts around, to be held on Saturday, March 31 at 10 a.m. Bring your candy and make your plans! Please drop off one bag per child of individually wrapped soft candy by March 30.
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WOODBRIDGE, Va. (AP) — Washington Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg struck out five and allowed three hits and one walk in a rehab start for the Class A Potomac Nationals.
Facing the Salem Red Sox, Strasburg showcased good command of his fastball and good movement on his curveball as he allowed one earned run.
The plan was for Strasburg to throw about 75 pitches in five innings.
Strasburg has been on the disabled list with a nerve impingement in his right elbow since July 27. He left two innings into his last start on July 23 at Arizona and has been working to get back since.
The 29-year-old is 10-3 with a 3.25 ERA and 141 strikeouts in 20 games this season.
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A southern California defensive back earned an Iowa State offer over the spring and is gradually learning more about the program from a position coach.
Upland junior Caleb Roberson said the Cyclones and cornerback coach D.K. McDonald got involved in his recruitment over the spring and has been in contact ever since.
That pack of offers also includes BYU, Howard, New Mexico and New Mexico State for the 5-foot-11, 171-pound Roberson.
The junior athlete said the Cyclones liked what he brought to the table during the recent evaluation period.
For more on Roberson's recruitment and how the Cyclones stack up at this stage of the process, check out a more-detailed story on the ISU Confidential message board.
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Join Laura Duncan Monday and Saturday Nights at 8 for the best from the independent world of music on WTTS Indy Underground. This week…
A track from The National’s upcoming release Sleep Well Beast , out September 8th.
upcoming release , out September 8th. Plus, The Afghan Whigs cover Pleasure Club.
cover Pleasure Club. A new song from Deer Tick’s Vol. 2, out September 15th.
Vol. 2, out September 15th. And, a chance at tickets to see Son Little at White Rabbit Cabaret September 26th.
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JONES MILLS, Pa. — A Pennsylvania man says he used flashing dashboard lights to mimic a police speed trap — but only so he could slow down vehicles speeding past his rural home and killing deer and endangering people.
Fifty-seven-year-old Ricky McMillen tells WPXI-TV (http://bit.ly/2z3i8zF ) that he used the flashing lights on his car because he's been complaining about speeders for years and getting few results. What he says he has gotten is very smelly deer carcasses along the road in Donegal Township, about 50 miles southeast of Pittsburgh.
State police charged McMillen on Thursday with impersonating a public servant and displaying improper lights.
McMillen says he's been using the lights for a while and they've worked well.
Former Queensrÿche singer Geoff Tate’s Operation: Mindcrime have announced that their new album, The New Reality, will be released on December 1st.
The new album will be the third in a trilogy of concept albums following 2015’s The Key and 2016’s Resurrection. More details coming soon.
For more on Operation: Mindcrime, visit the band’s Facebook page.
The Alaska Dispatch News has announced it is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and is in the process of transitioning to new ownership.
KTVA reports the newspaper's potential buyers might pay as much as $1 million for the paper. Those buyers included four siblings — Ryan Binkley, Wade Binkley, James Binkley and Kai Binkley Sims — as well as Alaska Media LLC, publisher of the Arctic Sounder, The Bristol Bay Times and the Dutch Harbor Fisherman.
A statement from Dispatch News publisher Alice Rogoff called the decision bittersweet. But she expressed pride in the paper's work under her tenure since buying the former Anchorage Daily News in 2014 for $34 million. She renamed the print publication the Alaska Dispatch News.
A number of creditors have filed lawsuits against the Dispatch News, the state's largest newspaper.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Match 4' game
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Washington Lottery's "Match 4" game were:
05-11-12-14
(five, eleven, twelve, fourteen)
Bernard Lagat has spent more than a decade becoming the NYRR Millrose Games’ so-called President of the Boards, and one of the faces of American track and field. Mary Cain...
PAYSON, Utah — The father of a boy who has Down syndrome is suing the Boys Scouts of America for blocking his son from becoming an Eagle scout and revoking his merit badges.
Logan Blythe has been a scout through the National Parks Council in Utah. His father, Chad, says the 15-year-old has advanced because the council has made accommodations when necessary.
He had planned to create kits for special-needs babies for his Eagle project when the family learned the national organization voided every merit badge he obtained.
The family sued the Boy Scouts and the Utah National Parks Council for “outrageous and reckless conduct.”
The Boy Scouts says it worked with the council and the Blythe family to offer “alternative merit badges” and a path to becoming an Eagle.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Quanex Building Products Corp:
* QUANEX BUILDING PRODUCTS ANNOUNCES FOURTH QUARTER AND FISCAL YEAR 2017 RESULTS
* QTRLY EARNINGS PER SHARE $0.31
* QTRLY NET SALES $233.0 MILLION VERSUS $249.2 MILLION
* QTRLY ADJUSTED EARNINGS PER SHARE $0.37
* HURRICANES THAT HIT TEXAS AND FLORIDA IN AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER CREATED SOME “SOFTNESS AND INEFFICIENCIES” DURING Q4 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The Society for Human Resource Management, Guam Chapter held their annual conference today at the Dusit Thani Resort. SHRM President Rose Ayuyu-Morales discussed this year's theme, Languages of Leadership.
She told KUAM News, "There's many different ways that we interpret the different aspects of leadership, so we wanted to focus and get everyone to start thinking about what does that look like and although it is HR that's putting this event together leadership, is leadership, it doesn't matter what department you're in, whether you're HR or not - you can take everything today and apply it to your everyday life as a leader."
More than 200 people were in attendance at today's event. Two experts in leadership were keynote speakers at the event, Jon Decoteau the Divisional Director for the SHRM National Chapter and Dr. Julie Felker from the University of Michigan.
Investigators say the large fire that seriously damaged an auto repair business Sunday in Midtown Sacramento was electrical and accidental. No one was reported injured by the fire.
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Pope Francis asked forgiveness Monday for all Christians who buy sex from women, saying men who frequent prostitutes are criminals with a “sick mentality” who think that women exist to be exploited.
“This isn’t making love. This is torturing a woman. Let’s not confuse the terms,” Francis insisted.
The pope made the comments during an intimate, four-hour-long listening session with 300 young people who were invited by the Vatican to Rome this week to help church leaders learn what kids these days think about the Catholic Church.
It’s a preparatory meeting for a big synod of bishops in October on helping young people find their vocations in life. Francis has insisted that young adults — Catholic and not — be integral in the process informing the otherwise all-male, celibate and rather old church hierarchy about the future of the church.
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March 19 (Reuters) - Valneva Se:
* VALNEVA REPORTS POSITIVE PHASE I INTERIM RESULTS FOR ITS LYME VACCINE CANDIDATE VLA15 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reuters.Brief@thomsonreuters.com)
SuperSport United progressed to the quarter-final stage of the MTN8 after overcoming Kaizer Chiefs courtesy of Jeremy Brockie’s amazing first-half strike on Saturday night at the FNB Stadium.
Despite large spells of dominance, Steve Komphela’s side succumbed to a first round exit from the top-eight competition.
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The northbound Twin Bridge lanes have been reopened after crews completed clean up from a fire.
Our photographer at the scene said clean up is complete after a dumpster caught fire while it was still on a trash truck.
UPDATE: Both lanes of Highway 41 North are now open. Check our Twin Bridges cam anytime here: https://t.co/88BoOXeihK — Derick Brattain (@Derick14News) March 19, 2018
[WATCH: Skyvision HD camera of Twin Bridges]
We will update this story with new information when it is made available.
Follow us online at 14NEWS.com and on Twitter. Click here to download our 14 News mobile app to get breaking news alerts and the latest headlines from around the Tri-State.
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April 24 (UPI) -- A large alligator paid a visit to a Florida middle school and was recorded by witnesses walking along the sidewalk outside the building.
Leann Cook posted a video to Facebook showing the massive gator strolling down the sidewalk in front of Deltona Middle School on Sunday evening.
The alligator was also caught on camera by fellow witness Karl Miranda.
"I saw something huge, murky, grayish on the asphalt there. I actually thought it was a snake of some sort, but the closer I got, I realized, it was a big gator," Miranda told WOFL-TV.
"I've never had an experience this close, and I am taking this as an affirmation that, after 20 years, I've finally become a Floridian," he said.
Witnesses said they summoned a trapper to the scene, but the gator had wandered away by the time they arrived.
Aspen’s Stavros Nicolaou on where opportunities lie in the Brics market
South African minister of Trade and Industry, Rob Davies is hosting his BRICS counters, just outside Johannesburg. The meetings are focused on Inclusive Growth and Shared Prosperity for BRICS nations and the 4th Industrial Revolution. CNBC Africa is joined by Stavros Nicolaou, Senior Executive, Aspen Pharmacare. https://www.cnbcafrica.com/videos/
Bitcoin bulls can breathe a sigh of relief. Having defended the 50-day moving average support, the price of bitcoin rose to a four-day high of $4,407 today. Week-over-week, the bitcoin-U.S. dollar (BTC/USD) exchange rate is now up 5.84 percent. Brushing …
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CHICAGO — Prosecutors want the maximum 15-year prison term for a young Chicago-area man who sought to join an al-Qaida-linked group fighting Bashar Assad's regime in Syria.
They requested the sentence in a court filing Thursday for Abdella Ahmad Tounisi's (too-NEE'-see), who was 18 when arrested in an FBI internet sting in 2013. He has pleaded guilty to attempting to offer material support to foreign terrorists.
Tounisi's lawyers want a seven-year term. They say their client felt isolated as a Muslim in the U.S. and that his decision to travel to Syria reflected his immaturity. They insist he's tried to change since then.
Prosecutors say Tounisi persisted even after a friend was arrested on terrorism charges in 2012, and after relatives expressed concern about his interest in Syria.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick Four-Evening' game
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the "Pick Four-Evening" game were:
1-0-0-2, Fireball: 3
(one, zero, zero, two; Fireball: three)
Brie Bella's hilarious breast feeding stories keep on coming!
E! News caught up with Brie and Nikki Bella yesterday at the 2017 Teen Choice Awards and talk quickly turned to the new mom's boobies, which were on full display in a super sexy low cut dress.
"I dressed her today," Nikki bragged to E! News' Sibley Scoles. "She did dress me, that's why my boobies are out," Brie laughed.
Brie added, "I had to pump in the car, I was trying not to spill breast milk on my dress."
How do I find the best real estate agent? And how do I choose which real estate agent to use? I'm learning a lot going through the process of "properly" selling my house. I interviewed five real estate agents the Saturday before last, and I was amazed by the range of differences in their attitudes and approaches to selling real estate.
Start the conversation, or Read more at The Washington Post.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Silver Spruce Resources Inc:
* SILVER SPRUCE RECEIVES FINANCING MANDATE LETTER FROM M SECURITIES LIMITED IN HONG KONG
* SILVER SPRUCE RESOURCES INC SAYS HAS RECEIVED A FINANCING MANDATE LETTER FROM M SECURITIES LIMITED TO PROVIDE UP TO U.S. $1.8 MILLION IN GROSS PROCEEDS
* SILVER SPRUCE RESOURCES - PROVISION OF UP TO $1.8 MILLION IN GROSS PROCEEDS IS FROM PRIVATE PLACEMENT EQUITY FINANCING OF UP TO 30 MILLION UNITS AT $0.06/UNIT
* SILVER SPRUCE RESOURCES-PROCEEDS TO BE USED TO FUND DRILL PROGRAM AT PINO DE PLATA, WORK PROGRAM AT KAY MINE TO QUALIFY HISTORIC RESOURCE Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Put your pinky rings up to the moon because Bruno Mars will be in Cleveland Tuesday night rockin’ Quicken Loans Arena.
Here’s what you gotta know:
WHEN: Doors open at 6:30 pm.
Camila Cabello is Bruno Mars’ supporting act
WHERE: Quicken Loans Arena
1 Center Court
Cleveland, OH 44115
PARKING + SECURITY: Check out all the parking information here and be sure to arrive early so you can try one of the great places to eat in the area.
WHAT TO EXPECT: The 24K Magic World Tour has been leaving fans in absolute shock. Bruno is known to bring out some of his biggest hits such as Marry You and Uptown Funk but, don’t worry, he’ll also be playing plenty of new songs from his most recent album, 24k Magic.
If you’re into spoilers, we’ve included one of Bruno Mars’ setlists as well as Camila Cabello’s below.
Russia said Wednesday it would not hand back Crimea to Ukraine or discuss the matter with foreign partners after the White House said U.S. President Donald Trump expected the annexed Black Sea peninsula to be returned.
White House spokesman Sean Spicer said Tuesday that Trump expected and wanted to get along with Russia, but was expecting Moscow to hand Crimea back.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, when asked about Spicer's comments, said President Vladimir Putin had already explained why Crimeans had turned to Russia.
Volodin, a close Putin ally, told the Interfax news agency Trump had promised in his election campaign to work to improve relations with Russia.
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The Jepson Center was full of visitors Saturday - thanks to the return of a popular exhibit.
As part of the exhibit, some elementary school students showed off what they have been learning about this school year.
The students researched and designed a prosthetic tail fin for Winter the dolphin.
They also designed potential habitats for Mr. Poppers Penguins and worked on global warming awareness.
The art incorporated science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics.
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Who was here : Almost everyone. Pitchers and catchers officially reported, although many had been here a while.
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Police have been cracking down on drivers using mobile phones with the help of an unmarked van.
BRASILIA, April 28 Brazil's state-controlled oil company Petróleo Brasileiro SA said on Friday that a nationwide general strike had no significant impact on its oil output.
Unions across Brazil halted public transportation and blocked highways in major cities to protest President Michel Temer's pro-market measures to relax labor laws and cut pension benefits. (Reporting by Marta Nogueira; Writing by Alonso Soto; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
The Sweetest Things Celebs Have Said About Their Rescue Pets
Gimme shelter! These celebs have opened their hearts to animal adoption, and you can, too, during Clear the Shelters this Saturday, Aug. 19, when rescue organizations nationwide will drop or waive adoption fees for animals in need of homes
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Twins delivered 10 minutes apart at an Arizona hospital over the New Year’s weekend have different birth years.
Phoenix TV station KNXV-TV reports that parents Holly and Brandon Shay welcomed their first son, Sawyer, into the world at 11:51 p.m. Saturday at Banner Hospital.
Their second son, Everett, arrived one minute after midnight on Sunday.
The father joked that Sawyer will tease his brother about being the older sibling.
The same thing happened over the weekend in San Diego.
Twin girls born at Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns were delivered at 11:56 p.m. Saturday and at midnight on Sunday.
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PITTSBURGH (AP) - The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed first-round pick T.J. Watt to a four-year contract.
Watt, a linebacker from Wisconsin and the younger brother of Houston Texans star J.J. Watt, was taken with the 30th overall pick in the draft. He is the last of Pittsburgh’s eight draft picks to sign. Financial details were not released.
Watt actually began his collegiate career as a tight end before switching to linebacker. He played in 27 games for the Badgers, making 14 starts, over a two-year span. Watt recorded 70 tackles, including 17 stops for losses and 11½ sacks in his college career.
The Steelers finish minicamp on Thursday. They report for training camp at St. Vincent College in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, on July 27.
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Jonathan Bennett reveals all about life on set during 'Mean Girls'
He played school hottie Aaron Samuels opposite Rachel McAdams and Lindsay Lohan.
Gold Coast coach Neil Henry has dismissed reports of his own sacking, saying he hasn't spoken to the Titans board since a Monday meeting regarding his future at the NRL club.
Henry spoke at length on Tuesday about his desire to remain at the Titans, while also denying there was a rift between him and star fullback Jarryd Hayne.
Hayne is battling an ankle injury and is "50-50" to line up against his former club Parramatta on Thursday in what News Corp Australia reports will be Henry's final game in charge on the Gold Coast.
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March 31Kyland Technology Co Ltd :
* Says net profit for FY 2017 Q1 to increase by 40 percent to 70 percent, or to be 8.2 million yuan to 9.9 million yuan, compared to net profit of FY 2016 Q1 (5.8 million yuan)
* Says increased revenue as main reason for the forecast
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/Y780sj
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
Dundee University’s renowned forensic science expert Professor Dame Sue Black has been tasked with solving a 270-year-old mystery.
Prof Black is to exhume remains at the Wardlaw Mausoleum near Inverness to determine if they belong to 11th Lord Lovat, chief of Clan Fraser, who was beheaded at the Tower of London in 1747.
Records show the remains of the clan chief are still in the Tower, but it’s thought his body might have been brought back to Scotland to be laid to rest.
Prof Black said: “We believe we have the coffin that was at least meant to be for Lord Lovat.
“Of course, there might be something, or someone, else in it, but it does look as if there is bone is there.”
Peterman received second-team reps during Sunday's practice, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.
T.J. Yates is still the No. 2 quarterback, but Peterman is coming off a nice performance in Thursday's preseason opener and perhaps coach Sean McDermott is going to open up the competition again after it previously looked like Peterman was locked into the No. 3 spot. By the sound of things, he also put in a strong day of practice Sunday, so we'll see how things shake out over the coming week and second preseason game.
Buffalo, NY As you prepare your taxes, it's interesting to note you live in the state with the highest tax burden in the nation. At least that's according to a new WalletHub study.
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Check out Beartooth live at the KUPD studios. The band hung out and performed 3 songs for us. Videos shot and edited by Sanjay Parikh. Make sure to check out Sanjay’s other work here.
The country music community is mourning the loss of Nashville music insider, Hazel Smith. The Music Row journalist, cookbook author and talent manager died on Sunday (March 18) at her home in Madison, Tenn. She was 83.
As a columnist for CMT.com and the host of CMT’s Southern Fried Flicks, Smith was known for getting up close and personal in her “Hot Dish” interviews with several stars including Wynonna Judd, Justin Moore, Brad Paisley, Chris Young and many more. Her impact on the community is indelible, having mentored many rising music business professionals throughout her career.
Below are just a few of the celebrities she’s interviewed.
Garth Brooks
Cody Alan
Brad Paisley
Chris Young
Darryl Worley
Eli Young Band
Emily West
The Grascals
Larry the Cable Guy
Jack Ingram
Jo Smith
Josh Thompson
Justin Moore
Lee Brice
Phil Vassar
Randy Rogers Band
Richie McDonald
Wynonna Judd
March 19(Reuters) - East Money Information Co Ltd
* Says it changes accounting policy based on accounting standards for business enterprises
Source text in Chinese:goo.gl/jJcd1k
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
New regulations require businesses to increase their focus on IT security to ensure valuable customer and company data is protected. This infographic outlines the security controls your organization needs to implement now to improve compliance.
For more, visit here.
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Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson announced his girlfriend Lauren Hashian is pregnant with their second child in an Instagram post Monday:
The post, which includes a picture of their one-year-old daughter Jasmine, noted the couple is expecting a girl. Johnson also has a 16-year-old daughter from his previous marriage.
Expecting another child adds to an already busy schedule for Johnson.
The former WWE star has made sporadic appearances on wrestling shows over the last few years, although he is now best known for his acting career. In addition to a starring role on the HBO show Ballers, he had three blockbuster movies in 2017: The Fate of the Furious, Baywatch and Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle.
He is also considering a political career with a committee recently set up to explore the possibility of a presidential run in 2020.
Johnson could be in for a busy next few years.
A new non-profit group designed to unify the four major housing projects in Bridgeport has officially opened its doors.
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This weekend, DesignMarch hit Reykjavík with a bang, rounding up the most exciting, innovative, and relevant design projects in the country for a weekend of surefire inspiration. With a program chock full of everything from an exhibit about eggs to dialogues about design in the homes of ambassadors, an eye-opening time was had by all—especially us.
Missed it? Bummed out? No worries, our photographer Art Bicnick was on site snappin’ away, so check out these pictures and pretend you were there. Fun, right?
Need more? Check out our Design Award winners here.
In this week’s picture gallery we feature the top 10 breakfast/brunch spots in Northampton according to TripAdvisor.
So if you’re thinking of popping out for a coffee, a fry up, a slice of cake or a pastry maybe this will help you decide.
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HELSINKI (AP) — Police in Sweden say they are investigating an attempted arson at a Jewish cemetery.
Remnants of two glass bottles with flammable contents were found Monday near the chapel at the cemetery in Malmo, Sweden's third-largest city.
It is unclear when the bottles were thrown, but police think it was between Friday evening and Monday morning.
Malmo police spokesman Nils Norling told Swedish broadcaster SVT that if there was a fire, it wasn't a major one.
Jewish community spokesman Fredrik Sieradzki says there were no injuries and the chapel wasn't damaged.
The discovery followed the arrests of three people for allegedly throwing firebombs at a synagogue in the Swedish city of Goteborg on Saturday.
A protest in Malmo of the Trump administration's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital included anti-Semitic slogans on Friday.
1) The off season is coming. It’s the perfect excuse to see your mates, get in a ride at Fort William on a top class track and make some memories. A bit motional I know, but it’s true.
2) Beat your mate. Not much better than getting one over on your mate is there?
3) It could be your last chance. DH is changing fast. It’s a fantastic sport that anyone can participate in. Heck, race Fort William on a hardtail (Like Chris Hutchens used to) and you’ll e immortalised for ever.
4) The motor way jumps. Bar the 50:01 line at Revs bike park are there a better set of jumps on a race track in the UK?
5) You can’t get much better craic. Awesome setting, the midges are nearly gone, it’s a proper mountain and an awesome track. You might even make the Descent-World official recap video.
Watts Water Technologies, Inc. - Stock analysts at Oppenheimer Holdings issued their Q1 2017 earnings per share estimates for shares of Watts Water Technologies in a research note issued to investors on Monday. Oppenheimer Holdings analyst J. Giannakouros forecasts that the firm will post earnings per share of $0.60 for the quarter.
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BRUNSWICK, N.Y. (NEWS10) – New York State Police arrested a man after they found him asleep behind the wheel.
Police say Broderick Morris, 21, of Troy, was driving intoxicated early Sunday morning.
When troopers approached the truck, it was still running. After police investigated the truck, police say it appeared to be damaged.
Earlier, the Troy Police Department responded to a hit-and-run crash in the city.
Morris is accused of failing a sobriety test.
He was taken into custody and released. He will reappear at a later date.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Jinke Property Group Co Ltd :
* Says it completed divestiture of 100 percent stake in a Chongqing-based door & window unit
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CLAT result 2018 LIVE: The result link will be activated on the official website of the board as soon as the scores go live.
CLAT result 2018 LIVE: The National University of Advanced Legal Studies, Kochi is all set to declare the Common Law Admission Test result today at clat.ac.in. The result link will be activated on the official website of the board as soon as the scores go live. The exam was conducted by NUALS earlier this month on May 13 across various centres in the country. CLAT is conducted every year for admission to a law programme at one of the 19 prominent law institutions in India. The 19 NLUs offer five-year integrated Under-Graduate Law Programmes that lead to the award of a degree in Law as per their respective nomenclature.
Authorities say they have arrested the man suspected of breaking into a home in West Baton Rouge Parish.
The West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the residential burglary on South River Road on Saturday just before 3 a.m.
Kentrell J Ross, 33, of Port Allen, was arrested and charged with simple burglary and felony theft in connection with the burglary.
Ross was booked into the West Baton Rouge Parish jail.
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BERLIN (Reuters) - There is no reason to suspect that two bags of bullets found near a Christmas market and mosque in western Berlin have anything to do with terrorism and the find was related neither to the market nor to the mosque, police said on Sunday.
Asked about a possible link with terrorism, a police spokesman said: “Not at all.”
“Ammunition is always being found in Berlin,” he added. “Somebody was probably clearing their cellar out and found something from their grandfather.”
Germany is on high alert for militant attacks, nearly a year after a Tunisian Islamist rammed a hijacked truck into a Christmas market in central Berlin, killing 11 people as well as the driver. Earlier this month, experts made safe a device filled with nails that was delivered to a pharmacy near a Christmas market in the German city of Potsdam near Berlin.
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Oh, Gilly. You were so, so close and yet, thanks to those creative Targaryen baby names – the bane of entertainment journalists everywhere, we might add – just off the mark.
In this week’s episode of Game of Thrones, Eastwatch, we saw Hannah Murray’s resourceful young mother, who is slowly but surely mastering the art of reading, uncover a story about how a High Septon Maynard had issued “an annulment for a Prince Ragger and remarried him to someone else at the same time in a secret ceremony in Dorne”.
While Sam (John Bradley) was preoccupied with other matters and unimpressed by the nugget of obscure-sounding information, keen-eared audience members were paying closer attention, and recognised the reference for the potential game-changer that it is.
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* Temasek Holdings (Private) Ltd cuts share stake in Gilead Sciences ‍​by 23 percent to 11.1 million shares - SEC filing
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Congrats! You survived January — only the worst month on the calendar in terms of breaking New Year’s resolutions, depressingly bleak weather, disappointing Oscar snubs and unfortunate movies. (Don’t even start with Maze Runner: The Death Cure. YA dystopia deserves better!) Now we’re on to February, the cushy winter home of recent favorites such as Get Out, Deadpool, The Lego Movie and Kingsman: The Secret Service. Here are five reasons to get out, bundle up and head to the movies. After all, Arie Luyendyk Jr. isn’t going to get any more riveting as the weeks pass.
Harvey Weinstein’s recent perp walk reminds me of another great thing about Trump winning the election: Hillary Clinton isn’t president.
A New York Times article on Weinstein’s court appearance noted how the “ground shifted” last year, finally ending the “code of silence” surrounding powerful men. Why “last year,” if this has been going on for decades?
The article explained that Weinstein’s power was enormous, his connections extensive and his willingness to play dirty without bounds. Did Harvey lose his money and connections “last year”?
Nope. But “last year” was the first year of Trump’s presidency, or as I like to think of it, the first year of Hillary not being president. Ever.
The liberal protection racket for sexual predators was always intimately intertwined with the Clintons.
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WARREN COUNTY — Warren County deputies and the Harveysburg Police Department were called to 5321 Harverysburg Road in Harveysburg for an infant not breathing at around 9:52 a.m. Tuesday. The infant was transported to Clinton Memorial Hospital, where the infant was later pronounced dead, according to the Warren County Sheriff’s Office.
On Wednesday, an autopsy was performed by the Montgomery County Coroner’s Office; preliminary results indicate no signs of foul play related to this infant death, according to a Wednesday afternoon press release from the sheriff’s office.
The autopsy report will not be a finalized until after the toxicology report comes back.
The Warren County Sheriff’s Office investigation is continuing.
Amber Valletta asking $5M for Santa Monica home The supermodel and actress is asking $5 million for the home she bought in 2001 for $1.65 million.
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Modest modeling guru Eileen Ford lost out to fashion's sexification Eileen Ford, who died Thursday at age 92, was the self-appointed godmother of modeling. Tiny and pretty, tightly wound, she was a know-it-all with an answer for everything — eight...
The Beckhams get richer, Ashton's fashion line flops and more Here’s some juice before your breakfast tea: It girl Poppy Delevingne ties the knot, gets inked to prove it; Alexander McQueen’s mentor sadly passes away; meanwhile, in case you were...
Mike Mixer, the Executive Managing Director of Colliers International - Las Vegas is proud to announce Kara Walker, CCIM has been named Associate Vice President.
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Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney says he will be using a meeting in Brussels today to thank other EU countries for their support during the Brexit talks.
He is joining his fellow European Foreign Affairs Ministers to hear a progress report from the EU's chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier.
Minister Coveney described the event as "another important step" ahead of Thursday's European Council meeting which is due to sign off on phase 1 of the Brexit process.
He believes the focus now is on the next stage.
He said: "Now I think we can move on and be positive about the phase 2 negotiations and try to get what both Ireland and Britain would like to see - an all encompassing, very ambitious, trade agreement."
Cheyenne Public Schools — Healthy eating is not about firm nutrition philosophies, staying unrealistically thin, or keeping yourself from the foods you love, but rather, it is about feeling great, having more energy, calming your mood, and keeping yourself as healthy as possible. All of these can be attained by learning some nutrition basics and using them in a way that works for you. You can expand your range of healthy food choices and learn how to plan ahead to make and uphold a tasty, healthy diet.
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As time goes on, the interests of new generations of older people change. Age UK Northamptonshire's new Lifetime Centres will offer a wider choice of activities to people who want to maintain a good quality of life, build new friendships and learn new skills.
YEREVAN, APRIL 14, ARMENPRESS. Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) Board Chairman Tigran Sargsyan presented a report to the Presidents of the EAEU member states during the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council session on the works aimed at strengthening economic relations with third countries, regional and international organization during the period of 2015-2016.
“Armenpress” reports Tigran Sargsyan stressed that in the sidelines of the international agenda the Commission holds negotiations with key partners, taking into account the business interests of the EAEU member states.
In 2017 the EEC plans to focus on works aimed at reaching some agreements with 7-8 countries, including China, Singapore, Israel, Egypt and Iran. Based on the negotiations results agreements will be signed, defining various privileged trade conditions, including creation of free trade zones.
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Travelers board a PenAir flight. The Alaska-based airline recently canceled its direct flight to Redding from the Humboldt County airport in McKinleyville.
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Nearly 7,000 Solano County residents have Alzheimer's disease and that number could nearly double by 2030, Solano County supervisors were told Tuesday. "At this time, there is no way to prevent, cure or even .
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Fatah, the movement led by President Mahmoud Abbas, has today issued a statement criticising Argentina’s upcoming football match against Israel and urging the Argentine Football Association (AFA) to cancel the game.
The friendly, which is due to take place on 9th June, shortly before the start of the World Cup, has provoked plenty of controversy since it was first announced. Fatah’s appeal to the Argentinean government and AFA stems from the misleading, peaceful image of Israel that the game will present to the international community.
Mohammed Khalil, a young Palestinian football player, has made a personal appeal to Argentina, through the #NothingFriendly campaign, ‘to stand in solidarity with Palestine and to boycott the scheduled game with Israel, which is occupying our land’. Khalil, 19, was shot in both legs on 30th March whilst peacefully protesting in Gaza, ending his football career.
A downtown Nashville restaurant is closing after serving the community for nearly 23 years.
Sole Mio’s owner Giancarlo Agnoletti said his Italian on Third Avenue will be closing on Sept. 3.
He’s retiring after receiving an offer he said he couldn’t pass up.
Agnoletti said it was a hard decision and that he’s going to miss Music City.
“I love Nashville. This town is the best town southeast of the country. I love this town,” said Agnoletti. “I’m sorry Nashville, but it was my time to go.”
Agnoletti said he hopes people will remember the great times and the food they had at his restaurant.
There’s no word on what’s next for the Sole Mio restaurant site after it closes.
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Suarez has given up five runs (four earned) on 10 hits and two walks across 9.2 innings in the Cactus League while striking out eight batters.
Suarez, has held his own this spring and in his bid for a long-relief role, and his status as a Rule 5 pick gives Arizona added incentive to keep him on the Opening Day roster since the team would have offer him back to the Giants otherwise. Should Suarez maintain his place on the Diamondbacks' active roster all season, he would likely be a leading candidate to pick up a spot start any time the need arises.
× Kearney teen killed when driver loses control of car in single-car crash
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, Mo. — A teenage girl lost control of her car while driving in Excelsior Springs, Mo., on Sunday. One of the passengers in the car, 17-year-old Malachi Roach, died from his injuries.
The driver and other passenger, a 16-year-old girl were taken to the hospital with moderate injuries.
Police say all three were wearing their safety belts.
The crash happened at about 10:40 p.m. Sunday night at 92-Highway at Tryst Falls Park. The driver was headed eastbound on MO-92 when the right front tire went off the right side of the road and struck the driveway entrance to the park. The driver then lost control of the vehicle, which began to rotate and then traveled off the left side of the roadway.
Police say the car then struck a stone mailbox, crossed a private drive and came to rest down an embankment.
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Sei Investments Co. raised its stake in shares of BRF S.A. by 731.8% during the third quarter, Holdings Channel reports.
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A Hampton man will spend 25 years in prison after pleading guilty to attacking his girlfriend with a machete during a fit of rage.
Witt, 28, was charged with criminal attempt to commit murder, aggravated battery and two counts of aggravated assault. Henry County Superior Court Judge Brian Amero sentenced him to 50 years, but only 25 must be served in prison.
On May 28, 2017 Witt struck his live-in girlfriend Reatha Schrimsher in the head with a machete. He then repeatedly struck her with the weapon, almost severing her left arm.
Twenty-five-year-old Schrimsher was flown to Grady Hospital where doctors were able to save her arm.
District Attorney Darius Pattillo says this is a horrible case of domestic violence.
"This man is a violent individual and we are pleased to bring justice to this victim."
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LOS ANGELES • A sequel has defied the recent trend of failures and topped the North American box office, with New Line Cinema release Annabelle: Creation earning US$35 million (S$48 million) over the weekend.
New Line has scared off competition before, achieving its first mega success in the 1980s with A Nightmare On Elm Street.
The Conjuring, released in 2013, whipped up the chill factor with its period setting and real-life connection.
Then came Annabelle in 2014, which was based on a haunted prop seen only momentarily in The Conjuring.
Annabelle: Creation, directed by David F. Sandberg (Lights Out, a 2016 New Line horror hit), is a prequel.
For the weekend, Dunkirk chugged away in second place, taking in about US$11.4 million for a four-week total of US$153.7 million, according to comScore.
The Nut Job 2: Nutty By Nature was third, selling roughly US$8.9 million in tickets, a 54 per cent decline from initial results for its 2014 predecessor.
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In the U.K. Prime Minister May asked for unity during her New Year's address on Sunday as the country gets closer to negotiating its terms to exit the EU.
The 35 Russian diplomats that President Barack Obama expelled as part of a wide package of sanctions against Russia have left the country, Reuters reported. However, the incoming White House press secretary, Seam Spicer, told Reuters the decision to punish Russia may have been "disproportionate."
In corporate news, the chairman of Deutsche Bank, Paul Achleitner told Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagszeitung that there is no European merger or a state bailout planned for the German lender. This comes after Deutsche Bank announced last week a $7.2 billion mortgage settlement with the US authorities.
In terms of data, Italy, France and Germany will release their final revision of the purchasing manufacturers' index with the overall euro zone figure expected at 9 a.m. London time.
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A major employer in the city is planning to expand its premises.
Boston Scientific is seeking planning permission for a 3-storey office extension to the front of its existing building 1 at Ballybrit Business Park.
For more on this story, tune into Galway Bay fm news at 12…
As St. Vincent and the Grenadines joins the rest of the World, in observing World Radio Day which is celebrated today – Sonya Gill, General Secretary of the Caribbean Broadcasting Union said that radio has dominated the media with the greatest reach – even with the proliferation of various forms of media.
She said if they focus on the impact of the audience of such tremendous reach then they could see that it continues to have great significance.
Ms. Gill said that the objective of World Radio Day is to bring about an awareness of the significance of radio and the contribution it has made throughout the World.
Today February 13th – marks the 6th celebration of World Radio Day under the theme “Radio is You”
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Police in Charlotte have charged two men in connection to a 2016 homicide that left one man dead a woman injured. Zhaymilik Shaqua Phillips, 25, and Jordan Ardrey, 18, are both charged with murder in the death of 30-year-old Tony Jamarr Russell.
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The Orlando Magic have reportedly hired Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady as a special assistant to CEO Alex Martins.
According to the Orlando Sentinel's Mike Bianchi and Josh Robbins, McGrady will have several roles with the franchise, including on- and-off-court consultation with players and coaches throughout the regular season.
McGrady will also reportedly help promote the team's G League affiliate, the Lakeland Magic, who are slated to begin their inaugural season this fall.
McGrady, 38, was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in September after finishing with career averages of 19.6 points, 5.6 rebounds 4.4 assists and 1.2 steals per game over 15 seasons.
The seven-time All-Star spent four of those seasons with the Magic. During that stretch, McGrady won back-to-back scoring titles in 2002-03 and 2003-04 with respective averages of 32.1 and 28.0 points per game.
Since retiring in August 2013, McGrady has served as an NBA analyst for ESPN.
Richard Weiss, American Century Investments chief investment officer, and Matthew Luzzetti, Deutsche Bank senior economist, weigh in on interest rates ahead of the Fed's policy meeting this week.
SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Senator Tom Udall heard concerns from health experts about the future of programs they say are critical to New Mexicans.
Many programs are facing an uncertain future because of a budget deadlock in Congress, including the Community Health Centers Program and the Special Diabetes Program for Indians.
Heath and tribal advocates say those programs serve thousands of the most vulnerable New Mexicans.
Saturday, they told Senator Udall without long-term funding in place, the programs will be forced to cut staff, hours and vital services.
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TORONTO — American department store Nordstrom is opening the first Canadian location of its discount Rack chain on Thursday.
The 35,000-square-foot store will be situated north of Toronto at Vaughan Mills mall.
It is promising savings of up to 70 per cent on products from 38 of the 50 brands already sold in its Canadian department stores.
Among the brands the Seattle-based retailer says shoppers can expect to find on its Vaughan shelves are Nike, Kate Spade New York, Tory Burch and Sam Edelman.
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Indiana University’s pretrial diversion program had a record low number of offenders this year who tried to work off misdemeanors collected over the weekend’s celebrations for student bicycle races.
The Herald Times reports that 105 nonviolent offenders avoided jail time by enrolling in the Little 500 court. Those who successfully complete the program can eventually have certain charges dismissed, including public intoxication.
Many of the participants were cited for underage drinking and spent Sunday picking up trash and attending an alcohol education class.
Sunday’s turnout beat the previous record low of 110 participants in 2015.
Monroe County Chief Deputy Prosecutor Bob Miller says 25 people were arrested during the weekend on a misdemeanor charge. He says more people were arrested on felony charges for crimes such a violence, drug offenses and drunk driving.
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24 Years of Love FM – News and Music Power
Love FM is celebrating its twenty fourth birthday today. Renee Trujillo has the story.
Gordon Harris, middle, was a 6-foot-10 basketball star at Tenino High and the University of Washington in the 1960s. His state tournament records still stand after more than 50 years. Courtesy
PENN TOWNSHIP, MI -- A 19-year-old woman was hospitalized Friday following a two-vehicle crash, according to the Cass County Sheriff's Office.
The crash happened about 7:30 a.m. Oct. 6 at the intersection of Calvin Center Road and Brownsville Street in Cass County's Penn Township.
Police said a vehicle driven by 18-year-old Dakota Lawson Cassopolis was attempting to turn west onto Brownsville Street when Lawson was struck by a vehicle traveling south on Calvin Center Street.
The driver of the other vehicle was 25-year-old Zachary Morehouse of Marcellus.
A passenger in Lawson's car, 19-year-old Kassondra Milligan of Milligan, was taken to to Borgess Lee Hospital in Dowagiac by Life Care Ambulance for her injuries.
Police said both drivers and the passenger were wearing seat belts at the time of the crash. Alcohol was not a factor/
The crash remains under investigation.
The Illinois Department of Public Health has identified that mosquitoes from Glenview and Morton Grove, Illinois have tested positive for West Nile virus.
North Shore Mosquito Abatement District staff collected the positive mosquitoes on May 25, 2018. No human cases of West Nile virus have been reported so far this year.
Monitoring for West Nile virus in Illinois includes laboratory tests for mosquito batches, dead perching birds, as well as testing sick horses and humans with West Nile virus-like symptoms.
Common symptoms include fever, nausea, headache and muscle aches. Symptoms may last from a few days to a few weeks. However, four out of five people infected with West Nile virus will not show any symptoms.
BELLEVUE, Wash. (AP) — A Seattle-area company has removed a school shooting video game off of its online platform following widespread backlash.
The "Active Shooter" video game was pulled days before it was to be released on the video-game marketplace Steam.
Valve Corp. as Steam's parent company said Tuesday that it was removing the computer video game because the developer was a "troll with a history of customer abuse."
The game was developed by Revived Games, published by Acid and lead by a person named Ata Berdiyev, who had previously been kicked off of the platform under a different business name.
The game allows players to re-create school shootings by stalking school hallways and racking up kills.
It was condemned by the parents of students killed during a Florida school shooting in February.
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They have a tremendous track record, dating back decades. The Children’s Therapy Center of the Quad Cities serves about four hundred fifty children a year.
The center has a new look. Now located in Rock Island, the center has twenty four thousand square feet. Thirteen thousand of that is therapy and office space according to President Angie Peterson.
There is more space to store equipment. More space for children to play and get the therapy they need.
Families often turn to the therapy center when they have no other place to go.The Children’s Therapy Center never turns a family away. The center offers financial assistance to help assist with a child’s medical bills.
The center is only about one hundred thousand dollars shy of successfully completing the one point two million dollar capital campaign. So many kind and generous people believe in the mission
of the Children’s Therapy Center of the Quad Cities. A mission which hopefully will continue for years to come!
WASHINGTON, Utah (AP) – Fire officials in the southern Utah city of Washington say a teenage girl has been taken to the hospital after a strong wind gust picked up a storage shed and carried it 50 feet before it fell on a girl and another person.
Washington City Fire Department spokesman Julio Reyes told the St. George News that the girl was pinned underneath the shed but was able to get free before emergency crews arrived Sunday.
Reyes says the girl was taken to the hospital with injuries to her left side, including her clavicle, arm and knee. Another person who was struck by the shed was treated at the scene.
The sheds were on display in the parking lot of a Home Depot.
A message seeking updates Monday from the Washington City Fire Department was not returned.
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North Lanarkshire Council staff raised hundreds of pounds for a children’s charity involved in this year’s British Transplant Games.
More than £1300 was raised for Kidney Kids by staff who took part in the Glasgow Great Women’s 10K Race and the Westfield Health British Transplant Games 5k donor run at Strathclyde Park.
The Glasgow Children’s Kidney Kids team took 19 gold, 14 silver and 16 bronze medals at this year’s games, which were held in sports venues across North Lanarkshire.
Melissa Fraser from Kidney Kids Scotland said: “We are really grateful for the support given by North Lanarkshire Council for all the hard work and effort that has gone into raising the money.
“Kidney Kids Scotland will use this funding to expand and maintain the newly launched Home Haemodialysis Service in Scotland”.
Kidney Kids Scotland was founded as a Charitable Trust in July 2000 to help children across Scotland with renal illness and their families.
One of the scariest-looking injuries of Week 17 hit one of the NFL’s best players Sunday, but the Monday diagnosis for Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson was much more positive than expected.
Cardinals coach Bruce Arians told reporters that Johnson – who racked up 1,239 rushing yards and 879 receiving yards this season before going down against the Rams – has an MCL sprain only and will not require surgery.
No surgery for David Johnson. MCL sprain. “Great news” Arians says. — Kent Somers (@kentsomers) January 2, 2017
Much worse was expected when Johnson (see the video above) got his leg pinned under a Rams tackler and was taken to the locker room on a cart. The 2015 third-round pick has become one of the NFL’s best and most versatile players in just his second season and was one of the few bright spots for the Cardinals as they went from preseason Super Bowl contenders to 7-8-1 and out of the playoffs.
South Australia's new treasurer says he will only serve one term of government before making way for new blood.
Rob Lucas says the four years remaining in his eight-year legislative council term will be his last and as the only Liberal to have served in government before, his role is to mentor his colleagues over the next four years.
"I'm sure at the end of the four-year term there will be more than enough exciting new young talent coming through the party to replace me," Mr Lucas told ABC radio on Tuesday.
Mr Lucas previously served as treasurer from 1997 to 2002 and has also held the education and trade portfolios.
The Liberals ended 16 years of Labor rule at Saturday's state election, claiming at least 24 seats in the 47-seat parliament.
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Imagine suddenly falling through a tear in the fabric of space-timeâ€”especially if you land in a place and time inhospitable to your kind. That’s the situation of a young African American writer, Dana, abruptly cast from California 1976 to the antebellum South and the freedom of a bohemian life into the bonds of slavery. It happens, and then it happens again. That’s the plot of Kindred , the signal novel by science-fiction writer Octavia E. Butler, visualized as a graphic novel by cartoonist-scholars Damian Duffy and John Jennings. Their adaptation retains the anxiety and brutality of the original text, transformed into a series of brightly colored captioned frames. Kindred remains Butler’s best-known story and the new rendition should expose her to new audiences.
A pet weasel belonging to wildlife artist Robert E Fuller was one of the stars of BBC1 show Super Small Animals.
Fidget, who was hand-reared, was filmed at the artist’s studio in Thixendale revealing his agility and intelligence.
In the early 1980s, 22-year-old Israeli backpacker Yossi Ghinsberg and two friends – Swiss teacher Marcus Stamm and American photographer Kevin Gale – set off from the Bolivian city of La Paz on what was supposed to be the adventure of a lifetime. Leading the way into the uncharted Amazon was an Austrian expat named Karl Ruprechter, who had met the friends just days before and claimed to be familiar with the region. But their dream trip soon turned into a wilderness nightmare from which not all of the men returned.
NORMAL -- The top ranked high school junior in Illinois is headed west.
Four-star power forward Francis Okoro (Normal West) committed to Oregon - he announced via Twitter late Monday night.
Okoro was also considering Illinois and Purdue.
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Craighead County Dispatch confirms a traffic light is out on School St. at Highway 49 in Brookland.
A repair crew is on the way to fix the light.
Weather conditions are expected to be foggy for most of the morning.
Drivers should use extreme caution in this area especially with school in session Monday.
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New Hampshire reaches contract deals with state workers
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Negotiators have reached tentative labor contract agreements with New Hampshire's four state employee unions.
Republican Gov. Chris Sununu announced the deals Monday, saying the agreements recognize both the tremendous work of state employees and the interests of taxpayers.
Under the agreement, workers represented by the State Employees Association, the New England Police Benevolent Association and the New Hampshire Troopers Association would get 1.5 percent raises upon execution of the contract, and another 1.5 percent raise in 2019. Corrections workers, who are represented by Teamsters Local 633, would get a 9.1 percent raise starting in July to better align their pay with other states.
The agreements still need to be ratified by the unions and the Legislature. If approved, they would cost about $13.5 million in general funds for fiscal year 2019.
BERLIN (AP) — A member of the nationalist Alternative for Germany party has become chairman of the German parliament's important budget committee, winning lackluster backing after opponents forced a rare vote for the post.
Peter Boehringer was elected Wednesday with votes only from his own party and the pro-business Free Democrats. The opposition Left Party opposed him and representatives of other parties abstained.
Opponents objected to past comments on various issues by Boehringer, an opponent of the euro.
Alternative for Germany, or AfD, is likely to be the biggest opposition party once a new government is formed. The budget committee post traditionally goes to the largest opposition group.
German lawmakers have blocked an AfD lawmaker from joining a committee that oversees the country's intelligence services and rejected the party's candidate for deputy speaker.
One man has been arrested in the Clonmel area in relation to an assault on an elderly man in the town this morning.
He’s currently being detained in Cahir Garda station under provisions of section 4 of the criminal justice act 1984.
The victim, a man in his 70s, has been taken to hospital following a serious assault in Clonmel.
The incident happened in the Heywood Road area this morning sometime between 8 and 8.30am.
Gardaí in Clonmel are investigating and are appealing for witnesses.
Inspector James White outlines what happened.
Any information can be given to Clonmel Gardaí on 052 6177640.
March 19 (Reuters) - Australian Competition and Consumer Commission:
* FEDERAL COURT FOUND H.J. HEINZ COMPANY AUSTRALIA MADE MISLEADING HEALTH CLAIM ON ITS LITTLE KIDS SHREDZ PRODUCTS
* HEARING ON PENALTIES AND OTHER ORDERS SOUGHT BY THE ACCC WILL BE HELD ON A DATE TO BE FIXED BY THE COURT Source text: bit.ly/2tYNzgb
Today will be another warm, dry and mostly sunny day.
Highest temperatures of 23 to 27 degrees in light southwesterly breezes. Tonight will be cloudy. Onshore breezes will keep it a little cooler along the coast.
Cloud and patchy mist will increase tonight, producing a few spots of drizzle. Minimum temperatures of 11 to 13 degrees in mainly light northwest breezes.
Generally cloudier conditions tomorrow with some patchy light rain or drizzle around during the morning.
The cloud will tend to thin out later in the day to allow spells of hazy sunshine through. It will feel much cooler in parts with daytime highs of 16 to 18 degrees. Still fairly warm further inland though, with highs of 20 to 23 degrees. Winds mainly light northwest or variable.
Russian Journalist Thought Killed Is Alive Ukrainian authorities say the murder of journalist Arkady Babchenko was staged in order to catch a man they say was hired by Russian intelligence services to kill him.
For 40 years the Harrison Ford character has always been known as Han Solo, until Disney chief Bob Iger changed all that.
Last month the House of Mouse CEO was speaking at the University of Southern California.
Apart from a few plot details he revealed: “You will also discover how he got his name.”
The news caused a lot of confusion among Star Wars fans, with some wondering if his original name was Han Ren, like Kylo Ren.
Senator Roy Blunt was in southeast Missouri on Wednesday afternoon, May 30.
He was at the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport at 1 p.m. and at the Poplar Bluff Municipal Airport at 2:30 p.m. to meet with small business owners, area leaders and entrepreneurs to discuss the Tax Cuts and Job Act.
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Blunt voted in favor of the Act, which was signed into law in December 2017. The legislation marked the first major tax reform in more than 30 years.
According to Blunt's office, it allowed several Missouri companies to reinvest in their workforce with bonuses, higher wages and enhanced benefits.
Business owners talked about how the act has benefitted Missouri families.
"I think it's clearly doing that and when you combine all of those things together, confidence, the end of the regulatory jihad, and a tax bill that really does cut your taxes and help increase jobs, that's a pretty good formula for a good economy."
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HONOLULU — The Latest on Hawaii's ongoing legal challenge to the Trump administration's travel ban (all times local):
12:30 p.m.
Lawyers representing Hawaii in the state's long-running fight against Trump administration travel bans have filed a motion seeking to challenge the latest version of the policy.
Hawaii filed a motion Friday asking a federal judge to lift his order halting the state's previous lawsuit.
Hawaii says it wants to file an amended lawsuit targeting the third travel ban.
The latest travel ban removes Sudan from the list of affected countries and adds Chad and North Korea, along with several officials from the government of Venezuela. It's scheduled to take effect Oct. 18.
State Attorney General Doug Chin said the new ban still discriminates on the basis of nationality, exceeds the president's legal authority and seeks to implement his Muslim ban.
We'll never find satisfying explanations for Stephen Paddock's evil, though it is human nature to try.
RANDALL MARGRAVES, WHOSE THREE DAUGHTERS SAID NASSAR ABUSED THEM, APOLOGIZES TO COURT AND SAYS, “I LOST CONTROL.”
Morgan Deneen tees off during the Sun Belt Conference Men's Golf Championship on Tuesday. Deneen won the individual title by seven strokes with a 10-under 203. Norman Wolf Wolf Creek Images LLC
Justin Timberlake will headline the Super Bowl halftime show, he announced Sunday night.
Timberlake announced the news on Twitter in the most Jimmy Fallon video to ever Jimmy Fallon.
Twitter had mixed reactions to the news. Some people are diehard Timberwolves:
Justin Timberlake preforming Super Bowl LII halftime show.... there is a god. 🙌🏼 — Carrie-Anne (@cadaigle15) October 23, 2017
Justin Timberlake to play the Super Bowl halftime show got me like... pic.twitter.com/4tBpzdZUz0 — Garrett Heggie (@GHEGG23) October 23, 2017
Others are over it:
That’s a weird way to spell Kanye — Jordi (@JordivanVelzen) October 23, 2017
Retweet if you want Lady Gaga to do it again. — Lady Gaga (@LadyGagaLGN) October 23, 2017
And some can only think about Janet Jackson:
Supawit Mahaguna, aged 21, was born in Thailand. Now a Bachelor of Commerce (International Business) student at Curtin University, he has stumbled on greater success with, literally, the click of an email. “I received an email about [the opportunity]. At the bottom it said, ‘It’s Stanford – what are you waiting for?’, and I thought, ‘What am I waiting for?’.”
Dimple Smith, age 90 of Summer Shade died February 14, 2016. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by the McMurtrey Funeral Home
WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 17: Federal Reserve Board Chairwoman Janet Yellen speaks during a news conference December 17, 2014 at the headquarters of Federal Reserve Board of Governors in Washington, DC. The Federal Reserve announced that it will not increase target funds rate for now. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images) (Photo: Alex Wong, Getty Images)
The Federal Reserve is holding a press conference Wednesday to announce its decision on hiking the federal interest rate.
Wall Street insiders say there is a chance the interest rate could rise another quarter point.
You can watch Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen's announcement live starting at 2:30 p.m. ET in the player above.
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WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – A man with a revoked license is facing multiple drug and motor vehicle charges after West Springfield police say they found him sleeping in his car.
According to West Springfield police, residents called in to report a suspicious vehicle on Mercury Court the night of August 10. When officers got there, they found Yuriy Kontsemal, of Westfield, sleeping in his running car with his dog.
Officers allegedly found a shotgun round, two needles, two full baggies of a substance they believe to be heroin, as well as four empty baggies of the substance, inside the car. It was also later discovered that Kontsemal had his license revoked as a habitual traffic offender.
He’s now being charged with operating under the influence, his third offense, possession of a Class A drug, operating a motor vehicle with a revoked license as a habitual traffic offender, and possession of a firearm without an ID card and/or ammunition.
In the MSHSL Class A state golf tournament both the Springfield girls and the Sleepy Eye United boys finished 3rd as a team.
Springfield senior, Callie Wersal nabbed the state title shooting a 155 through two days.
Sleepy Eye United's Ben Laffen finished 4th individually and Caleb Christensen tied for 5th.
In boys Class AA action, LSH senior, Carson Stepka finished in a tie for 7th, while New Ulm was 7th as a team and Blue Earth Area was 8th.
Ashkelon mayor Itamar Shimoni announced Tuesday in an Army Radio interview that he is considering suing the women who submitted complaints against him "so that they don't do similar acts to other people," but added that "I want to get back to running the city."
The Tel Aviv Magistrates Court announced to Shimoni Monday that the sexual harassment case against him had been closed.
A Delaware man wounded in an attack at a New Year's Eve celebration in Istanbul says he survived by playing dead. William Jacob Raak told NBC News he stayed silent and motionless during the attack at a popular nightclub, even after being struck.
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Painkiller Prescribed For Prince In Another Name
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – A court document says a doctor prescribed oxycodone for Prince under the name of the musician’s friend to protect his privacy.
Prince was 57 when he was found alone and unresponsive in an elevator at his Paisley Park home on April 21.
Autopsy results showed he died from an accidental overdose of fentanyl, a synthetic drug 50 times more powerful than heroin.
According to search warrants unsealed Monday, authorities searched Paisley Park, cellphone records of Prince’s associates, and Prince’s emails to try to determine where he got the fentanyl that killed him.
The documents suggest Prince was struggling with prescription opioid addiction.
Sir,A meeting of the Board of directors of the Company was held at its administrative office on the 11th December, 2017 wherein, interalia the following decisions were considered & approved:-1. Standalone Unaudited Financial Results of the Company for the Quarter ended on 30th Sep., 2017.2. Statement of Asset and Liability for the half year ended on 30th Sep., 2017.We request you to take on record the above said decisions and disseminate the same on the website of the stock exchange.Source : BSE
PRETORIA, March 30 South Africa's central bank kept its benchmark repo rate unchanged at 7 percent on Thursday, in line with expectations, saying the exchange rate had re-emerged as a risk to inflation following an increase in domestic political uncertainty.
All 30 economists surveyed in a Reuters poll last week unanimously predicted the central bank would keep interest rates on hold, most betting that a cut would only come in early 2018. (Reporting by TJ Strydom and Olivia Kumwenda-Mtambo; Writing by Mfuneko Toyana; Editing by James Macharia)
Violent left-wing anarchists have announced a nationwide campaign to deface Christopher Columbus statues this coming Monday.
Five Christopher Columbus statues have already been vandalized in New York City in recent weeks, according to Far Left Watch. In one case last month, vandals defaced a “larger-than-life” statue of Columbus in Central Park, leaving blood-red paint on his hands, and scrawled, “Hate will not be tolerated” and “#SomethingsComing” on its pedestal.
What is coming appears to be a coordinated campaign to destroy monuments all across the country on Columbus Day.
The NYC-based antifa group Revolutionary Abolitionist Movement (RAM) made the announcement on Thursday, September 21, calling on antifa groups nationwide to “decorate” their neighborhoods.
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The TSX is gaining as Wall Street takes a break across the border for Independence Day.
Cannabis is the winner as the health sector is boosting the Toronto exchange up 38 points to 16,301.
But, experts say investor sentiment is subdued today as the US prepares to hit China with over $34 billion in trade tariffs on Friday. The Chinese are prepared to retaliate against the trade attack as well. President Trump may also slap the EU with a 20 per cent tariff on auto trade when he returns from his July 4th holiday.
Crude prices are steady following a rally that took US crude to 75 dollars, a milestone for the price. US crude is currently at 73.81 a barrel.
The Loonie is flat at 76 cents US.
Enbridge is cutting more fat as the company looks to lower its debt. Just over $4 billion worth of natural gas facilities in Albert and BC are part of the proposed selloff. The deal still needs to be approved by provincial officials and the feds.
Kuwait News Agency | TUNIS, March 19 (KUNA) — The Tunisian Foreign Ministry announced Monday that two of its nationals were kidnapped by militants in Cameroon’s southwest region on March 15.
In a press statement, the ministry said the abductees were two staff members of a Tunisian public works company in the area.
It added that a crisis unit was set up to follow up the related developments.
Furthermore, the ministry was coordinating with Cameroonian authorities to free the Tunisian hostages as soon as possible, it noted.
No group has claimed responsibility for the abduction so far. (end) ksj.ibi
TAURANGA: An elated India U-19 head coach Rahul Dravid hopes that his World Cup winning wards will have many such lasting memories in the future, adding that the support staff had helped him make the title triumph possible.
“I am really proud of the boys and the effort they put in. “Proud of the effort they put in and couldn’t be happier for them. Hopefully it’s a memory they cherish for a long, long time, but hopefully not the lasting memory and they have many more great moments and bigger things in future,” the batting legend said after India outclassed Australia to win their fourth U-19 World Cup.
“I don’t want to mention names, but everyone in the support staff has put in a great effort. We do the best for the kids,” Dravid added as the boys in blue celebrated loudly behind him.
Electing to bat first, Australia were dismissed for 216 runs in 47.2 overs. Ishan Porel, Shiva Singh and Anukul Roy picked up two wickets each for India.
Clutching a payment terminal in one hand and a customer's debit card in the other, 34-year-old street vendor Melisa Mbiza stands on the roadside by her truck loaded with mangoes, touting for business in central Harare. "I'm in a hurry - please can you be quick," said her client, one of a sizeable queue forming as Mbiza swiped the card and packed the fruit into a plastic bag.
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In this Monday, Dec. 19, 2016, file photo, Douglas Shine Jr., center, stands in the courtroom for sentencing in Cleveland. A decision by a Cleveland judge to overrule a jury's death sentence recommendation for a triple killer highlights how rare such judicial decisions are.
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Police: 7 shot, including 3 teenagers, outside Miami home
MIAMI - One person is in critical condition and six others are stable after police in Miami say a car pulled up to a group of people standing outside a house and opened fire.
The shooting happening early Sunday evening in Miami-Dade's West Little River neighborhood.
Police tell the Miami Herald that there may be more than one suspect.
Wraylynn Victoria Sativa Nance was born at 9:40 p.m. Sept. 25, 2017, at OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony’s Health Center, the daughter of Nick Nance and Julia Bradshaw of Wood River. She weighed 8 pounds and was 21 inches long. Grandparents are Ethan Nance of Alton, Kim Woolsey of Jerseyville, Philip Bradshaw of Godfrey, and Melissa Sanders of Godfrey. Great-grandparents are Roger and Vickie Nance of Edwardsville, Kenny and Mary Fulkerson of Wood River, Stephanie and Donald Hill of Godfrey, and Glenda and Merle Bradshaw of Godfrey. Great-great-grandparent is Norma Graham of Roxana.
CRANBERRY, Pa. (AP) — Teen clothing retailer rue21 is closing about one-third of its stores nationwide as it focuses more on its online business.
The privately held company is shuttering nearly 400 stores, leaving it more than 700 stores in 48 states – including one in Fort Wayne. The retailer’s website says it is closing the Orchard Crossing store along Thomas Road. The Glenbrook Square store will not be impacted.
The company is based in Cranberry, north of Pittsburgh. In a Facebook post , it called the decision to close the stores “difficult but necessary.” Like many brick-and-mortar retailers, it has been battling declining mall traffic amid strong competition online.
The company didn’t say how soon the stores will close, though its website is promoting store-closing sales.
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TURKEY'S DEPUTY PM SIMSEK SAYS HALKBANK MAY FACE ADDITIONAL COSTS IN FOREIGN BORROWING IN MEDIUM-TERM AFTER U.S. ARREST OF EXECUTIVE
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Three vehicles collided late Sunday in George Town, causing one to flip over and sending two people to the hospital. The crash happened just before 9 p.m. on West Bay Road near the intersection with Lawrence Boulevard at the southern end of the Seven Mile Beach corridor.
According to the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service, a white Toyota collided with the back of a Dodge truck and then careered into a front door of a Kia.
The truck flipped over into the middle of the road after it was struck, police said.
Two people were taken to hospital with what were described as minor injuries from the wreck. Police closed the busy section of road for about three hours Sunday night while the crash scene was cleared.
Gomez went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and two runs in Sunday's 10-5 Grapefruit League win over the Tigers.
The early spring acquisition has been coming on, as Sunday's production pushed his spring average to .304. After going 1-for-6 over his first two spring outings, Gomez has picked it up at the plate, hitting safely in four of his last five exhibitions. The 32-year-old slugger will man the everyday right field role and offer the type of pop that led to 41 extra-base hits (23 doubles, one triple, 17 homers) over 426 plate appearances with the Rangers last season.
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Lawyer: Ex-VA worker subject of around 100 lawsuits
LEAVENWORTH, Kan. (AP) — The number of lawsuits accusing a former physician assistant at a Veteran's Administration hospital in Kansas of sexual abuse is approaching 100.
The Wichita Eagle reports that Kansas City attorneys Dan Curry and Sarah Brown filed three more lawsuits last week on behalf of former patients of Mark Wisner. He was sentenced last year to more than 15 years in prison for sex crimes involving patients at the Eisenhower Veterans Administration Medical Center in Leavenworth.
Curry said he expects to file a few more lawsuits in the near future, bringing the total number to around 100. Some seek $2 million or more in damages.
Prosecutors said Wisner performed improper and medically unnecessary genital examinations on patients from 2012 to 2014. He resigned and had his license to practice revoked in 2015.
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My dead
have been haunting my dreams this week
long, vivid dreams
rich with detail
symbolism unclear
my dead do not seem to understand that they
have passed through the veil
leaving my unconscious to wonder
whether it is bad etiquette to mention it
Has Miss Manners ever addressed
interactions with poltergeists and spirits?
Seems rude somehow to bluntly point it out
insensitive even
It gives me pause
leaves me wondering
if what they are trying to show me
is how easily someone like me
can delude themselves into thinking
that they are still breathing
that their heart still beats
long after the blood
has frozen solid
in their veins
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — A former crew member of a cargo ship that sank after losing propulsion in a hurricane questioned why the ship's owner didn't do more to protect the crew.
The Florida Times-Union reports (http://bit.ly/2lQaSzH ) that former able seaman Marvin Hearman III testified Tuesday before the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Board of Investigation in Jacksonville, Florida.
The El Faro sank Oct. 1, 2015, while traveling from Jacksonville to Puerto Rico. All 33 aboard died.
Hearman testified that Tote Services Inc. managers often called the ship to tell captains to slow down and conserve fuel, but didn't call to warn the crew they were headed into a strong hurricane.
In a statement, Tote spokesman Darrell Wilson said the company disagrees strongly with Hearman's testimony and is committed to supporting the lost sailors' families.
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Home » Sullivan » 2017 Hospital Auxiliary Officers Inducted
During the annual Auxiliary meeting held on Jan. 30, 2017, the Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital Auxiliary officers were formally appointed.
The ladies who were selected to direct the Hospital Auxiliary this year include Freda Haase, President, Judy Reed, Vice President, Pat Blanton, Treasurer, Mary Miller, Secretary and Imogene Busch, Historian. This group is made up of many long-time members who have volunteered thousands of hours to the Hospital Auxiliary program.
Their dedication and experience is tremendously valuable to the ongoing service the Auxiliary provides to the hospital and community.
Belgium on Monday said at least three nations had received falsely labelled meat products from an abattoir in the south of the country in what it called a "significant" food fraud operation.
The Belgian food security authority, Afsca, said Hong Kong, Ivory Coast and Kosovo had been recipients until the end of 2016 of meat distributed by the food company Veviba, including products that had the dates they were frozen on changed.
Agriculture Minister Denis Ducarme accused Veviba of using "mafia practices" when it came to distributing meat.
A report by Afsca said that the three nations affected had been notified of the problem.
The affair has caused a minor scandal in Belgium after several European food scares in recent years.
Last year consumers received a scare and producers were forced to destroy millions of eggs after eggs tainted by an insecticide were discovered to have been delivered to around 45 countries, including 26 EU member states.
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DJ Rich Medina will be at the helm of the Groove Cruise
Wanna live that good life? Sail the seas on Tues. June 5 via the Groove Cruise, an Afrobeat boat cruise.Boarding at 7:30 p.m. at 360 Concord St., the Groove Cruise, operated by Spiritline Cruises, will sail the Charleston Harbor to the sounds of renowned New York City DJ, Rich Medina.If you're into house, hip-hop, Afrobeat, soul, and everything in between, Medina's got you. In addition to pumping up the jams, Medina is also a professor of African American music, history, and culture at Cornell University and Barnes Foundation and has been known to throw numerous, weekly NYC parties with Q-Tip himself of Tribe Called Quest, just to name a couple of the DJ's cool credentials.DJ Willy Soul will warm up the ones and twos before Medina hits the decks.The boat departs at 8 p.m. sharp, so don't be late for this dope-ass Piccolo date.
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Donald Trump is currently angrier at Merck CEO Ken Frazier – who just quit a Trump advisory panel because of Trump’s failure to condemn Nazis – than he has ever been at actually Nazis. [Pajiba]
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The Rock’s life in photos. [Wonderwall]
Justin Bieber tried to hit on a woman at the gym. It didn’t go well. [Buzzfeed]
Katy Perry & Orlando Bloom, back together? Eh. [Jezebel]
Salma Hayek is basically Ryan Reynolds’ new wife. [The Blemish]
Meghan Edmonds doesn’t “get” Peggy Sulahian. [Reality Tea]
Bill Hader’s Mooch is on point. [Moe Jackson]
Well, in case you haven't heard, the moon will cross in front of the sun in a week's time. It will be a total eclipse of the sun. And, weather permitting, the full effect of the celestial event will be viewable across a swath about 70 miles wide that stretches from Oregon to South Carolina.
Jacob Fenston (@JacobFenston) from Here & Now contributor WAMU has this story about the people who will go anywhere and do just about anything to be in that path of totality.
(Reuters) - Storm Gert has strengthened into the second hurricane of the 2017 Atlantic season, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said on Monday.
The hurricane, now located about 445 miles (720 km) west of Bermuda with maximum sustained winds of 75 miles per hour (120 km/h), is moving toward the north at about 8 miles per hour (13 km/h) at present, the NHC said.
"Swells generated by Gert will spread northward along the east coast of the United States from North Carolina northward to Long Island during the next couple of days," it added.
FILE - In this Friday, Jan. 24, 2014 file photo, twins Edgar, left, and Gabriel, aged 10, arrange themselves to pose for photographers beside two versions of Dutch-born painter Vincent van Gogh's "Sunflowers", the left one from 1888 and the right one from 1889, during a photocall at the National Portrait Gallery in London. Five versions of a Vincent van Gogh masterpiece are being reunited for the first time in a “virtual exhibition.” On Monday, Aug. 14, 2017, they will all be streamed to a global audience in a Facebook Live broadcast. Matt Dunham, File AP Photo
DUBAI: The Gulf emirate of Dubai on Monday announced plans to build the largest marina in the Middle East and North Africa with 1,400 berths.
The "Dubai Harbour" will also feature a cruise ship port and a terminal that can accommodate 6,000 passengers at a time, a government statement said.
Home to Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest tower, Dubai said the new project will include a 135-metre lighthouse featuring a hotel and observation deck.
The marina will expand Dubai's yacht capacity by around 50 per cent from its current 3,000 berths, the statement said. The project will be located off the upmarket Dubai Marina neighbourhood and next to the man-made Palm Island.
Traditionally a sleepy fishing town, Dubai has evolved into a regional business hub and an attractive tourism destination, thanks to huge investments in luxurious resorts and shopping malls.
Dubai attracted 14 million tourists in 2015.
Real Madrid left-back, Marcelo has reacted to the club’s trashing of Barcelona without their star forward, Neymar in the Spanish Super Cup on Sunday.
Real Madrid won the game 3-1 with goal from Gerard Pique (own goal), Cristiano Ronaldo and Marco Asensio while Messi scored from the spot for the home side after Real Madrid’s keeper was adjudged to have fowled Luis Saures.
Asking if Neymar’s €222 million move to Paris Saint Germain has affected the Catalan giants, the Brazilian left back told reporters, “I don’t think Barcelona is a worse side without Neymar.
“Barcelona are always going to be Barcelona; a great team.
“They have won all titles. Of course, Neymar is a great player, but Barcelona is still Barcelona.”
CAIRO (AP) - Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered more than 1,000 statues and 10 sarcophagi in an ancient noble's tomb on the west bank of the Nile River in Luxor.
The Antiquities Ministry said Tuesday that the tomb was built for a judge during the New Kingdom period, from roughly 1,500 to 1,000 B.C.
The tomb comprised an open courtyard leading to two halls, one containing four ancient coffins and the other including a chamber that houses six. The head of archaeological mission, Mostafa el-Waziri, says another chamber was found containing the statues, which depict kings from different dynasties.
He said archaeologists expect to find even more statues as the dig continues.
Grace allowed only one hit and struck out four in four scoreless innings of relief Wednesday in a 3-0 loss to the Red Sox.
Pressed into service when Erick Fedde (shoulder) was forced to exit the game a few pitches into the second inning, Grace was exceptional in his longest appearance of the year, helping to save the rest of the Nats' bullpen. The left-hander threw 46 pitches (33 strikes), so he'll likely be unavailable for a few days, but he now sports a 3.34 ERA and 25:5 K:BB through 29.2 innings on the season in a low-leverage role.
Technology firm Equichain said it will look to tackle the derivatives market after introducing a prototype for a blockchain-based solution for cash equities processing at the end of this year.
The London-based firm has said it plans to implement a full end-to-end cash equities execution to custody pilot at the end of this year then turn its focus to the derivatives market....
Yahoo Finance's Alexis Christoforous and Jared Blikre break down the latest market action after Michael Kors reported first quarter earnings that beat Wall Street expectations on net income and revenue.
Performance of select industry groups as of 10:30 am ET:
~Specialty Apparel Stores (27)
CHS Chico's Fas -19.72%
DSW DSW Inc -9.97%
DEST Destination Maternity Corp -2.02%
GES Guess? Inc -1.87%
SSI Stage Stores Inc -1.48%
NWY(HB) New York & Compay Inc -1.40%
CBK Christopher & Banks -0.91%
BKE(HB,1) The Buckle Inc -0.78%
SMRT(HB,0) Stein Mart -0.63%
AEO American Eagle Outfitters Inc -0.55%
FINL Finish Line 'A' -0.15%
URBN Urban Outfitters 0.10%
ROST Ross Stores 0.17%
PLCE Children's Place Inc (The) 0.20%
ANF Abercrombie & Fitch Co'A' 0.28%
FL Foot Locker 0.45%
GPS Gap Inc 0.46%
JWN Nordstrom Inc 0.96%
TLRD Tailored Brands Inc 1.12%
GCO Genesco Inc 1.14%
ZUMZ(1) Zumiez Inc 1.21%
CATO(0) Cato Corp 1.32%
SCVL(0) Shoe Carnival 1.50%
LB L Brands Inc 1.82%
CTRN(0) Citi Trends Inc 2.04%
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A gunman opened fire at a UPS facility in San Francisco on Wednesday morning, killing three people and later dying of a self-inflicted wound, police say. The shooting which unfolded on the eastern edge of the city's Mission District, began in the morning around 9 a.m. local time, just as the workday was getting underway.
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A Korean national has been arrested at Suvarnabhumi airport and charged with stealing a purse containing cash worth about 10,000 baht which had been forgotten by a fellow traveler at a passenger terminal shop.
Lee Jong Kwang was detained by police on Tuesday at a check-in counter as he was having his documents checked before boarding a flight home.
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LaVon Eblen takes a look back at her programs during 2016 and what to expect this year.
Baku. 2 March. REPORT.AZ/ United States can only pay $20 million for the construction of a wall on the U.S-Mexico border, Report informs citing Reuters.
According to US Department of Homeland Security, fully walling off or fencing the entire southern border would cost $21.6 billion. But so far, the DHS has identified only $20 million that can be re-directed to the multi-billion-dollar project, according to a document prepared by the agency and distributed to congressional budget staff last week.
Publishing experts said that for the wall to move forward, the White House will need to convince Congress to appropriate funds.
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A report from critics of Airbnb says the vacation rental website is driving up rental prices and reducing housing availability in New York City.
The analysis published Monday comes from a researcher at McGill University in Montreal and was commissioned by the Hotel Trades Council, a union of hotel workers. Several local neighborhood organizations were co-sponsors.
The report finds that Airbnb listings have removed 7,000 housing units from circulation in the past three years and increased median rent in the city by $380 a year.
Officials have tried to combat illegal listings with fines for property owners.
Airbnb says many everyday New Yorkers use its site to temporarily rent space to make extra money. The company questioned the findings of Tuesday's report and said the study's methodology is flawed
Thursday, Sep 21, 2017
Participants sign up for twenty-minute face-to-face reviews and receive candid advice about their images, as well as information on getting their work exhibited and published. All Filter Photo Festival attendees receiving blocks of portfolio reviews are encouraged to sign up for our annual Portfolio Walk, where Filter VIPs will roam the room and the general public is invited to vote for their favorite portfolio for the 2017 Festival People’s Choice Award.
As Colombia's leftist rebel movement begins making its transition to a political party, a crucial question hangs over the process: how much money is it hiding? Chief prosecutor Nestor Martinez rocked the nation last week by saying he has compiled evidence that the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia is sitting on an illegal fortune worth hundreds of millions of dollars, a political war chest that outstrips the coffers of traditional parties. He asserted that its assets, arising from the FARC's involvement in the drug trade as well as illegal mining and extortion, include everything from herds of cattle held in the name of front men to offshore shell companies.
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BEIRUT — Kazakhstan says it has postponed talks aimed at firming up a Syrian cease-fire by one day.
The Kazakh Foreign Ministry says the talks, to be held in preparation for U.N.-brokered Syria negotiations in Geneva, will be postponed until Thursday. The ministry did not give a reason for the delay.
The two-day conference is aimed at bolstering a Dec. 30 cease-fire ahead of the U.N. talks slated to begin Feb. 23.
Kazakhstan hosted talks between rebels and the Syrian government in January to pave the way for the resumption of the U.N. process, which has been on hold since last April.
A NINE-year-old girl has been crowned the number four BMX rider in the world for her age bracket.
Lucy Simpson, from Gosport, went to the BMX World Championships in Rock Hill, South Carolina, representing Great Britain at the event.
There, she earned the title of world number four in the female under nine category.
Lucy’s mother, Louise Simpson, said: ‘Lucy has been riding for three years now, under the fantastic guidance of Gosport BMX Club.
‘She currently races regionally and nationally and now has a world title to add to her achievements.
‘We are very proud of her for all the hard work and training she has put in and would like to thank everyone who has helped her along the way.’
Cavs head coach Tyronn Lue shot back at a heckler during Game 4 in Indiana, questioning the Pacers fan’s fashion sense.
A fan is heckling Lue's attire. He's talking back to them actually: "It's a new fashion. You wouldn't know that. You live in Indiana." #CavsPacers — J. Michael (@ThisIsJMichael) April 23, 2018
Lue and his team emerged from Indiana with a 104-100 victory, and headed back to Cleveland with this dogfight of a first-round series deadlocked at two games apiece.
LeBron James acknowledged that it was a must-win game for the Cavs.
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MRS CYNTHIA ALEXANDRINA FRANCIS better known as MS PRIMUS of Penniston Village died on Friday June 22nd at the age of 70. The funeral takes place on Saturday July 14th. The body will lie at the place of residence from noon followed by a procession to the Hope Methodist Church. The body lies at the church from 1:30 pm. The service begins at 2:30. Burial will be at the Church Yard.
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Gov. Rick Snyder and legislative leaders say they have agreed to commit $50 million to fund the construction of a second large lock at Sault Ste. Marie — a bid to persuade the federal government to pay for most of the proposed $1 billion project.
The money is part of an additional $400 million included for infrastructure in a state budget deal. Snyder said Wednesday at the Detroit Regional Chamber's Mackinac Policy Conference he will ask other Great Lakes states to also contribute funding because the federal government will fund 80 percent.
The Soo Locks allow for commercial ships to traverse the Great Lakes. Members of Michigan's congressional delegation and others warn that if the Poe lock were closed, Great Lakes steel production would stop — devastating the economy.
Suspect being chased by police enters school
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Officials at a Madison elementary school say a man being chased by police attempted to elude officers by ducking into their building where he was confronted by a teacher and apprehended.
In an email to parents, John Muir Elementary School Principal Andrea Kraft says police were pursuing a wanted suspect on foot in the neighborhood near school Monday morning.
The unarmed suspect entered the school about 9:30 a.m. and walked into the gym where the physical education teacher radioed the office for help, removed the students from the area and the school was put on lockdown.
Officers apprehended the suspect shortly after he entered the school building. The lockdown ended with the suspect in custody.
It's time for a new edition of Crimefighters. Taylor Hemness will show you who East Texas authorities are looking for this week. It's your chance to help fight crime where you live.
Organizers are getting ready for the big 12th annual Earl Campbell Luncheon. People all over the country will be keeping a close eye on the event because it's the 5th year that will be the place where the Earl Campbell Tyler Rose award watch list will be announced. The story new at 10 during sports.
Chief Meteorologist Mark Scirto is hard at work in the First Alert Weather Center. Watch at 10 and he'll explain just what you can expect from the weather where you live.
CANADA STOCKS-TSX ends barely lower as Shaw's jump offset by financials
TORONTO, June 13 Canada's main stock index ended barely lower on Tuesday, with a sharp jump in shares of Shaw Communications Inc on deals to sell data centers and buy wireless airwaves was offset by losses for financial stocks and some base metal miners.
Letter: Ganim suspect on guns
Ganim suspect on guns
I am calling into question “the passion” of Mayor Ganim with respect to gun control.
We have a convicted felon who is prohibited from owning firearms, who if elected would be able to directly affect hundreds of thousands of law-abiding citizens of this state who actually can own firearms.
I would like to ring the alarm for the benefit of those hundreds of thousands. Electing a candidate who might directly impact the rights of citizens would be dangerous — and to me — unacceptable considering that the candidate in question cannot, and will likely never be able to legally exercise those very same rights.
Regardless of political party, voters should not overlook this crucially key point.
Scott Wilson Sr.
New London
The writer is president of the Connecticut Citizens Defense League.
Much like last year’s version, 2018’s new upcoming release of dancing game Just Dance will be including one of Hatsune Miku’s beloved songs, allowing otaku another chance to make themselves look ridiculous as they dance to “Love-colored Ward” – with the choice in song being regarded as a significant step up from last year’s.
A brief sample of Love-colored Ward (translated as just “Love Ward”) and its music video:
Just Dance 2018 will launch for the Nintendo Switch, Wii U, Xbox One, Xbox 360, PS3 and PS4 on October 24th.
OAK RIDGE (WATE) – The Oak Ridge Police Department is searching for a missing 12-year-old boy.
The boy went missing from the 100 block of Georgia Avenue on Monday evening. Police say he is 4-feet-10, weighs 65 pounds, has brown hair and brown eyes. He was wearing a green American Eagle shirt, brown pants, and orange shoes.
Anyone with information should call Oak Ridge police at (865) 425-4399.
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The Prince of Wales has visited Louth Livestock Market at the start of his tour of Lincolnshire. Prince Charles delivered a short speech in a cattle pen and seemed highly amused after meeting a group of cows. HRH was there to help launch his Countryside Fund's Farm Resilience Programme in the area.
Northern Nevada-area newspapers reducing print editions
CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — The owner of four northern Nevada-area newspapers says it's reducing the number of days it prints the newspapers each week.
The Nevada Appeal in Carson City reports owner Sierra Nevada Media Group is cutting the paper's publishing schedule from six days a week to just Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Sierra Nevada Media Group is also cutting The Record-Courier in Gardnerville from printing three days a week to just Thursdays and Saturdays. The Lahontan Valley News in Fallon will shift from two days of print to Wednesday only and Tahoe Daily Tribune will shrink from publishing three days a week to Fridays only.
The newspapers will still publish online regularly.
Sierra Nevada Media Group says tariffs on newsprint, the impact of paper on landfills and changing habits of readers all influenced the decision to change the publishing schedule.
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Information from: Nevada Appeal, http://www.nevadaappeal.com
Trump Claims Voter Fraud, FEC Wants Administration's Evidence
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NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Ellen Weintraub — commissioner of the Federal Election Commission — about the Trump administration's claims of voter fraud.
Internationally renowned tribute band Lez Zeppelin is coming to Greenfield.
The all-female Led Zeppelin tribute will perform at the Hawks and Reed Performing Arts Center on June 7 at 8 p.m.
Tickets are available through the venue website at hawksandreed.com.
Lez Zeppelin was founded in New York in 2004 and is considered one of the top tributes performing today. The band has played both the Bonarroo and Isle of Wight festivals and Spin Magazine called it "The most powerful female band in rock history."
Hawks and Reed is at 289 Main Street in Greenfield.
Feb 13 Computer Sciences Corp :
* On Feb 10 co entered into an Amended and Restated Intellectual Property Matters Agreement with CSRA Inc - SEC filing
* Amended Agreement amends and restates the Intellectual Property Matters Agreement dated as of Nov 27, 2015 between co and CSRA
* In addition, pursuant to Amended IPMA, CSRA paid company a onetime payment of $65 million
* As per Amended IPMA, co assigned certain intellectual property rights it had previously licensed to CSRA under original IPMA Source text: (bit.ly/2lJrYAl) Further company coverage:
Chimera is a self-defense program designed for the needs of women, which emphasizes avoidance and teaches awareness, assertiveness and physical protection skills. Class will be held on Sundays, January 22 & 29, 10am-4:30pm at McConnell Hall near Meriter Hospital. Both sessions need to be attended. Pre-registration required by Friday, January 13, to ensure a spot; online registration may still be available after this date.
Cole is unlikely to be with the Yankees for long, as he is expected to be designated for assignment in the coming days/weeks, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.
The Yankees have a roster churn going, with former long man, David Hale, getting designated for assignment Monday, and Cole likely to follow a similar path after serving as a mop-up man in the short term. The Yankees have better internal options if a rotation spot opens, and better internal options for mid-to-high leverage relief pitching, so they're simply using Cole for short-term low-leverage bullpen work. The 26-year-old righty has a 5.32 ERA in 110 MLB innings.
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Looking for a long-weekend road trip option? Pittsburgh is a great escape for D.C.-area residents. It's about a four-hour drive .
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VANCOUVER, July 4, 2018 /CNW/ - Trading resumes in:
Company: Harvest One Cannabis Inc.
TSX-Venture Symbol: HVT, HVT.WT, HVT.WT.A
Resumption (ET): 10:15 AM
IIROC can make a decision to impose a temporary suspension (halt) of trading in a security of a publicly-listed company. Trading halts are implemented to ensure a fair and orderly market. IIROC is the national self-regulatory organization which oversees all investment dealers and trading activity on debt and equity marketplaces in Canada.
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Chung was the biggest surprise package at the Australian Open last month as he battled his way to the semi-finals of a Grand Slam for the first time.
The 21-year-old knocked out former world number one Novak Djokovic on his way to the last four.
But a clash with Roger Federer proved too much for Chung and he retired towards the end of the second set through injury.
Chung will be fondly remembered for his epic rise to fame during the tournament and now he claims he wants to go one better by winning a major competition.
Tyler Henry helps RuPaul reconnect with his late mother.
During an emotional reading with the reality TV host on Wednesday's Hollywood Medium With Tyler Henry, Tyler tells RuPaul that his mom knew he was a star when she passed.
"She's acknowledging that obviously since her passing she's seen your achievements," Tyler tells RuPaul in the clip above. "When she passed, she knew you were a star and I want you to know that. She's saying, 'You're my special…like you're my baby boy.' And the feeling is like that's always going to be the case."
– WWE posted this video of Braun Strowman sending a warning to Samoa Joe, Roman Reigns and WWE Universal Champion Brock Lesnar ahead of their Fatal 4 Way match at WWE SummerSlam on Sunday:
– As noted, Mae Young Classic competitor Kairi Sane worked her first WWE NXT live events at shows this past weekend in Florida. She tweeted the following on making her yellow brand arrival:
I had a great experience the NXT live events for the first time at this weekend.
I felt your kindness.
I'm really appreciate to you!😊🍀 pic.twitter.com/IvyADmUh9D — Kairi Sane⚓️ (@KairiSaneWWE) August 13, 2017
– Below is video of Cathy Kelly announcing John Cena vs. WWE Champion Jinder Mahal in a non-title match for this week’s WWE SmackDown:
Irvine Scientific has expanded its Orange County, CA offices and laboratories, with the addition of a 40,000 square foot purpose-built R&D center at 17112 Armstrong Ave, Irvine, CA. The growth is in response to increased customer demand for its cell culture and media reagents, and follows the expansion of its R&D facilities less than 5 years ago.
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We’re kicking off 2017 with big news, I-92 is teaming up with the Alabama News Network in a new media partnership!
What this partnership means to you (starting Tuesday. January 3rd):
Hourly during the morning ride to work, the Alabama News Network updates on what’s happening.
To help you figure out to what to wear in the morning and if the ball game will be rained out or not, I-92 features the Alabama News Network Weather Authority Forecast throughout the day. Dependable and accurate!
Plus, this partnership goes further than information, as we’ll be working together to serve Montgomery and the the entire River Region!
2017 is going to be great, and this one of many exciting things happening with your radio station, I-92 WLWI!
Ignore the think pieces. Mass mourning over celebrity deaths is not just a current-generation phenomenon – the Internet and social media only accelerate and amplify how fans process profound, visceral sorrow.
Years from now, the most earnest, intensely felt remembrances on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter – the ones reacting to an untimely, unexpected passing of an icon like Chris
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MIL OSI – Source: New Zealand Police – Release/Statement
Headline: Fatal workplace incident in Penrose – rnzngin Fifth Estate
Source: New Zealand Police – Press Release/Statement:
Headline: Fatal workplace incident in Penrose
Please attribute to Sergeant Rob Kennedy, Auckland City Police
Police are currently at the scene of a workplace incident at an industrial site on Neilson St, Penrose where a person has died.
Police were notified shortly before 12.30pm to an incident involving a fork-hoist.
The deceased is a male. Police are working to identify next of kin.
WorkSafe has been notified of the incident.
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BEIJING The nuclear energy industry needs an annual investment of $80 billion in order to meet climate change goals, the director of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said on Friday.
Dohee Hahn told a nuclear industry conference that between 10 and 20 reactors will need to be built every year through 2030, if the global temperature rise is to be held within 2 degrees.
The agency estimates that total global nuclear capacity needs to reach 862 gigawatts by 2040, up from 376 gigawatts in 2014, in order to meet the goals set in the Paris agreement.
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Today a a family of seven refugees from the Democratic Republic of Congo are settling into the Lowcountry.
The mother, father and five children ranging in age from 18 months to 10 years are the first refugees to resettle in the Charleston community since a federal judge blocked the president’s executive order suspending the refugee program.
They arrived late Monday night through Charleston International.
Volunteers from North Charleston United Methodist Church are helping them get settled.
The family comes from a refugee camp in Tanzania. They were originally scheduled to arrive in Charleston today.
The next refugees to resettle in South Carolina through Lutheran Services Carolinas is a family from Burma. They are scheduled to arrive in Columbia Friday.
Best Upcoming Charity Events In ClevelandNothing gives you as nice a feeling as donating to a worthy cause but doing so does not mean that you cannot have some fun also. Many worthy organizations in the Northeast Ohio area hold a variety of fundraising events over the course of the year.
On Tuesday April 24th, 2017 at approximately 12:22 pm several Davenport Police Units responded to W 14th St and Scott St on a report of shots fired. Officers found several shell casings in middle of the street and damage to a vehicle parked on W 14th St.
Central High School was on a soft lockdown following a shots fired incident near the school. The lockdown lasted 8 minutes and was lifted at 1:48 pm.
No injuries were reported. Following-up is being done on this incident. No further information is available at this time.
Anyone with information regarding these incidents is encouraged to “DO WHAT’S RIGHT” and call the Davenport Police Department at 563 326-6125 or submit an anonymous tip via the mobile app entitled “CityConnect Davenport, IA” or “CrimeReports by Motorola”.
KAPAN, OCTOBER 7, ARMENPRESS. Armenia’s Syunik province submitted 8 different investment programs worth a total of 12,2 billion drams to the government, Governor Vahe Hakobyan told reporters.
“Two of the programs, which relate to the agriculture sector, have already been approved”, he said.
He said one of the other programs relates to the refrigeration business, the other to the MTS project, which are mechanical service centers.
“We are currently negotiating to bring German equipment to the province under leasing terms”, he said.
Widespread accumulating snow is likely for this afternoon and evening for Windsor-Essex, says a special weather statement by Environment Canada.
Issued just before 5 a.m. Monday, the statement advises of five to 10 centimetres of general snowfall by Tuesday morning.
Meteorologists expect the snow will begin for the Windsor-Essex region Monday afternoon, tapering off late tonight.
Leamington and Chatham-Kent will also be affected.
Motorists should expect poor winter driving conditions. Be ready for slippery, snow-covered roadways.
What’s to blame for the inclement weather? Meteorologists point to an Alberta Clipper — a fast-moving low pressure area — that’s sailing across Southern Ontario Monday night into Tuesday morning.
Localized snowfall amounts higher than 10 centimetres are possible, but weather watchers don’t expect the snowfall will reach 15 centimetres within 24 hours — which is Environment Canada’s threshold for a snowfall warning.
Cubs pitcher Mike Montgomery on his five-inning, two-run start in the 9-4 loss to the Mets on Wednesday, June 14, 2017. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune)
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The alleged incident happened at 1:00 a.m. Monday during an after party event at the club Brown was paid to be at. Bennie L. Vines, 38, is a photographer for AJA Channelside, and says that as he was taking photos, Brown sucker punched him.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon official tells The Associated Press that transgender people can enlist in the military beginning Jan. 1, despite President Donald Trump’s opposition.
The new policy reflects growing legal pressure on the issue and the difficult hurdles the federal government would have to cross to enforce Trump’s demand to ban transgender individuals from the military. Two federal courts already have ruled against the ban.
Potential transgender recruits will have to overcome a lengthy and strict set of physical, medical and mental conditions that make it possible, though difficult, for them to join the armed services.
Maj. David Eastburn says the enlistment of transgender recruits will start Jan. 1 and go on amid the legal battles. The Department of Defense also is studying the issue.
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BEIJING, Aug 15 (Reuters) - China on Tuesday reiterated calls for restraint on the Korean peninsula, saying it hoped all sides could put out the flames, not add oil to the fire, with their words and actions.
Speaking at a daily press briefing in Beijing, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying urged a peaceful resolution of the standoff.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has delayed a decision on firing missiles towards Guam while he waits to see what the United States does next, the North's state media said on Tuesday, as South Korea's president said Seoul would seek to prevent war by all means. (Reporting by Ben Blanchard; Writing by Philip Wen; Editing by Nick Macfie)
Cubs second baseman Javier Baez discusses what happened after Pirates pitcher Joe Musgrove slid in hard on him on Wednesday, May 30, 2018. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune)
Man admits to police he was trying to crash into, kill them - WKOW 27: Madison, WI Breaking News, Weather and Sports MADISON Madison police have a man in custody who admitted to them that he was trying to crash into their cruiser. A news release today says Madison officers, along with police from the Town of Madison, were on a traffic stop near the Alliant Energy Center Saturday night when a driver identified as Victor Mendez-Mino, 23, swerved over and nearly struck their squad cars.
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Clevelander Andre Thome was Miss Ohio USA (a few years before Donald Trump bought the pageant, so she has no “grab ’em by the pussy” stories for you) . Then she was a broadcast journalist covering news and sports. Then she married to baseball player Jim Thome and became mother to two children and two cats.
And THEN she became a published author writing “steamy,” “sexy” (her words) romance novels. She’s just published her second, Seeds of Intention.
She’ll be hosting a book chat and autograph session at Chagrin Falls’ Fireside Bookshop. And she’ll be donating the proceeds to the Jimmy Malone Scholarship Program.
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BLACKSBURG, Va. — Virginia Tech will wear a decal on its helmets Saturday at Boston College to show solidarity with the victims of the shooting in Las Vegas.
The No. 16 Hokies play the Eagles at 7:15 p.m.
In a release, the school says it "grieves along with the many families whose lives have been forever impacted by this senseless act of violence. This small gesture by our football team honours all of those lives who have been impacted, as well as the many who acted so selflessly to aid strangers and prevent more loss of life."
The school was the site of the massacre of 32 people on April 16, 2007. The gunman then took his own life.
To receive accreditation for a five-year period, a sleep center must meet or exceed all standards for professional health care as designated by the AASM. These standards address core areas such as personnel, facility and equipment, policies and procedures, data acquisition, patient care, and quality assurance.
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The @HoustonRockets use a historic 50 point 3rd Q to take a 3-1 lead heading back to Houston!
Harden: 36 PTS, 4 REB, 3 AST, 4 STL
Paul: 25 PTS, 6 REB, 6 AST, 5 STL#Rockets 119 | #AllEyesNorth 100
KAT: 22 PTS, 15 REB pic.twitter.com/cSmnZXD9ex
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2 sisters die in fire
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LIGAO CITY, Albay – Two sisters perished in a fire that razed a two-storey residential house in Ligao City on Sunday.
SF04 Aramis Balde, spokesperson of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) in Bicol, identified the fatalities as Rochele Lovendino, 22 and Rea Lovendino 13.
According to Balde, the two ladies were trapped inside the flaming house made of light and concrete materials. Balde said the father of the victims, Benjamin Lovendino, also suffered injuries from the same incident but is now recuperating at a hospital.
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Students at Kansas City Kansas Public Schools are returning to school on Monday to kick off the 2017 school year. Here's what they have to look forward too.
March 29 Sir Royalty Income Fund:
* Sir Royalty Income Fund reports Sir Corp. Fiscal 2017 second quarter results
* Q2 same store sales rose 0.3 percent
* Sir Royalty Income Fund - Sir has advised fund that revenue from corporate restaurant operations for q2 2017 increased 1.9% to $62.4 million versus. $61.2 million
* Sir Royalty Income Fund - Sir's net loss and comprehensive loss was $9.9 million in Q2 2017, compared to net income and comprehensive income of $9.1 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
MANSFIELD (CBS) – One person was sent to the hospital after a Hyundai drove into Elements Massage on School Street on Monday, crashing into the reception area.
The person suffered non-life-threatening injuries, police said.
Officers responded to 330 School St. after receiving several 911 calls at 12:20 p.m. reporting that a car drove into a building.
Police asked the public to stay away from the area as they investigate.
NEW VIDEO: Tow truck removes car that crashed into #Mansfield massage parlor. pic.twitter.com/8Zlk9xSYHu — WBZ | CBS Boston News (@wbz) March 19, 2018
Other stores affected by the crash include Hilliard’s and Right Foot Shoes.
Police are investigating the cause of the crash.
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A Democratic attorney general candidate says his Republican opponent, Ohio Auditor Dave Yost, should have immediately referred to authorities a whistleblower’s allegations that Ohio’s then-largest online charter school intentionally inflated attendance figures.
Steven Dettelbach, a former U.S. attorney, responded Tuesday to an Associated Press report that an ex-employee of the now-shuttered Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow shared his claims of misconduct with the Ohio Department of Education and Yost’s office last year. The ECOT board’s attorney says he was unaware of the man’s claims.
Dettelbach told reporters Tuesday that critical evidence in a potential criminal case could have been lost during delays in referring the information.
A message was left with Yost’s office seeking comment. His spokesman said Monday that the whistleblower’s information was considered for an upcoming audit report.
A Macedonian court has overturned the more than decade-old terrorism convictions of 10 ethnic Albanian men, many of whom served long prison terms over a mine attack on a NATO vehicle.
The Skopje criminal ruled that there was no evidence linking the men to the 2003 blast in northern Macedonia that killed two Polish soldiers and their Macedonian translator.
Earlier Monday, special prosecutor Katica Janeva had called for them to be cleared.
Four of the men evaded arrest and were convicted in absentia, but the others served between 3.5 and seven years in prison. Their lawyers said the men would now seek compensation.
NATO troops were deployed during ethnic conflict between government forces and ethnic Albanian rebels in 2001. Some stayed on to monitor implementation of the peace deal.
Bieber (4-0) allowed four runs on nine hits in a win over the Royals on Tuesday, striking out two and walking one in six innings.
Bieber gave up four runs early -- a two-run homer by Lucas Duda in the first inning and a couple RBI base hits in the second inning -- and settled down the rest of the way. The young righty had allowed no more than one run in his previous three starts, and was coming off two consecutive quality starts. He's sporting a 2.97 ERA with a 29:5 K:BB in 30.1 innings this season. Bieber will next take on the Reds in a start at home.
In commemoration of 71st Independence Day celebration, Velammal to imbibe patriotism and valour among the students, celebrated its 32nd Sports Fiesta and 71st Independence Day.
The refreshing highlight of the celebration was that 71 feet National Flag was made by 71 Velammal students in 71 minutes. This initiative was taken by Velammal’s ECAYLP Fine Arts Club.
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– WWE Network News is reporting that WWE’s streaming service, WWE Network, has removed two collections. The first is Colorful Characters and the other is WWE Tribute To The Troops.
– The WWE Network is currently promoting two episodes of Total Divas to air on the live stream Thursday, February 8th. Keep in mind that the rest of season six will be added shortly thereafter. Here are the synopsis’ of the two episodes:
Ep 1: “In the Season Premiere of Total Divas, WWE has a major announcement about the future of the women s division.”
Ep 2: “Trinity returns to Orlando to honor the victims of the Pulse Nightclub shooting, Lana annoys Nattie as she prepares for her championship run.”
Music Act and Big brother Housemate, Jon Ogah and Nollywood Divas, Tonto Dikeh set to be live at Abuja All White Pool Party as event promises to bring together all the Top Personalities within the capital city and its environs to celebrate in a white atmosphere.
The last edition of Abuja All White Pool Party was truly memorable with an over the top ambiance set up to guarantee a wild, sexy and scary experience as the organizers, Miss Ambassador for Peace set to make this year’s edition bigger and better.
Abuja All White Party will take place on Sunday, 29th April, 2018 at Commodore Suites, Abuja with so many side attractions and thrilled guests dancing to the beat of the DJ while Amb. Wahala will be taking the audience on a mind blowing jokes.
A list celebrities that will be in attendance include : Tonto Dikeh, Jon Ogah, Empress Njamah, Angela Okorie, Sexy Steel just to mention a few while 30 Caribbean Models and Beauty Queens are set to be there live.
April 24 (Reuters) - TURKIYE VAKIFLAR BANKASI TAO :
* GETS SYNDICATED LOAN EQUIVALENT TO $1.3 BILLION, COMPRISED OF $329 MILLION AND EUR 778.8 MILLION
* USD EQUIVALENT OF 1.2 BILLION – HAS A ONE YEAR TENOR, WHEREAS THE 2 YEAR TENOR IS USD 100 MILLION
* ALL-IN COST FOR ONE YEAR TRANCHES ARE LIBOR+ 1.30% AND EURIBOR+ 1.20%; AND FOR 2 YEAR TRANCHE IS LIBOR+ 2.10% Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
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A Missouri man already serving 20 years in state prison for killing his wife pleaded guilty Thursday to a federal charge expected to add more years to his time behind bars. Clay Waller, 45, entered the plea to one count of interstate domestic violence. In 2013, he pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in an agreement with ...
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Disappointment over the timing of Apple's iPhone X release hampered further gains for world stock markets. As Laura Frykberg reports, many of Apple's suppliers suffered a hit
Shahid Kapoor is receiving nothing but praises for his look in Padmavati and everyone is waiting to catch a glimpse of the film soon. Post Padmavati, Shahid is all set to start with Shree Narayan Singh's film where he will be playing a lawyer. Interestingly, he will be paired up with Katrina Kaif for the first time ever in .
A leading tabloid reported that the Katrina will be the lead actress opposite Shahid. She is currently in Las Angles sorting out her Hollywood debut. Reportedly, she might starring alongside Jeremy Renner in the Hollywood project. Both the actors are in an exciting stage in their lives and we hope to see the two together on screen soon.
The role that Katrina will essay is that of a friend who stands by Shahid's character in hard times. Reports suggested that the role is quite hard hitting and Katrina loved the script. She will be giving her confirmation as soon as she's back from LA.
Fingers crossed, we hope it all works out for the stars and we see a fresh pairing gracing the screens.
Suspected arson fire closes Boys and Girls Club indefinitely
LAKE STEVENS, Wash. (AP) — Officials say they believe a fire that damaged a Washington Boys and Girls Club was an act of arson.
Firefighters were called Monday afternoon to the center in Lake Stevens after officials say a fire was set in a portable bathroom and spread to a second bathroom before igniting the roof of the building.
There were no injuries.
Officials say there is smoke and water damage throughout the club, including the newly renovated gym floor.
The club is closed until further notice.
LONDON, April 3 (IFR) - Anglo American is marketing a US dollar dual-tranche benchmark deal, according to a lead bank.
The mining group is looking to sell a US dollar-denominated benchmark five-year deal at 4.25-4.375%, and a US dollar-denominated benchmark 10-year deal at 5.125-5.25%.
Citigroup, Credit Suisse, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and UBS are active bookrunners.
BMO, Mizuho, Santander and SMBC are passive bookrunners.
The mining company, rated Ba1/BB+, held investor calls for a US dollar and/or euro-denominated bond in March prior to announcing today's trade. (Reporting By Laura Benitez, editing by Helene Durand)
Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose are finally back on the same page, and they now have a shot at the RAW Tag Team Championship at Summerslam.
The two kicked off tonight’s show talking about their tension and history together, and Rollins asked if they could finally put things behind them. Ambrose talked about trying to do that last week but Rollins left him high and dry. The two continued to argue and got in each other’s faces, then Cesaro and Sheamus ran out and attacked them. Ambrose and Rollins made a comeback and cleared the ring, then Angle came to the stage and announced the title match after Rollins and Ambrose finally bumped fists in a sign of solidarity.
December 11, 2017, 7:05 AM | Alabama’s Senate candidates are making final campaign pushes before Tuesday’s special election. Republican Roy Moore gave a rare sit-down interview, and Democrat Doug Jones campaigned with New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker. President Trump is endorsing Moore, who has repeatedly denied allegations of sexual misconduct. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
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The New York Times has reported that there were several phone calls between Russian Intelligence and President Donald Trump’s campaign during the election. Now several questions are being raised toward Trump and his administration. NBC10’s Matt DeLucia reports.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - TransGlobe Energy Corp -
* TransGlobe Energy Corporation announces second quarter 2017 financial and operating results
* Q2 production averaged 16,465 boepd (19,259 boepd sales) versus 11,472 bopd (11,783 bopd sales) in Q2-2016
* Q2 funds flow of $16.9 million or $0.23 per share
* Qtrly loss per share $0.78 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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RNC responded to two fights on the Northeast Avalon, both before noon on Sunday. The first call came in near 11:00 reporting a fight in the East end of the capital city. The matter remains under investigation but a 39 year-old male has been arrested for assault and uttering threats.
Just one hour later a similar call came into Police reporting another fight, this one in CBS. A 32 year-old male was arrested and charged with assault, mischief, breach of undertaking and breach of probation. Both male suspects were held to appear court.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- If you're hoping for a sunny glow for your next vacation -- FOX 4 has you covered! You don't have to lay out in the sun for hours, and you might want to try spray tanning. Experts say airbrush tanning is much safer, and doesn't give you an "orange" look.
Monday morning, Channa Clemens of TanPerfekt joined the Morning Show to debunk the myths of spray tanning.
1. Mohamed Salah has a genuine shot at the Ballon d’Or. He’s simply that good
The Champions League final is firmly in Liverpool's sights after a monster display against Roma, but with the tie at 5-2, they still have work to do.
Mohamed Salah dazzled for the Reds with a string of mazy runs wreaking havoc against the visitors' backline.
The Egyptian bagged two goals and two assists before leaving the field, reaching the 43-goal mark in all competitions this season.
Salah's eye-watering form can be ranked alongside the finest players in Europe this season, but could he challenge for a Ballon d'Or trophy?
There was plenty to learn from Liverpool's display tonight, including the performances of several key players and unsung heroes.
Take a look through the gallery to reveal five things we learned during Liverpool vs Roma.
LONDON, April 24 (Reuters) - Metro Bank Plc shareholders voted to reelect American businessman Vernon Hill as chairman on Tuesday, despite a controversy over payments made over several years by the British bank to his wife’s architecture company.
Of the votes cast at the bank’s annual general meeting in London 96 percent were in favour of Hill continuing in his role.
Investment adviser firm Glass Lewis and asset manager Royal London last week questioned whether it was appropriate that Metro Bank had paid some 21 million pounds ($29 million) in fees since 2010 to InterArch, owned by Hill’s wife Shirley.
Metro said last week that it had taken measures to ensure that the terms of its arrangement with InterArch, which provided services including design of its branches, were favourable for the bank. ($1 = 0.7161 pounds) (Reporting by Emma Rumney, writing by Lawrence White, editing by Alexander Smith)
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Russia is committed to honoring its international obligations, including in relation to missiles, the Kremlin said on Wednesday, responding to reports it had violated a treaty with the United States by deploying a new ground-based missile.
"Russia has been and remains committed to its international commitments, including to the treaty in question," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said in a daily telephone briefing.
"Nobody has formally accused Russia of violating the treaty," he said.
On Tuesday, media reported, citing U.S. officials, that Russia had deployed a ground-launched cruise missile despite U.S. complaints that this violated an arms control treaty banning ground-based U.S. and Russian intermediate-range missiles.
Tony Farnham of Patersons Securities discusses his portfolio allocation ahead of the Fed's expected decision to raise interest rates.
ABERDEEN – An order was filed in Monroe County Circuit Court Dec. 20 granting National Energy Partners LLC (NEP)’s motion for additional time to respond to pending pleadings regarding a breach of contract lawsuit against Ewing Solar Corporation.
NEP was originally scheduled to appear before Judge Seth Pounds in Tishomingo County Circuit Court Oct. 24 regarding proposed solar development at Stinson Industrial Park.
That court date was delay after a motion was filed in Monroe County Circuit Court Oct. 20 signed by Columbus attorney Scott Singley, who requested he, Jason E. Sharp and William D. Drinkwater, the counsels of record for NEP, be withdrawn as counsel.
A notice of appearance, substitution of counsel and motion for additional time to respond to the pending pleadings was filed in late November, which allowed James Ray Mozingo and Lydia Quarles of Mozingo Quarles PLLC to represent NEP.
Richmond City Council will meet Monday afternoon to discuss the fate of the Confederate monuments the city owns.
There are also several monuments, like the Robert E Lee statue, that the city does not own. The hope for some on the city council is that the General Assembly of Virginia will grant them the authority to ask for the removal of the statues on Monument Avenue.
On Saturday, a small Tennessee-based, pro-Confederate group returned to the Lee Monument to protest the statues' removal. However, those protesters were actually outnumbered by counter-protesters.
The last time the mayor's Monument Avenue commission met to discuss this topic was back in November.
The meeting will be held at 1 p.m.
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A three-alarm blaze in a Barrhaven condo building is under control, but 16 units have been gutted and dozens have been displaced..
Ottawa Fire says the fire broke out at 601 Chapman Mills Drive at around 8:30 a.m. Wednesday.
Smoke from the fire could be seen all around Barrhaven.
Firefighters remained on scene into the afternoon to make sure hot spots were fully extinguished.
Fire officials say one person was transported to hospital with smoke inhalation, but is expected to be okay.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Ottawa Fire officials believe the fire started outside the building and spread inside.
. An Arctic front will usher much colder air south across the region this week. High temperatures will reach the 30s Tuesday, with 20s Wednesday and Thursday. Overnight temperatures will fall into the single digits and teens, with breezy north winds supporting sub-zero wind chills during the early morning over mainly the northern half of Kansas. Furthermore, areas of light snow or flurries are possible Wednesday night and Thursday, with minimal accumulations expected. A warming trend should arrive by the weekend
ST. LOUIS (AP) - St. Louis prosecutor dismissing computer tampering charge against Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens, who is resigning.
Many factors contributing to increased interest in Southeast Asia, but uncertainty about future of trade pacts lingers. By Pathom Sangwongwanich With ample liquidity supplied by its central bank and facing an anaemic economy back home, many Japanese companies do not have to look any farther west than Southeast Asia to ply their trade and expand their business empires.
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Moonlight on the bay is an opportunity to show off the best Erie has to offer to your friends, family, business associates and customers.
The event took place at Perry's Monument on Presque Isle state park.
Many enjoyed great food and what the local breweries and wineries have to offer.
This event raises money to help continue free services for women, children and men impacted by sexual assault and abuse cases.
– Stephanie McMahon was asked if she thought Conor McGregor would make a good fit for WWE while speaking at the Leaders in Sports convention at Stamford Bridge in London. McMahon answered in the affirmative, to few people’s surprise.
“I think Conor would be a perfect fit with WWE,” McMahon said. “He certainly has the personality and the athletic ability, the appeal. He speaks his mind, he’s very genuine and authentic and he has a hell of a Vince McMahon swagger.”
McGregor possibly doing work with WWE has been a hot topic over the past year, particularly in the time leading up to and after his fight with Floyd Mayweather. Chris Jericho said in an interview last month that McGregor in WWE was a “no-brainer,” although he said later that he doesn’t see it happening in the next two years.
TORONTO/VANCOUVER, April 5 China's Shandong Gold Mining Co Ltd is in advanced talks to buy a 50 percent stake in Barrick Gold Corp's Veladero gold mine in Argentina, in a deal that could fetch more than $1 billion, people familiar with the process told Reuters.
Barrick is no longer in discussions with China's Zijin Mining Group Co Ltd about the Veladero mine stake sale , which is one of the Canadian miner's five core mines, the people said.
Shandong did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Reuters, but the company halted trading in its shares in Shanghai late on Wednesday pending an announcement. Barrick and Zijin declined to comment. (Reporting by John Tilak in Toronto and Nicole Mordant in Vancouver; Additional reporting by Shanghai newsroom; Editing by Denny Thomas and Chizu Nomiyama)
NEW YORK (AP) — Darren Baker got scooped up by dad’s team again.
The son of Washington manager Dusty Baker was drafted by the Nationals in the 27th round of the Major League Baseball draft Wednesday — 15 years after he first made headlines on the baseball diamond.
The younger Baker, now an 18-year-old shortstop at Jesuit High School in California, was just 3 when he was a bat boy for the San Francisco Giants, managed by his father, in the 2002 World Series. During Game 5 against the Angels, Darren Baker had run to the plate to pick up a bat when J.T. Snow scored — and David Bell was flying down the third-base line and heading home.
Snow quickly plucked Baker out of the way , a moment that instantly became a part of World Series lore.
The three-day draft concludes Wednesday night.
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NASA's Aqua satellite captured an unusual photo of a wildfire burning in Greenland, a country covered mostly by ice.The fire was first spotted nearly two weeks ago, and it burned 90 miles northeast of Sisimiut on the island nation's western side.The agency noted that Greenland's summer melt now lasts 70 days longer than it did several decades ago, paving the way for the possibility of more burns."Every summer, warmer air temperatures cause melt over about half of the surface of the ice sheet - although recently, 2012 saw an extreme event where 97 percent of the ice sheet experienced melt at its top layer," explained University of Washington glaciologist Ian Joughin.Scientists believe the fire is burning through peat, a layer of decomposing plant matter known to release large amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere when ignited.
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May 2 Macrologic SA:
* Management board says that 59.00 zloty ($15.30) per share for the company's shares in tender offer announced by Asseco Business Solutions SA reflects fair value of the company
* Asseco Business Solutions announced a tender offer for 1,888,719 shares of Macrologic on April 11 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 3.8553 zlotys) (Gdynia Newsroom)
May 3 Farmsintez:
* Reported on Tuesday FY 2016 net loss of 897.5 million roubles ($15.68 million) versus loss of 354.8 million roubles year ago
* FY 2016 revenue of 661.3 million roubles versus 331.4 million roubles year ago
* Said that on Feb. 27 the Bank of Russia registered the company's additional share issue of 149.3 million shares, as a result of which Farmsintez received control over Synbio Source text for Eikon:
Further company coverage: ($1 = 57.2235 roubles) (Gdynia Newsroom)
North Lincolnshire actress Sheridan Smith will be performing on Strictly Come Dancing this weekend.
The star will be singing My Man from the hit West End musical Funny Girl on the results show on Sunday night (October 8).
The 36-year-old was forced to pull out of Fanny Brice last year due to "stress and exhaustion".
Sheridan has signed a record deal to release a solo album later this year.
Her father Colin sadly passed away from cancer last December, aged 80.
The actress took a break from Funny Girl in May and returned home to Epworth.
Sheridan dedicated her Olivier Awards nomination to her dad's memory in July.
Emile Sande performed on the show last week and contestant Chizzy Akudolu became the first celebrate to leave Strictly.
The actress cried as she was sent packing following a dance-off with comedian Brian Conley.
Transcript for Eagle fan dad surprised by his sons with Super Bowl trip
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It seems the Dallas Cowboys have had a reversal of fortune. What was once a three game slide is now a two game win streak. Mickey Spagnola talks about how the Cowboys averted disaster and stayed afloat in the face of adversity in his latest report.
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In a sermon delivered in the Al-Ameen Mosque in Gaza, elementary school student Ubeida Abu Kmeil said that Palestine was being "targeted by the plundering Jews." "We are the descendants of Saladin. We are the invincible generation," he said, proclaiming: "This land is where we are entrenched, in order to liberate Haifa, Jaffa, Jerusalem, and all the Palestinian cities." The sermon was posted on the Al-Ameen Mosque Facebook page on December 9.
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NEW YORK -- Washington forward T.J. Oshie has been fined $5,000 for cross-checking Pittsburgh defenseman Kris Letang in the neck.
The NHL announced the fine Saturday.
The scuffle along the boards occurred at 19:40 of the second period in the Penguins' 7-4 win Friday night. Oshie was assessed a minor penalty.
The Wasco County Sheriff’s Office has recovered plastic baggies of drugs, or syringes containing residue of an illicit substance, often enough in recent months to issue a public safety alert...
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Into Eternity guitarist Tim Roth has checked in with the following update:
"Hi there!! I can finally post this vocal cover I was asked to do by my new buddy Brad Wagner. This was out of my comfort zone, but now I'm so glad I did it. Thanks to Justin Bender for recording my vocals. Brad played every instrument and recorded the rest, which in itself is amazing, I think."
The track was recorded, mixed and mastered at Green Room Studios in Regina, Saskatchewan.
Musicians:
Tim Roth - vocals
Brad Wagner - drums, bass guitar, guitars, keyboards.
Check out Roth's rendition of the Into Eternity song "Sandstorm", which was recorded by Stu Block for the final 2011 single version.
Happiness is a baby rhino playing in snow with spirited determination.
Zookeepers at the Blank Park Zoo in Des Moines, Iowa dumped freshly fallen snow into the rhino enclosure, giving this baby its first frolic in the powdery white stuff.
Former South African President Jacob Zuma will be prosecuted for corruption relating to a 30 billion rand ($2.5 billion) state arms deal in the late 1990s, the chief state prosecutor said on Friday (March 16). Sarah Charlton reports
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LONDON -- London fire investigators are painstakingly searching for more victims of an inferno that engulfed a high-rise apartment building and killed at least 12 residents.
Authorities say the death toll is expected to rise as emergency workers sift through more of the wreckage on Thursday.
The fire early Wednesday in the 24-storey building in west London’s North Kensington district also injured dozens, 18 of them critically, and left an unknown number missing. The cause of the blaze is under investigation, but a tenants’ group had complained for years about the risk of a fire.
More than 1 million pounds ($1.27 million) has been raised to help victims of the tragedy as volunteers and charities worked through the night to find shelter and food for people who lost their homes.
Executive orders are only supposed to be things that edify, explain or help current law. As such, they cannot contradict present law as Obama’s executive order for Dreamers did.
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An immigrant from Mexico, who has no criminal record, and was brought to the United States at 7 years old, has been arrested by federal authorities, according to an exclusive Reuters report. Daniel Ramirez Medina was given a work permit during the Obama administration, and as far as he knew was authorized to be in the United States. He’s now in federal custody.
Medina was reportedly arrested at his father’s Seattle home last week. He filed a lawsuit in federal court, claiming that his constitutional rights were violated by the detention because the Obama administration gave him authorization to work in the country.
“We are hoping this detention was a mistake,” Medina’s lawyer, Ethan Dettmer, told Reuters. He is believed to be the first so-called “dreamer” arrested under the Trump administration.
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Syrian TV: President Bashar Assad met with Vladimir Putin at Hmeimeem base in Syria this morning
Silicon Labs has expanded its Wireless Gecko system-on-chip portfolio with new multiband SoCs supporting full Bluetooth 5 connectivity and more memory options. The EFR32xG13 family supports all Bluetooth 5 features and capabilities, enabling four times the range, twice the speed and eight times greater broadcasting capacity than Bluetooth 4, as well as improved co-existence with other wireless protocols.
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The National Housing Corporation is seeking to ensure that all local contractors get a fair share of the pie.
Officials of the statutory corporation say moving forward, all projects under their purview will be implemented through public-private partnerships.
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The Saints appear to be in the mix for defensive tackle Ndamakoung Suh. According to Jane Slater of the NFL Network, Suh will visit the Saints on Friday.
Suh, 31, spent the last three seasons in Miami after signing a record-breaking contract after spending five seasons in Detroit. The salary he desires will likely be the biggest sticking point.
For his career, Suh has 51.5 sacks and 420 tackles.
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Edmundson dished out two assists in Sunday's win over the Sabres.
Edmundson has really surprised this season, racking up 12 points through 31 games. He's more known for his defensive contributions, so it's impressive that he's joining the rush more and has found the back of the net six times. The points come too infrequent for him to warrant a look in most shallow leagues, but his heavy ice time and multi-category contributions make him worth owning in many deep leagues.
Queen Elizabeth II met with the Australian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom yesterday.
The meeting revealed an all new picture of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, which takes pride of place in the Queen’s office.
The Queen wore pearls and a floral dress to meet Honorable George Brandis in Buckingham Palace.
Her Majesty is known to enjoy having pictures of her large family around her.
And it seems that she is very taken with this one of Meghan and Harry, and it sits in front of all the others.
Elena Wilkes, co-owner of the Loveland Atelier with her husband Tyler Wilkes, poses for a photo Wednesday at the art school in downtown Loveland as one of her students paints in the background.
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PHOENIX (AP) - Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey wants more school resource officers and school mental health spending, a new way to remove guns from unstable people and technology fixes to get state convictions into the federal gun background check system faster.
But Monday's proposal from the Republican governor falls short of what Democrats and students who have been protesting school shootings want. The governor makes no proposal to require background checks on private sales or at gun shows or ban bumpstock devices that allow rifles to fire like machineguns. Those are centerpieces the students want to decrease shootings.
The governor's office rolled out the proposal more than a month after a Feb. 14 school shooting in Florida that left 17 dead and triggered protests from students across the nation.
A hundred-strong taua, group of warriors, have led a powhiri for the Governor General Dame Patsy Reddy at Waitangi this morning.
It's the first time in decades dignitaries have skipped the lower marae at Te Tii - today's welcome taking place at the Treaty Grounds' Whare Runanga instead.
Ngāpuhi decided last year to take control of Waitangi commemorations from Te Tii after a particularly fractious 5th of February last year, the day when politicians usually visit the marae.
NEW YORK, April 13 Major U.S. stock indexes fell on Thursday for a third straight day as investors weighed earnings reports from big U.S. banks and geopolitical tensions, while the tech sector fell for a tenth consecutive session.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 137.72 points, or 0.67 percent, to 20,454.14, the S&P 500 lost 15.92 points, or 0.68 percent, to 2,329.01 and the Nasdaq Composite dropped 31.01 points, or 0.53 percent, to 5,805.15. (Reporting by Chuck Mikolajczak; Editing by James Dalgleish)
Kate and Prince William welcomed their third child to the world on Monday
Kate and Prince William welcomed their third child to the world on Monday - the royal baby was born in the Lindo Wing at St Mary’s Hospital in London.
The couple looked incredibly happy standing outside as the Duchess held the new member of the Royal Family in her arms.
While showing off the new born to crowds that had gathered outside the hospital, the Duke joked he had “thrice the worry now” as he held up three fingers.
The royal son, who is yet to be named, was born on April 23 but it is currently unknown when he will be baptised.
India and Pakistan have agreed to uphold a 2003 cease-fire agreement in the disputed Himalayan region of Kashmir, ending months of back-and-forth clashes that have left dozens of people dead.
Pakistan's military announced Wednesday that the two sides had agreed to end the hostilities during talks on a special hotline.
Both sides have exchanged gunfire and artillery fire across the Line of Control that divides Kashmir between the two nuclear-armed rivals, forcing tens of thousands of civilians on the Indian side to flee their homes.
New Delhi has accused Islamabad of supporting insurgents who are fighting for Kashmiri independence or a merger with Pakistan, a charge denied by Islamabad.
India and Pakistan both claim Kashmir as its own territory, and have fought two wars over the disputed region since the split of Hindu-dominated India and Muslim-dominated Pakistan after India gained its independence from Britain in 1947.
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That is the view of Sky Sports pundit and former defender Danny Higginbotham.
Wenger has been shortlisted for the award alongside Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho, Manchester City’s Pep Guardiola and the boss of north London rivals Tottenham, Mauricio Pochettino.
City and United are level on points at the top of the table, with Spurs below them in third.
Arsenal won two of their three league games in September, drawing the other away to Chelsea.
Higginbotham has been impressed by the turnaround of the Gunners since the 4-0 loss to Liverpool in August.
MANILA (Reuters) - A fire at a hotel in the Philippine capital killed three people on Sunday and injured nearly two dozen, police and rescue officials said, with two people listed as missing.
Firefighters douse water after a fire engulfed the Manila Pavilon hotel in Metro Manila, Philippines March 18, 2018. REUTERS/Romeo Ranoco
The fire broke out at the Manila Pavilion Hotel where about 20 people earlier listed as trapped had been evacuated safely, Johnny Yu, chief of the Manila Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office, said. The death toll had been reduced from four to three, he said.
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Two employees of a casino at the hotel were missing and rescue operations were ongoing, Manila Police District spokesman Erwin Margarejo told Reuters.
It was not immediately clear how the fire started. The hotel is owned by Waterfront Philippines Inc.
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office is warning locals about scam calls regarding missed jury duty.
According to their Facebook page, the caller claims to be the chief deputy, telling the person they've missed a summons for jury duty.
That's when the caller asks for money.
The Sheriff's Office put the number the scammer is using on their Facebook, and says if you call the number back, there's a message saying it's the Sheriff's Office.
Deputies say if you've received a call like this, file a complaint at IC3.gov.
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One person died after a fatal collision in Fairfield County Saturday evening.
The collision happened at just before 6 p.m. at the intersection of US Highway 321 and SC 213.
Troopers with the South Carolina Highway Patrol say an SUV was rear-ended while stopped at the traffic light at the intersection. The driver of the SUV was transported to a hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
The driver of the car and three passengers were transported to a hospital. One of the passengers died from their injuries while at the hospital.
The coroner has not yet identified the victim.
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Li Ka-shing, the billionaire businessman whose name became synonymous with against-the-odds success through virtue of hard work, has announced his retirement from the chairmanship of CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd.
How could Chelsea line up if they sign Robert Lewandowski?
Robert Lewandowski could be on his way to the Premier League and Express Sport understands Chelsea is his most likely destination.
The Poland striker wants to leave Bayern Munich after four years with the Bundesliga giants, having fallen out with coach Jump Heynckes.
Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain are also interested in the 29-year-old, who has won four consecutive titles in Germany.
Lewandowski’s arrival in London would be bad news for both Alvaro Morata and Olivier Giroud, with both expected to drop to the bench if the Blues continue to play just one striker up front.
Take a look through the gallery above to see how Chelsea could line up if they sign Robert Lewandowski.
Trump Taps Contractor Exec For Army Acquisition Post
Law360, Washington (October 6, 2017, 6:48 PM EDT) -- President Donald Trump has picked Bruce Jette, an executive for defense contractor Synovision Solutions LLC and creator of a government program for rapid technology acquisitions, to serve as assistant secretary of the Army for acquisition.
Jette, a former strategic science advisor to the Chief of Staff of the Army, is credited with developing the Army’s Rapid Equipping Force, a program created in 2002 tasked with identifying and procuring off-the-shelf and emerging technologies, as well as developing in-house engineering solutions to address the needs of deployed U.S....
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MS JASMINE BROWNE better known as TANTY of Lower Questelles died on Monday 5th June at the age of 54. The funeral takes place on Tuesday 20th June at the Trinity Apostolic Church at Lower Questelles. The body lies at the church from 1:00 p.m. The service begins at 2:00. Burial will be at the Chauncey Cemetery.
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LEXINGTON, MA (WHDH) - A reenactment of the Battle of Lexington was held Monday morning on Lexington Common.
The first blasts were fired again as actors dressed as Minutemen and British redcoats confronted each other.
A large crowd watched on the common as the battle was re-created.
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MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office revealed on Tuesday, April 18th that there have been 72 overdose deaths so far this year in Milwaukee County — and 57 of those deaths were opiate-related.
There were 343 overall drug deaths — with 148 heroin-related and 97 fentanyl-related deaths in 2016. The 97 deaths related to fentanyl is an increase of 223 percent from 2015.
72 overdose deaths so far this year in Milwaukee County – 57 of those deaths were opiate-related. https://t.co/p3pdmhvfAe — Medical Examiner (@mkemedexamine) April 18, 2017
The 148 heroin deaths in Milwaukee County in 2016 is a 35 percent increase from 2015, when there were 110 heroin deaths.
In 2015, 255 people died as a result of drug overdoses.
This epidemic is being taken up by a task force in Milwaukee — made up of city leaders, heath officials and community organizers.
Officials say salmon soon could return to the upper reaches of the Columbia River for the first time in seven decades.
Northwest News Network reports Cody Desautel, director of natural resources for the Confederated Tribes of the Colville, says his group will “trap and haul” fish out of its hatchery and put them above Chief Joseph and Grand Coulee dams in northeast Washington. He says “there will be salmon above Grand Coulee Dam this year for the first time in 70 years.”
Desautel says the plan hangs on one last federal permit from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
If the final permit is approved, Colville fish managers will trap salmon at their hatchery and drive them around the dam by truck, where they’ll be released back into the Columbia River. The tribe will keep track of where those fish go.
Investigators gather near the scene of an opened fire June 14, 2017 in Alexandria, Virginia.
Local politicians offered 'thoughts and prayers' for a congressman and four others shot at Alexandria, Virginia Wednesday morning.
House Majority Whip Steve Scalise and four others were injured after an armed man opened fire on a congressional baseball practice. One senator, Jeff Flake of Arizona, said the gunman had a lot of ammo and shot indiscriminately across the field.
Compassionate thoughts were offered to Scalise and the other victims from many politicians connected to San Diego.
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Theresa May calls for General Election on June 8
The prime minister has announced she wants to hold a General Election on June 8.
Theresa May said she had "only recently and reluctantly" come to the decision as Westminster was too divided going into Brexit negotiations.
However, Mrs May must first get the permission of two-thirds of MPs in the House of Commons, which she will try and do on Wednesday.
It comes less than a month after Downing Street said an early election was "not going to happen".
Labour MP and PPS to John McDonnell Karen Lee has been roundly criticised for wishing Fidel Castro a happy birthday on Twitter.
She tweeted the message to the deceased dictator, writing: "Happy birthday Fidel", and linking to the Twitter of the Cuba Solidarity Campaign.
Nigel Adams MP was among those who condemned the MP for Lincoln, writing: "I'm not sure the families of the thousands he had executed or the gay Cubans he imprisoned would be wishing him happy birthday.."
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SUB-BIDS REQUESTED Hood River County School District - New May Street Elementary School Bids Due: 12/19/17 at 2 PM A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on Thursday, November 30th, 2017 at 3:00 PM The New May Street Elementary School project is a 72,000 sq ft new elementary school that is to be built on the existing school site. The ...
" A German court has excluded two elderly Jewish American men from joining the trial of a 96-year-old former Auschwitz SS medic, because their mother was not killed in the death camp's gas chambers during the time covered in the indictment. The Neubrandenburg state court said Tuesday it was excluding Walter and William Plywaski, of Boulder, Colorado, from joining the trial as co-plaintiffs, as allowed under German law for victims' relatives.
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FILE - In this May 11, 2017, file photo, a sign advertises the Raiders football team near a site for the team's proposed stadium in Las Vegas. Days after the Nevada Legislature approved a tax increase to help pay for an NFL stadium, lawmakers touted several provisions in the bill that they said would ensure that southern Nevada residents are directly benefited from the construction of the 65,000-seat facility. Eight months later, however, it's still unclear how the Oakland Raiders and the public board overseeing the $1.9 billion project will follow through with the promises. John Locher, File AP Photo
REUTERS - Two sets of twins were born in different years over the weekend, with parents in Arizona and California getting double doses of joy in 2016 and 2017, local media reported.
Twin girls were born at San Diego's Sharp Mary Birch Hospital when Scarlett Annie arrived at 11:56 p.m. on New Year's Eve and sister Virginia Rose was born right at midnight, the San Diego Union-Tribune reported, citing a hospital spokeswoman.
The spokeswoman withheld the children's last name out of the parents' request for privacy.
In Glendale, Arizona, twin boys were born on each side of midnight, ABC 15 television reported after interviewing the parents, Holly and Brandon Shay.
Sawyer was born at Banner Thunderbird Medical Center at 11:51 p.m. on Saturday and brother Everett arrived at 12:01 a.m.
(Reporting by Daniel Trotta; Editing by Jonathan Oatis)
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Plastic water bottles will soon no longer be sold at City of Montreal events or in municipal buildings, such as arenas and libraries.
As reported by CBC News, the city council voted unanimously on May 30 to ban 500-millilitre bottles following a motion tabled by the opposition party, Ensemble Montréal.
While concessions would be made, such as stockpiling bottled water in case of an emergency, the ban will prevent bottled water from being sold and their use restricted in city-run buildings.
Further details will be finalized during public consultations to be held by the water and environment committee.
As part of the motion, the city council also committed to drawing up a more comprehensive policy to reduce the use of plastic in Montreal.
Montreal’s decision comes on the heels of Vancouver city council voting to ban plastic straws, foam take-out containers and cups across the city by June 1, 2019.
A herd of cattle enjoy the big surf but they were also there to spread the word for organ donations for people living in rural areas.
Jones (knee) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the 49ers.
While Jones, who carried four times for 11 yards in Week 4, will likely be out Sunday, the Colts' backfield depth behind starter Frank Gore will be bolstered this weekend by the expected return of Marlon Mack (shoulder) to the mix.
VANCOUVER, July 3, 2018 /CNW/ - The following issues have been halted by IIROC:
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An organization representing farmers in Chipata, has expressed worry over the delay by FRA, Food Reserve Agency, to pay farmers their money.
Chipata District Farmers Association Coordinator Virgil Malambo says the delay by FRA to pay farmers their money is a source of worry, because this is the time farmers should start buying farming inputs.
He says the agency indicated that it will start paying farmers, two weeks after selling their maize, but that some farmers who have not yet been paid sold their maize to the agency in August.
Mr. Malambo says FRA has a capacity to pay farmers in time, because it has reduced the tonnage they have purchased from farmers this year.
He says the trend by the agency is unacceptable, adding that the statement by government that it wants to prioritize agriculture, as an engine for economic development will not be implemented if this trend continues.
He adds that FRA should therefore expedite the payment before the onset of the rains.
Giant panda Fubao celebrates its fourth birthday at Dujiangyan base of the Giant Panda Protection and Research Center of China, Southwest China's Sichuan Province, on August 14. Photo: Courtesy of the Giant Panda Protection and Research Center of China
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TASER was used nearly 300 times by police, government figures show.
Hampshire police deployed the stun gun 288 times in 2016, up from 266 the year before.
But the figures also show out of those, it was discharged only 53 times.
The Home Office data said Hampshire officers drew Taser 76 times, aimed it 20 times, arced three times and used the red dot 136 times.
Police can use Taser in this way, escalating to firing it.
Officers fired it 50 times, used an angled drive stun once and drive stun twice.
Sussex police used it 334 times without discharging and discharged the device 29 times.
Kent and Thames Valley Police used Taser more times than both Sussex and Hampshire, with 307 and 427 uses respectively.
Across the 43 police forces in the country, there were 11,289 but just 1,910 discharges.
John Apter, Hampshire Police Federation chairman, has previously called for more officers to have the device.
O’Sullivan clinched a record-equalling sixth UK Snooker Championship win yesterday by beating Shaun Murphy 10-5 in the final.
The victory comes 24 years after he first won the competition as a 17-year-old back in 1993.
The Brit later said that he still feels like he can continue to play on well into his 60s.
And Higgins, who has been battling O’Sullivan for the world title in recent years, said he spotted O’Sullivan’s talent from a young age.
He then went on to compare him to the Ready Brek mascot Ready Eddie for his glowing presence he brings to the sport.
Newly acquired Cleveland Browns safety Damarious Randall tweeted out Monday that he would buy everyone who retweeted him a jersey if the Cavaliers won the NBA Finals.
If the Cleveland Cavaliers win the 2018 NBA finals I’ll buy everyone who retweet’s this a jersey… — Damarious Randall (@RandallTime) May 29, 2018
It became the most retweeted tweet by an NFL player ever, according to Pro Football Talk.
As of 10:35 a.m., the aforementioned tweet had 745,000 retweets.
The most common Cavaliers jersey comes in at $110 on the team’s official website. That comes out to $81,950,000 — so far. Thankfully shipping is free. A black market jersey tends to go for $20 a pop — $14,900,000 — if he were to go that route.
Randall is slated to make $1,090,381 with a $424,037 roster bonus this year, according to Spotrac.
Former Browns offensive tackle Joe Thomas made his own bet, offering a signed NBA jersey if the Warriors win because he’s “so confident in my Cavs.”
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But the future health of Denver's cultural scene requires more than well-attended concerts and exhibitions. Sustainability requires places for artists to live and work, and places for young artists to develop their skills and experiment, says Dr. Michael Seman, a researcher hired by the University of Colorado Denver to study and grow Denver as a cultural hub.
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Christopher Turpin, 24, reported to be homeless but staying with relatives at 731 Glendale Road, Apt. 18, was charged with corrupting a minor with marijuana in the vicinity of the school, a third-degree felony, according to a release from the Marietta Police Department.
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President Donald Trump, first lady Melania Trump, French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron pose for a photo in front of Mount Vernon, the home of President George Washington, in Mount Vernon, Va., Monday, April 23, 2018. Susan Walsh AP Photo
Alabama parents can now see how their child’s school is doing by going on-line. The Alabama Department of Education in December released the report cards. The system gives scores in four areas, including learning gains, student achievement, local indicators and the graduation rate for high schools. Parents can see how their school, or school system, compares to the rest of the state. The report cards won't include the letter grades ordered by state lawmakers. That feature goes into effect this December. The report cards can be viewed at: https://ap.alsde.edu/accountability/atof
Hitler propagated himself as a humble man of the people. In reality however he amassed a great fortune, often at the cost of the German people.
Derby – Helen Maurine Gobin, 89, died April 15, 2017 at Parkside Home in Hillsboro. She was born May 31, 1927 to Arthur and Cora Gladys (Ammann) Banks at Isabel, Kansas. She married Ray McClure August 22, 1948 at Isabel. Survivors include: daughters, Sharolyn (Gary) Tibbetts of Hillsboro, Rhonda Jean (Don) Baxter of Boone, Iowa; grandchildren, Shannon Achilles of McPherson, Ray Baxter of Xenia, Ohio; 5 great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Eleanor Banks of Isabel, KS. Predeceased by her husband, Ray McClure in 1994, grandson, Shawn McClure Tibbetts in 1983, brother, Ray Banks and sister, Ruth Romine. Graveside Service Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. at Isabel Cemetery rural Isabel, KS. Memorials to National Reyes Syndrome Foundation, Hillsboro Senior Center or Parkside Homes in care of Jost Funeral Home P.O. Box 266 Hillsboro, KS 67063. Online condolences at www.jostfuneralhome.com
Where can you see models arguing in their underwear at a New York City tourist attraction? Only on America's Next Top Model and in the clip below.
In the exclusive preview, model contestants Courtney and Binta get into an argument about, uh, selfies. Naturally.
Binta said she was initially excited to be paired with Courtney for the Highline challenge, but things quickly soured. "Courtney, when she's frustrated, her attitude just comes out," Binta said.
Things took a turn when Courtney isn't sure if she's using the right camera app.
1:22 2017 Polar Bear Plunge at Lacey's Long Lake Pause
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1:25 Straightforward Richard Sherman after Seahawks win at SF
3:17 TNT's Gregg Bell, Dave Boling on Lions coming to Seahawks in Saturday's playoff opener
1:33 Hands On Children's Museum rings in the new year
3:38 Pete Carroll was "in outer space" pulling Seahawks starters out early at SF
0:23 Lacey couple catches package thief on video
1:47 Michael Bennett thinks Seahawks are A-OK for the playoffs
5:23 Gregg Bell and Dave Boling on whether Seahawks are equipped for playoff run
This undated photo provided by the California State Lands Commission shows Platform Holly, an oil drilling rig in the Santa Barbara Channel offshore of the city of Goleta, Calif. The platform will be decommissioned and its operator is seeking bankruptcy protection, nearly two years after the platform was idled when an onshore pipeline ruptured and spilled a massive amount of oil into the ocean, the state and Venoco LLC said Monday, April 17, 2017.
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LONDON, Feb 2 (Reuters) - BT, Britain’s biggest broadband and mobile provider, broadly met market forecasts with a 25 percent rise in third-quarter pretax profit and said it remained confident about its full-year outcome.
Pretax profit for the quarter was 660 million pounds ($941 million) on revenue of 5.97 billion pounds, down 3 percent on a year earlier, it said on Friday.
“Our third quarter financial results are broadly in line with our expectations and we remain confident in our outlook for the full year,” Chief Executive Gavin Patterson said on Friday.
​ ($1 = 0.7011 pounds) (Reporting by Paul Sandle; editing by Kate Holton)
Lily-Rose Depp is getting her pampering on!
The 18-year-old actress and model was spotted heading to a spa on Monday morning (April 23) in Los Angeles.
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Lily looked cute while checking her phone, wearing a colored patterned spring dress paired with black shoes. She was also seen a few days earlier wearing a bright red dress, grabbing lunch with a friend in LA.
ICYMI, Lily and British model Ash Stymest recently called it quits and unfollowed each other on social media, as confirmed to Just Jared.
LAHORE, Aug 13 (APP): Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General
Qamar Javed Bajwa on Sunday at 12:00am hoisted the world’s 8th
largest and South Asia’s largest flag at Wagha Border on the eve
of the 70th Independence Day.
The flag was hoisted on a 400-feet pole whereas
the size of the flag is 120 feet by 80 feet.
The flag has been made entirely in Pakistan, and is
the highest flag in South Asia and the 8th highest in
the world.
The flag was hoisted in a park adjacent to Wagha Border.
This is the exact place where the national flag was hoisted
for the first time after Pakistan came in to existence.
As if commuters aren’t already stressed by the closure of I-85 because of the March 30th bridge collapse, Monday morning’s closure of 75/85 in Midtown meant more changing routes. Authorities say that a tractor trailer was involved in an accident with an SUV. The big rig toppled over spilling its contents, 150 gallons of Benzoyl Chloride, an industrial chemical which officials say did not pose any harm to businesses in the area. It is used for dyes.
Both sides of the interstate was closed down from 3:30am to 6:30am following the accident on the northbound side near 10th Street.Those involved in the accident are said to have suffered only minor injuries and were being treated at a local hospital.
ROCKVILLE, Conn. (WTNH) — The Ellington man charged with killing his wife in their home back in 2015 faced a judge on Monday.
Richard Dabate was arraigned in Rockville Superior Court on charges he murdered his wife, tampered with evidence and lied to investigators. Connecticut State Police troopers arrested Dabate on Friday.
Investigators say they believe Dabate shot and killed his wife two days before Christmas, but tried to blame the crime on an armed intruder.
The arrest warrant shows Dabate admitted he was having an affair with a woman who he impregnated.
The judge kept Dabate’s bond at $1 million.
A 20-year-old was robbed of his sneakers and cellphone at gunpoint late Tuesday night on Kennedy Boulevard in Jersey City, officials said.
Julian Johnson, 18, Samir Craig, 23, and Cheriff Gordon, 23, were arrested shortly after the 11:30 p.m. robbery, city spokeswoman Kimberly Wallace-Scalcione said.
The suspects approached the victim near Communipaw Avenue and held him at gunpoint until he handed over his iPhone 5, phone charger, and Air Jordan 5 sneakers, officials said.
All three of the suspects are facing robbery, conspiracy, and weapons charges. Authorities say the men had hollow point bullets with them during the robbery.
The victim was not injured during the incident.
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Ankara: A suspected Islamic State militant stabbed a Turkish police officer to death while being taken to the Istanbul police headquarters, the state-run Anadolu news agency said.
The man, suspected of preparing a bomb attack, had been detained in an operation by anti-terrorism police. The wounded officer succumbed to his stab wounds after being taken to hospital, Anadolu said in a report late on Sunday.
Following the attack, police detained another 12 suspected Islamic State militants, of Iranian, Iraqi and Syrian origin, Andalou said.
Police detained 22 people suspected of links to the jihadist group on Friday.
Turkey has detained more than 5,000 Islamic State suspects and deported some 3,290 foreign militants from 95 different countries in recent years, according to officials. It has refused entry to at least 38,269 people.
We each were able to play with Starpath ethnic dolls. Each doll comes with a chapter book that helps you understand the doll and its background. There are four to choose from, including Asian and African-American dolls. They are big, almost 19 inches tall, and have beautiful clothing, too. If you have American Girl dolls, they can use the same outfits.
Daniela played with the doll with her younger sister and she wrote: “My sister likes the hair because it’s black and smooth and has bangs. She likes the buttons and white polka dots on the dress. The inside of the eyes has pretty detailing. The shoes are black, shiny and casual. And my sister likes her makeup — the lashes, blush and lipstick.”
Keisy also played with her doll with her younger sister, who really liked it too.
Ages: 6 and older
Rating: 4 smiles out of 5
— Daniela Abrego, Imani Brown-Edwards, Nyla Daleus and Keisy Ortiz
GUATEMALA CITY — Authorities in Guatemala have raised by more than 130 the number of people officially missing from last month’s deadly eruption of the Volcano of Fire.
The country’s disaster agency says in a statement that the new figure is 332, up from 197 previously.
It said Wednesday that the revision followed a review of nearly 200,000 records and verifying lists of people living in shelters.
The Volcano of Fire is one of the region’s most active, located to the southwest of Guatemala City.
Authorities have confirmed at least 113 deaths from the June 3 eruption, which sent superheated flows raging through small villages. Eighty-five of those bodies have been identified.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Jurors in a murder trial involving the 2015 death of a Tennessee high school football player who shielded friends from gunfire heard an interview in which one defendant tells police he fired shots in the air without aiming at anyone that night.
Jurors on Monday saw Knoxville police violent crimes investigator A.J. Loeffler's interview with Christopher Drone Bassett on the night that 15-year-old Zaevion Dobson died. Bassett, Kipling Deshawn Colbert and Richard Gregory Williams III face first-degree murder charges.
Bassett initially denied accompanying cousin Brandon Perry to the Lonsdale area of Knoxville where Dobson was shot. Bassett eventually says he saw Perry fire shots, got scared and later fired "maybe five" shots in the air.
Pentagon will allow transgender people to enlist in military Jan. 1
Transgender people can enlist in the military beginning Jan. 1, despite President Donald Trump's opposition, a Pentagon official says. | AP file photo
WASHINGTON — Transgender people can enlist in the military beginning Jan. 1, despite President Donald Trump’s opposition, a Pentagon official tells The Associated Press.
The new policy reflects growing legal pressure on the issue and the difficult hurdles the federal government would have to cross to enforce Trump’s demand to ban transgender individuals from the military. Two federal courts already have ruled against the ban.
Potential transgender recruits will have to overcome a lengthy and strict set of physical, medical and mental conditions that make it possible, though difficult, for them to join the armed services.
Maj. David Eastburn says the enlistment of transgender recruits will start Jan. 1 and go on amid the legal battles. The Department of Defense also is studying the issue.
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A Bermuda police spokesman says authorities have found a body amid search for US college student
French clubs, Olympique de Marseille and Olympique Lyonnais, are facing disciplinary proceedings following crowd trouble at their Europa League games last week, UEFA said on Monday.
Lyon supporters clashed with police outside their stadium — venue for this year’s Europa League final — following the home match against CSKA Moscow on Thursday and several officers were injured.
The club said in a statement that the incidents involved “a group of individuals wearing hoodies who are not part of the club’s official supporters’ groups”.
UEFA said Lyon had been charged with crowd disturbances, the throwing and setting off of fireworks and blocked stairways.
It has also charged the club with “racist behaviour” on the basis of a report by the anti-racism group, FARE.
Marseille face sanctions after trouble at their game at Athletic Bilbao the same evening and they have been charged with crowd disturbances and the setting off of fireworks.
Spanish media reported that two Bilbao security guards were injured.
April 6 Shenzhen Centralcon Investment Holding Co Ltd
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* Says trading in shares to resume on April 7
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WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland's Foreign Ministry says the nation's permanent representative to the European Union has stepped down and the resignation has been accepted.
Foreign Minister Witold Waszczykowski said Friday that Jaroslaw Starzyk, 54, had submitted his resignation for "personal reasons." The ministry later said the resignation was accepted, giving no other details.
But the Onet.pl news portal said documents suggesting that Starzyk could have collaborated with communist-era intelligence were found in archives. The portal said Starzyk had concealed the fact of collaboration.
Under Polish law, officials to state offices must declare any communist-era collaboration and anyone caught lying is subject to being dismissed.
Starzyk was appointed in February 2016 by the ruling Law and Justice party, which has vowed to eliminate vestiges of communism from state bodies.
The sprint king retired from athletics on Saturday after a glittering career.
However, things didn’t pan out the way he had hoped as he picked up a hamstring injury in the 4x100m relay.
And now he faces a race against time to be fit to take to the field for Manchester United against Barcelona in a legends game.
A source told The Sun: “This has been his dream for many years.
“He’s desperate to do it as long as he can get over the injury."
Homes in Norfolk have been evacuated over fears they could be washed into the sea, repeating devastating scenes of 2013.
Drouin avoided any fractures having taken a slap shot to the ribs in Saturday's game against the Ducks, and he'll be reevaluated again Sunday, John Lu of TSN.ca reports.
Drouin got in the way of teammate Karl Alzner's slap shot, and it required a trip to the hospital. While it's obviously a good sign that he didn't fracture any bones, the Canadiens won't be rushing to any conclusions about his availability for Sunday's home contest against the Senators. However, more information should be revealed once the team has a chance to examine him further.
In an interview Marina Litvinenko said: “I can say people are naive.
“But sometimes I hope there’s nothing behind this, because I don’t like to blame people of being corrupted or doing this because of money – which is very common in Russian politics.
“When he doesn’t believe it might happen in Russia, I just try to understand what has motivated him. His feeling – he loves Russia?
“Or because somebody has asked him to do this? Really difficult, for me, to blame him.”
Asked by Kay Burley on Sky News if she thought Mr Corbyn was naive, she answered: “It’s very strange to say about a politician for a long time in politics to be naive.”
Matt Zutell, founder of Coast Records in Charleston, SC, unboxes the Cloudlifter CL-4 in the first of four videos he’ll be producing with Performer Magazine. Stay tuned for more in-studio footage and a full review in the weeks ahead.
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The FDIC has announced a series of steps intended to provide regulatory relief to financial institutions and to facilitate recovery in areas of Louisiana affected by severe weather. Statement of Applicability to Institutions with Total Assets under $1 Billion: This Financial Institution Letter applies to all FDIC-supervised financial institutions.
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Competitive eater Molly Schuyler gnawed her way through a record 501 chicken wings in 30 minutes to win her third Wing Bowl in Philadelphia.
Wing Bowl is usually Philadelphia's substitute for the Eagles going to the Super Bowl.
But Friday's competition was an unusual two-fer. It was also a rally for the Eagles on the eve of their third Super Bowl appearance.
Wing Bowl 26 drew nearly 20,000 people to the Wells Fargo Center to watch Schuyler top the old wing-eating record of 444, set in 2015.
The event was started in the 1990s by local sports radio hosts and is usually staged two days before the Super Bowl. It's turned into a huge, boozy spectacle with a parade of flamboyant contestants and a competition for women called "Wingettes."
On Sunday, the Eagles play the New England Patriots.
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LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Kansas freshman Josh Jackson has announced he will enter the NBA draft.
Jackson, who released a statement on Monday, was the Big 12 Newcomer of the Year after averaging 16.3 points and 7.4 rebounds per game. He helped the Jayhawks to a 31-5 record and a berth in the NCAA Tournament’s Elite Eight.
The 6-foot-8 Jackson has signed with former NBA player B.J. Armstrong of Wasserman Media Group.
Jackson arrived at Kansas after a stellar prep career in Detroit and Napa, California. He says in the statement that after “consulting with my family, I have decided to enter the 2017 NBA Draft and pursue my dream of playing professional basketball.”
He added that he was thankful for “all of the support I have received from my coaches and teammates at Kansas.”
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FREDERICTON — CannabisNB will be the name of the New Brunswick government's cannabis retail stores when they open next year.
The government announced earlier this fall that a subsidiary of NB Liquor will operate 20 stores in 15 locations across the province when recreational cannabis is legalized in July 2018.
The products will be displayed under glass and will only be sold to people 19 years of age and older.
Finance Minister Cathy Rogers says the provincial government has introduced legislation focused on ensuring public health and safety is respected by having strong regulations for production, distribution, and sale of cannabis.
Nova Scotia and P.E.I. both set their legal age for marijuana at 19 last week, but are taking different paths on how weed will be sold.
Cruz went 2-for-5 with two RBI singles in Sunday's 8-7 win over the Rangers.
Cruz opened the scoring with a run-scoring single in the first and then brought home the winning run in the ninth with an infield hit that plated Mike Freeman. The slugging outfielder has begun finding his way at the plate in 2017, as he now has a six-game hitting streak that has raised his average from .080 to .229. He still has just one home run on the season, however, so odds are some round trippers should soon follow now that he's begun to hit consistently.
March 19(Reuters) - Chongqing Fuling Zhacai Group Co Ltd
* Says it plans to pay cash dividend of 1.50 yuan per 10 shares (before tax) to shareholders for 2017
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Network gets 5.5 rating for Griffin's debut
Pistons game average 1.45 rating this season
Steaming app also see spike
Fox Sports Detroit got an audience surge Thursday night thanks to Blake Griffin's debut with the Detroit Pistons.
The Southfield-based regional sports network said it drew a 5.5 average household rating for the game, a 104-102 Pistons victory that saw Griffin, a five-time all star power forward acquired in a blockbuster trade with the L.A. Clippers on Tuesday, lead all scorers with 24 points.
The network, which pays $25 million a year for the right to air Pistons games locally, has averaged a 1.45 household rating so far this season, along with 4,900 unique viewers on the Fox Sports Go streaming app, according to audience data provided by FSD.
Griffin's debut earned Fox Sports Detroit about 14,000 unique streaming viewers on the Fox Sports Go app, the network said.
ERIE, Pa. (AP) — A state court panel says a Pennsylvania man caught driving without a license 22 times got the punishment he deserved.
Randy Stallsmith had claimed that his 3- to 6-month prison term was excessive for driving offense No. 22 in 2015. He pleaded guilty to driving without a license.
Pennlive.com reports (http://bit.ly/2lLxOB9) a state Superior Court panel upheld the sentence, saying the 49-year-old Erie County man's past behavior sank his appeal.
Stallsmith appealed to the Superior Court because a county judge wouldn't allow him to serve his time on work release.
Stallsmith argued he should've received a lighter sentence since he took responsibility for his actions.
The panel agreed with the county judge, saying with 22 offenses already on his record, Stallsmith "provided no indication that his aberrant conduct would cease."
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It will be a Memorial Day weekend he'll never forget — if he can remember.
Police arrested a suspected drunken driver after he lost control of his speeding new Ferrari and smashed into the center median along Interstate 5, totaling the vehicle, authorities said.
John Randal McCauley, 57, was cruising south in his luxury car just after 12 a.m. Tuesday when the accident occurred near the Wilsonville exit, Oregon State Police said.
McCauley and his passenger, Kimberly Ann McCauley, 66, were rushed to a hospital with injuries, police said.
Cops later booked the John McCauley into jail on suspicion of driving under the influence of intoxicants, police said.
"Maybe not the way you want to break in your brand new #Ferrari," Oregon State police wrote on its Facebook page Wednesday, along with images of the wrecked ride.
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China's Factory, Non-Manufacturing Growth Ease In December
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Sasha Banks is moving on to face Alexa Bliss for the Women’s Championship after defeating Nia Jax in her hometown of Boston tonight on RAW.
Banks won a back and forth match with Bliss watching from ringside by finally connecting with a tornado DDT before making Nia tap to the Banks Statement. After Bayley was sidelined with an injury that pulled her from Summerslam, Banks defeated Alicia Fox and Emma last week and Jax tonight to earn the title shot.
A longtime bowling center in Jacksonville expects to remain closed through at least the remainder of the week as cleanup and repairs are made following a Tuesday night fire.
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Taylor Swift says that Tom Petty played an important role in her becoming a musician.
In an interview with Rolling Stone, Swift said: “To me, Tom Petty represented a kind of songwriting I idolized: complex simplicity.”
She even went so far as to say that Petty’ was one of the reasons she learned to play guitar in the first place.
“It said so much in the lyrics, the concepts, the stories, the message, the nuances … but always brought you back to a hook that got stuck in everyone’s head. He motivated thousands of guitarists to learn to play just because they wanted to be able to play ‘Free Fallin.” Count me as one of them.”
Sift covered Petty’s song “American Girl” in 2009.
Petty suffered a cardiac arrest and died on Monday. He was 66.
A pair of passers-by rescued two people whose car crashed and became submerged in a stream along Route 139 in Knox on Monday, WCSH-TV reports.
The driver of a sport utility vehicle lost control of the vehicle on the slippery road. The vehicle rolled over into the water, trapping two people inside.
Dwayne Keller and Susan Pelletier stopped to help and were able to get the two people and their two service dogs out of the vehicle. They were taken to a hospital for evaluation.
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Brody the therapy dog accompanied Brianna Abbott while she was reading “Penny Dreadful is a Complete Catastrophe.” Zita Lam Contributing writer
A dog owned by a couple raised in Leeds is the first in the world to receive leg extensions modelled on Paralympic sprinters’ “blades”.
Gill and John Dalley’s pet Cola lost his front legs in an incident when he was a pup in Bangkok. Cola was later brought to the Thai holiday island of Phuket by Leeds-raised Mrs Dalley, a founder of the Soi Dog Foundation, which rescues and treats sick and injured dogs and cats.
Mrs Dalley, who died in February, felt an affinity for Cola because she had lost both legs after contracting septicaemia. She asked Bengt Soderberg, owner of the Scandinavian Orthopedic Laboratory in Phuket, to create the dog’s “blades”.
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ATLANTA (AP) – The lingering threat of icy roads is keeping some schools closed in Georgia days after a winter storm covered parts of the Deep South with snow.
News outlets report schools in several metro Atlanta counties were closed Monday as well as in other parts of northern Georgia. They included Cobb and Paulding counties, where about 12 inches (30 centimeters) of snow fell Friday and Saturday.
While the snowfall ended early in the weekend, overnight temperatures have remained below freezing. The National Weather Service says black ice on roads will remain a threat Monday morning, with temperatures warming before noon.
The unusually heavy December snow storm caused flurries in New Orleans and dumped several inches in portions of Mississippi and Alabama.
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VFX Compositing 101: Nothing is Real Posted on Monday, February 13, 2017 · Leave a Comment
Quick and cheeky intro to the basics of VFX work including rotoscoping, tracking, 3D, and rig removal created by Roy Peker, a digital compositor at London powerhouse Milk Visual Effects, and featuring UK actor Aaron Vodovoz.
Created by – Roy Peker
Starring – Aaron Vodovoz
DOP – Jordan Stephens
Sound Recorder – James Smith-Rewse
Matchmove and Layout – Nicholas Ng
3D Generalist – Elon Ben Nov
Color Grader – Felipe Szulc
Sound Designer – Harry Landymore
Music – Zach Agassi
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Vasiliy Dmitriev, Ran Peker, Bluezone Corporation, Annex Films, Hanna Szirmai, Allar Kaasik, Alex Dvoyris, Yaya Gadon, Rona Cohen, Matan Arbel, Kiel Figgins, Or Terry, Dani Frenkel, Yam Artzy,
WATERLOO, Iowa — Hours after the new year began, a home, business, and car were hit by bullets in Waterloo.
The incident took place early Sunday morning on the 700 block of Logan Avenue.
Bullets hit a house and a funeral home across the street.
Two young girls were parked in the funeral home’s parking lot. Their car was also hit, leaving multiple bullet holes in the glass.
One victim’s mother, Kalie James, described what happened.
“It was two inches from her head. She said that it was so loud that she had ringing in her ears all the way up until we left the hospital,” says James.
The other girl in the car reportedly suffered from cuts from the car’s shattered window.
The Ireland Team, led by Castleisland-woman Jennifer O’Sullivan, have won 14 medals at the European Schoolboys and Schoolgirls Championships in Bulgaria.
They will return home with four gold, four silver and six bronze medals after a highly successful tournament.
Ex-trooper pleads guilty in Ohio drug trafficking ring
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio trooper fired after he was charged in a drug trafficking ring has pleaded guilty to conspiracy and witness tampering charges.
Federal prosecutors say former State Highway Patrol trooper Jason Delcol and three others pleaded guilty to several charges on Tuesday.
He faces up to 40 years in prison on the drug-trafficking conspiracy charge.
A message seeking comment was left with his attorney.
Prosecutors say Delcol sold illegal drugs, provided an accomplice with a bulletproof vest and lied to police to protect the accomplice.
They say the drugs included testosterone, anabolic steroids, human growth hormone and oxycodone.
Delcol was one of six arrested in the scheme around the city of Delaware in central Ohio. The patrol fired Delcol right after federal authorities revealed the charges in February.
Hours after making Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather official for August 26, UFC president Dana White and Leonard Ellerbe of Mayweather Promotions met with members of the media to discuss the super-fight.
The event will be put together by Showtime and Mayweather Promotions, but the UFC is planning to use all of its own tools to marker McGregor, the reigning UFC lightweight champion.
As for McGregor’s career inside the Octagon, White believes we will see him there again before 2017 ends.
“He’s one of these guys, the reason he has so much success is, other than winning fights, he’s the guy willing to fight anyone at any time,” White said. “He’s telling me he’ll knock Floyd out and then he’ll turn around and fight again in the UFC before the end of the year.”
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TCU has responded to former Horned Frogs wide receiver Kolby Listenbee's lawsuit against the school by filing a countersuit against Listenbee, claiming he sued the wrong people.
This week, Listenbee alleged in a lawsuit that head coach Gary Patterson led an effort to bully and belittle him into returning to game action before he was sufficiently recovered from a pelvic injury. Listenbee claimed that action ended his college career and prevented him from a chance to earn an NFL salary.
TCU filed a countersuit, and TCU Diehards obtained a copy of it. The school claims in its suit that the court should dismiss Listenbee's suit because TCU is not responsible for Listenbee's potential lost NFL earnings.
The university argues that its doctors were contractors working for the school and not school employees. As a result, the school claims, Listenbee should sue Dr. Michele Kirk and Dr. Jason Mogonye, not Patterson, former TCU offensive coordinator Doug Meacham, and former TCU athletic director Chris Del Conte.
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Shubhankar Sharma won his first European Tour title by a shooting 3-under 69 Monday in the final round of the weather-delayed Joburg Open.
The 21-year-old Indian resumed his round on the eighth green after play was halted early Sunday afternoon because of storms. He parred that hole, birdied No. 9 and made par on every hole on the back nine.
Sharma finished at 23-under 264, three strokes ahead of the pack, and qualified for next year’s British Open, too.
“I actually wasn’t going to come here about a week ago … so I’m really happy that I came,” said Sharma, who shot 61 in the second round. “I don’t think I’m ever going forget my first time in South Africa.”
Erik van Rooyen (66) was second, three strokes ahead of Shaun Norris (65) and Tapio Pulkkanen (68).
Tim Mikkelson of New Zealand beats a tackle against France during the 2018 New Zealand Sevens. Photo: Getty Images
What a start. New Zealand couldn't have asked for a better way to begin their inaugural Hamilton sevens campaign, blitzing France 52-7 in their opening match.
New Zealand led 28-0 at half time, scoring eight tries in total with five converted.
Etene Nanai-Seturo and Caleb Clarke, two 18-year-old prospects, both impressed in the second half. Clarke bumped off four defenders in one run while Nanai-Seturo threw off a tackler with ease on his way to the line.
New Zealand's next pool match is against Scotland at 4.46pm.
(CNS): A former employee of the NRA, Thomas Rupert Hubbell (44), who was seriously injured in a road smash in June last year, succumbed to the injuries on Monday evening, 12 June, police have said. Hubbell was a passenger in a white Toyota Tercel that collided with a wooden utility pole on 30 June 2016 near Spotts Dock on Shamrock Road. CNS understands that he received a serious head injury in the crash and had been in a coma ever since.
Anthony W Scott Jr (23) was driving the car when it hit the pole and was also badly injured. Both men were trapped in the car and fire officers had to cut them out before they were taken to hospital.
Police said Wednesday that Scott was charged with dangerous driving in connection with this incident and that the matter is currently before the court. They did not state whether or not the charges have been elevated to causing death by dangerous driving.
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Fort Worth police are looking for a man they suspect stole a package from a home in northwest Fort Worth on April 10. The suspect was captured on video which police released to social media, asking the public for help. Stephen English
HANOI, Vietnam — Vietnam’s ruling Communist Party has fired the party boss of the central city of Danang, which will host next month’s Asia Pacific summit, which U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to attend.
The government said in a statement Friday that the party’s elite Central Committee dismissed Nguyen Xuan Anh as city party secretary and removed him from the committee for serious violations and mistakes that damaged the party’s image and caused anger among the public and party members.
The party’s inspection committee said last month that Anh had violated party rules and used a car and two houses belonging to private businesses.
The party has stepped up its anti-corruption drive, jailing or arresting dozens of senior officials and executives.
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MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Supreme Court holds a public hearing Wednesday on whether it should make permanent a pilot project that has allowed news cameras in criminal courtrooms in limited circumstances.
Media groups say cameras promote transparency and public understanding of legal proceedings. But opponents, including the Minnesota State Bar Association, say cameras can make victims and witnesses reluctant to testify.
The court authorized the pilot project in 2015. It allows audio, video and still-photo coverage in criminal proceedings after the defendant is convicted or pleads guilty, such as sentencings.
Still prohibited are sexual assault and domestic violence cases, and statements by victims unless they consent. Cameras aren't allowed earlier during a criminal trial except in rare circumstances.
Minnesota also allows cameras in civil proceedings, with a long list of conditions.
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VAUGHAN, Ont. - Swiss Chalet Rotisserie & Grill will accept voice orders through the Google Assistant App.
The restaurant chain owned by Cara Operations Ltd. says the voice order feature allows customers to place an order for pick up or delivery through the app.
Users need to open the app and say "Ok Google, order from Swiss Chalet," which will prompt them to select from menu options or reorder their last meal.
Swiss Chalet's announcement comes as the company has been making a concerted effort to integrate technology into its operations.
The company partnered with Google's navigation app Waze to allow commuters to order ahead through the app before hitting the road.
It has also partnered with The Weather Network to use weather pattern data to serve up specific targeted ads to potential customers.
CRESCO, Iowa – A trial has been scheduled for a northeast Iowa teacher accused of having sexual contact with a student.
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Tiffany Ranweiler-Oblander, 29 of Decorah, is charged with sexual exploitation by a school employee. She was charged on May 4 after the Howard County Sheriff’s Office says it obtained evidence that Ranweiler-Oblander and a student engaged in sexual conduct on four occasions between March and April of 2018.
Since her arrest, she has been put on administrative leave by the Howard-Winneshiek School District.
A trial is now set to begin on June 27.
An accident has blocked a road in Bracklesham Bay.
According to travel reports, one vehicle was involved in a road traffic collision on B2198 Bracklesham Lane in both directions at Clappers Lane.
Police are on route to investigate, traffic reports confirmed.
California Becomes a Sanctuary State
(Legislation to protect California Immigrants)….It was signed into law by the Governor Thursday.
It was a series of bills to protect the state’s immigrants. Included was SB 54, the California Values Act, and AB 291, Housing Immigration, a measure co-authored by Assemblyman Eduardo Garcia, who represents the Imperial County and the Coachella Valley. Garcia says the Governor affirmed California’s pledge to protect and support the rights and dignity of all residents, including immigrants. He said primarily, the California Values Act will ensure that state police, schools, health facilities, and courts remain safely accessible to all Californians regardless of immigration status while preserving the effective use of California’s limited local public safety resources. SB 54 prohibits law enforcement agencies from using resources to investigate, interrogate, detain, detect, or arrest people for immigration enforcement purposes.
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Dar es Salaam. The Tanzania Stock Exchange Brokers Association (TSEA) has announced Mr George Fumbuka as its new chairman.
The statement released yesterday by TSEA said the new chairman was elected last Friday during the association’s general meeting and will serve the serve the office for the next years.
“The association held its annual general meeting here and of the agendas was to elect the chairman,” the statement stated.
Mr Fumbuka is the founder of Core Securities Limited, a member of the Dar es Salam Stock Exchange, broking and investment advisory firm.
Other elected leaders of the association were Mr Antoinette Ntlemo, the vice chairman, secretary, Mr Adam Walwa, treasurer, Mr Juventus Simon while Mr Thomas Samkyi and Iyen Nsemwa were both elected as board members.
U.S. Migrants Stream Across Border Into Canada
NPR's Robert Siegel interviews Rita Chahal, executive director of the Manitoba Interfaith Immigration Council, about the spike in migrants crossing the border from the U.S. into Canada.
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A member of the Republic of Singapore Air Force waits for Philippine soldiers to unload the boxes of medicines and foodstuff for the Marawi evacuees on board a C130 that landed at the Laguindingan Airport in Misamis Oriental on Monday, August 7, 2017. The Singapore government donated tents, medicine and water purifiers. MindaNews photo by FROILAN GALLARDO
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Fort Carson spokeswoman Brandy Gill said Monday investigators haven’t announced the cause of the fire or said whether it was related to a training exercise underway when the blaze broke out Friday.
Gill says she doesn’t yet know whether soldiers were firing live ammunition during the exercise.
The fire started amid dry, windy weather and scorched 5 square miles (13 square kilometers).
The fire is contained, but El Paso County sheriff’s spokeswoman Natalie Sosa says five homes are still under evacuation orders because they’re near the burning trash and tires.
Halle Berry doesn't see Catwoman as a failure, partly because she got a "shitload" of money for it that changed her life.
The Oscar winner was honored at the 2018 Matrix Awards on Monday in New York City, where she talked about her career and trusting her intuition.
Berry started her speech by talking about the role of Leticia in 2001's Monster's Ball and how the part scared her. But she trusted her intuition and her decision to take on the role landed her on stage at the 2002 Academy Awards, where she accepted the Oscar for Best Actress in a Leading Role.
President Reuven Rivlin eulogized Rabbi Shteinman, the leader of Lithuanian haredi Jewry who passed away Tuesday morning:
“The great Rabbi Steinman was a leader who carried on his shoulders the entire Jewish people. A Torah giant and a leader who guided the lives of thousands, and tens of thousands. Despite his resolute positions, he was able to convey his message pleasantly, softly and with a great love for every Jew.
“During my last meeting with him, I was privileged to meet a unique descendant of the great tradition of Lithuanian Jewry. The rabbi was a tremendous scholar, a genius of Torah study, good-natured and kind, rich in life experience. A man whose wisdom was second only to his humility.
“Rabbi Steinman outlined a path for thousands and tens of thousands, and parting from him leaves a deep sense of loss. May his memory be a blessing.”
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) – Alaska State Troopers have arrested a man suspected in a 2016 shooting death on the Alaska Peninsula.
Troopers say 32-year-old Ole Shangin is charged with first- and second-degree murder in the death of Joseph Peterson, who was shot and killed in Ivanof Bay.
An Anchorage court issued an arrest warrant for Shangin on Jan. 25. Troopers in King Salmon on Wednesday traveled to Perryville, found Shangin and arrested him.
He’s being held without bail at the Anchorage jail. Online court records do not list his attorney.
Peterson was 31 when he died on July 17, 2016.
Troopers responding to a report of a shooting found Peterson dead at a home in Ivanof Bay, a village about 500 miles (804 kilometers) southwest of Anchorage. Only seven people were recorded living there in the 2010 census.
After years of planning and public controversy, the first phase of construction work for the new Utah State Prison in Salt Lake City's remote west side is underway. Crews this week were busy hauling and smoothing gravel to form the beginnings of a temporary road near the 7200 West exit off I-80.
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You've probably heard of the typical suspects for making extra cash: babysitting, taking online surveys, or driving for Uber or Lyft.
But there are some side hustles you definitely haven't thought of before.
On Reddit, nearly 200 people answered the question, "What side hustle do you have for extra cash?"
Many of the answers are surprising and some will make you wonder why you didn't come up with that genius idea first.
Here are 17 side hustles — which involve everything from painting your entire body gold to making party banners — that Reddit users say they do to bring in some extra income.
April 28 China Fortune Land Development Co Ltd
* Says its Q1 net profit up 35.1 percent y/y at 1.8 billion yuan ($261.04 million)
* Says its Singapore unit CFLD (Singapore) Investment Pte Ltd signs MOU with Brunei's government, Darussalam Assets Sdn Bhd on economic zone project
* Says it plans to set up unit in Brunei
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A 61-year-old man died Sunday when he was thrown from the vehicle he was driving southwest of Portage la Prairie.
The single-vehicle crash happened at around 5:30 p.m. on PR 242 at Road 60 North about 10 km south of the Trans-Canada Highway.
The driver, from the RM of Norfolk, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
RCMP say it appears he lost control while travelling southbound on PR 242 when he hit the ditch and rolled. Alcohol is considered a factor in the crash, as well as a lack of seatbelt use.
Police continue to investigate.
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A 31-year-old Little Rock man told investigators a car ran him off the road early Saturday in Little Rock before its armed occupants chased him on foot and then took off in his vehicle.
The victim said he was leaving northbound Interstate 430 for Colonel Glenn Road around 3:45 a.m. when he noticed a dark green sedan "approaching him at a high rate of speed," according to a Little Rock Police Department report.
The victim said the car chased him and ultimately ran his Jeep Cherokee off the road, though he wasn't sure the exact location, according to the report. He then ran from his vehicle as an "unknown number of armed subjects" got out and began chasing him, the report said.
The victim eventually escaped, but at least one of the assailants left in his vehicle, police said. The victim said he didn't know the men "or why they targeted him," the report said.
No arrests have been made.
IRWINDALE >> Police believe a driver suffered a stroke or some other medical condition before his car crossed into opposing lanes and crashed into a truck Monday.
Irwindale police Sgt. John Fraijo said the 73-year-old Pasadena man was incoherent after the crash. Paramedics took him to Methodist Hospital of Southern California.
The injury collision happened on Peck Road and Foothill Transit Way just after 10 a.m.
Fraijo said a car traveling south on Peck Road went over the center median, crossed into the northbound lanes and in the path of an oncoming box truck.
The truck turned right to avoid hitting the car, but the two crashed head-on.
Fraijo said the truck flipped on its side, hit a concrete pillar and an electrical pole. Debris from the pillar hit some cars parked on the Foothill Transit lot, according to the sergeant.
He said the 29-year-old man driving the truck wasn’t injured.
BHOPAL: Dalip Singh Rana , better known as Great Khali in the World Wrestling Entertainment's professional circuit, today said that he had no plans of joining politics "as of now".Talking to reporters after meeting Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan , he said, "I have no plans to join politics as of now, But can't say about future as the weather keeps changing from morning to evening."Speaking about a proposed wrestling event in Madhya Pradesh, he said, "Chief Minister Chauhan is promoting sports in the state. Our meeting lasted for 15-20 minutes. On my proposal, he has assured all possible help in promoting wrestling in the state."In reply to a question about the news reports of the impending marriage of cricketer Virat Kohli and actor Anushka Sharma, the wrestler expressed his best wishes for the couple.In reply to another question, Khali said that the reality show "Bigg Boss" was scripted and was not to be taken seriously but just as something to watch for enjoyment.
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Hillary Clinton thinks US experience with fake news, in the election that she lost, has helped Dutch, French, and German voters "weigh that information better than American voters could". She said in an interview with Dutch broadcaster RTL Nieuws that Russia had supported anti-immigrant, anti-establishment candidates in Dutch elections in March. The three national elections she referred to saw anti-EU candidates do well, but not as well as expected.
Arsenal will face Ostersund and their English manager Graham Potter in the last 32 of the Europa League.
Monday's draw paired Arsene Wenger's men with the Swedish side, who former York defender Potter has taken from the fourth division to the top-ranked Allsvenskan in six years.
The 42-year-old has earned comparisons with Roy Hodgson - who himself managed in Scandinavia in his formative years - and this will be his first clash against English opposition.
The draw also saw Celtic come out against Zenit St Peterburg.
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Lazio struck first in the Supercoppa Italiana against Juventus on Sunday, with Gianluigi Buffon at the heart of the action.
Ciro Immobile found loads of space in behind the Bianconeri defence, only for the 39-year-old to take down his Azzurri teammate in the box, resulting in a penalty for the Biancoclesti.
La #Lazio ouvre le score très logiquement ! 1-0 penalty d’Immobile ! ???????????? pic.twitter.com/T6HwcJS8D4 — Calciomio (@calciomio) August 13, 2017
In fairness there was little the Juventus man, who was shown a yellow card, could do as he was left out to sea by his defenders. Immobile stepped up and fired home from the spot to give Lazio the advantage.
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I’m under no illusion, I’m still hunting for (the title), I’m not defending it. Until I’ve actually got it sown up, you’ve got to keep pushing
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Schools in Rhode Island's Coventry District are taking the vaccine mandates to new heights. Recently, three middle school students were quarantined at school until a parent or guardian came to take them home.
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PART of the Labasa Bridge is expected to close in May this year for repair works.
This was confirmed by the Fiji Roads Authority yesterday.
A statement from the authority said the Labasa Bridge was one of the high priority bridges to receive repairs in the 2016 and 2017 financial year.
The authority stated that the scope of works would include beam strengthening and propping of all beams on each pier.
According to FRA, the existing asphaltic surface for the entire carriage way would be removed and new reinforcements and the concrete overlay of 110mm for the whole bridge deck and railings on the downstream side of the bridge would be relocated. The FRA also said repairs would be done to any unforeseen defects that may arise during the course of the repair works.
Half of the bridge will be closed from May 1-10.
According to FRA, the full closure of the bridge would be from May 7 from 2am to 6pm.
As storms rolled through Alabama on Monday, one of the hardest hit areas was Jacksonville. And left in the path of destruction are the remains of West Point Baptist Church.
The house of worship was ripped apart. But thankfully, no one was in the building when it happened.
“[It] could have been last night while we were here, but it wasn’t,” says Pastor Ronny Moore.
He says he is feeling a full spectrum of emotions, “most definitely sadness, I love the church, I love the facility. I know there is a peace because I know God is in control and I know that everything is going to be okay.”
The church was planning to have a special service in May for the their 100th anniversary. But Pastor Moore says this won’t hurt the church, because this was just a building, “The church is doing great. It’s very much alive. This is not going to stop the church. We’ll regroup and rebuild.”
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Kiki, a 5 year-old cat up for adoption at the Brandywine Valley SPCA in Old New Castle, relaxes in box while other cats up for adoption play nearby. Jennifer Corbett, The News Journal
Pink has kicked off the new year by sharing the first photo of her new baby with his big sister.
The 37-year-old singer, whose real name is Alecia Moore, posted a picture of her daughter Willow holding baby Jameson on Instagram Sunday . The 5-year-old looks thrilled and has a big smile on her face. She’s also showing off some pink highlights in her hair.
Moore wrote in the caption that she and husband Carey Hart “thank you for your love and we send it back to you in spades.”
Jameson Moon Hart was born on Dec. 26.
Moore and Hart were married in 2006.
German stocks - Factors to watch on February 15
BERLIN, Feb 15 The DAX top-30 index looked set to open 0.4 percent higher on Wednesday, according to premarket data from brokerage Lang & Schwarz at 0713 GMT.
A Montreal borough is testing a water taxi service linking the city’s east end to Old Montreal this week.
Passengers embark at St-Jean-Baptiste Blvd. in Pointe-aux-Trembles and arrive at the Jacques-Cartier pier in Old Montreal after a trip scheduled to take less than 30 minutes.
The Langley Times is currently seeking a dynamic Multi-Media Sales Consultant.
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At Waterloo Lake, docs and signs were almost completely underwater. Area residents say they're accustomed to seeing the lake flooded every year... but not like this.
Did you share the general shudder when Kellyanne Conway introduced the idea of “alternative facts”?
It’s just a framing device, an ear-catching phrase, but it’s nothing new. The content of what she’s wrapping a bow on is something that everyone has been bearing witness to. We’ve had 18 months of feelings over facts. The only thing that’s remotely new about it is the location that it’s coming from.
Is interviewing her essentially pointless?
In general, it’s very dangerous to keep the old campaign architecture around with this presidency, to have an eight-person panel on CNN debating whether or not he said something. “Did he or did he not do this thing we watched him do?” There’s actually serious harm in that discussion. And, yeah. I really don’t see the point of talking to Kellyanne Conway because her language jujitsu is so strong. You know she can look you in the eyes and tell you the opposite of what you just saw happen, and she will be more confident in her answer than you are in your question.
U.S. military among patriotic brands clashing at Super Bowl, Opinion, Feb. 2
Timothy Dewhirst’s column on Super Bowl patriotism is a reminder of the fact that American football is merely war in disguise. Just look at the terminology.
Offensive strategy under the leadership of a field general is made up of a ground attack and an aerial attack featuring a shotgun formation and ultimately the bomb. The defence uses blitzes, sacks, and zone coverage to counter this.
The estimable sports analyst George Carlin summed all of this up in his delightful comparison of football and baseball. It’s also notable that the Army-Navy game is one of the highlights of the U.S. football season.
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• Models have plenty of makeup tricks that help them look fresh and natural.
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• The tricks include cleansing with olive oil, drinking lots of water, and curling eyelashes.
Every makeup user has their own tricks that they swear by — especially models.
Since they spend much of their time in heavy, dramatic makeup, many runway models like to keep their look simple when they're not working.
We talked to four models from New York Fashion Week about their beauty routines, and they revealed their best makeup tips and tricks.
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The 2016-17 American Family Insurance ALL-USA Boys Hockey Teams were selected by USA TODAY High School Sports based on performance, level of competition and strength of schedule.
Minnesota leads the way with eight representatives, led by repeat ALL-USA Player of the Year Casey Mittelstadt of Eden Prairie.
Massachusetts has three selections while New Hampshire has two. Michigan, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota and Wisconsin all have one apiece.
FIRST TEAM: Meet the ALL-USA First Team
SECOND TEAM: Meet the ALL-USA Second Team
THIRD TEAM: Meet the ALL-USA Third Team
PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Casey Mittelstadt, Eden Prairie (Minn.)
COACH OF THE YEAR: Trent Klatt, Grand Rapids (Minn.)
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THE European Union's new digital privacy law, the General Data Protection Regulation, doesn't just protect European residents or citizens. The law covers "data subjects".
You are a data subject. If you got an e-mail in the last few days from an online shopping website advising you of new
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A standout Struthers High School football player will appear in court Feb. 28 facing charges of assault, witness intimidation and other charges after accusations that he slapped two drunken juveniles and doused them with maple syrup at a November house party.
Nathan Richards, 18, of Deer Creek Drive, faces four counts of assault, two counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor and one count each of aggravated trespassing, criminal damaging and witness intimidation. Only the witness intimidation charge is a felony.
The police report identified 13 people who attended the party — some of whom shared videos of Richards’ actions on Snapchat, a mobile phone app. The mother of one alleged victim received the video and alerted Struthers police, according to the report.
Several witnesses corroborated the allegations that led to charges.
Read more about the matter in Saturday's Vindicator or on Vindy.com.
These 5 teams will totally wreck your NCAA Tournament bracket March is almost upon us. Selection Sunday is three weeks away. Before you know it, we will have a bracket. But while everyone is focused on the top seeds and...
Finally full-strength Virginia sheds its rep quickly CHARLOTTE, N.C. — An up-tempo game, piling up points: What happened to the Virginia many have labeled as boring? The second-seeded Cavaliers didn’t look like the team that was 225th...
The Downtown Business Association Mardi Gras Block Party is held in Montgomery, Ala., on Saturday February 3, 2018. (Mickey Welsh / Montgomery Advertiser) Mickey Welsh / Advertiser
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OTTAWA – Global Affairs says Canada is adding more Venezuelans to its sanctions list.
Another 14 individuals have been added to the list of people who Canada says are among those responsible for the deterioration of democracy in that country under the regime of Nicola Maduro.
The sanctions essentially prohibit Canadians from doing business with people or entities on the list.
READ MORE: Canada, Lima Group members will not recognize result of contested Venezuelan election
It’s the latest in a series of Canadian moves against the Maduro government.
WATCH: Prime Minister Trudeau condemns Venezuela snap election
Earlier this month, Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland dismissed the latest elections in Venezuela as illegitimate and anti-democratic.
On Tuesday, a three-member panel of experts, including Canadian Irwin Cotler, told the Organization of American States that officials in Maduro’s administration have committed crimes against humanity.
Kansas legislators are pushing a plan to close a projected budget shortfall without cutting aid to public schools.
The House Appropriations Committee endorsed a bill Monday that would liquidate a state investment portfolio. The move would raise $317 million in funds for a loan to the state’s main bank account that would be paid back over seven years.
The measure goes to the full House for debate.
Lawmakers in both parties do not like the internal borrowing but said it’s a better alternative than attempting to cut spending immediately. The state faces a projected shortfall of about $320 million for the fiscal year that ends June 30.
Senate GOP leaders advanced a plan last week to cut education funding by $128 million but canceled a debate when senators balked.
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HOUSTON — This week's pothole is in the Upper Kirby District on the 4700 block of Kelvin Drive and Sunset Boulevard.
We hope you're ready for a ride because this entire street is filled with craters. Drivers advised us to strap in and hold on tight when turning onto this corner.
"We're not at an amusement park so we shouldn't drive on streets like this," Oto Ukpong said.
Check out the video to see what all the fuss is about with the roads in Upper Kirby.
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Nowadays, Apple is the most valuable company in the world, thanks in huge part to the vision of the company's late cofounder and CEO Steve Jobs. Once upon a time, Apple was a disaster, chewing through CEOs and delivering one bad quarter of financial results after another.
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Christmas Caroling on First Avenue
PHOTO: First Avenue in Atlantic Highlands is decorated for the holiday season. (AHH photo)
ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, NJ - Central Baptist Church is holding their annual night of Christmas Caroling and they invite you to join them for the sights, sounds, and smells of the season!
On Sunday, December 17, musicians from Central Baptist Church will lead everyone in singing their favorite Christmas songs in Veteran’s Park, Atlantic Highlands. Singers can also view the holiday decorations on First Avenue from the park in front of Wells Fargo Bank. The caroling begins at 6 p.m. and carolers will be treated to hot cocoa and apple cider in between songs.
For more information, please call Central Baptist Church at 732-291-8111.
About Cecelia's Cafe, St Stephens Church, Islington
The Dementia Cafe provides information about living with dementia and other services available locally in an informal and comfortable environment. A Dementia Cafe is also a place to relax, socialise and meet other people with dementia and their carers.
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Gail Vaz-Oxlade: Wanting it all right now creates a miserable life for yourself
Rather than spend money you don't have on things you don't need, make 2018 the year you focus on creating the life you want.
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Andrew Luck isn't sure when he'll start throwing again and won't set a timetable for his return from shoulder surgery.
The Indianapolis Colts starting quarterback isn't expected to do much - if any - work during the team's offseason workouts.
Players and coaches held their first official team activities Monday at the team complex, and for the first time Luck acknowledged that his injury problems began during a Week 3 contest at Tennessee in 2015.
He missed nine games that season with an assortment of injuries, including a lacerated kidney. After the season, Luck said he decided to undergo rehab rather than opt for surgery. But after aggravating the injury several times last season, he decided to have surgery.
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2017-10-06
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BigBen is finally ready to make his song with multiple award winning Ghanaian musician, Bisa Kdei available to the public
The song which he titles “Loving You” is of no doubt going to be one of the hottest jams music lovers will love to have on their playlist.
BigBen on this one delivers a very powerful message to strengthen the love life with our partners and as we all know, Bisa Kdei on a love song needs no introduction about that.
Bisa Kdei’s voice and lyrical dexterity has gotten so many of us in love with authentic high life music and we know for sure “Loving You” is one of the many songs that can never get old in our ears.
Management tells us the visuals is almost ready and will be available right after the audio is officially released.
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Norfolk police are investigating an undetermined death in the area of Corprew and Park avenues, near Norfolk State University.
Dispatchers say they received a call about the undetermined death at 3:11 p.m.
Officers were still at the scene as of 5:30 p.m., but no other information has been released at this time.
Stay with WAVY.com for updates.
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – New York is bringing together ecologists, biologists, and local and state officials to fight the growing problem of algae blooms in upstate ponds and lakes.
The blooms can affect water quality and are seen as a threat to recreational opportunities and tourism.
Four regional summits have been scheduled over the next six weeks. Each will focus on the blooms and efforts to prevent new ones.
A $65 million initiative has been proposed in order to combat algae blooms.
Released one week before Allan Holdsworth’s death at the age of 70, Eidolon serves both as a study in fusion guitar and a sonic epitaph. This two-CD collection—a condensed version of the 12-disc box set titled The Man Who Changed Guitar Forever —contains 28 songs chosen by Holdsworth that reflect the guitarist’s pioneering and complex style in jazz, hard rock and progressive music, Holdsworth, who became known for his exploratory work with the SynthAxe guitar synthesizer, played with such giants as Bill Bruford, John Wetton, Jeff Berlin, Jean-Luc Ponty and Jack Bruce, and he influenced everyone from Eddie Van Halen to Tom Morello. The title of this abridged package refers to the “spirit-image of a living or dead person,” according to Chris Hoard’s lengthy liner notes, and it’s haunting in both its prescience and its power. All but one of Holdsworth’s 12 solo albums are represented on Eidolon , and it’s the best place to begin developing an appreciation for the man who left behind a staggering legacy.
But with the terrible decision to bracket it all as the ruefully narrated remembrance of the older Conrad (Pablo Schreiber), we’re subjected to Captain Obvious contextualizing marked by mood-shattering interjections like “I was furious” (because Sheridan isn’t already communicating that?) and “Some of us grow wiser, some of us don’t.” (Oh really?) It’s the kind of ersatz, actor-undercutting stab at authorial seriousness that makes it as regrettable a choice as Conrad’s when he indulges in a night of vandalizing that goes horribly wrong.
Downtown Midland along Main between Townsend and Rodd is being transformed into a gathering place for outdoor dining and retail spaces and for pedestrians to assemble quickly for events and shows thanks to curbless streets with wider sidewalks.
Midland’s Community Affairs Director Selina Tisdale says the vision grew out of a series of in-put sessions last year.
Tisdale added work on the three “Festival Blocks” which kicked off Wednesday should wrap up by late August or early September with the entire project finished in November.
The $7,200,000 to finance the initiative is coming from the Gerstacker, Strosacker and Herbert H And Grace A-Dow Foundations.
To track the project’s progress and learn more, go on line to Dig In Midland. com.
The U.S. is in for a rare astronomical treat on August 21, 2017 — that's the day of the "Great American Eclipse." It's the first total solar eclipse to cross the entire U.S. in 99 years, and more than 12 million Americans live in its path.
CELEBRITY Joanna Lumley was back on the airwaves when she called in to see residents at a disability centre in Bookham, Surrey.
Tom Slivinski, pictured with Joanna, asked for an interview for his regular slot on community radio station, Surrey Hills Radio in Leatherhead.
But, the session ended with Joanna interviewing Tom!
Joanna, patron of The Grange Centre for People with Disabilities, was officially opening the upper floor of the main Victorian Main House building, which has been refurbished at a cost of £440,000.
The Grange support people with disabilities to live independent and fulfilling lives. It provides accommodation, support and a programme of skills training to help people move towards independence.
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It doesn't matter how many gritty bars or arenas you've played your guitar at, when you're a dad, you're going to eventually elicit some snickers of embarrassment from your kid after making a bad pun or expressing affection in public.
Those moments of pure dorkiness are one of the charms of dads!
While he's known to most of us as the lead singer of The Rolling Stones, Jagger is just dad to his kids.
The internet practically exploded when the editor D. Patrick Rodgers posted a gorgeous collection of the dorky dad comments Jagger leaves on his 19-year-old son Lucas' Instagram.
My new favorite thing is Mick Jagger leaving dorky dad comments on his teenage son's Instagram posts. pic.twitter.com/DFEmgwxKp4 — d. patrick rodgers (@dpatrickrodgers) May 30, 2018
Here's a beautiful sampling of Jagger's next level dad status.
The Belchers reluctantly agree to help Teddy when his family unexpectedly tells him that they will be coming to see him on Thanksgiving.
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio zoo’s polar bear is off to Chicago to find love.
The Toledo Zoo says its 21-year-old female bear named Nan has been moved to the Brookfield Zoo near Chicago to see if she will breed with the zoo’s male bear.
Nan moved into her new home this week where she’s separated by a fence from her potential mate named Hudson.
The Brookfield Zoo says the bears will spend a little time getting to know each other before moving in together.
The move was arranged by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and its polar bear species survival program.
Keepers at the Toledo Zoo say Nan is genetically important because she was born in the wild and discovered as an orphan cub near Barrow, Alaska.
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Like mother, like daughter. Watch this SELECTED SCENE from the premiere of the final season of The Americans.
Kentucky State Police Professional Association (KSPPA) District 2 continued it's 21st annual "Shop with a Trooper" (S.W.A.T.) on Dec. 7, 2017.
S.W.A.T. is a program designed to provide children with needed items during the Christmas season.
KSPPA met with 37 children and their families for and pizza and ice cream. Afterwards, KSPPA assisted children with their shopping at the Princeton Wal-Mart. Shopping lists included coats, gloves, shoes, shirt, pants, hat and toys.
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Come enjoy one of our favorite monthly events, Fourth Fridays! We always have great wine specials, delicious food to enjoy, as well as live musical entertainment from the Old Number 7 band!
ATHENS, Greece — Greek authorities say they have seized roughly two tons of Albania-grown marijuana on an Italian-flagged yacht destined for the Aegean Sea islands.
The coast guard says the seizure followed a tip-off and took place early Friday south of the Greek island of Kythera, at the entrance to the Aegean.
It was one of the largest quantities of marijuana ever confiscated in Greece.
A coast guard statement says the motorized yacht departed from an Italian port and picked up the drugs in Albania, which is a major producer of illegal marijuana.
The two-man crew, an Italian and an Albanian national, were arrested.
The yacht was impounded.
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VATICAN CITY (AP) — Benedict XVI, who resigned as pontiff in 2013, has celebrated his 90th birthday with a mug of beer and the company of visitors from his native Bavaria in Germany.
Photos by the Vatican newspaper L’Osservatore Romano of the celebration showed Benedict sipping a beer. His brother, Monsignor Georg Ratzinger, also joined the party and enjoyed a beer.
Looking happy, the frail Benedict also admired a gift basket whose goodies included German sausages.
He was born on April 16, 1927, in southern Germany. But since the birthday coincided this year with Easter Sunday, Benedict was feted on Monday.
On a sunny, mild day, guests sat outside the monastery on Vatican City grounds where Benedict has lived since he became the first pontiff to resign in 600 years, stunning the Catholic Church.
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WASHINGTON COUNTY (KFSM) -- The Jack Link's Sasquatch jumped out of a plane Wednesday (May 30) at the Washington County Fairgrounds.
The skydive was in celebration of Walmart Shareholders week.
Surf Doc: Tips For Preventing Drowning
Surf Doc: Tips For Preventing Drowning
As summer continues, it’s important to remember what to do to prevent drowning, whether that’s the pool or the ocean. Abbi talks with the Surf Doc for some tips we can all follow.
New York (ABC) - A police officer from Texas, dressed up as batman, and traveled to various hospitals across the U.S. bringing joy to children battling cancer.
His visit included a stop at the Bronx Hospital in New York.
NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED WHEN AN EXPLOSION BLEW OFF A MANHOLE COVER AT 7TH AND JACKSON STREETS WEDNESDAY MORNING.
SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE EXPOSED MANHOLE WHEN FIRE CREWS ARRIVED AROUND 11AM.
A MIDAMERICAN ENERGY REPAIR CREW WAS DISPATCHED TO THE SCENE AND A SPOKESMAN SAYS THE LIKELY CAUSE OF THE SMALL EXPLOSION WAS THE FAILURE OF AN ELECTRICAL CABLE OR CONNECTION THAT CREATED A SUDDEN DISCHARGE OF ELECTRICITY.
NO CUSTOMERS WERE AFFECTED BY THE INCIDENT.
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BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona says it has reached a deal with Chinese club Guangzhou Evergrande to buy Brazil midfielder Paulinho for 40 million euros ($47 million).
The Spanish club says that Paulinho will sign a four-year contract after a medical exam on Thursday.
Paulinho is set to be Barcelona's first signing since Neymar left for Paris Saint-Germain for a world-record 222 million euros ($262 million) last week.
The 29-year-old Paulinho played for Tottenham for two seasons before moving to Guangzhou in 2015. He has made 41 appearances for the Brazil national team.
April 13 Schweizer Electronic AG:
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* WUS Printed Circuit (Kunshan) Co., Ltd. acquired 15.24% and now holds 19.74% of Schweizer's shares, wus printed circuit co., ltd, Taiwan acquired 10.16 %
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Being labelled the ugliest place in the world felt like a blow to the Belgian city of Charleroi.
In fact it brought curious tourists and wealthy investors into the heart of the run-down rust belt of northern Europe.
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BERLIN (AP) — German police say that a 19-year-old Afghan asylum-seeker has suffered serious burns after setting himself on fire at a supermarket warehouse in Bavaria.
Police said that the man poured gasoline over himself and set himself ablaze early Monday in Gaimersheim, a town between Nuremberg and Munich. He had bought the gasoline shortly before at a filling station.
The blaze was extinguished swiftly by other people at the scene, but the man was seriously injured.
The man’s motives weren’t immediately clear. Police say he was carrying a knife but didn’t use it.
Boman Irani to judge Sony TV’s next?
Sony TV has an exciting line-up of shows this year. One of these shows is a reality show called ‘Sabse Bada Kalakar.’ Earlier there was news that Raveena Tandon and Arshad Warsi have been roped in to be the judges of the show.
And now one of the most versatile and experienced actors, Boman Irani has been approached as the third judge. Although Boman has earlier been seen on TV as the host of the show Bollywood Ka Boss, if things work out between the channel and Boman, It will be his first time on TV as a judge.
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A truck is taken from a home in Rainelle on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017. Now police are asking for help from the community to find the truck and the suspect.
Police are looking for Jeffrey Dean Johnson in connection with the case. Investigators said it is a white Dodge with a black and gray punisher skull on the gas cap. There is an Allegheny Motors license plate on the front. It was taken from a home on West Greenbrier Ave.
Anyone with information on the location of the truck or Mr. Johnson is asked to contact the Rainelle Police Department at 304-438-7772 or CrimeStoppers of West Virginia at 304-255-STOP (7867). Tips can also be left online at the CrimeStoppers web site or by using the P3 Tips App on a smart phone or a mobile device.
What do you get when you combine an airshow, a warplane and an excited 18-year-old? Black Press’ very own Baneet Braich got the chance to take some twists and turns thousands of feet above the ground at the Abbotsford Airshow with pilot Geoff Latter.
The Ontario-born pilot has been flying since he was just 12 years old, leaving Braich in very good hands as they took to the skies in the Nanchang CJ-6A, also know as Nancy.
The academic programme at the Tshwane University of Technology's Pretoria campus has been suspended following violent protest action that erupted on Tuesday night.
University spokesperson, Willa de Ruyter, said management took a decision to suspend classes for the safety of the staff and the students.
"There was protest action that erupted during the night and there were fires set alight on campus, and after assessing the situation, the vice chancellor informed the community that the campus will be closed for today."
De Ryter said the university would issue a statement during the course of the day to inform the community when the academic programme would commence.
She encouraged everyone to visit the university's website www.tut.ac.za for the latest updates.
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Are you interested in learning how to control access to your AWS resources? Have you wondered how to best scope permissions to achieve least-privilege permissions access control? If your answer is “yes”, this session is for you. We look at the Identity & Access Management policy language, starting with the basics of the policy language and how to create and attach policies to IAM users, groups, and roles. We explore policy variables, conditions, and tools to help you author least privilege policies. We cover common use cases, such as granting a user secure access to an Amazon S3 bucket or to launch an Amazon EC2 instance of a specific type.
This video is from the fine folks at Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Former 'Bachelor' star Jesse Palmer is hosting the 10-episode summer competition series from Mike Fleiss.
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The adventure of Ghanaian international Isaac Coffie in the Serie A could end any time soon as English side Watford and Bundesliga side Hoffenheim keep taps on him.
The Ghanaian youngster has been in tremendous form this season for his side heightening interest from the two sides.
The two sides are expected to dash out a huge transfer fee in their bid to land the 25 year old Rossoblu.
Coffie, who has spent some year at Torino, Piacenza, Chievo Verona and Sassuolo could end up tasting the English Premier League if Watford outmuscles Hoffeinham for his signature but the German side appear more determined for his signature.
For more Ghana football news visit www.ghanasoccernet.com
Metrotvnews.com, Jakarta: President Joko Widodo commemorated the 62nd anniversary of the Asian-African Conference at State Palace in Jakarta on Tuesday, April 18, 2017.
"Unity can bring prosperity for Asia and Africa. ," he said.
"Unity can guarantee security for Asia and Africa," he added.The Asian-African Conference was held in Bandung, West Java on April 18-24, 1955. It produced the Bandung Declaration.It was organized by Indonesia, Burma (Myanmar), Ceylon (Sri Lanka), Pakistan and India. It inspired the Non-Aligned Movement."Racial, religious and cultural differences cannot prevent unity," he stated.(WAH)
The Randolph Community College and RCC Foundation Fall 2016 magazine and Report to the Community has been published and is available for anyone interested in news about the college community. The issue includes a front cover feature story about the new Cosmetology Center; and stories about RCC Welding students working on a project with the N.C. Zoo; Associate Degree Nursing students volunteering at Victory Junction Gang Camp; three members of a local family who are enrolled in classes on RCC's Asheboro campus; and profiles on RCC's new career coaches and success coaches.
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× Pennsylvania-based teen retailer rue21 closing 400 stores, 5 in SE Wisconsin
CRANBERRY, Pa. — Teen clothing retailer rue21 is closing about one-third of its stores nationwide as it focuses more on its online business.
The privately held company is shuttering nearly 400 stores, leaving more than 700 stores in 48 states. Five of those stores are in the Milwaukee metro area. They include the stores in the following communities:
Germantown
Lake Geneva
Midtown Center in Milwaukee
Waukesha
West Bend
The company is based in Cranberry, north of Pittsburgh. In a Facebook post, it called the decision to close the stores “difficult but necessary.” Like many brick-and-mortar retailers, it has been battling declining mall traffic amid strong competition online.
The company didn’t say how soon the stores will close, though its website is promoting store-closing sales.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The National Junior College Athletic Association has inducted four coaches who have more than 3,500 combined wins into its baseball hall of fame.
Peter Giangrosso, Jerry Halstead, Thomas Arrington and Dave Burroughs will be honoured at a ceremony May 25 at the JUCO World Series banquet in Grand Junction, Colorado.
Giangrosso started the Central Alabama baseball program in 1990. He also served as athletic director at Central Alabama and was inducted into the Alabama Baseball Coaches Association hall of fame in 2001. He is now a principal in Birmingham, Alabama.
Halstead was in charge of John A. Logan in Illinois for 33 seasons before stepping aside in 2016. He had 1,295 career wins and led the program to the JUCO World Series in 1992 and in '02.
A 26-year-old man who drove at over 100mph on the motorway because he was ‘dying for the toilet’ was banned from driving for two weeks last Wednesday at Craigavon Magistrates Court.
Pavel Mensik, whose address was given to the court as Tandragee Road, Portadown, was also fined £150 and ordered to pay a £15 offender’s levy for excess speed on November 30 last year.
The court heard that he was detected travelling at 102mph on the motorway between the Craigavon and Portadown junctions.
When stopped and cautioned by police the defendant was reported to have said: “I was dying for the toilet.”
Mensik pleaded guilty himself in court.
District Judge, Mrs Bernie Kelly, said there was no reason to be travelling at 102mph.
Imposing the two week ban the judge said it was to mark the seriousness of the matter.
Included in noon newscast:
— South Carolina U.S. Rep. Jeff Duncan believes he may have spoken to shooter at congressional baseball game.
— Salem man drowns after lawn mower falls into pond.
Arconic Inc. Chief Executive Officer Klaus Kleinfeld stepped down after showing what the board of directors called “poor judgment” in sending a letter to Elliott Management Corp. amid a proxy fight.
David Hess, a board member, has been appointed interim CEO, the company said in a statement Monday. Lead director Patricia Russo will take over as interim board chair.
“Mr. Kleinfeld stepped down as Chair and CEO by mutual agreement after the Board learned that, without consultation with or authorization by the Board, he had sent a letter directly to a senior officer of Elliott Management that the Board determined showed poor judgment,” Arconic said in the statement.
The resignation disrupts what had been shaping up to be the biggest and most aggressive U.S. proxy battle this season. Elliott had been seeking to oust Kleinfeld and replace four directors at the aluminum parts maker’s May 16 annual meeting.
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Natural Bridge Hoedown
Natural Bridge Hoedown
The famous Natural Bridge Hoedowns have been a popular tradition at Natural Bridge for over 45 years! Natural Bridge State Resort Park and square dance caller, Jane Bolin, invite you on Saturdays from May through mid-October to Hoedown Island for some easy to learn Appalachian square dancing, line dancing, two-stepping, polka’s, waltzes and other couple and individual dances. The warm-up dance starts at 6:30 pm and the regular dance program begins at 7:30 pm. Admission is $3.00/person (ages 12 & under are free). As an outdoor event, there is the possibility of cancellation if inclement weather is forecast or occurs.
Sep 23, 2017 / 6:30 P.M. - 10:00 P.M.
Sep 30, 2017 / 6:30 P.M. - 10:00 P.M.
Oct 07, 2017 / 6:30 P.M. - 10:00 P.M.
Oct 14, 2017 / 6:30 P.M. - 10:00 P.M.
Oct 21, 2017 / 6:30 P.M. - 10:00 P.M.
For more information call (606) 663-2214 or visit parks.ky.gov/
KUCHING: A wireman from China who was arrested for suspicion of possessing counterfeit RM1,000 notes, had his remand order extended for two more days to facilitate investigation.
The suspect, who was detained last Wednesday, has been remanded for four days to facilitate police investigation.
He was detained with a local man, who was remanded for two days but released on police bail on Saturday.
Both suspects, aged 49, were caught when they attempted to change the money at the regional office of Bank Negara here.
It is said that they attempted to change 10 pieces of the no-longer-circulated and counterfeit notes to the latest notes at 1.45pm on April 12.
State Commercial Crime Investigation Department head Supt Mustafa Kamal Gani Abdullah said the case had been referred to the prosecution for further action.
The case is being investigated under Section 489(c) of the Penal Code for possession of counterfeit bank notes.
Ganduje Optimistic Buhari Will Tackle Economic Challenges
Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has expressed confidence in the ability of President Muhammad Buhari to tackle to current economic challenges in the country. The governor said this on Sunday in Kano in his New Year message to the people. Ganduje, who spoke through the State’s Commissioner for Information, Youth and Culture, Mr Mohammed …
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The government has finally revealed the truth on returning ISIS jihadis: a significant number are apparently “no longer of national security concern.”
It comes after Westmonster has repeatedly pushed for the truth on the jihadi threat in Britain, after it emerged that around 425 of 850 jihadis who had gone abroad to support Islamic State have since returned to the UK.
Speaking in Parliament, Labour MP John Woodcock pushed for answers: “Are more than 400 of those returning individuals in jail or going through the court system?”
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Carfentanil, a large-animal tranquilizer10,000 times more potent than morphine, has beendiscovered in the system of a homeless man who died in Milwaukee last month, the Milwaukee County medical examiner's office said Monday. "We believe it is the first carfentanil death in the entire state," said the office's operations manager, Karen Domagalski.
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Amazing Downtown Views and HPISD in this sought after floorplan. 3 Bedrooms 3.1Baths, hardwood floors gourmet kitchen Sub-Zero fridge and Jenn air appliances. Luxurious Master Bedroom with sitting area and luxurious Spa bathroom with marble floors. Resort Style Amenities include: Valet parking, 24-7 front desk, fitness center, clubroom, heated pool, private poolside cabanas, putting green, shuffle board, large covered outdoor grill space next to the pool for you to enjoy beautiful sunsets. Amazing location next to great restaurants and shopping.
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Four months after blue-green algae was found at O.L. Peacock, Sr. Park in Port St. Lucie, the lake is now back open. The City of Port St. Lucie said repeated tests showed the water quality of its lake has improved since the algae was first found in early January.
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) -- The American Athletic Conference and Atlantic Coast Conference have created a football officiating alliance that will handle scheduling, training and evaluation.
The American announced Monday that ACC supervisor of officials Dennis Hennigan will be the lead administrator and manage the assignment, hiring and training of game officials. Terry McAulay, who has been the American's coordinator of football officials since 2013, will no longer serve in that role. A new supervisor of football officials for the AAC will be named later.
AAC Commissioner Mike Aresco says in a statement the alliance will provide both conferences with a deep roster of officials and greater efficiency and consistency in their training and evaluation.
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Culture and Cake will be revealing the story behind some of the world’s most popular toys on Saturday July 14 from Lego and Star Wars to 70s military hero Action Man.
Exploring nostalgic childhood memories, Jason Godden will reveal the fascinating stories behind the political and economic climate that inspired these toys and made them so popular. From present day Barbie, which first began production in 1959, to 80s comic book and TV icon, He-Man, the talk will take inspiration from some of the objects in the Eastbourne Remembers exhibition.
Jason will discuss how far toy manufacturing has moved on, and what lies ahead for future generations. With a display of retro and vintage toys, audience members will be able to relive some forgotten memories and enjoy some play time themselves with a few of the exhibits.
The event is at 2pm and tickets are £6 which includes tea or coffee and cake.
HBO exec apologizes for 'Big Little Lies' rape comment “From a budget standpoint going into season two of 'Big Little Lies' without any options in place we’ve been… um… short of raped,” Francesca Orsi said.
Adam Scott returning for Season 2 of 'Big Little Lies' Scott will return as Ed Mackenzie, who is forced to confront major challenges in his marriage to Madeline, played by Reese Witherspoon.
Next book project for Reese Witherspoon? Witherspoon — who famously turns books into powerhouse productions — wants to read hot thriller “Grist Mill Road.”
Women big winners at Critics' Choice Awards It was a good night for women at the Critics' Choice Awards.
The best shows to binge-watch in one day over Christmas break Before 2017 leaves us, it’s time to reflect — and, better still — catch up on the most binge-worthy series you may have missed all year. Granted, not everyone has...
Carmen Rene Empathy Be Strong Campaign
In celebration of world Teachers day 2017, the Carmen Renee Memorial School made a monetary contribution to the Saint Lucia Teachers Union.
The proceeds are intended for the relief effort in Dominica.
The handover is the culmination of a school activity aimed at imbuing empathy and compassion in the student body.
Tom’s Midnight Garden is a magical and charming family entertainment which opens at The Stables Theatre this evening at 7.30pm and runs until December 23.
As the old grandfather clock chimes thirteen, a lonely boy creeps down the Victorian staircase. He walks out of the 1950s and into another world, another time and a garden that shouldn’t exist. Are the people there ghosts – or is the boy himself the ghost? Adapted for stage by David Wood from the book by Philippa Pearce, this Stables production is directed by Niall Whitehead and Barbara Ward. Tickets £13 adults, £10 under-18s and groups, www.stablestheatre.co.uk.
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Catalan chamber postpones investiture of new regional chief until Spain allows re-election of fugitive ex-president.
Feb 15 (Reuters) - Activist hedge fund Voce Capital Management LLC on Wednesday nominated four candidates for election to Air Methods Corp's board, as it stepped up efforts to turnaround the medical helicopter company.
Voce, which has long advocated that Air Methods sell itself, threatened in late January to start a proxy war, months after it backed off a similar threat after Air Methods agreed to board changes and address stockholder concerns.
Voce could not be immediately reached for comment.
(Reporting by Natalie Grover in Bengaluru; Editing by Martina D'Couto)
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Search for and identify the creatures of the night living in Riverside Park. We will focus on bats, moths, spiders, fireflies, nighthawks and frogs as we learn the adaptations they use to survive in the dark.
Date and Time
Monday, May 22nd
8:00 PM to 11:59 PM
Location
Riverside Park
1500 E. Park Pl.
Milwaukee, WI 53211
Price
For everyone | Free - donations appreciated
About 80 people attended a candlelight vigil and a protest rally in Charleston Sunday evening. Attendees rallied at the West Virginia State Capitol to speak against racism, white supremacy, and to ask for the removal of the statue of Confederate General Stonewall Jackson from the Capitol grounds.
Speakers included religious leaders, who spoke about coming together as a community following Saturday’s violent white supremacy protests in Charlottesville, Virginia. The rally was organized by Rise Up WV, a progressive community organizing group.
Most of the people at the rally said they’re in favor of removing the Confederate statue of Stonewall Jackson, but they also shared other ideas for racial healing.
There were about ten counter-protestors at the rally, who said they opposed taking down the Confederate Statue.
Flexible workspace company Industrious has inked leases for two new locations in Southern California. One is in Century City, the second is in Irvine.
Industrious signed a lease for 40,000 square feet across two floors at 1925 Century Park East in Century City, part of landlord Watt Companies’ two-towered Watt Plaza office complex. Both locations are slated to open this summer.
“Los Angeles has long attracted a diverse number of businesses and industries, which has lent to its continued growth and its reputation as an attractive area for both startups and mature-stage companies,” Industrious co-Founder and CEO Jamie Hodari said in a statement to Commercial Observer. “That’s the type of mix that Industrious looks to when determining the next area or region for its new locations.” He added that the company is “eager to build upon our footprint in the area.”
Greater Than Gatsby: Mona Bismarck
For a glimpse into the glittering life of Mona Bismarck, subject of Frazier’s newest exhibition Magnificent Mona Bismarck: Kentucky Style Icon, join us for a presentation by James Birchfield, a leading scholar on her life. From her birth in Old Louisville, to a childhood among Kentucky’s “horse set”, to a place at the very pinnacle of fashionable society, Mona’s story is a fascinating fairy tale.
This presentation is free with paid admission to the museum. Free for Frazier members.
For more information call (502) 753-5663 or visit fraziermuseum.org
An intelligence -led operation conducted by ranks of the Guyana Police Force in C Field Sophia, on Tuesday June 13, resulted in the arrest of nine adult males for various offences.
Items found during the operation included a bullet -proof vest, a full-faced mask, a wig, a pair of black gloves, a police beret and two toy guns. An Investigation is in progress.
Crowds of white supremacists, nazis and other white nationalist hate groups descended on the University of Virginia in Charlottesville over the weekend in a scene that included violent rallying, numerous injuries and a terrorist car attack that killed one counter protester.
Across Upstate New York, groups mobilized to hold peaceful rallies condemning racism, hate and white supremacists, and showing solidarity for the victims of violence in Virginia.
Here are videos and photos from the events.
Parma veteran Alessandro Lucarelli came face to face with his own son in a first team versus Primavera training match.
The 40-year-old defender joined the Gialloblu in 2008 and continues to add to his legendary status at Parma having seen the club fall from grace in recent years.
Now back in Serie B and with promotion in their sights, Lucarelli will be hoping to guide Parma back to Serie A with his eldest son, Matteo, in tow.
The 16-year-old youth player, who takes after his father as a central defender, found himself playing against Alessandro in a training match.
Such a rare occurrence in the sport prompted a tweet from Lucarelli senior, making light of an event that Parma fans will no doubt remember for years to come.
Dozens of landholders are being contacted following the spread of PFAS chemicals from Melbourne Airport.
While the airport says the risk to human health is low, downstream landholders are being contacted following confirmation the chemicals have spread outside airport boundaries.
"We've conducted a number of detailed risk assessments that indicate any likelihood of human health impact by PFAS contamination for landholders downstream from the airport is low, on the basis that local water courses are not connected to Melbourne's drinking water catchment," an airport spokesman said in a statement on Thursday.
TANNED, RESTED, AND READY: Cynthia Nixon announces bid for NY governor.
“Sex and the City” star Cynthia Nixon on Monday announced that she would stage a primary campaign against Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
“I love New York. I’ve never lived anywhere else,” Nixon said in a video statement, which shows her starting her day at home with her wife, Christine, and son Charlie, and walking her son Max to school.
“But something has to change. We want our government to work again, on health care, ending mass incarceration, fixing our broken subway. We are sick of politicians who care more about headlines and power than they do about us. It can’t just be business as usual anymore.”
Nixon’s candidacy gives those on the left an alternative to the more moderate incumbent.
A French woman who travelled three times to Syria in support of her jihadist son was given a 10-year jail sentence on Friday after being convicted of being part of a terrorist conspiracy.
Christine Rivière, 51, was sentenced for her "unfailing commitment" to jihad and for helping a number of young women travel to Syria as part of her attempts to find a bride for her son.
It was the maximum sentence possible.
Rivière's son Vilus travelled to Syria to fight alongside the Islamic State group.
Rivière, who has been nicknamed "Mama Jihad" in the French press, visited him three times in 2013 and 2014.
She told the court she feared he would not return home. She was arrested in July 2014, as she was preparing a fourth visit.
Vilus was arrested a year later in Turkey, from where he was extradited to France.
(AFP)
Date created : 2017-10-06
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VIJAYAWADA:A 35-year-old man Kadavapollu Sivakesavulu was allegedly murdered by his neighbour Thalliboina Nagaraju (25) in a drunken brawl late at Narsapur village under Vissannapet mandal in Krishna district on Monday night. However, the incident came to light only on Tuesday morning.
According to the Vissannapet police, the incident took place around 10.30 pm in an agricultural field where Sivakesavalu and Nagaraju decided to resolve their disputes over drinks. “In the course of discussions, heated arguments ensued between them over several issues including sexual harassment of Nagaraju’s wife by Sivakesavulu. In a fit of rage, Nagaraju stabbed Sivakesavulu with a broken beer bottle, killing him on the spot,” the Tiruvuru police said.On Tuesday morning, locals found Sivakesavulu in a pool of blood.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The Colorado Springs Police Department has released body cam footage of a fatal officer-involved shooting that happened February 21, 2017.
The body cam footage, which also includes surveillance video from nearby businesses, shows the fatal shooting of attempted murder suspect Misael Macias Cano by three CSPD officers near Palmer Park and Circle.
A judge ruled Tuesday, August 1 that the actions taken by the three officers were justified. The officers involved were not injured.
Texas Tech's Orlando Garcia was selected by the San Francisco Giants in the 15th round with the 456th pick of the Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft on Wednesday. He is the 12th Red Raiders to be drafted in the top 10 rounds of the MLB Draft.
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I used to do a book every year, sort of as a recap of stuff I’d posted on the blog. But then I got out of the habit, and it’s been a couple of years since I’ve made the effort.
The other day, my cousin mentioned in a Facebook comment that she’d really like to see a book of photos from Lubbock; she said photos from Lubbock made her “feel like home is not so far.” Challenge accepted! It’s called Lubbock: the prevailing themes , and features images from my main blog, One Day | One Image .
And, then, while I was at it, I did a small book of haiku that I’ve posted on this blog. This book is called 17 (haiku) .
Both books are now available. They’d make really good gifts, if you catch my drift…
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A teenager from Louisiana could be facing almost three months in jail after allegedly shouting a profanity while stood near an elderly woman.
18-year-old Jared Smith was arrested following the incident on April 8 in West Monroe, Louisiana, in which he allegedly shouted "f***" in a residential area.
"Deputies responded ... to a disturbance involving the arrestee Jared Smith," the arresting officer wrote in his report.
“While standing next to my 75-year-old complainant, Jared yelled the word ‘f***’ and clearly disturbed her peace. No one else was around him when this occurred."
Smith, who denied yelling the expletive, was booked at Ouachita Correctional Center, and released on $200 (£160) bail.
If convicted, Smith could serve up to 90 days in jail, with a possible fine of $100 (£80).
The arrest report from Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office listed the charges against Smith as criminal trespass and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
San Francisco Giants left-hander Matt Moore has struggled mightily this season and his job security as a starter may be in jeopardy.
According to Andrew Baggarly of the San Jose Mercury News, the Giants have considered moving Moore and his 5.71 ERA to the bullpen.
The 28-year-old owns a 3-12 record and 1.56 WHIP across 135 2/3 innings (24 starts) for San Francisco, possibly the result of a dip in his velocity this season. Moore has made just two relief appearances in his 131 big league games and they both came back in 2011 when he was a highly-touted prospect in the Tampa Bay Rays organization.
Moore is making $7 million this year and is under team control through 2019. His contract includes a $9 million team option and a $10 million team option in each of the next two offseasons, respectively.
The Florida native did pitch well in his most recent start on Sunday, though, striking out nine Washington Nationals while allowing two runs over seven innings.
-- Nick Ostiller
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A Heat Advisory in effect for Lorain, Cuyahoga, Erie, Sandusky, Huron, Medina, Summit, Portage, Trumbull, Richland, Ashland, Wayne, Stark and Holmes counties until 9 p.m.
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"The world is watching the credibility of the UNHRC. If the UNHRC fails to give justice, everyone in the grieved world, search for justice by taking arms" NEW YORK, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, February 14, 2017 / EINPresswire.com / -- Current Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera plays the role of the good cop with a big smile who travels everywhere throughout the world.
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TRUMBULL CO., Ohio (WYTV) – The Trumbull County Board of Elections voted to allow former County Republican Party Chairman Randy Law to run on the May primary ballot, despite objections from members of his own party.
The board ruled that Law can run as a Republican for the 64th District Ohio House of Representatives — a state central committee position and county central committee for Ward 1G in Warren.
Several members of the Trumbull County Republican Party objected, saying Law does not live at the Warren house he gave as his legal address.
The board of elections ruled against the objections.
Jim Montez III, 19, of Nipomo was arrested Friday, February 2, 2018, on suspicion of burglary. San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office
× Dinosaurs are coming to Kansas City
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Prehistoric beasts are coming to Union Station July 3, 2018. The experience allows people to journey into the past and see how dinosaurs ruled and roamed the planet.
The exhibit will focus on dinosaurs that inhabited North America millions and millions of years ago. The beasts are from the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods.
26 life-sized dinosaurs will be on display.
The dinosaurs will move, roar, and come with a multitude of facts. There will be two massive full body skeletons, dozens of real fossils and hands-on digging experiences.
Those attending the exhibit will also hear from scientists as they talk about some of North America’s most prolific dig sites. You’ll also get the chance to meet real dinosaur hunters who’ve led expeditions.
The exhibit includes a 3D augmented reality volcano, dinosaur tracks, puzzles and more.
For more information on ticketing prices, dates, and more head to Dinosaurs Revealed.
BALTIMORE (KXAN/NBC/CNN) — Students and staff had to evacuate a Maryland college preparatory school Thursday after smelling a strange odor. Only the odor might not have appeared so strange had they ever been to a Starbucks.
Hazardous materials crews responded to Crito Rey Jesuit High School in Baltimore around 2:30 p.m. to investigate. They did testing for toxic materials twice. Then they discovered the culprit was a pumpkin spice air freshener that was plugged into a wall on the building’s third floor.
Officials said two students and two adults were taken to hospitals complaining of nausea because of the irritant. Dozens of other students were treated at the scene.
Spring sports update: Monday games postponed
CARLINVILLE (March 19, 2018) – To almost no one’s surprise, Monday afternoon’s wet weather has forced the postponement of a pair of Carlinville sporting events.
The Cavies’ home baseball game against Auburn and the softball home game against Pleasant Plains have been postponed due to inclement weather hitting the area.
Update at 2:11 p.m. – Girls’ soccer game Carlinville at Jersey has been postponed as well.
-Eric Becker
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) — A US military helicopter has crashed in Leonardtown, Maryland, a suburban community outside Washington, DC, resulting in one death, media reported on Monday.
"First responders arrived on scene to find a large US military helicopter crashed on the third hole of a golf course, Southern Maryland Newsnet reported on Monday.
The report stated that one occupant extricated himself from the helicopter, while "two additional military personal remained trapped with another occupant was pronounced deceased at the scene by medical personnel."
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Man dies in jet ski crash at Trevallyn Lake, Launceston
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A 22-year-old man has died in a jet ski crash near Launceston, north of Tasmania.
Police said the men fell off his jet ski at Trevallyn Lake at about 2.30pm and was hit by another jet ski travelling in the same direction.
He was pulled from the water by passers-by and ambulance officers provided first aid but he died shortly after.
Police said the man riding the second jet ski was assisting them with their inquiries.
They would like to speak with anyone who witnessed the incident.
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A retest of the recent 0.9220 lows is possible for NZD/AUD cross during the week ahead as AUD has held up fairly well on many crosses, despite the risk averse mood arising from the US-North Korea tensions, according to Imre Speizer, Research Analyst at Westpac.
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“Commodity prices remain a source of support, with our Australian export price index reaching three month highs.”
“The event calendar highlight this week is July labour force (Thu). Q2 wages (Wed) are also worth watching but rarely surprise. RBA minutes (Tue) have been superseded by the SoMP.”
“3 months ahead: Fair value for the cross is around 0.92. We see that as a fair target for the remainder of 2017. Supportive of the AUD are the rebound in iron ore prices and positive Chinese economic data., as well as the RBNZ’s on-hold stance (arguably even more entrenched than the RBA’s).”
Threatening funnel clouds and snow hit northwest Wyoming Monday night. The snow storm was in Yellowstone National Park. And, several people saw and photographed the funnel cloud near Burlington, Wyoming, a hundred miles to the East. Witnesses said the funnel cloud appeared over a ridge in the Big Horn Basin for about ten minutes Monday night. Although there were reports of a tornado near Cody, Park County’s emergency management coordinator could not find witnesses, or pict...
Threatening funnel clouds and snow hit northwest Wyoming Monday night. The snow storm was in Yellowstone National Park. And, several people saw and photographed the funnel cloud near Burlington, Wyoming, a hundred miles to the East. Witnesses said the funnel cloud appeared over a ridge in the Big Horn Basin for about ten minutes Monday night. Although there were reports of a tornado near Cody, Park County’s emergency management coordinator could not find witnesses, or pict...
“I mean, you guys make it sound like we think about it, really. We don't. We just try to play and win each point, each game. Being two sets to one down is like being a set (behind) in a three-set match. We're not going to overthink it: `Oh, I'm two sets to one down. What am I going to do? How am I going to play the next point?“’ he responded. “We try to play our best. We try to maybe change a few tactics and see how we can win the next point and the next game.”
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Local radio personality, Brian Martin reads The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss to Anita Baturin’s Grade 3 class at Beairsto Elementary School on April 20. Martin was one of three “celebrity” readers to share their favourite books from childhood with the students. Other celebrities included April Lyn and Rebecca Barton of Sun Fm. From left, Brian Martin, Lina Anil, Draven Vischschraper, Lanelle Sawatzky and Brennyn Wolfe. (Erin Christie/Morning Star)
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Crews from Humberside Fire and Rescue were called to a fire on a city centre hotel's roof on Monday evening.
Around five crews were sent to the Royal Hotel, off Ferensway, just after 6.15pm following reports of a blaze.
The fire was contained to an exterior part of the second floor roof, but was quickly put out by officers.
A spokeswoman from Humberside Fire said: "It was a very small fire to the exterior of the building at the rear.
Police called as woman dies inside Great Thornton Street flat
"We were called at 6.16pm but it has now been dealt with."
A northbound lane in Ferensway was shut as firefighters dealt with the incident, with heavy traffic reportedly building up in the area.
It was expected to have reopened by 7pm.
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - WOOLWORTH CYPRUS PROPERTIES PLC :
* SAYS TO INCREASE NOMINAL CAPITAL FROM EUR 57.8 MLN DIVIDED INTO 170 MLN SHARES OF NOMINAL VALUE OF EUR 0.34 EACH TO EUR 74.8 MLN DIVIDED INTO 220 MLN SHARES OF NOMINAL VALUE EUR 0.34 EACH
* SAYS TO PAY DIVIDEND OF EUR 15.8 MLN FROM THE 2015 PROFITS
* SAYS ISSUE OF NEW SHARES WILL BE CALCULATED ON THE BASIS OF THE NET PAYABLE DIVIDEND
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Why Are Armyworms Attacking Africa's Crops?
South Africa, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Zambia, Namibia and Mozambique are the chief suspects among southern African countries, according to the FAO.
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March 29 Talvivaara
* Status of talvivaara's corporate reorganization - banks requested cancellation of the bankruptcy application
* Talvivaara Mining Company Plc has today been informed that Finnvera Plc, Nordea Bank AB, Danske Bank Plc, OP Corporate Bank Plc and Svenska Handelsbanken AB have requested the cancellation of the bankruptcy matter initiated at the District Court of Espoo on 22 March 2017
* Cancellation request has no effect on banks' requests for cessation of reorganization proceedings or on their objection to confirmation of restructuring programme
* The proceedings regarding the confirmation request filed by the Administrator on 6 March 2017 continue at the District Court of Espoo
* The Company anticipates the District Court to announce its decision in the matter in the next few weeks Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting By Terje Solsvik)
KABUL — Afghanistan’s Islamic State affiliate has claimed responsibility for a bombing outside a sports stadium in eastern Nangarhar province that killed three people and wounded 10.
In a statement posted late on Monday on an IS-linked website, the militant group said the motorcycle bombing in the provincial capital of Jalalabad targeted a pro-government meeting.
The explosion occurred as former warlord Gulbuddin Hekmatyar wrapped up a rally at the stadium. Hekmatyar, previously a declared terrorist by the United States, signed a peace deal with President Ashraf Ghani in 2017 and was removed from the list.
The Afghan IS affiliate, known as Khorasan Province, is based in Nangarhar.
A separate militant statement on the IS-affiliate Aamaq news agency gave a different version of events, saying the bomb targeted a bus with pro-government militiamen.
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April 20 S&P Global Ratings:
* S&P says Eastern Illinois University AFS bonds, COPs ratings lowered to 'B' from 'BB', placed on CreditWatch negative
* Says lowered SPUR to 'B' from 'BB' on Eastern Illinois University's outstanding certificates of participation
* Lowered ratings reflect view of Eastern Illinois University's declining enrollment, very slim available resources, dependence on state appropriations for operations
* Downgrade reflects view of affect of Illinois' severe budgetary challenges, as demonstrated by nearly 2-year budget impasse, on EIU's financial position
* Says "it is our opinion that state appropriations to public universities in Illinois will remain uncertain in the intermediate term" Source text: (bit.ly/2oVMmA0)
During a webcast event in Washington, D.C, Kris Lehnhardt, an assistant professor in the department of emergency medicine at GW's School of Medicine and Health Sciences stated that the topic of sex in space is 'a real concern'. It is believed that there are many things that need to be learnt about human space flight, including its effects on biology and nutrition.
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DeGale vacates IBF super middleweight title
LONDON (AP) — James DeGale announced Wednesday that he has vacated his IBF super middleweight title.
"I have relinquished my IBF title as I look to secure big fights in the final chapter of my career," the 32-year-old DeGale wrote on Twitter.
"This is the final phase of my career where I want to be involved in the biggest fights possible. My team have been working very hard behind the scenes and we've got some exciting news to announce soon."
DeGale became the first British Olympic gold medalist to win a professional world title when in 2015 he outpointed Andre Dirrell in Boston.
He has since defended it largely on American soil, including drawing a unification fight with Badou Jack and reclaiming his title following an unexpected defeat by Caleb Truax in London, but is expected to conclude his career in Britain.
You may know Dan Brown as the author behind some of today's biggest bestsellers, including "The Da Vinci Code," "Inferno" and "Angels and Demons." His latest novel, "Origin," was released Tuesday and will eventually be distributed in 42 different languages throughout several dozen countries.
Like most ultra-successful people, Brown adheres to a daily routine that helps him maintain a productive and balanced lifestyle.
In an interview with The New York Times, the 53-year-old says that he wakes up at 4 a.m. each day and makes a smoothie consisting of blueberries, spinach, banana, coconut water, various seeds and pea protein. He also makes "bulletproof" coffee with butter and coconut oil, ingredients Brown says enhance "the way your brain processes the caffeine."
Arsene Wenger praises the performances of debutants Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Henrikh Mkhitaryan after a 5-1 victory over Everton.
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Margaret Dennett of Orcutt, passed away on June 10, 2013. She was 89. Services are set for 1 p.m. Thursday, June 20, 2013, at the Santa Barbara Cemetery chapel, 901 Channel Drive, immediately followed by a graveside service. Arrangements are by McDermott Crockett & Associates Mortuary.
Hospital staff have received same anonymous Christmas card every year since 1960
Stamford Hospital in Lincolnshire said the card appeared “every year without fail” on the matron's desk, with the same message of thanks.
Hospital matron Sue Brooks, 58, has worked at the hospital for nine years and said the card had been a “great mystery” for 57 years.
She said: “It would be great to find who is still so grateful after all these years.
“People who worked here before me said its been coming here since 1960, always addressed to a ward that we used to have here.
MONTICELLO -- A flat tire caused an SUV to leave the interstate and roll, injuring the driver and one of her passengers. The Minnesota State Patrol says it happened at about 5:30 p.m. Monday on eastbound Interstate 94 in Monticello.
Troopers say the vehicle was traveling Eastbound on Interstate 94 West of 120th Street Northeast when, due to tire failure, it veered into the right ditch and rolled over. The vehicle came to rest on its wheels.
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ST. LOUIS, MO (KTVI)- Due to the forecast, the National Hockey League will announce the start time of the Winter Classic at Busch Stadium between the St. Louis Blues and Chicago Blackhawks at 7:00am Monday. The scheduled start time is Noon on January 2 and that has not been changed as of Sunday night.
Rain showers are expected in the St. Louis area on Monday. The NHL wants to be sure that players are safe on the ice and that fans have the best experience possible.
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"YOUR TURN WILL SURELY COME, YOU ONLY HAVE TO JOIN THE QUEUE TILL IT COMES TO YOUR TURN".
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HARRISBURG, Pa. — Nearly half the students at a high school in Pennsylvania’s capital city have been given suspension notices for missing too much class time.
Pennlive.com reports that officials at Harrisburg High School gave the notices to 500 students on Monday as part of a crackdown by the school’s new principal. Officials say the students accumulated too many unexcused absences.
At least 100 students served one-day suspensions on Tuesday. School officials are working with the parents of other students and say many parents have provided documentation to explain the absences.
Principal Lisa Love says students often come to school but then skip class, instead loitering in hallways and other parts of the large school. She says she needed to do something “radical” to get students’ attention.
Mariehona Spraggins was found Tuesday afternoon at a friend's home about one half-mile from her own house, according to Cleveland police Sgt. Jennifer Ciaccia.
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It’s not unusual this time of year to see someone cooking on the outdoor grill.
Nothing beats a perfectly barbecued steak, ribs or chicken.
When you get the urge to light it up in the winter, remember your gas grill will perform differently than in the summer.
The experts at Napoleon Grills offer these tips for using propane in your barbecue during the winter:
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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- West Palm Beach police are investigating a bank robbery that happened at about 10 a.m. at the Chase Bank located at 1325 N. Congress Avenue.
Police say a white female passed a note to a bank teller.
The suspect was wearing a grayish colored hoodie with the hood up over her head, wearing sunglasses, standing 5' 4" tall, with a thin/slender build, possibly in her early 20's, with light brownish hair and pale skin.
She fled on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash.
Anyone with information related to this robbery is urged to contact Detective Eick at 561-822-1900 or Palm Beach County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-458-TIPS.
Donato scored a goal on six shots while adding two assists in Monday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Blue Jackets.
Other than the final result, Donato's NHL debut could not have gone any better. The 21-year-old showed immediate chemistry with David Krejci on the Bruins' second line, and his first career goal was a beauty as he fired home a one-timer from the circle to cap a give-and-go with Torey Krug. Donato may have only gotten his chance due to the rash of injuries hitting Boston's forwards ranks at the moment, but he'll be tough to get back out of the lineup after this explosive introduction to the pros.
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SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA—The Associated Press reports that the USCGC McCulloch was found under 300 feet of water off the coast of southern California during a remotely operated vehicle training mission. The U.S. Coast Guard cutter, which was based in San Francisco, fought in the Battle of Manila Bay during the Spanish-American War, enforced fur seal regulations off the coast of Alaska, and served as a floating courtroom in remote areas. The well-known ship sank in 1917 after colliding with a passenger steamship. Scientists from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration identified the shipwreck based upon its torpedo tube, six-pounder guns, helm, steam engine, sounding machine, propeller, and a circular skylight that had collapsed inside the officer’s quarters. To read in-depth about nautical archaeology, go to "Shipwreck Alley."
The ocean is full of energy, but can we capture it for use in creating electricity? Lots of people think we can, including the people at the Redwood Coast Energy Authority.
RCEA recently announced efforts to pursue a floating wind farm, to capture wind energy offshore.
This is a project the Pacific Ocean Energy Trust has been working toward for several years now.
Lori Biondini of RCEA and Jason Busch of POET visit with concepts and details.
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While everyone is excited to enjoy the sparkle of July 4th, residents in the three incorporated cities in Montague County are reminded it is illegal to discharge fireworks inside the city limits of Bowie, Nocona and Saint Jo.
Those who violate those ordinances may receive a citation for a class C misdemeanor carrying a fine of up to $500.
Bowie Fire Chief Doug Page said local residents can travel to Selma Park on Lake Amon G. Carter where they are allowed to shoot off fireworks only on July 4th. Any discharge at other times may result in a ticket.
Those in Nocona can watch the Lions Fireworks show at Lake Nocona and in Saint Jo, the Saint Jo Fire Department fireworks at Boggess Park.
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - Tennessee Valley Authority:
* TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY QTRLY TOTAL OPERATING. REVENUE ABOUT $2.5 BILLION, RELATIVELY FLAT FROM LAST YEAR
* TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY QTRLY NET INCOME OF $288 MILLION, UP $186 MILLION​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Corruption worsened under Buhari – Jonathan
Olusola Fabiyi, Abuja Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said that corruption in Nigeria is worse under the current administration of President Muhammadu Buhari against the claim by the current government that corruption was at its peak while Jonathan was in government. The former President had claimed at the non-elective convention of the Peoples Democratic Party […] Read Full Story
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There are certain events every year that are a must-attend on our list. Surfercross is one of them. A two-day get together of both the surfing and motocross communities; Surfercross lightheartedly pits surfers and motocrossers against each other over the course of two days—one at the moto track and the other at one of the most popular SoCal surf spots, San Onofre. Nearly 20 years ago, the event was created by current JGR/Suzuki team manager Jeremy Albrecht and has continued as a passion project for him. Today, it brings together a core group of surfers, riders, and industry insiders for some fun in the sun and dirt.
NXT opens with a recap of Johnny Gargano’s return to NXT on last week’s show, in which he called out Tommaso Ciampa and led to Ciampa causing him to fall onto Candice LeRae on the entrance ramp. Mauro Ranallo informs us that both Gargano and Ciampa have been barred from NXT tonight, but they will battle in a Chicago Street Fight at NXT TakeOver: Chicago II in three weeks.
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We go into the arena and Aleister Black’s music hits as the NXT Champion makes his way to the ring.
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COLLINGWOOD - OPP have now located the missing male reported this morning in Collingwood.
49 year-old Paul James CARD was reported missing this morning however he has now been located safe and in good health.
One month has passed since the body of Victoria Head was found in a field in St. John’s, but there still have been no arrests.
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The 31-year-old Berisha overtook Archie Thompson, another former Victory striker, for outright first among scorers in the league that was launched in 2005-06. He stepped up after a Jets player was penalized for handball in the area in the 30th minute and had no trouble from the spot, registering his 10th goal of the season.
NEW YORK — The 25th anniversary of Steven Spielberg's "Schindler's List" and the 35th anniversary of Brian De Palma's "Scarface" will be celebrated with reunion screenings at the Tribeca Film Festival.
The New York festival announced Monday that Spielberg will join Liam Neeson, Ben Kingsley and Embeth Davidtz for a post-screening conversation April 26 at the Beacon Theatre. The "Scarface" event will reunite De Palma, Al Pacino and Michelle Pfeiffer on April 19 at the Beacon Theatre.
The festival will also host an anniversary screening of 1992's "In the Soup," an acclaimed independent film directed by Alexandre Rockwell. The largely forgotten release, starring Steve Buscemi and Seymour Cassel, has been restored following a Kickstarter campaign to repair the remaining, damaged print.
Also slated for on-stage interviews at Tribeca are Bradley Cooper, Jamie Foxx, Spike Lee and Alec Baldwin.
Dec 12 (Reuters) - Orexo:
* OREXO DISCLOSES MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE IMPROVED MARKET ACCESS POSITION FOR ZUBSOLV US IN 2018
* SAYS ‍ENTERING 2018, ZUBSOLV WILL HAVE STRONGER MARKET ACCESS POSITION THAN EVER IN US​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting by Stockholm Newsroom)
Jaffray is the highest performing public elementary school in our region according to an annual provincial ranking
The Fraser Institute released their 2017 report cart for BC Elementary schools Tuesday based on reading and writing.
Jaffray scored 7.2 out of 10.
The lowest mark was handed to Amy Woodland which earned 3.7.
Seven of the 12 elementary schools listed from the Southeast Kootenay school district saw their rating increase compared to last year.
Two of six schools listed in the Rocky Mountain District saw improvement year over year.
Windermere had the highest rate at 6.7 and while Kimberley’s McKim moved up to 5. Golden’s Nicholson elemenary had the lowest mark at 4.6.
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The Fraser Institute says 90 per cent of the elementary schools that showed improvement are public closing the gap with independent and private schools.
Independent or private elementary schools in our region continue to lead the way however.
Experts state that spectators will be able to see between 10 to 20 shooting stars per hour when Draconid reaches its beak on October 7 and 9, providing it is a relatively clear night and you are away from major sources of light pollution.
Saturday, October 7, is set to be cloudy, but the skies will be cleared on the Sunday evening.
The best place to see the meteor shower in the UK will be from Scotland, while Canada and northern Russia will also provide great viewing.
No equipment will be needed to see the shooting stars as, if it is clear, it can be seen with the naked eye.
May 1 Noble Iron Inc
* Noble Iron signs agreement to sell Los Angeles equipment rental operations
* Purchase price is approximately $46.34 million, to be paid in cash
* $1.37 million of purchase price will be held in an escrow account for any adjustments to purchase price following closing Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Osinbajo, Obasanjo, Gowon, other ex-leaders sing for Nigeria (WATCH)
Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo led former Nigerian leaders, Yakubu Gowon, Olusegun Obasanjo and Ernest Shonekan to sing a hymn for a greater, united and peaceful Nigeria in 2017. Other leaders in the video shared by the News Agency of Nigeria, include former deputies, Ebitu Ukiwe, Alex Ekwueme, Oladipo Diya. The ex-leaders sang to Isaac Watts’ […]
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Authorities say an armed man who ran from security at a hotel in downtown San Antonio and tried to force his way into a room has been shot and killed by officers who confronted him.
Police Chief William McManus says hotel personnel became suspicious as the man wandered the lobby early Tuesday.
McManus says he fled to upper floors, attempted to enter one room and was confronted by two officers on the seventh floor.
The situation escalated and the officers fired, killing the unidentified suspect. It's not clear what prompted police to shoot.
McManus says the suspect was not a hotel guest and appeared to be a laborer based on the clothes he was wearing.
The incident drew a heavy police presence downtown, with some blocks closed to traffic.
Stocks fell on Tuesday as investors were left disappointed with the latest batch of earnings, despite strong performance. Meanwhile, interest rates jumped to levels not seen in years.
The Dow Jones industrial average traded 584 points lower with 3M as the worst-performing stock in the index. The S&P 500 fell 1.9 percent, with consumer staples and technology sliding. The Nasdaq composite declined 2.2 percent as shares of Facebook, Amazon, Alphabet and Netflix all dropped more than 4 percent.
Shares of both 3M and Google fell during the regular session on Tuesday, despite meeting or beating Wall Street expectations on quarterly earnings reports — an indicator earnings may already already priced in and investors are looking at margins and guidance.
The 10-year bond note yield traded at highest level since January 2014, breaking above 3 percent for the first time in more than four years.
--CNBC's Fred Imbert contributed to this report.
HOUSTON - Singer Pink is giving her fans time to plan the anticipated and potential Houston Rockets' playoff schedule at the Toyota Center by moving her concert date.
She moved the Sunday, April 29 concert to Friday, April 27.
Refunds will be available at point of purchase.
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CHICAGO — James Shields is ready to return to the Chicago White Sox's rotation.
The 35-year-old right-hander is scheduled to start Sunday at Toronto after being sidelined the past two months because of a strained right back muscle.
Shields said Wednesday he feels "pretty good" and is "ready to rock" after three rehab starts for Triple-A Charlotte. He threw 90 pitches, allowing two runs and six hits over five innings, on Tuesday.
Sidelined since April 16, Shields is 1-0 with a 1.62 ERA in three starts after a rough first season in Chicago.
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Nigeria wants to close airport in capital for runway repairs
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria's government has proposed closing the airport in its capital, Abuja, for six weeks to repair runways that some airlines have described as dangerous.
The government wants to close Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, the country's second busiest, for most of February and March. Work by German construction company Julius Berger will continue after the airport reopens and is expected to take six months.
Flights would be diverted for six weeks to Kaduna city, which is 250 kilometers (155 miles) from Abuja on a road frequented by bandits.
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INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts finally made a splash in free agency Monday by signing tight end Eric Ebron.
Terms of the deal were not immediately available.
Ebron was released last week by the Detroit Lions, the team that made him a first-round pick in 2014.
The 6-foot-4, 2532-pound Ebron gives quarterbacks Andrew Luck and Jacoby Brissett another receiving threat. He will be paired with Jack Doyle, who appeared in his first Pro Bowl last season.
Ebron had 186 receptions, 2,070 yards and 11 TDs in four seasons with the Lions and developed a reputation for dropping passes. But he’s just 24 years old.
Indy’s move comes on the heels of Saturday’s trade that gave the New York Jets the No. 3 overall pick in the draft. Indy got the Jets pick at No. 6, two second-round picks this year and another second-rounder in 2019.
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Baku. 3 October.REPORT.AZ/ Rafiga Huseynzade, Vice President for Ecology of the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan Republic (SOCAR) has today received French “SUEZ Groupe” Vice President Manuel Nivet and Country Manager for Azerbaijan, Alain Carbonel.
Report informs citing the SOCAR, M. Nivet gave detailed information on activity of "SUEZ Groupe" and its projects in Azerbaijan and expressed intention to cooperate with SOCAR in the fields of production waste as well as layer water treatment, oil and oil products contaminated soil treatment, waste management.
R. Huseynzade informed the guests about large-scale works and achievements of SOCAR in the direction of waste management.
At the end of meeting, agreement was reached on exchanging knowledge, skills and information to assess prospects for cooperation.
A preview of the new documentary "Juneteenth - A Celebration of Freedom." It tells the complicated backstory of this uniquely Texas holiday and how it came to be celebrated in the Lone Star State.
Police in New York City were responding Monday morning (Dec. 11) to a reported explosion at 42nd Street and 8th Avenue, at the city's Port Authority transit hub a few blocks away from Times Square, police and media outlets said.
One person was in custody, and that person was the only one known to be injured, police said. A law enforcement official told The Associated Press that the man had a pipe bomb strapped to him when it went off on a subway platform.
Update regarding explosion at 42nd St and 8th Ave, in subway: One male suspect is in custody. No injuries other than suspect at this time. Avoid the area. Subways bypassing #PortAuthority and Times Square Stations. Info is preliminary. pic.twitter.com/bEAdjq8mYc -- NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) December 11, 2017
The New York Police Department said the A, C and E lines of the city's subway were evacuated.
Woman taken to South African morgue turns out to be alive
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South African authorities say a severely injured person who was declared dead at the scene of a road accident and taken to a morgue turned out to be alive.
The Gauteng province health department says the person — reported by South African media to be a woman — was taken to a hospital where a forensic officer realized there had been a mistake following the June 24 accident.
The health department said in a statement Monday that the victim's family has been contacted and an investigation is underway. It had no details on the victim's condition.
The statement said mortuary staff in Carletonville, near Johannesburg, had been called to the accident scene to collect bodies of people declared dead by responders from a private emergency service.
Mete will join Canada's Selection Camp for 2018 World Junior Championship on Tuesday.
The rookie defenseman was an invitee a year ago, as well, but was part of initial roster cuts. This season figures to be different, as the 2016 fourth-round pick won an NHL job out of training camp and has gone on to feature in 27 games for the Habs -- recording four assists and a plus-5 rating along the way. If Mete lives up to expectations in the camp and makes the team, he won't be available to the Canadiens until after the New Year.
A crash happened off Lee Boulevard right at Curtis Avenue Friday night.
Witnesses said the SUV flew off Lee Boulevard, rolled over and landed in someone's front yard.
Neighbors saw it all happen and started pulling people out of the car just moments before it caught fire.
"It was a big family about six people," Omar Franco said, adding that he thought he saw a toddler as well. "We pulled out everybody out before it caught on fire though."
The crash shut down Lee Boulevard for a while, but it has since opened.
We're working to find out how the people in the crash are doing. We reached out to LCSO and have not heard back.
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March 30 Nationz Technologies Inc :
* Sees net profit for FY 2017 Q1 to decrease by 12 percent to 27.3 percent, or to be 19 million yuan to 23 million yuan, compared to net profit of FY 2016 Q1 (26.1 million yuan)
* Says decreased sales margin as main reason for the forecast
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Pictou County RCMP arrested a 25-year-old man and a 45-year-old man for impaired driving over the weekend. The charges were laid as a result of police checkpoints.
Shortly after midnight Sunday, RCMP arrested a 25-year-old man from Sylvester at a checkstop in Alma. He’s been charged with Impaired Operation of a Motor Vehicle and Driving Over the Legal Limit.
Shortly after 8 p.m. Sunday at a second checkstop at Haliburton, RCMP arrested a 45-year-old driver from River John. He’s also been charged with Impaired Operation of a Motor Vehicle and Driving Over the Legal Limit.
Both men are scheduled to appear in Pictou Provincial Court on August 7th.
The NBA draft is next Thursday, June 22, and the season is over after the Warriors won the title, so now all fans are left wondering what moves their favorite teams are going to make to be better for next season.
Thanks to TMZ Sports, we now know what Boston sports fan Mark Wahlberg thinks the Celtics should do with their No. 1 draft pick. Wahlberg said to the cameraman while sitting in the back of a car:
“The Celtics is looking good, but I think we don’t take the draft pick. I think we trade it for a great player. We need a star. We need Jimmy Butler, we need Paul George, we need somebody.”
It’s a bit funny that Wahlberg mentions Butler because the two are actually friends. The Bulls guard talked to For The Win about how he looks up to the actor in an interview in March. However, Wahlberg added:
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BOISE — The Idaho Department of Correction is investigating the apparent suicide of an inmate at Idaho State Correctional Institution.
Correctional staff found David Gabriel Curiel, 33, unconscious in his cell at 1:13 p.m. Sunday. They initiated life-saving measures and called 911.
Ada County paramedics transported Curiel to a Boise hospital. A physician declared Curiel dead at 3:23 a.m. Monday.
ISCI is a 1,446-bed medium security prison for men south of Boise.
Im from Louisiana it doesn’t snow here often 😂❄️❄️ pic.twitter.com/jAD0p8MZzQ — Da'Quan Bellard (@AlmightyChipp) December 8, 2017
It Snowed In Louisiana & Hilarity Ensued
2017 has been a whole lotta “NAH” with a sprinkle of “YES” that peaked when it snowed in LOUISIANA (AND Houston AND Atlanta at the SAME DAMN TIME) this past weekend in the rarest winter anomaly (maybe ever) that stirred up hilarious shenanigans across the state and social media.
When Louisiana has a snow day 😂😂 pic.twitter.com/S3IcuhKmyP — ✞MM✞ (@michaelkillzz) December 8, 2017
Peep the hilarious shenanigans over the very rare Louisiana snow on the flip.
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CHICAGO - A good amount of fans in the Windy City, even those loyal Ramblers followers, probably didn't expect Chicago to still have a team playing in the NCAA Tournament.
But as "March Madness" lives up to its name, Loyola is sitting in Atlanta in a wide open South Region where their chances are a good as any at Phillips Arena. They've done so using some Chicago-area talent who've meshed with others from around the country in Porter Moser's system to create a memorable run in March.
Camron Smith was back on to discuss their run to the Sweet 16 on Sports Feed Monday night with Jarrett Payton and Josh Frydman. He also discussed other teams still left in the "Big Dance" along with the conclusion of the IHSA title games in Peoria this past weekend.
To watch Camron's segments on Monday's show, click on the video above or below.
Striker, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored a goal in his Arsenal debut against Everton in the Premier League on Saturday.
The Gabonese international scored the team’s fourth goal in the 37minute.
Arsenal stars, Aaron Ramsey scored three goals (6, 19 and 74mins) and Laurent Koscienlny also scored a goal(14min), While Everton’s Dominic Lewin scored a goal in the (64min) for the visitor.
The game eventually ended in favor of the home team as the North London club thrashed Everton 5-1.
Aubameyang joined Arsenal from Borussia Dortmund in a £56 million ($79 million, 63 million euros) switch on Wednesday.
The Arsenal number 14 man, who shook off an illness to start at the Emirates Stadium, needed only 37 minutes to showcase the predatory instincts that made him such a hit in the Bundesliga.
He raced onto Henrikh Mkhitaryan’s pass and clipped a deft finish over Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford before soaking up the acclaim of his new fans.
THE GLOBAL market for business services using drones is expected to rise to more than US$127 billion in 2020 from an estimated $2 billion now, PricewaterhouseCoopers says. Infrastructure, agriculture and transportation are key industries that will spur growth in the market for drone services, according to "Clarity from Above", PwC's global report on the commercial applications of drone technology.
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The foreign ministers of Japan, the United States and South Korea will meet in Tokyo on Sunday to coordinate their approach to North Korea, Seoul’s Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday.
Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono will also meet one-on-one with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and South Korean Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha.
The United States and its key allies Japan and South Korea have been seeking closer cooperation to achieve North Korea’s denuclearisation.
Pompeo will travel to North Korea for talks with its leader, Kim Jong-un, before visiting Tokyo on Saturday and Sunday, the US government said earlier.
It will be the first trilateral meeting since June 14, when Pompeo briefed Kono and Kang in Seoul on the outcome of the US-North Korean summit on June 12.
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The Butcher Hill property in Torrance along Via Valmonte near Hawthorne Blvd. may be developed into a 248-unit apartment complex. Feb. 8, 2017.
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DETROIT — A man has been sentenced to 16 to 20 years in prison for second-degree murder in the fatal hit-and-run of a Detroit police officer.
Fifty-five-year-old Steve Guzina of Lincoln Park also received 10-15-year sentences on each of two other charges: operating under the influence causing death and not stopping at the scene of an accident. The sentences will run concurrently.
Guzina pleaded guilty last month to hitting 40-year-old Officer Myron Jarrett and causing the officer's death Oct. 28 on the city's west side while Jarrett was assisting other officers with a traffic accident investigation.
Prosecutors have said Guzina was under the influence of crack cocaine while driving at a high speed past the accident scene.
If you missed it, In her monthly “Free Therapy Thursday” visit, Dr. Ducharme offers some healthy advice on how to survive this stressful Holiday time.
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QUETTA, Pakistan, April 24 (Reuters) - Three suicide bombers attacked Pakistani police and paramilitary soldiers in the southwestern city of Quetta on Tuesday, killing six police and wounding another 15, officials said.
One bomber detonated his explosives near a police truck, provincial police chief Moazzam Jah Ansari said. Another seven policemen were wounded in that attack, he said.
"It is a suicide attack, and we have a confirmation that six of our police officials are dead," Ansari told Reuters.
Half an hour earlier, two suicide bombers tried to attack a paramilitary checkpoint on the city's outskirts, but troops deployed there engaged them, a paramilitary officer said. He requested anonymity because the army was due to issue an official statement.
He said the troops had opened fire at the attackers, who detonated their explosives, wounding eight soldiers.
No one immediately claimed responsibility for the attacks. (Writing by Asif Shahzad; Editing by Kevin Liffey)
Federal law enforcement officials say they disrupted a plot to carry out terrorist attacks at New York City locations, including concert venues, subway stations and Times Square.
Prosecutors announced Friday that three men based in Canada, Pakistan and the Philippines had conspired to carry out terror attacks in the summer of 2016 in the name of the Islamic State.
Prosecutors say 19-year-old Abdulrahman El Bahnasawy bought materials to make a bomb but was arrested after traveling to New Jersey in May of 2016.
He pleaded guilty later that year, but the case was sealed while the investigation continued.
Nineteen-year-old U.S. citizen Talha Haroon was arrested in Pakistan in 2016. Thirty-seven-year-old Russell Salic was arrested in the Philippines in April.
It's not clear if they have attorneys.
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Today will be the sixth consecutive 90°+ and heat indices will soar to the triple digits. We'll do it again tomorrow but then we'll get a cold front to swing through and FINALLY bring some relief. We'll be much more comfortable by the weekend.
Today will be the hottest July 4th in six years! Back in 2012 we got the record for second hottest July 4th with a whopping 102° high. The record was set back in 1911 and that was 103.
The heat is widespread with Heat Advisories in more than a dozen states.
We could see a passing storm today so keep an eye to the sky and step indoors if you hear thunder or see lightning. The window for rain is between 2-8pm Wednesday but there will be plenty of dry time during that same window. Rain totals will mainly be below a quarter inch so this may slow us down a little but won't ruin any festivities.
So-called Islamic State says it was behind the new year attack on a Turkish nightclub that killed 39 people.
Francois al-Asmar survived the attack.
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MIAMI (AP) - Forecasters say Gert has strengthened to become the second hurricane of the season in the Atlantic Ocean.
The National Hurricane Center says Gert was about 445 miles (720 kilometers) west of Bermuda late Monday and had maximum sustained winds of 75 mph (120 kph). The storm was moving north at 8 mph (13 kph).
The weather advisory says Gert has developed an eye and is expected to strengthen in the next 48 hours. The forecast calls for it to turn northeast and accelerate Tuesday night.
Swells generated by Gert will begin to affect portions of Bermuda and the U.S. East Coast - from North Carolina to New York - over the next couple of days.
No coastal watches or warnings are in effect, but the hurricane center says these swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions in the region.
Hurricane Franklin became the first hurricane of the 2017 season in the Atlantic last week. The storm made landfall on Mexico's Gulf Coast early Thursday as a Category 1 hurricane.
Why – How – Who?
“WHY” – The first video highlights the historic backdrop of DOJ/FBI FISA court abuses:
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“HOW” – The second video highlights the specific example of how the DOJ and FBI used false information to the FISA Court to secure a fraudulent ‘Title-1’ surveillance warrant:
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“WHO” – The third video highlights who the primary players were within the scheme:
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Outcast Jack Wilshere features as Arsenal's Under-23 side head to Derby County for the start of the Premier League 2 season.
Wilshere will be keen to impress amid reports of interest from Serie A giants Juventus and Newcastle United, along with a number of other clubs.
Francis Coquelin and Kieran Gibbs are also in action, along with exciting young talent Reiss Nelson.
Coquelin was the only player from the quartet involved in the first-team's 4-3 win over Leicester City on Friday night.
Follow the live action as it happens below with Football.London's Tom Marshall-Bailey.
There's never a slow news week in Jackson, Miss., and last week was no exception. Here are the local stories JFP reporters brought you in case you missed them:
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LUMBERTON — Southeastern Health will be conducting focus groups in Fairmont and White Lake in an effort to better understand the health care needs of area residents.
Focus groups will be held April 25 at White Lake Town Hall, located at 1879 White Lake Drive, and April 27 at Fairmont Heritage Center, located at 207 S. Main St. The times for each will be 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
“These focus groups are vital because they will help us plan for the future health care needs of the communities we serve,” said Lekisha Hammonds, director of Southeastern Health’s Community Health Services.
Each focus group session will include 12 people, last no longer than one hour, and consist of 10 questions related to local health care needs. Those who participate will be offered light refreshments and a gift bag. To register to participate, call Southeastern Health’s Community Health Education Center at 910-671-9393.
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Michael Thomas/ Getty Images Missouri Governor Eric Greitens addresses a crowd on February 22, 2017 in University City, Missouri.
Michael Thomas/ Getty Images Missouri Governor Eric Greitens addresses a crowd on February 22, 2017 in University City, Missouri.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - A judge is scheduled to hold a hearing on a request from attorneys for Gov. Eric Greitens to disqualify St. Louis prosecutors from a felony case involving the governor's use of a charity donor list for his 2016 political campaign.
A felony charged was filed on Friday that accused Greitens of disclosing the donor list from The Mission Continues without permission from the charity.
During a hearing on Monday, defense attorneys did not say on what grounds they would seek to disqualify prosecutors.
Judge Rex Burlison agreed to hold a hearing on the request on Tuesday.
Djokovic advances at Qatar Open after slow start
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Defending champion Novak Djokovic had a slow start to his first match of 2017 before prevailing 7-6 (1), 6-3 over Jan-Lennard Struff in the first round of the Qatar Open on Monday.
Second-seeded Djokovic trailed 4-0 in the opener before recovering to 5-5 and finally finding his form in the tiebreaker, where his 63rd-ranked German opponent won only one point.
The second-ranked Serb broke serve in the first and last games of the second set to close out the match.
Djokovic next plays either Horacio Zeballos or Florian Mayer in the second round.
Top-seeded Andy Murray plays 69th-ranked Jeremy Chardy of France in his opener on Tuesday.
Ochai Agbaji, the 6-foot-5, 200-pound shooting guard from Oak Park High School in Kansas City, Mo., verbally committed to Kansas on February 8 and signed a National Letter-of-Intent during the late signing period.
Now, Agbaji is looking forward to taking an official visit to Kansas. When will the visit take place and when does he plan to make the move to Lawrence?
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NavInfo Searching U.S. Startups for Potential Investment
NavInfo, a Beijing-based mapping company backed up by China’s tech giant Tencent, has been in touch with technology companies in Silicon Valley such as Google and Apple for potential partnership in securing a leading role in the world’s largest auto market. Cheng Peng, CEO of NavInfo, told Bloomberg that his company continues to look into the startups in the U.S. for potential investments regardless of his earlier failure in aquiring Here Technologies and the ongoing trade disputes between the two countries. (Source: Bloomberg)
12:21 Reported News Briefs Tevet 4, 5777 , 02/01/17 Tevet 4, 5777 , 02/01/17 Hatzalah psychotrauma to grow activity by 500 Percent The Psychotrauma Unit of United Hatzalah, which provides stabilization care for people who have undergone a traumatic experience or who were at the scene of a traumatic experience, is setting the stage to incorporate between 150 to 175 new psychological caregivers in the coming year.
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A new, more secure computer is on the way to protect our most sensitive data. In today's Academic Minute, the University of Maryland Baltimore County's Sebastian Deffner explores quantum supremacy and how it could keep our data safe in the future. Deffner is an assistant professor of physics at UMBC. A transcript of this podcast can be found here.
VANCOUVER: A female stunt driver has died on the set of “Deadpool 2” in downtown Vancouver during the filming of a stunt on a motorcycle, Vancouver police said on Monday.
Local media reported that the stuntwoman appeared to lose control of the vehicle, which drove off the set and through the window of a building across the street.
A representative for movie studio 20th Century Fox, a unit of Twenty-First Century Fox Inc., did not immediately respond to Reuters for comment.
The sequel to the 2016 superhero movie “Deadpool” starring Ryan Reynolds is being filmed in Vancouver.
(Reporting by Nicole Mordant in Vancouver and Piya Sinha-Roya in Los Angeles; Editing by Andrew Hay)
Pentagon Contract Announcement
(Source: US Department of Defense; issued March 16, 2018)
Raytheon Co., Intelligence, Information and Services, Colorado Springs, Colorado, has been awarded a $511,000,000 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for the Cobra Dane radar.
This contract provides the tasks required to operate, maintain, and sustain the Cobra Dane radar.
Work will primarily be performed at Eareckson Air Station, Shemya, Alaska, and is expected to be complete by March 2025. This award is a result of a competitive acquisition and three offers were received. No funds are being obligated at the time of award.
Air Force Life Cycle Management, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, is the contracting activity (FA8723-18-D-0003).
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A garbage truck operator collects trash along the 1900 block of West 19th St. in Santa Ana, on Monday, April 17. Santa Ana City Council on Tuesday will discuss a possible two-year extension of the current waste management agreement with USA Waste of California. SANTA ANA City council members on Tuesday will consider a two-year extension on a trash collection contract with Waste Management of Orange County - it's Santa Ana's largest agreement and one that has only gone out to bid once in about 50 years.
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Authorities in Bermuda say a 19-year-old St. Joe's University freshman, visiting the island as part of a school rugby tour, is missing.
A third young suspect has been arrested in connection with a string of motor vehicle break-ins that occurred last year in Southern Pines. Mikayla Ann Hickman, 20, of Sanford, is charged with four counts of breaking or entering to a motor vehicle, four counts of larceny, two counts of felony financial card theft and four counts of felony conspiracy.
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The residents suggested a compromise: Create an Arab neighbourhood within the new town so that their community could remain intact. The state rejected this idea: Hiran was to be for Jews only. A few weeks ago, I had reason to call my wife from the Naqab again. This time, I was in an ambulance on the way to the hospital. On January 18, as I stood with the residents of Umm Al Hiran, Israeli police who had arrived to demolish the village pepper-sprayed me and then shot me in the head and the back with baton rounds. These bullets, which are about 3 inches long and one-and-a-half inches in diameter, have a hard plastic base and a high-density foam tip. Supposedly non-lethal, they have caused numerous serious injuries, including skull fractures and eye loss, and have been associated with at least one fatality. In my case, the bullet missed my eye and only grazed my skull.
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - A Terre Haute man is behind after police say he impersonated a police officer.
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That man is 52-year-old Franklin Akers.
Police are not releasing much information at this time, but they do say this stems from an ongoing stalking investigation.
Akers has been charged with stalking, and three counts of impersonating a public servant.
Police say he drove a 2012 maroon Chevy Cruze.
Detectives ask if you have been approached by Akers while he allegedly impersonated an officer, you contact them right away.
You can contact Terre Haute Police at 812-244-2667.
LARAMIE, Wyo. — Nate Grimes had a career-high 20 points to go with 12 rebounds as Fresno State thundered past Wyoming 80-62 on Saturday afternoon.
Fresno State sprinted to an early lead and went into intermission holding a 46-30 advantage. The Bulldogs finished with the largest victory margin in their history in a Mountain West road game.
The last time these teams met was last season when Wyoming took a 102-100 victory in four overtimes.
Wyoming had won four straight Mountain West games, including a 104-103 double overtime win over then No. 23 Nevada, before encountering the Bulldogs. The Cowboys have won six overtime contests this year, tying an NCAA Division I record.
Weclome to Houston Tyrann Mathieu!
John Lopez and Cody Stoots react to the big signing of DB Tyrann Mathieu.
Jose Altuve Gets Paid
John Lopez and Cody Stoots discuss Altuve new contract extention.
What’s Trending NCAA Tourney Edition
John Lopez and Cody Stoots recap the biggest NCAA games this past weekend with some good game audio.
Rockets win against the T-Wolves and Gerald Green defends Chris Paul
John Lopez and Cody Stoots discussed the Rockets win against Minnesota and the 4th quarter scuffle between the Rockets and Timberwolves.
Breakdown of Bill O’Brien Interview on the Triple Threat show
John Lopez and Cody Stoots break down some of the Bill O’Brien interview on the Triple Threat this past Friday.
You Called It 3-19-18
Twitter voted for Cody Stoots to share his wedding story from this weekend.
The hospital at police line headquarters Islamabad has been upgraded along with enhancement of beds capacity and provision of modern medical machinery there. Basic facilities like X-ray, ECG, Diabetes Clinic and others have been provided there while two air-conditioned general medical wards have been step up along with capacity of ten beds each there. Moreover, an officer ward of four beds will be also operational while sample collection center for medical tests has been also set up, police source said on Wednesday.—APP
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A car ended up in a ditch after a three vehicle accident occurred on Highway 169 Saturday afternoon.
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The accident happened just after 1 p.m., when authorities said a truck that was heading eastbound on 169 was attempting to turn onto T Highway and a vehicle came up behind it.
The Buchanan County Sheriff's Department responded to the scene and said the driver of the second vehicle had dropped something on their passenger floorboard and looked down. When the driver looked back to the road, they realized they wouldn't stop in time and hit the back of the truck.
The car then veered off, crashing into the ditch.
That initial impact caused the truck to veer into the westbound lane of Highway 169 where a car was heading west; those vehicles also collided.
No injuries were reported in the accident.
A citation was offered to the driver of the first vehicle that hit the truck.
STEWARTSTOWN, Pa. — Firearms education served as the cornerstone of a seminar Saturday in York County.
Attorneys and other experts took questions from the public about concealed carry permits for firearms. Republican State Representative Kristin Phillips-Hill hosted the event at Eureka Volunteer Fire Company. She said laying out the facts is the best way to ensure people who want to legally carry concealed firearms abide by the rules.
“I think there’s a lot of misconceptions around our laws in Pennsylvania, with regard to carrying concealed,” Phillips-Hill said. “I think it’s important to provide an opportunity for people to hear what the laws are, from a person who is an expert, so they exercise their Second Amendment rights responsibly.”
Gun owners can already openly carry their firearms in Pennsylvania.
Anyone looking to obtain a concealed carry license must pass a criminal background check. Applications are available at the sheriff’s office or at the county courthouse.
Garrison, MN – A truck allegedly went off Highway 69 and crashed into Christmas decorations at the Garrison Concourse Friday night, where the famous Walleye statue sits overlooking Mille Lacs Lake.
After hitting the decorations, the truck then went back on to the highway. The sheriff’s office is looking for a Ford truck with heavy damage to its front passenger side and bumper that hit the decorations.
The decorations that were damaged were LED lights and a large train held into the ground. The Garrison Commerce Club owns the decorations.
Anyone with information on the incident is encouraged to call the sheriff’s office at 218-829-4749.
Loudoun County Economic Development Auth., VA -- Moody's assigns Aaa to Loudoun County, VA's $148.2M GO Bonds 2018A, & Aa1 to $56.2M EDA BANs & $97.6M EDA Lease Revenue Bonds 2018
Tay Township residents can now obtain 2018 fire permits from the comfort of home thanks to the implementation of a new online system.
“The new system provides a more convenient way for residents to obtain fire permits,” said Fire Chief Brian Thomas.
For $20 — payable by credit, Visa debit or PayPal — Tay residents can buy a fire permit online at tay.ca/FirePermits. Residents who don’t have a computer or internet can use the public access computers available at Tay Township Public Library (all branches) to obtain their fire permits. Permits are also available at the municipal office at 450 Park St., Victoria Harbour, Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Fire permits are required for any open air burning. Thomas reminds residents to follow safe burning practices.
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Cristiano Ronaldo has been handed a five-match ban by the Spanish football federation (RFEF).
The current World Player of the Year was on Monday slammed with the ban for pushing the referee after being sent-off in Real Madrid’s 3-1 Spanish Super Cup win over Barcelona on Sunday night.
The Portuguese striker received an automatic one-match ban for his dismissal, and an extra four games for his reaction as “a sign of his disapproval”, the RFEF said in a statement.
The Portugal forward stands to miss the second leg of the Super Cup, as well as La Liga fixtures with Deportivo La Coruna, Valencia, Levante and Real Sociedad.
It is however understood that Real Madrid plan to appeal the sanction and hope to at least reduce the ban to four games by having Ronaldo’s second caution wiped out.
Feb 14 Health insurer Aetna Inc and rival Humana Inc said on Tuesday they had mutually ended their $34 billion merger agreement.
Aetna's decision comes weeks after a court ruled against the deal due to fears it would lower competition.
The companies announced the deal in July 2015, but the U.S. Justice Department sued to block the transaction in last July.
Aetna will pay Humana $1 billion as a result of the termination of the merger, the companies said. (Reporting by Ankur Banerjee in Bengaluru; Editing by Saumyadeb Chakrabarty)
Feb 2 (Reuters) - CREVAL:
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Every year advertisers line up to pay millions of dollars for a prime Super Bowl spot. What brings these brands back year after year? CNNMoney's Jon Sarlin explores why a brand like Coca-Cola, a brand that everyone already knows, want to keep its ads rolling during the Big Game.
DALLAS (AP) — Two Dallas police officers have been critically wounded in a shooting outside a hardware store.
The shooting happened about 4:30 p.m. Tuesday outside a Home Depot in northern Dallas.
The Dallas Police Department tweeted about the shooting, giving the conditions of the officers. But it did not immediately provide other details.
The department tweeted that a civilian was also shot. That person's condition wasn't immediately known.
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Aerial video showed police using a helicopter and trained dogs to search for a suspect in a wooded area next to the store parking lot.
Liberals and conservatives rarely agree on health-care legislation these days, but surely they should be able to come together this week over S4325, the New York state Senate bill easing...
Batshuayi also scored a brace in his last Chelsea game against Newcastle on 28 January
On-loan Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi scored twice on his Borussia Dortmund debut as the German side beat Cologne.
Batshuayi, who moved to Dortmund until the end of the season on deadline day, swept home in the first half before adding a second on the hour with a clinical finish.
The goals came either side of a Simon Ziller strike before Jorge Mere equalised for the hosts.
But Batshuayi then set up Andre Schurrle to give Dortmund victory.
The win moves Dortmund up to second in the Bundesliga, six points behind leader Bayern Munich who have a game in hand.
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If you were planning on seeing the ‘Farewell Yellow Brick Road’ tour with Elton John you will have to take a road trip.
This morning Elton’s tickets went on sale and are officially sold out.
Elton John will be performing at Scottrade Center on October 30th, 2018.
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The son of Equatorial Guinea's president is going on trial in France accused of buying real estate, sports cars and other luxury goods with public funds from his country.
It is unclear whether Obiang is in France.
According to court documents, Obiang used to book hotel rooms in luxury Parisian palaces during his stays in France and later bought a mansion located on one of the most sought-after avenues in the French capital. He also bought about 15 cars in France for 5.7 million euros (currently $6 million) and once splashed nearly 20 million euros at an arts auction.
The International Court of Justice, however, ruled that France must treat the mansion as Equatorial Guinea's diplomatic mission.
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The Cardinal bats were hot on Wednesday, May 23, when GHV traveled to Northwood-Kensett. Twelve hits helped the Cards to an 11-7 victory.
“We had multiple girls step up in big situations and get the job done,” said first year head coach Kaitlin Murphy. “It was great to see all the pieces fall into place today.”
Jayden Hughes led the Cardinal effort, going 3-5 at bat with three RBIs and scoring two runs. Sadie Oulman also had a good night, going 3-4 with a double and recording two runs. Nicole Upmeyer scored three runs.
Maddie Graham got the win on the mound, throwing six innings. She allowed 11 hits, fanning five. Kylie Hughes finished the game in the seventh inning. She allowed three hits and struck out one batter.
“At practice we have been talking about not only having quality at bats, but how to win those quality at bats. When you see everyone of your players succeed on the things you have been focusing on, it reminds you that they are students of the game and are eager to better their skills.”
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina law that cancelled primary elections this year for state judges of all kinds is back in court.
Three judges of the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond, Virginia, scheduled oral arguments Tuesday between Democratic Party lawyers that sued over the law and Republican legislative leaders about a lower court ruling.
A U.S. District Court judge in Greensboro had blocked temporarily part of the law that eliminated primary elections for state appellate judges but kept intact the part cancelling primaries for trial judge seats. But a 4th Circuit panel last month allowed the entire law to remain enforceable while the appeals court considered whether she should have issued a preliminary injunction at all.
Whatever the panel decides, there’s a trial on the law’s constitutionality in June.
NEW YORK (AP) — Dick’s Sporting Goods will immediately end sales of assault-style rifles in its stores and won’t sell guns to anyone under 21 years old following the school massacre in Parkland, Florida.
Dick’s Chairman and CEO Edward Stack said on “Good Morning America” Wednesday that after the shooting the company “felt it needed to do something.”
Stack says that the gunman, Nickolas Cruz, had purchased a gun at a Dick’s store, but not the one used at the school shooting, even though all existing rules were followed. Stack says that the system that’s in place won’t stop sales to dangerous people and said lawmakers must do something.
Stack said Dick’s is prepared for any potential backlash, but will not change its policies on gun sales.
(CBS) — COCONUT CREEK, Fla. – A veteran Coconut Creek Police Officer who made a snide and disparaging comment about student activists from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School will be suspended from his job without pay for 5 days and undergo sensitivity training, the city’s police chief told CBS 4 News.
The fallout from the comment by Officer Brian Valenti will result in all Coconut Creek city employees undergoing training in the proper use of social media for personal use in the near future.
Valenti is a K-9 officer for the Coconut Creek Police Department. He’s been with the agency for 23 years but despite a distinguished career he is now known for a nasty comment he made on a social media post about last week’s die-in protest at Publix organized by survivors of the Stoneman Douglas shooting.
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Mark Cuban has never been shy as the owner of the Dallas Mavericks since he bought the team in 2000. No owner has produced more soundbites (or has been fined more) than Cuban since he came into the league.
Cuban’s brashness is something that concerned owners when he was coming into the league, and as he remembers it, they voiced those concerns to him. Specifically, there were some that saw him as similar to Dallas’ other owner Jerry Jones, another brash owner that has a tendency to speak out and make headlines, which isn’t something that has been traditionally what sports owners do.
In an upcoming episode of Open Court on NBA TV that premieres at 9:30 p.m. ET on Friday night featuring a roundtable of owners with Cuban, Joe Lacob, Dan Gilbert, Jeannie Buss, Tony Ressler, and Steve Ballmer, Cuban and Buss reflected on when he was first coming into the NBA and how Jim Buss helped back him among other skeptical owners.
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A Plymouth man has admitted smuggling a designer drug into the country.
Daniel Goulding, aged 34, appeared at Plymouth Crown Court to plead guilty to trafficking almost half a kilo of the stimulant chloroethylcathinone.
He smuggled 496 grams of the Class B drug into the country on November 9, 2016.
Goulding, of Cecil Street, Stonehouse, denies a charge of having an electric stun gun disguised as a knuckle duster on February 22 last year.
He is due to face trial on a date to be fixed.
WARREN, Ohio (WKBN) – Several hospitals in the Valley welcomed their first babies of the New Year on Sunday.
Little Kya Lee Miller was born to Cassidy Fleck and Kyle Miller at Saint Joe’s Hospital in Warren at 1:23 p.m. The baby girl weighed a healthy six pounds and 10 ounces and is 18 inches long.
Mom and baby are both doing well and excited for their new beginning in the new year.
“The fact that my water broke on New Years Eve, I was kind of in shock,” said new mom Cassidy Fleck. “Luckily we did have everything ready — like I said, the nursery was ready, we were ready for her whenever she wanted to make her arrival. A couple of lucky parents, I would say so.”
Three other baby boys were born at Saint Elizabeth’s in Boardman. And another was born at Salem Regional Medical Center.
All of the moms and babies are doing well and have quite the New Year’s story to tell for years to come.
Margaret “Helen” Dillon
Margaret “Helen” Dillon, age 76, of Paris, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Helen’s body is to be cremated and her memorial service will be held at 6:00 PM Friday, June 1, 2018 at McEvoy Funeral Home with Bro. Johnny Farmer officiating. Visitation will be after 5:00 PM Friday, June 1st until service time at the funeral home.
Ms. Dillion was born February 11, 1942 in Henry County, Tennessee to the late Doss Henry Dillon and the late Edna May Winsett Dillon. She is survived by sisters: Janice Graves of Puryear, Carolyn Dean of Paris, Linda Berry of Puryear, Judy Tate of Paris; brothers: Roy Dillon of Puryear and James Dillon of Paris; and by numerous nieces and nephews.
Besides her parents, Helen was also preceded in death by two sisters: Mildred Faye Myers and Brenda Kay Blackburn.
Helen was known to be a dedicated homemaker.
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Maharashtra Congress president Ashok Chavan said the agrarian crisis in the state had worsened as the BJP-led government remained insensitive to the demand of loan waiver for farmers.
The opposition Congress and NCP leaders who have launched a state-wide 'Sangharsh Yatra' campaign to press their demand of farm loan waiver addressed a rally at Nampur in Nashik district. NCP leader Ajit Pawar said the farmers were facing hardships due to mounting debt.
"Despite repeated appeals, the government is turning a deaf ear to their demand of loan waiver. The opposition will not rest till the demand is met, and will not hesitate to gherao the ministers and the Chief Minister for this purpose," said Pawar.
Referring to suspension of some opposition MLAs during the recently-concluded budget session of state legislature, Chavan said the opposition would not bother if its members lost membership of the state legislature or the Parliament in their fight for farmers.
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A service member in the U.S.-led coalition battling the Islamic State group has died in a "non-combat related incident" in Iraq.
A statement from the U.S. military said the service member was killed on Monday, without providing further details. It did not identify the individual or give a nationality.
According to the Pentagon, there are 4,815 U.S. troops in Iraq, including special operations forces. They are mainly providing logistical and other support to Iraqi combat forces, but have been operating closer to the front lines as part of a massive operation to retake the IS-held city of Mosul.
Asian markets look good for investors over the next two to three years, says Kirk West, executive director, global head of International Offices, Principal Global Investors.
The Giants continued to tinker with their roster, signing two players and waiving two others with injuries.
The Giants signed receiver Andrew Turzilli and linebacker Chris Casher and waived/injured receiver Kevin Norwood (hip) and tight end Colin Thompson (appendectomy).
Turzilli is a tall target – 6-foot-4 – who played in three games in 2015 for the Titans, catching two passes for 25 yards. He was undrafted out of Rutgers and spent time on the practice squads of the 49ers and Lions.
Casher, a rookie, was with the Raiders until he was cut on Aug. 4. He played at Florida State and finished up his college career at Faulkner University in Alabama.
Penthauze Records act Phyno drops the visuals for his latest single 'Augment' few days after the release of the audio.
The video for the track which features his close friend and YBNL boss Olamidewas shot by Unlimited L.A.
BILOXI, Miss. (AP) – Oyster season is over in part of the Mississippi Sound, only four days after it began.
The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources announced that it had closed a reef in Biloxi Bay Thursday afternoon after it had opened Monday.
Oystermen tonged up 657 sacks, equivalent to 30 percent of the oysters on the small reef where fishing was allowed for only the second time since 1964.
Department spokeswoman Melissa Scallan says the state has cut oyster limits in an attempt to rebuild its depleted oyster beds. However, shellfish take time to grow, and conditions have been challenging.
Larger reefs around Pass Christian will open Nov. 13, but the harvest still won’t be bountiful. The state plans to allow 10,000 sacks to be produced this year, down from 500,000 in 2004.
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Police arrested a Kelowna bank robbery suspect 13 hours after a brazen noon hour robbery in downtown Kelowna.
The incident happened on Monday around 12:15 p.m. at a Bank of Nova Scotia branch on Kelowna’s Bernard Avenue.
READ MORE: Kelowna Mounties searching for suspect in daylight robbery
RCMP said they were able to identify the suspect thanks to video surveillance footage from the bank.
That night police arrested the suspect when they recognized him while responding to a reported disturbance in the 600 block of Lequime Road just after 1:00 a.m.
The 31-year-old Kelowna man remains in police custody.
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — A local Pakistani government official says a suicide bomber has targeted the administrative headquarters of a tribal region in the country's northwest, killing two policemen.
Hameedullah Khan says Wednesday's bombing struck at the main gate of the tribal headquarters in Ghalanai, in the Mohmand tribal region.
No one immediately claimed responsibility of the attack.
Earlier this week, a suicide bombing killed 13 in eastern Pakistani city of Lahore. A breakaway faction of the Pakistani Taliban — the Jamaat-ul-Ahrar or Freedom Movement — claimed that attack.
The breakaway faction is based in the Mohmand area — part of rugged, lawless regions along the Afghan border which have long served as safe havens for local and al-Qaida-linked foreign militants.
Pakistan has waged several offensives against Islamic militants in recent years.
With an ambitious deadline approaching for Oroville Dam's primary spillway, the state is reporting a strong start to reconstruction. "We were able to start construction a little bit earlier.
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A shot for shot reconstruction of the original LETHAL WEAPON movie trailer using footage from the hit FOX show.
Cooley was assigned to the G-League on Monday, James Ham of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Cooley has played a total of two minutes this season, so another stint in the G-League will allow him to see extended playing time and work on his overall development. Even when he's recalled, Cooley won't be in the rotation and can be avoided for fantasy purposes.
In the Arctic, Alaskans rely on the surrounding waterways to provide quick transportation and valuable resources throughout the warm summer months.
It's Flag Day across America and in San Diego, it included the dedication of a very special park.
As KUSI's Ed Lenderman shows us, the park is a military tribute and San Diego's place in U.S. military history.
Zack Smith, a homeless man who is living in Pacific Beach, has filed a claim against the city of San Diego alleging harassment. Zack Smith, a homeless man who is living in Pacific Beach, settled his harassment claim against San Diego for $15,000.
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ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The brother of a crewman aboard a crab boat missing and presumed sunk in the Bering Sea says it's likely no one will ever know what went wrong.
Dylan Hatfield says a number of factors probably contributed to a capsizing Saturday morning of the 98-foot crab boat Destination with six crewmen on board.
Hatfield spent parts of seven seasons on the boat, and when he left, he was replaced by his brother, 36-year-old Darrik Seibold.
Hatfield says the boat may have iced up from sea spray freezing in 20-degree temperatures. He says a pump may have failed in tanks that hold water and help stabilize the ship in rough water.
Crew members disappeared without sending out a mayday call. Hatfield says that likely means the boat sank quickly.
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A 19-year-old man has appeared in court charged with carrying out a burglary at commercial premises in Cookstown.
Jude Bell (19), from James Street in the town, is charged with burglary with intent to steal.
He is accused of entering as a trespasser the Supervalu store on Burn Road in the early hours of April 23 with intent to steal from the premises.
At Omagh Magistrates Court on Tuesday, April 24, Bell was remanded in custody and is due to appear again at Dungannon Court on April 25.
Meanwhile, police have issued crime prevention advice to business owners in the Cookstown area.
“If you are a business owner, ensure your alarm system is up to date and functioning correctly. Also check that your alarm provider provides an instant contact to police if the premises alarm activates. For further information call 101 and ask to speak to the Shelia Henderson, Crime Prevention Officer for Cookstown,” a PSNI spokesperson said.
Officers shut down the northbound lanes of Highway 99 in Merced County Sunday night after a pedestrian was hit by multiple cars while trying to cross the highway. The man died at the scene, according to the California Highway Patrol.Authorities said the man tried to cross traffic near Collier Road when he was struck around 7:45 p.m. The victim's identity has not been released, but authorities describe him as a Hispanic man from Delhi in his 50s.Traffic in the area was diverted while investigators determined why the man crossed the highway, the CHP said. But all lanes have reopened.Stay with ABC30 for updates.
Santee Cooper Names Interim CEO
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Santee Cooper has voted to name a temporary CEO.
The utility is in the midst of dealing with the failed nuclear reactor project out of V.C. Summer.
James E. Brogdon JR. was named interim President and CEO on Friday, according to company officials.
The former CEO announced his retirement back in August.
Well, leave it to Elsa Hosk to charm the pants off of us while standing in front of racks and racks of bras.
E! News caught up with the Victoria's Secret Angel awhile back at the lingerie purveyor's SoHo store and, sexy yes, but she was just so darn cute while taking the E!Q in 42.
Hosk was all smiles and giggles as she revealed what she had for breakfast, the last time she swore, the last time she cried and a bunch of other personal preferences made adorable by the Swedish model's joie de vivre.
Barclaycard pilots Alipay payments in eight retail stores across UK — Banking Technology — “The pilot will commence on 14 August 2017 in eight retail stores across the UK, with Barclaycard providing the POS solution for payments via Alipay. The service will be available in CNY (‘offered at a competitive exchange rate,’ Barclaycard says).”
JOHANNESBURG, April 6 South African banks are adequately capitalised to deal with effects of a sub-investment credit rating, the central bank said on Thursday, after S&P downgraded several major financial institutions to junk status.
"The resilience of the banks stems from the high capital buffers that prevail in the South African banking system," the bank said in a statement.
"Overall, the South African financial system remains healthy, robust and resilient despite some headwinds caused by elevated levels of domestic economic, financial and political events, as well as global financial market volatility." (Reporting by Olivia Kumwenda-Mtambo; Editing by James Macharia)
A roughly $10 million transportation project slated for Fruitville Road has caused a fissure between the town of Longboat Key and city of Sarasota planners, with island leaders concerned that any recent gains in traffic solutions could be at stake. On Feb. 22, the city will hold its last public workshop for a traffic-calming project on Fruitville between U.S. 301 and North Tamiami Trail.
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PRAGUE (AP) — A court has banned the ride-sharing service Uber from operating in Brno, the second largest city in the Czech Republic.
The Brno regional court issued the ban after a legal complaint by a taxi company with support from Brno City Hall.
Uber, which has been operating in Brno since Feb. 1, can yet appeal the ruling.
In a statement issued Tuesday, Brno City Hall said it is not against mobile applications and new taxi services but they have to be provided in line with the law.
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Uber argues it is not a common taxi company but the court ruled that it is.
Some of Uber’s services are banned in other European cities. But the company still operates in the Czech capital, Prague.
Surviving are his loving parents, Richard and Dana Kelly; two brothers, Thomas and Kevin; Ryan Kelly; grandparents, John Coutsouros and Marion Coutsouros; beloved aunts and uncles, Susan and Lou Milone; Thomas and Nilda Kelly; John and Katie Coutsouros; and Dean and Susan Coutsouros. Also surviving are his many wonderful cousins and friends.
Michael was preceded in death by his grandparents, Thomas and Elizabeth Kelly, and his cousin and best friend, Richard T. Kelly.
Visitation was held on Jan. 17 at John F. Pfleger Funeral Home, Middletown. A Funeral Liturgy was offered on Jan. 18 at St. Mary’s Chapel, Middletown. Burial followed at Fair View Cemetery, Middletown.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution in Michael’s name to Overtaken, 28641 Via Pasatiempo, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677.
For more information or to send condolences, please visit pflegerfh.com.
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Erica and Gail decide to have a "date night," so they ask Todd to babysit Erica's child, and he gets excited.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the Senate’s deliberations over a package of new Russia sanctions (all times EDT):
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The Senate has voted overwhelmingly to approve new sanctions against Russia to punish Moscow for meddling in the 2016 election and its aggression in other parts of the world.
The chamber passed the bipartisan sanctions legislation 97-2. The measure has been attached to a bill imposing penalties on Iran that the Senate is currently debating and also has strong support.
Lawmakers are taking action against Russia in the absence of a forceful response from President Donald Trump. The president has sought to improve relations with Moscow and rejected the implication that Russian hacking of Democratic emails tipped the election his way.
But Trump’s secretary of state, Rex Tillerson, says he agrees with members of Congress who want Russia held accountable for its meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
Leeds United slipped out of the Championship play-off places through a 1-0 loss at home to Wolves.
But how did social media react?
Federal authorities have charged a man who sold ammunition to Las Vegas gunman Stephen Paddock with manufacturing armor piercing bullets. The dealer, Douglas Haig, spoke to reporters about the massacre a few hours earlier Friday. (Feb. 2) AP
About Camberley Alzheimer Cafe
This cafe offers monthly gatherings for the purpose of education, discussions, exchanging information about dementia, and opportunities to socialise and meet others for peer support. When funding is available the cafe offers courses to the public. These are for people who may meet people with dementia in the course of their everyday work to enable them to recognise signs and ways of communicating with them. Family Carers courses are also run separately to help people to identify what is happening, ways of communicating, and how to best support a person with dementia.
Marcus warns Rose it may becoming to late to save Andrew so Verity offers herself as bait.
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Ottawa – Close the Loophole – The Deductibility of Foreign Internet Advertising will be up for discussion by Parliamentarians at a special breakfast event on the Hill tomorrow.
The report from Friends of Canadian Broadcasting proposes a way to address the media crisis in Canada while saving governments money at the same time.
Presenters include Daniel Bernhard, Friends of Canadian Broadcasting, Colette Brin, Professor and Director of the Centre d’études sur les médias, Département d'information et de communication, Université Laval, and John Hinds, President and CEO of News Media Canada. The discussion will be moderated by Heather Bakken, of iPolitics.ca.
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Sources say the Nets are ready to ramp up their search for a new general manager in earnest, with interviews starting as early as the start of the week. Brooklyn...
The Clippers were universally known as the worst franchise in all of sports until finally they drafted a superstar that wouldn't bolt the first chance he got. Instead, he turned an unbelievably miserable franchise into one of the most exciting in the NBA, encouraging DeAndre Jordan to stay, and many others to come — turning this franchise into a perennial playoff contender. Certainly, their lack of success in the playoffs is horribly frustrating. But trading Blake Griffin, a possible Clippers lifer, an almost certain Hall of Famer, the guy who transformed a horrendous franchise into one worth watching, was a monumental mistake, an asinine move. I guess only the fans remember how awful they were before him.
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People get fired every day. The majority of them just go away, sometimes very angry, but at least they go away and don’t sue. Why is that? Is it because their termination met all of their employer’s “we’re safe!” criteria on the magic Termination Checklist of legally protected classes and conduct? Or might there be another, ...
Smelter pulled in his only target for 23 yards in Sunday's loss to the Seahawks.
The 2015 fourth-round pick finally got his first NFL catch in Week 17 of the 2016 season. The opportunity was there for Smelter this season, but a preseason injury delayed his debut. He will still be under team control next season, so a clean bill of health could lead to opportunity on a team devoid of talent on the outside, but expectations will be low for the reclamation project.
Dardanup shire chief executive officer Mark Chester has handed in his resignation and will exit the role at the end of January.
Shire president Mick Bennett said he had received Mr Chester’s resignation after the long-serving CEO was given a positive performance review at a council meeting last night.
Mr Bennett praised the service of Mr Chester who has been in the role for 22 years.
“Mark will be very difficult to replace as he has been a valuable servant of the shire for a long time,” he said.
“I have accepted his resignation but he will stay with us until the end of January.
“That will give us plenty of time to find a replacement that can live up to the standard set by Mark.”
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The World Cup has only produced one 0-0 draw so far in the tournament, making defenders tough to pick in Fantasy Football with clean sheets the No 1 aim.
Diego Godin and his Uruguay team-mates have been virtually impenetrable during Russia 2018, conceding just one goal in four games.
They remain a fair bet to impress, though France will provide a far more stern test for the experienced back line.
Alternatively, England face weaker opposition in the shape of Sweden and have several stars impressing at the back, while Croatia face Russia, the lowest ranked side in the whole competition.
Take a look through the gallery to reveal our top tips on signing defenders for your World Cup Fantasy Football team.
Arizona’s Crypto Tax Payments Bill Clears Hurdle
Arizona’s revamped cryptocurrency tax bill was approved by a key committee on Monday.
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Victoria, a cheer mom, has some strong words for her fellow cheer parents…
Needless to say, the conversation got ugly quick when the parents started involving the children into the narrative.
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+ Enlarge this image Joseva Tabakaucoro (right) of Augustine House leads the intermediate boys 200m finals at the MBHS interhouse at the ANZ Stadium in Suva today. Picture: JOVESA NAISUA
Update: 8:10PM JOSEVA Tabakaucoro is fast on the heels of his elder brother, national sprint king Banuve, after he set two records at the Marist Brothers High School inter-house athletics competition held this afternoon at the ANZ Stadium.
Tabakaucoro set a record of 10.65 seconds in the intermediate boys 100metres, smashing his older brother's record of 10.71 seconds set in 2009. Joseva said he had been focused on the 200metres and 400metres event.
Augustine House won overall with 5079 points, Lambert finished second with 4587 points, Alphonsus third with 4459 points and Claudius with 4160 points.
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In case you missed it, Monday, July 16 is the start date of Amazon's fourth annual Amazon Prime Day. With three years of deals to build upon, Amazon is set for their biggest Prime Day yet with a 36-hour event.
Officially, Prime Day 2018 will begin at 3 p.m. ET on Monday, July 16 and will run through Tuesday, July 17.
These deals will be available only to Prime members, but you can sign up for a free 30-day trial, which will give you full access to Prime Day and the many other benefits of being a Prime member.
Every day leading up to Prime Day on July 16, Prime members will find all kinds of exclusive promotions and deals.
The following leaked deals start today and run through Prime Day:
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Coimbatore: An 81-year-old man R Subbaiah died when he was hit by a speeding car while crossing the road at PN Pudur in the city on Tuesday. A cyclist was also hit by the car.
Subbaiah, running a medical shop, was crossing the road near Plague Mariamman temple when a car hit Subbaiah who died instantaneously, and later a cyclist Subramani (50) of Puliyakulam who has been admitted to Coimbatore Medical College and Hospital.
Police said the car driver had lost control of the vehicle which led to the mishap. A case was registered against the driver who fled the scene immediately.
 Arkansas Razorbacks 6-11 forward Daniel Gafford has been named SEC Freshman of the Week, the conference office announced on Monday.
Gafford, from El Dorado, average 15.0 points, 6.5 rebounds and 4.0 blocked shots to help the Razorbacks beat Colorado State 92-66 and No. 14 Minnesota 95-79. He shot 13 of 17 from the field in the two games, including 8 of 8 against Minnesota.
Gafford is the first Razorback to earn SEC Freshman of the Week honors since guard Anton Beard on Feb. 23, 2015.
On the season Gafford is averaging 12.4 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.9 blocked shots in 19.1 minutes. He's shooting 69.5 percent (41 of 59) from the field and has 21 of the Razorbacks' 37 dunks.
Marilyn Benninger and executive director Tina Blatchford joined us this morning to talk about the Stardust Over the Rainbow gala, which is being hosted by The Children’s Aid Foundation of Halton in Burlington on Saturday May 6th.
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BLOOMINGTON, Minn. -- The Eagles look to end their 58-year championship drought and win their first Super Bowl in franchise history on Sunday against Tom Brady, Bill Belichick, and the New England Patriots at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn.
While it would be easy for Doug Pederson, Nick Foles, and the rest of the Eagles to get caught up in the mystique of the Patriots' five championships in this era of dominance, they have managed to downplay that factor all week.
"I am not worried about their dynasty. They may have a dynasty but that's what we are looking to start here in Philly," Jeffery said at the Mall of America on Wednesday. "I am trying to win a trophy man. We want to bring this thing back to Philly for the first time. All of that dynasty stuff, that [expletive] doesn't matter to me."
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2017 was big for both Kesha and Macklemore: She had a No. 1 comeback album, he survived a brutal car crash, and together, they released the powerful pop ballad “Good Old Days.” Macklemore previously said that while working on the song, the two became good friends pretty quickly, and now, the duo has announced that they’ll be palling around all of next summer during their joint tour, “The Adventures Of Kesha & Macklemore Tour.”
The announcement came via a goofy video, in which Macklemore proclaims he’s giving up music in favor of rollerblading. Kesha pulls up in a gold car and matching outfit to save the day, suggesting that the two tour together instead of skating around. Macklemore says he’s in, to which Kesha responds, “Good. Take these f-ckin’ things off.”
The North American tour kicks off in Phoenix on June 6th and wraps up two months later, in Tampa on August 5. Tickets will enter pre-sale soon, so check out the touring schedule below.
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TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) – A transportation lobbyist says he hopes the Trump administration’s promise to invest billions on infrastructure could revive long dormant plans to build an interstate between Toledo and Columbus.
The Blade reports Tom Kovacik of the Transportation Advocacy Group of Northwest Ohio says a Toledo area government group has endorsed the idea of building what is known as the Interstate 73 project.
The project, however, lacks support from the Ohio Department of Transportation.
ODOT spokesman Matt Bruning told the newspaper that the state’s major highway improvement plans are drawn up by a transportation advisory council and said if federal funds became available for I-73 construction, the money would be better spent helping Kentucky replace the obsolete Brent Spence Bridge that carries I-75 and I-71 over the Ohio River at Cincinnati.
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — NBC4 is partnering with the Transiberian Orchestra and Ricart to give high school students the chance to win 200 tickets to an upcoming Trans-Siberian Orchestra concert and an autographed TSO guitar!
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Bethany Myers of Lynchburg graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree at the commencement service on Sunday, May 6. 2018, at 2:00 p.m. at Berea College.
Cedarville Dean’s List
The following local students achieved the dean’s list for the 2018 spring semester at Cedarville University: Brittney Brown of Hillsboro, Emily Myers of Hillsboro and Marshall Pickering of Leesburg. Students named to the list maintained a 3.5 GPA while taking at least 12 credit hours from Cedarville University.
REGINA — A Saskatchewan company has been fined for failing to report an accident that resulted in an injured worker needing treatment in hospital.
The government says Hebert Metal Roofing and Exteriors of Moosomin pleaded guilty last week in a Regina court to violating occupational health and safety regulations.
The company was fined $2,100.
Court heard a worker was hurt at a site near Regina in November 2015, but the accident wasn’t reported to Occupational Health and Safety.
Rules require employers and contractors to provide a detailed report if a worker suffers an injury requiring a hospital stay of three days or longer.
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WILLOW CITY, N.D. — The remains of a North Dakota sailor who was killed at Pearl Harbor have been laid to rest in his home state.
KXMC-TV reports that Navy Fireman 1st Class Lawrence Fecho was buried with full military honors during a service in Willow City on Sunday.
Family members including Fecho’s sister were on hand. Betty Anderson said “nobody will ever forget it.”
Fecho was on the USS Oklahoma in Pearl Harbor when the ship was attacked on Dec. 7, 1941. It was hit by multiple torpedoes and capsized.
More than 400 sailors died, including Fecho. Many of the deceased weren’t immediately identified. Fecho’s remains were recently identified through DNA analysis and circumstantial evidence.
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JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) — A Virginia man whose toddler daughter's body was found in a suitcase next to train tracks in New Jersey earlier this month is now facing charges.
Hudson County prosecutors say 37-year-old Travis Plummer, of Richmond, is charged with desecrating the human remains of 23-month old Te'Myah Layauna Plummer. But the cause of death remains under investigation.
The child's body was found April 11 just west of the Journal Square rail station in Jersey City in the PATH rapid transit system, which serves New Jersey and parts of New York City.
Authorities had been seeking the pair since last month, though they didn't believe they were in danger. It was thought Plummer may have relocated to Jersey City or Charlotte, North Carolina.
The FBI tracked Plummer to San Juan, Puerto Rico, where he was arrested without incident April 19. He's awaiting extradition and it's not known if he's retained a lawyer.
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Conor McGregor has been pegged as a heavy underdog for his fight against boxing legend Floyd Mayweather on Aug. 26 at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, which officially was announced Wednesday.
Despite his long odds, McGregor has to be respected. He’s knocked out several talented fighters throughout his UFC career, and his southpaw style could give Mayweather a bit of trouble.
But how much of a chance to win does McGregor realistically have? UFC.com analyst Matt Parrino discussed that and more with NESN.com’s Courtney Cox. Check it out in the video above.
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As the trade deadline draws near, the Detroit Tigers find themselves in a sticky situation. The highest profile name from them is star outfielder, J.D. Martinez .
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For those who haven't seen one in a while, pay phones still exist in the United States, and people are still using them.
According to the Federal Communications Commission, there are 100,000 pay phones throughout the country. About a fifth of them are in New York.
There were around two million in 1999.
Pay phones remain somewhat of a steady business. The FCC says providers reported $286 million worth of revenue as recently as 2015.
However with rising audit costs and more low-income Americans turning to prepaid cell phones, the industry's future appears to be bleak.
BALTIMORE — Democratic Comptroller Peter Franchot says he will not endorse his party’s nominee in the Maryland governor’s race.
Franchot told radio station WYPR-FM in an interview this week that he would likely remain neutral in the race between Ben Jealous and Republican Gov. Larry Hogan. He said he would meet with Jealous and offer him information from his agency but confirmed he wouldn’t issue an endorsement.
The Baltimore Sun reports a spokeswoman for Jealous had no immediate comment.
Franchot and Hogan both sit on the three-member Board of Public works, and have been allies on many issues.
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China is willing to work with Uruguay for more fruits in win-win and friendly cooperation in a comprehensive way, Chinese President Xi Jinping said Saturday.
Xi made the remarks in a congratulatory message to his Uruguayan counterpart Tabare Vazquez. The two presidents exchanged congratulatory messages to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the establishment of bilateral diplomatic ties.
The Greek island of Lesbos on June 12, 2017, following an earthquake which struck Lesbos and Chios islands, and the Aegean coast of western Turkey. STRINGER / AFP Melih GA kA ek the mayor of Ankara in Turkey has implied that yesterday's 6.2-magnitude earthquake in the Aegean Sea, off the coasts of Greece and Turkey, was artificially caused by foreign powers, according to Hurriyet Daily News.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Curtis Granderson opened a five-run eighth inning with his 300th homer, a tiebreaking shot that helped the New York Mets rally past the Chicago Cubs for a 9-4 victory Wednesday night.
Injury replacement Lucas Duda added a three-run homer off Hector Rondon, and T.J. Rivera capped the outburst with an RBI single for his third hit.
With sluggers Yoenis Cespedes and Michael Conforto on the bench to begin the game, the resurgent Mets came back from a 4-1 deficit and took two of three from the defending World Series champions despite losing second baseman Neil Walker to a left leg injury.
Granderson received a standing ovation and came out for a curtain call after connecting in the eighth off Carl Edwards Jr. (2-1).
Jerry Blevins (4-0) struck out three of his four batters to earn the win.
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HAMILTON — Liberal Premier Kathleen Wynne travelled to the heart of her NDP rival's riding today to portray herself as the only seasoned elder stateswoman in the province's election campaign.
Wynne played up her credentials outside a Stelco steel plant in Hamilton.
As premier, she said, she had met leaders both in Canada and the United States amid threats by U.S. President Donald Trump to impose tariffs on Canadian steel.
Wynne criticized NDP Leader Andrea Horwath as too left on the political spectrum, and her Tory rival Doug Ford as too right to deal with such situations effectively.
LONDON, March 20 (Reuters) - Britain's data protection authority is investigating whether Facebook responded robustly to reports that political consultancy Cambridge Analytica improperly gained access to data on 50 million of its users.
Britain's Information Commissioner Elizabeth Denham is seeking a warrant to search the offices on Tuesday of the London-based firm as part of a wider probe into the use of personal data.
"We are looking at whether or not Facebook secured and safeguarded personal information on the platform and whether when they found out about the loss of the data they acted robustly and whether or not people were informed," she told BBC Radio.
(Reporting by Kate Holton and Paul Sandle, editing by Estelle Shirbon)
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April 24 (Reuters) - Vicor Corp:
* REPORTS RESULTS FOR THE FIRST QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 2018
* Q1 REVENUE $65.27 MILLION VERSUS $54.46 MILLION
* TOTAL BACKLOG AT END OF Q1 OF 2018 WAS ABOUT $90 MILLION COMPARED TO $73 MILLION AT END OF 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reuters.Briefs@thomsonreuters.com)
Hoover has not hired a lobbyist in the past, but this year the city has budgeted about $78,000 annually for someone to help the city at the statehouse in Montgomery and in the halls of Congress in Washington.
The Hoover City Council and the mayor believe the city could be missing out much needed state and federal grants. There could be funding for road projects and public safety. City leaders say the top five cities in Alabama all have lobbyists, but Hoover does not.
Hoover Councilman Gene Smith said his office has been getting a lot of calls for the job. "We need to go and find out what Hoover is missing out on. I think we are missing out on infrastructure issues," said Smith.
The council hopes to move on hiring a lobbyist later this month or in November. This person will do double duty in Montgomery and Washington. The city can't afford to hire different lobbyist for both capitals.
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Forest River is recalling certain 2018 Cherokee trailers. The amber side marker lights are not located as far to the front as feasible on the vehicle.
Additionally, the vehicles may also be missing the intermediate side reflex reflectors located at, or near, the midpoint of the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, “Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.”
If the marker lights are in the wrong location or if the reflectors are missing, it can reduce the visibility of the vehicle to other motorists, increasing the risk of a crash.
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"A Chinese infosec researcher has discovered a new 'almost impossible to detect' phishing attack that can be used to trick even the most careful users on the Internet. He warned, Hackers can use a known vulnerability in the Chrome, Firefox and Opera web browsers to display their fake domain names as the websites of legitimate services, like Apple, Google, or Amazon to steal login or financial credentials and other sensitive information from users." (04/17/17)
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Spokane Police have detained a man who barricaded himself inside a north Spokane apartment with a young child.
Police say the man called in and indicated he was armed, suicidal and had a hostage inside his apartment in the 9700 block of North Morton near Nevada and Westview Court. Police were able to negotiate with the man and he was detained without incident.
He is now in custody and Spokane Police say there is no threat to the public.
The child is safe.
The roads in the area have been reopened.
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DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – The governor has appointed a law professor with experience in child protection and family law to lead the troubled Iowa Department of Human Services.
Gov. Kim Reynolds said in a news release Wednesday that 64-year-old Jerry Foxhoven will begin work Thursday as the department director. He replaces Charles Palmer, who announced his retirement last month.
The department has been scrutinized for months over its handling of child abuse cases, particularly cases involving the deaths of two teenage girls. The department also has been criticized for privatizing the state’s Medicaid health care program for the poor and disabled.
Foxhoven has been an administrator for the Iowa Child Advocacy Board and director of the Joan & Lyle Middleton Center for Children’s Rights. He’s been a Drake University Law School professor since 2006.
A murder investigation has been launched after an aspiring singer and actress plunged to her death from one of London’s tallest buildings.
Bethany-Maria Beales, 22, was killed after falling 13 floors from the 36-storey Heron building in the City in the early hours of Saturday, just hours after a night out with friends in the West End.
Over the following two days a man and a woman, both aged 38, were arrested by City of London police on suspicion of murder and later released on bail. Detectives are continuing to treat the death as suspicious.
Ms Beales’s body was found with "significant injuries consistent with a fall from a height" on the glass ceiling of a communal terrace on the sixth floor of the building in Moor Lane, near the Barbican.
She was last night described by her family as “an amazing talent” who changed the lives of all who met her.
Osuna will make $5.3 million in 2018 after losing his arbitration case, Bob Nightengale of USA Today Sports reports.
Osuna posted a 3.38 ERA and 0.86 WHIP with 39 saves in 49 opportunities in 2017. The soon-to-be 23-year-old only allowed three home runs, which was a noticeable uptick from his first two years as the Blue Jays' closer, but he did suffer from anxiety issues that hampered his abilities and forced him out of the ninth-inning role for a little while in August. Looking ahead, Osuna has cemented his job out of the back of the bullpen and should be viewed in the second tier of closers in the league.
MALAYSIA share prices opened lower on Tuesday with the FTSE Bursa Malaysia Kuala Lumpur Composite Index down 1.76 points to 1,846.18 as at 9.03am.
Volume was 63.52 million lots worth RM29.15 million.
Losers outnumbered gainers 169 to 61.
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* BOFI Holding Inc - company has received no indication of, and has no knowledge regarding, purported money laundering investigation
* BOFI Holding Inc - BOFI Federal Bank and co "remain in strong regulatory standing with no enforcement actions"
* BOFI Holding - do not foresee any future impact to underlying business as a result of "frivolous allegations" or their current repetition in press
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BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — CJ Massinburg scored 26 points Friday night and Buffalo shot 59 percent from the field on its way to a 92-86 win over Western Michigan.
Massinburg hit a 3-pointer to make it 84-72 with 1:45 left and made 8 of 10 foul shots in the final minute to help the Bulls (17-6, 9-1 Mid-American Conference) hold on for the win.
Buffalo made 34 of 58 from the field, including 10 of 21 from 3-point range. Jeremy Harris made all four of his 3-point attempts and scored 16, Nick Perkins added 17 points and Wes Clark had 13 points, six rebounds and nine assists.
Thomas Wilder led the Broncos (13-10, 5-5) with 34 points. He made 10 of 17 from the field, 3 of 5 from 3-point range and 9 of 12 from the foul line.
Brandon Johnson had 13 points, Drake LaMont added 12 and Reggie Jones scored 11 for Western Michigan.
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - The ISU Four Continents figure skating championships are returning to the U.S. for the first time in seven years.
The meet is scheduled for Feb. 7-10 at Honda Center in Anaheim, California, home to the NHL's Anaheim Ducks.
The competition in singles, pairs and ice dancing features skaters from the Americas, Asia, Africa and Oceania.
The U.S. team will be made up of three skaters or teams in each discipline and will be named after the U.S. nationals in Detroit on Jan. 19-27.
Last year, Americans Tarah Kayne and Danny O'Shea won the pairs title and Ashley Cain and Timothy LeDuc earned silver in Taipei. Americans Kaitlin Hawayek and Jean-Luc Baker won the ice dance title. Jason Brown won bronze in the men's competition.
The event was last held in the U.S. in 2012 at Colorado Springs, Colorado. The U.S. also hosted in 2006, 2007 and 2011.
A joint search and rescue exercise took place on Monday between the Republic of Cyprus and the United Kingdom in the maritime area south of Cyprus.
According to the ministry of defence, the Republic’s helicopters, patrol vessel ‘Tsomakis’ and nurses from the health ministry took part along with HMS Echo of the UK Royal Navy.
The Cyprus Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC Larnaca) was in charge of the operational control and coordination of the vessels that participated in the exercise, in collaboration with the Royal Navy.
The exercise concerned a marine accident on the high seas and the national search and rescue plan Nearchos was activated by the JRCC.
This is the first such exercise this year between the forces of the Republic of Cyprus and the United Kingdom with similar ones to follow in 2019
A 79-year-old Mississauga man who went missing Monday (April 23) has been found safe.
Christoper Smith was found safe Tuesday in Scarborough.
He was last seen around 3:15 p.m. in the area of the Square One bus terminal and police said he was known to travel to Scarborough and Toronto.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A Vanderbilt University report says heart disease death rates have dropped in Tennessee men over a decade.
The university's new Tennessee Men's Health Report Card says heart disease remained the leading cause of death for men in the state, at 1 in 4 men. But that total dropped to 91.4 heart disease deaths per 100,000 men in 2015, compared to 96.5 per 100,000 in 2005.
The report says men in Tennessee still live five years less on average than women in the state, at 73.8 years versus 78.8 years.
Slightly more than 7 in 10 men had a personal health provider, which is a lower than recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Healthy People 2020 recommendations. They also did not meet the goals for hypertension, wearing seatbelts, tobacco use and obesity.
View the report card: http://www.vanderbilt.edu/crmh/tmhrc/index.php
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INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Butler Bulldogs are set to introduce a new head coach for the men’s basketball team.
LaVall Jordan is being introduced as coach on Wednesday afternoon.
He had previously been announced as the coach on Monday.
Jordan succeeds Chris Holtmann as coach after Holtmann left to join Ohio State.
You can watch Jordan’s introduction on WISHTV.com at 3 p.m.
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Ashley Flowers, the former Parkersburg finance director who said she had an affair with former Mayor Bob Newell, was sentenced Monday on two-year-old charges of misdemeanor child neglect creating risk of injury to one year in jail suspended for three years of probation with special conditions. In February four days before her trial on charges of felony child endangerment, Flowers entered a plea agreement to plead guilty to the lesser included misdemeanor offenses.
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The Life is Beautiful Music & Arts Festival is coming back to Downtown Las Vegas this September 21st - 23rd with a jam-packed lineup.
Life Is Beautiful 2018 performers include The Weeknd, Travis Scott, DJ Snake, Odesza, N.E.R.D, Miguel, Tyler the Creator, and A$AP Ferg. Check out the rest of the line up HERE.
Tickets go on sale on THURSDAY, April 26th at 10am! Get your tickets HERE.
Life is Beautiful was designed to embrace diversity, and the depth of this festival’s lineups year after year caters to the wants and needs for all types of music fans.
For more info, visit lifeisbeautiful.com or connect with Life is Beautiful on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat (@LIBeautifulFest) and YouTube.
Kids Career Day Speacial Guest for Bi-lingual Story Time: Gary E. Mitrovich Newspaper Reporter, Friday November 3, 2017 3:30-4:30 p.m. Come and meet Gary and learn what it takes to be a Newspaper Reporter. There will be spanish/English Stories, Songs, and craft for children. Light snacks will be provided. Location: Lakeside Branch 9839 Vine St, Lakeside, CA 92040. For more information call 619-443-1811.
Look in the dictionary for the definition of lark - something done for fun, especially something dariThe dictionary defines a lark as something done for fun, especially something daring, but look again and you might just find a photo of Andrew Barnes From hotels to power plants, York chef has cooked everywhere Look in the dictionary for the definition of lark - something done for fun, especially something dariThe dictionary defines a lark as something done for fun, especially something daring, but look again and you might just find a photo of Andrew Barnes Check out this story on ydr.com: http://on-ydr.co/2ptyHQP The Handsome Cab, set to open in a few weeks on North George Street in York, was created with the hands of local artists and hopes to combine local artists with a large selection of wine.
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A 17-year-old girl remained in custody on Tuesday morning (April 24) after two teenagers were airlifted to hospital following a stabbing in West Kensington.
At 5.35pm on Monday (April 23), police officers were called to reports of a stabbing in North End Road.
Two teenagers injured in the incident were airlifted to hospital by London's air ambulance, which had landed nearby in Lillie Road.
Both girls suffered non-life threatening injuries but they remained in hospital on Tuesday morning.
The 17-year-old suspect was arrested at the scene.
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North End Road, near The Clarence pub, was taped off for more than an hour while police investigated the crime scene .
The road was reopened shortly before 7pm.
Enquiries into the stabbing continue.
Look out for real estate data in this space for cities such as Delhi and NCR, Mumbai and suburbs, Bengaluru, Mysore, Chennai, Kolkata, Pune, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Jaipur and Chandigarh, and others. The price range is Rs20 lakh to above Rs75 lakh. This week we take a look at some properties in Mumbai.
KETCHIKAN, Alaska (AP) – The Alaska ferry Taku did not receive any bids during the state Marine Highway System’s most recent attempt at selling it.
CoastAlaska News reported (http://bit.ly/2rrclnk ) Monday that the minimum bid will now drop. A previous attempt at selling the ship priced it at $1.5 million, while the latest attempt had a minimum bid of $700,000.
Highway system General Manager John Falvey says the Taku will be out for bidding one more time at a price that’s yet to be determined. He said it could be sold for scrap if no one buys the ferry.
The ferry system took the 54-year-old ship out of service about two years ago. It’s being kept at Ketchikan’s Ward Cove.
An "extremely rare" signed copy of Adolf Hitler's Mein Kampf is to be sold at a Clitheroe auction house this morning.
The blue cloth-covered 1935 edition bears the Nazi dictator's signature on the front fly leaf.
It was presented to former BBC and Oxford Mail journalist Peter Cadogan during a visit to Munich in the late 1930s.
It will be sold at Silverwoods auction house on Lincoln Way and is expected to raise more than £1,000.
Auctioneer James Thompson said some people "wouldn't touch anything Nazi with a bargepole", but others believe the book should be preserved, despite Hitler's appalling reign.
"In a way, it's a way to touch a monster," he added.
Mein Kampf, which translates as My Struggle, was first published in 1925 and sets out Hitler's political ideology and plans for Germany.
The example being sold is thought to be especially rare because Hitler was known to resist signing documents of any kind.
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Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers recently announced Bucks President Peter Feigin as the honoree of their 2017 Roast. This event, which is the organization’s signature fundraiser, will be held Thursday, October 5 from 5:30-8 p.m. at Downtown Kitchen.
“I’m honored to be recognized by such a vital and dedicated local organization as Sixteenth Street,” Feigin said in a press release. “One of the key focus areas for the Milwaukee Bucks Foundation is youth health and wellness and we are proud to share in Sixteenth Street’s mission of making a positive difference for our city.”
Past honorees include corporate, civic, sport and philanthropic leaders such as Mayor Tom Barrett, Marcus Corporation chairman Steve Marcus, founder and managing partner of Hammes Company Jon Hammes, US Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy Thompson, MLB commissioner Bud Selig, Governor Jim Doyle and Senator Herb Kohl.
St. Paul Elementary Appreciates Volunteers
The St. Paul local community members recently gave their time to the students of St. Paul Elementary of Clarendon School District One. Teachers had the pleasure of co-teaching while volunteers spent some time in their classrooms. We would like to give a big thank you to our volunteers. If you would like to volunteer, please call 803 574 2150.
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Gwendolyn Snider (Guidance Counselor)
Courtney Brown and Stephanie Barkley from Lake Marion Ins. Co.
Pastor Robert China
Ashley Frye also from Lake Marion
Barbara Hill ( Literacy Coach)
Bridget Wells Walker Tire Co.
Other volunteers included Mrs .Patricia Pringle, Mrs. Beatrice Rivers, and Mrs. Shaneka Dixon .
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The game will go on.
The annual Congressional Baseball Game, which dates to 1909 and is a summertime tradition on Capitol Hill, will be played on Thursday despite Wednesday’s shooting at the GOP squad’s practice in Alexandria, Virginia.
It’s an annual event in which aging former Little Leaguers don their spikes and dust off their gloves in a game played for bragging rights and to benefit several charities.
House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., assured lawmakers assembled at a members’ briefing that the game will go on, prompting a standing ovation.
Once a relatively cozy affair, played at a minor league ballpark in Maryland, the game has gone big time in recent years and has been played at Nationals Park, just a few blocks from the Capitol.
BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — The mayor of Azerbaijan's second-largest city has been shot and wounded in an attack that also wounded his bodyguard.
The Interior Ministry said Elmar Veliyev, the mayor of Ganja, was attacked outside his office late Tuesday. It said in Wednesday's statement that the gunman was arrested by police. His motives weren't immediately clear.
Veliyev and his bodyguard have been hospitalized with gunshot wounds and are in stable condition.
Authorities said that President Ilham Aliyev has taken personal control of the investigation.
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ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP/WBOC)- Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot is seeking his fourth term as the state's chief tax collector.
Franchot filed his re-election papers Thursday at the Board of Elections in Annapolis. He was first elected in 2006 and is already the third longest-serving comptroller in the state's history.
"It has been the honor of a lifetime to serve as your comptroller," Franchot said in his reelection announcement. "With your support, I've worked every day to deliver the best customer service possible to the taxpayers who hired me, protect Maryland families from fraud and identity theft, and save your hard-earned money by fighting wasteful spending and debt."
Franchot is the first Democrat to file papers for comptroller. One Republican - Anjali Reed Phukan of Worcester County - has filed election papers.
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Subway bomb ignited by Christmas light, matches
NEW YORK - Law enforcement officials say a pipe bomb that exploded in a crowded New York City subway passageway was ignited with a Christmas light, matches and a nine-volt battery.
The officials say the short pipe was packed with explosive powder but didn't work as intended. The blast wasn't powerful enough to turn the pipe into deadly shrapnel.
Authorities have identified the attacker as Akayed Ullah, an immigrant from Bangladesh.
Law enforcement officials familiar with the investigation say he had looked at Islamic State group propaganda online and told investigators he was retaliating against U.S. military aggression.
The blast during the Monday morning rush hour injured three people besides Ullah, who's being treated at a hospital.
The people spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because they weren't authorized to speak publicly about the blast.
Bruno Mars is doing some good with his money…and he’s giving a lot of it. The singer announced over the weekend that he’s donating $1-million to help those affected by the Flint, Michigan water crisis.
The singer made the announcement during a stop on his “24K Magic tour” stop in Auburn Hills, Michigan, just outside of Detroit, with the money from the concert going to The County Foundation of Greater Flint.
“I’m very thankful to the Michigan audience for joining me in supporting this cause,” Bruno said. “Ongoing challenges remain years later for Flint residents, and it’s important that we don’t forget our brothers and sisters affected by this disaster.”
Favors accounted for 12 points (5-11 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-4 FT), 10 rebounds and one assist across 24 minutes in Friday's 129-97 win over the Suns.
Favors put together another solid performance in the Jazz's second consecutive 129-point effort, posting his second straight double-double in a relatively modest amount of time on the court. The 26-year-old big man has hauled in double-digit rebounds in four of the last six games overall, supplementing scoring contributions that are typically in the teens. Favors should continue serving as a reliable source of both points and boards across all formats provided his health endures.
March 30 Schweitzer-mauduit International Inc
* Has named Jeffrey Kramer as chief executive officer of company, effective as of April 21, 2017
* Schweitzer-Mauduit International Inc - Frédéric Villoutreix will depart from his position as chief executive officer
* Kramer, current chairman & Frédéric Villoutreix, current CEO, will serve as co-CEOs of company
* Schweitzer-Mauduit International-commencing on transition date, Kramer will transition from co-chief executive officer of company to sole CEO Source: (bit.ly/2mSCXvh) Further company coverage:
Ortom assures of prompt payment of salaries in 2017
Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has felicitated with the people of the state and other Nigerians and assured that his administration will continue to give staff welfare a priority in the new year. This was contained in his 2017 goodwill message signed by Mr. Terver Akase, his Chief Press Secretary.
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NEW YORK (AP) — A law enforcement official says what is believed to be an explosive device has been set off on Manhattan subway platform.
The explosion happened around 7:30 a.m. Monday. Details were still developing.
A person was arrested and has non-life-threatening injuries.
There was no immediate word of any other injuries.
The official spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly about the incident.
Passengers were evacuated as a precaution from the subway line where the explosion happened, near 40th Street and Eighth Avenue.
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) – Advocates are making another push to give the public a greater voice in turning over parcels of state-owned land to municipalities, businesses and individuals.
The Connecticut General Assembly’s Government Administration and Elections Committee will hear testimony Monday on a proposed amendment to the state constitution, requiring a public hearing on individual transfers and, in certain cases, a two-thirds majority vote of the legislature.
Concerns have been raised about the General Assembly and the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection being asked to transfer pieces of state parks, forests and wildlife areas.
Voters would have to approve a constitutional amendment. In order for the question to appear on November’s ballot, the bill must pass both chambers by a 3/4 majority or by a simple majority over two consecutive years.
ROCKY HILL, Conn. (WTNH) — Rocky Hill police are investigating what is being called an untimely death on Monday.
According to police, officers responded just after 3 p.m. to a residence on Elm Street for a report of an unconscious man.
Officers located a deceased male inside of a motor vehicle with what police believe was a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
The cause of death is currently under investigation.
Police say this was an isolated incident and that there was never any threat to the public.
The name of the deceased has not been released.
SANAA, Yemen — Yemeni security officials say a bomb has killed 11 civilians and wounded others in a busy district of a southern city.
They say the explosion struck a market in Qataba, in the southern Dhale province, on Monday, without providing further details.
No one immediately claimed the attack, but al-Qaida and Islamic State militants operate in southern Yemen.
The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they weren't authorized to speak to the press.
News Brief: Outlook For Alabama, California Fires, Honduras Election As voters in Alabama prepare to elect a new senator, we look at the potential consequences. Also, an update on fires in California and the contested election in Honduras.
Australia will abolish a temporary work visa popular with foreigners and replace it with a visa requiring better English-language and work skills, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said Tuesday.
The 457 visa was designed to fill Australia's skills shortage and allow holders to bring members of their family to Australia on 457 secondary visa.
Anyone now in Australia on a 457 visa will not be affected by the new arrangements.
The 457 visa, now used by about 95,000 foreign workers, will be replaced by a new temporary visa and the list of occupations that qualify for a visa will be reduced from more than 200 .
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SOUTH WINDSOR, Conn. (WTNH)– A Meriden man was arrested early Sunday after an argument in a South Windsor parking lot.
Police say at around 2 a.m, officers responded to Revolutions Bowling on Bidwell Road for an unwanted person complaint. The staff reported that two men and a woman were arguing in a parking lot and refusing to leave.
When officers arrived, they found that one of the men appeared to be intoxicated and that the argument was over his attempt to drive. The man was later identified as 23-year-old Kristion Neysmith, who police say was aggressive and uncooperative with officers.
Neysmith was then put in handcuffs but resisted efforts to be placed into a police cruiser. He was then arrested and charged with interfering with an officer and disorderly conduct. Neysmith was later released on $5,000 bond and will appear in court on August 24th.
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Rawalpindi - City police have arrested 18 one-wheelers from various areas of the city on the New Year eve and cases have been registered against them.
According to details, New Town police arrested 11 persons involved in one-wheeling while Civil Line police held seven one-wheelers.
Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Yousaf Ali Shahid had directed with strict orders to all the traffic wardens, inspectors and deputy superintendents of police to impound altered motorcycles, prepared for one-wheeling, from the youngsters moving around the city and send the violators to jail.
He said no one would be allowed to violate rule of law.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — LeBron James had 25 points, 14 assists and eight rebounds to turn back a charge from Andrew Wiggins and help the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 116-108 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night.
Channing Frye had 21 points and 10 rebounds while starting for All-Star Kevin Love, who will miss at least the next six weeks after having surgery on his left knee. Kyre Irving scored 25 points for the Cavs and James sealed the victory with a stepback 3-pointer with two minutes to play.
Wiggins scored 41 points against the team that drafted him and Karl-Anthony Towns scored 26 for the Wolves, who finished a six-game homestand at 2-4. The Wolves allowed Cleveland to shoot 51 percent and hit 13 3s.
REGINA – Defensive back Kacy Rodgers II was released by the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Saturday to pursue an NFL opportunity.
The 25-year-old spent the last two seasons with the Roughriders and played in 25 regular-season games.
Rodgers had 74 defensive tackles, one quarterback sack and one interception which he returned 50 yards for a touchdown. He added 12 defensive tackles in two playoff games in 2017.
Rodgers was set to become a free agent on Feb. 13.
Saskatchewan also released defensive back Erick Dargan, who played nine regular-season games in 2017 for the team.
CNBC's Ylan Mui reports that the Senate Budget Committee passed its version of a fiscal 2018 budget and Congressman Tim Murphy resigns.
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EMBED >More News Videos Your sneezes, coughs and sniffles may have started sooner than ever before this year thanks to an early spring allergy season that may wreak havoc on your health.
If you suffer from bad allergies, you'll love this new term that Fulshear police created.Fulshear police posted a photo of a car covered in pollen with the word "Pollen" that someone wrote with their finger."We have pollenfall rather than snowfall in Fulshear," it said on the Facebook post.Meteorologist Collin Myers said that the oak, pine and ash are at extreme levels.
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. - Miami Gardens police are asking for the public's help in finding a teenage boy who was last seen in December.
Police said Jabez Hayes, 15, was last seen between 5:15 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. on Dec. 24.
Hayes is described by police as a black male who is 5 feet 9 inches to 5 feet 10 inches tall, weighs 240 to 250 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Police said he had a low haircut and wore a black hooded sweatshirt, black shorts and white Fila slides.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Miami Gardens Police Department at 305-474-6473 or Detective Coleman at 305-474-1542.
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The following were arrested or booked into Hancock County Jail between June 6 and 11:
Richard D. Smullen, 68, Hancock, bail violation.
Brittany Z. Bragdon, 24, Orland, failure to appear.
Bruce W. Dawes, 48, Harrington, violating conditions of his release.
Dylan A. Norwood, 22, Hancock, bail violation.
Thomas C. LaCrosse, 32, Ellsworth, bail violation, possession of hypodermics.
Natalie Rodriguez, 30, Ponce, Puerto Rico, theft by unauthorized taking or transfer, tampering with evidence.
Zachariah W. McCarthy, 22, Blue Hill, operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant.
Zachary A. McGraw, 18, Ellsworth, OUI.
Zachary B. Eccleston, 21, Bar Harbor, default in payment of fine.
Justin N. Kane, 21, Sullivan, bail violation, assault.
Brandon A. Pinkham, 34, Southwest Harbor, domestic violence assault.
CBC quoted John Ries, an economics professor at UBC Sauder School of Business, about NAFTA changes.
Ries expects a deal between Canada and the U.S. may include adjustments on tariff exemptions for online shopping and liberalization of supply managed poultry and dairy.
There is a special election being held in Longview Saturday morning.
This race will determine who will fill the unexpired term of District 3 city councilwoman, Kasha Williams.
Williams left city council to run for a Gregg County Commissioner seat.
Voters who live district 3 can vote today from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Broughton Recreation Center, located at 801 S. Blvd.
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March 31 Coolpad Group Ltd:
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Voters in the Castle Rock School District have just today and tomorrow to get their ballots completed and returned for counting. The Castle Rock School District is going to voters with a $42.3 million bond measure, asking for money to build a new middle school, do renovations to the elementary school and the high school, and to do safety and security upgrades at all district buildings. Castle Rock School District voters have until 8 pm tomorrow night to return ballots; ballots can still be mailed, but they must be postmarked by 8 pm tomorrow to be valid for counting. Ballots can also be dropped off in the Castle Rock ballot box, or at other drop-off locations. Go to the Cowlitz County Elections web page for more information.
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May 3 Air Transport Services Group Inc
* ATSG posts strong first quarter revenue, earnings growth
* Q1 adjusted earnings per share $0.17 from continuing operations excluding items
* Q1 earnings per share $0.13 from continuing operations
* Q1 revenue rose 34 percent to $237.9 million
* Air Transport Services Group Inc - ATSG expects that its adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations for 2017 will be in excess of $260 million
* Air Transport Services Group Inc - ATSG currently projects 2017 capital expenditures of approximately $355 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
We all know what a wonderful privilege it is to live in this beautiful county of ours.
Leitrim boasts some of the most breath-taking scenery in Ireland.
Local man Gerry Faughnan demonstrated this so well when he took this picture of a full moon over Carrick-on-Shannon.
Simply stunning.
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2017 got off to a not so great start for Mariah Carey.
By now, you've seen (and heard) her meltdown on that big New Year's Eve show at Times Square. So what went wrong? Was Team Mariah or the production staff to blame?
While they're busy pointing fingers at each other, Blaine Stewart has some thoughts on what SHOULD have happened.
Hong Kong tattoo artist Mini Lau creates soft, feminine-feeling tattoos that are so peace-filled and natural-looking, I almost think my mother would have approved. Almost.
Lau is part of the artist collective that makes up Hello Tattoo, one of the most popular ink shops in tattoo-crazy Hong Kong. The collective embraces a wide variety of tattoo genres, and Lau’s penchant for small images and watercolor-like shading falls under the Korean style.
Lau’s inspiration comes from nature and from classic fairy tales, all which are wildly popular among her loyal following. Unlike most of the bolder, more brightly-colored tattoos I have featured over the years, these are so soft and minimal, they might actually age pretty well.
You can follow the very talented Lau on her website and on Instagram and Facebook.
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Re: Why win or lose on Sunday 2016 was a*success I am annoyingly positive so I like that article.
I agree with most everything in it. We have a much better core than we have had the last couple of years and I am cautiously optimistic about the draft now with Ireland onboard. If we could pull another one like this years we would be in pretty decent shape.
HUMBLE, Texas (AP) - Court records show a Houston-area woman is accused of placing a plastic bag over the head of her 1-year-old son and sending video of the abuse to relatives because she was upset that the child's father had a new girlfriend.
Twenty-three-year-old Jamelle Peterkin of Humble appeared in court Monday on a charge of endangering a child.
The boy's aunt, Ra'Neicha Broadnax, told KTRK-TV (http://abc13.co/2oPAGkt ) in Houston that in recent days she received videos and pictures from Peterkin also showing the child being slapped.
Broadnax said Peterkin indicated she was angry about the father's new girlfriend.
Records show Peterkin also placed a plastic bag in the child's mouth.
The current condition of the child is not detailed in the report.
Online records don't indicate whether Peterkin has an attorney.
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TORONTO — Canada's main stock index followed U.S. markets into the red as a Federal Reserve meeting looms and declines at Facebook over improper data use weighed on the tech sector.
The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 121.94 points to 15,589.39, led by declines in energy and base metals.
In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was down 335.60 points to 24,610.91. The S&P 500 index was down 39.09 points to 2,712.92 and the Nasdaq composite index was down 137.75 points to 7,344.24.
The Canadian dollar was trading at 76.46 cents US, up 0.05 of a US cent.
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Space Age hand-me-downs are soaring to a whole new level.
On Tuesday, SpaceX plans to launch its first rocket for NASA. The unmanned Falcon 9 — last used in June — will carry up a Dragon capsule that’s also flown on a previous space station supply run.
NASA’s International Space Station manager, Kirk Shireman, says the risk of launching a recycled rocket is about the same as for a brand new one. He says he’ll be just as anxious as he always is at every launch.
As before, the first-stage booster will attempt to land back at Cape Canaveral, Florida.
This will be the first launch in more than a year from Launch Complex 40. The pad was ruined when a SpaceX rocket exploded during testing in September 2016.
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A married man, Olusola Simeon, has been ordered to be remanded at the Ilesa prison, for savagely battering his girlfriend, Fadahunsi Alaba, for visiting him unannounced at Agowande, Osogbo, Osun state.
Simeone was, on Tuesday, arraigned before an Osogbo Magistrate’s Court, for assault. Alaba was said to have, at about 9:15pm on July 2, 2018, moved her belongings to Simeon’s house, unannounced, and ran into his wife and kids.
Shocked by the discovery, Alaba reportedly expressed her anger and queried Simeon, stressing that he did not tell her that he is married, throughout their six-year relationship.
According to Jafani Muslim, the prosecutor, the suspect became furious that Alaba visited his house without informing him, a development that led to a quarrel and the battery.
Simeon pleaded guilty to assault and was immediately convicted by the Magistrate, Awodele Adedoyin, who ordered that he be remanded in Ilesha prison custody till August 3, when the court will sentence him.
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The Board of Directors of FNB in a SENs announcement last week announced a proposal to change the name of the financial institution from FNB to FirstRand Namibia Limited.
According to the statement the rational and reason for the proposed change of the name is due to the fact that the activities within the FNB Namibia Holdings Limited Group have expanded to a multi-branded approach.
“The current naming of the listed entity is likened to one brand, being the FNB brand and does not reflect the multi-branded structure of the group. The proposed name, FirstRand Namibia Limited is representative of a holding company for a multi-branded Group, including the FNB, RMB, WesBank and Ashburton brands,” the financial insttute said.
Meanwhile a circular, which is to provide FNB shareholders with relevant information relating to the change of name and to enable shareholders to consider and approve the proposed special resolution for the name change was distributed on 16 March.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Rapper Meek Mill leaves prison after Pennsylvania high court orders him freed on bail while he appeals convictions.
Teen arraigned after Michigan school threat arrest
PAW PAW, Mich. (AP) — A southwestern Michigan 15-year-old has been arraigned in juvenile court following a threat of violence at his school and the discovery of guns and pipe bomb materials at his home.
The youth faced charges Monday of making a terrorist threat, two counts of possession of a shortened barrel firearm, possession of stolen firearms, and possession of bomb-making materials.
Van Buren County Sheriff Daniel Abbott says the Paw Paw High School student was arrested Sunday and is being held at a juvenile detention facility. He says the student's family alerted authorities to the threat.
Abbott says he believes something "was going to happen" on Monday morning.
Paw Paw Public Schools called off Monday classes as a precaution due to the threat. A search of the high school determined it was safe.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Spar Group Inc:
* Spar Group announces financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2017
* Q2 earnings per share $0.02
* Q2 revenue $43 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Dr. Bob Denton has a recap of Primary Day in Virginia and what it could mean for November. Dr Bob Denton (061417)
Rodney Walker was named the new head coach for Central basketball. (Courtesy: EVSC)
A familiar face will be in charge of the Central Bears basketball team next year.
During Tuesday's EVSC meeting, Rodney Walker was named the new head coach for Central basketball. Walker, who has been a coach at Central since 2006, was the coach for the Bear's JV team previously.
He helped lead the JV team to a 16-4 record last season.
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Kerry Smith, 41, pleaded guilty in federal court to sexual exploitation of a child. She was arrested last year on charges of producing the images then texting them to another child pornographer, Jason Kopp.
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Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has called on Northern leaders to promote girl-child education in the region. Sanusi, during the inauguration of Aminu Dabo College of Health Sciences laboratory complex in Kano on Monday, urged the leaders to give priority to female education as they did with their male counterparts. ‎‎”The people need to […]
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Rock Hill high school alum Roderick Howell making his first game winning shot in college plus rounds 1 and 2 of high school wrestling playoffs starts on Saturday and South Pointe will be hosting at home. CN2s Danyel Detomo has your Friday Sports Report.
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Charles Jenkins, husband of former Japanese abductee to North Korea Hitomi Soga, died Monday due to an unknown cause, sources said Tuesday. He was 77.
A former U.S. Army sergeant, Jenkins deserted to North Korea in 1965 and married Soga there in 1980. He came to Japan with the couple’s two North Korean-born daughters after being reunited in Jakarta with Soga in July 2004. Soga had earlier returned to Japan with a group of other abductees.
The couple began living in Sado, a Sea of Japan island city in Niigata Prefecture, from December 2004 with the two daughters, Mika and Brinda.
In an interview with Kyodo News in 2012, Jenkins said he was happy living with his family on Sado Island, from where his wife hails, and appreciated the freedom Japan offers.
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The Paris suburbs have the scene of violence and anger in the wake of the alleged sexual assault and beating by police of a 22 year old black man. The police investigation of the behavior of its own officers in Aulnay-sous-Bois cleared them of a deliberate attack. Does France have a problem with police violence and profiling? After the protests and riots following police brutality in the United States, is France having its own Ferguson moment?
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The Cleveland Cavaliers continue the 2017 NBA Playoffs against the Indiana Pacers on Monday in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference opening round. Here's how to watch, listen and stream the action online.
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Baku. 17 February. REPORT.AZ/ "Azerbaijan has imported $ 16.9 million citrus fruits in 2017."
Report informs, Agriculture Minister Heydar Asadov said at the board meeting of the Ministry of Agriculture.
According to him, citrus fruits in Azerbaijan are more organic: "Cultivated areas of citrus gardens should be increased in the country".
Minister said that Azerbaijan has less devices for fruit gardens: "Suggestions should be made soon for purchase of garden machines. We plan to bring them this year."
Santa Clara County wants to track down over 1,000 people to settle up fines, penalties and fees.
It’s not what you think, though.
Instead of owing, the people on this list are due money.
There is more than $460,000 in unclaimed money in the county. Officials said the money comes from a variety of sources such as fines, penalty assessments, fees and restitution due to victims of crime.
View the list of names at scgov.org under "Hot Topics."
Anyone who believes they may be due a refund or victim restitution payment based on their published names should fill out and return the claim form found on the county website: scgov.org/unclaimedmoney.
All claims should be filed by May 19.
A decades-long legal battle culminates in British Columbia on Tuesday with the start of a trial for a breakaway Mormon leader charged with polygamy. The legal battle dates back to the early 1990s when police first investigated allegations that residents of an isolated religious community were practising multiple or "celestial" marriages.
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Japan’s longest growth streak in over a decade
A surging stock market and a renewed “wealth effect” helped push the Japanese economy to its sixth consecutive quarter of growth — the longest unbroken streak in more than a decade.
(Reuters) - President Donald Trump has added Washington lawyer Joseph diGenova to his legal team handling the U.S. special counsel's Russia probe, according to Jay Sekulow, who also represents him.
DiGenova, a former U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, will be joining the legal team this week, Sekulow said in a statement on Monday.
(Reporting by Karen Freifeld; Editing by James Dalgleish)
Lehkonen's first career playoff goal held up as the Game 3 winner Sunday against the Rangers.
Lehkonen only skated 12:39 in the victory, but he made the most of it, sniping a power-play goal off a feed from Brendan Gallagher and firing four shots on goal. The 21-year-old is making an impact on the third line and has built off his impressive 18-goal regular season. Lehkonen has a wicked shot and a promising future, so with the Habs leading the series 2-1, it's players like these who could end up making all the difference.
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'TRYING TO PROTECT CHILDREN': City Councilor Michael Flaherty, above, is looking to close a 'loophole' that lets sex offenders live in public spaces by registering as homeless, as reported in the Herald. City Councilor Michael Flaherty is calling for a public hearing on how the city is tracking sex offenders, looking to close a "loophole" that lets them register as homeless and live in public spaces like the Common.
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Jennifer Lopez Wears Matching Accessory To Drake’s Las Vegas Show
American singers and new lovebirds, Aubrey Graham popularly known as Drake and Jennifer Lopez who recently made their relationship public have taken the intimacy to a new level. The New lovebirds were seen together at Drake’s New Year’s Eve show in Las Vegas rocking matching accessory. The 17-years difference has not stopped the music stars…
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Various organisations celebrated National Sport Day yesterday with a number of events designed to foster a culture of sports and promote a healthy lifestyle. Ashghal The Public Works Authority, Ashghal, marked the National Sports Day at a sports hall in Aspire Zone.
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A “large amount” of jewellery is said to have been taken from a property in Downham during a burglary last week.
Detectives are appealing for information after the incident, which is believed to have happened at an address on Bexwell Road some time between 12pm and 4pm on Thursday, April 13.
Items taken are said to include a Nikon D500 camera with two lenses, an empty safe, an unknown sum of money and a large amount of jewellery.
Officers are keen to speak to anyone who may have seen anything suspicious in the area between the times stated or has any information regarding the incident.
Witnesses are asked to contact Det Con Sam Harris at King’s Lynn CID on 101.
Alternatively contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Disney/ABC boss tainted by Strahan 'Live' drama The blame for Michael Strahan’s disastrous departure from “Live" fell on Ben Sherwood.
It's been a really rough week for Disney's Ben Sherwood ESPN boss John Skipper had his turn on the hot seat when Disney closed the popular sports site, Grantland, and reported subscriber erosion to the Street. Now colleague Ben Sherwood,...
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Patna: Nitish Kumar-led Janata Dal (United) or JD (U) has expelled 21 party members from their primary memberships over anti-party activities.
The development comes after senior member Sharad Yadav was replaced as party leader in the Rajya Sabha with Ram Chandra Prasad Singh.
State president Vashistha Narayan Singh suspended the members after reports of them going against the party emerged, as per sources.
Among those suspended includes former minister Ramai Ram, former MP Arjun Rai and former MLA Rajkishor Sinha.
Notably, On July 26, Kumar dissolved JD (U)’s grand alliance with Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and formed a new coalition with old ally BJP.
Iowa statehouse Republicans appear united in proposing about $32 million in new funding toward the state’s roughly $3.2 billion K-12 education budget.
Data shows per-pupil spending would go up by $67, totaling $6,731.
House Speaker Linda Upmeyer says the school budget was not cut last year and won’t be cut this year either:
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The amount is less than the $54 million increase proposed recently by Gov. Kim Reynolds.
It’s also less than the $40 million in extra funding approved last year.
Democrats in the legislature says the amount proposed does not keep pace with inflation.
The funding, for the budget year that begins in July, is expected to be finalized next week.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Latest on California wildfires (all times local):
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Crews aided by calm overnight winds kept a wall of flames from descending from mountains into coastal towns after a huge Southern California wildfire exploded in size over the weekend.
Thousands remain under evacuation orders Monday as the fire churns west through foothill areas of Carpinteria and Montecito, Santa Barbara County seaside towns about 75 miles (120 kilometers) northwest of Los Angeles. Much of the fire's new growth occurred on the eastern and northern fronts into unoccupied areas of Los Padres National Forest.
The fire, which had already destroyed more than 750 buildings, burned six more in Carpinteria on Sunday. It's just 10 percent contained after burning nearly 360 square miles (930 square kilometers).
Officials say the blaze, which broke out a week ago in neighboring Ventura County, is now the 5th largest in California history.
A Moroccan woman has been arrested for trying to smuggle a 19-year-old migrant from Gabon across the border with Spain curled up inside a suitcase.
The Spanish Civil Guard arrested the woman in Ceuta, a Spanish enclave next to Morocco, on December 30.
It comes as around 1,100 sub-Saharan African migrants today tried to cross into Spain from Morocco via Ceuta by storming a border fence.
Dozens of migrants made it to the top of the 6 metre barbed wire fence in the early hours before being lifted down by cranes, footage from a local TV station showed.
Only two people were allowed into Ceuta to be taken to a hospital while the rest were returned to Morocco, the Spanish government also confirmed in a statement.
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Five substance use experts share harm reduction efforts related to opioid overdoses at a public meeting on Friday.
The event starts at 7 p.m. at The Tech at 130 Wellngton St. E.
The panel includes Adam Chalcraft, harm reduction co-ordinator at Peel HIV/AIDS Network, Michael Parkinson, Waterloo Region Crime Prevention Council and Tara Gomes, epidemiologist and principal investigator at Ontario Drug Policy Research Network.
A conference, open to the public, follows Saturday at Delta Hotels Sault Ste. Marie Waterfront. That event runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Scholarships and Education Expo was held in Srinagar for Kashmiri students to provide them spot facilities. The event was organised by some private education firms in collaboration with state authorities. Colleges from India and abroad participated in the event which gave information to the students regarding courses and scholarships. Kashmiri students participated in the event and were happy to see different universities of the country offering different kinds of scholarships in various educational fields. Education Expo Srinagar provided an ideal platform for students to explore higher education options outside the state.
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The Boston Bruins have scored four power play goals in their last five games.
The B’s increased scoring with the man advantage helped them sweep a home-and-home series with the Buffalo Sabres, and they begin the new year with some positive momentum. They will look to continue that Tuesday when they face the New Jersey Devils.
Hear the latest on the Bruins in the “NESN Sports Today” video above, presented by People’s United Bank.
Treadsetters the Telford based wholesalers have appointed Peter Harper as Sales Director and is a board member.
Harper brings a wealth of sales and product experience having held a variety of senior management positions, he has headed up divisions such OTR, New Tyre sales, Retread & Casings, PPK/Mileage and assisted in developing a Sales Capability framework for all sales people during his 45 years with Goodyear Dunlop.
Harper will lead the sales teams in growing its UK, European and international sales operations, which currently stands at 45 countries globally.
The body of a 19-year-old trekker, who had gone missing three days ago, was today found in a deep trench in Dharamshala, the police said.Abhinav Kumar, a local, had left for a 12-km trek to Adi Himani Chamunda, a hill top temple situated at the height of around 13,000 ft in Dhauladhar ranges, on March 16 with his 7 friends, the police said.But he went missing midway and the matter was reported to the police yesterday, Senior Superintendent of Police Santosh Patial said. It was a group of seven boys on the trek. The three who reached the hill top first thought that the missing boy was with the rest of the boys who were on their way, while they presumed he has reached the hill top, Mr Patial said.He said rescue teams were pressed into service immediately but to trace Mr Kumar, who could not be found yesterday. This morning the body was traced in a 100-metre deep trench, the SSP said.
DETROIT (AP) — Well over half of drivers in every age group have texted behind the wheel, run a red light or driven faster than the speed limit in the last 30 days, according to a new study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety.
Young people are the worst offenders. Eighty-eight percent of drivers ages 19 to 24 admitted to texting, speeding or running a red light.
But 10 percent of drivers ages 60 to 74 have texted or sent email on the road, while 37 percent of drivers over 75 said they'd run a red light.
Drivers' behavior sometimes contradicts their instincts. More than three-quarters of drivers say it's unacceptable to text or email while driving, but 31 percent had done so in the last month.
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MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) " Albanian striker Besart Berisha set an A-League record when he converted a penalty in Melbourne Victory's 4-2 win over Newcastle Jets on Monday night, giving him 91 career goals in Australia's top-flight competition.
The win kept Victory within seven points of league-leading Sydney FC after 13 rounds.
The 31-year-old Berisha overtook Archie Thompson, another former Victory striker, for outright first among scorers in the league that was launched in 2005-06. He stepped up after a Jets player was penalized for handball in the area in the 30th minute and had no trouble from the spot, registering his 10th goal of the season.
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) " The market for a peculiar type of clay mined in Wyoming is looking up, thanks to a better outlook for oil and gas drilling and to kitty litter.
Over 90 percent of all bentonite mined in the U.S. and almost half worldwide comes from Wyoming. Bentonite helps with everything from clarifying wine to keeping landfills from leaking.
It's also an important ingredient in kitty litter and in drilling mud, the goop pumped down oil and gas wells during drilling to keep the bit cool and carry cuttings to the surface.
Bentonite mining companies such as Wyo-Ben say they suffered during a recent slump in oil and gas drilling but business is picking back up.
Steady demand for kitty litter helped Wyo-Ben and other bentonite miners through the downturn.
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You know how every once in a while, an NBA story drops that causes your jaw to hit the floor, usually for a reason other than “Bryan Colangelo might have talked crap about Joel Embiid from multiple private Twitter accounts?” We got one of those stories on Wednesday afternoon during the Houston Rockets’ exit interviews, courtesy of P.J. Tucker.
Apparently, Tucker wasn’t quite at 100 percent during Game 7 against the Golden State Warriors. But the veteran forward didn’t have a bum ankle or a hand injury — instead, Tucker played in the game after getting three root canals.
The playboy son of Equatorial Guinea's leader, notorious for his extravagant taste in cars, homes and Michael Jackson memorabilia, goes on trial Monday in Paris charged with plundering his country's coffers to fund his jetset lifestyle in France. Teodorin Obiang, the son of Equatorial Guinea's president, is set to go on trial in Paris, charged with plundering his country's coffers to fund his jetset lifestyle in France Teodorin Obiang, his country's vice-president, is charged with using state money to pay for a mansion on one of the swankiest avenues in Paris, along with a 76-metre yacht, a collection of designer suits and other indulgences.
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× FedEx truck crash knocks out power to Petersburg school
PETERSBURG, Va. — Classes at Robert E. Lee Elementary School, on Gibbons Avenue in Petersburg, have been moved to the gym and cafeteria after a morning crash knocked out power to most of the school.
A FedEx truck hit a utility pole near the school early Monday morning.
“The area surrounding Robert E. Lee Elementary School has lost electricity because of a traffic accident,” according to a Petersburg City Public Schools spokesperson. “All Lee students are safe and part of the school has electricity thanks to a generator.”
Teachers plan to use the school’s outdoor courtyard for additional learning space.
While the school day will end at its normal time — 4:05 p.m. — all after-school activities have been canceled.
Dominion Virginia Power estimated power would be returned between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Remember those days when you walked into a shop filled with colorful candies and got to choose a treat from among the bins? These Alabama candy shops will bring back sweet memories. Kelly Kazek | kkazek@al.com
Image caption Two women were injured outside the Courtyard nightclub on 29 April
A man accused of driving a car into pedestrians outside a busy Newport nightclub has pleaded not guilty to causing grievous bodily harm with intent.
McCauley Cox, 18, denied four counts in relation to two women injured outside the Courtyard nightclub on 29 April.
Judge Jeremy Jenkins remanded Mr Cox in custody at Newport Crown Court on Wednesday to stand trial on 15 October.
Police said the women's injuries were "potentially life changing".
October 2016. It was a simpler time. A time when the Minnesota Vikings traded for Sam Bradford, went 5-0 to start the season and looked like the best team in football.
November and December 2016. It was a simpler time. A time when the Detroit Lions thought Matt Stafford was the MVP in waiting, won eight of nine games and looked like a lock for the NFC North.
January 2016. Things make sense again. The Vikings lost eight of its last 11 games to miss out on the playoffs altogether, the Lions stumble into the playoffs with three-straight losses, and the Packers win the NFC North for the fifth time in the last six years. Just last that sink in, Lions and Vikings fans. Let that sink in…
Vikings were 5-0 at one point Lions were 9-4 at one point Packers were 4-6 at one point Packers win the NFC North — Scott Shapiro (@scottshapiro33) January 2, 2017
But don’t worry, there’s always next year!
KHAMMAM: In a fresh attack by the banned CPI-Maoists, over 100 of them armed with lethal weapons including mortars and LMGs attacked a security base camp at Toggudem in Chhattisgarh, which is just one km away from Telangana border on Saturday. About four Maoists and a security personnel were reportedly injured in the exchange of fire. A high alert has been sounded on the Telangana-Chhattishgarh border after the incident.
Sources said the highly armed Maoists attacked the camp of district reserve guards, special task force and armed forces. However, the alert security personnel retaliated pushing the Maoists behind. According to OSD Kothagudem D Uday Kumar Reddy, Chhattisgarh government had set up the camp for district reserve guards to restrict the movement of Maoists.
New Arsenal signing, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, will wear two different shirt numbers at the club.
The Albenian has taken over Alexis Sanchez’s No.7 shirt in domestic competitions but will have to wear 77 in the Europa League.
Due to UEFA regulations, the player is not allowed to wear the same number that Sanchez wore before his move to Manchester United in January.
The Gunners have revealed that the Armenian midfielder will wear the No.77 shirt in Europe, while Cazorla has been handed the No.19
Youngsters Mavropanos and Amaechi have been given the No.27 and No.72 shirts respectively.
A message on the club’s official website reads, “The No.7 shirt was vacated by Alexis this month but, because our former forward wore the number during our group-stage win against Cologne back in September, UEFA rules state that Mkhitaryan must wear a different number for the remainder of our Europa League campaign.”
The Scout Association has announced that it is now able to fundraise and accept donations online through a new partnership with Virgin Money Giving as its fundraising platform in the UK.
The partnership will make it easier for Scouts to share their fundraising activities with a wider audience and to collect donations.
At present there are over 40,000 young people on waiting lists to become Scouts across the UK. According to figures from the Scouts, adults working in Scouting contribute in excess of 364 million hours of voluntary work each year to their local communities, with the number of volunteers working for Scouting bigger than the combined workforces of the BBC (20,000) and McDonalds (67,000) put together.
Jo Barnett, Executive director of Virgin Money Giving said:
“It is great to see the Scouts seizing the initiative and embracing the concept of raising money online and we hope to make the lives of thousands of Scout volunteers much easier.”
Drummond Cox, leader of 26th Dundee Scout Group said:
Event time: June 15-18. Evenings at 8 PM, Sunday Matinee at 3 PM
Milwaukee favorite Doug Clemons and accompanist Anne VanDeusen present topnotch tunes, celebrate renowned singers, and have fun with a wide range of music from the Golden Age of Broadway. They've assembled a splendid collection of tunes by classic composers like Cole Porter, Rodgers & Hammerstein, Lerner & Loewe, and from contemporary musicals such as Les Miserables, Beauty and the Beast, and Phantom of the Opera. With songs made famous by legends like Ethel Merman, Liza Minnelli, and Robert Goulet, you're sure to be singing along with the biggest balladeers and belters from Broadway's blockbusters!
Price: Adult – $21 Senior (60+), Student, and Military Personnel – $18 Groups of 15 or more – $16
The year 2016 has come to an end. While the year had its problems, there were many great stories that came out of 2016.
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The village of Juzcar, in southern Spain, which became known as "The Smurf Village" after it was painted blue in 2011 by Sony Pictures to promote The Smurfs 3D movie. But, following a dispute over copyright, the village lost the right to market itself that way from Aug 15.
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Teaneck police were splitting up two men fighting in the street when one of them threw his ID at an officer, grabbed him by the shirt and began swinging and kicking while being taken into custody, authorities said.
Responding officers found ex-con Julio R. Javier, 28, and the other man struggling in a Memorial Day brawl in the middle of Beech Street on Monday and split them up, Police Chief Glenn M. O'Reilly said.
They began interviewing each separately when Diaz "became combative," the chief said.
Javier -- who already has a history of assault on police -- was charged with aggravated assault on a policle officer, and resisting while threatening police. He also was charged with carrying Ecstasy, the chief said.
Although police sent Javier to the Bergen County Jail, a judge ordered him released less than 24 hours later under the 2017 New Jersey bail reform law.
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Kellogg Co said on Friday it would buy the owner of RXBAR protein bars for $600-million as the world's largest cereal maker looks to expand its portfolio of healthier foods and tap millennial customers.
RXBAR, which is owned by Chicago Bar Co, will continue to operate independently after the deal, Kellogg said in a statement.
Kellogg like other processed food makers, has been battling weak sales amid a growing consumer preference for healthier foods, and has been making changes to its offerings by removing artificial ingredients and introducing healthier foods such as granola.
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"With its strong millennial consumption and diversified channel presence including e-commerce, RXBAR is perfectly positioned to perform well against future food trends," Kellogg CEO Steve Cahillane said.
Kellogg said it will pay about $400-million net of tax benefits for the company and RXBAR's net sales are expected to be about $120-million in 2017.
– Former WWE Superstar David ‘Gangrel’ Heath, recently spoke with the “The Roman Show” about Bray Wyatt originally wanting him to be part of The Wyatt Family, check out the highlights below:
“When I was talking to Bray he was saying he very much wanted me to come in but I think because of the name issue, WWE doesn’t own the name Gangrel, so things got shot down and stuff,” said Heath. “It would have been fun.”
“Awesome guys,” Heath said of the legendary WWE tag-team. “All of them are awesome. Proud of them all. Christian, Edge, Matt, Jeff, just great guys. You couldn’t ask for a better group of people to want to be around and work with.”
POWELL RIVER, B.C- Powell River’s municipal government wants to see less use of plastic bags.
During the council meeting on December 7, 2017, the assembled councillors directed municipal staff to send a letter to the provincial government, supportive of the City of Victoria’s single-use checkout bag plan.
The initiative from Victoria would prohibit the sale and distribution of plastic bags to customers. It has not yet been approved by that community’s municipal government.
Powell River council has previously directed staff to examine the possibility of eliminating plastic bag use from the community.
A former senior trade official said on Monday that the timing of the announcement by Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga - that Tokyo is prepared to reverse previous policy and pursue an 11-nation TPP without US partipation - was deliberate.
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Weddings are a beautiful occasion. It’s always sweet to watch a man and his wife promise to devote their lives to one another in front of their family and friends. The receptions are often the best part and this husband made sure he gave his new wife a ceremony she would never forget.
This is so smooth. My man better take notes pic.twitter.com/iHg2WbdeA2 — Wanna (@WannasWorld) December 8, 2017 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js
He killed it!
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Congressman Steve Scalise, who was badly wounded by a deranged gunman in June, threw out the first pitch at the Nationals-Cubs playoff game on Friday.
Scalise, who stood on the field with only the assistance of a walker, is recovering after being shot while practicing for the annual congressional baseball game with other lawmakers.
One of the Capital Hill police officers who was wounded in the shooting caught Scalise’s pitch at Game 1 of the National League Division Series.
Scalise was in grave condition in the days after shooter James Hodgkinson, 66, wounded him and four others. Hodgkinson was shot dead.
What happened: The Mariners bounced back from a 2-8 starting record this season with a three-game sweep over the Texas Rangers on Sunday. Mitch Haniger's three-run homer in the third and Guillermo Heredia's 3-of-4 hitting helped dig the Mariners out of an early five-run deficit.
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Wedding guests should switch off their phones during marriage services that clash with England’s quarter final with Sweden, the Church of England have said.
The senior cleric in charge of ‘life events’ attempted to dissuade guests from stealing glances at smart phones while in church.
The England game kicks off at 3pm on Saturday, a popular time for wedding ceremonies and accompanying lunches and speeches.
The quarter-final clash prompted the Church of England (CofE) to issue guidance for guests torn between the biggest England game in 28 years and warching friends or family getting wed.
The Revd Sandra Millar, the CofE’s head of life events said: “For those attending a wedding service at 3pm,...
Funeral For: Gladys Coates
Funeral Date: December 16, 2017
Gladys Coates, 90, of Carman passed away Wednesday, December 6th at Boyne Lodge. She is survived by 1 daughter, 1 son and their families. She was predeceased by her first husband Jim Howie and her 2nd husband Walter Coates.
The funeral service for Gladys Coates will be held Saturday, December 16th at 10am at Carman United Church with burial at Greenwood Cemetery.
Donations may be made to Boyne Lodge.
Arrangements by Doyle’s Funeral Home, Carman.
ST. PAUL, Minn. — A Minnesota judge has sentenced the girlfriend of Philando Castile to a year of probation for assaulting a woman last year.
Jurors acquitted 28-year-old Diamond Reynolds of felony assault but found her guilty of a lesser assault charge in March. The Star Tribune reports a Ramsey County judge also ordered Reynolds to perform community service and complete anger management counselling.
Judge Elena Ostby told Reynolds she hasn’t taken responsibility for her actions. Reynolds declined to make a statement at sentencing.
Reynolds gained international attention after livestreaming the bloody aftermath of the July 2016 shooting of Castile by then-St. Anthony police officer Jeronimo Yanez. Authorities alleged Reynolds was involved in an unrelated assault in St. Paul weeks before she was to testify at Yanez’s trial.
A jury acquitted Yanez last year.
Fraternal twins Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen have been in the spotlight since they were just a few months old, taking turns playing Michelle Tanner on Full House. Years later as tweens, the sisters started a massive movie empire, which had them hitting the red carpet all the time. Until they were teenagers, they definitely got ready together, and coordinated their hair and makeup looks to whatever was the hottest trend at the moment. In the late '90s/early '00s that was all about striped highlights and dark-lined eyes. In their late teens, Mary-Kate and Ashley started getting serious with fashion , launching multiple different brands. Their beauty looks become edgier and more fashion-forward. They experimented with vampy makeup and darker hair. Now, at 32 years old, the fashion moguls have their signature beauty and style look down perfectly. It's all about long, wavy hair in a natural dirty-blonde hue and a no-makeup makeup look. Relive their best looks throughout the years.
From its inception a decade ago , this website has argued strenuously on behalf of expanded parental choice in the Palmetto State - and across the nation, for that matter. Unfortunately, these arguments have been categorically dismissed by South Carolina's elected officials.
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On Sunday, May 20 the Union Public School District said goodbye to two educators with a combined six decades of teaching experience. UPSD Talented and Gifted program teacher Terry Gressett and Union Middle School sixth grade teacher Sheila Rouse will be retiring this summer after educating thousands of students.
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A House resolution that zipped out of committee today envisions this legislative session being extended until a recess April 7, with a return for adjournment May 5. The legislature convened Jan. 9 for a 60-day session. Lucky us.
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Woman found strangled in Schaumburg apartment
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Schaumburg police are investigating the strangulation of a 33-year-old woman whose body was discovered in her apartment Sunday after a request for a well-being check.
Tiffany Thrasher, of Clipper Drive, is believed to have died sometime between 8 p.m. Saturday and 11:45 a.m. Sunday, police said.
Nobody was in custody and no motive had been established as of late Monday afternoon, according to investigators.
The Cook County medical examiner's office conducted an autopsy Monday morning, and classified the death as a homicide by strangulation.
Friends of Thrasher were waiting outside her apartment when police officers arrived and entered the apartment for the requested well-being check.
Detectives are interviewing family, friends and associates to develop leads in the case, police said. Investigators are asking anyone with possible information related to the crime to call them at (847) 882-3534.
A male has been transported to a trauma centre with life threatening injuries after two men beat him senselessly with sticks.
The beating took place in Brampton, in the neighbourhood of Sandalwood Parkway and Cedarcliff Trail, near Sandalwood Heights Secondary School, just before 6:00 p.m. on March 19.
Witnesses called police to report the assault, but by the time police arrived on scene, the suspects had fled.
Peel police constable Harinder Sohi could not confirm the age of the victim, nor the type of stick that was used during the assault.
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A man arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a woman in York has been released on conditional bail.
North Yorkshire Police said the release was conditional pending further enquiries and that the 35-year-old man will answer bail at a later date.
He was arrested after the body of a 25 year-old woman was found in a property on Fourth Avenue, York at 1pm on Monday July 2.
Investigations are continuing and witnesses or anyone with information that could assist the investigation is asked to contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 1, and speak to the Force Control Room use reference number 12180118649 when providing details about this incident.
Elie Saab never fails each time to have us gasping in awe at the beauty of his work. This year, he took it even further with the interesting theme "Of Forms and Light" at his show in Paris fashion week. He translated Barcelona's artfulness through the use of figure hugging and dramatic designs. His interpretation of light came through the use of reflective and shiny textures which added an even more artsy touch to the beautiful pieces on the runway. He also used a lot of ruffles around the chest and shoulder area.
If you're as enchanted by his designs as we are, we suggest watching this video to take a look at how the designs and fabrics flow and move on the runway. Then, scroll down to take a look at our some of our favorite looks from Elie Saab's F/W 2018 Haute Couture collection and save them for inspiration.
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Congrats are in order for the Currys!
Chef extraordinaire and mama Ayesha Curry took to Instagram to reveal she and her husband, Steph Curry are expecting baby number 3.
The Cover Girl donned a ‘Preggers’ tee in the new photo, captioned, “Heyyyy how did this happen?! . Curry party of 5. Feeling very blessed… and very sick. Yippie! #curryfor3 ”
The Golden State couple, who have been married for 7 years, and share two daughters together, Riley 5 and Ryan 2.
Mi familia 😍😍😍😍😍 A post shared by Ayesha Curry (@ayeshacurry) on Jan 2, 2018 at 9:59pm PST
Are they aiming for a whole starting line up? We will see.
Congrats to the family!
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There is a side effect to removing historic statues that might not be immediately obvious: cost.
Besides the arguments on historical value and the importance that carries, each statue can cost tens of thousands, if not hundreds of thousands of dollars to remove. And the government passes on that expense to you.
You may remember the recent statue removal in San Antonio, which removed its lone Confederate monument last month from Travis Park. On Monday, city officials there found out that it cost nearly $260,000 to take out the statue! And that’s for the removal, police on site, and putting in some new shrubbery to replace it. Those costs, at least in the reports out so far, don’t include storage cost or destruction of the statue.
Now the left might view that as a low cost to destroy history but that is money you’re having to spend. Don’t forget, it’s your tax dollars being wasted here.
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Pakistan should do a Turkey. Form a buffer zone inside Afghanistan's territory next to the border. If the ANA cannot control its territory then Pakistan should not pay the consequences.
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Some call it the Witch's Hat. Other northern Californians have taken to calling the rocky outcrop Shark Tooth, for its jagged point jutting out of the water, as if loosened from a giant great white and upturned in the surf. But whatever the locals have called the formation for a century, it has been a prominent ...
TORONTO, April 12 Below are some key quotes from an appearance on Wednesday by Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz in Ottawa following the central bank's decision to hold benchmark interest rates unchanged:
POLOZ ON WHETHER A RATE CUT REMAINS AN OPTION:
"A rate cut, or further easing in policy, remains possible in the sense that there may be risks that are realized in the outlook, that pull us below the projection that we are offering up today."
"When we talked about that a few months ago we had seen a series of disappointing data points that led us to believe that the risks were beginning to tilt towards to the downside and the uncertainties that we were dealing with were similarly negative."
"And so it's in that context that we discussed the possibility of easing. But in this context, given the data that we've seen in the last few months, I can quite clearly say no, a rate cut was not on the table at this time." (Reporting by Fergal Smith, Alastair Sharp; Assembled by Dan Burns)
Three men face drug charges following separate arrests in the span of less than three hours Monday night which were made possible through the police’s Smart Policing Initiative.
Between 11:00 p.m. and 12:45 a.m., members of the Community Support Units from two districts made a number of proactive arrests in relation to drug offences through the initiative, an intelligence-led, evidence-based program designed to increase the Winnipeg Police System’s proactive policing potential through the use of data analysis, focused prevention and deterrence strategies which has been in place since 2012.
As a result of the three arrests which occurred in the West End and East Kildonan, officers recovered methamphetamine, heroin, crack and powder cocaine with a combined street value of just over $2,500 and an Airsoft pistol, bear spray, a spring-loaded folding knife and two cell phones.
All three suspects were detained in custody. One suspect was also processed on two warrants.
With Tuesday’s primary winners in the City of Falls Church echoing statewide outcomes, 27 percent of the City’s 9,525 active registered voters went to the polls. Democrats nominated Ralph Northam (64.3 percent) over Tom Perriello for governor and Justin Fairfax (52.9 percent) over Susan Platt and Gene Rossi. Republicans nominated Ed Gillespie (62.9 percent) over Corey Stewart (26 percent) and Fred Wagner, and Jill Vogel (57.2 percent) for lieutenant governor over Bryce Reeves and Glenn Davis.
A total of 2,577 total votes were cast in Falls Church according to preliminary, unofficial results from the City.
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Federal Labor is hopeful Australia can reset ties with East Timor after years of turbulence over a maritime boundary dispute. "All Australians are rightly proud of the role we played in supporting the Timorese people to claim their place as one of the world's newest and proudest democracies," Senator Wong said, referring to the Australian-led international peacekeeping mission following unrest after an independence referendum in 1999.
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WASHINGTON — A spokeswoman for House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (skuh-LEES’) says the Louisiana Republican plans to throw out the first pitch before Friday night’s playoff game between the Washington Nationals and Chicago Cubs.
Scalise made a triumphant return to the House last week — more than three months after he was wounded while practicing for an annual charity baseball game featuring members of Congress.
Scalise and four others were wounded when a gunman opened fire at the practice.
Strickland fired a scoreless inning with two strikeouts in the nightcap after giving up two runs over an inning in Game 1 of Sunday's doubleheader against the Nationals.
No, the two-run homer he surrendered was not to Bryce Harper, who was actually sidelined after suffering a knee injury in Saturday's contest. Sunday's runs broke up an eight-appearance scoreless streak for the veteran reliever. Strickland maintains a 2.40 ERA despite carrying a hefty 1.50 WHIP and 5.2 BB/9. He should continue to see hold chances for the Giants down the stretch, but the hard-throwing righty's 5.22 xFIP warns fantasy owners of tough times ahead.
WELL, THAT’S BECAUSE IT’S NOT: Poll: Majority of voters don’t think Trump’s executive order is a ‘Muslim ban.’
The Feb. 11-13 survey found 56 percent of registered voters deemed the order a “terrorist hot spot restriction,” while 37 percent said it was a “Muslim ban.”
Although more than half of the those polled do not believe the move was not an attempt to discriminate based on religion, a majority of the country disapproves of the executive order. Forty-six percent supported Trump’s Jan. 27 immigration order.
With a favorable schedule in two of their final three regular season games, the Dufur Rangers are in control of their own district playoff destiny.
As it stands, the Rangers remained one game behind both Horizon and Sherman for the fourth slot after a 53-18 road drubbing of Arlington Friday.
Dufur (10-10 overall, 6-5 league) surged forward by a 28-9 margin through the opening half, and then dropped the hammer down with a 25-9 run in the final 16 minutes.
Mikayla Kelly racked up a season-high 16 points, 10 in the first half, Raymona Meanus hit double figures with 10, Katie Beal had eight, and Chloe Beeson ended up with six points.
All told, Dufur tallied 26 field goals and went 1 of 10 from the free throw line.
Arlington (1-13, 0-11) notched eight field goals and went 2 of 10 on free throws, with Emily Kirby scoring nine points and Sara Grady adding four.
Dufur next hosts Mitchell-Spray at 6 p.m. Friday.
PITTSBURGH (AP) - A jury has been chosen in the case of a Pennsylvania businessman accused of mortgage fraud who won a new trial because the judge, witnesses and jurors who convicted him last year saw his defense attorney sleeping.
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports jurors were selected Monday for the proceedings in the case of James Nassida scheduled to begin Aug. 29.
U.S. District Judge Donetta Ambrose ruled this year Nassida was denied a fair trial because attorney Stan Levenson dozed off during the October trial. Levenson has acknowledged he fell asleep because he was taking cold medicines that made him drowsy.
Nassida founded Century III Home Equity. Prosecutors allege he used inflated assets and fake property appraisals to help clients get millions of dollars in fraudulent mortgage loans.
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Aug 15 (Reuters) - Phileo Australia Ltd:
* Updates on sale of its residential subdivision site at Black Forest road,Mambourin,Victoria to Country Garden Mambourin Pty Ltd
* Purchaser Country Garden Mambourin received letter from foreign investment review board granting approval for acquisition Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Police say a woman was fatally shot and a man was wounded during a home invasion robbery in southwest Oklahoma City.
The victims' names have not been released.
Lt. T.G. Childs told reporters three people forced their way into the home about 3 a.m. Sunday and opened fire.
Childs says the suspects eventually stole two vehicles from the home.
No arrests have been announced.
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The Scottsbluff City Council Monday evening gave their initial approval to a four percent occupational tax on hotel accommodations to assist with continued declines in sales tax receipts.
Scottsbluff City Manager Nathan Johnson told the Council that sales tax receipts have shown a decline in 4 of the past 7 months, with April tax revenues currently down 7.75%
Fr. John Sorensen from Our Lady of Guadalupe Church spoke in favor of the ordinance, maintaining it was a way to diversify revenues, help the general fund, and fund special projects . Local hotel owner Terry Jessen spoke in opposition, saying there would be a tendency for people not to stay in Scottsbluff, but rather opt for Sidney, Ogallala or somewhere else.
A motion to waive three readings of the lodging tax ordinance ordinance died on a lack of a second, so the ordinance will have to be read two more times before going into effect.
April 12 Inspec Inc :
* Says co files a lawsuit with the Tokyo District Court, aiming to cancel the surcharge order which received on March 14 from the Financial Services Agency
* Says in the surcharge order received on March 14, the company was ordered to pay surcharge of about 12.2 million yen by May 15
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2:40 Texas woman convicted of voter fraud says she voted Republican Pause
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The owner of the dog that police say mauled a Princeton woman last week will face charges. (WFIE)
The owner of the dog that police say mauled a Princeton woman last week will face charges.
[Related: Petition to change dog bite ordinance goes before Princeton City Council]
We spoke with the Gibson County Prosecutor after he came out of a meeting to discuss this case. He told us the dog's owner will be charged.
The county prosecutor wasn't able to go into detail until he files them and the charges are made official.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - The Hut Group said on Monday it has acquired Berlin-based cosmetics subscription service provider Glossybox from majority shareholders Rocket Internet and Kinnevik Online.
Glossybox is a box of cosmetic products which customers can subscribe to on either a rolling monthly or fixed term basis.
The terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Sky News reported earlier on Monday that The Hut Group would announce its takeover of Glossybox for an undisclosed price from Rocket Internet and Kinnevik Online.
The Hut Group adds Glossybox to its existing portfolio, that includes Beautybox, Grow Gorgeous and Lookfantastic.com. (Reporting by Justin George Varghese in Bengaluru; Editing by Greg Mahlich)
In fact, the praise has become so widespread that they have caught the eye of former Real Madrid and Spain goalkeeper Iker Casillas. A winner of five La Liga titles, three Copa Del Rey's and three Champions League's while at the Bernabeu as well as two European Championships and a World Cup win at international level, you would have thought that the 35-year-old shotstopper had seen it all.
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NEU union members at Acton High School in Ealing, west London, struck on Tuesday. The walkout follows a 24-hour strike last Thursday and a two-day strike last month.
Strikers are fighting bullying, management’s response to behaviour issues and a planned takeover by Ark.
Ealing NEU divisional secretary Stefan Simms told Socialist Worker the strike was solid.
“We know that 109 were on strike out of 117,” he said.
“We’ve done lots of leafleting and a majority of responses from parents and others support us.”
Workers plan a two-day strike from next Tuesday and another two-day strike the following week.
Then they plan three-day strikes until the end of term.
The Center for Individual Rights filed a lawsuit last week challenging public sector unions’ ability to collect fees from nonmembers, nearly a year after the death of a U.S. Supreme Court justice stymied its last bid to stop that practice.
But that conservative advocacy group and its lead lawyer, Michael Carvin of Jones Day, may have to get in line behind the National Right to Work Committee, which already has seven cases on similar grounds percolating in the courts, including one that is a step away from the Supreme Court.
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This is to inform you that the Board of Directors of ZF Steering Gear (India) Limited (the "Company'), at their meeting held today i.e. May 30, 2018 has inter-alia:i. Approved the Audited Financial Statements (Standalone and Consolidated) for the fourth quarter/ financial year ended March 31, 2018.ii. Recommended a Dividend of Rs. 8/- (Rs. Eight only) per equity share of Rs. 10 each, for the financial year ended March 31, 2018. The dividend, if approved by the shareholders, will be paid on or after August 29, 2018.iii. Decided that the 38thAnnual General Meeting of the Company will be held on Monday, August 27, 2018.Source : BSE
San Marcos: 20 accused in heavy equipment theft, crime ring
SAN MARCOS, Texas (AP) — Investigators say 20 people have been indicted for allegedly being part of a Texas crime ring that stole heavy equipment and sold the expensive items for cash or drugs.
San Marcos police on Tuesday announced indictments returned in June helped break up the theft ring in an investigation since last summer.
Police in San Marcos, about 30 miles (48 kilometers) south of Austin, estimate more than $765,000 worth of equipment was stolen from construction sites.
Vehicles and buildings were also burglarized. Investigators also linked the crime ring to guns and gangs.
Police say the charges include theft, engaging in organized criminal activity and fraud-related counts. Two convicted felons were arrested for parole violation.
Police say six indicted suspects remained at large Tuesday.
Mrs. Aisha Buhari represented by Her SSA Admin, Dr Hajo Sani extended her goodwill for the new year to Children born on the first day of the year, She presented gifts to the first baby of the year and other babies at the Gwarimpa Hospital, ABUJA.
Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with Nainoa Thompson and discusses the science of celestial navigation with Maeve Higgins and Frank Reed.
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DUNSTABLE, Mass. (AP) - A skydiver who was blown off course in Massachusetts has been rescued after spending hours stuck about 70 feet (21 meters) up in a tree.
Dunstable police said late Sunday that the man had been removed from the tree more than two hours after rescue teams were first dispatched.
Don Mayer, the airport manager at Pepperell Skydiving Center, tells WBZ-TV the man is an experienced diver who missed the landing area.
Mayer says the man was embarrassed, but not seriously hurt. He says there were five other people who jumped from the same plane.
Federal Government has disclosed that only 13 million Nigerians pay taxes. Out of this number, only 40 Nigerians pay over N10 million per annum as tax, in an estimated population of 180 million. This comes as the government has promised to capture abandoned projects in the country from the 2018 budget. Ben Akabueze, director-general, Budget…
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Police in Chester are investigating Delaware County's first homicide of the year.It happened around 8:20 a.m. Monday on Howard Street near the intersection of 22nd Street.A man in his late 20s or early 30s was found shot inside a gray SUV.The victim's identity has not been released.So far, no word on a motive.
THE following companies made announcements before the start of today's trading which may affect their share prices.
Super Group: The local food and beverage maker, known for its Super and Owl Coffee brands, will be ending its two-decade public listing after an offer from a Dutch company to take it private has met a crucial threshold. With the number of issued shares in public hands now below 10 per cent, trading of the shares will be suspended at the close of the offer on April 25.
Q & M Dental Group: Trading of its shares has been temporarily suspended, pending release of an announcement. No further details were shared in its filing to the Singapore Exchange on Tuesday morning.
Nippecraft Limited: The paper products maker has to make a cash exit offer to its shareholders, and has until May 9 to do so before trading of its shares ceases on the Singapore Exchange's main board.
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April 6 Bank of America Corp's Merrill Lynch Global Wealth Management appointed financial adviser Aaron Dykas and senior registered client associate Lisa Schaffer to its Boise, Idaho office.
Dykas joins from Wells Fargo Advisors, a unit of Wells Fargo & Co and has more than 20 years of industry experience.
Schaffer also joins from Wells Fargo Advisors, has worked in the financial services industry since 1993. (Reporting by Akankshita Mukhopadhyay in Bengaluru)
Anthony and B.J. Minton of Marion have purchased Conrad's Harvest Foods and they began managing the grocery store on Friday. Their two...
Veteran film director Kundan Shah passed away on Saturday, October 7, according to TV reports.
He was 69 years of age. Details about the cause of his death are still awaited.
Shah, who achieved iconic fame with the social satire Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro, also directed Shah Rukh Khan-starrer Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa in 1994.
Filmmaker Milap Zaveri tweeted after the news broke: "RIP Kundan Shah. #JaaneBhiDoYaaron was a classic. #KabhiHaanKabhiNaa is one of my fav films ever. May u Keep the heavens entertained [sic].
Remember when top-notch talent used to shun corporate affairs? Well, those days have gone the way of the public pay phones. These days A-Listers are banging down the door to get onto the Cannes Lions list of invited guests.
Over the weekend, whispers were exchanged that concert promoter Live Nation is expected to bring down a big, as yet, unnamed act. Stay tuned.
Music streamer Spotify, down on the Riviera in force, just announced in a blog post on Thursday that its ad revenue jumped 50 percent year-on-year in 2016. It now counts 140 million global monthly active users.
“Spotify’s streaming intelligence provides psychographic and behavioral audience insights which go beyond traditional demographics,” Brian Benedik, the company’s global head of sales, boasted.
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She graduated from Pen-Hi and in June will celebrate her 30th year with the City of Penticton, working at the Penticton Community Centre, the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre and for the past 15 years, at City Hall. She presently serves as Sgt.
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The Latest on the shooting of House Majority Whip Steve Scalise : 9:20 a.m. Sen. Jeff Flake says the gunman in the shooting of Rep.... CADILLAC - Robert A. Dahlstrom, of Cadillac, passed away Monday, June 12, 2017, at Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital. He was 89 years old.
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The RCMP is investigating a complaint that a man forcibly dragged a woman into a car in Cole Harbour, N.S., Tuesday night and drove off with her.
Police said in a statement that they've been unable to find the man, woman or the car.
It happened just after 10 p.m. on Flying Cloud Drive, police said. The car was last seen heading toward Gregory Drive.
Police described the suspect as a black man, who's 20 to 30 years old, around 5'9, with a thin build and wearing dark clothing.
The woman is described as white, 18 to 20 years old, with blond hair. She was wearing a white tank top, police said.
The four-door car, which could be a Dodge Charger or Dodge Dart, is dark in colour with brake lights that light up the whole back of the car, RCMP said.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Halifax District RCMP at 902-490-5020 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
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The Nutcracker is the most recognizable and most performed work in the classical ballet canon. The National Ballet invited members of Toronto’s vibrant and diverse dance community to attend a special, free performance of The Nutcracker on Friday, December 8 in honour of Canada 150.
Participating organizations shared a short video clip of their dance troupe which was posted on the National Ballet website as well as shared on social media and in the lobby on the evening of the performance. Additionally, the audience attended the performance in their traditional dance costumes creating a lively celebration of the diversity of dance throughout the Four Seasons Centre.
Participants from more than 50 organizations attended Dance Mosaic: Canada 150, including our very own Thu Thao Dance group.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 4 Midday' game
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday afternoon's drawing of the Iowa Lottery's "Pick 4 Midday" game were:
1-0-8-0
(one, zero, eight, zero)
22:57 Reported News Briefs Iyar 9, 5778 , 24/04/18 Iyar 9, 5778 , 24/04/18 Rome Jewish community to boycott Liberation Day ceremonies Read more Jewish community to boycott ceremonies to mark Italy's liberation from the Nazis over inclusion of anti-Israel groups. ► ◄ Last Briefs
DOR receives nearly 560K child tax credit claims
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The state Department of Revenue has received nearly 560,000 claims for Gov. Scott Walker's $100 per-child tax credit.
The deadline for filing a claim was 11:59 p.m. Monday. According to a posting on DOR's website Tuesday morning, the agency has received 558,415 claims.
DOR spokeswoman Patricia Mayers didn't immediately reply to an email Tuesday inquiring about how much the state has paid out.
Democrats have accused Walker of setting up the rebate and a five-day sales tax holiday in August as nothing more than election-year bribes.
State Senate Democratic Minority Leader Jennifer Shilling's aides say Shilling's husband claimed the credit for their two children and donated the $200 to the La Crosse School District to offset families' lunch debts.
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Sometimes someone makes a profound impact on our lives and never knows about it. This person becomes our hero. That's what happens every day in healthcare in Hawaii.
Heroes are most often recognized for saving lives. They give us hope. They are there for us when we feel most afraid, and think hope is lost.
I'm sure that a doctor, nurse, social worker, pharmacist, nurses aide, or physical therapist changed your life in a way you'll never forget.
Here's your chance to say thank you.
Five Hawaii healthcare heroes are being selected from around the state. They will be honored at a dinner with more than 400 guests.
These Hawaii Healthcare Heroes are nominated by patients who feel their lives will never be the same because of acts of kindness, and the skill of a professionals working in healthcare.
To nominate your hero by Friday, June 16, click here.
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Bellefontaine’s girls swim team made a major statement Saturday by winning the 18-team Trotwood-Greenon Invitational.
The Lady Chiefs piled up 262 points, easily finishing ahead of second-place Minster (175).
On the boys side, Bellefontaine finished 16th out of 21 teams. Indian Lake took 15th.
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The former Mississippi medical examiner responsible for an autopsy report that's been delayed for months is speaking out.
× Loyola University Athletic Director Steve Watson: “We’ve been going about 90 miles an hour”
Loyola University Ramblers Athletic Director Steve Watson joins John to talk NCAA tournament wins thus far, and Sister Jean’s impact on the Loyola basketball team and beyond. Join the effort to get her invited onto the Ellen show!
Selena Gomez’s “Bad Liar” now has a music video. Gomez plays not only her own character in the video, but also the character’s mother, the school principal, and a blonde woman. The song features a sample from Talking Heads’ “Psycho Killer,” and David Byrne even said he liked it.
At the end of the video, Gomez teases something new titled “Fetish.” Read our review of “Bad Liar” and watch the music video below.
SPAULDING, Ill. (WAND) - The Spaulding Veterans Memorial hosted their annual Memorial Day ceremony this morning. Governor Bruce Rauner and other special guests such as Rodney Davis were there to remember our fallen heroes.
Jeremiah Williams, the co-chairman of Spaulding Veterans Memorial Hospital says: "were representing the soldiers that have fallen during war time. That's what Memorial Day is all about. We've got the governor and us congressmen here to help represent,"
The ceremony kicked off with the Pledge of Alligence followed by a 21 gun salute and Taps. This is the sixth year Spaulding has hosted the event.
Baku. 19 September. REPORT.AZ/ Agreement on development of natural gas trade between Turkey, Greece and Italy came into force.
Report informs, Turkey's Haberler reported.
Notably, the agreement has already been published in the official Turkish media. The agreement envisages increasing the natural gas trade between the three countries via the gas transit corridor. Along with the diversification of sources of energy imports, at the same time, the agreement aimed at safeguarding the supply of gas to both parties and other European markets intends to ensure liquidity in these countries.
According to agreement, BOTAŞ from Turkey, DESFA from Greece and Poseidon from Italy will operate in such areas as system operators.
MOSCOW (Sputnik) — On December 2, 1956, a group of revolutionaries led by Castro returned to Cuba from exile in Mexico on a small yacht called the Granma, landing in the province of Oriente. The group grew to become the Rebel Army, which launched a guerrilla war against the regime. The ceremonies dedicated to the 60th anniversary of Granma's landing had been postponed for a month due to Castro's death on November 25, 2016.
According to the organizers, the parade will feature a replica of the Granma yacht and Rebel Army columns.
Units of the Cuban army, including, tank divisions, special Navy troops, and the border patrols will also join the parade.
April 5 Karyon Industries Bhd
* Yet to finalise financial impact to kib and its subsidiaries
* As at 4 April 2017, HLSB had received a total of 1 million RGT interim compensation sum from the insurance company
* Refers to fire incident of Hsing Lung Sdn Bhd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of KIB Source (bit.ly/2nawaNQ) Further company coverage:
During winter months in Russia, you don't need to go far to find postcard-perfect scenes of fluffy white snowflakes. Best wake up at the crack of dawn before all those pedestrians and cars ruin the winter fun.
Before the cold sets in, we asked you to share your most beautiful shots of the arrival of winter on Instagram. Here are some of our favorites.
Want to participate? This week's theme is "Russia’s best views." Take your best photo and submit it on Instagram by tagging us @themoscowtimes or using the #themoscowtimes hashtag.
Or join us on a walk through the park, which was last week's topic.
The transfer window opening on Sundaycan only mean one thing: a whole lot of rumours about players joining Arsenal.
January has traditional been a quiet month in the transfer market for Arsene Wenger, but over the last two seasons he has bought Gabriel and more recently Mohamed Elneny, so there is a chance he will make another signing in the coming weeks.
A left-back appears to be Arsenal's main priority, but a new striker or creative midfielder if Mesut Ozil leaves is also a possibility.
Here is a round-up of the latest transfer news and rumours for Arsenal.
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Arsenal have joined the race to sign Sevilla midfielder Steven N'Zonzi, according to The Daily Express.
The former Stoke and Blackburn man is a tough-tackling presence in central midfield, and is reportedly also a target for rivals Chelsea and Manchester City, along with Serie A champions Juventus.
Arsenal will lose Mohamed Elneny to the Africa Cup of Nations later this month, and Wenger is keen to bolster his midfield options.
Drivers are reminded to drive with caution as paving projects continue around The City of Hattiesburg.
Chief Communications Officer Samantha McCain said the projects start on Raspberry Lane and South 37th Avenue Monday, and should not take more than a couple of days to complete.
"We apologize in advance for the inconvenience this causes citizens as we take these efforts to improve our city infrastructure. We ask that all citizens adjust travel routes and travel times accordingly," McCain said.
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Baby could become youngest to ever complete Appalachian Trail While most tots only see the outdoors from a stroller or bike seat, 15-month-old Ellie Quirin will have hiked 2,200 miles by the time she attends nursery school. Along for...
Hiker goes missing on the Appalachian Trail A local Manhattan man is missing on the Appalachian Trail, officials said Monday. Brett Sposito, 49, of Harlem was reported missing by his wife Sunday, cops said. Sposito is an...
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Journal reveals missing hiker knew she was going to die AUGUSTA, Maine — An Appalachian Trail hiker whose remains were discovered last year survived at least 26 days after getting lost, kept a journal of her ordeal and ultimately resigned...
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White Day: A Labyrinth Named School will launch for the PlayStation 4 in North America and Windows PC via Steam worldwide on August 22, and for the PlayStation 4 in Japan on August 24 and Europe on August 25.
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Pete Najarian recommended on CNBC's "Fast Money Final Trade" a long position in Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE: XLF). He noticed that options traders bought more than 100,000 contracts of the Nov. 27 calls in the name.
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Steve Grasso believes that Vista Outdoor Inc (NYSE: VSTO) is going to trade much higher. He has been long for a couple of weeks.
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Paranoia about upsetting women has made society overly indignant about blunt language
The sound of louts swearing and leering, playing fast and loose with the f-word and more besides, is one of the least pleasant on Earth. Many is the time my stomach has turned at an uncalled-for barrage of expletives – particularly when directed at another human being.
But the sense that we’re growing increasingly unable to tolerate not only swear words but brusque and, yes, slightly rude speech full stop is far more concerning. And boy, have we become thin-skinned, as a kerfuffle involving the University of Reading has made clear.
Reading has decided to offer 14 scholarships to refugees living in the area,...
Police in Grand Traverse County are investigating a breaking and entering at a storage facility.
All Season’s Storage in Fife Lake was broken into sometime over the last few weeks.
According to the sheriff’s office, someone broke into the storage facility, slit the shrink wrap on numerous boats.
The suspect or suspects also got into several boats and broke into a RV by smashing one of the windows.
The sheriff’s office is attempting to determine if anything was stolen during the break-in.
The case is still under investigation.
BARRIE, Ont. — GO Transit says a fatality near its Barrie South station has halted train service in the area.
The agency says police are at the scene and trains will not be able to move until given the green light by investigators.
It says that could take a few hours.
Metrolinx spokeswoman Anne Marie Aikins says GO Transit is working with first responders to restore full service as fast as possible.
NEW YORK (AP) — Sinclair Broadcast Group will sell nine TV stations to Standard Media Group for $441.7 million as part of its plan to meet regulatory approval for its pending $3.9 billion acquisition of Tribune Media.
The sale of the stations is contingent on the Tribune deal closing. Sinclair said it expects that deal to close by the end of the second quarter.
The moves come after Sinclair received widespread attention after news reports earlier in April showed dozens of Sinclair news anchors reading an identical script expressing concern about "one-sided news stories plaguing the country." At the time, President Donald Trump tweeted his support of the network.
The stations include one each in Oklahoma, Michigan, North Carolina, Virginia and Iowa and four in Pennsylvania.
Sinclair owns 193 stations across the country.
Free health care clinics planned in eastern Kentucky
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The Kentucky Air National Guard is partnering with state officials and other military branches to offer free health care clinics in four counties.
A joint statement from the guard and the Kentucky Department for Local Government says the clinics will run June 15-24 in Beattyville, Booneville, Irvine and Jackson.
Lt. Col. Amy Mundell is a medical administrative officer in the Kentucky Air Guard's 123rd Medical Group, which is serving as the lead military agency. She says some services will include medical screenings, non-emergency treatments, sports physicals, and dental and optical exams. Patients will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis.
Mundell said the program gives military health professionals experience in providing medical, dental and optical care in a field environment while also serving citizens who are uninsured or underinsured.
Controversy isn’t something new for Roseanne, it’s been with her since the beginning…but this time it will be difficult if not impossible to bounce back. We’ve all heard the story, we’ve read the initial tweet and the ones that followed that just dug the hole deeper. Roseanne…push the button, repeatedly…please. She’s asked for us to not defend her (which I don’t believe anyone has been that I’ve seen), and she has apologized for her Ambien induced ‘mistake’ that continues to grow and grow.
There have been some posts suggesting that, not that people are cool with what she tweeted, but saying it’s freedom of speech and she has a right to say whatever she feels at the moment. True, but racism or any other type of hate spewing doesn’t come without repercussions. In case you’re curious on the legal definition…
Legal Definition of freedom of speech
Retired Vice Adm. Robert Harward is a former deputy commander of the U.S. Central Command at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa.
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On Friday 12 January 2018, curators Julie Freeman and Hannah Redler Hawes left work at London’s Open Data Institute confident that, come Monday morning, there would be at least a few packets of crisps in the office.
Artist Ellie Harrison‘s Vending Machine (2009; pictured below) sits in the ODI’s kitchen, one of the more venerable exhibits to have been acquired over the institute’s five-year programme celebrating data as culture. It has been hacked to dispense a packet of salty snacks whenever the BBC’s RSS feed carries a news item containing financial misfortune.
No one could have guessed that, come 7 am on Monday morning, Carillion, the UK government’s giant services contractor, would have gone into liquidation. There were so many packets in the hopper, no one could open the door, say staff.
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Photo of chat piles in the area around Tar Creek left behind from mining operations.
The City of Miami is repairing a faulty drainage line that leaked compost liquid into Tar Creek.
State inspectors say the spill turned the creek dark for about two miles, killing thousands of fish.
Tar Creek is a superfund site that is still in the recovery process after decades of contamination from zinc and lead mining.
The drainage line leak is unrelated, but inspectors are calling it a setback.
Howard finished with 23 points (9-13 FG, 5-7 FT), seven rebounds, two blocks and one assist across 30 minutes in Monday's 116-103 victory over the Thunder.
Howard has been a beast of late and continued his strong play in a surprisingly easy victory over the struggling Thunder. Over his last three outings, he has averaged 23.0 points, 13.0 rebounds, and 3.4 blocks. These are numbers owners were used to in his glory days playing for Orlando, and he will look to keep things rolling when his team travels to Houston to face James Harden and the Rockets.
BANGKOK (AP) — A Thai court of appeals has dismissed criminal defamation charges against a British labor rights activist who was sued by a fruit packaging company after he alleged human rights violations at its factory.
Andy Hall’s protracted legal battle stemmed from a 2013 report he researched for Finnish consumer organization Finnwatch that alleged labor abuses at Natural Fruit’s pineapple canning operation. It employed migrant workers from Myanmar who said the company abused them and broke labor regulations.
Sunya Joongdee, a lawyer for Hall, said Thursday’s court ruling dismissed the criminal defamation case, which also resulted in the collapse of a related computer crime case.
He says the court accepted that Hall’s interviews with migrant workers revealed information that should be made public.
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Could the DNA on the football sock incriminate several of them? Of course, a group attack doesn’t necessarily mean more than one person was involved in the physical act, which brings us neatly onto…
2. A porn ring
This seems awfully plausible. Mayford has the grim sexual history and IT skills to be involved. Humphries is handy with computers. Lucas certainly watches it and may also distribute it, which would explain his stepson’s disgust and reluctance to engage with the stuff on the phone belonging to Miller’s boy. And what of Ian Winterman? Might his spycam have caught Trish in flagrante with Jim (and/or others), intentionally or otherwise – and spurred him into a revenge attack?
South Carolina homeowner finds 9-foot alligator on porch
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MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. - It wasn't the Easter bunny that startled a South Carolina homeowner and his family. It wasn't even a burglar.
The Post and Courier of Charleston reports Susie and Steve Polston were worried that someone was trying to get into their home on Sunday. Instead, Polston's 16-year-old son found the intruder: a nine-foot alligator crawling on their second-story porch.
The family says the alligator climbed a back stairwell to the porch, crunched through the aluminum screen door and nestled between a sofa and a swinging bench.
State law requires a nuisance-trapped alligator to be killed, but the family didn't want that. The other choice was to wait it out, but the alligator was eventually euthanized.
Last year, an alligator rang a doorbell, while another fell asleep on a porch.
SUNBURY – Before receiving word that he was going to finally, after a 45 year wait, be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, legendary Green Bay Packers offensive lineman and five time NFL champion Jerry Kramer made an appearance Friday afternoon with Steve Jones on WKOK.
Kramer was named to the All-Decade team of the 1960’s and in 1967, led Packers quarterback Bart Starr into the end zone for the winning touchdown in the famed “Ice Bowl” at Lambeau Field against the Dallas Cowboys.
This August, Kramer will be officially inducted in Canton, Ohio, along with Ray Lewis, Randy Moss, former Philadelphia Eagle Brian Dawkins, Brian Urlacher, Terrell Owens, Bobby Beathard and Robert Brazile.
If you missed it live on WKOK Friday afternoon, here is a portion of Steve’s conversation with Mr. Kramer.
English FA chief executive, Martin Glenn has said the much-awaited EPL mid-season break will soon be implemented.
Talks have continuing between the FA, Premier League and Football League regarding the proposal.
The break for Premier League teams would be staggered over two weekends.
10 teams are expected to play one weekend and the other 10 the next weekend, giving each club a two-week rest from the competition.
“We’ve (been) working closer and more collaboratively with the professional game than at any time in recent years.
“Very soon this will pay dividends with the creation of a mid-season break,” Glenn said in a statement released on the FA website.
Glenn added that the winter break, which British media reported would be brought in during the 2019-20 season, was a “much needed improvement” for clubs and the England team.
Sky Sports reported that the proposal is expected to be confirmed in the next two weeks.
HAWKINS COUNTY, TN (WJHL)- After sorting through a wheel tax petition that was more than 160 pages, Hawkins County Administrator of Elections, Donna Sharp, said the signatures needed for a special election fell short.
A total of 1,095 valid signatures were needed and Sharp said they only had 968 signatures.
The petition was circulating in the community in light of county commissioners recently agreeing on a $40 wheel tax increase.
It’s a wheel tax county leaders say they voted on in order to offset a 2 million dollar deficit.
Sharp and her staff began counting signatures on July 27th, and she said they just wrapped up around midnight Saturday.
Ultimately the petition fell short by 127 valid signatures.
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This weekend, take in the sights and sounds of the 47th annual Old West End Festival.
The festival begins Friday at 6 p.m. and runs until Sunday at 6 p.m.
House tours are one of the most popular events, going on Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
The Marketplace, with hundreds of vendors, is open Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
King Wamba Carnival Parade is Saturday at 10 a.m.
The 5K run/walk kicks off at 9 a.m., winds through the streets of the Old West End and finishes at the Toledo Museum of Art on Sunday.
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INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — People in central Indiana are feeling puppy love following a special Valentine delivery.
The Indiana Canine Assistant Network delivered puppy love treats for the holiday.
This was the 6th year ICAN delivered the puppy gifts for the holiday.
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Mr Campbell was running the London Marathon in memory of his father Credit: Instagram/mattsoire
Runners across the country are pledging to run 3.7 miles in memory of 29-year-old Matt Campbell, the London Marathon runner who collapsed and died before he could finish the race. Mr Campbell collapsed 22.5 miles into the London Marathon over the weekend. He received medical treatment, but died later in hospital. Now, uniting on social media under the hashtag #LetsRunForMatt, Britain's runners are vowing to cover the remaining marathon distance for him.
Matt was running the Marathon on behalf of the Brathay Trust
You can make a donation via Matt's JustGiving page
The fundraising page Mr Campbell created has seen donations pass £100,000. His target had been £2,500.
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The 2016 Indy Give! campaign , which runs during the holiday season, collected nearly $1.4 million from 9,245 donations for 72 local nonprofits. The Indy launched Give! in 2009."Many people said this year was the best year ever; making it easy for donors to give through the improved website, for getting the word out through so many community-minded media outlets, and providing a lot of perks for participating nonprofits," says Executive Director Barb Van Hoy. "... Our awards ceremony featured an extended standing ovation for departing Give! Chief Operating Officer Jack Ward, who is credited with making so many successful changes over the last year."
The explosion caused a huge inferno inside the famous Pizza House Restaurant. Sporadic gunfire can still be heard #Mogadishu #Somalia. pic.twitter.com/gtilI4hQGS
JJurors on Wednesday began deliberating in the case of a man accused in the Christmas Day shooting three years ago of a 1-year-old girl in Chapel Hill.
Adams Street Bridge closing over the river Tuesday for repairs
The Adams Street Bridge over the Chicago River will close from Tuesday morning through Friday to complete work after the major rebuild of the structure that ended earlier this year.
The bridge will close at 9 a.m. Tuesday and reopen Friday, according to the Chicago Department of Transportation.
Detour routes for vehicles and bicycles will be set up, CDOT said. Westbound traffic will be detoured to Wacker, and drivers will be able to go south to Van Buren or north to Madison to continue westbound across the river.
Once on the west side of the river, drivers should use Jefferson to Clinton to return to westbound Adams, CDOT said.
Fifth Harmony is going on "hiatus."
The girl group announced Monday on Twitter that Ally Brooke, Normani Kordei, Dinah Jane and Lauren Jauregui will pursue "solo endeavors." The group says the break will allow them "to gain new experiences, strengths and perspectives that we can bring back to our Fifth Harmony family."
The group says it will perform remaining 2018 shows.
Camila Cabello left the group in 2016.
The singers auditioned as solo artists on "The X Factor" in 2012, but they were formed into a group and finished third in the competition.
Fifth Harmony released their debut album "Reflection" in 2015. They released their third album "Fifth Harmony" in 2017.
AUSTINTOWN, Ohio (WYTV) – The American Cancer Society is showing off its “Pinktober” spirit at Greenwood Chevy in Austintown.
A pink Camaro rolled into the dealership on Friday, ahead of the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk on Saturday.
Dollars raised by Making Strides supporters help the American Cancer Society with research and education, and making sure that no one faces breast cancer alone.
Last year, 750 walkers in the Tri-County area helped to raise more than $60,000 at the event.
“We’ve worked really hard to make a phenomenal event to come together in a sea of pink to support all of those touched by the issue,” said
The Making Strides walk will begin 10 a.m. Saturday at Austintown Fitch High School, located at 4560 Falcon Drive. Check-in begins at 9 a.m.
Rail passengers at Emu Plains were unable to board a peak hour service on January 25 following an ongoing pay row with Sydney Train workers that resulted in a reduction of services.
Commuters faced disruption on Thursday with limited carriages and services as workers staged an overtime ban ahead of pay negotiations with the NSW Government, ABC reported. Over 1,000 trains were cancelled that day, with networks moving to a Saturday timetable ahead of a 24-hour industrial stop planned for Monday.
News Corp reported Sydney Trains bosses warned commuters to take leave or work from home to avoid delays, as mostly-unionised drivers refused to work overtime on Thursday. Credit: Jake McCallum/News Corp Australia via Storyful
The global market for interconnected aircraft is set to exceed $20B by 2020, and Honeywell (HON) is focusing on leading that trend, according to its Southeast Asia President.
"Five or 10 years from now, people get on an aircraft and forget what it was like to not be completely seamlessly connected," Briand Greer told CNBC. "You'll be able to get on board, you will be able to download files or do emails, stream movies, all of those things as our world becomes more connected."
Honeywell's position as a software solutions company for various markets from commercial to consumer puts it at a strong position to lead the charge toward hyper-connectivity, he added.
The Washington Post has retracted its story about Russian hackers penetrating the nation’s electricity grid with a virus found in a Burlington, Vt., electric company laptop.
“Authorities say there is no indication of that so far [that Russians had penetrated the US electric grid],” according to an editor’s note attached to a corrected version of the story on the paper’s Web site.
“The computer at Burlington Electric that was hacked was not attached to the grid,” the editor’s note read.
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Authorities are awaiting autopsy results to determine what caused the death of a transgender woman who was in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Federal authorities say the 33-year-old woman from Honduras died early Friday at an Albuquerque hospital, where she was admitted after showing symptoms of pneumonia, dehydration and complications associated with HIV.
The woman was identified by activists as Roxana Hernandez. They say she was part of a caravan of Central American migrants that traveled to the U.S. border through Mexico.
Federal authorities listed her name as Jeffry Hernandez and said she was first detained May 13 in San Diego. She was later transferred to El Paso, Texas, and then to a detention center in western New Mexico where she was housed in the transgender unit.
PanARMENIAN.Net - The Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement signed between Armenia and the European Union will be ratified by the National Assembly on April 10, the head of the foreign relations committee Armen Ashotyan told a press conference on Monday, March 18.
Addressing the press conference alongside a Polish parliamentary delegation in Yerevan, Ashotyan said the deal will enter into effect “part by part”.
“Our joint efforts were dedicated to a number of most important questions, particularly to the ratification of the EU-Armenia agreement,” the Armenian lawmaker was quoted as saying by Panorama.am.
“The possibility of launching political dialogue for an EU visa waiver program have also been discussed.”
The Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the EU and Armenia was signed by Mogherini and Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian in Brussels on November 24. The Armenian government approved the 350-page deal in December.
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Chef Michael Gulotta of Maypop on New Orleans is in the TODAY kitchen with Hoda Kotb, Ellie Kemper and a very friendly Jane Krakowski to share two of his Southern-inspired summer recipes: sautéed Gulf shrimp with fresh tomatoes and grilled watermelon with feta cheese.
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The Boca Grande Art Center invites you to their annual “Art in Bloom” Spring Art Show sponsored by Italiano Insurance. It begins today, Friday, March 16 and continues through Saturday, March 17 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, March 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Boca Grande Art Center is located on 236 Banyan St. For more information, call (941) 964-1700.
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On today’s Drop-In we take a ride on Aspen Skiing Co.’s newest on-mountain attraction the Breathtaker, an alpine coaster located on Snowmass Mountain next to the Elk Camp restaurant. The Breathtaker opened on Dec. 10 to the public and is part of Skico’s $10 million on-mountain adventure center, The Lost Forest. It currently operates from 11 p.m. to 3 p.m. daily and is $19 a ride, but price and operating hours are scheduled to change Dec. 18.
LOS ALAMOS, N.M. (AP) - New Mexico’s congressional delegation says the U.S. Navy’s next nuclear submarine should be named “USS Los Alamos” in recognition of the community’s contributions.
The delegation sent a letter to Navy Secretary Richard Spencer on Monday citing the founding of Los Alamos National Laboratory, the once-secret federal installation that helped develop the atomic bomb.
The letter refers to the heritage, service and scientific achievements of the northern New Mexico community.
This year marks the 75th anniversary of the founding of the lab, one of the nation’s premier nuclear weapons research centers. Aside from its role in the Manhattan Project, work at Los Alamos provided the technical understanding in nuclear energy that led to the Naval Propulsion Program.
The naming effort also has the support of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee.
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International trade agreements may not move markets much on Day One. But they can prove longer-term game-changers for the countries and industries involved. The European Common Market, North American Free Trade Agreement, and China’s 2000 entry into the World Trade Organization all turned out to be seminal events in modern economic history. The same may be true of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership greenlighted by 11 nations from Japan to Chile on Jan. 23. Maybe.
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CHICAGO — A suburban Chicago high school says safety concerns have prompted it to forfeit a football game against a school on Chicago’s West Side.
St. Francis High School in Wheaton was scheduled to play Chicago Hope Academy on Friday night. But officials at St. Francis say a recent shooting, along with gunshots reported near Little League games at a local park over the summer, convinced the school to keep its team at home.
Chicago Hope Academy played a game at the park on Sept. 29 against another Chicago school that was interrupted by gunfire. No one was injured.
Hope Academy founder Bob Muzikowski says that was the first violent episode in 13 years of football at the school. He says security would have been robust at Friday’s game.
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The Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife says deer hunters took 13 percent more deer during last fall's hunting seasons than the average of the previous three years.
Experts attribute the increase to mild weather the preceding two winters, which allowed more deer to survive. The state also issued more muzzleloader antlerless deer permits.
A report released Monday showed that hunters took a total of 15,984 deer during Vermont's archery, youth, November rifle, and December muzzleloader deer seasons.
Deer Project Leader Nick Fortin says harvest numbers increased during the archery, youth and muzzleloader seasons, and the total harvest was the third highest since 2002.
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Fergie v Wenger: The Feud
Documentary. The rivalry between Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger remains famous for being one of the fiercest in the history of British football. It was the feud that gripped a nation, between two titans of the sport who defined the Premier League era. Including revealing interviews from former players Paul Scholes, Philip Neville, Sol Campbell, Martin Keown and Andrew Cole, as well as Steve McClaren, John Motson, and Graham Poll.
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Jensen was moved from the Giants' spring training and assigned to minor-league camp Monday, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Jensen made plenty of plate appearances off the bench this spring, as he went 8-for-26 (.308) and drew 10 walks over 21 games. Of his eight hits, five were home runs. However, Jensen last appeared in the majors in 2016 as a member of the Diamondbacks, appearing in 17 games and hitting .194 with a .717 OPS. He'll likely provide organizational depth at Triple-A Sacramento this season.
Mike Wilson, This is All Your Fault
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OTTAWA — One of the Liberal government's most influential economic advisers says Canada's defence industry will be critical to sparking innovation and ensuring the country's prosperity over the long term.
Dominic Barton, the chair of Finance Minister Bill Morneau's growth council, says the defence sector supports 60,000 high-paying jobs in Canada and accounts for a significant percentage of Canada's exports to other countries.
And there is room for growth, he says, given mounting instability in different parts of the world and commitments by not only Canada but many of its NATO allies to ramp up defence spending in the coming years.
But Canada's own plans to dramatically increase defence spending has hit a snag: Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan says the Trudeau government fell $2.3 billion short of its plan to buy new military equipment last year.
– WWE Superstar Finn Balor recently spoke with IGN to help promote his upcoming match with Bray Wyatt at SummerSlam on August 20th, check out the highlights below:
On the possibility that the Demon awakens next Sunday:
“You know the Demon only comes out in certain special situations,” Balor said, “and I don’t think my match at SummerSlam against Bray Wyatt calls for it necessarily. I think I’m perfectly capable of handling that on on my own, as Finn Balor. The Demon is something I have to personally tap into and believe in and draw from and the opportunity hasn’t arose and the situation hasn’t presented itself yet. The story hasn’t required it.”
“Bray, right now, sure he’s playing mind games but I’m not afraid of that stuff,” Balor added. “And if he wants to play mind games, I’ll play them too. But there’s this belief that the Demon needs to come out at every pay-per-view, or at least on the ‘Big Four,’ and if need be I’ll draw on that power, but right now I’m just enjoying being myself and kicking ass.”
Come learn about water thrift landscape! The Permian Basin Underground Water Conservation District (PBUWCD) is boasting their 2018 Rainwater Harvesting Workshop, which is scheduled for Thursday, May 3rd from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the PBUWCD Office located in Stanton, Texas at 708 W St. Peter St.
Rainwater harvesting is a technique used for collecting, storing and using rainwater for landscape irrigation and other uses. Normally when it rains, many people have gutters on their houses, that the rainwater pours off their roof, down throughout the gutter and runs off into your yard or street. When you harvest rainwater or collect it in a water storage tank or cistern it can be stored for later use.
For the full story, please see Tuesday's edition of the Herald.
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According to a latest report, Afghanistan and Iran traded USD 5.32mn tons of non-oil commodities worth 2.48bn in the past 11 months.
The Financial Tribute reported Iran imported 22,673 tons of goods worth USD 18.71mn during the period till Feb 19. Furthermore, Iran exported 5.30mn tons of goods worth USD 2.46bn to Afganistan.
Exports from Afghanistan, seventh biggest export destination for Iran, fell by 7.84 percent. Afghanistan’s exports made up 0.07 percent of Iran’s total imports.
While most of Coachella ’s festivalgoers travel to the desert for the music, a select few go for the evening hour events. This weekend saw posh partier and Moschino creative director Jeremy Scott celebrate his latest capsule collaboration with the cult game-app, Candy Crush. Devotees of both included Katy Perry in a concert-friendly multicolor fur top, Emily Ratajkowski in a girlish prairie dress, and Kylie Jenner in the millennial cool-girl uniform of a biker jacket and sheer slip. With performances from Lil Uzi Vert and Lil Yachty , followed by DJ sets long into the night, the evening was a fun way to kick off the first weekend of the music festival.
Beltran is not in the lineup against the Red Sox on Friday for Game 2.
Following Thursday's victory, manager A.J. Hinch will trot out the same exact starting nine as the Astros look to take a 2-0 lead in the ALDS before the series shifts to Boston. Evan Gattis will once again man the DH spot while Beltran remains on the bench.
High Prairie Repertoire Dance Society staged two recitals on May 13, Mother’s Day, at the Gordon Buchanan Recreation Centre performing arts centre to wrap up the dance season. Dancers ranged from preschoolers to those in their upper teens. Many of the dances won awards at various festivals during the season.
By Tuesday night, the region will be under a blanket of 10 to 15 cm of snow, Environment Canada predicts.
The flakes that comes along with what's dubbed an Alberta Clipper is expected to hit Eastern Ontario Monday night and taper off Tuesday evening, according to a special weather statement.. Since the forecast is for snow stretching over 24 to 36 hours, it doesn't reach the level of a snowfall warning, when 15 cm is expected per 12 hours.
But the weather agency warns nonetheless that drivers should expect poor winter driving conditions, including snow-covered and slippery roads.
Monday's forecast is for mainly-sunny skies giving way to clouds by late afternoon and a high of -6 C. The snow starts around midnight with 2-4 cm overnight as the temperature stays steady at -6 C.
For Tuesday, expect 10 cm of snow and a high of -1 C then flurries overnight and a low of -11 C.
While it was hoped the monument would recover in summer, this took longer than expected. July and August still had 30 percent fewer visitors compared to 2015.
The Atomium seems to be recovering now. Last December was an excellent month with over 43,000 visitors in the 9 spheres. This is over 30 percent up on the year.
Last December was the fourth best month since the Atomium was reopened in 2006. This is partly thanks to a special exhibition about the former Belgian airline Sabena, called "Sabena. Travelling in style".
The financial impact could be handled due to the previous good years.
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Crowder brought in three of six targets for 34 yards in Sunday's 30-13 loss to the Chargers. He also returned three punts for 15 yards.
Crowder mirrored fellow wideout Josh Doctson's stat line in a lackluster afternoon for the Redskins' offense. The 24-year-old had been riding a highly productive five-game stretch coming into Sunday in which he posted 32 receptions for 479 yards and a touchdown. Therefore, while the sudden downturn was particularly ill-timed -- considering it comes in the heart of the fantasy postseason -- Crowder has shown a much higher ceiling and will look to bounce back against the Cardinals in Week 15.
A team of doctors at the University Teaching Hospital (UTH) is operating on two Siamese twins who are attached at the abdomen.
Ministry of Health permanent secretary Dr. Kennedy Malama says the team of doctors was expected to start operating on the twins Mapalo and Bupe at 02:00 hours.
He has told journalists in Lusaka that the twins who have been admitted to the UTH for seven months have met the required fitness to undergo the operation.
Dr. Malama says government has also provided the necessary support for the children to undergo the operation.
He has since thanked the team doctors for the time they have taken in preparing for the operation.
The permanent secretary has further urged the nation to pray for the twins and their parents before, during , and after the operation.
May 3 Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk's chief executive Lars Fruergaard Jorgensen made following comments on a call for journalists, following the firm's first-quarter results:
* "When we lift the lower end of the range it is mainly because now we are four months into the year and we have not been exposed to any change in the political environment, hence the risk is lower so we feel comfortable about lifting that bottom range"
* "Where it will end in the United States is hard to predict but simply because we are well into the year we see the risk as having a lower impact on us and that's why we narrow the range"
* The company narrowed its 2017 forecast to 0 to 3 percent sales growth and -1 to 3 percent operating profit growth from a previous forecast of sales growth of between minus 1 and plus 4 percent, and operating profit of minus 2 percent to plus 3 percent growth, both in local currencies For more on the earnings: Further company coverage: (Reporting by Stine Jacobsen, editing by Teis Jensen)
Comedian Hannibal Burress was arrested on a disorderly intoxication charge after getting into a heated argument with cops in Miami over the weekend. According to TMZ, one officer says Hannibal approached him with blood shot eyes and a strong odor of alcohol coming from his breath, and then asked him to call him an Uber. The officer says he refused, which caused Hannibal to become angry and belligerent.
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TORONTO - American department store Nordstrom is opening the first Canadian location of its discount Rack chain on Thursday.
The 35,000-square-foot store will be situated north of Toronto at Vaughan Mills mall.
It is promising savings of up to 70 per cent on products from 38 of the 50 brands already sold in its Canadian department stores.
Among the brands the Seattle-based retailer says shoppers can expect to find on its Vaughan shelves are Nike, Kate Spade New York, Tory Burch and Sam Edelman.
The location is part of Nordstrom's ambitious plans to roll out a handful of Rack stores across the country in the next few years.
In the coming months, it will open another location in downtown Toronto's Yorkville neighbourhood.
Kaepernick completed 17 of 22 passes for 215 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's loss to Seattle. He also rushed for 16 yards and fumbled twice, losing one, during the contest.
Kaepernick threaded the needle to tight end Garrett Celek for a nine-yard score late in the fourth quarter, bringing the 49ers' upset bid within a score. It was an either wise efficient yet unspectacular outing for Kaepernick, which can be said for much of his season. The dual threat set career marks in touchdown:interception ratio (4:1) and yards per carry (6.8), but managed to pilot just one win as a starter for an oft-anemic San Francisco team. With change at the top likely for the 49ers, Kaepernick will quite possibly be another coach's project to try to retool in 2017.
This man was a ‘one-man black market’ who illegally smuggled and dealt rare dinosaur bones to the U.S. But fossil smuggling is less rare than you might think. In fact, Nicholas Cage even found himself swept up in it.
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This new type of roundworm was discovered in Ghent, but it's thought that the animal that possesses needle-shaped crystals in its intestines, occurs elsewhere. The worm that allows itself to be transported by insects has probably not been discovered before because few people are on the lookout for organisms that live on toadstools.
The new addition to the wildlife kingdom has been christened Abursanema quadrilineatum, a name that recognises the four lateral stripes that it has on its body.
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Chicago's very own Hollywood star Jennifer Hudson was in town Monday for a school supplies giveaway sponsored by her Julian D. King Foundation.
WGN's Dean Richards spoke to Jennifer and her sister Julia at the event.
Surrey police have appealed for witnesses after a gang rammed a black BMW X5 in to a Co-op.
Officers were called to Nork Way in Banstead at around 3am on Thursday after reports of a number of people dressed in black trying to raid the premises.
Morning! You might have heard some 'goings on' in Banstead this morning – some people reversed a BMW into the front of the Co-op. If you did see or hear anything, we want to know about it – call us on 101.https://t.co/6ZLi1ZqUG2 pic.twitter.com/uakoCbuje5 — Surrey Police (@SurreyPolice) May 31, 2018
The 4×4 was apparently reversed in to the glass shopfront.
It is not clear at this stage if anything was taken, investigators said.
Anyone with any information has been urged to contact police.
The Kookaburras will face England, Ireland and China in their pool matches in India, as they look for their third consecutive hockey World Cup title.
The Australian men's side will start off in Pool B, the International Hockey Federation announced on Wednesday, as it confirmed the schedule for the event, from November 28 in Bhubaneswar.
Australia begin their quest for a fourth World Cup against 10th-ranked Ireland on November 30 followed by England (seventh) then China (19th).
World No.2 Argentina will face New Zealand (ninth), Spain and France in Pool A, while third-ranked Belgium meet the hosts in Pool C and fourth and fifth-ranked Netherlands and Germany face off in Pool D.
The Kookaburras will get a look at Ireland and England next week at the Azlan Shah Cup.
Australia thrashed the Netherlands 6-1 in the 2014 final and defeated Germany 2-1 in 2010.
Joliet West High School’s Speech Team member Grace Meagher has qualified for the prestigious IHSA State Finals, which will be held this weekend in Peoria, Illinois. Meagher is the Joliet West Speech Team Captain, and a 4-year member of the team. The senior has qualified in the event of Oratorical Declamation, performing her speech “Hungry Heart”.
According to the IHSA Speech Rule Book, “Oratorical Declamation is the oral presentation of persuasive or inspirational material of literary merit, such as editorials, essays, speeches, prepared by another person.”
Meagher was also the IHSA Sectional Tournament Champion. Sectionals were held this past Saturday, February 11th at Homewood Flossmoor High School.
JTHS congratulates Grace Meagher on her success and cheers her on as she proceeds to the IHSA State Finals.
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Quintana (7-10) allowed two runs -- one earned -- on four hits and four walks while striking out four batters through five innings during Monday's win over Cincinnati.
While this was another mediocre outing from Quintana, he limited the damage and took home the victory, so there are positives to take away. He's now 3-2 with Chicago and sports a 4.26 ERA and 9.5 K/9 for the campaign. Pitching for a contender should help his fantasy outlook moving forward, and the lefty lines up to face the Blue Jays at Wrigley Field in his next start.
Alabama Head Coach Nick Saban announced this morning after meeting with Offensive Coordinator Lane Kiffin that a change needed to be made as the Tide head into the National Championship game.
Both coaches said the demand on Kiffin doing two jobs as the new head coach at Florida Atlantic and his current position here at Alabama was difficult and that both programs would be better served if he stepped down here at Alabama.
Steve Sarkisian will now take over as the play caller as the Crimson Tide prepares for the title game next Monday against Clemson.
× Connecticut ranked as one of the Top 10 states to raise a family
HARTFORD — Connecticut has been ranked inside the Top Ten places in 2017, to raise a family.
According to Wallethub.com, the Constitution state ranks ninth between South Dakota (10) and Iowa (8). The top rank state to raise a family was North Dakota, while New Mexico ranks at the very bottom.
Wallet Hub’s data team compared all 50 states and the District of Columbia based on the forty key indicators of family-friendly.
Connecticut also ranks fifteenth in Family Fun, third in Health & Safety and fourth place for affordability.
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Inmate charged with threatening judge who sentenced her
GREENSBURG, Pa. (AP) — A prison inmate has been charged with threatening a western Pennsylvania judge who sentenced her to prison.
The Tribune-Review reports that county detectives allege that 28-year-old Rebecca Gardner threatened to kill the Westmoreland County judge with a knife and then use gasoline to set fire to the home. Authorities said the handwritten letter ended "Sincerely your killer" with Gardner's name.
In March, the judge sentenced her in a simple assault case to two to four years in state prison. Authorities allege that Gardner said she sent the letter because she feared she would be sent to a state hospital during a June 27 hearing.
A preliminary hearing is scheduled June 11 on charges of retaliation against a judicial official and terroristic threats. Court documents don't list an attorney representing Gardner.
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So I brought a WiFi adapter yesterday because I don't have a router. I created a hotspot using CMD.
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CNN's Sara Sidner explains that while the president may have condemned racists by name, his earlier words may have sparked the movement.
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Americans continue to pour in prayers and support for the congressman shot at a baseball practice yesterday. We'll have the latest at the top of the hour.
Authorities are on the hunt for two escaped inmates out of Tishomingo County.
JPD is investigating an officer involved shooting. We'll tell you what we've learned at 5.
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SKOPJE, Macedonia — Former Macedonian prime minister Nikola Gruevski has resigned as leader of the conservative opposition VMRO-DPMNE party following its recent defeat in local government elections.
Gruevski served as prime minister for a decade before failing to form a coalition government after general elections last year. He was eventually succeeded by Social Democrat leader and bitter rival Zoran Zaev following months of political crisis. The 47-year-old Gruevski is facing charges of corruption and abuse of power in number of legal cases that emerged following a major wiretapping scandal.
Zaev’s government has renewed the country’s drive to join NATO and improve troubled relations with neighbour Greece.
Gruevski submitted his resignation late Sunday and the decision was formally announced Monday, two weeks ahead of a party congress.
Doing the same thing over and over again expecting different results is the sign of insanity.
News about the Clark County School District is often centered around its financial condition and lack of efficiency. I suggest that the new superintendent be a business person — CEO or the like — who could run a large corporation.
Hiring an educator without the essential business skills will continue the district down the same unacceptable path it has been on for many years. It is time to try a different path.
Doing the same thing over and over again expecting different results is the sign of insanity. Let’s bring the Clark County School District into the 21st century before it is really too late.
More than $400 million are up for grabs this week as the Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots have rolled over a combined 29 times.
Tuesday’s Mega Millions jackpot has reached $191 million, and Wednesday’s Powerball jackpot is at an estimated $229 million.
The Mega Millions jackpot has grown since October 17 and has rolled 16 times while the Powerball jackpot has grown since October 28 and has rolled 13 times.
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BERLIN (AP) — Berlin police are trying to determine the source of 200 rounds of ammunition found in an underground parking lot in the German capital.
Officers were called after a tenant of the building in the western district of Charlottenburg discovered a bag containing the bullets late Sunday.
German news agency dpa reports that police searched the surrounding area with sniffer dogs but found no further ammunition.
Germany is nearing the first anniversary of a terror attack in Berlin in which 12 people were killed by a Tunisian man who drove a stolen truck into a crowded Christmas market. The attack was later claimed by the Islamic State group.
Security officials have said Germany could be the target of further attacks but there are no indications anything specific is planned.
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A group of schoolchildren aged 12 and 13 were racially abused by a driver who also spat at them.
The two boys and a girl were approached by a car as they walked home from a playground in Stoke Newington, north-east London, on March 11.
Having pulled up, a man behind the wheel hurled racial abuse before spitting out of his window at the group - and then drove off.
A woman was also in the vehicle.
Officers said the incident happened at approximately 6.30pm as the children walked along Clissold Road, near to Stoke Newington School, on their way back from Clissold Park.
Detective Constable David Leitner said: "This was a shocking incident that has left the victims extremely shaken - the fact that this racial abuse was directed at children makes the offence all the more abhorrent."
The suspect is described as:
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 3 Midday' game
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the Iowa Lottery's "Pick 3 Midday" game were:
4-6-2
(four, six, two)
Winning numbers drawn in 'All or Nothing Day' game
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday afternoon's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "All or Nothing Day" game were:
03-04-08-09-11-14-17-19-20-21-22-23
(three, four, eight, nine, eleven, fourteen, seventeen, nineteen, twenty, twenty-one, twenty-two, twenty-three)
Citizens will have more time to comment on the draft environmental assessment for Crocker Wind Farm proposed in Clark County, according to an …
Inland Southern California could see precipitation today and Thursday, and mid-week is expected to be cloudy but dry, weather forecasters say.
Storms that have been dampening northern and central California could shift south by Saturday, bringing substantial rainfall, National Weather Service meteorologist Derek Schroeter said.
The trajectory of the jet stream will determine whether the rain moves south. Schroeter couldn't say how much precipitation may wet the Inland area, but he said central California will see about 2 to 3 inches of rain.
A New Year's Eve storm blanketed the San Bernardino Mountains with snow, which drew Sunday visitors who ended up in jammed traffic.
On Monday, traffic reports showed most freeways around the Inland area and greater Southern California were clear.
The only thing better than a trusty pair of Jack Rogers? A pair of Jacks that celebrates your favorite summer destination.
Jack Rogers just released the perfect new line of sandals for summer featuring the airport codes of the preppiest seasonal vacation spots. From Nantucket loyalists to Martha's Vineyards worshippers, the collection has a sandal for seven retreats total, including a version for the winter-averse prepsters who flock to Palm Beach in the colder months.
All of the sandals are available now at JackRogersUSA.com for $148. Read on to see them all:
Although Trump once again spoke extensively about expanding the federal death penalty for drug dealers, his administration released a three-page list of proposals before his speech that ruled out any change to existing federal law, suggesting instead that the Justice Department would take a more aggressive stance toward those offenders already eligible to be put to death based on other capital offenses, such as drug-related murders.
Leaders of the Nigeria Intervention Movement on Wednesday adopted a new party, Alliance for New Nigeria, as platform for the 2019 elections.
The adoption and announcement of the party was made in Abuja by the coalition which has leaders, including Dr. Olisa Agbakoba and Dr. Abduljalil Tafawa Balewa, as members of the National Executive Council.
The movement equally endorsed People’s Trust as alternate electoral platform.
For the Ekiti State governorship election holding on July 14, 2018, NIM said it will be joining forces with the Action Democratic Party.
Set to form the grand electoral alliance with the ADP are People’s Trust, Social Democratic Party, African Democratic Congress, United Progressive Party, Labour Party, National Conscience Party, Action Alliance, Kowa Party and People’s Party of Nigeria among others.
The injured have been taken to Mata Chanan Devi Hospital in Janakpuri. The injured have been taken to Mata Chanan Devi Hospital in Janakpuri.
A 33-year-old man stabbed his sister to death at their Vikaspuri home after she refused to give him money to buy drugs. Police said the woman, Ashwini (59), was attacked in front of their 84-year-old mother, who was also injured in the incident.
Hearing his mother’s cries for help, the woman’s younger son, Dileep, came to their rescue but was also stabbed by the accused in the chest. DCP (West) Vijay Singh said a case has been registered against the accused, identified as Latinder, under sections 302 and 324 of the IPC.
The injured have been taken to Mata Chanan Devi Hospital in Janakpuri. Ashwini’s body was taken for a post-mortem.
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MULDROW (KFSM) — Three people have been arrested in connection with breaking into the Muldrow Cherokee Community Center Jan. 15 where extensive damage was caused.
Dalton Geren, Kaitlyn Willet, and a 17-year-old boy were arrested two months after the community center break-in and vandalism occurred.
Geren was arrested on school campus by a school resource officer after police said he was in possession of a gun on school campus. Through investigation, he, Willet and the teen were developed as suspects in connection with the community center break-in, according to police.
Police said the suspects caused a substantial damage to several windows and doors, to exterior buildings and fencing, and repairs will be costly.
The Cherokee Marshals were notified about the break-in and assisted in the investigation.
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (AP) – A fighter jet will be at Eielson Air Force Base for testing this month.
The Fairbanks Daily News-Miner reports (http://bit.ly/2z2umsr ) the F-35A Lighting II will be the first of its kind to visit Eielson. It’s a multipurpose fighter plane designed to replace older fighters, including the Air Force’s F-16 Fighting Falcons, the A-10 Warthog, the Navy’s aircraft carrier-based F-18 Hornet and the Marine Corps’ AV-8B Harrier II “jump jet.”
The F-35 is the most expensive weapons program in U.S. history. Each one costs about $95 million. The U.S. plans to buy more than 2,400 of them and sell hundreds to allies.
Construction at Eielson began during summer to prepare for two squadrons coming in 2020.
March 30 Mahindra And Mahindra Ltd
* Says company statement "supreme court order banning the sale of BS III vehicles"
* Says "unexpected ruling" will have a one-time material impact even on co
* Co respects order of supreme court, shall fully abide by it
* Co attempts to ensure sustainability in all operations and products as feasible
* Says co trying to liquidate as much of co's and dealers BS III inventory as possible by march 31
* Will make every attempt to minimise one-time impact of order on co's financials Source text - (bit.ly/2nm02D1) Further company coverage:
US Foods announced that the company expects its net sales to increase by 3.5 percent; this is a three percent premium to average analyst current estimates. Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be below the 7-10 percent midyear estimate, but preliminary estimates are within the reduced guidance range expected in the first quarter.
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King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard are touring through July, and last night they stopped by “Conan” to serve as musical guest. The band played “The Lord of Lightning” from their forthcoming album Murder of the Universe, which is out June 23 via ATO. Watch below. In a press release, frontman Stu Mackenzie discussed the album’s bleak subject matter and sound after announcing it earlier in April. “We’re living in dystopian times that are pretty scary and it’s hard not to reflect that in our music,” he said. Murder of the Universe marks King Gizzard’s second album of 2017. They previously released Flying Microtonal Banana in February.
RENTON, Wash. — Police have arrested two Seattle teenagers in the death of a man initially thought to have died in a car crash.
The Renton Police Department says officers were called to a church in the 100 block of Tobin Avenue South on Sunday morning to investigate a reported car accident with a driver who was unconscious.
Police say officers discovered a 29-year-old Renton man had died and began processing the scene as a traffic-related death.
During an investigation, however, police say officers found a fatal gunshot wound on the man — and evidence of a shooting in a parking lot in the 400 block of Tobin Avenue South.
Police say witnesses led police to arrest two Seattle males, ages 17 and 19, Thursday night.
Police say the teens implicated themselves in the shooting and were booked for investigation of homicide.
ATLANTA — Julio Teheran has been picked as the Atlanta Braves' opening day starter.
The 27-year-old right-hander will be making his fifth straight opening day start. He is 1-1 with a 1.88 ERA in his first four, including six scoreless innings against the Mets last year.
Teheran was 11-13 with a 4.49 ERA in 2017.
Atlanta opens its season on March 29 at home against Philadelphia.
The Braves also agreed to a minor league contract with right-hander Anibal Sanchez. The 34-year-old right-hander allowed two runs and six hits in four innings during a 6-3 win over Houston on Sunday. Sanchez is a candidate to open the season as the fifth starter.
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The Powerball jackpot will continue to grow above $400 million this week because no one matched all the numbers in Saturday’s drawing.
Lottery officials estimate that the jackpot for the next Powerball drawing on Wednesday will be $430 million.
The Powerball prize will be the only big lottery jackpot this week because someone who bought a ticket in Palos Heights, Illinois, won Saturday’s $393 million Mega Millions jackpot.
But remember that the odds of winning Powerball remain long at one in 292.2 million.
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District magistrate cum adjudicating officer, North Goa, Nila Mohanan has imposed a penalty of Rs 25,000 each on Durgaprasad Kukalkar, owner and Bahdur B K, of a fast food centre, Sankhali, under the provisions of the Food Safety and Standard Act, 2006, for selling ‘chicken pakoda’ that contained non-permitted synthetic food colour.
Both admitted to the violation and also stopped the activity of operating the centre. The said sample of ‘chicken pakoda’ was drawn by senior food safety officer Rajiv Korde of the Directorate of Food and Drugs Administration, Bambolim.
The said penal order was passed on September 20 and the case on behalf of state was represented by Purushottam Karpe.
The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index(KOSPI) rebounded on Tuesday from its lowest close in almost 14 months thanks to overnight gains on Wall Street which boosted positive sentiment.
The KOSPI gained one-point-22 points, or point-05 percent to close the day at two-thousand-272-point-76.
The tech-heavy KOSDAQ also rose, gaining five-point-89 points, or point-75 percent. It closed the day at 795-point-71.
On the foreign exchange, the local currency strengthened one-point-three won against the dollar, ending the session at one-thousand-118-point-seven won.
Penelope Cruz, Edgar Ramirez, Ricky Martin, and Darren Criss star in the next installment of FX's award-winning series premieres January 17th.
COLUMBUS, GA (WTVM) – A Columbus teen facing rape charges pleads not guilty in a Muscogee County courtroom Wednesday.
Andre Hamilton, 17, is charged with statutory rape.
A Columbus detective testified that the alleged suspect was arrested for engaging in sex with a minor who he met over Facebook and agreed to meet up with to have sex.
The detective also stated Hamilton allegedly recorded the incident on the social media app Snapchat.
According to the detective, the video was then passed around the victim's school, resulting in the victim being bullied.
Hamilton was given a $25,000 bond.
The case was bound over to Superior Court.
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“Our receivers are so good,” he said. “It is really easy to get them the ball. Our running game and offensive line really helped, too. If we can pick the run game up going forward like we did tonight, I think we’ll do pretty good offensively.”
The superintendent of Ohio's largest online charter school operators is retiring amid its court battle with Ohio officials over at least 60 million dollars in disputed funding.
Rick Teeters will retire from the Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow September 15. The deputy superintendent and chief of staff, Brittny Pierson, is being promoted.
MIKE THOMPSON'S ELECTION 2016 ANIMATIONS, VIDEO
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Donald Trump sings his version of "Do You Hear the People Sing," an anthem from 'Les Mis' in this parody animation by Mike Thompson of freep.com. Mike Thompson/Detroit Free Press
Lucknow: In quite a controversial statement, All India Muslim Personal Law Board Vice-President Maulana Kalbe Sadik has said that even if SC order about Babri Masjid in Ayodhya comes in favour of his community, in that scenario too land should be handed over to Hindus.
Sadik believes that the whole case is not the matter of Hindu-Muslim but India in general.
Shia Waqf Board has already announced in media that temple should be constructed at the disputed site. And with regard to mosque, it should be constructed at any land of high Muslim population.
The mosque was demolished by Hindu Karsevaks on December 6, 1992 in Ayodhya.
According to Hindus, it is the birthplace of Lord Rama where a mosque was constructed in 1528-29 CE by Mir Baqi.
Since the mosque was constructed by Mughal emperor Babur, it was named Babri Masjid.
Virginia State Senate Passes Medicaid Expansion The Virginia State Senate voted Wednesday to expand Medicaid to 400,000 low-income residents. This comes after months of fierce political debates between Republicans.
KSI, real name Olajide William Olatunji, has become one of the most popular vloggers on YouTube over the last couple of years, reeling in millions of views with every video he uploads.
His success led to a rivalry with fellow British vlogger Joe Weller, with whom KSI had a white-collar boxing match against in February, selling out London’s Copper Box Arena in the process.
On August 25, he will make his ring walk to take on controversial American YouTuber Paul in front of an expected 20,000 fans.
OUCH!! Tom Cruise does all his own stunts in his movies and it’s one of the reasons why we love him so much! But this one for Mission Impossible 6….didn’t work out quite right! Maybe he should consider using a stunt double, a green screen or even just stop trying to jump rooftops all together! Looks like he may be limping for a little while….
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Fast Company magazine has unveiled its list of the 50 most innovative companies of 2017. Amy Farley, senior editor for Fast Company, joins CBSN with more on which companies made the list and why.
ZANESVILLE, Ohio- After being closed for a month Riverside Park reopens to the public.
Flooding of the Muskingum River caused Riverside Park to shut down. The superintendent of cemetery and parks and recreation says it took crews four days to clean the park up.
“We got plenty of calls through the month it was closed. People wanting to know if it was open,” said Jeff Johnson the Superintendent of Cemeteries and Parks and Recreation. “There was a lot of debris on the road. We had to get it out of the way so that people could get in and out. Mud, just stuff like that, from the flooding.”
The park is open everyday from daylight until dusk. Pet owners are asked to clean up behind their animals if they bring them to the park.
NEW YORK — Shares of Netflix are streaming to new highs a day after the company announced its first true price hike in years.
That’s a far different result compared with 2011 when Netflix separated its streaming and DVD-by-mail service and raised prices.
About 600,000 customers fled and its stock price plummeted by 80 per cent.
But Netflix, based in Los Gatos, California, is a different animal today. The production powerhouse landed more Emmy nominations this year than any TV network other than HBO.
Some of that price hike, $1 per month for the company’s most popular plan, will likely be plowed into the race to produce more blockbuster shows like “Stranger Things.”
Netflix is up against HBO and Amazon, which has its own ambitions for great television.
Shares of Netflix hit $198.92 Friday.
Missouri Governor Eric Greitens hopes to get a criminal trial quickly behind him.
At a hearing Monday, attorneys for the Republican governor told Judge Rex Burlison they expect to request an earlier trial date and bench trial. The circuit attorney's office opposes both notions.
Greitens was indicted last month on a charge of felony fourth-degree invasion of privacy for allegedly taking an unauthorized photo of a woman with whom he was having an affair in 2015, before he was elected. Greitens has admitted to the affair but denied criminal wrongdoing.
The case is scheduled for a jury trial starting May 14.
But the governor is expected to ask a judge to move up his criminal trial to April 3, more than a month earlier than scheduled.
Defense attorney Edward L. Dowd Jr. says the request for an earlier trial date is anticipated but hasn't been formally filed. Dowd says Greitens is entitled to have his case heard quickly.
A damning report into a Dublin facility for people with disabilities suggests some residents were not consulted about do not resuscitate orders.
An unannounced inspection by Hiqa in January this year, just two months after it had threatened to close the centre down, has detailed a litany of major non-compliances.
14 non-compliances in 18 areas were highlighted, ten of which were major.
They include listing "going to bed" as community inclusion and attending a physio appointment as an "activity".
Inspectors were not happy that action had been taken to address potential financial abuse.
There was not a paper trail to show that residents or their families were aware they had been identified as not to be resuscitated.
Hiqa acknowledged some measures were being taken to address certain failures - but these were at too early a stage in January to have brought about positive change.
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An 82-year-old Chapin woman died Saturday evening after being in a collision on Amicks Ferry Road.
The coroner identified the victim as Nelva S. Lindler.
The coroner said Lindler was the passenger in a car traveling south on Amicks Ferry Road. The car was hit in the side by another car that was attempting to make a left turn onto Lake Tide Drive.
Lindler was pronounced dead at the scene.
The crash remains under investigation by the South Carolina Highway Patrol.
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Delays have hit the M5 entering Gloucestershire after a two-vehicle crash which has left oil and debris spilled across the motorway.
The main carriageway southbound is closed between Stensham Services and junction 8 for the M50 after the crash this morning (Saturday).
Repair work is being carried out on damaged barriers at the scene and recovery of the vehicles involved is being awaited, according to the latest reports.
Traffic is being diverted off at Strensham Services and rejoining at junction 8 but there are heavy delays.
There is no time given at the moment on when it is likely to clear.
The Desert Stars Volleyball 18U club team recently played in the Jam On it Tournament in Las Vegas and took first place, while the 15U squad also took first and the 16U team placed fourth.
1. Havana – Camila Cabello feat. Young Thug
2. Perfect – Ed Sheeran
3. Beautiful Trauma – P!nk
4. Bad At Love – Halsey
5. New Rules – Dua Lipa
6. Too Much to Ask – Niall Horan
7. How Long – Charlie Puth
8. Thunder – Imagine Dragons
9. Sorry Not Sorry – Demi Lovato
10. End Game – Taylor Swift feat. Ed Sheeran & Future
11. Too Good at Goodbyes – Sam Smith
12. One Foot – Walk the Moon
13. Lights Down Low – Max feat. Gnash
14. Filthy – Justin Timberlake
15. Feel It Still – Portugal. The Man
16. Finesse – Bruno Mars feat. Cardi B
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Ty Dolla $ign is on a roll recently with a string of new releases and, as always, features, ahead of the release of his sophomore album Beach House 3. He's now cropped up on a new track with Wiz Khalifa, "Something New," and the accompanying visual seems to have cameos every big name in pop music.
Catch Demi Lovato, G Eazy, Jason Derulo (I think?), Jamie Foxx and more at a pool party of epic proportions. Bus loads of LA's finest women show up, only to distract Wiz while the others take thousands in cash, a big bag of weed and each celebrity's phone and wallets — the perfect crime.
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NEW YORK (AP) - James Comey's "A Higher Loyalty" had a very big opening week.
Flatiron Books announced Tuesday that sales topped 600,000 copies, a number that includes print, audio and e-books. The former FBI director's memoir has been one of the year's most anticipated releases. It includes his accounts of investigating Hillary Clinton's emails and of his awkward encounters with President Donald Trump.
Comey, fired by Trump a year ago, has likened the president to a crime boss who values personal loyalty over service to the country. Published April 17, "A Higher Loyalty" is the hottest political book since Michael Wolff's million-selling "Fire and Fury," which came out in January.
Both books were published by imprints of Macmillan.
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Billy Stanlake is a giant human who can bowl over 150km/h.
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That is exactly how New Zealand will remember him also.
On Saturday night, Stanlake tore through New Zealand's top order with fast pace and clinical accuracy.
He finished his four overs with figures of 3/15.
Stanlake claimed the scalps of Martin Guptill, Colin Munro and Tom Bruce.
He reminded fans of Shaun Tait when he scared South Africa in a T20 in 2009.
The big man was great in the BBL07 for the Adelaide Srikers, and being only 23 means he will be around the Australian setup for years to come.
Unlucky for the rest of the world.
Good for us.
Watch Stanlake's brutal display of bowling in the video player above.
Murder investigators are in Cathcart Road, Chelsea after a man, believed to be in his 40s, was stabbed to death there last night (May 30).
Police and emergency services were called to the incident at 10.21pm.
The victim was found with multiple stab wounds at the scene near Fulham Road and died, despite the best efforts of London Ambulance Service officers, shortly after 11pm.
A murder investigation has been launched into the fatal attack and a crime scene remains in place in Cathcart Road on Thursday morning (May 31).
The victim's next of kin have been informed and a post-mortem examination will be carried out in due course.
No arrests have been made in connection with the incident.
We will be bringing you all the latest updates below.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigations says a driver was fatally shot after pulling a gun on officers in northwest Georgia.
WSB-TV ( http://2wsb.tv/2itrBZu ) reports that the GBI says Canton police officers saw the driver Saturday about 10:10 p.m. parked outside a closed business.
GBI spokesman Rich Bahan says after speaking to officer the driver sped off, striking an officer.
The officer was treated at a hospital and released.
Police say the car crossed into Woodstock at about 2 a.m. and officers used a tire deflating device to stop the car.
Police blocked all lanes on I-75 northbound as officers pursued the driver. They say he got out of his car holding a gun. Two Woodstock police officers fired at the driver. He later died of his injuries.
Authorities did not identify the driver or the officers.
The GBI is investigating.
Mel B is getting back in the game of love. After splitting from husband Stephen Belafonte, the former Spice Girl is reportedly dating a Beverly Hills cop, according to TMZ.
The 40-year-old briefly dated Eddie Murphy, who famously played the iconic starring role in the 1984 film Beverly Hills Cop. But this time, Mel B is involved with a real-life policeman. The two apparently met through mutual friends, and sources say she is nuts about him.
Reports also claim that the new couple is keeping their relationship very “low key.” He has shown up at tapings of her NBC show, America’s Got Talent, in plainclothes, as well as at other social engagements.
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BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Britain’s defense minister says Russian aggression toward NATO is increasing and the alliance was right to have agreed to a “very high readiness taskforce.”
Michael Fallon said Thursday that Russia had annexed Crimea, threatened the Baltic states, and interfered in the democratic processes in Western Europe with “propaganda and other means,” in the past three years.
He also accused Russia of “aggression in the eastern Mediterranean, prolonging the conflict in Syria,” adding “the threat to NATO particularly to the southeastern flank is growing.”
He said the alliance had rightly agreed to “a very high readiness taskforce which is ….demonstrating the rapid response that NATO requires.”
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HAMILTON, New Zealand — The Canadian men’s sevens squad fell 14-12 to No. 4 Argentina on Saturday in the Challenge Trophy semifinal at the New Zealand leg of the World Rugby Sevens Series.
Luke Bradley and Justin Douglas had tries for Canada, while Nathan Hirayama scored a conversion.
Bradley put Canada ahead in the fourth minute only for Luciano Gonzalez to respond a minute later for Argentina.
Maximo Provenzano gave Argentina its first lead in the seventh, while Felipe del Mestre had two conversions. Douglas scored a late try to make it close.
Canada’s only win at the tournament came in the Challenge Trophy quarterfinals, a 19-14 victory over No. 12 Wales, after dropping all three group matches on Friday.
The Canadian men, who stand 10th overall after three events, lost 28-14 to the seventh-ranked Americans, 19-14 to No. 9 Kenya and 22-14 to No. 11 Samoa.
A rash of injuries at last weekend’s stop in Sydney, Australia, opened up spot a spot for Bradley on coach Damian McGrath’s squad.
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Former NBA all startried to get off some Instagram jokes at the expense of‘s new dreadlocks, but Lin flipped the script on K-Mart in the nicest way possible.
“I’m confused, puzzled, in shock, disappointed in his teammates and the Nets organization for allowing this foolishness,” typed Martin under a photo of Lin’s mohawked locks.
The Brooklyn Nets guard replied, “It’s all good you don’t have to like my hair and definitely entitled to your opinion… At the end of the day I appreciate that I have dreads and you have Chinese tattoos (because) I think it’s a sign of respect.”
Lin continued, “I think as minorities, the more we appreciate each other’s cultures, the more we influence mainstream society.”
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Sarah Jane Evans MW looks at 'little brother' Valbuena, from one of Ribera del Duero's leading estates, Vega Sicilia...
Valbuena 5° may be seen as the little brother of Vega Sicilia’s flagship wine, Único, but it’s not actually little at all: in the years that Único isn’t made, the fruit will go to Valbuena.
Named after the nearby village of Valbuena de Duero, the ‘5°’ refers to the age of the wine, released after five (quinto) years of barrel and bottle age. There was formerly also a Valbuena 3, now discontinued.
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Feb 13 Multi Packaging Solutions International Ltd
* Multi Packaging Solutions announces second quarter results
* Q2 sales $386.1 million versus I/B/E/S view $398.9 million
* Q2 non-GAAP earnings per share $0.15
* Q2 GAAP loss per share $0.01
* Q2 earnings per share view $0.19 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Qtrly negative foreign exchange impact of $20.9 million
* "we continued to face headwinds in our fiscal 2nd quarter"
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SIX barangays under the Cebu City Police Station 6 plan to implement curfew.
Barangays Calamba, San Nicolas Proper, Pahina San Nicolas, Sawang Calero, Pasil and Suba are set to seek approval for their plans to set a new curfew system.
Senior Supt. Joel Doria, director of CCPO, said the implementation of the curfew can be a way to prevent children from roaming around at night.
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“Mababawasan din ang criminality sa area (It will lessen the criminality in the area),” says Doria.
Aside from the six barangays, Barangay Duljo-Fatima, which is under Mambaling Police Station, will also implement the curfew.
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Police on Saturday responded to several reports of shootings across the city, including one in which two people were shot, officials said.
Two people were shot about 12:20 p.m. on the city’s Far South Side neighborhood of South Deering, police said.
Police officers were called to the 10000 block of South Bensley Avenue where they found two men in their 20s had been shot.
A 24-year-old man had been shot in the left buttocks and he was taken to Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn in critical condition. A 25-year-old man had been shot in the right leg; his condition wasn’t immediately available.
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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Philadelphia Police are asking for public’s help identifying a man wanted in an armed sexual assault of a teen girl at SEPTA’s City Hall Station.
It happened shortly before 10 p.m. Tuesday on the southbound platform of the City Hall Station.
Police say the suspect grabbed a 17-year-old girl by gunpoint, forced himself on the victim and performed a sexual act. The suspect then fled the scene.
The suspect is believed to be in his 20’s.
The Philadelphia Police Department Special Victim’s Unit is leading the investigation, with support from SEPTA Police Department investigators.
If you have any information on this incident, call police.
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed first-round pick T.J. Watt to a four-year contract.
Watt, a linebacker from Wisconsin and the younger brother of Houston Texans star J.J. Watt, was taken with the 30th overall pick in the draft. He is the last of Pittsburgh's eight draft picks to sign. Financial details were not released.
Watt actually began his collegiate career as a tight end before switching to linebacker. He played in 27 games for the Badgers, making 14 starts, over a two-year span. Watt recorded 70 tackles, including 17 stops for losses and 11 1/2 sacks in his college career.
The Steelers finish minicamp on Thursday. They report for training camp at St. Vincent College in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, on July 27.
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The deceased, Stella Acheamponmaa Adupie was found lifeless on her bed
A 30-year-old police Constable has been found dead in her room at Sefwi Asawinso in the Western region.
The deceased, Stella Acheamponmaa Adupie was found lifeless on her bed when she failed to report to work Monday.
A resident, Nana Kojo Prekese in an interview on Adom News said Constable Stella was very healthy and did not show any sign of ailment.
He indicated that her death has shocked all her colleagues including the Asawinso Police Commander, DSP Richard Boahen.
Nana Kojo noted that, after several calls without answer, the police decided to go to her house only to find her unconscious when they broke into her room.
“The police quickly rushed her to the hospital but the doctors said she died Sunday dawn” he added.
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Williams (knee) is no longer listed on the injury report for Monday's game against the Pelicans, Mark Berman of Fox 26 Houston reports.
Williams didn't travel with the Rockets for their recent three-game road trip due to a nee injury, but should be back to full strength now after the extended time off. That being said, Williams has seen action in just four games this season and is not a part of the regular rotation, so he can be avoided in fantasy leagues. Look for Williams to head back to the G-League.
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A tow truck driver shot a man in Central City Friday evening (Feb. 2), firing as the man attacked him along Felicity Street, according to an initial report by New Orleans police.
The tow truck driver will not be charged in the shooting, which remains under active investigation, police said.
The shooting, which occurred in the 1800 block of Felicity, was reported to police shortly after 6 p.m. The NOPD described the man's gunshot wound as "non-fatal."
According to NOPD spokesman Juan Barnes, the tow truck driver "fired in self-defense upon a subject who was attacking him."
The injured man will be charged in the incident, Barnes said in a media alert issued at 8:15 p.m. The NOPD did not identify the wounded man or specify what charges he would face.
No additional details were immediately available from police.
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Concerns are growing for a 15-year-old Derbyshire girl who has gone missing.
Tia-Louise Barnett was last seen at her home address on Waingroves Road, Ripley at 8.45am on Wednesday, October 4.
Tia is described as white with long hair which is red on one side and black on the other.
She was wearing black leggings, a multi-coloured tie-dyed t-shirt, peach coloured shoes and red fishnet tights.
She is thought to be in the Nottingham area.
Anyone that knows of Tia’s whereabouts is asked to contact Derbyshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 356 of October 4.
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The excerpts from Wagner's Ring Cycle that Donald Runnicles and the SSO performed in the second half of this concert had a persuasive balance of musical, narrative and psychological logic.
Donald Runnicles: Cogent and perceptive.
Musically, the selection had the shape of a Mahlerian symphonic epic, beginning with the vigour of The Ring 's best-known moment, The Ride of the Valkyries from Act III of Die Walkure, before subsiding into the quiet Forest Murmurs from Siegfried and the (presumably) post-coital dawn from Gotterdammerung , both functioning like an extended slow movement.
Scherzo-like energy was revived for Siegfried's Rhine Journey before the cataclysmic Funeral March prepared the way for Brunnhilde's final immolation.
The selection drew together the work's great theme of nature's prelapsarian innocence and the triumph of love through renunciation.
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Rapper-singer-songwriter Chika, a 20-year-old from Montgomery, Alabama, took Ed Sheeran’s massive hit “Shape of You” and turned it into a Pride anthem that’s quickly going viral.
Wrote Chika on Twitter: “Happy # PrideMonth. Never be ashamed of who you are.”
i turned @edsheeran's "Shape Of You" into a Pride Anthem. ♥️ Happy #PrideMonth. Never be ashamed of who you are. 🏳️‍🌈✊🏾 pic.twitter.com/kAwdMfIQel — chika (@oranicuhh) June 13, 2017
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LONDON (AP) — Roger Federer and Serena Williams are both back on Centre Court at Wimbledon on Wednesday as they look to advance to the third round.
Federer will play Lukas Lacko of Slovakia as he continues his quest for a record-extending ninth title at the All England Club. Williams then faces Bulgarian qualifier Viktoriya Tomova as she goes for a 16th straight match win at the tournament — having missed last year while pregnant.
Australian Open champion Caroline Wozniacki and last year’s men’s runner-up, Marin Cilic, are also back in action as they try to avoid more upsets at the tournament. Three of the top-10 seeded men lost in the first round, while former champions Maria Sharapova and Petra Kvitova also went out on Tuesday.
The forecast calls for more sunny skies, although there is a 30 percent chance of rain showers in the afternoon.
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ISLAMABAD, June 15 (APP): Pakistan made history at Sophia
Gardens on Wednesday by sealing a place in the Champions Trophy
final since its inception in 1998.
Pakistan brushed aside hosts England by eight wickets in the
semi finals to qualify for the mega event’s final.
Opener Farkhar Zaman played a master’s innings of 57 runs off
58 balls while opener Azhar Ali took 100 balls to score 76 runs.
Babar Azam and Muhammad Hafeez ended the match scoring 38 and 31, respectively.
Earlier Pakistani bowlers bowled magnificently and restricted
English team to a short total of 211 runs in 49.5 overs for all.
Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow scored 46 and 43 runs, respectively
while Ben Stokes (34) and Eoin Morgan (33) also batted well.
Hasan Ali bagged three wickets for 35 runs while Junaid Khan
and Rumman Raees took two wickets each for 42 and 44 runs,
respectively.
Pakistan will face either India or Bangladesh in the final. The
second semi final of the Champions Trophy would be played on
Thursday.
The Mutual Fund Dealers Association of Canada has banned Frank Dew for life from dealing in mutual funds in Canada, in connection with frauds he committed at a business he ran in Charlottetown.
Dew was sentenced in June to 4 ½-years in prison after pleading guilty to 26 counts of fraud. The frauds were worth almost $3 million.
The MFDA panel ruling was delivered Friday. It dealt with only two allegations: that Dew misappropriated $37,000 from two clients, and failed to cooperate with an MFDA investigation.
In addition to the lifetime prohibition, Dew was fined $124,000 and charged costs of $5,000.
An MFDA hearing for Dew's partner, David Cudmore, is scheduled for May 3.
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PHOTO OF THE DAY: A swan and her cygnet were caputured from a dragon boat on the Clarence River near Elizabeth Island by avid dragonboater and lensman Robin Smith.
EL PASO, Texas (AP) — Jon Elmore scored 22 points with seven rebounds and five assists, and Marshall maintained safe distance down the stretch to beat UTEP 74-65 on Saturday night.
C.J. Burks’ 3-pointer started an early 10-0 Marshall run and the Thundering Herd went up 19-10 with 9:48 before halftime. Evan Gilyard had a 3-point play for UTEP before Marshall established a 6-0 spurt and led by 10. Marshall’s last three baskets of the half on 3s from Elmore, Jarrod West and Burks made it 34-24 at halftime.
The Miners closed to 36-31 within the first two minutes of the second half before Ajdin Penava made a 3 and Burks made 1 of 2 foul shots. Omega Harris’ layup pulled the Miners within three points, and with 4:04 left, Gilyard shaved UTEP’s deficit to 61-59, but the Miners never got closer.
Burks scored 16 points and Penava contributed 15 points and seven boards for the Thundering Herd (15-8, 6-4 Conference USA).
Gilyard led UTEP (7-16, 2-9) with 20 points.
A man has been charged for sexually assaulting a woman while she slept.
On March 20, 2017 the Temple Police Department said they met with the victim who reported she was sexually assaulted earlier that day.
The victim told police that she knew the man who assaulted her and identified him as James Ford. He was at her residence that night, and she said she was laying down on her couch, and Ford was laying on the other side of the coach when she fell asleep.
She then told police she woke up to find the man sexually assaulting her. She shouted at Ford and he apologized. That is when she contacted police.
She told police that she never gave consent to Ford and was not in a romantic relationship with Ford.
The victim went to Baylor Scott and White Hospital for examination.
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A person has been hit by a train between Colchester and Manningtree this evening (Saturday, February 2).
All Greater Anglia Lines are blocked, and train services between these stations may be cancelled.
Man trapped in car and seriously injured in crash on A414 in Chelmsford
Greater Anglia expect delays of up to 90 minutes, and for disruption to continue until 11pm tonight.
The incident was first reported by Greater Anglia on their twitter feed around 4:53pm today (Saturday, February 3).
British Transport Police and East of England Ambulance Service have been approached for comment.
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East Side High School's students turned out in style on Wednesday at the Westmount Country Club in Woodland Park for their senior prom.
Glamour and high style was the standard as prom-goers had fun and danced the night away.
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Chinese Premier Li Keqiang is this morning conducting a press conference to mark the end of the National People’s Congress.
It has been an unusually long session resulting in many significant changes, including the constitutional revision to remove presidential term limits, a sweeping plan to restructure the State Council and the appointment of many new figures to top government posts.
Of course, the most eye-catching changes in personnel are Vice-President Wang Qishan, who is making a political comeback and is expected to act as point man with Washington; Vice-Premier Liu He’s key economic policymaking role; Yi Gang’s appointment as the new central bank governor and Yang Xiaodu heading a new anti-graft super agency.
The South China Morning Post will bring you live coverage of the press conference starting at 10.30am local time (GMT +8). Stay tuned. App users, please allow a few seconds for our live blog widget to load.
Lee Township house fire under investigation
The cause of a Saturday house fire is being investigated by the Midland County Sheriff’s Office.
The fire was at a West Prairie Road home in Lee Township, Lee Township Fire Chief Daryl Amrozowicz said. Homer and Midland township firefighters also responded to the fire, along with sheriff’s deputies.
Sheriff’s Capt. Tray Thomas said the home was not insured and a sheriff’s office fire investigator, along with other officials, were working to determine the cause of the fire.
Further details were not available as the investigation continues.
He was working as a waiter in a cocktail bar when he met her. But it was no rags to riches story for Jack Brooksbank, whose engagement to Princess Eugenie was announced earlier this year.
Educated at Stowe School in Buckingham, where boarding fees are currently almost £12,000 per term, Brooksbank, 31, is a descendant of the Brooksbank baronets and reportedly a distant cousin of Eugenie’s. (Her mother, the Duchess of York, is the great-great-granddaughter of Lady Julia Coke, who is the daughter of Jack's great-great-grandfather, Thomas Coke.)
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County commissioners charged with making false police report
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Two county commissioners from central Montana are charged with making a false police report after alleging a resident assaulted one of them.
The Billings Gazette reports Musselshell County Commissioners Robert Goffena (GOFF'-in-ay) and Thomas Berry each face a misdemeanor charge.
Prosecutors say Berry called 911 on Feb. 5 to report Goffena had been shoved by Troy Evans of Roundup at the courthouse.
However, witnesses told investigators that Goffena pushed Evans as he tried to follow them into their chambers. Court records say video shows Goffena pushing Evans away from the door.
Evans said he had been following the men because he believed their presence together constituted a quorum of the three-member commission and was therefore a public meeting.
Berry says he plans to plead not guilty. Goffena declined to comment.
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Information from: The Billings Gazette, http://www.billingsgazette.com
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Broken Bow High School Assistant Principle and Activities Director Ryan Hogue stated that the 9/10 Bow Invite scheduled for today has been postponed due to the weather. They do not want kids getting sick or injured. They will potentially try to get it rescheduled.
The reason Bas Rutten woke up at 3:00 AM and spontaneously yelled “pang!” was Queen Rena Kubota was putting on a public execution. Ain’t no party like a damaging your opponent’s liver party because a damaging your opponent’s liver party really doesn’t stop. Shoot boxing legend and kickboxing star Queen Rena had her fourth fight pro MMA fight on the undercard of Rizin FF 5.
A quick look back at the Queen’s first three Rizin MMA fights read as a hit list; win by flying armbar, win by guillotine choke and win by kick to the body. To mix things up Rena decided to win by KO punch to the body. Watch Rena fighting spirit grow with each shot to the body of Dora Perjes until her opponent crumbles over at the throne of Queen Rena Kubota.
RENA stops Perjés with a shot to the liver. #RIZINFF pic.twitter.com/en17SzQL7T — Edwin (@ejrayala) April 16, 2017
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Chasing Dreams: Baseball & Becoming American is a new multi-media exhibition that melds the story of America's pastime, baseball, with the story of American Jewish immigration and integration.
Now on display through October at the Hebrew Union College's Skirball Museum, Anne Arenstein learns more in a conversation with Abby Schwartz, director of the museum.
Thanks to you, we were able to provide meals to those in our area who suffer from hunger.
The Together We Can 2017 food drive raised $198,986 and 92,984 pounds of food.
This will provide 1,072,417 meals, reaching 95 percent of our goal.
In 2016, the food drive provided 774,307 meals, so this year there was a 39 percent increase in meals provided.
This could not have been done without your help!
As always, you can donate to the High Plains Food Bank here.
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WeAreChange independent journalist Luke Rudkowski asks HUD Secretary Dr. Ben Carson: “Which actions by Hillary Clinton do you think are the most satanic?”
Without a moment of hesitation, Dr. Carson replies: “Her willingness to kill babies, innocent babies.”
I wonder what Dr. Carson knows . . . .
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Diners at Cuban Burger in downtown Harrisonburg grab lunch Tuesday. City Council unanimously approved ordinances that increase meal and lodging taxes in the city and upped water and sewer rates.
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CLOVIS, N.M. (KRQE) – The 16-year-old charged with threatening a mass shooting at Clovis Schools last week has been released from lock-up.
The teen girl was arrested for posting threatening pictures on Snapchat.
In one of the pictures, the girl threatened to shoot up schools.
A second image referenced Nathaniel Joett, the Clovis High School accused of killing two and wounding four others in a library shooting spree in August.
The Eastern New Mexico News reports the girl was released to the custody of her parents.
She is now on house arrest and not allowed to use any phones or computers.
Her parents could be held responsible if she does.
An Oak Hill man has been cited on weapon charges for having a loaded gun in his carry-on bag at the Raleigh County Memorial Airport. The man was stopped at a checkpoint when the gun showed up on an x-ray monitor. Police confiscated the gun. The man told officers he forgot it was in his bag.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) – A council of university presidents from around New Mexico is asking that Gov. Susana Martinez restores some $745 million in funding to the state’s public colleges and universities.
The council made its plea in a column published Sunday in the Albuquerque Journal.
New Mexico State University President Garrey Carruthers, a member of the council, said deep concern has spread across the state’s higher education system since vetoed by Martinez defended all state universities.
The Republican governor and the Democrat-controlled Legislature are in a standoff over the state budget. The governor disagrees with $350 million in tax increases approved by lawmakers to make up for dwindling revenues.
The university presidents say without funding, the tuition each student pays would increase dramatically.
Regents at New Mexico Highlands University have scheduled a special meeting Friday. The agenda includes tuition and fees.
"Heartburn means the burning or the pain that one may feel when acid is exposed to the esophagus," said Fairfax, Virginia, gastroenterologist Dr. Allen Blosser. "GERD can be a broad spectrum of diseases anywhere from a cough to post nasal drip to swallowing disorders to esophageal strictures," said Blosser, who sees multiple cases every year.
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In hour two of Here & Now's Aug. 14, 2017 full broadcast, we continue coverage of news from Charlottesville, Virginia, speaking with Kerry Haynie of Duke University about race and the White House's response to violence over the weekend. Also, Oren Segal of the Anti-Defamation League's Center on Extremism joins us to take a look at the white supremacist groups behind the rally. Plus, we look at how the Pakistan-India partition has been portrayed by India's film industry through the years. And we hear from the author of a new book on the Treaty of Versailles about how the agreement was assembled and why its legacy has been mixed. You can read and hear more at hereandnow.org, follow us on Twitter and join the conversation on Facebook and Tumblr.
UNK held its first major scrimmage of fall camp on Saturday. Coach Josh Lynn has close to 20 new members on the team thanks to transfers and junior college players. Overall he feels camp is off to a good start.
One of those who joined the team last week is running back Darrien Daniels, who is a graduate transfer from Central Arkansas. Coming out of high school the St. Louis native was considered to be a three star recruit by ESPN and was listed as the 20th best player in the state of Missouri that year. Lynn feels all the newcomers have done a nice job.
UNK opens up the season on August 31st at home against Missouri Western. That is a game you can listen to on 93.1 KRVN FM
April 3 Fih Mobile Ltd
* Expects interim results of group for six months ending 30 June 2017 to record a consolidated net loss
* Expects group's consolidated net loss for six months ending 30 June 2017 to be less than US$110 million
* Board expects group's turnover during six months ending 30 JUNE 2017 to exceed us$4.6 billion
* Expected results primarily as a result of costs relating to a new business group within company under a collaboration agreement
* "Board currently expects those costs to continue into second half of 2017" Source (bit.ly/2nRdJfJ) Further company coverage:
Idaho State Board of Ed says 3 in running for ISU presidency
POCATELLO, Idaho (AP) — The Idaho State Board of Education has narrowed the number of finalists for the president's post at Idaho State University down to three.
Kevin Satterlee, Charles "Chuck" Wight and Laura Woodworth-Ney are expected to be interviewed April 2 as the state board works to select the person who will replace retiring ISU President Arthur Vailas.
Woodworth-Ney is the executive vice president and provost at ISU. Satterlee is the chief operating officer and special counsel at Boise State University. Wight is the president of Weber State University in Ogden, Utah.
The Idaho State Journal reports the candidates recently toured ISU's campuses in Pocatello, Idaho Falls and Meridian and met with students, faculty, staffers and members of the public.
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2:57 Prosecutor, defense attorney make opening statements in Van Note murder trial Pause
2:20 Grandma of KCK boy fed to pigs recites a message she wrote to her grandson
1:12 For second straight week, searchers looking for Jessica Runions find a man’s body
0:47 Blue Valley students hold prayer vigil for coach Eric Driskell
1:26 Royals Daily: Camp opens, bizarre injury follows
4:27 White House press corps grills Sean Spicer over Flynn resignation
2:26 Mayor Sly James gives details on $800 million 'GO' bond proposal
9:05 Analysis: Kansas 84, West Virginia 80 (OT)
2:20 KU coach Bill Self on beating West Virginia: 'I still don't know how we did it'
NEWTON, Iowa (AP) — A sex offender from central Iowa man has been sentenced to two consecutive life terms in prison for sexually abusing a 7-year-old girl.
The Des Moines Register reports that 49-year-old Berlou Barnard, of Newton, was sentenced Monday. A jury found him guilty of four counts of second-degree sexual abuse and obstruction of justice. He was arrested after a woman accused him of sexually abusing her daughter in August 2015.
Barnard was listed as a sex offender in 1997 for sexual abusing two girls and a boy all under the age of 6.
Barnard’s live-in girlfriend, 40-year-old Michelle Wortman, has pleaded guilty to child endangerment and interference with official acts in Barnard’s most recent case. Prosecutors say Wortman was aware of Barnard’s abuse and did nothing to protect the victim.
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In the nightcap, Red River had 40 second-half points to pull away to a 64-41 boys victory. Jordan Polynice scored 10 of his game-high 22 points in a 21-2 second-half spurt that broke the game open for the Riders. Cody Robertson added 11 points. Aaron Knutson scored 12 points and Jacob Ohnstad 10 to lead Central.
– According to Pro Wrestling Sheet, Ric Flair was hospitalized yesterday morning for heart-related issues.
It was noted that Flair was taken to the ICU by his family, however this was not confirmed.
Yes,Ric in hosp 4routine monitoring.No reason2panic.Yes,many thx2his fiancé&hospstaff.No excuses Ric wld want u2go out 2nite NaturBoy style! — MelindaMorrisZanoni (@LegacyTalentCEO) August 13, 2017
Check out the following statement from his rep:
“Yes, Ric is checked into a hospital for some routine monitoring. No, there is no reason to panic. Yes, we’d like to thank his fiancé & the incredible hospital staff who are providing the best care. No, we cannot answer any personal questions. Yes, Ric would want you to go out and have a great weekend … Nature Boy style!”
We will keep you updated on this developing story.
The Summer Arts program sponsored by St. Luke's Episcopal Church will begin on June 26 at the church, on the corner of Main and Calhoun streets in Newberry. The program, open to children ages 6-14, will be offered from June 26 through June 29 from 9 a.m. to noon.
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Demopolis City Schools Welcomes Back Students
by George McDonald
From the West Alabama Newsroom–
Monday was the first day of school for students in the Demopolis City School district.
Superintendent Kyle Kallhoff says the new school year got off to a smooth start.
Kallhoff toured all four schools in the district — and says he’s looking forward to a productive school year.
“Our vision is to be in the top ten in Alabama in every single thing we do. That’s art, athletics, academics,” said Kallhoff.
“We’re not there. We’re just above average, but that’s not good enough for us. We want to be better than being the best in the Black Belt.”
He says the district has added a second First Class Pre-K classroom this year.
And there’s a new principal at Demopolis Middle School.
Demopolis City Schools serves about 2300 students.
Apr 18, 2017 - 13:03
Some of the 662 “Tramps” who took part in the world’s largest gathering of people dressed as Charlie Chaplin’s most famous character. They met at the Manoir de Ban in Corsier, overlooking Lake Geneva, on April 16. (RTS/swissinfo.ch)
The record was set to mark Chaplin’s birthday and to celebrate the first year of “Chaplin’s Worldexternal link”. The museum devoted to the London-born comic actor, director and composer is located in a 14-hectare park and occupies the mansion where the Chaplin family lived the last 25 years of Charlie Chaplin’s life.
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Katie Margaret Conway was born on December 4, 2017 at 8.51am at Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy.
The parents...
Louise Conway and Christopher Small.
The pregnancy...
Louise said the pregnancy was brilliant and she enjoyed every minute of it, but she was diagnosed with a valve that’s leaking in her heart and she ended up with gestational diabetes.
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Katie is a brilliant baby, she’s absolutely gorgeous.
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Katrina
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Louise would like to thank her eldest daughter Nicole for all the help she has given her. When Louise found out she was pregnant and a month later her gran Margaret Brown passed away. Her grandad Struthers has been very strong and helps the family as much as he can even though he’s been grieving himself.
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08/14/17- Chris Paul sings a rendition of “Forget You” by Cee Lo Green about the Charlottesville riot. “I see them, white supremacist, down in Charlottesville and I’m like F-them!”
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - China Hkbridge Holdings Ltd:
* ‍LEUNG KING YU HAS TENDERED HIS RESIGNATION AS CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER​
* ‍SU ZHIYANG WILL SERVE IN AN ACTING CAPACITY AS COMPANY SECRETARY, AUTHORISED REPRESENTATIVE UNTIL NEW CFO, COMPANY SECRETARY COMMENCES​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Kenny B. Roberts, 40, of Hoboken, appears in court in Jersey City yesterday, April 13, 2017, on charges he urinated on a police officer. JERSEY CITY -- A 40-year-old Hoboken man with a history of using urine as a weapon has been charged with urinating on a Hoboken police officer at police headquarters Wednesday.
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Cubs manager discusses the health of reliever Carl Edwards and starter Yu Darvish on Wednesday, May 30, 2018. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune)
March 30 Social Reality Inc
* Steven Antebi reports 5.8 percent stake in Social Reality Inc as of March 24, 2017 - SEC filing
* G. Tyler Runnels, Steven Antebi - intend to consider whether to formally seek changes in the present management or directors of social reality Source: (bit.ly/2njCYnr) Further company coverage:
COLUMBUS, GA (WTVM) – The Columbus Police Department has arrested eight juvenile burglary suspects.
The suspects were arrested for burglarizing a business and three stolen cars.
With the arrests of these suspects police have recovered $38,000 worth of stolen property and cleared the burglary of Walt’s Automotive at 3673 Victory Dr.
One suspect is 11, two are 12, two are 13, two are 14, and one is 15.
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Floyd Mayweather Happy for Meek Mill 'Deserves to Be Home'
Floyd Mayweather's Happy for Meek Mill, 'Deserves to Be Home'
EXCLUSIVE
We just broke the news to Floyd Mayweather that Meek Mill is being released from prison ... and Floyd says he's really happy for the rapper.
Floyd and Meek have supported each other over the years -- Floyd's publicly praised Meek's music and Meek attended the Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor fight.
So, when we saw Floyd out in NYC shopping for jewelry, we had to ask what he thought about Meek getting out of prison after 5 months.
"I'm glad he home," Floyd said ... "He deserves to be home."
We also asked Floyd about the shooting in Atlanta but he didn't really want to talk about it. However, his bodyguard Greg La Rosa who was shot in the leg during the attack says he's recovering nicely and should be okay.
Put simply, the patriots of the 1760s and early 1770s were a motley crew of widows and workers, sailors and squatters, slave holders and fortune seekers driven by diverse and often unsavory motives. At the time, they sounded much like their contemporaries across the Atlantic: loud, proud, always citing their rights under the British “Constitution,” the general term for the established laws and governmental forms of the empire. They assumed that this constitution was perfect and never dared to think beyond it.
A felony charge has been dropped against a man accused of punching and damaging a northern Iowa casino gambling machine.
Police had charged 55-year-old Dion King with felony criminal mischief. The Worth County Attorney Jeffrey Greve dropped the case Tuesday after King paid for the damage to the machine.
A Worth County deputy says he was sent Saturday to the Diamond Jo Casino in Northwood, where he reviewed security video and saw King punching the machine’s touch screen several times. The attack caused an estimated $2,000 in damage.
The deputy says King later admitted punching the machine out of frustration.
Cueva of Sao Paulo vies the ball with Maycon (L) and Gabriel of Corinthians during the match in the Brasileirao Series A 2017 at Morumbi Stadium.
“With everything nicely poised at 1-1, Cruzeiro and Flamengo meet this Wednesday in the second leg of the final of the Brazilian Cup. The Mineirao stadium clash is a contender to be the biggest domestic game of the year – because Brazil is one of the very few countries in the world where the cup can still eclipse the league. This may be seen as even more surprising since the domestic cup has relatively little tradition, coming to life as recently as 1989. …” World Soccer – Tim Vickery
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Duff and Quarters chat about the benefits and pitfalls of a potential AFL reserves competition.
Analysts at Danske Bank suggest that today focus will be on whether US-North Korea tensions ease further. Note also that US President Trump is set to sign a memorandum today initiating an inquiry regarding the Chinese intellectual property regime.
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“In terms of data releases, it is a very quiet day with the euro area industrial production figure for June being the only interesting figure. Against consensus, the German industrial production figure for June dropped 1.1% m/m with declines in construction and all manufacturing sectors. We expect the euro area to follow the German figure and report a monthly decline in June of 0.8%.”
“Later this week, the ECB and FOMC minutes are both due for release and should shed more light on the QE and QT discussions. US retail sales and consumer confidence as well as UK CPI inflation are also scheduled for release.”
× 2 Chicago officers injured in police chase overnight
CHICAGO — Two Chicago police officers were hurt in a crash during a police chase.
Police began chasing a gray van around midnight Wednesday on the city’s West Side.
An Illinois State Police source said police initially believed the van may have been involved in Tuesday’s killing of a 2-year-old boy.
CPD chased the van east on Roosevelt. The police SUV crashed into a car at Ashland.
Two officers were taken to Stroger Hospital, and are in good condition.
The police chase continued onto the Dan Ryan, heading south all the way to the city’s Pullman neighborhood.
It ended on an exit ramp of the southbound Bishop Ford at 115th Street.
The driver was taken into custody.
The CPD says the van was not connected to Tuesday’s shooting.
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) Sandy Brondello has been hired as head coach of the Australian Opals in a deal that will allow the three-time Olympic medalist to combine her international duties with her coaching role at Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA.
Basketball Australia announced the deal Tuesday, saying the signing marked the start of the road to the Olympics at Tokyo in 2020.
Brondello, who started her international playing career as a teenager and played 302 games for the Australian women’s team, has four seasons of experience as a head coach in the WNBA and led the Mercury to the championship in 2014, when she was voted the league’s coach of the year.
She will start with the Opals on May 1, two days before the squad gathers in Phoenix for a camp.
MICHAEL EUGENE BOYD
Mr. Boyd, 57, of Linden, died Tuesday, September 26, 2017, at Perry Community Hospital. A funeral service was held Saturday, September 30, 2017, in the chapel of Young Funeral Home, with Gary Anderson officiating. Burial was at the Ary Cemetery. He was born in Warren, OH, the son of the late Buford William Boyd and Elizabeth Brison Boyd. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Amber Boyd Chalk. Survivors include son, Michael (Regina) Boyd; grandchildren, Jeremy and Caitlin Butler, Hunter and Destiny Davis, Jacob Chalk, and Kaci and Mallory Boyd; great grandson Mason Lee; brother Bill (Dannie) Boyd; and a host of other loving family members and many, many friends.
TORONTO — Citytv has picked Roger Petersen as the new co-host of Toronto morning show "Breakfast Television."
Petersen joined co-host Dina Pugliese on Wednesday as he stepped into the role vacated by Kevin Frankish in May.
Rogers Media, which owns Citytv, said Petersen will be familiar to viewers of the station.
He's covered several major local stories as a news reporter, including the Toronto van attack earlier this year, SARS and the Papal visit.
Also within more than 5,100 square feet of space is an updated kitchen finished in Calcutta marble, a media room with a glass wine wall, a library, a movie theater, a wet bar, four bedrooms and six bathrooms. A lofted space doubles as a massage and exercise area, and an elevator serves each floor.
March 19 (Reuters) - mBank SA:
* POLISH LENDER MBANK SAYS FINANCIAL REGULAR KNF HAS RECOMMENDED THAT THE BANK RETAIN AT LEAST 80 PERCENT OF ITS 2017 PROFIT
* MBANK ALSO SAYS THAT KNF CONFIRMED THAT MBANK FULFILLS CONDITIONS TO PAY OUT UP TO 20 PCT OF 2017 PROFIT IN DIVIDEND Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Warsaw Newsroom)
Matt Morgan, Raj Giri, and Glenn Rubenstein are back for the latest edition of the Wrestling Inc. podcast. Topics include:
- WWE RAW Review
- AJ Styles injury from over the weekend.
- Fabulous Moolah
- Mark Henry in the WWE Hall of Fame.
- Daniel Bryan says he might compete at WrestleMania.
- Roman Reigns - Jon Bravo video.
And more!
April 10 BHP Billiton Ltd:
* Elliott Advisors - sends letter and presentation to directors of BHP Billiton outlining "shareholder value unlock plan"
* Elliott Advisors - Elliott Funds, with some affiliates, hold long economic interest in respect of about 4.1% of issued share capital of BHP Billiton
* Elliott Advisors - outlining three key steps including demerging and separately listing BHP's US petroleum business on NYSE
* Elliott Advisors - outlined plan that could enable management to provide BHP shareholders with an increase in value attributable to their shareholdings
* Elliott Advisors - outlined plan includes unifying BHP's dual-listed structure into single Australian-headquartered and Australian tax resident listed co Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom)
Oladipo posted 20 points (5-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), eight assists, four rebounds, a steal and a blocked shot in 33 minutes during Mondays 110-100 win over the Lakers.
Oladipo was relatively quiet until the third quarter when he helped spark a 14-4 run that put the game out of reach. This is the fourth straight game where Oladipo failed to eclipse 20 points. He's also failed to make that mark in seven of his past 10 contests. Overall there's been a noticeable difference in his consistency since missing four games due to injury back in January, but it' isn't wise to fade Indiana's best offensive weapon even if he isn't performing with the kind of stat lines he enjoyed earlier in the season.
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You can run! You can hide! But racism will never die!
UNLESS! More and more people are beginning to find out that they are actually part of the race they don't like. As for me, I'm black on the outside, and by society standards. However I know somewhere down the line I have European blood in my vain. At the same time, there are a lot of so called white folks who have no idea that they have African blood running through their vain.
Some say that in a few years no one will be 100% anything. If this is true, are you 100% the race you claim to be?
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March 20 (Reuters) - British chipmaker IQE Plc, whose technology is used in Apple Inc's iPhone, posted an 18 percent rise in full-year pretax profit on Tuesday on strong sales of wafer, a semiconductor material.
The company said adjusted pretax profit rose to 24.3 million pounds ($34.1 million) for the year ended Dec. 31, from 20.6 million pounds a year earlier.
Revenue rose 16 percent to 154.5 million pounds in 2017. ($1 = 0.7123 pounds) (Reporting By Justin George Varghese in BENGALURU and Alasdair Pal in LONDON; Editing by Amrutha Gayathri)
1:07 Blues defenseman Alex Pietrangelo prepares for NHL Winter Classic Pause
1:20 Blues forward David Perron talks about the NHL Winter Classic
1:46 Hall of Famer Chris Pronger returns to the ice for Winter Classic Alumni Game
6:57 How to slice an onion without crying, and other kitchen knife skills
2:41 Kristen Poshard talks about personal tragedy and her new position with Madison County
0:44 Lebanon public library plans expansion
1:13 It's a girl! First local baby of the new year born at St. Elizabeth's
1:07 Edwardsville football coach talks playoff loss to Glenbard West
2:00 Estes, Thomas connect to give East St. Louis playoff win
Huntsville police say a hit and run driver injured a child at Oakwood Avenue and Brookline Drive. (Source: WAFF)
Huntsville police are searching for a driver who hit a house around Oakwood Avenue and Brookline Drive on Wednesday afternoon.
Police say a 5-year-old was injured. The extent of those injuries were not released.
The car fled the scene. Police are looking for a black Nissan car similar to an Altima or Maxima. It was occupied by four black males. Officers say it hit a car then left the scene.
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TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan’s Sony Corp on Friday reported a nearly four-fold jump in third-quarter operating profit on growing demand for its image sensors, and raised its full-year earnings outlook.
The electronics firm posted an operating profit of 350.8 billion yen ($3.20 billion) for the October-December quarter, up from 92.4 billion yen a year ago. That was Sony’s highest third-quarter profit ever and far above a consensus estimate of 240.8 billion yen from 10 analysts polled by Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S.
Sony raised its profit forecast for the year ending March to 720 billion yen from 630 billion yen, its best ever in its 72-year-old history.
That compared with a consensus estimate of 680.93 billion yen from 23 analysts polled by Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S.
Earlier in the day, Sony said that CEO Kazuo Hirai would be replaced by CFO Kenichiro Yoshida, effective April 1.
($1 = 109.7000 yen)
Caroline Flack: 2009
Harry and Flack, an English television presenter who previously hosted the X Factor, were reportedly introduced by their mutual friend Natalie Pinkham in 2009. Flack is said to have given the prince the nickname "Jam" ("because he's got jam-coloured hair and he's really sweet," she reportedly told friends). But the pressure of the constant attention was too much for the TV host, she wrote in her autobiography Storm in a C Cup: "Once the story got out, that was it," she said. "We had to stop seeing each other. I was no longer Caroline Flack, TV presenter, I was Caroline Flack, Prince Harry's bit of rough."
April 24 (Reuters) - Blue Hills Bancorp Inc:
* Q1 EARNINGS PER SHARE $0.27
* Q1 NON-GAAP EARNINGS PER SHARE $0.24 EXCLUDING ITEMS
* REPORTED NET INTEREST AND DIVIDEND INCOME WAS $18.4 MILLION IN Q1 2018, UP 16%, Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Taxis block a highway in Gauteng.
Traffic authorities have urged motorists to be patient as a planned taxi protest makes its way through national roads in Gauteng on Thursday morning.
Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) spokesperson Wayne Minnaar told News24 that taxis were blocking roads and travelling on the N1, N3 and N12.
According to Minnaar, taxi drivers hijacked trucks to block the Allendale offramp.
"This started at around 3am. I cannot confirm any injuries. I can confirm taxi drivers hijacked trucks to block the freeway at Allendale off ramp."
Minnaar said the taxi drivers were making their way to the SA Taxi finance offices.
"They are making their way to Midrand. This protest is expected to be completed at 15:00. This is a legal gathering."
Source: News24
Brittany Caine-Conley, a minister in training at Sojourners United Church of Christ, arrived in downtown Charlottesville on Saturday morning expecting that there might be violence. She did not expect things to get out of hand so quickly.
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An air ambulance was called to the scene of a serious two-vehicle collision near Mildmay.
The crash occurred Saturday afternoon on Highway 9, just north of the community.
South Bruce OPP say a black pickup truck turned into the path of a grey car.
The two Chatham residents in the car – a 74-yaer-old man and a 71-year-old woman – were airlifted to a London hospital with serious injuries. Both are expected to survive.
The 16-year-old South Bruce resident driving the truck was treated in hospital for minor injuries.
Police say they’re still investigating the crash and want to hear from anyone who witnessed it.
Maria Sharapova should be given "the welcome she deserves" upon he return from a 15-month doping ban.
Five-time grand slam winner Sharapova tested positive for the illegal substance meldonium after last year's Australian Open, but claimed to be unaware it had been outlawed by the World Anti-Doping Agency.
Her ban was reduced from two years on appeal in October and she is set to make her competitive return in Stuttgart in April.
Becker has praised the 29-year-old's determination in pursuing a return to the sport and hopes to see her embraced by the tennis world.
"I am a believer in second chances," Becker is quoted as saying by the Daily Mail. "She was punished, she did something she wasn't meant to do, she was out of the game for a while.
"Hopefully she will be received with the welcome she deserves.
"It is not easy coming back, time has passed and the game hasn't stopped and it speaks for her determination that she wants to prove a point."
By Rushawn Walters
(TriceEdneyWire.com) – Growing up poor and abandoned in Fayetteville, North Carolina, La’Shanda Holmes had no idea where her life would take her, certainly not to a career as a helicopter pilot for the U.S. Coast Guard and a position with NASA.
After losing her mother to suicide at age two, Holmes was adopted by her aunt who would later remarry to an abusive man. Due to turmoil within the household, Holmes was put into foster care, only to face more depression, loneliness, abuse and instability.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Twitter went wild with speculation when first lady Melania Trump showed up for her husband's first State of the Union address in an ivory Christian Dior pantsuit.
Some suggested sarcastically her attire was a tribute to Hillary Clinton, her husband's 2016 Democratic opponent, who favors pantsuits. Or, was she honoring the suffragettes, who made white their signature color? Others tweeted that Mrs. Trump looked "divine."
Her suit was in contrast to the black worn by Democratic congresswomen and their allies.
Tuesday marked the first time Mrs. Trump was seen in public with her husband since The Wall Street Journal reported that Donald Trump's lawyer paid porn star Stormy Daniels $130,000 in 2016 to keep quiet about an affair they had. Daniels on Tuesday issued a statement denying the affair.
Joe Quaid and his management have named their team as Kildare take on Westmeath in Round 2 of the Allianz Hurling League Division 2A on Suinday in Mullingar (12.30).
The team shows just one change in personnel, Bernard Deay coming in for the suspended Paul Divilly; however there are numberous positional changes.
Full line-out:
1. Paddy McKenna - Clane; 2. Cian Forde - Maynooth, 3. John Doran - Leixlip, 4. Paul Sullivan - Naas; 5. Niall Ó Muineacháin - Celbridge, 6. Mark Moloney - Celbridge, 7. Mark Grace - Coill Dubh; 8. Eanna O'Neill - Coill Dubh, 9. Brian Byrne - Naas (Captain); 10. James Burke - Naas, 11. Richard Ryan - Naas, 12. Bernard Deay - Clane; 13. Jack Sheridan - Naas, 14. Martin Fitzgerald - Ardclough, 15. Chris Bonus - Clane.
Northwest Western Swing Music Society, which meets at the Lynnwood Eagles on the second Sunday of every month, offers free Western Swing dance instruction in the 45 minutes prior to each month’s showcase band.
Come for the dance instruction at 12:15 p.m. and stay for the live music from 1-5 p.m.
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The Lynnwood Eagles is located at 19223 Highway 99 in Lynnwood.
Consumer Spending in New Zealand increased to 35681 NZD Million in the first quarter of 2017 from 35298 NZD Million in the fourth quarter of 2016. Consumer Spending in New Zealand averaged 23282.93 NZD Million from 1987 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 35681 NZD Million in the first quarter of 2017 and a record low of 15210 NZD Million in the first quarter of 1988. This page provides the latest reported value for – New Zealand Consumer Spending – plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.
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DJ Tango Rey Drops a special Valentine’s Day hit for all the love birds entitled “Elevate Her”, featuring Prince Pyligmy and Ty Bless. Check out the audio below. Happy Valentine’s Day! Look out for the new music on https://dueitallstore.com
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Luanda — The main opposition UNITA party's presidential candidate, Isaías Samakuva, Sunday in Luanda appealed to voters to massively turn out to cast their ballot in the forthcoming 23 August general election.
Speaking on the State-controlled Rádio Nacional de Angola under the ongoing electoral campaign ahead of the election of this year, Isaías Samakuva said voters should opt for a change by voting in his party UNITA.
According to him, UNITA stands for an Angola for all, where the wealth of the country is fairly shared.
He added his party's programme seeks to settle all pressing problems facing the country, focusing on policies designed to reach the goals of construction of the Nation and State's reform.
Six political parties are geared to the forthcoming 23 August general election. They are the ruling MPLA and opposition UNITA, PRS, FNLA, APN and CASA-CE coalition.
What's At Stake For Japan As U.S. Prepares For Talks With North Korea NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Sheila Smith, of the Council on Foreign Relations about what's at stake for Japan as the U.S. prepares for talks with North Korea.
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Home sales in January dipped 5-percent compared to last year, according to the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board.
Lovina Miller with DFH Real Estate says the decrease in sales is because there are not as many active listings for single family homes compared to the year before.
Last month, the benchmark price reported for a single family home in Duncan was 348-thousand dollars. That’s up 14 percent from January 2016.
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — If you’re in your mid-40s and haven’t had your colon checked, it might be time.
The American Cancer Society has issued new guidelines saying colorectal cancer screenings should start at age 45 and not 50.
The new recommendation is for people at average risk. Those at high risk, including African-Americans and Alaska natives, should get screened even earlier.
The updated guidelines come in response to rising colorectal cancer rates and deaths in younger adults.
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson — who famously voiced Maui in Disney’s 2016 hit film Moana — welcomed his third daughter, Tiana Gia, in late April, sharing a sweet skin-to-skin snap of his baby girl taken in the hospital.
Disney fans will recognize the newborn’s name as a potential homage to Princess Tiana, the hardworking heroine of 2009’s The Princess and the Frog. Tiana peaked in 1995 as the 267th most popular girl’s name before dropping again, but had a resurgence back up to 334th in 2010 — likely largely thanks to the New Orleans-set musical animated film.
Robinson (calf) will be available for Monday's Game 2 against the Cavaliers, Nate Taylor of the Indianapolis Star reports.
The 23-year-old hasn't played since Mar. 22, but the Pacers have confirmed that he'll be available in what will likely be a restricted role. Robinson may not change the course of the series, but he's made significant strides as an overall player this season and is shooting nearly 40 percent from three. His return will probably equate to reduced minutes for Aaron Brooks and perhaps Monta Ellis.
Gov. Rick Scott on Sunday, January 10, toured Cape Coral, where an estimated $5.5 million in damage had been left behind from that Saturday's tornado. The National Weather Service estimated the EF-2 tornado had maximum winds of 132 mph, causing significant damage to a large portion of the southwestern Cape when it touched down around 6:45 p.m. According to the NWS preliminary report, the tornado lasted just seven minutes and was on the ground for 3.4 miles.
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The program, in which about 100 kindergarten and first-grade students at Stocktrail Elementary School are being taught their core classes in Spanish for half of each school day and in English the other half day, has gained popularity. A Gillette parent who had hoped to add her child to the dual-language kindergarten classes next year in Gillette had recently asked school trustees to consider expanding the program.
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CAIRO, April 30 Egypt has kept its customs exchange rate steady at 16.5 pounds per dollar, 10 percent below the market price of the dollar for May, Amr al-Munir, deputy Finance minister for fiscal policies, told Reuters.
Egypt's inflation rate has soared since it floated its currency last November, with annual urban consumer price inflation hitting 30.9 percent in March - its highest level in more than three decades.
The exchange rate in Egyptian banks is around 18.9 pounds per dollar.
The central bank ditched its foreign exchange peg at 8.8 pounds per dollar in early November, and to help stabilise the newly-floated currency, it raised interest rates by 300 basis points. (Reporting by Ehab Farouk; writng by Amina Ismail, editing by David Evans)
Alumni try to save Saint Joseph's College Former students are investigating whether they can overturn the suspension. Check out this story on jconline.com: http://on.jconline.com/2kPTMFA The 125-year-old institution has operated on a deficit of $4 to 5 million annually for years and exhausted all of their credit.
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April 12 Metanor Resources Inc:
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Move over tents—there’s a new shape dominating the well-heeled wilds of glamping: the bubble. It’s an enclosure that looks exactly as it sounds: spherical, clear, and thusly fantastic for viewing the surrounding landscapes and glittering night skies. And lately, these rounded retreats have been popping up on every continent, from the deserts of Jordan and the forests of Iceland to the isles of Mauritius and the glaciers of Antarctica. Here, we check into the best bubbles around the globe.
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — The Polish Senate has begun debating a law regulating Holocaust speech which has sparked a diplomatic dispute with Israel.
Senate approval, expected late Wednesday or Thursday, will put the controversial bill a step closer to becoming law. It must still be signed into law by the president, who supports it.
Poland's conservative ruling Law and Justice party authored the bill. It foresees up to three years of prison for any intentional attempt to falsely attribute the crimes of Nazi Germany to the Polish state or people.
Law and Justice says it is fighting the usage of phrases like "Polish death camps" to refer to death camps operated by Nazi Germany.
Israel sees an attempt to whitewash the role some Poles played in the killing of Jews during World War II.
Uber's appeal against the loss of its London license should begin on Apr. 30 for five days but might be delayed until June, a British judge said on Monday at a preliminary hearing.
LONDON: Uber's appeal against the loss of its London license should begin on Apr. 30 for five days but might be delayed until June, a British judge said on Monday at a preliminary hearing.
There will be two further preliminary hearings on Tuesday and Wednesday next week to decide whether a trade union and the London Taxi Drivers' Association can join Uber and transport regulator Transport for London (TfL) in the case.
TfL ruled in September that the ride-hailing service's approach and conduct was not fit and proper to hold a private vehicle hire license.
(Reporting by Costas Pitas; editing by Michael Holden)
Liberals’ foreign policy statement not a sign relationship with U.S. has soured, ambassador says
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Canada’s ambassador in Washington says that, even though the Americans “can act like bullies,” the Trudeau government’s recent foreign policy statement is a “recognition of reality,” not a sign the relationship is breaking up.
David MacNaughton was in Ottawa to appear before a Senate committee. In an interview, he said dealing with the Trump Administration is a “delicate balancing act. “We have a good relationship with them — whenever I call I get phone calls returned. That said, we are now at a stage beyond ‘getting to know you’ … Sometimes you’ve got to stand up and show a little toughness. They’re pretty tough negotiators and sometimes can act like bullies. But I don’t think it has to get personal.”
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WGN Radio Sports Reporter Sam Panayotovich joins John to predict if Mitch Trubisky will get to keep his job. And, he gives John an update on how other teams across the U.S. are doing, answers who goes from last in the division, to the Super Bowl and more.
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RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Rice transfer Marcus Evans announced on Twitter Tuesday he will follow new VCU Head Coach Mike Rhoades to Richmond to play for VCU. Evans led the Owls in scoring in Rhoades’s final year there.
Evans will have to sit out a year due to NCAA transfer rules. He has two years of eligibility remaining.
Evans is from Chesapeake and attended Cape Henry Collegiate School before moving on to Rice.
Protests have taken place across Barcelona against the 'tourist invasion'
Anti-tourism demonstrations have swept thorugh Europe this summer, particularly in Spanish resorts, with demonstrators complaining holidaymakers are ruining their cities and making them too expensive to live in.
Now Miquel Valls, president of Barcelona's Chamber of Commerce, said imposing a 'tourist tax' on tour operators would improve the quality of visitors, and dissuade holidaymakers flooding historic landmarks for selfies without spending any money in town.
He did not give a specific figure when asked how much he thought the notional tax should be, instead saying "the higher the better".
Lamenting what he called the "tourist invasion", Mr Valls said: "If they come thinking this is a theme park, they better go somewhere else.
"If they have Port Aventura and don’t see it all, why do they have to come to Barcelona one day?"
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ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Denver Broncos coach Gary Kubiak stepped down from his dream job on Monday because of health concerns, saying “the demands of the job are no longer a good fit for me.”
Kubiak missed a week of work in October after suffering a complex migraine, his second health scare in three years.
Kubiak went 24-11, including a victory in Super Bowl 50, but a 9-7 finish this season kept the Broncos out of the playoffs.
General manager John Elway said he was saddened and disappointed in Kubiak’s resignation, “but I understand and respect Gary for doing what’s right for him and his family.”
Elway now embarks on his third head coaching search in his six seasons as Broncos GM.
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Young local talents, as well as global superstars will perform live concerts in the entertainment zones on Baku Boulevard all through the Formula 1 race weekend. Scheduled to take place at the entertainment zones in Sahil and Sabir Parks, as well as Baku Boulevard on June 22nd-25th, the entertainment programme will start at 14:00 and last until 22:00 on June 22 and from at 10:00 until 23:00 between June 23-25, 2017.
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MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Wide receiver Marcus Simms has been suspended for West Virginia’s season opener following his arrest on suspicion of drunken driving.
West Virginia coach Dana Holgorsen announced the suspension Monday night. Holgorsen says in a statement that Simms also must fulfill certain requirements before reinstatement. The statement did not specify the conditions.
Holgorsen says Simms will be allowed to participate in team activities during the suspension.
The Dominion Post reports that according to a criminal complaint, Simms was arrested Sunday and charged with DUI and driving on a suspended or revoked license for DUI.
Simms played in nine games as a freshman last season and caught six passes for 95 yards and a touchdown.
West Virginia opens the season Sept. 3 against Virginia Tech in Landover, Maryland.
A decade before a friend came forward trying to sell a video that he claimed showed her snorting cocaine, Vice President Joseph Biden’s daughter was busted for pot possession. Ashley...
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ANC-run eThekwini Municipality has slapped the Democratic Alliance with a half a million rand unpaid parking bill for the use of the old Natal Command parking area during the Zuma Must Fall march in April.
The City’s chairperson of community services‚ councillor Zama Sokhabase threatened to take legal action after the DA made it clear it would not pay the R576 000 bill incurred on April 7.
Initially‚ the DA booked 300m2‚ which would have cost R1 800‚ of the municipal-owned property for the organisers of the march‚ which was attended by various religious organisations and the party.
However‚ on the day of the event the eThekwini Municipality observed that the entire area (about 96 000m2) was occupied.
Date Filed Monday, October 2, 2017 Case Number 2017MSC229044 Hearing NAME CHANGE HEARING Nov 14, 2017 9:30 AM Filing Code CHGA
Text 2017 MSC 229044—Re: Ricardo L. Jones. Application for name change filed. Set for hearing Nov. 14, 2017 at 9:30 a.m.
× Technology more accurate at detecting skin cancer than humans
ST. LOUIS- According to a new study technology more accurate at detecting skin cancer than humans. A computer was taught to recognize signs of skin cancer after being shown more than 100,000 images of Melanoma.
In a world first, it missed fewer cancer cases compared to 58 experienced dermatologists. The computer was also less likely to misdiagnose a Benign Mole as Malignant.
Experts say artificial intelligence replace doctors but could be an extra tool to boost diagnosing.
A dashcam camera has captured the moment a toddler was found in the middle of the highway in Vietnam's Quang Ninh province. Two truck drivers managed to stop their vehicles in time before a parent is seen scooping up the child.
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Some upsets this week have changed up the girls basketball rankings.
There's a new No. 1 and a new entrant in the Top 10.
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Three soldiers of the Indian Army went missing on Tuesday after an avalanche hit their post on the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Bandipora district."Three army jawans went missing at Mani Post Bagtoor Gurez reportedly due to a snow avalanche," a police officer said.A rescue operation was underway in the area.More than five feet deep snow had accumulated on the ground on the LoC in Gurez sector due to the heavy snowfall that started on Monday evening and was still continuing on Tuesday morning.
Local tourism officials are happy with the number of visitors in the area this summer. Lynne Delorey of the Antigonish Visitor Information Centre says tourism is up this year. [audio mp3="http://www.9... read the rest.
One Direction star Liam Payne is reportedly planning to put his eight million pounds worth mansion in Los Angeles for rent.
According to The Sun newspaper, Payne, who welcomed his a son with girlfriend Cheryl last month, is already making grand plans for his family, reports dailymail.co.uk.
The 23-year-old is said to be planning to settle down at his home in Sussex with his family.
Payne bought his Los Angeles pad in 2015.
He will reportedly make around 32,000 pounds a month in rent for the five bedroom, eight bathroom mansion.
The property boasts a number of unique features including a mediation teahouse in the five acre ground, a private vineyard and even a Koi Pond.
The track was written by Miranda and gets its title from the West Side Story song "Maria." In the music video, also released today, Miranda travels to record with artists in Los Angeles, New York, Miami, and Puerto Rico.
A woman is facing charges after allegedly opening numerous residents' mail in Harrisburg.
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Miracle Jones, 29, is facing theft by unlawful taking for opening over 20 victims' mail.
On July 2, police on patrol began investigating mail thrown on the sidewalks of Pine Street and Front Street in Harrisburg.
Police located Jones opening numerous residents' mail in the area of South Front Street at Strawberry Alley.
When police questioned Jones as to why she was going through mail, she stated she was looking for money, according to police.
Jones was arrested and over 20 victims have been identified so far.
Officers are working with the U.S. Postal Service in this case.
LIMA, Peru (AP) — Authorities in Peru have detained a truck driver accused of damaging part of the world-renowned Nazca lines.
The nation's Ministry of Culture says Jainer Flores drove into an unauthorized section of the U.N. World Heritage site on Saturday, leaving tracks and damaging part of three lines.
The Nazca lines are huge etchings depicting imaginary figures, creatures and plants that were scratched on the surface of a coastal desert between 1,500 and 2,000 years ago.
They are believed to have had ritual astronomical purposes.
Greenpeace activists damaged the lines by leaving footprints in the adjacent desert during an event in 2014.
MILWAUKEE — The Bucks say the knee surgery on forward Jabari Parker was success and he is expected back in approximately 12 months.
Parker suffered a season-ending left knee injury for the second time in three years on Feb. 8 during a home loss to Miami. The surgery performed Tuesday was to repair his ACL.
Parker will miss the remainder of the season with the recovery and rehabilitation period estimated at 12 months.
Japan’s parliament passed a new law boosting police powers to prosecute those suspected of planning terrorist acts, despite opposition from civil groups concerned about increased public surveillance.
The bill makes it a crime for an organized terror or criminal group to plan an offense such as a bombing, even if no bombing is carried out or attempted. The bill names 277 offenses that are subject to prosecution for planning alone,...
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia is warning bankers that legislation rolling back financial rules put in place after the 2008 economic crisis could stall.
Warner says legislation revamping the law known as Dodd-Frank “will not pass if it comes back to the Senate” for another vote.
Warner’s comments are a warning shot to House Republicans. They want to amend Senate-passed legislation that would provide regulatory relief for banks.
But Warner tells members of the American Bankers Association that 17 Democrats who voted for the Senate bill have taken “an awful lot of heat.” They’re not anxious to revisit the debate.
The bankers are in Washington for a conference. Warner tells them the Senate bill contains several House provisions and “we’ve stretched this about as far as we can go.”
On Friday, October 13th, Café Hollander Downer is hosting a very special Kwaktoberfest Bierfestival! Celebrate with fellow bier lovers and international Belgian bier legend, Jack Van Antwerpen of Brouwerij Bosteels.
The street fest kicks off with bier, food, fun & games at 4pm, with a string quartet, courtesy of ACA Music & Entertainment, playing from 5-9pm. And every hour, Hollander's bier pros will be sabering Deus Bottles! Don’t try this at home — but do come watch & drink!
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Dame Helen Mirren has said she used to dislike her much-admired curves - because she did not look like Twiggy.
The Oscar-winning actress, 72, said when she rose to fame in the 60s the British model's slender look was being celebrated.
She told Allure magazine: "It was the time of Twiggy, and I did not look like a twig.
"My cheeks were too fat, legs were too short, breasts too big."
Guyana recently voted at the United Nations against funding for the independent investigator appointed to help protect gay and transgender people and questioned about this on Thursday, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Carl Greenidge said it is not a reflection of how the country would vote in the future.
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Deputies investigating body discovered at apartment complex
BATON ROUGE - Authorities are responding to reports of a body found inside a car at an apartment complex Wednesday.
The body found at the Sherwood Place apartments on Sherwood Common Boulevard around 12:30 Wednesday. According to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office, the body was found sitting in a vehicle at the complex.
It's still unclear if the death was natural or if it will be deemed a homicide.
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The Suzuki String School of Guelph is celebrating 45 years of making music, friendship and community with a spring concert on Sunday, April 29.
The event takes place on the Main Stage of the River Run Centre at 3 p.m. and will feature approximately 200 musicians aged three and older performing together on stage.
“Our current students, our alumni and their children join forces together in a concert of exciting music by Bach, Vivaldi, Handel, Elgar, Tchaikovsky and more!” said a news release.
For tickets, visit the River Run Centre box office, 35 Woolwich St., phone 519-763-3000 or visit riverrun.ca.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota junior guard Nate Mason has received a co-player of the week honor by the Big Ten.
The conference announced Mason and Nebraska senior guard Tai Webster on Monday as the winners for the opening week of league play.
Mason became the first player in program history to top 30 points and 10 assists in a game, when he led the Gophers to an overtime victory at then-15th-ranked Purdue. Mason shot 11 for 18 from the field for a career-high 31 points. He finished with 11 assists, six rebounds, two steals and just one turnover.
Earlier in the week, Mason had 18 points, five rebounds and four assists in an overtime loss to Michigan State.
Minnesota plays at Northwestern on Thursday.
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ESPN is honoring the Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality with a Stuart Scott Enspire award at the Sports Humanitarian Awards, presented by the cable sports channel and sponsor Bristol-Myers Squibb.
The honor also comes with a $100,000 grant from ESPN.
The third annual event, taking place July 11, honors leagues, teams and members of the sporting community who are using the power of sports to make a positive impact, according to a news release from RISE. The New York-based nonprofit fit the bill by demonstrating leadership in improving race relations and driving social progress.
May 3 Vivus Inc
* Vivus reports 2017 first quarter financial results
* Total revenue, net for first quarters of 2017 and 2016, was $27.0 million and $15.3 million, respectively
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Keith Meister, Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer of Corvex Management, speaks during the Sohn Investment Conference in New York City, U.S., in this file photo dated May 8, 2017.
(Reuters) - Activist hedge fund Corvex Management owns shares in French food group Danone SA (DANO.PA) worth about $400 million because it views the company as significantly undervalued, Bloomberg reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter.
The New York-based hedge fund, run by Keith Meister, doesn't currently plan to publicly push for management changes or launch a proxy fight against the yogurt maker though the stance could change, according to the report. (bloom.bg/2vVwxiE)
The New York Post reported earlier on Sunday that Danone could be a takeover target.
Corvex did not immediately respond to a request for comment, while Danone declined to comment.
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* Who: Detroit Red Wings (21-21-8) at Florida Panthers (21-22-6)
* Where: BB&T Arena
* When: 7 p.m. tonight
* TV: Fox Sports Detroit Plus
* Radio: 97.1 WXYT-FM and Red Wings radio network
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The Red Wings have won two in a row coming out of the All-Star break, behind Petr Mrazek, who has stopped 66-of-68 shots (.971 save percentage). Mrazek is 4-0-1 in his past five starts, allowing only seven goals. He was expected to start tonight.
The Red Wings seem to be embracing a shooting mentality, registering 82 shots the past two games. They have gotten three goals from defensemen, including two from Trevor Daley, the past two games. Detroit is 2-0-1 vs. Florida this season.
The Panthers have won back-to-back games behind goaltender Harry Sateri. Jonathan Huberdeau leads the Panthers with 49 points and Vincent Trocheck leads them with 18 goals.
Edinburgh fans of The Vamps will have the chance to meet the pop sensations at a signing events at HMV in Ocean Terminal.
The band will be signing their new record to mark the release of their new album,
Connor, Tristan, James and Brad will visit both Edinburgh and Glasgow on 16th July
‘Night and Day’ is The Vamps’ third studio album and has been released in two parts. The band hosted a series of hmv signings for the first ‘Night Edition’ in July last year which helped them reach their first No.1 in the UK chart cementing their status as one of the UK’s biggest boybands.
Fans eagerly anticipating more chart topping tunes can pick up the follow up ‘Day Edition’ from Friday 13th July
To gain access to these events fans will simply need to pre-order The Vamps ‘Night & Day CD/DVD (Day Edition) and wristband, full details can be found via hmv.co/TheVamps
The event will start in Edinburgh at 12pm.
Harrisburg police are asking the public to help them find a gun-wielding man who robbed a gas station Sunday afternoon.
The crime occurred just before 4:30 p.m. at the Gulf station at 1921 Herr St. Police said a black man wearing a gray sweatshirt, a black mask and blue or black pants pointed a pistol at the clerk and demanded money.
The robber, who was filmed by a store surveillance camera, got away with more than $500, they said.
Anyone with information on the holdup can call police at 717-255-7299.
VAN BUREN -- The Siloam Springs ninth-grade girls finished 1-2 and in fifth place in the Van Buren Tournament this past week after losing to Russellville 44-26 on Friday morning.
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Who are Lily Fowler's parents?
Lily made her first appearance in the soap on June 23, 2010 and is the daughter or Stacey Fowler (played by Lacey Turner) and Ryan Malloy (Neil McDermott). She is the niece of Whitney Dean (Shona McGarty).
The youngster was conceived in September 2009 when Stacey stopped taking the medication for her bipolar disorder.
She went on to sleep with a number of men including Ryan but around the same time she was raped by Archie Mitchell (Larry Lamb).
For a short while, Stacey's ex-husband Bradley Branning (Charlie Clements) believed he was the father until she told him about her sexual assault.
NEW YORK — It’s frankly amazing.
Chowdown champions will face off Wednesday at Nathan’s Famous July Fourth hot dog eating contest, where the men’s record stands at 72 frankfurters and buns in 10 minutes.
Ten-time winner Joey “Jaws” Chestnut will confront 20 other men on New York’s Coney Island boardwalk. He set the record last year.
Miki Sudo is seeking a fifth women’s title in a row. The 19-woman field includes record-holder Sonya “The Black Widow” Thomas.
Sudo downed 41 franks and buns last year. Thomas’ record is 45, but she managed 30 last year.
The event attracts thousands of in-person spectators and is televised on ESPN.
Last year, animal rights activists tried to unfold a banner amid the crowd. Five protesters were taken into custody for questioning and released.
HUNTINGTON WOODS, Mich. — More than a dozen tractor-trailers lined up beneath a Detroit-area freeway overpass to aid police trying to help a man contemplating suicide.
Michigan State Police Lt. Michael Shaw said troopers received a call early Tuesday about the man standing on an overpass above Interstate 696 in Huntington Woods. As officers routed traffic away, they directed truckers to drive into positions to shorten the fall if the man jumped.
Thirteen trucks lined the freeway as police dealt with the man. The incident lasted about four hours until he walked off to waiting officers and to seek medical help.
Shaw says troopers typically work with truckers during such incidents, but it’s unusual to have so many involved. He adds there are “many other options out there aside from taking your own life.”
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Image caption The Burnfoot to Buncrana Road (R238) has been closed to traffic
A 50-year-old man has been killed after his motorcycle was involved in a collision with a car in County Donegal.
The man was taken to Altnagelvin Area Hospital, Londonderry, but was pronounced dead a short time later.
The crash happened on the Burnfoot to Buncrana road near Fahan at 17:20 BST on Wednesday.
The driver of the car was not injured in the crash. Gardaí (Irish police) have closed the road as investigations continue.
Golf fans travelling to the Irish Open have been advised to drive to Ballyliffin via Quigley's Point and Carndonagh.
PSNI Insp David Murphy said: "We would expect the road to be reopened tomorrow around midday, after the specialist authorities have investigated the scene of the crash."
In The News on Thursday we have 56 pages of news and sport.
1. Weekend Bandstand event cancelled after Mutiny deaths
2. Football coach carried out campaign of sexual abuse, court told
3. Father of missing Katrice keeps up hope
4. Popular football centre closes without warning
5. Kabamba in Hawks’ come and get me plea
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Ramen is quickly becoming one of America's favorite comfort foods, and probably even one of yours. But before you give yourself a healthy pat on the back for trading in your economy-sized box of instant ramen noodles for the real deal, consider this: Those steaming, delicious bowls of fresh noodles, soft boiled eggs and exotic veggies at your local ramen joint may look healthyish, but the sodium, fat and calorie content lurking beneath the surface is anything but.
Bonnie Taub-Dix, RD, nutritionist and BETTER contributor warns us not to be "fooled by the seemingly healthy broth because some varieties contain 10 to 15 grams of fat, which is equivalent to the calories in two to three pats of butter." And the nutritional hits don't stop there: A single restaurant serving of ramen can contain half of your recommended sodium limit for the day — yikes!
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× Ephrata police investigate hit-and-run crash
EPHRATA BOROUGH, LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa — Police in Ephrata are searching for a hit-and-run driver who struck a woman crossing the street.
The crash happened in the 400 block of East Main Street around 2:30 a.m. on Saturday .
A 44-year-old Ephrata woman was struck trying to cross the street, and was taken to Lancaster General Hospital with severe injuries.
The driver of the striking vehicle fled the scene, travelling westbound on East Main Street according to police.
The striking vehicle is believed to be a lighter gray or silver GM vehicle, possibly an SUV or truck. The vehicle may be missing it’s passenger side mirror, and may have damage to the passenger’s side, front or hood of the vehicle.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Ephrata Police at 717-733-8611 or submit a tip to Ephrata Crimewatch site or Facebook page.
Bruno Project co-founder Doris Jolicoeur does not believe stray dogs were responsible for the recent mauling of two sea turtles there last week.
On Friday Yvonne Edwin of the Department of Fisheries expressed her outrage at the discovery of two dead leatherback loggerhead turtles, bearing among other things, teeth marks.
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History will be made in Sacramento this week. Toni Atkins will become the first woman and first lesbian to hold the top job in the California state Senate.The San Diego Democrat takes over as Senate president pro tem from Kevin de Leon.Among the big issues she will face as Senate leader is the ongoing fallout from sexual misconduct in the capitol.Atkins says she will go to work on a process to deal with allegations of harassment.
The Green River City Council will meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, February 6, 2018, at the City Council Chambers located within Green River City Hall.
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RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — A Palestinian official says the goal of establishing a state of Palestine alongside Israel enjoys broad international support, expressing surprise at a Trump administration suggestion that a peace deal may not come in the form of a two-state solution.
Husam Zomlot, an adviser to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, says the “two-state solution is not something we just came up with.”
Zomlot spoke ahead of a White House meeting on Wednesday between President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
A White House official has said that it’s up to Israelis and Palestinians to decide what peace will entail, and that peace, not a two-state solution, is the goal.
Zomlot says it’s not clear if the comments signal a shift from long-standing U.S. policy of supporting a two-state deal.
HOME affairs minister Pendukeni Iivula-Ithana told her staff on Thursday last week in Windhoek that they needed to manage available resources prudently to achieve their goals. Iivula-Ithana said working overtime, which depletes the meagre ministerial resources, would be discouraged and restricted, and supervisors should set targets for subordinates to complete work during normal working hours.
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NEW YORK (Reuters) - Aetna Inc Chief Executive Mark Bertolini on Wednesday said the individual Obamacare exchanges are in a "death spiral" where rising premiums push out healthy customers and leave only the sickest customers behind, which then drives up premium rates further.
Bertolini was speaking at a Wall Street Journal conference one day after it and Humana Inc walked away from their merger because the government blocked it on antitrust grounds.
He said that early signs from 2017 enrollment in individual plans created under former President Barack Obama's national healthcare law, often called Obamacare, showed signs of an unbalanced pool of healthy and sick customers.
(Reporting by Caroline Humer)
In Taipei's leafy Tienmu district, nearly half the flagpoles in front of the imposing pink building that houses most foreign embassies are bare, as Taiwan's dwindling band of diplomatic friends jump ship to its giant neighbour. A Solomon Islands flag waves at the top of a flagpole, which at the bottom reads "Sao Tome", in front of a building housing most of the embassies of Taiwan's official allies, in Taipei, Taiwan, December 23, 2016.
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, NAIROBI, Kenya, May 31 – Chief Justice David Maraga has assured Kenyans they can count on the Judiciary in fight against corruption, in remarks at the National Prayer breakfast.
The CJ was categorical that national wealth must be preserved.
“Let us live together and uphold the rule of law. Mr President, we know you have declared war against graft, count on the Judiciary we are together on fighting corruption,” he said.
The Queen of England is just like any other proud grandmother.
The Queen of England was meeting the Australian High Commissioner to the UK when fans of the newlyweds spotted the pic
Elizabeth II was photographed meeting with the Australian High Commissioner to the UK, George Brandis, when eagle-eyed royal watchers spotted a very sweet photo in the background.
The photo, - which sits in a gorgeous gold frame - appears to be of the queen's grandson, newlywed Prince Harry, and his US wife Meghan Markle.
Two UBC professors weighed in about the war of words between the leaders of North Korea and the United States.
Michael Byers was interviewed on CBC Radio’s Early Edition and said he is not concerned that nuclear weapons will be used anytime soon between the two countries. The segment starts at 2:31:40
Donald Baker, a professor at UBC’s department of Asian studies, spoke to News 1130 and said the possibility of war between North Korea and the United States is unlikely.
The chairman is Regina-Qu'Appelle Health Region chair Dick Carter, a retired partner with accounting firm KPMG and a former head of Saskatchewan's Crown Investments Corp. The Saskatchewan Party announced earlier this year that it was merging the province's 12 health regions into one Saskatoon-based provincial health authority to reduce administration. The potential savings from the amalgamation are estimated in the range of $10 million to $20 million by 2018-19.
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FAIRFAX, Virginia (CBSDFW.COM) – The National Rifle Association Institute for Legislative Action announced Tuesday that Vice President Mike Pence will keynote the annual NRA-ILA Leadership Forum on Friday, May 4, in Dallas.
The NRA said in a news release the event “kicks off the 2018 election cycle and will feature a powerful lineup of pro-freedom speakers.”
Among those with Texas ties scheduled to speak at the event are Gov. Greg Abbott, Sen. John Cornyn, Sen. Ted Cruz are scheduled to speak.
The forum takes place at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Arena from noon to 3:00 p.m.
A water quality analyst with the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality reached a plea deal with prosecutors in the Flint water crisis
Adam Rosenthal is expected to appear in court as early as Tuesday.
He’s expected to plead no contest to a misdemeanor charge.
Prosecutors said Rosenthal had been warned by Flint Water Plant officials they were not ready when the switch was made.
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AUSTIN (KXAN) — A man is facing firearm charges after the Federal Bureau of Investigation received a tip he was planning a mass shooting.
According to a criminal complaint filed with the U.S. District Court, a source told the FBI that Steven Boehle, 50, was showing signs he supported a “sovereign citizen extremist ideology” that holds anti-government views.
The complaint didn’t release any other details about Boehle’s ties to a potential shooting, but it did say he attempted to buy a gun multiple times in the Austin area but was denied because of his criminal history.
Last week, Austin police and several other agencies got a search warrant for Boehle’s apartment on St. John’s Avenue, related to a narcotics investigation.
They say they seized three guns and more than 1,000 rounds of ammunition.
The FBI is now asking Boehle be detained and held without bond.
× State Senate to vote on doing away with concealed carry permits
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The Alabama Senate will vote on a legislation that would allow people to carry a concealed handgun without a getting a permit.
Senators on Tuesday evening will debate the proposal by Republican Sen. Gerald Allen of Tuscaloosa.
The bill has been heavily criticized by some law enforcement officers who say the permits are needed for public safety. Allen argued that people shouldn’t have to pay to exercise their Second Amendment rights.
According to the Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence, 11 states allow people to carry concealed weapons in public without a permit. Most of those states still issue concealed weapon permits, as would Alabama, for people who may want them to carry in other states.
The Senate convenes at 2 p.m. Tuesday.
NEWPORT, R.I. — Twin sisters have been ordered to pay restitution and complete community service after vandalizing Newport's famous Cliff Walk.
Jocelyn and Jenna Senecal pleaded no contest to misdemeanour graffiti and conspiracy charges on Wednesday. The 22-year-old East Providence residents each were ordered to pay $1,050 and complete 25 hours of community service.
The sisters turned themselves in to police in December after the department posted photos online showing them with spray paint cans at the Cliff Walk in November.
Jocelyn Senecal has apologized for her actions but says they didn't justify the online harassment that followed.
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I’m a little late to this, but these nifty scold cards were originally suggested as Christmas gifts. However, I suppose you could still order them for the people in your life that are in need of your correction because they do not think like you, do not believe like you, and do not see the world through your particular lens:
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All proceeds will be donated to Atlas: DIY, a center for immigrant youth in Brooklyn, and while a cashmere scarf might keep your family member warm for a while, the gift of self-awareness is forever.
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RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazilian oil workers have begun a 72-hour strike on the heels of a crippling nationwide truck drivers' strike that has started winding down after 10 days.
The country's two main oil workers' unions say the strike was called to demand lower fuel prices and the resignation of Pedro Parente, president of state-owned oil company Petrobras.
The strike began Wednesday in defiance of Brazil's top labor court, which declared it illegal and said the unions will have to pay a daily fine of 500,000 reals (about $135,000).
According to the Oil Worker's Federation, the strike has halted production at refineries in six states.
Petrobras said in a statement that contingency teams were operating production units where the strike prevented shift changes from taking place.
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PITTSBURG (KRON) — Police arrested a man for allegedly beating a BART employee Thursday in the East Bay, according to BART Police.
Around 1:07 p.m., police arrested 32-year-old Aamir Hussay of San Francisco at the Pittsburg Station, where the alleged assault took place.
He was arrested for “battery on a transit employee,” BART police said.
Hussay was issued a prohibition order and was booked into jail.
No further details about this incident have been released.
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'Madam Secretary' star Morgan Freeman is no Robin, but he's happy to provide some sidekick material for Stephen to use indefinitely in the future.
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In the debate about the future of the EU held in the Parliament today two visions clashed: that of Italy's Mercedes Bresso and Germany's Elmar Brok , who seek to preserve the unity of the 27 members, and of Belgium's Guy Verhofstadt , who advocated a two-speed EU led by the eurozone. Verhofstadt's motion for a Resolution is based on the assumption that solutions to the EU's problem should be reached through a future Treaty change.
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Congressman Bob Goodlatte joined the Roanoke Valley’s Morning News live Friday for a wide-ranging conversation that included federal regulation on bump stocks, federal surveillance for national security, and immigration laws regarding “Dreamers”. Goodlatte chairs the House Judiciary Committee, which oversees immigration law. Here is the full conversation:
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Kenyans online can't get enough of a video of Nasa leader Raila Odinga engaged in his new workout hobby.
The video captures the 73-year-old Mr Odinga in a white t-shirt and shorts playing squash.
Mr Odinga carefully moves around the court to make sure he does not miss a single ball in the one minute video that has been shared widely online.
"I enjoyed playing a game of squash today which is a form of exercise that I take very seriously," wrote Mr Raila Odinga on his Facebook page.
Mr Odinga is an ardent football supporter and is the patron of Gor Mahia football club.
The online community congratulated Mr Odinga for taking good care of his health, with some even suggesting other forms of exercises he should pick up.
Plans for a future health and care centre on the Biggleswade Hospital site have been announced today, as part of the One Public Estate programme.
The programme includes a range of initiatives which are bringing public sector organisations together to improve services to the public.
The health and care hub will transform the former community hospital into a centre for local people needing health and social care, to be known as a Hub.
Council Leader, James Jamieson said; “We’re pleased to be well advanced with our preparations to create this hub which is part of a bigger strategy to help people’s health and wellbeing.
“Working with colleagues across the health service and providers of care from private and voluntary organsiations, we’re aiming to support people to avoid ill health in the first place and, if and when they do need help, making that available as close to their homes as possible” he added.
£170k of funds for the regeneration of the RAF base at Henlow was also made public.
LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Eurovision Song Contest winner Salvador Sobral has given fans a performance of sorts for the first time since his heart transplant.
A video clip of the 28-year-old Portuguese singer covering part of Fleetwood Mac's "Landslide" was posted on his Facebook page Tuesday.
It's not clear when or where Sobral made the solo recording that shows him picking out piano chords and singing in English. His representatives didn't reply to inquiries.
Sobral sang a solo ballad in last year's Eurovision contest to give Portugal its first win in 53 years of competing. His victory means Portugal will host this year's Eurovision Song Contest in May.
Sobral has said he hopes to perform live in May.
A Lisbon hospital said this month Sobral made a "very satisfactory" recovery from the transplant he underwent in December.
An ambitious floating exhibition has opened in Prague with the target of at least equalling some of the new style of shows devoted to rock and pop greats such as the Rolling Stones and David Bowie. And who else could be the focus for such a Czech show other than the so-called Golden Voice of Prague or the Sinatra of the East - Karel Gott.
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It hasn’t happened in 99 years and one week from today millions of people in our state will get a chance to view the solar eclipse, but you need to make sure you do it safely. CN2’s Renee O’Neil speaking with emergency management officials as they prepare for the big event as well as how to protect your eyes from the rays.
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Even though Adele received some blowback on social media for her clean sweep at the Grammys - winning Album of the Year over BeyoncA©'s critically acclaimed "Lemonade" - rapper Ice-T thinks the British singer's wins were well-deserved. "Adele is hard to beat because she is the business and she is good and she makes hit records," the 58-year-old "Law & Order" star told The Post at the Pirelli Calendar exhibit at Cipriani Wall Street on Monday.
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Teen surf pro dies trying to ride monster Irma wave A budding teenage surf pro drowned while riding a large swell generated by Hurricane Irma, according to a new report. Zander Venezia, 16, died Tuesday while surfing a particularly nasty...
Bride can't afford dream wedding dress thanks to Airbnb scam A tourist who flew all the way to New York to buy a dress for her wedding wound up getting jilted by a phony Airbnb listing — and was left...
Simon Cowell's baby mama drama With just six weeks till the birth of his first child, Simon Cowell took his lover on a babymoon. But instead of an intimate break, they stayed in separate hotels...
Police: Driver crashes car on bridge, plunges to his death
EUREKA, Fla. (AP) — Authorities say a driver who crashed his car on a Florida bridge and then crawled out a window has plunged more than 70 feet (20 meters) to his death.
News outlets cite a release from the Florida Highway Patrol as saying 20-year-old Chad Lee Melnyk struck a concrete railing with his car Sunday night on the State Road 40 bridge, spanning the Ocklawaha River near Silver Springs.
The statement says it appears Melnyk crawled out of the driver's side window and then fell over the guardrail to the ground below.
Authorities say it's unclear why the car had crossed from an eastbound direction into the westbound lane, striking the railing with its left side.
Melnyk was pronounced dead at the scene by a fire rescue official.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Minnesota assistant Joel Johnson has been named the head coach of the U.S. women's Under-18 team for the 2017-18 season.
USA Hockey announced Johnson's appointment Wednesday.
Johnson's staff includes associate coach Maura Crowell and assistant coach Courtney Kennedy. Crowell is the head coach at Minnesota-Duluth. Kennedy is the associate head coach at Boston College.
Johnson has led Team USA to three consecutive gold medals in the International Ice Hockey Federation Under-18 World Championships. He just finished his 12th year as a Minnesota assistant coach and currently holds the title of associate head coach for the powerhouse Gophers.
The U.S. will compete in the women's U18 series against Canada on Aug. 17-20 in Lake Placid, New York. The IIHF Under-18 Women's World Championship is expected to take place early next year.
GREENVILLE, S.C. — Devin Sibley scored 24 points, John Davis III added 21 and Furman rolled to a 101-72 victory over South Carolina State on Saturday.
Sibley was 9 of 12 from the floor and made four 3-pointers. Davis was 8-of-10 shooting and hit five 3s. Daniel Fowler added 15 points and Jalen Williams had a career-best 14 points for Furman (7-3), which has won five of its last six games.
Justin Jones scored 19 points and Donte Wright added 15 to lead South Carolina State (2-9), which is 0-8 on the road.
The Paladins shot 56 per cent from the field and made 14 of 33 from long range. They also collected a season-best 24 assists and forced 22 turnovers. Each starter had at least three assists, and Davis led with five.
Wright’s 3-pointer gave South Carolina State their last lead, 23-22. The Paladins closed the half on a 30-10 run for a 20-point lead at the break and cruised from there.
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A Lib Dem has won an election to replace Madge Moses - one of “Marske’s greatest champions”.
Former Redcar and Cleveland Mayor Madge Moses had been a borough councillor for 18 years and an active Liberal Democrat , but sadly passed away in July.
A by-election was held on Thursday in the St Germain’s ward.
Lib Dem Deborah Dowson won the vote with 661 - increasing the party’s majority by 10.5%.
Labour’s David Jones came second with 368, with independents John Lambert and Vic Jefferies coming third and fourth respectively.
Mr Lambert, a former parish councillor, gained 261 votes while former Labour borough councillor and mayor Mr Jefferies won 225.
Only 34.36% of voters turned out in the poll.
Dulalchan wants info on Harold Phillip’s CoP nomination
Acting DCP Deodath Dulalchan.
ACTING Deputy Commissioner of Police Deodat Dulalchan is questioning the selection process used by the Police Service Commission (PSC) to nominate deputy DCP Harold Phillip as Commissioner of Police.
Dulalchan’s nomination for the top cop post was defeated in the House of Representatives in June.
On Monday, President Paula-Mae Weekes's secretary notified Clerk of the House Jacqui Sampson-Meiguel of the PSC’s nomination of Phillip, to be presented to the House.
In a letter to PSC chairman Bliss Seepersad today, one of Dulalchan’s attorneys, Kiel Tacklalsingh, asked for information on the nomination.
The PSC chairman has been given until noon on Friday to provide the information.
Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa hopeful that recent a meeting with his South African counterpart, Cyril Ramaphosa, will help address some of the country's many problems that Mnangagwa articulated.
Deontay Wilder fighting for attention, shot at Anthony Joshua British boxing promoter Eddie Hearn was talking about Deontay Wilder and questioning why the WBC heavyweight champion isn’t more well-known in the United States. “Deontay Wilder is a classic example...
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SWANSEA, Wales — Bayern Munich has given assistant manager Paul Clement permission to hold talks with Swansea over becoming manager of the English Premier League club.
The 44-year-old Clement would be the south Wales team's third manager this season, with Francesco Guidolin and then Bob Bradley fired.
Swansea is in danger of being relegated after six seasons in the Premier League, with the team bottom of the standings.
Clement has less than one season's experience as a head coach, leaving second-tier English club Derby in February 2016 after eight months.
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When you’re a kid summertime is a glorious time, especially if you’re one of the adventurous ones who were outside building tree houses and getting cuts and bruises running around! Well, that’s what summertime was like for Erica Campbell & GRIFF growing up. They look back on the memories as they discuss preparing today’s kids to go back to school.
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Two fire engines were called to battle a shed blaze which had spread to trees and fences in Wistaston.
Firefighters from Crewe were called to the fire on Millrace Drive shortly before 6.10pm last night (Tuesday).
A spokesperson for Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service said: “On arrival crews found a large shed was well alight.
“The team used two hose reels and one breathing apparatus to extinguish the fire which also spread to trees and fences.”
Crews were at the scene for approximately 90 minutes. There were no reports of any injuries
Police are looking for the man who robbed a Family Dollar in Cleveland on Jan. 10. The suspect in the photos entered the store on the 2700 block of Clark Avenue.
Police said the suspect pulled a gun said "I don't want to kill anyone but I will, just put the money in the bag".
The suspect dropped some money on the floor, after picking it up he fled the scene. He is described as a black man wearing a security jacket.
If anyone recognizes the suspect or has any information about the suspect you are asked to contact Detective Janet Murphy at JMurphy3@city.cleveland.oh.us or call at 216-623-5218.
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ASTORIA, Ore. (AP) — Blake Painter, an Oregon fisherman featured on the television series "The Deadliest Catch," has died. He was 38.
Clatsop County Sheriff Tom Bergin said Tuesday Painter had been found in his Astoria home May 25 by a friend who visited after being unable to reach him.
Bergin said a cause of death would not be released until a toxicology report had been completed, but there was no apparent evidence of foul play.
Painter rose to prominence after appearing on early seasons of the Discovery Channel series, which chronicles the lives and work of fishermen in Alaskan waters, with an eye to the hazards of the profession.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Desert Greens Golf Course played host to this year’s APS Metro Golf Championships. It was a perfect day for golf on Monday, and the course saw some good scores across the board. Here are the team final standings and individual winners:
Boys
La Cueva 312 Cleveland/ Manzano 319
Individual Champion: Bowen Davis (Manzano) 72
Girls
Pius X 344 Cleveland 353 La Cueva 386
Individual Champion: Jacque Galloway (Cleveland) 75
There are on the MLive.com story from 2 hrs ago, titled Police chief supports 'Seinfeld' law following downtown Detroit brawl. In it, MLive.com reports that:
Detroit's police chief says he'd support the good Samaritan law, a fictionalized requirement from the season finale of "Seinfeld" in which the character Kramer was arrested for filming a mugging without intervening. Craig said it's "very disturbing" and "troubling" that spectators of a massive brawl early Sunday near the Greektown Casino in downtown Detroit seemed more concerned with broadcasting the melee on Facebook Live than defusing the situation or calling police.
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On Thursday, the Riverside Village Board will mull overturning a couple of long-standing bans against fishing and picnicking in village parks, laws that feel like they have their roots in decades-old fears of the unwashed masses polluting the town with their colorful leisure pastimes.
Riverside once again views the river as a public asset, and needs to invite members of the public to enjoy it. Fishing and picnicking (or both in combination) are perfect ways to do that.
The village has or can draft laws that can address concerns over noise, pollution and crowds. It's a new day. Let's enjoy it.
REGINA — A Regina man is accused of trafficking heroin after three prisoners had drug overdoses at Regina’s provincial court.
Police say the three victims survived after immediately receiving medical help following the incident on Sept. 22.
The three men, who were being held in the cells at the courthouse, were taken to hospital and have all since recovered.
Police allege a man handed a substance to two of the prisoners before they overdosed.
A suspect was arrested Tuesday.
Nickolai Ellson, who is 20, has been charged with trafficking heroin. (CTV Regina)
April 5 Mimaki Engineering Co Ltd
* Says it repurchased 100,000 shares for 66.6 million yen in total from March 1 to March 31
* Says this was part of the share repurchase plan announced on June 10, 2016
* Says it accumulatively repurchased 320,000 shares for 181.3 million yen in total as of March 31
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Combiningsouthern charm with big city street smarts, Sonya White’s stand-up performancewill be based off her real-life experiences and interactions with friends,family and the world at large. Her decades of comedic success include performingon television stations such as HBO, Comedy Central and NBC, as well as openingfor Kathy Griffin, Lewis Black, the Chicago Music Awards and more.
Forthose who want to enjoy dinner prior to the show, the Frontier Restaurant’sFriday Night Seafood Feast will be available beginning at 5:30 p.m. Thebuffet-style meal includes fresh salad, customizable shrimp pasta or stir-fry,jambalaya, breaded cod and shrimp, seasonal vegetables, pastries and more.
Ticketsfor both the pre-show seafood buffet and comedy performance are $40 per person,while tickets for the show alone are $25. A two-drink minimum is required whileattending the show. Reservations are encouraged and can be placed by calling262.725.9155. Visit www.LakeLawnResort.com for more information.
A Jupiter-Saturn link on your birthday indicates that material success can be yours this year, IF you know what it is you are aiming for and IF you have a clear plan to take you from where you are now to where you want to be. So get busy!
Blocking the entrance, nurses and others picket at the entrance of Nathan Littauer Hospital in Gloversville on Jan. 7. Firefighters work the scene of a structure fire at 395 S. Main St. in Gloversville. Two structure fires, diagonally from one another, broke out within minutes.
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HARRISONBURG, Va. (AP) — Stuckey Mosley poured in 35 points, two off his career high, and DeVelle Phillips added 17 and James Madison clawed from 11 points down to defeat Towson 79-73 on Saturday.
Mosely scored 23 points in the last 12:21 as James Madison (7-18, 3-9 Colonial Athletic Association) whacked away at the Towson lead. He converted a 3-point play to give the Dukes a 65-64 lead with 3:30 remaining. Phillips scored, grabbed a defensive rebound and dunked at the other end for a 70-68 lead with 1:09 left. Mosely followed with a layup and Darius Banks a pair of free throws and the 8-1 run put the game away.
Eddie Keith II scored the last five points for Towson (16-9, 6-6), keeping the Tigers within two until Banks and Mosely made three free throws in the last three seconds.
Zane Martin led Towson with 28 points before being hit with a technical and fouling out with three seconds to go. Mike Morsell added 20 points and Justin Gorham scored nine and grabbed 17 rebounds.
Science Friday’s Science Club is back with a new challenge! In honor of Earth Science Week (Oct. 8-14), we’re challenging people to learn about the world around them through geology … AND to help us build a collection of interesting rock specimens.
[Learn more about the Science Friday Science Club.]
It’s simple. First, find a neat rock. (Maybe there’s one on your desk or in your junk drawer already.) Send us a picture of it on social media, using the hashtag #neatrock. Then, try to deduce something from the rock about its past, like how it was formed, or how it got to the place you found it.
Charles Bergquist, one of the founding members of the Science Club, joins Ira to explain more about the project and how to participate.
State appeal in Noah case refused; but …
By MELINDA WILLIAMS
melinda@southwesttimes.com
A Virginia Supreme Court panel has refused to hear the state’s appeal of Ashley White’s willful negligence conviction in the septic tank death of her 5-year-old son, Noah Thomas.
But that doesn’t necessarily mean the matter is over.
Pulaski County Commonwealth’s Attorney Mike Fleenor says it was a three-judge panel of the state Supreme Court that refused the appeal petition filed in the fall by Virginia Attorney General’s Office.
“Now, the AG (Attorney General) has the option of asking for the full court to hear it, but that is up to them,” Fleenor said.
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Hugh Jackman heads up a fantastic cast in The Greatest Showman—could he be coaxed into playing P.T. Barnum on Broadway? Photo by Niko Tavernise, Courtesy Polk & Co.
These small houses aren't for birds, they're for books as part of the Hattiesburg Art's Council Free Little Libraries.
Each library was created by a local artist, architect or business. Anyone can take a book out or put a book in. Rebekah Stark Johnson, the executive director of the Hattiesburg Arts Council said the group started the project in 2015.
"It's very popular, the students and children and adults, especially those that can't make it to the public library," said Stark Johnson. "Its a way for them to have access."
Here are the locations of the libraries.
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The Department of Defense released footage of Thursday drop of the GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast (MOAB) bomb strike.
The U.S. released the bomb over the Achin district in the Nangarhar province in Afghanistan, targeting ISIS and the Syria-Khorasan tunnel complex.
The MOAB destroyed three underground tunnels but did not hurt any civilians, CNN reported. The 30-foot-long, 21,600-pound bomb is the most powerful non-nuclear weapon in the U.S. military arsenal, capable of destroying an area equal to nine city blocks. It was the first time it was used in combat.
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The Afghan Ministry of Defense said the bombing killed 36 militants, CNN reported.
Gen. John Nicholson, US commander for the NATO mission in Afghanistan, said as he defended the use of the massive weapon that, “This was the right weapon against the right target”
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Two people were taken to the hospital after an overnight crash in Springfield.
Springfield Police spokesperson Ryan Walsh said that just before 4 a.m. Monday, a car left the roadway in the 1500 block of Bay Street then hit two trees.
The 31-year-old passenger was taken to Baystate Medical Center with serious injuries.
The driver, 25-year-old Fabian Torres, was also taken to the hospital. He has been cited for operating under the influence of liquor and possession of an open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle.
The crash remains under investigation.
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Willy Hernangomez flashed some of the potential that’s earned him comparisions to 3-time NBA All-Star Marc Gasol, scoring a season-high 17 points in the Hornets’ 108-94 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers Monday night. He went 6-for-11 from the field and also had two steals in 20 minutes of work.
Hernangomez scored all 17 points in the first half.
The Charlotte Hornets didn’t exactly pay a king’s ransom to the New York Knicks to acquire the NBA All-Rookie First Team center on Feb. 7, sending away two future second round picks and Johnny O’Bryant.
Hernangomez averaged 8.2 points and 7.0 rebounds in 18.4 minutes per game as a rookie. This season, those numbers are down to 3.6 points, 2.5 rebounds and 8.1 minutes.
People visit Taiziwan Park in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, March 19, 2018. (Xinhua/Huang Zongzhi)
People visit Taiziwan Park in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, March 19, 2018. (Xinhua/Huang Zongzhi)
Photo taken on March 19, 2018 shows tulips at Taiziwan Park in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province. (Xinhua/Huang Zongzhi)
A couple poses for photo under a cherry tree at Taiziwan Park in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, March 19, 2018. (Xinhua/Huang Zongzhi)
People pose for photo under the cherry trees at Taiziwan Park in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, March 19, 2018. (Xinhua/Huang Zongzhi)
Notre Dame High School of Acadia Parish is celebrating 50 years of Catholic education this year.
Three Acadia Parish newspapers — The Crowley Post-Signal, The Rayne Acadian-Tribune and The Church Point News — working in cooperation with the high school, will be publishing a souvenir edition in observance of that anniversary.
The public’s help is being asked as the newspapers would like to include photos of activities at and about Notre Dame from the past. Anyone with photos of such events — especially any color photos — is asked to submit them, along with information identifying any people in the photo and the subject of the photo, to one of the newspapers for use in the edition.
For the best method of submitting photos locally, call The Post-Signal at 783-3450; The Acadian-Tribune at 334-3186; or The Church Point News at 684-5711.
Photos (digital) and information also may be submitted via email to raynenews@cox-internet.com.
Deadline for submitting photos is Friday, Dec. 15.
April 28 TG Therapeutics Inc
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* TG Therapeutics Inc - tg-1101 was well tolerated with no grade 3/4 adverse events reported, with median time on study of 5 months
* TG Therapeutics Inc - believe this Phase 2 trial sets stage for our Phase 3 program that we expect to commence in coming months
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There's nothing quite like being on vacation halfway around the world and trying to explain American-style racism. As an African American, the locals expect me to be an expert on these matters. The backstory of every nation features different players, but the narrative is essentially the same: one group contests the humanity of another group or groups to ain power and privilege.
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The following 13 victims involved in March's fatal bus crash near Garner State Park have been identified by the Department of Public Safety. The following 13 victims involved in March's fatal bus crash near Garner State Park have been identified by the Department of Public Safety.
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Lee Clark has dramatically quit as Kilmarnock manager on the day of his year anniversary.
The Killie boss will be unveiled as the new Bury boss this week.
Assistant boss Lee McCulloch is set to take charge of first team affairs for the game against Aberdeen on Sunday.
And Clark’s number two could well be in charge for the rest of the season.
The bombshell news arrived just minutes before the Kilmarnock Standard went to press on Wednesday afternoon.
The Killie boss had conducted an interview with the paper on Tuesday morning, reflecting on his first year in charge of the Rugby Park club.
But just over 24 hours later news began to come out that Clark had sensationally left his post.
A Kilmarnock statement said: "Kilmarnock FC announces the departure of Manager Lee Clark who is joining English Football League One club Bury FC as Manager."
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A 30 years old man in Stavanger District Court sentenced to prison for setting fire of his girlfriend’s car.
30 years old man, who set the fire on the vehicle on 28 of December 2015, sentenced at the district court to 90 days in jail. He was suspended 30 days which counted as part of these 90 days, wrote the newspaper Rogalands Avis.
According to the man, he become so furious that he went to the place where his girlfriend had parked the car, poured gasoline over it and set fire to it.
The court concluded that the action was not carried out in justified indignation, but also placed emphasis on confession of 30 years old man.
Thus, he was sentenced to 90 days in jail where 30 of these were suspended.
In addition, he must pay his girlfriend 75,000 kroner in compensation. He was also convicted of threatening his partner.
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The first thing the British cabinet needs to decide when it meets this week to try to agree on a Brexit policy is to what extent it thinks the European Union is bluffing.
Until now, Prime Minister Theresa May has publicly argued that the U.K. can continue to enjoy frictionless trade with the EU without following EU rules, or being bound by the European Court of Justice or paying into the EU budget—a position derided across the EU as “cakeism.” Now the signs are that Mrs. May has accepted that this policy isn’t negotiable and...
Bill Belichick’s press conference on Monday night tested new boundaries of uncomfortable silences and pregnant pauses.
After the Patriots’ lost 27-20 to the Dolphins in Miami, Belichick fielded a question he didn’t seem to like. He was asked whether the Patriots might have looked past Miami and ahead to the Pittsburgh Steelers, who the Patriots play in Week 15.
Silence ensued. Then Belichick said: “No, give me a break. Any questions about the game?”
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RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Former gubernatorial candidate Tom Perriello is starting a new political action committee he says will help a new generation of progressive leaders.
Perriello said Thursday the New Virginia Way PAC's first project will be to re-elect freshman Democratic state House members. Democrats harnessed voter antipathy of President Donald Trump to make major gains in the state House last year.
A former congressman and State Department official, Perriello mounted an unsuccessful insurgent campaign against now-Gov. Ralph Northam in last year's Democratic primary.
Northam also has a PAC that will likely raise money to support Democratic candidates.
The next statehouse elections are set for 2019, when both House and Senate seats will be contested.
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April 25(Reuters) - Shenzhen Microgate Technology Co Ltd
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WASHINGTON--The U.S. student-loan program is rapidly headed toward becoming a net cost to the federal government, reversing years of projected profits, according to a government report released Friday.
The report, from the Education Department’s inspector general, said the financial squeeze was a result of Americans enrolling in government debt-forgiveness plans. The plans, known as income-driven repayment, set monthly payments as a percentage of a borrower’s earnings and typically forgive balances after 10 or 25 years, depending...
WILLIAMS, Ariz. — Two orphaned bear cubs have been placed in the care of a wildlife rescue park near the Grand Canyon after their mother was euthanized.
The wildlife park Bearizona in Williams said Wednesday the 4-month-old black bears were rescued from a treetop in Arizona’s White Mountains. The cubs were so small a climber was able to lower them to safety in a backpack.
The park says the Arizona Game and Fish Department was forced to euthanize the cubs’ mother after twice removing her from a residential area in the town of Pinetop-Lakeside.
Bearizona says the animal had been drawn to the neighbourhood after a woman there began feeding it daily. A day after the bear was put down, authorities reportedly learned it was the mother of the two cubs.
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Drivers who used South Germantown Road will need to add a bit of time to their commute.
The area of the road between the railroad tracks and Poplar Pike will only be open to southbound traffic as road work begins in the area.
The plan is to add a new curb and gutters to make it safer for people to walk through the area. Plus, there will be new landscaping benches, and bike racks.
There will also be two assigned crossing areas and more street parking.
Construction is expected to last until December. Traffic will then return to a two-way pattern.
If you need to travel that direction, you'll need some extra time. Otherwise, West Street provides a good alternative.
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COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) " Danish police say Copenhagen's famed Little Mermaid statue was found doused with paint early Wednesday, for the second time in two weeks.
Police said the bronze was covered in blue and white paint, and "Free Abdulle" was written on the ground in front of the statue. It was not clear who it was referring to.
In a Twitter statement, police said city workers were removing the paint.
On May 30, red paint was doused on the girl-sized statue. No one has been apprehended,
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LONDON (AP) — Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are striking a different note with the music for their upcoming wedding, mixing gospel with choral works as the soundtrack for what they pledge will be a joyful occasion.
Kensington Palace said Tuesday that Harry and his American fiancee "have taken a great deal of interest and care" in selecting the wedding music. The palace says there will be performances by the St George's Chapel choir and Karen Gibson and The Kingdom Choir, a gospel group from southeast England.
The performers include 19-year-old cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason, who says he was "bowled over" when Markle called to ask him to play during the ceremony.
The couple has revealed details of their May 19 upcoming wedding over several weeks, with more to come.
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LAWRENCE, Kan. — Kansas forward Udoka Azubuike withdrew his name from the NBA draft on Wednesday, choosing to return for his junior season after participating in the combine.
The 7-footer from Nigeria started 34 games last season, averaging 13 points and seven rebounds. He shot 77 per cent from the field, a Big 12 record and the best mark in the nation.
Azubuike is a traditional back-to-the-basket big man, and scouts have wondered how his skills would transfer to the NBA. The league’s up-tempo pace and the value placed on big men who can shoot from outside go against his strengths, and developing an outside shot will likely be an emphasis at Kansas.
Azubuike said in a statement that he received “good feedback from many sources around the NBA over the last month.” He did not hire an agent and had until Wednesday’s deadline to withdraw.
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NEW YORK (AP) — The Federal Communications Commission says human error and inadequate safeguards are to blame for a missile alert that was sent mistakenly in Hawaii.
The FCC said Tuesday that the individual who sent the false alert refused to talk to the agency, but provided a written statement. The FCC says Hawaii has been testing alert capabilities, and he mistook a drill for a real warning about a missile threat. He responded by sending the alert. There was no sign-off from a supervisor.
The alert was sent to cellphones, TV and radio stations in Hawaii earlier this month, resulting in panic among Hawaiians.
The FCC says that once the false alert was sent, it took 38 minutes to correct it because Hawaii did not have a standardized system for sending such corrections.
PORTERVILLE, Tulare County (AP) — Charles Manson’s cremated remains have been scattered nearly four months after the cult leader died in prison. A funeral was held Saturday following a court battle for the 83-year-old’s remains.
Pastor Mark Pitcher of the Church of the Nazarene in Porterville, California, says 20 to 25 people attended the funeral.
Among them were Manson’s grandson, Jason Freeman, and Freeman’s wife, Audrey.
Freeman prevailed last week in a months-long court fight for custody of Manson’s remains.
His grandfather was cremated after the service and his ashes scattered.
Pitcher said Monday he agreed to lead the service because Freeman and his wife are Christians.
Manson was sentenced to life in prison for orchestrating the 1969 murders of actress Sharon Tate and eight others.
He died in November.
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Verizon officially completed its deal to acquire Yahoo's core Internet assets for $4.48 billion after months of uncertainty about the deal, both companies announced Tuesday. Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer is resigning from the company.
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The Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) says it is not true that the commission is recruiting people into various Federal Government ministries.
Dr Joel Oruche, the Deputy Director, Press and Public Relations made the clarification in a statement in Abuja on Sunday.
According to him, the on-line recruitment advertisement purportedly by the FCSC is not true and should be disregarded.
“The commission only advertises vacancies in the newspapers and on its website www.fedcivilservice.gov.ng.
“We wish to advice members of the public to always visit our authentic website for advertisement and any other necessary information from the commission.''
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that many on-line media had on Dec. 7 carried advertisements for job vacancies purportedly by the commission.
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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday issued his sternest warning yet about U.S. demands for changes to the North American Free Trade Agreement, saying he’s ready to “walk away” from negotiations if the Trump administration insists on measures that don’t benefit Canada.
“We are not going to take any old deal,” Mr. Trudeau said at a town hall event in Nanaimo, British Columbia. “Canada is willing to walk away from Nafta if the U.S. proposes a bad deal. We will not be pushed around.”
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A slow speed Saskatoon police chase ended with the driver of a truck being charged with impaired driving.
Patrol officers spotted the truck early Wednesday morning on Bedford Road near Avenue P.
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When the officers saw the truck fail to stop at a stop sign, they tried to pull it over.
The driver refused to stop despite police having their emergency equipment on, and eventually headed westbound on 22nd Street at a reduced speed.
Officers said the driver continued to refuse to pull over despite repeated commands to do so.
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He eventually reached a parking lot in the 200-block of Fairmont Drive where he was arrested.
The 24-year-old Saskatoon man is now facing charges of impaired driving, exceeding .08, driving while disqualified, evading police and breach of an undertaking.
BERLIN, Feb 15 (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund should stop making unreasonable demands from Greece if it wants to participate in the country's bailout, Finance Minister Euclid Tsakalotos said on Wednesday, urging the lender to act fast.
"If the IMF wants to cooperate, it should make a quick decision and stop making unreasonable demands," he wrote in an opinion piece in Germany's mass-selling Bild newspaper.
He added that the contention of the international lender that Greece's reforms drive had slowed was unfounded, and it was wrong to ask Greece to introduce more pension cuts and reduce tax relief. (Reporting by Joseph Nasr; editing by John Stonestreet)
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The All or Nothing series featuring the Dallas Cowboys debuts on Friday. When it does, plenty of football fans will be in for a surprise, given the casual and persistent extent to which seemingly goody-two-shoes head coach Jason Garrett dabbles in the “F” word.
When questions regarding Garrett’s decision to consistently and constantly work blue came up during a pre-draft press conference featuring Garrett, owner Jerry Jones, and COO Stephen Jones, Jerry Jones brought down the house by interjecting: “What the f–k are y’all gettin’ to?”
It’s not quite on the level of Jerry’s notorious “gloryhole” gaffe, but it was a memorable moment. And it underscores the reality that (as the members of the @PFTPMPosse know), real life is rated R.
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TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Aliyah Gregory scored a career-high 34 points and surpassed 1,000 career points, and Central Florida had a 15-point, second-half lead then held off No. 22 South Florida 66-62 on Tuesday night.
The Knights snapped a 19-game losing streak against South Florida. It was the first win since 1980 against the Bulls, and the first in Tampa.
UCF led 43-28 and had a double-digit lead for most of the third quarter. The Bulls pulled to 62-60 with 2:23 left, and Gregory converted a 3-point play to make it 65-62.
The Bulls’ Kitija Laksa, who finished with 10 points, missed a deep 3-pointer with 45.4 seconds to go. After a timeout, the Knights ran down the shot clock before Zykira Lewis missed a driving layup, but Fifi Ndour grabbed the offensive board and passed the ball to Gregory to seal it.
Lewis finished with 12 points for Central Florida (16-9, 6-6 American).
Maria Jespersen had 18 points to lead South Florida (20-5, 9-3).
× Subaru recalls over 33K cars to fix engine stalling problem
DETROIT (AP) — Subaru is recalling more than 33,000 compact cars in the U.S. because a fuel problem can make the engines can stall without warning.
The recall covers Impreza cars from the 2017 model year.
Subaru says in documents filed with the government that a winter blend of fuel can turn to vapor in the fuel line, causing the engine to run rough and stall. Drivers may not be able to immediately restart the cars, increasing the risk of a crash.
The company began investigating in January after getting several reports of stalling. No crashes or injuries have been reported.
Dealers will update the engine control software so the engine cooling fan comes on at a lower temperature. The company has not yet posted a date for the recall to begin.
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Conservation officers are recommending two charges against a hunter who was accused of shooting and killing a therapy dog in Squamish last September.
Valeria Calderoni was walking her dog, Kaoru, in the woods when a hunter shot the animal. The hunter told her he thought the dog was a wolf.
The following charges are being recommended under the Wildlife Act: hunting without consideration for the lives, safety and property of others, and hunting out of season.
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Those recommendations have been forwarded to Crown counsel.
Kaoru was a certified therapy dog. He worked with children with autism and people struggling with emotional challenges.
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SEATTLE (CBS13) — A fight between suspects in a robbery resulted in three arrests, according to the Seattle Police Department.
Three men and a woman are accused of stealing a guitar valued at $1,600 from a Guitar Center. From there, police say things went south for the suspected thieves.
The suspects took off in two separate cars, but for some unknown reason began chasing each other, resulting in a multi-vehicle crash.
One of the male suspects then took it upon himself to pull out a machete and jump on the hood of the other suspects’ vehicle. The other male suspect saw his machete and raised him a gun.
Thankfully, police arrived and were able to take two of the men and a woman into custody without incident. A third suspect, perhaps noticing a plan falling to pieces, decided it was better to walk away. That suspect hasn’t been found.
Police say nobody was seriously injured during the incident and the guitar will be returned to the store.
SAN JOSE, Calif. — A Southwest Airlines jet made an emergency landing in California following reports that a passenger lit up a cigarette in a bathroom.
Southwest says Flight 1250 from Los Angeles to San Francisco was diverted Wednesday.
The plane landed safely at San Jose Mineta International Airport, about 50 miles (80 kilometres) south of San Francisco.
The airline says the passenger accused of smoking was turned over to law enforcement.
The remaining 32 passengers were placed on other aircraft to continue their trips.
RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — The Palestinian Health Ministry says Israeli troops killed a 16-year-old Palestinian during a confrontation with stone-throwers in a West Bank village.
The ministry says Laith Abu Naim was killed Tuesday by a shot to the head.
The Israeli military had no immediate comment.
Mayor Faraj al-Nasan says an Israeli military patrol entered the village of Mughayer and that local teens started throwing stones at troops. Al-Nasan says the soldiers were in military vehicles and there was no threat to their lives when one of them opened fire.
The teen's death brought to 18 the number of Palestinians killed by Israeli fire in confrontations since President Donald Trump's Dec. 6 recognition of contested Jerusalem as Israel's capital. An Israeli man was killed in a Palestinian shooting attack earlier this month.
New Orleans officials are touting a new assessment tool that judges will begin using this year to help determine whether to release a suspect prior to trial.
Mayor Mitch Landrieu’s office and the state Supreme Court said Monday that the “Public Safety Assessment Tool” was developed by the nonprofit Laura and John Arnold Foundation, which includes bail reform among its initiatives.
Authorities said in news releases that judges and others involved in the criminal justice system were recently trained in how to use the tool.
It involves the assessment of nine risk factors to be considered as judges consider pre-trial release. They include the suspect’s age, the pending charge and prior misdemeanor or felony convictions.
Landrieu said the initiative is part of the city’s effort to reduce its jail population.
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EDMONTON — Police are hoping that they can provide a silver lining to an Edmonton-area retiree whose nest egg was stolen during a recent robbery.
Officers were called to the man’s property northeast of the city on April 11 to investigate a break and enter.
Police say a thief or thieves had broken into a safe in the garage and stolen silver bars worth more than $210,000.
Various items in the man’s home were also taken, including a number of registered firearms valued at almost $20,000 and a large amount of ammunition.
Investigators are asking that anyone with information about the stolen property or those responsible please contact the Edmonton Police Service or Crime Stoppers.
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“Compared to all his critics, Jeremy Corbyn is worth about 18-20 percentage points to Labour’s vote. Without him, and led by any one of his vocal critics we could easily be languishing in single digits in polls.”
Authorities said on Friday they are investigating a case concerning the arrival at the Limassol post office of a parcel from the US which contained 40 grammes of liquid tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive constituent of cannabis.
The customs department said that its detection dog, Buddy, located the parcel in August at the Limassol post office’s parcel section. In the parcel, customs said, there was an unidentified liquid substance weighing 40 grammes, which was sent for lab tests.
The state lab informed customs on Thursday that the liquid substance was THC.
After receiving this information, customs said they have sent the case to the police anti-drugs services.
Brian Bauer has been fired from his post as CEO of Lutheran Health Network and Lutheran Hospital, officials announced late today.
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The Congress party's candidate from Gandhinagar North Assembly Constituency for the Gujarat Assembly elections 2017 is Gandhinagar North.
For the Gandhinagar North seat they have once again fielded old loyalist C.J. Chavda. Chavda had won the constituency in 2002 against Vadibhai Patel of BJP.
Thereafter during the 2007 election he was defeated by BJP's Shambhuji Thakore who retained the seat in 2012. Chavda did not contest in 2012, but in the 2010 by-election of Dehgam he had lost.
Gandhinagar North is one of the 182 assembly constituencies of Gujarat. It is located in Gandhinagar district. The seat came into existence after 2008 delimitation after the division of erstwhile Gandhinagar seat.
The constituency will have 284 polling stations. In 2012 assembly polls, the number of electors for this seat was 266795.
Ashokkumar Patel of BJP won the seat in 2012 assembly elections with 73,551 votes.
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Abreu (ankle) will start at first base and bat third against Cincinnati on Wednesday, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.
As expected, Abreu is back in the lineup after beginning Tuesday's game on the bench due to a minor left ankle injury. There shouldn't be any concern over his status moving forward.
At last week's meeting of Savannah City Council, the mayor and aldermen delayed the first reading of an ordinance that would have allowed for a 25-cent fee to be added to every sales tax-eligible transaction over $10 in a portion of downtown. The ordinance, which was tabled until May with no public discussion, would create a "visitor impact special service district" with the goals of "enhanced public safety, parks and sanitation services in the downtown area, which is heavily impacted by large numbers of visitors."
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Longueuil Police are looking for 18-year-old Michael Marchand, who went missing on April 22.
He could be in Ontario, where he has family, police say. Police fear for his safety because he must take medication without fail every day.
The English-speaking Merchant is 5-foot-11 and weighs 180 pounds. He has brown hair and blue eyes.
When last seen he was wearing a black zippered sweater and Adidas shoes.
Anyone with information is asked to contact 911.
Gov. Rick Scott celebrates with supporters inside Angie's Subs in Jacksonville Beach, while outside protesters voice their displeasure for House Bill 7069. If it becomes law, the bill would shift some state and federal money from public to charter schools.
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April 28 An earthquake measuring 7.2 struck off the coast of the island of Mindanao in the Philippines at 2023 GMT on Friday, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said.
The quake was measured at a depth of 10 km, 68 km south of the city of General Santos, the Center added. (Writing by Andrew Heavens)
Alia Bhatt wore a beautiful red gown by Teuta Matoshi Duriqi and wove magic at an event last night. She looked princess-like in the extravagant outfit making heads turn as she sashayed down the red carpet. We absolutely adored the fact that she tainted her lips red as it complimented the look perfectly.
Alia Bhatt is all set to begin shooting for her next film Gully Boy, that'll be helmed by Zoya Akhtar. It's the first time that Alia will work with Zoya and Ranveer. It's Ranveer’s second collaboration with the uber cool director. The film is about the underground music scene in the country and has generated a lot of curiosity among the audience given the concept and cast.
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Guess what: If you're looking at the calendar and thinking you missed the tax filing deadline, you didn't! This year, tax day will be April 18, 2017, three days after the traditional April 15 tax deadline. The cause is a Washington, D.C. holiday called Emancipation Day, which celebrates the end of slavery in the District of Columbia .
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A lawsuit filed against numerous people and entities in connection to the death of Kendrick Johnson has been dismissed. / Photo: Family & MGN Online
A lawsuit filed against numerous people and entities in connection to the death of Kendrick Johnson has been dismissed.
Judge W. Louis Sands entered the order Tuesday in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Georgia.
The suit was dismissed without prejudice due to issues with all of the defendants being properly served and and following court procedure on timelines.
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Kendrick Johnson was found dead at Lowndes County High School inside a rolled up gym mat in 2013. Kendrick's death was ruled accidental, but Johnson's parents believe he was killed and that there was a cover-up.
Public menorah lightings for the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah are planned around the world in locations ranging from ski towns and Caribbean islands to famous landmarks and sports arenas.
Hanukkah begins Tuesday night and lasts for eight days. If you're traveling or vacationing during the holiday, there may be a menorah lighting near you. The Jewish outreach organization Chabad-Lubavitch plans Hanukkah events in hundreds of cities, from the 50 U.S. states to 100 countries.
Celebrations in Vail, Colorado, will include menorahs made from skis. In New Mexico, organizers hope to create a one-of-a-kind menorah made from hot-air balloons. Vacationers in Cancun, Mexico, and Aruba will also have menorah lightings to attend.
Many ceremonies will take place in front of landmarks, including the White House, Eiffel Tower and the Kremlin.
Pharmaceutical giant Allergan has issued a nationwide recall for one of its birth control brands over a packaging error that puts some consumers at risk of “contraceptive failure and unintended pregnancy,” the company said.
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The voluntary recall, issued late Tuesday, affects packages of Allergan’s Taytulla contraceptive pills. Four placebo capsules within the packages were placed out of order, Allergan said, meaning users with defective packages would be taking non-hormonal placebo capsules during the first four days instead of active ones.
Taking pills out of sequence may lead to unintended pregnancies.
The lot number on the recalled batch is #5620706 with an expiration date of May 2019. Allergan advises users who think they might be affected to contact their physician and arrange a return.
Protect food warning over seagulls
A school in the borough recently had to employ the help of birds of prey to deter the gulls.
April 6 Chongqing Zhifei Biological Products Co Ltd :
* Says it renewed vaccine promotion agreement with U.S. pharma company to promote vaccine products in China mainland
* Says agreement amount is about 1.18 billion yuan in total
* Agreement period is from 2017 to 2020
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/zeL7wR
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The winners of the Lynn News 2017 baby and toddler competition have collected their prizes, taking home a canvas print of their little one, taken by Andy Griggs of The Photography Company, along with a £30 gift voucher.
The winner of the bonniest baby (0 to 12 months) was Frances Funnell, from South Wootton, and the winner of the toddler category (13 months to four year) was River Jones, from Grimston. Pictured are, from left, Elizabeth Hughes, River Jones, Lynn News editor Mark Leslie, Frances Funnell and Michelle Funnell. MLNF17AF10005
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Spain’s Metrovacesa:
* SAYS IT HAS FIXED ITS IPO PRICE AT 16.5 EUROS ($20.5) PER SHARE
* THAT PRICE IS AT THE BOTTOM OF A REVISED INDICATIVE RANGE OF 16.5 EUROS TO 17 EUROS A SHARE Source text for Eikon: ($1 = 0.8051 euros) (Reporting by Madrid Newsroom)
Seeking to help with Puerto Rico’s recovery efforts after the passage of Hurricane María, FirstBank under its “One for All” program, joined Liberty Puerto Rico on the Liberty Wi-Fi Tour, an initiative to deliver assistance to the most affected municipalities on the island.
As part of the Liberty Wi-Fi Tour, FirstBank delivers two ATMs so that people can withdraw money free of charge, they have branch employees guiding people about the moratorium programs for small business loan products, personal loans, auto loans and leases, credit cards and mortgages. FirstBank Insurance officers are also on hand to review policies and offer information on how to make claims to insurers.
People also can access their family and loved ones through the free Wi-Fi connection. In addition, attorneys who are collaborating with the Federal Emergency Management Agency participate to assist in the process of completing online applications for people affected by Hurricane María.
The tour will run until Dec. 14, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Lexington County Coroner's Office has identified the victim in a fatal crash on Interstate 20 that tied up traffic for most of Friday morning.
According to Coroner Margaret Fisher, Kristine Hoover, 49, was killed in the crash.
Fisher said Hoover's car overturned after it struck another car during a lane change and struck a barricade. The crash was at mile marker 59, which is one mile east of the U.S. 1. The South Carolina Department of Transportation says two vehicles are involved.
Hoover was not wearing a seat belt, Fisher said.
Two passengers inside Hoover's car were transported to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Interstate 20 east in Lexington County was closed for a brief period Friday morning while emergency officials cleaned up the scene.
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April 12 Lippo China Resources Ltd :
* Subscriber has sold an aggregate of s$7 million (equivalent to approximately hk$38.5 million) worth of t1 cn b to two transferees
* Transferees now hold s$3 million and s$4 million worth of t1 cn b respectively
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Andy sees his deceased daughter in the woods and tells Rose something is wrong with him.
Stephen Vogt plays Hamilton ‘Ham’ Porter in the Milwaukee Brewers’ reenactment of an iconic scene from ‘The Sandlot.’ Twitter
SKOPJE, Macedonia (AP) — Former Macedonian prime minister Nikola Gruevski has resigned as leader of the conservative opposition VMRO-DPMNE party following its recent defeat in local government elections.
Gruevski served as prime minister for a decade before failing to form a coalition government after general elections last year. He was eventually succeeded by Social Democrat leader and bitter rival Zoran Zaev following months of political crisis. The 47-year-old Gruevski is facing charges of corruption and abuse of power in number of legal cases that emerged following a major wiretapping scandal.
Zaev's government has renewed the country's drive to join NATO and improve troubled relations with neighbor Greece.
Gruevski submitted his resignation late Sunday and the decision was formally announced Monday, two weeks ahead of a party congress.
Feb 4 (Reuters) - QATAR ISLAMIC BANK QPSC:
* SHAREHOLDERS TO MEET ON FEB 21 TO RENEW 7.5 BILLION RIYALS LIMIT FOR ADDITIONAL TIER 1 (AT1) PERPETUAL SUKUK OF WHICH 4 BILLION RIYALS IS UTILIZED‍​
* SHAREHOLDERS TO MEET ON FEB 21 TO INCREASE LIMIT OF QIB SUKUK PROGRAM IN USD TO A MAXIMUM OF $4 BILLION INSTEAD OF $3 BILLION
* SHAREHOLDERS TO APPROVE INCREASE IN PERCENTAGE OWNERSHIP OF NON-QATARIS IN BANK’S CAPITAL TO 49 PERCENT INSTEAD OF 25 PERCENT Source: (bit.ly/2DZJIjB) Further company coverage:
It has become very important to mark your company’s presence digitally because our country India is transforming into Digital India. We are TOS Team, a team of experienced digital marketers who will get all your digital marketing communication all planned out. We are a prominent name in Digital Marketing Agency, Delhi as we provide a complete solution to all our clients for their Integrated Marketing Communication.
In our fiction authors’ class, we discussed when you should start writing your novel. How much preparation do you need? Prepping a novel can take forever. You need character bios, an outline, and research too.
If you spend too much time on preparation however, there’s a good chance that you’ll give up on your novel. You lose your inspiration, and tell yourself that you’ll develop a “better” idea.
Several of the authors admitted that they’ve done this. One author said that she’d spent two years researching a novel, and had given up on it. She couldn’t face writing the book.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A Rhode Island company is going to build a wind farm that will be 10 times the size of the nation’s first offshore wind farm.
Deepwater Wind says the new 400-megawatt wind farm will also create more than 800 jobs in Rhode Island.
Democratic Gov. Gina Raimondo and other officials visited the Port of Providence on Wednesday for the announcement.
Massachusetts and Rhode Island announced offshore wind projects last week aimed at delivering 1,200 megawatts of energy, enough to power about 600,000 homes.
The company also built the nation’s first offshore wind farm off Block Island, Rhode Island. It has five turbines. This latest project will have up to 50 turbines south of Martha’s Vineyard.
Deepwater Wind’s CEO says it will be “an enormous clean energy machine.”
Humans, Mr. Harari warned, “have created such a complicated world that we’re no longer able to make sense of what is happening.”
Forecasters say Gert has strengthened to become the second hurricane of the season in the Atlantic Ocean.The National Hurricane Center says Gert was about 445 miles west of Bermuda late Monday and had maximum sustained winds of 75 mph. The storm was moving north at 8 mph.Gert is expected to strengthen in the next 48 hours. The forecast calls for it to turn toward the northeast and increase its forward speed Tuesday night.Swells generated by Gert will begin to affect portions of Bermuda and the U.S. East Coast - from North Carolina to New York - over the next couple of days.No coastal watches or warnings are in effect, but the hurricane center says these swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions.
The Sierra Leonean President, Julius Bio, has visited President Muhammadu Buhari to renew the bond of friendship between the two countries.
President Bio arrived at the Presidential Villa on Wednesday where he was received by the President.
Among a wide range of issues discussed include preventive measures to tame the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo.
On the issue of Sierra Leone economy, President Bio says his administration inherited a bad economy but he is determined to go ahead with his plans to make education free in his country.
He spoke to journalists after his meeting with his host President Buhari.
NEW YORK, May 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- CIT Group Inc. (NYSE: CIT) today announced that CIT Chairwoman and Chief Executive Officer Ellen R. Alemany and Chief Financial Officer John Fawcett will present at the Morgan Stanley Financials Conference on Wednesday, June 13, 2018, at 10 a.m. ET.
A live webcast of the presentation will be available on the Investor Relations section of the CIT website at cit.com/investor. A replay of the presentation will be available on the website for a period of 45 days following the event.
New York City — what a town.
It’s no secret that living in this massive city of 8.5 million takes the kinds of guts that can withstand the occasional flat tire, stalled train, or trash-filled bike lane.
Whether you drive, ride your bicycle, or take the subway, commuting in New York presents a special set of challenges unlike anywhere else on earth. For those who don't know what to expect when commuting in NYC, here are some facts and figures that will help set the scene. Along for the ride is restauranteur, Matty Bee, talking about what commuting means to him.
Sagay condemns Saraki’s acquittal, says Buhari must review anti-corruption war
“It is a thing that will be under a very serious review to assess the whole anti-corruption fight; to see who is for it; who is subverting it.”
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When it was built in 1860, Thornton Place, overlooking 220-acre Clapham Common, was one of London’s smartest addresses, rivalling the mansion-lined streets of Kensington and Chelsea.
Comprising a pair of classical French-style turreted buildings, each block had five grand homes with up to 12 bedrooms apiece, spectacular 50 ft-long drawing rooms and elaborate architectural detailing.
During the 20th century the buildings, despite being listed, fell into disrepair and ended up as a budget hotel.
However, they have now been fully restored and brought back to life as 32 apartments with high ceilings, marble fireplaces, parquet flooring and Corinthian columns.
Prices range from £750,000 to £2.15 million. Call Savills on 020 3428 2222 for more details
No matter how sad any fans were following the deaths of Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds within a day of each other last week, Billie Lourd is the one who suffered an incomprehensible loss.
The Scream Queens star lost her mother, Fisher, on Dec. 27, several days after Fisher suffered a heart attack, and then on Dec. 28, her grandmother, Reynolds, had a stroke and died just hours later.
"Receiving all of your prayers and kind words over the past week has given me strength during a time I thought strength could not exist," Lourd wrote on Instagram Monday, her first time commenting on their deaths. "There are no words to express how much I will miss my Abadaba and my one and only Momby. Your love and support means the world to me."
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As I read the "Today in History" section of the Dec. 7 paper, I kept rechecking the paper’s date. Surely I thought you would include the 76th anniversary of the Pearl Harbor attack.
When I realized the section skipped from 1917 to 1946 with no mention of that major event in our country’s history, I was stunned.
My father and his brothers left their colleges and scholarships to fight for their country, as did many young men. They deserve to be remembered and honored.
Susan Cottman, Santa Paula
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George McDonagh looks at this evening’s all jumps meeting at Ballinrobe.
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Egyptian police have arrested 12 people at a protest against the transfer of two Red Sea islands to Saudi Arabia.
Security officials say the Monday arrests were made around the Journalists' Union building in central Cairo, where dozens of people, mostly lawyers and journalists, had gathered to demonstrate. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they weren't authorized to brief reporters.
Last Thursday, state media reported that President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi's government approved the maritime border agreement and sent it to parliament for ratification despite a court ruling the deal unconstitutional.
The transfer was announced alongside a Saudi aid package last year, leading critics to condemn it as a land sell-off. The April signing of the agreement set off the largest demonstrations of el-Sissi's two-year rule.
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There are lots of small RIAs out there that have stayed aloft on the thermal vents of the bull market. When the market’s updrafts disappear, many will crash.
“The smaller you are, the more vulnerable you are, because if the market goes down 15%, it gets harder and harder to run a business,” David Canter, head of the RIA segment at Fidelity Clearing & Custody Solutions, tells InvestmentNews.
Margins are already slim for these firms, and a declining AUM base will squeeze them even more. For the majority of advisors whose revenues are a percentage of AUMs, a bear market will also raise a temptation: to recommend that clients shift their assets to safety, even if that’s not in their best interests long term. So should small shops be looking to scale up or sell out?
“When the stock market drops, revenues drop, and no expenses immediately come out of the system,” investment banker David DeVoe tells the publication. “Profits can quickly go to zero or even negative.”
—Steve Garmhausen
Kristen Graham has covered the Philadelphia School District since May 2008. A native Philadelphian and a product of the district and Temple University she has written about everything from crime and county government to education since joining the Inquirer in 2000.
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"Friends" is still a great show to watch. Friends/Facebook
There's too much good television.
It's hard to keep up with every new or returning show, but some shows stand out each year, whether it's a particular season or a strong debut.
George Clooney won hearts on "ER," the dysfunctional folks at Dunder Mifflin made "The Office" memorable, and "Game of Thrones" is still one of the best shows on TV.
Aiming to name a different program every year, we used Nielsen ratings, award nominations, and our own takes to choose the most popular show airing on TV from every year since 1967.
Here are the most popular shows from every year you were born:
New evidence has emerged showing that Swedish wife of convicted Ghanaian footballer, Kwame Bonsu, might have accused him of raping her in marriage because she wanted him convicted to gain some money. The 22-year-old Ghanaian was charged with assault and rape of his ex-wife two years ago and was convicted on Friday.
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We've had the Scrumpty Trail, the Henson Pig Trail and the Hare Trail but now Cheltenham is getting a trail of it's own and it sounds pretty good.
A Where's Wally Trail is coming to the town bringing the familiar figure in the striped top to a new audience of book lovers.
The free trail will run throughout the town from Friday October 6 to Sunday October 15 as part of the Cheltenham Literature Festival. Each day between 11am and 3pm little bookworms can pick up a trail sheet from Waterstones on the Promenade or at the Festival.
The trail will feature scenes created by local schools.
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This week's music offerings are strong from the get-go with J. Cole working out at the AAA. Wednesday, it's Matchbox Twenty and Counting Crows at Coral Sky Amphitheatre. And if you have a need for that Latin thing, Los Amigos Invisibles will play the Flamingo Theater in Brickell Saturday. Hot is right!
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J. Cole: 4 Your Eyez Only Tour: 8 p.m., $45.50-$121.50. American Airlines Arena, 601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, 786-777-1000, aaarena.com.
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NEW BRITAIN -- Some fans show their team support with team gear, tattoos and even on their cars. But a local barber is calling out all super fans to come and get their team logos on their heads before the big game Sunday.
At International Barbershop, barber Javier Cruz is marrying his love for hair styling and sports. If you want a logo or your players number, he says step right up.
STERLING, Ill. — Police are looking for a suspect who robbed the Circle K convenience store on Locust Street shortly after 3 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 14.
According to police, a male suspect, about 5’6 with a slim build wearing a gray sweatpants, a black coat and a white hood entered the store, displayed a handgun and demanded money from the clerk.
Anyone with information about the suspect’s identity or the crime is asked to contact the Sterling Police Department at (815) 632-6640 or Whiteside County Crimestoppers at (815) 625-7867.
Masseuse accuses Marvel's Stan Lee of inappropriate sexual behavior
CHICAGO (AP) - A Chicago masseuse is suing Marvel Comic's Stan Lee, accusing him of inappropriate behavior during two massages in 2017.
Maria Carballo filed the lawsuit Monday seeking more than $50,000 in punitive damages and attorney fees from the 95-year-old comic book writer. The Chicago Tribune reports that Lee's attorney, Jonathan Freund, called the lawsuit "a shakedown" and says Lee denies the allegations.
Carballo also filed a complaint with Chicago police, who are investigating.
According to the complaint, Lee fondled himself during the first massage and moaned so much during the second that Carballo stopped the treatment. Lee stood up and angrily demanded Carballo keep massaging him.
The complaint also says Carballo was massaging Lee with her feet when he grabbed her foot and touched it to his genitals.
LaValle: "Throughout my career, I have made it a priority to preserve and protect our fragile environment for this generation and the next." Albany, NY - April 6, 2017 - Senator Ken LaValle announced that the approved NY State Budget includes record funding to protect our environment for a second consecutive year.
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Mona Lisa is based in part on Leonardo da Vinci’s male lover, an Italian art detective claims. Silvano Vincenti, who has been analyzing da Vinci’s world-renowned painting for years, believes...
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DARLINGTON, SC (WBTW) – The Darlington City Police Department says a 17-year-old has been charged for an armed robbery that happened in March at a convenience store.
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Lt. Maureen Valazak with the Darlington City Police Department says Nyrique Williams of Darlington was charged with armed robbery and possession of a weapon during a violent crime for robbing the Circle K located on S. Governor Williams Highway on March 27.
In March, investigators announced they were searching for two men who robbed a man of his wallet in the Circle K parking lot and released a sketch of the gunman.
The press release from Lt. Valazak also says Williams was charged with trespassing, resisting arrest, and disorderly conduct on unrelated charges.
Williams is being held at the Darlington County Detention Center pending a bond hearing.
Darlington police have not released the identity of the second suspect in the armed robbery.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick Four-Evening' game
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the "Pick Four-Evening" game were:
0-6-7-8, Fireball: 9
(zero, six, seven, eight; Fireball: nine)
Donald Trump has drawn criticism after a child gave him a hat to sign at the annual Easter Egg Roll and he responded by signing it and throwing it into the crowd.
After signing it, he said "who's hat?" and tossed it away.
A tweet containing the video has been retweeted 17,000 times.
One person fumed: "Looks like he literally forgot it was that kid's hat. Like he's that dumb, that self-absorbed, or that memory-impaired. Or all three."
Police say a suspect may be charged with first-degree murder after a man was found dead in a home Saturday afternoon in Plaisance, Que., a municipality located approximately 60 km northeast of Gatineau.
The Sûreté du Québec were called to the home on Rue du Parc around 2 p.m. for a suspicious death. The home is south of Highway 50 near the Ottawa River.
Police identified the victim as 48-year-old Érik Dugas.
Police arrested a male suspect Saturday evening and he remains in custody.
Sûreté du Québec spokeswoman Sgt. Audrey-Anne Bilodeau said Sunday afternoon the suspect had not yet been charged because the Crown attorney’s office is still reviewing the case. The suspect, who has not been identified, is expected to appear in court on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, police are remaining tight-lipped about the investigation. Bilodeau would not say how the victim was killed or whether or not he and the suspect were known to each other.
Roberson (ankle) will not play Monday against the Hornets, Royce Young of ESPN reports.
Roberson turned his ankle during Saturday's win over Memphis, in which he played 41 minutes and finished with two points, eight rebounds, three steals and two blocks. Billy Donovan is yet to announce who will start in his place, though Alex Abrines seems like the most likely candidate.
After making his mark as a speedy high school wide receiver in a talent-rich state like Florida, Freddie Johnson admits he was hesitant to play special teams last season as a redshirt freshman. He ...
Canadian home prices continue to march higher, with the average up to $548,517 last month, according to figures released Tuesday.
The national figure continues to be skewed higher by hot activity in and around Toronto.
The Canadian Real Estate Association said that in addition to prices, the volume of home sales was also higher during the month, but nowhere more than in Toronto.
"The current strength in national home sales mainly speaks to what's going on in and around Toronto," CREA president Andrew Peck said in a release. "Elsewhere, sales either remain slow or well below previous heights."
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Members of the Elk’s Lodge #1688 are pictured with Mayor Cecil Burt, April 24. Burt is signing the Youth Proclamation for the upcoming National Youth Week. The Elk’s also present checks to the Optimists, represented by Mo Hunsberger and D.A.R.E., represented by officer Shane Fiorelli.
SYCAMORE — A DeKalb County judge has denied a man’s request to withdraw his guilty plea in the 2010 death of a Northern Illinois University student.
The Daily-Chronicle reports that the ruling means 41-year-old William Curl will continue to serve his 37-year prison sentence for the murder of 18-year-old freshman Antinette Keller. Curl had asked a judge to throw out his guilty plea and order a trial.
Judge Robbin Stuckert wrote that Curl’s petition didn’t establish that his constitutional rights were denied. Curl argued he wasn’t “right in the head” when he talked to police after his arrest.
Curl filed a petition in 2015 asking for post-conviction relief. In May he was granted a hearing that was held last month.
Keller, of Plainfield, was last seen Oct. 14, 2010. Her burned remains were later found at a park.
–Associated Press; Photo, Matthew Apgar, Daily Chronicle
Turkcell (NYSE:TKC) is up 1.5% after posting Q1 earnings where EBITDA rose 44% and profits were up nearly double digits.
Net income rose 9.2% to 500.8M Turkish lira (about $122.5M). EBITDA rose to 2.02B Turkish lira, on revenues that grew 17.5% to 4.762B Turkish lira mainly on continued monetization of 4.5G, and increased multiplay subscribers for both mobile and fixed.
Data and digital services revenues were up 16% to 2.77B Turkish lira, and Wholesale revenues grew 52.8% to 166M lira.
The company boosted three-year guidance last month, targeting revenue growth of 14-16%, EBITDA margins of 37-40% and operation capex/sales of 18% to 16%.
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UPDATE 1-South Africa raises black ownership requirement for mining firms
PRETORIA, June 15 South Africa has raised the minimum threshold for black ownership of mining companies to 30 percent from 26 percent but has not decided if firms must retain that structure permanently, Mines Minister Mosebenzi Zwane said on Thursday.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration took a fresh step on Thursday toward setting a maximum nicotine level for tobacco products in a bid to lower tobacco-related deaths across the country, saying it would collect public comment and scientific research over the next three months.
A Mexican national pleaded guilty to an immigration crime, announced United States Attorney Carol Casto. Adan Zamudio-Escalante, also known as Victor Giron, 39, entered his guilty plea to illegally reentering the United States after having previously been removed from the United States on two different occasions.
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While the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is in town, tens of thousands will ascend on the Duke City. After the balloons take off, ABQToDo has a number of attractions to entertain locals and visitors alike.
Old Town will be hosting a number of events throughout Fiesta week. The plaza’s gazebo is ground zero for special events, live music and more.
And if you’re looking to take in some live theater, The Addams Family musical opens tonight at ALT.
Lastly, BernCo invites you to take a musical journey through New Mexico with Alabados, Inditas and Corridos at Bachechi Open Space.
Just a sample of the complete listings available online at ABQToDo.com
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(WSVN) - If you’re one those people who sips coffee out of a straw–even hot coffee–because you’re afraid of staining your teeth, then get ready to get a caffeine-like rush from this: the first colorless and stainless coffee is here.
The “world’s first colorless coffee” is here and it’s called CLEAR COFFEE. According to the website, the clear coffee drink was created in Slovakia and is made from only two ingredients: Arabica coffee beans and water.
For those worried if the coffee-flavored water is flavored with chemicals, the company states that their beverage does not contain “preservatives, artificial flavours, stabilizers, sugar or any other sweeteners.”
We’re a little skeptical, but hey, if you love your pearly whites but have a coffee addiction, give it a try!
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It was a promotion that Little Caesars never expected to have to make good on.
A No. 16 seed knocking out the top-ranked team in the NCAA basketball tournament?
Even the pizza chains ad called that sort of upset a crazy prospect.
But after the University of Maryland-Baltimore County trounced Virginia on Friday, Little Caesars had to admit: Crazy happened!
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West will not play in Saturday's Game against the Nuggets due to personal reasons, Mark Medina of The San Jose Mercury News reports
After getting the night off to rest during Friday's matchup against the Kings, West will miss his second consecutive game Saturday in order to tend to a persona matter. With Jordan Bell (ankle) also sidelined. look for Omri Casspi and Kevon Looney to see some extra minutes off the bench.
Queens Of The Stone Age frontman Josh Homme has been forced to apologise after kicking a photographer in the head during a gig.
The singer hit out at snapper Chelsea Lauren while on stage in Los Angeles on Saturday (9 December) night.
In video footage she later posted on Instagram, Josh can be seen kicking her camera as she took pictures next to the stage.
However, his aim was off and he ended up smashing into her head, leading to a hospital trip.
Netflix has cancelled Naomi Watts-starrer drama Gypsy after just a single season.The Hollywood Reporter confirmed that the 10-episode series was scrapped despite its impressive cast and production team.Gypsy told the story of Jean Holloway, a therapist who formed intimate relationships with the people who were close to her patients."We've cancelled very few shows. I'm always pushing the content team. We have to take more risks you have to try more crazy things. Because we should have a higher cancel rate overall," said CEO Reed Hasting.Meanwhile, the streaming giant has renewed Jenji Cohan's GLOW for a second season.
Heavy rains have flooded US Highway 24 near the Fairmount Liquor store in Independence, MO, leaving two cars stranded. The owner of the liquor store says this is the fifth time the area has flooded and says it's due to a blocked culvert. She says her store suffers the most and that she was prepared for flooding.
Roof collapse claims teen girl’s life
SUKKUR: A girl was killed, while five others were injured after the roof of their house collapsed in Shikarpur. The roof of the house of a truck driver, Yaseen Soomro, collapsed on Thursday, killing his 12-year-old daughter Samina. The locals reached the site of the incident and rescued other members of the family and shifted them to a nearby hospital.
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FERRIS – Representatives from Texas Department of Transportation and project consultants will be available to answer questions about the proposed Loop 9 project improvements Tuesday, June 20.
The purpose of this hearing is to present the proposed project and to receive public comments.
The public hearing will be held Ferris High School, 1025 East 8th Street in Ferris. Displays will be available for viewing at 6 p.m. The formal hearing starting at 7 p.m.
Conor NeA lan has been appointed to represent District 27 on the Jefferson County Board of Supervisors for a term ending April 17, 2018. Nelan, who was sworn in at the board's monthly meeting Tuesday, succeeds Glen Borland, who announced his resignation May 9. He had served nearly 21 years on the board.
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SCRANTON — The Democratic candidates for Scranton City Council will debate Monday at 6:30 p.m. at the University of Scranton.
The debate will take place in the Kane Forum on the 2nd Floor of Leahy Hall, Linden Street and Jefferson Avenue. The Democratic candidates are councilmen Joe Wechsler, Bill Gaughan and Pat Rogan plus Scranton School Director Paul Duffy, former school director Kyle Donahue and Cesar Reyes. Richard Johnson, the lone Republican candidate, faces no opposition for his party’s nomination and is not part of the debate.
Admission is free and the public is welcome.
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SRINAGAR: Four persons, including two CRPF personnel, were injured in a grenade attack in Pulwama district of south Kashmir today, the police said.
Militants lobbed a grenade at a CRPF party in Batagund area of Tral, a police official said.
Four persons, including two CRPF jawans, were injured in the incident, he said.
The area has been cordoned off and a search operation is underway, the official said.
Gun dealer licensing gets House OK again, returns to Senate
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois House has approved another plan for state licensing of gun dealers after an earlier version was vetoed by the governor.
The vote Tuesday was 65-49 in favor of requiring firearms dealers to pay a fee for a five-year state license. It would require training for gun shop employees to spot illegal purchasers and videotaping of key areas of the business.
The measure is opposed by gun-rights advocates as too vague and too burdensome to small dealers. Addison Democratic Rep. Kathleen Willis says her plan is aimed at stopping the legal sale of firearms to those who transfer them to criminals.
Opponents say a majority of law-abiding gun dealers is being punished.
The plan must return to the Senate because of House changes.
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Lawmakers Debate Bills as Final Days of Legislation Nears
by Alabama News Network Staff
Alabama lawmakers are headed into the final days of the 2018 session with key votes looming on proposals to allow some teachers to carry guns in school, changing the position of lieutenant governor and other bills.
The House of Representatives on Tuesday will debate a bill to allow designated teachers, after undergoing training, to carry firearms in schools. The proposal is one of several bills introduced after the fatal shooting of 17 people at a Florida high school.
Other bills that could see action include proposals to: change the lieutenant governor’s duties; reform the juvenile justice system; and reduce the number of weeks of unemployment compensation.
The final meeting days will bring a flurry of work as lawmakers push to get bills approved before a target March 29 adjournment date.
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Crews from the City and County of San Luis Obispo were called on to help Montecito with a broken water pipe after the deadly mudslides and floods. After arriving, they discovered they had to hike 14 miles in the backcountry, where they discovered two massive breaks. John Diodati, SLO County interim director of Public Works, talks about the hurdles they overcame and shares pictures from the repair efforts.
A West Haven woman allegedly stole a check from a man's mailbox and forged it to deposit into her own account early last year. Police said a man reported a check to his landscaper placed in his mailbox last February never made it to the landscaper.
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A San Antonio man gave his mermaid-obsessed girlfriend the "Under the Sea" proposal of her dreams.Eric Martinez popped the question in a beautiful sun-drenched dry cave, but then also arranged an immediate underwater photo shoot by del Sol Photography in Riviera Maya, Mexico His wife-to-be Cammy Rynae Cuoco, wore a mermaid outfit to complete the fairytale.She says her favorite princess is Ariel from the Little Mermaid and she always wanted to have a prince Eric of her very own.Their photographer said they used a ring pop for the engagement ring pictures so it would be visible under water.
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– More than 7.1 million people in the Indonesian capital city of Jakarta headed to over 13,000 poll sites to elect their new governor on February 15.Current governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama is running against Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono, the youngest son of former Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, and former Minister of Education Anies Baswedan. The election results will be verified in mid March.The election took place with the incumbent Governor facing trial on charges of condemning Islams, leading to the protests in Jakarta since October 2016.According to Indikator Politick Indonesia Institute, Purnama is expected to poll 39.04 percent, followed by Anies with 35.36 percent and Agus 19.45 percent.About 6.15 percent of voters have cast their vote. If no candidate achieves a majority votes to win, an additional election will be held in April.-VNA
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John Smallwood has been with the Daily News since 1994. He began as the beat writer for Villanova University basketball and was promoted to columnist in 1995.
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Sergio Ramos says he does not expect to be fit for the first leg of Real Madrid's Copa del Rey tie with Sevilla at the Santiago Bernabeu.
The club captain is struggling with a muscle problem picked up during the Club World Cup last month and trained separately to the first team on Monday.
The centre-back confirmed at a charity event that he will not be available for the first meeting with Jorge Sampaoli's side in their last-16 encounter on Wednesday.
"I won't be able to play in the first game," he told the media.
Nacho is expected to deputise for Ramos at the heart of Zinedine Zidane's defence as they look to begin 2017 in winning fashion.
Ramos could also be rested for the league meeting with Granada on Saturday but it is hoped he wil be fit for the second leg against Sevilla on January 12.
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Police investigating fatal motorcycle crash
SEABROOK, N.H. (AP) — Police are investigating a single-motorcycle crash that left one person dead.
Seabrook police say they responded to an early Wednesday morning crash on Main Street. The individual operating the motorcycle was deceased at the scene.
Police have not released the individual's name pending notification of next of kin.
Police say anyone who witnessed the crash can contact Seabrook Police Department.
BOONE, N.C. — Two people are dead in North Carolina after a home they were in collapsed.
News outlets report that the Boone Police Department confirmed the deaths. Rescuers responded to the scene about 5 p.m. on Wednesday. The victims have not been identified.
Outlets report that the collapse is believed to have been caused by severe weather in the area.
Gov. Roy Cooper on Wednesday declared a state of emergency for his hard-hit mountain counties, saying the forecast for the rest of the week calls for isolated heavy rain storms that could instantly cause flooding in areas that have had 20 inches (50 centimetres) of rain in the past 15 days.
Cooper said, “This storm isn’t yet over. I’m urging people to keep a close eye on forecasts.”
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Saskatchewan Roughriders head coach and GM Chris Jones has made some roster changes ahead of the team hitting the field in Florida for their annual mini-camp by releasing four players, including veteran offensive lineman, Peter Dyakowski, and adding 22 CFL rookie players to the club.
READ MORE: You can now purchase your Rider season tickets without being on the wait list
Aside from the release of Dyakowski, offensive lineman Eddie Meredith, safety Jeff Hechts, and defensive back Taylor Mays have also been released.
The majority of the 22 CFL rookies were recruited to the club during individual workouts or smaller camps.
READ MORE: Saskatoon hosting 2018 Saskatchewan Roughriders training camp
Bringing them to a camp like the annual mini-camp provides the coaches with a better chance to judge the rookies’ abilities, which would lead to a spot in training camp next month.
One seriously hurt after shooting in Schaumburg
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One person was shot and seriously injured in a Walgreens parking lot in Schaumburg Monday evening, Schaumburg police said, and the shooter is not in custody.
Several people witnessed the shooting, which happened about 5:20 p.m. in the parking lot on the 1100 block of South Roselle Road, Schaumburg Sgt. Christy Lindhurst said.
The victim, a man, was hit in the chest area and taken to Lutheran General Hospital in serious condition, she said.
Police do not have anyone in custody at this time.
Northbound Roselle Road was blocked off north of Wise Road, as yellow tape connected a pickup truck, an SUV and a police car in a square over three lanes.
Customers continued to go in and out of stores in the area.
MIAMI (AP) — Derek Jeter says that when his ownership group took over the Miami Marlins in October, he thought Giancarlo Stanton would be with the team in 2018.
Jeter says the Marlins traded Stanton because the National League MVP didn’t want to be part of the franchise’s rebuilding and instead wanted to move on.
Jeter says the deal with his former team, the New York Yankees, was the best one available to the Marlins, giving them much-needed financial flexibility while helping a weak farm system.
The Marlins’ new CEO made his comments Monday shortly before Stanton held a news conference at baseball’s winter meetings in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, to discuss a trade being celebrated in New York but panned by beleaguered Miami fans.
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ST. LOUIS (AP) _ Volunteer counselors in north St. Louis are taking on a daunting mission: Preventing violent conflicts in the most dangerous part of the city.
St. Louis Public Radio reports that the nonprofit Better Family Life is behind the effort, establishing a hotline for residents to report potential conflicts. Counselors gather in New Northside Missionary Baptist Church and three other churches on Tuesday nights, hosting drop-in hours for those on the edge of violence.
James Clark of Better Family Life says that counselors conducted 13 de-escalation sessions from early December through Christmas.
The program has no funding but organizers hope to attract donors.
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The Premier and First Division Titles of this year’s COMPUTEC/COMSPORT/BDO/Hairoun Arnos Vale Football League were captured by Avenues United FC at Arnos Vale (2) Playing Field over the weekend.
Yesterday, they clinched the Premier Division Title with a 2-nil victory over System Three after goals by National players, Myron Samuel and Glenford Ashton.
Avenues United FC also secured the First Division Title on Saturday with a 2-nil win over National Properties Fair Hall United.
Goals came from Benjamin Williams and Gareth Leigertwood.
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Irish Water’s business customers in Donegal and Limerick are to receive new meters.
The meters have in-built drive-by technology to allow for faster and more frequent meter readings, resulting in fewer estimated bills being issued to customers and will also provide data to Irish Water which will assist in identifying potential leaks at a business premises.
The Regional Meter Replacement Programme was launched late last year and is currently ongoing in Sligo, Roscommon, and Galway.
There is no charge to customers for the installation of the new meters.
Water supply to businesses will be temporarily shut-off for approximately 15 minutes while the water meter is being replaced, however the utility say they will endeavour to keep the length of the water outage to a minimum.
Irish Water say businesses will receive a reminder notification at least two days before the work is scheduled to begin and the project team will speak to the customer directly before interrupting supply.
Three members of a Manipur-based banned terror outfit, including its self-styled commander-in-chief, have been arrested in Delhi, police said on Monday.
Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) chief Laishram Ranjit Meitei, 45, Khumanthem Naobicha Singh, 36, and Thoidam Chaothoi, 30, were arrested from near the Inter-State Bus Terminus in north Delhi on Sunday evening, Deputy Commissioner of Police Pramod Kushwah said.
A laptop, a tablet, two mobile phones and extortion letters were seized from the men who were looking for a safe hideout in Delhi after their hideout on the India-Nepal border was busted by security forces.
“They target schools, businessmen and owners of oil tankers to extort money for funding their terror activities,” the officer said.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Manufacturing in New York state expanded at the fastest pace in more than two years as factories received more new orders and stepped up hiring.
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York said Wednesday that its Empire State manufacturing index in February rose to 18.7 from 6.5, reaching the highest level since 2014. Any reading above zero indicates expansion.
The survey adds to recent evidence that the U.S. manufacturing sector is recovering after nearly two years of mostly flat output. Businesses are spending more on machinery and other big-ticket factory goods, and overseas economies have stabilized.
A measure of new orders jumped to 13.5 from 3.1 and a measure of unfilled orders rose for the first time since 2011. Both gauges point to much stronger demand for factory goods.
CLEVELAND (AP) - The father of a 4-year-old girl who died of a stroke that authorities say was caused by blunt force trauma while in the care of her mother and the mother's boyfriend wants the county children and family services agency investigated.
Mikhal Garrett and the other activists Monday called for an investigation into Cuyahoga (ky-uh-HOH'-guh) County Children and Family Services while marching outside the agency in Cleveland. Aniya Day Garrett's mother and the mother's boyfriend have been charged with aggravated murder.
Police said paramedics found Aniya unresponsive with burn marks March 11 in Euclid. She died later of a stroke.
Cleveland.com reports Garrett told court officials months earlier he suspected his daughter was abused. A Children and Family Services spokeswoman told Cleveland.com that it's internally reviewing its handling of the case.
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Opening his first restaurant - Chou Chou - on Dec. 10, 2016, Chef Lam Ming Kin brings true French cuisine to Taiwan by introducing a culinary culture that includes uncompromising craftsmanship. "It feels so great to make the same food that I had 15 years ago," Lam told The China Post.
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Newcastle United take on Blackburn Rovers in the first game of 2017 and the Magpies will be looking to start the new year with a bit of revenge against one of the few sides to beat them this season.
Rovers came to Tyneside in November and left with all three points, spoiling the party for United and Rafa Benitez , where the chance to win a ten consecutive game was on the cards.
United will be looking for three points to cement their place at the top of the league. For Benitez, it will be the last game he will have Mo Diame, Christian Atsu and Chancel Mbemba at his disposal as the trio head off to the African Cup of Nations.
Meanwhile Dwight Gayle will be looking to continue his great form and knows that one more goal will see he become the first United player to net 20 goals in a season since Alan Shearer in 2003-04.
We have live updates, all the build-up, action and analysis from Mark Douglas, Andrew Musgrove, Lee Ryder and Chris Waugh.
The danger of a Republican bailout of Obamacare is mounting with every passing day. A group of moderate Republicans calling themselves the Problem Solvers Caucus is quietly negotiating with Democratic leaders Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer to throw a multi-billion dollar life line to the Obamacare insurance exchanges.
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After Afrin victory, Turkey's president vows to expand military operations into other Kurdish-held areas in Syria, Iraq
Emergency medical crews are receiving counselling after being robbed while treating patients over the weekend in the Western Cape.
Paramedics were treating a patient in the back of an ambulance when robbers forced their way inside and stole their belongings in the southern Cape town of George on Saturday.
In a second incident on the same evening‚ emergency management services staff narrowly escaped when community members tried to get inside their ambulance at Site B in Khayelitsha‚ Cape Town. The crew managed to drive off with their patient.
EMS spokesperson Robert Daniels said both incidents were reported to the police.
“Both crews were unharmed but are receiving counselling‚” he said.
“In light of the recent jail sentence handed down after similar criminal attacks on EMS‚ we request members of the community to come forward with information so they can put a stop to these senseless attacks on emergency services‚” he said.
LUBBOCK, Texas — ASA Brooklyn College’s Troyian Brooks made a basket with four seconds left to lift the 24th-seeded Avengers over No. 9 Salt Lake Community Collge 60-59 on Monday in the first round of the women’s NJCAA tournament.
Tia Hay and Rian Rawlings had 12 points apiece for the Bruins, who let ASA Brooklyn go on a 16-8 run in the fourth quarter and were undone by 18 turnovers. Hay led SLCC with 10 rebounds and seven assists.
Brooks had a game-high 19 points.
That’s the opinion of former NFL star Cris Carter, who slammed Westbrook for his performance against the Utah Jazz last night.
The Oklahoma City Thunder once again endured a horrendous night from the floor, shooting just 19.2 per cent from three with Utah winning 113-96 to take a 3-1 lead in their first-round playoff series.
Westbrook struggled to impose himself on the game and instead got in foul trouble just before halftime.
Only 11 teams in NBA playoff history have overturned a 3-1 deficit, the last being Cleveland back in the 2016 Finals against Golden State.
They still have a chance with two home games if they are able to force a Game 7.
Gardaí in Clondalkin are seeking help from the public to trace the whereabouts of 16-year-old Katie Hughes who has been missing from Clondalkin since New Years Eve.
Katie was last seen at approximately 10.25pm on the 31st December in Clondalkin.
She is described as 5'2" in height, with long brown hair and brown eyes. When last seen she was wearing a pink hoodie and black leggings.
Gardaí are appealing for anyone who may have information to contact them.
This is the vision of the ONCB: a field of industrial hemp in New York state warns off trespassers, many of whom think it is marijuana. This field was the site of a 2015 harvest of New York's first legal hemp field.
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TORONTO May 2 Canada's benchmark stock index ended higher on Tuesday, helped by gains for railways and pipeline companies, while financials and natural resource stocks more broadly weighed.
The Toronto Stock Exchange's S&P/TSX composite index unofficially closed up 44.02 points, or 0.28 percent, at 15,619.65. Seven of its 10 main groups ended higher, although its three heaviest-weighted industry groups all fell. (Reporting by Alastair Sharp, editing by G Crosse)
There's a court fight brewing over Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter's veto of a bill eliminating the sales tax on groceries. Otter vetoed the bill, which had won veto-proof majorities in both the House and Senate, on Tuesday.
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Employees at a North Broad Street store shot and attacked a man who returned to the store he unsuccessfully tried to rob, New Orleans police said. Employees at a North Broad Street store shot and attacked a man who returned to the store he unsuccessfully tried to rob, New Orleans police said.
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JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Maurice Rivers had 16 points and 11 rebounds to help Jackson State beat NAIA member Fisk 60-53 on Monday night.
Jeremiah Bozeman added 14 points for the Tigers (3-7), who needed a 9-2 run to pull away to a 58-48 lead on Jordan Berry’s 3-pointer with 1:30 to go.
Tyran Davis had 11 points and Ryainni Scott added 10 for the Bulldogs. The game counted as an exhibition for Fisk.
Jackson State was home for the first time since winning its season opener over a month ago and the victory snapped a three-game skid.
The Tigers made just 6 of 26 (23.1 percent) from 3-point range and only 35.5 percent overall from the field. But they had a 19-12 edge in turnovers and a 16-8 advantage on the offensive glass.
Authorities say a sheriff's deputy has fatally shot a man in South Carolina.
Greenville County Sheriff Will Lewis tells news outlets a man wielding a knife was killed after charging at deputies Monday evening. He says deputies had been called out for a disturbance and found at least five people in a home who were "potential hostage victims."
The coroner's office has not released the man's name yet.
Lewis says the man was "very agitated" and had something similar to a butcher's knife. The shooting happened after negotiations including "less lethal options" failed.
Lewis says the deputy involved will be placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of an internal investigation. The state Law Enforcement Division is also investigating.
Easily the most stylish retail establishment on this stretch of Northeast Sandy Boulevard's Green Mile, Panacea usually offers a stirring art exhibit preceding any shopping. A gallery of vivid abstract paintings by Ross Christy currently adorns the walls of the airy space, while the bud room has a cozier feel with carved wooden displays and colorful blown-glass pieces. The sophisticated environment is grounded by the welcoming budtenders, who are well versed in the inventory and particularly proud of the quality Bull Run Craft Cannabis flower from one of their own team members, whose Dream Dog hybrid runs $12 a gram. To compensate for the loss of a lot of interesting pot-infused products after the testing and licensing changes, there's a station in the back with a tutorial on making your own cannabis-infused oil.
Singer Gwen Stefani to wrap up Super Bowl week performances
PRIOR LAKE, Minn. — Pop singer Gwen Stefani will close out a star-studded Super Bowl week in Minnesota.
The three-time Grammy winner will headline at Club Nomadic at Mystic Lake Casino Hotel on Sunday, Feb. 4.
Stefani is the final headliner. Other acts at Club Nomadic include The Chainsmokers on Thursday, Feb. 1; Ellie Goulding and Norwegian electronic dance music artist DJ Kygo on Friday, Feb. 2; and Florida Georgia Line on Saturday, Feb. 3.
Stefani joins a growing list of performers who will be in Minnesota during Super Bowl week. Others include Jennifer Lopez, who will perform at Nomadic Live! on Super Saturday Night. Sheila E., the Revolution and Morris Day & the Time will perform a Prince tribute as part of a series of free concerts.
President Donald Trump has signed legislation that would help people with deadly diseases try experimental treatments.
Trump signed the Right to Try bill on Wednesday. He called it a "fundamental freedom" that will provide hope and save lives.
The bill cleared the House last week following an emotional debate in which Republicans said it would help thousands of people in search of hope. Many Democrats said the measure was dangerous and would give patients false hope.
Trump embraced the plan during his State of the Union address, saying people who are terminally ill shouldn't have to leave the country to seek cures.
The measure gives people diagnosed with life-threatening conditions who have exhausted treatment options access to unproven drugs without needing permission from the Food and Drug Administration.
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Some parts of Lismore have seen flash flooding after a storm yesterday afternoon.
ONE OF the most beautiful sounds is rain falling steadily on a very parched, dry land.
And that is what Northern Rivers residents got treated to last night when a band of thick cloud and thunderstorms moved across the region.
Rain at Falls Festival: The beautiful sound of rain at Falls Festival
Revellers at Falls Festival to farmers aching to see their paddocks green again, all got to experience a good drenching.
So what's happening today?
Firstly temperatures will be much cooler with maximums between 25 and 30 forecast by the Bureau of Meteorology.
The day will be cloudy with a 70% chance of showers.
Winds will be south to southeasterly 25 to 35 km/h becoming light in the late evening.
Rainfall since 9am January 2, 2016.
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The Morrow County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the circumstances surrounding a woman’s death in Franklin Township.
Deputies with the department were dispatched to an abandoned barn in the township on Saturday evening.
The sheriff’s office said foul play is not suspected at this time and had not yet identified the woman.
She was found wearing black rubber boots, a pea coat, a scarf, mittens and a stocking cap.
The autopsy and test results confirmed that the body discovered was a female.
However, the autopsy and tests determined that the female is African American not Caucasian as originally thought.
The sheriff’s office asked anyone with information about any missing persons in the area to call 419-946-6991.
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The Vindicator will run a listing of area services that are open to the public in observance of Palm Sunday, March 25; Holy Thursday, March 29; Good Friday, March 30; Holy Saturday, March 31; and Easter, April 1.
The deadline to submit information is 5 p.m. Wednesday. Publication will be Saturday.
Information should include the denomination and name of the church, address, city or suburb, the day, time, type of service, your name and a phone number for verification.
Send the information by email to religion@vindy.com, mail to the Religion Desk at The Vindicator, P.O. Box 780, Youngstown, OH 44501-0780, or by fax to 330-747-6712.
The drive north from the Dallas-Fort Worth area to the WinStar World Casino and Resort across the Red River in Oklahoma may become more interesting soon. Gainesville Factory Shops has a new owner.
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Penn State added to its No. 1 ranked 2018 recruiting class as the clock struck midnight on New Year's Eve.
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Feb 14 Copsync Inc
* Copsync affirms positive outlook for 2017
* Copsync Inc - New administration policies are expected to create a strong "tailwind" to buoy company's increasing sales momentum
* Copsync - positive 2017 outlook results from 2016 sales bookings, strong sales bookings thus far in 2017, policies expected to flow from Trump administration
* Copsync inc- "Believe this increasing sales momentum will continue throughout 2017" Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Anne Harper was a waitress at a Chicago restaurant in 2009 when she raised $100,000 from her well-heeled customers to start a handbag business.
Today her company, OMG Accessories, ships more than 1 million kitschy bags to Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, Target and dozens of other national retailers after she bagged her biggest investor — Gerald Putnam, co-founder of Archipelago Holdings, which was acquired by NYSE for $3 billion back in 2005. Putnam holds a 40 percent stake in OMG.
Under-the-radar OMG, which had $6 million in sales last year with bags that cost less than $50, is ready for prime time, including a celebrity endorsement and more funding, Harper told the Post.
Two of the more intriguing current champions in the UFC will both be in action next month at UFC 215.
The event features Demetrious Johnson defending his flyweight title against Ray Borg as “Mighty Mouse” chases history.
With a win over Borg, Johnson will pass Anderson Silva for most consecutive title defenses in the promotion at 11. However, he’s come under fire in recent months by UFC president Dana White for his decision to decline a bout with TJ Dillashaw.
Also on September 9 from Edmonton, Amanda Nunes defends her female bantamweight belt vs. Valentina Shevchenko. The two were set to headline last month at UFC 213, but Nunes pulled out the day of the fight with an illness.
Former UFC heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos meets Francis Ngannou, Jeremy Stephens faces Gilbert Melendez and Neil Magny battles ex-champion Rafael dos Anjos.
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Antonov State Enterprise (Kyiv) saw a 85.43% rise in net profit in 2017 under Ukrainian accounting standards, to UAH 330.22 million.
According to a financial report for 2017 posted on the company's website, net revenue grew by 66.4%, to UAH 6.052 billion.
Antonov is the leading Ukrainian developer and manufacturer of aircraft, a recognized world leader in the niche of transport aircraft. The enterprise cooperates with more than 75 countries. By the decision of the government, the enterprise has been part of the Ukroboronprom State Concern since April 2015.
According to the enterprise, in 2016, its net profit under Ukrainian accounting standards grew 4.1-fold, to UAH 178.1 million and net revenue fell by 0.16%, to UAH 3.64 billion.
Joe Pride took stock a couple of years ago and knew he needed to refresh his stable.
He had always been known as a trainer who could rejuvenate an older horse and get the best out of horses preparation after preparation. But he needed to start buying yearlings and bringing them through his system rather than depending on older horses.
Stable rebuild: Joe Pride has a good team of horses going to Rosehill on Saturday. Photo: Jenny Evans
“It has been a couple of years and we are starting to see the benefit of that policy,” Pride said. “We have some nice young horses coming through and we are starting to get back to where we want to be.
“I had an aging population in the yard back then. We targeted getting some horses that would be runners and we are seeing the benefit of that. I’m not hard on my horses, so I don’t have a lot of two-year-olds, so it has taken a couple of years to show what we did.
“We have been rebuilding but we are coming out the other side now.”
CAIRO, April 2 Average yields on Egypt's three-month rose while the yield on nine-month treasury bills were stable at an auction on Sunday, data from the central bank showed.
Yields on the three-month bills rose to an average of 19.418 percent from 19.375 percent at the most recent similar auction.
Yields on the nine-month bills were stable at19.178 percent. (Reporting by Asma Alsharif Editing by Jeremy Gaunt)
The head of Prague police Miloš Trojánek has strongly denied the claim that an investigation into the Stork’s Nest affair was politically ordered. On the police website, he also strongly denied that the police request for ANO leader Andrej Babiš and deputy leader Jaroslav Faltýnek be stripped of parliamentary immunity was timed to impact the election this autumn. The head of the Prague police said that members of the regional police who he represented were apolitical. The police are investigating subsidy fraud in the case of the Stork’s Nest, a recreation and hotel facility linked to the company Agrofert and, in the past, members of Mr Babiš family.
Tensions have been high between the Cubs and Pirates this series.
Chicago first baseman Anthony Rizzo had a controversial slide into Pittsburgh catcher Elias Diaz on Monday that the league said should have been ruled interference on Rizzo.
Then on Wednesday, the benches cleared after Pirates starter Joe Musgrove slid into Javier Baez at second base. Musgrove's momentum took him into Baez and he couldn't get the throw to first for the double play.
Disagreement between Baez and Musgrove, slide looked a little late to me. pic.twitter.com/RiU4nKTmXP — Drunk Rizzo™ (@DrunkRizz44) May 31, 2018
Musgrove walked off, but Baez started saying something and Musgrove turned around. Soon the benches and bullpens emptied. There were no punches, and umpires ruled the slide didn't violate rules.
The two teams will meet again for a series in Chicago on June 8–10.
Rotert Wants to win Sunday for Coach Bono
Rotert Wants to win Sunday for Coach Bono
When you’re a senior and have limited matches left in your career they all seem to be even more important. Such is the case for SDSU’s Nate Rotert who was recruited by Chris Bono to make the jump from Spearfish to a Division I program that was in it’s infancy. Clearly it worked out for Rotert so he wants Sunday’s match with Iowa State when Bono wrestled to become his 100th win and to be a part of it.
Topic: The Red Cape Education Collaboration
Guests:
Nelson Oliver: Writer, Director, & Producer of The Red Cape
Cori Greer-Banks: 8th Grade Humanities Instructor, The Exploris School
LeRae Sikes Umfleet: Div. of Education & Outreach, NC Dept. of Natural & Cultural Resources
There is a little known piece of US history that originated right here in North Carolina. The 1898 Wilmington Race Riot marks the only violent overthrow of a government in United States history. And now there is a film that documents this event entitled, The Red Cape. We talk with the writer, director and produce of film. And we hear how he partnered with a Wake Co. teacher to help bring this film and history lesson to 8th grade students.
Leave of all police officers in the Jaffna police division has been cancelled for two weeks from today.
According to the police, this decision was taken to expedite the apprehension of the ‘Ava gang’, who are responsible for the recent crimes in Jaffna.
Leave cancellation of the police officers has been ordered by the Senior Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Northern Province.
YAMATO celebrates the ancient art of Japanese taiko drumming. In a spectacular display of physical strength, performers leap from drum to drum to create exhilarating music.
The troupe’s acclaimed performances have captivated audiences of more than 6 million people in 53 countries across the globe. Tickets start at $15.00.
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This dashcam footage shows the driver of a white hatchback attempting a foolish overtaking manoeuvre that ends in a nasty crash.
The video shows one vehicle overtaking the camera-equipped car, despite an oncoming truck bearing down on it. While the driver of this first vehicle just about manages to make it safely back into the correct lane, the person behind the wheel of a second car also foolishly attempts to squeeze past … and fails.
The oncoming truck clips the white hatchback, sending it thudding into the camera-equipped car and then skidding across the road into a ditch. Ouch.
Still, it could have ended a whole lot worse. Watch the footage above…
April 3 Kindred Group Plc
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ASABA—DELTA State leader of All Progressive Congress, APC, Olorogun O’Tega Emerhor, yesterday, described the purported inauguration of Prophet Jones Erue as chairman of the party, as illegal and unconstitutional.
Erue was Tuesday inaugurated as factional state chairman of APC in Delta. Reacting to the purported inauguration, Emerhor said: “The inauguration is another exercise in futility. These people are just out to cause confusion and acrimony in the party.
“The national body will be meeting this week to review the report of the appeal panels to get report of all validly elected state chairmen. The national body will inaugurate all the validly elected state chairmen in Abuja. The chairmen in turn will come back to inaugurate the local government chairmen and the local government chairmen will inaugurate the ward chairmen.”
The new fiscal year 2013-14 Santa Barbara County Grand Jury will be sworn into office at 10:30 a.m. Friday in Department 2 on the second floor of the Superior Court in Santa Barbara.
The Superior Court’s presiding judge, the Honorable Arthur Garcia, will oversee the ceremonies, which will include the discharge of the outgoing 2012-13 Grand Jury that released several reports during its term in office.
The public is invited to attend.
The Civil Grand Jury is a unique institution whose primary purpose is to act as a “watchdog” of local government and make recommendations for improvements. The 19-member Civil Grand Jury is comprised of citizen volunteers who will serve for a one-year period. Four jurors from the fiscal year 2012-13 Grand Jury will be “held over” for a second year of service under a special provision of law in order to provide continuity and “institutional memory” for the new Grand Jury members.
— Angela Braun represents the Santa Barbara County Superior Court.
Gas prices rise 10 cents per gallon
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The price of gasoline in Rhode Island is up 10 cents per gallon.
AAA Northeast said Monday its weekly survey found self-serve regular selling for an average of $2.75 per gallon. That's a penny lower than the national average.
AAA says prices are now at the level last seen during the summer of 2015.
The average price of gasoline in Rhode Island is 40 cents higher than it was a year ago.
AAA found gas in Rhode Island selling for as low as $2.62 per gallon and as high as $2.99.
AAA says demand is up and inventories of oil and gasoline are down. Prices are likely to continue rising.
Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner hold hands while going for a Valentine’s Day morning hike on Tuesday (February 14) in Studio City, Calif.
The cute couple got in a workout before spending the rest of the holiday for lovers by each other’s side!
Joe was seen with his new short haircut while Sophie held a bag of candy.
Joe took to Instagram that day to share a photo of a Valentine’s card that featured his face with the line, “We’ll need more than just a toothbrush tonight,” referencing DNCE‘s song “Toothbrush.”
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× Four men facing charges in connection to 2016 homicide in Lancaster County
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa.– Four men are facing charges in connection to a 2016 homicide in Salisbury Township.
Kristopher Smith, 42, Christopher Lyles, 32, Brandon Bills, 36, and Michael Baker, 39, all face robbery and homicide charges after allegedly shooting 52-year-old Dennis Pitch to death during a robbery in the 5000 block of Timothy Drive in December 2016.
This is a developing story. FOX43 has a crew following this story and will provide updates as they become available.
Shooting at homeless camp leaves 1 man dead, another wounded
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A shooting at a homeless encampment in Philadelphia has left one man dead and another hospitalized.
The shooting occurred shortly after 1 a.m. Tuesday underneath a train trestle. Authorities say a man who was shot in the head was pronounced dead at the scene, while a 23-year-old man who was shot in both legs was hospitalized in stable condition.
Witnesses say the shooter fled the scene on a bicycle but was taken into custody a short time later. I('s not clear what charges he may be facing.
No other injuries were reported in the shooting.
A motive for the shooting remains under investigation.
You feel lucky when an Uber driver has a few extra Starburst lying around in the cup holder for you to enjoy and your way home.
For one Reddit user, however, his driver installed an NES Classic system in the backseat for his customers to enjoy. The Reddit user, “okdiv” said he “freaked out when [she] got in the car.”
The NES Classic was launched in 2016 and comes preloaded with 30 classic Nintendo games.
okdiv probably asked the driver to take the “long way” home!
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Where is The Flash season 4 set?
Season four of The Flash is set in the fictional Central City on Earth One.
Central City is located somewhere in Missouri and is 600 miles from Star City, which is often featured in the series.
According to the DC Comics source material, Central City was founded in 1852, but in 2013 an accident causes dark matter to spread across the city which resulted in the creation of around 2,600 meta-humans (superheroes).
Much of the show is set in the neighbourhood of Inglewood which is where all the characters live and work.
S.T.A.R. Labs (Scientific and Technological Advanced Research Laboratories) is where Team Flash is headquartered.
It is described by the editor of Central City Picture News, Scott Evans (played by Eric Larkin) as: “We live in a city full of meta-humans who continually do whatever they want, The Flash included.”
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Two lanes on I-126 westbound were blocked near Elmwood Avenue in Columbia due to a fallen tree in the roadway Wednesday night.
Officers with the Columbia Police Department say the tree may fallen around 8 p.m.
South Carolina Department of Transportation crews worked to remove the tree as CPD officers assisted with traffic in the area.
No one was injured when the tree fell and there were no downed power lines.
Two lanes on I-126 blocked due a large fallen tree near Elmwood. No injuries. Crews working to remove the tree. CPD assisting w/traffic. — Cola Police Dept. SC (@ColumbiaPDSC) April 27, 2017
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Rookies Josh Okogie and Keita Bates-Diop headline the Minnesota Timberwolves‘ summer league team, a group that also features G League standout Amile Jefferson.
The Wolves will play three games from July 6-9 in Las Vegas to determine the seeding for a tournament, which begins July 11. Minnesota takes on Denver on July 6, Toronto on July 7 and Brooklyn on July 9.
The Wolves’ summer league squad will feature one notable absence: Second-year center Justin Patton. The 21-year-old made just one appearance for the Wolves as a rookie, spending much of the season with the G League’s Iowa Wolves. Patton underwent offseason foot surgery earlier this year, and will reportedly be sidelined throughout the summer.
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BOSTON (AP) — A judge on Massachusetts’ highest court is stepping into a fight over the proposed sale of works of art by a cash-strapped museum.
A hearing before a single justice of the Supreme Judicial Court is set for Tuesday in Boston.
The Berkshire Museum and Attorney General Maura Healey last month asked the judge to sign off on an agreement that would allow the Pittsfield museum to sell up to 40 pieces of art, including works by Norman Rockwell.
The museum says it needs to sell the art to keep its doors open.
Rockwell’s sons dropped their challenge of the sale after the attorney general and museum reached the agreement, which would allow Rockwell’s “Shuffleton’s Barbershop” to be sold to another U.S. museum.
Others continue to oppose the sale.
Fire crews in Bonner County are working to put out a large structure fire in the Oldtown area Monday night.
The Bonner County Sheriff's Office reports Highway 41 is closed while crews work to put the fire out.
Witnesses say a house near the intersection of Highway 41 and E. 4th Ave. S. caught fire Monday night. Video from the scene shows smoke and flames pouring from the building.
We've learned that power is also out in the area. Avista says the power was turned off while crews work in the area.
We are working to confirm additional details in terms of cause.
There is no word yet on injuries.
As we learn more we will update this story
ANKARA, Turkey—A Turkish judge who adjudicates war crimes trials for the United Nations has been found guilty of terrorism by a Turkish court.
Aydin Akay, whose legal travails after last summer’s failed coup in Turkey sparked U.N. condemnation, was sentenced to seven years in prison on terror charges stemming from conversations he held in 2015 via a commercially available social media application that Turkish prosecutors argue was a...
A Lubbock, Texas, man, Brian Landon Brown, 32, appeared today before U.S. Magistrate Judge D. Gordon Bryant Jr. and pleaded guilty to a federal offense stemming from his role in a fentanyl distribution conspiracy. Brown pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute furanyl fentanyl.
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Two dozen cars burglarized overnight in Clifton Burglars ravaged an Allwood neighborhood, breaking into two dozen motor vehicles in one night last week. Check out this story on northjersey.com: https://njersy.co/2sVcWuS According to the Clifton Police Department, two dozen cars parked in the area of Allwood Road and Market Street were broken into last Tuesday during the early morning hours..
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President Trump Tweets More Support for Senator Luther Strange
by Rashad Snell
President Donald Trump has tweeted out more support for Alabama Sen. Luther Strange ahead of Tuesday’s contentious Republican primary.
Strange, who was appointed in February, is attempting to keep the U.S. Senate seat that previously belonged to Attorney General Jeff Sessions.
Trump on Monday morning tweeted Strange has his endorsement and is “strong on Border & Wall, the military, tax cuts & law enforcement.”
The message followed a tweeted endorsement by Trump last week in an attempt to boost Strange in what could be a close race.
Strange faces a slate of challengers in the GOP primary, including former Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore, U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks, state Sen. Trip Pittman and Christian Coalition leader Randy Brinson.
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PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The second Zumwalt-class stealth destroyer has passed its sea test.
A statement from Naval Sea Systems Command says the future USS Michael Monsoor successfully completed its acceptance trials Thursday.
The Portland Press Herald reports the statement says onboard systems such as navigation, damage control, mechanical, combat, communication and propulsion met or exceeded specifications.
The 610-foot-long Monsoor headed out to sea for the first time in December. Its first sea trials were cut short because of equipment failures.
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The Monsoor is the second built at Maine's Bath Iron Works in a class of three futuristic-looking ships that feature electric-drive propulsion, new radar and sonar, powerful guns and missiles and a stealthy shape.
The cost of the three Zumwalt-class destroyers is estimated at $22 billion, the most expensive Navy destroyers ever built.
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It's scary becoming a new parent, and the waiting can be the hardest part. There's plenty of advice coming in from all sides, so where can moms-to-be go for refuge? Gundersen Health System hopes to provide some answers with their "Before Baby Basics" program.
This is a six-week prenatal course led by a team of Gundersen and Y experts. Class topics include stages of labor, birthing positions, labor preparation exercises, breathing techniques, breastfeeding and more. There will be an opportunity to try new exercises during each class. Mothers-to-be should be about 24-32 weeks along at the start of the class.
Visit Gundersen's website to learn how to register.
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Few children’s books are as iconic as Dr. Seuss’ The Cat in the Hat, published in 1957, but beloved by generation after generation after generation of kids. It tells the story of the hilarious cat in the red-and-white striped top hat who shows up to entertain a couple of kids on a rainy day.
The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati is bringing their live touring version of the story to the Akron Civic Theatre or a single performance. Tickets are $12 for adults, $7 for kids 5-12, and free for those under 5.
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Learn about the impact of changes to the brain because of dementia and strategies to reduce risk factors. Presented in partnership with the Alzheimer Society of Toronto. 6 pm. Free.
Register in person in the branch or by calling 416-393-7657.
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - CHERRYPICK GAMES SA:
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* UPS FY 2017 EBITDA FORECAST TO 6.1 MILLION ZLOTYS FROM 4.4 MILLION ZLOTYS AFTER AMONG OTHERS HIGHER REVENUE GROWTH IN 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
MCDOUGALL - A 25-year-old woman has been charged with stunt driving after police said they observed her vehicle travelling more than 50 kilometres per hour over the speed limit on Highway 400 last weekend.
On Sunday, May 27, West Parry Sound OPP said they were monitoring traffic on Highway 400 in McDougall Township, when shortly before 11 a.m., a southbound vehicle was observed travelling at a high rate of speed. The vehicle was stopped by police for stunt driving - excessive speed, greater than 50 kilometres per hour over posted speed limit.
The driver, Alexis Krawchyk, a 25-year-old female from Cambridge, was charged with race a motor vehicle - excessive speed.
Krawchyk was served a summons and is scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Parry Sound on May 26. Her licence has been suspended for seven days and the vehicle she was operating has been impounded for seven days.
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There's a quick turnaround in the Championship and just a couple of days after the last game there's more action as Sheffield Wednesday take on Wolves and you can keep up with it here.
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THE Henley Business Partnership’s next 3FM networking meeting will be held at Phyllis Court Club on Friday (December 15) at 8am. Entry is £15, including breakfast, for non-members.
NCAA, FAAN Say Abuja Airport is Ready for Use
The Director-General, Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Usman Muktar, says the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, runway is ready for operation and can be opened on Wednesday. Muktar stated this while speaking with newsmen during an inspection of the airport’s runway on Monday in Abuja. The Abuja airport was closed on March 8 for six […]
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"A federal judge says an upscale New Jersey town violated anti-discrimination laws by insisting that a proposed mosque have more parking spaces than churches or synagogues. The judge on Saturday ruled that Bernards Township violated the Religious Land Use and Institutional Persons Act by applying a different standard to Muslims. … The Islamic Society's application to build the mosque was denied after more than three years and 39 public hearings. The group sued the township in March." (01/02/17)
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Emergency crews were called to BB&T Arena at Northern Kentucky University after an accident during the Syrian Shrine Circus on Friday.
Two people suffered minor injures. One was taken to an area hospital for treatment.
No other information is being released at this time.
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TV, Channel 8 Vice President and General Manager Lisa Howfield said photojournalist Nebyou Solomon was freed Saturday night, hours after he was arrested while covering the off-Strip protest. More than 200 people demonstrated in front of the hotel, urging President Donald Trump to release his tax returns.
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Baku. 22 March. REPORT.AZ/ Special teams of Italian carabiniere last night arrested mafia boss Santo Vottari, who was included in the list of most dangerous fugitives in Europe, in Calabria, Southern Italy, Report informs referring to RIA Novosti.
Santo Vottari was found in secret bunker in his home town Benestare during special operation of Italian law enforcement forces. According to officials, he heads one of most aggressive groups of influential Calabrian criminal organization – Ndràngheta.
The gangster is linked to number of terrible crimes, including so called “Duisburg massacre” in 2007 killing 6 people in the German city. Vottari was sentenced by Italian court to 30 years in jail and was included in international wanted list. He was also included in the list of most dangerous criminals of Europole.
A homeless man’s car breaks down, then strangers help to put his life back on track
SJ grenade evacuation (CBS)
SAN JOSE (CBS SF) – Ten homes in a neighborhood in unincorporated East San Jose were evacuated for several hours Monday afternoon when grenades were found during an estate sale.
The bomb squad was been called out to deal with grenades after they were discovered at around 4:10 p.m. Monday afternoon during an estate sale at a home on Gordon Avenue.
Streets were closed and about ten homes in the immediate area were evacuated while the bomb squad did its work.
The Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Department tweeted at about 7:17 p.m. that the event had been resolved after a planned detonation by the bomb squad.
An international journalists’ rights organization is calling on Russian authorities to investigate threats made against a newspaper that reported gays were being tortured and killed in Chechnya.
The report this month in the respected Novaya Gazeta drew a range of official denials and rebukes. Chechen President Ramzan Kadyrov on Sunday said international attention to the story constituted a “massive information attack … to blacken our society, lifestyle, traditions and customs.”
A meeting of elders and Islamic leaders in Chechnya after the story appeared called for retribution, which Novaya Gazeta said “pushes religious fanatics toward the massacre of journalists.”
On Monday, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Russia should “act swiftly, decisively and effectively” against threats to the newspaper and to the story’s reporter.
Mayor Stephanie Miner left no doubt last week that she will oppose the Consensus commission's plan to merge Syracuse with Onondaga County. But if push comes to shove, do Miner and the Syracuse city council have legal authority to block the merger? Miner's top lawyer, Syracuse Corporation Counsel Joseph Fahey, said he thinks the answer is yes.
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NEW YORK — Police say a New York City teacher has been arrested for sending nude photos of himself to a 15-year-old former student.
The Daily News reports (http://nydn.us/2xobAyq ) 35-year-old Michael Cognato was arrested Friday and accused of sending naked photos and videos to the girl.
Prosecutors say he also persuaded the girl to send lewd videos of herself to him.
Cognato is a teacher at Intermediate School 93 in Queens. Prosecutors say the girl was his student when she was in the eighth grade and they stayed in contact after she graduated from the school.
Cognato faces charges including promoting a sexual performance by a child.
A city Department of Education spokesman says Cognato has been removed from the classroom.
Information about a lawyer for Cognato was not immediately available.
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Starting after lunch, at approximately 1:30 p.m., the board will hear two presentations from Nancy Paulson, chief financial officer, slated to go four hours. The first is on the city's tentative budget, including the tentative general fund budget of $80.52 million, and another on the city's proposed $5.53 million capital improvement program.
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Dan’s Rosé Soirée Presented by Porsche was held on Sunday, May 27, 2018, at Southampton Art Center on Jobs Lane in Southampton. Guests sipped on rosé and sampled delectable dishes and desserts from top restaurants while dancing to the tunes of DJ Ria. A VIP after party was a great way to end the evening with ’80s cover band The Ronald Reagans.
AN AMERICAN IN PARIS is the new Tony Award®-winning musical about an American soldier, a mysterious French girl and an indomitable European city, each yearning for a new beginning in the aftermath of war.
Acclaimed director/choreographer and 2015 Tony Award®-winner Christopher Wheeldon brings the magic and romance of Paris into perfect harmony with unforgettable songs from George and Ira Gershwin in the show that earned more awards than any other musical in the 2015 season!
The New York Times raves, “AN AMERICAN IN PARIS is a triumph! Pure joy!” and the Wall Street Journal declares, “Once you’ve seen it, you’ll find it hard to settle for less ever again.”
Don’t miss this stunning Broadway hit when it arrives in Omaha on its first national tour!
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TORONTO — Accused Toronto van attack suspect Alek Minassian made a brief court appearance Tuesday and has been charged with 10 counts of first-degree murder and 13 of attempted murder.
Minassian, 25, dressed in a white forensic jumpsuit, showed no emotion as he stated his name for the Finch Ave. court.
Justice of the peace Stephen Waisberg ordered him remanded in custody until he appears by video May 10.
Minassian was also ordered to not contact any of the 13 people he’s accused of trying to run down on Yonge St. during the horrific attack.
His father, Vahe Minassian, was escorted out of the court by police officers.
Tractor sales fell 11.4% year on year in September to 552 units, according to the South African Agricultural Machinery Association (Saama).
For all of 2016, sales fell 11.3% to 5,855 units, when drought conditions prevailed in the summer rainfall area. Industry expectations for 2017 are that overall tractor sales should be at least as good as those in 2016. In the first nine months of 2017, they were up 4.2% when compared to the same period in 2016.
In its final estimate in late September, the Crop Estimates Committee said the 2017 maize crop would rise 115% compared with the 2016 crop to a record 16.7-million tonnes.
"The overall sentiment in the market remains positive. However, farmers are quite cautious about buying new equipment ahead of the summer-cropping season. Equipment sales for the rest of the 2017 calendar year will largely depend on how the summer rainfall season develops," the industry body said.
Correspondence: Dr A Dunaevsky, Department of Developmental Neuroscience, Munroe-Meyer Institute, University of Nebraska Medical Center, 985960 Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198-5960, USA, Tel: +402 559 1071, E-mail: [email protected] Received 23 February 2016; Revised 21 December 2016; Accepted 2 January 2017 Accepted article preview online 19 January 2017; Advance online publication 15 February 2017 Emerging epidemiology studies indicate that maternal immune activation resulting from inflammatory stimuli such as viral or bacterial infections during pregnancy serves as a risk factor for multiple neurodevelopmental disorders including autism spectrum disorders and schizophrenia.
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St Helens have confirmed the signing of Bradford Bulls back-row James Bentley on a three-year deal.
Bentley, 20, was one of the most sought-after players in England, with the majority of Super League clubs understood to be interested in his services.
But as was first reported in League Express last month, Saints have won the race to land the Bulls ace, who has been a standout star in their relegation campaign, scoring 15 tries in 22 appearances.
“James is a quality young player and we are pleased to bring him to the club,” Saints Head coach Justin Holbrook said.
“He’s powerful, strong and is consistent in his performances week in week out.
“He knows he has a lot of improvement in him too and he’s looking forward to developing in our system.”
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If there’s one thing most every Milwaukeean can agree on, it’s that beer is good.
Add beer to food, and it makes the food even better. That’s the philosophy behind Milwaukee Beer Bistro (2730 N. Humboldt Blvd.), a Riverwest pub that incorporates beer into every dish on the menu.
Some items, like a light ale-battered cod ($11.95), are rather obvious, but some are more creative. Chunks of bratwurst and carrot bob around in thick, creamy Point Special Lager chowder ($5), and short ribs ($15.95) are braised in stout and served with white cheddar mashed potatoes and barbecue sauce made with beer.
This is a great destination for brunch, when Sprecher Root Beer makes an appearance in root beer pancakes ($7). Waffle fans will love the heffe weiss waffles ($8) topped with “beerberry” syrup, Fat Squirrel Ale and blueberries. Pair your meal with one of 16-plus taps and dozens of bottles available.
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Murray’s prospects of playing at the All England Club are slim after running into difficulty in his return from hip surgery in January.
The Scot is due to make a return in Rosmalen in Holland in 10 days’ time.
But his team say that will only happen if the 30-year-old is fully fit, and the chances of that look increasingly doubtful.
Djokovic made it through to the third round of the French Open with a 7-6, 6-4, 6-4 win over Spaniard Jaume Munar to continue his own comeback after an elbow injury.
And the Serb has plenty of sympathy for Murray’s plight.
He said: “I can only imagine how difficult it is for him to deal with the injury.
Outside the Box: The scary reason why you should invest more in Chinese stocks
China is now more than manufacturing, and its gains in biotech and other technologies are a threat to U.S. economic leadership.
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April 20 Meda Inc Bhd
* Entered into a conditional sale and purchase agreement for proposed disposal of Summit Hotel Bukit Mertajam to Teraju Menang
* Disposal for a consideration of 20 million rgt
* Proposed disposal will result in Meda Group realising a gain of 6 million rgt Source text (bit.ly/2o6NwM1) Further company coverage:
Social media viral sensation Jeremy Meeks, also known as the "hot felon," made his debut on the runway, walking in New York Fashion Week.Meeks was on the runway alongside rappers and an army of people dressed as Statues of Liberty for designer Philipp Plein.Meeks' searing blue eyes and perfect cheekbones lit up the runway after doing the same on the internet in 2014, after his arrest for gun possession in a gang sweep in Stockton, California.Police posted his mugshot on Facebook and women went wild. He had a record for auto theft and has served time in both state and federal prisons, so why put him in a fashion show?"We're all bad boys," Plein said. "I'm a bad boy."Meeks has been pursuing a modeling career since he was released from prison.
Hundreds of people are feared dead following massive mudslides near Freetown, the capital of the West African nation of Sierra Leone. CNN's Tom Sater has more on the disaster.
Georgia insurer and hospital group reach deal ending dispute
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia's largest health insurer and one of its largest hospital groups have signed a peace treaty.
Piedmont Healthcare said Monday that it on Friday completed an agreement with Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia.
The agreement means people insured by Anthem Blue Cross can see Piedmont physicians and use services at Piedmont hospitals without paying extra out-of-network charges.
Top managers from both sides met with Gov. Nathan Deal last week and announced a handshake agreement.
The existing contract expired on March 31, but now has been extended until the end of May when the new deal will begin. It runs into 2021.
Indiana-based Anthem had dropped in-network coverage April 1. But the deal is retroactive, meaning Piedmont visits and services since then will be covered at in-network rates.
It is no longer news that the activities of Internet Fraudsters in Nigeria is on a steady increase and although it has painted the country’s image black, there are hilarious moments the conversation between a scammer and a potential victim has birthed.
Below is a hilarious conversation between a Nigerian internet fraudster and the Oyinbo lady he wanted to scam.
The scammer had come with the format that he was on a business tour in Lagos as he sought to get the attention of the person on the other end of the conversation.
It get’s interesting, LOL ..
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May 2 Solar Senior Capital Ltd
* Solar Senior Capital Ltd. Announces quarter ended march 31, 2017 financial results; declares monthly distribution of $0.1175 per share for may, 2017
* At March 31, 2017, net asset value (nav) per share was $16.81, up a penny from prior quarter Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
3:15 Dallas Woodhouse calls on Gov. Cooper to find HB2 compromise Pause
1:56 Diverse crowd marches in Raleigh to champion civil rights, healthcare and immigration at HKonJ People’s Assembly
2:29 Gov. Roy Cooper says NC Senate should wait on cabinet confirmation hearings
3:34 HB2: A timeline for North Carolina’s controversial law
3:48 McCrory and Cooper spar over HB2 during debate
11:06 Cooper on HB2: 'Today, the legislature had the chance to do the right thing for NC and they failed'
2:00 UNC's Roy Williams on HB2: 'discriminatory', 'harmful', 'not right'
0:40 Duke's Cutcliffe on loss of NCAA events due to HB2
1:31 NCAA president discusses impact of HB2 in North Carolina
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This counter from Pizazz will be a feature of the new "Alleys" (formerly known as Cincy Fashion Wheels) opening adjacent to the Montgomery Cyclery on the Little Miami Scenic Trail. Chuck Gibson for The Community Press
Premier Li Keqiang has promised China "will open even wider" to imports and investment and will fully open manufacturing industries to foreign competitors.
Li, the country's No. 2 leader, said Tuesday at a news conference that Beijing plans to eliminate import tariffs on drugs and reduce tariffs on other goods. He said the country will "fully open the manufacturing sector," with better protection for intellectual property.
Li said, "If there is one thing that will be different from the past, that will be that China will open even wider."
Chinese leaders are under pressure to make their slowing, state-dominated economy more productive. They have promised to open more industries to private and foreign competition, but business groups complain they are moving too slowly.
A Large explosion was heard in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu on Wednesday night, as the the main streets are patrolling an especial forces tasked with city's stabilization.
Reports said gunmen stormed Posh restaurant near Benadir junction in Mogadishu's Hodon district, after blowing up a car packed with explosives at the main entrance.
Heavy gunfire could be heard as Gunmen still fighting inside Posh Treats Restaurant, frequented by local youth and public servants, according to witnesses.
There is a standoff and grime situation at the hotel, and security forces are at the scene, trying to end the siege, as they battle the attackers holed up in the building.
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May 2 Canadian insurer Intact Financial Corp said it would buy OneBeacon Insurance Group Ltd for $1.7 billion, creating a North American specialty insurance company with over C$2 billion ($1.46 billion) of annual premiums.
The $18.10 cash offer represented a 15.3 percent premium to OneBeacon's Tuesday close. ($1 = 1.3710 Canadian dollars) (Reporting by Arunima Banerjee in Bengaluru; Editing by Maju Samuel)
Some East Lansing residents have expressed their happiness with the Park District Planning Area property being torn down this weekend. WKAR’s Katie Cook spoke to several Friday, including two employees of businesses near the property.
The Park District Planning Area located at 100 West Grand Ave. in East Lansing will be demolished October 7-8. This will cause some road closures beginning Friday October 6.
Abbot Road and Evergreen Avenue will be completely closed to traffic between Albert and Grand River Avenues. Westbound Grand River will be reduced to one lane between M.A.C. Ave. and the Michigan Ave. intersection.
All roads are expected to be re-opened to traffic by Monday morning.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Bluelife Ltd
* Q2 GROUP LOSS BEFORE TAX 72.4 MILLION RUPEES VERSUS LOSS OF 60.3 MILLION RUPEES A YEAR AGO
* TO PROCEED WITH A RIGHTS ISSUE OF 450 MILLION RUPEES TO BE OFFERED TO ALL SHAREHOLDERS
* Q2 GROUP REVENUE 265.7 MILLION RUPEES VERSUS 394.7 MILLION RUPEES A YEAR AGO Source text ID: (bit.ly/2hYxXTJ) (bit.ly/2hY9iPo) Further company coverage:
The live faceoffs for the official weigh-ins for UFC 216 will stream right here on FightLine.
The event is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. ET.
GREENVILLE – St. Mary’s Catholic Community will host a day of prayer and renewal from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday at St. Mary Church.
The theme is “strengthening families and family values through our faith.” Sister Marie Day and Michael and Margaret Fenelon will share strategies for protecting and strengthening families through faith.
There will be a light lunch provided. Childcare will be provided.
Reservations are required. Call 937-916-5020 or 937-417-1305 to make a reservation. Guests are asked to advise if they will bring children so adequate child care providers will be available.
There will be no charge for this informative day.
The NCAA will announce today whether it will return to NC and on what scale. Many are hoping that the success of UNC-CH and Duke Universities and the changes in the HB2 bill, will convince the organization to return in a big way.
The NCAA is set to announce their host cities and universities for tournaments through 2022, with North Carolina’s 133 bids being back in the running. NC bids will have an estimated economic impact of $250 million.
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Buhari Threatened With Impeachment Following Purchase Of $462m Jets.
Buhari’s purchase of $462m jets for the military has been condemned as an “impeachable offence” according to Members of the House of Representatives. As without appropriation by the National Assembly the purchase wasn’t approved. Buhari is buying 12 Tucano aircraft from the US which will arrive in 2020. The lawmakers were angry when Mr. Yakubu […]
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Event time: 7:30pm, Schwan Hall
Program:
- Franz Krommer: Octet Partita in E-flat major, Op. 79
- Paul Hindemith: Kleine Kammermusik for Wind Quintet, Op. 24 No. 2
- Antonín Dvořák: Serenade in D minor for Winds, Cello and Bass
Dvořák’s slavonic “Wind Serenade”, evocative of the old-world traditions, won him a meeting with Brahms, while Krommer's beautifully balanced wind writing is favorably compared to the serenades of Mozart. Exploring the range and virtuosity of each instrument, Hindemith’s Wind Quintet offers a lean, witty, neo-classical commentary on the wind music tradition.
Come warm up to the rich sonorities of the Musaik Winds!
Price: For tickets, go to website: www.milwaukeemusaik.org
Grammy Award winning-singer Sam Smith has announced his upcoming album, "The Thrill Of It All," and a coinciding tour that will bring the singer to Boston.
The North American tour of the same name will make a stop at Boston's TD Garden on Tuesday, June 26, 2018.
Tickets for the tour will go on sale on samsmithworld.com on Thursday, Oct. 12 at 10 a.m. Each online ticket comes with one physical copy of Smith's upcoming album.
My beautiful fans, I am so so excited to finally share this news... My second album 'The Thrill Of It All' is yours November 3rd!! You can pre-order now and find out about live shows at samsmithworld.com xx A post shared by Sam Smith (@samsmithworld) on Oct 5, 2017 at 9:03pm PDT
Smith's new album, "The Thrill Of It All," featuring the single "Too Good At Goodbyes," will be released on Friday, November 3.
Liver disease that’s been caused by excess alcohol intake has several stages of severity.
There are three main stages - alcoholic fatty liver disease, alcoholic hepatitis, and cirrhosis.
Alcoholic fatty liver disease is caused by drinking a large amount of alcohol, even for a few days, and the build-up of fats in the liver.
Alcoholic hepatitis is caused by alcohol misuse over a longer period of time, and cirrhosis is where the liver has become significantly scarred. If the person doesn’t stop drinking at this stage, they have a less than 50 per cent chance of living for at least five more years.
If you are healthy, eat a balanced diet and take regular exercise, sensible drinking should not cause liver problems.
(MENAFN - Muscat Daily) Muscat- All Omani students in the US have been asked to follow US laws. The cultural attach at the Omani Embassy in Washington has requested all students to constantly coordinate with its office regarding visa validity and areas that are marked as unsafe, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) tweeted.
All students must obtain a US ID or a driving licence and not use their passports as anidentity document. 'The cultural attach has also advised Omani students to be careful about videos, photographs or recordings they have in their mobile phones. Students will also not be allowed to return to Oman in February and March, except for emergencies and only after the approval of the cultural attach,' the MoFA tweeted.
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Walkerville Brewery earned some hardware at the 2018 Canadian Brewing Awards.
The brewery won three awards at the event at the Halifax Convention Centre on Saturday.
“This is a credit to the quality of Walkerville Brewery beers and the talent of our brewing staff,” said Ian Gourlay, partner at Walkerville Brewery. “Windsor has a growing reputation for quality craft beer and Nationally recognized awards like these just reinforce that."
This year marked the 16th year for the Canadian Brewing Awards.
Walkerville Brewery received the following awards:
-GOLD - Purity Pilsener (European Style Lager - Pilsner Category)
-SILVER - Kremlin Russian Imperial Stout (Imperial Stout Category)
-SILVER - Barrel Aged Russian Imperial Stout (Wood and Barrel-Aged Strong Beer Category)
With submissions from 310 breweries all over Canada and 1903 beer submissions, these local craft beers were able to win over the judges and take on some national recognition.
"The Governorate of Hodeidah is on promise to prosper and grow and to have new public services facilities," he said.
He revealed that Ramadan food assistance provided by the Arab Coalition for Supporting Legitimacy in Yemen will be distributed to all the families in the governorate.
LIBERTY, Ohio (WYTV) – It’s the season of giving, but in Liberty, police said there has been a lot of taking.
They’re investigating a string of car break-ins this weekend that resulted in several stolen items.
A Liberty man sent WKBN a video that he says shows a man looking into his vehicle, attempting a break-in before he is scared off.
Watch: Surveillance video captures suspected car thief
Liberty Police Chief Richard Tisone said it’s important to lock your car doors. He said 25 percent of car break-ins happen because someone didn’t lock their car door.
Chief Tisone said it’s also important to park in a well-lit area, look into buying a motion detector for your home and leave valuables somewhere other than your car.
“These particular crimes are crimes of opportunity,” he said. “People look in the car, they see a valuable item, they’re going to try to take it.”
Tisone said these common-sense actions could prevent a devastating theft.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Rapper Meek Mill, just freed from prison, rings bell before start of Game 5 of Sixers-Heat series in Philadelphia .
ABU DHABI, April 3 Abu Dhabi National Energy Co (TAQA) is considering debt funding options including a formosa bond, sukuk and bank loans, the company's spokesman said on Monday.
TAQA will raise the funding to cover debt maturities due in October 2017 and January 2018, he said.
Last week TAQA reported a 2016 loss of 18.55 billion dirhams ($5.05 billion), largely due to a 16.9 billion dirhams post-tax impairment on oil and gas assets reflecting low international oil and gas prices.
It plans to increase its capital expenditure for 2017 to 1.8 billion dirhams from 1.1 billion in 2016, the spokesman said.
($1 = 3.6724 UAE dirham) (Reporting by Stanley Carvalho; writing by Davide Barbuscia; editing by Jason Neely)
WASHINGTON The Trump administration aims to be forthright with Congressional investigations into Russian involvement with the 2016 U.S. election, a White House spokesman said on Thursday.
Spokesman Sean Spicer also declined comment on a New York Times report that said two White House officials helped provide intelligence reports to House of Representatives intelligence committee chairman Devin Nunes, a Republican who was on President Donald Trump's transition team.
(Reporting by Roberta Rampton; Writing by David Alexander and Eric Walsh; editing by Grant McCool)
The decomposed body of a 22-year-old youth hanging from a tree was recovered from IOB Colony in the city today.
The youth, Periyanayakam, a 12th Standard dropout from Devakottai in Sivagangai District, had come to the city in search of a job a few days ago and was working in a tea shop.
However, he left the job after informing other workers that he was going to Maruthamalai, the hill shrine of Lord Muruga, on February 12.
The residents, who complained of foul smell emanating from the area, noticed a body hanging from a tree and informed the police, who rushed to the spot and retrieved the body and sent it to the government hospital for post-mortem.
A letter purportedly written by Periyanayakam was recovered from his person, stating that he did not know how to live and did not want to live. Further investigations are on, police said.
Nassau – The Minnis Government is proposing, through its 2018/19 hardship 12% VAT Budget, an increase on Police Record Certificates.
Bahamians need not just worry about the challenge to get a clean record, but now many would have to make sure they have $20 to find out if they are a criminal, or wanted.
Records are essential for travels and job searches, and the jump from $3 to $20 for certificates will be hard many, particularly on those who are already unemployed.
BP wants to know, though, if the records department will modernize its systems along with the new increase? We wonder if the wait time for the record will be shorter? Will the line move quicker? Will the process be digitized or will those applying be able to be access this service online?
In short, our question is simple: will the process of accessing a Police Record be improved?
If not, then what justifies the huge 566.66% increase for Police Records from $3 to $20?
We report yinner decide.
has admitted Pep Guardiola’s snub convinced him to join Real Madrid instead of Barcelona. The Germany star has told the story about how he decided his next club in 2010 after leaving Werder Bremen following the World Cup. The 28-year-old has revealed that the Blaugrana were his preference, yet Jose Mourinho’s additional effort sealed the deal. themirror 8:33:00 PM CEST
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Moscow: Russian journalist Arkady Babchenko, who had been reported shot and killed in the Ukrainian capital Tuesday, has shown up at a news conference very much alive.
Vasily Gritsak, head of the Ukrainian Security Service, told a news conference on Wednesday the agency faked Babchenko's death to catch those who were trying to kill him.
Kiev and national police had said Babchenko, a strong critic of the Kremlin, was shot multiple times in the back at his apartment building and found bleeding by his wife.
He showed up at Gritsak's new conference on Wednesday and thanked everyone who was mourning his death.
Babchenko, 41, one of Russia's best-known war reporters, spoke and wrote year about leaving the country because of repeated threats that he and his family would be harmed during the two wars in Chechnya in 1990s and became one of Russia's best-known war reporters.
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AMRITSAR, India (AP) - In the 70 years since India and Pakistan were created from the former British Empire, there has never been a venue focused on the stories and memorabilia of those who survived that chaotic and bloody chapter in history - until now.
A new museum on the Partition of the Indian subcontinent opens this week, as the two South Asian giants mark seven decades as independent nations.
The exhibitions are housed in the red-brick Town Hall building in the north Indian border city of Amritsar. They include photographs, newspaper clippings and donated personal items meant to tell the story of how the region's struggle for freedom from colonial rule turned into one of its most violent episodes.
KINSHASA Feb 14 Police in the Democratic Republic of Congo launched an assault on the residence of the leader of a separatist religious sect in Kinshasa early on Tuesday morning, and fired live ammunition and teargas at his supporters, a Reuters witness said.
The assault on the home of Ne Muanda Nsemi, a self-proclaimed prophet and leader of the Bundu dia Kongo (BDK) sect, began around 4:30 a.m. local time (0330 GMT). Dozens of police were involved in the operation and gunfire could be heard in the capital's Ma Campagne district after daybreak, the witness said.
It was unclear if the BDK supporters, who could be seen on the roofs of several nearby buildings, were armed. A police spokesman did not respond to requests for comment. (Reporting By Aaron Ross; Editing by Simon Cameron-Moore)
Development of an $80 million soccer village anchored by the National Training and Coaching Development Center is progressing in Kansas City, Kan., with an end goal of helping the United States win a World Cup.
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Exit 120, the Lewis Main Liberty Gate, will be closed to outbound traffic from June 1 through the end of September, and only two of the four access lanes will be open for incoming traffic while crews do construction work there.
A GARDEN centre has presented the winner of a competition with £100.
The Stewarts Abbey Garden Centre in Titchfield gave the prize cash to the winner of its Suggestion Box draw.
Retired Sandra Murray won by suggesting the centre increase the range of gift cards when displaying products for occasions including Mother’s and Father’s days.
Terry Head, retail and marketing director at Stewarts, said: ‘It’s often the simple things that please customers and have a direct influence on the success of a retailer. We’re grateful to Sandra for taking the time to enter the draw.’
March 30 Uber Technologies Inc:
* Uber - rolling out changes to the pickup and customer support experience based on feedback from drivers and riders - Blog
* Uber - enabling riders on ios in the U.S., Canada and U.K. to update their pickup location if they happened to request from the wrong place
* Uber - begun updates to customer support policies in U.S., Canada that give drivers more say on "concerns and complaints that affect their bottom line"
* Uber - "when looking into rider complaints related to poor driving, we’ll now take into account driver history"
* Uber - "we will now give drivers a say in fare adjustments"
* Uber - "going forward, if a driver disputes a fare adjustment, we will validate the claim and make sure they are appropriately compensated"
* Uber - in addition to relying on rider feedback when suspending a driver, we will use technology like real time ID to validate the claim Source text: (ubr.to/2nDmg64) Further company coverage:
A white supremacist from South Carolina who said he admired convicted Charleston church shooter Dylann Roof and pleaded guilty to a federal gun charge will be sentenced next week.
WMBF-TV reports that Benjamin McDowell will go before a federal judge on July 11.
McDowell pleaded guilty to one count of felon in possession of a firearm or ammunition in February, waiving his right to a trial his right to appeal.
McDowell’s growing white supremacist views on social media caught the attention of the FBI. McDowell encouraged violence against non-whites and spoke of admiration for Dylann Roof and the radical acts of violence committed by Roof.
Undercover FBI agents posing as white supremacists captured him in February 2017 after McDowell made known his interest in buying a gun on social media.
Court documents said that McDowell was treated for mental illness before. He told a judge he has been diagnosed with bipolar and schizoaffective disorder and takes anxiety medication.
Best Upcoming Pet Adoption Events In MiamiAnimal shelters are brimming with pets that have been lost or abandoned. Many of the shelters in South Florida are no-kill shelters. This often causes overcrowding and a shortage of funds to care for the animals. So the shelters in Miami/Dade and Broward Counties hold frequent adoption events to try and find loving homes for the dogs and cats living at the shelters. So check out the adoption events below and give a lost or abandoned pet a new home.
Satnavs and golf clubs were among items stolen in a spate of thefts from cars in Grantham overnight at the weekend.
Police say five separate incidents took place overnight on Saturday and Sunday. Among the items stolen were sat navs from vehicles in Queensway, Wroxhall Drive and Princess Drive, sunglasses and golf clubs from Neals Crescent, and a laptop from Winchester Road.
A spokesman for Lincolnshire Police said that in the majority of cases the vehicles had been left insecure and police are reminding motorists ‘to review their security’.
The police has advice for motorists to reduce the risk of theft from vehicles at www.lincs.police.uk
The U.S. has one of the highest inequality rates in the world, but Fareed digs into the historical roots of wealth disparity.
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LONDON: Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif on Thursday met with Azad Jammu Kashmir Prime Minister Raja Farooq Haider in London.
The AJK prime minister enquired after Begum Kulsoom Nawaz’s health, who is currently recovering after being treated for lymphoma, and prayed for her speedy recovery
AJK’s senior minister Chaudhry Tariq Farooq was also present during the meeting.
Sharif reached London on Thursday to visit his ailing wife Begum Kulsoom Nawaz.
This is Nawaz’s second visit to the UK after his wife was diagnosed with lymphoma on August 22 by British doctors.
Nawaz had returned to Pakistan on September 25, after spending nearly three weeks in the UK, to appear in the accountability court in connection with corruption references filed by National Accountability Bureau (NAB) in the light of Supreme Court’s judgement in the Panama Papers case on July 28.
Nawaz Sharif’s indictment is expected to be on held on Oct 9.
Normal church services were held at St. Philips Catholic Church, Ozubulu, Anambra, a week after gunmen killed worshipers during early morning service. The church was sealed after Aug. 6 massacre which claimed 11 people and 18 others sustaining various degrees of injury. A News Agency of Nigeria correspondent, who attended the church service, reports that there […]
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April 13 Geo Group Inc -
* The Geo Group awarded contract for the development and operation of a new company-owned 1,000-bed detention facility in Texas
* Expects to design, finance, build, and operate company-owned facility under a ten-year contract with ice, inclusive of renewal option periods
* Awarded a contract by U.S. immigration and customs enforcement for development and operation of a new $110 million detention facility
* The 1,000-bed facility is expected to generate approximately $44 million in annualized revenues and returns on investment Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The 15th Annual Operation Soup Line, benefiting Doorstep, Inc, will be Wednesday February 28, at Kansas Expocentre’s Ag Hall!
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Feb 14 Aspocomp Group Oyj:
* Q4 net sales 6.6 million euros ($7.00 million) versus 4.8 million euros year ago
* Q4 EBIT 0.8 million euros versus loss 0.3 million euros year ago
* Says profitability improved clearly during Q4 as deliveries focused on more technologically demanding products
* 2017 net sales are expected to grow about 10 percent
* Expects 2017 operating result to be better than in 2016
* No dividend to be paid for 2016 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9423 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
LONDON, July 4 (Reuters) - Britain's interior minister said he would chair a meeting of the government's emergency committee on Thursday to discuss the exposure of two people in southern England to the nerve agent Novichok.
The man and woman, both British and in their 40s, were found unwell at a house in Amesbury on Saturday, close to Salisbury where ex-Russian spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter were poisoned with the same nerve agent in March.
"(This) follows the reckless and barbaric attack which took place in Salisbury in March," Sajid Javid said in a statement. "Tomorrow I will chair a meeting of the government's emergency committee COBR in relation to the ongoing investigation." (Reporting by Kate Holton; editing by Michael Holden)
Covenant HealthCare’s Cooper and Harrison campuses will see an additional police presence. Saginaw Police Chief Bob Ruth says Covenant now has a contract to pay $154,502 for two full time officers.
Ruth said with the partnership, Covenant staff will receive training in crisis management to handle situations like an October, 2017, incident when patient, who had a gun in his room and fired one shot after becoming belligerent. The officers will patrol inside and outside the hospitals, interacting with staff, patients and visitors.
Covenant HealthCare Vice President Kevin Albosta told Saginaw City Council members the contract is added to more than $2.5 million spent on security upgrades, like improved parking lot lighting and emergency call boxes, since 2015.
The officers will work on different shifts and also patrol neighborhoods around Covenant HealthCare’s Cooper and Harrison complexes.
The new patrols will start March 30th.
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A woman in her 60s has died following a collision involving two cars on the A249 near Stockbury this morning (April 24), Kent Police has confirmed.
Officers were called at 6.33am following the collision which involved two cars on the Maidstone-bound carriageway near Stockbury.
Both carriageways were closed while emergency services dealt with the incident and were fully reopened at 1.35pm.
A police spokesman said: "Officers, South East Coast Ambulance Service and Kent Fire and Rescue Service attended and a woman in her 60s from the Sittingbourne area was pronounced dead at the scene. Her next of kin have been informed."
PLEASANT HOPE, Mo. — An employee was seriously injured after an explosion inside a Missouri pyrotechnics company.
KSPR-TV reports that firefighters responded Tuesday to a call at the AM Pyrotechnics plant, a wholesale retailer that provides pyrotechnics for big fireworks shows.
Fire Protection District Fire Chief Jake Agee says they received a report of a loud explosion in the area. When they arrived, multiple explosions started inside the building. Firefighters say several workers had left the building before the fire but that one person was still inside.
Agee says the woman was extracted from the building with serious injuries and flown to a hospital.
He said, “Now we’re just kind of working to keep everybody back and keep everything safe.”
Agee says several fire departments responded to the blaze that is now under investigation.
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The Election Commission has published the draft of the updated voter list, showing some 14,76,672 fresh voters.
Election Commission (EC) Secretariat Director (PR) SM Asaduzzaman published the list on Monday.
According to the list, a total of 101,440,601 voters are in the country now.
The latest list shows 902,812 are men and 594,860 women voters got registered in the updated list.
Checking the voter list, the final voter list will be published on January 31.
The voter list will be available at district and upazila election offices, ward councillors` offices in city corporations and municipalities as well as union parishad offices.
People will get chance to correct their information and file any complains about the new list by January 17.
Happy New Year! Just three short years after this nation was founded, on Feb. 1, 1792, Thomas Dickman printed the first issue of The Impartial Intelligencer, the direct progenitor of this newspaper.
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In an exclusive statement to “Sharjah 24” pointed out that the program strengthens the relationship between the members of the same society, and targets all groups, explaining that participation is not limited to the youth only, "We want through the program to be families in all region”.
On Bryan Colangelo's Twitter controversy, NBA sources say 'the damage is done'
On Bryan Colangelo's Twitter controversy, NBA sources say 'the damage is done' May 30
Keith Pompey has been with our sports team since September 2004. He took over the Sixers beat in the summer of 2013 after covering Temple basketball and football for the previous three years. Pompey also previously covered the Penn and Drexel men’s basketball team and Villanova football team after initially focusing on high school sports. He is a native Philadelphian, a University of Pittsburgh graduate and a vice president of the Professional Basketball Writers Association.
Keith Pompey dissects the latest news in regards to The Ringer reporting that 76ers president of basketball operations Bryan Colangelo had five anonymous Twitter accounts, allegedly revealing inside team information and talking negatively about coach Brett Brown and players.
Follow and contact 76ers beat writer Keith Pompey on Twitter and on Instagram at PompeyOnSixers.
European Energy has secured financing from Nord/LB and Siemens Financial Services for the 39MW Bosco Del Paine wind farm in Italy.
The project is located in the Basilicata region of southern Italy and will comprise 13 Siemens Gamesa turbines.
European Energy founder and chief executive Knud Erik Andersen said: “We are very happy that we could partner with Nord/LB and Siemens Financial Services for the Bosco Le Piane project.
“Italy is increasingly becoming a core market for us, as the Italian government is providing the support for a transition into green power production, and we do see future opportunities to develop projects in Italy.”
Nord/LB Group senior director Marco Wedemeier said: “The renewable sector in Italy remains of interest for selected transactions of Nord/LB Group, where we have already provided financing to renewable energy projects with aggregated generation capacity in access of 200MW in recent years.”
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Nottingham was optioned to Triple-A Colorado Springs on Tuesday.
Nottingham will head back to the minors to continue his development following the reinstatement of the Brewers' starting catcher, Manny Pina, from the DL. The 23-year-old didn't collect a hit in seven plate appearances with the big club, though he did draw two walks and score a run. He'll remain an option to return to the majors should the Brewers need additional catching depth later this season.
Normal service has resumed at St. Philips Catholic Church, Ozubulu, a week after gunmen shot at worshipers during early morning mass. According to an exclusive by News Agency of Nigeria, whose correspondent attended the service, officials of the state government led by the Secretary to the State Government, Solo Chukwulobelu were present. The turnout was reportedly […] The post Service resumes a week after Shooting at Ozubulu Church appeared first on BellaNaija.
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In this image released by the Metro Nashville Police Department, Travis Reinking poses for a booking photo on Monday, April 23, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. The mentally unstable gunman suspected of killing four people in a late-night shooting at a Waffle House restaurant was arrested near his apartment Monday after hiding from police for more than a day, authorities said. Metro Nashville Police Department via AP)
(WKRG) — As Tropical Storm Nate approaches the Gulf Shores, the region’s airports plan to close.
Mobile Regional Airport plans to fully close starting 4:00 pm Saturday and will reopen at noon Sunday.
Continue to monitor flights outside of that time frame for futher cancellations.
Pensacola International Airport will close at 8:00 pm Saturday and will reopen until Monday.
No word yet on if Gulfport plans to close.
Shayanne Gal/Dragan Radovanovic/Business Insider With months of good weather ahead, it's an excellent time to set out on an adventure. But if you run into trouble, you'll want to make sure you know what to do.
Sure, you have to look out for ticks and mosquitoes, but there's something about the idea of being able to survive in the wilderness that's thrilling. We glorify it with TV shows like "Survivor" and "Man vs. Wild."
But survival in the harsh conditions of nature is no simple affair, and most lessons can't be learned from television. In fact, some of the "survival advice" that we've picked up over the years is wrong, often dangerously so.
Here are some myths you don't want to rely on if a short jaunt outdoors turns disastrous.
A new invention that could keep your kids safer in school recently got approval by the Kansas Fire Marshal.
Mark Tupper of the Herald & Review joins Noah Newman in studio for another edition of Tupper's Take!
Mark offers up some interesting perspective on a graduation day for several current and former Illini athletes. Click the video above to watch!
Peacocks threaten a farmer’s crop, two kittens that could go blind, a rabbit with a bum leg, and an emotional dog rescue that you’ll never forget.
WASHINGTON — U.S. officials say an American soldier missing for nearly two days in Niger has been found dead. He was one of four U.S. troops killed in a deadly ambush.
His body was found and identified Friday after an extensive search. Four Niger security forces were also killed.
U.S. officials say they believe extremists linked to the Islamic State group were responsible for the attack about 200 kilometres north of Niger’s capital of Niamey.
The joint patrol of U.S. and Niger forces were leaving a meeting with tribal leaders and were in trucks. They were ambushed by 40-50 militants in vehicles and on motorcycles.
Eight Niger soldiers and two U.S. troops were wounded. The officials weren’t authorized to discuss the matter publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity.
Just about everyone I know who's been out this year, says the fishing is way off. People have been talking about the stock getting depleted and hitting a wall for a couple of years now.
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Chattacon is an annual Speculative Fiction Fan's convention held in Chattanooga, Tennessee. A southeast tradition since 1976 Scifi, fantasy, horror, costuming, music room parties and an art show and dealers room.
Two national organisations have joined forces to press the Scottish Government to develop a land use policy which protects Scotland’s world-renowned landscapes, and ensures access for recreation.
The Scottish Gamekeepers Association (SGA) and Mountaineering Scotland have written a joint letter to Environment Minister Roseanna Cunningham expressing concern at the potential impacts fragmented policy may have on Scotland’s open landscapes.
Both organisations fear a lack of joined-up thinking could see the loss of internationally rare landscapes as Scottish Government pursues a policy of large scale afforestation without a blueprint to preserve its celebrated vistas.
While neither the SGA nor Mountaineering Scotland oppose well sited, planned tree planting, both question whether enough weight is being given to the significant changes this will have on the landscape and access.
In particular, they are worried that the dramatic open views and vistas, regarded as iconic of Scotland, may disappear.
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A video circulating on Facebook that shows a young girl after she was bitten by something in the ocean off Myrtle Beach has gotten a lot of attention.
The video, posted by Cristy Torres on July 3, shows a girl being treated by a lifeguard and others on the beach. She has a bloody towel wrapped around her leg from the apparent bite.
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Torres says in her post that the bite happened on Monday July 2 “as families were enjoying a nice swim a young girl got bit by a shark her family yelling for help as her family took her out the water the shark took a hold of her leg.”
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GNUstep is the long-standing free software project working to implement Apple's Cocoa Objective-C frameworks used by macOS. The GNU project has made new releases of their GUI and Back libraries. GNUstep GUI 0.26 is out this morning as the latest update to their graphical user-interface library. GNUstep GUI 0.26 has a number of compatibility improvements, translation updates, mouse tracking logic improvements, bug fixes, and other work. GNUstep Back 0.26 is also out with various updates.Those wishing to learn more about this ambitious project can do so at GNUstep.org
BENI, Congo (AP) — The United Nations Deputy Special Representative for Congo says military offenses will be launched against rebels who killed at least 15 Tanzanian U.N. peacekeepers last week in eastern Congo.
In a memorial ceremony Monday David Gressly said those who staged the assault, which wounded 50 others, will pay for their actions. The Dec. 7 attack about 45 kilometers (28 miles) from Beni was the deadliest single attack on a U.N. peacekeeping mission in nearly 25 years.
At least five Congolese soldiers also were killed in the attack. The peacekeeping base has been repeatedly attacked by rebels from the Allied Democratic Forces group.
Tanzania's ambassador in Congo Paul Ignace Mella called on the U.N. to protect its peacekeeping soldiers. The U.N. peacekeeping mission in Congo is the largest in the world.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — An appeals court says Los Angeles police violated the rights of a man arrested inside Sandra Bullock’s home when they obtained his consent to search his home and recovered illegal automatic firearms.
The 2nd District Court of Appeal ruled Tuesday that police detectives violated Joshua James Corbett’s rights to remain silent during a police interrogation, and his right against an unlawful search of his home. Corbett was arrested in June 2014 inside Bullock’s home, and he has been charged with felony stalking.
Corbett was unarmed at the Oscar winner’s home, but police later found several automatic weapons and illegal tracer ammunition in his home.
A Los Angeles Superior Court judge threw out evidence supporting the weapons charges last year after determining Corbett didn’t give officers permission to search his home.
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Barreto won't be called up despite an injury that will keep Marcus Semien out until June, Joe Stiglich of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Athletics GM David Forst cited Barreto's lack of at-bats at Triple-A, but it's fairly easy to figure out what's going on here. It's not that the Athletics think that Barreto, hitting a cool .310/.375/.524 for Triple-A Nashville, wouldn't be an upgrade over career backup Adam Rosales. It's that the Athletics don't want Barreto to pick up major league service time that could potentially allow him to become a free agent one year earlier. As such, don't expect Barreto to go anywhere before early June no matter how badly he destroys minor league pitching.
Japan's prime minister in a telephone conversation with South Korea's president on Tuesday expressed his willingness to address the normalization of relations with North Korea after the planned summits with South Korea and the United States.
Between Pyongyang and Tokyo, there are many pending problems, such as North's nuclear weapons development program, as well as the issue of kidnapped Japanese nationals, Japanese Premier Shinzo Abe said. But the success of the summits would provide an opportunity to resolve these issues, and could contribute to the normalization of relations between the North and Japan, Abe said, according to a statement by the South Korean presidential office.
A handout photo made available by the Malaysian Information Ministry shows Malaysia's Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad (C-R) talking with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi (C-L) at the prime minister office in Putrajaya, Malaysia, May 31, 2018. EPA-EFE/HAFIZ ITAM/MALAYSIAN INFORMATION MINISTRY HANDOUT
A handout photo made available by the Malaysian Information Ministry shows Malaysia's Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad (R) shaking hands with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi (L) at the prime minister office in Putrajaya, Malaysia, May 31, 2018. EPA-EFE/HAFIZ ITAM/MALAYSIAN INFORMATION MINISTRY HANDOUT
India's prime minister on Thursday met with his Malaysian counterpart, as he continued a tour of Southeast Asian nations.
After a two-day visit to Indonesia, Narendra Modi traveled to Malaysia, where he held a meeting with the newly-elected prime minister Mahathir Mohamad.
Jets can feel intensity ramping up around the NHL
Winnipeg Jets forward Matt Hendricks left the team's game against the Colorado Avalanche Saturday with an upper body injury and will not return.
Hendricks left the game in the first period after a collision with Patrik Nemeth of the Avalanche.
The 36-year-old Hendricks has four goals and eight assists in 45 games for the Jets this season.
A crisis response counseling program begins Monday at Hayfield Schools, after a 10-year-old boy died at his home unexpectedly Sunday morning.
Just before 11:30 a.m., the Dodge County Sheriff's office responded to a report of a young male, found in bed unresponsive with CPR in progress.
Dodge County Ambulance services rushed to the scene. Lifesaving efforts were not successful and the boy was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Olmsted County Medical Examiner's office was brought in to investigate.
According to the Sheriff, the boy showed no signs of obvious trauma and had no known medical history. An autopsy this week will determine cause of death, although investigators believe it was likely due to natural causes.
Crane (CR -7.6% ) reported Q1 sales growth of +18.7% Y/Y to $799.1M with 15% contribution from acquisitions, 4% from forex and 1% offset form core sales decline of $5M.
Segment sales: Fluid handing +11% Y/Y to $267M, payment & merchandised technology +50% Y/Y to $292M, aerospace & electronics +4% Y/Y to $170M and engineered materials -7% Y/Y to $70M.
Q1 operating margin declined by 205 bps to 11.8% and Adj. operating margin declined by 30 bps to 14%.
Segment Adj. operating margins: Fluid handling up by 80 bps to 12.1%, payments & merchandised declined by 320 bps to 16.8% and aerospace & electronics improved by 70 bps to 20.3%. Engineered materials operating margin declined 90 bps to 17.8%.
Total backlog was $976.8M at 31 March 2018.
The company raises FY18 Adj. EPS guidance from $5.35-5.55 to $5.45-5.65 v/s analyst consensus of $5.52 and FCF from $220-250M to $240-270M.
Previously: Crane beats by $0.04, misses on revenue (April 23)
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Wildlife officials in Montana have found a new home in Canada for three grizzly bear cubs that were orphaned in June when their mother was killed by a vehicle.
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks announced plans on Tuesday to send the cubs to Zoo Sauvage de Saint-Felicien in Quebec.
The Missoulian newspaper reports that the cubs have been at a Helena wildlife rehabilitation centre since being captured in early June.
Authorities have been searching for a new home for the cubs since, hoping to avoid euthanizing them.
The centre only holds animals that cannot be released into the wild for four weeks but the cubs are too young to survive alone. Grizzlies around humans quickly equate them with food.
They will remain the state of Montana's property, on permanent loan to the Quebec zoo.
BOSTON (AP) — Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski says he is returning for his ninth NFL season.
Gronkowski made the announcement in a post on Instagram Tuesday . Gronkowski said he met with coach Bill Belichick to inform him of his intention to return, adding he’s “been working out, staying in shape and feel great.”
Gronk previously hinted at considering retirement following New England’s Super Bowl loss to the Eagles in February.
He appeared in 14 games during the 2017 season and led the team in receiving with 69 catches for 1,084 yards and eight touchdowns.
Gronkowski was knocked out of last season’s AFC championship game with a concussion, but was able to return in time for the Super Bowl. He missed the Patriots’ 2017 Super Bowl win over Atlanta after undergoing back surgery.
WEST POINT, N.Y. — Matthew Wilson scored 14 points and led five players in double-figure scoring and Army beat American University 82-70 on Saturday, snapping a three-game slide.
Luke Morrison added 12 points, Thomas Funk and Alex King had 11 and Lonnie Grayson chipped in 10 for the Black Knights (13-10, 6-6 Patriot).
Jordan Fox made a 3-pointer and Wilson a pair of layups as part of an 11-3 run midway through the first half to put Army ahead 20-12. Grayson drained a 3 and Funk hit a layup to stretch it to 27-14 with 7:24 to go and the Black Knights were up 40-32 at the break.
American closed to 59-54 on a pair of Larry Motuzis layups with 9:46 to go but Grayson answered for Army with a 3-pointer and Morrison, King and Tucker Blackwell followed with three more to help push it to 78-62 with 3:05 left.
Sa’eed Nelson scored 21 points with nine assists for the Eagles (5-18, 2-10) who have lost the last five.
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The man killed in a collision in Oxford County over the weekend has been identified.
Police say Robert Loghrin, a 67-year-old Zorra Township man, was behind the wheel of the only vehicle involved in the collision.
The crash occurred Saturday afternoon on the 37th Line near the community of Brooksdale, about 20 kilometres south of Stratford.
Its cause remains under investigation.
Residents were invited pay their respects to Gary Buchanan as his funeral procession passed Emsworth Fire Station this morning.
Emsworth Fire Station commended Gary for his professional and dedicated service to his community.
Hillhead Coastguard said he died following an illness in November.
'Walking Dead' leading man Andrew Lincoln will appear in a handful of episodes of the upcoming ninth season of the AMC zombie drama. Meanwhile, co-star Norman Reedus, who plays Daryl, is in the midst of negotiating a rich new deal.
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Mumbai: In a setback to the Pune Muslim youth murder case, advocate Ujjwal Nikam, who was appointed as a Public Prosecutor (PP) in 2014, to conduct the trial, recently stepped down from the post. Nikam’s move has shocked the family of 21-year-old Moshin Shaikh, who was killed after being attacked by a mob of more than 20 people in Unnatinagar in Pune on June 2, 2014, while he was on his way to home with a friend post evening prayers.
The prime accused in this case is Dhananjay Desai, chief of Hindu Rashtra Sena.
According to the prosecution, the attack on Shaikh was part of the violence in the Hadapsar area, which was triggered by an objectionable post on a social networking site. It is the prosecution’s case that Desai had delivered an ‘inflammatory’ public speech and instigated youngsters to commit violence in the area.
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For many years, the Texas Education Agency said school districts should aim for no more than 8.5 percent of their students to be in special education. But Kami Finger, executive director of special education for Lubbock Independent School District, said the district never quite met that number.
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Frances L. Parker, age 95, of Hays, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2017 at the Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice in Wichita, Kansas.
Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced at a later date by Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel & Crematory, 2509 Vine Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.
With a menu that never disappoints and a stylish interior, it’s always a good time at Searsucker! Chef Andrew Turner joined us with a recipe for their Grilled Chicken Sando. You start with chicken breast grilled, topped with charred broccolini and smothered with melty racclette, on ciabatta, served with mixed greens and pesto. To make the pesto you will need: 1LB Basil,1 Bunch Parsley, 6 cloves Garlic, Salt & pepper, and 2 Cups Oil.
Go to searsucker.com for more information or call 512-394-8000.
Pastor Hyeon Soo Lim appears for first time in public since release from North Korea
Pastor Hyeon Soo Lim arrives at his church in Mississauga, Ont., a day after returning to Canada. He was detained in North Korea for more than two years.
An aging gas station at one of the city's busiest intersections will likely be transformed into an open-air event space and park, consultants told the East Wenatchee City County on Tuesday. Called the Gateway Project, the $528,000 redevelopment of the southwest corner where Ninth Street crosses Valley Mall Parkway will serve as a community plaza, a welcoming entry to the city's old downtown and a pedestrian link to the Apple Capital Recreation Loop Trail a half-block away.
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In our weekly Adopt a Pet segment with the Edmonton Humane Society, Dr. Ted Purcell introduces us to Nadine the energetic dog and Eddy the calm and cuddly cat.
Colombia’s Sinnerangel find themselves somewhere between melodic death metal, black metal and even shades of power metal. The combination is an unlikely one, but on new song “Hitos,” Sinnerangel create a unique sound.
Precise death metal riffs duel with cold, tremolo-picked melodies, rounded out by a tight rhythm section and vocal deliveries that vary from guttural growls to shrieks.
"’Hitos,’ [the] fourth track of the album is having the forces of storms, sounds of heaven or hell,” the band say. “Total raw blast beats on drums, heartbreaking voices in harmony with deep black metal riffs."
SinnerAngel will release Sinister Decálogo on June 25. You can pre-order it here.
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NEW ORLEANS -- Ever wanted to see if you could see yourself on the big screen someday? It's not impossible, and your chances are more likely to happen if you know what you're doing? You have agents, contracts, and more! But to start out, how about learning how to be a better actor!
Happy Death Day star Rob Mello started an acting class in Metairie for those looking to have a career in acting.
The classes are weekly and is for all ages! For more info contact Pvstudios.nola@gmail.com or call (504)615-8632
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — As many were looking forward to cooling off in the pool on this July 4th holiday, one Baltimore neighborhood was deprived of that as their community pool was closed for cleaning.
The Druid Hill Park Pool was closed July 4 because of water quality issues.
No place to chill down for families in Druid Hill neighborhood. The pool is closed today for water quality issues. #WJZ pic.twitter.com/8htrDmG4d2 — Devin Bartolotta (@WJZDevin) July 4, 2018
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Remember how you joked about another person’s misfortune when your daughters get assaulted in the future – TBoss’ brother to AY
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RCMP is currently on the scene of a fatal collision between a vehicle and a motorcycle in Aldergrove
Langley RCMP is currently on the scene of a fatal collision between a vehicle and a motorcycle in Aldergrove.
The collision was reported at approximately 7:30 this morning and details are limited at this time.
264th Street is closed between 64 and 84 Avenues. Motorists are asked to consider using other commuting routes.
More details will be provided as they become available.
Tourism Australia could pay millions for Superbowl ad slot The West Australian
Companies pay up to $6 million to have their commercial shown at the world-famous event
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani provincial minister Mir Hazar Khan Bijarani, who was found dead in his house along with his wife, first killed her and then committed suicide with the same weapon, the police said on Friday.
Bijarani and his wife Fariha Razak were found dead on Thursday at their residence in Karachi. The police said they suspect a domestic dispute to be behind the incident, Geo News reported.
A press release by the police stated that the initial reports revealed that all the bullet casings collected from the crime scene were fired from the same weapon.
The minister had one bullet wound in his head whereas his wife was shot thrice, report said.
Bijarani, a veteran leader of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), was the Planning and Development Minister in Sindh province. His wife was a journalist.
Funeral prayers for the minister and his wife were held shortly after Friday prayers. While Razzaq`s funeral was held in Karachi`s Defence Housing Authority area, prayers for Bijarani were offered in Kashmore.
Jen robbed an Irish Times from Radio 1 and so ‘Jen’s Intellectual Bit’s’ was born!!!
Alina Baum, 24, from Germany dances as confetti sprinkles the crowd during the third day of the Ultra Music Festival in downtown Miami on Sunday, March 26, 2017. MATIAS J. OCNER For the Miami Herald
A Caribbean jurist of Guyanese descent has been nominated for the substantive post of Chancellor, President David Granger confirmed on Wednesday and he said he is presently awaiting a response from him before he schedules a meeting with Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo.
“Right now, he has been written to… once I receive a response from the person, who has been nominated by the panel, I will have a meeting with [Jagdeo],” Granger said, when asked for an update on the appointment.
In January, government invited persons to apply for the post and some concerns have been expressed at the length of time that has passed without the appointment being settled…..
If you're short on time but want something yummy to make on game day, these sliders will be perfect! With or without cole slaw, your guests and family will love them.
Game Day Meatball sliders
Ingredients:
32 ounce bag frozen homestyle meatballs
17 ounce bottle barbecue sauce
18 small dinner rolls
shredded cheddar-jack cheese
cole slaw
Method:
Place meatballs and sauce in a large pot
Pour barbecue sauce over the meatballs, stir
Warm over medium heat until meatballs thaw and become completely hot, stirring frequently
Slice buns in half horizontally, top with three hot meatballs, a generous sprinkling of cheese, and a tablespoon of cole slaw.
Enjoy!
BRASILIA/SAO PAULO, March 29 Loans in arrears for 90 days or more in Brazil fell in February to their lowest level in eight months, a sign that declining borrowing costs and steps by commercial banks to refinance looming debt maturities are gradually easing the country's worst credit crunch in two decades.
The so-called default ratio, a benchmark for delinquencies, came in at the equivalent of 5.6 percent of outstanding non-earmarked loans last month, down from 5.7 percent in January, the central bank said on Wednesday.
Lending fell 0.1 percent in February to 3.070 trillion reais ($982 billion), the report showed.
($1 = 3.1251 reais) (Reporting by Marcela Ayres and Guillermo Parra-Bernal; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
Idaho woman, shot during domestic violence, dies of injuries
CALDWELL, Idaho (AP) — Idaho authorities say a woman who was shot during a domestic violence situation near Caldwell on Monday has died.
The Canyon County Sheriff's office says 29-year-old Jaclyn D. Zabel died of her injuries Tuesday morning in a Boise hospital. A 37-year-old male who was also shot remains hospitalized with life-threatening injuries.
Deputies were called to a home west of Caldwell just before 10 a.m. on Monday, where they found the man and woman with gunshot wounds.
Investigators have not released any details about their relationship or if they lived at the home. The sheriff's office has characterized the shootings as domestic violence and says there is no indication any other people were directly involved.
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Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 7:02 PM EDT) -- The Sixth Circuit said on Friday that no reasonable jury could side with a home-care nurse who alleged she was fired in retaliation for reporting problems she found with her patient, deciding that evidence pointed toward a series of performance deficiencies instead.
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Karena Watson, 12, of Apex, shows off the t-shirt she designed earlier this year for Canada’s 150th anniversary. The shirt reads Piliriqatigiiniq or “Together we achieve more” in Inuktitut, around the image of a traditional Inuit dog team and caribou inside a Canadian flag. Watson was commissioned to come up with the design for Treasures, a store in Stratford, Ont., whose owners wanted to offer a unique, Indigenous creation to commemorate the country’s anniversary. All proceeds from the sale of the t-shirts will be donated to the rebuilding of Kugaaruk’s Kugaardjuq school, which was destroyed in a March 2017 fire. You can order your own shirt by emailing Treasures at jc_treasures@hotmail.com. (PHOTO COURTESY OF A. WATSON)
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Across the country, it’s looking like each province is taking quite a different approach to pot legalization.
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres strongly condemned on Monday air strikes on a wedding party in Yemen that killed at least 50 civilians, his spokesman said.
Air strikes by a Saudi-led military coalition killed at least 20 people attending a wedding in a village in northwestern Yemen late on Sunday, residents and medical sources said.
"The Secretary-General reminds all parties of their obligations under international humanitarian law concerning the protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure during armed conflicts. He calls for a prompt, effective and transparent investigation," U.N. spokesman Stephane Dujarric said in a statement.
(Reporting by Michelle Nichols; Editing by Doina Chiacu and James Dalgleish)
The DSPCA is reminding people of the dangers the hot weather can cause to animals and says owners should never leave pets in cars or without access to water.
@agriculture_ie reminds all animal owners to ensure their animals have adequate water supplies during the hot spell. Dedicated helpline to report incidents of Animal Cruelty @ Call Save: 0761 064408 or 01 6072379, or email [email protected] pic.twitter.com/7h8PfitizZ — Dept Agriculture IRL (@agriculture_ie) June 26, 2018
The charity says it is horrified to find people are still leaving pets unattended during this weather.
The DSPCA received over thirty calls about horses tied up with no access to shade or water, on one day alone last week and has received numerous reports about dogs being left in parked cars for long periods of time.
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It was a quiet night at the Lunatic, the Lover, & the Poet (736 W. Randolph St., West Loop) on Saturday, thanks to the combination of a Blackhawks playoff game, the first 80-degree day in who knows how long, and it being Easter eve. Even with a small crowd, though, you could get a sense of the charm of this new wine bar.
First off, there’s not a TV in sight to distract you from the selection of wines on tap, in bottles, or by the glass. Though the spot’s name has Shakespearean roots, there’s been a more free-wheeling feel to the spot, we’re told, in contrast to the stuffy image of a certain set of wine bars. There’s a dinner menu and a private dining room, too; eventually, a second floor will be opened.
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Russell Westbrook, NBA star and human supernova, announced the birth of his first son in an adorable Instagram photo in May.
Now Westbrook just shared a photo of his boy at one-month old and, um, it sure looks like baby Noah is a chip off the old block. No, seriously: it's actually a little eerie just how much the 28-year-old Russell and 1-month-old Noah look alike.
MY BIG MAN!! #nono #nrw #1month A post shared by Russell Westbrook (@russwest44) on Jun 13, 2017 at 2:10pm PDT
The internet certainly noticed.
Westbrook's baby son looks JUST like him. pic.twitter.com/3VqiD5HlB1 — Thomas Duffy (@TJDhoops) June 13, 2017
This one, however, is our favorite.
Not saying Russell Westbrook's son will turn out exactly like Russ, I'm just saying we should probably go ahead and get him under contract. pic.twitter.com/oma5h7mZ91 — Up The Thunder (@UpTheThunder) June 13, 2017
Yup. Better get that kid under contract, just to be safe.
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TULSA, Okla. (AP) - Authorities in Oklahoma have released the names of the three law enforcement officers involved in the fatal shooting of a black man whose family said he was having a mental crisis.
A joint release sent Wednesday says Tulsa County sheriff's deputies William Ramsey and Brandon Walker and Tulsa police officer Donnie Johnson were involved in Friday's shooting of 29-year-old Joshua Barre.
All three have been on paid administrative leave since the shooting.
Authorities say Barre walked away when two members of the sheriff's mental health unit came to his home to pick him up for an evaluation.
Barre walked about a mile to a convenience store, carrying two butcher knives. The officers fired at him as he tried to enter the business.
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Curry posted 23 points (7-17 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 6-6 FT), six assists, five rebounds and two steals in 36 minutes during Friday's 119-104 win over the Kings.
While he fared better than he did in the beat-down loss Utah handed the Warriors earlier in the week, he still struggled a bit with his shot on Friday. He was three-for 10 from beyond the arc but was a slightly better 41.1 percent from the floor overall. He will have a hard time snapping out of it against the Nuggets on Saturday, as they have one of the league's best defenses versus point guards.
Bledsoe (ankle) registered seven points (3-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt), three assists, one rebound and one steal across 21 minutes in Friday's 92-90 win over the Knicks.
The veteran point guard posted his second consecutive single-digit scoring tally in a non-injury-shortened game, as his shooting struggles persisted for a third consecutive contest. Bledsoe has shot just 31.4 percent (11-for-35) over that aforementioned three-game sample, leading to his least productive multi-game stretch of the season. Despite the current struggles, the projected extended absence of backcourt mate Malcolm Brogdon (quadriceps) should result in Bledsoe taking on a larger offensive role overall for the foreseeable future.
Authorities say a 7-year-old girl was shot as many as 13 times while sleeping at her grandmother's house in North Carolina.News outlets cite an autopsy report as showing that the medical examiner found about 20 gunshot wounds on A'yanna Allen's body, from her toes to her chest. The autopsy noted that the complex nature of the wounds made it difficult to determine exactly how many bullets hit the second-grader.The report says she also suffered a fractured skull and fractured femur in the Dec. 4 shooting.A'yanna's grandmother, Shirley Robinson, was treated at the hospital for a gunshot wound to her leg.No suspects have been identified and police have not released a motive for the shootings. A $20,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest.
Well-armed woman Kamui of Fire Emblem Fates has geared up for combat, sure to instill excitement in those who enjoy the idea of a woman being capable of doing serious damage – Kamui can be recruited upon her arrival in August.
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JERUSALEM (AP) — An Israeli government plan to deport tens of thousands of African migrants has sparked an unexpected backlash from liberal Israelis and their American Jewish allies who say Israel — established in the wake of the Holocaust — should never be turning away those in need.
The showdown could come to a head on April 1, when the state plans to start expelling Africans, some of whom have been in Israel for years, to an uncertain fate.
The government insists all but a select few are economic migrants. But critics charge they are mostly bona fide refugees fleeing persecution and that kicking them out would threaten their lives.
In recent weeks, Israeli pilots, doctors, writers, former ambassadors and Holocaust survivors have all urged the government to halt the deportation plan.
The Port Authority secretly videotapes medical exams for workers injured on the job, an employee charges in a potential class-action lawsuit filed Friday.
Charlene Talarico, a senior administrative secretary, claims she had her hand examined at one of the agency’s medical offices on Park Avenue on Aug. 14, 2016, following an altercation with another employee.
Talarico later learned — through “discovery” evidence turned over to her after suing the co-worker in New Jersey — that there was “covert video surveillance of her,” according to her Manhattan federal court filing.
“This camera was a fixture in this examination room, where Ms. Talarico and other Port Authority employees received confidential medical care,” the lawsuit states.
The Paramus, NJ, woman — who has worked for the PA since 2009 — was visiting Dr. Pascale Kerlegrand when she was recorded, the court papers charge.
The Port Authority and Kerlegrand declined to comment.
Redscat wrote: League Express gave Sheffield Eagles V Toulouse attendance has 442. Doesn't auger well for the future. Wonder how many were Eagles fans and how many were Trinity fans who hung back.
Toulouse aren't going to bring many, so would say that, that's Eagles fans, as it would be difficult to count up remaining Trin or FC fans that stayed.For what it's worth, I think 442 is pretty good.First game, kicking off at 5:30 on a miserable Sunday evening.Let's not write the venture off too early, give it a decent 3.00pm or 3:30pm kick off later in the season.
Bhubaneswar: Chief Secretary Aditya Prasad Padhi in a letter to the Railway Board Chairman expressed discontent over the Indian Railways’ demand that the State government provide 100 percent land acquisition cost for the Jeypore – Malkangiri Rail Line Project.
Delay over commencement of work on the 130 km Jeypore-Malkangirirail line has triggered a war of words between political parties. The project is expected to benefit tribal-dominated areas but is yet to take off despite being announced in the 2016-17 Rail Budget.
As part of the MoU signed by Odisha and the railways, the state government would bear 25% cost of the project and an equal proportion of the cost of the land. The railways has now requested the state to bear full cost of the land for the project.
While BJD urged the Centre to stick to the MoU, Congress threatened to hit the streets if work was delayed further.
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We're hitting the middle of summer, so you're either on a beach with a cooler and extra sunscreen (reapply every two hours!), or making that dollar at work and staying cool in air conditioning, counting down the hours to a neighborhood cookout and perhaps a nice glass of rosé.
In any case, you need some new tunes. Lucky for y'all, we just published our 35 Favorite Songs and 40 Favorite Albums of 2018 (So Far). Both are available here in playlist form. That's a solid five hours of everything from Ella Mai's slinky bop "Boo'd Up" and Leon Bridges' dancefloor-ready "If It Feels Good (Then It Must Be)" to album selections from Courtney Barnett's raging Tell Me How You Really Feel and Khruangbin's indelibly groovy Con Todo El Mundo.
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On Monday afternoon, the Northeast Conference league office announced the selection of Sacred Heart baseball’s PJ DeFilippo as the NEC Player of the Week.
The redshirt junior hit .500 last week as the Pioneers won their series over Fairleigh Dickinson. In the first game, DeFilippo scored three runs, tying a career high. Over the slate of games, he had four multi-hit games with three doubles, four walks, seven runs scored, and five RBIs.
DeFilippo, a native of Bridgeport, Conn., is a two-time NEC All-Tournament Team selection. He is currently hitting a career-best .279 on the season and is already just three RBIs shy of last season’s total.
Up next, Sacred Heart will travel to in-state rival Fairfield on April 19. Two days later, Sacred Heart will host Wagner and open up a four-game homestand. The Pioneers are 11-23 on the season with a 5-4 conference record. Game one against the Stags will begin at 3:30.
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The Wisconsin Supreme Court is denying a request for the court to release the direct email addresses of Wisconsin judges.The request was made by talk show host Mark Belling and was the subject of a column posted to WBA Newsroom on Monday In a letter to Belling released… – MORE –
April 6 Indian shares ended marginally lower on Thursday, paring early losses after the central bank kept its repo rate unchanged as it continues to guard against any potential flare-up in inflation and on an uncertain global economic environment.
The benchmark BSE index closed down 0.16 percent at 29,927.34.
The broader NSE index ended 0.03 percent lower at 9,261.95, after having fallen as much as 0.50 percent before the central bank's policy announcement.
The Reserve Bank of India will focus on draining excess liquidity from the system in the new fiscal year, Governor Urjit Patel said.
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The 63rd annual Southern California Gardeners Federation’s installation will be held on Sunday, Feb. 4, starting at 11 a.m. at the Quiet Cannon, 901 Via San Clemente, Montebello.
It is open to everyone who is connected to the gardeners or wants to know more about the gardeners or meet new friends. There will be many guests from the Little Tokyo community and everyone will get out in time to watch the Super Bowl. Cost will be $45 per person and menu will be surf and turf. Preferred attire is nice casual.
Entertainment will be provided by LA Kayo and the guest speaker will be Dr. Kenji Irie, who has been active in the Little Tokyo community for many years. There will be raffle tickets for purchase to win many prizes.
Contact the Southern California Gardeners’ Federation (SCGF) at (213) 628-1595.
NACOGDOCHES – Two persons have been arrested in connection with a Nacogdoches County murder. Murder warrants were issued Friday afternoon for Jason Harvey Lee 37, of Mt. Enterprise and Cassidy Jewel Fuqua, 20, of Nacogdoches. Both have been booked into the Nacogdoches County Jail. They are accused of the January 8th slaying of Thomas Vaiden Sluterbeck, 43, of Nacogdoches. His body was found early at Gravel Ridge Cemetery on Farm Road 225, west of Nacogdoches.
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BRUSSELS — U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis has told NATO allies that they must start increasing defense spending by year-end or the Trump administration will “moderate its commitment” to them.
That’s according to a text of his remarks to the alliance’s 27 other defense ministers — who are meeting in Brussels.
He’s not detailing how the U.S. might lessen its commitment if NATO members fall short.
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Mattis is echoing a demand made repeatedly by President Donald Trump.
The Pentagon chief says NATO must adopt a plan this year that sets milestone dates for governments to meet a military funding goal of 2 percent of gross domestic product.
LEXINGTON TWP., Ohio (WHBC) – Five people including three children were seriously injured in a one-car accident just north of Alliance Thursday night.
25-year-old Juwan Dixon and 27-year-old Karissa Fullerton of Alliance were hurt when the SUV Dixon was driving went off Route 183 north of Route 619 in Lexington Township, hitting two trees and overturning.
The children ages 11, 6 and 4 were taken to Akron Children’s Hospital.
The state patrol is investigating.
Russian president Vladimir Putin is coasting to a near-certain election victory, after banning his toughest opponent from running — Putin hasn't even bothered debating the candidates the Kremlin did approve. CBC News was invited along for one of Putin's official events and our team found that while Putin's appeal is enduring in tough times, there is a small but growing movement to replace him
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Owings (finger) will not be a part of Arizona's active roster for the NLDS against the Dodgers, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.
Owings has been out with a broken finger since late July, and although he's made strides in the last couple weeks, he won't rejoin the club just yet. If the Diamondbacks were to advance to the NLCS, they will be able to reshuffle the roster, so there's still a chance he will return to the field this season.
Ro Parrish gives you the latest news from around the NBA on today's edition of the NBA Morning Run.
All is back to normal after a suspicious package was found at a dormitory on the campus of Georgia State University.
Officers are trying to determine the contents of the package, which was found at the University Lofts on Edgewood Avenue.
Residents were evacuated as a precaution but all were allowed back inside about an hour later.
It is unclear what the package contained.
CBS46 is working to obtain additional information and will provide updates as new details are learned.
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Government aims to turn Xiongan farmland into Beijing commuter hub, in attempt to replicate Shenzhen's success, avoid Caofeidian's failure XIONGAN NEW AREA, China-When the Chinese government announced plans earlier this month for a new megacity a two-hour drive south of Beijing, instant gold fever erupted. Fan Yushou, a 36-year-old businessman from Chongqing, about 1,100 miles away, hopped in his car as soon as he heard about the plans and drove for 20 hours.
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South Florida was drenched with rain caused by the subtropical storm moving up the Gulf of Mexico. Alberto, the first named storm of the 2018 storm season, is expected to strengthen as it churns north over the eastern Gulf of Mexico.
The male Scarlett Tanager usually appears at the bird bath several times in summer,
Male Scarlet Tanager
but I have never seen the female, until now.
Female Scarlet Tanager
It doesn't seem possible that she could be so different from him, but I looked her up, and it's her :)
Glenn Rubenstein ( @GlennRubenstein ) and Raj Giri ( @RajGiri_303 ) are back for the latest edition of the Wrestling Inc. podcast. Topics include:
- Randy Orton giving up title shot at WrestleMania
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No Hotels' "Paper Trails" Video An epic crew guzzling brews, logging road miles, sleeping under the stars and shredding everything in sight. What a killer journey and incredible edit. This is everything we love about skateboarding in one video.
No Hotels' "Paper Trails" Article The No Hotels crew hit the road from FL to CA, camping and shredding everything in sight. If these photos don't make you want to hit the road with your tent, your board and your friends, then you need to seek medical attention immediately.
SOTY 2017 Party Photos Friday’s SOTY celebration in San Francisco was one for the ages, as Foy was crowned and Nickatina elevated the party to another level. Big ups to everyone that made it out.
SOTY 2017: "Pro's Picks" Video They can kickflip, handplant and switch back tail better than the rest of us, but can they select the perfect SOTY? Check out who the pros want to win the only award that matters!
Police in a Minneapolis suburb are investigating the deaths of two young people whose bodies were found in vehicle in a restaurant parking lot.
Coon Rapids police were called to Buffalo Wild Wings Thursday about 3:30 p.m. on a report of two people passed out in a vehicle. Officers arrived and determined the two were deceased.
Capt. Jon Urquhart says it appears the deaths are accidental, but he wasn't more specific. The victims are a 22-year-old man from Ham Lake and a 20-year-old woman from Andover.
The Anoka County Sheriff and the Midwest Medical Examiner are assisting in the investigation.
Kim FaceTimed her sassy daughter to show off her makeover.
"Hey North, it's Princess Jasmine. I have your mommy's phone. She wanted me to call you and tell you she's on my magic carpet on her way home," she said in an attempt to sound like the Disney Princess.
"You don't look like Jasmine," North replied. "You're really Kim. It's Kim … Your voice doesn't sound like Jasmine!"
"Griezmann is very Uruguayan. He tries to look Uruguayan," midfielder Nahitan Nandez said. "It could be a very special match for him. We hope that he behaves well on the field and that he remembers that he is Uruguayan."
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers All-Pro running back Le’Veon Bell skipped the first day of the team’s minicamp on Tuesday.
Bell is recovering from offseason groin surgery and has yet to sign his one-year tender after the Steelers placed a franchise tag on him in March.
Coach Mike Tomlin called it a “waste of time” to discuss Bell’s absence. The team wraps up minicamp on Thursday.
The Steelers did sign their third-round pick, safety Cameron Sutton, to a four-year deal. Details were not disclosed. Sutton intercepted seven passes in four seasons at Tennessee before being selected by the Steelers with the 94th overall pick in the draft. Linebacker T.J. Watt, Pittsburgh’s first-round choice, is the only player among the team’s eight draft picks that has yet to come to terms.
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There are many ways to measure the cost of U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War: In bombs , in dollars and in bodies . John Scarlett died of brain cancer in November 2015.
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MIAMI (WSVN) - Miami-Dade County Public Schools is exploring a possible change in policy after a 7-year-old student was Baker Acted following a violent outburst.
The boy, a student Coral Way K-8 Center in Miami, was handcuffed and taken to the hospital for a psychiatric evaluation after he hit and kicked a teacher.
The district has ordered its police department to review the policy requiring children be restrained.
Police will also have to check with a supervisor before they determine whether a child needs psychiatric evaluation.
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Restaurant chain, Nando’s, is giving away free chicken to A-level students across the UK this week.
“On August 17 anyone picking up their A-Level (or equivalent) results will be able to grab themselves a free quarter chicken or Firestarter* on that day,” a Nando’s spokesman confirmed.
Nando's
“Just bring your results papers, ID and spend a minimum of seven pounds in any restaurant across the UK (excluding Scotland) and you will be eligible.
“Don’t worry Nando’s don’t need to see your grades, unless you want to brag about them!”
The deal does not include Wing Roulette or All Together Now and the offer is open to students who are legal residents of the UK with the exception of Scotland.
The offer runs until 17th August 2017 and can only be redeemed once.
For more information and the terms and conditions visit the Nandos website.
WARREN (CBS Detroit/AP) — A disturbing discovery out of Warren, that’s where police found a badly decomposed body in the bed of a home. Police believe a 62-year-old woman may have shared that home with her dead roommate for months.
Police in Warren found the body of 68-year-old George Curtis on Monday. An autopsy will be performed.
The Macomb Daily of Mount Clemens report Tuesday that relatives contacted police after hearing nothing from Curtis for months.
The woman has been hospitalized for a psychiatric evaluation.
Police Commissioner Bill Dwyer tells the newspaper “it’s just bizarre that she stayed in the home like that and didn’t report anything.”
Police say Curtis may have been dead for months.
Dwyer says the house may have to be condemned and demolished due to the condition inside and the odor.
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Elflein (ankle) should be ready to participate in OTA's and mandatory minicamp this spring, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Elflein sustained the broken left ankle during the Vikings loss to the Eagles in last season's NFC championship game. While the report did not guarantee he'd be 100 percent by the time spring rolls around, it went as far as to hint that Elflein is likely to be available. With ankle surgery in the rearview mirror, as long as Elflein avoids any unforeseen setbacks it looks as if he'll be ready this spring.
News selected on topics and regions - oil and gas, business, politics, IT, the South Caucasus, the Caspian Sea region, Central Asia Ranking of the Azerbaijani banking sector Tehran, Iran, Apr. 17 By Mehdi Sepahvand, Fatih Karimov - Trend: Iran, Russia and Turkey will hold an expert meeting on Syria in Tehran April 18, the Islamic Republic's Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Qasemi said. - Delegations from Russia and Turkey will participate in the one-day meeting to discus the latest development in Syria crisis, Qasemi said in a press conference in Tehran Apr. 17, Trend's correspondent reported from the event.
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chapylad wrote: I somehow think that ship has sailed mate.
We need that money ourselves!
Yes totally agree and it should be a win win for both teams.
It was the injury comment that was out of order.
Thank you L...., Thank you Le......, Thank you Lee........, Thank you L.. (no it wont come out)Thanks for loaning us some players.That Jordan Lilley is a cracking player.Any chance we can ignore any requests to return him?
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Joan Birchell holds a snapshot of her late husband Gordon Birchell, at her home in Windsor Junction, N.S. on Thursday. A 79-year-old man's death at a Beaver Bank, N.S., continuing care facility has been ruled a homicide, police say.
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So far this week, Passion Pit have released two new songs, “Somewhere Up There” and “Inner Dialogue.” The singles promote not a new album, but a new company: Passion Pit main man Michael Angelakos is launching a venture called the Wishart Group, which aims to provide “legal, educational, and healthcare services” to musicians. (In the past, Angelakos has been open about how his own mental health struggles have affected his career.)
Passion Pit’s most recent album was 2015’s Kindred. Most recently, the band released a “Christmas visual album” titled Merry Christmas, Mr. Fields. Hear the multi-part “Somewhere Up There” and bouncy “Inner Dialogue” below.
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Heartsick girl Jessica Lea Mayfield takes her life back on her new album. Tired of apologizing to those who haven't treated her well, the singer empowers herself with her last mea culpa on "Sorry Is Gone."
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Emergency crews are on the scene of an overturned tractor-trailer on Percival Road near Spears Creek Church Road Monday morning.
The crash occurred at about 7:30 a.m. Monday.
RELATED: Watch as workers attempt to pull the tractor-trailer back up.
There were no injuries. According to the Columbia Police Department, the truck was carrying sand.
Tow truck is ready to help with this wreck @ Percival/Spears Creek Church Rd. Workers will clear the sand from the overturned truck first. pic.twitter.com/waiVirvSH2 — Cola Police Dept. SC (@ColumbiaPDSC) March 20, 2017
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About The Joe Fagg Community Centre
The Joe Fagg Community Centre is run by Age UK Ashford and offers around 32 places per day for older people. Over half of those who attend have memory problems or are in the early stages of dementia. Activities can include crafts, a reminiscence group, gentle seated exercises, quizzes, bingo, Scrabble, dominoes and music. Bathing and hairdressing facilities are also available. People can also access Age UK Ashford's Information and Advice service at the Centre.
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* Says has decided to delist United Reserve Funds Assets Management Corporation as of May 3 Source text: bit.ly/2op6Hgt Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
Young footballer Ava Houlston attended an FA Girls’ Regional Development Training Day on Sunday, which is part of the England Talent Pathway.
Thirteen-year-old Ava, who plays for Boston United’s under 14s Regional Talent Club, travelled to York to train alongside other talented female footballers across the region.
She is currently in her second season with the Pilgrims United, having previously been a Centre of Excellence player with the Lincolnshire FA.
Ava - a Skegness Grammar School pupil - is predominantly a right-sided midfield player that is comfortable playing in various outfield roles.
The Talent Pathway is an’ attempt to unearth the top young players and try to help them progress into the national team. Ava is pictured with former England manager Hope Powell.
MOBRIDGE SD – The Mobridge Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in recovering a stolen vehicle from the Mobridge Area. The Vehicle is described as a 2016 Lincoln MKX with a Beadle’s Sales license plate and is Platinum White in color. If you or someone you know has seen this vehicle or knows of its location, please call the MPD at (605)845-5000.The MPD has reason to believe that the Lincoln is no longer beraring the Beadle License plate and now has one with an Eide Hyundai plate.
Nigeria inflation rises to 18.72 pct y/y in Jan - stats office
LAGOS, Feb 15 Annual inflation in Nigeria rose in January to 18.72 percent from 18.55 percent in December, the National Bureau of Statistics said on Wednesday.
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MoDOT will be replacing the Crysler Avenue, Pittman Road, and Phelps Road bridges over Interstate 70. KCTV5’s Bill Hurrelbrink has more on the bridge closures that could impact your commute.
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Maine’s task force studying the opioid crisis is due to give its recommendations to the Legislature.
The task force has been studying the opioid epidemic, existing programs targeting the crisis and promising programs in other states.
Law enforcement officials say 185 Mainers died of a drug overdose in the first six months of this year. Last year, the total number of deaths was 376.
In 2016, the Maine Opiate Collaborative issued nearly 40 recommendations on combating heroin and opioid abuse. Recommendations included expanding drug treatment courts, allowing prescriptions of a generic medication to treat opioid dependency under MaineCare and enhancing drug prevention programs.
A 2015 report found about one in four primary treatment admissions were related to heroin in 2014, up from seven percent in 2010.
New York (AP) — Coffee futures trading on the IntercontinentalExchange (ICE) Monday:
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In an alleged case of honour killing, a 25-year-old woman was hacked to death allegedly by her father and brother for having an affair with a man from another caste in Uttar Pradesh's Firozabad district, the police said today.The woman was killed by the father-brother duo last night in Nagla Nathu village of Sirasganj area, Senior Superintendent of Police or SSP Manoj Kumar said.After the murder, both the accused dumped the woman's body in an area outside the village, where it was found this morning, Mr Kumar said. A manhunt has been launched to nab the accused, who are absconding, he added.In another case, a 59-year-old woman was stabbed to death allegedly by her brother following an argument over his drug addiction in west Delhi's Vikaspuri area.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump’s physician Ronny Jackson will not withdraw as the nominee to head the Veterans Affairs department and will fight allegations about his conduct that surfaced ahead of a Senate confirmation hearing, a White House official said on Tuesday.
Jackson met with Trump on Tuesday after the president said he was leaving the decision up to the physician. The White House is now preparing a defense, feeling that Jackson - well liked by administration figures from both parties - was being railroaded.
“We’re pushing back,” the official said, speaking on condition of anonymity.
(Corrects in para 2 to say the Croatian, not Serbian, units of Austria's Erste Bank and Raiffeisenbank)
ZAGREB, March 31 Croatia's indebted food group Agrokor and a board of creditors agreed "in principle" key elements of a standstill agreement which is expected to be signed later on Friday, Erste Bank said in a statement.
The creditors include Russia's Sberbank and VTB Bank and the Croatian units of Austria's Erste Bank and Raiffeisenbank as well as Privredna Banka Zagreb, owned by Italy's Intesa Sanpaolo, and Zagrebacka banka, owned by Italy's UniCredit.
"The standstill agreement should ease Agrokor's efforts to resolve its liquidity problems, secure continuation of its business, protect the value of the concern and lay the foundation for sustainable restructuring," the statement said. (Reporting by Igor Ilic; Editing by Susan Fenton)
A man has been stabbed in the back in Sydney's west.
Emergency crews discovered a man with stab wounds on Macquarie Street at Liverpool about 1.20am on Tuesday.
He was treated at the scene before being taken to Liverpool Hospital for non-life threatening injuries and detectives are investigating.
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CLEMSON, S.C. – Sophomore outfielder Seth Beer (Suwanee, Ga.) was named a second-team All-American by NCBWA on Wednesday. It was the second year in a row Beer earned All-America honors from NCBWA, as he was a first-team All-American as a freshman in 2016.
As a Dick Howser Trophy semifinalist in 2017, Beer hit .298 with 51 runs, 17 doubles, a triple, 16 homers, 53 RBIs, a .606 slugging percentage, .478 on-base percentage, school-record-tying 64 walks, 14 hit-by-pitches and two steals in 63 games.
In his two-year career at Clemson, he is hitting .333 with a .506 on-base percentage in 125 games. He has 30 doubles, a triple, 34 homers, 123 RBIs, 108 runs, 126 walks, 29 hit-by-pitches and three steals.
Beer is the second Tiger to earn All-America honors in 2017, joining fellow outfielder Reed Rohlman.
A Daallo plane made an emergency landing at Nairobi's JKIA Airport after one of its engined failed. Kenya security and firefighters rushed at the runaway before the plane landed after it was denied to use the Wajir International Airport.
"Wajir Airport did not allow our plane to land as it is required. We were directed to fly directly to Nairobi" Mohamed Jama a passenger told Radio Dalsan. Aboard the plane were at least 120 passengers among them 3 ministers 10 Mps 3 Senators and former Nisa boss. This is not the first time that the airline has experienced mechanical problems.
"Its time the management of thos airline look at the worthiness and safety of the flights" one of the Mps said.
Last year one of its planes that had the Deputy Mayor of Mogadishu as its passengers almost crushed In 2015 an explosion that was carried out by an Alshabaab operative occured in one of the plane.
NEW YORK (AP) — It’s frankly amazing.
Chowdown champions will face off Wednesday at Nathan’s Famous July Fourth hot dog eating contest, where the men’s record stands at 72 frankfurters and buns in 10 minutes.
Ten-time winner Joey “Jaws” Chestnut will confront 20 other men on New York’s Coney Island boardwalk. He set the record last year.
Miki Sudo (MIHK’-ee SOO’-doh) is seeking a fifth women’s title in a row. The 19-woman field includes record-holder Sonya “The Black Widow” Thomas.
Sudo downed 41 franks and buns last year. Thomas’ record is 45, but she managed 30 last year.
The event attracts thousands of in-person spectators and is televised on ESPN.
Last year, animal rights activists tried to unfold a banner amid the crowd. Five protesters were taken into custody for questioning and released.
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The year's final major provided plenty of excitement, most of which we were able to track on Instagram. Here's a recap of the best social snapshots and videos from PGA Championship week.
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April 20Rainbow Department Store Co Ltd :
* Says it will pay cash dividend of 3.6 yuan per 10 shares (before tax) to shareholders of record on April 27, for FY 2016
* The company's shares will be traded ex-right and ex-dividend on April 28 and the dividend will be paid on April 28
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/0GvMg2
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
Interstate 126 is back open after an incident involving an overturned tractor-trailer Tuesday morning.
The crash occurred just before 10:30 a.m. at Elmwood Avenue.
Traffic was detoured to Huger Street for a couple of hours. The crash also affected westbound traffic on Elmwood Avenue approaching 126.
RELATED: See photos from the scene of the accident.
Police say the driver of the tractor-trailer had to be rescued from the wreckage, was taken to an area hospital and is expected to be OK. The driver will be cited after hitting a steel bridge beam, causing to rollover.
I-126 Incident Update. Truck driver was cited for after hitting a steel bridge beam, causing a rollover. Driver is ok pic.twitter.com/9fBHWFInFw — Cola Police Dept. SC (@ColumbiaPDSC) March 7, 2017
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The Morning Mix has a little bit of an issue at work. Our microwave is disgusting. Try not to totes vom when you see that picture above!
Anyway, we don't know how to fix this problem. What do you do when your co-workers don't take care of things? There are all sorts of passive aggressive signs in the kitchen, but that obviously does NOTHING to solve the problem. What can you actually do?
California Atty. Gen. Xavier Becerra on Friday threatened legal action against the Trump administration over its decision to limit an Obama-era rule that requires employers to provide for contraceptives in their health plans.
The Trump decision would give an exemption to employers who object to the rule based on religious or moral grounds.
In a conference call with representatives from the American Civil Liberties Union and Planned Parenthood, Becerra told reporters that the federal action unlawfully discriminates against women.
"This is just another example of the Trump administration trampling on fundamental rights,” Becerra said.
“We’re prepared in California to take all action, including legal action, to defend a woman’s rights against this unacceptable attack,” he added.
Massachusetts Atty. Gen. Maura Healey and organizations including the ACLU and the National Women's Law Center have also announced plans to bring legal action against the Trump administration over its decision.
Happiness is a good thing. That is why it is called happiness, right? So what is all this noise about Governor Rochas Okorocha appointing a commissioner for happiness and something something in Imo State? Imo people elected him and he made promises to them. If one of the promises is that he would make his…
Celebrate an amazing summer of athletics on BBC Sport with the #IRunFor campaign!
From mass-participation events like the Great Manchester Run to the elite competition of the London 2017 World Athletics and Para Athletics Championships, the BBC will focus on the people taking part.
Whether it could be to win, for a personal best, for donations or awareness of a cause, the #IRunFor campaign will focus on their stories and reasons they run.
May 3 Standard Industries' Marsella Holdings
* Says decided to exercise squeeze-out right at Braas Monier
* Says will acquire 687,331 Braas Monier shares not tendered in takeover offer
* Says squeeze-out price for Braas Monier 25.27 euros per share
* Says expects Braas Monier to be delisted shortlySource text: here Further company coverage:
Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak arrives at the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) Summit in Jakarta, Indonesia March 7, 2017 in this photo taken by Antara Foto. Antara Foto/Rosa Panggabean/via REUTERS
KUALA LUMPUR Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak said he will not sever ties with North Korea, state news agency Bernama reported on Friday, after a diplomatic row between the two countries ended this week.
Kim Jong Nam, the half-brother of the North's leader Kim Jong Un, was murdered at Kuala Lumpur's airport on Feb. 13 in a bizarre assassination using toxic nerve agent, sparking a row between the two countries that had friendly relations before.
Three North Koreans wanted for questioning over the murder left Malaysia on Friday along with the body of Kim Jong Nam after Malaysia agreed a swap deal that saw nine Malaysians allowed to return home from Pyongyang.
(Reporting by A. Ananthalakshmi; Editing by Nick Macfie)
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Google Home gets Mini and Max The $399 Max is designed to deliver beefy bass, while the $49 Mini is a compact speaker with touch controls.
If you weren’t able to make it to the 2017 CMA Music Fest in Nashville this month, don’t worry. Kelsea Ballerini and Thomas Rhett will bring you all the highlights in a TV special airing in August on ABC. “Kelsea I’ve gotten to know pretty well over this past year,“ Rhett tells Rolling Stone Country about their co-hosting duties on CMA Fest, which debuts on August 16 at 8 p.m. ET. “She toured with me this year. Our chemistry’s just great. We get along so well. My wife and her fiancé are good friends–it’s like hanging out with your friend. It’s like hanging out with your friend and reading things off the Teleprompter. We feed off each other and we’re very sarcastic with each other and I think that’s just kind of what makes us very cool co-hosts.“
Kelsea Ballerini, Thomas Rhett on New ’CMA Fest’ TV Special – Rolling Stone: http://www.rollingstone.com/country/news/kelsea-ballerini-thomas-rhett-on-new-cma-fest-tv-special-w487837
May 3 Hill International Inc
* Hill International reports first quarter 2017 financial results
* Q1 loss per share $0.03 from continuing operations
* Q1 loss per share $0.14
* Q1 revenue fell 19.9 percent to $107.6 million
* Hill International Inc - reiterates its previously issued guidance that consulting fee revenue in 2017 will be between $400 million and $425 million
* Hill International Inc - simultaneously with closing of sale of construction claims group, company expects to enter into a new credit facility Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The squeeze on LAB from Yellow and Purple continues
Unlike the last last parliament when there was at least one poll every single day for more than four years surveyd are now few and far between at the moment. The only regular (monthly or more) Westminster voting polls are coming from just four firms – YouGov, ICM, Opinium and Ipsos MORI. At least individual polls are not having a greater impact.
The big picture is the continuation of the sorry state of Labour which is being squeezed by both UKIP and the LDs. Both have very clear visions of Europe which Team Corbyn has been unable to articulate.
We saw at GE2015 in Scotland how a party can totally collapse. At GE2010 LAB has 41 MPs north of the border. Now it has just one and LAB is now in third place in Holyrood surveys.
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March 30 Science Applications International Corp
* SAIC announces fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2017 results
* Q4 earnings per share $0.79
* Q4 revenue $1.0 billion versus I/B/E/S view $1.09 billion
* Q4 earnings per share view $0.78 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Science Applications International Corp - net bookings for quarter were approximately $0.8 billion, which reflects a book-to-bill ratio of approximately 0.8
* Science Applications International- estimated backlog of signed business orders at end of fiscal 2017 was about $8.0 billion of which $1.8 billion was funded
* Science Applications International Corp qtrly adjusted earnings per share $0.79 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Crews have moved an overturned tractor trailer on I-75 in Henry County to the side of the road and all lanes are back open as they continue to clear the scene.
The crash forced the closure of two of the three lanes on northbound I-75 at SR 155 near McDonough but all of the lanes have since reopened.
The tractor trailer was hauling IKEA furniture when it overturned, spilling an unknown amount of diesel fuel onto the highway.
Traffic is moving through the area and no backup is being reported.
No word on injuries.
Stay with CBS46 News for updates.
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Kentucky's Jarred Vanderbilt, right, Nick Richards, centers and Missouri's Reed Nikko, left, battle for rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, in Columbia, Mo. L.G. Patterson AP Photo
March 29 Geo Group Inc -
* On March 23, co executed a third amended and restated credit agreement
* Credit agreement refinances Geo’s prior $291.0 million term loan - SEC filing
* Credit agreement reestablishes Geo’s ability to implement at a later date an australian dollar letter of credit facility providing for up to a$275 million
* Credit agreement evidences credit facility consisting of an $800.0 million term loan bearing interest at libor plus 2.25%
* Credit agreement evidences credit facility also consisting $900.0 million revolving credit facility initially bearing interest at libor plus 2.25%
* Under amendment,term loan component to mature on march 23, 2024, revolving credit commitment component to mature on May 19, 2021 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Erdogan Declares Victory In Widely Contested Referendum
Monitors Say Turkish Referendum Neither Fair Nor Free
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WARSAW (Reuters) – Poland is seeing a resurgence of anti-Semitism over pending legislation that would impose jail terms for suggestions that the nation was complicit in the Holocaust, local minority groups warned, as pressure mounts on the president to veto the bill.
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TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Road construction has begun on Southwest Urish Road in Topeka.
The widening project will expand the stretch of road between 17th Street and SW Huntoon Street.
Urish will be closed to all traffic while the construction is underway.
Posted detour signs will help guide you to alternative routes.
Everything is set to wrap up in December.
POTTSBORO, Texas -- Two people escaped without injury when a house caught fire in Pottsboro on Friday morning.
Multiple fire departments responded to the blaze in the 200 block of Atlantic Street.
Authorities said homes on either side of the burning residence were threatened, but firefighters were able to keep the flames from spreading.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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Assistant Chief Constable Mark Hamilton, of the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC), said there was a correlation between the rise in reports and major national and international issues.
Speaking on Radio 4’s Today programme, the police officer also condemned those carrying out attacks in the aftermath of the EU referendum.
“We also accept that the spike that occurred after the referendum that there would have been increased incidents of this type of behaviour and we have seen this occur in correlation with national or international issues,” he said.
He then drew on previous instances where the number of hate crime incidents recorded shot up because of political issues.
The exterior of an In-N-Out restaurant appears in this file image. (Source: File/FOX5)
If you have a hankering for a Double-Double, you now have an extra location to pick-up a burger from In-n-out in the Las Vegas Valley.
The restaurant opened up a location at 10040 West Sahara Avenue, near Hualapai Way, Friday.
The location will offer a single-lane drive-thru and seating for 54 guests. As well as it's signature burgers, shakes, and fries.
All locations are open daily from 10:30 a.m. until 1 a.m. and until 1:30 a.m. on Friday and Saturday. There are more than a dozen In-N-Out locations in Southern Nevada.
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Next Sunday, Aug. 20, will be a regular race night with "Kids Box Car" racing added to the show.
Kids are invited to create their favorite race car out of cardboard boxes and bring them to the track. During intermission, the box car racers will go down onto the front straight and race their creations. All kids 12 and under are invited to enjoy the thrill of racing on the track.
The following Sunday, Aug. 27, is Track Championship night and the final regular season race with season points champions crowned in each class. Many of the six classes are still up for grabs in very tight points races to be decided in the next two weeks. The racing season ends at Bemidji Speedway on Sept. 23-24 with the 38th Paul Bunyan Stampede.
Worries about lower than expected subscriber growth has made one analyst cautious on Netflix.
"We have done a survey every year and it suggests looking at the first quarter that penetration in the U.S. held relatively flat," William Power, analyst at Robert W. Baird, told CNBC on Monday. The company reports earnings after the bell Monday.
Still, many investors will be looking at the streaming service's ability to expand internationally as much as domestically, and growth abroad could make Wall Street more optimistic.
A decline in the number of hit shows is another reason analysts have a less-than-positive outlook on the stock. In an increasingly hit driven space, Power says Netflix hasn't done as good of a job rolling out popular content last quarter.
"Last year, Making a Murder and House of Cards were huge hits. Look at the first quarter there weren't any huge new hits relative to a year ago," he said.
Students recited the origins of the making of the flag, sang patriotic songs and the had a procession around the block waving American flags. Schools across the city had their own way of showing their colors .
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Yes, we do think COL looked at Kyle Dubas in Toronto and spoke to others of his ilk. Terry Frei wrote all about that in the last month or so.
At this point, nearing the draft, if a new GM hasn't been named I don't believe it will happen.
Damen Shipyards Cape Town (DSCT) has received an order from Armscor for three inshore patrol vessels (IPV) for the South African Navy.
The South African Department of Defence’s acquisition agency ordered the 62-metre by 11-metre vessel as part of the navy’s Project Biro.
The project aims to develop South Africa’s maritime security, ensuring that the country has the capability to respond effectively, rapidly and cost-efficiently to maritime threats such as illegal trafficking and fishing.
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A shooting victim’s condition is not clear after an incident on Guilford St. Sunday afternoon.
Doctors performed surgery on a man after he was shot around 3 p.m.
Police were seen investigating on the 200 block of Guilford St.
Hannah Johnson, 56, and Ryder Palea-Medeiros, 9, were last seen May 16, 2018 at 5 p.m. (LVMPD).
A valley grandma and her grandson were found safe Thursday. The two were reported missing by their family after they failed to return home from running errands Wednesday afternoon in northeast Las Vegas.
Hannah Johnson, 56, and Ryder Palea-Medeiros, 9, were previously last seen in the area of Lake Mead Boulevard and Mt. Hood Street. The boy's mother, Jennifer Kahookano, said the pair went to the store and laundromat at 5 p.m. on May 16 but did not return home.
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— The University of South Carolina confirms a student died from suicide in the school’s social studies building
— A former Union County group home manager is accused of stealing from several disabled residents
— Lowcountry authorities say they made more than 50 arrests in the Charleston area as part of a months-long anti-opioid operation
— A second person has been arrested in shooting death of a Michigan man outside a Greenville hotel last week
67-year-old woman struck by crossfire in Brighton Park shooting
A 67-year-old woman was shot by crossfire Monday evening in the Brighton Park neighborhood on the Southwest Side.
At 5:09 p.m., she was driving a vehicle in the 4000 block of South Western and struck by crossfire when unknown people in a dark-colored vehicle fired shots at unknown people in a light-colored vehicle, according to Chicago Police. The woman was not the intended target in the shooting.
She was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital, where her condition was unknown.
RAYMONDVILLE, Texas (AP) — Officials in a remote South Texas county have approved a contract to open a privately run, 1,000-bed immigration lockup on the site of a tent city prison that was destroyed during a 2015 riot.
The Valley Morning Star of Harlingen reports that Willacy County commissioners on Monday agreed to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center outside Raymondville, about 50 miles (80 kilometers) from the U.S.-Mexico border city of Brownsville.
County Judge Aurelio Guerra says the new lockup will boost the local economy.
The prison that housed 3,000 inmates in tent-like domes closed after the 2015 uprising. A county lawsuit blamed the riot on "abysmal mismanagement" by Utah-based Management & Training Corp.
Management & Training, which bought the site last year, will operate the new immigrant facility.
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SOUTHBRIDGE, Mass. (AP)  Officials say a nurse was stabbed by an emergency room patient at a Massachusetts hospital and suffered serious injuries.
Worcester County District Attorney Joseph Early Jr. says 24-year-old Conor O'Regan attacked the nurse at Harrington Hospital on Wednesday morning.
Hospital officials say O'Regan had been through the registration process and was being directed for care.
Early says O'Regan fled after the stabbing. Southbridge police apprehended him off-campus.
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Authorities say the nurse was airlifted to UMass Medical Center. Early says she is in critical but stable condition.
Authorities say O'Regan is charged with assault with intent to murder and aggravated assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.
O'Regan will be arraigned Thursday in Dudley District Court. It couldn't be determined Wednesday if he has been assigned a public defender.
THE Friends of Benson Library have been awarded a grant of £3,898 a year for the next two years by the parish council.
The amount will reduce if the group secures funding from others sources.
The council’s grant for the current year was £3,600.
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Sri Lanka’s Cabinet approved a proposal by Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Development Minister Mahinda Amaraweera, to establish a think tank forum for the progress of the fisheries sector.
The forum would include economists, environmentalists, lawyers, marine engineers, Naval and wave architects, social welfare representatives of the fisheries and tourism industries, and fishermen.
The forum is expected to formulate a policy for sustainable use and management of Sri Lankan marine resources towards achieving economic development.
The parents of a 10-year-old boy who died on the world's tallest water slide at a Kansas water park say they're still grieving but are thankful for the condolences they've received from around the world.In an interview Monday on ABC's "Good Morning America," Kansas state Rep. Scott Schwab and his wife, Michele, recalled the day in August 2016 when Caleb died as he rode the "Verruckt" water slide at Schlitterbahn Waterpark in Kansas City.They say Caleb was on the ride with his older brother when he was killed.The Schwabs have reached an undisclosed settlement with the park's owners and Zebec, the manufacturer of the raft. "Verruckt" - German for "insane" - is now closed.
In this country we achieve amazing financial results from special appeals – for example Children in Need.
Why not have a week-long appeal for the National Health Service?
It is said to be in dire need.
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Rituals is bringing its philosophy of slowing down to the Ulta Beauty consumer.
After expanding its U.S. footprint with 10 freestanding stores in New York, Rituals is embarking on its first nationwide wholesale partnership with Ulta Beauty.
Callander Bay was littered with ice shacks, snowmobiles and a few full-size trucks over the weekend.
Fishing officially opened Jan. 1.
An Argo went through the ice on Lake Nosbonsing last week, according to Ontario Provincial Police.
Everyone on board managed to escape, there were no injuries.
According to the Canadian Red Cross, the colour of ice may be an indication of its strength. Clear blue ice is strongest.
White opaque or snow ice is half as strong as blue ice. Opaque ice is formed by wet snow freezing on the ice. Grey ice is unsafe. The grayness indicates the presence of water.
Did you know ice thickness should be:
15 cm for walking or skating alone
20 cm for skating parties or games
25 cm for snowmobiles.
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Almonte was optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque on Monday, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.
Almonte was in the mix for an Opening Day roster spot, but a 7.82 ERA across 12.2 Cactus League innings prompted the Rockies to send him back to the minors for some more seasoning. The 23-year-old split time between the Isotopes and Double-A Hartford in 2017, posting a combined 2.91 ERA across 111.1 innings. He could make his major-league debut at some point in 2018 if he holds his own at Triple-A to open the year.
The Temptations frontman Dennis Edwards has died a day before his 75th birthday.
The singer joined the soul group in the late 1960s and appeared on the hits I Can’t Get Next to You, Ball of Confusion, and Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone.
Edwards fronted the group until 1977 and rejoined them briefly in the early 1980s, and again in 1987.
Born in 1943, Edwards also fronted soul group The Contours. He replaced David Ruffin in The Temptations.
He also enjoyed solo success with the title track from his album Don’t Look Any Further, which reached number two on America’s R&B chart. The song was later sampled for Eric B. and Rakim’s rap anthem Paid in Full and featured on Tupac Shakur’s Hit ‘Em Up.
He was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a member of The Temptations in 1989.
Edwards was married to Ruth Pointer of The Pointer Sisters. Their daughter, Issa Pointer, later joined her mother’s group.
The includes Mark's Midtown Coney Island at 3586 Plymouth Road and Benny's Family Dining at 1952 S. Industrial Highway. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services on Friday, April 14, confirmed the second measles case of 2017 in Michigan.
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Golden Knights Trade Goalie Pickard to Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired goalie Calvin Pickard from the Vegas Golden Knights on Friday for forward Tobias Lindberg and a sixth-round pick next year.
Oakland Raiders Week 5 Injury Report: Raiders Will Have Top Receivers Back Against Ravens, But Still Lacking Key PlayersThe Oakland Raiders lost the most important member of their team to injury last week. However, there is some good news when it comes to the Raiders injury report heading into the Baltimore Ravens game.
Boston Globe: “The new chief of staff is often painted as an outsider, but he does have a deep well of experience to draw on to put the White House on firmer ground. He has been a fixture in Washington power circles long enough make the speaking rounds at top Beltway institutions[.] … He has forged ties among members of the House and Senate . . . And his time in the military taught him to create order from chaos, a skill badly needed in a White House roiled by competing factions and populated by outsiders who have no idea how to get things done in Washington.”
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) — US-led coalition strikes in the Kirkuk province of Iraqi Kurdistan killed a Daesh security chief, Ammar Hassan Mohamad Hassan, and his associates, the Kurdistan Region Security Council announced on Tuesday.
.@CJTFOIR The airstrike on the Riyaz-Hawija Road targeted an ISIL convoy. Hassan was also known as Abu Nabil. — KR Security Council (@KRSCPress) 18 апреля 2017 г.
The US-led coalition of 68 nations started to carry out airstrikes against Daesh in Syria and Iraq in 2014, with the strikes in Syria not being authorized by the government of President Bashar Assad or the UN Security Council.
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ABUJA — A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, has ordered the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company Limited, IBEDC, and Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, to maintain status quo prior the Order of June 19, 2018 for the court to determine the merits of the matter.
Trial judge, Justice Nnamdi Dimgba, in a case between IBEDC & 8 Ors v NERC, also ordered accelerated hearing in the matter. With the ruling, NERC’s earlier order giving IBEDC 21 days ultimatum to dissolve current Board of the company is now temporarily on hold until the court comes to a final ruling on the Order.
The matter was adjourned to October 15, 2018 for the hearing of the substantive suit.
It will be recalled that NERC, in an order of June 19, 2018 had directed IBEDC to put machinery in motion for the dissolution of its current Board within a 21 day period, citing alleged delaying the repayment of some loans by IBEDC investors.
© AFP 2017/ BULENT KILIC Thousands of Turks Protest Constitution Referendum Results
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MOSCOW (Sputnik)Turkey's opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) plans to seek the annulment of a government-backed referendum with the Supreme Election Board (YSK), Turkish media reported Tuesday.
"The CHP to appeal to YSK to cancel the referendum at 2:30 p.m. [11:30 GMT]," the Haberturk broadcaster said on Twitter.
Preliminary results indicate over half of the voters in Turkey supported the proposed expansion of presidential powers during Sunday's referendum.
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Sneha Shetty and Sona Mohapatra are back with yet another bang on music video called ‘Tori Surat’ after the success of their first music video ‘Ankahee’. This video has Sona Mohapatra in unique earthy incarnations of the feminine divine from different cultures shot in a contemporary environment giving the video a sleek futuristic look, a cut above the rest. The Song has already crossed 4 million views on Facebook and will be soon aired on the Music channels for the audience to enjoy.
The DOP Girish Kant has done wonders with his beautiful breath taking shots. Sona Mohapatra sings the immortal Sufi Love poetry penned by Ameer Khusro for his murshid & beloved, Nizammudin Auliya. The ancient 11th century lyrics have a brand new composition & music by Ram Sampath & a fabulous high energy video directed by Sneha Shetty, who has been meticulously trained by ace filmmaker, Mr. Rohit Shetty with whom she has been working as a chief assistant director for the past 10 years.
1. Valley Christian, San Jose (8-0-1)The Warriors are unbeaten through nine games and have given up nine runs this season. Nick Marinconz, Coleman Brigman and Ryan Belluomini each had two hits in a...
And Idris Elba's DCI John Luther isn't in the best state
This will hurt. Not our words, but those of the eerie new Luther series five trailer, which sees Idris Elba’s titular troubled detective heavy breathing and limping through a darkened corridor before suddenly stopping.
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And that’s about it, despite the cameras rolling for the last few months to create four new episodes of the BBC1 drama.
So what else do we know about the upcoming series? Again, not much. Elba has been tight-lipped about the episodes, but he hinted to RadioTimes.com that Ruth Wilson’s enigmatic killer Alice may return, last seen in the series three finale four years ago.
“It’s classic Luther,” he added. “We’re not reinventing the wheel.”
Luther launched in 2010, followed by a second series in 2011 and a third in 2013. The last we saw of the drama was a two-episode fourth series which was broadcast in December 2015.
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The BBC haven’t yet announced when the fifth series will hit our screens.
Heat's Tyler Johnson, left, drives pass Piston's Ish Smith during the Heat vs Detroit game inside the American Airlines Arena on Sunday, January 1, 2017. Heat's Tyler Johnson, center, shoots the jump shot over Piston's Tobias Harris, left, and Jon Leuer, right, during the Heat vs Detroit game inside the American Airlines Arena on Sunday, January 1, 2017.
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BERLIN: Germany's interior ministry is already working on preparing agreements with other European Union countries to return refugees to the countries in which they first registered their asylum claims, a ministry spokeswoman said on Wednesday.
Interior Minister Horst Seehofer is due to travel to Vienna on Wednesday, where he will hold talks with Austria's Chancellor Sebastian Kurz, and Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban is scheduled to meet Chancellor Angela Merkel in Berlin.
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Ministry spokeswoman Eleonore Petermann added that there was as yet no timetable for the signing of any agreements.
(Reporting by Thomas Escritt; Editing by Michael Nienaber)
Bernard Kenny was awarded the George Medal after trying to save the MP last year.
Bernard Kenny was stabbed trying to save Jo Cox's life. PA/SWNS
Bernard Kenny, who was stabbed trying to stop a right-wing extremist from murdering MP Jo Cox, has died.
His son Phil Kenny, 58, confirmed that his father died on Monday morning.
Former miner Mr Kenny, 79, was seriously injured as he intervened when Thomas Mair attacked Mrs Cox in his home village of Birstall, West Yorkshire, in June 2016.
He was later awarded the George Medal for his bravery.
April 10 Econocom Group SA:
* Success of the ORNANE conversion operation
* Announces created 10,050,928 new shares, bringing the number of shares issued to 122,570,215 compared with 112,519,287 shares at December 31, 2016
* Currently holds 4,184,082 treasury shares, excluding liquidity contract (compared to 5,364,264 at December 31, 2016) Source text: bit.ly/2nyewDH Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
THOUSAND PALMS (CBSLA) — A preliminary 3.8-magnitude earthquake was reported in the Thousand Palms area of Riverside County Wednesday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
According to the USGS, the quake struck at around 12:22 p.m., around 8.1 miles north-northeast of Thousand Palms, 10.6 miles east-southeast of Desert Hot Springs and 13.7 miles east-northeast of Palm Springs.
A number of people throughout Riverside County took to social media following the quake.
Wow! Just felt a major shaker in Palm Springs! #earthquake — Stephen Bridges (@bridge2nowhere) May 30, 2018
We just had a sharp jolt and rolling earthquake in Cathedral City. Make sure you have an earthquake kit in your home, car, and at work. — Chief Travis Walker (@CCPDWALKER) May 30, 2018
Just had a Earth Quake here in Southern California. — Boudreaux (@Intersexedman) May 30, 2018
No injuries or damage have yet to be reported.
This is a breaking news report. More information will be provided as it becomes available.
Welsh wizard Gareth Bale has agreed to leave European champions Real Madrid in the summer, according to today’s football transfer grapevine.
The rumour mill also suggests that manager Arsene Wenger has finally accepted that Olivier Giroud has a future at Arsenal and is prepared to start him in more matches, but he could soon be losing Hector Bellerin to Juventus.
Prasanta Bori, executive member of Mising Autonomous Council, inaugurated the Dr Bhupen Hazarika  Bikram Sing Yien Samannay Khera, the venue of the festival where over 140 stalls were installed by traders from across the State. The exhibition was inaugurated by Kashyap Joshipura, DGM, Corporate Communications, ONGC, Nazira.
The souvenir Bornoi Pempati, edited by Anil Panging, was released by Dr Soumerjyoti Mahanta, principal of Sivasagar Commerce College. The traditional sports competitions were inaugurated by Sarat Hazarika, AASUs education chief convenor.
Netanyahu sent his condolences to the families of the victims of the Istanbul attack, and his wishes for a speedy recovery to those injured, including one Israeli woman who was hurt in the attack. PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu responds to the speech given in Washington on Wednesday by Secretary of State John Kerry..
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The State Law Enforcement Division has taken over an investigation into a man found dead inside a residence in Branchville, according to police.
Branchville Police Department Chief Randy Clark said an as-yet-to-be-identified man was found dead in a home on Carrie Street on Friday.
Clark said SLED is now investigating the incident. No other details have been made available.
SLED officials say they have taken over the investigation as a homicide at the request of the Branchville Police Department.
If you have any information about this incident, you are urged to contact Crimestoppers in any of the following ways: Call 1-888-CRIME SC (888-274-6372), Text TIPSC plus your tip info to CRIMES (274637), visit www.midlandscrimestoppers.com and email a tip. Your identity will be kept anonymous, and if your tip leads to an arrest, you could be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000.
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DANBURY, Conn. (AP)  Health officials have confirmed that norovirus sickened about 100 students at Western Connecticut State University and prompted the school to close for the day for disinfecting.
State Department of Public Health officials said Monday that testing confirmed norovirus, which is a highly contagious bug that causes diarrhea, nausea, muscle pain, vomiting and other symptoms.
University officials said both campuses in Danbury are closed Monday as maintenance crews clean and disinfect school buildings. About 5,700 students attend WCSU.
Health officials are urging students and staff to frequently wash their hands with soap and water and, if they have symptoms, to avoid certain activities including preparing food for others and working in day cares, health care facilities and restaurants.
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The source of the norovirus outbreak wasn't immediately clear.
MONROE, La. — Frank Bartley IV had 22 points to lead Louisiana to its 20th win of the season, beating Louisiana-Monroe 80-59 on Saturday to remain undefeated in Sun Belt Conference play.
This was the earliest date in school history for the Ragin’ Cajuns to reach the 20-win mark. Louisiana (20-3, 10-0) has won 20 games for the fourth time in the past five years. The win also gives Louisiana 16 straight Sun Belt wins over two seasons.
The Ragin’ Cajuns will face Georgia State, the second-place team, on Thursday.
Malik Marquetti had 17 points, JaKeenan Gant added 14 with six blocks and Johnathan Stove and Bryce Washington chipped in 12 apiece for the Ragin’ Cajuns.
Louisiana shot 55 per cent (29-53) from the floor, while limiting ULM to 22-of-58 shooting (38 per cent).
The Ragin’ Cajuns jumped out to a 20-8 lead and took a 38-33 advantage into the break. They pushed their lead to 62-40 and coasted home.
Jordan Harris had 16 points and Travis Munnings 14 for the Warhawks (9-12, 3-7).
LIBERTY TWP., MI - A suspected intoxicated motorcyclist killed in a late-night single-vehicle crash Saturday has been identified by police.
Paul R. Simon, 53, of Horton died Aug. 12, shortly after crashing his motorcycle into a guardrail in Liberty Township, according to a statement from the Jackson County Sheriff's Office.
Simon was heading west at about 11:50 p.m. on Jefferson Road, west of Skiff Lake Road, when he struck a guardrail on an S-curve and suffered critical injuries, police said.
He was taken to Henry Ford Allegiance Health in critical condition where he later died, police said.
Simon was wearing a helmet. Both speed and alcohol appear to have been factors, the sheriff's office report.
The crash is still under investigation.
Cleveland forward Kevin Love won't have surgery on his broken left hand, the Cavaliers said Friday, saying the five-time NBA All-Star will likely miss the next eighth weeks.
Love suffered a non-displaced fracture in his fifth metacarpal in the first quarter of Tuesday's game against the Detroit Pistons.
He was examined by specialists in New York City on Thursday and will undergo a non-surgical treatment and rehabilitation process to repair the injury, the Cavaliers said in an update posted on their website.
Love is having one of his best seasons since joining the Cavaliers in 2014-15, averaging 18.2 points and 9.6 rebounds while shooting 46.3 percent from the field and 40.4 percent from three-pointers.
He was selected to the February 18 All-Star Game in Los Angeles, but will be replaced by Miami Heat guard Goran Dragic.
Sharp Memorial Hospital paid special tribute to its "Living Kidney Donors" Wednesday night.
More than 30 San Diegans who donated kidneys last year were honored with an appreciation dinner along with surgeons and other Sharp Memorial staff.
Highly touted high school quarterback Justin Fields plans to attend Georgia next year.
Fields is from Harrison High School in Kennesaw, Georgia. He announced at a pep rally at the school Friday his nonbinding verbal commitment to the Bulldogs. According to 247Sports' composite rankings of the major recruiting analysts, Fields is the No. 1 overall player in the country.
Fields verbally committed to Penn State late last year, but backed off that in the spring. He had taken official visits to Alabama and LSU.
Fields adds more intrigue to No. 5 Georgia's quarterback situation. Five-star recruit Jacob Eason started last season as a freshman, but freshman Jake Fromm took over when Eason got hurt in this season and has played well. All three could be on the roster by spring.
Are you listening? Podcasting and the power of sound Oral-only storytelling is one of human’s longest mediums, but in the age of TV and the internet, sound faded by ...
Oral-only storytelling is one of human’s longest mediums, but in the age of TV and the internet, sound faded by the wayside for many content producers. But in the hyper-digital era, it’s getting renewed life. Nearly 10 million Canadians tune in to a podcast in the last year – and that number is on the rise.
Are you listening yet? Stuart Cox, president of Antica Productions will delve into why the medium is such a powerful one, how the voice alone can enrich a story, and explore how companies can make a bit of coin along the way.
April 28 Fujitsu Ltd
* Says it will sell 1.9 million shares of unit FUJITSU TEN LIMITED. to DENSO Corporation , for 16.51 billion yen
* Says it will decrease voting power in FUJITSU TEN LIMITED. to 14 percent (644,000 shares) from 55 percent (2.5 million shares)
* Says transaction effective Oct. 2
Source text in Japanese:goo.gl/LNiaeQ
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Regarding coverage of the Grammy Awards: Hip-hop artists deserve their due and their glory. But when The Times' writers insist that hip-hop is now "culturally dominant," it raises issues. First, when anyone insists that any art form is culturally dominant to the point of being the Future, it instantly isn't. Second, it seems to imply that other forms of music are no longer relevant, that if we care about justice and truth, we'll mainly listen to hip-hop (or rock or punk or country). This isn't helpful, because we have a nation of mono-cultures, i.e. people who listen, read or watch only one thing — whether it's Fox News or golden oldies or hip-hop. Genius in all other forms goes unnoticed or forgotten. Hip-hop is strong and deserves its day in the sun, but let the art form stand or fall on its own.
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Firefighters are currently dealing with a field fire in Warrington Road, Olney.
Around 40 acres of standing crop is alight and crews from Newport Pagnell, Broughton, Bedfordshire and Bletchley are in attendance.
Firefighters are using beaters and a hose reel to deal with the fire.
Two women were killed and two men were seriously injured in Vail, Friday, Feb. 2, authorities said.
The Pima County Sheriff's Department said the incident began around 4 p.m. with a call about an aggravated assault.
The PCSD located an injured man in the 3200 block of East Calle Agassiz. The man was able to tell authorities there were more victims at a home in the 400 block of North Tomasita Drive.
Deputies discovered two women dead inside the home and then found a second injured man in a culvert outside the house.
The second man is believed to be the suspect in the attack. Both men are being treated at a local hospital for serious injuries.
All four people lived together in the home on Tomasita Drive, according to the PCSD.
The names of the victims and suspect have not been released and the investigation is ongoing.
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Arenado (hand) is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Braves, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
Arenado will get the day off as he continues to nurse a hand injury he sustained after getting hit by a pitch during Sunday's game against the Marlins. X-rays came back negative, so the injury isn't expected to keep him sidelined for too long, though the Rockies will ultimately play it safe with their star third baseman. Pat Valaika is starting at the hot corner in his place, while Ryan McMahon could also draw starts there for any time Arenado is forced to miss.
Mississippi Mills Yard of the Week which is sponsored by the Almonte and District Horticultural Society.
This week’s Yard of the Week belongs to a local business: Mississippi Veterinary Services at 2809 County Road 29 near Pakenham. The front entrance has plenty of colourful pots making a visit to the vet a more uplifting experience. The building is surrounded by wonderful shrubs and perennials like peonies and daylilies. A bed planted with annuals adds even more colour to the property. The gardens are designed and maintained by their very talented gardener, Brian Hanna, and staff take turns watering and weeding to make sure the plants look great throughout the season.
1:13 It's a girl! First local baby of the new year born at St. Elizabeth's Pause
1:20 Blues forward David Perron talks about the NHL Winter Classic
2:41 Kristen Poshard talks about personal tragedy and her new position with Madison County
1:46 Hall of Famer Chris Pronger returns to the ice for Winter Classic Alumni Game
3:30 Woman charged with felony in connection with Monday incident near Marissa
2:00 Estes, Thomas connect to give East St. Louis playoff win
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A man who police believe is responsible for a string of church burglaries is now in police custody.
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Between February 21 and March 14 police say Darrius Vassar broke into at least 11 churches and stole several belongings.
The 22-year-old was apprehended at a Morrow Walmart where police noticed he had several injuries.
Upon further inspection it was determined that the injuries were congruent with a church burglary a short distance from the super store where shattered glass and a large amount of blood were discovered.
Detectives also learned of several pawn shop transactions made over the past month, including a transaction for an iPad Mini which was reported stolen by a church.
Vassar confessed to committing the string of burglaries and told detectives where to find other stolen items.
He is facing multiple burglary and criminal trespassing.
The investigation is ongoing and additional charges are pending, according to police.
Judge order the State to reinstate those who were illegally taken off of the voter rolls. She also informed the State to stop taking voters off the roles within 90 days of the election.
The first step in making sure you pick a job you’re going to love is to match your strengths to your career. From the get go, you have three types of strengths to think about:
1. Are you happiest when you use your head (intellect) as an accountant or lawyer would, for instance?
2. Perhaps, you’re better when you can use your ‘heart’ as teachers, nurses and social workers do when they teach and care for others.
3. Or, are you fulfilled when you use your hands as carpenters, artists and builders do?
Each of these strengths are extremely important and all contribute to society.
Match your personality type for greater job pleasure
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After another dominant regular season, the Golden State Warriors won their second NBA title in three years.
With a championship in any major professional sport, it usually comes with a trip to the White House in Washington D.C. to be congratulated by the president of the United States, who currently is Donald Trump.
There sometimes are a few individuals who decline the offer, which is their absolute right. And Warriors superstar point guard Stephen Curry, like teammate Andre Iguodala, apparently has become a part of that group, as reported Wednesday.
Steph Curry just said he probably wouldn't go to the White House — Marcus Thompson (@ThompsonScribe) June 14, 2017
Curry said the team still has to discuss the White House visit. But he has his preference — Marcus Thompson (@ThompsonScribe) June 14, 2017
Whether Curry decides to attend or not, the result and achievement stays the same — he is an NBA champion.
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Lakers' Josh Hart On LiAngelo Ball: 'If He Can Help, I Want Him'
Lakers' Josh Hart on LiAngelo Ball: 'If He Can Help, I Want Him'
ATHENS Feb 13 Greece is striving to reach a "political" deal with its international lenders on all issues delaying the conclusion of a key bailout review by a February 20 Eurogroup meeting, the country's finance minister Euclid Tsakalotos said on Monday.
Tsakalotos also told Antenna TV that Greece was not asking the International Monetary Fund "for favourable treatment" but urged the fund to make a decision on whether it would participate in Greece's third rescue programme.
IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde told Reuters in an interview earlier on Monday that the fund could not compromise its principles and cut a sweetheart deal for Greece.
"I would tell Mrs Lagarde to make a decision on whether the fund should participate in the programme, to have fair demands which are not extreme," Tsakalotos said. "What cannot be forgiven is eating up time without giving answers on its intentions." (Reporting by Renee Maltezou and Karolina Tagaris)
"This is not good," Borg recalled.
When they finally arrived in Grand Forks, the National Guard sent them to Grand Forks Air Force Base. There, they put their name on a list to have their dog rescued.
While at the base, Borg happened to be watching "Good Morning America," when he saw the show doing a story on rescuing pets as part of its flood coverage.
"All of a sudden, they showed our front door, and this guy is walking into our house," Borg said. "He had unlocked our front door and walked into our house, and we saw that on 'Good Morning America,' and saw that our cats were still doing OK. It was pretty unique and hard to believe that was our house."
During the rescue, a diver had to jump into the floodwaters. When the Borgs returned to their home they discovered the diver's California license was sitting in the foyer. It must have fallen out when he jumped in.
Dec 11(Reuters) - Flexium Interconnect Inc :
* Says it buys back 5 million shares at T$116.95/share during Nov. 6 to Dec. 11
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/z8jzm3
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Minivan driver shot, crashes into tree in Racine
RACINE, Wis. (AP) — Racine police responding to a report of gunshots found a minivan had crashed into a tree.
Inside the minivan officers found an unresponsive driver Sunday about 10:30 p.m. Police say they found the driver had been shot. Life saving measures were unsuccessful and the operator was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The investigation is ongoing.
Morrow is seen as the Cubs' would-be closer, barring further offseason additions, Gordon Wittenmyer of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Wittenmyer goes on to say that the Cubs are keeping the door open for an affordable Wade Davis reunion, in which case Morrow would move to a setup role. Even if the Cubs don't add another closer between now and Opening Day, Morrow would be a shaky fantasy option, given his injury history and the presence of Carl Edwards Jr. and Justin Wilson, who are also very capable options for the ninth inning. Morrow notched a 2.06 ERA, 0.92 WHIP and 50 strikeouts in 43.2 innings as a setup man with the Dodgers last season.
× Toy-like fireworks can confuse children, parents be aware
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Fireworks are popular among all ages. They come in different shapes and sizes which can confuse the young. Parents use caution when kids are near or around the explosives.
Kids love the explosive sound, bright lights and looks of a firework. The designs play a great part against competitors but a bad element to children. A North Carolina fire marshal explains his disappointment.
“It’s very discouraging that these manufacturers are making these fireworks to look like toys. In no way, shape, or form are these toys,” Adam Ryerson said, of the Concord Fire Department.
A disposable trick is to put the item inside a bucket of water for 24 hours.
An American goes to Libya to help friends fight Qaddafi forces but is captured and held in solitary confinement.
A family had to be rescued from their home after a fire filled the house with smoke in the early hours of New Year's Day.
Two adults and two children were saved from the building in Randlay, Telford, just after midnight on January 1.
Fire crews raced to the scene after a neighbour raised the alarm.
Station commander James Bainbridge said that the fire had been caused by unattended cooking.
He tweeted: "Unconscious occupant given Oxygen therapy by fire crew before handover of whole family to West Midlands Ambulance Service."
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Whether you’re shopping for Easter art supplies or just getting into adult coloring books, Amazon’s deeply discounting Crayola gear in today’s Gold Box.
Unfortunately, there aren’t actually any adult coloring books included in the sale, but there are some markers and colored pencils designed just for them, in addition to construction paper, tracing pads, Silly Putty, finger paints, and a lot more. A few highlights are below, but head over to Amazon to see the rest.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Eurocine Vaccines Ab:
* SAYS ‍CREATES FIRST NASAL INFLUENZA VACCINE APPROVED FOR CHILDREN UNDER AGE OF TWO.​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
April 24 (Reuters) - Mirati Therapeutics Inc:
* MIRATI THERAPEUTICS ANNOUNCES PROGRESS OF LEAD PROGRAMS AND PROVIDES UPDATED POSITIVE CLINICAL TRIAL RESULTS FOR IMMUNO-ONCOLOGY COMBINATION TRIALS
* MIRATI THERAPEUTICS INC - MRTX849 ON TRACK FOR AN INVESTIGATIONAL NEW DRUG SUBMISSION IN Q4 OF 2018
* MIRATI THERAPEUTICS - SITRAVATINIB BEING EVALUATED IN PHASE 2 STUDY IN COMBINATION WITH NIVOLUMAB HAS BEEN WELL-TOLERATED Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Donskoi (upper body) skated and continues to be considered day-to-day, Kevin Kurz of The Athletic Bay Area reports.
While a return to the ice is certainly a positive sign for Donskoi, he'll likely need to participate in a full-contact practice or two before getting back in the lineup. That considered, the Finnish forward can be considered a strong doubt to see game action until practicing with his teammates, including Tuesday's contest against New Jersey.
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Londis is giving away food to those who need it the most in Tiverton.
The store is inviting those who may be struggling to see what is on offer in the reduced section at the Market Street store.
Manager Christoph Adock said: “Waste is an issue across all supermarkets so rather than throwing it away we are thinking of people out there who need it the most.
“We’ve all come together in the store with a plan to help people who need it, otherwise it gets thrown into the bin when homeless and those who need help could have it.”
Mr Adcock explained that during the evenings between 8:30pm and 9:00pm people can visit the shop and any item left in the reduced section will be given to them.
He added: “I live locally in Tiverton and have seen people struggling, I know a few who are homeless so we thought rather than throw it away we’d give it to people who need it the most.”
Lincolnshire’s Gunby Hall and Gardens is hosting its ever popular annual Apple Day this Sunday (October 8).
The National Trust property in Spilsby will have impressive displays of 50 plus varieties of apples, with lots to see and sample on the day.
Enjoy a fun family day out from 11am-5pm.
There will also be opportunities to buy apple trees and bags of apples, freshly plucked from the trees.
Furthermore, visitors can bring their own ‘mystery’ apples from their garden to have them identified by their experts, who can give advice on how to best look after the tree they came from.
Trade and craft stalls will also be dotted throughout the gardens and courtyard, with something on offer for every taste.
This year you can even try your hand at pressing apples and drink some fresh juice you’ve pressed yourself.
Admission is £8.75 for house and gardens and £6.25 for gardens only. For more info, please visit: www.national trust.org.uk/gunby-hall.
WASHINGTON The U.S. military said on Friday it tracked a North Korean ballistic missile launch but the missile did not leave North Korean territory and did not pose a threat to North America.
Commander Dave Benham, a spokesman for U.S. Pacific Command, said the missile launch took place at 10:33 a.m. Hawaii time (2033 GMT) from near the Pukchang airfield.
U.S. officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the missile was probably a medium-range missile known as a KN-17 and appears to have broken up within minutes of taking off.
(Reporting by Idrees Ali; Editing by James Dalgleish)
Welcome to our group test of base layers suitable for busy equestrians. All of the items of clothing in this group test have been thoroughly tested by busy yard owner and hunting enthusiast Harriet Rimmer. Find out what she thought below.
Stierna’s official description
The Halo Polo SS top is perfect for a warm summer day, but can also be worn as an under layer. The cool anti-odour fabric is naturally anti-bacterial, which serves to minimise bad smells to keep you fresh both during and after your ride.
Harriet’s first impressions
This t-shirt look basic, but practical so should be good for everyday use.
Overview of performance
This is a particularly cool top that is very breathable and hangs off your body well. The anti-bacterial fabric meant I could ride out 6-7 racehorses and not smell at all afterwards.
Harriet’s likes and dislikes
I loved how breathable, lightweight and comfy this top is. The design is very basic and you could argue that it is slightly boring, but it performs brilliantly.
April 28 Maternus Kliniken AG:
* FY group sales of 124.0 million euros ($134.68 million)were slightly higher than in the previous year
* FY operating profit (EBIT) of 5.8 million euros and profit for the year of 1.1 million euros
* FY EBIT declined from 8.1 million euros in previous year to 5.8 million euros, net profit for the year was 1.1 million euros, compared to 2.4 million euros in the previous year
* Expects to achieve a sales increase of around 3 percent in 2017 and an EBIT of at least 5 million euros adjusted for special expenses Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9207 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
Feb 2 (Reuters) - IS BANKASI:
* FY 2017 NET PROFIT OF 5.31 BILLION LIRA VERSUS 4.70 BILLION LIRA YEAR AGO
* FY 2017 NET INTEREST INCOME OF 13.21 BILLION LIRA VERSUS 10.84 BILLION LIRA YEAR AGO
* FY 2017 NET FEE AND COMMISSION INCOME 3.37 BILLION LIRA VERSUS 2.84 BILLION LIRA YEAR AGO
* NON-PERFORMING LOANS AT END OF 2017 5.38 BILLION LIRA VERSUS 4.93 BILLION LIRA YEAR AGO Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
BOSTON (AP) — Prosecutors have asked a judge to let jurors consider a lesser charge in the murder trial of a man accused of killing a 2-year-old girl who became known as Baby Doe after her body washed up on a Boston Harbor beach.
Prosecutors on Tuesday asked that the jury be allowed to consider involuntary manslaughter in Michael McCarthy’s trial. The defense objected to the request.
McCarthy is charged with killing Bella Bond. The girl’s mother, Rachelle Bond, says McCarthy punched the girl in the abdomen repeatedly until she died in 2015.
McCarthy’s lawyer says Bond killed the girl.
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The mother pleaded guilty to being an accessory after the fact for helping dispose of the body.
A composite image of Bella was shared by millions of people on social media after her body was found on Deer Island in June 2015.
Published on Aug 14, 2017
On MSNBC, while discussing the growing tensions between the US and North Korea, Brian Williams actually admitted that the media’s job is to scare people to death.
Last year will be remembered for a lot of ups and downs, but the quality of games released was consistently excellent.
There were mega blockbuster releases like Uncharted 4, Dishonored 2 and Titanfall 2 which lit up the lives of proper gamers.
So, in the spirit of bettering ourselves each new year, here’s a look at three of the most hotly anticipated games of 2017.
Our pick of the bunch would definitely be the Red Dead Redemption sequel, which Rockstar teased with this cryptic tweet back in October
Many games already have release dates for early in the year including Resident Evil 7, Halo Wars 2 and Kingdom Hearts 3.
Controllers at the ready.
April 28 Info Edge India Ltd
* Clarifies on news item "Zomato raises $20 million'
* Says Zomato has not raised any fresh funds, instead it has increased its authorized share capital recently Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
CLEVELAND -- Free-agent outfielder Melky Cabrera has agreed to a minor league contract with the Cleveland Indians.
The deal is contingent on the 33-year-old's passing a physical. Cabrera spent last season with the Chicago White Sox and Kansas City Royals, batting .285 with 17 homers and 85 RBIs in 156 games.
Cabrera's agreement was first reported by MLB Network.
A 13-year veteran, Cabrera will add depth to Cleveland's outfield and give the club another veteran with playoff experience. Once he is cleared medically and signed, Cabrera is expected to spend some time with Triple-A Columbus before the Indians consider adding him to their roster.
Cabrera has a .286 career average, with 131 homers and 768 RBIs. He was an All-Star in 2012 with San Francisco.
Cabrera also has played for the Yankees, Braves and Blue Jays.
Graphic: Erica Offutt
If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits $20... you’re going to see some serious amount of bonus features. On top of the three films, this also includes deleted scenes, Q&A with the director, and behind-the-scenes content.
Brooklyn Prosecutor Who Wiretapped Ex-Lover Gets 1 Year
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 6:03 PM EST) -- A Brooklyn prosecutor who copped to forging judges' signatures to illegally wiretap a married police detective with whom she’d had an affair and his new romantic interest was sentenced Friday to a year in federal prison.
Before her sentencing in New York federal court, Tara Frances Lenich, who once led high-stakes cases against gang members and drug traffickers at the Kings County District Attorney's Office, made a tearful appeal to the judge, calling her relationship with the detective “completely destructive.”
And when it “went from bad...
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Processes of resettling internally displaced persons are affected by a range of different factors that policymakers need to take into account. This is concluded in a newly completed PhD thesis from the University of Gothenburg on internal displacement and resettlement in Sri Lanka.
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Win one of five F&N Healthier Choice hampers, worth $50 each.
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Taste exceptional Decanter World Wine Award winners from the 2018 competition, all looking to secure distribution in the UK.
Join us at the OXO2, London on the 20 September to taste exceptional DWWA 2018 award-winners that are currently seeking distribution in UK markets.
This tasting is open to all the UK trade, including merchants, sommeliers, wine buyers and importers.
Due to limited spaces producers will not be able to attend.
Date: 20 September
Time: 2 – 5:30pm
Location: OXO Tower Wharf, Bargehouse Street, Southbank, London, SE1 9PH
Ontario Provincial Police say a man from Spanish is facing charges after police found he was in possession of firearms he was not supposed to be.
On Sunday, police were called after a mother wanted officers to accompany her daughter to an ex-boyfriends house to get her personal belongings.
Police say an investigation showed the 21-year-old daughter had allegedly been physically assaulted by the man in the past and he had destroyed two of her electronic devices.
Police say they determined the man had three firearms in his home. The guns were not secured when police found them in a closet. The man didn't have a possession acquisition licence.
The 21-year-old man has been charged with three counts of assault, two counts of mischief under $5,000, and unauthorized possession and careless storage of a firearm.
He's scheduled to appear in court next month.
While the culture regains their composure after losing it over Pusha T’s “Story of Adidon,” Jay Rock comes through with some fire of his own and brought his TDE fam with him for the cookout.
In his cinematic visuals to “WIN” Jay Rock taps Kendrick Lamar to help him celebrate his victories everywhere from on the playing field to the battlefield and features a quick appearance from the TDE squad.
Waka Flocka Flame meanwhile goes Black Trump and inspires a gang of white folks to go absolutely nuts at an open field concert under a red sky for his visuals to “Rock Paper Scissors.” Them mosh pits be next level, b.
Check out the rest of today’s drops including work from Jaden Smith featuring Nick Jams, Roy Woods, and more.
JAY ROCK – “WIN”
WAKA FLOCKA FLAME – “ROCK PAPER SCISSORS”
JADEN SMITH FT. NICKY JAM – “ICON REMIX”
ROY WOODS – “SOMETHING NEW”
MAGESTIK LEGEND – “ALL THIS TIME”
VEE THA RULA – “HALO”
TRIZZ – “STATIC”
SANTA CLARA – The San Francisco 49ers have officially fired General Manager Trent Baalke, and NaVorro Bowman said he’s sad to see him leave.
Bowman was drafted in the 2010 draft by the 49ers, when Trent Baalke was the Director of Player Personnel.
“Me and Trent have had a great relationship throughout the seven years I’ve been in the league,” said Bowman. “He’s cared about me as a person and not just as a football player, so it’s deeper than this.”
NaVorro Bowman’s season ended in early October when he tore his ACL against the Dallas Cowboys during their Week 4 matchup. The veteran linebacker said it was tough for him to watch the 49ers from the sideline.
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NaVorro Bowman said 2016 was 'tough for me to watch,' and explained why he's sad to see Trent Baalke leave the 49ers pic.twitter.com/d3dshkxE9l — KNBR (@KNBR) January 2, 2017
For more coverage of the 49ers, including the firings of both Trent Baalke and Chip Kelly, head to our 49ers home.
As the markets transitioned into Thursday’s trading session, a report from the Wall Street Journal crossed the wires saying that the US is planning on applying tariffs on European steel and aluminum, further escalating trade tensions. The US …
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A special school in Silverdale is celebrating an outstanding Ofsted report.
Bleasdale School was given the top rating by the education watchdog after an inspection.
The residential school caters for pupils with profound multiple learning difficulties between the ages of two and 19 years.
Kairen Dexter, head teacher, said “We are very proud of our ‘outstanding’ school. Staff and pupils are amazing.”
Inspectors found everyone in school works in a highly effective collaborative manner to support the children and young people.
This is exemplified by the sharing of staff skills and expertise across the school and residence. The report found a key strength of the setting is enabling children and young people to become as independent as possible.
Another parent said “the school provides an excellent nurturing and stimulating environment for each child to reach their full potential”.
April 3 Centerpoint Energy Inc:
* Centerpoint Energy submits proposal to enhance and build electric transmission facilities to serve the growing petrochemical industry along the Texas Gulf Coast
* Centerpoint Energy- co expects to have proposed enhancements complete by summer 2019 and proposed new line is anticipated to be in service in 2021 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
At least 11 Pakistani soldiers were killed and 13 wounded in a suicide bomb attack at an army base in the Swat Valley.
The Pakistani Army issued a statement saying a single attacker blew himself up on February 3 at an "army sports area" where soldiers were playing volleyball as civilians watched.
One officer was reportedly among the killed.
The attack was claimed by the Tehrik-e Taliban, which called it "a revenge attack."
Pakistani Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi called the incident "a cowardly attack" and pledged to root out "the last trace" of terrorism in Pakistan.
Based on reporting by AP and Reuters
Jani, right, and Mike Thomas watch their son Justin Thomas win the PGA Championship golf tournament at the Quail Hollow Club Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017, in Charlotte, N.C. John Bazemore AP Photo
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Royal Nickel Corp
* RNC elects not to extend SKO purchase option
* Royal Nickel Corp - ‍RNC had right to extend option period for an additional six months by payment of A$4 million to Westgold​
* Royal Nickel Corp - ‍elected not to extend option to acquire Westgold's South Kalgoorlie operations​
* Royal Nickel Corp - decision not to extend option period has no impact on 12 month toll-processing agreement that is in place between parties Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
CNBC's Courtney Reagan reports the highlights of her interview with Macy's CEO Jeff Gennette at the Shoptalk Conference.
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The Sunday Times reports on an alleged plot by Brexiteers to build a "dream team" at No 10. It says Tory MPs have warned the prime minister will face a coup if she insists on moving forward with plans to keep the UK in the customs union. The paper reveals Eurosceptics have urged the foreign secretary to consider a pact which would see Michael Gove as deputy prime minister and Jacob Rees-Mogg appointed the chancellor. It also claims despite Boris Johnson offering support to Theresa May, he told plotters he was "ready" for a future leadership contest.
President All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen Party (AIMIM) Asaduddin Owaisi on Saturday reacted on Kashmiri students attacked in Haryana and said the Haryana's BJP-led government has completely failed in living up to its constitutional responsibility of providing protection and security to the people across the state. "Two Kashmiri students were deliberately targeted after they came out of a mosque. I strongly condemn this," Owaisi added.
This video shows how a Fi-Bar 50,000 filament tow, once converted, has the unique characteristic of being able to withstand about 3,000 degrees Celsius without completely burning up. Plain carbon fiber would not have been able to withstand such a demonstration, likely failing in the first few seconds.
Style April 2017 Here's how you can dress exactly like the #SB2K17 crew
Board shorts, fun tanks, hats turned backwards, sweet shades and the occasional pair of flip-flops. Those are your attire standards if you ever want to orchestrate an #SB2K17-like golf trip**. The crew at Bakers Bay clearly made style a priority in 2017, sporting unique patterns that screamed, “SPRING BREAK.” As it turns out, the majority of their pieces come from a Florida-based company called Duvin, which specializes in unique prints and pieces that emote a Southern Cali vibe. Scroll down to see where you can buy some of the exact items Rickie, Jordan, Justin and Smylie sported during their week in paradise.
**Since you'll probably never find a golf course that allows us mere mortals to wear tank tops and flip-flops, wearing fun board shorts with your traditional polo and golf shoes would go a long way in injecting some Spring Break-like flavor.
2 people wounded in West Pullman shooting
Two people were wounded in a shooting early Sunday in the West Pullman neighborhood on the Far South Side.
The shooting happened about 12:35 a.m. in the 11700 block of South Sangamon, Chicago Police said.
A 19-year-old woman was shot in the hand and in good condition, and an 18-year-old man was shot in the abdomen and in serious condition, police said.
John Stamos, Caitlin McHugh Robbed Hours Before Wedding
John Stamos and Caitlin McHugh Get Robbed Hours Before Wedding
EXCLUSIVE
John Stamos and his fiance Caitlin McHugh are getting married this weekend -- TMZ has learned -- but they had to spend time with cops because she's the victim of a jewelry heist.
Law enforcement sources tell TMZ, Caitlin was staying at the Beverly Hills Hotel Friday when she left -- presumably for dinner -- and came back to find burglars had broken into her bungalow and stolen around $165,000 in jewelry.
What's worse ... we're told the jewelry was on loan from the Neil Lane collection, which means she's on the hook to the jeweler.
We're told Caitlin called John and he rushed over to the hotel to comfort his pregnant fiance.
Cops tell us there was no sign of forced entry.
So far, no suspects.
"I see memes and GIFs of that scene all the time," actor Pat Healy tells THR. "It's been 18 years and people are still talking about it."
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Two men were rescued from a sea cave in Yachats on Tuesday night.
The men say that one of them fell into the water and another attempted to rescue him when both were swept into a nearby cave. The U.S. Coast Guard responded by helicopter to assist them.
When the helicopter finally located them, with the help of an Oregon State Police officer who was able to locate them from a distance, one of them was semi-conscious and hypothermic.
Weather at the time of the incident was reported as rainy with 15 to 30 knot gusting winds and 6 to 8-foot seas.
Nominees sought for 2018 Vermont Dairy Farm of the Year
BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — One dairy farm in Vermont will receive top honors based on factors like conservation practices and milk quality.
The University of Vermont Extension and the Vermont Dairy Industry Association are looking for nominations for this year's Vermont Dairy Farm of the Year. Each year since 1961 the award honors one outstanding dairy farm for overall excellence.
The deadline for nominations from the public is April 27.
A judging committee made up of past winners reviews the nominees based on their farm management, innovative practices, crops, pasture quality and promotion of the dairy industry.
The winner will be announced this summer.
Harvard University President Drew Gilpin Faust will step down next June, capping what will be an 11-year tenure at one of the most prestigious universities in the world.
Ms. Faust is the first woman to lead Harvard.
In a letter sent to Harvard students, faculty and staff on Wednesday afternoon, Ms. Faust called her departure date “the...
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The Irish Comedy Tour
They’re Irish, they’re American, and they’re not holding back!
The Irish Comedy Tour takes the party atmosphere of a Dublin pub and combines it with a boisterous, belly-laugh band of hooligans. The clover – make that clever – comedians, whose ancestors hail from the Emerald Isle, include Detroit native Derek Richards; Boston-born Mike McCarthy; Nova Scotia’s Damon Leibert; and from Inchicore, a suburb of Dublin, Ireland, Derrick Keane.
Price: Tickets start at $38
Dambisa Moyo, a Zambian-born economist, made a name for herself in 2009 with “Dead Aid,” arguing persuasively that foreign aid has preserved poverty in Africa instead of relieving it. Now she is embarked on an even larger project, proposing reforms in democracy itself in the developed world.
Ms. Moyo is a dedicated democratic capitalist. After earning a master’s degree at Harvard in public administration and a Ph.D. in economics at St. Antony’s College, Oxford, she did a turn at Goldman Sachs before becoming a full-time author....
4:03 49ers CEO Jed York says Chip Kelly is going to be team's coach 'for a long time' Pause
0:38 Scene of stabbing death on Ninth Street
2:43 Frank Carson emerges from jail to cheers from family and friends
1:25 Oakdale High football team leaves for La Jolla
0:40 Parade float up in flames because of cigarette thrown out car window
1:54 Why we make New Year's resolutions
1:26 Longtime Merced County Supervisor injured in early morning structure fire
0:39 Chief Deputy DA leaves court after judge's decision to release Frank Carson
0:53 Suspect arrested in double stabbing
About My Memories
To provide a regular opportunity for families and carers living with a person with dementia to meet together in a comfortable friendly environment. To provide an opportunity for people to meet socially away from the stresses of the home environment. To support people to access current and relevant information that is unique to their needs and linking with professionals when appropriate. There are also regular social activities happening throughout the year which form part of Bethshan Nursing Home's fun filled calendar.
The trial for businessman Mark Giannini, who is accused of rape, is expected to begin on Tuesday.
It’s been more than two years since Giannini was indicted on three rape charges.
Police said Giannini lured a woman to his estate in Eads, Tennessee with the promise of a cleaning job. He then drugged and raped her.
In June 2014, investigators raided Giannini’s estate, seizing evidence including handcuffs, a pink leash and containers full of lingerie.
Giannini’s defense team maintains his innocence. According to his attorneys, Giannini lives an alternative lifestyle and likes having women around.
Giannini’s reported victim is expected to take the stand.
WMC Action News 5 is following this trial. Stay with us for developments.
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SHAWNEE COUNTY – Law enforcement authorities in Shawnee County are investigating the theft of rifle and asking for help to identify the suspect.
On Monday, deputies released security camera images in an effort to identify the suspect, according to the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Department.
He is wanted for the theft of a Firingline CTMR 7.62×39 rifle.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Det. Myers at 785-251-2262 or ryan.myers@snco.us
Georgia Man Gets 5 Years For $20M Investment Scheme
Law360, New York (February 2, 2018, 8:11 PM EST) -- A Georgia federal judge has sentenced an Atlanta man to five years in prison after he pled guilty to misleading KeyBank and others over medical software and imaging businesses, including one investor who gave him around $20 million, federal prosecutors said Thursday.
U.S. District Judge Orinda D. Evans sentenced Franklin B. Trell on Wednesday to five years in prison, three years of supervised release and restitution of more than $20 million. Trell had pled guilty in June to one count of conspiracy for using corporate entities...
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LAWTON, OK (KSWO) - A Boy Scout dedicated his project to a local church on Sunday. Eisenhower High School Student, Heath Strahan made a stone grotto, that houses the statue of St. Lawrence, the patron saint of Deacons, for his Eagle Scout project.
He raised funds through friends and family to have it built. He and his troop did all the groundwork. It was dedicated to the Holy Family Catholic Church on Sunday afternoon.
Strahan has just a couple badges to earn before he becomes an Eagle Scout, which is the highest rank in boy scouts.
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Firefighters and police respond to a two-vehicle crash at Pine Street and Second Line East that happened at about 3:40 p.m. on Wednesday. “At least” two people suffered non-life threatening injuries, said platoon chief George Bumbacco of Sault Ste. Marie Fire Services. The collision slowed traffic in the area.
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The Winter Classic at Busch Stadium between the Blues and Blackhawks will start at noon.
When it comes to the World Series or the NFL on Fox, we know Joe Buck as the head announcer and for whatever reasons, he gets a bum rap and not many fans care for him. When it comes to the NHL on NBC, Doc Emrick is the voice of hockey. What a thrill to talk to him…you can hear our conversation and one of his great calls that makes him the best on today’s podcast.
What did I tell ya? Huh? What did I tell ya about the Chiefs back in September. 12-4, AFC West Champs? Oh yes I did!!!
Chico Heritage Association Interim President Paul Lieberum holds up a historical Chico photo on Thursday after the group's recent move into the Garden Walk Mall in downtown Chico. Chico >> Less than a month ago, it was possible that sensitive historical documents of Chico could have been packed away in a storage unit.
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– A Marshall University associate professor is presenting forensics research later this week at the Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences. John Sammons is studying vehicle forensics that could enhance capabilities for law enforcement in the U.S. and will show his work this Saturday in New Orleans. Sammons says cars represent a significant new source of potential evidence that could have significant evidence on criminal and civil litigation.
Jim Cramer checks in with United Technologies CEO Greg Hayes, who shares his take on tariffs, trade and the state of the aerospace business.
A storm system will bring heavy rain to the area with thunderstorms possible overnight and throughout the day on Wednesday.
Steady rain is expected to arrive around 1 a.m. Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service.
The rain will continue into Wednesday morning, with thunderstorms possible after 9 a.m., before tapering off during Wednesday afternoon. But there's a chance of more rain through late Wednesday night.
Average rainfall totals are expected to be around an inch or more. (See image above.)
Wednesday's high will be in the mid-50s.
Thursday will be partly sunny with a high in the mid-60s.
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Three things that no one wants to hear together: BP, oil and leaking. A BP well sprung a leak in the Alaskan Arctic this past Friday. Reports say crude oil is no longer spraying from the leak, but natural gas is still venting out. This will surely prompt a new round of questions about whether to drill in the northern-most stretches of the planet. The Trump administration appears all-in on arctic oil, even if the current market doesn’t need the extra supply.
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To get fans hyped for the NFL draft, the NFL Network commissioned a few pieces of art: Murals from graffiti artists in Dallas of projected top draft prospects Josh Allen, Josh Rosen, Bradley Chubb, Saquon Barkley, Sam Darnold, Derwin James and Minkah Fitzpatrick.
Below are five of the murals — and for those going to Dallas, information on where you can see them.
Saquon Barkley
Fabrication Yard
621 Fabrication St
Dallas, TX 75212
Sam Darnold
Expo Park Alley next to Rob’s Chop Shop (Rob’s Chop Shop address below for reference)
3613 Parry Ave
Dallas, TX 75226
Josh Rosen
Parking Lot in front of Good Records (Good Records address below for reference)
1808 Greenville Ave
Dallas, TX 75206
Baker Mayfield
City Place / Kemet Kitchen Building (mural wall on S. Walton at corner of S. Walton & Commerce St)
2933 Commerce Street
Dallas, TX 75226
Bradley Chubb
Corinth Street (mural wall on Park Street)
1837 Corinth St
Dallas, TX, 75215
The draft begins at 8 PM ET on Thursday.
The Cubs and Nationals will play Game 3 in the afternoon at Wrigley Field, Major League Baseball announced, avoiding the Bears-Vikings game.
Unless both of the American League Division Series end in sweeps, Game 3 will start at 3:08 p.m., Central time. Otherwise it will begin at 4:38 p.m.
Game 4 will begin at 4:38 p.m. if the other NL Division Series is going on, or at 7:08 p.m. if there is a sweep. The same game times are in place for Game 5.
Offset Thanks for Saving Me ... Here's a New Car!!!
Offset Buys New Ride for Man Who Saved Him From Car Crash
Breaking News
Offset just paid back the good Samaritan who he says saved his life following his accident with a new car, so the guy won't ever have to walk to and from work again.
We broke the story ... the Migos rapper totaled his green Dodge Challenger in Atlanta earlier this month. He said he was swerving to avoid hitting a "crackhead" in the road.
The good Samaritan, Jamar, had been walking to work when he saw Offset climbing out of the wrecked car... at least that's how Offset described it. Offset says now Jamar will be driving around a new whip, instead.
The wreck was so bad Offset had to go to the hospital where his hand was bandaged. It's unclear exactly what Jamar did, but Offset says he got him to his destination safely.
As for Jamar's new whip ... it appears to be a Nissan Altima.
(WKBN) – The U.S. Marshals are looking for a man who they say violated the terms of his release from a federal penitentiary.
A warrant was issued for the arrest of 36-year-old Antoine Lamar Tate on March 8.
According to U.S. Marshals, Tate was being supervised by U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services after serving 120 months in prison on a conspiracy to distribute cocaine. That’s when they say he violated the terms of his supervised release.
Tate is described as a black man with black hair and brown eyes. He’s 6’1″ and 250 pounds.
Those with information on Tate are asked to contact the U.S. Marshals Tipline by calling 1-866-4WANTED, or by texting keyword “WANTED” and tip to TIP411 (847411).
Tipsters may remain anonymous and reward money may be available.
April 24 (Reuters) - Blackstone Mortgage Trust Inc:
* BLACKSTONE MORTGAGE TRUST REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2018 RESULTS
* Q1 GAAP EARNINGS PER SHARE $0.56
* Q1 EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW $0.63 — THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S
* QTRLY CORE EARNINGS PER SHARE $0.64 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Ruth Jean Vojta, 71, of Moorhead, Minn., and formerly of Selby, passed away peacefully after complications from mesothelioma and dementia on June 10, 2017, at Ecumen Evergreens of Moorhead.
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Consultation will start next week on changes to a controversial scheme that diverts a small portion of poker machine profits into community causes, gambling minister Gordon Ramsay says.
ACT clubs are legally required to give 8 per cent of poker machine profits to community groups.
Gambling minister Gordon Ramsay says consultation on the "community contributions" scheme will begin next week. Photo: Fairfax Media
However, the “community contributions” scheme has been heavily criticised, with one researcher describing the way payments were dished out as deeply flawed, opaque and misleading.
Mr Ramsay said the ACT government would consult with both the community and Canberra’s clubs as it considered changes to the scheme.
“Over the next month we want to hear the community and industry’s views about what is good about the scheme, and how it could be improved or changed.
Standing room only at Carihi’s Beauty and the Beast
Carihi’s production of Beauty and the Beast last week was a great success with every show sold out.
The extensive cast as well as lighting, sound and other backstage crew members spent countless hours making the production happen.
Jaci McPhee played Belle. She said she joined theatre because she has been passionate about it throughout her life and there is the added bonus of the department being an awesome community.
Cole Devlin, who played Gaston and Luke Kingston who played Le Fou, agreed with McPhee. Kingston added that theatre was a good way to express himself in different ways as well as a good place to meet new people.
Nigerian Army’s own panel clears it of wrongdoings in treatment of IPOB, Boko Haram members
On the allegation of war crimes against some senior officers, the board found nothing incriminating against them.
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Sonja Welsh, a child of the Windrush migration who came to the UK from Barbados in 1962, reads a poem for the Windrush Generation with her two grandchildren.
Following the fallout of the Windrush scandal in which the status of many legal Caribbean migrants has been questioned, we meet two generations of Windrush children who explain how they've been left feeling following the scandal.
"Back Home" was written by Theophina Gabriel.
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LONDON (AP)- Fourteen retired Anglican bishops are criticizing the Church of England’s attitude to homosexuality, saying the church is not listening to the voices of gay Christians.
They are responding to a report from the church’s House of Bishops, which calls for a “fresh tone and culture of welcome and support” for gays and lesbians, but says the church should not lift its opposition to same-sex marriage.
In an open letter, the ex-bishops say that “while the pain of LGBT people is spoken about in your report, we do not hear its authentic voice.”
Former Bishop of Worcester Peter Selby, one of the signatories, said Sunday that some gay Anglicans feel betrayed by the lack of support for change.
Gay marriage has long divided the Anglican communion, which has 85 million adherents.
The president and CEO of the International Crisis Group says military power alone will not work. "They move to the next country, as we have just seen in Turkey."
Op art December 11, 2017
This artwork by Michael Osbun refers to the sorry state of the Republican Party.
Get the complete box score and in-game stats above, TV channel and live stream info for Washington vs. Cal below:
What: No. 6 Washington Huskies (5-0, 2-0) vs. California Golden Bears (3-2, 0-2)
When: 7:45 p.m. PT, Saturday, Oct. 7
Where: Husky Stadium, Seattle, Wash.
TV: ESPN
Live stream: Watch ESPN and the ESPN app
Line: UW -28.5 O/U: 52
Series history: This is the 97th meeting between the Huskies and Bears, with UW owning a 53-39-4 series lead.
Previous meeting: Washington won last season's matchup, 66-27 in Berkeley, and has won seven of the last eight meetings overall.
Did you know? Cal head coach Justin Wilcox served as defensive coordinator at Washington during the 2012 and 2013 seasons.
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On a hot, humid day there’s really nothing like an ice cold slushy…. and Sonic makes some good ones. I’m a cherry fan myself but I can get down with grape, peach, mango, blue raspberry or just about any flavor on the menu. Except for maybe one: PICKLE JUICE! Yep. Pickle Juice slushes are coming to Sonic just in time for Summer. They’ll be in stores in mid-June and no, I don’t expect lines to be out the door.
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A portion of Interstate 20 westbound has been shut down in DeKalb County after part of the road to buckled Monday.
According to GDOT, crews were working underneath the interstate filing an abandoned gas line with concrete when something went wrong and the road buckled.
They are working to figure out what caused the pressure to build.
#BREAKING: I-20 WB SHUT DOWN! HOV lane buckled, witnesses say motorcyclist hit damage and is in hospital. Roadway up about 4-5 feet pic.twitter.com/2UKuVCqniR — Natalie Fultz FOX 5 (@NatalieFFOX5) April 17, 2017
I-20 west is closed between Gresham and Candler Roads, where the road is cracked and there is a large bump in the HOV lane. SKYFOX 5 flew over the scene just before 12:15 p.m.
Firefighters have blocked traffic from driving over the damage.
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A Manhattan man faces a $20,000 bond following his arrest early Monday morning. Chad Russell, 37, was taken into custody in the 4400 block of Tuttle Creek Boulevard at approximately 2:50 AM.
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Bratislava's boroughs of Vrakuna, Ruzinov and Podunajske Biskupice have recently issued warnings to their inhabitants to not drink or bathe in water from their wells and to avoid eating any leaf and root vegetables from the area. The step follows the publication of an Environment Ministry report that analysed the impact of the toxic chemical waste dump in Vrakuna.
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April 23 (Gracenote) - Result from the Fed Cup World Group Semifinal match between Belarus and Switzerland on Sunday Belarus beat Switzerland 3-2 On Sunday Belinda Bencic/Martina Hingis (Switzerland) beat Olga Govortsova/Vera Lapko (Belarus) 6-0 6-1 Aryna Sabalenka (Belarus) beat Viktorija Golubic (Switzerland) 6-3 2-6 6-4 Aliaksandra Sasnovich (Belarus) beat Timea Bacsinszky (Switzerland) 6-2 7-6(2) On Saturday Timea Bacsinszky (Switzerland) beat Aryna Sabalenka (Belarus) 6-4 7-5 Aliaksandra Sasnovich (Belarus) beat Viktorija Golubic (Switzerland) 6-3 5-7 7-5
Christians throughout the country have celebrated their Easter, the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. In fact, this holiday marked among Orthodox believers in many countries including Egypt, Armenia and Russia.
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PWinsider.com is reporting that WWE Universal Champion Brock Lesnar is backstage at tonight’s Monday Night Raw.
Lesnar, who has not been seen on WWE’s flagship show in recent weeks despite being advertised, is expected to appear on the show to help build the hype for his next title defense against Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 34.
WWE holds tonight’s show in Dallas, Texas at the American Airlines Center. As noted, Raw Women’s Champion Alexa Bliss is slated to face Asuka in a non-title match on this show.
× Second baby eaglet expected to be born soon on live webcam
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Eager eagle watchers are waiting for a second baby eaglet to be born on the Live Earth Conservation Corps webcam.
The first eaglet belongs to parents Liberty and Justice. The pair has lived in a tree on the grounds of the Washington D.C. Police Academy for a decade.
The new hatchling’s name is Spirit.
You can watch the new hatchling emerge from its egg at EagleCam.org.
Bart de Wever, leader of Belgium’s N-VA party, said in a letter that solidarity needs borders and without them the country’s social security system cannot be maintained.
According to the Wever, “behind the left’s moral façade are ideological motivations to use to the migrant crisis to weaken the nation-state.”
He calls the left’s idea of not being a good person without accepting migrants “a subtle form of moral blackmail.”
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Watch as Gael Monfils leaps in the air and smashes an athletic overhead to win the point against Paolo Lorenzi.
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SYLVANIA — Tied 1-1 in the third period, Findlay High School yielded four straight power-play goals as the Trojans dropped a 6-1 Northwest Hockey Conference match to Sylvania Northview on Saturday at Tam-O-Shanter. Findlay trailed 1-0 after two periods before Keaton Rider got Findlay on the bo…
LONDON (Reuters) - Italy’s 10-year government bond yields currently do not adequately compensate investors for country risk, a senior official at the world’s biggest bond investor said on Wednesday.
PIMCO chief investment officer for fixed income Andrew Balls said that while the risk that Italy leaves the euro zone is low, the current yield on government bonds does not match the risk.
“At the moment the easy thing to say is that the compensation you get for risk is not very high,” Balls told reporters at a briefing in London.
“There is a high probability Italy remains in the euro zone, and there is a low risk of actual default, you need to make sure you have the required compensation. It’s not obvious to me that at 3 percent (yield) that is there.”
PIMCO is underweight Italy, Balls said.
Italy’s 10-year yield was trading at 2.95 percent on Wednesday IT10YT=RR.
Welcome to the VeloNews cycling podcast, where we discuss the latest trends, news, and controversies in the world of cycling.
Lance Armstrong is going to trial. What does that mean for cycling, and cycling’s image? Hint: It probably isn’t good.
The pro rider’s union, CPA, just sent a letter to the UCI detailing its continued opposition to disc brakes in the pro peloton. But do its arguments have any merit? Maybe not.
We discuss discs, Armstrong, and three upcoming stage races where both classics contenders and GC men will strut their stuff. Then, Fretz talks about his recent feature on a mellower, faster Andrew Talansky.
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× Body pulled from Rock River in Janesville; autopsy planned
JANESVILLE — An autopsy is planned to determine whether a body pulled from the Rock River in Janesville is that of a man who has been missing for two months.
Police Chief David Moore says a boater spotted the partially submerged body Sunday afternoon, January 1st. Authorities say the body appears to be that of a man. There was no immediate indication of foul play.
Police are investigating whether the body might be that of 23-year-old Janesville resident Jordan White, who has been missing since November 8th.
Analysts at ANZ suggest that NZD/USD pair is in a holding pattern nearer the bottom of its 5-day range, but conversely near the top of the trend down-channel.
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“Should we indeed be in a downtrend? We’re not convinced given the USD’s woes, but a spirited break through resistance at 0.7250 would be a bearish sign. New Zealand’s story is pretty good, and we expect tomorrow’s GDT auction to underscore that, with prices up ~3%. The theme of rate convergence is back in vogue amid the low inflation backdrop, and if that has any legs, NZ term interest rates need to fall, and for that to happen, buyers need to engaged, which should keep NZD bid.”
“Support 0.7250 Resistance 0.7330”
Heat and humidity did not deter music lovers Tuesday night as they gathered on the memorial lawn at Cumberland University to hear the Nashville Symphony and other local performers. The 27th annual Symphony on the Lawn was complete with performances by the Nashville Symphony, the Suzuki players, Ukuleles and the Dudes and the Bert Coble singers.
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The Checkdown's daily collection of football culture stories for February 2, 2018. This is The Extra Point.
1. Larry Fitzgerald might have a career in a sport that's not football.
2. For some, football knowledge isn't their strong suit.
3. Brandin Cooks makes a Patriots fan day by giving them Super Bowl LII tickets.
4. Bill Belichick spent some time away from the football field.
.@Patriots head coach Bill Belichick in the building tonight! pic.twitter.com/GfFAIMAP5J â Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) February 2, 2018
5. Steelers LB Ryan Shazier was released from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
IC Community School Board approves pay and benefit packages Hunter 2/14/17 The Iowa City Community School Board approved pay and benefit packages on Monday ahead of the state legislature gutting the collective bargaining law. District leaders and the Iowa City Education Association and the Service Employees International Union Local 199 ratified contracts regarding wages and benefits, physical plant and other issues.
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Radulov scored an unreal one-handed goal and added an assist in Sunday's Game 3 win over the Rangers.
Radulov has played a huge role in back-to-back victories for the Habs, scoring twice and adding three assists. The top-line winger is playing with passion and intensity and appears determined to help lead the Habs into the second round. He finished the regular season strong and has carried that play into the postseason, making him a dynamic fantasy threat.
Opposition FDC party's defiance will continue along more or less the same lines, but who knows, more party types may dissent loudly like MP Abdu Katuntu just did. Watch out for those fissures, especially as people begin angling for 2021.
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** Shares of ITC Ltd jump as much as 3.7 pct to 285.6 rupees in a sliding Mumbai market
** Stock helps Nifty FMCG index gain over 1.1 pct
** Cigarette manufacturer Godfrey Phillips India Ltd also gains as much as 3.2 pct
** Budget 2018 left tax structure for cigarettes unchanged - Edelweiss Securities
** Though we do not rule out a GST cess hike during FY19, ITC might get away with lower tax increase in FY19 compared to last the 5-6 years - Jefferies
** ITC shares had slid over 3 percent in the four sessions before India unveiled its 2018/19 budget on Thursday
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HANOI, March 29 Vietnam's top fuel importer and distributor Petrolimex plans to list all of its shares on the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange on April 21, its chairman said on Wednesday.
A price for the listing has not been decided, chairman Bui Ngoc Bao told reporters on the sideline of Petrolimex's listing roadshow, but would not be lower than the price sold to Japanese strategic investor JX Holdings.
Petrolimex's shares are currently traded on Vietnam's over-the-counter market at around 47,000-50,000 dong ($2.02-$2.19) per share, Bao said, bringing the company's value to $2.7-$2.8 billion.
The listing of Petrolimex, which had its initial public offering in 2011, is part of the Vietnamese government's push to privatise state-owned firms to attract investment. Three-fourths of Petrolimex is currently owned by the government JX Holdings owns another 8 percent.
($1=22,765 dong)
(Reporting by Mai Nguyen; Editing by Christian Schmollinger)
Independence Day is observed every year, commemorating the nation's independence from the United Kingdom on 15 August 1947.
On 16 August 1947, Jawaharlal Nehru, who had become the first Prime Minister of India the day before, raised the Indian national flag above the Lahori Gate of the Red Fort in Delhi. On each subsequent Independence Day, the prime minister customarily raises the flag and gives an address to the nation.
Here's our list of five iconic Prime Minister's of India who hoisted the national flag from the ramparts of the Red Fort on Independence Day.
Let the tricolour continue to fly high.
Happy Independence Day!
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. — Deputies are asking for the public’s help finding a man who is wanted for multiple crimes in El Paso County.
Jason Alpin, 37, is wanted on warrants for assault with a deadly weapon, burglary, possession of a weapon by a previous offender, and motor vehicle theft.
Deputies said Alpin should be considered armed and dangerous. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call the sheriff’s office at 719-390-5555.
Columbus Chef and restaurateur Mark Jones is at the Shepherd Center in Atlanta, working to recover from an automobile accident that left him with a spinal cord injury and limited use of his limbs. Jones says it's the toughest challenge he's faced.
The clerk was not injured, but the males fled the scene with an undetermined amount of cash and various convenience store goods, according to a press release from the Becker County Sheriff’s Office.
Several officers responded, with the Audubon Police Chief arriving on scene just minutes after the report was made.
At 1:30 a.m., the suspects were located in a vehicle (which was reported leaving the scene travelling south on County Highway 11) approximately five miles southwest of Audubon, and three individuals were taken into custody.
Those arrested were John Greywind, 22, of Bismarck, ND; Dylan Beckman, 23, of Lengby, MN; and Steve Golden, 23, of Moorhead, MN.
The suspects are being held in the Becker County Jail with felonies pending, and the incident remains under investigation.
The Detroit Lakes Police Department and Minnesota State Patrol assisted the Audubon Police Department and Becker County Sheriff’s Office.
A watery mishap on Monday forced city officials to temporarily close the Spanish Fort Public Library. Fire suppression sprinklers activated, saturating the computer lab.
Officials said no books were damaged in the incident. But library staff and volunteers worked to rearrange things while fans and dehumidifiers were brought in to help get rid of the moisture.
People wanting to visit the library were surprised to find out it was closed on Tuesday.
So far, officials have not put a dollar amount on the damage. They hope to reopen as soon as possible.
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Prudential to bid for £3bn slice of state’s Bradford & Bingley mortgages
× Two children killed in Martin house fire
MARTIN, Tenn. — Two children have died in a house fire in Martin.
The fire happened in the 300 block of Main Street according to our news partner, The Jackson Sun.
Four other people were able to get out of the home.
Two adults tried to rescue the children but could not reach them on the second floor.
Ireland's biggest independent postal company is promising hundreds of jobs as it launches a new pick-up service.
CityPOST says it will collect from businesses for free.
The firm is marketing itself as a rival to State service An Post and claims to undercut its costs by over a fifth.
CityPOST currently delivers anywhere in Ireland, as well as 200 other countries around the world.
Company CEO Ian Glass said that they are hiring now for their new roles.
"If you'd like to be one of our post pick-up people, or one of our delivery people, registeer as well because we want to set up a network or business across Ireland," he said.
"We have a mix of full and part-time roles, and we are talking about hundreds of jobs."
The Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers will face off for their fourth straight NBA Finals. Will the Cavs tie up the four year series at two titles a piece, or will the Warriors continue their dominance?Picture and amp; Footage:Getty ImagesGiphy.comNBA and amp;nbsp;Music:AudioblocksLocal Hip Hop Cue
Here are some of the top buzzing midcap stocks picked by CNBC-TV18's analysts in trade today. Keep an eye on Cipla, Elpro International, Gujarat State Petroleum Corporation (GSPL) and Binani Industries.
Cipla is in focus as the Goa plant received eight observations in US FDA inspection which had taken place in the month of January.
Elpro International is locked in upper circuit. It is looking to sell approximately 1.25 percent in PNB Metlife and could fetch Rs 125 crore.
GSPL is in focus on the back of the company's decision to acquire a 28 percent stake in Gujarat Gas from GSPL.
Also, Binani Industries is in focus as Ultratech Cement has proposed to acquire Binani Cement
Cubs: No structural damage to Yu Darvish’s arm; pitcher to begin throwing soon
PITTSBURGH — The Cubs will go for a sweep of the Pirates Wednesday night, but the day already is off to a successful start — on the Yu Darvish front.
An MRI revealed no structural damage to Darvish’s pitching arm, according to an update from general manager Jed Hoyer. Darvish has right triceps inflammation and will look to begin a throwing program late this weekend or early next week.
The Cubs’ $126 million man is halfway through his second stint of the season on the 10-day disabled list. The first one, earlier this month, was attributed to the flu. For those scoring at home, that’s twice as many DL stints as Cubs victories for Darvish thus far.
Darvish is 1-3 with a 4.95 ERA in eight starts.
BATTLEFORD, SASK.—A Saskatchewan farmer who was acquitted last month in the fatal shooting of a young Indigenous man is to be back in court April 16 to face gun charges.
Gerald Stanley was charged in November 2016 with two counts of unsafe storage of firearms and his case was up Monday in a North Battleford, Sask., courtroom.
The charges relate to the police investigation that began after 22-year-old Colten Boushie was shot and killed on Stanley’s farm in August 2016.
Some of Boushie’s family were outside court holding signs that read “Justice Against Institutional Racism” and “Blood on Your Hands.”
Stanley wasn’t in court, nor was his lawyer, Scott Spencer, who called in for the proceeding.
The Resource Center for Women & Ministry in the South is sponsoring an interfaith festival for LGBTQ called "Coming Out of the Shadows" on April 29. The event will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Lyon Park Community Center, 1309 Halley St. in Durham. The festival for all genders will include morning workshops and afternoon facilitated talking circles for healing and celebration.
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ALLEN PARK, Mich. — Detroit coach Jim Caldwell had nothing to add Monday on the condition of defensive end Kerry Hyder, but he said the Lions might have more to say in the next couple of days.
Hyder was carted off the field in Sunday's exhibition game at Indianapolis. Caldwell said after the game it looked like a "significant" Achilles tendon injury.
Detroit is dealing with injuries on both the offensive and defensive lines. Tackle Taylor Decker and defensive end Ziggy Ansah are on the physically unable to perform list.
Hyder led the Lions with eight sacks last season, and the team's runner-up — Devin Taylor — is with the New York Giants now.
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- The Jacksonville Jaguars have signed Tommy Bohanon, giving them a fullback on their roster for the first time in three years.
The Jaguars, who are expected to be more committed to the ground game under new coach Doug Marrone, opted not to carry a blocking back the past two seasons. They instead used tight ends and extra linemen in short-yardage and goal-line situations.
Jacksonville also signed receiver Larry Pinkard on Monday, the first day of the team's offseason program.
Bohanon was a seventh-round pick by the New York Jets in 2013. He started 14 games in three seasons with the Jets, totaling 20 carries for 67 yards and 17 receptions for 155 yards.
Pinkard signed as an undrafted rookie with Green Bay in 2015.
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John Mayer wants to bring all the lovers of the world together.
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Mayer posted a Valentine’s Day Message on Instagram this morning (February 14th) that encouraged people to tag someone they had a crush on.
In the video, he addressed everybody who had been tagged by playing them a quick acoustic song. “Somebody’s stalking you/ Somebody wants to talk to you/ Somebody wants to take a walk with you/ Somebody wants for you to follow them too/ So, you got a crush, ain’t it nice to know?” he sang.
What happens from there is anybody’s guess. Mayer’s just doing his part to spread the love.
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How is your 1990s West Bromwich Albion knowledge?
We've put together pictures of Albion players from the 90s - some easily recognisable, others a bit more obscure.
Brian Talbot, Bobby Gould, Ossie Ardiles, Keith Burkinshaw, Alan Buckley, Ray Harford, Denis Smith and Brian Little were the gaffers during that period - but how well can you remember the players?
Click the quiz above to see how many of them you can recall.
And remember to share your score.
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Speaking of the 1990s, have you checked out of Bob Taylor video gallery?
On promotion to the Premier League Bob said, “I’ve got my beloved Baggies to the promised land.” Yes you did Bob. And so much more. Here's some Super Bob memories.
TOKYO (TR) – A Japanese-American teenage boy is suspected in a series of graffiti incidents in Shibuya Ward, reports TBS News (Aug. 12).
At 11:20 p.m. on Friday, the 19-year-old suspect allegedly used spray paint to vandalize the front of a shoe store along Center Gai, a popular shopping street in the Udagawacho area, Tokyo Metropolitan Police said.
The suspect, who lives in the U.S. Last month, arrived in Japan for vacation. Police have accused him of causing property damage. He admits to the allegations.
In carrying out the crime, he used a cardboard stencil to spray the letters “K” and “Y” between windows at the front of the store. He also wrote the kanji characters for Tokyo beneath the letters.
Police suspect that the boy is behind other similar crimes that have taken place in the same part of Shibuya since the start of the month.
Firefighters rushed a 9-month-old girl from Monroe County's Ida Township to the hospital Saturday. She was having trouble breathing.
Monroe County sheriff's officials on Monday evening confirmed the girl, Kingsley Elizabeth Schwartz, died of her injuries.
Sheriff's Department investigators say the infant suffered injuries inflicted by her caretaker, 32-year-old Justin C. Davis from Monroe County's Ida.
Sheriff's officials haven't revealed the man's connection with the child, but say he is not a relative and was caring for the girl when the injuries occurred.
Davis is now charged with first-degree child abuse. It's likely there will be more or amended charges as a result of her death.
Davis was arraigned Monday and jailed on a $500,000 cash or surety bond.
The child was treated at a Toledo, Ohio hospital
Remember that growing pothole we reported this past summer in Woodbridge?
The nearly 10-foot deep hole was located behind a Target and Value City Furniture stores in the Parkway Crossing West Shopping Center in Woodbridge.
We received an email today from Prince William County Occoquan District Supervisor Ruth Anderson telling us the that the hole is gone. It also included a photo of the newly patched hole.
From Anderson:
Photo by Bill Milne today. Sink hole off of Telegraph Road appears to be fixed.
No word yet on who patched the hole. Over the summer, Anderson’s office pleaded with property owners to fix the pothole that had been preventing traffic through a portion of the shopping center’s parking lot.
Anderson also asked Prince William County staff to find out who was responsible for the fix.
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Wildfires raged across the service area of the utility’s Southern California Edison, knocking out power to 11,000 customers in San Bernadino, Ventura, and Santa Barbara.
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* Says preliminary 2016 net profit up 232.1 percent y/y at 1.0 billion yuan ($145.61 million)
Eddie Postoak and Jeannie Barbour discuss the annual event that celebrates the changing of the seasons at the Chickasaw Cultural Center in Sulphur. Click here for all the details.
Cleveland police say they are searching for Stephens, a homicide suspect who broadcast the fatal shooting of another man live on Facebook on Sunday, Ap... . This undated photo provided by the Cleveland Police shows Steve Stephens.
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4:34pm–#Fairfield CT– First responders on the way to Owen Fish Park at 1443 Stratfield Road for a player hit in the face with a baseball bat.
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Kirui of Kenya, Gedo of Ethiopia win Los Angeles Marathon
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Weldon Kirui of Kenya pulled away in the 24th mile to win the Los Angeles Marathon for the second time in three years. Sule Utura Gedo of Ethiopia won the women's race.
Kirui crossed the finish line in Santa Monica in 2 hours, 11 minutes, 48 seconds on Sunday, followed about 10 seconds later by Gebresadik Adihana of Ethiopia. Kirui also won in 2016.
Defending champion Elisha Barno of Kenya was third in 2:12:14.
Gedo won the women's title in 2:33.49, sprinting to the finish to break out of a pack race with countrywoman Tsehay Desalegn and defending champion Hellen Jepkurgat of Kenya. Desalegn was 8 seconds behind, while Jepkurgat was 13 seconds back in third.
American Christina Vergara-Aleshire finished fourth.
Organizers said nearly 24,000 runners traversed the 26.2-mile course that began at Dodger Stadium in downtown Los Angeles and ended near the Santa Monica Pier.
The winners both earned $23,000.
copyright the Chronicle April 25, 2018
Although a Republican draft of the 2018 Farm Bill cleared the House Agriculture Committee on a party line vote last week, U.S. Representative Peter Welch said he doesn’t think the bill will clear the Senate and make it to the President’s desk this year.
“There had been an effort to get a bipartisan bill,” Representative Welch said Monday. “The chair came out with a Republican version that I think will pass the House with support from the Freedom Caucus.”
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The Central Okanagan Food Bank has a new look, and it’s exactly what you’d expect to see at your local grocery store. Clients say it has turned the experience of receiving charity into an opportunity to have hope for the future. Doris Maria Bregolisse reports.
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A nationwide manhunt is underway for three men accused of kidnapping and raping two teenagers in northern Ohio.
Bowling Green Police say the incident took place in the Bowling Green area and involved a 13-and 14-year old victim.
One suspect, 24-year-old Simon Juan from Guatemala has already been arrested for unlawful sexual conduct with a minor.
Three other suspects are still on the run.
They are:
David Ramos Contreras, 27, from Mexico
Juan Garcia Rios Adiel
Arnulfo Ramos
Police say Adiel has a United States Permanent Resident ID card issued out of Florida, but the card was later determined to be fake.
Nationwide arrest warrants have been issued for all three on two counts of kidnapping and rape.
Anyone having information related to this incident, to include the identity of the suspects and their whereabouts, is encouraged to contact the Bowling Green Police Division (419) 352-1131.
A $1,000 reward is being offered.
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Twins have placed outfielder Byron Buxton on the 10-day disabled list with a left big toe fracture.
The Twins announced the move before Wednesday night’s game against the Kansas City Royals.
Buxton has played in 28 games this season, hitting .156 (14-for-90) with four doubles, four RBIs and five stolen bases.
To replace Buxton on the 25-man roster, the Twins recalled right-handed pitcher Aaron Slegers from Triple-A Rochester. Slegers made nine starts for the Red Wings, going 5-2 with a 3.27 ERA, eight walks and 31 strikeouts. The 2017 Twins minor league pitcher of the year was recalled by the Twins earlier this season, but did not appear in a game.
Will address delegates at international gathering of industry, policy and financial leaders during CERAWeek 2017, world's preeminent energy conference, March 6-10 in Houston Darren Woods, chairman and CEO of ExxonMobil, will deliver keynote remarks at CERAWeek 2017, March 6-10 at the Hilton Americas-Houston. www.ceraweek.com )--Darren Woods, chairman and CEO of ExxonMobil-the world's largest publicly traded international oil and gas company-will deliver keynote remarks at CERAWeek 2017, March 6-10 at the Hilton Americas-Houston.
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Tiger & Peyton Manning Lose to Phil Mickelson ... at PGA Pro-Am
Tiger Woods & Peyton Manning Lose to Phil Mickelson at PGA Pro-Am
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Two of the greatest winners in pro sports couldn't pull it off today ... with Peyton Manning and Tiger Woods LOSING a PGA Pro-Am to a team led by Phil Mickelson.
Tiger and Peyton (and 2 other guys) were teamed up at the Memorial Pro-Am Tournament in Dublin, Ohio on Wednesday ... where they faced off with Phil's foursome.
PGA officials tell us ... Tiger's team finished 2 under par -- while Phil's team finished 7 under.
Still, both Tiger and Peyton hit some pretty decent shots during the tourney ... and Tiger even gave away one of his golf balls to a little girl in the crowd!
Don't worry fellas ... only 364 days until the rematch.
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Norwegian Ice swimming club started the year with a cool dip at Sørenga in Oslo on January 1st.
January 1st is the International Day for ice swimming and a group of people jumped into the sea in the capital. This year there was no ice to break through at the swimming facility at Sørenga but Trygve Bauge of the Norwegian Ice swimming club measured the water temperature at one degree.
After the swim there was the oppertunity to take a little trip in the temporary sauna
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Congressman says reports of active shooter at Travis Air Force Base were false
TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — A congressman says a mistaken report of a shooter prompted a lockdown at an Air Force base in Northern California.
U.S. Rep. John Garamendi tells The Associated Press that the lockdown went into effect at Travis Air Force Base on Wednesday after someone reported a possible gunshot.
Garamendi, who was briefed on the situation, says there was a training exercise underway at the base at the time and "someone took that to be an active shooter."
The Solano County Office of Emergency Services posted on Facebook that there is no active shooter and the response has been canceled.
The base initially issued a "real world" security alert shortly after 3:30 p.m. Wednesday asking people to shelter in place and to lock doors and windows.
The base is off Interstate 80, approximately 45 miles northeast of San Francisco.
There's a new sheriff's deputy in Harris County, and he's only 17.Jaden Carlton was just given his honorary role as deputy by Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.Jaden was diagnosed last June with cardiomyopathy, a hereditary disease that affects the heart. It's a condition he shares with his mother.Sadly, he has had three major strokes in the past two months, but incredibly, he's fought his way through all of them.Jaden's family says he is remarkably strong, and is now using a pacemaker to regulate his heart.The Harris County Sheriff's Office says they have embraced Jaden as one of their own, and wanted to keep him encouraged.
May 3 Telecom Italia says:
* Q1 group EBITDA up 16.2 percent to 1.99 billion euros
* Q1 revenues up 8.5 percent to 4.82 billion euros versus 4.73 billion euros analyst consensus provided by company
* Q1 domestic EBITDA 1.62 billion euros
* adjusted net debt at 25.24 billion euros at end-March versus 25.31 billion euros analyst consensus provided by company
* sees domestic revenues returning to growth in Q2 Further company coverage: (Reporting by Milan newsroom)
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Ryan Howard in the deeply despicable blue of the NL East's worst franchise was enough to ruin your Easter, and the Nationals' early lead made the ham turn to ash in our mouths. A Phillies offense stringing hits together through a six-inning fit of ground-outs made a second straight miraculous series win against the division favorites a reality.
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If you’re heading through Columbia County this week, be aware of some paving work on Highway 47 between Clatskanie and Mist. Work on the project started on July 31st, with a truck detour set up at Old Rainier Road. Paving is being done on the first eleven miles of the highway, heading south from Clatskanie, and authorities say that they’re about halfway done. Work is planned between 6 am and 7 pm, today through Friday; be aware that lane closures and detours could be posted.
Samantha Jean Johnson, 39, was arrested Friday morning. Johnson is accused of making fraudulent charges to company credit cards while working at Builder’s Supply Source. She reportedly used the cards to transfer more than $500,000 of company money to a personal bank account.
If convicted, Thompson faces up to 30 years in prison and a $1 million fine.
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Justin Thomas is nobody’s sidekick.
Before Sunday, the 24-year-old had won four times on the PGA Tour and routinely defied all laws of physics by lashing his 145-pound frame at the ball in such a violent fashion that he is somehow one of the game’s longest hitters. But most people know him, if they know him at all,...
Highlights Congress member of Bhiwandi corporation killed in his driveway CCTV shows two men shooting him They slashed at him at least 10 times with machete, walked away
A Congress politician's murder in Bihwandi, 20 kms from Mumbai, has been filmed. Machetes slashed across his body several times.Manoj Mhtare, elected to the local corporation, drove home at 9:30 last night, parked his car and was entering his house when he was shot by two men. Footage from security cameras placed in his driveway show two men shooting him from behind and then attacking him more than 10 times with a machete. The footage show two other residents of the building see the men attacking Mr Mhatre. The men can be seen leaving the house, located on a busy street.The 52-year-old politician was moved to a hospital where he died. Three men have been detained by the police, who are not revealing more information.Elections for the next term of the Bhiwandi Muncipal Corporation, of which Mr Mhatra was a member, are scheduled for May.
Feb. 1 question: Edwardsville standout baseball players Nathan Culp, Evan Frey and Dane Opel all played for what collegiate program?
Answer: They all played at University of Missouri before continuing their careers professionally in the minor leagues.
Congratulations to Ron Frey, who answered correctly and wins a $10 voucher to Wang Gang Asian Eats, 1035 Century Drive in Edwardsville.
This week's question: Who are the 2 boys' bowling state champions from Edwardsville High School?
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"I have been prohibited from entering Mehsana district since the last two years. But today more than one lakh people have come forward for a revolution on the Mehsana border. People of saurashtra and Surat have completed their work and now it is the time of north and central Gujarat," Patel said on Twitter. (Express Photo by Javed Raja)
Health officials are urging people in British Columbia’s Interior to stay clear of a shoreline along Kootenay Lake after a ferry spilled about 400 litres of oil into the water.
The B.C. Ministry of Environment says the Kootenay Balfour Ferry was reported on Saturday to be leaking gear oil near the Balfour Terminal along the lake’s western edge, northeast of Nelson.
Interior Health is cautioning people to avoid using a 400-metre stretch of shoreline next to the ferry terminal, saying the spill has affected the area and visitors should not go into the water.
The ministry says the spill resulted in a rainbow sheen extending about 400 metres from the spill site.
No oiled wildlife has been reported.
It says the oil was recovered on Saturday, but pea-sized globules continue to leak from under the vessel and are being captured by booms.
The health authority says the spill does not appear to have affected drinking water intakes in the area.
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If you're losing faith in love in this Valentine's Day, look no further than George H. W. and Barbara Bush to light a fire in your heart.The George H. W. Bush Library and Museum on Tuesday released a letter from its vault that could melt a heart of stone.Written from the future POTUS to the future First Lady in 1943, the letter gorgeously details George H. W.'s feelings for Barbara on the day their engagement announcement was published in the newspaper."I love you, precious, with all my heart and to know that you love me means my life. How often I have thought about the immeasurable joy that will be ours some day," he wrote. "Goodnite, my beautiful. Every time I say beautiful, you about kill me, but you'll have to accept it."He also told her that she made is life full of everything he could ever dream of.
The Victorian government did nothing wrong when it pooled paid staff to campaign at the last election, Deputy Premier James Merlino says ahead of a report into the alleged misuse of funds.
"I believe everything was done within the rules," Mr Merlino told reporters on Tuesday.
Victorian Ombudsman Deborah Glass is expected to release a report on Wednesday into allegations Labor MPs misused parliamentary allowances to pay campaigners during the 2014 election, after an investigation the government failed to prevent despite going to the High Court.
Who will start for Arsenal against Bournemouth?
Ozil was left out of the squad for Arsenal's Premier League clash with Crystal Palace due to illness, meaning Lucas Perez was handed a rare start by manager Arsene Wenger.
The Gunners have little time for rest after their exploits against the Eagles, travelling down south to take on Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium on Tuesday.
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HOUSTON — Whoever started the saying "beauty is in the eye of the beholder," must have been thinking about Buffalo Bayou Park located right in the heart of Houston.
If you're looking for the best spot to take a selfie with the Houston skyline, look no further. A venture up to the second-story patio of the Water Works building will reveal some of the most breathtaking views you'll ever witness.
Or maybe 'getting down' is more your thing. The Cistern Rain Exhibit, which is built inside the decommissioned 87,500 square-foot water reservoir beneath the city, is a great place to cool off and experience a one of a kind light show.
Of course, we can't forget the perks of it being a bayou. Grab a paddle and navigate 26-miles of pure bayou in your favorite kayak.
Let's explore the $58 millions worth of amazing trails and exceptional sights in the ultimate guide to Buffalo Bayou Park. All in today's Inside Story from the pages of Houstonia.
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MIDLAND, Tex--The Springfield Cardinals are gearing up for a big Fourth of July holiday week.
But before returning home Wednesday night, the Cards had to wrap up their Texas road trip Tuesday night in Midland.
Springfield was trying to end the trip with back to back wins.
But Midland would attack early, in the second, Seth Brown takes this deep to right, off the boards out there, a double.
The RockHounds cash it in, Skye Bolt singles to center, Brown scores and it's 1-nothing Midland.
Springfield's Connor Jones in third inning trouble, a bases loaded walk makes it 2-nothing.
Then Jones walks bolt, and the RockHounds are up 3-nothing.
Jones would get out of the inning but the damage was done, Springfield loses to Midland 9-3, and limp home with a 1-5 road trip.
Alnwick pupils have won praise for their works in the arts.
Year 5 Leopards at St Michael’s CE Primary School, Alnwick, are pictured with their Arts Award, a nationally-recognised qualification from Trinity College London which acknowledges arts work they did in Year 4, including singing, playing the violin, interviewing a musician and performing at The Alnwick Garden.
Editor: Most automobile operators are accustomed to seeing painted yellow curbs.
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Most automobile operators are accustomed to seeing painted yellow curbs indicating an area not to be parked in.
This custom in municipalities has always assisted the safety of moving vehicles to merge into oncoming traffic by being able to see adequately and avoid an accident.
Be that as it may, our ever-cost-conscious ‘penny-wise, pound-foolish’ White Rock government has apparently decided to do away with painting yellow curbs in an effort to save a few cents.
Don’t believe me? Take a look at Everall Street, where it is just a matter of time until a senior gets smooshed because they can’t see oncoming traffic when they exit through the parked cars.
Better still are the cars parking in front of the hydrant there!
Had the city policed the mal-parking on Everall, they would have garnered enough money to paint all the curbs in the city.
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As many as five playoff berths can be locked up Sunday, and New England can clinch before taking the field Monday night.
A Buffalo loss or tie against the Colts on Sunday clinches the AFC East for the Patriots, while New England can clinch Monday night by beating Miami if the Bills win.
Pittsburgh clinches a berth with a Buffalo loss or tie, though the Steelers need to tie or beat Baltimore to win the AFC North.
Philadelphia could clinch the NFC East if Dallas ties or loses to the Giants before the Eagles take the field in Los Angeles.
Minnesota can win the NFC North by beating Carolina or if Detroit and Green Bay both tie.
Even the Jaguars could clinch a berth with a win and other help.
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Dec 11(Reuters) - Zhuhai Hokai Medical Instruments Co Ltd
* Says it plans to set up Zhuhai-based medical service management JV with partners
* Says registered capital of the JV will be 20 million yuan
* Says it will hold 45 percent stake in the JV
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Brighouse Art Circle members enjoyed an interesting demonstration on perspective in buildings by artist and tutor Clive Wylie at their meeting last week.
He painted a Cumbrian town scene whilst informing members of his methods and techniques.
Tonight (Thursday) there will be a workshop based on holiday photos.
On Thursday 24 August at 7.30pm there will be a costume model and on 31 August there will be a demonstration combined with workshop on making clay figures.
Anyone who is looking for a new hobby is invited to attend the meetings of the Brighouse Art Circle.
Meetings are held every Thursday at Waring Green Community Cente at 7.30pm and in the summer months there are outside painting sessions.
The group take part in a variety of demonstrations, workshops, costume models and exhibitions and once a month they hold a life model session.
Anyone who is interested in joining the group can phone Geoff on 01484 712947 or visit www.brighouseartcircle.co.uk or www.facebook.com/BrighouseArtCircle for more details.
A man fatally shot by an Arkansas police officer has been identified as an Indiana man. Arkansas State Police said Monday that 33-year-old Olugbalah Ridley of Indianapolis was killed by a West Memphis officer who was responding to reports of a robbery at a motel.
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A rare panda cub born in a Tokyo zoo two months ago is in “great health” and learning to crawl, zoo officials said on Monday. (Representational image/AP)
A rare panda cub born in a Tokyo zoo two months ago is in “great health” and learning to crawl, zoo officials said on Monday. The latest video released by the Tokyo Zoological Park Society showed the unnamed giant baby panda being weighed and measured, and then cuddling with her mother, Shin Shin. “(The baby panda) is beginning to use its hind legs to crawl or change directions, but it’s still unable to walk on all fours,” Mikako Kaneko, who is in charge of panda care at Tokyo’s Ueno Zoo, told reporters.
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You’ll have to clear a little extra space on your wife’s dresser for Kim Kardashian’s new fragrance . . . because it’s shaped like her BODY.
She says, “The next fragrance I have coming out in May, KKW Body, is so amazing. It is a sculpture, basically, of my body. It’s really cool.
“The scent is so good, I’m so proud of it. It smells to me like what I would think golden smells like, even though that’s a color and something that’s just luminous.”
LONDON — European stock markets were down in mid-morning trading on Thursday, with the CAC 40 in Paris leading the way.
The French market fell 0.8 percent to 5,199.51, followed by the FTSE 100 in London, which was down 0.6 percent to 7,429.28. The DAX in Frankfurt declined 0.5 percent to 12,738.21, while the FTSE MIB in Milan sank 0.4 percent to 20,876.72.
April 24 (Reuters) - Solocal Group SA:
* QTRLY TOTAL REVENUES DOWN 4% TO EUR 168 MILLION
* Q1 2018 DIGITAL SALES OF CONTINUED ACTIVITIES DECLINED BY 8%
* QTRLY PRINT REVENUES EUR 16 MILLION, DOWN 37% COMPARED TO Q1 2017
* ORDER BACKLOG REACHED EUR 449 MILLION IN Q1 2018, DOWN 5%
* CONFIRMS FOR 2018 ITS OUTLOOK OF STABILIZATION OF RECURRING EBITDA Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
A Lindsay man faces weapons charges after a police officer intervened in an altercation involving a hatchet last Friday.
City of Kawartha Lakes Police say an undercover officer was travelling on Russell Street West when he noticed an altercation between a pedestrian and the driver of a pickup truck.
Police say the officer saw the pedestrian strike the driver and then produced a hatchet and threatened the motorist.
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“The officer immediately intervened and arrested the pedestrian who was still armed with the hatchet,” police stated on Wednesday.
Jakob Manning, 23, of Lindsay, was charged with assault, assault with a weapon and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.
He will appear in court in Lindsay on June 28.
Police are seeking witnesses to the incident and are asking anyone with information to contact Det. Const. Mark Donaldson at 705-324-6307 ext. 524 or mdonaldson@klps.ca or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Police arrested three more suspects last night for their involvement in violent rioting and stone-throwing that took place Saturday at the Arara junction.
The suspects, residents of Ara and Arara, will be brought to court for an extension of their arrests.
Police said that additional arrests are expected.
CINCINNATI (AP) — The prosecution has rested after testimony from a deputy coroner in the Ohio murder retrial of a former University of Cincinnati police officer.
Dr. Karen Looman of the Hamilton County coroner’s office said Wednesday that Sam DuBose died instantly from a bullet fired into his head at a downward angle. Defendant Ray Tensing looked down and away as graphic autopsy photos were shown.
Under defense questioning, she said the 43-year-old DuBose wasn’t healthy. She was blocked by prosecution objections from giving details about DuBose’s medical condition.
The defense will begin Thursday, with Tensing expected to testify later.
Tensing, who’s white, is on trial in the 2015 fatal traffic-stop shooting of DuBose, an unarmed black motorist. He claims he feared for his life.
His November trial ended in a hung jury.
By JIMMY GOLENAP Sports Writer
BOSTON (AP) - Danica Patrick says she "had a moment" when she lost her temper at a booing fan after qualifying for last week's NASCAR race.
She says she knows the smarter thing to do would have been to "just keep walking."
"But every now and again they just catch you in a moment, and I had a moment," Patrick says.
In a video that went viral, Patrick stormed over to the fan and said: "I'm a person, too. I have feelings. When you boo me, it hurts my feelings."
The 35-year-old driver said during a promotional tour of Boston on Wednesday that she decided not to sign autographs for a fan at the Poconos track who had gone through a security cordon.
She says she "didn't feel it was right to honor that person for disrespecting the security guard."
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What a difference a year has made for New Hampshire and coach Maureen Magarity. The women’s basketball team is having one of the best season…
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There are two kinds of people in the world: those who give and those who receive.
Yet those who receive are apparently in the majority nowadays, as there are more poor people in the world than rich people and their hands are constantly stretched out to receive.
But you don’t have to be rich to be able to give unto others. Giving is a very good virtue.
When you share even the little you have to make another person smile and happy, the blessing comes in abundance.
Those who give with the anticipation to receive much much more than they have given are not actually givers.
Those who give with all their heart and EXPECT NOTHING IN RETURN are the real givers and the Lord says they’ll NEVER LACK in every aspect of their lives.
Let’s pray that God teaches us the virtue of giving with all our heart.
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Dr. Seuss museum to replace mural after complaints of racism
A Massachusetts museum dedicated to Dr. Seuss says it will replace a mural featuring a Chinese character from one of his books after three authors said they would boycott an event due to the "jarring racial stereotype."
The mural features illustrations from the author's first children's book, "And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street."
The museum, which is located in the author's hometown of Springfield, said Thursday that the mural will be replaced by images from later books.
Three children's authors declined an invitation to the museum's inaugural Children's Literature Festival, which was set for Oct. 14 before being canceled. After the museum offered to take down the mural, the authors said they would attend, but the museum has not said if the festival is back on.
There are a few furry alternatives to the Super Bowl on Sunday, and Kitten Bowl V will air at 12:00 p.m. on the Hallmark Channel ahead of Puppy Bowl XIV at 3:00 p.m. on Animal Planet. We’ve shown you the starting lineup of the Puppy Bowl, but here’s the first look from the Kitten Bowl.
The Vallejo Fire Department battled a vehicle fire around 11 p.m. on Tuesday night in the 100 block of Lincoln Road East, in front of the Travel Inn. In a video posted by the fire department on social media, a minivan in the parking lot of the motel appears completely engulfed in flames.
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New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) warms up during a practice Friday in Minneapolis. The Patriots are scheduled to face the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL Super Bowl 52 on Sunday. Mark Humphrey AP
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* MutualFirst Financial Inc announces re-appointment of richard j. Lashley to the board of directors
* MutualFirst Financial Inc - number of authorized directors was increased from eleven to twelve as a result of lashley's re-appointment
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Satellites captured “The Big Dark” – a series of three storms rolling through the Pacific Northwest. The first front hit on Tuesday, October 17, the second on Wednesday into Thursday, and the third front was forecast to strike on October 21.
This video captures all three of the storms. The first imagery was recorded by NOAA’s GOES-16 satellite, which has not yet been declared operational. Its data should be considered preliminary. It was recorded between 2:15 pm and 4:45 pm Eastern Time on October 19. The second round of images was recorded by the Japan Meteorological Agency’s Himawari-8 satellite between 2:10 pm and 4 pm on October 19. Credit: CIRA/RAMMB/NOAA/JMA via Storyful
The Justice Department and the Federal Communications Commission are scrutinizing the transaction, with a decision possible in coming weeks. At issue is whether Sinclair, which grew from a single TV station in Baltimore in 1971, can win approval for the purchase of Tribune’s 42 stations, including outlets in New York and Los Angeles. The purchase would lift Sinclair’s station total to more than 200.
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A Second World War veteran celebrated his 100th birthday a few days early, cutting a rug at his favourite Vancouver pub.
John Hay will reach triple digits on Feb. 10, but partied early at Fairview Pub Thursday night.
The soon-to-be centenarian tore up the dance floor to tunes from his favourite band. Hay has been coming to the Fairview for years, often driving himself.
"He's something of a hero, an icon. He's much loved around here," doorman Charlie Norris said.
And what is it that keeps him motivated to dance?
"The girls!" Hay told CTV News.
December 11, 1945 – June 23, 2018
Betty was born December 11, 1945 in Minden Township, MN to Carl Joseph and Catherine Margaret (Thelen) Diedrich. She married Richard Henry Koopmeiners on November 14, 1964. Betty worked for many years for Holes Webway. Betty and Richard moved to Sioux Falls, SD for Richard’s work with the railroad. They lived there for 34 years, returning to St. Cloud in 2015. Betty loved time with the family and watching Walker Texas Ranger (as she was a huge Chuck Norris fan). She was a jokester and laughed at her own jokes. Betty also enjoyed traveling, gambling and Twins baseball.
April 13 British recruitment company Hays forecast full-year profit at the top end of market expectations on Thursday after reporting record third-quarter net fees as international hiring offset weakness in the UK market following the Brexit vote.
The company, which places workers in areas such as finance and IT, said it expected full-year operating profit to be at the top of a market consensus range of 199 million to 209 million pounds ($250 million-$263 million).
Net fees increased 10 percent on a constant currency basis in the third quarter which ended on March 31 boosted largely by strong growth in continental Europe, where Germany and France were standout performers.
Net fees from its UK and Ireland operations fell 4 percent, but showed an improvement against a 10 percent fall recorded for the preceding two quarters, Hays said in its trading update.
($1 = 0.7959 pounds) (Reporting by Esha Vaish in Bengaluru; editing by Jason Neely)
EiO & The Hive's Curry Bowl
Ingredients:
1 cup chickpeas (cooked)
1/4 cup roasted sweet potato
1/4 cup cauliflower
1 bunch bok choy (chopped)
Curry Sauce:
1 can (12oz) coconut milk
1/4 cup tamari
1tbs minced garlic
1tbs minced ginger
2 tbsp lime juice
1tbsp sambal
1/2 cup Mirin
3 tbsp curry powder
Directions:
1. whisk together curry sauce
2. sauté vegetables and chickpeas
3. add 1 cup curry sauce
4. place in serving dish & garnish with pecans and raisins
I know I finished Season 1 of Love—at least, I think I did; the details are foggy, save for my thinking, wow, gotta find a friend who can take me to the Magic Castle.
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Other feelings I know I had: these characters are annoying and in a purposeless way, except the roommate, who is pretty funny; I usually like Gillian Jacobs; what a deeply bad name for a television show, particularly if you’re concerned about SEO; I would love to see a show that’s fully committed to a behind the scenes of this teen witch drama the nerdy guy works on; I really don’t need another love dramedy about white people in LA or New York; this show, whenever it ends, will definitely end with these two characters being broken up because I’ve never seen individuals so poorly matched.
Which means maybe the relationship of Gus and Mickey is analogy for watching Love—you shouldn’t be watching it but there you are, doing it anyway. Here I am, doing this anyway: here is the trailer for Season 2 of Love.
2. When your Jeep breaks down in Moab and leaves you w/o transportation other than a mountain bike: Leave the rig at a mechanic, pedal over to Poison Spider Bicycles, and catch a shuttle to the top of Porcupine Rim. That's where I met Russell Facente, Sales Manager at Poison Spider Bicycles, who let me tag along w/him and his friends. I travel to ride as much as I can and if there's one thing I've learned about riding outside of your own backyard it's this: Follow a local down a trail they've ridden countless times and you'll find yourself taking lines you would have never seen on your own. This holds especially true on The Whole Enchilada where options are abundant throughout every one of the 20+ miles of trail. This is a photo of Russ descending The Notch. Image by Dana Ramos - 13447 views
A pilot who allegedly passed out in the cockpit of a Boeing 737 in Canada was arrested on suspicion of being drunk, police said.
Capt. Miroslav Gronych was “behaving oddly before he became unconscious in the cockpit” on Saturday, Calgary police said. The plane, with 99 passengers and six crew members, was scheduled to fly to Regina before heading to Winnipeg and Cancun, Mexico.
Gronych, a 37-year-old Slovak national, was charged with having control of an aircraft while impaired.
“Initial tests conducted by police indicate the pilot was severely impaired by alcohol,” police said in a statement.
Budget airline Sunwing apologized for their pilot’s behavior and commended the rest of the crew for their diligence in handling what they described as a “very unfortunate matter.”
Sunwing said the plane took off a short time after with a different pilot.
"These are two of the best teams in the country, uniting to show support and to show that we can be stronger together," said Liza David, a UCLA Athletics spokeswoman. "We have so many athletes who were affected."
The Argentina striker could be set for a switch to Stamford Bridge to work with Maurizio Sarri who is set to be announced as the replacement for Antonio Conte.
Now Italian outlet Sport Mediaset claim Higuain will be on the move to Chelsea.
The Argentina international did not enjoy his summer at the World Cup with his side going out to France in the last 16.
But Higuain was in superb form for Juventus last season, netting 23 goals in all competitions.
Today’s darts World Championship final between Michael van Gerwen and Gary Anderson was interrupted by an Idiot On The Field who rushed the stage and stole the trophy.
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The invasion forced van Gerwen to pause in the middle of his throws, though he recovered to win the world championship minutes later. Darts produces one of the wildest crowds of any sporting event—and larger ones, even, than many bowl games.
CBJ — German Chancellor Angela Merkel has warned U.S. President Donald Trump against moving ahead with his trade war agenda after he threatened to impose tariffs on automobiles from the European Union.
Trump’s blustering has to be taken seriously, because his administration has already slapped harsh 25% tariffs on steel and 10% on aluminum.
Trump recently stated that Europe is “possibly as bad as China” on trade. Reports indicate he is considering an import tax of 20% on vehicles imported from the EU.
BENSONHURST, Brooklyn – Police arrested a man who allegedly drove drunk and crashed into a car, killing one of the passengers inside three hours after the new year rang in.
It happened at the intersection of Avenue P and West 2nd Street at 3 a.m. Sunday, police said.
A preliminary investigation revealed a 2008 Toyota operated by a 66-year-old man was traveling westbound on Avenue P and was making a left turn when it was struck by a 2015 Infinity driven by 24-year-old Michael Peter that was traveling eastbound on Avenue P, police said. A 56-year-old man, later identified as Abraham Shmailov, who was seated in the rear of the Toyota sustained body and head injuries as a result of the crash. He was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.
The drivers were hospitalized in stable condition.
Peter, was taken into custody and later charged with vehicular manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, DWI and DWAI, police said.
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PRICES for petrol, diesel and kerosene in Port Moresby have increased by between 9toea and 14toea this month.
The Independent Consumer and Competition Commission said petrol price went up by 9toea to K3.29 from K3.19 last month. Diesel increased by 14toea to K2.73 from K2.59.
The price of kerosene also went up by 14toea to K2.58 from K2.44 the previous month.
The fuel price hike was attributed to the increases in import parity prices.
Commissioner and chief executive Paulus Ain said the increase in the IPP was attributed to the increases in the Mean of Platts Singapore last month.
Ain also said as part of the commission’s role in enforcement and compliance, officers would inspect all service stations to ensure that prices of petroleum products did not exceed the maximum prices approved by the commission.
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Man dies, another wounded in Cedar Rapids shooting
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) — Police say a man found dead outside a Cedar Rapids house is suspected of shooting a man found inside the home.
Officers were sent there around 4:40 a.m. Monday. They say the man found dead outside died of what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot. The man inside was taken to University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. He's expected to survive his wounds.
Police say the man found dead outside had a prior relationship with a woman who lived at the residence.
The names of those involved haven't been released.
At a press conference outside the arena Sunday, Eric Adams took issue with the way in which the clash "escalated." "Anytime you have a player who gave his heart and soul to the team and the city, to be treated in that fashion sends a chilling impact," Adams said.
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CENTRAL FALLS, R.I. (AP) — Two corrections officers have been placed on paid leave as authorities investigate an inmate’s escape from a Rhode Island detention center.
Former Army reservist James Morales was reported missing Saturday night and remains at large.
Wyatt Correctional Center warden Daniel Martin tells WBZ-TV (http://cbsloc.al/2ivyGIG ) that two officers were placed on leave. He says Morales escaped around 7 p.m. but wasn’t discovered missing until three hours later.
The prison in Central Falls remains locked down as officials review procedures.
The 35-year-old Morales is charged with stealing 16 guns from a U.S. Army Reserve Center and faces child rape charges.
Police say they believe Morales fled to Attleboro, Massachusetts, and stole a car that was found Sunday. They believe he is bleeding from razor wire that he climbed through to escape.
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Eyewitnesses said right fullback Henry asked to be replaced during the friendly match with his youth team, Samba FC, at the UNEC Stadium in Enugu on Monday morning
Former Enugu Rangers FC star, Henry Obiekwu, on Monday slumped and died while playing a friendly in Enugu.
Former Super Eagles defender, Kingsley Obiekwu, popularly known as Shagari, confirmed the passing of his younger brother, Henry.
Eyewitnesses said right fullback Henry asked to be replaced during the friendly match with his youth team, Samba FC, at the UNEC Stadium in Enugu on Monday morning after he complained of severe chest pain.
He will later slump and was rushed to several hospitals before he was confirmed dead at the Eastern Nigeria Medical Centre in Enugu.
FC Taraba were Henry’s last club.
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Novak Djokovic says he had a “small medical intervention” on his bothersome right elbow.
The 12-time Grand Slam champion and former No. 1-ranked player wrote on Instagram on Friday: “It seems like I am on the good road now to full recovery.”
Djokovic sat out the last half of 2017 because of problems with his racket-swinging right arm, saying it had been bothering him for more than a year.
The 30-year-old Serb made a late decision to enter the Australian Open last month, and then was clearly hampered by the elbow in a straight-set loss to Hyeon Chung of South Korea in the fourth round. Djokovic winced and grimaced throughout and took a medical timeout to have his elbow massaged.
For the next month or two, we'll be taking a look at the players who made the Los Angeles Kings ' 2016-17 season what it was: an up-and-down journey which managed to be both unusual and familiar. Rather than the good-bad-future-grade format we've used in past seasons, we'll ask a crucial question and answer it using it what we saw this year.
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TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (AP) — Authorities in Honduras are accusing five federal lawmakers of diverting public funds to their own use.
Honduras’ chief prosecutor and the head of the Organization of American States’ anti-corruption mission in the country announced the case Monday.
They say the investigation found that in late 2015 thousands of dollars were transferred from the government to a nonprofit organization for community projects. Prosecutors say the nonprofit immediately cut checks to the five federal deputies and the projects never materialized.
Authorities have asked the Supreme Court to suspend the suspects as deputies and are seeking their arrest.
The case comes as Hondurans continue to await a resolution of the disputed Nov. 26 presidential election, in which both President Juan Orlando Hernandez and main challenger Salvador Nasralla have claimed victory.
The Crow Wing County Sheriff’s office is asking the public for assistance in locating anyone who purchased an ATV or snowmobile from ATV Sleds during 2017.
The owner, Benjamin Forland was arrested for Forgery and Falsifying sales records after an investigation showed that ATV Sleds was tampering with odometers by rolling back the miles on used ATV and snowmobiles.
Anyone who has purchased an ATV or snowmobile from ATV Sleds in 2017 is asked to contact the Crow Wing County Sheriff’s Office Investigative Division at 218-829-4749.
Joel Nipales of Jersey City and Apoorva Shah of Trenton each won $774,385 after buying a ticket for the March 8 drawing that matched all five numbers, according to state lottery officials. Nipales, who has played the same numbers for three years, bought his lucky ticket an hour before the drawing as he was headed to the theater with his wife.
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Tennessee State alum, Medal of Honor recipient being honored
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee State University alumnus and Medal of Honor recipient will be honored with a historical marker at the school's main campus.
Lt. William McBryar was a Buffalo Soldier who was awarded America's highest military decoration for his actions during the Cherry Creek Campaign in the Arizona Territory in 1890. His citation said he was distinguished for "coolness, bravery and marksmanship" while his 10th Cavalry troop was in pursuit of Apache warriors.
McBryar is one of 90 black Medal of Honor recipients out of 3,498 dating back to the Civil War.
In 1933, McBryar attended Tennessee Agricultural & Industrial State University to complete his degree. He graduated the next year, at age 73, with an agriculture degree. He died in 1941.
The marker will be unveiled at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Tennessee State in front of Kean Hall.
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A press release just sent out by the Harrison County Sheriff states: “The Harrison County 911 center can’t accept calls from any Frontier carrier except in Cadiz, all other carriers are working as we know of now.
If you have a cell phone and can use it please do so if needing 911 services. Remember this is only Frontier carriers outside of the 942 exchange.
Frontier say they should have everything back up in about 10 days. The Sheriff has made contact with the main boss, and he is looking into this problem.”
DUBUQUE, Iowa — A 20-year-old man has pleaded not guilty to charges that he drove onto and damaged the Iowa baseball field made famous by the 1989 "Field of Dreams" movie.
The Telegraph Herald reports that Austin Pape, of Dyersville, entered a written plea before his arraignment scheduled for Monday in Dubuque. Investigators say Pape has acknowledged driving onto the field Jan. 22, and his attorney has said Pape will work with prosecutors on a resolution.
Court records say the owner estimated the damage at more than $5,500. The vehicle left deep gashes in the field and damaged sprinklers.
The field sits 2 miles (3 kilometres ) outside Dyersville — 142 miles (228 kilometres ) northeast of Des Moines. Thousands of people visit the property, running around the bases and walking to the surrounding cornfields.
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From the city of Harrisonburg: the city is prepared for the anticipated snowfall that is expected Monday night and into Tuesday and reminds residents to do the same.
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Help us support Hunger Task Force and Drink Brew City. Starting Thursday, July 20, drop off non-perishable food items at any MCBL brewery and receive a coupon for a half-price beer at the event. Donations also accepted the day of the event. Select from 17 unique beers from 17 different MCBL breweries while enjoying the beautiful Humboldt Park Garden.
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Storylines: The Flames are three points ahead of the Hawks in the playoff hunt going into the teams’ home-and-home games Saturday in Calgary and Tuesday at the United Center. Should the Hawks win both in regulation, they would climb over one of the four teams ahead of them for the second wild-card spot.
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London to open Brexit talks by offering to protect rights of EU citizens in UK - FT
LONDON The UK's Brexit minister, David Davis, will open divorce talks in Brussels next week with an offer to allow the three million European Union citizens living in Britain the same rights that they have now, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday.
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MACOMB, Illinois– Police have arrested a second person in their investigation of animal abuse at Macomb Pet Land.
68-year-old Michael Law of Macomb has been charged with nine counts of aggravated cruelty to animals.
One count is punishable to up to three years behind bars.
Police say Law is connected to the animal abuse case at Macomb Pet Land where 41 animals were found dead inside.
Law was arrested on Tuesday May 29, 2018.
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It’s normally best to take pictures of flowers under overcast skies. This brings out texture and dimension without lots of harsh shadows—which are harsher on film (or pixels) than with the naked eye. Occasionally, though, I like a picture of a flower taken in bright, morning sunlight. This one was taken right after a rain shower, and the direct light provides an almost unnatural clarity without too much in the way of harsh shadows. There’s a bit of an artificial quality to it that isn’t really to my taste, but once in a while it makes for a nice change from my usual fare.
For those of you curious about how this would look in black-and-white, I’ve included a second version of the photo. I did this quickly, and there are lots of different ways of converting color to black-and-white, but this is an example of how black-and-white isolates form and shadow, if that’s what you’re after. I prefer the color version in this case, but tastes vary.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Ping An Bank Co Ltd:
* SAYS IT GETS BANKING REGULATOR'S APPROVAL TO APPOINT XIANG YOUZHI AS CFO Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2E4dbfB Further company coverage: (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
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Everybody and their moms came out to the “Avengers: Infinity War” premiere outchea in Hollyweird. Chadwick Boseman, Zoe Saldana, Angela Bassett, Don Cheadle, Samuel L. Jackson, and more were all in attendance last night.
We have all of the red carpet walks on the next pages…
NBC 7's Mari Payton reports the latest on a controversial plan to turn a motel in the Nestor neighborhood into a halfway house for low level criminals. (Published 32 minutes ago)
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Beloved toy maker American Girl, known for its 18-inch female figurines, is set to release its first-ever male doll.A spokesperson for American Girl said on Tuesday that "A boy character has been a top request from fans for decades."His name is Logan Everett, and his character plays drums for Tenney Grant, a girl trying to make it big in Nashville.Logan has a couple of looks, including one with a T-shirt that says, "Play Loud" under an unbuttoned plaid shirt.The figure will be up for sale starting Thursday and will cost $115.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) - Power company FirstEnergy Corp. says it is prepared to send in extra crews if needed to West Virginia and other states expected to get hit by heavy snow.
FirstEnergy says in a news release it has been in touch with contractors about the possibility of assisting with power restoration efforts.
The National Weather Service says up to a foot of snow is possible in parts of northern West Virginia starting Monday night.
The weather service says the weight of the snow on tree limbs and power lines could lead to widespread power outages.
FirstEnergy says the greatest impact is anticipated in Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey and West Virginia. The utility has 6 million customers in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic, including 542,000 in West Virginia.
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With multicolored murals, tattoo parlors and hipster cafes, Tel Aviv’s hip Florentin neighborhood is an ideal playground for the unexpected. Amongst its many sub-communities is the Prettimess Collective, a community for like-minded artists. Prettimess is the brainchild of illustrator Boaz Sides aka UNTAY and the artisans behind DaSilva boards Ben Kaufman and Alon Meiri.
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By opening a gallery they want to gather and showcase local designers, painters and illustrators who share a passion for the alternative street art scene. So rather than having a traditional gallery owner-artist relationship, Prettimess is one big family-style community that does it all. The artists are able to collaborate in harmony, bringing together their individual styles and create wonderfully surreal paintings (and boards) for the Telavivian streets.
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In fact if you look hard enough, you’ll start recognizing some of the murals around Tel Aviv, with recurring signatures such as UNTAY, DIOZ and Brothers of Light.
The municipal authorities of Myconos are collecting signatures to conduct a referendum on the popular Cycladic resort island against the creation of a casino.
Following a proposal by Mayor Constantinos Koukas, the town council unequivocally decided to launch the process in a bid to counter the government’s decision for the immediate licensing and operation of casino enterprises on the island.
Obanikoro’s suit over daughter’s accident: NBC wants N96.8m judgment-debt order quashed
The Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC) on Wednesday urged an Ikeja High Court to dismiss a garnishee order in respect of a N96.8m judgment in favour of a Minister of State for Defence, Musiliu Obanikoro. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Obanikoro had in 2010 sued the NBC at an Edo High Court for…
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Dec 12 (Reuters) - BLACK PEARL SA:
* SAID ON MONDAY THAT ITS SHAREHOLDERS ARE TO VOTE ON DEC. 29 THE COMPANY NAME CHANGE TO INTERFARMED SA
* COMPANY ALSO PLANS TO INCREASE SHARE CAPITAL BY 3.0 MILLION ZLOTYS THROUGH ISSUANCE OF 30 MILLION SERIES G SHARES
* ALL SERIES G SHARES TO BE OFFERED TO GT POLAND SP. Z O.O.
* ISSUE PRICE FOR G SERIES SHARES WAS SET AT 0.10 ZLOTY/SHR
* THE SHARES WILL BE ACQUIRED BY GT POLAND IN EXCHANGE FOR 14,999 SHARES OF INTERFARM MED SP. Z O.O. OF TOTAL NOMINAL VALUE OF 749,950 ZLOTYS
* SERIES G SHARES TO BE ALLOTTED TO INVESTORS BY MARCH 31, 2018
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YEREVAN, APRIL 14, ARMENPRESS. The Eurasian Economic Commission Board, which includes the first deputy PMs of the EAEU member states, has been granted with new powers in tax regulation, “Armenpress” was informed from the press service of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC).
The decision was made at the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council session.
In addition, the Heads of Eurasian Economic Union member states have expanded the scope of issues over which the EEC Board will make a decision through consensus. “The decision of the Presidents to give the Union such supranational powers once again reaffirms our plans for further deepening of the Eurasian integration”, EEC Board Chairman Tigran Sargsyan said.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Panthers defensive tackle Kawann Short said he would ''probably'' sign a franchise tag offer if the team extended him one this offseason.
Short, who just wrapped up his fourth NFL season, will become an unrestricted free agent on March 9.
''I wouldn't fight it or anything,'' Short said of the franchise tag.
The Panthers tried to lock up Short to a long-term contract last offseason, but couldn't come to terms on an agreement in part because the $17 million-a-year contract that Fletcher Cox received from the Philadelphia Eagles raised the asking price for high-level defensive tackles.
Short wound up playing the 2016 season under the final year of his rookie contract.
The franchise tag for defensive tackles last season was $13.6 million and is expected to increase slightly next season.
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June 9, 2017 - Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts is pleased to announce the successful opening night for the new musical, THE MAN IN THE CEILING, Book by Jules Feiffer, Music and Lyrics by Andrew Lippa, and Directed by Jeffrey Seller, producer of Hamilton. The show runs through June 25. Tickets available online at www.baystreet.org or by calling the Bay Street Theater Box Office at 631-725-9500, 11 am to show time daily or online at baystreet.org .
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ISTANBUL Turkey remains committed to a ceasefire in Syria, but Russia must stop insisting that Bashar al-Assad should remain as leader of the country, Ankara's foreign minister said on Sunday.
Mevlut Cavusoglu, in live comments on state broadcaster TRT Haber, also said that he told his Russian counterpart that Moscow did not take the necessary steps in the face of breaches in the Syrian ceasefire.
(Reporting by Yesim Dikmen; Writing by David Dolan. Editing by Jane Merriman)
WASHINGTON, April 20 Dallas Federal Reserve President Robert Kaplan said on Thursday that three interest rate hikes this year remains possible but that the U.S. central bank has the flexibility to wait and see how the economy unfolds.
"The median for three rate increases this year...is still a good baseline. If the economy develops a little more slowly, then we can do less than that and if the economy is a little stronger, we can do more than that," he said in an interview with Bloomberg TV.
The Fed raised its benchmark interest rate by a quarter percentage point at its March policy meeting. (Reporting by Lindsay Dunsmuir)
The 39-year-old will reprise his role as Robbie Jackson as he makes a welcome comeback to Walford.
After several years away from the soap, Gaffney revealed that he feels "so lucky" to be reprising his role as the Albert Square character.
Gaffney previously starred in the drama series from 1993 until 2003, before making his last EastEnders appearance in 2015.
Excited at his return Gaffney said: "I'm really happy to be back. I'm so lucky to be given the chance to work again with such a talented group of people."
He continued that it will be a "lot of fun" and thanked the soap's executive producer Sean O'Connor for bringing him back.
Matthew Sweet called into Kyle Meredith’s show with news of his upcoming LP, essentially a double LP, and a weird, creepy owl that’s haunting his doorstep.
BOSTON (AP) - The Massachusetts House has approved legislation to encourage civics education in public schools, but without a graduation requirement included in the Senate version of the bill.
The measure, passed Wednesday, aims to give students a better understanding of how the country’s political system works and their place in it. It calls for enhanced instruction in American history and government with the goal of “preparing students, morally and intellectually, for the duties of citizenship.”
The Senate included a requirement that students complete a student-led civic project before graduating.
The two versions must now be reconciled.
Democratic Rep. Alice Peisch, of Wellesley, said Wednesday the House creates incentives for civics education without mandating it.
Republican Rep. Sean Dooley, of Norfolk, said without requirements or dedicated funding the measure amounts to a “feel good bill.”
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The-Dream has shared a new birthday gift in honor of his debut album, Love Hate.
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The song is “It’s Yo Birthday,” released to celebrate the ten-year anniversary of his full-length debut, which dropped on Dec. 11, 2007.
“Love Hate Changed Everything!,” The-Dream shared on Instagram. “Like it or Not!”
Listen to the new track, “It’s Yo Birthday,” which contains explicit lyrics, now at Radio.com.
Armed with banners emblazoned with the the slogan “The more you insist, the more we resist” and a giant Trojan Horse balloon, campaigners lined the streets outside the European Parliament to protest against the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA).
Some of the protestors, wearing all-white boiler suits, lay on the ground, which meant those entering the building would have to walk over them.
Canada’s controversial trade pact with the Brussels club was signed last October after a lengthy battle, but it will have to be ratified by the European Parliament before being approved by the national legislatures of the 28 EU member states.
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A Hungarian Jew who survived Auschwitz and the Scottish soldier who helped save her will mark their 71st Valentine's Day together tomorrow. John Mackay, 96, was in the ranks of a commando team that liberated a number of Jewish prisoners from their Nazi guards in Poland.
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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Federal authorities in Puerto Rico have arrested seven men in a child pornography case involving children as young as 3 years old.
Officials say the suspects face charges including possessing, distributing and advertising child pornography.
The office of Homeland Security Investigations in Puerto Rico said Wednesday it is seeing a growing trend of adults coercing children online to provide sexually explicit material of themselves.
The N.J. Department of Corrections added 150 officers to its ranks during a graduation ceremony Monday morning at Patriots Theater at the War Memorial in Trenton.
The graduates of Class 242 come from 17 of New Jersey's 21 counties, with 27 of them from Ocean County, and 23 from Middlesex County.
The rest of the officers and their county of residence:
Atlantic, 4; Bergen, 14; Burlington, 7; Camden, 5; Cumberland, 2; Essex, 18; Gloucester, 3; Hudson, 9; Mercer, 4; Monmouth, 11; Morris, 3; Passaic 10; Somerset, 1; Sussex, 3; and Union, 6.
A frenzied knife attack in a nightclub could provide a clue to the death of a suspected gangster who was shot at a Cheshire mansion, an inquest has heard. Coroner Bernard Richmond QC, sitting at London's Royal Courts of Justice, said he needs to look at all "relevant" issues that may be linked to the death of security worker Stephen "Aki" Akinyemi, 44. He died after being shot in the temple during a fight with Arran Coghlan at the businessman's home in Alderley Edge on February 9 2010.
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This is Michael Stevenson, an 18-year-old from Canton, Michigan, and his dad Mike. Michael told BuzzFeed News his dad is "a really fun guy who kind of gets really excited about the little things."
One of those little things is the fact that recently their town provided residents with brand new, big recycling bins.
Michael explained that the old recycling bins had been an annoyance for his dad for a while.
"Every week we have to take out the trash and the recycling, but the old recycling containers were these little bins that you kind of had to work to consolidate all the recyclables in it," he explained.
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EDITOR'S NOTE: The following information was summarized from the records of city, county and state police, fire and hospital agencies. Mark Hadley, 53, 8918 W. Georgetown Road, Columbus, theft, 3:36 p.m., by the Bartholomew County Sheriff's Department, released on $5,000 bond.
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March 19 (Reuters) - Parkson Retail Group Ltd:
* ‍ACQUIRED PROPERTIES AT CONSIDERATION OF RMB200 MILLION IN A JUDICIAL AUCTION​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Students at Thomas Holtzman Elementary School in the Susquehanna Township School District are celebrating Black History Month in a creative way. They’re learning about black history by living it. Each student is responsible for researching a figure from the past, and giving that person new life. The student presentations will be recorded, and shown to the entire school.
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(AP) – An Arizona man who sold ammunition to the gunman in the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history has been charged with manufacturing armor-piercing bullets.
A complaint says unfired armor-piercing bullets found inside the Las Vegas hotel room where the attack was launched on Oct. 1 contained the fingerprints of ammunition dealer Douglas Haig of Arizona.
The complaint filed Friday in federal court in Phoenix says Haig didn’t have a license to manufacture armor-piercing ammunition. He was charged shortly before holding a news conference Friday. He said he noticed nothing suspicious when he sold 720 rounds of ammunition to Stephen Paddock in the weeks before the attack that killed 58 people. Haig is a 55-year-old aerospace engineer who sold ammunition as a hobby for about 25 years.
Austin groups look to address overcrowding, drug use for the homeless downtown through a new program.
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The Federal Reserve raised interest rates about a quarter percent today, but yields on 10-year Treasury notes have been trading just around their 2017 lows — about 2.21 percent. That's the interest rate paid to the borrower of these notes. Yields rise when traders expect inflation to increase, and, therefore, interest rates climb. So what exactly is the bond market saying?
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The Trump administration’s plan to get the economy growing at a 3% annual rate has a skeptic: the Federal Reserve.
Fed officials updated their long-run growth forecasts Wednesday, and the numbers show officials aren’t convinced the economy is near revving up. Output has expanded at an annual rate of less than 2% for the past decade, and the Fed sees that continuing.
The Fed’s latest forecasts show the central bank views the...
Oladipo collected 47 points (15-28 FG, 6-12 3Pt, 11-13 FT), seven rebounds, six assists, two steals and one block in 45 minutes during Sunday's 126-116 victory over Denver.
Oladipo continued his hot streak Sunday, pouring in a career-high 47 points in the overtime victory. He was simply unstoppable, even after leaving the game briefly due to a hard fall. He continues to put up first-round numbers, much to the surprise of many fantasy owners. While these astronomical numbers may regress at some point, he is certainly showing no signs of slowing down, and is a must-own player everywhere.
It was an emotional day for Debra Messing.
The 49-year-old actress was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Friday, but told ET's Nischelle Turner that despite her decades-long career, this accolade was one she didn't see coming.
"[I] never [dreamed this could happen]," she shared. "I grew up next to a farm in Rhode Island. My big dream was to be a working actress and ultimately to do Broadway in New York City."
"I've fulfilled all of my dreams, and today... it's going to take me a long time to process this," she explained. "It's so, so beautiful."
[India], June 15 (ANI): Four suspected agents of Pakistani intelligence agency Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) were caught in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer on Thursday.
The suspects have been taken to Jodhpur after questioning, according to sources.
This is not the first such incident. Earlier in May, a suspected ISI agent was detained in a joint operation in Jaisalmer by the intelligence units of Rajasthan Police and the Indian Army. (ANI)
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Coyotes have claimed center Alexander Burmistrov from the Winnipeg Jets and recalled defenseman Kevin Connauton from the Tucson Roadrunners of the AHL.
The moves were announced on Monday.
Burmistrov had two assists in 23 games with the Jets this season and has 30 goals with 51 assists in 298 career games. The 25-year-old Russian was the eighth overall pick of the 2010 NHL draft by Atlanta.
The 26-year-old Connauton appeared in nine games with the Coyotes earlier this season, with one assist. He had a goal and two assists with the Roadrunners.
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Battery Settings are now top level on iPhone and iPad. That includes toggling on percentage display and seeing what's gobbling up your power on iPhone and iPad. It also includes a manual switch for Low Power mode on iPhone. If you have one of the iPhones 6s or Siri, you can even access power settings faster than ever!
How to enable Low Power Mode on iPhone and iPad
Low Power Mode is currently iPhone-only. It comes on automatically when your battery reaches 20 percent, but you can turn it on manually any time you want to extend your battery's charge.
Open Settings on your iPhone or iPad. Tap Battery. Toggle Low Power Mode to on. The grayed-out switch becomes green when toggled on.
You can tell when Low Power Mode is enabled by looking at the color of the battery icon - it turns yellow. It will automatically turn off any time you recharge above 80% or more, so if you want to keep it on, you'll need to switch it on every time.
You can also switch on Low Power Mode quickly with Siri or 3D Touch at any time.
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You can’t miss legendary artists and ’80s music icons, Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo performing one night only at The Northern Lights Theater inside Potawatomi Hotel & Casino in downtown Milwaukee.
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First drug approved for most common inherited kidney disease
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first drug to slow kidney decline in patients with the most common inherited kidney disease.
Jynarque, from Japan’s Otsuka Pharmaceutical, was approved Tuesday for autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease.
The progressive genetic disorder is the fourth-leading cause of kidney failure. It causes fluid-filled cysts to develop in and damage kidneys.
The FDA rejected it in 2013 but approved it after the drugmaker did an additional study. That one-year study, involving 1,370 patients with advanced disease, found the drug on average slowed kidney function decline about 35 percent more than dummy pills.
Otsuka says the drug, also known as tolvaptan, will cost $13,401 per month without insurance.
Jynarque can cause serious, even fatal liver injury, excessive urination and other side effects.
MOSCOW Fifty people have been injured by the blasts in St Petersburg's metro system on Monday, Andrey Kibitov, the head of the city governor's press service said on Twitter.
Seventeen ambulances are currently treating the injured, Kibitov said.
All the city's metro stations have been closed, Interfax earlier reported. Ten people have been killed in the incident, a source in Russian emergency services earlier told Reuters.
(Reporting by Alexander Winning; writing by Sujata Rao)
Police called to a ‘possible altercation’ in Haverhill found nothing until two men were admitted to hospital with stab wounds.
They are appealing for information after receiving two calls from members of the public at about 11.20pm last night, Monday February 13, reporting suspicious behaviour, including a possible altercation, in the Marlborough Court and Wellington Terrace area.
Just after midnight Suffolk Police were told Cambridgeshire colleagues had been called to Addenbrooke’s Hospital to reports of a man being admitted with stab wounds.
At the hospital they found two men, one in his late teens, the other in his mid 20s, had been admitted with stab injuries. Both men are said to be in a serious but stable condition.
Detectives want to hear from anyone who saw anything suspicious in this area of Havehill last night or anyone with information about those involved. Call Suffolk Police on 101, quoting 17558/17 or call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.
The Cleveland Cavaliers moved to within two games of a first-round NBA play-off win over the Indiana Pacers with a 117-111 success.
Kyrie Irving recorded 37 points, with 27 from Kevin Love, as the Cavs moved 2-0 up in the best-of-seven series.
It was a little more nervy than it ought to have been, though, as the Cavs were leading by 18 points in the final quarter before taking their foot off the pedal. They held out to leave the Pacers with it all to do.
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The San Antonio Spurs also took a 2-0 lead as Kawhi Leonard inspired a 96-82 win over the Memphis Grizzlies.
KAWHILIGHTS: Playoff Career-High Edition pic.twitter.com/gFGw2grgUD — San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) April 18, 2017
Leonard scored 37 points, combined with 11 rebounds, in his best ever play-off display as the Spurs took control.
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP)  A Texas woman has been awarded $760,000 after she was badly injured in a skydiving accident in Oklahoma.
Mackenzie Wethington was 16 in January 2014 when her parachute malfunctioned and she fell more than 3,000 feet to the ground in Chickasha. Her injuries included damage to her liver and a kidney, some bleeding in her brain, and a broken pelvis, lumbar spine in her lower back, shoulder blade and several ribs and several teeth.
Court records show the now-19-year-old Wethington of Joshua, Texas, was awarded $760,000 last week.
Robert Swainson, the owner of now-closed Pegasus Air Sports in Chickasha, has said he believes Wethington panicked and didn't follow instructions. The lawsuit said the teenager wasn't properly trained and that her parachute was inappropriate for her skill level.
CLEMENTON, N.J. — Five pedestrians have been struck by a vehicle in New Jersey.
Authorities say it happened shortly before 9 p.m. Monday in Clementon, just outside of Philadelphia.
The conditions of the victims were not immediately known.
Authorities say the driver of the vehicle remained at the scene.
Ellen Lewis faces two charges of injury to a child, a third-degree felony. She remains in the Bexar County Jail on a $30,000 bond.
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The home, which the entertainer bought six years ago for $700,000, is approached by a gated driveway finished in redwood. A palm tree provides some natural shade for a front patio and entry portico.
Lions dance in background as NZ stay on toes against Samoa
AUCKLAND The "dance in the background" was undoubtedly overshadowing the All Blacks test match against Samoa but coach Steve Hansen was at pains to ensure his side did not trip over their own feet during Friday's clash at Eden Park.
A flyer calling for a demonstration against homosexuality created major adverse reactions in Sunnmøre, in western Norway this Easter.
Now the sender has confessed to the joke. The flyer, which found its way to about 1,000 mailboxes in the Volda area, were partly due to the editor of the local newspaper in the neighbouring municipality of Ørsta seeking to stir up a counter-demonstration.
A young person has now admitted being involved in the case, and the police have had discussions with them, wrote Sunnmørsposten newspaper.
‘The leaflet does not contain real information. There will be no demonstration, and there is therefore no need for counter-demonstrations’, said Guttorm Hagen, sheriff of Ørsta, and Volda.
Source: NTB scanpix / Norway Today
Dec 11 (Reuters) - ESKER SA:
* ESKER WINS CONTRACT FOR DEMATERIALISATION OF INVOICES WITH GETLINK ‍​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
The public outcry over the contentious airline practice of overbooking flights has found a new target in Atlantic Canada, where a 10-year-old P.E.I. boy was bumped from an Air Canada flight that was supposed to take his family to a sunny destination during the March break. The airline apologized to the family Monday after the boy could not be assigned a seat on the flight from Charlottetown to Costa Rica.
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LOS ANGELES — One fan's persistence paid off. Weezer has released a cover of Toto's 1982 hit song "Africa" after a teenager pressed the group for months on social media to record the song.
The teen, known by the handle @weezerafrica, jokingly started lobbying the 1990s band on Twitter in December. The campaign gained followers.
Weezer released a cover of Toto's "Rosanna" on May 24. The teen tweeted, "After months of trolling them, @Weezer trolled me back..."
But the teen was still not satisfied. The group rolled out "Africa" on Tuesday along with a meme about the song versus modern pop music.
Neither the representative for Weezer nor the teen immediately responded to a request for comment.
This isn't the first time Weezer has been targeted by an online campaign. In 2010, a Seattle man tried to raise $10 million to get the band to break up, though Weezer never agreed to break up if the money was raised.
By Richard Martin
WEST HAM UNITED 0 MANCHESTER UNITED 2
Manchester United clinched a sixth consecutive Premier League win for the first time since April 2015 as Juan Mata and Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored second-half goals in a controversial 2-0 victory at 10-man West Ham United on Monday.
The game was overshadowed by referee Mike Dean’s harsh decision to send off home midfielder Sofiane Feghouli in the 15th minute for a challenge on Phil Jones, while Ibrahimovic’s goal, coming after Mata’s 63rd minute opener, looked offside.
Mata sneaked into the box to knock fellow substitute Marcus Rashford’s cut-back into the net after a marvellous piece of skill from the England forward, while Ibrahimovic volleyed in a blocked attempt from Ander Herrera with 12 minutes remaining.
Despite their numerical disadvantage the home side had three chances to take the lead but were denied by Spain goalkeeper David de Gea, who helped sixth-placed United move provisionally within a point of Arsenal in fourth spot.
Measure asks feds to respect Alaska-approved pot businesses
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The Alaska House is asking the federal government not to interfere in state-authorized marijuana businesses.
The House voted 38-0 Monday to pass a nonbinding resolution asking the feds to respect Alaska's authority to regulate marijuana use, production and distribution.
The resolution also urges the federal government to reconsider its listing of marijuana as a controlled substance.
The measure next goes to the Senate, which has resisted consideration of a formal statement offered by Democratic Sen. Berta Gardner that pushes back against a shift in federal enforcement policy on the drug under U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions.
Sessions in January rescinded Obama-era guidance that limited federal enforcement of the drug, allowing for the cannabis industry to flourish in states that have legalized marijuana.
Marijuana remains illegal at the federal level.
The New York Police Department has said it is responding to reports of an 'explosion of unknown origin' in Manhattan.
Emergency services are responding to reports of an explosion near Times Square in New York.
The New York Police Department said the explosion at 42nd Street and 8th Avenue in Manhattan was of 'unknown origin'.
In a statement on Twitter it said that three subway lines were being evacuated, adding: "Info is preliminary, more when available."
The response is centered in the area of the Port Authority bus terminal.
It is thought all traffic is being rerouted away from the area, while the bus terminal has been evacuated.
We will bring you more on this developing story.
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Regarding the Clark County School District, I remember many years ago back in the ‘80s when district officials wanted funding to build 15 new schools. As usual, it was a fiasco. They got the funding and then, with egg on face, said they had forgotten to budget for the buses, maintenance, custodial/janitorial staff, etc.
I said then — and I say more strongly now — that if you gave the district $1 billion above and beyond its yearly expectations, it would be in the red the following year.
Union contracts are a problem, mismanagement is an issue, welfare is a problem (whether it’s called breakfast programs, lunch programs or before- and after-hours kiddie watch) and illegals are a problem.
Fix the problem and start by not involving the overeducated, underperforming school employees. They lost all credibility with me years ago. I’m not alone in my sentiments.
For many Israelis, Har Homa is another neighborhood in Jerusalem, served by city bus lines and schools. Its quiet streets are lined with apartment buildings, pizza shops, supermarkets and pharmacies.
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ISLAMABAD, Feb 15 (APP): Minister for Interior, Chaudhry Nisar
Ali Khan Wednesday awarded cash prizes and commendation certificates to two officers of Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) for their outstanding performance.
Assistant Director FIA, Aman Ullah Khan and Sub Inspector,
Mohsin Waheed received cash rewards Rs 100,000 each along with
commendation certificates.
Aman Ullah Khan played a leading role in recovery of Rs 1.47
billion from various oil marketing companies.
The amount had been recovered and deposited in national
exchequer in on going recovery campaign of the FIA launched on
directives of the interior minister.
Similarly, Sub Inspector Mohsin Waheed showed outstanding
performance during year 2016.
Chaudhry Nisar appreciated the officers and said awards should be served to motivate them to further improve their performance and inspire their colleagues to win such recognition by dint of their hard work and commitment.
April 5 Shree Metalloys Ltd
* Says accepted resignation of Jogesh Dirajlal Chokshi from post of chief financial officer (CFO) and directorship of co
* Says appointed Govindlal Mangilal Dudani, as an additional director and chief financial officer Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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March 29 Shaw Brothers Holdings Ltd
* Tailor Made has entered into artiste management agreement 1 with Good Servant
* Good Servant Engages Tailor made as sole and exclusive agent and personal representative of wong in entertainment industry
* Tailor made has also entered into artiste management agreement 2 with esther communications
* Esther Communications engages tailor made as sole and exclusive agent and personal representative of li in entertainment industry Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (bangalore.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com)
March 31 I'rom Group Co Ltd :
* Says it will fully acquire Ethic Co Ltd via stock swap
* Says one share of Ethic Co Ltd will be exchanged into 10 shares of the co
* Says effective June 1
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Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
Large hail fell across the Basin this evening, especially in Odessa. (Source: Debra Guthrie/Facebook)
Another round of Mother Nature left behind a lot of damage across the area.
These are just some of the photos that you've sent us showing the large hail and damage left behind.
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CLEVELAND — Cavaliers forward Kevin Love will return Monday after missing six weeks because of a broken left hand.
Cleveland was 11-9 without Love, who was injured on Jan. 30. He’s averaging 17.9 points and 9.4 rebounds in 48 games.
Associate head coach Larry Drew said Love’s minutes will be restricted in Cleveland’s game against Milwaukee. Drew is running the team while coach Tyronn Lue takes a leave of absence to address health issues that have included chest pains and a loss of sleep.
The Cavaliers are third in the Eastern Conference despite dealing with several injuries. Larry Nance Jr. (sore right hamstring), Rodney Hood (strained lower back), Cedi Osman (strained left hip flexor) and Tristan Thompson (sprained right ankle) were ruled out of Monday’s game.
Kyle Korver has returned to the team after missing Saturday’s game because of a family emergency. He’s also been dealing with a sore right foot and was a game-time decision Monday.
Gabriel, a restricted free agent, reported to the Falcons' offseason workout program without signing his contract tender, ESPN's Vaughn McClure reports.
Gabriel was given a second-round tender worth $2.746 million, an offer sheet unlikely to be matched by another team. He's likely holding off in an attempt to work out a long-term deal before Friday's deadline. Fortunately for the Falcons, Gabriel reporting to workouts without a contract in hand is a classy and team-friendly move that can only help his case in landing a multi-year commitment.
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1:28 Redding mayor on skeptics of Sherri Papini's story: 'They're just trolls'
2:13 Jailhouse interview with man who threw pie at Mayor Kevin Johnson
0:50 Community holds welcome-home party for Sherri Papini in Redding
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1:08 Sherri Papini's community celebrates: A 'mother is home'
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0:31 Powerful message about texting while driving
Veterans, local leaders hold Flag Day ceremony
JACKSON, Tenn. — To mark Flag Day, veterans and local leaders held a special ceremony Wednesday at Liberty Park.
The program was hosted by Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 995.
American flags lined the walking path at Liberty Park to represent those who have served in our nation’s military.
The ceremony included presentations from veterans and local leaders and honored prisoners of war.
“In 1777, the Second Continental Congress adopted the American flag as our banner, so this is to celebrate that day,” VVA 995 Vice President Tom Turner said.
After Wednesday’s ceremony, the Vietnam Veterans of America held a flag burning ceremony to properly dispose of retired flags.
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York will give in-state tuition rates to students from Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands who were displaced by recent hurricanes.
The State University of New York Board of Trustees approved the initiative on Friday at the direction of Gov. Andrew Cuomo, a Democrat.
SUNY Board Chairman H. Carl McCall says the state's higher education system has a responsibility to help those students whose ability to get an education was put at risk by the storms.
Drake’s whopper of a musical screed, the 25-track album Scorpion, appeared on streaming services on Friday. Now the rapper and singer has announced a physical release of the project—on CD. There’s no news about a vinyl option for Scorpion, for those of you who have long since abandoned your Discman or upgraded to a car without a 6-disc changer. Amazon lists the Drake double-disc as becoming available on Friday the 13th (July 13). Notably, Drake’s last “playlist” release, More Life, did not get a physical release. Today, Beyoncé and Jay-Z also announced that their recent surprise album as The Carters, EVERYTHING IS LOVE, will also be available on CD this month. Read our review of Scorpion here.
April 10 AlixPartners:
* Statement regarding Jaeger in administration
* Peter Saville, Ryan Grant, Catherine Williamson of AlixPartners appointed joint administrators over Jaeger, Jaeger Shops, Jaeger Company’s Shops, The Jaeger Co
* Appointment made at request of Jaeger's directors after co being unable to attract suitable offers despite sales process
* "Regrettably despite an extensive sales process it has not been possible to identify a purchaser for the business"
* At time of appointment co employs approximately 680 staff across its 46 stores, 63 concessions, head office in London and logistics function in Kings Lynn
BOSTON >> Red Sox left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez will miss his scheduled start Tuesday against Toronto after Boston placed him on paternity leave.
Rodriguez’s wife, Catherine, gave birth to a boy on Sunday.
Manager John Farrell said left-hander Brian Johnson is likely to start in place of Rodriguez. Johnson has gotten no decisions in two starts at Triple-A Pawtucket, where he has a 1.69 ERA and 15 strikeouts in 10 2/3 innings.
Rodriguez is 0-1 in two starts with a 5.23 ERA.
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LACKAWANNA, N.Y. (WIVB) — A travel advisory is in effect in Lackawanna until 5 p.m. on Monday.
Travel in Lackawanna is not banned, but it is advised that people stay off the roads.
In addition to the travel advisory, Lackawanna City Hall is closed on Monday.
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May 2 Famous Dave's Of America Inc
* Famous Dave's of America accelerates refranchising strategy
* Says plans to focus solely on its franchisees
* Says to accelerate refranchising of its 33 company-owned restaurants over next 12 to 24 months Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting by Debanjan Bose)
Ohio Secretary of State and gubernatorial candidate Jon Husted, visited Wapakoneta on Tuesday to meet with constituents as part of his ongoing campaign. Craig Riedel, R-Defiance, state representative for Ohio House District 82, introduced Husted, officially endorsing him in the race for Governor, citing his conservative record, his work ethic and "the way he treats people."
Husted's opening remarks addressed the recent mass shooting in Las Vegas, in which he expressed... For more on this story and others pick up a copy of the Wapakoneta Daily News.
Two Queensland police officers accused of stopping uniformed colleagues from breath testing a driver have had their charges mentioned in court.
Detective Senior Constable Naomi C'Ann Shearer, 48, and plain clothes Senior Constable Rohan Peter Evans, 41, were charged with misconduct in public office after allegedly intervening in a traffic interception at Mooloolaba in July 2016.
Neither of the officers, who have been stood down, appeared in Brisbane Magistrates Court on Tuesday when their matters were briefly mentioned and adjourned to April 23.
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Industry Update—Restaurants by Canaccord Genuity
Dec. 7: Our U.S. casual-dining update shows a second consecutive positive month, as we project November same-store sales [SSS] up approximately 0.6%, within our prior estimate range of flat to up 1%. Our checks suggest that the final week of the month was slightly positive. We believe SSS in nine out of the last 10 weeks was in positive territory, a marked improvement from the disappointing comps during the summer.
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Over four days, Lloydminster was hit with 42 centimetres of snow. Buffalo Narrows and La Ronge received around 20 centimetres, while Flin Flon received 28 centimetres.
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MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russia is ready to provide comprehensive support for Iraq in boosting its military potential and equipping its army with the latest military equipment, Russian ambassador to Iraq Maksim Maksimov told Sputnik.
“We always said on all levels that we are ready to provide comprehensive support to our Iraqi friends in boosting the military potential of the Iraqi army and security agencies, equipping them with the latest military equipment,”
the ambassador said.
Moreover, earlier today, Maksim Maksimov made clear that Russia hopes to reach an agreement with Iraq shortly on new joint projects in the defense industry cooperation sector:
MULTAN: Senior Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Saad Rafique on Saturday said that the PML-N respects the judiciary and he has gone to jail many a time for the restoration of judiciary.
The railways’ minister, while addressing the media, said that distortions between the government and judiciary will harm the country and that both parliament and judiciary should be respected.
Two senior leaders Federal Minister for Privatisation Daniyal Aziz and Minister of State for Interior Affairs Talal Chaudhry were served notices regarding contempt of court on Friday.
On Friday, Nehal Hashmi was disqualified from his Senate seat for throwing threats at the judiciary in a speech last year. CJP sentenced him to one-month imprisonment and Rs50,000 fine.
It had served Hashmi with a contempt notice following a speech to workers in Karachi last year, in which he had threatened the prime minister’s unidentified ‘enemies’.
MIAMI (AP) - Authorities say an armed carjacking suspect has been fatally shot by officers after he jumped into a South Florida river after a more than two-hour police chase.
Miami-Dade police Det. Robin Pinkard tells local news outlets that officers encountered the man around 7 a.m. Friday. Following a traffic stop, the suspect fled in a car and the chase began. During the chase, Pinkard says, the man ditched a BMW SUV and carjacked a woman, taking her SUV.
At some point, he drove under a bridge on and bailed into the Miami River trying to escape.
Authorities say officers tried to get the man to surrender, but eventually shots were fired. The man died at the scene.
It was unclear why police initially stopped the man.
His name hasn't been released.
BUENOS AIRES, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Argentina's business-friendly government coalition's strong performance in Sunday's primary election for October's legislative midterm should provide momentum for its reform agenda, the head of Fitch's sovereign rating group said.
"We'll interpret it broadly speaking with a positive perspective," James McCormack, global head of Fitch's sovereign and supranational group, said in an interview on Monday.
"The government is still in a coalition and requires the support of other parties. That won't be changing, but maybe it gives that coalition a little more impetus, a little bit more momentum." (Reporting by Luc Cohen; Editing by Bernadette Baum)
Lorde has said that she wants to be Paul Simon someday, and she committed to that goal while performing one of Simon’s biggest hits at the Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival in San Francisco on Sunday. Decked out in black lace, Lorde brought out Jack Antonoff, who also performs as Bleachers and who co-wrote and co-produced Lorde’s latest album, Melodrama, for the most goth cover of Simon’s “Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard” you’re likely to hear. (The song begins, after some banter, around the 2:55 mark.)
President Bob Knight hosted an enrollment open dialogue in PUB 161 from 4-5 p.m. last Wednesday.
Knight said, Clark is currently experiencing an “enrollment crisis.”
Although the overall enrollment drop has begun to stabilize, it is still not rising.
This drop in enrollment will affect Clark’s state allocation and tuition revenue, according to an email Knight sent to students in March.
Although enrollment grows within the Running Start program, Clark receives less in funds from Running Start students than non-Running Start students.
According to Knight, the revenue from the growth in Running Start enrollment will not compensate for overall low enrollment.
“For every dollar spent on education, there is a return to this economy,” Knight said. “If they cut education, it is going to affect other areas of the community.”
The Executive Cabinet is meeting April 25 to further discuss budget plans. According to Knight, the college will have a clearer understanding of potential cuts within the next six weeks.
Several U.S.-based climate scientists are about to win multi-year, all-expenses-paid grants to relocate to France.
The "Make Our Planet Great Again" grants are an effort by French President Emmanuel Macron to counter U.S. President Donald Trump on the climate change front. Macron announced a competition for the grants hours after Trump declared he would withdraw the U.S. from the global accord reached in Paris in 2015 to reduce climate-damaging emissions.
Macron is unveiling the winners Monday evening ahead of a climate summit Tuesday aimed at giving new impetus to the Paris accord and finding new funding to help governments and businesses meet its goals.
More than 50 world leaders are expected in Paris for the "One Planet Summit," co-hosted by the U.N. and the World Bank. Trump was not invited.
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Comedian Dave Stone is coming to Milwaukee for one night only!
Based in Los Angeles by way of Atlanta, Dave Stone made his television debut on "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson" in 2013 and in the same year was selected to the prestigious "New Faces" roster of the Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal. Since then, he has been seen on season 8 of NBC's "Last Comic Standing", Viceland's "Flophouse", and Travel Channel's "Cheat Day Chow Down". When not headlining clubs across the country, Dave regularly tours with Craig Ferguson. He also can be heard voicing several characters on Adult Swim's "Squidbillies", co-hosting his new paranormal podcast "The Boogie Monster" with Kyle Kinane, and hosting his weekly alt-country radio show "The Gravy Boat".
Also featuring very funny, local talents: Tyler Menz, Ton Johnson and host, Addie Blanchard.
Advanced online tickets, available here!
Price: $8 online / $10 at the door
Edmonton police are looking for witnesses to a violent road rage incident in December that left a man in hospital with stab wounds.
Police say they were called to the area of 75th Street and 78th Avenue at around 11:40 p.m. on Dec. 17.
There was an altercation between the two drivers at the scene, police say, and one man was left "severely injured" with stab wounds.
The man, 37, was taken to hospital with non life-threatening injuries.
The two drivers didn't know each other, police spokesperson Noreen Remtulla said Monday.
The other driver's vehicle, a silver or grey pickup truck, fled the scene before police arrived.
Police are asking anyone with information about this incident to contact them.
Two Conservative Party politicians are urging City workers to contact their local members of Parliament and detail any problems Brexit poses them ahead of the next stage of negotiations.
Despite last Friday’s historic agreement on the terms of the UK’s divorce from the EU, the MPs say London workers must not assume any lobbying for a better or easier Brexit will be done on their behalf by other institutions.
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DJ Paul continues to push his Underground, Vol. 17: For Da Summa as he premieres the visuals for his record “Hell 2 Da Naw”. Directed by Joe Yung Spike. You can pick up Underground, Vol. 17: For Da Summa now on iTunes.
Looks like a full house at Dodger Stadium as Clayton Kershaw throws his first pitch to David Peralta. Kershaw got Peralta down 0-2 and walked him. Kershaw always seems overpumped for the playoffs.
Kershaw got A.J. Pollock down 0-2 and Pollock hit a sharp line drive to center for the first out.
The always dangerous Paul Goldschmidt struck out looking on a fastball right down the middle.
J.D. Martinez, he of the four-homer game, struck out. Kershaw threw a lot of fastballs, and also made 22 pitches in the inning.
The new website is a statistical dashboard filled with economic statistics and demographic information on the Clarksville-Montgomery County region. The site offers current economic, demographic, and workforce information sourced from official government data on Montgomery County, the three-county Clarksville metropolitan statistical area, the nine-county Clarksville labor shed and the State of Tennessee.
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BOSTON (AP) — A juvenile court judge finds himself at the center of a legal quagmire in a case that provides a disturbing look at teen depression and suicide.
Judge Lawrence Moniz is deliberating the fate of Michelle Carter. The Massachusetts woman is charged with involuntary manslaughter in the 2014 suicide of her boyfriend, Carter Roy III.
Prosecutors allege that Carter caused Roy’s death by relentlessly badgering him with text messages urging him to kill himself.
Carter’s lawyers say Roy had made up his mind to take his own life and Carter did not cause his death.
The case is being closely watched in the legal community. If the judge convicts Carter of manslaughter, it could set a legal precedent in Massachusetts. The state does not have a law against encouraging someone to kill themselves.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 3 Evening' game
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the New Mexico Lottery's "Pick 3 Evening" game were:
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Tim Hardaway Jr. made a tying 3-pointer with 3.3 seconds remaining in regulation and scored nine points in overtime, including the go-ahead free throw, to lift the Atlanta Hawks to a 114-112 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday night. Hardaway made the first of two free throws with 10.8 seconds remaining in overtime for a 113-112 lead.
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BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Authorities in Colombia say bandits stole a small airplane and made off with the equivalent of $610,000 dollars it was carrying.
Colombia's civil aviation says armed men confronted three crew members and a guard as the Piper Seneca landed at a small airport in the northeastern city of Aguachica Wednesday with a load of Colombian pesos it was carrying for a security company.
The robbers then took off in the plane, which was found later about 6 miles (10 kilometers) away, to the south of the city.
Army Gen. Sergio Tafur told local reporters that none of the cash was found on the abandoned plane.
Authorities were searching for the bandits.
The Colorado Avalanche have woefully insufficient blueline, and need all of the prospects they can get, which is why they need to sign Will Butcher at the conclusion of his senior year. Will Butcher is probably the most overlooked defenseman currently in the Colorado Avalanche system.
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Naira: Nigeria’s external reserves at 3-month low, now $30.22 billion
Nigeria’s external reserved has dropped to $30.22 billion, despite consistent interventions to bolster the Naira at the foreign market. The figure, which is the lowest level in three months, was contained in Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) website on Wednesday. CBN disclosed that external reserve dropped to $30.222 billion on Tuesday June 13th, representing a […]
Naira: Nigeria’s external reserves at 3-month low, now $30.22 billion
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The Breitbart News Network executive chairman and current White House chief strategist is often credited with spearheading what dubs itself as the new alt-right movement. A long-contentious figure, Bannon is seen by many on Twitter promoting the #FireBannon hashtag as the most representative person in the White House of the white supremacists who showed up in Charlottesville. However, currently, there are no reports that show Bannon is directly linked to any of the events in Charlottesville this weekend, though many blame Breitbart News under his watch for inciting racial tensions in America.
Dec 10 (Gracenote) - Results from the Colombian championship Semifinal second leg matches on Saturday Semifinal Sunday, December 10, second leg Santa Fe - Tolima 1-1 (halftime: 0-0) First leg: Tolima - Santa Fe 0-1. Santa Fe win 2-1 on aggregate. Next Fixtures (GMT): Semifinal Monday, December 11, second leg Millonarios v America (0015)
MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Shelby Miller struck out seven and allowed three hits over six innings, and Mark Ellis had two RBIs in his return from the disabled list to lead the St. Louis Cardinals to a 6-1 win Tuesday night over the Milwaukee Brewers.
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Check out this video of Guns N' Roses fans answering our questions at Hersheypark Stadium. The Guns N' Roses "Not In This Lifetime" tour visited Hershey on Sunday August 13, 2017.
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Attorney General Jeff Sessions has called Saturday's deadly car attack in Charlottesville an act of domestic terrorism. On today's show, we'll chat with Faiza Patel from NYU's Brennan Center for Justice about how the government tries to combat violent extremism. Afterwards, we'll discuss Uruguay's attempt to draft a measure that would provide transgender people with reparations.
Evan Bursey, head chef and owner of Fort Amherst Pub, will be opening his pub in Churchill Square after months dealing with problems at his intended downtown location. After more than a year awash in problems with his downtown location, bar owner Evan Bursey is heading to Churchill Square to finally get his Fort Amherst Pub open for good.
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- The National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) released a new video focusing on NWA Champion Tim Storm this week. Featured above is the video, which is the first released since Billy Corgan purchased the promotion.
- This week's episode of Total Bellas on E! finished with 539,000 viewers, according to Showbuzz Daily. By comparison, last week's show drew 560,000 viewers, marking a decrease in viewership by 21,000 viewers for Wednesday night's show.
- WWE posted the following WWE Flashback Friday promotional video on their official Twitter page on Friday morning.
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ELLIS COUNTY – The Texas Department of Public Safety seized six marijuana plants and other marijuana products Friday, after a DPS Trooper stopped a vehicle in Ellis County.
At approximately 8:27 a.m., a DPS Trooper stopped a 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe towing a 1991 U-Haul trailer, traveling south on U.S.287, near Ennis, for a traffic violation.
The Trooper then discovered six marijuana plants, 0.6 ounces of marijuana, and approximately 4.5 grams of concentrated THC reductions in the form of nine oil cartridges.
The marijuana is worth approximately $2,700.
Both suspects in the vehicle were arrested and charged with felony possession of a controlled substance and state jail felony for possession of marijuana.
The passenger was also charged with unlawfully carrying a weapon.
The driver, Semaj Miller, 38, of Santa Ana, California and passenger Diamond Thompson, 27, of Santa Ana, California, were transported and booked into the Ellis County jail.
UPDATE 2-Top gold ETF gets Islamic finance certification to tap new markets
Feb 15 The world's largest physically-backed gold fund said on Wednesday it has been certified as sharia compliant, the latest effort aimed at spurring demand for bullion from investors across majority-Muslim countries.
Dominating Dixon
By Steve Kaminski | skaminsk@mlive.com
U.S. 131 Motorsports Park in Martin hosted its annual Northern Nationals this weekend, and it brought in one of the sport’s legendary Top Fuel stars in Larry Dixon. The three-time National Hot Rod Association champion did not disappoint. Dixon went undefeated in the round-robin format to win the event's Top Fuel program.
Please check out results and photos from Saturday’s action below.
France's Holland Starts Official Visit to Iraq
BAGHDAD (AP) -- French President Francois Hollande has arrived in Iraq amid a fierce fight against the Islamic State group.
During his one-day visit which started on Monday, Hollande is scheduled to meet with Iraqi President Fuad Masum and Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi in the capital, Baghdad. Later, he'll travel to the country's self-governing northern Kurdish region to meet French troops and local officials.
The visit comes as Iraqi troops, backed by the U.S.-led coalition, are fighting IS in a massive operation to retake the northern city of Mosul.
France is part of the U.S.-led international coalition formed in late 2014 to fight IS after the extremist group seized large areas in Iraq and neighboring Syria and declaring an Islamic "caliphate." Like some European countries, France has suffered terrorist attacks claimed by IS.
Polices: Thieves steal $10,000 worth of fireworks
SEABROOK, N.H. (AP) — Police are searching for two men suspected of stealing more than $10,000 worth of fireworks from a New Hampshire store.
Authorities say the theft happened at a Seabrook fireworks store around 12:45 a.m. Sunday.
Town police say the men broke into the rear wall of the store and loaded a white truck with the fireworks before driving away.
Police have released surveillance footage of the theft to help identify the suspects.
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Two 18-year-old men were arrested after one of the men pointed a laser at an Oklahoma City Police Department helicopter Friday.
According to the police report, one suspect, 18-year-old Joseph Patterson, admitted to buying a green laser from a convenient store and pointing it twice at the helicopter flying over TGI Friday's on 4239 NW Expressway.
Officers inside the helicopter notified a fellow officer near the restaurant.
Patterson, along with his coworker, 18-year-old David Haws, were questioned and arrested by the ground officer. Both men are employees at the restaurant.
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Opera Orlando concludes its season this week with a take on Mozart’sthat boldly goes where no production has gone before: into the 23rd century oflore. The libretto tells the story of a European nobleman who travels to Turkey to rescue his fiancée, who has been captured by the Pasha and forced to join his harem. And if you’re thinking that that synopsis sounds like Original Series fodder, you are exactly the intended audience. The lead is a Capt. James T. Kirk analogue, his opposition a Klingon, and the female leads are represented by Uhura and a green-skinned ingénue. This adaptation premiered at the Pacific Opera Project, and Josh Shaw, who conceived, rescripted and directed the adaptation, comes to Orlando as stage manager for these performances. Boldly go.6:30 p.m. Thursday & Saturday, May 31 & June 2 | The Plaza Live, 425 N. Bumby Ave. | 877-435-9849 | operaorlando.org | $29-$69
PORTLAND, Ore. — A Clackamas, Oregon, man has pleaded guilty to placing calls to airports in Nevada and Texas, reporting his father and brother as terrorists because they got an invitation to a family wedding and he didn’t.
The Oregonian/OregonLive reports 38-year-old Sonny Donnie Smith admitted to placing anonymous phone calls to security offices at McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas and the Midland International Air and Space Port in Midland, Texas.
Assistant US Attorney Hannah Horsley says the calls were made Sept. 3, 2016.
The calls prompted an FBI investigation that revealed no terrorist threats. Smith’s father and brother were detained and questioned by investigators, and the brother missed his flight.
Smith faces up to two years in prison, a $250,000 fine and one year of supervised release at sentencing set for May.
Modesto Nuts' manager Lenn Sakata talks to opposing San Jose manager Andy Skeels as they meet with umps before a 2012 game. Bee File
Prosecutors plan to retry woman in Topeka double homicide
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Prosecutors say they will retry a woman whose convictions in the 2002 shooting deaths of her ex-husband and his fiancee were overturned earlier this year by the Kansas Supreme Court.
The Topeka Capital-Journal reports that Shawnee County District Attorney Mike Kagay announced plans Wednesday to retry Dana Chandler.
Chandler was convicted in 2012 of killing Michael Sisco and Karen Harkness in Topeka. But the state's high court ruled in April that Chandler was convicted after Shawnee County prosecutors falsely claimed Sisco had taken out a protection from abuse order against her before the killings. The justices wrote that prosecutors used the false claim and circumstantial evidence to support its theory that Chandler was dangerous.
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Baku. 23 February. REPORT.AZ/ "What happened in Khojali is terrible".
Report informs, the US Ambassador to Azerbaijan Robert F. Cekuta told reporters.
"The Khojaly should not be forgotten that such events will not be repeated in the future", US diplomat added.
About Singing for the Brain - Bradford on Avon
Singing for the Brain is a structured group session for people with dementia and their carers based on music therapy and singing. Groups are led by a trained facilitator who in each session will offer all the opportunity to socialise, receive and give peer support and engage and actively participate in singing in a supportive atmosphere.
Police have arrested two women and are still searching for a third suspect after a man was beaten over the head with a baton and had his car stolen.
On. Sunday at 7:24 p.m., police responded to the 400 block of Avenue F South for a report of the robbery. Upon arriving, police found a 28-year-old man who was suffering from a head injury. Police said the man had recently picked up two passengers: a man and a woman. While inside the vehicle, the male passenger struck the man and demanded the keys to his car. The man got out of the car and the suspects fled in his vehicle. The man was transported to hospital for treatment and released.
On Monday at 12:31 a.m., police located the stolen car in the 700 block of Confederation Drive. Two women, aged 23 and 26, were arrested from the vehicle. The 26-year-old woman was charged with robbery and weapons-related offences (bear spray). The 23-year-old woman was charged with possession of stolen property. Police are still searching for the male suspect.
Verona native Tarek Baker gave the Badgers a 2-1 lead on a penalty shot for his first career goal in third period, but Ohio State scored twice in the last five minutes to take victory Friday at the Kohl Center in the season opener of Big Ten play.
Wisconsin (1-1-0, 0-1-0 Big Ten) returns to the ice on Saturday at 5 p.m. looking for a series split with the Buckeyes (1-0-0, 1-0-0 Big Ten).
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Accompanied by a number of Sheikhs and senior officials, H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Al Sharqi toured various stands where exhibitors and employers informed him about their participation and job offers they provide to job seekers.
A total of 50 government and private entities and 120 universities and academic institutions from across the world are participating in the event being held under the theme, 'Zayed: Maker of UAE Renaissance'.
Organisers expect more than 1,500 jobs will be on offer during the event.
The fair features a dedicated corner for Year of Zayed initiatives.
Master gardeners at Gurnee library Tuesday
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Master gardeners from the University of Illinois will be at the Warren-Newport Public Library Tuesday evening to offer advice for aspiring green thumbs.
According to the library, attendees are encouraged to bring a sample of their plants, weeds or insects in plastic bags or containers to discuss them with the experts.
The event takes place from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, in lobby of the library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road in Gurnee. Registration is not required.
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Lawyers for former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva are asking a court to block his arrest for a graft conviction that was upheld last week.
Attorney Cristiano Zanin said in a statement on Tuesday that da Silva asked a court in the capital of Brasilia to prevent a lower court from ordering an arrest until further appeals are heard.
A three-judge panel last week unanimously upheld da Silva's corruption and money laundering conviction and raised his sentence from nine and a half to 12 years and one month in prison.
Da Silva is accused of being promised an apartment as a payoff from a construction company in return for contracts. He denies any wrongdoing and says the trial was rigged.
Some good news for a change: The month of December continues to deliver discounts at the pump for Florida drivers. Gas prices have slipped to five-week lows, after declining non-stop for the past month. Roberto Koltun El Nuevo Herald File
– WWE released the following video featuring WWE Superstar Alexa Bliss returning to her hometown tonight.
Though The Wicked Witch of WWE is thrilled that Monday Night Raw will take place in her hometown of Columbus, Ohio, she is completely focused on acquainting the Raw Women’s division with the “Five Feet of Fury.”
KIMT News 3- Iowa is one of 33 states and the District of Columbia that can expect a new 6% sales tax effective January 1st.
Those who frequently make purchases on the site say they are unhappy with the new tax because it was part of the perks of shopping there.
“I am self employed and I buy a lot of my products off of Amazon,” says Lacy Reams of Charles City. “I am going to have to do some research now to see if it is cheaper to buy in bulk or individually, who knows I may be making more trips to Mason City.”
Money raised from this year’s Buchan Vintage Tractor Road Run has been presented to representatives of the two chosen causes.
A total of £9,200 was raised from the event that took place on Sunday, April 23.
The money raised was shared equally between the two causes with £4,600 presented both to the NHS Grampian Breast Unit Discretionary Fund and the Buchan Renal Unit.
The money was presented to Elizabeth Smyth, consultant breast surgeon from Royal Infirmary, and Linda Willows of the Buchan Renal Unit on Friday, June 9.
Over 70 tractors took part in the road run this year that started from Fetterangus before making its way through Buchan and returning to the village.
Since 2003 the road run has raised a total of £101,150 for a number of local charities across Aberdeen City and Shire.
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A Native American tribe is suing Nebraska officials, alleging that the state’s regulation of the reservation’s tobacco production is unconstitutional and an attack on the tribe’s sovereignty.
The Sioux City (Iowa) Journal reports that two subsidiaries of the Winnebago Tribe filed a lawsuit last week against Nebraska Attorney General Doug Peterson and Tax Commissioner Tony Fulton. The subsidiaries, HCI Distribution and Rock River Manufacturing, say tribal commercial activities are protected under federal law and Nebraska has no regulatory authority over the tribe’s cigarette operations.
The lawsuit alleges that the largest American tobacco manufacturers are pressuring Nebraska and 45 other states to expand their jurisdiction onto Indian reservations.
Tribal Chairman Frank White says a raid in January was sparked by state regulators to leverage an ongoing tax dispute with the tribe.
The attorney general’s office declined comment.
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Josh Homme has issued another apology to the photographer he injured – and this time, he didn’t claim to be “lost in performance” when the incident occurred.
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Hernandez hasn't made a Grapefruit League appearance for the Marlins since March 10 after requiring a dental procedure that resulted in swelling around his face, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.
The right-hander hadn't thrown in a week before playing catch from 90 feet Monday. Given the brevity of his absence, it's expected that Hernandez will transition back to mound work and face hitters later this week before the Marlins clear him to play in exhibition contests. The 22-year-old remains in the mix for a spot in the Marlins' unsettled rotation after impressing in his first four outings of the spring, compiled a 2.70 ERA, 0.80 WHIP and 9:0 K:BB in 10 frames.
INDIANAPOLIS (AP)  An Indianapolis church has placed statues of Mary, Joseph and the baby Jesus in a cage of fencing topped with barbed wired to protest the Trump administration's zero tolerance immigration policy.
The statues were erected Tuesday morning outside Christ Church Cathedral on downtown Indianapolis' Monument Circle and surrounded by the fencing.
The Episcopalian church's dean and rector, the Rev. Stephen Carlsen, says the display that's part of the church's "Every Family is Holy Campaign" condemns the nation's immigration policy that's holding families in detention centers at the U.S.-Mexico border.
He says the Holy Family was "a homeless family with nowhere to stay" and that the Bible says "we're supposed to love our neighbors as ourselves."
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President Donald Trump recently ended his administration's practice of separating families detained at the border.
The U.S. Embassy in Athens and its Consular Section, the U.S. Consulate General in Thessaloniki, and all U.S. government offices in Greece will be closed on Monday, October 9, 2017 in observance of Columbus Day, a U.S. national holiday, the embassy said in a press release on Friday.
The holiday falls on the second Monday of October, and marks Christopher Columbus’ arrival to the Americas on October 12, 1492.
As a result of a rare species of “climbing beans” developed locally, Rwandan farmers have seen huge production. Added phosphorus and manure, the …
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates: M Hotel Downtown by Millennium announced the appointment of Hesham Youssef as the Director of Sales and Marketing. With more than 15 years of experience in the industry, Youssef brings with him an in-depth and holistic understanding of the hospitality business in the country. His career includes roles at Bab Al Qasr Hotel as the Director of Sales, The St Regis Abu Dhabi as Account Director and Viceroy Abu Dhabi as the Assistant Director of Sales.
Specialized in driving million-dollar revenue while providing sales leadership, Youssef will use his business acumen to develop and represent the M Hotel by Millennium brand across the Middle East. In his new role, he will be responsible for managing the sales and marketing department, overseeing all aspects of strategic planning, content development, digital landscape, brand activation, public relations, loyalty programs, fostering relationships with key partners, and driving revenue growth.
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A new year, a new you. For many of us that means lacing up our sneakers and hitting the pavement – for the first time in a long time. But what’s the best way to get back into shape and actually stick to it? Obstacle course race trainer Allison Tai is here to explain her method.
THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) - Greek authorities have agreed to extradite to France the Georgian suspected head of an international crime ring specializing in robberies and burglaries.
Lasha Shushanashvili, 57, was among 14 people arrested, in coordination with France, in April in the northern city of Thessaloniki during a two-day operation involving more than 100 police officers.
A further 17 suspected members of the crime ring were arrested in France.
Shushanashvili's lawyers said they would appeal to Greece's supreme court against Wednesday's extradition ruling by Thessaloniki judicial authorities.
Shushanashvili was first arrested in Greece in 2012, and sentenced to 14 years' imprisonment for heading an international criminal ring allegedly involved in armed robberies and at least one contract killing.
In fewer than three years, he secured early release on health grounds.
the sword came in its original scabbard
Archaeologists have unearthed an ancient sword thought to date from 2,300 years ago – and it still looks glittering and lethal.
The sword was found in an ancient tomb in China – near the city of Xinxiang, Henan Province.
It’s thought to date from somewhere between 475BC and 221BC, during the Warring States period – a violent era before the first Chinese empire became unified.
In a video put online by China Radio International, experts remove the sword from its sheath – and show off a still-sharp, glittering blade.
It’s thought that the weapon will be displayed in a museum.
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A utility company that serves around 400,000 customers in southern New Mexico is eyeing another rate hike this spring.
The Las Cruces Sun-News reports that El Paso Electric hasn't determined how large of an increase it will seek in New Mexico. But El Paso Electric vice president Eddie Gutierrez says it would likely mirror the one submitted this week to the Texas Public Utility Commission.
That request seeks an overall $42.5 million increase in revenues, or an 8.7 percent increase, for Texas customers.
Last June, El Paso Electric sought and received a $1.1 million rate increase in New Mexico.
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SHREVEPORT, La., Feb. 14, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- SkyRunner, LLC, manufacturer of the SkyRunner vehicle, is elevating the off-road industry to new heights. The dual purpose, FAA approved off-road aircraft combines the thrill of a side by side with the unparalleled freedom of an aircraft....
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) -- The New York Yankees have acquired NL MVP Giancarlo Stanton from the Miami Marlins.
The Yankees announced the trade Monday, getting the slugger and cash from Miami for Starlin Castro and two minor leaguers, right-hander Jorge Guzman and infielder Jose Devers.
Stanton is still owed $295 million over the final decade of his record $325 million, 13-year contract. The outfielder was to be introduced later Monday at baseball's winter meetings.
The 28-year-old Stanton led the majors with 59 home runs and 132 RBIs last season.
The 27-year-old Castro was an All-Star last season, hitting .300 with 16 homers and 63 RBIs. There's speculation the Marlins will try to trade him to the New York Mets.
The 21-year-old Guzman was 5-3 with a 2.30 ERA in Class A Staten Island. The 18-year-old Devers hit .245 in the Dominican Summer League and the rookie Gulf Coast League.
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MILWAUKEE -- Snail jelly, sheet masks, activated charcoal. These are just a few of the newest trends in skin care. Pamela Kieck has tried them all -- and she joined the Real Milwaukee team on Monday, April 17th to tell you how they work.
Justin Fairfax responds to Trump administration birth control rollback
Democratic Party lieutenant governor candidate Justin Fairfax comments on the Trump Administration birth control rollback.
“Today the Trump administration turned its back on hundreds of thousands of women across our country. By rolling back the birth control provisions of the Obama administration, they are making sure that these women cannot receive a basic health care right from their employers. This will not just affect working women but also students who get insurance from universities and other means. It is not the role of an employer to make decisions that should be made between a woman and her doctor.
In Virginia, more than one million women have out of pocket costs associated with birth control. We should be focused on getting costs down, not forcing more women to have the same outcome. Women’s health has to be a priority for the next administration to lead Virginia and I pledge to make sure we make that happen.”
FORT WORTH, Texas — A 20-year-old who as a teenager used an “affluenza” defence regarding a drunken-driving wreck that killed four people is set to be released April 2.
Ethan Couch has served almost two years in jail for a revoked probation and is to be freed from the Tarrant County Jail in Fort Worth, Texas. He’s been serving a 720-day sentence after his 2016 probation revocation for attending a party where alcohol was served.
Couch was 16 when the truck he was driving killed pedestrians in June 2013. A psychologist at his manslaughter trial blamed his actions on “affluenza,” or irresponsibility due to family wealth.
His mother, Tonya Couch, awaits trial on charges of hindering apprehension of a felon and money laundering after she fled to Mexico with Ethan in 2015. She’s free on bond.
2:18 Tar Heel of the Year: John Kane’s vision continues to transform Raleigh Pause
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1:32 Mike Krzyzewski on setbacks: 'That's OK...that's life'
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A judge has denied bond for an Ohio man accused of plowing his car into a crowd protesting a white nationalist rally.Judge Robert Downer said during a bond hearing Monday he would appoint a lawyer for James Alex Fields Jr.Fields is charged with second-degree murder and other counts after authorities say he drove into the crowd, fatally injuring one woman and hurting 19 others.One of those injured was Natalie Romero from Houston.The rally was held by white nationalists and others who oppose a plan to remove from a Charlottesville park of a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee.Fields has been in custody since Saturday.A high school teacher said Fields was fascinated with Nazism, idolized Adolf Hitler and had been singled out by school officials in the 9th grade for his "deeply held, radical" convictions on race.
As a birthday gift to her mom Beth Gibson, Chris Gibson Barraza had a unique idea in mind: to use the StoryCorps platform to discuss their individual experiences - her parents being in a biracial relationship and Chris growing up as a biracial child in an all-white neighborhood – experiences that have had lasting effects...
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Janet Diane McCann, age 64, passed away Thursday, June 1, 2017 at her home.
Funeral service was held Sunday, June 4 at 2 p.m. at First Pentecostal Church with Walter Droke officiating. Burial followed in the Swiss Cemetery.
Mrs. McCann was born November 16, 1952 in Florence, Alabama, daughter of the late Grady Rhodes and Nancy D. Hubbard Rhodes. She was a housewife and widow of the late Jimmy McCann.
She is survived by two sons, Daniel McCann of Hohenwald and Jeff McCann (Jennifer) of Burns; three sisters, Judy Kennedy, Donna White and Rhonda Gooch of Florence, Alabama.
McDonald Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.
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* Crypto-Currency exchange Bitfinex says DDoS attack on platform is ongoing, most users will be able to use platform normally though
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Perrion Callandret had 23 points on 10-of-14 shooting and Idaho led the entire way in an 81-58 victory over Sacramento State on Saturday night.
Victor Sanders hit a 3 with 3:29 left that sparked a late 9-0 run to help the Vandals (16-7, 8-3 Big Sky) secure their third win in a row and sixth in the last seven.
Idaho doubled up the Hornets (6-17, 3-7) in the first half for a 40-20 lead at the break. Sacramento State scored the first nine points of the second half, but didn’t cut the deficit into single digits until a 10-0 run made it 59-50 with seven minutes left. That was as close as they would get.
Brayon Blake added 16 points, Chad Sherwood scored 12 and Jordan Scott 11 for Idaho, which made 10 of 21 from 3-point range.
Joshua Patton led Sacramento State with 16 points. Justin Strings scored 13 and Jeff Wu 11.
The Board to consider the proposal of declaration of Second Interim Dividend at their meeting scheduled to be held on 27th April 2017. The Second Interim Dividend for FY 2016-17, if declared, will be paid to those shareholders whose names appear on the register of members as on 08.05.2017. (Record Date – 8th May, 2017).The Second Interim Dividend, if declared, will be paid on or before 16.05.2017.Source : BSE
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Indian Railways have decided to run 22 AC Superfast weekly special trains between Lokmanya Tilak Terminus – Sealdah to clear the extra rush of passengers during summer 2017. The details are as follows.
02256 special train will leave Lokmanya Tilak Terminus at 13.20 hrs on every Tuesday from 18.4.2017 to 27.6.2017 (11 trips) and arrive Sealdah at 20.40 hrs next day.
02255 special train will leave Sealdah at 17.30 hrs on every Sunday from 16.4.2017 to 25.6.2017 (11 trips) and arrive Lokmanya Tilak Terminus at 23.45 hrs next day.
The halts would be Kalyan, Igatpuri, Bhusaval, Nagpur, Durg, Raipur, Bilaspur, Jharsuguda, Rourkela, Chakradharpur, Tatanagar, Kharagpur.
The composition of train is 4 AC-2 Tier, 9 AC-3 Tier.
Reservation: Bookings for 02256 on special charges leaving on April 18, 2017 will open from February 17, 2017 and for the subsequent trips will open with advance reservation Period of 60 days.
What happened yesterday: Yesterday, both TDP and YSR Congress moved the motion of no confidence. Home Minister Rajnath Singh, on behalf of the government said that they were willing to face the trust vote and debate about it.
Speaker Sumitra Mahajan however said that she cannot allow any such vote to happen unless the ruckus in the House stops, as it will make counting of votes difficult for her.
April 13 On Deck Capital Inc-
* Marathon Partners calls for change at ondeck; announces intention to vote against company's directors at upcoming annual meeting
* Marathon Partners Equity Management says released letter to board of ondeck capital inc last month expressing concerns about direction of company
* Marathon Partners Equity Management - also anounced intention to vote against 3 "incumbent directors" up for election at ondeck's upcoming annual meeting
* Marathon Partners Equity Management -recommended courses of action to ondeck, including fully rationalize cost structure, seek sale of co to stable partner Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
A new BBC show hosted by Michael McIntyre is looking for new talent - but the nominees can’t find out…
McIntyre is asking the public to nominate an ‘Unexpected Star’ - someone who may be an amazing singer, dancer, or musician - all talents are welcome, say Hungry McBear, the show’s producers.
The ‘catch’ is that the nominee should be unaware that their name has been put forward.
If you want to give someone - aged 18 or over - the opportunity to have their moment in the spotlight, you can email the producers for an application form at UnexpectedStar@hungrybear.tv, or download one here.
It would help your nominee’s chances if you have footage of them performing, so do include footage or links to footage where possible.
You can also write to Michael McIntyre’s Big Show, Hungry McBear Ltd, 65 Aspenlea Road, London W6 8LH. Closing date is Wednesday, January 31.
Christmas Show This Friday Dec 15th!
Come join in the fun at O'Donoghue's Pub in the back room...
Pablo & featured musical guest performers ...
Dick Marks ~ Scott Bush ~ Rob Anderson ~
~ Skip Collins ~ Mike Brinen ~ Mike Rakowicki ~
~ Margaret Desch ~ Dick Doucette ~
~ Josh Wendelberger & Tom Spolar!
What?! A Christmas Party with LIVE MUSIC at O'Donoghue's Pub this Friday Night at 8:00 PM...
That's right...Pablo & many talented musical guests will be playing together for a night of good cheer, music and outright jamming!
Management of people on probation in Columbia County is getting a boost, as the US Justice Department awards a grant of more than $1.2 million for probation services. This grant will help to pay for a deputy district attorney, a sheriff’s deputy and a probation officer, along with a vehicle for the deputy. The Criminal Justice Commission is supplying the grant, helping to pay for the creation of a new team that will be focused on identifying the best candidates for probation services, while also stepping up enforcement against those who violate probation. Columbia County Sheriff Jeff Dickerson says that this new program will help to enhance enforcement efforts, while also expanding the jail’s ability to hold violators. $120,000 out of this grant will also help to support the Amani Center and Safe of Columbia County, which both provide support and services for victims of domestic violence.
According to The Times, Atlético Madrid coach Diego Simeone has no interest in replacing Antonio Conte at Chelsea come the end of the season The Italian tactician is widely expected to depart Stamford Bridge this summer, due to a series of disagreements with the club hierarchy over transfer policy.However, the British newspaper believes there is no chance of the Argentine taking charge in West London. Indeed, the former Inter midfielder dreams of managing Premier League rivals Manchester United at some stage of his career.The Buenos Aires native has also been continuously linked with a return to San Siro in order to coach the Milanese giants, by whom he is still revered from his playing days.Meanwhile, the likes of Maurizio Sarri and Luis Enrique have been mentioned as potential targets for the Blues, if and when the inevitable should happen and Conte’s time in England comes to an end.(The Times)Jordan Russell (@JordRuss96)
A mid March snow storm gave northeastern Siouxland over 6 inches of snow with amounts going down the farther west you moved.
KTIV saw 3.2" accumulate while the Sioux Gateway Airport is reporting 2.4 inches of snow.
That system has exited and another light snow possibility could come our way by late tonight into Tuesday morning.
This snow will be much light and mainly affect central and western Siouxland with less than an inch of accumulation.
A few more flurries may fly on Wednesday with maybe one more chance of some light mixed precipitation Thursday night before our weather pattern settles down a bit. As we quiet things down, we'll start to warm things up.
Highs on Tuesday will probably only get into the 20s but 30s should return by Wednesday.
Then get ready for spring-like temperatures to start moving in as 40s should return Thursday with low 50s by Friday.
We'll culminate with highs potentially going into the 60s by Sunday.
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut lawmakers are considering whether to expand the state’s 33-year-old seatbelt law to include everyone riding in a vehicle.
A bill that unanimously cleared the General Assembly’s Public Health Committee on Monday would require all back-seat passengers to buckle up, instead of mandating that only front-seat passengers and children under age 16 years old — no matter where they’re sitting — wear restraints.
The state’s Department of Public Health is advocating for the legislation, noting that more than 100 of the average 270 motor vehicle crash-related deaths that occur in Connecticut each year could be saved if everyone in the vehicle wore a seatbelt.
Recently testifying on behalf of Connecticut’s two AAA automobile clubs, Fran Mayko said 29 states and Washington, D.C., currently require back-seat passengers to wear seatbelts.
Dec 12 (Reuters) - Elanix Biotechnologies AG:
* DGAP-NEWS: ELANIX BIOTECHNOLOGIES AG ANNOUNCES CONTINUATION OF PRIVATE PLACEMENT AT SUBSCRIPTION PRICE OF EUR 4.20 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
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FT LAUDERDALE (CBSMiami) – Confessed Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz will keep his public defender.
On Tuesday, Judge Elizabeth Scherer ruled that Cruz should continue to be represented by a public defender at taxpayer expense. She said the 19-year-old does not have enough money in assets to hire a private attorney.
Cruz has been indicted on 17 counts of first-degree murder and 17 counts of attempted murder in the Valentine’s Day shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High in Parkland.
Motorcycle Mayhem This Week
This week saw some interesting launches: Yamaha YZF- R1, Honda Gold Wing and TVS Apache RR 310. Let’s take a quick look at all three
Like Captain Ahab, Special Prosecutor Robert Mueller has spent months frantically hunting a giant whale. So far, Mueller has harpooned a couple of cod and a few salmon. And Mueller's voyage is an enormous embarrassment compared to the mass ichthyocide, which was the Watergate investigation, even at its equivalent stage.
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. home prices jumped in February as buyers are fiercely competing over a dwindling number of homes for sale.
The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller national home price index released Tuesday jumped 6.3 percent in February from a year earlier, matching December's increase, which was the largest in nearly three years.
Steady job gains and an increase in millennials moving out on their own has ramped up competition for homes. February's price gain far outpaces average increases in wages or inflation.
Many Americans are reluctant to sell their homes as mortgage rates rise, preferring to renovate instead. Others are holding onto their homes because there fewer properties available. That's kept supply tight: The number of homes for sale fell 7.2 percent in March from a year earlier to just 1.67 million.
Brentford are today breaking ground on their new Lionel Road stadium site.
It has been a long time coming for many fans.
The Bees faithful have waited for 16 years for this moment, but finally, today, they are seeing dreams come true.
In October 2002 the club announced plans for a new ground, but those were put on the backburner after they fell into financial plight and it was not until 2008 that the plans were rkindled.
They signed a partnership deal with Barratt Homes in 2008, with the property developers buying the site that year.
However, the economic downturn led to no progress being made until Bees owner Matthew Benham bought the land in 2012.
Today, ground is being broken at Lionel Road, and we've got live updates from the event right here.
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Authorities say a Florida elementary school teacher left a 4-year-old child alone while she went to buy marijuana.
A Polk County Sheriff's Office news release says 26-year old Marsha Dolce was arrested Saturday and charged with child neglect and marijuana possession.
Deputies responded to a Davenport apartment complex Saturday morning and found a 4-year-old child crying outside wearing only a T-shirt and underwear. Dolce, who teaches fourth grade at Laurel Elementary in Poinciana, eventually returned home and told deputies she had left to help a friend with car troubles.
Deputies reported finding marijuana in Dolce's home, and text messages on her phone indicated that she had gone to nearby Winter Haven hours earlier to buy the drug.
Child welfare officials removed the child from Dolce's home.
Jail records didn't list an attorney for Dolce.
5:23 Gregg Bell and Dave Boling on whether Seahawks are equipped for playoff run Pause
3:38 Pete Carroll was "in outer space" pulling Seahawks starters out early at SF
1:52 Bobby Wagner says Seahawks changed run fits on D to change game at SF
1:10 Frank Clark on fumble recovery, double-digit sack season for Seahawks
2:45 Pete Carroll: Whatever Seahawks discipline for Richard Sherman would have already happened
3:51 Russell Wilson after his heroics on zero good legs beating NYJ
4:31 Death Cafe group allows participants to express their feelings about a subject that's often considered taboo
1:05 Washington's Markelle Fultz and Noah Dickerson discuss the team's loss to Washington State
1:38 Family talks about 15-year-old who died after stepmom allegedly made medicine mistake
If the Summer is making you wistful, why not channel that nostalgia into your seasonal reading list with a few YA books? We're taking a look at some of the best YA books of all time. With a mix of timeless coming-of-age novels, must-read sci-fi books, and contemporary classics, here is a range of sweet, funny, and inspiring reads you can bring to the beach and beyond. Take a look at these must-read YA books, old and new!
The Best of Broadway: Stephen Sondheim
Some of the best local singers from Four Seasons Theatre perform songs from Sondheim’s long celebrated career.
Noon Musicales: 12:15 p.m., First Unitarian Society - Landmark Auditorium. Free.
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Representative Jim Jordan appears on Fox News with Ed Henry to discuss the ramifications of the FBI using the “Clinton-Steele dossier” to secure “Title I” surveillance authority through the FISA court system.
Title I FISA approval is made with the implicit understanding the FBI is presenting factual and irrefutable evidence that the American citizen targeted, Carter Page, is operating as a foreign agent on behalf of a foreign government. Mere contacts with governmental officials is not enough to gain a Title I FISA warrant; “agent of a foreign power” who is “knowingly engaging in clandestine intelligence activities.” The evidence must show the American Citizen is an agent of a foreign government.
Another week of WWE TV is finished and the two brands continue to fight for supremacy, so what better way to decide than hearing from you, the wrestling fans. If you missed out on Raw, click here for the results and if you missed out on SmackDown Live, click here for the results of Tuesday night's show.
The question is simple: Which show did you think was better this week: Raw or SmackDown Live? Did the Kevin Owens and Chris Jericho break-up top your list or was Cena vs. Styles vs. Wyatt even better?
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UPS says in court records that it suspects one of its pilots obtained secret business plans for the shipping giant's aircraft fleet and posted them online.
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The Georgia-based company is taking steps to identify whoever was responsible for posting the strategic plans on an internet message board frequented by pilots.
In a federal lawsuit filed this week, UPS says its strategic plans are highly confidential, and says a PowerPoint presentation was intended only for senior executives.
A judge gave the company permission to subpoena records from Yahoo Holdings Inc. for emails from a specific Yahoo.com email address. UPS also plans to subpoena internet records from a national pilots' union.
UPS spokesman Steve Gaut said the company filed the lawsuit to find out who obtained the plans and posted them online.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 -- The 7th MFPC Graduation took place on Saturday, April 15th 2017 at Dewan Tun Dr. Ismail, Putra World Trade Centre , Kuala Lumpur. This year's graduating class successfully completed the Registered Financial Planner and Shariah RFP intensive program and received the professional designation.
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Skangas signed an agreement with Statoil, the Norwegian oil and gas company, for a small-scale LNG reload to take place at the Klaipeda LNG Terminal in Lithuania. The reload will take place early January 2017.
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Fr. Jean-Luc Zadroga, O.S.B., of Pittsburgh; Brother Matthew Hershey, O.S.B., of State College, Pa., and Brother David Klecker, O.S.B., from Minnesota will work in school ministry this fall. Zadroga will teach theology.
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Oshie picked up two first-period assists during Monday's Game 3 loss to Toronto.
Oshie is now up to four assists through the first three games of the series, and he's found the scoresheet in each outing. The veteran winger is locked into a go-to offensive role, and with the series likely to have a few more high-scoring contests before either team advances, Oshie's a strong bet to continue padding the points column.
Everyone from Magic Johnson to Rasheed Wallace wants us to believe their championship roster would " sweep " or " run through " the 2017 Warriors, because no self-respecting former player wants to concede Golden State's sublime playoff run cements this team as the G.O.A.T. By any measure, the modern-day Warriors - the franchise that added Kevin Durant to a core that won 73 games the year before - belong among the game's all-time great teams, but the Greatest of All Time? That's up for debate. And because I'm admittedly not an ex-NBA player and have no such pride on the line, I tried to find an unbiased avenue to answer that question.
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Event time: 8pm
Presents
Galactic
Winter Tour
with special guests The Hip Abduction
Thursday, March 23
Doors 7PM / Show 8PM
Turner Hall Ballroom
It’s been more than 20 years since Ben Ellman, Robert Mercurio, Stanton Moore, Jeff Raines and Rich Vogel began exploring the seemingly limitless musical possibilities born out of their work together as Galactic. Since then, the seminal New Orleans band has consistently pushed artistic boundaries on the road and in the studio, approaching their music with open ears and drawing inspiration as much from the sounds bubbling up from their city’s streets as they do from each other.
FMCG firm Colgate Palmolive India today said it has declared an interim dividend of Rs 4 per equity share for 2017-18, which will see a total payout of Rs 131 crore, including dividend distribution tax.
The company said in a regulatory filing that its board has declared an interim dividend of Rs 4 per equity share, with face value Re 1 each, for the financial year ending March 31, 2018.
It will be on the paid up equity share capital of Rs 27.20 crore involving a total payout of Rs 131 crore, including dividend distribution tax, it added.
The record date for payment of the dividend is December 19, 2017.
Colgate Palmolive India stock was trading 1.15 per cent up at Rs 1,081.95 on BSE.
Cumberland-based Manhattan Associates Inc. on Jan. 31 reported record fourth quarter GAAP diluted earnings per share for the 4Q ending Dec. 31 of 42 cents compared to 36 cents in 4Q 2015, on record 4Q license revenue of $22.1 million and record 4Q total revenue of $147.6 million.
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U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds pilots have resumed practice flights two weeks after the death of a colleague during a training flight in Nevada.
Aerial demonstration team spokeswoman Staff Sgt. Stephanie Englar said April 20 that plans are still incomplete about the aerial demonstration team resuming public shows.
An air show appearance was canceled this weekend in Columbus, Miss., after Maj. Stephen Del Bagno died April 4 in the crash of his F-16 Fighting Falcon.
The Air Force is investigating the crash in the remote Nevada Test and Training Range north of Nellis Air Force Base outside Las Vegas.
Thunderbirds commander Lt. Col. Kevin Walsh says practice flights resumed Wednesday while the team and its leaders take a hard look at training and safety.
Walsh says additional performance cancellations are possible. AP
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Malaika Arora is a regular when it comes to posting pictures on her social media handles. Be it selfies on lazy Sundays or clicks of her all dolled up to set the red carpet on fire, Malaika keeps her fans glued to her Instagram news feed.
Here’s another one to add to her kitty. The actress took to Instagram to share a picture with friends Karan Johar and Maheep Kapoor, wife of Sanjay Kapoor on the streets of Melbourne with the caption, “Melbourne troopers✌️✌️Sundayyyyy #iffm2017 @karanjohar @maheepkapoor”.
Malaika is seen wearing a black jacket with jeans and black knee-length boots while Karan looks funky in a leopard print jacket.
The beautiful actress posted another picture on Instagram with the caption, “Room with a view......#melbourne #iffm2017”
She is seen posing in a white knee-length dress. It is a silhouette of hers that flaunts her toned curves.
The MIAD Creativity Series presents Emmy-winning, Oscar-nominated writer and directorRob Schrab and “Embrace the Dumb: The Rob Schrab Experience” Wednesday, November 15, 2017, 6 p.m., at the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design, 273 E. Erie Street, 4th Floor Raw Space.
"How did I end up here?" TV and movie writer and director and MIAD alum Rob Schrab shares his quirky take on career success and failure, and the path he took to work on the animated film Monster House and the 81st Academy Awards, as well as the TV shows The Sarah Silverman Program, Community, Parks & Recreation, Blue Mountain State and The Mindy Project.
This event is free & open to the public. Seating is first-come, first-served. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
Nico Rosberg will return to F1 as part of Sky Sports' commentary team
Rosberg shocked the sporting world when he retired as world champion just 18 months ago at the age of 31.
That came after winning the F1 title but now he will be back on the grid - starting in Australia on Sunday - as part of Sky’s expert team.
"I'm really excited to be joining the Sky Sports F1 team for the 2018 season," Rosberg said.
"Although getting behind the microphone doesn't quite match the thrill of getting behind the wheel, I got a taste of it with Sky Sports last year and loved it.
The exec announced late on Monday that he would stop advising the president, following in the footsteps of Under Armour founder and CEO Kevin Plank and Merck CEO Ken Frazier , in the wake of Trump’s initial comments on Charlottesville. In his blog post, Krzanich, who came under fire for planning a Trump fundraiser during the campaign (which he later canceled under pressure), wrote :
“I have already made clear my abhorrence at the recent hate-spawned violence in Charlottesville, and earlier today I called on all leaders to condemn the white supremacists and their ilk who marched and committed violence. I resigned because I want to make progress, while many in Washington seem more concerned with attacking anyone who disagrees with them. We should honor – not attack – those who have stood up for equality and other cherished American values. I hope this will change, and I remain willing to serve when it does.”MB
The Mountlake Terrace Hawks girls tennis team earned their first win of the season on Monday with a 4-3 victory over the Marysville Getchell Chargers in a non-conference tilt contested at Marysville Getchell High School.
The Hawks will go for a second win in two days when they travel to Clark Park in Everett on Tuesday, March 20, to take on the Everett Seagulls. First serves are scheduled for 3:30 p.m.
Prep Girls Tennis: Mountlake Terrace at Marysville Getchell, March 19
Mountlake Terrace 4 – Marysville Getchell 3
Records: Mountlake Terrace 0-0 in 2A/3A Wesco League South Conference, 1-2 overall; Marysville Getchell 0-0 in 3A Wesco League North Conference, 1-1 overall
Mountlake Terrace next match: versus Everett, Tuesday, March 20, 3:30 p.m. at Clark Park in Everett
A new tool from Barrie Police to help combat bullying. Officially launching today, a Report a Bully button on the Barrie Police website. It’s an anonymous process, which is key, so says Constable Dee Dallaire.
She adds it should provide peace of mind for a student that really needs it.
After you’ve reported a bully, then what happens?
Constable Dallaire adds you don’t need to be the one being bullied to be the one to report a bully.
The Buncrana to Burnfoot Road is currently closed following a serious two vehicle collision.
The crash happened this evening at about 5:30pm at Castleforward.
Gardai are advising motorists that local diversions are being put in place.
Motorists travelling from the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open in Ballyliffin are being diverted through Carndonagh, Muff and Quigley’s Point.
The Avalon Peninsula was bracing for a second blizzard Tuesday evening after the first round of heavy snow and whiteouts closed schools and government offices during the day. NTV’s Ryan Harding reports.
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Troika Developments will go back to their original plan for Diamond Mountain after Kelowna City Council shot down a proposal for an 800 home neighbourhood on the site. City staff discouraged approval of Troika’s plan because of its proximity to the Kelowna landfill.
March 29 Medios AG:
* Medios invests in significant expansion of production capacities for personalised medicines
* Has today acquired a property for significantly expanding production capacities of its subsidiary Medios Manufaktur GmbH and merging activities of Medios Group on one site
* Including expansion of production capacities and construction of another building, total investment on this property will come to around 11 million euros ($11.82 million)
* Planning has already begun on expanding production capacities and construction work is due to be completed by late 2018 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9306 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
Payday loans, guns among stalled issues at Ohio Statehouse
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio's Legislature is on summer break after a flurry of activity that included passage of dozens of bills, many sent to the governor, and a few key proposals left in limbo.
Lawmakers allotted about $115 million for new voting equipment and sent $20 million to a program to fight harmful algal blooms on Lake Erie.
But work on a bill imposing interest-rate caps and other restrictions on payday lenders wasn't completed. Also stalled are bills intended to merge Ohio's education and workforce training agencies and fix Ohio's unemployment compensation system.
The House also called off a vote on a "stand your ground" bill that Republican Gov. John Kasich (KAY'-sik) had vowed to veto. It would shift the burden onto prosecutors to prove shooters claiming self-defense didn't act to defend themselves.
‘Great White Lies’ are a band that are going from strength to strength and most recently had some of their tracks where used in the BBC Northern Ireland production R [...]
Yesterday, I reported that competitive gamer Billy Mitchell may have misled record keepers with some of his best Donkey Kong scores. But while we were getting details of that scandal, the current Donkey Kong world-record holder Robbie Lakeman was setting a new high score. Lakeman beat his previous best of 1,230,100 points with 1,247,700. The record-keeping officials at Donkey Kong Forum and Twin Galaxies have verified the score.
The 3 hour and 49 minute playthrough had Lakeman maximizing his score through skillful jumps over obstacles and through some friendly random-number generation. You can watch the full playthrough right here:
Lakeman may still have better scores yet to come, and he could break the 1.25 million barrier next.
I am surprised that Mr Hannay was baffled in his letter of December 5 that the EU are about to be offered a lump sum (probably £44bn) for us to leave the EU.
I made it very clear to him and his motley crew, in my capacity as leader of the West Norfolk Remain campaign before the referendum, that we had obligations and we would be in no position to dictate the terms of our leaving.
I am becoming more and more fearful for our economy and our future with all of these farcical Conservative negotiations.
I spoke passionately at hustings events and on the streets of West Norfolk.
Now it appears that voters who chose to leave the EU last year are now regretting their decision in ever growing numbers.
I’m glad that in the weeks after the vote I joined the Liberal Democrats.
I would encourage others to do so as we need an “exit from Brexit”.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Tianjin Zhongxin Pharmaceutical Group Corp Ltd:
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* Qtrly profit net of tax attributable to owners of parent rmb142.1 million versus rmb140.6 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
(AP) – Police in Tennessee say a toddler who was shot in the head while riding in a car with her mother and brothers has died.
Memphis police spokesman Louis Brownlee said Wednesday that 2-year-old Laylah Washington has died after she was shot Sunday night.
Police say the girl’s mother told officers that a car nearly hit her in a parking lot while she waited for her sons to leave work, and she yelled at the driver who yelled back something inaudible. She told police that after her sons got into her car and they left, she realized she was being followed and then heard shots.
Brownlee said the girl was the only one hit and she was taken to a hospital in critical condition. No arrests have been made.
Hall of Famer turned MLB Network analyst Pedro Martinez will appear in Monday night’s episode of Diesel Brothers on Discovery Channel. In the baseball-themed episode, which also features its titular truck customizers building a truck for Miguel Cabrera’s charity, Martinez puts on cowboy boots and strikes out Heavy D — one of the Diesel Brothers, but, sadly, not the late rapper:
Martinez took it pretty easy on Heavy D, and it’s a little disappointing he didn’t at least brush him back. But Pedro Martinez can and should do as he pleases, for Pedro Martinez once did this:
How old do you think Pedro Martinez would have to be before you could make good contact off him? He’s 45 now, and I’m going to say he could strike me out on the regular until he’s at least 60. And then after he’s 60, I’ll probably be too old to try to make contact off even old-man Pedro Martinez. Sad.
Butchery robbed twice in two weeks
Three gunmen robbed the SamFer Butchery on tuesday, the second robbery in two weeks.
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Kym Johnson and Robert Herjavec have something to dance about.The former "Dancing with the Stars" partners have welcomed twins into the world.Johnson posted on Instagram that their "little angels" were born on Monday morning. The 41-year-old says she never thought her heart could feel so full.The couple had previously announced they were expecting a boy and a girl. They did not reveal their names.Herjavec is the father of three children from a previous marriage. The 55-year-old businessman appears on "Shark Tank."----------
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A doctor who saw Prince in the days before he died had prescribed oxycodone under the name of Prince’s friend to protect
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The Essex Region Conservation Authority is notifying residents about a prescribed burn in the Spring Garden Natural area.
ERCA says prescribed burning will be undertaken on approximately 19 hectares of Windsor-owned property.
Trails in the immediate area will be closed, and neighbouring landowners have been advised.
ERCA says continued burning is necessary in order to maintain a healthy and diverse ecosystem in the Ojibway Prairie area, which is the largest stand of tallgrass prairie remaining in Ontario. The controlled burn is part of a comprehensive restoration plan for this sensitive area.
Sliders are simple, but perfecting them is a bit of an art. It’s all about getting the three main components—the sauce, the filling and the bread—in the right ratio. We’ve got the sauce and filling covered, so all you need to do is get some fresh bread.
A Caledon-area man has been fined $1,750 for deer hunting offences in Peterborough County that occurred last November.
In provincial court on April 12, Jonathan Da Costa pleaded guilty to offences under the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act. He was fined $1,250 for possessing a high-powered rifle but not carrying a valid deer licence.
READ MORE: Trio of Peterborough County hunters fined for bear hunting offences
Court heard that on November 19, Da Costa went hunting on a property in Douro-Dummer Township. A conservation officer met up Da Costa and discovered he was carrying a high-powered rifle while claiming to be hunting only small game.
“Da Costa did not possess a valid deer licence, which was required in order to possess the rifle during the open gun season for deer,” the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry stated.
Da Costa was fined an additional $500 for failing to wear hunter orange clothing while hunting at the time of the officer’s inspection.
Recently Ubi Franklin talked about men disturbing married women and it seems he was actually right as Nollywood actress, Kemi Afolabi, has just confirmed it.
The actress despite being married with a kid, recently admitted that she still get advance from men who are just stubborn.
She confessed that though the advances is not that much compared to when she was single yet there are still some who still do not want to let go as she stressed that even at that, she knows how to tame them to dance to her tune.
“I no longer get many of those, unlike when I was unmarried. But some of them still persist despite the fact that I have a kid. Any man who tries to be more than friends will eventually become my friend because of my polite behavior,” she told Punch.
49ers left tackle Joe Staley is one of eight finalists nominated for the NFL’s Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award, which was given last year to San Francisco’s former running back, Frank Gore.
Staley, the longest-tenured 49er, was a nominee the last two seasons. The award was created in 2014 and given to the player “who best demonstrates the qualities of on-field sportsmanship, including fair play, respect for the game and opponents, and integrity in competition.”
Staley is joined by a couple prominent former 49ers nominated. Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith and Washington tight end Vernon Davis are also up for the award. The rest of the nominees: Antonio Gates (tight end, Chargers), Luke Kuechly (linebacker, Panthers), Josh McCown (quarterback, Jets), Haloti Ngata (defensive tackle, Lions) and Joe Thomas (tackle, Browns).
As expected, the FOMC voted to raise the target range on federal funds by 25 bp to 1.00% to 1.25%, with a midpoint of 1.125%. The vote was 8-1, with Minneapolis Fed President Kashkari dissenting in favor of no change. The Fed announced it would begin …
Edward L. Gillham, 84, of Edwardsville, died Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016, at his residence.
Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017, at Weber & Rodney Funeral Home in Edwardsville, with Masonic service at 11 a.m. Burial will be at the Paddock Cemetery in Fort Russell Township.
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The 54-year-old succeeds Brian McBride, who steps down after six years.
Crozier said: "The Asos story is truly impressive. I'm tremendously exited.”
Ian Dyson, a senior independent non-executive director, said: "On behalf of the board, I'd like to thank Brian for his contribution during a period of high growth for our company and I'd like to welcome Adam, who joins us at an equally exciting stage in our journey."
Mr Crozier added: "The Asos story is truly impressive and I am tremendously excited to become part of it. I'm greatly looking forward to working with the team that is building a global powerhouse in online fashion.”
The outgoing chairman said: “It has been a great honour and pleasure to have worked with Asos over these past six years and I wish the company continued success in being the world’s number one destination for fashion-conscious twenty-somethings.”
Dec 10 (Reuters) - EDITA FOOD INDUSTRIES:
* SIGNS MOU WITH MOROCCO‘S DISLOG GROUP TO INCORPORATE EDITA FOOD INDUSTRIES-MOROCCO‍​ TO MANUFACTURE AND DISTRIBUTE EDITA‘S PRODUCTS
* TERMS OF AGREEMENT STIPULATE THAT EDITA WILL BE MAJORITY OWNER OF THE VENTURE WITH 51 PERCENT STAKE
* COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS WILL BEGIN IN EARLY 2018 WITH EXPORTS OF EDITA’S PRODUCTS TO MOROCCO‍​
* SECOND STAGE WILL ENTAIL ESTABLISHMENT OF MANUFACTURING FACILITY IN 2019 WITH INITIAL INVESTMENT ESTIMATED AT AROUND $10 MILLION Source:(bit.ly/2A8c7C6) Further company coverage:
Broken Bow — The Kloset/My Kloset owner Shirley McGinn of Broken Bow has been named the 2017 Third Congressional District – Nebraska Retail Champion by the Nebraska Retail Federation.
A news release from the state retail group says the award will be presented at the Broken Bow store by State Senator Matt Williams and Nebraska Retail Federation president Jim Otto at the Kloset at 3:30 p.m. Thursday. The award includes an expense paid trip to the 2017 America’s Retail Champion competition in Washington D.C., July 17-19, sponsored by the National Retail Federation.
Otto explained that the purpose of the Nebraska Retail Champion/America’s Retail Champion competition is to emphasize the huge contributions local retailers make to their communities.
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An Ohio zoo’s polar bear is off to Chicago to find love.
The Toledo Zoo says its 21-year-old female bear named Nan has been moved to the Brookfield Zoo near Chicago to see if she will breed with the zoo’s male bear.
Nan moved into her new home this week where she’s separated by a fence from her potential mate named Hudson.
The Brookfield Zoo says the bears will spend a little time getting to know each other before moving in together.
The move was arranged by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and its polar bear species survival program.
Keepers at the Toledo Zoo say Nan is genetically important because she was born in the wild and discovered as an orphan cub near Barrow, Alaska.
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How The Quarterbacks From The New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles Compare The two starting quarterbacks in Sunday's Super Bowl couldn't be more different. The New England Patriots have Tom Brady a five-time champion and global icon. The Philadelphia Eagles have Nick Foles, who doesn't have such a long list of accomplishments.
"Nashua needs a superintendent that is going to be there," Mosley said recently, adding his family is already searching for a home in the area.
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Tonight on Blues Breakers our Artist of the Week will be Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown, listed an a big influence on the late Chicago Blues legend Lonnie Brooks. We will also be making the announcement tonight regarding the stars of our annual WXRT Blues Breakers Blues Fest Broadcast from Buddy Guy’s Legends. On Thursday, June 8, from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm this free admission event and broadcast will be taking place on the evening before the Chicago Blues Festival begins. Be listening tonight to see who the performers will be. Blues Breakers, every Monday night from 9-10.
Queensland independent MP Bob Katter has reportedly said he will no longer guarantee confidence and supply to the Turnbull government.
Katter’s decision means loss of votes in the lower house and potentially, loss of power. Katter said, “it was time to go back to the drawing board over the citizenship drama surrounding Deputy PM Barnaby Joyce.
Two men have been charged with second-degree murder after the death of a 39-year-old Regina man on the weekend.
Gerald Earl McDormand, 44, and Steven Paul St. Pierre, 39, made their first court appearances this morning in provincial court.
Police were called to the 2100 block of Cornwall Street at around 11:30 p.m. CST Saturday with a report of a seriously injured man. Blaine Thomas Katz, 39, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The victim's family has been notified.
Officers arrested the two accused early Sunday morning.
Both men have been remanded into custody. They will next appear in court Aug. 22.
The Los Angeles subway system is expanding and so too are the number of prehistoric fossils being recovered as crews dig beneath the city.
Since work on one extension began in 2014, workers have routinely turned up fossilized remains of rabbits, camels, bison and other creatures that roamed the region during the last Ice Age. But Paleontologist Ashley Leger says "the big one" uncovered by her team is the intact skull of a juvenile mammoth.
California's stringent environmental laws require scientists to be on hand at certain construction sites. Transportation officials say paleontologists have staffed all L.A. subway digs beginning in the 1990s, when work started on the city's inaugural line.
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A 72-year-old woman has died in hospital a day after a fire tore through her Saint-Laurent home.
A couch inside her apartment on Keller Boulevard caught fire around 3:30 a.m. on New Year's Day.
Firefighters found the woman unconscious in her apartment. They said she had burns on 40 per cent of her body.
It is still unclear how the fire started.
The event, which will include light refreshments, is set for 6:30 p.m. on April 25 at the Palmetto Electric Cooperative community room, 111 Mathews Drive, Hilton Head Island, according to a club news release. Sullivan, who serves on the board of directors at the World Affairs Council of Hilton Head, teaches at the University of South Carolina Beaufort Osher Life Long Learning Institute.
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One Direction star Liam Payne has surprised shoppers by busking in London's busy Oxford Circus.
The singer was joined by DJ collaborator Zedd as he performed hit Get Low outside the Underground station in central London.
Liam Payne busking
Dressed in a black jacket and black jeans with a gold chain and white trainers, Liam sang into a microphone and danced around as onlookers gathered in a circle around him.
Zedd played a keyboard plugged into a backpack he wore over his black and bronze jacket.
The duo released the track on July 7.
Zedd teased they were on their way to an impromptu performance when he posted video of the duo singing in the car together on his Instagram stories.
The Lufkin Economic Development Board announced yesterday that they've approved a grant for $735,000. The grant will be given to the Deep East Texas Council of Government is contingent on their moving their main office in Jasper to the the north side of Lufkin.
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G-Eazy and Halsey have officially broken up.
Halsey announced the split on her Insta story saying, “I feel the need to inform my fans. G-Eazy and I are taking some time apart. I’m eager to continue the upcoming passage of time dedicating myself to my art and my career and the duration of my tour. I wish him the best.”
The two got together during fall of last year.
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There will be no free-fishing weekend after all on New Year's Eve and Day for those who were planning an outing over the Christmas break.
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife dropped the days and instead will add two different days in 2018.
Free-fishing days for 2018 are Feb. 17-18 (Presidents' Day weekend), June 2-3 (the usual June weekend), Sept. 1-2 (Saturday and Sunday of Labor Day Weekend) and Nov. 23-24 (after Thanksgiving).
The state is authorized eight days per year and opted to use the New Year's Day date on the February weekend.
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MEDINA, Ohio (AP) — A 23-year-old University of Akron accounting student has been named the nation’s top grocery bagger after claiming the Ohio title two years in a row.
The Medina (meh-DY’-nuh) Gazette (http://bit.ly/2lOUoJ0 ) reports Brady Long returns to Wadsworth with a $10,000 prize after winning the National Grocers Association’s Best Bagger championship.
Long packs up groceries at Buehler’s Fresh Foods. He competed against nearly two dozen others during the bagging championship in Las Vegas, where they were judged on speed, technique and other factors, including style and attitude.
He says he’ll use the prize money to help him replace his current vehicle, a 1996 van.
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MANILA The office of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has "deep concern" about a congressional Commission on Appointments (CA) decision to reject his choice of environment minister, but will respect the democratic process, his spokesman said on Wednesday.
"She has contributed a lot of meaningful insights into the environment and the Philippine environmental situation, and it is of course with deep concern that the CA has seen it fit to reject her appointment," Presidential Spokesman Ernesto Abella told reporters.
"On the other hand, it's a democratic process and we respect their decision... We just have to accept what the CA has decided."
Abella was asked if it was possible Lopez would be given another post in the Duterte administration and responded: "That's a possibility but we don't know yet".
(Reporting by Martin Petty; Editing by Christian Schmollinger)
FRESNO, Calif. (AP)  Authorities will not recommend charges be filed against a central California criminal defense attorney who was under investigation after allegedly dropping off a box of contraband to a client at the Fresno County Jail.
The Fresno Bee reported Monday (http://bit.ly/2lLAJKe ) that Fresno County Sheriff's Office spokesman Tony Botti says attorney Tony Capozzi was cooperative when he met with detectives for an interview and that authorities will not recommend charges.
Capozzi came under investigation after an Oct. 11 incident where the attorney met with an inmate with a cardboard box filled with documents. Capozzi left the box with his client. It was later discovered that the box had a hidden compartment containing cellphones and over-the-counter medication.
Capozzi said Monday he was pleased with the investigation's conclusion.
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – There will be no three-peat for Hideki Matsuyama at the Waste Management Phoenix Open.
After winning the event in a four-hole playoff each of the last two years, Matsuyama’s title defense at TPC Scottsdale came to an abrupt halt when he withdrew prior to the start of his second round, citing a left wrist injury.
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Matsuyama had gotten off to a solid if unremarkable start, carding five birdies en route to a 2-under 69 in the opening round. But after attempting a warm-up session on the range, Matsuyama opted to call it quits. This is his first mid-tournament withdrawal since the 2016 Honda Classic.
The early exit ends a remarkable run for the 25-year-old at this event, where he was also a runner-up in 2015 and tied for fourth in 2014. It remains to be seen if Matsuyama will tee it up at the Genesis Open in two weeks, a tournament he has played each of the last four years.
Croatia forward Ante Rebic on Wednesday asserted that his squad is better than Russia, their quarterfinals rival of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, but said the Croatian team will need to demonstrate that superiority on the pitch.
Just days away from Saturday's match against Russia, which eliminated Spain in the round of 16, Rebic said it would be historic for Croatia if they manage to reach the semifinals, something "The Blazers" have not done since the 1998 World Cup in France.
Brian Freddie Medawar, 55, is wanted in Oakland County, Mich., for sexual assault and kidnapping, according to a news release from the service. Medawar, who is believed to be armed and dangerous, was last seen in the Gardner area on Monday and was thought to be headed to the Wichita area, the release said.
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The High Court in Pretoria ruled in favour of a Chamber of Mines' challenge to a government regulation which specified that a black ownership target of 26% must be maintained.
JOHANNESBURG - Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe is set to appeal a High Court ruling on the black ownership threshold for mining companies.
Earlier this month, the High Court in Pretoria ruled in favour of a Chamber of Mines' challenge to a government regulation which specified that a black ownership target of 26% must be maintained throughout the life of the mine.
It means mining companies in South Africa need only to make the 26% threshold once and do not need to top up again if black shareholders decide to sell their stake.
The department says the judgment has the potential to extend regulatory and policy uncertainty.
Spokesperson Nathi Shabangu said: “The decision was therefore taken to appeal this matter to ensure that we transform the industry and while doing so there is competitiveness and growth of the mining sector.”
Katy Perry Throwing Shade; Justin Bieber Throws Shade at The Weeknd; Nick Cannon Leaves America’s Got Talent
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Sunday night at the Grammy’s Katy Perry interviewed with Ryan Seacrest on the red carpet, and as well with E! News, and when asked about the blonde hair, she said, “well I’ve done like every color on the spectrum and the only thing left is to shave my head but I’m saving that for a public breakdown.” Ouch, Katy!
Justin Bieber
After the Grammy’s, Rihanna had an after party at a night club in West Hollywood, where Selena Gomez, his ex girlfriend and new boo, the Weeknd were both at. Rumor has it he left shortly after seeing them. Earlier in the evening Bieber did an Instagram live video saying sarcastically that “Starboy” was his favorite song, before he and his friends started busting out laughing.
Nick Cannon
Nick Cannon says he’s done with America’s Got Talent! He shared the news with us via this Facebook post yesterday.
April 12 De Longhi SpA:
* Signs contract to acquire 40 pct of Swiss group Eversys, with option to acquire the remaining 60 pct through a "put & call" mechanism
* "Put & call" mechanism to acquire Eversys to be exercised by June 30, 2021 (not earlier than 2 years following the closing date)
* Initial maximum cash out will amount to about 21 million Swiss francs ($20.90 million) and will include a consideration for the 40 pct equity stake ranging from 15.3 million francs to 17.4 million francs and, for the residual part, a shareholder loan to finance the investments envisaged by the business plan
* The maximum payable price for the 100 pct of Eversys is estimated in approximately 100 million francs Source text: www.1info.it Further company coverage: ($1 = 1.0050 Swiss francs) (Gdynia Newsroom)
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — A Wichita man has been ordered to spend more than 13 years in prison in connection with the sexual attack on a woman last year.
Nineteen-year-old Amahri Huston was sentenced Friday in Sedgwick County, where he pleaded guilty in June.
District Attorney Marc Bennett says Huston was armed with a knife last Nov. 20 when he forced his way in to a 37-year-old woman’s apartment in Maize and attacked her.
Huston was arrested two days later, and the knife used to threaten the victim was found in his car.
AMSTERDAM, April 12 Airbus Chief Executive Tom Enders is in the early stages of considering whether to seek another term as head of Europe's largest aerospace company when his mandate expires in 2019, and says he is not currently thinking about retirement.
The German-born executive told Reuters in an interview he was far from bored after five years in the job, during which the company has gone through sweeping governance changes as well as a reorganisation whose final step was approved on Wednesday.
"It is up to shareholders and the board to decide. I am 58 now and I am not close to retirement. (Former CEO) Louis (Gallois) retired from the company aged 68, which is not my benchmark, but in 2019 I will only be 60," he said. (Reporting by Tim Hepher; Editing by Adrian Croft)
KINGSPORT, TN (WJHL) – Kingsport Police said two people walked into a local hospital with gunshot wounds and they are working to figure out what happened.
Kingsport Police said a man and a woman drove themselves to a hospital last night for treatment of what appears to be gunshot wounds.
It’s still unclear which hospital the two receive treatment at, or the circumstances that led to the shooting injuries.
We’ll continue to dig for updates and bring them to you as we get them.
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Interpretation of the news based on evidence, including data, as well as anticipating how events might unfold based on past events Anti-government protesters with homemade shields in Caracas in late May, waiting for the National Guard to confront them. Anti-government protests in Venezuela are now in their third month, with nearly 70 people killed and 1,300 injured.
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Preparatory work has begun on the construction of resettlement areas for the Xiongan New Area, a new economic zone southwest of Beijing, said a senior official with the Xiongan New Area management committee.
The management committee will help residents who are to be relocated move to new modern, green and comfortable homes, said the official.
The committee will inform residents several months in advance.
China announced plans in April to establish the Xiongan New Area, which covers Hebei’s Xiongxian, Rongcheng and Anxin counties. It will facilitate the coordinated development of Beijing and the surrounding region.
For his author shot, Jarett Kobek dons sunglasses; on the cover, a boy and girl (Baby and Adeline, who co-narrate) do too; and it occurs to me this novel as a whole – its plotting (what there is of it), characterisation and prose – also wears shades. For this is a book desperate to be cool, to have blurbs compare it to drug-taking, television shows, and the range of wild physical experiences (rollercoasters, etc) which critics invoke to stimulate an audience they presume to be uninterested in, well, reading books.
Kobek, whose bestselling 2016 novel I Hate the Internet also featured Adeline, claims others can’t speak to our post-literary malaise – Jonathan Franzen, for one: “You’re not going to get Franzen showing up and having anything truly interesting or novel to say about Donkey Kong.” Much of I Hate the Internet is set in the present day (exuberantly and maybe oppressively up-to-date);...
Main indicators of the world commodity, stock and currency markets (05.12.2017)
5 December, 2017 10:06
Baku. 5 December. REPORT.AZ/ Last price Compared to previous day's price Compared to beginning of year
Commodity Brent (dollar/barrel) 62,45 - 1,28 5,63 WTI (dollar/barrel) 57,47 - 0,89 3,75 Gold (dollar/ounce) 1277,7 - 4,6 127,7 Indices
Dow-Jones 24 290,05 58,46 4 527,45 S&P 500 2 639,44 - 2,78 400,61 Nasdaq 6 775,37 - 72,22 1 392,26 Nikkei 22 707,16 - 111,87 3 592,79 Dax 13 058,55 197,06 1 577,49 FTSE 100 7 338,97 38,48 196,14 CAC 40 INDEX 5 389,29 72,41 526,98 Shanghai Composite 3309,62 - 8 205,98 BIST 100 105 214,87 1 655,89 27 076,21 RTS 1 133,87 0,54 - 18,46 Currency
USD/EUR 1,1866 - 0,003 0,135 USD/GBP 1,3470 - 0,0007 0,1132 JPY/USD 112,41 0,24 - 6,88 RUB/USD 58,8013 - 0,0938 - 2,4717 TRY/USD 3,8747 - 0,0392 0,347 CNY/USD 6,6198 0,0035 - 0,3252
POMONA — An overnight driver’s license and sobriety checkpoint that wrapped up today in Pomona netted four motorists arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Also, 40 motorists were either arrested or cited for operating a vehicle unlicensed or while on a suspended or revoked license, the Pomona Police Department reported.
The checkpoint was at Garey and Lexington avenues. It began at 7 p.m. Friday and ended today at 3 a.m.
Police said 1,463 vehicles were screened at the checkpoint.
Walsh made a 28-yard field goal but missed from 38 yards in Sunday's 30-24 loss to the Jaguars. He also made all three of his extra-point tries.
Walsh has now scored six points in three straight weeks. Although he's now missed seven of 27 field-goal opportunities this season, his point tally still places inside the top 15 league-wide.
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The Bomoseen State Park Ice Fishing Festival was held last week along the icy shore of Lake Bomoseen. The Vermont Fish and Game event included free ice fishing and lots of cool fun. Anglers caught largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, pumpkinseed sunfish, yellow perch, rock bass, and crappie under the ice. Pictured: Adam Miller and Nichole Miller.
Best Beach Vacations On The AtlanticA look at five of the best beach vacations with widest range of things to do and places to stay along the Atlantic Coast.
TSA Offering Tips To Make Summer Travel A BreezeThe TSA will give advice on what is and is not allowed in carry-on bags.
Treat Mom To A B&B Fit For A QueenTreat your mother to a B&B fit for a queen this Mother's Day.
2 Seriously Injured After Collision In Bristol TownshipIt happened on Route 413/Veterans Highway at Ford Road, around 5:30 a.m.
SEPTA Discontinues Sale Of Tokens, Encourages Customers To Purchase SEPTA KeySEPTA is officially discontinuing the sale of tokens as of Monday, April 30.
Lewis Hamilton has the same brilliant speed and raw talent that Ayrton Senna displayed but without the ruthlessness, says Paddy Lowe, one of the few people in the sport who worked with both of them. After a Canadian Grand Prix weekend that witnessed Hamilton equal Senna's tally of 65 pole positions, there was plenty of debate on social media about how the two drivers stack up.
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A commissioning ceremony was held in Ketchikan Wednesday for the U.S. Coast Guard cutter John McCormick. The 154-foot vessel is the first of six fast response cutters that will homeport in Alaska, and the first to be homeported on the Pacific Ocean.
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers apprehended 41-year-old Martin Gerardo Perez Garcia after discovering a warrant for his arrest while conducting a secondary inspection.
Garcia is wanted in Dallas County for sexual assault and continuous sexual abuse of a victim under the age of 14.
Garcia, a Mexican citizen, was traveling on a commercial bus and attempting to enter the United States through Laredo Port of Entry. After initial inspection, CBP officers referred Garcia for a secondary examination. After running Garcia through the National Crime Information Center's automated database, they found that Garcia had an outstanding felony warrant in Dallas County.
Garcia was then arrested and booked into Webb County Jail where he will remain in custody to await criminal proceedings.
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ROME (AP) " Alessandro Murgia scored a last-gasp winner as Lazio beat Juventus 3-2 Sunday to win the Italian Super Cup after a wild end to the match.
Two goals from Ciro Immobile, including an opening penalty, had seemingly set Lazio on the way to a comfortable win. But Paulo Dybala netted a stunning free kick in the 85th minute and converted a penalty in the first minute of stoppage time.
The match appeared to be heading for extra time before Murgia, who had come on as an 80th-minute substitute, scored the winner.
The result goes some way to avenging Lazio's defeat to Juventus in the Italian Cup final in May.
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The Italian Super Cup normally pits the league champion against the cup winner, but Juventus had again won the double last season.
Hatzic Middle school was evacuated this morning (Oct. 6) due to a chemical smell.
Toxic smell turns out to be cleaning fluid
Hatzic Middle school has been evacuated.
Students were escorted out of the school on Friday morning, at about 9:15 a.m., after a “toxic smell” was reported.
Mission Fire Rescue Service is currently on scene.
According to Angus Wilson, school superintendent, there is no danger to any students or staff.
“What happened is somebody put a cleaning [solution] down a sink and that creates a gas smell. The fire department is there, making sure everything is copacetic.”
Wilson called the evacuation a “precautionary” move.
Students are expect to be allowed back into the school soon.
Andrew Markel is the editor of Underhood Service magazine. He has been with Babcox Media for 15 years. He is a technician and former service writer and holds several automotive certifications from ASE and ­aftermarket manufacturers. He can be reached at [email protected]
Nearly 3,000 growing marijuana plants and thousands of pounds of drying and processed marijuana was seized from a remote Calaveras County location near Copperopolis in early October, according to the Calaveras County Sheriff's Department. Calaveras County Sheriff's Department
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A male high school student has been arrested for assaulting another student, the current boyfriend of the suspect’s ex-girlfriend.According to a police station in Changwon, South Gyeongsang Province, three high school students allegedly harassed the girl’s current boyfriend from another school.One of the suspects, upset that the victim was dating his ex-girlfriend, attacked the victim with his two friends in an alley.The suspects forced the victim to send a text message to his girlfriend, to end the relationship. They also undressed the victim and took photos to blackmail him inot not calling the police.The victim has been hospitalized and is currently receiving psychological treatment.By Im Eun-byel ( silverstar@heraldcorp.com
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Brett Eldredge is coming to TODAY! The popular country singer behind the hits "Something I'm Good At," "Wanna Be That Song" and "Drunk On Your Love" is joining our summer concert series with a performance on Rockefeller Plaza.
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Date: Monday, August 7
Hashtag: #BrettEldredgeTODAY
Fan Passes: Stay tuned to find out how you and a guest can get priority access to the show.
General Info:
Viewing is on a first-come, first-served basis on the TODAY plaza, located at 48th Street between Fifth and Sixth Avenues in New York City.
To get the best spot, fans should try to arrive by 5 a.m. Generally, concerts happen rain or shine.
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TEHRAN, Feb. 03 (MNA) – Mahtab Soleimani's short documentary ‘the Compatriot’ will be featured at the 6th edition of Nepal Human Rights International Film Festival (NHRIFF).
The short documentary 'Compatriot' is the story of an Afghan refugee in Iran who had to leave Afghanistan with her only child after the Soviet Union invasion thirty-seven years ago.
The Sixth Nepal Human Rights International Film Festival (NHRIFF) will be held during March 7-10, 2018 in Kathmandu.
Over 30 selected films from around the globe made on human rights issues will be screened during the festival.
‘Compatriot’ is also scheduled for a screening at the Worldwide Women’s Film Festival in Arizona, US, to be held on 9-10 February, 2018.
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LOS ANGELES — Kym Johnson and Robert Herjavec have something to dance about.
The former "Dancing with the Stars" partners have welcomed twins into the world.
Johnson posted on Instagram that their "little angels" were born on Monday morning. The 41-year-old says she never thought her heart could feel so full.
The couple had previously announced they were expecting a boy and a girl. They did not reveal their names.
Herjavec is the father of three children from a previous marriage. The 55-year-old businessman appears on "Shark Tank."
March 30Goldenmax International Technology Ltd :
* Says net profit for FY 2017 Q1 to increase by 250 percent to 300 percent, or to be 140 million yuan to 160 million yuan, compared to net profit of FY 2016 Q1 (40 million yuan)
* Says increased revenue as main reason for the forecast
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/mVBRd5
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April 24 (Reuters) - Nubeva Technologies Ltd:
* NUBEVA ANNOUNCES FUTURE TOKEN OFFERING
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Watch how the Indian National flag was evolved from different designs [VIDEO]
Each Independence Day is incomplete without a flag hoisting and the singing of the Indian National Anthem, 'Jana Gana Mana'. But then, while we Indians proudly stand and sing the anthem and even salute the flag, do we really know how the flag looked earlier?
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Indian national flag symbolizes national pride and is most respected national symbols in India. As the freedom movement gained momentum in the country the leaders decided it was time for the country to have its very own flag and thus the first ever Indian flag was born!
And no, it looked nothing like the present version of the flag.
Check out the video to find out how the Indian National flag was evolved from different designs.
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A 15-year-old girl from Hopkins with a medical condition has been reported missing by the Richland County Sheriff’s Department.
A 15-year-old girl from Hopkins with a medical condition has been reported missing by the Richland County Sheriff’s Department.
Dyamond McMillian, 15, was last seen at her home on Friday, April, 7. (Source: Richland County Sheriff's Department)
Dyamond McMillian, 15, was last seen at her home on Friday, April, 7. (Source: Richland County Sheriff's Department)
Richland County Sheriff's Deputies say a teen who was reported missing last week has been located.
Deputies say 15-year-old Dyamond McMillian was located Monday morning in the Quail Creek area of Hopkins. Although she didn't appear to be harmed, deputies took her to a hospital for observation.
McMillian was reported missing last week. Investigators were concerned because she suffers from a medical condition that requires medication.
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In parallel with Address at the Renaissance Society, a new site-specific work by Richard Rezac is on view as part of The Arts Club of Chicago’s Garden Projects series. Glen Elder (Mar 15–May 12) is an outdoor installation at the corner of St. Clair and Ontario Streets.
You may arrange your own transportation between the venues, or a bus will depart from the Renaissance Society at 12:45pm and return at 2:30pm, with an estimated arrival time back in Hyde Park at 3:15pm. Seats are free but limited so please register in advance.
12-12:45 pm: The Rennaissance Society
1:30-2:30 pm: The Arts Club of Chicago, 201 E. Ontario St.
Pembroke Pines police arrested a 14-year-old student at Somerset Academy High charter school in West Broward on Tuesday after police say he threatened to shoot up the school if they didn't curve his score on a test he failed by one point. Miami Herald file / 2007
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP)  The California Senate is giving raises to 71 employees to reduce a pay gap between male and female employees.
Anthony Reyes, a spokesman for Democrats who control the chamber, said Tuesday that the 10 percent raises will cost about $602,000 annually.
The increases were given late last year to 58 women and 13 men.
A Senate analysis found women made about 96 cents for every dollar paid to male employees in 2015. The raises reduced the gap by about 1 cent.
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An Assembly analysis found that female employees are paid 96 cents for every dollar paid to men. Spokesman Kevin Liao says the Assembly is trying to reduce the gap through ongoing hiring and salary decisions.
A 2015 California law increasing equal pay protections does not apply to the Legislature.
All lanes of I-10 eastbound at PPG Drive are now open.
The left lane of I-10 eastbound was blocked at PPG Drive due to an accident, according to the Department of Transportation and Development.
Traffic congestion has reached La. 108, according to DOTD.
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GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) – The Green Bay City Council Parks Committee plans to discuss a proposal to repair the September 11 memorial.
The monument, which was dedicated in 2005, is located near the Fox River in downtown Green Bay.
The issues:
The condition of the marble is deteriorating. Some of the names carved into the monument are not legible. Also, the marble is cracking in some places.
Incorrect information on the flights involved in the 9/11 attacks. The monument reads “American Airlines Flight 175.” It should read “United Airlines Flight 175.” Also, the monument incorrectly reads “United Airlines Flight 77”, when it should say “American Airlines Flight 77.”
Green Bay alderman Chris Wery is asking for $80,000 from the excess Stadium District Tax money to fix or replace the monument.
ANN ARBOR, MI - Families lined the sidewalks of downtown Ann Arbor for the annual Jaycees Fourth of July parade. With the sun beating down on the starting point at the intersection of William and State streets and a heat index topping off in the upper 90s, most sought the comfort of shade.
The parade began at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 4, and ended just before noon.
In all, there were 83 participants in the parade with appearances by candidates of both mayoral and state representative seats.
The event was sponsored by the Rotary Club of Ann Arbor, Comcast, Seva Restaurant, and the Discovery Center.
Where you carry body fat could be a predictor for type 2 diabetes, a new study suggests. Having an apple-shaped body, where weight is centred around the abdomen, holds a higher risk, scientists found.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Post is reporting that Special Counsel Robert Mueller‘s investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election is now examining whether President Donald Trump tried to obstruct justice.
Accusations of obstruction arose when last month when Trump fired FBI Director James Comey. Comey testified in a Senate hearing last week that he believed he was fired “because of the Russia investigation.”
Comey also testified he had told Trump he was not under investigation.
Mark Corallo, a spokesman for Trump’s personal lawyer, responded Wednesday evening to the Post report by saying, “The FBI leak of information regarding the president is outrageous, inexcusable and illegal.”
The Post report cites anonymous sources who were briefed on requests made by investigators. It was not known whether the FBI was the source of the information.
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Who going to win the Lombardi Trophy this year?
The trophy, named for the coach who won Super Bowls I and II, has gone to the Patriots so much in recent years that it might have to be renamed after Bill Belichick before much longer.
Belichick will lead the Patriots into U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday to face the Eagles in what should be another thriller, if history has anything to say about it. Speaking of history, below you'll find the winner and loser of every Super Bowl played since the days of Vince Lombardi and Bart Starr.
Everything you need to know to watch the Super Bowl on Feb. 4 can be found here.
Get SportsLine's Super Bowl picks from a Patriots expert who's 9-2 in his last 11 picks for or against the team, and from an Eagles expert who's 9-3 in Eagles games and nailed the NFC Championship.
Here are the results of the previous 51 Super Bowls:
The two-vehicle crash occurred at 6:34 p.m. on Sunday on Highway 53 just south of Ardmore.
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So far, the Arizona Cardinals' 2017 hasn't been better than their 2016, thanks to an ugly-looking injury suffered by their star player.
Finishing up a record-setting season, Cardinals running back David Johnson left Sunday's game at the Los Angeles Rams in the first quarter with a leg injury. The play did not look good in real time, and it brought Cards coach Bruce Arians and a number of Johnson's teammates out to the field.
Johnson was down on the turf for several minutes before limping off the field. He was later taken to the locker room on a cart.
The Cardinals have called Johnson's injury a left knee injury but have yet to provide additional information.
Johnson came in to Sunday's game leading the NFL in total yards from scrimmage and total touchdowns. He became the first player in NFL history to record at least 100 yards from scrimmage in each of his team's first 15 games of the season.
Prayers for big bro @DavidJohnson31 — Elijhaa Penny (@elipenny_22) January 1, 2017
Korea’s SK Telecom to Build Blockchain for Identity and Asset Exchange
SK Telecom has announced plans to launch a blockchain-based platform aimed to simplify payment and subscription processes.
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After a disappointing Week 4 showing against the New York Jets, I once again joined the Jacksonville Jaguars South Georgia affiliate Fox Sports 1150 AM to discuss what went wrong in the lackluster showing. Afterward, Morning Drive host Phil Jones an I discussed the inconsistency of quarterback Blake Bortles, which surfaced once again Sunday and clearly held the offense back.
Lastly, we looked in advance to Week 5’s matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers and discussed the details of why it could be a trap game for the home team. To hear the audio, please feel free to check out the interview in the link above while subscribing to our iTunes page which has loads of archives. Listeners can also tune in via our official Audio Boom account and the various other interfaces below.
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0:59 Penn State fans gather in Los Angeles for Rose Bowl pep rally
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1:33 Students hold #NotMyPresident protest at Penn State
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× Fire crews contain water main break in Salt Lake City neighborhood
SALT LAKE CITY – Fire officials are warning Salt Lake City residents about slick roads after a water main break overnight.
Authorities responded to the break Sunday night near 1100 E. and Gilmer Dr.
Fire crews shut off the water to keep the break under control.
Salt Lake City Fire Department Captain David Dixon said the break was minor.
However, he said the combination of the water main break and freezing temperatures caused the roads to become slick.
“Not a real concern, other than if it freezes we’re potentially going to have some car accidents,” Capt. Dixon said.
Capt. Dixon said the city will sand and salt the area.
Malaysia's newly elected Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad attends a news conference in Menara Yayasan Selangor, Pataling Jaya Thomson Reuters KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Malaysia's prime minister said on Wednesday the government plans to form a small island on an outcrop of rocks near the eastern entrance to the Straits of Singapore.
Ownership of the strategically located islands in the area was previously disputed by Singapore and Malaysia, with an International Court of Justice ruling in 2008 awarding the Middle Rocks to Malaysia and nearby Pedra Branca island to Singapore.
"It is our intention to enlarge Middle Rocks so we can form a small island for us," Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said at a news conference.
(Reporting by Rozanna Latiff; Writing by John Geddie; Editing by Kim Coghill)
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Long Branch — Soon, all the municipal playgrounds in the city will have at least some handicap-accessible equipment.
On Friday, Mayor Adam Schneider and Public Works Director Stan Dziuba inspected the work being done at West End Park.
Two of the bocce courts have been preserved, but others were removed to make way for the new equipment, which is handicap accessible. All the traditional playground things are there – swings, playsets to climb on, slides, etc.
The padded safety surface is being installed soon. There is also some touch up work to be done, including installing a ramp to access the play area.
A handicap accessible swing from the current playground equipment there is being moved to Atlantic Avenue, to the last city park without any such equipment.
The city will be covering up the old playground area with sod, expanding the space that concert goers have for the special events held in West End Park.
Two weeks ago the Brownsville resident accomplished part of a lifetime dream by ascending to the base camp of Mount Everest, a 90-mile round trip, high-altitude journey that has defeated many people much younger than him. Herrera said the base camp guides were astonished at how easily he accomplished the trek.
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Bill Cosby departs after his sexual assault retrial, Monday, April 23, 2018, at the Montgomery County Courthouse in Norristown, Pa. Matt Slocum AP Photo
FREETOWN (Reuters) - Hundreds of people are feared buried in a mudslide on Monday in the outskirts of Sierra Leone's capital, witnesses said.
The mudslide happened in the early morning in the mountain town of Regent, where dozens of houses were submerged after a night of heavy rain. A death toll was not immediately available.
The Securities and Exchange Commission has approved a new rule proposed by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. to protect seniors and other specified adults from financial exploitation.
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SAN JOSE, Costa Rica — The Costa Rica soccer federation says national team coach Oscar Ramirez is out after the team’s disappointing performance at the World Cup.
Federation president Rodolfo Villalobos said Wednesday that Ramirez’s contract has run out and won’t be renewed. Costa Rica compiled a record of 9 wins, 6 ties and 4 defeats in 16 qualifying and three World Cup matches under Ramirez.
Villalobos thanked the coach but said that “it is not convenient for him to remain.” He did not name a potential replacement, but said the federation is looking at a long list of candidates.
Costa Rica was the surprise of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, reaching the quarterfinals. But the team was knocked out in the group stage in Russia, losing to Brazil and Serbia and tying Switzerland.
The city of Kalamazoo Department of Public Services has scheduled a water system repair Wednesday on Millview Avenue, so residents in that area will need to boil their drinking water for a few days, health officials said Wednesday morning. A precautionary boil water advisory is being issued in cooperation with the Kalamazoo County Health and Community Services Department for all water intended for drinking within the area around the repairs due to a temporary pressure loss that will occur within the water main during the work that could allow bacteria to contaminate the system.
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MOSCOW (Sputnik) — An earthquake of 5.9 magnitude occurred on Friday in the east of Japan, the Japan Meteorological Agency reported.
The 5.0-magnitude tremors (on the Japanese 7-point scale) were felt in the Fukushima prefecture area, where a major nuclear power plant accident occurred in 2011.
According to the report, the epicenter of the earthquake was located off the coast of Fukushima at the depth of about 50 kilometers (some 31 miles). There is currently no threat of a tsunami, according to the report.
5– intensity shaking in coastal Fukushima. TV now calling it a magnitude 5.9 quake. pic.twitter.com/aqP7nd51gg — Nippon.com (@nippon_en) 6 октября 2017 г.
In 2011, a tsunami caused by a major earthquake hit the Fukushima plant, leading to the leakage of radioactive materials. Following the disaster, Tokyo shut down all nuclear power plants in Japan and began only restarting them after introducing new security standards.
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Barcelona have agreed a deal to sign Brazil international Paulinho from Guangzhou Evergrande for €40 million.
The 29-year-old will now undergo his medical with Barca on Thursday and, if all goes to plan, he will sign his contract and be presented on the same day, the Catalan giants have announced.
Barca also said that the former Tottenham midfielder will have a release clause of €120m in his contract.
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USD/THB is currently trading around 33.86 marks.
It made intraday high at 34.27 and low at 33.83 marks.
Intraday bias remains bearish for the moment.
On the top side, key resistances are seen at 34.06, 34.27, 34.34, 34.48, 34.55, 34.67, 34.74, 34.82, 34.97, 35.11 and 35.20 marks respectively.
Alternatively, a daily close below 33.90 will drag the parity down towards key supports around 33.74, 33.58, 33.01 and 32.54 marks respectively.
Important to note here that 20D, 30D and 55D EMA heads down and confirms the bearish trend in a daily chart.
We prefer to take short position in USD/THB around 33.90, stop loss at 34.27 and target of 33.58/33.01.The material has been provided by InstaForex Company – www.instaforex.com
One trail camera, seven species of Idaho wildlife - from moose to wolf
Idaho Fish and Game placed a trail camera in the mountains of North Idaho. In one month, the camera captured images of seven species, including wolf, moose, black bear and grizzly bear.
Brockport: Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 24, 2017, at the age of 96. Predeceased by her husband Arthur Mosher. She is survived by her children Bruce (Elaine) Mosher, Wayne (Gail) Mosher and Ginny (Bruce) Spielman, 7 grandchildren Bryan (Susan) Mosher, Derek (Beth) Mosher, Jeffrey Mosher, Morgan (Jessica) Mosher, Abby and Tyler Spielman, Dana (David) Kleine, 5 great-grandchildren Chase, Cheyne and Zachary Mosher, Katie and Christian Kleine, brother Gene Walker, several nieces and nephews.
Family will receive friends from 11 AM to 1 PM Saturday, April 22nd at the First Baptist Church of Brockport, 124 Main Street, Brockport, NY 14420, where her service will follow at 1 PM. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may contribute to the first Baptist Church of Brockport. Ref: Fowler Funeral Home, Inc.
Bungalow falls 20ft down cliff
A bungalow fell 20 feet down a cliff after a tidal surge hit Hemsby in Norfolk. Steven Connelly said he was in the pub at a fundraiser when he was told to rush home and salvage what he could.
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Midday Daily 3' game
DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday afternoon's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Midday Daily 3" game were:
0-8-9
(zero, eight, nine)
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Authorities say an overnight fire in a three-story apartment building in Ohio forced some residents to jump from windows to safety.
A total of 13 people had to be taken to hospitals early Wednesday. Fire officials say none of the injuries were life-threatening.
Authorities say most of those hurt were injured jumping out of windows. A few people suffered minor burns in the fire near downtown Columbus.
Residents told firefighters they were forced jump because the apartment building's hallway exits were filled with fire and smoke.
The cause of the fire wasn't immediately determined.
Pulimurugan, the Mohanlal starrer is one such film that we the Malayalam film audiences, can't stop talking about. The film has etched such a pivotal place in the history of Malayalam cinema and in the minds of the audiences.
It is hard to believe that it has been one year since the release of this Mohanlal movie, which tuned out to be an all-time blockbuster. Yes, Mohanlal's Pulimurugan is celebrating its first anniversary tomorrow (October 07, 2017).
Upon its release, Pulimurugan went out to set numerous records at the box office. The Mohanlal starrer rightly went on to become a trendsetter and the superstar once again proved why he is one of the most loved and followed celebrities of Kerala.
Words would be less to write about the records that the film created, but on the occasion of the first anniversary of Mohanlal's Pulimurugan we take you through some of the vital contributions and achievements of the film.
Voter turnout in this year’s Russian presidential election was higher than the last one; President Putin got 76 percent of the vote in spite of calls for a boycott by opposition leader Alexei Navalny.
Independent monitors have reported hundreds of irregularities, but electoral officials say none of them was serious enough to warrant questioning the results.
Al Jazeera's Rory Challands reports from Crimea.
In his review of “Civilizations,” Eric Gibson criticizes the omission of the Vence Rosary Chapel from my treatment of Matisse in the program about color (“Anodyne ‘Civilizations,’” Life & Arts, April 17). I, too, regretted the absence of this sequence because I did, indeed, film in the chapel. In the BBC version it is the beautifully photographed concluding sequence underpinning the main theme of that program, namely the relationship of color to spirituality. It was, however, dropped from the PBS version which, with the exception of the last episode, as the executive editor says, were “conceived to be different.”...
The leaves fell and temperatures dipped 20 degrees overnight. Fall. A season in flux. The weather’s nice, albeit confusing;bit of sun and it’s sweltering hot, patch of shade and it’s shivery-cool.
I’m so basic, I’m getting the pumpkin spice coffee. I’m so basic. The girl in front of me says this four times to her friends while we’re all getting coffee. She is–and I look up to see just who is just so basic–decked out in basic fall dress, basic orange scarf and basic boots and all. Oranges, yellows. Except it’s grey and murky outside today.
The cold make me nostalgic. Tunnels me into a tube of miss, insomnia and memory woven together. Heavy rope. Haven’t felt this way in a while. It’s familiar, muted. Nowadays, when I can’t sleep, in lieu of curling up angrily around air, I’ll send out the insomniac’s frustrated 3 AM snap: I can’t sleep, and the streets are so loud.
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Hwang is batting .268 (11-for-41) with five RBI through his first 10 games with Triple-A Sacramento.
The international signee excelled in spring training, but the Giants wanted him to get some reps in the minors before considering a promotion to the big club. The 29-year-old isn't displaying the power he flashed both overseas and during spring training quite yet, as evidenced by his .390 slugging percentage early on. While third base is currently blocked by Eduardo Nunez, Hwang has seen two starts at first base and one in left field, indicating that the club is prepping him for a potential utility role. If he can handle himself defensively in the outfield, then the Giants may consider fast-tracking him to the majors to help alleviate a clear weakness in left field. Hwang is worth stashing in dynasty formats in the event he can replicate his Korean Baseball Organization performance into major-league success, but he won't be worth a pickup in standard formats until he has an everyday role under his belt.
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Latest Forecast: A Warm and Dry Start to the Week - Could End Cool and WetWarm, and dry on Monday and look for more of the same for Tuesday. By the end of the week temperatures fall well below normal and we add a pretty good chance for rain.
NEWARK, N.J. (AP)  "Jersey Shore" star Michael "The Situation" Sorrentino and his brother are set to appear in court to face additional tax fraud charges.
Michael and Marc Sorrentino are scheduled to be arraigned on Monday morning in federal court in Newark.
Michael Sorrentino was indicted this month on charges including tax evasion, structuring bank deposits to avoid reporting requirements and falsifying records. Marc Sorrentino was charged with falsifying records to obstruct a grand jury investigation.
The brothers previously pleaded not guilty to charges they filed bogus tax returns on nearly $9 million and claimed millions in personal expenses as business expenses.
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Michael Sorrentino appeared on all six seasons of the MTV reality show, which followed the lives of a group of young housemates and ran from 2009 to 2012.
Cancer training for doctors narrowly passes House
HARTFORD - The House on Tuesday narrowly passed a new way for doctors obtain training to screen for rare gastric cancers.
In a largely partisan vote, the House moved the bill by a margin of 78-70 to the state Senate, with Republicans mostly opposed.
State Rep. Jonathan Steinberg, D-Westport and co-chairman of the public health committee, said the bill offers an hour of additional training for doctors every six years as a way of satisfying continuing medical education requirements.
"This simply makes it possible to study a disease and save a life," Steinberg said.
But Republicans mostly voted against the legislation, in part because they viewed it as an unnecessary requirement.
"I wonder if it puts us on the slippery slope of micromanaging," said State Rep. William Petit, R-Plainville, who is a doctor.
"I suggest that hospitals and insurance plans have far greater requirements than imposed by the state," Petit said.
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It was sunny yet testicle shrinking cold, it snowed overnight with a frigid Hawkwind blowing stiff offshore’s and the waves were excellent with some really good barrels for Cold War 2 or exactly what the event braintrust and competitors were hoping for.
In short, Team Gesler once again defeated Team Sam Hammer and Clay Pollioni took this years MVP award while scoring a 9.75 just a few short hours ago so look for full event coverage at www.easternsurf.com tomorrow by your one and only true Voice Of East Coast Surfing!
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – The postal service, UPS, and FedEx are working hard across the country to deliver gifts on time.
Here are the deadlines you need to keep in mind:
United States Postal Service (USPS)
Retail Ground – Dec. 14
First-class mail – Dec. 19
Priority Mail – Dec. 20
Priority Mail Express – Dec. 22
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3-Day Select – Dec. 18
2nd Day Air – Dec. 21
Next Day Air – Dec. 22
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Ground – Dec. 15
Express Saver – Dec. 19
2Day – Dec. 20
Overnight – Dec. 21
Doris Gee Scott, 79, of Tompkinsville,passed away Saturday, May 26, while in the company of family members, at Signature Health Care of Monroe County.
Funeral Services will be held at Yokley Trible Funeral Home at 1 p.m., on Tuesday, May 29.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 29, from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m, at Yokley Trible Funeral Home.
Burial is in Monroe County Memorial Lawn
The only affection of the modern pastor is for the currency that rolls out of the poor and ignorant church members and congregation's pocket.
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Dean Cameron, director of the Idaho Department of Insurance, speaks to reporters Jan. 5 about a health insurance executive order. Otto Kitsinger AP
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Walt Disney World plans to honor a Nebraska boy who was killed by an alligator at one of its resorts near Orlando with a sculpture of a lighthouse.
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During the Things That Must Go segment today it got a little personal for Bill.
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Charity fundraiser Tom Dingwall recently handed over a cheque for £1404 to Jackie Rae of Dumfries & Galloway Blood Bikes, a charitable organisation set up by local volunteers to deliver essential blood and urgent medical supplies, in and out of hours, between hospitals and healthcare sites in South West Scotland.
Tom raised the money through sales of his latest charity CD. Tom would like to thank everyone for their kind donations and for purchasing his CD and especially to Zoe King, an employee of Boots, Newton Stewart, who helped with the sales of the fundraising CD.
Transcript for 9-year-old allegedly shoots teen sister to death over video game controller
This happened on dragon and ran. I was able to speak with new residents who tell me they had seen and heard a commotion down the road but did not know what was happening. They also tell me this explains what their pastor was praying about in church Sunday morning. And social media in any question quiet guy was accessible to the boy. Saying this world needs to learn that guns are for protection and not problem solving. And guns should not be accessible to children. Others saying videogames are bad influence stain that video games a lot of these kids are playing promotes this type of violence. Any just telling everyone to say a prayer.
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Drake: "Don't push me when I'm in album mode-" Pusha: pic.twitter.com/g0O0CmxpaC — T💐 (@lanievox) May 30, 2018
Pusha T’s Vicious “Duppy Freestyle” Response Shatters Twitter
Things are getting spicyyyyyy between Pusha T and Drake who are officially embroiled in a deliciously messy Rap beef that took a sharp left turn with King Push’s criminally disrespectful “Song Of Adidon” that burned Drizzy’s house down, hurt all of our feelings and kicked off HILARIOUS memes across the internet.
Drake’s son walking into school tomorrow after no one believed him that it was his dad 😂 pic.twitter.com/dId0btGIr1 — Tyler Pieratt (@p13ratt) May 30, 2018
Peep the hilarious memes from Pusha T’s chest clutch-worthy response to Drake on the flip.
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – State police in Chambersburg have identified a suspect in a 2013 sexual assault case.
Adrian Bautista Velasco, 31, is accused of raping a 59-year-old woman on September 28, 2013. It happened around 4:30 a.m. at a home in the 2550 block of Sollenberger Drive in Guilford Township, police said in a press release Monday.
Last week, investigators received information alleging that Velasco, of Chambersburg, committed the sexual assault.
Velasco has been arrested and charged with rape.
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About Community Support Caerphilly Borough Younger People
The community support service is for people with dementia who need support to carry on doing the things they enjoy or to try new activities. This may include support with some daily living activities, as well as leisure and social activities. The service is based on an individual assessment and can be provided at home or in the community.
Kyle officers responding to a welfare check on two people who appeared to be passed out in their vehicle uncovered several bags of mail stolen from at least seven different cities earlier this month. According to the Kyle Police Department, around 4 a.m. on June 4, officers received the call that a white Chevy pickup truck had been sitting at the Stripes convenience store at 7809 Camino Real for an extended period of time and two people inside appeared passed out.
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April 3 Co Asia Holdings Co Ltd :
* Says 5 billion won worth of its second series convertible bonds have been converted into 933,357 shares of the co, at 5,357 won/share
* Says listing date of new shares is April 21
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The jackpot for next week’s Lotto Max draw is set to balloon to about $50 million.
The lottery prize will rise because no one bought a winning ticket for the draw on Fri. Feb. 2, which featured a $33 million jackpot.
There will also be two Maxmillions prizes of $1 million each up for grabs in the Friday, Feb. 9 draw.
Jason Debattista of Brampton, who works as an auto mechanic at a car dealership, won $35 million in the Jan. 5 Lotto Max draw.
NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge in New York hearing two lawsuits challenging the cancellation of a program protecting some young immigrants from deportation has accused President Donald Trump of making "extreme" and "vicious" anti-immigrant statements.
U.S. District Judge Nicholas Garaufis told Justice Department lawyers Tuesday he could not ignore Trump's "drumbeat" of statements and tweets about immigrants from Mexico and other countries.
Garaufis is hearing lawsuits seeking to overturn the administration's decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.
The plaintiffs say the decision to end the program was motivated by racial animus against Latinos.
Lawyers for the administration strongly deny the Republican president's decision was motivated by hatred. They say the DACA program was legally flawed.
Trump has expressed sympathy for immigrants covered by the DACA program.
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Bishop Edison Iregei, the Dean of the Province of Bishops told URN in a phone interview this evening that the House of Bishops suspended the election upon realizing that the names for the nominees had not been handed to the Archbishop until yesterday.
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The craze for smartphones, social media and universal connectivity is generating immense wealth but also deep unease in South Korea, source of a large share of the computer chips that make them work.
Soaring demand for microchips used in smartphones, computer servers and data centers is driving profits for chip and smartphone maker Samsung Electronics and its smaller rival SK Hynix sky high, helping sustain growth in Asia's fourth largest economy.
Samsung reported Wednesday that its annual net profit rose 84 percent to a record 41.3 trillion won ($38.6 billion) in 2017 on annual sales of 239.6 trillion won ($223.7 billion), up 19 percent from the previous year.
But pressures are building as youth unemployment approaches 10 percent and many elderly Koreans scrimp and scavenge to get by.
PAPUA New Guinea's international economic situation is much more frail than the picture presented by the O'Neill government, a recent International Monetary Fund report indicates. Calling PNG's foreign reserves position 'weak', the IMF said the country has less than one-third the recommended level in its international bank account.
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New Delhi: National passenger carrier Air India on Monday said that it will introduce a direct flight from New Delhi to Tel Aviv from March 22.
According to the airline, a 256-seater Boeing 787 Dreamliner will operate the thrice-a-week flight service.
"The launch of the operation to Tel Aviv has witnessed an over whelming response both in India and Israel lending a fillip to tourism besides boosting the trade and industry sector," the airline said in a statement.
"The flight will also attract travellers from countries further to the east in the Southeast Asia and Australia.The duration of the flight between Delhi and Tel Aviv will be around 2 hours shorter than that taken by Israel`s national carrier El Al, which has direct flights between Tel Aviv and Mumbai."
HIGHGATE, Vt. — The U.S. Border Patrol says a North Carolina woman is facing a charge she was transporting people into the United States who didn't have permission to be in the country.
A complaint filed in U.S. District Court in Burlington says Border Patrol agents were alerted early Sunday that six people had walked into the United States from Canada in Highgate, Vermont.
Agents spotted an SUV driven by 31-year-old Carmen Melari Ferrufino Perdomo, of Charlotte, North Carolina, a U.S. citizen originally from Honduras. It's unclear if she has an attorney.
In the car were six Mexican citizens who told investigators they had crossed into the United States that night.
The Border Patrol says the area where the group was first spotted has seen multiple smuggling events in the past few weeks.
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Despite Uncle Murda going at Khloe Kardashian, she spent the New Years with Tristan Thompson. The Instagram videos tell the whole story of the couple bringing in 2017 hooked up.
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Much of the discussion this week has focused on why Stanford would be the oddsmakers’ favorite over a 4-0 Utah team. Two reasons: Love’s relentless running and the anticipated absence of Utes quarterback Tyler Huntley due to a shoulder injury. Those factors make Saturday’s matchup even more interesting, with the Utes trying to stop Love and Troy Williams making the first start of his senior season after quarterbacking Utah to a 9-4 record last year.
Cardinals general manager John Keim said Johnson (wrist) will only return this season if there's no gray area regarding his health, Darren Urban of the team's official website reports.
Recent comments from both sides suggest that player and team are in agreement, not quite ready to rule Johnson out for the season but also showing no desire to rush him back into action without any realistic shot to reach the playoffs. Given that Johnson said his wrist felt stiff less than two weeks ago, a return still seems unlikely. The Cardinals probably would want to see him get at least one full week of practice before potentially bringing him back for Week 16 or 17.
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Starkville Academy student Mary Holland Nicholas, 9, was surprised with a life-sized version of her own dinosaur design at the Jackson Zoo. Nicholas' teacher, Eliza Miller, encouraged her students to design their own dinosaur for the statewide Jackson Zoo "Design a Dino" art contest.
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3 killed in Massachusetts residential building blaze
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) — Three people have died in a residential building fire that caused residents to jump from windows.
MassLive.com reports the fire broke out shortly before 7:30 a.m. Sunday. They found residents jumping out of second- and third-story windows to escape the flames. High winds caused the fire to spread.
Fire officials say four people, including a pregnant woman and a child, were taken to local hospitals with injuries not believed to be life-threatening.
Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno says the city is working with the local American Red Cross officials to find temporary housing for 60 to 80 people displaced by the fire.
The cause is still under investigation.
Springfield is about 90 miles (145 kilometers) west of Boston.
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A lawsuit claims Iowa's new voter identification law violates the state constitution.
Priorities USA Foundation says the lawsuit was filed Wednesday in Polk County District Court in Des Moines. The national group, which is covering legal costs, provided a copy of the lawsuit.
It's the first legal challenge against the new ID requirement and its provisions. Parts of the law will be in effect for Iowa's upcoming June 5 primary, though a requirement to show ID to cast a regular ballot won't be in place until 2019.
The lawsuit's plaintiffs are the League of United Latin American Citizens of Iowa and an Iowa State University student.
Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate is named as a defendant in the suit. His office did not respond to a request for comment.
(CNN) A car was intentionally rammed into a pizzeria in Sept-Sorts, France, 34 miles east of Paris, on Monday night, leaving one person dead and injuring seven others, a spokesperson for the French Interior Ministry told CNN. The driver was arrested, the spokesperson said.
The United Nations Staff Union says 32 people working for the world body were killed in the line of duty in 2016, including 26 peacekeepers.
The union's security committee said Tuesday that in the past five years almost 240 U.N. personnel have died in deliberate attacks.
Last year's death toll was lower than in 2015, when at least 51 U.N. and associated personnel were killed in the line of duty, the highest number ever recorded by the committee.
For the third year in a row, the committee said, the greatest loss of life in 2016 was in Mali, where at least 23 U.N. personnel were killed by ambushes, landmines and bombings.
An Iraqi-Canadian was reportedly among the 39 people killed after a nightclub massacre in Turkey that happened during a New Year’s Eve celebration in Istanbul.
Seventy others were injured when a man opened fire at a crowded club. Local authorities have already began to identify those killed, but the gunman still remains at large.
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Officers in Broken Arrow are looking for the man they say broke into a church.
They said the man stole money, laptops, and tools from Immanuel Lutheran Church early Friday morning.
The department shared this picture on its Facebook page.
If you recognize him, call Broken Arrow Police.
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Man, 18, shoots himself in the thigh while handling gun in West Lawn
An 18-year-old man shot himself while handling a gun Friday night in the West Lawn neighborhood on the Southwest Side.
He was sitting in a parked vehicle at 7:33 p.m. in the 3900 block of West 69th Place when the gun he was handling discharged, striking him in the right thigh, according to Chicago Police.
The man was taken to Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, where his condition stabilized, police aid.
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Reid, who first began acting at 6 years old, became a household name in Hollywood following her turn in 1999's American Pie and its subsequent sequels: 2001's American Pie 2 and 2012's American Reunion.
"In my American Pie days, everyone was kissing my butt. I didn't realize how good I had it," the actress told PEOPLE in 2008. "But the second things go down, no one cares. See who visits you in the hospital when you're sick. I've become more humble."
Around 2 a.m. Thursday night, a CSPD officer observed two suspicious vehicles and potential drug deals in the 1800 block of S. Nevada.
The vehicles split up and were then stopped by multiple officers. During the stops, officers said they arrested one individual for felony warrants and possession of narcotics. A second individual was also arrested for felony warrants, as well as attempt to influence. A third person was arrested during the stops on felony charges for being in possession of a large quantity of stolen ID's, credit cards, and credit profiles.
The names of the individuals arrested are Sarah Hall, Rickey Jones, and John Bucar.
Information on what each individual was arrested for has not been made available.
According to Nessma, Qaradawi's ban comes along with several other decisions by the Tunisian authorities against Muslim Brotherhood members. The decisions are backed by the Qatari government also, the report added, and the list includes several Brotherhood leaders around the world.
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The Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association has named the members of its 2017 Bar Leadership Academy. The seven-month program helps emerging leaders of the legal profession in Kansas City develop the skills, knowledge, and experience needed to become leaders in both the profession and the community. The 2017 Bar Leadership Class is: Danielle R. Augustine of McAnany, ...
The game was closely contested through three quarters as Highland’s old-school rushing attack, led by quarterback Cole Peterson’s two touchdown runs, kept the Rams within striking distance. Although struggling to find an answer for Cooper, cornerback/running back Trayton Keyes picked off Cooper’s only errant ball on the night, and Keyes was rewarded for his efforts on the ensuing drive, bruising his way for a 2-yard touchdown run.
The BJP party's candidate from the Sanand Assembly Constituency for the Gujarat Assembly elections 2017 is Kanubhai Karmshibhai Makvana.
Constituency number 40, Sanand, is currently ruled by Karamsibhai Virjibhai Patel of the INC.
In 2012, the Patel had defeated BJP's Kamabhai Gagjibhai Rathod.
In Gujarat Assembly elections 2017, the BJP has fielded Kanubhai Karmshibhai Makvana from the seat and the INC has announced Pushpaben Jorubhai Dabhi.
December 18 is the date on which the counting of votes on this seat will be held. The result will be announced on the same day.
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× Wintrust Business Lunch 3/19/18: Self-driving Hardships, Job Turn Over, & Social Media Pressures
Steve Bertrand is curious about the way driverless technology will become, but today marked a chapter in the technology’s history with a pedestrian being killed by a driverless car in Arizona – Jim Dallke and Katherine Davis shared these and other details with all things tech. Philippe Weiss broke down the rising turnover rate in the United States, and Randi Shaffer shared the details of all that we are doing to “Keep up with the Joneses” on social media.
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LOS ANGELES: "xXx: Return of Xander Cage" director DJ Caruso is planning to shoot a Bollywood style dance number with Deepika Padukone for the upcoming installment of the franchise.
The director had confirmed last year that Deepika will return in the next installment of the "xXx" franchise, alongside Hollywood action star Vin Diesel.
"I want to end 'xXx 4' with a Bollywood dance song. Led of course by @deepikapadukone.Lungi Dance? Something new?" Caruso tweeted.
One of the fans of the 32-year-old Indian star, who made her Hollywood debut with "xXx: Return of Xander Cage", asked the director if the song will be part of the end credits and he replied with a "yes".
The upcoming film will mark Deepika's second Hollywood project.
SAN ANTONIO (AP) - A Texas judge has ordered a comprehensive psychological evaluation of a former nurse convicted of killing a toddler and giving an overdose to an infant who survived.
Genene Jones is charged with killing four other babies and awaits trial on a murder charge for the death of 11-month-old Joshua Sawyer in December 1981. Her attorneys requested the evaluation in the hope of supporting Jones' claims of diminished capacity because of strokes and her assertion that she hears phantom voices.
Authorities suspect Jones, who's 67, is responsible for the deaths of as many as 60 children. She's served decades in prison since her first murder conviction in 1984 and was to be released last March, but Bexar (bayr) County prosecutors obtained indictments charging her with murder in four other infant deaths.
The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) on Monday lauded the decision of the House of Representatives to summon former President Goodluck Jonathan over the controversial Malabu oil deal. DAILY POST reports that Chairman, House of Representatives ad-hoc panel probing the contract of Oil Prospecting License (OPL) 245, Razak Atunwa, had said […]
The aftermath of Idaho's Teton Dam collapse
On June 5, 1976, the 305-foot-high Teton Dam in Idaho broke in half. Its collapse sent a wall of water through the Teton River canyon, north of the town of Newdale in Fremont County. Downstream, with no canyon to contain it, the flood fanned out for miles across the Snake River Plain. The water turned south, gobbling up cattle, cars and homes on its slow march to Idaho Falls and beyond.
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Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Natrez Patrick was arrested Thursday evening on a misdemeanor drug charge.
According to Jason Butt of the Telegraph, Patrick was charged with misdemeanor possession of marijuana and later released on $1,500 bond.
Patrick, a junior, was also charged with a parking violation.
It's the second time Patrick has been arrested on drug charges since he arrived in Athens, Georgia.
In 2015, Patrick and former Georgia defensive lineman Chauncey Rivers were arrested on misdemeanor marijuana charges of possession of less than one ounce.
Citing the school's handbook for student athletes, Butt reported Patrick could face a four-game suspension stemming from Thursday's incident.
Through four games this season, Patrick has tallied 17 total tackles and zero sacks.
Dream Theater's John Petrucci recently recounted the moment one of his top guitar heroes-Steve Howe of Yes and Asia fame-told him to "turn it down." "We played a show in London at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club [ in 1995 ], a little special gig," Petrucci told Cosmo Music .
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Kenny Smith will interview for the Detroit Pistons head coaching job, according to a report from Yahoo Sports.
The Detroit Pistons plan to interview TNT analyst and former NBA champion Kenny Smith for the franchise’s head coaching job, league sources tell Yahoo. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) May 30, 2018
Smith is currently a studio analyst with Charles Barkley and Shaquille O'Neal on TNT’s "Inside the NBA." Smith also contributes to Turner’s college basketball coverage during the NCAA Tournament.
Smith played 10 seasons in the NBA from 1987-97 and won two NBA Championships with the Rockets in 1994 and 1995. He also spent time with the Kings, Hawks, Pistons, Magic and Nuggets.
Smith finished his career averaging 12.8 points and 5.5 assists per game.
The Pistons finished 2017-18 with a 39-43 record and missed the playoffs for a second straight season. They parted ways with president of basketball operations and head coach Stan Van Gundy in early May.
ON THE winding drive onto Tybee Island, just in front of Huc-a-Poo's, sits the Tybee Cottage Art Gallery, a thriving co-op with 23 showing artists and a whole lot of art. For the month of June, the co-op brings their work to the mainland with "Shades of Blue," hanging now at Blick Art Supply on Broughton.
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SUDBURY, Ont. – A strike by faculty members at Laurentian University is over now that the union and school have reached a tentative agreement.
The university says ratification votes will be held as soon as possible so that faculty and students can get back to class.
If it is ratified, classes at the university’s Barrie, Ont., campus and online will resume Tuesday and those at the Sudbury, Ont., campus will start Oct. 16 after the fall break.
READ MORE: Faculty at Laurentian University on strike after talks hit impasse
Details of the proposed deal have not been released.
The strike began last week after the Laurentian University Faculty Association said negotiations had reached an impasse.
In a message to students at the time, the union said the key issue in the dispute was faculty workload.
Several survivors who were sexually abused by peacekeeping forces in the Central African Republic continue to be neglected by the UN, an investigative team has found. Three years after cases of sexual abuse and exploitation by peacekeeping forces in CAR became public, a Swedish film team located a number of survivors who have said that the UN's children agency promised support never arrived.
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HAPPY VALLEY GOOSE BAY, N.L. — Friends of a Labrador mayor say he somehow got on a snowmobile and reached a nearby highway to flag down help after he was shot in the lower face while hunting.
Mayor John Hickey of Happy Valley-Goose Bay is in critical but stable condition after having surgery Sunday in St. John's.
Provincial Speaker Perry Trimper has known Hickey for 30 years and says the mayor was out alone Saturday with a shotgun checking rabbit snares when he was wounded.
He says it took a superhuman effort for Hickey to reach the road for help, where a passing driver called an ambulance.
March 29 Sika AG:
* Schenker-Winkler Holding rejects the board's dividend proposal to pay out a dividend of 102 Swiss francs ($102.33) per bearer share and will propose a dividend of 96 francs per bearer share at the Annual General Meeting of April 11
* Board of Sika will comment on SWH's proposal in due course Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9968 Swiss francs) (Gdynia Newsroom)
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Little Rock police say they are investigating a homicide, the city's 42nd so far this year and third in as many days.
In a tweet Monday, the department said officers are at the scene of the crime at 29th Street and Frontage Road. That area is near Interstate 30 south of Roosevelt Road.
Authorities at the scene described the victim as a black male. Officers were called to the area shortly before 9:30 a.m. The body was reportedly found 10 feet off the road in a grassy area.
No other details have been provided.
In 2016, the city had 42 killings for the year.
Investigators in Little Rock responded over the weekend to a pair of homicides: the killings of 54-year-old Allen Sims on Saturday and 48-year-old Vincent James on Sunday.
An Arkansas Online reporter is at the scene. Check back for updates.
April 6 Wallix Group SA:
* FY net loss 1.7 million euros ($1.81 million) versus loss of 1.1 million euros year ago
* FY operating loss 1.8 million euros versus loss of 1.1 million euros year ago
* Outlook for 2017 confirmed
* Number of orders invoiced but not yet booked to turnover (deferred revenue) amounted to 3 million euros at end of 2016, up 59 pct on end of 2015 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9376 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom:)
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Ready for a thrilling adventure?The Houston Symphony presents Academy Award winning composer John Williams' score live as "Jurassic Park" plays on a 40-foot high definition screen at Jones Hall.Directed by Steven Spielberg, "Jurassic Park" will take you to a secluded island where scientists revive the age of dinosaurs in a new interactive theme park. What could possibly go wrong?The show will make its way to Houston on June 15 and 16 at 7:30 p.m.Tickets sales start at as low as $23 onYou can also get tickets at the Jones Hall box office at 615 Louisiana Street in downtown Houston.
LONDON, Aug 12 (Reuters) - Usain Bolt pulled up with injury on the anchor leg of the 4x100 metres relay final at the World Athletics Championships on Saturday as the last race of his unparalleled career ended in high drama.
The 30-year-old had taken the baton for Jamaica a few metres adrift when, straining hard to catch the leaders, he suddenly suffered a hamstring injury, began hobbling and ended up coming to a halt after doing a forward roll on the track.
As Britain went on to win gold, Bolt was tended to with his head in hands.
After a short while, though, he rose gingerly to his feet and limped across the line to huge cheers from the 56,000 crowd. (Editing by Ed Osmond)
A 13-year-old schoolgirl amazingly survived this impact after an out-of-control livery cab struck her on a Brooklyn sidewalk Thursday.
Gitel Hershenbaum suffered only a fractured leg — and her dad credits her heavy backpack.
“The backpack was very full of books, and that’s what pulled her back” onto the hood of the car instead of being hurled airborne, Israel Hershenbaum told WABC’s “Eyewitness News.”
The incident happened at 8:15 a.m. at the corner of 18th Avenue and 55th Street in Borough Park.
The driver had apparently suffered a heart attack and lost control of the car, officials said.
Surveillance video shows Gitel standing on the sidewalk and suddenly spotting the black Toyota Camry — its open rear door flapping — as it barrels her way. She turns to run, but is struck from behind.
The 48-year-old driver was rushed to Maimonides Medical Center, where he was listed in critical condition.
He was not expected to be charged, officials said, because the crash was caused by a medical episode.
With Canada's 150th anniversary of Confederation upon us, Canadians can reflect back on the major changes their cities have witnessed. In the last decade, places such as Toronto, Vancouver and Edmonton have seen major developments.
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Abe Wiechman looked out his wine shop window on East 86th Street at a view that until recently had been blocked by construction fencing. Across the street, riders folded their umbrellas as they entered the new Second Avenue subway.
The new station attracted people “like it was the premiere for a movie” when it opened to great fanfare over the weekend, Mr. Wiechman said. But for him, the best part of the subway’s opening is that it...
The 2018 World Cup has been one of the greatest soccer showcases of soccer in a very long time.
Games have been closer than ever, traditionally strong teams have dominated the landscape, aside from Germany who failed to qualify from its group for the first time ever, and we have the host country, Russia, along with surprises in Croatia and Sweden among the final eight teams left in the tournament.
Your powerhouses are still alive. Teams with tradition include Brazil, France and Uruguay, to go along with Belgium and England who have some of the greatest players in the world.
The World Cup is a global phenomenon every four years.
But there's a question that needs to be answered.
So far, has this been the best World Cup ever?
Vote in our informal and unscientific poll and tell us why in the comments.
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RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The cost of attending Christopher Newport University is going up.
The Daily Press reports (http://bit.ly/2oPQGmr ) the school’s Board of Visitors voted last week to raise tuition and other costs.
The total cost of in-state students is going up 3.8 percent to $24,878 a year. For out-of-state students, costs will increase $1,480 to $37,074 a year. CNU’s total cost for in-state students ranks fourth among public schools in Virginia.
The school says the increase will help fund faculty and staff pay raises.
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A Southwest Airlines pilot has been arrested on a weapons charge in New York after airport security officers found a loaded handgun in his carry-on bag.
Albany County Sheriff Craig Apple says 55-year-old Erik Gibson was slated to pilot a flight to Tampa, Florida, on Monday morning when Transportation Security Administration officers found the gun during routine screening.
Apple says Gibson, who’s from Louisiana, told authorities he forgot he was carrying the gun. He had flown to Albany from New Orleans on Sunday but had gone through a crew line that didn’t have security screening.
Apple said Gibson was charged with misdemeanor weapon possession and released on $200 bail.
Officials don’t know if he has a lawyer, and Southwest didn’t reply to an email seeking comment.
It was the second gun found by Albany baggage screeners in four weeks.
The closer you look, the better it gets! Custom design, custom built by Bob Cachet in 2007. Remarkable home is optimally positioned on the site to enhance views of Laker Erie. The fit and finish of this home are superb. Open design yet offering elegant formal rooms. Wonderful natural light. Extensive oak flooring, granite and tile in all bathrooms. Full brick veneer, 2 x 6 exterior walls, exquisite millwork, wonderful materials and impeccable installation.
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Worcester Mayor Joe Petty spoke with Worcester Magazine before a rally outside City Hall Sunday, Aug. 13 in response to the violence that erupted at a white supremacist rally in Virginia on Saturday.
Here is part of that interview.
The euro lost all gains versus the yen amid a decline of the European currency against most of its main rivals. EUR/JPY was correcting higher after last week slide to 128.05, the lowest in a month and now seems back under pressure.
The pair peaked earlier today at 129.65, the highest since Wednesday and now is hovering around 129.00, around the same level it closed on Friday.
From the fundamental perspective, no relevant economic reports were released on Monday. Tomorrow, Industrial Production data from Japan is due and also German GDP. Eurozone GDP data will be published on Wednesday and on Thursday, the minutes from the latest ECB meeting.
EUR/JPY technical levels
To the upside resistance levels might be located at 129.15 (Aug 11), 129.60/65 (Aug 14 high) and 130.00/10 (Aug 4 low). On the downside, support could be seen at 128.90 (daily low), 128.45/50 and 128.00/05 (Aug 11 low).
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Coming up this week is Y Country Radio’s annual Country Cares for Kids St. Jude Radiothon. Our sister station’s two-day broadcast from Silver Beach Center in St. Joseph will be to raise money for one of the world’s biggest cancer researchers. Y Country’s Matt Malone tells WSJM News St. Jude teats kids with cancer for free.
“No family has a bill when they leave St. Jude, whether it be for transportation, whether it be for food while staying there, whether it be for the medical bills themselves,” Malone said.
St. Jude Children’s Hospital is also a major cancer researcher. Last year, Y Country’s radiothon raise about $23,000 for St. Jude Hospital. The radiothon starts Thursday at 6 a.m. and will run through 7 p.m. Then, they’ll do it again on Friday. If you want to help be a partner in hope, just go to 975YCountry.com.
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Huddersfield children were delighted to see their faces on the big screen when A Monster Calls hit cinemas yesterday.
Starring Sigourney Weaver and the voice of Liam Neeson, the picture was filmed in October 2014 in locations around the Colne Valley, including Colne Valley High School - and pupils were used as extras.
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - President Donald Trump's two sons in charge of his business empire will attend a closed-door event to mark the opening of the Trump International Golf Club in Dubai.
The ceremony, due on Saturday in the Mideast city-state home to the world's tallest building, marks the first major event abroad that Eric and Donald Jr. will attend since their father's inauguration.
The Trump Organization earlier referred questions about the event to DAMAC Properties, the Dubai-based developer that partnered with them on the course.
DAMAC spokesman Niall McLoughlin told The Associated Press on Wednesday that the ceremony would be a "closed event."
Both sons receive Secret Service protection as immediate family members of the president. The U.S. Embassy in Abu Dhabi has declined to comment about the trip.
The Rock Wins Teen Choice Award for Choice Fantasy Movie Actor
At Sunday’s Teen Choice Awards, The Rock won the award for Choice Fantasy Movie Actor, as for his role as ‘Maui,’ in the Disney-animated film, “Moana.” The film was also nominated for Choice Fantasy Movie; that award went to “Beauty and the Beast.”
The Rock was also nominated for Choice Actor in an Action Movie, for his performance in “Fate of the Furious;” the award went to Chris Pine, for “Wonder Woman.” The Rock was a nominee for Choice Actor in a Comedy Movie for his role in “Baywatch;” that award went to “Baywatch” co-star Zac Efron.
The Rock and Efron were also nominated for the Choice Movie Ship award; that award went to Emma Watson & Dan Stevens, for “Beauty and the Beast.”
“Total Bellas” was a nominee for Choice Reality TV Show; that award went to “The Voice.”
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A man who admitted to killing Shane Geoghegan in Limerick is to appeal his conviction to the European Court of Human Rights.
The 28-year-old rugby player was shot dead in Dooradoyle in the city in a case of mistaken identity in 2008.
Barry Doyle confessed to his murder and is currently serving a life sentence.
It has been reported by the Irish Sun that Mr Doyle is hoping to get his conviction overturned claiming he was refused access to a solicitor during garda interviews.
A similar appeal was rejected by the Supreme Court in January of this year.
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Bellator 177 went down this past Friday night from Budapest, Hungary, as Eduardo Dantas defeated Leandro Higo.
Here is a highlight package of the main card that aired on Spike.
Toronto is supposed to get safe injection sites this fall, but a group of harm prevention workers felt that the city could no longer afford to wait before setting up an unsanctioned overdose prevention site this weekend.
According to the CBC, the Toronto Harm Reduction Alliance realized it had to do something to save lives in response to the spike in opioid-related overdoses in the city.
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The overdose prevention tent went up this weekend in Moss Park. It's staffed by registered nurses and outreach workers and is stocked with naloxone kits and safe needle deposits.
Even though the tent is unsanctioned, Toronto police did not try to shut it down.
While the city of Toronto planned to have its safe injection sites open later this year, CTV News reports one might be partially open by the end of this week.
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WILLIAMSBURG, Va. – Police in Williamsburg are investigating a robbery that happened at a Speedway convenience store in the city.
Police say that a black man, with a height of 5’8 to 5’10 and wearing a blue hoodie, entered and robbed the store in the 300 block of Richmond Road around 7 p.m. on December 9.
When the man entered the store, he pulled out a hand gun and demanded money from the Speedway clerk, before fleeing the scene.
There were no injuries during this crime. The amount of money stolen from the Speedway was not released.
Police ask that if the public has any information on this incident or any other crime in the Williamsburg area, please contact Crime Stoppers at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP or the Williamsburg Police Department at 757-220-2331.
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Joel Hay, a professor at the University of Southern California, describes his political views as "conservative, free market." But in a counterintuitive twist, his proposal to fix the Affordable Care Act would expand the largest source of public health coverage in the country: Medicaid.
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A man is facing several charges following a break and enter in North Battleford.
Battleford RCMP say they responded to a break and enter in progress shortly after midnight yesterday. The resident was home at the time and called police. Police say the suspect fled the scene once they realized someone was home.
The suspect was found in the alley carrying the stolen property and RCMP say when they approached him he took out a knife and began swinging it. The officers were able to talk the suspect into dropping the knife and no one was injured.
The suspect was then arrested and charged with possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, assault on a police officer with a weapon, breaking and entering with intent and possession of property obtained by crime.
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JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) — Hinds County deputies arrested a Quitman man on drug charges.
Christopher McGowan was taken into custody during a traffic stop.
Authorities said they found 140 pounds of high-grade marijuana in an 18-wheeler. Law enforcement officers stopped McGowan on I-20 East near Edwards around 3 a.m.
Investigators said the drugs were headed to West Jackson. Deputies said six large packages of marijuana were found in the sleeper area of the 18-wheeler.
He is facing charges of trafficking a controlled substance.
The Hinds County Sheriff's Department finds 140 pounds of high grade #marijuana during a traffic stop. pic.twitter.com/FBWvMrMHEU — Terrance Friday (@TerranceFriday) October 6, 2017
Deputies stopped an 18-wheeler and became suspicious. The drugs were headed to west Jackson pic.twitter.com/0H0HUehWNy — Terrance Friday (@TerranceFriday) October 6, 2017
A Correspondent| Professor Jonathan Moyo has been mocked by Lacoste sympathisers for his Bantustan “accident” statement.
Prof Moyo in his Thursday SABC interview says, as we say in Southern Africa, if Zimbabwe did it, why can’t Malawi did it, why can’t Zambia did it, why can’t Mozambique did it, and then in the end everybody will did it.”
He was mocked by Francis Mufambi who labelled him a Professor “who can’t follow primary level English Tenses rule!”
But University Of Zimbabwe graduate, quipped in saying, “i
MARION, Ohio (AP) - Authorities say an Ohio man suspected of shooting at his ex-girlfriend later exchanged gunfire with police and was wounded.
Marion police say the city police officer and a Marion County sheriff's deputy involved weren't hurt in that street confrontation Tuesday evening in Marion, roughly 45 miles (72 kilometers) north of Columbus.
Police say the suspect, 33-year-old Matthew Lust, of Bucyrus (byoo-SY'-rus), was shot at least once and was taken to a hospital.
The Marion Star reports that the ex-girlfriend's injuries weren't considered life-threatening.
It's not clear whether Lust has an attorney. Court records listed no new charge against him as of Wednesday, when the court was closed for the Fourth of July.
The officers involved will be on paid leave while the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation reviews the shooting.
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Allison Glock asked the " Saturday Night Live " star and courtside regular at Madison Square Garden what she would do to turn around the Knicks. Then, she sat down for a little one-on-one coaching with Kristaps Porzingis.
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But he's still wasting taxpayer money. The Washington Post reports that while Sanders is no longer actively campaigning, his campaign remains active because he has not "suspended" it, and thus Sanders continues to receive up to $38,000 a day in secret service protection. Sanders has about as much chance of being the Democratic nominee as Ted Cruz has of being the Republican nominee. And given that Trump is more likely to precipitate a worst case scenario unprompted than Clinton, Sanders may have less of a chance even than Cruz, who is no longer receiving secret service protection, does.
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Actor-filmmaker George Clooney will be the 46th recipient of the AFI Life Achievement Award.The award, announced on Thursday, will be presented to Clooney on June 7, 2018, here, reports variety.com"George Clooney is America's leading man. Director, producer, writer, and actor - a modern-day screen icon who combines the glamour of a time gone by with a ferocious passion for ensuring art's impact echoes beyond the screen," said Howard Stringer, chairman of the American Film Institute Board of Trustees."AFI is proud to present him with its 46th Life Achievement Award," Stringer added.Clooney has won a best actor Academy Award for his role in Syrian and a Best Picture Oscar as a producer on Argo. He has also received Best Actor Oscar nominations for Michael Clayton, Up in the Air and The Descendants; directing and screenplay nods for Good Night, and Good Luck; and a screenplay nomination for The Ides of March.
HELSINKI — Finland’s foreign minister says representatives from North and South Korea are holding diplomatic talks in the Nordic country and describes Finland’s role as a “facilitator.”
Foreign Minister Timo Soini told the Finnish news agency STT on Monday that Finland “is making this meeting possible” by helping arrange it but wouldn’t mediate in the actual negotiations. He gave no other details.
Senior North Korean diplomat Choe Kang Il, who handles North American affairs in Pyongyang, arrived in Helsinki on Sunday for talks with South Korean security experts and allegedly also with former U.S. diplomats, including the former U.S. Ambassador to South Korea, Kathleen Stephens.
The meeting comes just two days after North Korean Foreign Minister Ri Yong Ho held days of diplomatic talks in neighbouring Sweden.
Lidia Bastianich, "My American Dream" author, restaurateur and TV host, talks about how her love of cooking inspired her to build a food and media empire.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 3 Morning' game
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday morning's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Pick 3 Morning" game were:
6-5-8, Sum It Up: 19
(six, five, eight; Sum It Up: nineteen)
"For some reason, I had a feeling the ball was going to be hit to me," said Munoz, who made several impressive plays in the field. "I had to be ready for anything and I saw the ball up there. It's such a huge game and it's just great to get the win.
The hugely popular investigative documentary series has watched host Yvette and her dedicated team of hunters trekking around the country as well as Europe and the US for over a decade.
Visiting various locations with “haunted” pasts there has been no shortage of shocks and drama on the series.
Yet in all the years, there has never been actual footage of anything resembling a ghost, rather the show has kept viewers engaged with the other senses.
Normally in the dark, fans can ogle as the team creep their way through old buildings and tunnels before feeling or hearing something suspiciously supernatural.
There’s no way to miss the sight of something which starkly resembles a live human on the latest footage however.
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SAN DIEGO (AP) — Franchy Cordero’s go-ahead single in the seventh inning capped a comeback that included Hunter Renfroe’s two-run homer, sending the San Diego Padres to a 4-2, sweep-completing victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday.
Jhoulys Chacin (6-5) pitched seven innings, allowing five hits and two runs.
With the score 2-2 after Renfroe’s tying shot an inning earlier, Padres pinch-hitter Matt Szczur and Jose Pirela scored after drawing walks against reliever Michael Lorenzen (3-2) to open the seventh.
The Reds, who have lost their past eight road games, were swept at both Dodger Stadium and Petco Park to go 0-6 on the West Coast trip.
Cordero, a rookie center fielder who made his major league debut May 27, hit three home runs in the series and knocked home Szczur with a single to right field.
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New Jersey bear hunt protested amid likely extension
FREDON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Protesters are voicing objections as New Jersey’s official bear hunting season draws to a close amid likely extension of the hunt this week.
NJ.com reports that about 60 people endured snowy conditions in Fredon Township protesting the hunt Saturday, the scheduled final day.
Thirteen bears were killed Friday, bringing the year’s total to 370. But the Department of Environmental Protection says only 19 had been tagged prior to the hunt.
Spokesman Rob Geist says that under the state game code, if fewer than 27 of the 135 tagged bears – 20 percent – have been killed by Saturday night, the hunt will be extended by up to four days starting next Wednesday.
On Thursday, a hunter killed the 4,000th bear since the bear hunt resumed in 2003, following a three-decade moratorium.
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Two taken to hospital
Two people have been taken to hospital after a crash in Wrexham.
Emergency services were called to the collision involving a van and a car on the A495 Ellesmere Road in Bronington just after 7pm today.
One person was trapped inside the van for almost two hours before firefighters were able to cut them free with specialist equipment.
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Following the re-election of H.E. Vladimir Putin as President of the Russian Federation, President Danny Faure has sent a congratulatory note on behalf of the Government and people of the Republic of Seychelles.
In his message, President Faure expressed the close relationship shared between the Russian federation and the Republic of Seychelles; guided by shared values, mutual respect with a focus of continued prosperity for the two peoples.
President Faure noted, "your victory attest to the trust and confidence that the people of the Russian federation have in your leadership and unwavering commitment to bring prosperity to your country.
In addition President Faure looked forward during the Russian President's renewed mandate to work together towards further enhancing the friendly relations between Seychelles and Russia
A man was shot in the arm and suffered a graze wound to the chest when gunfire broke out Wednesday afternoon (May 30) in the Lower 9th Ward, according to New Orleans police.
Detectives believe the shooting occurred in the 1700 block of Benton Street, and the wounded man was then dropped off about a half-mile away at North Tonti and Alabo streets, said NOPD spokeswoman Ambria Washington.
Police initially reported the shooting at North Tonti and Alabo streets.
No further details were immediately available from police.
DANVERS, Mass. — No, a live alligator was not lurking by the side of a Massachusetts highway this weekend: It was just a plastic toy.
The Salem News reported that police in Danvers got their first report of an alligator along Route 128 around 8:40 a.m. Sunday. One person walked into a police station to report the alligator on the southbound side of the highway a couple of hours later.
The reports prompted a frenzy on Twitter.
Officers who went to investigate found a foot-and-a-half plastic toy discarded by the side of the road. They removed it.
CLEVELAND (AP) - The top federal prosecutor for northern Ohio was among the 46 U.S. attorneys from across the country asked last week to immediately resign by U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions.
Carole Rendon was confirmed by the U.S. Senate last summer after Steven Dettelbach resigned to enter private practice.
Cleveland.com reported that Rendon knew she'd be leaving the post but had no warning Sessions would ask her to immediately resign.
Ohio's two U.S. senators have recommended the appointment of Justin Herdman as the next U.S. attorney for northern Ohio.
Benjamin Glassman, the Columbus-based U.S. attorney for the southern half of the state, was appointed by federal judges and is expected to remain on the job until his replacement is confirmed by the Senate.
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A home was destroyed in a fire in Charles City County on Monday afternoon.
The fire happened in the 8200 block of Little Elam Road around 4:45 p.m., according to Henrico fire's PIO. Henrico crews are assisting Charles City County crews with the fire.
There are no injuries. However, belongings and a large wooded area near the home were also destroyed.
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A vintage private plane that crashed in north Florida killing all four people aboard went unnoticed for nearly a day.
The Gainesville Sun reports (http://bit.ly/2oPCqKm ) that the 1948 Cessna 170 crashed Saturday afternoon at the Williston Municipal Airport, but wasn't noticed until Sunday. None of the victims have been identified.
Investigators with the National Transportation Safety Board arrived at the scene Monday.
Williston Deputy Police Chief Clay Connolly told the newspaper that the plane attempted to take off Saturday afternoon and crashed.
Between 20 and 30 other aircraft took off from the airport after the crash, but no one noticed the wreckage for 21 hours.
Connolly says the Cessna was equipped with an emergency locator transmitter that should have been noticed by other pilots.
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Information from: The Gainesville (Fla.) Sun, http://www.gainesvillesun.com
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla – Two microsatellites, UPSat and DUTHSat, constructed in Greece will be launched into space on Tuesday, at 18:11 Athens time – along with 26 other similar microsatellites – from the Kennedy Space Center at Cape Canaveral in Florida, USA. The microsatellites will be transferred onto a rocket-carrier «Atlas V», destined for the International Space Station (ISS).
Live coverage will start at 17.00 Athens time.
UPSat is the first microsatellite based on open-source software fully constructed in Greece, the product of the University of Patras and the Libre Space Foundation under the QB50 programme.
The QB50 is part of the European Research Project FP7 Space, coordinated by the Von Karman Institute.
The other satellite DUTHSat was constructed at the University of Thrace.
You can watch the satellite’s launch via NASA’s YouTube channel www.youtube.com/nasatelevision.
A.J. Reed has arrived early for this years Astros spring training camp. Reed showed up Sunday in Florida in preparation for this years camp.
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MASON CITY, Iowa – Authorities are dealing with a downtown auto accident.
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It happened early Monday evening at the intersection of 1st Street and Washington Avenue. At least one vehicle was flipped onto its side.
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COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) - Fire authorities in Denmark have banned the use of open fires across the country because of dry forests and grass as Scandinavia sees an unusual long stretch of very warm weather.
The ban, which entered into force Wednesday, came after weeks with little rain. Denmark's Meteorological Institute has said this year saw the warmest June in 26 years. Institute spokesman Mikael Scharling said no precipitation was in sight.
The institute recorded an average of 15 degrees Celcius (59 F) for May, breaking a previous record of 13.8 C (56.8 F) for May from 1889.
Similar fire risk warnings have been made in southern parts of Sweden and Norway.
One Bulloch County town is offering a trip back in time this weekend.
In Portal, the annual Turpentine festival draws crowds for the usual carnival fare, but also for the only wood-fired turpentine still left in America. On Saturday and Sunday, they'll offer living history lessons on how rural Southerners harvested gum, or pine sap, as a source of income during The Great Depression.
"They started going out and gathering the pine gum and bringing it here to distill it, and that was a way for families to survive," said Jerry Lanigan, Portal Heritage Society.
The festival will kick off with a parade Saturday at 10 a.m. and last through Sunday.
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In 2017, the youth group at St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church in Redding worked close to 20 missions throughout the Bridgeport Catholic Diocese.
From a grade school basketball court upgrade in Norwalk to serving breakfast to the homeless in Danbury, with many other missions in between, the group continues to build on its faith and character while navigating through the adolescent years, according to youth group coordinator Tom Doherty.
The group is in its third year with 27 high school students ranging from grades nine through 11.
“None of this is possible without the help from parent volunteers, for which St. Patrick’s church is extremely grateful,” Doherty said.
He said 2018 looks to be a promising year as the group continues on its path of serving those in need. For more information call Anne Herring at 203-938-2253.
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — An airline startup will offer nonstop flights between Albany and Buffalo beginning Feb. 1.
OneJet will fly 30-passenger regional jets with fares ranging from $150 to $170 each way. It’s targeting business travelers, with 50-minute gate-to-gate flights. There will be two daily round trips on weekdays. Ticket sales begin on Jan. 9.
Albany lost its nonstop service to Buffalo in 2010, when a turboprop made one daily round trip.
Driving to Buffalo from Albany takes more than four hours on the Thruway, and the train takes more than five hours.
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The Liège Country Hall first saw Ruben Bemelmans playing against Marton Fucsovics. Though Bemelmans (ATP-120) is ranked some 60 places below his opponent, he won the game in 4 sets: 6-4, 4-6, 7-6, 6-3.
Belgium's top ace, David Goffin, next took on a challenge from Attila Balazs. Top-10 player Goffin (ATP-7) was no match for his opponent (ATP-227) taking it in straight sets 6-4, 6-4, 6-0. Crowd favourite Goffin celebrated his 10th successive victory in the Davis Cup, taking Belgium to a 2-0 lead on the opening day.
Belgium, steered by Captain Johan Van Herck (top photo) have high ambitions again this year, after losing last year's final against France in Lille.
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PENDLETON, Ore. (AP) – An Oregon fire chief announced his sudden retirement following a two-and-a-half-year span in the position.
The East Oregonian reports Pendleton Fire Chief Mike Ciraulo retired Monday, effective immediately.
According to a release Monday, Ciraulo and the city administration began having discussions about his retirement over the past two weeks. Although talks initially revolved around departing on June 30, the retirement date was moved up to Monday once Ciraulo committed to leaving the fire department.
City Manager Robb Corbett referred questions about what led to the retirement discussions to Ciraulo, but says it was the fire chief’s decision.
Ciraulo declined to say whether the retirement was his decision or a directive from city administration.
Stuart Roberts, police chief and public safety director for the city, says Assistant Fire Chief Shawn Penninger will be interim fire chief.
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WASHINGTON (AP) – Scientists say this year’s summer “dead zone” in the Chesapeake Bay will be larger than average.
“Dead zone” refers to areas of low or no oxygen that can kill fish and aquatic life.
Scientists with National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the U.S. Geological Survey gave a forecast on the dead zone on Wednesday.
They say this year’s dead zone could be about 1.89 cubic miles, or nearly the volume of 3.2 million Olympic-size swimming pools.
According to measurements dating to 1950, the 30-year mean maximum dead zone volume is 1.74 cubic miles.
Officials say spring rainfall plays an important role in determining the size of the low-oxygen and no-oxygen zone. Rainfall in New York and Pennsylvania has led to higher streamflow in the Susquehanna River, delivering more nitrogen runoff.
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MGM Resorts announced it entered an agreement to sell the Mandarin Oriental. (Gai Phanalasy/FOX5)
A subsidiary of MGM Resorts International has agreed to sell the Mandarin Oriental hotel on the Las Vegas Strip for about $214 million.
CityCenter Holdings announced the deal Thursday but did not reveal the buyer of the 392-room hotel and adjacent retail properties.
The sale is expected to close by this summer. The 47-story hotel opened in December 2009.
CityCenter still owns the Aria Resort and Casino, the Vdara Hotel and Veer Towers.
CityCenter is jointly owned by MGM Resorts and the Infinity World Development Corp.
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While driving along the very busy Long Island Expressway on May 18, 2018, New York City Councilman Francisco Moya, who represents District 21 in Queens, came across the sight of a frightened cat who was stranded on the median. The compassionate Moya pulled over to the shoulder of the road, began talking calmly to the cat and was able get the cat off the median and into his car. At first the cat cowered under the glove box, but after getting a hearty meal, the lucky feline allowed Moya to pet him.
This little guy was stranded on the side of the LIE for hours. No constit-mew-ent is too small to lend a helping hand. pic.twitter.com/qiQNL6JzNJ
— Francisco Moya (@FranciscoMoyaNY) May 18, 2018
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Coastal locations can expect partly cloudy skies, becoming cloudy with light to moderate showers as the night progresses. All other locations can expect partly cloudy to cloudy skies with scattered light to moderate showers. Parts of Regions Seven (7) and Eight (8) may also experience isolated thundershowers.
Tomorrow’ forecast: Cloudy skies with scattered light to moderate showers are likely throughout Guyana during the morning hours. Coastal areas and Region 9 can expect skies to become generally fair as the day progress. All other locations may experience mostly cloudy skies with isolated thundershowers during the afternoon hours.
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STOCKHOLM, April 28 Home appliance maker Electrolux reported a bigger than expected rise in first-quarter operating earnings on Friday and said it was stepping up cost efficiency measures in the face of mounting headwinds from rising raw material prices.
The Swedish company also stood by its outlook for markets in both Europe and North America.
The company said operating earnings rose to 1.54 billion Swedish crowns ($174.26 million) from a year-ago 1.27 billion to come in ahead of a mean forecast of 1.33 billion in a poll of analysts. ($1 = 8.8374 Swedish crowns) (Reporting by Niklas Pollard and Johannes Hellstrom)
Good morning and welcome to 2017! Hope you had a better New Year's Eve than Mariah Carey did. It will be chilly and increasing moist in the Capital Region for the state and federal holiday.
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Three-month copper slipped marginally to $6,519.50 a tonne, while aluminium was off 0.05 percent to $2,156.25 a tonne. Shanghai Futures Exchange is closed for a week-long public holiday in China.
Profit-taking drove base metals lower on Thursday after supply concerns in China lifted recent sessions, traders said, with zinc retreating from 10-year highs. China has been curbing domestic output of industrial materials, primarily from ageing plants and mines, curbs that are expected to result in higher demand for imports.
Three-month LME zinc was down 0.9 percent to $3,273 tonne by 0200 GMT. In intraday trading on Wednesday the metal, used to rust-proof steel, touched $3,308.75, its highest since August 2007.FUNDAMENTALS* CHINA China´s zinc imports, at 65,609 tonnes in August, are up nearly 160 percent over the same month last year. But the year-to-date total at 314,086 tonnes is down nearly 6 percent.
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A stunt driver died on the Canadian set of "Deadpool 2" after attempting to do a stunt on a motorcycle, according to a tweet today from the Vancouver Police Department.
No other details about the accident were immediately available, including the identity of the driver.
“We are deeply saddened by the accident that occurred on the set of 'Deadpool 2' this morning," a spokesman for distributor 20th Century Fox told ABC News in a statement. "Our hearts and prayers are with the family, friends and colleagues of our crew member during this difficult time.”
"Deadpool" star Ryan Reynolds confirmed in late-June that "Deadpool 2," which co-stars Josh Brolin, had begun production. Reynolds last week thanked the police department and people of Vancouver "for putting up with road closures and traffic delays" as a result of filming.
"Deadpool 2" is slated for a 2018 release.
I really dig Lily-Rose Depp and now she has created a new fetish for me; boobs and tortoises. I swear as I get older I learn new things about myself everyday. Anyway, let’s start a boob and tortoise Instagram page and make it a new thing. Who’s in? Email me.
Orlando Police Chief John Mina and FDLE Special Agent in Charge Danny Banks said they would consider running for Orange County Sheriff if current sheriff, Jerry Demings, leaves his position. Orlando Police Chief John Mina and FDLE Special Agent in Charge Danny Banks said they would consider running for Orange County Sheriff if current sheriff, Jerry Demings, leaves his position.
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It’s been quite the year. Before we (eagerly) usher in 2017, we’re slowing things down so you can catch up on all of the exciting vCloud Air updates that happened this year in one place. Let’s take a look back on some of our favorite announcements, technical overviews and updates from 2016.
Build 1,000 VMs on vCloud Air in as Little as 16 Minutes!
How many VMs can you build in 16 minutes? The answer will surprise you. Prashant Suri, Scale & Performance Engineer, demonstrates the impressive muscle power of vCloud Air.
The Role of vCloud Air in VMware’s Cloud Strategy
This year, VMware shared the focused strategy for vCloud Air around three key use cases: data center extension, data center replacement, and disaster recovery.
Read the entire article here, vCloud Air: 2016 Year in Review
via the fine folks at VMware!
The Junior School from the Borders-based ‘Fiona Henderson School of Dance’ took to the stage at the Eastgate Theatre, Peebles, on June 3-4 for two sell-out performances of their ‘Dare to Dance’ show.
Over 90 pupils aged from five to 11 years performed a wide range of dances including Highland, Ballet, Tap and Modern styles in their annual showcase performance which is the highlight of their school year.
FHSD school principal and artistic director, Fiona Henderson: “I was so proud of all the Junior School pupils at their show.
They put on great performances and the teachers were delighted that the children rose to the occasion and gave their audiences a show to remember.”
The dancing school which was established in 1985 with just five pupils, has grown steadily.
Its ethos is to provide quality tuition in a safe and fun environment to encourage children to love to dance.
For more information visit www.fionahendersondance.co.uk.
For each job posted to its platform, Glassdoor determines an estimated base salary by crunching the numbers from millions of salary reports. The jobs on this list pay wages that exceed the 2015 U.S. median income for non-family households, $33,805 — many of them by a lot.
"Every job that's open is money left on the table, in the form of lost productivity for employers and earnings in consumers' pockets," said Dr. Andrew Chamberlain, Glassdoor chief economist.
There are more than 55,000 of these roles open across the U.S., and the salaries of those open jobs total more than $3.5 billion.
Former National Vice-Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Bode George has vowed to restore the party’s lost glory.
George spoke on Friday in Lagos while declaring his intention to run for PDP's National Chairmanship seat.
Speaking further, he said this was the time for the party to bring in the experienced hands that will re-position it for the 2019 General Election.
"Our party needs a rescue. Our party needs redemption. Our party deserves a balanced, experienced, tested, trusted and a faithful hand,” he noted.
"Our party needs a team player and a unifying leadership. Our party needs stability. "Here and now, I am humbly making a stand and a declaration as a candidate for the position of the office of National Chairman of our great party with a vision to serve as a bridge builder, as a peace maker and healer of broken pieces.”
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A section of northbound Highway 99 near the 20200 block was closed Sunday morning after a DUI driver crashed into seven parked cars and a power pole in the area.
The call came in at 2:51 a.m. Northbound Highway 99 reopened in the area around 6 a.m.
The seven damaged cars were parked at a car sales lot, according to Lynnwood Police Cmdr. Sean Doty. The road was closed due to the pole damage.
The driver was arrested for DUI.
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A hotel valet had a lucky escape — but the luxury sports car he was trying to park did not.
The employee drove the soft-top Porsche Carrera under another vehicle outside the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Sydney, according to Australian media.
Emergency workers cut the driver out of the Porsche as a crowd watched.
Matthew Talbot, the hotel’s director of sales and marketing, told the Australian Broadcasting Corp the valet was “embarrassed and a little bit shocked” but was OK.
REUTERS: Sampdoria forward Fabio Quagliarella would like to settle down and end his career at the Genoa-based club after switching teams several times in his career, he told Sky Sport on Monday.
The former Italy international, capped 25 times, joined Sampdoria in February after 18 months at Torino. He previously had a one-year spell at the club in 2006-07.
"I hope, first of all, to extend my contract with Sampdoria because it expires in June ... I don't think that there should be problems for the renewal," the 33-year-old said.
"For superstition though I will not say the words 'end of career' because in the past I have changed many shirts," he added.
Quagliarella, who spent four years with Juventus from 2010-14, has scored 100 goals in Italy's top division.
Sampdoria, 13th in the standings, travel to third-placed Napoli on Saturday, their first Serie A game after the holiday break.
(Reporting by Silvia Recchimuzzi in Gdynia, editing by Ed Osmond)
Pedestrians and early morning commuters were evacuated from New York's Port Authority Bus Terminal after a suspect detonated an IED in an underground passageway. The terminal is the world's busiest, according to its agency. (Published 21 minutes ago)
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Luanda — The effectiveness that the players of the national team showed during the match against the Luanda All Star team was considered by the head coach, Jaime Covilhã, an element that will help to achieve satisfactory results in the games of the Afrobasket2017, to take place from 18 to 27 of August in Bamako, Mali.
Jaime Covilhã, who was speaking to the press after a victory in the last friendly match against the Luanda All Star by 72-60, in the Vitorino Cunha pavilion, praised the commitment of the players of the national team, adding that the game helped the team to correct some mistakes.
Angola is comprised in Group A with Cameroon, Tunisia, Cote d'Ivoire and the host country.
A South Carolina sheriff says an 11-month-old girl whose disappearance prompted a brief Amber Alert has been found dead in a diaper box and the mother is in custody.
Chesterfield County Sheriff Jay Brooks told The Associated Press on Tuesday that the child’s mother, who had reported a kidnapping, was being held.
Brooks says the body was found in a field about 1,000 yards (910 meters) behind a home in Chesterfield in the state’s north. Brooks says the child’s mother initially reported someone attacked her and took the child from her arms as she checked the mail Tuesday afternoon.
Brooks says the Amber Alert was canceled “because we don’t think there was a kidnapping.”
He declined to identify the mother or give further specifics, saying the death was under investigation.
April 28 Just Eat Plc:
* John Hughes, executive chairman, is taking a leave of absence from company in order to undergo treatment for a medical condition.
* Paul Harrison, chief financial officer, will undertake john's executive duties as interim chief executive officer.
* Andrew Griffith, currently senior independent director, will act as non-executive chairman for this interim period
* Board, will complete search for a permanent chief executive officer Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Tuesday, 18 April, 2017 - 17:26
A 23 year-old man will reappear in the Auckland District Court tomorrow, charged with performing indecent acts in public.
The man was arrested last Thursday as the result of an investigation into four alleged incidents in the Blockhouse Bay area, in late March and early April.
The accused has been charged with the following;
-4 x indecent act
"We know that there has been concern amongst the Blockhouse Bay community, about a man seen performing indecent acts in his car, in view of members of the public.
We hope that this arrest will bring some reassurance to the community" says Det Snr Sgt Murray, Avondale Police.
Police can confirm that the accused is not thought to be responsible for and does not fit the description of a Caucasian man who carried out similar offences in the Blockhouse Bay Recreational Reserve and Hillsborough Cemetery on 24 and 28 March.
Enquiries to identify and locate this person are still ongoing.
Pasadena Police Chief Phillip Sanchez announces the arrest of eight suspected gang members who have been charged with the murders and attempted murders in Pasadena, Calif. stemming from a gang feud the past December and January.
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March 29 Southern Co:
* Southern co -Georgia Power, for itself and as agent for other vogtle owners, entered interim assessment agreement with wectec global and wectec staffing services
* Southern co says interim assessment agreement to provide for a continuation of work with respect to plant vogtle units 3 and 4
* Southern co -westinghouse and wectec bankruptcy filing is expected to have a material impact on construction of plant vogtle units 3 and 4
* Southern co says westinghouse and wectec bankruptcy filing could have a material impact on southern co's financial statements Source text (bit.ly/2oizgMI) Further company coverage:
CHP is investigating after a pedestrian was hit by a car and killed in the area of Cherryland in unincorporated Alameda County Tuesday morning. Just after 7:00 a.m. a white Honda was traveling westbound on Hampton Rd. near Boston Rd. when it fatally struck a pedestrian in the roadway.
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A woman walks past the 50m long H-II Launch Vehicle on display at the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) Tsukuba Space Center, in Tsukuba, north-east of Tokyo, Japan, Oct. 20, 2016. EPA-EFE FILE/FRANCK ROBICHON
A woman stands before Japanese launcher models at the Space Dome exhibition hall of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) Tsukuba Space Center, in Tsukuba, north-east of Tokyo, Japan, Oct. 20, 2016. EPA-EFE FILE/FRANCK ROBICHON
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) launched Saturday the world's smallest rocket with the ability to put a micro-satellite into orbit, following a failed attempt and several postponements over the last year.
The launch of the low-cost rocket - with a height of 10 meters (around 33 feet) and 53 centimeters (20.5 inches) in diameter - took place at 14.03 local time (0503 GMT) from the Uchinoura Space Center in Kagoshima prefecture (southwest), and was aired live on YouTube by JAXA.
(AP) – White House officials say President Donald Trump will clear the way for the publication of a classified memo on the Russia investigation.
The memo, prepared by Republicans on the House intelligence committee, is said to allege FBI misconduct in the initial stages of its investigation of potential ties between Russia and Trump’s 2016 campaign.
Trump’s Justice Department furiously lobbied Trump to stop the release, saying it could harm national security and mislead the public.
A White House official said Congress would probably be informed of the decision Friday. A second official said Trump was likely to declassify the congressional memo but the precise method for making it public was still being figured out. The officials were not authorized to be quoted about private deliberations and spoke on condition of anonymity.
The post Trump Set To Defy FBI, Allow Release Of Memo appeared first on 1470 WMBD.
Twenty-seven of those arrested came from El Salvador, 11 from Honduras, five from Mexico and two from Guatemala. A new U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation has arrested 39 gang members affiliated with the MS-13 gang in the New York City area in the last month.
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U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson will travel to Bonn, Germany, February 15-17 to participate in the G-20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting. This will be his first official trip as Secretary of State.
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For the past 10 weeks, we have sorted through hundreds of comic strips featured in The Oregonian and OregonLive to identify our Top 10. And that allows us to generate our Comics Countdown Power Rankings. Here's the last ranking of the year. Without further ado the Week 10 rankings starting at number 10 ...
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The present TMC govt in West Bengal has surpassed the violent legacy of Communist rule. Entire BJP mourns this tragic loss & stands firmly with Trilochan Mahato’s family in this hour of grief. His sacrifice for organisation & ideology will not go in vain. Om Shanti Shanti Shanti.
A woman was inappropriately touched by a man in a Swaffham street on Saturday afternoon, police say.
The incident is said to have happened at around 2pm, when a woman in her late teens was walking along Whitsands Road and was approached from behind by a man.
A Norfolk Police spokesman said he then touched her in an inappropriate manner before making off.
The man is described as being Asian, around 5’7, of slim build and with short black hair.
At the time, he was wearing a tight black t-shirt, black jeans and blue and white running trainers.
He was also carrying a distinctive neon pink rucksack that had many other bright colours on it in square patterns.
Anyone with information is asked to contact PC Bob Walker-Hall, of Dereham police, via the non-emergency 101 number.
The Guardians of the Galaxy star dropped a tantalising teaser about things coming to a head between the two characters, who are father and adoptive daughter.
“I’ve been sworn to secrecy,” Gillan told Den of Geek.
“But I definitely think that all of what we’ve been building towards, with all the backstories between Nebula and Thanos, is definitely going to come to a head in the Avengers film, and she’s definitely going to confront all of those traumatic memories.
“I definitely think she is going to have her moment.”
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April 5 Takeda Pharmaceutical Co Ltd
* Finch Therapeutics and Takeda announce global collaboration to develop microbiome therapeutics in inflammatory bowel disease (ibd)
* Takeda Pharmaceutical Co Ltd says under terms of agreement, Takeda will make an upfront payment of $10 million to Finch
* Takeda Pharmaceutical Co Ltd says further details of agreement were not disclosed
* Takeda Pharmaceutical - Finch will be eligible for development, regulatory, commercial financial milestones & tiered royalties on worldwide net sales Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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April 6 FB Financial Corp
* FB Financial Corporation expands board of directors
* FB Financial Corp - Expanded board to ten members from seven members
* FB Financial Corp - Elected J. Jonathan Ayers, James L. Exum and Emily J. Reynolds to fill new board seats
* FB Financial Corp - Ruth E. Johnson, a current board member of FB Financial, intends to retire from board of directors of company and Firstbank
* FB Financial Corp - Upon Johnson's departure, board will decrease to nine members Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
NORFOLK, Va. – The Norfolk Police Department is investigating a homicide in the 1600 block of Corprew Avenue Monday evening.
Shortly after 3 p.m., police responded to a home in the area for a report of a 15-year-old who was found unresponsive and not breathing. The teen was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities have not released any other details surrounding this investigation.
Anyone with information about this crime is asked to call the Norfolk Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP (1-888-562-5887) or submit a tip via the P3 Tips mobile app.
This is a developing story.
Stay with News 3 for updates.
AURORA, Colo. – Police say a 12-year-old boy with autism who went missing early Friday evening has been found.
The 12-year-old went missing in the area of E. Wyoming Drive and S. Olathe Way at around 7:30 p.m.
He was found just after 10:30 p.m., the Aurora Police Department said in a tweet.
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The Wing Ding is our annual event that gets the whole town buzzing – everyone in town has a garage sale – There is a vendor area with so many amazing things for sale, live music, stuff for the kids and amazing foods and treats! FREE TO ATTEND.
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According to the Chinese the rooster is this year's animal.
PARENTS of children born after January 28, 2017, can expect their offspring to be trustworthy, responsible, observant, hard-working, resourceful, courageous, talented and confident.
However, Roosters can be vain and boastful.
According to the Chinese zodiac which operates on a 12-year cycle, 2017 is the year of the Rooster and will officially commence on the second New Moon after the Solstice.
The Rooster is tenth in the Chinese zodiac and its years include, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017, and 2029.
Traditionally, Roosters can find good fortune with the colours gold, brown and yellow, but should avoid red.
As for love, Roosters are thought to match up best with an Ox or Snake and worst with a Rat, Rabbit, Horse, or Pig.
Trees in China turn to gold as autumn approaches
The northwest side of China has to boast of some incredibly beautiful trees that turn to gold once a year. These are thousands of years old and are only adapted to dry habitat of desert.
90 per cent of the Huyang trees are found in China.
They are called Huyang or ‘desert hero’ because of their tendency to survive harsh weather. They can live up to three thousand years and can survive extreme climate; cold, salinity, drought, sand, wind. They also have a very long life span.
Every year thousands of tourists flock to these deserts to see Huyang trees change their color to gold.
Chinese describe the vitality of Huyang trees in the following quote, “Live for a thousand years until death; Stand for another thousand years until fallen; Exist for another thousand years until rotten.”
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A South Carolina inmate says the state's prisons agency is subjecting inmates to cruel and unusual punishment by not testing them for a potentially fatal liver disease.
Billings Police are looking for two men believed responsible for an assault outside the Heights Walmart Friday night.
Sgt. Shane Shelden says the assault took place as the victim was walking into the store entrance around 9:20 PM.
Shelden says two men approached the victim. As one of the men asked a question the other struck the victim in the head knocking the victim down to the ground.
Once on the ground, the men proceeded to kick the victim before taking the victim's wallet.
The suspects were only described as male. No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing.
Snow blocks road to Hatcher Pass; 10 stranded at lodge
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Two avalanches have stranded about 10 people at a lodge outside an Alaska state park.
Anchorage television station KTVA reports avalanches Monday morning blocked the road leading to Hatcher Pass.
Hatcher Pass Lodge operator Hap Wurlitzer says the lodge has seven guests and is prepared with plenty of food and fuel.
Alaska Department of Transportation spokeswoman Shannon McCarthy says snow from the lower avalanche covered 100 feet (30.5 meters) of road with 4-6 feet (1.2-1.8 meters) of snow.
She says plows could not start clearing work immediately because of continued avalanche danger.
The department says the road closure is expected to last at least 24 hours.
The Hatcher Pass Avalanche Center says 11 inches (28 centimeters) of new snow fell overnight and more snow was expected Monday.
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - Roper Technologies Inc:
* ROPER TECHNOLOGIES ANNOUNCES RECORD 2017 FINANCIAL RESULTS
* SEES Q1 ADJUSTED EARNINGS PER SHARE $2.44 TO $2.50
* Q4 GAAP AND ADJUSTED REVENUE INCREASED 21% TO $1.23 BILLION
* EXPECTS FULL YEAR ADJUSTED DEPS BETWEEN $10.88 AND $11.20 WITH Q1 ADJUSTED DEPS BETWEEN $2.44 AND $2.50
* Q4‍ ADJUSTED DEPS WAS $2.70​
* QTRLY EARNINGS PER SHARE $4.27
* QTRLY ADJUSTED RESULTS EXCLUDE A ONE-TIME NET GAIN OF $215 MILLION RESULTING FROM TAX CUTS AND JOBS ACT
* Q4 EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW $2.61, REVENUE VIEW $1.24 BILLION -- THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S
* Q1 EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW $2.31 -- THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S
* FY2018 EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW $10.28 -- THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The Reds legend and Under-18s manager hailed the Egyptian forward following his latest exploits.
Salah scored twice and set up another two goals against former club Roma as Liverpool won 5-2 tonight at Anfield.
They take a commanding lead into next Wednesday’s Champions League semi-final second leg.
And off the back of tonight’s performance, Salah’s odds to clinch the 2018 Ballon d’Or have been slashed too.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi will be vying for the award yet again.
We know that Kelly Rohrbach is a gorgeous model and we’re soon going to see her acting chops in the upcoming movie Baywatch, but did you know she’s also a great golfer?!
The 27-year-old model played golf in college while attending Georgetown University and she recently played in the AT&T Celebrity Pro-Am.
“They don’t call it pebble beach for nothing!” Kelly captioned the below Instagram video.
Kelly tested her putting skills against pro golfer Jordan Spieth while wearing the new new Under Armour Spieth One golf shoe at an event on Monday (February 13) in Malibu, Calif. She “held her own” against the champ, according to Golf Digest!
The Histadrut Hamorim teachers' union announced, Monday, that its members will start work at 11:00 am on Tuesday from kindergarden to 12th grade except for special education, which will operate as usual.
The union claims thousands of educational employees have been severely hurt by what it called the Education Ministry's faulty implementation of wage conversions under its Ofek Hadash (New Horizon) reforms and faulty implementation of understandings between the Histadrut Labor Federation and the Finance Ministry. Specificly, it says the treasury did not discuss reimbursement for teacher travel expenses.
BJ Gruner of Forged Components, Tom Derrah of BIC Alliance, David Allen and Purav Patel of Forged Components discuss the shows sucess in the Forged Components boot at POWER-GEN International.
Watch from the quarterback's perspective as the best offensive and defensive linemen go one-on-one at the Rivals 3 Stripe Camp in San Francisco.
Prospects featured:
Kwabena Watson
Xavier Carlton
Bula Schmidt
Michael Lynn
De'Jon Benton
Uilisoni Amone
Joe Brown
Isaiah Lutu-Su'eSu'e
Event time: 8pm
Since their formation in 2010, Milwaukee-based folk band Dead Horses have cultivated a soulful roots sensibility well beyond their years due in part to the powerful musical and literary force that is their frontwoman and songwriter, Sarah Vos. Raised on Bible hymns by her preacher father, Vos’ backstory sounds more like that of an old bluesman from the Mississippi Delta than a young folk singer from Wisconsin. Despite their youth, Dead Horses have crafted a timeless sound, informed as much by early-American prose as it is modern Americana music.
Dec 12 (Reuters) - Altice Nv:
* On June 28, 2017, the general meeting of Altice N.V. granted authority to the Board to cancel common shares A and common shares B in the share capital of the company held by the company.
* On December 4, 2017, the Board of Altice N.V resolved to cancel 416,000,000 common shares A and 1,307,716 common shares B held by the company. The cancellation of such shares will become effective in accordance with the provisions of Dutch law. ​ Further company coverage: (Paris newsroom, paris.equities@thomsonreuters.com email; +33 1 4949 5452)
The dominant services industry is growing faster than expected, helping to strengthen the UK economy, which could to pave the way for an interest rate hike.
Services businesses received new orders at a more rapid rate than at any point in the past year, helped by sunny weather keeping consumers' spirits up and encouraging more spending.
As a result companies are growing at more quickly than at any point since October 2017, as the purchasing managers’ index - an influential survey by IHS Markit - rose to 55.1, up from 54 in May.
Any score of above 50 shows business activity rising, so this shows an acceleration in the services sector.
Combined with stronger manufacturing and construction industries...
SANTE FE, Texas (CW PHILLY) – A little over a week after the tragic shooting at Santa Fe High School in Texas, Justin Timberlake paid a visit to a recovering survivor in the hospital.
Timberlake visited Sarah Salazar, who is awaiting shoulder replacement surgery and has to have her jaw wired for six weeks, at a Houston hospital, E! News reports. Timberlake is in Houston for his “Man of the Woods” tour.
The Seattle chapter of the National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP) and MulvannyG2 Architecture entertained seniors on Dec. 22. The caroling event was held at Keiro Northwest Nursing Home and Kin On Health Care Center for its residents. After caroling, gifts were handed out and attendees enjoyed light refreshments.
HMM: Trump admin scraps Obama-era proposal requiring airlines to disclose bag fees.
The Department of Transportation (DOT) posted a notice on the Federal Register this week that it is withdrawing the proposed rule, along with another plan to force air carriers to disclose how much revenue they make from charging other ancillary fees.
The administration, which has made easing regulatory burdens for businesses a top priority, said the rules would have “limited public benefit.”
Airlines are already required to disclose information about optional service fees on their websites. But consumer groups say it’s still difficult for passengers to compare airfare ticket prices, fees and associated rules, and have pushed for more transparency at the start of the process.
In this Feb. 10, 2017 file photo, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is seen at the State Department in Washington. The dramatic departure of President Donald Trump's hard-hitting national security adviser creates a vacuum of power and raises a key question about U.S. foreign policy: Will the pragmatists in the administration now gain clout? less FILE - In this Feb. 10, 2017 file photo, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is seen at the State Department in Washington.
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The United Nations says unidentified gunmen have attacked two U.N. peacekeeping sites in Mali, killing one Malian soldier and one U.N. peacekeeper.
U.N. deputy spokesman Farhan Haq said the U.N. camp in Douentza in the Mopti region of central Mali came under attack Monday morning. He said in addition to the two soldiers, two gunmen were killed when U.N. peacekeepers fired back.
Haq said the U.N. joins the peacekeeping mission's condemnation of the attack.
He said armed men launched an attack Monday afternoon against the U.N. peacekeeping mission's headquarters in Timbuktu city in northern Mali. He said the mission dispatched a quick reaction force and helicopters to the scene "and sporadic gunfire is still ongoing."
SHANGHAI (AP) — China has awarded President Donald Trump a valuable new trademark. The win comes after a 10-year dispute and raises a host of ethical questions about the president’s foreign intellectual property.
China’s Trademark Office posted the registration of Trump’s new mark, which became official Feb. 14, to its website Wednesday. It gives Trump the right to use his name for building construction services in China through 2027.
This may be the first foreign trademark Trump has received as president, but it’s unlikely to be the last. He has 49 pending trademark applications in China alone.
Critics say Trump’s foreign intellectual property holdings are a conflict of interest and may violate the U.S. Constitution. But Trump’s lawyer says he has taken adequate steps to distance himself from his trademark portfolio.
The magazine we all know and love is celebrating two decades of informing and entertaining readers in and around the capital city.
So how do you properly celebrate? With a party, of course!
Julie Tremaine dropped by the show today to discuss the longevity of the publication as well as the upcoming 20th anniversary celebration which you can get tickets for and attend. It all takes place on October 18 at Hope Artiste Village.
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Darren Baker got scooped up by dad's team again.
The son of Washington manager Dusty Baker was drafted by the Nationals in the 27th round of the Major League Baseball draft Wednesday — 15 years after he first made headlines on the baseball diamond.
The younger Baker, now an 18-year-old shortstop at Jesuit High School in California, was just 3 when he was a bat boy for the San Francisco Giants, managed by his father, in the 2002 World Series. During Game 5 against the Angels, Darren Baker had run to the plate to pick up a bat when J.T. Snow scored — and David Bell was flying down the third-base line and heading home.
Snow quickly plucked Baker out of the way , a moment that instantly became a part of World Series lore.
The three-day draft concludes Wednesday night.
Little Paul gets to know his captors, while Primo opens a channel of communication to Gail. An FX Original Series. Sundays at 10 PM.
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Many may not know Rajinikanth always stays out of station or country on his birthdays. It is because an incident that happened nearly three decades ago. Three of his fans while returning home after meeting him on his birthday, died in a road accident. The parents of the fans were upset and questioned Rajinikanth. Since then, he makes it a point to stay away from his home with few exceptions so that his fans don't travel far distances to meet him. The Kaala actor once revealed that he spends the day in a quiet manner as he thinks about the things he has done and the things he would like to do.
The Tulsa SPCA is making it more affordable for pet owners to spay and neuter their animals. The first of their low-cost clinics was held Wednesday.
The clinic will be open on each Wednesday, but pet owners do need to make appointments. They hope to cut down on the number of animals that are crowding area shelters.
"An unaltered female dog and her offspring can have as many as 500 pups in several years; cats as many as 5,000 within a few years," said Curtis Adams, Tulsa SPCA. "So spaying and neutering your pets really helps reduce animal overpopulation."
Adams said they had 10 animals for their first clinic. Call 918-428-7722 to make an appointment. They're located at 2910 Mohawk Boulevard.
Costs:
Spay/neuter dog over 30 pounds or over 6 months of age: $55
Spay/neuter puppy: $40
Spay/neuter adult cat over 6 months of age: $35
Spay/neuter kitten: $25
Dental – includes antibiotics (at time of spay/neuter): $70
2/7/2017 Related Story: Tulsa's SPCA To Hold Low Cost Spay, Neuter Clinic
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The Saskatchewan Roughriders have picked up defensive lineman Charleston Hughes from the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in exchange for quarterback Vernon Adams Jr.
Hughes was acquired from the Calgary Stampeders on Friday morning.
Hughes has played 10 seasons in the CFL. He originally joined the Stampeders in June 2008.
He won Grey Cups with the Stampeders in 2008 and 2014.
The Riders acquired Adams in August. He dressed for 11 games as backup quarterback.
Lufthansa subsidiary Austrian Airlines is considering a design limit extension for its aging Airbus A321 fleet, a company executive told ATW in Los Angeles. The Star Alliance member operates six A321s, the first of which joined the fleet in 1995. Other Airbus aircraft include seven A319s and 18 A320s. “The A321s are reaching an age when we have to decide to [either] replace them or operate them with a so-called ‘design limit extension program,’” CFO Heinz Lachinger ...
Thomas J. Vernatti, 83, of Brighton, died Sunday, Dec. 25, 2016, at his home in Brighton.
There was no visitation. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 6, 2017, at Weber & Rodney Funeral Home in Edwardsville. He was cremated and interment will be at Woodlawn Cemetery.
Sam Bresnick pitched a complete game, two-hit shutout as the MVRHS varsity baseball team closed out the season on a high note with 4-0 win over Plymouth South, Tuesday night at Vineyard Baseball Park in Oak Bluffs.
Bresnick struck out nine and walked three. He also helped his cause at the plate with an RBI-single in the second inning and a run-scoring fielder’s choice in the fifth.
Nick Bischoff had two RBI’s with singles in the second and fifth innings and Owen Bresnick was 2 for 3 with two runs scored. Theo Gallagher also went 2 for 3 for the Vineyarders, who finished the season at 3-13.
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AVIC-ENG Managing Director Mr. Gao Bingsheng (left) and Equity Group MD and CEO Dr. James Mwangi (right) sign the agreement. [Courtesy, Equity]
Equity Group Holdings PLC has signed a two-year partnership agreement with China National Aero-technology International Engineering Corporation (AVIC-ENG).
Through the deal, Equity Group will collaborate in facilitating access to credit to AVIC-ENG in Kenya and neighbouring Uganda, Rwanda, South Sudan, DRC and Tanzania.
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Equity Group’s CEO James Mwangi said the partnership signals the confidence and trust in the country.
AVIC-ENG Managing Director Gao Bingsheng, said the company’s commitment to growing its number of investments in the country, Uganda, Tanzania, South Sudan, Burundi and Rwanda.
Angel Di Maria scored two goals on his birthday.
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Former Charlotte Hornets coach Steve Clifford has been on ESPN's SportsCenter this week, analyzing playoff games. John D. Simmons jsimmons@charlotteobserver.com
A 21-year-old North Carolina man suffered severe burns after falling into a hot spring Tuesday in Yellowstone National Park, officials said.
Erik Wasson, Bloomberg News Congressional reporter, discusses congressional efforts to pass a $1.2 trillion government spending bill before a March 23rd deadline. Fiscal conservatives in the House and Senate are upset with the plan, which will increase domestic costs, instead of cutting them. He speaks with Bloomberg’s Amy Morris and Peter Barnes on Bloomberg Radio’s "Politics, Policy, Power and Law."
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SALT LAKE CITY (AP) – A 53-year-old woman has been charged with murder after authorities say she acknowledged shooting her partner earlier this month at the Salt Lake City home they shared.
The Salt Lake County Attorney’s Office charged Sue Mary Hickman Dec. 30 with one count of homicide.
She is accused of fatally shooting 54-year-old Rose Harris on Dec. 18 in the Capitol Hill neighborhood.
It’s not clear if Hickman has an attorney.
Charging documents don’t reveal a motive, but a previous jail report shows that Hickman told police that she snapped and couldn’t take her partner’s drinking.
Hickman is being held on $1 million bail.
Eleven different restaurants will take part in the 11th annual Nijikai festival this week.
Many will come together at Pomaikai Ballrooms for the Japanese Junior Chamber of Commerce event.
Tickets cost $80 and visitors will be treated to a variety of food and drinks.
Participating restaurants include Koko Head Cafe, Pig & the Lady and Pint and Jigger.
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A young Palestinian-American is the driving force behind a nascent #MeToo movement in this patriarchal corner of the world, selling T-shirts, hoodies and denim jackets with the slogan “Not Your Habibti (darling)” as a retort for catcalls.
She also writes down women’s complaints from her perch in a West Bank square.
Yasmeen Mjalli wants to encourage Palestinian society to confront sexual harassment, a largely taboo subject.
The 21-year-old has faced backlash from conservatives and from some activists who say fighting Israel’s occupation is the priority for Palestinians.
Mjalli’s parents, who grew up in a Palestinian farming town, immigrated to the United States and returned to the West Bank five years ago, weren’t pleased, either.
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* acting CEO Andrei Pantioukhov tells conference call that the building of a new plant in the United States does not change the company's dividend outlook for the coming years, says Nokian has a solid financial position
* says in long term, Nokian would also need a new tyre plant in Central Europe: "to improve our business, in a couple of years we should discuss that option as well" Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Helsinki Newsroom)
The New York City health department says one person has died and two others have become severely ill after they contracted a rare infection called leptospirosis, which is transmitted by rats.
The three cases occurred in the last two months in a Bronx neighborhood. City officials say it's the first time a cluster of cases has been identified.
Related: Cluster of Hantavirus Cases Worries Officials
Infections commonly occur through exposure to rat urine. The disease is rarely spread from person to person. It can be treated with antibiotics.
The city says it's reducing the rat population in the area and educating residents about the disease.
The New York Times reported that from 2006 to 2016, 26 cases were reported in the city; the Bronx had the highest number with eight.
PRETORIA, April 10 South Africa's central bank will stick to setting benchmark lending rates rather than intervene in the exchange markets, its deputy governor said on Monday, as the rand continued to slide following credit downgrades to "junk" by two ratings firms last week.
The rand has fallen nearly 12 percent since March 27, when President Jacob Zuma recalled Pravin Gordhan from an investor roadshow to Britain and the United States before firing him as finance minister.
"We would consider becoming involved if the orderly functioning of the foreign exchange markets is under threat, guided by financial stability considerations," Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank (SARB) Daniel Mminele told Reuters in emailed responses to questions.
"This does not mean that we are indifferent to any challenges posed by excessive volatility or movements in the foreign exchange market," Mminele said. (Reporting by Mfuneko Toyana; Editing by James Macharia)
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COMSTOCK TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Police are currently on the scene of a shooting near the intersection of Sprinkle Road and E Michigan Avenue in Comstock Township.
How many people were involved and the status of injuries is unknown at this time.
FOX 17 crews are en route to the scene where they will be working to get more information.
Stay with FOX 17 online and on air for the latest updates on this incident.
Halloween costumes: 2017 ideas, memes, most popular and more
It's October, so everyone's working on their Halloween costumes. Ideas for 2017 include superheroes like Wonder Woman, Spider-Man and 'Guardians of the Galaxy'; trendy memes like the #JealousGirlfriend; tributes to big news stories like April the Giraffe; and characters from the year's biggest TV shows and movies.
The most popular Halloween costumes this year also include classics, like witches, vampires, zombies and Disney princesses ("Beauty and the Beast"), while "Star Wars" and "Game of Thrones" continue to make great individual and group costumes. Political costumes were a big deal last year, and President Donald Trump may still inspire several looks again.
Oh, and clowns are extra scary this year, thanks to the rebooted Pennywise in the "It" movie and all the weird alleged clown sightings last fall.
So if you're wondering "What should I dress up as for Halloween?" here are some fun costume ideas for the upcoming Oct. 31 holiday:
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Who do you think is mostly responsible for the dispute among Weld County commissioners?
All 5 of them.
Sean Conway.
The 4 other commissioners.
No one. It's no big deal. It's business as usual.
LONDON The British government said on Thursday it will sell the Green Investment Bank (GIB) to Macquarie Bank [MBL.UL] in a deal worth 2.3 billion pounds ($3 billion).
"(The) deal will meet government requirements for a sale, providing value for the taxpayer while ensuring GIB continues its green mission in the private sector," the government said in a statement.
The deal includes a 1.7 billion pound transaction price and 600 million pounds of estimated future funding for existing GIB projects, it added.
(Reporting by Oleg Vukmanovic, editing by Nina Chestney)
David Kelly, J.P. Morgan Funds chief global strategist, and James Norman, QS Investors portfolio manager, discuss what the markets are expecting from this week’s Federal Reserve meeting and the first policy press conference from Chair Jerome Powell.
Image copyright Google Image caption The crash happened near the Royal Oak pub in Hilltop, Beaulieu
A cyclist killed in a crash with a car in the New Forest has been identified following a police appeal.
The man, believed to be in his 60s, was fatally injured on the stretch of road near the Royal Oak pub in Hilltop, Beaulieu, at 18:45 BST on Saturday.
Hampshire Constabulary had released a description, including details of a dagger tattoo on the man's arm, in a bid to identify him.
The force said specialist officers were speaking to his family.
"We were contacted by a member of the public as a result of the media appeal," a force spokesperson added.
Police said they would release the man's name in due course.
A pair of passers-by rescued two people whose car crashed and became submerged in a stream along Route 139 in Knox on Monday, WCSH-TV reports.
The driver of a sport utility vehicle lost control of the vehicle on the slippery road. The vehicle rolled over into the water, trapping two people inside.
Dwayne Keller and Susan Pelletier stopped to help and were able to get the two people and their two service dogs out of the vehicle. They were taken to a hospital for evaluation.
See the full WCSH-TV report here.
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Keyboard Cat, famous on the internet for playing the electronic keyboard, has died at the age of 9. His real name was Bento.
Bento probably isn't the keyboard cat you're thinking of. The one in the 2007 viral video is named Fatso, who died in 1987
Fatso inspired the iconic Play Him Off, Keyboard Cat meme.
Fatso's owner, Charlie Schmidt, adopted Bento in 2010 from a shelter.
"[Bento] is my best friend. This cat makes me make art. He's always motivating me to take pictures of him, draw him. He's just motivating artistically," Schmidt said in an ad the pair did for animal shelters.
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — Officials in northern Virginia are urging pet owners to be careful after a small dog was attacked and killed by two coyotes.
The 5-year-old Jack Russell terrier was attacked May 5 in a forested area of the Parklawn community in Alexandria.
The Fairfield County Police Department’s Animal Services Division has been monitoring coyote activity since then. Personnel are coordinating those efforts with the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries to determine if additional actions need to be taken.
Police said dogs are vulnerable to coyote confrontations, especially when unattended.
Police urged residents to take steps to keep their pets safe, including: keeping dogs on short leashes when walking outside; not leaving pets unattended, even in a fenced yard; and not feeding pets outside or storing pet food outside.
Details are limited, but Chick-fil-A, Old Hickory Mall, is scheduled to begin offering drive through service in May.
Josh Maxwell is the owner/operator at Chick-fil-A in the Old Hickory Mall.
Store hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
Chick-fil-A offers curbside pickup at the mall.
Catering is also available; for more information, call the store at (731) 668-1586, or visit: www.facebook.com/c efaoldhickorymall
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Within 15 minutes on Wednesday evening, three people were injured in separate shootings across the city, Chicago police said.
Most recently, a 26-year-old woman was grazed in the foot around 9:20 p.m. in the Homan Square neighborhood on the West Side, according to police.
She was on the sidewalk in the 3300 block of West Harrison Street when someone fired at her.
About five minutes earlier, a 25-year-old woman was shot in the leg while she was walking down the street in the 10700 block of South Champlain Avenue in the Roseland neighborhood on the Far South Side.
She was attacked by an unknown shooter who approached her on foot around 9:15 p.m., police said.
Around 9:05 p.m., a 22-year-old man was shot in the lower waist in the 7000 block of South Dante Avenue in the Grand Crossing neighborhood, according to police.
He was taken to an area hospital in critical condition.
No one was in custody in any of the shootings.
Police in Swatara Township are searching for a man they say robbed a hotel early Tuesday morning.
Officers responded at 5:19 a.m. to the Marriott Residence Inn in the 4000 block of Lewis Road for a report of a robbery.
Officers learned a black man wearing a mask entered the establishment, forced the clerk to open the cash register, and took an undisclosed amount of cash. No weapon was displayed during the incident, according to police.
The suspect was last seen fleeing on foot from the location, according to police. Officers searched the area with a K-9 unit, but were unable to locate the man.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Swatara Township Police at 717-564-2550, or submit a tip at SwataraPolice.org.
MILTON, WV (WOWK) - The Milton Police Department are searching for a pursuit suspect that they say may be armed.
According to a release, police attempted to stop a vehicle near Charley's Creek Road on Thursday night.
The vehicle attempted to escape police before the driver lost control of the vehicle, drove into a field, and crashed into a piece of farming equipment.
Police say that the driver, William Harmon, of Milton, escaped on foot and was wanted on a prior felony warrant.
One officer was injured during the chase, but was treated at a nearby hospital and has since been released.
Officials expect Harmon to face felony fleeing with reckless indifference and fleeing resulting in injury charges.
He is believed to be armed after police found two empty holsters inside of the wrecked vehicle.
The ice may have finally broken for free-agent pitcher Clay Buchholz, who has agreed to a minor league contract with the Kansas City Royals, according to a report from USA Today Sports.
Terms of the deal reported are that it is for $1.5 million if Buchholz makes the major league roster. He can opt out of the deal by May 1 if he's not on the big league roster by then. There is also $250,000 in incentives in the contract.
A two-time All-Star with the Boston Red Sox over 10 seasons and integral part of the 2013 World Series championship team, the right-hander missed almost all of 2017 with a torn flexor tendon in his right arm after the Red Sox had traded him to the Philadelphia Phillies before the season started.
He had a 12.27 ERA in just 7 1/3 innings before the injury took him down.
The 33-year-old is 81-62 over 208 games (190 starts) with a career ERA of 4.01. The lanky Texan was drafted in the first round by Boston in 2005.
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Stateside for Tuesday, February 14, 2017
Today on Stateside, we hear the attorney for alleged victims argue for a third-party investigation of MSU's handling of Dr. Larry Nassar. And, we learn why Valentines Day is not just for "gauzy romantic love that exists only on a Hallmark card."
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A trip to Swedish Lapland will not only bring you memories of endless days and midnight sun, but also an insight into the richness one can find when travelling - I suggest alone - on a night train passing through the Swedish forests.
Travelling by train more than 20 hours to reach the city of Kiruna located in Swedish Lapland, 67°51'20N, and then go back to the south of Sweden, is an experience which I would advise everyone to do. The view from the train is simple and random, yet it will not have you bored for the entire journey, as eventually you will meet people with sleeping issues just as you, other solo travellers, or people just commuting between cities. If not, the landscape will leave you speechless and you may like to start a competition with yourself on how many reindeers or moose you spot while the train eats kilometres in the Lapland jungle.
American actress/producer and star of ABC’s hit series “How To Get Away With Murder“, Viola Davis is reported to be working with “Insecure” co-creator Larry Wilmore on a new comedy series for ABC titled “Black Don’t Crack“. According to Deadline, “Insecure” co-executive producer is also writer and executive producer for this new project which is […] The post Viola Davis & Larry Wilmore reportedly working on New ABC Comedy Series ...
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ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkey's main opposition party has started a 400-km (250-mile) march from the capital to an Istanbul prison to protest the imprisonment of one of its lawmakers.
The leader of the pro-secular Republican People's Party, Kemal Kilicdaroglu, said Thursday he is seeking justice. He called the march after parliamentarian Enis Berberoglu was convicted to 25 years in prison for revealing state secrets.
With thousands gathered in protest, Kilicdaroglu said: "Everyone needs to defend the independence of the judiciary and justice in this country."
The guilty verdict for Berberoglu is part of a case that stems from a 2015 story by the Cumhuriyet newspaper suggesting Turkey's intelligence service had smuggled weapons to Islamist rebels in Syria.
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) – A county manager in North Carolina more than doubled her pay in the final six months before she retired, according to records.
Local media reported that records released Thursday show former Buncombe County manager Wanda Greene was paid more than $500,000 in the final six months before she retired July 1.
That included her pay, a retirement payout and a retention bonus she gave herself and 10 other employees. Greene had a base annual salary of $247,000. She was county manager for 20 years.
The records were released in response to an open records request by Asheville-area media.
County attorney Michael Frue would not discuss whether the pay was illegal.
Greene’s attorney, Thomas Amburgey, would not talk about the matter Thursday. The U.S. Attorney’s Office is investigating the pay.
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Well over half of drivers in every age group have texted behind the wheel, run a red light or driven faster than the speed limit in the last 30 days, according to a new study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety.
Young people are the worst offenders. Eighty-eight percent of drivers ages 19 to 24 admitted to texting, speeding or running a red light.
But 10 percent of drivers ages 60 to 74 have texted or sent email on the road, while 37 percent of drivers over 75 said they'd run a red light.
Drivers' behavior sometimes contradicts their instincts. More than three-quarters of drivers say it's unacceptable to text or email while driving, but 31 percent had done so in the last month.
It's said that adults, wherever they are in the world, wish that they'd never grown up, and we all know the desire to fly and hold onto the fun, untroubled days of youth.The story of "Peter Pan" has been told in many forms, first in 1902 in J.M. Barrie's book, then in 1904 in the first version of the play, "The Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up." This was long before special effects and invisible wires.It was first seen in the U.S. in 1905 after a British tour.
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We are excited to present two exclusive videos with King’s X and founding drummer, Jerry Gaskill. King’s X has maintained a strong and loyal following across the globe since the rock trio debuted in the late ’70s. The band includes drummer Jerry Gaskill, along with bassist/vocalist Doug Pinnick and guitarist Ty Tabor. In this video interview, Jerry talks about how the band got started, his personal philosophies about playing drums, and what obstacles he’s had to overcome in recent years. Special thanks to everyone with Dixon Drums and King’s X for helping to make this possible. Enjoy!
Jerry Gaskill Interview
King’s X Performs Pillow Live in Columbus, OH
North Korea says it released an American university student over what it calls humanitarian reasons in its first official comment since he was returned to his home state of Ohio in a coma.
The state-run Korean Central News Agency on Thursday said Otto Warmbier had been sentenced to hard labor but didn't comment on his medical condition.
The 22-year-old Warmbier, a University of Virginia undergraduate, was convicted and sentenced in a one-hour trial in North Korea's Supreme Court in March 2016. He got 15 years in prison with hard labor for subversion after he tearfully confessed that he had tried to steal a propaganda banner.
His father, Fred Warmbier, told Fox News that his son was "terrorized and brutalized" and has been in a coma for more than a year.
506 Music is happy to announce signing OZ aka Ozbeazy.
OZ is a musician with an eclectic mix of sounds and vibes ranging from Trap to Afrobeats; House, to Grime.
Having lived half of his life in Nigeria and the other half in the UK, the two cultural influences shine through in his music.
OZ comes out strong with two new songs; The first one is titled Bandwagon which features the super talented singer song writer Yonda. It was co-produced by 506 super producer Somi Jones and Saz Sosa. The video was directed by Kinz for 506 production. The result is a pulsating track and an exciting video.
He also dishes out Remedy, another winning song produced by Somi Jones.
Watch the videos below:
Bandwagon feat. Yonda
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Remedy
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) - A Bahamian man has been restored to health at a Florida hospital after drifting on the Atlantic Ocean for 16 days.
Samuel Moss Jr. of Nassau, the Bahamas, spoke with reporters Friday at St. Mary's Medical Center in West Palm Beach.
Moss set sail from Bimini to Nassau on Jan. 13 in a new 21-foot angler. The 23-year-old quickly ran out of gas as he tried to sail through rough waves. He drifted alone until another boater spotted him Monday about 10 miles off the coast of West Palm Beach.
Moss said he survived on potato chips, cookies and bottled water for 12 days, until a 40-foot wave hit his boat and wiped out his meager supplies.
Dr. Kevin Buford said Moss' electrolytes were dangerously low when the U.S. Coast Guard flew him ashore.
Gibson allowed two goals on 30 shots in a 3-2 win over visiting Carolina on Monday.
The Hurricanes got to Gibson with a goal just 1:37 into the first period, but he stood tall the rest of the way until Victor Rask made things interesting with less than three minutes remaining in regulation. Nonetheless, Gibson got back in the win column after a three-game skid and is now 9-10-3 with a .921 save percentage-- which is the same as his career average -- and 2.91 GAA on the year.
Each day of the fair, there will be livestock shows, a petting zoo, ag venture barn feature interactive time with animals, livestock display in the covered arena, Ham Bone Express pig race, Banana Derby, poultry exhibits, a rabbit show, horse shows, a dog show, cat show and more.
For more information, visit wilsoncountyfair.net.
Elijah Wood took the stage at 2017 New York Comic Con today!
The 36-year-old actor spoke during the Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency – BBC AMERICA Official Panel on Friday (October 6) in New York City.
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He was joined by his co-stars Samuel Barnett, Jade Eshete, Hannah Marks, Fiona Dourif, Mpho Koaho, and creator/executive producer Max Landis.
During the panel, they debuted the first episode from the upcoming second season of the BBC America and Netflix series.
The show focuses on holistic detective Dirk Gently (Samuel), who investigates cases involving the supernatural.
Watch a sneak peek from the new episode below, and don’t miss season two when it premieres on October 14!
First Look at Episode 1 | Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency
As tensions mount between the U.S. and North Korea, so does the number of unanswered questions.
Would the U.S. launch a pre-emptive strike?
Would North Korea really attack Guam?
What role will China play?
How did we get to this point?
In this show, we’re taking all questions, big and small, on North Korea. Send them to us with this form, or tune in and give us a call.
Congrats are in order for Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson.He just signed the papers to his new home.Watson posted a picture to his Instagram stories with the words "I'm a homeowner!!!"The milestone is likely special for the 22-year-old.Atlanta Falcons running back Warrick Dunn helped give Watson's family a home through Habitat for Humanity 12 years ago.Watson paid it forward following Hurricane Harvey when he helped families who had lost everything in the storm furnish their homes.Now it seems everything is coming full circle for the star QB.Congratulations, Deshaun!
David (played by Jack P. Shepherd) was raped off-screen by Josh (Ryan Clayton) after having his drink spiked during last week's Coronation Street.
Now fans believe that Sarah Platt (Tina O'Brien) and Shona Ramsey (Julia Goulding) could be next.
Viewers instantly took to social media following tonight’s broadcast.
One fan tweeted: “Am I the only one suspecting that Josh has done this before, or he'll feel buoyed enough to at least attempt it again, and that might be his undoing… #Corrie #MaleRape storyline.”
Saturday was a great day for hockey in Viking! The Viking Initiation Gas Kings held their annual tournament on Saturday, Feb. 11, welcoming teams from Irma, Killam, Forestburg, Holden and Daysland.
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A man has been arrested after he used a panga to attack another man in Bedford Centre, in the east of Johannesburg on Wednesday afternoon.
An eyewitness took to Twitter to describe a bloody scene.
Police spokesperson Andre de Jager confirmed the incident and said a 52-year-old man had been arrested after he allegedly used a panga to attack his son-in-law at the Mugg and Bean restaurant in Bedford Centre.
De Jager said police had registered a case of intimidation against the man earlier in the day.
He said the man was facing charges of assault with the intention to cause grievous bodily harm.
The son-in-law is currently being treated in a local hospital.
The management for Bedford Centre declined to comment, saying police were investigating the incident.
The management for the Bedfordview Mugg and Bean were not immediately available for comment.
A guide to the second hole at Shinnecock Hills ahead of the 2018 US Open.
Shinnecock Hills Hole By Hole Guide: Hole 2
Hole 2: Par 3: 252 yards
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The second hole is a brute. 252 yards, uphill into a green well protected by six bunkers, a par here is a very good score.
Lengthened by 26 yards from the 2004 US Open, the prevailing wind helps the players but correct clubbing will be crucial. Too long and a tough chip down the green will be the result. Too short and the small uphill slope at the front of the green will gather players balls.
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After a spat of apparent drownings in the London area there are renewed calls to include swimming lessons in the school curriculum.
The Met Office has issued a yellow status weather warning of ice for Northern Ireland.
The warning was issued shortly before 10am on Monday and is valid from 4.00pm on Monday through to 11:00am on Tuesday.
"Ice is expected to form across Northern Ireland on Monday evening with icy surfaces expected, lasting into Tuesday morning," reads the warning on the Met Office website.
"Some injuries are likely from slips and falls on icy surfaces and icy patches will form on some untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths."
More to follow.
March 31 Forbes Energy Services Ltd:
* Forbes receives confirmation of plan of reorganization company set to emerge in April
* Forbes Energy Services Ltd - debtors, which filed for chapter 11 on January 23, 2017, anticipate that plan will become effective in mid-april 2017
* Forbes Energy Services Ltd - debtors will achieve a net reduction in their debt by approximately $230 million
* Forbes Energy Services - through restructuring process and upon emergence, debtors will achieve a net reduction in their debt by approximately $230 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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The University of Scranton earned two wins at the Leopard Invitational women’s volleyball tournament Friday in La Verne, California.
The Royals (22-1) defeated Whittier, 3-1, and UC-Santa Cruz, 3-0.
Kristin Kirwan had 14 kills and 17 digs for Scranton against Whittier and Regina Schetroma had 31 digs.
Megan Monastra and Kristin Sweeney each had nine kills against UC-Santa Cruz and Kyra Bevenour had 32 assists.
UNITED NATIONS (AP) - The United Nations and the African Union are recommending a 44 percent cut in the number of peacekeeping troops in their joint force in Sudan's vast and troubled Darfur region and a 30 percent reduction in the international police force.
Assistant Secretary-General El-Ghassim Wane presented the proposals to the U.N. Security Council on Wednesday following a review of the 17,000-strong U.N.-AU force.
He said a decade has passed since the council decided to deploy the force, and the review found that over the past three years the conflict that led to the peacekeeping mission "has markedly changed."
Wane said a successful military campaign by the government has reduced the rebellion to "a small presence" of Sudan Liberation Army forces loyal to founder Abdul Wahid Elnur in western Jebel Marra.
The foreign ministers of Association of Southeast Asian Nations member countries condemned the bombings of two Coptic churches in Egypt last April 9 which claimed many innocent lives and wounded many others. Relatives and onlookers gather outside a church after a bomb attack in the Nile Delta town of Tanta, Egypt Manila Bulletin File Photo In a statement issued on Tuesday, the ASEAN foreign ministers extended their deep sympathies and condolences to the government and peoples of Egypt, especially to the families of the victims of the terror attacks.
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Photo taken on Feb. 2, 2018 shows Huishan clay figurines featuring the Chinese lunar New Year of Dog in Wuxi City, east China's Jiangsu Province. (Xinhua/Huan Yueliang)
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A 41-YEAR-OLD maid at a crèche at Kannan Devan Hills tea estate near Munnar was hacked to death on Tuesday in the presence of the children at the centre.
Police identified the victim as Rajaguru, who worked at the crèche in Gundumalai, 40 km from Munnar. The crèche is run by Kannan Deval Hills Plantations Limited for its staff. Rajaguru was the lone worker at the crèche.
Rajaguru was found murdered in the kitchen by a woman who had come to pick her child around 1.30 pm, the police said. They said the children looked terrified when they reached the crèche on getting information.
The motive behind the crime prima facie appears to be theft as two gold chains Rajaguru wore were found missing.
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- The Forest Hills Northern girls soccer team came back from a 1-0 deficit in the second half to beat Lowell 2-1 on Tuesday night.
The Huskies will face Ionia in the District Semifinals on Thursday.
A large collection of bright, young minds invaded the new Bishop Heelan high school today for a competition of knowledge.
15 schools around the Siouxland community competed in a regional high school quiz bowl.
Students answered head-to-head questions against one another for a chance to compete in a televised event in Des Moines in March.
Iowa Quiz Bowl League officials say the quiz bowl is like Jeopardy, but the questions are mainly academic.
"The questions come from all over the place, we might even get some questions about artists and composers and things like that," said Jay Winter, CEO of the Iowa Quiz Bowl League. "They just study and they pick up things and they know a lot and it's a lot of fun to watch them ace those questions."
Teams from Sioux City West and South Sioux City high schools moved on to the state competition in the "open division."
Lawton-Bronson and Boyer Valley were the two schools to advance in the "small schools division."
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MONTREAL - Swiss-based GF Productions says it's out of the running in the ongoing bidding for Just For Laughs.
The company behind the Montreux Comedy Festival says it has signed a confidentiality agreement with the financial institution mandated to deal with the sale of Montreal entertainment company and will let it know they are bowing out.
Just For Laughs has mandated RBC Capital Markets to look into the options surrounding the sale of founder Gilbert Rozon's shares in the comedy festival.
Rozon, 63, announced he would sell all his shares following allegations from at least 10 women he either sexually harassed or sexually assaulted them earlier this year.
In a statement today, GF Productions says it prefers to focus its energy and financial resources on its own festivals and international projects.
Gregoire Furrer, founder and owner of the Swiss group, says he is now convinced that Just For Laughs must remain a Quebec entity and a minority stake was not advantageous to his company.
Jackley: Box Elder officer justified in fatal shooting
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) – South Dakota’s attorney general says a Box Elder police officer was justified in using deadly force in a fatal shooting earlier this month.
Marty Jackley and the Division of Criminal Investigation released results Wednesday of an investigation into the officer-involved shooting of 44-year-old Jason Wayne Traversie of Box Elder.
Traversie was shot May 2 after officers responded to a domestic violence incident at a mobile home.
According to the report, Traversie tried to go back inside the home, grabbed an ax handle and allowed two dogs to charge the officers.
The report says Traversie came at Officer John Cargill with the ax handle and refused Cargill’s commands to drop it. Cargill fired three times, striking Traversie twice and killing him.
Cargill was placed on standard administrative leave after the shooting.
Hanover and Penn are now officially merging fire departments. The long-discussed merger is expected to be complete by the start of/ starting next year there will be new fire dept... Hanover, Penn Twp.
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Play3 Night' game
ROCKY HILL, Conn. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Connecticut Lottery's "Play3 Night" game were:
2-6-5
(two, six, five)
To make eggs correctly, plenty of patience is required.
"Folks often turn the heat up to cook their eggs faster, but that will severely affect the taste," cautioned Susan MacTavish Best, the chef and planning guru behind The Party Whisperer.
NYC chef and restaurateur Donatella Arpaia (Prova Pizzabar) agreed: "The biggest mistake when cooking eggs [involves using] a high heat and overcooking them. The key to perfect scrambled eggs is 'slow and low'."
Using the lowest possible heat setting on your stove-top prevents the eggs from seizing and burning, allowing you to achieve the perfect consistency.
If your scrambled-egg preferences favor a looser texture, Executive Chef Michael Reich of the JW Marriott Chicago advised removing the pan from the hot burner and allowing the residual heat to do its thing.
"To avoid overcooking eggs, you should remove the pan while [the eggs] are slightly softer [than you want them] and still wet. They will then firm up as the eggs continue to cook," Chef Reich told INSIDER.
LONDON, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Prime Minister Theresa May has been clear Britain will be leaving the customs union with the European Union after Brexit, her spokesman said on Friday.
“The prime minister has set out the position of the need to leave the customs union and the single market,” the spokesman said.
The Financial Times newspaper reported on Friday that the government is exploring whether Britain could strike a deal that would keep it in a form of the customs union after leaving the EU.
April 6 Novo Resources Corp:
* Novo Resources announces upsize of previously announced private placement to c$12 million
* Novo Resources Corp - has increased size of previously announced private placement of units of company from c$8 million to C$12 million
* Novo Resources - under increased offering, company may issue up to 18.2 million units Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Regina Chacha, executive director of the City of Hope, poses with new students of the Dr. John Chacha Secondary School and Institute of Leadership.
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Srinagar: Four persons, including two paratroopers, were injured on Saturday when militants hurled a grenade at a CRPF party in Tral town in south Kashmir.
Police sources said militants hurled a grenade at a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) party in Batagund area of Tral in the afternoon.
"Four persons, including two civilians and two CRPF troopers, were injured in the explosion. The injured have been shifted to hospital and the area has been surrounded for searches," sources said.
Barney was granted his release from the Rangers on Monday.
As expected, Barney will now be free to sign elsewhere after being cut loose by the Rangers. The 32-year-old hit an unimpressive .232/.275/.327 across 129 games with the Blue Jays last year, but he still offers solid defense across the infield, which could help him latch on somewhere else.
The victim was run over shortly after 5 a.m. Sunday as he tried to cross Conduit Boulevard in East New York. Police say a black Lexus sedan hit the man and then struck a guardrail.
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Police shut down the outside lane of part of Edmonton’s ring road and asked drivers to slow down Monday afternoon after they were called to respond to a five-vehicle pileup in the city’s southwest.
At about 2 p.m., officers were called to a crash on Anthony Henday Drive near the Cameron Heights exit ramp.
Police said a witness told them a semi-truck hit another vehicle from behind, prompting a pileup involving three more vehicles.
While the outside lane in the area is closed, police said drivers are allowed to use the inside lane.
Police did not say how long traffic would be disrupted in the area. They also did not say if the pileup resulted in any injuries.
CHICAGO (AP) - A nonprofit group says the Obama Presidential Center shouldn't be built in a Chicago park because it won't be a true presidential library.
In a federal lawsuit filed Monday against the city of Chicago, Protect Our Parks Inc. accuses organizers of the planned library at Jackson Park on the city's South Side of pulling an "institutional bait and switch" by changing the true nature of the center from a presidential library to a center that doesn't house historic papers.
The Obama Foundation has said it will host a digital archive of President Barack Obama's records, but that paper documents will be stored elsewhere.
Chicago hasn't specifically addressed the group's argument, but in a statement it characterizes the lawsuit as a threat to a major economic boost for the South Side.
The latest news from what sometimes seems like a war zone is gun-related violence and fighting – and all between rival gangs of people traffickers.
How on earth has the situation come to this? If the French authorities do not get a grip an innocent party is going to be killed.
Matters are bad enough as it is for British drivers and hauliers but the authorities have said that the violence has been escalating and has never been seen at this level before.
This is not a recent problem: it has been going on for years and the reason is that authorities in other European countries have been tacitly allowing these men (for they are all men) to make their way to the Channel.
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Judge nearly declares mistrial in DUI manslaughter case
NAPLES, Fla. A mistrial was nearly declared Wednesday in the case of a 42-year-old man accused of driving drunk and killing a father of four in a crash.
Rene Miles faces a DUI manslaughter charge in the deadly crash along Golden Gate Boulevard that killed Cecil Riner in December 2016.
Prosecutors were ordered not to play Miles’ sobriety test in court, but footage of his actions following the crash, captured by a Florida Highway Patrol trooper on scene, began to roll during trial on Wednesday. Attorney Seth Lavey, who represents Miles, objected to the audio on that footage.
The trial was allowed to continue and an edited version of the footage was shown.
A toxicologist testified that Miles had about eight and a half drinks before the crash. Miles’ attorney argued that while Miles was drunk at the time, he did not cause the crash.
President Trump Says “Filthy” Jay-Z Makes Him “Look Like The Most Clean-Cut Human Being On Earth”
President Trump Says “Filthy” Jay-Z Makes Him “Look Like The Most Clean-Cut Human Being On Earth”
On the campaign trail in Nashville, Tennessee, President Donald Trump didn’t address the racist comment by actress Roseanne Barr, but instead directing his attention to Hip Hop mogul Jay-Z.
People continued to wonder as to whether or not Trump would address Barr’s tweet comparing former Obama advisor Valerie Jarrett and “ape” and criticizing former Sec. Of State Hillary Clinton.
“The only way she filled up the arena was to get Jay-Z,”
President Donald Trump said as the crowd booed, in support of the comments. “And his language was so filthy it made me look like the most clean-cut human being on Earth.”
Last month, the POTUS took credit for the success of Rosanne’s self titled sitcom, but didn’t mention the fact that her show was abruptly cancelled.
BOSTON (WHDH) - The man accused of breaking into a Boston art gallery and trying to steal artwork is expected in court Wednesday.
Surveillance video from the Newbury Street gallery shows a man taking pieces off the wall, including a Picasso and Rembrandt.
It happened Super Bowl Sunday as fans were celebrating the Patriots victory.
Three BU students noticed the thief, chased him down and held him until police arrived.
The gallery owner plans on honoring the students at it’s next opening.
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Firefighters made progress over the weekend in their effort to contain most of the fires in Southern California, but the Thomas Fire continues to grow. Now the fifth-largest in the modern California history, the Thomas Fire began in Ventura County and has since crossed into Santa Barbara County, where it threatens the coast.
Here & Now's Robin Young speaks with Lance Orozco (@KCLUNEWS), news director at KCLU, about the latest.
Raptors (32-24) 94, Bulls (27-29) 105
Jimmy Butler (19/2/12) notched a double-double as the Chicago Bulls condemned the Toronto Raptors to their third straight defeat. Doug McDermott (20/5/1) had a team-high for Chi-Town. Kyle Lowry (22/3/4) shot 8-17 from the field for the Raptors, DeMar DeRozan (18/5/3) struggled.
Cavaliers (38-16) 116, Timberwolves (21-35) 108
LeBron James (25/8/14) and Kyrie Irving (25/1/7) inspired the Cleveland Cavaliers to a win in their first game since the news of Kevin Love's knee injury. Channing Frye (21/10/1) had a big game in the starting five. Andrew Wiggins (41/3/2) had another huge outing against the team that drafted him, but he is still winless against the Cavs.
Kings (24-32) 97, Lakers (19-38) 96
DeMarcus Cousins (40/12/8) dominated all night, also notching two steals and a block at Staples Center. Lou Williams (29/1/5) had a team-high off the bench for the Lakers, but they struggled against the might of Boogie.
Monroeville, PA (WYTV)-The Kennedy Catholic boys are heading to their third-straight state championship after the Golden Eagles topped Bishop Carroll Monday night 77-30.
KC went on a 12-0 run in the first quarter, then a 31-0 run in the third to pace the way for the win.
It is the Golden Eagles 14th-straight state tournament win and was their fourth-straight trip to the Western Final.
Junior Maceo Austin led the way with 24 points while Mattia Acunzo notched 19 and Oscar Tshiebwe had 16.
KC advances to the state championship game Thursday afternoon at 2PM in Hershey at the Giant Center where they will face Lourdes Regional.
BANGKOK: — A couple from Belgium have claimed they were robbed by “police” while staying in Bangkok.
Maxime Kempeneer and Noël Borgs, both 28, from Hove, have told local media how their dream trip to Thailand quickly turned into a nightmare following the robbery which is believed to have taken place last Thursday, 10 August.
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press release: Named after the great Catalan cellist Pau Casals, Barcelona-based Cuarteto Casals is a string quartet dedicated to performing the great masterpieces from the 17th century to present day. As the 2018 quartet-in-residence at the Royal Palace in Madrid, they serve as musical ambassadors and shed light on Spanish talent and culture.
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by Vicki Alger
"Last week I had the pleasure of speaking about the future of school choice at an event hosted in Washington, DC, by the Independent Women’s Forum, featuring The Heritage Foundation’s Lindsey Burke and SAVE President Edward Bartlett. The core issue of this public policy debate is not about money. It’s about competing visions over who has the right and responsibility for the education and upbringing of children. The rationale animating the creation of the US Department of Education is that government knows best." (04/17/17)
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From now until Halloween, cleveland.com is asking you to help us choose the greatest horror movie of all time. We have taken the 32 best scary movies since 1950 and put them in an epic tournament with the winner decided by your votes. (See the full bracket at the bottom of the page)
The first two films in the "Alien" franchise are very different. The sequel is a fantastic action movie. The original, however, is a horror masterpiece. The most impressive aspect is that the movie spends so much time building up to the reveal of this monster that is actually scarier than you ever thought it could be.
"The Conjuring" is a throwback to ghost/haunted house stories, brilliantly done. It's one of the few modern horror films with depth and character development, as well as a payoff that's both fulfilling and haunting. Choose the winner!
May 2 Flotek Industries Inc
* Flotek Industries, Inc. announces agreement to divest drilling technologies segment
* Flotek Industries Inc - Deal for total consideration of $17.0 million
* Flotek Industries - Agreement to divest its drilling technologies segment to National Oilwell Varco, L.P. for a total consideration of $17.0 million
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Vladimir Putin has won six more years as Russia president - and dodged the question when asked if he will run again.
FILE - This Aug. 1, 2017 file photo shows Washington Redskins free safety D.J. Swearinger 36) stretching during practice at the Washington Redskins NFL training camp in Richmond, Va. The Redskins are hoping Swearinger is the answer at their free safety position. The team signed the 25 year old in the offseason and also gained a very vocal leader. Swearinger celebrates each defensive stand the defense makes, even in practice, and says he views it as his job to keep energy levels high.
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When standards wheels and tires won’t handle the off-road abuse you’re throwing at them, some brave souls opt to ditch wheels entirely and instead have their vehicles outfitted with tracks , like this Audi S1 Nissan was the most recent automaker to make use of tracks, revealing special concepts of the Rogue Warrior, Pathfinder and Murano with snow tracks last year. However, this project appears even more absurd.We haven’t been able to find out who created this insane S1 off-roader but video shows it speeding along a beach without a worry in the world and looking like an absolute ball to drive. Unlike the other track-equipped cars we’ve seen, this S1 is also special because of the simple fact that it is a tiny hatchback which, ordinarily, has almost no off-roading ability.As cool as this S1 is, we do hope the owner has ensured it can be re-fitted with wheels and tires with limited effort because the compact Audi is also rather thrilling on the road
England triumphed in a nerve-jangling penalty shootout to progress to the quarter final after Colombia players Mateus Uribe and Carlos Bacca missed penalties.
The players have now received shocking death threats on social media on the 24th anniversary of the death of Andres Escobar, a Colombia star who scored an own goal at USA 1994 before being shot dead after returning home.
Uribe and Bacca have both been targeted on social media after fluffing their lines after Colombia and England could not be separated after 120 minutes of play.
One particularly vicious Twitter attack said: “Die Carlos Bacca. Son of a b***h. No-one wants you, gonorrhoea. To this country you don’t return.”
The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identity of the person pictured.
On March 30, 2018, at the Walmart store located on Miramar Way, in California, the pictured suspect picked up $300 which fell from the victim’s purse. The suspect then left the store with the money.
Anyone with information about the identity of the suspect is asked to contact Deputy Fenwick at (301) 475-4200 extension *8140, or by email at john.fenwick@stmarysmd.com.
Citizens may remain anonymous and contact Crime Solvers at (301) 475-3333, or text a tip to “TIP239” plus their message to “CRIMES” (274637). Through the Crime Solvers Program tipsters are eligible for an award of up to $1,000 for information about a crime in St. Mary’s County that leads to an arrest or indictment.
Following a good Commercial Cattle showing season, the Moorhead Family from Ballinalee had a great day on Sunday, November 26 at the Winter Fair for Commercial Livestock in Carrick-on-Shannon run by the Midland & Western Livestock Improvement Society Ltd.
They won the Limousin Cross Bullock class and took second place in the Heifer any Breed class.
That was then topped off by winning the Charolais Cross female calf 450kg and under class , before going on to take Reserve Junior Charolais Champion with their Charolais cross calf. The Moorhead Family include Derek & Hazel and their children Adam, Daniel, Laura and Bryan.
D.Com, DBA results announced
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Board of Technical Education, Peshawar, on Tuesday declared results of the Diploma in Commerce (D.Com) and Diploma in Business Administration annual examinations 2018.
The results were announced at the award distribution ceremony for the position holders here. Caretaker Minister for Technical Education Mohammad Sanaullah Khan was the chief guest on the occasion.
According to the results, a total of 9,513 students appeared in both the examinations of which 7,264 qualified it with a pass percentage of 76. Muslim College of Commerce and Management maintained its tradition of clinching the top positions in the examination.
A student of this institution Syed Ilyas Shah topped D.Com by securing 1,035 marks, he was followed by Syed Faiq Hussain Shah and Yasir Nawaz Awan of the same institution on second and third positions with 1,023 and 999 positions, respectively.
It was a winning weekend for one lucky Nebraska Lottery player, with a $50,000 winner sold at the Ampride on Avenue B in Scottsbluff.
The Nebraska Lottery says the winning ticket matched 4 of the 5 white balls, as well as the Powerball number.
Saturday’s winning numbers were: 25, 26, 37, 55 and 60 and the Powerball number was 6.
The Scottsbluff ticket was the highest winning ticket sold in Nebraska for Saturday’s drawing. The odds of matching 4 of the 5 numbers with the Powerball are listed as 1 in 913,129.
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The peer support group gives people the opportunity to meet with others who understand some of what they are going through. Run by a facilitator, the sessions offer a chance to ask questions, get information and share experiences in a safe and supportive environment.
Huntsville police say a vehicle struck a woman crossing the road near Drake Avenue and Newson Road on Oct. 6, 2017. (Source: WAFF)
Huntsville police said a pedestrian sustained serious injured after a vehicle struck her Friday night.
Police said a woman in her 50s was struck by a car while she was crossing the road near Drake Avenue and Newson Road. It happened shortly before 11 p.m. Police say she was shopping at the Fuel City on Drake Avenue before being hit.
The woman sustained serious injuries and was transported to Huntsville Hospital by HEMSI.
Officers said the driver stopped and called police.
Police will test the driver for drugs or alcohol to determine if the driver was impaired.
There is no word on any charges yet.
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The swinging harmonies and soulful swagger shape Lake Street Dive’s brand of Motown‑meets‑Muscle‑Shoals soul. Not simply nostalgia, the band’s energetic live performances and timeless sound keep audiences swinging and swaying all night long.
Be there as Lake Street Dive return to Milwaukee, following up to their sold-out Turner Hall Ballroom shows to make their Pabst Theater debut!
The swinging harmonies and soulful swagger shape Lake Street Dive’s brand of Motown‑meets‑Muscle‑Shoals soul. Not simply nostalgia, the band’s energetic live performances and timeless sound keep audiences swinging and swaying all night long.
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DENVER -- Body cam video shows a former Denver police officer taking cash during a search of a vehicle.
Julian Archuleta pleaded guilty to stealing from a crime scene.
The video is from a search that took place in October. It shows the 48-year-old former officer taking money from the seat of a suspect's car after a crash. The police report indicated a little over $100 was recovered from the vehicle.
But a review of the body cam video revealed the discrepancy.
According to an affidavit, when confronted by Internal Affairs, Archuleta handed-in $1,200, saying it must have fallen into his bag.
He has been sentenced to 18 months probation and he immediately resigned from the Denver Police Department following his guilty plea.
Dec 11 (Reuters) -
* ‍FITCH - CHINA GAS SHORTAGE PUTTING TEMPORARY SQUEEZE ON OPERATORS​
* FITCH - FOR CHINA OVERALL EXPECT A MARGIN SQUEEZE FOR CITY GAS OPERATORS DURING HEATING SEASON​
* FITCH - ‍BEIJING GAS IS LIKELY TO BE LEAST AFFECTED
* FITCH - ‍GAS SUPPLY IN CHINA IS STILL SUFFICIENT TO MEET DEMAND ON A FULL-YEAR BASIS​
* FITCH- CHINA GAS SHORTAGES TO EASE AS WINTER DEMAND DROPS OFF
* FITCH -‍ SIGNIFICANT GAS SHORTAGES IN CHINA ARE LIKELY TO CONTINUE UNTIL AROUND MID-MARCH​
* FITCH- INCREASE IN IMPORTS, IMPROVEMENTS IN STORAGE INFRASTRUCTURE TO STEADILY ADDRESS SEASONAL GAS SHORTAGES IN COMING YEARS​ IN CHINA Source text for Eikon:
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Completely updated and revised for the twenty-first century, "Mothers on Trial" remains the bible for all women facing a custody battle, as well as the lawyers, psychologists, and others who support them. This landmark book was the first to break the false stereotype about mothers getting preferential treatment over fathers when it comes to custody. In this new edition, Chesler shows that, with few exceptions, the news has only gotten worse: when both the father and the mother want custody, the father usually gets it. The highly praised "Mothers on Trial" is essential reading for anyone concerned personally or professionally with custody rights and the well-being of our children.
Elder Tevis Alder is returning home after serving an honorable full-time mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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PALOS HEIGHTS, IL (AP) — The Illinois Lottery states that a suburban Chicago barbecue restaurant sold the winning ticket for a $393 million Mega Millions lottery jackpot.
On Saturday, it added that someone bought the ticket at Nick’s Barbecue in Palos Heights. Restaurant owner Nick Andricopulos will receive a $500,000 bonus for selling the ticket. Andricopulos said he learned the news from one of his employees Friday night, wrote Chicago Tribune.
The $393 million jackpot from Friday’s drawing is the largest in Illinois history. It’s fifth largest in Mega Millions history. The estimated cash value is $256 million plus a $500,000 selling bonus for the retailer.
Lottery officials are urging the winner to “immediately sign the back of the ticket and keep it in a safe place” until the winner takes it to one of the state’s five prize centers. Winners have one year from the date of the drawing to claim their winnings.
The jackpot started April 28 and rolled over 30 times.
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(TriceEdneyWire.com) – It is the number one reason that Black-owned businesses fail: Simply put – not enough money and not enough places to get it.
That’s why as America commemorates Black History Month, the US Black Chamber Inc. (USBC), an association of more than 122 Black chambers and 265,000 business owners, is escalating publicity on its partnership with historic, Black-owned Liberty Bank. Both entities are determined to break economic barriers that have historically oppressed Black people.
“Our history is full of trailblazers and pioneers that fought to build our community from the ground up. We owe it to them to sustain our community,” says Ron Busby, USBC president/CEO.
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Here's background information about the 2014 Sochi, Russia, Winter Olympics. The games were held February 7-23, 2014.
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Vector Laboratories introduces the ImmPRESS Duet Double-Staining Polymer Kit for immunohistochemistry.
The new kit delivers all the advantages of polymer stains including low background staining, high signal intensity and the elimination of off-target binding.
The kit enables fast, well-defined localisation and visualisation of two different target antigens on the same tissue section.
ImmPRESS Duet combines highly active horseradish peroxidase (HRP) and alkaline phosphatase (AP) enzyme polymers, conjugated to anti-mouse IgG and anti-rabbit IgG secondary antibodies to produce a ready-to-use HRP/AP formulation.
Vh1’s Daytime Divas are bringing the drama.
The show — which is based on former The View host Star Jones‘ book Satan’s Sisters — follows Vanessa Williams’ character, Maxine, who is the creator and host of a popular daytime TV show, The Lunch Hour, along with fellow co-hosts, Mo, Kibby, Nina, and Heather. But as the exclusive teaser trailer above reveals, while the ladies are friends on screen, that’s far from the truth when the cameras stop rolling.
And the hosts don’t just have each other to contend with: Maddie, a former host, wants to return, while Cecile, a bestselling author, also wants to join cast. And if things couldn’t get even more tenuous, Maxine’s former assistant-turned-magazine-editor-in-chief, Anna, wants to expose the truth about the show and the women on it.
The VH1 drama premieres on June 5.
A memorable season continues for the Minnesota Gophers as Sunday they received a bid to "The Big Dance"--the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament.
Minnesota came into this season looking to improve upon a 8-23 season in 2015-16. Improve on it is just what they did.
By going 24-9 this year, the Gophers were named a five seed in the South Region facing 12th-seeded Middle Tennessee State, with their first tournament berth under Richard Pitino.
The Gophers can't count out this Middle Tennessee team as the same Blue Raiders squad knocked out the 2nd-seeded Michigan State in last year's tourney.
Middle Tennessee earned an automatic bid by defeating Marshall in the Conference USA Championship.
The Gophers and Blue Raiders will tip off in Milwaukee on Thursday, March 16 at 3 p.m. on TNT.
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The Port of Long Beach is one of the biggest ports in the country. It and its neighbor, the Port of Los Angeles, handle 390 billion dollars worth of goods every year.
And business has boomed as the economy has improved. U.S. consumers bought more stuff; ships started getting bigger to meet demand; the Port of Long Beach invested billions.
Seventy percent of the ships that dock at the port come from China. So talk of a trade war has everybody's attention down on the docks.
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If you thought you saw a lot of people wearing red today, it was no accident.
Today is national Wear Red Day, a day focused on cardiovascular disease, the number one killer of women.
Locally, UPMC Hamot sponsored a day long Wear Red Expo at the Erie Bayfront Convention Center.
About 300 women, and some men, learned about the latest research into heart attack and stroke.
And they could get blood pressure and cholesterol screenings and learn about the importance of a healthy diet and exercise.
Experts say lifestyle changes are critical in helping to prevent heart disease and strokes.
Lynn Durst R.N. of UPMC Hamot said,"Physical activity., lowering your cholesterol level, getting salt out of your diet, just going for a walk, will really help to reduce your risk."
This was the 12th annual Wear Red Heart Expo sponsored by UPMC Hamot.
PITTSBURGH (AP) There’s a picture next to Antonio Brown’s locker featuring the Pittsburgh Steelers star wide receiver and quarterback Ben Roethlisberger sharing a laugh. The photo includes a note from Roethlisberger saying “AB, we are unstoppable.”
Turns out, there might be one thing that slows down one of the most prolific duos in the NFL: the increasingly viral dustups provided by Brown’s antics.
The latest came last Sunday, when Brown took his frustrations out on a water cooler after Roethlisberger failed to see Brown running wide open early in a 26-9 victory over Baltimore. Roethlisberger later likened Brown’s outburst to a “temper tantrum,” one that forced Brown’s teammates to spend a considerable portion of the week not talking about Pittsburgh’s 3-1 start but Brown’s occasionally diva-like behavior.
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Amid soaring fuel prices, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan today said petrol and diesel prices in the state would be slashed by Rs 1 per litre from June 1.
A decision in this regard was taken at the state cabinet today.
The reduction would cause a yearly loss of Rs 509 crore to the state exchequer on the tax front, he said.
The petrol price in the state today was Rs 82 per litre, while for diesel it was Rs 75, he said.
“The Centre should reduce the rising fuel prices as it was causing severe hardship to the common man”, Vijayan said, adding that by reducing the petrol and diesel prices in Kerala, the government has set an example for the Centre to follow.
Even as international crude oil prices are coming down, fuel prices in the country were going up, he claimed.
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CHATSWORTH, Ont. -- Provincial police say a man is recovering after an officer found him unresponsive and administered a medication to reverse opioid overdoses.
Police say the officer responded to a report of an unresponsive man in Chatsworth, Ont., early Monday morning.
They say the officer found the man without vital signs and began to perform CPR.
OPP say when the man remained unresponsive the officer administered naloxone and the man began to breathe but remained unconscious.
They say paramedics took the 40-year-old Chatsworth man to hospital and he is expected to make a full recovery.
RCMP say they're concerned for the well-being of a teen who's been missing since Saturday.
Sherri Silken Garson, 17, was last seen at 2:30 p.m. April 21 in Selkirk, Man.
She was reported missing 90 minutes later.
Garson is 5-foot-8 with a medium build, brown eyes and dark brown, shoulder-length hair.
She was last seen wearing a black and white-coloured hoodie, with matching track pants and black shoes.
RCMP ask anyone with information to call the Selkirk RCMP at 204-482-1222.
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Police in Coleraine are appealing for witnesses following the assault of a 50 year old man in a bar in the North Street area of Ballycastle in the early hours of this morning, Tuesday 18 April.
Sergeant Phil Graham said: “The man was attacked with a glass which cut an artery on his head. As a result, he lost a considerable amount of blood. He was taken to hospital where he was treated for injuries which are not thought to be life-threatening at this time.
“We would appeal to anyone who saw anything that could help us with our investigation to contact police on the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference 223 of 18/4/17.
“Alternatively, if you would prefer to provide information without giving your details, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers and speak to them anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
Supporters of a proposed footbridge and public garden in London spanning the River Thames have abandoned the project after support from the city withered away.
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The trust established to build the Garden Bridge, which would have linked Temple with South Bank, shut down Monday after failing to secure guarantees for annual maintenance costs.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan had refused to allocate more public money to the idea, despite the support of predecessor Boris Johnson. Khan's refusal followed an independent report critical of the project.
The report concluded there was too much uncertainty about the final cost. The project was set to cost 60 million pounds ($77.8 million), but the report said it would end up costing more than 200 million pounds.
The trust described it as "sad day" for London.
CELINA – The Greenville boys tennis team lost 4-1 at Celina on Monday.
Greenville’s lone win came at second singles where Craig Manges beat Heath Laux 4-6, 6-3, 6-2.
In the first singles match Greenville’s Noah Haupt lost 6-3, 6-1 to Garrett Weininger. The Green Wave’s Branson Leigeber lost 6-0, 6-0 to Drew Rosengarten in third singles.
In first doubles Greenville’s Austin Grote and Josh Smith lost 6-3, 7-5 to Bryce Langenkamp and Kyle Lochtefeld. In second doubles the Wave’s Aaron Lobenstein and Josh Galloway lost 6-3, 6-1 to Sahaib Saleem and Garrett Farlow.
Greenville fell to 9-2 with Monday’s loss while Celina improved to 7-1.
It’s confusing to see the 5th District’s three major Native American tribes endorsing Steve Madrone, and the county’s big three elected Democrats endorsing Ryan Sundberg.
I would go with the local endorsements. I don’t think the state and federal politicians know our local issues and they almost always endorse incumbents. I probably would, too, knowing the incumbents’ odds of winning, and figuring I would have to work with them for the next four years.
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Reuben Foster, Jonathan Allen and Ross Pierschbacaher talked about the heated play late in Saturday’s 24-7 Alabama win over Washington in the College Football Playoff semifinal win at the Georgia Dome.
Kym Johnson is expecting her first child with husband Robert Herjavec!
The 41-year-old Dancing With the Stars pro announced the happy news by posting a photo of a sonogram with a hand giving a thumbs up in it.
“‘It’s a thumbs up’ 👍🏻🤰💕,” Kym captioned the photo.
Kym and Robert, 55, were partners on season 20 of the hit ABC series and they got married in July 2016.
Over the weekend, Kym was seen showing off her baby bump in a form-fitting dress while heading to a spa in Beverly Hills. Check out pics in the gallery!
Congrats to the happy couple on this exciting news!
Michael Lee fights for possession of the ball during Sunday’s lacrosse action at Paul Laird Field. Lee scored a goal in the 4th quarter of the contest as Durant fought hard before dropping a 6-4 decision to Dallas Bridge.
Durant’s Mason Phillips (33) and Ivan Pino (19) battle Dallas Bridge players for a loose ball on the turf at Paul Laird Field on Sunday afternoon. The hosts rallied from an early deficit but couldn’t come all the way back in falling 6-4 to the Dallas squad. The Durant club will be back in action on Saturday in Frisco, Texas.
ABS has broken ground on its new global headquarters. Anchoring the CityPlace 2 development, the new headquarters will be located near the intersection of I-45 and the Grand Parkway in the Houston area.
“This is an important milestone in our 155-year-young history and reaffirms our commitment to Houston,” said ABS Chairman , President and CEO Christopher J. Wiernicki . “Working with our project partners, we have designed this building to create a collaborative environment that will facilitate communication and promote innovation in direct support of our safety-focused mission.”
The new world headquarters will be a 10-story, 326,800-sq-ft building that will house employees from ABS and its affiliated companies. Completion is scheduled for the end of 2018.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Feb. 15, 2017) — Over the past week, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has targeted immigrants in at least six states, including California, Texas, New York, Illinois, and North Carolina, for detention and deportation.
Though the majority of families targeted were undocumented, at least one Cambodian American green card holder was also swept up in the raids due to a 30-year-old conviction he attained as a minor. The raids have been causing chaos and panic across the country, as communities are terrorized and families are torn apart.
GARDEN CITY, Ala. (WIAT) — A person has died in the Cullman area after an incident in which the SUV they were driving crashed through a gas pump at the town’s only Chevron station, according to Jeremy Kilpatrick, Cullman County Coroner.
According to Cullman Today, the SUV headed southbound along Highway 31 before hitting the gas pump. After that crash, the vehicle came to a rest in the front of Helms Custom Upholstery after tearing down road markers and commercial signage, which caused it to catch fire.
The fire from the vehicle became a blaze in the store, which was put out by Garden City Volunteer Fire Department and Hanceville Fire and Rescue. The driver of the SU was pronounced dead around 9 p.m.
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Manidoons Collective and Luminato Festival present a dramatic performance by playwright Yolanda Bonnell. A powerful exploration of a young Indigenous woman’s journey, in relationship to the addictions that stem from inter-generational trauma. Jun 20-24, Wed-Fri 8 pm, Sat-Sun 6 pm, mat Sat 1 pm. $39 & up.
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WHAT: Our readers voted Joe's Stone Crab as the "Best Miami Beach restaurant" and as having the "Best Crab Dish" in South Florida.
WHY: Joe's Stone Crab has been serving Miami Beach locals and tourists since 1913, and some patrons come so often that they have regular tables. The menu at this family run restaurant ranges from seafood and kale to steak and soups. Owner Stephen Sawitz said it's "kind of a fast-paced, old-school kind of restaurant. Everything's just made in-house, that's just the way it's done."
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The Smoky River Manatees are off to a great start in 2017. Five young swimmers, Luwie and Marnus Kleyn, Simon and Oceane Simon and Kacie Labrecque, and assistant coach, Charlize Bremont attended the Slave Lake Sharks Invitational Meet on June 3. All 5 swimmers achieved personal bests in at least one of the events they entered. Antoine placed 1st in the Boys (11 & 12) breast stroke, 3rd in the 50 m butterfly. Oceane placed 1st in the Girls (7 & 8) breast stroke. Luwie managed to achieve a 2nd in 50 m back crawl and 3rd in 50 m free style. This was his first meet. The swimmers gained 49 club points. Club points are calculated based on the swimmers placement in the event; a first is 9 points, 2nd is 7 points, 3 is 6 points, etc. These points totalled are used to determine the ranking of the club within the Region. Way to Go Manatees!!
It just gets better and better for Manchester City .
The Blues set an English top-flight winning record with a 14th straight win against Man Utd on Sunday.
David Silva and Nicolas Otamendi scored as the Blues defeated United 2-1 at Old Trafford.
Attention for City now turns to facing Swansea on Wednesday night as they look to maintain their incredible unbeaten run in the Premier League.
Pep Guardiola will be speaking to the press later today as he previews the trip to the Liberty Stadium tomorrow night.
Vincent Kompany was substituted at half-time of the derby win on the weekend, and we expect to hear a fitness update on his condition.
In transfer news, Alexis Sanchez is yet again linked with a move to the Etihad while Sergio Aguero is a rumoured transfer target for Real Madrid.
Stick with us as we bring you all the transfer rumours and news LIVE from the Etihad.
Customers at the Mariner Bar in Camelon have collected a magnificent £1.500 for the Western General hospital’s funds this year, and landlady Elizabeth Morrison was only too happy to present the cheque in person.
She quietly celebrated her fifth year of being clear of breast cancer last month, and knows from a very personal viewpoint just how vital the hospital’s work really is.
Since she has been running the bar for 31 years her customers are also glad she has weathered what had been a big storm in her life - thanks to expert hospital staff.
She said: “It is a cause that really deserves support, because of course so many people can be affected - and I’m pleased we’ve again made a significant contribution.
“I’d like to particularly thank regular customer Mr Tom Kerr, who has again been particularly generous.”
Johnson, who is dealing with an undisclosed injury, was waived/injured by the Jaguars on Monday, Ryan O'Halloran of The Florida Times-Union reports.
Johnson will remain in the organization and revert to the Jaguars' injured reserve list if he goes unclaimed off waivers, a distinct possibility given that he wasn't a lock to make the team's 53-man roster even if health had prevailed.
Students of Makerere University have started reporting to their halls of residence following management's announcement that the institution re-opens today and lectures resume immediately.
When this reporter visited the university this morning, the administrative offices, lecture rooms and halls of residence were open but only a handful of students have reported.
Some halls of residence and lecture rooms were just being cleaned.
Speaking to this reporter, the vice chancellor Prof John Dumba Ssentamu said "the university is functioning and lecturers are ready to commence teaching."
He also urged students to clear their tuition as soon as possible to avoid missing exams.
Tulsa County Commissioners give the OK to Iron Gate to lease land near the Tulsa County Jail.
HAVANA (AP) — Cuba has opened up its first wholesale market in an economy dominated by government-run enterprises.
State-run newspaper Granma says the market is part of an ongoing effort to "reorganize" commerce on the communist island. The market will sell beans, beer, sugar, cigars and other basic staples for 20 to 30 percent less than the products are sold throughout the country.
Since 2010, the government has authorized about 500,000 people to operate private businesses, and many of them have long-sought access to a wholesale marketplace. Their wait is not over. The government says the market known as the Mercabal is only open to 35 worker-owned cooperatives in Havana, at least for now.
The state-run economy accounts for 70 to 80 percent of the Cuban economy.
A feisty homeowner in Abbotsford, B.C., made quick work of what could have been a home invasion. Abbotsford Police Const.
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OLIVIA, Minn. — A 16-year-old driver in Minnesota had to climb out the back window of his car after he drove into a sinkhole following heavy rains.
WCCO-TV reports that the Renville County Sheriff’s Office says the sinkhole formed after a culvert under the road washed out. The driver wasn’t injured in the Tuesday accident.
The driver’s grandmother, Candace Leopold, says the teen had gotten his driver’s license last month and only had the car for a few weeks. She says he had been going to work at a farm near Redwood Falls, a city about 115 miles (185 kilometers) west of Minneapolis.
The damage to the car wasn’t immediately clear.
The traditional pilgrimage festival marking the legacy of Saints Cyril and Methodius, Greek missionaries who brought Christianity to the Czech lands, gets underway at Velehrad in South Moravia on Wednesday.
The event, called the People of Goodwill Days, includes a number of cultural events, lectures and is traditionally attended by tens of thousands of believers. It will culminate on Thursday with a national pilgrimage and a celebratory mass.
SINGAPORE, March 19 (Reuters) - The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) imposed penalties of S$5.2 million ($3.95 million) on the Singapore branch of Standard Chartered Bank (SCBC) and S$1.2 million on Standard Chartered Trust (Singapore) Ltd (SCTS) for anti-money laundering breaches and countering financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) requirements.
In a statement on Monday, MAS said the breaches occurred when trust accounts of SCBS’ customers were transferred from Standard Chartered Trust (Guernsey) to SCTS from December 2015 to January 2016.
Standard Chartered said in a statement: “We regret that we fell short of our own standards in adequately mitigating the risks involving some clients who might have attempted to avoid reporting obligations under the Common Reporting Standard by transferring their trusteeships between December 2015 and January 2016.” ($1 = 1.3177 Singapore dollars) (Reporting by Anshuman Daga; Editing by Kim Coghill)
Police have appealed for help to track down a young man who went missing earlier today.
Officers in Peterlee have issued a photo of Declan Freeman as they try to track him down.
They say they are concerned for his welfare.
He was last seen at around 11.30am in the Beverley Way area of the town.
Anyone who has seen him is asked to call Durham Constabulary on 101.
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* Customer deposits increased by 5 percent on year on year basis to 75.6 billion dirhmas as at March 31, 2017
* Q1 net interest income and net income from Islamic finance 652 million dirhams versus 623 million dirhams year ago
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"It's something we've talked about," Tuukka Rask said after making 26 saves in a 3-1 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday that completed sweeps of both a home-and-home set and the four-game season series with the Sabres. "We want to get that first goal more often," Rask said.
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New Orleans police are investigating a reported battery on Canal Street. The incident occurred Saturday night in the 700 block of Canal Street.
Police say that officers responded to a call that two victims were stabbed, inside a business. After further investigation, police learned that a battery took place in the business and not a stabbing.
We will provide more information as soon as it becomes available.
If you have any information that could help police with this case, you are asked to call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111.
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Tia is documenting her life with a brand new baby all over YouTube and IG. Here we get a glimpse at her ner addition’s living space…but we’re still in the dark about her little lady’s name.
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Charlton boss Karl Robinson has made two changes from the side which drew 1-1 at Coventry City – with Nathan Byrne and Jake Forster-Caskey both starting against Gillingham.
Right-back Chris Solly misses out altogether and his place is taken by Byrne.
Forster-Caskey replaces Fredrik Ulvestad, who drops to the bench.
Charlton: Rudd, Byrne, Bauer, Pearce, Dasilva, Konsa, Forster-Caskey, Crofts, Holmes, Botaka, Magennis. Subs: Phillips, Jackson, Watt, Ulvestad, Ahearne-Grant, Aribo, Teixeira.
Gillingham: Holy, Jackson, Ehmer, Oshilaja, Hessenthaler, McDonald, Martin, Quigley, Dack, Cornick, Wright. Subs: Nelson, Herd, Donnelly, Osadebe, Parker, Muldoon, Rehman.
Len Hachborn made a hole-in-one on the 153-yard 11th hole at Falmouth Country Club on Nov. 25. He used a 6-iron for the shot, which was witnessed by Steve Tsujiura, Ben Tsujiura and Joe Gildart.
Steve McCarn recorded a hole-in-one at Nonesuch River Golf Club on Nov. 29, from 125 yards on the 15th hole. The shot was taken with a 9-iron and was witnessed by Roland Cote, Paul Nichols and Paul LaMontange.
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WAUKESHA -- Firefighters on Sunday night, January 1st are battling a blaze at Fracaro's Lanes -- a bowling alley in Waukesha.
Fracaro's is located on Whiterock Avenue near W. Moreland.
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HILLSBOROUGH, N.C. (AP) – An Orange County chapter of the NAACP is asking the school board to enact a ban on the Confederate flag.
The News & Observer of Raleigh reports Northern Orange County NAACP President Patricia Clayton sent a letter to Superintendent Todd Wirt asking for a ban on school grounds, citing other districts that prohibit it on school property, clothing and other materials. The letter didn’t identify those districts.
Clayton said that having to demonstrate that the flag disrupts the learning environment is symptomatic of racial and cultural bias in the district.
School officials couldn’t be reached for comment Tuesday.
In 2015, the Northern Orange NAACP sought a ban on the Confederate flag on student clothing after a rally in Hillsborough drew 600 people in support of the flag.
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Metro Animal Care and Control is at capacity and is reducing its adoption fees.
More than 100 animals are waiting to be adopted for $10. They’ll be spayed or neutered, micro-chipped, and will be up to date on vaccinations.
Even if you aren’t able to provide a forever home, you can still help.
“We need the help of Nashville residents to find homes and temporary homes for the animals here at the shelter,” said Rebecca Morris, spokesperson for Metro Animal Care and Control. “We have several foster programs for our cats, kittens and dogs. When you take an animal on a temporary foster situation, you’re also helping that animal and the animal that’s going to take that kennel during that time away.”
The shelter is open every day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The $10 adoption special runs through Saturday.
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Hackers or foreign governments may have had access to White House Chief of Staff John Kelly's personal phone as far back as December.
That's according to a report from Politico, citing three US government officials.
A spokesman for the White House was not immediately available for comment.
The potential breach highlights the fact that anyone can be susceptible to a hack, an issue made evident by the widespread attacks ranging from the WannaCry software exploit to Americans having their data exposed in the Equifax hack.
The White House told Politico that Kelly had not used the phone since joining the administration, and relied on a government-issued handset for official communications. One of the officials told the political news site that Kelly was using a different personal phone.
The title More on War alludes to the two classics in its field, Carl von Clausewitz’s On War and Sun Tzu’s The Art of War , whose maxims served as polestars. However, neither predecessor was much concerned with the economics of war, nor could they have envisioned aircraft and submarines, much less nuclear warheads. A historian with ties to the Israeli military, Martin Van Creveld sets out to rethink the theory of waging war in the present day, perhaps an unpleasant but necessary task in a world that has withstood the best efforts by Utopians to impose peace. Focused on essentials and elegantly concise, More on War is more philosophical than tactical, its understanding of human nature applicable to the workplace as well as the battlefield.
Feds Spend $587,441 to Make Engineering a ‘Safe Zone’ for LGBTQ Students
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The National Science Foundation is spending over $100,000 to create “safe zone” inclusion training so more members of the LGBTQ community become engineers.
The project, which will not start until January 2018, is a joint study being conducted by the American Society For Engineering Education, Rowan University, and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The focus of the study is to find ways to combat what the researchers call a “chilly” environment for lesbian, gay, and transgender individuals in engineering labs.
Two separate grants totaling $587,441 were awarded Thursday. A grant worth $473,325 was awarded to the American Society For Engineering Education, and $114,116 was given to the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. – READ MORE
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Scores of unhappy demonstrators waved placards and banners outside Airdrie Sheriff Court on Monday as Mark Meechan was fined £800 for posting a video of a trained pug performing Nazi salutes.
Meechan posted the video two years ago and was convicted by Sheriff Derek O'Carroll of committing a hate crime under the Communications Act.
Famous comedians including Ricky Gervais and David Baddiel also issued their support for Meechan after the guilty verdict, as well as controversial activist Tommy Robinson who travelled from England for the sentencing.
The Advertiser asked several protesters outside the court for their reasoning in joining in the demonstration, which passed without incident.
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SURREY, B.C. — British Columbia’s police watchdog is investigating the death of a man taken into custody in Surrey.
RCMP say officers and Emergency Health Services were responding to reports of a man standing in the middle of an intersection yelling and in some type of distress on Monday afternoon.
Mounties say officers tried to speak to the man and, when he was taken into custody, he went into medical distress.
Despite help from paramedics, police say the man died soon after.
The Independent Investigation Office, the organization that probes all police-involved cases of death or serious injury, has taken over the case and is looking to speak with witnesses.
The coroner’s service has also been notified.
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Adolph Rosenblatt, husband, father, artist and educator, inspired his entire family to pursue individual artistic visions. Join us for a diverse and stimulating panel discussion detailing the abundant artistic endeavors of the Rosenblatt family. Wife Suzanne, daughter Sarah, and sons Eli and Joshua will talk about growing up with art as a central part of their lives and how Adolph’s life, philosophy and legacy influences their creative endeavors to this day.
Suzanne is a poet, artist and lover of music and dance. Daughter Sarah is a poet and therapist. Son Eli imported Asian artifacts via his store Art Asia for many years and now manages Scathain, a fabrication and design business. He is also a painter. Son Joshua is the Head Preparator at the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York and also an artist.
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Seth Alan Cauble, 30, of Granite City, died at 10:07 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017, at Gateway Regional Medical Center ER.
Services will be private.
Wojstrom Funeral Home & Crematory is handling arrangements.
Police seize drugs and guns from men who fell asleep in car
NEWBURYPORT, Mass. (AP) — Police in Massachusetts say they found more than four pounds of marijuana, as well as heroin, two guns and more than 200 rounds of ammunition when they arrested two Colorado men sleeping in their car.
Newburyport police arrested Traevon McGairty and Kahiland Phillips just before 5 a.m. Saturday while performing a welfare check. The Newburyport Daily News reports police were called to the scene by a concerned store clerk who thought the men had passed out.
McGairty, of Moffat, Colorado, and Phillips, of Broomfield, Colorado, face multiple drug and weapons charges.
Police say they arrested the men after they saw a handgun in plain view. They face arraignment Monday. It could not immediately be determined if they had attorneys.
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Information from: The Daily News of Newburyport (Mass.), http://www.newburyportnews.com
Motorists are being urged to avoid unnecessary travel and allow extra time for journeys during the current snow and cold weather.
Bedford Borough Council gritters and snow ploughs are undertaking frequent full runs across all of the borough’s priority routes to tackle snow and icy conditions.
Council gritters were out out four times in the three days prior to snow falling and started at 5.00am on Sunday morning. Since the snow fell the Council has been constantly ploughing and gritting the network, and that work will continue into the night.
The Met Office issued a yellow warning for ice overnight with all school transport cancelled for today. (Dec 11)
Rio Hondo College Foundation’s annual “A Taste of Rio” fundraiser is growing this year, with an additional seven restaurants for a total of 20.
The beer and food tasting event will be held at 6 p.m. Friday and is expected to raise more than $100,000.
More than 500 guests are expected to sample cuisine from 20 local restaurants as well as select libations, entertainment and more than 60 opportunity drawing prizes, according to a news release.
In addition to the food, there will be live music by Margarita Luna and La Luna Latin Sound.
A $75 VIP access ticket includes exclusive access to select spirits, wine and craft beer, a souvenir glass and a VIP gift; pre-registration tickets for restaurant, beer and wine tastings are $35; general admission at the door is $50.
For information, go to www.riohondo.edu/a-taste-of- rio/.
A Pennsylvania man arrested last year with a cache of weapons on his way into New York City for an alleged drug rescue operation is in a New Jersey courtroom. The Zionsville resident recently rejected a plea deal that would have required him to spend at least 31 2 years in prison.
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Venture capitalist Tim Draper says bitcoin will be bigger than his early investments Tesla, Hotmail, and Skype combined.
Columbus Police are looking for a prisoner who escaped from Ohio State University's Medical Center early this morning.
The unnamed suspect wanted in Ross County for theft is described as a 25-year-old white man, wearing a white t-shirt and red jumpsuit. No other information has been released.
The story of Nelson the dog — at least his service to Kerr County — appears to have a happy ending. …read more
Read more here:: Kerr animal ambassador retired, adopted by handler
An injured demonstrator receives first aid after being injured by a shotgun blast during clashes with the police, as he was protesting against Nicaragua's President Daniel Ortega, in Managua, Nicaragua, Monday, May 28, 2018. Violence returned to Nicaragua when riot police confronted protesters and students seized a university. Esteban Felix AP Photo
RICHMOND, Va. _ The winning numbers in Wednesday afternoon’s drawing of the Virginia Lottery’s “Pick 4 Day” game were:
5-7-2-1
(five, seven, two, one)
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Two held in robberies targeting Muncie seniors Muncie police on Friday captured two suspects in recent robberies targeting local senior citizens. Check out this story on thestarpress.com: http://tspne.ws/2oIzSh6 Laron L. Dorsey, 26, Marion, and Alyzabeth A. Jones, 20, Jonesboro, early Friday evening were booked into the Delaware County jail.
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With Taisun Phommachanh and Hunter Johnson propped as the examples, competing at the Dabo Swinney Camp isn’t a prerequisite for emerging as Clemson’s isolated quarterback target.
But there’s no denying a correlation to the Tigers’ interest in and ability to land their desired quarterback upon that quarterback spending time on campus with the coaches.
We can still recall the vision of Dabo Swinney coming over and kneeling to watch Deshaun Watson go through footwork drills in the 2011 camp, after which the Tigers offered the rising sophomore phenom and took the influential early root in his recruitment.
Humpback whales making a splash
Whale watchers see humpback whales breach, vocalize and lunge feed during the summer of 2016 in the Salish Sea, waters from the San Juan Islands to Victoria, B.C. Researchers and crews with whale-watching boats report an unprecedented number of sightings of North Pacific humpback whales here.
New Delhi, July 4: The AP NEET MBBS/BDS admissions 2018 final merit list has been released. The same is available on the official website.
The list was released by the Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.
It has been released after the final documentation. Multiple-rounds of seat-allotment were conducted before preparing the list. The merit position has been provided as per NEET rank of the candidates after verification of original certification under competent authority quota.
All the selected candidates will have to undergo medical examination as directed by the head of the institution concerned. Once provisionally selected, candidates who join MBBS/BDS courses for this academic year will not be permitted to cancel the seat or withdraw from the course after the MOP-UP counselling up to September 15, 2018. The list is available on ntruhs.ap.nic.in.
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Washington man recovers fallen son's flag
WHITE SWAN, Wash. (AP) — A Washington state man has recovered a stolen American flag that belonged to his son who was killed in Afghanistan.
Two months after pleading for help on social media, Shawn Marceau tells the Yakima Herald-Republic that he went to his son's gravesite Tuesday and found the flag folded in front of the headstone.
Marceau has said the flag is sentimental to him because his son, Marine Lance Cpl. Joe Jackson, had it over his bed before he went out on his last patrol.
Jackson was 22 when he was killed April 24, 2011 by an improvised bomb while conducting combat operations in Helmand province of Afghanistan. The flag was signed by Marines in Jackson's platoon.
The flag and other items were stolen in April when someone broke into Marceau's truck.
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Information from: Yakima Herald-Republic, http://www.yakimaherald.com
DULUTH, Minn. (AP) _ Authorities say a 14-year-old girl has died after falling from a cliff on the North Shore of Lake Superior.
Lake County sheriff's officials say they girl was visiting Palisade Head near Silver Bay with friends on Sunday when she fell from the top of the cliff. The high point is more than 300 feet above lake level.
The game pitting Fenerbahce against Galatasaray ended in a goalless draw at Sukru Saracoglu Stadium Saturday evening in week 26 of the Turkish Super Lig.
Both Istanbul teams wasted opportunities and had to settle with the same result as in their encounter in the first half of the season.
Galatasaray increased their point total to 54 and are guaranteed to top the league, regardless of the result of the Besiktas - Basaksehir match to be played on Sunday.
Fenerbahce's inability to win at home leaves them still six points behind Galatasaray.
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Migos have a strained relationship with the hosts of Complex’s Everyday Struggle, Joe Budden, DJ Akademiks and Nadeska. Ever since the two groups bumped heads over a misunderstanding during the 2017 BET Awards red carpet, memes, jokes and more beef has continued to fly. Now, it appears Migos are shooting a music video and have hired Everyday Struggle lookalikes to star in it.
The video is for the song “Ice Tray” and features Lil Yachty. Yachty has also had a brief run in with Joe Budden while on Everyday Struggle as a guest. The song appears on the 30-track Quality Control compilation, Control The Streets Vol. 1, which dropped just a few days ago.
It appears Joe Budden doesn’t have much to worry about, however. With a new baby on the way, he’s been keeping a positive attitude. He even dropped a few flame emojis under Quavo’s Instagram post.
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Pierce Co. (WQOW) - On Monday, shortly before 8 a.m., authorities said a propane truck overturned in Pierce County, causing traffic to be blocked both ways.
According to a press release, the Pierce County Sheriff's Department said 61-year-old Daniel Brunkhorst, from Prescott, was driving a propane truck on County Road EE, in Isabelle Township, when his truck crashed into a Ford Ranger, driven by 25-year-old Alex Hoyer, from Colorado Springs, CO. Authorities said that caused Hoyer's truck to slide through the intersection of County Road EE and 170th Avenue and hit the rear axle of the propane truck. They said the propane truck slid sideways and overturned, blocking both lanes of traffic.
Police said propane leaked from the propane truck, but area fire crews were able to quickly control and contain the situation. They said Hoyer received medical treatment on scene, and Brunkhorst was not injured. The crash remains under investigation.
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A Nebraska lawmaker has proposed adding two additional members to a commission that regulates railroads, landline telephones and pipelines.
Sen. Jim Smith of Papillion told a legislative committee Tuesday his bill would ensure rural Nebraskans are better represented by the Public Service Commission. It would result in five conservative-leaning districts and two liberal-leaning ones.
The measure could have implications for the Keystone XL pipeline because the commission must approve the pipeline's route in Nebraska.
The bill also would reduce commissioners' annual salary from $75,000 to a $150 per diem not to exceed $22,500 a year and allow them to work another job. Former Commissioner Anne Boyle says commissioners already work full-time jobs serving the public and earn their salaries.
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LAHORE, Jul 04 (APP):Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz leader Hamza Shehbaz Sharif held meetings with party ticket holders and senior leaders at Model Town secretariat here Wednesday.
Talking to them, he said the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz would defeat its political rivals in the upcoming general election.
He said the PML-N was the single popular party of the country and it would form the next government. He said the Muslim League-Nawaz government during its five years tenure had completed dozens of mega development projects in the country which was an ample proof of its selfless public service.
Hamza said holding fair, free and transparent polls was the only solution to strengthen the country.
Freefall Theatre has announced a new lineup of shows for the 2017-18 season. Here, Eric Davis, co-founding artistic director of Freefall Theatre Company, watches during a rehearsal with a portion of the cast for The Pirates of Penzance, the season-ending summer musical in July 2016.
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Philippe Coutinho has been left out of the Liverpool squad for their Champions League play-off first leg against Hoffenheim.
The Reds star is still nursing a back problem that ruled him out of Saturday's Premier League opener against Watford.
Coutinho's future at Anfield is in the balance, with the Brazilian keen to join Barcelona.
And the midfielder will play no part in Tuesday's game at the Rhein-Neckar-Arena after being omitted from the 22-man travelling party.
Jurgen Klopp's side will be looking to take a lead back from Germany ahead of the return clash on Merseyside next Wednesday.
Liverpool squad: Alexander-Arnold, Moreno, Lovren, Milner, Wijnaldum, Henderson, Can, Mane, Salah, Firmino, Kent, Solanke, Origi, Gomez, Klavan, Flanagan, Robertson, Matip, Grujic, Mignolet, Karius, Ward.
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A new book by Todd Gordon and Jeffery R. Webber examines the increasing presence of Canadian mining companies in Latin America and the environmental and human rights abuses that occur as a result. Todd Gordon is a professor of political science at York University. Todd Gordon speaks with Redeye host James Mainguy.
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HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – Pennsylvania legislative Republican leaders say a Democratic justice’s comments about gerrymandering should require him to remove himself from a case challenging the state’s congressional district map.
In a court filing Friday, they accused Supreme Court Justice David Wecht of bias. They asked that he recuse himself or have the court invalidate his tie-breaking vote in November that put the case on a fast track.
They’re citing statements he made critical of gerrymandering even before his court took the case.
By a 5-to-2 vote on party lines, the justices last month found the Republican-crafted 2011 congressional map violates the state constitution.
The GOP also wants the U.S. Supreme Court to put the Pennsylvania case on hold.
The voters who challenged the map argue the case involves the state constitution, so federal courts should defer to the state court.
March 30 Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc
* Chipotle Mexican Grill - entered into agreements with Steve Ells, CEO, Jack Hartung, CFO,Mark Crumpacker, to modify terms of performance share awards
* Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc - agreements to modify terms of performance share awards made to each of foregoing executive officers in February 2016
* Chipotle - modifications to 2016 performance share award terms include measurement period for establishing stock price achievement increased from 30-60 days
* Chipotle - Modifications to 2016 performance share award terms include reducing maximum payout to 300 pct of target awards; prior maximum was 400 pct of target Source text: (bit.ly/2oDQKlN) Further company coverage:
Walnut Cove Little League sign up dates for the 2018 baseball and softball season will be held Saturday, Feb. 10 from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. at South Stokes High School gym and Saturday, Feb. 17 from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. at Walnut Cove Little League. You may also register online at http://www.leaguelineup.com/welcome.asp?url=walnutcovell
For more information, please visit the website or contact Amy McKenzie at (336) 413-9961.
A lane is closed on an exit slip road of the M1 northbound due to a broken down vehicle.
The incident is on the exit slip road at J24 for Kegworth, near East Midlands Airport, on the northbound carriageway.
An update from Traffic England said: "The event is expected to clear between 14:00 and 14:15 on 2 February 2018."
Normal traffic is set to resume around the same time.
Lane one of two is closed.
Traffic monitoring system Inrix said: "M1 Northbound lane closed on exit slip road, slow traffic due to broken down vehicle."
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South Carolina Education Lottery officials said a Powerball ticket worth $100,000 was sold in Spartanburg for Saturday night’s drawing.
Officials said the ticket was purchased at the Fast Fuel on Cannons Campground Rd.
Saturday night’s winning numbers are: 22 - 57 - 59 - 60 - 66 and Powerball 7
The buyer paid an extra dollar for the PowerPlay option, so the winning ticket worth $50,000 was doubled when a “2” multiplier was selected.
Officials said more than 27,000 players in South Carolina hold tickets for prizes from $4 up to $100,000. Players have 180 days from the date of the drawing to claim their prizes.
A player in Pennsylvania won the $457 million jackpot.
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Kensho stat of the day. The second half of March tends to be bullish for stocks, the two top performing sectors, utilities and energy, each posting one percent gains.
2008 Russo-Georgian War Recap: August 14
Nine years have passed since the Russo-Georgian War of August 2008. Civil.ge uses its archives and other sources to provide a daily recap of the events of the war. We start on August 1, 2008, amid the final stage of pre-war escalation, and will continue up to the occupation of Akhalgori Municipality by the Russian troops on August 16.
August 14:
Well that's embarrassing.
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Groundskeepers in Geelong were forced to repaint the lines of the 18-yard box just moments before the A-League encounter between the Melbourne Victory and Newcastle Jets.
Photos of the pitch were doing the rounds on social media in the lead-up to the game, showing the 18-yard box painted much narrower than the strict FIFA regulations allow.
Ground staff had just enough time to realise their mistake and repaint the lines with the correct dimensions as both teams warmed up.
Let's try that again shall we??
Ground staff at Geelong re-painting the penalty area after getting the geometry wrong first time. #MVCvNEW pic.twitter.com/XWl8KtZLQP — Francis Leach (@SaintFrankly) January 2, 2017
On March 14, I was walking near Lincoln High School about 10 a.m. It was quiet, but I noticed many students assembled on the football field. Knowing what was about to happen, I joined them, standing up the hill near the school building along with more students and some adults. It was the memorial for the slain students and adults at the Parkdale, Florida, high school and elsewhere. Similar memorials were being held around the country.
It started with a very brief welcome from a student leader. That was followed by 17 (or possibly a few more) minutes of silence. Not a cell phone in sight. Absolute quiet. The period of silence was followed by a recording of the song, "Stand By Me." That was it.
When the song ended the students quietly dispersed and went back to class, and the rest of us went on our ways. It was very moving and I will never forget it. It would be wonderful if such memorials were never needed again.
Richard Friedmar, Southwest Portland
Houston Police officers investigate the scene of a shooting on Keel Street at Clark Road, Monday, January 2, 2017. Houston Police officers investigate the scene of a shooting on Keel Street at Clark Road, Monday, January 2, 2017.
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Baku. 2 October. REPORT.AZ/ In accordance with the Naval Forces preparation plan for 2017, the self-evaluation level 1 trainings of the Maritime Interdiction Operations Boarding Party are being conducted.
Report was informed in the press service of the Azerbaijani Ministry of Defence (MoD).
The trainings launched within the framework of OCC program.
A Kenyan county governor was arrested on corruption charges on Wednesday, the national anti-graft agency said, part of a crackdown that has seen dozens of raids and investigations in the past two months.
Sospeter Ojaamong, the governor of western Busia County, made no immediate comment, but told KTN News television on Tuesday he was “clean as cotton, or snow”.
The director of public prosecutions, Noordin Haji, said on Tuesday Ojaamong and nine other officials would be prosecuted over the theft of millions of Kenyan shillings of public funds.
He said the charges against Ojaamong would include abuse of office and conspiracy to steal public funds, and centred on procurement practices linked to a solid waste management system in Busia, which borders Uganda.
Kenyan media have reported on more than a dozen graft scandals involving state agencies and officials since President Uhuru Kenyatta was re-elected last year. He has promised a renewed crackdown on graft.
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A Shallotte man who was reported missing Friday afternoon has been located and he is safe.
According to police, Henry Whitaker Williams, 76, was last seen leaving his house on Yellowood Drive in Shallotte around 1:15 p.m. in a 2015 black Jeep Renegade.
Williams reportedly has dementia and does not have the ability or sense of direction to return home.
He is 5-foot-8-inches tall weighing 200 pounds with grey hair and green eyes.
Williams was last seen wearing a red hoodie, camouflage cargo pants, white tennis shoes, and glasses.
A Silver Alert was issued for Williams.
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Three will definitely not be enough company in Suzanne Somers's sprawling California property. The 73-acre compound features eight bedrooms, nine baths, and two half baths, and includes 8,826 square feet of living space. Previously listed for as much as $35 million, the Palm Springs home is now on the market for $14.5 million, reports Variety. There are multiple structures on the plot, including a guest house designed by architect Albert Frey in the 1950s made of rock. In fact, most of the materials for the estate’s villas have come from the land itself. Somers and husband Alan Hamel have owned the property since 1977 and have updated extensively. There is also a 5,000 bottle wine cellar, multiple indoor and outdoor fireplaces, swimming pool, spa, and waterfalls, and an outdoor amphitheater.
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The ex-Spurs midfielder, who used to be married to model Danielle Lloyd, hit out at the perpetrators on social media after a dozen revellers were injured. The cousin of footballer Jamie O'Hara was one of 12 acid attack victims in a packed nightclub. The former Portsmouth and Tottenham Hotspur.... themirror 8:49:00 PM CEST
In this file photo, Mark Schutter, former Larned State Hospital superintendent, stands in one of the rooms of the sexual predators unit in Larned, Kan. In a pair of opinions Friday, Kansas' second-highest court found judges have failed to uphold the due process rights of people involuntarily confined to Larned State Hospital.
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AMES, Iowa — Iowa State has added Colorado State transfer Prentiss Nixon, a 6-foot-2 guard who averaged a team-high 16.2 points per game as a junior last season for the Rams.
Nixon also hit 152 3-pointers in three seasons at Colorado State. He will sit out next season and be eligible to play in 2019-2020, coach Steve Prohm said Tuesday.
The addition of Nixon, even if only for one season, would help bolster the Cyclones in the event that star point guard Lindell Wigginton bolts for the NBA. Wigginton is unlikely to be drafted this spring, but that could change if he builds on an impressive freshman campaign.
Former Virginia guard-forward Marial Shayok will also sit next season at Iowa State under NCAA transfer rules.
BRUSSELS (Sputnik) — NATO considers cyberdefense one of its top priorities as it faced about 500 cyberattacks a month in 2016, which constitutes a 60-percent increase compared to 2015, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said Wednesday.
"Last year, NATO experienced an average of 500 cyberincidents per month, which required our experts to respond, an increase of 60 percent over 2015," Stoltenberg told reporters after a NATO ministerial meeting.
© AFP 2016/ THIERRY CHARLIER Stoltenberg Concerned Over Increasing Number of Cyberattacks on NATO Facilities
The NATO chief stressed that cyberdefense was of crucial importance to the Alliance.
On January 19, Stoltenberg expressed a similar concern in an interview with Die Welt newspaper.
The NATO chief reportedly said that most of the attacks were sponsored by the governments rather than private individuals.
Tue, Feb 14: Two people were sent to hospital after a stolen pickup truck slammed into a cab along Northmount Drive in northwest Calgary.
Saskatoon may be set for a soaking.
Environment Canada issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the Bridge City on Wednesday morning, as a cold front will be pushing eastward towards Manitoba, with a storm potentially set to hit this afternoon.
The national forecaster indicated in an alert the system could create thunderstorms capable of producing strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain.
The storm is expected to weaken as it moves toward the Saskatchewan-Manitoba border, but Environment Canada advises the public that severe thunderstorms may produce tornadoes.
Earlier this week, Moose Jaw got hit with a heavy hail fall after a severe thunderstorm watch on Tuesday evening. Thunderstorms predicted to hit Saskatoon will likely taper off into the evening.
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Capt. Dave invites Ronnie to stay with him with other airline workers after she is evicted from her apartment and kicked out of living at Bernard's.
Two High Prairie school bands and an adult band were centre stage at the Spring Concert on May 24 at Prairie River Junior High School. The Prairie River Senior Band and E.W. Pratt Wind Ensemble performed under the leadership of music teacher Crystal Hopps. Several special pieces were performed, including a duet from Monique Roy and Madison Cooper, who also served as master of ceremonies. The Prairie River Drama Club also presented a short excerpt of a two-act play Break a Leg written and directed by Prairie River teacher Michael Olsen. The High Prairie and District Community Band performed under director Collin Rattray. The community band presents its annual spring concert June 9 at the Park Theatre at 2 p.m.
The jobless rate in Australia came in at a seasonally adjusted 5.5 percent in May, the Australian Bureau of Statistics said on Thursday.
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The band took home their first Grammy honor ahead of fellow nominees August Burns Red, Body Count, Code Orange and Meshuggah. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports Mastodon drummer Brann Dailor said backstage that the award is "huge for us and for heavy metal. It's one of the greatest genres with some of the most talented and skilled musicians playing it"
Dailor also credited Atlanta fans for the band's 18 years of success. "Our first show had hundreds of people," he added, "and they came out to support us from the time we were playing the Parasite House to the Fox Theatre."
Recorded with producer Brendan O'Brien at the Quarry in Kennesaw, GA, "Emperor Of Sand" debuted at No. 7 on the Billboard 200 last spring, marking the group's third US Top 10 following 2014's "Once More 'Round The Sun" (No. 6) and 2011's "The Hunter" (No. 10). Read more and listen to the song - here.
Rabat — French President, Emmanuel Macron, accompanied by his spouse, Brigitte Macron, will pay a friendship and working visit to Morocco on Wednesday and Thursday, at the invitation of HM King Mohammed VI, the Ministry of the Royal Household, Protocol and Chancellery announced.
On this occasion, HM the King will hold official talks with his illustrious guest, the source added in a statement.
The visit mirrors the depth of bilateral relations based on a solid and strong partnership, thanks to the common will to consolidate the multidimensional relations existing between the two countries, the statement concluded.
Several more grocery stores in York Region will soon be able to sell cider and beer.
On Feb. 2, the province announced they will expand beer and cider sales to 87 more grocery stores beginning in April.
"The rollout of beer and cider in grocery stores has increased convenience for consumers and expanded opportunities for grocers, breweries and cideries to grow their businesses and create more jobs,” Finance Minister Charles Sousa said.
The winning grocers were selected through a competitive bidding processes held by the LCBO.
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Ghanaian music group, Gallaxy
Ghanaian music group, Gallaxy is currently on set shooting video for their new highlife song,’My prayer’ featuring Kofi Kinaata of High-grade Family.
It is no doubt that, Gallaxy has over the years built a huge catalogue of quality music videos for themselves as one of Africa’s promising brand and their up coming music video directed by Xbills Ebenezer is expected to push their admirable brand to another level and also grab the heart of music lovers both in Ghana and abroad.
The video is being shot at beautiful locations in and out Accra under the management of LYF Entertainment and Gallaxy music.
When ready, the video will be released digitally on their YouTube channel www.Youtube.com/GallaxyOfficial, other portals and Television stations countrywide.
Follow the link to stream the audio on YouTube and be on the look out for “My prayer” video by Gallaxy.
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CHICAGO (AP) - Kris Bryant and Anthony Rizzo hit back-to-back homers to cap a five-run fourth inning, and the Chicago Cubs continued their recent dominance of the Cincinnati Reds with a 15-5 victory Monday night.
Bryant went 2 for 4 with a walk and has reached safely in 16 of his last 20 plate appearances. Rizzo was 3 for 5 with a season-high five RBIs.
Jon Jay had three hits with an RBI and finished a home run shy of the cycle.
Chicago has 25 wins in its last 32 games against the Reds. The Cubs have swept the last two series at Wrigley Field between the teams (going back to last season), and have won 11 of the past 13 meetings there the last two years.
Scooter Gennett hit a two-run homer, his 20th, in the eighth for the Reds, who have five players with at least 20 home runs to tie a club record.
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U.S. forward Rubio Rubin has signed with the Mexican club Tijuana.
The 21-year-old from Beaverton, Oregon, was with Utrecht in the Netherlands from 2014-17 and split last year between Denmark's Silkeborg and Norway's Stabaek.
He scored twice for the U.S. at the 2015 Under-20 World Cup and made his national team debut in November 2014 against Colombia. He has five international appearances.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 3 Day' game
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday afternoon's drawing of the New Mexico Lottery's "Pick 3 Day" game were:
5-9-1
(five, nine, one)
The Day of the Young Child is set for Saturday, April 28, at Mt. San Jacinto College.
The free event will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the San Jacinto campus. It will include hands-on children’s activities, food, entertainment and resources to encourage healthy lifestyles.
The college is at 1499 N. State St.
A 48-year-old man was arrested about 6 p.m. Friday after pointing a rifle at the Jack in the Box on 2200 South Interstate 35E, according to a police report. The man was charged for a terroristic threat to the restaurant and a 26-year-old woman who was at the scene, the report said.
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FIVE alleged drug peddlers were arrested in separate buy-bust operations in Minglanilla town on Sunday and Monday.
The drug enforcement team of Minglanilla conducted buy-bust operations in barangays Calajoan, Tulay and Pakigne from 9:30 PM on Sunday until past 8 this morning.
Ma. Luisa Bastida, Clifford Unabia, Mirasol Cabalan, John Vincent Capellan and Kenny Roger Sacris were apprehended in the operations.
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The five suspects yielded at least 33 triangular sachets of shabu.
The suspects are now detained in Minglanilla jail pending the filing of charges against them.
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Collinsville teen shares one way she's learned to cope with anxiety
When Collinsville High School graduate Emily Halasey feels anxious, she tries to focus instead on what's around her: five things she can feel, four things she smells or wishes she could smell, three things she hears, and so on.
ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Turkish warplanes hit Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) targets in northern Iraq on Monday and killed 17 of the group’s militants, Turkey’s armed forces said.
The PKK fighters were believed to be preparing an attack on Turkish border posts from the Hakurk region of northern Iraq, the army said in a written statement.
Three caves and one shelter used by the militants were destroyed in the air strikes, it said.
The PKK, which has been waging an insurgency in southeast Turkey since the 1980s, is designated a terrorist group by Turkey, the United States and the European Union. More than 40,000 people have been killed in the conflict.
The Winnebago County Sheriff's Department is asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect in an attempted burglary attempt.
Officials say that the incident occurred on Friday March 16th, around 2 p.m in the area of 1400 Temple Circle in Winnebago County.
Neighbors in the area say that they saw the suspect forcibly enter a residence in the area. The neighbors then confronted the suspect, but he left the area on a bike.
The suspect in the incident is described as a white male in his 50’s, standing about 6 feet tall and weighing around 200 Lbs. The suspect has gray straight hair and a goatee. The suspect was wearing a black leather coat and hat and was wearing high top tennis shoes and blue jeans. The suspect's bike is black and has white lettering on it.
Anyone with information regarding the suspect is urged to call the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Department Detective Bureau at 815-319-6400 or Crime Stoppers 815-963-7867.
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PARIS, March 30 French state-controlled nuclear group Areva said it is confident that its Creusot Forge foundry, whose production is halted following the discovery of forged documents and production irregularities, will restart this summer.
Areva reactor unit Areva NP director Bernard Fontana told reporters on Thursday that Areva will make sure that the foundry's procedures and quality culture are brought to the highest standards. The company also plans to invest in the foundry so that it can again start making the biggest nuclear components, including reactor vessels, he said.
He said it would take an extra year to get the foundry ready to make the biggest nuclear parts and said he was confident that Creusot Forge would make parts for two nuclear reactors that utility EDF plans to build at Hinkley Point in Britain. (Reporting by Geert De Clercq; Editing by Adrian Croft)
D-backs starting pitcher Robbie Ray (1-0, 2.19 ERA)
Ray pitched 6 2/3 shutout innings against the Giants on Tuesday, giving up four hits but walking five. In two starts this season, he's allowed just seven hits in 12 1/3 innings, walking eight and striking out 14.
He is 3-3 with a 2.96 ERA vs. the Dodgers in eight career starts, giving up 31 hits and striking out 52 in 48 2/3 innings. He has limited the Dodgers to a .182 batting average, which is third-best all-time, trailing only J.R. Richard (.172) and Cliff Lee (.177) among pitchers with at least eight starts against them.
The Dodgers are hitting .226 against left-handed pitchers this season, but that represents an improvement over last year's major-league worst .215.
"Auto Club Speedway has just been a challenge for me. Last year, I felt like I didn't know what I needed out of my car. This time around I felt much more confident in what I wanted and knew how to better communicate with my team about it. We started out too snug in the front, but after our first two pit stops of the day the No. 2 Anderson's Maple Syrup Chevrolet Camaro was much better with front turn. With the late race caution, Randall (Burnett, Crew Chief) was able to set the tires up for a short run and that really helped me move around some traffic and get back up in the top 10. It was a big learning weekend for me at a track I still find challenging, but to come out with an eighth place finish is a solid improvement for myself."
Rutter's has opened its first store outside of Pennsylvania.
Earlier today, May 30, the York County chain opened its 70th store in Inwood, West Virginia, which is about 35 minutes from the Pa. border on Route 81, according to the York Daily Record.
It is apparently the first of what is expected to be more out-of-state Rutter's stores in the works, YDR reported.
"We are excited to introduce our brand into new markets and new states this year," Derek Gaskins, Rutter's chief customer officer, told YDR.
The 9,000 square-foot store has 14 fueling stations, seven diesel bays and sells beer with wine sales coming in the future.
Another Pennsylvania-based chain, Sheetz, operates several stores in West Virginia.
Pinot with that hot dog? Pa. convenience store chain introduces wine tastings
It is of interest to note that while some dolphins are reported to have learned English -- up to fifty words used in correct context -- no human being has been reported to have learned dolphinese.
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At last night’s William-Vintage and Farfetch party in Los Angeles, Amal Clooney made another post-baby appearance in a slinky, gold Versace dress that recalled the house’s recent Spring 2018 show , when the ’90s supers linked arms with Donatella Versace .
Clooney has worn Studio 54 era dresses before, such as the Vionnet version she donned for a party in London two summers ago and the custom, floor-skimming frock she wore to her husband George Clooney’s Tomorrowland premiere in Tokyo. However, last night’s dress married the louche aspects of the Vionnet with the sophisticated glamour of the Margiela in one easy piece. A coordinated clutch and strappy sandals brought extra shine.
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The Japanese have a word, perhaps unsurprisingly, for morbid workaholism:
‘Karoshi.’
The New York Times, in a Friday story detailing the death-by-overwork of a 31-year-old Tokyo journalist, noted that the phenomenon had first been identified in the 1980s.
The journalist’s death, of congestive heart failure, came four years ago, and its cause was tied to her working life by a government probe that concluded the following year. It was finally revealed this week by her employer, a state-run broadcaster, the Times reported, to coincide with planned workplace reforms.
Earlier this year, Japan’s government teamed with a business group to launch an effort, the Times noted, encouraging companies to allow workers to leave the office at 3 p.m. on the final Friday of each month. Just a fraction of companies, according to the Times report, are participating.
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"A Waffle House waitress in Georgia says she was fired for shooting her gun at three fleeing robbers. Heather (Shorty) Burkinshaw-Stanley said she was only trying to defend herself and her co-workers, The Newnan Times-Herald reported Sunday. 'I was in fear for my life, my co-workers' lives, and I did what I thought was right,' she told the paper. Three men ate at Burkinshaw-Stanley's Waffle House early Thursday. Instead of paying for their meal, the men gave the cashier a note threatening to shoot everyone if their demand for money from the register wasn't met, the paper reported." (01/01/17)
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* SEC has condemned Neeranuch Na-Ranong, former vice chairman and executive director of Triton Holding PCL
* "the company has been informed of this and Neeranuch Na-Ranong has been removed from the board"
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Mike Comrie Investigated for Rape
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Former NHL star Mike Comrie -- once married to Hilary Duff -- is under investigation by the LAPD for allegedly raping a woman at his L.A. home, but he claims it was consensual ... TMZ has learned.
Law enforcement sources tell us the woman claims she met up with Comrie at a bar Saturday night and went back to his West L.A. condo. She claims he raped her multiple times.
The woman says she almost immediately went to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center nearby, and a rape kit was administered.
Sources connected with Comrie say he's known the woman for a long time and acknowledges he had sex with her, but insists she gave full consent. The sources also say the encounter was a 3-way and the other woman has not filed any complaint.
We're told so far Comrie has not spoken to cops.
Somerset Regional Council has approved a change of use application for a tavern and restaurant in popular Somerset Dam village.
Somerset Mayor Graeme Lehmann said: "Somerset Dam is one of our big tourist drawcards and the third-most visited Seqwater recreation site.
"It was inevitable that someone was going to invest in a tavern for Somerset Dam with its obvious attractions and we noted the applicant's point that the village is about 25km from existing licensed premises at Kilcoy, Esk and Toogoolawah."
I had hoped that my final newspaper column would be a little more poetic than this.
I hadn't thought about specifics - I always assumed there would be time for that - but I had a vague plan to produce the sort of valedictory speech, full of wit and pathos, that leaves people balancing between laughter and tears.
Of course, there is never time, and vague plans are not any sort of plan at all. Besides, these moments have a way of arriving all in a rush, and you only think of what to say once they're past.
I suppose the first thing I should say is that this isn't my final opinion piece. But it is my last one in the print incarnation of The Times, a newspaper that you can page through and linger over and spill your coffee on.
In a few weeks my colleagues and I will be plugged into the matrix, and our words, instead of being painted onto thinly-sliced wood, will become zeroes and noughts, floating about in a cosmos of content that is infinitely huge and full and yet somehow still feels empty.
Bid farewell to some of your Netflix favorites.
Netflix just announced its slate of May 2018 arrivals and exits and we're willing to bet some of your streaming staples didn't make the cut this month. If you were planning on revisiting Disney's early 2000s franchises like The Cheetah Girls, High School Musical and Camp Rock, speed up your binge-watching because they're all heading out by May 2.
Meanwhile, some of your go-to silver screen hits like GoodFellas, The Hurt Locker and Ocean's Eleven are taking a bow on Netflix come next month.
Sadly, Bridget Jones is also walking out of our lives. All together now: Don't wanna be all by myself...
Fortunately, these departures are making room for an entire new slate of arrivals. Check out that list here and say goodbye below:
Salinas >> A wave of green-tinged medical marijuana use-permit applications has flooded Monterey County with the potential to establish millions of square feet of grow space and millions of pounds of raw product. In all, 76 use-permit applications have been submitted thus far, most of them seeking permission to grow thousands of square feet of marijuana in existing greenhouse sites and other indoor areas in the unincorporated parts of the county, as required by the county's medical marijuana regulations, with the rest asking for the county's OK to operate dispensaries and engage in manufacturing.
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An exhibition exploring the taboo of silence around stillbirth, miscarriage and sudden infant death syndrome is on display at The Art House Sheffield. Remembering Baby is inspired by academic research and highlights the hidden side of infant loss. It features memory boxes, notes from bereaved parents to their children and artwork illustrating their loss. The exhibition uses visual and audio art to explore how both parents and medical staff experience and encounter death “at the very beginning of life”.
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UNDATED – Former Pierre Governor standout athlete Garrett Pochop was recently named named the Simpson College Male Athlete of the Year. Pochop, a 2014 graduate of Pierre Riggs High School played soccer and set the school record for goals scored. He has a long list of accomplishments for the school including multiple All America Awards that included back to back second team All American award this season as well as becoming the schools first ever Academic All American Award winner. Pochop wrapped up his collegiate career as back to back Iowa Conference Most Valuable Player and his 49 goals and 116 points set school career records. Pochop was a star athlete in 3 sports for Pierre. Along with soccer, Pochop was a wide reciever and kicker for the 2014 Pierre Governor State Champion football team and played an integral part on 3 State Tournament basketball teams including the 2013 State Class AA Champions. He is the son of Jeff and Cindy Pochop of Pierre.
There was likely no foul play involved in a house fire that killed one person in Clarence-Rockland, Ont., last week, investigators declared Monday.
Firefighters were called to the single-family home on Caron Street early Friday, and found the body of a male victim inside.
The Clarence-Rockland fire department and Ontario Fire Marshal's office conducted an investigation into the fire and said the cause was accidental.
They were unable to locate any working smoke alarms on the property, according to a news release.
The victim's identity has not been released.
Clarence-Rockland is about 40 kilometres northeast of Ottawa.
After a bumper year of releases in 2016, the world's successful musicians are set to be judged on their output at the Grammy awards next month. Here we take a look at the ceremony, as well as some of the other award shows lined up for 2017 including a new and reformed Brits.
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EMBED >More News Videos Armed men on the run after robbing Sweet Tomatoes near Willowbrook Mall
Police say a 16-year-old is in custody after a group of suspects robbed the Sweet Tomatoes restaurant in northwest Houston over the weekend.Police have not identified the suspect due to his age. Houston police indicated they are looking to arrest additional suspects involved in the robbery.According to HPD, officers were called to reports of shots fired at the restaurant around 2:20 p.m. Sunday. The restaurant is located near Willowbrook Mall.According to customers, two armed men pointed guns at an employee and took money out of a register.No injuries were reported.
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BEIJING, May 31 (Reuters) - Growth in China's services industry picked up in May, an official survey showed on Thursday, as the sector extended a run of strong activity.
The official non-manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rose to 54.9 from 54.8 in April, and remained well above the 50-point mark that separates growth from contraction.
The services sector accounts for over half of China's economy, with rising wages giving Chinese consumers more spending power.
The composite PMI covering both manufacturing and services activity rose to 54.6 in May, from April's 54.1, also above the 50-mark that separates expansion from contraction. (Reporting by Beijing Monitoring Desk Editing by Shri Navaratnam)
President Donald Trump planned to pay a visit to the US congressman who was critically wounded Wednesday at baseball practice outside Washington, a White House official said.
Trump planned to visit Rep. Steve Scalise at Medstar Washington Hospital Center, where the number three House Republican underwent surgery earlier Wednesday for wounds sustained in a shooting at the Republican practice for a charity congressional baseball game that morning.
However, an official said Trump may only meet with Scalise’s family, because the congressman may not be well enough for a visit.
The visit was set to take place after 8 p.m. ET.
Paul David Olsen, 61, left this world January 27, 2018. Originally from Lancaster, he had been living in Burnsville, North Carolina, near his younger daughter and family. Paul was a self-taught mechanic from youth. And that became his life long career, side job and hobby. He enjoyed riding motorcycle in the mountains of North Carolina. He also enjoyed the camping trips on horseback. But, most of all, Paul loved his grandchildren. Paul is survived by his daughters Erika (Jerry) Simonson of Duluth and Charity (Jeff) Hill of Burnsville; three grandchildren: Isabella Simonson, Lilly Hill, and Garrett Hill; sister Sandy Olsen; nephew David Thompson; and niece Raynee Thompson. He joins his parents, Roy and Francis Olsen, in the arms of the Lord. Condolences can be sent to: 52 Hickory Nut Ridge, Burnsville, NC, 28714.
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A Sunday fire took the lives of two people in Hancock County. The Hancock County Sheriff’s Office says firefighters responded to a home at 15043 County Road 26 around 2 a.m.
Firefighters found two bodies in the home after they extinguished the flames. The sheriff’s office has not identified the bodies yet. The State Fire Marshall’s Office is helping with the investigation.
The Hancock County Auditor’s website says Elizabeth Wilkins owns the mobile home.
Photos Residents gather at Fairgrounds for annual Memorial Day Watchfire (photos) By
Memorial Day is a time for remembering the soldiers who gave their lives for this country, and sometimes that solemn purpose can be lost among the jovial parades, cookouts and other forms of celebration. The annual Watchfire, hosted by the VVA Chapter 103 and held at the New York State Fairgrounds, offers a touch of seriousness to the day, as thousands gather to burn old American flags in a giant pyre. The pyre is symbolic of the fires that were lit after a battle, so wayward soldiers could find their way back to the troops.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Supervalu Inc:
* SUPERVALU AND INSTACART TO LAUNCH NEW E-COMMERCE SITES AS PART OF MULTIYEAR AGREEMENT Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
DICKSON, Tenn. (AP) - A Tennessee sheriff's deputy was fatally shot during a traffic stop Wednesday, and police were searching for a suspect believed to be "armed and dangerous," authorities said.
Authorities identified the suspect as Steven Wiggins, a white male with balding brown hair.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation tweeted that it has placed Wiggins on its Top 10 Most Wanted list and is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to his arrest.
This undated image released by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, shows Steven Wiggins, who was identified by the Humphreys County Sheriff's Office as a suspect in the killing of a sheriff's deputy. A Tennessee Highway Patrol spokesman tells news outlets that the suspect was involved in an altercation with the Dickson County deputy early Wednesday, May 30, 2018, after a vehicle was reported stolen. (Tennessee Bureau of Investigation via AP)
The agency also sent an alert about the suspect to cellphones in the area.
April 10 Gruppo Mutuionline SpA:
* Minority shareholders of unit 7Pixel Srl requested activation of sale process for 100 pct of 7Pixel
* The company holds 51 pct stake in 7Pixel
* The company confirms its intention to participate to such process as a potential buyer of the remaining 49 pct of the company Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
On Thursday morning, James Comey, former director of the FBI, testified under oath at a Senate hearing about the president of the Untied States, and your headline the following day involved Consol Energy and a barn? Am I missing something here? In the testimony, we were told that the director of the FBI considered that he should take detailed notes ... (more)
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Real Madrid issued a statement on Wednesday dismissing reports they have agreed a deal with Paris Saint-Germain for Kylian Mbappe.
It was reported by French journalist Baptiste Ripart (h/t Football Espana) that Los Blancos were to pay €272 million (£240 million) to sign the France international this summer in a world-record deal.
However, the European champions released a statement on their official website denying that's the case:
"Given the information published in the last few hours regarding an alleged agreement between Real Madrid C.F. and PSG for the player Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid would like to state that it is completely false.
"Real Madrid has not made any offer to PSG or the player and condemns the spreading of this type of information that has not been proven by the parties concerned."
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Timeline Leading Up To Release Of The Nunes Memo The so-called "Nunes memo" has been released to the public. Joined by Washington Post reporter Philip Bump, we take a look back at how the memo came to be and why it was originally written.
NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Pelicans say they’ve voided around 2,500 playoff tickets that were purchased improperly during a pre-sale event for the second round of the NBA playoffs.
The club says the event was designed exclusively for season-tickets holders, but that codes provided for online purchases were shared with people who were not eligible for the promotion.
The Pelicans say they have not previously had a problem with the improper sharing of promotional codes for ticket sales, but that an “unprecedented demand for playoff tickets resulted in tickets being purchased by non-season ticket or partial season ticket holders.”
The club says it conducted a review of the presale and voided all purchases from unqualified buyers.
The Pelicans say they have sought to notify those whose tickets have been voided, as well as business which sell Pelicans tickets on the secondary market.
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Fire crews battled a 2-alarm house blaze in Norristown Friday evening.The fire started after 5:30 p.m. in the 500 block of George Street.Heavy flames were showing from the second floor of a three-story house when crews arrived.Firefighters were able to get the blaze under control before 7:30 p.m.There were no reports of any injuries.So far, there is no word on what sparked the blaze.------
Syrian opposition activists say rebels have shot down a warplane in the country's northwest where government forces and their allies are advancing under the cover of intense airstrikes.
The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says the warplane was downed on Saturday afternoon near the rebel-held town of Sarqeb, which Syrian troops have been trying to reach under the cover of Russian airstrikes.
The Observatory's chief Rami Abdurrahman says it's possible the warplane could be Russian. He added that the pilot ejected and landed alive on the ground.
The opposition's Aleppo Media Center says it was a Russian-made SU25 but did not say whether it was Russian. There was no immediate word from Moscow.
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Daily 3' game
DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Daily 3" game were:
6-7-5
(six, seven, five)
Maryland has been keeping tabs on local Hyattsville (Md.) DeMatha 2019 four-star shooting guard Justin Moore for quite some time now and that won’t be changing any time soon.
After extending an offer to the local prospect all the way back in September and watching him do everything over the course of the last year from rehabbing a torn ACL to dominating WCAC playoff games and helping the Stags win a league title, the Terps are continuing to keep in touch and make a strong push for the 6-foot-4, 190-pound junior.
Utah Jazz forward Derrick Favors, right, grabs a rebound away from Clippers center DeAndre Jordan during the second half of Game 1 of their first-round playoff series on Saturday night at Staples Center. PLAYA VISTA They have not panicked, nor have they flung themselves into desperation mode.
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the atkinson & marquart rifle co My brother is a disabled Vietnam vet and is looking to know what some of his guns are valued at. the atkinson & marquart rifle co he has is identified by it is inscribed on the top of the barrel just past the end of the scope. It is so finely written it is hard to see. Also the caliber is in the same way, 7 mmm Rem mag. It has a 3x9 Leupold scope with Redfield rings and bases. Any idea what he should try to sell it for?
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It was a wet and foggy night in Jackson but was still a beautiful setting for football.
Lumen Christi came into play at 5-1 while Western entered at 4-2 but the result ended up more lopsided than the records might have indicated entering the game. Western looked up to the task on its opening drive, slashing through the Lumen Christi defense, but the Titans made a statement after that drive.
Take a look at how Lumen Christi looked every bit the championship contender as it rolled over an extremely talented Western side, 33-14 on Friday.
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New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) The World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) Network will stream SummerSlam, a professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event, live in Hindi for the first time on August 21 from the Barclays Centre in Brooklyn, New York.
Shezi Sardar and Obaid Kadwani will call the action live from ringside, according to an official statement.
"As we continue to place an emphasis on international growth, offering a customised version of SummerSlam to our fans in India was a priority," said Michelle Wilson, WWE Chief Revenue and Marketing Officer.
"This is another step in our ongoing strategy to create localized WWE Network content for our fans around the world," he added.
SummerSlam will feature WWE's biggest Superstars including John Cena, Brock Lesnar, Roman Reigns, Jinder Mahal, Naomi, Alexa Bliss, Braun Strowman, A.J. Styles, Randy Orton, Natalya, Bayley, Samoa Joe, The Usos, The New Day and more.
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Rockford Peaches — Team That Inspired 'A League Of Their Own' — Celebrates 75 Years This summer marks the 75th anniversary of the first season of the All American Girls Professional Baseball League — the league that inspired the movie A League of Their Own.
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Ben Simmons is about to step into a brighter limelight than the one basketball has cast upon him.
The Philadelphia 76ers guard and reality television star Kendall Jenner are dating, The New York Post’s Ian Mohr and Mara Siegler reported Tuesday night on “Page Six,” citing multiple sources. The Simmons-Jenner relationship reportedly has been running for “a few weeks,” and sources have spotted them recently on dates at The Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles and Vandal restaurant in New York City.
“Security measures seemed to have been taken to ensure Kendall and Ben enjoyed their night hassle free,” a witness told Mohr and Siegler. “They were smiling the night away with their friends.”
Simmons, who is coming off a fine debut NBA season, previously dated singer Tinashe.
Jenner most recently dated Detroit Pistons forward Blake Griffin.
The Better Business Bureau has released a new investigative study titled "Pop-Ups and Imposters: A BBB Study of the Growing Worldwide Problem of Tech Support Fraud."
The study revealed the different ways people are trying to scam others through cold calls, pop-ups, etc. to gain access to your personal information and money.
The Wichita Falls BBB said it is a problem in the area and are hoping this new study helps decrease the number of victims.
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(CNN) Here's what you might have missed on CNN today:
-- An explosion near the Port Authority Bus Terminal in New York rattled rush hour commuters after suspect Akayed Ullah detonated a pipe bomb strapped to his body in what police called an attempted terrorist attack (watch the moment the bomb went off here ). The 27-year-old Brooklyn native of Bangladeshi descent cited Israeli actions in Gaza as his motive, police say. Follow this developing story here
-- A group of women who have accused President Trump of sexual harassment and assault held a news conference in which they detailed their accounts and asked for a congressional investigation.
-- Celebrity Chef Mario Batali is stepping away from his business and show "The Chew" amid sexual misconduct allegations.
-- One week later, the California wildfires rage on with no end in sight.
On March 16, 2018, Elaine Finkelstein (nee Berman), loving wife of the late Bertram “Buddy” Finkelstein; devoted mother of Judith (James) Merkel, Carol (Bruce) Ronis and David (Alison) Finkelstein; adored grandmother of Jamie (Tom) Bolgiano, Jeffrey (Margot) Merkel, Micky (Audrey) Ronis, Steven Finkelstein, Sarah (Kyle) Earl and Brian Finkelstein; cherished great-grandmother of Camryn Bolgiano, Tyler Bolgiano and Adelay Merkel. Services at SOL LEVINSON & BROS., INC., 8900 Reisterstown Road, at Mount Wilson Lane, on Sunday, March 18, at 1 p.m. Interment at Baltimore Hebrew Cemetery, Berrymans Lane. Please omit flowers. Contributions in her memory may be sent to the Mildred Mindell Cancer Foundation, 7500 Travertine Drive, #104, Baltimore, MD 21209. In mourning at 4510 Coffeetree Court (Villages at Woodholme), Baltimore, MD 21208.
Red Bluff >> Red Bluff High School’s Conner McKenzie took home the gold medal Friday for the long jump at the NSCIF Championships held at West Valley High School in Cottonwood.
Going into the meet, McKenzie was the No. 2 seed and he led for the first five rounds of jumps, said coach Orlyn Culp.
Trinity High School, which had the top seed for the long jump, only beat McKenzie in the final jump.
“On his final attempt and in second place at the time, Conner jumped a personal best 22-5 inches in the rain,” Culp said.
This won the long jump championship and propelled McKenzie to qualify for the California Interscholastic Federation State Track and Field Championships, scheduled to start Friday at Buchanan High School in Clovis.
William Swartz also competed at the championship and earned third place in the discus.
Swartz threw his personal best of 147-9. This allowed Red Bluff to lead the competition for five rounds early on.
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John Steppling, an author and commentator from Norway, says allegations brought against US President Donald Trump on receiving money from foreign states such as Russia are “absurd.”
“This is an anti-Russia propaganda piece and there is no evidence Russia did anything” during the US presidential election in 2016, Steppling told Press TV on Wednesday.
The Democratic Party, the Pentagon and the CIA “are pressuring Trump to get on board with foreign policy” that existed and bolstered under former President Barack Obama, which destabilized other countries in North Africa and the Middle East, he said.—Agencies
Lamb will start at shooting guard for Monday's game against the 76ers.
The Hornets are set to be without Nicolas Batum (Achilles) on Monday, which allows Lamb the chance to pick up the start in his place. Lamb should push for 30-plus minutes with the promotion, making him an intriguing lower cost option for Monday's DFS slate. It's unclear how long Batum will be sidelined, but Lamb should be in line for a temporary uptick in fantasy value.
HARRISBURG – Sen. David Argall of Berks & Schuylkill Counties is proposing legislation which seeks to reform the process of electing the lieutenant governor in Pennsylvania. The legislation, which has already garnered bipartisan support, would amend the state’s Constitution to allow gubernatorial candidates to select their running mate following the primary election, subject to the approval of their state committees. Argall said the current relationship between our governor and lieutenant governor is ineffective. The lawmaker added that the goal of his legislation is to foster better cooperation, communication, and trust between the governor and the lieutenant governor.
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A brush fire is sending smoke through the Quidi Vidi gut area of St. John's.
The St. John's Regional Fire Department are currently on the scene of the fire, on Sugarloaf Path, which connects Logy Bay to Quidi Vidi Village.
The East Coast Trail Association tweeted shortly before 3 p.m., warning hikers to stay away from the trail.
Brush fire at Qidi Vidi gut @VOCMNEWS @CBCNL @NTVNewsNL pic.twitter.com/EqKYgheRSX —@Boojack57
Eight goats have been found dead following a possible attack by dogs on a farm in Michigan's Thumb region.
Owner Mary Price tells the Times Herald of Port Huron for a story Friday that the throats of the goats were ripped.
Price says officials with the state Natural Resources department told her that "they believe it was dogs" that killed the three Nigerian dwarf goats and five Lamancha dairy goats on her Washington Township farm, northeast of Detroit.
She says the goats were in a fenced pasture. They were found dead earlier this week.
Price told the newspaper that she's "put the word out" that she'll shoot any roaming dogs that she sees.
Sanilac County animal control officer Jim Matson said he was awaiting a DNR report on the attack.
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WASHINGTON — The special counsel appointed to investigate Russian influence in the 2016 presidential campaign has met with a Senate committee probing the same matter.
The leaders of the Senate intelligence committee say In a statement issued Wednesday that they "look forward to future engagements" with Robert Mueller.
North Carolina Republican Richard Burr and Virginia Democrat Mark Warner aren't providing any other details regarding the meeting.
It comes a day after lawmakers questioned Justice Department officials about the probe and Mueller's independence.
Those questions were prompted after a friend of President Donald Trump said the White House was considering firing Mueller.
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - North Korea launched a missile that flew over Japan, but did not pose a threat to North America, the Pentagon said on Monday.
"We can confirm that the missile launched by North Korea flew over Japan," Pentagon spokesman Colonel Robert Manning told reporters. He said that the U.S. military was gathering further information.
"North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) determined the missile launch from North Korea did not pose a threat to North America," Manning said.
(Reporting by Idrees Ali; editing by Grant McCool)
Presidential candidates, from left, Antonio Alvarez Desanti of the National Liberation party, Carlos Alvarado Quesada of the Citizen Action party, Rodolfo Hernandez Gomez of the Social Christian Republican party, Rodolfo Piza of the Social Christian Unity party, Juan Diego Castro of the National Integration party, and Fabricio Alvarado of the National Restoration party, stand on the stage before a live, televised debate ahead of the presidential election, in San Jose, Costa Rica, Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018. If no candidate tops 40 percent in the Sunday vote, the first two finishers advance to a runoff scheduled for April 1. Arnulfo Franco AP Photo
– During yesterday’s episode of his CBS Sports Radio series The Taz Show, Taz spoke about the return of the Wargames match at NXT’s Takeover event in November. The episode can be found here. The show airs weekday mornings live from New York City from 8-10 AM.
– Jim Ross’ autobiography Slobberknocker is #6 in the all sports & outdoors biographies section. It’s also #2 for hardcover and #3 for Kindle sales on Amazon in their “Boxing, Wrestling, MMA Biographies” category and #1 for all Wrestler Biographies.
A collision in Orangeburg County claimed the life of one driver.
The crash happened at about 7 p.m. Saturday night near the town of Vance.
Troopers with the South Carolina Highway Patrol say a driver was traveling north on SC 45 when they crossed the center line and struck an oncoming SUV. The driver and a passenger in the SUV were transported to the hospital.
The driver of the car died at the scene of the crash.
The coroner has not yet identified the victim.
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Manchester United saw Alexis Sanchez score his first goal in the Red Devils’ match with Huddersfield.
That came just hours after Manchester City were held to a 1-1 draw by Burnley.
Arsenal welcomed a new hero to the Emirates in the form of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who got on the scoresheet against Everton.
Southampton, Brighton and Bournemouth all secured a vital three points.
And Leicester were also in action, drawing against Swansea.
Below is the running order for tonight’s Match of the Day, with the BBC show starting at 10.30pm.
[India], Jul 4 (ANI): A man was thrashed by people outside the Civil Lines police station here for allegedly eloping with a girl.
According to the police, the Station House Officer (SHO) has been given a show cause notice, while the head constable has been suspended.
A case has been registered in this regard. (ANI)
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2:40 Texas woman convicted of voter fraud says she voted Republican Pause
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3:43 Coroner, state police trooper talk about importance of diversity at Wolf Branch
0:25 Dealey Plaza, changed and unchanged since 1963
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On today's edition of PreMarket Prep, we're discussing the debut of bitcoin futures (finally!), stocks moving from the ASH conference, and a big upgrade to United States Steel Corporation (NYSE: X).
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A gang of West Ham football fans accused of violence during a clash with Pompey fans was arrested by one Portsmouth policeman and his dog.
PC Keith Yates and his Alstatian, Ajax, forced the 28 fans to sit with their hands on their heads until reinforcements arrived at Fratton Park.
Magistrates imposed a blanket ban on the Hammers’ fans from attending all football matches – apart from one who was an amateur footballer – until their next court appearance.
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The Broncos won in Week 17 to keep the Raiders from winning the AFC West, but their own playoff hopes went up in smoke thanks to three losses over the previous three weeks.
The team produced just 23 points in those three losses, which led to questions about whether the Broncos would start Paxton Lynch over Trevor Siemian in the season finale. The Broncos didn’t go that route and General Manager John Elway said on Monday that the team isn’t going into the offseason with definitive plans to address the position.
“I’m excited about the quarterbacks we have … last year it was my biggest concern, this year it’s not,” Elway said. “Never say never [but] right now we’re going forward with the two quarterbacks.”
The Broncos haven’t hired a new head coach yet and the full menu of possible additions to the team hasn’t come to light, so it’s almost certainly too early to rule out anything at any spot.
× Security officer placed on leave following arrest for using stun gun on student
WELLSTON, MO – A school resource officer in the Normandy School District had been placed on administrative leave after being arrested for tasing a 14-year-old student.
Our partners at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch report the officer tased a student who was trying to walk out of school. The student was a half-day student getting ready to go home. The student passed the resource officer in a hallway and was told to go back to class. That’s when the officer pinned the student against a locker and used a taser.
The district sent Fox 2 the following statement:
“The Collaborative is fully cooperating with local law enforcement on the investigation. The security officer in question has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome.”
The officer has not been charged and the case is now in the hands of the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.
TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – The man who was found guilty of causing the death of his friend in a drunk driving crash was sentenced on Monday.
Edward Ferguson was sentenced to 8 1/3 to 25 years in prison. Ferguson was found guilty on six felony charges and four misdemeanors in the death of Christopher Sharpley.
The two were out celebrating Sharpley’s birthday when Ferguson crashed into another car on Route 66 and Route 20 in Nassau. Sharpley was killed. The driver of the other car was seriously injured.
Prosecutors said Ferguson was drunk and driving recklessly, which caused the accident.
WASHINGTON, March 30 The White House on Thursday said it was reviewing the UN global climate accord and expects a decision on whether to remain a party to the deal by the time leaders of the Group of Seven nations meet in late May.
"We are currently reviewing issues relating to the agreement and expect to have a decision by the time of the G7 summit, late-Mayish, if not sooner," White House spokesman Sean Spicer told a media briefing. (Reporting by Roberta Rampton; Writing by Tim Ahmann; Editing by Leslie Adler)
UNION TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WKBN) – A man from New Castle was charged with aggravated assault after police say he fought with a Pennsylvania State Police trooper.
According to a police report, the incident began at a local tavern where police were called to a disturbance involving Mark Reno, 52, of New Castle.
When officers arrived, Reno had left the bar and went home. Police went to his house on Crestwood Drive to question him when they said he became irate and started fighting with a trooper.
Police said a struggle ensued and Reno kicked the trooper several times and attempted to get a friend at the house to retrieve a handgun. The friend did not get the gun.
The trooper sustained minor injuries.
Reno was charged with aggravated assault on a police officer, making terroristic threats, simple assault and resisting arrest. He is being held in the Lawrence County Jail on $50,000 bond.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Shenzhen Centralcon Investment Holding Co Ltd:
* SAYS UNIT WINS LAND AUCTION FOR 432.2 MILLION YUAN ($68.81 million) Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2EbrM8X Further company coverage: ($1 = 6.2810 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
March 29IVS Group SA:
* Said on Tuesday that with reference to the acquisition of the minority stake of 25 pct in CSH S.r.l. a part of the final price, for an amount of 1.03 million euros ($1.11 million), has been paid by using 100,000 the company's shares, valued at 10.3 euros per share
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Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9251 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
Later today, Nebraskan Craig Uden will conclude his term as National Cattlemen Beef Association President. The leadership shift takes place each year at the annual Cattle Industry Convention & NCBA Trade show.
The 2018 convention and trade show is being held in Phoenix, Arizona. Rural Radio Network farm broadcaster Bryce Doeschot spoke with Uden earlier this week.
The Chicago Bears have been extra cautious with Allen Robinson as he recovers from his torn ACL last season, but the new No. 1 wide receiver took a big step on Wednesday.
Robinson made his Bears debut in practice at organized team activities, stepping into action with Mitchell Trubisky and company for the first time.
Robinson suffered the injury 10 months ago during the first game of the season for the Jacksonville Jaguars. He was confident in his recovery all offseason and felt ready to go, and the Bears finally gave him the green light.
He only participated in a limited basis for his first day back, but it’s a great sign that he’ll be all set for training camp and the regular season to follow.
America’s Got Talent has brought many a young child’s talents to the spotlight, but this year the judges and crowd were stunned by the unassuming Angelica Hale who stepped out onto the platform.
From her opening notes, Angelica had the goosebumps out to party and the crowd cheering in awe at the powerful voice that emerged from this sweet 9-year old’s lungs who claimed she wanted to become the next Whitney Houston.
Angelica’s difficult and life-threatening medical past gives her performance an even more special edge when you watch it and the proud tears of her parents in the wings.
Trying listening to her effortless notes without tearing up!
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At 11.24am today emergency services were called to an incident in Golfland Drive, Golflands where a worker has become trapped between a rubbish truck and a tree.
A male has received critical injuries and has been taken to Middlemore Hospital.
A section of Golfland Drive has been closed and cordons will be in place for some time.
Worksafe New Zealand have been advised and will continue investigations into this matter.
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Have you ever wondered about what is responsible for weird weather conditions? Or why some clouds look the way they do?
BOULDER COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) – A pair of Ospreys in Boulder County will soon be parents.
The couple first arrived at the nest at the Boulder County Fairgrounds in March. The first egg came soon after on April 12, and two more followed days later.
In 2009, wildlife biologists moved the nest to its current location just east of the Cattail pond for the birds’ safety. Experts say the local rise in the number of nests might be offspring returning to their previous habitat area.
An infrared light illuminates the nest and is undetectable by the birds.
LINK: Boulder County Osprey Camera
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Two men accused of burgling a Folkestone charity shop are due to appear at court.
Peter Baars, 49, and Valter Pimentel, 38, both of Cheriton Road, were charged in relation to a break-in that happened at the British Heart Foundation in Sandgate Road during the early hours of Thursday, May 3.
A collection box and jewellery were reported stolen from the shop.
The pair were arrested by police and charged with burglary on Saturday (May 26).
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Baars was also charged with possession of suspected class B drugs.
After the two of them appeared at Medway Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday (May 29), Baars was remanded in custody while Pimentel was released on bail.
They are again due to appear at Folkestone Magistrates’ Court on June 27.
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The Northeast Retired Air Force Wing recently donated to the Toys for Tots campaign at the Marine Corps Training Center, MWSS 472, Detachment A, Wyoming. From left, are William Jones, vice commander, NERAF; Willard Rollins, chaplain, NERAF; Raymond Smith, commander, NERAF; Jeffery Homza, site commander, USMC; Shawn Kelly, 1st Sgt., USMC, and Charles Lamoreaux, secretary/editor, NERAF. Also participating were Cpt. John Sladin, historian, NERAF; Master Sgt. Mario Zucca, tax consultant, NERAF, and TSG Edward Meade, treasurer, NERAF.
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Nature Unleashed, a new exhibit at the Indiana State Museum, aims to help Hoosiers understand why tornadoes, earthquakes, hurricanes, tsunamis and volcanic eruptions occur, and show how they can prepare in advance to have the best chance of survival no matter what the planet throws their way. "Really, knowledge is power, the more you know about something, the more you understand what to do when it happens," said Peggy Fisherkeller, curator of geology at the Indianapolis museum.
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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico's governor has signed a law meant to speed and encourage adoptions, partly by allowing unmarried couples to adopt children in the socially conservative U.S. territory.
The law also allows biological mothers to hand over a newborn to hospitals without facing charges of child abandonment.
And the law signed will create a central registry of people seeking to adopt a child. It aims to streamline the process so children can be placed with their adoptive parents within two months.
The measure was submitted by Puerto Rico House of Representatives President Carlos Mendez. He is adopted and has said that his case took 19 years to resolve under old laws.
Most U.S. states require couples to be married if they jointly adopt children.
PanARMENIAN.Net - Prime minister Karen Karapetyan on Friday, October 6 met Samsung Executive Vice President, chief of mobile division Choi Kyung-sik to discuss issues concerning projects that the South Korean company is implemented in the Armenian IT sector.
According to the Samsung official, work is underway to successfully carry out the projects in question as they aim to offer new innovative solutions to the Armenian market.
Karapetyan hailed Samsung's proposals and offered the government's support.
Also, the sides discussed the possibility for Samsung to implement other projects in Armenia too.
Rock Island County Sheriff Gerry Bustos gave an update to Tuesday night's fatal tree accident. He said that on July 3 around 9:40 p.m. a group of spectator were on the lawn on the Rock Island County courthouse watching the fireworks. A branch from an oak tree fell onto the group. Bustos says the tree was about 100 years old. It had a circumference of eight feet and two inches at the base. The branch was 45 feet long and fell 25 feet to the ground. Bustos says he believes the tree to be in good health, but they would be taking a closer look at the investigation continues. He went on to report two people were killed in the accident, Daniel Mendoza, aged 61 of Rock Island and Lawrence Anderson, aged 72 of Moline. Five others were hurt including a pregnant woman who later gave birth at a local hospital and Bustos says mom and baby are doing well. The Rock Island coroner will be conducting autopsies today.
NEW CASTLE, Del. -- More than 100 dogs rescued from overcrowded shelter in Arizona hope to find new homes on the East Coast.
The Wilmington News Journal reports that a plane carrying nearly 160 dogs from an overcrowded shelter in Phoenix, Arizona landed at Delaware's New Castle County Airport on Sunday.
Volunteers from the Brandywine Valley SPCA and St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center helped carry the dogs off the plane before taking them to shelters in New Castle and West Chester, Pennsylvania.
The dogs will get medical checkups before they're put up for adoption.
Michele Boehmer is a Brandywine Valley SPCA volunteer. She says they hope to get the pups into "someone's loving arms" as soon as possible.
The charity GreaterGood.org funded the flight for the dogs.
Welcome to KAMU STUDIO, located in a rural setting just outside Penticton with a beautiful view of the lake. Experience the joy of working with clay. Join Kathleen for a fun filled week of painting, drawing, sculpting, pottery and more! All camps run Monday to Friday Morning/Afternoon or all day . July and August Ages 6-12
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Fabchem China, which makes commercial explosive products, on Wednesday said it has posted three consecutive years of pre-tax losses, a trend that is likely to put it on a watchlist.
Under Singapore Exchange's listing rules, a company is put on a watchlist if it posts three straight years of pre-tax losses, and has an average daily market value of less than S$40 million over the last six months.
Fabchem China said its latest six-month average daily market value stood at S$8.54 million.
It separately announced that its net loss for the audited fiscal 2018 for the 12 months ended March 31, 2018 stood at 19.8 million yuan (S$4.08 million), which is 4.72 million yuan higher than its unaudited figure. This discrepancy arose from a fair-value adjustment to account for interest income from a related party's interest-free loan that went towards buying leasehold properties from the same related party.
Shares of Fabchem China last traded at S$0.165.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - China Golden Classic Group Ltd:
* Qtrly turnover RMB 57.6 million versus RMB 60.3 million
* Board has determined not to declare interim dividend for six months ended
* Qtrly total comprehensive loss attributable to owners of co RMB3.7 million versus comprehensive loss of RMB1 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
A fifth person has died after eating rockmelon contaminated with Listeria. All affected from a farm near Griffith in NSW was pulled from sale last month.
MADISON, Wis. — The first vote on a $3 billion tax incentive package for Taiwan-based Foxconn Technology Group is planned in a Wisconsin state Assembly Committee.
The Assembly's jobs and economy committee planned a vote Monday afternoon on the bill. Approval by the Republican-controlled committee would set up a vote by the full Assembly on Thursday.
The proposal must clear both the state Assembly and Senate in identical form and be signed by Gov. Scott Walker before taking effect. Passage of the bill is needed for the state to fulfil its end of a deal struck with Foxconn for it to build a $10 billion display panel manufacturing plant that could employ up to 13,000 people.
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UFC Hall of Famer Matt Hughes' recovery progress after his accident in June is "nothing short of a miracle," according to his friend Tony Zucca.
Zucca posted a photo of himself and the former UFC welterweight champion on Instagram on Sunday as Hughes continues his recovery after his truck collided with a train near Hillsboro, Illinois, less than two months ago:
Per ESPN, Hughes, 43, was in a coma until last month but suffered no broken bones or internal injuries after colliding with the train.
According to MMA Fighting's Marc Raimondi, he has been at HSHS St. John's Hospital in Springfield, Illinois, since the collision.
The Hillsboro-born Hughes retired from the UFC in 2013, with his final fight in 2011 when he was knocked out by Josh Koscheck at UFC 135.
He bowed out of MMA with a 45-9 professional record and having held the UFC welterweight title for two lengthy stints between 2001 and 2006.
OKMULGEE, Okla. - An autopsy report of Ashley Mead has been released after Mead's dismembered body was discovered on February 15. in a suitcase in a dumpster in Okmulgee.
The report concludes that the cause of death could not be determined.
Medical Examiner documents show that traces of cocaine, Benzoylecgonine, Amphetamine and Methamphetamine were detected in blood tests.
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Over the weekend you likely saw the video of a young Tennessee student named Keaton Jones explaining to his mother the heartbreaking details of the bullying he’s faced at school.
Jones tearfully goes through the list of things other kids have done, from physical bullying like pouring milk on him and throwing bread at him to emotional bullying like name-calling and making fun of his appearance and that he has no friends. He pleads for an answer to why the bullies are so mean and why anyone would enjoy being mean to another person.
Head coach, Simon Hewitt, said: “The popularity of women’s football is growing dramatically, not only in the UAE but globally and we want as many young girls to get involved in the games as possible. We already have female-only sessions in our programme but we want to ensure we are giving as many opportunities as possible to girls in the UAE to get involved.
MECHANICSBURG – Gentle Care Health Center is hosting the Mercy Health mobile mammography unit on Friday, Dec. 15 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Women ages 40 and older are welcome. Appointments are preferred but walk-ins will be accommodated if any appointments are still available.
Most health insurances are accepted and will be billed (by Mercy Health). Uninsured women may qualify for funding as well.
Eminem’s never been one to bite his tongue especially when it comes to political figures and in his latest version of the Kehlani assisted “Nowhere Fast” takes on the NRA, GOP, and gun owners who “love their guns more than our children.”
What kind of response this will receive from far-right gun loving conservatives is anyone’s guess but if they didn’t respond to this when Em and Kehlani debuted it during the iHeartRadio Music Awards last week, maybe they won’t care now.
Check out the cut below and let us know your thoughts on the verse.
Kevin Hart and his wife Eniko stepped out for the first time since welcoming their new son Kenzo!
The couple hit the red carpet at the premiere of Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle on Monday night (December 11) in Los Angeles.
Eniko, who gave birth less than a month ago, looked stunning in a black corset top and chic pants with a high slit.
The duo were also joined on the carpet by Kevin‘s co-star Jack Black.
Their cast mate Dwayne Johnson also attended the event with his longtime girlfriend Lauren Hashian, who is expecting their second child.
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle is set to hit theaters on December 20.
We mentioned last month that our email-serving company was having trouble. While we are working on moving to a different company (not so easy with the huge amount of email we have stored over the past decade-plus), the problem has worsened – not just for us, but for other customers – and our main account has been all but inaccessible when it’s most important, during the day and early evening hours.
Luckily we have a backup Gmail account that works well, so for now, if you’re sending us anything, please send it to (or at least CC it to) westseattleblog@gmail.com.
We hope to have this problem resolved soon. (Side note – this is NOT affecting the WSB website itself, which we moved last year to a different company that’s done an excellent job of keeping it up, running, and responsive, even in times of breaking-news overload.) Our apologies and thanks, as always.
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This weekend Rickey Smiley hosted Jazz in the Gardens again! And from the looks of it, he had an amazing time. One of his favorite artists, the legendary Anita Baker was one of the headliners, and Rickey got the chance to dance with her on stage.
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The Sitka Fine Arts Camp has hosted a Historic Restoration Internship since 2012. College students and recent graduates spend the several weeks renovating a different building on the historic Sheldon Jackson campus. This year, the cohort focused on Fraser Hall, restoring the facade and various architectural details. In the process, they discovered original panel that needed little touch-up – just a fresh coat of paint.
Program Coordinator Larry Jackson was joined by three of the eleven crew members: Noah Ritz, Lauren Jones, and Emma Smith. Jackson says next summer, the program will likely focus on the two remaining sides of Fraser Hall.
Serviceman Robert Burse crying as he gets in his car that was reconditioned for free. Credit: KMOV
A St. Louis area serviceman was presented with a free reconditioned car on Monday.
The car was handed over to Robert Burse at Schaefer Autobody Center in Creve Coeur after it was repaired. The car was previously declared totaled.
Burse says he won’t have to get up early and walk to work, saying he usually gets up around 4:00 a.m.
Burse was selected with help from the U.S.O.
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Ron Christie on Trump: He made a lot of people nervous with 'calm before the storm' comment 1 Hour Ago | 02:50
President Donald Trump's recent comments are making Republican strategist Ron Christie nervous – and he told CNBC he's probably not the only one.
On Thursday, Trump cryptically suggested that a meeting with senior military leaders was "the calm before the storm." When asked what he meant by a "storm," the president replied, "you'll find out."
"It gives our allies and adversaries pause for reflection to say, 'What is the United States about to do?'" said Christie, former special assistant to President George W. Bush.
"You have to be very measured and very calm in your tone and I just hope that my friends in the White House recognize that the president may have made a lot of people very nervous today," he told "Power Lunch."
India’s imports stood at $33.99 billion and exports at $22.54 billion in July. Photo: Pradeep Gaur/Mint
New Delhi: India’s trade deficit narrowed to $11.45 billion in July from a month ago, following a slowdown in merchandise imports, government data showed on Monday.
The trade shortfall was $12.96 billion in June.
Asia’s third-largest economy imported goods worth $33.99 billion last month, up 15.42% from a year ago. The figure was lower than imports of $36.52 billion in June.
Gold imports, however, in July nearly doubled from last year to $2.1 billion. Merchandise exports for July came in at $22.54 billion, up 3.94% year-on-year.
Semi Custom 300 WSM on Long Action I am selling a semi custom 300 WSM built on a trued 700 Rem LA. This allows COAL of about 3.25" and works beautifully. Loading to about 2900 fps with 215 Bergers and 212 gr ELD-x and getting 1/2 moa accuracy if my arthritic hands do their part. Have done as good as .3". Gun has a little over 200 rounds down the tube. A few marks on the barrel. Otherwise excellent.
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JAKARTA, Indonesia — Indonesia has begun a campaign to immunize 8 million children and teenagers against diphtheria after the disease killed 38 people, mostly children, since January.
Children in school uniforms and toddlers clinging to their parents received shots at a high school in Indonesia's capital, Jakarta, on the first day of the campaign Monday.
Diptheria can cause breathing difficulties, heart failure and paralysis. It was more or less eradicated in Indonesia in the 1990s but health officials say it has re-emerged in the past four years because immunization rates have dropped, partly reflecting unfounded fears about vaccines.
ATLANTA (AP) — The Latest on the threat of severe weather across the Southeast (all times local): 7:30 p.m. A tornado has damaged buildings …
Hudson Charles Douglas Turner was born at 7:58 p.m. Sept. 21, 2017, at Alton Memorial Hospital, the son of Allen Turner and Lindsey Chambers of Alton. He weighed 6 pounds, 2 ounces, and was 19 inches long. Grandparents are the late Charles David Bonds, Patricia Ann Bryant, the late Douglas Chambers and Carla Chambers of Hartford.
HOUSTON - The next generation of classical musicians are coming to Houston for The Immanuel and Helen Olshan Texas Music Festival. This year's space theme is "Cosmic Beginnings."
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TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Feb. 15, 2017) - PineBridge Investment Grade Preferred Securities Fund (TSX:PRF.UN) (the "Fund") announced today a cash distribution for the month of March. Unitholders of record at the close of business on February 28, 2017 will receive a cash distribution in the amount of $0.125 per unit, payable on or about March 14, 2017.
Further information about the Fund can be found at www.bmocm.com/investorsolutions under "Closed-End Funds".
The National Service Office for Veterans will be available at the Fowler Building, Chapter 15, lower level, 45 New Haven Avenue, Tuesday, May 8, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., for veterans to inquire about VA benefits.
No appointments are necessary; first come, first served. There will be help with all eligibility questions and assistance with filling out first claim or updating current percent rating. The DD-214 is required.
Contact Mike Coplan at 203 878-1165 with inquiries.
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Britain's finance industry could lose up to 40,000 investment banking jobs in the next few years unless it strikes a softer deal on its departure from the European Union, according to a new report. Ciara Lee reports.
David Waddell led his barbershop quartet into Longmont's Callahan House carriage house, to the delighted screams of his wife Maryann and her sewing group. Waddell is part of the Longs Peak Chorus , which raises money by selling $40 singing valentines on Feb. 13 and the big day itself, Feb. 14. Waddell caught his wife of 55 years by complete surprise Tuesday as she sat with the Callahan House Sewciety working on patchwork quilts and embroidery work.
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WASHINGTON — Police say a naked man assaulted another man at the entrance of NBC News’ Washington bureau, then ran into the building and bit a man who helped stop him.
According to a police report, the man approached the entrance of the building that’s also home to WRC-TV Saturday night and hit a man in the face, pushed him to the floor and ran inside.
Another man told police he spotted the naked intruder running down the hall with building security in pursuit and helped stop him. Police say the intruder bit the man’s arm.
The intruder was arrested and taken to a hospital. NBC officials declined to comment on the incident, first reported by The Washington Examiner.
Officials say the man has not yet appeared in court.
Belfry pitcher Avery Browning (8) fires a pitch toward home against Pikeville on Friday evening.
Belfry Pirate baseball coach Michael Hagy (left) is shown talking to his assistant coaches including longtime local coach Greg Smith between innings on Friday night.
Pirate first baseman Sean Coleman smacks a single against the Pikeville Panthers.
Family members of the late Jim Vaughn Smith gathered at the mound before the opener of the 8th annual tourney named in honor of the former Belfry Pirate grad and athletic booster on Friday evening.
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"People say that I don't smile, or that I don't have a personality," Hadid told Paper Magazine in 2016, while talking about how she wanted to be seen as more outgoing and not just "Gigi Hadid's sullen sister." Recently, the model elaborated on why she's often photographed sans smile. "I feel uncomfortable, sometimes, smiling in front of the camera. It actually took me until probably this year to really understand my face," she told The Guardian.
Hadid's camera-shy smile means that people are often surprised by her in-person demeanor. "People meet me sometimes and say: 'You're so different to what I expected.' People always tell me I seem mean or intimidating on social media. But I really love engaging with new people," she shared.
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The course will meet all three days from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Registration fee is $180, and additional fees will apply to participants needing additional time to complete skills.
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2017 has begun on a truly steamy note. After Shahid and Mira Kapoor, get ready to turn up the heat with the handsome Sidharth Malhotra and gorgeous Jacqueline Fernandez, who are set to appear on Koffee with Karan this Sunday.
The two are candid and unabashed while facing Karan’s questions about their budding ‘friendship’ and lots more! From fielding questions about Alia Bhatt to being the ‘booty’ that gets ‘beat’ to ‘warming’ Jacqueline up – Sidharth’s naughty secrets come tumbling out!
Jacqueline adds to the steamy equation as she playfully flirts with Sidharth – asking him to marry her in French at one point, leading to comical consequences! Karan is left rolling with laughter as the two actors continue with their hilarious antics making this one of the spiciest episodes to look out for on this season of Koffee with Karan.
Governor to order flags to half-staff to honor late lawmaker
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) – Gov. Dennis Daugaard will order flags to be flown at half-staff statewide in honor of the late state Rep. Jim Schaefer.
Daugaard’s office said Wednesday that Schaefer, of Kennebec, died the day before while working on his ranch. Schaefer had been a member of the South Dakota Legislature since 2011.
Daugaard says Schaefer never sought the limelight, but worked hard for his district and the state. The governor says he will always remember Schaefer’s advocacy on reconstructing a rail line from Chamberlain to Presho.
Daugaard will order flags to fly at half-staff on the day of Schaefer’s funeral, which hasn’t been set.
The survey by Bayt.com and YouGov research and consulting group revealed that 50 percent of Omani respondents claim to be "completely satisfied" or "somewhat satisfied" in terms of training and development at work and almost half claim to be satisfied with their career growth The survey by Bayt.com and YouGov research and consulting group revealed that 50 percent of Omani respondents claim to be "completely satisfied" or "somewhat satisfied" in terms of training and development at work and almost half claim to be satisfied with their career growth Muscat: Nearly two thirds of Omanis are satisfied with their working hours and their work culture, a new survey has revealed.
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DPM: Use technology, innovation for sustainable water management
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 — Experts and industry players must constantly keep abreast with the latest knowledge and technology in water management to ensure sustainable development of water resources, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
He said this was also crucial because technology would be able to simulate a bad situation caused by poor water management and work on resolving the issue.
“We need to manage water smartly and efficiently. We need to be innovative.
“This is because water-related issues, especially shortage as a result of poor management, have been identified by industries, governments, academia and civil societies as one of the top three global risks of highest concern,” he said.
Ahmad Zahid said this when opening the 37th World Congress of International Association for Hydro-Environment Engineering and Research (IAHR) at the Putra World Trade Centre, here, today. — Bernama
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One day in 2010 a farmer called John was foraging for berries with his two sons in the back yard of their family home in Oskaloosa, Iowa. As they scoured the land for fruit, John noticed something sticking out of the mud in a dried-up creek bank.
Down on his hands and knees, John took a good look at this new discovery. It was big, that was for sure, but to begin with, he wan’t entirely sure what he was looking at. And then he started to notice patterns. This wasn’t just some rock jutting out of the mud. It was something else entirely.
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As John and his sons started to dig out their discovery, they surely didn’t know that they were putting into motion a chain of events that would reveal what life in Iowa was like some 12,000 years ago. And it was all thanks to John noticing the object and announcing, “Boys, that’s a bone, that’s a really big bone.”
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Re: Visitor from Scotland knocked down by cyclist while on walk (the Post, Sept. 21)
From the report it seems that the city is doing nothing to prevent future accidents.
Had the victim been more seriously injured or even killed would the City of Burlington then do something?
Too late then, the damage is done.
Lauryn, 27, was once romantically linked to the Manchester United player but previously slammed the claims as “disgraceful”.
Last year, she was captured watching a game with Marcus’ family, with many suggesting she is dating the star.
Now, an insider has claimed the sister of Celebrity Big Brother star Chloe Goodman, is actually dating his older brother Dane.
A source told the Daily Star, the social media star is in a “happy long term relationship” with the footballer’s sibling, who is also his agent.
Amid the time she was linked to Marcus, a source told the Daily Mail: “Good news travels fast. Lauren is going tonight with Marcus Rashford.
A well-guarded par-4, the fourth hole is a tough challenge with par being a very good score indeed.
Shinnecock Hills Hole By Hole Guide: Hole 4
Hole 4: Par-4: 475 yards
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
The first of the hole playing into the south-westerly prevailing wind, the 475 yard par-4 fourth is a tough challenge that could ruin some players chances. The wind makes it incredibly difficult to hit the fairway which is a necessity.
A left-to-right dogleg, two bunkers protect the right side of the fairway, whereas going left will leave a longer iron in.
The slightly elevated green is smaller than it appears largely due to the three deep bunkers creating a narrow avenue to target. The challenges continue on the green because it has subtle breaks all over it.
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March 29 Steadymed Ltd:
* Steadymed provides corporate update and reports fourth quarter and full year 2016 financial results
* Q4 loss per share $0.12
* Steadymed Ltd- management believes company has enough cash to finance company into Q4 of 2017
* Steadymed Ltd- as of December 31, 2016, Steadymed had cash and cash equivalents of $23.2 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
New Delhi: WhatsApp users with older version of Android and iPhones are in for disappointment, as they have lost compatibility with WhatsApp.
Here is the list of operating systems (OS), WhatsApp will stop supporting at the end of 2016:
Android 2.1 and Android 2.2
Windows Phone 7
iPhone 3GS/iOS 6
According to the report, any iPhone 4, 4S, or 5 that has not been updated to the newest version of the operating system -- iOS 10 -- would also not support WhatsApp.
Owners of BlackBerry OS, BlackBerry 10, Nokia S40 and Nokia Symbian S60 may derive some comfort from the fact that WhatsApp will continue on these phones until June 30, 2017.
The changes are thought to be in large part to allow WhatsApp to more deeply integrate encryption and other privacy services. Such technology stops messages from being read, and has led to WhatsApp facing criticism from governments who believe that WhatsApp conversations should be made public, the report said.
A serious crash has blocked a busy Exeter road.
The incident has happened outside Emmanuel Church, on Okehampton Road, St Thomas.
The fire service, police and paramedics are all on scene - with firefighters involved in freeing trapped occupants.
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An eyewitness said the incident involved smoke billowing from the cars and a 'severely injured' person being freed from the wreckage.
We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story as we have them.
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Sulaiman said: “As a member of Sharjah Golf and Shooting Club I am very excited to have the first Tour event here in Sharjah. To be able to have this opportunity to play in the qualifier is a wonderful thing. Golf is constantly growing in this region and the Sharjah golf course has the quality to host professional players from Europe.”
The annual Naticoke Christmas Parade was held Sunday in the city. The parade made its way from Nanticoke Area High School and ended at Patriot Square. Santa Claus travels aboard one of Nanticoke’s fire trucks Sunday during the annual event. Members of the 2017 Nanticoke Homecoming Court wave from their float.
WIS is proud to salute the service of Staff Sergeant Eukenya Joel Lewis.
He is currently stationed in Kuwait, serving in the Army's 38th Aerial Port Squadron.
Despite the rigorous deployment schedule, Lewis always makes a point of making sure his family time is very special.
Friends say that he's known for sending his wife the sweetest encouraging messages and calling on FaceTime whenever he has a spare moment.
An amazing husband and an outstanding soldier. We thank Staff Sergeant Lewis for his service to our country.
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It’s an airy and pleasant place: The tall windows at Hudson (310 E. Buffalo St.) reach 15 feet toward the ceiling, filling the “coffee wine bar” with more than enough light to sustain the potted plants on every table.
But there’s more to be had than coffee and wine at the industrial chic corner in the Third Ward. Hudson also serves breakfast, sandwiches, salads and from-scratch soups.
The Wake-n-Bake exemplifies the café’s approach to food: a nicely presented vegetarian omelet served with fruit and hearty Italian toast. Sandwiches and salads are ample and full of fresh and often interesting pairings of ingredients.
Hudson is unique in the neighborhood for its attractively designed business lounge with work stations and office space (visit thehudson.org for more information) and its “All Day Happy Hour” with daily food, beer, wine and cocktail specials.
Hudson is open 6:30 a.m.-9 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays.
A group of four people recently robbed a pharmacy in Meriden of thousands of potent pain pills, and police are now trying to find them.
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RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Aside from the wind and rain in the middle of the night and some surprising gusts this morning they seem to be in tip – top shape! They’ll need to be if they have any hope of getting in the heads of the rhode island rams to give v-c-u their patented home court advantage. Rhode Island, currently leads the Atlantic-10 and is ranked 22nd in the country sporting an undefeated conference record. They’ve had their share of close shaves along the way and v-c-u is prepared to capitalize on a team that may begin to show signs of fatigue, if they can get that assist from the rowdy rams.
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Women occupy key leadership roles in some of Ireland’s tech, media and telecos (TMT). Some lead major corporations , while others are the main driving force behind revenue and innovation. A number of them have a major influence on what the Irish public reads, sees or hears, while at least one is responsible for protecting our personal data.
They are rarely seen faces on TV or in print but each of them, in their own way, has a major influence on the shape of the technology, media and telecoms that each of us use daily. So here, in alphabetical order, is MediaCom Ireland’s list of the 20 most powerful women in Ireland’s multi-billion TMT sector, as released by the agency’s CEO Peter McPartlin:
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Lane Kiffin isn’t sticking around to run Alabama’s offense in the national championship game.
Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban said Monday that Kiffin will leave to focus on his new job as Florida Atlantic’s head coach. Incoming offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian will replace him for the Jan. 9 game against Clemson in Tampa, Florida.
Saban says he and Kiffin spoke following the semifinal game against Washington. He said with the time demands of handling both jobs, “we recognized that it is best for our players, and for Lane, that we allow him to turn his full attention to his new head coaching role at FAU.”
Kiffin says it “was a very difficult decision, but it’s a decision made in the best interests of the program.”
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Iowa income taxes will begin to fall under a tax bill signed into law by Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds.
Reynolds signed the bill Wednesday in Hiawatha.
Under the law, the state will cut $2.8 billion in corporate and personal income taxes over six years if it meets certain revenue targets.
If not, some cuts would be delayed.
Middle-class families are expected to save an average of $86 to $257 next year. A typical family of four would save about $7 every two weeks.
The legislation also expands sales tax to digital goods like e-books, subscription services such as Netflix, ride-sharing apps such as Uber and physical goods purchased online.
Sales taxes are forecast to grow by $867 million over six years, but a forthcoming U.S. Supreme Court decision may affect Iowa's ability to collect the taxes.
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0:48 Gas leak closes part of Old Vine; 'quite high' concentrations detected underground
0:58 Mother of brain-injured son pushes bill requiring bicycle helmets
0:41 Trump flag flies in military vehicle convoy
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Kenneth Albert Caldwell passed away Friday, April 20th at his residence in Sonora, CA. Heuton Memorial Chapel are handling the arrangements.
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March 31 Boc Aviation Ltd
* Entered into aircraft purchase agreement with certain subsidiaries of Boeing
* Aggregate current list price of aircraft is approximately US$758.2 million
* Aircraft to be purchased are two Boeing 747-8 freighter aircraft
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Gov. Roy Cooper sent a Valentine's Day love note to Republican legislative leaders, offering the compromise they demanded for a repeal of a controversial state law limiting LGBT rights. But they quickly snubbed his advances.
ALBANY — It’s solar power versus open-space preservation in a bill that Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo must sign or veto in a matter of days.
At issue is a measure, approved by the State Legislature in June, that would expand the core pine barrens designation to more than 1,000 acres in Shoreham and Mastic in Suffolk County.
The measure would shield those lands from development.
But it likely...
May 3 Bristow Group Inc
* BRISTOW ANNOUNCES NEW CONTRACT WITH HESS CORPORATION FOR SEARCH AND RESCUE
* BRISTOW GROUP INC - AS PART OF CONTRACT, HESS JOINS SHELL OFFSHORE AS SECOND MEMBER OF NEW SAR CONSORTIUM FORMED BY BRISTOW
* BRISTOW GROUP INC - CO'S AFFILIATE WAS AWARDED A CONTRACT WITH HESS CORPORATION FOR MEDEVAC AND SEARCH AND RESCUE (SAR) SERVICES IN GULF OF MEXICO Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
We catch up with the CEO of Habitat for Humanity to learn more about an upcoming Family Information Session.
Israel’s Energy Ministry on Monday gave preliminary approval to bids from Greek and Indian energy companies to explore for oil and gas in the eastern Mediterranean.
Israel had received bids from Greece’s Energean and a consortium of Indian firms including ONGC Videsh, Bharat PetroResources, Indian Oil Corp and Oil India.
Energean will be granted licenses to explore five offshore blocks, while the Indian group will receive the license for one block, the ministry said.
The companies must provide some technical details and transfer guarantees for licenses within 30 days to receive final approval.
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Despite initially struggling to understand his accent during a press conference, Alexander Zverev made a promise to one reporter if he won the tournament.
This short film from Ian McMullen features Emma Yardley as she shares her life growing up on the river.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Seaspan Corp:
* ACCEPTED DELIVERY OF MSC MADHU B, AN 11000 TEU CONTAINERSHIP THAT WILL COMMENCE BAREBOAT CHARTER WITH MSC MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING FOR 17 YEARS Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
When Tiffany moved from the West Coast to New Orleans, LA, there was one thing her new home lacked: curb appeal. The home’s drab exterior and dying landscaping caused it to stand out on the block for all the wrong reasons. But before the neighbors could complain, design maven Monica Mangin came to the rescue. In the season two, episode five episode of Lowe’s original series The Weekender, Monica overhauls the outside of the home, giving it stunning West Coast desert style more associated with Palm Springs than the Gulf Coast. And she does it all with a handful of affordable DIYs. Check out the dramatic exterior reveal and get all the design and shopping details ahead.
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China continued to see a booming mobile app market in the first half of this year with over 4.02 million mobile apps. Mobile games boasted the largest number of apps with 1.17 million as of the end of June, followed by daily life services and e-commerce, according to the report released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. Mobile system tools were the most downloaded apps, followed by games and video- and audio-playing apps. The report also showed that Chinese above-scale firms in the Internet sector and related industries raked in 284.3 billion yuan (42.68 billion U.S. dollars) in H1, up 24.9 percent year on year. E-commerce platforms were the biggest winners, reporting total revenue of 107.4 billion yuan, up 42.9 percent year on year. The latest report from the China Internet Network Information Center showed that China had about 751 million netizens and 724 million mobile Internet users as of the end of June.—Xinhua
Inaddition to the annual Tour of Remodeled Homes, which highlights the great workMilwaukee NARI members do, we’re hosting a special benefit to raise money forthe
Vince Lombardi CancerFoundation â€“ a n exclusive preview of theNARI Lombardi Cancer House. Along with an insidepeek at an almost million dollar whole-house remodel , the soiree willfeature hors d’oeuvres, beverages, and an opportunity to meet former Green BayPacker and Lombardi Walk chair, Santana Dotson. Radioemcees Gary Ellerson and Mike McGivern will also be present.
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Cubs second baseman Javier Baez, right, steals home for a run as Tigers catcher James McCann reaches for the late tag in the fourth inning.
The documents says he confessed to dispatchers that he killed her in September and that it was an accident because he did not want to go to …
Aaron Bunger's body has still not been recovered. (Source: Air 3, WAVE 3 News)
GHENT, KY (WAVE) - A man who died in a coal ash pond at the LG&E/KU generating plant in Carroll County has been identified.
The coroner says the worker was Aaron Bunger, 36, of Trenton, Ohio.
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He was killed Thursday when he "slipped into a coal ash pond," according to LG&E/KU spokeswoman Natasha Collins.
It happened around noon. Emergency crews were called, but his body could not be recovered and he was declared dead at 1:45 p.m.
Bunger was employed at Tetra Tech, a global services company based out of Pasadena, CA, working at the facility.
As of Friday evening, his body has still not been recovered.
Officials are working on a plan to do so that is as safe as possible with his contractor and LG&E/KU engineers.
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Mon, Apr 17: It’s the end of the ski season at Cypress Mountain and Mount Seymour despite record amounts of snow on the hills. Catherine Urquhart reports.
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Around 1.4 kilograms of the synthetic radioactive substance californium was found in the car during the raid, according to NTV and the state-run Anadolu Agency The raid was conducted by the authorities in Ankara, who were acting on a tip-off.Its name was derived from the University of California, where it was originally synthesized.
NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenya’s president says his government will spare no effort to recover all of the millions of dollars lost to a corruption scandal as diplomats representing 18 Western countries including the United States urge strong action against graft.
President Uhuru Kenyatta says “there will be no mercy for the thieves.”
Kenyatta spoke a day after 24 officials were charged with corruption-related offences in a probe linked to the alleged diversion of nearly $80 million.
The president, who won a second term last year, has been criticized for not acting against corrupt officials despite numerous vows to crack down.
In a statement, the diplomats urge strong political leadership and zero tolerance of corruption.
Kenya is ranked 143th out of 180 states by Transparency International
The Republicans in charge of the U.S. House of Representatives are considering a new rule for the upcoming legislative session: Lawmakers will not be allowed to use recording devices on the House floor. The punishment is a $500 fine for the first offense and $2,500 for subsequent violations.
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Starring Paul Rudd Leslie Mann Maude Apatow Iris Apatow Jason Segel Annie Mumolo
Mired in a midlife crisis, unable to come to terms with aging bodies, a husband and wife must somehow figure out how to enjoy the rest of their lives.
2012 • TV-14 DLSV • 2h 11m
About Tandridge Wellbeing Centre
The Wellbeing Centres are local hubs of information and support services relating to memory loss, dementia and associated problems. They are open to anyone, whatever their situation and whether they are concerned about themselves or others. Carers, in particular, may find the Wellbeing Centre support and services very helpful in their caring role. At local Wellbeing Centres, specialist support workers called dementia navigators can assist people to navigate through the maze of services and get the help and support they need when dealing with memory loss and changing behaviours.
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian officials and Google have reached an agreement to settle a two-year-old case against Google for requiring the pre-installation of some of its apps on mobile devices using the Android system.
The agreement was announced Monday by Alexei Dostenko, deputy head of Russia’s Federal Anti-Monopoly Service, according to Russian news reports.
Under the settlement, Google is to pay 439 million rubles ($7.8 million) in fines and will not limit the pre-installation of third-party apps, the reports said.
The case was brought to the FAS in 2015 by Yandex, which is Russia’s dominant search engine and offers various apps including a popular one for ordering taxis. Yandex’s shares surged 6 percent on the Moscow stock exchange after the settlement was announced.
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Need a bit of motivation this Monday?
Look no further we have just the thing - video footage of an American dad facing his fear of heights right here on our shores.
The man and his family were holidaying in Galway/Clare over the past month and as he visited some of our breathtaking spots his fear got the better of him, so he decided to overcome it once and for all.
And what better place than the beautiful cliffs at Dún Aonghasa on the Island of Inis Mór to do it.
Too afraid to approach the edge by foot, due to the fierce wind, he opted to lie face down and army crawl towards his destination.
Throughout the feat he is heard laughing while his wife gently mocks … we mean narrates his achievements.
“He made it across on the ferry without motion sickness and for his final test,” she giggles, giving him some encouragement.
“It’s ok if you get sick, it can just go right over the edge”.
It’s actually gas - fair play to him!
Man: 1 Cliff: 0
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FRANKFURT, Aug 15 (Reuters) - Germany's Constitutional Court declined to hear a challenge of the European Central Bank's 2.3 trillion euro ($2.7 trillion)asset purchase scheme, referring the case instead to the European Court of Justice, it said on Tuesday.
The ruling now sends the case - brought by several individuals, including academics and politicians - to a court which has already backed the ECB's more contentious emergency bond purchase scheme known as Outright Monetary Transactions or OMT with only relatively minor limitations, suggesting an uphill battle for the challenge. ($1 = 0.8516 euros) (Reporting by Balazs Koranyi, Frank Siebelt and Ursula Knapp)
With its unparalleled natural beauty, innovative culinary scene, and unique luxury accommodations, there is no mystery as to why New Zealand has become the destination of choice for some of the world’s most discerning jet-setters. In 2017 alone, international visitor numbers increased by eight percent, and those figures are set to only continue to rise. Despite its remote geography, the South Pacific gem is well equipped to cater to this influx of new well-heeled visitors, with Air New Zealand launching a new direct-flight route from Chicago in November (just ahead of the high season) and multiple hoteliers unveiling elevated properties across the country’s North and South islands. Read on to take a peek inside some of the country’s most spectacular, wanderlust-inspiring new destinations.
Elizabeth targets an old source who could tip the balance of the upcoming summit. Stan learns an old friend is back in town.
KISSIMMEE, Fla. — The Atlanta Braves have reassigned top prospect Ronald Acuna Jr. to their minor league camp.
The 20-year-old outfielder from Venezuela was batting .432 with four home runs in 16 spring training games when the Braves sent him down after Monday’s 6-0 exhibition win over the Toronto Blue Jays.
Acuna rose through three minor league levels last season, his third year in professional baseball. He hit .344 with nine home runs in 54 games at Triple-A level.
PUEBLO WEST, Colo. — A death investigation is underway at a Pueblo West home where the bodies of two people and two dogs were found Monday afternoon.
According to the Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were conducting a welfare check at the home in the 1000 block of S. Mescal Drive, near Sky View Middle School, just after 4:15 p.m.
At the home, authorities found the bodies of the two people along with the bodies of two dogs.
A search warrant was issued just after 8 p.m. and deputies are currently in the process of investigating the incident.
Northwest Neighbors Network , a nonprofit organization formed to help seniors age in place in South Snohomish and North King counties, is hosting an informational presentation this Friday Feb. 17 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. at the Edmonds Library, 650 Main St. Learn how NNN plans to help community members stay living as long as possible in the comfort and security of their own homes or apartments, with support from neighborhood volunteers of all ages and pre-screened professionals. "Light refreshments and engaging conversation will be cordially served," the group's announcement says.
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An endangered duck is saved. A dog undergoes surgery for tumors, but is it too late? An elusive cat is rescued, but seems too feral for a home.
The investigation into the poisoning of the Skripals has of course led to a crisis in relations with the Kremlin.
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Police say they are ‘increasingly concerned’ about a 27-year-old man who is missing from Rawtenstall.
Daniel Saunders was last seen on Sunday, August 13 in Rawtenstall at 8.30pm, wearing a grey Firetrap top, black baseball cap, dark blue jeans and blue Nike trainers.
He is white, of slim build and 5’7 tall with short blonde hair.
If anyone sees him or has any information on his whereabouts, contact police on 101 quoting log 1700 of August 13.
Photo from Feb. 10, 2014, shows water and mud damage along Bancroft Drive in east Chico after the inadequately designed drainage system of the Belvedere Heights subdivision failed. The city of Chico recently reached an agreement with homeowners and developers that ends litigation over the matter.
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Opening Soon….
TARGET DATE – Monday October 23
Southern Valley Appliance & Furniture
We will carry a wide selection of major appliances for your home, as well as mattresses and furniture.
Located in the former Sears location in the Oliver Place Mall…we still have the same phone number 250 498 3448 and under the same management. We are completely independently owned, giving us the opportunity to provide better products and service to the Southern Okanagan.
We appreciate your patience and loyalty while we work to re-open!
Brands:
We will carry….Whirlpool, Maytag, Kitchenaid, Electrolux, GE, Amana, Moffat, Frigidaire, Stirling Marathon as well as a few more. We will also be a Mattress Plus store….carrying a full line of Simmons sleep sets as well as other sleep set brands.
Southern Valley Appliance will also have a selection of furniture…and mowers and BBQ’s come spring.
Bonnie Hayes pictured right – “Bonnie says take a look around the store later this month!!”
Dave Meltzer noted on the latest episode of Wrestling Observer Radio that The Bludgeon will likely be next challengers for the SmackDown Tag Team Titles that are currently held by The Usos.
Meltzer didn’t elaborate exactly when the teams will wrestle each other in the squared circle, but it appears that the match will take place at next month’s WWE Fastlane pay-per-view event.
× Professor Jane Kirtley: “The government has no interest in trying to determine what is true and what is false”
University of Minnesota Professor of Media Ethics Jane Kirtley joins John to dissect President Trump’s tweet, demanding that the Senate Intel Committee investigate “fake news.” She shares why the government ought to only stay out of journalistic processes.
× Elderly man shot, killed in Randolph County home
TRINITY, N.C. — An elderly man was shot and killed in his home on Monday, according to a news release from the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies, EMS and members of the Guil-Rand Fire Department were dispatched to 4020 Shannon Road in Trinity.
Upon arrival, they found Harold Levette Hoover, 86, deceased.
Hoover’s wife, 77-year-old Rochelle Scarlett Hoover had been shot and required medical attention.
Rochelle Hoover was taken to a local hospital for what appeared to be self-inflicted injuries, the sheriff’s office said.
There are currently no additional suspects or persons of interest being sought by the sheriff’s office.
Three people were sent to the hospital after a crash involving an Illinois State trooper in Knox County.
It happened Sunday, March 18, 2018, around 4 p.m. on I-74 near the Galesburg area at mile marker 35
Illinois State Police say a trooper was attempting to exit the roadway at the beginning of a construction zone when the squad car was hit by a van. The trooper and two people in the van were taken to the hospital and treated for minor injuries.
The accident is still being investigated, but the driver of the van was ticketed with failure to reduce speed to avoid a crash.
For many people, one can only speculate what happens when you meet. Does the earth shake? Do blessings start falling in your lap? Well, Insecure creator and stargot to witness firsthand what it’s like to meet the Queen Bey.
On Friday night, Issa attended a Wind And Grind fundraiser event in L.A. benefiting the soul food restaurant My Two Cents. While Issa was mixing and mingling, she ran into Beyoncé herself. What happened?
“I met Beyoncé tonight,” Issa explained. “She said she was a fan; [she] called me beautiful. What do you do after that?” You can catch Issa’s excitement in the video below.
Just a couple of unsuspecting black girls getting their lives from Queen Bey. pic.twitter.com/Xs1CRlG8zO — Issa Rae (@IssaRae) August 12, 2017
Issa also tweeted:
I hugged Beyonce tonight and she told my regular face ass that I was beautiful. WHAT ELSE IS LEFT?!?! — Issa Rae (@IssaRae) August 12, 2017
And then peace and happiness filled the earth. Congrats Issa!
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Prakash Gaba of prakashgaba.com told CNBC-TV18, " Advanced Enzyme Technologies is just five months old chart; it still is a positive chart. The three months are more of a reactive move and even if it does come down to Rs 1740, I would say they are buying opportunities. So buy on dips and hold on for long-term. One is going to make money."At 15:08 hrs Advanced Enzyme Technologies was quoting at Rs 1,926.00, down Rs 57.75, or 2.91 percent on the BSE.
Why Jonathan was kicked out in 2015 – Oshiomhole
Former Governor of Edo State, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, has said former president Goodluck Jonathan lost the 2015 presidential election because he was not competent enough to continue as a Nigerian leader. Oshiomhole spoke in a conversation with The Interview, an Abuja based monthly publication. According to him, the former President never demonstrated the competence expected from him as even the most basic things were not adequately done.
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - Proteostasis Therapeutics Inc:
* PROTEOSTASIS THERAPEUTICS ANNOUNCES POSITIVE CLINICAL RESULTS FROM STUDIES OF PTI-428, PTI-801 AND PTI-808 IN HEALTHY VOLUNTEERS AND PATIENTS WITH CYSTIC FIBROSIS
* PROTEOSTASIS THERAPEUTICS INC - 28-DAY STUDY CONTINUES TO CONFIRM SAFETY PROFILE OF PTI-428 IN THAT IT WAS GENERALLY WELL TOLERATED
* PROTEOSTASIS THERAPEUTICS INC - PTI-808 WAS FOUND TO BE GENERALLY WELL TOLERATED
* PROTEOSTASIS THERAPEUTICS INC - RESULTS OF PTI-428 MEET EFFICACY ENDPOINT IN 28-DAY STUDY IN CF PATIENTS ON BACKGROUND ORKAMBI Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Police on Friday arrested a teacher after a complaint that she assaulted a 10-year-old student during school hours in Limassol.
The complaint was made by the child’s mother after she realized her son had bruises on his arm and back. She reported that the teacher grabbed her child by the clothes violently for no apparent reason whilst also throwing the kid’s chair across the room.
The police press office said the incident happened on Thursday morning and that a police investigation is underway.
“We arrested the teacher and she is now being interrogated about the incident. We are currently investigating the charge of causing actual bodily harm” the press officer told the Cyprus Mail.
The child was taken to the general hospital in Limassol, where the doctor who examined him confirmed the bruises on his arms and back.
Rapid City Woman Settles Racial Discrimination Lawsuit
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) – A Rapid City woman who filed a racial discrimination lawsuit against her former employer has reached a settlement.
Alicia Cline filed the federal lawsuit against a private jail services provider last year, claiming she was the target of discrimination because she isn’t Native American. Cline worked at Community Alternatives of the Black Hills in Rapid City. It’s a halfway house for federal and state inmates transitioning from incarceration.
The Rapid City Journal reports Cline alleged in the lawsuit that her supervisor became more critical and confrontational after learning she wasn’t Native American and expressed a desire to hire only Native Americans.
A recent legal motion disclosed the settlement, but terms were not disclosed.
Click Here to View Pairings ... - The Boston Red Sox will officially begin spring training on Friday, and they will be without superstar designated hitter David Ortiz for the first time si... -- When the Department of Justice notified President Donald Trump and White House staff in January about concerns over National Security Adviser Michael Flynn&rsq... -- Harrison Ford was involved in an incident involving a passenger jet, sources told ABC News.
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San Jose officials responded to a shooting in San Jose on Saturday afternoon after an adult male victim called to report that he had been shot.
Officers arrived at the scene in the 1900 block of Messina Drive in San Jose where the victim had called to report he was approached by three males wearing black clothing while washing his car.
According to reports, one of the suspects shot the victim, hitting him at least once.
Officials are currently searching for the three suspects that fled the scene. The suspects are described as three males in their early 20's wearing black clothing and black hoodies.
The victim was quickly transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Officials are still investigating the motive and circumstances of the scene.
No further information was available.
Video Deputy Opens Fire at Driver After Being Struck in Hayward
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Donegal’s Odhran McGlynn lost in Monday All Ireland U17 Handball Final.
The Glenfin man went down to Kilkenny’s Jack Holden 2-0 in the decider played at Kingscourt in County Cavan.
Holden had the upper hand throughout to win 21-4 21-11.
McGlynn reached the final by beating Cork’s Michael O’Callaghan last week.
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OSLO May 3 Lundin Petroleum's Gohta oilfind in the Norwegian Arctic contains less oil and gas than previously thought after disappointing drilling results, the company and the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) said on Wednesday.
"The resource estimate for the find will have to be reduced after this well," the NPD said in a statement.
Lundin Petroleum is the operator of the find and has a stake of 40 percent. Aker BP is a partner with a 60-percent stake. (Reporting by Gwladys Fouche, editing by Terje Solsvik)
At the end of the season, the National Hockey League will be welcoming their first team since the year 2000 and the San Jose Sharks will need to plan ahead. This offseason expansion comes with a very rare and interesting event known as the expansion draft.
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April 3 AT&T Inc
* AT&T Inc says created a new global public sector organization and named AT&T executive Kay Kapoor to lead it
* AT&T Inc - Kapoor, who has led AT&T's federal business for four years, will be president of new group Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
City planning staff will more closely monitor development projects in Waukesha at the urging of city officials who recently got an up-close look at the impact a lack of such monitoring can have. Waukesha mayor urges planning department to closely monitor projects City planning staff will more closely monitor development projects in Waukesha at the urging of city officials who recently got an up-close look at the impact a lack of such monitoring can have.
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Ex-Biotech CFO Avoids Prison For Hornswoggling Auditor
Law360, New York (February 2, 2018, 3:14 PM EST) -- A Manhattan federal judge on Friday declined to put former Osiris Therapeutics Inc. Chief Financial Officer Philip Jacoby behind bars for duping auditor BDO USA LLP into allowing $1.1 million of fake revenue to be booked for the Maryland biotech research company, but the 66-year-old Baltimore man was hit with a $10,000 fine.
U.S. District Judge Denise L. Cote cited Jacoby's poor health and the fact that his lawbreaking was a single event in a long career in sparing him a prison sentence. In a Jan....
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Did you know that waxers (verb or not, we're usin' it) have a name for their profession? They're called cerologists and they know everything there is to know about the art of waxing.So, if you've been on the hunt for a new spot to get smooth, head to Waxing the City (located at 905 Houston Northcutt Blvd.) this Sat. Feb. 18 from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. to celebrate the franchise's first Lowcountry location.Guests will receive 50 percent off of their first service. And if you reserve a spot before Saturday you'll also receive a $10 gift card. Woo hoo. Call the studio at (843) 207-4095 or book online.
THE Minister of State for Masvingo Provincial Affairs, Shuvai Mahofa collapsed and died early this morning.
Today’s Top Tweet outlines some of tensions that arise whenever a thinking person enters into a religious community. The fact that we all have different views is hardly surprising. The earliest disciples argued over doctrine and practice. Why should we be any different in the 21st century?
What often turns me off, however, is how some eggheads criticize Christianity because it has so many variations.
Umm… yeah… and your local community or faith group doesn’t?
Well, maybe if you’re in a cult. But in the free world… we like to think for ourselves.
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Mark Gatti of Mark's Hotdogs waits for a customer on Monday morning at the corner of Middle and Exchange Streets in Portland. Gatti opened his cart 34 years ago this week.
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by Wendy McElroy
"Aphorism #272 might seem to contradict Aphorism #191, Do not take Payment in Politeness. That is, until you recognize the importance of such words as 'honourable recipient' and 'a right-minded man.' Those who are cultured and cultivated in character — those who are friendship material — understand the worth of graciousness and generousity. Rather than viewing the giver as a 'soft touch,' they feel gratitude and a desire(a happy obligation) to reciprocate when or if the appropriate situation arises." (01/01/17)
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Facing severe criticism over the implementation of Goods and Services Tax, the government on Friday announced a slew of measures to ease the concerns of traders, exporters and small business while slashing the rates on 27 items of common consumption, including roti, khakra, namkeens, stationery, man-made yarn — with most of them brought to 5% category.The tax rate on services, including government contracts involving large labour, job work services in relation to imitation jewellery, some food and food products has been reduced from 12 per cent to 5 per cent.Tax rate on man made yarn was reduced to 12 per cent from the current 18 per cent, which is expected to provide relief to the textile industry. Moreover, tax rate on unbranded namkeen, unbranded ayurvedic medicine, e-waste, paper waste, rubber waste, plastic waste was reduced to 5 per cent.
Amanda Nunes had a hand in ushering Miesha Tate into retirement, did she just do the same for Ronda Rousey?
Billions of dollars at stake
Twenty-nine members of Congress were appointed last week to a conference committee to fashion a compromise between the House and Senate bills to overhaul the U.S. tax code. Billions of dollars are at stake for individuals, businesses, the federal budget (and deficit) and public services.
Whatever this committee proposes will be subject to votes in the House and Senate. If history is a guide, Republicans will cut the deal in closed-door meetings, The Wall Street Journal reports, as their party holds a majority of seats in both chambers of Congress.
Here are the conference committee members and the relevant committees on which they serve. Click on each member's name for the Center for Responsive Politics' report on his or her campaign finances.
March 29 Extreme Networks Inc -
* Extreme Networks to acquire Brocade's data center networking business
* Brocade's data center networking business will be sold to extreme for $55 million in cash
* Deal for $55 million in cash
* Extreme expects acquisition to be accretive to cash flow and earnings for its fiscal year 2018
* Acquisition is expected to close within 60 days following closing of Broadcom's acquisition of Brocade.
* Extreme expects to fund transaction with funds resulting from an anticipated amendment increasing its existing credit facility
* Expects to generate over $230 million in annualized revenue from acquired assets Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
April 28 Petroshale Inc
* Petroshale announces financial, operating and reserves update and year ended December 31, 2016 results
* Petroshale's current production is approximately 2,800 BOE per day, an increase of 50 pct from Q4 average
* Year end 2016 P+P reserves increased to 31.5 million BOE, from 25.5 million BOE at December 31, 2015
* NPV10 of year end P+P reserves increased to $399.5 million, a 29 pct increase over $308.7 million last year
* "Expect to see improved differentials between WTI and Bakken crude prices in 2017 due to commencement of operations of dakota access pipeline" Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Lynch first shared the song with Luke Bryan and Little Big Town while they were on tour together, and told Rolling Stone he knew he had something special when they asked for him to play it back three times in a row.
It didn't take long before they were singing along with the chorus. The track comes from Lynch's forthcoming album Current Mood, which will be released on Sept. 8. Listen here.
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What’s better than relaxing on a lakefront patio,breeze blowing in your hair and a craft beer in your hand while you listen tolive music? (Get back to us when you have an answer.) For the latestinstallment of Colectivo’s Live on the Lakefront Patio series, Indiana-basedband Salaam will soundtrack an evening of world music built around a frameworkof Iraqi maqam—a musical genre withroots dating back at least 400 years. The trio enjoys putting new twists on thetraditional genre, incorporating styles like rock, bluegrass and jazz to make themusic their own. NPR’s “All Things Considered” described Salaam’s music as“[transposing] a genre of music few Americans are even aware of into a sonicrealm that feels enchanting and exotic, while still strangely familiar.”
The region’s Church of Ireland’s buildings are all hundreds of years old and their maintenance is an expensive business.
St. Mary’s Church of Ireland in Doneraile is one such example and on Friday night last members of the public turned out in force to support a fundraising concert.
Patrons were treated to almost 3 hours of delightful music …
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INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department has identified a suspect in a southeast side murder.
According to IMPD, 23-year-old Dion Johnson has been named a suspect in the April 7 murder of 28-year-old Terrance Hill.
On Friday, April 7, officers responded to the 4200 block of Lake Park Boulevard just before 7:30 a.m. Upon arrival at the scene, an adult male, later identified as Hill, was discovered suffering from undisclosed trauma. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Detectives are asking for the public’s help in locating Johnson. However, the public is also asked, that if you see Johnson, do not approach him. Instead, citizens are asked to call 911.
Anyone with information on this case is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 317-262-8477.
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The sea took two victims during the weekend, reported Novini, citing the police.
The first case is of 52 year old man from the capital. He drowned in the area of the South beach in Kiten. Meanwhile the 5th local police department in Burgas received a signal about a body brought back to the shore by the waves in the area of the Northern beach in the town. Later it was announced it was 50 year old citizen of the city. Initial look did not show any sign of aggression.
About Wandsworth Sunflower Cafe
The Dementia Cafe provides information about living with dementia and other services available locally in an informal and comfortable environment. A Dementia Cafe is also a place to relax, socialise and meet other people with dementia and their carers.
Airlines are making bigger bets with premium passengers, offering luxury seats that are loaded with doodads that could push up the cost of outfitting a plane by millions of dollars.
The new breed of seats for business fliers can convert to a lie-flat bed, with 15-inch display screens, entertainment systems that offer hundreds of channels and privacy panels sealing off fellow passengers. Some of these posh seats can be grouped...
Arsenal boss, Arsene Wenger, has called on Alex Iwobi to add goals to his game.
Iwobi was in fine form for the Gunners on New Year’s Day, scoring the second goal as they defeated Crystal Palace 2-0 at the Emirates.
After the match, Wenger praised the Nigerian’s “exceptional” abilities as a playmaker, after he filled in for the sick Mesut Ozil.
It was his first Premier League start in the no. 10 role, as Wenger usually deploys him on the wings.
“I think he had a very good game, on top of that now he starts to score goals,” Wenger said afterwards.
“His quality of pass, of availability, is exceptional for a young boy. I lacked a little bit quality of reception in dangerous areas.
“And I hope that these goals he scores now will give him the taste as well to go [into positions] where he can finish it off. Scoring goals is always a science, when a guy starts to score goals in training they come in games. And he has that now, in training he starts to score goals. I’m sure he will score as well in the games.”
About Mexborough Memory Cafe
The Dementia Cafe provides information about living with dementia and other services available locally in an informal and comfortable environment. A Dementia Cafe is also a place to relax, socialise and meet other people with dementia and their carers.
(STUDYFINDS) — OAKLAND, Calif. — Need to inject some positivity into your home? A little spring cleaning might just do the trick, a new study finds.
Clorox, the household name in the cleaning industry, recently released findings from a multifaceted study it conducted in which the findings suggest that keeping a neat living space promotes empathy.
The study’s first component consisted of an online survey of 2,000 American adults which found that those who enjoyed the act of cleaning were 25% happier than those who did not.
‘Birds’ say thank you very much 18/04/2017 03:00:00 By Mphikeleli Msibi SOCCER – CAPITAL city giants and the country’s only envoys in the CAF Confederation Cup have never felt support like they did in their last match played at Somhlolo National Stadium on Saturday.
Swallows beat AC Leopards 4-2 (4-3 on aggregate) to become the first local team to advance to the group stages of the continental showpiece.
On behalf of the entire team, Mbabane Swallows CEO Sibusiso Manana has thanked SwaziBank, Nedbank, FA, PLS, government and all Swazis for their unwavering support. click here for full edition
Oregon Ducks center Jake Hanson has been named to the Rimington Trophy watch list.
The Rimington Trophy is awarded at the end of the season to the most outstanding center in Division I football. It's the second time Hanson has been named to the watch list in his career.
Hanson, a junior, has brought stability to a position at Oregon that has produced other great centers such as Hroniss Grasu and Max Unger. Hanson has made 25 consecutive starts at the position and earned all-Pac-12 honorable mention honors as a sophomore.
Athlon Sports gave Hanson preseason second-team All-Pac-12 honors last week. In his 1,843 snaps played, Hanson hasn't allowed a sack and has helped Oregon rush for over 200 yards in 19 of 25 games, highlighted by eight performances of 300 or more yards, according a release provided by Oregon.
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April 3Zhejiang Xiantong Rubber & Plastic Co Ltd :
* Says net profit for FY 2017 Q1 to increase by 75 percent to 85 percent, or to be 58.9 million yuan to 62.2 million yuan, compared to net profit of FY 2016 Q1 (33.6 million yuan)
* Says increased revenue as main reason for the forecast
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/WTBM6d
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Baku. 12 January. REPORT.AZ/ Price of the Azerbaijani Azeri LT CIF crude put for sale on world markets went up by $ 0,59 or 0,83%.
Report informs, price of oil brand Azeri LT CIF now makes $ 71,84 per barrel.
Notably, minimum price of Azeri LT CIF was recorded in December 2001 ($ 19.15) and maximum value of the brand was registered in July 2008 ($ 149.66).
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 4 Midday' game
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the Missouri Lottery's "Pick 4 Midday" game were:
5-2-2-5
(five, two, two, five)
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Hernandez is scheduled to make a Cactus League start Saturday against the Cubs, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.
Hernandez got through three innings in a minor-league game Monday without issue, so now the team will progress him to pitching in a big-league contest. As things stand now, starting Saturday's tilt would put Hernandez in line to start Opening Day, though no announcement on that front has been made yet. Hernandez's status for the start of the season should become apparent following Saturday's outing, though.
Dec 12 (Reuters) - Bombardier:
* ‍BOMBARDIER WINS ROLLING STOCK AND MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS FOR WEST MIDLANDS TRAINS FRANCHISE IN UK​
* ‍OVERALL VALUE OF ROLLING STOCK AND MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS ARE VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $724 MILLION​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ( Bangalore.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com )
Justin Rose has decided to count his blessings instead of agonising over the one that got away as he targets a second US Open title at Erin Hills. Rose could easily have travelled to Wisconsin as a multiple major champion with a green jacket to go with his Olympic gold medal, if not for an inspired performance in the Masters by Sergio Garcia.
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A man who was seen throwing an object which caught fire at a a takeaway restaurant in Fife is being sought by police.
The incident happened between 00:10 and 00:25 on Friday 18 May on Queensferry Road in Rosyth.
The object almost immediately extinguished, and caused only minor damage to the shop front.
The man is in his late teen or early 20s. He was wearing a dark hooded top and riding on a silver or grey bike.
Police Scotland are appealing for witnesses.
Sgt Neil McGurk said: "Thankfully, this object did not result in the building catching fire, or we would have a far more serious incident to investigate.
"We are, however, treating this matter very seriously and would urge anyone who remembers seeing any suspicious activity around the takeway during the early hours of Friday 18th May to contact police immediately.
"In addition, anyone with information that can help us identify the culprit should also get in touch."
Roads are popular promises. But the PLPN is just postponing the problem
Do residential roads need fixing and in some cases rebuilding completely? Of course, they do. The real issue, however, is making residential roads safer and people-friendly
Outstanding design by Robert Dame and built by Dan Parker, illustrated in “Segreto Style” by Leslie Sinclair. Reminiscent of a Norman French manor house, this city-estate offers European ambiance in a luxuriously-appointed setting. Amenities include antique honed limestone and wood floors; antique interior wood and iron doors; Venetian plaster wall treatment by Segreto; beam-truss ceilings; groin vault ceilings. Double-height foyer; free-standing serpentine staircase; stunning outside views of the formal gardens and pool from most rooms. Professionally-equipped gathering kitchen open to light-filled family room; impressive paneled study. Secluded, first-floor master with spa-inspired bathroom and custom-fitted one-story and two-story closets. En suite secondary bedrooms with walk-in closets. Extensive outdoor living/dining area with fireplace, summer kitchen. Beach pool. Formal parterre gardens with antique stone well. Home theater/game room./Piney Point Village
By MICHAEL BURWELL Staff Writer BOWLING GREEN — There aren’t too many Division III boys golf teams in Ohio with the depth that Van
Donovan Mitchell has been nothing short of a revelation for the Utah Jazz this season. Despite slipping to 13th in last June’s draft (and getting traded by the Nuggets to Utah), the Louisville product has been one of the best rookies in the entire Association and, on any given night, he can do something special. Friday was one of those nights.
In a 129-97 romp over the Suns in Phoenix, Mitchell scored 40 points on 14-of-19 shooting (7-of-9 from three-point range) along with five rebounds and six assists. The Western Conference Rookie of the Month in both December and January also dropped 40 — well, 41 to exact — earlier this year, and is the first rookie with two 40+ point games since Blake Griffin did it in the 2010-11 campaign.
Safe to say he’s building a decent Rookie of the Year campaign, even with the Jazz under .500 and unlikely to make the playoffs in the West.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Before the Missouri man died earlier this month with his wife of 77 years holding his hand, Raymond Breuer remarked to a nurse that if his spouse passed away about that time they should be buried in the same casket.
Velva Breuer passed away 30 hours after her husband’s death Aug. 4, and Raymond’s wish came true.
The Columbia Daily Tribune reports that the Breuers, in a single casket and holding hands, were buried Friday near their parents and other relatives near St. James.
Raymond lived to be 97, Velva 96. They had six children, three of whom survive, and great-great grandchildren.
The Breuers grew up near each other in Dawson Township in rural Phelps County and were married in 1940.
press release: On Sunday, May 6, at 6 pm join Grassroots Organization of Waunakee/Westport (GROW) for our 2018 Earth Day Event, for fun, conversation and dinner. At 7:00 pm hear Spencer Black talk on “The Assault on our Outdoors in Washington and Madison”. The event will be at the Athens Grill, 5430 Willow Road Waunakee, off Hwy M. The Athens Grill will have a cash bar, Gyros and salad available for purchase. Spencer Black served for 26 years in the State Legislature. He was Chair of the Assembly Natural Resources Committee and the Assembly Democratic Leader. He authored numerous environmental laws including Mining Moratorium, the Lower Wisconsin Riverway, and statewide recycling program. Since leaving the Legislature, Black has been Vice President for Conservation for the Sierra Club, the nation’s largest environmental organization, Professor of Urban and Regional Planning at University of Wisconsin and a columnist for the Capital Times newspaper.
A 43-year-old Jersey City firefighter is facing criminal charges after a woman told police that he rubbed his exposed penis on her leg at a Downtown bar last week.
An eleventh Jersey City cop has pleaded guilty to a conspiracy charge as part of a federal probe of the city's police department that brought down a former police chief last month.
The Jersey City police sergeant accused of hitting a city man with his car twice last year waived his first court appearance.
Jersey City kicked off Black History Month on Thursday night with a ceremony blending music, spoken word, and discourse.
Saturday is the big day for the 56 school champions who will be taking the stage at The Jersey Journal's 59th annual Hudson County Spelling Bee.
Claiming vindication and straining to derail the Russia probe, President Donald Trump declassified a top secret congressional memo, and suggested it proved the investigation of his presidential campaign was fatally flawed.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - EUROPACORP SA:
* CONFIRMS AGAIN THAT IT HAS INITIATED DISCUSSIONS WITH VARIOUS POTENTIAL FINANCIAL AND/OR INDUSTRIAL PARTNERS IN ORDER TO REINFORCE ITS FINANCIAL CAPACITY.
* ALL OF THESE DISCUSSIONS ARE STILL AT A PRELIMINARY STAGE
* WILL INFORM THE MARKET ONCE A PROJECT WILL BE CONCRETE
* SAYS "AT THIS STAGE ANY “ANNOUNCEMENT” CONCERNING THE NAME OF ANY FUTURE PARTNER WHATSOEVER IS NOT AN INFORMATION BUT A SPECULATION. " Source text: bit.ly/2GIJ0Jl Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
Singer/songwriter Michael Gaither will unleash his latest album on the world with a CD release party on Saturday, June 17. Gaither will sing songs from his latest collection of originals “Hey Karma” with accompanying bandmates Steve Kritzer, Jeff Baker and Glenn MacPherson at Jansen Music, 7960-J Soquel Drive, Aptos. Suggested donation is $10 to $20. Details: www.michaelgaither.com. Photo by Larry Colen.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Officials in the U.S. and in North Korea aren’t saying that the Singapore summit is back on for June 12, but both sides are preparing as if it’s a go.
The two nations are engaging in their most substantive talks yet about the meeting.
President Donald Trump tweeted Tuesday that he has a “great team” working on the summit and confirmed that a top North Korean official is heading to New York for talks with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.
Teams of U.S. officials have arrived at the Korean demilitarized zone and in Singapore to prepare for the meeting.
The more hopeful tone comes after two weeks of hard-nosed negotiating that included a communications blackout by the North and a public cancellation of the summit by Trump.
MIAMI (AP)  A Florida newspaper reports that comedian Hannibal Buress was arrested on a disorderly intoxication charge after an encounter with a police officer.
The Miami Herald first reported that 34-year-old Buress was booked into Miami-Dade jail at 1:57 a.m. Sunday and posted bail just before 6 a.m.
A video circulated on social media showed Buress handcuffed against a Miami patrol car.
According to the paper, Buress asked officers why he was being arrested. One officer said, "trespassing," but he wasn't charged with that.
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A police report obtained by the Herald said Buress asked an officer to call him an Uber, and when the officer refused, Buress became loud and belligerent.
Miami Police did not respond to calls and an email requesting to release the report on Sunday.
A call to his agent and an email to his attorney weren't immediately returned Sunday.
New audits are listing two cities and a government agency as "barely passable" after unveiling some potentially corrupt practices.
The cities of New Roads and Morgan City - as well as Baton Rouge's park service, BREC - are all getting a "D" grade from the Louisiana Legislative Auditor.
Those low marks have to do with some sort of alleged official misconduct.
BREC is accused of issuing fraudulent paychecks.
The city of New Roads is dealing with alleged mayoral malfeasance.
Also, Morgan City is in hot water for a city clerk charged with theft.
The full reports for all of these issues should be released later in the morning.
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March 31Tianjin Zhongxin Pharmaceutical Group Corp Ltd :
* Says it will use up to 6.5 million yuan to buy 20 percent stake in its Chinese medicine controlling unit, which is in charge of Bozhou industrial park construction project
* It will hold 71 percent stake in the Chinese medicine unit after transaction
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Waukesha-based construction and asphalt company Payne and Dolan, Inc. sold more than 21 acres of land along 2 Mile Road in the Town of Yorkville in Racine County.
Yorkville 2000 PTSK LLC purchased the property, located about one-half mile west of Interstate 94, on the south side of 2 Mile Road, from Payne and Dolan for $1.4 million, according to state records.
The LLC was registered on Jan. 5. The registered agent for the company is Martin Meyer, an attorney with Mawicke & Goisman, S.C. Meyer could not immediately be reached for comment.
The property has an assessed value of $1.2 million
The land is located just west of several industrial properties and small manufacturing companies.
The site is also directly across the interstate from South Hills Country Club where the owners, Hintz Holdings LLC, are attempting to sell the golf course and 430 acres of land for $32 million.
MADRID — Girona avoided conceding late this time, holding on to beat Catalan rival Espanyol 1-0 in the Spanish league on Monday.
After allowing injury-time goals in its last two league matches, Girona closed out the game at Espanyol to halt a four-game winless streak in all competitions.
David Timor scored in the first top-flight meeting between the Catalan clubs just before halftime at RCDE Stadium in Barcelona, moving Girona to ninth place.
It was the fourth loss in five league matches for Espanyol, which dropped to 16th in the 20-team standings, near the relegation zone.
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Chinese smuggling bust
Chinese Customs has launched one of its biggest crackdowns on smuggled wines, a move that has led to the discovery of 490 tonnes of contraband worth a total of RMB 230 million (US$33.8 million), including about 4,000 bottles of fine wines such as first growths Lafite, Mouton Rothschild and Pomerol’s Petrus. Source, The Drinks Business.
In front of the House Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection Subcommittee, former Equifax CEO Richard Smith answers questions from Subcommittee Vice Chair Rep. Gregg Harper (R-Miss.).
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Former president Jacob Zuma's son, Vusi Nhlakanipho Zuma, died as a result of lupus, a family representative said on Wednesday.
“[He] departed on the 1st July 2018 from complications of systematic lupus erythematosus, simply known as lupus,” said family spokesperson Linda Makatini in a statement.
Lupus disease causes chronic inflammation as an autoimmune response to the body’s own cells.
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The family said it would gather at home in Forest Town on Wednesday night for prayers to remember Vusi Zuma – who was the youngest son of Zuma and his late wife Kate Mantsho.
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MILWAUKEE -- The Social Development Commission has more than 400 openings for qualified low-income homeowners to receive free weatherization services.
That can include insulation, air sealing, furnace repair or replacement and more.
Homeowners can save hundreds of dollars each year.
"By performing weatherization, we're able to reduce their energy usage, which is gonna reduce their energy costs, so it's kind of a win-win all the way around," Steve Schuettke, weatherization operations manager said.
Low-income residents of Milwaukee County can find out if they qualify by contacting SDC’s weatherization department at 414-906-2700 or stop by the Social Development Commission located at 1730 W. North Avenue in Milwaukee.
Stephanie Coker Releases More Photos From Her Wedding
Media personality, Stephanie Coker who got married over the weekend took to her social media page to share more photos from the joyous event. Recall that the media personality’s wedding was well attended by celebrities including Tiwa Savage, Tunji ‘TeeBillz’ Balogun, Ehiz, Toke Makinwa and others. However, Tiwa Savage’s photo with her husband, TeeBillz at…
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GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — The city of Greenville has called on an outside consulting company to do an assessment of Greenville Fire/Rescue.
Developmental associates will be handling the evaluation and getting feedback from a number of parties including the city manager, fire chief, firefighters along with other departmental staff.
The assessment will look into what is and is not working within the department.
Greenville city manager Ann Wall released at statement on the assessment.
In part, it reads: “This assessment will help us identify what is working well, some of the key issues we face, and what opportunities there may be moving forward.”
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Nonfarm payrolls rose by 2oo,000 in January while the unemployment rate held steady at 4.1 percent, the Labor Department reported Friday.
Economists had expected nonfarm payrolls to grow by 180,000.
The better than expected jobs figures suggest the economy continued to expand in January. Average hourly earnings grew by 0.3 percent for the month, putting wages on pace for an annualized gain of 2.9 percent.
Jerusalem announcement: Washington, D.C., is the capital of the United States. Tokyo is the capital of Japan. Moscow is the capital of Russia. Paris is the capital of France. Jerusalem is the capital of Israel. Any questions?
Joe Sardotz, Milwaukie
Mueller investigation: Dear Mr. Mueller,
Please hurry.
Karen Shortt, Hood River
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Environmentalists are protesting Poland’s plan to allow hunters to shoot bison, while authorities say it is necessary for the well-being of the herd and will earn money for its upkeep.
Greenpeace had gathered well over 7,000 signatures by Monday afternoon on a letter asking Prime Minister Beata Szydlo to stop the plan. They say Europe’s largest mammals, which live in old-growth forests in northeastern Poland, are protected by law and a symbol of Poland’s nature.
Environment authorities have allowed the hunting of 10 bison in the Borecka forest, saying the herd there is too large and threatened with tuberculosis. They say limited hunting allows for a controlled elimination of weak animals, while earning funds to support the others.
There are on the Boston.com story from 16 hrs ago, titled Two men shot in Dorchester early Sunday. In it, Boston.com reports that:
Two men were shot in Dorchester early Sunday morning and were taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries, police said. The shooting took place in the area of 41 Browning Ave. around 2:30 a.m., according to Boston police spokeswoman Rachel McGuire.
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A strange discovery at BWI Airport leads to a traveler being detained.
Customs agents found the passenger trying to bring a stuffed puffin into the airport. Investigators say the passenger came to the U.S. on a flight from Iceland. After it was confiscated, agents let the traveler go "without penalty."
Atlantic puffins are a threatened species.
Paradise >> Life in Paradise and areas beyond have been reduced to a relatively business-like approach once again, with the Tuesday afternoon announcement from law enforcement and the Department of Water Resources that the mandatory evacuation for Butte and Yuba County has been reduced to an “evacuation warning.” DWR cited in its news conference better control of “flood control storage,” with regard to Lake Oroville and its auxiliary spillway, not to mention a better grasp on how to handle the incoming winter storms headed for the area.
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Musicians Mark Hoppus, Travis Barker and Matt Skiba of Blink-182 attend The 59th GRAMMY Awards at STAPLES Center on February 12, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for NARAS)
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Blink-182 will have regularly scheduled shows in Las Vegas starting in May after agreeing to a residency at a theater at the Palms casino-resort.
The “pop-punk” band and the parent company of the casino-resort, Station Casinos, on Monday announced the series of shows.
Palms general manager Jon Gray says the band is the “perfect fit for a true rock residency” at the property’s Pearl Concert Theater.
The venue can accommodate 2,500. Tickets for the 16 shows scheduled for this year go on sale Friday.
The residency is one of many pieces of the Palms’ $620 million overhaul, which also includes a 29,000-square-foot nightclub, a day club, and restaurants in partnership with celebrity chefs Bobby Flay, Michael Symon and Marc Vetri.
The property is west of the Las Vegas Strip.
The Frasers landed on the shores of Georgia in the Season 3 finale of Outlander, but Starz is already offering up your first sneak peek at Season 4!
At the end of the episode, the premium channel showed the first footage of next season featuring Jamie (Sam Heughan) and Claire (Caitriona Balfe) seeming to settle into a new life in the colonies. Claire declares they'll have a chance to start over and live the American dream. Jamie wonders if that's their dream before sharing a kiss on a grassy knoll.
The couple, who have never starved for an adventure, landed in the new world in 1766, one year after the start of the American Revolution. They're going to try to start their new lives just as the American settlers are beginning to fight for their freedom and then build a new nation — which means plenty of espionage, danger and revolution for them.
Outlander Season 4 officially hits in 2018.
For Jet Thompson, living at the Trezevant senior living community is part of a family tradition. She has been a resident there for the past 16 years recently celebrating her 96th birthday her mother had lived there for 20 years starting in 1981, and now two of her daughters are on the waiting list for admission.
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The U.S. official said Trump was specifically briefed not to raise the issue and told it wouldn't play well, but the first thing the president said at the dinner was, "My staff told me not to say this." Trump then went around asking each leader whether they were sure they didn't want a military solution, according to the official, who added that each leader told Trump in clear terms they were sure.
Kenneth Wainstein, a partner with Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP, holds up a report detailing accounts of academic fraud in association with the athletic department at UNC during a press conference Oct. 22, 2014. Chuck Liddy cliddy@newsobserver.com
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Isaiah Martinez, right, wrestles in the 2017 NCAA Championships. Martinez, who won NCAA titles in his first two seasons at Illinois then was upset in this year’s final as a junior, leads the Illini into a match at Fresno State on Nov. 17.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam is asking President Donald Trump to declare a major disaster in the state following severe storms on Memorial Day weekend.
The governor's request Wednesday seeks federal assistance for recovery efforts in 12 counties affected by strong winds, rain and hail.
The storms on May 27 and May 28 knocked out power to more than 180,000 customers in Memphis alone. Power lines were knocked down and fallen trees damaged homes and blocked roads. No deaths were reported.
Damage assessments to utilities totaled $15.9 million. Officials say an additional $14.6 million has been spent on emergency work, including debris cleanup.
Tennessee's members of Congress are urging Trump to approve federal disaster assistance for Blount, Cumberland, Fayette, Knox, Loudon, Morgan, Putnam, Rhea, Roane, Sevier, Shelby and Smith counties.
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The Indianapolis Colts return home this week as they look to rebound following their loss against Seattle in Week 4. This effort will come against the San Francisco 49ers, who are hungry for their first win of the season.
While there are plenty of reasons for optimism in this contest, there are a number of concerns as well.
Let’s take a look at five of these causes for concern as the Colts host the 49ers:
Carlos Hyde
Hyde is by far the most capable weapon the 49ers have. In his first four games this season, Hyde has produced 321 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 65 rushes. That output gives him roughly five yards per carry.
Hyde’s running ability is complemented by his receiving ability, as he has 17 receptions for 88 yards this season, putting him behind only Pierre Garcon for most receptions on the team.
While the Colt’s run defense has taken a step forward this season, Hyde will be the second most talented running back they will have faced this season, only trailing Todd Gurley.
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo has been banned for five games after shoving a referee following his red card during Real Madrid’s 3-1 victory over Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup on Sunday.
The Spanish football federation said on Monday that Ronaldo has been suspended for one game for the red card and four games for pushing referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea in the back.
Ronaldo will miss Wednesday’s return leg of the Spanish Super Cup in Madrid plus the first four matches of the Spanish league season.
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The Idaho Mountain Express reports that the city council on Monday unanimously approved the ban and waived a provision requiring the ordinance be read at two more council meetings. However, a developer has already started the process to get approval to build a gas station on Main Street and there's some question about the timing of the ordinance being approved fast enough.
SAN ANTONIO — Joseph Kilgore scored nine of his 11 points in the second half as Texas A&M-Corpus Christi got off to a slow start before rallying in the second period for a 56-51 win over Incarnate Word on Saturday afternoon for its fourth straight victory.
Trailing 32-24 at the break, the Islanders tracked Incarnate Word until Kareem South, who finished with 11 points and nine rebounds, hit a jumper for a 45-44 lead with 7:06 remaining. It was their first lead since midway of the first half. Sean Rhea made four free throws and Myles Smith added one in the final 34 seconds to seal the win.
Kilgore now has 1,001 points in his career.
A&M-CC (8-12, 5-5) had lost six of its last seven games before winning four straight in Southland Conference play.
Reality TV personality Kim Kardashian says she once stole a lipstick with her partner-in-crime fashion designer Nicole Richie.In a new post on her official website, Kim recalled an incident when she shoplifted from a drug store with Richie when she was 11-years-old.Saying that she had "always been really interested in beauty" since young age, Kim wrote: "When Nicole Richie and I were around 11, we went into a drugstore in Malibu and took lipstick. We thought we were so badass."The "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" star, who is now 36 years old added: "I can't remember the name of the colour, but it was a brown shade from Revlon. I wasn't much of a partier growing up, so this was about as rebellious as I got."Kardashian West, who can now claim her own range of (currently sold out) creme liquid lippy in addition to sister Kylie Jenner's hugely popular Lip Kit collection, also 'fessed up about her inability to stop raiding her mother's makeup bag as a kid.
YOKOHAMA (REUTERS) - More than 100 Pikachus danced and paraded in the Japanese port city of Yokohama on Monday (Aug 14), part of a festival celebrating the mobile phone game Pokemon Go.
"When a lot of Pikachus appeared, they were so cute I couldn't handle it," said Ken Kuno, 36, after watching the parade of chubby yellow characters.
The game requires players to "catch" virtual creatures, one of the best-known of which is the mouse-like Pikachu, by going to real-world locations where the game places them.
The festival, which is jointly organised by Yokohama city and The Pokemon Company, features a total of 15,000 Pikachus and will end on Tuesday, the event organisers have said.
The game became a global sensation upon its release in 2016, breaking records for mobile app downloads and revenue. The game's developers say that it has been downloaded 650 million times since its release.
A Scottish man has been charged with purposely infecting four men with HIV and trying to pass the virus to six more from October 2015 to December 2016. Creative Commons
The new senior prefects at Glengormley High School were recently selected.
The new heads and deputy heads are pictured at the Ballyclare Road School.
The 2017/2018 team is made up of Jordan Cupples (Head Boy), Leia Cassells (Head Girl), Cameron Hughes (Deputy Head Boy) and Amy Millar (Deputy Head Girl).
Defense expert witness Mike Meshulam concludes his testimony on glass fractures and the damage done to the windshield on the Kendhammer vehicle.
China's minimum living standard guarantee, named dibao, is receiving fresh interest in the region as countries from Korea to India turn to universal basic income to boost their economies and combat the coming automation-induced job crisis. UBI, or the regular distribution of free money to all citizens as a form of social security, has been on the fringes of economic policy debate since the late 18th century, and gained credence in the 1960s after Milton Friedman advocated a minimum income guarantee in his book Capitalism and Freedom.
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After introducing a $150 discount to the recently-introduced HTC U Ultra to Team HTC loyalty members, it seems that “Spring is Sprung” at HTC’s website in the US.
While the discount for the U Ultra is curtailed to just $50 for a $699 price tag, last year’s HTC 10 gets a more hefty $200 cut to $499. The Sprint-only Bolt is now down by $150 to $450. Late 2015’s One A9 has sunk to a more humble $199, $300 off. JBL’s Reflect Aware C USB-C earbuds are now half-off at just $99.99. If you plan on getting any other accessories with a device purchase, they also get half-off the price.
The deals are available through April 23, though availability is subject to change at any time.
Turkish-backed Syrian forces on Sunday secured control of the Syrian town of Afrin after a nearly two-month offensive, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan confirmed. Turkey on Jan. 20 intensified its operation in Afrin against the Kurdish militia, which Turkey considers a terror group. Erdogan in a statement said the troops seized control of the town Sunday morning and started to clear out landmines. The allied troops raised their flags in Afrin and fired celebratory shots. “In Afrin’s center, it is no longer the rags of the terror organization that are waving, but rather the symbols of peace and unity,” Erdogan said. Turkish Deputy Prime Minister Bekir Bozdag on Monday said Turkey would hand over the town to “its real owners.” The Kurdish militia vowed to respond to the takeover with guerrilla tactics. The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the intensified fighting drove out more than 200,000 civilians in less than three days and killed dozens of others.
Give this a listen. Brad Paisley turned a Poem by Johnny Cash into a song. It’s called “Gold all over the Ground”. The lyrics of the poem were written 50 years ago by Johnny Cash and are about his wife June Carter Cash.
What do you think?
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Rachel Maddow shares exclusive footage of some roads in Puerto Rico that are clear and passable even though FEMA insists they are not and won't use them to deliver help to victims of Hurricane Maria.
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Installing sirens is one of a raft of solutions offered to the City of Perth in a damning analysis of its emergency management plan. Dylan Caporn explains the significance of the analysis.
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An Easter egg hunt has been organised by the Old Windsor Guides. The guides are still raising money to build a new campsite which is going to cost a total of £120,000. They have Wickwood Campsite in the great park but it needs to be rebuilt to be accessible for all.
TORONTO — Jozy Altidore opened the scoring in the 67th minute and Toronto FC beat the Seattle Sounders 2-0 on Saturday in the MLS Cup to become the first Canadian champion in league history.
Toronto avenged a penalty-shootout loss to Seattle last year in the title game.
In the 67th, Sebastian Giovinco’s pass from just inside the Seattle half helped Altidore split a pair of defenders. Altidore took a few steps to his left and fired the ball over goalkeeper Stefan Frei, setting off a wild celebration among the 30,584 fans that left BMO Field shaking.
Victor Vasquez made it 2-0 in injury time when from close range after substitute Armando Cooper’s shot rebounded off the post.
Altidore scored in Toronto’s 1-0 victory over Columbus Crew in the Eastern Conference final. He had 15 goals in the regular season, second on the team to Giovinco’s 16.
Parents of students at A.C. Flora High School are on edge after multiple students were arrested this week and charged with having weapons on school grounds.
Indiana man, 83, dies in fall from Michigan waterfalls
TORCH LAKE TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — An 83-year-old Indiana man has died after falling 80 feet at waterfalls in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
State police say Lloyd Gremaux slipped Monday at Hungarian Falls in Houghton County. The New Haven, Indiana, man was pronounced dead at the scene.
Hungarian Falls are a series of falls that drop into Torch Lake.
Misinformation that continues to poison
IN a recent article, the Messages of Ahiara, an incisive piece buttressed with logic and reason, which refuted some popular but erroneous notions of tribalism and secession in Nigeria, drew a lot of hostile responses from some of my readers. They lobbed curses and hauled invectives at me. However, to me, it was all exhilarating. I relish rejoinders to my writings, be them abusive or appreciative. The post Misinformation that continues to poison appeared first on Vanguard News... Read Full Story
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — A Pitt County couple was arrested Sunday after the Sheriff’s Office said drug paraphernalia was found at their home near their four-year-old son.
Caroline Marie Cole, 31, and James Anthony Jones, 38, were arrested on charges of child neglect/abuse and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Both have been released on bond.
Police say two teenage girls who went missing in Buckingham at the weekend have been found.
Kelsey Cooney and Summer Jones, both 14, were last seen in the town at around midday on July 1.
They were located safe and well on the afternoon of Wednesday July 4.
Police say they would like to thank the public for their assistance in locating the teenagers.
STEPHENS, Robert Dale; of Crossville, TN formerly of Oxford; unexpectedly November 2, 2016; age 67; Robert served in the U.S. Air Force. He retired from General Motors and served as an Oakland County Sheriff. He enjoyed traveling and restoring cars. Memorial service Saturday 3:00 p.m. at Lewis E. Wint & Son Funeral Home, Clarkston where friends may visit from 2:00 p.m. until time of service. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Online Guestbook www.wintfuneralhome.com
Strop (calf) pitched in a minor-league game Monday and will return to Cactus League action Thursday, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.
Strop continues to progress well from a calf injury that has sidelined him all spring. With a timetable for return finally in place, there's legitimate reason to believe he could actually be ready in time for the regular season.
ATLANTA (AP) – Lawmakers have backed a spending plan increasing state law enforcement pay and providing money for storm recovery in south Georgia, sending it to Gov. Nathan Deal.
The Georgia House and Senate on Tuesday voted in favor of $600 million in additional spending to this year’s budget. Deal plans to sign the measure on Wednesday in Augusta.
The plan includes $5 million intended for recovery work in communities affected by the recent storms that killed 16 people in Georgia. It also includes about $27 million for a previously announced 20 percent pay raise for state law enforcement agencies, $50 million for a new cyber security program in Augusta and $109 million for public schools.
Both chambers now focus on a proposed $49 billion budget for the financial year starting July 1.
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TCPalm takes you on a tour of the all the murals created so far in Hobe Sound. JEREMIAH WILSON/TCPALM
Think Lady Gaga lip-synched that halftime performance? Here are her isolated vocals, taken straight off her mic.
Keep in mind, she’s suspended from the inside of the NRG Stadium roof while singing – plus she’s also dancing when she hits the stage. Not the easiest conditions under which to hit the notes, which makes what she was actually doing even more remarkable.
Now, envision yourself hanging from a wire with a mic in your hand – and judge for yourself.
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio — Justin Turner scored 20 points, Demajeo Wiggins added 13 and Bowling Green overcame a 19-point first-half deficit to beat Kent State 70-62 on Saturday to sweep the season series against the Golden Flashes.
Rodrick Caldwell scored 12 points and Antwon Lillard 11 for the Falcons (14-9, 5-5 Mid-American Conference), who trailed 31-25 at halftime after shooting 9 of 33 (27.3 per cent) from the field.
BJ Duling’s basket with five minutes left in the first half gave Kent State a 29-10 lead. Bowling Green led 54-53 on Turner’s jumper with 5:54 left. The lead traded hands until Wiggins’s go-ahead dunk sparked an 8-1 run for a 64-57 lead. Kent State closed to 66-62 on Adonis De La Rosa’s layup with 1:13 to go before Caldwell sealed it with two free throws.
De La Rosa and Jaylin Walker scored 20 points apiece and Jalen Avery added 11 for Kent State (12-11, 6-4), which saw its three-game win streak end.
After 14 years, Angelina County Auditor Eddie Gray is stepping down from the position.
Gray will officially leave the office he was hired for 1 4 years ago on Aug.25. Gray has been the auditor for 14 years, starting in 2003. From 1996-2001, Gray was the assistant County Auditor. Gray moved to Lufkin with his wife Sheryl from Houston in 1971.
"When I came into the office of county auditor, there was a $2 million deficit in the fund balance of the general budget. To date, we have a $10 million dollar positive fund balance. I can't take credit for all that. That was done by the hard work of the commissioners court and the county judges, for both county judges."
The job of county auditor is not elected. District Judges have the power in hiring an auditor that works independently of the commissioners court. Gray said the plan is to accept applications through mid July and for the judges to announce a hire by the time Gray steps down.
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Heartbreak on Total Bellas for Nikki when John Cena suggests they 'not go through' with wedding She wanted children and he did not
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The UWM Wind Ensemble presents a collaborative concert featuring wind ensemble players from UWM, Carroll University, and Italian conservatories.
Price: General – $12 Seniors, UWM Faculty and Staff – $8 Students and under 18 – Free Majors and Music Directors – Free
DETROIT — It was cold this afternoon at Comerica Park. Cold and gray and the Tigers, they played accordingly. They didn’t pitch, they rarely hit and the end […]
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UFC 217: Bisping vs. St-Pierre Press Conference Replay
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Former welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre stepped away from the sport after defending the 170-pound title nine consecutive times in November 2013. “Rush” returns to the cage for the first time in four years to challenge middleweight titleholder Michael Bisping in the UFC 217 main event at Madison Square Garden.
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Thursday, Oct. 12, from 4 to 7:45 pm is National Fossil Day 2017 at the Oak Bluffs library. According to a press release, everyone is invited. It’s a drop-in and mingle event. Everyone is encouraged to bring fossils to show to others or to ask about.
There will be presenters from the Martha’s Vineyard Museum; Jessica Cundiff, Joe Martinez, and Scott Smyers from the Harvard Museum of Comparative Zoology; Betsy Dripps and Jill Bouck from the Polly Hill Arboretum; Janet Holladay of Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary; along with Duncan Caldwell, Jacob and Sam Gurney, Michael Wooley, Bill Moody, Anne and Wendy Fulbert, Fred Hotchkiss, and others.
LAFAYETTE, Ind — Bottles of Wish Bone salad dressing are being recalled. The FDA says Pinnacle Foods Inc. is recalling 15 oz. bottles of Wish Bone House Italian Salad Dressing due to a mislabeling error.
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According to the FDA, a limited number of bottles did not declare that the product contains milk and egg, which are known allergens. The salad dressing is safe to eat if you do not have a milk or egg allergy.
Anyone who does have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk or egg could have a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction to the salad dressing. No illnesses have been reported at this time. Almost 8,000 cases of the salad dressing are being recalled.
Customers can return the product for a full refund and call Pinnacle Foods at 1-888-299-7646 with any questions.
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In a matter of alleged encroachment on a graveyard in Latifabad taluka of Hyderabad, the Sindh High Court has issued notices to the respondents here Friday. The Hyderabad Circuit Bench of justice Khadim Hussain M Shaikh and justice Mehmood A Khan summoned the officials along with the relevant record for February 13 hearing.
The officials include Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Saleem Rajput, Municipal Commissioner Shahid Ali Khan of Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (HMC), Assistant Commissioner Latifabad and In Charge Anti Encroachment Cell.—APP
Image caption The fire broke out in Donegall Avenue, south Belfast, on Wednesday evening
A woman in her 80s has died following a house fire in south Belfast.
The blaze at the house in Donegall Avenue was reported to police at about 17:45 BST on Wednesday.
A Northern Ireland Ambulance Service spokesman said the woman was taken to hospital in a "serious condition".
PSNI chief insp Gavin Kirkpatrick said she died a short time later, adding: "An investigation into the cause of the fire, which is not believed to be suspicious, has now commenced."
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RICHMOND, Va. --
Light The Night Walk Saturday October 7
Innsbrook North Shore Commons Lawn, 4901 Lake Brook Dr., Glen Allen,
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Light The Night Walk funds treatments that are saving the lives of patients today. LLS is making cures happen by providing patient support services, advocating for lifesaving treatments and pioneering the most promising cancer research anywhere. And it's all happening now. Not someday, but today. Each year friends, families and coworkers form teams to raise money in support of our mission and to celebrate, honor and remember those touched by cancer.
Registration starts at 5 and the walk is at 7 pm. For more information visit
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The size of the Beyond Tablet (Beyond Screen) is large and the color is warm white, cyan and blue. There are five game maps that you put on top of the tablet to play.
There are two games that play sounds, and you have to listen and remember it. There are two other games about music. In the last one, you touch the circle to spin it, and it chooses categories such as science, social studies, art, music and more. Then it asks you a question about the topic, and if you answer it right, you get a star.
The Beyond Tablet was really fun and exciting. It was really big, and that’s what I liked. It was also a little heavy, but I was OK with it. Out of the five game maps, I like the one in which you had to answer questions about science, social studies and more. Also I liked that all games except two had four players, so all of us could play — my mom, stepdad, brother and I.
Ages: 8 and older
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The effectiveness of a dam depends on how it is operated.
It is not constructed well if it stores water when there is a shortage of it already and if it collects flood water that goes to waste all the while providing water in times of a shortage, it is well thought out.
In our case a very high percentage of flow in the rivers takes place in the three months when the occurrence of floods is great.
Under the Water Accord of 1991, the federal body, Indus River System Authority (IRSA), determines when the dams are to be filled and when water is to be released from the dams.
IRSA has warned of a 25 percent shortage for the irrigation of crops due to reduced storage in the dams.
The shortages will keep on increasing until more storage capacity is added to the system by building a dam.
Sindh has three votes in IRSA against only one vote for Punjab.
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Search for Ghost Ship warehouse fire victims continues in Oakland
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Smith was released by the Mariners on Tuesday, Mike Curto of the Tacoma Rainiers radio network reports.
Smith signed a minor-league contract with Seattle over the offseason, but he's been lackluster at best with the Triple-A squad. In four appearances (one as a starter, three as a reliever), he has a 6.10 ERA and a 1.98 WHIP, even with a 14:3 K:BB in 10.1 frames. He has some big-league experience to his name, but at 30 years old, he seems like nothing more than an organizational depth piece wherever he lands.
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Cash 5' game
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Indiana Lottery's "Cash 5" game were:
01-18-23-41-43
(one, eighteen, twenty-three, forty-one, forty-three)
Estimated jackpot: $347,500
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The beloved Christmas classic comes to life this week at The Livery, and will captivate the audiences as a live 1940s radio broadcast.
An ensemble cast helps bring the few dozen characters to life on stage, the radio play follows the story of idealistic George Bailey, as he considers ending his life one fateful Christmas Eve.
Directed by Nina Reynolds, the live radio play following the beloved story many have come to know as a Christmas classic, stars: Matt Hussey, Floyd Herman, Erin Marshall, Debbie Cosford, Tony McQuail and Bob Marshall.
‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ live radio play at The Livery has performances on Thursday, December 14, Friday, December 15 and Saturday, December 16 starting at 8pm. There will also be a matinee performance on Sunday, December 17 at 2pm.
Call the box office at 519-524-6262, or visit thelivery.ca for performance and ticket information or to purchase tickets.
The five-times world champion died earlier this month at the age of 60 after suffering a heart attack.
His coffin was draped in a Union Flag, with a dartboard placed on top with three arrows stuck in it for what appeared to be a perfect 180 score.
A championship trophy was also inside the hearse. The private ceremony was held at Carmountside Crematorium in Stoke-on-Trent, where family and friends were asked to wear darts or football shirts.
His funeral notice described him as “a devoted dad to Louise and James, much-missed grandad and cherished partner to Bex”.
Congress to move resolution in Assembly demanding statue of Jack Sequeira in assembly complex. Govt delaying casino policy, says Cong after CLP meet
The country singer, 32, and a nurse Hannah Lee Fowler married this Saturday, April 15th in Cedartown, Georgia.
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Lexington Medical Center is the first hospital in South Carolina to use a brand new device proven to reduce the risk of stroke in a substantial number of patients.
Learn about this life-saving technology on the hospital’s blog: http://blog.lexmed.com/2017/02/finding-closure-new-heart-device-reduces-stroke-risk/
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False teeth were stolen during a break-and-enter in Delhi last week.
Norfolk OPP received a report of a break-in on William Street around 3:10 a.m. last Thursday.
Police were told that somebody had gained entry to the property and made off with three sets of dentures.
Norfolk OPP are investigating.
About Stockport Car Scheme
Stockport Car Scheme is a service designed to support people to stay independent. They provide trained volunteers who use their own cars to take people to appointments. This could be medical such as hospital/doctors, opticians or dentist. The service takes people to social groups and day centres and to visit friends and relatives either in hospitals, care homes or at their homes. They also accompany people to do shopping.
Director Darren Tucker holds a Jack Russell blend puppy in the adoption room at Morgan County Animal Control in Hartselle last week. [CRYSTAL VANDER WEIT/DECATUR DAILY] Brian Patterson is licked by a Jack Russell blend puppy at Morgan County Animal Control in Hartselle.
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Brooke is this week’s awesome ‘Allstate Kid of the Week.‘ Brooke is the definition of selfless. Among many other things, one thing Brooke does is directs plays in her community and donates the proceeds to those in need. Keep being great, Brooke!
President Nicolás Maduro launched the first ever government-backed cryptocurrency last month to boost capital and circumvent previous U.S. sanctions against the regime. Marcelo_Garcia Marcelo_Garcia/picture-alliance/dpa/AP Images
ATHENS Greece's largest opposition party, the conservative New Democracy, said on Tuesday it would not support the deal cut by Athens and its lender when it comes to parliament.
"We will not vote in the new austerity measures that cut pension and tax Greece more," spokesman Vassilis Kikilias told Reuters.
The government has a small but working majority. It is expected to succeed in passing the new measures which stem from latest bailout review by the European Union and International Monetary Fund.
(Reporting by Lefteris Papadimas Editing by Jeremy Gaunt)
This property is for sale. This home contains 10 rooms including 5 bedrooms and has a livable surface of 340 m². It is a 19th century property. This residence has a fireplace. This home contains 1 kitchen including a bathtub and a washroom. It has 2 living rooms, 1 dining room and a dressing room. The property comprises a courtyard, a closed garden, a porch and a heated swimming pool. This residence contains a tennis court.
Actor and screenwriter Joseph Bologna — who was part of one of Hollywood's most beloved couples with wife Renée Taylor — passed away at the age of 82 on Sunday, August 13, in Duarte, Calif. Photo credit: Getty Images
Joseph had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2014. He got his start working with Renée — who he married in 1965 — on the play "Lovers and Other Strangers." The adaptation became a hit film in 1970, although the screenwriters didn't appear in the movie. Photo credit: Getty Images
Marcia Clark and the rest of the prosecution had overwhelming evidence to win this case; however, hings didn't turn out that way.
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Tim Muffet takes a look at how pirate radio changed the face of broadcasting.
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The Richmond County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help finding a missing Augusta man.
Alonzo Ware Henderson, 33-years old of Carp Drive in Augusta, was reported missing Saturday, May 26 at around 9 p.m. Henderson is 5-feet-7-inches tall and weighs around 180 lbs. He was last seen riding a gray bicycle through the Jennings Homes subdivision. At the time, he was wearing a blue polo shirt, blue jeans, and blue and white Patrick Ewing shoes. He's known to frequent the Jennings Homes subdivision.
If you have any information about Henderson's whereabouts, please contact Inv. Anthony Gregory at 706-821-1451 or 706-821-1020.
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Feb 14 Henry Morgan Ltd:
* Intention to purchase further shares in HHL
* John Bridgeman has issued instructions to its brokers to seek to acquire further shares in Hunter Hall International
* John Bridgeman seeks to acquire further shares in Hunter Hall at prices up to $2.40 per share
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Oracle matched analysts' revenue targets and beat adjusted profit estimates during the company's fiscal Q3, but the stock was down more than 3% in after hours trading.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has confirmed President Donald Trump's pick to lead the National Security Agency and the U.S. Cyber Command.
Paul Nakasone was confirmed Tuesday. The Senate also approved of his military promotion to general.
He replaces the current director, Mike Rogers, who is retiring.
Nakasone is a longtime member of the cryptologic community.
He's had several top-level intelligence posts. He commanded the U.S. Army Cyber Command and held military intelligence positions in Afghanistan, Iraq and the Republic of Korea.
The Port of Long Beach is one of the biggest ports in the country. It and its neighbor, the Port of Los Angeles, handle 390 billion dollars worth of goods every year.
And business has boomed as the economy has improved. U.S. consumers bought more stuff; ships started getting bigger to meet demand; the Port of Long Beach invested billions.
Seventy percent of the ships that dock at the port come from China. So talk of a trade war has everybody's attention down on the docks.
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After the head chef left, the owner decided to close this eatery. He says it could become a permanent space for a chef pop-up series.
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There are few people in professional wrestling more respected than William Regal (Lord Steven Regal, if you’re nasty). The general manager and one of the faces and masterminds behind WWE’s NXT brand has been everywhere and has done it all, but spent the vast majority of his wrestling career playing pompous stuffed shirts or dastardly bruises. As such, it’s not often that Regal — either the person or the character — really gets a chance to cut loose.
Thankfully, Regal is currently on a house show tour with NXT on the west coast, and when the show stopped by Sacramento, California, Regal not only got to cut loose, but he got to cut a rug. He was welcoming the crowd back from intermission when the familiar strains of No Way Jose’s theme song broke in. And as everyone knows, it’s nearly impossible to not move your body to No Way Jose’s theme song. Generally in an incredibly sensual manner.
William Regal is only human.
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuela has rejected a United Nations proposal to send its longstanding border dispute with neighboring Guyana to an international court.
Foreign Affairs Minister Jorge Arreaza said Wednesday that his country will push for a diplomatic settlement spelled out in a 1966 agreement signed in Geneva.
His comment comes a day after U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres announced that he is sending the case to the International Court of Justice.
U.N. officials cite a provision of the Geneva accord that gives the secretary-general authority to find a solution if the two countries can't.
The territorial dispute between the two South American countries dates back to 1899. The swath of disputed land makes up 40 percent of Guyana.
Harmony Union School in Occidental is on a voluntary lockdown after threatening graffiti was found in a bathroom, officials said.All students are safe, according to officials.There are two schools on the campus; one is kindergarten through first grade and the other is second through eighth grade.Sheriff's officials say the school will be in contact with parents.
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon called the attack in Charlottesville, Virginia, over the weekend a disturbing display of bigotry and violence.
One person was killed and 19 others injured when a white supremacist allegedly rammed a car into counterprotesters on Saturday.
In a message to U.S. employees, Dimon said such violence is unacceptable in America.
"The racist behavior on display by these perpetrators of hate should be condemned and has no place in a country that draws strength from our diversity and humanity," wrote Dimon, who is also chairman of Business Roundtable.
In a separate statement co-authored by Dimon, Business Roundtable said that its CEOs "will never accept such intolerance and hate" as demonstrated in Charlottesville over the weekend.
"Racism has no place in our businesses, our communities or our country," the group said in a statement.
HONG KONG, March 28 Hong Kong-leader elect Carrie Lam said on Tuesday she is "very determined" to tackle the city's housing problem when she becomes chief executive later this year.
Lam, the financial hub's former chief secretary, was chosen on Sunday by a 1,200-person committee to lead the city, pledging in her victory speech to unite political divisions that have hindered policy-making and legislative work.
The high cost of housing in Hong Kong is one of the city's biggest social issues. Lam also pledged during her campaign to tackle the problem by increasing land supply.
She was speaking at a Credit Suisse investment conference in Hong Kong attended by around 200 business and financial professionals. (Reporting By Venus Wu; Writing by Anne Marie Roantree; Editing by Paul Tait)
Japanese finance minister Aso is back on the wires now, continuing his speech in Parliament on TPP, FX and Mnuchin.
Key Headlines via Bloomberg:
Mnuchin knows markets, can talk on that basis
Mnuchin understands its hard to include FX in trade deals
There was a request from the US on FX in TPP talks, there was no deal on FX in TPP
FX intervention is approved by the G7 and G20
A weaker USD and the Fed raising rates is a contradiction
What is a good FX level is different depending on industry
G7 and G20 have agreed that its best if FX is set by the market
Bradley has yet to be used in a save situation over his five appearances in Cactus League play and has yielded four runs on six hits and four walks over 7.1 innings.
Manager Torey Lovullo said earlier this month that the competition to replace the departed Fernando Rodney as closer was "wide open," and little clarity on that front has since emerged. Like Bradley, his top competitors for the ninth-inning role, Brad Boxberger and Yoshihisa Hirano, haven't received a save opportunity or finished a game, making it difficult to determine who Lovullo favors at the back of the bullpen. After submitting a stellar 1.73 ERA and 79:21 K:BB in 73 frames for the Diamondbacks a season ago, Bradley will still be worth rostering in most settings even if he ends up returning to a multi-inning setup role in 2018.
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A huge plume of smoke hung over Birmingham city centre on Tuesday afternoon.
Shoppers and motorists looked up at the blue sky and bright sunshine to see the thick black smoke.
It was caused by a "big bin fire" close to the Aston Expressway.
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Samad Miah took the above image of the fire.
West Midlands Fire Service said crews were called to the car park near Matalan at around 4.15pm.
"It was a big bin fire in a car park near Dartmouth Circus," a spokesman said.
West Midlands Police said no roads were closed and traffic was not affected.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP)  The man accused of fatally shooting a woman and wounding six people at a Tennessee church in September faces a 43-count indictment, including first-degree murder, attempted murder and felony civil rights intimidation charges.
The indictment in Davidson County charges 26-year-old Emanuel Kidega Samson in the Burnette Chapel Church of Christ shooting in Nashville. He's been held without bond since September. His arraignment is Tuesday.
His September arrest affidavit says Samson waived his rights and told police he arrived armed and fired at Burnette.
In October, Nashville Police Detective Steve Jolley testified that a note in Samson's car referenced a white supremacist's 2015 massacre at a South Carolina black church. Jolley said Samson also told him he didn't give much thought to race or religion, and heard voices and had visions.
Jose Mourinho’s side were level at the break against West Ham (Picture: Getty)
Where would we be without goal line technology?
Well, Manchester United might have been 1-0 ahead against West Ham at the London Stadium without it but thankfully the scoreline remained level after Antonio Valencia somehow missed a glaring chance from within the six-yard box.
The Ecuadorian’s not known for his prowess in front of goal it was harder for the 30-year-old to miss than to score against Darren Randolph, who pulled off a stunning one hand save.
The save was behind the Republic of Ireland goalkeeper and replays showed that Valencia was only an inch or two away from giving United the lead.
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The bylaw, which was enacted in 2016, was aimed at regulating ride-sharing companies and updating regulations that govern taxis and limousines.
A woman died in crash in a Montcalm County.
It happened last Wednesday morning at the intersection of Sidney Road and Mt. Hope Road in Crystal Township.
Troopers say a woman driving when she hit a truck driving through the intersection.
Sheryl Reinsmith, the passenger in the truck, was killed.
Both the driver and passenger of the other vehicle and the driver of the truck were taken to the hospital with injuries.
The cause of the accident remains under investigation.
Hi everyone I am a senior undergrad with decent experinece in low level programming, math , FPGA prototyping. I want to expand my skillset and it looks like the field of AI and ML specific hardware is one of great growth. Any pointers to projects relating to the above fields that I can implement on my own and learn a lot.
The home of Enrique Marquez stands on Tomlinson Avenue in Riverside, California on December 18, 2015. Marquez is accused of supplying assault rifles to the couple who massacred 14 people in San Bernardino, California.
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This week, Education Dive took a deeper look at higher ed retention in a special spotlight issue. Among those pieces were looks at the role of mobile apps in retaining students, as well as nine charts detailing the current state of retention and completion. Also in higher ed: Could Amazon have its eyes on the growing alternative credentialing business?
And with potential implications for all levels of the educational spectrum, President Donald Trump's first State of the Union address included a call for expanded vocational education opportunities.
Be sure to check out a quick look at how this year's flu season is hitting schools and districts in at least a dozen states and more in this week's most-read posts from Education Dive!
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Today’s guests include Adam Shepard and Eric Zorn. Bill and Wendy talk about Bill’s trip to New York, his experience watching SNL live from Colin Jost’s dressing room, Easter, politics, and much more.
You can find Bill and Wendy on Twitter at @billwendyshow, and on Facebook at Bill Leff and Wendy Snyder. The Bill and Wendy Show airs Monday through Friday from ten a.m. to noon, then streaming from noon to one p.m.
A mysterious skeleton found on a fence in Sydney’s Northern Beaches has baffled locals as to what it could actually be.
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(WAVY) A driver’s license is like a ticket to freedom for a teenager, or at least that’s the way it’s been viewed for generations. That seems to be changing.
Data obtained from the Virginia DMV shows a sharp decline in teen drivers, a 55 percent drop in the number of 16- year-olds getting a driver’s license between 2000 and 2015.
Raven Lamb avoided getting a driver’s license for eight years. She’s now learning to drive at 24.
“It’s scary getting out on the road at 16 cause you’re trying to make sure you don’t hit nobody and you see the news, all these accidents and you’re like ‘oh my God I don’t want to hit nobody,’ ” Lamb says.
AAA has looked into the phenomenon of delayed driving. They found graduated licenses don’t deter teens, but cost does.
Fewer of them have jobs and the money to pay for a car, gas or insurance.
Sometimes I hear people say, “I wish I had more choice on the ballot” or “I wish I had someone else to vote for.”
Target is buying a delivery logistics company to help it offer same-day delivery service to in-store shoppers.
Software made by San Francisco-based Grand Junction connects retailers with about 700 delivery companies around the country that pick up items from distribution centers and take them to customers.
Expanding delivery and making it faster have been key areas retailers have focused on to attract convenience-seeking shoppers.
Target has been working with Grand Junction to test same-day delivery at a New York store. Shoppers there can ask to have items delivered that day for a fee. Target plans to expand the service to other New York locations this year, then bring it to other major cities next year.
Minneapolis-based Target Corp. did not say how much it is paying for Grand Junction.
Kenny Hill and the TCU Horned Frogs host West Virginia in a top-25 game Saturday at Amon Carter Stadium. LM Otero AP
One of our favorite contributors, Star Novak, sent in this photo, explaining: “In September 2016, this 1946 Fairchild participated in the spot landing contest at the first Amelia Earhart Airport Fly-In at K59 in Atchinson, Kansas.”
ATEQ TPMS Tools has launched a new TPMS educational video on how to perform a stationary TPMS relearn procedure on a 2011 Ford Fusion. The video features the ATEQ VT56 TPMS tool to reset the TPMS system.
A stationary relearn procedure allows new TPMS sensor IDs to be transferred to the vehicle’s ECU without driving a vehicle, ATEQ said. This type of relearn procedure requires a TPMS activation tool to trigger the sensors when the vehicle is in learn mode either by using a TPMS diagnostic tool or diagnostic scan tool.
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Video filmed by ITV News shows TV presenter Ant McPartlin returning home just before 3am after it was reported that he was arrested on suspicion of drink-driving. The 42-year-old is said to have been involved in a collision with two other cars while he was driving his Mini in Richmond, West London, on Sunday afternoon.
The Orange County Health Care Agency, on Friday, Oct. 6, confirmed the county’s first influenza case of the new flu season.
Influenza is a seasonal contagious respiratory illness, which could be caused by the influenza A or B viruses. Health officials say the best way to prevent the flu is by getting vaccinated.
Symptoms of the flu may include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, headaches, body aches, chills and fatigue. It is spread through droplets from coughs and sneezes.
The Health Care Agency will offer free seasonal flu vaccinations beginning Nov. 1 for those age 6 months or older who don’t have health insurance.
For information, visit ochealthinfo.com/flu or call the Health Referral Line at 800-564-8448 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
A key deadline is looming and all eyes are on US President Donald Trump who has never liked the accord.
"Embarrassment" and "the worst deal ever". This is how US President Donald Trump has described the nuclear deal between Iran and six countries, including the United States.
But it was signed during Barack Obama's time as US president.
Trump has to review it by October 15 and decide if Iran is keeping to its end of the bargain, and whether it serves US interests.
The signatories to the pact say Tehran is complying and they are against scrapping or modifying it.
But the US president says Iran is not living up to the spirit of the agreement.
Could this be the end of the deal?
Presenter: Dareen Abughaida
Guests:
Foad Izadi - Professor of world studies at the University of Tehran
Hillary Mann Leverett - Former US state department official
Tariq Rauf - Former head of the Verification and Security Policy Coordination Office at the International Atomic Energy Agency
Source: Al Jazeera News
A suspect entered a man's unlocked vehicle and pulled out what appeared to be a 9MM black handgun when the victim approached him, according to a police report from Myrtle Beach Police Department. A suspect entered a man's unlocked vehicle and pulled out what appeared to be a 9MM black handgun when the victim approached him, according to a police report from Myrtle Beach Police Department.
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Mitch Haniger and Mike Zunino homered against Ervin Santana early, and the Seattle Mariners bullpen held off the Minnesota Twins late in a 6-4 victory Wednesday night.
Ben Gamel added three hits and two runs for the Mariners, who have won 12 of 17 games.
Rookie Sam Gaviglio picked up the win by pitching into the sixth inning, and four relief pitchers combined to close the door on the Twins’ attempt to come back from a 5-0 deficit.
Edwin Diaz recorded four outs and dealt with a scare in the ninth inning to pick up his 11th save in 13 opportunities and bring Seattle one win away from the .500 mark.
The Mariners never trailed, grabbing the lead before Santana recorded an out when Haniger drove a two-run homer to left.
Two innings later, Zunino continued his hot hitting with a three-run homer off the facing of the second deck in left-center field to give Seattle a five-run lead. Zunino is hitting .396 since May 29 with four homers against the Twins in that span.
(CNBC) — The new year brings a host of new laws across the country that go into effect starting Sunday — from restrictions on holding a cell phone while driving to greater freedom for carrying a gun in public.
While many states already restrict the use of cell phones in the car, California is now taking that precaution a step further. As of Sunday, it’s illegal for drivers to hold their phones behind the wheel. The devices must be mounted and can be used only for functions that require a single tap or swipe, like answering a call.
“If you’re not paying attention and something happens in front of you, by the time your mind thinks about it and you react to it, it is definitely too late,” says Officer Jesus Chavez of the California Highway Patrol.
SAN ANTONIO — Freshman Jhivvan Jackson came off the bench to hit four 3-pointers and score 22, Keaton Wallace added 11 points, eight rebounds and four assists and UT San Antonio shocked Western Kentucky 74-63 on Saturday.
The Roadrunners (13-11, 6-5 Conference USA) knocked down 8 of 23 shots from 3-point range (35 per cent), while holding the Hilltoppers (16-7, 8-2) to 2 of 20 from distance. UT San Antonio made 16 of 20 from the foul line, while Western Kentucky connected on just 17 of 30 attempts (57 per cent). The Roadrunners have won three straight.
Taveion Hollingsworth scored 21 on 8-of-13 shooting for the Hilltoppers, while Justin Johnson had 13 points and 13 rebounds for his eighth double-double of the season.
Jackson had three 3-pointers in a game-opening 17-5 run and the Roadrunners never looked back in the wire-to-wire win.
The Hilltoppers, who handed third-ranked Purdue one of its two losses on the season and also boast a win over SMU, got no closer than nine points after intermission.
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A man police said was involved in a shootout on Ocoee Street that left a 14-year-old boy with a bullet to the leg entered a guilty plea in Federal Court.
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Oracle Corp has asked a federal appeals court to revive its $9 billion lawsuit alleging Google Inc unlawfully copied its Java programming language to create the Android operating system, which runs more than 80 percent of the world’s smartphones.
In a brief filed on Friday at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, Oracle asked the court to undo a May 2016 verdict from a jury finding that Google’s use of Java was protected under the fair-use doctrine of copyright law. Oracle argues that the district judge who oversaw the trial undermined its case by blocking jurors from hearing evidence of the "severe market harm" Android inflicted on Java.
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Many immigrant stories are harrowing, involving flight from dangerous places and surmounting the obstacles found upon arrival in America. Thi Bui transformed hers graphic novel-style into an “illustrated memoir." The Best We Could Do is a handsome, hardbound paean to family that begins with the birth of the author’s first child. “A wave of empathy for my mother washes over me," she says before recounting the generational and cultural barriers between them. Bui was born in Saigon in 1975, the year South Vietnam fell to the Communists. The story she tells is beautifully illustrated and thoughtful; the hopscotching across time and continents is sometimes off-putting but seems to follow the author’s own path toward recovering a past that included outbursts of prejudice against Vietnamese and the frustrations of her parents, “fully formed in another time and place to which they could never go back."
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As disturbing as true crime cases can be, many people are fascinated by them.
From learning about serial killers' last meals to trying to figure out some of the most famous unsolved crimes, there's plenty out there for true crime buffs.
But if you're really looking to delve into a particular case, you might want to consider traveling to the scene of the crime.
We rounded up 15 places in the US that every true crime lover will enjoy, from museums to tours to homes in which grizzly murders were committed.
April 20 Tesla Inc
* says recently discovered potential manufacturing issue with electric parking brakes installed on certain Model S and Model X vehicles
* while less than 5% of vehicles being recalled may be affected by the issue, recalling 53,000 vehicles total "out of an abundance of caution"
* says "able to begin replacing parts immediately and will have sufficient parts for all affected vehicles by october 2017"
* electric parking brakes installed on Model S, Model X vehicles built between Feb and Oct 2016 could have been manufactured improperly by third-party supplier
* there have been no reports of parking brake system failing to hold parked vehicle or stop a vehicle in emergency as a result of this condition Source text (bit.ly/2ovjTzb) Further company coverage:
SINGAPORE share prices rebounded on Tuesday morning as economic and geopolitical woes eased.
The benchmark Straits Times Index rose 0.63 per cent, or 19.87 points, to 3,158.17 at 9.01am.
Some 41.4 million shares worth S$47.6 million changed hands. Gainers beat losers 120 to 23.
Top early gainers included DBS and UOB, while M1 and CDL Hospitality Real Estate Investment Trust were top early losers.
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The Financial Times had reported on Monday that US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said dollar strength is good over long periods of time, contradicting earlier statements from US President Donald Trump that the greenback was too strong. Mr Mnuchin said that Mr Trump's comments were about the short term.
Bloomberg had reported that the US has received encouraging signs that China will act to pressure Kim Jong Un's regime to dismantle its nuclear weapons programme, but the Trump administration is holding on to military action - alone or with allies - as an option.
The Kashmir valley was cut off from the rest of the country today as flight operations at the Srinagar airport were suspended and the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway was closed for traffic due to snowfall.
Flights services to and fro from the Srinagar International Airport have been hit due to poor visibility caused by heavy snowfall, airport authorities said.
Director, Srinagar airport, Sharad Kumar said, “Air traffic to and fro from Srinagar airport has been suspended due to low visibility.”
The situation will be reviewed around noon and if visibility improves flight operations will be restored, he said.
“The highway has been closed due to accumulation of snow at the Jawahar Tunnel, turning the road slippery and unsafe for traffic,” Traffic police officials said.
There were also incidents of shooting stones near Panthal, leading to the highway’s closure, they said.
Jeff Ferrell is headed back to the Major Leagues (Source: Raycom Media)
Former Laney High School pitcher Jeff Ferrell is headed back to the Major Leagues.
On Sunday, the Detroit Tigers called up Ferrell from Triple-A Toledo.
Ferrell, 26, had a 2.28 ERA in 55.1 innings with 61 strikeouts for the Mud Hens.
This is his second stint with the Tigers. Ferrell made nine appearances for Detroit in 2015.
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GRAHAM, Wash. (AP) – Authorities say two teenagers who were arrested in connection with a double shooting last week outside a high school near Tacoma will be released pending further developments in the case.
KOMO-TV reports the Pierce County Prosecutor’s Office said Monday no charges have been filed and the two suspects would be released after a 72-hour hold.
Investigators say those suspects were with another person who fired the shots that wounded two students outside Graham-Kapowsin High School on Tuesday.
The shooter and a fourth suspect remain at large.
Authorities say the shooting happened at the site of a prearranged fight between one of the suspects and another Graham-Kapowsin student.
The Pierce County Sheriff’s Office says dash camera video shows the getaway car, with the four suspects inside, leaving the scene.
The investigation is ongoing.
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In an exclusive statement to “Sharjah 24” Captain Mohammed Al Mazmi Director of Programs Awareness Branch for the Community Police Department, confirmed that the campaign includes all areas of Sharjah and seeks to intensify awareness of the danger of non-civilized begging agony and the inconvenience caused by the distribution of awareness leaflets addressing the members of the community in different languages, as well as awareness through the messages transmitted through the social networking sites for the leadership, pointing out that the campaign continues until the Holy Month of Ramadan.
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Jones (toe) looked game-ready while catching passes during the Falcons' final two days of training camp, ESPN's Vaughn McClure reports.
Jones saw his most extensive involvement in practice over the weekend, participating in 11-on-11 scrimmages and catching passes within Atlanta's new offensive scheme. The wideout had surgery in February to remove a bunion from his left foot, and although he missed the Falcons' preseason opener and may stay sidelined during the exhibition slate, Jones has long maintained he'll be ready for Week 1. According to the report, it appears Jones will make good on that expectation, which should be music to fantasy owners' ears. Furthermore, with new offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian emphasizing increasing Jones' red-zone production, the wideout could become even more dangerous once back on the field.
Councillors walk out on housing minister 18/04/2017 03:00:00 Stories by Sifiso Nhlabatsi THERE was drama at Esibayeni Lodge last week when the Minister of Housing and Urban Development Phiwayinkosi Mabuza and his team ignored councillors during the launch of the local government elections.
Some of the councillors even walked out before the event was closed with a prayer as they made it clear that they were being sidelined in an event that was about them. click here for full edition
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Yes I have 4 eyes! I wear pop bottle thick lenses in my glasses! I am a nerd! But, I’m not very smart.
But, according to a new study out of Scotland, there’s a connection between intelligence genes and bad eyesight genes.
The researchers found people who were more intelligent were 30% more likely to also have the genes that made them need glasses.
The Philippe Coutinho saga doesn't appear to be going anywhere for Liverpool and they're trying to avoid another major blow with Emre Can.
And that's without mentioning Southampton's Virgil Van Dijk , who is considered by some to be man who can save them from their defensive woes.
Manchester United's summer business is looking savvy after their opening weekend but the same can't be said for the desperate Premier League champions Chelsea.
They're about to launch an attempted £120m splurge on the likes of Van Dijk, Arsenal's Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Leicester's Danny Drinkwater.
Tottenham — yet to sign anyone this summer — are stepping up their chase for Keita Balde and hope to soon complete a deal for Davinson Sanchez.
And what about Kylian Mbappe, linked to anyone with bags of cash this season and the talk isn't abating, and Barcelona, desperate to make use of the £199m made from Neymar's departure?
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The OC Zoo is tapping another fan favorite for a day of fun for all ages.
Star Wars characters will mix with the animal residents of the zoo at Irvine Park.
The celebration will also feature crafts for kids, games and photo opportunities.
The first 100 children younger than 12 dressed in Star Wars costumes will get a special gift and a free train ride ticket to the nearby Irvine Park Railroad.
Visitors are encouraged to wear Star Wars attire.
– Denisse Salazar
If you go
When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 17
Where: OC Zoo, 1 Irvine Park Road, Orange
Cost: $2, ages 2 and under free; parking is $5
Information: ocparks.com/zoo
Feb 14 Korea Ratings Corp :
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* Total dividend amount is 8.69 billion won
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BMW tuning company Sterckenn recently released some aero enhancements for the M2, M3 and M4 in a bid to rival BMW’s own M Performance part range.
The enhancements appear to fit over the existing body panels which should mean that they are easy to fit and reversible should the need arise. All appear to have been produced in lightweight carbon fibre with a mixture of naked gloss and painted finishes.
The M2 gets a set of front air inlet surrounds along with a new spoiler lip. The M3 and M4 package is a little more prominent with a front spoiler lip, front inlet surrounds, rear diffuser and a rear bootlid spoiler all designed with the BMW M4 GTS in mind.
Yerevan /Mediamax/. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan will start a two-day official visit to Georgia today.
The visit will include meetings with Georgian PM Giorgi Kvirikashvili, President Giorgi Margvelashvili, Parliament Speaker Irakli Kobakhidze and Catholicos-Patriarch of Georgia Ilia II.
Nikol Pashinyan will speak with representatives of the Armenian community in Tbilisi and attend events organized to commemorate the centennial of the First Republic of Armenia.
The Armenian Prime Minister is also expected to visit the towns of Ninotsminda and Akhalkalaki and meet with the Armenian communities there, the government press service said.
April 6 Allergan Plc:
* Allergan and Zeltiq announce expiration of Hart-Scott-Rodino waiting period for pending transaction
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A Detroit-area doctor charged with performing genital mutilation on two 7-year-old girls is denying the allegations, saying it was a religious practice for families in a Muslim sect.
Who are AC Milan most likely to sign during the summer transfer window?
AC Milan have been suffering recently and only managed to finish sixth in Serie A last season, despite huge investment ahead of the 2017/18 campaign.
The Italian giants completely overhauled their squad, investing in the likes of Ricardo Rodriguez, Leonardo Bonucci and Andre Silva among others.
However, results were disappointing and manager Vincenzo Montella was replaced by club legend Gennaro Gattuso in November.
According to Football Whispers, AC Milan could now turn to several former Premier League players as they bid to return to the top of Serie A – but who will join?
Take a look through the gallery to reveal the most likely AC Milan signings during the summer transfer window – based on Football Whispers rankings.
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April 18, Tuesday, marks the 62nd death anniversary of Albert Einstein. The German-born theoretical physicist, known for his work and major impact on physics, died in 1955 in New Jersey from an abdominal aortic aneurysm. Einstein was born on March 14, 1879, in Ulm, Germany. He developed the theory of general relativity and advanced the law…
NOW'S CITY CINEMA SERIES presented by Chevrolet. Outdoor movie screening series at Yonge-Dundas Square, June 27-August 29. Free. See listings.
This summer, NOW is taking over Yonge-Dundas Square with a selection of crowd-pleasing movies sure to entertain – from Strange Brew and Truman Show to Take This Waltz and Men with Brooms.
For the closing film of the series on August 29, we're turning over the big screen to you! Use the form below to vote for the movie you want to see at sunset in Yonge-Dundas Square. The winner will be announced on nowtoronto.com and in our August 17 print issue.
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Our local sports teams are reflecting this Memorial Day as well - and that includes players for Sporting Kansas City. They come from all over the world and while many may not understand what Memorial Day means, they do understand patriotism.
Toronto's Festival of Beer returns to Bandshell Park Exhibition Place on July 26 to 29. Want to go? We've teamed up with the beer festival to give you a chance to win a pair of tickets.
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Parker had a rough night at the plate Sunday, going 0-for-9 with six strikeouts in a doubleheader against the Nationals.
The 28-year-old's seven-game hit streak since returning from the minors came to an abrupt halt following Sunday's poor showing. This is the batting average risk that deep-league owners undertake when trying to tap into his plus power. The Giants don't have many left field options remaining, so Parker should continue to see regular at-bats down the stretch and where he will provide an all-or-nothing style of offense.
La Ronge RCMP believe masked men entered Louisiana's BBQ Restaurant on April 15 and assaulted Simon Grant, 64, who later succumbed to his injuries. RCMP are treating the death of Simon Grant, 64, as a homicide following an armed robbery at Louisiana's BBQ Restaurant in northern Saskatchewan.
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After a much needed off weekend, Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series drivers and teams will head to Bristol Motor Speedway for Sunday’s Food City 500.
Pre-race coverage begins at 12:30 p.m. ET with “NASCAR RaceDay” on FS1, followed by race coverage beginning at 1:30 p.m. ET on FOX.
Check out who will be in the 39-car field on Sunday at the 0.533-mile Tennessee short track:
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About 2:30 a.m. Monday, Dallas police responded to a shooting in the parking garage of the Gables Villa Rosa in the 2600 block of Cedar Springs. Two male victims were transported to the hospital and are expected to live. The suspect or suspects fled, police said.
STR analysts note in the statement that Abu Dhabi’s ADR levels were once again pressured by supply growth in the market. However, the market’s hotels did record a significant uptick in RevPAR (+23.6%) on the last day of the month, mainly due to the Global Space Congress (January 31-February 1).
Basically I've always had problems getting Linux EFIs to work on my laptop that came pre-installed with Windows 10. The first time was Ubuntu, grub couldn't boot so I had to turn on secure boot and make a trusted EFI file for Ubuntu which worked. Now, I'm trying to install Parrot Sec. At the package detection it was having trouble detecting the CD-ROM, so I had to manually mount my live USB to cdrom and it worked.
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Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville on the team's 3-2 overtime loss to the Predators
Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville on the team's 3-2 overtime loss to the Predators. (Chris Hine/Chicago Tribune)
A man accused of killing one woman and injuring another in a knife attack in Rock Springs is set to go to trial Wednesday.
Bradley Ross Fairbourn, 20 of Draper, Utah, is facing charges of Murder in the First Degree and Attempted Murder in the First Degree. He is accused of killing 29-year-old Naisha Rae Story and attempting to kill Linda Mara Natalia Arce at the Quality Inn in Rock Springs on June 23, 2016.
His trial was set to begin Monday, but was pushed back by two days to allow the defense additional time to review recently received reports.
If convicted, Fairbourn faces possible punishments of life imprisonment without parole or life imprisonment, and a fine of up to $10,000 for each charge.
The State is not seeking the death penalty.
Read more about this case here.
(KPRC) – A Texas sheriff’s deputy and her husband who were involved in a fatal confrontation outside a Sheldon restaurant last month said nothing as they walked to the county courthouse Tuesday – a day after a lawsuit was filed against them.
Harris County Deputy Chauna Thompson, 45, and her husband, Terry Thompson, 41, were indicted on murder charges last week in the death of John Hernandez, 24.
Hernandez died three days after the May 28 confrontation with the Thompsons outside a Denny’s restaurant. Video of the incident appeared to show Terry Thompson using a chokehold and lying on top of Hernandez while Chauna Thompson held down one of Hernandez’s arms.
Medical examiners ruled Hernandez’s death a homicide and determined he died from oxygen deprivation due to strangulation and chest compression.
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Adelaide captain Taylor Walker has ruled himself of the Crows' season opener against Essendon, adding to the list of key players who will miss the clash.
Walker and Bomber Patrick Ambrose are the latest players to be ruled out, with the Dons backman sidelined with a wrist injury.
Star midfielder Brad Crouch and Riley Knight (foot) have also been confirmed as non-starters for Adelaide, meaning the Crows will be missing at least five players from last year's grand final.
Essendon will also be without Orazio Fantasia (knee), Marty Gleeson (ankle) and Travis Colyer (foot).
Walker had been facing a race against time to be fit to take on the Bombers, after suffering a foot injury during the pre-season.
Appeals court tosses drug convictions of 2 film producers
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — An appeals court has wiped out the convictions of two film producers sentenced to federal prison for running a synthetic marijuana operation.
The Virginian-Pilot reports a Richmond appeals court ordered U.S. District Judge Raymond Jackson to take up the case again of Charles Burton Ritchie and Benjamin Galecki. They were convicted last year of running a $21 million operation out of Pensacola, Florida, that shipped the drug known as spice to areas in Virginia.
The court ruled Friday that Jackson shouldn't have barred defense testimony from a then-scientist with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. The scientist was later arrested on charges of communicating with a child under 15 for sexual contact.
The two produced "Misery Loves Comedy," a 2015 documentary featuring Martin Short, Amy Schumer, Jimmy Fallon and other comedians.
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The football coach of Houston’s Victory & Praise Christian Academy kicked two players off the field and out of the game for demonstrating during the national anthem last Friday. Yes, of course, Coach Ronnie Mitchem has every right to set rules and enforce them, and the Supreme Court has limited the rights of children to free speech. But we think a better approach is to trust kids to take part in a national debate. Let the teenagers demonstrate peacefully, let them grapple with the difficult issues of race and protest and showing respect for their country. And then let them take responsibility for the reactions of their peers, positive or negative. Coach Mitchem showed the boys the consequences of breaking rules, but he missed a broader teaching moment.
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The man convicted of killing 6-year-old Etan Patz (AY’-tahn PAYTS’) is set to learn his punishment in one of America’s most notorious missing-child cases.
Related Coverage Political leaders react to racism in Charlottesville and beyond
(WTNH) — Another CEO has quit the President’s Jobs Council over his response to the racial violence in Charlottesville.
Under Armour CEO Kevin Plank said Monday night that his company is being the push to improve American manufacturing, but that “Under Armour engages in innovation and sports, not politics.”
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Earlier on Monday, Merck CEO Ken Frazier also left the jobs council as a matter of personal conscience.
Frazier was reportedly unhappy with President Trump’s original response to Charlottesville which was criticized as being too soft on racism.
Flaherty (shoulder) is scheduled to play for High-A Frederick on Monday, Rich Dubroff of PressBoxonline.com reports.
While it was thought that Flaherty might return to the big club last week Thursday, the Orioles ultimately decided he needed more time before being activated from the 60-day DL. It's unclear when he'll return to the majors at this point, but he's approaching the 20 days allowed on a rehab assignment, so it will have to be within the next week. He's expected to serve as a utility infielder once he is activated.
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Adrian Haro, 10, releases a fish Monday at Glenmere Park in Greeley. Haro has been fishing since he was 7 and was taught by his dad. Haro came to Glenmere Park with his cousins to fish and play on the playground in the final days of summer before school.
Democratic Party leader Kohei Otsuka is considering disbanding his opposition party and forming a new one, a source said Monday.
Otsuka may present his proposal at a party meeting Tuesday, but it is not clear which lawmakers would join a new party.
House of Councilors member Otsuka replaced Seiji Maehara as party leader following the Oct. 22 Lower House election.
Maehara had effectively disbanded the party to have all of its Lower House members run as candidates for Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike’s Kibo no To (Party of Hope).
Some of the members who did not join Kibo no To formed the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, which become the leading opposition force in the Lower House.
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Montreal police say a 62-year-old man is dead following an altercation between two brothers.
A call to 911 late Thursday led them to an apartment in Montreal North. Police arrived at the scene to find a 62-year-old man unconscious and suffering from a head wound.
Police believe the suspect, a 64-year-old man, used repeated physical force to injure his brother.
He was arrested at the scene.
The victim was transported to hospital where he later died.
Police say this is the 18th homicide of the year under their jurisdiction.
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The Timothy Woods vs. Tim Caron fight at CES MMA 48 finished with a bang on Friday night.
That bang was Woods knocking himself out 83 seconds into the action.
The fighters were grappling up against the cage when Woods decided to try and throw Caron onto the mat and get the upper hand.
Timothy Woods (bottom) was carried out on a stretcher and responsive minutes later. (@ZPGifs/Twitter)
But as they both fell to the floor, Woods did not put his hands up to brace the fall.
Defenseless from his own momentum, Woods’ forehead smacked into the mat and left him unconscious.
Seconds into Caron realizing this, he began to throw punches but the fight was quickly stopped.
Woods was carried out on a stretcher and became responsive minutes later.
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Scientists say they're several steps closer to perfecting a method for saving the northern white rhino from extinction.
Writing in the journal Nature Communications, researchers said Wednesday they've succeeded in creating embryos using frozen northern white rhino sperm and eggs from a southern white rhino.
It's the first time such hybrid embryos have been created, and the scientists from Europe and the United States hope it will provide a pathway to saving the northern white rhino sub-species, of which only two females remain.
They plan to harvest the females' egg cells soon and produce "pure" northern white rhinos to be borne by a southern white surrogate in three years. They're also working on a second method that would see sperm and eggs produced from preserved cells of northern white rhinos.
Butler (foot) returned to Monday's practice, Drew Davison of the Star-Telegram reports.
Butler is entering his third season with the Cowboys, and sixth overall. He tallied 219 yards and three touchdowns on 16 receptions last season. He currently sits fourth on the team's depth chart, so continuing to build on his rapport with quarterback Dak Prescott at practice will be essential in increasing his role with the offense.
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Train Trailer Rentals announced today that it has promoted Shawn Rogers to be its national sales manager for Canada.
Before the promotion, Rogers was the district sales manger. Train created the new national position in response to Train Trailer’s ongo ing expansion across multiple locations in Quebec, Ontario, and Alberta. In his new role, he will be responsible for the sales process and customer service on a Canada-wide basis.
“Our company encourages promoting from within and Shawn was an ideal candidate for the new position,” said president of Train Trailer, Rick Kloepfer. “He has extensive background in sales and leasing with several leaders in our industry. He fully understands the necessity to formalize best practices in tandem with our personalized sales approach. As we continue to expand our locations and equipment offerings, Shawn will be a great asset in achieving our overall service and growth plans for the future.”
The recent news that Sindh C.
M.
has allocated 4 lac rupees for the C.
S.
Sindh and Rs.
3.
75 lac for I.
G.
per month to Sindh (both his personal friends) as reported in the electronic media.
This shows that Sindh CM considers public funds as his personal property, to be given ad naseum to his old buddies.
This is preposterous news that needs attention of all concerned ie Chairman of PPP Sindh, Mr Zardari, Pakistan is in a sorry state that a C.
M.
of a province does not bat an eye when dishing out money at his sweet will.
The courts ought to take notice of this high handedness with public funds.
DR.
MUHAMMAD YAQOOB BHATTI,
Lahore, March 30.
Little Big Town pays homage to Elton John in a futuristic version of John’s hit “Rocket Man”
A curious little boy starts the video as he hops on his bike to explore the unknown, as he pedals down the street, people look in wonderment as to why he’s alone during the wee hours of the morning.
Finally, the little boy stumbles upon a light, which he tries to grab. The beam of light turns into a cube that shows old clips of Elton John and Little Big Town performing.
The members of Little Big Town even get into character, wearing interstellar inspired space suits. The new version of “Rocket Man” doesn’t lose a bit of feeling you get with the original.
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MONTREAL — A Montreal suburb has adopted a bylaw that bans all smoking in public places in what is believed to be a first in Canada.
Hampstead city council adopted the legislation Monday night by a vote of five to two.
It prohibits tobacco or marijuana smoking on municipal property, including sidewalks and streets.
It should take effect within a week or so.
The Canadian Cancer Society said earlier this month that Hampstead, Que., would become the first municipality in the country to ban smoking in public if the bylaw were enacted.
The bylaw does not prohibit electronic cigarettes or smoking in cars in the town of 7,000 residents.
Mayor William Steinberg has said the law would protect people’s health and send a strong anti-smoking message.
The 1977 novel The Twenty Days of Turin , which attracted a cult following in Italy, is finally out in an English translation. Cultural commentator Giorgio De Maria wrote the horror story as a metaphor of the political violence that overtook his country in the ’70s. And yet, as described by translator Ramon Glazov in his introduction, Twenty Days also seems to predict social networking in all its worst aspects. De Maria writes of “dialogues across the ether” by ordinary folks displaying their intimacies—many of them “people with no desire at all for regular human connection.” The author’s sophisticated irony will remind readers of fellow Italian (and Turin resident) Umberto Eco.
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Leaving the nest
(From left) Red Robin staff Narelle Butcher with outgoing owners Gary and Lisa Werch, and fellow staff member Carly James. PICTURE: Kara de Groot (From left) Red Robin staff Narelle Butcher with outgoing owners Gary and Lisa Werch, and fellow staff member Carly James. PICTURE: Kara de Groot
By Kara de Groot
It’s the end of an era for the Red Robin Deli.
After 12 years owning and operating the Red Robin Deli on Gypsum Street, Gary and Lisa Werch have decided to call it a day.
Gary Werch said he and his wife love the business, but it was time for them to move on, and have sold the Red Robin Deli to Craig Matten as an ongoing business.
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Leicester fires director of rugby Richard Cockerill
LEICESTER, England (AP) — Leicester has fired director of rugby Richard Cockerill after 13 years on the English rugby power's staff.
It comes after the 10-time champions dropped out of the Premiership's playoff spots after losses to Exeter and Saracens, following an embarrassing 38-0 European defeat to Munster.
Cockerill, a former England hooker, played for Leicester and became a coach in 2004, initially with the academy. He was twice interim head coach before taking on the role permanently in 2009 and then taking the full reins as rugby director in 2010.
Leicester won the Premiership in 2009, 2010 and 2013.
BALTIMORE (WJZ) – Authorities say seven suspects have been arrested after the driver of a stolen van led police on a chase in Carroll County.
A Maryland State Police trooper attempted to pull the 2012 Toyota Sienna van over for going 25 mph over the speed limit around 4 p.m. Saturday on Route 140 near Market Street. The driver refused to pull over and went on to the shoulder to bypass cars.
A Carroll County Sheriff’s Office deputy used stop sticks that the van ran over near Kays Mill Rd. The suspect continued to drive with two flat tires and finally stopped near Old Gamber Roadd after driving through a shopping center parking lot.
Police arrested all seven people after the group attempted to run from the scene.
All seven were in custody Saturday night and were interviewed at the Westminster Barrack. Troopers have not yet determined which of those in custody will be charged and what those charges will be.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Philcomsat Holdings Corp
* Qtrly gross revenue 10.0 million pesos versus 18.9 million pesos
* Qtrly net income attributable to parent equity holder 1.8 million pesos versus loss of 5.2 million pesos Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Was Easter Sunday the best baseball day of the year? Sure, it was. No argument there.
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Congratulations to my dear friend Serzh Sargsyan on his election as the Prime Minister of #Armenia. Looking forward to deepening cooperation and strengthening the friendship between our nations.
You might have a T-shirt or hat to commemorate the Cubs' 2016 World Series title, but if you're looking for a really unique way to remember that day, we have just the thing: dried ivy leaves from Wrigley Field's outfield. According to an email sent to premiere clients and season-ticket holders earlier this week, the dried foliage is going for a cool $200 a pop (plus $15 shipping and handling).
ESPN reported that groundskeepers typically discard the ivy in November, but since 2016 broke the curse, the team decided to collect the leaves and authenticate them individually with a hologram. We know that ivy is special, but this is getting a little extreme—even for Cubs fans.
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INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts finally made a splash in free agency Monday by signing tight end Eric Ebron.
Terms of the deal were not immediately available.
Ebron was released last week by the Detroit Lions, the team that made him a first-round pick in 2014.
The 6-foot-4, 2532-pound Ebron gives quarterbacks Andrew Luck and Jacoby Brissett another receiving threat. He will be paired with Jack Doyle, who appeared in his first Pro Bowl last season.
Ebron had 186 receptions, 2,070 yards and 11 TDs in four seasons with the Lions and developed a reputation for dropping passes. But he's just 24 years old.
Indy's move comes on the heels of Saturday's trade that gave the New York Jets the No. 3 overall pick in the draft. Indy got the Jets pick at No. 6, two second-round picks this year and another second-rounder in 2019.
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March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month.
A colonoscopy is considered one of the most powerful tools in clinical medicine because of its ability to identify and remove polyps before they can ever become cancer.
Learn about the importance of colon cancer screening in this blog post from Lexington Medical Center: http://blog.lexmed.com/2017/03/the-colon-cancer-challenge-increasing-screening-can-save-lives/
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Beijing and other cities across northern and central China were shrouded in thick smog Monday, prompting authorities to delay dozens of flights and close highways. The Beijing Municipal Environmental Protection Bureau extended an "orange alert" for heavy air pollution for three more days.
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The city of Great Bend will have a new Mayor next year after Mike Allison decided not to seek another term. There will be three candidates on the November ballot and a select group of citizens heard what they had to think Thursday during an invitation only event held at the Stoneridge Country Club.
Brock McPherson, Allene Owen, and Joe Andrasek all took the same questions from Eagle Radio’s Cole Reif who was the moderator for the event. All the candidates answered the same 10-questions.
What did they say? You can find out Saturday morning at 10:05 a.m. as 1590 KVGB and 97.7 FM will broadcast that forum in its entirety.
Stoneridge Country Club organized Thursday’s event and purchased the air time for the broadcast.
April 10 Fukuoka Reit Corp
* Says it will take out a loan of 2.3 billion yen from The bank of Fukuoka. ALL and Resona Bank, Limited on June 1
* Interest rate of one-month TIBOR (Tokyo Inter Bank Offered Rate)+ 0.35 percent and maturity on June 30
* Say it will take out a loan of 2.7 billion yen from THE NISHI-NIPPON CITY BANK, LTD., Resona Bank, Limited, Oita Bank.co,.ltd ,THE BANK OF NAGASAKI,LTD, THE BANK OF SAGA LTD on June 1
* Interest rate of one-month TIBOR (Tokyo Inter Bank Offered Rate)+ 0.35 percent and maturity on June 30
* Says it will use the proceeds to acquire trust beneficial rights of property and related expense
Source text in Japanese:goo.gl/GCRS30
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Bernie Ecclestone has questioned whether Liberty Media will be able to add Miami to next year’s F1 calendar.
F1’s new owners are confident they will add the second US date to the schedule for 2019.
But Ecclestone, who made a rare visit to the F1 paddock last weekend in Austria, isn’t so sure.
"We looked bloody hard at getting a race in Miami in my time, and we encountered various obstacles," the former F1 supremo told the Daily Mail.
Indeed, those obstacles are now starting to emerge.
Christian Sylt, an F1 business journalist writing for Forbes, quoted a source who said a group of locals "have managed to deny the use of the parcel of land behind the arena for the F1 race".
The City of Miami and Liberty Media did not comment.
But Ecclestone said: "These guys (Liberty) might manage to get the deal done, but it will be tough. It is not just about money, but about other issues.
"Street races are always hard work," he added.
March 19 (Reuters) - National Investments Fund Ltd :
* ‍GROUP IS EXPECTED TO RECORD A LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO OWNERS OF COMPANY FOR YEAR​
* EXPECTED RESULT DUE TO ‍IMPAIRMENT LOSS OF AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE FINANCIAL ASSETS​​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
April 25(Reuters) - Hangzhou Liaison Interactive Information Technology Co Ltd
* Sees H1 2018 net profit to increase by 376.9 percent to 472.3 percent, or to be 150 million yuan to 180 million yuan
* Says H1 2017 net profit was 31.5 million yuan
Source text in Chinese:goo.gl/qk5tjM
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A Muslim leader in Bossier City is asking for help in finding the suspects responsible for posting what appears to be anti-Muslim signs at a mosque. The headquarters of the Islamic Association of Shreveport and Bossier City sits on Delhi Street in Bossier City.
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In response to the drastic reduction in population of monarch butterflies, and to support other pollinator populations as well, the City of Columbia with the support of 3M, Missouri Department of Conservation, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is restoring 15+ acres of monarch habitat. Currently, the City has chosen three demonstration sites along the MKT trail, Twin Lakes Park, and Gans Creek Recreation Area.
To enhance these sites for monarchs and other pollinators the City and its partners have been busy preparing the sites for seeding next winter. Site preparation entails removing all existing nonnative and invasive vegetation using herbicides, controlled fire, and mowing.
Joan Bakewellhas told how she once jetted to Paris to spend the day with playwright Harold Pinter during their affair before returning to England to cook dinner for her children.
The Labour peer, 84, is preparing to release her own account of the eight-year relationship nearly four decades after Pinter used it as the basis for his play Betrayal.
She said she was "deeply shocked" when she first read Pinter's much-acclaimed piece following their relationship in the 1960s when she was a BBC presenter married to producer Michael Bakewell.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Prosecutors say 142 people face criminal charges after a crackdown on illegal marijuana dispensaries in Los Angeles.
City Attorney Mike Feuer says Wednesday that the charges involve employees of 32 commercial cannabis businesses and a company that delivers marijuana.
Officials say it’s the first time the city has brought criminal charges against illegal pot dispensaries since recreational marijuana was legalized in California in January.
Legal businesses need both city and state licenses.
Police Lt. Stacy Spell says officers targeting illegal marijuana businesses have made 160 arrests and raided 54 locations since the beginning of the year.
Earlier this year, state regulators sent cease-and-desist letters to about 1,000 marijuana businesses they say were operating illegally statewide.
In honor of Independence Day—a U.S. holiday—The Mac Observer is taking off Wednesday, July 4th. We will return on Thursday, July 5th, with our usual Apple, Mac, iPad iPhone, and Apple Watch news. TMO’s Daily Observations podcast is taking off the holiday, too. Enjoy the holiday!
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Feb 14 Guidance Software Inc
* Guidance Software reports 2016 fourth quarter and full year financial results
* Q4 non-gaap earnings per share $0.09
* Q4 gaap loss per share $0.06
* Q4 revenue $29.5 million versus I/B/E/S view $28.8 million
* Q4 earnings per share view $0.06 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Sees FY 2017 revenue $112 million to $118 million
* Sees 2017 non-gaap ebitda in range of $9.0 million - $11.8 million
* Guidance Software Inc - company is reaffirming its guidance for year ending december 31, 2017
* Fy2017 revenue view $114.9 million -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
CONWAY, SC The suspects charged with the 2013 kidnapping and murder of Zachary Malinowski are both scheduled to appear in court later this month for bond reduction hearings in two separate cases. According to listings for the Horry County Circuit Court, Christopher Brown is due in court on June 28. He is charged with attempted murder, possession of a weapon by a person convicted of a violent felony and possession with intent to distribute marijuana.
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× ‘Poison’ buys local golf cart before Van Andel Arena show
SAUGATUCK, Mich. – The band Poison is rocking the Van Andel Arena Monday night, but before they took the stage, they stopped in Saugatuck to pick up a golf cart.
The band stopped by Saugatuck Golf Carts to pick up a new ride.
Bill Wester, the owner of Saugatuck Golf Carts says the band signed some drum sticks and drum tops for employees and took pictures and that they were very nice.
The band is apparently using the golf cart for transportation between venues.
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URBANA, Ill. (WAND) – A pipe burst Wednesday night and caused flooding at a U of I building.
The News-Gazette reports students and staff worked all night to pump water from Foellinger Great Hall in the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. Severe weather moved through campus on Wednesday evening as the pipe issue started.
The paper says water damaged the stage lift, along with equipment and costumers, in the hall when the burst happened at around 9 p.m.
Krannert Center leaders say they expect U of I graduation ceremonies to continue as scheduled. They’re working now to figure out what repairs are needed.
This undated photo provided by the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction shows death row inmate Donna Roberts, convicted of complicity in the aggravated murder of her ex-husband Robert Fingerhut, shot to death Dec. 11, 2001, by her boyfriend Nathaniel Jackson in hopes of collecting insurance money. The Ohio Supreme Court is scheduled to hear another appeal Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017, by Roberts, the state's only condemned female killer, of her death sentence.
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Traffic alert: City approves temporary road closure
JACKSON, Tenn.–The city of Jackson has approved a temporary road closure. The west bound lane of Ashport Road, from Leisure Lane to Old Stage Road will be closed on Monday, February 5 from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m.
For more information, contact the city engineering department at 425-8221.
LONDON (Reuters) - Theresa May will carry on as British prime minister because she sees it as her duty to continue, her deputy, Damian Green, said on Thursday.
"I know that she is as determined as ever to get on with the job, she sees it as her duty to do so and she will carry on and she will make a success of this government," First Secretary of State Green told BBC television.
May's address to her annual conference was ruined by a comedian handing her a bogus employment termination letter, by repeated coughing fits and even by letters falling off the slogans on the set behind her.
(Reporting by Guy Faulconbridge; Editing by Sandra Maler)
May 3 GoDaddy Inc
* GoDaddy Inc. announces proposed follow-on offering and repurchase
* GoDaddy Inc - Expects to repurchase from selling stockholders an aggregate of $275 million of limited liability company units of Desert Newco, LLC
* Says selling stockholders are offering 24 million shares of class a common stock
* GoDaddy Inc - It expects to repurchase from selling stockholders an aggregate of $275 million of limited liability company units of Desert Newco Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Motorists have been asked to drive safely in the Ballymena area after PSNI in the north Antrim town were called out to six traffic collisions today.
The call from PSNI on Facebook comes after Northern Ireland Area Traffic Watch, also on Facebook, asked motorists to "avoid the A26 at all costs".
In their post they say there have been two separate car collisions on the road this morning.
Later PSNI Ballymena posted on Facebook: "B Section have attended 6 traffic collisions so far this morning in our area.
"Drivers please be extra careful on the roads, they are treacherous. The road service are aware and will be out trying to make the roads safer for us all."
Tillerson’s days seen as numbered as foreign crises boil
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, the stone-faced former oil executive Donald Trump tapped to serve as his global envoy, is increasingly seen by administration officials and diplomats as on his way out — just as flash-points from Iran to North Korea flare.
The impression that Tillerson’s days as Trump’s top diplomat are numbered was fueled this week by new reports of acrimony between the two men — principally, that Tillerson had questioned Trump’s intelligence to other top officials.
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Headline: Media advisory – Kim Richmond stand-up delayed – rnzngin Fifth Estate
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Headline: Media advisory – Kim Richmond stand-up delayed
Media are advised that the media stand-up for 11am today at Lake Arapuni, Waikato has been delayed for operational reasons.
Police apologies for the delay and the late notice.
The stand-up has been re-scheduled for 12.30pm.
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The 52-year-old actress left very little to the imagination in the plunging cornflower blue two-piece, which let her famous assets take centre-stage.
Soaking up the sun in the Maldives, Liz Hurley could be seen climbing out of the water in a sensational Instagram snap, which shared with her 961,000 followers.
Her enviably toned midriff was impossible to miss and she put her slender pins on full display in the sizzling hot upload.
But it was the brunette bombshell’s cleavage which drew the most attention in the halterneck swimwear as she poured her curves into the low-cut number.
Her caramel tresses fell in a loose damp style around her shoulders as she posed for the camera against the breathtaking backdrop of the turquoise ocean whilst modelling her Elizabeth Hurley Beach range.
BEIRUT (AP) - The media arm of Lebanon's militant Hezbollah group says hundreds of Syrian rebels and civilians have started leaving the Lebanon-Syria border area after a deal was reached for their departure.
The Central Military Media says buses carrying members of the Levant People's Brigades rebel group started moving on Monday from the badlands of the Lebanese border town of Arsal in the direction of the Syrian village of Fleeta.
The evacuation comes nearly two weeks after more than 7,000 Syrians, many of them al-Qaida-linked fighters and their families, left Arsal, following an offensive by Hezbollah.
The Levant People's Brigades whose members did not take part in last month's battles will be heading to the Syrian government-held town of Ruhaiba, about 50 kilometers (31 miles) northeast of the Syrian capital, Damascus.
HOUSTON - Police are looking for three suspects who shot a man in southeast Houston Wednesday afternoon.
The Houston Police Department said the occupants of two vehicles were shooting at each other near the 4900 block of Enyart Street when the man got shot in the back.
Southeast officers are investigating a shooting at 4900 Enyart. Initial reports are the occupants of two cars were exchanging gunfire before one crashed. Adult male in the crashed car suffered a gunshot wound and is expected to survive. 202 pic.twitter.com/QhwRrYg1rX — Houston Police (@houstonpolice) May 31, 2018
Police said the suspects were last seen leaving the scene in a SUV.
If you have any information on the shooting or the suspects please call Crime Stoppers at 713-222-8477 or HPD.
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SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - Willie Nelson is blaming Utah's high altitude for forcing him to cut a performance near Salt Lake City short.
Nelson ended his show early at the USANA Amphitheatre in suburban West Valley City on Sunday night.
He later apologized in a statement posted to his Twitter and Facebook accounts. The 84-year-old country music legend explained: "The altitude got to me. I am feeling better now and headed for lower ground."
FILE - In this Jan. 7, 2017, file photo, Willie Nelson performs in Nashville, Tenn. Nelson blamed Utah's high altitude for forcing him to cut a suburban Salt Lake City show short on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
Nelson's publicist didn't immediately respond to a request for further comment Monday.
Nelson was forced to cancel several concerts earlier this year because of what his publicist said was a bad cold.
Florida officials on Sunday lifted evacuation orders for about 2,000 homes threatened by wildfires in drought-stricken central and southwestern parts of the state, after rainfall helped firefighters battle the blazes.
As of Sunday morning, a 5,500-acre wildfire in Collier County in southwest Florida that has destroyed nine homes was 50 percent contained, according to officials.
In Polk County in central Florida, a wildfire that charred 700 acres was 75 percent contained. A spokesman for the sheriff's office on Saturday had said that fire was being investigated as suspicious.
Governor Rick Scott, who declared a state of emergency on April 11, said in a statement on Sunday that the rain had been a blessing.
"While we are hopeful that the weather will continue to provide relief, we know these fires can change at a moment’s notice due to wind and rain, and it is important that we remain alert and prepared," he said.
(Reporting by Joseph Ax; Editing by David Gregorio)
April 28 Exchange Income Corp-
* Exchange Income Corporation responds to the announcement by North West Company Inc to acquire North Star Air
* Exchange Income-got notice from north west it will be transitioning freight service to its new unit in 90 days, at that time will cease as supplier to north west Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
LADY IN RED: Victoria Clay shows off her killer assets as she arrives at the bash
The British beauty, made sure all eyes were on her as she arrived at a swanky party in central London on Wednesday night.
Leaving almost nothing to the imagination, Victoria strutted her way into the exclusive Spectrum x Disney The Little Mermaid launch at the W hotel.
Dressed to impressive, the flame-haired babe rocked an eye-catching all red outfit.
Featuring high-waisted trousers and a matching jacket, Victoria oozed sex appeal as she proudly posed for photographers.
That old black magic got one Edmonton victim in its spell, police say, and recently cost someone in the city $100,000.
City police say they've received numerous reports of fraudsters who pose as astrologers and psychic readers.
Some victims have forked over money after they were led to believe they were cursed with black magic or witchcraft.
In a recent investigation, one Edmontonian was tricked into paying up to $100,000 in cash and gold to chase away the black magic.
"It is difficult to track these alleged fraudsters," Det. Glen Haneman said a news release Wednesday.
"Often, these individuals quickly disappear when they believe they could be caught."
The fraud artists typically use fake names and target vulnerable people by promising to resolve personal problems. Some solicit business by leaving cards or pamphlets on the windshields of parked vehicles.
Police listed examples of astrology and psychic fraud, including:
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KISHTWAR: Shahpura Club won volleyball tournament organised by army at Village Chingam, here on Tuesday.
“The aim of this event was to facilitate the youth by providing a platform even in the remotest of areas to help them ascertain themselves,” Defence Spokesperson, Lt Col Devender Anand said.
He said that a total of four teams namely Shahpura, Bhatgam, Chingam and Thana participated in the tournament.
Shahpura team, who won the final match, was awarded with trophy in the function attended by a large number of people from Village Chingam and nearby areas.
Construction hits the halfway point at the new Haven Elementary School in Savannah.
School leaders gathered at the site today to celebrate its progress now that the top is on the building.
The $21 million dollar project will be ready for students to start the new school year in August.
“The kids are gonna be really excited because they’re gonna have the latest in technology. They’re gonna have a lot of opportunities that they didn’t have in their old building. Plus it’s gonna be you know very well climate control. Whereas before you had window units and wall heat and all that. ”
The education sales tax is paying for the new building.
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April 13 Biostar Pharmaceuticals Inc:
* Biostar Pharmaceuticals Inc announces its annual results for the year ended December 31, 2016
* Biostar Pharmaceuticals Inc - currently anticipates that production of Shaanxi Weinan products will resume in first half of 2017
* Biostar Pharmaceuticals-as a result temporary suspension of production, there may be substantial doubt regarding ability to continue as going concern
* Biostar Pharmaceuticals Inc - currently anticipates that production of shaanxi weinan products will resume in first half of 2017
* Biostar Pharmaceuticals Inc - temporary suspension of production has materially negatively affected company's operating results Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Pension Insurance Corporation, a £25bn group that acquires closed company pension funds, has signed a £1.3bn deal with manufacturer Siemens in the latest sign that an “unprecedented” year is taking shape in the market.
The deal — PIC’s third with Siemens — lifts out a 6,000-member section of the Siemens Benefits Scheme, for which PIC will now guarantee pensioner payments in return for a premium from the company.
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Event time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with musical performances beginning at 10:30 am.
Enjoy great musical performances each Sunday in the Villa's Mercury Courtyard begining June 4. Listen to the music, read, visit with friends, or simply relax. Coffee, tea and fresh pastries are available a la carte from ROAST.
Mimosas and Bloody Marys from our house bar will also be for sale.
10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with musical performances beginning at 10:30 am. Free!
ST. LOUIS, MO (KPLR) – Our APA of Missouri Monday Mascot this week is Cool Guy, a 4-year-old cat.
As his name suggests, this cat is very relaxed and has not problem with being cuddled.
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The Beardstown High School Senior Night didn’t turn out the way the Lady Tigers had hoped for as they dropped a 53-31 contest with Mendon Unity here at the Tiger Den last Thursday.
The hometown ladies then bowed out of the CPC Class 2A Regional with a 56-41 loss to Rushville/Industry to end their season.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Protesters and heavy security are ready to greet President Donald Trump as he returns to his New York City home for the first time since his inauguration.
More than 1,000 demonstrators were in pens police erected across the street from Trump Tower by early Monday evening, hours before his expected arrival.
An inflatable caricature of Trump is rising above pedestrians on a nearby block.
Police have stationed sand-filled sanitation trucks as barriers around the skyscraper and layers of metal police barricades around the main entrance.
Among the protesters is the Rev. Jan Powell, a retired United Church of Christ minister. She says she’s bothered by the Republican president’s response to the white supremacist rally that descended into violence Saturday in Virginia.
Trump initially blamed “many sides” for the violence. He now says “racism is evil.”
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Randy Orton took the shocking step on Tuesday’s SmackDown​ of passing up a chance to face Bray Wyatt for the World Championship at WrestleMania 33.
Orton earned his spot in WrestleMania’s main event after winning the Royal Rumble last month and Wyatt punched his ticket by taking the belt from John Cena at Elimination Chamber.
But rather than set up a battle between two members of the Wyatt Family, Orton shocked fans on Tuesday by telling Wyatt he would not fight him in Orlando on April 2.
“As long as you are the master and I am the servant, I refuse to face you at WrestleMania,” Orton said.
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Instead, next week’s SmackDown will feature a Battle Royal to determine Orton’s replacement.
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WWE is still keeping a tight lid on who will be in the Battle Royal, but they may have given us a hint at one of the participants when Luke Harper attacked Harper during Tuesday’s show.
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Chris Cuomo’s daughter might have a career in singing.
We’re told that during One&Only resort’s clambake with Hamptons Purist magazine in the Hamptons over the weekend, the glossy’s Editor-in-Chief Cristina Cuomo and CNN anchor’s daughter Bella, 14, stole the show by performing Dolly Parton’s “Jolene” in front of the crowd.
“She was amazing,” said an attendee.
Also in attendance were Jill Martin and QVC’s Shawn Killinger, who showed off her adopted 2-month-old baby girl Jagger Jude.
One week until Manchester United are back in action.
For most, it can't come soon enough with supporters spending international week crossing fingers that every player returns to United unscathed.
Juan Mata, Anthony Martial, Ashley Young and Ander Herrera are all having a rest this weekend given they were not called up by their countries, but Antonio Valencia and Henrikh Mkhitaryan both face long trips.
In more positive news, Zlatan Ibrahimovic is due to step up his recovery at the end of the month. He is reportedly expected to be back at Carrington every day from the start of November as he bids to make a comeback from a serious knee ligament injury.
Paul Pogba remains out but is in good spirits. In his latest update he showed himself dancing with a football wearing full United training gear.
Stick with us for all the latest news and transfer rumours LIVE from Old Trafford.
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DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Keno" game were:
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New Hampshire Sen. Jeanne Shaheen is planning to meet with President Donald Trump's nominee to the U.S. Supreme Court.
The Democratic senator is scheduled to meet Wednesday with Judge Neil Gorsuch, a judge on the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals from Denver.
She has indicated that she's unlikely to support Gorsuch, saying he intends to "turn back the clock" on women's reproductive rights and LGBT equality.
Shaheen's former colleague, Republican Kelly Ayotte, is helping guide Gorsuch through the confirmation process. Ayotte lost her Senate seat last fall to Democrat Maggie Hassan.
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BANGOR, Maine (AP) " Horror author Stephen King says his frequent criticism of President Donald Trump has gotten him blocked on Twitter.
The author of "Firestarter" and "It" tweeted Tuesday the Republican president has blocked him on the social media website. He says, "I may have to kill myself."
King lives in Bangor, Maine, and uses his Twitter account to criticize Trump regularly. He tweeted in February that Trump "screws up" America's relationship with Australia. He called Trump "an impulsive, bad-tempered idiot."
King tweeted a lament in December that Hillary Clinton's victory in the popular vote was by a margin of millions and Trump was still going to become president.
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Lawyers for two Twitter users last week sent the White House a letter demanding they be un-blocked from the @realDonaldTrump account. The White House didn't respond to a request for comment then.
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A dog had spent most of her life tethered by chains, unable to experience freedom. So, when she was finally rescued and able to run free, it was a completely new concept to her. Needless to say, then, her first liberated steps were completely magical.
Dogs Deserve Better is a non-profit animal rescue organization based in Smithfield, Virginia. Since 2002 the group has rescued countless canines from lives of suffering. However, its main area of focus is to bring tethered and penned animals out of the cold and into people’s hearts.
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As per Reuters report, President Trump is expected to sign an executive order on environmental reviews and permitting for infrastructure projects.
The news is reportedly pushing US equity futures higher. The SP 500 futures are up 7 points or 0.28%. The easing tension between US and North Korea is also lifting the risk assets this Tuesday morning in Asia.
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MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – The Minnesota Vikings announced Monday they’ve acquired Trevor Siemian in a trade with the Denver Broncos.
Siemian will serve as the Vikings’ back-up quarterback to Kirk Cousins, who signed a three-year contract with the Vikings in free agency. Cousins will make a guaranteed $84 million.
Siemian was a seventh round draft pick by the Broncos in 2015. He has appeared in 26 games in Denver, with 24 starts in the last two seasons. He has 5,685 total passing yards with 30 touchdowns and has completed 59.3 percent of his passes.
He’s 13-11 as a starting quarterback.
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The City of Asheboro in association with Friday Night Bluegrass announces the return of New Southern Ground to the historic Sunset Theatre, 234 Sunset Ave., downtown Asheboro, this Friday, June 16, at 7 p.m. Due to a last-minute cancellation of the originally scheduled band, New Southern Ground has graciously agreed to fill in on short notice to provide concert goers with a great evening of down home bluegrass music. Friday Night Bluegrass is a monthly program of the Sunset Theatre that presents local as well as regional bluegrass talent on the third Friday of every month.
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Nuke-happy North Korean tyrant Kim Jong Un might be the way he is because he suffers from ’roid rage, doctors say.
There’s widespread speculation “in the medical community that he has gout, and one of the treatments for gout is steroids,” Dr. Rock Positano of the Hospital for Special Surgery told me. “This fellow could be manifesting ’roid rage.”
Known as the disease of epicureans and kings because it is caused by a rich diet, gout is a buildup of uric acid in joints, particularly the feet, which causes acute pain “like a knife going through your toe,” Positano said.
Benjamin Franklin, Napoleon, da Vinci and Henry VIII all had gout in the pre-steroid era.
None had his half-brother assassinated with poison, or put his uncle in front of a firing squad, or had opponents executed with a flamethrower.
“There are so many world leaders who have suffered over the centuries, and it’s changed history,” Positano said. “Who knows what’s making this guy tick?”
MADISON (WKOW) -- During the cold winter months, lots of people tend to hibernate inside at home, but this weekend it's all about getting outside, to enjoy Dane County's biggest park.
That would be the frozen Lake Mendota.
And the Frozen Assets Festival is the annual celebration of the fun you can have on the water in the winter.
There's curling, skating, and ice boating, all off the shore of James Madison Park.
"The lake right now is over two feet thick of ice. That's like double the thickness of a parking garage. So the lake is super-thick right now and it's not gonna break," said James Tye of the Clean Lakes Alliance.
New this year: the ice bar, a tent on the lake with drinks and food.
The Frozen Assets Festival is a fundraiser for the Clean Lakes Alliance and the money is used for lake clean-up and restoration projects during the summer.
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Communities in western Kansas upgraded their railroad tracks within the past two years in an effort to retain and improve passenger rail service. And a year ago this week, a new bus service was added between Newton, Wichita and the Amrak line in Oklahoma City - with hopes of converting it to train service one day.
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The Supreme Court has asked the Ministry of External Affairs to reply on the delay in the extradition proceedings of liquor baron Vijay Mallya, who is in London.
Th apex court asked Ministry of External Affairs to reply by December 15th on the delay in the extradition proceedings. Also, the court indicated that they might summon the MEA Secretary if their orders aren't adhered to.
"How can court's orders not be taken seriously," the Court observed. Centre's law officers were asked to explain reasons behind non-cooperation with the court in an extradition case of Vijay Mallya.
Mallya is wanted in India on charges of fraud and money laundering amounting to around Rs 9,000 crores. The tycoon has been in a self-imposed exile in the UK since he left India on March 2, 2016.
His erstwhile Kingfisher Airlines owes several Indian banks around Rs 9,000 crores. Mallya was arrested by Scotland Yard on an extradition warrant in April this year, has been out on bail on a bond worth 650,000 pounds.
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Police said on Wednesday they had arrested the 54-year-old mastermind of a cocaine dealing gang after a two-year search.
The suspect had reportedly been dealing cocaine out of a restaurant he co-owns in the upmarket Kolonaki district of central Athens.
He was arrested on Monday in Kolonaki on a warrant issued in 2016 on charges of being a member of two criminal gangs that smuggled large quantities of drugs, including cocaine, hash and ecstasy, into Greece from Albania.
Police dismantled the gangs in February 2016 and made nine arrests.
The 54-year-old had managed to avoid arrest until last Monday. He was remanded in custody.
If you travel to London anytime soon and wish to hear “Big Ben”, you’d better get there before Monday. Aug. 21 or during special holidays.
“Ben” is taking a 4-year vacation!
CNN reports after 157 years of ringing, the historical bell landmark is set to undergo “major conservation works.”
According to Steve Jaggs, Keeper Of The Great Clock, “Big Ben falling silent is a significant milestone in this crucial conservation project. This essential programme of works will safeguard the clock on a long term basis, as well as protecting and preserving its home.”
Big Ben is actually the name of the bell inside St. Stephen’s Tower (renamed Elizabeth Tower in 2012), not the building or the clock itself.
Cost for the work is expected to be around $42 million!!!
Fortunately Big Ben will chime for “important national events” (New Year’s Eve, Remembrance Sunday, etc.).
For $42mil, Ben should chime at dinner time!
Serena Williams, the American tennis 23-time Grand Slam winner just won her first match just less than a year after giving birth. The champ stepped on the tennis court looking like a princess warrior, and feeling like one too, according to her.
After looking elegant at the royal wedding a couple of weeks ago, Serena had to look fierce to match her strong comeback, to showcase that there's no body as strong as a woman's body, which is able to carry a child, give birth, and then come back to tennis court looking good as ever.
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President Rouhani warns that White House failure to uphold Iran nuclear deal would prompt firm reaction from Tehran.
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has called on US President Donald Trump to uphold the 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and six world powers, or "face severe consequences".
In a televised speech, Rouhani said the "Iranian government will react firmly" if the White House fails to "live up to their commitments" under the agreement.
The warning comes weeks in advance of a May 12 deadline for Trump to renew the deal.
The US president has previously said he would scrap the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), which he has called the "worst deal in history", unless "a better option" is presented to him.
[...] The landmark deal reached in Lausanne, Switzerland in April 2015 with China, Russia, France, Great Britain, Germany and the US offered Iran more than $110bn a year in sanctions relief and a return to the global economy in exchange for halting its drive for a nuclear weapon.
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has revealed that the end of his coaching career is near. The 45-year-old signed a three-year contract at the Etihad Stadium last summer, but says he might not go on till he is 60. “I will be at Manchester for the next three seasons, maybe more, but I am arriving […]
The attorney general has until Saturday to terminate the former FBI deputy director; reaction and analysis on 'The Five.'
NEW YORK, Oct 6 (Reuters) - The New York Federal Reserve on Friday raised its estimate of U.S. gross domestic product growth for the fourth quarter above 2 percent as upbeat factory and services data in September offset a surprise drop in employment last month.
The regional central bank's "Nowcast" model calculated the economy was expanding at an annualized pace of 2.45 percent in the fourth quarter, faster than the 1.95 percent rate seen a week ago. Its growth estimate for the third quarter was revised up to 1.53 percent from 1.46 percent last week. (Reporting by Richard Leong; Editing by James Dalgleish)
Mueller sued the Swifts and their radio handler, Frank Bell, seeking up to $3 million for his ruined career.
Just before closing arguments, the judge dismissed Taylor Swift from Mueller's lawsuit and drastically reduced the amount Mueller could collect.
The singer-songwriter said in her countersuit that she wanted a symbolic $1 and the chance to stand up for other women.
Services on Greece’s national railway network are set to be disrupted again late Wednesday due to rolling three-hour stoppages called by unions.
Delays and cancellations are expected to affect passengers using the Athens suburban railway (Proastiakos) and intercity trains, as services will come to a halt between 9 p.m. and midnight.
For more information, travelers are advised to call 14511 or visit www.trainose.gr.
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KALAMAZOO, Mich.--- Battle Creek Central made the trip to Kalamazoo looking to avenge an earlier loss to the Maroon Giants. Kalamazoo Central once again came away with the win 57-48, but also clinched at least a share of the SMAC East conference championship.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – Eric Church honored the victims of the Las Vegas concert attack with a performance at the Grand Ole Opry Wednesday night.
Church headlined the first night of the Route 91 Harvest festival Friday night before the mass shooting Sunday night.
He spoke about the tragedy during his performance and memorialized the victims with a performance of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah.”
Church said he walked through the crowd during Friday’s concert, never imagining where he was standing would be the scene of carnage just 48 hours later.
He also referenced remarks by Dr. Heather Melton, wife of victim Sonny Melton who died while shielding her during the attack, who said they attended the festival specifically to see Church and had ticket’s to Wednesday’s Opry performance.
Church made sure there were two empty seats in the Opryhouse for the Meltons and said the reason he performed last night was for them.
Library Director Karen Tatarka, who left Weston in February to work at the C.H. Booth Library in Newtown is coming back.
The Weston Library Board announced that Tatarka will be returning to her position as director of Weston’s library in July.
In the six years Tatarka previously worked in Weston she was highly regarded for upgrading technology, expanding programs, and overseeing a major interior renovation to the library.
“Karen is thrilled to return to our library and our community,” said Amy Sanborn, Weston Library Board chairman.
Look for the full story in next week’s Weston Forum.
Pedro Hernandez, a former SoHo store clerk, was convicted on Tuesday of the 1979 murder of six-year-old Etan Patz.
According to The New York Daily News, a Manhattan jury found Hernandez guilty of luring Patz into the basement of a bodega as he walked alone to his school bus stop and then strangling the boy on May 25, 1979.
The 75th Annual Golden Globe Awards will air January 7 on NBC. The show will be hosted by Seth Meyers. The 2018 nominees have now been revealed. “Master of None” is up for two awards: Best Television Series—Musical or Comedy, and Best Actor in a Television Series for Aziz Ansari. “Twin Peaks”’ Kyle MacLachlan is up for one award: Best Performance by an Actor in a Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television. “Stranger Things” has been nominated in two categories: Best Television Series—Drama, and Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role for David Harbour. Other nominees include Jonny Greenwood, Get Out, “Insecure,” “Big Little Lies,” and more. Find the full list of nominees here.
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Indiana State Police arrested a man they say was traveling 110 mph in a 55 mph zone. It happened Monday on State 66 near County Road 550 East.
The driver was identified as 41-year-old Edward Moore of Grandview, IN. Moore failed field sobriety and tested .141% BAC at the Spencer County Jail.
He is being charged with operating while intoxicated with endangerment, operating while intoxicated, reckless driving, and driving while suspended.
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On season Nine of MASTERCHEF, award-winning chef Gordon Ramsay, acclaimed chef Aarón Sánchez and renowned restaurateur Joe Bastianich will put the latest group of contestants through a series of challenging elimination rounds, in order to turn one home cook into a culinary master. The winner will claim the title of MASTERCHEF, a cookbook deal and the $250,000 grand prize.
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) - A judge in Philadelphia has denied Meek Mill's request for a new trial and the removal of another judge from the rapper's case.
President Judge Leon Tucker told Mill in a Wednesday hearing that he doesn't have jurisdiction over the matter.
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ordered Mill's release from prison last month where he was serving a two- to four-year sentence on a probation violation related to a decade-old gun and drug conviction.
Mill's lawyers want Judge Genece Brinkley removed from his case. They allege she's been waging a vendetta against the rapper, including sending him to prison for the probation violations.
She has strongly defended her impartiality.
Prosecutors say they believe Mill should get a new trial because of questions raised about the credibility of his arresting officer.
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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. -- Televangelist Pat Robertson is recovering after suffering an embolic stroke.
In an online news release, The Christian Broadcasting Network, which Robertson founded, says he was rushed to the nearest stroke centre Friday after a family member recognized the onset of symptoms.
The release says that within minutes of receiving clot-busting drugs, Robertson was awake, responsive and able to move all his limbs.
The Virginia-based network says 87-year-old Robertson is alert and expected to make a full recovery.
In addition to founding The Christian Broadcasting Network, Robertson hosts its flagship show "The 700 Club."
If you are mailing packages for the holidays, this is a critical week to send them to make sure they get to their destination before Christmas…
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Postmaster General Megan Brennan says if you are shipping a package overseas, you might want to get those in the mail today. If you are sending a card, December 19 is the deadline, which is a week from tomorrow. Brennan says there’s now a way you can track your mail, called ‘Informed Delivery’…
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And, another tip from Brennan, don’t guess at the zip code. You can look up zip codes on the Postal Service website, but she also says no zip code, is better than a wrong zip code.
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Samsung and Hyundai chiefs see rising protectionism as a problem in 2017
Top executives at Samsung Electronics and Hyundai Motor said Monday that slowing economic growth and rising protectionism around the world would stoke increasing uncertainties for their businesses in the coming year. Samsung Vice Chair Kwon Oh-hyun urged employees to step up quality control in the face of the headwinds, which come as the South Korean technology giant is preparing to announce the findings of its investigation into the overheating problems that resulted in the discontinuation of its Galaxy Note 7 smartphone. Hyundai Motor Chair Chung Mong-koo said that despite the threat of protectionism, Hyundai and its sister Kia Motors expect new model introductions to boost sales by 4.7 percent to 8.25 million vehicles this year. They sold 7.88 million last year, missing their 2016 sales target.
Police in Florida say an angry dog sent three people to the hospital after one tried to put a sweater on it. Tampa police say the pit bull mix named Scarface bit a 52-year-old woman who was trying to dress him on Friday and her husband was attacked while trying to pull the dog off of her.
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Dale Bruce, 85, of Hartford, died at 3:23 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017, in the emergency room at Alton Memorial Hospital.
Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2017, at Pitchford Funeral Home in Wood River. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 16, at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Rose Lawn Memory Gardens with full military rites by the Ritual Team of VFW Post 1308 of Alton.
A nurse at England's worst A&E department could face the sack after a furious patient waiting over "five hours" to be seen took a picture of the medic booking a holiday. NHS bosses said the unnamed nurse was being "managed accordingly" after she was snapped scrolling through pictures of sunny beach resorts while on the phone. The picture covertly taken at the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow, Essex, was shared on a community Facebook page. The dossing nurse was slated online in the anonymous post shared by Spotted in Harlow. It said: "Been in A&E for five hours... Meanwhile the nurse is booking her holidays."
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WiFi is now available for lawyers using the New Zealand Law Society High Court libraries in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, and the Hamilton branch library.
The Law Society Libraries are available for use by members and associate members of the New Zealand Law Society, the judiciary, Ministry of Justice Court staff and members of the law faculties of universities.
WiFi access is available through a casual daily PIN (which allows access until midnight that day) or a permanent PIN can be obtained by filling out a form and returning it to wellington@nzlslibrary.org.nz.
The NZLS Library's subscription databases (LexisNexis, Thomson Reuters and CCH) can be accessed via the Library WiFi. PDFs can be saved to a laptop, but printing via WiFi is not currently available.
Seven Bulldogs sign letters of intent for 2018
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PATTAYA: — A Nigerian man on a night out in Pattaya was set upon by a mob of Thais after arriving in his car in Soi 7 during Songkran celebrations.
Saimchon News reported that Mr Kennedy Akononu had been annoyed by people blocking his way splashing water and had given them the middle finger.
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Nasa's Orion, stacked on a Space Launch System rocket capable of lifting 70 metric tons, will launch from a newly refurbished Kennedy Space Center in 2019.
The uncrewed Orion will travel into Distant Retrograde Orbit, breaking the distance record reached by the most remote Apollo spacecraft, and then 30,000 miles farther out (275,000 total miles).
The mission will last 22 days and was designed to test system readiness for future crewed operations.
Authorities say a 70-year-old man and a small dog died in a house fire in Round O Friday morning.
The fire happened in the 20000 block of Augusta Highway and caused the roof of the house to cave in, according to Colleton County Fire/Rescue Chief Barry McRoy.
Family members at the scene identified the victim as Billy Lee.
Emergency crews learned about the fire after someone who was driving by the house saw it engulfed in flames and then called authorities.
The caller told responders that the home was fully involved.
According to fire officials, firefighters found the man near the front door.
"Traffic on busy Augusta Highway was down to one lane for several hours," CCFR officials said. "The cause of the fire is under investigation."
SLED is investigating the incident, McCroy said.
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Beijing's BeiGene will collaborate with Myriad Genetics to develop a companion diagnostic to BeiGene's novel PARP inhibitor, BGB-290. BeiGene will use two of Myriad's diagnostic tests, myChoice® HRD and BRACAnalysis CDx®, to identify patients most likely to benefit from BRB-290. In 2016, BeiGene started a dose escalation Phase Ia trial of the candidate in Australia. China and the US have also approved Phase I trials of the drug. The companies did not release further terms of the agreement.
For his latest album, trumpeter Mathias Eick focuses on his inner circle of relationships between family and friends. The intimate collection of tunes mostly range from 4-6 minutes, keeping the moods melodious and thoughtful. The team of Andreas Ulvo/p, Audun Erlien/b, Torstein/dr, Helge Andreas Norbakken/dr-perc and Hakon Aase/violin create longing and pastoral moods, quite intimate and personal, just like the relationships involved. Eick’s horn has a clarion sound on the folksy title track, while teaming with Aase’s violin for plaintive and longing moments on “For My Grandmother” and “Parents.” Ulvo and Aase create sepia shadows, like the kind you’d find in an old photo book on “Family” while the team gets frisky as the canter on “Girlfriend” and loose during “Friends.” He adds and ethereal voice to the impressionistic “August,” making this album feel like a walk through a local village where everyone in town is part of the community.
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A motorcyclist injured in a crash in South Tyneside remains in hospital in a serious condition.
However, police said their injuries are not life-threatening
The biker was airlifted to hospital after being involved in a collision on Saturday.
They were travelling along the Coast Road in South Shields at about 9.55am on Saturday when the bike collided with a van.
The rider was taken to hospital where they remain and police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them on 101.
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POMONA >> Parents upset by what they say is a lack of responsiveness from Pomona Unified administrators have filed a complaint with the district The parents say school funds aren't spent fairly across the district's 41 campuses and are not being used as effectively as they could be. Parents Evelia Rocha and Ana Portillo each filed a complaint on behalf of Padres Unidos de Pomona, or United Parents of Pomona .
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Pemex leads charge in strong EM primary
Even heavy indications from US Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen the central bank will raise interest rates at its next meeting were not enough to derail the strong primary market in emerging market bonds.
CHOCTAWHATCHEE RIVER, Fla. (WSVN) — A Florida fisherman reeled in the catch of a lifetime after he brought in a massive catfish.
According to Fox 13, Joel Singletary was fishing on the Choctawhatchee River, in the Florida panhandle, when he snagged a 120-pound blue catfish on his trotline.
Although the catfish would break the current state record of 69.50 pounds, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said since Singletary caught the catfish on a trotline, it doesn’t qualify as the new state record.
However, they still called the fish an impressive catch.
Singletary did earn a “Big Catch certificate,” which is through a recognition program in Florida. If you catch a blue catfish that is at least 36 inches or 25 pounds, you qualify for the reward.
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Students at Saratoga Central Catholic School joined the school’s choir to perform the Living Nativity in front of the school during Saratoga Springs’ annual Victorian Streetwalk on Nov. 30.
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Shinee member Taemin to stage solo concert
Japanese fans will see a lot more of Taemin, a member of K-pop boyband Shinee.
The 23-year-old will stage his solo concert in Tokyo on July 1 and 2 even as the group have been staging concerts in cities in Japan under its Shinee World 2017 Five tour.
The hardworking singer also plans to release a Japanese album in June, ahead of his solo concert.
Letterman pays tribute to his mother
Former late-night show host David Letterman gave an eulogy at his mother's funeral service last Saturday in Indianapolis in the United States. Ms Dorothy Mengering, who died last week at age 95, found unexpected fame on his television show. Popularly known on the show as "Dave's Mom", she charmed viewers with her role of correspondent during the Winter Olympics in Lillehammer, Norway (1994), Nagano, Japan (1998), and Salt Lake City in the US (2002).
DELAND, Fla. — Authorities have identified a couple whose bodies were found alongside a Florida highway, with their three young sons sitting safely in a nearby SUV.
The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office says a Florida Highway Patrol trooper spotted the vehicle with its hazard lights blinking early Saturday along Interstate 4 near DeLand.
Sheriff’s Spokesman Andrew Gant told reporters the trooper found 32-year-old Daniel Kelsey and 30-year-old Heather Kelsey unconscious outside the SUV.
Both adults were pronounced dead at the scene. Gant said three boys found alive in the SUV are the Ormond Beach couple’s children.
The boys range in age from 8 months to 4 years old. Gant said they were unharmed but taken to a hospital as a precaution.
Gant said investigators didn’t immediately find evidence of foul play. Autopsy results are pending.
Bhubaneswar: Polling for the second phase of panchayat elections has concluded and counting has begun on Wednesday. Around 60 percent polling was seen in the second phase till 12 noon. Violence was reported in Boudh, Athagarh and other regions.
Polling was held for 173 zilla parishad zones under 65 blocks in 29 districts while in Polsara Zilla Parishad an uncontested win was witnessed earlier. While polling continued from 7 am to 1 pm, counting began thereafter.
Violence was reported from various regions while there was a blank firing front of two poll booths in Boudh and clash in Athagarh. Police has already reached the Kumarpur-sashang area in Athagarh where there was clash between two BJD groups during campiagning by MLA Ranendra Pratap Swain.
In Boudh, there was blank firing by miscreants before two booths in Kasurabandh panchayat and also six were injured in a group clash for which a platoon force has been deployed.
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DETROIT -- Tigers rookies Grayson Greiner and Niko Goodrum will get a chance to start against fellow rookie Shohei Ohtani on Wednesday night at Comerica Park.
The Tigers and Angels play at 7:10 p.m.
Greiner will catch for the Tigers with Goodrum at first base.
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The first wind farm built off the coast of Wales has been sold in a multi-million pound deal.
North Hoyle wind farm was built five miles off Rhyl and Prestatyn and commissioned in 2003.
It cost around £80m to build and was owned by German firm Innogy SE and supported from the Port of Mostyn.
The 30 turbine 60MW site has now been sold to Greencoat UK Wind along with Slieve Divena, off the coast of Northern Ireland.
The deal is worth around £105m.
The acquisitions of the North Hoyle and Slieve Divena wind farms are expected to complete in August 2017 and will be funded by the renewable infrastructure fund's revolving credit facility.
The deal adds a total capacity of 90MW and takes Greencoat UK's net generating capacity to 547MW.
The law applies only to women and was prompted by social media misinformation and the presence of a topfreedom activist. In emergency move, Ocean City, Md., bans bare breasts on beaches The law applies only to women and was prompted by social media misinformation and the presence of a topfreedom activist.
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YOU MAKE RULES, YOU FOOT BILL THE message behind Gov. Paterson’s escalating call for serious budget cuts could not be clearer: This time, our fiscal crisis is different. It was the same message Mayor Bloomberg sent...
TIME TO CLEAN UP RECENT headlines have ex posed gaping flaws in the city’s budget process: The tradition of letting local elected officials “earmark” modest amounts of funding for neighborhood groups – little leagues,...
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EDMOND, Okla. (AP) – An Oklahoma mother and father couldn’t figure out what was happening to their child’s pacifiers until the baby’s grandmother saw the family dog swipe one off a counter.
One nauseous pooch and a trip to their veterinarian’s office confirmed the couple’s hunch: Dovey had 21 pacifiers lodged in her stomach.
The couple told the veterinarian Dovey had slowed her eating and was vomiting for a few days, but other than that, they thought she seemed fine.
KFOR-TV reports that at first, the veterinarian thought there were only seven to nine pacifiers in Dovey’s stomach, but the surgery proved otherwise.
Dovey is on the mend and has already gone home.
The veterinarian cautioned pet owners in a recent Facebook post that “dogs will eat anything, anytime and at any age.”
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BRUSSELS -- A power outage has hit Brussels airport, delaying departing planes and leaving hundreds of people stranded outside the terminal.
Florence Muls of Brussels airport says the outage hit at 5 a.m. (0400 GMT) Thursday and specifically affected the luggage and air conditioning systems.
Early morning departures were immediately affected and hundreds of people were left waiting outside.
Muls says after the outage was fixed, people were slowly let back in the building. Dozens of flights were delayed.
Jabari Parker returned to the Bucks lineup for the first time this season — coming off his second ACL injury — and had 12 points on seven shots in limited minutes. It’s a good sign for the Bucks.
But not as good as Giannis Antetokounmpo‘s driving layup game-winner.
The Knicks had Kristaps Porzinigis on Antetokounmpo — and KP had a rejection of one of the Greek Freak’s shots earlier in the game, he’s one of the few players long enough to potentially bother Antetokounmpo — but John Henson came out, set the screen and forced the switch. That left Enes Kanter on Antetokounmpo, and while Kanter had a good night (his third consecutive game with at least 17 points and 17 rebounds) he’s not a defender, and nobody came over to help early or fast enough.
The result: Bucks win.
With his partner lying comatose in a hospital bed, Mulder receives key information from the Cigarette Smoking Man that could mean life or death for Scully.
Michael L. Tibbs, age 66 of Oroville, Washington was born in Tonasket, Washington to parents Dave and Lillian Tibbs. Leaving his loving family quietly, Mike stepped into Glory on the morning of September 28th at his home.
Surviving is his wife, Miki; his son, Mitch (Trish); his daughters, Julie Tibbs and Paige (Wade) Scott; his, grandchildren, Chad, Cody, Seth and Noah; his great grandson, Bodie; his siblings and many wonderful friends. Mike was preceded in death by his parents.
We are so grateful to Hospice during Mike’s final days. Special Thanks to Peggy, Julia and Kayla for their loving care and devotion to Mike’s needs.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, October 14, 2017 at 11 a.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church in Oroville with the Reverend Marilyn Wilder officiating. In lieu of flowers any gifts may be made to “No Paws Left Behind” in Oroville.
Bergh Funeral Service and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
A tumultuous week for Italy in the financial markets—and some worrying signs of contagion—have prompted the inevitable warnings that the eurozone debt crisis is back and that the common currency is again on the brink of collapse.
Yet the situation in Italy today is very different from the crises that engulfed the eurozone between 2010 and 2015. It is at the same time both potentially more serious and yet more easily resolved.
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The music industry's hottest stars rock the carpet at the 2014 Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas.
Pop singer/songwriter Austin Mahone will perform his hit single, “Mmm Yeah,” from the Orange Carpet this Saturday on the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards, hosted by Mark Wahlberg (8 p.m.). It...
GETTYSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – The Adams County SPCA says it seized 133 animals after a search at an Adams County home last week.
The animals seized Thursday include cats, rabbits, donkeys, pigs, chickens, ducks, and geese. Many were confined to small spaces and living in unsanitary conditions, the SPCA said.
No additional details were released due to the ongoing investigation and pending court case.
The SPCA is looking for donations of hay, bagged straw, Tractor Supply gift cards, and cash to cover veterinarian costs.
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SEATTLE, Wash. - Seattle Police are asking for the public's help identifying a burglar who spent seven hours between midnight and 7 a.m. creeping around the back patio of a couple's home..
He was right outside their bedroom while they were sleeping on December 30th, according to KCPQ.
"It's kinda scary. Guy is right there outside the window. Who knows what he could have done?" victim Gary Laws said.
The thief stole clothing, a dog bed, and other items - after he used the couple's hot tub.
"That's creepy and really unnerving. It's not about the items, it's that this is not acceptable behavior for anybody. I don't care what their circumstances are. There's ways to do things and this is definitely not the way to do it," said Laws.
Electronic cigarettes do little to help smokers quit, and could actually increase the likelihood that teens and young adults will start smoking, a new study suggests.
Several couples celebrated Valentine's Day by tying the knot, renewing their vows or getting engaged in Times Square Tuesday.Love was in the air for participants and onlookers alike, as the Times Square Alliance hosted the annual event.Check out Lauren Glassberg's report in the video player above.
A contractor is beginning work this week on road maintenance and improvements at over 200 locations in the city of Banning, using the city's share of a transportation sales tax.
The Banning City Council in December awarded a $944,900 contract to All American Asphalt of Corona for the work scheduled over the next four months.
The work includes pothole repairs, asphalt overlays, slurry seal to extend pavement life, concrete repairs including sidewalks and curbs and replacement of access ramps to comply with disabled access requirements, according to a city news release.
A list of the specific projects and the project timetable are available on the city's website. Road problems, including potholes, may be reported to 951-922-3286 at any time.
Co-op announced that it will now sell exclusively Alberta beef in its Calgary stores starting this week.
There’s a total of 24 Co-op stores in the Calgary area. It’s a first for a major grocery retailer.
Co-op said the move is in response to consumer demand for local and fresh products.
“Eating local has been a trend for a while, but for more than 60 years it’s been Calgary Co-op’s mission,” Ken Keelor, Calgary Co-op’s chief executive officer, said. “We are committed to supporting local suppliers, and we’re proud to be the first major retailer to guarantee all our fresh beef will be from Alberta.”
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Suppliers include JBS Canada and Alberta Beef Producers.
The new agreement will have all 24 Calgary and area Co-op stores stocked with beef that is harvested, produced and packaged in Alberta, from the JBS Canada facility near Brooks.
WHITE BEAR LAKE, Minn. (AP) - Prosecutors say a Minnesota man lived in his house with the decomposing bodies of his mother and twin brother for about a year.
Sixty-year-old Robert James Kuefler of White Bear Lake is charged with interference with a dead body or scene of death because he neglected to tell authorities they died of natural causes, according to the St. Paul Pioneer Press .
The bodies were found last year. Kuefler was charged this week. Police say he told them his mother, 94-year-old Evelyn Kuefler, died in August 2015 and his brother, Richard Kuefler, died before that and he couldn't bring himself to bury them.
The complaint says his mother's body was decayed and skeletal and his brother's body was "mummified."
Robert Kuefler didn't return a message left by The Associated Press.
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An "embarrassing" street name will remain - after only seven residents responded to a parish council consultation about it.
Isis Way, in Hilton, Derbyshire, had attracted attention for its connotations with so-called Islamic State (IS).
Hilton Parish Council said in light of the lack of responses to its informal consultation, which was held in May, "the matter would not be taken any further".
The name was given to the street when it was built in 2009.
Gordon isn't happy with how slow Van is moving. Meanwhile, Nick is annoyed with Robyn.
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The Falls Church Elementary Parent-Teacher Association is hosting its fall carnival. The entrance fee is $10 prepaid, $12 at the door for children 3-12 and includes unlimited access to inflatables, carnival games and field games. Entrance for accompanying adults and younger children are free. Tickets for the face painting, cake walk, raffle and food are extra. Costume contest at 12:30 p.m. Profits go to supporting teachers and programs at Falls Church City Schools. The festival will be held at Thomas Jefferson Elementary (601 S Oak St., Falls Church) on Saturday, October 14 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Visit fcepta.org for more information.
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NRL: Tigers forward Tim Grant will return to Penrith next season where his career started back in 2007.
There’s a pretty interesting event happening tomorrow, February 3, called “The Festival of the Beautiful,” beginning at 5pm. From the Galveston Artist Residency: “We will leave the Galveston Artist Residency & the Galveston Arts Center at the ‘Hour of the Wolf’ to convene on the Hotel Artist Lofts at 6:15pm where we will perambulate downtown, gathering revelers as we go. The walk will end at the GAR back courtyard for pageantry and live music by Studded Left & Vockah Redu. All attendees are expected to wear festive costume attire – let your freak flag fly! All attendees are expected to bring a handmade gift (or gifts) to give to a stranger or friend in lieu of beads.”
Leaving the beads at home may be a pre-Mardi Gras strategy, but still bring out those festive, jazzy umbrellas. Weather predictions call for below 60s temperatures and drizzly skies, so put together some jovial rain gear and don’t forget to catch all exhibitions while expressing your love of art with your new-found friends.
× Oklahoma man accused of killing father free on bond
BLANCHARD, Okla. – A central Oklahoma man accused of killing his father and disguising it as a suicide is now free on $400,000 bond.
The Lawton Constitution reports that 37-year-old James Brooks is charged with first-degree murder. He could face the death penalty, life without parole or a life sentence if convicted.
Brooks is accused of killing Timothy Brooks in August 2012. He’d been held in jail on no bond since his initial court appearance in March.
An affidavit says the investigation began after police responded a report from James Brooks “that his father had shot himself.” But the state medical examiner doesn’t believe Timothy Brooks could shoot himself in the manner described.
Investigators allege James Brooks was motivated to kill by a $500,000 insurance policy taken out without the father’s knowledge.
Records indicate Brooks returns to court July 23.
If you suffer from acrophobia, a.k.a. the fear of heights, then you can probably relate to this dad. He tried peering over the edge of the cliffs on Inishmore Island off the coast of Ireland.
This photo provided by Pandora shows Roger Lynch. Music service Pandora has named Lynch, the head of Dish’s streaming video service, as its CEO as it tackles competition from Spotify and other newer music apps. He’ll take over Sept. 18. Pandora said Monday, Aug. 14, 2017, that Lynch is the right leader because he has worked with media companies on new distribution models. (Pandora via AP)
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An 85-year-old woman was reportedly murdered by an individual who later committed suicide by hanging himself at a house in Elpitiya.
The police spokesman’s office said that the two bodies were found on Tuesday (24) inside a house on Wijaya Mawatha, Pituwala Road, Elpitiya.
Liyanage Leelawathi, 85, a resident of the house, was reportedly beaten to death by her nephew after an argument between the two of them, which is said to be a regular occurrence, had escalated out of control.
The 45-year-old suspect, Jagath Keerthi Abeysekara, who also lives in the same house, had later committed suicide by hanging himself inside one of the room in the house, preliminary inquiries had uncovered.
Elpitiya Police is conducting further investigations.
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The foreign affairs minister says Canada is looking to include chapters on gender and Indigenous peoples in the new North American free-trade agreement. Chrystia Freeland says a gender chapter was part of a trade deal with Chile.
USA TODAY High School Sports’ Super 25 regional rankings in football is selected by Jim Halley with weekly rankings in five regions — East, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest and West.
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Mater Dei, Santa Ana, Calif. (14-0) Bingham, South Jordan, Utah (13-0) Bishop Gorman, Las Vegas (13-2) De La Salle, Concord, Calif. (11-1) St. John Bosco, Bellflower, Calif. (11-3) Chandler, Ariz. (12-2) Folsom, Calif. (15-0) Richland, Wash. (14-0) St. Louis, Honolulu (10-0) Centennial, Peoria, Ariz. (13-1)
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SAO PAULO — A Brazilian judge has ordered that former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s passport be returned to him.
Last week, another judge hearing a case involving influence-peddling charges against da Silva ordered his passport be taken away. As a result, da Silva cancelled a trip to Ethiopia, where he was supposed to speak at a forum on hunger.
Judge Bruno Apolinario reversed that decision Friday, saying there was no evidence da Silva intended to flee the country to avoid justice. It was not clear when the passport would be returned.
On Jan. 24, an appeals court upheld a separate corruption conviction against da Silva, who denies the charges levelled against him and says the prosecutions are politically motivated.
The(AEDC) announced today that a Chinese company will invest $5 million to locate a new pet-treat facility in Danville. The company, Pet Won Pet Products, will create 70 new jobs at the 28,887-square-foot facility, according to ADEC. The facility was formerly home to Petit Jean Poultry.“Foreign-owned companies currently operate more than 230 facilities throughout the state and we anticipate that number will continue to grow,” said ADEC executive director Mike Preston in a press release. “Pet Won Pet Products’ announcement of plans to locate their new operation in Arkansas will result in more interest from Chinese companies considering expanding into North America. This presents a great opportunity for the state to build on our current momentum.”The pet treats will be made from already-deboned chicken.
Kayla Simone Foster , 27, of Brunswick Boulevard, Buffalo, is charged with DWI, driving with a BAC of .18 or greater, reckless driving, speeding, and failure to keep right. Foster was allegedly observed driving in the wrong lane in excess of 55 mph at 11:52 p.m., Friday, on Route 33, Byron.
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Anusha Zaman, third from left, from Baton Rouge Magnet High School, won a first-place Addiction Science Award at the 2017 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair. With her are, from left, judges Eric Hayden, Chris Evans and Mitchell Wong.
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SUPPLY, N.C. (AP) — The body of a man missing since last week has been found in a North Carolina creek.
Local media outlets reported that 30-year-old Jeremy Faith Hill was last seen around 1 p.m. on April 11 leaving Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center in Bolivia.
Sheriff’s spokeswoman Emily Flax says Hill’s body was found in a creek in Supply on Sunday.
Investigators say there is no sign of foul play.
Adam Silver, Michael Jordan help mend Charles Oakley, James Dolan feud Silver said that all parties were apologetic about the incident. Check out this story on mynorthshorenow.com: http://usat.ly/2kEmINn Larry Johnson and Latrell Sprewell look on with New York Knicks executive chairman James Dolan during the second half against the San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden.
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Related Stories Mere moments have passed since Sam Vokes headed Burnley into a 3-0 first half lead at Chelsea when there is a knock on the door at Diego Costa's family home in north-eastern Brazil.
Sportsmail has arrived unannounced and uninvited but, standing on the doorstep of his childhood home, Chelsea outcast Costa puffs out his cheeks and shakes his head.
'It's going well for Chelsea, isn't it?' he grimaces. 'The red card changed the game but anyway, you've come a long way and I have nothing to hide. Come on in.'
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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP)  Chicago rapper Chief Keef has been released from a jail in South Dakota where he was charged with marijuana possession.
The rapper, whose legal name is Keith Cozart, was arrested Monday at the Sioux Falls Regional Airport where officials say marijuana was found in his carry-on bag.
Cozart is facing a felony charge for possessing a marijuana edible and two misdemeanors for possessing marijuana and drug paraphernalia. He appeared Tuesday in a Sioux Falls court where a judge set bond at $2,000. The Minnehaha County Jail said Wednesday that Cozart is no longer in custody.
Cozart performed on Sunday at an anti-bullying celebrity basketball event at the University of Sioux Falls.
The man wanted in the death of a London man on the weekend has turned himself in.
Robert Ashley Williams, 35, was charged with second-degree murder in the death of Dereck Szaflarski, 27, who died early Saturday after a fight on a city sidewalk at about 2:30 a.m.
Williams arrived at London police headquarters at about 5:30 p.m. today and was taken into custody.
Defence lawyer Jim Dean said Williams will make his first court appearance Thursday morning.
Szarflarski died following a clash near Richmond and Piccadilly streets. Police arrived at about 2:30 a.m. to find him seriously hurt. He died later in hospital.
Police said a suspect left in a white car. It was found north of the city.
An arrest warrant was issued earlier Wednesday for Williams’ arrest.
MIRAMAR, Fla. - An 8-month-old girl was killed in a dog attack Wednesday in Miramar, police said.
Miramar Fire Rescue officials said a crew was called to the scene regarding a pit bull attack, but they did not take anyone to a hospital, WPLG reports.
Animal control is at the scene. Fire Rescue officials said the incident is now a police investigation.
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Nielsen set up both Detroit goals in a 3-2 loss to Florida on Saturday.
Nielsen's fantasy value hit a wall this season -- he has just 19 points in 51 games after averaging almost 50 points in each of the last four seasons. Nielsen does have four points (one goal, three assists) in his last five games, but we're not convinced it's anything more than luck, especially at 33. At his age, the drop off can be quick and harsh.
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NJPW Best of the Super Jr. tournament continued today. The round-robin styled tournament will run until June 4. Here are the updated standings for both blocks after night 10:
Block A Standings
* Tiger Mask 6
* Flip Gordon 6
* Will Ospreay 6
* Taiji Ishimori 6
* ACH 4
* Yoshinobu Kanemaru 4
* YOH 4
* BUSHI 4
Block B Standings
* Dragon Lee 6
* Marty Scurll 6
* Hiromu Takahashi 6
* SHO 4
* El Desperado 4
* Chris Sabin 4
* KUSHIDA 4
* Ryusuke Taguchi 4
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The next NJPW BOTSJ is tomorrow and will be VOD, here are the Block A tournament matches:
* Flip Gordon vs. BUSHI
* ACH vs. Taiji Ishimori
* Tiger Mask vs. Will Opsreay
* YOH vs. Yoshinobu Kanemaru
The threefold cord of marriage is you, your spouse and God. When all three of you work together nothing can destroy your home.
BRUSSELS Centrist Emmanuel Macron should enter the May 7 runoff for the French presidency after topping Sunday's first round of voting but the identity of his challenger is too close to call, Belgian newspaper La Libre Belgique said on its website, citing an unidentified pollster's forecast based on early results.
The Impact ratings for October 5, 2017 are in.
This week’s episode on Pop TV drew 251,000 viewers overall on Thursday night according to a report by Showbuzzdaily.com.
This is down from last week’s show that drew 264,000 viewers. The show had another rough week as it didn’t rank among the Top 150 shows on cable on Thursday night.
Impact Ratings
Impact, headlined by James Storm and EC3 vs. Fantasma and Texano, averaged a 0.05 rating among adults 18-49. This is down from last week’s 0.06 rating.
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — State auditors say the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development provided inaccurate or unsupported information about job creation and tax credits tied to various state initiatives designed to grow or retain jobs.
In a preliminary audit released Tuesday, the Auditors of Public Accounts found problems with a laundry list of DECD programs that provide state assistance to manufacturers, small businesses and others.
The auditors say some data used by the department overstates the economic impact of each program.
DECD says in the audit report that the agency “will be making many improvements in securing accurate and timely data and correct formulas for future annual reports.” The agency says it plans to reissue its 2017 annual report with corrected data.
Senate Republican Leader Len Fasano calls Tuesday’s audit report “disturbing.”
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Public employees and union leaders are criticizing proposals to reduce benefits in order to help fund Oregon’s public pension system.
The Oregonian/OregonLive reports that workers on Monday spoke to members of the Senate Workforce Committee, asking the lawmakers not to “raid” the retirement plans of newer employees in order to pay off a $22 billion deficit attributed in part to generous and unfunded benefits promised to retirees.
The workers called on the Legislature to instead raise business taxes to pay for the unfunded pension system.
Committee Vice Chair Sen. Tim Knopp, R-Bend, has proposed two reform bills to deal with the pension troubles. One would redirect employees’ contributions to support the pension fund, rather than supplemental retirement accounts. The other would redefine the final salary used to calculate a member’s benefits.
Jacksonville, Ill (WAND) – While many older cities struggle with infrastructure the city of Jacksonville has solved a major problem with its water system.
Mayor Andy Ezard and city leaders dedicated a new $37,200,000 water plant on Thursday. The facility will be able to treat 9-million gallons of water a day.
“This is a heck of a day in Jacksonville, so happy this day is here,” Mayor Ezard told WAND’s Doug Wolfe. “It’s definitely a team effort and we are happy this day is here.”
Jacksonville is hoping the new water plant will help attract new businesses in a competitive economic environment.
The plant was paid for with an increase in water rates, money from the state and a low interest loan from the Illinois EPA. The facility took more than 2 years to build.
I would like to share a story with you. About a week-and-a-half ago, I went to watch my grandson, who plays football for the Lake Orion freshman football team, play on the road.
Before the game, it was announced that for technical reasons they would not be able to play the national anthem. I looked down on the sidelines and saw the Orion freshman team all singing the national anthem. When their parents and fans heard, they began to sing along.
After the game, I asked my grandson if the coaches asked them to do this. He said, no, they just thought it was the right thing to do.
I thought this was an incredible display of patriotism by a group of 14-year-olds. Maybe the so-called professionals could learn a lesson from them.
Jim Manzo, Sr., Lake Orion resident
A QUEENSLAND police officer is setting the internet alight and stealing hearts after he helped a reporter.
Constable Mason Jago from Gatton returned a lost phone to the ABC reporter, who later discovered the officer had taken a selfie.
But it's the internet's reaction to Constable Mason's good looks, rather than his good deed, that is swamping the Queensland Police Service's Facebook page.
"Would happily admit to a crime if he was arresting officer," said Careena Perry.
"Time to lose my phone," decided Morgan Casey.
"Why can't the police in Wondai look like this...," wondered Josie Sleeman.
Lisa Marie wanted to know: "Did he leave his number too?"
Others are cheekily tagging friends and family members: "Lauren West, can you find where this guy works, transfer there, then marry him?" asks Dee West.
Comments are being posted almost every minute as the post goes viral.
Of all the general excitement surrounding Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's May 19th wedding, there's one aspect that doesn't involve the bride or groom at all: royal wedding hats.
While Markle will likely wear a gorgeous tiara on her wedding day, ladies in attendance will also carefully select their headwear. British (and royal) wedding etiquette dictates that women should wear hats or fascinators to a wedding. Back in 2011, Princess Beatrice nearly stole the spotlight at Will and Kate's wedding with an utterly memorable fascinator. At Pippa Middelton's 2017 nuptials, there was a fabulous show of bold and bright hats.
As we await Harry and Meghan's big day, and the intricate, over-the-top headwear that comes with it, here are the best hats and fascinators to shop for the royal wedding.
John Boyega is fighting aliens again and this time its in Pacific Rim Uprising. He plays Jake Pentecost, the son of Idris Elba’s character in the original. Jake, a once-promising Jaeger pilot teams up with Scott Eastwood as Lambert to take down the monstrous Kaiju.
This movie is faster, brighter and a lot younger than the original, making it easier to follow and a lot more entertaining. I talked to John and Scott about representation in Hollywood, from both sides of the aisle and I asked Scott about his reaction to the public beef by his Fast & Furious cast members. Long story short, his name is Bennett and he’s not in it.
Pacific Rim hits theaters everywhere Friday, March 23rd.
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MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) - Vermont lawmakers are close to voting on a measure that would grant reporters protection from subpoenas.
Vermont is one of only a handful of states that have little to no protection for journalists through a so-called shield law. These laws put reporters' information, like notes or recordings from a story, out of the reach of government agents looking to use reporters work in order to bolster their cases in court.
In recent years, Vermont journalists who have reported on a state senator accused of several sex crimes have been subpoenaed in order to find information that would help the state's case.
Forty other states have shield laws similar to the bill Vermont is considering. The Senate will likely vote on the bill this week.
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Could it be you? We'll be first to bring you this evening's winning Lotto results.
Tonight's draw is a MASSIVE £9.7million - a triple rollover - plus there is one guaranteed raffle millionaire and 20 raffle winners of £20,000. That would be a great start to February.
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While the prize fund will evidently transform a lucky punter's lifestyle, a portion of money spent on the draw supports a whole range of charities and projects around the UK.
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Mysterious trees become the prime suspects in a series of unexplained deaths the agents are attempting to solve.
HILLIARD, OH (WCMH) – If you were a kid in the 1970s, this might ring a bell.
To introduce the Hilliard Division of Police motorcycle unit, Officer Brandon long channeled his inner Jon Baker in a video posted on social media Monday.
INTRODUCING OUR MOTORCYCLE UNIT — OK, Hilliard, you remember “CHiPS” — the 1970s cop show, right? Well, allow us to introduce you to “HiTS” — our agency’s traffic safety unit featuring Motor Ofc. Brandon Long. After months of training, this summer he has officially hit the streets of Hilliard, where he will be assisting in all things traffic-related. We thought we’d have some fun with his debut.
The six Republican candidates for Senate squared off in a debate last night in Wheeling. They answered questions on the national debt, social programs, gun policy, President Trump, and the opioid crisis. Another debate will be held May 1st in Morgantown for the candidates who reach ten-percent in the polls this week.
Denton County employees pose with Alan Bristol , a Texas Association of Counties county relations officer, after being presented with the 2016 Best Practice Award on Tuesday in Denton. A Denton County online surveillance application that allows the public access to mosquito trapping and testing information was named a 2016 Best Practice Award recipient by the Texas Association of Counties this week.
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A pair of Jamestown, N.Y. men are incarcerated in the Warren County Prison on felony drug charges after an incident on Friday. Police have charged Mark B. Ceci, 29, with possession with intent to deliver and possession of a controlled substance fas well as Cory A. Carlson, 26, who faces charges of possession with intent to deliver and criminal use of a communication facility.
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Lowestoft Town boss Dale Brooks is keen on extending Matt Foy's loan spell.
The Cambridge United youngster joined the Bostik League, Premier side last month and has scored two goals in three games.
His scheduled last game for the Trawlerboys - against Enfield Town - was postponed at the weekend.
His return could be well timed for the U's, with Uche Ikpeazu suspended for this weekend's game against Newport County, but Brooks said that he would talk to the the U's to try and hammer out a deal for an extension.
“Matty has done really well for us,” he told the Eastern Daily Press.
“Even in the games he hasn’t scored in, he’s had an impact so we’re really pleased with him.
“Obviously it’s in the hands of his parent club but I will have a chat with Matt and with Cambridge to see if we can extend it.”
In the dark depths of winter there are few things as nourishing as a bowl of chicken stock. Stefano de Pieri gives us his expert tips to the perfect stock:
The most important step is to equip yourself with a big 10-20L pot, (do not saucepans that belong in dolls houses).
Buy a chicken carcass, give it a good wash and put it into a pot with cold water (roughly 2L per carcass). Add some vegetables if you like (onion, celery...but not carrot).
Put the flame on very low so it comes to a very gentle boil.
Slowly, the impurities will rise to the surface, which you can skim away.
Only add salt once the chicken has cooked.
A good stock, according to Stefano, is your passport to simple, good cooking...or, as your hedonic presenter would have it, your passport to pleasure.
Stefano de Pieri, chef and restauranteur
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Cleaning kitchens is an easy task compared to what it was in the 1940s - before modern dishwashers, or powerful products.
But it seems we could still learn something from that era when it comes to removing the stubborn black crust on our pots and pans after accidentally burning dinner.
A 1940s kitchen hack to remove burnt on food from pans has been discovered in the archives - and the secret is rhubarb.
Dishwashers didn't become household staples until the 1950s so 1940s housewives had to clean every dish by hand - after preparing breakfast, lunch and dinner for their husband
Boiling the sharp red fruit in the afflicted pot will make pans shine again in just 10 minutes, according to the old housewife's hack.
The trick was discovered during archive research commissioned by Marigold - famous for making the iconic bright yellow kitchen gloves - to mark its 70th anniversary.
On regular TV, 4,181,000 Fox viewers, peaking at 5,373,000, saw Mexico play Brazil, according to Nielsen -- numbers that are pretty great for not-exactly-soccer-mad America (though half of what Telemundo did). Soccer also drove more than half (55 percent) of Fox's 632 million streaming views for all sports in June. That means, despite a lot of hand-wringing when the US was eliminated from World Cup qualifying, the $200 Fox spent to get the 2018 World Cup rights now seems like a wise bet.
More comments hitting the wires from the UK’s Brexit Minister David Davis, citing:
Brexit transition period must conclude by next UK election
Very hard to say how long transition will be but most likely 2 years
Benefit of customs union goes both ways
EU would be harmed by having no customs agreement after Brexit
UK not going to continue with net EUR 10bln contribution per annum as we have now
ECJ will not be the arbiter of the interim customs deal
There will not be a number on Brexit divorce bill by October
There will be constructive ambiguity at times during negotiations
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Moncrief (ankle) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's injury report.
Moncrief has been out of commission since injuring his ankle in Week 12, though it isn't clear if Indianapolis actually held practice Monday. With the Colts playing on Thursday, Moncrief will likely need to participate in some fashion Tuesday or Wednesday in order to gain clearance.
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STEVEN PINKER has been called one of the most influential thinkers of our age. At the end of January, the professor of psychology at Harvard University was mingling with world leaders at the Davos World Economic Forum in Switzerland.
Not surprisingly, his latest book Enlightenment Now is a rebuke to overly partisan critics of Western liberal democracy. It is time, he says, to recognise the widespread improvements in health, living standards and welfare that those liberal principles help create. Our risks …
SEOUL The Bank of Korea's decision to keep interest rates at a record low of 1.25 percent at Thursday's monetary policy meeting was unanimous, Governor Lee Ju-yeol told a news conference.
Lee added that the central bank had raised its growth outlook for this year to 2.6 percent from its earlier forecast of 2.5 percent, and also revised up its inflation forecast to 1.9 percent from 1.8 percent.
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SHREVEPORT, La. - A federal jury in Louisiana on Feb. 10 found a mental health care facility administrator guilty of organizing a kickback scheme that resulted in the submission of $6.7 million in fraudulent bills to Medicare, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced (United States of America v. Tom McCardell, No. 16-cr-212, W.D. La.).
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Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, has called on Nigerians to unite irrespective of their tribe, religion and ethnic group to move the country forward. The governor made the call on Wednesday in Ilorin while addressing supporters of Dr Bukola Saraki, President of the Senate, who came to the Government House, on solidarity visit.
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Abundance of choice is one of the biggest challenges faced by all Linux users, particularly those dipping their toe in the water for the first time. Choosing your first Linux distro can be incredibly daunting, especially when you don't even know what you're looking for.
In Linux's early days, choosing a distro was simple: you went with the one you had heard about, or the one that someone you knew had experience with, or the one with some degree of documentation. Naturally, then, you were limited in choice to the likes of RedHat, Debian, or Slackware.
Fans invaded the Meadow Lane pitch to celebrate promotion to League One with their Pompey heroes.
The party went on long after the final whistle of the 3-1 triumph over hosts Notts County. And here is a gallery of pictures, shot by Joe Pepler, of those Blues celebrations.
May 2 Regional Management Corp:
* Regional Management Corp announces first quarter 2017 results
* Q1 earnings per share $0.65
* Q1 revenue $65.8 million versus I/B/E/S view $63.6 million
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.52 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Regional Management Corp says Q1 total delinquencies as a percentage of finance receivables of 15.7%
* Regional Management -total finance receivables as of March 31, 2017 were $695.0 million, an increase of 14.4%, or $87.6 million, from prior year
* Regional Management Corp says total revenue for Q1 of 2017 was $65.8 million, a $9.1 million, or 16.1%, increase from prior-year period Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Throughout the campaign candidate Trump was subjected to harsh criticism for rhetoric that many called a dog-whistle to white supremacists.
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A sure sign of success in the restaurant business is expansion, especially in terms of new locations being added.
Such is the case for Hué, now ensconced in both Bay View and Wauwatosa (2691 S. Kinnickinnic Ave.; 6519 W. North Ave.). Both offer a full menu of Vietnamese favorites, and you’ll find what you want here served with color and pizzazz. Spring rolls, lemongrass and garlic-marinated beef skewers, chicken, seafood and vegetable curries and, of course, that great staple of Vietnamese cuisine, Pho.
Hué’s menus are especially eater-friendly, explaining each dish quite thoroughly.
CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. - Baby Dominic couldn't wait. He was born in the middle of a street in Coral Springs Friday night. He weighed 7 pounds and 11 ounces.
His proud dad, Ross Fallacaro, was grateful for the Coral Springs Fire Department firefighters who showed up to help his wife, Christina Fallacaro, a licensed midwife. She was expecting Dominique to be born on Valentine’s Day.
Dominic had other plans. Christina Fallacaro started having contractions. Ross Fallacaro was driving when she told him the baby was coming. He said he was forced to stop in the middle of a busy intersection.
The Fallacaro family was at the hospital and their 2-year-old daughter was looking forward to meeting her baby brother.
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Batali grew up in Seattle and attended high school in Madrid and college at Rutgers University, where he studied Spanish theater.
After college, he enrolled at Le Cordon Bleu in London but withdrew after only a few months to apprentice with London chef Marco Pierre White. He then went through three years of "intense culinary training in the Northern Italian village of Borgo Capanne, population 200." There, "Mario learned the essential skills to return to his native US eager to plant his orange-clad foot firmly on the checkered-tablecloth Italian restaurant establishment," according to his official biography.
Daquan Gray, 16, is charged in the May 16 killing of another teenage boy in Southeast Washington. (D.C. Police)
D.C. police on Wednesday arrested a 16-year-old sought in the May 16 shooting of a high school freshman who was killed as he walked home from school, according to authorities.
Daquan Gray, of Southeast, has been charged as an adult with first-degree murder. He could make an initial appearance in D.C. Superior Court on Thursday.
Daquan is charged with killing Jaylyn Wheeler, 15, of Southeast, during an altercation just off the 600 block of Alabama Avenue SE. The fight occurred about 4 p.m. Both Jaylyn and Daquan are students at Ballou High School. Police had issued a warrant for Daquan’s arrest earlier this week.
Police have not discussed a possible motive but said the altercation may have been related to a fight that occurred at the school. More details about the case are expected to be made public on Thursday after the suspect’s court appearance.
TORONTO — Ontario's new Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford is addressing supporters at a rally in Toronto tonight.
Christine Elliott, who placed second to Ford in the leadership race and initially contested his victory, is expected to introduce him at the event.
Members of the Tory caucus are also expected to attend the so-called "unity rally."
The Progressive Conservative leadership contest was triggered by the resignation of former leader Patrick Brown amid sexual harassment allegations.
The Tories have been leading in the polls despite the turmoil they've been in since Brown stepped down in January.
The Florida Highway Patrol announced on Friday the hiring of a new deputy director.
Lt. Col. Troy Thompson, a 24-year law enforcement veteran, was unveiled as the new deputy director effective immediately. He most recently served as the Chief of Commercial Vehicle Enforcement with the Florida Highway Patrol, according to a press release.
Director Col. Gene Spaulding, who made the announcement, said, "Lt. Col. Thompson is a forward-thinking leader who is dedicated to accomplishing the mission of the Patrol. Lt. Col. Thompson will help secure the agency's vision of A Safer Florida and carry on its proud traditions.
The deputy director is second in command, according to the Florida Highway Patrol's organizational chart.
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Prevailing theories of Earth formation could be wrong
When scientists came up with currently accepted theories about how the Earth formed soon after the sun itself came into being about 4.5 billion years ago, one of the most important factors in their calculations was what is thought to be the composition of our planet’s core and mantle. But a new experiment, whose results were…
Collins had a strong showing in Tuesday's 103-81 summer league loss the Spurs, posting 19 points (7-14 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 5-9 FT), seven rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block across 23 minutes.
Collins was fairly quiet in Monday's summer league opener, but made it a point to step up his game and make himself a focal point Tuesday. He posted a team-high 19 points and clearly showed throughout the game his experience as an actual NBA player. However, Collins did suffer a couple of injury scares, including taking a shot to his face on a dunk attempt. As a result, it wouldn't be surprising if the Hawks shut Collins down for the rest of the summer league, or at least the next game or two. Keep an eye out for updates on his availability ahead of Thursday's contest.
Missouri man accused of briefly holding city clerks captive
NORMANDY, Mo. (AP) — A St. Louis man is jailed on $75,000 bond after allegedly walking into a suburban town's city hall and briefly holding four clerks captive.
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that 33-year-old Chris Butler is charged with kidnapping and resisting arrest following the incident on Monday.
Charging documents say Butler went into Normandy's municipal clerk's office and told four clerks to show their hands and not move. He was allegedly armed with a 9mm pistol.
A bystander saw what happened and called police, who work out of the same complex. Police say that when Butler refused to let the clerks leave they used a stun gun to subdue him.
There was no immediate word on a motive.
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Information from: St. Louis Post-Dispatch, http://www.stltoday.com
The Spain national team captain was blasted by the Kop after his collision with Salah in the first half of the Champions League final left the Egyptian with a dislocated shoulder.
Reds supporters were so furious at the foul that a petition calling for Ramos to be punished has been signed more than 500,000 times.
So the sight of the 32-year-old dancing and singing awkwardly in a World Cup music video was all Liverpool fans needed to mock him.
The footage – posted to Ramos’ Instagram – shows him belting out a tune alongside Spanish singer Demarco Flamenco.
“Come on Spain, raise your voice!” the pair sing.
Philadelphia 76ers' Ben Simmons,, left, tries to go up for a shot as Miami Heat's Hassan Whiteside, center left, goes flying over him, with Josh Richardson, center right, and 76ers' Joel Embiid, right, watching during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Feb. 2, 2018, in Philadelphia. Chris Szagola AP
BERLIN (AP) — The new leader of one of Germany’s governing parties says she plans to join a protest against working conditions at Amazon during a visit by company CEO Jeff Bezos to Berlin.
Andrea Nahles, the chairwoman of the center-left Social Democrats, said she would take part in a demonstration Tuesday outside publisher Axel Springer’s Berlin offices, where Bezos is to be presented with an award for his “visionary entrepreneurship” in online business and digitalization strategy at the Washington Post.
Nahles argued that Amazon’s tax practices and working conditions aren’t worthy of a prize.
She is seeking to boost her party’s profile after a disastrous election result last year and its decision to enter the new German government as conservative Chancellor Angela Merkel’s junior partner.
"He is not a CSKA player yet but we received a good offer." Is Abel Hernandez bound for Russia? #LUFC https://t.co/TFoKXGdX28
Extraordinary setting and superb location sets the tone for this magnificent custom Country French style home. All stone and gorgeous landscaping compliment the exterior. Grand foyer and staircase! Incomparable architectural detail, mill work, and decor found throughout. Fabulous kitchen by Doug Holt is a chef's dream with granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, walk-in pantry and finest cabinetry. Terrific family room with handsome fireplace and built-in entertainment center. Sun room overlooks covered patio and private yard. Dining room with built-in china cabinet. Incredible master suite with huge custom fitted walk-in closet and ultimate spa bath. Library with custom built-ins. Second floor includes master size bedrooms with beautifully appointed baths. Stunning lower level features media room with plush seating, open relaxation area with fireplace, wet bar, full bath and additionall bonus room.
A new sign will soon welcome visitors to downtown Las Vegas (Carolyn Goodman / Twitter).
A brightly lit neon sign will soon illuminate the roadway to downtown on Las Vegas Boulevard.
The colorful signage pays tribute to vintage Vegas with flashing neon lights and retro-style double arches while honoring the new City of Las Vegas logo. The $60,000 project was discussed during Wednesday night's Las Vegas City Council meeting. According to the agenda item, it is one step closer to receiving approval from the Public Works Director.
If approved, the sign will be located at 1830 South Las Vegas Boulevard near South Main Street where the current 'Welcome to Downtown Las Vegas' sign currently sits.
Mayor Carolyn Goodman tweeted about the sign Wednesday morning.
The sign will be funded through the General Fund, according to the City Council's agenda.
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Gardaí are investigating the circumstance behind a chilling late night robbery in Dundalk.
At approximately 3.45am on Sunday 16th of April a man was robbed on Armagh Road by a male in his late teens wielding a stanley knife.
The victim initially fled but was unable to get away and was forced to hand over €60. Another male and two females were spotted in the vicinity of the robbery.
The perpetrator was described as being 5'9 to 5'10 and in his late teens. He was wearing a grey tracksuit top, black bottoms and dark hair.
Anyone with information is asked to come forward or to contact Dundalk Garda Station on (042) 938 8400.
Young captained United to their first league win over Chelsea since 2012 as they beat the London side 2-0 at Old Trafford to be at fifth in the table, four points behind fourth-placed Manchester City with a game in hand.
United host Anderlecht in the second leg of the Europa League quarter-final on Thursday and Young is hopeful that they can beat the Belgian side and advance in their quest to book a spot in next season's Champions League.
European markets opened slightly lower on Monday morning, as investors looked ahead to a trading week in which the Federal Reserve is likely to hike interest rates.
On Wednesday, Jan. 24, Tyler Bade and Jacob Drechsler, above, were honored in a gathering at the Weichsel Municipal Center as national semifinalists in the FIRST Robotics Competition FIRST dean’s list. The award, sponsored by the Kamen family, selects high school sophomores and juniors for their efforts as student leaders. The entire Team 195 CyberKnights team, below, turned out to support their teammates. The pair were nominated by the local robotics team.
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Cueto (flexor strain) will throw a bullpen session sometime later in the week, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
This will mark Cueto's first time bullpen session since exiting his rehab start at the beginning of August with a flexor strain. Barring any setbacks, he should be cleared to resume a rehab assignment relatively soon, though the Giants will likely continue to take a cautious approach with the right-hander seeing as the team is clearly looking toward 2018. A clearer timetable should emerge once he returns to his rehab assignment, but a return to the big-league rotation before the end of August remains a possibility.
Following a brief police pursuit, Kansas City and KCK police are looking for two suspects believed to be involved in a carjacking.
Officers started pursuing the vehicle at Independence and Prospect in Kansas City.
After traveling briefly on Interstate 70, the pursuit continued onto the side streets, heading down Central Avenue for a bit and continuing near the downtown area of KCK.
The suspects, a man and a woman, are on foot.
The car was found in the 1200 block of N. 9th Street on the Kansas side, according to KCK police.
BREAKING: Suspect on the loose after an armed robbery and carjacking. KCMO and KCK officers have set a perimeter in a KCK neighborhood. More details to come on @KCTV5 pic.twitter.com/dMha9ydciW — Rudy Harper (@RudyKCTV5) May 31, 2018
They have blocked off a neighborhood near the area of N. 19th Street and Nebraska Avenue.
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced the number of visas it will grant for the last three fiscal years of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands-Only Transitional Worker (CW-1) program in a Nov. 22 release. Congress mandated that USCIS eliminate the CW-1 program by fiscal year 2020. Starting from a cap of 9,998 workers for fiscal 2018, the number of workers allowed under the cap will be reduced by 50% each fiscal year until Dec. 31, 2019, at which point the program will end. The prospect of . . .
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - ALPIQ HOLDING AG:
* ROMANIAN TAX AUTHORITY HAS PRELIMINARILY ASSESSED VALUE ADDED TAX AND CORPORATE INCOME TAX‍​
* ROMANIAN TAX AUTHORITY HAS PRELIM ASSESSED AMOUNT OF EUR 175 MILLION FOR VALUE ADDED TAX, CORPORATE INCOME TAX AND PENALTIES FOR 2010-2014
* DRAFT DECISION IS NOT ENFORCEABLE AND ALPIQ WILL NOW SUBMIT ITS ARGUMENTS AGAINST THE ASSESSMENT BY ANAF Source text - bit.ly/2wWhm5L Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
Parliament is determined to hold a full inquiry into how the home affairs department granted the controversial Gupta family South African citizenship, but MPs are not sure when it will take place.
In a statement issued on Wednesday evening‚ the portfolio committee on home affairs said it had resolved earlier to make a final decision on the need to undertake a full inquiry "later in the year"‚ most likely in August or soon after.
The committee had expected to make a decision on Wednesday‚ the statement said‚ but was told that the parliamentary legal services needed more time to gather further information that would guide the decision to hold the inquiry.
But this delay did not mean that the full inquiry was off the table.
The Great Lakes Center for the Arts is building a new theater in Bay Harbor. Vic McCarty and Photojournalist Wyatt VanDuinen spoke with Jill O’Neill and learned about their plan for the future.
Hurricane Fabio strengthens off Mexico; no threat to land
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Hurricane Fabio gained force far off Mexico's Pacific Coast on Tuesday and forecasters said it could become a major hurricane, though it was expected to begin weakening Wednesday and posed no threat to land.
The U.S. National Hurricane Center said Fabio had sustained winds of 110 mph (175 kph) at midafternoon Tuesday. It was centered about 650 miles (1,050 kilometers) southwest of the southern tip of the Baja California Peninsula and was moving west-northwest at 15 mph (24 kph).
Forecasters said Fabio could strengthen a bit more through Tuesday evening and grow into a major hurricane with winds of about 115 mph (185 kph). But the center said the storm should then begin to weaken as it moves farther out into the Pacific.
Sydney Kirchenheiter had two assists and Jillian North finished with six saves as the Severn field hockey team defeated Park, 4-1, on Friday. Alana Miller, Sophie Oliver, Libby Wild and Devon Beagan scored goals for the Admirals. Alaura Enright added an assist for Severn.
CHESAPEAKE 2, KENT ISLAND 0: Georgia Spangler and Hannah McKeon scored second-half goals for the Cougars, handing the Buccaneers their first loss of the year.
Eve Vickery saved 11 shots for the Cougars while Hope Wobbe stopped 16 shots for Kent Island (8-1). Rachel Fleig had an assist for Chesapeake (9-2).
INDIAN CREEK 1, AACS 0: Kendyl Underwood’s 13 saves held up Avery McMahon’s first-half goal as Indian Creek (3-2) squeaked by AACS (3-6-1).
NDP 8, ST. MARY’S 0: With the loss St. Mary’s falls to 2-7-1.
Photos from Anne Arundel County high school sports events in October 2017.
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Today is India Love’s 22nd birthday — the young Instagram model from Los Angeles — and what better way to celebrate social media fame and making it past 21 these days than to drop a rap song.
Yes, India Love is now a rapper and recently dropped her first song featuring Will.I.AM entitled “Loco.”
Folks on social media had a lot to say about Love’s new career change.
India love listening to y’all critiques as she starts writing another rap. pic.twitter.com/JXnH4rhYmp — whoremone monster® (@Lesbihonestx3) February 2, 2018
i mean…y’all bump Gucci Gang Gucci Gang Gucci Gang like that’s the best rap song to knock. so india love can pop awf. lol! https://t.co/0J0RHuRJoC — ahliyah (@ahliyahmichelle) February 2, 2018
india love tryna rap pic.twitter.com/djf0YDSU8T — ㅤㅤ (@spicymeech) February 2, 2018
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This is the adorable moment five cute chameleons reach out and touch each other on their owners fingertips.
The one-month-old tiny animals cling onto the fingertips as they move up and down in captivating scenes.
Scenes from the clip posted by RM videos shows the brightly coloured turquoise-blue creatures crawl up and down curiously as they try and stay balanced.
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Chameleons are able to climb, change colour and hunt almost from the moment they are born, since most will not have a parent to teach them how.
They also mature quickly, become fully-formed adults within a year of coming out of their shell, according to the San Diego Zoo.
The tiny chameleons reach out and touch each other as they try to stay balanced
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TORONTO May 3 Canada's main stock index slipped in early trade on Wednesday, as lower industrial metal prices weighed on miners and several major banks also helped pull the index down as bond yields fell.
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U.S. Senator Bob Corker (R-Tenn.), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today released the following statement after an hour-long meeting with Mike Pompeo, President Donald J. Trump’s nominee to serve as secretary of state.
“Director Pompeo and I had a very good meeting today,” said Corker. “I was very impressed with him and his knowledge base and appreciated the opportunity to understand his world view. As I shared with him, our committee will move through the nomination process as expeditiously as possible.”
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According to Wikipedia, a private or personal library is a library under the care of those who have private ownership over it and is usually only established for the use of a small number of people or even a single person.
It is one of the most important key to open the door of success.
Personal libraries to a student enriches him with the power of knowledge.
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SALES of home-made Christmas wreaths and produce raised more than £800 for the Ways and Means Trust.
The annual festive event was held from Thursday to Saturday last week at the charity’s base at Manor Farm in Peppard, where it teaches independent living skills to adults with learning or physical disabilities.
Users of the charity helped make wreaths in a greenhouse which had been decorated to make it look festive.
Vistors were also able to buy handmade items and honey and jam.
Administrator Denise Jones said: “The money will be spent on pathways to make our site more accessible and improving some of the paths around the site.
“We want to say a big thank-you to everyone who came along and supported the charity.”
Pictured, right, are some festive planters and, below, some of the wreath-makers
STROUD TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Police say a husband and wife were attacked by another couple outside a children and youth center in Monroe County.
Stroud Area Regional Police say the husband was stabbed several times in is chest, back, and arms. His wife had been punched and choked.
Edgar Santana, 44, and Antoinette Dodson, 40, both of Tobyhanna, are accused of the attack Monday afternoon in the parking lot along Philips Street in Stroud Township.
Santana is facing several felony charges including attempted homicide, aggravated assault, strangulation, simple assault, and reckless endangerment.
Dodson is charged with felony aggravated assault, strangulation, simple assault, and reckless endangerment.
Santana and Dodson are both locked up in the Monroe County jail.
Both victims were taken to the hospital to be treated for their injuries.
Voters can register by mail if postmarked by Monday, in person at a county voter registration office, or online. Information about all three modes, and a link to a blank voter registration form, is available at: https://www.pavoterservices.pa.gov/Pages/VoterRegistrationApplication.aspx In Philadelphia, seven Democrats are seeking to replace Seth Williams as district attorney.
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Spiritwood, Sask., RCMP say a 47-year-old man is dead after a snowmobile crash on Dec. 31, 2016.
Mounties were called to the crash involving one snowmobile at 6:40 p.m. CT on Memorial Lake.
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EMS transported the Saskatoon man to Shellbrook Hospital where he was pronounced deceased. His name has not been released by police.
An RCMP collision reconstructionist is assisting with the ongoing investigation.
Memorial Lake is approximately 95 kilometres west of Prince Albert.
Local full-time gamer talks Overwatch streaming career 21-year-old Lexington native Sam Dawahare makes his income streaming himself playing popular multiplayer game Overwatch. Dawahare recently rose to the top of the North American rankings and works to reclaim the #1 spot. Chris Mura ×
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President Donald Trump speaks about the ongoing situation in Charlottesville, Va., at Trump National Golf Club, Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017, in Bedminster, N.J. Pablo Martinez Monsivais AP Photo
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –The former Albuquerque Public School teacher accused of child sex crimes is scheduled to face the first of two trials.
Kenneth Jehle is accused of touching a Taft Middle school student and making her watch him touch himself at his Albuquerque home.
A judge decided there will be separate trials for two different victims involved.
The first set is scheduled to begin Monday.
Jehle is facing more than 37 years behind bars.
He’s since been fired by APS.
President Donald Trump will travel to Kenosha this week to speak at Snap On. The AP reports that the White House confirms the president will pay a visit tomorrow. State Rep. Tod Ohnstad told The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel that Trump will visit the Kenosha headquarters of the tool manufacturer, his first visit to the state since taking office. Rumors of the President’s visit started on Friday when two military helicopters circled the area around Snap On, with pictures going viral on social media fueling the speculation. By Sunday afternoon the rumors became more solid but there is still no official press release on the president’s visit. Stay with WLIP for more information.
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Police were dispatched to the first block of Eichelberger Street in Hanover Borough for a physical domestic assault, which resulted in drug-related charges against four people. Assault investigation leads to drug charges against four Police were dispatched to the first block of Eichelberger Street in Hanover Borough for a physical domestic assault, which resulted in drug-related charges against four people.
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A mosaic project honouring Canada's Indigenous past is a permanent reminder for students at an Edmonton school of the importance of Treaty 6, said the mosaic's creator.
Students and parents at St. Rose Catholic Junior High School helped visual arts educator Theodora Harasymiw complete the project in three and a half weeks.
The mosaic means a lot to the Indigenous students in the west Edmonton school, said principal Barton Leibel.
"We have very few indigenous students in the school ... but to those five students, this project has meant the world to them," he said.
Watch the video created by video producer Trevor Wilson to see more of the mosaic.
Butte couple accused of handcuffing adopted son in tub
BUTTE, Mont. (AP) — A Butte couple is accused of handcuffing their adopted 12-year-old son naked to a milk crate in a bathtub and taping his mouth shut as punishment for taking food.
The Montana Standard reports the 47-year-old man and 45-year-old woman were arrested Monday. They have been charged with criminal endangerment and assault on a minor.
The newspaper did not identify them to protect the child's identity.
Child and Family Services officials have placed the boy in a group home after authorities were called to Walmart on Friday. Officials said the boy told workers at the store that he had been left there by his parents.
Butte-Silver Bow County Sheriff Ed Lester says the couple admitted to restraining the boy and said it was punishment for taking food they had forbidden him to eat.
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Nebraska is anchoring it’s status as the nation’s top state for beef exports. The World Herald reports Greater Omaha Packing is set this morning to load a test run of beef for shipment to a customer in China.
It was only Monday that U.S. officials announced China was ready to import American beef. Nebraska already has an 18% share of total U.S. beef exports, more than $1 billion worth.
Stranded boaters rescued near Keefer’s Island in Idaho Falls
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IDAHO FALLS — A family was rescued by emergency responders Wednesday after getting stranded in a boat on the Snake River.
The Idaho Falls Fire Department and Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Keefer’s Island area around 3 p.m. after getting a report of a non-motorized boat that couldn’t get back to shore, according to Idaho Falls Fire Department spokesman Kerry Hammon.
The fire department sent a swimmer to help an adult and four children who were in the boat. The sheriff’s office then towed the boat back to shore.
No one was injured.
Markstrom will defend the cage against Winnipeg on Monday, Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Sun reports.
Markstrom got the day off Saturday versus the Flames, so he should be well rested as he squares off with a Jets squad that is averaging 3.36 goals -- fourth highest in the NHL. The netminder has not fared well versus Winnipeg in the past, registering a 2-5-1 and 3.30 GAA in eight career matchups.
Celebrate the City of Dover's 300th Anniversary with this outstanding lineup of Delaware actors and musicians, produced by Delaware's own Tommye Staley. A local production of the Broadway musical, THE CIVIL WAR will be presented during the weekends of April 21-23 and April 28-30, 2017.
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Detectives in Lincoln County were forced to shut down a popular road after three Gaston County residents were reportedly busted with live meth labs in a vehicle. Robert Gregory Wray, 40, of Gastonia, was stopped near the Boggs Street intersection in Lincoln County before 1 a.m. Wednesday after deputies noticed his vehicle crossing the center line.
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LEBANON, Mo. — Officials have identified the five children that were killed in a mobile home fire in Lebanon, Missouri.
Firefighters responded to the home near I-44 and Elm Street just after 9 a.m. Wednesday.
They pulled six people from the home including five children and one adult. All five children were pronounced dead at the scene; the woman was airlifted to a hospital in Springfield.
The children were identified Thursday as 1-year-old Benjamin Hunt; 5-year-old Ethan Hunt; 2-year-old Maeanna Hunt; Patience Malleck, 6 months; and 1-year-old Andre Malleck.
Lebanon Fire Chief Sam Schneider said a Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper and some civilians tried to rescue the children when firefighters arrived but the fire was too intense.
The Lebanon police and fire departments and Missouri State Fire Marshals are investigating the cause of the fire.
Lebanon is approximately a 3-hour drive southeast of Kansas City.
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Undeniably the reigning virtuoso of the violin, Itzhak Perlman enjoys superstar status rarely afforded a classical musician. Born in Israel in 1945, Perlman completed his initial training at the Academy of Music in Tel Aviv. An early recipient of an America-Israel Cultural Foundation scholarship, he came to New York and soon propelled to national recognition with an appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show in 1958. He has received numerous awards, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2015, a Kennedy Center Honor in 2003, the National Medal of Arts in 2000, and a Medal of Liberty in 1986. Longtime collaborator Rohan de Silva has performed with Perlman and other violin greats in venues and festivals around the world.
WARSAW, Poland — The powerful leader of Poland's ruling party says the president should approve a divisive bill that criminalizes certain statements about the Holocaust.
Jaroslaw Kaczynski told Poland's state radio Saturday the bill — which has ignited a dispute with Israel — is being misunderstood.
It penalizes anyone who blames Poles as a nation for the World War II crimes committed by Nazi Germany. Israel and the United States say the proposed law would infringe on free speech about the Holocaust.
Kaczynski said the bill "is being interpreted totally wrong." He says it penalizes accusing Poles as a nation but not "someone who says that somewhere, in some village, some place, a Jewish family or one Jewish person was murdered."
“People are watching and sharing more video on Facebook than ever, and we’re focused on continuously improving the video experience,” Dana Sittler and Alex Li blog for Facebook. “Today, we’re excited to share several updates that make watching video on Facebook richer, more engaging and more flexible.”
“We’ve heard that people want more options for how and where they watch Facebook videos,” Sittler and Li write. “Today we’re announcing a new Facebook video app for TV, which will roll out soon to app stores for Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV and Samsung Smart TV, with more platforms to come.”
“Our video app for TV is a new way to enjoy Facebook videos on a bigger screen,” Sittler and Li write. “With the app, you can watch videos shared by friends or Pages you follow, top live videos from around the world, and recommended videos based on your interests. You can also catch up on videos you’ve saved to watch later, as well as revisit videos you’ve watched, shared or uploaded.”
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In the past we’ve written about the Kendama, a Japanese wooden ball and string toy that takes a great deal of skill and practice to successfully operate. Luckily for those who want to learn, the Laughing Squid Store is featuring a fantastic deal on a 2-Pack of the Duncan Groove Kendama. While you can’t pick the color, you can get a pair of them for only $4 and save 69% off the standard retail price.
One of these things sells for more than $8. We’re selling 2 for $4. You don’t get to choose the color. It’s random. But then again, many say the color really chooses you, you know. Combines best of both Kendama and yo-yo..The tama is crafted with a yo-yo-like string groove and a groove in the handle, allowing you to land the tama on and off the string, opening up a whole new dimension of tricks!.
As Britain enters a key week in the Brexit negotiations, the country’s financial sector is losing interest in the Cabinet quarrels that have dominated talks this summer.
Stepping back from the chaos and pushing on with its assumption that the talks will end in a worst-case scenario - no trade deal, or a so-called hard Brexit - the City is getting tired of the political to-ing and fro-ing that could see it stung once Britain leaves the bloc.
“I'm not quite sure what Philip Hammond and Liam Fox were saying [on Sunday] - they appear to be giving something without defining what that something is,” says a senior executive at a large US bank, referring to the joint Sunday Telegraph article on Brexit, which was widely viewed as an attempt by the Chancellor and Secretary of State for Trade to put on a united front.
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Americans have turned on the stock market — for now.
People who expect the stock market to fall over the next year now outnumber people who predict the opposite, according to the Conference Board's April survey of consumers.
The index that tracks expectations for a decrease frequently zooms past the index that tracks an increase. But this happened in April for the first time since the US elections in November 2016, when the stock market extended what became known as the Trump rally.
Stocks peaked this past January after a 22% surge in the prior year, the second-best annual gain since the Great Recession. That month, the index of expectations for stocks to continue rising peaked, too.
The good news is that consumers' overall assessment of the economy is still good — it actually improved in April.
Washington has said it would implement tariffs on $34 billion of Chinese imports on July 6, and Beijing has vowed to retaliate on the same day.
However, the 12-hour time difference puts Beijing ahead in terms of actually implementing the tariffs.
"Our measures are equal and being equal means that if the U.S. starts on July 6, we start on July 6," the source told Reuters, who requested anonymity as they were not authorised to speak to media. "The implementation time for all policies starts at midnight."
Dawn Staley talks about what it means to host the first two rounds of the Women's NCAA Tournament.
ROCK HILL, S.C. — Xavier Cooks scored 22 points, had six rebounds, five blocks, four assists and three steals to lead Winthrop to a 75-57 win over Radford on Saturday.
Bjorn Broman added 16 points and four steals, Josh Ferguson contributed 10 points and the Eagles shot 26 of 46 (56.5 per cent) including 9 of 18 from 3-point range, while collecting 13 steals.
Winthrop (14-9, 8-4 Big South) led 23-22 after Radford's Christian Bradford made a 3 with 4:47 before halftime. Broman later made three free throws to start a 13-3 run to close the half and establish control the rest of the way. Ed Polite Jr.'s 3 with 15:05 left brought Radford within 48-39, but Adam Pickett's jumper and Jermaine Ukaegbu's dunk put the Eagles up double figures the rest of the way.
Polite led Radford (15-10, 8-4) with 18 points, a game-high eight rebounds and five steals. Bradford finished with 11 points.
Khartoum — The Secretary of the Sudanese Women Union, Mariam Osman Jusur, said the union intends to name one of its halls after the late Fatima Ahmed Ibrahim, in recognition of her national contributions and support for women cause.
She pointed out that Ms. Ibrahim had been a vanguard in all political, parliamentary and women issues locally, regionally and internationally.
She pointed out that the union will take part in the official funeral the state tends to give to late Fatima Ibrahim, in a few days.
A 29-year-old man from Spring Hill, Florida is now behind bars after he allegedly broke into a funeral home because he was bored.
Authorities were alerted to the Demarco Family Funeral Home Friday after someone from a nearby business reported seeing a man walking in and out of the funeral home with a crowbar.
When authorities arrived at the scene, they found Aaron Meininger in procession of several items from the funeral home including makeup and a tub of formaldehyde.
According to the report, Meininger told authorities that he was bored and that he did not know he was breaking into a funeral home. He also told authorities that he had no idea what he was going to do with all of the items that he stole.
Meininger was taken to the local jail on commercial burglary and grand theft charges.
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CANTON, Miss. (AP) — Nissan Motor Co. says it will increase van production at its Mississippi plant, adding a second shift in April.
The company made the announcement Monday as it marked the 4 millionth vehicle produced at the plant since it opened in 2003.
Spokeswoman Lloryn Love-Carter says about 250 workers will be redeployed from other areas to staff the second shift assembling NV vans. The Canton plant is the only plant worldwide that makes the large vans for Nissan. The Japanese automaker sold about 18,000 NV vans in the United States last year, according to company figures.
About 6,400 Nissan employees and contractors work at the Canton complex.
The plant is donating a NV van to a Canton soup kitchen, Our Daily Bread Ministries, to mark its 4 millionth vehicle.
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According to TMZ, former NHL player Mike Comrie has been accused of rape. Citing law-enforcement sources, the gossip outlet reports that the Los Angeles Police Department is investigating Comrie after a woman claimed he raped her “multiple times” in his home this past weekend. Per TMZ:
Law enforcement sources tell us the woman claims she met up with Comrie at a bar Saturday night and went back to his West L.A. condo. She claims he raped her multiple times. The woman says she almost immediately went to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center nearby, and a rape kit was administered.
So far, Comrie has not been charged. Sources “connected” with him told TMZ that he believes the sex was consensual, and that there was another woman involved in the encounter who has not filed a complaint.
Comrie married Hilary Duff in 2010, and they finalized their divorce last year. They share one 4-year-old son, Luca.
A felony arrest was made by the Hillsboro Police Department at 4:38 p.m. Wednesday, December 28. Reports indicated that a theft offense occurred at approximately 4 p.m. at a store in the Outlets at Hillsboro. A vehicle matching the description of the suspect's car was stopped by the Alvarado Police Department on northbound Interstate 35. While searching the vehicle, authorities located the stolen items on the backseat.
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OCVarsity will be the place to find the scores and news updates from tonight’s Orange County high school football games.
We’ll be collecting the tweets from our reporters and others and updating them here on our live updates page.
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HARRISBURG, PA (CBS) — The fate of Pennsylvania’s Children’s Health Insurance Program is now in the hands of Congress. The legislature has now sent a bill reauthorizing the state program to Governor Wolf’s desk.
A spokesman says Governor Wolf will sign the CHIP re-authorization bill now that controversial language related to transgender children has been removed.
But 90 percent of the money for Pennsylvania’s CHIP program comes from the federal government, and Congress has yet to reauthorize that funding.
In a statement Monday evening, Governor Wolf praised the legislature’s vote to extend the program and urged lawmakers in Washington to do the same immediately.
Meanwhile, a spokesman for House Republican leaders says a separate bill that would ban CHIP coverage for gender reassignment surgery is still being worked on, but he could not say if or when that bill might come up for a vote.
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A 29-year-old man has been arrested in connection with an attempted murder in Dumbarton.
The alleged attack on a 36-year-old man happened in Cumbrae Crescent South, Dumbarton on March 10.
The accused was also arrested in connection with the serious assault of a 29-year-old man in the town's High Street on March 11.
A 24 year-old man was also been arrested over that alleged assault.
Three men, aged 29, 37 and 41, who were originally arrested in connection with the attempted murder of a 36-year-old man have been released without charge.
Both men are due to appear before Dumbarton Sheriff Court today.
The Post report comes after The New York Times reporting Saturday that Special Counsel Robert Muller is in talks to interview current and former West Wing officials.
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TUCSON, Ariz. - Eight family members were displaced following a house fire Monday.
Julian Herrera with TFD says the home is located in the area of 3000 E. Proctor Vista. Firefighters entered the home and encountered heavy smoke with almost no visibility. After cutting a ventilation hole in the roof they were able to control the flames.
All residents were safely evacuated and no firefighters were injured.
The cause of the fire is still being investigated by TFD. They say it appears that this fire could have been electrical in nature, but that investigation is still ongoing.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has charged a Clarksville woman with stealing approximately a half-a-million dollars from a church.
TBI reports said an investigation began last August on 70 year old Connie Parker, who was a Treasurer for the First Presbyterian Church in Clarksville.
During their investigation, agents learned that Ms. Parker took approximately $498,000 from 2010 to 2016, by manipulating account reports to the church’s board members.
She was indicted with one count of theft over $250,000 and issued a $50,000 bond.
Brady O’Hearn-Benoit, 32, of Ottawa, who was reported missing Saturday, has been found safe, Ottawa police said Saturday afternoon.
Police had earlier asked for the public’s assistance in locating him.
O’Hearn-Benoit had last been seen in the area of Richmond Road and Croydon Avenue in the Lincoln Field area at about 10:30 a.m.
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* Says Puerto Rico's decision to invoke Title III under PROMESA and initiate court proceeding to restructure debt marks positive step for bondholders overall
* Says court proceeding will be orderly process that should be "better for creditors in aggregate than a chaotic and uncertain period"
LANSING, Mich (WLNS) – Seventy percent of us have done it.
Using your smartphone while driving is irresponsible, dangerous and illegal.
Today a virtual reality program will show young drivers at Sexton High School just how dangerous even a little phone activity can be on the road.
The program is provided by AT & T and, according to organizers, it results in a 90 percent reduction in distracted driving among participants.
Since the program was launched in 2010 more than 14 million people have pledged to not drive distracted.
The Michigan State Police is also taking part in today’s presentation.
The Gulf Stream is a warm ocean current that flows from the Gulf of Mexico north along America’s east coast before heading across the Atlantic where it takes the chill off the climates of western and northern Europe.
As this visualisation from NASA shows, it throws off a complex web of eddies and countercurrents along the way.
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOTV) – The West Michigan Whitecaps are all about getting out in the community and lending a hand. Most recently, they partnered with a unique program, Urban Roots.
Their agricultural work is all for the belief that healthy food access can truly bring together a community, while caring for people and the Earth.
They have a public garden that people are invited to come help at, as well as learn. That’s exactly what the Whitecaps players did.
Digging holes, planting soil, and gathering food was amongst the many things the players did to connect with the community.
Young and old alike can visit the farm for workshops, volunteering, and more at the farm, located at 1316 Madison SE, right here in Grand Rapids.
On December 7, 2017, Deborah A. Levinson, devoted wife of Paul Levinson; loving sister of Robert E. (Terre) King Jr., Brian T. King, Cathy M. (Mark) Jarrett and Kimberly D. (James) Groom; dear sister-in-law of Barb (Bill) Snyder; beloved daughter of the late Robert and Doris King; also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and loving friends. Services at SOL LEVINSON & BROS., INC., 8900 Reisterstown Road, at Mount Wilson Lane, on Monday, December 11, at 10 a.m. Interment at Oheb Shalom Memorial Park, Berrymans Lane. The family will be receiving at the funeral home Sunday from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. Please omit flowers. In mourning at 12 Pomona South, Apartment 3, Baltimore, MD 21208, Monday only.
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Eskenazi Health is making a huge effort to provide locally made goods in its hospital’s food service.
Sidney & Lois Eskenazi Hospital will be teaming up with the state Department of Agriculture to make the effort possible through the Indiana Grown program. The announcement was made Monday afternoon.
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ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The blizzard that walloped the Maritimes was hitting eastern Newfoundland today with heavy winds and snow.
The storm had already dropped over 40 cm of snow on the Avalon peninsula and it was predicted to continue snowing through the day just as another system was heading for Atlantic Canada Thursday.
Schools and universities are closed and many public services in St. John's aren't operating, with buses suspending their service possibly until later in the day.
Areas outside the Avalon were also hit, with central Newfoundland receiving 10 to 15 cm of new snow and winds gusting to 110 km/h in areas along the southern and northeastern coasts.
Environment Canada meteorologist David Neil says the St. John's airport had already recorded 53 cm of snow this morning and could get another 10 cm before the system moves out.
Berekum Chelsea's Ghana Premier League match against Asante Kotoko at the Golden City Park on Sunday will be telecast live.
This has been confirmed by broadcast right holders StarTimes for Week 2.
Chelsea will be playing their first home match of the season and will be seeking a return to winning ways after losing 2-1 at Tema Youth last week.
The Ashgold-Olympics match in Obuasi will also be telecast live on Saturday.
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MILAN (AP) — Financial markets have calmed amid signs that Italy may avoid imminent elections after President Sergio Mattarella gave two populist parties time to figure out whether they can agree on an alternative to a euroskeptic economy minister.
The leader of the 5-Star Movement, Luigi Di Maio, has proposed moving the contested ministerial candidate to a different Cabinet post. League leader Matteo Salvini, meanwhile, said he isn't closing the doors on any solution. But he's also showing some resistance to the change, saying "if someone in Berlin or Paris wakes up in a bad mood that doesn't mean that an Italian minister gets kicked out."
Mattarella gave the leaders time to form a coalition government after markets plunged on news of an interim administration that would take Italy to new elections.
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BENNINGTON, Vt. (NEWS10) – A Vermont woman is now in trouble with authorities for sounding the alarm on a rumored threat.
Tammy Drake was cited by Bennington Police for false public alarm after she posted information about a rumor about a potential school shooting at Mount Anthony Union High School on the Bennington Police Blotter.
She later admitted she had no credible information about the plot and the rumor was found to be unsubstantiated by police.
Drake was cited for false reporting.
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NEW ORLEANS – The bodies of two men have been recovered inside a vehicle that drove off of the Judge Seeber Bridge and into the Industrial Canal yesterday afternoon.
Crews worked overnight to recover the 2003 Mazda Tribute SUV, which witnesses watched plunge into the canal just before 1 p.m. on October 5.
Neither of the vehicle’s occupants have been identified yet, but police believe one of the men is 23-years-old, according to the NOPD.
The investigation into the cause of the accident is ongoing.
KEARNEY, Mo. – A Missouri school district is apologizing for removing the senior quotes that two openly gay students wanted printed under their yearbook pictures.
KCTV reported that Kearney High graduates Joey Slivinski and Thomas Swartz were surprised by the absence when they opened the newly printed 2017 yearbook. Both had included closet references in the quotes they submitted. Slivinski’s was, “Of course I dress well. I didn’t spend all that time in the closet for nothing.”
The district described what happened as a “mistake” and said in a statement that its policy of not publishing potentially offensive quotes had the “unintentional consequence of offending the very students the practice was designed to protect.”
The two graduates plan to make stickers to insert their quips into their yearbooks and those of their friends.
___Information from: KCTV-TV, http://www.kctv5.com
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The Italian UNIFIL contingent Wednesday organized a blood drive at its Tyre headquarters on the occasion of World Blood Day, which falls this year during Ramadan.
Donations made during the contingent's blood drive are destined to go to Tyre's Red Cross branch.
Gen. Francesco Olla participated in the blood drive, together with other UNIFIL personnel at the Shamaa base in Tyre.
Over 100 military personnel from Italy, Slovenia and Armenia participated in Wednesday's blood drive, which was supervised by a medical team composed of members of the Lebanese Red Cross and international military doctors from UNIFIL.
Brig. Gen. Olla expressed his satisfaction at the participation of many Italian military personnel, as well as others from the international contingent in charge of UNIFIL's western sector.
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Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña announced that he will be filing complaints against Cebu City councilors Raymond Alvin Garcia, Jose Daluz III, and Renato Osmeña Jr. who decided to junk the joint venture agreement with the Gokongwei-led Universal Hotels and Resorts Inc. (UHRIA).
“They endorsed a resolution and voted against it. That’s illegal,” said Osmeña.
In a separate interview, Garcia said he did not endorse the resolution authorizing Osmeña to enter into a JVA on developing Kawit Island in the South Road Properties (SRP).
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A Chicago man faces child pornography and sex abuse charges after Barrington police arrested him early Saturday morning with a 13-year-old girl in his vehicle, authorities said Tuesday. Salman Patel, 22, 1000 block of South State Street, is free after posting 10 percent of a $100,000 bail set Sunday, when he appeared in Lake County court on charges of soliciting child pornography from a minor and aggravated criminal sexual abuse.
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The last time you left your doctor's office with a new prescription, you probably assumed she thoughtfully selected it as the best treatment for your condition. But if your doctor - like half of American physicians - accepts visits and the occasional free lunch from pharmaceutical representatives, there's a good chance that drug choice was heavily biased.
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April 28 Beteiligungen Im Baltikum AG:
* Offer for the purchase of a residential and commercial building in Heidenheim in the amount of 1,450,000 euros ($1.58 million) Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9154 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
The holidays can be stressful for some. Christie Harris, Gundersen Wellness Education Specialist, discussed tips for making the holidays less stressful.
The holiday season leaves many people feeling like they're busier than they'd like to be. But even if you've got a lot on your plate at this time of the year, don't let that lengthening to-do list lead to stress or you may negatively affect your heart and overall health.
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CAROL STREAM, Ill. (AP) - Police in northwestern Illinois will soon try out new tests meant to quickly detect if drivers have drugs in their systems.
Carol Stream police will begin testing drivers in February for marijuana, cocaine, amphetamines, methamphetamines and opiates like heroin.
The test is designed to be quick and portable. Officers will use mouth swabs. A mobile device will then test the swab and give officers measurements for amounts of drugs present.
Officers say they're expanding their focus to drugs because they can often see the effects on drivers but can't always identify the drug.
The system will begin testing on a voluntary basis because results can't yet be used as conclusive evidence in court. Roadside tests would then be compared to blood tests police conduct afterward to see if they match.
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PanARMENIAN.Net - Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh) president Bako Sahakyan sent a congratulatory message to Vladimir Putin over his victory in the Russian presidential election on Monday, March 19.
Putin won re-election after securing some 76.65% of votes with more than 90% counted on Sunday.
The victory, according to Sahakyan, once again confirms Putin's "well-deserved authority among the Russian society and has become a proof of the nationwide support" for his efforts to secure "continuous socioeconomic development and prosperity of Russia, protection of its interests in the international arena."
"Artsakh appreciates your personal input and Russia's position as a co-chairing country of the OSCE Minsk group in the comprehensive and just settlement of the Karabakh conflict," Sahakyan said.
"I am confident that Russia will continue its efforts of maintaining and strengthening peace, ensuring stability and security in the region."
Earlier, Armenian president Serzh Sargsyan too congratulated Putin.
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A man who was killed after the quad bike he was driving crashed on an M8 slip road near Paisley has been named.
Greig Hogg, 23, from the Stirling area, died on Saturday afternoon after the accident at junction 29 in Renfrewshire.
Mr Hogg was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics.
Investigations are continuing. Police Scotland had previously urged any witnesses to come forward.
The Lake Region Rangers capped off their historic soccer season by raising their Championship banner on Friday night.
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Update: 4:29PM THE Fiji Warriors will be out to defend their title during the World Rugby Pacific Challenge next month.
The side will take on Samoa A, Tonga A and Junior Japan in Suva next month in a round robin competition.
World Rugby chairman Bill Beaumount said the Pacific Challenge helps develop the sport in pacific island countries which in turn creates quality competition pathway for targeted investment unions.
"The Pacific Challenge helps local and academy players gain beneficial game time and gives exposure to a high-performance tournament environment. Fiji won last year?s tournament but I expect they'll face tough competition to retain the trophy next month. It's certainly an exciting event for fans in Suva," he said.
The venue for the much anticipated matches will be announced later.
The Mississippi River will soon get even brighter in Memphis.
The group that decked out the Harahan Bridge in multi-colored lights announced that the Hernando DeSoto bridge will get the same treatment later this year.
The outdated lights on the bridge will be taken down next month and replaced with high-tech, color changing LEDs.
The project will be finished in time for October's River Arts Fest.
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Daniel Turducken Stinkerbutt and Carla Fitzgerald have been together for 5 years. Daniel helps Carla deal with her PTSD following an accident.
March 19 (Reuters) - Collegium Pharmaceutical Inc:
* COLLEGIUM ANNOUNCES THE APPOINTMENT OF SHIRLEY KUHLMANN AS GENERAL COUNSEL Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
WARWICK, R.I. (WPRI) — A Warwick elementary school teacher pleaded not guilty Monday to a charge of failing to report child abuse.
Colleen Mercurio, who is principal of Cedar Hill Elementary School in Warwick, turned herself in last month after an investigation by Warwick Police found that Mercurio was aware of an allegation of sexual abuse by one child against another child, but failed to report the incident to DCYF within 24 hours.
Mercurio declined to comment following her brief appearance in Kent County District Court Monday. Her attorney, Thomas Gulick, told Eyewitness News that Mercurio has never has any disciplinary actions in her 15 year career as a school administrator, and that she has always contacted DCYF when required.
Mercurio is only the third person in Rhode Island charged with failure to report since a law was enacted in 2016 requiring all school personnel to report possible child abuse to DCYF. She was placed on paid administrative leave following her arrest.
Lorde's highly anticipated album has leaked online, despite the Kiwi star's efforts to drip feed fans her new music.
The album release is scheduled for 2am tomorrow, but streaming sites are announcing an early release of Melodrama.
Lorde had only just released another song from her album, named 'Sober', on June 10.
Universal Music and Lorde have both not commented on the leak.
Lorde announced the Melodrama World Tour last week, with six scheduled shows in New Zealand.
Art by Emmanuel Jarus to be auctioned along with activities, food and drink to benefit Toronto Community Housing. 1-6 pm.
On November 24, 2016, there was a post-parliamentary referendum held in Grenada in accordance with the provisions of their Constitution that require that a referendum be held in order to amend certain sections of the Constitution. Such a referendum can only be held after there has been a delay of three months between the first and second readings of a bill to amend the Constitution as well as such bills attaining a two-thirds majority in both Houses of Parliament in order to qualify to be put before the electorate for a vote in a referendum.
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HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – Police are looking for the person who robbed a Harrisburg gas station at gunpoint over the weekend.
The robber was wearing a black mask when he pointed a handgun at a clerk and demanded all the money from the Gulf station in the 1900 block of Herr Street, police said.
The crime Saturday around 4:30 p.m.
Dauphin County Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $2,000 for information leading to an arrest.
Anyone with a tip is asked to call police at 717-255-7299.
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump, under heavy political pressure from Democrats and Republicans alike, on Monday condemned white supremacists who rallied in Virginia over the weekend, sparking violence that claimed one life.
"Racism is evil and those who cause violence in its name are criminals and thugs, including the KKK, neo-Nazis, white supremacists and other hate groups that are repugnant to everything we hold dear as Americans," Trump said from the White House.
(Reporting by Jeff Mason and Susan Heavey; Writing by Tim Ahmann; Editing by Jeffrey Benkoe)
A damaging split has intensified in the Coalition over energy policy as MPs rail against Malcolm Turnbull's signature National Energy Guarantee, prompting complaints about an "incredibly frustrating" level of leaking and disunity.
Former prime minister Tony Abbott set the stage for the outbreak with a speech calling for Australia to abandon the Paris climate agreement he signed up to as prime minister, while outspoken Nationals MP George Christensen joined Mr Abbott in threatening to cross the floor and vote against the NEG.
A so-called National Party blueprint calling for three new baseload power stations was also leaked to the media, prompting backbencher Damian Drum to warn his colleagues that enough was enough.
"I’m incredibly frustrated that people think that they can talk about what happens in the party room publicly," he told Fairfax Media. "What happened in the party room needs to stay in the party room."
April 5 Lanzhou Minbai Shareholding Group Co Ltd :
* Says it will pay cash dividend of 0.07 yuan(before tax)/share for 2016 to shareholders of record on April 11
* The company's shares will be traded ex-right and ex-dividend on April 12 and the dividend will be paid on April 12
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/eOosWP
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
Sadio Mane was on target for Liverpool against Roma in the Champions League
The Reds were 2-0 up at half-time thanks to a Mohamed Salah brace.
And in truth it could have been far more if Sadio Mane had taken his chances.
But Neville took to Twitter to wind-up Liverpool fans and simply commented on the game 2-2, predicting the end result would see Roma make an epic comeback at Anfield.
And that led to Liverpool fans making their opinions known on the social media platform with the game ending 5-2 to Jurgen Klopp's side.
One responded: “Roma currently watching tapes of West Brom in their dressing room.”
CHARLIZE THERON
During an appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Theron revealed that her friend Chelsea Handler had introduced her to the wild world of online dating. "She was on her phone and she showed it to me and she was explaining it to me in that Chelsea Handler way, which is just like, 'Yeah, everybody's doing this. What's wrong with you? Where have you been, under a rock?'" Theron joked. "So then I took real interest, and I was like, okay, well tell me, how does it work?"
Even with the intro lesson, Theron isn't convinced that dating apps are for her. "And then you have to text them and then the flirting starts and it's kind of awkward because you don't know the person and they're trying to be cute and they say weird things like, 'What's up, sexy?' And it's just awkward," she complained. "This is why I'm still single. I just like a good old friend hooking you up, or, I don't know, introducing you. I'm so old school."
stock_photo_world/Shutterstock On the spectrum of fun, airport layovers fall somewhere between visiting the dentist and doing your taxes. They're an occasionally necessary, but often dreadfully boring part of the travel experience. Although it doesn't have to all be that bad — if you know a few layover secrets and tricks.
Here are some lesser known things to do when stuck in the biggest airports across the US — from yoga rooms to athletic clubs — which will make your next airport layover far more bearable.
March 29 Atlanta Gold Inc:
* Has reached agreements to issue a total of 26.4 million common shares for aggregate consideration of C$2.4 million to Jipangu Inc
* In addition, Jipangu has agreed to subscribe for 14.9 million common shares at a price of C$0.09 per share
* Atlanta Gold announces financings with Jipangu
* Jipangu will have right to nominate up to one-half of co's Board for so long as Jipangu beneficially owns not less than 50% of co's shares
* Jipangu currently owns 19.5% of co's outstanding shares & upon completion of transactions, will own 52.2% of the then outstanding shares
* Net proceeds from financing will be used to pay down default interest on company's senior secured notes and debentures Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
March 19 (Reuters) - FNB:
* FIRSTRAND HAS BEEN AWARDED SHORT-TERM INSURANCE LICENCE BY THE FINANCIAL SERVICES BOARD
* FNB - LICENCE WILL ENABLE FNB TO BECOME COMPLETE INSURER, WITH THE ABILITY TO UNDERWRITE SHORT AND LONG-TERM INSURANCE TO BUSINESSES AND RETAIL CUSTOMERS Further company coverage: (Reuters.Briefs@thomsonreuters.com)
JOHANNESBURG, April 5 Ratings firm Moody's said on Wednesday it was placing South Africa's state power firm Eskom's credit rating on review for a downgrade, citing the risk of the country's institutional, economic and fiscal strength deteriorating after President Jacob Zuma dismissed a respected finance minister last week.
On Monday, S&P cut South Africa's credit level to junk status over growing concerns of political and policy instability following Zuma's midnight cabinet reshuffle last Thursday.
(Reporting by Mfuneko Toyana; Editing James Macharia)
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Baku.1 December. REPORT.AZ/ It is planned the number of people engaged in beekeeping in Azerbaijan to reach 12,000 in near future, and annual honey production to 8-10 tonnes.
Report informs, Minister of Agriculture Heydar Asadov said.
He said currently, there are 6,000 beekeepers in the country.
The number of bee families is 3,000.
Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) has reached an agreement to continue carriage of Fox News Channel (FOX, FOXA), averting a blackout that would have left millions of viewers without access to the popular network.
Terms of the roughly four-year pact weren't disclosed, but sources said Comcast's monthly carriage fee for Fox News will exceed $1.50 per-subscriber initially, with annual increases.
As part of the deal, the two have also come to terms on a new distribution agreement for the YES regional sports network, which is home to the New York Yankees, and 12 other Fox-owned regional sports channels.
March 31 Dalian Zeus Entertainment Co., Ltd.:
* Says the co proposed to pay a cash dividend of 4.54 yuan for every 10 shares and use additional paid-in capital to distribute 20 new shares for every 10 shares, as the dividend payment plan for FY 2016
Source text in Chinese:goo.gl/dN5URh
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
ODOT: SW Oregon – I-5 N. of Grants Pass: Traffic on temporarily hold between Hugo and Glendale (MP 66-80) due to winter conditions. When listed, drivers should expect to chain up their vehicles.
After setting a record of 81 homicides in 2016, the New Year starts off with the same old pattern. Two people were killed on New Year's Day in separate incidents in Tulsa.
Tulsa Police say a man's body was found in the parking lot near the Victory Christian Church and School, across from the Oral Roberts University campus on South Lewis. The discovery was made on Sunday morning about 8:30. The man had been shot according to Tulsa Police.
Meanwhile, a man was shot to death and a woman was injured at the Riverview Apartments in south Tulsa. A 60-year-old man died from a single gunshot wound. The woman had a bullet wound to her leg. Police have found the get-away car but are still looking for the suspects.
Violence has broken out across the Middle East following the US decision to recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
The Israeli Prime Minister says Palestinians must "get to grips with" the reality that Jerusalem is Israel's capital, in order to move towards peace.
So what is the way forward?
Heavy monsoon rains have unleashed landslides and floods that have killed at least 160 people and displaced millions of others across northern India, southern Nepal and Bangladesh.
Officials said Monday they were still trying to determine the scale of the disaster, with casualties and damage reported in multiple locations across the Himalayan foothills of South Asia.
The seasonal floodwaters damaged bridges, toppled power lines and washed away thousands of homes in the northeastern Indian state of Assam. Officials say people have been killed by drowning or being caught inside collapsing houses or beneath falling trees.
In neighboring Nepal, police spokesman Pushkar Karki were searching for 85 people reported missing after rivers burst their banks and killed at least 75. Another 20 people died over the last few days in Bangladesh.
One of the most interesting players to watch this fall in the new defense under Nate Woody will be senior defensive end Anree Saint-Amour. The talented pass rusher has 7.5 career sacks coming into this season. Saint-Amour went from a situational pass rusher as a freshman to the third end in the rotation two years ago to jumping a pair of seniors for a starting job by the end of his junior seasons. His production should increase this year with a more aggressive style of defense under Woody and new defensive line coach Jerome Riase.
A strong senior season for Saint-Amour could also bolster his draft stock. His length, speed and athleticism will be very attractive for NFL teams if he can put some good senior film on tape.
With the Chief Justice T S Thakur (pictured) retiring on Wednesday, there was an unprecedented flow of judgments on the opening day of the Supreme Court on Monday – all 10 of them of great import. Old-timers cannot remember another day when so many important decisions came in one day. Presiding over a seven-judge bench, a majority bench with the chief justice in it ruled on the legitimacy of religion in election campaigns, another constitution bench declared illegal the use of repromulgamation of ordinance to suit the government, one upheld journalists’ right to freedom of speech and the one thumping order swept away the old team at the Board of Control for Cricket in India and made alternative arrangement to clean up cricket.
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By Mussa Juma @TheCitizenTZ news@tz.nationmedia.com
Arusha. At least seven people have been arrested in Arusha for interrogations in connection with their role in possible political demonstrations across the country on 26 April 2018 (Union Day).
The acting Regional Police Commander for Arusha, Mr Yusuph Ilembo, told journalists on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 that the arrests follow investigations conducted by the police force.
Their names could not be made public but according to Mr Ilembo, some of them are university students.
“As government, we will not relent…these demonstrations are illegal…we will not be put to the test by some few people who are bent on denting Tanzania’s peaceful nature,” he said.
The arrests come within hours after the United Kingdom (UK) issued a travel alert for its citizens in Tanzania, saying the possibility of political demonstrations across the country on 26 April 2018 (Union Day) may result in fatalities.
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NEW ORLEANS -- Assata Renay is a promising young local artist with a new album coming out called Energy of the Sun.
She's celebrating with a release party Thursday, 8 p.m., at The Building at 1427 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.
Assata Renay recently stopped by the Twist studio to perform a couple songs from the album.
April 28 OEM International AB
* OEM international acquires Rauheat Oy
* The company has a yearly turnover of approximately 5 MEUR. Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting by Stockholm Newsroom)
ISLAMABAD, June 14 (APP): Election Commission of Pakistan
(ECP) on Wednesday received a first consignment of
100 biometric Verification Machines (BVMs) from a private firm
M/s Secure Tech Pvt. Ltd to use in election purposes.
According to an official of ECP, these machines have been
purchased to use in by-elections throughout
the country as pilot testing, a fist time ever in the election
process of the country. He said that a complete data of electoral
rolls will be feed in these biometric machines, which will
further ensure transparency in scrutinizing the voters’ names.
He said that the commission was waiting for the response of
NADRA on ECP’s request of providing thumb impression.
He said that the report on results of
scrutiny of pilot testing will be presented before
the Parliamentary Committee on Electoral Reforms. The official
said that these machines which are more technically efficient
and reliable will meet the technical requirement of the commission.
SYDNEY: ANZ Bank said on Tuesday (Dec 12) it has offloaded its life insurance arm to Zurich for Aus$2.85 billion (US$2.14 billion), making the Swiss giant the country's largest retail life insurer by premiums.
It follows National Australia Bank selling most of its life insurance business to Japan's Nippon and Commonwealth Bank shedding its insurance arm to AIA in recent years as Australia's top lenders streamline operations.
Appropriate billing in the event of a water leak again caused a stream of discussion at Southwest City's regular council meeting on Jan. 24.
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Alternative Standing Grounds Still Open in AICPA Appeal
During October 5 oral arguments on the American Institute of CPAs' appeal of the dismissal of its challenge to the IRS's voluntary tax return preparer program, one of the judges noted that the alternative grounds for standing have not yet been addressed and remain open.
Judge Douglas H. Ginsburg, the only judge who was on both panels regarding the AICPA's challenge, said that because the prior circuit court opinion only reached competitor standing, the other two grounds remain open.
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Federal authorities say a Connecticut man is headed to prison for more than 12 years for the sex trafficking of two girls.
The U.S Attorney’s office says 29-year-old Jason Prawl was also sentenced Monday in Hartford federal court to five years of supervised release. The Bridgeport man pleaded guilty in May to a charge of sex trafficking of a minor.
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Authorities say Prawl recruited and transported the two victims to engage in sex acts. They say he began prostituting the 17-year-old girls in 2015. An investigation revealed that he tried to recruit a third minor into prostitution.
Prawl has been ordered to pay more than $10,000 in restitution to the first victim and $2,500 to the second.
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He has remained held since his arrest last March.
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The Rockford Rescue Mission is offering new hope to people who stay there. They're doing so through haircuts.
Marie's salon opened Monday at the mission. Organizers say it will give residents hope and a sense of normalcy.
It's dedicated to Carol Marie Kozak who stayed at the mission with her young daughters decades ago. Her daughters played a major role in making sure the salon opened.
"When I was in my young teens, my mom died so it was really exciting to be apart of putting this salon together," Tammy Herman said. "It just has made me feel more connected to her even though she is gone. And to realize and be a part of seeing women gain freedom and healing."
Salon services include hair wash, cut and styling services
These researchers reeled in a 9-foot alligator — and he put up a fight
A team of researchers were in Sea Pines Tuesday to tag alligators and fit those large enough with a GPS tracker to study their movement patterns. This nine foot male put up a fight when the team tried to reel it in from a lagoon along South Live Oak.
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — The University of Colorado has decided to honor its first black female graduate, who wasn’t allowed to walk across the stage in 1918.
The Daily Camera reports that Polly McLean, a CU associate professor who researched the woman’s story and corrected the record at the university, will host the inaugural Lucile Berkeley Buchanan Lecture on April 4.
Buchanan was born in Denver in 1884 to former slaves. She earned a degree in German at CU and became a teacher. She died at age 105 in 1989 and was buried without a headstone until a fellow graduate paid for one, which brought her story to light.
McLean, who is on sabbatical and could not be reached, will accept Buchanan’s degree onstage at the Boulder campus’ spring commencement May 10.
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Skowhegan History House Museum & Research Center is instituting a new program for researchers. Museum trustees are opening up the Research Center on Mondays for researchers only.
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Nick Ferrari Tells Unofficial Grenfell Inquiry: You're Making Things Worse For Survivors
The parallel inquiry into the Grenfell Tower disaster is making things worse for the residents, Nick Ferrari told the organisers.
The Equality and Human Rights Commission is launching its own inquiry into the tragedy, examining whether the council failed in their duties to protect life and provide safe housing.
Nick spoke to David Isaac, the chairman of the committee, and insisted that his unofficial review is just going to confuse things.
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MILAN, April 24 (Reuters) - Italy’s biggest private broadcaster Mediaset said on Tuesday it returned to profit last year after a failed pay-TV deal with France’s Vivendi dragged the group into the red in 2016.
The Milan-based TV group, whose top shareholder is the family of former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi, said its 2017 net profit was 90.5 million euros from a loss of 294.5 million euros in 2016 on broadly flat total revenues.
The broadcaster said, however, that revenues for its pay-TV business, Premium, fell to 587.4 million euros in 2017, from 619.8 million euros the previous year when stripping out restructuring costs.
The group has been tangled in a bitter legal battle with Vivendi after the French company unexpectedly pulled out of a deal to buy Mediaset’s pay-TV unit in July 2016.
Joseph was claimed off waivers by the Rangers on Monday.
Clayton Blackburn (elbow) was shifted to the 60-day disabled list to clear a spot on the Rangers' 40-man roster for Joseph, who will join Texas after being designated for assignment by the Phillies last week. With Joey Gallo settled in at first base for the Rangers, the 26-year-old Joseph will likely work as his backup while offering a right-handed bench bat, assuming he cracks the Opening Day roster. He hit .240/.289/.432 with 22 homers across 142 games last season.
A Westfield shopping centre has been closed due to a major flood in the basement.
Workers have been told to stay away from the centre on Sydney's Pitt Street for their own safety.
One email to staff said 'it is recommended not to come into work today because there is a flood in the basement closing the building.'
Workers have been told to stay away from the Westfield shopping centre on Pitt Street in Sydney
Workers said there was a large gathering outside as managers asked staff to leave.
Alana Trepper, who works in an office in the building, told Daily Mail Australia: 'I've just tried to enter our building to see what's going on but they won't let me up.
'I had quite a lot of work to get through today so it's a bit inconvenient but there's not much I can do.'
It is thought the centre will be shut for the whole day. The cause of the flood is not yet clear.
Daily Mail Australia has contacted Scentre Group, which runs Westfield centres, for comment.
German auto supplier opens $46.3 million plant in Alabama
WOODSTOCK, Ala. (AP) — MöllerTech, a German auto supplier, has opened a $46.3 million plant in central Alabama.
Company officials say 222 employees will be hired at the new supply plant by the end of 2019. Al.com reported the ribbon-cutting ceremony was held recently, just 16 months after the company announced it would build the plant in Bibb County.
Steve Jordan, President of MöllerTech's North American division, says the supply plant currently has 50 employees.
It will be next door to Mercedes-Benz's new Global Logistics Center in an industrial park.
Mercedes-Benz U.S. International CEO Jason Hoff attended the ribbon cutting to welcome MöllerTech.
MöllerTech's parent company, MöllerGroup, has had a business relationship with Mercedes since the 1950s.
The German company also develops interior parts for Audi, BMW, Daimler, GM, Honda, Porche, Rolls-Royce and Toyota.
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — A Wounded Knee man accused of using a golf club as a weapon has pleaded not guilty in federal court.
Authorities allege 50-year-old Virgil Left Hand Sr. used a golf club to assault another man in Wounded Knee in September, causing serious injury.
Left Hand is scheduled for trial Feb. 6. He could face up to 10 years in federal prison if convicted.
Multiple victims were reportedly shot overnight in San Jose at Vista Glen Drive and Vista Glen Court."We heard gunshots when we were watching TV. We thought they were fireworks at first, and so we went to my mom's room and we looked outside and we heard people screaming," said Juan, neighbor.Juan said several people have been coming Vista Glen Drive within the past week for what appears to be a vigil; a few candles are lit at that location.Neighbors heard a car speeding away after hearing the shots.
FAISALABAD, July 4 (APP)::PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif will address a public meeting at the Dhubi Ghatt here on July 11.
Addressing a press conference here Wednesday, PML-N leader and candidate for NA-106 Rana Sanaullah Khan said earlier the public meeting was scheduled to be held on July 7 but due to some certain reasons the meeting schedule was changed and now it would be held on July 11.
He said the PML-N believed in supremacy of law and it would also abide by election rules & regulations and code of conduct during its election campaign.
He said that PML-N had completed record development projects in the country and also put the country on the road to progress and prosperity. The PML-N had promoted a culture of progress and prosperity, he added.
Responding to a question, he said the PML-N would not boycott the general election rather it would emerge victorious and make the next government by winning the general election.
LONDON (AP) — A British man who planned a neo-Nazi-inspired machete attack on a gay pride event has been sentenced to an indefinite stay in a psychiatric hospital.
Ethan Stables was arrested in June 2017 as he walked toward a pub in his hometown of Barrow-in-Furness, northwest England, on what prosecutors said was a reconnaissance trip. Police found an ax, a machete and a swastika flag at his home.
Prosecutors said Stables had posted on Facebook that he wanted to “slaughter every single one of the gay bastards.”
Defense lawyers said the 20-year-old, who has an autism spectrum disorder, had been brainwashed by right-wing extremists. But he was convicted in February of preparing an act of terrorism.
Passing sentence Wednesday, Judge Peter Collier said Stables posed “a very real risk to the public.”
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Melania Trump says popular White House tours will resume in March She's not living there yet, but Americans can soon resume poking around the People's House. Check out this story on eveningsun.com: http://usat.ly/2lgzcxQ First lady Melania Trump said Tuesday the always-popular free public tours of the White House will resume in three weeks, on March 7. The tours had been suspended during the transition to the Trump administration, but the suspension has lasted longer than usual.
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) _ A judge has refused to issue a temporary restraining order that would have prohibited Republican Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens and his staff from using a texting app that erases messages after they are read.
The Kansas City Star reports that Cole County Judge Jon Beetem issued the ruling Friday in a lawsuit that accuses Greitens and his staff of engaging in a conspiracy to violate Missouri’s open records law by using the Confide app.
Critics contend that with the app, it is impossible to determine whether the governor and his staff use it to conduct state business in secret.
Beetem set a hearing for further arguments in March, acknowledging there are “open questions.”
The governor’s office’s use of Confide also is being investigated by Attorney General Josh Hawley’s office.
April 20 J B Hunt Transport Services Inc :
* J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. announces payment of dividend and new $500 million share repurchase authorization
* J b Hunt Transport Services Inc- board of directors adopted a new share repurchase program authorizing repurchase of an additional $500 million
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BLACKSBURG, Va. (WRIC) — Virginia Tech Head Coach Justin Fuente chose redshirt freshman Josh Jackson starting quarterback Monday. Fuente chose Jackson over junior college transfer AJ Bush and true freshman early enrollee Hendon Hooker.
Jackson was the only quarterback candidate with experience in the program, as neither Hooker nor Busch arrived until the spring semester of 2017. None of the three quarterbacks has thrown a pass as a college football player.
Virginia Tech opens the season Sunday September 3rd at FedEx Field against former Big East rival West Virginia.
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Randall & Quilter's (R&Q) Malta subsidiary has established delegated underwriting agreements with UK motor insurance providers Xpekt and Blagrove Underwriting Agency.
Xpekt is a UK motor MGA specialising in rural private and commercial vehicles, motorcycles and specialist vehicles with anticipated annualised gross written premium (GWP) of £15.6mn ($20.9mn).
UK fleet motor specialist Blagrove has expected annualised GWP of £11.6mn.
These programmes are in addition to the UK motor book being written with Eridge Underwriting Agency and the Irish motor book...
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Matt Mitrione got the fight he always wanted when he signed on to face a legend of the sport in Fedor Emelianenko at Bellator 172. Now he’s gunning for a title shot.
If he can capture a win over Emelianenko, Mitrione said he has his sights set on getting a chance to fight for the vacant heavyweight title. Bellator stripped its last heavyweight champion, Vitaly Minakov, for not defending the belt back in May 2016.
Mitrione, who previously fought in the UFC, has come out victorious in both of his bouts with Bellator. In this interview with coveringthecage.com, he also discusses his training for ‘The Last Emperor’ and how he envisions finishing him.
Emelianenko vs. Mitrione will take place at the SAP Center in San Jose, Calif. on Feb. 18. The main card will air live on Spike TV.
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NORRISTOWN, Pa. (AP) — As deliberations in Bill Cosby’s sexual assault trial continue into a fourth day, nerves are frayed, patience is shot and no one is certain when it will all end.
Jurors return to the deliberation room Thursday morning, but the long road to a verdict is taking a toll.
Some jurors appeared angry and even the judge has sounded exasperated at times.
The sequestered jury has been at it for more than 27 hours since getting the case Monday.
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They’ve paused a half-dozen times to revisit key evidence, including Cosby’s decade-old admissions that he fondled accuser Andrea Constand after giving her pills at his suburban Philadelphia home in 2004.
The Associated Press does not typically identify people who say they are victims of sexual assault unless they grant permission, which Constand has done.
Parly bouncers, police ready to evict problematic MPs
Parliament's bouncers and police officers are ready to face off with any MPs who get rowdy at the state of the nation address on Thursday.
All anchored vessels in Florida Keys waters for more that 10 days could be required to show monthly proof a sewage pumpout, currently provided at no cost in a water-protection effort. After nearly four years, contractor Pumpout USA collected its millionth gallon of sewage Dec. 8 from this sailboat in Key West Harbor. Pumpout USA Contributed
FILE - In this March 2, 2014 file photo, Harvey Weinstein arrives at the Oscars in Los Angeles. Weinstein is taking a leave of absence from his own company after The New York Times released a report alleging decades of sexual harassment against women, including employees and actress Ashley Judd. Photo by Jordan Strauss
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Charleston International Airport in South Carolina was evacuated on Friday after a suspicious package was found at the airport, police said.
A report of a suspicious package was made at 5:23 a.m. local time and forced the entire airport to be evacuated as authorities investigated the situation, a dispatcher at the Charleston Police Department said.
“Authorities are investigating a suspicious package in the airport. No other details available at this time,” the airport said on its Twitter account. (Reporting by Brendan O‘Brien, editing by Larry King)
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CAIRO (AP) — The U.S.-led coalition against the Islamic State group says a service member has died in a "non-combat-related incident."
The statement released by the U.S. Central Command on Thursday did not give the soldier's nationality or provide further details. It says the soldier died Wednesday and that the incident is under investigation.
The soldier was part of Operation Inherent Resolve, the mission to defeat the Islamic State group in Iraq and Syria.
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DETROIT — The PGA Tour is returning to the Detroit area after a 10-year absence.
Detroit-based Quicken Loans has signed an agreement to host a new PGA Tour event in the Motor City starting next year. Still to be determined is the name of the tournament and when it will be played, though it likely would be two weeks after the U.S. Open.
The tour said Wednesday that the tournament is expected to be held at Detroit Golf Club, a Donald Ross design.
As part of the deal, the company will retain its title sponsorship of the Quicken Loans National this summer, the tournament outside Washington that is run by the Tiger Woods Foundation.
Sainz eyes top three teams for future
Carlos Sainz has hinted he would like to drive for one of the three top teams in 2018.
The Spaniard was linked strongly with a move to Renault for this year, but Red Bull elected to hold him to his contract with Toro Rosso.
Now, El Pais newspaper said the 22-year-old has made comments in Bahrain that are designed to "attract the attention of a large team".
Sainz was speaking amid a difficult weekend mired by reliability problems in Bahrain.
"The three top teams are in another league. I don't even look at them as it would be stupid," he said.
"That you cannot even consider fighting with them is a joke in bad taste. It's frustrating, although if I was with one of them I would not mind," added Sainz.
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Trust in the LORD and do good; Dwell in the land and cultivate faithfulness. — Ps. 37:3 NASB Psalm 37 is one of my favorite passages of scripture. To loosely paraphrase and summarize, it basically says that the world is a seemingly unfair and unjust place where bad people seem to prosper at the expense […]
Back when I was choosing my One Word for 2017, I felt certain that faithfulness was going to be a big theme this year. Just as I was about to commit to it, I thought I felt a nudge to change my word to Abandon, but even so, it’s themes of God’s faithfulness and faithful […]
Thank goodness Emily P. Freeman is ready to do another link roundup for stuff we learned this spring. This is actually a life saver because I need something easy to ease me back into blogging here regularly and list posts are easy and now I have an excuse to do one. This list is […]
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Relations in the Russian community in the Czech Republic worsened and were politicised last year due to different opinions on the development in Ukraine, Brexit and U.S. foreign policy and because of propaganda, says a report on the situation of ethnic minorities in the country. The government is to deal with the document, worked out by the secretariat of its council for ethnic minorities, at its regular meeting on Wednesday.
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Fresh off The Greatest Showman's three Golden Globes nominations, Zendaya turned heads with three striking outfit changes in one morning.
After exiting The Today Show, the Spider-Man star's stylist, Law Roach, posted a picture of her with the affectionate caption, "My very own GOLDEN GLOBE." Although the star claims her fashion choice on the release day of the Golden Globe nominations was a "accidental reference," her Giuseppe di Morabito gold coat dress, Bienen-Davis bag, metallic heels and glowing makeup personifies the glamour and hue of the award show.
As the sun rose, the actress was radiant in this glimmering gold ensemble, but little did we know this was just the beginning of her one-woman fashion show, which took part throughout the rest of the day.
NBC, US Figure Skating have new rights deal
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — U.S. Figure Skating and NBC have a new agreement for domestic and international events through 2026.
The deal announced Monday includes coverage of the U.S. Figure Skating Championships; ISU Grand Prix series, including Skate America; ISU World Championships; the Four Continents Championships; the European Championships; and the World Team Trophy.
Each season during the partnership, NBC Sports Group will present at least 80 hours of coverage, including 30-plus hours on NBC. An additional 50-plus hours will be on NBC Sports Network.
NBCSN will carry four hours of coverage of ISU Speed Skating and Short Track Speed Skating World Championship events.
U.S. Figure Skating President Sam Auxier says the arrangement "makes complete sense for our organization" and ensures that "domestic and international figure skating events have maximum exposure."
BERLIN — German prosecutors have charged two Syrian men with fighting for terror organizations in their home country.
Abdulmalk A., 30, is accused of joining a combat unit of the Nusra Front extremist group in 2012. The charge says he became a commander for the extremist group in eastern Syria, where he participated in the capture of gas fields and the town of Tabka, including its military airport. In 2014, he allegedly joined the Islamic State group and engaged in combat operations.
Anas Ibrahim A.S., 26, is accused of also joining the Nusra Front in 2012 and participating in the takeover of an ammunition depot belonging to Syrian President Bashar Assad's troops.
Halifax District RCMP are investigating whether a woman was forcibly dragged into a vehicle by a man in Cole Harbour on Tuesday night.
RCMP say it was reported that the man forced the woman into a car on Flying Cloud Drive just after 10 p.m., and was last seen heading towards Gregory Drive.
Police have not been able to locate the vehicle, the suspect or the victim.
The suspect is described as a black man, 20 to 30 years old, five-feet-eight-inches to five-feet-10-inches tall, with a thin build He was wearing dark clothing.
The victim is described as a white woman, about 18 to 20 years old, with blond hair. She was wearing a white tank top.
RCMP are looking for a dark-coloured four-door vehicle with brake lights that light up the whole back of the vehicle. It is possibly a Dodge Charger or Dodge Dart.
Anyone with information about suspicious activity in the area on the night of July 3 is asked to call Halifax District RCMP at 902-490-5020 or submit a tip anonymously through Crime Stoppers.
A father and daughter who were missing since Thursday have been found.
A police spokesperson confirmed the pair were found safe and well.
Blair McClunie and his daughter Nikki McClunie were reported missing after they were last seen in Te Awamutu on February 1, according to a post on the Waikato Police Facebook page.
They were in a maroon Toyota Camry with the registration TH1135.
Baku. 16 June. REPORT.AZ/ The average monthly salary of employees working in the oil sector has increased in January-April, 2018.
Report informs referring to State Statistical Committee, the wages in the oil sector during the reporting period amounted to 3,226.8 AZN
This is 2.3% or 73,1 AZN more than the same period last year.
Spider-Man: Homecoming PG-13
In yet another reboot of Spider-Man, Tom Holland appears as teen Peter Parker, transformed into the superhero after being bitten by a radioactive arachnid. Parker clumsily attempts to perfect his newfound powers while keeping his alter-ego secret from all but his best friend (Jacob Batalon) and his mentor, Ironman-Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr., who pops in and out of the story-line). Parented by his Aunt May (Marisa Tomei), Parker juggles school, home life and battling a flying villain known as Vulture (Michael Keaton). Director Jon Watts doesn’t recreate Sam Raimi’s stylish noir, but he does deliver an anxious, likeable, young superhero we root for, along with a villain we hope he will defeat.
SEOUL, Aug 15 (Reuters) - North Korea said on Tuesday now is not the right time to discuss U.S. citizens it has detained, given the state of relations between the two countries, its official KCNA news agency said citing a foreign ministry spokesman.
The spokesman was responding to media reports on the weekend, which said the United States had been engaging in back-channel diplomacy with North Korea for several months to discuss the issue of Americans detained in the isolated country.
North Korea, which released a Canadian pastor last week citing humanitarian grounds after imprisoning him for more than two years, is holding three Americans it accused of various offences. (Reporting by Soyoung Kim and Jane Chung)
Houston Woman Celebrates Independence Day With The Wrong Flag When her grandson was looking at the World Cup schedule, he noticed that her July Fourth shirt is the Panamanian flag, the BBC reports. She plans to continue wearing the shirt — it's tradition.
I understand why we have the salary cap as low over here but while it is as low i doubt we will compete with NRL teams . Having show games in other continents to promote RL is all well and good but....
1) We do very little to promote the game on home soil (by that i mean UK wide) and what little promotion we do is of very poor quality. If we hadn't been Wigan / RL supporters on a regular basis we would have known nothing of the fact Scotland having a national RL team and the fact they were playing in the four nations tournament last Autumn and did it to a very reasonable standard as well
2) We deprive loyal fans of RL on home soil seeing top teams and glamour games in favour of others (USA ?) who will probably attend a glamour game but not your run of the mill league matches . The Toronto experiment will be interesting reading say 3 years down the line.
Lets get our house in order and promoting the game properly over here before we start getting carried away about global promotion.
Rant over lol
Regards , EW
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TAYLORVILLE, Ill. (WAND) - The City of Taylorville hopes to get a new firetruck.
A ten year contract between the City and the Fire Protection district would have to be established as part of the new firetruck deal for financing.
The deal that is in place now is set to expire in 2019. Taylorville Looks to Add New Fire Truck
The city council will meet June 4.
CHICAGO — A suburban Chicago high school says safety concerns have prompted it to forfeit a football game against a school on Chicago's West Side.
St. Francis High School in Wheaton was scheduled to play Chicago Hope Academy on Friday night. But officials at St. Francis say a recent shooting, along with gunshots reported near Little League games at a local park over the summer, convinced the school to keep its team at home.
Chicago Hope Academy played a game at the park on Sept. 29 against another Chicago school that was interrupted by gunfire. No one was injured.
Hope Academy founder Bob Muzikowski says that was the first violent episode in 13 years of football at the school. He says security would have been robust at Friday's game.
Some transporters along the Mogadishu- Afgoye road closed the road at Elasha Biyaha to demonstrate about checkpoints that were recently put in place.
The demonstrators blocked the road with vehicles making it impossible for other road users to pass through.
A driver who talked to Dalsan said that they are demonstrating about the checkpoints to collect money from vehicles using the road, adding that the money collected from them is an unbearable burden for them.
The demonstrators also reported that some of the checkpoints were placed by military officers.
The event has affected the locals especially the vegetable sellers and buyers as the vehicles that were transporting the perishable goods from the lower Shabelle were blocked.
Military commanders of the Somali National Army have issued an order on those checkpoints before and there were officers arrested for the same issues.
Efforts by Radio Dalsan to question the Afgoye administration about the issue was futile.
Popular crime drama Broadchurch will be returning to TV screens on February 27, one of its stars has confirmed.
Actor and writer Charlie Higson wrote on Twitter: "So it looks like the new series of #broadchurch starts on the 27th."
The crime drama with the beautiful scenery
He joked: "But don't bother with the 1st ep as I'm not in it."
Jekyll And Hyde creator Higson has joined the cast for the third and final series of the hit ITV programme, which will see David Tennant and Olivia Colman reprise their roles as DI Alec Hardy and DS Ellie Miller.
Former Coronation Street actress Julie Hesmondalgh and Sarah Parish, known for appearing in Cutting It and Doctor Who, have also joined the series.
Jodie Whittaker and Andrew Buchan are returning as Beth and Mark Latimer, the parents of strangled schoolboy Danny, whose murder investigation captured the nation's attention when Broadchurch began in 2013.
Buzzing: Unichem Laboratories share price rallied more than 5 percent intraday after the company received final ANDA approval for its Montelukast Chewable tablets, 4 mg and 5 mg from the United States Food and Drug Administration to market in the US.
The Montelukast chewable tablets are the AB rated generic equivalent of Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation's Singulair tablets, 4 mg and 5 mg.
The drug is indicated for the prophylaxis and chronic treatment of asthma in adults and pediatric patients 12 months of age and older, and the prevention of exercise-induced broncho constriction in patients 15 years of age and older.
In his new segment “Tomasulo Meets The People,” Pat learns what it really takes to be a cabbie. Man of the People airs Saturday nights at 10 on WGN-TV.
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March 30 Unirita Inc:
* Says it has appointed Hiroki Takefuji as the new Chairman of the Board in the company
* Appoints Hiroyuki Kitano as the new Executive President of the company, to replace Hiroki Takefuji
* Effective date April 1
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Copiah County has been chosen for the kickoff for Keep Mississippi Beautiful May 19. One site in the state is picked each year to hold the statewide kickoff and Copiah County was chosen this year. Lake Hazle will be the exact location with numerous people coming to Copiah County from all over the state to begin the annual cleanup campaign. Cleanup will be held soon at the 22 acre lake, which was built as a water resource for the railroad in 1906 and is now owned and maintained by the City of Hazlehurst. The planning board is made up of, left to right, Kim Palmer, Co-Director, Keep Copiah County Beautiful; Hazlehurst Mayor Shirley Sandifer; Nora Berch, Co-Director, Keep Copiah County Beautiful; and Sarah Kountouris, Executive Director, Keep Mississippi Beautiful. Nora Berch said, “We are very excited to be given this honor. We’ve never been chosen before and it’s going to be a lot of work between now and the main event, but we’ll be ready!”
Government is moving forward with its plans to create Cayman’s coast guard and they are getting some UK help to make it happen.
According to a media statement, today (11 December) Head of Border Force’s UK National Targeting Centre Colin Brown and Commander Phil Bostock from the UK’s Maritime and Coastguard Agency have been seconded to Cayman to help establish the coast guard.
Both men will arrive in January. Officer Brown will be attached here for an initial six- month period and Commander Bostock will be here for a year.
The UK officers will be advising on creating an integrated Border Protection Service and the Coast Guard respectively. A steering committee has been appointed to oversee both projects.
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A suspicious device found at a justice precinct in outer Melbourne has been declared safe.
A suspicious device found at a justice precinct in outer Melbourne has been declared safe.
A suspicious "device" believed to be a jerry can with what appears to be a gas bottle attached, has been found near an outer Melbourne police station and courthouse but police have declared the area safe.
The Victoria Police Bomb Response Unit attended the street in Frankston on Tuesday morning, where the station and Magistrates Court is located.
A dirty brown paper bag seen resting up against the wall of the Frankston Law Courts, was believed to contain a red jerry can, attached to what appears to be a blue gas bottle.
Police cordoned off the area and sent in two robotic devices to remove any danger.
The police bomb response unit attended to do safety checks but by 10am the area was declared safe and reopened to the public.
In one of the easiest decisions the 76ers will make all offseason, the team exercised the 2017-18 option on Robert Covington's option, guaranteeing he'll be with the team when the season kicks off later this fall. This was almost exclusively a procedural move for the Sixers, who didn't want to Covington to unexpectedly become an unrestricted free agent this offseason.
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This wine-growing property (appellation château) was a former convent, like some of the vineyards in the Bordeaux region. The vast building overlooks 45 hectares of vines, a lagoon, then the sea with a panoramic view of the Albères and the Canigou. The residence wing of nearly 600m² consists of a superb living-room, a vast kitchen, a TV lounge, 3 spacious en-suites and 2 immense leisure rooms. The central part, with a renovated volume of about 300m², comprises a fully equipped winery on the ground floor. The right-hand wing of about 600 m² is in its original state but has a new roof, and can be converted for all kinds of projects. Behind the venerable appearance lies practical modern comfort: floor heating/cooling system, alarm, electric shutters… but also a swimming-pool/pool house with sweeping and very peaceful views. The building is sold with 2 hectares “for leisure”, but can also be sold with the whole 45 hectares of vineyards, with 9 varieties of grape, for 5 300 000 €.
A general view of the Atomic-Bomb Dome at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima, western Japan, Aug. 4, 2017. EPA-EFE FILE/KIMIMASA MAYAMA
Bonfires on the Motoyasu River under the Atomic Bomb Dome (C) to comfort souls of victims of the Aug. 6,1945 atomic bombing at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima, western Japan, Aug. 5, 2017. EPA-EFE FILE/KIMIMASA MAYAMA
Associations representing atomic bomb survivors in Japan - the only country to have faced nuclear attacks - criticized Saturday a change in the policy of the United States which advocates modernizing its atomic arsenal and increasing its launch capacity.
Toshiyuki Mimaki of the Japan Confederation of A-and H-Bomb Sufferers Organizations expressed anger over the change in Washington's strategy, saying it posed an obstacle to global denuclearization, according to Japan's state broadcaster NHK.
LeBron James during practice ahead of Game 1 of the NBA Finals
James - a four-time MVP - will pit his wits against the Warriors once again in the NBA Finals.
After being on the losing side last year, James has fond memories of when his side overturned a 3-1 deficit to emerge victorious in 2016.
James holds the record for the most points scored in playoff history (6,775).
This season, he has averaged over 30 points, had seven 40-point matches and hit two buzzer-beating game-winners.
Although he won’t face Iguodala in Game 1, James has been effusive in his praise for the forward.
When preparing for an interview, there's a lot to keep in mind. But if you're going to remember to do anything, Miriam Park, director of Amazon's university recruiting, tells CNBC Make It that it should be this: "Be your authentic self."
The head recruiter, who has worked at the retail giant for almost six years, says that companies are truly interested in learning about their prospective employees.
Employers want to know "how you have owned a role and moved the needle forward, demonstrated curiosity and where you have solved a problem," says Park.
More importantly, applicants should express who they are rather than who they think the company wants them to be. "Be you," she says.
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A new report from IDC says 2018 won't be the best year for smartphones-- but there's hope in 2019.
The report, out Wednesday, found that smartphone shipments will drop .2 percent this year, following a drop of .3 percent in 2017. However, starting in 2019, shipments will get a bump once again, growing 3 percent annually.
That growth shakes out to about 1.7 billion smartphones by 2022.
Cast of "Stranger Things 2" (credit: Netflix)
The geniuses over at Bad Lip Reading have tackled the NFL, the Presidential Debates, and have even lampooned Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
Now, they are entering the upside down with Netflix Stranger Things.
Enjoy …
Bradford Hornsby is an editor, music writer, web producer, and pop culture blogger for Entercom stations in the San Francisco Bay Area. Find him on Twitter at @bradfordhornsby.
Paul Citone has become quite the photographer in the moe. camp and he's always sending us amazing stuff after they do a few nights together.
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A work crew will begin removing debris from the site of a 16th historic church in Třinec- Guty destroyed by fire recently. The town of Třinec has provided space for the remains to be stored. The news was confirmed by Antonín Závada, who is overseeing the removal and replacement project. Construction of a new church at the site is expected to begin next autumn; it should be finished by the spring of 2019, at the cost of around 20 million crowns.
[Letter to the Editor] Effective way to deal with N. Korea
I just would like to thank The Korea Herald for publishing the Feb. 7 opinion piece “Amnesty for NK officials Kim’s strategic nightmare,” as I believe its message was very relevant and significant to Koreans.
I hope the Korean government implements what is suggested there and achieves swift unification between the North and the South before the international world or media comes between us Koreans.
I am the compiler of Robert Park’s book “Voice: Stop Genocide!” and I was glad to find Park’s recent articles regarding the current crisis on the Korean Peninsula -- especially the one published on Feb. 7. He is making very important points that should be heeded and I hope to see more of such powerful articles in the future.
Thank you.
From Hyunah Park, Seoul
After being drafted into the NFL two days ago, Deshaun Watson decided to do something very special for his mother on her birthday.
The former Clemson quarterback bought his mom a brand new Jaguar.
Watson tweeted, “Happy Birthday Momma! I love you & you deserve your first official car! Enjoy it!”
Happy Birthday Mama! I love you & you deserve your first official car! Enjoy it! "Had to cop her the '17 Jag" ?????? pic.twitter.com/gVE2wzzh6k — Deshaun Watson (@DeshaunWatson4) April 29, 2017
The tweet has been liked over 82,000 times and retweeted by over 28,000 accounts – including the official account of Jaguar.
We couldn't agree more. We're thrilled to welcome you to our family. #JaguarPride https://t.co/rh2Yz1gYXh — Jaguar USA (@JaguarUSA) April 29, 2017
Watson was selected 12th by the Houston Texans in this year’s NFL Draft. Following the draft, he got emotional while reading a letter from his mother.
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May 2 Keppel Philippines Properties Inc
* Resignation of Ng Ooi Hooi as member of board of directors and chairman due to work reassignments at keppel land ltd
* Sam Moon Thong, elected today as member of board of directors and chairman of kppi, to replace ng ooi hooi Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Most wins in school history, first time hosting regionals as the one seed, and lots of broken records. 2017 was the best season in Golden Eagle history. But can Southern Miss get over the hump to Super Regionals in 2018?
The Conference USA champions will be in Fayetteville against Dallas Baptist, a familiar foe for Scott Berry. Last time they played against each other was when MLB slugger Brian Dozier was still in Hattiesburg.
"We actually did back when Dozier was here. I don't remember actually what year. I think it was 08 maybe. It wasn't nine. It was eight. We made a trip out there and played a three-game series so very familiar with their program. Certainly has changed since then. It's been on the national scene for a while. They've done a lot of great things in their program to get where they are to," said Berry.
USM faces the 40-19 Dallas Baptist Patriots this Friday at 7 p.m. on ESPN3.
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There are plenty of places to live, but only one Santa Monica, California, and this tech savvy beach-side town just landed a spot on Livability’s list of Top 100 Places to Live. Find out Why.
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Washington: US President Donald Trump has signed legislation that would help people with deadly diseases try experimental treatments.
Trump signed the Right to Try bill on Wednesday. He called it a "fundamental freedom" that will provide hope and save lives.
The bill cleared the House last week following an emotional debate in which Republicans said it would help thousands of people in search of hope. Many Democrats said the measure was dangerous and would give patients false hope.
Trump embraced the plan during his State of the Union address, saying people who are terminally ill shouldn't have to leave the country to seek cures.
The measure gives people diagnosed with life-threatening conditions who have exhausted treatment options access to unproven drugs without needing permission from the Food and Drug Administration.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama has settled a lawsuit that challenged the use of BP oil spill funds to build a beachside hotel and conference center.
In the settlement finalized on Thursday, Alabama agreed to commit long-standing funding for beach access, dune restoration programs, an education complex, biking trails and other amenities.
The Gulf Restoration Project had sued the state over the use of the more than $50 million of early restoration funds for the 350-room hotel.
Robert Wiygul, an attorney representing GNR, in a statement said the settlement guarantees that public dollars will go to ensuring better public access to Alabama beaches.
Alabama Conservation Commissioner Chris Blankenship said the agreement assures those amenities will be funded.
Blankenship said the hotel is projected to open in the fall of 2018.
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A van and a pickup collided and caught fire on a highway in eastern Thailand on Monday afternoon, killing 25 people, authorities said.
The public transit van lost control and crossed the grass median, colliding with the pickup truck going in the opposite direction Monday afternoon, according to Thai Road Accident Data for Road Safety Culture, which compiles electronic insurance reports.
Twenty-five people were killed and two survived the crash, said police Col. Dusadee Kunchorn Na Ayutthaya, superintendent of the Ban Bung district police station in Chonburi province.
"An accident like this shouldn't happen but it did," Dusadee said. Both drivers were killed. Police were not yet able to interview the survivors but were investigating to determine what caused the crash.
Thailand has one of the highest traffic fatality rates in the world.
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National Trails Day work session set
The North Pocono Trails Association will hold a community work session Saturday to celebrate National Trails Day.
Work will include trimming grass and overhanging branches on the Creekside and Roaring Brook trails. Work on other trails also may be done if the number of volunteers allows for it.
Participants are asked to bring yard tools, including grass trimmers and snips, and are encouraged to bring water, lunch and appropriate clothing and footwear.
The session will begin at 9 a.m. at the Market Street trailhead in Moscow.
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Edward Victor “Peck” Seibert Jr., 79, of Godfrey, died Friday, April 14, 2017, at his residence.
There will be no visitation. Friends are invited to join the family for a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian burial on Tuesday, April 18, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Alton. Private interment will be held.
Staten-Fine Funeral Home in Alton is handling arrangements.
TV presenter Keith Chegwin has died aged 60 following a "long-term battle with a progressive lung condition", his family said.
In a statement, Chegwin’s family said: “We are heartbroken to share the news that Keith Chegwin sadly passed away following a long-term battle with a progressive lung condition, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, which rapidly worsened towards the end of this year.”
“Keith died peacefully at home shortly after midnight on the 11th of December. His wife Maria, his daughter Rose and his son Ted were by his side.”
“We would like to take this opportunity to thank Severn Hospice for the kindness, support and care they have shown us all over the last few weeks.”
“Keith was a loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend. We would respectfully ask to be left to mourn his passing in private.”
A look at recent developments in the South China Sea, where China is pitted against smaller neighbors in multiple disputes over islands, coral reefs and lagoons in waters crucial for global commerce and rich in fish and potential oil and gas reserves: EDITOR'S NOTE: This is a weekly look at the latest developments in the South China Sea, home to several territorial conflicts that have raised tensions in the region. Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte called off a plan to raise his country's flag on an island in the South China Sea following a request from China, in an apparent effort to maintain positive momentum in relations between the two countries.
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ZOOMLOCK LINE OF FITTINGS
THE ZOOMLOCK LINE OF FITTINGS has been expanded to include access fittings (extended couplings with Schrader Valve) and Y fittings. The line already includes straight couplings, long radius 90-degree elbows, tees, reducing couplings, slip couplings and cap connectors from 1/4" to 1-1/8" sizes. Using specially designed crimping tools, technicians can connect the deburred tube ends into the fitting (which has o-rings inside) and press the assembly in place for secure, leak-free seal. The system requires no brazing or adhesives. A Ridgid-compatible jaw set will soon be available for use with the RP-200-B, RP-210-B and RP-100-B press tools.
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French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron leave a polling booth as they vote in the first round of the two-stage legislative elections, in Le Touquet, northern France, Sunday, June 11, 2017. French voters are choosing legislators in the first round of parliamentary elections, with President Emmanuel Macron's party "Republic on the Move" hoping to win a strong majority in the National Assembly to push through bold labor and security reforms.
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The rhetoric surrounding North Korea in the last weeks has taken a new dimension as the Governor of Guam, the likely target town of an attack from North Korea, reposed his confidence and trust in the ability of President Trump to adequately defend the town in particular and the American community at large.
According to Daily Caller, Eddie Salvo said he feels safer than ever with President Donald Trump in charge of U.S. forces.
“Mr. President, I have never felt so safe as with you at the helm,” Guam Gov. Eddie Calvo told Trump in a phone conversation Friday evening.
“I wish there would be less partisanship up there,” Calvo said. “This is a time of threats to the United States. It shouldn’t be Democrats and Republicans, it should be everybody uniting around our president.”
WASHINGTON (AP) - Can the threat of war crimes charges or promise of safe haven finally persuade Syrian President Bashar Assad to leave power?
Those long-shot proposals are among several at the center of the Trump administration's strategy to resolve Syria's six-year civil war.
President Donald Trump's plans for Syria are still evolving. But they have become clearer in the days since Trump ordered airstrikes punishing Assad for a chemical attack.
The plan breaks down into three basic phases: defeating the Islamic State group, restoring stability region-by-region and securing a political transition in which Assad ultimately leaves power.
One of the most unpredictable variables is Russia. The country's vast differences with the U.S. over Syria were illustrated last week when Trump declared relations "may be at an all-time low."
Funding has been awarded to a Killarney secondary school for two new classrooms.
Minister for Education and Skills Richard Bruton announced details of funding to construct a Science Lab and Art Room in Saint Brigid’s Secondary School in Killarney.
Welcoming the announcement Minister Brendan Griffin said that it was positive news for the progressive school.
Kerry Senator Paul Coghlan also welcomed the announcement.
The U.N. Security Council is urging key players in Guinea-Bissau to implement a road map to resolve the political crisis in the country that political leaders agreed to on Sept. 10.
Council members stressed "the urgent need to ensure an inclusive dialogue among key national actors to ensure effective functioning of the government."
The council statement followed a briefing Tuesday by U.N. envoy Modibo Ibrahim Toure, who said that "despite the political crisis, Guinea-Bissau's economic performance has been remarkable."
He said the economy is estimated to have expanded by 5 percent in 2016, reflecting a bumper cashew harvest, the country's main export.
Guinea-Bissau has had so many coups and countercoups that no elected leader has been able to complete his term since the country won independence from Portugal in 1974.
So, if your driving through town and see “THE COVERUPS” on a small venue marquee. GO THERE!
That’s because GREEN DAY has been getting their small room fix playing seedy 100 person shows in San Fransisco (Thee Parkside Bar) and Albany, NY (The Ivy Room). And I’m sure there will be more as these have only been happening since January. The band only plays cover songs, with tracks from Rolling Stones, David Bowie, and The Ramones. In one performance, Bassist Mike Dirnt says they WILL take requests, but only if it’s song the band has already played. The one band they won’t be covering would be GREEN DAY as “The Coverups” have never heard of them…
Well played!
Kenyans including Jubilee supporters have boycotted Jamuhuri day celebrations, the stadium is just 20% full an exact proportion of those supporting Uhuru second term.
Having commercialised public holidays with millions allocated for mobilizations the Jubilee regime seem to have hit a dead end, somethings you just cant buy even from fellow tribesmen to Uhuru. Kenyans are tired of Uhuru and his Jubilee brigade.
THANK FRANCO What It'd Sound Like If Tommy Wiseau Starred In Your Favorite Video Games
James Franco has provided us with a gift: now we know what "Fallout" would be like if Tommy Wiseau got the narrator role instead of Ron Perlman.
HAMPTON ROADS, Va. – The Hampton Roads Naval Museum held its 2018 LEGO Shipbuilding event on Saturday.
The event was from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Peter G. Deckle Jr. Half Moone Center, and allowed families to enjoy a fun-filled day.
The LEGO Shipbuilding event also featured a shipbuilding contest for participants as well.
Officials say that there was double the space this year for the event, and that there is was a “sensory (quite space) room” for alternative-needs children.
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The world's fastest knitter is to lead workshops at the Inverness Loch Ness International Festival.
Shetland-born Hazel Tindall earned her title by knitting 255 stitches in three minutes in 2004.
Four years later, she successfully defended her title when she knitted 262 stitches in the same time.
Mrs Tindall, who specialises in Fair Isle knitting, will lead four workshops at the festival, which is taking place from 13-15 October in Inverness.
The festival, which was first held last year, will be held at Inverness Ice Centre and other venues in Inverness city centre.
A new Board of Directors and Executive Officers of African Canadian Social Development Council was recently elected in Toronto, Canada. They are:
President: Kabu Asante (2nd from right of first row)
Vice President for Finance:
David Sinnah (4th from right of second row)
Vice President for Outreach:
Andrew Matemba: (5th from right of second row)
Secretary: Ranti Adenajo (3rd from right of first row)
Treasurer: Tim Ogonnaike (7th from right of second row)
The African Canadian Social Development Council is the umbrella organization of agencies and organizations serving the African community in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).
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Sierra Leone Union of Ontario.
Baku. 13 September. REPORT.AZ/ Former fashion model, 28-year old Hope Hicks was named White House Communications Director.
Report informs citing the BBC, twenty-eight-year-old interim White House Communications Director Hope Hicks will serve in the role on a permanent basis.
According to information, the longtime Trump aide is the fourth person to fill the position, replacing Anthony Scaramucci, who was fired in July after just 10 days on the job.
Ms Hicks has served as President Donald Trump's strategic communications director and campaign press secretary.
The ex-Trump Organization employee is one of his most trusted aides.
According to information, H. Hicks has earlier worked as a fashion model.
Hope Hicks started her career in public relations, where Ivanka Trump's fashion company was one of her clients.
Out of three roadway design concepts regarding the Columbia Avenue widening project, Franklin aldermen seem to be divided among two - expanding the roadway to five lanes versus constructing six roundabouts along the corridor. Widening the busy corridor, from Downs Boulevard to Mack Hatcher Parkway, to five-lanes is deemed by engineering staff as the most unsafe option.
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Longtime Philadelphia Democratic party leader won't seek re-election to U.S. House after allies indicted in payoff plot.
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – 22News received several complaints from viewers about unplowed sidewalks in the City of Springfield, creating a safety hazard for pedestrians.
Tuesday night, we went to the Plainfield Bridge and saw that the sidewalks were not shoveled. Several people, including children, had to walk in the road to avoid the deep snow.
We also went to the North End Bridge and saw that only one side of the sidewalk had been cleared. One pedestrian told 22News this has been an issue for several days now.
“It’s aggravating how they don’t clean the sidewalk and you have to cross the street, making sure a car doesn’t hit you. It’s been like this for three or four days already,” said Samuel of Springfield.
22News will continue to cover this story and follow-up with Springfield Department of Public Works to find out why these sidewalks still haven’t been plowed.
The world’s longest commercial flight will be launched in October, Singapore Airlines has announced.
Passengers will fly non-stop between New York and Singapore, covering a distance of around 9,500 miles.
New Airbus A35-900ULR (ultra long range) aircraft will be used for the flights lasting up to 18 hours and 45 minutes.
They will be configured with 94 premium economy seats and 67 business class seats.
The existing longest passenger flight is operated by Qatar Airways between Doha and Auckland, at 9,025 miles.
Singapore Airlines served the Singapore-New York route until 2013, when it suspended flights due to high fuel costs.
The A35-900ULR offers better fuel efficiency and is designed to offer a more comfortable travelling environment with higher ceilings, larger windows, a wider body and lighting which reduces jetlag.
The UK’s longest non-stop route is the 9,009-mile Qantas service between London and Perth, which launched in March.
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5 Bucket List Items To Cross Off In ClevelandFirst time visitors to Cleveland, Ohio are amazed at the huge amount of things to do while visiting. Everything here is world class including our Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, 30 miles of Emerald Necklace Cleveland Metroparks bike paths and roadway, great restaurants and sports bars. Cleveland really does have it all and at highly affordable prices (compared to other major cities). Check out a few of the top bucket list items that every Clevelander needs to check off.
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Hilary Duff is starting the New Year off on the right foot.
The 29-year-old actress spent New Year's day on the beach in Hawaii with her 4-year-old son Luca.
The Younger star flaunted her beach body in a skimpy maroon bikini and wrap skirt.
Duff, who recently split from her boyfriend of two months, Jason Walsh, shared a positive message about the upcoming year on her Instagram.
“Happy #nye #2017,” she captioned a photo of, “Everything is going to be awesome!” written in the sand.
Since 2007, Rich Arentzen and Tove Ohlander have been running a hand blown glass shop in the heart of the South End Arts District of Burlington, Vt.
Take a look at the glass blowers at work, and hear what drew Arentzen to the craft:
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NORTH LIMA, Ohio (WKBN) – South Range leads Sharon, 21-0, sparked by two Peyton Remish TD runs.
Remish’s 9-yard TD run gave the Raiders a 7-0 lead. He added another TD in the first quarter to make it 13-0.
South Range quarterback Aniello Buzzacco scored on a 4-yard TD run in the second quarter.
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MILAN, April 3 Italy's Veneto Banca posted on Monday a 1.5 billion euro ($1.6 billion) loss for 2016 and said it had lost deposits in March hit by uncertainty over a state bailout it has requested together with fellow regional bank Popolare di Vicenza.
To prop up its liquidity, Veneto Banca said it would ask the state to guarantee a new bond issue for up to 1.4 billion euros, after tapping the liquidity support scheme for 3.5 billion euros in February.
Veneto Banca said it had written down doubtful loans for 1.3 billion euros last year following a recently concluded on-site audit by European Central Bank supervisors which forced it to class more loans as bad and raise coverage levels.
It warned it could book more loan loss provisions this year as it applied the ECB's guidelines on problematic loans.
($1 = 0.9379 euros) (Reporting by Valentina Za)
April 5 Costco Wholesale Corp:
* Costco wholesale corporation reports march sales results
* March sales rose 9 percent to $11.64 billion
* March U.S. Comparable sales up 7 pct
* March total company comparable sales 6 percent
* Excluding impacts from changes in gasoline prices and foreign exchange comparable sales for U.S. in March was 6 percent
* Costco Wholesale Corp -excluding impacts from changes in gasoline prices and foreign exchange comparable sales in March for total company was 5 pct Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
On Wednesday, July 19th, the Miles For Smiles Organization will host its 14th annual wine tasting fundraiser from 6 to 9 PM on the waterfront at AcQua Restaurant & Banquets, 2192 Niagara Street, Buffalo, 14207. This event benefits patients with cleft lip, cleft palate, and other craniofacial concerns cared for by the Craniofacial Center of WNY at the Women & Children's Hospital of Buffalo, Kaleida Health.
The evening includes an array of wines, hors d'oeuvres, carving stations, coffee & dessert bar, plus contests, huge basket raffle & silent auction. Music provided by Busted Stuff.
Tickets are $45 each. For more information or ticket purchase, please contact Jan Rockwood at (716) 323-6060 or jrockwood@kaleidahealth.org. Like us on Facebook or visit us on the web at www.wchob.org/milesforsmiles.
A Morgantown landlord convicted of sexual abuse has been denied his request for parole.
Gary Walden appeared in Monongalia County Circuit Court Monday to request parole, which he became eligible for in July.
In July 2015, Walden was sentenced to two to 10 years in prison on sexual abuse charges.
Walden had been serving his sentence at the Huttonsville Correctional Center until he was granted home confinement in February because of health concerns.
The court denied Walden's request Monday, which would parole him into serving his second sentence of one to 15 years.
Walden will be eligible again for parole in six months.
This property is for sale. This beautiful home contains 7 rooms including 4 bedrooms and has a livable surface of 203 m². It has been renovated. This home offers a view on a courtyard. The property is bright. This residence has moulded ceilings, hardwood floors and a fireplace. This home contains 1 kitchen, which is separate and complete a bathtub and a washroom. It has 2 living rooms, a cellar, a finished basement and a wine cellar. There is a garage big enough for 2 cars.
A similar accident occurred in May.
An elephant in Namibia trampled and killed a man who was part of a hunting group this past weekend, the Associated Press reported, citing the Namibia Press Agency.
Congratulations to Vivian Zheng for wining the 2018 Charles Coop Scholarship. She completed four years of science courses and received the highest grades in those courses to earn this $5,000 award. This scholarship was created in memory of Charles Coop, who was a veteran of the Vietnam War.
EDMONTON — The Canadian military has deployed 60 members of an Edmonton-based helicopter squadron to Iraq as part of Operation Impact, a mission to fight Islamic State militants in the country's north.
The Department of National Defence says the Royal Canadian Air Force's 408 Tactical Helicopter Squadron will take over from their counterparts from Valcartier, Que., who have been providing tactical support since October 2016.
The 408 squadron operates out of 3rd Canadian Division Support Base in Edmonton.
They will fly and maintain up to four CH-146 Griffon helicopters at Camp Erable near Erbil, Iraq.
Maj.-Gen. Christian Drouin, commander of 1 Canadian Air Division, says the squadron will provide support to both Canadian and coalition partners.
There are currently 830 Canadian military personnel based in both Iraq and Kuwait as part of Operation Impact.
We all know mobile gaming is big business, but it’s quite mesmerizing to watch how much each of the most popular mobile games makes every second.
Music Magpie has put together an interactive chart of how much games are making each second – using data from Think Gaming - and the most successful app is unsurprisingly Pokémon Go.
Pokémon Go makes an incredible £506 ($617, AU$823) in five minutes while Clash of Clans makes £458 ($558, AU$745) and Candy Crush Saga £413 ($503, AU$672).
Other big titles on the list include Game of War – Fire Age, Mobile Strike, Clash Royale and Candy Crush Soda Saga.
That’s a lot of money every minute. Real Madrid footballer Cristiano Ronaldo makes around £181 ($220, AU$294) in five minutes, which is less than Clash Royale makes in the same amount of time.
What's worth noting is this is only earnings from each of these games; it may be Pokémon Go isn't the most profitable option in the list when you take into account outgoing expenses.
WASHINGTON — The Washington Nationals say that assistant hitting coach Jacque Jones has been suspended with pay pending an internal investigation.
The team says the suspension is connected to a legal matter.
The club announced Jones’ suspension less than a half-hour before the scheduled first pitch of Game 1 of Washington’s NL Division Series against the defending World Series champion Chicago Cubs on Friday night.
The 42-year-old Jones retired as a player in 2008 after 10 years with four teams.
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CAIRO, April 10 Egypt will hold several treasury bill sales this week to compensate for auctions originally scheduled to be held during next week's Easter holiday, when banks will be closed, a statement from the Ministry of Finance said.
Egypt is now scheduled to sell 182-day and 364-day bills on Wednesday and 91-day and 273-day bills on Thursday; it will also sell 3-year and 7-year bonds on Thursday, the statement said. (Reporting by Eric Knecht; Editing by Louise Ireland)
FAIRFIELD (KRON) — Travis Air Force Base is under lockdown Wednesday due to a “security incident.”
A tweet sent out by Travis AFB Official is advising people on the base to shelter in place and lock all door and windows.
The public is being asked to stay away from the base.
“This is a real world incident,” Staff Sgt. Nicole Leidholm said.
They were doing a drill when the incident took place. She could not provide any other details.
Statement from Travis AFB Facebook:
“Travis Air Force Base is currently responding to a security incident. More details will be released as they become available. The public is being asked to stay away from the base to ensure emergency responders can respond accordingly.”
Further details on the incident are unknown at this time.
Advance tickets are on sale through Wednesday for the 2017 Lyme-Old Lyme Garden Tour, taking place Friday, June 16, and Saturday, June 17. Just in time to welcome summer, the 14th Lyme-Old Lyme Garden Tour returns to Old Lyme Village, giving visitors a chance to wander through a half dozen gardens amid some of Old Lyme's most beautiful and historic homes.
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A Gulfport church is calling on divine intervention to stop the violence not only across the country but right here on the coast.
Desirae Duncan has the story of how Greater Christian Worship Center is hoping to soon have every one involved in this prayer band.
Local woman filled with gratitude for generosity of volunteers
I would like to thank everyone associated with Meals on Wheels for their nice Christmas gifts.
Also, thank you to the ladies who made the beautiful blankets and the secret Santas.
The Friends to All group who came to see us with gifts, thank you.
And a special thank you to everyone who helped and donated.
My best wishes and love to all of you,
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A man was shot in the neck in Jackson Monday morning.
Jackson police say the shooting happened around 8:00 a.m. on W. Capitol Street near Prentiss St.
Officers responded to a call of shots fired and found a 32-year-old male suffering from a gunshot wound to the neck. He was responsive but didn't have much information on how or why he was shot.
The victim is in stable condition.
Police say there is no suspect information right now.
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As Gary Sanchez steadied himself at the plate in the fifth inning Wednesday, it was not a tailing sinker that arrived from Houston Astros left-hander Dallas Keuchel. It was an invitation.
A gaping hole on right side of the infield beckoned. So with his hitless streak sitting at 19 at-bats and his continual pulling of the ball yielding only frustration, Sanchez did not unleash another violent swing.
Instead, he extended his arms as if he were a water skier hanging onto a rope.
Sanchez made just enough contact with the two-strike pitch to ground it slowly through the hole created by a shift and into right field for a two-run single that propelled the Yankees to a 5-3 victory.
It was the final regular-season meeting between the teams that played a riveting American League Championship Series last year, and it would surprise few if they met again this October.
Thank you @people for the awesome article. Kate and I already felt like the most blessed people in the world, with our three beautiful daughters. But, we feel even more blessed to have a healthy baby BOY now to add to our family. God has given us another wonderful gift, in him, june 11th. His name is Thomas South Moore, named after my late grandfather. We will call him South. His sisters are already obsessed with him, as we are all of them. Thanks for all the well wishes and congratulations. Very much appreciated. Link in bio for the full article on our new addition.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Harvey Weinstein won’t testify before the New York grand jury that’s weighing whether to indict him on rape and other sex charges.
A statement issued through a spokesman Wednesday says Weinstein’s lawyers decided there wasn’t enough time to prepare him to testify. They say he learned the specific charges and the accusers’ identities only after turning himself in Friday, with a deadline set for Wednesday afternoon to testify or not.
They say his request for more time was denied.
Prosecutors haven’t immediately commented.
Weinstein faces rape and criminal sex act charges involving two women in New York. Dozens more women have accused him of sexual misconduct ranging from harassment to assault in various locales.
The 66-year-old former movie mogul has consistently denied all allegations of nonconsensual sex.
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Mrs Rhoda Darmata Bukari, the Principal of the Bawku Presbyterian Nursing Training College in the Upper East Region has called on nurses to exhibit discipline and love in their work. Mrs Bukari said the nursing profession was a noble one aimed at providing quality health services to the people and noted that professionals needed to be disciplined and humane in delivering services.
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MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. - A man was shot early Saturday outside a restaurant in northwest Miami-Dade County, officials said.
Lt. Felipe Lay, a spokesman for the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department, said the man was shot just after 7 a.m. outside the El Deseo Restaurant in the 1500 block of 119th Street.
Lay said the man was airlifted to Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami. His condition was not disclosed.
A security guard for El Deseo Restaurant, which doubles as a nightclub, said the victim left the restaurant as it was closing and was shot on the sidewalk.
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This weekend, thousands of families can come together to save money and also make some money.
The “Just Between Friends Children’s Consignment Event” run this week at the Lanco Fieldhouse, 1901 Miller Road, East Petersburg.
Thursday, April 20th 9 a.m,: 8 p.m. -$3 admission (free tickets on website)
Friday, April 21st 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.- admission is free.
Saturday, April 22nd 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.- admission is free.
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In her latest ‘Little Burch’ blog post, Ulster Tatler’s Kellie Burch took advantage of the sun shining to visit the Belfast Book Festival Family Fun Day at Lower Crescent Park at the weekend.
It’s not every weekend that we get a sunny Saturday and so it was my mission to get out and about today to make the most of it. Thankfully the Belfast Book Festival is in town and today saw it host a family fun day in Lower Crescent Park.
I tagged along with my sister Gail, bro-in-law Alan and neice Rachel to see what all was on offer. After entering through an arch welcoming us to The Emerald City, it was clear from the start it was going to be pretty magical. In addition to Dorothy and Co bringing a taste of Oz to south Belfast, there was also storytelling sessions with local authors, facepainting, craft stalls and food stands to enjoy…
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The structure needs to be moved to make way for an apartment development
A portable classroom that has been used at Dahlia Court’s youth education program has been made available for donation by Peoples’ Self-Help Housing.
In anticipation of the construction of a 33-unit addition of affordable apartments at Dahlia Court, the portable classroom needs to be removed.
The youth education program will continue in the complex’s Community Room.
The classroom measures 30 by 32 feet. The height is 11 feet 3 inches with a one-foot skirt at the bottom.
The classroom is equipped with lighting, sink, handicapped ramp and storage cabinets. It splits in half for moving. All moving costs are assumed by the recipient.
For more information, call Peoples’ Self-Help Housing portfolio manager Carlos Jimenez at 805.448.8542 or 805.962.5152 x233.
— Rochelle Rose is the fund development director and youth education manager for Peoples’ Self-Help Housing.
Amid uncertainties caused by the government’s second wave of tax reform package, Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña is still determined to promote and develop the BPO industry.
In a presscon on Thursday, he said he is determined to push through with the “Call Center City” project at the South Road Properties (SRP) this year.
The Call Center City will be a one-stop-shop for outsourcing with amenities to be offered to agents working there.
It will house various amenities like a dormitory, offices for call center, facilities for education, gym, restaurants, among others.
Osmeña said some multi-billion companies that have expressed interest to invest in a call center at the SRP in 2017 are set to establish a framework for the project’s kick-off this year.
The BPO industry, he said, is more important than taxes as it provides work to people.
The IT and business process management sector in Cebu is anticipating a slowdown in the wake of Train 2.
Dancing Monks of Assam rehearse for Drexel performance
The Dancing Monks of Assam rehearse at the Headlong dance studio in South Philadelphia on Friday, April 20, 2018. The group will perform the Sattriya form of Indian classical dance at Drexel University on April 28.
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Australia batsman Adam Voges has announced his retirement from international cricket.
The 37 year old bows out with the second highest Test average of all time behind Australian great Sir Donald Bradman.
He will continue to play for Middlesex, having last month signed for a fourth stint as an overseas player there.
He said he will lead the Prime Minister’s XI against Sri Lanka in Canberra on Wednesday.
“I’m certainly looking forward to getting out there and playing this game,” Voges said. “I’ve had an amazing couple of years with Australia, with the Test team, and I’ve loved every minute of it.”
Voges retires with an international batting average of 61.87 from 31 innings. Bradman’s career average of 99.94 from 52 Tests is the best of all time. (BBC Sport)
It’s pretty obvious that Santa would be lost with no Mrs. Claus by his side! Check out Sputnik’s photo gallery featuring women in red-and-white suits spreading the festive spirit of Christmas.
With Christmas and the New Year just around the corner, the number of holiday-themed events, such as the Santa Sunday skiing bash, New York's SantaCon and annual Fun Run held across the globe, is growing at an exponential rate. Let's take a look at Santa's perfect counterparts from different parts of the world.
Thane: A 54-year old man from Kalyan town here was killed after a quarrel over Re 1, police said today.The incident took place late last night when the victim, Manohar Gamne (54), went to buy eggs at a neighbourhood shop in Rambaugh, said Thane police PRO Sukhada Narkar.Gamne allegedly paid Re 1 less to the shopkeeper which led to an argument between the two. The shopkeeper abused the victim, Narkar said.The victim and his son later went to the shopkeeper to ask him why he hurled abuses. This led to another round of verbal exchanges during which the shopkeeper's son repeatedly kicked and punched Gamne, leading to his instant death, the official said.The accused, Sudhkar Prabhu (45), has been arrested and charged with murder, Narkar said.
PanARMENIAN.Net - The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) gained control over the town of Kaheel in Daraa province, on Tuesday, after heavy clashes with militant groups located in the area, Al-Masdar News reports.
The SAA is continuing its advance in the strategic area that borders Jordan and the Golan Heights.
Images show SAA soldiers carrying out artillery strikes while military vehicles move into position around Kaheel.
The snow and rain will come to an end early this evening, but temperatures will drop with a gusty northwest wind. Watch for slick spots this evening if you have any travel to do, especially across northeast Iowa.
The wind remains gusty overnight, northwest 15-25 mph. After midnight, the wind should begin to calm down just a bit. Lows drop into the teens. Cloud will clear out after midnight, leading into a mostly sunny and cooler Tuesday with highs in the 20s and a NW wind 5-15 mph.
Tuesday night we will see an increase in clouds ahead of our next system, which will be a clipper. Right now, the track puts most of the snow and wintry mix northeast of the KWWL viewing area, but northeast Iowa once again has the best chance at light snow.
Temperatures the remainder of the week will warm back up into the 30s, with low 40s on Saturday. Sunday will be a bit cooler, with a slight chance for snow.
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West Point’s Crab carnival opening night was highlighted by the 35th annual firefighter’s parade Friday evening.
People gathered along the sidewalks as sirens and red lights could be seen and heard as the truck’s approached.
Firefighter’s from West Point, New Kent, King William, King & Queen and even as far as Surry were on display.
West Point firefighter program manager Spencer Cheatham praised this year’s Grand Marshal Tommy Redd.
“He’s a great asset to the town,” Cheatham said.
After the firefighter’s parade, a ceremony and awards followed with prizes and refreshments.
Some firefighters were in West Point early to polish their trucks for the parade.
“It’s the comradery of the whole fire service, we enjoy going to other’s departments and seeing each other and putting that effort in,” firefighter Carolyn Cheatham said.
Fireworks concluded the first night of Crab Carnival.
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Like actors rehearsing a script, Missouri lawmakers on Tuesday publicly read aloud the previously secret criminal case transcripts of a woman who accused Gov. Eric Greitens of sexual misconduct and asserted that his attorney suggested she should deny it.
Do labels impact on your buying decisions? The Federal Department of Industry is debating a change to packaging laws which would mean that the weight of a product would only need to be displayed on the back of a pack.
Consumer advocates are opposed to this move but they also want improved labelling around added sugar, palm oil in products as well as a better healthy star ratings system.
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — A Pennsylvania man who repeatedly stabbed a woman in an Atlantic City casino parking garage last year has pleaded guilty to attempted murder.
David Legette entered his plea Tuesday as part of a deal with Atlantic County prosecutors. The 54-year-old Bristol Township man faces a 16-year state prison term when he’s sentenced July 20.
Authorities say the victim had an active restraining order against Legette when the attack occurred July 2. Prosecutors say Legette stabbed her 19 times, then locked the car doors so she couldn’t escape.
As Legette drove in nearby Ventnor, the woman reached out of the window and opened the door from the outside. She then rolled herself out of the car and landed in the middle of the road as Legette drove off. She survived the ordeal.
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FILE - In this Oct. 18, 2017, file photo Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., the ranking member, and Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, talk before the start of a hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington. The polarizing politics of abortion have burst into the congressional budget debate, overwhelming bipartisan efforts to help millions of consumers who buy their own health insurance policies get relief from soaring premiums. Lawmakers of both parties have been negotiating over a health insurance stabilization bill for months, and some experts estimate such legislation could reduce premiums by 20 percent to 40 percent, after two years of relentless increases. One of the leading Democratic negotiators, Murray, on March 19, 2018, called the Republican offer “partisan,” adding that it came as a surprise. J. Scott Applewhite, File AP Photo
MORE staff could be taken on by Sonning Common Parish Council due to an increased workload.
The administrative work from three committees, several working parties and the neighbourhood plan is currently shared between parish clerk Philip Collings and deputy parish clerk Ros Varnes.
However, the council has taken on the management of the village youth club and the village hall this year and has bought some woodland, which needs looking after.
Carole Lewis, who chairs the council, said: “We can’t continue with the office as it is. We can’t support all these issues with the staffing we have now. We need a higher staffing level.”
Councillor Barrie Greenwood added: “We have gone from a fairly informal operation to having a lot more responsibilities.
“We are doing more as public services are being cut.”
Hamilton police are investigating a possible shooting in upper Stoney Creek on April 23.
Const. Lorraine Edwards says police were called to investigate a potential shooting at a townhouse complex at 23 Echovalley Dr. at about 9:30 p.m., after neighbours reported hearing gunshots from a unit within the area earlier that day around 8 a.m.
Officers spoke with other people in the neighbourhood and learned that a man was seen going into one of the units and two men dressed in construction-type clothing, wearing yellow hats with white breathing masks, were seen running northbound away from the survey, she said.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Det. Const. Greg Mills at 905-546-2957 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Sgt. Christian Eskridge, a combat engineer with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, climbs down a ladder after fixing a curtain in a cathedral at a soup kitchen in Catania, Italy, Dec. 29, 2016. Marines and sailors volunteered their time to help clean up the area and serve food during the holiday season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexander Mitchell/released)
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FLORIDA -- You're by the pool, hanging out with the kids, when you see a woman doing some personal hygiene.
Whoa, whoa, whoa. OK, everybody out!
More than 55,000 Reddit users upvoted a video, said to have been taken in Florida, of a woman perched at the side of a hotel pool and shaving her leg. At one point, she's seen dipping the razer into the water to rinse off the shavings.
There are pages upon pages of rules in regards to pool safety in Florida, but none addressing the societal crime in question.
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FOWLERVILLE, Mich. (AP) - A Michigan police officer has been charged after his personal gun accidentally fired into the floor of a high school gymnasium as he watched a wrestling tournament in which his son was a competitor.
WHMI-FM reports that 40-year-old Mark Boudreau is charged with misdemeanor careless discharge of a firearm.
The shot was fired May 5 at Fowlerville High School, about 65 miles (105 kilometers) northwest of Detroit.
Boudreau, of the Flint Police Department, will be arraigned June 7.
Defense attorney Frank Manley on Wednesday called the shooting "unfortunate," and Boudreau "an outstanding veteran command officer."
The Flint Journal reports that Flint police said in a statement the department "cannot comment on any potential criminal allegations until" it receives "all of the facts at the conclusion of the proceedings."
HAMPTON, Va. (AP)  Lawyers for the family of a Virginia man who was killed by police are trying to take his wrongful death suit to the U.S. Supreme Court.
The Daily Press reported Tuesday that attorneys for William A. "Bootsie" Cooper have filed one last appeal. They want to argue that a trial judge was wrong to bar evidence and dismiss the $10 million suit in 2016.
The 69-year-old Cooper was killed in a police raid of his Hampton home in 2011. They were looking for evidence that Cooper was selling prescription painkillers.
Lawyers representing Cooper's estate assert that the police conducted a "reckless" investigation. But officers later testified that they knocked loudly on Cooper's door and loudly identified themselves. They said Cooper ignored their orders to drop his gun.
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Historic preservation was a topic at the most recent meeting of Point Pleasant City Council, though it was met with mixed reactions. Rachel Proffitt, of the historic landmark commission, addressed council about the importance of maintaining the city's historic district and how she felt that district helps promote tourism and business development.
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MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) - Wide receiver Marcus Simms has been suspended for West Virginia’s season opener following his arrest on suspicion of drunken driving.
West Virginia coach Dana Holgorsen announced the suspension Monday night. Holgorsen says in a statement that Simms also must fulfill certain requirements before reinstatement. The statement did not specify the conditions.
Holgorsen says Simms will be allowed to participate in team activities during the suspension.
The Dominion Post reports that according to a criminal complaint, Simms was arrested Sunday and charged with DUI and driving on a suspended or revoked license for DUI.
Simms played in nine games as a freshman last season and caught six passes for 95 yards and a touchdown.
West Virginia opens the season Sept. 3 against Virginia Tech in Landover, Maryland.
A far-right sympathiser has been arrested over a drive-by shooting apparently targeting black migrants in the central Italian city of Macerata.
Luca Traini, 28, was held after the attacks that left at least six wounded and one person fighting for life.
He stood in a local election last year under the banner of the anti-migrant Northern League party, but failed to win election.
Local media quoted friends as saying he was also linked with Italian extremist parties like the neo-fascist Forza Nuova and Casa Pound.
It is thought the attacks may have been in retaliation for a recent murder of a white woman in the city. The chief suspect in that case is a Nigerian immigrant.
Italian Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni has spoken out to say "hatred and violence will not succeed in dividing us" amid a wave of revulsion at the seemingly racially-motivated attacks.
× St. Charles Township man charged with fatally stabbing father
ST. CHARLES TOWNSHIP, Ill. – A 22-year-old man was charged in the stabbing of his father on Sunday, according to police.
Kane County police said John Shenko faces two counts of first degree murder in connection to the death of his 60-year-old father, Kevin Shenko.
Police said they responded to a report of a man screaming for help around 1:15 a.m. on Sunday at the 7N200 block of Longridge Road in St. Charles Township.
When they arrived, police said they found the 60-year-old lying on the ground outside the home. He had been stabbed and was pronounced dead on the scene.
Police said the two lived together at the home where the stabbing happened.
John Shenko is due in court August 15 at the Kane County Adult Justice Center.
Staff Sgt. Tyrone Johnson, a 386th Expeditionary Force Support Squadron services journeyman, greets a diner at the Deserts Winds Dining Facility at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia Dec. 15, 2016. Johnson is known for his cheerful and enthusiastic greetings as he welcomes diners to the Desert Winds each day. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Andrew Park)
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SAN DIEGO — San Diego police are investigating after two homes were hit by bullets in the Paradise Hills area.
Around 3:40 p.m., police received reports of a shooting in the 5900 block of Cumberland Street, according to Lt. Jerry Mcmanus.
Officers are interviewing some persons of interest, Mcmanus said.
No other information was immediately available.
Check back for updates on this developing story.
Nicasio fired a scoreless fifth inning in Sunday's 16-3 Cactus League loss to the Indians, recording two strikeouts.
Nicasio has been progressively ramping up his velocity this spring, and Sunday's outing provided a glimpse of how far he's come. The right-hander hit 95 mph on his final pitch, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports, setting down Yonder Alonso for his second strikeout. Nicasio also whiffed Lonnie Chisenhall within his sole frame, and his strong spring (seven strikeouts over 6.2 innings) lends credence to the notion that he could serve as an effective set-up option to closer Edwin Diaz. "Juan has done a really good job all spring and you're starting to see the velocity creep up into the range he pitched at last year," manager Scott Servais said. "He's a veteran guy. He knows how to get ready. No worries with him at all."
(KRON) Work on clearing away the sliding hillside on Highway 17 over the Santa Cruz Mountains has started again.
The hillside which recently gave way during the February storms was too unstable for crews to work on with heavy equipment.
Highway 17 has been down to one lane in each direction between Vine Hill and Sugarloaf.
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Drivers on the highway have dealt with gridlock over the popular commute route from Santa Cruz.
KRON4’s Rob Fladeboe tweeted these photos:
Commuters hail (honk) to return of the earth movers as work resumes to clear slide on N. Bound #Highway17 pic.twitter.com/fbD4x7YxSg — @Rob Fladeboe kron4 (@KRON4RFladeboe) February 14, 2017
Crews Again mobilizing to resume work on #Highway17 slide, weather permitting. Safety first. N. Bound lanes closed indefinitel. pic.twitter.com/L1CWyhbFsR — @Rob Fladeboe kron4 (@KRON4RFladeboe) February 14, 2017
NAPTIP Rescue 100 Of Human Trafficking Victims In Sokoto
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara zonal Command, said it has rescued no fewer than 100 victims of human trafficking in 2017. Making the disclosure, the Zonal Commander, Barrister Tahir Hamisu Hassan stressed those rescued were majorly females who are victims of child labour and child […]
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A prominent American think tank today announced a fellows exchange programme aimed at enabling India and the US to better harness technology to improve the lives of their citizens.
Funded by the Ford Foundation, the programme by New America will bring fellows from India to the United States, and fellows from the United States to India, in order to devise novel technology-based solutions to policy challenges.
“The aim of this program is to enable both countries to better harness technology to improve the lives of their citizens, and to improve and strengthen the bilateral relationship between India and the United States,” a media release said today.
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Bell is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Dodgers.
Bell will be stationed on the bench for the second time in the three-game series while the Dodgers bring a lefty (Rich Hill) for the third straight day. David Freese will once again cover first base in place of Bell, who is a career .250/.328/.417 hitter against southpaws.
The following was posted: "Unfortunately due to events outside our control we will be closing the restaurant at the end of the year." "We have made some great friends over the years and look forward to a new beginning in 2017.
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DETROIT — Kameron Chatman had 21 points with eight rebounds to lead all five Detroit Mercy starters in double-figure scoring in a 74-60 victory over IUPUI on Friday night.
Chatman, who had four assists and three steals, scored 12 points in the first half when Detroit took a 38-28 lead after shooting 52 per cent and leading by as many at 18.
The Titans led the entire game and made 8 of 19 3-point tries. Roschon Prince and Josh McFolley added 14 points with McFolley making four of the Titans' 11 steals. DeShawndre Black scored 13 points and Cole Long 12 with seven assists for the Titans (7-17, 3-8 Horizon).
Jaylen Minnett led the Jaguars (7-15, 4-7), who have lost four straight, with four 3-pointers for his 12 points. IUPUI didn't get closer than seven in the second half.
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WESTMINSTER, Colo. -- You just might notice something a little odd about the planter right in front of the Afghan Kabob restaurant in Westminster.
But, if you weren't paying attention, you'd walk right on by.
A goose sits outside the restaurant.
"I'm assuming since the eggs came out of that one, that's probably the female," said Haroon Rashidi, part owner of Afghan Kabob.
Haroon would know, the momma Canada goose has been hatching her babies right in front of the eastern delights eatery for 5 years in a row.
Mother goose, who is currently sitting on top of seven eggs, has become a semi-permanent part of the ambiance of Afghan Kabob.
So the next time you feel like having lunch and do a little bird watching at the same time. You know where to go.
And no, goose is not on the menu.
Santa Fe Hestia, a fund established at the Santa Fe Community Foundation, recently announced that it has granted over $1 million since its inception to local programs in support of underprivileged seventh and eighth graders in the community.
Tom Trowbridge discussed Hestia Santa Fe with Yvonne Sinninger on Tuesday’s Wake-Up Call:
Shares of oil exploration, equipment and services companies were trading higher on the bourses by up to 7% in otherwise subdued market as oil prices near 2015 high after North Sea pipeline shutdown.Aban Offshore, Dolphin Offshore Enterprises, Selan Exploration Technology, Hindustan Company and Jindal Drilling & Industries were up between 3% and 6% on BSE. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) and Oil India too trading higher in the range of 1% to 2%, as compared to 0.28% decline in the S&P BSE Sensex at 10:10 AM.oil prices were near 2015 highs on Tuesday after the unplanned closure of a major North Sea pipeline for repairs, knocking out significant supplies from a market that was already tightening due to OPEC-led production cuts, the Reuters report suggested. CLICK HERE TO READ FULL REPORT. Higher crude prices will result in higher realisation for these companies and result in increased profitability for them.
NEW YORK (AP) — Pfizer is reporting fourth-quarter net income of $12.27 billion, which is better than anticipated.
The New York company's per-share profit was $2.02, or 62 cents when adjusted for non-recurring gains and discontinued operations.
That's 6 cents better than analysts polled by Zacks Investment Research had projected.
The drugmaker posted revenue of $13.7 billion in the period, also surpassing Wall Street expectations of $13.61 billion.
Pfizer expects full-year earnings in the range of $2.90 to $3 per share, with revenue in the range of $53.5 billion to $55.5 billion.
Shares of Pfizer Inc. are up almost 2 percent in premarket trading Tuesday.
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Oklahoma City Thunder part-owner's fatal wreck ruled an accident OKLAHOMA CITY — The fiery car crash in which energy industry magnate Aubrey McClendon died was an accident, the Oklahoma medical examiner’s office ruled Wednesday, also noting that he had...
Energy tycoon was driving 89 mph without a seatbelt before slamming into wall Energy tycoon Aubrey McClendon raced his SUV as fast as 89 mph and made no real attempt to stop before
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PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY, Va. -- A driver was killed in an overnight crash on Route 460, according to a Prince George County Police spokesperson.
The driver died when a tractor trailer and a pick-up truck collided head-on along the 8700 block of County Drive (Route 460) near Disputanta.
Police have not yet said which truck driver, the tractor trailer driver or the pick-up truck driver, was killed.
The crash was reported at about 1:30 a.m. Monday.
Police closed Route 460 for clean-up and investigation for several overnight hours.
The road reopened just before 5 a.m.
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A state commission that will review a proposed route for the Keystone XL pipeline through Nebraska has set another public hearing to gather input. The Nebraska Public Service Commission says it will hold the hearing at the Divots Conference Center in Norfolk on June 28, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Doors will open at 9 a.m. Commissioners will accept comments on a first-come, first-served basis.
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April 24 (Reuters) - Brooks Automation Inc:
* BROOKS AUTOMATION ANNOUNCES THE ACQUISITION OF A CANADIAN BIOREPOSITORY
* BROOKS AUTOMATION INC - TOTAL CASH PURCHASE PRICE OF ACQUISITION WAS APPROXIMATELY US$5 MILLION
* BROOKS AUTOMATION INC - ACQUIRED BIOSPECIMAN CORPORATION, A CANADIAN PROVIDER OF STORAGE SERVICES FOR BIOLOGICAL SAMPLE MATERIALS Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Jamario is looking for a family to call his own.
Jamario said he believes he is special because of his love to help others.
He enjoys math in school, playing basketball and football. He would love to find a family with other siblings to play with while maintaining a healthy relationship with his biological brother.
If you or anyone you know is interested in adoption, please contact ForeverFamily.org.
April 25 (Reuters) - BAIC Motor Corp Ltd:
* ENTERS AGREEMENT TO PLACE 420 MILLION NEW H SHARES AT HK$7.89 PER H SHARE
* EXPECTS MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF NET PROCEEDS OF ABOUT HK$3,265.91 MILLION FROM PLACING OF SHARES Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Trinidad – A 33-year-old wheelchair-bound man is dead after being trapped in his Nelson Street, Port of Spain, apartment as it burnt around him.
According to police reports, between 2.30 a.m. and 2.50 a.m. yesterday, residents of Building # 55-57 Nelson Street, were celebrating the New Year and observing fireworks which were being set off.
The fireworks were said to be set off from the nearby Mango Rose community.
During this period, one of the fireworks came into contact with an unoccupied unit, and ignited it. By the time residents noticed the fire, it had quickly spread to the above apartment where Jameel Allamby lived.
An alarm was raised and personnel from the Belmont and Wrightson Road Fire Stations responded.
Lee’s Summit R-7 Families Invited To Use My School Bucks To Track Their Children’s School Meals August 12, 2017
Lee’s Summit R-7 School District families have the opportunity to track their children’s school lunch and breakfast purchases, check meal account balances, receive low-balance alerts and pay for meals through a web-based program known as My School Bucks. The convenient meal online payment and monitoring program is available on the R-7 Nutrition Services webpage (upper right portion of page) at http://leessummitschoolnutrition.com.
By using My School Bucks, families have a safe and secure option for managing their children’s school breakfast and lunch payments via their digital devices. Parents receive their own secure login and create a password. The option to track accounts, monitor student cafeteria purchases, check balances and receive low-balance e-mail alerts is free. A $1.95 transaction fee is charged for online payments.
LONDON, April 29 Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said that if the United Kingdom left the European Union with an abrupt change of rules for businesses then it could cause confusion for international firms.
The leader of the world's third largest economy said he hoped there would be a transition period to ease the United Kingdom's exit from the EU that is scheduled for March 2019.
"Japan supports a strong UK and a strong Europe," Abe told reporters at a briefing in London. Abe held talks with PM May at Chequers, the country house of the British prime minister.
"It is necessary that the firm solidarity of Europe as a whole is maintained while ensuring a smooth and successful Brexit," Abe said. (Reporting by Guy Faulconbridge; editing by William James and Alistair Smout)
WHEN the S$6.3 billion acquisition of Wing Hang Bank was first announced by OCBC in 2014, there was disquiet in certain quarters then that this was an expensive gamble.
The oft-cited criticism was that using Wing Hang - among the last of the small family-owned banks in Hong Kong - to
SANTA PAULA, Calif. (AP)  A small plane crash-landed near a Southern California airfield but its occupants were unscathed.
The single-engine American Champion 7GCBC ended up upside-down in a riverbed south of Santa Paula Airport on Friday.
Local Fire Department spokesman Andy VanSciver tells the Ventura County Star the two occupants were uninjured.
April 13 KBR Inc
* KBR executes global master contract with Chevron
* KBR Inc - Signed a multi-phase ten-year engineering and procurement services master contract with Chevron U.S.A. Inc
* KBR Inc - Contract with Chevron U.S.A. Inc. to provide engineering and procurement services for Chevron in multiple global locations Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Congo's opposition leaders signed a deal with the party of President Joseph Kabila on Saturday that will require him to step down after elections that must take place before the end of 2017. Mediators from the Congo's Catholic church had been heaping pressure on both sides for weeks to sign an agreement aimed at averting a slide into anarchy and possibly another civil war over Kabila's decision not to step down despite the expiration of his mandate more than a week ago.
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Atlanta, GA – Friday, October 6, 2017 – , The USCS Outlaw Thunder Tour winged sprint cars presented by K&N Filters winged sprint cars and the www.rockauto.com USCS 600 Sprint Car Series winged mini sprints plus all of the Talladega Short Track divisions on the October 7th racing card will be re-scheduled on October 28th. Any further details will be released with an announcement to come next week.
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May 3 KANCERA AB
* DECIDED TO CARRY OUT A SMALLER NEW ISSUE OF A MAXIMUM OF SEK 24 MILLION
* NEW ISSUE WITH PREFERENTIAL RIGHTS FOR SHAREHOLDERS TO SUBSCRIBE FOR ONE NEW SHARE FOR 10 OLD AT A PRICE 1.80 SEK Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
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April 5 Norway's Finance Ministry said on Wednesday:
* Insurance companies should be allowed to hold stakes bigger than 15 percent in other companies
* Says liberalising insurer rules would allow investment of pension funds in infrastructure such as in transportation and energy
* Says financial regulator (FSA) will be asked to draft a plan to change the rules currently preventing insurers from owning more than 15 percent of non-insurance companies
* Draft from FSA should be presented by June 1 and will be sent on a round of hearings to relevant institutions
* Says new capital requirements that have been introduced in recent years made the old restrictions less relevant Source text in Norwegian: bit.ly/2najk1U Further company coverage: (Reporting by Terje Solsvik, editing by Camilla Knudsen)
Belmar has banned tents on the beach. (Photo: Getty Images/iStockphoto)
I want to thank the Belmar Town Council for banning tents on the beach. I could see them closer to the boardwalk but at least we can see the water and not have to be crammed into what little spots that they leave behind. I would also like to commend Belmar on the idea of a life-preserver on the beach attached to a 4x4 to possibly help save someone in trouble in the water.
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That’s a great idea, but the planned location near the boardwalk should be closer to the water. There is no way that someone would be able to help a struggling swimmer if they have to run almost to the boardwalk. They should move them closer to the water where they hopefully can do some good.
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Osvaldas Gedrimas is a daredevil and like all of his peers, he’s utterly fearless. That much is evident from this video alone, shot in a public park in Klaipeda, Lithuania, where Osvaldas performed a number of impressive flips.Without the security of any safety equipment, Osvaldas made the most of his surroundings and performed acrobatically with ease. Credit: Osvaldas Gedrimas via Storyful
Hundreds of Arkansas Army National Guard soldiers from around the state left for a deployment in East Africa on Sunday, including about 100 from Southwest Arkansas. Around 700 soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 153rd Infantry Regiment of the 39th Infantry Brigade have been called up for deployment in support of operations in the Horn of Africa under U.S. Africa Command .
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Bachelorette Rachel Lindsay faces the men she rejected
Rachel Lindsay faces off with former suitor Lee and discusses her "opportunity to be a spokesperson for African Americans [and] women" during the show's "The Men Tell All" episode.
SANA'A — Yemen's Central Bank says the Saudi-led coalition is "strangling" the economy by preventing planes from flying in newly-minted cash, reflecting a struggling between the government and the United Arab Emirates, key members of the military alliance. voanews 5:49:00 PM CEST
A Pennsylvania family has been reunited with its dog nearly 10 years after she went missing.
Abby, a black lab lab mix, ran away from the Suierveld's Apollo, Pennsylvania home in 2008. The Suiervelds were devastated, and assumed Abby was gone forever.
But earlier this week, Abby turned up on the porch of George Speiring's house in Lower Burrell — located about 10 miles away from the Suierveld's house.
Speiring called police, who notified animal rescue workers. They quickly realized that Abby was microchipped, and hours later, she was on her way home for the first time in 10 years.
Abby is healthy and the Suiervelds think that another family may have been looking after her for the past decade. But according to Debra Suierveld, Abby still remembers that she and her daughter taught the dog.
“It feels like a part of my kids’ childhood is back, part of our family is back,” Suierveld told USA Today. “It’s pretty awesome.”
Art with Lego Bricks at the Louisville Zoo
See larger-than-life sculptures of endangered wildlife by artist Sean Kenney
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Post's 11 Hall of Fame voters would produce a historic class The Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2018 will be announced Wednesday night, and it could be one of the largest groups in the sport’s history. There are 11 voters...
Proof Omar Minaya had more hits than misses in first Mets stint Now that Omar Minaya has come back to Queens, here’s a look at some of the hits and misses from his tumultuous six-year tenure as Mets GM from 2004-2010: Hits...
Witnesses are being sought following a pedestrian was killed in a collision involving a lorry on the A2 yesterday (Friday, October 7).
The incident occurred at around 5.45pm on the London bound carriageway close to the junction for Cobham.
A 55-year-old man was reported to have been in a live lane when he was struck by a white lorry. He had been close to a parked petrol tanker which was on the hard shoulder.
Police and ambulance crews attended and the man died at the scene. His next of kin have been informed.
The road was closed while work was ongoing by emergency services. It reopened at around 10.30pm.
Kent Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit is investigating the circumstances and officers are asking for anyone who saw the man prior to the collision, who they have yet to speak to, to contact them.
If you can help please the witness appeal line on 01622 798538 quoting reference RY/SM/221/17 or email sciu.td@kent.pnn.police.uk
Accused Amirul Islam, a migrant labourer, has been found guilty by Sessions court Ernakulam in 30-year-old woman rape and murder case.
He was arrested 50 days after the gruesome incident for allegedly murdering a 30-year-old Dalit woman at Perumbavoor in Kerala.
The 23-year-old Islam, hailing from Assam's Nagaon district, was taken into custody from Kancheepuram in Tamil Nadu. He had left Perumbavoor soon after allegedly committing the murder on April 28.
The victim, a law student, hailed from a poor family. She was raped and brutally assaulted using sharp-edged weapons before being murdered at her house on April 28 in 2016.
The LDF government, after assuming power on May 25, had changed the investigation team and entrusted the probe to ADGP Sandhya in its first cabinet meeting itself. Over 100 police personnel had questioned over 1,500 people. Finger prints of over 5000 people were also examined and went through over 20 lakh telephonic conversations before reaching the culprit.
(With agency inputs)
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Re: Saints Trying to Trade Delvin Breaux If healthy, which sadly he hasn't been since his first year, he's better than Crawley and Harris. Not even close. With Lattimore currently out and with PJ's injury history, I just don't get it. If after the preseason they like what they have minus Breaux and the others are healthy, so be it. To trade or cut him now would be a mistake.
Police are looking for a woman who stabbed an 18-year-old man on a subway platform near Penn Station on Sunday.
Diamond Johnson, believed to be in her early 20s, stabbed the man once in the torso after the two got into an argument on the northbound 1 Train platform inside the 34th Street - Penn Station subway station on Seventh Avenue at about 6:25 p.m., cops said.
The two know each other, according to police, but it wasn’t clear what they were arguing about.
The man was taken to NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue and was in stable condition. Johnson fled the station in an unknown direction, cops said.
The NYPD released surveillance footage of Johnson early Monday morning.
A jury is deciding the fate of a Vermont mom accused of giving her disabled son vodka and killing him. The case went to the jury yesterday and jurors deliberated for a couple of hours before they were sent home for the night.
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Ex-Penguin Goalie, Capitals Find Redemption In Stanley Cup Final Rachel Martin talks to ESPN's Greg Wyshynski about the unlikely matchup for the Stanley Cup Final: Las Vegas Golden Knights and Washington Capitals, and goalie Marc-Andre Fleury.
South Africa v Australia: Proteas paceman Kagiso Rabada cleared to play after winning appeal against ban
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South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada is available to play in the remainder of the Test series with Australia, after a successful appeal against a two-match ban over an incident in the second Test in Port Elizabeth.
Rabada was originally found guilty of the level two charge of making inappropriate and deliberate physical contact with Steve Smith after he dismissed the Australian captain.
But after an appeal against the ruling, Rabada was found not guilty. He was found guilty of a lesser charge of conduct contrary to the spirit of the game, and was fined 25 per cent of his match fee.
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New Delhi [India], Aug 14 (ANI): Yuki Bhambri and Saketh Myneni have returned to the four-man team for India's World Group Play Off Davis Cup tie against Canada, scheduled from September 15 to September 17 at Edmonton.
In April, Bhambri (world No 157) and Myneni were dropped from the clash against Uzbekistan due to their respective injuries.
Veteran Leander Paes, who was surprisingly dropped from the Uzbekistan encounter by India's non-playing skipper Mahesh Bhupati, continued to remain sidelined for upcoming tie.
Besides, Ramkumar Ramanathan and doubles specialist Rohan Bopanna have made it to the final four.
Meanwhile, the All India Tennis Association (AITA) selection committee, which met in Thrissur, Kerala on Monday, has kept Prajnesh Gunneswaran and N Sriram Balaji as reserves in the squad.
It should be noted that Bopanna, ranked World No. 24, is India's highest ranked doubles player in the country and is, therefore, the automatic choice for the doubles rubber.(ANI)
March 31 Cheniere Energy Partners Lp
* Cheniere Energy Partners announces substantial completion of train 3 of Sabine Pass Liquefaction project in Cameron Parish, Louisiana achieved on March 28 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Taylor batted fifth and went 1-for-4 in Tuesday's 6-1 loss to the Phillies.
After regaining his leadoff spot with a sustained hot streak, Taylor has ceded that role to Joc Pederson and Max Muncy over the last two contests. His demotion in the order doesn't seem to be a punishment; instead, it could be an effort to get his bat in a position to drive in runs. The project hasn't worked out, as the 27-year-old has gone 1-for-8 with six strikeouts in those two games since the lineup shuffle.
March 29 Akamai Technologies Inc -
* Akamai agrees to acquire SOASTA
* All-cash transaction is expected to close early in q2.
* Expects soasta deal to be slightly dilutive to non-gaap net income per share for fy 2017 in range $0.06-$0.07, deal to become accretive in 2018 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Resting at the base of the Steamboat Ski area in the South Valley, just 10 minutes to town, is a luxurious ranch-style mountain home on a pastoral 40AC estate. The residence on Triple B Lane was designed to provide flowing single-level access between elegant social spaces and private suites across nearly 5000 SQFT. Towering beams throughout, soft lighting and central sound, dry stack stone fireplaces, dark hardwoods and wide-plank oak floors. Authentic natural materials crafted into modern contemporary designs perfectly balance each room, getting more private as you retire to the wings, culminating in a large vaulted upper-level entertaining space with private access. The oversized attached garage and private industrial office can house up to 3 vehicles. This private country/ranch home, designed for relaxation, stands apart as a luxurious contemporary country home, for new generations to enjoy, bringing the natural materials of the Yampa Valley into every room in the home.
Mandatory evacuations were canceled for parts of western North Carolina on Wednesday after rain from Alberto threatened a dam near Asheville.
Union Minister Pon Radhakrishnan. (Image: Twitter)
BJP President Amit Shah’s three-day visit to Tamil Nadu from August 22 would “change” the political scenario in the state, Union Minister Pon Radhakrishnan said today. During his visit to Chennai, Madurai and Coimbatore, Shah would hold discussions with party office bearers, he told reporters here. “There will be a political change after his visit. And not a change of government…” Radhakrishnan said without elaborating. On the demand for exemption of Tamil Nadu from NEET, he said it would not augur well for the future of students in the state.
The exemption would be disadvantageous to the future career of the students in the state, Radhakrishnan said. The state government should see that the students, especially from rural areas, be on par with students in other states and compete in entrance and eligibility tests at national level, he said.
Zanesville Fire Chief Doug Hobson says a big natural gas leak has happened near Zanesville High School Wednesday afternoon. He says a construction crew building a trail between the high school and Ohio University Zanesville accidentally ruptured the line and natural gas is spewing into the air. Hobson says residents in the area of ZHS should stay inside until the issue is resolved and that includes people who live on Ray Circle, Weller, Somers and Carmen Drive.
The County Board considered adopting definitions for its code on home occupations and home- or farm-based businesses but then tabled the issue until it could research further. Occupations are well defined and allowed without a permit, while home-based businesses require a conditional use permit but are not well defined. Land Services Director Michele McPherson said the Planning Commission was reviewing ordinances and recommended adding home-business definitions so county staff can apply consistent standards. Commissioner Phil Peterson suggested eliminating the requirement for home-based businesses to have a conditional use permit. McPherson said for some parcels that are big and rural, that would be OK; however, some home businesses on small lots can impact neighbors and may warrant some conditions on lighting, hours of operation or other details. She said without the conditional use permit requirement, the county would have no authority to impose any conditions.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Famous Dave's Of America Inc:
* Famous Dave's Of America, Inc. Reports results for second quarter fiscal 2017
* Q2 adjusted non-gaap earnings per share $0.16 from continuing operations
* Q2 revenue fell 8.8 percent to $25.3 million
* Q2 loss per share $0.18 from continuing operations
* Qtrly comparable sales decline of 2.2%
* Q2 loss per share $0.18 from continuing operations
* Famous Dave's Of America Inc qtrly‍ franchise-operated comparable restaurant sales improved to 3.2 percent from 4.3 percent in Q2 of fiscal 2016​
* Famous Dave's Of America Inc - ‍in Q2 of 2017, recorded $3.5 million of asset impairment, estimated lease termination and other closing costs Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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RCMP are continuing their search for a missing Enoch Cree Nation man who has been missing since 2003, and they’ve released an age-progression photo.
William Jay Sharphead, known also as ‘Billy’, went missing in September of 2003 and has not been heard from since. RCMP said that Sharphead was known to travel between the Edmonton area and Morley First Nation. His family continues to hope for Sharphead’s safe return.
Sharphead, 50, is described as an Indigenous man with brown eyes and brown hair, standing 5’7” with a slim build.
PARIS (AP) — About 36,000 households across France are still without power after Storm Ana hit the country.
Enedis, the body in charge of France’s electricity network, said in a statement Tuesday that more than 1,500 agents are being deployed to help restore power.
Strong winds and heavy rainfall wreaked havoc with transportation in various parts of the country Monday. Northern France was the region most affected by the snow and wintry weather, with 20,000 homes without electricity.
The national meteorological service, Meteo France, said the worst of the bad weather should be over soon, but still warned of a high risk of avalanches in the southern Alps.
Prince Albert II of Monaco (2nd r.) and Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos (r.) on their way to visit Monday, March 19, 2018, the Lost City, a pre-Columbian citadel of stone embedded in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Maria mountains, considered the highest peaks in Colombia. EFE-EPA/Cesar Carrion/Courtesy Presidency of Colombia
Prince Albert II of Monaco (l.) and Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos (r.) visit Monday, March 19, 2018, the Lost City, a pre-Columbian citadel of stone embedded in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Maria mountains, considered the highest peaks in Colombia. EFE-EPA/Cesar Carrion/Courtesy Presidency of Colombia
Prince Albert II of Monaco and Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos visited Monday the Lost City, a pre-Columbian citadel of stone embedded in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Maria mountains, considered the highest peaks in Colombia.
There the Monegasque and Colombian heads of state, wearing hats and light clothing, took photos and chatted with the Indian communities of the area.
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AUSTIN (KXAN) — Two young women from the Middle East are sharing their message of peace with students at Austin High School.
The young Palestinian and Israeli women are talking about their backgrounds and building last friendships. They say talking to teens here in the U.S. helps their mission back home.
“It also gives us a lot of hope and motivation because whenever we see students that are interested in the conflict and in what we are doing — that gives us hope — that they are interested and we should keep going,” said Demma Yusuf with Creativity Peace.
The group Creativity Peace will talk to students at St. Stephen’s Episcopal school on Thursday.
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A contractor died after becoming trapped underneath a piece of machinery that was being removed from the pressroom of a Pennsylvania newspaper. Matt Yurus reports.
Liverpool are expected to bring in a new goalkeeper in the summer as manager Jurgen Klopp has now supposedly lost faith in both Loris Karius and Simon Mignolet.
Both shot-stoppers have been entrusted with the number one spot this season but have failed to make the position their own.
Klopp is said to be interested in signing Roma’s Alisson - but the Brazilian’s supposed £80million price tag is rumoured to put him off.
So the German will reportedly turn his attention to Navas of Real Madrid.
The Ducks put together one of their most complete games in a while. They were aggressive on the forecheck, able to chip the puck deep and then lay bodies on the Devils. The Ducks also clogged up the neutral zone after they grabbed the early leads and were able to impede the fast-skating Devils from creating many odd-man rushes.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – DeMarco Murray won the AFC rushing title despite suffering a torn “plantar plate” against the Jaguars in late October.
Murray finished the season with an AFC best 1,287 yards despite rushing for only 21 in the season finale against Houston.
He was tight-lipped about the injury all season but revealed after the game exactly what it was and how painful it was to deal with.
“I won’t lie. It was definitely tough just for me to practice. I had to take medication just to practice; it was definitely not 100 percent. It was something I had to deal with, but you have to fight through injuries,” Murray explained.
Murray left the game against Jacksonville in the first half but returned to play in the second half and did not miss a game all season.
He said, “You have to fight through pain, put it somewhere else, and I just wanted to keep playing.”
A Salem man died yesterday in a 2-car accident just west of Crescent Lake on Highway 58. According to the Oregon State Police a vehicle heading west bound lost control on the slick pavement hitting an oncoming vehicle. The driver of the westbound car was dead at the scene of the accident. The driver of the eastbound vehicle and the 2 passengers were all taken to St. Charles in Bend for treatment of their injuries. No names have been released at this time.
High Court Could Rein In ESA's Reach In Frog Habitat Fight
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 6:19 PM EST) -- The U.S. Supreme Court recently agreed to hear a timber company's challenge to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's decision to designate a swath of private property as "critical habitat" for an endangered frog, a move some experts say could lead to the high court limiting the government's power to protect land under the Endangered Species Act.
Environmentalists argue that the FWS made a sound, science-based decision, even though the dusky gopher frog doesn't actually live on the roughly 1,500 acres of Louisiana at issue, nor...
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A federal judge has overturned a jury decision that found a former president of Bolivia and his defense minister responsible for government killings during 2003 unrest.
U.S. Senior District Judge James Cohn upheld a defense motion Wednesday that there was insufficient evidence to support an April verdict that included $10 million in damages in a lawsuit filed by Bolivians whose family members were among the dead.
The jury verdict had followed a nearly three-week trial of the civil suit in federal court in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Jurors found against former Bolivian President Gonzalo Sanchez de Lozada and his former defense minister, Jose Carlos Sanchez Berzain. Both live in the U.S.
The lawsuit was filed under the Torture Victim Protection Act, which authorizes suits in the U.S. for extrajudicial killings.
The YMCA unveiled plans this week for a new building in Beckley. It’s a new $30 million, two-story YMCA facility that will be on the hill at the YMCA Paul Cline Memorial Youth Sports Complex. Plans calls for two pools, a lazy river, basketball and tennis courts, space for exercise classes, weights, two sand volleyball courts outside and more. The YMCA said it has raised $26 million of the $30 million needed so far, and they’re relying on private donations for the rest. Groundbreaking is planned for this October and it will take about a year and a half to finish the project.
The average value for the Canadian dollar on Tuesday was 77.95 cents US, up 0.03 of a cent from Monday.
The U.S. dollar was at C$1.2828, down 0.05 of a cent.
Pound sterling was at C$1.7922 up 0.23 of a cent, and US$1.3971 up 0.23 of a cent.
The Euro was at C$1.5685, up 0.04 of a cent.
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - Shenzhen Stock Exchange
* Says Tianjin Zhonghuan Semiconductor Co Ltd TO HALT SHARE TRADE FROM FEB 2 PENDING REGULATORY REVIEW OF ASSET ACQUISITION PROPOSAL Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2DUP0Nl Further company coverage: (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
Super Bowl predictions from loyal readers:
Tommy Danetti: “Even as a Giant fan I pick the Eagles. They are a better all around team and why would anyone want to root for Brady and Belicheck!”
Erika Schniedewind Valentino: “Tom Brady gets an extra finger to fit his 6th ring on one hand.”
Tommy Kampa: “Patriots, most likely the best coach, and the best quarterback of all time. Belicheks ability to find football players that work in his system and Brady’s winning attitude that everyone else on team thrives on!”
Tommy Henry: “I don't care. I’m rooting for my numbers in the pool.”
The Mighty One is in a big hole
Timmy Rogers: “I’ll predict the team you pick the other team will win.”
Bobby Smith: “Eagles all the way.”
Mighty was waiting on Iona (-13) on Friday and likes Florida on Saturday. The deficit is 535 sirignanos.
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Jury selection started on Monday for the man charged with murder after a deadly shooting outside a casino in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Jared Stone is charged with first-degree murder after police stay he shot and killed 28-year-old John Baptiste White Eyes outside the Lucky Lady Casino last April.
If convicted, Stone faces a maximum sentence of life in prison without parole.
The state announced in October that they wouldn't be seeking the death penalty.
Stone fled police for five days before he was arrested.
He even was seen in Le Mars, Iowa.
He was then caught near the following a high-speed chase near the Nebraska-Wyoming border.
UPDATE 1-Raízen set to win auction for two sugar mills in Brazil - creditor
SAO PAULO, June 14 Brazil's Raízen Energia SA, the world's largest sugar maker, is set to win on Friday a judicial auction for two sugar mills owned by Tonon Bioenergia SA, having made the highest bid, a manager at a group of cane producers told Reuters on Wednesday.
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Cindy Audia, crisis manager for Coleman Professional Services, will answer questions regarding mental health, depression and the opioid crisis when she addresses the roundtable at the Dorothy Day House, 620 Belmont Ave., at 7 p.m. Thursday. The roundtable is open to the community. For information, call the Dorothy Day House at 330-301-8698.
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The 27-year-old limped off after an hour of last week’s game, which the Merengues won despite going a goal down, with goalscorer Arturo Vidal also firing over a penalty.
“He’s worked very hard to return to action, and he was very excited,” Coach Zinedine Zidane confirmed, “but he unfortunately had a small problem.
“I hope that it’s nothing, and that he’ll be with us in a few days. He won’t be there tomorrow, because I don’t want to take any risks.
“He deserves to rejoin the team.”
But what of this weekend’s Clasico against bitter rivals Barcelona?
“I hope he’ll be there, but I can’t guarantee anything. We’ll have to take it day by day.”
About an eventual replacement, with Isco being mentioned, Zidane simply said that he wouldn’t “say anything. I won’t say if he play in the same way or not. I won’t say anything”.
About 100 people packed Kerrville City Council chambers Tuesday evening with overflow seating in the lobby to hear discussion about the reuse water project and share viewpoints about the issue. …read more
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Windsor Classic Chorale is setting the table for a celebration of love, music and food with If Music Be the Food of Love…, a concert featuring romantic choral music Feb. 10 at Paulin Memorial Presbyterian Church.
The chorale, directed by Bruce Kotowich, will be accompanied by pianist Monique Simone.
The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 and $10 for students. They are available for cash only at Earnest Bagel, 3041 Dougall Ave., or online at www.eventbrite.ca/e/if-music-be-the-food-of-love-windsor-classic-chorale-tickets-42158632605 .
A reception will follow the performance.
Visit www.windsorclassicchorale.org for further information.
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The Samaritans are encouraging us all to give the gift of listening this Christmas.
They are urging us to tell friends and family it is ok to open up if something is troubling them.
The charity's Gill Leo says they are making it easy to give the gift of time this year.
She said: "What we have on the Samaritans website are vouchers you can download, they're free and what you're doing is you're committing some of your time to a family member or friend.
"The vouchers are to go and take a walk together, to call over to that person's house for a cup of coffee, to sit down some evening with a box set and just have a good catch up, they're simple things."
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UNICO National’s Scranton Chapter has made a donation to veterans at Equines for Freedom (EFF) in the amount of $2,000. UNICO Scranton presented a check to Bob and Sylvia Tagert of EFF at the November membership meeting.
From left: Melanie Naro, the chapter’s first vice president, the Tagerts and Jack Trapani, the chapter’s president.
Well this week Barnaby Joyce is providing entertainment, US TV Network ABC cancels new popular show Roseanne after lead star Roseanne barr posted an offensive Tweet, Kim gives her review of new movie “The Bookshop” which Kim rates 2 1/2 out of 5 stars.
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March 28 Acacia Research Corp:
* Acacia subsidiary, Saint Lawrence, awarded verdict of willful patent infringement in case against Motorola
* Jury returned a verdict that five U.S. Patents were valid and infringed
* Acacia Research Corp - Jury found infringement was willful and returned a damages award of nearly $9.2mln for past infringement
* Acacia Research - unit received a jury verdict in its case against Motorola Inc in lead case number 2:15-cv-00349 pending in court Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The international vocal team of Jean-Baptist Craipeau/ten, Simon Akesson/ten, Danny Frong/ten, Andrew Kesler/ten, James Rose/bar and Evan Sanders/bass create gorgeous (mostly) a capella harmonies with leads weaving in and out of these delightful six tunes. Wordless vocals are sublime on “Aux Aurores” while the team delivers some clever voice percussion during “Who You Are.” A comparison to Take Six is inevitable, with some upbeat R&B pulses during “Just Wondering “ and the finger snapping “Love is Just That Way” with delicate “oohs” floating during “Twilight. Silky sounds that bouncy and glide.
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The winter season on the North Shore of Oahu has been off to a rocky start, with troublesome winds, rain and lackluster swells. But it hasn’t been completely unsurfable. The Coffin brothers, Conner and Parker, have made the most of the conditions over the last few weeks, tearing into punchy ramps for their latest Young Wise Tails edit. The duo has an unmatched rail game and above-the-lip prowess–even when the waves are a bit rough and bumpy.
While Jeff Sessions was testifying Tuesday on Capitol Hill, Sen. Ron Wyden suggested that the attorney general had recused himself from investigating Russian electoral meddling because of unknown, “problematic” reasons. “There are none—I can tell you that for absolute certainty,” Mr. Sessions shot back, dismissing the supercilious charge as “secret innuendo.”
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New Delhi: Wait, what did just happen? Did Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor just made her relationship official with alleged beau Anand Ahuja? Ummm... Okay, we are not jumping to any conclusion but her recent Instagram upload has created quite a buzz all over.
The 31-year-old diva on Sunday posted a very special picture on Instagram to wish her fans a Happy New Year. In the image, the 'Prem Ratan Dhan Payo' star can be seen sharing the frame with Anand.
"Happy new year folks! #keepitreal," reads the photo caption.
So, what's cooking between the duo?
Sonam and Anand have reportedly been spotted together, time and again. It is being said that they are secretly dating each other.
However, no such revelation has been made officially by them.
A cold front will chill most parts of central and eastern China, with strong wind and temperature drops in the next several days, the national observatory said.
The National Meteorological Center (NMC) on Saturday forecast temperatures to fall by four to six degrees Celsius in Hubei, Hunan, Anhui, Zhejiang and Jiangxi provinces by Sunday due to north wind sweeping across the regions.
Some areas will see declines up to eight degrees, the NMC said, adding that the country's northeastern part will also be affected.
Meanwhile, southwest China's Sichuan, Yunnan and Guizhou provinces will have snow or sleet till Monday, with heavy snow fall expected in some places.
The NMC has advised residents to take precautions against the cold weather and icy roads.
CAIRO (AP) — Sudan's official news agency says archeologists have reopened burial chambers in an ancient pyramid north of the capital, Khartoum.
SUNA says Tuesday the chambers are located at a depth of 10 meters (about 33 feet) under a pyramid in the Meroe area. The UNESCO world heritage site is home to pyramids ranging from six meters (20 feet) to 30 meters (100 feet) tall.
It says archeologists from a Qatari mission discovered artifacts, including human and animal bones, inside the chambers.
The pyramids, with narrow bases and steep angles on the sides, were built by the ancient Nubian civilization between 720 and 300 B.C.
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UHS gets new VC
LAHORE :The Punjab government has appointed Prof Dr Faisal Masood as acting Vice Chancellor of University of Health Sciences after sending the incumbent on forced leave on being a suspect in the recent leak fiasco in the Medical and Dental Colleges Admission Test (MDCAT).
The Specialized Healthcare and Medical Education (SHC&ME) has issued the notification after approval by the Competent Authority.
Prof Faisal Masood, former Vice Chancellor of King Edward Medical University and currently serving as Director General of Punjab Human Organ Transplant Authority (PHOTA), retired from service upon completion of his tenure. This swift shuffle of top administrative post is part of the new policy to re-hold the entry test under new management in University of Health Sciences.
Tennessee Rep. Marsha Blackburn discusses her newly introduced bill and what she expects to hear from the president.
Wright had two receptions for 13 yards on two targets in Sunday's loss at Carolina.
Wright played 26 snaps on offense, which was his most since Week 7. He hasn't had more than four targets in any game this season and continues to serve as the fourth or fifth receiver, however, which offers little value in most fantasy formats.
This 1967 Pontiac Firebird is owned by Jim Bickford of Monticello.
Joe Manternach of Cascade is the owner of this 1955 Ford Fairlane Victoria.
This 1945 Ford GPW is a WWII-era jeep owned by Joe Heyer of Springville. There were over 500 cars, trucks, and motorcycles on display in Hopkinton.
Wayne and Amber Yousee of Monticello are the owners of this 1937 Chevy Pickup that was on display at the Hot Rods & Harleys car show in downtown Hopkinton, Oct. 1. (Photos by Kim Brooks)
April 28 Rooster Energy Ltd-
* Rooster Energy Ltd announces executive officer changes
* Rooster Energy Ltd - Kenneth F. Tamplain, current senior vice president and general counsel, has been appointed interim ceo and president, effective immediately
* Rooster Energy Ltd - Leroy F. Guidry, jr., a director, has been appointed interim chief financial officer effective may 1, 2017
* Rooster Energy- appointments follow departure of Robert Murphy from his roles as ceo, president and resignation of Gary L. Nuschler, jr. As cfo
* Rooster Energy Ltd - Murphy continues to serve as a director of company and nuschler has agreed to assist during transition Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Justin Turner electrifies the crowd with a three-run home run in the bottom of the first to give the Dodgers a quick 3-0 lead.
Chris Taylor led off the inning with a single and Corey Seager walked off a struggling Taijuan Walker.
Cody Bellinger followed Turner's homer with a single to center. Still no one out with Yasiel Puig at bat.
Puig doubles to right-center to score Bellinger. Even the national broadcast guys are giving the Dodgers credit, so it must be a great inning.
Curtis Granderson follows by striking out. Yasmani Grandal also strikes out, and the Diamondbacks walk Logan Forsythe intentionally to bring up Clayton Kershaw, who strikes out to end the inning.
Strong has become a more important member of the Texans offense this season, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Strong, who endured a disappointing, injury-plagued first couple seasons, rededicated himself this offseason, losing weight and focusing more on film study. With the help of that work, as well as injuries to fellow wideouts Will Fuller (collarbone) and Braxton Miller (ankle), Strong has received more reps lately, particularly with star teammate DeAndre Hopkins being rested. While it's encouraging to hear that the former third-rounder seems to be turning the corner in his career, he'll need to prove it during the regular season to gain the trust of fantasy owners.
Homicide investigators are on the scene of a shooting at 44th Street and Kensington Avenue in Kansas City. The fatal shooting happened about 4 p.m. on Monday at 44th Street and Kensington Avenue.
Baku, October 7, AZERTAC President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has today received the OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs Stephane Visconti, Igor Popov, Andrew Schofer, as well as Personal Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Andrzej Kasprzyk.
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Spectacular view home located on a quiet cul de sac in prestigious Pinecrest area of La Crescenta. Completely and beautifully remodeled with the best design and quality. Features include 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, living room with fireplace, formal dining room, family room and breakfast nook open to gourmet kitchen overlooking backyard and direct access to the covered patio with built-in BBQ system with refrigerator, sink and outdoor gas burners. Professionally designed drought tolerant succulent garden in the front yard and plenty of grassy area in the backyard plus 270 degree view deck with breath taking view of the city and mountains. Spacious master suite with private balcony and master baths with double sink, separate shower and the spa tub with fabulous view. 2 car attached garage, dual zone heating and air, double pane windows, hardwood floors though out. A must see home!!! Updated/Remodeled
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Jurors in North Carolina are getting a round-up of testimony in a lawsuit filed by more than 500 neighbors of an industrial-scale swine operation.
The plaintiffs contend that open-air cesspools inflict them with intense, putrid smells that can't be removed from clothing or household fabrics for years.
Lawyers for Virginia-based Smithfield Foods maintain that the smells, traffic and noise don't hurt the neighbors' ability to enjoy their own property.
The jury has heard three weeks of testimony. This is the first of a series of test cases against the low-cost, high-volume methods of hog-production division used by the Chinese-owned company.
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April 28 Transenterix Inc
* Transenterix announces pricing of $24.9 million public offering of common stock and warrants
* Pricing of $24.9 million public offering of common stock and warrants at a price of $1.00 per unit Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
LYNCHBURG, Va. - Lynchburg City Schools are working with area community centers this summer to provide free meals to anyone in the city is 18 years or younger.
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Rosemary Rennon discovered Romania in 1993 when she went hunting for the small village where her father was born. Romania is comprised of five distinct regions resulting from both their unique landscapes and their historical populations of Dacians, Romanians, Germans, Hungarians and Turks.
LLEIDA, Spain (AP) — Clashes have erupted between police and protesters in Spain’s northeastern Catalan city of Lleida after a judicial ruling ordered the city’s museum to return 44 pieces of religious art to the neighboring regional government of Aragon.
Regional police cordoned off the area around Lleida Museum early Monday as technicians prepared to remove the disputed artwork.
Several hundred people turned up to protest the transfer and there were brief scuffles and police baton charges as officers tried to move them further away from the museum.
An Aragon provincial court had given till Monday for the museum to hand over the art — which was originally housed in the region’s Sijena monastery — following a 2015 court ruling.
Catalonia bought the art from nuns in 1983 but the court ruled the sale illegal.
A boom in electric vehicles is stoking demand for a wide range of metals, a shift some investors believe will have a far-reaching impact on commodity prices around the world.
Investors eager to get in early have doubled the price of lithium and cobalt—key components of electric-car batteries—in the past two years. Shares of companies that claim to sit on deposits of the metals have soared this year, too, even though some have yet to bring any production to market.
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DETROIT - ​Here's what you missed on Local 4 News at 4 (watch part of the episode above).
Metro Detroit 4th of July weather forecast: Heat advisory with rain, thundershowers
The humidity is on the rise again and the heat is sticking around making your Independence Day the air you can wear.
Senate Intel Committee releases findings about Russia meddling into election
The Senate Intel Committee released a report saying it does believe Russia meddled in the 2016 presidential election.
Clawson hosts 4th of July parade full of red, white and blue
Clawson celebrated America's independence Tuesday with a festive parade.
Good health: Hawaii sunscreen ban
Hawaii is the first state to ban certain types of sunscreens.
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- WWE's YouTube channel has released all of the new Dallas & Robo episodes. The YouTube Red animated series features John Cena in one of the starring roles as Robo, the giant mechanical partner of driver Dallas, voiced by actress Kat Dennings. The first episode has been released for free and can be watched above. This episode is censored but the rest of the shows available to YouTube Red subscribers are uncensored.
- WWE has a new poll asking fans who won the Dance-Off between Lana and Naomi on last night's SmackDown. As of this writing, both Superstars have received 50% of the vote.
- Xavier Woods' UpUpDownDown YouTube channel will release the first episode of a new series with WWE Champion AJ Styles this Saturday - Retro Styles. Below is a teaser for the new project:
Ardrey Kell junior Christian Pickens (31) drives the lane in Friday’s game at Berry. Jonathan Aguallo
XXXTentacion has been prolific of late, dropping a mixtape and two albums in the space of just nine months. The second of those full-length albums, ?, arrived in full at midnight.
The new 18-track set features “Sad!,” his first top 20 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 (it’s currently at No. 17), and the previously-released “Changes.” X (real name Jahseh Onfroy) broke out with his debut 17, which opened at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 last September after he reportedly signed a multi-million-dollar record deal.
X also released a mixtape in 2017, Revenge, which hit No. 44 on the Billboard 200. However, the rappers till faces a mountain of legal issues related some very serious accusations by his former girlfriend.
The story was first posted to Billboard.
SAN ANTONIO, Texas - The Queen of Tejano and Fiesta is a pairing worth celebrating, and Selena’s brother did just that Friday when he tweeted a photo of a man’s Fiesta hat featuring the late singing icon.
A.B. Quintanilla wrote on Twitter, “This is how you start your weekend.”
This is how you start your weekend!!!💜💜💜 pic.twitter.com/2qjxyHgcAr — A.B. Quintanilla 3 (@ABQuintanilla3) April 20, 2018
The San Antonio Express-News reported that while the man's hat may have attracted the most attention, Selena dolls and photos decorated many Fiesta hats at the event's opening party on April 19 in Hemisfair Park in downtown San Antonio.
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One of North Korea’s most senior representatives to the United Nations warns that the Trump administration’s aggressive approach to dealing with the secretive nation risks pushing the situation to “the brink of war”. Kim In-ryong tells a press conference on Monday that his country is ready to “react to any mode of war desired by the US”
Walking the halls of the Penticton Regional Hospital for most of the night, they welcomed the city's first baby of 2017, Graham Robert Hamilton, at 7:39 a.m. on Jan. 1. "It was quite different for sure, but it was a really cool way to bring in the new year," said dad Jay. "Tricia drank one of those old wives tale concoctions of castor oil afternoon around 2 p.m. and then the party got started," said Jay.
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They say shortly after 10 p.m., they were called to a parking lot in the 500 block of 20th Ave SE for a report of gunshots. Upon arrival they discovered the 41-year-old male suspect and 39-year-old female victim had left the scene.
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The Lamborghini is on ice — for now.
Toronto cops arrested a 35-year-old who was wanted in York Region for a driving offence.
Cops say a York Regional Police officer spotted the man and called Toronto cops who took down the driver near Jarvis and Bloor Sts. around 2:30 p.m. Monday.
The suspect was then turned over to officers in York Region. He has a bail hearing Tuesday.
The sports car was taken away on a flatbed truck.
Police would not release the man’s name nor the nature of his driving offence.
What? A company has made a phone that borrows heavily from Apple's design? (And LG, Samsung while we're here.) At least the notch is real this time. Oukitel's U18 is up for preorder, priced at $160, making it the cheapest iPhone X that... isn't an iPhone X at all. But, you could get six of them for the price of a real one.
The hardware design is all over the place: look at that Samsung chin, or the LG-inspired button on the back. Meaning, for some reason, Oukitel's brought together all the things that I hate. However, it is backed it up with a 4,000mAh battery, at least. (It's the same company that debuted that insane 10,000mAH smartphone a way back.)
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Belgian inmate suspected of slaying police officers had appeared indirectly in security reports on radicalized people
SC cops challenge each other to Lip Sync battle. Who is your favorite?
Police Departments across the Carolinas are getting musical on social media with the Lip Sync Challenge.
April 20Hubei Guangji Pharmaceutical Co Ltd :
* Says it reached settlement with Hongyuan Pharmaceutical regarding the technology transfer contract dispute lawsuit
* According to the settlement the company should pay compensation of 3.0 million yuan and Hongyuan Pharmaceutical should return the company material of tinidazole API and provide tax receipt
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Hewitt (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bills, Geoff Hobson of the Bengals' official site reports.
Hewitt suffered the knee injury in Sunday's game against the Browns and was unable to return. The exact severity of the injury has not been reported, but it's bad enough for Hewitt where he'll have to sit out at least one week. He's primarily served as a depth option at tight end this season, so his absence won't have much of an impact on the team's game plan this weekend.
Redfin’s Housing Demand Index, which is based on Redfin customers requesting home tours and writing offers across 15 major metro areas, fell 6.5 percentage points to 105 in March — the second consecutive month of declines this year.
The seasonally adjusted number of buyers requesting home tours and the number of buyers making offers decreased by 2.6 percent and 14.7 percent month-over-month, respectively.
Year-over-year, the Demand Index declined 3.8 percent, and the number of buyers requesting home tours increased 6.2 percent, while the number making offers fell 17.1 percent.
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Drivers are facing delays this afternoon after a crash near Bubbenhall.
Traffic is forming on the northbound A445 after the crash near the junction with Watery Lane.
Police are currently at the scene directing traffic.
This is the second crash on the A445 near Bubbenhall today (Wednesday July 4).
Erosion control on the east bluff in Upper Newport Bay has been delayed because of nesting bird activity nearby, according to Orange County Public Works.
A county contractor was set to begin work Monday backfilling the bluff erosion and installing storm drain structures. The work was scheduled to run through November.
The county doesn’t have a new start date yet and will monitor the nesting activity, said Shannon Widor of OC Public Works.
Read more about the project at ocpublicworks.com.
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Lucy Fallon, who plays schoolgirl Bethany in Coronation Street, revealed how Sarah Platt (played by Tina O'Brien) will react when she finds out her daughter spent the night with paedophile Nathan (Chris Harper).
"Sarah goes mad, "Lucy said. "She wants to know where Bethany has been and why she stayed out all night.
"At first Bethany lies and says she stayed at Mel's and slept on the sofa, so when Sarah finds out from Rana that she went off with Nathan she goes mad about Bethany lying."
The troubled teen has been getting closer and closer with the creepy newcomer who is 20 years older than her, and Lucy also opened up about how Bethany feels about him, saying: "She definitely considers him to be her first real boyfriend. Because Bethany is young and in a vulnerable position at the moment she's latched on to the attention he's showing her."
A Perth Federal Court judge has deemed the owners of a Han’s Cafe franchise “recklessly indifferent” to WA’s fair work laws after they underpaid workers by nearly $30,000.
A tip-off led the Fair Work Ombudsman to investigate Han’s Cafe in Rockingham, and it was soon found the franchise had underpaid 22 staff by $27,920 between December 2014 and 2015.
The underpaid employees included nine juniors aged between 17 and 19, and seven overseas workers - mostly international students - from Vietnam.
They were employed as kitchen attendants, cooks and food-and-beverage attendants and during their employment period were paid flat rates below minimum wage, denied public holiday rates and were not provided with proper payslips over the course of the year.
Following an investigation into the business and its owner, it was found general manager Cuc Thi Thu Pham had previously run into trouble with the Fair Work Ombudsman for a similar problem.
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As the real estate community of Puerto Rico still assesses the damage of homes post Maria, a number of the island's 600 Realtors and around 7,000 agents are thinking about temporarily leaving for the U.S. mainland or other places. Eduardo Santos, President, Puerto Rico Association of Realtors "Many of our agents are talking to other associations and asking about their markets," said Eduardo Santos, president of the Puerto Rico Association of Realtors (PRAR). "We know of several agents who have lost their entire homes." Santos further said that many of the older buildings in San Juan, the capital of this tropical U.S. territory and its most populous city, were more damaged than outward appearances indicated. Orbe Soto, Keller Williams regional operating principal leader in Puerto Rico, said a couple of his agents had gone to the mainland already, in one case due to property loss. Soto thought they might stay permanently. An appeal to mainland brokers from PRAR But the age...
Chris Martin had two bumpy seasons in the majors before finding success the past two seasons in Japan. Ron Jenkins Star-Telegram
Snow falls over northwestern parts of Florida
Surprised Floridians share videos on social media​ after it snowed in northwestern parts of the Sunshine State.
The details from news reports about the assassination of Kim Jong-nam sound like they're straight out of an international spy thriller. In an airport in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Monday, a man struggles to get help from staff on duty.
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April 24 (Reuters) - Hess Midstream Partners LP:
* HESS MIDSTREAM PARTNERS LP ANNOUNCES INCREASED QUARTERLY DISTRIBUTION
* HESS MIDSTREAM PARTNERS LP - BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF ITS GENERAL PARTNER DECLARED A QUARTERLY CASH DISTRIBUTION OF $0.3333 PER COMMON UNIT
* HESS MIDSTREAM PARTNERS LP - DISTRIBUTION REPRESENTS A 3.6% QUARTERLY INCREASE COMPARED TO PARTNERSHIP’S PREVIOUS QUARTERLY DISTRIBUTION Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
How does Disney’s ‘Big Hero 6’ stack up to ‘Frozen’ ? Not well ‘Big Hero 6” is one of those Disney movies in which you can practically see the hot breath of the marketing guy condensed on the neck of the screenwriter. The...
How anime inspired Disney's 'Big Hero 6' On​ the surface, the new computer-animated film from Disney looks more “Dragon Ball Z” than “Frozen.” Set in a mash-up of US and Japanese cities called San Fransokyo, “Big Hero...
× Ragnow Earns All-American Honors
FAYETTEVILLE (KFSM)– Arkansas senior center Frank Ragnow was named to the Associated Press third-team All-American and the Football Writers of America Association (FWAA) second-team.
The senior center’s Arkansas career ended prematurely after he injured his ankle during the Auburn game. Ragnow has started the last 33 games and has not given up a sack over 2,603 career snaps at center and right guard. Since becoming a permanent starter as a sophomore in 2015, Ragnow has only missed 43 offensive snaps.
Ragnow also accepted his invitation to the 2018 Reese’s Senior Bowl on Monday. It’s uncertain though if he will be able to play due to injury.
- Above is slow motion video from the Fatal 4 Way on last night's WWE RAW in Columbus, which saw hometown star Alexa Bliss defeat Nia Jax, Mickie James and Sasha Banks to become the new #1 contender to RAW Women's Champion Bayley. Bliss vs. Bayley will take place at the April 30th WWE Payback pay-per-view from Bayley's hometown of San Jose.
WWE has a new poll asking fans who got the worst of the ring collapsing on last night's RAW - Big Show, Braun Strowman or referee John Cone. As of this writing, 66% voted for Cone while 28% voted for Big Show.
- Jack Gallagher does a lot of talking while Brian Kendrick does the driving in this new clip from last night's WWE Ride Along episode on the WWE Network:
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It wasn't the start Portage la Prairie's Kaylee Perry and the rest of her teammates on Team Manitoba had hoped for, but the group persevered through a tough round robin to capture the B Side gold medal this past weekend in Whitby, Ont., at the 2017 Canadian Pee Wee box Lacrosse National Championship.
Failing to post a victory in the tourney's round robin, where the Manitoba group finished with an 0-6 record, the youngsters were relegated to the B Side of the event and that's where the team caught fire.
After falling 4-3 in the tournament opener to Saskatchewan, Team Manitoba once again squared off with their provincial neighbours in the playoff round but this time came out on top, besting their prairie brethren with a 6-5 victory before downing Team Nova Scotia 6-4 in the B Side final to capture gold.
See: portagedailygraphic.com/2017/07/26/the-right-woman-for-the-job for more on Perry.
Welcome to ParentMap's inaugural issue of Home Sweet Home, dedicated the many aspects making a family home.
Whether you are navigating the crazy Seattle-area real estate market in search of a new house in a dream neighborhood, or just yearning to improve your space by better organizing that tsunami of Legos and those stacks of clutter, this issue is filled with expert guidance and tips you can really use. Happy homemaking!
In this issue:
Finding Neighborhood Nirvana: Four Seattle-area 'hoods that are luring families
There's No Place Like a Home Share: Puget Sound families team up on housing costs, parenting and community
Riding the Seattle Housing Market: Harness your resources and buy your dream house
Love the Home You're With: Organize and decorate your way through kid clutter to a more perfect home
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Mark Melancon sprints to the mound and his heart starts racing - at precisely 183 beats per minute. It's all by car MESA, Ariz.
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In this Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2016 photo, University of Kansas distinguished professor of pharmaceutical chemistry Valentino Stella poses at Simons Laboratories on West Campus of the University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kan. Stella is retiring at the end of this semester.
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A senior Western Australian Greens figure has publicly called for Senator Richard Di Natale to resign as parliamentary leader, citing “untold cultural damage” and a silencing of dissent within the party since Di Natale won leadership in 2015.
As The Australian reports, former Greens WA co-convenor Grahame Bowland published a scathing Facebook post in the wake of the Greens’ surprise Batman byelection loss over the weekend. Bowland has hit out at Di Natale’s “explicitly centrist” policies and his attack on dissenters within the party, notably an announced “purge” of members responsible for leaking against Batman candidate Alex Bhathal.
NEW CASTLE, Pa. (WKBN) – Police are looking for the public’s help in identifying a woman who was struck by a car and died late Sunday night.
According to a police report, the accident happened about 11:45 p.m. along Route 422, east of Edinburg Road in Mahoning Township.
Police said the woman was walking east on Route 422 when she was struck by a vehicle.
The victim is described as a white female in her mid-30s with should-length, straight red hair. She was wearing a black shirt, blue jeans, black shoes and white socks.
The police report did not list any charges for the driver so her name was withheld from this report.
Anyone with information on the victim’s identity should call State Police in New Castle at (724) 598-2211.
This year's Australian of the Year has thanked a game of chess with her father for her new title. Quantum physicist Michelle Simmons was named as this year's winner at a ceremony in Canberra last night.
A RETIRED vicar accused of committing historic sex offences was found dead at his home on the day he was due in court.
An inquest into the death of Trevor Devamanikkam opened yesterday at Oxford Coroner's Court.
When the 70-year-old failed to appear in court on Tuesday, June 6 police raised concerns for his welfare. He was found dead at his home in Otters Court, Witney.
A post mortem found Devamanikkam died of severe blood loss from multiple incised and stab wounds, considered self-inflicted. The death is not being treated as suspicious.
Cast Confirms Stallone Is In NEW Guardians Movie
Chris Pratt and the rest of the cast from the “Guardians Of The Galaxy” sequel talk to Jimmy Kimmel.
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July marks the beginning of several Oklahoma tax hikes to raise more than $400 million for teacher salaries and other budget priorities.
Drivers have begun paying an extra 3 cents per gallon on gas and 6 cents on diesel fuel as of Sunday. The increases are expected to affect travelers during the July 4 holiday.
Lawmakers reached a deal on increasing tax rates to pay for a teacher pay raise as pressure mounted ahead of a teacher walkout in the spring. Democrats agreed to support legislation raising the cigarette tax rate when it was bundled with the gross production tax increase approved in March.
The oil and gas production tax increased to 5 percent for the first three years a well operates. Cigarettes are taxed an additional dollar per pack.
The search for a missing helicopter pilot has come to a tragic end after police divers found his body inside the wreckage on the seafloor.
CHELMSFORD, MA (WHDH) - Emergency crews are searching for a 16-year-old girl who went missing in the Merrimack River in Chelmsford Sunday night.
Local and state police, along with fire crews, searched into the early morning hours for the missing girl from Lowell.
Family members told 7News that the girl was on a jet ski with her boyfriend on the Merrimack River when they were struck from behind by another jet ski.
Boats scoured the water while a helicopter searched from above, but nothing was apparently found.
Two jet skis were taken away from the scene.
Family and friends returned to the scene Monday morning hoping to assist in the search.
The search has reportedly resumed this morning.
Family and friends of missing jet skier came to the Merrimack river this morning, say she is a 16 y/o girl @7News pic.twitter.com/kepVMTEyH6 — John Cuoco (@JCuocoNews) August 14, 2017
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A man is behind bars this morning after assaulting an Odessa Police Department.
Emigdio Gallardo, 32, was arrested after officers were called out to 2120 Andrews Highway where they found him attempting to fight another person at a bar.
Gallardo assaulted the officer in the groin area and bit a security officer's hand, causing bodily injury. Gallardo then disarmed the OPD officer of his pepper spray and resisted arrest, but was eventually put in custody.
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BLOOMINGTON, Minn. -- Super Bowl LII is just one day away, as the Eagles and New England Patriots prepare to play at U.S. Bank Stadium in what is maybe the most anticipated game in franchise history.
Who will come out on top?
After breaking the game down all week, Eagles beat reporter Eliot Shorr-Parks checks in with his final prediction for Super Bowl LII in the video at the top of this story.
Eliot Shorr-Parks may be reached at eshorrpa@njadvancemedia.com. Follow him on Twitter @EliotShorrParks. Find NJ.com Eagles on Facebook.
The annual Taking Charge Customer Satisfaction Survey is a little different than years before. Mayor Chris Beutler said that the survey will be sent out this week to randomly selected homes around each of the four City Council districts, and then will be available to everyone online in August.
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CLEVELAND — Authorities say a Cleveland police officer attacked a woman and had her arrested for assaulting a police officer.
Sgt. Christopher Graham, of Wellington, was charged Thursday with misdemeanour assault and unlawful restraint. He pleaded not guilty during a court appearance Friday morning.
A Cleveland police Internal Affairs detective wrote in court papers that the 38-year-old Graham assaulted the woman Sept. 12 and then had her arrested on the felony assault charge.
Officials haven't said why Graham allegedly attacked the woman.
Cleveland.com reports that Cleveland paid settlements in two lawsuits filed against Graham that accused him of misusing his police power.
Graham's attorney didn't return telephone messages seeking comment Friday.
Trump being investigated for possible obstruction of justice: Washington Post
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump is being investigated by special counsel Robert Mueller for possible obstruction of justice, the Washington Post reported on Wednesday, citing unnamed officials.
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DES MOINES, Iowa -- A Des Moines native has made it past the first round on NBC's The Voice, and soon fans will get to see where her journey leads.
Sharane Calister sat down with Channel 13's Dan Winters to talk about life before the show, her experience in the auditions, and what it's like to be on Team Alicia.
The Voice airs Monday night at 7 p.m. on Channel 13.
MILWAUKEE -- Gardening expert Melinda Meyers shared some ways to keep your Valentine's flowers looking extra fresh.
She says make sure to have wrapping around your flowers during transport in these extreme cold temperatures.
Make sure to clip the ends of each flower in an angle. This will prevent the stems from staying flat on the bottom of the vase so that the flower can absorb water.
Be sure to fill your vase with the nutrient bag your florist gives you. There is fungicide to prevent rot and nutrients to keep the flowers living longer.
If your flower begins to droop, Melinda suggests you dunk the flower in warm water for 30 minutes and recut the stem then it will stand up straight.
Melinda Meyers will be at the NARI Home Improvement show starting February 15. Click here to find out more.
LONDON, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Bitcoin fell 9 percent on Friday, leaving the best-known cryptocurrency down more than 30 percent this week and headed for its worst weekly performance since April 2013.
The cryptocurrency dropped to as low as $8,155 at 0915 GMT on the Luxembourg-based bitstamp exchange amid a broader rout in the market. Other large cryptocurrencies have lost more than 20 percent of their value in the last 24 hours of trading, according to Coinmarketcap.com.
A growing regulatory backlash against digital coins has sent investors scrambling to sell this week. Bitcoin is down more than half from a December peak of almost $20,000 after it notched up a more than 1,000 gain last year. (Reporting by Tommy Wilkes; Editing by Peter Graff)
Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe praises substitutes Joshua King and Lys Mousset, who both came off the bench to score as the Cherries came from behind to beat Stoke City 2-1.
MATCH REPORT: Bournemouth 2-1 Stoke City
Watch highlights on Match of the Day, Saturday 3rd February at 22:30 GMT on BBC One and the BBC Sport website & app.
Trump on Macron: “We have a very special relationship, in fact I’ll get that little piece of dandruff off…we have to make him perfect, he is perfect.” https://t.co/GGsfve3KYB pic.twitter.com/vzV2Dech86
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Dolphins Head Coach Adam Gase met with the media following the team's Monday practice.
In less than three months, two people have been killed by Argentine security forces during Mapuche protests in Patagonia. Here are the keys to understand the conflict. Español
Media Arbiter (media-arbiter.com) is a social review aggregator that searches comments on Twitter to determine the general opinion on movies opening in theaters. The website calculates the percentages of negative/neutral/positive comments and identifies common terms used in tweets, e.g. good acting, great plot. The idea is to compete with other movie review websites and in long run build a custom service for market research companies. The service would search social media to find, aggregate and report information on products. Technologies Used: Scala, Scala.js, React, GAE Any feedback is welcome!
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Fostoria firefighter Michael Brown helps Brayden Steele, 4, try on a coat Monday afternoon at the fire station. Fostoria Firefighters Local 325 has begun its annual Coats for Kids campaign. On Monday, they reached out to the victims of a recent traffic crash on Ohio 12 that put three children under the age of 6 in the hospital. The family of at least seven came on station Monday to pick out coats, hats and gloves for the children. The union is collecting cash donations as well as donations of new coats for area children in need. Firefighter Mark Cassidy said the union puts the monies in a Coats for Kids fund to purchase winter apparel from area youngsters. While most requests come from Fostoria’s educators who notice students who need a new coat or are missing a glove, he said Fostoria residents who know of children who are in need this winter can call the station at 419-435-3206.
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There’s been a 15% drop in the number of people on the Live Register in Kerry in the past year.
There are now just over 8,000 people signing on in the county, according to the Central Statistics Office.
During the month of September, 8,058 people signed on in Kerry’s seven social welfare offices.
That’s 1,403 fewer on the Live Register compared to September 2016; a 14.82% drop; all of the county’s welfare offices reported drops in the past year.
There was also a drop in the number of people signing on in Kerry between August and September, down 653.
All of Kerry’s seven social welfare offices reported monthly decreases, Tralee was down 289 to 3,916; Listowel dropped 161 to 1,651; Killarney decreased 109 to 1,010, and Killorglin fell 46 to 590.
Dingle’s Live Register was down 27 to 371; Caherciveen dropped 14 to 317, and Kenmare fell seven to 203.
Temptations lead singer Dennis Edwards dies at 74
Dennis Edwards, lead singer for The Temptations, died today at age 74.
Several other research firms also recently commented on STWRY. DZ Bank AG reaffirmed a buy rating on shares of Software AG in a research note on Friday, January 27th.
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Four Years Ago, Lance Went Viral Ayton Has Boogie-Like Potential 👀 15 Yrs Ago, LBJ Inked the Biggest Rookie Shoe Deal Ever Chinese Fans Keep It 100 with LBJ Nicknames Sixers Welcomed Meek Home in Style 👀 Mitchell Breaks MJ’s Rookie Playoff Record Collin Sexton Could Be Next Eric Bledsoe Andre Ingram Put on a Show in His NBA Debut Turner's Showcase Giving Overlooked Ballers a Chance Raptors Have Dominated Since 'God's Plan' Jimmy Was Clowning While He Was Hurt Simmons Averaging a Triple Double Over Win Streak Mo Bamba Could Be the Next Rudy Gobert Jason Kidd, Steve Nash Headline Basketball HoF Class Mikal Bridges Could Be NBA's Next Otto Porter Jr. Today in History: MJ Scores Career-High 69 Pts Could LiAngelo Join Lonzo on the Lakers? Dwight Joins Love & Kareem with Historic 30/30 Night Westbrook's Road to 100 Triple-Doubles The NBA Is a Mess in the Best Way Possible Right Arrow Icon
The NBA moments that matter to you #SauceAwards. We have "video proof" that Russ is the most polite player in the league.
Police in Pakistan say a roadside bomb has killed six paramilitary troops and wounded another two.
Police officer Naeem Gul Tareen said the bomb exploded Monday when a Frontier Corps patrol was passing by in the southwestern province of Baluchistan. No one immediately claimed the attack.
The province is home to a low-level insurgency by ethnic Baluch separatists, as well as Islamic militants.
A suicide bomber rammed his motorcycle into an army truck in Baluchistan on Saturday, killing 15 people and wounding more than 30.
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April 12 New Pride Corp :
* Says it will issue 14th series unregistered and unsecured private convertible bonds, to raise 1.1 billion won in proceeds for operations
* Maturity date is April 12, 2020, coupon rate is 3 percent and yield to maturity is 7 percent for the bonds
* Conversion price is 2,890 won/share and conversion ratio is 100 percent
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MACOMB, Ill. — Kobe Webster made 5 of 8 from 3-point range and scored 21 on Saturday night to help Western Illinois beat Milwaukee 90-69.
Brandon Gilbeck had his third double-double of the season with 17 points, 13 rebounds and three blocks and the Leathernecks (7-2) led the entire way in winning their third in the last four.
Jeremiah Usiosefe added 16 points, Dalan Ancrum scored 13 and Isaac Johnson 11. Western Illinois shot 16 of 26 from 3-point range. Usiosefe made 4 of 7 and Johnson hit both his attempts.
The Leathernecks pushed the lead into double digits for good just after the 10-minute mark of the first half and had a 21-2 run near the end of the period to build a 53-25 lead at the break. The Panthers (6-4) got the deficit no closer than it was at the final score.
Jeremiah Bell was 5 of 12 from 3-point range and led Milwaukee with 21 points. Jeremy Johnson added 10.
MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich. (AP) — Gov. Rick Snyder and legislative leaders say they have agreed to commit $50 million to fund the construction of a second large lock at Sault Ste. Marie — a bid to persuade the federal government to pay for most of the proposed $1 billion project.
The money is part of an additional $400 million included for infrastructure in a state budget deal. Snyder said Wednesday at the Detroit Regional Chamber’s Mackinac Policy Conference he will ask other Great Lakes states to also contribute funding because the federal government will fund 80 percent.
The Soo Locks allow for commercial ships to traverse the Great Lakes. Members of Michigan’s congressional delegation and others warn that if the Poe lock were closed, Great Lakes steel production would stop — devastating the economy.
April 24 (Reuters) - Telesia SpA:
* Q1 ADVERTISING REVENUES UP 30 PERCENT YEAR ON YEAR
* EXPECTS ADVERTISING REVENUES TO BE POSITIVE ALSO IN APRIL Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
Everything in Elizabeth Sweetheart's life is green. From her bright green hair, to her self-dyed green overalls, the New York City artist has earned her moniker, "the Green Lady." Elizabeth was inspired to wear green after an emotional trip to Florida with her father. Today, she continues to uphold the tradition because of the joy it brings those around her.
There’s a lot more to being a bridesmaid than wearing a pretty dress and standing behind the bride. Nowadays, bridesmaids are expected to be there for every step of wedding plan, the bridal shower, bachelorette party, and more. Being a bridesmaid can end up being a lot of work, not to mention expense. Here, experts weigh in on the top tips for being a fabulous bridesmaid.
Lewis, whose career spanned across show business in the 20th century, was known for his movies, partnership with Dean Martin and the telethons that raised millions for muscular dystrophy.
CNBC's Leslie Picker reports on highlights from Chamath Palihapitiya's presentation at Sohn where he unveiled his best investing idea as Box and highlights Jeffrey Gundlach's presentation.
The Intelligencer of Wheeling, W.Va.:
If they have a choice, local public school officials in the Northern Panhandle should not go along with the state Board of Education’s move to water down high school graduation requirements.
West Virginia students already lag behind those of many other states in performance on some standardized tests. Colleges and universities continue to complain that many graduates of our high schools are not prepared for higher education. And, in terms of attracting job creators, our state simply does not have a good reputation in public education.
State Board of Education members’ reaction to that was to make it easier to graduate from high school — and easier to pass courses needed to do so.
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — An elephant escaped a crocodile at the Liwonde National Park in Malawi on April 10.
Alexander Amuli M’betti Makanga was on a boat safari when he caught this frightening battle on camera.
As seen in the video, a crocodile leaps out of the water and snaps onto a nearby elephant’s trunk.
The elephant tries to escape, but the crocodile has latched on.
After much thrashing about, the elephant was able to drag the crocodile out of the water. Other elephants then fight off the crocodile.
Eventually, the crocodile released its grip on the elephant’s trunk.
The extent of the injuries to the elephant are not known at this time.
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A pilot for Southwest Airlines has been arrested on a weapons charge after a loaded handgun was found in his carry-on bag. Albany County Sheriff Craig Apple says 55-year-old Erik Gibson was slated to pilot a flight to Tampa Monday morning when routine baggage screening by the Transportation Security Administration found the gun.
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Some weeks, certain New York Jets rookies don’t show up and it reflects in these rankings.
In Week 14 against the Denver Broncos, the whole team didn’t show up and as a result, the Jets suffered an embarrassing 23-0 loss.
Only a handful of players actually did their part and as it turns out, two of those players happen to be rookies. With that being said, let’s take a look at which rookies stepped their game up while everyone else slept through New York’s trip to Denver.
Outreach Inc. has been helping Indianapolis youth for more than 20 years, and the organizations is now getting a big upgrade - moving from a converted duplex home to a new 12,000-square-foot facility. Leaders say the new building on New York Street at Forest Avenue will go a long way to helping more homeless teens.
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Ayn Rand was born on February 2nd, 1905. Novelist, philosopher, playwright, and screenwriter — Rand did what no one had done before: she took the ideas of classical liberalism into the world of stories and dreams, portraying the entrepreneurial heroes of our unprecedented prosperity as just that, and to the absolute horror of enemies of freedom. Decades after her death, she is still called “the most dangerous woman in America.” So strong is her influence in libertarian film that she has her own category on this website. The best film resulting from her works is We the Living. It’s a fitting tribute to the universally anti-authoritarian nature of Ayn Rand’s ideas that this film — first produced in fascist Italy as an attack on communism — was then banned at the angry insistence of the Nazis, who considered it antifascist. They were both right.
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FILLMORE COUNTY, Minn. – A vacant house burning led to multiple 911 calls Saturday afternoon in Spring Valley.
The Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office said it happened at 2:44 p.m. at the corner of Courtland St. and Huron Ave. The house was fully engulfed when authorities arrived and a witness in the neighborhood said there were two “juvenile-aged individuals had been seen inside the house shortly before the fire was noticed,” Sheriff Tom Kaase said.
A juvenile male and female have been identified in relation to the fire.
The investigation into the cause of the blaze is ongoing.
Food expert Andrea Buckett was here this morning to talk about how to keep your post secondary students enjoying tasty and yummy meals while away from home.
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TORONTO (AP) — Tyler Bozak scored 1:37 into overtime to cap Toronto's comeback from two goals down in the second period, and the Maple Leafs beat the Washington Capitals 4-3 Monday night to take a 2-1 lead in the first-round series.
Auston Matthews and Nazem Kadri each had a goal and an assist, and William Nylander also scored for Toronto. Frederik Andersen made 23 saves.
Toronto trailed 2-0 in the first period, and then 3-1 early in the second before Kadri and Nylander scored 4:07 apart late to tie the score in the final minute of the period.
Alex Ovechkin, Nicklas Backstrom and Evgeny Kuznetsov all scored for the Presidents' Trophy-winning Capitals. Braden Holtby stopped 24 shots.
All three games so far have been decided in overtime.
Game 4 is Wednesday night.
Remember the NES Classic? Most likely not, because you could never seem to find one in a store anywhere. Well, Nintendo for some reason is now cancelling the ultra-popular device.
Nintendo Discontinues NES Classic Edition Via www.pcmag.com The last shipments of the console, a miniature version of the original NES that plays games…
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Anniston City Council members could vote at their next meeting to move along a land deal to bring a multi-million-dollar senior residential facility to west Anniston. Kent Davis, city manager, told council members at a work session Monday that the contract wasn't yet done, but that the developer was on a tight deadline.
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TAIPEI(Taiwan News)- The Geminids is coming back; it will peak on the night of 13 Dec and the morning of 14 Dec.
The Geminids are associated with the near-Earth object 3200 Phaethon, an asteroid that may have undergone a collision with another object in the distant past to produce the stream of particles that Earth runs into — creating the meteor shower.
The asteroid orbits the sun every 1.4 years. It occasionally comes close to Earth and passes very close to the sun, inside of Mercury's orbit and only 0.15 astronomical units from the sun.
The Geminids are considered one of the best meteor showers every year because the meteors are bright, and the peak can see meteors stream across the sky at rates as high as 120 meteors in an hour.
You can catch the Geminid meteor showers with merely your bare eyes.
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Sometimes the closer you are to a story, the more difficult it can be to write.In January, I wrote a long feature on the family of Craig Johnson, the Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace.
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Law enforcement officers across the country may be wearing a new kind of bullet proof vest in the near future, and the new design could very well be the work of a Wetumpka teenager.
17-year old Lucar Lynn is a senior at Wetumpka High School and has invented a new Kevlar design. Lynn's specific invention focuses not on the actual materials that make up the Kevlar vest, but instead it focuses on how the vest is designed, with particular emphasis on how the materials are weaved together.
Lynn is a budding scientist. He loves math and numbers, and others agree. The teen recently won awards at a science fair in California for new Kevlar design and is currently waiting on a patent.
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The Fianna Fáil TD, John Brassil, disagrees with Independent TD, Danny Healy-Rae, when he said there aren’t enough houses in Kerry to provide for people relocating from Dublin. This led to a very animated discussion.
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The New York Power Authority, the largest state public utility in the U.S., has flipped the switch on a digital system that will monitor its 16 power plants and 1,400 miles of transmission lines.
The remote monitoring system continuously collects data such as temperature readings at a power plant in New York City and feeds the information...
Former UCLA star Lonzo Ball pokes fun at his dad’s outspoken nature in a commercial released in advance of Father’s Day and next week’s NBA draft.
The Foot Locker commercial begins with likely lottery picks Jonathan Isaac, De’Aaron Fox and Jayson Tatum discussing examples of how their dads have supported them. Then it shows Ball saying “of course there’s that big day when your dad berates your high school coach in front of an entire crowd for not getting you enough touches.”
Later in the commercial, Ball references LaVar Ball’s debates with ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith and proclamations that Lonzo already is better than 2014-15 and 2015-6 NBA MVP Stephen Curry.
Ball is expected to be one of the top picks in the June 22 draft in Brooklyn, New York.
× Store clerk fatally shot during robbery in northwest Houston
HOUSTON— The Houston Police Department Homicide Division is investigating the fatal shooting of a store clerk in northwest Houston Tuesday night.
Patrol Officers responded to a hold-up alarm around 10 p.m., in the 7300 block of Park Manor at McHard FM 2234.
According to police, a masked man dressed in all black entered the store and started demanding money from the store clerk, while holding him at gunpoint. Another employee, who was in the back of the store heard the commotion and went to confront the suspect. During the confrontation, the suspect shot the employee once in the chest and fled the scene without any money or merchandise.
Medical personnel arrived and pronounced the employee dead at the scene.
Investigators said the victim was an elderly gentleman, working at the store to make a living.
Tech rewind: Samsung, Apple and Twitter top the news The biggest tech headlines of the week Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2l3CPaG Three tech startups look to shake up the floral industry with apps, higher quality and eco-friendly stems that spotlight local florists. Jefferson Graham reports from Manhattan Beach, California.
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Bundesliga video highlights of the match Werder Bremen - Borussia Monchengladbach. Watch highlights of Werder Bremen - Borussia Monchengladbach for free on Football Highlight. Enjoy highlights and all goals of every Bundesliga match.
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SAN ANTONIO - Freezing rain and sleet on roads, overpasses and bridges can pose a huge problem for commuters, and that's why the Texas Department of Transportation takes a proactive approach to keeping highways safe.
Here's how they do it:
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The All Country On You star has announced he and new wife Melanie are expecting their first child by posting a photo of his partner's baby bump on Instagram.
He captioned the photo: "We’re trading our silent nights for a bundle of joy."
The baby is due in June (17).
The Webbs wed in November (16) after a year-long engagement, according to A Taste of Country.
April 24 (Reuters) - U.S. Silica Holdings Inc:
* SAYS NOT ADVERSELY IMPACTED BY WIDESPREAD RAIL DISRUPTIONS IN Q1 - CONF CALL
* SAYS MAKING “VERY GOOD” PROGRESS ON 2 NEW IN-BASIN MINES IN WEST TEXAS - CONF CALL
* EXPECTS TO RAMP SECOND FACILITY IN LAMESA TO FULL CAPACITY OF 2.6 MILLION TONS PER YEAR BY END OF 2018- CONF CALL
* SAYS CONTINUES TO BELIEVE LOCAL SAND PRODUCTION WILL COME ONLINE MUCH SLOWER THAN MANY PREDICT - CONF CALL
* ESTIMATES TOTAL FRAC SAND DEMAND AT RUN RATE TODAY TO BE GREATER THAN 100 MILLION TONS PER YEAR - CONF CALL
* EXPECTS DEMAND TO RAMP THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AT A FASTER PACE THAN CAPACITY ADDITIONS- CONF CALL
* SAYS CONCERNS OVER SUPPLY “WAY OVERDONE”- CONF CALL Further company coverage:
PALMETTO BAY, Fla. (WSVN) – Two construction workers, who were dangling in the air off the side of a building in Palmetto Bay, are now safe.
Just after 9 a.m., Miami-Dade Fire Rescue received a call of two workers in distress after a scaffold fell. 7Skyforce was over the scene at 18001 Old Culter Road, Tuesday morning, where both workers were dangling from the side of the building.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said both workers were secured by the ropes in their harnesses during the rescue.
Both workers have since been lowered to safety. No injuries have been reported since the rescue.
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WASHINGTON (AP) - The chief executive director of The Humane Society of the United States resigned following sexual harassment allegations.
The New York Times reports that Wayne Pacelle resigned Friday after donors and employees of the animal protection group began calling for him to step down over the allegations.
In an email to staff, Pacelle said that because "our mission depends on unity," he was stepping aside to allow a search for a successor to begin "and to put aside any distractions, in the best interests of all parties."
In a news release announcing the resignation, Rick Bernthal, Chairman of the Board of The Humane Society, said the last few days have been hard for the group's family of staff and supporters.
Kitty Block has been named acting president and CEO for The Humane Society.
LAGOS, April 6 Nigeria's Union Bank plans to raise funds this year to boost its capital adequacy and tap opportunities to lend to agri-business focused on the domestic economy, its chief executive said on Thursday.
Emeka Enuwa said after the capital raise it was targeting a capital adequacy ratio above 18 percent, he told an analysts call.
He said the bank had exposure of 3.9 billion naira ($12.8 mln) to Etisalat Nigeria, the local arm of Abu Dhabi-listed telecoms firm Etisalat which has been discussing with 13 local lenders about renegotiating the terms of a $1.2 billion loan. ($1 = 305.20 naira) (Reporting by Chijioke Ohuocha; editing by Susan Thomas)
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Ten years ago, ISS-Reshetnev’s small satellite Yubileiny was launched into space from the Plesetsk cosmodrome. Having a mass of just 45 kilograms, it was placed on a low Earth orbit from where transmitted amateur radio signals for four years.
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KURT SCHLICHTER: The Joy and Necessity of Driving Liberals Nuts. “They have to minimize and marginalize us because labelling our rebellion against their self-serving, failed rule a mere temper tantrum allows them to avoid the painful reality that they brought this on themselves because they are terrible.”
Feb 2 (Reuters) - AYIMA GROUP AB (PUBL):
* AYIMA SIGNS NEW CLIENT CONTRACT IN CANADA‍
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COLUMBUS (WCMH) — One man is dead after an early morning shooting in the Franklinton neighborhood.
According to the Columbus Division of Police, officers were dispatched to an apartment complex on the 1400 block of West Rich Street around 1:30am Saturday on the report of a shooting. When officers arrived, they found one man suffering from a gunshot wound in the doorway of an apartment unit. Police identified the victim as Nekoda Leftenant, 59. Leftenant was pronounced dead on the scene.
Investigators believe Leftenant opened his door when an unknown person knocked. He was shot as soon as he opened the door. Police say the killer fled the scene in an unknown direction.
Police do not have any suspect information at this time. No further information was immediately available.
Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact the Columbus Police Homicide Unit at 614-645-4730 or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-461-TIPS(8477).
× West Virginia fugitive captured in Thomasville, held on $1 million bond
THOMASVILLE, N.C. — A West Virginia man wanted by authorities was captured in Thomasville Thursday, according to a press release from the Thomasville Police Department.
Michael Ryan Hall, 29, removed an ankle monitoring device and fled West Virginia on charges of assault by strangulation and attempted second-degree sexual assault.
West Virginia authorities contacted Thomasville Police because they learned that Hall was possibly staying at a Thomasville address.
Thomasville Police located Hall at 222 Center St. where he was taken into custody without incident.
Hall received a $1 million secured bond and was placed in the Davidson County Jail where he is awaiting extradition.
During the search for Hall, officers located a small marijuana plant and drug paraphernalia inside the residence. Charges are pending.
Alex Lewis, a member of Batalá, raises his drum sticks during a weekly rehearsal at Durham Central Park on Monday, Aug. 7, 2017, in Durham, NC, to an audience of about 100 who came to show their support for the band in response to noise complaints from one or more Liberty Warehouse Apartment residents. Casey Toth ctoth@heraldsun.com
April 3 (Gracenote) - Results from the Family Circle Cup Women's Singles Round 1 matches on Monday Jelena Jankovic (Serbia) beat Ekaterina Alexandrova (Russia) 6-0 6-4 Andrea Petkovic (Germany) beat Lara Arruabarrena Vecino (Spain) 7-5 6-2 Ons Jabeur (Tunisia) beat Marina Erakovic (New Zealand) 6-4 6-1 Jelena Ostapenko (Latvia) beat Ana Bogdan (Romania) 6-4 6-2 Kateryna Bondarenko (Ukraine) beat Evgeniya Rodina (Russia) 6-4 7-5 Alison Riske (U.S.) beat Kayla Day (U.S.) 7-5 4-6 6-0 Naomi Osaka (Japan) beat Johanna Larsson (Sweden) 6-7(4) 6-4 6-2 Monica Puig (Puerto Rico) beat 16-Katerina Siniakova (Czech Republic) 4-6 6-2 4-1 (Siniakova retired) Laura Siegemund (Germany) beat Lesia Tsurenko (Ukraine) 6-7(6) 6-2 7-6(4)
SHELLEY - The Shelley Russets welcomed Teton to town for a friendly game of football, but as it was senior night, there was nothing friendly about the way the Russets played ball against the Redskins.
The Russets simply stuffed the Redskins from the outset with a very stout defense and an opportunistic offense that while it wasn't running on all eight cylinders, did enough to prevail by a final score of 21-0.
Please read the entire article in the Saturday edition of the Blackfoot Morning News.
School construction down valley continues to progress at Eagle Valley Elementary and Middle School, as well as Eagle Valley High School. A portion of retail was bought in Minturn, but no word on development.
As the X Games in Aspen kicked off, Gorsuch Ski Service opened a new tune shop in Eagle-Vail, where they help with Olympic athletes tuning.
Kenyans largely ignored an opposition call to go on strike on Monday, re-opening shops and returning to work as they shrugged off demands for demonstrations against President Uhuru Kenyatta's re-election and against the killing of protesters. Rosanna Philpott reports.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Grande West Transportation Group Inc :
* GRANDE WEST TRANSPORTATION GROUP INC - ANNOUNCES A NEW VICINITY ORDER FOR APPROXIMATELY $6 MILLION
* GRANDE WEST TRANSPORTATION GROUP INC - CURRENT TOTAL FIRM ORDERS FOR Q4 2017 THROUGH 2018 DELIVERY ARE FOR OVER 294 BUSES VALUED AT OVER $112 MILLION CAD Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - More homes could be demolished if a new development is approved on the north side of Decatur, according to city officials.
The north-west corner of Mound Road and North Water Street could be re-zoned for a mixed use property.
This development is in the same neighborhood as the firehouse build and the Chipotle development.Both of those sites include home demolition to make room for the future sites.
According to the city, its' not clear what will be built, if approved. However, an application has been submitted.
A public hearing is scheduled for June 7 at 3 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. That's on the third floor of the Civic Center.
JMCSS superintendent speaks at First Friday Forum
JACKSON, Tenn. — Jackson-Madison County superintendent, Eric Jones, stopped by a monthly program in downtown Jackson Friday.
During this month’s First Friday Forum, Jones told guests what challenges the school system faces and what his goals are for students and teachers.
“My first priority will always be our students and what’s best for our students is what’s best for our community. So making sure that we create a plan, and continue to work on that plan, that encompasses all of our community,” Jones said.
Jones said the partnership between the school system and the community means additional resources for students.
Not a day goes by that I don’t think to myself: I wish I was more like Robyn Rihanna Fenty.
The Grammy Awards Show was no exception. Like many of the most famous attendees, Rihanna skipped most of the red carpet and just came to be in the audience of the ceremony. She sat in her cropped tangerine shirt and oversized black pants just a few rows down from fellow queen Beyoncé and cozied up to her boo for the night: a diamond flask.
Rihanna, who was formerly known a wine-glass toter, has now transitioned over to flasks because A. they are more spill-proof, and B. they can be customized. Not only did she bring her own flask, but she proceeded to pose with it for everyone. She knows she’s the shit. And, her flask was hella bedazzled, adding an extra bit of “bling,” as John Travolta would say, to her look.
When the internet noticed the boozy bling they totally lost it.
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MOSCOW — A new generation of craft beer brewers has begun sprouting in the vodka capital of the world.
Breweries have opened in Russia in recent years in cities like Moscow and St. Petersburg.
They offer visitors and local alike the styles popularized in the last two decades by the craft beer boom in the U.S. and Europe, from juicy IPAs to velvety stouts and lip-smacking sours.
The trend began as foreign beers became too expensive and beer fans sought alternatives to mass-produced lagers.
Craft beer still represents a tiny segment of the Russian beer market but there are over 100 craft breweries in Russia, according to Nikita Filippov, co-founder of AF Brew in St. Petersburg.
The production of lime in kilns is an old technology with more than 2000 years old, it is believed that it was developed by the Romans around 300 BC.
The cooking process of limestone at temperatures above 900° c to produce quicklime, which is then turned off with water to produce slaked lime, is since then a traditional in most of the countries practice, lime is one more materials versatile, used in many industrial and agricultural processes for environmental protection and construction of buildings.
Workers under the overwhelming Rajasthan Sun reduce limestone rocks to a size as the fist of a male-based hits of maza, which are piled in a basket which is carried on the head directly to the honour. Other workers loaded also in your head that will raise the temperature to the proper, and coal which is thrown into the adjacent oven for his cremation. At the bottom, the women collected already cold lime stones and put them in bags for sale. [Official Website]
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In May 2018, Tajikistan increased the prices of flour
In May 2018, Tajikistan faced the growth rates of certain food products, in particular the prices of 1-grade flour increased by 1.3%, reported the National Bank of Tajikistan on June 22.
According to the announcement, since the beginning of 2018 price formation for flour showed an upward trend. Thus, in April 2018 the average price totaled 213 USD/t, up 16.1% compared with the beginning 2018.
It is noted that flour is the basic food consumed by the population of Tajikistan. According to the Interstate Statistical Committee of the CIS, the annual consumption per capita in Tajikistan more than 150 kg of flour.
You can become acquainted with more detailed information about the prospects of grain by-products market in Ukraine by visiting the international conference "Grain Processors Forum - 2018" (September 28-29, Odessa).
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The Washington State Patrol arrested a woman accused of causing a fatal wrong-way crash on I-90 in 2015. Just before 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, Troopers arrested Carrah Goble on an outstanding felony warrant for Vehicular Homicide at her home in Cheney.
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CHICAGO – Grammy award-winning singer and member of The Temptations Dennis Edwards has died, his wife, Brenda Edwards, confirmed to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Edwards was 74 years old.
His wife told the Post that the Motown legend died at a Chicago area hospital after suffering complications related to meningitis.
“My uncle Dennis Edwards passed away this morning,” Edwards’ nephew, Jason Quebec, posted on social media Friday. “Please keep my family in prayer.”
Edwards was a long-time resident of Florissant, Missouri. He was a Lifetime Achievement recipient in 2013.
The Temptations were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1989. The band’s best-known hits include “Papa was a Rollin’ Stone,” “Ain’t no Mountain High Enough,” “My Girl” and “I Can’t Get Next to You.”
February 3 would have been the singer’s 75th birthday.
WASHINGTON — Kyle Hendricks outpitched Stephen Strasburg, and the Chicago Cubs opened defence of their first World Series title in 108 years by beating the Washington Nationals 3-0 on Friday in Game 1 of their NL Division Series.
Kris Bryant and Anthony Rizzo produced RBI singles in the sixth inning for the first two hits off an otherwise-dominant Strasburg. Hendricks was even better, giving up only two singles in seven strong innings.
Rizzo added an RBI double off reliever Ryan Madson in the eighth. Carl Edwards Jr. threw a perfect inning and Wade Davis finished the two-hitter for a save.
Game 2 in the best-of-five series is Saturday, with Jon Lester set to start for Chicago against fellow left-hander Gio Gonzalez.
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Feb 2(Reuters) - Haima Automobile Group Co Ltd
* Says it and units accumulatively received subsidy of 99 million yuan from the government in 2017
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Nash logged 16:37 worth of ice time in Thursday's 4-3 win over the Predators.
Nash saw three minutes worth of power play time in the contest, but we'd expect that role to dwindle for him once top center Patrice Bergeron returns to action. In any case, Nash is generally entrenched as a bottom-six forward for the B's, which limits his fantasy upside. Nash is coming off a 2016-17 season in which he recorded seven goals and 17 points in 81 games, but he finished the campaign on a high note, suggesting that a modest uptick in production could be in order for him in 2017-18.
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick Four-Midday' game
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday afternoon's drawing of the "Pick Four-Midday" game were:
5-3-9-1, Fireball: 9
(five, three, nine, one; Fireball: nine)
A little brevity goes a long way
I've written before suggesting a length limit on letters to editor. Long letters often go unread. Thursday's paper includes an example of this, a well-intentioned letter but its message lost in words.
Everett Peirce
Basalt
Many people make the mistake of treating trivial things as important. This causes them to over-react and become too emotional. As a result, they respond negatively to situations that are, in fact, unimportant.
April 20 Guangdong Eastone Century Technology Co Ltd :
* Says it will pay cash dividend of 0.80 yuan(before tax)/10 shares and use additional paid-in capital to distribute 8 new shares for every 10 shares for 2016 to shareholders of record on April 25
* The company's shares will be traded ex-right and ex-dividend on April 26 and the dividend will be paid on April 26
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If Nicolas Cage really does only have three years of acting left, let's hope he spends them in movies that look better than. I know, you haven't heard of it, either. It seems to have sprung fully-formed from the ether where all previously unknown but completed Cage movies spring from.Directed by York Shackleton () and based on a true story, Cage plays old school cop Mike Chandler escorting a civilian on a ride along, only to be caught in the middle of a deadly bank heist. They soon find themselves outnumbered and outgunned in one of the longest and bloodiest standoffs in police history.It's possible there's more to this film than meets the eye, or at least is one of those "so awful it's fun" movies that Cage specializes in. If not then it's another disappointing blemish just as Cage seemed to be turning things around.Also starring Cory Hardrict, Ori Pfeffer, Weston Cage, and Michael Rainey Jr.,hits theaters and VOD on June 8th.
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Baku. 21 December. REPORT.AZ/ Currently, infrastructure of the Baku Stock Exchange (BSE) allows for 25,000 deals per second, and there are 138 financial instruments on the Stock Exchange.
Report informs, Chairman of the Baku Stock Exchange CJSC Management Board, Vugar Namazov said at the Capital Markets 2018 event in Baku.
According to him, the BSE platform fully meets the requirements of market participants - issuers and investors: "In 2016, the Stock Exchange platform has been renewed with participation of experts from South Korea and currently, it is in top 4 in the world for its opportunities. Now our main goal is to revive business through this platform".
Namazov also said that the Stock Exchange led by him is trying to apply new derivative financial instruments and thus, bring foreign investors to the Azerbaijani market.
Prime Minister, Andrew Holness, is reiterating the government’s commitment to constructing a bypass for Montego Bay, St James.
He made the commitment again on Wednesday while addressing the campus opening of Itel BPO Smart Solutions.
It’s said to be the largest locally owned business process outsourcing and contact centre in the country. This is the second such utterance by Mr Holness.
In June, the Prime Minister had reassured residents of Montego Bay that his government was working to make the long-awaited bypass a reality.
Mr Holness says the government doesn’t want to make an error with the project.
And, Mr Holness said the government is also committed to having the long-standing drainage problem in the city corrected.
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The third floor meeting room in the Government Center was packed on Monday night, Feb. 13, 2017, for a meeting of the Goodhue County Planning Advisory Commission and a public hearing on a proposed swine barn in Zumbrota Township. (photo by Kit Murray)
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Thousands of dollars in door prizes are up fro grabs. (Source: Virginia Bride Magazine)
Virginia Bride Magazine will hold a bridal show at The Science Museum of Virginia.
There’s even thousands of dollars in door prizes available, including a $1,000 grand prize from the Mrs. Virginia Organization.
Some of the demonstrations at the show will be cake and catering samples, hair and make-up demos and a fashion show.
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No concerning biological agents found in letter sent to FAA
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The FBI says a substance found in a letter sent to the Minneapolis office of the Federal Aviation Administration has tested negative for worrisome biological agents.
The FAA in Minneapolis was evacuated Tuesday after a letter containing the suspicious substance was found. Four people were hospitalized as a precaution.
FBI spokesman Michael Kulstad says Wednesday that tests were conducted and "came back negative for biological agents." But more testing is being done as authorities work to identify the substance.
The office houses employees involved in aircraft certification, security, pilot licensing and regulatory compliance. Authorities say air traffic control functions are not located in the building and were not affected.
Ken Paxton on implementation of sanctuary city ban that prohibits local police from limiting cooperation with federal immigration agents.
OAKLAND >> Protesters marched in California cities to decry racism in the wake of deadly violence that erupted at a white nationalist demonstration in Virginia.
In Oakland, hundreds of protesters gathered Saturday night to hear speakers and then marched peacefully downtown, chanting and waving signs and banners. Some of the protesters blocked Interstate 580 before being dispersed, The San Francisco Chronicle reported.
One of the downtown marchers carried a hand-crafted sign reading, “Call it what it is. White supremacy.”
The hastily arranged gathering was a response to events earlier Saturday in Charlottesville, Virginia. A car plowed into a crowd that was peacefully protesting a white nationalist rally, killing one person and injuring 19.
Authorities say the driver of the car, 20-year-old James Alex Fields Jr. of Ohio, was charged with second-degree murder.
A smaller rally held in Los Angeles Saturday evening was peaceful. Candlelight vigils were held in San Francisco and El Cajon in San Diego County.
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Corbin (5-2) took the loss Wednesday, allowing six runs on eight hits and a walk while striking out 10 over six innings against the Reds.
After being staked out to an early 4-0 lead, Corbin was done in by the long ball. He yielded a game-tying grand slam in the fourth inning before surrendering a two-run shot in the sixth. Even with the rare bad outing, Corbin was able to pad his strikeout numbers and is now posting an 11.7 K/9 that ranks behind only Max Scherzer, Gerrit Cole and Chris Sale among qualified starters. He'll look to rebound Tuesday against the Giants.
Super Bowl 52 is Sunday, and KTIV's Mark Freund and Brad Pautsch have been in Minneapolis, MN all week previewing the big game.
Here are their predictions for the game:
Brad Pautsch's Prediction:
"I talked to Dave Croston of Sgt. Bluff on Friday. He's the father of Patriots lineman Cole Croston. He told me he feels New England has a better coach, a better QB and more experience. I have to agree. Also, the Pats five Super Bowl wins have come by a total of 19 points, so they know how to win close games. I'm going with New England to win a close one, 28-24."
Mark Freund's Prediction:
"Regardless of how Nick Foles plays - Philly's defense can keep them in any game. I think that D-Line gets some pressure on Tom Brady. Which could make Brady throw some questionable balls into a good secondary. The Birds are 4 and a half point underdogs. Give me the Eagles to beat the spread - but lose the game. Brady squeaks by to earn his 6th ring, 23-21."
Kickoff is at 5:30 Sunday on KTIV, with pregame starting at noon.
TAIPEI, April 28 Taiwan's economy grew 2.56 percent in the first quarter of 2017 from the same period a year earlier, preliminary data from the statistics agency showed on Friday. The result was better than an expansion of 2.45 percent forecast by economists in a Reuters po1ll. Q1 2017 Reuters poll Q4 2016 Q3 2016 GDP (y/y) +2.56 +2.45 +2.88 +2.12 GDP (SAAR) +2.93 +1.82 +3.99 The figures will be revised in about two to three weeks. A full table can be found at www.dgbas.gov.tw (Reporting by Jeanny Kao; Writing by Faith Hung; Editing by Kim Coghill)
Monday, April 17 – Monday, April 17 – Writer and former fraud investigator Nick Sconce joins us to discuss waste, fraud and abuse in the health insurance industry, and he suggests some ways to help address the crisis in the cost of healthcare coverage. ~~~ Tom Isern shares a Plains Folk essay called “Reapers of the Dust.” ~~~ The lawn and garden questions keep pouring in. Send yours to mainstreet@prairiepublic.org. Horticulturist Ron Smith joins us with the answers. ~~~ We have a Natural North Dakota essay from Chuck Lura called “Early Spring Wildflowers.”
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Dallas has already plugged a few holes in their 2016-2017 leaking ship. They've got a coach who has explicitly penciled in Tyler Seguin as Dallas' number one center.
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West Ham United will reject any bid from Marseille to re-sign Dimitri Payet during the January transfer window with strong indications that the French club are trying to bring back their former player.
A fee of 40million euros (£34million) has been mooted for Payet but West Ham have no intention of letting their 29-year-old play-maker leave during this campaign.
Payet was signed from Marseille in the summer of 2015 for a fee of up to £14million and enjoyed a fantastic first season at West Ham which earned him a place in France’s Euro 2016 squad where he was one of his country’s star performers.
One of the finest examples of that style in the city, a spacious, bi-level corner penthouse condo in Northern Liberties' Cigar Factory, is now on the market. Its chic factor is through the wood-beamed, steel-supported roof, enhanced by exposed ductwork and brick walls, a spiral staircase and a super-sleek Eurostyle kitchen in the open main living space.
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An employee of Wal-Mart in Bellefontaine that had worked there for the past 11 years has been terminated after being caught shoplifting over several months. Bellefontaine Police report that on Friday morning around 8:30 am a Wal-Mart loss prevention associate, Timarie Casteel, observed one of her employees stealing items from the store.
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MGM Resorts International - Gabelli issued their FY2021 earnings per share estimates for shares of MGM Resorts International in a research report issued to clients and investors on Monday. Gabelli analyst A. Trivison forecasts that the brokerage will post earnings of $2.55 per share for the year.
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INDIANAPOLIS -- Indianapolis Colts coach Chuck Pagano says Andrew Luck is "making progress" as he continues to undergo rehab in Europe.
Pagano made the announcement Monday. He says the Colts have been in touch with Luck through email and text messages.
Luck has not played since having surgery in January on his throwing shoulder after playing the 2016 season with a partially torn labrum.
It looked like Luck might return after returning to practice in October. But when the pain lingered, Luck sought additional opinions and eventually Indianapolis put him on season-ending injured reserve in November.
At the time, general manager Chris Ballard said he did not believe Luck will need additional surgery.
Luck has not answered questions since going on injured reserve.
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LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — After eight surgeries and nearly losing his left leg, Chicago Bears tight end Zach Miller still refuses to rule out a return to the football field.
In his first visit to Halas Hall since his Oct. 29 injury, Miller on Monday expressed thanks for the support he received from the Bears, teammates and fans after vascular surgery to repair a torn artery resulting from a knee injury.
“I’ve been a football player my whole life,” Miller said. “I would love to play football. We’ll cross that road when it’s time.”
Miller said the possibility of losing his left leg was very real in the hours after the injury against the Saints.
He has been through all those surgeries, some related to the dislocated knee and some to the artery. It’s possible he may require more operations.
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Flynn Resigns
National Security Advisor Michael Flynn has resigned.
After less than a month on the job, Michael Flynn has resigned. Before President Trump was sworn in last month, Flynn had a phone conversation with the Russian ambassador to the United States. They allegedly discussed recent US sanctions against Russia; a potential violation of the the Logan act, which bars private citizens from entering negotiations with a foreign government. Gen. Keith Kellogg will be taking over for Flynn on an interim basis. Former CIA director David Petraeus and vice Admiral Robert Harward are also being discussed as possible successors.
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OLDE FASHIONED The Process Of Paper Marbling Is Just As Cool As The Finished Product
Paper marbling dates back centuries, to a time when hand-made books were the norm. At Oberlin College's letterpress studio, students of the craft are making beautiful prints like this one.
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Authorities in Florida say someone splashed red paint around a Confederate memorial park.
Hillsborough County sheriff's officials said in a news release that a passer-by called 911 after seeing that paint had been tossed on and around the memorial's columns and derogatory comments were scrawled in paint. The site is on private property near Tampa on Florida's west coast.
Other Confederate memorials in the area been targeted as well.
Hillsborough County commissioners voted on July 19 to remove a different monument in the county, this one in downtown Tampa and on county property, after several heated meetings filled with public discussion.
On Wednesday, the commission is scheduled to discuss the monument again with an update on the relocation.
It took over 30 years to get to this point but Ganohkwasra now has a sexual assault center for men, women, and children. “We are ready to do a lot of healing for this community. We are going to be bringing in our traditions our cultures and ready to work with people,” said Sandi Montour who is the Executive Director at Ganohkwasra. Ganohkwasra received funding from the Ministry of the Attorney General to help renovate one of their second stage housing units and transform it into a center where people can get help if they have been effected by sexual assault. Peggie Logan is the supervisor of the new program that Ganohkwasra is offering and thinks this can end some of the generational trauma. “There are so many families and…
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The singer-songwriter, 25, posted a video on Twitter in which he waves to fans while smiling and holding up a piece of white A4 paper with the words "New music coming Friday!!" scrawled on it. The star announced a year ago that he was "taking a break... to travel the world and see everything I missed", but promised fans he would be back with his third album, which he called "the best thing I have made so far".
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NFL teams have the option of adding a fifth year to first-round rookie contracts after a player’s third season. The fifth year is guaranteed for injury. Players selected with the first through 10th picks can earn a fifth-year salary that is the average of the 10 highest salaries at their position. For players drafted 11th through 32nd, the fifth-year salary is the average of the third- through 25th-highest salaries for a player’s position.
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MODESTO, Calif. (AP) — A Northern California city has agreed to pay $2.65 million to the family of a mentally ill Gulf War veteran fatally shot by police in 2014 after his family called 911.
The Sacramento Bee reports Tuesday the agreement between the city of Lodi and the family of Parminder Singh Shergill settles a federal lawsuit the family filed accusing the officers of excessive force.
Shergill was killed after his sister-in-law called 911 and said he was a paranoid schizophrenic who was "going crazy" and was attacking his mother. Shergill's family says he suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder after participating in Operation Desert Storm in the 1990s.
Officers fatally shot Shergill as he walked through his neighborhood after they said he charged at them with a knife. Shergill's family disputes that account.
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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP)  Volkswagen plans to build a new five-passenger SUV in Chattanooga.
According to a person briefed on details, the company will invest $340 million to bring the vehicle to market. The person revealed this information on condition of anonymity to avoid pre-empting an official announcement Monday in Chattanooga, where Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Hinrich J. Woebcken, president and chief executive of Volkswagen Group of America Inc. are expected to attend.
The German carmaker describes the vehicle as a variant of the seven-passenger Atlas, designed and engineered for the American market. The Chattanooga plant also manufactures the Passat and the Atlas.
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Baku. 16 March. REPORT.AZ/ "So far, BP and its co-venturers have invested over $72 mln in social projects in Azerbaijan".
Report informs, "BP Azerbaijan" Vice-President on Communications, External Affairs and Regional Strategy Bakhtiyar Aslanbayli said at the re-opening of School of Project Management.
According to him, the company will focus on the implementation of social projects in the future: "This school has more than 300 graduates. Nationalization procedures will be implemented next year and teachers will be the Azerbaijanis".
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BP and co-venturers have signed a memorandum of intent as a part of the re-opening of the School of Project Management. "BP Azerbaijan" Vice-President B. Aslanbayli signed the document on behalf of the partners.
Also, the document was signed by rector of the Baku Higher Oil School Elmar Gasimov and Director of TwentyEighty Strategy Execution Andy Dorling.
Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, R-Wis., speaks at a tax reform town hall with employees at the Dixon Valve & Coupling Company factory in Chestertown, Md., Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017. The National Rifle Association joined the Trump administration and top congressional Republicans in a surprising joint embrace of a gun control measure, albeit a narrow one: to regulate “bump stocks,” legal devices the Las Vegas shooter apparently used to effectively automate his weapons _ to lethal effect. Ryan added his support, too, as have other top Republicans. “Obviously we need to look at how we can tighten up the compliance with this law so that fully automatic weapons are banned,” the Wisconsin Republican told reporters at an event in Chestertown, Md. Patrick Semansky AP Photo
Nepra increases power tariff
ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) on Tuesday increased electricity price per unit by Rs 1.32. A notification has been issued in this regard. The NEPRA states that increase in electricity prices occurred in the capacity of monthly fuel adjustment in the month of May. Now, the electricity consumers would have to face Rs 15.65 billion additional burden.
Hand puppets are funny; they just are.
I’ve done a few cartoons with them before, but this one is my favorite, I think. I get to use the word “proxy,” the puppet is named “Mr. Handsington,” and I quite like how the cityscape in the background turned out.
I don’t know that this would go over in real life given the current job climate, but I think we can all agree that at the very least, hand puppets are funny.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Lipocine Inc
* Lipocine announces FDA acknowledgement of Tlando (LPCN 1021) NDA resubmission; PDUFA goal date, February 8, 2018
* FDA deemed resubmission a complete response to June 2016 CRL that requested additional information related to dosing algorithm for proposed label Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Baku. 28 November. REPORT.AZ/ "There is a court decision on Arsen Bagdasaryan, one of the two Armenian saboteurs kept in Azerbaijan. That person was arrested for a crime committed on the contact line. He is not considered a prisoner of war as he was arrested by a court decision".
Report informs, Deputy Head of the Working Group of the State Commission on Prisoners of War, Hostages and Missing Persons, Eldar Samadov told reporters.
He noted that certain works are underway together with international organizations related to another person, Zaver Karapetyan: "This person is still kept in Azerbaijan. The conditions for his detention in line with all international norms and standards. International organizations visit him at any time. Azerbaijan always fulfills its commitments".
NEW YORK, March 30 Investors poured $5.6 billion into U.S.-based taxable-bond funds during the latest week, data from Lipper showed on Thursday.
Stock funds in the United States attracted $1.8 billion over the same week, which ended March 29, the data showed.
(Reporting by Trevor Hunnicutt)
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On May 17, representatives from Environmental Systems Corp. (ESC) and Eversource Energy presented Technical Industries Inc. in Torrington with a rebate check of $58,736 for their participation in a recent energy efficiency incentive program. The energy upgrades totaling at $117,472 that Technical Industries chose to invest in included LED lighting, an Air Compressor and Dryer and air leak repairs. After the 50 percent incentive, Technical Industries paid $58,736 out of pocket. In addition to better lighting and the new mechanical systems improved reliability, Technical Industries will enjoy long term savings on future energy bills. Annual savings on energy bills are now estimated to be $23,106, according to a written statement. less
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A Newport Beach businessman who was one of three people killed when a helicopter crashed into a home Tuesday is remembered by his children as the ultimate family man who radiated warmth and passion.
Joseph Anthony Tena, 60, was identified as one of four people aboard the Robinson R44 copter when it slammed into a home on Shearwater Place near Egret Court in the Bayview Terrace community of Newport Beach.
Kimberly Lynne Watzman, 45, of Santa Monica and Brian Reichelt, 56, of Hollywood, Fla., also died in the crash. Two other people — a passenger in the helicopter and a pedestrian on the ground — were injured, authorities said.
The four-seat helicopter went down shortly after taking off from John Wayne Airport on its way to Catalina Island, according to Joshua Cawthra, a senior investigator with the National Transportation Safety Board.
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MILAN, April 6 Italian market regulator has summoned Assogestioni, whose funds invest in Telecom Italia , after reports that it met with the phone group's top shareholder ahead of a shareholder meeting in May, two sources close to the matter said.
A source confirmed Italian media reports that the CEO of Vivendi, which has a 24 percent stake in Telecom Italia, had met the minority shareholder group earlier this week. Vivendi and Assogestioni are due to present rival slates of candidates for Telecom Italia's new board by the end of Sunday.
Sources have said Vivendi is considering putting its CEO Arnaud de Puyfontaine forward as Telecom Italia's next chairman, potentially aggravating concerns about the French group's growing influence over Italian companies. (Reporting by Maria Pia Quaglia and Agnieszka Flak)
Police say a man has been charged with felony murder in the strangling a woman and her 2-year-old son at a home in suburban Atlanta.
It was a disappointing start to the weekend for Manchester City.
The Blues opened up a 16-point lead in the Premier League with a 1-1 draw with Burnley at Turf Moor.
City took the lead as Danilo smashed in a beautiful curling effort to open the scoring in style.
The Blues had Ederson to thank soon after as he dived brilliantly to deny Ben Mee an equaliser.
After the break City continued to dominate proceedings but were unable to kill the game off.
Burnley grabbed a deserved late equaliser when Johann Gudmundsson cooly volleyed level.
In terms of team news, David Silva misses out due to a hip injury, while John Stones remains sidelined after missing the midweek victory over West Brom through illness.
Pep Guardiola raised a few eyebrows when he named only six substitutes for the match.
Scroll down to see how the match unfolded from Turf Moor.
March 31 Fastforward Innovations Ltd:
* Stephen Dattels, co-chairman of company, has resigned from his role with company with immediate effect
* Jim mellon, current co-chairman, will assume role of chairman Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bangalore.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com)
March 28 OSG Corporation Co Ltd
* Says it completed the off-floor distribution of shares on March 28
* Says 200,000 shares of its common stock were sold at the price of 1,033 yen per share
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Mashonaland East Minister of State, David Musabayana says there is need for change of attitude among staff in government institutions to improve service delivery.Musabayana, who has been on a tour of government institutions in the province, was at Marondera Hospital where he met frustrated patients who had taken hours to be served.Musabayana, who was accompanied by Marondera Central legislator, Lawrence Katsiru, told the hospital management that there is need for training and staff motivation to change their attitude towards work.Marondera Provincial Hospital is the province's referral centre and currently has a vacancy rate of 33 percent in specialist doctors, 22 percent in sisters in charge and 3,4 percent for general nurses.
Eye black is mostly useless, so you might as well have fun with it. Bryce Harper likes to do his like he’s in a death metal band but Hanley Ramirez went with a more whimsical approach on Sunday.
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LANCASTER, Pa. (WHTM) – A country music festival in Lancaster County this weekend will have extra security.
Trace Adkins is headlining “Fallfest 26” at Overlook Community Campus in Manheim Township.
“Security has been increased. There will be some things that folks are going to see. There is going to be things that people are not going to see,” said Rich Creeger, program director at WIOV-FM. “The main objective is that everybody comes out, feel safe, and have themselves a great time.”
The concert is Sunday. Tickets are $5.
No coolers are allowed.
Jeff Bezos was, for about four hours, the richest man in the world. (He's still in the top three, so there's no point in shedding any tears.)
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At this level of success, Bezos seems less like a human being and the more like the walking, talking manifestation of sentient business acumen, the avatar of the most outlandish reaches of career achievement in 2017.
But Bezos, for all his billions, is just a person like you or I – a living, breathing person who had to put in a little legwork on his climb to the top.
Suppose Bezos – for some reason – found himself on the hunt for a new job. Suppose he, like the rest of us, had to condense his career down to a one-page resume to fire off into the waiting maws of ATSs across the internet. What would that resume look like?
Below is one possible interpretation from the folks at resume-builder Novoresume; maybe it'll give you some ideas for your own resume/career path:
Remember when Jaimie Alexander told TVLine that Blindspot‘s Jane and Zapata would be going undercover together and it’d be “very fun”? She teased, “We will not look like ourselves, let’s put it that way!”
Jaimie tells no lies, as evidenced by these first photos from the head-turning op.
In the episode “Mum’s The Word” (airing Friday, March 30 on NBC), the FBI team and Avery attend a gala hosted by their target Hank Crawford (played by special guest star David Morse) in hopes of arresting him. And to that end, Jane and Zapata (played by Audrey Esparza) must dress the part, donning dynamic ‘dos and glam gowns. Check out the photos above and below, then share your reaction.
NBC’s Blindspot continues Season 3 this Friday at 8/7c with “Artful Dodge.”
Want more scoop on Blindspot, or for any other show? Email InsideLine@tvline.com and your question may be answered via Matt’s Inside Line.
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Letting go of clutter is hard to do. Anyone who has encountered the teachings of Japanese cleaning guru Marie Kondo knows that minimalism is currently all the rage; her housekeeping manual, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, has inspired legions of readers to throw away their unneeded belongings. We love all things related to organization and have to admit to clearing out our drawers and closets in a fit of aspirational tidying ourselves.
Not everyone, though, is on board with KonMari, the nickname Kondo gave her techniques. As with any good trend, there's a corresponding backlash. A writer for The New York Times extolled the virtues of living a life surrounded by things in an article called "Let's Celebrate the Art of Clutter."
Whether you're pro- or anticlutter, you must admit there's a certain calmness to be found in a well-organized drawer. Read through to see 25 examples of Marie's method at work, and see if you aren't a little inspired to take a turn at organizing your own home.
Police say seven people, including three teenagers, were injured in a New Year's Day shooting in Miami-Dade's West Little River neighbourhood.
The Miami Herald reports that police say the victims were standing outside a house at around 6 p.m. Sunday when a car pulled and someone inside opened fire.
Police say six of the victims are in stable condition. A 17-year-old is in critical condition.
Police say there may be more than one suspect. A description of the suspect's vehicle was not given.
Three people were injured in clashes between militants and local tribes in the Sinai peninsula in a fight that began when militants shot at a truck smuggling cigarettes into the area, Egyptian security officials said Monday.
The officials told The Associated Press that ISIS militants launched RPG attacks on Sunday in their stronghold around the city of Rafah in response to the kidnapping of three ISIS fighters by local tribes.
Last month, female teachers commuting from North Sinai's urban center, El-Arish, to Rafah reported being stopped by militants twice in one week and were asked not to take the road without a male relative in compliance with Islamic law.
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Author Raymond Ockille hosted the launch of his first book, Rag to Rose, on June 10 at the Auditorium of the Government Campus Plaza, Richmond Street, Port-of-Spain.
The Rag to Rose (RtR) book is an intervention-based tool designed to change the “rag mentality” of inadequacy and hopelessness to a positive, “rose”. In fact, the term rose is actually an acronym for Resolute, Organising, Sacrifice and Empowered.
Ockille is an active individual who has aspired to impact society in a positive way. As a young adult he had to overcome the influence of the slums and an estranged relationship with his family. Today, through various organisations, he works closely with youth as a mentor, counsellor and motivational speaker.
The launch was one filled with performances such as skits, spoken word and a steelpan rendition. Specially invited guests also took the opportunity on the evening to have their newly-purchased copies of Rag to Rose signed by the author.
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - A special unit at the Nebraska State Penitentiary houses men who once served in the military and are trying to find a way back to their core values.
The Lincoln Journal Star reports that the Veterans Service Group began in December 2016 with 40 beds. Officials hoped that putting like-minded people with similar experiences and training in a unit together would create a positive environment.
Inmates in the unit must prove verified military service with an honorable discharge, have no misconduct reports in the last six months and agree to participate in veterans programs.
Many of the men deal with post-traumatic stress and depression or have turned to alcohol and drugs. The unit emphasizes the military values of honor, respect and truth to help them recover.
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With year-over-year sales up 84.8%, Walk-On’s Bistreaux & Bar captured the top spot in two categories of Technomic’s 2018 Top 500 Chain Restaurant Report.
The Baton Rouge-based chain ranks No. 1 in two fastest-growing categories: full-service U.S. restaurant chain with less than $200 million in annual sales, and full-service sports bars.
“We have been extremely selective in choosing our franchise partners, and that has paid dividends in so many ways,” Brandon Landry, Walk-On’s Enterprises founder and co-owner, says in a statement.
Scott Taylor, Walk-On’s president and chief operating officer, adds the chain will soon open its 20th restaurant and has plans to open several more this year and next.
Chicago-based Technomic’s annual report offers insights and forecast into the performance of U.S.-based restaurants.
PeopleReady is a $1.6 billion sp... PetSmart Announces the First of Nearly 90 Semi-Truck Deliveries of Donated Pet Food Through Its Buy a Bag, Give a Meal Program; Truck Loads Totaling 15 Million-Plus Meals Roll out to Destinations across North America Beginning This Summer )--PetSmart announced today it has begun to deliver the first of nearly 90 initial semi-truck loads of pet food through its historic Buy a Bag, Give a Meal* program, where it... )--KB Home today announced that it will release earnings for its second quarter ended May 31, 2017 after the market closes on Tuesday, June 27, 2017.
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All eyes were on Meek Mill at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on Tuesday.
The rapper wasted no time catching up with his city’s NBA team, hopping in team co-owner Michael Rubin’s helicopter and heading straight to the 76ers’ playoff game agains the Miami Heat.
He arrived in time to ring the team’s bell as part of the pregame ceremonies, and he was accompanied to the court by Rubin and comedian Kevin Hart, who he sat courtside with during the game.
Meek Mill was released from prison and went right to the 76ers game. (David Swanson/AP)
Mill was released earlier Tuesday after five months in prison after the Supreme Court of Pennsylvanis ruled for his immediate release on unsecured bail.
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ABU DHABI Feb 14 Aldar Properties, the state-linked builder of Abu Dhabi's Formula One circuit, expects sales of 3 billion dirhams ($816.8 million) in 2017, down from 3.5 billion dirhams in 2016, Chief Financial Officer Greg Fewer said on Tuesday.
The company may also refinance its $750 million sukuk maturing in 2018, he said in an earnings call after the release of fourth-quarter results.
Aldar posted a net attributable profit of 727.9 million dirhams in the three months to Dec. 31, 2016, Reuters calculated from financial statements in the absence of a quarterly breakdown. That compared with a profit of 734.6 million dirhams in the prior-year period. ($1 = 3.6728 UAE dirham) (Reporting By Stanley Carvalho; Writing by Tom Arnold; Editing by Subhranshu Sahu)
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A female employee who was sexually assaulted by a co-worker aboard a luxury yacht in Florida has been awarded more than $70 million in damages by a jury.
Court documents show the Broward County jury reached its verdict Monday for the victim. Island Girl Ltd. is the owner of the 130-foot yacht Endless Summer and will have to pay out the damages. The lawsuit accused the owners of negligence and failing to provide property security.
The deckhand who assaulted the woman pleaded guilty to sexual battery in 2016. Rafael Dowgwillowicz-Nowicki was sentenced to two years in prison.
The woman told police he entered her cabin drunk and threatened to kill her if she did not have sex with him.
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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Chicago rapper Chief Keef has been released from a jail in South Dakota where he was charged with marijuana possession.
The rapper, whose legal name is Keith Cozart, was arrested Monday at the Sioux Falls Regional Airport where officials say marijuana was found in his carry-on bag.
Cozart is facing a felony charge for possessing a marijuana edible and two misdemeanors for possessing marijuana and drug paraphernalia. He appeared Tuesday in a Sioux Falls court where a judge set bond at $2,000. The Minnehaha County Jail said Wednesday that Cozart is no longer in custody.
Cozart performed on Sunday at an anti-bullying celebrity basketball event at the University of Sioux Falls.
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Speed Donating is an organ donor registration initiative for European countries. A partner project called Speed Donating Singles, co-ordinated by Robin Richards of Dutch Uncles, has set up a database of stems and audio from various artists in an effort to help promote signing up as an organ donor. Wild Beasts, Everything Everything, Public Service Broadcasting, British Sea Power, Maxine Peake, and many more have contributed stems, which can be downloaded for free. “The stems database represents the organ donor register,” Richards said in a press release. “The ease with which is it to upload a stem to help somebody make a track is representative of how simple it is to sign up to the organ donation register and potentially save a life.” Find them on the Speed Donating Singles website.
White Sox right-hander James Shields discusses his upcoming return to the rotation after being sidelined for nearly two months with a strained right lat muscle. (Colleen Kane/Chicago Tribune)
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The Who is taking up residency at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas this summer.
Caesars Entertainment announced Monday that the Rock and Roll Hall of Famers will become the first rock band to take up residence at the hotel-casino's Colosseum since the venue opened in 2003.
The first run opens July 29 with six shows through Aug. 11. Tickets go on Friday at prices from $76 to $501.
The Who have sold more than 100 million records since forming in 1964. Their hit albums include "My Generation," "Tommy" and "Quadrophenia."
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - An internationally watched Senate election is down to Alabama voters.
The controversies surrounding Republican Roy Moore give Democrat Doug Jones an opening in the GOP-dominated state. Polls open Tuesday morning.
Multiple women have accused Moore of sexual misconduct with teen girls when he was in his 30s. Moore is now 70 and denies the charges. He's telling voters they know his character already.
Jones is saying decency must prevail. He's urging Alabama voters to see the race as a crossroads with an opportunity to avoid repeating past mistakes that harm the state's image.
No Democrat has won an Alabama Senate seat since 1992. That was Sen. Richard Shelby. He's now a Republican who says he didn't vote for Moore.
Susquehanna updates on Marriott International (MAR -0.5% ) ahead of the company's upcoming earnings report and conference call Q&A with management.
Analyst Rachael Rothman's preview: "Marriott should have a fair bit to talk about on its 1Q18 call. The company recently announced the initial merger of the Marriott and Starwood loyalty programs, including new tier requirements and benefits. Although the merger hasn't yet taken effect, investors will want to know what the reaction has been from elite guests, owners, and loyalty program experts, and if there has been any change in booking patterns as a result...We expect management will also talk about its opportunistic 16.5mln share, 5%, repurchase from HNA, along with its plans for additional returns of capital over the balance of 2018."
Susquehanna takes its price target on Marriott to $163.
Marriott is due to report on May 8.
Jeffry Couch has been appointed editor and general manager of the Belleville News-Democrat.
Couch has led the BND’s newsroom for nearly 14 years.
Tony Berg, Midwest regional publisher for McClatchy, the BND’s owner, announced Couch’s expanded role during a staff meeting on Thursday.
Man who befriended undercover cop on Facebook loses appeal
DOVER, Del. (AP) — Delaware's Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from a felon convicted on gun charges after accepting a Facebook "friend" request from an undercover police officer.
A court panel on Tuesday said a detective's viewing of 40-year-old Terrance Everett's Facebook page did not violate constitutional prohibitions against illegal searches.
Everett was sentenced as a habitual offender last year to 15 years in prison after being convicted of possession of a firearm by a person prohibited.
Everett was arrested in 2015 after accepting a friend request about two years earlier from a detective using a fictitious Facebook profile.
The detective then used information gained from Everett's posts, including a photo of showing a handgun on a nightstand, to obtain a search warrant for Everett's house, where officers found a loaded 9mm pistol.
CNN will host an exclusive town hall August 21 featuring House Speaker Paul Ryan in Racine, Wisconsin, CNN announced on Monday.
The town hall will be moderated by CNN’s Jake Tapper, and Ryan will take questions from constituents living in his southeast Wisconsin congressional district.
The town hall comes as Ryan is preparing to return to Capitol Hill to address deadlines on the federal budget and the need to address the debt ceiling.
He’s expected to be asked questions about the federal budget, tax reform, infrastructure and President Donald Trump — and is also expected to outline House Republicans priorities for the fall.
The town hall will air at 9 p.m. ET on CNN, CNN en Español, CNN International, and will be carried by CNN’s SiriusXM Channel 116 and the Westwood One Radio Network. It will also stream on CNNGo and CNNGo apps.
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* Says april total sales of 246,310 vehicles versus 227,096 vehicles last year
* Says april two-wheeler sales of 241,007 vehicles versus 222,350 vehicles last year
* Says april three-wheeler sales of 5303 vehicles versus 4,746 vehicles last year
* Says april export sales of 40221 vehicles versus 28,354 vehicles last year
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FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. – The Peace Gallery North is hosting the Flora and Fauna event which kicks off tonight with its opening reception.
The Block Prints by Catherine Ruddell and Driftwood Sculpture by Michelle Pringle will feature wine and cheese, live music from the Intermezzo Trio and will allow people to meet the artists and view the art at tonight’s opening.
The shows opening reception is from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. tonight and the event runs until October 28th. People wanting to view the art can visit the Gallery during hours of operation until the end of October. Admission is free.
South Korea's Naver Corp to open a startup incubator in Paris
PARIS, June 15 South Korea's Naver Corp plans to open a startup incubator in the new Paris mega-campus for start-ups 'Station F' that has been funded by billionaire Xavier Niel, said Fleur Pellerin, founder of venture capital investor Korelya Capital.
DETROIT (AP) — Authorities say an anthropologist will perform an autopsy on a severely decomposed body found inside a parked car in Detroit.
Wayne County Medical Examiner’s Office spokesman Lloyd Jackson says a Michigan State University anthropologist is scheduled to conduct the autopsy Tuesday. He said Monday that medical examiners concluded an anthropologist will have to determine the gender, age, timing of death, and perhaps how the person died.
Police say a man interested in buying a house made the gruesome discovery Thursday in the home’s garage. Jackson described the bones as dark and leathery and covered in a sweater, shirt and pants.
Detroit police spokesman Dan Donakowski says tenants of the home told officers they never entered the garage because the landlord prohibited it. Donakowski had no further updates on Monday.
Dinosaurs aren’t real but that didn’t stop this guy from being so scared he jumped in a river to get away from this prank
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A Philadelphia sports radio personality says he lost a weekly television gig after saying a female announcer calling an NFL game "sounds unnatural."
Mike Missanelli said on his radio show that he was fired from "Sports Sunday" on WPVI, Philadelphia's ABC station.
He says it's because on Tuesday he questioned why ESPN was using Beth Mowins to do play-by-play on ESPN's Monday Night Football double-header.
He says he has no one to blame but himself and calls it a "harsh result."
The firing comes the same week Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton made sexist comments to a female reporter. When a Charlotte newspaper reporter asked Newton about a wide receiver's route running, Newton laughed and said, "it's funny to hear a female talk about routes." He has apologized.
New York Police Department officials told the city council on Wednesday that a proposed bill that would require public disclosure of police surveillance would put officers at risk and hinder terrorism investigations.
But council members on the Public Safety Committee said the legislation would add a level of transparency and accountability that has been missing from the department.
“The way this bill is written right now it...
A real festive treat at Sheffield Cathedral. Hear the Carlton Main Frickley Colliery Band and the choir of Sheffield Cathedral at the ever popular Brass and Voices concert.
This is the 23rd annual event raising funds for Sheffield Cathedral. Doors open at 6.30pm. Tickets are £12.50 each and are available from the Cathedral gift shop.
Please note seats are unreserved and they cannot take telephone bookings.
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NEWARK, N.J. (AP)  A former Rutgers University professor whose conviction for sexually assaulting a disabled man was overturned has pleaded guilty to aggravated criminal sexual contact.
Anna Stubblefield entered her plea Monday as part of a deal with Essex County prosecutors in New Jersey. They will recommend she receive a four-year prison term when she's sentenced May 7.
Stubblefield had testified at trial that she and the man were in love. He has cerebral palsy and can't speak, but Stubblefield said he consented to the relationship by communicating on a keyboard.
Prosecutors said Stubblefield used her position to take advantage of the then-29-year-old man.
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Stubblefield was convicted in 2015 and sentenced to 12 years in prison. But an appeals court ruled last July that she should get a new trial with a new judge.
As Our Girl fans will be well aware, the army drama starring Michelle Keegan is usually on Tuesdays at 9pm – but a minor football tournament called the World Cup has been messing with that.
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Last week, episode 4 of the BBC1 show moved ten minutes later to 9:10pm on Tuesday and this week the Beeb has wisely decided that it doesn’t want to put Our Girl up against the England v Colombia game on ITV so it has moved days.
That means that the latest episode of Our Girl will air on Wednesday 4th July at 9pm (except in Wales where it will air on Thursday 5th July at 9pm).
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Vegas judge top fundraiser in race for Nevada Supreme Court
CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — If elections were determined solely by fundraising, Clark County District Court Judge Elissa Cadish would be the runaway winner in the five-way Nevada Supreme Court race to replace retiring Justice Michael Cherry.
The Las Vegas Review-Journal reports that Cadish raised more than $370,000 from Jan. 1 to May 18, more than six times the next-highest $60,000 raised by state Court of Appeals Judge Jerry Tao.
Campaign finance reports released last week showed Las Vegas attorney Alan Lefebvre raised $45,000, Lyon County District Judge Leon Aberasturi raised $24,600 and Carson City attorney John Rutledge raised about $6,000.
Tao noted that Cadish announced her campaign in December, earlier than the others, and said he's comfortable with his fundraising.
Early voting has begun, and the primary is June 12.
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Life term in 1991 murder of LA fashion school student
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office says a man has been sentenced to life in prison without possibility of parole for the 1991 murder of a fashion school student.
Ahjeeb Jamal Boyd was sentenced Monday on one count of first-degree murder with a special allegation of rape.
The body of 22-year-old Jill Dara Sampson was found on Sept. 29, 1991, in a burning car in South Los Angeles. She was a student at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandise in downtown Los Angeles.
DNA evidence recovered from the victim led to Boyd, who was arrested in February 2014.
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1602 - The Bodleian Library at the University of Oxford was opened to the public.
1605 - Robert Catesby, ringleader of the Gunpowder Plotters, was killed.
1895 - While experimenting with electricity, Wilhelm Röntgen discovered the X-ray.
1901 - Bloody clashes took place in Athens following the translation of the Gospels into demotic Greek.
1960 - Senator John F Kennedy was elected President of the United States, at 43 years of age the youngest president to be elected in the nation’s history .
1965 - The Murder (Abolition of Death Penalty) Act 1965 was given Royal Assent, formally abolishing the death penalty in the United Kingdom.
1974 - A police hunt was launched for Lord Lucan, following the murder of his children’s nanny and an attack on his estranged wife.
1987 - Eleven people were killed and 63 injured after a bomb exploded during a Remembrance Day service at Enniskillen in County Fermanagh.
2016 - Despite trailing in most polls, Donald Trump was elected president of the United States.
The search for an attempted murder suspect in Sand Mountain is over.
The Albertville Police Department said Jeremy Heath Freeman turned himself in just before midnight Tuesday.
Police say Freeman got into a domestic argument with his wife Tuesday afternoon and shot at her as she drove away. She wasn't hit but got minor cuts from the shattered car window,
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Santa Monica’s celebrity magnet high-rise rental at 1221 Ocean Ave. is getting a multimillion-dollar makeover by Donald Bren’s Irvine Co., in part due to festering mold. Public records show that...
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An English adaptation of Mozart's The Magic Flute! Music, movement, and a giant snake collide in this collaboration between three of Milwaukee's most inventive performing arts groups! Featuring performers from Quasimondo Physical Theatre, Milwaukee Opera Theatre, and Cadance Collective.
Performance Dates & Times:
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Saturday, January 21 - 1:00 PM
Monday, January 23 - 7:30 PM
Wednesday, January 25 - 7:30 PM
Friday, January 27 - 7:30 PM
Saturday, January 28 - 1:00 PM
Sunday, January 29 - 1:00 PM
Location: Tripoli Shrine Center, 3000 W Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53208
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Larry Omer King, 75 of Columbus, died Saturday, May 26, 2018 at his home.
He was born May 17, 1943 in Richwood to the late William Omer and Clara E. (Jerew) King.
Larry had been featured as an Easter Seals Child when he was younger. He was an avid Ohio State Football fan. He loved cars and was very knowledgeable about makes and models. He was an aggressive board game player and was a fan of bluegrass music.
He is survived by a sister, Sharon (Timothy) Landon, and a brother, Ronald (Teresa) King, all of Lakeview, and eight nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at 1:00 PM at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home, Richwood, with Dean Henderson officiating. Burial will follow in Price Cemetery. Friends may call one hour prior to the service.
Memorial gifts may be made to United Cerebral Palsy, 1825 K Street NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20006.
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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The FDA is proposing to change the amount of nicotine in cigarettes, decreasing it to a point which would decrease the addictive properties.
“This is what I would consider one of the bigger steps that they’ve taken since they’ve gained regulatory authority,” said Dr. Richard O’Connor, a professor of oncology.
Doctors at Roswell Park, like Dr. Richard O’Connor, say this move would impact every cigarette sold and smoked.
“If you take it out of cigarettes, in principle, that should make it much easier to quit.”
The doctor says the FDA is seeking feedback from health professionals about changing the regulations. He believes it could be several years until the regulation is enacted and nicotine levels change.
Reliever Danny Farquhar was taken to a hospital after he passed out in the dugout in the sixth inning of Chicago's 10-0 loss Friday night, creating a scary scene as he was helped by medical professionals and the rest of the White Sox.
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Life Point Church of Portsmouth will host a movie in the park event Saturday at Mound Park.
The church will show “The Lego Movie,” and have free food, games and fun for those in attendance. Food and games for the evening begin at 7 p.m., and the movie will start at dusk. Guests are encouraged to bring a chair or blanket to sit on.
Seven Family Members Injured in Carriage Crash in Iowa
The driver of the carriage was flown to a hospital in Rochester while the other six family members were taken to a local hospital
by TJ Nelson
MITCHELL COUNTY, Iowa — Seven family members were hurt after their carriage was hit by a car in northern Iowa.
The accident happened Sunday night on a county road about two miles west of McIntire.
The car driven by 34-year-old Marshall Peters ran into the rear of the Amish-style carriage.
Ura Petersheim, 47, the driver of the carriage, was flown to a hospital in Rochester.
Six of his relatives were taken to Mitchell County Regional Health Center.
It’s unclear whether Peters was injured.
Carli Lloyd is reportedly shipping off to Europe.
The two-time FIFA player of the year is set to sign a short-term contract with Manchester City in the FA Women’s Super League, according to multiple media reports.
The deal would allow Loyd to return in time to play with the Houston Dash of the NWSL in June, according to Sports Illustrated.
While such a move isn’t unusual on the men’s side of soccer, it hasn’t been the norm for women. However, Lloyd is the fourth U.S. national team player to ink a deal to play in Europe this winter, following Alex Morgan, Crystal Dunn and Heather O’Reilly.
Morgan’s reasoning — “to become the very best soccer player I can be” — might resonate with Lloyd. Regardless, she’ll get a lot more meaningful soccer in this year.
Man suing CTA says he was struck by bus this summer in South Loop
A man suing the Chicago Transit Authority says he was injured when he was struck by a bus while crossing Michigan Avenue in June in the South Loop.
The lawsuit, filed Friday by Gary Tumanov in Cook County Circuit Court, seeks more than $50,000 in damages.
On June 9, Tumanov was a pedestrian crossing Michigan Avenue near its intersection with Roosevelt Road when he was struck by a CTA bus headed north on Michigan Avenue, according to the suit.
Tumanov said he was injured as a result. The suit claimed the bus driver acted negligently by operating the bus without keeping a proper lookout for pedestrians.
A spokeswoman for the CTA declined to comment.
The Scottish Grocer's Federation has called for a law to protect shopworkers faced with physical or verbal abuse from customers.
The organisation says its members are entitled to the same legal protection from the public as those in the emergency services.
It comes amid claims that the level of abuse endured by shop workers across the UK rose by 40% in the past year.
BBC Scotland's Catriona Renton reports.
A man struggled to get a refund on the shoes that he had purchased at Payless ShoeSource because of the payment method he had used. He used the mobile payment method known as Samsung Pay. With the refund refusal, he called NBC10 Responds and later received a refund check from Payless ShoeSource. NBC10s Harry Hairston has the story.
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BATON ROUGE, LA - Members of the media are invited to attend as U.S. Representative Garret Graves addresses the West Baton Rouge Chamber and Livingston Parish Chamber next week. Congressman Graves will give an update on recently passed legislation as well as a flood recovery update.
WHAT: Congressman Graves to address West Baton Rouge Parish Chamber
WHEN: Wednesday, March 30, 2018 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
WHERE: Addis Community Center, 7520 Highway 1 S, Addis, LA
WHAT: Congressman Graves to address Livingston Parish Chamber
WHEN: Thursday, May 31, 2018 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
WHERE: Forrest Grove Plantation, 8743 Stephenson Dr, Denham Springs, LA
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Building a new home in an open space, on a big piece of land, is becoming something of the past, experts have warned already. There is no space left in Flanders, and the Flemish government also wants to encourage what it calls "compact living", in smaller homes and closer to one another, which would also reduce heating costs.
Daems estimates a tax cut could earn potential buyers "a few hundred euros each year, possibly between 500 and 1,000 euros per year." This could convince people to take the step, the Flemish parties argue. Under the proposal, the local authority would get the powers to decide where and when, and how much tax benefits are being applied.
Encouraging people to live in the centre, could also boost life in 'forgotten' boroughs.
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Bridge inspections scheduled Daviess County Library taking sealed bids » Knee-Hi, DAR dedicate Liberty Tree on April 24 The Knee-Hi 4-H Club and Gallatin Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution are hosting a “Liberty Tree Dedication” honoring the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. All who served in the Vietnam War — in theater and around the world — will be recognized at this event. The dedication will take place at the gazebo at Dockery Park on Monday, April 24, at 5 p.m. The entire community is invited Please subscribe or log in to access full content. Related
Police will launch a citywide road safety campaign tomorrow, targeting drivers of public service vehicles.
During the five-day campaign Police will take stringent enforcement action against undesirable driving behaviour including using mobile communication devices while driving, speeding and seatbelt-related offences.
Officers will target drivers of taxis, public buses, private light buses, private school buses and other public service vehicles.
There were 4,304 accidents involving public service vehicles from January to August, causing 5,915 casualties including 23 deaths.
This accounted for more than 40% of all traffic accidents during the period.
Police reminded drivers of public service vehicles to observe traffic regulations, pay attention to road conditions, wear seatbelts and remind passengers to do the same.
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A 16-year-old Broken Arrow girl has been missing for more than a year and the National Center For Missing & Exploited Children said her family is still searching for her to bring her home. Tysheona Lyles was last seen February 11, 2016, in Broken Arrow but she may travel to areas to areas in Tulsa.
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A North Carolina man was arrested for cyber-stalking.
The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office received reports in June of a man sending unsolicited and unwanted indecent videos on Facebook.
Through an investigation by CCSO they were able to verify these reports after search warrants of Facebook accounts and through seized cell phones.
54-year old, Mark N. Patterson, was arrested at the Cherokee County Detention Center where the Magistrate set a $1000 bond and gave additional conditions to have no contact with the victim. He will be in court on October 17th.
Police arrested a driver on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and resisting arrest following a two-car crash at the traffic light at Eastern Avenue early Sunday morning.
The collision between a Kia Sportage SUV and an Audi A4 car occurred shortly before 1 a.m. at the junction with Godfrey Nixon Way, police said.
“During enquires at the scene, police had reasonable suspicion to arrest the driver of the Kia Sportage, a 35 year-old man of George Town, for driving under the influence of alcohol and subsequently for resisting arrest,” according to the police statement.
Both vehicles sustained major damage in the collision.
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The Newton County Sheriff's Office in southwest Missouri has arrested a Joplin man on a second-degree murder complaint stemming from the death of a 57-year-old Oklahoma prison escapee.
He is identified as Christopher Jones, 44.
On Tuesday, August 8th, deputies found the body of Lanny Holman wrapped in a sheet in a road side ditch south of Joplin. The sheriff's office say an autopsy report stated Holman died from injuries obtained in an apparent beating.
8/10/2017 Related Story: Oklahoma Prison Escapee's Body Found Near Joplin
On Thursday, August 10th, deputies searched a Joplin home and found blood as well as other evidence in a bedroom.
Sheriff Chris Jennings said that evidence as well as evidence from the scene of where the body was found provided sufficient probable cause to arrest Jones.
The Oklahoma Department of Corrections says Lanny Holman walked away halfway house in Oklahoma City in January 2017. The DOC says Holman was serving a sentence out of Beckham County.
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DHAKA, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Akayed Ullah, the man suspected of trying to bomb New York City’s Port Authority, had no criminal record in Bangladesh and last visited his home country in September, Bangladesh’s police chief told Reuters on Monday.
Inspector General of Police A K M Shahidul Hoque said the information was based on the man’s passport number.
The man was from the southeastern Bangladeshi district of Chittagong, Hoque said. He last visited Bangladesh on Sept. 8.
Ullah, who had a homemade bomb strapped to his body, set off an explosion at a New York commuter hub during rush hour, injuring himself and three others in what New York Mayor Bill de Blasio called an attempted terrorist attack.
He had burns and lacerations while three other people, including a police officer, had minor injuries. (Reporting by Serajul Quadir in Dhaka, writing by Krishna N. Das, editing by Larry King)
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Ibaka sat out Monday's practice with an ankle injury, but is expected to be ready to play in Tuesday's Game 2 against the Bucks, Raptors radio play-by-play announcer Eric Smith reports.
It sounds like Ibaka is just dealing with some minor soreness to the ankle, so he shouldn't miss any time despite being held out of practice. It's still worth it to monitor his status up through pregame warmups Tuesday just in case he's surprisingly added back to the injury report. That said, Ibaka had a strong Game 1 against the Bucks, posting 19 points, 14 rebounds and three blocks across 36 minutes, so as long as the ankle injury doesn't act up during the game, he should be in line for another hefty workload.
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Country singer Marty Stuart says he's planning to develop a museum and performance hall in his Mississippi hometown to display his collection of 20,000 country music artifacts, including handwritten lyrics from Hank Williams.
Marty Stuart's Congress of Country Music will be in Philadelphia, about 80 miles (129 kilometers) northeast of Jackson.
Appearing Wednesday at the state Capitol, Stuart says international fans are "enchanted and mystified" by Mississippi — the birthplace of rock 'n' roll king Elvis Presley, blues greats B.B. King and Muddy Waters and country music legend Jimmie Rodgers.
The music curator for the Smithsonian Institution, John Troutman, is on the advisory committee for Stuart's project. He says Mississippi is a "wellspring" for American music.
Stuart is raising money for the museum, which he hopes to open in three years.
PODGORICA, Montenegro (AP) - Montenegrin lawmakers have voted to lift the immunity of two senior opposition politicians allegedly involved in a pro-Russian plot to overthrow the government over its NATO bid.
The move paves the way for the detention of Andrija Mandic and Milan Knezevic, key opposition leaders suspected in the Oct. 16 coup attempt that included plans to kill a then-prime minister and take over power.
Several hundred opposition supporters protested outside the parliament building on Wednesday as lawmakers from the ruling coalition unanimously approved the motion.
Montenegro's special prosecutor said the two are suspected of criminal conspiracy and inciting "acts against constitutional order and security of Montenegro."
Some 20 people - including two Russian citizens - have been accused in the foiled coup said to be orchestrated by Russian and Serbian nationalists.
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The Knesset Finance Committee approved, Monday, 1.5 billion shekels in loan guarantees to advance projects in the "Occupant's Price" program for reduced-price housing for first-time homebuyers.
The guarantees apply to 1,790 dwellings in eight localities.
AIKEN, S.C. — Dabo Swinney is proud of a lot of things when he thinks back to what the Clemson football program has accomplished in the last nine years.
The Tigers have won a national championship, played for another and have won four ACC Championships, including the last three. Clemson has also produced seven straight 10 wins seasons and 91 percent of the program’s seniors during that time have graduated.
“We have had eight good years of the nine and seven of those are ten-win seasons,” Swinney said Tuesday prior to IPTAY’s Prowl & Growl event in Aiken, S.C. “The consistency is what we want to be. We want to be a program that you can count on year in and year out to have a chance to compete for our conference.
“If we can do that then you have other opportunities.”
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Multiple people were taken to the hospital when a boat hit a jetty near Woodbridge, New Jersey, on Sunday.According to New Jersey State Police, the incident happened in Arthur Kill Channel around 5:41 p.m.The eight people on board the boat were all taken to Robert Wood Johnson Hospital. Five people reported injuries - two are in critical condition, and three are facing minor injuriesNYPD, FDNY, Perth Amboy PD, Woodbridge Township PD, U.S. Coast Guard and NJ State Police were on scene helping the injured.It is unclear why the boat hit the jetty.
Cpl. Jorden A. Glasco of the U.S. Marine Corps was recognized by President Donald J. Trump in the Oval Office at The White House in Washington, D.C., on June 19. Also present were Glasco’s mother, Diane Belcher of Wolf Lake and First Lady Melania Trump.
The president recognized Glasco for his service in the presidential security detail. Glasco is stationed in Washington, D.C., and also was stationed at the presidential retreat at Camp David, Md., for a combined total of four years.
At the end of his active service, Glasco plans to own and operate a strength and conditioning center while attending Southern Illinois University. The Marine also is the son of Kerry Glasco of Jonesboro. He is the grandson of Barbara and the late Waymon Belcher and Garry and the late Ginger Glasco, all of Wolf Lake. Photo provided.
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* AN article on Page 5 of yesterday's The Fiji Times titled "Justice served, says mum" had some factual errors.
In fact, Suliasi Nasara was sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder charge and for the aggravated robbery charge, he was sentenced to 10 years and 9 months imprisonment with a non-parole period of 9 years.
Both sentences are to be served concurrently.
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has clarified that Nasara was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 18 years to be served before he is eligible to apply for release, therefore he is not eligible for parole after nine years. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
But specialists are missing the incurable condition in thousands of case notes among patients who had been diagnosed in the year preceding their admission. The scandal means many are not receiving the right treatment and are discharged without help and guidance on medication.
Study leader Dr Andrew Sommerlad said: “People with dementia are more likely to be admitted to general hospitals for other illnesses, partly due to difficulties taking care of themselves, and once they’re in hospital, those with dementia tend to have longer stays and face more complications.
"Hospital records need to accurately reflect the patient’s condition so that doctors can tailor their care accordingly.”
Researchers tracked patients who were diagnosed with dementia and subsequently admitted to various general hospitals for another reason. Led by experts from University College London, the results of the 2016 study showed an improvement on 2008, when hospitals failed to recognise a dementia diagnosis in more than half of sufferers.
Clemson coach Dabo Swinney talks about Clemson reloading going into the 2018 season while attending the Jimmy Rane Foundation banquet in Montgomery honoring his college coach Gene Stallings. Duane Rankin/Montgomery Advertiser
Achiievers Equities' commodity report on Zinc
Zinc trading range for the day is 166.6-170.4.
Zinc prices settled flat in thin trading day as LME was closed as supply tightness eased recently after restarts at mines driven by high zinc prices
China's factory output rose 7.6 percent in March from a year earlier, while fixed-asset investment grew 9.2 percent in the first quarter, both beating expectations.
China's property cooling measures are likely to show effects after April, China's statistics bureau told reporters.
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LAUDERHILL, Fla. (AP) — Authorities say at least two people were injured when a crane collapsed in a Florida neighborhood.
Lauderhill Fire Rescue spokeswoman Jerry Gonzalez says a crane was being used to put up Florida Power and Light electric poles Wednesday afternoon when it fell onto two houses. No fatalities were immediately reported, and Gonzalez wasn't sure of the severity of the injuries.
Gonzalez says firefighters were still going through the houses to make sure no one else was inside. The crane smashed through the roof of one of the home, causing extensive damage.
Gonzalez says it wasn't immediately clear what caused the collapse, but adds weather might have been a factor.
Messages seeking comment from the utility weren't immediately returned.
Lauderhill is located northwest of Fort Lauderdale.
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LEXINGTON, Ky. — PJ Washington will return to Kentucky after withdrawing from the NBA draft, while his Wildcats teammate Wenyen Gabriel has decided to turn pro.
The Wildcats are still awaiting Jarred Vanderbilt’s decision on whether the freshman forward will return to school or remain in the draft.
Washington, who participated in the NBA combine, posted a video on his social media accounts Wednesday that ended with the words “I’M BACK.” The 6-foot-7 Dallas native will be the Wildcats’ top returning scorer and rebounder next season after averaging 10.8 points and 5.7 rebounds in 37 games as a freshman in 30 starts.
The 6-9 Gabriel was not invited to the combine but said in a video on his Twitter account that after receiving positive feedback, his dreams of being a professional “are that much closer to reality.” He averaged 6.8 points and 5.4 rebounds last season.
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The Governor has issued a writ for a General Election to take place on 18 July, 2017, and registration for this election will close on Monday, June 19th.
“The Parliamentary Registrar advises the public that, His Excellency the Governor Mr. John Rankin CMG, has issued a writ of election for a General Election to take place on 18 July, 2017,” the announcement said.
“Registration for this election will close on Monday, 19 June 2017 at 5:00p.m.
“The Parliamentary Registry will be open to accept registration forms, on Saturday, 17 June, 2017 from 10:00a.m. – 4:00p.m. The office will not be open on Sunday 18 June or Monday 19 June, however forms will be accepted online up until the deadline.
“The Parliamentary Registration office is located 3rd floor Craig Appin House, #8 Wesley Street, Hamilton. For up to date election information, members of the public can visit the Parliamentary Registry website www.elections.gov.bm or follow on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.”
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Strong storms moved through the Chicago area Wednesday afternoon and dropped heavy rains and strong winds.
Hail was reported in several areas and trees and power lines were downed throughout many suburbs.
Heavy damage was reported in Evanston throughout the area of Ackerman Park.Trees 100 years old or more have fallen onto homes only slightly less in age.
ComEd crews work to restore power to many homes.
Evanston Hospital reported damage to their roof.
Crystal Lake experienced widespread flooding.Property and trees were also damaged in Somonauk, Illinois.
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MOSCOW (Sputnik) — According to the Firat news agency, the heavy weaponry attack took place at 5 a.m. local time (02:00 GMT) on Tuesday while sporadic clashes in the area are ongoing.
In November 2016, the SDF, which predominately consists of Kurdish fighters but also includes members of the Syrian Arab Coalition, launched an operation called the Wrath of Euphrates to seize control over Syria's Raqqa, the de facto Daesh capital. Al-Tabqa is located some 27 miles to the east of Raqqa.
Barrie netted the game-winning goal and added an assist in Thursday's season opener against the Rangers.
A great season debut for Barrie, who is one of the more productive offensive rearguards around. The 26-year-old manned the point on the first power-play unit and fired four shots on goal. He's yet to truly become an elite d-man, but his strong offensive numbers over the past few seasons make him worth owning in almost all fantasy leagues.
WOODBRIDGE, N.J. — A longtime New Jersey high school teacher who called a student a “loser” in a Facebook post has had her teaching license suspended for two years.
The state Board of Education took the action against Paula Weckesser this month. She had been fired by the Woodbridge School District for a “prolonged period” of misconduct.
Weckesser had taught math in the district for 30 years.
Officials say Weckesser made the “loser” remark in response to a student’s comment.
Besides the Facebook posting, officials say she ridiculed a student whose native language was not English. She also was regularly late and let her cellphone ring while students took a state exam.
Her attorney argued she should not lose her teaching certificate, but “maybe it was right she lost her job.”
MOSCOW, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Russia’s Sberbank is in talks to finance the purchase of a 10 percent stake in Uralkali by rival fertilizer producer Uralchem, the Interfax news agency quoted Sberbank’s deputy chairman Maxim Poletaev as saying on Monday. (Reporting by Maria Kiselyova; Editing by Jack Stubbs)
Authorities say a Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper chasing two robbery suspects on foot returned fire and shot one of them. (KCTV5)
Authorities say a Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper chasing two robbery suspects on foot returned fire and shot one of them.
The Missouri Highway Patrol said in a news release Monday that it was alerted at 10:46 a.m. Monday of a theft in progress at a home in Ridgeway. The Harrison County Sheriff's Department provided a vehicle description and advised the suspect vehicle was southbound on Interstate 35.
A trooper gave chase to a vehicle matching the description before it crashed into a ditch.
A preliminary investigation has found the male driver and a female occupant fled, with the trooper pursuing on foot. The male suspect shot at the trooper, who returned fire. Both suspects were taken into custody.
The male suspect was transported to a Kansas City hospital.
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CityPrint owners Jason Harshbarger and his mother, Connie, left, and his wife, Wynter, have started a new restaurant delivery service called Speedywaiter.com. Matt Crow The Wichita Eagle
New crime statistics released by the Rocky Mount Police Department reveal the city is the safest it has been in decades. Police Chief James Moore presented the numbers at the city council's Committee of the Whole Meeting.
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There is no concrete reason to believe Beyoncé has given birth to her twins.
But that hasn’t dissuaded her fans from going into a Chernobyl-esque meltdown over the possibility that she might have done.
Her vast online coterie known as “The Beyhive” has been frantically amassing evidence to suggest what they are treating as the Second (and Third) Coming has arrived.
Not only were several black Escalades seen at Beyoncé and husband Jay Z‘s LA home (very suspicious!) but there are reports that the “Formation” singer may (or may not!) have checked into an hospital — and making it basically an open-and-shut case, her sister Solange doesn’t have any performances booked this week! How else to explain that!?
Thickening the plot considerably, her hairstylist Chuck Amos posted a picture of the superstar on Tuesday with the caption “Hang in there, mama!” — so, hey, they could be right!
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Montreal police are investigating after a home in the Town of Mount Royal was the target of an arson attack.
It happened at around 10:45 p.m. on Sunday.
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People inside the single-family residence on Geneva Crescent called 911 after an incendiary object was thrown through a window of the home.
Montreal police spokesperson Andrée-Anne Picard said the object did not ignite.
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Damage was limited to a broken window and no one was injured.
Police have no suspects and the motive for the attack is not yet known.
AMES, Iowa — Iowa State guard Lindell Wigginton says he is withdrawing from consideration for the NBA Draft and returning to school for his sophomore season.
The native of Dartmouth, N.S., who averaged 16.7 points and 2.8 assists a game as a freshman, announced his plans on Wednesday.
Wigginton and fellow newcomer Cameron Lard gave the Cyclones a pair of young cornerstone players in what was a rebuilding season a year ago. Wigginton broke Iowa State's record for points by a freshman, topping 20 on 13 different occasions.
Though Wigginton had a strong initial season in Ames, he wasn't expected to get drafted — especially after playing mostly at shooting guard despite standing just six-foot-two.
American Airlines chief executive Doug Parker has declared perpetual solvency. "I don't think we're ever going to lose money again," Parker said at an analyst meeting. "We have an industry that's going to be profitable in good and bad times." That is a big statement from the man who merged two airlines as they exited bankruptcy in an industry that has a history of disrupting itself. OK, we love his confidence, and the airline industry has shown surprising resiliency and strength. But life has a way of proving predictions wrong. Anyway, how about a little more seat room and a free sandwich, if this industry is loss-proof? Oh Fortuna!
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The two team captains pose with the World Cup trophy. (Twitter | Cricket World Cup)
Australia wins the toss and elects to bat first against India in the much-awaited final of the ICC Under 19 Cricket World Cup 2018.
The Indian colts aim to rewrite record books with a fourth title as they take on a formidable Australian side.
With strong victories throughout, the Prithvi Shaw-led side will be looking to put up a tough fight against an equally-matched Australia.
India and Australia are the two most successful teams in the history of the tournament having won the coveted trophy thrice each.
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Agency To Pay $26M In Row Over Unfinished Navajo Homes
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 4:27 PM EDT) -- The Navajo Housing Authority has agreed to pay $26 million to settle a dispute with the federal government over unfinished affordable housing projects from 2012, according to the agency.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development had originally ordered the NHA during an administrative hearing to pay back $96 million for 10 of 17 housing projects outlined in its 2012 Indian Housing Plan that were left unfinished, the agency said Oct. 3.
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Mookie Betts had quite the game Wednesday night at Citizens Bank Park.
The Boston Red Sox right fielder went 4-for-5 at the plate, and he also smacked two solo home runs in his team’s 7-3 win over the Philadelphia Phillies.
The first of his homers came in the top of the fourth inning at a crucial time in the game. The Phillies had just gotten to within two runs after a big third inning, and Boston left-handed starter Brian Johnson had to exit with a shoulder issue. But Betts provided some much-needed breathing room with his solo shot.
Betts stepped up to the plate one last time in the top of the ninth, and he only was a triple away from the cycle. But he hit his 11th home run of the season instead.
Mookie Betts becomes the first Red Sox with double digit HR's (10)..Red Sox lead 6-3 pic.twitter.com/B3ppW5fbsv — Boston Sports Info (@bostonsportsinf) June 15, 2017
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Two people were injured when a trainer aircraft crashed in Iran’s southern Fars province on Wednesday, the official IRNA news agency reported.
The crash took place in Shiraz city where the propeller-driven aircraft was on a mission.
“The accident happened at about 7:00 (02:30 GMT), the two on board were slightly injured,” Mohammad-Javad Moradian, head of Shiraz Emergency Medical Service, said.
The cause of the crash remains unknown.
Moradian said the injured were taken to hospital for treatment.
The Serpentine Art and Nature Commons met tonight at the Kairos House at Wagner College. The group is applying to Councilwoman Debbie Rose for a Council Grant for 2018, for continued development of the parkland on Grymes Hill.
Secretary Marie Penza was thanked for her 20 years of service with a gift from the group.
Serpentine Group renewed their insurance with Terrafirma, run by the Land Trust Alliance, to protect the property from encroachment by neighboring property owners. Protection of Open Space Lands via the Courts is always very costly. Land owners may have to deal with encroachment from an abutting property. Land Trusts must always know and protect the property's boundaries and watch for activity near the property lines, for possible encroachments. The group must be quickly ready to take action. The next meeting is on Monday 8, 2018, 7:30 at the Kairos House at Wagner College. All are invited.
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Floro was traded from the Reds to the Dodgers on Wednesday along with minor-league pitcher Zach Neal and international signing bonus pool space in exchange for minor-league pitchers James Marinan and Aneurys Zabala.
Floro had been a capable performer for the Reds in long relief this season, posting a 2.72 ERA and 1.40 WHIP in 36.1 innings. A 6.7 K/9 limits Floro's fantasy appeal even as a ratio stabilizer in NL-only or deeper mixed formats, but his 56.8 percent groundball rate should at least help him enjoy decent results out of the bullpen as he heads to Los Angeles.
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Aoyama Gakuin University won the first leg of the two-day Tokyo-Hakone collegiate ekiden road relay Monday, taking the outward half of the race for the third straight year.
Five runners from Aoyama Gakuin, aiming for its third consecutive overall title, clocked a combined 5 hours, 33 minutes, 45 seconds over 107.5 kilometers from Tokyo's Otemachi business district to Hakone, Kanagawa Prefecture.
Waseda University, looking to claim its first overall victory in six years, was runner-up, 33 seconds behind, while Juntendo University was third.
Campanelle — or bells — look like small cones with ruffled edges and also are known as gigli pasta.
According to the National Pasta Association, these pair well with any type of sauce, as well as proteins and vegetables. They also work well in cold pasta salad.
Kentucky's coaching staff has an exceptionally strong connection to Cardinal Mooney High School in Youngstown, Ohio. That's been well documented.Could linebacker Luke Fulton make the connection eve...
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Tamika Catchings is returning to Indiana - as director of player programs and franchise development.
The longtime WNBA star retired at the end of last season after a 16-year career that included 10 All-Star selections, one WNBA championship, one league MVP award and four Olympic gold medals.
Catchings will work with three different franchises - the Indiana Fever, who she played with, the Fort Wayne Mad Ants of the NBA's D-League and the Indiana Pacers.
The 37-year-old Catchings will be asked to help build chemistry and continuity among players and recruit free agents for the Fever and Mad Ants and will assist with community outreach programs for all three franchises.
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KENAI, Alaska (AP) – The Upper Cook Inlet had a scarce sockeye salmon harvest this year, but commercial fishers caught more coho, chum and pink salmon than expected.
The Peninsula Clarion reports (http://bit.ly/2z1Fhm6 ) that a season summary released on Tuesday by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game states the sockeye harvest was the smallest in 10 years, leading to this year’s overall salmon harvest being lower than average.
The summary states fishers brought in about 1.8 million sockeye. Altogether, about 3 million salmon of all species were harvested, which is about 500,000 fewer than the recent 10-year average.
The sockeye run was late, as well, which frontloaded the commercial fishery with most of its sockeye catch for the season before July 20.
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“Where does Lenin sleep?” is among the weirdest questions that Moscow metro staffers have been asked by foreign fans during the World Cup.
Every day, around 100 volunteers help visitors from across the world navigate the Russian capital’s complex transit system and find their way to their destination.
More than 270,000 of Moscow’s foreign visitors have had their questions answered by the volunteers in red baseball caps, who were deployed on June 12, City Hall announced in a press release.
PLAINVILLE, Mass. (AP)  Nearly 13,000 gamblers have signed up for a unique gambling addiction prevention effort being tested at Massachusetts' first casino.
According to a report submitted Wednesday to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, the "Play My Way" program at Plainridge Park Casino has enrolled 12,670 players since its launch last June.
That's about 10 percent of eligible patrons at the Plainville slots parlor and harness racing track. Of those, 10,857 are still actively using the program, which allows players to voluntarily set a spending budget before they gamble.
The initiative is considered the first of its kind in the country. Similar systems have been tried in Australia, Canada, Norway, Sweden and elsewhere.
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States Add Claims To Suit In Fight To Save DACA
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 8:14 PM EDT) -- The battle over Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals has ramped up in both the courts and Congress, with 16 states filing an amended complaint seeking to block the Trump administration from ending the deportation protection program and a Republican senator floating legislation to help participants.
The states' Oct. 4 complaint added claims that the Trump administration unlawfully broke promises to DACA recipients — including that personal information they submitted on their applications wouldn’t be used for immigration enforcement — and unlawfully failed to provide them with...
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General Electric Co. said several of its top executives are leaving the company, in a high-profile shake-up of the conglomerate under new CEO John Flannery.
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GE said its longtime chief financial officer, Jeff Bornstein, will depart as will veterans Beth Comstock, the head of its digital business, and John Rice, the company's top international executive.
The company said Jamie Miller, the head of the company's transportation business, will take over as its chief financial officer.
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SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) – A UPS worker who was inside the San Francisco facility as an employee opened fire killing 3 people describes the panic that ensued during the shooting.
The worker, who asked to remain anonymous, told KRON4’s Philipe Djegal that a driver came into the room he was in and yelled: “They’re shooting! They’re shooting!”
At first, no one in the room believed it, but the driver’s panic became clear that this was no game.
“The shooter’s inside of the building,” the driver told the room full of UPS workers.
“It was all panic and we started running,” the worker told Djegal. “They enclosed us inside the doors and shut the gates. It was terrifying I was panicking and everything, just terrifying.”
The UPS worker who opened fired turned the gun on himself once he was contacted by police.
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DETROIT - Local 4 reporter Larry Spruill is working today and he'd love it if someone would save him a plate of BBQ.
Larry recently joined the team in Detroit, making him pretty new to the area.
Look, he's a really nice guy, and after we made him do this stunt on a monster truck last week, he deserves a nice home-cooked meal on a holiday.
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A Colorado jury has ruled in favor of Taylor Swift in her countersuit against former radio host David Mueller for alleged assault and batter.
CNN reports that after nearly four hours of deliberation, the jury sided with Swift who accused the Denver-based DJ for groping her at a meet-and-greet event in June 2013. Mueller denied the interaction and sued Swift, her mother Andrea Swift, and radio director Frank Bell in 2015, accusing them of interfering with his job so that his station fired him. He was seeking more than $257,500 in damages yet on Friday, Aug. 11, a judge ruled there was insufficient evidence to show Swift had acted improperly.
Mueller will be required to pay $1 in damages to Swift, an act the star's legal team called "a "symbolic gesture" in order to seek justice—instead of money—and to inspire women to speak up about sexual assault.
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WILLISTON, N.D. (AP) — Williston residents will decide whether to pay higher taxes to fund school construction projects.
The $77.2 million bond issue that goes before voters Tuesday would pay for two elementary schools and an addition to Williston High School.
The bond issue would raise taxes about $215 per year for every $100,000 of taxable evaluation.
District officials say enrollment has nearly doubled in the past decade, to about 4,100 students in grades K-12. The construction projects would be completed by fall 2019 and would raise capacity to 5,100.
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The machines for electronic voting have to be delivered to Bulgaria no later than March 10, 2017, reported BGNES.
The installation of the software has to be completed by March 18, while the machines have to be delivered to voting sections by March 25.
The machines for electronic voting must be easy to transport and user-friendly.
The customer interface must not require special computer skills and be easy to use.
The machines must ensure that people with motor and visual impairments are capable of voting.
This became clear from the documentation for the public procurement order for the delivery of devices for electronic voting published on the website of the Central Election Commission on Tuesday morning, given the fact that this was supposed to be done no later than the end of working hours on Monday, February 13.
If you were hoping for a peaceful family gathering over the holiday maybe you shouldn't serve green bean casserole. People either love it or hate it. The creamy regular on holiday menus can polarize relatives as much as the 2016 presidential election. Just in case you want to make it, here's an easy recipe.
The money was paid to a non-league football club by a cash-strapped local authority
The money was paid to Ashington FC, a non-league football club in Northumberland, by a cash-strapped local authority, an investigation has claimed.
The payments, if properly handled, would be legitimate and the auditors’ report describing them has not expressed concern.
More than £1 million of taxpayers money was provided by a Labour council to Ashington to build a 250-seat stand and clubhouse, according to auditors.
But the Northern League Division One team had just 176 spectators last Saturday.
BAD VILBEL, Germany, March 29 German drugmaker Stada, at the centre of a takeover battle between two private equity consortia, said the bidding process was developing well, after delays earlier this month.
"The bidding process that we have initiated is intact in every respect," Chief Executive Matthias Wiedenfels told journalists at a press conference at the group's Bad Vilbel headquarters after the release of detailed 2016 results.
The takeover battle for Stada pits a combination of Advent and Permira against Bain and Cinven. Both have made takeover offers at 58 euros per share, valuing the company at 4.7 billion euros ($5.1 billion) including debt, according to people familiar with the matter.
Stada postponed the bidding process this month to give the competing suitors a chance to improve their offers. ($1 = 0.9270 euros) (Reporting by Ludwig Burger; Editing by Victoria Bryan)
Hunt expands for the Cleveland gunman: Five states are put on alert as search continues for shooter who filmed himself randomly killing an elderly man then posted the video on Facebook 'The era of strategic patience is over': VP Mike Pence sends warning to Kim Jong-un as he pays visit to perilous Demilitarized Zone amid claims America sabotaged North Korea's missile launch with a cyber-hack Family of Cleveland shooting victim reveal the 74-year-old father-of-nine was 'a good man' after senseless slaying that was uploaded to Facebook How a former FBI agent took down a 'genius pot-smoking' KGB spy who almost brought the US to the brink of Cold War defeat Baywatch star Jeremy Jackson 'sentenced to 270 days in LA County jail and five years probation after stabbing a woman during argument in 2015 ' PICTURED: Five-year-old boy who was crushed to death at popular rotating restaurant after ... (more)
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OLYMPIA, Wash. — A state lawmaker who is facing scrutiny over past allegations of sexual harassment while teaching at Central Washington University has been placed on leave by the school because of a new investigation.
The News Tribune and Northwest News Network reported Monday that the university would not disclose the nature of the investigation of Republican Rep. Matt Manweller or any further details about it.
The move comes as Manweller, who is a political science professor at the college, has been the subject of new reports related to 2012 and 2013 investigations of him by the school into allegations of sexual harassment.
Manweller has denied those allegations.
The university never determined the allegations Manweller to be substantiated, though school officials formally reprimanded Manweller at least once, saying he had problems maintaining boundaries with students.
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Officers say they responded following reports of gunshots in the area, but when they arrived they were unable to locate any victims. Shortly after, police say 26-year-old Raul Silva and 32-year-old Diego Garcia arrived at Lea Regional Hospital in Hobbs suffering from gunshot wounds.
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CRAIG COUNTY, OK (KSWO)- Koalten Orr, 14, will be tried as an adult for the shooting death of his stepmother Laura Hendrix in August 2016.
The Court of Criminal Appeals has overturned a Craig County judge’s decision. Under the law, a teenager is tried as an adult if charged with first degree murder.
Orr was bound over for trial. He’s now set for District Court Arraignment in Vinita January 8th, 2018.
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Benin – Bendel Insurance Football Club of Benin on Wednesday defeated visiting J-Atete FC of Warri 1-0 in a 2017/2018 Nigeria National League (NNL) fixture.
Micheal Enaruna scored the only goal in the 71st minute of the game played at the University of Benin Sports Complex.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Bendel Insurance, with the result, are currently topping their group of the league with 11 points from five matches.
Speaking after the match, Insurance FC’s Head Coach Baldwin Bazuaye commended his team’s performance throughout the 90 minutes of play.
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Guduan was optioned to Triple-A Fresno on Monday, Jake Kaplan of the Houston Chronicle reports.
The Astros needed to clear room on the active roster for recently acquired Tyler Clippard, and Guduan was the resulting roster casualty. The 25-year-old held his own during his most recent stint with the big club, registering a 2.70 ERA across 3.1 innings of work. He'll continue to provide organizational relief depth now that he is back win Triple-A.
The band shared the news via the social media site on Saturday (January 27th). They wrote, "Unfortunately, Josh Rand has checked into a treatment center and will not be joining Stone Sour for the Canada/US tour.
"Though he will be back as soon as possible, we ask you all to keep him in your thoughts. Until then, the rest of Stone Sour will see you all on tour in Jan/Feb. Thank you." - here.
Police Scotland has confirmed that a 25-year-old man reported missing from the Fraserburgh area has been found.
Shane David McArthur McDonald has been found safe and well.
Police Scotland thank members of the public for their assistance.
Apple Korea has a new chief. He's none other than a former top executive at Samsung.
Former Samsung Corporate Vice President Brandon Yoon has left his post to join the iPhone maker at its South Korea office this month, his LinkedIn profile reveals. He was in charge of digital strategies at Samsung, his LinkedIn page says, while he'll be acting as general manager at Apple. The move was first spotted by Bloomberg.
[...] Samsung has declined to comment on Yoon's move. Apple did not immediately respond to CNET's request for comment.
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - The Terre Haute Rex continued their hot streak Sunday night with an 8-4 victory over Quincy. It's the seventh-straight win for West Division leaders.
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The Rex lead the division by 4 games over Danville. Terre Haute is on the road at Hannibal on Monday at 6:35 p.m.
Emperor Akihito offered New Year's greetings Monday to the estimated 96,700 well-wishers who flocked to the Imperial Palace in central Tokyo.
"It is my hope that people can lead calm and spiritually rich lives this year," the emperor said during one of five appearances on a balcony of the Chowa-Den wing of the palace along with Empress Michiko.
"I pray for peace and happiness for the people of Japan and the people of the world," he said.
MADISON (WKOW) -- A landmark restaurant in Madison is closing its doors for a final time Sunday.
The line to get in to Ella's Deli Sunday afternoon went out the door and onto the sidewalk outside the E. Washington Avenue establishment.
People in line told 27 News they wanted to get in one last meal before saying goodbye.
"I'm happy and sad. I'm happy that I get to come back here for a while, but I'm also really sad that they're closing," said Maria Grosse, a customer.
Miriam Feldman says she and her dad drove up from Sterling, Illinois just to eat at Ella's one last time.
"I'm just really sad that they are [closing], 'cause it's one of my favorite delis, so now there's only a few that I like," she said.
The deli has been open on E. Washington Avenue since 1976. Ella's first opened in the early 1960's on State Street.
NORTHFIELD, N.J. (AP) - A New Jersey teacher has been convicted of simple assault of a student who hit his head on a cafeteria floor after authorities say she kicked a chair he was leaning back in.
The Press of Atlantic City reports that 41-year-old Kimberley Peschi was ordered Wednesday to pay about $200 in fines and fees but the forfeiture of her teaching license is still being deliberated.
The Galloway Township resident was suspended from her position as a music teacher at the Belhaven School in Linwood after the February 2017 injury to the sixth-grade student.
Northfield Municipal Judge Timothy Maguire said surveillance video was the strongest evidence in the case. He will rule on the license after attorneys submit briefs by July 15.
Defense attorney Robert Agre said Peschi will appeal.
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Information from: The Press of Atlantic City (N.J.), http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com
BBNaija! BamBam Makes N25m From ‘Bam Beauty Oil’ 24hrs After Launch
Ex-BBNaija housemate, Bamike Olawunmi aka BamBam has reportedly sold 5,000 pieces of her skin care product, Bam beauty oil at N5,000 each and grossed N25 million. The ex-housemate launched the skin care product on Monday to mark her 29th birthday. The event took place in Abuja according to what she posted on her instagram page. […]
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Firefighting helicopters try to save a house from the Thomas wildfire in Carpinteria, Calif. on Dec. 10, 2017.
The Thomas fire is only 15 percent contained, now threatening the city of Santa Barbara and the nearby coastal town of Carpinteria, making it one of the worst wildfires in California history.
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White House press secretary Sean Spicer is holding a press briefing Monday, April 17. The event is scheduled to begin at 2:00 p.m. (ET). Watch live streaming video of the press conference below:
The Rangers aren't afraid of taking a chance in the Draft on pitchers with a history of arm issues, and that was the case again on Tuesday. Left-hander Jake Latz, who has pitched in just three college games over the past three seasons, was taken in the fifth round out of Kent State, and left-hander John King, who may end up needing Tommy John surgery, went in the 10th round.
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April 15 (Gracenote) - Results and standings from the Romanian championship Champions Group matches on Saturday Saturday, April 15 Universitatea Craiova 1 FC Astra 3 Standings P W D L F A Pts 1 FCSB 5 4 0 1 9 4 36 2 FC Viitorul Constanta 5 2 2 1 5 3 34 ------------------------- 3 CFR Cluj 5 2 1 2 7 7 29 4 Dinamo Bucharest 5 2 2 1 5 3 29 ------------------------- 5 Universitatea Craiova 6 1 2 3 3 8 27 ------------------------- 6 FC Astra 6 1 1 4 7 11 26 1-2: Champions League preliminary round 3-4: Europa League preliminary round 5: Europa League depending on domestic cup Next Fixtures (GMT): Sunday, April 16 Dinamo Bucharest v FC Viitorul Constanta (1730) Monday, April 17 CFR Cluj v FCSB (1730)
Man, 25, carjacked at gunpoint in Avondale
A man was carjacked at gunpoint Monday night in the Avondale neighborhood on the Northwest Side.
The 25-year-old was sitting in a 2014 Dodge Dart about 8:10 p.m. in the 3200 block of North Bell when two males opened doors on either side of the sedan and ordered him to get out at gunpoint, Chicago Police said.
The carjackers sped off in the sedan, police said. The man was not hurt.
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Singer-songwriter Mary Lambert will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Washington Center for the Performing Arts in a benefit for Pizza Klatch, a support organization for LGBTQ+ youth. Courtesy photo
Anneke Lucas, a sex-trafficking victim as a child who started an online petition calling for legislation to combat trafficking, in New York, April 7, 2017. The petition helped to spur a New York Assemblywoman to introduce a bill requiring hotels to become more engaged in fighting sex trafficking by training employees to spot victims and common trafficking activity.
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Funeral services will be held for Rev. Charles Pruitte, age 76, of Troy.
Services will take place Wednesday at 2:00 at Edmaiston-Mosley Funeral Home.
Burial will follow in the Mt. Moriah Cemetery.
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The Supreme Court (SC) on Wednesday denied a plea seeking more time for All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) General Secretary VK Sasikala to surrender.
“SC refuses to entertain a plea of VK Sasikala seeking time to surrender for serving jail term in disproportionate assets (DA) case,” media reports stated.
“We do not intend to pass any order on this,” the apex court said, adding, “We are not going to change anything in the judgement”.
“Sasikala wanted some time to surrender to manage her affairs before going to jail”, Sasikala’s advocate KTS Tulsi said.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday has convicted Sasikala in the disproportionate assets case. The court banned her from contesting elections for 10 years and awarded a four-year jail term.
Sasikala, who was elected General Secretary of AIADMK following the death of Jayalalithaa in December 2016, was elected leader of the legislature party on February 5.
Prashant Chopra scored an astounding 271 not out. (Source: HPCA) Prashant Chopra scored an astounding 271 not out. (Source: HPCA)
Himachal Pradesh opener Prashant Chopra scored an astounding 271 not out on the first day of their Ranji Trophy match against Punjab– the second highest individual score in a single day by an Indian batsman in first-class cricket.
In fact Chopra’s 271 of 289 balls with 37 boundaries and a six is also the highest individuals runs accumulated in a single day’s play by an Indian batsman in 67 years.
Bhausaheb Nimbalkar during his epic knock of 443 for Maharashtra in 1948-49 had scored 277 runs in a single day (reaching 301 from overnight score of 24).
Courtesy Chopra, Himachal reached 459 for 2 at stumps on the first day of the match.
Chopra also equalled HP’s highest score by an HP batsman held by Rajiv Nayyar (271).
Incidentally, Rajiv Nayyar’s double hundred was the slowest ever in first class cricket by an Indian.
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LAS VEGAS—On Thursday, October 5, the Las Vegas Armenian-American community organizations and churches gathered at St. Geragos Armenian Apostolic Church for prayers and candle light vigil for the victims of the shooting that took place on Sunday when a gunman opened fire at concert attendees.
The shooting resulted in the deaths of 58 people with 500 reported injured.
Very Rev. Fr. Sasoon Zumrookhdian, Pastor Sam Agulian and Honorary Consul Andy Armenian made their remarks followed by a requiem service honoring the memory of the victims of the 10.1.17 mass shooting in Las Vegas.
A special “#VegasStrong” logo was developed and circulated to the public and we encourage all FB and social media users to temporarily replace their profile photos at least for the month of October in memory of the innocent lives lost on October 1.
The community also urges individuals to continue with their blood donations as well as food and financial donations.
An Amtrak employee has died after being struck by an Amtrak train in Maryland.
Amtrak spokeswoman Beth K. Toll says the incident occurred about 9 a.m. Tuesday in the Bowie area. The train involved was on its way from Richmond, Virginia, to Boston.
Bryan Monroe teaches at Temple University’s Klein College of Media and Communication and was a passenger on the train that struck the employee. Monroe says the train came to an abrupt stop about 9 a.m. and an announcement said the train would be delayed because of police activity on the tracks ahead.
Amtrak says that after the incident, passengers stayed on the train for more than an hour and were transferred to a different train.
The National Transportation Safety Board sent two investigators to Bowie on Tuesday.
Juventus striker Gonzalo Higuain’s father has criticized Jorge Sampaoli for not starting his son and Sergio Aguero for Argentina against France.“I can’t really think of a valid explanation which holds up,” Higuain Sr told Canal America. “I don’t know why Argentina played with a false 9 against France, he [Sampaoli] had his reasons but sometimes it’s hard to understand them.”“You have two players [Higuain and Aguero] with 600 goals between them and don’t play either! If you don’t like one, play the other!”CLICK HERE TO READ MORE SERIE A NEWSCLICK HERE TO READ MORE PREMIER LEAGUE NEWS
(997 NOW) – The success of comic book movies has Marvel Studios greenlighting Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 when part two has not even hit theaters yet.
Writer and director James Gunn has already been tapped to start work on the third installment of the series. On Monday, Gunn posted on Facebook he will be back for the third “Guardians” movie.
“Vol. 3” will arrive in theaters after the highly-anticipated Avengers: Infinity War is released in 2018. The “GOTG” films feature Chris Pratt as Peter Quill aka Star-Lord, Zoe Saldana as Gamora, Dave Bautista as Drax and features the voices of Bradley Cooper as Rocket Racoon and Vin Diesel as Groot.
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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 arrives in theaters on May 5th.
MOSCOW, Dec 12 (Reuters) - Russian oil major Rosneft is seeking a freezing injunction in respect of some of Sistema’s assets under its second legal claim against the conglomerate, the RIA news agency quoted a Rosneft spokesman as saying on Tuesday.
State-controlled Rosneft and its subsidiary Bashneft filed a second, 131.6-billion-rouble lawsuit against Sistema last week. (Reporting by Katya Golubkova; writing by Maria Kiselyova; editing by Dmitry Solovyov)
× Firefighters from many towns battle house fire in East Hampton
Crews are on the scene of a major house fire at 22 Knowles Road in East Hampton.
The call came in about 2:40 a.m. Officials say smoke detectors alerted the five people in the home and they escaped without injury. Mutual aid was called in from surrounding towns, including a number of tanker trucks. Dispatchers tell FOX61 news that there was no hydrant in the area, so water availability was an issue.
The East Hampton fire chief tells FOX61’s Esther Katro that the home was built in the 1700’s, so the construction of the building, along with the high wind and water problems made fighting the fire difficult. There’s nothing left standing now except the chimney.
× Vukmir’s filing for Senate becomes record-setting for women
MADISON — Republican Leah Vukmir’s filing to run for U.S. Senate is record-setting for women.
Vukmir on Wednesday became the 41st woman in the two major parties nationwide to officially file to run for the Senate, the most ever. Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin submit her nomination papers hours later on Wednesday.
They are among the largest field of women ever to run for the Senate. In 2016, 40 women ran for the Senate.
Vukmir says she’s excited about what she calls a “historic number” of women running. Vukmir faces Kevin Nicholson in the primary. If she were to win, it would set up a race against Baldwin.
Vukmir says having two women running for the Senate would make it harder for Democrats to “play the victim card.”
WASHINGTON (AP) - Canceled and delayed flights are rising on the nation's leading airlines, and so are consumer complaints.
That's according to new figures released Wednesday by the U.S. Department of Transportation.
The rate of canceled flights nearly doubled to 1.6 percent in April compared to the same month in 2016. Delta Air Lines accounted for nearly half the cancellations - it was crippled for days by a one-day storm in Atlanta.
About 78.5 percent of flights arrived within 14 minutes of schedule, down from the 84.5 percent on-time rate in April 2016.
Complaints rose 70 percent, although only a tiny fraction of the millions of travelers lodged a protest.
April was also the month in which a passenger was dragged from a full United Express flight to make room for crew members.
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DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – The Dayton Police Department said an oil slick was found on a Dayton bridge Monday evening and called a hazmat crew to the scene.
Police received the call around 6:11 p.m. and crews started to look around on the Stewart Street Bridge in Dayton.
Crews are still out on the bridge investigating this case.
Police and crews do not know where the oil came from or how this incident happened.
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Horford produced 22 points (7-15 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 6-10 FT), 14 rebounds, three assists, two blocks and six turnovers across 38 minutes during a 92-87 win over the Bucks on Tuesday.
Horford picked up his second double-double of the series Tuesday during the Game 5 victory. His 22 points also marked a team high. On the down side, he did struggle a bit from the foul line and the six turnovers matched a season high.
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The possibility that we are in a golden age of traditional music, is reinforced by the release of Liam O’Connor’s exceptional solo album The Loom. O’Connor has long been a thoughtful, considered fiddle player who wears his acquaintance with the musicians who came before him with equal parts pride and subtlety.
The influence of Tommie Potts is writ large in O’Connor’s reading of a rare version of the title tune. O’Connor’s own tune compositions are masterful. The Rights of Women, a tribute to the 18th-century feminist Mary Wollstonecraft, bristles with an indomitable high spirit, while his jig, Small By Name... pays meticulous attention to every last note.
Liam’s duet with his father, flute player Mick, on the reel set, Lucky In Love sees the pair magically revel in one another’s musical agility. A multi-layered treasure trove.
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House Fire
Fire caused major damage to a house in Mt. Pleasant last night. Firefighters were called out at about 10:30 pm to 106 N. White and were on the scene for about 3 hours. The fire started with a dryer on the pack porch. It spread to the house and garage. The Red Cross was called to assist the 4 occupants of the house who were able to get out safely.
FILE - In this Friday, Oct. 6, 2017, file photo, President Donald Trump speaks during an event at the White House in Washington, as first lady Melania Trump listens. Trump's plan to combat opioid drug addiction calls for stiffer penalties for drug traffickers, including the death penalty where it's appropriate under current law. The president is scheduled to unveil his plan Monday, March 19, 2018, in New Hampshire, a state hard-hit by the crisis. He'll be accompanied by first lady Melania Trump, who has shown an interest in the issue, particularly as it pertains to children. Evan Vucci, File AP Photo
"I can tell you I am not one of the captured."
This is what ANC veteran Winnie Madikizela-Mandela told the people of Orange Farm in the Vaal on Sunday.
She was attending the graduation party of EFF spokesman Mbuyisenbi Dlozi.
When she addressed the guests, Madikizela-Mandela specifically told EFF leader Julius Malema that "whether you like it or not, we will have our captured conference".
The ANC national conference takes place from Saturday until Wednesday in Johannesburg where new leadership will be elected.
Malema told the guests it would have been an insult if he had asked Madikizela-Mandela to join the EFF.
"She fought for the ANC and she will die in the ANC."
Madikizela-Mandela responded by saying she had been telling her ANC colleagues that one day Malema would return to the party - but on Sunday she said she was convinced he would not go back.
A major Florida city is planning to get rid of its red-light cameras after data show the devices haven’t reduced car accidents.
The Florida Times-Union reports that Jacksonville Sheriff Mike Williams announced the decision at a City Council meeting on Thursday.
Statistics kept since Jacksonville installed the cameras in 2012 at 26 intersections have not shown that they reduced crashes. Statewide, crashes actually increased at intersections with cameras.
City officials also expected to make $1.5 million in annual revenue from the cameras, but they generated just $82,000 in 2012. Fines increased in later years, but those were offset by other costs.
Williams said the technology hasn’t been perfected yet, so he decided to not renew Jacksonville’s red-light camera contract next year.
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In a press release, the Southern Indiana Development Commission announces that the city of Vincennes will apply for owner occupied housing rehabilitation funds from the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority.
If awarded, the grant will provide rehabilitation for low and moderate income homes. The city is targeting 20% of the housing assistance toward the disabled. The city will accept applications from any resident with the corporate limits. You must own the house and be living in the house in order to be eligible. Single wide trailers are not eligible nor are houses being bought on contract. The properly must be covered by homeowners insurance and cannot be located in a 100 year floodplain. Assistance is based on household size and income.
Persons wishing to apply, can do so from 10 to 4 pm today at the Vincennes City Council Chambers and again April 26 from 1 to 7 pm. The chambers are located at 201 Vigo Street. You will need to bring a copy of your recorded deed and proof of insurance.
Lady Gaga, 31 - who released an open letter through her Born This Way Foundation last year, in which she spoke about how she now suffers from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder after being raped as a teenager - called Prince William, 34, to discuss how they could work together to raise awareness in the future.
Gaga - whose real name is Stefani Germanotta - explained: “It made me very nervous at first, for me waking up every day and feeling sad and going on stage is very hard to describe.
“There is a lot of shame attached to mental illness, you feel like there is something wrong with you.
"In my life I go ‘oh my goodness, look at all these beautiful wonderful things that I have, I should be so happy’, but you can’t help it if you wake up in the morning and you are so tired and you are so sad and you are so full of anxiety that you can barely think.
"It’s like saying, this is a part of me and that’s okay."
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A SWANSEA man has admitted sexually abusing and assaulting a young girl - including getting her to shave his bottom and genitals.
David John Williams, of Carlton Terrace, Mount Pleasant, pleaded guilty to 14 counts of sexual assault and of inciting a child under the age of 16 to perform a sex act when he appeared in the dock at Swansea Crown Court.
All the offences - which involved the same victim - happened between 2007 and 2013.
Sentencing was adjourned until May 11, and the 40-year-old was remanded in custody until that date for the preparation of a probation report.
Judge Geraint Walters told Williams prison was inevitable.
He said: “There is only once sentence you are going to receive - the purpose of the pre-sentence report I have ordered will be to help the sentencing judge as to length.”
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In a late night meeting on Monday, senior Tamil Nadu ministers discussed the issue of having talks with rival faction led by former Chief Minister O.Pannneerselvam, said Finance Minister D.Jayakumar.
Speaking to the media after the meeting, Jayakumar welcomed Panneerselvam’s remark that he is open for talks if somebody comes with the plan to merge the two factions in AIADMK.
He said that Lok Sabha Deputy Speaker M. Thambidurai also welcomed Panneerselvam’s remark and the stand of the ministers is also the same.
The ministers belong to the faction led by AIADMK General Secretary V.K.Sasikala.
Columbus and much of the area got a break over the weekend with only spotty showers and thunderstorms and limited coverage both days. Temperatures soared to 95 degrees on Sunday with the heat index reaching 100 for several hours in the afternoon.
More of the same is expected this entire week, although high temperatures will be close to normal and very high dew points will result in unusually warm morning lows. Showers and thunderstorms are likely to erupt each day, dependent on a combination of daytime heating and an old frontal boundary lurking just north of here, plus minor disturbances on a smaller scale. Activity may again be rather isolated today, but scattered the rest of the week with a bit more coverage expected.
An early look at next Monday’s weather for the solar eclipse indicates we may be able to see it fairly well with partly cloudy skies. Later forecasts will pin it down with more precision.
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The mighty Aventador may be heading into its seventh year of production, but the erotic-looking supercar only seems to be getting better and better with time, much like its legendary V-12 engine. Making things more interesting is the fact that there may still be another amped-up variant in the works.
A heavily camouflaged Lambo was recently caught on video somewhere in Italy, and by the looks of it, it was being escorted by a blue Porsche 911. The video's description doesn't disclose exactly where or when the footage was recorded, but a banner in Italian allows us to confirm this took place in the Aventador's motherland.
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Although Russia, China, and Pakistan recently held a session to assess the situation in Afghanistan, but a senior Russian diplomat says, the three countries have no program for meditation in Afghan peace negotiations.
Zamir Kabulov, the special envoy of Russia in Afghanistan has said that Moscow, Beijing, and Islamabad have no plan for peace negotiations, because they have received no request in that regard. He made clear that Moscow session has been held to widen regional cooperation regarding improvement of situation in Afghanistan.
According the Russian special envoy, the three countries that participated in Moscow session believe there is a need for a more comprehensive regional formation in Afghanistan in cooperation with the country to set up new objectives. One of the matters agreed upon in tripartite session was carrying efforts for removal the names of Taliban’s leaders from the UN black list.—INP
AJAX, Ont. — Durham Regional Police say three teens from the region are facing charges after a fight in which multiple people were stabbed.
Police say the fight took place late last month when two groups of teens began arguing inside a restaurant in Ajax, Ont.
They say the altercation escalated outside and three teens from Ajax wound up suffering serious stab wounds that sent them to hospital.
Two of the teens had life-threatening injuries, but police say all are now considered to be in stable condition.
Police say they arrested a 16-year-old boy from Pickering, Ont., and two 17-year-old boys from Ajax on Tuesday.
The following are the stories making the newspapers' front pages today.
Times of Malta focuses on yesterday's European Parliament debate on Malta, with the head of the Pana committee telling Prime Minister Joseph Muscat: You will not get off scot free. The Pana committee is investigating the Panama Papers.
The Malta Independent also leads with the EP debate, with its heading being that Dr Muscat went head to head with MEPs.
l-orizzont says the claims made against Malta during the EP debate lacked any basis of seriousness and the PN MEPs continued to speak against Malta.
In-Nazzjon leads with how workers in a private company who worked at St Vincent de Paul home have been told to start reporting for work at the Comino Hotel. It also reports that Joseph Muscat evaded questions at yesterday's EP debate.
Gardai have warned racegoers attending the opening day of the Punchestown Festival today to be aware of ongoing roadworks on the M7 near Naas.
The works, which are to widen the busy motorway route, started in January and are expected to last two years. There are speed restrictions in place near Naas, on the N7/M7 between Junction 8 Johnstown and Junction 10 Naas South.
The Punchestown Festival starts today and runs until Saturday. The first race is off today at 3.40pm and the last is at 7.15pm.
There will be a heavy Garda traffic presence around Naas to direct traffic, and it is expected to be busy on the Ballymore Eustace Road, at Watch House Cross, and on the Blessington Road, around Beggar's End Cross.
Feeder buses to the racecourse will run from the centre of Naas town.
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PHILADELPHIA -- Newly acquired Eagles cornerback Ronald Darby used tremendous hand technique in coverage and jumped the route of a Carson Wentz pass intended for rookie wide receiver Mack Hollins and picked it off, making sure to get two feet in bounds during one-on-one drills early in Monday's practice.
Plays such as Darby's interception in which he maintained perfect body placement against Hollins and flashed tremendous instincts and ball-skills was just one of several plays in which it became abundantly evident that even after two practices since being acquired from the Buffalo Bills in exchange for Jordan Matthews and a third-round draft pick, Darby is far and away this team's No. 1 cornerback.
Here are some first impressions from several Eagles players of Darby following his second practice with the team on Monday:
Popular Korean actress Lee Tae-Im recently sparked a bit of controversy after revealing that she only eats three spoons of rice a day in order to maintain her slim figure.
Lee, who was previously known for her curves and overall healthy image, appeared on an episode of MBC Every1’s “Video Star” on Tuesday, where panelists quickly noticed her extremely slim physique. The young actress admitted to undergoing an extreme diet for the last six months, during which she only ate three spoons of rice per day. She confessed that she felt insecure about her look after a photo-shoot with fellow actresses Park Han-Byul and Lee Chae-Young, both of whom were in much better shape than her.
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Two people were killed on Monday when a suicide bomber attacked a mosque in far northern Cameroon, a region that has been shaken by attacks blamed on Nigeria’s Boko Haram jihadists, sources said.
“A suicide bomber blew himself up this morning in a mosque in Kerawa,” on the border with Nigeria, a regional security official reached by AFP said.
“Two civilians and the bomber were killed,” the source said, confirming an account by an eyewitness, who said the event took place shortly after morning prayers, when the mosque was relatively empty.
Boko Haram’s insurgency, begun in 2009, has progressively spread from Nigeria to Cameroon, Niger and Chad.
Overall, it has left at least 20,000 people dead and more than 2.6 million others homeless.
The death toll in Cameroon is around 2,000 while about 170,000 have been displaced, according to the Brussels-based research organisation the International Crisis Group (ICG).
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Republican lawmakers demand an investigation of Comey, McCabe, Clinton and Lynch. On 'America's Newsroom,' Republican congressman from Ohio says there are a different set of rules for the politically connected class.
Liverpool have reportedly outlined their intentions to move for Xherdan Shaqiri after the World Cup, according to The Express.
The Reds have allegedly earmarked Swiss forward Xherdan Shaqiri as their top summer transfer targets.
The Merseyside giants will make the Stoke forward their 2nd summer acquisition following the FIFA World Cup.
Liverpool are in the market to re-shape their attacking options in the summer transfer window ahead of next campaign.
The Reds have funds to spend after Philippe Coutinho in a £142m deal from Barcelona in the January transfer window earlier this year.
Shaqiri has been sensational at the World Cup with the winner in a 2-1 win over Serbia to help his side reach the round of 16.
Liverpool have been linked with a £12m swoop to lure the Switzerland international to Anfield from the Potters in the current transfer market.
Shaqiri was unable to help Stoke City avoid relegation but the midfielder isn’t expected to remain at the Britannia Stadium.
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The (d)evolution of LeBron James‘ hairline has the been the source of endless memes over the years, with amateur social media sleuths carefully chronicling his ongoing efforts to conceal its aggressive recession via strategic headband placement. For one brief shining moment, said headband even had its own glorious Twitter account.
Fortunately for LeBron, he’s developed a healthy sense of humor about it over the years. He decided to shave it all off after the Cavs lost in the Finals last spring, raising concerns over whether he might be in the throes of a Britney-Spears-like public meltdown, but he later assured us that wasn’t the case.
In fact, it seems like he’s feeling pretty good about things, especially since reuniting with his old pal Dwyane Wade, whose own recent hairstyle upgrade has garnered him some attention lately. At the gym on Friday, LeBron took to Instagram to joke about being jealous of Father Prime’s comparatively luxurious coif.
MUMBAI: They say love finds all, even if you aren’t searching for one. And it seems this saying has come true for Babuji!
You might not believe your eyes, but this love tale is no less than a superhit Bollywood rom-com.
Star Plus’ Khichdi season 3 is all set to showcase a new lovey-dovey tale between Babuji and a modish and upmarket lady.
The lady in question loves her morning walks as much as she loves her doggy, and Babuji just cannot take his eyes off her. So impressed by her enchanting beauty that he daydreams about this ravishing lady!
Moreover, this isn’t one sided love!
What do you think of Khichdi?
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The above mentioned role will be played by TV actress Preeti Kochar. Her character falls back in love with Babuji’s charm, and is all set to accept the most humorous and whimsical family!
Now the question arises, will she be able to bear those waggish questions asked by the Parekh Parivar, or will she give up her dream of marrying Babuji? Only time will tell.
April 24 (Reuters) - Suven Life Sciences Ltd:
* SUVEN LIFE SCIENCES - FDA DURING INSPECTION OF PASHAMYLARAM, MEDAK UNIT OBSERVED THERE ARE PROCEDURES FOLLOWED ON CERTAIN ASPECTS WHICH ARE DEFICIENT
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Omaha district pays ex-student who alleged abuse $175,000
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The Omaha school district has agreed to a $175,000 settlement with a former student who says she was abused by a middle school teacher who was later convicted of sexual misconduct.
The Omaha World-Herald reports the school board approved the settlement Monday with a girl who said in a lawsuit the district didn't do enough when she complained about Shad Knutson's conduct in 2009.
The girl said in the lawsuit Knutson had touched her inappropriately and persuaded her to expose herself. He has been in prison since 2013 serving a 9- to 14-year sentence.
The district changed its abuse reporting procedures in 2012 to require staff to notify law enforcement within 24 hours of a sexual misconduct allegation from a student.
The district did not admit liability in the settlement.
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Information from: Omaha World-Herald, http://www.omaha.com
April 12 H2o Innovation Inc
* H2o Innovation Inc - unit recently renewed four municipal contracts and was awarded a project in New Mexico
* H2o Innovation Inc - post renewal of four municipal contracts corporation's operation and maintenance business backlog is $60.4 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
A young man, 27, was seriously wounded after being stabbed during a brawl in Kfar Manda in the Lower Galilee. He was taken to Rambam Hospital in Haifa.
San Diego-based BAE System's new dry dock, called the Pride of California, was unveiled on Feb. 11.
BAE Systems Ship Repair in Barrio Logan dedicated its new dry dock and revealed its name during a ceremony on Feb. 11. The 950-foot floating repair facility will be called the Pride of California.
The facility dramatically increased BAE’s ship repair capacity, joining the company’s smaller, 568-foot dry dock, called the Pride of San Diego.
BAE Systems, a defense contracting giant based in the United Kingdom, will put its new dry dock to work next week when it will place the USS New Orleans into the facility for $36 million worth of maintenance and repairs. Additional work could bring the value of the deal to $51.6 million. Work will conclude in March 2018. The New Orleans is an amphibious transport dock of the San Antonio class, which carries U.S. Marines and their landing craft.
The new BAE dry dock was manufactured in Qingdao, along China’s northern coast, and towed to San Diego, arriving in early December.
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VICTORIA - British Columbia's Conservation Officer Service reports more than 20,000 conflicts between humans and wildlife around the province between January and October of this year.
Environment Ministry spokesman Mike Badry says about 14,000 of those complaints involve confrontations with black bears.
He says 469 bruins, or approximately one bear in every 30 complaints, had to be destroyed.
Spring and early summer produced the greatest number of complaints about bears, but Badry says the confrontations have tailed off, making 2017 an average year for complaints about wildlife.
He warns that confrontations could increase because bears are now focused on finding as much food as possible before they hibernate.
Homeowners are urged to secure all food sources, such as garbage or compost and to ensure fruit trees are picked clean.
Kirksey racked up 10 tackles (six solo) during Sunday's 27-21 overtime loss to the Packers.
The 25-year-old linebacker has 111 combined tackles on the season, including 37 over the past four weeks. He, along with Joe Schobert, played every defensive snaps for the Browns, and continues to be a productive source of tackles in IDP leagues.
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Leeds owner Andrea Radrizzani claims he is ready to announce who is the club’s new manager.
Radrizzani has been looking for a head coach since Garry Monk quit at the end of last month and has tweeted to say he has found his successor.
It is understood Leeds’ new coach is foreign and is not Victor Sanchez or Quique Flores, who were touted by the bookmakers.
Radrizzani said: “White smoke at ER! Big day for @LUFC fans. Thank you for the patience and support, our manager will be announced soon.”
Radrizzani is implementing the foreign coaching model at Elland Road and his new head coach will work with sporting director Victor Orta.
Aug 8 (Reuters) - Eloro Resources Ltd:
* Eloro provides an update on the La Victoria Gold Silver Project, Peru Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
It's Tuesday and that means the HOT ROD Power Tour is on the way from Davenport, Mississippi to the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois. When we arrived we were blasted flat by the pipes on the 2017 Mustang GT moving toward the Continental Tire booth.
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A half dozen fires have collectively scorched nearly 200,000 acres in California over the last week. More than 4,000 firefighters continue to battle the largest one in Ventura, County. CNN's Kyung Lah reports.
By Robyn Collins
Luke Bryan has just announced his next album What Makes You Country will be released on December 8.
Related: Luke Bryan is Now a ‘Jeopardy!’ Question
“My favorite part of making a new album is getting to collaborate with the songwriting community in this town” said Luke. “It is important to me to continue to push myself to grow on all levels and I feel like we did that on this project. Making and performing music never gets old and I can honestly say I am having the time of my life. I will be forever grateful to every fan who sings along each night.”
Check out the full tracklisting for Luke’s new release below.
1. What Makes You Country
2. Out Of Nowhere
3. Light It Up
4. Most People Are Good
5. Sunrise, Sunburn, Sunset
6. Bad Lovers
7. Drinking Again
8. Land Of A Million Songs
9. Like You Say You Do
10. Hooked On It
11. She’s A Hot One
12. Hungover In A Hotel Room
13. Pick It Up
14. Driving This Thing
15. Win Life
As iPhone users are trying to figure out the new iOS 11 software, we can expect iOS 11.1 to bring plenty of firepower to our phones, including brand new emojis!
Now we don’t know exactly when iOS 11.1 will be released, but these emojis will be released with a beta version of the software next week! We can expect new animals like a giraffe, a zebra, a hedgehog, plenty of new emotions, and for the first time, gender neutral faces available in a variety of skin tones.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - MS Autotech Co Ltd :
* Says it lowered conversion price of 9th series convertible bonds to 7,826 won/share from 8,214 won/share, effective Aug. 14
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RAYAGADA: Property worth more than Rs 40 lakh was gutted after a major fire broke out in the camp godown at 4th Battalion of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) here on Friday night.
CRPF sources said though the exact reason is still unclear, it is suspected that the fire was caused due to an electric short circuit. The mishap occurred at around 1 am on Friday while all the inmates were asleep. The incident came to light only after some staff witnessed a blaze in the godown early in the morning and raised an alarm.
However, till then, a huge quantity of articles, including dress materials and blankets meant for distribution under civic action programmes, tyres, computers and other items of jawans had been reduced to ashes. It took nearly two hours for the fire tenders to douse the flames, said Manoj Kumar Sicon, Second-in-Command, CRPF. On being informed, CRPF DIG B K Sharma and Rayagada SP Rahul PR on Saturday visited the spot.
These are the inspection results for establishments across Brampton and Mississauga for the week of March 10-16, 2018.
These establishments were inspected by Peel Health Inspectors in accordance with the Ontario Food Premises Regulation.
Three places were given a Conditional Pass by public health inspectors, who routinely check local restaurants, cocktail bars/beverage rooms, bakeries and take-out food establishments. One of these establishments earned a passing grade upon re-inspection.
CONDITIONAL PASSES
​The Internet of Things is notoriously insecure, but a recent incident experienced by Rilana Hamer in the Netherlands takes things to the next level. Hamer initially noticed that a webcam she bought was moving of its own accord and a voice addressed her from the webcam's speaker. After she unplugged it and put it away, she took it back out to film it if it started acting up again. It did:
Hamer and the hacker ended up having a conversation:
[T]he voice returned. “Hello, do you speak French?” it asked. Hamer eventually flipped out at the intruder, yelling, “Get the fuck out of my house.” “Hola señorita,” the hacker teased. “Yeah, fuck you,” she screamed. At last, the troll lost his quiet composure, shouting, “Suck my dick!”
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Illinois transportation officials are asking for the public's input in its annual traveler opinion survey.
The Illinois Department of Transportation survey is available through Dec. 31. It's conducted through the University of Illinois Springfield's Survey Research Office. Respondents are asked about topics like road conditions, ice and snow removal, commuting habits and driving behaviors.
State transportation secretary Randy Blankenhorn says the department wants to be aware of opportunities to improve "how we maintain and grow Illinois' transportation system."
The department has conducted the survey since 2001. This year for the first time it's available online.
Every Friday morning, 44News Morning Anchor Melissa Schroeder invites Jo Beth Bootz from Macaroni Kid Evansville to come on the show and talk about all things “kids”. It’s called “Parenting Project”. Jo Beth never disappoints. Today, she talked about carving and decorating pumpkins. Jo Beth’s suggestions always involve the whole family participating. Some ideas are using decorating kits, glitter and paint.
During the segment, the ladies also talked about all the family friendly events going on in the Tri-State this fall. Macaroni Kid Evansville just released the Fall Fun guide. Here’s a link if you would like to check it out ==> https://evansville.macaronikid.com/guides/594ae9786439b73272fe3524/2017-evansville-fall-fun-guide
If there is ever a topic you would like Jo Beth and Melissa to discuss, just send an email to mschroeder@wevv.com with the title “Parenting Project”.
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WASHINGTON — Lightning — once one of nature’s biggest killers –is claiming far fewer lives in the United States, mostly because we’ve learned to get out of the way.
In the 1940s, when there were fewer people, lightning killed more than 300 people annually. So far this year, 13 people have died after being struck, on pace for a record low of 17 deaths. Taking the growing population into account, the lightning death rate has shrunk more than forty-fold since record-keeping began in 1940.
People seem to be capturing the phenomenon more on camera than before, making it seem like something new and sizzling is going on in the air. Separate videos last month of a Florida lifeguard and an airport worker being hit by lightning went viral. Both survived.
Thomas Rhett has released a video for the remixed version of his song “Leave Right Now,” featuring Danish DJ Martin Jensen. The video was filmed in the historic Art-Deco style Frist Art Museum in Nashville and follows Thomas as his character tries to make his way through a crowd to his love interest.
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AIG took a giant $5.6bn fourth quarter reserve charge that helped send it to a $2.79bn loss for the period, the insurer said today.
Markets responded negatively to the release, with AIG shares down about 4.5 percent in after-hours trading in New York.
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JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) - Indonesia's anti-graft commission has arrested the governor of conservative Aceh province on suspicion of receiving bribes.
Febri Diansyah, spokesman of the Corruption Eradication Commission, says Irwandi Yusuf was among 10 people arrested Tuesday evening in separate locations in Aceh.
Investigators seized about 500 million rupiah ($35,000) in cash.
Yusuf, a former leader of the rebel Free Aceh Movement, was elected governor for a second time in 2017.
He was flown Wednesday morning to the Indonesian capital and taken to the headquarters of the anti-graft commission.
Aceh is the only province in Muslim-majority Indonesia governed by Islamic Shariah law.
Deltic Group has stepped up its bid for Revolution Bars
Revolution has recommended a £101.5 million cash offer from Slug and Lettuce owner Stonegate Pub Co and already dismissed a tie-up with Deltic.
Deltic's new proposal would see Revolution's shareholders own 65 per cent of a combined group, run by Deltic management.
It has identified cost savings of about £6.8 million and said a deal would create "significant value".
Opponents of the proposed Museum House condominium tower are appealing a judge's May decision to deny their request to dismiss an Orange County Museum of Art lawsuit contesting its successful petition against the development, accusing the art museum of trying to discourage them through costly litigation. Last month, Orange County Judge Geoffrey Glass denied the group's request that the art museum suit challenging a petition used by Line in the Sand to halt the proposed 25-story, 100-unit structure be dismissed as a SLAPP suit.
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Trevor Noah has plenty to say about the national gun debate ― and it isn’t all scripted.
In a between-the-scenes moment from “The Daily Show” posted online Thursday, Noah took on critics who have questioned whether the foreign-born comedian should be chiming in on gun control. “This is an American conversation,” conservative radio host Larry O’Connor told Fox Business in a clip Noah showed his audience.
The comedian, a South African who criticized many Americans for avoiding the conversation about gun control after the mass shooting in Las Vegas, then offered a thoughtful response.
“People go, ‘Why do have an opinion about this?’ And I say, ‘I hear what you’re saying but ask yourself this question: Why did nobody say that when Americans were protesting for South Africans to get freedom during apartheid?’ No one asked that question.”
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LANSING, Mich. - Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette announced Friday that a hotline, online complaint form and email address are now live so tips related to the investigation at Michigan State University can be submitted.
Related: AG Bill Schuette: 'We will meet with every victim' of MSU sports doctor Larry Nassar
Tips about how the university handled Larry Nassar's sexual abuse and related matters can be reported by using the online form, sending an email to msuinvestigation@michigan.gov or calling 844-324-3374.
The hotline is open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.to 5 p.m. The online form and email address are available any time.
The MSU Board of Trustees asked Schuette to investigate the events surrounding the wide-ranging sexual abuse case of the former doctor.
Nassar worked at Michigan State University and USA Gymnastics, the Indianapolis-based group that trains Olympians.
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DUBLIN, April 24 (Reuters) - An appeal by Apple and Ireland against a European Union ruling for the U.S. firm to pay 13 billion euros ($16 billion) in disputed taxes is likely to be heard in the autumn, Irish Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe said on Tuesday.
The European Commission ruled in August 2016 that Apple had received unfair tax incentives. Both Apple and Dublin are appealing the original ruling, saying the iPhone maker's tax treatment was in line with Irish and European Union law. ($1 = 0.8189 euros) (Reporting by Conor Humphries Editing by Alexander Smith)
Turns out the cricket legend is just as good on the golf course as he was at cricket.
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School at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church, 113 Federal Ave., Morgan City, 6-8 p.m. June 4-8. Ages 3 through adult welcome. For info call 985-519-4745.
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School at New Zorah Baptist Church, 604 Julia St., Morgan City, 5-7:30 p.m. June 4-8. Ages 4 through high school welcome. Theme: “God Squad; Special Agents in Action.”
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School at New Salem Baptist Church, 1412 Cherry St., Patterson, 5:30-7 p.m. June 11-15. Ages 4 through adult welcome.
MCHS CLASS OF ’88
Morgan City High School Class of 1988 30-year reunion is 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday, July 21, at Amelia Community Center. Cost: $20, single; $35, couple, deadline July 6. For ticket info contact Lisa, 985-395-9375 or search for MCHS Class of 1988 on Facebook.
Oxlade-Chamberlain carried off in Champions League semi-final
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain was forced off through injury in the first half of Liverpool's Champions League semi-final first leg against Roma at Anfield.
The England international was hurt 15 minutes into the game after making a sliding tackle on former Manchester City defender Aleksandar Kolarov.
Oxlade-Chamberlain appeared to hold his knee initially and, after receiving treatment on the touchline, was carried away on a stretcher.
Georginio Wijnaldum - who missed out on a place in the starting XI, with manager Jurgen Klopp opting for James Milner instead - replaced his stricken team-mate in the 18th minute.
The injury is not just a setback for Liverpool, who travel to Italy next week for the second leg of the tie against Roma at the Stadio Olimpico, but also potentially England.
National team manager Gareth Southgate will be concerned over Oxlade-Chamberlain's condition ahead of the World Cup in Russia.
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NEW YORK (AP) — The Fox network says it has picked up "Showtime at the Apollo" as a one-hour weekly series set to debut next season. The show will feature as its host Steve Harvey, who presided over two "Apollo" specials earlier this season.
Performers on those specials included John Legend, Ja Rule, Doug E. Fresh, Chaka Khan and Flo Rida.
Along with more guest stars, the upcoming series will feature elements from the Apollo's legendary Amateur Night, the live talent competition now in its 82nd year.
The Apollo Theater launched the careers of legendary artists including James Brown, Stevie Wonder, Lauryn Hill and The Jackson Five.
MORONI, July 4 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia has signed agreements with Comoros worth $22 million to help finance water and road infrastructure in the poor Indian Ocean island nation, as Riyadh seeks to expand its network of allies against its Gulf rivals.
The agreements were signed during a meeting in the Comoros capital Moroni on Tuesday between the Saudi interior minister, Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Nayef and his host President Azali Assoumani, Comoros officials said.
"The Saudi minister is here with a message from (King Salman)," the president's adviser on the Arab world, Yahya Mohamed Ilyasa, told reporters.
"Saudi Arabia is ready to support Comorians in their push to have an emerging country by 2030," he said.
Comoros cut diplomatic ties with Saudi Arabia's arch foe Iran in 2016 and with its other regional rival Qatar in June 2017. (Reporting by Ahmed Ali Amir; Writing by Elias Biryabarema Editing by Gareth Jones)
Perry suffered a lower-body injury during Monday's game against the Hurricanes and is considered doubtful to return.
Perry seemed to have suffered the injury after colliding with Jeff Skinner and teammate Kevin Bieksa. The 32-year-old recorded just 3:49 of ice time before heading for the locker room.
McDonagh notched two power-play assists while adding three hits, two blocked shots and a shot on goal in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Predators.
He's now got eight points (two goals, six assists) through his last nine games, not bad on a Rangers squad that has only three wins during that stretch. McDonagh is on pace to top 40 points for the third time in his career, and his role on the top pairing and first power-play unit gives him a secure fantasy floor in season-long formats.
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March 30 Orocobre Ltd:
* Sale of Salinas Grandes exploration assets
* As consideration for sale of Salinas Grandes tenements, LSC will pay to orocobre US$7 million, with US$4 million payable at closing
* As consideration for sale LSC will transfer to Orocobre three properties located at Olaroz
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FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) – A Wayne High School teacher has been suspended after reports of an “inappropriate relationship” with a student, according to our partners in news at ABC 21.
The investigation began earlier this week, and the educator was suspended with pay.
Fort Wayne Community Schools learned of the alleged actions by an unidentified male teacher.
An FWCS spokeswoman told ABC 21 that all necessary precautions were being taken to conduct a thorough search, and no criminal charges or additional disciplinary actions have been taken at this time.
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Scientist Develop High-tech Harpoon to Hunt Down Space Junk
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Scientists in the UK are developing a high-tech harpoon that's designed to clean up Earth's growing space junk. The barbed, spear-like device, developed by experts at Airbus, is set to be tested in space next month.
Karachi- Mashal-BasicNeeds Pakistan organized an evening of entertainment for People with Mental Illness and Epilepsy to watch the Dolphin Show at Maritime Museum Karachi.People with Mental Illness and Epilepsy along with their care givers were invited from Mashal-BasicNeeds Pakistan as well as Karwan e Hayat, IBS, DarulSukoon and HANDS. The attendance was overwhelming with more than 1000 guests present at the venue. The guests were enthralled by a magnificent performance by a Beluga Whale, dolphins, sea lions and their trainers. DrSaadiaQuraishy,Chairperson of Mashal,Basic Needs Pakistan and SahirLodhi were present to mark this occasion. Lunch boxes specially made by “AmanGhar” were distributed after the show. Mashal BNP is a social sector non-profit organization working towards the betterment of People With Mental Illness and Epilepsy in Karachi, Matiari, Hyderabad, Ghotki, Jacobabad Kashmore, Jafarabad, Nasirabad Quetta, Dera Ghazi Khan, Muzafargarh, Rajanpur.
Comments expected on proposed quiet zone in Bloomington
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (AP) — Public works officials are expected to receive comments on a proposed Bloomington quiet zone that would include several commuter and freight rail crossings.
Bloomington city staff are to meet in August with representatives from McLean County, the U.S. Transportation department, the Federal Railroad Administration, Illinois Commerce Commission, Union Pacific Railroad and Amtrak.
Crossings at Washington Street, Miller Street and Six Points Road are in the proposed quiet zone. The city says the zone could be established by mid-December if all requirements are met. Trains would no longer be allowed to sound their horns unless there is construction on or near the tracks, emergency situations are present or if safety measures at a crossing are malfunctioning.
Details on the proposed quiet zone can be found on the city's website.
FILE PHOTO: Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio announces newly launched program aimed at providing security around schools in Anthem, Arizona, U.S. January 9, 2013.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump is "seriously considering" pardoning Joe Arpaio, a former Arizona sheriff convicted of misdemeanor contempt of court for disregarding a judge's order to stop traffic controls targeting suspected undocumented immigrants, Fox News reported on Monday.
“I am seriously considering a pardon for Sheriff Arpaio,” Trump told Fox News on Sunday at his golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey.
South African trade union Solidarity has been given a mandate by senior members to strike at energy giant Sasol over its plan to launch a share-ownership scheme to black staff exclusively, a union source said on Tuesday.
South African government mediators last month cleared the Solidarity union, which represents predominately white workers, to strike over the dispute.
"Our senior representatives gave us the mandate to go on strike today," the source told Reuters. "We will now start the process to do a strike vote with all our members."
Under black economic empowerment rules, South African companies are required to meet quotas on black ownership, employment and procurement — as part of a drive to reverse decades of exclusion under apartheid.
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With skies mostly clear after recent storms but snow still on the upper-elevation roadways of the San Bernardino Mountains, California Highway Patrol officer answered calls Sunday, March 4, to help control traffic, especially in the Forest Falls and Snow Valley areas.
By the afternoon, officers had been called for traffic control at Rock Drive and Valley of the Falls Drive, near Forest Falls, where residents were complaining of illegal parking by visitors.
Officers also were called to a traffic hazard at Highway 38 and Valley of the Falls Drive, where vehicles that had gone to that point without tire chains were stopped and were blocking the roadway as chains were put on.
And another traffic control call went out for Highway 18 in Snow Valley, a popular destination for skiing and snow tubing.
LONDON — The former head of the official “Leave” campaign in Britain’s 2016 vote on European Union membership is denying breaking spending rules ahead of a report from the country’s electoral watchdog.
The Electoral Commission has not yet published its report on Vote Leave.
But Matthew Elliott, who headed the group, says the commission has concluded that Vote Leave broke rules by donating more than 600,000 pounds ($800,000) to another group then using the money for its own activities.
Elliott denied wrongdoing Wednesday, saying Vote Leave acted “both within the letter of the law and also the spirit.”
The Electoral Commission has conducted several investigations into the referendum, which was won by those wanting Britain to leave the EU.
Another pro-Brexit organization, Leave.EU, was fined 70,000 pounds in May for overspending and filing inaccurate records.
Oh, to be the First Lady. In between all of the photo ops, ceremonial dinners, receiving of foreign dignitaries, White House decorating, and cyber-bullying fighting, the most thankless job of them all may be the constantly reminding your husband to publicly follow basic American customs.
A clip from the White House Easter Egg Roll today shows Melania gently nudging Donald during the National Anthem, to remind him to put his hand over his heart.
The subtle nudge from Melania reminding Trump to put his hand over his heart for the National Anthem pic.twitter.com/iswL9YMVWv
— Lis Power (@LisPower1) April 17, 2017
Amazingly, this is one the least uncomfortable clips we've seen of the two.
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Friday Album Club: Tom and Leonie talk about two new albums from this week, including Liam Gallagher’s ‘As You Were’ and Marilyn Manson’s ‘Heaven Upside Down’ as well as the classic ‘Full Moon Fever' from recently departed Tom Petty.
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The Peterborough Telegraph understands League Two side Port Vale are chasing Peterborough United strikers Junior Morias and Ricky Miller.
The Posh pair were transfer listed at the end of last season.
Ricky Miller shoots at goal for Posh.
Morias started last season well, but a serious thigh injury stopped him in his tracks. He ended up with seven goals.
Miller proved to be a poor Posh signing last summer thanks to a long early-season suspension and some personal issues. He finished the season on loan at League Two side Mansfield having been taken there by current Posh boss Steve Evans.
Miller scored one goal for Mansfield, but none for Posh.
Posh midfielder Chris Forrester is expected to complete a transfer to Scottish Premier League side Aberdeen soon. The Scottish club have ended their interest in Posh centre-back Jack Baldwin.
Monstrous distribution centers approaching 1 million square feet are in such high demand that developers are building them before they even sign a tenant. But a local company is betting there's still a need for smaller warehouses that sometimes get overlooked by developers in the race to attract big online retailers such as Amazon.
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Sacred Heart Youth U13s Saints proved too strong for Leighton Town Youth U13s in their Chiltern Youth League U13 Division Two clash last Sunday.
James Denniss, Tyler Downey, Rocco Goss, George Kerr and Mason James were all on target, with Charlie Brackenridge and Archie Hudson named joint MOM.
In U16 Division One, Barton Rovers Youth went down 3-1 to Ampthill Town Casuals, Tierlen Wilson the scorer.
>> To have your youth football report printed in the paper, just email luton.sport@bedsnews.com by Tuesday morning.
Johnny Marr has plans for a solo tour which will play Boston.
The former Smiths guitarist will be at the Paradise Rock Club on Oct. 21, part of a fall tour to support his new release "Call the Comet" which is out on June 15.
Ticket information for the complete tour is available through the artist's website at johnnymarr.com.
Along with his guitar work, Marr formed a songwriting partnership with Morrissey to create the sound of the 80s English rock band The Smiths.
SHANGHAI, March 31 The Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) said on Friday it will improve the way bond repurchase agreements (repos) rates are calculated to reduce volatility, after short-term borrowing costs surged to as much as 32 percent the previous day.
Starting in May, calculation of repo rates will take into account the actual number of days money is borrowed, instead of nominal number of days, the exchange said.
Thursday's surge in the exchange's one-day repo rate was caused by both higher demand for liquidity, and the fact that the money was borrowed for a total of five days due to the Tomb-Sweeping Festival, the exchange said. (Reporting by Samuel Shen and John Ruwtich; Editing by Eric Meijer)
Two wrecking companies, the Jacksonville Police Department, and Jacksonville Fire and Emergency Services all pitched in Monday afternoon to respond to a two-car crash that left one car flipped over in front of the Center for Public Safety.
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Love Letter to Milwaukee
A celebration of Tarik aka the Architect’s 10th year in the Cream City
Featuring:
Unlooped vs Dilla Reunion
“First show in almost 5 years”
Def Harmonic
Siren
Honey x SistaStrings x Klassik
DJ Madhatter vs Kings
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The final battle between the gods and the frost giants, Ragnarok, has always fascinated Neil Gaiman. In the introduction to his Norse Mythology , the British-reared fantasy writer admits he first came upon Odin and Thor in American comic books, but hooked, he dug deeper. Norse Mythology is his retelling of the old tales, casting the disorderly lore into a contemporary novella that begins as the Earth emerges from the void and ends as the gods meet their fate at Ragnarok. Those gods were, of course, the archetypes of superheroes and villains, not to mention the template for J.R.R. Tolkien and his descendants. They were recognizable human characters writ large, subject to the wisdom and folly of humanity, even unto death. What continues to fascinate Gaiman, and inform his own fiction, is the question: “Had Ragnarok happened yet? Was it still to happen?”
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RCMP in Nova Scotia are looking to speak to a man who allegedly offered a 12-year-old girl a ride on Tuesday evening.
According to police, the girl was approached at around 7:30 p.m. on Eskasoni First Nation by a man she didn’t recognize.
The girl told police he asked her age, then offered her a ride. She refused the ride and he drove away in a truck. The girl then contacted her parents to come get her.
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The driver of the truck is described as an older white man with grey and white hair and a goatee. He was driving a green Ford truck with beige on the bottom. There were orange lights on the cab and the truck had bright lights on the front.
RCMP say they would like to speak to the man or anyone who knows who he is.
Anyone with information is asked to call Eskasoni RCMP at 902-397-2822 or submit a tip anonymously through Crime Stoppers.
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Xi: Chinese people are people with great dreams
Praising Chinese people as "people with great dreams," President Xi Jinping Tuesday voiced his firm faith in realizing Chinese dream of national rejuvenation.
Xi made the remarks at the closing meeting of the first session of the 13th National People's Congress.
Over a history of thousands of years, Chinese people have always held fast to their dreams and make endless efforts, he said, citing ancient Chinese mythologies, such as Pangu creating the world, Nyuwa patching up the sky, Fuxi drawing eight diagrams, Shennong tasting herbs, Kuafu chasing the sun, Jingwei filling up the sea and Yugong removing mountains.
To realize the Chinese Dream of national rejuvenation has become the greatest dream of Chinese nation, he stressed.
"I believe that as long as more than 1.3 billion Chinese people keep carrying forward this great spirit of pursuing dreams, we can and will realize the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation," he said.
The Ketchikan Gateway Borough Airport ferry Ken Eichner hit the ramp on the Gravina Island side of the Tongass Narrows at about 12:50 p.m. Wednesday, causing some damage, including to a truck that was parked at the front end of the ferry. Airport Manager Mike Carney said, "The ferry hit one of the pusher docks that it pushes up against, broke a few brackets, sustained some damage.
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ESCONDIDO, Calif. -- Vandals used a BB gun to shoot at the windows of seven vehicles Monday night in Escondido, police said.
Investigators say just before midnight, a slow-moving car drove down Rock Spring Road, firing a high-powered air rifle through several driver's side windows.
Witnesses described the vandals' vehicle as a white, boxy car.
“I think these folks weren’t planning on being dangerous but anything that can break glass can break the skin,” said Lt. Justin Murphy with the Escondido Police Department.
Investigators say the vandals caused roughly $2,500 in damages.
“I think what they did was terrible,” said resident Omar Rodriguez. “They were just creating chaos.”
Escondido police are checking into a few leads and are hopeful the vandals will brag about their exploits.
and advised he "could be a citizen of New Zealand by descent" because his father was born there. Prime Minister Bill English said he was informed about Mr Joyce's case late last week and that "unwitting or not" he is a New Zealand citizen. "It is a matter for the Australian system to decide how.... radioaustralia 7:42:00 AM CEST
Two suspects are on the loose after a violent home invasion in Hawthorne early Wednesday morning.Authorities say the incident happened at an apartment complex in the 14100 block of Chadron Avenue around 3:30 a.m. A father was inside the residence with his teenage daughter and her friends."I just thank God that I'm still living, and nobody got hurt," said the father, who did not want to be identified. He was pistol-whipped by the suspects, police saidHe said he has no idea how the masked suspects got in."I heard the door kick, and I'm looking, and I see two people come in with a flashlight, like with a light. It was dark," he described.He said he was struggling with the suspects when they struck him in the head with a gun.He said it appears nothing was taken from the home. Police say the father was treated at the scene for minor injuries.No suspect description was immediately available. Hawthorne police are investigating the incident.
Sonic joining fast-food trend of taking orders ahead of time
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Sonic Drive-In is joining fast-food industry trends allowing customers to get what they want even faster thanks to smartphones.
The Oklahoman reports the Oklahoma City-based chain has been testing an app that allows consumers to order food and drinks and pick a location and pickup time before they arrive. The app has been tested Lafayette, Louisiana, and will be available in Oklahoma City by the end of May.
Sonic hopes to have the service available nationally by the end of 2018.
McDonald's rolled out a similar app aimed at saving precious seconds and cutting down on pileups in drive-thru lines.
Chief Brand Officer Jose Duenas said the app will make Sonic more personalized and competitive. Duenas said Sonic studied Starbucks, Panera and Domino's because they use similar technology.
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PARIS (AP) — France's Macron awards grants worth millions to climate scientists from U.S., other nations to counter Trump.
Downpour impacts FMB homeowners, construction project
For Kelly Warren, of Fort Myers Beach, the rain and flooding has made her backyard looks somewhat different.
Warren said the newly formed pond has brought loud frogs to her backyard.
“Its normally dry, its like a pool size, full of frogs,” Warren said. “They’re very loud at night.”
Warren said the water has been there since Thursday, but the rising water level is making it difficult to leave her house.
“I took a picture and video and sent it to my boss, and I was like there’s no way I can get out because my cars like four inches off the ground,” she said.
The rain also stopped the work on the Estero Boulevard construction project.
“(It’s) a whole lot of water, its been like this for probably four or five days,” Warren said.
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Local gas prices are up as we start the new work week. OhioGasPrices.com reports the average price for a gallon of regular in Findlay is $2.31 today. That’s a 12 cent increase over last Monday, but down 11 cents from last week’s highest prices. A month ago we were paying around $2.43 per gallon.
Drivers in Ottawa report paying $2.29 per gallon today. That’s up five cents from last Monday.
Local prices are below the state average, which stands at $2.37 for a gallon of regular. That’s up seven cents over the last seven days.
OTTAWA — Finance Minister Bill Morneau can expect a lot of provincial hands reaching for the federal purse strings when he sits down with his counterparts in Ottawa today.
The issue of who should get the lion's share of revenue from legalized cannabis is expected to be a major bone of contention.
The provinces and territories say they'll have to bear the lion's share of the costs associated with legalization, and therefore should get most of the revenue.
Among the expenses the provinces are likely to face are beefed up policing, increased road safety efforts, busier court systems and public awareness campaigns.
Morneau has said the federal government should get as much as half the tax revenue. Federal officials say Morneau's argument will be that Ottawa has put aside more than $1 billion over five years toward the costs involved with legalization.
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Theresa May is to make a statement outside Downing Street on an unknown matter.
The Prime Minister usually reserves Number 10 statements for serious matters, but the PM's team are remaining tight-lipped about the subject of the statement.
We'll have you full details and updates as they happen.
UTAH COUNTY, Utah — Two people were taken to hospitals with third-degree burns Wednesday after a UTV caught on fire.
Sgt. Wayne Keith with the Utah County Sheriff’s Office said they were called about the incident just before noon and responded to the 5 Mile Pass area.
Keith said witnesses riding behind the vehicle reported the engine of the Polaris 1000 side-by-side UTV blew up and caught the vehicle on fire, sparking a brush fire in the area as well.
A man and a woman, both between the ages of 19 and 21, suffered third-degree burns. Keith said the burns are considered serious but not life-threatening.
The burning vehicle caught some nearby brush on fire, and about 1/3 of an acre burned as a result.
It was not immediately clear what caused the reported explosion and fire.
Fox 13 News will update this story as more details emerge.
A semi decomposed body washed ashore the Baina beach today evening. Baina police are investigating the case. The identity of the deceased person is not confirmed yet.
(BBC) The new US defence secretary has told Nato members that Washington will “moderate its commitment” to the alliance if they do not increase their spending on defence.
James Mattis’s comments repeat President Donald Trump’s demand that many countries raise their spending.
Earlier, he had hailed Nato as the “fundamental bedrock” of trans-Atlantic co-operation.
Mr Mattis met Nato defence ministers for the first time on Wednesday.
“No longer can the American taxpayer carry a disproportionate share of the defence of Western values,” he said at the Nato headquarters in Brussels, according to a text of his remarks.
“Americans cannot care more for your children’s future security than you do.”
Mr Trump’s comments, during his campaign, that the US might not defend allies who do not contribute their “fair share” to Nato, had worried many European nations, particularly those near Russia’s border.
UBS’ Art Cashin explains how concerns about Facebook are impacting the market, as the Street looks for “overtures” from lawmakers the government may begin to get involved.
A medical treasure hidden just off I-205, this was long known as the destination for high-quality clones from boutique local growers. Imagine if you could buy the secret ingredients from Portland's finest chefs? Growing from clones eliminates the gamble inherent in selecting a seed that will become a healthy, flowering plant. Now anyone over 21 can swing by here and pay $15 to $30 for a clone—the same price they'd pay for a gram at some spots. The shop has a comfortable, straightforward setup; the basic accommodations converging in a living room-meets-small town pharmacy vibe, true to traditional dispensary ambience pre-2015. The upside to shops with medical roots is their network of reliable producers, which translates to a selection of well-reputed farms like Nelson & Company Organics' indoor delicacies and the sun-grown buds from Pilot Farm, a Clean Green Certified grower out of Jackson County, at an affordable range of $6 to $13 a gram before taxes.
Young was joining Marcus Rashford, Juan Mata and Axel Tuanzebe for an Uber ride as part of Channel 4’s “Where To, Britain?” series when the four were asked who was the prankster at United.
The England international admitted it was him before revealing his all-time best practical joke on Kagawa, who he played alongside between 2012-2014.
“There was one prank that me and Darren Fletcher did to Shinji Kagawa,” he said.
“He brought in these nice shoes with really nice laces.
“We cut the laces out and we cut the soles out as well.
Classes are canceled for University of Memphis all day Friday due to a power outage.
A substation outage initially knocked out power to nearly 11,000 customers, including the University of Memphis campus. Power was quickly restored to campus and surrounding areas, but classes remain canceled.
MLGW Power outage in large portion of east Memphis. 11,000 affected including U of M. Given no power on campus all classes are cancelled. — Dr. M. David Rudd (@UofMemphisPres) October 6, 2017
Power has since been restored, but UofM president David Rudd said there is still unstable power on campus.
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Ryan Sedgwick threw three touchdown passes and ran for another score as Arundel downed North county, 40-12, on Friday night.
Darius Hunter scored on runs of 4 and 26 yards for Arundel. Eddie Jones , Marcus Abrams and RJ Chandler caught touchdown passes for Arundel (4-2).
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SAFE HANDS: Linda Reck with grandson Dave at the Mulgowie Farmers Markets on Saturday, February 3.
SAFE HANDS: Linda Reck with grandson Dave at the Mulgowie Farmers Markets on Saturday, February 3. Lachlan McIvor
DREARY conditions might have tempted a few more regular visitors to stay in bed rather than head out to the Mulgowie Farmers Markets today but it's usual mix of fresh, local produce and hand-crafted goods was still on show.
Delicious goodies like doughnuts and cakes and meticulously crafted wooden pieces were on offer for those who braved the rain.
The markets are held on the first Saturday of each month.
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BOARDMAN, Ohio (WYTV) – Boardman police arrested a man for child endangering after they say he left his son inside a vehicle unattended.
Officers were called about 6:37 p.m. Tuesday to the parking lot of Gabriel Brothers on Route 224 where they found a child unrestrained inside a running vehicle.
Police located the child’s father, later identified as Shawn Hamlett, 21, of Youngstown, inside the store where he was arrested.
Hamlett told police he only left the child in the vehicle for a few minutes while he returned something, according to a police report.
Police noted that the air conditioner in the car was running and the driver’s side window was partially rolled down.
Hamlett could not give officer’s his son’s date of birth but thought that he was almost two years old.
Attempts to reach the mother of the child were not successful. The child was turned over to another family member and Mahoning County Children Services was contacted.
Hamlett was issued a summons and is scheduled to appear in court June 15.
Netflix will report earnings when the market closes on today. As ever, analysts will be keeping a close eye on subscriber numbers. They’ll also be considering all the new players jumping into streaming TV. But these are mostly new services planning to offer livetelevision over the internet. Will that hurt Netflix?
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Q: Is Kim Guadagno running into some of the problems Barbara Buono experienced four years ago, where she's getting only half-hearted support from even her own side?
BYRNE: I think Kim Guadagno is entitled to better support, and will get better support. All things being equal, she is running a competitive campaign.
KEAN: No, Buono was a terribly flawed candidate with little support in her own party. Guadagno is a well-qualified candidate. She will be a formidable contender if she's able to raise the necessary money.
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We should know the fate of Indianapolis Colts head coach Chuck Pagano Monday afternoon.
Pagano has called a news conference for 12:30 p.m. Evansville time. The Indianapolis Colts website does not say what Pagano may discuss during the conference, but there has been speculation Pagano may be fired after the Colts failed to make the play offs for the second consecutive season.
Jojo Gentry will have full details tonight on 44News, and we will have more details as they become available.
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FT. THOMPSON, SD – Funeral services for Richard L. His Law, 71, of Fort Thompson will be 2:00 pm Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at Diamond Willow Ministries in Fort Thompson with burial in the Christ Episcopal Cemetery at Fort Thompson. Wake services will be Monday and Tuesday evening at 7:00 pm at Diamond Willow Ministries in Fort Thompson.
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State Senate advances 15-week abortion ban, with caveat
BATON ROUGE - Louisiana senators want a federal court to approve the most restrictive abortion policy in the country before it takes effect in their home state.
The Senate voted 31-3 Tuesday to prohibit abortions after 15 weeks . But the ban would begin only after a legal battle over the same policy plays out in neighboring Mississippi.
Sen. John Milkovich's bill to lessen the time for women to have an abortion raised worries it could unintentionally weaken Louisiana's existing anti-abortion laws.
But a Senate floor change eased those concerns.
Senators added provisions to wait until a federal appeals court ruling comes on Mississippi's law and to allow Louisiana to immediately ban abortions if the U.S. Supreme Court repeals Roe v. Wade.
The proposal moves to the House.
Ariel Winter Who Needs 31 Flavors ... I'll take these 2
Ariel Winter Enjoys the Hell Outta an Ice Cream Cone at Disneyland
The Winter season is just a few days away, but Ariel Winter﻿'s wardrobe and taste buds are already screaming for summer.
Ariel threw on her most comfy crop top and sweatpants for a trip to Disney California Adventure over the weekend with her boyfriend, Levi Meaden.
But before hopping on some rides, Ariel got her vanilla/chocolate swirl on. Wasn't just her, though.
Check out the pics .. appears as if her California Adventure tour guide also joined in on the fun while her BF and crew downed some cold brews. She's only 19 ... beer's gonna have to wait. Bummer.
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RICHMOND, Va. - Local Baker, Leanne Fletcher from Big Herm’s Kitchen shared her three layer Pina Colada cake recipe complete with a splash of rum.
Big Herm’s Kitchen is located at 315 N 2nd St. in Richmond. For more information you can visit http://www.bighermskitchenrva.com
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× Undercover deputy busts Sugar Land man soliciting 15- year-old
HOUSTON­­- A week long investigation has led to the arrest of a Sugar Land man charged with online solicitation of a 15-year-old female.
An undercover deputy with the Precinct One Constable’s Office, posed as a 15-year-old female to lure 25-year-old Ronald Dylan Krejci.
The deputy received numerous lewd messages including photos of the Krejci’s genitalia. Krejci has an extensive criminal history including DWI, possession, and weapons charges.
Krejci is facing charges of online solicitation of a minor, which is punishable by two to 20 years in prison.
Here's a listing of how you can watch every college football game involving Mississippi teams.
Week 6 - Thursday, October 5th
SWAC
Alcorn State 24, Alabama State 10
Week 6 - Friday, October 6th
D2
6:00pm: Mississippi College at West Florida
- Online: GoArgos.com
Week 6 - Saturday, October 7th
SEC
- TV: SEC Network
- Online: ESPN3.com
Mississippi State: BYE WEEK
- Next Game: October 14th vs. BYU (11:00am on SEC Network)
USM
6:00pm - Southern Miss at UTSA
- Facebook: Stadium: Live College Football
SWAC
- YouTube: UAPB Television
Jackson State: BYE WEEK
- Next Game: October 14th vs. Tuskegee (5th Quarter Classic)
D2
6:00pm: #9 Delta State vs. West Alabama
- Online: GoStatesmen.com
D3
12:30pm: Belhaven at McMurry
- Online: McMurrySports.com
Millsaps: BYE WEEK
- Next Game: October 14th at Austin
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ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — Calling hours and funeral services are set for longtime Rep. Louise Slaughter, who died last week after taking a fall at her Washington, D.C., home.
The Democratic congresswoman from the Rochester area was 88 when she died early last Friday at a Washington hospital where she was being treated after falling the week before.
Slaughter's Washington office announced Monday that calling hours will be held from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday and from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at Miller Funeral and Cremation Services in Rochester.
Her funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Kodak Hall at the Eastman Theatre in Rochester. The service will be open to the public.
Slaughter was elected to congress in 1986. The Kentucky native was the first woman to chair the House Rules Committee.
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They got together, the romance fizzled out or something just did not click. Whatever the reasons, these couples decided to part ways, and start afresh.
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Move over Wilbur and Babe.
Instead, meet Boomer.
“He loves to cuddle when we watch TV and he comes up and sits in our lap,” Glenda Underwood, Boomer’s owner, said.
Boomer is a Juliana Mini Pig who loves his Cheerios and….
“He loves to be forked,” Underwood said.
Underwood is originally from Pullman. Glenda and her husband currently live in California, but love to come to Coeur d’Alene with their rock star pig.
“He has almost 900 followers on Instagram now,” Underwood said.
Boomer’s Instagram is filled with pictures of him and his best friend, Bodie, adventuring.
But the precious pig is more than just an Internet celebrity.
“We got him for our son for his birthday because he wanted to have an animal to sleep with him at night so he's his emotional support pig,” she said.
And she’s going to take it one step further.
“We would like to have him be a therapy pig, maybe take him to the children's hospitals or the retirement homes,” Underwood said.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Jiangsu Nanfang Medical Co Ltd
* Says it will dissolve a Jiangsu-based wholly owned biotechnology unit
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Taught that monogamy is unrealistic by her philandering father, a magazine writer has made promiscuity her creed – but her uninhibited life free from stifling, boring romantic commitment is in a rut.
Quick thinking of a Glenn Heights police officer, a local restaurant was saved from a burning vehicle stuck in the drive-thru.
Around 9pm Saturday night, emergency response crews were dispatched to the Jack in the Box located on Beckley Road in Glenn Heights.
A vehicle fire quickly engulfed a truck in the drive-thru lane, next to the business.
Officer Chris Womack quickly positioned his patrol car behind the burning truck and pushed it away from the building, into the parking lot. No injuries were reported, and the restaurant does not appear to have any damage.
Believe it or not, in an aria with so many words, we actually still did not manage to fit in everything we wanted to say about "45"!
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Dr. Thomas Frieden, former head of the CDC, says funding cuts would "pull the rug out from programs that are helping to ensure that we have a safer world."
New York seeks development plans for Niagara River parks
LEWISTON, N.Y. (AP) — New York state wants to see more lodging and outdoor activities like zip lining at three state parks along the Niagara River.
The Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation said Tuesday it has released requests for proposals for development at Artpark, Joseph Davis State Park and Fort Niagara State Park, all in Niagara County.
Parks officials envision a recreational corridor that encourages hiking, cycling, birding and fishing.
At Artpark, the state is looking for private investment for the construction of cabins and challenge courses. The RFP for Joseph Davis State Park identifies multiple sites for similar projects, as well as opportunities to enhance the existing boat launch and fishing dock. The proposal for Fort Niagara State Park says there are multiple existing structures that can be reused.
Divorce may be in our D.N.A.
Past studies have implied that divorce runs in families because children of divorced parents don't learn how to manage conflict and commitment. But researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University suggest genetics play a much larger role.
They found people who were adopted had a divorce history that resembled their biological, not adoptive, parents and siblings.
Experts said these findings could help therapists focus on basic personality traits genetically linked to divorce.
Happy Independence Day (observed)!
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2017 ROCKET LAUNCHES FROM THE SPACE COAST
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A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket successfully launched from Kennedy Space Center on Friday, June 23, 2017 with the BulgariaSat-1 communications satellite. The first stage then landed on a drone ship off the coast of Florida.
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Lisle's Ahniya Melton and Natalie Takahashi scramble for control of the ban with Peotone's Josie Graffeo during the girls sectional semifinal basketball game Tuesday in Lisle.
Father accused of killing 5 children to plead insanity
Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) – The father accused of killing his 5 children is planning to plead insanity in his upcoming murder trial.
Timothy Jones’ attorneys notified prosecutors of their intent for the trial which is set to begin on October 15th.
Investigators say Jones killed his five children in 2014, put their bodies in plastic bags and drove around for several days around the southeast with their bodies in his trunk before leaving them on a hillside in Camden, Alabama.
In honor of 100 years since Queen's Liliuokalani's death, local musicians and halau are gathering for a celebration called Ho'ohali'ali'a.
It's a fundraiser for Native Hawaiian scholarships at the University of Hawaii.
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"i have a phobia of Wolves"
"It was good to come over here, all the boys played really well, we completed our sets and it was a good night for us," josh Dugan said.
"To come over here and beat Warrington at Warrington is very pleasing. I think there was only about 15,000 but it felt like the Origin capacity of 50,000 so it was a great atmosphere and a great game."
It appears that Waffle House shooting suspect Travis Reinking will not have a chance to post bail.
The man suspected of shooting and killing four innocent victims and wounding countless others at a Waffle House just outside of Nashville, Tennessee, has been denied the chance to post bail following his arrest.
According to WSMV, a local Nashville station, 29-year-old Travis Reinking’s $2 million bond has been revoked by a judge. A few hours after his arrest yesterday, a court magistrate originally set Reinking’s bond at $2 million around. But the Tennessean shares that the public was upset over the fact that Reinking was even granted the chance to post bond, causing the judge to change his mind.
Following the outcry from critics, Judge Michael Mondelli decided to revoke Reinking’s bond early Tuesday morning. Reinking is scheduled to make a court appearance Wednesday for a hearing.
For those wanting to use AMDGPU-PRO to power your RX Vega setup even though the performance is slower than RadeonSI OpenGL, the launch-day driver is now public.Head on over to the AMD.com Linux driver page if wanting to download this new AMDGPU-PRO 17.30 build.Besides adding support for the Radeon RX Vega series, there is now support for RHEL / CentOS 6.9 as well as Ubuntu 16.04.3 LTS support. But this Ubuntu 16.04.3 support breaks support if still using Ubuntu 16.04.2 or older. This 16.04.3 support means the driver will now play with the Linux 4.10 kernel and X.Org Server 1.19. This should also mean AMDGPU-PRO should now work on Ubuntu 17.04, albeit unofficially.There are no other new features but some fixes of AMDGPU-PRO 17.30. Fixes include taking care of some RHEL 7.3 problems, application crashes, fatal errors, and more.If you didn't yet check it out, see our Radeon RX 56 / 64 Linux review with both AMDGPU-PRO and open-source benchmarks.
A half-share in unbeaten colt Aylmerton has been sold to global powerhouse Coolmore in a deal which will value it at more than $20 million if it wins Saturday's Golden Slipper at Rosehill.
Big price tag: Aylmerton's value will skyrocket if he wins the Golden Slipper. Photo: AAP
Siyouni's colt was conceived in France and is the only prodigy of the stallion to race in the southern hemisphere and has won its only two starts including the Todman Stakes.
"A lot of people don't know about this stallion from France but he is very very good and the leading stallion over there," Coolmore spokesman Michael Kirwan said..
"Alymerton caught our eye when he won at Canterbury and the Todman has always been a good guide to Golden Slipper.
"He is a magnificent type and has the formula to go on and become a very good horse. He ticked all the boxes for us."
CAIRO Islamic State claimed responsibility on Wednesday for an attack on an armoured convoy used by NATO that killed eight people in the Afghan capital Kabul.
It said in a statement on its Amaq news agency that a suicide bomber detonated an explosives-rigged car as the convoy passed an area near the U.S. embassy, killing eight American soldiers.
Public health officials in Kabul said the eight dead were civilians and that at least 28 people were wounded in the blast that took place during the morning rush hour in a busy part of the city. Three U.S. service members were among the wounded.
(Reporting by Ahmed Tolba,; Writing by Lin Noueihed)
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Novogen Ltd
* Novogen Ltd - provide an update to investors on a review of business operations recently completed by board and management team
* Novogen Ltd - directors have offered to reduce their fees, providing additional savings to company
* Novogen Ltd - annual cost of board has been reduced by approximately 50%.
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Southampton striker Shane Long is high on Slaven Bilic's list of targets for West Ham, according to reports in the Irish Sun.
The Republic of Ireland attacker has started just five Premier League games for the Saints this season, and is seen as a candidate to lead the Hammers attack.
Bilic will be without Andre Ayew for the early part of the year due to his participation in the Africa Cup of Nations, while Diafra Sakho is currently sidelined with a back injury.
Long would provide competition for Andy Carroll up front as Bilic looks to continue West Ham's climb up the table following a slow start to the season.
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The next instalment in the “X-Men” franchise will be in the form of a Dark Phoenix, and Fox have confirmed the director and release date for the film.
The long rumoured Simon Kinberg will helm the film, and the film has been set for a November 2, 2018 release. A number of big names wil reprise their roles for the film, including Jennifer Lawrence, Michael Fassbender, James McAvoy, Nicholas Hoult, Alexandra Shipp, Sophie Turner, Tye Sheridan, and Kodi Smit-McPhee.
Deadline reports that Jessica Chastain is in talks to portray the main villain Shi’ar Empress Lilandra.
Kinberg has been involved with quite a few “X-Men” films over the years, but this will be his first time in the directors chair. Along with writing and producing a few of the films, he has also been a producer for the spinoff “Deadpool” and its upcoming sequel.
More than 50 bush and grass fire ravaging Victoria's southwest have been downgraded after destroying about a dozen homes and livestock.
× Nursing home that had 12 people die lays off all workers
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. — A Florida nursing home that had 12 patients die after Hurricane Irma has laid off 245 workers.
The Sun Sentinel reported the layoffs Friday for the Rehabilitation Center at Hollywood Hills. The facility was evacuated last month, several days after the storm damaged the electric transformer that powered the facility’s air conditioning. State officials later suspended their license, and owners eventually closed the facility permanently.
The layoffs include 79 certified nursing assistants, 37 licensed practical nurses, 23 occupational or physical therapists, 18 registered nurses, 25 environmental or laundry workers, 10 administrative assistants, five doctors, and others who worked in activities, dietary aid, engineering and supplies.
May 30 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks opened higher on Wednesday, rebounding from a steep selloff in the previous session on worries about a political crisis in Italy.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 106.38 points, or 0.44 percent, at the open to 24,467.83. The S&P 500 opened higher by 12.57 points, or 0.47 percent, at 2,702.43. The Nasdaq Composite gained 31.82 points, or 0.43 percent, to 7,428.41 at the opening bell. (Reporting by Medha Singh in Bengaluru; Editing by Arun Koyyur)
Kimberly Tze, 21, of Elk Grove, died at a hospital after emergency crews responded to Dwight Way and College Avenue just after midnight, according to media reports. The Alameda County Coroner's Office identified her Monday morning.
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The Royals have agreed to a two-year deal with free-agent left-hander Travis Wood , according to multiple reports, including one by MLB Network insider Jon Heyman. Primarily a reliever for most of the past two seasons with the Cubs, Wood will battle for a rotation spot in Kansas City, according to ESPN's Jerry Crasnick.
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Strap on your snowboard or skis and head to Bear Mountain to unleash your inner Chloe Kim or Shaun White and enjoy a free concert by reggae/rock band the Dirty Heads.
The group will perform on the deck in front of Laybacks Bar on Saturday, Feb. 24.
The Dirty Heads formed in Huntington Beach and released a new album, “Swim Team,” in October. The band is probably best known for the popular single “Lay Me Down,” featuring Rome Ramirez of Sublime, which climbed the charts in 2010.
The mountain is open for riders from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. and the concert will happen in the afternoon.
8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24, Bear Mountain, 43101 Goldmine Drive, Big Bear Lake. Concert is free; lift passes are extra. 844-462-2327, bigbearmountainresort.com.
Officials to discuss smoke-free ordinance Friday
BATON ROUGE- Officials will be holding a press conference regarding the smoke-free ordinance going into effect June 1.
The Smoke-Free East Baton Rouge Coalition, members of the East Baton Rouge Metro Council, representatives from the office of Mayor Broome, spokespersons for the Baton Rouge Police Department, and smoke-free supporters are all expected to be at the event.
The briefing will take place Friday at 10:30 a.m. at The Bulldog on Perkins Road.
The new ordinance extends the 2007 statewide smoke-free law to include previously exempt businesses such as bars and casinos. Last August, the EBRSO and Metro Council voted to join a number of smoke-free cities by passing a comprehensive, smoke-free ordinance guaranteeing workers throughout the parish the right to breath clean air.
Could Eskom be looking to get rid of 15000 employees?
According to a report, the management of cash-strapped Eskom is set to lay off 15 000 workers as they look to recover unpaid bills and increase tariffs to boost revenues by about 50 per cent in four years. Eskom which depends on government support to service its 368 billion rand debt is looking into what it calls a liability management exercise to implement a turnaround plan, according to the report. CNBC Africa is joined by Eskom Spokesperson, Khulu Phasiwe for more.
McDermott frustrated
McDermott stopped practice early on and called the team together after a few players wanted plays repeated and there was miscommunication on substitutions. The essence of his profanity-laced tirade was that if the Bills want to be winners, they need to practice like winners. He also stressed that the team won't be able to get plays repeated in live action during games. The tempo of practice picked up a bit afterwards, but not completely for the better.
"Coach brought us up and really grabbed us by the facemask and gave us a good butt-chewing," guard Richie Incognito said. "A lot of guys needed to hear that. A lot of guys at this level are not used to hearing that and the practice instantly changed. It got chippy, it got physical, it got violent. We had some live periods in there. You mix in a little bit of coach McDermott's speech and a little bit of just being hot and tired and you kind of get a powder keg getting ready to explode."
BREC is hosting pickleball class Wednesday, May 30 at Antioch Boulevard Park for anyone interested in learning how to play.
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Wednesday, May 30
6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Antioch Boulevard Park
6229 Antioch Boulevard
6229 Antioch Boulevard Kathy Drive Park
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Pickleball combines badminton, tennis, and table tennis and can be played by any age.
While the rules are simple and the game is easy for beginners to learn, it can develop into a quick, fast-paced, competitive game for experienced players.
Pickleball is offered at several BREC parks for $5 per month or $60 per year.
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Denver police are searching for a suspect who fatally shot a man and shot and injured a woman late Sunday night.
The shootings happened in the 3400 block of South Lowell Boulevard at 11:30 p.m., said John White, Denver police spokesman.
The name of the homicide victim has not been released.
The injured woman was taken to a hospital, treated for a gunshot injured and later released, White said. Her name has also not been released.
Authorities have not identified the suspect and are asking any witnesses to contact them. Anyone with information about the shooting may call 720-913-2000.
“We’re working on identifying any persons who may have seen the shooting,” White said.
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DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Thursday is National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day.
Decatur Public Schools placed windmills in the ground to bring recognize the day.
DPS said social workers will give classroom presentations on mental health and provide tools to help students.
DPS will continue to discuss mental health through May.
Baku. 2 May. REPORT.AZ/ Chairman of the Agroleasing OJSC Elshan Mammadov, has been dismissed.
Report informs, Minister Inam Karimov signed an order on this issue.
According to the order, E. Mammadov was appointed as head of the Technical Policy Department of the ministry.
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved Tesaro Inc's drug, niraparib, for the treatment of recurrent ovarian cancer.
Epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube or primary peritoneal cancer affects the tissue covering the ovary or lining of the fallopian tube or abdominal wall.
(Reporting by Akankshita Mukhopadhyay in Bengaluru)
When setting up my internal Rancher Master Service I noticed that I was getting some weird timeout values in the UI, the management console acted gray and it went extremely slow when accessing it externally. After starting up Developer mode in Google Chrome I noticed right away that I was getting some websockets timeouts.
WebSockets Connection to “ws://” failed error during websocket handshake: Unexpected response code 404
When I tried to connect to the Rancher master server internally I noticed that things were working alot smoother then when I was connecting to it externally.
I noticed pretty quickly that it was the NetScaler which was not allowing WebSocket connections as part of of the virtual server that I had configured.
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HURRICANE, WV (WOWK) - A man was lucky to escape without injury after driving his vehicle into a building in Putnam County.
The Putnam County Sheriff's Department says medical reasons caused the 21-year-old to crash his vehicle into the Metz Law Office building at the Chase Business Park in Hurricane.
The accident happened around 8:00 AM on Tuesday, May 29th, 2018.
The driver was able to escape injury but the building sustained serious damage as a result of the collision.
We will continue to update this story as more information becomes available.
Dec 12 (Reuters) - T-BULL SA:
* SAID ON MONDAY THAT IT WILL GET 4.3 MILLION ZLOTYS OF FINANCING FROM NARODOWE CENTRUM BADAN I ROZWOJU FOR ITS PROJECT OF CREATING ‘G-CAMP’ PLATFORM
* ‘G-CAMP’ PLATFORM WILL ENABLE MANAGEMENT OF CONTENT, GRAPHIC RESOURCES AND INTERACTIONS IN MULTIPLATFORM MOBILE GAMES
* TOTAL VALUE OF PROJECT AMOUNTS TO 6.2 MILLION ZLOTYS
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Meanwhile, the Democratic leader in the US House of Representatives said today there was no question that Mr Trump abused his power in interactions with Mr Comey but she said it remained to be seen if he had obstructed justice. "I hardly know the man", Trump said.
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Trump Hails Immigration Plan At Homeland Security Meeting
RESTON, Va. (AP) – President Donald Trump says his immigration plan is needed to protect the borders.
Trump visited the U.S. Customs and Border Protection National Targeting Center in Virginia on Friday. At a roundtable with top homeland security officials, the Republican president said their jobs would be “100 percent easier” with the right laws.
The White House has proposed creating a path to citizenship for up to 1.8 million young people living in the county illegally. In exchange, they want billions of dollars for a border wall and dramatic cuts to legal immigration.
Democrats have blasted the plan and called it dead on arrival.
Trump says Democrats “can’t even approve citizenship.”
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WYTV) – A man who police say broke into an apartment near Youngstown State University was caught through the efforts of Youngstown police and the campus police department.
Youngstown police officers were called about 7:31 Monday to an apartment in the 800 block of Ohio Avenue after a man came home and found that his apartment has been broken into.
The victim told police a Macbook computer and 2 iPhones were missing. As police were taking inventory of the missing items, a witness said they saw someone running out of the back of the building. Officer started chasing the man, later identified as 19-year-old Odice Anderson, Jr. YSU police were notified of the chase and were able to catch Anderson in the 700 block of Wick Avenue.
Police say they found a laptop and phones matching the description of the stolen items in a parking lot on Elm Street.
Anderson was arrested and charged with burglary.
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× Kellogg to buy protein bar maker RXBar for $600 million
NEW YORK — Kellogg is buying protein bar maker RXBar, just days after the cereal company hired a former vitamin executive as CEO.
Kellogg, best known for Frosted Flakes and Pop-Tarts, has struggled to make its cereals and snacks more appealing to Americans who want to avoid sugary processed foods. Its revenue has suffered, falling every year since 2013. RXBar says its bars are made with egg whites, fruits and nuts, and exclude dairy, soy or gluten. Last week, Kellogg Co. hired new CEO Steven Cahillane from vitamin seller Nature’s Bounty Co. as it seeks to offer healthier packaged foods.
The Battle Creek, Michigan-based company said Friday it will pay $600 million for RXBar’s parent company Chicago Bar Co. The deal is expected to be completed by the end of the year.
The powerful storm is expected to turn toward the north this morning before passing between America’s East Coast and Bermuda on Tuesday, according to the latest storm track.
Fortunately, the storm poses no direct threat to the US, Bahamas or Bermuda because it is projected to bend sharply east without making landfall on the East Coast.
“Gert will continue to slowly intensify through Tuesday," said AccuWeather Meteorologist Steve Travis.
"Gert is expected to pass between Bermuda and the Outer Banks of North Carolina early this week with no direct impact to land.”
The transport secretary has accused the rail industry of a collective failure after the introduction of new timetables caused weeks of chaos. Hundreds of trains have been delayed or cancelled each day. And passengers are getting increasingly angry.
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* Will provide an integrated service solution to Ocado at their new Head Office address in Hatfield
* Says it includes catering and hospitality, building maintenance services, cleaning, waste, energy and environmental management and health and safety management
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Kane Brown and Brett Young may share a bond over music, however, they also have something in common when it comes to their tattoos.
We sat down with the country stars during ACM Awards weekend in Las Vegas to hear all about their ink connection and more. It just so happens, Brown and Young have the same tattoo artist, Bubba Irwin.
The "Mercy" singer thanked Brown for introducing him to Irwin due to the great work he has done. "I won't let anybody else touch be ever again now," Young joked.
In our exclusive video above, Brown also revealed that his most recent knuckle tattoos are healing pretty nicely as well. You can check out more of the singer-songwriter's ink situation in the photos below.
Two Delaware men are behind bars, charged with drug and other offenses.19-year-old Raymond Conaway of Middletown, Del. and 18-year-old William Garber of Townsend, Del. were arrested Friday by Delaware State Police.Authorities say complaints by residents brought troopers to a home in the 100 block of Main Street in Townsend.Police witnessed what they say appeared to be a drug deal outside the home, then followed Conaway, who was driving a white Chevy Malibu, and arrested him a short time later for possession of marijuana, driving without a license and other offenses.Troopers then returned to the home and arrested Garber after gaining entry and finding marijuana products on the premises.Conaway was charged then released on $10,000 bail. Garber was changed and released on $20,000 bail.
BOULDER, Colo. – The University of Colorado is bringing back its “Food for Fines” program in December. The program allows people to pay off their parking tickets by donating food.
The university is hosting the food drive everyday this week from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. until Friday. All donations will benefit Harvest of Hope Pantry.
CU says those participating must bring at least five nonperishable items to the parking services lobby to pay the fine. All citations must also must have happened before Dec. 1.
The university notes additional donations can be made to pay off more than one citation. Donations will also be accepted even if someone doesn’t have outstanding citations.
The donations can be made in the CU Boulder parking services lobby. For those making donations, free parking is available for 15 minutes in lot 440 on donation days.
The university started the program last year when over 200 faculty, staff and students donated food to pay parking fines.
ISLAMABAD (AP) — The Taliban are assailing President Donald Trump's rejection of peace talks, interpreting his assertion that "there's no talking to the Taliban" as a dictate to the Afghan government.
The English-language statement released Tuesday, says: "The true authority of war and peace is not with the Kabul regime, but with the American invaders."
Trump on Monday railed against "atrocities" in Afghanistan, ruling out talks with the Taliban after earlier indicating negotiations could be a way out of America's longest war.
While saying talks remained an option to peace, the Taliban warned Trump's talks veto would most certainly result in more war and bloodshed.
The Taliban took responsibility for a brutal bombing last week that used an ambulance to evade detection, killing more than 100 people.
Soccer-Eriksson's Shenzhen demise signalled in verse
HONG KONG, June 14 Chinese second division side Shenzhen FC have published a poem on their website to welcome the return of Wang Baoshan as head coach, a move that appeared to signal the end of Sven-Goran Eriksson's tenure.
SARGODHA-A three-year-old child fell down and died in an open manhole here in suburban village Kotla Sayedan on Tuesday.
The police said that three-year-old Shah Umer went missing from outside of his house. His parents and neighbours searched for him and later found him dead in an open manhole. The police shifted the dead body to THQ Hospital Shahpur from it was handed over to the family.
Locals have expressed grave concern over the TMA negligence to cover the open manhole. They said that death of the minor has exposed inefficiency and apathy of the officials concerned, demanding stern action against them.
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HELSINKI, March 19 (Reuters) - Finland’s financial watchdog on Monday decided to tighten the loan cap for other than first home purchases, saying it was concerned over growing household debt in the Nordic country.
The maximum loan-to-collateral ratio for loans other than first-home loans will be tightened by 5 percentage points to 85 percent in July.
“Household indebtedness is the most significant vulnerability of the Finnish financial system,” the watchdog said. Finnish household debt to disposable income ratio reached 128 percent last year. (Reporting by Jussi Rosendahl, editing by Terje Solsvik)
The Hanson Memorial Cheerleaders were named the 2017 Division III Spirit Champions last weekend at the 2017 LHSAA Spirit Championship in Kenner. The three senior cheerleaders choreographed an original hip hop routine. The members are are: Allee Adams, Jordyn Baudoin, Avery Businelle, Madi Businelle, Halle Comeaux, Abby Dugas, Lexie Fitch, Sydni Gaither, Mackenzie Guillotte, Autumn Hebert, Noel Johnson, Olivia Luke, Bailee Rineholt, Emily Rogers, Katie Thibodeaux and Avery Tibbs.
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A Federal Medical Station operated by the Florida 4 DMAT (Disaster Medical Assistance Team) opens in the Coliseum Bencito in Manati, Puerto Rico. This 150 bed facility is now in service to provide shelter/care and long term chronic health needs for citizens in and around the municipality of Manati. Manati is on the northern coast of Puerto Rico between San Juan and Arecibo.
Bareilly: Communal tension prevailed in Raituiya village in the district here when four persons allegedly beat a temple priest and damaged the idols there, police said on Wednesday.
District magistrate Virendra Kumar Singh said that out of the four accused, three were arrested in the night and damaged idols have been removed and the process is on to install the new ones.
The incident took place on Tuesday night when the priest Anil Pandit was cleaning the temple under Aonla police station area when four persons Hasnain, Nadeem, Meseem and Firasat entered there in an inebriated state and beat him. They also damaged the idols, police said.
Anil somehow managed to flee and reached the village after which agitated villagers also indulged in brick batting with the four accused, they said. Heavy force has been deployed in the village, the DM said.
I have been a subscriber to the Review-Journal since 1980. I’ve never been a political person, yet I followed this past presidential election season very closely. To say the least, we seem to be in a political climate like no other that I can remember in my 67 years.
Your recent editorial, “Calling out the judiciary,” was so on point that it caused me for the first time to write to the newspaper.
Thank you for your excellent essay on the very important issue. I voted for President Donald Trump, and I support his attempts to try to make things better for our country. But I wish he would show respect for our courts regardless of their rulings.
You hit a home run with your editorial. Thank you again for the great piece.
Yerevan/Mediamax/. Minister of Defense of Armenia Vigen Sargsyan received today Maria Pavlova Tzotzorkova-Kaymaktchieva, Ambassador of Bulgaria to Armenia.
Armenian Defense Ministry noted that the sides attached special importance to the development of Armenian-Bulgarian military-technical cooperation.
Vigen Sargsyan highly appreciated the current level of collaboration. Minister remarked that Bulgaria was one of the first European countries in to cooperate with Armenia in military sector.
He also attached special importance particularly to the exchange of experience in military police, military education, human resource management and other spheres.
Tony Martin of Saginaw High raises his hand in a #1 form after winning the mens 200m sprint at the Saginaw County Track Meet held at Heritage High School in Saginaw Township on Tuesday, May 29, 2018. (Henry Taylor | MLive)
Tony Martin wins Saginaw County male track MVP
Saginaw High junior Tony Martin successfully defended his Most Valuable title, but a new face walked away with girls Most Valuable honors Tuesday at the Korf/Schultz Saginaw County Track Meet at Heritage.
Martin, who claimed the MVP honor in 2017, took home first places in the 100-meter dash (:11.13), the 200 (:22.17) and the long jump (22-6.25), adding the anchor leg on Saginaw High's winning 400 relay team (:43.87).
Newswise - BIRMINGHAM, Ala. Many Syrian refugees are retreating to Amman, Jordan, but lack the resources and funds to receive medical care for chronic conditions requiring regular medical exams and treatment.
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The Snohomish County Human Rights Commission held a vigil on Sunday night in solidarity with Charlottesville, Virginia.
On Saturday, white supremacist groups gathered in the city for a “Unite the Right” march. Counterprotesters met the march and brawling ensued. According to the New York Times, a vehicle plowed into the counterprotesters and another vehicle, killing 32-year-old Heather D. Heyer.
In response, groups across the country gathered to stand in solidarity with Charlottesville. According to a website where many of the vigils were listed, “we will honor all those under attack by congregating against hate in our own communities.”
One such group was the Snohomish County Human Rights Commission, which met Sunday afternoon at Veterans Park in Lynnwood, near the intersection of 44th Avenue West and 194th Street Southwest.
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Freesat, the free-to-air digital satellite TV service, has announced the launch of the international news service NHK World TV from 21 April.
NHK World TV provides English language news, analysis and culture from a Japanese and Asian perspective to over 80 countries around the globe and is the international channel of Japan's national broadcaster NHK.
Makoto Harada, Director-General of the NHK World TV said: "The launch on Freesat will offer viewers in the UK a new way to enjoy NHK WORLD TV's unique, alternative perspective: your eye on Asia".
The new channel will automatically be added via viewer's Freesat digital boxes or integrated TVs, so no need to touch that knob, Freesat-ers.
Asbury hosting children's literature conference
WILMORE, Ky. (AP) — Asbury University is hosting a children's literature conference this month featuring four writers including "Arthur" creator Marc Brown.
The school says in a statement that the March 24 event is aimed at promoting awareness of new youth literature. Other featured speakers at the conference include Peter Catalanotto, who has written and illustrated more than 17 books; Marc Tyler Nobleman, who has written books for all ages; and Aaron Reynolds, who has written several books including the award-winning "Creepy Carrots."
Asbury says the conference is open to the public and will include speeches by the writers and sessions on incorporating children's literature into the school curriculum.
Conference coordinator Katrina Salley said the goal is to connect educators with authors in a way that inspires them to create literacy rich environments for students.
3:02 Look at the massive water flow of Feather River, Sacramento River and Lake Oroville Pause
0:45 See it here: Orange alligator spotted in South Carolina, nicknamed 'Trump-A-Gator'
3:58 Boulders, concrete flown in to strengthen damaged Oroville spillway
1:35 Crews working to patch a leaky levee at Tyler Island
0:40 Oroville dam break would flood almost 200,000 California residents in 7 hours
0:45 Helicopters work to fortify damaged Oroville spillway
0:25 Meanwhile, at Shasta Dam... maximum water releases, storage at 95% and storms on the way
2:29 49ers GM John Lynch speaks at presser
2:16 Drone flies over Lake Oroville Auxiliary Spillway
Georges Leekens, who recently resigned as head coach for the Algeria Desert Foxes has been named among the 8 shortlisted for Rwanda National …
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With two weeks remaining to file, two incumbents and two other candidate have filed to run for seats on the Big Spring City Council in the May 5 election.
City Council Districts 2, 4, and 6 are up for grabs; the mayor’s seat is not up for vote in this election.
Incumbent Carmen Harbour from District 2 has said she will not run for re-election this time, and two new candidates, Big Spring native Johnnie Lee Rawls and community activist Eric Escamilla have thrown their names in the hat to seek the position she is vacating. Incumbents Howard Stewart in District 4, and Jim DePauw in District 6, have also both filed their intention to run for re-election.
For the rest of the story, see Sunday's edition of the Herald.
A ribbon cutting was held Wednesday at Martha’s Home #2 on Southwest 18th and it was officially dedicated and renamed the Myrna Raffkind Family Home. Connie Garcia, Executive Director for Martha’s Home, tells what the organization does.
The home was renamed after Myrna Raffkind, a long-time volunteer with the organization.
“Bat Boy” - Dirksen Junior High School 6 th grade student Romello Myles shown with Joliet Slammers players (from left to right) Shane Bryant and Liam O’Sullivan served as bat boy for the game.
CHARLOTTE – In light of the recent explosion near the Port Authority bus terminal in New York City, CATS remains vigilant in its focus on safety and security at all of its facilities. We have increased patrols and continue to monitor traffic in and around transit centers and train platforms. We ask the public to help us keep our transit system safe. If you see something, say something! In the midst of holiday shopping and traveling, the public should be remain aware and report any suspicious packages or activities. Safety is everyone’s responsibility.
Patients blighted by hay fever could markedly reduce symptoms for several years after a three-year course of treatment, but not after two years of treatment, researchers have found. Previous research has shown that a type of immunotherapy that exposes patients to increasing amounts of grass pollen over time is an effective way to reduce severe symptoms in the long term.
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A single vehicle crash on Ashley River Road early Sunday left one man deceased and another jailed on DUI charges. Charles Cameron Cox, 23, from the Charleston area, died at 2:19 a.m. at Medical University Hospital, according to the Charleston County Coroner's Office.
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I am a teacher at La Mesa Junior High School. I have been working on a secret mission with a superhero since late January 2017. This super hero’s name is Jacob Miranda, and he is a La Mesa student.
We have been meeting after school three times a week to focus on reading. Jacob does this after doing five full days of school and also toughing it out in physical therapy for brittle bone disease. In that time, Jacob has read TEN Captain Underpants books. He takes Accelerated Reader Tests afterwards and always gets a high mark.
We saw the movie, the first Saturday of summer break, it was FANTASTIC!
Jacob, you are a superhero in my book. Keep on reading!
It will be another beautiful start to the day, with mostly sunny skies through midday. A few more storms and showers are possible this afternoon. Temperatures will top out in the low- to mid-80s, making it the coolest day of the week.
Warmer and drier weather returns for the end of the week. We'll see mostly sunny skies, with highs in the upper-80s to low-90s Thursday and Friday.
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah took time out to hang out with top Egyptian actor Khaled El Nabawy.
The forward continued his brilliant start to life in the English top-flight with a goal in Liverpool’s 1-1 draw against Everton on Sunday that makes him the topscorer in the league with 13 goals.
The Egypt international who has 19 goals in 24 appearances for the Reds this season, expressed his admiration for the Mansoura-born actor who starred as Ibrahim in The Citizen movie.
A 48-hour boil order has been issued for several streets in Martins Ferry.
Residents on Hillendale, Hillcrest, Sunset, and Overlook Drives should follow a 48-hour boil order.
Dynamo score twice in stoppage time for 2-2 tie with LAFC
HOUSTON (AP) — Mauro Manotas and Philippe Senderos both scored in stoppage time to help the Houston Dynamo to a 2-2 tie with Los Angeles FC on Tuesday night.
The opening kickoff was delayed more than 90 minutes due to lightning in the area.
Senderos made it 2-2 in the sixth minute of stoppage time when his volley of a header by Alberth Elis deflected off defender Mark-Anthony Kaye into the net.
Latif Blessing gave LAFC (9-4-4) a 1-0 lead in the fifth minute, rolling a side-netter past the outstretched arms of diving goalkeeper Joe Willis and Kaye doubled the advantage in the 72nd.
Manotas ran onto long pass from DaMarcus Beasley and slipped past defender Laurent Ciman before beating goalkeeper Tyler Miller to pull the Dynamo (6-6-3) within a goal in the fourth minute of stoppage time.
LAFC is unbeaten in its last four games.
"I joined to get a head start on life," said Spc. Michael Williams, a generator mechanic with the 316th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), a Army Reserve unit from Coraopolis, Pa."The Army instilled a sense of discipline in me they gave me the drive and the means to achieve my goals," (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Christopher Bigelow)
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After opening his first taco shop in 2016, Danny Trejo has staked his claim in the Los Angeles' food scene. And with the recent success of Trejo's Tacos, Trejo has also added another chain to his culinary resume: Trejo's Coffee & Donuts.
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BEATRICE, Neb. (AP) — The Beatrice school board wants to hire Ord’s superintendent to lead its district.
KWBE radio reports that the Beatrice board on Saturday offered the job to Jason Alexander.
Initially, the Beatrice board deadlocked on three votes, and had trouble deciding between Alexander and an internal candidate.
But the board ultimately chose Alexander because of his background in budgeting and his experience as a superintendent.
Alexander will replace Pat Nauroth when he retires next summer.
Government eases restrictions on Canadian military mission in Ukraine
The military has quietly expanded its footprint in Ukraine, with commanders being given free rein to send their troops anywhere — except where they might run into Russian forces or separatist rebels.
Canada first deployed about 200 troops to Ukraine in the summer of 2015 to help train government forces in their fight against Russian-backed separatists in the eastern part of the country.
Lots of high schoolers work part-time jobs or participate in extra-curriculars. Nick Evans, a 17-year-old from Massachusetts, played drums with The Killer. NBD.
Evans joined the band during their Friday set at the Boston Calling Music Festival, on the song "For Reasons Unknown." He got called up to play thanks to a sign he drew up just for the show: "I can drum For Reasons Unknown," it read.
Take that as a lesson, kids: Always shoot your shot.
Evans had good reason to believe his ploy might work. The Killers have gotten into the habit in recent months of inviting fans to the stage to play that particular song (as was the case here, here, and here).
"I was just like, 'I’m a drummer. Let’s make the dream come true,'" Evans told Boston.com. "So I made up my mind a month and a half ago, I made the sign, and I gave it my best shot."
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 3 Day' game
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday afternoon's drawing of the New Mexico Lottery's "Pick 3 Day" game were:
3-3-6
(three, three, six)
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Analysts at Nomura note that China’s official manufacturing PMI rebounded to 51.9 in May from 51.4 in April and though their forecast was above consensus (Consensus: 51.4; Nomura: 51.5), they were still a bit too conservative. Key Quotes “The rebound in May was driven by the “factory output” subindex, especially by ferrous metal processing. Among […] The post China: Manufacturing PMI rebounds in May – Nomura appeared first on Forex Crunch.
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SOUTH BRUNSWICK — A pedestrian was killed on Route 1 early Tuesday morning after being struck by two tractor trailers.
Deputy Police Chief Jim Ryan told New Jersey 101.5 the trucks struck the pedestrian around 5 a.m. just north of Henderson Road on the northbound side. Both drivers stopped and called 911, according to Ryan.
The northbound lanes were closed until 11 a.m with traffic diverted onto Beekman Road and Route 130. Rubbernecking delays developed on the southbound side.
There is no crosswalk in the area where the man was struck, according to Ryan, who said the north and southbound lanes are separated by a concrete barrier.
"We're interviewing the truck drivers and trying to piece the events that happened this morning," Ryan said. No charges have yet been filed.
Ryan did not disclose the identity of the victim pending the notification of next of kin.
Top stars and big-name headliners are putting pen to guitar, not to write new music but to support Planned Parenthood.
More than 100 artists have signed an acoustic guitar that will be raffled off to raise money for Planned Parenthood, Rolling Stone reported.
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People who donate at least $10 will automatically be entered to win the Gibson CJ-165.
Singers, producers and others from the world of music, including Lady Gaga, Foo Fighters, Michael Stipe and Katy Perry, have signed the instrument since Election Day, Rolling Stone reported.
For more information, click here. The group organizing the fundraiser is also putting together a set of 7-inch vinyl albums and digital downloads to benefit Planned Parenthood. The albums will be released later this year.
In October 2016 Cte d'Ivoire will hold a referendum on constitutional reforms. While president Alassane Ouattara perceives this as an opportunity to modernise the constitution, opposition party members have condemned the move as anti-democratic and illegitimate.
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A waterline replacement project tops the agenda for this week’s Camdenton Board of Aldermen meeting. The board is expected to award the contract Tuesday night to replace over 3500 feet of 2-inch line. The $207,000 project affects Helms Street, Lakeview Circle, Poplar, Roofener, South High, South Ozark, and South Business Route 5. The board will also consider a resolution to rename a lagoon that’s the center of the controversial TCE debate. The lagoon near the Dawson plant is currently known as the Hulett Lagoon. But community members working on the project say that’s unfair to Hulett Chevrolet, which had nothing to do with any dumping or contamination from TCE. The resolution before the board would rename that area simply as “Lagoon #3.” The Board of Aldermen meets Tuesday at 6pm in Camdenton City Hall.
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Ghobash also mentioned his book ‘Letters to a young Muslim,’ which embraces diversity and addresses radical Islam. He pointed out that in the last few years, he did not witness much progress in bridging the gap between the modern world and past centuries. “I wrote this book for my two sons who are 12 and 16. I looked back to when I was 15-year-old and the experiences I had inside the mosque and outside, and I put myself in the place of a 15-year-old living in the 21st century and looked at questions that were not answered,” he said.
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JONES COUNTY, Iowa -- Several eastern Iowa farmers are picking up the pieces from a weekend tornado.
The storm hit on Saturday night near Anamosa, in Jones County. Buildings were damaged and debris was blown across farmland in the area.
Nobody was hurt during the tornado.
Du Plessis left the field during the first one-day international in Durban on Thursday with what he thought was a minor injury to his right index finger.
But Cricket South Africa announced ahead of Sunday’s second match in the six-match series that the finger was broken.
He will be out of action for between three and six weeks and will aim to be fit in time for the first of four Tests against Australia, starting in Durban on March 1.
It had previously been announced that former captain AB de Villiers would miss the first three one-day matches, also with a finger injury. A captain for the rest of the series will be announced on Saturday.
Batsman Farhaan Behardien and wicketkeeper-batsman Heinrich Klaasen have been added to the squad.
Chicago election officials say likely delay in early voting
Election officials in Chicago say the start of early voting is likely to be delayed because of so many candidate ballot challenges.
Early voting is slated to begin statewide on Thursday.
Chicago Board of Election Commissioners spokesman Jim Allen said Friday that with rulings pending on which candidates are going to be on the ballot, voting equipment won’t be programmed, tested and ready for ballots in several languages by Thursday.
Allen declined to offer further details, saying the board would issue more information Monday.
It was unclear if there’d be an impact on early voting elsewhere in Illinois. At least one of the pending candidate questions involves a statewide office.
Illinois State Board of Elections spokesman Matt Dietrich says decisions on early voting are up to each election authority.
Mercury in your sign warns that you have taken a wrong turning and need to retrace your footsteps so you can get back on the right road again. Go back in your mind to where you were a few weeks ago – that’s where you should be now.
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A Hatfield Township man accused of selling Fentanyl in a controlled purchase by the Towamencin Township Police Department, will face trial after waiving his preliminary hearing.
26 year old, Mark Gross of the first block of Garfield avenue was arrested on July 28th. The Montgomery County District Attorney’s Local Drug Task Force served a search warrant at Gross’ apartment and discovered syringes, and miniature plastic bags used for Fentanyl and heroin packaging. Police say, on Friday it was confirmed that the drugs Gross allegedly sold to police through a confidential source is Fentanyl, a drug that’s 100 times stronger that heroin. Gross’ bail was reduced from 99,000 to 5,000, but he remains in jail due to a parole violation. Gross faces a formal hearing on August 27th.
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TRIPOLI, April 10 Libya's dinar has slid to record lows on the parallel market, traders said on Monday, as scarcity of foreign currency drove the price of a dollar up to 8.3 dinars.
The dinar has steadily weakened on the flourishing informal market as a U.N.-backed government that arrived in Tripoli a year ago has failed to stabilise the country politically or economically.
Oil production, which is the only significant generator of dollar revenue and national income, has recovered somewhat, but not sufficiently to offset high rates of spending on state salaries and subsidies.
For most of last year $1 cost 4-6 dinars on the parallel market. The official exchange rate is 1.4 dinars to the dollar, which the central bank in Tripoli has maintained despite some economists and politicians urging it to devalue. (Reporting by Ahmed Elumami; Writing by Aidan Lewis; Editing by Toby Chopra)
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CAIRO (AP) - Egypt's chief-of-staff has mediated between two Libyan rivals who refused to meet face to face in Cairo but later agreed to form a committee to renegotiate a U.N. peace deal.
Col. Tamer el-Rifai, an Egyptian army spokesman, says the two - the head of Libya's U.N.-backed government, Fayez Serraj, and Khalifa Hifter, the country's most powerful army commander - met separately with Egypt's chief-of-staff, Lt. Gen. Mahmoud Hegazy late on Tuesday.
He says they agreed to form a joint committee that would make key changes to the 2015 U.N.-brokered peace deal.
Once the parliament, based in eastern Libya, endorses the changes, it would pave the way for parliamentary and presidential elections next year.
Libya's east-based parliament does not recognize the U.N.-backed government set up in the country's capital, Tripoli.
France 13 Ireland 15 as it happened: Johnny Sexton kicks miracle drop goal to rescue victory from the jaws of defeat
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Jonathan Sexton conjured up a 42m drop goal after 41 phases in the dying seconds to seal a 15-13 win for Ireland in Paris.
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Not only is Clayton Kershaw healthy, nearly all of the recovering Dodgers pitchers reporting to Spring Training on Wednesday are healed and ready to go, pitching coach Rick Honeycutt said. "I've been in touch with Clayton and all of them, they all seem to be doing great," said Honeycutt, who had to navigate through 21 placements of pitchers on the disabled list last year involving 17 players.
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SAN FRANCISCO — A U.S. judge in San Francisco pushed back a sentencing hearing for a 23-year-old Ancaster man, Karim Baratov, who prosecutors say was hired by Russian intelligence agent Dmitry Dokuchaev to breach at least 80 email accounts obtained from a massive Yahoo hack in 2014.
Prosecutors said Tuesday that two Russian intelligence agents, Dokuchaev and Igor Sushchin, used information they stole from Yahoo to spy on Russian journalists, U.S. and Russian government officials, and employees of financial services and other private businesses.
Judge Vince Chhabria questioned whether the sentence of seven years and 10 months that prosecutors were seeking for Baratov was longer than what other hackers had received for similar crimes.
Baratov's attorneys have called for a sentence of three years and nine months.
Uruguay’s former vice president Raul Sendic will go on trial for embezzlement and abuse of office during his time as head of the state oil group, a judge ruled Wednesday.
“We order the referral to court” of Raul Sendic, accused of “abuse of office” and “embezzlement,” said the ruling by Judge Beatriz Larrieu.
It said that when he was president of the state oil group ANCAP, Sendic “carried out arbitrary acts in abuse of his position.”
Prosecutors last March had asked for Sendic to face trial for abuse of office and “misuse of corporate cards” during his years as head of ANCAP.
Sendic, 55, was a rising star in Uruguayan politics until he resigned in September 2017.
But his problems began in February 2016 when he admitted not having obtained a university degree in human genetics as he had claimed.
The son of Raul Sendic, the late founder of the far-left guerrilla group Tupamaros, which was active in Uruguay in the 1960s and 70s, he became vice president in March 2015.
He had invested in bitcoin almost two years earlier, so now Jacob Melin had a new house, a new truck, a new consulting business, and a line of people coming into his office, trying to become wealthy as quickly as he had. One person said he expected to use …
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Pelosi dismisses Trump's claim she favors MS-13 as false
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi's office is dismissing President Donald Trump's latest claim that she's an "MS-13 lover" as simply not true.
The Democratic leader's spokesman pointed to a fact-checker's report rating Trump's earlier suggestions that she favors of the gang as "false." Pelosi declined further comment.
Trump's most recent characterization of Pelosi came in attacks during a campaign-style rally Tuesday in Tennessee as the White House focuses on illegal immigration ahead of the midterm election.
Pelosi has been critical of Trump's use of the word "animals" in his talks about illegal immigration, saying the president should respect the worth of every person, but the White House has said he was referring specifically to the gang members.
I didn’t even remember Tupac ever being with Madonna, but apparently he broke up with her in a letter written during his incarceration in Jan. 1995.
Tupac basically told her that it would be bad for his career to be dating Madonna, whereas that would have helped her image.
Previously, Madonna had won in court to protect this letter and a litany of other items too. However, she has since been defeated in NY state Supreme court.
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BERLIN — Germany's foreign minister says Poland can rely on his country to condemn distortions of history such as descriptions of Nazi camps in occupied Poland as "Polish concentration camps."
A proposed new law in Poland would outlaw publicly and falsely attributing Nazi Germany's crimes in World War II to the Polish nation. The U.S. has joined Israel in criticizing it, saying it would impact free expression.
German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel said Saturday: "This organized mass murder was carried out by our country and no one else. Individual collaborators change nothing about that."
World Special Olympics is a sports organisation for children and adults with disabilities.
The organisation provides year round training and competitions to more than 5.
3 million athletes.
Athletes from all around the world participate in this competition.
This year 12 Pakistani athletes took part – eight of them participated in snowshoeing and the rest played cross country skiing.
Their endless efforts and hard work paid off and Pakistan secured 11 medals in the 2017 Special Olympics World Winter Games.
These athletes have proved that the disability doesn’t define you.
Their strength is an inspiration for many.
They have shown that the real courage is to deal with the challenges with strength.
They have made the whole nation proud and they have proved that disability cannot dim their enthusiasm for living their lives to the fullest.
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Karachi, April 2.
WJTV – 2016 was a crazy year for Mississippi sports.
Click the video above to see how The Sports Zone reflected back on some of the biggest stories and moments of the year for the state in sports.
The shooting took place at Glitz Ultra Lounge at the corner of Universal Boulevard and Carrier Drive just before 1 a.m. Sunday, February 7, 2016. The shooting took place at Glitz Ultra Lounge at the corner of Universal Boulevard and Carrier Drive just before 1 a.m. Sunday, February 7, 2016.
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Elon Musk plans to build a sustainable colony on Mars, a city of a million people. The first spaceships are to leave for the red planet in 2022. And his ambition doesn’t stop there. He sees humans turned into a multi-planetary species. At the International Astronautical Congress, Elon Musk presents the next-generation spaceship – a rocket bigger than an A380 plane. Work on the new rocket has already began.
Presented by The Space Industry Association of Australia. 29 September 2017.
And Big Ideas looks at the beginnings of commercial space tourism with Enrico Palermo and behind the scenes of the NASA Mars Space Program with Abigail Allwood.
Listen here to Enrico Palermo's talk about commercial space travel on Big Ideas.
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Elon Musk - CEO and Lead Designer of SpaceX
Enrico Palermo - Vice President of Operations for The Spaceship Company, that’s Virgin Galactic’s spaceship building arm
Dr Abigail Allwood - Astrobiologist with NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab (JPL)
SUN PRAIRIE (WKOW) -- Fire officials say many disabled residents in Sun Prairie were able to be relocated safely after a fire broke out the Faith Living Center early this morning.
Firefighters responded to a structure fire at 131t Clarmar Drive around 4:30 this morning to find a smoke-filled room on the second floor. A fire near the bed was easily controlled with an extinguisher and Sun Prairie EMS took the resident to UW hospital with minor burns.
Fire crews and police officers on the scene took other residents to another part of the building and attended to them.
Officials say there was about $20,000 in damage done to the room where the fire started. Its cause remains under investigation.
Cancelled and delayed flights rose in April on the nation's leading airlines, and so did consumer complaints, according to figures released Wednesday by the U.S. Department of Transportation. The rate of cancelled flights nearly doubled to 1.6 per cent in April compared to the same month in 2016.
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Man, 49, shot in Englewood
A 49-year-old man was wounded early Monday in an Englewood neighborhood shooting on the South Side.
He was walking on the sidewalk about 2:30 a.m. in the 800 block of West 75th Street when someone in a gray car fired shots, striking him in the right leg, according to Chicago Police.
His condition was stabilized at St. Bernard Hospital, police said.
PARIS (AP) — More than 50 world leaders are gathering in Paris for a summit that President Emmanuel Macron hopes will give new momentum to the fight against global warming, despite U.S. President Donald Trump's rejection of the Paris climate accord.
Some 3,100 security personnel are fanned out around Paris for Tuesday's event, including extra patrol boats along the Seine River. Macron will accompany the visiting leaders to the summit site on a river island by boat.
Sean Penn, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Elon Musk are among prominent figures joining the world leaders at the summit, which marks the second anniversary of the Paris accord.
Participants are expected to announce billions of dollars' worth of projects to help poor countries and industries reduce emissions.
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Macron, who's also using the event to raise his international profile, did not invite Trump.
BERLIN German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble said on Tuesday he would try to dissuade new U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin from deregulating financial markets.
U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered reviews of major banking rules that were put in place after the 2008 financial crisis.
"Every liberal order fails without rules and limits," Schaeuble said in Berlin.
(Reporting by Matthias Sobolewski; Writing by Paul Carrel; Editing by Michael Nienaber)
The Los Angeles Lakers are bringing in former UCLA star Lonzo Ball for a second pre-NBA draft workout on Friday, a source told ESPN's Ramona Shelburne.
The workout will not be at the Lakers facility in El Segundo, Calif., and instead will be held at an undisclosed location, the source said. The Lakers plan to take a detailed look at Ball's work ethic.
Ball previously had an individual workout in front of the Lakers brass, which included Magic Johnson, last Wednesday.
On Tuesday, the Lakers met with the UCLA coaching staff about Ball, the source told ESPN.
NORTH MIAMI, FLA. (WSVN) - A North Miami cop has been fired from the force.
An internal affairs investigation concluded that Commander Emile Hollant hindered an investigation into the shooting of Charles Kinsey and misled the police chief about the investigation.
Kinsey, a mental healthcare worker, was lying on his back, hands in the air, when he was shot, last year.
Hollant was in charge when Officer Jonathan Aledda shot Kinsey in the leg.
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The firm presently has a $57.44 target price on the airline's stock. Vetr 's price objective would indicate a potential upside of 15.25% from the company's previous close.
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WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump’s order halting travel to the U.S. by people from six countries remains on hold by the courts, but the number of admissions from these nations has dramatically fallen nonetheless.
Compared with a year earlier, the number of people admitted from Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen was down by about half year-over-year, according to data released Wednesday by the Department of Homeland...
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Nine years of fighting deportation after being convicted of fraud and now a judge says he gets more time before he leaves because he has a “right to say goodbye.” You won’t believe what he’s been doing in the meantime.
Carrie Fisher was the be-all and end-all actress for Star Wars fans—and her memory is going to be honored every chance they get.
Peter Mayhew, who plays Chewbacca in the franchise, paid tribute to his late co-star at the Marvelous Nerd Year's Eve Comic-Con in Dallas, a late addition to the previously scheduled event in light of Fisher's shocking death last week.
"She was a princess," Mayhew, a native Texan who hosted the tribute with his wife, Angie, told the audience, per Dallas-Fort Worth's NBC 5. "She can adapt to almost any situation and she did."
A 50-year-old businessman and his son were yesterday charged jointly with the murder of Brain Dwarka, the young labourer who was stabbed early Sunday morning while attending a barbecue at Mon Repos, East Coast Demerara.
Suraj Singh and his son, Andrew Singh, 24, of Lot 257 Third Street, Mon Repos, ECD are accused of murdering Dwarka on May 27 in the said village.
They were not required to plead to the indictable charge which was read to them by Magistrate Zamilla Ally-Seepaul at the Sparendaam Magistrate’s Court and were remanded to prison.
The matter was adjourned to June 28…..
Josh Norman avoided a major injury, but the Washington Redskins cornerback will still be out about a month.
NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport confirmed Friday that Norman is out four weeks with a rib fracture and small puncture in his lung, per sources informed of the situation. Norman confirmed the recovery timeline via Twitter:
The Pro Bowl corner suffered the injury just before halftime of Monday night's loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.
The Redskins are on a bye this week, meaning the four-week absence should place Norman's return around Week 9 versus the Seattle Seahawks.
Gardaí are appealing for help in tracing a teenager missing from Co Laois.
13-year-old Ronan Quinn was last seen at around 8.30pm on Monday in Portarlington.
He was reported missing on the same day.
Ronan is known to frequent both Athlone and Dublin city centre, gardaí say.
The missing teenager is described as being 5ft tall, of slight build and with brown hair.
Anyone with information about Ronan's whereabouts is being asked to contact Portlaoise Garda Station on 057-867-4100, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800-666-111, or any Garda station.
Retail Food Group investors are feeling as impoverished as its franchisees after the stock went from $5 to 50c in less than a year, so it was obviously time for the new RFG boss, Richard Hinson to hit the road.
And what better way to lay the groundwork for the big roadtrip than to send out a video to let the franchise folk know he is one of them.
“I firmly believe for RFG to be successful, you need to be successful,” said Hinson with a vision that represents a complete about-face from his predecessors like Tony Alford and Andre Nell.
Hinson promises the franchise operator plans to provide a forum where “you can provide open and honest feedback.”
Which is good because we suspect some honest feedback will be coming from franchisees who have survived a brutal business model that has sent many to the wall, as reported by CBD colleagues Adele Ferguson and Sarah Danckert.
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In response to U.S. President Trump's entry ban, Iraqi Shiite militia leader Aws Al-Khafaji, Secretary-General of the Abu Al-Fadhl Al-Abbas Brigades said: "The resistance is coming... Your warships on the coasts of Yemen are under threat." He further said: "Iraq has been liberated in its entirety, and ([SIS] is drawing its last breath... The death certificate of ISIS has been signed by the PMU. ISIS will meet its end this spring." Two interviews with Al-Khafaji aired on the Yemeni Al-Masirah TV ...
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FC Bayern München manager Jupp Heynckes must do without Javi Martinez for a spell after the Spaniard sprained an ankle in training on Friday.
The 29-year-old has featured in his more natural defensive midfield role under Heynckes this season, with predecessors Pep Guardiola and Carlo Ancelotti having used him mainly in central defence.
Martinez missed the 5-2 thrashing of Hoffenheim last weekend as a result of flu, but returned to training earlier this week as Bayern prepared for the trip to Mainz on Saturday.
However, the Bundesliga champions revealed on Saturday morning that the former Athletic Bilbao man was unavailable for selection after injuring his ankle the previous day.
"The game will take place without Javi #Martinez. He sprained his ankle in the final training session and has not travelled to Mainz," read a tweet from the Bavarian giants.
Martinez has made 19 appearances in all competitions for the Reds this term, scoring twice and registering one assist.
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Whether DeJ Loaf is wearing an oversize Champion jersey or something a little more eye-grabbing, like a semi-sheer take on a Canadian tuxedo, the Detroit-born rapper maintains a certain presence when it comes to her style. Considering Loaf’s predilection for commanding everyday looks, it comes as no surprise that the singer-songwriter went all in on her Coachella wardrobe over the past two weekends.
If the cascading hair wasn’t showstopping enough, her unique take on festival style made things far more elaborate. From a massive Chanel visor, which came in handy beneath the punishing desert sun, to rhinestone-studded Givenchy jeans and cotton candy sleeves on her custom Icon Billingsley top, Loaf seemed to have fun with her colorful onstage outfits. Take a look at DeJ Loaf’s exclusive photo diary above—from posing with a pigtailed Cardi B to stunting onstage in a bright yellow raincoat, Loaf’s singular aesthetic vision was clearly on full display.
The public will have two formal opportunities to weigh in on plans to study a proposal by the U.S. Forest Service and the Bureau of the Land Management to withdraw 234,000 acres of the Superior National Forest from the federal minerals leasing program for 20 years.
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Google's turned another one of its Experiments into a standalone app: augmented reality doodling tool Just a Line hit the Play Store today. Based on Jonas Jongejan's ARCore Drawing experiment, the app lets you make AR drawings in 3D space around you, and frankly, it's pretty stinkin' neat.
There's really not a whole lot to the app: drawing with your finger on your phone's screen, you're able to scrawl white lines in the air that realistically stay in place as you move around them—it's sort of like the Pixel's AR stickers with just a dash of Tilt Brush. You can also record videos of your creations for later sharing.
If you're feeling like making some AR artworks of your very own, you can grab Just a Line over at APK Mirror right now.
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20 arrested in nonviolent protest near Tennessee Capitol
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Police have arrested 20 people in a protest that blocked a street near the Tennessee Capitol as they called for gun control, changes to the military system and other social justice measures.
The Tennessee Poor People's Campaign protest Tuesday happened a few blocks from where President Donald Trump spoke several hours later in Nashville. The protest was similar to ones the group held the last two weeks near the Capitol.
Several people lay down in the roadway as city police surrounded them, telling them on a megaphone that they would be arrested if they didn't stop blocking the road. The group read off demands to help poor people.
Metro Nashville Police spokesman Don Aaron said the 20 protesters were given citations for obstructing.
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Since 30 March 2018, the Gaza Strip has witnessed an enormous increase in Palestinian casualties in the context of mass demonstrations taking place along Israel’s perimeter fence with Gaza and, to a lesser extent, in the context of hostilities and other incidents. The large number of casualties among unarmed Palestinian demonstrators, including a high percentage of demonstrators hit by live ammunition, has raised concerns about excessive use of force by Israeli troops. Despite significant assistance provided, Gaza's health sector is struggling to cope with the mass influx of casualties, due to years of blockade, internal divide and a chronic energy crisis, which have left essential services in Gaza barely able to function.
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With just 21 days to go until Hungary’s general election, on Sunday Faith Church (Hit Gyülekezete) chief pastor Sándor Németh used his pulpit to urge his followers to support Viktor Orbán and Fidesz in the April 8 general election. Like other state-recognized churches, the Faith Church, its institutions, as well as its television station (which was once considered Hungary’s last “opposition” television station) receive copious state funding.
Here’s what Németh said:
Samut Prakan police are launching a manhunt for the 52-year-old new husband of a 60-year-old woman who was killed and buried outside her house in Muang district. The body of Surak Oomrak was found on Tuesday buried near her house on Soi Yusook 13, off of Srinakharin Road in Tambon Bang Muang.
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The Salina USD 305 Board of Education has called a special meeting for executive sessions to discuss personnel. The meeting will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, April 20, 2017 at the District Office, 1511 Gypsum.
The Board of Education is working with Kansas Association of School Boards (KASB) to begin the process of selecting an interim superintendent. At the April 20 special meeting the Board will meet KASB-recommended interim candidates and interview them.
Following these interviews on Thursday the Board will determine next steps toward identifying an interim superintendent by June 30. The process will not be completed until the Board has decided upon a finalist and negotiated a contract.
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The Annual Back to School Fair, hosted by the Red Oak Council of PTAs and the Red Oak Independent School District, was held Aug. 6 at Red Oak High School.
The event featured thousands of uniform pieces which were donated for exchange or purchase.
Members of the National Honor Society, ROTC, Middle School HADDIT and Red Oak ISD staff members volunteered their time to help with this event.
The Red Oak ISD Cosmetology Department offered free haircuts, Hope Clinic performed free dental checks, Passport Health provided school required immunizations, and The Red Oak Lions Club provided eye exams and glasses for district students who qualified.
The First Baptist Church of Red Oak donated more than 600 bags of school supplies and had volunteers on hand to help where needed.
In and Out Burger set up their mobile catering van to provide nearly 1,400 free meals for volunteers and attendees of the event.
Donald Trump’s national security adviser has resigned amid growing concerns about his communications with Russia’s U.S. ambassador.
The Trump administration is recommending ways to loosen the rules governing the U.S. stock, bond and derivatives markets, proposing a rollback of a variety of tougher requirements adopted in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis.
The 220-page report, prepared by the Treasury Department, argues that numerous rules enforced by such agencies as the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission need to be changed to promote stronger economic growth.
The report, called for by an executive order President Trump issued in February, was the second the administration has done laying out its vision for easing regulations imposed by the 2010 Dodd-Frank Act, which the administration believes went too far and has hurt economic growth. The first report in June dealt with banking regulations.
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Malcolm Turnbull has told a German forum that strong border control is key to maintaining public confidence in immigration.
He was asked about Australia's approach to multiculturalism, after Germany threw open its borders in 2015 to accept more than one million Syrian refugees.
The Prime Minister said he was careful not to give advice to other countries, but Australia was the most successful multicultural country on earth.
"Migration programs and multicultural society needs to have a commitment and an understanding, and the trust of the people," Mr Turnbull told the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung on Monday.
"Being in control of your borders is absolutely critical.
"You have to be able to exert your sovereign right to control your own borders."
Mr Turnbull said Australia went to great lengths to ensure migrants were settled and the migration program was carefully managed.
More than a quarter of Australians were born overseas and half have at least one parent born internationally.
China has firmly established itself as a global leader in consumer-oriented digital technologies. It’s the largest e-commerce market in the world, accounting for more than 40% of global transactions, and ranks among the top three countries for venture-capital investment in autonomous vehicles, 3-D printing, robotics, drones, and artificial...
Cristiano Ronaldo was named Portuguese player of the year last night
The Real Madrid star star won the honour after being voted the best player of 2017 by footballers, coaches, fans and a panel led by Luis Figo.
The honour comes a day after Ronaldo scored four goals as Los Blancos beat Girona 6-3.
However, upon receiving the award the Portugal international gave a speech where he claimed he is the best player in the world “because he believes it is true”.
The remark fired a subtle dig at Barcelona’s Lionel Messi, who is also considered to be one of the greatest players of all time.
ALLEGAN COUNTY, MI -- One person is in custody after a woman was shot in Casco Township north of South Haven.
Allegan County sheriff's deputies responded to the shooting, in the 6700 block of 103rd Ave., about 4:45 p.m. Tuesday, April 24.
Police said they interviewed people at the scene and collected evidence.
The injured woman was taken to a hospital and was last known to be in serious condition.
Police did not specify the charges or allegations against the person in custody.
Last Thursday during Squirm Night, when asked to explain his numerous "yes" votes for commercial buildings in the central core, Torre's dismissive response was that they "were in a very different time." That is like saying, "Well, I didn't kill anyone recently."
Those buildings will be standing for a long time, so Torre should not be allowed to disavow this history with a back-of-the-hand comment. The least he can do, having admitted to the accuracy of his voting record, is try to explain his obvious pro-development flip-flop. Torre's acolytes only amplify his inconsistency by using falsehoods to wrongly point fingers at others in the race.
While generally in hibernation, Torre reappears at election time (and he needs a job). He is Aspen's equivalent to Punxsutawney Phil, with an important difference. At least we know what the groundhog stands for.
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For almost four decades Rotarians in Kenilworth have been awarding academic scholarships to high school seniors through the Kenilworth Rotary Club and Robert Schlenker Memorial Scholarship Fund.
This year's recipients were David Brearley High School graduates and Rotary scholarship recipients Sydney David and Jesse Goncalves.
The club welcomes guests every Wednesday at Rinaldis at 12:15 p.m.
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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission on Monday accused a Texas-based healthcare staffing company of violating federal anti-discrimination law by firing a phlebotomist because of her sickle cell anemia and the complications that the disorder caused during her pregnancy.
The EEOC claimed in a lawsuit filed in Maryland federal court that Dependable Health Services Inc’s decision to terminate Sheena Berry a day before she was set to return from maternity leave rather than accommodate her disability ran afoul of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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Jordan Turner, a former volunteer football coach at Silverado High School, was sentenced Wednesday to 18 months in prison for sexually motivated coercion.
Turner was arrested in 2016 based on sexual misconduct charges. The original investigation was prompted by a report of inappropriate conduct between a coach and a student.
Additionally, Turner was given five years probation and ordered to pay $938 in fees.
Turner must register as a sex offender.
A kidnapping of a minor charge was dropped.
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Chrissy Teigen spoke candidly with Cosmopolitan about her drinking habits.
"I got used to being in hair and makeup and having a glass of wine," she said. "Then that glass of wine would carry over into me having one before the awards show. And then a bunch at the awards show. And then I felt bad for making kind of an ass of myself to people that I really respected. And that feeling, there's just nothing like that. You feel horrible. It's not a good look for me, for John, for anybody."
After staying off of alcohol during a wellness retreat in Bali, the model realized she felt better.
"I used to think it was kind of nutty to have to go totally sober, but now I get it," she said. "I don't want to be that person. ... I have to fix myself."
Washington — The number of people fleeing crop failures, droughts and rising sea levels will grow drastically over the next three decades if world governments do not intervene, according to a World Bank report released on Monday.
By 2050, 86-million "climate migrants" will be displaced in Sub-Saharan Africa, 40-million in South Asia and 17-million in Latin America — 143-million in all — according to the report, which the bank said was the first to address the question of migration spurred by climate change.
These regions are home to more than half the developing world’s population, with 2.8% of inhabitants among those at risk, the report said.
So far climate change has inexorably become an "engine of migration," forcing individuals, families and even whole communities to seek more viable homes, World Bank CEO Kristalina Georgieva said in prepared remarks presenting the report.
"Every day, climate change becomes a more urgent economic, social and existential threat to countries and their people," she said.
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ST. LOUIS, MO (KTVI) - A scary scene in Bellefontaine Neighbors Sunday morning when police and a SWAT Team surrounded a home. The incident occurred on Kelvin drive.
Surrounding neighbors were asked not to leave their homes during the lock down. When police went in, there was no one inside the house.
Police have not commented about the incident.
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State players have had quite a presence in the Super Bowl.
The Buckeyes have had 51 former players play in Super Bowls since the AFL-NFL merger in 1970, which is eighth among all schools. Miami leads the way with 62.
OSU also had three players play in Super Bowls prior to the NFL merger, including Matt Snell with the Jets in Super Bowl III. That gives Ohio State 54 former players to get to a Super Bowl.
Only one former Buckeye will play in Super Bowl LII on Sunday when Malcolm Jenkins suits up for the Eagles.
But who had the best game among all 54?
Here are the top 20 performances by former Ohio State players in Super Bowl history.
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Offset is thankful for his wife Cardi B’s superstardom after she got him out of ticket.
Late Monday morning, the Migos MC tweeted, “Just got let go on a pull over for a FaceTime pic with my wife (SHES THE BEST).”
He added, “When God shows you no bitch compares.”
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Just got let go on a pull over for a FaceTime pic with my wife (SHES THE BEST) — OFFSET (@OffsetYRN) July 2, 2018
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A national association that represents investor-owned electric companies has elected its first woman to serve as chairman of the board. The Edison Electric Institute announced the election of Pat Vincent-Collawn on Tuesday during its annual convention in Boston.
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"Touch me not so near.
Yet I persuade myself to speak the truth
I had rather have this tongue cut from my mouth
Than it should do offence to Michael Cassio." Coach Marrone performing Othello on @GMFB pic.twitter.com/JVOv0o5FfR — #DUUUVAL (@Jaguars) April 24, 2018
Jacksonville Jaguars coach Doug Marrone was a guest this morning on Good Morning Football. The conversation, as it often does when talking pigskin, turned to the theater and Marrone was more than able to hang, busting out a soliloquy from Othello without any notes.
That’s right. The playoff-game-winning, bologna-consuming coach also possesses a true appreciating for Shakespeare. He contains multitudes. And this, of course, is a good thing — unless you’re say, a quarterback prospect out of UCLA.
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Kid sends teacher flying with brutal crossover
School years across the country are coming to an end, which means there are some fun events like student-teacher basketball games.
For Elijah Johnson, he got the best of his teacher and then some in that game. Really, check out this crossover.
Broke my teacher😂 A post shared by 🌴Elijah Johnson🌴 (@yvngtrae) on Apr 14, 2017 at 1:59pm PDT
Johnson wrote:
"Broke my teacher"
Yes, he did.
Not only did Johnson send his teacher flying with an ankle-breaking crossover, but he also made the shot. That's cold-blooded.
Basically, teachers should always beware of crossovers.
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DETROIT - A winter weather advisory has been issued for many areas of southeast Michigan.
Midland, Bay, Huron, Saginaw, Tuscola, Sanilac and Shiwassee counties are under an advisory until 7 p.m. Sunday. The areas could see 4-7 inches of snow.
The advisory begins at 1 a.m. Sunday until 7 p.m. in Genesee, Lapeer, Livingston, Macomb, Oakland and St. Clair counties. The areas could see 3-5 inches of snow.
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – AT&T is stepping in at the Balloon Fiesta to help law enforcement.
The company is launching the nation’s first broadband safety network, called First Net.
The technology helps law enforcement easily communicate in case of emergency, without risking dropped calls or signal.
“So a good way to think about it as if it was a highway, our network is a highway, and it gets really really busy we are giving first responders their own HOV lanes so they will not be impacted by any congestion or capacity issues,” said Terri Nikol Baca of AT&T.
Officials say they are using existing towers so the technology can be used by law enforcement statewide.
They are accessing it through an app.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lu Kang points out a reporter to receive a question at a regular news conference in Beijing, October 27, 2015. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon
BEIJING China is still committed to the Paris climate change accord agreed in 2015, foreign ministry spokesman Lu Kang said on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump signed overnight an order to dismantle Obama-era climate change regulations.
"We still uphold that all sides should move with the times, grasp the opportunities, fulfil their promises and earnestly take proactive steps to jointly push the enforcement of (the Paris) agreement," he said at a briefing.
"No matter how other countries' policies on climate change change, as a responsible large developing country China's resolve, aims and policy moves in dealing with climate change will not change."
(Reporting by Ben Blanchard; writing by Josephine Mason; Editing by Simon Cameron-Moore)
Griffin-American Healthcare REIT IV Inc., a real estate investment trust co-sponsored by
California-based American Healthcare Investors and Griffin Capital Company LLC, has acquired a portfolio consisting of two medical office buildings in Stratford and Trumbull.
The properties are at 15 Corporate Drive in Trumbull and 2876 Main St. in Stratford and encompass about 80,000 square feet. The properties are 94.6 percent leased to 15 tenants. They are anchored by
affiliates of Advanced Radiology Consultants, which occupy an aggregate of approximately 29 percent of the leasable space.
The portfolio was acquired from Trumbull Medical Arts LLC and Stratford Medical Arts LLC, both of which are unaffiliated third parties to Griffin-American Healthcare REIT IV. The terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.
This year’s miss Cayman islands contestants were groomed with an etiquette training course this weekend.
The five women were taught how to behave and partake in a fine-dining environment.
This included understanding basic table manners to the use of silverware to making formal toasts and how to interact socially and comfortably.
They are skills needed to fulfill the role of Miss Cayman 20-17.
“It’s quite a journey , there are a couple of journeys, there is the journey to the pageant itself, pageant life and then it’s that journey to the international stage and then after that obviously it reshapes your life and it’s what you really make of it.” Said Miss Cayman Islands Pageant Chairperson Derri Dacres-Lee
The five women in the pageant are Mahalia Seymour, Taylor Langfitt, Kristin Amaya, Chante Smith and Anika Conolly.
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The Illinois Conference of Churches, a Christian ecumenical organization with 13 member denominations, will host a rally and prayer service in the Capitol Rotunda from 1:30 to 2 p.m. Feb. 23.
The inter-religious event is designed to help people gather to pray that elected officials of the state pass a budget. The state has gone without a complete budget for more than 18 months.
Following the event, the Illinois Conference of Churches will lead a delegation to deliver letters to the governor and the leadership in the House and Senate asking them to end the stalemate and to reach a compromise to pass a fair budget.
Those attending are being asked to arrive at 1 p.m. to pass through security. Parking is available at the Visitor’s Center at Pasfield and Edwards streets.
VANCOUVER — African miner Roxgold (TSX: ROXG) has longterm plans to boost production at its Yaramoko gold mine in Burkina Faso by adding resources from its Bagassi South project, 1.8 km south of the underground mine site. The company believes...
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A fire caused by a rice cooker Tuesday morning caused about $2,000 in damage to a store at Westfield Annapolis mall , Anne Arundel County Fire Department officials said. Capt.
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Residents of a southwest Topeka apartment building were forced to evacuate Tuesday afternoon after a fire started in the kitchen of a second-floor unit.
According to a release, the Topeka Fire Department was called to The Pines Apartments, 238 SW Gage Blvd. Crews attacked the blaze and were able to keep it contained to the apartment. Other units in the building sustained varying degrees of smoke and water damage.
People at the scene told firefighters that everyone was able to escape the building without injury. Crews searched the building twice and confirmed that the occupants had self-evacuated.
Investigators determined the fire was accidental and was most likely caused by inattentive cooking.
The blaze caused an estimated $55,000 in damages and destroyed contents.
Camillus House is unveiling a new veteran's village in Overtown that will house an emergency shelter for 40 veterans and include dozens of permanent apartments for those who graduate from the program. A group of kids and their parents travels to Washington D.C. to protest Trump's immigration policies in front of the White House.
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Nearly 200,000 people living below the tallest dam in the United States were forced to evacuate after a spillway appeared in danger of collapse.
A Northamptonshire charity which helps young families in the south of the county and in Daventry district celebrated its 21st birthday with a day out in the country park last week.
The Home-Start Daventry and South Northants get-together saw more than 90 volunteers, families and dignitaries assemble in Daventry Country Park to mark the occasion with cake, ice cream, children activities and Olympic races all on offer.
Daventry District Council chairman David James attended the event.
Between 2015 and 2016 Home-Start volunteers supported 85 families across Daventry district and South Northamptonshire. These families included 203 children, 129 of which were under five years old and 74 over five years old.
The voluntary group says families reach out to them for support for a variety of reasons ranging from postnatal illness and disabilities, to domestic abuse and substance misuse.
More than 90 people attended the birthday party.
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Brock Lesnar’s days inside the octagon reportedly are over.
Lesnar, who’s last fight — a win over Mark Hunt at UFC 200 — ended in disgrace after he twice tested positive for a banned substance, informed the UFC that he was retiring from mixed martial arts, according to MMAFighting.com, citing a UFC spokesperson.
Furthermore, MMAFighting.com reported Tuesday that Lesnar was removed from the United States Anti-Doping Agency drug-testing pool, which Lesnar had been in retroactively since last July after he was suspended for a year.
So he should have plenty of time to get ready for his WrestleMania 33 match with Goldberg.
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Trained Red Cross volunteers from Longview are joining with others from around the Northwest in heading to the big island of Hawaii, helping to provide support to those who have been displaced by the eruption from the Kilauea Volcano. Along with the Longview volunteers, people from nine other Northwest towns are on the ground, helping communities that have been affected by the evacuations that have been caused by the ongoing eruption. The volunteers are working in disaster relief shelters, they’re providing food and water to evacuees, and they’re delivering health and mental health services to those that have been displaced. So far, the Red Cross has provided more than 3,400 bed nights for displaced residents, along with near 14,000 snacks. They’re also working with the Salvation Army to provide meals to displaced persons. You can help out by going to redcross.org to make a donation.
March 31 China Resources Land Ltd
* Shenzhen Sungang China Resources Land Development Co. and China Resources Ng Fung Meat Products entered into a compensation agreement
* Agreement in relation to relocation under Urban Renewal Plan of Sungang Cold Storage Warehouse in Luohu District, Shenzhen
* Project company has agreed to pay an amount of RMB1.39 billion
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TV Presenter and actor, Maps Maponyane celebrated his glamorous birthday in style this weekend. The 28-year-old hosted an intimate two-day celebration at Val De Vie Estate in the Western Cape.
To celebrate Maps and guests dressed to the nines and enjoyed an enviable itinerary which included golf, spa treatments and a wine tasting. While his guest list was not star studded, a number of big names took time to wish him well, including former Public Protector, Thuli Madonsela. See some of the festivities below:
Love is in the air!
But, let's be honest: The pressure to get your loved one a Valentine's Day gift that demonstrates how much you care can put a damper on the pre-holiday preparations.
Cue our gift guide (a.k.a. cheat sheet) for V-day gifts. In order to win big, first, you need to figure what kind of couple you are. Do you workout, then slay together like Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez? Or, are you a jet-setting power couple that needs matching shades like Beyoncé and Jay Z?
Either way, celebrity couples provide the perfect inspiration for all your gift giving needs!
This video by the National Geographic has gone viral as it depicts the cruel reality of climate change and global warming in some parts of our world. This polar bear is starving and seems to be trying his very best in barren land where ice and snow used to be able to provide for him.
Heart-wrenching… you’ve been warned.
We are getting to the end of the third quarter on several leagues. Time is really slipping away. We’ll have some updates next week.
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The NFL is getting into bed with Sleep Number, hoping to get some better rest
The NFL and Sleep Number are joining forces to offer every player in the league a Sleep Number 360 smart bed to help improve players’ performance by aiding their recovery between games.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Police say an Ohio girl who had just been dropped off at a bus stop by her father was fatally struck when she was apparently hit by a trailer that his truck was towing.
Columbus police say the girl, believed to be about 8 years old, died at a hospital Wednesday morning.
Investigators called to the scene in a residential area north of downtown Columbus were trying to determine exactly what happened and how the child was struck.
Police Sgt. Brooke Wilson told The Columbus Dispatch the girl apparently tried to cross the street behind the truck.
Police didn’t immediately identify the family involved.
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Firefighters at the scene of Ceredigion grass fire
Five fire crews are currently dealing with a grass fire in West Wales.
The fire broke out in a field in the Cwmtydu area of Ceredigion at around 4pm this afternoon.
Eye witnesses have said that there are flames and smoke visible for miles around, with one member of the public warning people on social media to stay away from the area.
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Crews from New Quay, Aberaeron, Lampeter and Llandysul are all still in attendance at the scene of the fire.
Jenny Hyde said on Facebook that the blaze can be seen from Llanrhystud, which is more than 15 miles away.
Dan Shephard said he can see the flames from the Talgarreg area, which is more than seven miles in-land from the coastal Cwmtydu area.
One fire officer is currently in attendance and another two have been sent to the scene.
A fire service drone is also en route to location of the fire, which is approximately half a mile from the beach in Cwmtydu.
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLA.—Jack Morris always prided himself on being a tough guy when he pitched, a big-game winner who wouldn’t break down.
So guess what happened when the newly elected hall-of-famer spoke in front of George Brett, Robin Yount and a couple of his Cooperstown pals? He lost it.
Morris choked up several times Monday, often pausing to catch himself as he and former Detroit Tigers teammate Alan Trammell were formally introduced a day after they were elevated forever.
“I was a wreck,” he said.
A hall of a moment it was, during a news conference at the baseball winter meetings.
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Headline: Workplace accident in Golflands
Please attribute to Senior Sergeant Hamish Chapman, Counties Manukau Police.
At 11.24am today emergency services were called to an incident in Golfland Drive, Golflands where a worker has become trapped between a rubbish truck and a tree.
A male has received critical injuries and has been taken to Middlemore Hospital.
A section of Golfland Drive has been closed and cordons will be in place for some time.
Worksafe New Zealand have been advised and will continue investigations into this matter.
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Police: Suspect in Waffle House shooting stole BMW, eluded police chase days before attack that killed four
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is saying that “racism is evil” as he condemns the KKK, neo-Nazis and white supremacists as “criminals and thugs.”
He is speaking in the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House after meeting with Attorney General Jeff Sessions and FBI director Christopher Wray about the race-fueled violence Saturday in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Trump has come under fire for his comments Saturday that “many sides” are to blame for the violence. In those remarks, he did not single out white supremacists or any other hate group, even as Republican lawmakers and others in his White House did condemn them by name.
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Meanwhile, Whatcom County is adjusting for Hirst decision By Ashley Hiruko [email protected] LAUREL — When Anthony and Marianne Karuza platted three single-family home lots on East Laurel Road, planning land where they and their children’s families could reside close together, dreams seemed to be near reality. The land was promising, and two wells were already…
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Every few weeks, Dr. Tony Wing Lai Mak, a pathologist at Princess Margaret Hospital in Hong Kong, receives blood and urine samples from yet another patient hospitalized after taking a traditional Chinese medical or health supplement.
His toxicology lab finds the same culprits over and over: adulterants hidden in the dose.
Although the Hong Kong Department of Health regularly issues warnings about the medicines, “we’re still seeing this all the time,” Dr. Mak said.
“These are illegal products that are damaging to people’s health and can even kill. Yet somehow, they’re still here.”
The frequency and serious nature of the cases inspired Dr. Mak and his colleagues to compile a decade’s worth of observations, which they recently published in the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology.
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From 2005 to 2015, they reported, 404 people ranging in age from 1 month to 90 were treated at the hospital after taking tainted supplements.
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Stephen Curry will likely go from being the NBA’s biggest bargain to signing the richest contract in the league at more than $200 million. And he looks forward to the nice payday.
Yet the two-time reigning MVP and new NBA Finals MVP Kevin Durant said Wednesday they would seriously consider less money to keep the core of the champion Golden State Warriors intact.
Two days after capturing the franchise’s second title in three years against LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Warriors prepared to part ways for what will be a busy offseason for general manager Bob Myers and the front office.
Durant hinted he would opt out of a deal that pays him the maximum he can get in order to help Golden State’s chances of re-signing Andre Iguodala or Shaun Livingston.
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Kuemper will guard the home net Saturday against the Coyotes.
Kuemper has been truly stellar in limited action this year, as he has a 1.90 GAA and a .939 save percentage. Now the 27-year-old gets himself a nice matchup with the Coyotes. Arizona is one of the worst teams in the NHL, and it has only managed 2.31 goals per game.
A man injured in a shooting at Kensington Market on the weekend has died in hospital, police said Wednesday. Around 10:30 p.m. Sunday, Toronto police were called to the area of Augusta Ave. and College St., just west of Spadina Ave.
Four people were shot on Augusta Ave. in Kensington Market on Sunday evening. ( Victor Biro photo )
Four victims were found with gunshot wounds when paramedics arrived. Two men in their 20s were taken to hospital, one in life-threatening condition and the other with serious injuries. Two others were transported to local hospitals with minor injuries. Police spokesperson Const. David Hopkinson told the Star earlier that there were reports of four possible suspects running away.
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No suspect information has been released. The homicide unit has taken over the investigation. Ilya Bañares is a breaking news reporter, working out of the Star's radio room in Toronto. Follow him on Twitter: @ilyaoverseas
April 13 Innoviva Inc:
* Innoviva to undertake comprehensive review of its cost and executive compensation structures
* Says expect review to result in meaningful savings in our core operating costs that will benefit our financial performance
* Innoviva Inc- board expects to provide shareholders with detailed outcomes of review in Q3 of 2017
* Innoviva Inc says review will be conducted expeditiously and will be led by a special committee of independent directors
* Says as result of recent conversations with shareholders, board determined to undertake fresh, comprehensive review of all costs
* Innoviva Inc - urges shareholders to vote on white proxy card in favor of current board of directors Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Olivia Palermo is the unofficial QUEEN of Couture street style. And if you needed any proof, this Giambattista Valli mini is it. The light, lavender color was the perfect way to offset the rather heavy piece that was completely embroidered and feathered.
A search has begun for a missing skier in the Revelstoke area.
RCMP said they received a call Sunday afternoon regarding a missing male who was last seen at Revelstoke Mountain Resort.
Joseph Stelcasky, 41, was last seen at around 1 p.m. before attempting to ski the Brown Shorts run.
He hasn’t been seen since.
RCMP said a search and rescue team along with a helicopter were deployed early this morning.
“It is suspected that Stelcasky will most likely be in the area by Greely Road near the water plant. Police patrols of that area overnight did not locate Stelcasky,” RCMP said in a news release.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said it had received a petition for the recall of Mr Abubakar Kuki, a member of Kano State House of Assembly.
This is contained in a statement on Wednesday by Adedeji Soyebi, National Commissioner and Chairman Information and Voter Education Committee.
Soyebi said that the petition emanated from the lawmaker’s constituents in Bebeji area, which he represents, adding that the document was received on Friday.
He stated that in accordance with INEC guidelines for recall, the commission had formally acknowledged receipt of the petition from the petitioners’ representatives.
The official added that the commission had also written to inform the affected lawmaker about the petition.
“A timetable and schedule of activities pursuant to the petition will be issued shortly,’’ Soyebi said.
On June 24, INEC also received a petition demanding the recall of Senator Dino Melaye, representing Kogi West Senatorial District at the Senate.
Paul Clement agrees a deal to become the new manager of Swansea City.
Paul Clement has agreed terms on a two-and-a-half year deal to become the new manager of Premier League strugglers Swansea City.
The 44-year-old, who had been working as Carlo Ancelotti's assistant at Bayern Munich, will meet his new squad for the first time tomorrow ahead of their evening game at Crystal Palace.
Caretaker manager Alan Curtis is still expected to take charge of the fixture, with Clement likely to watch from the stands before formally taking over on Wednesday.
The Welsh side have been without a manager since Bob Bradley was sacked last week after picking up just two wins during his three months in charge.
The Swans enter tomorrow's fixture having lost their last four games in a row to sit four points from safety at the foot of the table.
The nephew of hip-hop artist and reality TV star Benzino has been convicted in connection with Benzino's shooting during a funeral procession in Massachusetts.
PRAGUE, April 5 Czech new car registrations rose 14.2 percent year-on-year in the first quarter to 68,059 vehicles, the country's Car Importers' Association said on Wednesday.
Domestic maker Skoda Auto, a unit of Germany's Volkswagen , led the sales with a 29.7 percent market share, followed by the parent VW brand with 11.9 percent and Hyundai with 7.3 percent.
Last year, the Czech economy expanded by 2.3 percent and a similar pace is expected this year. (Reporting by Petra Vodstrcilova; Writing by Robert Muller; Editing by Mark Potter)
Butlins have denied rumours of a major development at its Skegness resort.
A post on the Ingoldmells and Chapel Fans Facebook page claimed there were plans at the leisure park for a large lake with log cabins and moorings for small boats, plus a retail park with Asda, Sports Direct, Next, Primark, M&S and McDonald’s, and a small hotel complex and restaurant and a touring site.
Chris Baron said the rumours were a result of contractors using the site while working on the A52. However, he said: “There is ongoing development at the resort with £5m being invested this year.”
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Trump endorses Rep. Dan Donovan over Grimm in NY GOP primary
NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump has endorsed U.S. Rep. Dan Donovan in his Republican primary with former New York congressman Michael Grimm.
In a tweet Wednesday night, the Republican president said the former prosecutor is strong on borders and crime, loves the military and veterans and voted for tax cuts.
Donovan had won the seat, which comprises Staten Island and a portion of southern Brooklyn, after Grimm's resignation in 2015.
Grimm responded to the endorsement by tweeting that Donovan has failed to pass even one substantive bill into law and has "voted against Trump every time it mattered, from failing to repeal Obamacare to banning sanctuary cities."
Grimm was initially elected in 2010. The former FBI agent served eight months in prison on tax evasion. He says the prosecution was politically driven.
Splufik Media Team Launches Splufik Music
Following the massive success of Splufik Nigerians on social media, the Splufik Media Team recently unveiled a new platform to celebrate Nigerian music talents, Splufik Music. Splufik media is a social media company set up in 2015, dedicated to featuring, connecting, promoting, showcasing and celebrating outstanding Nigerians from all walks of life and Nigeria’s beautiful culture. The Managing Director of Splufik Media, Deji Obasa described their new platform as revolutionary saying “this new platform is an initiative set-up mainly to feature, promote and showcase superior Nigerian music content to the global community.
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Disgruntled Qantas passengers who were stuck in transit in Dubai on New Year's Eve have finally landed in Australia, after spending their first hours of 2017 in the sky. Two Qantas flights experienced lengthy delays in Dubai while travelling from London to Sydney - a technical problem grounded an A380, flight QF2 at Dubai International Airport.
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While appearing on Chris Jericho’s podcast, Nia Jax reflected on a conversation she had with Vince McMahon:
“Vince is like the big dog, he owns the company. You hear, ‘Oh do this, do that because Vince likes it.’ So one day, I walked up to his office, grabbing some balls of mine and saying, ‘Hey Vince,’” Jax said.
“I walked in and thanked him for the opportunity he’s given me so far and want to know what [he] wants me to do in this division.
He said, ‘You’re like the Andre the Giant of the females. It’s going to take a lot for these girls to get you down. You’re a killer, you’re strong.’ He basically just told me that they need to work to get you down and you need to protect yourself in that way.”
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Priscilla Pangelinan Santos of NCS Dededo, formerly of Yona, familian Bero, died Dec. 6 at the age of 69.
Mass of Intention is being offered at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 11 and 12 at Santa Bernadita Chapel in Agafa Gumas, Yigo. Last night of the rosary is being said at 7 p.m. at the family's residence, 258 H.Flores Para Esu NCS Dededo.
Last respects may be paid from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Dec. 16 at the family's residence. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 1 p.m. at Santa Bernadita Chapel in Agafa Gumas. Burial will follow at Guam Memorial Park in Leyang, Barrigada.
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STOCKHOLM, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Geely-owned Volvo Car Group said on Friday its sales rose 22 percent year-on-year in January on the back of strong growth in China and the United States.
* Says total sales for the month amounted to 43,439 cars compared to 35,475 cars a year earlier, up 22.4 pct yr/yr
* Says China January sales up 38 pct boosted by local start of production and sales of the new XC60 mid-size SUV
* Says U.S. sales up 60.5 pct, with the XC90, the S90 and the new XC60 the main growth drivers
* Says sales in Europe, its biggest region, rose 11.7 pct
* The company, which posted record-high sales in 2017, reports full-year 2017 earnings on Thursday, Feb. 8 Link to statmement: bit.ly/2BPVkUg (Reporting by Johannes Hellstrom; editing by Niklas Pollard)
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An additional arrest has been made following a shooting at a Bemidji convenience store.
The incident happened outside of Pete’s Place West near the intersection of Highways 2 and 89 Thursday afternoon.
Yesterday, police arrested three men in connection with the incident.
Today, Andre Lamar Beasley, 46, of Bemidji was arrested under suspicion of being an ineligible person possessing a firearm. He was taken into custody after a search warrant was executed at the home where his son Devion Ladell Beasley, 24, of Bemidji had fled to after the altercation.
Authorities are crediting the capture of the suspects to a group of civilians who put themselves in harm’s way and followed the suspects after they fled the scene.
The other two suspects are Andy Tillotson, 35, and Kevin Robertson, 31, who are both from Bemidji and are both arrested for assault.
The investigation is still ongoing, and anyone who witnessed the altercation is asked to call the Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office.
Jazz center Rudy Gobert, who suffered a hyperextension and bone bruise to his left knee on the first possession of Utah's 97-95 Game 1 victory Saturday over the? LA Clippers,?will not play in Game 2 of the series.
An MRI on Saturday night showed no ligament damage, meaning the Defensive Player of the Year candidate avoided serious injury.
"Trying to get better every day," Gobert told ESPN via text message Sunday.
Gobert is hopeful of playing later in the series, but his status remains in question. Jazz coach Quin Snyder was vague Sunday when asked about the timetable for Gobert's return.
"I don't think we're ready to say today, tomorrow, a week, two weeks," Snyder told reporters at the Jazz's practice in Los Angeles. "I think it's literally that wide open."
Raleigh, NC has hopes for turning 300 acres of land near its downtown into a beautiful park. Elite landscape architecture firms are eager to help, and selecting the right one for the job won't be easy.
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The world premiere of Kieron Barry's play, The Official Adventures of Kieron and Jade takes place on Thursday, April 20th at The Bridge Street Theatre, 44 W. Bridge Street, Catskill. Barry was showcased locally in the enormously successful 2012 production of Tomorrow in the Battle at Stageworks/Hudson.
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Joy-Ann Reid: Trump Has White Nationalists In The White House: Stephen Miller, Steve Bannon, Sebastian Gorka, Mike Anton
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The search is on for a man who opened fire outside of a Northwest side sports bar early Monday Morning.
San Antonio Police said officers were called tot he bar on Wurzbach near Gardendale just after 2 AM after a fight that had started inside of the bar spilled out in to the parking lot.
At least three people, a man and two women were hit by gunfire. All were taken to University Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
The shooter is believed to have ran off from the bar after opening fire.
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Kyle Schwarber will get his wish, as the Chicago Cubs announced Wednesday morning that their prized slugger has been cleared to resume catching.
Schwarber, 24, who tore two ligaments in his left knee on April 7, will be relegated to catching drills once or twice a week while his main defensive focus remains in left.
Schwarber was medically cleared to catch after undergoing a physical examination by team doctor Stephen Gryzlo.
The Cubs emphasized Tuesday that Schwarber will participate in meetings with the catchers but that his work will be limited under the supervision of coach Mike Borzello.
The Cubs' first workout for pitchers and catchers starts Wednesday.
Task Group Taji is a combined Australian-New Zealand military training force located at the Taji Military Complex northwest of Baghdad.
Finding out more about New Zealand’s contribution to the combined force, why they are participating, and the tradition behind the famous ‘Haka’, is the aim when Captain Sharon Mascall-Dare chats today with one of the senior officers in the task group.
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A two-day gun and Western Americana show is scheduled for the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa beginning Saturday, despite concern from some people about the event’s timing in the wake of Sunday’s mass shooting in Las Vegas.
The Crossroads of the West Gun Show — billed as the largest gun show in California — has been held annually at the fairgrounds for 35 years.
But Bob Templeton, the show’s chief executive, said Thursday that he’s received about a half-dozen calls and emails from groups who say it’s insensitive to have a gun show in light of the Las Vegas shooting that left 59 people — including the gunman — dead and hundreds wounded.
Templeton expressed sympathy for the victims and their families and referred to the shooter, Stephen Paddock, as a “madman.”
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There was a Super Bowl special delivery at one Kentucky farm as their 13th white foal was born during the game. The filly was sired by Revolutionary, who lives at Winstar Farm in Versailles, and after they posted a video, it quickly went viral.
WAVE 3 News photographer James Thomas takes you to Patchen Wilkes Farm, to get a closer look at the new addition.
Its Wednesday, so you know what that means: Muireann's Megamix was here and it knocked your socks off this lunch time. Every week we ask for your Desk Dancing videos and this week you did not dissappoint.
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Protesters are gather on Capitol Hill in Washington, Saturday, April 15, 2017, during a Tax Day demonstration calling on President Donald Trump to release his tax returns. Protesters walk during a rally to encourage the release of President Donald Trump's tax returns, Saturday, April 15, 2017, in Palm Beach, Fla.
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× Dead Goose Falls From Sky, Knocks Hunter Unconscious
BALTIMORE (CBS News) –– A Maryland waterfowl hunter was flown to the hospital Thursday after he was struck unconscious by a duck he had just shot out of the sky, authorities say, CBS Baltimore reports. Robert Meilhammer, 51, was hunting with others in Easton near the Miles River shortly before 5 p.m. when the dead goose fell from the sky.
The Maryland Natural Resources Police said the hunter was sent to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center where he was treated for head and facial injuries. Meilhammer has been listed in stable condition, officials said.
Officials drove Meilhammer to Easton Airport via ambulance out of an abundance of caution. He was then airlifted to the trauma center.
Maryland Natural Resources Police, Talbot County Sheriff’s Office deputies and local EMS responded to the scene.
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — An aviator who Connecticut officials say beat the Wright brothers in being the first in flight by two years has been honoured .
U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Bridgeport Mayor Joseph Ganim and other officials joined family members of Gustave Whitehead in the city Monday to recognize him and the 116th anniversary of what state officials have called the "first manned, controlled flight of a powered, heavier-than-air aircraft."
Connecticut officials say the German-born Whitehead, who lived in Bridgeport and Fairfield, took off from Fairfield on Aug. 14, 1901, and flew about a half mile at a height of about 50 feet (15 metres ). The Wright brothers' flight was in 1903 in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.
Shawn Mendes stepped out to support his pal John Mayer at his concert last night!
The 19-year-old “There’s Nothing Holdin’ Me Back” singer checked out the 39-year-old “Gravity” crooner’s show on Thursday (October 5) at the Hotel Café in Los Angeles.
Shawn has cited John as a huge influence on his musical career, and he covered a few of John‘s songs before they teamed up for a epic mash-up at John‘s concert in Toronto, Canada.
“I didn’t get to work with him [on my last album],” Shawn has said, “but he listened to a bunch of the songs and gave great pieces of advice through the music and production and lyrics and stuff, especially on songs like ‘Three Empty Words’ and ‘Ruin’ and ‘Patience.’ It was great to have him listening through it all.”
Check out the pic they snapped at the event below!
Feb 14 Flir Systems Inc
* Flir Systems announces ceo transition plan
* Says CEO and President Andrew C. Teich to retire
* Flir Systems Inc says board will conduct a comprehensive search for a new CEO
* Flir Systems Inc - Teich will continue to serve in his current roles until a successor is appointed
* Flir Systems Inc says Flir has retained Korn Ferry International, a leading executive search firm, to assist in new CEO search process Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Feb 2 (Reuters) - ITWAY SPA:
* RECEIVES EARN-OUT PAYMENT OF EUR 5.2 MILLION FROM SALE OF ITALY AND SPAIN DISTRIBUTION ACTIVITIES TO ESPRINET
* EUR 5.2 MILLION WILL BE ALLOCATED TO REDUCING GROUP DEBT Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
Leesburg Road in Columbia is back open after a car crash shut down parts of the road early Saturday morning. An Afghan official says the number of militants killed in an attack by the largest non-nuclear weapon ever used in combat by the U.S. military has risen to 94. An Afghan official says the number of militants killed in an attack by the largest non-nuclear weapon ever used in combat by the U.S. military has risen to 94. North Korea has rolled out intercontinental ballistic missiles and other military hardware at a massive parade to celebrate the birthday of the country's late founder, as third-generation leader Kim Jong Un looked on in delight.
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A Pentagon official tells The Associated Press that transgender people can enlist in the military beginning Jan. 1, despite President Donald Trump's opposition.
The new policy reflects growing legal pressure on the issue and the difficult hurdles the federal government would have to cross to enforce Trump's demand to ban transgender individuals from the military. Two federal courts already have ruled against the ban.
Potential transgender recruits will have to overcome a lengthy and strict set of physical, medical and mental conditions that make it possible, though difficult, for them to join the armed services.
Maj. David Eastburn says the enlistment of transgender recruits will start Jan. 1 and go on amid the legal battles. The Department of Defense also is studying the issue.
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AMMAN: Syrian rebel negotiators and Russian officers failed on Wednesday to reach an agreement that would end fighting in southern Syrian, a rebel spokesman said.
"The talks with the Russian enemy in Bosra al-Sham have failed because of their insistence on handing over heavy weapons," Abu Shaima, a spokesman of the central operations room representing main FSA factions negotiating with the Russians told Reuters.
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Who would ever have thought that The Backstreet Boys would ever have a hit on country radio?
But, as BSB explained to Stylz and Roman, it all happened organically so it was destined to happen!
They also explained what it was like to play Wrigley Field for the first time and whether they would try and steal the Cubs World Series trophy!
Don’t worry Cubs fans, they wee just kidding!
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YEREVAN, AUGUST 14, ARMENPRESS. At least 18 people were killed after a number of assailants attacked a restaurant in Burkina Faso, CNN reports.
The attack took place in Ouagadougou, the capital of the West African nation.
It's not known how many attackers were involved, although a press release from the government reported two were killed. So far,no claim of responsibility has been made.
Earlier Burkina Faso’s communications minister Remis Dandjinou said there were 17 killed and 8 wounded. The minister informed that the victims were from different countries.
According to Reuters, there was a Turkish citizen among the victims.
The Prosecutor's Office is investigating the incident.
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Claremont residents and their four-legged friends: Mark Thursday on your calendar.
That’s when Pooch Park, one of Claremont’s more popular parks, will reopen to the public.
Work on Pooch Park, which included new drainage and grass, began over the summer and was completed in late December.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held 5:30 p.m. Wednesday to celebrate the completion of the park. Normal Pooch Park hours are 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.
The Pooch Park is located inside College Park, 100 S. College Ave. For more information, please contact Community Services at 909-399-5431.
April 10 KBR Inc:
* Has settled dispute over judgment pertaining to EPC 1 construction project executed for PEMEX Exploracion y Produccion (PEP)
* KBR Inc- under settlement, KBR has been paid $435 million
* KBR Inc- all litigation between parties is or will be dismissed Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
An upper disturbance brought some rain into the Heartland Sunday morning.
We'll enjoy mild temps for much of this upcoming week but not much sunshine to be had.
A weak system may deliver some rain as it passes through our south Tuesday night.
The weather pattern remains active as we head into the second half of next week.
We'll keep an eye on next weekend as a chance of wintry weather continues
A fast-moving disturbance arrives early Sunday with slight rainfall. Highs stay in the mid 40s with cloudy skies.
Rain and possibly a few snowflakes may develop along a cold front heading into Christmas weekend.
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A would be robber is recovering in the John Hunter after an alleged failed break in attempt at Wangi Wangi.
The 47 year old was sprung on the roof by owners– he tried to jump off the roof, landing on concrete and suffering serious leg injuries.
He’s expected to be charged later today.
LOS ANGELES: A thief who made off with cell phones belonging to more than 100 people at the Coachella music festival in California may want to consider a new line of work.
Police said Reinaldo De Jesus Henao, of New York, was arrested on Friday with his booty in his backpack after dozens of festival-goers noticed that their phones were missing and activated their "Find My Phone" app.
Some of the victims tracked down the 36-year-old and followed him until he was detained by security officers.
He was subsequently arrested by police who found more than 100 cell-phones in his backpack, officials said.
Henao was charged with grand theft and possession of stolen property and was released on $10,000 bail.
The Coachella festival is held annually in the desert of southern California and runs two consecutive weekends.
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A man stands on top of the debris of a house at a landslide site during a rescue mission in Athwelthota village in Kalutara Almost 600,000 people were evacuated from vulnerable areas to cyclone shelters, schools and offices before the storm battered the coastal district of Cox's Bazar at the speed of 135 kilometers per hour early Tuesday. Emergency officials evacuated residents of those cities; about 200,000 were removed from Cox's Bazar and 150,000 from Chittagong, and sent to shelters, school and government offices.
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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Televangelist Pat Robertson is recovering after suffering an embolic stroke.
Pat Robertson at the Military Aviation Museum in Virginia Beach, Virginia on Sept. 8, 2012. Charles Dharapak / AP file
In an online news release, The Christian Broadcasting Network, which Robertson founded, says he was rushed to the nearest stroke center Friday after a family member recognized the onset of symptoms.
The release says that within minutes of receiving clot-busting drugs, Robertson was awake, responsive and able to move all his limbs.
The Virginia-based network says 87-year-old Robertson is alert and expected to make a full recovery.
In addition to founding The Christian Broadcasting Network, Robertson hosts its flagship show "The 700 Club."
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Police are responding to reports of an explosion near the Port Authority bus terminal.
It happened a short time ago at the 42nd Street and 8th Avenue entrance, 1010 WINS reported. There is word of at least one injury
Emergency personnel are on the scene near West 42nd Street between 8th and 9th avenues.
No other details are known.
As a result of the incident, 1, 2, 3, A, C, E, N, Q, R, W and 7 trains are bypassing 42 Street.
Giles won his arbitration case and will make $4.6 million in 2018, Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports reports.
The Astros came in at $4.2 million but will have to fork over a little more money to their expected closer during this upcoming season. In 2017, Giles posted a 2.30 ERA and 1.04 WHIP with 34 saves and a 83:21 K:BB in 63 appearances. Even though Giles struggled mightily during the club's postseason run, he is set to begin the 2018 campaign back in the ninth-inning role, but could be removed for Chris Devenski or Will Harris should troubles persist.
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As learned by several reports out of Italy, the Spaniard's price tag is valued at around €80m, which certainly is a high amount. With that said, it will be crucial for Juventus to learn the intentions of Chelsea's next manager, as Antonio Conte's departure seems imminent. However, the high price tag remains a big issue for the Turin side.
Moreover, Morata would most likely request a salary of around €8m per year, which is another obstacle in his potential return to Allianz Stadium. Juventus will continue to monitor the situation of the striker, who's more than willing to return to his former club this summer.
Juventus and Alvaro Morata; a love that never really ended. It's no surprise that his links with the Bianconeri slowed down the move to Milan last summer, which eventually broke down. However, a return to Juventus remains complex purely because of economic reasons.
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THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — A court in northern Greece has ordered top-flight club PAOK to pay two police officers damages after they were injured due to fan violence at a soccer game two years ago.
The officers were hit by a bottle and a petrol bomb at a Greek Cup match in 2016 between PAOK and Olympiakos. The officers were awarded 12,900 and 6,000 euros ($16,000 and $7,500).
Scores of fans ran onto the pitch and attacked police after PAOK was denied a late penalty. The match was called off and PAOK was later punished by the Greek Football Association.
The case was brought to court by the city’s police officers’ association, which welcomed the court decision on Thursday, and said it was likely to be followed by additional claims for match-related compensation.
Supreme Court rejects Missouri man with 241-year prison term
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has turned down an appeal from a man who committed robbery and other crimes on a single day when he was 16 and now isn't eligible for parole until he's 112 years old.
The justices on Monday left in place defendant Bobby Bostic's 241-year sentence. Bostic's lawyers argued that the prison term violated the Constitution's ban on cruel and unusual punishment.
The former St. Louis judge who sentenced Bostic had urged the high court to hear the case. She now believes Bostic's prison term is unjust.
Missouri Attorney General Josh Hawley said a 2010 Supreme Court ruling that outlawed life sentences for people under 18 who didn't kill anyone applies only to a sentence for one crime. Bostic was sentenced for his role in 18 crimes.
It’s a five mile ride members of the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Mounted Enforcement Unit will never forget.
The 13 member team is a part of the 128th Tournament of Roses Parade taking place this year on January 2nd. It’s the first time the team has been selected to take part, and the Santa Barbara County unit is one of only three law enforcement equestrian entries in the parade.
The nearly three decade old unit has been training for months to get ready for the annual tradition in Pasadena.
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District in S Carolina closes all schools after bomb threat
ST. MATTHEWS, S.C. (AP) — A small South Carolina school district is closing all three of its schools Wednesday after a bomb threat.
Calhoun County Sheriff's Maj. Matt Trenham said someone threatened to blow up a school in the county Wednesday morning.
Trenham told The Times and Democrat of Orangeburg that the threat was made Tuesday morning. He says bomb-sniffing dogs have checked all three schools and found nothing.
Trenham thinks the bomb threat was made by students and says deputies are continuing to investigate.
Calhoun County School Superintendent Steve Wilson says he decided to close all schools on Wednesday as a precaution. He says officials haven't determined if the missing day should be made up.
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Christopher Wylie spent time working for Canada’s Liberal Party, and his idea may have also been used by a Victoria-based data company.
SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) — Authorities say a 37-year-old Florida woman ran a drug flop house, charging a “cover fee of drugs” to enter the home.
Danielle Baggett was arrested April 11 on a charge of running a nuisance dwelling after Sarasota County Sheriff’s deputies responded to seven overdoses, including her own.
The Bradenton Herald (http://bit.ly/2oHQ02d ) reports investigators began looking into a surge of heroin and fentanyl overdoses at the home in August 2016. An affidavit says Baggett assured deputies she was trying to “clean up” illegal activities at the house. But the overdoses continued as deputies responded to the home 33 times before her arrest.
An affidavit says victims told investigators Baggett created an environment “for everyone to get high.”
Baggett bonded out of jail. Records don’t list an attorney for her.
Local officials in a Pennsylvania city will decide whether they'll throw their weight behind an effort to build a community college in town. At least one member of the Erie City Council has said she supports the effort to establish a community college in Erie County.
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Man pleads guilty to arson in 2015 Central Washington fire
WENATCHEE, Wash. (AP) — A 39-year-old man has admitted to setting a fire that destroyed nearly 30 homes in north-central Washington in 2015.
Jeremy Kendall of Wenatchee pleaded guilty to first-degree arson Tuesday in Chelan County Superior Court.
Chelan County Prosecutor Douglas Shae says Kendall was sentenced to 27 months in prison.
The so-called Sleepy Hollow fire in the Wenatchee area scorched more than 4 square miles during the state's worst wildfire season.
Kendall was charged in 2016 but was found to be incompetent to stand trial. He was ordered to undergo mental health treatment at Eastern State Hospital.
Shae says Kendall was found fit to stand trial and indicated at his arraignment last week that he wanted to enter a guilty plea.
Shae says people whose homes burned have been compassionate about Kendall's condition but also feel he didn't get enough time.
(Reuters) - SandRidge Energy Inc said on Monday it would make some company records available to Carl Icahn, a week after the activist investor asked the oil and gas producer to release internal documents on its proposed acquisition of a rival.
Icahn, who opposes SandRidge’s $746 million proposal for Bonanza Creek Energy Inc, wants to investigate deliberations involving the deal and other matters including executive compensation at SandRidge.
SandRidge did not say what documents it would make available to the billionaire investor, who has called the Bonanza Creek deal “value-destroying.”
Icahn, with a 13.5 percent stake, is SandRidge’s top shareholder. Other shareholders with substantial stakes in SandRidge including Fir Tree Partners and Susquehanna Advisors have also come out against the purchase.
Oklahoma City-based SandRidge has said its cash-and-stock offer for Bonanza Creek would expand its presence in the Denver-Julesburg Basin of Colorado.
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MICAL - Lorraine T. "Ahbee" (nee Tobolski)
Of North Tonawanda, Sunday, March 18, 2018, at the age of 93; wife of the late Stanley E. Mical; beloved mother of Marlene Mical; loving grandmother of Alison Odojewski and Andrew (Jennifer) Mical; proud great-grandmother of Taylor, Zachary, Emily, Molly, Lucas and Carly; sister of the late Edwin Tobolski; also survived by nieces and nephews. The family will be present to greet relatives and friends Thursday, March 22, from 4-8 PM at the SABER FUNERAL HOME, 549 Oliver St., North Tonawanda (692-0271), where prayers will be offered Friday at 9 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at Our Lady of Czestochowa Church (Oliver St.), at 9:30 AM. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Flowers graciously declined. Memorial gifts may be made in Lorraine's honor to Niagara Hospice.
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The Raiders shot 345 Friday at Bristol Ridge and came back Saturday with 340 for a third place total of 685. River Falls won the 23-team tournament with 666 while Chippewa Falls was second with 669.
Tyler Dove shot 84 at Bristol Ridge and 83 at Pheasant Hills to pace Hudson with a two-day score of 167. Tyler Wingad carded rounds of 85 and 87 for a 172 and Logan Funk scored 87 and 9 for a 177 while Craig Cernohous had a 93 and an 86 to finish with 179.
Kelly Keithton contributed a score of 89 Friday at Bristol Ridge while Charlie Chase had an 84 Saturday at Pheasant Hills.
The Raiders return to action Monday, April 17, at the Stillwater Invitational at Stillwater Country Club before starting Big Rivers Conference play Tuesday, April 18, with a 9-hole match at Lake Hallie Golf Course in Chippewa Falls.
Financial-technology startup Affirm Inc. said Monday that it raised $200 million in new equity as it battles larger players getting into its core business of lending to consumers for retail purchases.
GIC, a Singaporean sovereign-wealth fund, led the fundraising round, which gave a private-market valuation to Affirm of between $1.5 billion and $2 billion, according to a person familiar with the matter. That would roughly double the valuation of about $800 million last year.
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High-level advisers close to then-presidential nominee Donald Trump were in constant communication during the campaign with Russians known to US intelligence, multiple current and former intelligence, law enforcement and administration officials tell CNN.
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OAKLAND, Calif. (AP)  Two defendants have pleaded no contest to 36 counts of involuntary manslaughter in a California warehouse fire .
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Records: NE: 15-3, PHI: 15-3
Total yards per game: PHI: 365.8; NE: 394.2
Passing yards per game: PHI: 233.6; NE: 276.1
Rush yards per game: PHI: 132.2; NE: 118.1
Halftime performer: Justin Timberlake
Post Super Bowl show: This is Us
Announcers: Al Michaels (play-by-play), Cris Collinsworth (analyst), Michele Tafoya (sideline)
Local connections: Eagles: Quarterback Nick Foles (UA), special teams coordinator David Fipp (UA). Patriots: linebacker Marquis Flowers (UA), tight end Rob Gronkowski (UA), defensive lineman Lawrence Guy (ASU).
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Damien Lacambra was sentenced to 10 years in prison in 2016, but could get out as early as next month. (Source: LMDC)
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) – A Louisville Army veteran serving time for killing his wife could be released on parole next month.
But a local non-profit is working to fight that.
Damien Lacambra shot and killed his wife Amelia at their home in Saint Regis Park in April 2016.
Lacambra was sentenced to 10 years on a manslaughter charge.
Under Kentucky law, he must serve 20 percent of the sentence -- or two years.
The Mary Byron Project has started a change.org petition against his early release.
At last check, it had 1,300 signatures.
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The IT Experience Neibolt House is the best thing in Hollywood right now and we have video and images to prove it!
The house will be open to the public daily August 14th – September 10th from 1pm-11pm. Admission is free. Those who are 18 and over are welcome (at their own risk) to step inside the two story replica of ‘where IT lives’. Guests will be guided by “Georgie” through the 5,000 sq. foot house and will venture room by room through immersive film inspired scenes complete with authentic set props. “Losers Club” groups of 7 will journey through a 20-minute experience encountering pneumatic surprises, live actors, animatronic beings, and state of the art lighting, audio, and video.
We had a chance to check out the IT Experience and you can watch a “walkthrough” video and images from the house below!
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UNISTAV CONSTRUCTION, as the general supplier, has signed with Russian company Ivanovskij Polefirnyj Komplex a contract for the construction of an industrial facility for the production of 175,000 tons of polyethylene terephthalate in the municipality of Vichuga. The project will provide new production capacity for up to 80 % of the needs of the Russian market for polyester staple fibers and granules for the production of PET bottles.
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ORLANDO, Fla. — Rob Gray scored 20 points, Devin Davis had key points late and Houston held off UCF 69-65 on Saturday.
Davis split two UCF defenders and laid the ball in just before the shot clock ran out for a 65-61 lead with a minute to go and added two free throws with 34 seconds remaining for a six-point lead.
Grey was 7-of-15 shooting with five assists. Corey Davis Jr. had three 3-pointers and 15 points while Breaon Brady grabbed nine rebounds.
The Cougars (17-5, 7-3 American) led the whole way and were up 10 with 15:21 remaining before the Knights (14-8, 5-5) got within two, the final time at 63-61 on B.J. Taylor’s bucket with 2:13 left.
A.J. Davis had 13 points and 10 rebounds with Taylor adding 15 points and Ceasar DeJesus and Davon Griffin 10 points each for UCF.
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Running back Cedric Peerman passed a physical, and the Bengals expect him to practice today, the team said in a release. The Bengals had placed Peerman on the the active/non-football injury list on July 28.
Peerman signed a one-year, $1.15 million contract in March to return to Cincinnati. He went to the Pro Bowl in 2015 as a special teamer. Last year, Peerman missed the first 10 games after fracturing his foreman in the final preseason game.
Peerman, 30, was a sixth-round choice of the Ravens in 2009. He bounced around the league until the Bengals claimed him off waivers from the Lions in 2010.
Although Peerman has only 70 rushing attempts for 349 yards in his time in Cincinnati, he is a special teams captain and a leader in the locker room.
The association representing Virginia hospitals wants state lawmakers to consider a series of mental health care proposals when they reconvene next week. More from WFIR’s Evan Jones.
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Marc Bartra gave blood, other Borussia Dortmund players have nightmares about the bomb attack on their bus and now the German team may need the sweat of Marco Reus to pull off a fairy tale place in the Champions League last four.
The game was postponed but Dortmund were forced to play 24 hours later.
Burki says he cannot understand why a football team would be the target of "a terror attack".
The team bounced back with a 3-1 Bundesliga win over Eintracht Frankfurt Saturday.
Defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos scored from a screaming 23 meter shot that he labelled "the most beautiful goal of my career" and dedicated it to Bartra.
And then there was Reus, who scored just 122 seconds into his comeback from six weeks on the sidelines with a hamstring injury.
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May 3 Federal Realty Investment Trust:
* Federal Realty Investment Trust announces first quarter 2017 operating results
* Q1 FFO per share $1.45
* Sees FY 2017 FFO per share $5.85 to $5.93
* Federal Realty Investment Trust - "continue to identify potential infill acquisitions in order to re-stock our redevelopment pipeline"
* Federal Realty Investment Trust qtrly same-center property operating income increased 4.3%
* Federal Realty Investment Trust - rent increases for comparable retail space averaged 23% for Q1 2017
* Sets regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.98per share
* Federal Realty Investment Trust sees 2017 guidance for FFO per diluted share to $5.85 to $5.93
* Federal Realty Investment Trust sees 2017 earnings per diluted share guidance to $3.35 to $3.43
* Fy2017 earnings per share view $3.21, revenue view $841.5 million -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Altuve, Astros finalize $163.5M, 7-year contract
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — AL MVP Jose Altuve and the World Series champion Houston Astros have finalized a $163.5 million, seven-year contract that guarantees an additional $151 million over five seasons.
The 27--year-old second baseman had been among baseball's best bargains. He agreed in 2013 to a deal that originally guaranteed $12.5 million from 2014-17 and included club options for 2018 at $6 million and 2019 at $6.5 million.
His new deal, announced Monday, keeps those salaries and adds a $21 million signing bonus, of which $1 million is payable upon the deal's approval by the commissioner's office and $10 million each on July 1 in 2018 and 2019. He gets annual salaries of $26.2 million from 2020-24.
Altuve would have been eligible for free agency after the 2019 season.
The 5-foot-6 Altuve hit .346 last season to win his second straight AL batting title and third in four seasons. He had 24 homers, 82 RBIs and 32 stolen bases.
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The Reds pull on the new 2018/19 Home Kit for the first time. https://t.co/HQ4Syxw7Z4 #ThisMeansMore pic.twitter.com/d6lx0tZ7ge
Chief Minister Andrew Barr has called for an end to traditional pre-election newspaper editorials in a speech in the Legislative Assembly, where he again apologised for his commentary on the media.
Mr Barr made the comments in a statement to the Assembly ahead of debate on a censure motion put by Opposition Leader Alistair Coe about his leaked comments that he "hates journalists" and those about older Canberrans' media consumption patterns.
ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
While he apologised conditionally for the comments and any offence they may have caused, Mr Barr said regardless of whether newspapers were endorsing either side of politics in election editorials, such editorials "should be a practice of the past".
Mr Barr's comments follow this newspaper at the 2016 ACT election endorsing the Canberra Liberals, although it endorsed Labor at the 2012 election and neither party for the previous three elections.
Two cosmonauts, Sergey Ryazansky and Fyodor Yurchikhin, launched five nano-satellites from the International Space Station in the first ever spacewalk to be recorded in 360 degrees. The video three and a half minutes of a seven and a half hour long spacewalk in August.
The Verge explains that the satellites will be taking measurements of Earth:
The two men can be seen working and at some points, throwing the satellites, including two Tanyusha nano-satellites and a Sputnik-like satellite called the TS530-Zerkalo, which is taking measurements in low Earth orbit.
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While the cheesy awe-manipulating music might be a little much, overall the video is pretty awesome.
Lin-Manuel Miranda used his playwright skills to give his second child a warm and special welcome into this world.
The “Hamilton” creator shared the happy news via Twitter on Friday, using a theater script format to describe the scene:
Int. Hospital Room. Night.
[The screams reach a delirious crescendo. FRANCISCO MIRANDA enters. He is 7 pounds and 13 ounces.]
Intermission.
(📸 by @jmessinaphoto) pic.twitter.com/AMpXbvYVTx — Lin-Manuel Miranda (@Lin_Manuel) February 2, 2018
Miranda also included a photo of his wife, Vanessa Nadal, who is a lawyer and scientist, holding their son Francisco.
The couple already has a 3-year-old son named Sebastian.
Miranda confirmed he and Nadal were expecting a second child in December. News broke after the Puerto Rican star shared a photo of the couple attending the London Evening Standard Theatre Awards and a fan asked if Nadal was pregnant. He replied in the most casual way.
Pierce Brosnan as Eli McCullough, who was captured by Comanches as a teen and grew up to run a cattle ranching empire. The cast of the 'The Son,' includes, from left, Pierce Brosnan, as Eli McCullough, Henry Garrett as Pete McCullough, Sydney Lucas as Jeannie McCullough, Jess Weixler as Sally McCullough, and David Wilson Barnes as Phineas McCullough.
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A solid mix of movie night go-tos are leaving Netflix this June. Royals fanatics will be sad to see the loss of female-lead monarchical dramas like Emily Blunt's The Young Victoria and Grace of Monaco starring Nicole Kidman, which depart the first of the month and the eighth of June, respectively. Those partial to a little action would be advised to catch up on Denzel Washington's LAPD crime thriller Training Day and the old-school intergalactic mystery Men in Black. Ahead, 12 movies you need to catch—or re-watch—before they vanish from Netflix next month.
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Do 2016’s political changes foreshadow blockchain’s impact? Cryptiv’s CEO argues the two might be more intertwined than one might think.
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staff report UINTAH COUNTY, UT — A former Raton, NM man was sentenced August 15, 2017 to 15 years to life in prison in Uintah County, Utah on two counts of aggravated sexual abuse of a child, a first degree felony, according to the Uintah Basin Standard/ Vernal Express newspaper. Timothy Jason Bustos, 61, will serve no
James “Jim” Lacey Dent, an American professional golfer, was born in the golf mecca of Augusta, Georgia, May 9, 1939 . He was educated in his hometown Paine College (an HBCU), but as a black man he wouldn’t have been allowed onto the Augusta National course at the time, except as a caddie.
As a youth, Jim caddied both at Augusta National and at Augusta Country Club. Dent turned pro in 1966. During his regular (under 50) career he was Florida PGA Champion three times. However he is mainly notable for his success on the Senior PGA Tour (now Champions Tour), where he won 12 tournaments between 1989 and 1998.
Listen as he discusses his magnificent career during this interview with The Means Report (July 24, 2011) while he shares just how he overcame many of life’s challenges to reign supreme in his chosen sport.
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PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The federal government says there will be an investigation into a spate of deaths of a whale species along the East Coast last year.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says the deaths of minke whales will be investigated. The minkes is a widely distributed species of baleen whale, which is a group of large whales that also includes the blue whale and right whale.
NOAA will discuss the deaths of the whales at an afternoon news conference Wednesday. The agency is treating it as an "unusual mortality event." The agency has also investigated multiple deaths of humpback and right whales recently.
The minke is more abundant than some other whale species that have been threatened by die-offs. They are a favorite of whale watchers.
In this Friday, Feb. 2, 2018, photo, the lion heads of costumes are lined up on stage during the 11th International Lion Dance Competition in Singapore. This lion dace competition is usually held in a lead up to the Chinese Lunar New Year celebrated in Singapore. Lion dance is a traditional dance in Chinese culture and some other Asian countries in which performers from a lion dance troupe will mimic a lion's movements while dressed in a lion's costume. This is believed to bring fortune and luck. These performers from Vietnam, Singapore, Myanmar, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Malaysia gathered in Singapore to compete against one another and are judged on their skill, grace and musicality amongst other things. Wong Maye-E AP Photo
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A mystery sculpture in the style of Banksy's girl with a balloon has appeared at the Scott Monument in Edinburgh.
The art work features a little girl reaching for a floating red naval mine with a heart shape cut out.
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The sculpture turned up in front of the figure of Sir Walter Scott on St Valentine's Day morning.
It has been left in place for now in the hope the artist retrieves it, otherwise it will be moved.
A spokeswoman for the City of Edinburgh Council added: "It seems to be a love note of sorts and certainly makes a statement."
Roche announced today that it will be showcasing new solutions for lab innovation and leadership at the 22nd IFCCEFLM European Congress of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicines in Athens, Greece, 1115 June. The congress will offer the opportunity to experience first-hand Roche's latest technological advancements in diagnostics technology and solutions, including the Roche Integrated Core Lab .
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FILE - In this Aug. 9, 2017, file photo, Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg throws from the mound during a simulated baseball game, at Nationals Park in Washington. Strasburg has been on the disabled list with a nerve impingement in his right elbow since July 27, 2017. Carolyn Kaster, File AP Photo
Pop-country fans are going to love this recent collab!
Maren Morris is lending her vocals to a new Niall Horan tune, according to Variety.
The duo recently performed the pop-hit titled “Seeing Blind” at a recent Capital Music Group showcase, Capitol Congress.
During Capitol Congress, Horan revealed that he emailed the “My Church” singer to see if she’d be willing to sing on his record.
Morris “happily accepted” the invitation to sing what Horan exclaims is an “infectious chorus accented by Morris’ vocals.”
The song follows Horan’s acoustic, folky style, which obviously means it “easily find its way to formats outside of pop.”
We’ve always felt like the former One Direction boy-bander had some country in him.
Maren, who has experimented with pop-influenced tunes, recently collaborated with Thomas Rhett on “Craving You.”
DARLINGTON, SC (WMBF) – Investigators said Saturday a Friday evening fire at a Darlington Dollar General store was caused by an electrical malfunction near paper products.
According to Darlington County Sheriff’s Lt. Robert Kilgo, deputies were dispatched to the store, located at 904 Lamar Hwy., in Darlington, at 7:25 p.m.
Kilgo added there is no indication of injuries. He said the South Carolina State Law Enforcement Division is assisted with the investigation, and law enforcement remained on the scene throughout the night.
The store sustained heavy damage, according to Kilgo.
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MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AP) — A prosecutor in Uruguay is asking for formal charges against a former vice president of the South American country.
Lawmakers accepted Raul Sendic’s resignation last year amid corruption accusations involving his tenure as head of state oil company ANCAP. It was the first time a vice president had stepped down in Uruguay.
Prosecutor Luis Pacheco on Monday also requested charges against eight other senior officials at ANCAP and its subsidiaries. A judge must now decide if Sendic goes to trial.
The corruption allegations surfaced after a weekly publication reported that between 2010 and 2013, Sendic used corporate credit cards to make purchases at jewelry, electronics, furniture and other stores apparently unrelated to his official business.
He’s also accused of abuse of office over some contracts.
Sendic has repeatedly denied wrongdoing.
BRUSSELS (AP) — A power outage has hit Brussels airport that is expected to delay planes throughout the day.
Florence Muls of Brussels airport says the outage hit at 5 a.m. (0400 GMT; 11 p.m. EDT) Thursday and specifically affected the luggage and air conditioning systems. Hundreds of passengers were left outside the terminal at dawn and were allowed inside around two hours later.
All systems were back to normal by midmorning but by then the backup was such that it would affect schedules for the rest of the day.
Despite the delays, the airport warned passengers to show up on time. The airport said incoming flights shouldn’t be affected.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - XPO drivers in Trenton, New Jersey voted to join Teamsters Local 701 on Friday, April 14, boosting momentum to a nationwide workers' campaign for fairness at the giant transportation and logistics company. Also voting on Friday, April 14, drivers in Elgin, Illinois and dockworkers in Aurora, Illinois were not successful at this time seeking Teamster representation.
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Angela Merkel's party is less favourable than the far right
Herr Seehofer, a politician for the conservative Bavarian CSU (Christian Social Union), a sister party of Angela Merkel's CDU (Christian-Democratic Union), previously threatened to quit over the row as he demanded more stringent checks at Germany's borders.
He also said he would let the government fall if Germany's Iron Lady refused to curb illegal immigration.
However, the politicians have both scored badly in the latest poll after German media universally blasted the Merkel-Seehofer agreement for lacking details.
Only 29.7 percent of German voters felt that their interests are being represented by Chancellor Merkel, with 46.6 percent clearly stating that she does not represent them in any way.
Current Texas law
Texas women can have an abortion up to 22 weeks from their last menstrual period. Any later, and a woman can have the procedure only if her life is in danger.
If she's within the 22-week window, she is required to have an ultrasound 24 hours before having an abortion, the result of a 2011 law signed by then-Gov. Rick Perry. Abortion providers fought the measure because it forces women to make two trips to a clinic for one procedure.
Abortion providers are also required to give women a booklet titled "Women's Right to Know" 24 hours ahead of an abortion. The booklet has come under fire for citing refuted research that links abortion to a heightened risk of breast cancer.
In 2015, Gov. Greg Abbott signed a law requiring women to offer documentation proving they're not a minor before they can have an abortion. The law was part of a package of bills aimed at tightening restrictions on the legal bypass option that minors can use to obtain an abortion without parental consent.
TORONTO, July 4, 2018 /CNW/ - Murray Brasseur, Chairman, Middlefield Group, joined Dani Lipkin, Business Development, Exchange Traded Funds, Closed-End Funds, and Structured Notes, TMX Group, to open the market to celebrate the launch of E Split Corp. (ENS; ENS.PR.A). Formed in 1979, Middlefield creates and manages specialized investment products for individual and institutional investors and holds approximately $4.5 billion in assets under management. Investment products include mutual funds, closed-end funds, private and public resource funds, hedge funds, real estate funds and a venture capital fund. ENS and ENS.PR.A commenced trading on Toronto Stock Exchange on June 29, 2018.
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The Webb City Cardinals moved to 2-0 on Monday night, beating the Carl Junction Bulldogs 10-5.
CJ got out to an early lead, leading 1-0 after one inning and 3-1 after two innings. They had a 5-3 lead until the sixth inning, when Webb City's bats woke up and the Cardinals scored seven in their half of the frame to take a 10-5 lead.
With the loss, Carl Junction falls to 0-2 on the year after also losing their season opener to Logan-Rogersville last week.
Webb City will be at Branson on Tuesday.
Shakhtar Donetsk star Fred has been tracked by Manchester United, who are aiming to make some world-class additions to their squad.
With Michael Carrick retiring and Marouane Fellaini’s long-term future in doubt, a midfielder has been earmarked.
Reports have suggested that Fred is increasingly close to completing a £53million switch to Old Trafford.
But now according to The Sun, Mourinho has sent an ultimatum over Fred.
It is suggested he has iterated to the board he wants a deal to be done latest by next week or not at all.
The Grant County Sheriff’s deputy that accidentally shot his wife agreed to plead guilty to a charge of reckless endangerment in a deal with the Franklin County Prosecutor’s office who investigated the case. Deputy Kyle Foreman said Deputy Jose Rivera will be reinstated.
“Sheriff Jones has full confidence in Deputy Rivera as he does with the rest of the staff at the Grant County Sheriff’s Office and Sheriff Jones felt after a great deal of consideration, prayer and thought that to release Deputy Rivera would take a good cop away from the citizens as well as impose a hardship on Deputy Rivera’s family.”
Foreman says the Deputy will have to complete a sentence as part of the plea deal.
“The court did impose a sentence upon Deputy Rivera that he is to deliver 15 public presentations on firearm safety and those are to be done during his off-duty hours.”
There was no date listed in the press release on when Deputy Rivera will return to duty.
President Donald Trump is fast closing in on his first 100 days in office, and his public approval rating continues to hover around 40 percent, still a low mark for a new president. Trump's rating on foreign policy has improved slightly in the wake of recent U.S. military strikes in Syria and Afghanistan, but the president's domestic agenda seems stuck in neutral.
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An Argentine football fan has been declared brain dead after he was chased down the terraces of a stadium and allegedly thrown from the bleachers.
The Emergency Hospital in Cordoba says Emanuel Balbo remains on a ventilator. But the hospital’s head of surgery tells local Todo Noticias channel on Monday that Balbo will not recover.
Balbo was beaten by other fans on Saturday during the derby in Cordoba between Belgrano and Talleres that ended 1-1.
Video footage shows he was forced down the terraces to avoid more violence and pushed over the stands to a concrete staircase below.
Balbo’s father says his son was attacked by a mob after he faced off with a man that Balbo blamed for killing his brother.
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Leonard produced 37 points (9-14 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 19-19 FT), 11 rebounds and two assists across 40 minutes during a 96-82 win against the Grizzlies on Monday.
Leonard exceeded the 30-point mark for the second consecutive time to open the series, and converted on each his eye-popping 19 free throw attempts. The 19 free throw attempts marked the most Leonard has had all season and he is now 28-of-28 from the foul line so far in the series. And if that's not enough, Leonard snagged 11 boards, which gave him his first double-double of the playoffs.
CANFIELD, Ohio (WKBN) – Canfield leads Niles 29-3 in the second quarter after a couple early Paul Brienz touchdowns.
Brienz scored on a 15-yard run for the early Cardinals lead.
Leading 14-0, Nick Crawford notched a 3-yard TD run.
Brienz later added a 1-yard TD run to make it 29-3 in the second quarter.
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Every week may seem like Horseweek in Norco.
Still, the equestrian-friendly city — known affectionately as Horsetown, USA — puts on a special show once a year.
The 48th annual Norco Horseweek festival kicked off this past weekend with a rodeo, parade, lawnmower race and rodeo queens contest. Extreme bull riding proved to be one of the more challenging events.
Festivities are set to continue throughout this week with a variety of activities designed for both children and adults.
The fun will include a chili cook-off, beard contest, barrel races, obstacle course competition, food truck festival, pancake breakfast and a Texas Hold Em tournament. The city’s signature event ends Sunday, April 29.
Check out a photo gallery highlighting the first weekend of Norco Horseweek.
CHICAGO (AP) — Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Eric Thames has tied a franchise record by homering in five straight games.
The former Korean baseball star hit a solo shot off Chicago Cubs right-hander John Lackey in the third inning Monday night. Thames’ streak ties him with Jeromy Burnitz in August 1997 for the franchise mark.
Thames has seven homers in 14 games this year and six over his past five games.
“Stuff like that just happens,” Thames said after homering Sunday against Cincinnati. “You can’t control it. When I hit it, I was like, ‘Did I just hit another one? Oh, man. OK.'”
The 30-year-old returned to the majors this season after hitting 124 homers over three years in the Korean major leagues.
Thames has gotten a hit in all 11 of his starts and has a 10-game hitting streak with Milwaukee.
Prior to this year, Thames last played in the majors in 2012 with Seattle and Toronto.
The record for consecutive games with a homer is eight, achieved by Ken Griffey Jr., Don Mattingly and Dale Long.
Congrats are in order for Chicago PD’s Marina Squerciati!
The actress is about to take on a new role in her life – mom!
Marina, who plays police officer Burgess on the hit TV show, made the baby announcement on Facebook this morning writing,
“SURPRISE! It’s been hard to keep the secret 🤐, but since Mima USA sent me the COOLEST stroller (& matching bag) in the world, I thought: what better way to tell you all the news?! (Don’t be surprised to see Burgess holding A LOT of file folders in front of her stomach on #ChicagoPD.) #expecting#babyonboard #mimausa #MIMA 👶🏻 — with Mima.”
Anyone else think they should just write her pregnancy into the show and have Rozek be the daddy?
The court also issued notice to the Centre on the plea seeking Vande Mataram essential for all educational institution.
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday exempted the categories of disabled persons from standing during national anthem before screening of a film.
In its earlier order, the apex court had ordered that every person has to stand during the screening of national anthem.
The court also issued notice to the Centre on the plea seeking Vande Mataram essential for all educational institution.
The Centre has been given a time period of 4 weeks to revert. The next date of hearing in the matter is on August 23.
The Union of India (UOI) is to consider not making it mandatory for people people suffering from cerebral palsy, Parkinson disease, muscular dystrophy and other categories of disability to get up during the national anthem before the screening of film.
A man is behind bars on Saturday after being charged in connection with a fatal shooting that happened on Thursday.
Arriaus Taylor, Jr., 21, was taken into police custody shortly after 9:30 p.m. on Friday.
Shreveport police investigators were able to track Taylor to a hotel in the 5200 block of Monkhouse Drive in west Shreveport.
When searching Taylor's hotel room, police found a weapon they believe was used in the murder of Tellmell Lyons.
Police responded to a call on Thursday in regards to a shooting. Police learned that Lyons was shot multiple times by a known suspect.
Lyons was found dead at the scene.
After being taken into police custody, Taylor was transported to SPD headquarters for questioning.
Taylor has been booked into the Shreveport City Jail on second-degree murder charges. His bond has been set at $350,000.
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June hasn’t even hit yet and it’s already looking to be a hot summer.
…like furnace heat hot.
Some major rappers are releasing solo projects this year and already some controversial talk is following each release.
Things reached a climax when Drake dropped his “Duppy Freestyle” diss against Pusha T where he questioned Push’s drug dealing past and even took shots at Kanye West.
Push has since responded with his brutal “The Story of Adidon” where he took some vicious shots at Drizzy’s family life.
The allegations are cutting deep this summer.
Swipe through for the biggest rumors and accusations rappers will have to explain on wax!
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FAIRBANKS, Alaska (AP) — More than two dozen mushers and their packs of dogs began the long, frigid race through Alaska’s wilderness, aiming to be the first to reach the finish line in Whitehorse in Canada’s northern Yukon Territory.
The Fairbanks Daily News-Miner reports the dog teams started the 1,000-mile (1,600-kilometer) Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race on Saturday morning in downtown Fairbanks.
Newcomer Tim Pappas led the pack out of the city for the 35th running after drawing bib No.1 on Thursday.
The first section of the race takes the teams along the Chena River for several miles until the trail diverges to the northeast to reach the Two Rivers Checkpoint.
The race lasts until last team crosses the finish line, which typically takes between 10 and 16 days.
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Dec 12 (Reuters) - Winpac Inc :
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Newcastle United are interested in the prospect of signing Middlesbrough winger Adama Traore.
Despite finishing fifth in what was a strong Championship campaign, Middlesbrough missed out on promotion back to the Premier League having lost in the play-off semi final against Aston Villa earlier this month, and it could yet get worse for Tony Pulis' side.
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TAMA COUNTY, Iowa – Another sighting of a black bear has been reported in Iowa.
A viewer sent Channel 13 photos of a small black bear in a field in the western part of Tama County. Everett Manship took the photos Monday.
KWWL reports the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office confirms a black bear was spotted east of Wellsburg, in Grundy County, on Sunday morning. One of KWWL’s viewers sent a photo of a bear near Garwin.
If you spot the bear you’re asked to leave it alone and then call authorities.
CHATSWORTH, Ont. — Provincial police say a man is recovering after an officer found him unresponsive and administered a medication to reverse opioid overdoses.
Police say the officer responded to a report of an unresponsive man in Chatsworth, Ont., early Monday morning.
They say the officer found the man without vital signs and began to perform CPR.
OPP say when the man remained unresponsive the officer administered naloxone and the man began to breathe but remained unconscious.
They say paramedics took the 40-year-old Chatsworth man to hospital and he is expected to make a full recovery.
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Qatar central bank raises deposit rate 25 bps, keeps others unchanged
DOHA, June 15 Qatar's central bank said on Thursday it was raising its overnight deposit rate by 25 basis points to 1.50 percent, after the U.S. Federal Reserve raised rates by the same margin.
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11:21 by Staff Reporter Have your say: Response to the statement by President Mugabe
Gaborone: The Ministry of International Affairs and Cooperation wishes to respond to the recent media reports in which His Excellency, Mr. Robert G. Mugabe, President of the Republic of Zimbabwe blamed the loss of the candidature bid of Botswana’s Foreign Minister, Dr. Pelonomi Venson-Moitoi for the position of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, on the lack of support by His Excellency, Lieutenant General Dr. Seretse Khama Ian Khama, President of the Republic of Botswana.
SAN DIEGO (KUSI) — A man accused in the stabbing death of a plumber at a construction site in Oceanside pleaded not guilty Monday to a murder charge and was ordered held on $3 million bail.
Mikhail Schmidt, 30, of Oceanside, was arrested about 5 p.m. Thursday in the 900 block of The Strand, a few blocks from the under-construction home on Windward Way where the victim's body was found about 12 hours earlier, said Oceanside police Lt. Valencia Saadat.
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Jacob Laughlin Bravo, 37, was discovered in a trailer on the site in a pool of blood. Police said Bravo's body had "obvious signs of traumatic injury,'' but a motive for the slaying remains under investigation.
Schmidt faces 26 years to life in prison if convicted of murder with a knife-use allegation.
A readiness conference is scheduled for April 10 and a preliminary hearing for May 1.
PYONGYANG, North Korea (AP) — Former NBA star Dennis Rodman, on low-key return to Pyongyang, has given the North Korean sports minister a copy of President Donald Trump's book "The Art of the Deal."
It wasn't signed by Trump, who was Rodman's boss for two seasons of the "Celebrity Apprentice" reality TV show.
Rodman's arrival on Tuesday came just hours after the North decided to release Otto Warmbier, an American university student who had been imprisoned for 15 years with hard labor for trying to steal a propaganda banner.
Warmbier, who had been confined for 17 months, has apparently fallen into a coma not long after his confinement began. Pyongyang said Thursday saying it decided to let him go for "humanitarian reasons."
Officials in Washington and Pyongyang said Rodman played no role in the release.
Sometimes it's nice to take a break and spend your weekend turning down. Luckily, Kehlani is here to support your unwinding endeavors in the form of another soulful tune that effortlessly takes your breath away. The R&B singer's latest offering is a raw acoustic ballad titled "Again." The stripped down track is produced by Geoffro and should be added to your breakup playlist immediately. It's a nice complement to December's "Honey," a tender, acoustic guitar-driven track that shows Kehlani gushing about a special woman in her life. Let all your dating woes float away while you stream the new single below.
BEAVERCREEK, Ohio (AP) – An Ohio city has spent over $430,000 defending two officers in connection with the fatal police shooting of a man at a Walmart who was carrying an air rifle from a store shelf.
The Dayton Daily News reports the cost to the Dayton suburb of Beavercreek includes about $210,000 paid to two law firms.
The city’s law director says outside counsel was necessary. Crawford family attorney Michael Wright says the money could have gone toward a settlement for the family.
An officer fatally shot John Crawford III in 2014 after a 911 call about someone waving a rifle at the Walmart. Police say he didn’t obey commands to drop what later turned out to be an air rifle.
A federal probe for any possible civil rights violations is continuing.
PARIS, Oct 6 (Reuters) - Airbus Chief Executive Tom Enders has warned staff of "turbulent and confusing times" amid French and UK anti-bribery and corruption investigations and urged them to support the aerospace group's top management and the board.
In a letter to 130,000 staff on Friday, Enders defended the decision to report anomalies to UK authorities, which had triggered the probes, and said he and general counsel John Harrison had the board's backing to see the process through.
The investigations could however lead to "significant penalties" against the group, he said, according to a text of the letter obtained by Reuters.
Airbus declined comment.
(Reporting by Tim Hepher; editing by John Irish)
Serie A club Fiorentina announced that their training ground will be renamed in tribute to former captain Davide Astori, who died aged 31 earlier this month.
The Italian international died suddenly in his hotel room before a match at Udinese on March 4.
The team’s training ground will be renamed the ‘Centro Sportivo Davide Astori’.
“We’ve made this decision because that was his home,” said Fiorentina president Mario Cognini.
“He went there every day for training and used to spend time there with his family too. We believe that honouring him in this way is the right thing to do.”
Astori’s number 13 shirt was retired by the club, where he had played for three years.
The centre-back came through the youth system at AC Milan before spending eight years at Cagliari, while he also had a loan spell at Roma.
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COLUMBUS (WCMH) — One person is dead after a shooting in north Columbus.
According to Columbus Police, officers were dispatched to the area of Malin Drive East and Fitzroy Drive around 11:20pm Monday on the report of a shooting. When officers arrived, they found one person with a gunshot wound. The victim was pronounced dead.
Police do not have any suspect information at this time. Homicide detectives continue to investigate. This is the 131st homicide in Columbus this year.
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Former Rangers owner Craig Whyte's trial will not go ahead today as expected.
The 46-year-old faces two charges relating to the 2011 purchase, one of fraud and another under the Companies Act.
He has pleaded not guilty to both allegations.
A scheduled start date for the trial at the High Court in Glasgow was pushed back on Tuesday, with preparations taking place at the court.
Whyte was not in attendance but his defence team, including Donald Findlay QC, and the prosecution lead, Advocate Depute Alex Prentice QC, were in Glasgow.
The All Blacks will face South Africa next year at a ground they haven't lost at since 1970.
The Springboks will host the Rugby Championship winners at Pretoria's Loftus Versfeld in October next year, a venue that hasn't hosted the two old rivals since 2006. The All Blacks were comfortable 45-26 winners that day.
New Zealand have won five straight in Pretoria going back to the 1995 World Cup when they defeat Scotland in pool play. Their only defeat at the ground as a 17-6 loss during the 1970 tour of South Africa.
The All Blacks will host South Africa at Westpac Stadium in September, a ground in which the Springboks have won.
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South Africa will also host the Wallabies in Port Elizabeth and Argentina at Kings Park in Durban.
HARTFORD— Hartford officials say they cannot find a 30-year-old insurance policy that would play a key role in any damages or settlement the city would have to pay in a lawsuit filed by a man who was wrongly imprisoned for murder for two decades.
That prompted a federal magistrate judge last week to order the city to subpoena insurance companies in an effort to find it.
Miguel Roman filed the federal lawsuit against the city and police officials in 2011, alleging malicious prosecution and violation of civil rights. City officials deny the allegations.
The Manchester man was freed in 2008 after serving 20 years in prison for a murder conviction in the 1988 killing of a teenage Hartford girl. DNA evidence exonerated him and led to the conviction of another man.
MARKHAM, Ill. - A man has been charged with first-degree murder in the fatal shooting of his estranged wife outside of a suburban Chicago gas station. Lynn Washington, 40, is also charged with parental child abduction.
Authorities say that after killing 27-year-old Lakisha Roby early last Wednesday, he picked up her two kids, one of whom is also his. An Amber Alert was issued and authorities say the children were found safe at a relative's home on Thursday.
A judge on Saturday denied bail for Washington.
Authorities say Roby was at a bar when Washington arrived and grabbed her. They say Roby left with a friend, but Washington followed them to a Markham gas station, where he shot at them, killing Roby.
Washington's lawyer, Frank Kostouros, says they plan to fight the charges.
Faces of Spring baseball 2018. In March, some of the sport's brightest stars from area high schools stopped by our studios for preseason portraits.
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Video: Rebel Wilson charms media after huge defamation win
"I didn't deserve it and if they knew me personally, they'd know that I've worked so hard for everything I've ever got."
Cars Struck by Objects Along I-26
Lexington, SC (WOLO) — The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department says they are beefing up patrols after a second week of cars being hit by falling objects along Interstate 26.
Officials say at least 4 drivers reported being hit with rocks or bricks while driving under an overpass near Old Wire Road late Sunday night.
Windshields were damaged and at least one person was injured by shattered pieces of glass.
Last week, Lexington Deputies reported cars being hit by objects off an overpass near mile marker 117 causing much of the same damage.
Stay with ABC Columbia News for updates on this story on air and online.
× Bill and Harry Full Show 12.11.17
Today’s guest include Steve Kleinedler and Eric Zorn. Bill and Harry Teinowitz (filling in for Wendy) open the show with some news about Wendy’s surgery. They also talk about Bill’s colonoscopy, letters to Santa, new words and phrases in the dictionary, Roy Moore, and much more.
You can find Bill and Wendy on Twitter and on Facebook. The Bill and Wendy Show airs Monday through Friday from ten a.m. to noon, then streaming from noon to 1 p.m.
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NEW YORK (AP) – Mario Batali is stepping down from daily operations at his restaurant empire following reports of sexual misconduct by the celebrity chef over a period of at least 20 years.
The online site Eater New York reported Monday that the incidents involve at least four women, three who worked for Batali. In a prepared statement sent to The Associated Press, Batali said the complaints match up with his past behavior.
A spokesperson for Batali & Bastianich Hospitality Group says an employee reported inappropriate behavior by Batali in October. The company told Eater it was the first formal complaint against Batali and that he was reprimanded and required to attend training.
ABC said Monday that it has asked Batali to step away from the show, “The Chew” while the allegations are investigated.
Banking royal commission hears small business loan complaints
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The financial services royal commission continues to hear instances where small and medium businesses have been bankrupted or sent to the brink of collapse by the banks' handling of their loans.
National Australia Bank, Westpac and the Australian Banking Association's chief executive Anna Bligh are all scheduled to give evidence today.
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Back in October, the city council voted to have the private company take over management of the Tyson Events Center and Orpheum Theatre.
Monday night, the council approved the food and beverage side of Spectra Venue Management for the Tyson Event Center, the Sioux Gateway Airport, and the IBP Ice Center.
But, not the Orpheum Theatre.
City staff, including representatives from the City Manager's Office, Legal Department, and Finance Department negotiated the deal.
Under the terms of the agreement, the city will receive a percentage of gross revenue for catering, food and beverage sales at the venues.
"It also outlined the percentages that the city is going to be giving back," said Sioux City Councilman, Alex Watters. "In addition to what Spectra is going to be doing with an initial investment...capital investment to improve the food side of it with the kitchen, and things like that."
The agreement begins on Jan 1st of 2018.
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Happy Valentine?s Day, @michelleobama! Almost 28 years with you, but it always feels new. pic.twitter.com/O0UhJWoqGN — Barack Obama (@BarackObama) February 14, 2017
Happy Valentine's Day to the love of my life and favorite island mate, @BarackObama. #valentines pic.twitter.com/n3tEmSAJRT — Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) February 14, 2017
The Obama's expressed love for each other on Valentine's Day by leaving messages on Twitter.Former President Obama tweeted a photo with a message to his wife saying: Happy Valentine's Day, @michelleobama! Almost 28 years with you, but it always feels new."And the former First Lady responded with a tweet saying: "Happy Valentine's Day to the love of my life and favorite island mate, @BarackObama."
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Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov attends a meeting with his counterpart from Mozambique Pacheco in Moscow Thomson Reuters MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov rejected a Ukrainian allegation that Moscow was behind the murder of dissident Russian journalist Arkady Babchenko in Kiev, calling it part of an anti-Russian campaign, the TASS news agency reported.
Babchenko, a critic of President Vladimir Putin, was shot dead in Ukraine on Tuesday where he had fled into exile following threats.
Ukrainian Prime Minister Volodymyr Groysman said in a social media posting late on Tuesday he was convinced that what he called "the Russian totalitarian machine" had not forgiven Babchenko for what Groysman called his honesty.
(Reporting by Andrew Osborn and Maria Kiselyova; editing by John Stonestreet)
A boy was struck and killed by a truck Tuesday while riding his bicycle in Garfield, Mayor Richard Rigoglioso said.
The mayor said he heard about the accident around 2:30 p.m. and said it occurred in the area of Lanza and Pleasant avenues near Garfield Middle School and James Madison School 10.
Rigoglioso, who is also principal of Garfield Middle School, said the boy, who appeared to be between the ages of 10-12, was not wearing a school uniform. He does not know if the child is a student in the Garfield School District or is even a city resident.
He said he did not have additional information as of Tuesday afternoon.
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We're all excited to see Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. This girl's trip to the movies took a bit of an unexpected turn, though.
Imgur user smashcuts posted some screenshots of a text conversation with their little sister, who got a traumatizing surprise when she went to see Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.
After Emily saw the movie, she texted her sibling, upset that "that cute fox" wasn't in the movie. (She was referring to Rocket Raccoon.)
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Smashcuts was rightfully confused by their sister's claims, as Rocket Raccoon is on-screen for most of Guardians. That's when Emily realized she'd made a terrible mistake.
Yep. Turns out she had just sat through the new Alien movie, thinking it was Guardians of the Galaxy.
Smashcuts had a pretty valid question for their sister: How did this happen?
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Efe Reunites With BBNaija Ex Housemates, Bally And Bisola In Abuja (Photo)
Nigeria’s latest sub celeb, Efe has hooked up with his pals in the famous Big Brother Nigeria house. Efe met Bisola and Bally in Abuja during one of his media tours, Bisola is in the state shooting her first movie while Bally has been visiting IDP’s dropping gifts in his wake. The trio looked good …
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The affordable Motorola Moto G6 is joining the ranks of the LG G6 and Moto E4 as an Amazon Prime Exclusive phone.
This means you can now buy the Moto G6 for $235 if you're an Amazon Prime member in the US. The Moto G6's regular price is $250. Amazon sells the phone unlocked so you can use it with the carrier of your choice (like AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile or Verizon). It comes in black or "oyster blush," which is a creative way of saying pink.
The G6 has a full HD 5.7-inch screen, runs on Android 8.0 Oreo and comes with 32GB of storage and a microSD slot.
Amazon Prime Exclusive phones come preloaded with a handful of Amazon apps and Amazon's smart assistant, Alexa. Double tapping the power button when the Moto G6 is unlocked will launch Alexa, and will give you the chance to ask questions or give voice commands.
For more, you can read CNET's Moto G6 review here.
ASTANA May 3 The Syrian armed opposition said on Wednesday it had suspended its participation in the talks on settling the Syrian crisis being held in the Kazakh capital Astana, demanding an end to government bombardment of the areas under its control.
"The delegation has suspended its participation after presenting a memorandum for a total commitment to stopping (government) bombardments," said political opposition SNC spokesman Ahmad Ramadan. (Reporting by John Davison and Olzhas Auyezov; Writing by Dmitry Solovyov; Editing by Maria Kiselyova)
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Afghan officials say Taliban attacks on soldiers and police in western Badghis province have killed 14 troops, policemen
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - An Oklahoma man has been charged with first-degree murder for the 2017 drug overdose death of a woman in southern Oklahoma.
Attorney General Mike Hunter says the charge was filed Friday against 36-year-old Howard Timken Jr. of Duncan for the death of 33-year-old Kimberly Ford.
Timken is currently jailed on an unrelated charge and court records do not list an attorney to speak on his behalf.
Hunter says Timken sold heroin and methamphetamine to Ford in May 2017 and that after Ford injected herself with the drugs she complained of feeling "weird."
Hunter says Ford was taken to a hospital where she died and that an autopsy determined the cause of death to be methamphetamine toxicity.
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Albers has allowed just one hit while posting a 5:1 K:BB in six innings over six appearances this spring.
Albers had the most productive campaign of his career last year with the Nationals, and that has carried over to this exhibition season. He does not figure to be a true setup man for his new club -- the Brewers -- but will head into the regular season as one of, if not the top, right-handed reliever in front of closer Corey Knebel.
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According to official figures China’s economy grew by 6.9 per cent and last month China cut the growth rate target from 6.5 per cent from 6.7 per cent in 2016.
The growth rate is higher than economists had initially forecasted whilst state-led infrastructure spending coupled with demand for new property all helped drive the economy.
Other data suggests that domestic consumption has risen and retail sales in February rose to 10.9 per cent from the previous year.
The National Bureau of statistics in China said from the second half last year the economy gained momentum “getting off to a good start in 2017 and laying a solid foundation for accomplishing the whole-year growth target.”
NEW YORK (AP) - Iran's foreign minister tells AP that Iran will 'most likely' abandon nuclear deal if Trump pulls US out.
Mass-goers are being advised not to receive Communion hosts on the tongue to help reduce the spread of flu.
They are also being encouraged to nod or bow instead of shaking hands in the "exchange of peace".
The HSE also says members of the clergy or congregation should not attend Mass if they are ill.
The body warned this week that, though spring is in the air, flu will continue in the community for up to 10 more weeks, before it's completely gone.
The HSE also said 55 people had died from the flu so far this winter. The majority of these were over 65 years of age with fewer than 10 being children.
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Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier is still in hospital in Pittsburgh, but he has begun rehabilitation, according to a statement from University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
Shazier suffered a spinal injury in the Steelers' week 13 matchup with the Cincinnati Bengals.
He went down and was unable to feel his lower extremities. Since then, he has regained feeling, but he still has a way to go before he is fully healthy again.
"Ryan Shazier remains hospitalised at UPMC recovering from the spinal stabilisation surgery performed last week by UPMC neurosurgeons and Steelers team physicians, Drs. David Okonkwo and Joseph Maroon," a statement read.
"Mr. Shazier has started physical rehabilitation as part of his recovery process."
Cole could head into training camp as the Jaguars' top option at slot receiver, Mike Kaye of FirstCoastNews.com reports.
Cole finished the 2017 season as the team's leader in receiving yards with 748 yards on 42 catches (17.8 average), including three touchdowns. The departures of Allen Robinson and Allen Hurns seemed to open the door for Cole, but the team signed free agent Donte Moncrief and drafted D.J. Chark in the second round of April's draft. Cole illustrated strong chemistry with quarterback Blake Bortles last season and again at Organized Team Activities according to Kaye, which should give him a step up heading into training camp. Marqise Lee and Moncrief are the logical options to start on the outside for Jacksonville, but the depth of talent -- including 2017 fourth-round pick Dede Westbrook -- could result in somewhat flexible depth chart for the Jaguars in 2018.
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The bright lights of St James’ Park, the bridges on the River Tyne and the outline of the coast.
This is what is like to fly in to Newcastle International Airport at night.
The timelapse video tweeted by @Gurminder shows our lit up city from the sky.
Take a look at the clip above.
You can see the urban sprawl of Tyneside illuminated by major buildings and street lights.
The BMI flight from Brussels sweeps out over the North Tyneside coast before turning to make its approach to the airport.
As the plane comes in to land it runs parallel to the city and you can clearly see the brightest bulbs in the distance belong to Newcastle United.
A Lowville man on Friday was accused of falsely reporting a theft of property, then taking a vehicle without permission. Village police charged Justin E. Branagan, 29, with making a false written statement and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.
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HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. (AP) — Drew McDonald and Carson Williams combined to score 44 points and Northern Kentucky topped Eastern Kentucky 91-63 on Sunday night.
The victory was the first over the Colonels since a 69-62 victory on January 4, 1983 and the first meeting between the schools in 25 years.
The Norse took a 37-29 advantage at intermission, opened the second half with a 10-1 run and maintained a double-digit advantage the rest of the way.
McDonald hit 10 of 13 from the field to score 23 points and grabbed nine rebounds in leading the Norse (7-3). Williams was9-of-10 shooting and had a career-best five steals. Northern Kentucky shot 60 percent from the field (39 of 65), despite 5-of-22 shooting from 3-point range.
Jackson Davis had 13 points off the bench to lead Eastern Kentucky (4-6), which shot 45.5 percent from the field (25 of 55) and hit 8 of 19 from beyond the arc.
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Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki is currently at a meeting with lawmakers in the Edo State House of Assembly at the state secretariat of the All Progressive Congress (APC).
Also at the meeting are the Deputy Governor, Hon Philip Shaibu and some leaders of the APC in the state.
The meeting is not unconnected with the removal of Hon Justin Okonoboh as Speaker of the Assembly.
As at press time, the meeting was still going on.
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Christina Bathea, 29, was headed to Midtown Manhattan this morning from her home in the city of Yonkers when in a passageway of the Port Authority bus terminal she said she heard a bang and saw smoke.
Bathea told ABC News she then fled on foot.
“If I didn’t believe in God, I believe in God today,” Bathea said.
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The Prime Minister is staring down demands to remove Barnaby Joyce from Cabinet over the latest citizenship scandal to rock Federal Parliament.
The Government's hold on power is being sorely tested by revelations that the Deputy Prime Minister is a dual New Zealand national.
In a tit-for-tat response which could gridlock the Parliament, the Coalition is threatening to refer a handful of Labor MPs to the High Court to force them to prove that they have renounced their own foreign citizenships.
COVINGTON, Ky. -- The first American flag was officially adopted as a United States symbol more than 200 years ago, but not everyone knows what to do with Old Glory once it starts looking tattered.
Sometimes, they end up in the trash.
Now a local waste company is helping give thrown-out flags the send-offs they deserve. With the help of local Girl Scout and Boy Scout troops, Rumpke is passing along flags to the VFW so they can be retired properly. The company finds American flags at their recycling center on a daily basis.
"If possible, we take them out and we make sure that they are disposed of with respect and dignity," Rumpke spokesperson Amanda Pratt said.
Sgt. John Shirley with VFW Post 6095 said they dig a hole and burn the flags in a ceremonial fire.
"Once they're ash, they're never disturbed again," he said.
At the beginning of their first terms in office, US presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama were invited to speak at the University of Notre Dame's commencement ceremonies in South Bend, Indiana. This year, university president Father John Jenkins tried to avoid an obvious and seemingly inevitable controversy by snubbing new US president Donald Trump, going instead with a "safe" speaker: Vice president Mike Pence.
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Catherine Ann LaBelle, 90, of Wagram, N.C., wife of Robert Earl LaBelle, died Aug. 11.
Born on Feb. 3, 1927, in Milford, daughter of the late Alfred and Ester Farnworth.
Besides her husband, she is survived by children, Richard LaBelle of Milford, Robert LaBelle of Kings Mountain, N.C., Barbara Walters of Wagram, N.C., and Carol Larson of Atlanta, Ga., seven grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.
Also predeceased by brother, Alfred Farnworth Jr., and many cousins and nephews.
Graveside service: Thursday, Aug. 17, 11 a.m., Kings Highway Cemetery, 271 Cherry St., Milford. Calling hours: Wednesday, Aug. 16, 7-9 p.m., Cody-White Funeral Home, 107 Broad St., Milford.
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Drivers are being warned to expect delays after an accident in Spring Bank.
Emergency services are at the scene on the busy Hull road outside Iceland, approaching its junction with Princes Avenue.
Bus company EYMS has said a lane is blocked following the collision.
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Mumbai, Feb 3 (IANS) Superstar Aamir Khan says he is proud that Panchgani, where he got married to Kiran Rao, has been named as one of the country's cleanest towns.
An elated Aamir on Friday night took to Twitter and said that the town has bagged three district honours.
"I am very proud that my town Panchgani has been selected as one of the cleanest towns in India, winning three district honours: Open defecation free city, Swachh city and Best Municipal Council in the state. My gratitude to the local leadership, administration, and my fellow citizens for these achievements. Congratulations," the "Dangal" actor wrote.
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Three prominent Democrats in the U.S. Senate have urged National Labor Relations Board Chairman John Ring to abandon a plan to issue a regulation to determine when companies can be held liable as joint employers for the labor law violations of their contractors and franchisees.
Senators Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts, Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Kirsten Gillibrand of New York said in a letter made public Wednesday that rulemaking seems like an attempt to evade the ethical issues that foiled the Republican-led board’s previous attempt to reverse an Obama-era ruling that made it easier for a company to be found a joint employer.
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Rosie O'Donnell Trump's 'Mentally Unstable' Makes Ominous Threat
Rosie O'Donnell just called Donald Trump "mentally unstable," which is not shocking given their history, but she followed up with a remark/threat that is alarming.
Rosie tweeted, "LESS THAN 3 WEEKS TO STOP HIM AMERICA." She doesn't explain what she means, but you'll recall the heat Trump took during the campaign when he told a gun group, "If she gets to pick her judges nothing you can do folks, although the Second Amendment people, maybe there is" ... lots of people viewed that as a veiled call to action. Rosie just did the same thing.
Your move, Prez elect.
The Mooch is ​back​!
​In what is sure to be must-see TV, ​”The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” has booked embattled former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci for its Monday show, the host announced Wednesday.
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“On Monday 8/14 Anthony Scaramucci will be my guest on @colbertlateshow. This is just a heads up for our censors to get ready! #themooch,” Colbert tweeted.
Colbert spent almost every night of Scaramucci’s brief 10-day tenure in the Oval Office mocking the former Wall Streeter’s foul mouth and combative public appearances.
“The front stabber has been backstabbed,” Colbert said after he was ousted.
“He said he was going to fire everybody and, I’ve got to admit, he delivered. The Mooch lasted as communications director for only 10 days. That’s not even a whole pay period.”
HALIFAX — Police in Halifax say a pedestrian who was struck by a car has been ticketed for allegedly failing to activate the lights at a crosswalk.
They say a male pedestrian was struck by a car at a marked crosswalk equipped with amber lighting on Saturday night.
Halifax Regional Police say the pedestrian failed to activate the crossing lights before entering the roadway.
They say witnesses confirmed that the lights were not flashing at the time of the incident, and officers made sure the lights were in working order.
They say the pedestrian was sent to hospital for treatment, but his life is not thought to be in danger.
He was issued a ticket under a section of the Motor Vehicle Act that prohibits entering a crosswalk without activating the lights if they're available.
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CAIRO, April 10 Egypt's annual urban consumer price inflation rose in March to 30.9 percent from 30.2 percent in February, the official CAPMAS statistics agency said on Monday.
Egypt abandoned its currency peg to the U.S. dollar on Nov. 3 in a dramatic move that has since seen the currency depreciate roughly by half (Reporting by Asma Alsharif; Editing by Kim Coghill)
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President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday held bilateral talks with the President of Namibia, Mr Hage Geingob, at the presidential villa, Abuja.
The Namibian leader, who is visiting Nigeria for the first time since inception of the Buhari administration in May 2015, arrived at the presidential villa at about 3.05 p.m.
President Geingob was received at the forecourt of the villa by Buhari, who stepped out of the ongoing Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting to welcome his visitor.
Others at the forecourt of the presidential villa to welcome the Namibian leader included cabinet ministers and some presidential aides.
Bilateral talks between the two presidents would centre on issues bordering on trade, economy and culture.(NAN)
Police are looking for a man in connection with an assault on a bus in Eastbourne.
A 44-year-old man was punched in the face and given a black eye on the top deck of a Stagecoach bus on Tuesday, August 1, and police are now searching for the suspect.
The attack happened near the A259 in Seaside at around 11.26pm after which the suspect and another man got off the bus.
Police have now released images of the man who is described as white, about six feet tall, of medium build, with short blonde hair.
Anyone with any information is asked to report it online or call 101 quoting serial 1802 of 01/08, visit the Crimestoppers website or call anonymously on 0800 555 111.
WIMBLEDON, England—The first week of Wimbledon hasn’t even ended and many of the top women are gone.
On Wednesday Caroline Wozniacki, ranked No. 2 in the world, lost to Ekaterina Makarova in three excruciating sets, 6-4, 1-6, 7-5. Wozniacki was down 5-1 in the third set and saved four match points as she tried to come back, but lost her serve in the final game. Wozniacki congratulated Makarova for her sharp play, but said she couldn’t be more disappointed in her second-round defeat. Her best effort at Wimbledon has been the...
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Beginning Monday, July 9 East Liberty Lane will be closed to traffic between Middleton and Douglas streets. The closure will last until July 23.
According to City Administrator Lyn Woolford, the street closure is due to work being done in conjunction with the new Ashland wastewater treatment facility just to the south of East Liberty Lane.
Drivers are advised to avoid the area, but can access Highway 63 south by driving north on Middleton, east on Sarah Drive, then east on Commerce Drive before turning south on Douglas Drive.
Lots of celebrities were coupled up for the countdown to 2017 on Saturday night, ringing in the New Year with their boo and a sweet smooch! In fact, E! News has learned Kendall Jenner and A$AP Rocky spent the evening together at The Nice Guy in West Hollywood, continuing to make headlines with their romance, though we've already reported they're not "exclusively" dating. The supermodel looked gorgeous in a silk and lace ensemble, which she paired with a leopard, floor-length robe and strappy heels.
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Select roads in Yellowstone National Park will open on Friday, April 21, 2017.
Roads to open include:
Mammoth Hot Springs to Norris
Norris to Madison
Madison to Old Faithful
Madison to West Entrance
Norris to Canyon Village
Be advised there may be delays due to road construction. Construction will occur between Mammoth Hot Springs and Norris. Expect up to 30 minute delays.
Additional information and updated road status can be found on the park website at Plan Your Visit and Park Roads.
Each spring, Yellowstone National Park clears snow and ice from approximately 321 miles of road including the Beartooth Highway outside the park’s Northeast Entrance in preparation for the summer season.
Springtime in Yellowstone provides excellent opportunities for smaller crowds and wildlife viewing. Viewing opportunities special to this time of year include bison calves, bears, bull elk antlers in velvet, and the arrival of migratory birds.
SAN FRANCISCO -- A California man suspected of stealing a football autographed by former San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jerry Rice has turned himself in and returned the ball.
The San Francisco Chronicle reported Sunday that 45-year-old Patrick Van Lam went to a San Jose police station Saturday after seeing viral photos of himself on social media taking the ball at a charity auction.
The ball went missing after it was purchased for $3,500 at an April 9 fundraiser to benefit Chinese orphans with special needs.
The newspaper reported that Van Lam was arrested on suspicion of burglary and grand theft.
Police say a second man helped Van Lam take the ball.
WASHINGTON (AP) — White House says President Trump has signed an executive order to keep Guantanamo Bay prison open.
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HARTFORD (AP) — Police say a Connecticut woman fatally shot an acquaintance as he slept, poured bleach on his hands in an attempt to remove her DNA and planned with a friend to make the death look like a botched robbery.
Local media reports 21-year-old Ashley Pace appeared in court Wednesday and was held on $1.5 million bail.
Pace is accused of murder in the June 22 death of 37-year-old Shermane Rose. An arrest warrant says she told investigators she was afraid of him, so she took his gun, searched the internet for “how to shoot a .357 magnum” and killed him.
Police say she was seen on surveillance video purchasing bleach, which she allegedly used to clean her hands and his.
Pace’s attorney could not be reached for comment.
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However, after the next election, slated for spring 2018, six seats will be reserved for the diaspora – one seat for each continent, although this will require a further Cabinet decree.
Parties and groups will still put up a list of candidates from across the sects but as opposed to the old, winner-takes-all system, the new law will allocate seats proportionally across the lists.
The new electoral law stipulates that six seats will be allocated for expatriates, but this regulation will not go into effect during the upcoming parliamentary elections.
The diaspora seats will be divided between three Christians and three Muslims, according to Article 112 of the new electoral law.
The new electoral law will allow for nonpolitical organizations registered and approved by the Interior Ministry to supervise elections.
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Police are warning the public to be vigilant after a van filled with £20,000 of tools was stolen in the early hours of this morning (Wednesday).
At 3.35am, the Ford Transit van was nicked from outside an address in Bonhill.
It was later recovered in Bonhill.
A police spokesman said: "Members of the public are asked to be vigilant for persons loitering around builder's vans."
Anybody with information should contact police on 101.
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A man tried breaking into a jewelry case at the South Park Mall Macy’s Sunday with a gun.
Police say loss prevention workers at the store watched the man through surveillance cameras shooting at the glass case with the weapon.
He ended up leaving the area when he noticed security approaching.
No one heard gunshots in the store. When the loss prevention team got a look at the case, they saw the man tried breaking the glass with pellets.
Police also say he did not use the gun in a threatening way — never pointing it at anyone.
Police were able to track the man down to arrest him. Along with the pellet gun, they found a 9mm pistol on him.
He was brought in on an outstanding warrant and charged with criminal mischief for his attempted heist.
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Five suspected thugs were shot dead in separate robbery incidents in Nairobi in the war against crime.
A policeman was shot and wounded on both legs by thugs in Dandora when responding to calls that a gang was harassing and robbing locals in the area.
He is admitted to hospital and in stable condition, said Nairobi police boss Japheth Koome.
During the incident, one suspect was shot dead and a pistol found on him. Koome said the weapon had three bullets.
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President Trump on Thursday apparently forgot to sign his executive order on health care reforms — and had to be reminded by Vice President Mike Pence to put pen to paper, CBS News reported.
The president began to walk out of the room at the White House without signing the order until the veep gave him the heads-up.
Trump then returned, took out a pen and signed the document, which he claimed would result in more competition and cheaper health insurance policies.
May 31 (Reuters) - Irish building materials group CRH said on Thursday it would streamline certain European and American businesses by combining them, in a move to improve profit margins.
CRH said it would combine its Europe Lightside, Europe Distribution and Americas Products divisions into a new Building Products division from Jan. 1, 2019.
The world's third-largest building group said it was aiming to improve the group's core earnings (EBITDA) margin by 300 basis points by 2021. (Reporting by Rahul B in Bengaluru; Editing by Mark Potter)
(Reuters) - Tottenham Hotspur are looking to avenge their humiliating defeat at Newcastle United on the last day of the 2015-16 Premier League season when the two sides meet on the opening day next season, the North London side's midfielder Eric Dier has said.
Tottenham, who were second for a majority of the campaign, were thrashed 5-1 by an already-relegated Newcastle on the final day, much to the joy of local rivals Arsenal, who sneaked them with a win over Aston Villa.
"Newcastle have just come up and I'm sure the atmosphere will be fantastic for their first game back in the Premier League," Dier told the club's website. (www.tottenhamhotspur.com)
"We want to start well... and make up for what happened there on the last day of the season two years ago."
After their trip to St James' Park, Tottenham will host champions Chelsea for their first home game at Wembley, being used while White Hart Lane undergoes redevelopment, on Aug. 19.
(Reporting by Aditi Prakash in Bengaluru)
April 25 (Reuters) - ipet Insurance Co Ltd
* Says its stock began listing on Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) Mothers on April 25
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Amid school spat, valedictorian speech made at City Hall
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — A high school valedictorian in upstate New York has delivered his graduation speech at City Hall amid a tense relationship with the school's leader.
The Democrat and Chronicle reports Wednesday that Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren invited Jaisaan Lovett to speak after he was denied an opportunity to address his classmates upon graduating last month.
Lovett is the first black valedictorian to graduate from the University Preparatory Charter School for Young Men. He received a full scholarship to attend Clark Atlanta University in the fall. He'd previously interned in Warren's office.
The school's board of trustees says it's reviewing what happened.
School leader Joseph Munno didn't respond to the paper's request for comment.
Lovett says he's previously clashed with Munno, including once after protesting safety conditions in the school's lab.
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Information from: Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, http://www.democratandchronicle.com
Created in 1942 to help with efforts against Japan during WWII, the Navy Construction Batallion, or Seabees, is celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2017. Navy Capt. Cheryl Hansen, commanding officer of the Seabees in Gulfport, Miss., joins Federal Drive with Tom Temin to discuss its history and give a look ahead.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - A suspect in the surprise-attack shooting deaths of two men in Kansas City, Missouri, is now charged in a woman's killing.
Prosecutors on Friday charged 22-year-old Fredrick Demond Scott of Kansas City with first-degree murder and armed criminal action in the shooting death of 64-year-old Karen Harmeyer of Grandview.
The indictment didn't include details of the death but KCTV reports an officer was called in July to investigate a dead body. Once the officer arrived, witnesses told him about Harmeyer, who lived in woods behind a church.
The officer entered the campsite and found her decomposed body inside a tent.
Scott previously was charged in two killings and is a person of interest in three others. All those victims were older white men. Scott is black.
The men were shot in surprise attacks, some near recreation trails.
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Information from: The Kansas City Star, http://www.kcstar.com
Daniel Mading, a 6-10 small forward, has committed to Texas Tech over Providence.
Mading, a former Arizona State commit, is playing at The Rock School (Gainesville, Fla.) for his senior year after playing last season for Bob Hurley at St. Anthony (Jersey City, N.J.).
Before coming to St. Anthony, he had been at The Rock School and then returned because he was not eligible to play high school basketball in New Jersey this season because of the age cutoff. Mading is originally from the Sudan but was raised in Australia.
Mading committed to Texas Tech after returning to Florida from a weekend visit. He had visited Providence in early February. He had offers from LSU, Missouri, Nebraska, USC, South Carolina and others.
Mading committed to Arizona State in December 2015 but the sides parted ways last June.
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ST. AUGUSTINE, FL – June 13, 2017 – (HISPANICIZE WIRE) – Summer is approaching as is the sound of the final bell ringing on the last day of school. Time to start planning your next vacation. Better yet, time to explore your own backyard and revel in Florida’s Historic Coast – a perfect family-friendly destination. …
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Mercedes' Valtteri Bottas admitted he left the Bahrain Grand Prix feeling "strange" and confused given the way his pace had fallen away following his first Formula 1 pole...
News Live Bulletin: The RBI may hike rates in August over concerns of a further rise in consumer price inflation rates and Prime Minister Narendra Modi leaves Malaysia and is on his way to Singapore as part of a three-nation tour of South East Asia. These and more are the top headlines of the hour.
FREDERICTON — RCMP in New Brunswick say human remains discovered in the St. John River have been positively identified as a missing 42-year-old man from Morrell Siding, N.B.
The body was discovered near the shore, close to Tobique Narrows on Aug. 2.
Police say an autopsy and further investigation has positively identified the remains as those of Tony Vaillancourt, who had not been in contact with friends or family since April 9.
Police are still working to determine the exact cause of death.
BEIJING (AP) — China has criticized proposed U.S. investment controls as a violation of global trade rules and says it reserves the right to retaliate if they take effect.
The Commerce Ministry’s comment Thursday came as the two sides prepared for weekend talks in Beijing on American complaints about China’s trade surplus and Beijing’s promise to buy more American goods.
A ministry spokesman, Gao Feng, said the White House proposal to restrict Chinese investment in the United States violates the “rules and basic spirit” of the World Trade Organization.
Gao said, “The Chinese side will carefully evaluate the U.S. measures and reserves the right to take corresponding measures.”
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WASHINGTON—The Trump administration is likely to end public access to a web portal used by hundreds of thousands of consumers each year to file complaints against financial companies.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s acting director, Mick Mulvaney, on Tuesday addressed his intention to eliminate public access to the complaint database, saying it contains information that hasn’t been fully vetted by the government.
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NBC10's Vai Sikahema and Tracy Davidson take to the ice to catch some fish (or one very small fish) as they get a feel for Minnesota life while at the Super Bowl. (Published Friday, Feb 2, 2018)
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Mike Pompeo, the Director of the CIA, is being touted as a replacement for embattled US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson.
President Donald Trump was being told by advisers that Mr Pompeo, who delivers his daily briefing, could fill the role of America's top diplomat, Axios reported.
Mr Trump was said to have been furious after NBC News reported this week that Mr Tillerson had called him a "moron" and considered leaving his job.
Mr Tillerson subsequently gave a public statement of support for the president and his agenda, but failed to specifically deny that he had used the word "moron".
Alright so Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie were reportedly offered $2.5 million each to be judges on American Idol.. and they were offended! Hard to blame them when ya do the math. The $2.5 million offer is only 10% of what they gave Katy Perry.
Bottom line, they stalled and ultimately negotiated up to $7 million each/
Still not quite the $25 million Katy is getting, but enough to sign on the dotted line.
Swiping left or right has quickly become the new craze for finding a date. But do people truly believe that it works?
It all starts by uploading a picture for your potential match to see. But some argue those pictures don’t always reflect the real you.
Once your pictures are uploaded it gives you the option to type a bio about who you are.
And then the app reveals potential matches that are near you. But after talking with students it seems that they would rather meet their significant other in person.
But hey, if you’re looking for a Valentine’s date, why not at least try it.
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — A spokesman for the family of a Papuan teenager who died after 24 hours in Indonesian police custody says the 17-year-old had multiple bruises and injuries, and that it doesn’t accept the explanation he died of alcohol poisoning.
Rico Ayomi died March 13 just hours after police returned him to his family after holding him in custody for alleged theft. According to police, they had rescued him from an angry mob in the coastal West Papua city of Sorong.
A photo released by police showed the dead teenager with a container of 70 percent alcohol placed beside him.
The leader of the Sorong Youth and Student Association, Simon Soren, who is representing Ayomi’s family, said police officers returned Ayomi to his family home unable to stand or speak.
In hour one of Here & Now's Jan. 2, 2017 full broadcast, we speak with reporter Dale Maharidge, who along with photographer Matt Black took a look at America's working poor for a new article in Smithsonian Magazine. Also, we talk with Arizona Republic reporter Craig Harris about a recent investigation that found that, almost two decades later, the Navajo Nation has little to show for the more than $1 billion it accepted from a federal program to build houses. You can read and hear more at hereandnow.org, follow us on Twitter and join the conversation on Facebook and Tumblr.
The Valley Hospital’s proposed 372-bed facility in Paramus would offer all private rooms and count on $150 million from fundraising to help pay for the project, according to new details about the proposal released by the state Monday. (Read More)
A section of Interstate 69 is back open.
The southbound lanes were closed for more than three hours because of a crash.
Authorities tell us two semis and five cars were involved in the crash.
Several people are hurt. Deputies say some of those injuries are critical.
1-69 SB lanes at Boonville New Harmony shut down because of accident involving semi & 2 cars pic.twitter.com/BYL65iViUI — Lauren Artino 14News (@Lauren14news) August 14, 2017
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Police chief: We have "seen similarities" in the latest Austin bomb and three that detonated previously
They have been driven from their homeland in Myanmar and into desperate conditions. Now, newly-arrived Rohingya in Bangladesh are facing a new threat - the disappearance of their children. Fears are growing about their fate in a district known for its human trafficking networks.
REFILE-BRIEF-Fangda Jinhua Chemical Technology scraps acquisition, to invest in two tech firms
* Says it signs framework agreements to buy stakes in two tech firms for a combined up to 1.1 billion yuan ($161.87 million)
They may call it ridiculous, but we call it extremely entertaining.
On tonight's episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Jimmy Kimmel and George Clooney will participate in another round of 3RQ or three ridiculous questions.
And in an exclusive preview clip to E! News, fans are able to get a sense of the random questions the Hollywood stars will answer while enjoying Casamigos Tequila.
"How long do you think it would take for you to eat a mattress?" the late-night host asks George.
"Well, have you ever done the white bread challenge where you have to eat one slice of white bread in a minute?" the Oscar winner responded. "It's almost impossible."
Do you like scary movies? We've got 10 double passes to a preview screening of new thriller Hereditary to give away to Express readers.
It's on at Hoyts Melbourne Central on Monday, June 4 at 6pm. If you want to go, email me at anna.prytz@fairfaxmedia.com.au to snap up a pass. First in, best distressed.
A Jupiter man was arrested Saturday night after carjacking a taxi and crashing into the security gate at the Trump National Golf Club.
The cab driver, Paul Simon, was taking Robert Smith, 71, to his home when they stopped at the security gate. The security guard said he saw Smith smack Simon in the head, and the driver later told police that was the third hit of the night. The guard went to call for an officer when the two men got out of the car. Smith then got into the driver's seat and crashed through the security gate and drove home.
Police found him in his bed, where he appeared to be drunk. The damaged taxi was parked outside of his house.
Smith's face was covered in blood, which he claimed was a result of falling. He was taken to Jupiter Medical Center before police brought him to Palm Beach County Jail on carjacking charges.
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Kidnap case model Chloe Ayling was tonight getting away from it all in Switzerland – as one of her alleged abductors prepared to go back to court.
Chloe, 20, flew out from Stansted Airport ahead of Lucasz Herba’s trial, which is due to restart in Italy on Wednesday.
More than 50 witnesses will give evidence but Brit Chloe, who says she was drugged and held for six days near Turin last year, will not be called.
A source said: “Chloe went through a terrible ordeal, but she’s now doing her best to get on with life.
“She’s enjoying the beauty and peace and quiet Switzerland offers.”
(Image: ITV)
Herba claims the kidnap was a publicity stunt.
But two judges have cleared Chloe of any wrongdoing.
WASHINGTON, April 5 The U.S. House of Representatives will not vote on a bill to replace the Obama administration's signature healthcare law before it starts a two-week break, a Republican lawmaker said in Wednesday.
"We are going to go home tomorrow without a deal," said Representative Chris Collins, showing that deep divisions remain among Republicans despite renewed efforts to repeal and replace Obamacare after House Republican leaders withdrew a bill on March 24 due to a lack of votes. (Reporting by Amanda Becker; Writing by David Alexander and Eric Walsh)
Cosmetics and skincare retailer Sephora may open a location on Capitol Hill.
Sephora is in talks for space at 700 Penn alongside Trader Joe’s, a brick-and-mortar location of Pennsylvania creamery Trickling Springs, veterinary clinic and other retail tenants, according to two sources familiar with the negotiations.
The project, a redevelopment of the former Hine School by a joint venture between Stanton Development Corp. and EastBanc Inc., is expected to deliver in September. Ken Golding, a principal partner with Stanton, declined to comment on the potential for Sephora coming to the building. We’ve reached out to Sephora and will update this post when we hear back.
Golding did, however, provide some more color on how leasing is going at the project, which includes a 160,000-square-foot office building, 162 residential units and 61,000 square feet of retail, the first big chunk of new retail space to come online in Capitol Hill in several years.
Stanton and EastBanc have nailed down…
NEW YORK — Guillermo del Toro's Cold War-era fairytale "The Shape of Water" swam away with a leading seven nominations from the Golden Globes, while the HBO drama "Big Little Lies" led the television nominees with six nods.
The nominees for best picture drama are: "Call Me By Your Name," ''Dunkirk," ''The Post," The Shape of Water" and "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri."
The nominees for best picture comedy or musical are: "The Disaster Artist," ''Get Out," ''Lady Bird," ''The Greatest Showman," and "I, Tonya."
The Globes are the most prominent platform yet in Hollywood's awards season to confront the post-Harvey Weinstein landscape. Among the supporting actor nominees is Christopher Plummer, who has replaced Kevin Spacey in Ridley Scott's "All the Money in the World." Scott, too, was nominated for best director.
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A bomb went off on Monday at a busy district in a southern Yemeni city, killing 13 people and wounding an unspecified number, according to security officials.
They said the explosion struck a market in Qataba, in the southern Dhale province, but provided no further details.
No one immediately claimed responsibility for the attack, but al-Qaida and Islamic State militants are active in southern Yemen.
The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they weren't authorized to speak to the press.
Dhale is controlled by forces loyal to the internationally recognized government, which is at war with Shiite rebels known as the Houthis and their allies. A Saudi-led coalition has been fighting alongside the government since 2015.
Stressing on the importance of orphan education, Mona Al Suwaidi, Director General of Sharjah Social Empowerment Foundation (SEF) said that the SSEF aims to provide education to several orphans through the ‘Allama Bil Qalam’ project with 40 contributions.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Daily Pick 4' game
MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Wisconsin Lottery's "Daily Pick 4" game were:
8-6-4-1
(eight, six, four, one)
¶ Maximum prize: $500
After the disappointment of the Tory conference, the rumour mill is in overdrive, but who are the realistic candidates?
There is, we are told, no vacancy. But with a former Conservative party chairman touring the broadcast studios saying even some of Theresa May’s ministers agree it is time for her to go, it is no surprise speculation about the succession has intensified.
But who would be best placed both to secure enough Tory MPs’ votes to reach the last two of the field, and then be popular enough with members to win the vote among them? Here are the main contenders.
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Madam Nanette Thomas, Hon. Minister of Political and Public Affairs, recently visited Mathoir village, Tonkolili district, on the invitation of Sanpha Sesay, Texas-based journalist and Public Relations Officer of APC-Dallas.
Mathoir village where everybody has registered for the elections next year is in Constituency 62, Tonkolili district.
The Hon Minister (sitting at the table with red hat) thanked the village people for exercising their civil right and their unflinching support for President Koroma and his government.
Sanpha (seated left of Nanette in photo) spoke at length on long history of the relationship between the Hon. Minister and himself which he said started in 1999. Nanette used to live in Dallas and was at one time president of APC-Dallas before returning home a couple of years ago.
There was a cultural dancing and food to welcome Sanpha also known in APC circles as the "Texas Chief" and the Hon. Minister.
Volunteers welcomed a refugee family from the Democratic Republic of Congo at the Charleston International Airport at 11:30 p.m. Monday. Provided/Gretchen Scronce Volunteers welcomed a refugee family from the Democratic Republic of Congo at the Charleston International Airport at 11:30 p.m. Monday.
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If you have a Verizon account, you may have experienced problems with your service, as part of Michigan were down today.
According to DownDetector.com, the mobile service saw many reported problems in Michigan, especially in northern Michigan.
Approaching 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 11, numerous reports indicated service was returning.
See the outage map at http://downdetector.com/status/verizon/map/ and look for the latest status reports at http://downdetector.com/status/verizon.
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According to WNEM.com, the outage was widespread and started at about 9 a.m., impacting more than 50 counties, including Oakland, Isabella, Gratiot and Clare.
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) -- New Oklahoma football coach Lincoln Riley has hired Ruffin McNeill as assistant head coach and defensive tackles coach.
Riley and McNeill go way back. Riley was offensive coordinator at East Carolina for five seasons while McNeill was the head coach, and the two had previously worked together at Texas Tech. McNeill was assistant head coach and defensive line coach at Virginia last season.
Calvin Thibodeaux, who has spent the last two seasons as Oklahoma's defensive line coach, now will focus on defensive ends. Riley said he plans to finalize other coaching staff titles in the coming days.
The 33-year-old Riley was promoted from offensive coordinator to head coach last week after longtime coach Bob Stoops abruptly stepped down.
The school announced the move on Wednesday.
March 31 Avio:
* Space2 says received clearance from Italian market regulator Consob for the listing of Avio shares after merger
* Space2 says Avio SpA will be listed on the Milan bourse, star segment, from April 10
* Space2, Leonardo and In Orbit completed their acquisition of Avio share capital not yet owned by Leonardo
* Leonardo says it will own around 28 percent of Avio Further company coverage: (Reporting by Milan newsroom)
Fish oil is probably the most important supplement you can add to your dog's diet, regardless of what type of diet you feed. EPA and DHA, the omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil, provide widespread benefits, but they are fragile and unlikely to survive storage in bags of kibble, or may be rancid even before being added to pet foods.
iBook charts for week ending April 22, 2018: (Rank, Book Title by Author Name, ISBN, Publisher :
iBooks US Bestseller List – Paid Books
1. A Higher Loyalty by James Comey – 9781250192462 – (Flatiron Books)
2. The Fallen by David Baldacci – 9781538761373 – (Grand Central Publishing)
3. The Silent Corner by Dean Koontz – 9780345546784 – (Random House Publishing Group)
4. Astrophysics for People in a Hurry by Neil de Grasse Tyson – 9780393609400 – (W. W. Norton & Company)
5. Come As You Are by Lauren Blakely – No ISBN Available – (Lauren Blakely Books)
6. After Anna by Lisa Scottoline – 9781250099679 – (St. Martin’s Press)
7. Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell – 9781501154669 – (Atria Books)
8. I’ve Got My Eyes on You by Mary Higgins Clark – 9781501171697 – (Simon & Schuster)
9. Just One Look by Harlan Coben – 9781101146644 – (Penguin Publishing Group)
10. Here’s to Us by Elin Hilderbrand – 9780316375153 – (Little, Brown and Company)
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China’s rapid economic growth, coupled with savvy monetary management by its leaders, has internationalized the renminbi to a degree that scarcely could have been imagined just a few decades ago. But if China’s leaders ever want to challenge the US for global currency dominance, they will need to think and act more radically.
A single dose of testosterone steers men towards luxury brands of cars, watches, pens, or clothes which, like stag anglers and peacock tails, signal "status" to the female gender, scientists said on Tuesday.
The sex hormone, it turns out, is a major influencer of male consumer behaviour, according to a study published in the journal Nature Communications.
"This is likely because testosterone plays a role in behaviours that relate to social rank (in animals), and owning status products is a strategy to signal one's rank within human social hierarchies," study co-author Gideon Nave of the University of Pennsylvania told AFP.
Studies have already established that humans use consumer goods to exhibit social status. But the role of hormones was unknown.
Nave and a team recruited 243 men aged 18 to 55 for a trial. Some were given a dose of testosterone, applied to the skin in gel form, while others received a placebo or "dummy" dose.
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In Azerbaijan, near the capital Baku, took place an explosion of a gas pipeline. The blast occurred at 7 am local time near the village of Sangachal from Garadags district.
IRON RIVER—A spaghetti dinner fundraiser to help two local students participate in a medical brigade to Ghana will be held from 4-8 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 16, at the West Iron County Fire Hall.
Current Central Michigan students Kelsi Hendrickson, a Forest Park graduate, and Alexis Vicenzi, a West Iron County graduate, will host the fundraiser. Hendrickson and Vicenzi are involved in the nonprofit organization “Global Brigades” and through this organization, the pair have an opportunity to serve those in need by providing medical and dental attention to Ghanaian community members.
The menu will consist of spaghetti, garlic bread and salad with a bake sale and more. Cost will be $8 for adults and $5 for children and students. Children under 3 eat for free.
The public is asked to join the students for dinner and good company, while raising funds for a great cause.
Personal donations can be made to Hendrickson at 413 N. Sixth St., Crystal Falls, MI 49920 and Vicenzi at 135 N. Fourth Ave., Iron River, MI 49935.
Sheriff's office says deputy charged with theft from elderly
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Authorities say a county sheriff's deputy accused of stealing more than $40,000 from an elderly man starting three years ago has been charged in Ohio with theft from the elderly.
The Summit County Sheriff's Office says Deputy Teresa Hill was arrested Monday and has been placed on administrative leave from the sheriff's office. The 42-year-old Akron woman couldn't immediately be reached for comment Tuesday.
Court records don't indicate whether Hill has an attorney. No public home telephone listing could be found for her.
Authorities say Summit County Adult Protective Services reported in March that it received a complaint that an individual had allegedly committed theft offenses against a senior citizen in the county.
The complaint alleged the theft occurred between January 2015 and March 2018.
Detroit hit man: Wrong guy convicted in 2004 homicide
DETROIT (AP) — A Detroit hit man in prison for eight murders says another man was wrongly convicted for a fatal shooting in 2004.
Vincent Smothers took an extraordinary step Monday. He testified in Wayne County court on behalf of Thelonious Searcy, who is trying to overturn his conviction and life sentence.
Speaking in great detail, Smothers explained how he shot a drug dealer during a robbery on Detroit's east side. He says it's not fair that an innocent man is in prison. Prosecutors have rejected Smothers' story.
Smothers is serving a 52-year sentence for killing eight people, mostly drug dealers. He also told police that he killed four more people, although he's never been charged.
Davontae Sanford was sent to prison for the four Runyon Street homicides but was released in 2016.
Ghanaian youngster Joseph Tetteh has joined Italian third tier side Olbia from Cagliari, the club announced on Tuesday.
The 19 year old defensive midfielder joined the Serie C side after spending last season with the U-19 of Cagliari.
The club announced the departure of the youngster and wished him luck at his new club.
“Born in Accra, Ghana, on May 30, 1999, Tetteh arrived in rossoblù in January 2017.”
“On loan to Olbia until the end of the season (thirteen appearances), the Ghanaian midfielder had returned to Cagliari in July 2017.”
“With the Primavera training coached by Max Canzi he was among the protagonists of the promotion in the category Elite (twenty one appearances and two goals) and took part in the Viareggio Cup (four appearances).
“Now a new chapter of his young career opens up for him.”
Good luck, Joseph! ," posted on the Club's website.
March 29 AKTIA BANK ABP
* EVRY HAS SIGNED A LETTER OF INTENT TO ACQUIRE ENTIRE SHARE CAPITAL OY SAMLINK AB.
* AKTIA WILL CEASE TO USE SAMLINK AS MAIN SUPPLIER OF ITS IT SYSTEMS.
* AKTIA OWNS APPROXIMATELY 23% OF SHARES IN SAMLINK
* SAYS IT'S NOT POSSIBLE TO RELIABLY ESTIMATE EFFECTS OF A POSSIBLE TRANSACTION ON AKTIA'S PROFIT AND FINANCIAL POSITION Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
ISLAMABAD: The chief justice of Lahore High Court, Syed Mansoor Ali Shah, has been appointed as a judge of the Supreme Court, stated a notification issued from the Ministry of Law and Justice Saturday.
According to the notification, Justice Mansoor Ali has been replaced by a Lahore High Court judge, Justice Muhammad Yawar Ali, as chief justice of the said court.
Besides, six persons have been appointed for a year as the additional judges of Sindh High Court. Those appointed include Kausar Sultana Hussain, Irshah Ali Shah, Agha Faisal, Adnan Iqbal Chaudhry, Amjad Ali Sahito and Shamsuddin Abbasi.
Moreover, two appointments have also been made for the Federal Shariat Court. The persons appointed include Justice (retd) Syed Muhammad Farooq Shah and Shaukat Ali Rakhshani.
The appointments in the said courts were made on recommendations of the Judicial Commission at a meeting on January 18, which was headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Saqib Nisar.
Baku. 25 September. REPORT.AZ/ Qatar starts to import dairy and meat products from Azerbaijan.
Report informs referring to Qatar media, said Mohamed Althaf, Director of Lulu Group International.
He said that prior to blockade, importers from Qatar were not keen to go to Azerbaijan and its neighboring countries because of transport challenges.
“But now they all have road and rail connectivity through Iran. Therefore, all these countries have access to Bandar Abbas Port. And it does not take more than 24 hours from Bandar Abbas Port to reach Qatar”, he said.
Saudi Arabia, Bahrein, UAE and Egypt cut diplomatic ties with Qatar on June 5, accusing Qatar of destabilizing the Near East with its support for terrorist organizations. Libya, Yemen, Mauritania, Maldives and Mauritius also followed regional allies in cutting diplomatic ties with Qatar.
A member of the Turkish Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (right) helps people rescue a sheep in the wreckage of a two-story building after a 5.1-magnitude earthquake hit Turkey's Adiyaman Province on Tuesday. The earthquake injured 39 people and damaged buildings, state-run Anadolu news agency reported. Photo: IC
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The Cardinals weren’t 24 hours into their offseason, when coach Bruce Arians checked off one of the biggest items on their to-do list.
Via Darren Urban of the team’s official website, Arians said the team had no intention of losing pass-rusher Chandler Jones, and would use the franchise tag on him if they couldn’t reach a long-term deal.
The Cardinals traded former top-10 pick Jonathan Cooper and a second-round pick to the Patriots for the rights to Jones, and they didn’t do it with the intention of his being a one-year rental.
While the Cardinals underperformed as a whole, Jones had 11.0 sacks, proving himself productive.
If anything, the news was good for some of their other defensive stars, as defensive lineman Calais Campbell and safety Tony Jefferson are also slated to be unrestricted free agents, and won’t have to worry about the tag being applied to them.
I’ve had the best sleep of my life on Casper’s high-tech $2,000 mattress — and I could never go back to a regular mattress
Three years ago, the whimsical designs of the 27-year-old artist with the signature Yulier... . In this Feb. 9, 2017 photo, graffiti artist Yulier Rodriguez Perez poses with one of his works, painted on a wall in Old Havana, Cuba.
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March 19 (Reuters) - COFCO Property Group Co Ltd :
* Says it plans to pay annual cash dividend as 0.55 yuan/10 shares for 2017
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/7wq5RJ
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The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is searching for a man who forced his way in to a woman’s Southside home and sexually battered the victim.
Around 11:15am Monday, JSO responded to the 10900 block of Beach Blvd, which is between Southside and St. Johns Bluff Rd. We’re told the suspect forced his way in to the residence and then sexually battered the woman while armed. The suspect then fled in an unknown direction.
JSO says the suspect is described as a white male- possibly Hispanic- in his early to mid-thirties, thin build, around 6 feet tall, bald, and no facial hair. The suspect had tattoos on both arms and was last seen in a black t-shirt and khaki pants.
If you have any information about the identity of the suspect, you’re asked to contact JSO at 904-630-0500 or JSOCrimeStips@jaxsheriff.org. You can also submit an anonymous tip and be eligible for a possible reward by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS.
Google isn't publicly elaborating on why it's pulling the plug, but GoDaddy said it dropped the registration after DS posted an article attacking the character of Heather Heyer, the anti-racism protester murdered when a white supremacist rammed demonstrators with his car. The piece wasn't shy about condoning the attack, and GoDaddy argued that the site could incite more attacks as a result. Google undoubtedly feels the same way -- it doesn't want to be associated with a site that's effectively encouraging murder.
It's unclear where the site will try to register next, although it's safe to say that any major domain registration service is going to balk at the idea from now on. However, the incident does highlight one of the pitfalls of automated domain transfers like Google's, which can switch a site over in a matter of minutes. They're convenient for the vast majority of users, but they can be problematic when egregious offenders transfer domains with little warning.
Celebrating with style can take a hit on your wallet with New Year's Eve on Saturday. But there are several budget friendly events in Lufkin to watch the clock strike midnight.
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A reported 70% of voters said they would vote in favour of abortion in limited circumstances.
According to an Ipsos MRBI poll, seven out of 10 voters would vote in that manner, with 17% against and 12% undecided.
Furthermore, 57% of people said the Government should hold a referendum on abortion in cases of rape, fatal foetal abnormality or real risk to the life of the woman.
Whereas, 24% said the referendum should ask people whether they would vote for abortion in all circumstances up to the 22nd week of pregnancy.
Commenting on the poll, published in yesterday’s Irish Times, Ailbhe Smyth, convenor of the Coalition to Repeal the Eighth Amendment, said that the questions asked were “limited”.
Solidarity TD Ruth Coppinger criticised the wording of the poll question stating it failed “to even ask people if they support a woman’s right to abortion on health grounds”.
Trinity Academy makes huge stride toward league title
Newton finishes runner-up to Miege at home tournament
Taylor Robertson helps McPherson to midseason tournament final
Day 1 recap of Lady Cat Classic in El Dorado
Mcpherson wins home tournament over Carroll
Derby finishes tournament with win against North
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March 31 Sama Resources Inc
* Sama Resources announces CAN$2,000,000 equity financing
* Sama Resources Inc - Non-brokered private placement of up to 13.33 million units at a price of CAN$0.15 per unit
* Sama Resources Inc - Proceeds from private placement will be used for advancement of company's exploration and development programs Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Get Familiar: Black Intelligence – A Quest For Love Ft. Lato, Gemini & Greo
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Oil prices and tech stocks are propping the North American markets today.
The Dow is up 45 points to 24,353 and the TSX has slipped slightly by 23 points to 16,254.
This comes as oil price volatility continues. US crude spiked above 75 dollars a barrel and is now falling to 73 dollars. The movement comes from uncertainty over Libyan exports, Donald Trump’s accusations of price manipulation from OPEC and an uptick in demand ahead of the US holiday tomorrow.
Trump is taking another shot at Harley Davidson after the company announced it was moving some production across the ocean to avoid EU tariffs on its products. The US President announced he’s taking offers from other motorcycle companies to move production to American soil.
Trade woes may weigh on investors soon as the US pushes ahead with its plan to impose $34 billion in tariffs on Chinese products. The Chinese government has threatened retaliation against the trade attack.
Among those targeted by the bomb calls were all four Moscow airports, five railway stations, 15 shopping malls, several hotels, more than 20 schools and many other venues, the state Tass news agency said. No explosives have been found in any of the sites targeted by the anonymous calls.
It was the latest and the most massive flurry of fake bomb threats since a wave of bomb hoaxes began in early September. The fake bomb threats have affected dozens of Russian cities and incurred massive economic damages.
Chris Brown is now accused of getting into a brawl when he got into it with a photographer at a club in Tampa during an appearance he had. Management says their in-house photographer was taking some pics when Chris and his entourage arrived around 1:30 AM … but Chris’ team shut him down, saying no photos. So later while Chris was in the DJ booth, the photographer said he was taking crowd shots(from behind Chris) and when Chris noticed all hell broke loose. Chris supposedly jumped over a couch and punched him in the face while he was cornered. Cops were called, but Chris had left by the time they arrived. Check out the video below!
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Green Bay's Davante Adams and Buffalo's LeSean McCoy both score game-winning touchdowns in overtime in our NFL plays of the week.
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Feb 14 Bilia
* Q4 net turnover amounted to SEK 6,297 mln (5,750)
* Says board proposes a 2-for-1 stock split
* Q4 operational earnings amounted to SEK 265 mln (247)
* Says board proposes a regular dividend of SEK 8.00 (7.50)
* Says we believe that demand for cars and service during Q1 of 2017 will be slightly better compared with corresponding quarter last year Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting by Stockholm Newsroom)
Duke experts presented arguments both in favor of and against President Donald Trump's executive order banning immigration at an event Thursday. The discussion-titled "Scaling the Wall: Should Trump's immigration order to be repealed?"-featured Amber Pearson, researcher scholar at the Kenan Institute of Ethics, and Darren Beattie, a visiting instructor of political science.
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Overlooked Bayonne, NJ, finally gets its building boom When Jason Tsay and Michael Suchocki left artsy Chelsea for sleepy Bayonne, they thought the New Jersey city was on the cusp of a real estate renaissance. Turns out they...
How George R.R. Martin got his 'Game' on The scene is 1950s New York City — but the view is from the New Jersey side, in gritty, hardscrabble Bayonne, where a longshoreman’s young son gazes longingly from his...
More record highs are likely the next few days to add to last Friday's record high of 46 degrees. Nationwide this year so far, high temperature records have been broken at a 3-1 ratio over low temperature records. In 2016, the ratio was 5-1 nationwide. The present warm weather trend is due to several short-term factors, including last winter's El Niño, but the warming climate is evident in the data. So far in the 21st century, the ratio of record highs to record lows across America is approximately 2-1. The warming trend, including this ratio of records, has been ongoing for at least 100 years. By decade since the early 1900s, only during the 1960s and 1970s did record lows outpace record highs across the Unites States. Not all of this warming is the result of the burning of fossil fuels. Most climatologists agree that the warming prior to the 1960s was largely natural, while an increasing portion since the 1970s is of human origin.
March 29 EMS Energy Limited
* anticipates that should restructuring under scheme of arrangement be completed, company is expected to have discharged all its liabilities to its creditors
* Entered into a non-binding memorandum of understanding with Titan Petrochemicals Group Limited to raise up to s$10 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The Spice Girls have confirmed plans to work together for the first time in six years, though details of the projects remain undisclosed.
Photos released Friday showed a meeting of Victoria "Posh Spice" Beckham, Melanie "Sporty Spice" Chisholm, Emma "Baby Spice" Bunton, Melanie "Scary Spice" Brown and Geri "Ginger Spice" Horner.
Publicist Jo Milloy later released a statement saying "the time now feels right to explore some incredible new opportunities together."
It said new projects would "embrace the original essence of the Spice Girls, while reinforcing our message of female empowerment for future generations."
The Sun newspaper says projects could include a TV talent show, though it said Saturday a live tour isn't planned.
The Spice Girls were a 1990s phenomenon, and last reunited at the 2012 London Olympics.
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Most Rev Vincent Long OFM Conv, Bishop of Parramatta, has confirmed these appointments in the Diocese of Parramatta:
Reverend Mr Shinto Francis
Deacon assisting at St Paul the Apostle Parish, Winston Hills from 29 May, 2017.
Mrs Briony Mowbray
Orders and Ministry Commission for a period of three years from 26 May, 2017.
Reverend Carlos Walker IVE
Assistant Priest of St Aidan’s Parish, Rooty Hill from 7 June, 2017.
Reverend John Rizzo
Chaplain to the Tyburn Community.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - ALLGON AB (PUBL):
* UNIT SIGNS DEAL WITH ZINKGRUVAN MINING Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
This is the first of many installments of The Unrealized Republic that will double as an open letter to elected officials here in Maine and across the country. I will write each blog post in 2017 as an open letter to an elected official or group of elected officials in an effort to help us, the people of Maine and The United States, remain grounded in a collaborative effort to make our state, our nation and our world a better place.
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A Sub-Saharan 19-year-old was discovered tightly curled up in a hard shell suitcase by the Guardia Civil at the border between Morocco and exclave of Ceuta
A Woman has been detained after trying to smuggle a teenager across the Spanish border in her luggage.
A Sub-Saharan 19-year-old was discovered tightly curled up in a hard shell suitcase by the Guardia Civil at the border between Morocco and exclave of Ceuta.
Officials stopped the woman trying to smuggle him, a 22-year-old Moroccan, after becoming suspicious of her actions.
She is due to be charged within the next few hours.
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MAUMEE, Ohio -- Fox 8 has obtained dash camera video of a May traffic stop here involving the suspect being held in a Virginia jail in connection with a deadly crash near a scheduled rally of white nationalists in Charlottesville, Virginia.
James Alex Fields Jr., 20, of Maumee, was pulled over by Maumee police on May 25, 2017 for a traffic violation.
The video shows Fields being pulled over in the same car he was driving this past weekend, when officials say he drove into a crowd of spectators.
"He used this car as a weapon," said Lt. David Tullis, of Maumee Police.
Fields was given a ticket for expired or unlawful plates. Court records show he was fined $150.
Fields is being held without bond on suspicion of second-degree murder, malicious wounding, and failure to stop in an accident that resulted in death.
**Continuing coverage on the story, here**
Liberal candidate Churence Rogers won the federal by-election in Bonavista-Burin-Trinity on Monday night.
With almost all polls reporting, Rogers was elected with 69 per cent of the vote. Conservative candidate Mike Windsor finished second with 23 per cent of the vote, New Democrat Tyler Downey had 5 per cent, Libertarian Shane Stapleton had 2 per cent, and Green Party candidate had 1 per cent of the vote.
Top three goals of the week
Xherdan Shaqiri (Stoke): The Swiss midfielder was brilliant for Stoke, and his late goal, a dipping blast from long range, capped a fine win over Hull City.
Sokratis Papastathopoulos (Dortmund): The center back looked more like a playmaker as he jinked past his marker and arrowed a shot into the top corner.
Isco (Real Madrid): A smart and slick run and ensuing finish into the top corner helped Real Madrid come from behind to beat Sporting Gijon.
Top three players of the week
Isco (Real Madrid): The reserve player stepped up with two goals in an important win for the Spanish league leader, which was missing its top stars.
Ander Herrera (Manchester United): Herrera kept Eden Hazard quiet in a sublime marking job and even popped up to score United’s second goal.
Florian Thauvin (Marseille): The winger was outstanding as Marseille beat Saint-Etienne 4-0 in Ligue 1’s game of the week.
Royal ECC recognized the Students of the Month for September 2017 Friday morning in the gym. 1st row: PK: Ronald Brandyburg, Jr., David Cruz, Nayeli Hurtado, Alyssa Flores, Mia Barrera, Leilany Ramos 2nd row: K: Anaiah Ramjit, Analynn Rodriguez, Jonathan Rico, Summer Dreese 3rd row: 1st grade: Caroline Garcia, Maria Gomez
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May 3 Black Knight Financial Services Inc :
* Black Knight Financial Services reports first quarter 2017 financial results
* Q1 adjusted earnings per share $0.30
* Q1 earnings per share $0.18
* Q1 revenue $258.1 million versus I/B/E/S view $256.4 million
* Sees FY 2017 adjusted earnings per share $1.34 to $1.38
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.30 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Black Knight Financial Services Inc sees 2017 revenues and adjusted revenues growth are expected to be in range of 3% to 5%
* Black Knight Financial Services Inc - adjusted net earnings per share is expected to be in range of $1.34 to $1.38 for 2017
* Black Knight Financial Services Inc - adjusted EBITDA growth is expected to be in range of 10% to 12% for 2017
* Fy2017 earnings per share view $1.34, revenue view $1.08 billion -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Mayweather vs. McGregor Brothels Cashin' In On Super Fight ... We'll Go Down For The Count!
EXCLUSIVE
Conor McGregor ain't the only one hoping to last 12 rounds in Vegas ... 2 of Nevada's most famous brothels are already prepping for the onslaught of horny people lookin' for legal action while in town for the big fight.
Both the world famous BunnyRanch and Sherri's Ranch launched super fight packages minutes after Conor and Floyd made the fight official.
Sherri's is offering the ultimate VIP(enis) package ... for a mere $100K, john's will get 2 tickets to the fight along with some pre-fight action with all 24 girls on staff.
The BunnyRanch has deals too ... owner Dennis Hof says he's running a 2-for-1 special -- 2 girls for the price of 1.
Remember, prostitution is legal in the state of Nevada ... but only in regulated brothels.
No doubt sex workers from all over the world will flock to Vegas to try and capitalize as well -- but it's enter at your own risk.
Foy said it opened her eyes about what she is “allowed to have an opinion about”.
A producer disclosed last month that Foy, who starred as the Queen, was paid less than Matt Smith, who played Prince Philip, because Smith was better known.
The Crown stars Matt Smith and Claire Foy (PA)
Foy was in Las Vegas promoting The Girl In The Spider’s Web, which completed filming this month.
× Indiana State Police searching for missing 78-year-old man believed to be in danger
COLUMBUS, Ind. – Indiana State Police are searching for a missing 78-year-old man who is considered to be in danger.
Police say Tommy Dale Allman was last heard from at about 7:33 a.m. Tuesday.
According to police, Allman was traveling from Scottsburg, Indiana to Columbus, Indiana to visit family when he disappeared.
The man was last seen driving a silver 2007 Buick Lucerne with a Florida license plate of MAK724.
Allman is described as being 5 feet 7 inches tall and about 240 pounds. He has balding hair and blue eyes.
Anyone who sees Allman or the Buick is asked to call 911, their local police or the Indiana State Police Post at Sellersburg at 1-812-246-5424.
Police say Allman does not qualify for a Silver Alert because of the medical exception.
Edgar Eugene Lytton
Edgar Eugene Lytton, 68, passed away Sunday, June 11, 2017, at his home in Dublin, Va.
He was a member of Dublin Christian Church, and was retired from the maintenance department at Radford University.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Izola Lytton, one brother and one sister.
Survivors include his wife, Joann S. Lytton; three sisters; special nieces Danyale Young, Erika Harrison and Tonya Brooks; and special nephews Junior Sayers, J.C. Sayers, Seth Sayers, Marcus Sayers, Cody Sayers, Jessie Young, Dylan Hurt and Justin Hurt.
The family will receive friends from 4 until 5 p.m. Friday, June 16, at Mullins Funeral Home, Radford, Va. Memorial services will begin at 5 p.m., with Seth Sayers officiating.
The Lytton family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford.
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MILAN — Bank boss Gaetano Micciche has been elected president of Serie A.
Micciche, the president of Banca IMI, was chosen unanimously on Monday by the Italian league's 20 clubs.
He succeeds Maurizio Beretta, who left the position nearly a year ago.
The league has been under emergency leadership, first by former Italian football federation president Carlo Tavecchio then by Italian Olympic Committee president Giovanni Malago.
Malago recommended Micciche for the position.
Crawley Town fans rushed to Twitter to praise Crawley Town skipper Jimmy Smith after his hat-trick heroics against Colchester United.
The Reds skipper hit a perfect hat-trick as Crawley ended a run of four games without a win a 3-2 victory in Essex.
Ben Blackmore (@benb556) tweeted: "It's easy to settle the Gerrard/Lampard/Scholes debate: 1. Jimmy Smith 2. Steve Gerrard 3. Frank Lampard 4. Paul Scholes", while Reds keeper Glenn Morris (@GlennMorris83) said: "What a win that was @crawleytown Jimmy smith ....different class from the skip!!"
Marilyn Loughton (@MarylinCTFC) tweeted: "Unexpected Valentine's surprise of a hat-trick from Jimmy Smith tonight, & an important 3 points", and @BMLanceley couldn't be happier, he said: "Jimmy Smith scored a perfect hattrick, I can die a happy man"
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Concern is growing for a patient who went missing from University Hospital yesterday.
West Midlands Police are appealing for help in finding 60-year-old Andrew Harding.
He left hospital in a confused state at around 4.50pm and walked off in the direction of Clifford Bridge Road.
Mr Harding has not been seen since.
He is described as a white man who is around 5ft 9ins tall. There were cuts to the side of his face.
Police have said that the 60-year-old was last seen wearing a dark leather jacket, a brown and green pattern jumper, black jeans and black lace up shoes.
Anyone who has seen Andrew or knows of his whereabouts is urged to call the Missing Persons Team at Willenhall Police Station on 101.
Alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
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Our second whole album session features Eric Schoor Saxophone, Mike Kubicki Piano, Clay Schaub Bass, Todd Howell Drums. Schoor's Group will be playing Sonny Rollins records: Saxophone Colossus and Newk's Time.
Don't miss this opportuintiy to hear a live version of the records you love.
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Lopez (back) will start Monday's game against the Pacers.
Lopez has been dealing with a back injury for the better part of the last week, but he'll remain in the lineup after carrying a "probable" designation into the day. After seeing his role dwindle in January and February, the veteran is averaging a shade under 30 minutes per game in March, with averages of 19.0 points, 4.2 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.7 blocks per game for the month.
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Dania Beach Ocean Rescue lifeguard Michael Vasta paddles out, Tuesday, May 29, 2018, as his colleague Peter Fournier watches from a beach tower in Dania Beach, Fla. South Florida Sun-Sentinel via AP Joe Cavaretta
A portion of $70.3 million in donations from local philanthropists William Parfet and William Johnston provided the city enough revenue to reduce its property tax rate from 19.2705 mills to 12 mills. Property taxes in the city of Kalamazoo were cut by almost 38 percent in 2017, resulting in a reduction of about $363 for a home with a taxable value of $50,000.
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SAN DIEGO (NEWS 8) - Monster Jam returns to Petco Park Friday night, and with it a 10,000 pound truck the "Monster Mutt."
In Friday's Zevely Zone, Jeff met the woman who drives the truck with a wagging tail.
When Candice Jolly is not traveling the world with Monster Jam, she is back at home in Naples, Florida at her animal rescue.
All the dogs featured in Friday's story are available for adoption at the San Diego Humane Society.
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Staff and pupils at Brownlow Primary School, in Melton, have been given a special award for their work on tackling bullying.
Head teacher Damien Turrell and two pupils are shown receiving their ‘Beyond Bullying Award’ from Leicestershire County Council.
Councillor Ivan Ould congratulated the school for creating an environment where everyone in the school community feels safe.
Men from Connecticut and Minnesota who were convicted for their roles in a multimillion dollar scheme that defrauded banks participating in a federal loan program designed to finance exports are headed to prison.
The U.S. Attorney's office says Pablo Calderon, of Darien, was sentenced Tuesday to five months in prison and five months of home confinement. Brett Lillemoe, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, will serve 15 months behind bars.
Prosecutors say between September 2007 and January 2012 the defendants filed fraudulent documents under a U.S. Department of Agriculture program to secure loans and collect fees on the transactions.
As a result, foreign banks defaulted on more than $25 million worth of loans for which the USDA was required to pay out the guarantees.
The men denied the charges. They were convicted last year.
-KEYC News 12
SACRAMENTO (AP) _ These California lotteries were drawn Sunday:
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Four people found dead in a South Carolina home Sunday evening were killed in an apparent murder-suicide, local authorities said.
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher identified the victims in a statement as 26-year-old Marissa Hope Reynoso and two of her children, 4-year-old Elijah Chavez and 1-year-old Ezra Chavez. Also dead was 25-year-old Jorge Luis Chavez, who’s believed to be the father of the two children.
The coroner said the bodies were found at around 8 p.m. Sunday.
The Lexington County Sheriff’s Office initially said that Jorge Luis Chavez was a person of interest in the murders and circulated a photo of him on social media. Early Monday, however, the sheriff’s office said the deaths were likely a murder-suicide and they were no longer searching for Chavez.
Fisher said Reynoso had an older child who wasn’t at the home at the time. The investigation is ongoing.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
The state lottery Monday revealed the winner of the largest jackpot ever in Arkansas, officials said.
At a 2 p.m. news conference, the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery said Eliberto L. Cantu won the March 31 $177 million Mega Millions prize. He is reportedly from Lubbock, Texas.
The ticket was purchased at One Stop Valero on East 22nd Street in Stuttgart. The store will receive a $50,000 commission.
Check back with Arkansas Online for updates on this developing story and read Tuesday's Arkansas Democrat-Gazette for full details.
There are on the WIBX-AM Whitesboro story from Saturday, titled Toyota Announces $1.33 Billion Investment In Kentucky Plant. In it, WIBX-AM Whitesboro reports that:
Toyota says it's investing $1.3 billion to retool its sprawling Georgetown, Kentucky, factory where its flagship Camry sedans are built. The automaker said Monday that no new factory jobs are being added, but the investment will sustain the existing 8,200 jobs at Toyota's largest plant, where nearly one-fourth of all Toyota vehicles produced in North America are made.
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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Federal wildlife officials say the only wild population of endangered red wolves is unsustainable and could be wiped out within years.
The prediction comes in a five-year review of the status of the species released Tuesday by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The report says only about 40 wolves remain in the wild in North Carolina, down from a peak of nearly 120 a decade ago. Another 230 wolves live in captivity.
The main purpose of the report was to evaluate the wolves’ endangered status, which it says should be maintained. More detailed recommendations for conservation efforts will come in a separate document.
Environmentalists contend the decline is due to neglect by federal officials who have halted releases of captive-born wolves and other actions that bolstered the wild population.
VANCOUVER _ Former British Columbia premier Christy Clark is joining the Bennett Jones law firm as a senior adviser in its Vancouver office.
The firm says Clark will join its government affairs and public policy team, which also counts former deputy prime minister Anne McLellan and former foreign minister John Baird as members.
Bennett Jones CEO Hugh MacKinnon says in a statement that Clark’s focus on economic growth through trade fits in well with the interests of the firm’s clients.
Clark resigned as B.C. premier last summer, having served in the role since 2011, after the provincial New Democrats formed a minority government with the support of the Green party.
Bennett Jones is a Canadian firm with more than 380 lawyers and business advisors in nine offices.
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – Halloween is right around the corner… do you have your costume ready? Well, getting dressed up doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg. So, today Jill Wallace, from Goodwill of Greater Grand Rapids is here, with some affordable ideas!
>>> Take a look in the video above.
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - Baltic Telekom:
* SAYS CYPRUS COMPANY SSE BALTIC OPPORTUNITIES LIMITED HAS BECOME ITS LARGEST SHAREHOLDER (98.03%) Source text: bit.ly/2jv272R Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Even a threat of rain and overcast skies didn't stop Cleveland Indians fans from flocking downtown to celebrate the second game of the playoffs.
As the Indians prepared to take on the New York Yankees, fans prepared to cheer them on, crowding streets, parking lots and outdoor patios waiting for the game to start. Though showers rolled through Friday morning leaving large puddles, the afternoon held little rain.
Take a look at some of the scenes downtown in the hours before the game, and leave in the comments your favorite bars or places where you like to watch the game (Progressive Field is a given.)
President Donald Trump welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron to the White House, but he was not pleased by a question from ABC News reporter Jonathan Karl.
Karl asked Trump whether he was considering a pardon for his personal lawyer Michael Cohen, after he was raided by the FBI.
“Stupid. Stupid question,” Trump replied at Karl, glaring at him.
The president will host a press conference with Macron later Tuesday afternoon.
Enjoy a dramatic 'Turn,' but 'Salem' may be too schlocky “Turn” (Sunday, 9 p.m., AMC): The newest offering from AMC is the story of America’s first spy ring, set during the Revolution. And while the series was based on Alexander...
Dramas take on cold, dark wintry feel on screen It looks like the dramas are feeling the effects of this long winter: everything is cold and dark: “The Following” (Monday, 9 p.m., Fox) If you didn’t catch the Season...
It’s Valentine’s Day, which means everyone is posting couples photos and photos of their significant others with loving messages. The Mets’ mascot, Mr. Met, tweeted a fantastic old photo of Noah Syndergaard.
While the photo may be a bit embarrassing for Syndergaard, this isn’t the burn. The burn is Mr. Met’s response to the pitcher saying he already has plans for the special day.
Mr. Met is so cold.
@Noahsyndergaard I do…Please tell your mom I say hi! 👋 — Mr. Met (@MrMet) February 15, 2017
Syndergaard shot back with a GIF. Mr. Met got him good.
Well done, Mr. Met.
SARASOTA – The Atomic Holiday Bazaar wrapped up its 12th season Sunday, December 10.
It was the 12th year for the indie craft show, which prides itself on selling “amusing, affordable and interesting” handmade items.
The Herald-Tribune says Fisher-Price’s Little People, Clark Griswold’s Station Wagon, Turquoise and Tonka Mack trucks highlighted some of the mementos on display .
It was another successful year and many are looking forward to next year.
Three men have been charged with murder and have appeared in court after a prisoner was stabbed at HMP Wormwood Scrubs, the Metropolitan Police said.
Ahmed Khyre, 21, Kalif Dibbassey, 21 and Enton Marku, 20 – all inmates at the west London jail – were charged and appeared at Willesden Magistrates’ Court on Friday, the force said.
Khader Saleh, 25, was found with a number of knife injuries on Wednesday afternoon and was pronounced dead at the scene.
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A 23-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder has been released under investigation – the three men are due to appear at the Old Bailey on February 6, Scotland Yard said.
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Steele Police Chief Billy Joe Stanfield is warning residents about a scam.
A victim received a phone call saying they were a family member involved in a crash and needed $2,000 to get out of jail. The victim was asked to buy $2,000 in gift cards.
The male caller identified himself as the victim’s grandchild, even giving the correct name.
The police department asks residents to use caution and be “more skeptical” if you get such a call from someone needing money to get out of jail.
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GENEVA: Pakistan has been given “concrete evidence” about its cross-border “encouragement and support” for the protests in Kashmir, India told the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC), accusing Islamabad of resorting to “short- sighted tactics” to divert attention.
Exercising its Right of Reply during a general debate at the 35th session of the UNHRC, India accused Pakistan of “misusing” the UN platform to pursue its political objectives.
“Pakistan’s unsolicited and unwarranted comments pertaining to the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir, which is an integral part of the Union of India, are factually incorrect and bear no relationship to reality,” India said in a statement. (AGENCIES)
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The great and the good of the equestrian world flocked to Ascot racecourse last night (Thursday 2 November) for the second annual Horse & Hound Awards, where we celebrated the best of equestrianism in a glittering, star-studded ceremony.
Guest speaker Mark Todd entertained the audience with his reminiscences of eventing days gone by, while Lizzie Greenwood Hughes was our charming host for the evening.
As last year, the H&H Award winners were all nominated and voted for by you, our readers, with the exception of the Horse & Hound lifetime achievement award, which was awarded to the late 11th Duke of Beaufort and collected on his behalf by his widow Miranda, Duchess of Beaufort, and the Horse & Hound inspiration award, which was presented to former advanced eventer turned para dressage triple gold medallist Julie Payne.
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CANBERA (dpa-AFX) - The Canadian dollar drifted higher against the other major currencies in early European trading on Monday.
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The loonie firmed to 0.9600 against the aussie, its highest since June 27, 2016.
The loonie advanced to near 2-week highs of 1.3390 against the greenback, 1.4029 versus the euro and 87.64 against the yen, from Friday's closing values of 1.3435, 1.4132 and 87.10, respectively.
On the upside, the loonie may locate resistance around 0.95 against the aussie, 1.31 against the greenback, 1.38 against the euro and 90.00 against the yen.
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(WTNH)–Health officials and Senator Richard Blumenthal are calling for action to fix the critical shortage of IV saline. The shortage has been made worse by the devastation of manufacturing facilities in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria.
“The flu season makes this problem a matter of life and death. It increases the urgency and immediacy of these shortages,” Blumenthal said.
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There are reports of hospitals having been forced to give Gatorade to patients instead of saline.
Things have been made especially difficult with the increase in patients due to this rough flu season.
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WASHINGTON - A nine-year-old boy shot dead his sister, 13, in the southern United States (US) state of Mississippi following an argument about a video game controller, local media reported Monday.
The tragedy took place Saturday when the girl refused to give up the controller, Monroe County Sheriff Cecil Cantrell said according to reports.
The boy then opened fire, striking his sister in the back of the head.
The bullet pierced through girl's brain and she was taken to a hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, in critical condition.
She died Sunday.
An investigation was opened to determine how the young boy had access to a firearm and to what extent he was aware of the danger.
Such accidents are not rare in the United States, where the debate on gun control rages on, especially after a deadly shooting at a Florida school.
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Rear Admiral Ronny Jackson, President Trump’s pick to lead the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, has had his Senate confirmation hearing delayed amid allegations of improper conduct during his career, reports The Hill. The allegations of a “hostile work environment” in relation to Jackson include “excessive drinking on the job [and] improperly dispensing meds,” according to CBS News. Jackson is an active-duty Navy admiral who has been the physician to both President Obama and President Trump. Earlier this year Jackson made headlines when he said Trump had “good genes.”
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OKLAHOMA CITY - A suspect is in custody following a high-speed chase through the metro.
Around 1:30 p.m., officers attempted to pull over a pickup truck in Mustang.
However, that vehicle refused to stop, leading police to engage in a pursuit.
When the suspect exited onto the southbound lanes of I-35, authorities ended the pursuit due to safety concerns.
However, KFOR's Bob Moore Chopper 4 continued to follow the vehicle from the sky.
The suspect got out of the truck and started walking down a neighborhood street near S.E. 52nd and Stiles.
Police officers were able to locate the man and take him into custody.
KFOR crews are working to gather more information.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
Two people are dead after a crash in Isabella County that also happened over the weekend.
It happened just before 11pm Saturday night, which is when emergency crews were called to a two vehicle crash near the intersection of E Broomfield and S Leaton Rd in Chippewa Township.
According to authorities, a car was traveling southbound on South Leaton Road with two passengers when it ran the stop sign and crashed into the driver’s side of an eastbound car.
Both passengers of the southbound car – 63-year-old man and a 57-year-old woman of Centerline – were pronounced dead at the scene.
The condition of the five occupants of the eastbound vehicle are unknown at this time.
Police are not sure if alcohol was a factor in the crash, which remains under investigation.
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CHICAGO, Ill. (AP) - Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner has granted five requests for clemency and denied another 59 petitions.
The Illinois Prisoner Review Board announced the latest actions on Tuesday.
The requests Rauner granted involved low-level drug and theft or burglary offenses. One case of possession of a controlled substance dated back to 1977. Another was a 2007 misdemeanor for unlawful possession or consumption of alcohol.
The Republican governor's approval rate for clemencies has been far lower than his Democratic predecessor. Rauner's office says each person who's granted clemency has undergone a recent criminal background check through an Illinois law enforcement data system.
People whose clemency petitions are granted may go to court to try to have their criminal record expunged.
Authorities arrested a 58-year-old Leggett man early Monday morning after he allegedly stole an 18-wheeler from a home and then led law enforcement on a chase that went through Polk, Angelina, and Nacogdoches counties. Robert Willis Sr. was arrested and charged with two state-jail felonies - evading arrest with a vehicle and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.
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This is all a part of another road project that has been slowing down drivers for most of the summer- the $46.3 million I-94 Minneapolis to Brooklyn Center project.
It means drivers that normally take that road to get through downtown Minneapolis will need to find another route.
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — We’ve been warning you about it for days, and overnight from Sunday into Monday, the ramp from I-394 to I-94E closed.
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Counter terror police investigate after a man and woman are exposed to an unknown substance near Salisbury.
College sports means big-time money for many of the top schools.
The chart below shows how much money the average Division I (FBS) school makes in various sports, according to data obtained from the Department of Education. To nobody's surprise, football is the sport that is most responsible for total sports revenue. For example, at the University of Texas, the school with the most revenue from athletics ($182 million), 70% comes from football.
However, the gap between football and the rest of the sports is jarring. While the average school generates $31.9 million in football revenue each year, the next 35 sports on average generate $31.7 million combined each year. Here is the average revenue for the top 14 sports at FBS schools.
In some cases we combined men's and women's teams into one group for the sake of revenue (e.g. track and field) and in other cases we kept them separate if they seemed like truly distinct teams (e.g. men's and women's ice hockey).
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A federal judge in Philadelphia heard arguments Wednesday in the NFL’s request for a special investigator to look into what the league says are fraudulent claims in a $1 billion concussion settlement.
The league last month cited an independent study it said found that more than 400 claims had been recommended for denial based on evidence of fraud by attorneys, doctors and former players.
Plaintiffs’ lawyers contend the league is not awarding settlement funds fast enough, and at least two of the attorneys Wednesday said the investigator is unnecessary.
The league says attempts to scam the system are responsible for delays.
The NFL has asked that the investigator be granted subpoena power and the ability to compel testimony to determine whether more punitive actions are necessary upon fraud findings.
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(Reuters) - A magnitude 5.9 quake struck off the coast of Chile, 102 km west-southwest of Coquimbo, at depth of 10 km (6 miles), on Saturday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.
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Rosscup, who is out of options, could crack the Opening Day roster as a lefty specialist, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
This concept might sound strange given that Colorado already has three other southpaws locked into bullpen roles for 2018 -- long reliever Chris Rusin and setup men Mike Dunn and Jake McGee. However, those three have all proven to be competent against right-handed batters. Rosscup was dominant against lefties last season (.000 BAA, eight strikeouts out of 15 batters faced), but righties batted .563 off of him. Things have been relatively the same this spring. The injury to Carlos Estevez (oblique) could give Rosscup a roster spot to open the season, but his status as a LOOGY largely limits his fantasy value overall.
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ET obtained court documents on Monday in the death investigation of the singer, and the results of the search warrant shows that bottles of opioid painkillers were found throughout Prince's Paisley Park compound in Chanhassen, Minnesota. The newly released documents - which included multiple affidavits and search warrants - also revealed that prescription medications, particularly other opioids, were found in containers such as vitamin bottles in locations around Prince's home.
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The Black Magic Project focuses on people and organizations who carry on the spirit and legacy of the Civil Rights Movement in big and small ways. Despite a hectic schedule filled with extracurricular activities, Christian Ray Norman always finds time to help those in need.
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His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu'alla and Sheikh Rashid bin Saud bin Rashid Al Mu'alla received Ramadan greetings from Suhail bin Mohammed Faraj Faris Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Industry, dignitaries, top officials, businessmen and members of the Arab and Islamic communities in Umm Al Qaiwain.
The reception was attended by a number of sheikhs and officials.
Daft Punk famously headlined California's Coachella Festival in 2006 and were rumoured to replace Beyonce at this year's double weekend event. However, Lady Gaga eventually filled in for the pregnant singer.
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AMESBURY, England (AP) — British police say two Britons who fell critically ill in the town of Amesbury were exposed to nerve agent Novichok, the same material used to poison a former Russian spy in a nearby area last spring.
Medical officials said Wednesday people who had been in the area where the couple had been should take precautions and wash their clothes.
Police said it is unclear if this incident is linked to the earlier poisoning of Sergei and Yulia Skripal, or if the batch was the same as the one that poisoned them on March 4.
Counter-terrorism police detective Neil Basu said it is unclear if the couple were targeted or if the poisoning was accidental.
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NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - A detention hearing for rapper Juelz Santana has been postponed until authorities decide who will prosecute the drug and gun charges he faces following an incident at Newark Liberty International Airport.
A judge was due to decide Monday whether Santana would remain jailed until his trial. Officials say that hearing will likely now occur sometime this week.
Santana pleaded not guilty to state charges last week. He also faces federal charges in the same incident
Authorities say security personnel found a loaded .38-caliber handgun and oxycodone pills he didn't have a prescription for in a carry-on bag containing his identification.
They say he fled the area, leaving two bags behind. He turned himself in three days later.
The 36-year-old New York City-born rapper lives in Totowa, New Jersey. His real name is LaRon James.
Disney has tapped The Lego Ninjago Movie director Charlie Bean to helm its live-action/CG adaptation of the animated classic Lady and The Tramp, which, as Deadline first reported, was one of the priority projects for the studio’s forthcoming streaming service that is slated to launch in fall 2019.
The original opened in 1955 and followed an upper-middle-class American cocker spaniel named Lady who meets a streetsmart, downtown stray mongrel called the Tramp, and the two embark on many romantic adventures including the iconic spaghetti dinner scene.
Andrew Bujalski wrote the script for new adaption, which Brigham Taylor is producing.
LUXEMBOURG — The European General Court rejected a challenge Tuesday by the French banking group Credit Agricole after the European Central Bank refused to let it let its newly appointed chairman of the board of directors also serve in the executive role of “effective director.”
An English translation of the ruling is not available, but a press release from the court cites the ECB’s finding that “there has to be a separation of the exercise of executive and non-executive functions within a management body.”
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The South African Federation of Trade Unions, SAFTU, is embarking on a nationwide strike tomorrow, calling on workers to join protests against the proposed national minimum wage of R20 per hour and amendments to labour laws.
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The death toll in the blaze that engulfed a residential tower in west London early on Wednesday has risen to 12 and “will rise further,” Metropolitan Police Commander Stuart Cundy said. Emergency services are continuing a “long and complex operation’’ in the building, and the “incredibly challenging’’ task of confirming how many people are missing. “It is very, very challenging to put a number on those unaccounted for,’’ Cundy told reporters.
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Gardaí are appealing to the public for assistance after a 13-year-old boy went missing in Co Laois.
Ronan Quinn was reported missing to gardaí on Monday, and was last seen at around 8.30pm that night in Portarlington.
He is known to visit Athlone and Dublin City Centre.
Ronan is described as being around 5 foot in height, of slight build and with brown hair.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Portlaoise garda station at 057 8674100, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111 or any garda station.
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Homicide detectives are investigating after the body of a man, 46, was located near a construction site in King Township in York Region on Friday.
At around 4:40 p.m., York police say they responded to a call in the Jane St. and Mount Mellick Dr. area., where they found the body.
Investigators identified the victim as Richard Layton, of no fixed address. Detectives say he was known to frequent the Sherbourne St. and Dundas St. area in Toronto.
Detectives are asking anyone who may have seen him in Toronto before Dec. 8 to contact the homicide unit at 1-866-876-5423 ext. 7865.
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Volkswagen, Europe's biggest automaker, plans to launch its first pure-electric car in China next year as Beijing steps up pressure on the industry to reduce reliance on gasoline.
The announcement Tuesday comes on the eve of the Shanghai auto show, which showcases industry efforts to create electric cars with consumer appeal. General Motors Co.'s Buick unit and Ford Motor Co. also have announced plans this year for new electric models in China.
The head of VW's China unit, Jochem Heizmann, said the electric car will be produced with a local partner. Heizmann said it will be the first in what VW plans as a full range of electric models.
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If you've lived in your home more than a year, you have equity built up. Refinancing today could help you slash your monthly payment and shave years off the life of your loan. But you need to do it today before rates go up again. That's why the team from Ideal Home Loans is in our Help Center today, to help you qualify for the lowest rate possible, or pre-qualify you to buy a home. Brent Invinson, President of Ideal Home Loans, joined us this morning to talk about how his team can save you money.
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A Gloversville teenager accused last fall of several drug and theft crimes - but convicted of a felony strong-arm robbery - is headed to prison for up to six years. Levoster G. Chandler Jr., 18, of 108 Washington St., was sentenced Thursday in Fulton County Court by Judge Polly A. Hoye to two to six years in state prison, as part of a plea arrangement.
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Tony & Emmy Award-winner Leslie Uggams stars as the legendary "Lena Horne" in this fascinating new bio-musical featuring sensational hits such as "The Lady Is A Tramp," "Come Rain or Come Shine," "Stardust" and "How Deep is the Ocean."
With glamour, grace and an inner fire that blazed a trail for generations, the powerful Lena Hornenever failed to amaze. Taking both Hollywood and the music industry by storm, her voice resonated throughout the decades, not only through her incredible vocal talent but also through her determination to fight for what she believed.
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Kid must've killed it 'cause now she has 5 more episodes to her credit ... at that same rate. That's a whole lotta animal crackers!
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Join ZimEye LIVE BLAST discuss the Grace Mugabe weekend fiasco. Oluhle Sibanda goes into details of the reports with new information emerging that eyewitnesses are being silenced. Fear reigns supreme at the hotel the First Lady was involved in a fracas with a 20 year old beauty queen dating her son Chatunga, with callers telling ZimEye firstly that Grace will be protected by diplomatic immunity and secondly that the hotel is making efforts to silence all who witnessed the Sunday night fracas.
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The names have been released of a father and daughter who were found dead inside a home in Snyder County on Wednesday. According to state police in Union County, 41-year-old Donovan Gillison and 15-year-old Jada Gillison were discovered inside a home along Fisher Road near Selinsgrove.
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12/11/17- The NFL season continues going despite the high-risk of head injuries. Houston’s quarter Tom Savage took a brutal hit to the head that cracked his helmet. Chris Paul lays week 14 down on the track.
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NEW YORK (Reuters) - Trian Partners cut its stake in snack maker Mondelez International Inc. during the last quarter, and boosted its shares in conglomerate General Electric, according to the activist fund's latest securities filing.
In the second quarter ending June 30, Trian cut its Mondelez stake by 3.9 percent and raised its GE position by 2.7 percent, the filing shows.
President Trump campaigned on a promise to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement, which he called “unfair” to the United States. At a joint press conference Monday with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, however, Trump said his administration would only be “tweaking” NAFTA.
Businesses across the continent are watching the issue closely, including American ranchers who have seen beef exports to Mexico balloon since the 1994 trade deal between the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
Here & Now‘s Peter O’Dowd talks with Kevin Kester, a fifth-generation California rancher and incoming president of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, about how the new administration’s trade policies could impact his industry.
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean prosecutors said Monday the daughter of the confidante of disgraced President Park Geun-hye has been arrested in Denmark and authorities are working to get her returned home in connection with a huge corruption scandal.
Park was impeached last month by lawmakers amid public fury over prosecutors’ allegations that the president conspired to allow her longtime friend, Choi Soon-sil, to extort companies and control the government.
Denmark police arrested Choi’s daughter, Chung Yoo-ra, on the weekend on charges of staying their illegally.
South Korea had asked Interpol to search for Chung because she didn’t return home to answer questions about the scandal.
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South Korea’s Yonhap news agency reports that Chung, a former member of the national equestrian team, allegedly took advantage of her mother’s relationship with Park to get unwarranted favors from Seoul’s Ewha Womans University.
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Back in 1997, Christin Gilmer was a 12-year-old sixth grader in Yuma, Arizona. She had a great teacher named Judith Toensing who always encouraged her, because she knew how smart she was.
On her last report card, she even wrote a note about how Christin would end up graduating from Harvard one day and told her to invite her to the ceremony.
The note meant so much to Christin, she kept it for over two decades. She says it was the first time anyone other than her parents believed in her that much.
Now 21 years later, Christin just got her doctorate in public health last week from Harvard and Judith was there to see it.
School administrators invited her after they found out about the note and they paid for her whole trip. Then the dean talked about her in her speech and told the whole story.
The speech also included a shout-out to Judith for inspiring young people to do great things. The dean asked her to “keep sending students our way.”
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COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) - Danish police say divers have found the decapitated head, legs and clothes of a Swedish journalist, who was killed after going on a trip with an inventor on his submarine.
Copenhagen police investigator Jens Moeller Jensen said Saturday that the body parts were found Friday in plastic bags with a knife and "heavy metal pieces" to make them sink near where her naked headless torso was found in August.
Inventor Peter Madsen, who is in pre-trial detention, has said Wall died after being accidentally hit by a heavy hatch in the submarine. But police have said 15 stab wounds were found on the torso found at sea off Copenhagen on Aug. 21. Her arms are still missing.
Wall's cause of death hasn't yet been established yet.
DreamWorks Animation has reserved a trio of release dates for upcoming untitled features including Dec. 22, 2021; April 15, 2022; and April 7, 2023.
Former Warner Bros. president of Animation and Innovative Technology Chris DeFaria took the reigns the DreamWorks Animation Group under Universal back in January 2017 and since then he’s been making a more efficient operation of the studio. Their next big release is How to Train Your Dragon: Hidden World on March 1, 2019 which will conclude the hit franchise that has amassed over $1.1 billion WW to date.
On the new release dates, DreamWorks will encounter competition as follows: On Dec. 22, 2021, a Wednesday before Christmas weekend Dec. 24-26, they’ll play against a Warner Bros. Animation title and a Disney live action title on the same day. On April 15, 2022, Easter weekend, there’s a WB event title. And on April 7, 2023, DWA faces no competition.
BRISTOL >> The international Little League organization is criticizing a New Hampshire manager’s decision to violate rules about mandatory play during a regional semifinal game.
Rules require every player to have at least one turn at bat, but New Hampshire Manager Jim O’Connell kept one player on the bench but during Friday’s game against South Portland American in Connecticut. Those who violate the rule are subject to a two-game suspension, but the New Hampshire team’s loss ended its season.
Little League International officials say they’re extremely disappointed with O’Connell and hope local officials will think twice about re-appointing him next year.
O’Connell did not respond to a request for comment Sunday. He told the Portland Press Herald that the player had declined a chance to bat in the fourth inning.
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50th Anniversary for Dan Gurney Sunday, June 18, 2017 will mark the 50th anniversary of Dan Gurney's victory in the 1967 Belgian GP, at Spa-Francorchamps. Chances are remote that it will duplicated. How many of us who were there are still kickin', please share your recollections? Sunday, June 18, 2017 will mark the 50th anniversary of Dan Gurney's victory in the 1967 Belgian GP, at Spa-Francorchamps. Chances are remote that it will duplicated. How many of us who were there are still kickin', please share your recollections?
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Police are appealing for help to find a missing man.
Martin O’Hara has been reported missing from Tal y Cafn in Conwy county.
The 35-year-old is described as being 6ft 1ins tall, of stocky build with a receding hairline.
Officers believe Mr O’Hara may be driving a blue Renault Megane car with registration place BG11 XVC.
Anyone who has seen him or has information about his whereabouts is urged to call police on 101 quoting reference V087584.
Michael Rains was found guilty of assaulting his neighbor over loud music. (Source: WAFF)
On Friday, a Marshall County jury returned a guilty verdict in an assault trial.
Michael Lane Rains was originally charged with first-degree assault, but the jury convicted him on the lesser charge of second-degree assault and trespassing.
Rains was accused of assaulting his neighbor in 2014 because of loud music. Prosecutors say Rains went over to Brad Fielder's home and hitting him in the head and face with a flashlight. Fielder lost some teeth in the attack.
Prosecutors argued Rains was angry over loud music coming from Fielder's home at about 12:40 a.m.
The judge said Rains cannot contact Fielder or his family while he waits for sentencing, which is scheduled for April 9.
Rains tried to argue it was self-defense, but that was denied.
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Kwara State Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed on Tuesday approved the appointment of Abdul-Azeez Muhammad as Special Assistant on Fulani Affairs to represent Miyetti-Allah in his administration.
The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Isiaka Gold, made this known in a statement issued on Tuesday in Ilorin, the State capital.
According to the statement, the appointment was driven by Governor Ahmed’s commitment to ensure harmonious relationship between herdsmen, farmers and other segments of the society.
It said that the appointment would also serve to ease communication between members of Miyetti-Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), the government and local farmers in the State.
The statement recalled that the decision to appoint a Special Assistant on Fulani Affairs was reached at the enlarged meeting of the State Security Committee held recently.
Halloween is still more than two months away, but that didn't deter three people from donning costumes to shoplift at the local Walmart, Swatara Township police said Monday.
They said Lamar Wall dressed as a bull, Dangelo Manns donned a werewolf costume and Jahsahn Dickson was disguised as a gorilla when they stole more than $561 in merchandise from the Grayson Road store around 1 p.m. Saturday.
All three were charged with retail theft and conspiracy, police said, while Manns and Dickson face added charges of fleeing to avoid apprehension.
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The Colorado Department of Corrections officer who allegedly sexually assaulted a child appeared in court Wednesday to be formally charged. Canon City resident Jeremy Gifford, 38, is facing charges of sexual assault on a child, aggravated incest, two counts of sexual assault on a child by one in a position of trust and unlawful sexual contact.
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White Bear Lake Man Found Living with Dead Bodies of Family Members for Nearly a Year
These bodies were found last year, but Kuefler was charged this week
WHITE BEAR LAKE, Minn. — Prosecutors say a White Bear Lake man lived with the decomposing bodies of his mother and twin brother for almost a year.
Sixty-year-old James Kuefler is being charged with interference of a dead body after her neglected to tell police his relatives died of natural causes.
These bodies were found last year, but Kuefler was charged this week.
Reports say the mother’s body was decomposed and skeletal while the brother’s body was “mummified.”
Authorities determined the mother, 94-year-old Evelyn Kuefler, died in August of 2015 while his brother Richard died earlier.
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YORK COUNTY, Pa.– A man is in critical condition after a shooting in York City.
According to police, at 10:50 a.m. on Tuesday, officers responded to a shots fired call at the intersection of Park Street and Park Place.
Upon arrival, they found a male victim that had been shot in the head.
He was transported to York Hospital via ambulance where he is in critical condition.
Police believe that this was not a random act of violence and that the victim was targeted.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Caledonia Mining Corporation Plc -
* Caledonia mining corporation plc: results for the second quarter and first half of 2017
* Q2 adjusted earnings per share C$0.189
* Remains on track to achieve the production target of 80,000 ounces by 2021 at its zimbabwean subsidiary, blanket mine
* Q2 gold produced 12,521 oz versus 12,510 oz last year
* Qtrly revenue $15.5 million versus $15.7 million
* Qtrly earnings per share 6.1 cents Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom)
Girls basketball takes center stage in Friday’s paper
Caitlyn Dasaro launches between two Essex defenders to get the Comets within two points of Essex with 46 seconds left Thursday night, scoring to make it 45-43. Lily McAllister also hit a couple of big scores for BFA in the final minutes, but the Hornets held on to split the rivals’ season series.
April 24 (Reuters) - Fairfax Africa Holdings Corp:
* FAIRFAX AFRICA INVESTS IN CONVERTIBLE BONDS OF ATLAS MARA LIMITED AND PROVIDES FINANCING TO PHILAFRICA FOODS
* FAIRFAX AFRICA HOLDINGS CORP - AGREED TO INVEST $16 MILLION IN ATLAS MARA SECURED CONVERTIBLE BONDS MATURING IN APRIL 2020
* FAIRFAX AFRICA HOLDINGS CORP - BONDS ARE SECURED WITH A PORTION OF ATLAS MARA’S SHAREHOLDING IN UNION BANK OF NIGERIA PLC
* FAIRFAX AFRICA HOLDINGS- IN CONNECTION WITH INVESTMENT, CO WILL EARN A STRUCTURING FEE EQUAL TO 3% OF AGGREGATE PROCEEDS OF DEBT FUNDRAISING
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Belleville Police have issued an arrest warrant for a Kingston man following a brief pursuit in the city's east end.
It was shortly before 7 p.m. Sunday when police responded to a driving complaint in the east end of Belleville. The suspect vehicle was located and when the officer attempted to pull over the vehicle, it sped off "in a dangerous manner crossing into the oncoming lanes trying to avoid the police."
A short pursuit ensued but was called off due to public safety concerns.
After an investigation, the identity of the driver was determined to be a Kingston man. A warrant will be issued for his arrest for charges ranging from dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, flight from police, breach of probation, using licence plates not authorized for the vehicle and driving while his licence was under suspension.
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The weather is great, the produce is amazing, and he has a lot going on. His two-year old restaurant, Birch , is still going strong in Hollywood.
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GREEN RIVER– The Green River Fire Department is helping out at the Sweetwater Speedway this year.
The GRFD is volunteering their time, their truck, and their equipment throughout the summer.
Members of the GRFD and the crash rescue truck will be on scene at each race during the season. Sweetwater Speedway racing runs from May through September.
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For those interested in the open-source Coreboot project that serves as a replacement to proprietary UEFI/BIOS, the videos from their European Coreboot Conference are now available.The European Coreboot Conference 2017 (ECC'17) was held in Bochum, Germany back at the end of October.It's taken some time to get the videos up, but they are edited and of good quality. Embedded below is the Coreboot keynote address.
The other ECC'17 videos can be found via the Coreboot YouTube channel . More information on the event from ecc2017.coreboot.org
2 injured in hazardous substances leakage in western Germany
Two persons were slightly injured in a leakage of hazardous substances from a freight forwarder in western Germany Monday evening.
The local Focus Online quoted the fire brigade as saying that in Emsland 20 liters of per acetic acid have expired on Monday evening, triggering a major alarm.
Almost 160 were deployed at the site, and the area was blocked off. Two people were slightly injured.
A fire brigade spokesperson said according to the current situation, there is no danger to the population. The affected hall is completely sealed, and the ventilation is closed.
The owners of restaurant Chester’s in Market Deeping have announced their plans for retirement.
Christine and David Weldrake have run the restaurant in Church Street since 2003. Restaurant manager Christine said: “We have had 14 fantastic years at Chester’s with amazing support and friendship from the people of Deeping.”
Head chef David said that the decision had been a difficult one to make, adding: “Many of our regulars have also become good friends and we will both miss running Chester’s but the time has come for us to take a well earned rest.”
The restaurant with rooms is based in a 17th century building, offering indoor and outdoor dining, a large well-equipped catering kitchen and six-bedroom accommodation - with associated bathrooms - including the owners’ own residential area.
Barker Storey Matthews is instructed as the selling agent.
For further details, please contact Barker Storey Matthews on 01733 897722 or e-mail jw@bsm.uk.com .
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Treasury Sanctions Venezuelan VP For Drug Trafficking Aid
The U.S. government has sanctioned Venezuela’s second-in-command pursuant to the Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act for allegedly aiding international drug traffickers, the U.S. Department of the Treasury said in a statement Monday. ...read more
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RAWALPINDI: The Inter-Services Public (ISPR) released special ‘milli naghma’ on the occasion of the 70th Independence Day.
The Naghma ‘Ae Watan Tera Bhala Ho’ depicts the alertness of Pakistan’s forces to safeguard country’s frontiers as well shows deep love of the people for the motherland.
The song is being received by the people warmly, which truly reflects the essence of national unity showing all the forces defending the motherland in extreme circumstances.
A beautiful and inspirational song! https://t.co/XxBBHPvN3s — Shafqat Amanat Ali (@ShafqatAmanatA) August 13, 2017
While Kevin Durant has no doubt received plenty of praise and congratulations following the Golden State Warriors NBA championship win , especially after he was named Finals MVP, he got a very special shoutout from none other than former President and noted basketball enthusiast Barack Obama .
In an interview on The Bill Simmons Podcast , KD revealed that the most surprising person to congratulate him following the big win was Obama. Apparently, the former president reached out to him after the game by sending a text through a friend.
Durant told Simmons that Obama's relayed message was "Congrats. Your defense was really good," but went on to admit that even after taking home the top honors in the league, getting a message from Obama was still a surprise.
"He told me to enjoy it, have some fun, you know, typical stuff," Durant said. "But I wasn't expecting that."
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There are some foods that may or may not be harmful in themselves, but Americans just eat too much of them. Sugar is certainly one of those as many of us grew up on heavily sweetened foods such as breakfast cereals, snack cakes and sweet drinks.
Townhall in Ohio City is hosting a forum called Not So Sweet: The Truth About Sugar. Dr. Jerrica Sweetnich (ironic name there!) will share some ideas about how sugar could be the culprit in chronic diseases such as autoimmune conditions and cancers, or at very least exacerbate them.
Admission is $6. Monday is also Townhall’s vegan night, so plan to come early or stay after and have something form their extensive vegan menu.
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A 49-year-old Waterloo man has been charged with careless driving and failing to stop at a red light after a crash Saturday in Waterloo.
Police say the man was in a grey Toyota heading west on Northfield Drive at Weber Street around 7 p.m. when he hit a black Dodge.
Both vehicles were demolished in the crash.
A 45-year-old Waterloo woman had to be extricated from her vehicle by the Waterloo Fire Department.
Both drivers suffered minor injuries.
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MUMBAI – Singer Guru Randhawa’s single “Lahore” has secured a spot in the Billboard Top 25 on YouTube. He says it was a dream to make it to the international list.
The song has been placed 21 on Billboard Top 25 on YouTube this week.
“It was my dream to feature on Billboard charts with my independent music. And that day is here. It gives me immense happiness. My entire team and fans who loved ‘Lahore’ are feeling very proud about our entry into Billboard world charts. I’m living the dream now,” Randhawa said in a statement.
“My independent singles were doing well. They made it to Bollywood and now in Billboard,” added the “Tu Meri Rani” hitmaker.
The list has songs by artistes like Ed Sheeran, Luis Fonsi and Bruno Mars.
Randhawa’s song “High Rated Gabru” will be featured in the “Nawabzaade” movie.
Protests continue in the West Bank city of Bethlehem following US President Donald Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital last week.
Thousands of Palestinians took part in protests over the weekend, across the West Bank, in Jerusalem and in the Wadi Ara region. 1,397 Palestinians were injured in protests and riots against Israeli security forces on Friday and Saturday, according to the Red Crescent spokeswoman, Erab Sukaha.
Widespread protests have also emerged in Muslim majority countries such as Turkey and Lebanon.
On display were pieces of art produced by the students in kindergarten through seventh grade. Historical artists such as Hokusai, Michelangelo and Keith Haring were all represented and paid tribute to. This 100 percent parent-run, school-supported program is a prime example of the importance of art in our children’s education. Techniques such as texture, space and form were all evident in the children’s pieces.
SAN FRANCISCO, March 19 (Reuters) - A woman died from her injuries after being struck by a Uber self-driving vehicle in Arizona, police said on Monday morning, and Bloomberg reported that the ride hailing company had suspended its autonomous vehicle program across the United States.
The accident in Tempe, Arizona occurred late Sunday or early Monday morning, Tempe police said.
‘Britain’s Got Talent’ comedian Robert White has landed a place in this year’s live final, after receiving the most votes from viewers at home.
When he was asked how it felt to have won the viewers’ vote, he jokingly told host Declan Donnelly: “Well, I was hoping to gig on Friday and Saturday as my rent goes out tomorrow and that empties my bank account.”
SAO PAULO, April 13 GPA SA, Brazil's biggest retailer, reported a 9.5 percent rise in first-quarter net revenue from its food division to 10.553 billion reais ($3.37 billion), according to a securities filing on Thursday.
Sales surged 28.8 percent in the Assaí cash-and-carry unit, but grew just 0.4 percent at the Extra and Pão de Açúcar supermarket chains. Via Varejo SA, the appliance division that GPA is looking to sell, separately reported a 2.2 percent rise in net revenue to 5.993 billion reais, as sales rose 4.2 percent at physical stores and fell 5.7 percent online.
($1 = 3.13 reais) (Reporting by Brad Haynes)
April 24 (UPI) -- A California sheriff's office received an early-morning visit from some local black bears that scampered off after being told the office wasn't open yet.
The video, recorded Sunday morning, shows Deputy Wroobel sneaking out into the parking lot at the Placer County Sheriff's Office's North Lake Tahoe station to get a closer look at some wandering bears.
"The sheriff's office opens at 9 a.m.," Wroobel says when he is close to the animals. "Come back then."
The bears then run off into the morning.
"Looks like the local bears are wide awake and hungry," the sheriff's office wrote on Facebook. "They seemed well-mannered; as soon as they were told we weren't open yet, they moved along!"
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s upset primary victory has produced a huge amount of punditry about the supposed radicalization of the Democratic party, how it’s going to hurt the party because her positions won’t sell in the Midwest (and how well would Steve King’s positions sell in the Bronx?), etc., etc.
As leader of Saudi Arabia, King Salman travels in rarefied air. On Wednesday, he found himself stuck in it.
As the Saudi king arrived in Moscow, the golden escalator he uses to disembark his plane malfunctioned, leaving him stuck halfway to the tarmac.
Salman and his retinue looked on in confusion for several moments, before the 81-year-old king began to descend the staircase step by step.
The Saudi king is in Russia to discuss the global oil market and Syrian crisis with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Luckily for the Saudi leader those meetings appear to be moving better than his escalator, as he and Putin agreed on Thursday to a deal for Russia's advanced S-400 missile defense system.
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The eucalyptus forests of Australia are famous as home to koalas. However, when mating season comes around it turns out they are not as cuddly.
Kylie Jenner and her longtime boyfriend Tyga pose for photos at the top of the Empire State Building on Tuesday (February 14) in New York City.
The 19-year-old reality star wore red to ring in Valentine’s Day in the Big Apple. She went back to her natural black hair after testing out several colors of wigs this week.
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“Happy Valentine’s ❣️,” Kylie captioned an Instagram photo of her giving Tyga a kiss on the cheek while looking out at the view of New York.
A juvenile was badly hurt last week in Natchitoches. The brother of a 12-year-old boy is accused of trying to kill him.
Natchitoches police arrested the 18-year-old who is now charged with First Degree Attempted Murder. His name has not been released.
Earlier reports had indicated the boy had been shot in the head in their home on Klaire Circle, but now police say he suffered blunt force trauma to the head. The victim is in stable, but critical condition.
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Cape Town - Local Afrikaans musician Steve Hofmeyr was admitted to hospital on Wednesday.
The musician wrote on Facebook: "I'm writing this from my hospital bed. I survived a blood clot through the heart and lung."
"Why? Because every now and then God sends an angel to remind me that I'm not going to live forever," he adds.
He goes on to say that he will back on the stage on Friday.
Read the full Facebook post here.
Steve's brother, André Hofmeyr, told Netwerk24 that the musician is "okay" following the health scare.
March 31 Ralph Lauren Corp:
* Ralph Lauren Corp - on March 31, 2017, co entered into an amended and restated employment agreement with Ralph Lauren, effective as of April 2, 2017
* Ralph Lauren Corp- new employment agreement has a term that ends on April 2, 2022,replaces Lauren's current employment agreement, dated June 26, 2012
* Ralph Lauren - under new employment agreement, Lauren will continue to serve as chief creative officer of co, executive chairman of board - sec filing
* Ralph Lauren Corp says Ralph Lauren annual base salary will continue to be $1.75 million
* Ralph Lauren Corp says Ralph Lauren will continue to have a target bonus opportunity in amount of $6 million for each fiscal year Source text (bit.ly/2oiT0Ta) Further company coverage:
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Arig swings into black for 2016
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Bahrain reinsurer Arab Insurance Group (Arig) swung into the black in 2016 as its underwriting operations returned to profit and investment income rose.
Bahrain- and Dubai-listed Arig did not disclose full fourth quarter figures but said it made a net profit in that period of $5.8mn, compared with a net loss of $5.8mn a year earlier. Fourth quarter gross written premiums more than doubled from $7.8mn to $18mn, it added.
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Chance the Rapper held a free concert in Chicago last night (August 13), where he streamed a special digital appearance from former President Barack Obama.
Related: Chance the Rapper Joins Kendrick Lamar for ‘No Problem’
In the video, Obama congratulates Chance for serving as the Grand Marshal of the city’s annual Bud Billiken parade, which is the oldest and largest African American parade in the country, according to Pitchfork.
The rapper gave away free tickets to the concert during his parade appearance earlier that day.
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Cornerstone Financial Partners LLC reduced its stake in shares of ON Semiconductor Corp by 3.2% during the first quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission . The fund owned 98,501 shares of the company's stock after selling 3,293 shares during the period.
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Talent Is Overrated: Top 10 Habits Of Mentally Tough People
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The Hopi girls and boys basketball teams took second place in the 21st annual Route 66 Holiday Classic Basketball Tournament Nov. 30-Dec. 2 in Williams, Arizona..
OTTAWA — Canada's national unemployment rate was 6.2 per cent in September. Here are the jobless rates last month by province (previous month in brackets):
— Newfoundland and Labrador 15.1 per cent (14.7)
— Prince Edward Island 9.5 (8.8)
— Nova Scotia 9.0 (8.9)
DETROIT (AP) — Audi is recalling about 391,000 cars and SUVs in the U.S. and Canada because the electric coolant pumps can overeat and possibly cause a fire.
The recall covers the 2013 to 2016 A4, the 2013 to 2017 A5, the 2012 to 2015 A6, and the Q5 SUV from 2013 to 2017. All have 2-Liter turbocharged engines.
The Volkswagen luxury brand says in government documents that the pumps can become blocked with cooling system debris, or moisture in the pump can cause an electrical short. No reports of fires are listed.
Dealers will replace the pumps at no cost to owners. Audi says redesigned parts won't be ready until November, but dealers will install a new version of the current pump until the redesigned ones are available.
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× Huntsville Police investigate convenience store robbery, man taken into custody
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Huntsville Police have taken a man into custody they believe to have robbed the Minit Man convenience store. It’s located at the corner of University Drive and Jordan Lane.
The clerk told police a man went into the store around 2:30 a.m. and took money out of the register. That man then left in an SUV.
Later, police found the vehicle in the parking lot of another convenience store about a mile away. That’s where an officer took the man into custody.
No one was injured in the incident.
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The native word for salmon, Ney-puy, means “that which is eaten” and the iconic fish and its habitat sustain California's largest tribe in ways that are both literal and metaphorical. How this tribe, from its rugged stronghold on the Redwood coast of Humboldt County, became an early adopter of California's cutting-edge carbon offset trade program speaks to the tribe's ambitions for its future and the state's ambitions for its signature environmental policy.
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Thompson RCMP are asking for the public's help in locating a missing woman.
Lisa Marie Donkey was last seen Thursday, Dec. 7, around 7 p.m. CT on Brandon Crescent in Thompson, Manitoba, RCMP say.
The 32-year-old woman has hazel coloured eyes, is five feet six inches tall and weighs 140 pounds. She was last seen wearing black sweat pants, a black sweater, and she had her black hair in a ponytail.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Thompson RCMP at 204-677-6909, or call, text, or submit a tip online to Manitoba Crime Stoppers.
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Keith Pompey and Marc Narducci dissect Joel Embiid’s comment and preview Game 5 of the 76ers’ Eastern Conference quarterfinals series against the Miami Heat.
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The Oakden Aged Care scandal has been officially slammed by ICAC's top investigator as a shameful chapter in South Australia's history.
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CHICAGO -- Guess who's still going strong? He's the creator "tae bo," the workout that actually worked: Billy Blanks.
Blanks is also the man who basically started the whole kickboxing workout movement. There would likely be none of that at your gym without tae bo and Blanks, and we're also loving his Celebrity Sweat series, with the fourth season coming out.
Billy joined the WGN Morning News team, along with Eric Fleishman from 'Celebrity Sweat'.
Okanogan County Sheriffs Deputies were once again called to the Blue Mountain Motel in Okanogan, this time for a drive-by shooting that took place Friday night. Witnesses said they saw a gray, four-door sedan at the motel a little after 10:00 p.m. that fired about four to six shots. Deputies were able to recover several shell casings from the scene. They also found a 1991 Honda Accord parked at the scene had several holes in it and they were able to recover one of the bullets from the vehicle. They also located a concrete block building which appeared had been hit by the bullets. Sheriff Frank Rogers says they’ve responded more than 200 times to motel over the past several years.
At this kindergarten on the edge of the world's largest refugee camp, there are no notebooks. When it's time to practice writing skills, children sit under a tree to doodle in the dirt while teachers use a blackboard.
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A B.C. mother is begging Albertans for help after her missing son was spotted in Banff, Calgary and Edmonton.
Many locals say they were not surprised to hear of the shooting that took place at a GOP baseball practice in Virginia early Wednesday. At least six people have been injured including GOP House Whip Steve Scalise, who remains in critical condition after being shot in the hip.
"The shooting is an everyday event anymore. These people have voters and people who vote against them and I think it's a natural consequence," said Town of Chenango resident, Anthony Sklanka.
Residents are also saying this should be a wake-up call.
"We're a very split country and it's about time we get the democrats to get off their fanny's and get moving and support Donald Trump and also some of the republicans," said Bainbridge resident, Kurt Stietz.
Other's say the media is to blame for the divide of people in the country.
"The country is divided by the news media. They're always giving out kinds of false information and spreading rumors about things that aren't true."
However, all agreed that it was a senseless act of violence.
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The View From Birmingham Voters in Alabama go to the polls Tuesday to elect a new senator. Kyle Whitmire, political columnist for AL.com, talks with Rachel Martin about what's at stake.
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KEMMERER, Wyo. (AP) — A 23-year-old man has pleaded guilty to kidnapping and killing a Utah train worker in Wyoming.
Dereck James Harrison entered his plea Monday during his arraignment in District Court in Kemmerer.
The Salt Lake Tribune reports (http://bit.ly/2oFRacD) that Harrison pleaded guilty to first-degree murder while perpetrating a kidnapping and kidnapping in the May slaying of 63-year-old Kay Porter Ricks.
Prosecutors agreed not to seek the death penalty in exchange for Harrison’s guilty plea.
Sentencing has been scheduled for May 17.
Harrison already is serving at least 30 years in a Utah prison after pleading guilty last year to tying up a woman and her four daughters in a basement.
Prosecutors say after that, he and his father snatched and killed a train worker while on the run from police.
His father, Flint Harrison, killed himself in jail.
Arsenal are set to sign Stephan Lichtsteiner
The Gunners have been speaking to Lichtsteiner’s camp in recent days about a free transfer from Italy.
The Swiss defender is free to leave Juventus as his contract expires this summer.
And details of his terms with Arsenal have emerged.
Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport claim an announcement is due on the centre-back joining the Gunners.
Lichtsteiner, 34, has spent the last seven years at Juve.
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno announced Sunday he would not renew the fire commissioner’s contract when it expires in 2018.
This announcement comes a few days after Sarno and Fire Commissioner Joseph Conant got into a disagreement over disciplining a deputy fire chief for violating a city ordinance.
Sarno said Deputy Fire Chief Glenn Guyer was given one year to move into the city after he was promoted, which he did not do.
The mayor said Conant should have disciplined Guyer for failing to move into the city because it directly violates a city ordinance. Last week, Sarno said Conant could potentially be punished for not disciplining Guyer, but did not say whether the dispute played a role in the decision not to renew his contract.
Sarno is reviewing the city’s residency requirement and promotional process to make sure this doesn’t happen again in the future. In the meantime, he said he will also begin looking for the fire commissioner’s replacement.
Rose Hill student wins statewide fire prevention poster contest
JACKSON, Tenn. — Olivia Smith, a third grader at Rose Hill School, took first place in a statewide fire prevention poster contest.
Local mayors and the Jackson Fire Department congratulated Smith at school on Tuesday. “I’m just feeling really happy, but I’m proud of other people too because they tried,” Smith said.
The fire department said Smith’s poster beat about 140 other entries from 42 schools across the state. “We wanted to recognize her because this is a very special treat that she would even be able to enter a contest like this and win,” Jackson Fire Department Public Educator Errick Merriweather said.
Smith’s poster encouraged people to make sure their smoke detectors are working.
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The Panthers threw the big money Kawann Short’s way this morning, but he wasn’t the only one signing.
The team announced that restricted free agent left guard Andrew Norwell had signed his tender, along with exclusive rights free agent center Tyler Larsen and punter Michael Palardy on the day they opened their offseason program.
Norwell had been tendered at the second-round level, as the Panthers were willing to pay him $2.746 million rather than risk losing the former undrafted rookie for nothing to save a million bucks.
Norwell was the one constant for the Panthers last year, starting all 16 games at left guard, the only start to finish the season in the position he started. They’re hoping that by putting free agent acquisition Matt Kalil beside him at left tackle and getting center Ryan Kalil healthy again on the other side that they can protect Cam Newton much better this year.
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MCCLAIN COUNTY, Okla. – Officials say they are still working to determine how human remains ended up near a drilling rig site in McClain County.
Around 8:15 a.m. on Thursday, an oil field worker called 911 to report finding human remains near a rig site around I-35 and Hwy 59, near Wayne.
Investigators said the remains appear to have been at the scene for quite some time.
McClain County Sheriff Don Hewett told News 4 on Friday that crews will be processing the scene for the next day or so.
Currently, Hewett says they are investigating the case as a homicide because of the circumstances surrounding the remains.
The remains will be transferred to the medical examiner’s office for identification and for an exact cause and manner of death.
More than two hours after crashing, a jackknifed 18-wheeler continues to block the westbound lanes of the North Loop at McCarty.The crash began just after 6am, backing up traffic on the first Monday of the new year.Emergency vehicles are still at the scene trying to move the truck, which now appears to cover only part of the North Loop.The truck previously blocked off all the lanes.Katherine Whaley said you can use I-10 as an alternate to save time.It was not immediately clear whether slick roads or something else caused the wreck, or whether there are any injuries.
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But Mwenifumbo said the demographic needs of Malawi cannot be compared to the two countries, such that the trip will just be a waste of resources.
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Michael van Gerwen and Gary Anderson ‒ the two greatest darts players on the planet ‒ meet at the Alexandra Palace for tonight's World Darts Championship final.
Anderson is aiming to defend his crown and win a third straight world title but will have to stop Van Gerwen, who won a staggering 25 trophies in 2016 alone.
Here, you can follow all the action with Sportsmail's BEN GROUNDS from the Ally Pally as the tournament's top two seeds go head to head for the £350,000 prize money.
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CALLANDER — At 5:29 p.m. Monday, March 19, a single vehicle collision has been cleared from Highway 11 northbound near Callander, according to OPP.
At 2:29 p.m. on Monday, March 19, a single vehicle collision on Highway 11 northbound at Highway 654 in Callander has OPP on scene.
More information as it becomes available.
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JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa's deputy president says anyone who acts corruptly must be punished regardless of identity, in a message reflecting national discontent with scandal-tainted President Jacob Zuma and his associates.
Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa made the remark on Tuesday as Zuma returned from an African Union summit in Ethiopia, where he made his own comments about corruption in Africa. Zuma acknowledged a problem but called it "quite exaggerated" at times and said entities outside the continent encourage African corruption for their own benefit.
Some members of the ruling African National Congress party are pushing for Zuma's early exit and say he shouldn't deliver the state of the nation address when parliament opens in Cape Town on Feb. 8. If Zuma speaks as scheduled, his speech likely would be met with protests.
Smartwatch prototype uses laser projection to turn your arm into a touchscreen
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon have developed a prototype for a next-gen smartwatch that vastly increases its capacitive touch surface area by projecting a touchscreen onto a user’s arm.
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One person was taken into custody following a domestic disturbance and SWAT response on Chicago's South Side Friday.Officers responded to a call about a person with a gun and saw two men flee into a building in the 7800 block of South Lowe Avenue.Police said as officers followed, one man turned and fired shots at them. SWAT teams were notified and were able to take the man into custody without incident. No injuries were reported. Police continue to investigate.
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Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr has revealed that the Super Eagles will suffer no more inferiority complex at the biggest stage following their exit from the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
Rohr who signed a two-year contract extension last year – also praised the mood within the camp despite the exit.
“I think the future is for Nigeria because the spirit is wonderful, big solidarity and you see in these difficult moments how great the spirit in the team is,” Rohr told BBC Sport.
“What they learned is to be better in the beginning of the match.
“We reacted well in all three matches in the second half, so our start must be better.
“Also – we should have no complex now. We have seen that we can win against good teams like Iceland. We had some mistakes of youthfulness, like conceding penalties, but all the time the team is in this collective spirit and I like it.”
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Katerra, a technology company redefining the construction industry, recently revealed details of its transformative end-to-end design and construction platform. Every building should not be a one-off prototype.
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Russian Journalist Weighs In On Country's #MeToo Movement In Russia, a small number of women have spoken out publicly against powerful men who they say have sexually harassed them. Journalist Daria Zhuk is one of them. She says a powerful politician sexually harassed her in 2014 and that Russian women can learn from the #MeToo movement in America.
TAIPEI: Taiwan has already reported four cases and critics are accusing the government of slow response. The Taiwan government was urged on Monday to issue its highest warning level as the bird flu outbreak continued its steady spread north.
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Yangon :Amnesty International is calling for a “strong resolution” over Myanmar’s treatment of its Rohingya Muslim minority, as the country enters the spotlight of a rare UN Human Rights Council special session later Tuesday. Ahead of the council’s session in Geneva, Amnesty urged members to keep the pressure on and said authorities in Buddhist-majority Myanmar are committing crimes against humanity that are continuing on a “daily basis”. “The Council must now step up and pass a strong resolution that sends a clear message to Myanmar’s government and military that their abhorrent treatment of the Rohingya must end immediately, and that perpetrators will not enjoy impunity,” said James Gomez, Amnesty’s regional director for Southeast Asia and the Pacific. Rights groups say people are still fleeing Myanmar, joining refugees who give consistent accounts of murder
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Place a rack in the middle of the oven and heat the oven to 400°F.
Place the lamb and onion in a 5-quart heavy lidded pot or Dutch oven. Sprinkle over 3 tablespoons of the spice mix and the salt and toss to coat the meat. Mound the tomatoes over the lamb, covering it completely. Place the pot over medium heat and cook until you begin to smell the spices, about 4 minutes. Do not stir. If using canned tomatoes, pour 1/2 cup hot water over the lamb.
Put the lid on the pot and transfer it to the oven. Cook for 1 1/2 hours. Do not stir.
Remove the pot from the oven and check the curry. The meat should be tender and the tomatoes collapsed. There should be about 1 inch of liquid in the bottom of the pot; if there is too much liquid, return the pot, uncovered, to the oven to reduce the liquid, 10 to 30 more minutes, depending on the amount of liquid. Stir the tomatoes into the curry and serve hot.
Recipe excerpted with permission from Istanbul & Beyond by Robyn Eckhardt (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2017)
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Drescher was released by the Cardinals on Monday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Drescher joined the Cardinals in early October to serve as the team's long snapper after Aaron Brewer broke his hand. Brewer is nearing a return from injured reserve, bringing an end to Drescher's time in Arizona.
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* Says 450,000 new shares will be offered to the company’s employees and 300,000 new shares will be offered through public offering
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Like squabbling siblings, New Zealand and Australia have close ties but also a rivalry that can sometimes turn ugly.
That tension spilled into politics on Tuesday, when Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop accused New Zealand's opposition Labour Party of conspiring to undermine her government, a claim New Zealand lawmakers say is "false" and "utter nonsense."
The unlikely dispute involves Barnaby Joyce, Australia's deputy prime minister. Joyce said Monday he'd been advised he was a New Zealand citizen and an Australian court was being asked to determine if he should be kicked out of parliament because Australia's constitution bans lawmakers from being dual citizens.
Bishop says Australia's opposition Labor Party used their New Zealand counterparts to raise questions about Joyce in the New Zealand parliament.
Alcantara cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Toledo on Monday, Anthony Fenech of the Detroit Free Press reports.
The move opens up a spot on the Tigers' 40-man roster ahead of the Rule 5 draft. Alcantara spent most of 2017 in the minors, posting a 3.62 ERA across 74.2 innings between Toledo and Double-A Erie. He struggled during a brief September stint with the big club, allowing seven runs in 7.1 innings of relief. He'll stick around as organizational pitching depth in 2018.
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NEW YORK — Washington forward T.J. Oshie has been fined $5,000 for cross-checking Pittsburgh defenceman Kris Letang in the neck.
The scuffle along the boards occurred at 19:40 of the second period in the Penguins' 7-4 win Friday night. Oshie was assessed a minor penalty.
President Donald Trump's labeling of a House-passed health care bill as "mean" is aggravating some of the conservatives he pressed to back it, even as Senate attempts to reshape the measure increasingly threaten to spill into July. "In terms of strategery, I hope he's just trying to motivate the Senate," Rep. Dave Brat, R-Va., said Wednesday, employing a mangled word used by former President George W. Bush.
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In a surprise move, U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May has announced plans for an early general election on June 8. In an unscheduled speech delivered Tuesday morning, May said an election is needed because other parties in parliament are opposed to the Conservative-led government's Brexit plans. "We want a deep and special partnership between a strong and successful European Union and a United Kingdom that is free to chart its own way in the world," May said. "Our opponents believe that because the Government's majority is so small, our resolve will weaken and that they can force us to change course. They are wrong," she added. May's Conservative party currently has a parliamentary majority of 17. Since taking office last summer, the prime minister has consistently ruled out a snap election. As recently as last month, her office said an early vote was off the table and there wasn't going to be an election until the planned ballot in 2020.
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Philadelphia will host the NFL Draft along the Ben Franklin Parkway in less than two weeks. NBC10 Investigative Reporter Mitch Blacher is tracking all of the security preparations.
SUNBURY –Instead of turning to sugary foods to brighten our mood, there’s other healthier options. Kathryn Long, a Registered Dietician at Weis Markets says whole grains are important, “So you want to be sure you’re eating nutrient-rich whole grains, and those carbohydrates, because those are what’s going to give you lasting energy. They’re not really going to give you those ups and downs like something that has a lot of sugar in it.”
Long says different produce items are a good source to boost your mood throughout the day, “Other foods that can help lift your mood include citrus, asparagus, and strawberries. All those are linked to lifting your mood.”
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Friday on MSNBC’s “Andrea Mitchell Reports,” network host Chris Matthews called the House Intelligence Committee released memo “a hit job.”
Matthews, said, “You know how odd this is, the fact that the legislative leadership is, in fact, going along with what’s really, sort of, a staff operation. Somebody decided to use Nunes to get this information out last spring. They did it again this time. I’m very suspicious about the authorship. The way it’s written, it seems like it’s almost—they were hired guns to go after the enemies of the president, his targets. The first item here, the first paragraph, Comey, McCabe, Rosenstein, they are the bad guys, they signed on to this one or more times, numerous times.”
He added, “This is not normal politics. This is a hit job here.”
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There's a reason why the term 'alpha dog' is in the English lexicon.
And a clip uploaded to YouTube earlier this week illustrates the idea perfectly.
The video shows a playful chihuahua named Feivel energetically playing with the much larger Loki on top of a bed belonging to a couple from from Great Falls, Montana.
Showing some confidence, Feivel stands on his hind legs and repeatedly pounces on Loki's face, much to the annoyance of the larger dog.
That is until Loki clutches the chihuahua's head underneath his long outstretched paw, shutting down Fievel in his tracks.
Luckily for the chihuahua, Loki lets him off light, lifting his paw to an excited Feivel resuming his playful bouncing.
A video uploaded to YouTube this week shows a playful chihuahua hilariously get shut down
The clip shows the playful pup repeatedly pounce on Loki, a much larger dog's face
Showing some confidence, Feivel stands on his hind legs and continues his jumping on Loki's head
A fire heavily damaged a two-story shop/storage building at a residential property in Odell Friday night, Jan. 26.
Greg Borton, Wy’East Fire District chief, said fire crews responded to the blaze in the 3400 block of Dethman Ridge at about 6 p.m.
“There were large flames you could see from Highway 35,” Borton said.
All valley fire departments responded, as well as a Mid-Columbia Fire medic unit. Crews knocked down the fire in about an hour, but stayed several more hours to completely douse it. Damage was extensive, including a boat and boxes of materials such as clothing.
No firefighters or renters in the home were hurt in the fire.
The owner plans to rebuild, Borton said. The cause of the fire is under investigation, but was suspected to be electrical in nature and started on the west side of the structure.
Chris Noble, who grew up in the Florida Keys, will be one of the 20 castaways competing on ‘Survivor’ this season. The CBS show marks its 36th season with the theme of ‘Ghost Island,’ premiering at 8 p.m. Feb. 28. Robert Voets CBS
An Evansville man is the Vanderburgh County Jail charged with child molesting.
Police say the victim was nine-years-old when the crimes started.
They say 37-year-old Robert Birdwell is also accused of recording the acts.
Officers say he told them it's not the first victim he's accused of molesting.
Court records don't show any other child molesting arrests for Birdwell, but they show several prior arrests for battery.
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LEONARDTOWN, Md. — Authorities say a military helicopter has crashed in southern Maryland.
Maryland State Police spokesman Sgt. Davaughn Parker said a Black Hawk helicopter crashed in Leonardtown. The crash occurred just before 1:30 p.m., CBS Baltimore reports.
Parker says state police have sent two medevac helicopters to the scene to assist.
Kevin Bowen, who works in the pro shop of the Breton Bay Golf and Country Club in Leonardtown, says he saw the helicopter “flying kind of low” and then “saw it spinning” before it went down between the third and fourth holes of the golf course.
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COLUMBUS, GA (WTVM) - A 31-year-old Veteran of the Muscogee County Sheriff's Office says she was fired from her bailiff job earlier this week because of social media posts.
Margaret Richardson's husband Stephan posted numerous comments over the weekend on the Columbus Georgia Concerned Citizens Facebook page about conditions at the jail, like "Sheriff Tompkins, why didn't you take this whole situation into your own hands as it's in your yard."
Sheriff Tompkins called it a personnel issue and says, "The employee was a bailiff, which is a part-time position. She is not scheduled to work at this time. We have 40 bailiffs and 40 reserve deputies who also work on an as-needed basis."
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The BBC has released a video of the spectacular 2016/2017 New Year’s Eve fireworks display in London that kicked off from the Thames Embankment as the clocks on Big Ben struck midnight. Here’s the full track list of the music, which included some of the performers we lost in 2016.
The BBC also released a 360º video of the fireworks display.
Vianden, a pretty town in northeast Luxembourg overlooked by an imposing castle, is surrounded by forests, the source of the item that’s feted on the second Sunday of October each year.
The Veiner Nessmoort, or Vianden Nut Market, offers an array of products incorporating locally harvested walnuts, from breads to cakes to cheese, served up in a fair-like atmosphere. A specialty associated with the market is the Veiner Nossdroepp, a liqueur made from small green walnuts that is reputed to be an excellent digestive. Local and Luxembourgish dishes are served up on site, while bands provide the musical backdrop.
The market takes place from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 15. Entry is free. Vianden is located about one hour’s drive west of Bitburg, Gemany. Several parking areas located outside the town center are served by free shuttles. Learn more at www.visitluxembourg.com/en/place/specialevents/veiner-nessmoort
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J. Cole’s fifth album, KOD, has broken Apple Music’s record for streams in the first 24 hours in the US with 64.5 million streams on its first day, Apple tells The Verge. KOD surpassed the previous record holder, Drake’s Views, by nearly 1 million streams. Seven out of the top 10 most streamed songs in a 24-hour period on Apple Music are now from KOD.
Apple Music pulled in 66 percent of the first-day streaming market share for KOD in the US, and 60 percent worldwide, continuing its run of major first-week streaming totals when it comes to hip-hop and R&B artists. Somehow Apple Music — which has 120 million fewer users than Spotify — continues to give its top competitor trouble with releases in the world’s most popular genre of music.
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The bomber jacker really is a fall essential. They’re light, so they’re easy to carry around or tie around your waist in the event the sun peaks through the clouds, but provide just enough warmth when it starts to get chilly. And luckily, the past couple years street style stars have really embraced this form of outerwear—and we couldn’t be happier about it. Worn super-oversized with arms rolled up or shrunken, these guys work just as well with a slinky dress as they do with a pair of shredded jeans—and they’re also really, really comfortable which is always a win.
Plus, a good bomber encompasses just the right amount of tomboy and streetwear, both of which are finding their way into women’s fashion right now, and they’re available pretty much anywhere, at every price. Keep clicking through the slideshow to see our picks for bomber jackets that are $100 or under.
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Police in Canada’s biggest city are piecing together witness accounts and surveillance video trying to determine why a driver plowed a rented van along a crowded sidewalk, killing 10 people and injuring 15 in what many said seemed a deliberate attack.
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NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The 8-year-old niece of pop star Britney Spears, who was injured in an all-terrain vehicle accident, still isn't well enough to return to school but was able to take Valentine's Day treats to her class in Louisiana Tuesday.
Eight-year-old Maddie Spears-Aldridge is the daughter of Spears' sister, actress and singer Jamie Lynn Spears.
According to a post on Jamie Lynn Spears' Instagram account, the girl was happy to see her friends again. Jamie Lynn Spears wrote that her daughter still isn't ready to go back to school but doctors cleared her for the Valentine's Day visit.
The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office says Maddie was submerged in a pond inside the all-terrain vehicle Feb. 5 and nearby family members couldn't free her. An ambulance service arrived and pulled her out.
She was released from the hospital last Friday.
METHUEN, Mass. (WHDH) — A 9-year-old boy in Methuen is facing serious charges after police said he brought a loaded pellet gun to school.
Police said a teacher found the gun Friday during a backpack search at Methuen Comprehensive Grammar School. The boy allegedly told the teacher he had something in his backpack that he should not have in school.
This comes less than two weeks after a 10-year-old Methuen boy allegedly fired a BB gun at two school buses. Police said the incidents are unrelated but parents are urged to be more vigilant with their children.
School officials did not respond to a request for comment from 7News.
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× Walter Jacobson’s Perspective 12/25/16: Illinois’ Mass Exodus
Walter Jacobson gives his perspective on the over 37,000 Illinois residents who moved away from the state this year, and how it is effecting tax revenue, funding, and the ongoing feud between the local democrats and republicans.
April 20 Atara Biotherapeutics Inc-
* Atara Bio announces positive interim results from ongoing phase 1 trial of the autologous version of ata188 in patients with primary and secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (ms) at the american academy of neurology (aan) annual meeting 2017
* Atara Biotherapeutics Inc - look forward to further development of autologous ata188 for patients with ms
* Atara Biotherapeutics Inc - expected initiation of both phase 1 allogeneic ata188 trial as well as our phase 3 trials of ata129 in second half of year.
* Atara Biotherapeutics Inc - no patient in trial experienced progression of disability; there was no worsening in edss Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
AUDUSD closed back above 0.7528. Yesterday’s sell trade was directly stopped out. According to my system, medium term trend already turned up, price also closed back above upper band. It should be a moderate buy signal.
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Didn’t the world collectively reject Nazism like seventy years ago?
1. The town of Charlottesville, Virginia experienced unhinged violence over the weekend as counter-protestors clashed with neo-Nazis and Trump supporters of the like. The man accused of ramming his car into a crowd of peaceful counter-protesters, killing one, is said to be a Nazi sympathizer. More here.
2. Australian deputy prime minister, Barnaby Joyce, is at risk of losing his position after the discovery that he holds a dual citizenship in New Zealand. More here.
3. Heavy flooding has claimed the lives of at least 175 people in India and Nepal, with millions more affected. More here.
4. SpaceX is launching to the International Space Station with some ice cream (and some important documents). Musk knows where it’s at. More here.
5. There may have been a Venezuelan plot to kill Sen. Marco Rubio, who’s been extremely critical of the Venezuelan government. More here.
LANSING, Mich. (AP)  The Michigan Supreme Court has turned away the appeal of a former Rotary Club president convicted in the murder of his wife because prosecutors say he wanted to devote himself to a secret sexual bondage lifestyle that involved other women.
The court issued an order Tuesday regarding the appeal from Bob Bashara. The trial revealed that Bashara hosted men and women at a sex dungeon under a bar called the Hard Luck Lounge and went by bondage nickname "Master Bob."
Bashara's wife, Jane, was strangled by a handyman in their Grosse Pointe Park garage in 2012. Her body was discovered in her Mercedes-Benz in a Detroit alley.
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South Korea adds several North Korean groups and individuals to its sanctions list in a largely symbolic move that is part of efforts to cut off funding for the North’s weapons programs. [Read More]
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May 3 Align Technology Inc
* Align Technology announces $50 million accelerated stock repurchase program
* Align Technology Inc - repurchase of $50 million of Align's common stock part of company's $300 million stock repurchase program announced on April 28, 2016
* Align Technology Inc - Align has agreed to repurchase $50 million of its common stock through Wells Fargo, with an initial delivery of about 261,000 shares
* Align Technology - transaction is expected to be completed approximately three months from may 3, 2017 and will be funded with company's cash on hand Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Several U.S. states are asking cybersecurity experts to re-examine state and utility networks after a malware code U.S. officials say is linked to Russian hackers was found on a Vermont utility's laptop This story was written by Washington Post staff writers Kimbriell Kelly, Wesley Lowery, Steven Rich, Julie Tate and Jennifer Jenkins. Despite ongoing national scrutiny of police tactics, the number of fatal shootings by officers in 2016 remained virtually unchanged from last year when nearly 1,000 people were killed by police.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Asymchem Laboratories Tian Jin Co Ltd
* Says it signs framework agreement to invest 600 million yuan ($90.07 million) in pharmaceutical project
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Last week, I was listening to our good friend Joe Graedon from the People’s Pharmacy on my local NPR station. He had a researcher on who was talking about the different kinds of fat and what they do to your body. One of the things she pounded on was the reduction of calories needed when you lose weight. According to her research, if you lost 5% of your body weight you would need to consume 10% less calories just to maintain that plateau. This could be one reason many of our patients gain weight back after we work so hard to get it off.This week in our Disasters Averted, we look at how a patient can lose the weight and keep it off.
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Tennessee Valley (WDEF) – A Brief Warm-Up Today, More Cold Air Tomorrow.
Clear skies through the morning with temperatures dropping to around 30°. Colder once you get away from the city.
A temporary warm spell today with highs in the lower & middle 50s for Monday afternoon, with lots of sunshine.
Overnight tonight, look for a few more clouds and temps not quite as cold. Lows will be in the low & mid 30’s.
Tuesday: Another surge of cold weather will arrive, with more below average temperatures. Cloudy skies expected early, & sunshine returns for the afternoon.
Highs near 40° for both Tuesday and Wednesday. Wednesday morning lows in the low 20s. More sunshine for Wednesday afternoon.
Mainly dry weather is expected for much of the week with a few clouds mixed in. Temperatures back in the 50s by the upcoming weekend.
If you can’t watch the big game on television, you can do so on your phone or computer — without having to be a Verizon customer.
Verizon announced that it has signed a new distribution deal with the National Football League to stream games of local interest from pre-season to playoffs on Yahoo, Yahoo Sports and go90 — all platforms being owned by Verizon’s media subsidiary, Oath — in addition to the NFL Mobile app. Streams start from January 1, 2018.
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The telecom is promoting its sponsorship of the NFL, noting its Verizon Up rewards program awarding experience packages for the Super Bowl, Pro Bowl and NFL Draft as prizes.
Previously, Big Red’s customers were the only ones to be able to stream matches on mobile. AT&T-owned satellite television provider DirecTV remains the only carrier of out-of-market games.
A SECOND WORLD WAR bomb left behind by the American army was detonated on Isla Iguana, district of Pedasí, Los Santos Province on Friday morning, February 2.
Isla Iguana was one of the numerous military bases’ installed by the US military in Panama after it entered the global conflict in 1941.
The explosive device was located, on January 29, by a Ministry of the Environment park ranger working in the wildlife refuge.
Visits to the island were suspended and fishermen were banned from the area.
However, Miguel Batista, mayor of Pedasí, reported – via Twitter – that travel to the island will resume on Saturday.
Cheyenne City Council approves $600K to attract new airline
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — The Cheyenne City Council has approved spending $600,000 to help land a new airline to bring commercial air service back to the city.
The money approved on an 8-0 vote Tuesday night would be combined with county, state, federal and private money to form a "minimum revenue guarantee" designed to help an airline avoid losing too much money when it takes a chance on a new market.
The Wyoming Tribune Eagle reports that the county is expected to pledge up to the same amount in the coming weeks. The Cheyenne Airport Board has $200,000 in federal money and plans to apply for $580,000 more from the state.
The city has been without regular commercial air service since Great Lakes shut down in March.
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Scientists have created a robotic arm to translate spoken words into sign language gestures so that deaf people can understand what is being said. ASLAN stands for Antwerp’s Sign Language Actuating Node - and the robot can be 3D printed from 25 pieces of plastic, meaning it costs as little as £400 to make. The robot is called ASLAN and works by receiving information from a local digital network, then checking for updated sign languages from all over the world.
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NHP says there is an overturned truck on 395 south of Riverview in Douglas County They say the northbound lanes are blocked.
Nevada Department of Transportation says there is a crash on US-395 between 4th St and Esmeralda Ave in Minden Nevada. The road is closed in both directions. They estimate that it will open at about 6:30 PM
Earlier today, Nevada Highway Patrol said there wa two tractor trucks that jackknifed northbound on 395, between Stead and Red Rock.
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Today's archive page is from Aug. 13, 1934.
The championship cinder track motorcycle competition will resume at Thompson's Stadium. The riders will be competing for the usual cash purse, as well as points in both the Trophy Cup event and the All Around Championship point standings.
The first event will be a return match between Goldie Restall and George Matheson. A second event will bring together Palmer Tamburro and Crocky Rawding.
Bogota, Colombia: The piercing sound of horns and cheers of Colombia's fans fell silent after their World Cup dreams were shattered in a nail-biting last-16 loss on penalties to England.
The teams faced a shootout after Colombia's Yerry Mina scored one of his signature headed goals in stoppage time to cancel out England captain Harry Kane's 57th minute penalty and the score was still level at 1-1 after extra time.
England have a traditionally poor record with penalties - they were the team's undoing at the 1990, 1998 and 2006 World Cup, as well as the 1996, 2004 and 2012 European Championship. But coach Gareth Southgate's team prevailed 4-3.
England will face Sweden in the quarter-finals.
The game was rowdy, earning players a flurry of yellow cards, and Colombia vociferously protested the call that lead to Kane's goal, the England forward grappling with Carlos Sanchez before the Colombian pushed him to the ground.
LOT Polish Airlines could see its rapid growth pace slow down as Warsaw Chopin Airport reaches capacity. “I think the biggest challenge for LOT is airport capacity. All our new long-haul flights are doing well and are fully booked. Further growth depends on how we manage capacity restrictions at Warsaw. It is obvious the airport is nearing capacity,” CEO Rafał Milczarski told ATW on the sidelines of the IATA AGM in Cancun last week. Located in central Europe, LOT has started to ...
Triggs received a second opinion from Dr. Keith Meister on his forearm, which confirmed that he is not dealing with any structural issues, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
This was a positive development for Triggs after he was forced to pause a rehab assignment just over a week ago due to a tingling feeling in the fingers of his injured arm. He will now be shut down for 10-to-14 days before being reevaluated by team doctors. Because of his setback, Triggs will likely remain sidelined for the rest of July, though more will be known after he's reassessed.
Virginia's Kyle Guy, center, passes the ball around Matthew Moyer, left, and Oshae Brissett, right, in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Syracuse, N.Y., Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018. Virginia won 59-44. Nick Lisi AP Photo
Summer is the time of year when big male-dominated action blockbusters roam the multiplexes like lumbering dinos in “Jurassic World.” Which means we can expect more harebrained movies based on...
The Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority has asked federal nuclear regulators to not grant Florida Power & Light’s request for two new reactors at Turkey Point, citing FPL’s “poor track record.”
On Thursday, the FKAA sent a letter to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission that was extremely critical of FPL’s operations at the nuclear power plant at the...
Written by BAFA winner Peter Moffat, The Last Post follows a British Army unit fighting a Yemeni insurgency in Aden in 1965.
Jessica Raine plays Alison Laithwaite, a glamorous young woman who is stuck in a troubled marriage with Lt. Ed Laithwaite (Stephen Campbell Moore).
The actress believes her character struggles to cope with being surrounded by so many serious military officers.
“She is witty but she hums with dissatisfaction and she’s on a path of self-destruction littered with downed gin and tonics,” Jessica said.
GALVESTON, Texas — The Galveston County District’s Attorney Office has filed charges against a man accused of crashing a stolen car into a house, killing a 13-year-old resident, during a police case over the summer.
Frederick Degrassa York, 19, was arrested Thursday and charged with murder in connection to the death of Kenneth Edmond III.
The Galveston Police Department was responding to several hotel burglaries across the island on June 18 when officers spotted the suspect in a stolen vehicle. Police signaled for the vehicle to stop, but investigators said the driver continued to speed away.
During a high speed police chase, the vehicle went off road and crashed into a home near 28th Street and Avenue K. Edmond, who was inside the home, was killed and the suspect ran away on foot.
After an extensive investigation, York was later identified as the driver and a warrant was issued for his arrest.
The suspect is now in custody at the Galveston County Jail, where his bail is set at $150,000.
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Carlos Santana has issued a statement regarding controversial comments he made regarding Beyoncé.
Santana got into hot water when he insinuated Queen Bey lost to Adele at the GRAMMYs because she couldn’t sing.
Related: Carlos Santana on Beyoncé’s GRAMMY Loss: ‘She’s Not a Singer’
“I would like to clarify a comment that was reported when I was doing an interview for some upcoming shows in Australia & New Zealand,” he wrote.
“My intent was to congratulate Adele on her amazing night at the Grammies [sic]. My comment about Beyoncé was regretfully taken out of context. I have the utmost respect for her as an artist and a person. She deserves all the accolades that come her way. I wish Beyoncé and her family all the best.”
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AUSTINTOWN — Police arrested a man for possession of fentanyl during a traffic stop early Sunday morning, according to a report.
Police pulled over a car for reportedly crossing the center line, and the driver consented to a search.
Cametrius Adams, 23, of Youngstown, a passenger in the vehicle, attempted to conceal something during the search. Officers allegedly recovered a vague containing a brown powder and rock substance that later tested positive for fentanyl.
D'Anthony Brown, 23, of Youngstown, was driving the car. He initially provided police with someone else's driver's license when asked for identification. His own license was under suspension.
Brown was charged with obstructing official business, driving under suspension and failure to stay within marked lanes. Adams was charged with felony drug abuse fentanyl.
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Keith Lemon has denied he has tried to crack the US.
A mockumentary follows the star’s journey as he tries to land his dream job hosting a chat show in Los Angeles.
But the comedian, after surprising Susanna Reid and Piers Morgan by crashing into the Good Morning Britain studio, told the ITV show: “I’m not really trying to break America…
“I mentioned James Corden as a joke,” he said of the British star who has cracked the US with his talk show. “‘He did it so I can do it!’…
“It’s not real, it’s a comedy programme, I’m not real.”
The Celebrity Juice star, real name Leigh Francis, also added: “In real life I’m highly intelligent, not a dingbat!”
Coming In America, launching on ITV2 on Thursday, features Sharon and Jack Osbourne and Emma Bunton among its guest stars.
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Before Bret “Hit Man” Hart was schooling opponents in a WWE ring, he was getting some education of his own as a film student at Mount Royal University in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
This Friday, The Excellence of Execution returns to campus — a far cry from the notorious Hart Family Dungeon where he honed his in-ring craft — to receive an honorary Bachelor of Physical Literacy degree.
I enrolled at @mountroyal4u in 77 to learn film. I ended up taking a different path that allowed me to see the world while representing Calgary and Canada. I am extremely proud to receive an honorary Bachelor of Physical Literacy from Mount Royal University this Friday #MRUGrad pic.twitter.com/mqqi36ZSBc — Bret Hart (@BretHart) May 30, 2018
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Congressional GOP Divided Over Immigration, Some Willing To Work With Democrats Vulnerable House Republican are forcing their leaders to schedule votes on immigration to try to stave off a blue wave in November. But their support for a moderate approach that includes a path to citizenship puts them at odds with President Trump's midterm strategy.
Refinery29 took a trip down pop culture memory lane to recreate some of Rihanna’s most iconic beauty looks.
From the edgy asymmetric bob she rocked in 2009’s “Umbrella” music video to her regal all gold everything Met Gala look circa 2015, she’s delivered tons of inspiration over the years.
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LONDON, Feb 2 (Reuters) - The European Union’s overall system of clearing houses for securities remained resilient for extreme, simulated market shocks, the bloc’s securities watchdog said on Friday.
The results of the second EU-wide stress test showed the system could cope with several users of clearing houses defaulting at the same time coupled with extreme market shocks, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) said in a statement.
On an individual basis, Spain’s BME Clearing showed a minor shortfall of required pre-funded resources under one aspect of the test, ESMA said.
ICE Clear Europe’s pre-funded resources would be enough, but these would only marginally cover the simulated stress losses, ESMA added.
Clearing houses are backed by pre-funded default funds and stand between two sides of a stock, bond or derivatives trade, ensuring its completion even if one side of the transaction goes bust. (Reporting by Huw Jones; Editing by Amrutha Gayathri)
Blink-182 is getting a residency at the Palms Casino Resort called "Kings of the Weekend" starting in May.
The pop-punk band features Mark Hoppus on vocals and bass, Travis Barker on drums, and Matt Skiba on the guitar. They're known for songs like "All the Small Things," "I Miss You," and most recently "Bored to Death."
Blink-182's 16-show residency comes as part of the recently announced $620 million property-wide overhaul at the Palms.
Dates for "Kings of the Weekend" include the following:
May 26-27
June 8-9, 15-16, 23-24
October 26-27
November 2-3, 9-10, 16-17
Tickets for the show start at $59 and go on sale this Friday. You can purchase tickets here.
Iowa State star ends Arkansas-Little Rock’s Sweet 16 dream DENVER — Georges Niang’s first NCAA Tournament ended in tears. His second in injury. His third in bitter disappointment. His fourth has been by far the most satisfying. Iowa State’s...
Yale will cover vs. Duke -- and 4 more red-hot NCAA selections DES MOINES, IOWA – Me and Mrs. Hoops – who filled out her first-ever bracket this week – have the same number of Final Four teams remaining. And that’s all...
Why to root for Little Rock: bombs-away star, hand-shattering coach DENVER — He hit The Shot Heard ’Round Little Rock And Beyond, and Josh Hagins doesn’t want it to end Saturday night against Iowa State. It was Hagins, as fearless...
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Jim Fetzer, a former Marine Corps officer, has published widely on the theoretical foundations of scientific knowledge, computer science, artificial intelligence, cognitive science, and evolution and mentality.
McKnight Professor Emeritus at the University of Minnesota Duluth, he has also conducted extensive research into the assassination of JFK, the events of 9/11, and the plane crash that killed US Sen. Paul Wellstone.
The founder of Scholars for 9/11 Truth, his latest books include The Evolution of Intelligence (2005), The 9/11 Conspiracy(2007), Render Unto Darwin (2007), and The Place of Probability in Science (2010).
Beach residents have mixed reactions to the announcement that Publix Super Markets, Inc. will be opening an Emerald Isle location. "Putting directly next to another grocery store and having Lowe's Foods less than five minutes away is a bit ridiculous in my opinion," she said.
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SEWING WITH NANCY, TV's longest- running sewing program, continues the tradition of bringing the best in contemporary sewing, quilting and home decorating ideas to public television viewers. Join Nancy Zieman and her guests as they share their love of the sewing arts by exploring the latest ideas in one of the country's most popular crafts.
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Expert woodworker and engineer Matthias Wandel demonstrates how to make a wooden domino row building machine.
The machine works by pushing a magazine full of dominoes forward along the table while a slider pushes them out one at a time as the machine slowly drives along.
DLA Real Estate Chair Says Follow Global Money
Law360, Minneapolis (October 6, 2017, 11:19 AM EDT) -- United States real estate continues to be viewed as a safe haven by foreign companies, and as real estate investment becomes more global, law firms should adapt and position their practices to be able to handle such complex cross-border transactions, DLA Piper's U.S. real estate chair John Sullivan told Law360 in a recent wide-ranging interview.
Sullivan said that despite the political turmoil playing out now in Washington, foreign institutional investors still see the U.S. as one of the best and safest places to park their capital....
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See Evanescence like you’ve never seen them before: accompanied with a full orchestra! This week listen to Mix 94.1 to see Evanescence on October 14th at The Pearl at The Palms Resort! “Synthesis Live” will feature a reimagining of some of Evanescence’s best-loved songs with the spotlight on full orchestra, electronics combined with the band and Amy Lee’s virtuoso piano and voice. So listen to Mix 94.1 all week to be there. But if you don’t want to wait, tickets are on sale now!
Laura Ingalls Wilder’s name will be removed from a major literary award over how the author of "Little House on the Prairie" depicted minorities in her books. The decision to nix her name on the award, changing it from the “Laura Ingalls Wilder Award” to the “Children’s Literature Legacy Award” comes after a unanimous vote by the Association of Library Service to Children’s board.
Once again, progressives use revisionism to alter the world to fit their standards and to signal their virtue. Book burnings must be under consideration. As Conrad said, the horror, the horror.
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HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Gina McCarthy, the former administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, is reuniting with her old colleagues in Connecticut to work on clean energy issues.
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy announced Monday that he is appointing McCarthy to serve as a member of the Connecticut Green Bank’s board of directors. The quasi-public entity is charged with developing programs to finance and support investment in green energy for residential, municipal, small business and large commercial projects.
McCarthy previously served as commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection under former Gov. M. Jodi Rell. The agency is now called the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.
A Boston native, McCarthy held numerous positions in Massachusetts state government, culminating as deputy secretary at the Massachusetts Office of Commonwealth Development until 2004.
Brooks Pairing Food & Wine, 101
In this class Chef Abby will give you the simple tools to navigate food and wine pairings with success and confidence. You’ll taste through selected wines and bites as well as sensory elements that are highlighted in the wines. You’ll find out what works well together as well as how to avoid what does not. You’ll take away the knowledge of just how easy it is to make your own perfect pairing at home with friends.
Examples include: Salt, fennel pollen, olive oil, Chile pepper paste, charred/smoked meat, honey, salty aged cheese.
Tickets: https://www.vinovisit.com/partners/brooks-wine/events/44485-sensory-101-dec-16/.
Net worth: $20 million Country: Spain
King Felipe VI slashed his own salary by 20 percent in 2015 to $267,447, according to CNBC. But that's peanuts to what the king of Spain is worth. In fact, the royal family has eight royal palaces and five royal county residences at their disposal, although Spain's National Heritage group manages them, according to Business Insider.
Spain's royal family also reportedly likes to vacation to this particular hot spot during the summer. The family's royal lifestyle still cost the country $8.9 million in 2015, just as it did the previous year.
These venues have been critical to the growth of the local music scene, providing places outside of commercial venues for musicians to experiment. What follows are twelve of the most important DIY spaces to have emerged in Front Range cities since the turn of the century.
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The Genesee County Economic Development Corporation has talked about a plan to fix up the Mueller Quaker plant in Batavia. 170 people lost their jobs when the $200 million plant closed in 2015, but a new company wants to reopen the plant and bring 230 new jobs to Batavia.
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A lifetime of good financial decision can all be undone with a few poor financial decisions that have long term impacts. Sometimes the biggest key to financial success are the actions you avoid rather than the actions you take. Our financial expert, Andy Mattingly is in studio to discuss financial regrets to avoid.
LARGO, Fla. (WFLA) – The Largo Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding a 71-year-old woman with dementia.
Carol Albers was last seen at The Barrington assisted living facility at 901 Seminole Blvd.
Albers is described as a 5 feet 1 inch white female with gray hair and brown eyes, weighing approximately 150 pounds.
She was wearing a blue shirt, gray shorts, and slip-on tennis shoes before she disappeared.
Albers suffers from dementia, is hearing and learning disabled and walks with a limp.
Police said Albers is on foot and has no relatives in Florida,
Police were unable to provide a photo of Albers.
Anyone with information on her whereabouts should call the Largo Police Department at 727-587-6730 immediately.
Lazio's Luiz Felipe (R) vies for the ball with Mario Mandzukic of Juventus during the Italian Serie A soccer match between SS Lazio - Juventus FC, at Olimpico stadium in Rome on March 3, 2018. EPA-EFE file/MAURIZIO BRAMBATTI
Lazio's Brazilian defender Luiz Felipe signed a contract extension until 2022, the Serie A team announced on Monday.
Luiz Felipe, who will turn 21 on Thursday, joined Lazio in 2016 and played on loan with the second-tier club Salernitana last season before returning to Serie A.
William George (Bill) Thornbury
February 14, 1940 – October 5, 2017
Bill will be always remembered by his loving family: wife Marilou, daughter Kara and son-in-law Benjamin Solberg, daughter Kate and son-in-law Michael Stewart, grandaughters Allyson and Samantha Stewart and Tessa Solberg, sister Betty Molnar (Bob Wallace), as well as many cousins, sister and brothers-in-law, nephews and nieces.
Bill was born and raised in Victoria. He moved to Port Alberni to teach at A.W.Neill and Alberni District Secondary Schools for 34 years.
He retired to Qualicum Beach. Bill was a “home and family” man who enjoyed boating, fishing and travel with friends and family.
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Sandra Bergstom (c), 17, a Rotary-sponsored exchange student from Sweden, is shown around Westport’s Old Mill area today by her parent host Fides Ostbye (r) and daughter Camilla, 12. Sandra will complete her senior year at Staples High School. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com
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Chris Hughton’s Seagulls are back in the top flight for the first time since 1983.
Albion chief executive Paul Barber said: "We hoped to have one of the big clubs for our first home game. We look forward to welcoming Pep Guardiola and his superstars here in August.
"You always start looking at groups of games to see if you have a tough run or less tough run.
"The group of games at the end of the season, when you have got Spurs, Manchester United and Liverpool in the last four matches, is tough, (also) a way to Chelsea and Newcastle over the Christmas and New Year period is going to be tough.
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Casselberry residents are about to get a new comfort food spot.The former Patsio's Diner location, located at, will be demolished and replaced with the new Metro Diner in June.This will be the fourth Metro Diner location to open in the Orlando area, joining the East Orlando and Altamonte Springs locations, as well as another location coming soon to Kissimmee.Metro Diner was conceived in Florida, opening its very first location in Jacksonville in 1992, and this new location is part of a five-year plan to open around 15 more locations in the Central Florida area.
BRASILIA, March 30 The Brazilian government will track incoming inflation figures to potentially revise its inflation target for 2018 and decide on a goal for 2019, Finance Minister Henrique Meirelles said on Thursday.
Traders have bet increasingly on a lower target as inflation eased in recent months, weighed down by Brazil's worst recession on record. Meirelles told reporters the government still expects the economy to grow in the first quarter, despite an unexpectedly steep contraction late last year. (Reporting by Silvio Cascione; Writing by Bruno Federowski; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
Solo, the Dulquer Salmaan starring anthology film had a dream release in Kerala, by hitting around 225 screens on its release days. Popular film-maker Bejoy Nambiar made his Malayalam directorial debut with Solo, which has been receiving positive to mixed reviews from the audiences and critics.
But sadly, the Tamil version of Solo which is a bilingual movie was pulled off from the theatres after the releasing day due to the theatre strike in Tamil Nadu. However, the Malayalam version of the Dulquer Salmaan movie has made a great opening at the Kerala and GCC box offices, and has already earned the hit tag.
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Mark F. Piepenbrink, 62, died at 1:45 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018, at his home in Alton.
Visitation will be 4 p.m. until service at 5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 5, at Gent Funeral Home in Alton. A celebration of life will begin at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9, at the Alton Owls Club, 227 Blair St.
CARLIN, Mary – Daughter of John and Bridget, sister of Susan Coyle, aunt of Seamus and Pius, cousin of Mary Tourish; housekeeper to the priests of the Waterside, to Monsignor Ben Kielt, Father John Convery and father Kevin Mullan.
We can be with Mary in love and prayer in Drumquin Parochial House until noon on Wednesday and then from 3pm at Seamus’s home at Castlethird, Carrigans.
We will entrust Mary to God through the Eucharist in All Saints Church, Newtowncunningham on Thursday at 2pm and lay her to rest nearby with her parents to await the resurrection of all God’s creatures.
Northwest Neighbors Network (NNN), a nonprofit organization formed to help seniors age in place in South Snohomish and North King counties is hosting an informational presentation this Friday Feb. 17 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. at the Edmonds Library, 650 Main St.
Learn how NNN plans to help community members stay living as long as possible in the comfort and security of their own homes or apartments, with support from neighborhood volunteers of all ages and pre-screened professionals.
NNN’s service area includes Edmonds, Mountlake Terrace and parts of Lynnwood south of 196th Street Southwest.
“Light refreshments and engaging conversation will be cordially served,” the group’s announcement says. To learn more, visit www.northwestneighborsnetwork.org.
NEW YORK — A French-Italian crew has won the first leg of the Atlantic Cup by reaching New York an hour and a half ahead of an American crew after sailing 648 nautical miles from Charleston, South Carolina.
Skipper Catherine Pourre and Pietro Luciani on Earendil sailed into New York ahead of the American crew of Amhas, Micah Davis and Rob Windsor.
Earendil moved into the lead after a long, intense battle with Amhas. The French-Italian duo played the conditions perfectly, allowing it to gain a tactical and speed advantage after gybing in from the Gulf Stream to race along the New Jersey shore.
The second stage of three-stage race, to Portland, Maine, begins Saturday. The race will cover 1,008 nautical miles and is being sailed in Class40s.
SMU is targeting former Cal coach Sonny Dykes for its head coaching vacancy, according to a report from Sports Illustrated's Bruce Feldman:
A deal with Dykes is expected to be wrapped up as early as Monday, the source said.
Dykes, who went 19-30 in four seasons in Berkeley (2013-16), spent the 2017 season as an offensive analyst at TCU. Prior to Cal, he coached Louisiana Tech from 2010-12, going 22-15.
At SMU, Dykes will take over for Morris, who left the Mustangs to take over at Arkansas. Morris 14-22 in three seasons heading up SMU.
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March 31 Navinfo Co Ltd:
* Sees net profit for Q1 2017 to increase by 50 pct to 80 pct, or to be 49.7 million yuan to 59.6 million yuan, compared to net profit of the same period in 2016 (33.1 million yuan)
* Comments that increased sales of main business, decreased amortized cost for stock ownership incentive, as well as new wholly owned unit performance are the main reasons for the forecast
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A Bedlington woman, who is affected by cancer, has raised a grand amount for charity through a fund-raising event.
Anne Brookes, along with friends and family, helped raise a £4,051 for Macmillan Cancer Support, which will make an enormous difference locally to people with cancer.
The event at Netherton Club in Bedlington was a 1960s disco night.
Macmillan provides funding for a variety of roles and services in Northumberland – there are currently more than 50 Macmillan professionals in the county.
Sarah Goldie, Macmillan fund-raising manager in the county, said: “As Macmillan is a charity, we absolutely rely on donations to fund vital cancer services. We could not do this without people like Anne fund-raising for us.”
For more information about how to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support, contact 0300 1000 200 or fundraising@macmillan.org.uk
WATCH: Trump Mocks FBI, Asks If There Are Any ‘Infiltrators’ At His Rally
President Donald Trump alluded to the allegations the FBI placed an informant in his 2016 presidential campaign at a rally in Tennessee Tuesday.
“How do you like the fact they had people infiltrating our campaign? Can you imagine?” Trump said to the roaring crowd. “Can you imagine? People infiltrating our campaign. Is there anybody in this big, beautiful arena right now that’s infiltrating our campaign? Will you please raise your hand. That would take courage, huh?” – READ MORE
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The Chicago Blackhawks have not scored a goal through the first two games of their series against the Nashville Predators, which is a less than ideal strategy to win a playoff series.
The drought continued through the first period of Monday’s Game 3 in Nashville, and after Johnny Oduya’s clearing attempt didn’t find net, the Blackhawks might never score again.
Oduya’s clear took a weird deflection off the boards with Predators goalie Pekka Rinne was behind the goal expecting to receive the puck.
Rinne alertly noticed the odd bounce and flung to stop the puck as it was headed towards goal all while staying behind the goal. It would have been a cheap goal, sure, but the Blackhawks would take any goal at this point. Instead, it turned into a sensational save.
That’s how you know things are going poorly.
Update: THE BLACKHAWKS SCORED.
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In recognizing the 10 years of commitment from one local Boy Scout on Sunday, June 4, members of the Wrightsville Beach's Boy Scout Troops 232 said it wasn't just Pryce Dickens' dedication and hard work that earned him the title of Eagle Scout, but also his always positive attitude. "Whenever he's asked to do something, he always does it with a smile," said Steve Boehling, Scout Master of Troop 232.
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Century 21 Magellan partnered with Boise Autism Moms to rent out the ice skating rink at The Village at Meridian in order to hold a sensory- friendly skate experience. Village Coffee donated hot chocolate for the skaters.
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NEW LONDON, Conn. (AP) — Police in Connecticut are trying to track down an 18-year-old to ask him about a deadly shooting over the weekend.
New London police say they want to interview Jamir Johnson in connection with the shooting. He has not been named as a suspect.
They are investigating the death of a man who was found Saturday afternoon in a basement apartment with a gunshot wound to the head.
Investigators are awaiting confirmation of the deceased man’s identity. His name will be released when family members have been notified.
Taraji P. Henson, Jussie Smollett, Bryshere Y. Grey, Gabourey Sidibe and Sierra McClain talk about how to give the perfect hug.
× Ole Miss QB Shea Patterson commits to transfer to Michigan
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi quarterback Shea Patterson says he will transfer to Michigan.
Patterson made his commitment in a tweet on Monday after visiting the Ann Arbor, Michigan, campus last weekend . Patterson is recovering from a right knee injury that cost him the final month of last season, but he should be ready to compete in 2018.
In seven games, Patterson passed for 2,259 yards and 17 touchdowns, with nine interceptions. The sophomore was one of the top recruits in the 2016 class.
Ole Miss was hit with NCAA sanctions two weeks ago that included a bowl ban next season. The NCAA said Mississippi’s seniors could transfer without sitting out next season, as is usually required. Patterson does not qualify for that but could petition the NCAA to be immediately eligible.
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A 17-year-old boy is recovering in hospital after being thrown off a sea-doo on Lake Erie Tuesday.
Air ambulance was called to Turkey Point after off-duty officers witnessed the incident.
The officers and other bystanders immediately helped pull the boy from the water before he was taken to hospital in London.
His injuries are described as serious but non-life threatening.
Provincial Police are reminding everyone to put safety first whether on land or water.
× Police: Person dead, 5 injured in car accident near Eagle Creek
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – IMPD confirms that they are at the scene of a fatal car accident involving multiple injuries on the northwest side.
The scene is near Eagle Creek Park on W. 56th St and Reed Rd.
Police confirm 5 people have been injured and transported to the hospital.
Police are investigating another accident nearby in which a driver fled, it’s unclear at this time if the accidents are connected.
We will update this story as we receive information.
CHICAGO (AP) — The number of voters casting early ballots for the Illinois primary has far exceeded the number who voted early four years ago.
Information compiled by the Illinois State Board of Elections shows more than 330,000 people had voted as of Sunday, and election officials say thousands more were casting ballots on Monday. The total in 2014 was just over 200,000.
While some of the increase may be due to increased awareness of and comfort with early voting, election officials say it’s also because of the large number of competitive contests on the ballot.
Voters are choosing nominees for governor as well as congressional, attorney general and other races.
In Cook County, a Democratic stronghold that includes Chicago, the number of early votes cast is almost three times the 2014 number.
MIAMI (AP) — Florida prosecutors say they will seek the death penalty against school shooting suspect Nikolas Cruz in the fatal shooting of 17 people at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
The office of Broward County State Attorney Michael Satz filed the formal notice Tuesday. The 19-year-old Cruz is scheduled for formal arraignment Wednesday on a 34-count indictment, including 17 first-degree murder charges.
Cruz’s attorneys have said he would plead guilty if the death penalty was not pursued in the Valentine’s Day massacre. The action by prosecutors Tuesday does not necessarily mean a plea deal will not be reached.
The only other penalty option for Cruz is life in prison with no possibility of parole.
Baku. 11 November. REPORT.AZ/ So far, more than 172.245 tons of products have been handed over to cotton gathering points in Azerbaijan.
Report informs citing the State Statistical Committee.
Notably, totally, 88.596 tons of cotton were collected in Azerbaijan in 2016. Compared with the previous year, cotton seed sown in more by 2.7-fold - 136,413.2 hectares this year. Saatli (23.507 tons), Bilasuvar (21.119 tons), Barda (17.977 tons), Aghjabadi (16.392 tons) and Sabirabad (15.522 tons) lead cotton harvesting in the country.
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The tough final climb up the Cauberg hill has been cut from this year's Amstel Gold Race cycling classic, with organizers saying the move should create a more open race.
Climbing specialists often wait until the short but steep Cauberg shortly before the finish line to make their move in the race that passes through the rolling hills of Limburg province.
Race director Leo van Vliet says he now hopes "to create a more open race, which leads to more potential winners and the attacking riders will have more chance."
Fans of Dutch climbs will still get the chance to see riders going up the Cauberg - the racers have to climb it three times during the April 16 event.
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From the stunning views on the Wild Atlantic Way to the Northern Lights and everything in between, Ireland has some of the most breathtaking sights on earth.
To celebrate International Day Of Happiness, we put together a list for you.
Whether you're looking to explore the country or venturing to Irish shores from overseas, here is the ultimate checklist of must-do attractions.
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WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland's Senate has backed legislation regulating Holocaust speech that has sparked a diplomatic dispute with Israel and calls from the United States for a reconsideration of a bill seen as threatening freedom of speech.
The bill proposed by Poland's ruling conservative party calls for up to three years in prison for any intentional attempt to falsely attribute the crimes of Nazi Germany to the Polish state or people. It exempts artistic and research work.
Saying the bill defends Poland's good name, the senators voted early Thursday 57-23 to back the bill with two abstentions.
To become law, the bill requires approval from the president, who supports it.
Israel sees the move as an attempt to whitewash the role some Poles played in the killing of Jews during World War II.
Darchinyan had just two losses, to Nonito Donaire in 2007 and Joseph Agbeko in 2009.
On December 12, 2009 at Agua Caliente Casino in Rancho Mirage, California, super flyweight champion Vic Darchinyan, from Vanadzor, Armenia, defended his WBC and WBA titles against Tomas “Gusano” Rojas, from Veracruz, Mexico. Darchinyan, aptly nicknamed Raging Bull, was 32-2-1 at the time, with his two losses coming at the hands of Nonito Donaire in 2007 and Joseph Agbeko in 2009. Rojas, 31-11-1, hadn’t fought such starry competition. But if he wanted to see stars, welcome to Darchinyan’s world…
The Brookland Fire Department has a new set of wheels to add to their fleet.
According to Chief Steve Beck, they recently purchased a 2017 Ford service truck for $47,000.
They also received a $42,000 loan from Evolve Bank to make this happen.
The truck will be used to respond to medical and motor vehicle accidents and transportation to classes and meetings.
Beck said the goal was to replace a 37-year-old 1981 Ford van they've been using for the last 25 years.
The purchase will allow the department to maintain their ISO rating of class 4 as well as help with serving 8,000 Craighead County citizens.
Beck said they are very thankful for the support of the community.
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WASHINGTON, March 30 U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Paul Ryan said on Thursday he understood President Donald Trump's frustration with Republicans' failure to agree on healthcare legislation to replace Obamacare.
"It's very understandable that the president is frustrated that we haven't gotten to where we need to go," Ryan told reporters when asked about Trump's tweet saying the conservative House Freedom Caucus was blocking the party's agenda and vowing to fight them if they did not get on board.
Ryan said about 90 percent of Republicans supported the party's healthcare bill and only about 10 percent opposed it. (Reporting by Susan Cornwell and Doina Chiacu; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
Rangers have confirmed the appointment of Barry Scott as a Director on the Ibrox board.
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Rangers have appointed a new director to the Ibrox board. Picture: John Devlin
Scott, who is based in Hong Kong, was named in January 2016 as one of three benefactors who had contributed to the £6.5 million loan paid to Rangers in a bid to pay off Mike Ashley and help pay for the day-to-day running costs.
Chairman Dave King along with the ‘Three Bears’ - Douglas Park, George Letham and George Taylor - provided most of the cash with Scott, fellow Hong Kong-based fan Andy Ross and director John Bennett adding to the total.
A brief statement on the club’s website said: “We are pleased to announce the appointment of Barry Scott as a director of Rangers International Football Club PLC.
“Barry is a successful businessman and lifelong supporter of the club.”
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BEIJING (AP) — The former head of China's sprawling Anbang Insurance Group is appealing his sentence of 18 years in prison for fraud.
A lawyer for Wu Xiaohui told The Associated Press on Wednesday that his client would seek to have the charges against him dismissed.
Lawyer Chen Youxi said the charges were not supported by evidence. He declined to say more.
Anbang acquired global assets including New York's famed Waldorf Astoria Hotel before Wu was sentenced to prison earlier this month. The Shanghai No. 1 Intermediate People's Court said Wu pleaded guilty to fraudulently raising billions of dollars from investors.
The court also ordered the confiscation of 10.5 billion yuan ($1.6 billion) in assets from Wu, under whom Anbang discussed doing business with President Donald Trump's son-in-law and adviser, Jared Kushner.
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) - City of Champaign employees are giving back to the community for Public Service Recognition Week.
Public Service Recognition Week is May 6-12.
On Friday, employees will be working on a Habitat for Humanity home build.
The build will be in the 1200 block of W. Church St. in Urbana.
(Reuters) - India’s top aluminium producer Hindalco Industries Ltd reported a 17.7 percent rise in quarterly profit on Friday, helped by higher metal prices.
Profit rose to 3.77 billion rupees ($59.11 million) in the third quarter ended Dec. 31, from 3.21 billion rupees a year earlier. bit.ly/2BNEJRa
Revenue from operations for the company, which also manufactures copper products and fertilisers, rose 11 percent to 110.23 billion rupees.
($1 = 63.7800 rupees)
Parade Director Jim Beauchamp & Queen Event Coordinator Christine Booth join Global’s Laura Casella in studio to talk about Hudson’s upcoming Saint-Patrick’s Parade Queen selection.
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PSV Eindhoven have a verbal agreement to sign Argentine talent Maximiliano Romero, a player who has long been on Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger's radar.
Romero currently turns out in his native Argentina for Velez Sarsfield and has repeatedly been linked with moving to Europe.
Arsenal were claimed to be on the verge of signing him as a 16-year-old in 2015, but a serious knee injury ended any deal hopes, while earlier this year it was claimed Wenger is still monitoring the striker.
But it is PSV who are rapidly closing in on taking the 18-year-old to Europe.
According to Dutch daily the Eindhovens Dagblad, PSV have a verbal agreement in place to sign Romero, though there is still work to do.
BUT OF COURSE: A prominent Senate Republican is pushing a plan to inject $10 billion a year for three years into ObamaCare exchanges.
Two of them, actually. Neither name — Lamar Alexander or Susan Collins — will surprise you.
PM Nawaz Sharif is the constitutionally elected PM of Pakistan and a seasoned politician who should be conversant with letter and spirit of the constitution, whose oath he has taken to uphold and protect.
The threatening posture and tone of some his supporters, ever since Supreme Court started hearing Panama Case is doing more harm to him than the scathing criticism done by his vocal opposition.
With loyalists like Nehal Hashmi, Daniyal Aziz, Abid Sher or the duo set of Khawaja ministers in his cabinet, PM Nawaz does not need his enemies to inflict harm and taint his image.
What purpose do these statements serve other than giving credence to Justice Asif Saeed Khosa’s judgement and his reference to Mario Puzo’s Godfather?
No individual is indispensable and proof of this lies in the billions that lie buried in graveyards.
Change of individuals in role of leadership is an inbuilt part of democracy and when time comes, one must bow out with grace.
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Harris County first responders were kept busy as flood waters continued to rise to devastating proportions around Piney Point Village, Texas, some 12.5 miles west of downtown Houston. (Aug. 27)
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – A Salina man has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for producing child pornography.
Michael N. Rodenbeek, 54, was sentenced Friday. He pleaded guilty to two counts of producing child pornography. In his plea, he admitted using an iPhone camera to surreptitiously record videos focusing on the genitals of a 10-year-old victim and a 9-year-old victim.
The recordings were made without the victims’ knowledge.
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Albert Robert Boscov, of Reading, Pa., passed away on February 10, 2017, at his home, surrounded by his family and the many well-wishes of his extended family of Boscov's communities and employees. Albert was the beloved husband of Eunice Boscov, whom he met in the Adirondacks pretending to be a children's book writer .
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MOWEAQUA, Ill. (WAND) - The Moweaqua American Legion and Moweaqua Boy Scout troop came together Monday at Central Park to honor and pay their respects for those who have passed.
In this ceremony, the scouts and legion collect flags prior to memorial day and have a ceremony to honor the flags that were in need of proper burial.
The tradition of the flags have been going on since the 1970s and every year more people come together to honor the flags, sing the national anthem and pay their respects.
Moweaqua troops hope to get more people to be involved next year and donate more flags that deserve honor.
The show is back with more crazy antics from the judges and unexpected contestants. ABC News' Will Ganss breaks down the best moments.
The New York Giants (0-4) are looking for their first win of the season when the Los Angeles Chargers (0-4) come to MetLife Stadium in Week 5.
There are plenty of reasons to be concerned with the Giants’ prospects. They haven’t instilled much faith at the quarter pole, having lost four consecutive games.
Let’s take a look at five causes for concern when the Giants host the Chargers in Week 5:
Giants have significant injuries
This seems to be a theme each week: the Giants have some big names featured on their injury report. Center Weston Richburg (concussion) and running back Paul Perkins (rib) have already been ruled out for Sunday’s game.
The Giants also have Olivier Vernon (ankle) listed as questionable, and there is a good chance he doesn’t suit up after not practicing at all this week.
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Someone tell Fred Matiang’i that once a Court Order is issued, it must be obeyed unless and until it is reviewed either by the same Court or by a higher Court.
There can never be debate about whether to obey or not to obey.
It does not matter that the Order seems unreasonable (to him) or obviously flawed or whatever. It must be obeyed. A Court Order is a Court Order.
It is not an opinion. It is not a suggestion. It is not an advice. It is not a request. It is an Order.
It must be obeyed
UNLV Hockey returns home Friday night for their first home game since the mass shooting on Las Vegas Boulevard.
The Rebel hockey team will hold a special ceremony honoring all the victims affected by Sunday's tragic incident, including one of their own.
Officials said Assistant Head Coach Nick Robone suffered a gunshot wound to the chest while attending the Route 91 Harvest Festival. He was admitted to the intensive care unit at Sunrise Hospital.
Robone remains at Sunrise for his recovery and the team said they will be accepting donations for his medical costs.
A silent auction will be held at the game with Vegas Golden Knights merchandise, a 50/50 raffle and UNLV T-shirts for sale to benefit the Robone family.
The puck drops at 7:30 p.m. at the City National Arena in Summerlin and the team will also accept donations on a GoFundMe account set up for Robone.
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Sedona, left, and Sienna Haverlock check out the “Discovering Nature” display of scarecrows assembled by the Holden/Lake Chapter of the Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalists Saturday during the 2012 “Goblins in the Park” event at Holden Arboretum. This year’s “Goblins in the Garden” event is Oct. 7 and 8 at the arboretum. The not-so-spooky Halloween celebration includes decorated gardens and family-friendly activities. For more information, visit www.holdenarb.org/event/goblins-in-the-garden. News-Herald file
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CATS suspends Saturday night, Sunday morning service over Nate concerns
BATON ROUGE – CATS will suspend public transportation service at 6:30 p.m. Saturday due to concern over Nate.
Public buses will not run between 6:30 p.m. Saturday and noon Sunday. Bus service will resume Sunday at noon, the agency said in a news release.
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It's a glow-in-the-dark adventure! Grab a blacklight and help search for something in the Sonoran Desert! And learn about a goliath fish!
He is the founder of Gawad Kalinga, which means "to give care" in Tagalog, and tomorrow night Tony Meloto will be the keynote at the Filipino Community of Guam Ball. A press conference was held Thursday afternoon at the Hyatt Regency Guam. Meloto talked about GK, which is a Philippine poverty alleviation and nation-building movement. The overall mission? To end poverty for 5 million families by 2024.
"It was only in 1999 when we built the first community, I came to realize that I'm Catholic...the god I believe in came as a squatter. Maybe my purpose in life particularly, is to love the squatters and help them have a decent shelter. I realize that his Father was a carpenter and so maybe I should be a builder of homes and communities," he said.
The FCG Ball, which is sold out will be held tomorrow night at the Dusit Thani Guam Resort.
Two soldiers martyred, 3 hurt in NWA blast
MINRANSHAH: Two soldiers were martyred and three others sustained injuries in a remote-controlled bomb attack on their vehicle in Dattakhel tehsil of North Waziristan Agency (NWA), official sources said.
They said that the militants had planted the explosive device on a roadside in Dattakhel to target the security forces.
They said that the blast occurred when a vehicle of the security forces was passing through the area. As a result, two soldiers including a Lance Naik Momin and a soldier Saleemullah were martyred on the spot while three others Sardar Akbar, Shakir and Asim Mukhtiar were wounded in the attack. The injured soldiers were shifted to a hospital in Miranshah, the administrative headquarters of North Waziristan, the sources added.
While meeting with reporters at the Winter Meetings on Monday, Brewers manager Craig Counsell said Woodruff is expected to be in the picture for a rotation spot when spring training begins in February.
There are at least two moving parts that could significantly alter Woodruff's path to an Opening Day spot in the rotation. First, the Brewers could add pitching help via trade or free agency this winter. Second, Josh Hader's role is yet to be determined. Even if Hader is stretched out as a starter and the Brewers add another arm (or two) during the winter, Woodruff will almost certainly remain stretched out to compete for one of the final spots in the rotation with the likes of Brent Suter and Junior Guerra.
Robert Snodgrass gave Hull City a half-time lead but three second-half goals for West Brom meant a comfortable home win.
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Thousands of Santas turned the Capital red and white yesterday to raise money for a children’s charity.
Runners of all shapes and ages took part in the annual Edinburgh Santa Fun Run & Walk 2.5km, starting and finishing in Princes Street Gardens.
The Santa Run in West Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh. Picture: TSPL
The crowd braved sub-zero temperatures for the event, which this year was raising money to help children through the charity When You Wish Upon a Star.
The race started at 11am after a special Christmas warm-up, with prizes offered for best-dressed dogs and pushchairs. Volunteers also carried out bucket collections on Princes Street before, during and after the event.
Charity When You Wish Upon a Star aim to grant the wishes of children between the ages of two and 16 living with life-threatening illnesses.
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BLACKMAN TWP., MI - A man was killed Thursday night when he crashed an all-terrain vehicle into a large boulder.
Daniel Neelis, 48, died Oct. 5, when the Polaris Ranger he was driving struck the boulder outside his home, Blackman-Leoni Township Public Safety Director Mike Jester said.
Rescue crews were called to the area of Elliot Road near M-106 at 8:34 p.m. where they found Neelis, who was dead, Jester said.
The crash is currently under investigation. An autopsy has been scheduled to determine if any medical conditions or substances may have contributed to the crash, Jester said.
Later today Penn State will play in the Rose Bowl against USC. One of the cooler traditions attached to the Rose Bowl is the Tournament of Roses Parade, which made its way through the streets of Pasadena hours before kickoff. Naturally, the Penn State Blue Band was one of the main attractions in the parade.
The Rose Parade also had this wonderful show from the Martin Luther King Jr. High School marching band (from Georgia)…
… and surfing dogs!
Man, do I love a parade.
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Brittany Covington, a 19-yr-old Chicago woman, was arrested after kidnapping a disabled white boy and posting footage on Facebook live. She received community service and no jail time…which has white folks pissed, naturally.
Music » Chamber music shows will begin with a trio and close with the full orchestra.
This week's Paradigm Chamber Orchestra performances will be like two concerts in one.
On the first half, violinist Gerald Elias, violist Joel Rosenberg and pianist Jeffrey Price — three musicians who have collaborated with one another, but never played together as a trio until now — will play a set of chamber-music staples, with the cello part adapted for viola. Then Rosenberg will lead the chamber orchestra in two major works.
The program kicks off with Mendelssohn's first and best-known piano trio, noted for its "distinctly virtuosic piano part," Rosenberg said. "You'd think it's almost a piano concerto with string accompaniment. Mendelssohn is often perceived as a somewhat conservative classicist, but this piece really reaches into the Romantic era." Rosenberg said the piece's second movement, in particular, is reminiscent of the composer's well-known "Songs Without Words."
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From the very start of his tenure, rumors have been swirling that Sean Spicer — press secretary, compulsive gum-chewer, and White House lint-roller-in-chief — is not long for the job. A new article over at CNN examines the likelihood of his departure, his career history, and his psyche. It also reveals his office décor. Ready?
Three weeks after the inauguration, the only things adorning the White House press secretary’s shelves are a framed picture of himself at the podium, a book on Naval Special Warfare (he’s in the Reserve), and a Super Soaker commemorating the infamous “Saturday Night Live” skit in which he, played by an enraged Melissa McCarthy, berated reporters while dousing them with soapy water.
This might actually be a step up from his apartment, where he presumably only has a mattress on the floor, a Godfather poster, and a set of novelty shot glasses from his buddy Dave’s bachelor party.
Take a look inside the room West Australian lotto winners get to visit.
Take a look inside the room West Australian lotto winners get to visit.
Lotto winners: two WA tickets worth more than $500,000 in Saturday night’s draw The West Australian
There are two winning tickets from WA in Saturday night’s lotto draw, each worth more than $500,000.
While half a million dollars isn’t likely to send you into the ranks of the mega-rich, it’s a lot more money than the lucky winners had before Saturday night’s draw!
The two WA tickets were among eight national winners of draw 3813, held on Saturday 3 February, with each taking home $513,902.85.
The winning numbers were 23, 11, 24, 13, 27 and 12. The supplementary numbers were 31 and 22.
ROCKFORD, MI -- Thousands of people whose names graced the wall of Rockford's Corner Bar will be relieved to learn their accomplishment won't be forgotten with a fire that destroyed the popular restaurant.
In addition to posting nameplates on the walls celebrating customers who could down 12 hot dogs in a four hour sitting, the restaurant kept an electronic database.
It was welcomed news shared on The Corner Bar's Facebook page, along with an announcement the restaurant's iconic sign had been saved, as the brick building came down.
"More things to be grateful for...our iconic sign remains intact. Also, if you've been wondering...we have our Wall of Fame on a database so all the names have been saved," the Facebook message read.
There was a sense of relief by one customer, who clearly cherishes his bragging rights.
"I don't need to eat 12 hot dogs again!," Joe Skestone wrote.
Indianapolis Colts coach Chuck Pagano plans to meet with team owner Jim Irsay later Monday.
Pagano met with players before taking questions from reporters.
During the scheduled news conference, Pagano said he has not yet had his annual end-of-season meeting with Irsay.
Last year, Pagano promised to fight hard to keep his job and was rewarded with a four-year contract extension.
He said Monday he also felt the need to make his case to stay after missing the playoffs for the second straight season. It's the first time since Indy (8-8) missed the playoffs in back-to-back seasons since 1997-98.
After being eliminated from the playoff chase at Oakland, there has been rampant speculation about Pagano's job security in Indy.
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Police are searching for a missing Leeds man
West Yorkshire Police said Andrew Matthews, 55, was last seen this afternoon in Otley.
Officers described him as having a heavy build, grey hair, wearing glasses and blue shirt.
Anyone with information is asked to call 101, quoting log number 1276 of March 19.
Harvey Weinstein takes leave of absence after harassment reports
Film studio executive Harvey Weinstein has paid at least eight settlements to women who accused him of sexual harassment, The New York Times reported Thursday. The allegations against him span nearly three decades. Women, including actress Ashley Judd and former Weinstein employees, say he invited them to hotel rooms and made unwanted advances, sometimes appearing naked in front of them. One former employee said he promised to advance her career if she had sex with him. Judd said he asked her to watch him shower or let him massage her, which Weinstein denied. In a statement, Weinstein said he "came of age … when all the rules about behavior and workplaces were different" and that he is "trying to do better." He will take a leave of absence from his company.
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – One person was taken to the Law Enforcement Center in Topeka after a 2-car crash.
It happened around 2 a.m. Saturday, at I-470 between Topeka Boulevard and Burlingame. Kansas Highway Patrol said one car crashed into a K-Dot fence, sparking a grass fire.
Crews were able to put the fire out quickly.
No injuries were reported after the crash.
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (April 24, 2018) — After parting ways with Jimco Motorsports last month Mark Dobmeier now has solid plans for the 2018 season and beyond.
Dobmeier announced Monday the formation of Mark Dobmeier Racing, LLC. Dobmeier has struck an agreement Blazin’ Racing LLC to acquire their race equipment, semi, and trailer to form Team 13 Racing. In addition Dobmeier will retain backing from Buffalo Wild Wings and has teamed up again with Dave and Jamie Lundstra for the new effort.
Team 13 Racing is scheduled to make their debut May 11th at River City Speedway.
EDMOND, Okla. (AP) — An Oklahoma mother and father couldn’t figure out what was happening to their child’s pacifiers until the baby’s grandmother saw the family dog swipe one off a counter.
One nauseous pooch and a trip to their veterinarian’s office confirmed the couple’s hunch: Dovey had 21 pacifiers lodged in her stomach.
The couple told the veterinarian Dovey had slowed her eating and was vomiting for a few days, but other than that, they thought she seemed fine.
KFOR-TV reports that at first, the veterinarian thought there were only seven to nine pacifiers in Dovey’s stomach, but the surgery proved otherwise.
Dovey is on the mend and has already gone home.
The veterinarian cautioned pet owners in a recent Facebook post that “dogs will eat anything, anytime and at any age.”
× Rick Kogan talks with Linda Gartz
Rick is joined on in-studio by author Linda Gartz to talk about her book, “Redlined: A Memoir of Race, Change and Fractured Community.” Linda elaborates on the different sources that contributed to the book, which takes place in 1960, Chicago. You can find more on Linda at her website lindagartz.com.
File: Last month, Cape Town mayor Patricia de Lille survived a motion of no confidence sanctioned by the party. Photo: AFP / Rodger Bosch
CAPE TOWN – Embattled Cape Town Mayor Patricia de Lille's DA disciplinary hearing will begin on Tuesday.
De Lille is accused of bringing the Democratic Alliance into disrepute.
It also concerns corruption allegations made against her in the Steenhuisen report.
The Cape Town mayor wants the hearing to be open to media, but the DA is against this.
Last month, De Lille survived a motion of no confidence sanctioned by the party.
The hearing takes place in the DA's office in Parliament.
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Plumlee joined the Bucks in Cleveland in advance of Monday's matchup with the Cavs, Matt Velazquez of the Journal Sentinel reports.
With Tyler Zeller (ribs) out for a second straight game, Plumlee will return from the Wisconsin Herd to provide depth at center behind John Henson and Thon Maker. While Plumlee will be an option for coach Joe Prunty, Velazquez notes that Giannis Antetokounmpo will likely log some time at center, as well, given the Cavs' willingness to go small with injuries to Larry Nance and Tristan Thompson.
Jet fighters flew in formation over Islamabad, as Pakistan celebrated 70 years of independence with events around the country. (RFE/RL's Radio Mashaal)
Class grade: B
The 2017 tight end class features three players in Alabama’s O.J. Howard, Miami’s David Njoku and Mississippi’s Evan Engram who could become immediate contributors, if not impact players as rookies. But the rest of the class features plenty of one-trick ponies, who might need a season or two to learn other facets of the position. The third-day options are either limited to in-line blockers, or flex players who need to get stronger to play on the line of scrimmage.
Ontario woman among those killed in Istanbul nightclub attack
A Milton, Ont., woman named Alaa Al-Muhandis is among the 39 people killed in the New Year’s Day attack at a popular Istanbul nightclub, CBC News has learned.
Al-Muhandis’s brother Mohammad says he received a call from her husband on Monday.
“He told me that she passed away. I don’t know even know how to tell my mom,” said Mohammad Al-Muhandis in an interview.
Two teenage girls have gone missing from their homes on the last day of their Easter holidays sparking a major police search.
Amy Phillips, 15, and Olivia Nicholls-Barr, 14, are thought to be together after disappearing at about 8.30am on Monday.
They were due to go back to school today after a two-week break for Easter.
The girls' families are growing increasingly concerned for their welfare.
Olivia Nicholls-Barr, 14, pictured left, and Amy Phillips, 15, pictured right, are thought to be together after disappearing at about 8.30am on Monday
Amy, from Halstead in Essex, is 5ft 2ins and was last seen wearing a black hooded top with white stripes, black leggings and white trainers.
Olivia, from Braintree in Essex, is 5ft 5ins and had on blue skinny jeans, a black Nike tracksuit top and grey trainers.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101.
“I would sooner have fifty unnatural vices than one unnatural virtue. It is unnatural virtue that makes the world, for those who suffer, such a premature Hell.”
Unfortunately for Wilde, he may have had a winning way with words but he was on the wrong side of the law in Victorian Britain. His lifelong struggle with his homosexuality led to prison and disgrace.
Everyone knows how this ended his playwriting and celebrity career but inspired the writing of De Profundis.
However, few realise the enormous pain it caused Wilde because it also meant his beloved wife Constance was distanced from him forever – and with her, too, his sons.
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Dr. Henry Bock, a pioneering doctor in racing and a key player in creating the SAFER barrier, has died. He was 81.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway officials made the announcement after confirming the death with his caregiver, who was working directly with the family.
Bock served as the track's senior director of medical services from 1982-2006. He held the same title with the IndyCar Series from 1996-2006 and continued working as a consultant for both after retiring.
Though he developed new treatments for drivers, Bock may be best known for working on the SAFER barriers that have become a staple at American tracks.
In 2000, he received Indiana's prestigious Sagamore of the Wabash distinction.
Bock is survived by a brother, Bob, and a sister, Marianne.
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Clement to be named Swansea manager - reports
Jan 2 (Reuters) - Paul Clement will become Premier League strugglers Swansea City's third manager of the season and will be officially unveiled on Wednesday, British media reported on Monday.
The Bayern Munich assistant manager will replace American Bob Bradley who was sacked by the Welsh club last month having taken over from Francesco Guidolin in October.
There was no immediate word from Swansea but Sky Sports and the BBC said Clement had agreed a 2-1/2 year deal.
Swansea are bottom of the table after a dreadful run of form and face fellow strugglers Crystal Palace on Tuesday when caretaker manager Alan Curtis will take charge of the team.
DERBY, Conn. (AP) — One man is dead, and another is seriously injured during a two-vehicle highway crash on the border of Derby and Seymour.
The Connecticut Post reports Derby police responded to a crash involving a box truck and Jeep SUV shortly after 2:30 a.m. Tuesday.
A 36-year-old unidentified male was pronounced dead on scene and the second driver was transported to Yale-New Haven Hospital.
Police say the 52-year-old driver is in serious but stable condition.
The box truck rolled over and pinned the operator under the driver’s side of the vehicle. Local police departments are working on accident reconstruction to find the cause.
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* ‍NOVO NORDISK‘S SALE OF 2,000,000 NNIT SHARES OF A NOMINAL VALUE OF DKK 10 EACH TO NOVO HOLDINGS​
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Andrien White, Charlotte's second-leading scorer last season, said Wednesday he has been granted a release from the 49ers. Benjamin Robson
On the outside always looking in will I ever be more then I've ever been? Cause I'm tap tap taping on the glass, waving through a window.
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Sasikala’s husband Natarajan Maruthappa passes away
Expelled AIADMK leader VK Sasikala’s husband Natarajan Maruthappa, who has been ill for some time, passed away at the age of 76 at a Chennai hospital on Tuesday. He was admitted at Gleneagles Global hospital after complaints of the chest infection.
Natarajan was put on ventilator on Monday as his condition deteriorated.
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As per hospital officials, he passed away due to multiple organ failures, an ANI report said. Last year, he had also undergone kidney and liver transplant.
Currently, Sasikala is lodged in central prison in Bengaluru. She is serving a four-year jail term in a disproportionate assets case.
St. Vincent’s Beats 1 show “Mixtape Delivery Service” returned tonight with a Prince tribute episode. (Prince’s music just returned to non-Tidal streaming services, which means his music is now available to play on Beats 1.) On the show, she played some of her favorite Prince songs—including “Controversy,” “Sometimes It Snows in April,” “Erotic City,” and “Joy in Repetition”—and tells some of her favorite Prince stories (including the time Prince attended one of her shows in 2014). At one point, Elton John makes a cameo to request one of his favorite Prince songs. That’s a clip below; listen to the full episode here.
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WEST HAZLETON -- A state police marshal is expected to look into what caused a fire in Luzerne County.
The home on Winters Avenue in West Hazleton went up just after 11 p.m. on Monday.
The chief says he couldn't hear any alarms coming from inside the home.
All three people inside got out okay, along with a dog. However, a cat is still missing.
The Red Cross is helping those people out after the fire in Luzerne County.
Geauga County is now accepting applications for landowners to preserve farmland within the county.
As a 2018 certified local sponsor to administer the Ohio Department of Agriculture’s Clean Ohio Local Agricultural Easement Purchase Program, $196,000 has been allocated for Geauga, according to a news release.
The program purchases agricultural easements from landowners who volunteer to keep their land in agricultural production in perpetuity. Interested landowners should contact Geauga SWCD directly to set up a meeting to discuss eligibility for the program, the release stated. The district is available to assist landowners through the application process.
The 2018 application round is open now through Feb. 23. For more details, contact Carmella Shale at 440-834-1122 or cshale@geaugaswcd.com.
Home Indiana Princeton Man Dies After Police Involved Shooting In Vincennes February 15th, 2017 Tommy Mason Indiana Pinterest
A Princeton man has died from his injuries following a trooper involved shooting in Vincennes. It happened just before 9:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Chuckles gas station on Old Decker Road. Indiana State Police have identified the suspect as 35-year-old David Zimmerman. He died overnight in the hospital. Troopers say, Zimmerman was wanted for a parole violation. The shooting happened after troopers found the man driving a pickup truck in the parking lot. The shooting happened when troopers attempted to serve the warrant. The troopers involved were not hurt.
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MOSUL (Sputnik) — Federal police chief Lt. Gen. Raed Shaker Jawdat said the terrorist was killed by a missile strike in western Mosul.
The city of Mosul has been occupied by Daesh, outlawed in many countries, including Russia, since 2014. The operation to retake it began on October 17, 2016 and resulted in the liberation of Mosul’s eastern part this January, but fighting continues in the city's western areas. The operation to liberate it started on February 19.
Alabama’s Key Declares for NBA Draft; Won’t Hire Agent
by Rashad Snell
Alabama forward Braxton Key is declaring for the NBA draft after leading the team in scoring as a freshman.
The school said Monday Key won’t hire an agent, giving him until May 24 to decide whether to return next season.
Key averaged 12.0 points per game last season while ranking second on the team in rebounding and assists. His numbers climbed in Southeastern Conference games, where he averaged 14.0 points and 6.1 rebounds.
He made the SEC All-Freshman team. Key was the league’s freshman of the week on Jan. 30 after posting a combined 45 points and 18 rebounds in games against Georgia and Mississippi State.
He scored in double digits a team-high 20 times.
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Watching outflow boundary for additional scattered storm development this evening. This boundary has slowed greatly & is very slowly moving southeastward.
We are monitoring a few storms also popping on the edge of deep moisture coming up from the Gulf of Mexico. These are over southeastern Missouri right now.
We also continue to monitor MCV to our north & northwest that may trigger an organized bow of severe storms.
Should it really get going, it has the potential to affect at least part of the Tri-State with scattered severe gust threat (better potential of widespread severe is northwest of the area, however).
However, it is unclear on just how long it may maintain its peak intensity as it moves farther away from the better mid-level flow.
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Aug 11 (Reuters) - New York Mortgage Trust Inc
* New York Mortgage Trust Inc says ‍on August 10, 2017, New York Mortgage Trust entered into an equity distribution agreement​ - SEC filing
* New York Mortgage - under agreement, co may offer,sell shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share having maximum sales price of up to $100 million Source text: [bit.ly/2vpbJiN] Further company coverage:
Even on Kelly Clarkson's birthday, Blake Shelton can't resist a playful jab!
The Voice coach put the pop star on blast in a recent interview with E! News, telling Clarkson she's well over the hill at 36-years-old. When asked to plan an ideal birthday soiree for Kelly, Blake teased, "I want to talk about some of the parties that we've had but I probably shouldn't… Kelly's old now. She's old as s--t."
"I'm 36. I love it!" Kelly fired back, also pointing out the country singer is five years older than her.
That led Shelton to bring up Clarkson's position in the long line of The Voice coaches that have come before her, saying, "You're like one of those characters they add on at the very end. Maybe you'll get a spinoff!"
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An inside look at one of the many hot air balloons at the Larosa's Balloon Glow at Coney Island, Tuesday, July 3, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Shae Combs
V.C. Summer nuclear site. Two utilities abandoned an expansion of the site after spending $9 billion in about a decade’s time. Courtesy High Flyer
Theresa May's terrible week
The Conservative party conference was supposed to be the prime minister's big moment, yet her keynote speech was a disaster and the overall mood was flat. So where does the party go now, and how does it find some fresh policies to beat Jeremy Corbyn? With George Parker, Henry Mance and Miranda Green of the Financial Times.
When former champion Wladimir Klitschko challenges up-and-coming heavyweight titleholder Anthony Joshua on April 29, the only question for American fans had been which network would air the fight live. It was announced Monday that Showtime will broadcast the Joshua-Klitschko heavyweight blockbuster bout live that Saturday at 4:15 p.m. ET as the centerpiece to its loaded spring schedule.
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“If the genders were reversed, everybody would be thinking this was automatic” Judge Gary Sweet
Tiffany Geliga, 36, was sentenced after she refused to deny she had twice romped with the 17-year-old at Port St. Lucie High School.
The chemistry teacher was tutoring the boy when she sexually assaulted the boy twice before she was arrested last year.
Geliga, a mum of four, was arrested after she admitted having sex with the victim during a police sting.
Officers listened in on a conversation between the boy and Geliga, who bragged about their two sex sessions.
Senior Hamas figure Ismail Radwan has told Al-Khalij Online, "Israel is trying to drag Gaza into a war whose outcome nobody knows," according to Channel 10 Television.
Referring to Hamas attack tunnels originating in Gaza, Radwan added: "The tunnels are an excuse to prepare the Israeli public and international public opinion for this war." Referring to Israel's barrier project around Gaza, he said, "All the Palestinian factions are totally opposed to the plan, because such a fence is like a new siege on the residents of the Strip."
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* BUYS PROPERTIES FOR A VALUE OF SEK 179 MILLION Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
The one who has not opened his/her eyes of the heart cannot or will not see heavenly things. So he/she becomes greedy for earthly things.
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Call it a holey celebration.
To mark National Donut Day on June 1, the Salvation Army Bayside Mission in Barrie will give away the deep fried snack to the first 100 people who visit the facility between 10:30 a.m. and noon that day.
The tradition of giving away the treats dates back to the First World War, when Salvation Army workers, affectionately called "doughnut lassies", served coffee and snacks to soldiers on the front lines, Bayside executive director Maj. Doug Lewis said.
“Since then it has become a tradition and part of our heritage,” he said. “In those days, rations were so poor that the idea was conceived to make doughnuts as a means of bringing cheer to the soldiers. The idea took off and soon expanded to include socks, writing materials, stamps, any comforts of home that could be secured and distributed.”
Mund was crowned Saturday in Williston and will compete for the title of Miss America in Atlantic City, New Jersey, in September. Mund also won the Community Service Award at the state pageant.
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A woman died of her injuries after being struck by a Uber self-driving vehicle in Arizona, police say, prompting the ride-hailing company to suspend ts autonomous-vehicle programme across the US and Canada.
Monday's accident in Tempe, Arizona, marked the first fatality from a self-driving vehicle, which are still being tested around the globe, and could derail efforts to fast-track the introduction of the new technology in the US.
At the time of the accident, which occurred on the night between Sunday and Monday, the car was in autonomous mode with a vehicle operator behind the wheel, Tempe police said.
"The vehicle was travelling northbound ... when a female walking outside of the crosswalk crossed the road from west to east when she was struck by the Uber vehicle," police said in a statement.
A spokesman for Uber Technologies Inc said the company was suspending its North American tests.
In a tweet, Uber expressed its condolences and said the company was fully cooperating with authorities.
An unknown black male that was involved with a shooting that occurred early Sunday morning is being sought by deputies after two victims were sent to the hospital with gunshot wounds.
The shooting occurred at 1:43 a.m. on March 18 near the Space Place Cafe & Lounge on Greeleyville Highway near Manning, SC. The suspect fired approximately 12 rounds from a .380 caliber handgun. One male victim was shot in the leg and another male victim was shot in both legs. Both were transported for their injuries.
Anyone with any information about this incident is urged by authorities to contact Crimestoppers by calling 1-888-CRIME-SC (888-274-6372) or visiting www.midlandscrimestoppers.com and emailing a tip. Your identity will be kept anonymous, and if your tip leads to an arrest, you could be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Spectrum Pharmaceuticals Inc
* Spectrum pharmaceuticals announces initiation of the registrational phase 3 trial of qapzola™ (apaziquone) in patients with non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (nmibc)
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Health-care stocks dragged down the market on Tuesday, after the loud announcement of a medical cost-cutting venture by Berkshire Hathaway, Amazon, and JPMorgan Chase.
Berkshire’s Warren Buffett has long lamented our country’s ballooning medical bill. Now 87, he’d like to do something about it and has recruited the guy he’s dubbed our best...
About Dementia Adviser
Dementia Advisers are the first, friendly point of contact with the service. They work closely with local health teams and in Memory Clinics and the Cognitive Disorders Clinic and they might visit a person at home. Dementia Advisers will establish ongoing contact after diagnosis and identify needs and preferences; provide specialist, personalised information and advice (about condition, finance and welfare benefits, aids and adaptations, help at home, employment, social activities and opportunities, respite, lasting power of attorney and other legal matters); develop a support plan and link to other sources of support and help; review in 6 months if there has been no contact with the service in the intervening period and run local support groups.
David Kavanagh, 74, and Margaret Emberton, 75, tied the knot two weeks ago after a lifetime together.
Even as they decided it was time to make their relationship official, there was a delay after Mr Kavanagh was diagnosed with kidney cancer.
But the happy couple are now husband and wife, after a ceremony at the Royal Free Hospital in Hampstead, north London, in front of a registrar, family and friends.
They met in 1975 at a Jewish youth club where Mrs Kavanagh worked as a cleaner, and her now-husband polished floors to earn extra cash while training to become a taxi driver.
The new Mrs Kavanagh said the reason for waiting so long before marrying Mr Kavanagh was because she ‘wanted to be sure’.
Astounding innovations in medical technology are constantly being researched and developed. From machine learning AI that can predict patient lifespan to devices that can turn your skin cells into any organ — behind laboratory doors lie a breadth of ideas which can expand the limits of medicine and redefine public health strategy. However, unless your hobbies consist of scrawling through scientific journals and technology reviews, it’s pretty easy to miss out on the most promising tech from the health sciences.
The government of Lagos State has destroyed illegal movies and equipment worth N10m.
The Executive Secretary, Lagos State Film and Video Censors Board, Mr. Dele Balogun, on Tuesday said the movies included pirated and unclassified local and international movies, as well as duplicating machines which were seized in a raid on some areas of the state.
He said, “The burning of the confiscated illegal movies was done to discourage people dealing in such items. It will be a continuous exercise to rid the state of the sale of such items. Those that were caught with the illegal films have been prosecuted.”
STOCKHOLM, Oct 6 (Reuters) - A man arrested on suspicion of trying to carry explosives onto a plane in western Sweden will be released from custody and is no longer a suspect, the prosecutor said on Friday
"The suspicious objects have been analysed during the day and the man is no longer suspected of any crimes," the prosecutors office said in a statement.
The man was stopped as he tried to get onto a flight at Gothenburg's Landvetter airport on Thursday morning when a regular security check flagged up signs of explosive materials.
(Reporting by Johan Ahlander; Editing by Simon Johnson and Alison Williams)
JV boys: Bryant vs. Southside
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The Bryant Hornets junior varsity captured a victory over the Fort Smith Southside Mavericks JV on Tuesday night at the Bryant Middle School gym.
RAM teamed up with Young Williams Animal Center to offer free spay and neuter surgeries, vaccinations, microchips and city tags. "We've had a successful veterinary program for years treating over 67,000 animals so as we are reinvigorating the program we're so happy to be working with Young Williams Animal Center," said Amanda Weber, RAM's Community Veterinary Specialist.
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“Is Santa Claus Real?”…answers to some of those tough questions:) [list & video]
So the kiddos, they’re VERY curious this time of year, especially when it comes to SANTA CLAUS. And really
“How does he get around the world in one night?”
“Why does he have the same wrapping paper as parents?”
And the big one…
“Is the SANTA at the mall the real one?
So here are answers to some of those SANTA questions to help get your started (HERE).
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LONDON (AP) — London police say death toll in apartment building blaze rises to 17.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP)  Five defendants are set to be sentenced in wage theft case involving four Northern California Chinese restaurants.
The East Bay Times reports (http://bayareane.ws/2rfZVuD ) state investigators say the owners stole $4.5 million in wages from employees they forced to work 12-hour days from 2009-2013.
Stage investigators say they also cheated California out of $2 million in taxes.
Authorities say the former owners and managers of Golden Dragon Buffet in Brentwood, New Dragon Buffet in San Leandro, Golden Wok Buffet in Roseville and Kokyo Sushi Buffet in Hayward committed the crimes.
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A grand jury indicted eight owners and managers on 28 charges, including conspiracy, wage theft and workers compensation fraud. Authorities say three of the defendants are believed to have fled to China.
The other five have agreed to plead guilty to some of the charges. Sentencing is Friday.
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The Taoiseach says it’s too early to be thinking about a redress scheme for those caught up in the adoption scandal.
Leo Varadkar also claims it's too soon to talk about free DNA testing for those affected, either.
It was revealed yesterday that thousands of people may have had false birth certs issued by adoption agencies.
Between the 1940s and 1960s St Patrick's Guild illegally listed some couples as birth parents, despite the fact that they had adopted children.
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A lot of music has come through Hoboken for more than three decades, and one fanzine has been keeping track of it all. The Jersey Beat, a website devoted to rock music in New Jersey and the tri-state area, will be celebrating 35 years of publication at Maxwell's Tavern at 8:30 p.m. today.
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With Memorial day weekend coming to a close Pusha T decides to respond to Drake’s “Duppy Freestlye” with a new venomous track called “The Story of Adidon” Laying bars over Jay z’s “The Story of OJ” Pusha pulls no punches with lines like, “A baby’s involved, it’s deeper than rap/We talkin’ character, let me keep with the facts/You are hiding a child, let that boy come home/Deadbeat muthafucka, playing border patrol”. It looks like it is gonna be a cruel summer for someone. Listen to the full track below.
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Police have identified a man killed in a single-vehicle crash northwest of Woodstock. The crash happened on 37th Line, between Road 92 and Road 96, in Zorra Townships at 2:45 p.m. on Sunday, Oxford OPP said.
The driver of the vehicle was taken to hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Police on Monday identified the deceased as Robert Loghrin, 67, of Zorra Township. The crash remains under investigation.
BEAVERCREEK, Ohio (WDTN) – Check out the future Buckeye, Warriors wide receiver L’christian Smith catches the pass from Rashad McKee and as he literally drags a defender into the end zone for the touchdown.
The future is bright for Ohio State and the present is pretty good for the Wayne Warriors who beat Beavercreek tonight 42 to 14
Congrats to L’Christian Smith for turning in our big play of the night.
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Doors 7PM / Show 8PM
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Trading in positive vibes and pop-rap, the Melbourne, Australia crew known as Jakubi are a -mostly- family affair featuring two brothers, two cousins, and one friend. They have toured across the world, and will now visit The Back Room for a can't-miss show.
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Kitty Werthmann, a naturalized American citizen, now 86 years old, was born in Austria and lived under Hitler’s rule for seven years.
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Van Morrison’s solo career began with a mid-size American label called Bang. Relations were contentious; he left as soon as he could but left behind one of the great singles in rock history, “Brown Eyed Girl” (1967). Bits and chunks of Morrison’s recordings for the label have been issued in the half century since, but The Authorized Bang Collection gathers every scrap: disc three is entitled “Contractual Obligation Session” and consists of covers and much goofing around in the studio. The set includes all of the original period releases plus everything else—like 11 earlier takes of “Brown Eyed Girl.” Indispensable for Morrison fans, but casual listeners will stick with disc one, which showcases Morrison as a young, vibrant performer who already had sorted out his influences and found his voice.
The three-day discussion of the state budget for 2018 starts in the plenary session on Monday morning.
It is expected that the vote on the budget 2018 will take place on Wednesday at about 6pm after discussions have been completed.
The debate begins at 10am with a summary of the House finance committee’s report.
The heads of the parties speak next, in order of their electoral power.
Head of Elam Christos Christou will be first, followed by the Greens’ Giorgos Perdikes, Michalis Giorgallas from Solidarity, Giorgos Lillikas, head of the Citizens Alliance, Edek president Marinos Sizopoulos, Diko’s Nicolas Papadopoulos, Secretary General of Akel Andros Kyprianou and Disy leader Averof Neophytou.
The heads of Disy, Akel and Diko are going to speak for 45 minutes each and the others for 30 minutes.
The budget discussion will continue on Tuesday with the session starting at 9am, stopping at 1pm, restart at 3pm and ending at 8pm.
On Wednesday, the plenary session will begin at 3pm.
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5:37 Fork&Goal: Latin flavors inspire Game Day tailgating recipes for the Birmingham Bowl
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IT’S TIME FOR SENSIBLE FRUM CONTROL: David Frum Writes Gibberish. His Trump-era breakdown has been impressive, even by the standards of many people’s Trump-era breakdowns.
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Sheriff’s officials in Pottawattamie County say a Cass County woman was arrested Friday night on a Pott. and Cass County warrants for Probation Violation. The warrant from Pott. County is related to her failure to appear in court on an OWI charge. 44-year old Kimberly Denise Zeibig, of Griswold, was taken into custody following a records check, when the car she was a passenger in, was pulled over for a having a missing front license plate, and a rear plate that did not match the vehicle it was assigned to.
Zeibig was booked into the Pottawattamie County Jail and held for Cass County.
HUNTINGTON, N.Y. (AP)  A group of New York commuters got together around "9 o'clock on a Saturday" and sang a rendition of Billy Joel's famous ballad, "Piano Man."
A video posted on Twitter captured nearly everyone aboard the Long Island Railroad train bound for Huntington singing in unison to the song on May 19.
Professional tennis player Julia Elbaba  who posted the video  says she was on the train talking with a man who mentioned he was in a Billy Joel tribute band.
Elbaba says she sang a few bars with the man and soon, the whole car was singing.
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The 23-year-old Oyster Bay resident said in her post on Twitter that she wished LIRR riders could always get along that well.
Roger Goodell: NFL will fine teams for players not complying with national-anthem rule
On May 23, 2018, NFL owners came up with a new policy concerning player actions and expectations during the playing of the national anthem. Last season saw onfield protests of kneeling for social causes. That didn't resonate with every fan.
YEREVAN, AUGUST 14, ARMENPRESS. The situation in the Artsakh-Azerbaijan line of contact is under control, Davit Babayan – spokesman of the President of Artsakh, told Armenpress, adding that a Defense Army soldier was killed as a result of Azerbaijan’s terrorist, criminal actions.
“We all share the pain since loss of life of any young man is irreversible, especially for our people. We deal with such an abnormal country, neighbor”, he said, adding this is nothing more than a terrorist act.
On August 14, at 11:00, Defense Army soldier Arman S. Movsisyan, 1998, received fatal gunshot wound by the Azerbaijani fire in one of the military units located in the north-eastern direction of Artsakh’s Defense Army. According to the decree of the President of the Republic of Artsakh Bako Sahakyan soldier Arman Movsisyan was posthumously awarded with ‘For Service in Battle’ medal for bravery shown during the defense of the Artsakh state border.
There are a few things on my mind this week. One of them is related to the preparation for the 2019 elections. Last week, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) came out with the time table for the elections that would usher in a new administration on May 29, 2019. This was a day or…
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A Malaysian judge has approved bail at $250,000 for former Prime Minister Najib Razak in corruption case
UPDATE: The A541 Wrexham Road near Caergwrle Castle has reopened.
A spokesperson for the Welsh Ambulance Service said:
“We were called at approximately 1.45pm this afternoon to reports of a two-car road traffic collision on Wrexham Road, Caergwrle. We sent a crew in an emergency ambulance and a man was taken to Wrexham Maelor Hospital.”
PREVIOUS UPDATE: A road traffic collision has closed the A541 Wrexham Road both ways near Caergwrle Castle.
Traffic is very slow in the area, the accident is reported to between A550 Hawarden Road Abermorddu and A5104 Caergwrle.
A Flintshire County Council spokesperson as said:
”The A541 Wrexham Road, between Caergwrle and Abermorddu has been closed following a road traffic collision.
We currently have no indication as to how long the road will remain closed.”
One person who lives close to the scene said a man gone to hospital with not life threatening injuries but oil is on the road and is being cleaned up.
Dow High JV baseball sweeps John Glenn
Dow High swept visiting Bay City John Glenn 11-0, 15-10 in junior varsity baseball on Monday to improve to 7-0-1.
In the opener, Max Coughlin scattered four hits over six innings to earn the win, while Max Piotrowski pitched a perfect seventh inning in relief. Austin Ieuter and Nick Parker led the Chargers with two hits apiece.
Alec Newton pitched two innings to get the win in the nightcap, while Ieuter, Parker, Newton, Coughlin, and Nate Nichols each had two hits for Dow.
The Chargers will host Meridian on Wednesday.
Half the fun of reading is talking about what books make you think, feel, and learn with friends and coworkers. We went through the top 50 Amazon bestsellers and grabbed 10 of the most popular, critically acclaimed books on the site across a variety of genres.
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But indie developers are making games that inform as well as entertain. Through storytelling, mechanics, and art, socially progressive video games are changing the way people interact with the world.
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ A conservative minister announced he’s joining the fight for the Republican nomination to challenge Democratic U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine in 2018. E.W. Jackson announced his campaign Monday on The John Fredericks Show radio program. The lawyer-turned-preacher ran unsuccessfully for lieutenant governor in 2013. He joins Corey Stewart, a former state campaign chairman of President Donald Trump, and Del. Nick Freitas, as announced candidates. Jackson on Monday previewed a possibly contentious fight with Stewart for the nomination, suggesting Stewart supports tax increases. Stewart said both claims were “ridiculous.” Jackson’s fiery rhetoric added a touch of drama to his 2013 race. He compared Planned Parenthood to the Ku Klux Klan and said former President Barack Obama may be an atheist or a Muslim.
It’s a boy! Amy and Scott Thompson, of Lowell, announce the birth of their son, Huntyr Boyd Thompson, on March 13, 2017. He weighed 6 pounds, 12 ounces […]
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Watch out Carlton the Bear, there’s a new mascot in the city.
Coming off a 4-3 victory in Game 2 of the playoffs against the Capitals, Leafs’ fans have adopted “Dart Guy” or “Dartman” as their new hero.
During the Hockey Night in Canada broadcast in Washington on Saturday, one die-hard Leafs’ fan stood out in a sea of red by rocking a large blue-stained beard, dripping blue-and-white face paint, and an unlit cigarette hanging out of his mouth.
“It doesn’t get more Toronto than this,” the NHL tweeted.
After hitting the big screen, the super fan, identified as Jason Maskalow, has gone viral, with thousands of fans adopting his face as their new Twitter and Facebook profile pictures.
LATROBE, Pa. -- Steelers training camp doesn't technically finish until the end of August, just before the team's final preseason game against the Carolina Panthers.
But in practice the experience of the 90 players trying to make the team and the 53 who will fundamentally changes after breaking camp on Friday. When the Steelers leave the campus of St. Vincent College, they'll still be together for much of their days at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Yet they won't wake up in the same rooms, much less building or polish their nights off sitting around outside a dormitory talking about football, each other, their wives, lives.
They can do that on the South Side. But then they go home. Not all together.
And members of the general viewing public can't watch them practice. While one can, here's what to physically watch for if one is in Latrobe and what also-physically watch for while reading about the Steelers if one is not.
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Regular commission meetings are typically scheduled for the first and third Tuesday of each month, while commission zoning meetings are scheduled for the third Tuesday of each month.
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Sedgwick County District Attorney Marc Bennett released a statement Wednesday afternoon saying no charges have been filed in the death of Lucas Hernandez, whose body was found under a bridge May 24 on a gravel road in Harvey County.
Within hours of the discovery, the boy’s stepmother, Emily Glass, was arrested and has been held since on suspicion of obstruction and interference of a law enforcement officer. Police had said Glass led a private investigator to Lucas’ body.
Glass reported Lucas missing from their home on Feb. 17.
Bennett said investigators will continue to “follow up on newly developed leads” and that final autopsy results — including those from toxicology tests — are not yet available.
HSBC to keep best lending rate at 5 pct in Hong Kong
HONG KONG, June 15 HSBC Holdings Plc will maintain its best lending rate at 5 percent in Hong Kong, the bank said on Thursday, after the territory's defacto central bank raised its discount window base rate.
(WKRG) — A young boy sitting with Santa is going viral on social media for his silent message to his mom.
Kerry Spencer posted a photo of her little boy sitting with Santa on her twitter, @Swilua. She writes, “We taught our baby sign language. This is the sign for ‘help.’ You’re welcome.”
The photo has received over 6,000 shares and liked more than 24,000.
We taught our baby sign language. This is the sign for "help." You're welcome. pic.twitter.com/i6NkxBf4KP — Kerry Spencer (@Swilua) December 5, 2017
People tweeted back to Kerry saying her son was ‘mispronouncing’ the word. Kerry responded back acknowledging his sign wasn’t perfect, but it is the sign he makes when he needed help.
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London police are investigating five break-and-enters in the city’s Old North in just two days.
On Jan. 30 and 31, police were notified about the residential break-ins between 10 p.m. and 11:30 p.m.
In every case, the suspect entered the home through unlocked back doors or through garages. Home occupants were there and scared the suspects away.
There were also other reports in the same area during the same time involving thefts from motor vehicles and suspicious people.
The London police are reminding the public to keep doors and windows locked at all times, and to remain vigilant of your surroundings.
The explosion at the Port Authority bus terminal subway station is snarling the Monday morning rush for thousands of commuters.
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1, 2, 3, A, C, E, N, Q, R, W and 7 trains are all bypassing 42 St. as police investigate, according to the MTA.
A and C trains are stopping along the D line between W 4 St-Washington Sq and 59 St-Columbus Circle.
B service is suspended between Bedford Park Blvd and Brighton Beach.
New Jersey Transit commuter trains running into Penn Station along the Northeast Corridor Line, North Jersey Coast Line and Main/Bergen/Port Jervis Line are also delayed, and at least two trains have already been cancelled, the agency reported.
Buses from New Jersey are dropping off at 40th Street and 10th Avenue rather than Port Authority, Fox 5 reported.
Surrounded by patients and families who will be impacted by the legislation, President Trump signed the "Right to Try Act," a measure aimed at helping terminally ill patients access drug treatments that are yet to be fully approved by the Food and Drug Administration.
Many changes will take place in your world over the coming 12 months but you will have no trouble dealing with them. One of the strengths of your sign is that you know how to adapt and because of that you can thrive while less flexible types struggle.
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A weaker second quarter performance has dealt a setback to Thai Airways’ financial turnaround efforts, dragging the carrier into the red for the first half of the year.... More
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Real Madrid will be hoping to make up ground on runaway leaders Barcelona when they face strugglers Levante tonight.
Zinedine Zidane's side can overtake third-placed Valencia by claiming all three points at the Estadi Ciutat de Valencia.
Follow all the action with Sportsmail's GLEN WILLIAMS with our man in Spain — PETE JENSON — filing updates.
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Villanova is the new No. 1 in the AP Top 25 while Arizona State made a big leap after a tumultuous week in which half of the top 10 lost.
The Wildcats (10-0) were fourth but earned 41 of 65 first-place votes to hop over Michigan State, which earned 19 first-place votes to climb from third to second. They were the favorites to take over at the top following unanimous No. 1 Duke’s weekend loss at Boston College.
Wichita State climbed three spots to No. 3, followed by Duke and Arizona State. The Sun Devils (9-0) jumped 11 spots and earned the other five first-place votes after winning at then-No. 2 Kansas to extend their best start since the 1974-75 season.
The Jayhawks fell to No. 13 after two losses.
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The Palestinian Authority (PA) decided on Monday to release five journalists who were arrested last week, their lawyer said, according to AFP.
The five, including from Hamas-linked media, had been arrested on accusations of “leaking sensitive information to enemy groups,” the news agency said.
Remission are a young hardcore band from Santiago, Chile who sing in English and whose passionate, emotive, melodic take on the genre recalls prime Dag Nasty. At least for some of us, there are few things as satisfying as hearing someone just nailing that sort of chest-thumping midtempo trudge-churn, and Remission own it.
Earlier this year, we posted the band’s excellent one-off song “Voices,” and now the band has announced that they’ll release their full-length Enemy Of Silence next month. “Voices” will be on the album, and so will the absolutely massive riff-monster “Left Wondering,” which you can hear below.
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Enemy Of Silence is out 4/27 on React! Records.
MORLEY — The battle for first place was tight in both boys and girls big divisions on Saturday at the Mohawk Relays, but Chippewa Hills boys coach Casey […]
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LONDON (AP) - The Daily Mail is branching into television, hiring ESPN football analyst Jesse Palmer to host a daily U.S. syndicated show starting next month.
The New York-based show seeks to replicate the blend of news, sensation, human interest and entertainment that has made the brand’s online offering a trans-Atlantic success.
The company behind Britain’s Daily Mail newspaper has expanded internationally with websites based in the U.K., U.S. and Australia that claim 244 million unique visitors a month.
The TV show promises a diet ranging “from exclusive stories to breaking news, showbiz, politics, crime, health and science and technology.”
It starts Sept. 18. and is distributed through CBS Television Distribution. Executive producers include medic and talk-show host “Dr. Phil” McGraw.
The Mail said Monday that Palmer has left his job as a contributor to ABC’s “Good Morning America,” but will continue to appear on ESPN.
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A 24-year-old University of Wisconsin graduate student who was to receive her master’s degree next month has been identified as the pedestrian killed when a car left the road Saturday night and drove onto a sidewalk in Madison, Wisconsin.
The Dane County Medical Examiner’s Office said Monday that Wenxin “Wendy” Huai (wun shin hway) died from her injuries in the crash. UW-Madison Dean of Students Lori Berquam says Huai was from Beijing and had been on the Madison campus since 2015 studying economics. She also worked as a research assistant in the Traffic and Operations Safety Laboratory.
Berquam says Huai was slated to receive her master’s degree in economics next month.
Madison police spokesman Joel DeSpain says the driver is a 32-year-old Madison man who remains hospitalized following the crash.
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This story has been corrected to show that it’s the Dane County Medical Examiner’s Office, not coroner’s office.
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Ladenburg Thalmann Financial Services Inc. raised its stake in Verizon Communications Inc. by 0.5% during the fourth quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The fund owned 1,068,785 shares of the cell phone carrier's stock after buying an additional 5,067 shares during the period.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denied any wrongdoing Monday ahead of his expected questioning by police in a graft probe, telling his political opponents to put any “celebrations” on hold.
“We hear all the media reports. We see and hear the festive spirit and atmosphere in television studios and in the corridors of the opposition,” Netanyahu told lawmakers from his Likud party, according to a video posted to his Facebook page.
“I want to tell them to wait for the celebrations. Do not rush. I told you and I repeat: There will be nothing because there is nothing. You will continue to inflate hot air balloons and we will continue to lead the state of Israel.”
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Crews plan to resume today the search for the plane that disappeared from radar late Thursday after taking off from Burke Lakefront Aiport in Cleveland carrying six central Ohioans.
The city says last night's search and recovery efforts were halted because of darkness. Police are investigating the contents of a bag recovered near Shoreby Club Harbor in Bratenahl as part of the search. Crews have received multiple reports of debris washing ashore east of the airport.
GOOD CONDITIONS: Forecasters say this is a good time to wet a line.
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IT'S a great time to wet a line for those looking to catch Christmas dinner, with sublime conditions on the Coast.
Only light, intermittent showers are expected today and for the rest of this week, with 2mm at the most tipped to touch down today.
Those minor falls will continue until Sunday and Monday next week.
Temperatures are hovering right around the December average of 28.3C, with expected maximums of 27C today, 28C tomorrow and 29C all the way through the rest of the week.
Bureau of Meteorology forecaster Adam Woods said east/south-easterly swells were present, pushing in waves of about 2ft in height.
Mr Woods said a heatwave was forecast in the state's south-west later this week, but Coast temperatures were set to remain fairly stable.
He said the conditions were good for people to be out and about on the water, and said it was ideal timing for fishing.
× Officers injured in reported assault at Des Moines County jail
Two officers at the Des Moines County jail have been injured in a reported assault that took place over the weekend.
According to a report by KBUR the incident happened Sunday afternoon, December 10th in the maximum-security part of the jail. Multiple inmates were involved in pinning down and assaulting an officer. As other officers assisted in breaking up the assault, another officer was injured.
Both injured officers were taken to the hospital, according to the report; there is no word on their conditions.
The jail was placed on lock-down after the incident.
Four of six people charged in a tribal embezzlement case in South Dakota have pleaded guilty in federal court in Aberdeen. Court documents show the case involves unlawful spending of over $81,000 from Big Coulee District, a political subdivision of the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate tribe.
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Sheikh Aymen Elkasaby, imam of the Islamic Center of Jersey City, dedicated his Friday sermon on December 8 to U.S. President Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. Imam Elkasaby challenged the assumption that Israel is invincible, quoting from the Quran to demonstrate that the Jews “are the most cowardly of nations.” “So long as the Al-Aqsa Mosque remains prisoner in the hands of the Jews… So long as the Al-Aqsa Mosque remains under the feet of the apes and pigs, this nation
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Eric Guster and Ben Ferguson appeared on the ITV show to discuss how the President reacted to the "neo-Nazi" march which saw one woman killed and many more injured.
Although he condemned the incident, he came under fire for blaming it on "hatred and bigotry on many sides".
Guster found himself arguing against the President, saying: "Donald Trump raised his campaign based on alt-right principles and he tried to blame both sides for being violent.
"[White supremacists] went to a college campus with their tiki torches and we must stand together against Donald Trump supporters," the lawyer argued.
However, he clashed with Ferguson who argued: "Many of these white supremacists are clever with the media.
A man's been arrested after four people were injured in a drive-by shooting in Italy.
The suspect is reportedly a 28-year-old Italian with no previous criminal record who was detained about two hours after the shooting rampage began from inside a black Alfa Romeo in Macerata.
According to the ANSA news agency, he made a fascist salute at the city's war memorial before being arrested by police.
Photos from the scene show a man being put into a police car, wearing an Italian flag draped over his shoulders.
Macerata's mayor Romano Carancini said six people - five men and one woman, were injured.
One of them is in a serious condition.
All of those injured were foreigners, police confirmed, and Mr Carancini said they were black.
Residents had been told to stay inside during the shooting and public transport was halted.
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Paul Adams has been named a director of StoneBridge Business Partners. Paul has been with the firm for 16 years, starting in 1985 when it was Eldredge, Fox and Porretti, CPAs. He has experience providing assurance, litigation support and forensic accounting services to public and private companies. He has worked in the fields of public accounting ...
To ring in 2018, we've hunted down some of the world's most glamorous cities to celebrate the new year. These celebrated cities across the globe offer a rich variety of culture, music, and ambiance. Raise your Champagne glasses, and get ready to feel alive with breathtaking views, burlesque shows, and caviar this New Year's Eve.
The super-team some thought could challenge the Warriors have run into a polar opposite that’s beating them in the most practical of ways
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There are now three votes on the Court of Appeals to abandon the Frye-Reed test, and every reason to believe the court is poised to adopt the federal Daubert standard. In Savage v. State, Judge Sally D. Adkins, in a remarkable concurring opinion joined by Chief Judge Mary Ellen Barbera and Judge Robert N. McDonald, detailed ...
Castellanos went 3-for-5 with two doubles and an RBI in Wednesday's win over the Angels.
Castellanos had no trouble with Los Angeles starter Shohei Ohtani, as he doubled off him in the third and fifth innings. The 26-year-old right fielder now has his season batting average up to .325 to go along with a solid .878 OPS as he's been Detroit's most potent hitter all year.
Florian Thauvin admitted that even he and his France team-mates were taken aback by Kylian Mbappe's performance in the 4-3 last-16 win over Argentina, "At some points, I was wondering: 'Is he riding a scooter on the pitch?!'"
Mbappe was that fast, that good. He scored twice and won a penalty as Les Bleus stormed into the quarter-finals in Russia. After becoming the first teenager since Pele to net twice in a World Cup game, Mbappe was compared to Diego Maradona by Claudio Caniggia, while Jorge Valdano said he'll "define football for the next decade".
As for Mbappe himself, he remained humble as ever. "It's all flattering but let's put things in perspective: Pele was in a different category." True, but one wonders if we're about to see another very special teenager inspire his country to World Cup glory...
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HILLS, Iowa — Authorities have found the body of a woman who had not been seen since March 10, according to Iowa City Police.
Previous reports indicate that Katherine “Katie” JoAnne Brooker had last been seen at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City. Investigators had said that Brooker had health issues that “could present further health or safety concerns if not located.”
Brooker’s body was found in the Iowa River near Hills, Iowa on Friday afternoon, April 14, according to a statement from the City of Iowa City.
Investigators are still trying to figure out what happened. Police said they do not suspect any foul play.
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The community garden may just be getting started, but it has a lofty goal that it can reach with your help.
It wants to not only fight hunger, but also blight in our local community.
Lorie Garcia and Keedran Franklin stopped by with the C-3 Land Cooperative to explain how it all works.
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NEW YORK — Graduate teaching and research assistants at Columbia University have walked off the job to try to pressure the university to recognize their decision to unionize.
The graduate students set up a picket line outside the main campus administration building Tuesday. They say their strike will last one week.
Teaching and research assistants at Columbia voted overwhelmingly in 2016 for representation by the United Auto Workers. The university said in January that it would not bargain with the graduate students.
Spokeswoman Caroline Adelman says Columbia supports unions but believes student teaching and research assistants pursuing an education are not “employees” under the law.
The last day of classes at Columbia is April 30. Finals start May 4.
Spain is calling for dialogue with Catalonia
In a suspected power grab, the Spanish government said the ruling would allow businesses in Catalonia to relocate to elsewhere in Spain.
Spanish Government minister Inigo Mendez De Vigo said he was calling on Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont "to come back to realm of reality and respect of legality and in that spirit we can negotiate and enter dialogue".
Mr De Vigo said he wanted to "close the gap of violations of democracy".
Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy has offered all-party political talks to find a solution, opening the door to a deal giving Catalonia more autonomy.
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Crewe police have charged a man following an aggravated burglary at a farm near Crewe.
Shortly after 12.40pm on Saturday April 15, officers were called to reports of an incident at a farm on Middlewich Road, Leighton.
Officers swiftly attended the scene and arrested a 32-year-old man on suspicion of aggravated burglary.
Following questioning, Kieran John Tomkinson was charged with one count of aggravated burglary and two counts of section 18 attempted wounding with intent.
Tomkinson, of Old Gorse Close, Crewe, appeared at South Cheshire Magistrates’ yesterday (Tuesday April 18), in relation to the charges.
He was remanded in custody and is set to appear at Chester Crown Court on Tuesday May 16.
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The tomb of a woman named Hetpet, who became a senior official in the royal palace, has been discovered in a cemetery on the Giza Plateau, archaeologists from Egypt’s antiquities ministry announced today (Feb 3).
The tomb dates back over 4,300 years, to a time after the Giza Pyramids had been constructed. While Giza is most famous for its pyramids, the site also contains large cemeteries that archaeologists have been uncovering gradually for nearly two centuries. These tombs often hold the burials of elite members of ancient Egyptian society.
“The tomb has very distinguished wall paintings, in a very good conservation condition, depicting ‘Hetpet’ standing in different hunting and fishing scenes or sitting before a large offering table receiving offerings from her children,” Egypt’s antiquities ministry said in a statement.
HARARE – Vice-President Emmerson Mnangagwa who fell sick at the youth rally in Gwanda on Saturday is now hospitalised in South Africa according to President Robert Mugabe.
He said this during his address at the national Heroes Acre where Mnangagwa was conspicuous by his absence.
Mugabe only told the crowd:”He is not back yet from hospital in Johannesburg” without giving any details.
The State media has been virtually silent on what befell Mnangagwa, who is reported to have left the rally 45 minutes into Mugabe’s address.
The private media says he was taken by ambulance from Phelandaba Stadium where the rally was being held, first to Gweru and is now in South Africa.
Meanwhile, the iron lady of Masvingo Shuvai Mahofa died this morning.
Mahofa was allegedly one of the Mnangagwa’s key supporters.
She is reported to have told Mugabe point blank at a politburo meeting that the young men he had surrounded himself with were lying to him.
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PORT LOUIS Feb 14 Mauritius Commercial Bank Group's first-half pretax profit rose 9.5 percent to 4.27 billion rupees ($121 million)from a year ago, helped by higher net interest income, it said on Tuesday.
MCB Group, the biggest bank by market value in the east Africa and Indian Ocean region, said its net interest income had risen 8.0 percent due to its investments in Treasury bills and government securities which had also delivered an improvement in average yields.
The bank, which said its earnings per share rose to 14.13 rupees from 13.20 rupees, added that it expected an improvement in full-year profit.
($1 = 35.3500 Mauritius rupees) (Reporting by Jean Paul Arouff; Editing by Clement Uwiringiyimana and David Holmes)
European Commissioner for enlargement, Johannes Hahn, expressed optimism on Tuesday that Greece’s name dispute with the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) could be resolved in the next 15 days.
“I am optimistic that in the next two weeks we will have a solution. At least a solution that will open the way for the beginning of accession talks with FYROM,” he reportedly told the European Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee.
“I think everyone agrees that this would be useful for the country, for society and the whole region of the Western Balkans,” he added.
Hahn said FYROM has overcome a deep political crisis and is making progress in the implementation of reforms and in maintaining good neighbourly relations, but warned “there is no time for complacency.”
Commenting on Turkey, Hahn said the country is moving further away from the European Union, particularly with regards to human rights and the rule of law and referred to the Commission’s recent report on the country.
FOREST PARK, Ohio (AP) — Police are investigating shots fired at two vehicles in a northern Cincinnati suburb.
Forest Park police say no injuries were reported, but two vehicles were shot at. Officers were first called to Hamilton Avenue just off Interstate 275 early Tuesday morning after a woman said a shot was fired at her from a car. A short time later, a tractor-trailer driver reported shots fired at his vehicle while on the interstate.
Police say both vehicles had dents consistent with being hit by bullets. They believe the vehicles were targeted randomly.
Police are asking for cooperation from business owners with security cameras in the area.
With more than 50 guests and club members present, the Rotary Club of Carpinteria celebrated the “step down” of outgoing president Andy Bailard and welcomed its 41st club president, Roland Rotz, at a buffet dinner held Tuesday at the Lions Community Building on Foothill Road in Carpinteria.
Honored guests included the club’s chartering past president, Dr. Bill Carty, and his wife, Daphne.
Club members Craig Murray and Harry Harper were named Paul Harris Fellows at the event.
Other awards for the club included several Avenues of Service awards given by Rotary District 5240, featuring “The Best Medium Club,” “The Silver Club of Distinction” and the coveted “Peace Though Service” award given by the president of Rotary International, Sakujo Tanada.
Rotz’s first meeting will be held from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Thursday, July 11 at the Lions Community Building in Carpinteria.
Those who wish to attend may call 805.886.6463.
— Pat Kistler is the public relations coordinator for the Rotary Club of Carpinteria.
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The crown cross-examined the defence’s forensic psychologist Tuesday during the sentencing hearing for Quebec City mosque shooter, Alexandre Bissonnette.
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The Feed's Michael Hing takes a gentle, friendly look at "soft" racism in Australia – the kind that prompts that familiar line of questioning: where are you from?
I mean, where were you born? I mean, where are you really from? As a chap of Asian appearance it's something Hing's endured all his life, despite his family arriving in Australia more than a century ago.
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Appropriately, he starts his journey tonight in Bendigo, a city with a rich Asian heritage where the line between "Australian" and "Chinese" has become well and truly blurred.
New Year’s Day Dip: Europeans Brave Cold and Take the Plunge
Hundreds of people across Europe braved the cold weather and took part in the annual New Year’s Day dip to symbolize washing away the old year.
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If robot reporters are going to deploy from drones in war zones in the future, at what point do we have the conversation about the journalism ethics of all this?
The robots may still be a few years away, but the conversation is happening now (at least about today’s AI technology in newsrooms).
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – The Peninsula Health District has issued a swimming advisory Wednesday for Hilton Beach.
The bacteria results exceed safe levels, the Virginia Department of Health Beach Monitoring tweeted Wednesday.
A swimming advisory was also issued on June 7 and was lifted a few days later.
Recreational waters are checked during the summer months for high levels of bacteria.
Indicator organisms like enterococci are monitored and when they are too high a sign is posted at the beach.
Enterococci are a group of organisms used to determine the amount of fecal contamination of recreation water. They do not cause illness but research shows when enterococci are present, other disease-causing organisms may be as well.
Asaram rape case: Heavy security in Jodhpur, Shahjahanpur ahead of verdict
To maintain law and order, city police is keeping a strict vigil on vehicles coming in and out, with a special eye on Gujarat-based vehicles.
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has extended the term of Saskatchewan Lt.-Gov. Vaughn Schofield until the end of December.
Schofield was sworn in to what is usually a five-year term in March 2012.
She had a successful business career before she was appointed by former prime minister Stephen Harper.
In the 1980s, she was chair of the board of a 200,000-member crime prevention program and travelled North America establishing Crime Watch groups.
Photo by Jeffrey Saulton Isabella Wright, left, and Emmaline Atkinson, right, wait for a bite on their lures during the 37th annual Parkersburg Fishing Derby at the City Park Pond on Saturday. Photo by Jeffrey Saulton Isabella Wright, left, and Emmaline Atkinson, right, wait for a bite on their lures during the 37th annual Parkersburg Fishing Derby at the City Park Pond on Saturday.
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The Mediterranean Gulf Insurance and Reinsurance Company (MedGulf) renewed an agreement with Saudi Binladin Group (SBG) to provide health insurance services, the insurer said in a statement to Tadawul.
The MedGulf expects the deal to contribute over five per cent to its gross written premiums (GWPs) for the 2017 fiscal year and is likely to reflect positively on the insurer’s financial statements in Q3 2018.
When Cookie claps back, she claps back hard. Catch all or her clapback moments from the episodes, “Evil Manners” (403) and “Bleeding War” (404).
MP Namal Rajapaksa requests the government intervene to protect the children from the viral fever in the Southern Province.
He stated this as a response to the questions raised by the media, at Hambantota.
According to the MP, it is unfair to be asked to go to a private hospital, when a child has come to a government hospital for treatment. The government should step in to bring about justice on this matter, he says.
They currently have $5.50 price target on the stock, up from their previous price target of $5.00. Other analysts also recently issued research reports about the company.
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Students who attend Greenwood Elementary School in Henrico were dismissed early on Monday due to water found in at least two hallways and several classrooms.
"This morning, after the buses were already on the roads, we discovered about a quarter-inch of water throughout the upstairs hallways, including the majority of the upstairs classrooms," said Henrico Schools spokesperson Andy Jenks. "Water is also being seen in the downstairs hallway, but not impacting the main entrance."
School officials say a running faucet that had a stopper in it caused the water to overflow. Henrico Schools is working to determine how long the water was left on.
Students were dismissed at 10:15 a.m. Cleanup continued throughout the day.
The school will be open on Tuesday, and school leaders are looking for other areas within the building for the classrooms that were significantly impacted by the water.
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US employment fell in September for the first time since 2010 as hurricanes Harvey and Irma took their toll on the jobs market.
The Labor Department said 33,000 jobs were lost amid a record drop in employment in the leisure and hospitality sector.
It blamed the two storms, which struck Texas and Florida in late August and early September, for the slide.
Economists had expected a rise of 90,000 jobs last month.
However, Harvey and Irma did not affect the unemployment rate, which slipped to 4.2% - the lowest since February 2001.
The estimate of the total number of jobs created in August was revised up by 13,000 to 169,000.
ISIS has claimed responsibility for the attack on a night club in Istanbul on New Year's Eve. NBC's Richard Engel reports.
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Lerato Kganyago has never been one to leave herself vulnerable on public platforms, but on last night's episode of Behind The Story, she left many fans in tears as she told her story.
The show, which is hosted by Pearl Thusi, gives viewers a front row seat into the lives of the local celebrities they look up to.
It aims to go behind the headlines and behind the personality to see who they really are.
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WASHINGTON (AP) - New federal data show that black students continue to be expelled and suspended from school much more frequently than their white peers.
The report released by the Education Department on Tuesday is likely to add to an already tense national debate about what causes such racial disparities. Civil rights groups believe that racial bias is at play and insist that federal protections are necessary. Other experts say that imposing discipline restrictions on schools causes chaos in classrooms.
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos is considering scrapping Obama-era rules that were meant to counter those disparities.
Data shows that while black students represented 8 percent of all enrolled students in 2015-2016, they accounted for 25 percent of suspensions. Black girls made up 8 percent of all students and 14 percent of suspensions.
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SAO PAULO, April 5 A Brazilian tax auditing court ruled state-controlled oil company Petrobras should be charged 1.5 billion reais ($484.3 million) in taxes over profits of a Netherlands-based subsidiary, the company said in a Wednesday securities filing.
The so-called CARF court argues Petróleo Brasileiro SA, as the firm is known, failed to include the subsidiary when calculating its 2009 income taxes, as well as separate tax on net profits. Petrobras has not yet been formally notified of the decision and may choose to appeal, according to the filing.
($1 = 3.0974 reais) (Reporting by Roberto Samora and Bruno Federowski; Writing by Bruno Federowski; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
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Dozens of home have been hit by a power cut in part of South Yorkshire this afternoon.
About 60 homes in Birdwell near Barnsley have been affected by the power outage since 12.45pm.
Staff from the Northern Powergrid are on site and said the problem should be fixed by 3pm.
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The fifth edition of the High Plains Comedy Festival is right around the corner, and organizers just announced the full schedule.
The annual event, founded by writer and comedian Adam Cayton-Holland, spotlights both local and national acts, many of whom appear on truTV's Those Who Can't alongside Denver luminaries in the Grawlix: Cayton-Holland, Andrew Orvedahl, and Ben Roy.
Chesterfield Police have identified a man who died after being struck by a vehicle on Jefferson Davis Highway.
The crash happened around 11 p.m. Thursday in the 14600 block of Jefferson Davis Highway. Police say the victim, 46-year-old Ronald Estes Jr., was lying in the southbound lane when he was struck by a Toyota sedan.
Estes Jr. died at the scene. The driver of the vehicle stayed at the scene.
Police are still investigating the crash. Call Crime Solvers at 804-748-0660 if you have any information that can help.
Authorities say icy and snow covered roads caused a rollover crash in Sanilac County.
It happened on Monday, March 13 about 5:15 p.m. on Galbraith Line Road near Bailey Road in Maple Valley Township.
Investigators said 55-year-old Mary Bakewell of Brown City was heading eastbound on Galbraith Line Road when the ice and snow caused her to lose control of her 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
The vehicle went of the road to the right, rolled twice and came to rest on its tires in the ditch.
Bakewell was checked by Brown City Fire and Marlette EMS, then taken to McLaren Port Huron by a third party for treatment.
Police said she was wearing her seatbelt and alcohol was not a factor.
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JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A new member of the Mississippi House of Representatives has been sworn in.
House Speaker Philip Gunn administered the oath of office Monday to Fred Shanks of Brandon, who won a special election last week representing parts of Rankin County.
Shanks, a former Brandon alderman and Republican, won 58 percent of the votes, beating Bob Morrow, a Rankin County supervisor.
The new House member will fill the remainder of Republican John Moore’s term until January 2020 in District 60. Moore, of Brandon, resigned in December after being accused of sexual harassment.
One vacancy remains in the 122-member House after Democrat Robert Huddleston resigned Feb. 28.
Gov. Phil Bryant has set a May 8 special election to fill the District 30 seat, covering parts of Bolivar, Quitman, Sunflower and Tallahatchie counties.
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BERLIN (Reuters) - U.S. steel and aluminium tariffs will probably take effect on June 1 unless a deal is struck, a spokesman for the German economy ministry said on Wednesday.
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U.S. President Donald Trump has granted the European Union an exemption from the tariffs until June 1.
Asked about the procedure, the ministry spokesman said:
“As far as I know it is in the night (going into) June 1,” said the spokesman. “As far as I know, they (the tariffs) would automatically take effect,” he said, adding talks were still going on to try to get a deal.
Adele and partner Simon Konecki are said to be planning a UK wedding after becoming secretly engaged in October.
It was recently suggested that the singer and her partner Simon Konecki, 42, had married after she was believed to be wearing a gold ring on her wedding finger.
However, this would seem to have misled and the singer may have simply become engaged to her partner of five years. Accordingly, she is now planning a ceremony in the UK for sometime in 2017.
According to The Sunday People, the 28-year-old secretly agreed to wed in October. Although the couple wanted in fact to marry this Christmas, their plans did not materialise.
It is speculated that there would have been too short notice for their respective families to travel to the United States where the couple are currently living.
I was brought up to believe that personal actions have consequences. That's why I reacted with a degree of dismay when I read comments by Ted Wheeler's chief of staff, Michael Cox, in The Oregonian/OregonLive article on the arrests of Portland's homeless ("Portland homeless accounted for majority of arrests in 2017, analysis finds," June 27). Cox "said the arrests of homeless people are 'a sign that we, as a society, have already dropped the ball, perhaps a couple of times, before that police interaction.' "
Cox makes no reference to the role of personal choice in this equation. If Cox's comment represents the prevailing attitude at City Hall -- that society-at-large is at fault for one's bad choices in life -- then I have little confidence that our city will be able to deal effectively with the rise in criminal activity locally.
David L. Mitchell, Northwest Portland
NORTH HOLLYWOOD — Authorities were searching today for a murder suspect who eluded police capture during a standoff in North Hollywood.
Police went to the 7500 block of Tujunga Avenue at 11:20 a.m. Monday, according to Officer Drake Madison of the Los Angeles Police Department’s Media Relations Division. A SWAT team was sent to the scene, and the barricade was still ongoing about three hours later.
The suspect is in his 20s and was believed to be armed, Madison said.
SWAT fired tear gas into the home around 3:30 p.m. and police discovered that the suspect was not there, according to reports from the scene.
A detailed description of the suspect was not immediately available, and no information on the murder attributed to the suspect was immediately released.
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BRUSSELS -- NATO's chief says the military alliance would be concerned if reports that Russia has violated a Cold War-era treaty by deploying a cruise missile prove true.
U.S. intelligence agencies have assessed that the missile became operational late last year, possibly violating the 1987 Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty on the development and testing of cruise missiles.
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said Wednesday that "compliance with arms control agreements is of great importance and especially when it comes to treaties covering nuclear weapons."
He said that "any non-compliance of Russia with the INF Treaty would be a serious concern for the alliance."
His remarks in Brussels came before chairing the first meeting of NATO defence ministers with U.S. Defence Secretary Jim Mattis.
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A two-alarm fire briefly threatened homes Sunday afternoon and charred about four acres before fire crews were able to extinguish the fast-moving blaze, a Vista fire official said.
The fire, which was ignited in a grassy field, also destroyed a storage building. It broke out around 4:30 p.m. near Mar Vista Drive and Stoneridge Terrace near state Route 78, said Vista Deputy Fire Chief Ned Vander Pol.
The fire was being pushed by winds up a ridge toward homes, so officials called for a second alarm.
Firefighters from Vista, Carlsbad, Oceanside and San Marcos were able to knock down the flames in about a half hour, Vander Pol said. Crews left around 6:30 p.m. after making sure the blaze was completely out.
The cause of the fire is suspicious, Vander Pol said. Residents reported seeing two juveniles in the area before it began, but no one was found. He said investigators found evidence of a camp in the field where the fire sparked.
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Within earshot of the Columbia River, past the farthest reaches of the city, where small farms and fields of blackberry bushes sit waiting to be developed, lies one of Portland's most undiscovered dispensary treasures. Nature's Alternative opened as a medical shop in 2014, and gives off a vibe more like an optometrist's office than your typical dispensary. It's the type of safe and quiet choice where you'd bring a family member visiting from out of town. Budtenders at this outer-Northeast bud boutique are eager to field questions, and its secluded location provides a certain level of discretion for customers. Check out the Quantum Kush at a ridiculous 25.98 percent THC for just $10 a gram. Nature's Alternative also carries a large selection of BHO cartridges for dab pens, as well as accessories.
New Delhi: Police on Monday received a tip-off about a suspicious object seen in one of the toilets in Sangam Express. Security personnel, bomb squad and dog squad reached Hapur Railway Station immediately after and vacated the train to carry out a detailed search operation. The train was bound for Allahabad from Meerut.
The object - a torch with wires attached to it - was spotted in one of the toilets prompting officials of North Railway to reach Hapur station. Senior officers of the police department too reached the station and passengers were quickly checked and escorted to safety. The area around the train - platform 1 and 2 - was cordoned off and a systematic search operation for the object was launched. Officials are still trying to ascertain the nature of the object and say they are taking no chances.
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A sizable minority of patients need to make contact with health services after outpatient surgery, most often due to inadequate pain management, according to a study published online April 10 in Anesthesiology . Lone D. Brix, a Ph.D. candidate at Horsens Regional Hospital in Denmark, and colleagues surveyed patients who had undergone one of five common outpatient surgical procedures one week and eight weeks after surgery.
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An explosion wounded two civilian passers-by in Bahrain, the interior ministry said early Wednesday, as demonstrators were marking the sixth anniversary of an anti-government uprising that was bloodily suppressed.
The ministry did not say what caused Tuesday evening's blast in a village outside the capital Manama but demonstrators sometimes throw petrol bombs during the sporadic protests that still grip the Sunni-ruled but Shiite-majority kingdom.
The blast came as demonstrators clashed with police in Manama and several nearby villages.
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"It's overwhelming to have your whole entire life planned for something you don't feel passionate about," member Lauren Jauregui told The Times last year ahead of the group's latest album. "You're not seeing your family, your friends. You're not doing anything for yourself. It was depressing, draining and sad. Now it's a whole different thing."
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But it's not just money at the heart of the debate over how school funding should be cut in Wyoming during this prolonged economic slump. It's also how education in the state will look in the future and the impact of those cuts on the state's children.
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Pandora released huge offers in the mid season sale in March- and massive reductions are still available.
The favoured jewellery store is a high street favoured for jewellery.
Pandora charms have been a huge hit with shoppers in recent years for everyone, so it's no wonder fans go mad for there bigger sales.
Shoppers will be able to pick up some beautiful one off items- where some can be found as little as £5 .
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Stories of officer-involved shootings and tension between officers and civilians took center stage in 2016, leaving many to question law enforcement and their use of force. But it wasn't until tragedy struck in the southwest Georgia region for residents and police departments to see a change locally.
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HELSINKI (AP) — Nokia has reported better than expected fourth quarter earnings as a result of a one-off license fee from China's Huawei, but said short-term outlook for its core network business remained bleak despite an upward trend in North American sales.
The Espoo, Finland -based maker of telecommunications gear said Thursday that its net profit for the October-December period was 709 million euros ($883 million) against 672 million a year earlier.
Profits were boosted by a one-off patent payment of 210 million euros but operating profit from the networks business was down 25 percent. Sales were flat at 6.7 billion euros.
CEO Rajeev Suri said he expected market conditions to improve substantially in 2019 and 2020 during the full roll-out of the next generation 5G networks.
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The music world is rife with competition, but when Greg Anderson and Elizabeth Joy Roe met as piano students at the Juilliard School in 2002, they decided to pair up and launch their careers as a duo.
Since then, Anderson and Roe have earned acclaim in concerts and appearances on MTV, PBS, NPR and the BBC, released four albums on the Steinway label, and reached millions of viewers with their vivacious YouTube performance videos.
This week, they launch Chamber Music San Francisco’s summer series with a program that includes works by Mozart, Gluck, Rachmaninoff, Bizet, Ravel, and Piazzolla.
Details: 3 p.m. June 3 at Del Valle Theatre, Walnut Creek, 925-943-7469, www.lesherartscenter.org; 7:30 p.m. June 4 at Oshman Jewish Community Center, Palo Alto and 8 p.m. June 5 at Herbst Theatre, San Francisco, 415-392-4400; www.chambermusicSF.org; $30-$50.
After the Spurs routed the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series, 111-82, Patty Mills said he expects things to get very physical in Game 2. "They're already a physical team, that's the way they like them to play, now we're expecting harder hits when you cut through the lane, harder screens, and try to wear us out that way," Mills said at shoot around Monday morning. The Grizzlies led by as much as 13 points in the first quarter of Game 1 before the Spurs overwhelmed the Grizzlies with a three-pronged offensive attack from Kawhi Leonard, LaMarcus Aldridge and Tony Parker, turning their double-digit deficit into a 30-plus-point blowout in the fourth quarter.
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Mostly sunny skies and highs in the upper 60s made for challenging race conditions for John Platt of Moon in Monday’s Boston Marathon. Even so, he set a personal record on the course.
“The start was hot, direct and exposed,” said Mr. Platt, who was one of 40 athletes in the mobility impaired division. Mr. Platt, who was profiled Monday in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, has multiple sclerosis and temporarily loses his vision when his body gets overheated, a rare side effect of the disease known as Uhthoff’s phenomenon.
His time of 5:44:42 is more than two minutes faster than his mark last year.
“I’ll take it and move on,” Mr. Platt said. “Tomorrow I wake up and still have MS.”
Police in New Jersey were put to the test over the weekend when they were called to catch a loose pig.
NJ.com reports three Woolwich Township police officers responded to a call about a mischievous pig roaming a township neighborhood Saturday morning. According to police, the officers used a makeshift lasso and dog treats to lure the pet pig back into its owner's yard.
In a self-deprecating Facebook post the Woolwich Township Police Department quipped, "No pig(s) were hurt in the process." The department also invited commenters to make their best "pig/bacon/cop" jokes.
The department's piggy post has received more than 400 likes and 70 comments.
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Horace McQuay from Northeast Baltimore, was accused of exposing himself in a car outside of Western High School.
On Monday, McQuay was arrested after being spotted on the schools parking lot at Cold Spring Lane and Falls Road.
According to Fox 45 McQuay has been charge with three counts of indecent exposure and one count of disrupting school operations.
He is being held without bond.
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An Upstate man was arrested on child neglect charges after reports that a child under his care tested positive for meth, per Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office deputies.
Michael Laymond Hayes, 34 of Moore, was charged with unlawful neglect of a child for an incident that occurred on or about Feb 28 at a residence located on Eagle Lane in Moore in Spartanburg County, per reports.
Deputies say they received a referral from the Department of Social Services that a child under his care tested positive for methamphetamines.
When investigators arrived at the Spartanburg County property they said Hayes admitted to doing illegal drugs in the kitchen of the residence.
Hayes was arrested and placed in the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office.
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Cat Island – This Orange Creek resident 27-year-old Rodrigo Rolle is the man police have charged in connection with the murder of 74-year-old Janice Kissinger, an American women who lived on the island.
Rolle was changed yesterday in connection with her murder and pleaded not guilty. Rolle was recently released on bail for another murder.
If found guilty in both incidents it would mean the accused killed twice and might be released on bail a third time.
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JAMAICA, N.Y. — Customs officials arrested a woman who allegedly smuggled 27 pounds of cocaine into the country hidden under the seat cushion of a motorized wheelchair.
Customs and Border Protection officers found Yoncela Stanley with the cocaine – which is worth about $468,000 – on June 11 when Stanley, a US resident, flew into JFK airport from St. Lucia, officials said. They noticed the back seat cushion of her wheel chair looked strange and probed it.
Stanley was arrested and turned over to Homeland Security Investigations.
“This latest seizure demonstrates the vigilance of our CBP officers, and their excellence in detecting those who would try to smuggle these illegal substances,” said Leon Hayward, Acting Director, Field Operations New York.
Washington: White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders has discarded the media reports on Secretary of State Rex Tillerson`s way out and maintained that President Donald Trump still has confidence in Tillerson.
"Nothing has changed despite what you may read in the media or watch on TV. I would certainly trust the president and my comments far above those of other reporters," Sanders said.
According to the Hill, Tillerson said that he has never considered leaving and Trump addressed the issue at a hospital in Las Vegas where he met the victims of the mass shooting, by saying that he has total confidence in Tillerson.
However, stories are still doing the rounds that Trump and Tillerson's relationship has been damaged beyond repair due to clashes over Iran and North Korea policy.
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New Delhi: Bangladesh is planning to build a power plant in India through the Bangladesh-India Friendship Company (BIFCL), as per sources.
The power plant will be based either on coal or solar and would be located near the border, sources said.
A decision has been made to form a committee comprising representatives from both the countries to move the project forward, sources added.
Khaled Mahmud, Chairman Engineer of Bangladesh Power Development Board (PDB), recently confirmed about the developments to the media, after returning home from India following a joint working committee meeting, the sources further said.
The PDB and India’s National Thermal Power Company Ltd (NTPC) will jointly operate the power station.
Gaunce was recalled from AHL Cleveland on Saturday.
Gaunce has yet to appear in an NHL game this season. Instead, he's collected two goals, 10 helpers and 46 PIM with the Monsters. Every team needs depth, and Gaunce will provide that with fellow defenseman Ryan Murray (upper body) still on injured reserve ahead of Saturday's road clash with the Islanders.
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) – Young-Williams Animal Center is currently at capacity and is offering free adoptions, but they also encourage people to do their homework before taking home a new pet.
This week’s Young-Williams Pets of the Week are two kittens, barely two months old, named Ellie Mae and Lucy. They are free to adopt through the weekend at Young-Williams. The event was originally supposed to end Friday night, but was extended.
The center says kittens require a lot of play, but if you get two together, they can help with that because they can play with each other. Ellie Mae and Lucy came from the same litter and actually have two other siblings available at Young-Williams.
For more information on adopting Ellie Mae, Lucy or any other pet at Young-Williams, call (865) 215-6599, visit their website, or either location at 3201 Division Street or 6400 Kingston Pike.
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“Scandal” actress Katie Lowes and her husband, Adam Shapiro, announced the birth of their first baby Wednesday night.
“Baby’s‪ ‬first #Scandal Thursday‪!‬” Lowes, 36, wrote alongside a photo of her newborn son’s feet. “@shappyshaps and‪ ‬I‪ ‬are thrilled to welcome Albee Shapiro to our family! We’re happy & healthy!”
Shapiro reposted the photo, captioning it, “I ❤️ Albee. And I can’t even begin to say how much I ❤️ @ktqlowes.”
Lowes — who wed Shapiro in 2012 — revealed she was expecting on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” in May.
“We have zero names. My husband’s a huge basketball fan, so for years we’ve been calling it LeBron,” she said at the time. “When people come over the house, there’s a little bedroom next to our room, and we’ll say like, ‘Someday this is gonna be LeBron or LeBrona’s room!'”
The final season of the hit Shonda Rhimes show premieres on Thursday.
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Dr. Seuss Museum To Replace Mural After Complaints Of 'Jarring Racial Stereotype'Three children's authors had said they would boycott an event at the Springfield museum.
Brockton Middle School Students Accused Of Firing BB Gun At ClassmatesAuthorities said three children at Plouffe Academy middle school used a BB gun to shoot pellets at several classmates on a playground.
Study: Great White Sharks Are Swimming Farther And DeeperResearchers in Massachusetts say white sharks appear to venture offshore farther, with more frequency and at greater depths than previously known in the Atlantic.
I-Team: WWII Vet Mistakenly Billed $4K For Medical Care, Revealing VA ProblemSeveral years since implementation, the WBZ-TV I-Team found the Veterans Choice program administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) continues to have issues.
The staff of Kebbi State House of Assembly on Monday embarked on an indefinite strike over the non-payment of their allowances for the past three years.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the strike stalled the activities of the House as the workers’ chants made it impossible for the members to communicate, forcing a quick adjournment.
Alhaji Mohammed Garba, Chairman, Kebbi chapter of the Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria, who briefed newsmen on the action, said that workers were left with no other option after pleas to management yielded no fruits.
“We have pursued the payment of these allowances for the past three years.
“We have made several appeals and held meetings with the leadership of the House on the issue but to no avail,” he said.
He said that the strike would continue until the entitlements were paid.
Garba, however, expressed optimism that the issue would be resolved amicably since the state government had promised to intervene.
Aug 12 (Gracenote) - Results and standings from the Hungarian championship matches on Saturday Saturday, August 12 Honved 2 Ujpest 1 Diosgyor 2 Puskas Akademia FC 2 Ferencvaros 1 Paks 1 Szombathelyi Haladas 3 Balmazujvarosi 1 Vasas Budapest 1 Mezokovesd 1 Videoton FC 1 Debrecen 0 Standings P W D L F A Pts 1 Honved 5 3 2 0 10 5 11 ------------------------- 2 Videoton FC 5 3 2 0 9 4 11 3 Diosgyor 5 2 2 1 9 8 8 ------------------------- 4 Vasas Budapest 5 2 1 2 4 4 7 ------------------------- 5 Mezokoevesd 5 2 1 2 6 11 7 6 Ferencvaros 5 1 4 0 9 4 7 7 Szombathelyi Haladas 5 2 0 3 4 8 6 8 Paks 5 1 3 1 8 7 6 9 Ujpest 5 1 3 1 8 8 6 10 Balmazujvarosi 5 1 2 2 8 7 5 ------------------------- 11 Debrecen 5 0 2 3 2 5 2 12 Puskas Akademia FC 5 0 2 3 4 10 2 1: Champions League preliminary round 2-3: Europa League preliminary round 4: Europa League depending on domestic cup 11-12: Relegation
(AP) — A federal judge in South Carolina today has been considering the competency of Dylan Roof, who shot and killed nine people during Bible study at a black church in 2015.
The judge says a court-appointed psychiatrist examined Roof for about five hours over the weekend.
Roof is planning to represent himself in the sentencing phase of his trial, which begins tomorrow in Charleston. He could face the death penalty.
"In the name of France, the French president offered Russia and the Russian people his wishes for success with the modernisation of the country on the political, democratic, economic and social fronts," the Elysee said in a statement.
In the same call, Macron reiterated his concerns about the situation in Syria, where Russian troops are fighting on behalf of President Bashar Al-Assad, calling on Russia to make every effort to end the fighting and stem civilian casualties.
He also called on Russian authorities to offer clarity on their role in the nerve agent attack on a former spy in the English city of Salisbury, and to come clean on any arms programmes that may not have been declared to the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons.
"The French president underlined his conviction that, once the terms are clarified, cooperation between Europe and Russia is essential for the security of the European continent and in the interests of our countries," the statement said.
Three people were arrested Thursday after two traffic stops and the search of a home resulted in the discovery of $23,500 worth of methamphetamine in Marathon County.
Casey T. Graham, 34, Rebecca M. Torgerson, 36 both of Weston and Mee N. Vang, 32, of Minneapolis face various charges after an investigation led to the seizure of half a pound of meth.
A search warrant was executed at a home in the 4300 block of Schofield Avenue in Weston, police said.
Police said they also seized suspected MDMA tablets, numerous items of drug paraphernalia and over $1,700.
Charges include possession with intent to deliver, possession of drug paraphernalia and drug trafficking.
All three are in custody at the Marathon County Jail awaiting court proceedings in connection with the investigation.
No additional information was released at this time.
NORMAL, Ill. (WAND) – Police are searching for a missing woman from the Normal area.
Officers say Shelby Todd, 21, was last seen in central Illinois on April 21. They believe she may have since visited Dallas, Texas.
Police say she might be driving a red 2001 Toyota Solara with Illinois registration AQ11245. They believe she could be in Illinois or Texas.
Officers did not have a clothing description to provide or information about who she could be with.
Normal police want anyone with information about where Todd might be to call them at (309)454-9535.
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The approval implies that each person using platforms like WhatsApp, Facebook, Viber and Skype among others, will be subjected to a daily levy of 200 Shillings while each mobile money transaction will be subjected to a 1 percent excise duty. The government is projecting to collect 284 billion Shillings from the measures.
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OAP Freeze Weighs On The Trending Hallelujah Challenge
OAP Daddy Freeze has weighed in on the trending Nathaniel Bassey’s hallelujah challenge and how people now screen grab their comments and celebrity comments for show. Celebrities like Omoni Oboli, Donjazzy, Kcee, Ice Prince, Funke Akindele, ChiomaAkpota, Uche Jombo, Lynxx, Toke Makinwa, Weird MC, Chika Ike ,Iyanya, Paul Okoye and many more have joined …
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This picture from the Market Rasen Mail archives of 1989 shows Caistor Council holding their first meeting of the year.
The venue for the meeting was the district offices in the town.
Seated is the Mayor of Caistor at the time, Roy Brady, with vice-chairman Ralph Rodwell on the right and clerk June Marriott on the left.
Can any of our readers name the other councillors pictured?
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There are on the WALB-TV Albany story from Sunday, titled City of Columbus tearing down nightclub, paving way for redevelopment. In it, WALB-TV Albany reports that:
Months after the Columbus City Government took control of an entire block on Cusseta Road, previously the home of Club Majestic, demolition crews are set to tear down the once-popular nightclub. The city of Columbus bought a total of five parcels of land, including an abandoned car wash, for a little more than $365,000.
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Jury selection delayed in trial of ex-Arizona lawmaker
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Jury selection has been delayed in the trial of a former Arizona legislator charged in the shooting death of a man in Alaska in 2016.
Jury selection was to have started Monday. But KTOO Public Media reports the prosecution discovered a second interview between investigators and a key witness, and that the defense had not seen the evidence.
A hearing on the evidence was scheduled for Tuesday.
State Department of Law spokeswoman Maria Bahr says jury selection is tentatively scheduled to start Wednesday, depending on the outcome of Tuesday's hearing.
Mark Desimone has been charged in the death of Duilio Antonio "Tony" Rosales during a southeast Alaska hunting and fishing trip.
Desimone resigned from the Arizona House in 2008 after being arrested in a domestic dispute with his then-wife.
THOMAS COUNTY – Two people were injured in an accident just after 9a.m. on Monday in Thomas County.
The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2008 Chevy truck driven by James Joel Leal, 43, Palmer, TX., was eastbound on Interstate 70 six miles west of the U.S. 83 Junction.
The driver lost control of the truck. It entered the west ditch and over turned.
Leal and a passenger Leal, Isaac Ray Leal, 21, Palmer, TX., were transported to the hospital in Colby.
They were both properly restrained at the time of the accident, according to the KHP.
WE DON’T NEED COLLEGES. WE NEED MADHOUSES: SJW Snowflake Wants UCF College Student Expelled For Refusing Hijab.
Angle hasn’t competed in the ring since last month at WrestleMania 34 where he teamed up with Ronda Rousey and beat Triple H as well as Stephanie McMahon in Mixed Tag Team Match.
Since then, the six-time world champion has been focusing on his duties as RAW General Manager.
However, the 1996 Olympic Gold Medalist took to Instagram and uploaded a photo of him and Rollins.
The ex-WWE Champion then asked the WWE Universe if they would ever want to see this dream match.
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma lawmakers will hold public hearings beginning this week to review budgets of the five state agencies that receive the largest appropriations.
The hearings begin Wednesday and conclude Jan. 10.
The five agencies are the department of education, transportation, higher education, human services and the state’s health care authority.
Those agencies received $5.36 billion – or 77 percent – of the $6.91 billion appropriated budget for fiscal year 2017.
After two consecutive years of deep cuts to state agencies, Oklahoma lawmakers will again be grappling with another budget hole estimated to be about $868 million. The amount is more than 12 percent of state spending.
The budget hearings will be held in the House chamber at the state Capitol.
Sokoto Government denies paying Alfas N91million to pray for Buhari
The Sokoto State Government has denied that Governor Aminu Tambuwal paid N91million to 90 Islamic clerics popularly known as Alfas, to pray for President Muhammadu Buhari in Mecca. Tambuwal’s spokesman, Imam Imam, said the reports were “untrue and misleading”. He quoted the story published by PM News on Twitter and wrote: “Very very untrue and […]
Sokoto Government denies paying Alfas N91million to pray for Buhari
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MEXICO CITY Mexican airport operator Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste said on Monday it had agreed to acquire a majority stake in two peers in Colombia, Airplan and Aeropuertos de Oriente, for some $262 million.
The Mexican company known as Asur (ASURB.MX), said once the deal was concluded, it would hold 92.42 percent of Airplan's capital and 97.26 percent of Aeropuertos de Oriente.
The two companies each have concessions to operate six airports in Colombian cities including Medellin, Cucuta, Bucaramanga, Santa Marta and Monteria, Asur said in a statement.
The deal is subject to approval from Colombian authorities, the Mexican company added.
(Reporting by Noe Torres; Editing by Alexandra Alper)
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Surfers and swimmers at Cape St Francis are advised to stay out of the sea today due to heightened shark activity in the area.
The sharks are being attracted by a dead whale in the bay at Cape St Francis.
Two big Great Whites have already been spotted eating the carcass and, with bits of the whale breaking off, more sharks are expected.
The municipality, in conjunction with the Cape St Francis Civic Association, have arranged for the whale to be towed out to a main current out at sea so as to prevent the carcass from washing up along the South African coastline.
The specie of whale is unknown at this stage.
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In this image released by the U.S, Air Force, a B-1B Lancer assigned to the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, deployed from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, prepares for takeoff from Andersen AFB, Guam, to conduct a sequenced bilateral mission with South Korean F-15 and Koku Jieitai Japan Air Self-Defense Force) F-2 fighter jets, July 7, 2017.
MEXICO CITY — Mexico's Defence Department says seven army personnel are presumed dead after a helicopter crashed in the northern state of Durango.
One soldier was found seriously wounded at the scene. The bodies of the rest of the victims were believed to be in the wreckage of the craft.
The department said Friday the Bell 412 transport helicopter was on a training mission and was carrying 2 pilots, an officer and five soldiers.
The crash occurred near El Salto in a mountainous region of Durango.
The firm currently has a GBX 1,800 price target on the stock, up from their previous price target of GBX 1,500 . Royal Bank Of Canada's price target suggests a potential downside of 43.01% from the stock's previous close.
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Same-sex couples in England and Wales can either choose to get married or enter a civil partnership in England and Wales. But heterosexual couples don’t have that choice: tying the knot is the only option.
Now the government has suggested civil partnerships could be scrapped altogether, after an attempt by a Conservative MP to equalise the law.
Discussing the issue are Rebecca Steinfeld, who has campaigned for five years alongside her partner, Charles Keidan, for the right to form a civil partnership together, human rights lawyer, Professor Robert Wintemute, who is urging the preservation of civil partnerships for same-sex couples, and Harry Benson, who is from The Marriage Foundation, an organisation that promotes the traditional union of marriage.
EXCLUSIVE: Barbara Hershey has been tapped for a recurring role on the 10-episode eleventh season of the Fox sci-fi drama The X-Files and second as an event series, following last season’s six-season revival.
Oscar-nominated Hershey will play Erika Price, a powerful figure who represents a mysterious organization. She joins returning stars David Duhovny and Gillian Anderson and co-star Mitch Pileggi.
Hershey recently co-starred on the A&E drama series Damien and has been recurring on ABC’s Once Upon a Time. Her feature credits include the Insidious franchise and Black Swan. Hershey is repped by Pakula/King & Associates, Impression Entertainment and Jackoway Tyerman.
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Hoda Kotb, Ellie Kemper and Jane Krakowski welcome TODAY style expert Lilliana Vazquez, who says that now that Memorial Day had come and gone, it’s time to wear white – including white trousers from Zara, an off-white shirtdress from H&M, and a white denim skirt from Zara.
California Officials Say Thomas Fire Is The Fifth Largest In State History California officials say the Thomas Fire advancing on Santa Barbara is now the fifth worst in state history. This announcement comes after firefighters lost ground in containing it over the weekend.
Special nocturnal edition of Family Nature Walk will take place in the evening to maximize moth-viewing opportunities. Members of the Toronto Entomological Association will also be on hand to share their knowledge. 8:15-10 pm. Free/pwyc, suggested donation of $2-$5 per person.
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April 28 IK Investment Partners
* IK VIII Fund has reached an agreement with eurazeo pme and the management team to acquire a majority stake in Colisée Group
* Financial terms of the transaction are not disclosed and completion of the transaction is subject to regulatory approvals. (Bengaluru Newsroom: +91 80 6749 1136)
Woodward (WWD +3.3% ) reported Q2 net sales of $584.25M (+9.6% Y/Y) due to strong sales in the aerospace segment.
Aerospace segment sales +17% Y/Y to $386.34M and segment earnings improved by 70 bps to 18.9%.
Industrial segment sales -11% Y/Y to $161.91M, due to decrease in demand of industrial gas turbines and renewables. Segment earnings declined by 320 bps to 6.3%.
Q2 Expenses: R&D +18% Y/Y to $37.17M and SG&A -21% Y/Y to $39.49M
Adj. EBITDA margin improved by 209 bps to 17.4%.
FY18 Outlook: Net sales ~2.2B and EPS $3.60-3.80.
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Health care providers are not being reimbursed in anything like a timely manner since Obamacare’s huge expansion of Medicaid started overwhelming many of the states’ systems for managing the unprecedented growth.
Colorado’s Medicaid agency — the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing — says long delays in payments began when the state required providers to re-enroll their credentials with a new third-party provider, DXC Technology, in March. But the problems go beyond the initial credentialing and persist to this day.
The late or in some cases yet-unpaid bills have left Colorado hospitals, health centers and private clinics uncompensated for thousands of Medicaid claims, representing millions of dollars owed to them.
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Horrified shoppers and staff at Craigmarloch Tesco had to call police after raising concerns about the conduct of a teenager in the car park.
The incident kicked off at 6.2opm on Friday after a 16-year old boy allegedly shouted abuse at security staff in a foul-mouthed tirade
He dropped his trousers and exposed his buttocks, putting members of the public in a state of fear and alarm.
The volley of abuse continued and the boy made sexual comments about innocent bystanders at the supermarket as his outburst continued.
The boy was not on the scene when police arrived at Craigmarloch but they succeeded in tracing him at a later stage.
He was then cautioned and charged with public indecency and for communicating indecently under the Sexual Offences Act.
The boy was taken into custody and faced an appearance at Airdrie Sheriff Court on Saturday.
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The Physical Education and Kinesiology Club held its 14th annual Valentine’s Day Run Saturday, Feb. 11 at CSU Bakersfield.
Students and community members took part in the 5K and 10K runs.
The PEAK Club said this event is a way for students and the community to stay active.
Marbella Mendoza, who had never been on campus before, said she enjoyed the race.
“It was nice,” said Mendoza. “The track was pretty clean and clear. It wasn’t too smoky, which was pretty nice for me.”
The PEAK Club said there were 334 participants in the 5K and 75 participants in the 10K.
Guys. Guys. The remake of The Amityville Horror might have premiered in 2005, but it's never far from our minds. True, it's not the greatest horror movie to come out in the last decade, but one very special person makes the whole thing watchable: Ryan Reynolds. Unlike his character in Deadpool, Reynolds is a vision of physical perfection, and — if we may be so bold — at peak hotness. In addition to kick-starting our love of seeing Reynolds on screen, his role in the horror flick also taught us a valuable lesson: it's much easier to forgive someone for being possessed by demons and trying to murder their family if they do it while having an eight-pack.
Antifa uses its own violence as a warped false flag attack in order to provoke others into aggression, thereby justifying more violence.
Manchester United are yet to receive a second bid from West Brom for Morgan Schneiderlin, according to Sky Sports.
The France international was the subject of an opening £18 million offer from the Baggies, which was knocked back by the Red Devils.
Reports had suggested that Tony Pulis had returned with revised terms, as he looks to bring reinforcements into The Hawthorns.
No fresh approach has been made, though, with Schneiderlin – who has also been heavily linked with Everton – still waiting to discover what the January transfer window holds for him.
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Alzner (upper body) is not in the lineup for Game 3 against the Leafs on Monday, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.
Alzner currently has the fifth longest ironman streak in the NHL, as he's appeared in the last 540 regular-season games for the Capitals. He also had played in 59 straight postseason contests for Washington, which will come to an end due to his upper-body ailment. His offensive contributions are modest (23 points in the regular season), but he routinely records triple-digit hits and blocked shots while averaging about 20 minutes of ice time, so his absence might create a bit of a vulnerability in the Caps' back end Monday.
TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays selected right-handers Luis Santos and Rhiner Cruz to the active roster ahead of Wednesday’s home game against the New York Mets.
The Blue Jays also designated right-hander Preston Guilmet for assignment and optioned left-hander Tim Mayza to triple-A Buffalo.
Santos was 2-2 with a 2.52 earned-run average over 17 appearances with the Bisons while Cruz was 1-0 with a 1.04 ERA in six games.
Guilmet made eight appearances with the Blue Jays, posting an 0-1 mark and 11.70 ERA.
Mayza was 1-0 with a 3.75 ERA in 12 games with Toronto.
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Univ. offers in-state tuition if parents attended La. school
LAFAYETTE - The University of Louisiana at Lafayette says it's now offering in-state tuition to anyone with a parent who has at least an associate's degree from any public or private college or university in the state.
Until now, the "Louisiana Legacy Scholarship" has applied to anyone who lives out of state but has a parent who graduated from Louisiana-Lafayette. It's worth $13,728 a year.
Vice president for enrollment management DeWayne Bowie says the school hopes to attract students with family ties to Louisiana.
Students who have enrolled at Louisiana-Lafayette must provide a copy of their birth certificate and verification of their parent's Louisiana college degree to the Registrar's Office. Bowie says a diploma won't work - it has to be a transcript or verification letter from the school.
The Florida Legislature will be holding committee meetings in January and February to hear bills that will be considered during its 60-day session starting in March. Now is the time to start paying attention and to let your elected officials know what's important to you.
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Hoffmeister to Kayak 30,000 miles Around North America
By Jeff Moag Freya Hoffmeister today announced her plan to circumnavigate the North American continent by sea kayak. The German adventurer will attempt the approximately 30,000-mile journey over the next eight to ten years, paddling in stages of three to five months. She will travel alone and self-supported most of the time, as she has
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Eric Tolppanen, assistant deputy minister of the Alberta Crown Prosecution Service Division, speaks about the role of the Crown in Serenity’s case. Two people were jointly charged with one count of failing to provide the necessaries of life in the four-year-old girl’s death.
Caterpillar Inc.’s sales jumped 31% in the first quarter as the heavy machinery giant reported continued strength in construction and mining markets around the world.
The Deerfield, Ill.-based maker of bulldozers, mining trucks and other equipment boosted its profit outlook for the year, saying it could earn as much as $10.75 a share in 2018, $2 more than the upper end of its previous forecast.
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Just 14 years old, Braylee Cowan has already won more than 70 awards and thousands of dollars in scholarship money.
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* Scorpio Bulkers Inc. announces financial results for the first quarter of 2017
* Q1 adjusted loss per share $0.23 excluding items
* Q1 GAAP loss per share $0.48
* Q1 earnings per share view $-0.25 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Scorpio Bulkers - TCE revenue was $34.6 million for Q1 of 2017 compared to $10.2 million during prior year quarter
* Scorpio Bulkers Inc- During Q1 of 2017, recorded write down on assets held for sale $17.1 million related to sale of two kamsarmax vessels
* Scorpio Bulkers Inc says TCE revenue per day was $8,608 and $3,404 for Q1 of 2017 and 2016, respectively
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Cubs draft Chris Singleton, son of Charleston shooting victim
Chris Singleton’s dream of playing professional baseball was realized when the Cubs selected him Wednesday on the third day of the MLB Draft with the final pick in the 19th round.
The Charleston Southern outfielder’s selection comes nearly two years to the date of the Charleston shooting, when a white supremacist opened fire and killed nine people, one of which was Singleton’s mother, Sharonda Coleman-Singleton.
At the time, Coleman-Singleton was a track and field coach at Chris’ high school, Goose Creek.
The following day, Chris Singleton was praised by the community after giving a “love is stronger than hate speech” at a local baseball diamond, according to ESPN.
“If we just love the way my Mom would, the hate won’t be anywhere close to what love is,” Singleton said then.
Singleton, who just finished his junior season, started all 51 games and recorded 18 steals, 38 runs scored and four home runs.
THE family of a teenager who discharged himself from hospital with a head injury and went missing for more than 24 hours is appealing for the public’s help.
Jake Reid, 17, was last seen at Royal Adelaide Hospital around 3.11am on Tuesday.
His mother Tonya Phillips has concerns for his health and wants the public to help find her son.
“He presented at the RAH with severe head trauma and vomiting at 3:11am ... and later discharged himself prior to receiving treatment,” she said.
“We and the hospital are extremely worried about him as this is very serious.”
She urged him to contact his family and return to hospital for treatment soon.
Police has received a missing-person report for Jake and active inquiries are being made.
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Lupita Nyong'o is adding pole dancing to her arsenal of talents.
Vogue's January 2018 cover girl and featured star of the upcoming Star Wars: The Last Jedi and Black Panther has certainly been busy since she last appeared on the cover of the magazine in October 2016.
In addition to a handful of film projects with pockets of personal time, the Oscar winner has also began dabbling in pole dancing. As she explained to Vogue for its wellness-dedicated issue, she was inspired after visiting a New York City strip club at the request of a visiting friend.
"It was incredible and sexy, and I thought, I need to learn how to do that," she said of the dancers' acrobatics.
President Ram Nath Kovind delivered his first speech on Monday after taking charge of the post. While addressing the nation, President Kovind urged everyone to take inspiration from those who gave their lives for the nation and move forward.
He congratulated the nation on the eve of independence day.
"Govt can make, implement & strengthen laws but it is everyone's duty to abide by them," President Kovind said.
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He said that it is our national resolve to attain desired milestones for a New India by 2022 when India will complete 75 years of independence.
Talking about Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, he said that it is the duty of each one of us to keep the nation clean.
He added that there is no place for poverty in 'New India'.
"It is our national pledge to achieve important goals to make a 'New India," said President Kovind.
He also said that he is glad that people of the country have accepted GST happily.
Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber beat the shift to lead off the bottom half of the first inning during Monday night’s game against the Brewers. The pull-prone slugger, facing an infield shifted to the right side, decided to lay down a bunt on first-pitch fastball from starter Chase Anderson.
It was a beaut. The ball appeared to have enough momentum to carry foul, but it slowed up just enough after leaving the lip of the infield grass. The ball hugged the third-base foul line all the way up to the bag. Third baseman Travis Shaw watched in the hope that fate carried it just an inch further to the left, but to no avail.
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As the Cubs put it on Twitter, Schwarber [crushed] a leadoff single.
Schwarber finished 1-for-5 on the night as the Cubs lost 6-3 to the Brewers. The Cubs are now below .500 at 6-7 to begin the season.
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CNBC's Robert Frank reports on comments from the Trump Organization about its subpoena from Special Counsel Robert Mueller.
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The tomb was discovered during an excavation mission in the Giza western cemetery region, which has been known to house the burial sites of former royal palace officials. Archaeologists have been excavating the site for more than 170 years.
In a statement announcing the discovery, Egypt’s Antiquities Ministry said the tomb’s architecture and decorative style date back to the Fifth Dynasty during the period known as the Old Kingdom.
The archaeological mission was lead by Egypt’s secretary general of antiquities, Dr. Mostafa Wazir.
DARE COUNTY, N.C. – Deputies have arrested a man for second degree murder in connection to an overdose death.
Gregory Jerome Wynn, 40, was arrested on June 13 in connection with an overdose in Wanchese, North Carolina on June 10.
Authorities say the investigation is ongoing and there is a possibility others could be charged in connection to the overdose.
Wynn is being held in lieu of a $300,000 secured bond.
The ‘mythical beast’ is described as a helmeted wormlike animal that lived in the ocean approximately 500 million years ago and also had a series of spikes running down its back.
The newly discovered creature has been named Orthrozanclus elongate.
Stop defelecting. You know Christianity is the most persecuted religion on earth. You know that each year thousands of churches are destroyed.
You are also a bigot. No church or Christian leader was ever responsible for the American Indian wars. It was decisions made by the US president and by the military. The US military also didn't "exterminate" often it was the Indians that attacked first and the US always preferred relocating Indians.
African slaves again have nothing to do with Christianity, it was about politics and in fact African kings sold slaves. Many whites were also slaves (my Slav ancestors were slaves under the Arabs).
And your right Christianity is a dying religion. Christian are slaughtered and subjugated to descrimination and threats.
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Drivers should expect backups and delays on northbound I-5 through SeaTac and Kent each of the next five weekends, starting this Friday, June 16. contractor crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation will reduce northbound I-5 to two lanes during the first of five consecutive weekends. During the lane closures, crews will repave northbound I-5 between State Route 516 and the Southcenter area.
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Crash on Merritt in Milford closes lanes to traffic
MILFORD — A multi-vehicle accident on the Merritt Parkway Southbound closed two lanes traffic Sunday afternoon.
According to the state Department of Transportation, the accident took place between exits 54 and 53 in Milford and was reported shortly before 5:30 p.m. It closed the left and center lanes of traffic, and caused congestion between exits 56 and 53.
There’s in existence an acoustic guitar that features dozens of signatures—102, to be exact—from alt-rock’s biggest stars. The signatures include Lady Gaga, Mac DeMarco, Dave Grohl, Carrie Brownstein, Kim Gordon, Perfume Genius, Arctic Monkeys’ Alex Turner, John Legend, the National’s Matt Berninger, Ryan Adams, Katy Perry, Fred Armisen, and Michael Stipe. Old Style Guitar Shop owner Reuben Cox collected the signatures, and donated it to the organizers behind 7-inches for Planned Parenthood for a Planned Parenthood raffle.
The entry fee for the raffle is a $10 donation. Winners also get a book of photos of the signees.Find the full list of signatures and entry information at the 7-inches for Planned Parenthood website.
France's President Francois Hollande stands with European Council President Donald Tusk during a EU summit in Brussels, Belgium April 29, 2017. Reuters/Eric Vidal
BRUSSELS European Union leaders unanimously and rapidly agreed on guidelines for the bloc's negotiations with Britain over its withdrawal from the bloc, summit chair Donald Tusk said on Saturday.
"Guidelines adopted unanimously. EU27 firm and fair political mandate for the Brexit talks is ready," Tusk said in a tweet not long after the summit of EU leaders began.
Officials said the approval took about a minute and was followed by applause from the leaders.
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker also issued a tweet saying: "Unity in action."
The EU's Brexit negotiator, Michel Barnier, is expected to launch talks with Britain on its withdrawal from the EU in June, after Britain's parliamentary election.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Movie mogul Harvey Weinstein has long held a larger-than-life role in Hollywood, but many are questioning whether his career will survive detailed accusations of sexual harassment leveled by several women.
The accusations were published Thursday by The New York Times and include accusations Weinstein sexually harassed actresses, including Ashley Judd, and former employees. Weinstein has said he is taking a leave of absence from his company and acknowledged he has behaved poorly, but has accused the Times of rushing its story to publication because of a vendetta against him.
The Times says it stands by its reporting.
Richard Rushfield, founder and editor of industry newsletter The Ankler, says the accusations against Weinstein mean there will now be a "cost" associated with working with the Oscar winner.
Speaking to NBC's Andrea Mitchell, after Donald Trump denounced the Charlottesville White nationalists, Sen. Mark Warner says he wished the president would done that on Saturday.
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Chris Pratt was seen out in public for the first time since his split with wife Anna Faris over the weekend, taking his 4-year-old son, Jack, to church in Los Angeles on Sunday. The Guardians of the Galaxy star kept things casual in a button-neck t-shirt, jeans, and, noticeably, no wedding ring.
Here he is going in for a bro hug with a friend wearing a nice chunky knit cardigan, you see—and look, no rings at all!
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Pratt announced his split with Faris via Facebook, saying "We tried hard for a long time, and we're really disappointed. Our son has two parents who love him very much and for his sake we want to keep this situation as private as possible moving forward."
He added that the couple still have love and the "deepest respect" for one another. Faris posted something similar to her Instagram account. (In a recent interview, Faris had also spoken out about how keeping an A-List marriage happy and healthy could be "tricky.")
At least 10 people were killed on Wednesday when a fire broke out in a firecracker godown in Telangana’s Warangal Rural district, police said.
Fire fighting personnel were at 1.30 pm still trying to douse the blaze in the godown near Kotalingala village, about 135 km from Warangal town.
About 15 people were reported to be inside when the fire broke out, the police said.
Witnesses said they heard huge blasts prior to the fire.
Five injured people were shifted to the MGM Hospital in Warangal town.
The cause of the fire was being ascertained.
MUSKEGON, Mich. (AP) — An 8-year-old is suspected in the death of a 1-year-old boy who was left unsupervised in a home day care in Michigan.
Muskegon Police Chief Jeffrey Lewis tells MLive.com for a story Monday that the toddler’s body was found concealed Friday morning in a bedroom. He says the primary witness is only 5 years old. He did not yet know a cause of death.
He said the 1-year-old had been crying and “the 8-year-old dealt with the baby crying.”
Bryanna Reasonover told WOOD-TV and WZZM-TV that she found her son’s body in a playpen when she went to pick up three children she had dropped off the previous night.
The 8-year-old was taken to a hospital for a mental evaluation.
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Dougherty County is under a State of Emergency. The declaration was made well in advance of the severe weather system that headed into the area Monday evening. The Emergency Operation Center was first located inside the Dougherty County Judicial Building.
Join us on Tuesday, April 18 at 6:00 p.m. at the Lubbock Alamo Drafthouse for a special film screening of "A River Between Us", presented by the Center for Water Law & Policy. Tickets are $3.
The Texas Tech School of Law Center for Water Law & Policy will host their annual film screening and panel, featuring "A River Between Us". This
documents the largest river restoration project in American history, examining the complicated conflict and how anger, fear, and distrust have impacted the communities along the Klamath River. For more information, contact Erica Lux, Director for Calendar & Events at erica.lux@ttu.edu.
Six officers graduated from the Amarillo Police Academy's 90th session today.
Mayor Ginger Nelson spoke and Chief Ed Drain presented the officers with graduation certificates and badges. Family members pinned on the newly issued badges.
The six officers completed over 1,000 hours of police training since beginning the academy on December 1.
The APD Academy training covers subjects such as emergency vehicle operation, report writing, department rules and regulations, constitutional rights, criminal and traffic law, search and seizure, procedural justice, de-escalation training, criminal investigation, mental health crisis intervention, mechanics of arrest and self-defense.
The 91st Academy is now in session with 14 recruit officers scheduled to graduate in December.
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CAIRO, May 30 (Reuters) - Egypt has set aside 25 billion Egyptian pounds (around $1.4 billion) to be spent over two years on developing the country’s electricity network, the electricity minister said on Wednesday.
The minister, Mohamed Shaker, told reporters the government had agreed on a loan worth 60 million Kuwaiti dinars (around $200 million) from the Kuwait-based Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development to build three new converter stations.
He gave no further details. (Reporting by Momen Saeed Atallah; Writing by John Davison; Editing by MarkPotter)
Crime: Hastings, a former teacher at Ozen, was accused of striking astudent on April 8. The video caught national attention Hastings was fired from BISD 11 days after the incident. Crime: Hastings, a former teacher at Ozen, was accused of striking astudent on April 8. The video caught national attention Hastings was fired from BISD 11 days after the Crime: Authorities found Vanwright in the historic Port Arthur White Haven house in July, drinking a Pina Colada naked, according to police reports.
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OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Terence Davis scored a career-high 33 points as Mississippi wiped out a nine-point second half deficit Tuesday to defeat LSU 96-76.
Ole Miss (16-10, 7-6 Southeastern Conference) outscored the Tigers 39-10 in the final 11 minutes to win decisively as Deandre Burnett and Sebastian Saiz had 15 points apiece. Cullen Neal added 10 points as the Rebels hit 18 of 20 free throws (90 percent) to seal it.
LSU (9-16, 1-12) was led by Antonio Blakeney with 29 points, 22 in the first half. Skylar Mays added 19 points, Brandon Sampson had 11 points and Aaron Epps had a double-double with 11 points and a game-high 11 rebounds.
The Tigers led 47-44 at halftime and as much as 11 points, 55-44, in the second half before fading in the final 11 minutes.
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HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) – Authorities are asking for help finding a hit-and-run driver who critically injured a 13-year-old boy on a bicycle on New Year’s Eve.
Cameron Fuller was riding the bike he had just received for Christmas when he was hit early Saturday evening.
The Florida Highway Patrol said a vehicle was traveling south on US-41 when another vehicle crossed the road in its path.
That caused the driver to fail to see the teen on the bicycle.
The vehicle failed to stop. It was described as a green Chevrolet Suburban and should have damage in the area of the left front headlight.
Fuller was airlifted to Tampa General Hospital and remains in critical condition.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the FPH at 813-631-4020 or Crime Stoppers. There’s a $3,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest.
Tonight at 6, Fuller’s family pleas for your help finding the driver.
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MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (AP) — Coast Guard officials say a terminal at the Port of Charleston in South Carolina has been evacuated because of a claim about a threat aboard a ship.
Coast Guard Sector Charleston commander Capt. Greg Stump tells WCIV-TV (http://bit.ly/2s32DGI) that employees were evacuated Wednesday night and a portion of the Cooper River has been closed.
Stump says a YouTube conspiracy theorist reported a suspected threat aboard a container ship in the port. He says authorities are investigating out of caution.
The commander says the threat is more to the vessel than public safety. No further details were available.
National team skipper Rainford Kalaba has revealed his desire to move back to Europe. And he added that he will be more marketable if he will be crowned African best player of the year for stars plying their trade on African continent.
“My aim is to go back to Europe. I have been there and I have learnt how life is over there. So if I win the award, it would make me more marketable and help me go back to Europe because that is my dream,” Kalaba said.
The midfielder is currently playing for Congolese giants TP Mazembe whom he helped to the 2016 CAF confederations title.
Kalaba will compete with Mamelodi Sundowns duo of goalkeeper Dennis Onyango and midfielder Billiat Khama. The winner will be announced on Thursday evening at a gala in Abuja,Nigeria.
And in the main category, Borrusia Dortmund striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyan is defending the title and is being challenged by Liverpool midfielder Sadio Mane and Leicester City midfielder Riyaz Mahrez.
A wardrobe malfunction in front of the President of the United States causes a national scandal
In this Dec. 22, 2015 photo, U.S. Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl leaves the courthouse after his arraignment hearing at Fort Bragg, N.C. Bergdahl, who was held captive by the Taliban for half a decade after abandoning his Afghanistan post, is expected to plead guilty to desertion and misbehavior before the enemy rather than face trial. Andrew Craft AP
Wait, that's not Spider-Man. It's just a guy with a similar story and a different outfit, otherwise known as Venom.
Finally, we have the very first full length trailer for Venom starring Tom Hardy as Eddie Brock, who is kind of like Deadpool, in that he's not your typical superhero. He's what you call a "lethal protector".
Of course the backstory on Venom is very similar to Spider-Man, he's an investigative reporter too. And Spider-Man is basically to blame for the creation of Venom, bringing symbiote back to Earth after a battle in space. Brock then bonds with the symbiote which creates Venom.
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CLEVELAND — The Indians suffered a potentially serious blow at the end of the first inning on Friday, when Edwin Encarnacion had to leave the game with a sprained right ankle trying to get back to second base in Game 2 of the ALDS against the Yankees at Progressive Field.
The Indians DH was at second base with one out when Jay Bruce lined out to shortstop Didi Gregorius behind the bag at second. Encarnacion lunged back awkwardly and twisted his ankle. He stayed on the ground for several minutes while being tended to by the Indians’ trainers and had to be helped off the field.
Encarnacion was initially called safe on the play, but the Yankees challenged the play and replays showed that Gregorius was able to double up Encarnacion to get CC Sabathia out of a jam with the scre tied at 2-2.
Michael Brantley replaced Encarnacion at DH and struck out in the second.
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Osho, also known as Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh, Acharya Rajneesh or just Rajneesh,was born on December 11, 1931, as Chandra Mohan Jain. He went on to become a spiritual guru and lead the Rajneesh movement. Though he was surrounded by controversy, the teacher always had an air of mysticism surrounding him. He was known for his stand against socialism, for criticising Mahatma Gandhi and the orthodox religious teachings of the Hindu religion. He was a public speaker and vocally advocated an open attitude towards human sexuality and sex education, for which he came to be known as "sex guru". His teachings and words of wisdom continue to be reminisced, even after his death on January 19, 1990. Here are some of the most popular quotes by the spiritual leader. (Source: Photo by Rajan Sharma)
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VERSAILLES – Versailles beat New Knoxville 64-35 in a Midwest Athletic Conference boys basketball game on Friday.
Versailles took a 12-6 lead in the first quarter and led 30-10 at halftime. The Tigers increased their lead to 52-29 in the third quarter on their way to the 29-point victory.
Justin Ahrens led Versailles with a game-high 32 points. Also for the Tigers, Carter May scored 7 points, Michael Stammen scored 6, Kyle Jones scored 5, Keaton McEldowney scored 5, AJ Ahrens scored 4, Evan Hiestand scored 3, and Ryan Martin scored 2.
Nathan Tinnerman led New Knoxville with 16 points. Also for the Rangers, Jack Bartholomew scored 5 points, Ben Lammers scored 5, Jared Osborne scored 4, Sammy Anspach scored 2, Dalton Meeks scored 2, and Andrew Poppe scored 1.
Versailles improved to 16-1 overall and 6-0 in the MAC with the win. The Tigers will play host to Vandalia-Butler on Tuesday.
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Police say 2 critically ill Britons were exposed to nerve agent Novichok, same material used on former Russian spy
Nigeria declared an air pollution emergency in a major southern city on Tuesday and closed an asphalt plant there after residents complained about the fumes from its furnaces, in a country plagued by corruption and poor governance. Residents staged a protest in Port Harcourt, a harbor city in the oil-producing Niger Delta region, waving their hands in the air to show the soot stains from touching cars.
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The ITV breakfast programme showed footage of the man, named as L P Bonifacio, desperately waving what looked like a white cloth and calling for help yesterday as they covered the devastating event. He could also be seen periodically on his phone, presumably in touch with the emergency services.
When Susanna Reid and Piers Morgan informed anxious viewers that Bonifacio had disappeared and had been absent for a number of minutes, people waited ever since for news on his fate.
Many woke up this morning to the presenters revealing that Bonifacio had been rescued shortly after midday, as a picture depicting him being carried off by a number of firefighters had surfaced.
However, as Bonifacio, in his 70s, was trapped in his flat for a staggering 12 hours after the fire began, he is understood to still be seriously ill in hospital.
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Firefighters are on the scene of a fire at a home on the city’s east side.
According to Cleveland firefighters, it broke out Monday morning at a 1337 E. 124th Street.
The home is believed to be vacant, and no injuries have been reported.
Stick with Fox 8 and Fox8.com for more.
In a back-to-back double-header of their own on Friday and Saturday, the Hawks' softball team swept the Luna Rough Riders four games to none. Howard College had won their five previous games, headed into the four game stent, that extended their streak to nine. The Hawks' offensive production was outstanding throughout the series. They produced double digit hits and runs in each of the four games. Howard College's defense was impressive as well, they gave up only five runs in the series and allowed just twelve total hits. The Hawks' pitching was stellar throughout, they combined for two shut-outs and one no-hitter in the matchup with Luna. In all, it was a an outstanding, complete team, performance to get the sweep in such a dominant fashion.
For full coverage and stats of these games, please see Monday's paper.
March 30 NPT Ltd -
* Finalised terms and entered into conditional agreements with Kiwi Property Group Limited
* NPT board supports Kiwi Property proposal
* Kiwi Properties will be sold to two NPT subsidiaries for a total consideration of NZ$230 million
* Kiwi Property proposal includes purchase of majestic centre in Wellington and north city shopping centre in Porirua by two units
* NPT and its subsidiaries propose to fund acquisition of Kiwi Properties through additional bank borrowings of approximately $87 million
* If Kiwi Property proposal proceeds it is expected to result in about 7% increase in pro forma dividends per share for year to 31 march 2018
* Kiwi Property will subscribe for new, fully paid ordinary shares in NPT and become a shareholder of 19.9% of shareholding
* All figures in NZ$ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
JODHPUR: The Chief of Staff of the US Air Force General David L Goldfein , today flew India's indigenous light combat aircraft 'Tejas' at the air force station here.Goldfein, who arrived here yesterday, was accompanied by Air Vice Marshal AP Singh as co-pilot during the sortie, defence officials said."General David L Goldfein, Chief of Staff of the US Air Force, is on an official visit to India. He flew a sortie in '#MadeinIndia' LCA Tejas aircraft at AF Stn Jodhpur today," the IAF said on Twitter.Goldfein yesterday interacted with the airmen and pilots at the station."His visit was a gesture of mutual cooperation between the Indian and the US air forces, both of which are considered the best in the world," the official said.Earlier, General Goldfein had stressed on the "strong relationship" between the two air forces."We look forward to deepening the relationship between our two air forces," he said in his posts on Twitter and Facebook.The first squadron of Tejas was inducted into the IAF in July 2016.
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The Pennsylvania redistricting case is over. Thanks to the way election law works, the Republican appeal went straight to a 3-judge district court, which unanimously denied their arguments to overturn the new map. This ruling can be appealed only to the Supreme Court, but a few hours later the Supreme Court turned down a similar request to overturn the new map. There were no dissents.
So that’s that. The 2018 election will be held under a map that’s been drawn fairly, and that’s likely to mean Democrats will pick up three or four seats. It’s more bad news for Republicans.
If you’re in a pessimistic mood, this ruling doesn’t mean much since the Republican case was really weak from the start. If you’re in an optimistic mood, it might suggest that the Supreme Court is becoming less tolerant of blatant gerrymandering. Perhaps that means a favorable ruling is in store in the big gerrymandering case currently pending?
The Royal Thai Navy’s Mekong patrol unit has seized 610 kilograms of “premium gold” quality marijuana, the unit’s chief told a press conference on Monday.
Commander Adisak Phanurojanakarn said the marijuana was seized late on Friday night after the unit received tips-off that a trafficking ring would smuggle the drug across the Mekong River at Ban Chai Buri in Nakhon Phanom’s Tha Uthen distirct.
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WOODBRIDGE, N.J. (AP) — A boat has slammed into some rocks in a major shipping channel that connects New Jersey and Staten Island, New York, injuring five people, two of them critically.
New Jersey State Police say the boat crashed into the rocks Sunday evening in the Arthur Kill channel near Woodbridge, New Jersey. State police say eight people were aboard the boat at the time of the crash, but only five of them suffered injuries. Two of the injured remain hospitalized in critical condition. It’s unclear what caused the crash, which remains under investigation.
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Baku. 30 May. REPORT.AZ/ 1 042 mln. tons of oil and 668 billion cubic meters of gas extracted from Azerbaijan's offshore fields so far.
Report informs, SOCAR Vice President for Field Development Yashar Latifov said at the 25th Caspian International Oil and Gas Conference in Baku.
He noted that, while onshore fields produced 977 million tons of oil and 139 billion cubic meters of gas.
"Up to now, 83 offshore and onshore fields have been discovered. 62 of them are being exploited”, - he said.
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A rescue team saved a horse who had fallen in a ditch after having a fit.
Firefighters were praised for their ‘brilliant’ response after Jack got into trouble on Tuesday (June 13).
Crews were at the scene in Heath Lane in Willaston for two and a half hours.
A vet was also there to help with the careful rescue.
Jack’s owner Rose Thompson said: “I can’t believe they got Jack out of the ditch. They were brilliant with him.
“Jack is OK. We think he had a fit caused by an infection but the vet has given him antibiotics and he seems much better.
“I can’t thank the fire crews enough.”
Two fire engines and Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service’s Knutsford-based animal rescue unit were called out to help Jack.
Mark Tupper of the Herald & Review stops by for another edition of Tupper's Take!
The guys break down the brackets, and discuss where the UMBC-Virginia game ranks among the all time great upsets.
Plus - Mark shares his biggest takeaway from Illini spring ball.
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Beaufort County (WSAV) – Attention lowcountry neighbors! All branches and departments of the Beaufort County Library system will be closed Wednesday, April 19th for Staff Development Day.
The system will reopen to normal operating hours on Thursday, April 20.
A man from Forest Lake was killed Monday night when he was hit by a minivan in Spring Lake Park, the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office said.
The 59-year-old man, wearing dark clothing, apparently was walking in the southbound lanes of Hwy. 65 at 81st Avenue NE., when he was hit by the minivan driven by a 30-year-old Fridley woman, the Sheriff’s Office said. He died at the scene.
The driver of the minivan was treated at the scene for minor injuries.
Names of the deceased and the driver have not been released.
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FinUp Finance Technology Group and 7Road Holdings submitted their preliminary documents on Monday.
Goldman Sachs is the left lead bank on FinUp’s share sale and a sponsor alongside China Merchants Securities and Huatai Financial Holdings.
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A 79-year-old man was fatally stabbed inside a home in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Northeast D.C., police say.
David Norwood was found with multiple stab wounds in a rowhouse on the 600 block of C Street NE, just east of Stanton Park.
D.C. police say they were called to the house for a report of an unconscious man. When they arrived about 1:40 p.m. Sunday, they found Norwood dead.
His death is being investigated as a homicide, police said Monday.
A neighbor said an elderly couple lived at the house.
Anyone with information for police is asked to call 202-727-9099 or send an anonymous text message to 50411. A reward of as much as $25,000 is offered.
Stay with News4 for more details on this developing story.
TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — Tunisia’s Interior Ministry says a suspected extremist blew himself up in the Ben Guerdane area near the border with Libya following a standoff with police.
The man’s identity hasn’t been disclosed. The ministry said in a statement issued Monday that a second suspect was shot during an exchange of fire.
Authorities said the two were members of Jund al-Khilafa, an armed group which has pledged allegiance to the Islamic State.
Tunisia’s security forces battled armed groups that attacked security and military sites in Ben Guerdane two years ago with the alleged goal of creating an emirate. Some of the groups crossed over from Libya.
Tunisian security forces killed more than 50 alleged attackers. More than a dozen officers and seven civilians also died.
April 28 Guangzhou Wondfo Biotech Co Ltd :
* Says it plans to invest 2.55 million yuan to set up a bio-tech JV in Shandong with partner, and to own 51 percent stake in JV
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Hugh W. Reid & Associates Ltd. announce the Spring session of the DST Interpretation Course in Calgary.
We are offering this course at $1,425.00 + GST because of the continued low oil price.
This is a reduction of 25% from the 2015 price.
Further reductions are available for 2 or more persons from the same company.
For ‘in house’ courses a special fee reduction will apply. Please enquire for details.
This year we will focus on tight or damaged oil & gas tests which might be suitable for re-drilling as horizontal wells.
A new topic will be how to use old DSTs for selecting zones for water disposal from frac’d wells.
The course will also cover all the fundamentals of chart interpretation for permeability, depletion, mechanical problems etc.
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Feel the critical love. All new episodes of Atlanta Robbin' Season Thursdays at 10p on FX.
Alfredo Tjirurimo Hengari becomes new press secretary.
President Hage Geingob today announced that Hengari has replaced Albertus Aochamub who has been seconded as CEO of the Namibia Airports Company.
It is not clear what will happen to Aochamub once his one year stint at NAC expires.
Hengari worked for Geingob when the latter was Prime Minister of Namibia before he was demoted by former President Sam Nujoma
Top Talkers: The New York Times is reporting that fixing the tax code faces long odds in Congress, in part because of president's continued refusal to release his own taxes. The panel discusses.
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The eclipse is just one week away. How far would you go to see it at its fullest? Lots of people are traveling to do so, including one Spokane family.
“I heard about the eclipse two years ago,” says Pam Lake. “And we're always looking for fun different things to do."
She and her husband retired this past year, and this is their little mini-vacation to Casper, Wyoming. It’s Pam’s hometown.
“It is a long drive across Montana. We're going to spend the night in Billings. We'll take a trek through Gillette to visit my niece and then be in Casper.”
To deal with the large crowds, “I’m taking my espresso maker because I fell Starbucks will be overrun with people,” she says.
She is excited though.
“We can remember seeing an eclipse in elementary school,” she says. “But it's just one of those once in a lifetime things we can't pass up.”
And already has a T-shirt to commemorate the day to add to her collection.
The former Girls Aloud singer was seen sharing a kiss with America's favourite TV villain from The Bachelorette in the last few days, and now revealed that she "feels safe" around him.
Sarah, 35, told her fellow housemate that she can happily relax around him and be herself.
During tonight's episode, the housemates wake up and head outside to continue a cheerleading task.
Chad tries to kiss Sarah, but she turns away telling him “not in here,” prompting Chad to reply: "Figure out what you want…"
The estate of Michael Jackson is suing Disney, saying an ABC television special on the singer’s last days infringed on its intellectual property.
The Associated Press obtained the lawsuit, filed on Wednesday in a Los Angeles court against the network and parent company Disney.
It alleges that last week’s special, The Last Days of Michael Jackson, illegally uses significant excerpts of his most valuable songs, including Billie Jean and Bad, and music videos, including Thriller and Black or White.
It says the special also used clips from a documentary and feature film belonging to the estate.
ABC representatives did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
But when the Jackson camp raised objections last week, the network defended it as a news show that did not violate the estate’s rights.
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03/19/2018: Ben, Hank and Tim
That is, former Fed Chair Ben Bernanke, former Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson and Timothy Geithner, former president of the New York Federal Reserve and former Treasury secretary. We sat down with all three of them at Yale University last week to talk about what they saw 10 years ago as the economy collapsed, and what worries them now. We'll bring you bits of that conversation throughout today's show, with even more in the coming days. Then: Facebook shares dropped 6.77 percent on the big news from this weekend that Cambridge Analytica hoovered up data on 50 million Facebook users and used it to aim messages favoring Donald Trump. As lawmakers call for testimony and regulation, we'll look at how this could affect Facebook's business model. Plus: The latest on tariffs.
ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP)  A contractor working at a Pennsylvania newspaper who was pinned underneath a piece of machinery that was being removed from the pressroom has died.
The Lehigh County coroner says the man became trapped at The Morning Call in Allentown on Tuesday afternoon. Crews have been dismantling the printing press after the paper's printing operations moved to Jersey City, New Jersey.
The coroner says the victim is a 32-year-old man from Cape Coral, Florida. His name wasn't immediately released.
The Morning Call reports that newsroom workers heard a loud boom shortly after 5 p.m. The cause of the accident is under investigation.
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Publisher and editor Robert York expressed "heartfelt sympathy" to the man's family and says the company is cooperating with authorities. The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration has been notified of the contractor's death.
The Colorado Avalanche might select center Nico Hischier with a top-two selection in the 2017 NHL Draft. He could jolt the team.
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NBC10's Vai Sikahema found some Philadelphia Eagles fans in Minnesota, and had them test out Minnesota's best attempt at a Philly cheesesteak. (Published 5 hours ago)
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The Rapper who earned his name for his rapid-fire delivery, recently spoke on being fatherhood, also working at chipotle.
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MMAjunkie Radio kicks off today at 1 p.m. ET (10 a.m. PT) with guests Jhenny Andrade, Anthony Pettis, Curtis Millender, Vinc Pichel, Ray Cooper III and Yves Edwards.
In-studio guests include UFC octagon girl and Ring Girl of the Year Andrade, UFC 226 fighter Millender (he meets Max Griffin on Saturday) and UFC vet Pichel. Pettis fights Michael Chiesa at UFC 226. Cooper headlines Thursday’s PFL 3 event against Jake Shields, and MMA vet Edwards is on the broadcast team for the event.
MMAjunkie Radio airs from 1 to 3 p.m. ET (10 a.m. to noon PT), live from Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. You can watch and listen live on MMAjunkie’s YouTube page. Additionally, SiriusXM Rush (Ch. 93) carries a replay later in the day (8-10 p.m. ET) and the following morning (7-9 a.m. ET), or catch a replay on demand.
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GOTHA, Fla. - Troopers are investigating after a 43-year-old man died Friday night crossing an Orange County road, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
The man, who was not immediately identified, was trying to cross west to east on Hempel Avenue near Old Winter Garden Road around 9:25 p.m. when he walked into the direct path of a southbound van, troopers said.
He died at the scene, according to the crash report.
No other details were immediately available. Stay with News 6 and ClickOrlando.com for more information on this developing story.
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Police in Jasper are investigating after a driver pulled a Polkaroo.
Const. Patrick Vallee said in a press release on Friday that officers responded to a collision at the intersection of Highways 16 and 93 shortly before 5 p.m. Thursday to find a boat and trailer in the ditch, but no vehicle hauling them.
The older male driver was described as wearing a blue winter jacket. He was driving an older model Toyota SUV, also blue in colour.
The Apollo brand inboard lake cruiser bore what appeared to be a registry number of 23K5364.
“Police are asking anyone who may have information regarding this occurrence to contact the Jasper RCMP at (780) 852-4421. If you want to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or by internet at www.crimestoppers.ab.ca You do not have to reveal your identity to Crime Stoppers, and if you provide information to Crime Stoppers that leads to an arrest(s), you may be eligible for a cash reward.”
The Chipley Tigers defeated the Baker Gators 69-60 Friday, once again claiming the District 3-1A championship and showing their status as a 1A basketball powerhouse. Sophomore Kelvin Dean and Senior Adrian Sims made all of Chipley's 29 first half points, with Dean being the game's led scorer at 24 points.
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TOLLAND, Conn. (AP)  The owner of a Connecticut adult entertainment club has agreed to replace a risqué billboard that sits along an interstate highway after several people complained.
The billboard for the Electric Blue Cafe in Tolland that features two scantily clad dancers went up along Interstate 84 a couple of weeks ago.
Tolland Town Manager Steven Werbner says several residents and commuters complained.
Werbner says he's aware of the club's First Amendment rights and knew he probably could not force the club to take down the billboard. So he wrote owner Ken Denning asking him to change it voluntarily.
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Denning agreed.
Denning says he has a good relationship with the town and doesn't want anything to interfere with that.
He says it will take about a month to replace the billboard.
Most of the audience joins in when Carrie Martin and her sisters start singing, "We Have Come This Far By Faith." JONESVILLE - Jonesville Historical Society, the Yadkin Valley Senior Center and the YVEDDI Volunteer Program celebrated Black History Month Sunday at the senior center.
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Related Coverage Mill Creek MetroParks brings back ice rink
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – Changes are coming to Mill Creek Parks’ former ice skating rink at the Wick Recreation Area.
Mill Creek MetroParks announced that it is teaming with the Youngstown Phantoms and the Pittsburgh Penguins to turn the ice rink into a street hockey rink.
This would be a four-season rink, meaning that it can be used year-round.
The park hopes this change gives people more options throughout the year.
The ice rink reopened last year where the old volleyball courts once were located.
press release: Sunday: Zen Meditation Practice: Meets weekly at Aikido of Madison, 2219 Atwood Ave., 12:30-2pm.
Monday: Compassion & Healing Meditation: Meets weekly at the Quarry Arts Building, 715 Hill St (in the Mendota Movement Room), 7-8:15pm. Learn this practice of experiencing compassion, loving-kindness, and forgiveness for self and others, and healing trauma stored in body and mind. Informal conversation and social time follows.
Wednesday Evening: Introduction to Zen: Meets weekly at the Quarry Arts Building, 715 Hill St., 7-8:15pm.
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LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. (AP) — Police say a man has been charged with felony murder in the strangle death of a woman and her 2-year-old son at a home in suburban Atlanta.
Gwinnett County Police spokeswoman Cpl. Michele Pihera says 32-year-old Brandon Williams was arrested at a gas station after the incident Sunday night. The mother died Monday morning at a local hospital a day after her son’s death.
Pihera says the homeowner told police that Williams is his son and the suspect choked the child and women who was renting a room at the home. Police say the homeowner was working outside on a car during the incident.
Williams was taken to the Gwinnett County Detention Center and being held without bond. It’s unclear if Williams has an attorney.
The names of the two victims have not been released.
A boy band, a girl group, a singer and a magician are among the few that will try to win over the Apollo audience. Featuring hip-hop superstar, Flo Rida.
SACRAMENTO — A man previously identified as a person of interest in the shooting death of Janet Mejia has been arrested, the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department said.
According to Sergeant Tony Turnbull, 25-year-old Teris Vinson was already in custody for unrelated weapons charges.
Teris Vinson has now been charged with the killing of roommate Janet Mejia – he was in court today on unrelated gun charges @FOX40 pic.twitter.com/oK7W3pHvNA — Eric Rucker (@EricRuckerfox40) April 17, 2017
Vinson was a roommate of Mejia’s.
Mejia, 28, was reported missing April 11, after she didn’t show up for a doctor’s appointment or to work. Her car was found the next day. Her body was found April 14 in Placer County. Investigators say she was shot to death.
Vinson appeared in court Monday for the weapons charges he faces, and he will return to court on Wednesday.
BOSTON — Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski says he is returning for his ninth NFL season.
Gronkowski made the announcement in a post on Instagram Tuesday . Gronkowski said he met with coach Bill Belichick to inform him of his intention to return, adding he’s “been working out, staying in shape and feel great.”
Gronk previously hinted at considering retirement following New England’s Super Bowl loss to the Eagles in February.
He appeared in 14 games during the 2017 season and led the team in receiving with 69 catches for 1,084 yards and eight touchdowns.
Gronkowski was knocked out of last season’s AFC championship game with a concussion, but was able to return in time for the Super Bowl. He missed the Patriots’ 2017 Super Bowl win over Atlanta after undergoing back surgery.
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Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 1/3 cups mashed overripe bananas
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
In a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt. In a separate bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar.
Stir in eggs and mashed bananas until well blended.
Stir banana mixture into flour mixture; stir just to moisten. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
Bake in preheated oven for 60 to 65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf, comes out clean.
Let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack.
His images of the islands are known across the world. Artist Kim Taylor Reece has captured many beautiful images. His popular calendar and other items are available this holiday season. He joined Take2 to show us his creations, including a rum that’s available.
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Stoke boss Mark Hughes hopes to clinch a loan deal for Paris St Germain striker Jese Rodriguez.
Press Association Sport understands officials from the Potteries club are locked in negotiations with the Ligue 1 outfit about the 24-year-old and are optimistic they can reach an agreement which would bring the former Real Madrid player to the Bet365 Stadium.
Mark Hughes is reportedly locked in negotiations (PA)
Jese, who cost PSG almost £22million last summer, has made just one league start for the French side to date and spent the second half of last season on loan at Las Palmas.
Then-Middlesbrough head coach Aitor Karanka had hoped to bring him to England in January, but the Teessiders were unable to complete a deal.
Style sudoku is an easy way to make sure that your outfit looks co-ordinated.
This week FEMAIL selects stylish yet comfortable linen items.
In every row — vertical, horizontal and even diagonal — you’ll find items that coordinate perfectly.
Choose from a chic stripe t-shirt, belted jumpsuit and trendsetting accessories.
A St. John’s lawyer believes employers are not ready for pending changes to cannabis laws. Denis Mahoney believes government has focussed little attention on the repercussions of workers using cannabis. NTV’s Don Bradshaw reports.
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Dieng scored four points with seven rebounds and two steals in 24 minutes in Sunday's win at Dallas.
Dieng is starting to get a little more playing time off the bench as he's averaging 5.3 rebounds, 9.5 points and 24 minutes in his last five games. The T-Wolves have narrowed their bench options with only Dieng, Tyus Jones and Jamal Crawford being used as reserves in Sunday's game.
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Far more money was sent through Danske Bank's Estonian branch than previously known, according to a new bank data leak, revealed by Danish daily Berlingske Tidende. The total amount can now be calculated at €7bn, twice as much as previously estimated. The money-laundering case has become one of the biggest known in Europe. "We take the issue very seriously," Danske Bank's chairman, Ole Andersen, earlier commented.
SEOUL - South Korean prosecutors raided Korean Air Lines' headquarters over suspected embezzlement and breach of trust by members of its owning family, Yonhap News Agency reported on Thursday.
A Korean Air spokesman said an investigative team was at the headquarters. A prosecution spokesman could not be immediately reached for comment.
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Fundamental analysis and market themes. A rebound in risk appetite was registered across a wide range of assets, but a move founded on Italy will not persist The Dollar’s multi-week bull trend slipped thanks to the Euro’s rally, will the USD forge its own …
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Addie Daniels-Lane, who retired from Trenton Public Schools in 2015, was appointed to the school board Monday, Feb. 13 TRENTON -- A longtime educator was appointed Monday to a seat on Trenton's school board, filling one of two vacancies. "Ms. Daniels-Lane has vast, firsthand knowledge of Trenton Public Schools and its amazing students," Mayor Eric Jackson said.
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MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The popular support of French presidential candidate Emmanuel Macron has decreased by 1 percent over the past 24 hours to 21 percent, while the victory prospects of French National Front (FN) party leader Marine Le Pen and The Republicans' candidate Francois Fillon have not changed, an Opinionway poll showed Wednesday.
Le Pen is expected to win 27 percent and Fillon is likely to gain 20 percent of support, the survey demonstrated, indicating that both candidates’ results remain unchanged compared to Tuesday's poll.
The first round of the French presidential elections is scheduled for April 23, while the run-off is slated for May 7.
Fillon was the leader of the presidential race after The Republicans' primaries with about 30 percent of voters supporting him, but his image was damaged by a fraud job scandal that erupted in late January around his wife’s allegedly fake employment.
With the opioid epidemic on the rise in South Georgia, an Albany City Commissioner is encouraging senior citizens to attend a special forum this weekend.
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Britain's information commissioner plans to seek a warrant to access servers of data mining firm Cambridge Analytica
Brunei Sultan hosts lavish banquet to mark 50 years on the throne (VIDEO)
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Oct 7 ― Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah held a lavish state banquet on the evening of yesterday (October 6), on the second day of the celebration to mark his 50th year in power.
Southeast Asian leaders including Indonesian President Joko Widodo, Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte, Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi, Britain's Prince Edward and Middle Eastern royalty were among the guests at the banquet at gold-domed Nurul Imam palace.
The 71-year-old sultan is now the world's second-longest reigning monarch, after ascending the throne in the tiny northeast Borneo nation in 1967. ― Reuters
Britain's Prince Edward and his wife Sophie arrive for the royal banquet of Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah at Nurul Iman Palace in Bandar Seri Begawan October 6, 2017. ― Reuters pic
Extensive damage was caused to a sprayer unit within SDC Trailers on Good Friday afternoon.
Fire and Rescue Service crews from Magherafelt, Cookstown, Maghera, Antrim and Ballymena attended the blaze at the Deerpark Road near Toome, which was reported at 2.30pm.
Noone was injured in the fire, which is understood to be accident. The SDC building was evacuated while the fire was being dealt with.
A Fire and Rescue spokesperson said around 100,000 litres of paint were stored in the sprayer unit.
Two fire crews from Magherafelt were first to arrive at the scene and managed to contain the blaze. Due to low water pressure in the area a water carrier from Dungiven was called in.
Six Fire personnel entered the building wearing breathing apparatus and the blaze was under control within an hour. The spokesperson said there was also considerable smoke damage to the surrounding building.
That’s according to his agent, Ze Maria Neis, as Chelsea and Liverpool continue to track the Brazil international.
Alisson has forged a reputation as one of the globe’s top goalkeepers and he went to the World Cup as his country’s No 1.
The 25-year-old is wanted by Chelsea as Thibaut Courtois look set to head for the exit door having failed to sign a new deal.
Liverpool are likewise interested in getting Alisson on-board as they seek to replace current first-choice stopper Loris Karius.
North Korea will continue to test missiles on a "weekly" basis despite international condemnation, a senior official has told the BBC.
“We'll be conducting more missile tests on a weekly, monthly and yearly basis,” Vice Foreign Minister Han Song-Ryol said.
He added that an “all out war” would happen if the US was “reckless enough to use military means”.
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Enbiid scored 24 points (9-19 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 6-9 FT) while adding 10 rebounds, three assists, two steals and a block in 34 minutes during Saturday's 100-92 loss to the Pacers.
He also committed seven turnovers, but for the most part Embiid wrapped up his first back-to-back set of the season successfully. The 23-year-old now has five straight double-doubles and 11 in his last 16 games, pointing to a big second half for the center as the Sixers' coaching staff finally begins to turn him loose.
The Department of International Affairs of the State Attorney's Office filed a petition with the Jerusalem District Court to extradite Thomas Gross, a 63-year-old Herzliya resident, to the United States to try him for the murder of his mother, Ina Gross.
Yesterday the police arrested Gross for his extradition, and the court today extended Gross's detention until another decision.
MIAMI (WSVN) - A dispute between two men came to a deadly end at a halfway house in Miami, early Monday morning.
A resident and another man were fighting at the halfway house, located near Coral Way and 62nd Avenue, around 2 a.m.
Both of the men pulled knives and stabbed each other.
One man died at the scene. The other was taken to Jackson Memorial Hospital, where he later died.
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Actress Naomie Harris hosted the OMEGA Her Time pop-up dedication event in New York City last night sporting toned legs and an ultra cut bouncy bob-cut.
Her sleek, bold, black bob was complimented by a a matching Louis Vuitton set in all black. The original outfit came with a ruffled, long sleeved top and shorts that showed off her beautiful legs, giving her a sexy Renaissance look. Take another close up look at her new fresh cut!
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[India], December 12 (ANI): The mercury came down by several degrees on Tuesday after rain continued to lash parts of Delhi till late last night.
Weather forecast said the sky is likely to be enveloped by clouds over Delhi-NCR on Tuesday as well.
Twenty-seven trains have been delayed, 15 cancelled and one rescheduled due to low visibility.
The Ministry of Railways had earlier adviced the passengers to check the status of the train before undertaking their journey.
The status of these trains will also be communicated to the passengers on their respective registered mobile numbers.
Fog has also disrupted the flight operations at Delhi airport as two flights have been diverted to Bengaluru due to low visibility and fog at Chennai airport. The arrival has been delayed upto 30 minutes. As per the latest Air Quality Index (AQI) data, Delhi's Dwarka is at 168, ITO is at 172, Shadipur is at 109, Siri Fort is at 167. All fall in the 'Unhealthy' category in the Air Quality Index according to latest figures. (ANI)
A mountain biker has been winched to safety after becoming lost while riding through Tasmania's Mount Wellington.
The 50-year-old St Helens man contacted police about 5pm on Wednesday and was able to give them an approximate location.
A rescue helicopter was sent and winched him to safety a short time later. He was taken to hospital with hypothermia.
Some of the biggest Bowl Games of the year are happening today!
Normally, there are some huge Bowl Games on January 1, but because the holiday was on a Sunday this year, the Bowl Games were delayed until January 2.
The annual Rose Parade was also delayed until today, and is happening right now, so be sure to tune in.
Today, you can watch the Cotton Bowl, Sugar Bowl, Rose Bowl, and Outback Bowl – a full day of college football!
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Cotton Bowl 1 p.m. – No. 8 Wisconsin vs. No. 15 WMU. WATCH: ESPN
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Sugar Bowl 8:30 p.m. – No. 7 Oklahoma vs. No. 14 Auburn. WATCH: ESPN
Two men suspected of a carjacking in Connecticut were killed early Monday when the stolen car crashed into a synagogue following a police chase.
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35 Photos What Puerto Rico Looked Like When Trump Came to Visit Two weeks after Hurricane Maria smashed Puerto Rico, President Donald Trump flew to San Juan to assess the situation and meet with local officials, aid workers, and residents.
The verdict is in. The defense asked for an acquittal of Lena Lunsford-Conaway in the death of her daughter who was three years old at the time, saying the state had not produced evidence that supported the charges. The Judge said the state had met its burden and the elements of the charges. Jury deliberations only took a few hours Monday and Lunsford was convicted on all four charges. Lunsford faces life in prison on one charge and up to 40 years on another charge. The jury will decide today whether she gets mercy or no mercy.
Boynton Beach Police have arrested a teenager they say committed a lewd act in front of an elderly woman near a pool late last week.
Officials say the 15-year-old was taken into custody after a tip led police to the teen. According to their report, police say he was masturbating in front of the 71-year-old woman who was sunbathing at the Carriage Gate complex on December 29th.
The victim saw the act and threatened to call police, at which time the teen fled the scene. He later confessed to the crime, as well as breaking into a home in the same neighborhood in April and groping another female resident.
The teen was charged with multiple counts, including lewd and lascivious behavior and burglary with battery.
Charges have been filed against two suspects accused of grabbing thousands of dollars worth of electronics from the Apple Store on The Plaza.
Beckwith tallied five tackles (three solo), including a sack, in Friday's 23-12 preseason loss to the Bengals.
Considering it was his first game action since tearing an ACL while at LSU last November, Beckwith was highly impressive. The rookie simply carried over the caliber of play he'd been demonstrating throughout the first two weeks of camp practices, a span during which he's been highly active from sideline to sideline. In addition to the consideration that Friday's play would have rightfully earned him, Beckwith has now vaulted to the first-team defense for the time being with the news that starter Devante Bond is out with a leg injury.
press release: The Madison Comic Book Convention will be held on Saturday March 4 at a brand new location the Candlewood Suites located at 5421 Caddis Bend in Fitchburg (this is 1.3 miles south of the Beltline off Fish Hatchery exit 260) The convention is open to the public from 10 AM to 4 PM and admission is still FREE! Comics from golden age to present day along with related collectibles will be available from dealers from three states. Plus if you have old comic books sitting around you no longer want dealers will be there to buy them. For more information call Alan at 309-657-1599 or visit www.epguides.com/comics.
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At the age of 28, Blake Griffin isn’t far from his prime and, if things go well from a health perspective, the All-Star power forward could play at a high level for several more seasons. With that in mind, both Griffin and the Los Angeles Clippers have interesting decisions to make this offseason, as the veteran hits the market as an unrestricted free agent.
Conventional wisdom would dictate that the Clippers, who can offer the biggest financial package and the comfort of living 12 months a year in Los Angeles, have the inside track toward retaining Griffin this summer.
However, Adrian Wojnarowski of The Vertical shared on his podcast Wednesday that the Boston Celtics are perhaps the biggest threat to lure Griffin away.
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× Accidental ICE arrest, Dreamer Attorney Juan Soliz on reversed ICE raid
Attorney Juan Soliz is representing Christian Gomez Garcia, who was incorrectly arrested by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the middle of his traffic court. Soliz explains the DACA mix-up, which later led to Garcia’s release.
BERLIN — German rail operator Deutsche Bahn has experienced an embarrassing delay on the first regular day of operations for its new high-speed rail line connecting Berlin and Munich.
A train from Munich to the German capital suffered technical trouble in Nuremberg on Sunday and had to be moved onto a slower line. It arrived in Berlin two hours later than planned.
A train carrying VIPs to Munich was similarly delayed on Friday.
Trains on the high-speed line travel at speeds up to 300 kph (185 mph) and are meant to complete the journey in under four hours as compared to the six hours it took previously.
Deutsche Bahn has an almost complete monopoly on long-distance rail travel within Germany. It has seen growing competition from airlines and buses in recent years.
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A 60-year-old man from Fgura was grievously injured in an occupational accident this afternoon.
The police said the accident happened at 4.15pm at a factory at the Bulebel industrial zone in Żejtun.
The man injured his hand with a machine while working. He was take to hospital by ambulance.
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A man has been left with a 'severely broken ankle' after an attack in a Nottinghamshire town, say police.
Officers are appealing for information about the assault, which happened in Kirkby-in-Ashfield at around 11.30pm on Saturday (December 9).
They believe the incident happened as the man was walking along Southwell Lane, near to the junction of Lowmoor Road.
Nottinghamshire Police say the man was assaulted by several men, and sustained the severely broken ankle, which needed hospital treatment.
A force spokesman said: "The offenders, who are white and about 18 to 24 years old, ran off towards Lowmoor Road.
"Anyone who saw what happened or who has any information that could help officers with their enquiries is urged to contact Nottinghamshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 136 of 10 December.
"Or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."
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West Virginia man admits role in illegal firearms operation
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (AP) — A West Virginia man has admitted to his role in an illegal firearms operation.
Prosecutors say in a news release 52-year-old Tommy Calhoun of Morgantown pleaded guilty in federal court in Clarksburg to one count of conspiracy to violate federal firearms laws.
The statement says Calhoun admitted that in May and June 2017 he made false statements to buy firearms, traded firearms for controlled substances and transported and sold the firearms in New York.
Calhoun faces up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine at his sentencing.
Okemos attorney Jamie White says members of the gymnastics community are organizing in an effort to support alleged victims of sexual attacks by Dr. Larry Nassar.
White represents 10 plaintiffs in civil actions against Nassar and Michigan State University, USA Gymnastics and Twistars, where Nassar spent decades as a sports doctor.
"They’ve been discussing and have actually organized a parental support group for some of the parents of the victims, and there have been some really productive conversations about how to create something similar for the young women themselves,” White says.
More than 60 women are involved in criminal or civil suits naming Nassar.
White recently called on the Michigan Attorney General’s office to assign the investigation of MSU to an agency other than the Michigan State University police.
He claims MSU police cannot be impartial.
White says supporters of the alleged victims could bring more pressure leading to an independent investigation.
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On March 28, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to dramatically shift course from the climate change focus of the Obama administration. The order has several components which will affect United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) climate regulations along with energy production activities. A key aspect is the revocation of the Clean Power Plan ...
Berisha sets A-league goal scoring record in Australia
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MELBOURNE, Australia -- Albanian striker Besart Berisha set an A-League record when he converted a penalty in Melbourne Victory's 4-2 win over Newcastle Jets on Monday night, giving him 91 career goals in Australia's top-flight competition.
The win kept Victory within seven points of league-leading Sydney FC after 13 rounds.
The 31-year-old Berisha overtook Archie Thompson, another former Victory striker, for outright first among scorers in the league that was launched in 2005-06. He stepped up after a Jets player was penalized for handball in the area in the 30th minute and had no trouble from the spot, registering his 10th goal of the season.
Harrison Central cracked the Elite 8 and open the Class 6A boys state quarterfinals facing No. 2 ranked Starkville on Saturday in Jackson.
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Pentagon spokesman says the two U.S. soldiers killed Sunday in Iraq were casualties of a U.S. artillery “mishap.”
The spokesman, Army Col. Rob Manning, said an Army artillery unit was firing on an Islamic State mortar position “when a mishap occurred.” He said there is no indication that IS played a role in the deaths. In addition to the two soldiers killed, five others suffered injuries that Manning said were not life-threatening.
The spokesman said he could provide no other details because the incident is under investigation. The names of those killed have not been publicly released.
When the deaths were announced Sunday, the U.S. military said the incident did not involve enemy fire, but provided no other details.
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World No. 9 Kei Nishikori will not compete in the upcoming Western and Southern Open hard court tournament as he is experiencing pain in his right wrist, he said through his official app on Sunday.
The 27-year-old Japanese was scheduled to kick off the U.S. Open tuneup tournament in the men’s singles second round as the fifth seed and had flown into host city Cincinnati before making the call to withdraw.
“Unfortunately I will not be able to play in Cincy,” Nishikori wrote in English.
“Today during practice I felt a sharp pain in my right wrist and we are now visiting with the medical specialists to discuss the diagnosis. We will provide more details after we have more information.”
This season Nishikori has been dealing with nagging wrist pain.
He played through the injury before being knocked out in the quarterfinals at the Miami Open in March, and the complaint forced him to forfeit his quarterfinal matchup against Novak Djokovic at the Madrid Open in May.
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Others receiving votes: Wichita State 87, Xavier 72, Northwestern 60,Southern Cal 16, VCU 14, Dayton 4, Middle Tennessee 3, Monmouth 2, Oklahoma State 1, Vermont 1 The Villanova Wildcats lost a first place vote from last week, but until Gonzaga loses, 'Nova's not getting the top spot back, anyway. The Wildcats took care of business against Georgetown and Xavier last week.
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The Philippine National Police will implement a major revamp in the city and province police offices.
Supt. Reyman Tolentin, PRO-7 spokesperson, said, however, have yet to receive the specifics about it from Camp Crame.
An oversight committee, he said, will determine the key positions.
The revamp will include those who are overstaying and officials who are about to retire./ Laksmi Cañedo, CNU-Intern
Matt Gaudreau, who graduated from BC this spring, has signed a 1 year contract with the AHL's Bridgeport Sound Tigers. Gaudreau had signed an ATO with the team following the conclusion of BC's season and trained with the Sound Tigers this spring, but he did not dress for any AHL games during the 2016-17 season.
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After a wild week in which the Rams made four trades and reconstructed their entire defense, NFL writer and Inside the Rams host Ryan Kartje is joined by beat writer Rich Hammond and NFL columnist Vinny Bonsignore to analyze the impact of the Rams trades for Marcus Peters and Aqib Talib, as well as the fallout from trading locker room favorites Robert Quinn and Alec Ogletree. Then, they discuss the decision to franchise tag Lamarcus Joyner and whether Sammy Watkins has played his last down in L.A.
Albuquerque plans memorial where women's remains were found
ALBUQUERUQUE, N.M. (AP) — Albuquerque officials say construction is set to begin soon on a memorial site where the remains of 11 women were found buried nearly a decade ago.
Mayor Tim Keller plans to attend the ceremonial groundbreaking for the Women's Memorial Park on Saturday at 10 a.m. on the city's West Mesa.
The city plans to construct the memorial where the victims, one of whom had been pregnant, were found buried in 2009.
In February of that year, a woman walking her dog discovered a large bone protruding from the dirt, leading police to excavate the area.
Victims' relatives have long awaited the construction of a memorial dedicated to the women.
No one has been arrested in their deaths.
Police are investigating after the body of an older man was found near a marina in Groton on Wednesday.
Authorities said this is not connected to the missing boaters and kayaker crews were searching for earlier this week.
The man's body was found near the mooring field in the Noank area, between a boat and a dingy, the U.S. Coast Guard said.
The man's identity has not yet been released.
Stay updated with Eyewitness News as more information becomes available.
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Senator Dick Gordon says the speed of the approval for the controversial Dengvaxia dengue vaccine was 'too fast,' hinting that a 'conspiracy' may be behind it. Several associate justices slam Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno for apparent mistakes she repeatedly made during her 5-year term. President Rodrigo Duterte asks Congress to extend martial law in Mindanao by one more year. Communications Secretary Martin Andanar says the Chinese government selected China Telecom to invest in the Philippines in a bid to break the current duopoly in the local telecommunications industry.
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This is in addition to 47 already known about and eruption would melt more ice in region affected by climate change.
Volcanic eruptions may not reach the surface but could melt the ice from beneath and drastically destabilize it.
Scientists have uncovered the largest volcanic region on Earth – two kilometers below the surface of the vast ice sheet that covers west Antarctica.
The project, by Edinburgh University researchers, has revealed almost 100 volcanoes – with the highest as tall as the Eiger, which stands at almost 4,000 meters in Switzerland.
Geologists say this huge region is likely to dwarf that of east Africa’s volcanic ridge, currently rated the densest concentration of volcanoes in the world.
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Javier Tapia, 25, is wanted for aggravated assault and drug trafficking.
Boise police and DEA agents are turning to the public for help in their investigation of a suspect wanted for aggravated assault and drug trafficking.Javier Tapia, 25, of Boise, is wanted on a federal indictment for drug trafficking. As officers were attempting to arrest him April 12 near Fairview Avenue and Fry Street, police said Tapia rammed his vehicle into an undercover police car and fled the scene. Tapia's vehicle was found abandoned a short time later.Tapia is reportedly armed and dangerous. He is described as five feet, nine inches tall; approximately 160 pounds; and with black hair and brown eyes.Anyone with information on his whereabouts should call Crime Stoppers at 208-343-2677. A $1,000 reward is offered if a trip leads to a felony arrest.
Tech. Sgt. Steve Rau, a paralegal at the 167th Airlift Wing in Martinsburg, W.Va., works with a unit member to complete a will, January 8, 2017. Creating or updating a will can be done by contacting the base JAG office.
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May 3 Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rossello told reporters on Wednesday he has requested that the U.S. territory's federal financial oversight board commence a Title III proceeding under last year's Puerto Rico rescue law known as PROMESA.
Title III is an in-court debt restructuring process akin to U.S. Bankruptcy. Rossello's remarks come a day after several major creditors sued his government over defaults on the island's $70 billion in debt. (Reporting by A Contributor in San Juan; Writing by Nick Brown)
WASHINGTON (AP) — Three women who have previously accused President Donald Trump of sexual harassment are sharing their stories on NBC's "Megyn Kelly Today."
Jessica Leeds, Samantha Holvey and Rachel Crooks on Monday told of alleged harassment by Trump spanning decades.
The White House called the claims false and "totally disputed in most cases." It said "the timing and absurdity of these false claims speak volumes."
One of the accusers, Rachel Crooks, called the White House statement "laughable."
Crooks says of sexual misconduct: "I think politicians seem to be immune to this."
The women, who first shared their stories before the November 2016 election, were holding a press conference later Monday to call for a congressional investigation into Trump's alleged behavior.
UNDATED -- Most locations reached 70 degrees yesterday for the first time this year.
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Bernie Markey, grand marshal of the 2017 Summit Hill Memorial Day Parade, proudly displays a shadow box recognizing his military service that contains an American flag that flew over Baghdad. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO The Summit Hill Memorial Day Parade Committee has selected a Korean War veteran to be the grand marshal of the 2017 parade, Carbon County's largest tribute to America on Memorial Day.
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THE Cowboys and the Sea Eagles will be without their Origin stars as they bid to get their seasons back on track at Lottoland.
The Sea Eagles will be missing NSW duo and brothers Tom and Jake Trbojevic who will be with the Blues.
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The Cowboys will be without the services of Gavin Cooper, Michael Morgan and Coen Hess, who will be with the Queensland team in preparation for Origin I, while Matt Scott is also out of the do or die clash.
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Rebekah Martinez managed to appear on five episodes of Arie Luyendyk Jr.'s season of "The Bachelor" while simultaneously occupying a spot on the missing persons list in Humboldt County, California.
The Rev. Geoffrey Wanjala Munialo hands a rose and gift to Mary Mutua, a youth living with HIV, on Valentine's Day in Nairobi, Kenya, on Feb. 14, 2017.
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A busy road is closed in both directions after a serious accident.
The crash happened shortly after noon today on Clevedon Road and is affecting traffic travelling between Clevedon and Nailsea.
The road is closed between Moor Lane and the B3128 Tickenham Hill.
Emergency services are at the scene and drivers are urged to avoid the area and find alternative routes.
We will bring you more information on this as we get it.
CANFIELD — John Mellencamp will return to the Mahoning Valley on Sept. 3 as the main grandstand concert at the Canfield Fair.
"He is playing fairs and festivals this summer and we had been trying to get him for a while," said Eric Ryan, whose JAC Management Co., has taken on the task of producing the fair's shows this year. "I think he¹s a great fit for the area."
Mellencamp last played in the Valley in 2006, when he brought his tour to a sold-out Covelli Centre.
There will be just two concerts at the fair this year, with the second one on Labor Day. "We fluctuate between two and three concerts each year, depending on where we are in our budget and what we can hook up that will be a draw for our area," said fair director George Roman.
The second concert, which hasn¹t been announced yet, will likely be either a Christian pop or country act.
After a total of 13 vehicles were broken into and several items taken from them, including a gun, a suspect has been arrested.
William Tyler Chieffo, 25 of Punta Gorda, was charged with several burglary-related charges, four counts of petit theft, three counts of grand theft of property worth more than $300, credit card theft, and grand theft of a firearm.
The burglaries happened early February in the early morning hours inside the Burnt Store Isles subdivision – off US-41 just south of the Charlotte Harbor.
Home security footage from neighborhood homes showed Chieffo moving around the area.
Surveillance video from stores also showed him using credit cards he'd stolen in those burglaries.
Items taken included GPS units, loose change, garage door openers, personal items, and a gun.
On March 12, Chieffo was found, stopped, and arrested on a traffic stop.
He remains in the Charlotte County Jail. His bond starts at $25,000.
MERIDIAN, Idaho — Who says dog is man’s best friend when you have a pet squirrel this protective?
When Adam Pearl got home Tuesday, he found snow prints that led from the front driveway to the back of his house, according to KIVI. Realizing something wasn’t right, he looked around and found doors opened and scratches on his gun safe.
Immediately, Pearl called local police to file a report.
Several hours later, Officer Ashley Turner returned with several of his stolen belongings.
“She said while she was questioning the individual, he had scratches on his hands, so she asked him ‘did you get that from the squirrel’ and he says ‘yeah, the (expletive) thing kept attacking me and wouldn’t stop until I left.'”
Now, the squirrel, named Joey, is being hailed a hero. To thank him, Pearl gave Joey his favorite treat — Whooper candy.
Martin Gramatica Defends Nick Folk Give Him Another Chance!
Martin Gramatica Defends Nick Folk: Give Him Another Chance!
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Martin Gramatica -- one of the greatest Tampa Bay kickers of all time -- is vouching for Nick Folk ... saying his beloved Bucs should NOT fire the guy ... at least not yet.
Gramatica won a Super Bowl with the Bucs back in 2003 -- and as you can see in the back of the shot, his trophy room is filled with game balls from making clutch kicks.
So, after Folk crapped the bed on Thursday Night Football -- going 0-3 -- we hit up Martin for his take.
"I felt horrible for him," Gramatica tells TMZ Sports ... "that feeling that you get, only kickers understand."
But Martin says he knows Folk -- and if you look at his stats, he's a good kicker -- and he hopes the Bucs give him one more shot to prove it before cutting bait.
Three people were rescued from the estuary of the river Boyne at Mornington in Co Meath last night.
A passer-by raised the alarm after they heard screams for help at about 8pm.
Coast Guard and river rescue crews were scrambled to the scene to help the trio, who had fallen out of a boat.
The three, aged 21, 23 and 24 were taken to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda, with injuries that are not thought to be life-threatening.
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Cardinals top pitching prospect Alex Reyes was ready to begin throwing at Spring Training on Tuesday with the rest of his fellow pitchers, but told team officials he was experiencing elbow pain in his treasured right arm. The team immediately sent Reyes for an M-R-I exam. Those results are expected on Wednesday. It is feared that Reyes has a tear in that right elbow that will require "Tommy John" surgery, ending Reyes' season before it ever started.
Fox 2 Sports reporter Zac Choate is with the Cardinals in Jupiter, Florida and has the update on Reyes.
ZURICH, July 4 (Reuters) - The Swiss National Bank has appointed Martin Schlegel as one of the three alternate members of its governing board, the central bank said on Wednesday.
“At its meeting of 4 July 2018, the Federal Council appointed Martin Schlegel as the new Alternate Member of the Governing Board of the Swiss National Bank, following the proposal of the SNB’s Bank Council,” the SNB said in a statement.
Schlegel, who assumes the role on September 1, will become the alternate board member responsible for the department led by Fritz Zurbruegg responsible for financial stability and cash matters.
The two other alternate members, Thomas Moser and Dewet Moser, will switch departments as Schlegel assumes the role, the SNB said. (Reporting by Brenna Hughes Neghaiwi, editing by John Revill)
MARATHON, FLA. (WSVN) - A fiery multi-vehicle crash temporarily closed down the Seven Mile Bridge near Marathon, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office.
MCSO, Monroe County Fire Rescue and Florida Highway Patrol were dispatched to the scene of the crash that resulted in a car fire at around 6:15 p.m., Wednesday.
Vehicle fire on 7 mile bridge may cause extensive slow downs in the area. Please be patient. Thanks to FHP for photos. pic.twitter.com/O8P42VPkNN — Florida Keys Sheriff (@mcsonews) June 14, 2017
Authorities redirected traffic while the bridge was inspected for damage.
No injuries were reported, and the bridge was later reopened.
Roadway open on the 7 Mile Bridge. — Florida Keys Sheriff (@mcsonews) June 14, 2017
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Eversource Says NH Hydropower Rejection Was Improper
Law360, Boston (February 2, 2018, 9:03 PM EST) -- Northeastern utility provider Eversource believes a New Hampshire regulator acted improperly when it denied the company’s seven-year effort to build power lines and transmission infrastructure through the state to deliver Canadian hydropower energy to Massachusetts.
In telephone interviews with Law360 late Friday, a spokesman for Eversource laid out the company's arguments for regulators to reconsider the Northern Pass project, and a former member of the board that denied the application said the appeal process typically favors the state.
Eversource spokesman Martin Murray said regulators did not...
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The Senators regained home ice advantage in their series with the Bruins Monday night, toppling the B's 4-3 in overtime.
Game 4 of the best-of-seven first round set will take place Wednesday night back at the Garden (7:30 p.m., NESN, USA).
Monday night's clash was a wild one, as Ottawa built a 3-0 lead by the four minute mark of the second period. Something then clicked with the Bruins as Noel Acciari, David Backes and David Pastrnak all found the back of the next within the span of eight magical minutes in the second.
Neither team scored in the third, but Bobby Ryan's power-play goal at the 5:43 mark in OT sealed it for the Sens.
Samsung Electronics will announce this month the results of an investigation into what caused some of its Galaxy Note 7 smartphones to catch fire, the JoongAng Ilbo newspaper reported on Monday citing unnamed sources.
The South Korean firm said in October it was examining all aspects of the phone, suggesting there may be a combination of factors that contributed to one of the costliest product safety failures in tech history.
The world’s top smartphone maker warned of a $5.1 billion hit to its operating profit over three quarters following its decision to permanently halt Galaxy Note 7 sales in October.
Investors and analysts have said it is critical for Samsung to identify the root cause of the fires in order to rebuild consumer trust and avoid repeating the same mistakes. – Reuters.
A man’s body was discovered floating in the Hudson River off Manhattan on Tuesday morning, authorities said.
The badly decomposed body was found near Battery Park around 7:45 a.m., cops said.
Police were still working to identify the victim.
The city Medical Examiner’s Office will determine the cause of death.
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Soderberg has just four goals and six assists through 36 games this season.
The last-place Avs' struggles all around have been well documented, but Soderberg's decrease in production is particularly alarming. After an impressive 39-assist, 51-point showing in his debut with the team last year, the former Bruin is on pace for a paltry 22 points this season, which has undoubtedly irked fantasy owners in mid to deeper leagues. If you haven't already, go ahead and send him to the waiver wire or staple him to your bench until he shows signs of life in the new year.
The U.S. military says that an American soldier has died as a result of injuries sustained during a vehicle incident in eastern Afghanistan.
A statement released by the U.S. forces on Tuesday says that two other American service members were injured in the incident, which took place in eastern Nangarhar province on Monday.
According to the statement, the U.S. forces were not in contact with enemy forces at the time. It says the injured soldiers are receiving medical treatment.
The statement added that U.S. Gen. John Nicholson, commander of the U.S. troops in Afghanistan, expressed his deepest sympathies and prayers to the families and friends of the fallen and injured service members.
It provides no further information. The military did not identify the dead service member.
May 2 Drugstore chain and pharmacy benefits manager CVS Health Corp reported a 17 percent drop in quarterly profit, as it filled fewer prescriptions at its pharmacies and lower traffic hurt sales at the front-end of its stores.
Net income attributable to CVS fell to $952 million, or 92 cents per share, in the first quarter ended March 31, from $1.15 billion, or $1.04 per share, a year earlier.
Revenue rose 3 percent to $44.51 billion. (Reporting by Sruthi Ramakrishnan in Bengaluru; Editing by Sai Sachin Ravikumar)
The Bend City Council will meet this evening and look to bolster funding once again for snow removal if needed in the next couple of months. So far this winter the city road department has spent 672 thousand dollars to hire contractors to help in plowing city streets which is about 3 times more than what was budgeted. They are now asking for another 120 thousand should conditions warrant.
April 5 Ekinops SA:
* FY revenue 18.2 million euros ($19.38 million) versus 15.2 million euros year ago
* FY EBITDA loss 0.9 million euros versus loss of 3.0 million euros year ago
* FY consolidated net loss 2.9 million euros versus loss of 3.9 million euros year ago
* In 2017 intends to continue in 2016 direction and aims to achieve another year of sustained growth
* Does not anticipate any significant increase in its operating expenses over its current scope Source text: bit.ly/2nbxm3p Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9392 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
Fans packed Toshiba Plaza before Game 1 for the Stanley Cup final between the Golden Knights and Washington Capitals.
The Knights took the series lead after defeating the Capitals, 6-4.
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On Tuesday, Steelers chairman and Ambassador Dan Rooney will be laid to rest in Pittsburgh. Among those attending his funeral will be former President Barack Obama.
Obama appointed Mr. Rooney to serve as the U.S. Ambassador to Ireland, a post he held for three years.
A spokesman told the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review that Obama is not expected to speak at the funeral, which will be held at St. Paul’s Cathedral in the Oakland section of Pittsburgh at 11:00 a.m. ET on Tuesday.
Mr. Rooney passed last Thursday at the age of 84. A public viewing was held at Heinz Field from 2:00 p.m. ET to 7:00 p.m. ET on Monday.
At Library, Virtual Reality Tours Wednesday
Those curious about virtual reality (VR) and have not yet visited the Westport Library’s MakerSpace this summer still have a chance to learn about and experience a VR headset.
The library will hold sessions to learn about VR on Wednesday from 2 to 3:30 p.m. and Wednesday, Aug. 23, the same time.
Library officials are touting the new HTV Vive headset as a “striking virtual reality experience.”
“While Oculus Rift users are encouraged to sit down when using that hardware, the Vive promises to be more of an interactive experience that is reminiscent of Nintendo’s Wii video gaming platform,” an announcement said.
The HTC Vive allows one to move around “and physically interact with your virtual environment,” according to library officials.
The demonstration to be held in the MakerSpace balcony is open to all ages.
For further information, visit http://www.westportlibrary.org.
ROCKFORD (AP) — Rockford police say one man is dead and three others were injured during a New Year's Day shooting at a hotel.
Rockford Police Chief Dan O'Shea says there was a large group of people fighting in a hallway at Cliffbreakers Riverside Hotel and Conference Center early Sunday. He says several people exchanged gunfire. The chief called it "chaotic at best." He says investigators are trying to figure out exactly what happened.
O'Shea says no arrests have been made and is asking for anyone with information to contact authorities.
The Winnebago County Coroner's Office pronounced a 34-year-old man dead at 5:35 a.m. Sunday at the scene. His name wasn't immediately released. The others wounded were in their 20s and 30s. O'Shea says one of the victims was listed in critical condition.
NICE TRY Forklift Operators Box In Thieves Trying To Make A Quick Getaway
Three men caught stealing tools from a parked van attempted to make a quick escape but were prevented by employees working at the warehouse.
Mitch was losing his shirt at the racetrack when he noticed a priest bless the forehead of a long shot lining up for the fourth race. Lo and behold, the horse won. Just before the fifth race, the priest did the same to another horse. So, Mitch placed a small bet on it and won.
That day, Mitch raked in serious money following the priest’s lead.
Before the last race, he saw the priest bless the forehead–as well as the eyes, ears and hooves–of one of the horses. Mitch bet every cent he had, then watched the horse come in last. Dumbfounded, he hollered at the priest, “What happened? All day long, you blessed horses and they won. The last race, you blessed a horse and he lost!”
“The problem,” said the priest. “is you can’t tell the difference between a simple blessing and the last rites.”
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BOSTON (AP) — The host of one of NPR's most successful programs has been suspended while the network investigates sexual misconduct allegations.
The allegations against "On Point" host Tom Ashbrook include that he engaged in "creepy" sex talks and gave unwanted hugs, neck and back rubs to 11 mostly young women and men who worked on the show. They were contained in a document and confirmed in multiple interviews by WBUR-FM, the Boston station that produces the show.
Ashbrook was put on leave last week.
In a text to the station, Ashbrook said: "I am sure that once the facts come out that people will see me for who I am — flawed but caring and decent in all my dealings with others."
"On Point" is carried by more than 290 NPR stations. Ashbrook has hosted for 16 years.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Jets quarterback Josh McCown will miss the rest of the season with a broken left hand that will require surgery.
Coach Todd Bowles announced Monday during a conference call that Bryce Petty will start in McCown’s place for New York at New Orleans on Sunday.
McCown was injured when he was hit by Denver’s Shane Ray in the third quarter of New York’s 23-0 loss on Sunday. An X-ray revealed that the 38-year-old McCown’s hand was broken, and he was emotional after the game while reflecting on what had been the best season of his 15-year NFL career.
McCown, who signed a one-year, $6 million deal in the offseason, will be a free agent this winter. It is uncertain whether the Jets plan to re-sign him — or if McCown will want to play another season.
Petty started four games last season.
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Police have preferred murder charges against Opio under CL CRB 890/2018. The Lira District Police Commander, Joel Tubanone has confirmed the arrest of Opio but declined to divulge details. Opio has had a frosty relationship with the police in the past few months.
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The Midtown Association (MA) is pleased to present a robust offering of fresh fruit, produce and locally-made gourmet items plus special holiday related activities on Saturdays in December at the popular and thriving Midtown Farmers Market. Proudly sponsored by Sutter Health, the Midtown Farmers Market offers up to 90 farmer, grower and vendor booths bursting with fresh fruit, produce, and gourmet or locally made goods each week. The year-round market takes place on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (adjusted winter hours) on 20th between J and K Streets.
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Officers from the North Bay detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police and Highway Safety Division are continuing their investigation of a two-vehicle collision between a pickup and minivan. The collision occurred at about 8:18 a.m. Monday on Highway 17 in the Township of Bonfield.
Both drivers were pronounced deceased at the scene.
The driver of the pickup has been identified as Matthew Menard, 20, of Bonfield.
The driver of the minivan has been identified as Gilbert Lavoie, 58, of North Bay.
Highway 17 was closed for approximately six hours while technical collision investigators conducted an investigation.
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The Tick will return to Amazon on February 23, 2018, with the final six episodes of its first season.
All six new episodes will be released simultaneously on that date, Amazon Studios announced today. An exclusive New York Comic-Con poster was also revealed, which you can see below.
The first half of Season 1 was released on August 25. IGN's review of The Tick's first six episodes called it a "quick, delightful binge that perfectly captures the spirit of the 90s animated series while shading things a bit darker in order to present a more grounded world for a live-action setting."
For more on the Amazon series, check out what we saw during IGN's The Tick set visit or read why you should be excited Peter Serafinowicz is The Tick.
Jordan is a freelance writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @jdsirani.
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June 15 Britain's FTSE 100 index is seen opening 3 points lower on Thursday, according to financial bookmakers. * ACACIA MINING: Barrick Gold, which owns 63.9 percent of Acacia Mining PLC , said its chairman and Tanzania's president met on Wednesday and agreed to hold talks aimed at resolving an escalating dispute over an export ban which has hit Acacia. * BARCLAYS: Expectations have increased among current and former Barclays executives that the Serious Fraud Offi
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The American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island has accused the state of failing to comply with court-ordered terms of a settlement over the troubled rollout of a new computer system that has caused problems for thousands of people getting food stamps and other benefits. According to the ACLU, the state was violating a court order ...
No, not really.
Your show, which is called Roseanne, and reflects her off-screen politics and personality, is not "separate and apart from the opinions and words of one cast member" - particularly when that cast member you refer to is her.
This is aloof at best. https://t.co/2DXrXHfXae
Dr Kwabena Frimpong Boateng, renowned heart surgeon
President-elect Nana Akufo-Addo has dropped hints he will appoint renowned heart surgeon Dr Kwabena Frimpong Boateng as Environment, Science and Technology minister when he assumes power next week, Saturday January 7.
Nana Addo also suggested Dome-Kwabenya MP Adwoa Sarfo will also have a place in his yet to be announced government.
The President-elect made drooped the hints when he spoke at the 36th Annual Technology Exhibition of Kristo Asafo in Accra.
The incoming NPP administration led by Akufo-Addo will be sworn into office on January 7.
Akufo-Addo and the NPP beat President John Mahama and the NDC by some 1.5 million votes in the December 7, 2016 polls.
The opposition party also took over parliament in the elections that shook the umbrella family.
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Aston Villa have seen huge investment in the transfer market under Xia as they bid for Premier League promotion.
But as Villa approach their third season in the Championship after losing to Fulham in the play-off final, the Midlands club will need to make widespread changes in their bid for promotion.
Reports suggest Villa will need to find around £40-45m from player sales and wage cuts, which started today’s the departure of captain John Terry.
Xia posted on the club’s official website: ”We are all aware that we will face severe FFP challenges next season.
"I am an Aston Villa fan. But I am also a businessman.
“Under the current circumstances, I think the club needs to rethink not only the past two years but also the past ten years.
AS the country scrambles to help Cape Town beat “Day Zero”‚ Paseka “Pastor Mboro” Motsoeneng has claimed that he can help the drought-stricken area by praying for rain.
The pastor said concerned South Africans had been pleading for him to intervene in the crisis. He said he had decided the best way to help the situation would be to start a 90-day prayer service.
“I do not have miracles‚ but through God the situation won’t have to reach zero level zone. I know God will answer.”
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TODAY’s Jenna Bush Hager and Sheinelle Jones team up with Lori Bergamotto, Good Housekeeping’s style director, to test viewers’ Independence Day knowledge. See which celebrity couples got married on the Fourth of July and which city hosts the largest firework show!
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - California State Bakersfield is offering free income tax preparation services starting Saturday.
CSUB students, faculty, staff and community members will be able to take advantage of the services provided by accounting student volunteers.
CSUB's Office of the President, Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs, and the School of Business and Public Administration is partnering with Community Action Partnership of Kern's (CAPK) Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program to provide free tax prep services.
The students are fully trained and passed certification tests required by the IRS.
Starting Feb. 3, services will be provided on campus and by appointment between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. every Saturday through April 14.
Those interested in the services are encouraged to call the 211 Kern County appointment line or (661) 654-3406 to make an appointment.
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The Oakland Raiders haven't played a football game since January 7. It's fair to expect overreactions, both good and bad, for the first game in nearly seven months. Spectators will often break down every play to fine morsels and use it as a basis for the remaining preseason games and regular season.
Rookies and developing players who have primarily participated on the practice squad don't deserve a free pass, but you should exercise a level of patience.
For those who debuted in the 20-10 loss to the Arizona Cardinals on Saturday or don't see the field during the regular season, live experience will become their best teacher through progression.
On the other hand, veterans already know the ropes—returning starters with years of experience should only see limited snaps to stay healthy for the regular season.
Which bulletin points deserve a deeper look and what should we take with a grain of salt after the Raiders' first preseason game?
GLEN RIDGE, NJ – Jaymi Pena went 3-for-4 with a double, three RBI and two runs and Taylor Townsen went 1-for-2 with a triple, two walks and three runs to lead the Glen Ridge High School varsity softball team to a 20-3 win over Newark East Side on April 13 at Glenfield Park.
Lucy Smeets went 1-for-1 with a triple and three RBI; and Hannah O’Connor and Sarina Robik each had a hit and an RBI. Ava Rollo also walked four times, scored twice and had an RBI. Alli Ceruto struck out eight and allowed three hits in the four-inning complete game.
The win was the second straight and evened the Ridgers’ record to 2-2.
This is Aylesbury High Street in 1947. It is looking towards Tring Road from where WH Smith is today.
Marks & Spencer is seen on the left and has managed to survive in the town.
A little further down, on the corner of Britannia Street, is Ivatts shoe shop. It was one of many in Aylesbury.
The upper floor has an odd-shaped structure built on it.
This was put there by S G Payne & Sons who were the main photographers in Aylesbury and the surrounding area for many years previously.
The room was used as their studio and had many windows to provide natural light.
On the opposite side of the street are Aylesbury Wool Shop and Currys, who in those days sold not only radios and other electrical items but bicycles too.
The Supreme Court has ruled in favour of an application by the Public Service Association and 'Akilisi Pohiva to recover further documents from defendants, Kingdom of Tonga and Tongsat, in an ongoing legal proceeding, in which they essentially claimed the unlawful payment of millions to Tongasat, for the use of orbital slots by a Chinese company. $25,450,000 made by the Government of the People's Republic of China to the Government of Tonga in May 2011, which was then paid to or for the benefit of Tongasat in around June 2011.
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"Conspiracy Radio host Alex Jones is in a bitter custody battle for his children with his former wife. Jones' attorney Randall Wilhite told District Judge Orlinda Naranjo that his client shouldn't be evaluated based on his appearances on his popular broadcasts on Infowars.com. Wilhite argued that judging Jones as a father in such a way would be akin to judging Jack Nicholson based on his appearance as The Joker in 'Batman.' … If that's true, then would that be a conflict of interest for someone to sell water filters if they didn't really believe that the government was poisoning it with fluoride? Why do people believe in such wild conspiracy theories anyway?" [various formats] (04/17/17)
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The Lord Mayor of Sheffield has “banned” Donald Trump from his city ahead of the US President’s visit to the UK next week.
Magid Magid made his feelings on the event crystal clear, branding Trump a “wasteman” – slang for someone lacking maturity and achieving little with their lives.
“I Magid Magid, lord mayor & first citizen of this city hereby declare that not only is Donald J Trump a WASTEMAN, but he is also henceforth banned from the great city of Sheffield!” Magid wrote on Twitter
The 28-year-old Somali refugee was elevated to the office in May, becoming the youngest ever person to hold the job in Sheffield, and made it clear he intended to shake up the world of politics.
With the high rate at which some Nigerians are rushing abroad for greener pastures, it saddens someone like Nollywood actor, John Okafor aka Mr Ibu, who feels life is still easy here than another man’s land.
The actor, who clearly understands how difficult things are in the country could out of his fellow countrymen to take things easy and hope for the best rather than running away to suffer themselves.
He urged the citizens to have a rethink considering the fact that they end up going abroad with nothing and end up coming back with nothing to show for it.
In his words, “Struggle to abroad struggle come back with nothing to show Please Nigerians rethink.”
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Jerusalem is examining ways in which Israel can provide assistance to Sierra Leone following the deadly mudslide that killed more than 300 people near the capital, Freetown.
The assistance will be through the Israeli embassy in Senegal and will include, among other things, clean water, medicines and blankets.
Former Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Treasurer, Jyoti Bajpayi died in Kanpur late on Wednesday, a family member said on Thursday. Bajpayi, 80, was keeping unwell for a long time.
Bajpayi was one of the most respected sports administrators of Uttar Pradesh and had held many important posts like Treasurer and Joint Secretary in the BCCI.
He was credited with bringing some big matches to Kanpur’s Green Park stadium and for honing local talent.
Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association Director S.K. Agarwal said, “Bajpayi will always be remembered for his contribution to cricket and for encouraging local talent”.
Congress leader and Indian Premier League (IPL) Commissioner Rajeev Shukla also condoled Bajpayi’s demise and termed it “a great loss to sports”.
SKÅNES FAGERHULT, Sweden, May 31, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The total number of registerred shares at 1 January 2018 was 40,872,000.
On 3 May 2018, the AGM resolved to retire 840,900 of the company's own repurchased shares. The retirement of shares has been carried out through a reduction of share capital with retirement of shares and a subsequent bonus issue to restore the share capital.
The total number of registered shares at 31 May was 40,031,100.
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Long time ring announcer suffers a heart attack
Ring announcer Gary Michael Cappetta suffered a heart attack a week and a half ago, but is still continuing with his tour of one man shows as planned after having a stent put in his heart – incredibly with no anesthesia whatsoever.
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April 12 Solekia Ltd
* Says Sasaki Beji will buy shares in Solekia at 5,300 yen per share through takeover bid, instead of 4,500 yen per share
* Offering period is extended to April 28
* Says previous release was disclosed on March 31
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Here are the lads looking to stop @FCBayernEN in their tracks #M05FCB #UpTheMainz #Bundesliga pic.twitter.com/LMDxdvj8Nz
Ryan Tew has only been on the job as the city of Idaho Falls' human resources director a short time, but he feels right at home in his return to eastern Idaho. Tew, 60, hopes to bring stability to the department.
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The Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge, as pictured in February 2011, is one of hundreds of sites that accept the American the Beautiful - National Parks & Federal Recreational Lands Senior Pass. The price of the lifetime pass jumps from $10 to $80 on Aug. 28. Steve Bloom The Olympian
Few speeches are all that memorable, even minutes after they’re delivered, but one in particular has always stuck in my mind. It was 2005 and Oliver Letwin, the then shadow environment secretary, declared that green policy should be seen as “nothing less than the achievement of beauty, both natural and man-made”.
It was an inspiring message – arguably the essence of green Conservatism – and now this emphasis on the value of beauty in all its forms is returning to government. In fact, it is emerging as one of the unifying themes within Michael Gove’s refreshed agenda as Environment Secretary, with exciting results. The Tories finally appear to be rediscovering a distinctive green edge.
YPSILANTI, Mich. — Elijah Minnie scored 16 of his 22 points in a close first half and Eastern Michigan used a big run in the second half to roll to a 58-41 win over Ball State on Saturday.
Minnie's layup gave the Eagles (13-10, 4-6 Mid-American) a 27-26 halftime lead. James Thompson IV scored the first five points on a 15-0 run and Minnie had six points, making it 56-36 with just over five minutes remaining. Ball State missed six shots and had three turnovers in a drought that last almost seven minutes.
Thompson and Tim Bond both had nine of their 11 points in the second half with Thompson also grabbing 14 rebounds. Bond had seven rebounds, four blocks, three steals and three assists.
Eastern Michigan shot 53 per cent and held Ball State to 27 per cent, blocking 13 shots.
Huntington, WV resident & Marshall University student Malak Khader talks with i.Am.huntington! about why she's so vocal about her faith and religion, hope for our country, diversity in Huntington and on the MU campus, her plans for the future, and her passion of helping others. Video produced by Mr. Mike.
Dog Haus Biergarten, located in the rapidly expanding cluster of shops and eateries near Northgate and Bass Pro Drive, hits on something good. We've seen other eateries with 20-plus craft beer taps - Dog Haus has 30. But while we've had good food at many of these places, we've yet to see a full-on craft-centric kitchen complementing the taps.
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SEOUL: North Korea said on Tuesday now is not the right time to discuss U.S. citizens it has detained, given the state of relations between the two countries, its official KCNA news agency said citing a foreign ministry spokesman.
The spokesman was responding to media reports on the weekend, which said the United States had been engaging in back-channel diplomacy with North Korea for several months to discuss the issue of Americans detained in the isolated country.
North Korea, which released a Canadian pastor last week citing humanitarian grounds after imprisoning him for more than two years, is holding three Americans it accused of various offences.
(Reporting by Soyoung Kim and Jane Chung)
Newest Houston Texan Tyrann Mathieu has his official uniform number with his new team. The “Honey Badger” will don No. 32 on the Texans defense.
New @HoustonTexans S Tyrann Mathieu (@Mathieu_Era) will wear jersey number 32 pic.twitter.com/IP8Iv2xRlZ — Texans PR (@TexansPR) March 19, 2018
It’s a familiar number for Mathieu, who wore the same No. 32 in his years in Arizona.
Mathieu signed a one-year contract with the Texans late Friday night after being dumped by the Cardinals in a salary cap-related move. He will play primarily at free safety but can also fill the role of slot corner in Romeo Crennel’s Texans defense.
The last Texans player to don No. 32 was cornerback Robert Nelson in the 2016 season.
Police say a boy riding his bike Friday in Latonia, Ky. was struck and killed by a vehicle.
It happened Friday evening at 10 E. 32nd Street, near Decoursey.
Police said the driver of the car is in custody.
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Ed revealed during an appearance on NBC’s Today show that he’ll be releasing yet another version of his single “Perfect,” this time as a collaboration with opera superstar Andrea Bocelli. He described it as “just a little present for Christmas.” Ed added that Bocelli sings the second verse in Italian.
While “Perfect” is now #1 in the U.K., Ed hopes releasing this new version on Friday will cause even more people to buy the song, keeping it on top of the chart. In that way, he’ll ensure that he’ll achieve the honor of scoring the U.K. “Christmas number one,” which is a big deal across the pond.
As of Monday, Ed’s duet version of “Perfect” with Beyonce topped the Billboard Hot 100 as well.
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After being on the giving end of organ donation he never expected to be on the receiving end a few years later.
Warren picked up a non-region win on Monday at Ainsworth Field, routing East 11-0 in six innings. After going scoreless in the opening two frames, the Dragons scored five runs in the third inning.
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Knoxville College personnel have been ordered out of the the last two campus buildings previously deemed safe enough to occupy, according to a city of Knoxville official. The college has failed to take out a building permit to fix problems at its library and chapel, said David Brace, senior director of the city's Public Works Department.
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Brevin Balmeceda, at bottom, battles Cardeionte Wilson of Miami Palmetto high School. Balmeceda goes on to defeat Wilson during GMAC wrestling finals at Ronald W. Reagan Doral Senior High School on Saturday, February 3, 2018. AL DIAZ adiaz@miamiherald.com
CHICAGO (AP) — Boeing Co. is reporting a fourth-quarter profit of $3.13 billion.
The Chicago company on Wednesday reported net income of $5.18 per share. Earnings, adjusted for pretax gains, came to $4.80 per share.
The results topped Wall Street expectations for $2.91 per share, according to a survey by Zacks Investment Research.
The airplane builder posted revenue of $25.37 billion in the period, also topping analyst projections of $24.83 billion.
Boeing expects full-year earnings in the range of $13.80 to $14 per share, with revenue in the range of $96 billion to $98 billion.
Shares of Boeing Co. are up sharply before the opening bell.
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Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom have sparked reports they’re dating again after the former couple was spotted cuddling at Ed Sheeran’s concert on Saturday night.
The Roar singer and the actor took in Sheeran’s gig at the Staples Center in Los Angeles and they weren’t trying to hide how they still feel about each other.
In a photo shared on Instagram by a fan, the former couple looked cozy in matching baseball caps, while another concertgoer claims Katy sat on Bloom’s lap for much of the night.
Katy Perry has been spotted with Orlando Bloom at Ed Sheeran's concert. Are they back together again? pic.twitter.com/pyQgpOzgrD — Pop Crave (@PopCrave) August 13, 2017
“They looked like they were having the time of their lives,” a source tells E! News.
Katy and Orlando dated for much of last year before breaking up in February.
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According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol Crash Report, on December 10 at 5:04pm, Audrey B Lane, 17, of Macon, Mo was southbound crossing US 36, two miles east of Macon, had pulled into the path of eastbound lane Amber Rufener, 47, of Clarence, Mo. Rufener had two of her minor children with her. Lane was wearing her seatbelt, Rufener was not.
Missouri State Patrol Trooper Halley 652, Macon County Sheriff Department, Macon County Rescue Squad, Macon Rural Fire Department and Macon County Ambulance.
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece's largest labor unions are staging a general strike against plans to extend austerity measures, in a 24-hour protest that is disrupting flights, public transport and services, closing schools and leaving hospitals running on emergency staff.
Austerity measures will continue for at least two more years after the international bailout ends in August, starting with another major round of pension cuts next January. Several protest marches are planned in Athens and other cities Wednesday.
Greece is currently negotiating the terms of its bailout exit with European creditors, including how its finances will be monitored and the conditions of a promised debt relief package. But the talks, due to be concluded in a few weeks, have been overshadowed by the political crisis in Italy and the resulting financial turmoil.
RICHMOND Valley Council will tonight discuss whether to adopt the revised Plan of Management for the Richmond River Foreshore Reserve at Woodburn.
Council officers have carried out a review of the 2011 Plan of Management and made amendments to reflect the links in the masterplan, which was adopted by the council in June 2017.
The amended plan was advertised and placed on exhibition for public comment from January 12 to February 28 but no submissions were received.
The Plan has also been forwarded to Reserve Trust for adoption.
Council currently has $1.6 million committed to the Woodburn Riverside Precinct, which includes a $210,000 commitment from grants for works dedicated to a new jetty/pontoon structure.
Council officers will continue to explore and pursue any available grant funding deemed appropriate to complete works described in the Master Plan process.
A hillside in Regent, Sierra Leone, collapsed after a heavy downpour on Monday, burying many houses, Reuters reported. Officials have said that it is too early to estimate the number of casualties, but it is feared that hundreds are dead.
Heavy rains caused widespread flooding in the West African town, The Telegraph reported, adding that witnesses said the roads have been turned into “churning rivers of mud”.
Haphazard development has made the country vulnerable to flooding, BBC reported. In 2015, 10 people died and thousands were displaced by floods that lashed Freetown during the monsoon.
A hit-and-run driver who was behind the wheel of a box truck fatally struck a bicyclist pedaling alongside the vehicle in the Bronx, officials said Tuesday.
The white box truck was traveling south on Webster Ave. near the Cross Bronx Expressway in the Tremont section of the Bronx about 10:40 p.m. Monday when the truck made a right turn to get onto the expressway ramp.
As the driver turned, he struck the bicyclist, knocking the man to the ground.
The truck driver never stopped and was last seen heading south-bound onto I-95 toward New Jersey, stunned witnesses told police.
The bicyclist, a man in his 20s, had no identification on him, cops said.
Medics rushed him to Bronx Lebanon Hospital, but he could not be saved.
Cops were scouring the area looking for surveillance video that could be used to track down the vehicle.
It was not immediately clear if the driver knew he had hit anyone when he went onto the highway, police sources said.
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SHERIDAN — The Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce will kick off a new networking event Feb. 7.
The program, Business Before Hours, will help promote member businesses and provide opportunities for members to connect. Just like Business After Hours, a different business or organization will host the event, providing morning refreshments and offering information about the business. Business Before Hours will be held the first Wednesday of every month from 7:30-9 a.m. The first event will take place at The Hub on Smith, located at 211 Smith St.
For additional information, contact the Chamber at (307) 672-2485.
The University of Windsor Faculty of Engineering is inviting female students in Grades 7 through 10 to explore the field of engineering at its annual Go ENG Girl event Oct. 21.
The free event features hands-on activities and informative parent sessions between 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. at the Ed Lumley Centre for Engineering Innovation at 2285 Wyandotte St. W.
Girls and their guardians can visit the Windsor campus and learn from female professionals, academics and engineering students.
To register, visit onwie.ca/events. For more information, phone 519-253-3000, ext. 2560, or email winone@uwindsor.ca.
April 12 (Gracenote) - Results and standings from the Libertadores Cup Group 5 matches on Tuesday Tuesday, April 11 Jorge Wilstermann (Bolivia) 2 Atletico Tucuman (Argentina) 1 Standings P W D L F A Pts 1 Jorge Wilstermann 3 2 0 1 8 4 6 2 Palmeiras 2 1 1 0 2 1 4 ------------------------- 3 Penarol 2 1 0 1 4 7 3 ------------------------- 4 Atletico Tucuman 3 0 1 2 3 5 1 1-2: Next round 3: Copa Sudamericana Next Fixtures (GMT): Thursday, April 13 Palmeiras (Brazil) v Penarol (Uruguay) (0045)
“There’s an energy and an optimism that those kids bring with them when they are performing,” Neisser said. “Life in those townships is not easy … but you do not get that bleakness when you are with those kids.”
Last year, Lady Gaga rescheduled a number of European tour dates due to “severe physical pain” related to her fibromyalgia. Now, the songwriter has cancelled the rest of her Joanne World Tour due to “severe pain that has materially impacted her ability to perform live.”
“I’m so devastated I don’t know how to describe it,” Gaga said in a statement. “My medical team is supporting the decision for me to recover at home.”
Last week, Gaga performed alongside Mark Ronson at the 2018 Grammy Awards, and recently announced a residency at the MGM Park Theater in Las Vegas. In a her Netflix documentary Gaga: Five Foot Two, the songwriter details many ongoing complications with her fibromyalgia, which she described in September as “not simply hip pain or wear and tear from tour.” Read her full statement on the cancellation below.
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WASHINGTON — The Republican National Committee is confirming billionaire Todd Ricketts as its next finance chair, replacing casino magnate Steve Wynn, who resigned last week over sexual misconduct allegations.
At the RNC's winter meeting, the committee is approving the recommendation by Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel, with President Donald Trump's blessing.
Ricketts, an owner of the Chicago Cubs, was nominated last year by Trump to be deputy secretary of commerce, but withdrew from consideration over financial divestiture rules.
Ricketts' selection was prompted after allegations that Wynn, a Las Vegas billionaire, sexually harassed several women. Though Wynn has denied the claims, McDaniel accepted Wynn's resignation Saturday.
While welcoming Ricketts, McDaniel says, “It's obviously deeply unfortunate that we are in this position.”
The RNC raised $132.5 million in 2017, a record for post-election year fundraising.
The flare-ups seen to the east of downtown Santa Barbara and the Riviera are being monitored and do not currently pose a threat, county fire officials said in a statement issued 7:30 p.m. Monday evening as flames licked distant ridge lines above the city.
“The fire is feeding on unburned fuels within the current parameter,” the statement reads. “Expect to see similar conditions throughout the night. Firefighters anticipate this fire behavior. Fire is more visible at night and appears closer than it is. Firefighters continue to remain in place providing structure defense in the affected area.”
Evacuation zones — both voluntary and mandatory — remain the same.
Water cannon were used to disperse protesters who burnt tyres and rubbish in an anti-eviction protest in Cape Town on Monday.
People being evicted from a low-cost apartment complex in Steenberg also started a fire in a building used to store bins.
Residents of Steen Villa said they were being evicted for failing to pay rent which had become unaffordable. They demanded “fair treatment” from Sohco‚ a private social housing company that owns the development.
April 20 Guangzhou Grandbuy Co Ltd:
* Sees net profit for H1 2017 to increase by 0 percent to 20 percent, or to be 89.4 million yuan to 107.3 million yuan, compared to net profit of the same period in 2016 (89.4 million yuan)
* Comments that improved operation is the main reason for the forecast
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Holder group pumps money into special legislative elections
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder's group is spending tens of thousands of dollars to support Democratic candidates in special legislative elections next month.
The National Democratic Redistricting Committee announced Tuesday that it will spend $175,000 supporting Caleb Frostman for an open seat in the 1st Senate District and Ann Groves Lloyd for an open seat in the 42nd Assembly District. The money will cover digital and television advertising as well as get-out-the-vote efforts.
Gov. Scott Walker initially refused to call special elections to fill both seats. The NDRC won a court order forcing the governor to schedule the contests.
The elections are set for June 12. Frostman faces Republican state Rep. Andre Jacque. Lloyd faces Republican Jon Plumer.
The winners will have to run again in November.
A Kansas House committee is considering a proposal to keep concealed guns out of public hospitals, mental health clinics and nursing homes.
The Federal and State Affairs Committee took up a bill Tuesday that would allow the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas, to continue barring concealed weapons.
A state law will require the medical center and other hospitals to allow concealed weapons in their buildings starting in July unless they have adequate security measures such as guards or metal detectors.
Committee Chairman and Abilene Republican John Barker offered an amendment to allow all public hospitals, mental health clinics and nursing homes to ban
concealed guns.
The committee did not finish its debate Tuesday.
It plans to continue its discussion and take votes Wednesday.
NA, PAs complete their five-year tenure today
ISLAMABAD: The elected federal government and provincial governments of Punjab and Balochistan will complete their five years tenure today (Thursday) and will be dissolved on midnight of Thursday and Friday (May 31 at 12 am) to pave the way for caretaker governments to take charge of the government to hold free, fair and transparent elections in the country on July 25.
The notification of the dissolution of the National Assembly will be issued tonight, Thursday and Friday (May 31) at 12 am and same with the Provincial Assemblies of Punjab and Balochistan.
The Provincial Assemblies of Sindh and Khyber Pukhtunkhwa have already completed their constitutional tenure on May 28. The National Assembly is holding its last sitting today (Thursday) to complete its five year term.
In June 2017, comedian George Igoe conducted an undercover operation to learn exactly why he’s mistaken as an employee about 40% of the time he goes to a Bed Bath and Beyond store. Wearing hidden camera glasses, Igoe hit every Bed Bath and Beyond store in the Los Angeles area to see if someone would ask him and if they did, to ask them why they thought he worked there.
I have no idea why it is one of the great mysteries of my life but no more. I’m going to go to a bunch of different stores in the LA area, kind of meander around see if it happens and I’m going to get to the bottom of this.
When Igoe reached out to the company to see if they knew, they told him to apply for a job.
You should totally join our team! ;-) — Bed Bath & Beyond (@BedBathBeyond) January 24, 2017
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A $1,000 reward has been offered by community activist Andrew Holmes in hopes that it will lead to the arrest and conviction of the gunman who killed a city worker.Streets and Sanitation worker Terrell Jones was a passenger in a car on the South Side, near 50th Street and Ashland Avenue, Saturday night when two men got out of a dark-colored SUV and started shooting.The driver, a 27-year-old-man, sustained a graze injury to the right hand. Jones sustained multiple gunshot wounds. The victims drove to the 7th District Police Station on 63rd Street for help and were transported to Stroger Hospital, where Jones was pronounced dead.Police believe Jones, a father of three, was on his way home at the time of the incident.Police are encouraging anyone with information about the shooting to call the confidential tip line: 1-800-U-TELL-US (1-800-883-5587).
HIGHGATE, Vt. (AP) — The U.S. Border Patrol says a North Carolina woman is facing a charge she was transporting people into the United States who didn’t have permission to be in the country.
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A complaint filed in U.S. District Court in Burlington says Border Patrol agents were alerted early Sunday that six people had walked into the United States from Canada in Highgate, Vermont.
Agents spotted an SUV driven by 31-year-old Carmen Melari Ferrufino Perdomo, of Charlotte, North Carolina, a U.S. citizen originally from Honduras. It’s unclear if she has an attorney.
In the car were six Mexican citizens who told investigators they had crossed into the United States that night.
The Border Patrol says the area where the group was first spotted has seen multiple smuggling events in the past few weeks.
Tri-County Metro. Transp. Dist, OR -- Moody's assigns Aaa to TriMet's (OR) $144M payroll tax bonds; outlook stable
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Crews aided by calm overnight winds kept a wall of flames from descending from mountains into coastal towns after a huge Southern California wildfire exploded in size over the weekend.
Thousands remain under evacuation orders Monday as the fire churns west through foothill areas of Carpinteria and Montecito, Santa Barbara County seaside towns about 75 miles (120 kilometers) northwest of Los Angeles. Much of the fire's new growth occurred on the eastern and northern fronts into unoccupied areas of Los Padres National Forest.
The fire, which had already destroyed more than 750 buildings, burned six more in Carpinteria on Sunday. It's just 10 percent contained after burning nearly 360 square miles (930 square kilometers).
Officials say the blaze, which broke out a week ago in neighboring Ventura County, is now the 5th largest in California history.
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Watch today’s Pocketnow Daily as we talk about LG making the OLED panels for the Google Pixel 3 XL that will sadly have a notch. Then we talk about the launch of the LG V35 ThinQ on AT&T with a steep price tag. Apple just rolled out iOS 11.4 bringing new features for it’s overpriced HomePod. Then we talk about the Galaxy S10 as we get confirmation that it will bring a fingerprint scanner embeded on the display. We end today’s show talking about T-Mobile’s deals for the Galaxy Note 8.
All this and more after the break.
Stories:
–T-Mobile’s Samsung Galaxy Note 8 gets $230 markdown to $720
–AT&T’s LG V35 ThinQ pre-orders start June 1 at a whopping $900
–iOS 11.4 featuring AirPlay 2 roll out today, HomePod spreads
–Galaxy S10 will have Qualcomm’s ultrasound in-display fingerprint sensor
–Supply chain sources affirm LG Display’s notched OLED panel on Pixel 3 XL
Former France manager Henri Michel, who guided the national team to an Olympic gold medal and third place in the World Cup, has died at the age of 70, the French Football Federation announced on Tuesday.
Michel managed the team that won gold at the Los Angeles Olympics in 1984. Under him, France made the semi-finals of the World Cup in Mexico two years later where they lost 2-0 to West Germany before beating Belgium 4-2 to seal third place.
As a player, Michel made over 500 appearances for French side Nantes and won three league titles in a 16-year career with them. He was also capped 58 times by the national team between 1967-80 and scored four goals.
Michel was in charge of three more teams that played in the World Cup, managing Cameroon (1994), Morocco (1998) and Ivory Coast (2006).
His last assignment was with Kenya in 2012.
Donatella Versace's blockbuster Spring 2018 show was a moving tribute to her late brother Gianni, which served as proof that many of his designs from the late '80s and '90s look just as relevant today. With everyone breathlessly anticipating tonight's debut of The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story, we're looking back at 20 of Gianni's most exquisite creations.
× Steve Cochran Full Show 10.06.17: Pete and Jane do Friday
Pete McMurray and Jane Monzures were in for Steve Cochran today and the station is still standing…so we consider that a win. Tin Tchen is happy to be back in Chicago and she stopped by the studio. Chef Michelle Bernstein whips up a classic and Coach Fitz is pumped for the Cats this weekend. Jane, Sandberg and Pete share their love of ABT and their appliances and Chris Kennedy and Congressman Raja talk about legislation regarding gun control.
The Avenue Model: A perfect blend of modern farmhouse charm and sophisticated style, introducing the fourth sensational Greenwich downtown gated community by Orlando Development. Avenue Terrace presents true to the style of Modern Farmhouse with exposed porches, brackets, and rafters is a convenient site of four townhomes and two single family homes. From the gated entry it will be a short 3-minute walk to the vibrant lower half of Greenwich Avenue, and it will take no more than 4 minutes to catch the train to Grand Central, or arrive home after a long day in the city.
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April 6 Yowie Group Ltd:
* Yowie appoints interim chair
* Appointment of Trevor Allen as interim chair of Yowie Group Ltd
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While the BeyHive is buzzing up a storm with chatter that their Queen B is in labor, it appears as though Beyoncé's mother Tina Knowles and sister Solange are definitely not by her side today.
While the world has been waiting for the twins' arrival with bated breath, both women have been spotted out and about around the Los Angeles area, seemingly going ahead with their everyday lives. File those facts under: things that make you go hmm?
Earlier today, Solange grabbed a bite to eat at Gracias Madre with her husband Alan Ferguson. The two held hands when they stopped to grab some grub at the trendy vegan eatery in West Hollywood. For the outing, Bey's little sister opted for a summery white frock and sandals. She wore her hair natural and carried a gray leather purse. And guess what—they didn't look like they were in a rush at all.
Demolition continued today on the concrete intersections along Center Street in Bowling Green.
Crews are working to replace the deteriorating concrete and re-pouring at the intersection of Eighth and Center. Flaggers will be present there over the coming days, so use caution.
If all goes to plan, the work should be completed in about four days.
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You know James Marsden as a very good actor currently starring in HBO’s Westworld. Now you will know him as a very good actor starring in the live action-animation hybrid adaptation of the classic Sega title Sonic the Hedgehog. According to Variety, Marsden will “star” in the movie, but it doesn’t not actually say explicitly that he will play Sonic. So it’s still possible that he’s not playing a lightning fast blue mammal in a movie that’s part cartoon (he could be leading the film in some other capacity?), but he probably is. That James Marsden, he can do it all.
ORLANDO, Fla. -- In celebration of its 20th birthday, Fun Spot America is offering single-day passes for $20.
Fun Spot turning 20 years old on June 9
Attraction is offering $20 single-day tickets for birthday
Fun Spot America has 2 locations in Central Florida
The deal will be available June 9 at its locations in Orlando and Kissimmee.
Passes can be purchased that day in the park or online at Fun-Spot.com .
A single-day "Fun Pass" is normally $44.95 online.
Visitors are allowed to buy up to 10 passes, which can be used the same day or at a later date. Passes purchased on June 9 expire June 1, 2019.
The single-day passes include access to all rides, roller coasters and go-kart tracks.
Fun Spot will also offer $10 SkyCoaster flights all day June 9.
The birthday festivities last all day (10 a.m. to midnight) and include entertainment and fireworks at both locations starting at 9 p.m.
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Any parking tickets issued in Saskatoon on July 2 will be cancelled and refunds will be issued to anyone who has already paid for a parking ticket.
File Photo iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Saving up for a Tesla? Good news: the company dropped the price on the entry-level Model S by $7,500. It now starts at $69,500 according to TechCrunch.
TechCrunch adds that the car comes with upgraded standard equipment, giving buyers better overall value. The standard features now include an all-glass overhead roof and an automatic powered rear lift gate.
The price dip applies to the 75 kilowatt per hour (kWh) vehicle after Tesla dropped its 60kWh model, which it recently discontinued selling.
A spokesperson for Tesla provided an official statement, which says the price decrease will be followed by increases on their 100D and P100D models. Those price increases will come into effect next week.
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Various: Introduction to the Masque of Oberon - Musicians of The Globe
Anthony Holborne: The Honiesuckle & Paradizo - Capiccio Stravagante
Robert Johnson: 3 Masque Dances for 12 lutes - Paul O'Dette & Friends
Johnson & Alfonso Ferrabosco: Airs from Oberon: Musicians of the Globe
Daniel Purcell: The Masque of Hymen - The Scholars Baroque Ensemble
Giovanni Coprario: The Masque of Squires - Ensemble Celadon
Various: Finale to the Masque of Oberon - Musicians of the Globe
The University of Virginia is one of 11 finalists for the top women's basketball player in the country for the class of 2019.
William Monroe HS basketball star Sam Brunelle has narrowed her list of schools down to 11.
Brunelle is the top recruit in the country for the class of 2019 according to ESPN.
Brunelle released her college list on twitter today which she says is in no particular order.
Kentucky
Maryland
Virginia
UConn
South Carolina
Texas
Wake Forest
NC State
Notre Dame
Louisville
Duke
Brunelle averaged 25 points and 12.5 rebounds per game last season at William Monroe.
The Trolley Returns to Downtown Sioux Falls This Summer
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – A unique ride to returning to downtown Sioux Falls starting this coming Friday.
The Sioux Falls trolley is back for the summer of 2018. This unique ride was on the verge of not coming back. Sanford and Lewis Drug are among a few businesses that pitched in to keep the trolley running.
The history told within the hop on, hop off tours is something visitors say they enjoy.
“So many people that will be able to appreciate the trolley experience downtown. You have kids that love the trolley, they love getting in there sitting on the old wooden benches,” said DTSF President Joe Batcheller.
The trolleys will run through downtown on the weekends all summer long. Tickets for adults will be $2, while kids under the age of 12 can ride for free.
There's no way to call a single game in the Heat-76ers Eastern Conference quarterfinals chippy now. The entire series is turning physical and somewhat personal.
In the third quarter of Game 5 Tuesday, Goran Dragic took it to another level and simply slapped 76ers rookie Ben Simmons on the back of the head during a fast break.
Goran Dragic just slapped Ben Simmons upside the head. pic.twitter.com/GRJsc7tr9G — Thomas Lott (@tlott33) April 25, 2018
Simmons did not take kindly to the contact, but it was Joel Embiid who truly took offense as he pushed Dragic in the back immediately following the play.
The incident incited both teams to come together and yap back and forth before the officials separated them.
This comes just one game after Simmons got into it on the court with James Johnson in Game 4 Saturday.
It has been a physical series through four games and Game 5 has been no exception.
Calbayog City, Samar: A retired Army captain was shot dead in broad daylight in front of a Pawnshop along Rosales Boulevard here at about 11 a.m. on Monday. Police identified the victim as retired Capt. Joseph Daz Refugia of Tarabucan District, some 30 kilometers away from the city proper. He was on board a Toyota Innova when shot by a lone gunman riding a motorcycle. Jomeryl Refugia Mahilum, victim’s daughter, told The Manila Times that she has no idea why her father was killed. “My father is good man and that he has no known enemy in our place,” she said. City police are conducting investigation on the killing, as three separate killings were also reported here last week.
The clip won’t give you much of an idea of Planetarium’s plot, which focuses on Portman and Depp’s clairvoyant siblings, who after a lengthy world tour arrive in Paris and are subsequently hired by a French movie studio bigwig (Emmanuel Salinger) for a séance. Convinced of their powers, the mogul sets about making a movie with them, all while they live in his home, which leads to stardom and sisterly tensions that are only hinted at in this scene. What is conveyed here, though, is the lush, expressionistic atmosphere of director Rebecca Zlotowski’s film — as well as its fondness for breathy narration.
A melodrama of a most unique sort, Planetarium once more proves that Portman is one of world cinema’s most daring artists. To get a small taste of her latest work, check out our exclusive clip from the film (above), which is in select theaters now.
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In the aftermath of a disastrous operation, Philip and Elizabeth clash over how to handle things with Paige. An FX Original Series. Wednesday 10 PM.
Arrowwood held its 12th annual rodeo weekend Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Here, a group of girls compete in the wild pony race with one girl managing to get on the pony Friday evening during the rodeo at the Arrowwood rodeo grounds.
JUDGES SHOULDN’T PARTICIPATE IN RALLIES ON TOPICS THEY ADJUDICATE: Arkansas Supreme Court removes Arkansas judge from death penalty cases after protests.
A so-called safety group and the Trucking Alliance told FMCSA that the agency should not be granting ELD Exemptions, and they gave special attention to OOIDA’s request. Mark Reddig discusses that and more with OOIDA Director of Safety and Security Operations Doug Morris.
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Minter allowed one hit and struck out the side in a scoreless inning of relief Sunday against the Astros.
The fireballing lefty now has a 9:1 K:BB through 6.1 spring innings to go along with his 0.00 ERA. Minter is set to fill a key setup role for the Braves this season in front of Arodys Vizcaino, and if he continues fanning batters at this rate, he could force his way into the closer picture before 2018 is over.
With the new year quickly approaching, it's time to turn our attention to 2017. These are the shows that are garnering plenty of buzz and worth keeping an eye on.
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Ecosmob, a renowned VoIP and mobile app service provider, announced white label mobile dialer application development services for addressing complex voice requirements of global enterprises and service providers.
CALEXICO – A traffic stop for a vehicle traffic infraction lead to a seizure of meth, marijuana and paraphernalia. Calexico Police Officer Ruben Lopez conducted a traffic enforcement stop on a Oscar Salvador Cardenas in the area of M.L. King and Robert Kennedy Streets in the city of Calexico.
Cardenas’s vehicle was searched and this was found. Cardenas is currently under arrest for possession of a controlled substance, possession of narcotic paraphernalia and possession for sales, due to the small scale that was also recovered. Cardenas resides in Calexico. He was transported to Imperial County Jail
If America's learned anything in the past year, we've learned there's a #TweetForEverything. Regardless of whether the news cycle is teeming with mayhem or joy, if you comb back far enough through Trump's twitter, there's inevitably a tweet that addresses current events.
This rule applied on Saturday night after the Houston Astros beat the New York Yankees 4-0, effectively blocking them from playing the World Series. Once the game was over, someone on Twitter managed to dredge up a Trump tweet from 2012 that was creepily on the nose.
It really is bizarre how prophetic some of Trump's evergreen tweets are.
Something really bad happened to the @Yankees psyche--much like our President! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 19, 2012
Even the anti-Trump trolling from 2012 feels very 2017.
Really. Do us a big favor @realDonaldTrump & go fuck your self! — GRYKING (@gryking) October 19, 2012
You were so ahead of your time, @GRYKING — Shannon (@sjprobe) October 4, 2017
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Tsakos Energy Navigation Ltd:
* AZVALOR ASSET MANAGEMENT REPORTS 5.13 PERCENT PASSIVE STAKE IN TSAKOS ENERGY NAVIGATION AS OF DEC 4 - SEC FILING‍​ Source text: (bit.ly/2nPUMfz) Further company coverage:
Feb 15 (Reuters) - Arconic Inc said on Wednesday it had sold more than 60 percent of its stake in Alcoa Corp about $890 million.
Alcoa Inc split into two companies in November, spinning off Alcoa Corp, which houses the parent company's traditional smelting and refining businesses.
Arconic, the renamed Alcoa Inc, focuses on engineering products for aerospace and automotive segments.
Arconic said its sold 23.4 million of the 36.3 million shares it had retained in Alcoa after the split.
Arconic's previous stake of nearly 20 percent in Alcoa had made it the company's biggest shareholder as of Feb. 3, according to Thomson Reuters data. (Reporting by Ankit Ajmera in Bengaluru; Editing by Savio D'Souza)
The Dallas Cowboys are set to host an official pre-draft visit with a talented Big Ten defensive lineman.
According to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram's Charean Williams, Michigan State's Malik McDowell will visit The Star in Frisco this week.
The 6-foot-6, 295 pound McDowell played all across the defensive line for the Spartans, but he profiles best as a defensive end with the Cowboys.
As a 5-star prospect out of a Michigan high school, McDowell chose Michigan State over pretty much every other school in the country. In three years in East Lansing, McDowell amassed 7.5 sacks and 24.5 tackles for loss for the Spartans and twice earned all-conference honors.
McDowell's size, length, quickness and overall athleticism give him upside among the highest in this year's draft. Questions about his inconsistent technique, motor and production could drop him toward the late first round, though.
Eight runners in bright yellow tank tops came through downtown Southern Pines Monday afternoon as part of a nationwide effort to raise awareness about veteran issues. While most college students are spending their summers lounging at the beach and taking a break, cadets from the University of Delaware, current Army officers, and members of Reviresco, are running 1,400 miles from New York City to Miami to help raise veteran awareness.
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April 3 Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp :
* Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp reports financial results for the fourth quarter and twelve months ended Dec. 31, 2016
* Qtrly loss per share $0.29
* Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp qtrly vessel revenue, net $10.9 million versus $6.8 million
* Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp qtrly fleet utilization 82.6 percent versus 73 percent in Q4 2015 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Andrea Marie Dominguez is wanted by the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office for POSSESSION OF STOLEN PROPERTY. This person was last known to be living in the Wichita, Kansas area.
Anyone with information on the location of this person or any other wanted person or about ANY CRIME is urged to contact the Sedgwick County Sheriffs Office at 1.800.874.6449 Wichita-Sedgwick County Crime Stoppers at316.267.2111 or 911 or texting at CRIMES(274637) and enter TIP217 plus your message.
Name: Andrea Marie Dominguez
Born: 1985
Ht/Wt: 5′ 5″ – 180 lbs.
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Brown hair / Brown eyes
Tattoo Neck
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The Belleville News-Democrat is reporting that St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Carlos Martinez is facing a lawsuit that says he was part of a group that also included late outfielder Oscar Taveras. The lawsuit claims the group beat up a man outside a strip club in 2014. The lawsuit was filed by Andrew D’Angelo in St. Clair County.
D’Angelo alleges that he was drinking at a bar in St. Louis, when he had a verbal confrontation with a group of men, including Martinez and Taveras. D’Angelo left the bar after the fight and went to The Penthouse Club, a strip club near East St. Louis. The club has since changed names. D’Angelo claims he was unaware that Martinez and the group also showed up to the club and as D’Angelo left, he was “jumped.”
The lawsuit alleges Martinez specifically punched D’Angelo in the head and face. Attorney’s for D’Angelo say the attack left him with a broken back and nearly $100,000 in medical bills.
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FirstLink provides a variety of services in North Dakota and Clay County, including a suicide hotline, financial services and helping people find counseling.
The non-profit is hosting the Glitter Gala on Tuesday to raise money to help prevent suicide in the region.
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The top-ranked point guard in the sophomore class, RJ Hampton, got his spring started at the Under Armour Association in his hometown of Dallas over the weekend.
The 17-year-old showed out for a host of elite head coaches—including Duke’s Mike Krzyzewski, Kentucky’s John Calipari, Texas’ Shaka Smart, Kansas’ Bill Self.
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Caleb Thomas Elliott, 19, of Troy, died Friday, Aug. 11, 2017, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville.
Visitation will be 3-7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 17, at Weber & Rodney Funeral Home. A celebration of his life will follow at 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
The world’s most expensive player has finally started to find his feet at Manchester United after failing to hit the ground running straight away upon his £89m move from Juventus in the summer.
Paul Pogba is proving to fans and pundits he is the best midfielder in the world - a claim Jose Mourinho made last week.
But the Portuguese boss says the 23-year-old is not the finished article just yet.
He said: "A player always has to improve. I think [35-year-old] Michael Carrick is still improving.
Police and emergency personnel responded this morning to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in New York to investigate reports of an “explosion.”
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PARIS (Reuters) - Former Olympic downhill skiing champion Jean Vuarnet has died aged 83, French local newspaper Le Dauphine Libere reported on Monday.
Vuarnet, who won a gold medal at the 1960 Olympics, died of a stroke in Sallanches in the French Alps, the newspaper said.
He invented the aerodynamic 'egg position' used by ski racers and worked with optician Roger Pouilloux on the Skilynx lens that allowed enhanced perception of contrasts in white-out conditions, launching the Vuarnet sunglasses brand made popular by celebrities such as Miles Davis and Mick Jagger.
Vuarnet's wife Edith Bonlieu, a former French ski champion, and their son Patrick were among the members of a cult, the Order of the Solar Temple, who committed mass suicide in 1994.
(Reporting by Julien Pretot; Editing by Clare Fallon)
2:18 Tar Heel of the Year: John Kane’s vision continues to transform Raleigh Pause
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1:46 Humpback whales are making a splash in Washington, B.C. waters
1:01 Dogs rescued from South Korean dog meat farm brought to NC
1:32 Mike Krzyzewski on setbacks: 'That's OK...that's life'
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - Pencil & Pixel Inc:
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TOPPENISH, Wash. (AP) — The daughter of a Washington state police chief was among the hundreds of people wounded in Sunday’s mass shooting in Las Vegas.
Toppenish Police Chief Curtis Ruggles says he’s “at a loss for words” over the shooting, but that he’s “one of the fortunate ones who had their loved one returned to them.”
He says his daughter is back home and recovering.
Fifty-eight people were killed and nearly 500 were wounded when Stephen Paddock opened fire on a crowd attending a country music festival.
We know that you didn’t need another reason to plan a trip to Finland. For starters, this year, the Nordic nation is celebrating the 100th anniversary of its independence this year . And thanks to the fact that it was named the fifth happiest country in the world (perhaps because the Finns highly value drinking at home alone in your underwear ?), the country is trending more than ever. But now, Finland has been named the world’s safest nation.
For many a travel-wary person, this accolade likely tops the list of desirable attributes for any destination. And considering the fact that this ranking was bequeathed upon Finland by the veritable World Economic Forum, there’s no reason not to trust the assessment. But the WEF’s 2017 Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Report , released a comprehensive list as well. Below, the top 10 safest and most secure countries in the world.
LONDON, Ont. — Canadian lender VersaBank is moving towards launching a blockchain-based virtual vault to store digital properties such as cryptocurrency.
The London, Ont.-based chartered bank says its subsidiary VersaVault has signed two memorandums of understanding with a cryptocurrency exchange and a cryptocurrency-based fund.
VersaBank did not disclose the names of the exchange or the fund.
The branchless bank says these agreements will facilitate feedback from two institutional holders of cryptocurrency assets to help guide the lender's development of VersaVault, which it intends to launch globally.
VersaBank says the blockchain-based vault works like a safety deposit box, where only the user has access or knows what is inside but its contents are protected from hackers and other risks.
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Punjab University and the Education University of Hong Kong have signed a memorandum of understanding to foster friendly cooperation and to promote academic collaboration.
In this regard, an MoU signing ceremony was held at VC office here on Monday.
PU VC Prof Dr Muhammad Zakria Zakar, Vice President the Education University of Hong Kong Prof Dr Tai-Lok Lui, Dean Faculty of Education Prof Dr Mumtaz Akhter, Director IER Prof Dr Rafaqat Ali Akbar, Director External Linkages Dr Fouzia Hadi Ali and others were present on the occasion.
March 19 (Reuters) - Giglio Group Spa:
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Beaulieu (upper body) will return to the lineup for Saturday's game against the Blues.
Beaulieu has missed the Sabres' last four games due to an upper-body injury, but he's now back to 100 percent and will return to a bottom-pairing role against St. Louis. The 25-year-old blueliner has only notched one goal and four points in 33 games this campaign, so he isn't a viable option in season-long fantasy formats.
Is TS going to be a bit radical or conservative. If he leaves Russell at FB I think Broncos will crucify him with both high and short kicks to the in-goal area. Meanwhile Patton needs to get more game time, plus his kicking is a valuable asset, but will TS pair up Gidley and Brown as they seem to have done a lot of work together in the pre-season ?
I know we need to make a good showing of the game, but I would like us to use Livett and Patton, so;
Gidley
Russell
Evans
Atkins
Lineham
Patton
Brown
Cooper, Clark, Simms
Savelio, Huhes
Westerman
Bench Dwyer, Crosby, Livett, Westwood
Philbin and Blythe to miss out.
Tepera allowed four runs on three hits and one walk while recording just one out in Sunday's disastrous 11-4 loss to the Orioles.
The right-hander entered Sunday's contest with five solid innings under his belt (1.80 ERA and 0.60 WHIP through five innings). That all changed when Tepera was jumped by the O's in an appearance that included a three-run homer and a wild pitch. Although the poor outing ruined his early-season numbers -- he now owns an 8.44 ERA and 1.31 WHIP -- Tepera's job is not currently in jeopardy, so he'll continue to be deployed routinely.
Rajinikanth said that Palaniswamy-led state government failed to clamp down the anti-social elements active at the time of the protest.
Actor-turned-politician Rajinikanth on Wednesday visited violence-hit Tuticorin region where 13 people have lost their lives in anti-Sterlite protests. Rajinikanth said that Palaniswamy-led state government failed to clamp down the anti-social elements active at the time of the protest.
Asked if he also demands CM Palaniswamy resignation, Rajinikanth said, “We can’t ask resignation on every single issue.”
“Government needs to be careful as the people are watching, it was a huge mistake and a big lesson,” Rajini added. He further announced Rs 2 lakhs each for the kin of victims who died in the protest.
On Wednesday, Rajinikanth had issued a video message on anti-Sterlite protests. In a 20-second video, Rajinikanth said, “I condemn the carelessness of the government, failure of the state machinery and the police brutality in the Sterlite protests.”
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The shooting happened about 4:15 p.m. in the 11900 block of Holiday Drive. (KCTV5)
Police have identified the teenage boy shot and killed Tuesday afternoon in Grandview.
The shooting happened about 4:15 p.m. in the 11900 block of Holiday Drive.
When officers arrived on the scene, they found Tyson White, 16, suffering from a gunshot wound. Tyson was taken to the hospital where he later died from his injuries.
There's no immediate suspect information at this time.
Police say Tyson lived in the Arbors Apartments.
If you have any information with information, contact the Crime Stoppers Greater Kansas City TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS.
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CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Mary Kay Cabot is in Minneapolis for Super Bowl week and she checked in with me via Facebook Live on cleveland.com's Facebook page. You can hear the audio from that appearance in this podcast.
Mary Kay and I talked about the Browns' quarterback future, including whether they will pursue Kirk Cousins, who else might fit as a bridge quarterback if they go that route and taking a quarterback No. 1 overall.
Then we talked about some of the people she has run into and what she's heard this week from around the league.
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Coach Rick Carlisle said Monday that Smith (ankle) will miss multiple games, Eddie Sefko of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Smith had already been ruled out for Tuesday's game in New Orleans, but it looks like the rookie point guard will also be absent from Thursday's matchup with the Jazz while nursing a sprained left ankle. There doesn't seem to be much concern surrounding Smith's health considering he was not wearing a walking boot Monday and Carlisle saying that he moved well. However, it does look like the team will exercise caution with their young star given that the end of the regular season is close.
Deutsche Bank reveals it paid bonuses worth 2.3 billion euros for 2017, four times higher than the previous year even as the German lender warned on costs for 2018 and reported a bigger 2017 loss than previously disclosed. Silvia Antonioli reports.
The Northern Colorado Bears men’s basketball team bolstered its backcourt on Wednesday signing transfer guard Trent Harris to its roster.
The 6-foot-2 junior spent the last two seasons at Western Nebraska. Last year, he averaged 13.3 points and 3.5 rebounds, while shooting 48.2 percent from beyond the arc.
“We’re very excited that Trent Harris has decided to join our program and become a Bear. One of the key attributes that we look for in all of our players is the ability to shoot the ball so that we can stretch the floor and put maximal pressure on the opposing defense,” Bears head coach Jeff Linder said in a news release.
Harris joins a UNC team that finished 26-12 last season and won the College Insider Tournament championship in the postseason.
Emily Ratajkowski is known for racking up Instagram likes by appearing in very (very) little clothing, but the model-actress is equally deft at turning up the drama when she’s fully covered. When Ratajkowski left the celebrity-frequented Chiltern Firehouse last night in London, she wrapped up in a bold colored fur by Yves Solomon, then took things one step further by pairing her coat with a major pair of Brock Collection reptile-skin boots.
The mix of burnt orange and deep red created a pleasing autumnal palette from top to toe, while the mash-up of textures felt luxe and not at all overdone. The jacket came with an extra-long leather belt that cinched her waist, a detail which added a modern, youthful touch to an otherwise vintage-looking outer layer. She wore a polka-dot print maxi skirt with a graphic T-shirt beneath, then added Prada’s chain-link shoulder bag with gold detail. Because why settle for just one statement piece when you can have several?
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Rauner grants 5 clemency requests, denies 59 others
CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner has granted five requests for clemency and denied another 59 petitions.
The Illinois Prisoner Review Board announced the latest actions on Tuesday.
The requests Rauner granted involved low-level drug and theft or burglary offenses. One case of possession of a controlled substance dated back to 1977. Another was a 2007 misdemeanor for unlawful possession or consumption of alcohol.
The Republican governor's approval rate for clemencies has been far lower than his Democratic predecessor. Rauner's office says each person who's granted clemency has undergone a recent criminal background check through an Illinois law enforcement data system.
People whose clemency petitions are granted may go to court to try to have their criminal record expunged.
Love & Hip Hop star Mariahlynn has revealed she struggles with body-confidence issues because of comments made about her online.
The rapper says she isn’t happy with the way she looks in a conversation with co-star Remy Ma on this week’s episode of the VH1 show, adding that she is considering getting plastic surgery because of what others have said about her on the internet.
Remy offers her some sage advice, telling her that if she wants work done because she wants it done then that’s fine, but not to get under the knife if it’s because of what other people have said.
She tells Mariahlynn: “I think you look fine. Anything that you’re not happy with, if you want to change it because of you, I’ll co-sign it all day. I will never ever, ever co-sign something because everyone else says they don’t like x, y and z about my body, I’m just not.”
Love & Hip Hop airs Mondays at 8/7c on VH1.
The world's top 10 'lightning hotspots' have been unveiled with a single square kilometre in South America hit by lightning strikes more than 230 times a year When a storm comes we all know not to stand by a tree, in the middle of a golf course or climb a tall object. Now you can add being on a boat in the middle of a South American lake - after it was named the most lightning-struck place on Earth.
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Event time: May 19-June 11.
Sweeney Todd is a broken barber whose life and family were stolen from him by an unscrupulous judge. Watch him find bloody revenge through a cutthroat alliance with the lonely and enterprising Mrs. Lovett and her unsavory pies in this collision of comedy, corruption and cuisine.
“Mr. Sondheim has composed an endlessly inventive, highly expressive score that works indivisibly from his brilliant and abrasive lyrics… [The production is] extraordinary, fascinating, and often ravishingly lovely.” - Richard Eder of The New York Times on the original Broadway production:
Winner of eight Tony Awards including Best Musical, Best Book, and Best Score
Music and lyrics by eight-time Tony Award-winner Stephen Sondheim (including Best Score for Sweeney Todd and a 2008 Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre)
Recommended for ages 12 and up.
Price: http://www.skylightmusictheatre.org for info.
The Best Player of the Year award for the Timberwolves should be an obvious choice. Indeed, the Dunking With Wolves team got together and voted unanimously in favor of Karl Anthony-Towns.
Start the conversation, or Read more at Dunking with Wolves.
WASHINGTON—Virginia’s primary for governor on Tuesday highlighted a large enthusiasm gap between the two political parties, one that Democrats are banking on providing momentum into next year’s congressional midterms.
With both of their candidates running campaigns focused partly on their opposition to President Donald Trump, Democrats drew about 176,000 more votes than Republicans. Both Democratic candidates received more votes than...
The man arrested Monday for allegedly killing four people at a Nashville area Waffle House this weekend is refusing to answer questions from authorizes.
Travis Reinking, the 29-year-old man arrested for the killings, was found hiding out in the woods about a mile from the Waffle House where the shooting took place. He surrendered to police without incident.
He was booked on four counts of criminal homicide. According to police, Reinking requested a lawyer and refused to answer questions or make a statement. Bond has been set at $2 million, which amounts to $500,000 for each person killed.
Reinking is set to make his first appearance in court on Wednesday mornings. (The Washington Post)
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Reinking has a long history of trouble with the law and firearms.
His firearms license was revoked and his guns were taken away by police last year.
He allegedly used one of those guns that police had confiscated, but later returned to his father, in the shooting spree.
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May 3 Jinli Group Holdings Ltd :
* Says it will use undistributed profit to pay cash dividends of T$0.7 per share to shareholders for 2016
* Co will use additional paid-in capital to distribute T$0.3 per share
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Andrew McCandless has resigned from the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport Commission, which he served on for eight years and has chaired since February. He submitted his resignation Tuesday night, after the commission’s monthly meeting.
McCandless says he stepped down from the advisory body because he’s “looking to focus on other initiatives,” and also because “I didn’t think I was very effective in my role as chairman.”
He declines to elaborate. But earlier this fall, McCandless was outspoken about his frustration with the lack of a national search for a new airport director. Ralph Hennessy has been serving as interim director of the airport since January, when his longtime boss Anthony Marino retired after several decades.
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VJ: It's still hard to evaluate the QBs because they are learning. Both guys had had some good throws and some terrible throws.
At the top of the list is Democratic incumbent U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., who has raised more than $3.5 million in his re-election campaign in Illinois’ 8th Congressional District. Krishnamoorthi (above) is being challenged by Indian American Republican candidate Jitendra Diganvker. (rajaforcongress.com photo)
Bankers in Denver are feeling a Rocky Mountain high.
The city is booming due to its rising population, revitalized downtown and diverse economy. Bank acquirers are taking notice, and Denver could eventually join a growing list of cities attracting de novo interest even though more than 20 banks are already based there.
Congratulations to Taylor Swift's English boyfriend, Joe Alwyn, who just got himself a new job. The actor has been cast in Mary Queen of Scots alongside Margot Robbie and Saoirse Ronan, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Alwyn will play Dudley, Queen Elizabeth's (played by Robbie) counselor and lover, in a film that focuses on the family rivalry between Mary (Ronan) and Elizabeth. Steamy and very British!
WINONA – It looks as if someone kicked the ant hill with the amount of activity going on at Winona Christian these days.
Headmaster Jimmy Pittman said the various summer improvement projects happening around the school’s campus are winding up for the upcoming open house on August 8.
Jennifer Antonelli and her partner Chris converted this 1995 Ford Ambulance into an RV back in 2016.
The project took five months to complete and both Jennifer and Chris have been living and travelling in “Filbert” the RV ever since. Jennifer said: "the plan for traveling was to find a place to settle down and buy a house, however, as our trip progresses settling down in a house does not seem appealing. If we ever do get to a stationary home it will definitely be “tiny”. Credit: Ambo America via Storyful
Be Strong Nutrition, located at 1803 S. Morgan Rd. in Oklahoma City, strives to provide overall wellness to the Mustang community by offering a variety of palate pleasing protein shakes, energy teas, pre and post workout drinks, and other nutritional supplements.
Dawn Richardson, owner and wellness coach, also provides fit camps for both adults and kids, free wellness evaluations, nutritional counseling, and accountability to help you reach your health goals. Whether you need to lose weight, are looking to build muscle mass, or just looking to maintain good health and proper nutrition, Be Strong
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Zenit Saint Petersburg boss Roberto Mancini is being touted as the favourite to take the reins of the Italian national team.
The position has remained vacant since the sacking of Gian Piero Ventura following the Azzurri’s disastrous World Cup playoff defeat to Sweden last year.
Both Corriere dello Sport and Gazzetta dello Sport have published reports suggesting the former Inter man will take the helm ahead of the likes of Carlo Ancelotti, Claudio Ranieri and former boss Antonio Conte.
The news comes following speculation that Italian Under-21 coach Luigi Di Biagio would not take charge of the Azzurri’s upcoming friendly fixtures against England and Argentina.
Much will depend on the position Zenit take over Mancini’s future, whether they will permit him to leave or whether the FIGC will buy out the Italian’s contract.
Former Milan legend and FIGC vice-commissioner Alessandro Costacurta has told Corriere della Sera that he intends to speak with both Conte and Ancelotti in person about the vacancy.
BERLIN (Reuters) - Chancellor Angela Merkel on Monday wished President Vladimir Putin success in his new term in office and urged dialogue between Germany and Russia to find sustainable solutions to global challenges.
"It is more important than ever that we pursue dialogue and promote the relations between our countries and peoples," Merkel told Putin, according to a government statement. "On this basis, we should endeavor to address bilateral and international challenges constructively and find sustainable solutions."
(Reporting by Joseph Nasr; editing by John Stonestreet)
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The RCMP say two people are dead after a raft overturned in Gray Rapids, N.B., Tuesday afternoon.
Police say there were eight people in the raft when it overturned in the Miramichi River around 4 p.m.
Six people made it to shore on their own, but one woman was pulled from the water and given CPR.
Police say the 29-year-old woman from White Rapids, N.B., was taken to hospital, where she was pronounced dead. An autopsy has confirmed she drowned.
The body of a 55-year-old man from White Rapids, N.B., was located in the water a short time later. Police say an autopsy will be conducted to confirm the exact cause of death.
Police say the investigation is ongoing.
A groundhog ruins everyone's day
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Nearly half a million Puerto Ricans still don't have power. He wanted to do something about that. Now he delivers hundreds of solar lamps throughout the island.
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BALLARD, Utah (AP) — Authorities say a 2-year-old Utah girl has died after being fatally shot while her sibling was handling a gun.
The Uintah County Sheriff’s Office said Monday that the child was accidentally shot in her home Sunday by an older sibling who was moving the gun from one room to another.
The sheriff’s office says in a statement that the gun had been leaning against a wall inside the home since Saturday after being brought back from a hunting trip.
The girl’s parents took her to the hospital, where she died.
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Messages seeking additional details from the sheriff and chief deputy were not immediately returned.
Ballard has a population of about 850 people and is about 150 miles (240 kilometers) southeast of Salt Lake City.
It seems to me that the voting majority of Douglas County would like to turn their area into Oregon's own Appalachia. "No" on taxes, and disgruntlement for those who wish to keep a vital link to knowledge alive via their libraries.
I have long heard that in particular the people of rural America were the ones living by the maxim to take care of things, and leave them better than they found them. For the next person and for the children. Especially the children. That does not seem to be the way the majority in Douglas County see their role in the grand play of life.
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Two officers in Albuquerque came to the aid of a dog owner after the pup appeared to be choking.
With medical help on the way the cops adapted their first aid skills for the doggy patient
Roman Reigns Wrestling Tonight?
Local advertising for tonight’s WWE Raw at the Schottenstein Center in Columbus, Ohio has Roman Reigns facing Braun Strowman and Seth Rollins battling Samoa Joe in a double main event. This could be the dark match main event of the night, as it has not been announced by WWE for the televised show.
What Will Open WWE Raw Tonight?
In the following video, WWE announces Braun Strowman will kick off WWE Raw tonight in Columbus:
Alexa Bliss On Returning to Her Home State for Raw
Though The Wicked Witch of WWE is thrilled that Monday Night Raw will take place in her hometown of Columbus, Ohio, she is completely focused on acquainting the Raw Women’s division with the “Five Feet of Fury”:
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Oldtown Bhd:
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* OFFEROR WILL ANNOUNCE AND ISSUE NOTICE OF INTENTION TO MAKE A VOLUNTARY CONDITIONAL GENERAL OFFER AT A PRICE OF 3.18 RGT PER SHARE Source (bit.ly/2kkIIxV) Further company coverage:
Charlie Flanagan has been appointed as Minister for Justice and Equality.
The new Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar announced his new cabinet this evening.
He said Minister Flanagan's key tasks would be to reduce crime and to bring about culture change in the Gardai.
Minister Flanagan was previously Minister for Foreign Affairs, a role now taken by Simon Coventry.
The Portlaoise solicitor was first elected to the Dail in 1987.
France is bidding farewell to its biggest rock star, honoring Johnny Hallyday with an exceptional funeral procession down the Champs-Elysees, a presidential speech and a parade of motorcyclists — all under intense security.
Few figures in French history have earned such an elaborate send-off. It was ordered by President Emmanuel Macron, a Hallyday fan himself.
Hallyday's death Wednesday at age 74 after fighting lung cancer unleashed emotion across the country, where the man sometimes dubbed the French Elvis had been an icon for more than half a century.
Paris police expect hundreds of thousands of fans as the procession moves from his home in a Paris suburb to Napoleon's Arc de Triomphe monument and down the Champs-Elysees.
Macron is expected to speak at the funeral ceremony at Madeleine Church.
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More than half of students are spending up to €500 a month on rent according to new research.
The Union of Students in Ireland have found 58% are spending between €256 and €500 a month while 36% have no monthly income to cover the costs.
The USI and Residential Tenancies Board are launching a guide today to advise students on budgeting and their rights as tenants, before thousands return to colleges across the country next month.
President of the USI, Michael Kerrigan, has said the shortage of accommodation is driving costs up.
"We have 23,000 student beds short across the country," he said.
"It is driving the prices of accommodation up, in some places, student accommodation has doubled in the last 10 years.
"The funding and finances available (to students) just don't cover it (accommodation)."
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The Blue Jays released Cole (toe) on Monday, Mike Wilner of Sportsnet 590 The Fan reports.
Cole had a tenuous hold on a 40-man roster spot, and rather than waiting for him to recover from the fractured right toe that resulted in his placement on the disabled list last week, the Blue Jays determined he was expendable. He'll be replaced on the roster by Tim Mayza, whose contract was purchased from Triple-A Buffalo in a corresponding move. Given the nature of his injury and the limited time left on the baseball schedule this season, Cole may not latch on with another organization on a minor-league deal until the winter.
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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – A female Philadelphia student has been awarded with one of the Boy Scouts of America’s highest honors.
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Avery Sytsma was awarded the Summit Award at her Court of Honor this past Saturday. Avery is the first person to receive the Summit Award in the Cradle of Liberty Council, Boy Scouts of America.
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“Being the first person in the council to earn the Summit Award – I hope others are inspired and motivated to keep pushing forward and earn their Summit as well,” said Avery.
Avery is part of Northeast Philadelphia’s Venturing Crew 1776. Venturing, which is a youth development program of the Boy Scouts of America, helps young people become responsible and caring adults.
Avery was also awarded with the Council Venturing Leadership Award and the Union League’s Good Citizen Award.
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WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Police say an 81-year-old Pennsylvania man who left a phone message threatening to blow up a school says he misdialed and was trying to return a threatening call he'd received from another number.
Online court records don't list an attorney for Lawrence Stabler, the Loyalsock Township man arrested Thursday night.
Police say Stabler left a message on the answering machine at the Donald E. Schick Elementary School threatening to "blow up" the building near Williamport earlier in the day.
Police say Stabler acknowledged making the call, but told them he was trying to call back another number from which he'd received threatening calls.
A 65 year old disabled man has been sentenced to 9 years imprisonment with hard labour for allegedly defiling a six year old minor in Dedza.
The convict according to online publications has been identified as Makisi Wisikoti.
“Brief facts of the case are that the convict Makisi Wisikoti on the 19th July, 2017 had unlawful carnal knowledge of a 6 year old minor name withheld,” reads in part the court statement.
In mitigation, the convict pleaded guilty to the offence and asked for leniency from the presiding considering the fact he was a disabled.
The plea was quashed by the state prosecutor who asked for stiffer punishment to deter others who would be offenders.
He was therefore handed a 9 year jail term.
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Rachel Maddow looks at the deadly racist violence in Charlottesville, Virginia in the context of other instances of white supremacist violence in the modern era, as well as what makes the weekend's tragic events unique.
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A pub in Stourbridge was evacuated after a fire broke out in the kitchen.
Flames took hold at Brewers Fayre, which is next to the Premier Inn in Birmingham Street, today.
Around 50 staff and diners were inside when the grill area caught fire at around 12.30pm at the pub.
Brewers Fayre in #Stourbridge was evacuated at lunchtime, while firefighters from the town and @FireBrierley dealt with a kitchen grill fire pic.twitter.com/h5WlkXq6zw — West Midlands Fire (@WestMidsFire) February 15, 2017
Firefighters from Brierley Hill and Stourbridge stations arrived to tackle the blaze.
They wore breathing apparatus to allow them to get inside the pub to put out the fire.
Fans were then brought in to ventilate the building that afternoon.
Crews were able to leave the scene around an hour later.
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WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump is heading to Hamburg, Pennsylvania, next week to make his case for an overhaul of the nation's tax code.
White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders said Friday the plan "is really a jobs bill." Trump's trip Wednesday to the town northwest of Philadelphia is aimed at building his case that tax cuts would help drive the economy.
Trump has promised Americans "the largest tax cut in our country's history." But for the poorest Americans households, Trump's plan would amount to an average tax cut of about $60 a year, according to the Tax Policy Center. Middle-income families would get about $300 on average. Most of the cuts would go to the wealthiest Americans.
Trump last year became the first Republican presidential candidate to win Pennsylvania since 1988.
Pacific Mercantile: 1Q Earnings Snapshot
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) _ Pacific Mercantile Bancorp (PMBC) on Monday reported first-quarter net income of $3.7 million.
The Costa Mesa, California-based bank said it had earnings of 16 cents per share.
The bank holding company posted revenue of $16.1 million in the period. Its adjusted revenue was $13.2 million.
Pacific Mercantile shares have climbed 12 percent since the beginning of the year. The stock has increased 28 percent in the last 12 months.
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SURFSIDE BEACH, SC (WBTW) – DHEC has issued a temporary swimming advisory for a section of Surfside Beach, a press release states.
Sean Torrens with DHEC’s Pee Dee Environmental Affairs office says the area affected is 16th Avenue North.
“Routine sampling yielded a 645 CFU/100 ml at WAC-030,” according to the release.
DHEC’s website clarifies that swimming is not advised if the bacteria measurement is greater than 104. The sample collected Tuesday was more than six times higher than that threshold.
According to the department’s website, the previous sample was taken June 6 and was safe, at 20 units. Before this week, all of the readings listed on the website for the area were under the advised threshold of 104 units.
The press release did not mention what could have caused the high bacteria reading.
For more information about readings nearby, visit DHEC’s website here.
Manchester United finished top of Group A ahead of Basel, CSKA Moscow and Benfica
United have never taken on the La Liga giants in a competitive fixture before, but played them in a friendly in 2013.
Sevilla have already come up against Premier League opposition this season though.
Eduardo Berizzo’s men finished second to United's rivals Liverpool in Champions League Group E.
They drew 3-3 with the Reds last month having been held 2-2 by them at Anfield in September.
United were among the top seeds for today's draw having topped Champions League Group A
Gary Sinise joined the ranks of the Hollywood Walk of Fame during a military-themed ceremony Monday morning.The ceremony not only paid tribute to Sinise's acting career, but also his long and vocal support of the U.S. Armed Forces."I'm grateful for these heroes, and all who continue to defend us," Sinise said during the ceremony. "It's a gift to be able to use some of the success I've had in the movie and television business to try to do some good for those who serve and sacrifice each day for our precious freedom."Sinise's star is located in front of The Supply Sergeant on Hollywood Boulevard, which was founded in 1946 to help veterans.
Google marked the 103rd birth anniversary of "Mallika-e-Ghazal" Begum Akhtar on Saturday by dedicating a special doodle to her.Born as Akhtari Bai Faizabadi, the ghazal queen is seen in the doodle sitting gracefully with a sitar with a few admirers around her.She was born in 1914 in Faizabad in what is now Uttar Pradesh.Begum Akhtar's genre was, however, not ghazals alone, but also included splendid renderings of Hindustani classical music like Dadra and Thumri.Akhtar was honoured for her immense contribution to Indian music with the Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan (posthumously). She was also given the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award.Among the few early female singers, Akhtar is considered to have broken away from the concept of singing in 'mehfils' or private gatherings and started performing at public concerts.Akhtar breathed her last on October 30, 1974.
Fear is back.
The burgeoning bludgeoning of large-cap U.S. technology stocks Monday -- largely driven by the Facebook data-misuse controversy -- has traders acutely anxious about the near-term outlook for the S&P 500 Index.
The VIX futures curve, whose contracts track the implied volatility of the benchmark U.S. stock index over time, is in backwardation. That is, March’s contract is more expensive than the second-month contract, and so on out to September.
Generally, the VIX futures curve tends to slope upward -- called contango -- a tacit acknowledgment that the outlook for U.S. equities is generally more uncertain over long rather than short time periods. Backwardation in the curve is a telltale signal that the stock market is under stress.
During the market mayhem in early February, the spread between the front- and third-month contract blew out to its lowest level since 2009.
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Andersen will see shots from the Bruins as a road starter Saturday, Paul Hendrick of the Maple Leafs' official site reports.
Andersen triumphed over the B's on Nov. 10, as he pushed aside 33 of 35 shots. However, the Atlantic Division foe has gone 7-1-2 over the past 10 games to remain three points ahead of the Leafs in the standings. There's a lot to like about Freddie's record (25-14-4) and robust save percentage of .922, but even without Brad Marchand (suspension), we'd expect Boston to put up a good fight in this one.
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Are US stock markets about to crash?
The Dow Jones reached 22,179 while the S&P 500 hit 2,490 shortly before deteriorating relations between President Donald Trump and North Korea paused the rally.
But as share prices become increasingly expensive, many fear the market could be on the brink of a serious crash that brings values back down to earth.
Technology companies have seen some of the biggest jump in prices.
Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix and Google - the so-called FAANGs - are among the companies that have led the charge in rising prices.
At the same time, cash into passive investments, which simply track stock indices, Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) have also surged this year.
It's feared this rush to plough money into funds that are not actively managed is helping to inflate the bubble - and could exacerbate a crash.
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said he agreed with President Donald Trump during a telephone call on Tuesday that their top priority regarding North Korea was to do what they could to halt missile launches by the regime.
"Through a firm partnership between Japan and the U.S. and cooperating with China, Russia and the international community we agreed that our priority was to work to ensure that North Korea doesn't launch more missiles," Abe told reporter after he spoke to Trump.
Abe said he also praised a commitment by Trump that the United States would ensure the security of the United State's allies in the region as threats from North Korea intensify.
Under an alliance treaty with the United States, Washington has pledged to defend Japan. Japan will ask the U.S. to reaffirm that commitment in high-level talks in Washington this week.
LOS ANGELES—Shonda Rhimes, the creator of popular television series such as Scandal and Grey’s Anatomy, has signed a deal to make new shows for Netflix.
The streaming service announced late Sunday that Rhimes’ Shondaland production company is moving to Netflix. Netflix wrote in a news release that Rhimes’ shows Grey’s Anatomy, Scandal and How to Get Away With Murder would continue to air on ABC.
Rhimes wrote in a statement that she was grateful to the network for giving her career a start, but she was looking forward to expanding her audience and “creative identity” with Netflix.
She wrote that she and Netflix chief content officer Ted Sarandos had developed a plan for the next phase of Rhimes’ career. She said Netflix offered her and her team “limitless possibilities.”
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A construction engineer is now facing six charges of sexual assault in relation to a series of alleged offences committed against women and girls at rush hour across south London.
On Tuesday, January 30, Kevin Bond, 51, of Inglehurst Way, Chislehurst, was charged with two counts of sexual assault, and appeared at Bromley Magistrates' Court the following day.
On Saturday (February 3) he was charged with a further four counts of sexual assault.
The attacks are all alleged to have taken place during the morning or evening rush hours.
Bond will appear in custody at Bromley Magistrates' Court on Saturday morning.
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Funeral services have been announced for Former Rutherford County Sheriff Jack L. Conner.
The sheriff’s office announced on Facebook Sunday that Conner passed away on December 8 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center.
Conner served as sheriff from 2006-2010, according to the Rutherford County website.
Conner’s family will receive friends on Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Mountain Creek Baptist Church, which is located at 710 Mountain Creek Road, Rutherfordton, NC.
Funeral services will be held at the church or Wednesday at 1 p.m.
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Photographer: Prabhu Ravichandran “Serenity“
I love that Prabhu chose to put himself into this amazing landscape. So many times we don’t want to ruin a natural setting with people or ourselves but then we get back from our holiday and have no photos of ourselves from our trip. Prabhu’s done this in a very tasteful and storytelling way. He is not obstructing any of the scenery and has evoked exactly what he titled this in his image.
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Luanda — The Angolan national senior men's football team arrived early this Monday in Luanda after the nil-nil draw in Antananarivo with Madagascar, for the first leg match of the last round qualifying for the final phase of the 5th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations for Home-based Players (CHAN2018), to take place in Kenya.
In a brief statement to Angop at the Luanda Airport, midfielder Job said that with this result everything is open, but with a "minimal" advantage for the "Palancas Negras" due to the draw achieved on Sunday's game.
The player explained that the match of Antananarivo was quite a difficult one for the national team which in the end deserved the result.
The second leg match is scheduled for August 19 at 11 de Novembro stadium in Luanda.
Taylor Rogers is accused of selling a gram of heroin to 19-year-old Jillian Searle who died in March after being found unconscious by her mother.
Linebacker Ray Lewis and receiver Randy Moss were among the eight people elected for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday.
Linebacker Brian Urlacher joined Lewis and Moss in the trio of players selected in their year of eligibility.
Receiver Terrell Owens, guard Jerry Kramer, linebacker Robert Brazile and safety Brian Dawkins were the other players elected.
Executive Bobby Beathard, a former general manager of the Washington Redskins and San Diego Chargers, also was voted into the Hall.
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A 42-year-old Canberra woman who went missing on Monday morning has been found.
Shortly before midnight on Tuesday, ACT Policing said the woman, who had disappeared from Curtin, had turned up safe and well.
Police thanked the public for their help with the case.
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Sofia, 19 March 2018 (MIA) - Nearly 800 people from Western Balkan countries have fought for the Islamic State in Syria and Iraq, said Europol Executive Director Rob Wainwright.
"There are 30,000 potential terrorists in the European Union," Wainwright said at the opening of the Europol meeting taking place in Sofia as part of Bulgaria's presidency with the Council of the EU.
Bulgaria as well as many other European countries are being under the threat of terrorism, he warned.
According to Wainwright, the expansion of terrorist activities pose a major threat to Europe, alongside cyber threat and criminal groups operating in some countries. Europol is strengthening its capacities to make it harder for terrorists to operate, he noted.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Department of Veterans Affairs is hoping a partnership with the CVS Pharmacy chain will reduce some of its strain in providing urgent care to about 120,000 veterans who receive treatment at the Phoenix VA medical center.
The new pilot program was announced Tuesday. It allows ailing veterans at the Phoenix VA to go to one of 24 “MinuteClinics” operated by CVS for the treatment of minor illnesses and injuries.
The Phoenix VA was the site of the 2014 scandal over chronically long wait times for care.
Although the program is currently limited to the Phoenix area, the collaboration is a test-run of sorts as VA Secretary David Shulkin mulls an overhaul proposal aimed at reducing veterans’ wait times. That proposal is due out by fall.
WALTHAM, Mass. – Celtics coach Brad Stevens says Isaiah Thomas plans to play in Game 2 Tuesday night against the Chicago Bulls, then head to Washington state to be with his family and help complete funeral arrangements for his sister.
Thomas attended the team’s film session and short walk-through Monday, but did not speak with the media. Stevens says that after services for Thomas’ sister, the star guard intends to rejoin the team Friday for Game 3 in Chicago. The coach adds that all plans are subject to change depending on how Thomas feels.
Chyna Thomas died early Saturday in a one-car accident outside Tacoma, Washington. No funeral date is set, and Stevens says the Celtics organization hopes to attend.
Boston lost the opener of the seven-game series 106-102 on Monday.
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The pieces bear the words “Welcome to our new royal baby”, and display Prince William and Kate’s coronet.
Each item in the range, which includes a £49 plate, is gilded with 22-carat gold and made in Stoke-on-Trent using traditional methods.
There is also a pram-shaped woven decoration embroidered on the back with “Royal Baby 2018”, for £14.95.
The commemorative range is available at Royal Collection Trust shops and online at royalcollection.org.uk/shop.
The Leicester skipper has missed the last six games with a back injury, but with fellow defender Robert Huth suspended for tonight’s Champions League quarter-final second leg, the Foxes are desperate for the return of their inspirational captain.
“He’s come through three training sessions and a firm decision will be made on the day of the game,” said Foxes boss Craig Shakespeare.
“I’m really pleased with the way he’s progressed so far. My eyes tell me I should be pleased with the way he’s come through.”
Leicester trail 1-0 in the tie after Atletico scored a controversial penalty which was wrongly given for a shove outside the area.
Joe Satriani Announces the Return of G3!
The guitar icon welcomes Dream Theater’s John Petrucci and Def Leppard’s Phil Collen to his action-packed celebration of guitar wizardry Guitar superstar JOE SATRIANI is pleased to announce that the 2018 incarnation of his massively popular G3 tour will visit MIlwaukee on February 25th.
Months of hard work and dedication culminated on Thursday morning with wheelbarrows full of food and trash bags packed with toys being distributed to hundreds of local families through the annual Christian Ministry of Lincoln County Christmas fundraiser. The fundraiser eclipsed $100,000 through the generosity of local churches, businesses and individuals.
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Who: Maker of soothing electronica with a dash of groove, Hamid started tinkering with dubstep and big room house seven years ago. Now, his sound has evolved to “a fine line between relaxing and groovy,” but the spirit of experimentation has stuck. Hamid also runs an independent record label, Knowmad, representing artists likeProfound from Chandigarh and William Yates from Brighton. He can be found spinning at Mumbai clubs on weekends.
Latest release: From You To Blue, a collection of seven mellow songs with layers of melancholia over a bed of lo-fi. “I’d just stopped seeing someone when I started this album,” says Hamid. “I realised very quickly that heartbreak makes for very good music.”
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East Lindsey District Council has submitted the district’s response to BT’s proposal to remove 96 payphones from the area.
In total 13 requests were received from communities to adopt a kiosk from BT, including Keal Cotes, Raithby by Spilsby and West Keal. An Observation was made by East Lindsey regarding the phone box on the junction Trunch Lane and South Road in Chapel St Leonards, where there had been 155 calls made in the past year. ELDC said it wqas relatively high due to poor mobile coverage.
Comic Ralphie May has died, aged 45.
Reports say he’s had been battling pneumonia over the past week.
The funnyman’s career skyrocketed after he finished second on Last Comic Standing in 2003.
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May’s recent credits include appearances on Inside Amy Schumer and two 2015 Netflix comedy specials, Ralphie May: Unruly and Ralphie May: Imperfectly Yours.
He divorced his wife Lahna Turner back in 2015.
May was left devastated by the divorce from his wife, who was also a comedian – the couple had two children.
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They subsequently got into a bitter divorce battle for custody of the kids.
May was currently on a nationwide tour with dates scheduled at Harrah’s in Las Vegas on Friday and Saturday this weekend ahead of several dozen shows across the country.
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MILAN Italian fashion house Roberto Cavalli said on Thursday direct sales had stabilised in the first months of the year thanks to its reorganisation efforts, after overall revenue plunged 13.6 percent annually in 2016.
The Florence-based group, popular with celebrities, reported net revenues of 155 million euros (131.71 million pounds) for last year and a loss before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation of 26 million euros. Restructuring costs contributed to a net loss of 55 million euros.
But CEO Gian Giacomo Ferraris, who launched a deep overhaul of the group six months ago, including cutting almost a third of Cavalli's jobs, said in a statement direct sales were "stabilised, if not slightly growing in the first quarter of 2017."
The fashion label, which has been going through an overhaul since Italian private equity firm Clessidra bought it in April 2015, confirmed a return to profitability in 2018.
(Reporting by Giulia Segreti, editing by Valentina Za)
The modern era of American politics—defined by polarization and nonstop intensity—began with the cataclysmic events of 1968, now celebrating, if that’s the right word, its 50th anniversary.
Everyone says the pace of events in the Trump presidency is overwhelming. Compared with 1968, the past year has been a walk in the park.
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A traffic stop that led to a chase in Lawton led police in Cache to a house full of stolen items belonging to the Comanche County government.
The Islamic State group has claimed its fighters have captured Osama bin Laden's infamous Tora Bora mountain hideout in eastern Afghanistan.
IS released an audio recording saying its signature black flag is flying over the hulking mountain range. The message was broadcast on the militants' Radio Khilafat station in the Pashto language.
It also said IS has taken over several districts and urged villagers who fled the fighting to return to their homes and stay indoors.
The Tora Bora mountains hide a warren of caves in which al Qaida militants led by bin Laden hid from US coalition forces in 2001 after the Taliban fled Kabul.
Afghan officials said fighting between IS and the Taliban, which controlled Tora Bora, began on Tuesday but could not confirm its capture.
LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz. (AP) — Luke Air Force Base officials say an F-16C from the 56th Fighter Wing crashed while attempting to land at a municipal airport in Arizona. The pilot ejected and wasn't seriously injured.
Officials say the jet was on a training flight Tuesday when it diverted to the Lake Havasu City airport and went off the runway while landing, prompting the pilot to eject.
Staff Sgt. Jenna Bigham says the pilot is in good condition and was transported to a hospital.
She says she couldn't provide information on why the plane diverted.
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The Today's News-Herald newspaper posted a photo showing the plane apparently missing the nose area of its fuselage.
Lake Havasu City is 134 miles (216 kilometers) northwest of Luke, located in Glendale, a suburb of Phoenix.
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(MENAFN - Arab Times) KUWAIT CITY, Aug 13, (KUNA): #Kuwait Shooting Club signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Sunday with its Kazakh counterpart in an effort to further the precision sport in both nations. The deal was sealed on the sidelines of the seventh Asian Shotgun Championship held in Kazakhstan, Duaij Al-Otaibi, the president of the Arab and Kuwaiti shooting clubs, told KUNA.
He added that he signed the MoU along with the Kazakh Minister of #Sports and Culture, applauding the world's largest landlocked country for organizing a spectacle that featured 350 competitors representing more than 29 nations. He went on to thank the Kuwaiti leadership for its overwhelming support of the sport of shooting.
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These days, you can’t seem to do anything without offending someone.
Just this week, Formula 1 banned ‘sexist’ grid girls, a cafe celebrating ‘racist’ Churchill was stormed by hard-Left protesters and a gallery banished a ‘soft-porn’ Victorian painting of nude nymphs.
Has the world gone stark staring mad?
Many blame ‘Generation Snowflake’ — young millennials who go through life feeling permanently offended and moaning endlessly online.
With an overwhelming sense of entitlement and an extreme sense of humour failure, they think their opinions are the only ones that count.
So, are you a snowflake? It’s time to put your sensitivities to the test.
Eyes down for a full house (if that’s not too insulting to young people who can’t afford a mortgage)...
BREAKING: More details have emerged from a snake bite at the iconic Sunshine Coast tourist destination that left a woman in hospital.
Australia Zoo issued a statement hours after a woman aged in her mid-20s was taken to hospital by Queensland Ambulance Service to be treated for a snake bite.
The statement read: "This afternoon a guest accidentally stood on a wild snake in our Wetlands area.
"The snake was identified as a green tree snake, which are a common occurrence in the wetlands, as it is the perfect environment for their favourite food, frogs.
A green tree snake. Stephy Payne - Facebook
"While green tree snakes are not venomous, we followed first aid protocol and the guest was taken to the hospital.
"Luckily, the guest had seen our Wildlife Warriors Show and was familiar with snake bite first aid.
"This is the only time a guest has been bitten by a snake at Australia Zoo in our 46-year history."
A woman died early Monday after crashing into a support beam of a CTA station in the Loop neighborhood, Chicago police said.
About 12:05 a.m., a woman, who was driving a Nissan Pathfinder, was heading north in the 100 block of South Wells Street when she crashed into a support beam, police said. The woman had been driving in the wrong direction.
She was pronounced dead at the scene. The woman, whose age was not yet know, had not been identified as of early Monday.
The crash remained under investigation.
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Berhampur: A notorious dacoit was injured and his aide Rinku Patnaik, managed to flee during a shootout with police in Ganjam district on Sunday.
The dacoit identified as Ram Chandra Sahu received bullet injury after Berhampur and Khallikote police in a joint operation led by the Chhatrapur SDPO chased the duo and had an exchange of fire with them near Narayani Road at Pendrapali village.
A pistol, two rounds of live bullets and a motorcycle were seized from the spot.
Rinku and Ram are involved in more than a dozen of cases in Ganjam district.
Dissension is starting to stir about Theresa May's approach to Brexit in the Tory Party but it is not yet clear to what extent it will divide the Tory Party as it has done in the past. At least one former Minister has indicated her willingness to quit if the final deal is not to her liking or in the Country's best interests.As the Guardian reports , former business minister Anna Soubry believes that her party may split if the present course is persisted with. She has also said she would be willing to resign from the Tories and join up with “like-minded people” equally opposed to this outcome if the government opted for a Brexit outcome that would “destroy the lives and livelihoods” of her constituents:The dissenters are certainly starting to speak out.
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Kenny Chesney debuted his new music video for his hit summertime single “All the Pretty Girls” today (August 14) off his latest album, Cosmic Hallelujah.
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In the video, Chesney shows the sweet, rebellious side of summer love through the eyes of two college kids falling for each other during summer break. While Chesney himself doesn’t appear in the video, his voice and lyrics carry the video’s story along.
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Set back under the canopied tree lined drive, this stylish home is located in Oakshade. This 4,286 square foot home on a gorgeous 23,087 square foot lot has a lot to offer. A stunning chef's kitchen features a Wolf six-burner range, Sub-Zero refrigerator, granite counter tops, walk-in pantry, handmade Italian-style backsplash and a custom wine cellar. The spectacular drought tolerant landscaped garden features a large solar heated pool with Jacuzzi, waterfall and built in BBQ. Come see this rare opportunity.
44News This Morning anchor Tommy Mason spoke with Connie Corbett from Ambassador Travel for the weekly Move Monday segment. Connie Corbett gave Tommy Mason tips and suggestions for anyone planning big vacations. She talked about a trip to the Rum Capitol of the world, and potentially the country’s 51st state – Puerto Rico.
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PITTSBURGH (AP) – A woman has pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter in the stabbing death of a stranger after an argument in a Pittsburgh bar.
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that 25-year-old Ashley Henchell entered the plea Tuesday in Allegheny County Court.
She was charged in the death of 33-year-old Ryan Carosi, who was found near a CoGos convenience store in the Mount Washington neighborhood early Aug. 13.
Police said the two fought in Satalio’s bar and later made up, but another argument began outside and she stabbed him. Allegheny County prosecutors allege that she then threw away the knife, went home and showered and washed her clothes.
Prosecutors said there is no agreement on sentencing, which is scheduled July 18.
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In this Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017 photo, Venezuela's Vice-President Tareck El Aissami, right, is saluted by Boilivarian Army officer upon his arrival for a military parade at Fort Tiuna in Caracas, Venezuela. In this Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017 photo, Venezuela's Vice-President Tareck El Aissami, right, is saluted by Boilivarian Army officer upon his arrival for a military parade at Fort Tiuna in Caracas, ... more The Drug Enforcement Agency identified the following cartels that operate cells within the United States: the Sinaloa Cartel, Gulf Cartel, Juarez Cartel, Knights Templar , Beltran-Leyva Organization , Jalisco New Generation Cartel , Los Zetas, and Las Moicas.
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Have you seen Samantha McInnis? The 27-year-old Angus woman hasn’t been seen since June 21st and family are concerned. Samantha is described as:
Female, white
5’, thin build
Brown hair, possibly coloured at the ends
Blue eyes
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective P. Butera of the Barrie Police Criminal Investigation Division at 705-725-7025, ext. 2129 or pbutera@barriepolice.ca.
Winning numbers drawn in '5 Card Cash' game
MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Wisconsin Lottery's "5 Card Cash" game were:
JC-AC-2C-8C-6S
(JC, AC, 2C, 8C, 6S)
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Browse and buy art of all kinds – ceramics, prints, wearables, glass, jewelry, sculpture, and more at a beautiful venue along Downtown Milwaukee's Riverwalk. More than 100 artists, all selected by jury, will show their one-of-a-kind work. Family-friendly event with refreshments available to enjoy in the cool shade of the chestnut tree grove just off the riverfront.
New this year: Artwork designed to showcase Milwaukee's dynamic skyline – "SKYSCRAPER" themed art in the iMaGine tent. Check it out! 10–5 both days, FREE admission.
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One person was injured Thursday night when an SUV slid over a hillside in Allegheny Township.
The one-vehicle accident happened around 10:40 p.m. on Shearsburg Road near Beck Road.
Allegheny Township Sgt. Dan Uncapher said the 20-year-old driver of a GMC Envoy lost control of the vehicle on the snow- and ice-covered roadway.
A 17-year-old male passenger was also in the vehicle.
Uncapher said it's unclear which person was taken to the hospital, but the injuries are not life threatening. The person was transported to Allegheny Valley Hospital in Harrison.
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Southern State Community College will hold two Respiratory Care Open House events – from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 17, and from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 18, in Room 120 on the college’s Fayette Campus, 1270 U.S. Route 62 SW, Washington Court House.
During the open house, attendees can meet faculty, alumni and current students; check out the equipment and tools used by respiratory therapists; and join Southern State for refreshments, prize giveaways and more.
To learn more about the program, visit www.sscc.edu/academics/associate/respiratory-care.shtml. For more information about the open house events, contact Chyane Collins, respiratory care program director, at 1-800-628-7722, ext. 5620, or ccollins@sscc.edu.
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SEATTLE (AP) — Robinson Cano and Nelson Cruz hit consecutive first-inning homers, Ariel Miranda pitched seven scoreless innings and the Seattle Mariners beat the Miami Marlins 6-1 Monday night in Ichiro Suzuki’s first visit to Safeco Field as a member of the 3,000-hit club.
Miranda (1-1) allowed four singles and only one runner to reach second base while striking out five. Nick Vincent pitched a perfect eighth before Evan Scribner allowed Christian Yelich’s third home run in the ninth.
The Mariners won their fourth straight after a 2-8 start.
Cano crushed a 2-1 pitch from Tom Koehler (0-1) 441 feet to right-center for his second home run, a two-run shot that scored Jarrod Dyson. Cruz followed with his second homer, lining a 1-1 pitch to center to make it 3-0.
A teenager accused of using a BB gun to shoot his 3-year-old sister has pleaded not guilty in Sioux City. A trial hasn't been scheduled yet.
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Alex Jones talks with Brandon Tatum about why the left is so dead set on stopping Donald Trump.
In this photo taken Jan. 4, 2013, from Air Force One, with then-President Barack Obama aboard, shows the White House, Washington Monument, Jefferson Memorial, downtown Washington and Ronald Reagan National Airport during the president's return from a day trip to Minneapolis before landing at Andrews Air Force Base, Md. As Tax Day approaches, show some love for the good people who live in the nation's capital.
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Naagin actress Aashka Goradia is engaged to her American beau Brent Goble! The popular Indian television star got engaged to be married to her American boyfriend Brent G in a hush hush ceremony in the US. Aashka's engagement ceremony took place in Breckenridge, Colorado, US when she went to meet her soulmate Brent's family.
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LONDON — British aerospace company BAE Systems has agreed to sell 24 Typhoon fighter planes to Qatar as part of a 6 billion pound ($8 billion) deal with European defence contractors.
British Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson announced the deal after contracts were signed Sunday in Doha, the Qatari capital.
The agreement also includes the sale of Brimstone and Meteor missiles made by MBDA Missile Systems, as well as Raytheon Paveway IV guided bombs manufactured in Britain.
BAE Systems put the value of the Typhoon contract, which includes training and support, at 5 billion pounds. Qatar is the ninth country to purchase the aircraft.
Williamson says the deal is the biggest export agreement for the Typhoon in a decade and “will boost the Qatari military’s mission to tackle the challenges we both share in the Middle East.”
BALTIMORE — An unusual smell prompted an evacuation and a hazardous materials response at a Baltimore high school. But after five people were taken to the hospital complaining of upset stomachs, fire officials discovered the source of the smell: a pumpkin spice air freshener.
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School was evacuated Thursday afternoon after students and teachers detected a strong smell on the third floor. Several people reported difficulty breathing.
A suspicious odor prompted the evacuation of 200+ students at a HS school in Baltimore. It came from a pumpkin spice air freshener. pic.twitter.com/idbdTKldWv — Kurt Chirbas (@kchirbas) October 5, 2017
The fire department and a hazardous materials team were called. Fire spokesman Roman Clark said two students and three adults were taken to the hospital for stomach ailments.
Then, firefighters located a pumpkin spice air aerosol plugged into an outlet in a classroom.
Classes at the school resumed Friday.
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HONOLULU (AP) - The Hawaii Board of Education has adopted the national Computer Science Teachers Association's K-12 Computer Science Standards, joining a growing national movement.
The Star-Advertiser reported Tuesday that the board, Legislature and the University of Hawaii have taken action to increase computer science programs in schools in response to positive feedback by students. Legislators on May 1 passed a bill that provides $500,000 for teacher training in computer science and mandates every public high school to offer the subject by 2021.
The University of Hawaii at Manoa landed a three-year National Science Foundation grant worth nearly $1 million to train public school teachers to teach courses in computer science principles. The first cohort of teachers will be trained this summer.
Information from: Honolulu Star-Advertiser, http://www.staradvertiser.com
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A new report from the think-tank Pew shows that global religious intolerance increased in 2015, the first time in three years.
The restrictions upon people's freedom to worship are calculated by two indexes: government hostilities and social violence.
According to the chart from Pew, Russia and Egypt are among the two biggest offenders of religious freedom, but European countries like France have also demonstrated a surprising degree of intolerance towards public religious practices.
THE ISSUE: An El Salvadorian man who lived as a legal resident of Apalachicola for more than 20 years, raising a family, working as a grocer, was deported last week on the grounds he committed human rights violations during a civil war there 30 years ago.
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- In the video above, Alexa Bliss talked about being excited to be in her hometown of Columbus for tonight's WWE RAW. Bliss also warned the women on the RAW brand, saying that they "need to know to not mess with the five feet of fury Alexa Bliss," and that she's "here to take over the women's division."
- As noted, Matt's Twitter description has been switching from "#BROKEN" to "#Version1". For a while last night his Twitter description was changed to "Mattitude," but it has since been changed back to #BROKEN.
- Below is a live stream of former WWE star AJ Lee on teamcoco's Twitch channel playing The Witcher 3.
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After months of negotiations, NeNe Leakes has signed on for Season 10 of The Real Housewives of Atlanta! There’s a catch though…
TMZ has reported that Leakes officially signed the paperwork to return to the show today (June 14), but she’s only going to be a part-time cast member.
With other career opportunities requiring her attention, such as her clothing line, she had to turn down a full-time role on the show.
Leakes is ready for her return though, saying: “All hail the queen for season 10.”
Father of boy with Down syndrome suing Boy Scouts
PAYSON, Utah (AP) – The father of a boy who has Down syndrome is suing the Boys Scouts of America for blocking his son from becoming an Eagle scout and revoking his merit badges.
Logan Blythe has been a scout through the National Parks Council in Utah. His father, Chad, says the 15-year-old has advanced because the council has made accommodations when necessary.
He had planned to create kits for special-needs babies for his Eagle project when the family learned the national organization voided every merit badge he obtained.
The family sued the Boy Scouts and the Utah National Parks Council for “outrageous and reckless conduct.”
The Boy Scouts says it worked with the council and the Blythe family to offer “alternative merit badges” and a path to becoming an Eagle.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers, in El Paso, seized 492 pounds of marijuana throughout the day Thursday.
The largest bust happened just before 4 a.m. when a 2001 Ford pickup attempted to enter the El Paso port from Mexico.
The truck was referred for a secondary inspection after a canine unit signaled the presence of drugs in the vehicle. CBP officers then conducted an x-ray scan of the truck that revealed anomalies in both the tire and the fuel tank.
Upon further investigation, CBP officers found 100 bundles of marijuana weighing nearly 110 pounds. The driver was immediately taken into custody.
The remaining 382 pounds of the marijuana was seized throughout the day.
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Judge blocks St. Paul visitor limit at homeless center
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A federal judge in Minnesota has temporarily blocked a St. Paul rule that limits the number of people a church can serve at its daytime center for the homeless.
The decision says city policy violates the Listening House's First Amendment rights and a federal religious freedom law. The Listening House links homeless people with resources at First Lutheran Church on St. Paul's east side.
U.S. Chief District Judge John Tunheim said Monday the church will likely win its lawsuit against the city, which required the church to cap visitors at 20 and display a no-trespassing sign, among other conditions.
City officials set those rules after neighbors complained about people littering and urinating near the church.
The city attorney's office says it's working to resolve the church's and the community's concerns.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Pershing Square Capital Management LP:
* Cuts sole share stake in Mondelez‍​ class A shares to 14.5 million shares from 19.9 million shares - SEC filing
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PHNOM PENH, Cambodia - Cambodia's King Norodom Sihamoni will preside over the premiere Saturday of Angelina Jolie's film based on a memoir from a Khmer Rouge survivor. Queen Mother Norodom Monineath Sihanouk and senior government officials will also attend the showing of "First They Killed My Father" at the centuries-old Angkor Wat temple complex, a spokesman for the government agency that oversees the archaeological site said Tuesday.
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Tulare Western's leading rusher David Alcántar shows you how he honors loved ones fighting cancer
Tulare Western High School Mustangs will face off against visiting San Joaquin Memorial (Fresno) for the Central Section Division III football title this Friday (Dec. 1) night at Bob Mathias Stadium at 7 p.m. on the campus of Tulare Union High School. David Alcantar is honoring those stricken with cancer with a memorial he's been wearing on his body throughout the season. At 5-foot-8 and 155-pounds, Alcantar is the Mustangs’ leading rusher with 1,555 yards on 177 carries with 26 touchdowns.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 3 Midday' game
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the Missouri Lottery's "Pick 3 Midday" game were:
6-9-3
(six, nine, three)
This map taken from a proposal to be presented to Manchester aldermen this afternoon shows possible locations for a bike-sharing program.
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A Friday-night fire at a northeast Jefferson County mobile home park left one person dead.
Center Point firefighters and the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office were dispatched just before 10 p.m. to the blaze in the 4300 block of Pinson Valley Parkway. At the scene, first responders found the home engulfed in flames, sheriff's officials said.
Once inside, firefighters discovered the body of an adult male victim. He was pronounced dead on the scene.
Authorities said information at the scene is that the victim and two other people were able to get out of the home, but the victim went back in to attempt to put out the fire. He was unable to escape. There were no other injuries.
Sheriff's detectives and the Alabama State Fire Marshal's Office are investigating the fire. The name of the victim is withheld pending notification of family members.
One-block stretch of Wabash to close in Loop Wednesday into Thursday
A one-block stretch of Wabash Avenue will close in the Loop overnight Wednesday into Thursday.
Wabash will close between Washington and Madison at 9 p.m. Wednesday until 5 a.m. Thursday, according to the Chicago Department of Transportation.
The closure is for ongoing work on the new elevated Washington-Wabash CTA station, according to CDOT.
Drivers on Wabash can use either State Street or Michigan Avenue as alternate routes.
David Thompson was fishing on Burt Lake with his daughters when he noticed an unusual sight.
A large fish -- possibly a sturgeon -- was swimming near the surface under the ice.
They watched the fish swim around the Cheboygan County lake for more than 25 minutes.
California Public Employees Retirement System decreased its position in shares of Myers Industries, Inc. by 8.4% during the third quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The institutional investor owned 55,700 shares of the company's stock after selling 5,100 shares during the period.
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We don’t have any details yet, but unfortunate news about of Pittsburgh Steelers OTAs on Wednesday. Photojournalist Charles Palla was on hand and reported that offensive tackle Jerald Hawkins had to be taken off the field with a knee injury.
.@steelers rookie offensive tackle Jerald Hawkins from LSU was taken off the field with a knee injury during OTA work outs at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex pic.twitter.com/YAPaCN2pTd — Charles Palla (@ChazPalla) May 30, 2018
Hawkins is in the mix to be the team’s primary backup offensive tackle. We will update this story as more information comes in. As of now, it’s being described as a non-contact injury, which is never a good thing when it comes to a knee.
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All you have to do is visit the Alabama Secretary of State’s website here. We’ve linked the specific part of the website that allows you to check your polling place.
Fill out the county where you vote, your last name, and your birthday.
Make sure you look at the polling place for the upcoming election, not just the default one that is listed.
This festival aims not only to entertain families but also to educate children with music, ballet, opera and art activities. This summer’s kickoff headliners: Kenny Loggins and Michael McDonald.
April 24 (Reuters) - First Horizon National Corp:
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Locals took to Twitter to report levels of seisimic activity on the the island’s highest volcano Mount Agung have increased by 23 per cent.
One said: "There has been a 23 per cent increase for yesterday 05 October. This brings us back to very high levels of seismic activity (918 for the day).
"This morning has seen a 58 per cent increase in activity compared to the same yesterday.
"This is also 39 per cent above the 5- day average. Airport status is still ORANGE.”
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DUBAI, April 13 Bank Muscat, Oman's largest lender, posted a 1.1 percent increase in first-quarter net profit on Thursday as net interest income and income from Islamic financing rose.
Net profit rose to 44.2 million rials ($114.8 million) for the quarter to March 31, up from 43.8 million a year earlier.
Gulf Baader Capital Markets had forecast a profit of 41.6 million rials, while EFG Hermes expected 45.7 million.
Net loans and advances rose 2.7 percent to 7.10 billion rials while deposits fell 0.8 percent to 7.59 billion rials.
Net interest income rose 1.5 percent while income from Islamic financing climbed 8.2 percent.
($1 = 0.3850 Omani rials) (Reporting by Tom Arnold; editing by Jason Neely)
After a year of changes in the global and domestic energy market, Thailand can expect further challenges in the years ahead. Of these, the most crucial issues are the development of two coal-fired power plants in the South, the retirement of the Erawan and Bongkot gas blocks and the long-delayed 21st round of new concessions for 29 petroleum blocks.
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ROME — An Italian tightrope walker has inched his way across the Tiber River in Rome.
Andrea Loreni’s high-wire act drew gasps of delight from crowds watching from below on Sunday evening.
A safety cord connected Loreni to the tightrope wire that stretched 135 metres (450 feet) and was suspended 20 metres (66 feet) above the river near the Sant’Angelo Bridge.
Loreni told The Associated Press after his daring walk that wind, drizzling rain and “reflections on the water” made crossing difficult and he’d felt the urge to stop part-way at one point.
He said: “But, of course, you can’t. You have to follow through to the end and use your senses to guide you despite the fear.”
Loreni added: “It’s beautiful.”
Memphis Police Department are investigating a double homicide in Cordova.
When officers arrived to the scene at 8734 Dexter Road, two males were found unresponsive inside a vehicle.
Both victims sustained gunshot wounds.
No suspect information is available at this time.
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Whitehall has ruled out Britain taking part in any military action, but according to Nato treaties, the UK would be bound to defend the US if Kim Jong-un attacked first.
In an article in the Mirror he said: “Well over a hundred thousand people died in Hiroshima and Nagasaki from what were small atomic bombs.
“Any nuclear conflict over North Korea today would kill millions of innocent people in the Korean peninsula and beyond, with devastating fallout in China, Japan and elsewhere.
“Trump and Kim must immediately wind down the war of rhetoric, as the German chancellor Angela Merkel has demanded. The risks of an unintended escalation into full-blown conflict are too great for the whole world.”
As you can imagine, it was a quite week. Everyone is recovering from Christmas, playing with their new toys, and preparing for the new year.
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CULLODEN, WV (WOWK) - Sheriff Chuck Zerkle with Cabell County Sheriff's Department told our sister station, 13 News, that crews are responding to a domestic shooting in Culloden, WV.
The incident occurred in the Benedict Road area around 1:20 p.m.
Officials said that multiple people have died and that children were involved.
According to officials, at least one person has been transported to a nearby hospital in critical condition.
The Cabell County Sheriff's Department and West Virginia State Police are responding.
Ottawa firefighters have extinguished a Smart car that caught fire Monday morning, the second such incident in three months in the city.
The vehicle became engulfed in flames near the Walkley Road overpass and Sheffield Road around 10:30 a.m.
Everyone inside the car got out safely, firefighters tweeted. Passersby used an extinguisher to help douse the flames.
This is the second Smart car to catch fire in Ottawa in three months. There have also been several reports across North America of the models spontaneously going up in flames.
Transport Canada has launched an investigation into the first Ottawa fire.
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Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota said after Sunday’s loss to the Cardinals that his play needs to improve and shrugged off concerns about a left knee injury that coach Mike Mularkey said he suffered early in the game.
That seems to be the Titans’ feeling about any potential problem as well. Mularkey said Monday that the knee issue impacted the offensive play calling at points in the 12-7 loss because it limited what he felt would work, but that they don’t expect it to be a problem moving forward.
Mularkey said that the team expects Mariota to practice on Monday. He added that left tackle Taylor Lewan should be able to practice as well. Lewan left Sunday’s game with back stiffness and went for an MRI on Monday.
The Titans will be in Santa Clara to face the 49ers next Sunday as they try to nail down a playoff spot in the AFC.
MILAN, Ohio (AP) - The Ohio hometown of Thomas Edison now has two statues honoring the inventor.
A new statue sits in the town square of Milan (MY'-lan), where Edison spent the first seven years of his life.
It was made by Ohio sculptor Alan Cottrill and is similar to another Edison statue Cottrill created and is now displayed at the U.S. Capitol.
The new statue in Milan shows Edison holding a light bulb in one hand and a phonograph in the other.
The Sandusky Register reports a large crowd showed up for the unveiling on Monday.
There's a second statue of Edison in the town square that depicts him as a child with his mother.
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Baku. 28 August. REPORT.AZ/ Italian Roma, which is in the same group with Qarabag in the Champions League is transferring a new striker.
Report informs citing the Football Italia, "wolfs" have agreed with Sampdoria for the transfer of the Czech team member Patrick Shick. The representative of the capital will firstly lease the 21-year old for one year, and then transfer him for 33 mln euros.
Notably, Patrik Schick was expected to sign a deal with Juventus in June this year. However, the Turin representative refused to buy him because Patrik Schick had heart problems during medical examination. 21-year-old striker scored 11 goals in 32 matches in Sampdoria last season and gave 6 productive passes.
The Czech Republic is in the same group as the Azerbaijani national team at the qualifying round of the World Championship 2018.
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Experience the ambiance and elegance of Mason Street Grillwith your significant other this Valentine’s Day. Mason Street is proud tooffer a three course meal special for couples!
Diners can choose from several offerings on our three-courseValentine’s special menu for $95 p/couple:
First Course (choice of one)
Shrimp Bisque (tarragon and crème fraiche)
Spinach Salad (bacon vinaigrette, soft-poachedegg, green beans)
Mason Street Grill Chopped Salad (mustardhorseradish dressing, bacon , egg, onion, tomato and cucumber)
Main Course (choice of one)
6oz Filet Mignon (béarnaise, peppercorn orbordelaise sauce)
64 Hour Braise Short Ribs (truffle mashedpotato, glazed Cipollini onions)
Pan Seared Atlantic Salmon (Tuscan white beans,tomato confit, gremolata)
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For his second conviction for not having insurance a 29-year-old man was banned from driving for six months last Thursday at Banbridge Magistrates Court.
Stephen Thomas Valliday-Smyth, Clonard Place, Belfast was also fined £300 for the offence.
He was fined £60 and given a concurrent six month ban for excess speed and fined £60 for not having a licence. He was also ordered to pay a £15 offender’s levy.
The court heard that a routine police patrol on the A1 was passed by a car which appeared to be travelling at excess speed. Police followed the car and its speed reached 85mph.
The defendant accepted a fixed penalty but failed to produce his licence and insurance. Imposing the ban District Judge, Mr Paul Copeland, noted this was the defendant’s second conviction for no insurance.
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SAO PAULO (AP) — A new poll shows former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva enjoying a strong lead ahead of the Oct.7 presidential elections despite his recent conviction on corruption charges.
The Datafolha poll published Wednesday is the first since an appeals court last week upheld a corruption conviction against da Silva — a decision likely to knock him out of contention.
The survey finds that if da Silva is allowed to run, would get between 34 and 37 percent of votes in the first round. That's a comfortable lead over second-place right-wing candidate Jair Bolsonaro, with 16 to 18 percent of the vote.
In a second round, da Silva would defeat Bolsonaro by 49 to 32 percent. The poll has a margin of error of 2 percentage points.
ARTESIA, N.M. (KRQE) – A man seen on camera crashing into a truck and fleeing is not charged with DWI despite a bad performance during a field sobriety test.
It happened Saturday morning near South 11th and West Missouri in Artesia. Surveillance video shows the driver come swerving down the street before crashing into a truck. He then took off.
Artesia Police were able to follow a trail of fuel about a half-mile away leading them to the driver.
Officers say he smelled of alcohol and during a field sobriety test he didn’t follow instructions and swayed for balance.
Instead of charging the driver with DWI, he was issued five traffic citations.
When asked why, police said because the test was performed two hours after the crash, they wouldn’t be able to prove how much alcohol was in his system at the time of the crash.
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House on Monday said the Justice Department was reviewing its options after a federal judge denied a request by President Donald Trump’s administration to enforce his ban on transgender troops while the government appeals an order blocking it.
“The Department of Justice is currently reviewing the legal options to ensure the president’s directive is implemented,” White House spokeswoman Sarah Sanders told reporters.
YORK – After nearly 24 years as the Police Chief of York, Don Klug announced he will be retiring.
Before coming to York, Klug served on the Norfolk Police Department for 17 years. He then moved to York and took the Police Chief job in 1993.
Klug said it was “just the right time” to step down. While he won’t be active in the police department anymore, he said he has no intentions of leaving the community.
Klug’s last day will be April 25.
One year ago, the news broke that the Democratic National Committee had been hacked. Tongues began wagging and fingers began pointing that Russia was behind it. However, Democrats might want to get the Kremlin on the phone and offer an apology because a new report suggests the DNC hack may not have been a "hack" at all.
Best Ways To Spend New Years Day With Your Family In MinnesotaIt's tempting to stay in and chill the day after celebrating New Year's Eve. However, if staying at home is not your idea of starting the New Year, there are enough local family activities on New Year's Day.
U.S. Special Representative for Ukraine Negotiations Kurt Volker has said that the adoption by the Verkhovna Rada of a law extending for one year the validity of the law on a special order of local government in certain districts of Donetsk and Luhansk regions can be regarded as "tough steps" to achieve peace.
"Special status extension shows Ukraine is taking tough steps for peace. I hope Russia now acts to make peace - time to end conflict," he wrote on Twitter on Friday.
SINGAPORE — Mr Othman Wok, a key member of the Old Guard whose unwavering support for the Government’s multiracial stand helped the People’s Action Party (PAP) secure the Malay ground during the turbulent 1960s, has died at the age of 92. He died at the Singapore General Hospital at 12. todayonline 7:15:00 PM CEST
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Philadelphia Police came face-to-face with a coyote roaming in a Northeast neighborhood on Monday.
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Officers of Philadelphia’s 15th District helped capture the coyote that was on the loose.
Good job15th officers today call for coyote on the streets it was caught and released back to Enviromental center pic.twitter.com/pVneSl2lP0 — PPD 15th District (@PPD15Dist) April 23, 2018
Police posted photos of the incident on Twitter, saying: “Good job15th officers today call for coyote on the streets it was caught and released back to Enviromental center.”
That didn’t take long: Less than a day after announcing YouTube TV was coming to Apple TV the app is already available for download. YouTube TV is a subscription service targeting cord cutters wanting to watch live television.
The subscription service costs US$35 a month and includes live TV content from more than 40 networks, including local news and sports. Watching YouTube TV on an Apple TV prior to the native app release involved streaming via AirPlay from another device such as an iPad.
To install YouTube TV, go to the App Store app on your Apple TV and search for the app. It’s a free download, and you can try out the service for free before committing to the monthly subscription.
U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions' testimony that he opposed a proposal for President Donald Trump's 2016 campaign team to meet with Russians has been contradicted by three people who told Reuters they have spoken about the matter to investigators with Special Counsel Robert Mueller or congressional committees.
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Calling all fashionista’s! The New York Fashion Week is approaching and we have the low down. Take a look at the schedule below.
Taking inspiration from actual royal photo shoots, these Anastasia shots by Alexandra Lee are a sight to behold.
The incredible cosplay—check out the detail on that dress—is by JediManda.
You can see more of Alexandra’s photography at her Patreon page.
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale, right, delivers to the Philadelphia Phillies during the first inning of a spring training baseball game Monday, March 19, 2018, in Fort Myers, Fla. Chris O'Meara AP Photo
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Heijnen, who co-founded the design collective Chemistry and Singapore gallery cafe Artistry , is as interested in the shops his feline subjects haunt as the cats themselves. His new book includes haikus and calligraphy alongside the images
Fire danger in Arizona is so bad we're seeing lots of fire restrictions. Some really messed up people's Memorial Day weekend plans. And it's about to get worse with more areas closing this week.
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A man was taken to hospital with serious injuries following an incident in Blacon this weekend.
North West Ambulance and officers from Cheshire police were called to Wyndham Road at around 4pm on Saturday (August 12) after receiving reports of a 'disturbance'.
A Cheshire police spokesperson told The Chronicle that a 29-year-old man was taken to Aintree Hospital with serious injuries but said they do not believe he was the victim of an assault.
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A plane travelling from Edinburgh to Venice has safely landed after declaring a mid air emergency 180 miles into its journey.
The Easyjet flight, EZY21KJ, left Edinburgh Airport at 14:36 and was scheduled to arrive in Venice at 18:10.
The flight map prior to the emergency. Image Planefinder.net
The plane called a mid-air emergency due to a technical problem before landing at Manchester.
A spokesman for Easyjet said: “EasyJet can confirm that flight EZY3386 from Edinburgh to Venice on 14 August diverted to Manchester due to a possible technical issue with the aircraft.
“The safety and wellbeing of our passengers and crew is easyJet’s highest priority.
“We would like to apologise to passengers for the inconvenience.”
The plane had travelled 180 miles before circling Slaithwaite.
The jury at Cosby's trial began deliberating Monday over whether he drugged and molested a woman more than a decade ago in a case t... . Bill Cosby walks from the Montgomery County Courthouse after jurors in Cosby's sexual assault trial ended first day deliberations without reaching a verdict in Norristown, Pa., Monday, June 12, 2017.
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OAKLAND, Calif. — Cam Gallagher hit a grand slam for his first career home run and second big league hit, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Oakland Athletics 6-2 on Monday night.
Gallagher's shot into the left-field seats in the sixth inning marked the first grand slam by a Royals rookie since Paulo Orlando connected in the first game of a doubleheader against Tampa Bay on July 7, 2015.
Jake Junis (5-2), recalled for his seventh stint with Kansas City this season, allowed two runs and four hits in six innings with two strikeouts and no walks.
The Royals moved into a second-place tie with the idle Twins, five games back of AL Central-leading Cleveland.
Findlay City Council's agenda for today's regular meeting includes a proposed ordinance that would split the position of city service-safety director.
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Police officers in Gresham are searching for a suspect who they said stabbed another man on a MAX platform Friday night.
Officers with the Gresham Police Department arrived at the scene at the East 162nd Avenue MAX station around 6 p.m. and learned a fight broke out on a westbound train and spilled out into the platform.
According to police, one man was sliced on the lower neck, near the shoulder, suffering non-life threatening injuries.
Investigators are still looking for the suspect in the attack. Police described the suspect as a white man in his 40s standing around 6 feet tall with a heavier build and numerous facial piercings.
Some MAX riders Friday night said the whole situation made them feel uneasy.
“This is very unsettling,” Sebastian Meighan said. “It’s like, you know, what if I was on that MAX.”
The MAX Blue Line was out of service after the incident for a short while.
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Republican legislators are seeking an end to daylight saving time. GOP state Representatives Samantha Kerkman and Michael Schraa introduced a bill last week that would eliminate daylight saving time in Wisconsin.
The move would mean state residents would no longer have to move their clocks ahead an hour in the spring. That would mean the sun would appear to rise earlier in the morning and set earlier on summer evenings.
Kerkman and Schraa say that the change would let people get an extra hour of sleep. They also say daylight saving time causes general confusion and forces kids to go to school in the dark.
Arizona and Hawaii currently don’t observe daylight saving time. Wisconsin adopted it following a 1957 statewide advisory referendum.
VALENCIA, Spain — The Egyptian Football Federation says Mohamed Salah's shoulder injury will not keep him out for longer than three weeks, meaning he should be fit to play at least some part in the country's World Cup campaign.
The Liverpool forward was injured in the first half of Saturday's Champions League final against Real Madrid and left the field in tears. Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said after the game that Salah's World Cup campaign was in jeopardy but the EFA gave an optimistic update on Wednesday after its president Hani Abu Reda, national team coach Hector Cuper and doctor Mohamed Abou El-Ela met with the forward in Valencia, where the 25-year-old is undergoing treatment and rehabilitation.
A post on the federation's Facebook page said that "the period of absence of Salah due to injury will not exceed three weeks."
That could still rule him out of Egypt's opening World Cup match on June 15 against Uruguay, with their second against hosts Russia coming four days later.
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Welcome to Hollyweed: Famous sign was changed on New Year's Eve
It’s one of the most famous signs in the world, conjuring up images of beautiful actors and blockbuster movies.
But the Hollywood sign in Los Angeles got an unexpected makeover this weekend, as unknown vandals changed it to read “Hollyweed” instead.
It’s speculated that the prank was celebrating the success of Proposition 64 in November, which legalised marijuana for recreational use in the state of California.
Sale and taxation of cannabis will kick off in 2018.
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Johannesburg: Rogers Cup finalists Elina Svitolina and Caroline Wozniacki have both moved a place up in the WTA Rankings released on Monday.
Svitolina defeated Wozniacki 6-4, 6-0 in Sunday`s final in Toronto to clinch her fifth title of the WTA Tour season.
Ukraine`s Svitolina is now fourth, one place ahead of Denmark`s Wozniacki, reports Sport24.
Meanwhile, Wimbledon champion Garbine Muguruza bumped down two slots to number six.
However, the top three with Karolina Pliskova, Simona Halep and Angelique Kerber remained unchanged.
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MILAN, March 31 Live coverage of European markets now available on cpurl://apps.cp./cms/?pageId=livemarkets
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**European equity index futures down 0.3-0.4 pct
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A man accused of attacking a Colombian family by yielding a bat and shouting "ISIS" and "terrorist," is back in court later this week.
Mark Phillips is charged with aggravated assault and assault with a weapon. The unprovoked attacked was recorded by the family's 13-year-old son and posted to social media in dramatic video.
The boy's father was treated at hospital for a cracked rib and bruising.
Phillips, from Toronto, will be back in court Dec. 15.
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SCRANTON -- In observance of Flag Day, the 9-11 Memorial Committee of Lackawanna County held a ceremony in Scranton.
People gathered at Courthouse Square in the city's downtown Wednesday where a parade of historic flags was narrated by students and an Army veteran spoke about the importance of this day.
For some veterans in attendance, ceremonies like these are what keep the memories of what helped shape our country alive.
The 9-11 Memorial Committee holds this ceremony every year to honor Flag Day.
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Maine Drug Agents Fight Opioid Epidemic, Meth Labs
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine drug agents aren’t just fighting a heroin epidemic. They’re also dealing with a growing meth problem.
Maine Drug Enforcement Agency Director Roy McKinney says the number of law enforcement responses to methamphetamine labs and discarded meth-making materials doubled to 125 in 2016. State law enforcement officials fear it’ll be even worse in 2017.
It was so bad that the state warned residents to be careful about picking up plastic soda bottles alongside roads. Discarded plastic bottles containing meth-making residue are dangerous to handle.
McKinney says heroin and other opioids remain the bigger problem, though. The number of opioid overdose deaths set another record in 2016 with an average of a death a day.
What’s hot again in the writing world? Typewriters!!!
Despite the shut down or revamping of all of the original typewriter manufacturers, there is a whole new generation of typewriter fans emerging.
CBS 11 reports some of those embracing the really old-school technology include street poets, public “type-ins” at bars, and even celebrities!
Albuquerque NM typewriter repairman John Lewis says he hasn’t seen so much business in years!
If you or someone you know owns an old typewriter that works or can be repaired, chances are it’s worth more now than ever before. Check on Ebay.
Hmm! Wonder if my mom still has the one that’s built into a carry-case? I need to make a call. Excuse me… :).
Speaking of typewriters, a new documentary on the subject, featuring Tom Hanks and pop star John Mayer will be out later in the summer.
LEXINGTON, Ky. — PJ Washington will return to Kentucky after withdrawing from the NBA draft, while teammates Wenyen Gabriel and Jarred Vanderbilt have decided to turn pro.
Washington, who participated in the NBA combine, posted a video on his social media accounts Wednesday that ended with the words "I'M BACK." The 6-foot-7 Dallas native will be the Wildcats' top returning scorer and rebounder next season after averaging 10.8 points and 5.7 rebounds as a freshman.
Vanderbilt and Gabriel later announced they would stay in the draft after receiving positive feedback.
Injuries limited the 6-9 Vanderbilt to just 14 games, but he averaged a team-high 7.9 rebounds with 5.9 points per game as a freshman. He did not attend the combine but says in a release the input he received during the draft process confirmed "that my time is now."
Based on the overnight low, simply covering plants with sheets or blankets should work. If it were to get much colder, experts recommend a heat source such as a row of Christmas lights along with covering the plants.
This is not a drill. Winter is coming. And it's coming Monday, according to the National Weather Service.
Greeley and other parts of the Front Range are expected to get snow Monday, marking the first snow of the season for Greeley.
The high temperature Monday is 39 degrees, so it's unclear whether snow will stick around.
The weather service says rain and snow is likely before 8 a.m., and then there's a chance of snow between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. The chance of snow will still be with us after 4 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. The overnight low will be 26.
There are some delays on the M50 southbound this morning due to a minor incident.
A car transporter is blocking the hard shoulder by junction 6 Blanchardstown which is leading to the slight delays.
Many cars are slowing down to look at the transporter which is affecting traffic.
Live Drive tweeted: "There is a car transporter on the M50 Southbound just after J6 Blanchardstown blocking the Hard Shoulder.
"There is a slight slow down back to J6 Blanchardstown due to rubbernecking."
Ryanair passengers face travel chaos as pilots vote for strike action
Elsewhere there are no major incidents to report across the city, traffic is moving well on almost all routes.
You can follow our liveblog below throughout the morning for the very latest traffic updates in all parts of Dublin as they happen.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Tennessee is joining more than a dozen other states in urging an appeals court to reinstate President Donald Trump’s revised travel ban.
State Senate Majority Leader Mark Norris, a Collierville Republican considering a bid for governor next year, lauded Attorney General Herbert Slatery’s office for filing a brief with the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco.
The states argue the ban falls within the president’s authority to block foreigners from the U.S. They also reject the argument that it targets Muslims.
Norris last year sponsored legislation to allow the General Assembly to hire its own attorneys to file a legal challenge seeking to halt the federal refugee resettlement program in Tennessee after Slatery and Gov. Bill Haslam declined to sue over the issue.
Dymotek Corp. was recognized for manufacturing excellence, including financial performance, quality, customer relations, employee relations, industry and public service, and technology )-- Dymotek Corporation , a provider of world-class plastic molding and assembly solutions, today announced that the company has been named Plastics News 2016 Processor of the Year. The award recognizes companies in the plastics industry for manufacturing excellence.
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YPSILANTI, Mich. (AP) - Elijah Minnie scored 16 of his 22 points in a close first half and Eastern Michigan used a big run in the second half to roll to a 58-41 win over Ball State on Saturday.
Minnie's layup gave the Eagles (13-10, 4-6 Mid-American) a 27-26 halftime lead. James Thompson IV scored the first five points on a 15-0 run and Minnie had six points, making it 56-36 with just over five minutes remaining. Ball State missed six shots and had three turnovers in a drought that last almost seven minutes.
Thompson and Tim Bond both had nine of their 11 points in the second half with Thompson also grabbing 14 rebounds. Bond had seven rebounds, four blocks, three steals and three assists.
Eastern Michigan shot 53 percent and held Ball State to 27 percent, blocking 13 shots.
Trey Moses had 17 points for Ball State (14-9, 5-5).
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ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Denver Broncos coach Gary Kubiak stepped down from his dream job on Monday because of health concerns, saying “the demands of the job are no longer a good fit for me.”
Kubiak missed a week of work in October after suffering a complex migraine, his second health scare in three years.
Kubiak went 24-11, including a victory in Super Bowl 50, but a 9-7 finish this season kept the Broncos out of the playoffs.
General manager John Elway said he was saddened and disappointed in Kubiak’s resignation, “but I understand and respect Gary for doing what’s right for him and his family.”
Elway now embarks on his third head coaching search in his six seasons as Broncos GM.
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CBS Corp’s airing of the 59th Annual Grammy Awards drew a 16.0 overnight rating on Sunday night, down slightly from last year, according to Nielsen data.
Last year’s Grammys show, which aired on a Monday night, drew a 16.1 overnight rating, translating to nearly 25 million viewers.
CBS will release viewership figures later on Monday.
The overnight rating measures 56 major markets in the United States, which represents about 70 percent of the country and is an early indication of what the final number will be.
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Perryman suffered an ankle injury during Sunday's preseason game and has been ruled out for the remainder of the contest.
The severity of the injury remains somewhat unclear. Perryman likely will use the next several days to meet with doctors and the team's medical staff to determine if he'll need surgery. As for now, it's wait and see.
Seniors at Gilbert High School hold 'power lessons in kindness' on National Walkout Day
A group of seniors at Gilbert High School elected not to walk out of school on Wednesday.
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The body of a man found in the St. John River has been positively identified as a missing Morrell Siding, N.B. man, RCMP say.
Earlier this month, on Aug. 2, a body was discovered close to Tobique Narrows. An autopsy and further investigation identified the remains as those of 42-year-old Tony Vaillancourt. Police say he had not been in contact with family or friends since April 9, 2017.
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The cause of death has not yet been determined, police say.
Anyone with information which could help in the investigation is asked to call RCMP at 506-473-3137.
The hope for committee members is that bicycles will be on the TRIBE Trail before the snow flies.
And really, it’s more than a hope for folks like Rick Kramer, Megan Gleason and Brian Quirk. They know that it is imperative the work on Phase 1 of the trail is completed soon.
That's because some of the grant money the committee that wants to connect existing trails in Mikkelson Park and the west-side Industrial Park is contingent on a fall completion day.
“We will be fine,” Kramer said. “It's something everyone involved in understands. It will get done.”
Excavation work for the first part of the trail — which includes parts of the Mikkelson Park trail, the Boy Scout Campground and Garnant Park — has been done for some time.
But officials are waiting for Croell Redi-Mix to free up one of its “pavers” to pour the concrete for the phase that runs from the park to Logan Street.
For more of this article, see Tuesday's New Hampton Tribune.
The DA says it will be leading a multi-party march to the Limpopo Treasury Department in Polokwane tomorrow against state capture.
JOHANNESBURG – The Democratic Alliance (DA) says it will be leading a multi-party march to the Limpopo Treasury Department in Polokwane tomorrow in a demonstration against state capture.
The DA's Mabine Seabe says President Jacob Zuma and the ANC have normalised the abuse of state coffers for self-gain while neglecting job creation.
Seabe says Limpopo is the best case study of this and that’s why they are joining hands with the Economic Freedom Fighters, UDM and Cope to demonstrate tomorrow.
“This march will be going through the streets of Polokwane through to the Treasury Department. The provincial government is on the brink of bankruptcy and this is directly an outcome of the ANC’s mismanagement and capture of various institutions in the province.”
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TORONTO -- Ontario's NDP leader says the party would spend $1.2 billion to provide dental coverage to an additional 4.5 million people if it wins the spring election.
Andrea Horwath says today that her party's plan -- called Ontario Benefits -- would provide coverage for students, seniors and people working jobs without dental benefits.
Horwath says an NDP government would raise the money to pay for the plan by increasing taxes on the wealthy and corporations.
The NDP leader also says that her party would run a deficit if elected but she would not provide any further details.
The announcement comes on the same day the province's Liberal government is set to outline its priorities heading into the election with a throne speech.
Ontario's election is expected to be held June 7.
Serena Williams will have to wait a little longer for her first match of 2017 after rain curtailed play Monday on the opening day of the ASB Classic.
Williams was due to play in evening session against unseeded Pauline Parmentier of France but steady rain made play impossible at the open-air stadium and the first-round match was postponed to Tuesday.
Venus Williams, a former champion in Auckland, is due to play New Zealand wildcard entry Jade Lewis on Tuesday.
In the only main draw matches completed Monday, Lucie Safarova beat Czech compatriot Denisa Allertov 6-1, 6-2 and Kurumi Nara of Japan beat Germany's Antonia Lottner 6-2, 6-2.
Naomi Osaka of Japan led Annika Beck of Germany 6-2, 2-1 when play was suspended.
Former No. 1-ranked Caroline Wozniacki is set to open against Nicole Gibbs of the United States.
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A group of northern Manitoba First Nations and Fairfax Financial Holdings have reached a deal to purchase and restore the Churchill rail line, a year after it was washed out by floodwaters.
The rail line is Churchill’s only land link to the south.
The agreement in principle transfers ownership of the rail line from OmniTRAX Inc. to Missinippi Rail Partners and Fairfax Financial Holdings.
Located on the shores of Hudson Bay, Churchill is an isolated northern community of about 900 people. The Manitoba town has long been a popular tourism destination for viewing polar bears, beluga whales and the northern lights.
But the loss of Churchill’s rail link to Winnipeg last spring dramatically drove up prices on everything from building supplies to food. CTV News reported in February that a four-litre jug of milk cost about $14.
Denver-based OmniTRAX said it couldn’t afford to fix the rail line, estimating that repairs would cost $43 million.
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Former Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi announced on Monday that he will pay for the medical treatment of former hockey goalkeeper Mansoor Ahmed.
“Shahid Afridi Foundation will bear all expenses of Mansoor’s treatment and won’t let him down,” Afridi said.
The former hockey goalkeeper has been suffering from a heart ailment for the last month and has been advised by doctors to travel abroad for treatment.
According to sources, Ahmed’s heart is functioning at 20 percent. His other organs have also started failing.
The goalie who was admitted in the ICU for 18 days had part of his medical bill paid by the customs (Rs500,000) and the remaining amount (Rs1 million) by the Pakistan Hockey Federation.
Earlier during an interview, Ahmed had appealed to the prime minister to pay for his treatment.
Ahmed is best remembered for saving the last penalty in the final of the 1994 Hockey World Cup against Netherlands, securing the win for Pakistan.
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Six months ago, a devastating earthquake struck parts of Mexico, including the capital, killing hundreds and leaving thousands without a place to live, study or work. The effectiveness of the earthquake recovery effort is being questioned.
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That call-and-response message was chanted over and over again as more than 1,300 protesters marched through downtown Ann Arbor on Saturday, April 15, making their way to the University of Michigan campus for a rally on the Diag. It was one of many "tax marches" happening throughout the United States and abroad, calling on U.S. President Donald Trump to publicly release his tax returns, while also calling for a fairer tax system.
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The Steelers had linebacker Ryan Shazier on their minds before Sunday night’s game against the Ravens as evidenced by the shirts and cleats referencing their injured teammate many of them wore during warmups.
After hours of twists and turns that eventually turned into a 39-38 comeback win, Shazier was still on their minds. The team called Shazier on FaceTime to include him in the celebration of the AFC North title
“We just told him that we got that crown for him,” defensive end Cameron Heyward said, via the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. “He was happy about it. I know a lot of guys were emotional about it. Sucks that he couldn’t be out there, but we just wanted to make him proud and get that ‘W’ for him.”
The Steelers also shared a video from Shazier on the team’s Twitter account. Shazier said that “you guys scared me, but we know how to pull it out.” Everyone hopes that will be the case for Shazier in his recovery from last week’s spinal injury as well.
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This event pairs beer with music, featuring performances from Sweet Sheiks, 4th Street Elevator, Bag Pipes and The Hungry Williams. Each set will be paired with a MCBL member beer. Hidden Kitchen will provide food.
Unlucky Sydney Swan premiership player Alex Johnson will play his first game for the season on Friday afternoon when he returns to the NEAFL with the Sydney Swans to play Sydney University at the SCG.
Johnson played nine games in the NEAFL last season after making a late-season comeback from five knee reconstructions but a groin injury has sidelined him this season.
Long way back: Alex Johnson has been named for the NEAFL this week. Photo: Janie Barrett
He had groin surgery in February after experiencing groin and hip pain and has overcome a couple of setbacks to again pull on his boots.
Johnson was named for the game and is expected to play provided he gets through the final training session for the week.
The luckless 26-year-old was a dynamic defender in the club's 2012 premiership win over Hawthorn in his 45th game aged just 20.
Armed U.S. troops are on the ground near the besieged Marawi City in the Philippines, but they are in a support role and not participating in fighting Islamic State militants, a Philippines military spokesman said on Wednesday. Government soldiers are seen onboard military vehicles driving along the main road of Amai Pakpak as government troops continue their assault against insurgents from the Maute group, who have taken over large parts of Marawi City, Philippines, June 13, 2017.
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PITTSBURGH (AP) – Authorities have arrested a woman they allege followed a man after an argument in a Pittsburgh bar and stabbed him to death near a convenience store.
Twenty-five-year-old Ashley Henchell is charged with criminal homicide and evidence tampering in the slaying in the Mount Washington neighborhood of the western Pennsylvania city.
Thirty-three-year-old Ryan Carosi was found bleeding on the ground near a CoGos shortly before 3:30 a.m. Sunday and was later pronounced dead at UPMC Mercy.
Authorities said investigators believe Henchell and another man argued with Carosi inside Satalio’s bar. They allege that she followed him outside, stabbed him multiple times, then threw away the knife, went home and showered and washed her clothes.
Court documents don’t list a defense attorney and a listed number for Henchell couldn’t be found Monday.
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Global commodities producers are hoping that China will order big lumps of iron, coal and copper in the new year to send prices higher.
The miners are banking on a boost in infrastructure spending, which they believe would offset the price declines caused by slowing growth in housing. China is the marginal buyer of every big commodity, but the idea that Chinese infrastructure can itself drive prices much beyond recent highs looks...
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1:19 Trump says he gets along well with Japanese prime minister
2:23 Konpa champ Gazzman Couleur and dISIP play Hollywood Live
0:54 Cubans executed by Castro regime on display in the European Parliament
0:58 Wade on Riley: 'I have nothing to squash, I'm thankful for what we were able to build here'
0:35 Dwyane Wade gets thunderous applause when taking the court against the Miami Heat
At its Community Ambassador of the Year dinner at Michael’s On East, Goodwill honored Jaime DiDomenico of Cool Today; Tim and Cynthia Holliday of Children’s World; Nate Jacobs of Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe; Sheriff Tom Knight; Maribeth Phillips of Meals on Wheels PLUS; and Bill Sterbinsky of SRQ Vets.
Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, center right, waves to supporters as he leaves a polling station in Istanbul, on Sunday, April 16, 2017. Turkish voters were casting their ballots Sunday in a historic referendum on whether to approve constitutional reforms that would greatly expand the powers of Erdogan.
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A teenager awaiting sentence after admitting committing terrorism offences has been arrested by police on another terror offence.
West Midlands Police said the 16-year-old was arrested on Saturday and is being questioned on suspicion of distributing a terrorist publication.
He is currently being held at a police station in the West Midlands under PACE legislation and the arrest was intelligence-led, with no immediate threat to the public.
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The youngster was 15 when he was charged in October with another terror offence after being stopped at Birmingham Airport in June.
He had been reported missing by his family.
West Midlands Police said the teenager is due to be sentenced at Stratford Youth Court, east London, on February 20, after having previously pleaded guilty to one count of preparing for terrorist acts under Section 5 of the Terrorism Act 2006 (attempting to travel).
NEW: Suspect arrested after trying to detonate inert explosives-laden van in downtown Okla. City, DOJ says. https://t.co/RXQIv6Uz6B - @kfor
Stassi Schroeder is proof that you don’t need to have a face full of makeup to look simply stunning! The Vanderpump Rules star touched down in Australia with her friend and was spotted looking gorgeous on her way out of the airport with minimal to no coverup on her beautiful face. Click through to see the pics!
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Aon Alleges Consulting Competitor Stole Trade Secrets
Law360, Springfield (October 6, 2017, 6:29 PM EDT) -- Human resources advising company Aon Consulting Inc. filed suit against competitor Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC in Illinois federal court on Thursday, alleging that Marsh Inc. improperly gained access to Aon’s collection of compensation data survey information and then used that information to provide compensation consulting services to its customers.
In its four-count complaint, Aon accused Marsh, an insurance brokerage and risk management company, of taking the data when it gained access to Aon’s secure website by using a participating organization’s username and password. Aon said...
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Train services into and out of Sydney are suffering delays due to 'urgent signal equipment repairs at Central'.
Though the issue has since been resolved, flow-on delays and disturbances can be expected on a number of rail networks.
Affected lines include the T1 North Shore, Northern & Western Line; the T2 Inner West & Leppington Line; the T3 Bankstown Line, the T8 Airport & South Line; and the Blue Mountains Line.
Train services into and out of Sydney are suffering delays due to 'urgent signal equipment repairs at Central'
These delays are expected to last up to 25 minutes.
Wynyard train station has reportedly been shut down and some services have also been cancelled.
Sydney Trains has said that its operations team is working on getting all trains back to operating on time.
More to come.
Though many will gather in downtown Mount Airy to ring in the new year, there are all sorts of ways to usher in 2017.
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Indianapolis Colts defensive back Andrew Williamson (36) and cornerback Quincy Wilson (31) run a drill at the Indianapolis Colts practice on Wednesday, June 14, 2017, at the Colts Complex. Sarah Stier/IndyStar
DUBAI—Kuwait’s pension fund is trying to force private-equity firm Abraaj Group into bankruptcy proceedings over allegedly not repaying a $100 million loan, according to a court document, upending efforts to save Dubai’s star investor.
In a document filed May 22 in the Cayman Islands court system, Kuwait’s Public Institution for Social Security says Abraaj is “substantially insolvent” and unable to repay the loan and $7 million interest by the agreed upon date, which is Sunday. The Kuwait fund has asked the court that Abraaj’s...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - Illinois lawmakers are entering the next-to-last day of their spring session and are optimistic about meeting their deadline for a state budget.
Budget negotiators won't say whether they'll be ready to take action on the spending plan when they convene Wednesday. But they say the operations side of an estimated $39 billion spending plan is in the hands of legislative leaders.
Democratic negotiators say questions remain over a capital construction plan. They are focusing on which projects are priorities and the source of funding.
Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner's call for a $248 million reconstruction of the Quincy veterans home is still in the mix.
Lawmakers also have a list of other unresolved issues. They include gun restrictions and a reinstatement of the death penalty added to legislation by Rauner.
Hundreds of families from the Kansas City area enjoyed a sunny day in Memorial Park Saturday morning as Raymore put on its annual Easter Festival.
Local Boy Scouts arrived early to distribute more than 15,000 plastic eggs filled with candy for the park’s big egg hunt. And within two minutes of the start of the hunt, not a single egg was left in sight.
Children this year also walked away with extra treats scattered out in the fields, including pre-packaged cotton candy, fruit snacks and crackers.
Families spent the rest of the morning getting photos with the Easter Bunny, visiting booths and playing games for prizes out in the park.
The yearly event is organized by the city’s Parks and Recreation Department with the help of several volunteers.
For more photos from Raymore’s 2017 Easter Festival, visit www.demo-mo.com.
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – Albany County Sheriffs arrested a custodian at Albany International Airport after a traveler said he touched her inappropriately.
Chandika Surajpal, 57-year-old, allegedly approached a woman waiting for her flight in the business center and then forcibly hugged, kissed and groped her.
Surajpal is facing a misdemeanor charge of forcible touching.
He was released on bail and is set to appear in court on Wednesday.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Nanjing Gaoke Co Ltd:
* SAYS IT SOLD 12.5 MILLION SHARES IN CITIC SECURITIES CO LTD , REPRESENTING 0.1 PERCENT OF TOTAL ISSUED SHARE CAPITAL, BETWEEN NOV 30 AND DEC 11 Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2nKNBVM Further company coverage: (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
× Eastbound 96th St. in Fishers opened up after serious crash
UPDATE – Just before 5:40 p.m., authorities in Fishers said 96th St. was back open after the crash.
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FISHERS, Ind. – Heads up if you’re traveling in Fishers Saturday evening, a serious crash has closed eastbound 96th St. at I-69.
Shortly before 5 p.m., officers were dispatched to that area on the report of a crash.
According to their Twitter, they are currently working to remove occupants and urge motorists to find another route.
The picture shows two ambulances at the scene. We will update this story once more information becomes available.
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The New York Times reported that at least eight women faced unwanted sexual advances from studio executive Harvey Weinstein, and they received monetary settlements and signed non-disclosure forms. But sexual harassment rumors have swirled around Weinstein for decades. Why has it taken so long for these rumors to be substantiated and made public?
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× Report: Smoothie King headquarters moving to Dallas
DALLAS — Rumors that Smoothie King is relocating its headquarters from Metairie to Dallas have proved true.
The Dallas Business Journal reports that the rapidly growing chain is moving to Irving, but will still maintain an office in Metairie and keep about 20 percent of its corporate team there.
It will also keep the naming rights to the New Orleans Smoothie King Center.
“Dallas offers the advantages of being a major food and beverage hub,” Smoothie King CEO Wan Kim told the Business Journal. “Smoothie King has a strong presence in the Dallas area with more than 50 locations, and the move will support our continued growth.”
Smoothie King currently has about 900 locations throughout the world. It hopes to expand to 1,000 locations by the end of this year.
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UPDATE -- The motorcyclist killed after striking a deer, then being run over by two vehicles, has been identified as a Hartford, Wisconsin man.
Richard Behling, 52, struck the deer about 7:30 p.m., Oct. 4, 2017, while riding on on County Highway P near O'Neill Road in the Township of Ashippun.
After being thrown to the pavement, Behling was struck by a car driven by a 56-year-old Ashippun woman and by a dump truck driven by 48-year-old Iron Ridge man, according to the Dodge County Sheriff's Office.
Behling died at the scene.
Bailiff To Hold New Year Reception
The Bailiff’s New Year’s Day Reception is moving to the Grand Hall of the Royal Court building today.
It is usually held in the Bailiff’s chamber, but it has proven so popular in recent years that it has been moved to the bigger room.
Sir Richard Collas is also hosting the event today – rather than yesterday – as New Year’s Day was a Sunday.
He says: “Whenever New Year’s Day falls on a Sunday, we hold the reception on the Monday.
“So those people who perhaps go out on a New Years Eve and don’t want to get up too early on New Year’s Day: they won’t have an excuse this year!
“We hope to see lots of people.”
The loyal toast will be held at midday, as usual.
Ginobili will sit out Friday's preseason game against the Kings to rest, Paul Garcia of Project Spurs reports.
As expected, the Spurs will monitor the veteran's workload during the preseason, though coach Gregg Popovich did indicate that Ginobili will return to action for Sunday's game against Denver.
Bank of Japan's (BOJ) new Deputy Governor Kikuo Iwata speaks at a news conference at the BOJ headquarters in Tokyo March 21, 2013. REUTERS/Toru Hanai
TOKYO Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Kikuo Iwata said on Thursday there is no need to buy U.S. Treasury debt now because the BOJ is able to achieve sufficient monetary easing through purchases of Japanese government bonds.
"We can achieve our 2 percent inflation target and seek an eventual exit from our quantitative easing program without buying U.S. Treasury debt," Iwata told parliament.
"Buying U.S. Treasury debt unnecessarily would be interpreted as currency intervention," which falls under the jurisdiction of the finance ministry, he said.
Iwata made the comments when asked by an opposition party lawmaker whether the BOJ, having dried up market liquidity through its massive purchases of Japanese government bonds, would embark on other steps such as buying U.S. Treasury debt.
(Reporting by Leika Kihara; Editing by Chris Gallagher)
April 3 Heidrick & Struggles International Inc :
* Heidrick & Struggles announces CEO Tracy Wolstencroft to take medical leave of absence
* Heidrick & Struggles International Inc - executive vice president Krishnan Rajagopalan appointed acting CEO
* Heidrick & Struggles International Inc - will take a three-month leave of absence for treatment of a benign lung condition Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Tracy Fender knows what it's like to need and ask for help. But after graduating from the Topeka Rescue Mission's "Servants in Training" program a little more than a year ago, the receptionist at the mission's distribution center has been able to put her skills to work to help others get or find the help they need.
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Mike Livingston, foreman with All Good Companies, trims grass under the hot sun on Monday, June 12, 2017, in Albany, N.Y. Mike Livingston, foreman with All Good Companies, trims grass under the hot sun on Monday, June 12, 2017, in Albany, N.Y. A man rides his bike along the Hudson River bike path on Sunday, June 11, 2017, in Albany, N.Y. A man rides his bike along the Hudson River bike path on Sunday, June 11, 2017, in Albany, N.Y. Eric Adams 9, left and his brother Robert Adams 11, enjoy a cooling ice cream cone from Kurver Kreme on Central Avenue Monday June 12, 2017 in Colonie, N.Y. Eric Adams 9, left and his brother Robert Adams 11, enjoy a cooling ice cream cone from Kurver Kreme on Central Avenue Monday June 12, 2017 in Colonie, N.Y. Thursday Night: A chance of showers, mainly after 3am.
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Dan Ives, GBH Insights head of technology research, and Michael Graham, Canaccord Genunity senior equity analyst, discuss how the latest data misuse scandal is affecting Facebook.
Two schools within the Lincoln County Schools district received "low performing" designations from the state and now have to implement improvement plans - G.E. Massey Elementary School and F.D. "Jack" Kiser Intermediate School, both in Lincolnton. School improvement plans for those two schools were developed by assistant superintendent of curriculum and instruction Dr. Rhonda Hager and will be submitted to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.
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× Pup News (Kitten Edition): Meet Rahjah
Meet Rahjah! This two-month-old, domestic medium-hair kitten and her 2 siblings were brought in to the Louisiana SPCA by a good Samaritan. She’s a sweet little fluff with a unique feature – she’s polydactl which means she has extra toes on her paws! Rahjah is a available for $50 every weekend in August during the Wet Nose Weekends adoption promo.
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BEIJING—A student at an elite Chinese university accused the school of trying to muzzle her #MeToo activism in a surprising open letter that set off a scramble by the country’s censors.
In the letter, which began circulating online Monday, Yue Xin said she joined other Peking University students in submitting an open-records request about a 20-year-old rape allegation involving a then-professor. The school rejected the request last Friday, the letter said, and two days later a university official burst into her room late at...
Forensic experts have arrived to examine a crime scene in a Sheffield suburb this morning.
A number of police cordons are in place in Fir Vale, with police activity centred around Wensley Street and Hinde House Crescent.
Forensic experts in Fir Vale
Wensley Market, a corner shop on Hinde House Crescent is taped off and a number of surrounding streets are under police guard.
Forensic experts, dressed in protective white suits, masks and shoes, are in the city suburb examining the areas within the police cordons.
A number of police evidential markers have been placed within the cordons.
Details of the incident under investigation have not yet been released by South Yorkshire Police.
In this Monday, Jan. 9, 2017 photo, John Stimberis eyes the avalanche zones on Granite Mountain in Wash., as an indicator for daily conditions. Stimberis is an avalanche forecasting and control supervisor for the Washington State Department of Transportation at Snoqualmie Pass.
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Victor Moses, five others land in Uyo for Cameroon clash
Victor Moses, Leon Balogun, Moses Simon, Anthony Nwakaeme, John Ogu, Uche Agbo and Aaron Samuel landed in Uyo ahead of Nigeria’s World Cup qualifying clash against Cameroon on September 1.
They landed aboard Air Peace Quo P4 7338 alongside Goal Nigeria's Chief Editor Shina Oludare on Tuesday afternoon.
Just landed in Uyo with Moses Simon, Anthony Nwakaeme, Leon Balogun, Aaron Samuel and John Ogu #SoarSuperEagles . pic.twitter.com/iUtNZNvUD9 — 'Shina Oludare (@sportingshina) August 29, 2017
They are expected to join the rest of the squad, led by John Obi Mikel for the day’s training at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium by 5pm.
The first leg of the clash is scheduled for Friday in Uyo while Cameroon play host to Gernot Rohr's men three days later in Yaounde.
Nigeria top Group B with six points - four points ahead of second placed Indomitable Lions.
(LONDON) – Nearly 200 women traveled from Scotland to England for an abortion last year, according to the BBC.
The British Pregnancy Advisory Service said this highlights how difficult it can be for women north of the border to obtain late-stage terminations.
The law currently allows the procedure up to 24 weeks of pregnancy. More than 70 percent of the 180 women who traveled south were at least 20 weeks pregnant.
The Scottish government said it was looking at improving abortion services, the BBC reported.
The 1967 Abortion Act made it legal for women to have an abortion up until 24 …read more
More than 45 people recently killed during air strikes by the Saudi and US-backed coalition in Yemen.
Four years of war in Yemen show no sign of relenting - especially from the air.
Saudi-led coalition air strikes have killed at least 45 people in the past week - including wedding party guests, women and children.
As in previous attacks that killed a large number of civilians, the Saudis promised to investigate.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres strongly condemned the killings, which also included the Houthi rebels' second in command.
Both the Houthis and coalition leaders are being urged to negotiate peace.
What more can the international community do?
Presenter: Jane Dutton
Guests:
Hussain al-Bukhaiti - pro-Houthi journalist
Nabeel Khoury - former US diplomat and deputy chief of mission in Yemen for the State Department
Noha Aboueldahab - visiting fellow at the Brookings Doha Center
Source: Al Jazeera News
McCann was placed on the 10-day disabled list with right knee soreness, Jake Kaplan of the Houston Chronicle reports.
It's unclear when the issue cropped up on the veteran backstop, but it's apparently serious enough to warrant a trip to the disabled list. He remains without a timetable for his return at this point, though the earliest date he could rejoin the Astros would be August 24th. With Evan Gattis (concussion) also on the shelf, Juan Centeno will take over primary catching duties, with Max Stassi's contract being selected from Triple-A to work as his backup.
A nuisance Northampton town centre flat has been shut and its tenant booted out by police following complaints over disorderly behaviour.
The closure order, granted under the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014, was imposed on Flat 32, Bedford Mansions, Derngate, Northampton, on Friday (August 11).
Northampton Magistrates' Court heard the occupant had been engaging in disorderly, offensive or criminal behaviour in the flat that was "a serious nuisance to local residents and members of the public".
PC Andy Ayres said: “Officers from Northampton Neighbourhoods Team worked with Optivo Homes and residents to build a picture of the activities at this address. This demonstrates our commitment to protect people from harm by working with our partners for the benefit of the whole community.”
The premises will be closed for three months.
A woman has climbed the base of the Statue of Liberty and seven people have been arrested on Liberty Island, all of whom are believed to be protestors, law enforcement sources told CNN.
At one point, the woman walked back and forth under Lady Liberty’s sandal and then sat down and appeared to unfurl a small flag or banner. The other protesters held a banner over the railing at the base of the statue.
Law enforcement officials were seen mounting a ladder to the base of the statue and talking to the woman, who was sitting in the folds of the statue’s gown.
Liberty Island has been evacuated while they attempt to get her down, according to Jerry Willis with the National Park Service.
The NYPD says three of its emergency service units and a harbor unit are on scene.
Check back for updates on this story.
Two important roads in Victoria, namely Triq ta’ l-Għajn, starting from Tomb’s Square and leading to Fontana, and Triq Sir Arturo Mercieca need urgent patching, if not a radical resurfacing exercise.
Another road coming to mind is the one leading from the Gozo General Hospital to the main road. Two large manhole covers rise above the road surface in busy thoroughfare, forcing vehicles to swerve abruptly to steer clear.
The roads department should take swift action.
During the landing flare at the airport in Campbellsville, Kentucky, the pilot reported that it “felt like the air was sucked out from under the plane.”
The Bellanca 1730-A landed hard on the main landing gear, bounced and touched down again, buckling the nose landing gear. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall.
The pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
Probable cause: The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
NTSB Identification: GAA15CA054
This April 2015 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others.
MADISON, Miss. (WJTV) – Germantown was trying to improve to 3-0 in 2-5A with a home game against Holmes County Central.
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An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.8 rocked St Kitts and Nevis early Monday, but there are no reports of injuries or damage.The Trinidad-based Seismic Research Unit says the tremor was recorded at 1:23 am (local time) at a latitude of 17.48 N, longitude of 61.20 W at depth of 10 km."It's the strongest I ever felt. I thought it was my dogs under the bed. It was strong," said former Miss St Kitts, Sudeakka Francis, in a post on her Facebook page.The centre of the quake was located 83 km north-east of St John's, Antigua; 141 km north-north-east of Point-Pitre, Guadeloupe and 171 km east of Basseterre.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is pushing back on claims that President Donald Trump’s travel ban is soon set to expire.
Rugby Golf Club
Rugby Golf Club held the Lennon Open on Saturday (June 10). The annual event is open to members and non-members, this year’s event was attended by 99 players with nine from visiting golf clubs.
The winner on the day was member Jason Colin. Jason joined the club in 2010 and has been a great addition to the growing membership at Clifton Road.
Jason’s score on the day was a fantastic net 64 off a 19 handicap. Runner-up was Richard Wlodarczyk, who lost on count back to Jason.
Other places went to Lewis Hertherington, Adam White, Andrew Jarman and Robert Townsend.
The club has a number of activities planned for both members and non-members.
Marshall (ankle) indicated that he's been running pain-free on his surgically-repaired ankle for weeks, Brady Henderson of ESPN reports.
Not only is Marshall on the mend from ankle surgery, but the receiver recently revealed that he's also recovering from toe surgery to address an injury he claims has been bothering him since 2015. Marshall was originally going to wait until he retired to fix this latter concern, but it made sense to take care of it this offseason since he was already facing a lengthy recovery time from the ankle injury. With both of these issues now mostly behind him, Marshall can direct his full attention to carving out a role in the Seahawks offense after signing with Seattle on Tuesday.
GFW has posted the following to the official Impact Wrestling website:
GFW has concluded its internal consideration of the events surrounding the suspension of Alberto El Patron. While it is apparent that initial reports unfairly characterized El Patron’s involvement in the incident in the Orlando airport, we are nonetheless disappointed with the manor in which he dealt with this situation; we expect more decorum from all on the GFW roster, especially the World Champion.
We have communicated with El Patron our decision to strip him of his championship title. No decision has been taken as to the date on which he will be reinstated to the roster, the conditions of which are a private matter between the company and El Patron.
SEATTLE — The Seattle City Council on Monday unanimously approved a $1 million legal defense fund for immigrants and refugees who live or work in the city. The King County Council passed $750,000 for similar legislation.
President Donald Trump’s executive orders “will dramatically increase the number of people seeking legal representation in courts,” according to the Seattle City Council’s website, and “immigrants & refugees have no legal right to representation in immigration court.”
The sponsors of the ordinance, council members Lorena Gonzalez and Tim Burgess, said that nearly 1 in 5 residents in Seattle is foreign-born, and that the Seattle area is among the 20 U.S. metropolitan areas with the largest populations of undocumented immigrants.
The King Council Council on Monday also approved a $750,000 fund to support key immigrant and refugee serving organizations throughout the county.
According to the county council, the funds will be distributed in three main areas:
USD/CHF Daily Outlook Daily Pivots: (S1) 1.0033; (P) 1.0059; (R1) 1.0086; More..... USD/CHF's rebound from 0.9860 is still in progress and intraday bias stays on the upside. Sustained trading above 55 day EMA (now at 1.0040) will pave the way for a test on 1.0342 high. On the downside, below 0.9985 minor support will turn focus back to 0.9860 short term bottom instead. In the bigger picture, prior rejection from 1.0327 resistance argues that USD/CHF is staying in a medium term sideway pattern. In any case, decisive break of 1.0342 resistance is needed to confirm underlying strength. Otherwise, we'll stay neutral in the pair first. In case of another fall, we'd expect strong support from 0.9443/9548 support zone. Meanwhile firm break of 1.0342 will target 38.2% retracement of 1.8305 to 0.7065 at 1.1359. Subscribe to our daily and mid-day newsletter to get this report delivered to your mail box
EUR/USD – 1.1221.. Euro is trading in familiar territory after swinging below and above the 1.1200 mark in last 3 consecutive sessions this week. Despite yesterday’s jump after release of lower-then-expected U.S. CPI and retail sales and hitting a 7-month …
A video of a Chicago man wielding a screwdriver while covered in blood has gone viral over the weekend.
At one point, the suspect, identified as Jeff Reyes by Media Takeout , lunges at a women and chases a man.
In two different streams, the man holds his phone and records himself threatening to stab women with his screwdriver. Witnesses can be heard discussing three women the man had already stabbed.
Eventually, an unidentified woman with a metal pipe and several other men start to walk the man back. Chicago police then arrive and detain the man, who denies the claims witnesses make about him stabbing several women.
Later on in the video, the man records himself surrounded by many officers and patrol vehicles. He then turns the camera back on himself and captures an extreme close up of his bloody nose, mouth, chin and chest.
Several sources cited the man is affiliated with a Chicago gang, yet no additional information on his gang activity or pending criminal charges have been released.
U.S. court filings show that debtors for Toys "R" Us have received multiple non-binding offers for the Canadian division of the troubled retailer.
The bankruptcy documents say debtors had reached out to more than 20 interested parties in a bid to sell off the 82 stores in Canada as the toy retailer looks to wind down operations.
The debtors say a number of parties signed non-disclosure agreements and received access to an electronic data room for the potential bids, and that they are actively negotiating with some of them.
The filings say debtors are looking to combined up to 200 of the best-performing U.S. stores with the Canadian sell-off, as first mentioned by Toys "R" Us CEO David Brandon last week, and have initiated conversations about the combined sale.
MGA Entertainment, the California company behind Bratz dolls and other toys, confirmed last week that its CEO Isaac Larian and affiliated investors was a bidder for the Toys "R" Us Canada operations.
Some good news for some of the youngest workers in the metro. KCTV5’s Gina Bullard shows us which cities are best for your teen's summer job.
Look: There’s a lot of stuff happening right now. A lot of really scary, frightening stuff.
This won’t make you forget any of it, but if you need a break from all that stuff, here are some dogs taking turns hitting a balloon up in the air like they were playing volleyball:
this is what u needed to see today pic.twitter.com/9vmk56eBkl — Ⓙⓔⓢⓢⓘⓒⓐ Ⓟⓐⓨⓝⓔ (@JP_1816) August 11, 2017
Aside from it being adorable, it also ends with the dogs popping in the balloon, which is perfect.
BERLIN — German prosecutors have indicted a Pakistani man on charges of spying for an Iranian intelligence agency.
Federal prosecutors said Monday that the 31-year-old, identified only as Syed Mustufa H. due to German privacy rules, was in contact with the unnamed spy agency since 2011.
In a statement, prosecutors said the man began spying on the former head of a group that promotes German-Israeli relations by July 2015 at the latest.
He is alleged to have received money in return for passing on information obtained about the ex-head of the German-Israeli Society.
South Congaree Police announced they've gotten thousands of dollar’s worth of heroin off the streets.
Police confirm death of notorious Delta armed bandit
The Delta police command on Monday said its operatives had killed a notorious suspected armed robber simply known as “Tompolo”. The state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Andrew Aniamaka, who confirmed the death of the suspected robber, however, added that three of his accomplices escaped with bullet wounds. Aniamaka said police detectives from Enerhen division in Uvwie local government area near Warri, foiled a robbery attack following a distress call and in the ensuing gun duel, killed Tompolo, on April 9.
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Struggling to keep up with your New Year's resolution of getting fit? Terry Crews provides his top fitness tips for a busy lifestyle.
Donald Trump is #trending with neo-Nazis and white nationalists on Twitter.
A new report on online extremism found that haters on Twitter are obsessed with Donald Trump, and tweet about him more than nearly anything else.
The study, from George Washington University’s Program on Extremism, blamed the GOP’s hater-in-chief for fueling the fires of haters online.
His rise to the Republican presidential nomination mirrored the rise in viral hate — with the popularity of Nazi and nationalist accounts spiking more than 600% between 2012 and today.
Having lost three grand finals to date, you wouldn't blame the Wanderers for getting a little bit distracted by that history.
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But with yet another fresh-faced squad embarking on a finals campaign, the players insist their minds are solely focused on their finals future and not their past.
Though this is both Terry Antonis and Jack Clisby's first season with Western Sydney, the duo clearly aren't concerned about the record of their new club in finals and that the issue hasn't been raised.
"There's been no talk about it as of yet," Clisby said.
"We'll probably try to stay away from last year's games and focus on this week."
The duo feeling confident about knocking off Brisbane Roar when they face off in the first elimination final on Friday.
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A PACKED programme of activities will be ready for families to enjoy at Fun in The Park tomorrow.
The free event, at Horndean’s Merchistoun Hall, is welcoming those near and far to enjoy a day of outdoor fun from 10am onwards.
Activities and outdoor play will be provided by the Rural Areas Play Project (RAPP) team from East Hampshire District Council.
In the morning the team will set up a lawn full of toys and remain in marquees leading crafty sessions.
In the afternoon, families can build dens and create natural art.
Event manager Brendan Charles said: ‘We are hoping for glorious weather, but just to be on the safe side we will have up two large marquees.
‘There is plenty of on-site parking and a great summer food menu to enjoy.’
Charges will made for refreshments only.
Call (023) 9259 7114 or visit merchistounhall.btck.co.uk to find out more about Fun in the Park.
LONDON, June 15 (Reuters) - British upholstered furniture retailer DFS Furniture warned on Thursday that it would not meet profit expectations for the current year, blaming a weakening trading environment.
The firm said it now expected to make core earnings of 82-87 million pounds ($106-$111 million).
DFS said the trading environment had recently weakened beyond its expectation, with significant declines in store footfall leading to a material reduction in customer orders.
"We believe these demand effects are market-wide, in line with industry indicators, and are linked to customer uncertainty regarding the general election and the uncertain macroeconomic environment," it said. ($1 = 0.7849 pounds) (Reporting by James Davey, Editing by Paul Sandle)
A new round of proposed U.S. sanctions on Russia is evidence of an internal political struggle in the United States, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday during his annual question and answer session with Russian citizens.
MOSCOW: A new round of proposed U.S. sanctions on Russia is evidence of an internal political struggle in the United States, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday during his annual question and answer session with Russian citizens.
The U.S. Senate voted overwhelmingly on Wednesday for new sanctions to punish Russia for its alleged meddling in the 2016 U.S. election, and to force President Donald Trump to get Congress' approval before easing any existing sanctions.
Putin said Washington's policy of imposing sanctions on Moscow on various pretexts had always been to try to contain Russia.
(Reporting by Christian Lowe and Alexander Winning; Writing by Dmitry Solovyov; Editing by Andrew Osborn)
GLOUCESTER (WHDH) - Dozens began the new year by helping out a good cause and taking an icy plunge on Sunday.
Participants joined in “Pete’s Plunge” to honor former Boston College baseball player Pete Frates, whose battle with ALS captured national headlines and raised millions of dollars for research to help cure the disease.
Those who attended ran into freezing ocean waters at Good Harbor Beach in Gloucester to raise money for ALS research.
“It was absolutely worth it, anything for a great cause like this,” said one participant.
Pete Frates himself also attended the New Year’s Day event.
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The Tesla CEO hasn’t been shy about the massive threat he believes AI could pose to humanity, but now he’s taken to Twitter to frame that threat in a new context.
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Young readers at Girls Inc. talk about their new library at the Dorothy Hyatt Center on Kolb Avenue
Alicia Cline filed the federal lawsuit against a private jail services provider last year, claiming she was the target of discrimination because she isn't Native American. Cline worked at Community Alternatives of the Black Hills in Rapid City.
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Gregory Costanzo, 54, of Tarentum, Pa., allegedly told officers that he stood naked in a window in his apartment and harassed a group of elementary students walking to school because "little girls turn him on." ( A group of elementary students ages 9 through 11, on their way to school in western Pennsylvania, received an unwanted lesson in the male anatomy as a man wearing not a stitch of clothes got their attention and then drew attention to his full state of undress.
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Thanks to Morry Fuller for the following WWE live event results from Monday's show in Bowling Green, Kentucky:
* Tyler Breeze, Fandango and Mojo Rawley defeated The Ascension and Jinder Mahal
* WWE United States Champion Kevin Owens retained over Sami Zayn
* Luke Harper defeated Erick Rowan
* Shinsuke Nakamura defeated Dolph Ziggler
* SmackDown Women's Champion Naomi retained over Natalya, Tamina Snuka, Carmella, Charlotte Flair and Becky Lynch in a Six-Pack Challenge
* SmackDown Tag Team Champions The Usos retained over American Alpha
* WWE Champion Randy Orton retained over AJ Styles and Baron Corbin in a Triple Threat
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A spiritual speaker will be featured in Learn to Pray and Heal, a free talk from 3 to 4 p.m. Oct. 14 at First Church of Christ, Scientist in Carson City.
The speaker, Nate Frederick, is a spiritual adventurer who has traveled the globe sharing healing insights, documenting spiritual experiences and performing music. Now, as a Christian Science practitioner, he commits himself to doing what he loves most — praying with others and experiencing the healing power of God's love.
Organizers of the talk say the event is not intended to convert people to become Christian Scientists but to provide an introduction for anyone who may know little or nothing about it.
The church is at 110 Clear Creek Ave., just east of Western Nevada Supply. Child care and parking will be provided.
For information, call 775-883-6913 or 775-883-2178, or go to http://www.cscarsoncity.org. Christian Science Church, Carson City also is on Facebook. A video featuring Frederick is at https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ng5qLENWNeE.
In the Middle Ages, it was thought that the four humors, or temperaments, controlled everything from your health to your attitude toward life. This morning we'll enjoy a symphony by Carl Nielsen inspired by these Four Temperaments.
Nike Popoola The National Pension Commission has said any infrastructure project where funds from the Contributory Pension Scheme will be invested must satisfy its stipulated criteria. This was stated by the Head, Investment Supervision Department, PenCom, Ehimeme Ohioma, during his presentation on, “Pension funds for economic development: Investing pension funds in infrastructure.” He specifically said, […]
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Image caption The Invest NI Chief Executive was writing in a 'Brexit and Northern Ireland: Fact vs. Fiction' article in The Huffington Post
The head of Invest NI has hit back at "pundits pedalling an image of a Northern Ireland on the brink of economic calamity."
Alastair Hamilton made his comments in an article for the Huffington Post which was published in the US last week.
He wrote: "Clearly Brexit will pose challenges for all of UK and Europe, but it is high time people's opinion of Northern Ireland was based on facts and not fiction."
Mr Hamilton stated Northern Ireland is "thriving" and June's referendum has not "stopped the flow" of foreign direct investment.
However he conceded: "We acknowledge what happens in the coming months and years remains to be seen."
Celebrating the 70th Independence Day of Pakistan, Pakistani Rangers today gifted a box of sweets to the Border Security Force (BSF) on the Indian side of Attari/Wagah border here. (Representative Image: IE)
Celebrating the 70th Independence Day of Pakistan, Pakistani Rangers today gifted a box of sweets to the Border Security Force (BSF) on the Indian side of Attari/Wagah border here. Security personnel of both the sides hugged and shook hands with each other, besides sharing pleasantries for a few minutes, officials said. Pakistani Wing Commander Bilal shook hands with BSF Commandant Sudeep during the sweet giving ceremony to mark Pakistan’s Independence Day celebration at the Joint Check Post of Attari/Wagah border, they said. The BSF personnel would offer traditional Indian sweets to their Pakistani counterparts on the 71st Independence Day of India tomorrow, they added.
Polish firm Credit Value Investments (CVI), which specializes in private debt financings, has up to EUR 200 million available for funding Romanian companies this year.
The company wants to consolidate its profile as a debt investor in Romania and aims to close at least 10 deals this year, according to CVI Romania general manager Ciprian Nicolae, local Ziarul Financiar reported.
Last year, CVI invested EUR 12 million in bonds issued by local real estate developer Impact and another EUR 20 million in bonds issued by One United Properties, a residential and office developer. The company is now close to finalizing its third financing to a local food processing company.
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Thomas Kevin Keoni Teehan, president and CEO of SOLREV Energy Inc. and former president and CEO of Island Energy Inc., pleaded not guilty to charges of theft on Nov. 29.
Randy G. Sager, president of Reaction Co., reported to the Guam Police Department on March 16, 2016, that Teehan had conducted questionable dealings with several business owners on Guam. Michael A. Mendiola, owner of Isla Logistics, reported that Teehan allegedly attempted to pay a debt in the amount of $9,655.30 via wire transfer on Nov. 6, 2014. Mendiola assumed the payment was made and provided his freight services . . .
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It could be a tough day for drivers in the Mankato area. The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for southern and central Minnesota, with a wintery mix of freezing drizzle and snow expected Monday.
Forecasters say flurries in the early going will change over to a mix of freezing drizzle and snow. Mankato and the surrounding area should expect up to two inches of accumulation, but areas around and north of St. Cloud and Cambridge could get as much as five inches.A foot may fall in northern Minnesota.
The icing is likely to impact the evening commute locally.
Late tonight the winds are expected to pick up and meteorologists say blowing snow may cause problems for drivers.
Police are trying to figure out how a 3-year-old boy got hold of a gun before he accidentally shot his cousin.The 9-year-old girl was rushed to a Chicago hospital in good condition Saturday with a gunshot wound to the arm.Police said they have not arrested anybody, and they aren't sure who the gun even belongs to,Chicago police are investigating the incident.Watch the video to see what neighbors had to say about the frightening situation.
DeLAND, Fla. - A 19-year-old DeLand man is accused of repeatedly sexually battering two young girls, according to the Volusia County Sheriff's Office.
Deputies said the 5- and 6-year-old victims gave consistent and detailed accounts of abuse at the hands of Orion Sullivan.
Sullivan was the subject of a sex crime investigation in 2014 when he was 16 years old, but he denied any wrongdoing and the case was suspended due to lack of evidence, according to a news release. The victim in that case was a 1-year-old girl, authorities said.
Sullivan was arrested Monday afternoon on two counts of sexual battery on a victim less than 12 years old. He's being held without bail at the Volusia County Jail.
Deputies said anyone with information about any additional victims should call the department's child exploitation unit at 386-323-3574.
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Netball captains (L-R) Kim Green of Giants Netball, Courtney Bruce of West Coast Fever, Kate Maloney of Melbourne Vixens, Gabi Simpson of Queensland Firebirds, Geva Mentor of Sunshine Coast Lightning, Leana De Bruin of Adelaide Thunderbirds, Abbey McCulloch of NSW Swifts and Madi Robinson of Magpies Netball during the season launch in Sydney, Monday, April 23, 2018. Photo: Peter Rae
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June 14, 2017
Father Samuel Okwuidegbe, a Jesuit who was kidnapped for three days in April while on his way to give a retreat in Onitsha, Nigeria, has discussed his experience on the website of Africa’s Jesuit superiors.
“In all these things God revealed to me that I was never abandoned while in the forest, even if I was out of reach and in danger, that God heard the prayers and was with me,” he said. “I was in the valley of the shadow of death and God intervened with all these prayers from people all over the world. If it were not for all these prayers, I would not have survived this ordeal.”
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Gordon Ramsay isn't exactly a model of restraint or, uh, self-censorship -- just ask Jimmy Fallon. So, it should come as no surprise that the notoriously shouty chef is unleashing his blisteringly blunt flavor of criticism in response to fans' cooking photos on Twitter. And, yes, it's exactly as great as it sounds.
As a report by Munchies explains, the acid-tongued celebrity chef and entrepreneur is harshly critiquing photos of the food they just cooked. Basically, it's like Kitchen Nightmares, Hell's Kitchen, and MasterChef, but in this case, Ramsay's wrath is condensed to 140 characters. That, of course, doesn't make it any less devastating. Here are a few examples:
Lyon allowed three goals on 23 shots over two periods in a 4-3 shootout loss to the Senators on Saturday.
The Flyers stole a point with two third-period goals, including one with just seconds remaining on the clock, but Philadelphia is still searching for a goaltender to replace the injured Brian Elliott (lower-body). Fortunately, the Flyers are hopeful Elliott will return as early as Tuesday. It cannot happen soon enough as Flyers starting goaltenders have yielded 17 goals in the last four games, all losses, since Elliott went down with his injury.
Cars are more than just a mode of transportation today. With the advancement of in-car technology, they now provide for entertainment and utility like never before. But there are several features that have made our lives easier in our daily commutes, there are also those that seem a bit unnecessary. Drivers and passengers can perhaps have a similar in-car experience in the absence of many such features we'll talk about.
“The idea for Monterey Pop, a model for subsequent rock music festivals from Woodstock to Bonnaroo, emerged from a conversation in early 1967 among Paul McCartney, the record producer Lou Adler and the folk rock band the Mamas and the Papas. They weren’t thinking of the war; they were thinking of music — in particular, why rock wasn’t considered an art form alongside the likes of jazz.”
Santa, we would really appreciate it if you started paying attention right about now. There's a lot of stuff we want. Coach has been bringing its A-game this year, especially when it comes to gift-worthy must haves. Its cheeky designs and luxe materials make for items that you'll cherish for years to come. We curated a collection of our favorite products from the brand that we're currently dreaming of around the clock. Anybody would be happy to open these goodies on Christmas morning, we have no doubt. Hey, if Coach is good enough for Selena Gomez, it's good enough for us.
Come celebrate the 3rd annual NW Mural Masters event, featuring several local graffiti and street artists from the Northwest and beyond this weekend! The 2017 NW Mural Masters will take place alongside Burien's Wild Strawberry Festival and the Discover Burien Father's Day Car Show. The Art Alley is a designated alleyway between 4th Ave SW and 6th Ave SW in the SW 152nd Alley.
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House Majority Whip Steve Scalise was among the victims of a shooting at a YMCA field where Republican Capitol Hill lawmakers were having baseball practice Wednesday.
The FBI held a press conference saying the suspect, 66-year-old James Hodgkinson from Illinois, was living in a white van and has been in the Washington, D.C. area since March.
The FBI confirmed that Hodgkinson died due to multiple shots to the torso. They also issued a "seeking information" poster on Hodgkinson.
The Washington Post says Hodgkinson was charged in April 2006 with battery and aiding damage to a motor vehicle, but the charges were dismissed.
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Round five of Monster Energy AMA Supercross takes place this Saturday, February 3, in Oakland, California. Action kicks off with Daniel Blair and Jim Holley hosting qualifying live from the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum beginning at 12:50 p.m. EST/9:50 a.m. PST on Racer X Online and Supercrosslive.com. FS1 (FOX Sports 1) will carry live coverage of round five beginning at 7:00 p.m. EST/4:00 p.m. PST.
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Two men viciously brawled on a train before bizarrely ending their fisticuffs by hugging each other.
Video footage shot on a mobile phone by another passenger showed an older man stood over the younger who was seated - and rant at him.
He lashed back that the older man was "getting in my face" and called him a "junkie" in the exchange in the train carriage late at night in Sydney, Australia.
The older man replied: "I hate drugs" - before adding: "You're an evil a*****e, stay away from me."
The younger man then hit out with a volley of heavy blows to his face as the pair brawled and started falling around the carriage.
But after they appeared to tire out from the row they bizarrely started hugging each other.
The person filming was clearly touched - as he continued to film he could be heard to say: "Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!"
Parents say administrators responded too harshly by labeling Abilene students worthless and calling them "buttheads" the day after a fight nearly broke out in the middle school's cafeteria.
Parents also told the Abilene ISD school board that they were upset that students had reported that a teacher's aide used a plastic baseball bat to threaten them, according to the Abilene Reporter-News.
During a board meeting earlier this month, parents said that Madison Middle School principal Tina Wyatt and the teacher’s aide went too far and acted like bullies, according to the Reporter-News.
Inter are taking concrete steps to sign Arsenal target Ricardo Rodriguez. According to Corriere dello Sport , the nerazzurriin a hotel in Milan’s city centre to discuss a potential transfer for the Switzerland International who tops the Serie A giants summer shortlist.The signing of the 24-year-old would help Inter to fix their defensive woes on the wings given that the Serie A giants have been struggling to sign decent wide defenders over the last few transfer campaigns.Inter are trying to reach an agreement with the player’s entourage as the nerazzurri are willing to meet the player’sInter will be also looking for a new right-back withandwho are both on Inter’s watchlist.
Africa’s Deadliest animals are locked in a game of hide-and-seek on the plains of Botswana.
FORT WAYNE, Ind. — Bryson Scott scored 25 points and John Konchar added 18 and Fort Wayne defeated Denver 91-63 on Saturday.
Scott and Konchar combined to shoot 18 of 27 from the field and Fort Wayne (16-10, 5-4 Summit League) finished 34 of 65 (52.3 per cent) from the field.
The Mastadons built an early lead with a 9-0 run when Denver went scoreless for almost six minutes and led 20-7. The Pioneers responded with their own 14-7 run with Jake Pemberton making a pair of jump shots and a layup to close within six with 5:49 before halftime. Xzavier Taylor made a layup and Scott a 3-pointer and Fort Wayne closed the half with a 15-8 spurt and Denver trailed by double figures the rest of the way.
Scott started the second half with a 3 for a 45-29 lead and Denver (10-13, 4-5) never got closer than 15 the rest of the way. Kason Harrell made four 3s and scored 14 points.
Off-duty officer hurt, intruder killed in gunfire exchange
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Authorities say an off-duty Wichita officer was wounded and a suspected home intruder killed in an exchange of gunfire.
KWCH-TV reports that Wichita Police Chief Gordon Ramsay says 24-year-old Christian Webb shot the officer in the leg after entering the officer's home through an unlocked door. The officer then returned fire, hitting the Webb several times.
Webb died at a hospital. The officer was treated and released. Ramsay says the officer's wife and children were home at the time of the shooting and are shaken up but uninjured.
Ramsay says some cars had been broken into near where the shooting happened. Ramsay says there is no connection between the suspect and officer.
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DETECTIVES are investigating after a man was wounded during a traffic incident at Booval yesterday afternoon.
Police say there was an altercation between a man walking along Gledson St and the driver of a white vehicle at about 6.30pm.
During the incident, the male driver of the vehicle got out of his car and assaulted the man with an unknown object. The driver of the vehicle left the scene in the vehicle a short time later.
As a result of the assault, the man received a non-life-threatening wound to his abdomen and was taken to the Princess Alexandra Hospital for treatment.
Investigations are continuing.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.
Religiosity has been associated with various forms of fasting and self-starvation for thousands of years. Many believe that extreme religiosity can be a risk factor of anorexia nervosa .
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There's a new way for Siouxland organizations to find much-needed help.
Volunteer Siouxland just launched its new online volunteer center.
The website, VolunteerSiouxland.org connects local volunteers with Siouxland community needs.
The online center is powered by ThinkCause, a nonprofit that supports other Siouxland nonprofit organizations.
ThinkCause co-founder Ryan Martinez says they already have 70 partnering agencies and more than 450 volunteers on the website.
Some organizations involved with Volunteer Siouxland are The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Siouxland, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Siouxland, and the Sioux City Art Center.
BILZEN, Belgium, Feb. 14, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Packaging specialist DS Smith has invested approximately €2.6 million in the injection moulding plant in Bilzen-Belgium. The investment includes the addition of four production lines and an increase in production capacity of nearly 50%. This new investment in the facility, allows Bilzen to continue to build the foundation for continued growth in the injection moulding products market for DS Smith Plastics.
“As a specialist in beverage crates and pallets, we increased our capacity in anticipation of expected customer and market growth. This is why we are investing in the newest generation of injection moulding machines. The investments will allow us to grow even further in other products for markets such as pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, agriculture, etc.,” explains Paul Baeyens, Managing Director of Plastics’ Injection Moulding business segment.
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APPLETON, Wis. (AP) - Authorities have arrested a Menasha man for dragging an Appleton police officer alongside his car over the weekend.
The officer was on foot patrol when authorities say he noticed the 46-year-old man driving recklessly and speeding inside a parking ramp Saturday evening.
Police say the officer tried to get the driver to stop, but he kept going. When the man stopped his car and was told to shut it off, police say he refused.
When the officer reached in, police say the man accelerated and dragged the officer. The officer freed himself and was treated for minor injuries.
Officers arrested the man when he parked in the ramp and tried to run away. USA Today Network-Wisconsin reports he was treated at a hospital for an injury and released to police.
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Former Impact Wrestling Knockouts Champion and former Knockouts Tag Team Champion Brooke Adams aka Brooke Tessmacher has announced that she is expecting her second child with her fiance Weston Wayne Piper this fall.
The couple’s first child was born on September 3rd, 2016.
The U.S. Air Force Band Airmen of Note and Peter Erskine, American jazz drummer, perform a Jazz Heritage Series concert in Alexandria, Va. Audience members celebrate at the end of a Jazz Heritage Series performance by the U.S. Air Force Band Airmen of Note and Peter Erskine, American jazz drummer, in Alexandria, Va.
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To make roads, bridges, and other ways of transportation safer in South Carolina, Governor Henry McMaster is promoting the Palmetto State poise itself for a piece of the $1.5 trillion dollars President Trump hopes Congress will free up.
Manchester United spent last summer chasing Griezmann to no avail, with the Atletico Madrid hitman choosing to stick it out at the Wanda Metropoliticano.
Since then, talk has been rife the France international will move to Barcelona, where he will replace flop signing Ousmane Dembele.
However, reports from Spain claimed earlier today that Griezmann was now sensationally pushing for a move to United.
And Spanish outlet Don Balon now say Atletico are planning for their talisman’s departure.
Publicly, at least, Jose Mourinho has always insisted Manchester United’s options up front were enough.
Despite both teams’ predictions that play would feature tighter checking in response to the wide-open and sometimes sloppy play in Game 1, the early action Wednesday featured several scoring chances. Vegas cashed one in at 7:58 with a snipe by James Neal from the left circle. It was an extraordinary shot but he had benefited from a bit of luck before that, when defenseman Dmitry Orlov tried to bat down a pass that had been flipped ahead to Neal but instead knocked it right to the Vegas winger. Former Duck Luca Sbisa and Colin Miller got the assists on Neal’s fifth postseason goal.
Verona, July 4 - Verona's fine arts superintendency on Wednesday rejected a project to cover the Veneto city's ancient Roman amphitheatre, the Arena. The project was presented by a group of German architects who won an international contest for the scheme last year. Mayor Federico Sboarina hailed the decision, telling ANSA that covering up the storied venue would have been a "wound" to the city.
LONDON, April 10 (IFR) - Romania, acting through the Ministry of Public Finance, has released initial price thoughts for a dual-tranche euro offering, according to a lead.
The sovereign is marketing a new 10-year benchmark bond at 185bp area over mid-swaps, and a reopening of its €1.25bn 3.875% notes due October 2035 at a yield of 3.65% area.
Books are open for today's business via Barclays, Citigroup, Erste Group, ING and Societe Generale.
Romania is rated Baa3/BBB-/BBB-. (Reporting by Robert Hogg; editing by Sudip Roy)
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A man was taken to hospital after a flat fire which broke out in a kitchen late last night.
The blaze on Ramsey Road, in Cross Heath, was caused by a chip pan which had been left unattended.
Firefighters from Newcastle were called at 10.56pm and were on scene for around 40 minutes.
A Staffordshire Fire and Rescue spokesman said: “This was a ground floor flat fire and it involved an old-fashioned chip pan which was left unattended.
“One man received attention from the fire service and ambulance service and was taken to hospital for checks.
“The property itself was quite heavily damaged in the kitchen.”
This was one of a number of fires which broke out last night, including others in Cheadle, Abbey Hulton and Hanley.
It's a girl! Although multiple reports indicated months ago that Khloe Kardashian was expecting a boy, the reality TV star revealed on the "Keeping Up With The Kardashians" finale on March 4 that she and her beau, NBA star Tristan Thompson, are having a daughter. She later tweeted the news too. "I am now so excited my daughter will have forever best friends with Chicago and Stormi!! God is great!!! Thank you Lord for our princess," she wrote, referencing her newborn nieces. Khloe said she and Tristan don't have a name picked out yet (they had a name ready to go if it was a boy though!), but revealaed it will likely start with the letter "T" or, perhaps, a "K," she wrote on Twitter.
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The motorcyclist who died after his vehicle left the road has been named by Police.
Derek Simpson (47), died on the B9080 stretch of road on Wednesday, April 12.
Mr Simpson, from Bridgend, had been travelling east before the collision took place.
He was pronounced dead at the scene. No other vehicles were involved.
In a statement through Police Scotland the family said: “We as a family are devastated by the loss of our beloved son, brother and father Derek Simpson.
“We wish to be left in private to mourn.”
The Grays Harbor Chokers continued their winning streak last night, overtaking South Puget Sound Community College 55-45.
The women, now on a 19 game winning streak and 19-1 on the season, held a lead at the end of each quarter.
The Clippers were able to close the gap to 7 points within the 4th quarter, but poor shooting by both teams in the final minutes held that slim lead for much of the quarter.
3.5 straight minutes of the final quarter went scoreless by either team.
The Choker women next face Centralia Community College in Centralia on February 7.
Their next home game will be on Tuesday, February 14 against Highline Community College.
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Killed today in an ambush style triple shooting. We're literally walked up to a car this afternoon on the city's west side and opened fire police say 26 year old man who was also killed was a known gang member. And the shooter is likely target a woman suffered minor injuries so far no arrests last year. 762. People were murdered in Chicago the highest number of killings there since 1997.
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On the markets at midmorning (ET):
The Toronto Stock Exchange’s S&P/TSX composite index was up 89.20 points to 16,405.73, after 90 minutes of trading.
In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was down 60.80 points to 24,639.41. The S&P 500 index was up 2.64 points to 2,765.23 and the Nasdaq composite index was up 47.44 points to 7,773.03.
The Canadian dollar was trading at 75.22 cents US, down from Tuesday’s average value of 75.32 cents US.
The August crude contract was up 71 cents to US$65.61 per barrel and the July natural gas contract was up six cents to US$2.96 per mmBTU.
The August gold contract was down $2.30 cents to US$1,276.30 an ounce and the July copper contract was down two cents to US$3.03 a pound.
Pressure Systems International Inc. , a developer of commercial vehicle tire inflation systems, has acquired Truck System Technologies Inc. , a Cumming, Ga.-based provider of tire pressure monitoring and mobile asset management systems technology. P.S.I. President and CEO Tim Musgrave called the acquisition a "perfect complement to our automatic tire inflation systems," especially in light of the pending Greenhouse Gas Phase 2 trailer regulations - which set fuel-economy standards for trailers and box trucks - becoming effective January 2018.
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Canadian home prices rise in May as Toronto climbs -Teranet
OTTAWA, June 14 Canadian home prices rose in May as Toronto remained robust despite recent government efforts to cool the market, while prices in Vancouver picked back up to hit a fresh peak, data showed on Wednesday.
This question of how geography influences biodiversity has bedeviled biologists for centuries. But according to a new study led by Marcell Peters from the University of Wurzburg, the number of distinct species you're seeing - or, more accurately, the number you would see in the nearest natural environment - depends most strongly on temperature.
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A woman was found dead underneath a Jeep in northwest Las Vegas Tuesday evening, according to Metro Police.
The incident was reported at 5:48 p.m. Tuesday, "in the desert," south of the Oso Blanca Road and Skye Canyon Park Drive intersection on the southbound side, police said.
Police said "it is most likely the vehicle was left in gear as she exited because it was running and in reverse gear."
Metro Police's fatal crash investigators did not respond because it happened in the desert, police said.
Stay with FOX5 for updates.
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The author of Chicken Soup for the Soul lets her Midwest roots show in On a Clear Night . The essay collection includes reflections on a night in a North Woods cabin and kayaking on Wisconsin lakes, but it’s no travelogue. Marnie O. Mamminga finds illumination in sharing “our similar everyday moments.” Her quotidian wisdom is expressed in perfect pitch with words well-chosen and a decided lack of drama. Some of her most moving essays concern agingâ€”the realization that the flowers of youth have wilted and are pressed between wax paper. “But does that mean we have to look like duds?” she asks while searching for a dress to wear to her daughter’s wedding.
8:22pm–#Bridgeport CT– Police were called to the restaurant at 491 Harral Avenue when a woman came in the restaurant and threw a billiard ball at a male customer.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - GFK SE:
* Guidance for the Year Revised‍​
* H1 SALES REACHED €708.8 MILLION (PRIOR YEAR: €721.7 MILLION).‍​
* H1 ADJUSTED OPERATING INCOME AMOUNTED TO €26.9 MILLION. THIS IS A FALL OF €31.9 MILLION VERSUS THE SAME PERIOD OF THE PRIOR YEAR‍​
* Q2 EBIT LOSS EBIT 131.6 MILLION EUROS VERSUS LOSS 101.5 MILLION EUROS YEAR AGO
* EXPECTS FY SALES TO EITHER MATCH OR BE SLIGHTLY DOWN ON THE PRIOR YEAR, WITH A YEAR-ON-YEAR DECLINE IN THE AOI-MARGIN (ADJUSTED OPERATING INCOME TO SALES).‍​
* H1 CONSOLIDATED TOTAL INCOME DECREASED TO €-134.4 MILLION. IN H1 2016, CONSOLIDATED TOTAL INCOME AMOUNTED TO €-107.1 MILLION
* IF IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO REVERSE TREND OF MUTED START TO THE YEAR, FY SALES AND INCOME COULD ALSO BE SIGNIFICANTLY DOWN ON THE PRIOR YEAR‍​ Source text - bit.ly/2wIktz8 Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
– Below is the latest Gang Beasts video from Xavier Woods’ UpUpDownDown channel with WWE Intercontinental Champion Seth Rollins, SmackDown Tag Team Champion Harper, Konnor and Aiden English:
– WWE Hall of Famer Jake “The Snake” Roberts turns 63 years old today while No Way Jose turns 30.
– After receiving rave reviews for their matches on the recent WWE European tour, it looks like Sin Cara and Andrade “Cien” Almas will be feuding on SmackDown now. Below is their segment from last night’s show along with Twitter comments from Cara, Almas and Zelina Vega:
We’ve been many places, traveled many roads. 🔝
It’s been a long time hermano.
Que no se te olvide! 🇲🇽👊🏼 @AndradeCienWWE pic.twitter.com/zqGm9Tsqdu — Sin Cara (@SinCaraWWE) May 30, 2018
I think about my future!!! https://t.co/zgf6kGZXUe — Andrade Cien Almas (@AndradeCienWWE) May 30, 2018
My future is very bright!!! 🌎👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼 https://t.co/unhC3gZmPj — Andrade Cien Almas (@AndradeCienWWE) May 30, 2018
WASHINGTON, DC (WTNH) — U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal held a news conference Monday to discuss the details of his proposed “Airline Passenger Bill of Rights” in response to an incident on United Airlines last week.
In his news conference, Senator Blumenthal addressed prioritization and compensation for involuntary bumping, the role of police in removing passengers, unreasonable delays, excessive fees, and unfair consumer practices.
Kevin Mitchell, Chairman of the Business Travel Coalition, explained why this bill is important.
To his credit, Senator Blumenthal’s bill would restore airline passengers’ right to sue airlines for unfair or deceptive practices or unfair methods of competition.”
The Business Travel Coalition notes that airlines have fought virtually every consumer protection proposl at DOT, in Federal court, and in Congress. They also claim that United Airlines alone has recently spent $41 million in campaigns to undermine proposed consumer protections.
Crosswalk.com aims to offer the most compelling biblically-based content to Christians on their walk with Jesus . Crosswalk.com is your online destination for all areas of Christian Living - faith, family, fun, and community.
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David Shapiro from Sasfin Securities chose Amazon as his stock pick of the day and Ian Cruickshanks from the South African Institute of Race Relations (SAIRR) chose Long4Life.
Shapiro said he believed there was still room to go even higher with tech stocks.
“The market is showing the momentum, buy when the market is high, sell when it’s higher,” he said.
Cruickshanks said Long4Life’s share price has risen but remained in the bottom half.
“This is the right time to buy but one should be patient and prepared to wait for some time,” he said.
Patriot Paws Service Dogs is an organization that provides service dogs to American veterans to help restore physical and emotional independence.
Patriot Paws was started in Rockwall, Texas, by a professional dog trainer who realized that disabled veterans were in desperate need of assistance dogs.
A veteran stated, "Fuzzy has made my life easier, keeps me calm and collected with my kids, and gives me a reason to get outside."
For more information on the organization and how to donate, go to the patriot paws' website.
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WASHINGTON — Can the threat of war crimes charges or promise of safe haven finally persuade Syrian President Bashar Assad to leave power?
Those long-shot proposals are among several at the centre of the Trump administration's strategy to resolve Syria's six-year civil war.
President Donald Trump's plans for Syria are still evolving. But they have become clearer in the days since Trump ordered airstrikes punishing Assad for a chemical attack.
The plan breaks down into three basic phases: defeating the Islamic State group, restoring stability region-by-region and securing a political transition in which Assad ultimately leaves power.
Jason Small of the Canadian Red Cross says 107 people from the Opaskwayak Cree Nation are being temporarily housed in hotels in The Pas about 500 kilometres northwest of Winnipeg. Manitoba forecasters issued a flood warning on the weekend for some areas affected by ice jams on the Carrot and Saskatchewan rivers.
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MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Police Department has some new community service officers and police aides.
The newest class of officers and aides were sworn-in during a ceremony at the Milwaukee Police Academy on Monday afternoon, August 14th. Police Chief Ed Flynn was on hand to offer words of encouragement.
A news release from the Milwaukee Police Department says Community Service Officers are civilian employees (not sworn) and will be assigned to District Stations. Among other responsibilities, they will take non-felony, low-priority calls for service including theft, non-injury traffic accidents or vandalism.
Police Aides are uniformed civilian employees who serve in a two-year apprentice style program. Their duties include administrative and clerical functions.
April 28 Juventus FC SpA:
* Said on Thursday that FC Bayern Muenchen AG has exercised its option right for the definitive acquisition of the registration rights of the player Kingsley Coman
* Consideration for the acquisition is 21 million euros ($22.88 million) to be paid in 2017/2018 and 2018/2019 financial years
* The economic effect is positive for about 19 million euros, net of auxiliary expenses and solidarity contribution
Source text: www.1info.it
Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9179 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
State track: Okanogan girls third, Republic boys second
 The Okanogan High School girls’ track team finished third in state 1A, powered by two state championships.
The Bulldogs finished a mere two points behind second-place Seattle Academy and one point in front of fourth-place Bear Creek...
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) - An Australian official says China uses a different tone in private talks than it used in a recent public statement that demanded Australia take off its "tinted glasses" and take "concrete actions" to improve bilateral ties.
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Secretary Frances Adamson was being questioned by a Senate committee on Thursday on the vastly different accounts that the Australian and China foreign ministers gave of their bilateral meeting on the sidelines of a Group of 20 minister's conference in Argentina last week.
Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop described her meeting with her Chinese counterpart Wang Yi as "very warm and candid and constructive." Wang issued a statement in terse terms.
Australia has been talking down media reports of diplomatic disruptions over Chinese anger at Australian policies.
Two Los Angeles police cars were stolen in South Los Angeles, leading to two separate pursuits that ended with crashes and two suspects in custody, police said.Shortly after the two vehicles were stolen, officers located one and gave chase, with the stolen police vehicle crashing in the area of 77th and San Pedro streets. A suspect was taken into custody.A second pursuit ended with a crash at Central Avenue and Adams Boulevard and the arrest of the suspect at the scene.After arresting the suspect, police approached the vehicle cautiously, uncertain if an additional suspect was inside. They shot out the windows with rubber bullets before determining that there were no additional suspects.At least one of the vehicles belongs to the LAPD's 77th Division.During one of the chases, an officer in pursuit was involved with a crash into a bystander vehicle in the area of Broadway and Gage Avenue.The suspects are male and female.No word was immediately available about injuries.
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Alvin Ellis scored 15 of his 18 points with a 3-point barrage in the first half and Michigan State went on to beat Ohio State 74-66 Tuesday night.
Miles Bridges had 17 points and 11 rebounds and Nick Ward scored 15 for Michigan State (16-10, 8-5 Big Ten), which has won four of five.
The Buckeyes (15-12, 5-9) have lost four of six.
Ohio State’s Marc Loving scored 22 points and reserve JaQuan Lyle scored all 10 of his points in the first half.
Ellis made five 3-pointers in a 3:38 span of the first half, helping the Spartans take a 21-12 lead and stunning the crowd because the senior was averaging just six points a game.
The Spartans scored the first six points of the second half, building a 12-point lead. Ohio State rallied with a 17-6 run to pull within one point.
Michigan State finished off the Buckeyes by outscoring them 12-2 to take an 11-point lead and they were able to keep a comfortable cushion.
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Charlene LaPensee began painting NASCAR theme segments on the couple's RV in 2012. Today she is painting the Young Guns of racing while parked on the grounds of Charlotte Motor Speedway. Charlene and husband, Bernie are from Ontario, Canada and thus far this year have been to the Daytona 500, Volusia County in Florida for dirt track racing, toured the NASCAR Hall of Fame, race shops and testing at CMS. The couple will attend this Saturday's All Star race and then head north following Sunday's Coca-Cola 600 on May 28th.
Neymar will stay at PSG, according to Thiago Silva
Neymar joined PSG last summer in a stunning £200m deal to become the world’s most expensive player.
He has been explosive in France, scoring 28 goals in 30 appearances in all competitions.
But he picked up a big injury last month and will miss the rest of the season after missing the Champions League second round second leg defeat to Real Madrid.
Neymar has been linked with a return to Spain with Real Madrid eyeing a sensational swoop while talk has also emerged of a shock return to Barcelona.
Sydney is waking up to a gloomy morning with a thick layer of fog blanketing the harbour city. Some delays are being experienced at Sydney Airport, with some Sydney Ferries also cancelled. Image: Adam Marsters / Sky News Australia
The Oregon Convention Center will be full of delicacies Friday and Saturday – the Portland Seafood and Wine Festival is back in town.
The festival is in its 13th year and while it has plenty of seafood and wine, there’s much more to enjoy, too.
With 175 exhibitors in 60,000 square feet of space, the festival also boasts craft beers, ciders, distilled spirits and other things to taste.
The event also supports a good cause: it benefits the Oregon Chapter of the National MS Society
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Anyone interested in the festival can learn more at PDXSeafoodAndWineFestival.com.
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Two armed men robbed a Subway sandwich shop early Monday April 17, 2017 in Buena Park. Toni Guinyard reports for Today in LA on Monday April 17, 2017.
Two armed men robbed a Subway sandwich shop early Monday in Buena Park.
Security camera video showed one of the robbers pointing a handgun at the Subway employee. The men left with cash, according to police.
No injuries were reported.
A young cancer patient who took to the field for his beloved football team Sunderland last month has won a goal of the month award.
Last month, five-year-old Bradley Lowery who has neuroblastoma, took part in the warm-up against Chelsea, scoring a goal.
Fans started a campaign calling on Bradley's strike to with the goal of the month award on the BBC's Match of the Day show.
He was named the joint-winner alongside Manchester United's Henrikh Mkhitaryan.
Bradley's mum took to Twitter to share their excitement saying he was "over the moon".
He was diagnosed with cancer in 2013 and last year more than $1.24 million was raised for his treatments in the US, including a donation of about $354,120 from Everton Football Club.
[India], Feb. 03. (ANI): Leader of the Opposition in Madhya Pradesh Assembly Ajay Singh on Saturday expressed his disappointment after he did not receive a card for the oath ceremony following the cabinet expansion.
"I am very disappointed that I did not receive a card for the oath ceremony following the cabinet expansion today. The card was delivered to my house at 9:55 am, after I left for Harda," LoP Ajay Singh told ANI.
Singh's statements come after three new ministers were inducted in the Madhya Pradesh Cabinet today.
Earlier, Narayan Singh Kushwaha (Gwalior West), Balkrishna Patidar (Khargone) and Zalam Singh Patel (Narsinghpur) sworn-in as new members of Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan's Cabinet. Meanwhile, Chouhan said the reshuffling and expansion of the state cabinet were part and parcel of his move to balance the system. There are also reports that a few ministers are likely to be dropped on the basis of their performance. (ANI)
There is no general case for indiscriminate “trust-busting” or for the prosecution of everything that qualifies as a restraint of trade. Rational as distinguished from vindictive regulation by public authority turns out to be an extremely delicate problem which not every government agency, particularly when in full cry against big business, can be trusted to solve.
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Sonja M. McFarlin, 41, of Bethalto, passed away at 2:27 p.m. on Friday, April 20, 2018, at her residence.
Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Friday, April 27, at Elias, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home in Bethalto. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 28, at Elias, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home in Bethalto. Pastor Charles West will officiate. Burial will follow at Rose Lawn Memory Gardens in Bethalto.
MS. MARIE WILLIAMS … Recovering from injuries The Tampa Police Department is currently searching for a man who shot a woman during a disturbance. The incident took place Tuesday in front of 1808 E. 23rd Avenue. According to police, the unidentified Black man fired several shots in the area and one of the bullets…
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ICE Has New Ways To Keep Asylum-Seekers And Their Kids Apart, Critics Say In the case of a Honduran asylum-seeker jailed in Texas, ICE appears to be defying a California federal court order to reunite parents from separated children as soon as possible, by setting bond amounts impossibly high. Her two sons remain in a government shelter in New York.
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Two defendants have pleaded no contest to 36 counts of involuntary manslaughter in a California warehouse fire
Astronomy news, mind-expanding talks, games & prizes at this starry social. Following all the talks, there will be plenty of time for you to have all your cosmic questions answered by astronomers from the University of Toronto. 8-11 pm (doors 7 pm). Free.
First Read: “We are 12 days away from Donald Trump’s 100th as president, but it isn’t too early to proclaim his start as the poorest in the modern era… This isn’t to say that Trump’s first 100 days have lacked successes or have failed to follow through on campaign promises — see his immigration policies or the rolling back of Obama’s regulations.”
“But here’s why Trump’s poor start matters: A president’s first three months in office are the EASIEST time to rack up legislative wins that can’t be simply erased by the next president. The honeymoon phase, traditionally, has been when a president’s power with his own party, with the opposition, and with independents is at its highest. But there’s been no honeymoon at all for the nation’s 45th president. And that’s arguably been the major storyline of Trump’s first 100 days in office.”
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The City of Springfield is trying to recoup some of Kevin Burnham’s pension.
Ex-Springfield Police Officer, Kevin Burnham, killed himself before he was set to accept a plea deal for allegedly stealing nearly $400,000 from the Springfield police evidence room.
The Springfield retirement board is expected to address the city’s request for a hearing at Wednesday night’s board meeting.
Burnham never showed up to court on June 5, and was found dead inside his Wilbraham home.
Burnham was a Springfield police officer for 43 years.
September 28, 2017
The Seventh-Day Adventist Church in a statement on the crime situation in the country, expressed alarm at what it says is the relative ease with which guns are available in communities and are often used to commit the most heinous crimes.
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The European Banking Authority (EBA), an EU agency in London, is to delve into goings on at a Maltese bank at the centre of a corruption scandal, British daily The Guardian reports. The EBA acted on European Commission instructions to check if Pilatus Bank complied with EU anti-money laundering rules. The late Maltese journalist, Daphne Caruana Galizia, alleged that the Maltese PM's wife received money via the lender.
CHITTAGONG, Bangladesh — Sri Lanka set up a potential final-day victory in the first test against Bangladesh after smashing 713-9 Saturday before reducing the hosts to 81-3 in their second innings.
Bangladesh still trails Sri Lanka by 119 runs with first-innings centurion Mominul Haque 18 not out at stumps on Day 4 with an increasingly deteriorating pitch.
"We have a pretty good chance to win," said Sri Lanka batsman Niroshan Dickwella. "They went into a negative position to save their wickets and defend the balls. I don't think it is the way to bat in this wicket."
Sri Lanka declared its first innings two overs after tea, having reached the second highest total against Bangladesh. Sri Lanka also scored the highest — 730-6 declared in 2010 in Dhaka.
How far along are newsrooms globally, when it comes to providing their journalists training for skills relevant to reporting and writing online for an audience that’s increasingly accessing news and information on mobile and through myriad channels? How far along are these organizations when it comes to embracing a digital-first mindset?
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Carvens Lissaint stops by Broadway.com HQ to chat about Hamilton and more with Paul Wontorek.
By AbdulSalam Muhammad
KANO—THE Federal Government, Monday, announced plans to complete the certification of Malam Aminu Kano International Airport, MAKIA, and the Port Harcourt Airport in line with requirements of International Civil Avia-tion Organisation, ICAO.
Briefing reporters at MAKIA during the Airport Excellence Safety Review, APEX, for certification of the nation’s airports, Director of Operations, Federal Aviation Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, Captain Rabiu Yadudu, said representatives of the Airport Council International, ACI, World were already on ground for assessment of Kano and Port Harcourt airports.
Yadudu added that FAAN, on behalf of the Federal Government, had signed an agreement “indicating that we have subscribed to this programme called Airport Excellence in Safety, APEX.”
“This is the first time a country in Africa have two certified airports. I believe within the next few months, we shall certify Kano and Port Harcourt. Afterwards, it will be Kaduna and Enugu.”
White House press secretary Sean Spicer, who once played the role of the White House Easter Bunny himself, celebrated Easter Monday by posing with this year's bunny at the 139th annual White House Easter Egg Roll. During George W. Bush's presidency, Spicer took on the role of the Easter Bunny to entertain children at the celebration.
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1:07 Panthers Cam Newton thinks it's funny to hear a "female talk about routes" Pause
1:05 Panthers Rivera working to keep team focused in "trying times"
0:36 Panthers coach Ron Rivera responds to questions about Cam Newton's sexist comments
3:46 Observer's Jourdan Rodrigue answers fans' questions about the Carolina Panthers
1:20 Panthers' Cam Newton apologizes for "degrading" comments towards female reporter
1:28 Christian McCaffrey's first impressions on Luke Kuechly, life in the NFL
1:07 Panthers Cam Newton thinks it's funny to hear a 'female talk about routes'
1:04 Why Carolina Panthers players are eager for Sunday's opener at San Francisco
0:51 Panthers' Julius Peppers stands by bench during national anthem
Dozens of singers from along the coast made their way to Edgewater Mall today.
All of them vying for the chance to sing the National Anthem at a Shuckers game at M-G-M park.
Desirae Duncan was there and gives us a look at the talent.
Photo: Daniel Silbert
By Scott T. Sterling
Bleachers are feeling the love, and it hurts.
Jack Antonoff’s band has shared “Alfie’s Song (Not So Typical Love Song),” a new Bleachers song taken from the soundtrack to new coming of age movie, Love, Simon.
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The song now comes with a wacky new video-in-a-video that finds Antonoff in a When Harry Met Sally rom-com-styled clip, with an emphasis on the comedy.
The video finds Antonoff hopelessly attempting to film the movie’s ending and climatic kiss between Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan, only to be thwarted at every turn, and painfully so.
The creative clip is an ideal visual for the peppy new track from Love, Simon, the current box office hit about a teen coming to terms with his sexuality.
Watch the video below.
Islamic State (IS) has claimed the responsibility for a gun attack on an Istanbul nightclub which killed 39 people on Sunday, the group said in a statement on Monday.
“In continuation of the blessed operations that Islamic State is conducting against the protector of the cross, Turkey, a heroic soldier of the caliphate struck one of the most famous nightclubs where the Christians celebrate their apostate holiday,” the statement said.
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Nevada Highway Patrol troopers said they are investigating a deadly motorcycle crash in Searchlight Saturday morning.
Troopers responded to the crash at 9:27 a.m. on U.S. 95 in Searchlight.
According to Trooper Jason Buratczuk, of NHP, a man on the motorcycle was pronounced dead at the scene. A female passenger was airlifted to University Medical Center in critical condition.
Buratczuk said the motorcycle was the only vehicle involved in the crash.
Road closures are in place, Buratczuk said.
An investigation on the crash is ongoing.
Further details were not immediately released.
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Testing in-store makeup can be a risky move due to bateria concerns, according to a recent investigation by CBC Marketplace. The program tested 60 samples of testers from retailers MAC, Sephora, The Body Shop and Shoppers Drug Mart. They found samples of staphylococcus, yeast and mould, all bacteria that could make people sick
How often have we heard variations of “Suck it up,” “Stop crying,” and “Rub some dirt in it?” That mentality is fine for building up thicker…
× Eddie Izzard “Believe Me” Book Tour
Eddie Izzard is on his “Believe Me” book tour and stopped by the studio before heading to The Athenaeum Theatre for his show tonight. Eddie talks to Bill and Wendy about his book, running marathons and his interest in running for office.
You can find Bill and Wendy on Twitter at @billwendyshow, and on Facebook at Bill Leff and Wendy Snyder. The Bill and Wendy Show airs Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to Noon, plus an online-only bonus hour from Noon to 1 p.m
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (AP) — The Ohio Valley Conference is expanding its postseason baseball tournament field to eight teams this year.
Conference officials announced the format change Tuesday. The Ohio Valley Conference previously had a six-team tournament.
The event will begin with a single-elimination game between the No. 7 and No. 8 seeds. The rest of the tournament will have a double-elimination format.
This year’s tournament runs from May 23-28 at Choccolocco Park in Oxford, Alabama. Previous sites for the tournament have included Paducah, Kentucky (2001-09) and Jackson, Tennessee (2010-16).
The only previous time the Ohio Valley tournament included eight teams was in 1996.
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Shonda Rhimes, the creator of popular television series such as Scandal and Grey’s Anatomy, has signed a deal to make new shows for Netflix.
The streaming service announced late Sunday that Rhimes’ Shondaland production company is moving to Netflix. Netflix wrote in a news release that Rhimes’ shows Grey’s Anatomy, Scandal and How to Get Away With Murder would continue to air on ABC.
Rhimes wrote in a statement that she was grateful to the network for giving her career a start, but she was looking forward to expanding her audience and “creative identity” with Netflix.
She wrote that she and Netflix Chief Content Officer Ted Sarandos had developed a plan for the next phase of Rhimes’ career. She said Netflix offered her and her team “limitless possibilities.”
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(CBS) – It was no drill Monday afternoon at Lincoln Middle School in Berwyn when a student brought a handgun to school.
“We had to stay really quiet,” student Nahara Contreras says. “After school today that we found out someone had a gun in school.”
School administrators say a parent saw a video on snapchat of what appeared to be a student at the school with a gun. The school was alerted, and police placed the students on a hard lockdown until the gun was found.
Parent Daniel Lopez says he received a text alert about the incident from the school about two hours after police were called.
“Kind of worries me,” he says. “I’ve been living here 14 years, and I’ve never heard of anything like that.”
Four students were brought to the Berwyn Police Department for questioning.
The superintendent says all four students have been suspended. Further discipline is possible.
Further details were not available.
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Best Ways To Support Chicago's Local Art SceneLocal Artists are keeping the art scene hopping in the Chicago area. No longer is displaying fine art only for the rich. Art galleries can be found in many of the neighborhoods in Chicago. There are even combo stores that display art made by local artists for clients to peruse while enjoying a nice cup of coffee. Support your local art scene and artists and fill your home with fine art.
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-- International Campaign To Abolish Nuclear Weapons Wins 2017 Peace Prize.
-- Las Vegas Shooter's Life Comes Into Focus, But Not His Motive.
-- Speaking Freely, Retiring Sen. Corker Warns GOP He Could Oppose Tax Plan.
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Trump's Cryptic Reference To "Calm Before The Storm". (NBC)
Nate Predicted To Hit U.S. Gulf Coast As A Hurricane. (NHC)
U.K. Leader Says She Has Support After Speech With Mishaps. (BBC)
Questions About Catalonia's Independence Effort. (New York Times)
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100 years ago, American soldiers fought in France, in Belleau to defend our freedom. This oak tree (my gift to @realDonaldTrump) will be a reminder at the White House of these ties that bind us. pic.twitter.com/AUdVncaKRN
Monday marks one year to the day since an Albany woman found out her 24-year-old son had been shot and killed.
Justin King was found dead on railroad tracks in Albany on December 11, 2016.
MORE: Albany murder victim's mom reacts after second suspect extradited
Monday night, his mom, Pamela Davis, will host a vigil to remember him.
She said Sunday that the past year has been rough, especially since this year has seen more than 20 homicides in Albany, which is higher than 2016.
"It's just like really dragging me," Davis explained. "It just drags back memories of all these young people just leaving this world so soon. It's senseless. Something that can be talked about, over with."
Davis will host the candlelight vigil at her home on Falcon Lane in Albany Monday at 7 p.m.
She plans to release balloons for her son as well.
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NEW YORK (AP) – Mario Batali is stepping down from daily operations at his restaurant empire following reports of sexual misconduct by the celebrity chef over a period of at least 20 years.
The online site Eater New York reported Monday that the incidents involve at least four women, three who worked for Batali. In a prepared statement sent to The Associated Press, Batali said the complaints match up with his past behavior.
A spokesperson for Batali & Bastianich Hospitality Group says an employee reported inappropriate behavior by Batali in October. The company told Eater it was the first formal complaint against Batali and that he was reprimanded and required to attend training.
ABC said Monday that it has asked Batali to step away from the show, “The Chew” while the allegations are investigated.
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India and Pakistan will clash on June 16 during the ICC World Cup 2019, according to a BCCI official.
Indian newspapers quoted a BCCI official who spoke on condition of anonymity to say that India will play their opening game of the tournament against South Africa on June 4.
The blue shirts will next play Pakistan, according to the official.
“We (India) play South Africa first on June 4 and then Pakistan on June 16. The CEC agreed and the matter has been referred to the ICC board,” he said. “This is the first time Indo-Pak match won’t be a starting affair. Since the format will be a round robin affair.”
The last time India and Pakistan clashed was during the ICC Champions Trophy 2017. Led by Sarfaraz Ahmad, Pakistan thrashed India in the final by 180 runs to lift the trophy.
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A "strong-armed" robbery occurred in the 3000 block of East Flamingo Road, near McLeod Drive, inside what police called a gaming area Friday afternoon.
In a statement released by Las Vegas Metropolitan police, the suspect approached the victim and forced his way into the register, grabbing an unknown amount of money.
The robbery occurred at 2:59 p.m.
According to Metro, the suspect was described as a 6’ tall man, about 40 years old and bald. He has tattoos on his right forearm with a medium build. The suspect was last seen wearing a black polo shirt with a yellow stripe, gray pants and white and black Nike shoes.
Anyone with any information is encouraged to contact Metro at 702-828-3591. For anonymous tips, contact Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555.
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Next week is a time for Red Deerians to recognize the seniors in the community.
The City of Red Deer is celebrating Seniors Week June 3-9 by offering seniors free admission to all city recreation facilities; Collicutt Centre, G.H. Dawe Community Centre, Michener Aquatic Centre and Recreation Centre.
Seniors can drop in anytime during the week to take part in dozens of activities at the pool, gym or fitness classes.
For a list of free Seniors Week swim times and fitness classes visit www.reddeer.ca/seniorsweek.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - The Ohio Supreme Court has upheld the death sentence for a man convicted of fatally shooting a woman in the head with a rifle.
The court’s unanimous ruling Tuesday came in the case of death row inmate Willie Wilks, who is sentenced to die for the 2013 shooting of Ororo Wilkins in Youngstown.
A jury also convicted the 46-year-old Wilks of attempted murder for shooting at two other people who survived.
Wilks denied involvement in the crime and pointed to two witnesses’ descriptions of the shooter having dreadlocks, which Wilks didn’t have.
John Parker, a lawyer representing Wilks, called the ruling disappointing. He said Wilks didn’t receive a fair trial since the jury never heard from witnesses about the person with dreadlocks.
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– Wrestling Inc reports that Heath Slater and Rhyno defeated Tyler Breeze and Fandango ion the Smackdown dark match.
– Samoa Joe spoke with Eyes on the Game for a new video, which you can see below. Joe talks about his call-up to the main roster, rumors of WrestleMania 33 matches involving him and how CM Punk reacted to his call-up:
THE naira, yesterday, appreciated to N362.5 per dollar in the Investors & Exporters (I&E) window due to improved dollar supply.
Data from Financial Market Dealers Quote (FMDQ) showed that the indicative exchange rate for the window, known as Nigeria Autonomous Foreign Exchange (NAFEX), dropped to N362.5 per dollar, yesterday, from N366.5 per dollar, last week, translating to N4 appreciation for the naira. The naira has appreciated for two consecutive weeks, gaining N2.28 kobo against the dollar, buoyed by improved dollar supply into the market.
According to FMDQ, $117.36 million was traded in the window yesterday, while, $611.6 million was traded last week.
The naira, however, depreciated by N1 at the parallel market, yesterday, as the exchange rate for the market rose to N368 per dollar at the close of business.
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Listen to the wise words of one Ms. Britney Spears and "work b*tch."
Why do you think celebs always look so fit and fabulous? They dedicate a good chunk of time to working out. Of course, one routine does not fit all. Even stars have their favorite fitness classes. With the help of our friends over at Open Sweat, an app that lets you book discount workout classes (think: the new Class Pass), we've rounded up Hollywood's go-to sweat spots.
If that workout doesn't get your heart rate up, maybe some celeb spotting will.
A month before he was set to graduate from Falcon High School in El Paso County, an 18-year-old man was killed late Friday in a suspected drunken-driving crash east of Colorado Springs. Michael Finley was pronounced dead at the scene of the wreck at East Woodmen Road and Golden Sage Road in the Peyton area.
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It has now been decided when the Winnipeg Jets will kick off round two of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
The Jets will bring the whiteout south Friday to start the series in Nashville at 7 p.m.
The Jets face the Nashville Predators, who defeated the Colorado Avalanche after six games.
In the first round of the playoffs, the Jets tamed the Minnesota Wild in five games.
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APC, Party Of Poverty And Shame, Says Fani-Kayode
Bamidele Fashube, ABUJA, Nigeria (GVE) – Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chieftain and former Aviation Minister, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode has described the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) as a party of shame and such which promotes poverty.
The lawyer, turned politician was commenting on the performance of the former President Gooduck Jonathan during the last PDP convention held in Abuja.
Describing speech of the former president as inspiring, Fani Kayode condemned leadership style of the ruling party.
He stated through his verified twitter account @realFFK that, “@GEJonathan’s speech at the PDP Convention was outstanding and inspiring. He spoke the bitter truth. APC are a party of poverty and shame.”
TOYOTA, Japan — Yuya Osako and Shu Kurata scored second-half goals Friday as Japan beat New Zealand 2-1 in a friendly.
With three minutes left, Kurata scored with a header off a pass from Hiroki Sakai.
New Zealand managed to keep Japan off the scoreboard in the first half, but the hosts scored in the 50th minute. Hotaru Yamaguchi earned a spot kick with a shot from outside the box that went off the right arm of Andrew Durante. Osako calmly converted for his seventh international goal.
Chris Wood equalized for New Zealand nine minutes later.
"We may have won but it was not easy at all," Japan coach Vahid Halilhodzic said. "New Zealand defended very well."
Japan hosts Haiti in Yokohama on Tuesday.
In this June 13, 2017 photo, Keith Cozart, known as Chief Keef, appears at Minnehaha County Court in Sioux Falls, S.D. The Chicago rapper has been released from a jail in South Dakota where he was charged with marijuana possession. Cozart, was arrested Monday at the Sioux Falls Regional Airport where officials say marijuana was found in his carry-on bag. (Joe Ahlquist/The Argus Leader via AP)
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Dairy Queen locations throughout the Mahoning Valley will offer a free, small ice-cream cone in celebration of the first day of spring Tuesday to raise awareness and funds for local Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.
Participating locations include Dairy Queens in Mahoning, Trumbull, Columbiana and Mercer counties with all proceeds benefiting Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley in Boardman.
In 2017, local Dairy Queen locations raised more than $39,000 for the hospital.
A kind-hearted young woman from Syria has been selling red roses for Valentine's Day to raise money for refugee children from her home country. Layla, who was born in Scotland, lived in Saudi Arabia with her parents until she was five years old and then in Aleppo, Syria, with her mum until she was 12. Layla's mum, Sima Marashi, has family in Bearsden and when she brought Layla to visit them five years ago she decided to stay here because the conflict had begun in Syria.
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High atop the bluff that offers visitors the Oh My Gosh view that's one trademark of Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument, artist Marsha Donahue worked at her easel, creating a painting of Maine's tallest mountain. Artist Marsha Donahue of Millinocket creates a painting of Mount Katahdin while working at a scenic overlook in Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument on Wednesday.
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The primary is over and now the campaign for Governor begins in earnest. Ed Gillespie is the Republican nominee; he will battle the current Democratic Lt. Governor – Ralph Northam – in November. Appearing live on WFIR this morning political analyst Bob Denton says this election will also be about President Trump. You can hear the complete interview with Denton about yesterday’s primary on the WFIR below:
6-14 Bob Denton Primary Wrap Up-WEB
Adam Frazier hit a three-run homer and Pittsburgh scored six runs in the final two innings Sunday in a 6-1 victory to complete a three-game sweep of the World Series champion Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. Nationals 6, Phillies 4: Bryce Harper hit a two-run homer in the third inning and a game-ending, three-run drive with two outs in the ninth.
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British American Tobacco posted a pre-close trading update for its first half on Wednesday, with the board saying the business continued to perform "very well", in line with expectations. The FTSE 100 firm said first half revenue was expected to benefit from "good pricing", with first half volumes lapping a strong prior year comparator and impacted by the phasing of shipments in a number of key markets, including Pakistan.
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Police have arrested a man who was intoxicated and crashed a stolen tractor-trailer in the woods in Thomaston.
The crash happened around 9:30 p.m. off Innes Avenue in Thomaston.
When officers arrived, they found the driver, identified as 39-year-old Tony Goncalves, of Cheshire.
Police said he appeared to be intoxicated and failed a field sobriety test.
His blood alcohol content was found to be more than double the legal limit.
Upon further investigation, police said they discovered that the tractor-trailer was reported stolen.
Goncalves was arrested and charged with first-degree larceny, second-degree criminal trover, first-degree criminal mischief, and operating a motor vehicle under the influence.
He was released on bond and is expected to appear in court June 12.
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According to Reno Omokri, sex with a girlfriend is itself cheating as sex is exclusively for marriage. You agree with him?
Hoping to collect enough cash to connect a Kenyan school to the internet, the ESOL students wrote to and visited businesses across Bradford asking for donations of raffle and tombola prizes for a fundraising fair they held in college. The money raised is going to the Jolaurabi School in Mombasa which is the school of the Singing Children of Africa choir, which performed at the college last September.
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Five men have been arrested in Cardiff after police seized drugs, cash and knives.
The arrests were made on Sunday night after a man was arrested on suspicion of drug dealing in Clive Place in Roath .
Substances believed to be cocaine and heroin were also seized at a second property in Dylan Place along with a number of knives.
Three other men were arrested at the property along with a man who was in possession of a knife who was seen acting suspiciously outside.
The group includes two men from Cardiff aged 46 and 23 and three men from Sheffield.
The men are currently in police custody and an investigation is underway.
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The handsome Renaissance Revival building was once the city's tramway headquarters. Tastefully repurposed, retaining all the grand marble, ceiling mouldings and bronze mail chutes, the vibe is Western and rather masculine: dark-wood-panelling, leather upholstery on chairs, couches and barstools, plus the odd cog and gadget from the old tram days.
The Teatro is not part of a chain and feels smaller than it really is. With its soaring bookcases and fireplace, The Study is a calm, sophisticated lounge area. Guests often include musicians appearing at the Performing Arts.
Burdi (elbow) made 75 throws from 80 feet Monday, Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
He is working his way back from Tommy John surgery, which he underwent in late May. While this is excellent news for the power reliever, more impactful news could come Thursday, as Burdi was left off the Twins' 40-man roster and is generating a lot of buzz leading up to this week's Rule 5 draft. He has a huge fastball and was seen as a potential closer prior to tearing his UCL. His shaky command and the risk associated with this injury would be two marks against him in advance of the Rule 5 draft, but he will still likely get selected and change organizations.
Former Jennings Bulldog Evan Guillory heard his named called on day three of the MLB Draft by the St. Louis Cardinals. The pitcher was drafted in the 23rd round (694th overall).
Guillory was a reliever and mid-week starter for UL Lafayette this season. The junior posted a 4-3 record and 3.57 ERA in 63 innings with 49 strikeouts.
Guillory has the option to return to the Cajuns for his senior year, but that decision must be made by August 15.
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Lowes jumped into the top spot of the Media Monitors weekly chart last week by airing over 46,500 commercials on radio stations all across the country. The Home Depot was nudged out of the top spot but still ran 41,328 commercials.
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TORONTO -- Raptors president Masai Ujiri made a plea for Torontonians to come together and support one another in the wake of the horrific van attack that killed 10 and left 15 injured.
Ujiri addressed the media after practice Tuesday, urging people not to be afraid and asking them "to believe in our city."
Ujiri, a native of Nigeria, says he brags about Toronto everywhere he goes, calling it the safest place and the best city in the world. That will not change, he said.
He said Toronto's strength is its diversity.
The Raptors host the Washington Wizards on Wednesday in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series. Both teams have two wins.
Time is running out to sign up for health insurance.
Open enrollment ends this Friday, December 15, at 11 p.m.
The Illinois Department of Insurance says if you need insurance for 2018, you need to sign up.
The enrollment period is shorter than before and people can not make changes to their plans in January like they did last time. If you need to sign up for health insurance CLICK HERE
Romania could be in the position to join the Eurozone in about eight years, said Daniel Daianu, a member of the Board of Directors of Romania’s National Bank (BNR).
“I think we could enter the euro (zone) in the first part of the next decade,” he added, reports Reuters.
Daianu said that if Romania continues to have an economic growth rate of 3.0-3.5%, it could reach 75% of the average income per capita in the euro area.
Daniel Daianu spoke at an event organized by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).
Romania was the first in recovering the gap with the Western countries among all member states in the ten years since it joined the European Union. The country’s GDP per capita reached 59% of the EU average last year up from 39% of the EU average in 2006.
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THE Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) called on Filipinos abroad to exercise a higher level of vigilance in the wake of the attempted terror attack in the United States (US).
The Philippine Consulate General in New York said the incident involved the premature detonation of a pipe bomb carried by a lone attacker in an underground passage in the terminal, which is the main transport hub for buses going in and out of New York.
Consul General Maria Teresa Dizon de Vega said the consulate immediately issued an advisory requesting members of the 56,100 Filipinos to avoid the area and to observe usual precautions while the investigation was ongoing.
The latest attack came more than five weeks after eight persons were killed and 11 others injured also in Manhattan after they were ran over by a truck driven by a follower of the Islamic State.
“We encourage our kababayans abroad to heighten their vigilance,” said Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano said.
In this enhanced episode, it is K9 Chaos at the clinic with dogs of every breed coming in non-stop.
SOLUKHUMBU: The number of tourists visiting the Mt Everest region shot up by a whopping 33.66 per cent in 2016 as compared to 2015.
A total of 27,465 tourists visited the Everest region in 2015 whereas the tourist number was recorded at 36,694 in 2016, Tourist Police Office, Lukla’s Assistant Sub Inspector of Police (ASI), Sarayug Mahato said. This number is 9,229 more than in the previous year.
The tourist arrival in the Everest region had fallen drastically due to the massive earthquake of April, 25, 2015 and the blockade, but it increased in 2016 as the situation was more favorable, Namche tourist entrepreneur, Lama Kaji Sherpa shared.
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HALIFAX — For the first time, electricity has been sent between Newfoundland and Nova Scotia through the new Maritime Link.
The 500-megawatt transmission line was tested Friday, but won't go into commercial operation until early in the New Year.
Rick Janega, the CEO of Emera Newfoundland and Labrador, calls the test an historic accomplishment and the culmination of almost seven years of work.
The project includes two 170-kilometre subsea cables across the Cabot Strait, with almost 50 kilometres of overland transmission in Nova Scotia and more than 300 kilometres of overland transmission in Newfoundland.
Once in service, the link will improve electrical interconnections between the Atlantic provinces and connect Newfoundland to the North American energy grid for the first time.
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State Auto surpassed the fourth quarter profit estimates of Wall Street analysts by posting operating earnings of $0.46 a share even as drag from its auto lines held back its overall performance.
The consensus among analysts predicted $0.33 per share, according to Arash Soleimani of Keefe Bruyette & Woods (KBW) and Larry Greenberg of Janney Montgomery Scott.
State Auto reported operating profit of $19.2mn for the fourth quarter, up from $300,000 in the fourth quarter of 2015.
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Can all producers get paid Birdman?? Or nah? Rozay just dropped his video for ‘Idols Become Rivals’ off his latest project ‘Better You Than Me’ and he’s holding no shots back regarding Birdman. Between the burning Cash Money contract, a cameo from producer Bangledesh, who has not yet been paid, and platinum plaques with Ross, Wayne, and Khaled throughout, Birdman has some explaining to do! Check it out!
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"The Obama administration, like many of its predecessors, spent billions propping up failing public schools, and what did we get for all our hard-earned tax dollars? High-school graduates are worse off. But many in the general public, having drunk the pro-public-schools Kool-Aid, mixed mainly by the nation’s corrupt and powerful teachers’ unions, are largely under the delusion that public education is a great and sacred institution worthy of preservation — no matter what." (04/17/17)
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Re: 'Grits making real investments in Sudbury,' April 18.
Mr. Whitehouse purports to quote the facts; unfortunately, in the era of Trumpism, facts are the first victim.
Fact check: Sudbury MPP Glenn Thibeault miraculously discovers a way to spend taxpayers' money weeks before an election. Why didn't he discover this ability years ago?
Fact check: Mr. Thibeault, on the record, stated "he would help any group" build a bubble, but he didn't help the Sudbury District Sports Club; he repeatedly ignored their requests dating back to September 2016 -- long before any election.
Fact check: Taxpayers' monies are being used to build a facility to compete with the private sector; maybe that's the Liberal way of doing business, I don't know. However, all levels of government on the record have stated private public partnerships are significant as they relieve the financial burden and risk placed on government in projects such as this.
Mr. Whitehouse -- those are the facts.
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Genetically modified crops, or GMOs, are the subject of a great deal of controversy among people concerned with health and the environment. Conceived as a way to increase harvest yields, they are also modified to be resistant to herbicides, which allows farmers to use heavier applications. So, whether or not GMOs are safe to ingest — and there’s no consensus as there is about the reality of climate change — planning them can lead to crops with higher doses of toxic chemicals.
Townhall in Ohio City has taken the view that GMOs are bad, period, and has eliminated such food from its menu. So it’s an appropriate setting for a presentation by “The Drugless Doctors” called “How GMOs Impact Your Health,” just I time for Non-GMO Month. Find out why they believe you should avoid genetically modified foods.
Admission is $5, but you also get a $5 gift card.
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Dust Bowl plans are no longer gathering dust.
A building permit valued at $850,000 has been issued to construct the bowling alley at 315 E. Capitol Ave., formerly the home of M.M. Eberts American Legion Post No. 1, and now owned by Moses Tucker Real Estate. It is across from the River Cities Travel Center downtown bus station.
McNellie's Restaurant Group of Tulsa began work on establishing the retro bowling alley concept in Little Rock almost two years ago. It has a 12-lane Dust Bowl Lanes and Lounge in Oklahoma City and an 8-lane version in Tulsa.
In Little Rock, the enterprise has thrown a couple of gutter balls. It was originally scheduled to open late last year.
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Officials say the Pitkin County Landfill only has about 14 years of space left. They’ve been working with consultants to minimize waste and extend its lifespan. Pitkin County Commissioners heard an update on this process last week, including recommended changes. Environment reporter Elizabeth Stewart-Severy has been covering the issue and talked with producer Christin Kay about possible solutions.
The coroner's office said Tuesday remains found in the Mount Baldy area of the Angeles National Forest were human.
The discovery was made at 11 a.m. Friday near mile marker 10 along Glendora Ridge Road, according to Deputy Ryan Rouzan of the Sheriff's Information Bureau.
"The remains are human but we haven't determined whether they are male or female," coroner's Lt. Larry Dietz told City News Service.
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A MAN has been rushed to Bundaberg Hospital after dislocating his shoulder while aboard a boat near Burnett Heads.
A QAS spokesman said the 42-year-old man arrived ashore at Burnett Heads with the help of Volunteer Marine Rescue Bundaberg about 7.30am today.
The man is believed to have sustained the dislocation when he fell in his boat.
He was treated at the scene and taken to hospital in a stable condition.
AKRON >> A county official in Ohio is hoping to formally declare the Akron area a welcoming place for people with autism.
Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro said she would introduce a proposal to establish Summit County as “autism friendly” at a council meeting Monday.
Laurie Cramer, executive director of the Autism Society of Greater Akron, told the Akron Beacon Journal that Shapiro’s proposal would formalize efforts made over the past several years.
Cramer said her group has worked with others, including the Summit County Developmental Disabilities Board, to promote inclusion of people with autism.
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Among their successes are autism-specific story times at the library and a chance to meet the Easter Bunny at a local mall before opening without all the crowds and loud music.
A Murray County Sheriff’s Office deputy has been arrested and charged with taking more than $10,000 that was being stored as evidence, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
Deputy Donna Woody, 49, was charged with six counts of tampering with evidence, one count of violation of oath of office, and one count of theft by fiduciary.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation obtained during the course of the investigation indicates that an amount in excess of $10,000 was allegedly stolen from the evidence room.
Woody turned herself in to the Murray County Sheriff’s Office Thursday.
WhatsApp has announced some major news in early 2018
If there was any question about the success of WhatsApp this latest news proves just how popular it's become.
In a recent earnings call, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg revealed that the WhatsApp service now has 1.5 billion monthly active users.
What is probably even more impressive is that these record number of users send a staggering 60 billion messages every day.
Facebook bought WhatsApp back in 2014 for $19 billion (£13.4billion) and that investment appears to have been worth every penny.
Along with WhatsApp success, Zuckerberg also revealed that Facebook-owned Instagram is now the most popular Story-sharing product in the world.
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Airline industry group boss Graeme Samuel has made an “unqualified apology” to the Kenyan high commission after unfavourably comparing Canberra and Nairobi airports.
Mr Samuel, who is also the former chair of Australia’s competition watchdog, last week likened the aggressive tactics of Canberra Airport to something out of Somalia or Kenya.
Former ACCC chairman Graeme Samuel, who offered an "unqualified apology" to the Kenyan high commission. Photo: Paul Rovere
Kenya’s high commissioner to Australia, Isaiya Kabira, rebuked the comparison in an open letter sent to Fairfax Media.
“While it is in your full right to express your outrage, we find it extremely unfortunate that you draw parallels of inefficiency and imagery of piracy to a respected and much-admired airport of Nairobi,” Mr Kabira wrote.
On Monday Mr Samuel wrote to the high commission to apologise for his remarks.
PCHS Athletic Staff Member Is Accused In ‘Touching’ Incident
BLACKSHEAR — An athletic trainer at Pierce County High School has been arrested on charges of inappropriate contact with a student, said Blackshear Police Chief Chris Wright.
Marlin Brown, 33, of Waycross, was taken into custody Friday and charged with public indecency and simple battery, Wright said, following an investigation after school officials alerted law enforcement about the accusation.
“Basically, he admitted to the accusation,” said Wright. “The same accusation has been made by more than one male victim.”
Brown has been released on bond after turning himself in on the charges Friday, Wright said. Brown also resigned his position at the school, Wright said.
No further details were available.
A woman holds an army worm she found feeding on her maize crop at a Farm on the outskirts of Harare, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017. The U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization coordinator for the region David Phiri, warns that an invasion of armyworms is stripping Southern Africa of key food crops and could spread to other parts of the continent, during an emergency meeting Tuesday of 16 African nations.
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It almost has become an annual rite to finish the year forecasting the end of the bull run for U.S. government bonds. Steven Major, global head of fixed-income research at HSBC Holdings PLC, has consistently separated himself from the crowd in recent years by predicting lower Treasury yields.
Having been proved right in the past, the London-based analyst is sticking to his position.
The yield on the 10-year Treasury note,...
Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson is overseeing a number of projects, which includes serving as an executive producer for the Starz network hit, Power. Taking time out of his busy schedule, the G-Unit mogul clowned Diddy and REVOLT while also propping up his series via Instagram.
“Hey l’m not ready to run a network but I’m already running Starz. what’s that sh*t you got called again puffy? Well l can help you fix that. LOL get the strap.#lecheminduroi #power,” Fif wrote Tuesday (July 3).
He followed with another post showing Diddy fighting with actor Colm Meaney in a still shot from the film Get Him To The Greek captioned with, “Come on man you can’t talk to puff any kinda way now the f*ck you think you me get the strap. #lecheminduroi.”
So far, Diddy hasn’t responded. Perhaps this means 50 Cent is ready to move on with his beef with Jim Jones now?
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TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — Fiat Chrysler says it will temporarily lay off about 3,200 workers at its assembly complex in Ohio as it shifts Jeep Cherokee production to Illinois.
The automaker is making the move to give its Toledo plant space to build a new version of the Jeep Wrangler. It also plans to add a new pickup truck to the plant’s production lineup.
Fiat Chrysler says the temporary layoffs will start in April and extend for at least six months.
The company is spending $1 billion to retool its Toledo factory and to move the Jeep Cherokee line to a plant in Belvidere, Illinois.
About 5,000 now work at the Toledo assembly complex. The company has pledged that employment levels will not be affected by the changes.
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Women are often paid less than male colleagues, even when they share the same job title, because men take a greater share of high-profile tasks, claims new research that identifies a “Powerpoint premium” in offices.
Men give more presentations, undertake more negotiations and work more with spreadsheets, all of which are seen as highly visible roles, asserts the study by economist Aspasia Bizopoulou at the University of Edinburgh.
It was not clear whether men put themselves forward more for such tasks or if managers are more likely to allocate the roles to men.
Previous studies have shown gender pay gaps exist even in relation to the same job. However, this study, presented to the Royal Economic Society, shows that although staff share job titles they are not doing the same tasks.
“Accounting for the extent to which men and women do different activities under the same job title can explain up to 50pc of the gender wage gap,” she said.
Uber is temporarily halting testing of autonomous vehicles after a woman was struck and killed by a self-driving car overnight Sunday in Tempe, Ariz.
It is believed to the first pedestrian death involving an autonomous vehicle, the New York Times reports.
Uber says it is temporarily halting self-driving car tests in Tempe, Pittsburgh, San Francisco and Toronto in the wake of the accident, CNBC reports.
The car was in autonomous mode with a person at the wheel when it struck the woman, who was crossing the street outside a crosswalk, police in Tempe said.
.@TempePolice says self-driving @Uber car was in autonomous mode when it was involved in a deadly crash overnight. Woman was walking outside of crosswalk: https://t.co/bba7dluKyf #abc15 pic.twitter.com/nsoX11twvH -- ABC15 Arizona (@abc15) March 19, 2018
Uber nearing autonomous cars without human backup driver
ST. LOUIS (AP) - The leader of the St. Louis tourism and convention agency says hotels are losing meetings because of a travel advisory issued by the NAACP over concerns about a state law that rolls back discrimination protections for workers.
Explore St. Louis President Kitty Ratcliffe said in a statement Monday that the agency has been told by several hotels that they've lost meeting groups that were in the midst of contract negotiations.
But the agency released no details, saying it did not have permission from hotels or groups to release specifics about lost meetings.
The advisory was issued in July. It cites a new state law that makes it more difficult to sue for housing or employment discrimination.
A spokesman the convention and travel agency for Kansas City, Missouri, says he's unaware of any lost business due to the advisory.
King County Sheriff John Urquhart talks to KVI hosts John Carlson and Kirby Wilbur about the "avalanche" of gang crime in south King County over the last 6- months to a year. . 8am hour: Kirby&Carlson: GUEST: King Co.
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Dowd will tag into the lineup Saturday night against the visiting Lightning.
Dowd will be deployed as a reinforcement option with Sam Gagner (concussion) feeling better, but not quite ready for the next contest. You won't see fantasy owners rushing to pick up Dowd, as he's only fashioned 24 career points between the Kings and Canucks since arriving in LA for the 2015-16 campaign.
Arcia (ankle) is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Royals, Maria Torres of The Kansas City Star reports.
Arcia left Friday's game against the Marlins with a right ankle injury, and while his X-rays were negative, he's yet to return to the lineup. It was reported over the weekend that he could end up on the disabled list if he's unable to play against the Royals, but Arcia seems adamant that he will be fine. Eric Sogard continues to start at shortstop in his absence.
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TORONTO -- The president of Toronto's police union says an officer's actions in arresting the suspect in a van attack that left at least 10 people dead Monday was "one shining moment" in an otherwise horrific day.
Mike McCormack of the Toronto Police Association says the arrest, caught on videos that have been widely circulated on social media, has served as a glimmer of hope for a city grappling with tragedy.
In one of the videos, a man is heard calling for the officer to kill him, threatening that he has a gun in his pocket. The officer refuses to shoot and tells the man to get down.
McCormack says he's been in touch with the unnamed arresting officer, who he says is overwhelmed with emotion.
He says the officer says he was just doing his job, and was more worried about the victims than anything else.
He says the officer told him his actions were "no big deal."
Baku. 12 May. REPORT.AZ/ Islamic State claimed it had carried out a deadly bomb attack in Pakistan.
Report informs referring to Reuters.
Notably, 25 killed, 35 injured in the incident in the town Mastung of Baluchistan province. A powerful bomb struck on Friday in the town of Mastung, targeting the convoy of the deputy leader of the Senate, Abdul Ghafoor Haidery, who was lightly wounded in the attack.
Winning numbers drawn in 'All or Nothing Night' game
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "All or Nothing Night" game were:
01-05-09-10-12-13-15-17-18-22-23-24
(one, five, nine, ten, twelve, thirteen, fifteen, seventeen, eighteen, twenty-two, twenty-three, twenty-four)
LONDON Charlotte Hogg, who offered her resignation as the Bank of England's deputy governor last month, will leave the bank at the end of this week, earlier than expected, The Telegraph newspaper has reported.
The Telegraph reported that Hogg had been expected to stay on for three months after writing a letter of resignation in March over her failure to declare a potential conflict of interest about her brother's role at Barclays Bank.
The Bank of England declined to make any official comment.
(Reporting by Elizabeth Piper; editing by Jason Neely)
ICYMI watch this insane video of a man climbing several stories of a building to save a dangling child. People in France are calling him "Le Spiderman." Incredible footage. For more on this story click here.
Video of Man scales building to save dangling child
Marc-David Seidel of the Sauder School of Business at UBC spoke to Global News for a story on Shaw’s plans to buy $430 million worth of spectrum licences in B.C. and two other provinces.
Seidel said the news is positive but unlikely to dramatically improve options for Canadian consumers, who pay higher fees for cell service compared to people in many other developed countries.
75 north is back open after it was shut down for more than two hours just past the Brent Spence Bridge and I-71 Cincinnati police said.
People need to slow down in this rain. You can’t drive fast in this weather… Please be careful!
A two-vehicle collision blocked the left lane on northbound I-471 just before the Big Mac Bridge in Newport, according to Campbell County dispatchers. No one was hurt and the crash has cleared, but be prepared for slow traffic.
A disabled vehicle brought the center lane to a dead halt on southbound I-71/75 on the -Cut-in-the-Hill near the Kyles Lane exit.
The left two lanes were shut down on southbound I-71/75, also on the Cut-in-the-Hill, after two cars crashed about 5:21 a.m., according to Kenton County dispatchers. All lanes cleared about a half hour later. No one was hurt. (FOX19)
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French President Francois Hollande landed this morning in Iraq to assess progress in the war against ISIS there.
At the end of last week Hollande said that, during his visit, he would express his appreciation for French soldiers who are participating in an international coalition fighting in Iraq against ISIS.
Former Real Madrid right-back, Álvaro Arbeloa, has criticized the officiating of the Supercopa de Espana first leg at the Camp Nou and suggested that referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea was favouring the Catalan side.
Real Madrid won the first leg of the Supercopa de Espana at the Camp Nou on Sunday evening’s and they did so in spite of a couple of controversial decisions given against them.
But Arbeloa commenting on his Twitter account, said, “Not even with 12 [can Barcelona win].”
“One day yes and another as well against Barcelona.
“They are laughing in our face, it’s appalling,” he said.
“Having seen this, we could make the most of it and play for the Bernabeu Trophy on Wednesday, no?” he concluded.
The second leg takes place on Wednesday night, with kick-off at 23:00 CET.
Oklahoma State's Zach Bauchou tees off on the fourth hole during the final round of the NCAA Division I men's golf championships in Stillwater, Okla., Wednesday, May 30, 2018. Mitch Alcala AP Photo
The company formerly known as Yahoo! Inc. agreed Tuesday to pay $35 million to settle claims that it failed to adequately disclose a cybersecurity breach, the first time that regulators have penalized a public company that was the victim of a hack.
The Securities and Exchange Commission announced the penalty in a news release that said the company, now known as Altaba Inc., failed to properly investigate the 2014 breach and weigh whether it should be disclosed to shareholders. The SEC said the company had learned within days...
Bruins winger Jake DeBrusk brought father and former NHL enforcer Louie to tears Thursday night, after the 20-year-old Canadian scored his first goal in his NHL debut.
Following Boston’s scoreless power play early in the second period, DeBrusk put one away for the home team, giving the Bruins a 2-1 lead over the Predators. The goal brought everyone inside TD Garden to their feet, including DeBrusk’s family, in what would turn into a 4-3 Bruins’ win.
Celebrating alongside Louis was DeBrusk’s sister, Jordyn, who quickly garnered an abundance of attention on social media.
A model, Jordyn, has accumulated close to 4,000 followers on Instagram, where she regularly shares bikini-clad selfies and snaps from vacations with friends and her hockey player boyfriend, Cole Linaker.
“Found a random man at the top of a mountain,” the blonde bombshell quipped of a shot from August.
We’re certain DeBrusk approves of his sibling’s significant other.
Event time: Wednesday 11-6pm, Thursday 11-8pm, Friday and Saturday 11-6pm and Sunday 11-4pm
Featured Artist Exhibit-Melissa Pierson, Vicki Ridgway and Bob Schnack
This month long exhibit features the work of photographer Bob Schnack, metal-smith jewelry designer Vicki Ridgway and acrylic painter Melissa Pierson. The Brick Gallery located inside the Lemon Street Gallery will have expanded exhibit space for these artists. Enjoy the adventures as seen through the lens of Bob Schnack and the original designs of metal-smith Vicki Ridgway. Melissa Pierson draws her inspiration from nature. Join us for the opening reception on Saturday May 13, 2017 from 6-9pm.
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Nine of the Top 10 finished in the top four in holiday tournament action, which prevented Matt Daniels from shaking things up in this week's rankings.
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A memo alleging that the FBI abused its surveillance authority became public on Friday after a push by House Republicans.
President Donald Trump authorized the memo's release, even after the FBI expressed "grave concerns" about its "accuracy."
RELATED: "Nunes Memo: What's In It And What's Not" [From NPR]
NPR journalists who cover the Justice Department, the White House and national security have annotated the White House's authorization letter and the memo itself, which was authored by House Intelligence Committee Chairman Devin Nunes, R-Calif.
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BROOKFIELD — Proposed redevelopment plans for Brookfield Square Mall call for the Sears building to be torn down and replaced with a movie theater and “Whirlyball” entertainment center.
The plans would also add 10,000 square feet of new mall space.
As part of the project, the CBL Associates and Properties, which owns Brookfield Square, is asking for $6.3 million in financing from the city.
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BERLIN, March 29 Britain appreciates its partnership with Germany and wants to continue being an ally of other European countries, Prime Minister Theresa May said in an opinion piece for a German newspaper after triggering divorce talks with the EU.
"We really appreciate this long-lasting friendship and partnership between our countries," May wrote in a piece for the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, referring to Germany.
She said Britain wanted to "remain a committed partner and ally to Germany and all of our other friends on the continent" and added that putting up unnecessary barriers to business would be "damaging for us all". (Reporting by Michelle Martin and Paul Carrel; Editing by Madeline Chambers)
Christopher Basset, Kipling D. Colbert Jr. and Richard Gregory Williams III were indicted for first-degree murder in the shooting death of Knoxville teen Zaevion Dobson in December 2015. Photo from WBIR.
The three men convicted in the shooting death of Fulton High School student Zaevion Dobson in December 2015 were sentenced to more than 100 years on Friday.
Christopher Bassett received life plus 35 years. Judge Steven Sword sentenced Bassett following the guilty verdict in December to an automatic life sentence in prison for first-degree murder.
READ MORE FROM WBIR | 3 men sentenced to 100+ years in Zaevion Dobson's murder
The City of Vacaville's Public Works Department will be hosting a public meeting at the Ulatis Community Center to provide information and updates on the Jepson Parkway Project. The meeting will take place at 6 p.m. on Thursday.
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Stewie and Brian's long-time friendship comes to an abrupt end after Brian does something unforgettable to one of Stewie's cherished toys.
In today’s busy lifestyle, it is but obvious that our exercise routines have been replaced with meetings and social gatherings and freshly prepared meals with ready-to-eat and/or processed foods. What has come along with these lifestyle changes is excess body weight and a number of other health problems, including diabetes. While you may be diabetic due to genetic susceptibility, lifestyle factors are largely to be blamed today. The good news is that you can however keep your blood sugar levels under check simply by making a few changes in your lifestyle. Read on to know how:
× ISP: Semi-truck driver dies after car possibly suffers blown out tire in next lane
SHELBY COUNTY, Ind. – Indiana State Police say a semi-truck driver has died after a Wednesday afternoon crash on eastbound I-74.
It happened near SR 244 and mile marker 119 just before 5:00 p.m.
Indiana State Police say a semi rolled over and the driver died as a result of the crash. They were pronounced dead at the scene.
After investigating, authorities believe a passenger car was in the left lane and possibly got a flat tire just before the collision.
As the car moved to the right, it moved into the path of an eastbound semi in the right lane. In an effort to avoid collision, the driver of the semi made an evasive move to the right, struck the right rear of the car, ran off the road then overturned into the trees.
The identity of the deceased is being withheld until the next of kin can be properly notified.
Challenge Quilt created by Charlotte McConkie, following the theme, "Colors of the Vineyard." The small quilt is 16 inches by 20 inches, with a 3-inch sleeve in back for hanging.
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After complaints from pedestrians Sinn Fein has called for the path adjacent to Drumbeg and Meadowbrook to be extended.
Cllr Fergal Lennon said: “Pedestrians wishing to access the Tandragee Rd fhave no clear or safe pathway.
“This is despite the fact that this is a busy road and a stretch of road that includes bus stops.
“Pedestrian safety is paramount.
“I have called on Roads Service to extend this path to ensure pedestrians are safe and in an effort to ensure pedestrians are not forced to walk part of their journey on a main road.”
The metal powders for additive manufacturing market continues to see increased competition with the acquisition of Metasphere Technology by Höganäs.
Based in Luleå, Sweden, Metasphere was founded in 2009 and uses a combination of plasma and centrifugal forces to atomize metal and produce spherical metal powder.
The powder has a range of uses including surface coating and additive manufacturing.
The Tyee quoted two UBC researchers in an article about media literacy.
Eric M. Meyer, a professor in the school of library, archival and information studies, said lessons on evaluating and critiquing media sources should be taught earlier.
Ron Darvin, a UBC language and literacy education PhD candidate, discussed the ways of integrating digital literacy into the classroom.
Monday's Royal Baby Bonanza provided the world with some good news for once and Kate Middleton the insane pressure to look flawless before the planet just hours after pushing a baby human out of her body.
On their way home from the hospital with their new prince, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge gracefully participated in the mandatory photoshoot for their royal subjects to "awwww" at and "awwww" we did.
Welcome to the family. pic.twitter.com/nKSd5kh5bZ — Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) April 23, 2018
But commoners couldn't help but wonder, who and or/what were their Royal Highnesses waving at up above?
The meme that birthed it all comes from the end of Happy Gilmore, when Abraham Lincoln, Carl Weathers, and an alligator congratulated Adam Sandler's character on winning his grandma's house back.
LAKELAND, Fla. (AP) - A Florida man is suing his friend for misleading him about the value of his $1 million lottery ticket, and for pocketing the proceeds after helping him cash it in.
The Lakeland Ledger (http://bit.ly/2ssuIs8) reports 45-year-old John Rhoades asked his 28-year-old friend Tyler Scott for help after realizing the scratch-off ticket he bought in April was a winner. Rhoades says he didn't know how much the ticket was worth or how to cash it in.
The lawsuit says Scott told Rhoades it was worth $100,000. Attorneys for Scott say he gave Rhoades the money to buy the ticket, and that Scott scratched the ticket and won, later giving his friend $64,000.
A judge issued an order freezing both men's bank accounts until ownership of the winning ticket can be determined.
HAMILTON — The Hamilton Tiger-Cats re-signed defensive back Emanuel Davis on Wednesday.
Davis signed a two-year deal with Hamilton a day after becoming a free agent.
The 27-year-old had 55 tackles, five interceptions and three fumble recoveries in 17 games last season with Hamilton. Davis enters his fifth season with the Ticats, having registered 178 tackles, 24 special-teams tackles, 10 interceptions (four returned for TD).
David was a CFL all-star in 2015 after recording a league-best three interception return TDs.
SAINT ELIZABETH OF PORTUGAL Queen of Portugal (1271-1336)
SUPUWATHAElizabeth was born in 1271. She was daughter of Pedro III. of Arragon, being named after her aunt, St. Elizabeth of Hungary.… More
Looking on, at left, is Chaguanas West MP Ganga Singh. Responding to a question from Couva North MP Ramona Ramdial during the Prime Minister's question time in Parliament on what critical pieces of legislation he intended to introduce to address the "exponential growth" in domestic violence, especially against women in Trinidad and Tobago, Rowley said domestic violence offences were covered by existing legislation.
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Austria's food safety agency says it has found the first instances of eggs contaminated with Fipronil in the country.
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The AGES agency says eight of 80 samples tested nationwide yielded traces of the insecticide, with the highest level at 0.1 milligrams a kilogram. That's below the EU limit of 0.72 milligrams a kilogram and AGES says the traces in Austria are 10 times lower than the highest concentration, found in Belgium.
AGES said Monday the insecticide was found in shipments of egg products for restaurant use from Germany, The Netherlands, Belgium and Poland.
Experts say the risk of getting sick from eating an egg tainted with Fipronil is low. But the illegal use of the insecticide in spray to rid hens of ticks, fleas and lice has prompted European food safety agencies to issue warnings and recalls of possibly affected imports.
From the opening celebration Friday night to the International Children's Festival on Saturday to Sunday's first-ever Seacoast Food Truck and Craft Beer Festival, the weather is forecast to be mild with little chance of rain. The Somersworth Festival Association will present the 37th annual Somersworth International Children's Festival beginning with music, fireworks and fun.
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Dr Jan Mangal, former petroleum adviser to President David Granger yesterday disclosed on his Facebook page that someone in government had proposed sole-sourcing the sale of Guyana’s oil to mining and commodities giant, Glencore.
Mangal’s statement follows his declaration that in the coming weeks he will outline a number of things including the “mechanism used by some oil companies and their local friends (in government and in the private sector) to defraud needy people in countries around the world, like in Guyana”.
Mangal’s reference to Glencore came on the same day that the Anglo-Swiss company was ordered by US authorities to hand over documents relating to a money laundering probe…..
Melania Trump tweeted a message about the violence at Charlottesville - did she agree with Donald?
The First Lady took to Twitter on Saturday afternoon to share her message.
She wrote: “Our country encourages freedom of speech, but let's communicate w/o hate in our hearts. No good comes from violence. #Charlottesville.”
Melania, 47, is not a regular user of the social media site, only tending to post when she has been on official business.
This is in direct contrast to her husband who is a regular user of Twitter.
A beautician belonging to the federal capital of Islamabad on Friday filed a complaint with police stating that she was allegedly raped by a taxi driver in a forest area outside Rawalpindi.
According to details, the medical examination of the 25-year-old woman confirmed sexual abuse.
The police report said that the woman worked in a Chinese beauty parlour in Islamabad and was traveling back home around 8 pm on January 31 when the driver raped her in the forest area. The cab driver instead of taking her home in Islamabad’s G-11 sector, kept driving the car for many hours before stopping the car in a deserted area where he raped the victim.
An FIR was filed on the victim’s complaint under Section 376 of the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC) at Rawat police station. Police said that they were conducting raids to arrest the culprits at the earliest.
Watch the UFC Fight Night 125 Post-Fight Press Conference Live Following the Event
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Watch the UFC Fight Night Belem Post-fight Press Conference live following the event. Key fighters from UFC Fight Night 125 will field questions from reporters.
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The UFC Fight Night 125 main event pit former light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida against rising star Eryk Anders in a middleweight main event. A women’s flyweight bout between Valentina Shevchenko and Priscila Cachoeira took over the co-main event slot when John Dodson vs. Pedro Munhoz was canceled after Munhoz missed weight.
BAD FEELINGS!! 😫😱😡I don't exactly welcome them into my life, but I'm learning to respect them when they show up. They're almost always around for a reason, and they almost always have something important to teach me.
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New Zealand markets itself to international tourists as “100% pure,” but a rapid expansion of its dairy industry is endangering its clean, green image.
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The non-jury Special Criminal Court trial of three people accused of murdering Gareth Hutch is set to begin next week.
Mr Hutch (35), a nephew of Gerry Hutch, was shot dead as he was getting into his car outside Avondale House flats on North Cumberland Street in Dublin on the morning of May 24th, 2016.
Thomas Fox (31) with an address at Rutland Court, Dublin 1, Regina Keogh (41) from Avondale House, Cumberland Street North, Dublin 1 and Jonathan Keogh (32) of Gloucester Place, Dublin 1, are all charged with the alleged murder of Mr Hutch.
The trial had been due to begin on Wednesday but was instead adjourned until next week after additional evidence was served.
Paul Burns SC, prosecuting, told the court that four weeks had been set aside for the trial but it was likely it would run a bit longer.
The three accused were remanded in custody and the trial will begin on Tuesday morning in front of Mr Justice Tony Hunt, presiding, sitting with Judge Patricia Ryan and Judge Michael Walsh.
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The Akron Art Museum’s new exhibit Alchemy! Transformations in Gold features the work of artists who work in gold or another material standing in for gold. It reflects on the meaning and symbolism of gold in a variety of cultures and eras in in history.
To kick it off, the museum is holding its Gold Party, which it calls “the Glitziest Party of the Season.” You are invited to dress up in your most glamorous clothes and pile on the jewelry to come down and check out the exhibitwhile enjoying drinks, snacks and music. You can even stroll down the gold carpet and have your photo taken in front of the paparazzi wall.
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YEREVAN, APRIL 18, ARMENPRESS. Armenian Ambassador to Iran H.E. Artashes Tumanyan had a meeting on April 16 with Nasrollah Pezhmanfar, chairman of the Culture Affairs Committee of the Iranian Parliament, the foreign ministry told ARMENPRESS.
Pezhmanfar welcomed the Ambassador and mentioned the existing historical and cultural similarities between the Armenian and Iranian peoples create strong grounds for the development of relations in different spheres, and stressed that his committee is willing to assist in enhancing cooperation with Armenia in the cultural sector.
Ambassador Tumanyan was pleased the mention the great attention towards cultural legacies of the two countries by state agencies, which is proved by the mindful attitude towards the Armenian Churches and cultural monuments in Iran and the Blue Mosque in Yerevan.
The meeting also focused on further enhancing the cooperation in the field of culture as well as between relevant committees of the parliaments of Armenia and Iran.
Folks who’ve never experienced the gun wrenching, uncontrollable feelings of being super anxious, or having a panic attack, would never know what it’s like to feel that type of extreme uneasiness.
Maybe seeing an unrelated video that is super relatable will help those people get it. Or maybe not, but it’s worth a shot.
The moment my soul left my body.. pic.twitter.com/xHJNLLI8bp — Megan Connolly (@MeganConnolly4) March 16, 2018
To all the anxiety-ridden folks out there, stay strong. Stay present.
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DUNCAN If the smell of burning rubber entices you, or you like hot rods, motorcycles or classic autos, meander on down to Main Street this Friday and Saturday.
The 10th Annual Cruisin' the Chisholm Trail Car Show & Cruise is being brought to downtown Duncan courtesy of Main Street Duncan Inc.
Registration for the cruise will take placea at the corner of 12th Street and Main from 5-10 p.m. Friday. Online registrations are available now at mainstreetduncan.net. Cost for the Friday night car cruise is $10 per vehicle. Online registrations close at noon Friday.
Tailgate parties are encouraged for family fun as families and friends watch cars, trucks and motorcycles of all makes, models and years cruise downtown until 10 p.m.
Burn Out registration and competition is set for 7 p.m. Friday at the corner of 8th Street and Walnut Avenue. Those who want to participate need to check in 15 minutes early for instructions and inspection. First- and second-place trophies will be awarded. The crowd will decide the winners.
YOUNGSTOWN — A new touring production of “The Sound of Music” will come to Powers Auditorium on Dec. 19.
Tickets range from $29 to $89 and go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday at the DeYor Performing Arts Center box office, 260 W. Federal St., by phone at 330-744-0264 and at youngstownsymphony.com.
“The Sound of Music,” which features songs by Rodgers and Hammerstein, tells the story of Maria and the von Trapp family in Austria as World War II approaches. The Tony, Grammy and Academy Award-winning musical includes the songs “My Favorite Things,” “Edelweiss” and the title song.
A live television production of the show, based on the 1965 movie, aired in 2015 and was viewed by more than 44 million people.
Adelaide Archbishop Philip Wilson, the world's most high profile Catholic to be found guilty of concealing child sexual abuse, says he will appeal his conviction in NSW.
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In a statement to media yesterday, a day after being handed 12 months home detention for concealing child sexual abuse, Wilson said he would lodge an appeal to the NSW District Court.
Wilson was in May found guilty of failing to report to police the historical sexual abuse of two altar boys by a pedophile priest after a landmark magistrate-only trial in Newcastle Local Court.
UPDATE: GFPD held a press conference stating "Today at approximately 10:30 am our officers were in the area of 52nd Street and 10th Avenue North searching for a male suspect wanted for questioning in an earlier incident. Our officers made contact with the suspect and when he brandished a weapon, he was fatally shot by our officers." GFPD went on to say that there were multiple GFPD officers involved. There were no officers injured and there is no threat to the community. The officers involved in the incident have been placed on paid administrative leave.
UPDATE: GFPD has confirmed there was an officer involved shooting near 10th Avenue North and 52nd Street today. They say the scene is safe and an investigation is underway.
There is a large police presence in the area of 38th and 10th Avenue North. The area is blocked off, but police say it is safe. We have a reporter on scene and will update you as the information comes in.
Sugar Hills Record recording Artist is coming to Chicago on Friday March 9th to perform at Joe’s on Weed Street in Chicago. Before joining Sugar Hills Record he self produced nine albums and then produced his 10th and most recent album with Sugar Hills Record named “While the Getting’ is Good”. Don’t miss your opportunity to see him live!
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Ethiopian airlines has launched a new booking app, which is available initially to Android users. The new app offers a range of options to customers, including the ability to book flights, check in, issue boarding cards and check the status of flights.
“This fits in with our ongoing commitment of offering customers the best user-friendly solutions to enhance their experience of flying with Ethiopian,” said Ethiopian’s country manager in Ireland, Meseret Tekalign.
As an incentive to use the app, customers will receive a 10% discount off their booking.
Ethiopian operates four flights per week from Dublin airport to Los Angeles and Dublin to Addis Ababa, its hub and gateway to 55 African and 26 international destinations, including Cape Town, Zanzibar, Chengdu, Seychelles and Victoria Falls.
Enbridge has signed a deal to sell its Canadian natural gas gathering and processing business in parts of B.C. and Alberta to Brookfield Infrastructure and its partners for $4.31 billion.
This Architectural Tuscan style home embraces an old-world look with all the modern amenities. The Grand Foyer entrance with its large adjoining rooms and marble floors, bold arches and high ceilings giving an air of grandeur, in earthy tones, making an easy transition and a turn key offering. It features an open floor plan with a new oversized kitchen, stainless steel appliances, Beautiful white cabinetry and walk-in pantry. With two Master bedrooms and ensuite bedroom and two additional guest rooms. This Style emphasizes on windows and exterior doors (all Impact) that flood the interior spaces with natural light, while maintaining privacy that open to a wonderful oversize lot. This Tropical garden with plenty of space for a large swimming pool and Fruit Trees. With effortless beauty like this, why look anywhere else?
A Vermont man accused of breaking into a house and attacking the homeowner with a golf club denied the charges in court on Tuesday.
Police say Cliff Brasil, 36, of Winooski broke into the home on Floral Drive in South Burlington, Vermont, around 5 p.m. on Monday, according to NBC5. He then allegedly hit the homeowner in the shoulder with the club.
Brasil denied the attack during an appearance in Vermont Superior Court on Tuesday via video conference.
Police say that Brasil then went across the street to the home of a man he works with and did a line of cocaine. He reportedly became paranoid and accused his co-worker of being with his ex-girlfriend.
He faces charges of burglary and aggravated assault for the attack, as well as a cocaine possession charge and violation of his conditions of release for another case.
He is due back in court on Friday.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Trump says North Korea wants meeting 'as soon as possible,' praises Kim Jong Un as 'very open' and 'very honorable'
An Arkansas man was killed and a minor was hurt in a one-vehicle crash Monday, state police say.
George Perez, 23, of Springdale was driving a 2009 Ford east on County Line Road shortly before noon when the vehicle drifted off the road's north side, hitting a tree, according to a preliminary state police report.
Police said Perez sustained fatal injuries in the crash, and a minor passenger was also injured. The youth was taken to a Springdale hospital, according to the report.
Conditions at the time of the crash were reportedly rainy and cloudy, and police said the road was wet.
At least 145 people have died on Arkansas roads this year, according to preliminary state police data.
A fire destroyed a Kalkaska County barn and killed a litter of baby pigs.
The Clearwater Township Fire Department says they got the call around 4 Saturday afternoon.
By the time they got there, the barn was already consumed by the fire, partially collapsed and spreading to a second barn.
A total of four fire stations used 14,000 gallons of water and spent two hours putting out the fire.
They believe the cause of the fire is related to a heating lamp used in the barn.
The #3-ranked Dalton State Men's Golf team had a dominant day in the opening round of the Southern States Athletic Conference Championships held at the Par-71, 6,764-yard Arrowhead Country Club in Montgomery, AL.
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MEREDOSIA, Ill. (WAND) – The case of a body found in Meredosia is now considered a homicide, state police say.
The discovery happened May 24, when the body of 42-year-old man Robert Utter was found in a vehicle. Troopers confirmed Wednesday that the case is a homicide investigation.
A cause of death is still unknown.
A nearby school in Meredosia, which is home to students between kindergarten and 12th grade, had to go on a soft lockdown after the body discovery.
State police say the investigation remains open and ongoing. Meredosia police are working with the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office and state police on the case.
Troopers want anyone with information to call ISP District 9 at (217)786-6677.
JEFFERSON CITY (AP) — Senate Democrats are waging a filibuster against a Republican proposal to require a photo ID to vote in Missouri.
The Senate took up the bill Monday night after Republicans tabled it last week following several hours of debate.
Democrats said requiring a photo ID to vote is an effort to disenfranchise minority and low-income voters. Republicans say the measure would cut down on fraud.
Missouri Republicans have sought to tighten voting requirements for more than a decade. The Missouri Supreme Court ruled in 2006 that requiring a photo ID to vote was unconstitutional, and Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon in 2011 vetoed another photo-identification bill.
The House passed the bill in January with enough votes to override a veto and passed a proposed constitutional amendment to allow such a law, necessary because of the Supreme Court's ruling.
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JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Nick Griffin scored 15 of his 20 points in the second half and Sam Idowu had 12 points to help Saint Peter’s beat Niagara 58-52 on Friday night to snap a six-game skid.
Griffin hit four 3-pointers and made 4 of 4 free throws in the final 19 seconds.
Matt Scott converted a 3-point play, Kahlil Dukes made a jumper and Chris Barton hit a 3-pointer to pull Niagara (14-10, 7-4 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference) within three points with five minutes to play. Two free throws by Elijah Gonzales gave the Peacocks (9-13, 3-8) a 64-58 lead four minutes later, but Matt Scott and Marvin Prochet each made two foul shots to trim the Purple Eagles’ deficit to two points with 20 seconds left. Griffin’s free throws sealed it for Saint Peter’s.
Scott had 16 points and Dukes scored 10 for Niagara, but the duo combined to shoot just 8 of 29 (27.6 per cent) from the field. It was the lowest-scoring output of the season for the Purple Eagles, who came in averaging a conference-leading 83.6 points per game.
Agenda can be accessed via Broken Bow's website or by clicking the link below
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Career FBI Are Embarrassed by Dirty Cops Video – Bill Still
What a beautiful, cold morning on the East Coast knowing that the Trump coup is about to be shattered.
And career FBI folk are happy this is just about over as well. 99% of them have been deeply embarrassed by Comey and Company.
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Welcome to the sound of silence. As of noon next Monday, the lives of Londoners will no longer be punctuated by the bongs of Westminster. Those 10 ominous strokes which herald ITN’s News at Ten will seem incongruous not apt. For Big Ben (the clock and tower to which that great bell’s name has spread), is due for repair and the tolling will cease for the next four years. The builders are certainly taking their time about it.
Big Ben has been silenced before, of course: to protect Parliament from German Zeppelins (in case the bombers could hear the bells); for the funerals of Winston Churchill and Margaret Thatcher; for brief periods of maintenance work. But on this occasion it’s as if the city were having a heart transplant. While surgeons tinker away at the pulmonary arteries, we are left staring at a monitor that is flatlining.
Big Ben, as his name suggests, is less a giant grandfather clock...
A child has been struck by a car in New Street, Pwllheli.
The accident took place outside the Home Bargains store and emergency services are at the scene and the road has been closed.
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Rare opportunity to purchase highly regarded and established 56 year family business with many attractive elements. ''Fruit stand'', 17.75 acres soft fruit orchard with irrigation water provided by two private wells; self-contained sorting, packing, shipping; two walk-in coolers. 40' x 80' former packing shed shop. Four stall parking and loft; gas tanks, City water, three highway accesses; 19.69 level acres; county fire hydrant. Primary (updated) and secondary (long-time orchard foreman) residences; seven RV space rentals. Property is bordered by the Apple Capital Loop Trail on the West and Highway 97 on the East. 2006 40' x 40' addition on south side of Fruit Stand; ample off-street parking for cars and RV travelers, many who return to B & B every year for a visit and the exceptional quality fruit they remember.
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Paris attacks victims aim to find out who held back soldiers
PARIS (AP) — Survivors and families of victims of the deadly 2015 attack on Paris' Bataclan concert hall have brought a case before France's administrative court to find out why French soldiers stationed nearby were ordered not to intervene when Islamic State gunmen stormed the venue.
The new procedure Wednesday seeks to expose who was responsible in the French government for the soldiers' actions. It comes one month after victims filed a legal complaint with the same goal.
During the attacks, eight soldiers standing near the Bataclan as part of an internal security operation were ordered not to use their weapons. The government later clarified the rules of engagement for its military in similar situations.
The attack on the Bataclan and other Paris venues on Nov. 13, 2015, killed 130 people and wounded hundreds.
0:51 Intrepid souls take the Polar Bear Plunge into 2017 on Hilton Head Island Pause
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0:54 Mr. 500: Ridgeland-Hardeeville's Faber talks milestone
0:58 Timeless holiday-time safety tips
2:33 Iconic 'Star Wars' actress Carrie Fisher has died at age 60
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This was the scene which visitors to Derby's River Gardens would have seen in the 1970s as they strolled past the Council House towards Exeter Bridge and beyond.
It is a view which is much altered more than 40 years later, although the prominent and iconic tower of the city's famous Silk Mill, which can be seen in the background, is still, of course, very much in evidence in 2017.
Long gone, however, is the large building which housed a timber merchants and the tall chimney behind, which have both subsequently vanished from the skyline. Judging by the fallen leaves on the grass, this view was probably taken in early autumn.
Does anyone know the name of the timber merchants and when it was demolished? Was the chimney part of the same site or did that belong to another firm?
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Valentines day is traditionally noted as the most romantic day of the year, where many people exchange cards and buy gifts for their loved ones.
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Litherland: Scrambler bike rider fired shots
Another shooting sadly. Police have confirmed they are investigating shots being fired in Litherland on Wednesday evening.
(Photo: Liverpool Echo)
At around 5.20pm, Merseyside Police received a report of three gunshots in Wheatfield View.
Witnesses said they saw a scrambler bike being ridden down Green Lane, towards Hatton Hill. Damage was caused to two cars on Wheatfield View but nobody has been reported as injured.
Paulo Dybala seems to be back as he is decisive again for Juve. Even so, Argentina national team coach Jorge Sampaoli did not call him up for Argentina's next games as they are getting ready to face Italy and Spain. As he now has a bit of time off, Dybala decided to go on a quick mini trip to Madrid alongside his brother/agent. Dybala posted a story on his Instagram account confirming this trip. You can view the pictures bellow (via IlBianconero):
As AS.com said, Real Madrid look on as they have interest in Paulo Dybala. Their main target for next summer will be PSG's Neymar but if they fail to get him, then Dybala is one of the main alternatives.
A police logo on the side of an RCMP cruiser. Photo by James Wood/ 106.1 The Goat/Vista Radio
A 24 year old woman is recovering from a broken nose after an alleged assault in North Battleford.
Battleford RCMP say they responded to an assault on the 600 block of 101 st in North Battleford early Friday afternoon.
A 57 year old man was arrested and remanded into custody. He has been charged with assault causing bodily harm. The female was taken to hospital for her injuries.
What has been called ‘The most beautiful building in Alliston’, St. Andrew Anglican Church, was packed this past Friday evening to enjoy International singer/songwriters Noel and Tricia Richards who presented an evening of songs about life, love and friendship.
On Saturday morning, musicians and leaders from the community from many different churches gathering to hear Noel share from his 40 years experience as one of the UK’s leading songwriters.
Noel and Tricia Richards have been writing and performing together since 1975, when they first met in Plymouth, England. Over many years, their songs have found a worldwide audience, mainly through Noel performing with his band in more than 30 countries.
In 2010, they relocated to Palma de Mallorca, Spain, and so began a new season of life and a fresh direction for their music and songwriting.
Fiorentina will rename their training ground after former captain Davide Astori, who died aged 31 earlier this month.
The defender, capped 14 times by Italy, passed away before the side were scheduled to play Udinese on 4 March.
A post-mortem examination revealed cardiac arrest as the most likely cause of death.
Chairman Mario Cognigni told Italian media the training ground will be named “Centro Sportivo Davide Astori”.
Astori, who leaves a wife and two-year-old daughter, came through the youth system at AC Milan before joining Cagliari in 2008.
He spent eight years at the club and had loan spells at Roma and Fiorentina before moving permanently to the latter two years ago.
Astori wore the number 13 shirt at Fiorentina, which was retired by the club. Thousands of fans and representatives of every Serie A club gathered at his funeral on 8 March.
This was the scene as a brave stuntwoman lost her life during a scene shot with a racing motorcycle on the set of "Deadpool 2." Photo credit: MEGA/Files
Tragedy struck the set of the hotly-anticipated superhero sequel on the morning of Aug. 14, when the stuntwoman was sent crashing through a glass pane at the film's shooting location in Vancouver. Photo credit: Mega
The horrific accident played out while a visiting news team was filming the ill-fated action scene. Photo credit: Mega
Local reporter Ben Miljure said that the stuntwoman was carried onto an ambulance shortly after the accident — but, after 45 minutes at the scene, the emergency vehicle departed without activating sirens or emergency lights. Photo credit: Mega
Natural Bridge Hoedown
The famous Natural Bridge Hoedowns have been a popular tradition at Natural Bridge for over 45 years! Natural Bridge State Resort Park and square dance caller, Jane Bolin, invite you on Saturdays from May through mid-October to Hoedown Island for some easy to learn Appalachian square dancing, line dancing, two-stepping, polka’s, waltzes and other couple and individual dances. The warm-up dance starts at 6:30 pm and the regular dance program begins at 7:30 pm. Admission is $3.00/person (ages 12 & under are free). As an outdoor event, there is the possibility of cancellation if inclement weather is forecast or occurs.
Oct 14, 2017 / 6:30 P.M. - 10:00 P.M.
Oct 21, 2017 / 6:30 P.M. - 10:00 P.M.
For more information call (606) 663-2214 or visit parks.ky.gov/
Watch Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's message to Ceres girl
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson was on the set of "Skyscraper" when he took time to record this video to wish Ceres teenager Jillian Jimenez a happy 16th birthday. Beth Jimenez, Jillian's mom, sent Johnson a note asking him to wish her daughter, who is a sophomore at Ceres High School, happy birthday.
If you're indecisive and you want a tattoo, but you could never commit or decide on a design - you're in luck.Elm Street Tattoo in Dallas, Texas has unveiled a new "get what you get" tattoo vending machine.It's essentially a coin-operated bubble gum machine full of little plastic containers containing tattoo designs.You pay $100 to turn the dial and whatever design comes out is what you'll getThe owner says, don't worry because the surprise designs are "all good ones."And so far the shop days they've had a taker.The client got a snake design inside their plastic pod and the artist was able to tattoo that exact design on their arm.----------
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A windy day on Earth is no comparison to a windy day on Saturn. The ringed planet is home to terrifying winds that can top 1,100 mph (1,800 kph). NASA describes them as "some of the fastest in the solar system." A Cassini image released Monday shows what those winds do to Saturn's atmosphere.
Cassini sneaked a peek through the gas giant's hazy outer region by imaging the planet at infrared wavelengths. NASA poetically notes "the high-speed winds of Saturn's atmosphere produce watercolor-like patterns."
Cassini snapped the image in December at a distance of 592,000 miles (953,000 kilometers) from Saturn. The spacecraft, a joint project from NASA, European Space Agency and the Italian Space Agency, launched in 1997 and is due to end its mission later this year by plunging into Saturn's atmosphere.
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The world’s largest pork producer is putting its best case before jurors to debunk claims its waste emits stenches so foul and attracts so many flies that life for rural neighbors is miserable.
Smithfield Foods’ lawyers hand-picked the two plaintiffs and the neighboring 4,700-hog operation in the second in a series of nuisance lawsuits that opened Tuesday.
Plaintiffs’ lawyers picked the first case and won a nearly $51 million jury verdict last month. That was cut to about $3 million because a state law limits punishment for corporate misdeeds.
Neighbors say for decades they’ve put up with livestock sewage sprayed over crops that also drifts and coats their homes and cars.
Smithfield Foods lawyers say jurors should forget the company’s size and focus on how one grower treats his neighbors.
A WINNING CONNECTION
Angels manager Mike Scioscia played his entire Major League Baseball career as a catcher for the Dodgers and Manager Tommy Lasorda. Scioscia passed Lasorda’s 1,599 wins as a manager with Tuesday’s 9-2 road victory over the Tigers. Scioscia is currently ranked 20th on MLB managers career wins list.
In Mike’s time
Since Mike Scioscia began managing the Angels in 2000, there have been 193 managers for the other 29 teams. Here’s how many for each team in that span.
Includes interim managers, managers who had multiple stints with teams and those that served while others were suspended.
Sources: Baseball Almanac, MLB, Baseball Reference
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The Angels took Mama to Heaven at around 10:20 p.m. on Good Friday. We were so blessed to celebrate her 90th birthday with her on Wednesday.
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Normangee Softball Looking to Make Noise in First Ever State Tourney
Despite 30 wins to just 4 losses, the Lady Panthers remain humble entering first ever state tournament appearance.
Harrison Ford put his muscles on display while out in LA!
The 75-year-old actor was spotted heading out of a CVS on Friday afternoon (October 6) in Santa Monica, Calif.
Harrison showed off his incredibly toned arm muscles in a tight grey tee while leaving the pharmacy.
He has been keeping busy promoting his new film Blade Runner 2049 with co-star Ryan Gosling.
Fans are loving one recent interview in particular, where Harrison and Ryan can’t stop laughing with their hysterical interviewer.
Make sure to check out the super funny segment!
President Donald Trump criticized a sheriff's deputy again Monday for failing to take action during the shooting massacre of 17 people at a Florida high school on Feb. 14th.
Been thinking about this all day and have come to the conclusion Welham and O Brien could be a good bit of business.
Sam Wood is a great prospect and when he fills out he could be excellent. Saw him the other day and still looks relatively skinny. If Gaskell is injured we are definitely short of cover in the centres. Welham is experienced and fairly strong and would be good as a squad man.
O Brien is a young hooker and has played superleague before and gives cover if Kruise gets injured and could turn out to be a decent hooker.
Providing Welham is a 1 year deal and not a thewlis 4 year special I would say it's a good bit of business to fill in for injuries.
HONOLULU — A Hawaii man is accused of killing his mother and stuffing her decapitated head and dismembered body parts in seven plastic bags in the refrigerator freezer of the Waikiki apartment they shared.
Yu Wei Gong has been charged with second degree murder, and he was expected to make his initial appearance in court Monday.
According to the state's complaint filed against Gong, he called police April 11, saying, "I killed my Mom."
When officers arrived and couldn't find his mother, he told them she was "in the fridge," the complaint says.
An officer looked in one of the bags in the freezer and found the body parts.
JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — The United Nations says a Nepalese peacekeeper in South Sudan has been accused of inappropriately touching a teenage girl in exchange for money.
The allegation in the town of Aweil comes two months after 46 Ghanaian peacekeepers were recalled when some members allegedly paid local women living in a protection camp in the town of Wau for sex.
A U.N. statement says an investigation into the latest allegation is underway.
Multiple U.N. peacekeeping missions have faced allegations of sexual abuse or exploitation in recent years, with Secretary-General Antonio Guterres calling it a "global menace" that must end.
The U.N. has about 15,000 peacekeepers in South Sudan, whose civil war is well into a fifth year.
Country Jam USA announces additional artists to the 2018 line up. Celebrating our 29th year, the three-day camping and country music festival will take place July 19-21, 2018, in Eau Claire Wisconsin.
Country Jam USA is pleased to announce that Alabama will be headlining Thursday July 19th and Billy Currington will be headlining on July 20th. Also joining the Country Jam USA lineup are: Craig Morgan, LOCASH, Lindsay Ell, and Josh Gracin, with additional acts to be announced at a later date.
Get your 3-day general admission tickets at $119 before the price increase January 2nd. Camping, reserved and VIP seating, Party Pit, and Country Club are currently on sale also.
Buy Your Tickets HERE or call the office at (715)839-7500 to purchase.
The Met Office has warned that most of Scotland, save for a few patches on the East coast, will be hit by ice later this evening, leading to a risk of slippery surfaces and travel problems.
The Yellow warning now means there are two weather warnings in place in Scotland, as the modified Yellow warning for snow that was due to hit overnight is still in place.
A snow assessment from the Chief Forecaster read: “Showers across northern and western Scotland are expected to bring further snowfall with 1-2 cm possible to low levels, and 2-5 cm above around 200 m.”
The icy patches are expected to form underfoot between 6pm this evening, and 10am tomorrow morning, with slippery walking conditions causing difficulty for pedestrians and cyclists.
Travel problems could also hit commuters at rush hour tonight and tomorrow, with difficult driving conditions also reckoned by the Met Office to be a distinct possibility.
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* Says two communication units will sell 100 percent stake in Huzhou industrial investment firm
* Price remains to be decided later
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FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO): A Fort Wayne man convicted in three rape cases was sentenced Friday.
Our partners in news at ABC 21 report Darvon Smith was sentenced to 179 years. Smith was convicted on five counts of rape, three counts of criminal confinement, and one count of habitual offender.
RELATED: Fort Wayne man charged with three rapes
Court documents reveal Smith preyed on sex workers, with victims meeting him at his apartment. All three say Smith pulled out a knife, blocked the doorway, and demanded that they take off their clothes and have sex with him.
Smith previously pleaded guilty to shooting and critically injuring a woman in her home back in 2010. He was sentenced to 10 years in prison with two years probation in that case.
In this file photo dated Friday Nov.4, 2016, the Eiffel Tower is lit up in green to mark the success of the Paris Agreement to slash man-made emissions of carbon dioxide and other global warming gases to counter climate change, in Paris. Inscription reads, “it’s done.” Michel Euler AP
Educator Julianne Benzel is back to work Monday.
The Rocklin California High School teacher was place on administrative leave last week after a pair of students complained about a classroom discussion regarding the nature of public protests, specifically the national gun violence walkout that took place last week.
Speaking exclusively to Armstrong & Getty, Mrs. Benzel shared the details of her "leave," how the circumstance was handled by the school's administration, and how Jack & Joe helped create an outpouring of support that likely forced the school to change course.
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The Toronto Maple Leafs took the league's best regular-season team, the Washington Capitals, to double overtime in Game 2 of their series, this time coming out on top on a Kasperi Kapanen goal, evening the series at one game apiece. In Ottawa, a former Leaf, Dion Phaneuf, was the hero, scoring in overtime to knot the Senators' series with the Bruins at one.
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) – Indiana lawmakers set a Friday deadline to reach an agreement on the state’s next two-year budget and raising taxes to pay for improvements to the state’s crumbling infrastructure.
But with just days left in this year’s legislative session, the House and the Senate still appear far apart on some key tax provisions. That’s put some other pieces of Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb’s agenda in limbo.
Holcomb, the House, and the Senate still need to find agreement not just on how much, but also how to raise taxes.
House Republicans want to raise cigarette taxes, as well as gas taxes and vehicle related fees. But Holcomb and Senate Republicans oppose raising cigarette taxes.
The infrastructure plan is the top priority for the Republican majority.
Not My Job: Method Man Gets Quizzed On Method Acting
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Method Man co-founded the hip-hop collective Wu-Tang Clan. He's also done best-selling collaborations with Redman and Mary J. Blige, acted in movies and TV shows and is now the host of the new rap battle show Drop The Mic.
Being that the Method Man is also an actor, we gave him three questions about Method acting: the dramatic technique of "becoming" the character one plays.
Click the audio link above to see how he does.
CHICAGO — Justin Holiday scored 21 points and Denzel Valentine, Nikola Mirotic and Bobby Portis each added 15 to help Chicago win a preseason home game. Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 24 points and Khris Middleton added 14 for Milwaukee.
CHICAGO: The Bulls bounced back from a 118-71 loss to Dallas on Wednesday. … Chicago got 12 points from Robin Lopez and 11 from Kris Dunn. … The Bulls shot 51.8 percent from the field and made 17 of 34 3-pointers. … Portis had 10 rebounds and Mirotic had seven.
MILWAUKEE: Antetokounmpo was his usual dominant self. He made 7 of 10 field goals and 9 of 13 free throws. … Greg Monroe scored 10 points. … The Bucks made just 9 of 28 3-pointers and were outrebounded 42-36.
UP NEXT: The Bulls (2-1) host the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday. The Bucks (0-3) host the Detroit Pistons on Friday.
A Status Yellow low temperature warning will remain in place across the country until 9am this morning.
Today
Frost will soon clear and it will be a dry and sunny day. Top temperatures will reach around 7C or 8C degrees in light variable or north-westerly breezes.
Tonight
Tonight will be mostly dry with clear spells in the east, but cloud will increase from the west with outbreaks of rain and drizzle affecting mostly the northwest by morning.
Lowest temperatures will fall to between 0C and -3C degrees with frost away from north-western coastal counties. Light variable winds will become southerly and increase moderate along Atlantic coasts.
"The best thing about this job is it's the only job I know of where you get to strap on your red cape every day, and go to work and get bad guys," D. J. Sigler Jr. said.
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* SAYS CHAIRMAN LI CHONGTIAN RESIGNS DUE TO CHANGE IN JOB ROLE Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2jrY1s6 Further company coverage: (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
We take a look back at some of the US Open records ahead of the start of the 2018 tournament at Shinnecock Hills.
× Coroner identifies victim in Jackson Township crash
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, YORK COUNTY, Pa.– The York County Coroner has identified the victim in a fatal, single-car crash on Monday evening.
John Carlos Romero, 21, of Spring Grove, died instantly at the scene of the crash.
On Monday, April 17 around 6:30 p.m., crews were dispatched to a single-car crash in the area of the intersection of Sprenkle Road and Route 116.
Reportedly, Romero had been the sole occupant of a minivan that was traveling west on Route 116 behind another vehicle. After the vehicle in front of Romero turned off, his vehicle swerved for a short distance before he lost control of the van.
The vehicle traveled up a small embankment, hit a building near the road, and rolled twice while partially ejecting Romero, who was pinned under the roof of the rolled minivan.
APRIL 16: Aaron Hicks #31 of the New York Yankees hits a solo home run in the fifth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals on April 16, 2017 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. ORG XMIT: 700010410 less NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 16: Aaron Hicks #31 of the New York Yankees hits a solo home run in the fifth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals on April 16, 2017 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York ... more NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 16: Ronald Torreyes #74 of the New York Yankees hits a 2 RBI double in the eighth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals on April 16, 2017 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City.
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It was a special birthday surprise for a special volunteer at the Animal Welfare Department.
It was all about celebrating her 90th birthday.
Florence Sanders started volunteering at the Animal Welfare Department in 2013.
With limited experience, she started in the “Happy Cat” room and is now a fan favorite among the cats.
Sanders turns 90 on Wednesday, but they wanted to surprise her Monday.
“I certainly didn’t expect all of this, and this wonderful cake and flowers. I’ve always hated surprises but I kind of like this one,” Sanders said.
Sanders says she’s always been around pets but mostly dogs. That is, until she started volunteering.
Angie Trost, customer service representative of Abra Auto Body and Glass, was voted by her coworkers as one of our Employees of the Month for March. She has been with our team since March 2016.
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Peter Foster has been ordered to give evidence about the alleged murder of Gold Coast mother Novy Chardon.
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MARIETTA, Ga. (AP) — Polling equipment containing information on every Georgia voter has been stolen just before Tuesday’s special election.
News outlets report four ExpressPoll machines were stolen from a poll manager’s truck in Marietta on Saturday.
Cobb County Elections Director Janine Eveler says the machines have a list of voter names and addresses, as well as driver’s license numbers. She says it’s unclear if the thieves would be able to access the information.
Secretary of State Brian Kemp has criticized the county elections office for waiting two days to publicize the theft. His office has rendered the stolen units ineffective.
Cobb County police are investigating and a formal State Election Board investigation has been opened.
Cobb County is within the congressional district at play in the April 18 election to fill the seat held by Tom Price, who resigned to become President Donald Trump’s health secretary.
Cleanup cost more than doubles for downtown building: City council approves $179K bid; work funded by a 2012 EPA grant The City Council voted Monday to increase the contract for the cleanup of 203/205 W. Broad St. to $179,122. The expected cost of cleaning up one downtown property has more than doubled, now that engineers have determined the full extent of the job.
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HAMILTON, Ohio (AP) - Authorities say an inmate was found unresponsive at a jail in southwest Ohio and has died.
Butler County Sheriff Richard Jones says a corrections officer found the 31-year-old inmate unresponsive at the jail around 8 a.m. Monday. The sheriff says the inmate was transported by emergency crews to a hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Authorities say the inmate was being held on charges from neighboring Hamilton County and had been in the jail for about two weeks.
Butler County sheriff's detectives and the county coroner's office are investigating to determine the cause of death.
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One person is dead, and at least five other people were taken to the hospital, after a tree branch fell on them as they watched fireworks at the Rock Island County Courthouse.
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It happened just before 10 p.m. Tuesday, July 3rd. Witnesses said dozens of people were sitting underneath the oak tree when the branch fell and many people moved out of the way.
One person said people tried to lift the tree up after it fell to free people trapped underneath.
Witnesses on the scene said the tree came down without any warning and several dozen people were sitting beneath it. Some witnesses said they mistook it for fireworks.
Several people were taken on gurneys, and crews covered up parts of the tree with white sheets.
On Wednesday morning, the front lawn of the courthouse was roped off with caution tape.
Memphis Police Department is looking for the man who stole clothing from a store and dragged the store's owner behind his car as he escaped.
The burglary happened around 6:45 p.m. on North Graham Street on August 9.
Police said the man entered the back of the store and stole various clothing before driving off.
That's when the store owner clung to the driver's door as the suspect tried to escape.
The store owner was thrown from the vehicle as the driver turned out of the parking lot.
He was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
The suspect was wearing a blue ISS janitorial services t-shirt with an ID badge around his neck.
If you know where this man may be, call Crime Stoppers at 901-528-CASH.
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Manchester City and Tottenham are both keeping an eye on young French midfielder Matteo Guendouzi, according to Sky Sports.
The 18-year-old currently plays for Ligue 2 outfit Lorient and has impressed in the defensive midfield role, playing for France at under-18 level, under-19s and under-20s.
Spurs have reportedly been looking for a replacement for Moussa Dembele, whose contract runs out in 18 months whilst City are looking to continue building for the future.
Guendouzi, who is of Moroccan dissent, was previously a youth product at PSG, but left for Lorient in 2014 and has played 17 times for the senior side since his first team debut in 2016.
Spurs will reportedly target Valencia's Geoffery Kondogbia if they fail to get hold of the up and coming Lorient midfielder.
Foreign politics and patriotic rhetoric added strongly to Putin's performance in the recent election, says Nabi Abdullaev of Control Risks.
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A La Crosse man admitted to police he had put nails onto the driveways of several homes in La Crosse.
Martin Sellers, 59, told police he'd been throwing nails onto five different driveways over the past three years. In some instances, he also threw empty wine bottles into the yard of a residence.
Sellers said someone had damaged his lawn sign supporting a Democratic candidate. Out of anger at the political system, he decided to target five different homes where Republican signs were displayed in the yard.
One of the victims of the recurring driveway nails purchased and installed surveillance cameras that were able to capture the image of a car driving away after a nail incident. Ultimately, that led police to Sellers.
Sellers is charged with Criminal Damage to Property and Disorderly Conduct.
A PEDESTRIAN crossing is needed to help vulnerable people get across one of the busiest streets in Sonning Common, says a parish councillor.
Barrie Greenwood said Wood Lane needed the crossing for people walking to the two bus stops at the Peppard Road end of the street.
He said the elderly, disabled and people with disability scooters particularly would benefit.
Councillor Greenwood said: “With the increasing number of elderly residents, I am concerned whether they feel safe. There are so many cars going down the road.
“I think it’s worth having a discussion about.”
The issue will be considered as part of a planned overhaul of the village centre, which is being led by Councillor Stuart Howe.
A report by traffic expert Ben Hamilton-Bailee on how to improve congestion and traffic flow in Wood Lane and other streets in the village centre is expected in the New yYear.
CANFIELD, Ohio (WYTV) – The Mahoning County OVI Task Force will conduct a sobriety checkpoint during the weekend of Dec. 15-17.
Details about where and when will be released later in the week. WKBN will publish these details once they are released.
There will also be local saturation patrols throughout Mahoning County this week and weekend.
BEIJING, March 20 (Reuters) - CEFC China Energy is in talks with China's state-run CITIC Group for CITIC to take a maximum 49 percent stake in the private conglomerate's European unit, a CEFC executive briefed on the matter told Reuters on Tuesday.
A CEFC spokesman said he couldn't immediately comment on the matter.
CEFC Europe said late on Monday that the firm's activities in Czech Republic would continue, and a new unnamed Chinese shareholder would join the firm.
Czech news website www.tyden.cz said without naming its sources the new shareholder would be China's state-owned CITIC Group, and that it would take a 49 percent stake in CEFC Europe. (Reporting by Chen Aizhu; editing by Richard Pullin)
The U.S. Navy has announced that a carrier-launched F-35C stealth fighter will be deployed on the USS Carl Vinson in 2021.
Citing testimony to Congress by Rear Admiral Scott Conn, Director of Air Warfare in the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, Warrior Maven reports that the deployment could be accelerated. A 2019 budget proposal supports the F-35C’s transition from a developmental phase to formal test and evaluation. The fighter would be declared operational later this year.
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“Stealth technology and advanced integrated systems enable the F-35C to counter rapidly evolving air-to-air and surface-to-air threats. Whether the mission requires the execution of strike, Close Air Support, counter air, escort, or electronic warfare, the F-35C is vital to our future,” Conn said.
At 51 feet, the F-35C’s wingspan is broader than the Air Force’s F-35A and the Marine Corps’ F-35B, according to Warrior Maven.
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Sydney vice-captain Dane Rampe has welcomed the likely return of West Coast star Nic Naitanui for Sunday's opening round AFL clash in Perth.
Former West Coast ruckman is now an assistant coach at Sydney.
But the Swans have yet to quiz his former teammate and ruck colleague, Dean Cox, who now works as Sydney's ruck coach.
Athletic Eagles ruckman Naitanui missed all of last season with a knee injury, but has come through a WAFL practice match and game simulation.
"Hopefully he does get a return because it's exciting to see him play and we always love playing on the best players in the game and he's definitely one of them," Rampe said.
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Southbound traffic was moving again at 3 p.m. on Interstate 95 near Palm City after a crash Wednesday afternoon, May 30, 2018. (Photo: CONTRIBUTED BY FDOT)
MARTIN COUNTY— The southbound lanes of Interstate 95 were temporarily closed Wednesday afternoon because of a car crash.
Alvaro Feola, spokesman for Florida Highway Patrol, said a three-car crash caused the southbound lanes of I-95 to shut down about 1:30 p.m.
At least one person was taken to a local hospital, Feola said.
Traffic was flowing again by 3:20 p.m., Feola said.
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SOUTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) - A woman who was injured during a robbery in Southwest Miami-Dade is now on the road to recovery.
Cherish Juarez has been upgraded to fair condition.
Juarez, 31, was shot during an armed robbery at a 7-Eleven, Monday.
Officers arrested Tavis Williams, charging him with the shooting.
Williams has been denied bond and faces several charges, including attempted murder.
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CHICAGO — Eric Thames homered in his club record-tying fifth straight game and the streaking Milwaukee Brewers turned back the Chicago Cubs 6-3 on Monday night.
Milwaukee never trailed after Thames hit an opposite-field homer to snap a 3-3 tie in the third inning. Jeromy Burnitz became the first and last Brewers player to homer in five straight games in August, 1997.
Ryan Braun and Jeff Bandy also went deep for Milwaukee, the only team to hit as many as three homers in a game off Chicago starter John Lackey (1-2) last season. The victory was the Brewers' sixth in the last seven games.
The Cubs lost for a fourth straight time, their worst stretch since a five-game skid from July 5-9 last season.
Brewers starter Chase Anderson (2-0) pitched five innings of three-run, seven-hit ball to pick up the victory. He walked two batters and struck out five. Neftali Felix pitched a scoreless ninth for his fifth save in as many tries.
With the summer months approaching, the changing season can cause allergies in our pets. Learn more about Pet Allergies as Dr. Angela Gaeto, Helen Woodward Animal Center, explains the symptoms and when professional help is needed.
Baku. 13 April. REPORT.AZ/ In January-March 2017 Azerbaijan has exported 1.62 bln cubic meters of gas.
Report informs citing the State Customs Committee, (SCC), it is less by 3,5 times compared to same period in 2016.
Azerbaijan increased "blue fuel" export revenues. Thus, the cost of gas sold abroad was 266.35 mln USD in 3 months which is 4.2 times more in annual comparison.
Notably, gas exports in the reporting period accounted for 10,2% of Azerbaijan's total exports.
Video clip shows past Nigerian leaders and current Vice President singing hymn for a greater, united and peaceful Nigeria in the year 2017. Singing Isaac Watts hymn, "Our God, Our Help in Ages Past," were the former Head of State, Gen.
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Water and sewerage rates are increasing in the city of Natchitoches.
A resolution on Monday night's City Council agenda raises the rates by $10.53 per month.
The measure was tabled during a public hearing last month.
The Natchitoches Parish Journal live streamed Monday night's meeting on Facebook.
That livestream showed the vote was 3-2 to to increase the rates.
Officials estimate the increase will bring in about $1.8 million to help cover a deficit in the city's operations and maintenance fund.
Some residents have expressed concerns about the higher rates.
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Chris Brunt plans to speak with Michael O'Neill as he considers his international future.
The Northern Ireland and West Brom player has told Football Focus that missing out on World Cup qualification was harder than he expected.
Brunt is also surprised that O'Neill, who has agreed a new contract extension with the Irish FA, wasn't linked with more managerial jobs after his impressive spell in charge of Northern Ireland.
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The Bank of England also plans to issue a fresh £10 which will also contain tallow.
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The Bank of England will keep the £5 polymer note in circulation - despite protests from animal rights groups.
It also intends to issue a new £10 note which will contain traces of animal fats.
Vegetarians and vegans reacted with fury after it emerged in November that tallow was used in the new notes.
In a statement, the Bank of England said it "recognises the concerns raised" but that "producing banknotes is complicated".
The bank carefully considered alternative options - like destroying, reprinting and delaying the issue of the £10 note - but said it would be costly and compromise new anti-counterfeit measures.
It added that the bank is "continuing to work closely with banknote polymer suppliers to determine what alternatives might be available".
The bank previously defended the notes' content by pointing out that tallow is also used to make candles and soap.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The National Zoo says 3-year-old panda Bao Bao will fly to China this month.
The zoo tweeted on Feb. 6 that Bao Bao will move to China on Feb. 21. The zoo recently announced a celebration of Bao Bao starting Feb. 16 in anticipation of her departure.
The zoo’s cooperative breeding agreement with the China Wildlife Conservation Association requires all cubs born at the zoo move to China by the time they turn 4 years old. Bao Bao turns 4 on Aug. 23.
Bao Bao is the first surviving cub born at the zoo since 2005. Older brother Tai Shan left for China in 2010. Their mother, Mei Xiang, has since had a third surviving cub, Bei Bei, who was born on Aug. 22, 2015.
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz.—Uber suspended all of its self-driving testing Monday after what is believed to be the first fatal pedestrian crash involving the vehicles.
The testing has been going on for months in the Phoenix area, Pittsburgh, San Francisco and Toronto as automakers and technology companies compete to be the first with the technology.
Uber’s testing was halted after police in a Phoenix suburb said one of its self-driving vehicles struck and killed a pedestrian overnight Sunday. The vehicle was in autonomous mode with an operator behind the wheel when a woman walking outside of a crosswalk was hit, Tempe police Sgt. Ronald Elcock said.
The woman, whose name hasn’t been released, died of her injuries at a hospital.
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi expressed condolences on his Twitter account and said the company is working with local law enforcement on the investigation.
Abu Ogogo will have a knee scan tomorrow; as manager Paul Hurst fears the midfielder is set for a spell on the treatment table.
The 27-year-old injured his knee in the 2-1 victory against Bury, causing him to miss last night’s defeat against Peterborough United.
It had been hoped that Abu Ogogo was suffering from an impact injury, but Paul Hurst has revealed he could be set for a lengthy spell out of action.
Ogogo has captained Shrewsbury on many occasions this season, as Adam El-Abd struggles to cement a place in the starting line-up.
The former Dagenham midfielder has made 73 appearances for Town in total, scoring on three occasions.
He began his career at Arsenal but failed to make a first team appearance for the Gunners. Following a loan spell at Barnet, he joined Dagenham in 2009.
Ogogo spent six years at the club, scoring 18 goals in 253 matches.
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Police have charged a man in connection with an alleged sexual assault Friday in the southwest Calgary community of Parkhill.
Officers were called to a home in the 200 block of 42 Avenue S.W. shortly after 5:30 a.m., after two women contacted police, reporting they had been held against their will.
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Police said the two women arrived at the home in the early morning hours on Friday to “meet an acquaintance.” They said during that time one of the occupants of the home sexually assaulted one of the women.
Investigators said Monday the tactical unit was called in and at about 11 a.m., three people were removed from the home.
James Etienne, 22, of Quebec, is facing one charge of sexual assault.
Police said the two others were taken in for questioning but were released without charges.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call the Calgary Police Service at 403-266-1234 or contact Crime Stoppers.
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Southampton are poised to join the chase for highly-rated striker Henry Onyekuru.
Celtic were linked with a move for the Eupen starlet in January and it's believed he was keen on a move to the Premiership champions.
But the Saints are said to be keen on a player who has improved his burgeoning reputation this season.
The 19-year-old forward has attracted rave reviews for his performances in Belgium where he has been tipped to become the country’s Player of the Year.
Onyekuru, rated at around £7million by his club, has scored 12 goals this season and his skills have led to a host of clubs keeping tabs on him.
Bournemouth, Liverpool and West Brom are also keen on the versatile Nigerian international who can play on out wide or through the middle.
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY)- LUS Fiber announced its plans to offer Internet, TV and phone service to developments within the cities of Youngsville and Broussard.
“When we first proposed LUS Fiber, we sought to provide Lafayette residents and businesses with the best telecommunications products and services available,” Terry Huval, Director of LUS and LUS Fiber said in the announcement today.
Now, LUS Fiber said its financial success has allowed it to expand outside of the Lafayette city limits.
“By expanding to these initial developments in Youngsville and Broussard, LUS Fiber will bring its same powerful complement of competitive services to these residents,” Huval added.
Mayor-President Joel Robideaux called the expansion “strategic growth.”
“As LUS Fiber continues to extend services to newer developments within the city of Lafayette, my hope is that we will eventually have a presence in every city in Lafayette Parish. Youngsville and Broussard are the first steps toward that goal,” Robideaux said.
Coach Edward Manoah shocked many after admitting to the public that he had parted ways with newly promoted side Vihiga United.
The tactician masterminded the team's promotion to the Kenyan Premier League after helping them to a top place finish with 81 points, ahead of second placed Wazito and Ushuru. Manoah says he is wishing his side all the best despite stepping down from his position.
“Well, anyone would definitely be wishing to continue with his job, especially if the fruits are there, and I am not an exception. But I am proud to have helped the team to promotion, and that is a great achievement to me. No, I am not bitter at all, because I believe promotion to the top tier is a great achievement to me.
“All I want is to see the team doing better in the top tier, and I wish the one taking from me all the best.”
Goal understands the county government of Vihiga is reluctant to extend Manoah's contract beyond the just concluded season.
BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration, Nashua, N.H., has been assigned a patent developed by five co-inventors for a "mobile infrastructure assisted ad-hoc network." The co-inventors are Victor Firoiu, Westford, Mass., Brian T. Decleene, North Reading, Mass., May M. Leung, Lexington, Mass., Soumendra Nanda, Billerica, Mass., and Charles Tao, Acton, Mass.
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On top of headlining, Coachella’s Saturday night, Lady Gaga is set to begin filming scenes for her film A Star Is Born, and she is calling upon all her little monsters to help!
Gaga invited fans to the opportunity to be included in scenes that will be shot at Coachella, as long as they show up to the filming location wearing Western gear and buy a $10 entrance ticket to the location. So if you want to be in her film, all you need is some cowboys boots, $10, and already be at Coachella.
Easy right?
Be there when @ladygaga films for A #StarIsBorn on the #Coachella grounds nxt wk! Sign up now: https://t.co/2T7FDjkzmz — Warner Bros Pictures (@wbpictures) April 15, 2017
Hangover star Bradley Cooper is set to direct the feature, which follows “an up-and-coming starlet who struggles to break into the entertainment world with guidance from an industry veteran on the way down.”
All the proceeds from the tickets sold will go to Gaga’s non-profit Born This Way Foundation.
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The Robertsganj railway station in Uttar Pradesh has been renamed Sonbhadra, an official has said.
The Union home ministry has given its approval for the renaming of the British-era railway station in the Sonbhadra district of Uttar Pradesh.
Even though the railway station falls under the district, there is no place in the name of Sonbhadra. The Robertsganj station has been renamed Sonbhadra, the home ministry official said.
This is the second time a railway station in Uttar Pradesh has been rechristened. The Mughalsarai railway station was renamed after RSS ideologue Deendayal Upadhyaya in last August.
The iconic Chhatrapati Shivaji terminus in Mumbai also saw the word “Maharaj” added to its name early last year.
The Robertsganj station, now renamed Sonbhadra, falls under the North-Central zone of the India Railways’ Allahabad division.
Among the prominent trains which touch the station are Tata Nagar-Jammu Tawi Express, Triveni Express, Jharkhand Swarna Jayanti Express, among others.
Faria will start Wednesday's game against the Orioles, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports.
The Rays will push everyone in their rotation back by a day following Tuesday's postponement due to inclement weather, so Faria will pitch Wednesday while Chris Archer will close out the team's series against the Orioles on Thursday. Faria owns a 5.82 ERA and 1.56 WHIP across three four starts this season (17 innings).
STOCKHOLM, April 3 Nordic telecom operator Telia Company said on Monday the agreement from September to sell its stake in Tajik operator Tcell was no longer valid as authorities in Tajikistan did not reply in time.
"We are now assessing alternative ownership solutions for Tcell," said Emil Nilsson, head of Telia's region Eurasia, in a statement.
Telia's Tajik operations are reported as discontinued operations and the book value of Telia's interests has been adjusted to zero. The agreed price announced in September was around $13 million in equity value.
Telia said in 2015 it would gradually abandon its Central Asian markets, hit by years of investigations into alleged corruption linked to local partners and problems accessing cash in distant countries.
(Reporting by Olof Swahnberg; Editing by Daniel Dickson)
Fitbit Inc. stock gained 3.9% in midday trading Monday, putting it on pace to close above $7 for the first time since late January. The company announced Friday after the market close that that it had reached a settlement in its lawsuit with Jawbone, for undisclosed terms. Jawbone accused Fitbit in 2015 of stealing its employees and trade secrets. Fitbit shares have fallen 1.1% so far in 2017, compared with a 19% gain for the S&P 500 Index .
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PAW Patrol Live! returns to Omaha! Featuring a cast of everybody’s favorite PAW Patrol characters and presented by VStar Entertainment Group and Nickelodeon, PAW Patrol Live! shows that “no job is too big, no pup is too small,” and shares lessons for all ages about citizenship, social skills and problem-solving as the characters each use their unique skills and teamwork.
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Djokovic has fallen way down the world rankings following a nightmare 12 months riddled with injury.
The former world No 1 was forced to have elbow surgery earlier this year and he is struggling to return to the top of his game.
He was able to grind through to the French Open third round with a straight-sets win against Jaume Manur on Wednesday.
But when quizzed on his issues, he underlined that he was in a very privileged position compared to other people in the world.
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Edna Kiplagat has won her Boston Marathon debut.
The Kenyan policewoman opened up a big lead heading into the Newton hills, and she cruised to victory in an unofficial 2 hours, 21 minutes, 53 seconds in Monday's 121st running of the race.
It's the first time Kiplagat, a two-time world champion, has raced Boston.
She's won in London, New York City and Los Angeles.
Rose Chelimo of Bahrain was second, 59 seconds behind and American Jordan Hasay was third in her marathon debut. Desi Linden, who was second in Boston by 2 seconds in 2011, finished fourth -- the first time since 1991 that two U.S. women have finished in the top four.
-- Bill Kole in Boston
SALT LAKE CITY (AP)  The mother of a Utah man imprisoned in Venezuela for nearly 1½ years is circulating a new audio recording of her son talking about how he's suffering without medical care.
Laurie Holt said Monday that she's sharing the recording Joshua Holt sent by cellphone so people can hear how dire the situation is. She's calling on Venezuela to release him on humanitarian grounds.
In the short recording, he talks about throwing up all night, feeling dizzy and struggling to think.
The 25-year-old traveled to Venezuela in June 2016 to marry a woman. The couple was arrested at her family's Caracas apartment by police who alleged Holt was stockpiling weapons.
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Their families say they're innocent.
Joshua Holt has a hearing scheduled Tuesday in Caracas, but most of his previous hearings have been canceled.
Cavaliers' coach Ty Lou announced Friday evening that James (ankle) will sit out a second consecutive preseason game Sunday against the Wizards, Joe Vardon of Cleveland.com reports.
James has been logging full practices with the team, so his absence from consecutive exhibition contests should not be cause for concern. At 32-year-old, the Cavs presumably want to keep their star forward's legs fresh for the regular season, and avoid a potential nagging ankle injury. Expect an update should any new details regarding the situation emerge.
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* Reached an agreement with Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc to collaborate on development of one or more skin care products
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Waianae’s undisputed UFC featherweight champion Max “Blessed” Holloway will have to put his scheduled title defense against Frankie “The Answer” Edgar on hold.
Holloway suffered an ankle injury in sparring this week, forcing him to pull out of the main event of UFC 222 March 3rd in Las Vegas.
This marks the second time that a bout between the two has been called off, as Edgar pulled out of their scheduled bout at UFC 218 in Detroit with a facial injury. Holloway won a championship rematch with Jose Aldo, who stepped in for Edgar.
The 26-year-old Holloway (19-3, 15-3 UFC) is currently riding a 12 fight winning streak that dates back to 2013.
The looming meeting between President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un could alter Asia's security landscape regardless of whether the politicians reach an agreement or not.
At the heart of any potential deal is the definition of denuclearization. Pyongyang has previously said it may only dismantle nuclear weapons if Washington removes its 28,500 troops in South Korea — an unsettling prospect for Asian allies that rely on America's defense commitments. Alternatively, a failure to ink any sort of pact could bolster U.S. appetite for preemptive strikes against the North — an equally upsetting situation for the region.
Either outcome may threaten stability and put Asian countries on the defensive. Concerned about the high stakes, South Korean President Moon Jae-In is reportedly attempting to join the potential June 12 meeting.
Windstream Holdings, Inc. announced today that it has received all state and federal regulatory approvals required for its merger with EarthLink Holdings Corp. . Windstream and EarthLink will each hold special meetings of their respective stockholders on Feb. 24 in connection with the merger, which is expected to close in the first quarter of 2017, subject to customary closing conditions.
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MOSCOW — A committee of the Russian parliament has recommended the adoption of a proposed law that would require journalists working for media outlets designated as foreign agents to register as agents themselves.
The measure, which the lower parliament’s information committee recommended on Tuesday, follows a law adopted last year under which Russia can designate media outlets receiving foreign government funding as foreign agents.
Naming an outlet as a foreign agent does not block its work but casts aspersions on its credibility. Demanding that individual journalists register as agents could produce a chilling effect.
The proposed law “is the latest step in the Russian authorities’ systematic policy towards obstructing the free flow of news,” said Gulonoza Said of the Committee to Protect Journalists in a statement Tuesday.
The Mountbatten Medal annually rewards scientists for their outstanding contribution over time in the fields of electronics and information technology. This price has been awarded since 1992 by The Institution of Engineering and Technology in the UK.
Shuji Nakamura, a distinguished Professor of the University of California in Santa Barbara and 2014 Nobel Prize in Physics was chosen by his peers to receive the distinction this year. This prize rewards all of his work on the development of blue LED technology, which revolutionized lighting especially because of its energy performance.
Professor Nakamura is currently working at UCSB’s Solid State Lighting and Energy Electronics Center, where his research mainly focuses on LED production techniques refinement and laser diodes development. He will receive the Mountbatten Medal during a reception on November 15, 2017 in London.
OSLO, April 28 Norway's competition authority is investigating whether Carlsberg-owned brewer Ringnes has engaged in anti-competitive practices, the regulator said in a statement on Friday.
The authority said it had searched Ringnes' offices in January to secure evidence, but had not previously disclosed the raid. (Reporting by Terje Solsvik, editing by Gwladys Fouche)
ALMATY, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Kazakh upstream venture Tengizchevroil produced 14.6 million tonnes (116 million barrels) of oil in the first half, it said on Monday, up from 14.4 million tonnes (114.8 million barrels) a year earlier.
Chevron, ExxonMobil, Lukoil and KazMunayGas are partners in the venture, the Central Asian nation's biggest oil producer. (Reporting by Olzhas Auyezov; Editing by Gopakumar Warrier)
Elkhart County Fair announces bands for this year's concerts
The Elkhart County 4-H Fair Board announced some of the bands who will be performing as part of this year's Summer Concert Series.
Hinder, Dustin Lynch and Loverboy & Survivor will be performing this year.
The starting concert line-up for this year is:
Saturday, July 22: Hinder (online tickets Feb. 14)
Sunday, July 23: WILL BE ANNOUNCED LATER
Monday, July 24: Dustin Lynch (online tickets Feb. 28)
Tuesday, July 25: WILL BE ANNOUNCED LATER
Wednesday, July 26: Loverboy & Survivor (online tickets March 14)
The 2016 Elkhart County 4-H Fair, “4-H, Generations of Farm Fresh Family Fun,” runs July 21-29.
For more information go to www.4hfair.org
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Nigerian athletes who were hosted to a dinner by President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday night following their exploits at the 2018 Commonwealth Games, are at daggers drawn with Athletics Federation of Nigeria officials after their transportation allowance was cut.
It was gathered that after the dinner every athlete and coach who attended the event was given a N60,000 transportation grant back home even as the President did not make any traditional monetary donation to the athletes who were highly expectant.
However, track and field athletes were paid only N20,000 by the AFN whereas other sports’ athltes got N60,000.
“We were expecting the President to make us happy, but he didn’t, said one of the athletes. “Just when we were recovering from that shock, we discovered that the N60,000 transportation money given to us have been cut by the AFN. “We were told to present evidence that we took flights to Abuja, before we could be paid the full amount.”
Preston-born leader of the Liberal Democrats Tim Farron has stepped down, according to reports.
The 47-year-old who was educated at Lostock Hall High School and Runshaw College, Leyland, announced his decision just minutes ago.
Tim Farron has resigned as leader of the Liberal Democrats
It follows the resignation of his home affairs spokesman Lord Brian Paddick over the leader's views on gay marriage.
Throughout the general election campaign the Liberal Democrat leader was dogged by questions about his attitude to gay sex after he previously appeared to state the practice was a sin.
Mr Farron also faced tough questions about his views on abortion after he previously claimed it was "wrong".
He has now resigned as leader, according to reports.
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FILE - In this Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2016 file photo, Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl arrives for a pretrial hearing at Fort Bragg, N.C. Attorneys for Bergdahl said Saturday, March 5, 2016, they may seek a deposition from presidential contender Donald Trump or call him as a witness at a legal proceeding, saying they fear his comments could affect their client's right to a fair trial. (AP Photo/Ted Richardson, File)
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Billie Lourd thanked her supporters Monday for giving her “strength” while dealing with the deaths of her mother, Carrie Fisher, and her grandmother, Debbie Reynolds.
The 24-year-old took to Instagram with a heartfelt message, along with an old picture.
“Receiving all of your prayers and kind words over the past week has given me strength during a time I thought strength could not exist. There are no words to express how much I will miss my Abadaba and my one and only Momby. Your love and support means the world to me.”
Lourd had not released a statement since Fisher and Reynolds died last week.
The family is reportedly planning a joint funeral for the actresses. No date has been announced.
Liverpool spent big to lure Van Dijk away from Southampton with Jurgen Klopp smashing the club’s transfer record to sign the Holland international.
Leicester star Mahrez, meanwhile, was left emotionally crushed after the Foxes refused to sell him to Manchester City.
Mahrez had his heart set on a move to City but Leicester’s £80million asking price scared City off, despite the Premier League leaders sealing a £60m deal for Aymeric Laporte the day before.
And the Mirror say Liverpool’s deal for Van Dijk - coupled with their £142m sale of Philippe Coutinho to Barcelona - was the reason why City were unable to land their man.
It is said Leicester felt they were justified in demanding £80m to cough up their star asset - because the market value for star players has risen that high.
Home Kentucky Portion Of Highway 231 Closed After Semi Overturns In Daviess County April 24th, 2018 Britney Taylor Kentucky, Owensboro
A portion of U.S. Highway 231 is closed after a semi truck overturns in Daviess County. The accident happened around 4:30 this afternoon on U.S. HWY 231 North, just south of the Natcher Bridge.
The Daviess County Sheriff’s Office says the semi truck was hauling molten aluminum, which is spread all over the roadway.
All four lanes of U.S. HWY are closed down at this time in both directions.
Drivers are asked to avoid the area while crews clear the scene.
There are no reported injuries at this time.
We will continue to follow this story and update information as it becomes available.
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ALLIANCE, Ohio (AP) - A truck crash in Ohio has left hundreds of chickens dead.
The Review in Alliance reports a tractor trailer carrying crates of chickens veered off the road, struck a utility pole and overturned Monday in Stark County's Washington Township.
The road where the crash occurred was closed for several hours.
The driver of the tractor trailer owned by Case Farms wasn't injured but was taken to hospital to be tested for controlled substances.
Houses in the area lost power after the accident.
The state Highway Patrol is investigating.
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A San Antonio woman has a warning for anyone thinking about putting their house for rent on Airbnb.Chelsea McGovern said one of her homes was trashed after a college student rented it in February.The student held a party with almost 300 guests, which left the home with broken windows, stains in every room and about $6,000 worth in damage."Red flags that I did not listen to ended up biting me in the butt," McGovern said.McGovern said she turned to Airbnb's million dollar guarantee for help.She said that so far, she's been reimbursed only about $3,200.
The Bowie Bass high school club competed at Lake Texoma on Saturday.
It was a tough, but fairly good day for the club as four of the five teams were able to catch some fish.
The team of Jeremy Stone and Kyler Ratliff had the best day for Bowie as they caught four fish for a weight of 10.24 pounds. This was good enough for 16th place.
To read the whole story, get a copy of the weekend edition of the Bowie news.
Motorists are queuing on the A23 near Gatwick Airport due to a traffic light failure this morning (March 20).
Temporary traffic lights along the A23 Brighton Road by the Longbridge roundabout are stuck on red.
Long delays are being reported in the area.
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A great weekend was had in Portlaoise over the Old Fort Quarter Weekend.
Tom Cullen aka Photobomb Tom was out and about taking pictures for the Leinster Express. Have a look through this gallery of people out enjoying the Old Fort Festival at The Office Bar in Portlaoise.
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TURANGI, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealanders still don’t know who will next lead their country after a final vote count from a general electio…
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DES MOINES, Iowa — Des Moines police arrested one man Monday night after being called to investigate a case of domestic violence.
Police were called to the 300 block of E. Grand around 11:00 p.m. after officers say someone witnessed 28-year-old Capray Canada punch the mother of his eight-month-old child in the face while she was holding their baby.
The woman and baby fell to the ground and the witness told police Canada kept punching the woman in the head and face. He ran away from the scene but officers were able to locate him.
Canada is charged with domestic abuse causing bodily injury, child endangerment, and interference with official acts. He is being held in the Polk County Jail.
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The Cincinnati Bengals didn’t appear to have the toughest task on their hands Sunday at home with the three-win Chicago Bears visiting.
Those Bears, let by Mitchell Trubisky, stomped all over Paul Brown Stadium in a 33-7 blowout, marching to nearly 500 total yards and snapping a notable NFL-wide streak held by the Bengals.
As Jay Morrison of the Dayton Daily News pointed out, the Bengals had gone a league-best 22 games without surrendering 30 points.
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Sunday, the Bengals let Trubisky produce a 25-of-32 line for 271 yards and one touchdown while Jordan Howard ran for 147 yards and two touchdowns on a 6.4 per-carry average.
Granted, the Bengals were down Vontaze Burfict, Dre Kirkpatrick and essentially Geno Atkins considering the limited snaps he played. But based on the way head coach Marvin Lewis and his players reacted to the loss, they expected to play much better and keep the streak alive.
Procter & Gamble said Jon Moeller, its chief financial officer, will add the title of vice chairman, effective July 1.
Moeller has been CFO of the household products giant for the past eight years, and is a 29-year veteran of the company.
The maker of Tide detergent and Bounty paper towels said the appointment reflects the leadership Moeller has shown in the past and the expanded role he will have as the company works to overhaul its business.
P&G is in the midst of a restructuring aimed at squeezing $10 billion in cost cuts from the business. The company is trying to revive its sales growth, which has slowed in recent years.
It also has been meeting with Trian Fund Management, which has built up a stake in the company.
In case you missed sex education class, let's briefly go over how getting pregnant works. The most common way a person gets pregnant is through unprotected vaginal intercourse, when the penis ejaculates semen into the vagina.
The semen contains sperm, which travels up the vaginal canal, through the cervix, and into the uterus. If there's an egg present in the uterus, then the sperm can fertilize it. Once the fertilized egg implants in the lining of the uterus, voilà — you're pregnant.
But the question remains: Could sperm still enter the vagina and cause a pregnancy without the whole penis-in-vagina sex preamble? And we aren't talking about insemination or IVF – we're focusing on the crazy mishaps and accidents that could maybe technically theoretically lead to pregnancy.
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MS Amlin has signed up to take part in UK government-backed flood insurance scheme Flood Re.
Flood Re aims to deliver more affordable insurance for households in areas at high risk of flooding.
The scheme, which was launched last year, will be accessible by all MS Amlin brokers and coverholder partners for new business from this month and for renewal business from 1 March.
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SAO PAULO, April 20 Vale SA's first-quarter iron ore output fell 6.7 percent as seasonal rainfalls in a fast-growing mine in northern Brazil hampered extraction and the world's No. 1 producer of the raw material sought to rein in production at low-margin facilities.
In a Thursday statement, Vale said iron ore production totaled 86.198 million tonnes last quarter, compared with 92.386 million tonnes in the prior three months. First-quarter trends indicate that ore output could come within guidance of 360 million tonnes to 380 million tonnes this year.
(Reporting by Guillermo Parra-Bernal)
Cape Town – If you don’t already know that Chrissy Teigen and John Legend are ultimate couple goals then you have been out of touch lately.
The cute couple don’t only own red carpets and social media, they make really adorable videos too!
The latest video that Chrissy and John get close in is a Valentine’s Day-themed recording of the Sports Illustrated model lip syncing in lingerie as her sexy husband watches.
Okay, so the description may come across as a little weird but the pair teamed up with Love magazine and the outcome is too cute for words!
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HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP)  A district attorney says state police acted properly a year ago when they shot and killed a man they suspected of murdering a state trooper in a rural area of central Pennsylvania.
Huntingdon County District Attorney David Smith issued his decision Monday in the Dec. 31 death of 32-year-old Jason Robison in Hesston.
The two-page report says troopers searching for Robison found him inside a camper not far from where Robison had killed Trooper Landon Weaver.
Smith says the investigators retreated and secured the area. A short time later, Robison appeared at the camper door, holding a pistol.
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The prosecutor says the killing was justified and authorities aren't releasing the troopers' names.
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Jeff Miller from Mark Miller Subaru and Kathleen Weron tell us about the Share the Love event where clients who purchase or lease a new car will be able to choose a local charity to donate $300 to this year. The two featured charities are Volunteers of America and Nuzzles & Co. To get more information visit markmillersubaru.com
Jenn Louis, the owner and chef of Lincoln and Sunshine Tavern, is introduced to the chefs.
Crabbe contributed 10 points (4-10 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds, one assist, and one block across 40 minutes during the Trail Blazers' 95-89 win over the Timberwolves on Sunday.
Crabbe grabbed a career-high eight boards in a career-high 40 minutes, and he has now seen 34.9 minutes per game over the last seven contests. Damian Lillard (ankle) missed his fourth straight bout on Sunday, which has surely played a part in the recent uptick. However, Crabbe's minutes already appeared to be on the rise even before the team's star guard got injured, and Crabbe could soon be averaging over 30 minutes per night.
Más Turbo, a Dub/Reggae band from Sun Valley, CA, performed on Post Apocalypse with DJ Zomb-E on July 22, 2017.
Originally founded in 2007 from Northern Los Angeles, Más Turbo roamed the underground music scene in Ska, Punk and Dub fashion. In recent years following several line-up changes, the group transformed their music into a new sound they coin as “Stadium Reggae” which features Pop vocals, Cumbia-inspired drum beats. and Dub-styling bass lines accompanied by synthesizers, guitar effects, and the occasional psychedelic breakdowns. Their visual element includes colorful attire, bright, flashing lights, and eclectic visuals.
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Ariana Grande is set to be named an honorary citizen of the city of Manchester, U.K. The news comes via Manchester City Council member Sir Richard Leese, who released an official statement regarding Grande’s relationship with the city following the recent terror attack at her concert there. “This seems a fitting moment to update the way we recognize those who make noteworthy contributions to the life and success of our city,” Leese said (via BBC News). “We’ve all had cause to be incredibly proud of Manchester and the resilient and compassionate way in which the city, and all those associated with it, have responded to the terrible events of 22 May, with love and courage rather than hatred and fear,” he added. “Ariana Grande exemplified this response. I think many people would already consider her an honorary Mancunian and we would be delighted, if the council approves the proposal, to make it official.” Copyright(c) 2017 RTTNews.com. All Rights ReservedLess «
Nearly a decade after the shooting death of Lisa Dudley, a coroner’s inquest will be held into the murder. But as Geoff Hastings reports, Dudley’s family doesn’t think the inquest will have the impact they want.
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Jay’s world crumbles around him as Phil reveals a shocking secret about Jay’s past – he killed his father. As Phil attempts to offer an explanation, a livid Jay struggles to comprehend the revelation and as the anger builds, he soon comes to a furious head with Phil. With Jay questioning everything about his past, he soon realises the full extent of what Phil did.
The band pre-recorded their performance of the tune from "Songs Of Experience" on a barge in the Hudson River on Friday evening, two days before the awards' live broadcast from Madison Square Garden.
Bono and The Edge first appeared briefly during the Grammy's opening number by Kendrick Lamar before returning at the end of the program to present the Record Of The Year honor to Bruno Mars for his "24K Magic" release. Watch the performance - here.
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While one star looks to return in time for the World Cup, a French striker is hoping to make a late push towards his own team’s roster.
As he continues to recover from a broken bone in his foot, Manuel Neuer says he is confident that he will be back in time to join Germany for the World Cup. (REPORT)
Olivier Giroud says he could leave Arsenal in January in search of more playing time with the World Cup looming. (REPORT)
Following reports linking him to the Borussia Dortmund job next summer, Hoffenheim boss Julian Nagelsmanm reiterated that there has been no contact between the two parties. (REPORT)
Jurgen Klopp defended his decision to bench Philippe Coutinho and Roberto Firmino for Sunday’s Merseyside Derby draw against Everton. (REPORT)
Juventus is reportedly interested in Arsenal defender Hector Bellerin. (REPORT)
Ilham Aliyev meets Bulgaria’s ex-president Plevneliyev (PHOTO) (UPDATE)
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President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has today received former President of Bulgaria Rosen Plevneliyev.
Former Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliyev said he is always happy to visit Azerbaijan.
Pointing out his meetings with President Ilham Aliyev, Rosen Plevneliyev emphasized their signing the document on strategic partnership between the two countries.
Plevneliyev noted that President Aliyev’s far-sighted policy contributed to implementation of the Southern Gas Corridor project.
President Ilham Aliyev recalled his visit to Bulgaria and his meetings with the Bulgarian president, hailing the excellent relations between the two countries.
He expressed his confidence that fruitful cooperation between Azerbaijan and Bulgaria will further develop.
After organizing 7 editions of the Radio & Television Personality Awards(RTP) in Ghana, albeit with some controversies – Prince Mackay, CEO of Big Events Gh, has taken the scheme to East Africa – www.entertainmentgh.com has learnt!
Mackay’s Big Events is managing and co-producing the RTP Kenya 2018 for radio & TV personalities in Kenya, who excelled in their respectives jobs in the last year.
The highly anticipated nominees unveiling for RTP Awards Kenya 2018 is happening tonight in Nairobi and headlining the event is Nigerian music star, D’Banj.
The main awards for RTP Awards Kenya 2018 is scheduled for March 2018.
Summit Christian Academy senior Corbin Healy and junior Connor Healy took first place in policy debate out of 34 teams in the statewide Capitol Classic Speech and Debate tournament recently in Jefferson City.
The policy resolution has to do with whether the United States should substantially increase its economic and/or diplomatic relations with mainland China.
“We as a school and as a debate program are extremely proud of Corbin and Connor’s incredible work ethic and how hard they compete,” said SCA Speech and Debate Coach Mike Evans. “More importantly, both of these young men are committed followers of Jesus and are great representatives of our school.”
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Scientists have developed a novel weapon in the battle against deadly hospital-acquired infections - a textile that disinfects itself.
And independent tests show it can reduce bacteria levels by more than 90 per cent.
By incorporating the specially-engineered textile in a device designed to be used on hospital doors instead of the traditional aluminium door plate, that part of the door that people push to open it - they aim to bolster hand hygiene.
The self-disinfecting device - known as Surfaceskins - has been developed by a spin out company from the University of Leeds and is the culmination of seven years research and development.
Hospital doors are recognised as a key weak link in hygiene because of the number of times people touch them.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Willie Simmons is the new Florida A&M coach. The Tallahassee native will be formally introduced during a news conference on Tuesday.
Simmons has been the head coach at Prairie View A&M the past three seasons. The 37-year old played at Clemson and The Citadel before starting his coaching career. Simmons had a 21-11 in three seasons at Prairie View, including 6-5 this past season.
Simmons will take over a program that has not had a winning record since 2011.
Alex Wood resigned on Nov. 20 after going 8-25 in three seasons. The Rattlers were 3-8 this past season and 2-6 in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference.
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with Foreign Minister of New Zealand Murray McCully in Jerusalem, November 17, 2016. Israel on Tuesday said it will restore its diplomatic relations with New Zealand, returning its Israeli ambassador to Wellington, months after the two countries had a falling-out over a UN Security Council resolution condemning West Bank settlements.
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SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Springfield residents who benefitted from Springfield’s Dunbar Community Center when they were young, are making certain that young people today enjoy the same opportunity.
Members of Forever Dunbar, Inc. today donated $9,000 to help the Springfield YMCA expand its after school programs at the center’s “Big Will” Gymnasium, as well as other programs for young people.
“It’s phenomenal, it’s going to help us with after school programs, and sports and rec programming here at Dunbar,” Dunbar Executive Director Lamar Click said.
“I used to play basketball here as a child with Big Will, and I know a lot of people that are familiar with him. It’s just a great community organization,” Tracye Whitfield of Springfield said.
The Dunbar Community Center achieved financial stability last year, when the Mount Zion Baptist Church purchased the building. The church now holds its Sunday worship services at the community center.
Known for surprising his girlfriend, Deola Smart in an extravagant way for Valentine's Day, Luxury designer Micheal has revealed that he gifted a $1.5m luxury home to her this year. He shared photos via Snapchat today, showing off the exterior and interior of the new crib. However, although her initials were inscribed in some parts of the house, so where his own on some interlocking tiles..
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SAN ANTONIO - Edgewood Independent School District Superintendent Emilio Castro will resign his position, possibly as soon as this week, a source told KSAT 12 News.
The district's board of managers plan to discuss a separation agreement with Castro on Thursday night.
Castro is accused of inappropriately touching a female employee multiple times, according to a police report filed in February.
Related: Edgewood ISD superintendent accused of inappropriately touching female coworker
He was placed on paid administrative leave.
The separation agreement will be discussed in closed and open sessions, according to the meeting agenda.
Related: Edgewood ISD places superintendent on administrative leave
Castro was hired by the district in late 2016.
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The Maternity Ward of the La General Hospital have recorded six new births made up of four males and two females, Mrs Sarah Okpoli, the Senior Midwifery Officer (SMO) told the Ghana News Agency on Sunday.
The first birth, a female, was recorded at 12:35 a.m. followed by a male at 12:45 a.m.
Two males were born at the same time at 7:30 a.m. while the other female at 8:24 a.m.
Mrs Okpoti said one male baby was born through a successful caesarean section at 5:37 a.m.
She said no casualties had been recorded so far as at 1330 hours when the GNA visited.
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WWE RAW Results
April 17, 2017
Columbus, Ohio
Commentary: Michael Cole, Byron Saxton and Corey Graves
Results by: Mike Tedesco of Wrestleview.com
Live coverage of WWE RAW will begin tonight at 8:00 p.m. Eastern (7:00 CT).
Tonight will be the fallout from last week’s Superstar Shake Up episode.
WWE has posted a video with Mike Rome revealing that Braun Strowman will be kicking off RAW tonight live in Columbus after his attack on Roman Reigns last week.
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) – Authorities in South Carolina say four people were found dead in a home in what appears to be a murder-suicide.
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher said in a news release that the dead – a man, a woman and their two children – were found Sunday around 8 p.m. Fisher says it’s believed all four died of gunshot wounds.
In a tweet from a verified Twitter account, the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department said the deaths appear to be a murder-suicide and the investigation is ongoing.
Fisher identified the dead as 26-year-old Marissa Hope Reynoso and two of her children, 4-year-old Elijah Chavez and 1-year-old Ezra Chavez. Also dead was 25-year-old Jorge Luis Chavez, who’s believed to be the father of the two children.
Fisher says an older child of Reynoso wasn’t at the home at the time.
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Swanton man killed crossing street
SWANTON, Vt. (AP) — Vermont state police are investigating the death of a man who was struck by a car in Swanton.
Police say 74-year-old Raymond Barrette was not in a crosswalk when he was hit by a car on Route 78 on Sunday morning. Barrette was taken to NorthWest Medical Center, where he died.
The Vermont State Police crash reconstruction team is investigating.
Chicago Police investigating viral Facebook video of apparent child pornography
Chicago Police detectives are investigating a viral Facebook video that apparently depicts child pornography, the department told the Chicago Sun-Times Friday night.
Social media users began contacting authorities “regularly” on Friday to report the video, which police said appears, at least, to show a young girl, perhaps 8 years old, performing a sex act on an adult.
An alert about the video frequently started airing over police radio across the city Friday afternoon. Anyone who received or saw the video was advised to delete it and report it to Facebook.
Detectives with the Special Investigations Unit have seen the video and were trying to confirm its authenticity and origin, police said. Facebook and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children were notified.
A request for comment was not immediately returned by Facebook officials Friday night.
In this Feb. 12, 2017, file photo, U.S. President Donald Trump walks on the South Lawn upon arrival at the White House in Washington from a trip to Florida. Trump is poised to receive something Tuesday that he had been trying to get from China for more than a decade: trademark rights to his own name.
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MANASSAS, Va. — The National Park Service has reached agreement with a non-profit veterans’ organization allowing it take cremated remains left at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and bury them will full military honours.
A park service statement says the Missing in America Project will take possession of dozens of sets of cremains left at the memorial through the years and any future cremains left. They will be inurned in an in-ground vault at a cemetery in Manassas, Virginia, a capital suburb.
The Washington Post reported Wednesday the remains had been kept in a locked cabinet at the park service’s large Museum Resource Center in Maryland. No date for the transfer or burial has been set.
Last year, the park service placed signs at the memorial asking people not to leave human remains.
SYDNEY Australia's central bank is strongly expected to hold its cash rate at a record low of 1.5 percent at its monthly policy meeting next week, a Reuters poll of economists found.
All 65 economists polled by Reuters forecast the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) would stand pat on May 2, following two rate cuts last year.
While the majority predicted a steady rate outlook on a one-year horizon, 23 respondents out of 56 forecast an interest rate hike by mid-next year, versus four seeing an easing.
Economists were asked what the cash rate would be after the next RBA meeting on May 2 and where rates would be at the end of June 2018.
(Reporting by Cecile Lefort; Editing by Sam Holmes)
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Municipality warns unclaimed impounded cars to be auctioned
KUWAIT: The Municipality warned that any vehicle that is removed by municipality teams will be sent to the municipality impounding yard, and will be sold in an auction if the owner does not inquire about it within three months or pays the fines.
Travel ban office
Justice Minister and State Minister for National Assembly Affairs Faleh Al-Azab said a travel ban office will soon be opened at Salmi border outlet in few days coinciding with the hajj season. He said in a tweet that the opening of the new office is to make matters easy for travelers.
By Meshal Al-Enezi
Shire PLC (SHP.LN) on Friday named John Miller, senior vice president of finance, as its interim chief financial officer from Jan. 1.
The Irish pharmaceutical company said Mr. Miller will remain interim CFO until Thomas Dittrich starts his employment with Shire as CFO in early 2018.
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FTSE 100-listed Shire said in November that CFO Jeff Poulton will leave the company at the end of December.
Shares were up 112 pence, or 3.2%, to 3,644.50 pence at 1620 GMT.
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Vice President Mike Pence reaffirmed the Trump administration’s alliance with Japan on Tuesday as tensions mount over its neighbor North Korea.
“We appreciate the challenging times in which the people of Japan live with increasing provocations from across the Sea of Japan,” Pence said during a lunch with Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe.
“We are with you 100 percent.”
Pence also called Japan the “cornerstone” of peace in the region.
North Korea has conducted a series of missile launches and nuclear tests in defiance of U.N. sanctions, including a failed missile launch on Sunday.
The meeting with Abe was Pence’s second stop on a 10-day tour of Asia.
Ashley Carew and Reise Allassani were on target for Dulwich Hamlet as the Bostik League Premier Division leaders won 2-1 against Brightlingsea Regent on Saturday.
A crowd of 1,828 were at Champion Hill to see an eighth victory in 10 league matches.
Carew converted from the penalty spot after a handball by Matt Cripps.
Allassani netted his ninth goal for Hamlet before Ricky Griggs cut the deficit just before the break.
Trey Small scored a first-half hat-trick as Fisher won 3-0 at home to Sutton Athletic in the SCEFL First Division.
Dec 12 (Reuters) - Kosmos Energy Ltd said it would plug one of its exploration wells offshore Mauritania after it failed to find significant amount of oil and gas.
Evaluation of logs and samples collected during drilling and wireline operations suggests the Campanian reservoir objective was water-bearing with some residual hydrocarbons, Kosmos said.
“We are still in the early stages of exploring this newly emerging basin and our forward drilling program remains unchanged given the independent nature of the prospects,” Chief Executive Andrew Inglis said in a statement. (Reporting by Arathy S Nair in Bengaluru; Editing by Gopakumar Warrier)
If you were around the MTB scene in the late 90's then you may have heard of a crew from down under called the Mud cows. Their videos were wild on and off the bike and kept things fun and loose. After watching their videos at the start of summer we were inspired to bring the mud cows back to life. Here is three months in New Zealand with the mud dogs.
Three-time Grammy Award-winner Lucinda Williams will perform Thursday, Feb. 23, 8 p.m., at Capitol Theatre, 405 Cleveland St., Clearwater. Williams is touring in support of her latest release, 'The Ghosts of Highway 20.' Recorded in the middle of arguably the most prolific period of her nearly four-decade career, 'The Ghosts of Highway 20' is unlike any other Williams' album.
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April 28 Raydium Semi-conductor Corp :
* Says it will use undistributed profit to pay cash dividends of T$6.5 per share to shareholders for 2016
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Forestry consultant sells Co Kerry wind farm to German energy giant
The Leetonia Police Department has a warning for curiosity seekers trying to get a peek at what's left of the McKeefrey mansion that went up in flames earlier this week.
Police Cheif Allen Hauter tells 21 News that there is no trespassing on the West Main Street farm, and anyone caught driving or walking on the property will be arrested.
“This is private property, and we are asking you to give them their privacy during this hard time,” writes Hauter on the police department's Facebook page.
Hauter says the farm is a large piece of property with many access points, but his officers have been checking it several times during their shifts since Tuesday's fire.
Most of those found on the property have been members of the public who want to see what happened to the large home which was gutted by the blaze.
Fire investigators say they are still waiting to find out what caused the fire at the historic home.
KOCHI: In continuing anti-smuggling operations, Air Intelligence officials of the Customs at the International airport here today seized over 1.5 kg of gold valued at Rs 47.35 lakh in two separate cases.
In the first case, 20 gold bar cut pieces totally weighing 756 grams valued at Rs 23.66 lakh were found concealed inside two hand mixers brought in the check-in baggage by a native of Kozhikode, who arrived from Jeddah, Customs Commissioner Sumit Kumar said.
In the second incident, 16 gold bar cut pieces totally weighing 757 grams valued at Rs 23.69 lakh were found concealed inside hand mixers kept in the check-in baggage of a passenger, who arrived from Abu Dhabi by a private airliner.
Both the passengers were arrested, he said.
Virginia university begins search for new president
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — A university in Virginia has begun its search for a new president.
The Virginian-Pilot reports that Norfolk State University is seeking nominations and applications for the school's seventh president. Melvin Stith was named interim president last November after Eddie Moore Jr. retired in December. Stith began working as interim president on Jan. 1, 2018.
A 21-member search committee is set to hold open sessions where members of the public can voice their thoughts on the search this month. There will be more sessions in August. Comments and nominations can also be made online at the school's website.
A university news release says the next president needs to understand the school's station as a historically black institution and the changing environment of higher education.
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Information from: The Virginian-Pilot, http://pilotonline.com
The Animal Foundation said it is offering free pet adoptions over the weekend. (File)
The Animal Foundation is offering free cat and dog adoptions Friday and Saturday as part of a new initiative called Maddie's Pet Project.
Anyone interested in adopting a new pet can either go to the shelter on 655 North Mojave Road, near Bonanza Road or visit the PetSmart Adoption Center in Henderson on 286 West Lake Mead Parkway, near Water Street, from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. to see the animals.
The free adoptions include spay/neuter surgery, microchipping and up-to-date vaccines. A city/government fee of $10 will apply to those living in Las Vegas and North Las Vegas.
The Maddie's Pet Project promotion is one of the life-saving efforts implemented as part of Mission: Possible 2020, the shelter's commitment to save all healthy and treatable animals in its care by 2020.
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The Cabinet on Wednesday cleared DNA Technology (Use and Application) Regulation Bill 2018, which supporters argue will help in solving crimes and in tracing missing people. “This is a big step forward,” Ravi Kant, an advocate who also runs an NGO, Shakti Vahini which works on women’s issue, said. “It will greatly help to solve sexual violence cases.”
DNA based evidence is already used to a limited extent in criminal cases, but regulation has not kept pace with its use. Concerns have been raised about the reliability of the DNA evidence and privacy and about abuse and misuse of DNA data.
The bill provides for compulsory accreditation and regulation of labs that provide DNA testing and analysis facilities to address these concerns.
Minnesota United will be without a key attacker for the rest of the season.
The club announced on Tuesday that Ethan Finlay has suffered a torn ACL of his right knee during this past weekend’s loss to the Seattle Sounders. Finlay will undergo surgery in the coming days. He is expected to miss the rest of the season.
Finlay has made seven starts for the team this season, providing two goals and one assist in a brief 2018 campaign. The 27-year-old winger joined the club last season after being traded by the Columbus Crew, scoring three goals while providing three assists in 11 games.
Minnesota United’s first match without Finlay will be Saturday’s at home against the Houston Dynamo.
A few of my own photographs that, to this photographer's eye, will stand the test of time.
ISLAMABAD, Feb 15 (APP): Prime Minister, Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Wednesday expressed grief over the loss of precious lives including the FC personnel, while thwarting attack on the office of the Political Agent, Mohmand Agency.
The Prime Minister in a statement commended the selfless and
responsible role of Armed forces in protecting the lives of citizens
without any fear.
The Prime Minister said the security of the motherland had been made
impregnable by the sacrifices of the armed forces.
He also expressed condolences with the bereaved families of the martyrs.
April 13 Samsung Electronics Co Ltd:
* Mobile chief says Galaxy S8 preorder levels are better than the S7
* Mobile chief says cannot give up on the China smartphone market
* Mobile chief says aim to recover in the China smartphone market, even if it takes time Further company coverage: (Reporting By Se Young Lee)
BUENOS AIRES, April 24 (Reuters) - Argentina had a trade deficit of $611 million in March, compared with a $910 million deficit in the same month last year, the government’s official Indec statistics office said on Tuesday.
It was the country’s 15th consecutive month with a trade deficit. In February the deficit was $914 million, according to official data. (Reporting by Eliana Raszewski and Nicolas Misculin; Writing by Caroline Stauffer; editing by Jonathan Oatis)
It’s truly unfair to cast aspersions before a character has even uttered one line, but check out this new X-Files casting and tell us you don’t get Diana Fowley vibes, OK?
Barbara Hershey will recur on Season 11 of the Fox sci-fi series, our sister site Deadline reports. Her character, Erika Price, is “a powerful figure who represents a mysterious organization.” And while yes, that could describe a whole lot of people who’ve crossed Mulder and Scully’s paths in the past, there’s something about this one — maybe it’s the hair? — that brings to mind the slippery and rather untrustworthy Ms. Fowley.
Hershey’s recent TV credits include Damien and Once Upon a Time. She joins a cast that includes — as TVLine exclusively reported earlier Monday — returnees Lauren Ambrose and Robbie Amell, as well as series stars David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson and Mitch Pileggi.
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Former H.U.D. Secretary Julian Castro joins Chris and Paul to discuss his trip to NH on Feb 16th which is feeding speculation that the rising democratic star may ran for President.
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Back in May, Google announced something called 'Google Duplex' at I/O. The feature would be able to call businesses using humanlike speech patterns to set up appointments or make reservations. But months before that, the Chrome team had already renamed its experimental 'Chrome Home' interface to 'Chrome Duplex.' Chrome Duplex is now being renamed again to 'Chrome Duet' to avoid confusion with the fancy new Google Duplex.
The information behind this name change comes courtesy of a code change request in Chromium Gerrit, which reads:
Rename Chrome Duplex to Chrome Duet This rename is to avoid name collision with Google Duplex; a feature completely unrelated to Chrome toolbars.
'Chrome Duplex' was a slick-sounding name, though I have nothing against 'Chrome Duet' either. When you see us mention new Chrome Duet changes/additions in the future, know that we're still talking about Chrome on Android's experimental interface.
Kildare Ladies manager, Morgan O’Callaghan, has named his team for Sunday’s Lidl Ladies NFL Division 2 against Cavan, at Hawkfield.
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Aoife Molyneaux;
Tara Hallinan, Erica Burke cpt., Rachel Cribbin;
Shauna Kendrick, Rachael Corrigan, Aisling Curley;
Rachel Reidy, Róisín Byrne;
Orlaith Kirwan, Molly Price, Eadaoin Connolly;
Ellen Dowling, Trina Duggan, Mikaela McKenna.
× Cardinals pitcher Alex Reyes returns from disabled list today
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – After missing the 2017 season for Tommy John surgery, Cardinals pitcher Alex Reyes will make his first start of the 2018 season this afternoon against the Milwaukee Brewers.
Reyes, 23, last pitched for the Cardinals in September 2016. He underwent ligament replacement surgery on his right elbow in February 2017.
Reyes made four rehab starts in the Cardinals’ minor league system, striking out 44 batters in 23 innings pitched in stints with Palm Beach (A), Peoria (A), Springfield (AA), and Memphis (AAA). He tied Springfield’s single-game strikeout record on May 19, fanning 13 batters.
He followed that up by striking out another 13 batters on May 24 for Memphis. He fanned nine consecutive batters that day, setting a Pacific Coast League record.
Wigg'n wrote: What’s the point in taking 3 hookers?
Well teams generally play with two in the 17 anyway, so you are only one injury away from needing a third. If you don't have a third, you are forced into either playing someone out of position, or asking a player who doesn't normally play 80 mins to do so at international level after a full season. It makes absolute sense to bring a third IMO.
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WILKES-BARRE, Pa. -- Police made an arrest in connection with a string of burglaries at a restaurant in Wilkes-Barre.
Police took James Delaney into custody Wednesday morning.
Officers believe he's the man who broke into Anthracite Cafe three times in less than two weeks.
The owner tells Newswatch 16 the burglar stole cash and caused lots of damage to his business.
A North Dakota woman accused of killing a pregnant neighbor so she and her boyfriend could keep the baby is set to change her plea.
Thirty-eight-year-old Brooke Crews is scheduled to appear in Cass County Court in Fargo on Monday. She and her boyfriend, 32-year-old William Hoehn, have pleaded not guilty to conspiracy to commit murder and kidnapping in the death of 22-year-old Savanna Greywind.
Investigators haven’t said how Greywind was killed, but Fargo’s police chief has called it a “cruel and vicious act of depravity.”
The baby was found alive in Crews and Hoehn’s apartment in Fargo. Greywind’s boyfriend says DNA tests confirmed he and Greywind are the girl’s parents.
Greywind was eight months pregnant when she disappeared in August. Kayakers found her body wrapped in plastic in a river.
Adrian already asking to hold his little brother😉💙💙💙new baby boy coming February 2018! pic.twitter.com/NHLYFjEJcH — Ginger Zee (@Ginger_Zee) August 14, 2017
ABC News Chief Meteorologist Ginger Zee made a big announcement onon Monday morning, and she did it with a weather map.After talking about the solar eclipse, Ginger said there would be a special phenomenon happening only on theweather map."The Southwest, right about here, and then this area, right about here, are going to have a shadow from my belly," she explained, demonstrating on the edges of the map. "Because I'm pregnant."She also tweeted a sweet photo of her first child, Adrian, saying he can't wait to hold his little brother.Ginger said she's due in February.
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Photograph:Neon Nights by Dave (Dave Cheresna, @dscphoto)
Street photography is so often about scaling down and capturing the small scenes and moments. Dave’s image, “Neon Nights”, is a great example of this, capturing a riot of color from a hotel sign reflected in a car window. The rainbow colors and rippled distortion of the sign in the reflection play a cool contrast to the sleek lines and deep red of the car. Seeing and shooting this small scene shows off the photographer’s ability to find and isolate interesting compositions in our great big busy world.
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Professional architects are teaming up with elementary school students to redesign an Albuquerque park.
Mark Twain Elementary Students walked over to Tom Bolack Park Friday afternoon.
They are working with local architects to create designs for dog park and bicycle amenities.
The architects will make models of their designs to present to the Neighborhood Association later on.
“They’re so excited about doing math now,” says Kandace Dickinson of Mark Twain Elementary. “I’m hoping one of these, two or three or four of these kiddos would end up being architects one day.”
A final exhibition of all student work will be on display at the UNM School of Architecture and Planning in May.
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A Decatur man is facing drug charges after police conducted a traffic stop on December 8 on Highway 31 south.
A police officer was working off-duty traffic enforcement on Highway 31 South when he pulled over a 2012 Ford Fusion driven by Prentess Jamar Foster.
Investigators say, during the traffic the officer detected the strong odor of marijuana coming from inside, which led to a search of the vehicle. During the search, an amount of methamphetamine (ice) and marijuana was discovered.
Foster was charged with one count of unlawful possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana in the second degree, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Foster was transported to the Morgan County Jail and is being held on $1,600 bond.
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GEARY COUNTY-Law enforcement authorities in Geary County are investigating a suspect for alleged road rage incident.
On Saturday afternoon, deputies were dispatched to the area of US 77 Highway near Fort Riley for a white Dodge Ram 2500 truck where a gun had been waved out a window towards another vehicle, according to a media release.
Dispatch also advised the reporting party believed the subject had gained entry to Fort Riley by use of the Estes Gate.
Deputies talked with two Junction City residents who said the pickup had cut them off and then slowed down to 30 miles-per-hour in a construction zone.
The drivers also said the passenger in the vehicle pulled out a gun and waved it out the window with their finger on the trigger.
Deputies checked the area but were unable to locate the vehicle.
At approximately 5:30 p.m. on Saturday dispatch advised authorities that Fort Riley had the vehicle stopped at Estes Gate.
Deputies arrested Isaac Torgerson, Fort Riley, on suspicion of Aggravated Assault.
Waynesboro city leaders are taking steps to make the Nature's Crossing Technology Center more marketable.
Officials gathered for a work session October 6 to talk about sewage capacity.
There are two options being discussed, a $1.5 million plan and the other is over $13 million and would require a partnership with Augusta County.
The deputy city manager says getting the infrastructure in place makes Nature's Crossing more attractive to prospects.
"We know that more and more you have to be pad ready. And essentially that means that you have to be ready to accommodate an industrial user in a short period of time which means roads, water, sewer service all in place,” said Jim Shaw, Waynesboro deputy city manager.
The size of the sewage capacity the city chooses determines what kind of industry Nature's Crossing can accommodate.
Following in the footsteps of Idina Menzel and Kristen Bell , Broadway veterans Caissie Levy and Patti Murin will take on the roles of Frozen 's Elsa and Anna in the upcoming musical adaptation of the Disney film.
Levy and Murin — who have starred in Broadway hits such as Les Miserables and Lysistrata Jones , respectively — will appear alongside Jelani Alladin as Kristoff, Greg Hildreth as Olaf, John Riddle as Hans and Robert Creighton as the Duke of Weselton, according to Entertainment Weekly . The show will be choreographed by Tony winner Rob Ashford with music and lyrics by the movie's composers, Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez.
There's already a recording of Levy performing "Let It Go," at the 2015 Broadway Princess Party, so fans don't have to wait to hear her rendition of Elsa's most famous song. Watch the video below.
Frozen will open on Broadway at the St. James Theatre in the spring of 2018, following a trial run in Denver this summer.
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In a dream world, your kitchen would look as if it came straight out of a Nancy Meyers movie and you’d regularly serve things like coq au vin from your steaming, pristine Le Creuset Dutch oven. Reality is a little less tidy but that doesn’t mean your cookware can’t be as photogenic. This Dansk casserole dish might not have a fancy French name on its lid, but it’s just as good for making stews and other delicious dishes. It also has a bonus feature you won’t find elsewhere: The lid can be used a trivet, so you can place it piping hot on the table. The shiny red is the most classic option but it also comes in a very handsome navy, minimalist beige, and fun teal, too.
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March 28 Western Securities Co., Ltd.:
* Says to issue 726.8 million shares of common stock, at the price of 6.87 yuan per share to its existing shareholders
* Says shareholders are eligible to purchase up to 2.6 new shares for every 10 shares they hold
* Says the company aims to raise up to 5 billion yuan through the rights issue
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Feb 15 (Reuters) - Advertising and communications company MDC Partners Inc said on Wednesday Goldman Sachs Group Inc would invest $95 million and would get a seat on its board.
Shares of MDC Partners were up about 30 percent at $8.80 in morning trading.
In November, MDC Partners said it had hired an adviser to evaluate its capital structure strategy
As of Sept. 30, the company had total liabilities of $2.09 billion and total assets of $1.6 billion.
On completion of the Goldman investment, which is expected to close in the first quarter of 2017, the bank will own about 15 percent of MDC.
Bradley Gross, a managing director in the merchant banking division of Goldman Sachs, will join MDC's board after the close of the transaction, increasing the size to seven members.
Proceeds from the investment will be used to pay down existing debt, MDC said. (Reporting by Aishwarya Venugopal in Bengaluru; Editing by Shounak Dasgupta)
10/06/2017 Release from Albemarle County:
On October 18 at 7 p.m. at Crozet Elementary School, project consultant Anhold Associates and County Staff will hold a community input session to gather feedback for consideration in the creation of an updated master plan for Western Park.
Albemarle County Parks and Recreation is beginning the process of creating a new Master Plan for Western Park to better reflect today's community priorities, and which takes into consideration any new environmental constraints on the site.
Please consider joining us on October 18, or provide feedback now by answering the questions on this input form, which will be open through October 14.
Using the input we receive from the meeting and the input form, a few design concepts will be brought back to the community for consideration in early 2018.
Bayan Investment Participate in Supporting The Annual Gala Dinner of The Children Cancer Center in Lebanon
TORONTO — Canada's main stock index dropped 3.9 per cent this week, plummeting more than 200 points today in a broad-based decline.
The S&P/TSX composite index fell 254.89 points to 15,606.03 today.
In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average shed 665.75 points to 25,520.96. The S&P 500 index lost 59.85 points to 2,762.13 and the Nasdaq composite index slipped 144.91 points to 7,240.95.
In currency markets, the Canadian dollar closed at an average trading value of 80.78 cents US, down 0.60 of a U.S. cent.
The March crude contract fell 35 cents to US$65.45 per barrel and the March natural gas contract slipped by a penny to roughly US$2.85 per mmBTU.
The April gold contract dropped US$10.60 to US$1,337.30 an ounce and the March copper contract lost about 2.2 cents to roughly US$3.19 a pound.
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The Indians, whose pitching staff has tilted to the right for several years, have added another left-hander to the mix. Lefty Chris Narveson, 35, has agreed to a minor league deal with an invitation to big league camp.
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Goalkeeper Sergio Rico has committed his future to Sevilla until 2021 after agreeing a two-year extension to his existing deal.
The 23-year-old, a product of Los Rojiblancos' youth system, is highly rated and was linked with Liverpool as recently as last month.
But, having last penned fresh terms in January 2016, has now made his long-term plans clear by signing up to the LaLiga club for the next four years.
Rico has won two Europa League titles with Sevilla and earned his first Spain cap last June.
Marca reports that Rico's new contract includes a rise in his release clause from €30million to €40m.
Eduardo Berizzo's Sevilla take on Istanbul Basaksehir in the first leg of their Champions League play-off clash in Turkey on Wednesday.
It appears someone at the Water Corporation believes the waterwise message should be used for all types of flora, including those more questionable plants.
Earlier today, the WA utility sent out a tweet, which has since been deleted, advising West Aussies to embrace the waterwise message by “going easy on water supplies” when tending to their plants such as sunflowers and tea tree.
The important public service announcement was accompanied by a photo featuring Sesame Street’s Ernie watering a pot plant, however the plant was literally pot - marijuana.
Seconds after the tweet went out, it was pounced on by members of the Twittersphere who were quick to point out the unfortunate mistake.
According to the Water Corp, the inclusion of Ernie watering the marjuana plant was an innocent mistake.
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Idaho Fish & Game Department officials advise hunters to make sure the notches for the correct day and month are fully removed from your tag immediately after you harvest the animal. The tag must be attached to the largest part of the carcass.
PARIS (AP) — French authorities have deployed boats and helicopters off the coast of southwest France to search for the chief executive of sportswear maker Quiksilver after his empty boat was found washed ashore.
The port authority of the Atlantic beach town of Capbreton said the search was launched after Pierre Agnes' empty boat was found washed up Tuesday in nearby Hossegor.
Maritime authorities said two boats and three helicopters are involved in the search.
The area is known for intense, sometimes dangerous waves that are prized by surfers.
Quiksilver, known for its surf wear, was founded in Australia but is now majority-owned by an American investment group and based in Huntington Beach, California. Agnes was the head of its France-based European headquarters before being named CEO of the whole company in 2015.
Event time: 10pm
DJ lukewarm spins the deepest cuts from Downtempo to House, Funk to Disco, Hip Hop to Dance. Come out and check out how Bay View's premier Soccer Pub gets down in the evening. 12 years running!
Saturday January 28th, 2017
WiscoJazz @ The Highbury
2322 S. KK Ave, Bay View
10pm - 2am, 21+
with DJ
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Original Air Date: 6/16/17. The absence of a father and lack of a stable family are far too often at the root of an otherwise good kid ending up off track. Fathers and Families of Stockton stands in the breach and works to build families and father relationships. In partnership with the Great Valley chapter of the American Leadership Forum, Samuel Nunez and Raymond Aguilar join host Scott Syphax to share the stories of lives reclaimed and what work still needs to be done to ensure that every child has a chance.
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Two Hamilton police officers were injured after a car ran a red light and smashed into a police van.
It happened shortly after 4:30 p.m. Sunday at the intersection of Cannon St. and Victoria Ave. North.
A marked police van was travelling through the intersection on a green light when it was struck on the passenger side by a black Toyota.
“Although the collision was very severe, the officers sustained minor injuries while the driver of the Toyota was uninjured. Through investigation police learned the driver was distracted by his cell phone at the time of the collision,” said Hamilton police in a news release.
A 28-year-old Hamilton man has been charged with careless driving.
MISSOULA — A 32-year-old Montana man who was working on an irrigation diversion project drowned in the Clark Fork River west of Missoula.
Missoula County Sheriff’s Capt. Bill Burt says the man and a second person were working on an irrigation head gate when the platform they were standing on collapsed at about 6 p.m. Friday.
Burt says the victim’s foot became trapped and he was pushed over by the fast-moving current. The second man suffered a leg injury.
The victim’s name has not been released.
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Firefighters dealt with a series of cars torched across South Yorkshire over the Easter break.
In the early hours of this morning a car was set alight in Hinde Street, Page Hall, Sheffield, following on from arson attacks last night in Fox Hill Close, Birley, Sheffield; Doncaster Road, Kendray, Barnsley and Blyth Road, Maltby, Rotherham.
Yesterday morning, cars were also torched in Nidd Road, Tinsley, Sheffield and St Mary's Road, Rawmarsh, Rotherham.
On Sunday, crews dealt with car fires in Middle Bank, Lakeside, Doncaster and Dearne View, Goldthorpe, Barnsley.
They were called out to blazes in Adwick Lane, Toll Bar, Doncaster and in Station Road, Wath-upon-Dearne, Rotherham, on Saturday.
On Friday, a car was torched in Lamb Lane, Monk Bretton, Barnsley and the day before cars were set alight in Hollings Lane, Thrybergh, Rotherham and Scowerdons Drive, Hackenthorpe.
Anyone with information should call South Yorkshire Police on 101.
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The police were trying to find out from where did the accused get the junked notes The police were trying to find out from where did the accused get the junked notes
The police have seized Rs 1.68 crore in demonetised currency notes from three people, who were later arrested.
Acting on a tip-off, the police kept a watch at a garden near Parsik Reti Bunder in the district’s Kalwa town on June 30 and spotted the three people who had apparently come there to dispose of the scrapped notes.
The Crime Branch personnel seized Rs 1.68 crore in old notes in Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 denominations from the accused, the Thane police said in an official release last night.
The three people were later arrested and a case was registered against them by the Kalwa police under relevant sections, the release said.
The police were trying to find out from where did the accused get the junked notes, it added.
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Booz Allen Hamilton said on Friday it won a $621 million federal contract to develop and implement cybersecurity tools across the U.S. government.
The contractor, which earns billions of dollars a year contracting with U.S. intelligence agencies, said it was selected for a six-year task order to support the Department of Homeland Security’s program known as Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation, which includes cybersecurity support for cloud and mobile devices and incident response services.
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DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday afternoon's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Midday Daily 3" game were:
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The Friends of the Capitol Theatre group and the Detroit Shoreway Community Development Organization will host a gala Friday evening to raise money for the Capitol Theatre in the Gordon Square Arts District.The movie theater, owned by the local CDC and operated by Cleveland Cinemas, has been struggling since it opened in 2009 to attract large enough audiences to keep it in operation. Organizers hope to raise $70,000 at the event.“DSCDO is committed to ensuring that the Capitol will remain a neighborhood gem for years to come,” said Jenny Spencer, Managing Director of DSCDO, in a press release.The $100 ticketed gala ($150 for VIP admission) will include a VIP reception from 6-7 p.m.; a party with live music, appetizers and "libations" from 7-9 p.m.; and the screening of the 1941 classic filmat 9 p.m. With a "Timeless" theme, cocktail or business attire is recommended. Tickets are available at clevelandcinemas.com
LONDON, April 3 Apple has given Imagination Tech notice that it will stop using its graphics technology in the iPhone and other products in up to two years' time, dealing a major blow to the British company.
Imagination said Apple, its biggest customer, had not presented any evidence to substantiate its assertion that it will no longer require Imagination's technology, without violating Imagination's patents, intellectual property and confidential information.
It said on Monday that Apple's notification had triggered talks on alternative commercial arrangements for the current license and royalty agreement.
(Reporting by Paul Sandle; editing by Kate Holton)
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Baku. 3 February. REPORT.AZ/ According to operative statistical data, the total number of bee families in Azerbaijan has reached nearly 300,000. Last year, 10 kg of products were harvested, which means that last year, about 3,000 tons of honey were produced in the country.
Galib Abdulaliyev, the head of Agriculture Ministry’s Department for Livestock Development said at the IV Azerbaijan International Beekeeping Conference in Baku.
According to him, the local beekeepers have a new experience of producing other bee products besides honey.
Notably, in 2016, Azerbaijan produced 2.7 thousand tons of honey and over 3 years the country is engaged in export of honey.
“There is great interest in the quality and composition of the Azerbaijani honey. Contracts with beekeepers have been signed, cooperation has been established, and exports continue”, - Department head said.
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — Chesapeake fire crews are working to rescue a worker from Elizabeth River Terminals (Kinder Morgan) who fell and injured themselves on a ship.
Fire department officials say a male worker fell to the bottom of a ship they were working on, and has a leg injury. The situation was called in shortly after 8 a.m.
Capt. Scott Saunders with Chesapeake Fire says worker, a man, was alert and conscious.
The worker is currently 60 feet down from the top of the ship’s deck. Saunders says a crane with a rescue basket is being used to get the worker.
A WAVY crew is heading to the scene. Stay tuned for updates.
BHOPAL: Both the daughters of advocate Manoj Jain, who died with his wife Monika Jain, performed the last rites of their parents at Chhola crematorium on Sunday. The bodies were fished out on Saturday from canal.
Advocate Manoj Jain, his wife Monika Jain and driver Baliram Oswal were washed away after their car fell into Harshi canal in Gwalior district when they were returning to Bhopal after attending religious function in Jain Mandir, Datia.
Manoj Jain had gone to attend it. Daughters Akshita and Ayushi saved themselves by clinging on a stone as they are swimmers. People from all strata from Somwara Chowk, friends, lawyers joined the funeral procession and paid tributes.
Tom, Lisa, Sophie, and Jack stumble across the find of a lifetime — Leonardo da Vinci’s codex full of sketches, writings, and calculations. Now they have a choice: do they sell it and become richer beyond their wildest dreams, or do they try to decode the journal and figure out what Leonardo was up to?
Secret Scouts and the Lost Leonardo is like The Goonies meets The Da Vinci Code – a time travel tale with an underpinning in fact – and a dazzling trailer (which suggests it would make one ripping movie).
Tom and Jack want to sell the book, but sisters Lisa and Sophie have other ideas. What they discover within the codex is the science behind time travel. But when they put the calculations to the test, they find out just how dangerous this secret can truly be.
Secret Scouts and the Lost Leonardo will be available on October 23, 2018. In the meantime, it is on pre-order from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or IndieBound. Learn more at SecretScouts.com
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German police say that a 19-year-old Afghan asylum-seeker has suffered serious burns after setting himself on fire at a supermarket warehouse in Bavaria.
Police said that the man poured gasoline over himself and set himself ablaze early Monday in Gaimersheim, a town between Nuremberg and Munich. He had bought the gasoline shortly before at a filling station.
The blaze was extinguished swiftly by other people at the scene, but the man was seriously injured.
The man's motives weren't immediately clear. Police say he was carrying a knife but didn't use it.
Celebrate International Trails Day with the Bill Nielsen Trail Society (BNTS).
On Saturday, June 2 the society will mark the occasion with a “Trail-User Appreciation Barbecue” on the Elizabeth Lake trail from 11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.
“Bill Nielsen just wants to celebrate those who use the trails,” said Diane Hayduk with the society. “People should come out and enjoy the beautiful trails we have here and enjoy a snack.”
Burgers, vegan burgers and ice cream will be served in exchange for a goodwill donation on the north side of Elizabeth Lake near the College Heights School.
As well, the event will also see two “big” reveals in the form of two picnic tables given to the club by Element Precast Inc., which will be placed along the trails in the area.
A variety of lawn games will also take place along the lake for kids.
For more information on the Bill Nielsen Trail Society, visit billstrailrun.com or email btrlacombe@gmail.com.
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Syrian government warplanes carried out several air strikes and low-level clashes persisted in some areas on Sunday, but a Russian- and Turkish-backed ceasefire largely held in other areas on its third day, a monitoring group and rebels said. Jets bombed the villages of Kafr Kar, Mintar and around the town of Banan in the southern Aleppo countryside, the British-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said.
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The Oscar Hammerstein Museum & Theater Education Center, a recognized 501 3 announces their inaugural fundraising event at The Player's Club, NYC on Monday, March 13. The event comes on the heels of an agreement allowing Highland Farm in Doylestown, PA, where world-renowned lyricist and humanitarian Oscar Hammerstein lived and worked, to be used for museum activities. It was at Highland Farm that the iconic Rodgers and Hammerstein partnership was formed and where Hammerstein penned lyrics to musicals such as Oklahoma!, Carousel, South Pacific, The King and I, The Sound of Music, and more.
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President Trump's tougher talk and blunt diplomacy is having a positive effect in at least one country, according to the man who stands at the epicenter of the political and economic earthquake rocking Venezuela. Washington's hands-on approach under Mr. Trump to the crisis that could help Venezuela overcome the "classic dictatorship" led by President Nicolas Maduro, Julio Borges, speaker of the opposition-dominated National Assembly, told The Washington Times in an exclusive interview at a cafe in this restive capital city.
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May is here, which means the 2017/2018 Farmington Relocation Magazine is out. The Farmington Chamber has once again partnered with The Daily Times to put this magazine together.
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Dole Packaged Foods' float "Spirit of Hawaii" wins the Sweepstakes Trophy during the Rose Parade on Colorado Blvd. in Pasadena, Calif. on Monday, January 2, 2017.
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TAMPA, Fla. — A Florida man has been sentenced to six years and five months in prison for accidentally shooting a gun while taking a selfie in a strip club restroom.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Tampa announced 34-year-old Rorn Sorn’s sentencing Monday. The Asian Pride Gang member pleaded guilty in April to possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.
Court documents say Sorn was at Club Lust in St. Petersburg in December when his gun discharged. The bullet went through the mirror and into the adjacent women’s restroom. No injuries were reported.
A security guard approached Sorn as he was leaving, and Sorn reportedly told the guard that it was an accident and that he “was just trying to take a selfie.” Police responded, and officers found a handgun, ammunition and drugs on Sorn.
Sorn has prior felony convictions for burglary and attempted first-degree murder.
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) - Kenya's president says his government will spare no effort to recover all of the millions of dollars lost to a corruption scandal as diplomats representing 18 Western countries including the United States urge strong action against graft.
President Uhuru Kenyatta says "there will be no mercy for the thieves."
Kenyatta spoke a day after 24 officials were charged with corruption-related offenses in a probe linked to the alleged diversion of nearly $80 million.
The president, who won a second term last year, has been criticized for not acting against corrupt officials despite numerous vows to crack down.
In a statement, the diplomats urge strong political leadership and zero tolerance of corruption.
Kenya is ranked 143th out of 180 states by Transparency International
RNC official quits over group’s support of Moore
An official has quit the Republican National Committee over the GOP's support of Alabama Republican Senate candidate Roy Moore, who faces accusations of sexual assault and harassment.
Joyce Simmons, the GOP national committeewoman from Nebraska, emailed the 168-member governing body Monday to inform them that she had tendered her resignation. She writes: "I strongly disagree with the recent RNC financial support directed to the Alabama Republican Party for use in the Roy Moore race."
Simmons adds that she wishes she could have continued her service "to the national Republican Party that I used to know well.'
The RNC had pulled support from Moore after the allegations surfaced against him last month. But the organization re-entered the race once President Donald Trump endorsed Moore, citing the need for a Republican in the seat.
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Jefferson County has put a burn ban into effect for the next seven days.
The order was signed on Monday morning. The ban prohibits all outdoor burning while it is in effect. The only exceptions include barbequing outside and welding, as long as there is a spotter and ample water supply available.
If caught violating this order, the crime is punishable by up to a $500 fine and up to a year in jail.
County Commissioners will re-visit the ban next week and could extend it for another 7 days.
Jefferson County is the 10th county to enact a burn ban as the state faces a growing danger of fire with dry conditions and wind across the state.
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The artificial intelligence researcher who has said he wants to free humanity from repetitive mental drudgery also wants to save AI entrepreneurs time spent raising funds.
Andrew Ng (unh) says he's launching a $175 million fund to invest in AI startups, backed by private-equity firms NEA, Sequoia, Greylock Partners and Softbank.
Ng's the co-founder of online education platform Coursera who's led AI teams at Google and Baidu. He says his background will help prioritize projects with the most potential, saving founders six months of development time otherwise lost explaining their idea. He's also tapping his personal network for leads: The fund, simply called AI Fund, isn't taking pitches from entrepreneurs.
The fund is also investing an undisclosed sum in Ng's startup Landing.ai that aims to bring AI to manufacturing.
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It’s tempting for city folk to get swept up in their own lives and not realise just how much we rely on rural Australians.
If it wasn’t for regional/rural Aussies we wouldn’t have milk in our fridges, bread for our toast and no veggies for our dinner.
Matthew Tukaki took a country road trip this week to see what was happening in the world of small business…
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TIRANA, Albania -- Donald Tusk, one of the European Union's top officials, says the road to European Union membership for Albania and Macedonia will be tough.
The president of the European Council started Tuesday a weeklong tour of the Western Balkans countries, urging more work in the rule of law and the fight against organized crime and corruption.
The 28 EU member states must agree unanimously for any country to become a member. Accession to the bloc has been a powerful driver of political and democratic reform in post-communist countries.
Last week, the EU's executive Commission said enough progress has been made for accession talks to begin.
EU and Balkans leaders will meet in Bulgaria on May 17 in a summit.
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. — The public agency that was responsible for black, smelly water being discharged into water below Niagara Falls says it’s hired an engineering firm to evaluate the discharge.
The Niagara Falls Water Board said in a statement released Monday that it’s retained Los Angeles-based AECOM to analyze details leading to the July 29 discharge of black water from the public authority’s wastewater plant.
The discharge turned the Niagara River near the base of the falls black on a sunny day when the area was crowded with tourists. Media coverage showed aerial images of the inky discharge clouding the American side of the river bank.
State officials are investigating what led to the discharge, while Niagara County lawmakers are seeking a criminal investigation by several agencies.
LONDON — Supporters of a proposed footbridge and public garden in London spanning the River Thames have abandoned the project after support from the city withered away.
The trust established to build the Garden Bridge, which would have linked Temple with South Bank, shut down Monday after failing to secure guarantees for annual maintenance costs.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan had refused to allocate more public money to the idea, despite the support of predecessor Boris Johnson. Khan’s refusal followed an independent report critical of the project.
The report concluded there was too much uncertainty about the final cost. The project was set to cost 60 million pounds ($77.8 million), but the report said it would end up costing more than 200 million pounds.
The trust described it as “sad day” for London.
SEOUL, Aug. 13 (Yonhap) -- The U.S.-based pharmaceutical company Biogen Inc. has launched a branch in South Korea, industry sources said Sunday, as it takes steps to tap deeper into the local market.According to the sources, the U.S. firm, which posted US$11.4 billion in sales last year, registered Biogen Korea LLC in South Korea on July 14.The company established Samsung Bioepis Co. jointly with Samsung Biologics Co., an affiliate of South Korea's No. 1 conglomerate Samsung, in 2012.
Cleveland Cavs head coach and pride of Mexico, Mo., Tyronn Lue is taking a break from coaching the Cleveland Cavaliers to focus on his health. The 40-year old left Saturday night’s game with an illness. It was the third time this season that his health has kept him from coaching an entire game.
Lue released a statement through the Cavs:
“After many conversations with our doctors and [GM] Koby [Altman] and much thought given to what is best for the team and my health, I need to step back from coaching for the time being and focus on trying to establish a stronger and healthier foundation from which to coach for the rest of the season. I have had chest pains and other troubling symptoms, compounded by a loss of sleep, throughout the year. Despite a battery of tests, there have been no conclusions as to what the exact issue is.”
Associate head coach Larry Drew will take over in the interim. Drew, a Kansas City, Mo. native, was a First-Team All-Big Eight player with the Missouri Tigers in 1980
The rupee recovered some lost ground to trade higher by 3 paise at 64.49 against the US currency in early trade on Tuesday (Representational Image) The rupee recovered some lost ground to trade higher by 3 paise at 64.49 against the US currency in early trade on Tuesday (Representational Image)
The rupee recovered some lost ground to trade higher by 3 paise at 64.49 against the US currency in early trade on Tuesday after exporters and banks stepped up dollar selling. Forex dealers said weakness in the dollar against its key rivals overseas gave some support to the rupee.
Further, a higher opening in the domestic equity market also influenced the forex market trend, they added. Yesterday, the rupee had lost 11 paise to close at 64.52 on fresh bouts of dollar demand from importers amid continued geo-political headwinds. Meanwhile, the benchmark BSE Sensex rose 168.39 points, or 0.57 per cent, to 29,582.05 in early trade on Tuesday.
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SYDNEY, April 5 One of four major rail lines that moves coking coal from mines in cyclone-hit northeast Australia to port facilities has suffered more water damage than expected, a mining company source with operations on the line told Reuters, delaying its anticipated re-opening.
"Our understanding is the reopening of the rail line ... is likely to be early next week at best," the source, who requested anonymity, said of Aurizon's Blackwater line.
Aurizon said on Monday that the line, which transported more than 60 million tonnes of coal last year from mines operated by BHP Billiton, Glencore PLC, Sojitz Corp and others, was scheduled to re-commence operations late this week.
Aurizon did not immediately respond to questions from Reuters. (Reporting by Tom Westbrook; Editing by Christian Schmollinger)
The St. Joseph's Altar at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Kenner (FOX 8 Photo)
St. Joseph’s Day boasts dozens of altar offerings across the region as Catholics celebrate the tradition.
At Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Kenner, folks donated hundreds of food items from bread to fish, and the group made more than 33,000 cookies for the feast.
The traditional Sicilian cookies are spiced, often with anise, and stuffed with figs.
During the day, the church will host a feeding for people who visit the altar.
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We drive past sprawling landscapes dotted with cows and horses. Over the years, I’ve grown more and more appreciative of crosses between the suburbs and countryside.
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A friend recently told me of a Passover Seder where the afikomen was hidden in the toilet tank. Sure, it was in a sealed plastic bag, but people had to eat it afterward! Please tell me I'm not alone in finding that disgusting.
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Hollywood Undead reveal UK tour plans
Hollywood Undead announce 5-date UK tour in support of their upcoming fifth album V - out in October
Hollywood Undead have announced that they’ll tour across the UK early next year.
The Los Angeles outfit will play five dates across the county in January in support of their upcoming fifth album V, which is set to arrive on October 27 via BMG.
The run of shows will get under way on January 24 at Glasgow's O2 Academy and wrap up with a set at London’s KOKO on January 30.
The band say in a statement: “We are so happy to be heading out for a tour in Europe. We love playing there, the crowds are great and we love the culture.
“Can't wait to see old friends and make new ones. See you soon!”
Hollywood Undead recently launched a video for the album’s lead track titled California Dreaming, which can be viewed below, along with the tour dates and V tracklist.
V is now available for pre-order.
March 19 (Reuters) - Golar Lng Ltd:
* GOLAR LNG LIMITED & GOLAR LNG PARTNERS L.P. ANNOUNCE ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGES
* GOLAR LNG LTD - GRAHAM ROBJOHNS WILL STEP DOWN AS CEO OF GOLAR PARTNERS AND TAKE UP ROLE OF CFO AND DEPUTY CEO OF GOLAR LNG
* GOLAR LNG LTD - WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT BRIAN TIENZO WILL STEP DOWN AS CFO OF GOLAR AND WILL TAKE UP POSITION OF CEO AND CFO OF GOLAR LNG PARTNERS Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
A storm system stalled across the region Monday afternoon, bringing several flash flooding and flood advisories. Minor flooding in construction zones is affecting drivers on Interstate 35E, according to the National Weather Service in Fort Worth.
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Inter and Juventus are reportedly in talks to complete a swap deal between Mauro Icardi and Gonzalo Higuain. The CEO of Pirelli commented the rumours after attending an event in Naples on Wednesday afternoon: “Let Inter and Juve take a final decision on this [the swap deal]”, Tronchetti Provera said. “They are two great strikers and anything can happen during negotiations.”“I supported Napoli in the scudetto race but Inter could not help them when they had a chance.”
As of Monday, they were about $25,000 away from restoring the full school day. They have until Monday, August 21 to come up with the money.
April 12 PGS Software SA:
* Said on Tuesday that its shareholders, Infinitas FIZ AN and Presto FIZ AN, started accelerated book-building process (ABB) to sell 2.8 million shares of the company representing 6.9 pct of votes
* Trigon DM SA is the investment company running the ABB
* Infinitas FIZAN and Presto FIZAN are funds in which 100 pct of investment certificates hold Wojciech Gurgul - CEO and Pawel Gurgul - deputy CEO
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The Shallotte Police Department is asking for the public's help to locate a man who went missing Friday afternoon.
According to police, Henry Whitaker Williams, 76, was last seen leaving his house on Yellowood Drive in Shallotte around 1:15 p.m. in a 2015 black Jeep Renegade.
Williams reportedly has dementia and does not have the ability or sense of direction to return home.
He is 5-foot-8-inches tall weighing 200 pounds with grey hair and green eyes.
Williams was last seen wearing a red hoodie, camouflage cargo pants, white tennis shoes, and glasses.
Shallotte police said they are in the process of issuing a Silver Alert for Williams.
Anyone with information should contact the Shallotte Police Department at 910-754-6008 or call 911.
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SmackDown Commissioner Shane McMahon, Kevin Owens, and Sami Zayn have been confirmed for the 50-man Royal Rumble match.
They join Daniel Bryan, Braun Strowman, Big Show, Kurt Angle, Elias, Baron Corbin, Big E, Kofi Kingston, Xavier Woods, Apollo Crews, Titus O’Neil, Shelton Benjamin, Chad Gable, Sin Cara, Goldust, Mojo Rawley, Dolph Ziggler, and Chris Jericho.
The WWE Greatest Royal Rumble event takes place on Friday, April 27, 2018 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia at the King Abdullah International Stadium and will air on the WWE Network with a special start time of 11 a.m. ET/8 a.m. PT with the event airing one hour later. Both Raw and SmackDown brands will be featured.
Jonathan Fisher from PSG Wealth chose Apple as his stock pick of the day and Mark du Toit from Courtney Capital Private Wealth chose Metair Investments.
Apple is the largest market cap company in the world, with just less than $900bn.
Its earnings have grown by about 18% over the past three quarters and they trade in both technology, and product and hardware.
Du Toit said that half of Metair’s business focus is in the “energy storage” business — essentially in automotive batteries — the other half is in automotive components.
The company has been under a lot of pressure with talks of lithium iron batteries and electric automotive batteries moving into production in that market space.
“A well run business with great capital allocation should do well in the future,” said Du Toit.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The area around the La Casa Grande, 700 Southwest Boulevard, was taped off early Monday morning as police investigated a double shooting that happened at about 3 a.m.
One person was shot in the upper body and his injuries are considered life-threatening. A second person was shot in the leg, injuries he or she is expected to survive.
The two shooting victims were outside the club when police arrived.
Police had the area taped off from Summit to the I-35 overpass.
Detectives are talking to potential witnesses who were in the club at the time of the shooting. There is a strong possibility that several people knew the shooter but they are not releasing any suspect information right now. A detective asked us not to show any close ups of any of the people they were interviewing so as not to jeopardize this investigation.
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Farmington Harrison coach John Herrington will have the first opportunity to go for win 430 to tie for the most wins by a Michigan high school football coach when Oak Park travels to Buller Field Friday night. (Photo: Dan Dean)
A Lyft driver was arrested in Linda Vista after police say he stabbed one of his passengers following an argument early Sunday morning.
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According to police, Ali Kendirli, 33, was arrested on the 6100 block of Caminito Del Oeste at 1:16 a.m. after the stabbing.
Police said an argument broke out after the three passengers in the vehicle couldn't give a drop-off location.
At one point during the argument, the driver stopped his car and demanded that all the passengers get out.
The argument continued before Kendirli stabbed one of the passengers in the chest one time. The 27-year-old victim was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Police said Kendirli stayed at the scene, where he was later arrested.
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HAMPTON ROADS, Va - Doug MacLeod is a multiple Blues Music Award winner, most recently the 2017 Blues Music Award for Acoustic Artist Of The Year and the Blues Blast Music Award for Male Artist Of The Year. He joins us on Coast Live to play a song from his newest CD, "Break The Chain," a song with a deep meaning and strong guitar.
Doug MacLeod in Concert
Sat., Oct. 7th - 7:30 pm
Zeiders American Dream Theater
Bank Street in Town Center in VA Bch
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The Cold War once dominated the nightly news. It divided continents and literally cut cities in half. Though a few remaining stalemates remain — on the Korean Peninsula for example — the tense standoff between nuclear powers basically ended with the fall of the Berlin Wall. Sections of that famous barrier remain, but the non-shooting war between communism and democracy, between the U.S. and the USSR, is remembered now through history books, museums, movies and television shows.
You can also see replicas of Cold-war sites (like this copy of Checkpoint Charlie in Berlin), though, and many relics from this important part of recent history are hidden in plain sight in Europe, North America and the Far East.
Here are several places where you can see remnants of the Cold War and perhaps, learn a little history while you're there.
A central Idaho school district has come under scrutiny for recently deciding to hire a lobbyist, making it the only school district in the state to do so. However, the Blaine County School District is hardly a trailblazer.
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A knife-wielding burglar who went into a house and attacked a man has been jailed for more than 11 years.
Reece Edwards, from Pool Road, Smethwick, was charged with aggravated burglary in Market Place, Ilkeston, with intent on April 6 after he went into a house with a knife and injured the homeowner on April 2.
The 23 year old appeared at Northampton Crown Court on Wednesday, October 4 and was sentenced to 11 years and six months in prison.
Sergeant Nicola Musson, who led the investigation, said: "I would like to praise the victim for their bravery, firstly for when they were forced to defend themselves and an attack in their own home and then for going on to court and reliving the events of the evening.
"Thankfully Reece Edwards has been handed a significant prison sentence, this together with the injury sustained during the attack should make people think twice about carrying weapons."
The Name Behind This Year's Most Popular Album? P.T. Barnum The soundtrack to the movie The Greatest Showman is outselling Kanye West, Taylor Swift and Justin Timberlake this year. Critic Rob Harvilla, who reviewed the album for The Ringer, explains its success.
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Cincinnati Bengals' Terrell Owens (81) runs through the arms of Carolina Panthers' Richard Marshall (31) as Panthers' Charles Godfrey (30) chases in first half in the rain in Charlotte. Rick Havner - AP
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HUNTINGBURG, Ind., (WFIE) — An Indiana couple is accused of repeatedly locking a child in what authorities called a “closet cage.”
Huntingburg dentist Dr. Alan Friz and his wife Aimee were arrested after deputies responded to a call reporting an unruly child at their home.
The responding deputies talked to the juvenile and then requested assistance from the children services. After the social workers talked to the juvenile, the sheriff’s office says a search warrant for the home was granted.
During the search, a closet area of a bedroom was found to have been converted into a lockable cage where the child was kept for extended periods of time.
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An incident in which a Bayonne hockey coach is accused of pointing a gun at a student was not reported to the school or police for nearly two days, police reports reveal.
Gov. Phil Murphy's proposed budget means more state aid for most Hudson County school districts. Plus, the Hudson County STEM Showcase medal winners have been announced.
In Sports, Lincoln's Jawon Lesuer will be attending Morehouse College next fall. Plus, is Danny Hurley heading to UConn?
LITTLE ROCK, Ark., April 14 An Arkansas judge on Friday issued a temporary restraining order barring the state from administering one of three drugs it planned to use in a series of lethal injections scheduled to begin early next week.
Judge Wendell Griffen of the Sixth Judicial Circuit in Little Rock issued the order after a petition from McKesson Medical-Surgical Inc. The company said the Arkansas prison system failed to return a supply of vercuronium bromide when it learned the state intended to use it for executions, in violation of an understanding at the time of the sale. (Reporting By Steve Barnes in Little Rock; Writing by Frank McGurty; Editing by Cynthia Osterman)
Mike Tirico will take over as play-by-play announcer for Notre Dame football games on NBC this season, joining analyst Doug Flutie.
Tirico replaces Dan Hicks, who did Fighting Irish games for the past four seasons. Hicks will still be part of NBC Sports' golf coverage and next year's Winter Olympics. Last season, Tirico filled in for Hicks on three Notre Dame games. Tirico will also call NBC's Thursday night NFL games this season.
Flutie, the 1984 Heisman Trophy winner for Boston College, is entering his third season doing Irish games. Kathryn Tappen will be the sideline reporter for a fourth season.
NBC also announced Monday that former Texas quarterback Chris Simms, the son of former quarterback and NFL analyst Phil Simms, is joining the Notre Dame broadcasts as a studio analyst.
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SINGAPORE, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Singapore-listed palm oil company Golden Agri-Resources Ltd posted a second-quarter profit on an operating basis, helped by a recovery in plantation output.
The company reported an underlying net profit, excluding one-off items, of $53 million, compared with a loss of $6 million in the year-ago period. Palm product output rose 41 percent in the quarter.
However, the company's net profit nearly halved to $22 million in the quarter. It benefited from deferred tax income in the year-ago period.
"Golden Agri-Resources continues to have a positive outlook for full year 2017 supported by our increasing production volume," Franky Widjaja, the company's chairman and chief executive, said in a statement. (Reporting by Aradhana Aravindan; Editing by Gopakumar Warrier)
This week’s WWE RAW is without its regular ring announcer, JoJo, as Mike Rome is handling ring introductions for the first time. JoJo is absent from this week’s show at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts due to the passing of her sister.
This news comes from JoJo’s official fansite, who sent out this statement tonight on Twitter saying that her sister, Gigi, has passed away.
JoJo will not be working tonight’s episode of RAW as she has been sent home from Boston. This is due to her sister, Gigi, passing away. It is with our deepest sympathies that we send our condolences to JoJo and her family. They are in our thoughts.
One man was killed in Holbrook Sunday afternoon after his car was struck by a commuter rail train, according to Transit Police.
Authorities said the train was going from Middleborough to Boston when it hit the car near Union and Water Streets.
Authorities said the crossing gates were down, but the driver went around them in an attempt to drive through.
Officials said the death and crash are under investigation.
People who live in the area said drivers often ignore the crossing gate warnings.
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Feb 4 (Reuters) - AL MAZAYA HOLDING COMPANY:
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* BOARD PROPOSES CASH DIVIDEND OF 8 FILS PER SHARE FOR YEAR 2017
* FY TOTAL OPERATING REVENUE 68.6 ‍​MILLION DINARS VERSUS 55.2 ‍​MILLION DINARS YEAR AGO Source:(bit.ly/2E0ge9n) Further company coverage:
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NEW YORK — Remember Jeremy Meeks, the "hot felon?" His mugshot went viral after police posted it to Facebook, winning the hearts of women everywhere.
Well, now, he has traded in his orange jumpsuit for designer threads.
Meeks, 33, made his New York Fashion Week debut in designer Philipp Plein's show on Monday.
The criminally handsome Californian earned the nickname “Hot Felon” and became an internet sensation in 2014 after his mugshot for felony weapons charges went viral.
While he was still behind bars, Meeks signed with a modeling agency. He served two years in prison and was released last March. On Monday, Meeks hit the runway donned in a black shirt, black pants, black boots, and a black puffer coat with a fur hood.
Since his release from prison, Meeks has been keeping his fans happy with posts on his Instagram page.
The Napanee detachment of the OPP attended to a blazing tractor trailer fire on Highway 401 westbound between Deseronto Road and Highway 49 near 10 a.m. after a Wednesday morning collision.
OPp say there were at least two trucks involved in the collision.
READ MORE: Truck driver charged with careless driving after truck fire on Hwy. 401 near Napanee
According to OPP, the driver of the second truck succumbed to their injuries at the scene. The technical traffic collision division with the OPP is on scene.
The fire is active and fire crews are at scene. The whereabouts of the other driver are unknown at this time.
OPP say Highway 401 westbound is closed in that area and will remain closed for an extended period of time.
Traffic is being detoured off the highway at Deseronto Road.
This is a developing story and will be updated regularly.
An indefinite strike by workers handling carry-on baggage checks at Barcelona's airport is having a more limited impact on passengers after police were deployed to help.
Public Works Minister Inigo de la Serna said the Civil Guard's presence had brought El Prat Airport back to normal on Monday after weeks of flight delays.
He said it was necessary to guarantee security at the airport given that Spain was on high alert in case of a terror attack.
Passenger queues of less than 30 minutes were reported on Monday, down from several hours in recent weeks.
The baggage screeners voted to intensify their strike action on Sunday after rejecting a pay-rise offer from their company.
The government has also decreed that they provide 90% of regular service during the stoppage.
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People wear masks as they march on a street in Islamabad on August 13, 2017, to mark the country's Independence Day. Photo: VCG
BRIDGEWATER, Mass. (WHDH) — Police are looking for a man wanted for assaulting police officers in Bridgewater.
Police said Michael Lowdon, 20, is known to them and is very dangerous.
Officers responded to a 911 call on Pleasant Street and said they found Lowdon pinned down for another man. When officers went to handcuff him, Lowdon allegedly hit the officers and tried to steal one of their guns.
As the officers were walking Lowdon down the stairs, he allegedly said, “Let’s go for a ride” and pushed one of the officers down the stairs. The officer injured his arm and shoulder and is expected to be OK.
Lowdon posted bail and did not show up for his court hearing. A warrant is now out for his arrest.
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Chisenhall is out of the lineup for Game 2 of the ALDS against the Yankees on Friday.
Chisenhall will retreat to the bench in favor of Austin Jackson, who is set to man left field and bat seventh in the order for the second game of the series. During Thursday's contest, Chisenhall went 0-for-1 and was replaced by Jackson in the bottom of the sixth inning.
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An Edinburgh cat is let out in the garden after getting home from the vet, but was not quite ready to be outside in the snow.
Billionaire daughter, Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola popularly known as DJ Cuppy has reacted to reports that her relationship with Nigerian striker, Victor Anichebe has ended and that she threw him out of a hotel room in Dubai.
There were reports on social media 2 days ago with images showing the footballer moving out of the said Dubai hotel.
It was also reported that the two love birds called off the relationship during their getaway in Duba
Well, Cuppy has reacted with this cute photo of her and Anichebe and wrote
Anichebe had also reacted to the claims on Instagram saying, “When did I go to Dubai? And does this look like a hotel room? Come on y’all need to do better.”
DJ Cuppy and the former West Brom player started dating in November 11, 2016.
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April 5Fujian Tianma Science and Technology Group Co Ltd :
* Says it plans to pay annual cash dividend as 0.8 yuan(pre-tax) per 10 shares and use additional paid-in capital to distribute 4 new shares for every 10 shares as FY 2016 div payment
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THE Lihou Charitable Trust is appealing to cyclists not to ride on the causeway as calls are made for the restrictions to be reviewed.
A reminder was posted on the trust’s Facebook page after a picture appeared online of riders on the causeway.
It created some debate with a few commenters, including Guernsey Bicycle Group chair Sam Field, calling for the rules to possibly be reconsidered.
Restrictions for cyclists and vehicles have been in place for 20 years with small signs on either side of the causeway.
The trust said cycling was not permitted because of the possible damage caused to island and wildlife.
Bryan Golnick of El Camino Real was in such a hurry pitching on Wednesday at USC’s Dedeaux Field that he looked like he needed to make a graduation ceremony. Coach Josh Lienhard finally had to come to the mound in the bottom of the seventh inning of the City Section Open Division semifinal with an 0-and-2 count to calm him down.
Washington : Uttam Dhillon, an Indian-American top White House lawyer, has been appointed as the new Acting Administrator of the crucial Drug Enforcement Agency that combats the smuggling and use of narcotics in the US.
Dhillon replaces Robert Patterson, who has retired after 30 years of service. Dhillon, who till recently worked in the White House as deputy counsel and deputy assistant to President Donald Trump, took up the role of Acting Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) on Tuesday.
“With one American dying of a drug overdose every nine minutes, there can be no doubt that we are facing the deadliest drug epidemic in our history,” Attorney General Jeff Sessions said announcing his appointment.
Miami Dolphins DeVante Parker (11) congrats Kenny Stills (10) after a fourth quarter touchdown as they play the Denver Broncos at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, Dec. 3, 2017. CHARLES TRAINOR JR ctrainor@miamiherald.com
Giants receiver Odell Beckham Jr. — like LeBron James — is capable of dominating his opposition at any point in a game. They’re both also extremely petty, which is part of why you’ll rarely ever see ESPN criticize LBJ.
OBJ’s pettiness was on full display Tuesday, when he returned to the practice field at minicamp.
It wasn’t really about what he said while there, though, it was what he wore on his feet. Check out these custom cleats, which trolled the New York Post, TMZ and ESPN.
Giants WR Odell Beckham sends message with cleats in return to practice https://t.co/pBTDmut2da — NJ.com Sports (@NJ_Sports) June 13, 2017
Maybe OBJ would be better off worrying about his play on the field, and why he was invisible in a few games to start the 2016 season.
CAIRO (AP) — A top Egyptian rights lawyer says at least eight protesters were detained and accused of “association with a terrorist organization” after joining a small protest in Cairo over the Trump administration’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.
Khaled Ali says the protesters were arrested on Saturday in front of the Egyptian Press Syndicate in downtown Cairo after rallying against President Donald Trump’s move.
It wasn’t immediately possible to reach the prosecutors on Monday for a comment.
Ali says those detained, including a female activist, are accused of links to the Muslim Brotherhood group, Egypt’s onetime largest Islamist group which was outlawed after the ouster of the Islamist President Mohammed Morsi in 2013.
Egypt’s President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi is a close ally of Trump, whose announcement triggered protests across the world.
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TOKYO — The Latest on U.S. Vice-President Mike Pence's trip to Asia (all times local):
12:15 p.m.
U.S. Vice-President Mike Pence has arrived in Japan for the second stop of a 10-day Asia tour.
His plane touched down Tuesday at the U.S. military's Atsugi base outside Tokyo.
The focus of his trip is expected to shift in Japan to trade. North Korea's nuclear and missile development dominated the agenda on his first stop in South Korea.
Pence told business leaders before leaving Seoul that the Trump administration is reviewing all trade agreements as part of its "America First" policy.
For California community in dam's shadow, troubles go back decades
Feb 14 For nearly 50 years, the Oroville Dam has provided a water lifeline to residents across the state of California. But for the community in its shadow, the dam has been a source of contention and legal battles.
The MonHealth Foundation hosted a golf tournament Monday at Pete Dye Golf Course in Bridgeport.
MonHealth hosted the fundraiser as a way to raise money for a radiation therapy center at the hospital.
It was the 27th Annual Golf Tournament and organizers said many improvements have been made possible because of events like this.
DECATUR, Ga. (AP) — A Georgia man charged with DUI in a crash that killed a married couple in 2015 has been sentenced to 15 years in prison.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports a DeKalb County judge sentenced Donte Alexander Grant on Monday.
County District Attorney spokeswoman Yvette Jones says the Covington man had pleaded guilty to two counts of vehicular homicide and a charge of driving while under the influence of marijuana. Grant will get five years of probation once he is released.
County police Capt. S.R. Fore had said the then-25-year-old was driving a Chevrolet Camaro that struck a Honda Accord stopped in the center turning lane in August 2015. The couple in the Accord was 48-year-old Tammy Glenn and 49-year-old Aaron Glenn. Grant was hospitalized that night and charged in September 2016.
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ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) finally released on Wednesday the final list of contesting candidates for the July 25 general election.
The list names contestants of the National Assembly and provincial assemblies from all four provinces from every constituency, home addresses, party symbols and party affiliations.
However, from Punjab, the list has not mentioned contestants from Lahore, Rajanpur and Rahim Yar Khan "due to ongoing court cases".
National Assembly candidates — Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
National Assembly candidates — Punjab
National Assembly candidates — Sindh
National Assembly candidates — Balochistan
Provincial Assembly candidates — Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
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Griffin only recently committed to NC State, but it's two other ACC schools that have a family connection: older brothers Jaylen and Ja'Quon signed with Virginia Tech and Georgia Tech in the 2017 and 2018 class, respectively (VT hadn't offered either of the younger brothers until today). Jamious has had opportunity to check out Blacksburg on visits with his older brothers, so there's a familiarity, and the opportunity to play with Jaylen might be an intriguing one. Look for him to return to campus for a game this Fall (if not earlier), despite his commitment to the Wolfpack. Given VT's need for running backs, it could develop in very interesting ways from there.
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HONG KONG May 2 Hong Kong and Chinese regulators are set to formally unveil a long-awaited scheme to connect China's $8 trillion bond market with overseas investors in July, with the launch expected in the Autumn, sources told Reuters.
The announcement is planned to coincide with the 20th anniversary of the handover of the former British Colony from British to Chinese rule, which is considered by the Chinese authorities to be an auspicious date, two people briefed on the matter said.
Plans for a "Bond Connect" programme have been percolating since Beijing launched a scheme allowing two-way trading between the Hong Kong and Shanghai stock markets in 2014, but the authorities have provided few details on the mechanics or the timeline. (Reporting by Michelle Price; Editing by Sam Holmes)
In the video above, Titus O'Neil talks to Renee Young and reveals that a WWE SummerSlam match will take place on tonight's go-home RAW from Boston - Akira Tozawa vs. WWE Cruiserweight Champion Neville. Titus says he and RAW General Manager Kurt Angle talked things over and they decided it would be better to have the match on RAW.
Below is video of Sasha Banks backstage before tonight's RAW match against Nia Jax, which will see the winner advance to SummerSlam to face RAW Women's Champion Alexa Bliss. Sasha admits she's nervous and says she has to do this for herself and for Bayley. Sasha says she's going to make Nia pay and then on Sunday, she will defeat Bliss.
EXCLUSIVE: "I'm going to #SummerSlam... and quite honestly it should have been me the whole time!" - BOSSton's own @SashaBanksWWE #RAW pic.twitter.com/05rQ3wsOpu — WWE (@WWE) August 14, 2017
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated Rahul Gandhi on becoming the President of Congress.
Modi took to Twitter and said, "I congratulate Rahul Ji on his election as Congress President. My best wishes for a fruitful tenure."
I congratulate Rahul Ji on his election as Congress President. My best wishes for a fruitful tenure. @OfficeOfRG - Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 11, 2017
Rahul Gandhi was declared Congress president on Monday afternoon. Congress announced that Rahul Gandhi won the election to Congress president's post uncontested.
No other candidate filed nomination to challenge Rahul Gandhi, paving way for smooth transition in the party leadership.
PARIS (AP) — A judicial source says former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been placed in custody as part of an investigation that he received millions of euros in illegal financing from the regime of the late Libyan dictator Moammar Gadhafi.
A person with direct knowledge of the case told The Associated Press on Tuesday that Sarkozy was quizzed by police at the Nanterre police station, west of Paris.
The person spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to discuss the matter publicly.
An investigation has been underway since 2013 into the case, involving funding for his winning 2007 presidential campaign.
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — The New Hampshire Lottery says it won't appeal a judge's ruling that allows a woman who won a Powerball jackpot worth nearly $560 million to keep her identity private.
The lottery said in a statement Monday that rather than appeal it believes the state Legislature should take up any possible changes in laws affecting the lottery.
The woman signed her ticket after the Jan. 6 drawing. She then learned that she could have shielded her identity by writing the name of a trust. Lawyers said she was upset after learning she was giving up her anonymity by signing the ticket, which the lottery commission acknowledged isn't spelled out on the ticket, but is detailed on its website.
She sued the state lottery commission to stay anonymous.
April 10 Alaska Air Group Inc:
* Alaska Air Group reports March 2017 operational results
* March load factor decreased 0.2 points to 85.4 percent
* Alaska Air Group Inc says March passenger load factor 85.4% versus 85.6%
* Alaska Air- for March on combined basis, air group reported 5.5 percent increase in traffic on a 5.7 percent increase in capacity compared to march 2016
* Alaska Air Group Inc says March available seat miles ASM "capacity" of 5.12 billion, up 5.7%
* Alaska Air Group Inc says March revenue passenger miles RPM "traffic" of 4.37 billion, up 5.5% Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – He was an early Christmas present for their 2-year-old, but thieves got away with him.
Daniel Davila says they let their Pit Bull puppy, Jax, outside to go to the bathroom alone while he changed 2-year-old Xalisco inside.
He says they were back outside within five minutes, and Jax was gone. Their southwest Albuquerque backyard is completely fenced in and there were no signs of an animal attack.
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BEN Simmons and his Philadelphia 76ers have a chance to end the series on Wednesday (AEST).
With a 3-1 lead in their first round series against the Miami Heat, the 76ers are back in Philadelphia, and could send their opponents fishing.
Simmons has been extremely impressive throughout the entire postseason, averaging 19.3 points, 10.8 rebounds, and 9.8 assists per game, over the course of his team’s four games, thus far.
The return of Joel Embiid bolstered an already-talented 76ers lineup, helping them to two significant road wins, and putting them just a victory away from ending the series.
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In what’s been a heated series — featuring scuffles and brawls — Goran Dragic has led the way for the Heat with 19.5 points per game.
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Beyonce and Jay Z took Blue to the Wearable Art Gala Saturday night in L.A. Grandma Tina Knowles put the event together to raise money for a new non-profit performance complex.
A piece of art must have caught Blue Ivy’s eye because she held up her little sign and threw down a $19k bid.
It looks like Jay wasn’t into the piece though, because he tried to gently put his daughter’s hand down. Even if she scored the piece, we’re guessing Jay and Bey could afford it.
QUEENSBURY, N.Y. (AP)  Jury selection is underway in the trial of a 24-year-old man charged in a boat crash on Lake George last summer that killed a young girl from California who was visiting relatives.
Alexander West, of Queensbury, is accused of manslaughter and 11 other charges in the crash last July that killed Charlotte McCue, of Carlsbad, California. The third-grader was out for an evening cruise with her family when a motorboat driven by West crashed over their boat.
The Warren County District Attorney's office says witnesses told police that West had gotten high during the annual Log Bay Day party on the lake earlier that day.
West pleaded not guilty to charges including boating while ability impaired and leaving the scene of an accident.
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A MAN has been taken to the Sunshine Coast University Hospital in a stable condition after suffering back pain following a single-vehicle rollover on the Sunshine Motorway.
The crash occurred near the Mountain Creek on-ramp at about 2.20pm.
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PARAMEDICS have just arrived at the scene of a single vehicle rollover on the Sunshine Motorway.
Reports came through a few minutes ago of a car headed towards Mooloolaba which spun out and rolled near the Mountain Creek on-ramp.
It's unclear what injuries have been sustained but motorists have been urged to use caution in the area.
More to come.
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Chatbots are transforming the customer experience and quickly moving into new sectors, like real estate and healthcare , but before marketers can expect conversation mimicking software and artificial intelligence to replace live customer service representatives and salespeople, they'll need to find ways to overcome some of the obstacles preventing widespread consumer adoption. Although nearly 60% of millennials say they've used chatbots, nearly a quarter say they've had negative experiences with the technology, according to a recent survey by Retale .
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"It's going to be kind of sad to let it go," Stewart said after the game. "But it's just part of growing up and we've got to move on."
April 13 Apogee Enterprises Inc:
* Apogee reports record fy17 results
* Q4 earnings per share $0.80
* Q4 revenue $314 million
* Apogee enterprises inc - we expect to drive revenue growth of about 10 percent and deliver earnings of $3.35 to $3.55 per diluted share in 2018
* Apogee enterprises inc - in fy18 expect to drive revenue growth of approximately 10 percent and deliver earnings of $3.35 to $3.55 per diluted share
* Fiscal 2018 gross margin is expected to be approximately 28 percent and operating margin approximately 12.5 percent
* Apogee enterprises inc - fy18 capital expenditures are anticipated to be $50 million to $60 million
* Apogee enterprises inc - expects mid-single digit u.s. Commercial construction market growth in fiscal year 2018
* Fy2018 earnings per share view $3.48, revenue view $1.26 billion -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Virginia Tech will wear a decal on its helmets Saturday at Boston College to show solidarity with the victims of the shooting in Las Vegas.
The No. 16 Hokies play the Eagles at 7:15 p.m.
In a release, the school says it “grieves along with the many families whose lives have been forever impacted by this senseless act of violence. This small gesture by our football team honors all of those lives who have been impacted, as well as the many who acted so selflessly to aid strangers and prevent more loss of life.”
The school was the site of the massacre of 32 people on April 16, 2007. The gunman then took his own life.
Virginia Tech also has ties with UNLV, whose athletic director, Desiree Francois-Reed was a deputy AD for the Hokies before accepting the new position.
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With the way Kenyan Drake played at the end of the 2017 season everyone is giddy with the thought of Drake being the #1 running back for the Miami Dolphins for a full season heading into 2018. There are some red flags though with the Dolphins running back position and adding another running back, another quality running back, is key between now and the start of the 2018 season.
Yes, Kenyan Drake played like a man among boys the final five games of the 2017 season and there is plenty of reason for optimism around him heading into 2018. A couple of things to remember though like Drake has never been the most durable player throughout his career. Whether at his time at Alabama or his rookie year with the Dolphins, Drake has always been often injured and dinged up missing time. To expect he can go from that type of player to a #1 lead running back overnight who will be expected to touch the ball some 15-20 times a game is asking a lot and expecting a lot out of someone who has never been a…
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This week, our critics can neither agree nor disagree: Tim is blissfully ignorant of The Fast and the Furious franchise—he’s only see the Tokyo Drift one—and Will hasn’t seen James Gray’s The Lost City of Z yet. So they ask each other about each film, spoiler-free, so you can make your own decision. (But they’re positive on both.)
In their weekly Reboot segment, they head back to the late ‘90s to discuss Jake Kasden’s Zero Effect, then go WAY back, all the way back to Gary Cooper, for 1958’s Man of the West.
We hope you enjoy. Let us know what you think @griersonleitch on Twitter, or griersonleitch@newrepublic.com. As always, give us a review on iTunes with the name of a movie you’d like us to review, and we’ll discuss it on a later podcast.
The James R. Selby Memorial Track and Field Classic took place at Jackson High on Tuesday, May 29, 2018.
The county meet -- where the top athletes from around Jackson County compete to see who is the best of the best -- is always highly anticipated and certainly didn't disappoint this year.
With multiple four-event winners on the girls side and a new record on the boys side there was plenty of action for every body.
Follow along for a full photo gallery and results of every event.
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. — Bo Hodges scored 18 points with 8-for-9 shooting to lead East Tennessee State to a 94-48 win over Hiawassee College on Sunday.
Jason Williams added 12 points, including a pair of 3-pointers, and Mladen Armus had 10 points to go with seven rebounds for ETSU (6-3), which got 22 assists on its 35 baskets to win its fourth straight game.
The Buccaneers broke it open midway through the first half with a 23-2 run to go up 48-17 at the break. Hodges ignited the breakaway run with nine straight points, including two dunks.
ETSU got 15 of their 22 steals in the opening half and then continued to pull away after the break.
Hiwassee, a Tennessee program that plays in the National Christian College Athletic Association, got 10 points and seven rebounds from Ben Snider, the only Tiger to reach double figures.
Murder suspect escapes Mississippi jail, sparking search
RAYMOND, Miss. (AP) — A murder suspect has escaped from jail in Mississippi's most populous county.
Hinds County Sheriff Victor Mason tells news outlets that Roddrick Raheem Jones was discovered missing during or just after breakfast on Wednesday morning.
Mason says a headcount found the 23-year-old Jones was gone.
Jones was arrested in September and charged with murdering 30-year-old Kendrick Hughes. He was also charged with two counts of aggravated assault for shooting two other people, as well as being a felon illegally possessing a weapon.
Mason says Jones was housed in an older part of the jail. He says Jones will face further charges if recaptured.
The U.S. Marshals Service and other agencies are helping search.
Mason says officials are trying to determine how Jones escaped. The jail has suffered repeated escapes.
- Above is a clip from this week's WWE Music Power 10 episode with Sasha Banks.
- The new "Table For 3" that airs on the WWE Network after tonight's RAW will feature WWE Hall of Famers Sting, Ric Flair and Ricky Steamboat. Below is the official synopsis:
"Legends Ric Flair, Sting and Ricky Steamboat - Rivals in the NWA and WCW - reunite to recall their favorite tales from their great careers."
- As seen below, SmackDown Superstars Chad Gable, Sin Cara and Tye Dillinger did a photo-op with the NBA Championship trophies belonging to the NBA's Miami Heat while in Miami for a live event on Sunday night.
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Yerevan/Mediamax/. RPA-nominated presidential candidate Armen Sarkissian and Armenian Ambassador to Russia Vardan Toghanyan have met with Armenian students in Moscow.
The Armenian Embassy in Russia has informed that during the meeting Armen Sarkissian attached importance to involvement of young people in Armenia’s public, political, economic, scientific and cultural life and asked them to describe their vision of Armenia’s future.
The students, who study in different universities in Moscow, thanked Armen Sarkissian for the sincere conversation and open dialogue.
The presidential candidate promised to continue the series of similar meetings.
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April 20 Future Retail Ltd
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Bravo officially cancels 'Blood, Sweat & Heels' Beloved but bad-luck-stricken Bravo reality show “Blood, Sweat & Heels” will not return to the air, Page Six has learned.
'Blood, Sweat & Heels' star Daisy Lewellyn dies The reality star and author had been battling a rare form of liver cancer.
'Heels' yeah! Chantelle Fraser shakes it up on Bravo Don’t expect “Blood, Sweat and Heels” to fall into a sophomore slump when it returns to Bravo Sunday night. The reality series, which chronicles the lives of Manhattan’s feistiest go-getters,...
Video: Awning collapses on 2 women
NEW YORK (AP) — Dramatic video shows two women flinching and trying in vain to flee as an awning crashes on top of them in New York City.
NY1 television says the women were treated for minor injuries suffered in the collapse Monday afternoon in Brooklyn's Bay Ridge neighborhood.
The video shows other people rushing to help and lifting the awning off them.
Buildings inspectors are investigating.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - The Jacksonville Jaguars have signed Tommy Bohanon, giving them a fullback on their roster for the first time in three years.
The Jaguars, who are expected to be more committed to the ground game under new coach Doug Marrone, opted not to carry a blocking back the past two seasons. They instead used tight ends and extra linemen in short-yardage and goal-line situations.
Jacksonville also signed receiver Larry Pinkard on Monday, the first day of the team’s offseason program.
Bohanon was a seventh-round pick by the New York Jets in 2013. He started 14 games in three seasons with the Jets, totaling 20 carries for 67 yards and 17 receptions for 155 yards.
Pinkard signed as an undrafted rookie with Green Bay in 2015.
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SAN JOSE (KRON) — A sexual assault charge has been dropped against former San Francisco 49er Ray McDonald after the alleged victim refused to testify.
Santa Clara County Judge David A. Cena dismissed the charge – one count of rape of an intoxicated person – on Monday morning.
“Despite my best efforts to convince the victim to testify, she refused,” Lamiero said. “That is her legal right.”
The woman said she slipped and fell on a pool deck at McDonald’s San Jose home in December 2014 and continued to fall after that because of her initial head injury and alcohol consumption. She accused McDonald of carrying her upstairs to his bedroom and sexually assaulting her.
McDonald faced a maximum of eight years in prison.
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A cool start with temperatures dropping into the upper 30s this morning. Fair skies and light winds to start the day.
Mostly sunny this afternoon and much warmer than average with temperatures reaching the lower to mid 70s. A cold front arrives overnight tonight but no rain and not much cloud cover with this front.
It will cool us down, though. Breezy at times tomorrow with high temperatures back in the mid 50s.
Mostly sunny to partly cloudy for the middle of the week with afternoon temperatures warming back into the lower to mid 60s. Another cold front arrives late Thursday.
Still no rain chances, but another slight cool down to keep our temperatures near normal, or average, for this time of year.
The weekend ahead looks mild with temperatures in the mid to upper 60s and another cold front late Sunday with a slight chance for rain.
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Take down Bashar al-Assad. That’s the short answer to the question President Obama put to Benjamin Netanyahu after the latter’s address to Congress. If you don’t like a US nuclear...
ANS, Belgium (Reuters) - Luxembourg's Bob Jungels upset the pre-race favorites to ride solo to victory in the Liege-Bastogne-Liege 'Monument' classic on Sunday.
The Quick Step-Floors rider sped away from the main group towards the end and never looked back as the main contenders played mind games behind.
Canadian Michal Woods took second place ahead of France's Romain Bardet.
Dutchwoman Anna van der Breggen prevailed in the women's race, achieving the Fleche Wallonne/Liege-Bastogne-Liege double for the second year in a row.
Liege-Bastogne-Liege is the fourth of five Monument (top) classics after Milan-San Remo, the Tour of Flanders and Paris-Roubaix, and before the Tour of Lombardy.
(Reporting by Julien Pretot; Editing by Clare Fallon)
LOVE AND ROMANCE HOROSCOPE BY NICHOLAS CAMPION
It’s a strange old year. Those two giant planets, sober Saturn and jolly Jupiter, form a relationship at the beginning of the year. This points to 12 months of complexity together with a fair dose of mystery. However, such times are always full of opportunity, as gaps open up in old certainties and smart people make a new world in line with their own potential. Sure, the ongoing challenge from passionate Pluto to eccentric, irascible Uranus points to yet more conflict and confrontation of the kind we are becoming tiresomely used to. But everywhere I look I see the possibility for people to assert their freedom against stale old conventions and superstitions. This year, will you find love? Have you found love? What's the romantic state of affairs? Here's what the stars have to say.
Read your general horoscope for 2017 here.
3. Approve Replacement of Public Works Trucks
4. Resolution No. 2017- Approving the Final Plat for the Reserve at Elm Creek Fourth Addition: Gonyea Companies (Project 2017-02)
5. Approve Final Payment to Rum River Contracting Company for Brittany Drive Area Mill and Overlay (Improvement Project No. 21508)
6. Appoint Representatives to Coordinate Fundraising and Planning for a River Gauge
7. Approve Resolution for the Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant for Consolidated Pool Funding Cities
These pictures show the aftermath of a crash on the A38 in Derbyshire.
Derbyshire Roads Police said the collision happened after a Skoda Yeti drove into the back of a lorry.
Picture from @DerbyshireRPU on Twitter.
Thankfully, there were no serious injuries.
The police said the driver was able to 'self extract' and that it is 'a testament to modern car safety systems'.
It happened today on the A38 north near Coxbench.
An advertisement for an event to honor two fallen Clinton police officers was pulled from Facebook not once but twice.
The unemployment rate in Sudan has risen 20 percent over the last two years.
Pressure to earn a living has become a destabilising factor, fueling violence and creating major challenges.
Analysts say the government operates a policy favouring its supporters, which has led to the spike in unemployment, especially in the civil sector.
Al Jazeera’s Hiba Morgan reports from the capital Khartoum.
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Last night, Angel Olsen stopped by Conan to play “Give It Up,” one of the standout tracks from 2016’s excellent My Woman. Watch that performance below and check out a clip of Olsen performing the same song solo in a New York City church here.
Nevada's top federal prosecutor is among dozens of U.S. attorneys nationwide whose resignations were requested Attorney General Jeff Sessions in a move to shed holdovers from the Obama administration.
U.S. Attorney Daniel Bogden's status remained unclear Saturday.
U.S. Attorney's Office spokeswoman Trisha Young did not immediately respond to emailed and telephoned queries Saturday about Bogden's status, and he remained identified as the U.S. attorney on the office's website Saturday.
However, the Las Vegas Review-Journal (https://goo.gl/J1le6f ) reported Friday that Bogden was expected to depart soon.
Bogden first was named U.S. attorney in 2001 by President George W. Bush, who fired him and others U.S. attorneys in 2007. President Barack Obama reappointed Bogden by in 2009.
First Assistant U.S. Attorney Steven Myhre is in line to take over at least temporarily.
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13 Action News is taking a look at a potentially dangerous school bus stop after the station was contacted by concerned parents.
The bus stop is located near Boulder Highway and Russell Road. The stop is very close to the main road.
Boulder Highway is well known for its high number of pedestrian deaths.
Not only that, but there is a large number of homeless people in the area of the bus stop.
In addition, parents say the area is unsafe because of trash, broken glass and more.
The Clark County School District says it is looking into the safety of the bus stop.
"I couldn’t be more excited about the potential this creates for the digital transformation of Australian and New Zealand governments and what it means to our combined ecosystem,” CDC CEO Greg Boorer (left) said.
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* Says 38,000 shares of its common stock were sold at the price of 1,540 yen per share
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It began life 190 years ago as Bytown, founded to house labourers who had been recruited to build the Rideau Canal. For its first few decades, it was a crude, notoriously lawless frontier settlement.
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Tolo News: The Faizabad Volleyball Team won the Badakhshan Volleyball Tournament in the final match of the competition on Friday. Sixteen teams including 10 squads from the provincial capital, Faizabad city, and other teams from Keshm, Argo, Khash and Baharak districts of the province participated at the event. Click here to read more (external link).
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The State of Montana Department of Corrections has asked the public for help in locating 25 year old Byron Colon. He is described as Native American with a medium build, approximately 220 lbs and around 5'9". He has black hair, brown eyes, and is left hand dominant.
On his right hand, he has a tattoo that says "ICE" across middle three fingers. On his left hand is a tattoo that says "FIRE" across all but his thumb. His forearm has a tattoo of a tomahawk with feathers & "Native Pride" (inside), "Salish" (outside). He has round burn marks under both eyes and a sleeve on both arms.
His crime was Assault with a Weapon.
The Department of Correction asks that is you have seen or know the whereabouts of Colon, notify your local law enforcement.
Take advantage of that No Chase Policy. Watch this SELECTED SCENE from Atlanta Robbin' Season.
A top Serbian official has called for a compromise over Kosovo that could end a dispute hindering both Serbia and Kosovo from one day becoming European Union members.
In an opinion piece published Monday in pro-government Vecernje Novosti newspaper, Foreign Minister Ivica Dacic suggested partitioning Kosovo along its predominantly ethnic Albanian and Serb parts.
Dacic says the division would represent "a lasting solution of the Serbian-Albanian conflict which can be reached only through an agreement in which everyone will win something and lose something."
There was no immediate reaction from Kosovo, but rejection is likely.
Kosovo declared independence from Serbia in 2008. It is recognized as a separate nation by 114 countries, including the United States and most of the EU, but not Serbia and its allies Russia and China.
Crime News: Minor killed for dispute over Rs 10 in Sambhal, UP
A minor was killed in UP's Sambhal over a dispute over Rs. 10.
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HOUSTON (AP) — Andre Johnson will sign a one-day contract with Houston on Wednesday so he can retire as a Texan.
Johnson was released in 2014 after spending his first 12 seasons with the Texans. He spent one season with the Colts before retiring last season after spending the first eight games with the Titans.
The third overall pick in the 2003 draft, Johnson left Houston as the franchise's career leader in receptions (1,012), yards receiving (13,597), receiving touchdowns (64) and 100-yard games (51).
Johnson started 169 games for Houston and had seven 1,000-yard receiving seasons, including a career-high and franchise-record 1,598 yards receiving in 2012.
The Texans will honor him with a ceremony on Wednesday to commemorate his retirement.
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Paris-inspired party where people dress in all white is returning to Albuquerque this fall.
“Diner En Blanc” started in Paris in 1988 and has been hosted in more than 70 different countries and cities.
The location is always a mystery right up until you get there. This year, 1,600 guests are expected — double the number four years ago.
“Diner En Blanc is one of those events we get a chance to come together as a community. We get a chance to have dinner, break a little bread, celebrate, and just enjoy everything we have in the city of Albuquerque,” Mayor Richard Berry said Wednesday.
People registering for Diner in Blanc will have the option to ride Mayor Berry’s bus to and from the party, and dine with him and fellow bus riders during the event, Thursday, September 7.
FILE - In this Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017, file photo, patients lie in their beds at a hospital in Catano, Puerto Rico. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says drug shortages are possible because of expected long-term power outages in Puerto Rico. FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb said in a statement Friday, Oct. 6, 2017, that the agency is working to prevent shortages of about 40 medicines. He didn't name the medicines involved. Ramon Espinosa AP
Beyoncé - "Daddy Lessons"
We can't talk about the Carter family without talking about Beyoncé's relationship with her own father. It hasn't been an easy one, of course, as she fired her father as her manager in 2011. But this turned out to be about her father's relationship with her mother, which became a recurring theme on Lemonade that mirrored her own relationship with her husband. In this song, her first venture into country, Beyoncé analyzes what she learned from her father—lessons both good and bad.
Ciena's Blue Planet delivers carrier-grade orchestration capabilities for automating service delivery across multiple domains, including instantiating, managing and chaining virtual network functions (VNFs), utilizing MANO guidelines. Blue Planet intelligently orchestrates legacy and NFV infrastructure resources through the use of APIs that abstract network complexity.
Steve Alexander also gives his views on the state of CSP transformation projects and what operators are looking for from their vendor partners.
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In an interview with a Dallas TV station, Matthew and Marcia Seebachan – who recently won a multi-million-dollar negligence lawsuit against John Eagle Collision Center – talk about their harrowing ordeal and what the verdict means to them.
They tell Fox 4 reporter James Rose that they hope the verdict will save the lives of others who might be driving compromised vehicles and not know it.
The Fox 4 piece also features their attorney, Todd Tracy, who doesn’t mince words when he says, “The insurance companies bully there body repair shops … by sitting these saying, ‘If you don’t do it our way, we’re not going to pay you.’”
The news piece also includes a quote from a State Farm representative, who asserts that the allegations in a separate but related lawsuit against the insurer are “not supported by the facts.”
Firefighters returned to the station and had the fire under control in approximately 15 minutes. James City County and York County Fire Departments helped put out the fire.
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Rep. Adam Schiff says the deputy director's dismissal from the FBI just hours before his retirement 'may have been justified'; reaction from radio talk show host Bill Spadea and Tiffany Cross, co-founder of The Beat DC.
DJ Craig Dom and DJ Maggy playing a tribute to Beyonce, Whitney, and Mariah, along with drag Queens Priyanka Love and Halal Bae. 10:30 pm. $7 before 11:30 pm, $10 after.
Tom Cruise’s injuries on the set of Mission Impossible 6 might be more severe than previously thought … ’cause he tried and failed his building stunt jump at least twice.
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The Tahoka Bulldogs enter the season with a new Head Coach as Stephen Overstreet moves up from defensive coordinator to lead the pigskin program.
“I’ve been here four years. Extremely excited about the opportunity," Overstreet said. "This place has been real good to me and my family. I think it’s a good time to be in Tahoka.”
Tahoka has a strong non-district schedule and they hope to battle for a top four finish in district and earn a playoff spot.
“Our district is tough. Hamlin, Roscoe, Roby, Plains and Seagraves. I think it will be a solid district," Overstreet said. "Our motto is grind. We have to come in every day and work and try to change something. Nothing changes if nothing changes. Hopefully we can get one of those top 4 spots and advance to the postseason.”
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HAMILTON, Bermuda (AP) — The Latest on the American student reported missing in Bermuda (all times local):
5:30 p.m.
A police spokesman in Bermuda says authorities have found a body amid a search for a U.S. student who disappeared after a rugby tournament on the British island territory.
Spokesman Dwayne Caines did not disclose any details about the discovery and did not confirm that the body was that of 19-year-old Mark Dombroski.
The Bermuda Police Service said a news conference would be held later Monday.
Authorities and members of Dombroski's family had been searching Bermuda for the young man in a wooded area known as The Arboretum. It was near a sports center where Dombroski was competing as a member of the rugby team at Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia.
He was last seen early Sunday after a night of socializing.
Hospitality veteran Bill Petrella joined the Hotel Emma, a 146-room boutique luxury hotel located in San Antonio, as the property's General Manager. Mr Petrella joins Hotel Emma with over 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry and a successful background in leading hotels to higher levels of service and guest satisfaction.
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JERUSALEM — Palestinian officials say a 19-year-old has been killed in clashes with the Israeli military in the West Bank.
The health ministry says Ahmad Abu-Obeid was shot in the head Saturday during a stone-throwing confrontation near the northern West Bank town of Jenin. The Red Crescent says five other protesters were injured by rubber-coated bullets in the same incident.
The Israeli military had no immediate comment about the casualty, but said it was looking into reports of the injuries.
The military has been conducting arrests raids in the Jenin area in search of the killer of a West Bank settler earlier this month.
Israel had vowed to track down the killers of Rabbi Raziel Shevah, 35, who was shot multiple times from a passing vehicle as he drove.
TAMARAC, Fla. - Two people are dead after a hazardous materials situation at a Tamarac home.
Broward Sheriff's Office spokeswoman Gina Carter said two people and a dog were found dead in the home at 7932 Exeter Circle West.
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Carter said rescuers arrived and encountered a strong smell of gas.
A view from Sky 10 showed firefighters inside the garage of the home.
No other information was immediately available.
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Quidsi's six retail sites, including Diapers.com and Soap.com, will officially shut down Wednesday.
All the sites will transition to Amazon.com that day and are currently using "we're moving" banners on the top of each site to alert customers.
Amazon, Quidsi's parent company, bought the company for $545 million in 2011 but said last month it would shut down the business because it didn't turn a profit.
The decision could mean that Amazon has a new interest in frugality after spending heavily to expand online or perhaps that Quidsi simply faced poor financial prospects despite its half-billion-dollar price tag.
A preview of the new landing pages on Amazon.com features a basic layout, directing customers to inventory pages from Amazon.com, Quidsi Retail or other retailers.
Quidsi has operated Diapers.com, Soap.com, Wag.com, Yoyo.com, Casa.com and Beautybar.com.
A frequently asked questions page is available here, offering customers information on the change.
A House panel Tuesday is expected to discuss a bill that would recognize concealed weapons permit of residents from other states while inside the South Carolina borders. A similar version of the bill cleared the House last year but died in a Senate subcommittee.
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The Dementia Cafe provides information about living with dementia and other services available locally in an informal and comfortable environment. A Dementia Cafe is also a place to relax, socialise and meet other people with dementia and their carers.
In February, the space agency announced the discovery of a star known as TRAPPIST-1 which was found to have seven planets orbiting it.
The newly discovered solar system, which is the closest to Earth ever found, has attracted the interest of alien hunters as three of its planets fall into the star’s habitable, or “goldilocks”, zone – the region around a host star where conditions are neither too hot nor too cold to support life.
Now, experts at the space institute say that TRAPPIST-1 could be up to 9.8 billion years old and a minimum of 5.4 billion years old – both of which are older than our solar system at 4.5 billion years old.
If enough time has passed for intelligent life to evolve here, the scientists say that if the planets are as habitable as they believe they are in the star system 40 light-years away, there is a decent chance that ET may be living there.
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – A 19-year-old woman involved in a crash that happened on Christmas Day has died from her injuries, according to Virginia State Police.
The crash happened around 3 p.m. in King & Queen County on Route 14 at the intersection of Route 644.
According to police, a 2004 Buick Rendezvous was traveling west on Route 14 when it ran off the right side of the road. The vehicle came back into the roadway, crossed the center line and hit a 1999 Honda Civic head on. The impact of the crash caused both vehicles to overturn.
Peggy Didlake, 74, was driving the Buick. She was taken to a nearby hospital with minor injuries.
Brianna Sulc, the driver of the Honda, was taken to Riverside Regional Hospital immediately after the crash. She died on December 29.
Both people were wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash.
Didlake was charged with reckless driving. Police say fatigue was a factor in the crash.
Russia was the winner at the annual International Army Games, where 28 mostly non-NATO countries flexed their military muscle in the two-week competition. CNN's Oren Liebermann reports.
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Xiaomi has long been known as a quality tech brand in China, and now its specced-out 360 action cam has trickled over stateside, and we’ve got a $50 promo code.
The Xiaomi Sphere Camera includes two Sony sensors that capture video at 3456×1728 at 30 frames per second, and stitches them together into a full 360 immersive video or photo. It’s also water resistant for your outdoor adventures, includes a mini tripod, and and features six axis electronic stabilization to smooth out your action shots.
If you want to get a sense of how it looks, check out this sample video in Chrome or on your phone. You should be able to spin it around and see all around. Also, I want to go to wherever it was shot.
The camera is normally priced at $300, but you can save $50 today with promo code 50KINJACAM.
NEW YORK (AP) — Former Knick Charles Oakley is being welcomed back to Madison Square Garden and the team’s home games after his ban from the arena was lifted.
Oakley was arrested at a game last week and banned by Madison Square Garden chairman James Dolan after an altercation with security guards.
The sides have reconciled after a meeting orchestrated by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and Hall of Famer Michael Jordan.
But Oakley says he wants an apology before returning.
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One student was hospitalized and another faces charges following a fistfight Friday morning at Bellview Middle School, according to the Escambia County Sheriff's Office.
Sheriff's Office spokeswoman Amber Southard said the fight happened in a school bathroom at about 9:30 a.m.
The school was never on lockdown, but there was a "delay in class exchange until everything was under control," according to Norm Ross, the deputy superintendent of the Escambia County School District.
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The White House on Friday declassified a partisan and bitterly disputed memo on the Russia investigation, clearing the way for House Republicans to release allegations of what they say is FBI misconduct.
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Kansas City Repertory Theatre offered a sneak peek at their diverse 2017-2018 season this evening at a special invitation-only event for Donors and Subscribers announcing the featured plays and musicals slated for Spencer Theatre and Copaken Stage. "The theatre is one of the last places where we still sit together in a room and have a collective experience.
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Hinds County authorities arrested a Jasper County suspect charged with writing bad checks.
Jasper County authorities had been searching for Kenny F. Edmondson since February 2017 after being indicted on two counts of felony bad checks totaling over $10,000. On June 13 the Jasper County Sheriff's Department received a tip of his whereabouts and contacted the Hinds County Sheriff's Department, which arrested Edmondson on June 14, according to Jasper County Sheriff Randy Johnson.
Edmondson has been transported to the Jasper County Jail and will appear before Judge Eddie Bowen. The sheriff's department has received information that Edmondson is also wanted in Covington County on similar charges, according to Johnson.
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Brookfield Township Trustees voted in a meeting on Monday night to hire an outside firm to lead its search for a new fire chief.
Officials say Ohio Fire Chiefs Association will be leading the search for the chief who will lead the department, which responds to fires and medical emergencies.
Chairman of Brookfield Trustees, Ron Haun says, "We felt using the Ohio Fire Chiefs Association was the most professional manner that we could go out and find the best fire chief that we're looking for."
Officials say the process is expected to take about 6 months.
The cost for services will be $4,500.
Trustees will have the final say in who the association chooses to hire.
Holliday went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run during Monday's win over the White Sox.
This was a nice return for the veteran, as Holliday had missed the prior two games with lower back stiffness. He also snapped an 0-for-11 slump with the homer and is now up to eight RBI through 11 games. He should continue to provide respectable numbers hitting in the heart of the lineup, and especially if the Yankees continue to pile on runs in bunches. It's just difficult to envision Holliday remaining healthy all season after missing significant time in each of the past two seasons.
A 52-year-old Bolingbrook woman pleaded guilty last week to murdering her husband in the spring of 2015. Michele A. Evans was accused of stabbing her husband, David Evans twice in the chest with a kitchen knife after a fight in there home in April of 2015. David Evans died the next day and Michele Evans was subsequently arrested. Evans pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree murder and is facing four to 20 years in prison when she is sentenced by Judge Dave Carlson in May of this year.
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Felicio scored 17 points (8-10 FG, 1-1 FT) while adding six rebounds and a block in 30 minutes during Monday's 110-92 loss to the Knicks.
Making just his seventh start of the season, Felicio produced a career high in points against a weak Knicks frontcourt, but while Chicago's bigs thrived the rest of the roster failed to keep pace. Felicio has played 30 minutes in three of the last four games, and while his production can't be counted on, he should continue to see a big workload down the stretch for the lottery-bound Bulls.
Wichita Falls Police have confirmed to Newschannel 6 a WFISD employee is facing a charge of Failure to Report. (Source: KAUZ)
Wichita Falls Police have confirmed to Newschannel 6 a WFISD employee is facing a charge of Failure to Report.
Texas state law requires a person in an official capacity to notify police and Child Protective Services within 48 hours of learning about or suspecting an incident involving any abuse of a child.
WFPD says its Crimes Against Juvenile detectives did reach out to the WFISD Police Chief and made them aware of the situation before these warrants were issued.
The WFISD has confirmed Haynes Elementary Principal Cindy Underwood has been placed on administrative leave but police have not released the name on the arrest warrant.
This is the second such offense involving a WFISD Principal this year.
Stay with Newschannel 6 as we continue to learn more.
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SAN FRANCISCO -- "I'm not from the future, I'm just from Google," said Dan Siegler to a laughing Inman Connect crowd. "I can just tell you where we're placing our bets." Dan Siegler So, what exactly is the head of industry, automotive and real estate at Google putting his bets on? Machine learning. Siegler said from the beginning of time until 2003, humankind produced approximately 5 exabytes of data. Now, we produce almost 5 exabytes of data per day. "Less than 1 percent of it is being analyzed," he said. "And machine learning is helping us get into that other 99 percent." Machine learning is under the umbrella of artificial intelligence (AI), and it specifically refers to "using algorithms and tools to facilitate and enable machines to learn," said Siegler. The algorithm Siegler is referring to is called a neural network. A neural network is comprised of code that tries to think of everything that can happen to the program. Data scientists feed loads of data int...
Spartanburg-based Milliken & Co. announced Thursday it has acquired the assets of Keystone Aniline Corp.
Keystone, headquartered in Chicago, produces dyes, pigments, pigment dispersions, and polymers for a variety of industries.
Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Milliken spokeswoman Courtney Edwards said the acquisition will not result in layoffs or facility closures.
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Beijing, Apr 17 China said today that the Dalai Lama's Arunachal Pradesh visit had a "negative impact" on Sino-India ties and the vexed boundary issue, as it asserted that New Delhi should not use the Tibetan spiritual leader to "undermine" Beijing's interests. "In the past due to some reason that we all know the political foundation of China and India relations were undermined," Foreign Ministry spokesman Lu Kang said referring to the Dalai Lama's visit to Arunachal Pradesh which Beijing claims as part of "Southern Tibet".
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PennDOT today announced that traffic deaths in Pennsylvania reached a record low in 2016 with 1,188 fatalities on Pennsylvania roadways last year, a new low since record keeping began in 1928, and seven less than 2015. "Our biggest priority is to keep the public safe through innovation, roadway improvements, and educational outreach," Governor Wolf said.
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A hunter in the US has been knocked unconscious by a dead goose that fell out of the sky.
Robert Meilhammer, was hunting in Easton in Maryland state, when he was hit by a Canada goose that had been shot by a fellow hunter.
The bird weighed between 10 and 14 pounds (4.5-6.5kg), police say.
The 51-year-old suffered injuries to his face and head but is in a stable condition in hospital.
PARIS A polling station in the town of Besançon in eastern France was evacuated on Sunday after a stolen vehicle was abandoned with the engine running while voting was taking place, French Interior Ministry said.
The suspicious car was flagged as stolen and had fake number plates, a ministry official told Reuters, adding that a decision was made to evacuate the polling station, while bomb disposal experts were called to examine the vehicle.
France is voting in the first round of a presidential election on Sunday amid heightened security.
Security officials have said there is a risk during the elections of a militant attack like the ones that have killed more than 230 people in the past two years in France.
More than 50,000 police and elite security units have been mobilised for election duty across France.
(Reporting by Gerard Bon; writing by Bate Felix; editing by Jason Neely)
NEW YORK (AP) — AOL has announced that it is discontinuing its pioneering Instant Messenger chat platform after 20 years of service.
An article on AOL’s website posted Friday says AOL Instant Messenger will be discontinued on Dec. 15. AOL says it’s shutting down the program because its focus is “on building the next generation of iconic brands and life-changing products.”
Users can still use the program until Dec. 15. After that date, users won’t be able to sign in.
AOL Instant Messenger was wildly popular in the late 1990s and early 2000s and claimed more than 100 million registered users in 2001. Its popularity as a communication tool waned amid the rise of text messaging, Google Chat and social networking sites.
Competitive eater Matt Stonie's latest video is "the Nutella Challenge." Like the Mannequin Challenge, anyone could give this a try. Unlike the Mannequin Challenge, this is kind of disgusting.
Stonie times himself speed eating an entire jar of Nutella without taking a drink. It's kind of hilarious and kind of horrifying. Just looking at his chocolate browned teeth you can tell it's a harrowing experience that will give your jaw a serious workout and make you feel like your mouth has gone on a three-day hike through the Gobi.
It's not long after starting that Stonie proclaims, "Oh my god, my saliva is gone." Yeah. That's clear to anyone watching. He also yells out, "This is so good, holy crap." But he does so with a pained face that doesn't look like he's enjoying it. After that, it's hard to tell what he's saying through gooey mouthfuls of Nutella.
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It’s always a bonus when whales, icebergs and seabirds are part of that afternoon on the water and this summer has been great for all of that. For one couple, the sights around Newfoundland’s coast never seem to grow old. NTV’s Kelly-Anne Roberts reports.
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UPDATED: 12:43 14 June 2017 Barry Clay Michael Russell at Parliament Square. Picture: Barry Clay Archant Russell, who had suffered severe cramp in the Superbikes, lined up on his 1000cc Kawasaki hoping to make his first ever six-lap finish.
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MOSCOW (AP) " Russia's space agency says an unmanned cargo ship has been launched en route to the International Space Station.
Roscomos said in a statement that the Progress ship, carrying 2.5 metric tons (2.75 tons) of supplies, blasted off from the Baikonur launch complex in Kazakhstan on Wednesday. It reached orbit and is to dock with the space station on Friday.
The ship is carrying water, food and scientific equipment among other items.
Local fire prevention officers are sounding an alarm after three people were killed Tuesday in a house fire in Brampton. Robert King, the fire prevention officer in Gravenhurst cities the law requiring working smoke alarms on every level of your home, as well as outside sleeping areas. And because many people sleep with their bedroom doors closed, he recommends alarms inside sleeping areas as well. If you don’t have an escape plan in place, King urges you draw one up…and practice it. Orillia recently charged a homeowner for not having working alarms in place. The charges followed a house fire in January. In case you missed it, Barrie’s Fire Prevention Officers recently recorded another fire safety video focussing on smoke alarms.
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Professor Dr.Easwara Murthy who is the alumni of the Ooty Arts College has taken charge as the new principal of the college. He has said that he is honoured to be appointed as principal for the same college in which he studied.
DENVER (AP) – The federal government has withdrawn about 43 square miles (110 square kilometers) of public land from a June auction for oil and gas leases in western Colorado after challenges were filed.
The Bureau of Land Management said Monday the land is in Grand County near Rocky Mountain National Park.
The Grand County commissioners, a dude ranch, The Wilderness Society and others filed challenges to the auction.
The agency cited those challenges and low interest from the industry in announcing the withdrawal.
A lease gives a company the right to drill for oil and gas on the land.
The bureau still plans to offer leases on 115 square miles (295 square kilometers) in western Colorado at the June 8 auction.
That land is in Jackson, Routt, Rio Blanco and Moffat counties.
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Shawn Ford Jr. was charged with killing his girlfriend's parents. Now, he's on trial for his life and a jury must decide whether he should live or die.
Kentucky guard De’Aaron Fox speaks after working out for the Lakers in El Segundo on Tuesday, June 13, 2017. Fox might be a consideration for their number 2 pick in the NBA draft on June 22. (Photo by Scott Varley, Daily Breeze/SCNG)
Lonzo Ball to Los Angeles has dominated the speculation surrounding the Lakers and the No. 2 overall pick in the NBA Draft, but there are a few other prospects who interest the Lakers. Mark Medina of the Southern California News Group discusses De’Aaron Fox and Josh Jackson after their recent workouts for the Lakers. Could either of those players jump ahead of Ball? You’ll hear from both players as well as Fox’s teammate at Kentucky, Isaac Humphries.
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The fight becomes the just the second boxing event to be staged at the national football stadium after Carl Froch knocked out George Groves in the pair's rematch in May 2014.
What TV channel will it be on?
Sky Sports Box Office will host the fight.
What time is it likely to start?
10pm, though that is likely to change on the night depending on how the undercard fights go.
What are the odds?
The bookmakers have got Joshua pegged as the favourite, four and a half months out from fight night.
Anthony Joshua to win: 2/5
to win: 2/5 Wladimir Klitschko to win: 15/8
to win: 15/8 Draw: 33/1
Where can I buy tickets?
Bad news, I'm afraid. You can't the fight is a sell out.
What are they saying?
Anthony Joshua
MEXICO CITY—A former first lady resigned Friday from the opposition National Action Party, Mexico’s main conservative party, and will seek to run for president as an independent—a decision some analysts said could help the ruling party stay in power by further fragmenting the opposition.
Margarita Zavala, the wife of former President Felipe Calderón, will have four months to obtain 867,000 signatures in at least 17 states to run in the July 1 presidential election, something her aides say won’t be difficult given her popularity.
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THE first images of how a massive Coast development will look have emerged.
The Brisbane Road carpark project development application shows artist's impressions which detail a very different appearance to the area's current state.
Apart from the carpark, other features will include a shopping centre, residential apartments, a new hotel, an aged care facility.
Developer Abacus Group's full application has been published on Sunshine Coast Council's PD Online website.
Click here for more details on the development.
The cyclone that smashed through Darwin over the weekend is north of Broome and intensifying.
Colorado Senate president won't seek resignation of lawmaker
DENVER (AP) — Colorado's Republican Senate president says he won't ask a GOP lawmaker to resign over new allegations of sexual harassment.
Sen. Kevin Grantham said Monday he's still reviewing an independent report that deemed credible claims by eight people that Sen. Randy Baumgardner created a hostile working environment toward women.
KUNC-FM reported details of the new investigation Monday.
Baumgardner has denied any wrongdoing.
Grantham told reporters he's still considering the new report with other Senate leaders.
The Senate decided April 2 not to expel Baumgartner after a separate investigation into claims by a former legislative aide. The aide said Baumgardner grabbed and slapped her buttocks during the 2016 session.
That investigation found the aide's claims to be credible.
This past week was too depressing to write about. North Korea. Nuclear missiles. Charlottesville, Virginia. White supremacists. (Just say it Mr. President: White. Supremacist. Terrorists.) Oh, yeah, and Paul Manafort, and FBI raids. Almost forgot about you.
But who wants to relive all that? Instead, I'm going to take us back to late Saturday night, August 5, a couple of hours before the week began. For both of you who read to the end of my last column, I finished my night in downtown Phoenix walking alone on First Street, north of Roosevelt Street, until I encountered a solitary drummer, Gabriel Herrera.
Drummer Gabriel Hererra with the lights of downtown Phoenix behind him Courtesy of Fokal Pointe
Cass Frank Deckard, age 64, of Red Boiling Springs, Tenn., and a native of Tompkinsville, passed away Tuesday morning, May 22, at the Knollwood Manor in Lafayette, Tenn.
Funeral Services will be conducted Saturday afternoon, May 26, at 1 p.m., from the chapel of Anderson and Son Funeral Home in Red Boiling Springs, Tenn., with Tim McHenry officiating. Interment will follow in the Monroe County Memorial Lawn in Tompkinsville, with military honors.
Visitation with the family will be Friday, May 25, from 2 p.m., to 8 p.m., and Saturday, May 26, from 10 a.m. until his service at 1 p.m.
More details will be published in next week’s paper
Police found a woman wanted in Lincoln Monday evening after he companion passed out in their car at a North Platte motel. Police spokesman John Deal said at 6:52 p.m. Monday, an officer went to the Blue Spruce Motel at 821 S. Dewey to check out the report that a man was passed out in a vehicle.
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The Bureau De Change Operators of Nigeria says Nigeria’s Naira will exchange below N403 to a dollar this week as the Central Bank of Nigeria continues to inject more forex into the market to mitigate the imbalance in the currency exchange.
The rates closed at N403/$ last week.
The President of the Bureau De Change Operators ,Alhaji Aminu Gwadabe, who expressed the optimism in Lagos yesterday, said the development was due to the review of volumes upward of the proceeds of International Money Transfer Services Operators (IMTSO)and removal of disparity in applicable exchange rates by the apex bank in the bureau de change subsector.
He said: ’’Following the beginning of the CBN’s injection of liquidity into the interbank market for banks the naira rebounds to an all low of N360/$ from N520/$. However, surprisingly the scenario couldnt last more than 2 weeks despite the continues injection of liquidity into the banking system as the rates began to summersault to a new high of N420/$.
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The year 2016 marked a year of resolution concerning many issues that have affected Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools over the past couple years. Superintendent Dr. Shelton Jefferies took the helm of the school system in January, after months of turmoil over the expulsion of former Superintendent Dr. Anthony Jackson and months of searching for a new school leader.
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Private-equity firm New Mountain Capital LLC is in advanced talks to buy laboratory equipment supplier VWR Corp (VWR.O) in a deal that could be valued at nearly $5 billion, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing sources.
The talks may yield a deal as soon as this week, people familiar with the matter told the newspaper, assuming they don't fall apart. on.wsj.com/2pxuCNc
Shares of VWR were up 26.2 percent at $36.00 in afternoon trading on Wednesday.
VWR, which sells laboratory products such as chemicals, reagents, consumables and scientific instruments, had market capitalization of $3.76 billion as of Tuesday's close, according to Reuters data.
Both companies were immediately unavailable for comment.
(Reporting by Sruthi Shankar in Bengaluru; Editing by Martina D'Couto)
As Southern Miss inches closer to its September 2nd season-opener against Kentucky, the Golden Eagles' goals for 2017 become more clear.
After finishing 7-6 with a New Orleans Bowl win last year, USM hopes to capture a Conference USA title this season.
"To win a conference championship, that's our number one goal," said USM senior defensive back Tarvarius Moore. "Make it to that conference championship game and win it. And after that, try to go to one of the best bowl games we can and win that too. Overall, we want a conference championship first, that's our main goal this year."
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - NEXTBIKE POLSKA SA:
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MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin says the Trump administration's list of businessmen or officials is a 'hostile step'
Turkish foreign minister to address German arson memorial
BERLIN (AP) — Turkey's foreign minister is planning to visit Germany for the 25th anniversary of a firebombing in which five Turks were killed. The visit comes at a sensitive time, weeks before elections in Turkey.
City authorities in Solingen said Monday that Mevlut Cavusoglu is expected to address a memorial event on May 29, 25 years after two Turkish women and three girls died when fire raged through their building.
Right-wing extremists were convicted of the murders.
German news agency dpa reports that German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said Cavusoglu's visit doesn't fall under a ban on rallies by non-European Union politicians during the three months before their countries' elections.
The ban was introduced last year following a dispute over Turkish ministers being blocked from campaigning in Germany before a Turkish referendum.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Panthers coach Ron Rivera says Cam Newton's apology for a sexist remark to a female reporter was "something that was needed to be said."
The coach said Friday he thinks the apology "was well said and well put" and hopes "we can move forward from and start again. ... Hopefully this can settle things so we can go forward."
Newton made his remarks Wednesday when Charlotte Observer reporter Jourdan Rodrigue asked the 2015 NFL MVP about wide receiver Devin Funchess' route running. The quarterback laughed and said, "It's funny to hear a female talk about routes. It's funny."
Newton issued a nearly two-minute apology on Twitter Thursday night, saying, "What I did was extremely unacceptable" and that he has "really learned a valuable lesson from this."
He hasn't directly apologized to Rodrigue.
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TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iranian state TV is reporting the country’s coast guard has detained 21 fishermen and their three boats from neighboring Arab nations for straying into its territorial waters and fishing rare species.
The Monday report said the traditional boats, known as dhows, had entered Iranian waters near the country’s Kish Island in the Persian Gulf. It said the fishermen were handed over to the courts, adding that they had fished rare species of sharks and fish in Iranian waters.
In recent months, Iran has detained 12 dhows in its waters over similar charges.
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Mumbai: Superstar Aamir Khan says he is proud that Panchgani, where he got married to Kiran Rao, has been named as one of the country's cleanest towns.
An elated Aamir on Friday night took to Twitter and said that the town has bagged three district honours.
"I am very proud that my town Panchgani has been selected as one of the cleanest towns in India, winning three district honours: Open defecation free city, Swachh city and Best Municipal Council in the state. My gratitude to the local leadership, administration, and my fellow citizens for these achievements. Congratulations," the Dangal actor wrote.
Aamir and Kiran tied the knot in 2005 in Panchgani. The couple have a son named Azad Rao Khan.
He may have poked fun at her, using the errors in her book as the opening joke in his new comedy show, There's a Gupta on my Stoep, but Trevor Noah made sure to praise Bonang for being a good sport.
After his show on Friday, Trevor posted a message about making history and how he was honoured to be part of the "biggest comedy show SA has ever seen."
He had three comedians warm up the crowds before AKA took to the stage to perform.
"Thank you @akaworldwide for being an amazing surprise guest, and thank you to your lovely lady, the Queen B @bonang_m for knowing how to laugh at yourself despite the haters."
In the skit Trevor poked fun at the errors in Bonang: From A to B and said even though a deputy minister had assaulted a women, Bonang was still the number one trending topic.
So, if anybody thought there was beef, think again.
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The Last Knight Voyagers Hound and Megatron Sighted in Canada Thanks to board member cli1ck for posting their sighting.
Megatron and Autobot Hound, he second wave of voyagers from The Last Knight have been spotted at a Walmart in Ontario.
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press release: One-OneThousand is made for makers. A community of folks gathered round our respective workstations, tables and benches – shooting the breeze, getting elbows-deep and bringing new ideas to life. And now, we think it’s high time to open our doors and welcome you inside.
Come on over for a night of merrymaking and discovery. We’ll have one of a kind, small batch products made by OxO members for sale, workshop instructor demos on demand and three curated in-studio surprises. We’ll also be satiating your sweet tooth with full slices by Humble. Sweet and Savory Pies and Curtis & Cake… and yes, someone’s totally going to spike the Mad Maiden Shrub punch.
Jacksonville, Florida – Acting United States Attorney W. Stephen Muldrow announces the return of an indictment charging Verdell Terria Jones (53, Jacksonville) with 10 counts of possession of counterfeit government checks. If convicted, she faces up to 25 years in federal prison on each of count. Jones was arrested on April 11, 2017, at her home in Jacksonville. According to facts presented at the detention hearing yesterday, this scheme is part of Jones’s involvement with the Sovereign Citizen Movement and her attempts to pass counterfeit government checks in order to pay off various loans. Her trial has been scheduled for June 5, 2017.
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Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant, left, reaches for the ball in front of Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) during the second half of Game 6 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Finals in Oakland, Calif., Saturday, May 26, 2018. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
A 16-year-old boy has been charged with attempted wounding with intent and possession of an offensive weapon following an assault in Squires Avenue, Bulwell, just before 4pm on Tuesday, January 30.
He is due to appear at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court today (Saturday, February 3).
The victim, a 14-year-old boy, was taken to hospital with what is believed to be a stab wound.
His injuries are not thought to be life threatening.
Yankee tradition, meet the 21st century.
The Yankees have unveiled a handful of shiny new toys at their home stadium, which fans can test out as early as Monday, when the team plays its home opener, against the Rays.
Fans can drop their children off at the “Sunrun Kids Clubhouse,” where they can imitate their favorite Yankees on the miniature field complete with baseball-themed equipment. Grown-ups can then head over to the adult zone, featuring new decks, drink rails with USB outlets for phones and tablets and a sports lounge with TVs airing those sports they’re missing.
Looking to wash down those drinks with your average stadium fare? You can scrap the hotdog and peanuts for a french onion dip sandwich and barbecue chicken wings at your choice of new meat vendors.
Just don’t forget to pad your wallet before your day in The Bronx: The more novel the food, the steeper the price.
He developed the HEAD FOR HEALTH to serve as a health-maintenance program for virus removals. The kit offers an efficient way to remove dust, dirt and germs from nasal passages. It also allows excess cerumen (ear wax) and mucus to be removed easily. The invention is designed to act as a natural-healing method to promote optimal health and well-being. Additionally, the device provides added peace of mind.
The original design was submitted to the Manhattan office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 17-MTN-3024, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 4 Evening' game
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Missouri Lottery's "Pick 4 Evening" game were:
5-0-1-2
(five, zero, one, two)
Barcelona have tied down captain Andres Iniesta, 33, for the rest of his career as the club announced on Friday the midfielder has agreed a “contract for life”.
“FC Barcelona and Andres Iniesta have reached an agreement for the renewal for life of the contract that binds both parties,” Barca said in a statement.
LONDON, April 5 The cost of hedging against volatility in the Czech crown against the euro over the next 24 hours jumped to its highest in over nine months on Wednesday, on speculation the country's central bank would imminenently remove the cap on its currency.
The Czech National Bank's 3-1/2-year-old commitment to keep the crown weak, which has kept the euro trading above 27 Czech crowns, ended on Friday and some investors are betting the CNB's meeting on Thursday will be used to scrap the cap.
Euro/Czech crown overnight implied volatility, derived from an option that covers the next 24 hours, hit 6.325 percent according to Reuters data, its highest since Britain's shock vote to leave the European Union last June.
One-month implied volatilty has also jumped this week, reaching 5.975 percent for the third day running on Wednesday, its highest since the aftermath of the Swiss National Bank's decision to remove its currency cap in January 2015. (Reporting by Jemima Kelly, editing by Nigel Stephenson)
SLO High junior and PAC 8 Player of the Year Brooks Lee throws out a runner as his team hosts Oxnard in the first round of the CIF-Southern Section Division 3 baseball playoffs. David Middlecamp 05-18-2018
Toenail fungus can be embarrassing but it can also lead to more serious health issues. Fungus infected nails cause toenails to thicken, crack and turn yellow. It can even cause your feet to give off an offensive odor. Left untreated, toenail fungus can lead to permanent damage to the toenail and nail bed and result in permanent loss of the toenail.
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A new $3.9m project led by a South Canterbury company aims to have 95 per cent of the Cook Islands running on renewable energy by the end of year. Infratec general manager Luke van Zeller said the project was the latest in a series of upgrades to overhaul the country's dated power grids which relied on fossil fuels.
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Everyone loses stuff around the house. Keys, remotes, glasses, etc. TrackR has released a new line of tags specifically for finding things in your home. The new tags have more accurate location information thanks to a series of WiFi plugs.
The TrackR Pixel is the new device. It’s made of plastic, includes an LED light, and easily fits on a keyring. TrackR is using a new cloud-based platform to map out your home with a series of plugs that connect to WiFi. Users can create floorplans in the app and get alerts when an item enters or leaves a room. How cool is that?
The TrackR Pixel also works with Amazon Alexa. The TrackR Pixel and plugs are available now for pre-order. The Pixel costs only $25 while the plugs will set you back $40.
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Geisinger/medical school deal final It’s official. The monumental marriage between Scranton’s medical college and Geisinger Health System closed on the legal pieces of its integration, according to a Geisinger statement released today. (read more)
Life&Times This Week: New Year, New You, Outdoor Fun, Pigs in the Blanket, Northeast Woman, Out&About, Wedding, Engagements & More. (read more)
Pa. driver's license not compliant with Real ID Act Pennsylvanians won’t be able to use a driver’s license as identification for air travel as of 2018 unless state legislators act to resolve a dispute with federal authorities. (read more)
Samter's building in downtown Scranton sold The former Samter’s building at Lackawanna and Penn avenues has sold, according to property marketer Hinerfeld Commercial Real Estate of Scranton. (read more)
April 13 Shenzhen Investment Ltd
* For first three months of this year, group recorded a total contracted sales of approximately RMB 6.87 billion
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San Francisco 49ers legends Jerry Rice and Steve Young were at the club’s facility Monday to speak to the team and watch practice.
Rice, unquestionably the greatest receiver ever, decided to participate. He stretched, ran routes and shadowed receivers during team drills along the sidelines.
Young observed and spent the morning session chatting with 49ers brass, including first-year general manager John Lynch.
Even at 54, Rice has a little left in the tank.
Jerry Rice warming up with players at #49ers practice. pic.twitter.com/ldEt7xWHjq — Chris Biderman (@ChrisBiderman) August 14, 2017
The top U.S. military officer said Monday that the United States wants to peacefully resolve a deepening standoff with North Korea but is also ready to use the "full range" of its military capabilities in case of provocation.
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MALAKWAL: A man died when an oil shop caught fire at Faqeerian on Wednesday. Abdus Sattar, a constable of Traffic Police, Bhalwal, was running an oil shop after his official duty. On the day of the incident, he was in the shop when a fire erupted and he was burnt alive.
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Your best bet for boosting your metabolism? Get moving, experts say. Any exercise is better than none, but upping the intensity may help you burn more calories even after your workout is done.
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Lummi Nation calls for release of captive Salish Sea orca
SEATTLE (AP) — Lummi Nation tribal members traveled to Miami to call for the release of a whale that was taken from the Salish Sea 47 years ago.
The Seattle Times reported Tuesday that the orca, Lolita, has been captive at the Miami Seaquarium since being taken from her family in Penn Cove. About a third of the southern-resident population was taken from Puget Sound and sent to theme parks all over the world during the 1960s and 1970s.
The newspaper reports that the critically endangered southern-resident orca population has never recovered from the loss.
The Lummi Nation has launched a campaign to bring the whale back home to retire her to a netted cove on Orcas Island. So far, the Seaquarium has refused to engage with the Lummi Nation on the proposal.
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Tonight: Partly cloudy with lows in the lower 60s.
Tuesday: A slight chance for an isolated shower or thunderstorm in the afternoon otherwise partly cloudy with highs in the mid to upper 80s.
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In a privileged residential area of Villeneuve-les-Avignon, magnificent villa of contemporary architecture of 280 m2 nestled in a landscaped park of 3 000 m2, with a pool. The generous living spaces, enhanced by the large openings, emphasizes surrounding nature and brings serenity to the place. The villa offers a very nice reception area of 90 m2. It comprises 4 bedrooms of which 1 ensuite with a dressing room, shower room and study. The high level of appointments, the original architectural design and the high quality environment make this villa a prestigious address a few minutes from the historic center of Avignon.
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St. Stanislaus Kostka
Feast Day: August 15
Born in the family castle in Poland, Stanislaus was educated privately, then at a Jesuit college in Vienna, Austria.
After having visions during a serious illness, he decided to enter the Jesuits.
His father, a Polish senator, opposed this; he wanted Stanislaus to become a diplomat.
Rejected by the Vienna Jesuits, Stanislaus walked to the Upper Germany province, where Peter Canisius took him in, then sent him to Rome.
In 1567, the father general accepted Stanislaus into the Society of Jesus; for the nine months before his death in Rome, he lived a life of mortifications, ecstasies and holiness.
A patron saint of Poland, he was canonized in 1726 with another Jesuit novice, Aloysius Gonzaga.
NEW DELHI, May 30 (Reuters) - India's Reliance Industries Ltd, owner of the world's biggest refining complex, is planning to halt oil imports from Iran, two sources familiar with the matter said, in a first sign that new U.S. sanctions are forcing buyers to shun oil purchases from Tehran.
Reliance's call to quit buying oil from Iran followed Washington's decision to abandon the 2015 nuclear accord which has raised the threat of sanctions on entities dealing with Iran, after "wind-down" periods of three to six months expire. (Reporting by Nidhi Verma. Editing by Jane Merriman)
April 5 Boeing Co :
* Boeing selects Plano, Texas, site for Global Services Headquarters
* Boeing Global Services Headquarters will be located in Legacy West mixed- use development in West Plano
* Has selected a site in Plano, Texas, for headquarters of its new Global Services Business unit, which will be operational in July Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Butcher and restaurant owner Dario Cecchini shows Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb how to make a delicious Italian meal with Bistecca alla Fiorentina. See how the mouthwatering meal is made! (Travel Courtesy of @VRBO)
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Tomorrow night’s episode of WWE Smackdown Live will feature a six-pack challenge match, with the winner receiving a future title shot.
Sami Zayn, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan, Dolph Ziggler, Mojo Rawley and Jinder Mahal will compete in the match, and the winner will challenge the winner of the ‘House of Horrors’ match between Randy Orton and Bray Wyatt.
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The following matches were taped for this week’s episode of WWE Main Event:
Titus O’Neil versus Curtis Axel
Ariya Daivari and Tony Nese versus Gran Metalik and Lince Dorado
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Check out all the pics from St Redbeard’s Schwartz Bros Valentine’s Day Visit to Abby Fox and Kendra Austin! Allan & Ashley brought chocolates, flowers, even Wendell the Warm bear! Happy Valentine’s Day!
"I don't know if there are words that can really explain what Philadelphia would be like if the Eagles win the Super Bowl," former Eagles quarterback Ron Jaworski said. "It will be the biggest parade ever. I run into people all the time and it's like, 'I don't want to die before the Eagles win a Super Bowl. It's the one thing I have to have in my life.' There's incredible passion for the team."
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Gig Harbor senior Joyce Park is switching to playing doubles in her final high school season. JON MANLEY jmanley@gateline.com
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Chelsea were handed the toughest test in the draw for the last 16 of the Champions League as they were paired with five-times European champions Barcelona.
Having finished second in their group behind Roma, Antonio Conte's men were hoping for a potential tie against Besiktas but instead came out against Lionel Messi's band of superstars.
Tottenham were also handed a questionable reward for finishing ahead of Real Madrid in their qualifying group as they were paired with last year's runners-up Juventus.
But Manchester City, Manchester United and Liverpool will be relatively content after being paired with Basel, Sevilla and Porto respectively.
The remaining three ties pit Real Madrid against Paris St Germain, Shakhtar Donetsk with Roma, and Bayern Munich against Besiktas.
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Whether it’s the laughter of grandbabies, or the sizzle of a barbecue, Living Sounds Hearing Centre wants to help you tune back into the sounds of life after hearing loss.
This weekend on Talk to the Experts, Daryl Hooke will be joined by Bill Stowe, a Living Sounds client, and Natalie Huska, a registered hearing practitioner, to learn more about hearing loss and the technologies available.
May 30 (Reuters) - Asmallworld AG:
* EQS-ADHOC: ASMALLWORLD AG (SWX: ASWN) COMPLETED SUCCESSFUL PLACEMENT OF 725’000 NEWLY REGISTERED SHARES, GENERATING GROSS PROCEEDS OF APPROX. CHF 8.3 MILLION
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Abductors of two Turkish expatriates in Akwa Ibom have demanded N200 million to release them.
The victims were abducted on Monday, April 10, from their Airstrip Hotel room in Eket Local Government Area of the state.
A security source told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), that the abductors had been in touch with the BKS Construction Company in Onna local government where the expatriates work.
He said the abductors contacted the construction company and demanded N200 million to release them.
“The company is negotiating with the abductors to secure the release of the victims,” the source said.
According to the source, the firm is offering N500,000.
The State Police Public Relations, Chilly Ikechukwu, an assistant superintendent of police, said the police were not aware of the ransom. NAN)
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JOHANNESBURG, March 30 South Africa's President Jacob Zuma will make an announcement on changes to his cabinet later on Thursday, the president's office said in a statement.
Moments earlier, eNCA television said Zuma had sacked Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan in a cabinet reshuffle, after days of speculation that hurt the country's currency. (Reporting by James Macharia, editing by G Crosse)
Bow was called up from AHL Texas on Saturday, Mark Stepneski of the Stars' official site reports.
Dallas' traditional starter Ben Bishop was hit in the face by a puck while sitting on the bench during a game against the Coyotes on Tuesday, so Bow -- who owns a 15-9-1 record, 2.81 GAA and .905 save percentage for the top development affiliate -- will be on hand for Saturday's home game against the Wild in case the former doesn't end up dressing.
You'd think that the chances of being bit by a snake while taking a leisurely drive on a motorcycle would be pretty low. Maybe not so much in Lampang, Thailand.
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LVMPD officers investigate the scene of a fatal rollover crash on May 1, 2018 (Luis Marquez / FOX5).
Las Vegas police were on scene of a fatal crash in the south valley on Tuesday night.
A pickup truck was traveling southbound on Bermuda Road about 9:49 p.m., Lt. David Gordon said, when it went off the road into a desert area south of Windmill Lane. The truck rolled over and the 45-year-old man driving was thrown from the vehicle. He died on the scene, Gordon said.
Road closures were expected for several hours, as Bermuda Road and Shelbourne Avenue were shut down while police investigated.
This is the 39th traffic related fatality in LVMPD's jurisdiction for 2018.
Stay with FOX5 for updates.
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The UWM Symphony Band and University Band give their final performance of the 2016-2017 season.
Price: General – $12 Seniors, UWM Faculty and Staff – $8 Students and under 18 – Free Majors and Music Directors – Free
The check is NOT in the mail.That's the message for those of you who were waiting for your money from the cruise robocall settlement. Last year, we told you about the class action settlement where you could be eligible for up to $900 if you received a robocall about a free cruise. The calls violated the Telephone Consumer Protection Act.Now viewers shared with me an email they received from the courts that stated that more than 2 million claims were filed by consumers, and it's unknown how many may be fraudulent.The email states, "To ensure that only valid claims are recognized, the Court has ordered that all recipients of the email must submit proof of their connection to the phone numbers at issue before their claims can be deemed valid."Here is the website where you can learn more information on providing proof on the phone number that may be part of the class action settlement Charvat v. Resort Marketing Group, Inc. et al
Join Digifest, Toronto's international tech and innovation festival, for family day! Bring the kids to enjoy hands-on demos, workshops, a food tech pop-up, and a full day of games and Interactive Zone.
New this year is the Food Tech Pop-Up. Celebrating the people who are advancing and envisioning the future of food. This year’s crop of entrepreneurs have merged sustainability, whole food ingredients, advocacy, and your health. Test samples from these intrepid innovators, and see what your future might taste like. 10 am-4 pm. Free.
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A MAN has been detained after he was seen throwing objects out of his vehicle and police followed him at low speed in the southern suburbs.
Patrols tried to pull over a Nissan ute on Dyson Rd, Noarlunga Downs, just after 3am on Wednesday.
The driver refused, continued travelling south and was seen throwing a number of personal belongings out of the driver’s window.
Police followed him at low speed for about 40 minutes before the helicopter took over.
They believed the man may have been suffering a mental health episode.
To stop the car safely, road spikes were deployed at Old Coach Rd, Maslin Beach and on Main South Rd, Whites Valley.
Eventually three tyres were deflated and the driver became bogged on Pages Flat Rd while the man tried to do a U-turn.
A Fleurieu Peninsula man, 31, was arrested and has been charged with a number of traffic offences including failing to stop, engaging in a police pursuit and due care.
He is being treated at the Flinders Medical Centre and investigations are continuing.
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PETERSBURG, Va. – Police are investigating after a man was carjacked at gunpoint in Petersburg Wednesday night.
Crime Insider sources say the male victim was set up by two women he met on social media.
Those sources say the victim picked up the two women on Oakland Street. As he drove away, one woman said she forgot something at her car.
When the male victim took the women back, police say three men, one with a gun, demanded him out of his car.
Crime Insider sources say two men got in his silver Volkswagen Jetta, while the two women fled the scene in another car with the third male suspect.
The male victim was unharmed during the carjacking.
If you have information that could help investigators, call Petersburg Dinwiddie Crime Solvers at 804-861-1212.
Stay with CBS 6 for the latest on this developing story.
In a 20-10 preseason victory over the Oakland Raiders, the Arizona Cardinals had several standout players. Who are the candidates for player of the game?
Here are four candidates:
QB Drew Stanton
Backup QB Drew Stanton was the leading QB. He completed 11 of 15 attempted passes, throwing for 112 yards and one touchdown. To say the backup looked impressive would be an understatement.
The birthplace of America's frontier characters and inspiration for stories about our nation's storied past, the "Great Valley" remains a unique landscape.
Akron Children's Hospital Mahoning Valley received a generous donation Monday of nearly $11,000 from Eat'n Park restaurants.
The donation represents the local total raised during Eat'n Park's annual Caring for Kids Campaign at restaurants in Boardman, Austintown and Warren.
This is the 38th year for the Caring for Kids Campaign, which has raised a total of $9.5 million.
Fundraising events varied by location and included raffles, prizes, games and more. Over the past seven years, more than $102,000 has been raised for Akron Children's Hospital Mahoning Valley through the Eat'n Park Caring for Kids Campaign.
Jury selection is expected to begin this morning at the Bowie County courthouse for one of three defendants accused of murder in the 2015 shooting death of a Texarkana man. Marquell Deonte Smith, 22, is the first of those accused in the February 2015 death of 24-year-old Christopher Guilbeau, whose body was discovered in a Texarkana, Texas, alley in March 2015.
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Regarding your editorial “Funny Business at the Labor Board” (May 17): The National Labor Relations Board Inspector General Office has responded to the Competitive Enterprise Institute and National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation’s Freedom of Information Act requests, which were submitted independently and separately. Both sought communications between the NLRB IG office and members of Congress or their staff in regard to the ethics investigation into NLRB board member William Emanuel’s participation in the Hy-Brand case that overruled the Obama NLRB’s controversial “joint employer” standard.
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The Alabama Ethics Commission found probable cause that Cullman County District Court Judge Kim Chaney violated the state ethics law by appointing his son, an attorney, to criminal cases, Ethics Commission Executive Director Tom Albritton said.
The commission's decision, which came on Wednesday, refers the matter to the state attorney general's office.
Lance Bell, an attorney for Chaney, released a statement today:
"We are confident that Judge Chaney will be cleared and exonerated once the true facts are presented in this matter. We look forward to presenting those facts."
The commission found probable cause that Chaney violated code of Alabama 36-25-5, which says, in part, that public officials cannot use their offices to benefit themselves or a family member.
The Alabama Political Reporter was the first to report the decision. Chaney has been a district judge in Cullman County since 1993.
Updated at 5:05 p.m. to add statement from Chaney attorney Lance Bell.
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March 31 Melco International Development Ltd
* Board has recommended payment of a special final dividend of HK2.0 cents per share
* Profit attributable to owners of company was HK$10.4 billion for year ended 31 December 2016 compared to HK$0.1 billion
* FY net revenue was HK$23.9 billion for the year ended 31 december 2016 versus HK$0.4 billion Source text: (bit.ly/2nGYk1w) Further company coverage:
Brown (concussion) has officially been ruled out for Tuesday's matchup with the Thunder.
Coach Brad Stevens indicated over the weekend that he didn't think Brown would play Tuesday, so this was the expected course of action all along. Brown is still making his way through the NBA's concussion protocol and until he goes through a controlled practice and is given the go ahead from the team's medical staff, he'll remain on the sidelines. Both Kyrie Irving (knee) and Marcus Smart (thumb) are still out as well, which should mean added backcourt minutes and usage for guys like Terry Rozier, Jayson Tatum and Shane Larkin.
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DENVER -- The jury will hear closing arguments in the Taylor Swift disc jockey groping trial on Monday morning.
The pop star was released from the lawsuit filed by former Denver radio DJ David Mueller on Friday, but her mother, Andrea Swift, and her "radio guy" Frank Bell are still defendants.
The jury will decide if they interfered with Mueller's employment contract at radio station KYGO after Swift said he groped her before a Pepsi Center concert in 2013.
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U.S. District Judge William Martinez determined Swift could not be held liable because Mueller's lawyers failed to prove that she personally set out to have him fired.
Mueller is seeking up to $3 million, saying the groping allegation cost him his job and reputation.
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — City leaders still have a lot to consider in the 2018 budget proposal before the projected Dec. 21 vote.
This week Savannah residents will have several opportunities to take part in the discussion.
The controversial fire fee and recent Savannah Renaissance Project proposal are likely topics on the agenda this week.
Take a look at the scheduled City Council and Town Hall meetings below.
Monday, December 11
District 1 Town Hall with Alderman Van Johnson at 6:30 p.m. – Godley Station School
Tuesday, December 12
Council Work Session at 3:00 p.m. – City Hall
Wednesday, December 13
District 3 Town Hall with Alderman John Hall at 6:00 p.m. – Johnson High School Auditorium
Thursday, December 14
District 1 Town Hall with Alderman Van Johnson at 6:30 p.m. – Savannah Civic Center
News 3 will continue to keep you updated as the budget proposal discussion continues.
Lack of providers, high costs stress Franklin County patients Health care coverage is great, but people need providers and affordability, too Check out this story on publicopiniononline.com: http://ponews.co/2oepgDL An effort to repeal the Affordable Care Act fell short but those efforts, including measures to defund Planned Parenthood, will continue. She had had a hip replacement, and because that counts as a preexisting condition, insurance companies could deny her coverage because of it.
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The authorities are investigating a serious injury accident that happened in the area of 110th and I-70.
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A funeral has been held for darts legend Eric Bristow.
Nicknamed the Crafty Cockney, he died on 5 April after suffering a heart attack and collapsing at a Premier League event at Liverpool's Echo Arena.
A private ceremony was held at Camountside Crematorium in Stoke-on-Trent, followed by a reception in Leek, Staffordshire, where he lived for many years.
Bristow was world champion five times between 1980 and 1986.
P.K. Subban is a unique talent.
The Nashville Predators defenseman not only is among the NHL’s best at his position, but also is one of the best players in the game.
After spending the first seven years of his career with the Montreal Canadiens, the Toronto native was traded to the Predators prior to the 2016-17 season. How did he respond? By leading the Predators to their first Stanley Cup Finals appearance — no big deal.
To learn what makes the 28-year-old so special, watch the above video from “Bruins Face-Off Live,” presented by EchoStor.
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There are delays to all bus services because of the icy conditions.
Nottingham City Transport tweeted at 7.25am to say “most services” are affected.
In a further tweet at 7.44am the company said its Purple 89 service from Rise Park at 07.50am was cancelled.
While traffic is building up in and around the county.
Trent Barton also tweeted to say there are "delays across the board" to its services.
Motorists are queuing on the A6514 Western Boulevard southbound back from the Crown Island to the A610 Nuthall Road junction.
While there are queues from Sherwood through to Daybrook on the A60 Mansfield Road inbound.
We'll have more as we have it.
3 People Arrested In Dakota Access Pipeline Stadium Protests
by Sarah Blakely
(AP) Police have arrested a third suspect after opponents to the Dakota Access pipeline hung a banner from the roof of the U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis during the Minnesota Vikings’ season finale against the Chicago Bears.
The 27-year-old woman is accused of obstructing legal process. Police haven’t released details of her role in the incident Sunday afternoon.
Two other people accused of sneaking onto a truss in the roof and rappelling down to unfurl the banner have been arrested for trespass. Formal charges are pending.
The game wasn’t interrupted, but eight rows of fans seated below the banner were cleared as a precaution.
The Dakota Access pipeline would carry oil from North Dakota to Illinois. Opponents fear it could harm the environment and American Indian artifacts. The pipeline developer disputes that.
After leading the Toronto Patriots to first place overall in the Ontario Junior Hockey League, Mark Joslin has been named executive of the year.
In his second year with the South-West Conference team, the Richmond Hill native guided the Patriots to a 40-8-3-3 record in the 22-team league.
Joslin, 53, has served in a coaching capacity or as general manager in Stouffville, North York and Pickering, in addition to two stints with the Aurora Tigers.
He was a member of the Tigers coaching staff under Jerome Dupont in the 2007 Royal Bank Cup championship season and had a brief stay with the team to start the 2015-16 season.
Artist Tim Hussey works on a mural at Enough Pie. After the slayings on June 17, 2015 at Emanuel AME Church, Hussey used his feelings of anger to guide his artwork.
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The Expanse While Earth hashes out the fine points of a costly tactic that could give it a valuable advantage in the war against Mars, Anna (guest star Elizabeth Mitchell) tries to convince Sorrento-Gillis (Jonathan Whittaker) that he must do the right thing in this new episode of the science-fiction series. Shohreh Aghdashloo, Frankie Adams, Cas Anvar and Steven Strait also star. 9 p.m. Syfy
A bill that would require companies determined to be the source of PFOA contamination to pay for remediation costs passed the Vermont Senate Tuesday morning and was sent on to the House for consideration. Sen. Brian Campion, who with Sen. Dick Sears sponsored the legislation in the wake of discovery of PFOA pollution in Bennington and Pownal, said the bill passed on a unanimous voice vote.
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Today, on the day of commemoration for the Armenian genocide victims, President Armen Sarkissian, acting Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan, members of government and MPs visited the Tsitsernakaberd Memorial today yo pay tribute to the victims of the Armenian Genocide.
The President laid a wreath at the Memorial and placed flowers at the eternal fire which immortalizes the memory of the innocent victims of the Armenian Genocide.
In this episode of Hard Facts, former UK Ambassador to Syria, Peter Ford dismantles the Amnesty International Report on the Syrian Saydnaya prison and highlights its many problems. Together with John Wight they dig deeper into the origins of Amnesty International as an organization and explore what other motives may be behind this report.
Also they look to the future of the resolution of the Syrian conflict; the draft resolution proposed by Russia and what we can expect from the upcoming talks in Geneva.
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6 Oct, Kathmandu: Home Minister Janardan Sharma has said that the government employees should work with the objectives to providing prompt services to the service seekers rather than ruling them.
While inaugurating a three-month training relating to law and justice to the officials of Nepal Administration Service here Friday, Minister Sharma added that the officials should concentrate on speedy service delivery.
On another note, Sharma clarified that the officials failing in the training will not be recommended for Chief District Officer (CDO) in future.
Speaking in the same programme, Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Yagya Bahadur Thapa urged all to be benefited from the training. RSS
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) – New Mexico State has hired former Bowling Green State head coach Chris Jans to lead the Aggies next season.
The school introduced Jans during a news conference Monday in Las Cruces. Jans fills the void left by Paul Weir, who was recently hired as New Mexico’s head coach.
Jans led Bowling Green to its first 20-win season in more than a decade in his first year but was then fired in 2015 over an incident at a bar near the Ohio school’s campus. Jans had acknowledged acting inappropriately toward female patrons.
Jans most recently served as an associate head coach at Wichita State, where he had worked as an assistant before taking the Bowling Green job in 2014. He also has coached at a number of community and junior colleges during his 25-year career.
Morgan Lewis Atty Tapped As Acting DOL Wage And Hour Boss
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 4:33 PM EDT) -- A Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP attorney has been appointed acting administrator of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division, a DOL spokesman confirmed Friday.
Bryan Jarrett joins the DOL division in charge of administering federal wage laws from Morgan Lewis’ Orange County office, where he litigated employment suits in state and federal court and counseled clients’ in-house counsel, according to his LinkedIn profile.
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Utica, NY - Utica Comets General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that the Vancouver Canucks has reassigned goaltender Michael Garteig to the Comets from the Kalamazoo Wings.
Garteig, 26, has appeared in four games with the Kalamazoo Wings this season posting a record of 2-2-0 with a .881 save percentage and a 4.23 goals against average. The goaltender appeared in eight games with the Comets last season collecting a record of 0-4-1 with a .897 save percentage and a 3.01 goals against average.
In 2015-16, he completed his senior season with Quinnipiac University, leading the Bobcats to the ECAC Championship and a berth in the NCAA National Championship. In 43 games played, the Prince George, British Columbia, native posted a record of 32-4-7, along with a career-best .924 save percentage and a 1.91 goals against average.
The Shetland Museum will this summer welcome one of the most important artworks to ever be exhibited in the isles.
The 1520s painting A Lady with a Squirrel and a Starling, by Hans Holbein the Younger, is being loaned to the museum by the National Gallery as part of their Masterpiece Tour 2018.
Holbein, regarded as one of the greatest Old Masters of 16th Century art, is famous for creating aristocratic portraits such as Henry VIII. The painting to be loaned to Shetland depicts a sitter (possibly Anne Lovell) with creatures that are symbolic of the family name and coat of arms.
The painting will be exhibited from 4th May until 15th July this year.
Museum curator Dr Ian Tait said: “We are delighted to host Holbein’s A Lady with a Squirrel and a Starling.
“This prestigious loan will give islanders the unique opportunity to see, and enjoy, a masterpiece by a world-class artist, thanks to the kindness of a world-class gallery.”
LONDON Feb 14 HSBC said on Tuesday that it had appointed Ian Stuart as the chief executive officer of its ring-fenced UK retail business.
Stuart, who is currently head of commercial banking for UK and Europe, will step down from that role to lead the bank's British retail banking and wealth management, commercial banking and global private banking operations.
Britain's ring-fencing rules aim to avoid a repeat of the 2008 financial crisis, when banks' bad bets in wholesale financial markets put ordinary depositors' cash at risk, and led to big taxpayer-funded bailouts.
The rules apply to all banks in Britain that have both retail and commercial or investment banking activities. HSBC's ring-fenced bank will be headquartered in Birmingham from 2018, a year before the separation of the business has to take place.
HSBC announced in November that Clara Furse will chair the new division. (Reporting By Andrew MacAskill; editing by Simon Jessop)
VALDOSTA – Arson is suspected in a fire that occurred at the former Deja Vu Nightclub, located at 2467 US Hwy 84, according to Lowndes County Sheriff Ashley Paulk.
Paulk stated the fire started around 11:30 p.m. Thursday evening.
The source of the fire is still being investigated. However, since there is no power currently running to the building, Paulk feels certain this will be an arson case.
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Frazier (illness) isn't in the lineup for Monday's game against the Yankees.
Frazier is still feeling under the weather after experiencing flu-like symptoms during Saturday's game, so he'll miss his second straight contest. Matt Davidson checks in at third base in Frazier's stead.
SpaceX is about to launch a few tons of research to the International Space Station — plus ice cream.
An unmanned Falcon 9 rocket is scheduled to blast off at 12:31 p.m. Monday from Florida's Kennedy Space Center.
Experiments make up most of the 6,400 pounds of cargo. That includes 20 mice. The Dragon capsule is also doubling as an ice cream truck this time. There was extra freezer space, so NASA packed little cups of vanilla, chocolate and birthday cake ice cream for the station's crew of six, as well as ice cream candy bars. Those treats should be especially welcomed by U.S. astronaut Peggy Whitson, in orbit since November.
As usual on these cargo flights, SpaceX will try to land its leftover booster back at Cape Canaveral.
UPDATE: THE SUSPECT HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED, THEY ARE WORKING ON CHARGES
Do you recognize this person?
The Chipley Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect in a Felony Theft case.
On September 28, 2017, an unknown white male entered the Chipley Walmart Supercenter and took merchandise valued at over $300.
If anyone has any information regarding this case please contact the Chipley Police Department at 850-638-6310 or message them on their Facebook page.
A video showing a mob in Afghanistan brutally beating a woman in a burqa has surfaced on social media. Witnesses have reportedly said the attack took place after clerics issued a fatwa calling for the woman to be punished for an extramarital affair. (Amateur video)
Members of the Anonymous hacktivist collective claim that Neo-Nazi website the Daily Stormer may have faked a claim it had been taken over by hackers. Early Monday morning web hosting service GoDaddy announced it was removing the Daily Stormer, after it published an article viciously insulting the activist killed Saturday after a car hit a group…
The Greeley Stampede will host screenings of the documentary "Floating Horses: The Life of Casey Tibbs" at 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. March 31 at the Kress Cinema and Lounge, 817 8th St.
Tibbs was a flamboyant and magnetic cowboy who is credited with popularizing rodeo on the national level. The film deals with his rise to fame in the 1950s, his impact on rodeo and his substance abuse.
Between the showings, there will be a Q&A with the film's producer and director, Justin Koehler.
Tickets cost $5 and include admission to one showing and the Q&A. You can buy tickets at the Stampede box office, 600 N. 14th Ave., from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. on weekdays, or by calling (970) 356-7787.
Click here for more information and to watch the film's trailer.
— Tommy Wood covers education and Evans city government for The Tribune. You can reach him at (970) 392-4470, twood@greeleytribune.com or on Twitter @woodstein72.
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The words "Miss America" conjure up associations of big smiles, homegrown patriotism and innocent, all-American glitz. Mystery and illicit romance don't usually factor into it.
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Albemarle (NYSE:ALB) -2.5% premarket after Goldman Sachs downgrades shares to Neutral from Conviction Buy after shares have surged 62% YTD.
Goldman says ALB has transformed from a value-oriented chemical stock into a "thematic growth engine" over the past two years as investors shifted their focus to the potential of an electric vehicle revolution.
The firm believes the stock's upside is priced in close to its $142 price target, but the lithium market should remain tight through the end of the decade.
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The Terre Haute City Council is being asked to help a German-American company locate a tire recycling plant in the city's North Fruitridge industrial park. A proposed special ordinance would authorize up to $32 million in economic development solid waste facility revenue bonds that would help to cover the financing of at least part of the project.
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Chesterfield Police are investigating after a child was found in the middle of Hopkins Road in the pouring rain on Tuesday.
Daycare workers from the nearby Wee Folks Nursery recovered the child unharmed from the roadway; the child was reportedly not under the care of the facility, but the staff allegedly received a call from a mother who lives in area, saying that her child was missing.
Police say the child and mother are being reunited, and there are no charges at this time. The case remains under investigation.
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Woman attempts to burn down rented house, slaps landlord’s son
A businesswoman, Joy Ikechukwu, who allegedly assaulted her landlord’s son, was on Tuesday brought before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court, Lagos. The 40-year-old Ikechukwu, who resides at Alagbado area of Lagos, is facing a three-count charge of breach of peace, assault and damage of property. The woman committed the offences on March 9 at the tenement […]
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Search for man and boy missing in inflatable boat near Ningaloo Reef off WA's Kimberley coast
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A major search and rescue operation is underway for a boy and a man missing off Western Australia's Kimberley coast near Ningaloo Station.
Rescue crews are trying to find the pair, aged 12 and 18, who are on a three-metre inflatable zodiac.
They left South Lefroy Bay about 4:00pm on Tuesday, intending to travel towards Norwegian Bay, police said.
They were expected home about two hours later, but failed to return.
Water Police are co-ordinating the search and are being assisted by Exmouth Volunteer Marine Rescue and various government departments.
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority has sent up its jet to help with the search, and local volunteers are searching the shoreline.
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The Soul Shakers Rhythm Section hosts a night of music featuring several of Northeast Pennsylvania's veteran blues musicians Friday in Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple's Grand Ballroom, 420 N. Washington Ave. The concert starts at 7:30 p.m., and tickets are $20. The band, consisting ofSharon O'Connell , Bill Coleman and Eric Brody , began as a collaboration within New Orleans funk band Mojomo.
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The mental health of children and teenagers is always a concern for parents, and now Laois families and carers can avail of some free expert advice.
Laois Education Centre, on the Block road in Portlaoise, is next week holding free one hour workshops, to give tips to parents, guardians and caregivers who want to learn more about mental health issues for children and young people.
The first workshop will focus on primary school children, and takes place next Wednesday April 26.
A second free session will focus on how to support secondary school children, taking place on Thursday May 11. Both sessions run from 7-8pm.
"The presentation will offer practical tips on how to best support and promote the mental health of all children and is not targeted at children with specific mental health issues," explained Yvonne from the centre.
Booking is essential, contact Yvonne at Laois Education Centre at (057) 8672402 to reserve your place.
Elementary Read-A-Thon
The Cheyenne Elementary students in grades three through six recently held a Read A Thon.
AFP - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned the United States on Monday it was a "partner to bloodshed" after US President Donald Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
"With this recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, it (the United States) has become a partner to this bloodshed. We do not recognize this decision, we will not," he said.
MADISON (WKOW) -- A liberal and conservative pundit both expressed their concerns with the House Republican "American Health Care Act" (AHCA) on this week's edition of Capital City Sunday.
Christian Schneider, conservative columnist for the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, and Jenni Dye, research director of the liberal advocacy group One Wisconsin Now, joined Greg Neumann to discuss the AHCA and President Donald Trump's suggestion he was wiretapped at the order of former President Barack Obama.
Dale Knapp, research director for the Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance, was also on the show to talk about his report that found Wisconsin school districts borrowed a record $1.35 billion for construction projects in 2016.
This edition of Capital City Sunday aired on March 12.
Suspect wanted for intentionally setting fire to an Asheville City school bus.
The investigators with the Asheville Buncombe Arson Task Force reported there were four buses total tampered with at Vance elementary school.
Investigators said the last bus caught fire early Sunday morning then proceeded to catch fire to the awnings of the school.The next day, there was much smoke inside which called for ventilation on the first floor for class today.
After further investigation, the Asheville Fire Department said that the fire was determined to be intentionally set.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Asheville-Buncobme Arson Task force at 232-4548 or Crime Stoppers at 255-5050.
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T-shirts are the only acceptable top in this weird, mixed, humid and sort of hot weather. But why stick with a white tee when you can go tie-dye, green, logo or long-sleeve?
Aspiring potash producer Trigg Mining has been forced to postpone its initial public offering after failing to raise the minimum $4 million from investors.
The company attributed the deferral to “recent weakness in equity markets” but said it would revisit plans for an ASX listing when conditions improved.
Trigg said it would continue to progress its sulphate of potash exploration projects at Laverton Links and Lake Throssell in the Goldfields in the interim.
Managing director Keren Paterson said while it was disappointing to have to defer the IPO and ASX listing, the company’s belief in the fundamental value and potential of its projects had not changed.
On Monday, March 19, at 12.00, the Interfax-Ukraine News Agency's press center will host the press conference titled "Elections of the National Aviation University's (NAU) Rector: Criminal Deal and Falsification." The participants will include Rector of NAU (2008 - 2015), head of the Department of aircraft engines, candidate for the post of rector of NAU Mykola Kulyk; professor of NAU Ivan Dudnyk; NAU professor Yaroslav Kozachok, journalist Mariana Vasylyeva (8/5a Reitarska Street). Registration requires press accreditation.
Plans for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s honeymoon seem to be underway as Canada’s Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge ordered some things that the resort doesn’t normally carry for the newlyweds.
The 6,000 ft “Outlook” cabin is known as the “Royal Retreat” and has been a vacation spot for many royals and celebrities including, King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother who stayed there in 1939, and in June 2005 the current Queen and Prince Philip stayed at the resort.
Hollywood celebrities such as John Travolta, Bill Gates and Anthony Hopkins have all vacationed there, however, there is no word on when the new royal couple will arrive but British and Canadian security will be on hand prior and during their stay. Check out the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge video below. Is it fit for a “Royal Honeymoon”?
If you were a “royal” where would you want to vacation?
U.S. homebuilders are feeling a bit less confident this month, reflecting a dimmer outlook on sales in the months ahead and fewer would-be buyers dropping by builders’ sales offices.
The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo builder sentiment index released Wednesday fell to 65 this month. That’s down two points from a revised reading of 67 in January.
Readings above 50 indicate more builders view sales conditions as good rather than poor. The index has been above 60 since September and reached the highest level in 11 years in December.
The February number falls shy of analyst predictions. They expected the index to hit 68, according to FactSet.
Builders’ view of sales now and over the next six months also fell, as did a gauge of traffic by prospective buyers.
New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) National passenger carrier Air India on Monday said that it will introduce a direct flight from New Delhi to Tel Aviv from March 22.
According to the airline, a 256-seater Boeing 787 Dreamliner will operate the thrice-a-week flight service.
“The launch of the operation to Tel Aviv has witnessed an over whelming response both in India and Israel lending a fillip to tourism besides boosting the trade and industry sector,” the airline said in a statement.
“The flight will also attract travellers from countries further to the east in the Southeast Asia and Australia.The duration of the flight between Delhi and Tel Aviv will be around 2 hours shorter than that taken by Israel’s national carrier El Al, which has direct flights between Tel Aviv and Mumbai.”
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HEPHZIBAH, Ga. (WJBF) — A Richmond County family is thankful to be alive tonight after a stray bullet went through their roof and into their kitchen seconds after the start of 2017.
The Turner family lives on Cougar Court in Hephzibah.
They sent us pictures of the hole in their roof.
They say they heard celebratory gunfire in the area during New Year’s Eve.
Just after midnight, they heard a loud bang in their kitchen.
That’s when they noticed the hole in their roof and the bullet on their kitchen floor.
Two members of the family had just left the kitchen minutes earlier while they were getting a snack.
Investigators took the bullet as evidence and are trying to figure out who shot it.
Deputies say if you shoot a gun into the air, you could be charged with a misdemeanor and face a fine of $1,000, or worse if someone is injured or killed.
The Turner family has a GoFundMe Page up to help them repair the roof damage.
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Wynn re-signed with the Giants on Monday, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.
Wynn's one-year deal will keep the Richmond native in New York for at least the 2018 season. Although Wynn serves primarily as a backup, the Giants feel comfortable with the 27-year-old's versatility to play both inside and outside. With a new defensive scheme and switch to an attacking 3-4 defense, New York will need all the help it can get from a deep front seven.
Based on research from IRI, Nielsen and other sources, retailers are already capitalizing on consumers' interest in healthier snacks. Whether it's lower calories, natural ingredients or meatless options, health-conscious shoppers are making an impact on the sales mix of convenience stores.
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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Televangelist Pat Robertson is recovering after suffering an embolic stroke.
In an online news release, The Christian Broadcasting Network, which Robertson founded, says he was rushed to the nearest stroke center Friday after a family member recognized the onset of symptoms.
The release says that within minutes of receiving clot-busting drugs, Robertson was awake, responsive and able to move all his limbs.
The Virginia-based network says 87-year-old Robertson is alert and expected to make a full recovery.
In addition to founding The Christian Broadcasting Network, Robertson hosts its flagship show “The 700 Club.”
PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) – The toxicology report has been released from Tiger Woods’ DUI arrest in May.
The report, released Monday, reveals the golfer had taken hydrocodone and hydrophone, which are two opioid pain medication, alprazolam, for anxiety and panic disorders, zolpidem, a sedative prescribed for insomnia, and THC, the active ingredient in marijuana.
Woods pleaded guilty last week to reckless driving and agreed to enter a diversion program.
It is not known is Woods had prescriptions for all of the medications.
Medical marijuana is legal in Florida.
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The city temperature on Tuesday crossed 40 degree Celsius with Lohegaon recording a maximum of 41.2 degree Celsius.
Tuesday also saw the city recording the lowest minimum temperature in the state at 18.2 degree Celsius. The highest maximum temperature in the state was recorded in Parbhani at 44.1 degree Celsius.
As per predictions released by India Meteorological Department (IMD), the maximum temperature in the city is expected to drop by close to two degree Celsius till April 30.
"On Tuesday, Pune recorded a maximum temperature of 39.7 degree Celsius while Lohegaon recorded a maximum temperature of 41.2 degrees. On April 26 and April 27, the maximum temperature in the city is expected to be around 39 degree Celsius, which is expected to drop to 38 degree Celsius from April 28 to April 30," said IMD officials.
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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. — A driver was taken into custody after crashing while fleeing from police in Chesterfield County.
The driver, who was wanted for grand larceny, crashed his vehicle near the area of Iron Bridge Road and Kingsland Road and taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries, according to police.
A Chesterfield Police officer involved in the crash was not hurt.
The crash closed westbound Iron Bridge Road, at Kingsland Road, Monday afternoon.
Charges were pending against the driver, police said.
This is a developing story. Witnesses can send news tips and photos here.
A man burnt to death in Touwsranten, near Wilderness, on Wednesday morning, the George Municipality has confirmed.
The city's fire brigade responded to multiple shacks ablaze in Begonia Street, after being called out at 04:50, municipality spokesperson Debra Sauer said.
"The fire was contained and extinguished. The burned body of one male was found among the debris," she said.
The victim was in his mid-20s.
No other injuries were reported.
Sauer said 34 people had to be relocated.
"The number of inhabitants in the shacks were 15, 12 and seven people respectively. According to information received, there was only one child under the age of 5 years with the occupants that were relocated," she confirmed.
"Officials from the housing department were on the scene, and informed us that arrangements for the people have been made to temporarily house them at the community hall."
The cause of the fire was not yet known.
Police are investigating.
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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has condemned “racist violence and hate,” responding to events in Charlottesville, Virginia, over the weekend as pressure continues to mount on U.S. President Donald Trump to specifically criticize the actions of white nationalist groups. Violence broke out at a white supremacist rally in Charlottesville on Saturday, as groups including the Ku…
Truck was last seen on Wednesday at Liquor Depot
Port Alberni RCMP are looking for a green 1999 Ford F250 diesel pickup truck, as it was taken without the owner’s consent.
The truck was last seen between 1 and 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 14 at The Liquor Depot store on Johnston Rd.
The truck is described as a short box pickup with an extended cab. It also has an attached front end winch with LED lights on either side of it. The truck is lifted a few inches and bears the BC licence plate 8384 EC.
Anyone who knows the whereabouts of this truck or the person operating it is asked to contact the Port Alberni RCMP at 250-723-2424 or Alberni Valley Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart keeps the ball from Dallas Mavericks guard Deron Williams during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas, Monday, Feb. 13, 2017. Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart keeps the ball from Dallas Mavericks guard Deron Williams during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas, Monday, Feb. 13, 2017.
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Murray said he still deals with general soreness in his surgically repaired ankle, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
This is at least the second time this season that Murray has mentioned the lingering effects of his March ankle surgery. Of course, it was a much bigger concern when he talked about the ankle in early October, at which point he'd taken only 14 carries for 38 yards in four games. He's since emerged as the more reliable half of a split backfield with Jerick McKinnon, averaging 3.9 yards per carry on 15.7 totes per game (60.9 yards) since Dalvin Cook suffered a torn ACL in Week 4. Given that Murray hasn't been listed on the injury report recently, his ankle doesn't seem like a major concern heading into a Week 15 home matchup with an injury-riddled Cincinnati defense. He'll try to bounce back from a nine-carry, 14-yard showing in Sunday's 31-24 loss to the Panthers.
STELLA — More than a year after construction work began, the first turbine towers are starting to be assembled on Amherst Island.
Components for the project’s 27 turbines have been moving onto the island from the mainland yard.
The island’s roads, particularly the Second Concession Road and the Stella 40 Foot Road, are busy with dump trucks and other construction vehicles moving materials and equipment.
Construction of the project began in December 2016 with the construction of docks on the island and mainland and was followed by the building of an island string area, batch cement factory and access roads into turbine sites.
Currently, construction work, including turbine assembly, site preparation and roadwork, is taking place along the Second Concession, Stella 40 Foot Road, and South Shore Road.
Metropolitan Police Department homicide detectives investigate a stabbing that left one person dead early Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017, near Whitney and East Tropicana avenues. Metropolitan Police Department homicide detectives investigate a stabbing that left one person dead early Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017, near Whitney and East Tropicana avenues.
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Women from the Canadian military are heading to Jordan within the next six months to help train a new team of all-female soldiers in the Jordanian army.
A trio of white Ibises, otherwise known as 'bin chickens', brought traffic to a halt on Wednesday while crossing the street.
A video taken by a passing driver in Margate, Brisbane, shows the 'bin chickens' walking across a zebra crossing in a line.
Vehicles can be seen waiting patiently as the tiny pedestrians hobble along.
A trio of white Ibises, otherwise known as 'bin chickens', brought traffic to a halt on Wednesday while crossing the street (pictured)
'Bin chickens' have a bare, black head and legs and white feathers, often marred by dirt.
The white Ibis is seen throughout Australia's east coast.
The animal has become well-known for its dedication to hunting scraps.
NEGLECTED: One of the dogs found on a farm in El Ejido, Almeria
GUARDIA CIVIL officers have arrested a man after 19 neglected dogs were found on a farm in El Ejido, Almeria.
Two of the dogs were found lifeless and were being devoured by the rest.
The remainder of the animals had a clear signs of starvation.
The surviving dogs have been transferred to an animal protection association in Almeria in a bid to save their lives.
In addition the Guardia Civil also recovered a stolen van from the property.
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HIGH POINT, N.C. — Jahaad Proctor had 20 points, seven rebounds and five assists on Saturday night and High Point pulled away in the middle of the second half for a 67-56 win over Campbell.
The Panthers (11-12, 6-6 Big South) took the lead for good early in a 22-5 run that was capped at 54-39 on Andre Fox's free throw with 7:14 left.
The Fighting Camels (12-12, 6-6) got as close as 60-52 on Marcus Burk's layup with 52 seconds to go, but Brandon Kamga answered with a dunk, converted into a 3-point play, and High Point made all four of its free throws from there.
Campbell led by as many as seven in the first half. High Point rallied with a 17-2 run that spanned halftime before Campbell scored 10 straight to take its last lead at 34-32.
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LONDON -- British police are investigating six claims of sexual assault or assault by Academy Award-winning actor Kevin Spacey, three more than previously disclosed.
British media reported earlier this year that London's Metropolitan Police force was investigating allegations against the former "House of Cards" star.
Police in Britain don't name suspects until they are charged. Asked about Spacey, the force did not identify him by name but said Wednesday that detectives were investigating allegations of sexual assault alleged to have taken place in London's Westminster borough in 1996 and the western England city of Gloucester in 2013.
The force says three other complaints of sexual assault and one of assault by the same suspect have been made.
Spacey was artistic director of London's Old Vic theatre for 11 years until 2015.
Sexual Harassment Allegations Against Harvey Weinstein Go Back 3 Decades NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Kim Masters, host at KCRW and editor at large at The Hollywood Reporter, about the allegations against Weinstein that The New York Times reported.
Max and Leroy are sent to find out if a young girl who disappeared during a haunted hayride was the result of paranormal activity or something more benign.
From left: Spanish Court's Chris Issa, with Cable and Wireless's Renee Wong-Brissett, Craig Schnoor and Andrew Fazio. The St Lucian team of Lorine St Jules and Lorne Charles of Marigot Beach Club, with Erwin Louisy of Barefoot Holidays.
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Job seekers looking to work in the hospitality industry should mark their calendars for Thursday.
Hospitality Staff is interviewing candidates to fill positions for banquet servers, banquet houseperson, and culinary professionals.
Applicants should bring their resume and come prepared for an interview.
The event will be on Thursday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m at SC Works Charleston located at 1930 Hanahan Road, Suite 200 in North Charleston.
For more information go to www.scworks.org and review job orders 720942, 720943, and 720946.
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3:43 Highlights: Demetrius Crosby’s 35 points helps Foss fend off Renton for 2A SPSL title Pause
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2:36 Highlights: Wilson holds off Spanaway Lake’s late rally for 70-65 win on senior night
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Judge Roy Moore’s lead is widening on the eve of the Alabama Senate race.
His lead over Mountain Brook Democrat Doug Jones is by at least five percentage points, according to the most recent polls.
Two polls, one by the Trafalgar Group and the other by Gravis, show Moore leading by as much as five points.
The polls come just ahead of tomorrow’s election and about four weeks after Moore was alleged to have had sexual contact with several teenage girls in the 1970s.
The allegations have been denied by Moore.
A rash of car break-ins have struck Salisbury residents over the last few days, according to Salisbury police reports. The break-ins happened in the 700 block of South Main, 1000 block of Ashwood Place, 1000 block of Oakmont Court, 1800 block of Woodbridge Drive, 1700 block of Hampshire Court, 300 block of Bendix Drive, 600 block of Statesville Boulevard, 200 block of Faith Road, 700 block of Holmes Street, and on Water Street.
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Team NZ boss Grant Dalton says making America's Cup coverage accessible was a priority for the team - 'Wherever you are in the country, you’ll be able to watch it'
The America's Cup holders are delighted Kiwis around the country will be able to watch defence in 2021.
ISTANBUL (AP) — The head of the Turkish soccer federation says the country will bid to host the 2024 European Championship.
Federation president Yildirim Demiroren says Turkey will formally submit its bid on March 2, its fourth effort to host the European Championship.
Turkey had bid to host the final games of Euro 2020 but later withdrew its application saying it would concentrate efforts on 2024.
Demiroren says “Turkey is the only country in Europe and in the world to have invested in 32 stadiums in the past few years … We believe that this time, as the (federation) and the people, we deserve to win this.”
Florida Forest Service is working a fire in the area of Interstate 4, State Road 417 and State Road 192 Tuesday night.
According to FFS, the fire is 60 percent contained at 40 acres as of 9:05 p.m. and is being called the "Triangle" brush fire.
Authorities say drivers should use "extreme caution" due to smoke possibly impacting the roads.
Updates will be released as they become available.
We like to keep up with the South African Parliament…because they always bring it.
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Business resumes for Gambia’s national team next month with the Central African Republic the opponents in an exhibition game.
The tie, to be staged at the country’s 30,000 capacity stadium in Bakau, brings the Scorpions back to action following their last activity in November against Morocco’s CHAN team.
Swiss-based Assan Ceesay won it for Sang Ndong’s charges with a brace. The Atlas Lions planned a comeback but their efforts were fended off by the experimental Gambian outfit resulting to a 2-1 score.
March 24’s game is part of the scorpions’ effort to continue their newfound winning form ahead the Afcon 2019 qualifier fixture against a strong Algerian side.
Gambia began the campaign on abysmal footing losing its first encounter 1-0 to Benin.
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The Chrysalis Inn & Spa presented its June donation of $1,940 to Lydia Place.
Lydia Place was founded in 1989 and is committed to disrupting the cycle of homelessness, and has made a commitment to ending family homelessness in Whatcom County by 2020. The donation from The Chrysalis will go to the nonprofit’s general fund.
The Chrysalis has given more than $10,000 to Whatcom County nonprofits since February, when owner Mike Keenan started donating one percent of monthly spa revenues.
For more information, visit www.thechrysalisinn.com.
NBC News' Kelly O'Donnell reports on the struggle within the White House to clean up the President’s initial response to what happened in Charlottesville.
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He will start at the Chinese firm in May or June and continues to be based in Hong Kong, the sources said. Just as he did in UBS, Li will work on the syndication of IPOs and accelerated bookbuilds in his new job.
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Happy Monday! Here's the round up to start the week.
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Bungou Stray Dork: In fighting for net neutrality, focus on tactics that will actually work.
Politics Plus: The attack on DACA undermines US intelligence-gathering.
The Carpentariat: Don't over-interpret the Alabama Senate race.
Booman Tribune: Mueller has the Trumplings in the White house feeling pretty jumpy -- and that in itself is revealing.
Bonus link: If Jesus appears on toast, what appears on a meat sandwich?
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Jerry Sandusky's adult son is in a Pennsylvania jail, awaiting a hearing next week on charges he pressured one teenage girl to send him naked photos and asked her teen sister to give him oral sex. Jeffrey Sandusky, 41, faces 14 counts, including solicitation of statutory sexual assault and solicitation of involuntary deviate sexual intercourse.
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BEDFORD, Ky. (WTVQ) – State Police are looking for a man they say walked into a medical clinic in Bedford Tuesday morning, shot a woman to death and drove off.
Investigators say the victim was 38-year old Lora Cable, of Milton.
State Police have identified the man who reportedly shot her at ‘You First Medical’ as 45-year old Timothy Riddle, of Milton.
Investigators say after the deadly shooting, Riddle left in a tan 2002 Mazda Protégé 4-door sedan.
No word yet on the relationship between Cable and Riddle.
State Police say Riddle is considered armed and dangerous. They say he’s 6’3,” with blue eyes and sandy blonde hair.
The public is asked to not make any contact with Riddle and to provide any information on his whereabouts to Kentucky State Police Post 5 Campbellsburg.
Tips from the public may be left at 502-532-6362 or 1-800-222-5555.
DAYTON, Ohio — The end was near, but never did Manhattan expect the end to come so soon. Two days away from a chance at pulling the biggest shocker in...
Matt Boyd's second start of the 2017 season could hardly have gone any better. He pitched six shutout innings against the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday, allowing just one hit and striking out six to boot.
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* Q2 NET LOSS FLAT AT 0.2 MILLION ZLOTYS Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
Toronto-based folk musicians the Young Novelists and Pittsburgh's Brad Yoder play the Unitarian meetinghouse Saturday night. In just one year as a regularly scheduled feature on this planet, the Earth Room Concert Series at Lincroft's Unitarian Universalist Congregation has managed to make a big noise - in its own relatively quiet, intimately scaled fashion.
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A daily morning look at the financial stories you need to know to start the day.
STOCKS/ECONOMY
-Stock futures are a bit down after Thursday's solid gains. The big news is the September jobs report coming out this morning. Because of Hurricanes Irma and Harvey, only 90,000 net new jobs are expected to have been created. The yield on the 10-year treasury note is back up to 2.36 percent.
OIL/ENERGY
-U.S. crude prices are down about 1 percent but holding to the $50 a barrel level. Gasoline prices fell another penny overnight to $2.51 a gallon, national average.
-The Trump administration is working on a plan to undo the added restrictions on power plants imposed by the Obama administration.
A Murrells Inlet man won a prize of $250,000 in the South Carolina lottery, and cried. (Source: South Carolina Education Lottery)
COLUMBIA, SC (WMBF) – A Murrells Inlet man won a prize of $250,000 in the South Carolina lottery, and cried.
According to an SC Lottery news release, the man was on the way to work when he stopped at the Markette Store number 21 at 4584 Highway 17 South. Along with his coffee, he bought a Ca$h Blast! scratch-off ticket and few minutes into his workday, he called to ask off the rest of the day.
“He was in tears when he got home,” said his wife. “He told me: ‘We are going to Columbia right now.’”
The couple will use the money to pay off their house.
“And we are going to take a trip, one that we’ve wanted to take for a long time,” said the winner.
There are two top prizes of $250,000 remaining in the $10 Ca$h Blast! game, at odds of one in 660,000. The Markette store will receive a commission of $2,500 for selling the claimed ticket.
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CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Reds traded right-hander Dylan Floro and a minor league pitcher to the Los Angeles Dodgers for two minor league pitchers on Wednesday.
The Reds also optioned utility player Brandon Dixon to Triple-A Louisville and recalled Tanner Rainey and Cody Reed from Louisville to bolster a depleted bullpen.
The Dodgers sent James Marinan and Anerurys Zabala to the Reds for Floro, Zach Neal and international signing bonus pool space. Marinan will report to Billings of the rookie-level Pioneer League and Zabala to Single-A Dayton.
Floro was 3-2 with a 2.72 earned-run average in 25 relief appearances this season with Cincinnati.
Rainey has no record in five previous stints with the Reds this season. Reed has spent the entire season with the Bats.
Dixon hit .219 with a home run and two runs batted in over 29 games, including 2-for-8 with two RBIs as a pinch-hitter.
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Aug 13 (Gracenote) - Result from the Supercoppa TIM Final match on Sunday Final Sunday, August 13 Juventus - Lazio 2-3 (halftime: 0-1)
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LEWISBURG, Pa. — Zach Thomas scored 20 points and Stephen Brown scored 14 and Bucknell beat Lafayette 74-59 on Saturday night.
Bucknell used an 8-0 run that started with Thomas' 3-pointer and ended with his layup and the Bison stretched their lead to 30-21 with 7:03 before intermission. Later, Alex Petrie's 3 and pair of free throws reduced Lafayette's deficit to three before Thomas ended the half with a pair of free throws and a 39-34 lead.
The Bison (17-8, 11-1 Patriot League) emerged from the break with Thomas, Bruce Moore and Kimbal Mackenzie making 3s on Bucknell's first three possessions for a 14-point lead. Lafayette got back in it with an 11-0 run as the Bison went five minutes without a score and trailed 48-45. Bucknell went on an 11-0 run as Lafayette went scoreless for almost seven minutes and were up 59-45 and led by double figures the rest of the way.
Nana Foulland added 10 points for Bucknell, which committed just seven turnovers.
2016 has been an amazing year for Docker and the container industry. We had 3 major releases of Docker engine this year , and tremendous increase in usage. The community has been following along and contributing amazing Docker resources to help you learn and get hands-on experience. Here’s some of the top read and viewed content for the year:
Releases
Of course releases are always really popular, particularly when they fit requests we had from the community. In particular, we had:
Docker for Mac & Docker for Windows Beta and GA release blog posts, and the video
Read the entire article here, Top Docker content of 2016
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TDOT announces lane closure Thursday on I-40 in Madison County
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Transportation has announced a temporary lane closure happening Thursday, June 15, on Interstate 40 westbound.
The closure will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at mile marker 87.4 on the inside lane for the cleanup of a diesel spill in the median, according to a TDOT release.
MIDDLETOWN, Pa. (WHTM) – A Treasure Hunt lottery ticket sold in York County is one of two that will split a jackpot of $370,000 from Monday’s drawing.
The ticket was sold at Royal Farms at 933 Broad Street in Delta, the Pennsylvania lottery announced. The other winning ticket was sold at a Giant food store in Easton.
Both tickets matched all five numbers drawn – 6, 7, 12, 18 and 26 – to win $185,292 minus taxes.
The jackpot is a record for the Treasure Hunt game that debuted in 2007.
The prizes must be claimed and the tickets validated before winners can be identified.
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Tech Sgt. Ronald Gowen, a 387th Air Expeditionary Squadron logistician, left, helps Staff Sgt. Dylan Collins, a 386th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron aerial porter, right, with securing a mine-resistant ambush-protected vehicle in the cargo area of a C-17 Globemaster III at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia Nov. 4, 2016. Gowen is currently embedded with the 386th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron as he awaits transfer to a joint unit.
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Quick Draw Evening' game
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Indiana Lottery's "Quick Draw Evening" game were:
01-11-17-19-20-22-25-28-38-39-41-48-50-60-63-66-69-70-71-79, BE: 71
(one, eleven, seventeen, nineteen, twenty, twenty-two, twenty-five, twenty-eight, thirty-eight, thirty-nine, forty-one, forty-eight, fifty, sixty, sixty-three, sixty-six, sixty-nine, seventy, seventy-one, seventy-nine; BE: seventy-one)
“Rangers this morning searched coastline on the western side of Golden Bay to as far along the inner side of Farewell Spit as it was possible to go and no stranded live whales were seen,” the department said in a statement.
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Police have been called after a man was seen on the roof of a building in Heywood.
Officers were called to reports of a disturbance on Middleton Road, at around 10am on Monday morning.
When they arrived to the scene they discovered a man on the roof of a building.
Specially trained police negotiators are currently speaking with the man at the scene.
Middleton Road, at the junction of Magdala Street, has been closed as a precaution.
2 South African communities issue quit notice to Nigerians
The Nigeria Union in South Africa on Wednesday accused two communities in that country of ordering Nigerians residing within their territories to leave. The President of the union, Mr Ikechukwu Anyene, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on telephone from Pretoria that the Kuruman community in Northern Cape Province gave Nigerians till Friday to leave. Anyene also said that the Klaafontein community, Extension 5, Johannesburg, directed landlords not to renew the rent of Nigerians in the area.
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BASSFIELD, Miss. (WJTV) — The Bassfield Fire Department’s chief has died.
The Mississippi State Fire Marshal posted on its Facebook page that Bill Matthews had passed away.
Chief Matthews died Tuesday evening working a brush fire in Jefferson Davis County.
Several members of the community have posted comments about Chief Matthews and are asking for prayer for his family and the fire department.
EUGENE, Ore. — Two Oregon pot shops say they’re getting harassed for having a similar name to another marijuana business owned by a white nationalist.
The Register-Guard reports that Oregon Growers Analytical, known as OG Analytical, is a state-accredited marijuana testing lab, whose owner has been linked to white pride events and neo-Nazi groups.
Now, two other pot businesses, Eugene OG in Eugene and OG Collective in Salem, say they’ve gotten harassed by phone for the name mix-up.
Those businesses say they have nothing to do with OG Analytical.
Days earlier, OG Analytical’s Bethany Sherman issued a statement saying she’s not a neo-Nazi but that she was proud to be white.
Sherman also said she would resign and sell the company she founded, which verifies pot potency and pesticide contamination.
Information from: The Register-Guard
Rob Gronkowski’s “press conference” at Monster Energy Supercross on Saturday is generating quite the buzz across mainstream media. Mainly because Gronk has yet to announce whether he intends to return to the football next year, but whatever, it’s still cool to see his appearance across SportsCenter and other outlets.
Yesterday, Fox Sports pit reporter Jenny Taft went on The Herd with Colin Cowherd to talk Gronk and SX.
: Versatile actor Bhagwan Tiwari says his character in the upcoming film Babumoshai Bandookbaaz is his most favourite.Bhagwan, who has worked in films like Raees and Masaan, will be seen essaying the role of a Superintendent of police (SP).Talking about his character, Bhagwan said: "This is one of my favourite characters I have played on the screen so far. I have put in a lot of effort in minute detailing of my character. From finalising my look in the film to meeting the SP of my hometown for getting in sync with my role, I have done it all."The actor says coming from a theatre background he has always "tried to do justice to the roles I play on screen".Bhagwan is currently seen in the show Ghulaam on Life OK.
Ennis will come off the bench in Friday's game against Brooklyn, Mike Trudell of Lakers.com reports.
Ennis has started the past few games for the Lakers but he's being benched in favor of Josh Hart for Friday's game. Expect Ennis to see his minutes reduced slightly now that he's coming off the bench.
Britain’s beekeepers are turning to technology to prevent aggressive Asian hornets destroying their colonies.
In a first successful trial, experts at the University of Exeter attached tracking devices to the backs of the voracious hornets and then followed them back to their nests.
The project, which was carried out southern France and Jersey, found five previously undiscovered nest, which were then destroyed to protect nearby hives.
Asian hornets are spreading rapidly in Jersey and have also been reported in southern England, the home counties and even north west England.
A single nest can contain 6,000 hornets and each can devour up to 50 honey bees in a day, but they are notoriously difficult to find.
New Delhi: Australian batsman Adam Voges was in the middle of one of the most bizarre incidents that took place in cricket during the BBL encounter between Perth Scorchers and Sydney Thunder.
The 37-year-old was stretched outside the crease while attempting a sweep shot but saw the ball going directly in the hands of the wicket keeper Jay Lenton. The excited Lenton probably thought that Voges had edged the ball and started appealing for a caught behind before noticing the the batsman was also out of his crease.
Voges, who got injured during the stretch while attempting the shot, had put his hand back in the crease before the wicket keeper could dislodge the bails.
Here's the video of the incident:-
Voges might have survived being given out after the decision was forwarded to the third umpire, but he still had to leave the field after incurring a groin-injury.
For Huntsville's Director of Urban Development Shane Davis and his team, 2017 is starting out on a high note. On Thursday the Huntsville City Council gave the approval for Madison Square Mall to be torn down, and construction on MidCity to begin.
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LEE COUNTY, AL (WTVM) – An Opelika man has died in a single-car accident Tuesday night.
The accident happened around 8:15 p.m. CT in the 4300 block of Alabama Hwy 169.
According to Lee County Coroner Bill Harris, Alton Lamar Watson, 54, has died from his injuries. Watson was airlifted and later died at the Midtown Medical Center in Columbus, GA Wednesday morning at 3:45 a.m. CT.
He suffered multiple blunt force impact injuries.
Watson was a passenger in a car that was traveling north on Alabama Hwy. 169 when it left the roadway and overturned, partially ejecting Watson from the vehicle. It is reported that Watson was not wearing a seatbelt.
Alcohol, speed, and drugs are suspected to be a factor in the accident.
The accident remains under investigation by the Lee County Coroner’s Office and Alabama State Troopers.
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Louisville senior running back Jeremy Smith plans to transfer after sustaining a season-ending foot injury in September.
Cardinals spokesman Rocco Gasparro said Monday night in a text message that coach Bobby Petrino granted Smith's request for a release to transfer. Louisville's top returning rusher entering this season played one game and was injured in practice two days before the team faced defending national champion Clemson.
The 6-foot-2, 224-pound Smith transferred from Fresno City Community College after one season and rushed for 270 yards and three touchdowns as a sophomore. He had 382 yards rushing in 2016 and ranked third on the team with eight TDs.
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Monroe County paramedics help Marcos Huete-Hernandez into an ambulance April 27 after he crashed his bicycle on Stock Island. He is now charged with criminal re-entry to the United States in federal court. Sheriff’s Office
Lakeside Park Beach in Port Dalhousie is looking like a beach again. After high water levels and flooding in the spring damaged the beach area and left it unusable for much of the season, people were back Monday enjoying a warm August afternoon of sunbathing, swimming and building sand castles.
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NYON, Switzerland (AP) — Europa League final host Lyon is at risk of a one-season ban from UEFA competitions after more fan disorder.
UEFA says it has charged Lyon for incidents including "racist behavior" and "crowd disturbances" at a Europa League home game against CSKA Moscow on Thursday. Lyon was eliminated from the competition and lost the chance to reach the final at home.
The French club could be barred from Europe when UEFA makes a judgment on the case.
Last April, UEFA put Lyon on two-year probation after fan disorder delayed a Europa League quarterfinal match against Besiktas.
Lyon is currently fourth in France, competing with third-place Marseille to play in the qualifying rounds of the Champions League or the group stage of the Europa League.
Three people were shot at killed at a Wisconsin drag racing track on Sunday night.
Police and emergency crews respond to shooting at drag race track in Kenosha County.
It happened at Great Lakes Dragaway in Kenosha County around 7 p.m. Roughly 5,000 people were there for an event.
Witnesses say the victims were standing near the concessions stand when the suspect walked up and shot them at very close range. Police believe the victims are from Illinois.
"It's a difficult situation and I'd feel a lot better, if there's a way to feel better about this, if we had the suspect in custody," said Sheriff David Beth. "So, that is still a work in progress and I look forward to this person being caught."
Investigators are still searching for that suspect and trying to piece together exactly what happened.
Police: Suspect sought in fatal shooting of man in apartment
PHOENIX (AP) — Phoenix police say a suspect is being sought in the fatal shooting of a man in an apartment Tuesday morning.
Sgt. Mercedes Fortune says the male suspect drove off in a four-door silver vehicle with minor collision damage to its right side.
The incident occurred on the 1700 block of West Mountain View Road near North 19th and West Dunlap avenues.
Additional information was not released.
A Twitter user, @MaryamS1968 has accused the Nigerian Army of allegedly kidnapping her daughter over a year ago.
In a tweet on Monday, Maryam Sani, said, “More than a year after, my only daughter Fatima is still under captivity. She was abducted by the Nigerian Army since 13th December, 2015.”
More than a year after, my only daughter Fatima is still under captivity. She was abducted by @HQNigerianArmy since 13th December, 2015. pic.twitter.com/xifmw8Bqql — Maryam Sani (@MaryamS1968) January 2, 2017
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Toronto police say a fire that ruined a children’s playground at an elementary school in the Don Mills neighborhood is being investigated as a case of arson.
Shortly before 2 a.m. Friday, police and firefighters were called to Norman Ingram Public School on Duncairn Road near Don Mills Road after receiving reports about a fire.
Emergency crews arrived to find the structure engulfed in flames.
Despite efforts to salvage the playground, police say it was completely destroyed by the fire.
“The area is sparsely travelled by pedestrians and traffic at the hour,” Toronto police wrote in a release on Friday.
“Anyone in the area who may have seen or heard any suspicious activity between 1 a.m. and 2:30 a.m. is asked to call police.”
Investigators are also asking residents with surveillance cameras to review their footage during the same time period to look for any “suspicious activity or vehicles.”
ISRO launched a record 104 satellites on a single rocket from Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh
Sriharikota (Andhra Pradesh): India's space agency ISRO launched a record 104 satellites on a single rocket from the Sriharikota spaceport in Andhra Pradesh today. If it's a success, India will become the first country to carry so many satellites in a single mission. The Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle PSLV-C37 is the star of what has been described as an incredible step for the country's space programme. It tore into the sky at 9.28 am, breaking free of the earth's gravitational pull with a growl. The countdown began 28 hours ago, says ISRO or the Indian Space Research Organisation.
You’ve had plenty to say for yourself of late and because a lot of it was critical of people in positions of power you must expect some kind of backlash. You are entitled to your views and opinions, of course, but they don’t exist in a vacuum.
A Somali police officer says a suicide car bomber detonated an explosives-laden vehicle at a security checkpoint near Mogadishu's international airport, killing at least three people. Capt.
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May 3 Intercontinental Exchange Inc, which owns the New York Stock Exchange, on Wednesday reported a rise in first-quarter earnings, helped by higher futures volumes and data sales.
Net income attributable to the exchange and clearing house operator rose to $502 million, or 84 cents per share, from $369 million, or 62 cents per share, a year earlier.
(Reporting by John McCrank in New York)
LAS VEGAS (AP) - UNLV has hired Desiree Reed-Francois as its next athletic director, making her the first Hispanic female AD at the Football Bowl Subdivision.
Reed-Francois‘ hiring, announced Monday, will be effective June 1. She replaces Tina Kunzer-Murphy, who is stepping down at the end of the academic school year to work for the UNLV Foundation.
The 45-year-old Reed-Francois has been the deputy athletic director at Virginia Tech since 2014 and was the interim athletic director at Cincinnati for five months earlier that year. She spent two years as senior associate athletic director at Cincinnati and has a nearly two-decade sports administration career with stops in Tennessee, Fresno State, Santa Clara, San Jose State, California and San Francisco.
Reed-Francois was a rower while attending UCLA.
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IC Police investigating home invasion and assault Hunter 4/18/17 Iowa City police are investigating a reported home invasion and sexual assault that happened over the weekend. According to officials, the sole female occupant of a home in the Grant Wood neighborhood reported that she was assaulted in her house by a male suspect in the early morning hours.
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Posted: Feb 02, 2018 3:05 PMUpdated: Feb 02, 2018 3:07 PM
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A Bartlesville man involved in a local shooting will not have his bond reduced.
Michael Livingston appeared in Washington County Court Friday morning where his request was deferred to Judge Curtis DeLapp who originally set the bond.
Reportedly, attorneys wanted the bond reduced for treatment, but prosecutors say that Livingston is a danger to the public. However, Livingston will be allowed to attend his mothers funeral on Saturday with accompaniment by the Sheriff's Office.
Some family members and NAACP representatives were scheduled to hold a news conference on Friday afternoon, but that meeting has been moved to Tuesday at 1:30.
Police probing discovery of explosive device at truck stop
PENDLETON, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky authorities are investigating how an explosive device wound up in a trash can at a truck stop in Henry County.
Kentucky State Police say an employee of the truck stop contacted authorities Sunday after seeing what appeared to be a 6-inch-long pipe bomb in a trash can outside the store.
State police say the building was evacuated and the surrounding area was cordoned off as a safety precaution. Police say the device later was "rendered safe" and the truck stop reopened.
Police say they have opened a case for use of a weapon of mass destruction, which is a felony. Police say no suspects have been identified.
– A new #1 contender for the WWE Championship will be determined next week on Smackdown. Daniel Bryan announced on Tuesday night’s Talking Smack that with Randy Orton refusing his title shot against Wyatt at WrestleMania, a new #1 contenders will be determined in a battle royal.
Also set for next week is a Falls Count Anywhere match between Nikki Bella and Natalya. Smackdown takes place in Ontario, California next Tuesday and airs live on USA Network.
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STONY POINT, N.Y. -- A 53-year-old New Jersey bicyclist was killed Saturday morning after crashing on a steep hill in Rockland County, N.Y., according to a report.
Hilario Galvez, of New Milford, was among eight cyclists riding north on Buckberg Road in Tomkins Cove when he lost apparently lost control of the bike and went off the road into the woods, LoHud.com reported.
No other bicycles or cars were involved.
Police are investigating, though nothing suspicious is suspected.
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The comedian gave Andy a very rude awakening when he surprised him with a special edition of his ‘Midnight Gameshow’, in aid of Sport Relief .
As brilliant as he is at tennis, Andy Murray isn’t exactly famed for his sense of humour, so Michael McIntyre must have been feeling particularly brave when he selected the sports star as the victim in his latest prank.
Fans of Michael’s ‘Big Show’ will be familiar with the sketch, which sees him creep into the bedrooms of (specially selected) sleeping members of public, before flicking on the lights and enlisting them as surprise contestants in an impromptu gameshow.
And, in aid of this year’s Sport Relief appeal, Michael has filmed a celebrity special featuring Andy.
In a preview of the segment, which airs in full as part of this Friday’s (23 March) telethon, the tennis pro isn’t exactly overjoyed to see Michael standing at the end of his bed.
Watch Andy get the shock of his life in the video below...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Birmingham Police are on the scene of what could possibly be a shooting at the Discount Meat Market at 1836 Jefferson Avenue Southwest, according to those at the scene.
Several vehicles from the department are at the scene and at this time, it is an active investigation. There is no official word on the situation from the department at this time.
WIAT will bring you more information as it becomes available.
× School year begins for thousands of KC students, cheered on by a lively crowd
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — School started for thousands of metro students on Monday. Kansas City, Mo., public schools opened, with help from the Kansas City Chiefs.
KC Wolf, Chiefs Cheerleaders, Rumble Drum Line and the Chiefs Community Caring team were at Central High School to cheer on staff and students who were settling in to their new classrooms and new school year. The group were also scheduled to stop at Central Academy of Excellence and Central Middle School.
They will do a large pep rally in front of each school.
Americorps will also be attending.
The program launched in 2015 as a way to bring full-time tutors and mentors to several schools in the KCPS school district.
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Animal’s name: Leo
Animal ID: 109210/Cal28765
Gender, breed: Male domestic shorthair
Age: About 4 years old
Color: Brown tabby
About the animal: Leo came to the shelter as a stray. He loves curling up in his cat bed. Leo is neutered, litter box-trained, up to date on shots and dewormed, but not great with kids.
Agency: Ramona Humane Society
Location: 690 Humane Way, San Jacinto
Information: 951-654-8002 or ramonahumanesociety@yahoo.com
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UK police probing 6 assault claims against Kevin Spacey
LONDON (AP) — British police are investigating six claims of sexual assault or assault by Academy Award-winning actor Kevin Spacey, three more than previously disclosed.
British media reported earlier this year that London's Metropolitan Police force was investigating allegations against the former "House of Cards" star.
Police in Britain don't name suspects until they are charged. Asked about Spacey, the force did not identify him by name but said Wednesday that detectives were investigating allegations of sexual assault alleged to have taken place in London's Westminster borough in 1996 and the western England city of Gloucester in 2013.
The force says three other complaints of sexual assault and one of assault by the same suspect have been made.
Spacey was artistic director of London's Old Vic theater for 11 years until 2015.
Spokane, Wash. A Spokane mom saw a sign on Wednesday afternoon that made her and her daughter cringe “My kid was disturbed she thought it was gross and creepy and she really felt like he didn't have the right to do that,” said Betsy. Betsy said the man was laughing and smiling while holding the sign that had a disturbing message on it that read, “I’m so deep inside your kids Spokane.” And for Betsy that was just too much "For me, my child go
ARLINGTON, Texas — Rangers reliever Tony Barnette has gone on the 10-day disabled list with a right shoulder strain a day after leaving a game in the middle of a batter.
Barnette had an MRI on Wednesday, though the team didn't immediately reveal or know the results of the exam.
Working the eighth inning in a 5-3 loss to the Houston Astros on Tuesday night, his second inning of the game, Barnette felt something different in his shoulder on his first pitch to Marwin Gonzalez. Barnette (2-0) threw two more pitches before exiting the game.
Texas recalled right-hander Chris Martin from Triple-A Round Rock. Martin was optioned to the minors on Tuesday, but was able to come back before 10 days by replacing a player on the DL.
Dorsey announced April 10 that he would sign with an agent and enter the 2017 NBA Draft, ESPN.com's Jeff Borzello reports.
The 6-foot-4 Dorsey had a productive sophomore season for Oregon, but it wasn't until the Ducks' run to the Final Four in the NCAA tournament that he truly emerged as a 2017 draft prospect. The combo guard finished with averages of 23.8 points on 59.7 percent shooting from the field and 60.6 percent shooting from three-point range during five tournament games. He'll likely enter the pre-draft process as a likely second-round pick, but he could move up teams' boards if he impresses in workouts and scrimmages with other prospects.
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Hampton fire crews are on scene of a house fire in the 400 block of Algonquin Road Monday evening. The fire started about 4:40 p.m., batallion chief Jeff Bartgis said on scene. Damage was contained to the kitchen, and the fire is being considered accidental, Bartgis said.
The family that lives in the house wasn't displaced, he said.
Bitcoin firm CEO jumped from 25-story building to her death Startling new information has come to light in the death of 28-year-old Autumn Radtke, the CEO of First Meta, a Singapore-based virtual currency exchange. The former Silicon Valley whiz-kid jumped...
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With growing passenger numbers, the civil aviation ministry is looking at the possibility of increasing the bilateral rights for flights from Turkey and neighbouring China.
A bilateral air service agreement allows airlines from either country to have a stipulated number of seats on their flights to each other's jurisdiction.
Both Turkey and China are believed to be looking for increase in the number of flight seats.
The bilateral rights of China and Turkey "are under consideration and no final decision has been taken yet," a senior ministry official said today.
India and China are among the fastest growing aviation markets.
Last fiscal, India's international traffic rose over 8 per cent to 5.92 crore passengers.
As many as 3.27 lakh passengers flew into India from China and 3.3 lakh passengers travelled to China from the country, as per official data.
Total passengers between Turkey and India stood at 4.68 lakh during the same period.
Mount Greenwood man killed in McKinley Park drive-by identified
A Mount Greenwood neighborhood man was shot to death Tuesday afternoon in the McKinley Park neighborhood on the South Side.
Patrick James Stegmueller Jr. was walking about 12:15 p.m. in the 3300 block of South Damen when someone shot him in the neck from a passing green SUV, according to Chicago Police and the Cook County medical examiner’s office.
The 35-year-old Stegmueller was taken to Stroger Hospital, where he died at 12:51 p.m., authorities said.
He lived in the Far South Side Mount Greenwood neighborhood.
Spunky takes top prize in wiener dog races
SHERIDAN — A four-legged pooch named Spunky earned the title of the fastest wiener dog in town out of four categories and 30 contestants at the fifth annual wiener dog races.
Hosted by the Black Tooth Brewing Company and put on by Muddy Paw Prints Pet Supplies, the event was free and open to the public. Spunky earned herself a year’s supply of dog food for surpassing the crowds of competition.
Muddy Paw Prints Pet Supplies is located behind Starbucks, but will be moving to North Main Street in mid-August. The business started the races five years ago.
Competition age levels included Bratwursts (dogs 6 years and older), Oscar Meyers (1- through 5-year-olds), Little Franks (dogs younger than 1 year old) and the mixed bag of Heinz 57 dogs who did not qualify as wiener dogs, but stood under 14 inches tall and were ready to race.
BISHKEK -- Lawyers and relatives of three Kyrgyz opposition politicians are protesting their convictions on charges of plotting to overthrow the government.
Attorneys and family members told journalists in Bishkek on April 18 that Ernest Karybekov, Kubanychbek Kadyrov, and Bektur Asanov would appeal their verdicts and long prison sentences handed down a day earlier.
A Bishkek court found the three politicians guilty of planning to seize power by force. Karybekov was sentenced to 20 years in prison, while Kadyrov and Asanov received prison sentences of 12 years.
A fourth politician, Dastan Sarygulov, was sentenced to four years in prison, of which three years were suspended.
The politicians were arrested and charged in March 2016, after an audio recording circulated on the Internet with voices discussing ways to overthrow the government.
Asanov told RFE/RL before his arrest that the tapes had been doctored and that they were posted on-line in "an attempt to blackmail the opposition."
(WXYZ) - Captured on camera -- with cell phones -- almost anything goes.
But now, a new movement is raising concern.
Patients are turning the camera on their own doctor during private visits -- and sometimes in secret.
7’s Ross Jones investigates the legal and ethical boundaries you could be crossing and
why patients say it’s a good thing.
Plus, who actually owns that video you shot?
Watch a special report Friday on 7 Action News at 11PM.
Catholic World News
April 17, 2017
Pope Francis celebrated an outdoor Easter Sunday Mass in St. Peter’s Square and delivered an extemporaneous homily.
“The Church never ceases to say, faced with our defeats, our closed and fearful hearts, ‘Stop, the Lord is risen,’” he preached. “But if the Lord is risen, how come these things happen?”
He continued:
Nobody asks us: “But, are you happy with all that’s happening in the world?” Are you willing to go forward, carrying a cross, as Jesus did? …
In this culture of waste what is not needed is thrown away, discarded, that stone—Jesus—is discarded and is the source of life. And we too, pebbles on the ground, in this land of pain, tragedy, with faith in the Risen Christ we have a wisdom in the midst of many calamities.
McDannald Fire: 22,053 acres burn as fire departments from across the state arrive to help
She attended Dobyns-Bennett High School and acquired many job skills through her desire to conquer any employment challenge. She had a lifelong love of animals, especially cats and horses. What Kathy believed, she believed fiercely.
She was preceded in death by her beloved mother, Norma H. Merrill, and her maternal grandmother, Sallie J. Hamilton, who helped raise her.
Kathy is survived by her loving sister, Dr. Martha Merrill of Knoxville, TN; her son, Denni Feagins (Melissa) of Kingsport; four grandchildren; and ex-husband, Randy Pananranto of Surgoinsville.
A Celebration of Life, gathering of family and friends, will be held later.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make memorial contributions to the Journey’s End No-Kill Animal Shelter, journeysendnokillanimalsociety.webs.com.
Luis Calderon, of Carrollton, was working in the 4000 block of Deepwood Street just after 4 p.m. when he hit a power line and was electrocuted, officials said. Calderon was harnessed in a tree with an aluminum polesaw to trim branches when the saw touched a power line behind him and he immediately lost consciousness, police said.
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Justin grew up a country boy in a female-dominated family that smoothed him into the softie he is today. A Seattle radio personality since 2007, he's perfected the art of never taking himself seriously and isn't afraid to cry at movies. Find him riding a scooter (nicknamed "Ivy" after Blue Ivy Carter) through the mean streets of Queen Anne in Seattle or twitter-stalking the Seattle Mariners!
As the fight against drug trafficking continues throughout the region, a one-week training exercise is expected to enlighten and enhance the performance of local border security officials against possible threats. Javone Vickerie reports.
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Arnold Tarling, who has strenuously campaigned for the reassessment of fire risks for years, joined This Morning hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield to insist that yesterday’s tragedy was “inevitable”.
“There have been a number of people who have been raising warnings about this,” he stressed. “I gave a talk to the British Standards Institution's 7th annual fire conference, where I spoke about the gaps and problems with fire risk assessments and the fact that areas aren't checked.”
He continued: “One of the areas I raised was the risk of cladding fires, and I said this will happen in this country because the type of the materials being allowed on buildings.
“They used to be safe under the London Building's Act. I said this will happen because the material used is now making them highly dangerous.”
The Ikea depot in Mackay will be at 35 Southgate Dr, Paget.
IKEA will start its click and collect service in Mackay, Rockhampton and Gladstone on Wednesday.
This will mean the famous flat pack furniture will not have be shipped to the region by private couriers but by Ikea itself.
The depot at 35 Southgate Dr Paget will open on Wednesday and be looked after by contractors.
However, delivery won't be free, as Ikea has set up a pricing structure.
People who spend up to $299 will be slugged with a $59 service fee, those who spend $300-$599 will pay $89 and those who spend more than $599 will pay an extra $149.
In what could have been an easy road win for the defending NBA champions, Andrew Wiggins gave the Cavs all they could handle; going off for 41 points, including 19 in the third quarter alone. It was Wiggins’ third 40+ point game of the season, a continuation of the 21-year-old’s breakout year.
Highlights from his teammate, Karl-Anthony Towns:
Borussia Dortmund defender Marc Bartra said he is "doing much better" after suffering a wrist and arm injury when the team bus was attacked with explosives on Tuesday shortly before the start of the Champions League clash with AS Monaco.
Bartra, who joined Dortmund for 8 million euros ($8.49 million) from Barcelona at the start of the season, was operated on for a broken wrist and shrapnel in his arm.
"Hello everybody! As you can see I am doing much better," the 26-year-old Spanish international wrote on Instagram.
The accompanying photo showed Bartra bandaged up most of his right arm and around his left wrist. He was giving the thumbs-up sign.
"Thank you everybody for all your support and your messages! All my strength to my team mates, supporters and fans and to @bvb09 for tonight's match!"
The match is rescheduled for later on Wednesday at Dortmund's Signa Iduna Park.
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(Reporting by Hardik Vyas in Bengaluru Editing by Jeremy Gaunt)
Chelsea news live updates: all the latest from Stamford Bridge
Saturday February 3
Marco Asensio swap
07.15: Real Madrid are expected to up their interest in Chelsea star Eden Hazard in the summer.
And one of Real Madrid’s most promising young players has reportedly said he would like to be involved in the deal so that he can move to Chelsea.
That player is Marco Asensio, who has found game time limited at the Bernabeu.
Spanish outlet Diario Gol claim that Asensio has spoken to club president Florentino Perez about the possibility of a move to Stamford Bridge.
And the Real chief is considering using the youngster as a makeweight to land his Belgian target.
Sending positive vibes to the "Nature Boy" Ric Flair!
On Sunday night, the wrestling legend's rep worried fans with a tweet about tough medical issues.
Now we have a better idea what that means.
Related: Tom Cruise Reportedly Injured During Stunt While Filming Mission: Impossible 6
TMZ reports Flair has been put into a medically induced coma and is about to undergo some kind of heart surgery.
If anyone is strong enough to make it through this, he is. So fans, send your best wishes and best "Woooooooo"s.
[Image via JLN Photography/WENN.]
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MEXICO CITY Feb 13 Mexico's retailers' association said on Monday sales at stores open at least a year rose 4.1 percent in January.
The association, known as ANTAD, includes retail chains Walmex and Soriana as well as other department stores. (Reporting by Christine Murray)
Re: The confusion around collisions with cyclists, June 12
The confusion around collisions with cyclists, June 12
Cyclists’ safety is not assured by them knowing what their right of way is, but rather by recognizing potential dangers and reacting to those, even when it means giving up their right of way.
Cycling beside or passing a vehicle as it is approaching or going through an intersection ranks right up there in the potential danger zone.
Is it better, while suffering serious injury or worse, to be able to say, “it was my right of way.” Or is it better, upon taking appropriate defensive action and remaining safe, to be able to simply say (under your breath, of course), “you a--hole!”
NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. Crews contained a small brush fire that ignited near U.S. 41 and Diplomat Parkway East Saturday evening, the Caloosahatchee Forestry Center said.
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PROMOTION candidates Leeds United will attempt to move even further up the Championship table today when they host struggling Rotherham United at Elland Road (3pm).
There will also be plenty at stake for the visitors, who are desperate to close the gap on the teams above them in their battle for survival. To get you in the mood, check out our indispensable guide to the match.
That is the opinion of Chief Soccer Correspondent of the New York Times Rory Smith.
Firmino has had a stunning season for Liverpool, scoring 23 goals in all competitions.
The Brazilian is one part of the Reds’ deadly trio of Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane who have scored 73 goals between them this term.
And Smith thinks his form could attract the interest of Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich.
Las Vegas investor arrested near Yellowstone
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A Las Vegas investor who owes $2.2 billion to a Nevada company was arrested in Montana near Yellowstone National Park on a bench warrant from a federal bankruptcy court.
The Billings Gazette reports 47-year-old Raymond Ngan was arrested in Gardiner last week and appeared in federal court in Billings on Monday.
According to court documents, the bankruptcy court in Las Vegas issued the contempt of court order last month after Ngan failed to appear for three hearings.
A Nevada court ruled last year that Ngan owed more than $2.2 billion to First 100 LLC.
Ngan told Judge Timothy Cavan at the hearing Monday that he had been unaware of the court orders.
The judge ordered Ngan to be released, saying he did not have authority to hold him.
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Information from: The Billings Gazette, http://www.billingsgazette.com
Cosby Trial in Closing Argument Phase
Norristown, PA (WOLO) —Bill Cosby’s fate is once again in the hands of jurors.
Closing arguments in the comedian’s sexual assault trial took place Tuesday morning.
Cosby’s accuser, Andrea Constand, testified last week detailing Cosby’s alleged sexual assault on her back in 2004.
Cosby has long denied allegations and claims sex was consensual, and has pleaded not guilty to charges of aggravated indecent assault.
Cosby’s first trial on the charges ended last year in a mistrial.
Stay with ABC Columbia News for updates as this story continues to develop.
Stefon Diggs — along with a number of NFL coaches and players — attended Saturday’s Pelicans-Timberwolves game at Target Center, and he received quite the reception from fans.
Diggs sat courtside for the game, and at one point in the fourth quarter, he got up to receive a standing ovation. Fans didn’t stop there, though, as they proceeded to do a “Skol” chant as well.
Wolves fans giving Vikings WR Stefon Diggs a standing ovation, SKOL chant breaks out pic.twitter.com/0OpuUcPydC — CJ Fogler (@cjzero) February 4, 2018
The Vikings may have come up one win short from being the first team to play on their home turf in a Super Bowl, but fans still appear to be happy about what the team was able to accomplish this season.
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A Hamilton man is in a Las Vegas hospital with life-threatening injuries after he was hit by a car.
Police say Michael Hilson, 53, was struck by a car just before 4 a.m. Thursday morning while crossing E. Sunset Road.
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department says Hilson was not at a crosswalk when he was struck by the vehicle.
The 59-year-old driver of the car remained at the scene and police say the man did not show signs of impairment.
READ MORE: Gunman arrested after killing 1, barricading himself in bus on Las Vegas Strip
Hilson was an accountant with Philip Services Corp. when he went public with concerns about his employer in 1995.
In a letter to the Ministry of the Environment, Hilson accused Philip Services of negotiating a secret deal with the provincial NDP government to work around the regulatory approval process and transform a Philip quarry into the Stoney Creek landfill.
Hilson was fired, but won a wrongful dismissal case against the now-bankrupt company.
French President Francois Hollande has arrived in Baghdad to visit French troops who are participating in the international coalition helping Iraq combat the Islamic State (IS) extremist group.
Hollande arrived on January 2, becoming the most prominent head of state to visit Iraq since the U.S.-led anti-IS coalition was formed 2 1/2 years ago.
He is being accompanied by Defense Minister Jean-Yves Le Drain.
French aircraft have carried out about 1,000 strikes against suspected IS targets. France has 500 soldiers advising Iraqi forces trying to recapture the city of Mosul.
In addition, it maintains 14 Rafale fighter jets in Jordan and the United Arab Emirates.
Based on reporting by AFP and dpa
Yale Researchers teamed up with psychics to study why people hear voices and found that hallucinations arise when the brain puts too much emphasis on its own expectations.
A person has been hit by a train and killed between Derby and Chesterfield.
East Midlands Trains says the incident means trains cannot run in either direction between the two stations, disrupting its service between London St Pancras and Sheffield.
An East Midlands Trains tweet at 12.30pm said trains were being diverted away from the incident and that people should use their "East Midlands Trains ticket to travel via Doncaster to and from London Kings Cross".
A statement on the company's website says: "Our normal train service is expected to return back to our planned timetable on the affected route at around 3pm."
You can follow our updates on this incident below.
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Fresno County deputies are investigating a deadly hit and run near Millerton Lake. They were alerted to the scene by drivers who found a body on the side of the road.Investigators believe the woman was hit by a car traveling westbound on Millerton Road sometime Saturday night or early Sunday morning.There is currently no suspect information and the woman has not been identified.
YEREVAN. – If correctly organized, we can ensure a very huge leap in tourism industry.
The President of Armenia, Serzh Sargsyan, on Friday stated the aforesaid at his talk with Victoria Baghdasaryan, the Ambassador of Armenia to Italy.
In his words, tourism sector is very promising.
“Italy is one of those countries that occupies a leading place with the number of tourists per capita,” Sargsyan said, in particular. “If correctly organized, we [Armenia] can ensure a very huge leap here, especially since the number of tourists [in Armenia] has increased by more than 20 percent, this year already.”
Also, the President gave the relevant ministries and agencies several instructions toward full use of the potential in Armenian-Italian economic relations, and development of bilateral cooperation in the promising domains.
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — A Texas judge has ordered a comprehensive psychological evaluation of a former nurse convicted of killing a toddler and giving an overdose to an infant who survived.
Genene Jones is charged with killing four other babies and awaits trial on a murder charge for the death of 11-month-old Joshua Sawyer in December 1981. Her attorneys requested the evaluation in the hope of supporting Jones’ claims of diminished capacity because of strokes and her assertion that she hears phantom voices.
Authorities suspect Jones, who’s 67, is responsible for the deaths of as many as 60 children. She’s served decades in prison since her first murder conviction in 1984 and was to be released last March, but Bexar (bayr) County prosecutors obtained indictments charging her with murder in four other infant deaths.
The British rock band Royal Blood Preview their upcoming Lp “How Did We Get So Dark” coming out on June 16th on Warner Bros. Records.
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The chief executive of pharmaceutical giant Merck & Co. publicly resigned from a White House manufacturing council on Monday, declaring he felt "a responsibility to take a stand against intolerance and extremism."
The move by Kenneth Frazier, one of corporate America's leading African American executives, came after President Trump was criticized for not explicitly condemning white supremacists after violent clashes with counter-protestors turned deadly in Charlottesville, Va., on Saturday.
Trump quickly lashed out at Frazier on Twitter.
"Now that Ken Frazier of Merck Pharma has resigned from President's Manufacturing Council, he will have more time to LOWER RIPOFF DRUG PRICES!" Trump wrote less than an hour after Merck posted Frazier's statement on Twitter.
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Lusaka Prophet Andrew CFM Popularly know as Seer 1 by his followers decided to show love to vendors on Valentine’s Day .
Seer 1 who was spotted in Chainda Compound in the early hours of today was seen distributing stacks of money to different vendors and small business owners , the prophet who arrived in a classy Jeep was seen interacting with different vendors and small business owners before he opened the boot of his car and began to give out “Miracle” money to some of the vendors and small business owners who remained shocked after receiving k5000 kwacha each .
The excitement and expectations surrounding Velaikkaran, the upcoming film from Sivakarthikeyan-Mohan Raja team are increasing with each passing day.
After the lyrical videos and the character teaser, the makers of Velaikkaran have now come up with a set making video of this much awaited movie.
Velaikkaran team released this new video of the movie on December 10, 2017 and it has gained the attention of the audiences. The 7 minutes 3 seconds long video has the production designer M Muthuraj, director Mohan Raj and cinematographer Ramji speaking about the making of the set that the team had erected to showcase a slum in the movie.
Take a look at the video here..
Velaikkaran has been produced under the banner 24 AM Studios. The movie is gearing up to hit the theatres on December 22, 2017.
After a cloudy Saturday, snow will move into the Valley early on Sunday morning continuing throughout the day.
Sunday's high temperatures will be just above freezing so much of the snow will be wet and stick more to unpaved surfaces.
The snow will taper off going into Monday morning with 2"-4" of accumulation expected.
Following the snow, Monday will be colder with temperatures struggling to make it into the low 20's. Clouds, however, will decrease, and despite the cold there will be some sunshine.
The remainder of the week will be chilly and cloudy, with a chance for a snow shower or wintry mix a majority of the week.
And finally, YRF has spoken out on Dhoom4.
Amidst many speculations about Dhoom 4 happening and Salman Khan, Katirna Kaif and Ranveer Singh being roped in as part of the most successful film series from Bollywood, Yash Raj Films now have clarified that there is no Dhoom 4 happening as of now.
“YRF has no plans for Dhoom 4 as of now and hence all the information on the project is completely speculative and has no truth to it,” says an official spokesperson from the premier production house.
It can be recalled that when Aamir Khan was a part of Dhoom 3, there were some rumours about Aamir having agreed to do Dhoom 3 if there were no further instalments of the film.
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Declining to congratulate the Turkish president, the EU executive's second official response since the vote instead focused on observer findings that the vote was skewed in Erdogan's favour without a proper legal framework and with late changes in ballot counting.
The European Union opposed Erdogan's bid to shift the country to a system giving the president sweeping new powers.
Unlike U.S. President Donald Trump, the European Union would not congratulate Erdogan on his triumph, a Western official with knowledge of EU policy told Reuters.
The EU's focus now is to decide the future of Turkey's EU accession negotiations, the official said.
The Commission said that any legislation bringing back the death penalty to Turkey, as pledged by Erdogan during his campaign, would certainly end Ankara's EU membership bid.
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There will be free HIV testing for students April 18 at Nueces Room 247. The test will be needle-free, and students should allow 30 minutes for testing and results.
Free testing will be from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
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A pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries in an apparent hit-and-run at Bonanza Road and 28th Street, near Eastern Avenue, according to Las Vegas Metropolitan Police.
The pedestrian was taken to a nearby hospital. Eastbound Bonanza, along with Wardelle Street, Manning Street and Mojave Road were shut down as officers investigated, police said.
Police said a gray or silver sedan was involved in the accident. The pedestrian remains in critical condition as of Saturday morning.
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LOS ANGELES (WANE) Addison Agen of Fort Wayne sang for her life on “The Voice” on Monday night in the semi-finals of NBC’s singing competition.
The 16-year-old Concordia Lutheran High School student performed the Joni Mitchell classic “Both Sides Now.” Coach Adam Levine told her after the performance that win or lose, she personified “The Voice.”
Also Monday night, Addison sang with fellow contestant Keisha Renee in a duet performance of Sheryl Crow’s “Strong Enough.”
Addison will find out Tuesday night if she’ll advance to the finals of “The Voice.”
To vote for Addison:
1. The official The Voice app, available on the App Store or Google Play
2. Online at NBC.com or on Facebook
3. Through a Xfinity X1 set-top box with an active Xfinity subscription that includes NBC
4. Through iTunes by buying one of Addison’s song
5. On Apple Music by streaming one of her songs
6. On Twitter by using the hashtag #VoiceSaveAddison
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Late summer and early fall fishing off the coast of Maine was fine all the way around. Pollack were big offshore with a good amount of haddock caught as well. Sizeable monkfish and halibut were hauled in on the Nor’easter, and shark, whale and tuna sightings were frequent. Inshore stripers were steady and plentiful too.
A 1-year-old boy died at the hospital Thursday after he was left alone in a bathtub, according to the Mathews County's Sheriff's Office.
Emergency personnel were called to the 11100 block of John Clayton Memorial Highway just after noon for an unresponsive child in a bath tub.
"Sheriff’s Office personnel arrived on scene and met the victim’s mother, who advised that child had been left alone in the bath tub, and when she returned the hot water was running and the child was face down in the tub," the Mathews County Sheriff's Office said.
The child, who has not been identified, was taken to Riverside Walter Reed Hospital where he died.
The sheriff's office says Social Services is helping with the investigation.
An autopsy will be performed at the Chief Medical Examiner's Office in Richmond.
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This year's first Party on McCarty kicks off Thursday, June 15 at the Saginaw Township Soccer Association Fields.
Gates open at 5 p.m. and the free events begins at 5:30 p.m.
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In this month’s installment of The Style Brief, our editorial team brings together a healthy assortment from all corners of the category, from fragrance, to outerwear, to fine timekeeping—all heading for boutiques before the end of August. This month’s selects include one of our new favorite watches from Christophe Claret, a fresh new fragrance from Tom Ford, and a unique footwear collaboration between Hogan Sneakers and Aston Martin.
The public is being asked to help identify a man suspected of stabbing two people at a convenience store earlier this month, according to the Santa Maria Police Department.
The attacks took place shortly before midnight at the 7-Eleven store at 1017 N. Broadway, Sgt. Jack Dunn said.
The suspect was described as a heavy-set Hispanic in his mid-30s, 5-foot-9 to 6 feet tall, with a light complexion, glasses, mustache and goatee.
He was last seen wearing a royal blue Dodgers jacket, black shirt and khaki pants.
“The suspect is considered armed and dangerous, and should not be contacted by anyone other than law enforcement personnel,” Dunn said.
Anyone with information regarding the suspect’s possible identification or whereabouts is urged to contact the Police Department at 805.928.3781.
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× ‘Sex in the City’ star Cynthia Nixon running for governor
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) – Former “Sex and the City” star Cynthia Nixon says she’ll challenge Gov. Andrew Cuomo in New York’s Democratic primary in September.
Her announcement Monday sets up a race pitting an openly gay liberal activist against a two-term incumbent with a $30 million war chest and possible presidential ambitions.
In a video on Twitter, the public education advocate says “We want our government to work again.”
Nixon in recent speeches has called on Democrats nationally to carve out a strong liberal identity instead of being merely the “anti-Trump party.”
Nixon is a 51-year-old Manhattan mother of three and an ally of Democratic New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, who frequently clashes with Cuomo on various issues.
The 60-year-old Cuomo was favored 66 percent to 19 percent over Nixon in a recent Siena College poll.
Debbie Delgado reported the following St Augustine and St Johns County locations to Historic City News where the Florida Department of Transportation will be conducting roadwork that is expected to have an impact on driving, beginning this morning and continuing through the coming week. A1A at Euclid Avenue Daytime lane closures with flaggers Monday through Friday from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. to place a temporary barrier wall on the west side of A1A in preparation of turn lane installation.
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WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court is hearing arguments in a free-speech fight over California's attempt to regulate anti-abortion crisis pregnancy centers.
The case being argued Tuesday involves information required by a state law that the centers must provide clients about the availability of contraception, abortion and pre-natal care, at little or no cost. Centers that are unlicensed also must post a sign that says so.
The centers say that they are being forced to deliver a message with which they disagree because their aim is to steer women away from abortion.
California and abortions rights groups that backed the law say its goal is to give pregnant women complete and accurate information.
The outcome also could affect laws in other states that seek to regulate doctors' speech.
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After a viral challenge involving laundry detergent pods made its way across social media, stores are taking action to keep children away.In a photo taken by Billy Cabana, the pods can be seen locked behind a glass storage at a Las Vegas Walmart store.Cabana told ABC13 that his first reaction was to take a photo."I laughed, immediately took the photo and posted it. It's hard not to laugh at something so silly," he said.He said the new measure won't keep people from eating the pods."There will always be a way to do something if people want to do it," he added.Across social media, teens posted videos and pictures of them intentionally putting the pods in their mouth The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says putting the pods into your mouth can cause them to dissolve quickly, releasing highly concentrated toxic contents.
JACKSON HOLE, Wyo. (AP)  Unusually deep snow in Grand Teton National Park has made life dangerous for bison lumbering on the park's only plowed highway and for motorists traveling the route.
The bison weighing up to 2,000 pounds prefer using the road instead of struggling through 3 feet of snow that accumulated recently.
Park officials say one bison was killed last Saturday after it was hit by a tractor-trailer.
Another bison reported hit by a vehicle in January was not found.
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Cars that hit bison often suffer severe damage, risking injury to those inside.
Park officials recently escorted groups of bison along the road to make sure they would not get hit.
Snow has also been cleared by park plows to help the bison get to grazing areas without using the road.
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Healthy eating workshops for youngsters have gone from strength to strength with the Gibraltar Health Authority hosting the classes for a second consecutive year. Tomorrow sees the final session which blend healthy eating lessons with fun games at the Tercentenary Sports Hall as part of the GSLA’s Summer Sports and Leisure programme. This year the GHA Health Promotion team have found a surge of interest with around 30 children taking part in yesterday’s workshop. Pic: Johnny Bugeja
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India's consumer inflation in July rebounded from a record-low due to costlier vegetables, government data showed Monday.
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The benchmark consumer-price index rose 2.36% from a year earlier, quicker than June's 1.46% increase, which was the lowest reading since the index was introduced in 2012.
The modest rise would diminish the odds of further rate cuts by the country's central bank, which has predicted price pressures will intensify over the rest of the year.
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Police in Tamano, Okayama Prefecture, said Monday they have arrested a 32-year-old man on suspicion of fatally stabbing a 38-year-old man on a mountain road on Sunday.
According to police, a man called 119 at around 4 p.m. Sunday, saying he had stabbed someone and gave the location. Fuji TV reported that police rushed to the site and found the victim, Maku Kohara, lying on the road, bleeding from stab wounds to his back and thigh.
Kohara, who lived in Kurashiki, was taken to hospital where he died at around 9:30 p.m. Sunday.
Police said Kohara’s car and another vehicle were parked near where his body was found. However, the owner of the second car, who is believed to have made the 119 call, was nowhere to be found. A bloodied knife was also found by the cars, police said.
Police on Monday traced the car to Ryotaro Yamaguchi and arrested him in Kurashiki.
Police said Yamaguchi has admitted to stabbing Kohara, whom he knew. He was quoted as saying he and Kohara got into an argument.
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It was a Slo night at Wembley on Wednesday night.
At least until a wonderfully directed paper plane found its way into Joe Hart's net!
A modest 61,000 crowd had gathered to watch England book their place in next summer's World Cup finals against Slovenia.
But while Gareth Southgate's side toiled to break down the Eastern European visitors the crowd became increasingly frustrated - and distracted.
The biggest cheer of the night came seconds after half-time, when a superbly directed paper plane glided across the Wembley pitch - right past Joe Hart and into the England net!
The paper plane is now England's joint top scorer at the new Wembley, alongside Harry Kane and an own goal ....
Goa AAP today said that the law and order situation emerging during the protest by mining dependents showed that ultimately the Aam Aadmi in the state was bearing the brunt of the successive Congress and BJP governments policies that were designed to help only a few Khas Aadmis.
The party also came in support of people who were agitating stating that they should be given some relief through the funds accumulated in the District Mineral Fund(DMF).
Simultaneous recovery of the 1 lakh crore loot was the only solution AAP added.
As Old Earth, Milwaukee songwriter Todd Umhoefer has released more than a dozen albums and EPs of spindly, restless folk, almost all of them recorded at different locations or with different lineups, yet each somehow a continuation of the last.
The project's three constants have been Umhoefer's looped guitars, his vivid-yet-cryptic prose and his pliable voice. And that voice has never sounded better than it does on his latest release, Two Torches, at a Place Where Three Roads Meet , a typically concise, typically potent three-song effort Umhoefer recorded this summer with producer Daniel Holter and Field Report's Christopher Porterfield.
Holter's studio lends the project a fidelity and clarity unlike any previous Old Earth releases. As usual, the songs play out like a puzzle with missing pieces, but decoding their mystery is almost beside the point on an album this singular, this rich with brittle beauty. Nobody else makes albums that sound like this.
You can stream the record below, via Bandcamp.
A forklift punctured a drum containing a 5 percent solution of dimethyl sulfide in a New Jersey warehouse near the Passaic River Tuesday morning, but authorities do not believe there were any significant impacts to the waterway, officials said.
Dimethyl sulfide is a flammable liquid with a notoriously bad odor, which explained some of the emergency calls that came in regarding the possible hazmat situation on Logistics Drive in Kearny around 8:30 a.m.
About 50 workers had to leave the premises as crews worked to ensure their safety.
The Hudson County Regional Health Commission responded and told the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection that the sprinklers went on, and water from the sprinklers went into a storm drain and into the Passaic River.
Authorities had spent the morning trying to assess the impact, but by early afternoon, environmental officials declared the incident "terminated."
Chris Harrison made a statement about the Bachelor In Paradise drama. He said: Out of respect to all involved, there’s only so much I can and will say at this time. Normally with a situation like this I would not say anything until the incident is fully resolved, but with all the rumors and misinformation being put out there, I don’t find that to be possible anymore.”
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WASHINGTON (AP) - First lady Melania Trump hasn't been seen in public for nearly three weeks, but she is sending assurances by tweet that she is "feeling great."
Mrs. Trump underwent a medical treatment for a kidney condition in mid-May and has been out of sight since. She wasn't on hand Wednesday when her husband welcomed kids to the White House for an event promoting youth sports.
Mrs. Trump's absence from the spotlight have spawned all sort of theories. Some are asking if she has moved back to Trump Tower in New York City or if she is actually very ill.
Her tweet Wednesday sought to dismiss those and other questions. She says she's at the White House with her family and working hard on behalf of children and the American people.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida's governor has ordered a statue of a Confederate general at the U.S. Capitol to be removed and replaced with one of an African-American woman.
Gov. Rick Scott signed the bill (SB 472) making that step official Monday.
The bill removes a statue of Confederate Gen. Edmund Kirby Smith and replaces it with a statue of Mary McLeod Bethune. She founded a school that would eventually become historically black Bethune-Cookman University in Daytona Beach, Florida.
Bethune's statue would be the first African-American woman in Statuary Hall.
Congress allows each state two statues in Statuary Hall. Florida's other one is of John Gorrie, whose inventions led to modern-day air conditioning.
Two people were sent to hospital Monday after a fire in a St. John's basement apartment.
A man and a woman were cooking with hot oil on Birmingham Street when the fire broke out around noon.
The St. John's Regional Fire Department put out the fire, but there was extensive damage to the kitchen.
The couple were taken to hospital, one for observation and one with minor burns.
The upstairs owners of the home were not hurt.
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-- Here is the updated and perhaps final card for this Sunday's WWE SummerSlam PPV: WWE Universal Title Match
Brock Lesnar vs. Roman Reigns vs. Braun Strowman vs. Samoa Joe
Fatal Four Way Match; If Brock Lesnar loses, he and Paul Heyman will leave WWE WWE Title Match
Jinder Mahal vs. Shinsuke Nakamura WWE US Title Match
AJ Styles vs. Kevin Owens
Special Guest Referee: Shane McMahon WWE Raw Women's Title Match
Alexa Bliss vs. Sasha Banks WWE Smackdown Women's Title Match
Naomi vs. Natalya WWE Raw Tag Team Title Match
Cesaro & Sheamus vs. Seth Rollins & Dean Ambrose WWE Smackdown Tag Team Title Match
The New Day vs. The Usos WWE Cruiserweight Title Match*
Akira Tozawa vs. Neville Finn Balor vs. Bray Wyatt Randy Orton vs. Rusev John Cena vs. Baron Corbin * It is unknown whether this match will still take place, since the two wrestled on Raw and the title changed hands
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Taking flight on Sunday afternoon, March 19 at 3pm is The Life of Birds, a musical aviary exploring the journeys, habits, and "personalities" of some astonishingly versatile flying, feathered singers. The concert takes its name from a work by Mason Bates, the Kennedy Center's first Composer-in-Residence; calling it "a web of short but dense moments from the aviary," the music visits parakeets, flycatchers, and other winged creatures at rest and play, in love, and in flight.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — A “Bachelor in Paradise” contestant says she’s a “victim” of undisclosed events that led to production of the reality show being put on hold.
In a statement Wednesday, Corinne Olympios said she has hired an attorney and is seeking therapy to deal with what she called the physical and emotional trauma she experienced on June 4.
Olympios said she has little memory of what occurred.
Warner Bros., the company behind ABC’s “Bachelor in Paradise,” a spin-off of “The Bachelor,” suspended production and sent contestants home while it investigates allegations of misconduct on the set in Mexico.
Warner Bros. also said it plans appropriate action depending on the outcome.
The studio didn’t provide further details and declined comment Wednesday on Olympios’ statement.
“Bachelor in Paradise” planned to air its fourth season this summer.
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ATLANTA (AP) — More than a week after the Falcons fell victim to the biggest comeback in Super Bowl history, an Atlanta zoo has named a cockroach after Patriots quarterback Tom Brady.
Zoo Atlanta says on its Facebook page that it had a bet with Rhode Island’s Roger Williams Park Zoo that called for the loser to name a baby animal after the winning team’s star quarterback.
Both zoos figured the loser would be pretty bitter about the game, so they agreed the animal in question would be a Madagascar hissing cockroach.
The zoo introduced a whole family of cockroaches in a video Monday , including a tiny Tom Brady.
Brady and the Patriots came back from a 25-point deficit to defeat Atlanta 34-28 in overtime to win the team’s fifth Super Bowl title.
Several dogs have been removed from the Oneida County Humane Society and taken to other area shelters, according to the facility's director.
The shelter took on 39 dogs after authorities seized the animals from It Matters to One Animal Rescue in the Town of Sugar Camp in February.
With the influx, the humane society no longer legally had enough space to house the animals there.
The dogs are still in the care of the Oneida County Humane Society. The animals are just living at other shelters until the facility has enough space again.
The neighborhood of Montrose is making history with the announcement of its first luxury condominiums, set to break ground this summer.Mandell Montrose located at 2312 Commonwealth, will offer 24 luxury condominium residences with seven stories and only four homes per floor."We took our time acquiring this property to design a building inspired by the distinctive feel of New York City's Tribeca neighborhood and modernist architecture," said Bill Krewson, partner of Midtown and Uptown Development. "The land is perfect for the type of building we want to design, in the heart of the city."The 2,400 square feet of living space will include outdoor balconies and terraces with views of Downtown, Midtown or the Houston Museum District.Mandell Montrose was named after the 1920's streetcar line that traveled between the downtown and Montrose areas.A first-glance onsite gallery showcases the unique interior designs of the future mid-rise project.
Don’t-try-this-at-home athleticism is on display as LETHAL WEAPON embarks on its own Winter and Summer games.
The body of a 19-year-old trekker, who had gone missing three days ago, was found in a deep trench on Monday.Abhinav Kumar, a local, had left for a 12-km trek to Adi Himani Chamunda, a hill top temple situated at the height of around 13,000 ft in Dhauladhar ranges, on March 16 with his 7 friends, the police said.But he went missing midway and the matter was reported to the police on Sunday, Senior Superintendent of Police Santosh Patial said."It was a group of seven boys on the trek. The three who reached the hill top first thought that the missing boy was with the rest of the boys who were on their way, while they presumed he has reached the hill top," Patial said.He said rescue teams were pressed into service immediately but to trace Kumar, who could not be found yesterday. This morning the body was traced in a 100-metre deep trench, the SSP said.
Lower Saucon police have released photos of two men they say stole a handgun from an unlocked car earlier this month.
Police said the break-ins occurred overnight Aug. 6 into Aug. 7.
An unlocked vehicle on Fieldstone Drive was entered and a handgun was taken from the console. A unlocked vehicle on Majestic Overlook Drive was also entered and credit cards were taken.
On Saturday, the township posted photos on the department's Facebook page of two men they say took the items.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at 610-317-6110.
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Ellison Park has been named the executive chef at Income Tax (5959 N. Broadway), replacing original chef Ryan Henderson, who left (amicably, we’re told) earlier this year.
Park arrives with solid credentials, having worked with Mike Simmons (of Cafe Marie-Jeanne), Jason Hammel and Sarah Rinkavage at Lula Cafe. For the last four years, Park has been executive sous chef at Parachute, working with Johnny Clark and Beverly Kim.
Park is expected to augment Income Tax’ Old-World menu items (flammenkuchen, carrot agnolotti) with modern-bistro influences he picked up while staging at Paris’ Le Chateaubriand. Park’s first Income Tax menu should debut in early July.
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An 8 month old Miramar girl was killed Wednesday morning by her family’s pit bull dog in the 2400 block of Kingston drive according to police.
The girl was in the care of her grandmother at the time of the attack and the dog suspected of biting her was taken away by Broward Animal Control.
According to officials the family had raised the suspect animal since it was a puppy and was one of 3 dogs at the property.
The names of the girl and her family members, who have lived at the home since 2016, have not been released.
Police and animal control are investigating.
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Kelley has been diagnosed with ulnar nerve irritation in his throwing elbow and is expected to wind up on the disabled list, Jorge Castillo of The Washington Post reports.
The veteran reliever's medical history is headlined by two Tommy John surgeries, but he's had plenty of other DL stints as well -- including four in the last 13 months. For the moment, Kelley will attempt to correct this latest issue with rest, but it wouldn't be a surprise if he ended up on the shelf for a lot longer than the minimum 10 days.
Brad Zunica broke a 4-4 tie in the top of the eighth inning with a solo home run pulled to right-center field to lead the TinCaps to a 5-4 win over the Lake County Captains on a muggy Tuesday night at Classic Park. For the 21-year-old first baseman, it was his team-leading ninth home run of the season, and his third hit of the night.
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Hundreds of students across the Gulf Coast walked out today to take a stand against school violence.
ISLAMABAD: The Joint Investigation Team (JIT) on Wednesday summoned PML-N leader Captain (retd) Muhammad Safdar Awan, the son-in-law of the prime minister, to appear before it on June 24.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will appear before the Joint Investigation Team (JIT) formed by the Supreme Court on Thursday.
PM Nawaz’s appearance before the JIT would be the first occasion when a sitting prime minister appears before any investigative agency.
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is scheduled to appear before the JIT team at 11am today.
The JIT has also summoned Punjab Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif on June 17.
Geopolitical tensions and further falls in iron ore sparked broad-based selling on the ASX on Tuesday, with losses in BHP Billiton and Telstra leading the slide. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 Index closed down 0.9 per cent to 5836.7 points and the broader All Ordinaries Index was off 1 per cent to 5868.7 points.
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Golden Guardians have announced that just two weeks into the season, they have fired head coach Yoonsup “Locodoco” Choi ahead of this weekend’s games. The Golden State Warriors-owned League of Legends team is currently 0-4 in the 2018 North American LCS season.
In several interviews leading up to the season, GM Kirk Lacob and players like Hai and Lourlo repeated the Guardians’ goal of building a long-term, sustainable team.
Assistant coach Tyler Perron will be the interim coach for this weekend’s matches against Team SoloMid and Team Liquid.
Whether you’ve converted over to digital or you still have conventional control and communication systems in your high-voltage substation, you depend on surge protectors to minimize the incidence of serious damage to costly components such as transformers and breakers. Take eight minutes to look at two short videos from ABB that could save your bacon, so to speak. The first provides a review of surge protector basics, and the second addresses three methods for testing your surge arresters.
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President Donald Trump on Friday played with the pronunciation of Puerto Rico as he saluted Hispanic Heritage Month at the White House.
Trump drew out the name in an accented fashion three times - "Pueeeeerto Rico" - telling the crowd, "We love Pueeeeerto Rico." Then he said it without any accent: "And we also love Puerto Rico."
That got a laugh from the crowd of Hispanic leaders gathered in the East Room of the White House, and Trump' s other statements of support for the recovering U.S. territories drew cheers.
Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands were walloped last month by Hurricane Maria and are struggling to recover.
Trump visited Puerto Rico this week, and Vice President Mike Pence toured St. Croix on Friday and was headed for Puerto Rico as well.
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CANFIELD, Ohio (WKBN) – U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown celebrated National Manufacturing Day in the Valley on Friday.
He spent the morning at the Mahoning County Career and Technical Center.
Brown took part in a roundtable discussion on how to make young people aware and interested in manufacturing jobs in Ohio. His team said the Democratic senator has offered to work with President Donald Trump to get better trade deals that will boost Ohio’s manufacturing sector.
“Kids that may not be thrilled about English class or history class can come to this manufacturing camp, and they make stuff and see at the end of the day, ‘Look what we did with our brains and our hands,’ and they think, ‘Maybe I can make a living like this,'” he said.
Brown said he wants to change the perception of the Valley being the “Rust Belt.” He said a lot of the local manufacturing jobs are clean and high-tech and require highly-skilled workers.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The wives of local police officers spoke out against a Charlotte City Councilwoman LaWana Mayfield Wednesday night.
The group, wearing shirts saying "My Husband is Not a Terrorist," was with their children who held up signs saying "My Dad is a Hero."
RELATED: Mayfield tweet calling cops 'homegrown terrorist wearing blue uniforms' draws ire of CMPD
Wednesday night's demonstration stems from Mayfield's tweet from March comparing police officers to terrorists, which came after the death of Stephon Clark, a man who was killed by police in Sacramento.
One woman at the city council meeting told NBC Charlotte she is hoping the city holds Mayfield accountable for her actions.
"I hope that she realizes our families are real. They're not just something they can talk about behind a screen and a keyboard and I hope that she's accountable," said the woman.
Mayfield did not address the women at the meeting.
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It is extraordinary that so many of the leading members of the National Democratic Congress appear to have failed to understand the change in the national mood that led to their party's painful defeat in the December 2016 presidential and parliamentary elections. By December 2016 the vast majority of Ghanaians were determined to turf the NDC out of power and rid themselves of the foolish arrogance of the perfidious Stan Dogbes, the forever dissembling Omane Boamahs and super-cynical Baba Jamals - and find out just how much of hapless taxpayers' cash the most crooked members of the Mahama administration had salted away.
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Gregg Jarrett, Sara Carter and Sebastian Gorka reacted to the release of the explosive and damning FISA memo.
Sara Carter revealed that her sources have told her that the best is yet to come, as the FISA Memo is only “10% of of what is coming”, stating that the investigation is now in reverse, as the entire Russiagate lie unravels at a rapid pace.
Gregg Jarrett noted that his sources told him Rod Rosenstein threatened the House Intelligence Committee members three weeks ago not to release the memo or else he would “subpoena their texts and messages.”
“I can tell you a congressional source tells me that Rod Rosenstein in a meeting three weeks ago threatened Chairman Nunes and members of Congress he was going to subpoena their texts and messages because he was tired of dealing with the intel committee. That’s threats and intimidation.”
TORONTO (Reuters) - Two South Korean citizens were among 10 people killed after a man drove a van into Toronto crowd while another was injured, a South Korean foreign ministry representative in Canada told Reuters on Tuesday.
Toronto police investigates an incident where a van struck multiple people at a major intersection in Toronto's northern suburbs in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, April 23, 2018. REUTERS/Chris Donovan
Fifteen people were injured in the incident on Monday. The driver accused of plowing a rental van into pedestrians was charged with 10 counts of first-degree murder and 13 counts of attempted murder at his first court appearance on Tuesday.
The Sole Administrator and Chairman of Abia State Oil Producing and Development Commission, Henry Chilaka has challenged youths to take the right step to becoming great and shun violence and cultism.
He decried the lack of funding that holds most ministries to ransom without making impact in their field.
But Chilaka called on the government to focus more on youth development at the rural communities to gear them towards making them useful.
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It's common knowledge that Dierks Bentley has his pilot's license, but it turns out he also has a pretty good idea how to put a plane back together if it crashes. That's one of the things you learn in the new behind-the-scenes feature on the making of his new video, "Black."
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The official start of summer may still be a week away, but the season's warm weather has come early, as a heat wave rolls through much of the Central Coast and Southern California this week. In Santa Barbara, temperatures are forecasted to be in the high 70s through Thursday, before climbing into the mid-to-high 80s the rest of week, with clear and sunny weather.
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RCMoment offers the Zohd Orbit Wing RC Airplane for $119.99. Coupon code "DEAL9122" cuts that to $90.99. With free shipping, that's the lowest price we could find by around $49. It features a 90cm wingspan, gyro stabilizer, and a top speed of 85km/hr.
Note: This does not include a remote control, receiver, battery, or FPV gear. It ships from China and may take up to three weeks to arrive.
Al and Zel Harris stand in front of their sugarberry tree, the biggest such tree in Louisiana, according to the Louisiana Forestry Association. Al and Zel Harris stand in front of their sugarberry tree, the biggest such tree in Louisiana, according to the Louisiana Forestry Association.
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The UK has risked a fresh row with America after Chancellor Philip Hammond attacked Donald Trump’s tax cuts.
Hammond has sided with four other European treasury ministers to warn the US President’s massive tax overhaul could spark a trade war.
In a letter to US Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin, the Chancellor joined finance ministers from Germany, France, Italy and Spain to say they had “significant concerns” about three tax initiatives that could have “a major distortive impact on international trade”.
EU nations have long expressed fears the reforms might hurt world trade and European companies in particular if international agreements are flouted.
The letter warns World Trade Organisation rules and America’s own tax guidelines are being undermined by the plan.
A recent tasting of the Wine Society's new releases turned up a few gems. Here are our top picks for the summer....
Decanter’s Tasting team recently tasted the latest additions to the Wine Society’s range.
The long-established firm, a cooperative owned by its members, was awarded Outstanding Retailer of the Year, Online Retailer of the Year and Regional France Specialist of the Year at the 2017 Decanter Retailer Awards.
Its range is curated by nine buyers.
Recommended Wine Society buys:
Wines updated 06/06/2018.
As trucks continue to fill up the north portion of the parking lot at Walmart in Great Bend, the thoughts of creating a proper truck stop are revisited over and over. Although there appears to be a need, the City of Great Bend is finding out very few investors are interested in financing a truck stop.
Great Bend Chamber of Commerce CEO Jan Peters worked with two different companies but eventually neither company was interested in building a truck stop. Peters says she has lined up another potential investor with hopes of a different outcome.
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The City of Great Bend and the Great Bend City Council develop yearly goals they would like to see accomplished or received more attention. Finding investors or developers interested in building a truck stop has been mentioned as a goal for the city multiple times.
J. Cole is pictured following a New Year's Eve performance at the Light Nightclub at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino on Dec. 31, 2015 in Las Vegas. In a recent interview with The New York Times , the 32-year-old rapper, who is now married with a child, discussed the changes he's made to live a more grounded lifestyle not often seen from hip-hop stars.
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× $7 for 7 Days: Festa Italiana offers a spring ticket deal to this year’s fest
MILWAUKEE — Festa Italiana’s popular $7 for 7 Days Spring Fever Ticket Deal begins on Monday, April 17th.
Festivalgoers are encouraged to purchase their discounted tickets to Italian food, entertainment and fun exclusively online at festaitaliana.com/tickets.
Running for 7 days during April, May and June, attendees can take advantage of the Spring Fever Deal April 17-23, May 15-21 and June 19-25. Advance $10 online tickets are also now on sale through July 20, 2017. General admission is $13 at the gate and children ages 12 and under are admitted free all three days when accompanied by an adult.
Festa Italiana is celebrating its 40th year — and is set to run at Maier Festival Park on Milwaukee’s lakefront from July 21 – 23. CLICK HERE for much more information on the festival and entertainment offerings set for 2017.
April 12 Mosaic Co:
* Mosaic Co - believe there is room for further potash price appreciation - exec at analyst day
* Mosaic Co says the pressure the industry faced in the 2nd of half of 2016 is not sustainable - exec at analyst day
* Mosaic Co says Vale acquisition will add some costs but expect SG&A component of transaction to be relatively contained - exec at analyst day
* Mosaic Co says expect to continue to drive down costs with goal to offset inflationary pressures between now and 2021- exec at analyst day
* Mosaic Co says in the first 5 yrs most cash from Saudi investment will probably be used to service debt - exec at analyst day
* Mosaic Co sees "upside potential" in Chinese potash use - exec at analyst day
* Mosaic co says "we don't need a Maaden 3 today" - exec at analyst day Further company coverage:
Update: Man arrested Sunday after hit-and-run crash claims life of a Lafayette woman
ST. MARTIN PARISH - Louisiana State Police have arrested a man that struck and killed a 51-year-old woman walking alone Sunday morning.
34-year-old Michael John of Breaux Bridge was arrested Sunday, troopers say.
According to LSP, troopers were notified shortly before 6:00 a.m. of a fatal crash involving a pedestrian on LA 92-1 near Fontelieu Road near Cade, La.
The crash claimed the life of Dorine Johnnie, 51, of Lafayette.
Through the initial investigation, State Police determined that an unknown vehicle was traveling east on LA 92-1. Troopers found evidence at the scene indicating Johnnie was struck in the eastbound lane.
A short time later, troopers say John contacted State Police and identified himself as the driver of the vehicle.
John was booked into the St. Martin Parish Jail. The accident remains under investigation.
By Melissa Hanson, MassLive
Have you ever wondered what it pays to be a college president?
In Massachusetts, the leaders of colleges and universities take home vastly different paychecks, some as high as $2 million and others as low as zero dollars.
For private colleges, the pay amounts listed below are from 990 tax forms, which list reportable compensation from the organization. In most cases, the 990 for 2016 was the most recent tax form available.
In the case of public colleges, payroll data for 2017 was available.
However, university salaries do not come entirely from taxpayer money, as universities gets research grants, fundraises and is paid for services it provides.
Here's a look at what college and university presidents make.
(CBS46) — The Peachtree City Police Department worked with a man to give his girlfriend quite a scare during a fake drug bust that led to a prom proposal. The incident was caught on an officer’s dash cam video.
The video begins with the officer at the man’s driver side window, asking him for his license and registration. He explains to the man that he is being pulled over on suspicion of drug possession.
The officer pulls the man and his girlfriend out of the vehicle and takes them to the back of the vehicle. As the officer searches the truck,he finds a zip lock bag with an unknown substance in it. The officer proceeds to ask the man and his girlfriend if they know anything about what’s inside the bag.
The man is then put into handcuffs. The officer continues to ask the girlfriend if the pot is hers and then shows her what appears to be a proposal inside the bag. The girlfriend does not appear pleased with the joke but eventually gets herself together.
By the way, the girlfriend said Yes!
RABAT, March 31 Moroccan property developer Alliances Developpement posted a net profit of 144 million dirhams ($14 million) in 2016, recovering from a record loss of 1.8 billion dirhams in 2015 after a debt restructuring.
Alliances' debt dropped by 50 percent to 1.78 billion dirhams in 2016, from 3.43 billion dirhams in 2015, the company said in a statement published in L'Economiste newspaper on Friday. (Reporting by Samia Errazzouki; editing by Alexander Smith)
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is expected to extend protections for nearly 7,000 Syrian citizens living in the U.S. for another 18 months. But it won't let more applicants from Syria enter the program.
Two U.S. officials familiar with the administration's plan say that "Temporary Protected Status" for Syrians will be renewed Wednesday. But they say the Homeland Security Department won't re-designate Syria as having conditions preventing citizens from returning safely.
That means Syrians already receiving the protections can stay, but more can't apply once the current program expires in March.
The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they weren't authorized to discuss the decision publicly.
The expected decision follows a contentious debate within the Trump administration about whether to cut off the program.
FCICA will host a free product knowledge webinar hosted by Schönox HPS North America on January 11, 2018 at 11 a.m. (EST).
The webinar will provide a dialog and description of Schönox products used on real applications before and after. Since every FCICA webinar is interactive, viewers get the chance to ask questions during a live question and answer session.
Those who cannot make the live webinar, can register to receive a recording. The recorded session will also be featured on FCICA’s website and housed on the FCICA YouTube channel.
These product webinars are free to all attendees regardless of FCICA membership status, but viewers must pre-register.
For more information, visit www.fcica.com.
NEW YORK (AP) — Guillermo del Toro's Cold War-era fairytale "The Shape of Water" swam away with a leading seven nominations from the Golden Globes, while the HBO drama "Big Little Lies" led the television nominees with six nods.
The nominees for best picture drama are: "Call Me By Your Name," ''Dunkirk," ''The Post," The Shape of Water" and "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri."
The nominees for best picture comedy or musical are: "The Disaster Artist," ''Get Out," ''Lady Bird," ''The Greatest Showman," and "I, Tonya."
The Globes are the most prominent platform yet in Hollywood's awards season to confront the post-Harvey Weinstein landscape. Among the supporting actor nominees is Christopher Plummer, who has replaced Kevin Spacey in Ridley Scott's "All the Money in the World." Scott, too, was nominated for best director.
The International Fund for Animal Welfare rescued ten stranded Risso's dolphins from Wellfleet, MA and released in Truro, MA on New Year's Day 2017.
Animal welfare activists began the new year in Massachusetts rescuing 10 dolphins stranded in Wellfleet Harbor.
International Fund for Animal Welfare spokeswoman Kerry Branon told The Boston Globe that the nonprofit group began receiving calls Sunday morning about three dolphins swimming in the harbor.
By the time rescue crews arrived, the number of dolphins was up to 10.
At first, they tried to coax the dolphins into open water using two boats.
When the tide went out, the rescuers had to adopt more aggressive techniques.
They used stretchers to move the animals one by one to transport trucks and released them in nearby Truro where the group hoped favorable winds and tides would help the animals make it out to sea.
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Dozens of staff and volunteers participated in the rescue.
The idea of visiting places with strange sounding names found an anthem in 1948. That was the year Joan Whitney and Alex Kramer published a song called "Far Away Places."
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Mostly sunny today in the north county, highs near 70
SW winds 15-25 miles per hour
Clear overnight, lows in the mid 40’s
West winds 10-20 miles per hour.
Mostly sunny tomorrow, highs in the mid 70’s
WNW winds 10-20 miles per hour
DOJ Will Turn Over Thousands of New FBI Texts Between Strzok and Page … Next 24 Hours
Buckle up.
This promises to get interesting. Fast.
According to sources, the Justice Department will unveil more text messages between Peter Strzok and Lisa Page tonight or by Wednesday.
Both defrocked FBI executives were demoted after a few hundred text messages were released between the duo, making fun of President Donald Trump and making negative remarks about GOP voters.
Of course, the partisan duo who previously worked on U.S. Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s Trump Russia probe, made glowing references to Hillary Clinton.
But for months inside FBI sources said those messages were the proverbial tip of the iceberg, compared to thousands of other texts captured from conversations.
BREAKING: DOJ will make the 6 months of missing texts that were eventually located by IG between Strzok and Page available to Congress sometime tonight or tomorrow, according to sources…developing — Sara A. Carter (@SaraCarterDC) April 24, 2018
Participants run into Lake Ontario as they take part in the Courage Polar Bear Dip in Oakville, Ont., on Sunday, January 1, 2017. An octogenarian, with the words "Happy 2017" scrawled on his body, took the inaugural leap into the Atlantic Ocean in one of the first polar bear swims of the year.
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A 19-year-old man who allegedly carjacked a Lake Elsinore shopkeeper and attempted to forcibly take another person's vehicle in the same area was charged Tuesday, Dec. 27 with carjacking and attempted carjacking. Sawyer Lee Aston of Wildomar was arrested Thursday and booked into the Southwest Detention Center in Murrieta, where he's being held in lieu of $60,000 bail.
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A day after Finance Minister Bill Morneau announced the federal government has made a $4.5-billion offer to buy Trans Mountain from Kinder Morgan, Conservative Deputy Leader Lisa Raitt questioned Wednesday why Trudeau wasn’t putting up the same fight to save Energy East.
– The WWE Performance Center in Orlando kicked off “Squatober” this week, as seen in the video above. The video features major lifts from Cezar Bononi, Steve Cutler and Eric Bugenhagen, who is a lifelong fan and powerlifter who was signed after a tryout back in February. He recently started with the company and worked the Performance Center Combine a few weeks back.
– WWE stock was up 0.38% today, closing at $23.51 per share. Today’s high was $23.63 and the low was $23.39.
– Make-A-Wish America is celebrating 300,000 Wishes granted to kids this week. They posted this graphic with John Cena. He said, “It’s an absolute honor and a privilege to grant a child’s wish, and I am humbled by each one I meet. These kids have taught me what it truly means to have strength and to ‘Never Give Up’. Wishes inspire these kids to stay strong and never give up hope.”
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Intek Group Spa:
* SAYS KME AG, ITS MAIN INVESTMENT, ANNOUNCED THAT IT WILL ISSUE A EUR 300 MILLION BOND RESERVED TO INSTITUTIONAL INVESTORS DUE 2023 AT 6.75 PERCENT
* ‍PROCEEDS FROM OFFERING ARE EXPECTED TO BE USED TO REPAY EXISTING DEBT AND, IN GENERAL, FOR ACTIVITY OF KME GROUP​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Police say two women, including one in a wheelchair, have been found dead with gunshot wounds to their heads inside a Philadelphia home.
Police say they were met by a person at the door of the home late Monday night.
A 66-year-old woman in the wheelchair was found on the first floor, and a 44-year-old woman was found on the second floor. Both were pronounced dead at the scene.
The person who let officers into the home is being questioned as a witness.
No names have been released.
The 2017-18 UEFA Champions League Round of 16 is set.
Following six matchdays of group stage action, the knockout stage of Europe’s top club competition is set to begin in February.
Monday’s Round of 16 draw in Lyon saw the eight matchups for the next round of the competition, which will feature several mouth-watering fixtures featuring past European Cup winners.
The top draw will feature defending holders Real Madrid as they face Paris Saint-Germain. Current La Liga leaders Barcelona also face a tricky test as they will duke it out with defending EPL winners, Chelsea.
The first legs will begin on Feb. 13-14 and will conclude on Feb. 21.The second legs will begin on March 6 and conclude on March 14.
Here’s a closer look at all of the Round of 16 matches:
Juventus vs. Tottenham Hotspur
FC Basel vs. Manchester City
FC Porto vs. Liverpool
Real Madrid vs. PSG
Bayern Munich vs. Besiktas
Chelsea vs. Barcelona
Sevilla vs. Manchester United
Shakhtar Donetsk vs. AS Roma
FACTS OF THE DAY
Today in 2001 the first draft of the human genome is published.
Sylvester Stallone speaks the way he does due to a partial paralysis of the face that occurred during his birth.
Image copyright Chris Downer Image caption The diver went missing from a boat north east of the Cava lighthouse
A missing diver has been recovered from Scapa Flow, the coastguard has said.
The alarm was raised at 16:00 and a mayday call was made to all vessels in waters near Orkney to help in the search.
A boat north east of Cava Lighthouse reported one of their divers 15 minutes overdue.
Stromness and Kirkwall coastguard teams, a search and rescue helicopter, and the Longhope RNLI lifeboat were also involved in the operation.
There has been no information about the diver's condition.
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - President Donald Trump is weighing in on Virginia's governor's race.
Trump attacked Democrat Ralph Northam on immigration issues in a tweet late Thursday, accusing Northam of "fighting" on behalf of violent MS-13 gang members. Trump urged Virginians to vote for Republican Ed Gillespie.
Gillespie - a consummate Washington insider - has sought to keep Trump at arm's length throughout the campaign while also trying to rally Trump supporters with hard-edged attacks on Northam over immigration.
Northam responded on Twitter he's been expecting Trump's attack and asked supporters for donations.
Virginia is just one of two states electing governors this year, a swing state contest viewed as a possible referendum on Trump's first year in office.
MS-13 has become a target of Trump in seeking support for a broader immigration crackdown.
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A drink driver has failed in his bid to get his driving ban overturned.
Thomas Marshall, of Daleside Avenue in New Mill, was banned from the road for three years by Kirklees magistrates in August 2015.
Police pulled his vehicle over due to a problem with the lights and discovered that he had 68 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath.
This was almost twice the legal limit of 35 microgrammes.
Marshall, 24, asked the Huddersfield court to remove his ban now that he has served two years.
He explained to magistrates that it was becoming increasingly difficult to get his elderly grandparents into town for doctors appointments.
Marshall, who had a previous similar conviction, added that he also had responsibility caring for his autistic nephew.
He told magistrates: “I’ve learnt my lesson this time.”
But magistrates rejected his request to remove his disqualification.
A 33-year-old Lynn man was driving under the influence when he hit and killed a pedestrian in East Boston and tried to flee the scene yesterday morning, police say. Christopher Nalchajian was arrested about 6 a.m. after officers responding to a report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle on Saratoga Street noticed him trying to "walk away from the scene," police said yesterday.
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On March 24, Houston will hold its very first Lemon Climb.It's an event where participants will climb 75 flight of stairs to the top of the tallest building in Texas, Chase Tower, Downtown.It all benefits Alex's Lemonade Stand , a foundation that's fighting childhood cancer one step at a time.We caught up with one of the event's ambassador families.The Lemon Climb will take place on March 24 from 8:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette and receiver Marqise Lee won't play in Thursday's preseason game against Tampa Bay.
Coach Doug Marrone ruled out both players Monday, reiterating that the team is going to be cautious with them.
Fournette has a "nagging" foot injury that Marrone said has "been kind of growing." The fourth overall pick in the NFL draft attended practice Monday, but wasn't wearing pads and didn't do any work.
Lee badly sprained his right ankle during practice Sunday. He was wearing a walking boot and using a crutch Monday.
Marrone says "we're just being smart on it. ... Obviously we'll probably hold those guys out for at least 'til after the game."
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Norbert James Sima, 83, died on May 27, 2017. He was a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran. Mr. Sima was the husband and best friend for 62 years to Patricia Arlene (nee Malinovsky); the father of Cathy (Roger) Nothnagel, Audrey Lynn (David) Bahde and the late James (Cheryl) Sima; and the loving Pa to his Princess Alissa Rose Nothnagel.
Interment will be at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. The family appreciates memorials to the LaGrange Park Fire Department, 447 N. Catherine Ave, LaGrange Park, 60526.
Adolf Funeral Home, Berwyn, handled arrangements.
EDGEWATER, Md. (WJZ) — It was an odd sighting for firefighters in one Maryland community Tuesday night when they got a call for a cow in a pool.
Firefighters from Woodland Beach Volunteer Fire Department were called to a Davidsonville home shortly after 9 p.m. for an animal rescue in water.
When they got to the house in the 3800 block of Birdsville Road, they were told a cow fell into swimming pool.
It took 1.5 hours to get the cow out of the pool — with the help of cinderblock steps and many hands.
But when the cow got out of the pool she couldn’t get up on her own.
Firefighters made a harness and took the cow to a nearby pasture where she could finally stand on her own.
It was an interesting night for firefighters and they returned to service three hours later.
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A little more than 2,000 workers in New Jersey could lose their jobs at large companies by early April, according to the state’s Department of Labor. (Read More)
LIMA, April 6 Peru's central bank left the benchmark interest rate unchanged at 4.25 percent on Thursday, but said it was especially attentive to new inflation information and could change its monetary policy position in the near term.
The bank said the recent uptick in prices that has pushed 12-month inflation near the upper limit of its target range was temporary in nature and related to the El Niño climate phenomenon that has caused deadly flooding in Peru.
All 14 analysts polled by Reuters had forecast the rate would be held for the 14th month in a row. (Reporting by Marco Aquino and Teresa Cespedes; Writing by Caroline Stauffer; Editing by Sandra Maler)
Staal scored his 39th goal of the season in the second period, but his team fell short in a 4-3 loss to the Kings on Monday.
Staal probably won't catch Alexander Ovechkin for the Richard Trophy, but he probably will break 40 goals for just the third time in his career, now that he's up to 39 on the year. At 33 years old, that's a pretty strong campaign by anyone's standards.
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Your favorite beer, cheese and sausage festival is back for its 5th year! Join the Shepherd Express as we celebrate all things Wisconsin! Enjoy unlimited samples from the state’s finest breweries, cheese artisans, sausage makers, local restaurants, distilleries and wineries. All guests will receive a complementary Stein & Dine sampling glass to use for the day and take home! This is a 21+ event and identification will be checked at the door.
• General Admission Tickets: $40 in advance / $50 at the door
• VIP Admission Tickets: $75 in advance / $90 at the door
Limited VIP tickets are available; make sure to grab yours now! VIP tickets include a special tasting hour (1pm-2pm) where you can mingle with the brewers, cheese artisans and sausage makers as well as try specialty beer and food items without any wait!
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This is an adult only event. No admittance to anyone under the age of 21. IDs will be checked at the door. Management reserves all rights.
On April 6, Ivanka Trump's company won provisional approval from the Chinese government for three new trademarks, giving it monopoly rights to sell Ivanka brand jewelry, bags and spa services in the world's second-largest economy. That night, the first daughter and her husband, Jared Kushner, sat next to the president of China and his wife for a steak and Dover sole dinner at Mar-a-Lago.
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Migrants sent home $445 billion in 2016, lifting millions out of poverty - report
LONDON, June 14 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Migrants working in rich countries sent home almost half a trillion dollars in 2016, helping to lift families out of poverty by providing financial stability, access to education, housing and healthcare, according to a global report.
The Food and Agriculture Organisation’s (FAO) food price index, which measures monthly changes for a basket of cereals, oilseeds, dairy products, meat and sugar, averaged 169.5points, nearly unchanged from December. International food prices were almost 3percent lower than last January, FAO said. Agricultural commodities have emerged from a highly volatile period and are expected to remain stable over the next decade.
FAO raised its forecast for global cereals output in 2017 to 2.64billion tons, 1.3 percent higher than 2016’s harvest.
- REUTERS
INTERNATIONAL - World food prices held steady in January from the month before, as rising prices for cereals and vegetable oils were balanced out by lower quotations for dairy and sugar, the UN food agency said yesterday.
Ibani returns as Rivers Speaker
MEMBER representing Andoni Constituency in the Rivers State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Ikuinyi Owaji Ibani has been returned as the Speaker. Ibani had resigned his speakership after the Court of Appeal annulled his election and was re-elected in the December 10, legislative rerun elections. His election came as Rt Hon Adams Dabotorudima also resigned […]
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CONCORD (CBS) – A Concord police officer came to the rescue of a young boy who was choking on a piece of candy during the town’s Memorial Day ceremony.
Sgt. Jeffrey Young led the honor guard during the Monday festivities. While the ceremony ended, Young noticed a 4-year-old boy who was choking.
Young struck the boy in the back several times, and a ball of candy that had obstructed the child’s airway flew out of his mouth.
Firefighters checked the boy and cleared him to go home with his parents.
March 30 Boston Scientific Corp
* Boston Scientific announces agreement to acquire symetis
* Boston Scientific Corp - deal for $435 million in up-front cash
* Boston Scientific announces agreement to acquire Symetis
* Deal for $435 million
* Boston Scientific Corp - on an adjusted basis, transaction is expected to be immaterial in 2017, slightly accretive in 2018
* Boston Scientific - deal expected to be less accretive (or dilutive, as case may be) on a GAAP basis, due to amortization expense and transaction costs Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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STC distributes dividends for First Quarter of 2018 (TASI) Date: 23 Apr 2018 Saudi Telecom distributes SAR 1 cash dividends per share for First Quarter of 2018. Distribution is scheduled to commence effective May 28, 2018.
A JAZZ concert marking the 30th anniversary of a Henley-based charity will take place on September 30.
The Roy Bailey Big Band will perform in honour of brain injury charity Headway Thames Valley at the Christ Church Centre in Reading Road, Henley, from 7.30pm.
There will be canapés and a cash bar as well as a raffle with prizes including tickets to an England football match and the Henley Festival.
Tickets cost £15, or £10 for Headway clients. Visit bit.ly/2eTidAi
(Reuters) - Kroger Co’s (KR.N) Fred Meyer said it would exit its firearms business, two weeks after deciding to stop selling guns and ammunition to buyers under the age of 21.
FILE PHOTO - A logo of Kroger is displayed on a monitor above the floor of the New York Stock Exchange shortly after the opening bell in New York, U.S., December 5, 2017. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson
Earlier this month, Kroger joined other U.S. retailers such as Walmart Inc (WMT.N) and Dick’s Sporting Goods Inc (DKS.N) to bar sale of firearms to buyers under 21, following a deadly shooting at a Florida high school.
Fred Meyer said it was working on plans to phase out sales of firearms and ammunition.
The firearm business generated about $7 million annually, the company said, also highlighting “softening consumer demand”.
The company operates 133 stores in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington and sells firearms in 43 of them.
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BEIRUT — Tens of thousands of people have turned out for a Hezbollah rally in southern Beirut called to protest President Donald Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
The rally on Monday, one of several large demonstrations recently held across the Middle East to protest the move, was called by Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah.
The protesters marched through the southern suburbs of Beirut, a Hezbollah stronghold, waving flags and chanting in support of the Palestinians, who claim east Jerusalem as the capital of their future state.
Members of the 22 Wing Canadian Forces Base North Bay braved the -25C temperatures this morning to collect food and monetary donations in support of the Coach4Food Program.
Motorists were stopped by volunteers from 6 to 8:30 a.m. as they left and entered the base.
Bags of non-perishable food items were handed out the vehicle window and for those who didn't have cans or boxes they dipped into their wallet.
The donations were delivered to the North Bay Food Bank.
Nugget.ca will update with total soon.
KeyBank announced that Courtney Jinjika has been promoted to senior vice president and regional retail leader for Connecticut and Western Massachusetts.
She will be responsible for leading the market’s retail network of branches serving the bank’s clients in the Hartford, Middlesex, New Haven, Tolland and Windham counties in Connecticut and throughout Hamden County, Massachusetts.
Jinjika previously served as area retail leader (ARL) for KeyBank in the Seattle, Washington market. She began her career with Key over 15 years ago as a branch teller, quickly advancing to higher level roles including branch manager. Jinjika has personally been a top performing ARL for several years.
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PARIS — Farewell, JFK. Hello, Jacques Chirac.
A French town is changing the name of a major avenue, scrapping the name of late U.S. President John Fitzgerald Kennedy to honour a French president instead.
The city council in Brive-la-Gaillarde, a town in Chirac's former fiefdom in central France, voted late Thursday to rename the street "Jacques and Bernadette Chirac," after the president who served 1995-2007 and his wife.
Mayor Frederic Soulier said the city preferred to honour a couple who did a lot for the region rather than a foreign leader.
Bernadette Chirac said in a letter published by radio network France Bleu that the initiative "moves us a lot" and called it a "great honour ."
In this week in 1997, P4 pupils from Aboyne Primary School were pictured with the instruments they received through the Co-op Music for Schools initiative.
With the youngsters are head teacher Mrs Margaret McKenna and Stephen Gow, manager of Aboyne Co-op.
The children, aided by their parents, grandparents, aunties and uncles, brought the vouchers they had collected to school where they were exchanged for a Clavinova digital piano, a keyboard and a variety of small percussion instruments for the school.
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MINNEAPOLIS (Nexstar) — The Jucy Lucy is a Minnesota staple. The famous burger from Matt’s Bar is one of two restaurants that claim to have the original burger that got its start in the Twin Cities.
According to Amy Feriancek, Matt’s Bar General Manager, the Jucy Lucy creation began at Matt’s back in the 1950’s. “It started here. Matt and a couple of patrons had a lazy afternoon and this patron says hey Matt, why don’t you put a couple of hamburger patties and throw a piece of cheese inside. Let’s see what we get out of it.”
But the name didn’t come until after the first bite.
“When he took a bite, he said whoa that’s one hot Juicy Lucy,” said Feriancek.
Matt put it on the menu less than a year later after requests from customers, but forgot to spell Juicy with an ‘i,’ and never changed it.
Now it’s a must have burger for anyone that comes to visit the Twin Cities.
Feriancek says that she has seen plenty of visitors come in to give this unique burger a try, and many are in town for Super Bowl LII.
A number of Devon roads and schools remain closed on Tuesday morning as police issued a warning not to travel in the hours of darkness after yesterday's snow storm.
The Met Office has a yellow warning for ice covering the whole of Devon which remains in place until after rush hour today.
Some Devon roads are still impassable because of snow, while others have been coated in ice after the snow began to thaw then froze over night.
Parts of Dartmoor, Exmoor and North Devon are said to be inaccesible while many minor roads - including those just off the A380 and A30 - have not been treated and remain hazardous.
The Met Office warning reads: "Ice is likely to form on some untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths. This increases the risk of accidents, as well as injuries from slips and falls."
We'll bring you updates as they happen right here
Erdogan told his ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) in Ankara the event was planned for an indoor sports area.
“In May we will hold our first meeting in an indoor sports arena in Europe, God willing. All preparations are done. I don’t want to say which country it is, for now," Erdogan said.
Erdogan last week called for snap parliamentary and presidential elections, set for June 24, nearly a year-and-a-half ahead of schedule and which will take place under a state of emergency.
Extending a 'hand of friendship' ...
That's the message from Kenya's newly elected incumbent president Uhuru Kenyatta to his rival, after one of the most hotly contested campaigns in recent years.
But the opposition is refusing to concede defeat.
There's been violence in the opposition stronghold of Kisumu and the capital Nairobi.
Kenya has one of the fastest growing economies in Africa and it's often cited as a stable democracy.
So, will tensions arising from this election put its future at risk?
Presenter: Martine Dennis
Guests:
Joseph Simekha - Presidential campaign spokesperson for opposition leader Raila Odinga
Joyce Laboso - National Assembly Deputy Speaker for the ruling Jubilee Party and newly elected Governor of Bomet County
Irungu Houghton - Associate Director of the Society of International Development
A new-look, less-compressed slate
The NBA released its new-look, less-compressed regular season schedule today.
The season will start eight days earlier, on Oct. 17, and end one day sooner, on April 11.
The league added a week to the schedule to reduce the number of back-to-back games and situations where teams play four games in five nights. It is an attempt to discourage clubs from resting their best players, particularly on the same night, in late-season games.
Here is a look at some key dates in the Detroit Pistons’ schedule.
Kolkata: Actress Diya Mukherjee is happy to participate in Zee Bangla’s Didi No. 1 and says that she found host Rachana Banerjee ‘encouraging’.
Didi No. 1 is a popular game show of Bengal, which is hosted by popular actress Rachana Banerjee.
Diya, who is currently seen in a prominent role in the channel’s family drama Seemarekha, said to TellyChakkar, “This is the first time that I participated in Didi No. 1 and it was super fun. We enjoyed a lot while playing the game. I did not play with the aim of winning the trophy.”
Speaking about Banerjee, she said, “She is very nice and encouraging.”
The particular episode will be aired today at 5 pm.
Besides Diya, the game show will also see actors like Abhishek Bose, Arjun Chakrabarty, Shreema Bhattacherjee, Jeetu Kamal, Tumpa, Antara and Indra as participants.
Check out the following photo featuring all the participants-
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Balrampur (UP): A 35-year-old man died after his hand got caught in a wheat grinding machine here today, the police said.Ram Khilawan was operating the machine in Shahpur Itai village, when suddenly he got his hand got caught in it, Police station in-charge Santosh Singh said.The body has been sent for post-mortem and investigation into the incident is underway, the official said.
At Harrington, Drew Fletcher had four hits and two runs batted in and Phil Taylor had a pair of hits and four RBIs to lead Narraguagus past Machias.
Bryce Rolfe allowed four hits and struck out 13 to pick up the win.
For Machias Dexter Moody had a hit and two RBIs and Dallas Moody had a hit and an RBI.
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Rolfe, Fletcher (6) and Willey, Albert, Mallar and Moody
The Harbor Entrepreneur Center was one of two local incubator programs that received a $250,000 state grant aimed at growing South Carolina's innovation industry. Staff/File The Harbor Entrepreneur Center was one of two local incubator programs that received a $250,000 state grant aimed at growing South Carolina's innovation industry.
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KEPPEL Infrastructure Trust (KIT) on Monday reported a distribution per unit of 0.93 Singapore cent for its first quarter ended March 31, 2017, unchanged from a year ago.
This reflects a distribution yield of 7.3 per cent as at end-March 2017. Distributable cash flows of
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SEATTLE (AP) – Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan wants to move hundreds more homeless people into tiny homes, emergency shelters and other immediate housing in the next 90 days.
Her plan to be unveiled Wednesday comes two weeks after she signed into a law a tax on large businesses to pay for homeless services and low-income housing.
That employee-hours tax will begin in January but a coalition of businesses is collecting signatures to put a referendum on the November ballot to overturn the tax.
Durkan’s plan relies on one-time money from the sale of city property to provide immediate housing for 525 additional people each night. Currently, the city operates about 2,032 shelter beds.
The plan needs City Council approval.
Last year, the Seattle region had the third-highest number of homeless people in the U.S.
Will Tom Harry get the better of Sam? And will Demelza fall back under Hugh's spell?
The residents of Ross Poldark‘s Cornwall are no strangers to fisticuffs so they probably won’t bat an eyelid when another major scuffle in the Poldark/Warleggan war erupts in season four episode two.
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George’s brutish right-hand man, Tom Harry, has already very nearly beaten the life out of Drake Carne and this week he turns his attention to Demelza’s other brother Sam at the Sawle Feast. And when the apple of Sam’s eye, Emma Tregirls, gets involved in their little proxy war things, get a lot more interesting.
Meanwhile, Ross and Demelza are trying to get their marriage back on track but with Hugh Armitage looking less and less likely to leave Cornwall any time soon, and Lord Falmouth eyeing Ross up for a role far away from home, could their best-laid plans go up in smoke already?
Let’s have a sneak peek…
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NBC warns against bank ‘propaganda’
The central bank announced yesterday that all financial institutions are required to declare that they are a “Private Institution” on all company signage and that it must be displayed in appropriate locations in order to differentiate from state-owned institutions.
The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) said in the announcement that it has observed that some private financial institutions “use propaganda” to deceive customers into believing that they are state-owned institutions as means of pressuring borrowers to repay their debts.
“Such propaganda negatively affects the development of Cambodia’s financial sector,” the announcement said. It added that financial institutions need to reinforce transparency when issuing loans and educating staff to avoid using undo force when collecting debts.
With Matt Kenseth reportedly returning to Roush Fenway Racing for the remainder of the 2018 season, NASCAR soon will regain one of its (greatest) worst interviews.
The 46-year-old driver will share the No. 6 Ford with RFR’s Trevor Bayne, with his first race back coming May 12 at Kansas Speedway, SB Nation’s Jordan Bianchi reported Monday night. And after the news dropped, FOX Sports tweeted a friendly reminder of how Kenseth loves to play the role of NASCAR’s resident troll during interviews.
Take a look:
What a legend.
Kenseth broke into the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series in 2001 with Roush, and drove full-time for the team until the 2012 season, after which he joined Joe Gibbs Racing. The veteran driver left JGR after the 2017 season, and has remained adamant that he has no plans to retire.
In 12 seasons with Roush, Kenseth won 15 races and hoisted the Cup series championship trophy in 2003.
Thumbnail photo via Mike DiNovo/USA TODAY Sports Images
ISLAMABAD (AP) — A Pakistani rights group has appealed on Indonesia to free on humanitarian grounds a terminally ill Pakistani convict on death row.
The Justice Project Pakistan, which opposes capital punishment, said in a statement Thursday that 54-year-old Zulfiqar Ali could soon die after his health deteriorated while in a Jakarta prison hospital.
There was no immediate response from Indonesia.
Ali was arrested in November 2004 and later convicted on drug smuggling charges which carry the death sentence in Indonesia. The rights group claims his trial was unfair and that he was wrongfully convicted.
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Sarah Belal, executive director at Justice Project Pakistan, said they cannot save Ali's life but are trying to help him "die a free man."
Pakistani President Mamnoon Hussain has asked Indonesia President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo to pardon Ali.
FAIRPLAIN TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — A prosecutor says no charges will be filed in the death of a 1-year-old girl who died in February after she wandered into standing water in her family’s backyard.
The Grand Rapids Press reported Tuesday that Montcalm County Prosecutor Andrea Krause determined that none of the elements of a crime could have been proven beyond a reasonable doubt. She called the child’s death a “very tragic accident.”
The toddler was found dead Feb. 21 in standing water from rains and snowmelt in her backyard near Sheridan. The children’s parents were home at the time of the incident.
State police have not released the name of the child or her parents.
One person was killed in a rollover crash in Scituate, Rhode Island, early Tuesday morning.
According to affiliate WJAR, the crash happened around 1:30 a.m. near William Henry Rd.
The driver, who has not been identified, was the only one in the vehicle.
The incident remains under investigation.
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ARCHBALD — Valley View’s high school and middle school in Archbald were evacuated Tuesday after officials found a bomb threat written on the wall, Archbald Police Chief Tim Trently said.
School officials found the threat about noon in the high school, and immediately dismissed students from both schools, which are attached, for the rest of the day, Chief Trently said.
State police swept the building with a bomb-sniffing dog, Superintendent Tom Quinn said. School will begin today at all district buildings at the regular times, according to the school website.
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John Terry is ready to consider lucrative playing offers in China and America, as well as Europe, after Chelsea announced that their most successful captain to date would be leaving at the end of the season.
Terry has helped inspire Chelsea to 14 major trophies, including the Champions League and four Premier League titles during his 19 first-team seasons at the club, but has made just 10 appearances this season under Antonio Conte.
A future offer to return to Chelsea in a non-playing capacity has already been outlined but, at the age of 36, Terry wants to seek a new on-field challenge.
Terry had signed a series of one-year contracts over recent seasons but had to wait until last May before being offered a new deal and has made it clear that he has now decided to leave. There has already been strong interest from Shanghai Shenhua, where his former team-mate Gus Poyet is the head coach, but Bournemouth and West Bromwich Albion were also interested in taking him on loan during the January transfer window.
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MUSCAT: The Department of Investigation and Criminal Investigation of Royal Oman Police (ROP) arrested two persons in a robbery case in the willayat of Nizwa.
According to an official source at the ROP, said the accused assaulted an Omani citizen and robbed him of all his belongings.
“Apart from this, the accused also forced the victim to withdraw money from the ATM”, the source said.
The defendants have been remanded to judicial custody for other the legal proceedings.
Cigarettes seized
In another case, the ROP said that the Department of Investigation and Criminal Investigation at the Izki police station has arrested a person of Asian nationality for selling cigarettes, which are banned in the Sultanate.
“A large quantity of contraband cigarettes along with chewing tobacco were seized from his possession”, the ROP said
The accused has been referred to the judicial custody to complete the rest of the legal proceedings.
The Citiots will be at the Gordon Best Theatre Friday night for another evening of audience-fuelled improv comedy.
The troupe takes the stage at 8 p.m., with tickets $12 for adults and $10 for students.
Doors open at 7:30 p.m., and the theatre is at 216 Hunter St. W.
Improv is a live comedy form that sees the cast coming up with unscripted sketches on the spot, often from suggestions and ideas from the audience.
Lion dancers entertained students of Rancho Cotate High School during their Unity Week rally Friday, Feb. 23 at Rancho Cotate High School. Unity Week is designed to celebrate the cultures reflected in the Rancho Cotate student body and at the end of the week the students held an assembly with different groups of students performing songs, dances, etc. from various cultures. Jane Peleti
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Israeli forces raid Jenin, arrest 5 Palestinians
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Israeli forces detained five Palestinians during a raid in the northern West Bank city of Jenin on Saturday.
Israeli forces surrounded several houses in al-Kufayr and Barqin villages in southern Jenin in search of Ahmed Jarrar, accused by Israeli authorities of killing a Jewish settler in a drive-by shooting last month near Nablus, according to local residents.
There was no comment from the Israeli military on the raid.
Last week, Israeli forces killed a Palestinian man and demolished four homes during a raid in Jenin in search of the suspected killer of the settler.
In response to the press conference organised by NDTV, the central government has made it clear that Income Tax department is looking into undisclosed income of Rs 1600 crore by Prannoy Roy, Radhika Roy and companies controlled and associated with NDTV group. Sources say that inquires in this regard were initiated by the tax authorities in 2011 when UPA 2 was in power.
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OKLAHOMA CITY — Authorities say suspects in the 1999 shooting deaths of an Oklahoma couple and the abduction of their 16-year-old daughter and her friend “bragged” about photographing the girls while they were bound.
Sixty-six-year-old Ronnie Dean Busick was charged Monday with four counts of first-degree murder in the killing of Danny and Kathy Freeman of Craig County, and the disappearance of teenagers Lauria Bible and Ashley Freeman.
Oklahoma officials say two other suspects have died.
According to an affidavit, unnamed witnesses interviewed by investigators said the suspects abducted the girls, and that they had seen photos of them. Authorities believe the teenagers were eventually killed and might be buried in a pit in northeastern Oklahoma.
Lauria Bible’s mother, Lorene Bible, says she believes “somebody knows where these girls are.”
A few moments from the first State of Downtown Modesto program presented by the Downtown Modesto Partnership on April 14 at the Gallo Center for the Arts. Deke Farrow/jfarrow@modbee.com
Rumor has it a German shepherd won Best in Show at the 141st Westminster Dog Show — and that's exactly who did.
Rumor (official name "Lockenhaus' Rumor Has It V Kenlyn") on Tuesday became only the second German shepherd to win the award in the history of the Westminster Dog Show. The first was "Covy Tucker Hill's Manhattan" in the 1987 competition.
MORE: Westminster Dog Show full results
Thomas H. Bradley III, who judged this year's Best in Show competition at New York's Madison Square Garden, detailed what made Rumor stand out from her competition — and what pushed her over the top after making the final.
MORE: Adorable photos of dogs at the Westminster Dog Show
"The German shepherd standard talks about quality and nobility, sometimes unrecognizable. But when you recognize it, it hits you home," Bradley said. "And that's what it really is.
"She is just magnificent."
The Chinese Information and Service Center (CISC) celebrated its 46th annual Friendship Dinner and Auction on May 19 at the Seattle Marriott Waterfront Hotel, and raised $150,000.
The theme of the gala, “Come Together,” reflects CISC’s goal of providing services that help immigrants to overcome barriers, facilitate transitions, and promote integration into the mainstream community.
Robert Mak emceed the event and there was a special performance by Rosa Leung.
Farmer Boys’ St. Patrick’s Day promotion doesn’t require the luck of the Irish, just a little patience.
The Riverside-based fast-casual chain is bringing back St. Patrick’s Day game cards at participating locations Tuesday, March 13, through the holiday on Saturday, March 17.
Every scratch-off coupon is a winner, good for either a food discount or a free item, according to a news release.
Related: How Southern California casinos are celebrating St. Patrick’s Day
But there’s a challenge. Customers aren’t supposed to see what their prize is until after St. Patrick’s Day.
The coupons are good March 18 through April 1, and customers are asked to wait scratch them until they’re inside a Farmer Boys restaurant between those dates.
Information: www.farmerboys.com
BOSTON (CBS) – One person has died following a late-night shooting in Roxbury.
The shooting happened around 11:40 p.m. Tuesday night on Crawford Street.
Boston Police found a man in his 30s had been shot.
He was taken to an area hospital but later pronounced dead.
No arrests have been made.
On Mar. 29, 2017, Manitoba-based UFOlogy released the 2016 Canadian UFO Survey, a compilation of UFO sightings from UFO researchers across Canada and the United States. On Jun. 7 at 8:15 p.m. a "diamond-shaped object with red and white lights, some flashing" and "moving slowly" was seen in the area.
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A team of Missouri park rangers were on duty when they heard an unusual noise in the far distance. And as they followed the sound, they began to realize they were an animal’s desperate cries. However, all of their collective years of experience could not have prepared them for the heartbreaking scene they were about to discover.
Great Plains SPCA is an animal welfare organization for animals, based in Kansas City, which operates a “no-kill” policy. It cares for upwards of 35,000 animals a year. And from providing veterinary care in the community to rescuing and housing homeless animals, there’s a whole host of ways Great Plains SPCA can offer help to creatures in the local area.
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As a result, staff at the organization often receive calls about strays in that part of the state. So in April 2017 they leapt into action when they heard about an animal in need. This time, however, the distress call came from a rather unexpected source.
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NAIROBI An Indian registered cargo dhow that was hijacked by suspected Somali pirates on April 1 is now in the vicinity of Hobyo, a major meeting point of pirates when they were most active in 2011, the EU Naval Force said on Monday, giving a location for the vessel for the first time.
"An EU Naval Force maritime patrol aircraft has confirmed the exact location of the dhow and has attempted to establish radio communications but without success," it said in a statement on its website.
"Investigations and operations are ongoing."
(Reporting by George Obulutsa; Editing by Alison Williams)
The Folks at the Princeton Rescue Squad got an amazing gift here at Christmas that will benefit the entire community.
The American Electric Power Foundation... the charitable arm of American Electric Power and its operating companies...
... donated $25,000 to the fund for a new education center and disaster shelter.
Squad CEO Stacey Hicks said they are thankful and excited.
The money will help keep EMTs and paramedic's training up to date as well as help the community in several ways. Stacey Hicks adds that they have a footer for the building in place and hope to continue with construction once spring arrives.
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Decent signing for you, always gives his all and can play at prop or the backrow. He has some very good players in front of him at Hull, so game time would have been very limited in 2018.
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MEXICO CITY (AP) — A leader of the Gulf drug cartel has been killed along with three of his associates in a clash with marines in Mexico's northern border city of Reynosa.
The government of Tamaulipas state said Monday that Humberto Loza Mendez died over the weekend in the clash.
Loza Mendez and his three companions were believed to be members of a faction of the Gulf cartel who were fighting turf battles with other factions.
Authorities had offered a reward of 2 million pesos (about $108,000) for Loza Mendez, who was also known as Steven and "Betillo."
The government said Loza Mendoza was one of the drug gang leaders who had caused much of the violence in Reynosa, which has been hit by running gun battles and street blockades.
OFFICIALS BREAK GROUND ON Gwinnett County officials gathered at the future site of the Centerville Senior Center on Tuesday for a groundbreaking ceremony. The new center will be built adjacent to the Centerville Community Center and Centerville Branch Library on Bethany Church Road in Snellville.
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Smallville actress Allison Mack is being released from custody on a $5 million bond as her case against her proceeds.
The 35-year-old actress was arrested last week for her alleged role in sex slave cult Nxivm.
Allison was officially charged with sex trafficking, sex trafficking conspiracy and forced labor conspiracy. After being released, she will head to California, where she will stay on home detention with an electronic monitoring device, THR reports. Allison allegedly helped recruit sex slaves and was a second in command to the cult’s leader Keith Raniere.
Just because you know you can take what you want does not mean you have to take it. The planets warn if you go to extremes this week you will regret it later on, so resist the temptation to use the power you have for selfish ends.
Randolph will start at power forward for Monday's game against the Pistons, Kings sideline reporter Kayte Christensen reports.
Randolph got the veteran's night off for rest during Saturday's matchup against the Jazz, which allowed Skal Labissiere to pick up the start in his place. However, Randolph is back in the lineup Monday and will reclaim a spot in the starting lineup, which sends Labissiere back to the bench. Randolph's minutes have fluctuated fairly significantly in recent games, logging 23, 33 and 19 minutes over his last three games, which makes it hard to trust him for DFS purposes.
Two men, aged 26 and 28, will appear at Coleraine Magistrates’ Court this morning after shots were fired in the centre of Garvagh at round 3 o’clock yesterday morning.
The 26-year-old man has been charged with offences including attempted murder, carrying a firearm in a public place and discharging a firearm in a public place.
The 28-year-old man has been charged with assisting an offender.
Orlando (WSLS-10 SPORTS)- The Hokies landed a four-star linebacker defensive end prospect for 2017. Nathan Proctor Jr. announced his decision before the Under Armour All-America game in Orlando on national television.
“I’ll be headed to school at Virginia Tech, ” Proctor announced. ESPN Announcer Matt Schick-ESPN Announcer: “Nathan Proctor Junior headed to Virginia tech why Blacksburg? ” Because of the whole lunchpail defense that Bud Foster has and the unique offense that Coach Fuente is putting together, ” explained Proctor.
Proctor chooses Virginia Tech over Penn State and Pittsburgh. The 6-3, 200 pound star could be Bud Foster’s next great rush end in the lunch pail defense.
Also at the 10th annual All-America game, Appomattox Coach Doug Smith was honored as one of the two national winners of the Cellular One Most Valuable Coach awards.He receives a trophy and 5 thousand dollars as part of the program.
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts arrived for practice Wednesday in T-shirts supporting a suburban Indianapolis community rocked by last week's school shooting.
Players and coaches wore the "Noblesville strong" shirts throughout their workout. Team employees pitched in by wearing them around the team complex.
Two people were injured in the shooting, including Jason Seaman, a teacher and former FCS football player who stopped the alleged shooter at Noblesville Middle School. Colts offensive lineman Joe Haeg said he knew Seaman because they squared off in conference play.
Seaman attended Southern Illinois and his college number, 91, was on the shirts. Haeg attended FCS power North Dakota State.
Chicago police officers exchanged gunfire with a man on the West Side Wednesday morning.Police said they spotted a man with a gun and pursued him on foot in the 900-block of North Massasoit Avenue at about 2:40 a.m.During the pursuit, police said the suspect fired shots at officers and officers returned fire, but no one was wounded.The 21-year-old suspect was taken into custody and two guns were recovered from the scene, police said.Area North detectives are investigating.
A priest was taken into custody in Kochi, Kerala, on charges of sexually abusing a 10-year-old boy on Sunday, said reports. Father Basil Kuriakose, 65, the principal of David International School, was arrested under section 377 of the IPC and relevant sections of Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act.
Kerala: Father Basil Kuriyakose, Principal of Kings David Int'l School arrested yesterday under sec 377 IPC, sent to 14 day police custody. — ANI (@ANI_news) January 2, 2017
Kuriakose, said to have committed the crime on the night of December 21, was taken into custody following a complaint by victim's mother.
According to reports, the boy first narrated the incident to his brother, who then informed his mother.
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Eagles announce tour dates with son of the late Glenn Frey
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FILE - In this Jan. 15, 2014, file photo, Joe Walsh of The Eagles performs on the "History of the Eagles" tour at the Forum in Inglewood, California. Walsh and the rest of the Eagles announced Aug. 14, 2017, that they would be heading out on tour with the son of founding member Glenn Frey stepping in for his late father. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP, File) Associated Press
LOS ANGELES -- The Eagles are heading out on tour with a son of founding member Glenn Frey stepping in for his late father.
The band announced Monday that it will visit Greensboro, North Carolina; Atlanta; Louisville, Kentucky; and Detroit in October. The shows will follow a Sept. 30 date with The Doobie Brothers in Seattle.
The Eagles played concerts in Los Angeles and New York last month for their first shows since Frey died at the age of 67 in January 2016.
His son Deacon filled in on guitar and vocals at the concerts and will join the band on tour in the fall.
× Alcohol suspected in fatal motorcycle vs. SUV crash in West Allis; 32-year-old man taken into custody
WEST ALLIS — An 18-year-old motorcyclist has died following a crash that took place near South 60th and Mitchell Streets in West Allis early Wednesday, June 14th.
According to West Allis police, around 12:20 a.m., an SUV traveling southbound on 60th, made a left hand turn, failing to yield the right of way to the motorcycle traveling northbound, causing the crash.
The driver of the SUV, a 32-year-old West Allis man, was taken into custody on suspicion of Homicide by Intoxicated Use of a Vehicle and Operating After Revocation Causing Death.
The crash remains under investigation by the West Allis Police Department Traffic Investigators. Once the investigation is complete, the case will be presented to the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office for charging review.
Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
Bart is sent through a prankster rehabilitation program after a terrifying clown-mask prank affects the entire town and ruins Krusty's career.
RSM US LLP, a provider of audit, tax and consulting services focused on the middle market, announced that senior manager Matt Sprow has been appointed to the board of the Association for Corporate Growth, Maryland Chapter.
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LONDON, July 4 (Reuters) - Chevron has started a process for the sale of a number of its oil and gas fields in the central North Sea region, a company spokeswoman said in a statement.
“A decision has been taken to initiate the process of marketing all our UK Central North Sea assets,” she said.
The assets include the Alba, Alder, Captain, Elgin/Franklin, Erskine, and Jade fields as well as the Britannia platform and its satellites. (Reporting by Ron Bousso, editing by Louise Heavens)
A Brazilian Jiu Jitsu trainer and NYC resident named Loiba was heading into Manhattan on the E train a week ago when when she looked up and saw an "unbelievably gorgeous" man sitting across from her, she told BuzzFeed News.
"Rarely do you see a supermodel ride the subway train," Loiba said. "I can tell he’s a fashion model because of what he was wearing."
She admitted that she was blatantly staring at him for the duration of the subway ride — mostly because she was so physically attractive, she said, but she also thought he looked very familiar.
"I was trying to figure out who he was," she said.
CdS reports that Carlo Ancelotti is on the verge of being confirmed as the new coach of the Italian national team. pic.twitter.com/WGBhs35kXW
April 24 (Reuters) - PCAS SA:
* PCAS : NET SALES AS OF MARCH 31, 2018
* GENERATED CONSOLIDATED NET SALES OF EUR 46.4 MILLION AS OF MARCH 31, 2018
* IN 2018, GROUP‘S NET SALES ARE EXPECTED TO SHOW MODEST GROWTH
* IN 2018, GROUP INCOME MAY BE NOTICEABLY AFFECTED IF EURO/USD EXCHANGE RATE WERE TO REMAIN AT CURRENT LEVEL Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday authorized an inquiry into whether to investigate China's alleged theft of American intellectual property.
Analysts say the move is aimed at pressuring Beijing into a negotiated settlement to revise its practices.
Matheson provided the game-winning goal in overtime for a 2-1 triumph over the Red Wings on Monday.
The goal -- which was a simple tap-in after Jimmy Howard was caught out of position on a sweeping save seconds beforehand -- counted as Matheson's first of the season and the eighth in the defenseman's young career. He's logging close to 20 minutes per contest, albeit with scarce playing time on the man advantage.
LeBron James is averaging a career-high 8.8 assists per game this season, but this one should have been worth 10.
The Cavaliers star dished a no-look, two-handed between-the-legs pass to Kyle Korver in Tuesday's win over the Timberwolves.
It was a thing of beauty.
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Is this James' best assist ever?
If it's not the best, it's certainly up there.
Check out some of his other incredible no-look passes and assists from his NBA career.
The Golden Valley Marching band performed for the veterans and seniors living in the retirement community of friendly valley on Memorial Day. Led by Roger Brooks of Golden Valley High School, he commented that by marching for this community, it was a great way for the youth of his high school to show respect and understanding for the veterans that help protect their freedoms that they enjoy today.
Over 70 students marched in the morning sun, and performed many national standards along the route. With many of the community shouting support and thanks for the band, and for Golden Valley High School.
Also making appearances were many classic cars, golf carts, and several World War II era jeeps all dressed and cleaned for the parade. The boy scouts also made an appearance showing support for Veterans with care packages and flags being handed out to the residents.
Police are set to announce charges against a dozen Turkish security agents who were involved in a violent altercation when Turkey’s president visited Washington last month, a U.S. official said Wednesday.
Dec 12 (Reuters) - Zhongtian Financial Group Co Ltd :
* SAYS LOCK-UP PERIOD FOR 373.8 MILLION SHARES TO END, SHARES TO START TRADING ON DEC 18 Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2jRExKw Further company coverage: (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
AS photo opportunities go it is up there with wild horses in the Camargue or the Great Migration in Africa.
Now keen wildlife snappers have the chance to capture a sea of pink, as 22,000 flamingos settle down to mate at the celebrated lagoon at Fuente de Piedra.
The salt lake is home to the largest breeding colony of the greater flamingo in Europe, with most of them hatching there.
Thanks to recent rainfall the water depth is just 28cm, ideal for flamingos to feed.
Summer: The Donna Summer Musical officially opened on Broadway on August 23, and Broadway.com was on the scene with an exclusive photo booth at the after party at the Marriott Marquis. Check out the trio of talents playing the title role: LaChanze, Ariana DeBose and Storm Lever (as well as cast members and guests) strut their hot stuff before our camera. The musical, which features Summer's hits, including "MacArthur Park," "On the Radio," "Last Dance" and more, tells the story of the Disco Queen's meteoric rise to the top of the charts.
Summer: The Donna Summer Musical choreographer Sergio Trujillo
Summer: The Donna Summer Musical scribe Des McANuff
Storm Lever plays Duckling Donna
Ariana DeBose plays Disco Donna
Nebraska State Patrol Trooper Kris Hunzeker took first place honors and Trooper John Hadaway received runner-up honors at the Nebraska Inspector Championships held June 2-3 in Grand Island, Nebraska. A 13-year veteran of the Nebraska State Patrol, Hunzeker is stationed in Nebraska City and assigned to the Carrier Enforcement Division.
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Cruises: What happens when a passenger goes overboard a cruise ship?
The 33-year-old cruise worker was found 26 miles outside of the search zone after falling from a Carnival Cruise ship near Cuba.
After 22 hours of searching 1,600 square miles, he was eventually found and a lifeboat was sent to rescue him.
He is currently in a stable condition after being treated onboard, with Carnival Cruise president Christine Duffy calling it “miraculous”.
But how often do passengers fall overboard a cruise ship?
Thankfully, the rate of people falling into the sea is rather low.
Again border patrol has spent the weekend transporting more than 200 Haitian migrants from Ragged Island, Exuma and the first sighting in Inagua. Loading their meager personal belongings; the group was turned over to immigration officials. Kirklyn Neely, Head of Immigration Enforcement and his team in the midst of a mutli island apprehention exercise says "occupancy numbers at the detention center this week are around 300. An apprehension exercise set for Friday should take that number down by half. But the trend of more incoming migrants is troubling to immigration officials".
The apprehensions follow immigration raids here in the capital last week. Immigration Officials took in illegals from Haiti, Columbia, Cuba, Mexico, China, Sri Lanka and Peru. But Haiti remains a sore point.
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DETROIT (AP) -- Kameron Chatman had 21 points with eight rebounds to lead all five Detroit Mercy starters in double-figure scoring in a 74-60 victory over IUPUI on Friday night.
Chatman, who had four assists and three steals, scored 12 points in the first half when Detroit took a 38-28 lead after shooting 52 percent and leading by as many at 18.
The Titans led the entire game and made 8 of 19 3-point tries. Roschon Prince and Josh McFolley added 14 points with McFolley making four of the Titans' 11 steals. DeShawndre Black scored 13 points and Cole Long 12 with seven assists for the Titans (7-17, 3-8 Horizon).
Jaylen Minnett led the Jaguars (7-15, 4-7), who have lost four straight, with four 3-pointers for his 12 points. IUPUI didn't get closer than seven in the second half.
The victory avenged an 81-66 loss at IUPUI on Jan. 16.
This photo taken Jan. 10, 2017, shows, Jesus Bujanda sitting in the back of his mobile tattoo removal unit on Tuesday in Greeley. Bujanda, based out of Denver, has been using the unit to help prisoners remove gang tattoos and is hoping to expand the business further within the coming year.
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EMBED >More News Videos The bomb squad was called to a home near the Beltway after a suspicious package was discovered on their lawn.
While authorities in Austin continue their search for a package bomber, the bomb squad here in Houston was called to a home near the Beltway for a suspicious package.It was found on the lawn of a home on Kirksage near Blackhawk around 7 p.m. Tuesday.The bomb squad quickly discovered that it was some kind of leftover luggage and nothing dangerous was found.The Harris County Sheriff's Office is urging people to stay vigilant and be aware of any and all suspicious packages.
With no end to the heatwave in sight, we're all starting to get a bit crabby and secretly praying for a bit of rain to cool us down. From cold showers to sleeping with nothing but a top sheet to hide our modesty we're all pretty fed up at this stage.
However bad bed time is, it's nothing compared to the commute to work. Public transport during a heatwave is just a few degrees away from the fiery pits of Mount Doom. A giant sauna on wheels if you will. Any gust of wind is a welcome relief and if anyone dares close a window, silent judgement and outrage ensues.
Enter these two passengers on a bus in Russia. For 4 whole minutes they engaged in a tug of war with the window without saying a single word to each other. At one point, the man in favour of an open window even tries to block his opponent by leaving his hand in the way of the closing window, with little to no effect.
The video stops while their still fighting their battle, so we don't know how it ended. For all we know they're still at it!
Evangel Christian senior guard Chester Pruitt talks about the first half of the Lions' 52-33 win over Chambers in Friday's AISA Class A semifinal at Cramton Bowl. Kamarri Darrington/Advertiser
Portfolio Watch EP6: The importance of holding defensive shares/sectors in a portfolio
This week Portfolio Watch looks at the importance of holding defensive shares/sectors in a portfolio. When markets are going up, as we have had over the last few years, investors tend to neglect defensive shares/sectors in favour of your cyclical shares; joined by Victor Mupunga, Research Analyst , Old Mutual Wealth Private Client Securities and Rowan Williams, Director, Nitrogen Fund Managers. https://www.cnbcafrica.com/category/tv-shows/portfolio-watch/
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. –Indianapolis Colts players and coaches wore “Noblesville Strong” shirts during OTA practice on Wednesday morning.
All proceeds from the shirts will go to Jason Seaman and Ella Whistler, who were injured in the Noblesville West Middle School shooting on May 25. The shirts have Seaman’s college football number and Whistler’s initials printed on the front.
If you would like a shirt as well, you can order one online here. You can also donate money to the Noblesville Schools Education Foundation here.
Authorities are searching for the identify of this little girl known as Opelika Jane Doe. Anyone with any information on this case is asked to call the Opelika Police Department’s Investigative Services Division at (334) 705-5220. You may also call our Secret Witness Hotline at (334) 745-8665. You may remain completely anonymous.
Descalso is not in the lineup for Game 1 of the NLDS against the Dodgers on Friday.
Descalso gives way to Brandon Drury with left-hander Clayton Kershaw on the hill for Los Angeles. During Wednesday's wild-card victory to Colorado, Descalso went 1-for-3 with one home run, two RBI and two runs scored, and will likely return to the starting nine for Saturday's game with Rich Hill on the mound.
Count a former 49ers foe among think Colin Kaepernick should be in the NFL.
Cowboys legend and Hall of Fame running back Emmitt Smith expressed support for the erstwhile 49ers quarterback in a recent interview with BlackSportsOnline’s Jeandra LeBeauf.
“I think Colin Kaepernick definitely has the talent to play the game of football,” Smith told LeBeauf. “I think somebody needs to give him a chance.”
Kaepernick’s continued free agency is much-discussed around NFL circles, centered around his controversial protest of the national anthem last season.
“He deserves to be back in the game, regardless,” Smith said. “He is an American citizen and he does have rights, and his rights should not be violated — just like no one else’s rights should be violated.”
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The Museum Of Failure in Los Angeles, California is striving to get people to think differently about what it means to fail. From Donald Trump‘s flop of an Apprentice board game to Colgate’s beef lasagna flavored toothpaste, this newly erected exhibit showcases over 100 of history’s most popular, most obscure, and most epic fails in international product innovation.
This museum is working to change the way people think about failure, and shows successful companies with poorly received products to demonstrate that in order to win, you have to be ready to lose first. It’s a completely new way to look at success, and proves that you can’t back down from failure to get there.
This intriguing exhibit travelled all the way from Sweden and opened in L.A. on March 8th. The Museum of Failure is open seven days a week, but if you can’t make it to Hollywood any time soon, take a look at some of the failures that made their way into the exhibit.
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× Heavy rainfall is ending across the Chicago area
Showers and thunderstorms producing heavy rainfall swept across the Chicago area this evening bringing some heavy rainfall and local flooding. Widespread flooding was reported in the Addison area. Flooding also reported in Barrington on U.S. 14 between Hart Road and Route 59 and in portions of Elmhurst.
Shortly after 7:30 pm skies were brightening as the storms moved out into Lake Michigan
Some late rainfall reports…
Midway Airport 0.65 inches
Carol Stream 2.00 inches
Elk Grove Village 2.72 inches
Arlington Heights 0.83 inches
Kerry features prominently on a new promotional video which showcases the Wild Atlantic Way Cycle Sportif 2018.
Fáilte Ireland, in conjunction with cycling specialists Ride Wild, have released the video to launch the cycling event which includes stages from Sneem, Dingle and Tralee.
The event is Ireland’s only fully supported, multi-stage cycling event and will take place twice next year: in April and September.
The Cycle Sportif is a Fáilte Ireland initiative that was created to help promote the Wild Atlantic Way as a cycling destination of choice both internationally and domestically.
BOARDMAN, Ohio (WKBN) – A Boardman High School graduate was honored Wednesday for his latest accomplishment at the U.S. Naval Academy.
Boardman Township Trustees presented Ensign Ryan Bailey with a proclamation for finishing 10th in his class at the Naval Academy out of 1,053 cadets who graduated on May 26.
Bailey said it was his parents who gave him the motivation to do well.
“The top 100 at the Naval Academy parents get to sit on the field at graduation so that’s always been kind of a big deal for me, was to be able to get that for them.”
He will now go to nuclear sub school with the Navy, with plans to be part of a submarine crew.
Four years ago, Bailey won a state swimming championship for the Boardman Spartans.
Russia’s Murat Gassiev knocked out Cuba’s Yunier Dorticos in the last 17 seconds of the final round to score a victory and unify the IBF and WBA cruiserweight titles.
The victory early on February 4 at Sochi’s Bolshoi Ice Dome means that Gassiev will qualify for the World Boxing Superseries final against Ulraine’s Oleksandr Usyk on May 11 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Usyk, who has a record of 14-0 with 11 knockouts, holds the WBO and WBC titles.
With the victory, the 24-year-old Gassiev's record improved to 26-0, with 19 knockouts.
It was the first professional loss for the 31-year-old Cuban fighter after 22 wins, including 21 knockouts.
Based on reporting by AP and BoxingScene.com
Russian authorities have sent a new extradition request to Greece for a Russian cybercrime suspect also sought on criminal charges by the U.S. and France.
Alexander Vinnik, 38, a former bitcoin platform operator, was informed of the new Russian request by Thessaloniki court officials Wednesday, and is not contesting it.
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Russia initially sought Vinnik on lesser fraud charges. The new request raises the amount allegedly involved to 750 million rubles ($12 million).
Greece's supreme court has already approved Vinnik's extradition to the United States for allegedly laundering billions of dollars using the virtual currency. Vinnik had fought that decision.
Another court ruled for his extradition to Russia based on the first request. France wants him on charges including cybercrime and money laundering.
Greece's justice minister will rule on the requests.
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WEATHER in Milne Bay continues to be a concern for election officials, with heavy rain and rough seas seen as possible delaying factors in the delivery of materials for polling on June 24.
Provincial election manager Dadu Daga is, however, confident of delivering the materials on time.
Having managed two elections in Milne Bay, Daga said preparations were on schedule so far, although the weather was a factor in the area.
He said for the Daga local Level government in Alotau, fixed-wing aircraft were being chartered to transport officials and materials.
“The province is known for the many islands but we have organised logistics to cover all polling locations,” Daga said.
Polling is expected to start for all electorates on June 24 and continue until July 8.
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Nostalgia Festival Line Up Annoucement
Johnny from Nostalgia Festival came in for a chat with Jen to announce the line up for Nostalgia Festival 2018!
Check out the full line up here: http://www.rdu.org.nz/archives/15988
Consumer products company Newell Brands and investor Carl Icahn have reached an agreement on appointing new independent directors, reports CNBC's Becky Quick.
There is something new and very festive at Ala Moana Center right now. It’s The Christmas Bar Hawaii! The Christmas Bar is a pop-up bar that is serving holiday themed drinks and a lot of Christmas spirit. Michael Miller, a partner in The Christmas Bar Hawaii, joined us with all of the details this morning.
The Christmas Bar:
Open from now til December 31, 2017
10:30am – 11:00pm (sometimes later)
Ala Moana Shopping Center – Ewa Wind (in the old Magnolia Bakery)
Firefighter rescues dog trapped on roof, gets wet kiss
WELLS, Maine (AP) — A firefighter came to the rescue of a dog that somehow made its way onto a home's roof and got stranded there.
Police in Wells, Maine, say the dog made its way through an upstairs window and onto the roof over the weekend. Police say they received several calls from worried onlookers about the pooch and one person even waited near the home until first responders arrived.
Wells Fire Department Capt. Jeff Nawfel climbed a ladder to reach the dog. Nawfel was able to coax the canine back into the home after a couple wet kisses.
No word if the troublesome pet is out of the dog house yet.
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LEEDS UNITED went down 1-0 at home to Wolves on Easter Monday, a result which saw them fall out of the top six for the first time since November.
It was not the best of days for the Elland Road fauithful but, if you can, relive how the match unfolded through our match blog as curated by lee Sobot.
Temperatures reached in excess of 30 Celsius (86 Fahrenheit) for most of the afternoon.
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) American Shelby Rogers defeated 2012 Wimbledon finalist Eugenie Bouchard of Canada 6-2, 2-6, 6-1 on a steamy opening day of play at the Brisbane International on Sunday.
After a heat-enforced 10-minute break leading into the deciding set, Rogers dominated Bouchard to give American women a second victory Sunday in the first round.
Christina McHale also advanced with a 6-3, 6-3 victory over Italy’s Sara Errani.
Defending champion and No. 1-ranked Angelique Kerber, who won the Australian Open and U.S. Open last year, and French Open winner Garbine Muguruza, highlight the women’s draw in Brisbane.
Defending champion Milos Raonic and Rafael Nadal are featured in the men’s draw.
× 18-year-old taking his first drive on motorcycle killed when he crashes in Ferndale
FERNDALE, Wash. — An 18-year-old high school student taking his first drive on a motorcycle was killed when he struck a curb, was ejected and hit a light pole Monday, the Washington State Patrol said.
Peter Shulga, a senior at Ferndale High School, was killed on Monument Drive, near Josie Lane, in Ferndale.
Shulga was driving a Honda CBR 600 motorcycle for the first time around 3:30 p.m., the State Patrol said. In his first 30 minutes of riding, Shulga failed to negotiate a curve, struck a curb, was ejected and hit a light pole. The motorcycle came to came to rest in a pond.
The State Patrol said the helmet he was wearing was not fitted properly, and may not have been strapped.
Kylie Jenner just hit a major Instagram milestone!
The 20-year-old pregnant reality star reached 100 million followers on the social media network!
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The huge number of followers seems to come as a shock for even Kylie herself, who took to her Twitter to open up about the accomplishment.
“100 f**cking million on instagram 😳😳😳😳 that’s a loooot of people lol. Wow wow,” Kylie wrote, adding a heart emoji.
Kylie has recently been shying away from the spotlight while expecting her first child but has yet to confirm or deny the news herself.
LONDON, MAY 31, ARMENPRESS. Non-ferrous and minor metals prices for 30 May:
“Armenpress” reports the price of aluminum up by 0.42% to $2272.50, copper price down by 0.66% to $6820.00, lead price stood at $2433.00, nickel price up by 0.03% to $14925.00, tin price down by 1.04% to $20410.00, zinc price up by 0.84% to $3112.00, molybdenum price stood at $26000.00, cobalt price down by 0.27% to $90750.00.
Measurement unit is 1 tonne.
He can ride the sucker to the Supreme Court, where two of the three outcomes aren't pleasant - a 5-3 defeat, or a 4-4 tie that would send the matter back to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals Trump could start anew, with a revised and revamped order that might be on more solid legal footing. "We have a lot of other options, including just filing a brand-new order," he told reporters last week.
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March 18 (Reuters) - Juewei Food Co Ltd:
* SAYS FOUR SHAREHOLDERS PLAN TO CUT A COMBINED UP TO 8.43 PERCENT STAKE IN THE COMPANY WITHIN SIX MONTHS Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2pkP96k Further company coverage: (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
Fair trade certification status, which is conferred by independent groups to denote environmental sustainability and fair working conditions, has been around for years. But it's just now on the rise among seafood products in the U.S., where consumer interest in the story behind the fish and shellfish they eat is growing.
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A major gorse fire has broken out in the Slieve Bloom mountains, Co Offaly.
A major gorse fire has broken out in the Slieve Bloom mountains, Co Offaly.
The fire, which is said to have started this afternoon, quickly spread as temperatures in the area reached 26C.
Kinnitty councillor John Clendennen told Independent.ie that Offaly Fire & Rescue Service are currently battling the blaze, along with an overhead helicopter.
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The harsh reality in the mobile game business is that many are willing to play, but few are willing to pay. Even Mario can’t seem to leap past that obstacle.
Nintendo launched “Super Mario Run” for Apple devices on Dec. 15. By Christmas, business already seemed to be slowing, with the title having lost its No. 1 ranking among top-grossing games on the App Store. It currently ranks as No. 7, putting it below even “Clash of Clans”...
HYDERABAD, India (AP) — Police say a blaze at a firecracker warehouse in southern India has killed 11 people.
Police Commissioner V. Ravindra Said says the bodies were charred beyond recognition in Wednesday's fire in Kotalingala, a village in Telangana state.
The cause of the fire is being investigated.
Kotalingala is 200 kilometers (125 miles) north of Hyderabad, the joint capital of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh states.
India has a huge demand for firecrackers, which are used in religious festivals and weddings. There are fatal accidents nearly every year as people work in makeshift factories in the absence of proper safety standards.
Eight prototypes of Trump's border wall are being built at an estimated cost of between $2.4 and 4 million. Following is a transcript of the video.
This is what Trump's border wall could look like. Construction has started on eight prototypes for the wall. A mock-up was seen at the border in San Diego and four prototypes will go up near Tijuana, Mexico.
The prototypes will be built with reinforced concrete and stand 18- 30 feet high. The estimated cost for the prototypes is between $2.4 and 4M. The funds are from "reprogrammed money" within US Customs and Border Protection.
Trump has had obstacles getting funding for the wall.
The Senate refused to green light a $1.6B down payment, though a House panel recently approved a bill that would provide up to $10B. The bill will now head to the House floor for debate, but experts say the full cost could come out to about $22B.
California plans to sue Trump to prevent the wall from being built.
Tony Okafor, Awka The Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra on Monday warned the Igbo to beware of their romance with former President Olusegun Obasanjo. It described a recent closeness of Obasanjo to some Igbo leaders as ominous. It warned the Igbo, especially politicians, to be careful of their relationship with […] The post Beware of Obasanjo, MASSOB tells Igbo appeared first on Punch Newspapers.
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July 4 (UPI) -- U.S. pop star Justin Timberlake released an upbeat, new dance track called "SoulMate."
The digital single went on sale with no advance notice Tuesday, the same day he performed a concert in Paris. He will be on tour to support his most recent album, Man of the Woods, through January.
"Bahama Sessions -- 'SoulMate,' written: June 26th, final mix: July 3rd. Available everywhere," the singer's Instagram account said as he introduced his fans to "SoulMate."
The message featured the image of a middle-aged man lying on a beach and a woman standing near him looking out at the ocean.
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Review: Father Comes Home From the Wars (Parts 1, 2, & 3)
Father Comes Home From the Wars (Parts 1, 2, & 3) is an emotionally moving epic about the U.S. Civil War written by Suzan-Lori Parks and presented by is an emotionally moving epic about the U.S. Civil War written by Suzan-Lori Parks and presented by Southern Rep Theatre . It borrows themes from classical Greek theater to heighten the drama about a slave named Hero (Sam Malone), who faces an awful dilemma.?
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) - A Southwest Airlines jet made an emergency landing in California following reports that a passenger lit up a cigarette in a bathroom.
Southwest says Flight 1250 from Los Angeles to San Francisco was diverted Wednesday.
The plane landed safely at San Jose Mineta International Airport, about 50 miles (80 kilometers) south of San Francisco.
The airline says the passenger accused of smoking was turned over to law enforcement.
The remaining 32 passengers were placed on other aircraft to continue their trips.
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CLEVELAND >> The Cleveland Police Department plans to hire more women and people of color to better reflect the city’s demographics.
Cleveland.com reports the recruitment plan draft released Tuesday calls for the department to hire 75 women and 75 minorities by the end of next year.
Women make up 15 percent of the department, while African Americans account for 22 percent of the ranks.
Just over half of Cleveland’s overall population is black, and women account for half of all residents.
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Cleveland has to make a recruitment plan under an agreement it reached with the U.S. Justice Department.
The police department’s recruitment team is using radio ads and community newspapers. New hiring strategies include ads featuring female Cleveland police officers and partnerships with organizations like the NAACP and Urban League.
Cameron D'Amico was one of the first to officially trial the Mobi-Mat beach access mat in January.
BEACH access is about to get a lot easier on the Fraser Coast, with expressions of interest for the region's beach mobi-mats going out to community groups.
Councillors voted unanimously to hand the maps over to willing community groups to roll out across the Fraser Coast beaches, arguing it would be easier and more flexible for the community to manage the program.
The mats were first trialed outside Aquavue Cafe in January, allowing local disability workers to help their clients get down to the water.
Councillor Anne Maddern said it was a great facility for the community, and would provide benefits for those who wanted to manage it.
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Each year the Grand Marais Art Colony hosts the Plein Air Grand Marais competition. About 60 to 80 artists join the weeklong outdoor painting event, spreading out around Cook County to ply their art and attending discussions, classes and activities. It all culminates with two exhibits, at the art colony and the Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery. This is a sample of winning paintings (and painters) after the 2017 competition.
Ehlers (undisclosed) practiced without limitations Tuesday, Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Sun reports.
Ehlers' session included taking rushes on the second line alongside Paul Stastny -- a good indication the winger will be available for Game 1 versus the Predators. Who gets bumped from the lineup once Ehlers is cleared to play likely depends on the healthy of Joel Armia (upper body), with Jack Roslovic or Matt Hendricks seeming to be the odds on favorites.
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Industrial equipment maker Siemens AG says its net income rose 12 percent to 2.2 billion euros ($2.7 billion) in the last three months of 2017, helped by one-time gains from the sale of shares in its Osram lighting business and from the U.S. corporate tax cut.
The company said results for the quarter — its fiscal first — benefited from the upswing in the global economy. Revenue rose 3 percent to 19.8 billion euros ($24.6 billion) while orders rose 14 percent to 22.5 billion euros. Orders are key to future earnings for the company.
CEO Joe Kaeser said Wednesday that "the first quarter underlines the strength of our company."
Siemens products include trains, medical imaging machines, and power turbines.
POLICE have withdrawn charges against a 24-year-old man in relation to the alleged rape of a two-year-old girl in Tennant Creek earlier this year.
The NT News reported this week that a 25-year-old had been charged with sexual intercourse without consent in relation to the February 15 incident.
"An ongoing police investigation identified new information that lead to the arrest of the second man and the withdrawal of this charge against the man," NT Police said.
"He was charged shortly after the incident, which Sex Crime Detectives are continuing to investigate.
"The 24-year-old has now been released from custody."
The matter involving the 25-year-old man charged earlier this week is still before the court.
Leicester City could be forced to keep want-away winger Jeffrey Schlupp until the summer of 2017 Since he will be available during the Africa Cup of Nations.
Manager Claudio Ranieri could count on the versatile player in the absence of AFCON bound Riyad Mahrez, Islam Slimani (Algeria), Daniel Amartey, (Ghana) and Yohan Benalouane (Tunisia).
The Foxes were bracing up for the challenge of coping without Schlupp but his exclusion comes as good news to the team who are enduring a difficult campaign as defending champions.
He is expected to get more playing time.
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The Barstow Senior Center will hold a “Spring Fling” craft fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 8. There will be craftspeople and artisans from Adelanto, Apple Valley, Barstow, Helendale, and Victorville offering many unique items. Come in and shop to fill that Easter basket, or plan ahead for Mother's Day and Father's Day.
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Happy Valentine's Day! Whatever your relationship status, Gideon Glick, Lindsay Mendez and the cast of Significant Other begin performances at Broadway's Booth Theatre, so their V-Day is already off to an epic start. The Joshua Harmon play, which already had a successful run off-Broadway, is set to open on March 2.
The cast also includes Rebecca Naomi Jones, Barbara Barrie, John Behlmann, Sas Goldberg and Luke Smith.
Significant Other, directed by Trip Cullman, follows Jordan Berman (Glick), who combats single life with nights joined by his trio of girlfriends. But as those friends become coupled off, he learns that guiding and supporting loved ones through their relationships is just as hard as the exhausting quest for Mr. Right.
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DENVER — Police were looking for a driver Tuesday night after a hit-and-run crash at South Federal Boulevard and West Mississippi Avenue.
Investigators said a vehicle hit a motorcycle around 6 p.m. The rider went to a hospital with serious injuries.
Police didn’t have any suspect or vehicle information to release.
I was on the Legislative Assembly website and noticed that in the biography section, McKeeva Bush is given the title “Dr”. I don’t recall him ever earning a university degree, much less a PhD. When did he earn his doctorate?
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ANNISTON, Ala. (WIAT) — A 15-year-old girl has died after being involved in a car crash in Anniston.
The crash took place near Noble Street and West Blue Mountain Road, and at this time, the Anniston Chief of Police is saying that there is no word on other injuries or fatalities.
WIAT will bring you more details from the scene as they emerge, and in our 10 p.m. newscast.
The Philadelphia Eagles won the Celebration of the Year at the NFL Awards for that amazing Electric Slide they did during their 31-3 win over the Chicago Bears in November.
It’s the first time the NFL has ever given out this award.
Here’s another look:
The Electric Slide was chosen through a fan vote. The other three celebrations they beat out in the Final Four of the voting were:
CN Rail is placing its second order with National Steel Car in less than a month — a move that is expected to result in the creation of more than 300 new, full-time jobs.
The order for 1,000 new grain hopper cars over the next two years will help replace aging equipment needed to serve increasing annual crop yields, the railway company said in a news release.
Earlier this month, CN announced it was buying 350 lumber cars from National Steel Car to help meet the growing demand for forest products across the continent.
These 73-foot cars will be manufactured at the rail carmaker's assembly plant in Hamilton, which is expected to lead to the hiring of at least 250 people.
MUMBAI: Ranveer Singh’s Simmba has finally found its leading lady!
Karan Johar on Tuesday morning announced on his social media that Saif Ali Khan and Amrita Singh’s daughter Sara Ali Khan has joined the cast of the film.
Karan’s tweet read, “Sara Ali Khan in Simmba with Ranveer Singh. Directed by ROHIT SHETTY! Releasing on the 28th of December 2018! This winter gets hotter!!”
Sara Ali Khan in #Simmba with @RanveerOfficial directed by ROHIT SHETTY! Releasing on the 28th of December 2018 ! This winter gets hotter!!!! pic.twitter.com/bjZGjehZl0 — Karan Johar (@karanjohar) March 20, 2018
The film will be directed by Rohit Shetty of Golmaal and Chennai Express fame.
It is likely that the duo of Ranveer and Shetty will set our scenes on fires with their energy and full-of-life personas.
The film is slated to be released on 28th December 2018.
UPDATE 1-Synthetic crude rises on extended Syncrude oil sands cuts
CALGARY, Alberta, June 14 The price of oil sands synthetic crude strengthened on Wednesday after the majority owner in the Syncrude oil sands project in northern Alberta said maintenance on the facility had been extended.
BISHOPVILLE, S.C. (AP) — A coroner says the seven inmates killed during a South Carolina prison riot earlier this month all bled to death from stab wounds.
Lee County Coroner Larry Logan said Tuesday all the inmates had several stab or cutting wounds inflicted inside Lee Correctional Institution on April 15 and 16.
Authorities say inmates in three wings of the maximum-security prison fought uninterrupted for several hours in a battle over territory and contraband. Inmates reported seeing fellow prisoners slowly die as prison officials tried to gather enough people to restore order.
At least 20 inmates have been killed by other inmates in South Carolina prisons in the past 16 months.
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The State Law Enforcement Division continues to investigate the riot. No charges have been filed.
Twenty-two inmates were hurt.
The South African Weather Service says it expects tropical cyclone Dineo to move into parts of KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga and Limpopo from Thursday evening.
“We will send an update when we need to, because the tropical cyclone can lose track and change direction. So far, the tropical cyclone’s track has been consistent.”
NATIONAL NEWS - The South African Weather Service says it expects tropical cyclone Dineo to move into parts of KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga and Limpopo from Thursday evening.Forecasters warn the impact of the storm will be felt on Friday with heavy rainfall, flooding and strong winds.Residents living near the Kruger National Park and low-lying surrounding areas have been advised to be vigilant.Forecaster Dipuo Tawana says they’re working with disaster management to keep watch over areas which will be heavily affected.
I don’t have a garden, but luckily my brother does! He keeps me supplied with tomatoes, squash, cucumbers, and other delicious vegetables from his garden.
My coworker Jay, brought me in some garlic this morning from his garden. I can’t wait to use it!
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The Trump administration is now estimating the Republican tax bill will generate about $1.8 trillion in new tax revenue over 10 years by boosting economic growth.
But that's a lot more than nonpartisan congressional analysts have projected. The Joint Committee on Taxation estimates that growth stimulated by the anticipated tax cuts will generate some $409 billion in additional tax revenue over 10 years.
President Donald Trump and Republican leaders in Congress have promoted the massive tax plan by promising the tax cuts will boost the economy. The $1.5 trillion House and Senate tax bills combine steep tax cuts for corporations with modest reductions for individuals.
The new Treasury Department analysis out Monday says about half the expected increase in economic growth likely will result from tax benefits for corporations.
A law meant to prevent domestic violence cases created more work for police and prosecutors.
That’s according to the city auditor who says changes need to be made.
In a new report, the auditor says the Honolulu Police Department and prosecutor’s office lack certain things to successfully prosecute domestic violence cases.
So what is he recommending to make things better?
Little Rock Deputy Superintendent Marvin Burton is shown speaking during the press conference announcing the three-year, $150,000 dollar commitment partnership between the Little Rock Regional Chamber and Fifty for the Future and New Hall High School Wednesday, May 25, 2016. Jim Ross, a member of the Little Rock School Board at the time it was dissolved by the state, is shown in this file photo.
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Inspired in part by the comic book character of Wolverine, a team of scientists has created a self-healing material that could revolutionize the design of cellphone batteries, biosensors and muscles flexed by robots of the future. The team, which includes members from UC Riverside, had its findings published in the journal Advanced Materials on Dec. 23., sparking inquiries from international and domestic scientists who want to collaborate on applications and refinement of the material.
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A firefighter and his EMT daughter. A couple whose truck became an ambulance. Doctors and nurses who worked tirelessly to save lives. These people came to the aid of strangers during the Las Vegas shooting massacre.
Boeing workers in North Charleston, S.C., are united—against union representation. So should a small subset of employees be allowed to organize anyway, even if it potentially harms the rest? That’s the question before the National Labor Relations Board this week. And what happens will have national significance, especially as technology makes manufacturing work more specialized.
The drama began last week when NLRB Regional Director John Doyle Jr. gave the approval for 178 production and maintenance workers on the flight...
Pretoria – Police have warned motorists not to stop for sex workers, who are allegedly luring them into hijacking and robbery traps in Sunnyside, Pretoria.
Two or more armed suspects were attacking motorists when they stopped on the side of the road, Captain Daniel Mavimbela said on Wednesday.
On Tuesday, a man driving a VW Golf 6R, was allegedly hijacked after he stopped to "answer his cellphone" on the corner of Park and Leyds Street, an area known for its prostitutes.
He was robbed of his bank cards and cellphone and forced to reveal his pin codes before being dumped in Mamelodi.
"The majority of other carjackings happen when motorists are engaging with unknown women on the side of the road."
Some were hijacked while waiting for friends outside their flats.
Brigadier Ntshieng Kekana said some victims were robbed in the Tambotie flats, on Leyds Street, when they came to see the prostitutes.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - A lawyer for a former high-ranking Rhode Island lawmaker has asked a judge to put him in prison for no more than three years on federal charges including fraud, identity theft and filing false tax returns.
Ray Gallison, a Democrat and former chairman of the powerful House Finance Committee, pleaded guilty in March to taking hundreds of thousands of dollars from the estate of a dead client for whom he was the executor, among other wrongdoing.
He’s due to be sentenced on Friday.
His lawyer this week recommended a sentence lower than what the guidelines call for, recommending a maximum three years in prison, then a year of home confinement followed by two years’ supervised release. He cited Gallison’s cooperation with investigators and “extraordinary efforts” toward restitution.
I did not choose to be Fatima Abacha – Daughter of ex-leader laments attacks on family
One of the daughters of the former military president of Nigeria, Sani Abacha – Fatima Gumsu, has opened up on the pains of being attacked for her father’s sins. On an Instagram post, @G_sparking, Gumsu revealed that dealing with what Nigerians say about her family has not been easy... Read Full Story
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U.S. Marines and Sailors “man the rails” aboard the USS Essex during the San Francisco Fleet Week 2017 Parade of Ships, Oct. 6. San Francisco Fleet Week is an opportunity for the Bay Area public and visitors to meet Marines, Sailors and Coast Guardsmen and experience America’s sea services. Fleet Week will highlight naval personnel, equipment, technology, and capabilities, emphasizing Defense Support of Civil Authorities.
WEYMOUTH, MA (WHDH) - Tiny patients at South Shore Hospital in Weymouth are ready for the Super Bowl.
The babies are showing off their Patriots pride, ahead of Sunday’s big game against the Philadelphia Eagles.
The Level II Special Care Nursery organized the photo shoot.
Some of our smallest patients are showing off big @Patriots pride. Thanks to the team in our Level II Special Care Nursery for organizing this photo shoot! #GoPats pic.twitter.com/RGFR4iegPA — South Shore Hospital (@southshorehosp) February 2, 2018
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The Alaska State Legislature passed a resolution on Monday urging Congress to take action to protect the ability of Alaska Native artists to sell work made from legal ivory. The resolution asks Congress to pass federal legislation that would explicitly allow possession and trade of products made with legal walrus, mammoth and mastodon.
The resolution takes aim at state laws like those in New York, California, Hawaii and Washington. Those states have passed broad anti-ivory laws in an attempt to combat the poaching of African elephants.
The laws have had unintended consequences for Alaska Native artists, who say the bans make it difficult to sell art made from legal Alaska ivory.
Copies of the resolution will be sent to President Trump, Vice President Pence and Congressional leaders.
U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan introduced a bill back in October that would limit state powers to ban walrus and mammoth ivory.
Republican fundraiser Kelly Knight Craft to be new U.S. ambassador to Canada
Kelly Knight Craft will be nominated by U.S. President Donald Trump as the next ambassador to Canada, according to a statement from the White House.
Knight Craft is married to American billionaire coal magnate Joe Craft. He’s the president and CEO of Alliance Resource Partners L.P., the second-largest coal producer in the eastern United States, which operates 10 coal mine complexes in five states, according to the company’s website.
The pair have collaborated on political fundraising and both support the University of Kentucky.
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Spain have qualified for the World Cup 2018 after cruising past Albania in Alicante.
Rodrigo, Isco and Thiago Alacantara all struck in a manic 11 minute period during the first-half to send Spain to next summer's finals.
Italy's draw with Macedonia ensures that Spain's lead in Group G was extended to an unassailable five points, leaving the Azzurri with a play-off berth.
Spain now join England, Germany and Belgium in qualifying for the World Cup finals from the European qualifiers.
Russia have automatically qualified as hosts.
More to follow.
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Places can be deceiving. Where grass and treesnow grow, once were scenes of unspeakable horror — killing fields where morethan 2 million people were murdered before the creation of concentration camps. Holocaustby Bullets documents thislesser-known side of the Holocaust with videotaped eye witnesstestimonies. This powerful exhibit showcases Father Patrick Desbois andYahad-In Unum’s historic undertaking to ensure that these victims won’t beforgotten.
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Kishell Keyon Bickham, 23, is suspected of confronting the victim, who was holding her baby at the time, around 12:15 a.m. in the 4100 block of Gen. De Gaulle Drive, according to NOPD.
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A man will stand trial accused of transferring criminal property of more than £180,000 in connection with an alleged phone scam.
Satheesh Putter, from Hounslow in Middlesex, appeared before a judge at Exeter Crown Court to face one charge.
It is alleged that between June 1, 2014 and June 30, 2015, he transferred criminal property of £186,000 into bank accounts knowing or suspecting they were in whole or in part the proceeds of criminal conduct.
The prosecution allege the charge relates to a phone scam targeting people in Devon and Cornwall as well as other areas of the UK.
Putter pleaded not guilty.
Judge Erik Salomonsen set a trial date of June 4, 2018.
Putter was granted conditional bail until then.
CINCINNATI >> Some people have questioned an Ohio church’s decision to hand out the opioid reversal drug naloxone at a family festival.
WLWT-TV reports Holy Family Catholic Church in Cincinnati’s East Price Hill neighborhood partnered with the Ohio attorney general’s office to distribute nearly 70 overdose kits last weekend.
Parish operations manager Jeremy Bouer said providing the kits was the right thing to do because people need to be equipped to save lives when someone overdoses.
Not everyone agrees. One woman at the festival said it was an inappropriate setting and sends the wrong message to drug users. Another woman said the church should help those in need.
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Naloxone has become widely available in recent years as the opioid epidemic has taken root in Ohio, killing thousands of people.
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An elderly man has been airlifted to hospital following a single-vehicle crash yesterday.
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A 68-YEAR-OLD man has been airlifted in a stable condition following a single vehicle crash just north of Gympie yesterday afternoon.
The driver and a female passenger were travelling along Maryborough-Cooloola Rd just after 3pm when their car was involved in the accident.
The man was treated for head injuries by a LifeFlight crew and then airlifted to Sunshine Coast University Hospital.
The passenger received treatment on scene by Queensland Ambulance Service paramedics, before being transported by road to Gympie Hospital.
Pique named in Spain side for Albania clash
Gerard Pique has been named in the Spain side for their World Cup Qualifying clash against Albania at the Estadio Jose Rico Perez.
The Barcelona defender was whistled by Spanish fans during a training session on Monday, as political tensions in the country spilled over into sport.
Pique has been vocal in his support of a referendum on Catalonia's attempts to secede from Spain, prompting a backlash from those who fall on the other side of the argument.
The 30-year-old, who has won the World Cup and European Championship, even offered to retire from international duty if coach Julen Lopetegui considered his presence a "problem".
Newcastle United are the latest Premier League club to be linked with a move for Red Star Belgrade forward Richmond Boakye.
ESPN report that Magpies boss Rafa Benitez has identified Boakye as a transfer target in January as they look to avoid a relegation scrap, as have West Bromwich Albion.
Newcastle have scored only 16 goals in as many league games this season and are just two points above the drop zone.
Newcastle are the latest Premier League club to be linked with a move for Richmond Boakye
This is less than 24-year-old Ghana international Boakye has managed on his own this campaign - he has scored 14 in just 13 league matches for Red Star.
Boakye featured in both the Serbian side's Europa League clashes against Arsenal, as they successfully qualified for the knockout stage in second place behind the Gunners in Group H.
He spent two seasons at Juventus after starting his career at Serie A side Genoa - but made no first team appearances - and has also played on loan in Spain and Holland.
In a mucky, sloppy one in Nicollet, the Cleveland Clippers were able to beat the Raiders 19-0 Friday night.
The two teams traded four turnovers before Cleveland quarterback Carter Kopet hit Danny McCabe for the first points on the board.
Kopet finished 16-28, for 219 yards and 2 TDs.
Austin Plonsky finished the game with 148 yards receiving on 8 catches, including a touchdown.
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Thibaut Courtois wants to play for Real Madrid,
The Belgian goalkeeper is considered to be one of the prime goalkeepers on the planet, and may be turned off by Chelsea’s inability to compete this season, both in England and in the Champions League.
According to Le Parisien, the Red Devil is also being pursued by Paris Saint-Germain, which explains why sporting director Antero Henrique met with him this season.
Yet while Courtois is interested, he is more enticed by Real Madrid, were he to leave the Blues.
The former Atletico Madrid goalkeeper has been linked to a move away for a while, and he is still in talks with Chelsea about his new deal. He wants to be paid as much as top earner Eden Hazard.
Real have also been connected to David De Gea, among others, and are looking to replace Keylor Navas.
Southampton have sacked manager Claude Puel with immediate effect.
The Frenchman took over at St Mary's last summer and guided Saints to the EFL Cup final, where they lost to Manchester United, and an eighth-placed finish in last season's Premier League.
But the board has opted to make a change, dismissing the former Lyon and Nice boss. A statement from Southampton said the club had "terminated the contract of Claude Puel with immediate effect".
It continued: "Everyone at Southampton would like to express our thanks to Claude for his hard work and commitment this year.
"The highlight of the season was a memorable day at Wembley in the EFL Cup final, a day our fans will always treasure. We wish Claude well for the future.
"The search for a new management team is under way.
"We are confident that we will find the right fit in line with the long term vision of the club."
It's too early to celebrate the possible victory of Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa in the upcoming conference of the ANC that starts at the end of this week.
Numbers can lie.
Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma (NDZ) appears to be a Gupta stooge and defender of a Jacob Zuma dynasty. whereas ordinary South Africans view Ramaphosa as a person who can salvage the economy and who is not necessarily "captured ANC".
From the beginning, Zuma has been clear that he supports his ex-wife.
Surprisingly, the number of branches that prefer Dlamini-Zuma is close to those of frontrunner Ramaphosa.
U.S. stocks are starting higher Monday as investors get back to trading after the Easter holiday weekend. Technology companies are making some of the largest gains and industrial and consumer-focused companies are also rising after the Chinese government said that country's economy grew at a slightly faster pace in the first quarter.
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Money skills can often be boiled down to the elements of budgeting: controlling your costs through awareness and management. However, there’s one business skill that’s often underrated in terms of its financial impact: negotiation. Negotiation saves your business money.
A free health care service in the area is celebrating a big milestone.
The Ronald McDonald 'Care-Mobile' started 15 years ago at Mercyhealth in Rockford. Since then, more than 8,000 children have been helped by nurses and staff in the care-mobile. It provides free exams, vaccinations, dental exams and cleaning. 13 WREX spoke with one of the nurses who founded the program about how it's impacted children in Rockford.
"A lot of the children that we see quite often don't have access to care, either there's a barrier to transportation or they don't have insurance and so we're able to overcome those barriers with this program and that's really important," Nurse Practitioner Toni Ellingson said.
Mayor Tom McNamara recognized the program Monday night at city council with a proclamation reading.
Nearly a hundred members of Indivisible Charlottesville showed up at Congressman Tom Garrett's office on Berkmar Circle on Valentine's Day. The group had plenty of Valentines on hand, but they weren't exactly love notes.
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Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said on Monday that the people's message was clear after a referendum which will hand President Tayyip Erdogan sweeping new powers, and said the vote had ended all arguments.
Election authorities said preliminary results showed 51.4 percent of voters had backed the biggest overhaul of Turkish politics since the founding of the modern republic in Sunday's referendum. European monitors said the vote did not live up to international standards.
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He was released by Crystal Palace last month, but goalkeeper Kleton Perntreou has a new club.
The shot-stopper has signed for National League South side Welling United, having been released by the Eagles after the closure of the summer transfer window.
Perntreou, who was born in Albania but grew up in Greece, moved to England in 2012 and had a trial with Bristol City, featuring for their U18 side before joining Scottish side Hibernian.
He made his senior debut for Hibs in the Scottish Championship in the 2014-15 season as a substitute against Cowdenbeath, before starting the next game against Queen of the South.
However, he made just the two senior appearances for Hibs, before being released at the end of the season.
He then signed for Palace in 2015, but spent the majority of his time at the club with the Eagles' U23 side and was released last month after failing to make a senior appearance for the side.
But now, he has signed for Welling, who currently sit 11th in the National League South.
CINCINNATI (AP)  Some people have questioned an Ohio church's decision to hand out the opioid reversal drug naloxone at a family festival.
WLWT-TV reports (http://bit.ly/2rWbiue ) Holy Family Catholic Church in Cincinnati's East Price Hill neighborhood partnered with the Ohio attorney general's office to distribute nearly 70 overdose kits last weekend.
Parish operations manager Jeremy Bouer said providing the kits was the right thing to do because people need to be equipped to save lives when someone overdoses.
Not everyone agrees. One woman at the festival said it was an inappropriate setting and sends the wrong message to drug users. Another woman said the church should help those in need.
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Naloxone has become widely available in recent years as the opioid epidemic has taken root in Ohio, killing thousands of people.
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(Austin, TX) — Texas is raking in big bucks in sales tax revenue. Comptroller Glenn Hegar [[ HAY-gar ]] announced today the state took in almost two-point-seven-billion in sales taxes last month, up over nine-percent from last January.
All other forms of taxes were also up, including an over five-percent jump in motor vehicle sales and rental taxes, and an almost 64-percent jump in oil and natural gas production taxes.
European Commission concluded (11-Dec-2017) negotiations with Tunisia for "a far reaching aviation agreement", to improve market access for airlines and provide better connectivity. The new agreement is expected to bring an additional 800,000 passengers over a five year period and could increase traffic between the regions by up to 13% p/a. Commissioner for Transport Violeta Bulc said the agreement will also "contribute to the highest safety, security and environmental standards". The parties agreed to move to signature "as soon as possible and following their respective internal procedures", according to the Commission. [more - original PR]
Ceuta: A 19-year-old female Moroccan migrant curled up in a suitcase, was caught by the border police as she was trying to get smuggled into Spain.
The woman was found and arrested in Ceuta, a Spanish enclave next to Morocco in north Africa, Mirror reported.
The incident was occurred after more than 1,100 desperate migrants attempted to get across the border fence into the Spanish territory, just hours into 2017.
They were met with border police and a barbed wire fence.
The attempt failed, but two of the migrants were allowed entry into Ceuta for treatment at the hospital.
Ceuta and Malilla, the two Spanish enclaves in Spain often become the entry points for the African migrants into Europe.
However, of late, Spain has received some criticism from human rights groups for turning the migrants back to Morocco in case of such incidents.
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HOUSTON -- Blade Runner 2049 is soaking up all the buzz this week, but can the reboot/sequel please fans while simultaneously drawing new blood into the franchise? Film critic Dustin Chase reviews the three- hour sci-fi epic and discusses the controversy with the studio trying to safeguard spoilers and tell critics what to put in their reviews. Also new in theaters this week, is the survival romance The Mountain Between Us with Kate Winslet and Idris Elba, Native American true story Te Ata and local Texas actor Josh Wiggins discusses his latest film Walking Out with Matt Boomer.
An anti-Brexit protester stands outside the Houses Parliament on the day Prime Minister Theresa May will announce that she has triggered the process by which Britain will leave the European Union, in London, March 29, 2017. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth
LONDON British Prime Minister Theresa May said on Wednesday she hoped to be able to agree a deal to clarify the position of European Union nationals in Britain and British nationals in the EU as early as possible in the Brexit negotiations.
May triggered Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty earlier on Wednesday, kicking off the formal two-year Brexit negotiation process.
"I would hope that we could deal with this issue of EU nationals here and UK nationals in other member states at as early as possible a stage in the negotiations," she told parliament.
"I believe there is good will on both sides to do that."
(Reporting by Kate Holton, editing by David Milliken)
TULSA, Okla. – A Tulsa police officer is recovering after he was shot by a suspect at a gas station.
Police say they tried to pull over a van Tuesday whose tag did not match the vehicle.
When officers approached the vehicle, police say the suspect did not obey commands and was defiant.
Officers started to use pepper balls on the suspect who then opened fire on the officers, hitting one of them in the leg. Police returned fire at the suspect, hitting him in the chest.
Both the officer and suspect were taken to the hospital.
The police officer, whose name has not been released yet, was released from the hospital and is recovering at home Wednesday.
The suspect remains in the hospital in serious, but stable condition.
The suspect’s name has also not been released.
Tulsa police told FOX 23 the officer who was hit by gunfire had a coin in his pocket, which helped absorb blow back from the bullet. They say if the coin had not been there, it could have been worse.
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Pharmacist In Meningitis Trial Ignored Drug Recipe, Jury Told
Law360, Boston (October 6, 2017, 6:16 PM EDT) -- A former Massachusetts pharmacist failed to follow a recipe for sterile drugs he made in 2012 that infected hundreds of people with fungal meningitis, and then gave conflicting and unfounded answers about his procedures, a federal investigator said Friday at the pharmacist’s second-degree murder trial.
Contrary to what New England Compounding Center pharmacist Glenn Chin routinely recorded on paper and later told state and federal investigators, Stacey Degarmo of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration testified her team could not verify that he ever properly rid...
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Maitri plays Milwaukee on the last stop of their Midwestern album-release tour, with a night of music at the Tonic Tavern featuring Milwaukee's own Bum Alum and Fivy. $10 cover.
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Five: https://fivy.bandcamp.com/
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Christchurch home damaged in suspected arson
GEORGE HEARD/STUFF A Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokeswoman said the fire was being treated as suspicious.
A Christchurch home was badly damaged in a suspected arson overnight.
A Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokeswoman said emergency services were called to the blaze at a home on Aldwins Rd, Phillipstown at 12.39am on Thursday.
The spokeswoman said the house was "well involved" when firefighters arrived. No one was living in the house, which is currently for sale.
GEORGE HEARD/STUFF Firefighters were called to the blaze at 12.39am on Thursday.
The fire was being treated as suspicious, and a fire investigator would be attending the scene on Thursday.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Gemini Investment Corp :
* Says it completed issuance of 2nd series unregistered and unsecured private convertible bonds worth 1.65 billion won
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OTTAWA —Martine Ouellet has agreed to have a confidence vote on her Bloc Québécois leadership brought forward.
She made the announcement in Ottawa today.
Details will be hammered out at a party meeting in Quebec on April 29.
The vote is expected to be held by telephone or internet in the following months.
Originally, the leadership vote was scheduled only for 2019.
VICTORIA — A former Olympic rower who mysteriously disappeared for nearly 18 months has been sentenced to 13 months in jail after pleading guilty to fraud.
Harold Backer pleaded guilty today in Victoria provincial court to a single charge of fraud over $5,000.
The three-time Olympian had been facing two charges of fraud over $5,000 and pleaded not guilty on both counts.
Judge Carmen Rogers also gave the 55-year-old former investment dealer three years of probation.
Backer disappeared on Nov. 3, 2015, when he failed to return home after telling his family he was going out for a bike ride.
He surrendered to police in April 2017 and his whereabouts while he was missing haven’t been explained.
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A former paratrooper who lost both legs when he was blown up in Afghanistan has walked into a ceremony honouring him.
Lance Bombardier Ben Parkinson, from Doncaster, was severely injured in a landmine blast in 2006.
He was awarded the Freedom of the Borough of Doncaster for "his bravery, fighting spirit, total selflessness, determination and his ability to inspire," the council said.
We will bring you all the action as Cambridge United take on Notts County in Sky Bet League Two.
United go into the game off the back of being held to a 1-1 draw at Leyton Orient on Saturday after the London outfit grabbed an equaliser in injury time.
But Shaun Derry’s side remain in fine form with a six-match unbeaten streak in the league.
As a result, United are seventh in the table and lie nine points off the automatic promotion places.
County, who have John Sheridan in charge, come into the match off the back of a 3-2 defeat at home to high-flying Carlisle on Saturday.
They lie 22nd in the division, just one point above the relegation zone, and have lost their last eight league games – a run which includes November’s 1-0 reverse to United at Meadow Lane.
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Decatur public schools wants to attract more students to the district.
The Board of Education approved a five-year plan for the district.
The goals of the plan include creating innovating learning experiences, retaining talented staff, and developing relationships across the community.
Federal contractors are building eight prototypes of President Trump’s proposed border wall with Mexico — including this one as seen from the Mexican side of the border near Tijuana.
Authorities kept the press and onlookers nearly three miles away on the American side, but the prototype — which appears to be about 30 feet tall — can be seen up close from Mexican territory.
The development suggests Trump is inching closer to fulfilling one of his campaign promises — though there is no guarantee that it will be fully funded or survive court challenges.
A complaint filed last week by California Attorney General Xavier Becerra, a Democrat, mirrors two others by environmental groups that allege the administration overstepped its authority to speed up construction.
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GLENDALE—Community leader, benefactor and ardent Asbarez supporter Manas Boujikian presented commemorative solid gold coins, especially minted for the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation and bearing the likeness of ARF founders, Kristapor, Rosdom and Zavarian, to Asbarez editors Apo Boghogian and Ara Khachatourian at an intimate dinner at Phoenicia Restaurant.
Joining Boujikian for the presentation were his fellow members of the ARF Torrance Aram Manukian Gomideh and ARF Western US Central Committee member Avedik Izmirlian.
The European Union’s foreign policy chief says the EU is reluctant to change the landmark nuclear agreement with Iran even as U.S. President Donald Trump threatens to walk away from the pact.
Federica Mogherini said Monday after chairing talks among the foreign ministers of EU countries that Europeans “attach strategic importance to the full implementation of the agreement by all parties.”
Mogherini said: “It is for us a matter of security, for Europe and for the rest of the world.”
The EU’s representative for foreign affairs and security policy says the pact, “if disrupted, would create an additional security threat and concern in the region.”
Mogherini says the EU hopes to dissuade Iran from developing missiles or undermining regional security, but that work must happen “outside the scope of the nuclear agreement.”
On May 11 Arctic Monkeys will return with their first album in 5 years with 'Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino' & now we know they'll make their long-awaited return to the Bay Area for a show on Saturday night October 20 at San Francisco's Bill Graham Civic.
We're pleased to announce our North American live dates in October 2018. Tickets go on sale at 10am (Local time) on Friday 27 April.
Support comes from @thelemontwigs for Hollywood Bowl only and @MiniMansions for all shows. For more information head to https://t.co/NZwdHiP6sx pic.twitter.com/OI4NfIfND1 — Arctic Monkeys (@ArcticMonkeys) April 24, 2018
Tickets go on sale Friday April 27 at 10AM. For tickets and details you can go here.
'Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino' tracklist:
01 Star Treatment
02 One Point Perspective
03 American Sports
04 Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino
05 Golden Trunks
06 Four Out of Five
07 The World’s First Ever Monster Truck Front Flip
08 Science Fiction
09 She Looks Like Fun
10 Batphone
11 The Ultracheese
Alabama couple indicted on federal child pornography charges
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — An Alabama couple has been indicted on federal child pornography charges.
A U.S. Department of Justice release says 35-year-old Kenneth Earl Hooks and 28-year-old Sarah Pauline Morris were indicted Tuesday by a grand jury on two counts: producing child pornography and enticing a child to engage in sexual activity to create obscene images.
According to the Justice Department statement, the allegations date to between December 2016 and August 2017.
Al.com cites an arrest affidavit as saying Morris was seen trying to film young girls in a bathroom stall at a California Walmart in March. After Morris was arrested, Al.com says, authorities searched her and reported finding videos of Hooks sexually assaulting children in Alabama. Hooks was arrested this month.
Al.com didn't say if Hooks or Morris have a lawyer.
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Information from: The Birmingham News, http://www.al.com/birminghamnews
Pair's Outlook
Despite all odds, the USD/JPY currency pair inched higher on Monday, breaching our bearish trend-line. An adjustment is not yet required, as a negative outcome today would still reinstate it. The 20-day SMA is the nearest support, but more attention should be paid to the weekly pivot point, which is located at 112.89. Moreover, the Buck is likely to experience trouble with further gains, as a number of strong resistance areas rests up to the 115.50 level. A successful surge beyond this mark would open the door for reaching the main target, namely the longer-term trend-line, which currently lies on top of the 118.00 level.
EA Sports have released their latest Festival of Futball updates following the World Cup last 16
The 2018 World Cup has thrown up a host of surprises, with Germany failing to get out of their group before Argentina, Portugal and Spain all suffered early exits in the last 16.
While the likes of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo failed to truly shine on the big stage, plenty of other stars have stepped up in their absence.
Edinson Cavani was the match winner for Uruguay against Portugal while Kylian Mbappe put in a thrilling display to fire France past Argentina.
FIFA 18 has recognised these heroic performances in the latest round of fixtures with some huge stats boosts, selecting 18 players to be awarded Festival of Futball cards.
Luis Suarez’s latest eye-catching upgrade sees the Barcelona man boast a 99 rating – but which other player cards can now be found in packs?
Take a look through the gallery above to see the latest FIFA 18 Festival of Futball player card upgrades after the World Cup last 16.
After a brave fight against colon cancer over the past nine months‚ Xolani Gwala is officially in remission and is recovering well.
Xolani sent shockwaves through the nation when he announced in September last year that he had been diagnosed with colon cancer and would be off air to deal with the medical challenge.
702 station manager Thabisile Mbete said Xolani was in good spirits and that they were hopeful to have him back on the station.
"Xolani is in remission and is back at home recovering from his last operation. We are all looking forward to having him back on the station once he has recovered."
Three weeks ago Xolani's close friend Redi Tlhabi also told fans that he was doing well in the face of the disease.
TPG Telecom first-half profit drops 11pc due to NBN costs
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TPG Telecom has posted a first-half net profit of just under $200 million — 11 per cent worse than last year's figure.
Its pre-tax earnings were $418 million for the six months ended January 2018, which is a $55 million decrease compared to last year.
In a statement to the market, TPG said it faced pressures like the cost of moving customers to the lower-margin National Broadband Network (NBN) and higher electricity prices.
The telco declared a fully-franked interim dividend of 2 cents per share.
This is a quarter of last year's interim dividend of 8 cents.
More to come.
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Bubba Thompson, an outfielder from McGill-Toolen Catholic High School in Mobile, Ala., puts his name on the board after being selected No. 26 by the Texas Rangers in the first round of the Major League Baseball draft, Monday, June 12, 2017, in Secaucus, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Warriors guard Klay Thompson, from left, guard Stephen Curry and forward Kevin Durant celebrate their NBA championship win. The Golden State Warriors stormed through the 2017 playoffs, and oddsmakers have clearly taken notice as they get ready for next season.
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A Montmorency County man was found dead in a business parking lot.
Shortly before 4:30 Thursday afternoon Montmorency Dispatch got a call saying that a man had been run over in the parking lot of the Lewiston Ace Hardware.
The caller said the man had been run over by his own vehicle.
Deputies and EMS responded and found 83-year-old Roger Palmer of Lewiston dead under his vehicle.
His vehicle was still running at the time.
Deputies say Palmer had just left the store and began driving away when his vehicle had mechanical issues.
When he got out to look at the problem, Palmer left the vehicle in Drive.
He then bypassed the ignition switch under the hood and when the vehicle started it moved forward, knocking Palmer to the ground.
He received multiple injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
After Germaine de Randamie became the first-ever Ultimate Fighting Championship women's featherweight champion with her win over Holly Holm at last weekend's UFC 208 event in Brooklyn, New York , "Iron Lady" was asked about a potential title defense against Cris Cyborg. While she didn't dismiss the fight, de Randamie revealed it would be awhile before it could go down, as she had to tend to her injured hand, one that could potentially need surgery.
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BEIRUT Warplanes mounted five air strikes on Wednesday in a rebel-held area of northwestern Syria where dozens of people were killed the day before in a suspected chemical attack, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported.
The Syrian army could not immediately be reached for comment on the reported air strikes in town of Khan Sheikhoun in Idlib province on Wednesday. An Observatory report did not identify the warplanes.
The United States has blamed the chemical attack on Syrian government forces. The army has denied any role.
Russia's defence ministry said on Wednesday that poisonous gas contamination in the area was the result of gas leaking from a rebel chemical weapons depot after it was hit by Syrian government air strikes.
The Observatory said the chemical attack was carried out by warplanes believed to belong to the Syrian military.
(Writing by Tom Perry. Editing by Jane Merriman)
World Cup fever is a phrase bandied around a lot every four years, but after England’s dramatic victory over Colombia its meaning in the country is inescapably apt.
World Cup fever is a phrase bandied around a lot every four years, but after England’s dramatic victory over Colombia its meaning in the country is inescapably apt.
This delightful impromptu rendition of Three Lions on public piano is perfection
So the song one musician decided to play on a public piano at Huddersfield station came as no surprise.
Sit back, listen and enjoy.
That was, of course, a rendition of David Baddiel, Frank Skinner and The Lightning Seeds’ Three Lions – with an added mashup of God Save The Queen.
Darryl Townend, who shot the video and posted it to Twitter, said the pianist was a “regular commuter”.
“He sat down and played Three Lions and God Save The Queen, received a round of applause and left to join his train,” Darryl told the Press Association.
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CHICAGO (AP) The trial is underway for a former Boston Celtics basketball player accused of receiving guns that were stolen off a freight train in Chicago.
Forty-three-year-old Nate Driggers looked on Monday during opening statements. A prosecutor held up one of the guns and told jurors Driggers dealt in stolen goods.
The theft of around 100 new handguns, valued at $50,000, occurred on April 12, 2015, at a South Side rail yard. Prosecutors say the thieves were street gang members and delivered 30 guns to Driggers the same day.
A defense lawyer said the government’s main witnesses are the thieves themselves who have reason to lie in hopes of reduced sentences.
Driggers’ career in the NBA was brief. He played in about a dozen games for the Celtics in the 1996-97 season.
Two teenagers have been arrested in the US for robbing two nine-year-old children at a lemonade stand.
The children were selling lemonade at a stand within their apartment complex on Wednesday.
Police said Deante Small, 18, and a 16-year-old girl, approached the children and ordered lemonade.
A verbal argument started when one of the teens said they were not satisfied with the amount of lemonade poured in their cups, police say.
This angered one of the 9-year-old victims. He threw a cup of lemonade at teens.
A police report states one of the teens pushed a 9-year-old to the ground.
The teens are accused of stealing an iPod and taking a cup of cash worth $13.53 and spending it at Walmart.
The teens ran, but were later arrested by police. They are charged with robbery, battery and petit theft.
April 3 Suess Microtec AG:
* Publication of the preliminary order intake for the first quarter 2017 and increase of the sales and EBIT expectation for the full fiscal year 2017
* Preliminary order intake for Q1 2017 amounts to approximately 45 million euros ($47.93 million) (previous year: 33.1 million euros), which is at upper end of bandwidth given on march 21, 2017
* Due to increased order intake in Q1 of 2017, company increases its sales and earnings expectations for full fiscal year 2017
* 2017 sales are now expected in a range of 170 million euros - 180 million euros and EBIT in a range of 13 million euros to 17 million euros Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9388 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
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With Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill set for reconstructive knee surgery this week, the next question becomes whether he’ll be ready for the 2018 offseason program. Appearing on Monday’s PFT Live, Dolphins coach Adam Gase said that Tannehill will indeed be ready to go.
As to the external criticism regarding whether Tannehill should have had surgery in January after partially tearing the ACL in December, Gase initially struggled for a word that could be used on a family program before settling on “dumb” to characterize the scrutiny about the decision not to operate after the initial injury.
Gase addressed a variety of other topics, including the biggest misconception regarding new quarterback Jay Cutler and whether one of the two starting-caliber quarterbacks, Cutler and Matt Moore, can be regarded as “the guy” going forward.
A huge blaze broke out on a 10-storey construction site in Sydney's CBD on Thursday morning.
A witness said there was a "huge amount of damage on the facade of the building" after the fire broke out near Legal Grounds Cafe and not far from Parliament House.
The fire at a construction site on Macquarie Street. Photo: Twitter/@tsdheo - Douglas Thompson
Macquarie Street has been closed in both directions while 12 fire crews attend the scene.
Witness Ignatius Corboy told Channel Nine's Today show he "saw it start out".
"It seems to have been started from some form of electrical spark or something on the plastic mesh and, as we all know, plastic, as soon as it catches, it just goes up," he said.
Louisiana taxpayers are being reminded that they check the status of their state income tax refunds online with the “Where’s My Refund?” app on the Louisiana Department of Revenue (LDR) website.
It was not a unanimous decision, but the Craighead County Quorum Court passed an ordinance that serves as a nepotism policy.
The ordinance says that relatives of those who work for Craighead County may not work for a relative that is “in the immediate line of supervision.” Relatives can work for the county, as long as it is in another position, or in another department. The ordinance would also require that county workers disclose any business the county does with a family member of a county worker…and it deals with potential conflicts of interest.
The justices for the ordinance say such a policy is needed when dealing with taxpayer money. Those against the policy say they don’t see anything wrong with supervisors in the county hiring who they want, especially if more qualified employees might be family members.
Eight Justices of the Peace voted for the ordinance, while three voted against. It takes effect immediately.
Mountlake Terrace High School will host a Goodwill donation drive on Saturday, June 2 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Donations from the community will help fill a truck and earn money for programs at Mountlake Terrace High School. Large furniture will not be accepted. Volunteers are also needed to help with the event, click here if you are interested in signing up.
So far this year, the school has earned $2,850 from Goodwill donation drives.
The truck will be at Mountlake Terrace High School, located at 21801 44th Ave. W.
RICHMOND, Va. – A 40-pound concrete pig bound for auction was stolen from Lunch & Supper property in Scott’s Addition, between Wednesday, April 12 and Monday, April 17 – when the pig was noted missing.
The PBR pig is part of the “Big Pig Project” at Lunch & Supper, which is a benefit for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Richmond.
The 40-pound concrete pig is sponsored by Loveland Beer Distributors and is scheduled to go up for auction along with other painted and Richmond-themed pigs.
The Big Pig Project will be held at the restaurant from noon to 6 p.m. on April 22. Expect a “BBQ street festival” with the block around 1215 Summit Ave closed down for festivities. There will be multiple painted concrete garden pigs for auction, live country music, a local craft market, BBQ, beer, wine, and more.
Entry is free, but attendees are invited to leave a $5 suggested donation. You can read more about the event, here.
Houston Astros right-hander Ken Giles won his arbitration case against the club on Saturday despite his woeful postseason performance.
Giles was awarded his request for $4.6 million over the team's $4.2 million offer.
Giles had a solid regular season in 2017 but was racked for a porous 11.74 ERA in 7 2/3 innings and lost his closer role during Houston's run to the World Series title. He had a 27.00 ERA during the series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Giles went 1-3 with a 2.30 ERA, 34 saves and 83 strikeouts in 62 2/3 regular-season innings.
Overall, Giles is 12-12 with a 2.43 ERA, 65 saves and 336 strikeouts in 244 innings over four big-league seasons with the Philadelphia Phillies (2014-15) and Astros.
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1/2 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs
1 tablespoon olive oil
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Feb 13 Tier REIT Inc
* Tier REIT announces fourth quarter and full year 2016 financial results
* Q4 FFO per share $0.40 excluding items
* Tier REIT Inc sees 2017 ffo per diluted common share $1.51 - $1.61
* Tier REIT Inc sees 2017 projected ffo, excluding certain items, per diluted common share $1.38 - $1.48
* Tier REIT Inc sees 2017 same store cash NOI growth 2.0% - 3.0%
* Q4 FFO per share view $0.38 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* FY2017 FFO per share view $1.44 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
(Corrects previous period as follows because of accounting period change) Apr 28 (Reuters)- Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co Ltd CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (in billions of yen unless specified) 3 months ended 3 months ended Year to Mar 31, 2017 Jun 30, 2016 Dec 31, 2017 LATEST LATEST RESULTS RESULTS FORECAST Sales 30.75 36.77 150.00 Operating 4.96 7.30 20.00 Recurring 4.85 7.14 21.00 Net 3.46 5.22 15.10 EPS 43.84 yen 64.97 yen 191.62 yen EPS Diluted 43.81 yen 64.92 yen Ann Div 52.00 yen 52.00 yen -Q2 div 25.00 yen 26.00 yen -Q4 div 27.00 yen 26.00 yen NOTE - Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co Ltd. To see Company Overview page, click reuters://REALTIME/verb=CompanyData/ric=4967.T
Aug 11 (Reuters) -
* S&P says Vermont's series 2017A and B general obligation bonds rated 'aa+' with a stable outlook; other ratings affirmed‍​
* S&P-ratings reflect opinion of vermont's strong financial,budget management policies that have contributed to consistent reserve,liquidity levels over time‍​
Baku. 3 March. REPORT.AZ/ In January-February 2017, Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan (BTC) main export pipeline has transported 4 131 722 tons of Azerbaijani oil.
Report informs referring to the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan Republic (SOCAR), in first two months 2 082 936 tons of oil transported from Ceyhan to the world markets produced in February. 1 232 097 tons of this volume accounted for the State Oil Fund of Azerbaijan (SOFAZ).
In general, since the day of commissioning of the BTC (2006, June) until 1 March 2017, 323 966 321 tons of Azerbaijani oil transported from Ceyhan to world markets.
Notably, Azerbaijani oil is delivered to the Turkish port of Ceyhan via the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan (BTC) and thence across the Mediterranean sent to European markets.The BTC pipeline originates from the Sangachal terminal, near Baku. The daily capacity of the pipeline is 1.2 million barrels of oil.
McKINNEY, Texas (AP) — The U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado says one of the three people killed Saturday when two small planes collided in midair north of Dallas was a cadet at the school.
Academy officials said in a statement Monday that Cadet 4th Class Timothy Barber was killed in the crash near Aero Country Airport, a private airport near McKinney.
A family spokesman told WFAA-TV that Barber and his father, Gregory Barber, were both killed. The Barbers were in one plane and the third person killed was flying alone in the second plane.
National Transportation and Safety Board spokesman Eric Weiss says investigators were at the crash site Monday.
Investigators have not released the cause of the wreck, which left debris scattered about a mile from the airport.
Former Vice President Joe Biden has been elected chair of the board of trustees at Philadelphia's National Constitution Center.The center made the announcement Wednesday that Biden will succeed former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, whose term ended in January.Jeffrey Rosen, President and CEO of the center, says Biden's "love for the constitution, and passion for teaching all Americans about its enduring principles, have inspired people around the world."Biden says he's honored to succeed former presidents Bill Clinton and George H.W. Bush at the head of such a "national treasure."Biden will also be splitting his time between programs at the University of Delaware and the University of Pennsylvania as part of his post-White House life.
U.S. factories ramped up production in late April and early May despite the risk of a global trade war, but soft consumer spending kept the economy growing at a moderate rate, the Federal Reserve reported on Wednesday.
In its periodic "Beige Book" summary of contacts with businesses in its 12 regional districts, the U.S. central bank pointed to strong output in fabricated metals, heavy machinery and electronics equipment.
The assessment of growth across the economy represented a slight upgrade from the Fed's prior Beige Book report, which said economic activity was expanding at a "modest to moderate pace."
"Manufacturing shifted into higher gear," the Fed said in its latest report.
More than half of the Fed's districts reported a pickup in industrial activity, and a third of them reported the activity as "strong."
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× City driver made illegal right turn in fatal accident involving elderly woman, HPD says
HOUSTON — The police department is investigating a fatal accident involving a city of Houston Solid Waste Management truck and a pedestrian Monday morning in southwest Houston, authorities said.
Officers rushed to the scene in the 6800 block of Gessner Road after reports of the accident at around 9:20 a.m. Investigators said the blue dump truck was traveling northbound when the driver made an illegal right turn onto Bellaire Boulevard and struck an elderly woman using the street’s crosswalk.
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police said the driver was unaware she had hit the victim, and continued driving for a short distance before being flagged down by a witness.
Officers said the driver of the truck was questioned and did not show signs of being under the influence. She was also cooperative with the investigation, police said.
No charges have been filed at this time, the police department said.
WARSAW, March 19 (Reuters) - Poland has entered a "constructive dialogue" with the European Commission over the country's judicial reform and the next two months will be very important with respect to reaching a potential agreement, Poland's prime minister said on Monday.
"In the context of the talks that are taking place (with EU officials), I can say that there is a light at the end of the tunnel, that we will reach an agreement," Morawiecki said at a press conference with German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Warsaw.
"For sure, this will require understanding on both sides," he said. (Reporting by Pawel Sobczak and Pawel Florkiewicz Writing Marcin Goettig)
The Duke of Orléans and his brother, King Louis XIV, kick off their final season in style as George Blagden and Alexander Vlahos return
Versailles may be coming to an end after series three airs on BBC2, but King Louis XIV (George Blagden) and his court look set to send the show off in dramatic and sumptuous fashion.
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Exclusive first look images from the first episode of the new series reveal how Philippe (Alexander Vlahos) arrives home from the war against the Dutch to a hero’s welcome, while Louis celebrates the French victory.
But Versailles wouldn’t be Versailles without a little drama now, would it? It’s not long before a new visitor threatens to cause trouble at the palace.
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NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, Va. – The Virginia Department of Health issued a swimming advisory Wednesday for Guard Shore Beach and Cape Charles Beach.
The advisory was issued due to bacteria results that exceeded safe levels.
Recreational waters are checked during the summer months for high levels of bacteria.
Indicator organisms like enterococci are monitored and when they are too high, a sign is posted at the beach.
Enterococci are a group of organisms used to determine the amount of fecal contamination of recreation water. They do not cause illness but research shows when enterococci are present, other disease-causing organisms may be as well.
Safe in granny’s arms: 7-year-old boy was not kidnapped
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The mother of a seven-year-old boy is now relieved to learn that he was not kidnapped, but accidentally forgot him at home while she made a trip to the grocery.
According to reports, the woman intended to take her son with her to Massy Stores, St Ann's, but forgot him at home with his grandmother as she took a taxi to the grocery.
As she waited to pay for her goods, she realised her son was not at her side and mistakenly thought he was kidnapped.
The woman raised an alarm in the grocery and Belmont police were called in. She gave officers a description of the boy and conducted her own search of the immediate area.
However upon calling a number provided by the woman for her home, the boy's grandmother told police he was not kidnapped but was instead left at home with her by accident.
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Drake had warned Nicki Minaj about Meek Mill immaturity and suggested she dump him.
A source told Hollywood Life that Nicki is mad at herself for not listening to Drake.
Stating that “Meek Mill really is a tired, immature little boy. Nicki’s kicking her own ass right now for not listening to Drake when he told her to take out the trash years ago.”
To show the lack of maturity Meek Mill has he went to a and said that he was single and “F these b****".
Nicki would have “saved herself a lot. But she learned from this. She knows she’s ready to be a mother! All she did was take care of Meek in every way, including his rap career.”
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Saudi Arabia's crown prince has told two former American officials that he "wants out" of the two-year war he started in Yemen, and that he is not against US rapprochement with Iran, according to leaked emails published by Middle East Eye.
The revelation sheds light on the thinking of Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the 31-year-old heir to the Saudi throne, also known as MBS.
The leaks pertain to discussions he held on the Middle East with Martin Indyk, a former US ambassador to Israel, and Steven Hadley, who served as US national security adviser during George W Bush's presidency.
AFLW Western Bulldogs skipper Katie Brennan. Photo: Joe Armao
Western Bulldogs skipper Katie Brennan will miss the AFLW grand final, with the tribunal upholding her suspension.
The four-member jury on Tuesday night found Brennan guilty of rough conduct over her sling tackle on Harriet Cordner during the Dogs' tense final-round win against Melbourne.
Her suspension has been increased to two games, including Saturday's decider against Brisbane at Princes Park in Melbourne.
Cordner was shaken but able to play out the game after she was awarded a free kick, with the tackle classified as low impact, high contact and careless conduct.
Brennan's advocate Sam Norton did not dispute those elements but argued the Bulldogs forward's actions weren't unreasonable under the high-pressure circumstances.
Bay Area bakery made the Warriors awesome cake
A Bay Area bakery called Gala Bakery sent the Warriors an amazing cake to congratulate them on their championship. The team shared photos on Wednesday.
This cake is very impressive. It has a bunch of differently designed cakes stacked on top of each other, including Oracle Arena, the trophy, a cake with the player and coach's faces on it, their Strength in Numbers mantra and the official NBA championship hat on the top.
Now I'm wondering if the Bay Area simply has lots of talented bakers or if other teams get these sorts of cakes too and just aren't as good at sharing photos because Steph Curry always gets awesome birthday cakes too.
The Warriors championship parade is on Thursday.
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The Kennedy Center, a Trumbull-based rehabilitation organization, has acquired a group home in Hamden from the State of Connecticut, Center officials announced. The group home is one of 10 conversion homes that the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is transitioning to private nonprofit providers as part of a cost-savings initiative.
The specifics of the acquisition were not made public. The Hamden facility, which has a 14-member staff and six residents, is the 17th group home to be operated by the Kennedy Center, which has facilities in Fairfield and New Haven Counties.
“The Kennedy Center, as a leading rehabilitation organization and private provider in Connecticut, is fully committed to the conversion of DDS group homes,” Richard E. Sebastian Jr., president and CEO of The Kennedy Center, said. “We have the ability, as well as capability, to manage former DDS group homes. In fact, The Kennedy Center was the first agency in Connecticut to open two group homes.”
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A rescue helicopter carried a 28-year-old woman to Lehigh Valley Hospital this morning after she ignited herself while trying to light a campfire in Archbald.
Police aren’t releasing the woman’s name until they notify family members.
The woman used gasoline to light the campfire about 10:45 a.m. on the 300 block of Kennedy Drive, according to Archbald Patrolman Brian Munley. Flames shot up and she caught on fire, he said.
She jumped into a pool to douse the flames.
Burns appeared to cover less than 50 percent of her front; her back was unburned, he said.
Archbald police Chief Timothy Trently couldn’t immediately speak to the severity of her burns, but he said that she was conscious and spoke with first responders on the scene.
The incident did not involve fireworks.
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Elon Musk might be forgiven for yawning in the face of the superlatives coming his way again, accustomed as the Tesla CEO must be to seeing “radical and bold” and “jaw-dropping” applied to the company’s cars, which have single-handedly changed the focus of the industry to electrification.
Such adjectives, however, are now being aimed at his...
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Need some inspiration for what to get your significant other this Valentine’s Day? We spoke to the ladies at Stephanie’s Flowers to see what their hot sellers were this year.
Red roses, a longtime Valentine’s Day staple, are becoming less popular. said veteran florist Diane Hullman. Instead, flower fans are gravitating toward more colorful displays of affection. One interesting new option available these days? Rainbow roses.
“In the past we would sell 250 dozen red roses, and now we might sell 100 red roses,” Hullman said.
But that doesn’t mean they’re not busy as ever. Hullman said they’re making more than 500 Valentine’s Day-related deliveries this year.
Teddy bears are a big seller, too. But in Tuscaloosa there’s another plush option sure to please: stuffed elephants. And then there’s always chocolate.
But whatever you pick for your significant other — or friends or family — this Valentine’s Day, make sure it’s given with plenty of love.
Kate Upton three-peats as SI's swimsuit queen
NEW YORK - She's once, twice, three times a Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover lady.
Kate Upton is once again gracing the cover of the annual issue, becoming only the fourth woman to do so three times. This year, she's making the splash with three different covers.
Other women who did the cover three times include Tyra Banks, Heidi Klum and Christie Brinkley, who also is featured in this year's edition with her two daughters. Elle Macpherson holds the record with five cover appearances.
Other notables in this year's edition include former cover girl Chrissy Teigen, an expectant mother and athletes including tennis champ Serena Williams and Olympic gold medal gymnast Simone Biles.
In the Bingo Hall: Milwaukee's Finest (9am), In Bar 360: Mirage III (9pm), In the Fire Pit: Joel Hoekstra and Brandon Gibbs (10:30pm)
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It has been more than a year since Madonna proclaimed at the Women’s March in Washington, D.C. that: “Yes, I have thought an awful lot about blowing up the White House. But I know that won’t change anything.” Her rant that day may not have changed anything, but it certainly spread like wildfire on the national news networks as the opening shot of women’s all-out war on Trump.
Chuck Vollmer is a Currency Analyst and President with Jobenomics. Gary asked him about “Bitcoin” the new “crypto-currency that is sweeping the world right now.
The asset began 2017 at less than $1,000 per token, but it has been on an absolute tear in recent months: It crossed $5,000 in October and touched above $11,000 for the first time less than two months later, according to CoinDesk data.
With last Wednesday morning’s spike, the cryptocurrency now has a total market value of about $203 billion — more than twice Goldman Sachs’ market cap.
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At least two people were killed and two others injured in an explosion at an ordnance factory in Pune on Thursday morning, reported IANS. The explosion occurred in the Ordnance Factory Dehu Road, which belongs to the Ministry of Defence, in Khadki area around 9.30 am.
The two deceased workers were believed to be shifting some explosive material when the blast took place. The workers have been identified as Ashok Dubal (52) and Marya Rock (48), both permanent workers of the factory, reported The Indian Express.
“The accident took place in F2 section of the factory, where explosive fuses used for initiating secondary explosives are manufactured,” said an officer. “These explosives are very sensitive and can be triggered by any small change in pressure or temperature.”
This is not the first time this year that an explosion has occurred at an ordnance factory. In March, six people were injured when a series of explosions took place at the Khamaria ordnance factory in Jabalpur.
The 2018 Golden Globes will mark the 75th Golden Globe Award show ceremony.
In its 75 years, the annual event, presented by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, has honored dozens of films, television programs and actors. About 150 movies have received top awards.
In 1944, during World War II, the first Golden Globes ceremony was held at at the 20th Century Fox studios and honored the best in 1944 filmmaking. The Song of Bernadette, starring Jennifer Jones, won Best Picture.
Only one top award, Best Picture, was given every year at the Golden Globes until 1951, after which the honor was split into two awards—Best Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical and Best Motion Picture - Drama. In 1956, television awards were introduced.
A pit bull bit its owner and attacked two other family members in Florida after a struggle to put a sweater on the dog Friday, police said.
Contact: Robin Barnett, 616-698-3251 GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., June 13, 2017 / Christian Newswire / -- Walter Isaacson wrote the foreword for Madison Park: A Place of Hope by Eric Motley . Isaacson is the president and CEO of the Aspen Institute and recruited Motley to the think tank ten years ago, where he currently serves as Executive Vice President.
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Group exhibition featuring enchanting, surreal and sometimes grotesque drawings from Cape Dorset spanning six decades, from early graphite works by artists such as Kenojuak Ashevak to large-scale spirit images created by Tim Pitsiulak. Jun 16-Jul 15.
Feb 14 Kuka AG:
* Gives notice that following his court appointment as member of the supervisory board, Yanmin Gu (Andy Gu) has assumed the office of chairman of the supervisory board of Kuka AG
* The appointments are limited until the upcoming annual general meeting on May 31, 2017 Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
Varun Dhawan can easily be called the most bankable guy in the industry right now. He’s made us laugh with Badrinath Ki Dulhania and he’s made us cry in October. And as he continues to leave a solid mark in the industry with every performance, we are here to emphasis on his extraordinarily fuss free sense of style that makes him one of the most sought after stars in B-town. Pastel shirts and quirky bandanas, Varun’s wardrobe is something every guy should take inspiration from. While we may give the credits for the outfit to his stylist, it’s his innate sense of style that makes him one of the most stylish men in the industry. No matter the place, Varun Dhawan likes to keep it simple, comfy and extremely light on the eyes. Though looking effortless can also take some effort, Varun Dhawan does it with such ease and finesse, you can’t help but fall in love with him and his style.So on his 31st birthday, we bring to you 31 times Varun Dhawan slayed in his casual outfits:
Saturday night at the Orpheum Theatre the Draco Playhouse production of Catch Me If You Can won six awards at the annual High School Musical Theatre Awards.
That was the most awarded to any school this year. There were 29 schools from three states competing this year.
Awards were:
Outstanding Overall Production
Outstanding Dance Execution
Outstanding Set
Outstanding Student Orchestra
Outstanding Technical Achievement
Student Technical Achievement – Andrew Boone
Collierville is now the only school that has won the Overall Production award multiple times.
Briarcrest Christian School took home two awards for its production of The Addams Family.
Allyson Vogel won for Outstanding Student Stage Management and Jaxon Polk won for his portrayal as Pugsley.
Australia's daily newspapers couldn't resist a good Kiwi joke after it emerged that our deputy prime minister Barnaby Joyce was a dual citizen.
On Monday, Joyce became the latest politician to become embroiled in the ongoing dual citizenship saga in parliament, when he conceded he is in fact a New Zealand citizen, due to his father being Kiwi.
Joyce has referred himself to the High Court, but is so far refusing to resign or step aside from the ministry. The Labor opposition has argued that this is due to the one-seat majority the Turnbull government has in the House of Representatives, while the government claims to have advice from the solicitor-general suggesting that Joyce is in the clear.
As the biggest news in Australian politics this week, naturally, Australia's newspapers couldn't resist it.
June 15 (Reuters) - Slack Technologies Inc, a corporate messaging and collaboration software startup, has received inquiries about a potential takeover from technology companies including Amazon.com Inc, Bloomberg reported on Thursday.
A deal could value the company at at least $9 billion, Bloomberg reported citing people with knowledge of the matter. https://bloom.bg/2s3CqrD
Slack is a platform where employees can send messages, collaborate, organize and share files. The technology also integrates with a wide variety of business software - such as Salesforce.com Inc and Microsoft Corp's Skype - so employees can do all their work within Slack.
San Francisco-based Slack has raised more than $500 million from venture capitalists and was valued at $3.8 billion at its last private financing round a year ago.
Both, Amazon and Slack were not immediately available to comment outside of regular U.S. business hours. (Reporting by Subrat Patnaik in Bengaluru; Editing by Amrutha Gayathri)
President Moon Jae-in says he hopes the central and regional governments work together and increase efforts to transfer more power from the former to the latter.
At a meeting with his aides at the presidential office on Monday, Moon said he expects newly inaugurated regional governments, following the June 13th local elections, will change the lives of the people through good governance.
The president said he feels regret about the government's failure to revise the Constitution to ensure decentralization of power, along with his foiled plan to hold a secondary Cabinet meeting with the heads of the local governments.
He explained, however, that he will still try to hold a meeting with the local government chiefs on a regular basis to keep the lines of communication open.
Noting that the central and the regional governments are partners in state affairs, Moon said the spirit of the decentralization of power should live on.
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Saturday will be the last chance for children to receive a present from Santa in his Oban grotto.
Father Christmas will be located next to the TSB Bank on Airds Crescent, Oban, from 11am until 4pm.
He was there last week handing out gifts to youngsters, including twins Jorgia and Jemma MacDonald, thanks to the Oban and Lorn Lions Club, who ‘beg and borrow’ to make the annual event happen.
‘It’s been great,’ the club said. ‘Everyone who has been here is happy to see Santa. We are very grateful to the owners for letting us have this for two days. It’s an ideal spot. A lot of people come together to make it work – and the children get really good presents.’
Joining Santa for the day will be Mrs Claus, an elf, a lion, a turkey, and there will also be a number of craft stalls.
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) — President Donald Trump's former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn was the victim of a political assassination, US Congressman Steve King claimed in an interview on Wednesday.
"General Flynn has been subject to a political assassination here, regardless of what he did or didn’t say to President Trump or Vice President [Mike] Pence," King stated on CNN's New Day.
© AP Photo/ Pablo Martinez Monsivais Trump: 'Russian Connection Nonsense' is Attempt to Cover Up Clinton Campaign Mistakes
King said that the people who leaked information about Flynn's calls with Russian Ambassador to the United States Sergei Kislyak should have gone directly to Trump or Pence, instead of US media outlets.
Flynn resigned as national security adviser on Monday after reports emerged that he lied to the White House about not discussing sanctions with Kislyak before Trump's inauguration.
The Milford Rotary Club will be hosting its 39th Annual Senior Citizens Chicken BBQ on Wednesday, May 3, 2017, beginning at noon at the Souhegan Valley Boys and Girls Club, 56 Mont Vernon St. Milford. The Rotary invites all area senior citizens from all neighboring communities to come for a special luncheon, entertainment and door prizes at no charge.
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Police are investigating a report that a boy sexually assaulted a 15-year-old girl inside of a City Park bathroom during a school fundraiser Thursday night (Oct. 5), according to a preliminary report by the New Orleans Police Department.
The school fundraiser ran from 6 to 9 p.m. in the amusement-park area of City Park.
According to police, the girl's mother said that when her daughter returned home from the event around 9 p.m., the girl said she had been sexually assaulted in a public bathroom by a boy she knew, also a student. The school was not named in the preliminary report.
The girl's mother reported the assault, classified by police as an aggravated rape, to the NOPD on Thursday night.
No other details were available from police Friday, such as whether the boy had been identified or arrested.
The investigation into the attack is ongoing, the NOPD said.
Say goodbye to humans behind the wheel. Self-driving cars are coming faster than you think, and the changes they bring will reach far beyond our roads. CNN takes an inside look at the companies building driverless cars, and asks the difficult questions about what to expect when the machines take the wheel.
Companies featured include Waymo, Uber, Audi, Auroa, Nvidia, Cruise Automation/General Motors, Drive.AI, Lyft Porsche, Auro, Udacity, Civil Maps, Starsky Robotics, AFL-CIO and Carnegie Mellon University.
CLOSE SportsPulse: MLB insider Bob Nightengale on the top performers of the year so far, leading MVP candidates and some world-class pitching. USA TODAY Sports
A goose lands near the pitching mound at Comerica Park in Detroit during the sixth inning of the Tigers' home game against the Angels on May 30. (Photo: Carlos Osorio, AP)
Wednesday night's baseball game between the Los Angeles Angels and Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park involved a pair of delays — one due to rain, the other due to goose.
As the sixth inning was set to begin, a goose swooped into the stadium and took turns flying, waddling and flapping around the field while avoiding any and all on-field personnel.
But just when it appeared the goose was taking off for greener pastures, something got in its way.
Despite the horrifying collision, good news came rather quickly as a good Samaritan cradled the goose away to safety.
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MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australian Open organizers have given 17-year-old Alex De Minaur and Andrew Whittington wild-card entries to the season’s first grand slam tournament.
De Minaur, a Wimbledon junior finalist last year, beat top-seeded Mikhail Kukushkin in the qualifying tournament for the Brisbane International, where he is set to make his ATP main draw debut this week. Whittington, 23, achieved a career-high ranking of No. 170 last November after winning six ITF titles and reaching semifinals at two ATP Challenger events.
Other wild cards already granted for the Australian Open men’s main draw include Denis Istomin, the Asia-Pacific Wildcard playoff winner from Uzbekistan, and Quentin Halys of France and Michael Mmoh of the United States, who were given reciprocal wildcards for the French Open and the U.S. Open.
Boston Red Sox' Rafael Devers, left, slides home past Washington Nationals catcher Pedro Severino to score on a sacrifice fly by Jackie Bradley Jr., during the seventh inning of a baseball game Wednesday, July 4, 2018, in Washington. Nick Wass AP Photo
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How the Alakijas shook UK with N2b wedding
It was a breathtaking wedding party, as Folarin, son of Chief Folorunso Alakija, got married to his Iranian beauty, Nazanin Jafarian Ghaissarifar, in a lavish ceremony estimated to have cost around five million pounds; about N2billion. The wedding held at Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire over the weekend in the UK. The groom, a father-of-one, who …
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help needed is thier any old eurocar team members out there, the SHP cars were fitted with a dash top set of rev change lights, its a small black box with a red set up button on the back, i just need to find how to set these up,? they work but not at the correct revs, can any one help, Thanks is thier any old eurocar team members out there, the SHP cars were fitted with a dash top set of rev change lights, its a small black box with a red set up button on the back, i just need to find how to set these up,? they work but not at the correct revs, can any one help, Thanks
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SANGAMON COUNTY, Ill. (WAND) - Investigators have named the man killed in a motorcycle crash on Monday night.
Sangamon County Coroner Cinda Edwards says 66-year-old Kenneth Simpson is the person who died when a deer ran in front of his motorcycle. They say it happened on Interstate 72 at mile post 112.5, which is near the Buffalo exit.
Troopers say Simpson was dislodged from the motorcycle and ended up on the shoulder of the road. Edwards says an autopsy showed he died from blunt force injuries in the crash.
Simpson is from Gretna, Neb. Blood tests are still pending in the investigation.
Kennewick police used lights, sirens and a loudspeaker to try to get the attention of an assault suspect in a Rainier Place home. They finally entered the house early Wednesday and arrested him. Kennewick Police Department
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VERDE VALLEY – Thursday, American Heritage Academy will close its K-12 Cottonwood campus as teachers will walk out of class with the rest of the state’s public school teachers.
But Camp Verde’s K-8 campus will remain open, Principal Lance Barnes said.
Although “most of our teachers will be out that day, we have enough para pros and subs to have school that Thursday,” Barnes said on Monday.
With a larger clientele at the Cottonwood campus, Principal Eric Evans said Monday that his school “projects that we will not have enough available staff on hand that day to ensure proper supervision, safety, and instruction for our students.”
March 20 (Reuters) – Gold prices edged down on Tuesday as the dollar firmed, with focus shifting to the U.S. Federal Reserve which is expected to hike interest rates and signal three more increases this year at a two-day meeting that kicks off later in the …
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The University of Memphis is giving its students, alumni, and special members a choice to opt out of an 18-hour drive to watch the headlining game against UConn.
The Liberty Bowl will be the place to be Friday, October 6, as UofM fans will “take the field like the Tigers” during a watch party on the actual field.
The doors open at 5 p.m. and the official kick-off will happen at 6 p.m. Spectators will be able to watch the game, enjoy food trucks, and there will even be a children’s play area.
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When making a work of art , first of all you need a good foundation, otherwise it's risky from the start. Fortunately for the new Broadway revival of Sunday in the Park with George , they're already off to a solid run.
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According to a police statement, Daniel Fausto Vidal, 23, and Angela Rodriguez, 32, both of Pomona, were taken into custody Saturday. Detectives allege a resident interrupted the duo during one of the burglaries.
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KimYe Kill Divorce Rumors With West Family Easter Photo
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West put together a great Easter Day celebration for the kids. Kimmy Cakes posted this great family photo that seems to shatter all the rumors that the pair are bound for a divorce. North wore bunny ears in honor of the special occasion. Aren’t she and Sainty the cutest? Of course the whole family rocked neutrals.
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Oh and in case you were thinking Ye was a reluctant participant in the festivities, it’s only right that we also share this photo of “DadYe” dressed up as the Easter bunny for the enjoyment of the West and Kardashian kids. Sweet right? It’s gotta be super hot in there! Do you think you could be convinced to do such a thing?
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ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) – A new study says areas of the Hudson River from Troy to New York City are spiked with pharmaceuticals that could pose a threat to aquatic life.
The study announced this week was a collaboration of researchers from Columbia University, the Environmental Protection Agency, Riverkeeper and Queens College. Researchers found 16 different pharmaceutical compounds from 72 spots along the river.
The drugs included antibiotics and medicine to treat epilepsy, ulcers and other ailments. The highest concentrations were found near sewage outfalls. Researchers said there’s no evidence the low concentrations could pose a human health concern.
Sewage plants aren’t required to remove pharmaceuticals. Previous studies also have showed pharmaceuticals in numerous waterways.
The Hudson River study appears in the early online edition of the journal Water Research.
1) The New Orleans Pelicans (28-23) defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder (30-23) on Friday, February 2 behind Anthony Davis' game-high 43 points and 10 rebounds. Read the game recap from the victory here.
2) Along with the road win, Davis surpassed David West to become the Pelicans franchise all-time scoring leader with 8,702 points.
3) In our Road Trip Preview, Daniel Sallerson and Jim Eichenhofer preview the game against the Timberwolves set to tip-off at 8 p.m. (CST).
4) The Timberwolves lead the Northwest with a record of 33-22 including a 3-0 record against the Pelicans. New Orleans will look to put a win in their column tonight in Minneapolis at the Target Center at 8 p.m. (CST. Fans can watch the game on Fox Sports New Orleans or listen in on WRNO 99.5 FM with Sean Kelley and John DeShazier.
5) The Pelicans will return to New Orleans on Monday, February 5 to take on the Utah Jazz at 7 p.m. Be sure to purchase your tickets here.
Lady Gaga and Prince William share FaceTime, talking about Gaga's mental health struggles and the Prince's charity, Heads Together.
LONDON—Prince William has brought Lady Gaga on board with in his efforts to persuade people to be more open about their mental health and crush the stigma associated with the issue.
The heir to the throne released a video on Tuesday in which he speaks with the pop superstar in a FaceTime call from his home in London to her home in Los Angeles.
William says it is “time that everyone speaks up and really feels very normal about mental health. It’s the same as physical health.”
Lady Gaga says that talking more openly about mental health would allow people to feel like “we are not hiding anymore.”
William, his wife the Duchess of Cambridge and his brother Prince Harry have made mental health a focus of their charitable work.
Feb 14 Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings Inc :
* Atlas Air Worldwide announces 747-400f service for new customer
* Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings Inc - announced that its unit has entered into an agreement to operate one of its Boeing 747-400 freighters for Asiana cargo
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Jaden Carlton is fighting the battle of his life, but that's not stopping him from motivating others. On Monday, the Harris County Sheriff's Office named the 17-year-old an honorary deputy sheriff.In June, Carlton was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy. As a result of the disease, he has suffered three major strokes in the past two months, deputies said."The Harris County Sheriff's Office has embraced Jaden as their own and want to keep him encouraged," officials said in a Facebook post.Carlton has a pacemaker to regulate his heart and is currently on the list for a heart transplant in June."Welcome to the HCSO family, Jaden," the post stated.
April 6 Pioneer Credit Ltd-
* Confirms that banksia management pty ltd and bc fund ii pty ltd have sold their shareholding in company
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New York City deli clerk gets jaw broken in avocado attack
The 21-year-old victim also suffered a severely bruised eye and underwent surgery on his jaw Friday.
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A newly determined species of Bird-of-Paradise in Papua, New Guinea called the Vogelkop Superb unveiled his gorgeous cape and breast feathers to perform a beautiful mating dance for a local female. Unfortunately for this little guy, the female was completely uninterested and flew away.
Sometimes a new species is hiding in plain sight. The Vogelkop Superb Bird-of-Paradise has songs, dances and courtship appearances that are very distinct from its relative the Greater Superb Bird-of-Paradise.
The Lab of Ornithology offered further detail about the Vogelkop Superb Bird-of-Paradise and how it’s different from the widespread Greater Superb Bird-of-Paradise .
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When a dog bites a man, it is not news, they say. But when 3,397 people are bitten by dogs in a year, it may be one.
A record maintained by Economics and Statistics department of Mizoram government said, 3,397 people of the state, mainly from urban areas, suffered dog bites during 2016-2017 financial year.
It said 1,363 of these victims were women and one person died due to dog bite during the period. Not just canine cases, the department has records of nips by cats and rats, besides snake bites.
At least 101 people including 55 women were bitten by cats, and 37 people – of whom 15 were women – were bitten by rats during the same period.
Altogether 221 snake bite cases were recorded by the department in the state in 2016-2017.
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BRIEF-Home Capital Group Inc update on liquidity and deposits
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LASALLE TOWNSHIP, Mich. — A mother is accused of trying to torch a car with her 11-year-old son bound and locked inside at a southeast Michigan cemetery.
The Monroe County sheriff’s office says 48-year-old Sherrie Richter was arraigned Thursday on assault with intent to murder and arson charges.
The sheriff’s office said preliminary investigations show Richter bound the boy’s wrists, locked him inside the car and tried to set two fires in the vehicle at Roselawn Memorial Park, about 10 miles northeast of the Ohio state line.
She then freed the boy. The mother and son were later found walking in the cemetery.
The boy was taken to a hospital as a precaution and released.
Richter, of Frenchtown Township, is jailed on a $100,000 bond. She has requested a court-appointed attorney.
By Sean McGowan on May 30, 2018 at 11:31 am
Forming a Christian school in Monroe County seemed like a far-off notion when a committee came together last summer to explore the possibility.
But with some help from the community and a spiritual advisory board serving as a guide, the Monroe County Christian School organization is well on its way to executing its vision.
“We still believe it’s reasonable to expect (everything) to come together to make the school happen next year,” said retired pastor Will Hesterberg, who serves on the spiritual advisory board.
The three pieces the organization continues to work on include personnel, enrollment and funding. Hesterberg said last Tuesday that the non-profit entity has raised a total of $24,000…>>>
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During the middle of the last century, there was a reform effort in North Carolina to depoliticize municipal government, removing power from the old ward bosses and making city government more businesslike. That is when most cities instituted the council-manager form of government in an effort to place the day-to-day running of City Hall in the hands of trained professionals.
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Shelby County Schools went before Shelby County Commissioners for the first time Wednesday to lay out the district's billion-dollar general fund budget for the 2018-2019 school year.
April 3 Guangdong Shirongzhaoye Co Ltd :
* Sees to swing to net profit at 6 million yuan to 10 million yuan in Q1 FY 2017 versus net loss at 34.7 million yuan year ago
* Says increased revenue as main reason for the forecast
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The Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, which was closed in March to enable the rehabilitation of its 3.6 kilometres runway is now ready for operation.
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Robots will soon be able to LOVE
California-based Realdoll is preparing to release a silicone lover that allows the user to design the machine’s personality.
The company is in the process of developing the Harmony AI System which can learn from the user and adapt its personality.
The system itself will be available via an app that costs just £16 ($20) a year to subscribe to, but the sex robot will not be a cheap date, with just the head of a doll costing upwards of £8,054 ($10,000).
The app will be rolled out throughout 2017, and the "first robotic head systems” should be available by the end of the year.
Hill is averaging 8.7 points and 1.7 assists in his first postseason with Cleveland, which acquired him at the trade deadline in February. He started 24 games during the season.
How do you start up a charity concert? Sandy relief show “12-12-12” producer Harvey Weinstein explains: You just call up Paul McCartney. He always says yes, and then every other...
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A 46-year-old man was arrested Wednesday morning after he broke into the Rose Festival headquarters in downtown Portland.
This week Expedition Unknown is headed to the tropical waters of Cuba as Josh Gates searches for lost Spanish treasure.
With travel between the USA and Cuba more relaxed recently, Josh uses this easing in restrictions to travel to this vibrant island.
However, he’s not interested in classic cars, mojitos or getting a tan. Rather he’s looking to search some ship records in the National Archives of Cuba. These documents have been sealed until recently and he hopes they will help him find a fleet of Spanish ships that sank back in 1715.
We’re guessing he’s also hoping these ships really were carrying treasure and booty back to Spain.
He also scours the beaches and swamps of Florida seeking the same treasure but it’s a big old Sea and the coast line in this area is both hazardous and complex.
Will he strike gold or will the Caribbean Sea keep its many secrets?
Expedition Unknown airs on Wednesdays at 9PM on Travel Channel.
RICHMOND, Ky. (AP) — A coroner in Kentucky says a 38-year-old man died in a construction accident at a site where a retail store is being built.
Madison County Coroner Jimmy Cornelison identified the man as Loren Richmond of Richmond. Cornelison said an autopsy is planned to determine how Richmond died.
The Lexington Herald-Leader reports that large heavy equipment could be seen digging at the future site of a Menards store in Richmond.
Cornelison said Richmond police and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration are investigating.
Madison County Emergency Management Service said the accident was reported shortly before 11:30 a.m. Monday.
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NEW YORK — President Trump praised French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday for the Bastille Day parade he attended at Macron’s invitation in July, vowing to hold his own major parade down Pennsylvania Avenue next summer.
Trump said the Bastille Day parade, which celebrated the French military, was among “the greatest parades I’ve ever seen.” His reflection on the festivities came moments before the two leaders met privately at a hotel outside the annual United Nations General Assembly gathering in New York.
“We may do something like that on July 4th in Washington down Pennsylvania Avenue,” Trump said of the Bastille Day parade, which showcased elements of the French military. – READ MORE
SALINE COUNTY – Easter Sunday’s storm provided more substantial moisture for many areas of central Kansas.
Rainfall amounts varied from .07 to .60 inches in Saline County. Northwest Ottawa County reported .50 inches of moisture.
After big rains Saturday, portions of Lincoln County reported an additional .42 of moisture.
Dickinson County residents reported .07 to .25 inches of rain.
Residents reported just a trace of moisture in Ellsworth and McPherson County.
The National Weather Forecast calls for a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms overnight Monday and a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms on Tuesday.
WASHINGTON, March 30 U.S. President Donald Trump had fighting words on Thursday for conservative members of his own Republican Party who helped block a White House-backed healthcare bill last week, saying the House Freedom Caucus will hurt the party's agenda.
"The Freedom Caucus will hurt the entire Republican agenda if they don't get on the team, & fast. We must fight them, & Dems, in 2018!" Trump said on Twitter. (Reporting by Doina Chiacu; Editing by David Alexander)
The Cleveland Indians picked up their ace Friday night.
Corey Kluber was knocked around by the New York Yankees in Game 2 of the teams’ American League Division Series matchup, but the Indians got the last laugh.
Trailing 8-3, Cleveland mounted a comeback, as they scored four runs in the sixth when star shortstop Francisco Lindor crushed a grand slam off right-hander Chad Green.
And Jay Bruce, who the Yankees tried to acquire in August, tied the game with a solo blast in the eighth.
The two teams remained deadlocked until the 13th inning when catcher Yan Gomes sent the Indians fans home happy with a walk-off RBI double off Dellin Betances to give Cleveland a 9-8 win.
What a game.
The Indians take a 2-0 series lead to New York on Sunday where Carlos Carrasco will take on Masahiro Tanaka.
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - Andeavor on Friday said it has acquired the Kenai liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility in Alaska from ConocoPhillips.
“This acquisition further strengthens our integrated value chain by optimizing our operations in Kenai and providing low-cost fuel for our refinery,” the company said.
Andeavor operates a 62,700 barrel-per-day refinery in Alaska.
QUETTA, Aug 14 (APP): At least six security force personnel were
martyred and two other were injured in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast in Shahrag near Khost area of Harnai district on Monday.
According to security force spokesman, unknown men had planted IED
besides the road which the security forces’ vehicle hit while patrolling.
The vehicle was destroyed in the blast.
The victims were identified as Lnk Yousaf Imran, Sep Shahb-uddin, Sep
Fayyaz, Sep Umer, Sep Naeem and Civ security Fazal Rehman.
The injured were identified as Sub Haydatullah and Civ dvr Saadullah.
The bodies and the injured were shifted to nearby hospital.
Security forces cordoned off the entire area and started search to trace
out suspects.
Further investigation was underway.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — UAB junior forward William Lee has submitted his name to the NBA draft but hasn’t hired an agent.
The 6-foot-9 Lee led the Blazers in scoring and rebounding, averaging 13.2 points and 6.7 rebounds. The two-time Conference USA defensive player of the year led the league and ranked 20th nationally with 2.4 blocked shots per game.
Lee has until May 24 to decide whether to withdraw or remain in the draft.
He said in a release Monday that submitting his name “allows me to safely see where I am projected at this point in my career without jeopardizing my last year of eligibility.”
UAB coach Robert Ehsan says he thinks Lee has the skill set to succeed in the NBA.
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Copenhagen Airports A/S announced (08-Dec-2017) two sets of charges reductions to strengthen the position of Copenhagen Kastrup Airport, entering effect from 01-Apr-2018. Overall airport charges will be reduced by an average of 10%, while charges for operations from Copenhagen to "regional airports" will be reduced 35%. Regional airports in Denmark, Norway, Lithuania and Poland, among others, will be available under the regional incentive scheme. Copenhagen Airports A/S chairman Lars Nørby Johansen said: "Both from the political side and from airlines, there has been a wish for lower airport charges... We've listened to that". Mr Johansen added the airport wants to "respond to the new regulation" set out by the Danish Government in mid 2017, and "create a good common starting point for the upcoming charges negotiations". [more - original PR]
The lawsuit was brought against the Mississippi Department of Corrections [official website] by the Roderick and Solange MacArthur Justice Center [advocacy website]. During oral arguments [video], James Craig from the RSMJC argued that it was important to disclose the identities of the drugs used in executions, and that doing so would pose "no economic threat [to pharmacies, and] no physical threat, adding "[a]cross the country this is just being used as a dodge to prevent people from knowing where these dollars are going."
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Record label owner turned developer Cody Leibel, right, is pictured with his father, Canadian construction magnate Lorne Leibel, at the Pebble Beach Auctions in Monterey, Calif. Record label owner turned developer Cody Leibel, right, is pictured with his father, Canadian construction magnate Lorne Leibel, at the Pebble Beach Auctions in Monterey, Calif.
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HOUSTON - The Culinary Institute LeNôtre hosted the Second Annual Puratos Sandwich Competition Tuesday.
Eight of the school's previous and current culinary students reached the finals from a field of about 50 people.
On the finals stage, the participants created new sandwiches using Puratos bread products.
"The competition experience is vital," said the host of the event, Chef Michael Gabriel. "I believe competition provides just the right amount of push. Whether you lose or win, it's going to provide growth. Friendly competition is the best competition."
There was a total of $2,500 in scholarship money up for grabs.
Luis Marenco earned first place, pocketing $1,000 for his "Loaded Breakfast Sandwich" entry, which featured bacon, sausage, cheddar and chimichurri sauce.
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The Alberta Winter Games will be in Wood Buffalo this year. Two members of the Zone 6 archery team discuss the event.
GEORGE TOWN: DAP members showing their support for Penang Environment, Welfare and Caring Society Committee chairman Phee Boon Poh marched to the front of the Penang Court Complex.
Phee has been remanded after he was detained by the Malaysian Anti Corruption Commission (MACC) to facilitate investigations into an illegal carbon filter factory which has been operating for some 15 years.
Also detained and remanded was a 35 year old director and a 70 year old manager of the factory.
Their lawyers are to file an application today to set aside the five-day remand order handed to the trio last Saturday.
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HBO series Game of Thrones is known for its relatively high death rate, with characters merrily killed off left, right and centre in a variety of creative and gruesome ways over the last six seasons.
now a new compilation from YouTuber Leon Andrew Razon has brought all those grisly deaths together for a smorgasbord of slaughter, reminding you of all your old favourites (Ned Stark’s death! Viserys’ crowning!) as well as some fun new contenders (RIP Wun-Wun).
In fact, the only downside to this impressive effort (counting 150,996 deaths with a large margin of error) is that it’s sure to be out of date within minutes of Game of Thrones season seven starting next month, with yet more bombastic butchery certain to crop up before you know it.
Oh well – such are the perils of working to the god of death’s schedule.
Game of Thrones returns to HBO on Sunday 16th July, and to Sky Atlantic in the UK on Monday 17th July
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A senior Government Minister has commended the public for its efforts conserving water during the heatwave.
Eoghan Murphy, whose Housing Department is co-ordinating the response to the hot weather, says people have been doing a ‘great job’ limiting their water usage.
A hose-pipe ban is expected to be extended around the country this week, after starting in the Greater Dublin area on Monday.
Minister Murphy fears the biggest water shortages are yet to come.
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Fans of the ITV soap were left heartbroken last week when Sally (played by Sally Dynevor) admitted she fears her cyber bully will kill her following weeks of harassment.
And in scenes to air next week, her two daughters Rosie (Helen Flanagan) and Sophie Webster (Brooke Vincent) go on the hunt to find out who is hurting their mother.
The two girls show they are a force to be reckoned with as they track down the girl they think is stalking Sally.
After uncovering an address of the person who left an obituary for Sally in the Weatherfield Gazette, the sisters stake out Leah’s house (Molly McGylnn).
LISBON, Portugal — FC Porto beat Braga 3-1 to move back in front in the Portuguese league race on Saturday.
Porto remained unbeaten in all 20 rounds as it took a two-point lead over Sporting Lisbon and Benfica, which won 5-1 over Rio Ave.
Porto left back Alex Telles assisted on all three of his team’s goals.
Telles passed for Sergio Oliveira’s header before Raul Melo da Silva levelled for Braga.
Telles then set up Diego Reyes and Vincent Aboubakar to score with headers.
Braga remained in fourth place, nine points behind Porto.
Benfica got all five of its goals in the second half, starting with Jardel in the 49th. Pizzi Fernandes, Jonas, Ruben Dias and Raul Jimenez all added strikes.
Sporting visits Estoril on Sunday.
An active shooter drill is scheduled to take place at Baldwin High School on Friday morning, school officials say.
It is expected to happen sometime between 8 and 9:30 a.m.
Officials said the last drill involved simulated gunfire and flash bombs.
People in the surrounding area may hear blasts or booms.
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In this June 30, 2016 photo, Georgetown University president John J. DeGioia, second from left, talks with, from left, Doris Ventress Watson, Johnny Harris, Ella Richardson, Maxine Crump, Walter Johnson and Brenda Cunningham, during his visit with Cornelius "Neely" Hawkins' descendants and family members, near Hawkins' gravesite in Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Cemetery in Maringouin, La. Hawkins was of one of the slaves in the university's 1838 slave sale.
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4:25 Seattle Channel segment examines rights of sanctuary cities, features undocumented mother of three
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2:25 Lummi community members prepare salmon to feed Standing Rock Sioux in North Dakota
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Neighbors rescued from frigid waters
WARE, Mass. (AP) — Three people have been rescued from a river in central Massachusetts.
A man slid down a steep bank while depositing leaves and plunged into the frigid waters of Ware River Sunday morning. Two neighbors tried to help him out and also fell into the water.
MassLive.com reports firefighters and police were able to rescue the three — who were not fully submerged, but could not move due to swift currents.
One officer pulled a woman to safety, while firefighters used ropes to pull two men ashore. A man and the woman were brought to a local hospital to be treated for hypothermia, while the second man did not need treatment.
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Schools may be off today due to snow and icy conditions but children are being given the opportunity to make the most of their free time with a trip to the zoo.
Today, Twycross Zoo is FREE for youngsters.
They will have the chance to meet Mal the Orangutan, snow leopards, meerkats and more.
Billie-Jan Humphries, marketing and communications manager, said: "Twycross Zoo is open today plus to help out parents whilst the schools are closed we are offering FREE entry to children and £5 entry for adults to the zoo all day today only.
"Please ask everyone to listen to local travel advice and be careful on their way into us."
For more information go to https://twycrosszoo.org/event/snow-day-offer/
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Lourdes Regional, from District IV, took on Faith Christian in the boys 'A' state semifinals. Red Raiders took a quick lead, extended it in the middle and dominated 63-38 to become the first Schuylkill League boys team since Schuylkill Haven 21 years ago to advance to the State Finals.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Organizers of Open Streets Macon have canceled the 3rd annual event for a second time.
This is the event that will shut down parts of Downtown Macon and turn it into a park.
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The event was rescheduled for this Sunday June 3rd after rain caused organizers to cancel the event that was initially set for April.
Open Streets Macon will now take place Sunday, October 7th.
MLK Boulevard from Riverside to Hazel Street and Cherry Street from 5th Street to Spring Street will be blocked off.
A four-year-old girl has been 'sexually assaulted' at Tennant Creek just months after another young girl was attacked.
The young girl was airlifted to Alice Springs Hospital earlier this week to be treated after the alleged assault, Sky News reported.
The alleged sexual assault is thought to have happened Sunday night before the victim was treated early Monday morning.
The young girl was airlifted to Alice Springs Hospital (pictured) earlier this week to be treated after the alleged assault
The alleged sexual assault comes months after a two-year-old girl was sexually abused by a man in in Tennant Creek in February.
Police had arrested a 24-year-old man over the incident but Northern Territory police said on Thursday that investigations had identified new information that cleared the accused and led to the arrest of another man.
It led to the arrest of a 25-year-old man who is due to appear in court on July 25.
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× University of Iowa’s Dance Marathon raises more than $3M ‘All for the kids’
IOWA CITY, Iowa – The University of Iowa hosted the popular 24-hour Dance Marathon fundraiser overnight on Feb 2. and Feb 3.
According to a press release, this year, University of Iowa’s Dance Marathon raised $3,011,015.24 all for the kids, with the help from the Mini Dance Marathons, Children’s Miracle Network Radiothon, and fundraising efforts by Dance Marathon alumni.
Not only does this money financially support the children at the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s hospital, but it also provides hope and emotional support.
The organization says there were over 2,700 student dancers, 300 student leaders, 11 executive board members and a lot of volunteers who worked year round to raise money.
Around 3:30 Saturday afternoon two vehicles ran into each other causing one SUV, carrying a family to stop in a yard and a car with a woman inside landed in the middle of a set of railroad tracks. Adam Corbin said ,"the white car came to rest on the railroad tracks and we grabbed a lady out of the car and got her to safety just as the train hit her car."
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Uber, and other transportation companies have been trying to stay in the market by trying out new innovations.
Police in a Phoenix suburb,USA say one of Uber’s self-driving vehicles has struck and killed a pedestrian.
Police in the city of Tempe said Monday that the vehicle was in autonomous mode with an operator behind the wheel when the woman walking outside of a crosswalk was hit.
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Sgt. Ronald Elcock says in an email that the accident happened overnight but did not say whether it occurred Sunday night or Monday morning.
The woman died of her injuries at a hospital and her name was not made public.
Uber has been testing the self-driving vehicles in Tempe and Phoenix for months.
Uber says on Twitter that it is “fully cooperating” with the investigation and expressed condolences to the family of the victim.
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Sources tell CBS 3 newly freed rapper Meek Mill will be tonight’s ceremonial bell ringer at the Sixers-Heat Game 5 matchup in Philly, just hours after the Pennsylvania State Supreme Court ordered his release.
Meek Mill To Be Released On Bail, Says Pennsylvania Supreme Court
Let’s go @sixers A post shared by Meek Mill (@meekmill) on Apr 24, 2018 at 12:59pm PDT
From his Instagram account, Mill posted: “Let’s go @sixers.”
Meek Mill has gotten support from Sixers co-owner Michael Rubin who visited the rapper numerous times since he was jailed. He also gotten support from Sixers’ standout players Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons.
The Sixers currently have a 3-1 lead against the Heat during their first-round NBA playoff series. A win tonight will mean the Sixers advance to the second round for the first time since 2012.
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) – The first law enforcement officer in the U.S. ever to be charged with a terrorism offense is again scheduled for trial. Jury selection begins Monday afternoon in federal court in Alexandria, Virginia, in the case against Nicholas Young, who was a police officer in the region’s Metro system when he was arrested last year in a government sting. Prosecutors say Young bought nearly $250 in gift cards he intended for the Islamic State group, giving the cards to an individual who turned out to be an FBI source. Young’s lawyers say the sting amounts to entrapment after their client was under surveillance for six years. Documents show Young had been under surveillance since 2010. The trial had been expected to begin last week but was delayed when new evidence emerged.
When Goldsboro police responded to the call shortly before 9 p.m. they found George Hart Lawrence III, 58, of Goldsboro, lying near a tree behind a business at 1508 E. Ash St. Lawrence told police that an unknown man had slammed his head against the tree and then stabbed him in the stomach.
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It was back to school for 19 dads at the first EPIC Dads event at West Row Academy.
EPIC stands for Encourager, Provider, Instructor, Carer, which the charity says are four key roles of a father-figure.
Back to school for 19 fathers who took part in West Row Academy's Epic Dads event
Richard Keeble who is the EPIC Dad’s community leader said:“We want to celebrate the key role that dads and male carers have in families and communities and encourage the father-child relationship through fun clubs, parenting courses and family activities.”
The dads took part in activities with their children, including Easter crafts and games.
From April 24 the school has is a six-week EPIC Dads evening course for all fathers which can be booked with Richard on 07717 744608. It is running its own open-to-all 10-week Raising Children course from September 18: book with its family support practitioner Genine Harrison on 01638 715680.
You will surprise people by your moderate behavior today. You are even prepared to listen to those whose opinions you disagree with. Are you feeling okay? The influence of Venus is making you more mellow than usual. Enjoy it while it lasts.
UPDATE: The Price County Sheriff's Office told Newsline 9 the children have been found. They wandered away from home.
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Two children have been reported missing, according to the Price County Sheriff Brian Schmidt.
Two boys, Evan Wojcik, 6, and Jenson Poncek, 8, went missing from a home on North Minnow Lake Road in Phillips, Schmidt said.
Wojcik was last seen wearing blue jeans, a Super Mario T-shirt and a black windbreaker. Poncek was last seen wearing blue jeans and a navy blue six-shirt.
If you see these kids, contact the Price County Sheriff’s Office immediately by calling 911 or 715-339-3011.
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Canada intends to allocate USD 4.65 million to the Ukrainian armed forces for holding exercises and special equipment.
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada Chrystia Freeland has announced this in her statement, Ukrainian News Agency reports.
She says Canada will continue to support Ukraine and to exert pressure on the Russian Federation, including in kind of economic sanctions.
As Ukrainian News Agency earlier reported, Canada and Sweden have allocated the first tranche of USD 2 million within a multi-partner trust fund for rebuilding the eastern regions of Ukraine, according to the Temporarily Occupied Territories and Internally Displaced Persons Ministry of Ukraine.
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HARARE, Zimbabwe — Rugby’s world governing body has intervened after Zimbabwe’s national team was forced to sleep on the street in Tunisia after problems with accommodation and visas.
World Rugby tweeted that “we are aware of an issue regarding the Zimbabwe team ahead of their Rugby Africa Gold Cup match on Saturday. We have received firm assurances from Rugby Africa that the issue has been quickly and effectively resolved.”
Zimbabwe’s rugby team, nicknamed the Sables, is in Tunisia for a test match in Beja that forms part of the 2019 World Cup qualifying campaign.
The Sables had landed in the North African country on Monday night directly from Kenya, where it narrowly lost 45-36.
The team was initially delayed for hours at the airport in Tunis because it did not have the required 600 euros to pay for visas, then later declined to check into a hotel the squad deemed substandard. Players then slept outside the same hotel.
U.S. government bond prices fell Wednesday, retracing some of the gains from Tuesday’s rally as investors reassessed the political turmoil in Italy.
The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note rose to 2.832%, according to Tradeweb, from 2.772% Tuesday. The two-year Treasury note yield rose to 2.381% from 2.319% after falling the most in one day since March 2009. Yields rise as bond prices fall.
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LAS VEGAS (AP) — In keeping with tradition, dozens of couples have obtained marriage licenses in Las Vegas this Valentine's Day.
The Clark County Marriage License Bureau reported issuing more than 110 marriage licenses by Tuesday afternoon.
Its main office in downtown Las Vegas closes at midnight.
A county spokesman, Dan Kulin, says the bureau issues about 120 licenses on a normal Tuesday.
Nearly 380 couples obtained licenses last year's Valentine's Day, which fell on a Sunday.
In an area where people can get married in venues that range from a shooting range to a Denny's restaurant, the bureau is one of the busiest in the nation. It issues more than 80,000 marriage licenses every year.
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Rome, July 4 - parents may be allowed to self-certify that their children have had 10 compulsory vaccinations for school admission according to a measure the education and health ministries will present Thursday, sources said Wednesday. This would replace the current obligation for the local health agency to certify that the vaccinations have taken place, the sources said. It would be enough for parents to present a certificate of self-certification on the vaccinations, they said.
The nation’s currency on Monday maintained gains over the U. S dollars as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), injected another sum of $210 million into the inter-bank Foreign Exchange Market, in its desire to sustain liquidity in the forex market, and thereby ensuring that forex is available for customers’ needs in various segments of…
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A Pune Court on Wednesday extended the judicial custody of all the five accused in Maharashtra’s Bhima-Koregaon violence case till August 2, 2018.
The court has also directed to produce all the accused before it on next date of hearing.
Earlier all the accused, arrested for allegedly inciting violence were in police custody.
For those unversed, the 200th anniversary of the Bhima-Koregaon battle took a violent turn when a youth died in clashes that broke out during an event to mark the day in January.
The violence also left several injured, including 10 policemen.
Subsequently, the four accused – Sudhir Dhawale, Rona Jacob Wilson, Shoma Sen and Mahesh Raut – apart from Gadling, were arrested by the Pune police on June 6 from Mumbai, Nagpur, and Delhi.
According to the Pune Police, Naxal links emerged during the interrogation of the accused in the case.
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Hawaii customers are lousy tippers.
That's the conclusion of a new analysis from TIME magazine, using data from the payment processing company Square.
The analysis found that folks in Hawaii are the worst tippers in the United States, with an average gratuity of 14.8 percent.
The customer tip is 15 percent -- but all but two states exceeded that on average.
Massachusetts (15 percent) was the 49th state for worst tips, while California (15.2 percent) rounded out the bottom three.
Nationally, the average tip was 16.4 percent.
The best tippers are in Idaho, where the average tip is 17.4 percent.
Alaska and West Virginia weren't that far behind.
The date from square included tens of thousands of transactions.
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Sixers rookies Zhaire Smith, Landry Shamet tune out free agency to focus on summer league
Sixers rookies Zhaire Smith, Landry Shamet tune out free agency to focus on summer league Jul 3
Sixers acquire Wilson Chandler from Denver Nuggets in trade
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Landry Shamet signed his rookie contract on Wednesday.
The 76ers announced Wednesday that Landry Shamet has officially signed his rookie contract with the team.
Shamet, the 26th overall pick in the 2018 draft, will debut with the team on Friday in Las Vegas during summer league.
He averaged 14.9 points, 5.2 assists and 3.2 rebounds in his sophomore season and led the American Athletic Conference in assists.
Though he struggled with injuries at Wichita he impressed NBA teams with his athleticism and shooting ability.
Earn is out here making money. Too bad he still look broke as hell. This whole city runs on stunting, you feel me? An FX Original Series. Thursday 10 PM.
The United States Air Force Total Force Band performs in the 128th Rose Parade in Pasadena, Calif., Jan. 2, 2017. The USAF Total Force Band kicked off the Air Force 70th Birthday celebration playing several venues in Southern California culminating with their appearance in the 128th Rose Parade. The band is comprised of active duty and Air National Guard musicians from around the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Louis Briscese)
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Rugby Borough Council has published a list of waste collection services affected by snow and ice.
The council is attempting to make collections as normal, but said the following services are affected by difficult conditions on side roads and pavements.
Black rubbish bin collections - the next collection for black rubbish bins that are not emptied will be on Monday, December 18.
Blue-lid recycling collections- the next collection for blue-lid recycling bins that are not emptied will be on Thursday December 28.
Green garden waste collections - the next collection for garden waste bins that are not emptied will be on Monday January 8. The garden waste service is only available to subscribers who have opted-in to the service.
The council also said street cleaning staff have been assigned to other tasks as streets are inaccessible.
LONDON (Reuters) - Kenyan Hellen Obiri produced an astonishing last lap to break Almaz Ayana's resistance, win the 5,000 meters at the World Athletics Championships and claim her first major title on Sunday.
Ethiopia's Ayana, winner of the 10,000 meters at the championships, and Obiri broke clear of the pack after one third of the race and opened up a huge gap as they set a blistering pace.
Ayana led with Obiri on her tail into the final lap until the Kenyan, silver medalist in Rio de Janeiro last year, suddenly burst past with 300 meters left and stormed home to win in 14:34.86, more than five seconds clear of her rival.
Sifan Hassan of the Netherlands prevented an East African clean sweep by taking the bronze.
April 5 Double Bond Pharmaceutical International AB (publ):
* Signed a "Memorandum of Understanding" with international partner regarding a possible licensing agreement on development of Temodex
* Hopes to enter into a license agreement for Temodex with this partner at latest during Q3 2017
Source text: bit.ly/2oCrO1S
Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
WASHINGTON—U.S. President Donald Trump seemed to have a grand old time with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe last week during their two days at his Mar-a-Lago club in Florida.
He was also consistently dishonest in Abe’s presence.
Trump made 15 false claims while standing or sitting beside Abe. He was inaccurate not only at their joint press conference, at which he made 11 false claims, but at lunch and at dinner.
Trump made 33 false claims in total last week, bouncing back from an unusually slow week two weeks prior, when he had a mere 19 false claims.
He is now up to 1,486 false claims over the first 458 days of his presidency, an average of 3.2 per day.
Model Shulamit Malka has been released from Ichilov Hospital in Tel Aviv, where she was sent after suffering injuries in an electric-scooter accident.
Malka was released at her request after the medical team gave permission.
Lorde’s Coachella set was highly anticipated for several reasons. First, it marked her return to the stage and the festival setting after a lengthy absence. Second of all, there was the possibility of hearing new music from her upcoming album Melodrama for the first time.
That was the case as Lorde mixed old favorites alongside new songs during her set this past weekend.
Included in her performance was the debut of a new track “Homemade Dynamite”. Take a listen to it above.
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MADRAS, Ore. (AP) – Crews are searching a lake in the Deschutes National Forest for a man who went missing over the weekend.
Jefferson County Sheriff Jim Adkins identified the man as 33-year-old Ben Hendrickson of Sisters, Oregon. He was last seen at a campground Saturday night.
Adkins told KTVZ (http://bit.ly/2uE2Oej ) the man’s kayak and kayak paddle washed ashore, and a baseball hat has been found. Hendrickson’s vehicle has also been located.
The search is focused on Suttle Lake, a popular camping and boating spot northwest of Sisters.
May 3 Automatic Data Processing Inc-
* ADP reports third quarter fiscal 2017 results
* Q3 earnings per share $1.31 from continuing operations
* Q3 revenue $3.4 billion versus i/b/e/s view $3.42 billion
* Q3 earnings per share view $1.23 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Automatic Data Processing Inc - expects full year diluted earnings per share from continuing operations to grow 17% to 18%
* Automatic Data Processing Inc - expects full year adjusted diluted earnings per share growth of 13% to 14%
* Automatic Data Processing Inc - ADP continues to expect full year 2017 revenue growth of about 6%
* Fy2017 earnings per share view $3.66, revenue view $12.37 billion -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Automatic Data Processing - were disappointed with this quarter's 7% decline in new business bookings Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
President Muhammadu Buhari and the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu, are currently meeting behind closed doors at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
The meeting is a consequence of the personal letter from Kachikwu to the President, that was “leaked” to the public.
Kachikiw, in the letter, had complained of the conduct of the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, Dr. Maikanti Baru.
Kachikwu arrived the Presidential Villa at about 11.40 am for the meeting.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Bsm Technologies Inc
* BSM Technologies Inc reports fiscal 2017 third quarter results
* BSM Technologies Inc qtrly total revenue of $16.7 million, an increase of 27 percent compared to $13.1 million in Q3 of fiscal 2016
* BSM Technologies Inc qtrly loss per share $0.016‍​
* Q3 earnings per share view C$-0.01, revenue view C$16.1 million -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Fiat Chrysler recalling 297,000 vehicles for inadvertent air bag deployments
June 15 Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV is recalling 297,000 older minivans in North America because of a wiring problem that can lead to inadvertent air bag deployments, the company said in a statement on Thursday.
On Wednesday afternoon, many past, present and future soldiers joined together as a unit to honor the U.S. Army in celebrating its 242nd birthday.
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120 South is closing its doors this week after two and a half years in business.
The announcement was made on their Facebook page Tuesday afternoon.
“We want to thank our community for the support they have shown us,” they said. “We would like to invite guests, both old and new, to enjoy a handcrafted cocktail one last time.”
The high-end cocktail lounge was started by Nick Walsh, Aimee Goudreau, David Bedford and Chris Stovak that was located on 120 S. University Ave.
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The building had a bar area, lounge area and several booths for customers.
The bar had a wide selection of drinks and appetizers along with other cocktails and food.
It had a 1920s vibe to it due to the bartenders being dressed in formal attire and mugshots of Al Capone and Charles “Lucky” Luciano lined the walls.
Cocktails, wine pours, wine bottles, and tapas will be offered at 50 percent off menu price, according to the Facebook post.
The 37-year old has played 17 NHL seasons, and retirement is a consideration, but it's not something he's ready to consider right now. NASHVILLE, Tenn.
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April 20 Wolters Kluwer NV:
* Peter Wakkie, having completed maximum of three four-year terms, retired as Chairman and member of Supervisory Board at conclusion of today's AGM
* Peter Wakkie is succeeded as Chairman by Frans Cremers, whose appointment to Supervisory Board was approved today Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
In this June 1971 file photo, Jim Simons left, and Jack Nicklaus get together after they took the lead in the U.S. Open golf tournament at the end of three rounds of play at Merion in Ardmore, Pa. Simons was a threat to the end at Merion. He was one shot behind going to the 18th hole until making a double bogey to finish three shots out of a playoff that Lee Trevino won the following day over Nicklaus. No amateur has won the tournament since 1933. AP Photo)
Urban and rural farms in Indiana are working to provide more opportunities for residents to get fresh, nutritious and local produce. The Lafayette Journal and Courier reports food sharing initiatives, such as urban farms, are growing in places like Fort Wayne, Indianapolis and Lafayette.
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NEW DELHI—India’s government lashed out at Facebook Inc.-owned messaging service WhatsApp following a series of deadly attacks on victims mistakenly accused of kidnapping children, after rumors and false reports of trafficking activities circulated on the messaging platform.
India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology said in a written statement late Tuesday that it warned WhatsApp—based in Menlo Park, Calif.—about the rumors and false information on the messaging platform in India and has directed its senior...
"All through the square, there will be wonderful sculptures, more than ever before," said event coordinator Peggy Costic, of Elegant Ice Creations Inc. * A massive, 10-ice-block salute to the DreamWorks Animation movie "Trolls" in front of Main Street Cafe , 17 Public Square. * A five-ice-block eagle with the Huntington National Bank logo, in front of the bank's "Old Phoenix" branch, 39 Public Square.
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MONTFORT (WKOW) -- Grant County Sheriff's Office investigates a burglary and criminal damage to the old Montfort School on W. Maple Street.
The sheriff's office says it happened between July 1, 2017 and August 1, 2017. Officials found broken windows and spray painted messages throughout the entire school.
Anyone with information can call Grant County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-789-6600.
Crews are making progress against a Northern California wildfire that threatens hundreds of buildings but say wind and dry vegetation could still fuel the blaze.
California officials said the fire in rural counties northwest of Sacramento was 25 percent contained as of Wednesday morning. That's up from 15 percent the previous day.
It has burned through 129 square miles (334 square kilometers) after igniting Saturday. Some areas have been under evacuation orders for days.
It's among the massive wildfires burning in the Western United States and putting some Fourth of July plans on hold.
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates on Wednesday for the second time in three months, citing continued U.S. economic growth and job market strength, and announced it would begin cutting its holdings of bonds and other securities this year. The decision lifted the U.S. central bank's benchmark lending rate by a quarter percentage point to a target range of 1.00 percent to 1.25 percent as it proceeds with its first tightening cycle in more than a decade.
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Forsythia is a springtime surprise. It will completely bloom in bright yellow flowers. The leaves will follow to fill out the entire shrub. This was taken after a spring rain shower. ;o)
press release:
A six-week grief support group series for adults who are grieving a death. This group will be offered two different times in November, so participants can choose in the daytime or in the evening. Pre-registration is required.
o Wednesdays, November 1 – December 6, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
o OR Thursdays, November 2 – December 14, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. (no class November 23)
Cost is $50 for the series. If needed, this fee can be lowered or waived. There is no fee for family members of people who received hospice care in the past 12 months.
For information about registration or fees, call (608) 327-7110 or send an online inquiry from agrace.org/griefgroups.
12/07/17 (Thu)
It is the time of year for twinkling lights and visions of sleighs and creches to mark the Christmas season. The promoters have launched their Light Up Parshall contest for 2017.
Residents don’t need to enter anything to win. Just put up the most dazzling display showing off the Christmas Spirit and a crack team of secret judges will find you. Prizes for residential entries First prize is a $100 gift card at Parshall Food Pride. Second prize is a $75 gift card at the Wrangler Café.
The third prize is a $50 gift card from Reservation Telephone Cooperative. The fourth prize is a $25 gift card at the Wrangler Café. Judging will start Monday, Dec. 11 and go through Friday, Dec. 15.
2:01 South Carolina residents will automatically live in North Carolina as of Jan. 1 Pause
1:57 After 'the good, the bad, and the ugly,' York County Sheriff leaves final message
1:06 Trump supporters at Fletcher, NC rally
3:46 'He's reloading': 911 call from Emanuel AME after Dylann Roof shot 9 parishioners
2:13 Video: Bret McCormick on Clover football coaching vacancy
1:36 Video: Winthrop basketball holds off Georgia Southern with last-second defensive stand
1:53 911 call from domestic incident involving S.C. legislator Chris Corley
1:29 River Hills paramedic talks about responding to opioid overdose calls
1:32 The truth about prescription opioids and addiction
March 29 L.B. Foster Co:
* L.B. Foster Co - on March 23, 2017, David Russo, CFO notified co of his intention to resign and accept a position at another publicly-traded company
* L.B. Foster Co - Russo's resignation is effective April 21, 2017 - SEC filing Source text: (bit.ly/2ogx7AP) Further company coverage:
IOC suspends Brazilian national Olympic body
LAUSANNE, Switzerland: The International Olympic Committee on Friday provisionally suspended Brazil’s national Olympic body over the alleged involvement of its head Carlos Nuzman in a vote-buying scandal.
The IOC also suspended Nuzman from all his positions, stripped him of his honorary membership and removed him from the coordination committee for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.Nuzman was arrested in Rio de Janeiro on Thursday as part of a probe into allegations he helped buy votes from the IOC to secure Rio’s hosting of the 2016 Games.
The IOC said that “to protect the interests of the Brazilian athletes” the decision had no bearing on the country’s teams.“Therefore, the IOC will accept a Brazilian Olympic Team in the Olympic Winter Games Pyeongchang 2018,” it said in a statement.
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Everest CC Masters register second win on tour to Suriname
Everest Cricket Club Masters recorded their second victory in as many matches on their tour to neighbouring Suriname.
The Guyanese defeated host Snellen Park by four runs in a T20 fixture played on Wednesday. Everest Masters took first strike on a difficult pitch and managed 79-8 with Saheed Mohamed 28 not out, Imtiaz Sadik 13 and Rakesh Gangaram 10 being the only batsmen to reach double figures. Bharat Dilshan claimed 3-20.
Snellen Park were bowled out for 75 in 19.5 overs in reply. Kamo Hardat scored 23 as Mohamed picked up 2-12, Sadik 2-16 and Gangaram 2-18. Mohamed was named man-of-the-match, while the visitors were presented with trophies compliments of Suriname Cricket Board.
Alice passed away at the age of 78 on Tuesday, April 10th of natural causes.
Alice was born in Mt. Vernon, New York on November 29, 1939. She married her loving husband Jim on August 20, 1966, stayed married for 47 years until his death. They had three boys, Forrest, Ron, and Chris. who were raised in Rockville, Md. Upon retirement Alice and Jim moved to Colorado to be closer to her sons and grandchildren. Alice was a pediatric nurse practitioner throughout her professional career focusing on helping children.
Alice was an active member of Atonement Lutheran church, the local PEO charity, bell choir and various social groups. Alice was known for her willingness to listen, her love of children, and her adventurous spirit. Her smile and generous heart will be greatly missed.
Alice's memorial service will be Sat April 28th at 10am at Atonement Lutheran church 685 Inca Bl. Boulder, CO 80303
LOCAL FAVOURITE: Bert Flanagan (40 years) and Ray Villis (25 years) have been long been involved in the Forest Hill Festivities over the years.
LOCAL FAVOURITE: Bert Flanagan (40 years) and Ray Villis (25 years) have been long been involved in the Forest Hill Festivities over the years. Lachlan McIvor
Rain, hail or shine - not much could stop the Christmas fun over the weekend.
Despite heavy rain on Friday and Saturday evening, there was still plenty of support for the Forest Hill Festivities and the Lowood Christmas Carnival.
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SABETTA, Yamal, March 30 Yamal LNG, Russia's second liquefied natural gas plant, is expected to be launched in early October, the chief executive of France's Total , Patrick Pouyanne, told reporters on Thursday.
Total is a shareholder of Yamal LNG, which will produce a total of 16.5 million tonnes of LNG per year, split between three production trains with 5.5 million tonnes per year of capacity each.
Leonid Mikhelson, chief executive of Novatek, the leading shareholder in the project, said that this year the plant planned to sell LNG on the spot market, with supplies under long-term deals to be started in 2018. (Reporting by Olesya Astakhova; Writing by Katya Golubkova; Editing by Alexander Winning)
The Indian rupee opened marginally higher at 64.27 per dollar on Thursday versus previous close 64.30.
Mohan Shenoi of Kotak Mahindra Bank said, "As expected, US FOMC hiked the rate by 25 bps hinting one more rate hike in 2017. As the event was already priced-in, global currency market reaction was muted. Rupee has benefitted from global flows."
"However, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) intervention is preventing sharp gains. USD-INR expected to trade in a range of 64-64.35/dollar today."
"Lower than expected India CPI and WPI have triggered market expectations of monetary easing making local bond market bullish. 6.79 GOI 2027 expected to trade in a range of 6.43-6.48 percent today," he said.
The dollar nursed losses as weak US inflation data left investors wondering if the Federal Reserve would follow up its latest rate hike with another later this year. Deepening political turmoil in Washington also weighed on the greenback.
LSUS basketball's historic 2018 season ends two games short of an NAIA title as the Pilots go down to Graceland in the semifinals.
Charlottesville mayor Michael Signer said President Donald Trump had the opportunity to call out Nazis and white supremacists and "he whiffed." CNN's Chris Cuomo has more.
ACCRA, March 31 The Bank of Ghana said the yield on its weekly 91-day bill dipped to 17.3888 percent at an auction on Friday from 17.5103 percent at the last sale, on March 24.
The bank said it had accepted 715.52 million cedis ($165.2 million) worth of bids out of 802.76 million cedis tendered for the 91-day paper, which will be issued on April 3.
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($1 = 4.3300 Ghanaian cedis) (Writing by Kwasi Kpodo; Editing by Hugh Lawson)
Global computer-aided design (CAD) market to be worth USD 11.21 billion by 2023 according to new research
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Inexperience and errors in judgement caused the death of 12-year-old Jack Martin after a boating accident on the Blue Lake at St Bathans just over a year ago, the Alexandra District Court has heard. Sam Robert Pringle , of Gimmerburn, appeared before Judge Michael Turner on a charge of operating a ship in a manner which caused unnecessary danger to Jack Thomas Laurie Martin on December 26, 2015.
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LONDON, March 31 Philip Morris International said on Friday it has applied for a pre-market approval of its iQOS heated tobacco product with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
The world's largest international tobacco maker, owner of the Marlboro brand, said that if the FDA grants its request, its U.S. affiliate, Altria Group, would be responsible for selling the device in the United States through a licensing agreement. (Reporting by Martinne Geller; Editing by Greg Mahlich)
Morris (hip) will remain out for Sunday's game against Portland, Blazers digital reporter Casey Holdahl reports.
Morris is battling a bruised left hip, which kept him out of Friday's win over the Hawks. The Celtics will play it safe Sunday, keeping Morris out for a second straight game, and he'll be joined in street clothes by fellow-starter Kyrie Irving.
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Your new feed is accessible from its own tab on your Imgur home screen, right next to the "Most Viral" tab. You'll need to tap through a few tags of your own interests and your feed will fill up with images and GIFs from the people and tags you follow. You can up/down vote, comment and add favorites from the endless scroll of Imgur content. It's a nice way to just browse stuff you're interested in, instead of what's most viral on the service.
You can find Snacks in the search tab within the Imgur app. You'll see a bar at the top, just under the search field, with a curated list of GIFs that you can tap and just, well, watch. There doesn't appear to be a way to create your own list, unfortunately, which separates Snacks from the other social media story features.
NORTON SHORES, Mich. — Heaven Can Wait Animal Haven in Ferrysburg is asking for helping in locating one of their furry residents after he was allegedly stolen from one of their adoption events.
This kitten named Enrique was nabbed from a cage in the back of the Petco on Harvey Street in Norton Shores, according to a Facebook post by Heaven Can Wait Haven.
The shelter is offering a $200 reward to anyone who can return Enrique safely.
In the post the shelter stated that they believe family or friends of the suspect distracted volunteers at the event in order to steal the kitten.
Anyone with information is asked to HCW at 616-402-1417 or the Norton Shores Police.
GIRLS BASKETBALL Big Rapids 60, Newaygo 56 NEWAYGO — Aliza Hengesbach scored 19 points while Alexis Lyman added 15 to lead Big Rapids (13-4, 10-1) to Tuesday’s Central […]
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South Korea's President Moon Jae-in on Monday declared there must be no war on the Korean peninsula and called on the North to halt its threatening behaviour as tensions between Pyongyang and Washington heighten with both hinting at military action.
SEOUL: South Korea's President Moon Jae-in on Monday declared there must be no war on the Korean peninsula and called on the North to halt its threatening behaviour as tensions between Pyongyang and Washington heighten with both hinting at military action.
"There must be no more war on the Korean Peninsula. Whatever ups and downs we face, the North Korean nuclear sitaution must be resolved peacefully," said Moon in opening remarks at a regular meeting with senior aides and advisers. The remarks were provided by the presidential Blue House.
"I am certain the United States will respond to the current situation calmly and responsibly in a stance that is equal to ours."
(Reporting by Christine Kim; Editing by Michael Perry)
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A rare lunar event called the "super blue blood Moon" is seen behind the pier in Santa Monica, California. This red glow is produced by the same effect that gives us red sunsets. Sunlight skims through the Earth's atmosphere on its way to the Moon and gets refracted or bent.
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos (l) is greeted by United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres (r) before the start of their meeting at the UN headquarters in New York on April 24, 2018. EFE-EPA/ Jason Szenes
Photo provided by the United Nations showing Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos delivering a speech on building peace before the UN General Assembly in New York on April 24, 2018. EFE-EPA/ Evan Schneider
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos on Tuesday addressed the United Nations General Assembly, saying that the war on drugs has not been successful, calling for a different international focus and emphasizing that drug trafficking is the main threat to peace in his country.
"The war that the world declared on drugs more than 40 years ago has not been won. The strategy based exclusively on prohibition and repression has only created more deaths, more prisoners, more dangerous criminal organizations," said Santos in a speech before the General Assembly.
A planned shutdown of a subway tunnel under the East River for 15 months beginning in 2019 has done little to slow condominium sales at a converted riverfront warehouse near the L-train route in Williamsburg.
Sales at the block-long building at 184 Kent Ave. known as Austin Nichols House have been particularly strong this spring while transit officials were finalizing plans for the tunnel shutdown, said Asher Abehsera, owner of...
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Andy Koss, Drax Power CEO, said:
'Re-opening the Skipton to Colne route to rail freight as well as passenger travel would have a significant impact for business across the North of England, slashing travel times and increasing productivity in the process.
'It will have a direct impact on improving our supply chain at Drax, allowing freight trains to travel much more quickly to the power station in North Yorkshire - reducing journey times from the Port of Liverpool to less than three hours, a journey which can take up to nine hours at the moment.
'As a nation we can benefit from a fast, efficient railway that allows more free movement of goods between manufacturers, their distribution hubs and their markets across the north of England and beyond.'
University of Oklahoma regents have decided to create a new entity to run OU Medical Systems.
The Journal Record reports that regents voted unanimously Friday to take control of the hospital and clinic systems by forming an affiliation agreement with newly created nonprofit OU Medicine Inc.
The new agreement was spurred by the breakup of the system's former operator, Tennessee-based Hospital Corp. of America Holdings Inc.
OU Health Sciences Center Provost and Senior Vice President Jason Sanders says the integrated model will give the university more control.
The agreement will last for 50 years and can be extended in 20-year terms. Under the agreement, the university and the nonprofit will review terms every two years and have the ability to amend it if needed.
Several state and local authorities still need to approve the deal.
Warren suffered a laceration on the back of his head in Friday's exhibition contest against the Jazz that resulted in five stitches and is now undergoing concussion protocol.
Warren recorded eight points (2-6 FG, 1-1 3PT, 3-3 FT) and four rebounds in 12 minutes before suffering the head injury. The 24-year-old was sidelined for a month last season due to a head injury, which is cause for concern regarding his current situation. Expect the Suns to exercise extra caution before clearing Warren to return to on-court activities. We will update the situation once the team provides more clarity.
Penn State quarterback Trace McSorley is off to a miserable start in the Rose Bowl. He’s thrown two passes. They’ve both been intercepted by USC.
The first came on what appears to be miscommunication with a wide receiver on the Nittany Lions’ first play of the game — from their own 3-yard line.
The second killed a promising drive and ended up in the hands of star Adoree’ Jackson.
Turning the ball over on every pass attempt is not a winning formula.
Bharat Ragathi shows off his incredible dance moves in this video and sets the bar pretty high. While at a Dubai gym, the fitness nut demonstrates his amazing strength by dancing while doing pull-ups. Credit: Bharat Ragathi via Storyful
Ufuoma McDermott shared the most adorable photo of herself and her family, wishing fans a happy new year.
The Nollywood actress posed with her husband, Steven McDermott and their cute kids in the snap she shared via her Instagram page on Sunday, January 1, 2017.
She wrote, "Have a blessed and wonderful #2017 #HappyNewYear from the McDermotts #McDermottClan #Greater2017."
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The trio's status with the White Sox when the team breaks camp at the end of March remains to be seen. All three veterans stand as trade potential for a team engaged in a rebuild, with Quintana and Robertson living through the brunt of offseason rumors.
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Kate, the wife of Britain’s Prince William, gave birth to the royal couple's third child on Monday. Lucy Fielder reports.
The storms that moved through the Tennessee Valley left a few people in the dark Monday night.
As of 10:35 p.m., Georgia Power reported 295 customers are without power in Dade County.
As of 10:45 p.m., North Georgia EMC reported 32 customers are without power in Catoosa, Walker, and Whitfield Counties.
As of 10:50 p.m. EPB is reporting minimal outages in East Chattanooga, East Ridge, and the Shallowford Road/Tyner area.
No other utilities are reporting power outages at this time.
Stay with WRCBtv.com for updates to this story.
Our new year’s resolution for 2017 is DEFINITELY to make time for lots more telly – because based on this exciting new trailer for all the shows coming up on BBC One this year, we’re going to need to see every last one of them.
Whether you’re a fan of Doctors Who or Foster (how big has her son gotten??), Poldark or Line of Duty, EastEnders or Call the Midwife there’s something for everybody – as well as looks at brand-new series like Tom Hardy’s gritty Taboo, Gary Barlow’s The Voice replacement Let it Shine, Nazi drama SS-GB and Jack Whitehall period comedy Decline and Fall.
In other words, as the Peter Capaldi’s Doctor puts it to new companion Bill (Pearl Mackie) in the trailer when they land on an alien world – “welcome to paradise.”
But, you know, for people who like TV specifically. Which is probably you, if you're reading this...
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Pedestrian Killed at 19th and Quintara (SFExaminer)
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Accessory Dwelling Units Coming Online (SFChron)
Tiny Homes for the Homeless (Curbed)
Tenderloin Affordable Housing Environmental Analysis (Hoodline)
More on Second Bay Bridge (Curbed)
Cole Valley Benches Back (Hoodline)
SMART Train May See Revenue Dip Post Sonoma Fires (MarinIJ)
VTA Skittish about Regulating Google Buses (BizTimes)
Commentary: California’s Oily Double Standard (SFExaminer)
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Clayton County Police said Fanoris Jermaine Jackson, Jr. 20 of Albany, was found with multiple gunshot wounds just after 1:30 p.m. According to the officers, when they got out of their cars to help Jackson, witnesses told them the suspect was running from the scene.
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The Celtics will take on the #8 seed Chicago Bulls who are 41-41. Boston won the Atlantic Division also by two games over the Toronto Raptors.
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JERUSALEM, March 18 (Reuters) - Belgian lender Dexia sold its controlling stake in Israeli subsidiary Dexia Israel Bank for 350 million shekels ($101 million), the Israeli company said on Sunday.
Dexia unloaded its 58.89 percent stake for 674 shekels a share to institutional investors in an off-bourse sale, Dexia Israel said in a statement to the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange.
After the sale, Dexia Israel will no longer have a controlling shareholder.
Shares in Dexia Israel were down 6.62 percent at 722.7 shekels in afternoon trading. ($1 = 3.4555 shekels) (Reporting by Ari Rabinovitch, Editing by Tova Cohen)
CHICAGO (AP) — The sole suspect in a 2015 theft of guns off a Chicago train who chose to go to trial has changed his mind and pleaded guilty just as jury selection was to start.
A federal judge was to begin the trial Monday but accepted Dandre Moody’s guilty pleas instead, sending would-be jurors home.
Moody and seven others were arrested for stealing some 100 new guns from a Norfolk Southern yard. Several accomplices were scheduled to testify against Moody.
Judge John Tharp told Moody he’d be “beyond the point of no return” by pleading guilty and couldn’t again change his mind. Moody said he understood and went on to plead guilty to cargo theft and other charges. He’ll be sentenced March 27.
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Tharp has said such thefts contributed to “an epidemic” of violence.
Four environmental groups are suing to overturn a federal petroleum lease sale in northern Alaska.
The groups say the Interior Department in December conducted the largest-ever lease offering within the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska without a proper environmental review.
The lawsuit says the Bureau of Land Management did not retain authority to prohibit future activities on the leases sold and failed to thoroughly analyze effects of oil and gas development.
The environmental groups say the lease areas include one of the largest and most significant wetland areas in the world.
The Interior Department offered 900 tracts covering 16,100 square miles (41,700 sq. kilometers), roughly the size of New Hampshire and Massachusetts combined, in the lease sale.
Oil companies submitted bids on just seven tracts covering 125 square miles (324 sq. kilometers).
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The City of Charlottesville hopes to begin its recovery today from a violent and deadly weekend. It started with plans for an “alt right” and white supremacist rally before taking its deadly turn when a car plowed into a group of counter-demonstrators, killing one of them. That led Governor McAuliffe to say Sunday at a “Unity and Prayer” rally in Richmond that white supremacists have no place in this country — and they should leave. WFIR’s Evan Jones has more:
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One person was killed in a stabbing in Union County Wednesday evening.
The incident happened before 7 p.m. on the 4800 block of Waxhaw-Indian Trail Road, just north of Wesley Chapel. Very few details have been made available, but deputies confirmed one person was killed.
The victim's name and age have not been released.
There is no word on what may have led to the stabbing or if anyone was taken into custody.
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WBA, IBF and WBC middleweight champion Golovkin was on the hunt for a new opponent after Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez was hit with a six-month drugs ban to KO their May 5 clash.
But instead of attempting to secure a unification clash with WBO king Saunders, the Kazakh star Golovkin is set to fight fringe contender Vanes Martirosyan instead.
Saunders, who has now turned his full attention to facing Martin Murray on June 23 , says the decision proves Triple G is avoiding him.
He said: “I believe if they really wanted to fight me and I wasn’t seen as a threat, it would have been done.
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Iraq’s Ministry of Oil has invited international companies to bid for three new oil refineries, to be build on BOOT or BOO bases:
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Discussing the four-game suspension of Vontazee Burfict, return of Tyler Eifert, signing of Preston Brown, market of AJ McCarron, future of Russell Bodine plus our view of the best and worst moves the club made.
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March 29 Joy City Property Ltd:
* FY net profit RMB 797.581 million versus RMB 726.1 million a year ago
* FY revenue RMB 6.99 billion versus RMB 5.38 billion
* "Intricate political and economic environment in world will pose direct impact on foreign trade economy of prc"
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Band To Watch honorees Kississippi have been pretty quiet since releasing a pair of EPs a few years ago — 2014’s I Can Feel You In My Hair Still and 2015’s We Have No Future, We’re All Doomed — but Zoe Reynolds’ project has returned today with “Cut Yr Teeth,” a new song that keeps the sort of circuitous ache that made their early songs so enduring but beefs it up with a driving energy. The song is an excavation of a relationship that was built on a false foundation, and Reynolds’ words are tragic and precise: “You were my light for so long/ Oceans deep and mountains tall/ Our future plays tricks on us, huh?” The track is a precursor to Kississippi’s full-length debut that will be released next year. Listen to it below.
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A man was shot in New Orleans on Saturday afternoon (Feb. 3), NOPD confirmed, as emergency personnel tended to him inside a bloody car the parking lot of an apartment complex on Bundy Road.
Police said the man was shot about 3:51 p.m. in the 5100 block of Bundy, where the Lakewood East apartments are located. At least two bullet casings were visible on the ground near the car, and there was an apparent bullet hole in the drivers' door.
The man was seen in the driver seat of the vehicle, parked at the back of an apartment complex. He was conscious and able to help himself onto an ambulance stretcher, but appeared to be bleeding from more than one location on his body.
Blood was visible on the back of the drivers' seat and on the ground near the car, which was still on more than half and hour after the shooting -- the windshield wipers still going.
A shoe and some bloody napkins were also on the ground next to the vehicle.
Police did not immediately release information on any possible motive or suspect.
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OSLO, May 2 (Reuters) - ** Norwegian banks will launch on Thursday a new version of the mobile payment app Vipps, VippsGO, to provide more opportunities for organizations and businesses to sell their goods and services, bank DNB said in a press release on Tuesday ** In February more than 100 Norwegian banks agreed to develop Vipps electronic payments app in a bid to fend off competition from Nordic rivals and the likes of Facebook, Apple and Google ** Vipps allows individuals to make free money transfers up to a certain size, and can also be used to make online and in-store payments for goods and services ** Initially Vipps was developed by Norway's biggest bank DNB, which has a 52 percent stake
(Reporting By Ole Petter Skonnord, editing by Nerijus Adomaitis)
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Following the release of two EN-A wings, Hannes Papesh and the team at Phi have followed it up with the Tenor, an EN-B.
Phi say it’s a low-to-mid B with an aspect ratio of 5.14. It is based on the Symphonia, but the aerofoil, internal structure, line layout and the leading edge supports are different. Phi say the performance is better, notably when accelerated.
The Tenor will be available in five sizes that cater for 55kg to 130kg all-up weights. It is made from Dominico 20D and 30D fabrics in three bright colours.
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McMahon is out of Wednesday's lineup against the Giants, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
Despite hitting safely in all four games (5-for-17) since being recalled, he will take a seat with southpaw Derek Holland on the mound for the Giants. He appears to be occupying the strong side of a second base platoon while DJ LeMahieu (thumb) is on the disabled list. The righty-hitting Daniel Castro will start at the keystone and hit seventh.
This video highlights what operators have to do with their network transformation strategy if they want to take on a greater role in the digital services market, especially to get ready for future of 5G enabled services such as smart cities, eMBB, uRLLC, VR, IoT and similar applications. It also advises on the challenges in migrating to the cloud-based networks as well as key capabilities impacting the network operations.
An Arlington Heights businessman has been sentenced to two years in prison after pleading guilty to defrauding an investor out of hundreds of thousands of dollars, federal authorities said Monday. Sean Moran, 39, owner and president of Arlington Heights-based DCL Capital, was sentenced last Thursday after pleading guilty to wire fraud on Sept.
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Saturday, August 12 2017 This is the second day since the workers of the Ministry of Emergency Situations try to prevent the fire on forests of Artavan village of Vayots Dzor Province
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal health officials are cracking down on underage use of a popular e-cigarette brand following months of complaints from parents, politicians and school administrators.
The Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday it has issued warnings to 40 retail and online stores as part of a nationwide operation against illegal sales of Juul (JOO’-uhl) to children.
Like other e-cigarettes, Juul is an electronic device that vaporizes liquid nicotine into an inhalable vapor.
Thanks in part to its resemblance to a small computer flash drive, Juul has become popular with some teenagers as a discreet way to vape at school and in public.
As part of the FDA initiative, regulators are asking Juul Labs to turn over documents about the design and marketing of its devices.
The San Francisco-based company says it monitors retailers to ensure they are following the law.
The huge numbers of people being smuggled across the border into South Texas in tractor-trailers, quote – goes right back to a weak border. That from the Border Patrol’s Rio Grande Valley Sector Chief after 17 undocumented immigrants were rescued from a locked tractor-trailer parked at the Flying J truck stop in Edinburg Sunday.
Speaking to The Associated Press, Manuel Padilla said “in general terms” the use of tractor-trailers to smuggle people is higher in South Texas “than any other area along the border.”
Edinburg police found the immigrants after getting an anonymous call in which the person claimed a relative from Mexico was among the immigrants in the trailer. Police believe the immigrants had been in the trailer for up to eight hours. Authorities say they were hot but did not require emergency medical treatment.
America is preparing military options in case sanctions imposed on North Korea fail, the most senior general in the US armed forces has said.
Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman Joseph Dunford made the comments to South Korean President Moon Jae-in in a 50-minute meeting, according to a spokesman for Seoul.
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Insurance brokerage and consulting firm, USI Insurance Services (USI), has added Michael Cunningham and Brent Hyer in its Independence, Ohio, office.
Cunningham joins USI as an employee benefits consultant. Previously, he was an account executive with Liazon, a private benefits exchange company that is part of a large insurance brokerage firm. Cunningham also worked at Aflac as a district sales coordinator. In addition, for the past five years he has been vice president of the American SaddleBred Horse Association of Ohio.
Hyer joins USI as a junior account manager. Hyer is graduating in 2018 from Utah State University in Economics. Prior to joining USI, he was the campus sales lead for Utah State UniversityCampus Store.
USI is headquartered in Valhalla, New York.
Source: USI Insurance Services
The Jazz will look for success without the services of Gordon Hayward, who was their leading scorer (21.9 ppg) last year. Utah’s match-ups against Hayward and his new team, the Boston Celtics, twice next season. The first will come on Dec. 15 in Boston, but Utah fans will have to wait significantly longer for Hayward’s return, which will be on March 28 in an ESPN-televised game.
One of the final private workouts the Houston Texans had leading into the 2018 NFL Draft took place late last week when Ohio State linebacker Jerome Baker visited team headquarters. The Texans previously met with Baker at the NFL Scouting Combine.
Speed and range are Baker’s primary calling cards. The 2-year starter for the Buckeyes ran the 40-yard dash in 4.53 seconds at 229 pounds, and his litheness shows on the field. He has some ability to blitz as well as in coverage, notably with his pick-six of Baker Mayfield in 2016. He doesn’t always play to his size and struggles getting off blocks.
Linebacker is not the most pressing need for the Texans, but Baker’s ability to play any LB spot in the formation holds appeal from a depth perspective. The Cleveland native is projected as a third or fourth-round pick.
North Tipperary businesswomen will be celebrated at the upcoming North Tipperary Gala on June 9th.
Its being organised by Network North Tipperary , one of the largest women organisations in Ireland in which its members can develop and pool their individual skills through interaction with other women in a supportive environment.
On this mornings Tipp Today Fran was joined by Network North Tipperary Ireland Aileen Delaney to find out more.
The Bay County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of a local man on charges he committed sexual battery on a child.
The victim confided in a family member that Shanard Cameron had molested her. Cameron, age 25, allegedly took the victim without parental consent to a festival and had sex with her.
The victim was interviewed at Gulf Coast Children’s Advocacy Center. Contact was made with Shanard Cameron and he was subsequently arrested and charged with Sexual Battery on a Child Under the Age of Twelve.
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A 51-year-old Monroe woman was struck and killed by an SUV late Tuesday on Highway 522 near Echo Lake Road.
Alicia Barragan Chavez had parked her car on the westbound shoulder of the highway shortly before 10:30 p.m., according to a press release from the Washington State Patrol. She crossed both lanes of traffic on foot, attempting to retrieve some lost belongings.
She was struck by an eastbound Audi SUV.
Lt.Commander Ali bin Mohammed Al Hosani, Commanding Officer of the RNOV "Shabab Oman II" said during the press meeting that the vessel comes to replace "Shabab Oman I" which came to achieve a vision of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said on the importance of cultural and civilised communication between the Sultanate and various countries around the world. Photo-ONA Lt.Commander Ali bin Mohammed Al Hosani, Commanding Officer of the RNOV "Shabab Oman II" said during the press meeting that the vessel comes to replace "Shabab Oman I" which came to achieve a vision of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said on the importance of cultural and civilised communication between the Sultanate and various countries around the world.
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According to police, a white man came into the 7-Eleven at 744 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard on February 12 just before 7:30 p.m. The man stole several rolls of coins from underneath the register after the clerk walked away from the area. The man left the store and entered the Rite Aid on 671 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard around 8:16 p.m. Police say the man came into the store and asked the clerk if he could change out coins for dollars.
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Steve Martin deleted a tweet that he wrote as a tribute to the late Carrie Fisher after people called his words sexist.
The 71-year-old actor was trying to convey that he was captured by the Star Wars actress’ beauty at a young age and later learned of her witty personality after he got to know her.
“When I was a young man, Carrie Fisher was the most beautiful creature I had ever seen. She turned out to be witty and bright as well,” Steve tweeted before being pressured to delete it.
While some people shamed Steve for tweeting about Carrie‘s looks right after her death, others said that it was a lovely tribute to his longtime friend.
March 19(Reuters) - Prelios SpA:
* ANNOUNCED ON FRIDAY PRELIMINARY RESULTS OF MANDATORY PUBLIC TENDER OFFER OF LAVAREDO SPA ON ALL PRELIOS SHARES
* SAYS AT END OF REOPENING OF OFFER A TOTAL OF 12.7 MILLION OF PRELIOS SHARES (0.932% OF SHARE CAPITAL) HAVE BEEN RENDERED FOR TOTAL VALUE OF EUR 1.5 MILLION
* LAVAREDO HAS ALSO ACQUIRED 43.7 MILLION PRELIOS SHARES (3.2% OF SHARE CAPITAL) OUTSIDE THE OFFER AT THE SAME TERMS AND CONDITIONS
* LAVAREDO NOW OWNS 90.437% STAKE IN PRELIOS
* LAVAREDO WILL PROCEED WITH LAUNCH OF MANDATORY OFFER TO ACQUIRE REMAINING PRELIOS SHARES (9.563% OF SHARE CAPITAL) AND WILL PROCEED WITH DELISTING OF PRELIOS SHARES FROM MTA MARKET OF ITALIAN STOCK EXCHANGE
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Johnny Sexton is rightly receiving a lot of praise on social media at the moment.
His remarkable drop goal after time helped Ireland win the NatWest 6 Nations opener 15-13 against France.
Sports fans, understandably, went wild.
Everyone from Dublin Fire Brigade to Kevin Kilbane got caught up in the moment:
And thats why Rugby is the best sport in the world... #FRAvIRE — Aidan Lee (@aido956) February 3, 2018
That's for Thierry Henrys handball. What a finish! #FRAvIRE — Karol Crotty (@CrottyKarol) February 3, 2018
What a strike from Sexton. Some ending there. #FRAvIRE — Kevin Kilbane (@kdkilbane77) February 3, 2018
To say my heart stopped I was deadddd ☘️💚☘️ #FRAvIRE https://t.co/7CJXFyB9tO — Katie Doyle (@kdoyle124) February 3, 2018
The cross kick. The drop. Holy sweet mother of BOD. What a way to win. #FRAvIRE — Leo the Lion (@LeinsterLeo) February 3, 2018
Somebody tell me when I can breathe again. I think it’ll be Thursday. #FRAvIRE 🇮🇪❤️ — Pádraig Belton (@PadraigBelton) February 3, 2018
Well done, Johnny!
FARMINGTON - The Farmington Police Department in collaboration with NorthStar Emergency Medical Services will be offering a class on how to survive an active shooter event.
The class will take place on either Dec. 12 from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. to Dec. 13 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Both classes will be held in the Bass Room at Franklin Memorial Hospital.
Those interested should apply by calling the FPD at 778-6311.
A high school in Perry County closed Monday after an alleged threat was made on social media.
According to Perry County Superintendent John H. Heard III, Francis Marion School was closed Monday after someone posted an alleged threat to Facebook Sunday night. The post allegedly threatened to shoot up the school.
Authorities are investigating and there is a suspect but at this time it is unclear if it was a student.
Heard says a message was sent to all Francis Marion students and parents through the messaging system. The school plans to reopen Tuesday.
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FBI and NYPD question an unidentified man outside a potential address for the bombing suspect in Brooklyn.
FBI agents and NYPD cops swooped down on three Brooklyn apartments tied to Monday’s would-be terror bomber — including the pad where he is believed to have assembled his crude explosive device, law-enforcement sources said.
The members of the Joint Terrorism Task Force are hunting for evidence including computers, phones and other paraphernalia that could be tied to the botched bombing, sources said.
One of the homes, at 1689 E. 48th St. in Flatlands, was listed on suspect Akayed Ullah’s driver’s license and is believed to be where he lived with his family, sources said.
Another of the apartments belongs to his parents.
Ullah came to the US from his native Bangladesh on an F-4 Visa — which is reserved for brothers and sisters of American citizens — seven years ago, sources said.
He previously worked as a city cabbie, authorities said.
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The Swiss private bank said that its Singapore bank, Bank Pictet & Cie (Asia) Ltd (BPCAL), has received
An elderly woman had to be rescued in the early hours of this morning after a fire engulfed her home.
Crews from Havant and Cosham were called to Shipton Green just after 1am where the woman had become trapped in her bedroom.
A spokesman from Havant Fire Station said the woman had put a pillow under her door to stop smoke entering the room until firefighters arrived.
She was rescued by crews and was treated for smoke inhalation.
The spokesman added that the fire was though to have started in a dishwater in the kitchen.
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Grease is still the word! The classic film is celebrating their anniversary with a special edition blu-ray combo pack. The one and only Frenchy...Didi Conn...joined us with more.
A 22-year-old farmer was injured after a wild boar attacked him at Suniti village within Mahakalpada police station jurisdiction, police said.The incident occurred yesterday when Budhadeb Bera (22) was returning home after working in his field."The animal might haves sneaked into the village to eat crops and standing vegetable plants as the place is located in close vicinity of forest areas and habitation corridors of these animals," said Divisional Forest Officer, Bimal Prasana Acharya.Bera was critically injured and was hospitalised.The forest department was bearing the cost of treatment of the injured person, the DFO said adding, ex-gratia compensation would be disbursed to the injured persons family.Forest personnel have begun maintaining a night watch in the village. The villagers have been advised to avoid movement during night, added forest officials.Source: PTI
PARIS — The Canadian contingent in the men's singles draw at the French Open is down to one.
Peter Polansky of Thornhill, Ont., dropped a 6-3, 4-6, 6-2, 6-2 decision to Pierre-Hughes Herbert of France in a first-round match that concluded Wednesday. Rain suspended the match after two sets on Tuesday.
The loss leaves No. 24 seed Denis Shapovalov of Richmond Hill, Ont., as the lone remaining Canadian in singles. Vancouver's Vasek Pospisil lost his first-round match Tuesday.
Shapovalov, 19, will play Germany's Maximilian Marterer in the second round. The match will likely be played Thursday.
OTTAWA — An Opposition motion being debated in the House of Commons today calls on the government to act to stop the influx of illegal border crossers entering Canada from the U.S.
Conservative immigration critic Michelle Rempel and public safety critic Pierre Paul-Hus say they believe the government is simply throwing money at the problem of irregular migration that has been ramping up again this year, notably in Quebec.
Concerns were raised last week by the Quebec government over the mounting pressures caused by the tens of thousands of asylum seekers pouring into that province over the last year.
Some officials are projecting a further 400 people a day could cross into Quebec through forest paths this summer to claim asylum in Canada — a situation Rempel says will only exacerbate ongoing backlogs in the processing of refugee claims.
Warner triumphs in battle with Maxi - cricket.com.au Afghanistan have become a force to be reckoned with in Twenty20 cricket, boasting an impressive recent record, and this duo showed why. Their spin bowling was a thing of beauty, Nabi claiming his first wicket by completely outfoxing England's Eoin Morgan. and more »
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I watched the State of the Union address and, as usual, I was disgusted. I understand that things might break along party lines when it comes to not standing for opposing views on taxes, immigration, etc. But what really makes me nauseated is that half of our leaders cannot get off their butts to applaud when the president talks about standing for the national anthem.
This should not be about free speech. This is about respect for our country. They certainly stand on the election trail. If they cannot cross party lines to approve of someone urging us to stand for our anthem, they should resign or move.
WEST KELOWNA – A cougar has been prowling a residential area in West Kelowna.
Peter Haslock is on the strata council for the Terravita housing development in the Shannon Lake neighbourhood.
He says a fellow resident spotted the big cat at about 7 a.m. Monday as it ran past his deck and up a hillside along the third hole of the local golf course.
Haslock wants people to be aware of the predator’s presence, especially as there are children in the vicinity.
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TAMAQUA -- A bird that was nearly wiped out in Pennsylvania in the 1970s is making a comeback.
Some Boy Scouts and others want to help the osprey complete the comeback.
People installed a 50-foot osprey nesting platform in Tamaqua on Tuesday.
The platform is sponsored by PPL Electric, the Pennsylvania Game Commission, and the borough of Tamaqua in addition to the Boy Scouts.
According to the Game Commission, ospreys are threatened and protected in the commonwealth.
They eat fish and can have wingspans up to six feet.
High School football starts back up in August, that’s nothing new, that’s a good thing. What will be different are the classifications, starting in 2018-2019 school year.
4A now just one one division, not two. Their playoff model will be the same as 6A and 5A. 2A and 1A separate classes, and those teams will be play fewer playoff games in fewer days. The important thing is that all these new rules won’t take effect until the 2018-2019 school year.
(FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla.) — Authorities say a Florida couple lied to their 13-year-old son about having brain cancer so they could use his fictitious illness to raise money for nonexistent medical expenses.
The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office says on social media that 34-year old Ginny Long and 47-year old Robert Long were arrested Thursday and charged with one count of child abuse and nine counts of fraud.
Detectives say the Longs set up a T-shirt fundraiser for the boy at his school last May and shared the bogus cancer diagnosis on their Facebook accounts. A GoFundMe site was also set up for the boy. The sheriff’s office didn’t say how much money was raised.
The sheriff’s office began investigating in November, after school resource officers began to suspect the boy was being exploited.
Jail records didn’t list attorneys for the Longs.
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Tuesday (Apr 24) made a show of flicking dandruff from the suit collar of visiting French President Emmanuel Macron, saying it was a sign of the two leaders' "very special relationship".
Trump made the surprise gesture as Macron, the first foreign leader to be honoured with a state visit in Washington since Trump took office 15 months ago, stood at his side for a photo opportunity in the White House's Oval Office.
"We have a very special relationship, in fact I'll get that little piece of dandruff off ... We have to make him perfect, he is perfect," Trump said to a laughing Macron.
Both leaders are keen to emphasise the historic relationship between the United States and France. Macron brought with him an oak sapling that he and Trump planted at the White House on Monday as a symbol of friendship.
The French President, who is on a three-day visit to Washington, is hoping to persuade Trump to keep the United States in the Iran agreement.
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Lincoln, Neb. — An Omaha businessman who plans to run as an independent candidate for Nebraska state treasurer is challenging state requirements that make it difficult for nonpartisan candidates to file for office.
Kent Bernbeck said Tuesday he filed the federal lawsuit to challenge the constitutionality of a law that substantially increased the number of signatures nonpartisan candidates must collect to be listed on the general election ballot. Candidates now need roughly 120,000 signatures, but the previous threshold was 4,000.
The law was introduced by Sen. John Murante, of Gretna, who is the GOP candidate for state treasurer. Bernbeck plans to run against him if the lawsuit is successful.
Bernbeck is being represented by the Voting Rights Project of the American Civil Liberties Union.
Art, potentially worth thousands, is going on sale for just €50 thanks to a special 'incognito' auction.
The Jack and Jill Children's Foundation has convinced artists to donate 1,500 miniature pieces which will go on sale in The Solomon Gallery in Dublin at the end of the week.
The only catch is that the artist's identity is top secret and will not be revealed until after their work has been bought.
Jack and Jill CEO, Hugo Jellett, expects the sale to be liberating.
"When you take away the name of the artist, and the pressure that many people feel when they go to buy art, that they need to be following the reputation of an artist, when you take that away, you're left with this really glorious sense of relief about simply choosing something you like," he said.
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Luminaries lighted the pathway to Namaqua Unitarian Universalist Church in the early morning darkness Saturday, much like the residents gathered inside the building hoped their prayers and meditations for peace would help light the darkness in the world.
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Learn the basics of throwing on a potter’s wheel in this introductory two session workshop. In the first class, students will learn the techniques of wedging, centering and opening a vessel. The second session students will learn to trim the vessel made in the first class. This workshop is designed to build confidence in students enabling them to work in the open clay studio independently. Class size is limited to 4 students so register early! Clay included in the tuition. Instructor: Betsy Davis
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LAS VEGAS — Bradley Cooper has unveiled the first trailer for his directorial debut “A Star is Born” for CinemaCon attendees Tuesday evening to hearty applause.
Cooper stars in his remake of “A Star Is Born” alongside Lady Gaga as a burgeoning singer. He says his co-star is a revelation in the film.
Cooper told the audience of theatre owners and exhibitors that he knows that this movie is a big swing, but says you can’t control what moves you.
“A Star is Born” is three years in the making, and features live-singing on real stages at festivals like Glastonbury and Coachella.
It hits theatres on Oct. 5.
EUR/USD Daily Outlook Daily Pivots: (S1) 1.0548; (P) 1.0590 (R1) 1.0621; More..... EUR/USD's fall from 1.0828 extends lower and intraday bias remains on the downside. Corrective rise from 1.0339 should have completed at 1.0828 already. Decline from there should target a test on 1.0339 low first. Decisive break there will confirm resumption of medium term down trend. On the upside, however, above 1.0667 minor resistance will delay the bearish case and turn bias neutral first. In the bigger picture, whole down trend from 1.6039 (2008 high) is in progress. Such down trend is expected to extend to 61.8% projection of 1.3993 to 1.0461 from 1.1298 at 0.9115. On the upside, break of 1.1298 resistance is needed to confirm medium term bottoming. Otherwise, outlook will stay bearish in case of rebound. Subscribe to our daily and mid-day newsletter to get this report delivered to your mail box
Shawn Stefani took a drop out of a hazard on the PGA Tour near to a headless snake
WATCH: Pro Takes Drop Near Headless Snake
We saw some cool footage from the PGA Tour today as a headless snake wriggled about in the rough as Shawn Stefani took a drop.
Related: Rules of Golf – dangerous situations
Stefani hit his ball in the hazard and then dropped back away from the snake.
Watch the video below:
The footage is from round one of the Quicken Loans National, taking place at TPC Potomac in Washington DC.
The commentator jokingly said, “That’s how some people feel about Washington… Snakes, everywhere.”
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Brazil defender Thiago Silva will miss his country's final 2018 World Cup qualifier against Chile on Tuesday with a thigh muscle injury he suffered in Thursday's 0-0 draw against Bolivia.
The 33-year-old Paris Saint-Germain centre-back hobbled off in the 27th minute of the match in La Paz.
Brazil have already wrapped up top spot in South American qualifying, having been the first nation to join hosts Russia in booking a spot at next year's World Cup finals.
Coach Tite has called up Sao Paulo defender Rodrigo Caio, 24, to replace Silva.
"Rodrigo replaces Thiago Silva, ruled out after tests on Friday that confirmed a muscle injury to his right thigh," Brazil said in a statement.
It is unclear how long Silva will be out of action, although his club side do not play again until a week on Saturday against Dijon, four days before a Champions League trip to Anderlecht.
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CODY, Wyo. (AP) — Prosecutors in northwestern Wyoming have dropped animal neglect charges against two brothers after Park County officials learned the full extent of the efforts the men made to recover the horses that they said were spooked out of their hunting camp by a grizzly bear.
David and Bradley Flint, who live near Cheyenne, have also had their horses returned to them. They were charged with abandoning three horses in the Shoshone National Forest in the fall of 2016. A hunter found two of the horses in April 2017. The third was found dead.
U.S. Forest Service law enforcement officer Ron Ostrom alleged the Flints’ search efforts were insufficient.
Prosecutor Ryan Skoric told the Cody Enterprise Friday that as the investigation continued, it became clear the men had made several attempts to recover their horses during the difficult winter.
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Eli Drake and oVe Will Defend Their Titles at Upcoming Border City Wrestling Event
Current Impact Wrestling Global Champion Eli Drake will defend his title at Border City Wrestling’s ‘Excellence’ event on Saturday October 14th, at the St. Clair College SportsPlex in Winsdor, Ontario. BCW has not said who Drake’s opponent will be.
Current Impact World Tag Team Champions oVe (Dave & Jake Crist) will also defend their titles at BCW’s ‘Excellence’ event. An opponent has not been named yet.
Also at ‘Excellence’ will be former WWE stars Santino Marella and Rey Mysterio, along with Impact’s Sienna, Allie, and Rosemary.
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‘Think WordPress’ Documentary Trailer
While Linux runs the Internet, it’s the free and open source content management platform WordPress that runs most of the websites we visit to stay informed and entertained.
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Open source activism takes many forms, including the creation of documentaries that celebrate and explain open source solutions. Two bold women in France, Deborah Donnier and Emilie Lebrun are working on a 50-minute documentary in French that celebrates and explains WordPress.
You can view the beautifully done trailer of their project here — with English subtitles.
Read more about their project on WP Tavern.
This project is ongoing, so if you know any WordPress enthusiasts in France, tell them to follow the Twitter account for this documentary.
The Michigan State Police Jackson post provided the following log of activities for Thursday, Oct. 5, with troopers investigating 13 incidents and calls for service.
Operating While Intoxicated Third Offense / Possession of Marijuana Third Offense / Driving While License Suspended: Hillsdale County, Wheatland Township: Troopers were dispatched to a single vehicle crash. Upon contact, the driver, a 37-year-old male from Addison, was found to be driving while license suspended. Further investigation revealed the suspect was driving while intoxicated and in possession of suspected marijuana. The suspect was arrested and lodged at the Hillsdale County Jail.
Additional activities:
Troopers are investigating criminal sexual conduct incidents in Jackson County.
Troopers were dispatched to an assault incident in Jackson County.
Troopers responded to civil matter complaints in Jackson and Hillsdale counties.
Troopers responded to traffic accidents in Jackson County.
Bristol City will be back in action on Tuesday night as they take on Brentford at Griffin Park in their third Sky Bet Championship match of the season.
Lee Johnson's side suffered a defeat to Birmingham City on Saturday despite the Robins taking the lead in little over a minute, thanks to Bobby Reid with his third of the season.
The midfielder has been in sublime form since pre-season and his role just behind the striker seems to have rejuvenated the former academy player.
Johnson is still looking to add another attacking player to the ranks and City have been heavily linked with Luton Town frontman Isaac Vassell. The Robins have had at least one bid turned down for 23-year-old.
Aden Flint's City career, meanwhile, is still unclear with Johnson confirming that the club have turned down one final bid for the defender - while Blues boss Harry Redknapp says his side will move on to other targets.
Following the latest news, views, transfer gossip and more throughout the day.
Kang (suspension) is at the point in his "spring training" where he will play back-to-back games followed by an off day and then three straight games, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.
It sounds like he is really rounding into form, but there has been no clarity on when exactly he might be activated from the restricted list. Even when he is activated, the Pirates are pretty crowded at the corners, so perhaps Kang could get some reps at shortstop if the team is willing to completely sacrifice defense.
Police reported on Dec. 19 at approximately 8:11 a.m. officers responded to 570 May St. for a domestic disturbance between mother and son. During the investigation, police reported, it was determined Lundquist violated an active no contact protective order.
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As new reports emerge about Russian-backed attempts to hack state and local election systems, U.S. officials are increasingly worried about how vulnerable American elections really are. While the officials say they see no evidence that any votes were tampered with, no one knows for sure.
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press release: Teams from Colorado, Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin will have the opportunity at the USQ Midwest Regional Championship for the opportunity to attend the national championship, the US Quidditch Cup. Last season, Mizzou Quidditch defeated Kansas to take home their first Midwest Regional Championship title in Nevada, Iowa. Who will rise above the rest in the newly created collegiate division this season? Who will claim the title of community champion? Come to Madison in November to find out!
University of Kansas to Slash Budget by $20 Million :
LAWRENCE, KAN.
The University of Kansas plans to cut $20 million from its Lawrence campus during the next fiscal year.
The university announced Tuesday that the reductions will mean about a 5.9 budget decrease for all Lawrence campus units and departments. The cuts take effect July 1.
It was not immediately clear if the reductions would lead to layoffs.
The Lawrence Journal-World reports interim Provost Carl Lejuez said in a news release that the university remains committed to keeping tuition increases as low as possible, and to revising annual merit raises.
University officials said the budget reductions were necessary because of long-term commitments and investments that have exceeded revenue.
The university’s announcement comes just weeks after Kansas State announced it would reduce its budget by $15 million.
McMichael Gallery docent Hendrina Tomas shares Emily Carr's illustrated and humourous diary of her journey with her sister. 10 am-noon. Free (RSVP required).
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Editor’s Note: Infowars reporters Millie Weaver and Gavin Wince were the first to report on the police stand-down in Charlottesville during a live stream of the rally as the violence erupted.
Fox News reporter Doug McKelway was in attendance during yesterday’s deadly events in Charlottesville, Virginia, where he reported that the police were called off as soon as things started turning violent.
“But when the tear gas started to fly, thrown by protesters, the police themselves began to evacuate then. I asked the guy who was in charge, “Where you going?” He said, “We’re leaving. It’s too dangerous.” They had a chance to nip this thing in the bud and they chose not to.”
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At first, I assumed these pictures had to be for some kind of photoshoot, because as far as I can tell, Bella Hadid and Kendall Jenner don’t go topless unless they’re getting paid. (Trust me, I’ve asked a bunch of times.) But after looking at them again — and then a couple more times after that — I think they might just be on vacation. Unless rich kids get paid to do that too these days.
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A vehicle was vandalized in an off-campus parking lot near Marion Knott Studios.
Graffiti was found on the perimeter of the Center for Science and Technology construction site.
April 10
Two underage subjects were found with alcohol, marijuana and drug paraphernalia in Henley Hall.
April 11
An unknown subject stole a person’s backpack from Irvine Lecture Hall.
April 13
There was an attempted burglary and property damage to a Chapman-owned house at 338 N. Olive St.
Unknown subjects broke the glass container for a fire extinguisher in the Barrera Parking Structure.
Compiled by Sabrina Santoro from Public Safety’s daily crime log.
Amanda Richer lives in a tent she bought and shares with her dog Rowan on the outer reaches of the "Jungle" in Seattle. She blogs and has more than 20,000 fans on Facebook page.
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HAMPTON ROADS, Va - Musician Damien Horne is with us to perform live and remind us to support the Salvation Army's Red Kettles this holiday. Funds raised in Hampton Roads remain within our community to help those in need year round.
Learn more at salvationarmyhrva.org.
MOUNT OLIVE, N.J. — Multiple people including at least three police officers have been hospitalized with carbon monoxide poisoning in New Jersey.
Police were called to a home in Mount Olive Monday night after several residents were found unconscious.
The residents and at least three police officers were taken to area hospitals. Their conditions were not immediately available.
The cause of the elevated levels of carbon monoxide remains under investigation.
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Today's archive page is from Nov. 16, 1968.
As 38 of Staten Island's schools remained closed, Rhody McCoy, unit administrator of the "embattled" Ocean-Hill Brownsville school district in Brooklyn, said the 34-day city teachers' strike would be settled that weekend.
The walkout would end due to "politics and money," he said.
The strike kept most of the city's 1.1 million public school students away from classes and was one of the largest teachers' strikes in history. Teachers were striking over the loss of job security that stemmed from the relocating of teachers at the Ocean-Hill Brownsville school district.
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In the shed, men can enjoy spending a few hours a week helping to renovate donated tools for a good cause and making something to sell. Experience and skill levels are not important. Men in Sheds aims for older men to: meet kindred spirits; refurbish and renovate tools and garden equipment so they are no longer rusty, redundant, and forgotten but perfectly workable items; make rustic garden/allotment items (benches, bird boxes, Planters etc) from donated recycled materials; enjoy a fine selection of tea and biscuits whilst discussing the local and global situation, and put together suggestions for setting the world to rights; donate tools to charities and organisations, both in UK and Africa, or to be sold to local people to raise money for Age UK Exeter.
LeBron James says there’s no validity to rumors he’d join the Golden State Warriors.
The question is: Do you believe him?
If the Warriors create the necessary salary cap space, they could “position themselves” to land a meeting with James if he opts out of his contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers this summer, ESPN’s Chris Haynes reported Thursday, citing league sources. Unsurprisingly, the news sent the NBA world into a frenzy.
But following Cavs practice Friday, James vehemently denounced the rumors.
Watch him respond in the video below:
“It’s nonsense, it’s a non-story,” James said. “I think it’s a discredit to what I’m trying to do here, it’s a discredit to my teammates and the coaching staff here.
“My only focus right now is trying to figure out how we can become a championship-caliber team in these next few months.”
Whatever you say, LeBron.
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Williamsburg, VA (WHDH) — A 12-year-old girl in Virginia is being hailed a hero after she stopped a man from stealing her mom’s car, with her and her sister inside.
The girl’s mother had gotten out to help victims of a car accident.
That is when the man who caused the accident went over to the car and attempted to drive away.
“I put the car in drive because that’s a safety feature on the van, and held it there,” said Maddie Weiler. “And I just started punching him, and screaming as loud as I could.”
Police said the man tried to steal two other cars.
He had to be tasered twice before he was taken into custody.
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FALL RIVER, Mass. (WLNE) — Police are looking for a man in connection with an armed robbery Friday.
46-year-old Joseph Farias is wanted for an armed robbery that occurred September 17th.
The robbery occurred at the 7-Eleven convenience store on 1040 North Main Street in Fall River.
Farias is described as having a medium build, approximately 5-feet 8-inches tall, and weighs 180 pounds.
His last known address is Pine Tree Avenue in Westport.
Police are asking anyone with information regarding the identity of the suspect to contact Fall River Police at 508-324-2796 or the anonymous tip line at 508-672-8477.
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FILE - In this May 18, 2017, file photo, former race car driver John Andretti talks about his battle with colon cancer during a press conference at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis. Andretti is back in the garage after having his spleen and gall bladder removed last month. The former NASACAR and IndyCar driver returned to the team’s Indianapolis headquarters, Indy television station WTHR reported. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
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Reports Of Explosion In New York City We're investigating reports of an explosion near New York City's Port Authority. We're in the very early moments of this story.
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Chicago Schools Sue Over 'Discriminatory' State Funding
Chicago Public Schools sued Gov. Bruce Rauner and the state of Illinois Tuesday, alleging the way in which the state funds public schools discriminates against the city's majority-minority population of public school children and violates state and ...read more
SAN FRANCISCO, April 17 (Reuters) - Facebook Inc launched a review on Monday of how it handles violent videos and other objectionable material, saying it needed to do better after a video of a killing in Cleveland remained on its service for more than two hours on Sunday.
"We prioritize reports with serious safety implications for our community, and are working on making that review process go even faster," Justin Osofsky, Facebook's vice president for global operations and media partnerships, said in a blog post.
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Mary makes a decision that will change the course of history, forever shaping the fate of her nation, her crown, and her newborn son. SPRINGFIELD, Mass.
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ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — A $63 million enhancement to Georgia’s Sanford Stadium that will provide a new locker room has been approved by the athletic association’s board of directors.
The project also includes a new video board, a plaza for fans to use on game days and a room to host recruits. The project approved at the board’s quarterly meeting on Tuesday is expected to be completed in time for the 2018 season.
Georgia’s current locker room is at the east end of the stadium. The new locker room will be almost twice as large and will be built on the west end of the stadium.
The video board also will be significantly larger than the one now in place.
It is now posted on Vimeo.
Check out this stirring anthem to freedom in Gaza. It begins with a Palestinian child saying “We shall overcome” and an image of Martin Luther King Jr. and then in many still pictures of the “Great March of Return” conveys the strength of the unarmed resistance to the blockade–including the killing of Yaser Murtaja, the Palestinian journalist who was one of six Palestinian journalists shot by Israeli snipers on April 6.
‘Youtube’ removes video tribute to Yaser Murtaja and other Gaza victims as ‘sensational’ incitement
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Janelle Monáe may rock head-to-toe glitter on the red carpet, but it’s her ring game that really shines. The “Hidden Figures” and “Moonlight” star dazzled in fistfuls of diamond-encrusted bands...
Last night as more of the same for the New York Rangers, as the team came out flat in front of a lifeless Madison Square crowd, and dropped their sixth consecutive home playoff game by a 3-1 margin. With Montreal reclaiming home-ice advantage, tomorrow's Game Four turns into a mus win contest for a team that hasn't scored an 5-on-5 playoff goal since Game 1 of the 2015 Eastern Conference Finals.
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An early second-half goal proved enough to give Market Drayton Town victory over Whitchurch Alport in the TJ Vickers Shropshire Premier Cup semi-final.
Shaquille Whittingham netted the decisive goal on 47 minutes in the semi-final clash played at Ellesmere Rangers.
Alport edged the opening period and Mike Blundell went close but his effort was just over the bar. But after the goal Drayton were the better side and Will Whieldon almost doubled the advantage.
Drayton will face either Shawbury United or Newport Town in the final, which will be played at Shrewsbury Town’s Greenhous Meadow ground.
Man accused of killing five at mall found dead in jail
April 17, 2017, 4:52 PM | The gunman accused of killing five people in a 2016 shooting at the Cascade Mall in Washington state, Arcan Cetin, has been found dead in prison.
Lidl looks set to expand its operation in Tullamore with the addition of another store.
The development will cover 2,575 sq/m on the 5,179 sq/m site. That will include a supermarket and a single storey creche. There will also be an outdoor play area for the creche.
There are also plans for a link road between the Tanyard and Church Road. The existing five buildings on the site will be demolished as part of the planned works on the site. Car parking, signs, pedestrian access and landscaping are also included in the application.
The newly refurbished Lidl store in Edenderry will open in early December.
ROANOKE, Va. - Virginia's annual statewide tornado drill will take place Tuesday at 9:45 a.m.
The drill is intended to be a yearly opportunity for Virginians to prepare for tornado emergencies.
At approximately 9:45 a.m., a test tornado warning will be sent by the National Weather Service to National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration weather radios.
Those radios will sound an alert and show a test message, or flash to indicate a message, in order to simulate what people would see or hear during an actual tornado warning.
Local radio stations, TV stations and cable outlets will broadcast the test message via the Emergency Alert System. Participants, including individual schools and businesses, are advised to register for the drill with the Virginia Department of Emergency Management.
According to Bill Sammler, of the National Weather Service in Wakefield, 25 confirmed tornadoes touched down throughout the Commonwealth last year.
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CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — North Carolina will add Ohio State transfer Antonio Williams to its backfield.
The school announced Tuesday that the running back is transferring with two years of eligibility remaining after he sits out this fall due to NCAA rules. He played in 12 games last year for the Buckeyes and 13 for his career, rushing 63 times for 318 yards and three touchdowns during his time there.
Williams was a four-star instate recruit who ran for 7,999 yards at North Stanly. He committed to UNC during high school before ultimately signing with the Buckeyes.
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Houston Astros' Derek Fisher watches his solo home run off Texas Rangers relief pitcher Jeremy Jeffress during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, June 14, 2017, in Houston. Fisher's home run is his first hit in the majors. Eric Christian Smith AP Photo
HAMILTON - A man injured in a two-car car crash Monday on Nottingham Way has died from his injuries, authorities said.
Jose Martinez-Rodriguez, 25, of Somerset, was driving east on Nottingham Way around 6:55 p.m. when he collided another car being driven by a 56-year-old woman.
Martinez-Rodriguez was taken to Capital Health Regional Medical Center, while the woman was transported to Robert Wood Johnson Hospital, police said. Both suffered serious injuries.
Police say the crash is still under investigation.
Anyone with information about the incident can call the Hamilton Police Traffic Unit at (609) 581-4000. Information may also be left anonymously on the Hamilton Police Crime Tip Hotline at (609)581-4008.
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A fire at a vacant house in Barrie is being treated as an arson investigation.
The vacant home on Essa Road went up in flames just before 4 p.m. Saturday.
The blaze was deemed suspicious and the Ontario Fire Marshal’s Office (OFM) was notified. OFM investigators spent Sunday on the scene.
Police say witnesses saw four young people running from the house when the fire broke out.
Investigators have obtained evidence from the home which is believed to be a contributing factor to the fire.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police.
(NBC NEWS) WASHINGTON — Special counsel Robert Mueller is trying to piece together what happened inside the White House over a critical 18-day period that began when senior officials were told that National Security Adviser Michael Flynn was susceptible to blackmail by Russia, according to multiple people familiar with the matter.
The questions about what happened between Jan. 26 and Flynn’s firing on Feb. 13 appear to relate to possible obstruction of justice by President Donald Trump, say two people familiar with Mueller’s investigation into Russia’s election meddling and potential collusion with the Trump campaign.
Multiple sources say that during interviews, Mueller’s investigators have asked witnesses, including White House Counsel Don McGahn and others who have worked in the West Wing, to go through each day that Flynn remained as national security adviser and describe in detail what they knew was happening inside the White House as it related to Flynn.
Maybe you grew up eating cookie dough like we did as kids and just like most other risks, salmonella never never occurred to us. One store seems to have found a way to create cookie dough without using raw eggs and is selling it in parlors around the state like you would ice cream. Meet Dough Boyz cookie dough parlors.
This craze started in Buffalo not long ago and it wasn't long before another opened in Niagara Falls and then another in Albany on December 20th. They're not stopping at three stores because the next store is coming Destiny USA in Syracuse in 2018. It was supposed to open this past month but it's unclear what the holdup is.
Unlike the typical stand-by cookie flavors, they've got over a dozen different flavors including a red velvet one and even pumpkin pie which is gonna take off even more next fall! We'll be sure to let you know the second the store opens!
UPDATE: As of 1/11/18 The store is now open at Destiny!
The Surf City Police Department is asking for the public's help to identify two suspects wanted for taking items from Walmart last week.
According to Chief Ron Shanahan, two men distracted a cashier and made off with over $1,000 in merchandise from the store on Dec. 6.
The two men are facing charges of felony larceny and obtaining property by false pretenses.
They were seen leaving the store in a white minivan.
If anyone can identify either of the suspects please contact the Surf City Police Department at 910-328-7711 or email Detective Sgt. J. Hartsfield at jhartsfield@surfcitypolice.com.
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Chris Akrigg got to sample some of what Barcelona had to offer on the Mongoose En Espana team trip. The weather made it so he could only ride a few hours there so he booked a trip back to Barcelona a month later to ride and film more. His latest video has a great mix of freeride and trials.[I[MENTIONS: @mongoosebikes
Vermont Legislators Want To Reconsider Law For Attempted Crimes Vermont dropped some charges against Jack Sawyer after the state supreme court ruled his alleged school shooting plot wasn't an attempted crime. Now state legislators are looking to rewrite the law.
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Chester Scouts are in rehearsal for the 61st production of the Gang Show.
The show will be at the Vanbrugh Theatre at The King’s School from Tuesday, February 21 - Saturday, February 25.
The cast consists of young people from all over Chester and district and promises to be an entertaining mix of song, dance and comedy.
A younger cast this year have embraced the challenging dance routines and harmonies in the music.
New material written by the show’s production team, producer Keith harding and business manager Alex Davis, includes a sketch called Brexit for Beginners.
Other highlights included a Star Trek themed item from the Cub Scouts whilst the Beaver Scouts will don their Pearly King costumes for London Town.
Tickets are available from www.chestergangshow.net .
About Befriending (Ffrindia') - Meirionnydd
Ffrindia' is a befriending scheme, funded by the Big Lottery Fund and run by Mantell Gwynedd, Age Cymru Gwynedd a Mon and Carers Outreach. A Co-ordinator will visit a person who has been referred and match them to a volunteer Befriender with similar interests. The Befriender will visit the person in their home and can also accompany them to social groups or activities. All Befrienders attend a 2-hour dementia awareness training session and some attend a one-day course run by Gwynedd Council.
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Weaver allowed three runs (two earned) across six innings en route to a no-decision Monday against the Braves, allowing seven hits with no walks and three strikeouts.
Weaver was incredibly efficient and needed just 64 pitches, 46 of which went for strikes, to make it through six frames. He allowed an unearned run in the second inning and was victimized by a two-run homer from Freddie Freeman in the third. After looking shaky in his first start as a Padre, Weaver has turned in back-to-back quality starts to lower his ERA to 4.24. Wins will probably be hard to come by, as he has received just five runs of support thus far, but he is throwing the ball quite well heading into Saturday's matchup with the Marlins.
BEIRUT (Reuters) - Damascus demanded on Monday that Turkey's military leave Syria's Afrin, after Turkish troops seized the region's main town from Syrian Kurdish fighters at the weekend.
"The announcement of Turkish regime's president that his invading forces control Afrin is illegitimate," the Foreign Ministry said in letters to the United Nations. "Syria demands the invading forces withdraw immediately from the Syrian lands they have occupied."
(Reporting by Ellen Francis; Editing by Alison Williams)
Does last week’s Seattle City Council vote to approve renovation of Key Arena, or the NHL’s announcement Thursday that Seattle could apply for an expansion team for an expansion fee of $650 million, do anything to accelerate the return of the NBA to the Emerald City? Short answer: probably not. But it isn’t a step backward either
TORONTO — Independent electrical power services company Spark Power Corp. has acquired Bullfrog Power, a green energy provider.
Canaccord Genuity Acquisition Corp., which announced a proposed merger with Spark Power last month, announced the deal Wednesday. Financial terms of the agreement were not immediately available.
Spark Power co-CEO Andrew Clark says the combination of the companies gives Spark an integrated capability and depth of expertise to deliver affordable and sustainable power solutions.
The companies are expected continue to operate under their respective brands.
Bullfrog’s management is also expected to remain as key members of the Spark Power team.
Spark Power has more than 4,500 industrial, commercial, institutional, renewable and agricultural customers.
Whether you're in favor of them or not, you're probably fascinated by open relationships. Showtime
Open relationships are a point of fascination to most people who are not in one.
It's understandable. The concept of eternal monogamy tends to be enforced in most people from a young age. So when some people diverge from what is expected, it can lead to a lot of questions.
To answer some of these questions, people on Reddit who have had experiences with open marriages and relationships shared their stories. As the case with all relationships, everyone has very different experiences — and certain things seem to work better for some people than they do for others.
INSIDER was unable to independently authenticate all of these stories, but there's still a lot to learn from them.
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USA Today Network built new ad formats, called Paramount, that are informed by data on the thousands of ads that run across its 109 local newspaper sites plus USA Today.
SAW a photo of Ara Mina, Bulacan Mayor Patrick Meneses, Macky Mathay, Sunshine Cruz and Baby Mandy.
A lot were surprised to see Ara and Patrick together. This prompted one netizen to ask, “Nagkabalikan na si Ara at Patrick?”
One guy retorted, “I saw some of their pictures on IG. They’re back together na daw. I’m so happy! They look very beautiful together. I feel so positive about them though I’m not Ara Mina’s fan. So cute din ni Amanda:) Love love love (Kris Aquino version).”
May isa naman na humanga kay Ara and said, “I’m not ara’s fan too pero i like her coz she seems to be a very kind-hearted person. Mahal na mahal nya family nya.”
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A woman on the 23rd floor of the London apartment fire live streamed the panicked moments smoke was billowing through the hallway, and her attempts to save her neighbours.
Some people may find this content distressing.
Twelve people have been confirmed dead after the huge fire ripped through the Grenfell Tower in Kensington, London.
Rania Ibrham began live streaming on Facebook as the fire raged yesterday.
Another woman can be heard telling Ms Ibrham to keep the front door closed.
"You're going to bring the smoke in. You're not going to be able to breathe.
"You have your children. Standing near the door at the smoke is not going to help them."
However Ms Ibrham opens the door and begins calling out for other residents to come into her home away from the smoke.
The video then shows her calling to police, telling them they are stuck on the 23rd floor of the building.
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Atlantic Police Chief Dave Erickson reports three people were arrested Tuesday. 27-year old Joseph White, of Atlantic, was arrested for Domestic Abuse Assault. 43-year old Dan Christensen, of Atlantic, was arrested for Disorderly Conduct, and 28-year old Cameron Misner, of Anita, was arrested for Public Intoxication/2nd offense, and Consumption of Alcohol in a Public Place. All three men were booked into the Cass County Jail.
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (WFLA) – Polk County Sheriff’s Office detectives are investigating a shooting that killed an adult man on Monday.
The shooting happened at noon at 1101 Lake Cannon Drive West in Inwood (un-incorporated Winter Haven.)
There were no other injuries.
Detectives do not believe the shooting is related to the incident that occurred at the Circle K on Sunday morning.
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From his perch on his saddle early Friday morning, Clint McRoberts could look to the north and see Minnesota.But on this day — as on all Good Fridays for the past 50 years — the ride pointed south.Leo Deutsch sat in his van and smiled.“I don’t know what I’d do with myself on the Friday before Easter if I didn’t have this,” he said. “Great people, great cause. That’s all you have to say.”Welcome to the Pony Express, the annual ride that begins on Good Friday just north of Lime Springs, which made its way through numerous towns — including New Hampton and Ionia — before stopping for the night in Iowa Falls and then heading to Camp Sunnyside in Des Moines, where other Pony Express rides throughout the state converged Saturday afternoon.For the complete story see the 4/18/2017 New Hampton Tribune.
BERLIN (AP) — German authorities say Spanish police have arrested a suspect in the killing of a woman in Berlin in May.
Berlin prosecutors said Wednesday that the 38-year-old man was arrested a day earlier and his extradition to Germany is being sought
The 30-year-old victim, Melanie Rehberger, was found dead in a park next to a railway line in the north of Berlin on May 27, two days after going missing during a work break.
Prosecutors said the suspect, who had been living in Berlin but didn't have a fixed address, fled the country after the killing. The man wasn't identified by name.
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Prosecutors said evidence found at the crime scene was clearly matched to the arrested suspect.
A driver injured when his vehicle clipped the rear of a semi truck on Interstate 70 on Thursday was driving recklessly, according to Denver police spokeswoman Christine Downs.
The driver was westbound on the interstate, when he hit the rear end of the truck, causing the truck driver to lose control and crash, Downs said. The accident happened at about 2:15 p.m., near Central Park Boulevard.
The driver faces charges of driving on a suspended license, and reckless driving.
The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea said there was a rest centre at Harrow Centre, Freston Road, while nearby St Clements Church was collecting clothes, food and water for those affected - many of whom had been forced to escape the building in their night clothes. Fire at #GrenfellTower : @RBKC have opened an emergency rest centre for evacuees at the Harrow Centre on Freston Road https://t.co/U4v9XhiDB9 If you are concerned about friends and family, there is a special rest centre open at the Salvation Army, 205 Portobello Road, W11 1LU The Rugby Portobello Trust said they are "with many of the residents" and have asked people to "hold off on dropping anything to RPT until we can put together a list of what is needed".
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Robert Flores will replace Matt Vasgersian as host of MLB Central on MLB Network, The Big Lead has learned from two people with knowledge of the news. Unauthorized to speak publicly on the matter, they requested anonymity. MLB Network declined comment.
Vasgersian, who was named ESPN’s Sunday Night Baseball play-by-play announcer in January, will continue to appear on MLB Network and appear on MLB Tonight this season.
MLB Central is a three-hour program airing weekday mornings, featuring highlights, news, and interviews. Flores will join Mark DeRosa and Lauren Shehadi, who are returning, as the show heads into its third season.
Bhubaneswar: The book ‘The Tall Man Biju Patnaik’ on the life of illustrious and legendary statesman will be showcased at a ceremony in Mumbai today.
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik will preside over the function. Among other dignitaries, noted Indian classical flautist Padma Vibhusan Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia, eminent cardiovascular thoracic surgeon and MD of Asian Heart Institute Padma Bhusan Dr Ramakanta Panda, former Mumbai Police Commissioner Arup Patnaik and Director, Global HR and CEO, Carbon Black Business at Aditya Birla Group Dr Santrupt B Misra are set to grace the occasion.
The book will be reviewed by Subroto Bagchi, author and Chairperson of Odisha Skill Development Authority.
The book, written by Sundar Ganesan, talks vividly about the daredevil acts of two-time Odisha Chief Minister and former Union Minister Biju Patnaik, his revolutionary role in India’s freedom struggle and beyond, his contribution to major world events, including the untold stories about the celebrated leader.
AUSTIN, Texas (AP)  Austin police chief to "Good Morning America": Latest explosion caused by tripwire and showed "different level of skill"
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At the end of 2016 timekeepers added an extra second to the time we use to track our everyday activities. This is needed to match the astronomical time, measured through the Earth's slightly irregular rotation frequency, to the exact duration of a second defined through our atomic clocks.
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A Vietnam veteran was reunited with his medals on Monday, thanks to U.S. Congressman Bill Johnson.
Vietnam veteran Joseph Brown had his seven stolen medal replaced from the National Personnel Records center.
The seven medals included a purple heart, Air Medal, Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal and three others to replace the ones stolen from his home in Wellsville.
Brown was emotional while receiving the medals because of how truly valuable they are to him.
"People can't say I didn't earn it cause I got it right there. People don't realize how important a medal is. If you say you saved your friend, yeah yeah, you hear all that. But when you got that medal you don't have to speak. One picture's worth a thousand words, well those medals are my words," Brown said.
In addition to the seven medals returned to Brown, Johnson also gave him his Marksman Badge and Auto Rifle, Machine Gun, and Rifle Bars.
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NORMAN, Okla. – A dental clinic in Norman is hoping to find loving homes for abandoned animals this weekend.
Dental Edge of Norman is teaming up with Second Chance Animal Sanctuary to host a dog adoption event on Saturday, June 2 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The adoption event will be held in the parking lot of Dental Edge, located at 2400 N.E. 12th Ave., Suite 140 in Norman.
“Our goal in partnering with Second Chance is to help them in their mission to give abandoned dogs a second chance at a forever home,” states Dr. Fleming. “We believe that dogs enrich the lives of their owners and contributes to a happy and complete home. If we can help connect our community by finding forever homes for dogs in need and helping to make our community’s homes happier, that is a win in our book.”
The community is invited to enjoy food, giveaways and games at the event.
BECKLEY, W.Va. (AP) - Police say a West Virginia woman allegedly set on fire by her boyfriend has died.
Beckley police Sgt. Morgan Bragg says 48-year-old Belinda Cox died at a Pittsburgh hospital on Wednesday night. Media outlets report that 47-year-old Dwayne Michael Lane was arraigned Thursday on a murder charge in Raleigh County Magistrate Court.
According to a criminal complaint, witnesses told police Cox was doused in gasoline and a paper towel and lighter were used to ignite the fluid on Sept. 17. She was found unresponsive in a neighbor's yard. Authorities later learned that Cox and Lane had argued.
Lane also faces charges of arson, child neglect, kidnapping and domestic battery. He was being held without bond in the Southern Regional Jail. It wasn't immediately known whether Lane has an attorney.
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A Texas mother has been arrested for allegedly selling her young children.
Esmeralda Garza, 29, was arrested by Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) officials on Friday after she allegedly sold her 7-year-old boy to two men, KRIS-TV reported. Garza was also in the process of selling two other children – a 2-year-old girl and a 3-year-old girl – as well, officials said.
The arrest occurred after DPS officers executed a drug search warrant, according to KIII-TV.
Garza, of Corpus Christi, was charged with the sale or purchase of a child, which is a third-degree felony. She is being held on a $100,000 bond at the Nueces County Jail, KRIS reported.
An additional male and female were also arrested in the raid, although it is unclear if they were involved in the alleged drug activity or the sale of children.
Police expect to file additional charges, KRIS reported.
September Madness: Problems With NCAA Corruption Case
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 1:30 PM EDT) -- On Sept. 26, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York announced with great fanfare that the office had filed charges against ten individuals in a fraud and corruption case involving college basketball. Acting U.S. Attorney Joon H. Kim outlined the charges against four National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I coaches, a senior executive at Adidas, and five others. A chart in the press release[1] noted that each defendant faces a maximum of between 80 and 200 years in prison.
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DAVENPORT-- Illinois area county Farm Bureau leaders will present the 7th annual Bushels for Hunger donation to the River Bend Foodbank of Wednesday, February 15, 2017.
The Bushels for Hunger program is a joint effort from Illinois County Farm Bureaus from Rock Island, Henry, Mercer Whiteside and Stark counties and 12 grain elevators in the Quad City Area.
The profits made from grain crops sold by local farmers are collected and donated to the River Bend Foodbank.
"We take that grain and turn it into cash to help the River Bend Foodbank. We start to see that direct correlation behind why we need a strong rural community because they obviously help feed here in the United States, but also world wide," says Rock Island County Farm Bureau Managers,DeAnne Bloomberg.
The Bushels for Hunger Grain Drive will accept donations again starting August 1, 2017.
New Delhi: Sofia Hayat, who infamously called herself Gaia Sofia Mother after becoming a nun last year, blocked Indian batter star Rohit Sharma on Twitter.
Hayat, a former model and actress, revealed her action in a Twitter post last week. In the tweet, she wrote, "So I had to block him in the end.."
So I had to block him in the end.. pic.twitter.com/Vg9sL6wxxW — Sofia Maria Hayat (@sofiahayat) June 6, 2017
In 2012, she admitted to having dated Rohit, but claimed that she ended the relationship as she was "looking for a gentleman."
Known as a constant headline seeker, Sofia got married to Vlad Stanescu in April despite calling herself a nun.
Ok let's put the rumours to end..yes I dated rohit sharma.. now it's over.. I wouldn't date him again..this time I'm looking for a gentleman — Sofia Maria Hayat (@sofiahayat) October 28, 2012
Rohit is currently in England with the Indian team to defend the ICC Champions title. He is married to Ritika Sajdeh.
India will play Bangladesh in the second semi-final tomorrow.
– A Salina man has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for producing child pornography, U.S. Attorney Tom Beall said today.
Michael N. Rodenbeek, 54, Salina, Kan., was sentenced Aug. 11. He pleaded guilty to two counts of producing child pornography. In his plea, he admitted using an iPhone camera to surreptitiously record videos focusing on the genitals of a 10-year-old victim and a 9-year-old victim. The recordings were made without the victims’ knowledge.
Beall commended the Wichita Police Department, Homeland Security Investigations, the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force and Assistant U.S. Attorney Jason Hart for their work on the case.
The prize on offer in Moscow on 15 July.
The prize on offer in Moscow on 15 July.
AND THEN THERE were eight.
With the last 16 knockout stage games concluded, there are only eight countries still in with a chance of celebrating when the World Cup ends with the final in Moscow on Sunday 15 July.
The quarter-final action starts on Friday with France taking on Uruguay while Belgium meet Brazil.
The other side of the draw sees the quarter-final action on Saturday involve England against Sweden before the meeting of Croatia and Russia.
Brazil are the favourites to advance as they seek to win their first World Cup since 2002 with 1998 champions France also well-fancied. Both Uruguay and Belgium aim to upset the heavyweights in their quarter-final ties while there’s a golden chance for England, Sweden, Croatia and Russia to reach the final.
But who do you now think is going to win it out?
Let us know.
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The Director-General, Katsina Media and Publicity, Malam Ibrahim Muazzam, says Katsina State government remains committed to agricultural mechanization to ease farming activities in the state.
Speaking to newsmen in Katsina, the DG Media said the state government has already procured 225 latest model tractors from an Indian firm, Springfield Agro Ltd.
He said the tractors will be distributed to farmers through the Tractors Owners Association to enhance the farmers productivity.
Malam Ibrahim Muazzam said already, over five dams across the state were under rehabilitation to facilitate dry season farming which will boost agricultural productivity.
He said the state government also supports farmers in the production of staple foods like rice, maize, wheat, millet, sorghum and guinea corn through the provision of fertilizer at subsidized rates and extension services to farmers.
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WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Hundreds of homes in the New Zealand city of Christchurch have been evacuated as wildfires threaten some suburbs.
Selwyn Mayor Sam Broughton tells The Associated Press he's planning to declare a state of emergency, as was the mayor of adjacent Christchurch. He says changing winds have made the fires unpredictable.
Displaced residents are staying at evacuation centers or with relatives.
A helicopter pilot died in a crash Tuesday while fighting the blaze.
The New Zealand military on Wednesday revealed the pilot, Corporal David Steven Askin, was a soldier who had won one of the country's top awards for bravery in Afghanistan. A member of the elite Special Air Service, Askin's identity was kept secret at the time he won the Gallantry Star medal.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 3 Day' game
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday afternoon's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Pick 3 Day" game were:
3-5-8, Sum It Up: 16
(three, five, eight; Sum It Up: sixteen)
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× Two Young Children, Adult In Critical Condition After ATV Overturns In LeFlore County
LEFLORE COUNTY (KFSM) — Two young children were injured when an ATV in which they were riding overturned on Monday (Aug. 14).
A 2-year-old and 5-year-old were riding in a Polaris Ranger driven by a 27-year-old woman along Highline Road, west of Spiro, when their ATV flipped, said Oklahoma Highway Patrol troopers.
All three were rushed to a hospital, where they are in critical condition.
Officers on scene said they believe the ATV had a flat tire, and when the low tire warning came on, the woman drove to the side of the road to pull over. They said they believe the tire caught on something and caused the vehicle to flip over.
Spiro and Panama police, and LeFlore County deputies are investigating the accident.
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The Reds came up against Real in the Champions League final this season in Kiev.
And Los Blancos made it 13 European trophies after beating them 3-1, with Gareth Bale scoring a brace including one of the most memorable goals in the history of the competition.
However, perhaps as memorable was Loris Karius’ horrorshow, which allowed Bale and Karim Benzema to both score fluke goals.
But it could have been all different had Salah not gone injured in the first half, at a time where Liverpool were dominating.
Los Blancos skipper Ramos dragged the Egyptian down which led to the 25-year-old coming off in tears after dislocating his shoulder.
LOCKPORT, NY-The Niagara Co. Sheriff's office is accusing a Royalton man of not seeking medical attention quickly enough for his sister, resulting in her death.
Daniel Wells, 29, is facing a charge of criminally negligent homicide. The Sheriff's office says last November, Wells drove his sister, 34-year-old Christyna Wells of Oakfield, from Niagara Falls where she overdosed, to Ridge Rd. in Royalton before calling for help.
Wells is currently being held without bail on unrelated charges pending his next court appearance June 14.
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Free agency only officially began on Wednesday, but the elite players are all gone — except one.
Ndamukong Suh, a late entrant on our list of the Top 100 free agents after he was released by the Dolphins, is No. 9 on our list. And he’s the only player in the Top 20 who’s still available.
Of the other players in the Top 20, all have signed new contracts, with the exception of three players who are effectively unavailable because of the franchise tag: Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell, Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence and Lions defensive end Ezekiel Ansah.
So Suh, who was the top free agent three years ago when he left the Lions for the Dolphins, again finds himself as the best player available in NFL free agency. He won’t make as much money on his next contract as the $60 million he made in three years with the Dolphins, but he should do very well for himself when he signs.
WASHINGTON, March 29 U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Paul Ryan, the top Republican in Congress, said he does not want President Donald Trump to work with Democrats on new legislation for revamping the country's health insurance system, commonly called Obamacare.
In an interview with "CBS This Morning" that will air on Thursday, Ryan said he fears the Republican party, which failed last week to come together and agree on a healthcare overhaul, is pushing the president to the other side of the aisle so he can make good on campaign promises to redo Obamacare.
Carrying out those reforms with Democrats is "hardly a conservative thing," Ryan said, according to interview excerpts released on Wednesday. "I don’t want government running health care. The government shouldn’t tell you what you must do with your life, with your healthcare," he said. (Reporting by Lisa Lambert; Editing by Leslie Adler)
Toddler hurt in Omaha hit-and-run crash dies of injuries
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Authorities say a 2-year-old boy hurt in a northeast Omaha in a hit-and-run crash has died of his injuries.
Police say Devon Morris died Tuesday at Nebraska Medical Center, a day after the crash. An autopsy will be performed.
Police say the toddler and a 5-year-old boy were among five people injured in the Monday afternoon collision. Police say a westbound sport utility vehicle was speeding when it hit a northbound car.
The SUV driver and a passenger walked away from the scene and are being sought by police. Another passenger in the SUV was taken to a hospital.
The two boys and a 16-year-old girl injured in the car were taken to a hospital, as was the car's 18-year-old driver. Another car passenger wasn't injured.
Kansas City Royals shortstop Alcides Escobar (left) and Alex Gordon celebrated after both scored against the San Francisco Giants during the third inning of Tuesday’s game. Jeff Chiu The Associated Press
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EL PASO, Texas (AP) — New Mexico members of a motorcycle gang authorities have labeled a criminal organization have been arrested on firearms charges in El Paso.
The El Paso Times reports (https://goo.gl/16wk5H) that five members of the Bandidos Motorcycle Club were arrested last week after a traffic stop.
Police said all five men were arrested on charges of unlawful carrying of a firearm.
Authorities say the members were in El Paso for the funeral of club chapter leader Juan Martinez Jr., who died after he was shot in a bar fight July 30.
Tensions between the Bandidos and the rival Vagos Motorcycle Club in Santa Fe have forced authorities there to increase patrols
The FBI says the Bandidos are known as a criminal organization made up of more than 5,000 members and associates.
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1Q18 FFO of $0.65 beats CapIQ consensus of $0.62.
The company portfolio of 101.3M sq. ft. was 96.7% occupied on March 31, 20181 vs. 96.9% as on 31st Dec. 2017.
Same-store operating income for the industrial portfolio increased by 5.0% Y/Y on GAAP basis and 7.0% Y/Y on the cash basis.
$133.8M in development starts, $90.9M in asset acquisitions, $223.4M in developments delivered, assets disposed of $190.8M totaling 1.5M sq. ft.
The company raises net income low end of guidance for FY18 to $3.07-3.88 from $3.05-3.88; FFO for FY18 at $2.55-2.65 from $2.53-2.65.
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Porzingis will take Friday's game against the Wizards off for rest, Al Iannazzone of Newsday reports.
With Carmelo Anthony now on the Thunder, Porzingis is seemingly the team's No.1 option. For that reason, they'll likely want to keep him as fresh as possible for the regular season, hence Friday's rest day. In his stead, Lance Thomas, Doug McDermott and Michael Beasley are all candidates to absorb some minutes at power forward.
The special counsel overseeing the investigation into Russia’s role in the 2016 election is interviewing senior intelligence officials as part of a widening probe that now includes an examination of whether President Trump attempted to obstruct justice, officials said.
One day before the U.S. Senate election, President Donald Trump has reinforced his support of Luther Strange with a Tweet and a recorded telephone call urging Alabama voters to leave Luther in the U.S. Senate, a seat he was appointed to last spring.
This is significant because much of the election has centered around who supports Trump and who doesn’t in a state that has overwhelmingly embraced (and voted for) Donald Trump. Click below to hear the President’s call.
Police say a person is in custody for allegedly vandalizing the New England Holocaust Memorial in Boston.
Police say the suspect smashed a glass panel on Monday.
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh said he was "saddened to see such a despicable action in this great city" but thankful for the quick arrest.
It's the second time the memorial has been damaged this summer.
In June, authorities say James Isaac used a rock to shatter a roughly 9-foot tall glass panel on one of the memorial's six 54-foot-high towers. Isaac has pleaded not guilty to vandalism charges.
The six glass towers are lit internally and etched with millions of numbers that represent tattoos on the arms of many Jews sent to Nazi death camps.
The repaired memorial was rededicated in July.
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Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar is urgently travelling to Brazil due to “personal matters”, the Brazilian company that manages the footballer’s career said on Sunday.
Neymar is “coming to Brazil for personal matters”, a source from NN Consultaria told AFP, without specifying whether the player had already arrived in South America or the specific reasons for the trip.
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French radio station RMC Sport reported that Neymar flew to his native country on Saturday night after receiving “bad news involving his family”.
The former FC Barcelona player, who frequently posts on social media, has not done so since Friday.
Neymar was suspended for the 3-1 victory over Lille on Saturday, but he looks likely to miss Wednesday’s match against Strasbourg before returning next Saturday against Rennes.
Back in the early ’00s, Bump J was a young king of Chicago rap, a name who constantly came up in next-to-blow conversations. But it never quite panned out for Bump J, and he spent most of the past decade in prison for a 2007 bank robbery in the Chicago suburb of Oak Park. But Bump got out of prison last month and almost immediately released the anthemic comeback single “Good 2 Be Home.” And now he’s teamed up with two fellow rap veterans, Yo Gotti and Pusha T, on the hammering, purposeful “Fuck Up The Summa.” Check it out below, via Fake Shore Drive.
No word yet on a new Bump J album or mixtape, but, I mean, give him time.
WASHINGTON, April 24 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he and French President Emmanuel Macron could have an agreement soon on the Iran nuclear deal.
“I think we really had some substantive talks on Iran. And we’re looking forward to doing something,” Trump told reporters after a meeting at the White House with Macron. “We could have at least an agreement among ourselves very quickly. I think we’re fairly close to understanding each other.” (Reporting by Doina Chiacu Editing by Alistair Bell)
The vision of lifelong friends Tim Pauly and Dan McElwee will be realized Friday, April 7 at noon, when the doors to Broken Bat Brewing Company (231 E. Buffalo St.) officially open to the public.
We took this exclusive Facebook Live tour of the brewery and taproom on March 31:
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Among the unique features of the brewery are: a front door adorned with a full-sized baseball bat handle; hand-crafted bar top and table tops; full wall of baseball cards in the mens' room; and an ode to the 1940s All-American Girls Professional Baseball League in the ladies' room.
The first batch of brews will include a Double Play IPA (double IPA), Climb the Wall (a farmhouse ale), Mint Condition (a porter) and Straight Chedd (pale ale).
Learn more about Broken Bat Brewing Company on their Facebook page.
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis is cautioning bishops to avoid politicking, business and high society.
Francis elevated to bishops' rank three priests during a ceremony in St. Peter's Basilica on Monday evening.
He said bishops should "abandon the temptation to become princes," and that they are tasked "more with serving than dominating." He told them to be available to priests in their jurisdiction "the same day, or at most, the next day" after being sought.
Francis told the three they were chosen "not for business, not for high society, not for politics." In his five years as pope, Francis has insisted clerics must serve the rank-and-file and avoid seeking glory.
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The new bishops are: Monsignors Waldemar Stanislaw Sommertag from Pelplin diocese, Poland; Alfred Xuereb, Gozo diocese, Malta; and Jose Avelino Bettencourt, Ottawa archdiocese in Canada.
FALL RIVER, Mass. (AP) — A fire has destroyed a longtime Fall River hardware store.
Fire officials said the fast-moving blaze at Flint Hardware caused the roof and much of the brick structure to collapse on Friday. The fire was fanned by strong winds and numerous flammable materials in the store.
Officials said a firefighter sustained a minor injury, a nearby building was damaged and area residents were temporarily evacuated.
Owner Manuel Botelho told The Herald News he’d been helping a customer when a passerby alerted him the building was on fire. He says he made it out safely with his two pet birds but his cat did not survive.
The storefront has been in operation since the 1930s. Botelho has owned it since the 1990s.
Fire officials are investigating the cause of the fire.
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GALLOWAY, N.J. (AP) — He's 8 years old, already going gray and loves to unwind by chewing on a white cotton towel.
Hemi is a chocolate Labrador police dog assigned to New Jersey's Stockton University police department. He just won a nationwide contest among dogs trained to sniff out explosives.
Another New Jersey dog, Luna, won the drug-sniffing category. The 5-year-old Belgian Malinois is assigned to the Passaic County Sheriff's Department.
The Detector Dog competition was held last week by the United States Police Canine Association, and featured more than 100 dogs from across the country.
There even were dogs from the FBI, CIA and Mexico's national prosecutor's office.
Sgt. Tracy Stuart is Hemi's handler at Stockton, which hosted this year's competition. He says it's considered the Super Bowl for sniffer dogs.
AHMEDABAD: "At 9.30 (a.m.) tomorrow (Tuesday) morning, a plane will land on the waters right here at the Sabarmati Riverfront and fly Narendra Modi to land on the Dharoi dam waters (in north Gujarat)," the Prime Minister announced here on Monday evening."From there, Modi will go to the Ambaji Temple to offer prayers and come back right here and land on the waters."The Prime Minister was speaking of a sea-plane, which he said, would fly for the first time in India. "The Congress can't even imagine development work like this," he said.He added that as many as 106 such water-ways had been planned in the country.Minutes later, at 10 pm, national BJP president Amit Shah called a one-line press conference at the BJP's specially created election media centre to make the same announcement."This is a scheduled event which will happen on time at 9.30 am tomorrow (Tuesday)."
Free agency period is one of the most exciting times in the NFL’s offseason. It’s almost over, but that doesn’t mean fans should stop looking forward to — or worrying — about next year. Here are the top running back free agents set to be available in 2019.
Le’Veon Bell, Pittsburgh Steelers
Bell may never get that long-term deal he wants in Pittsburgh, but he’ll get in somewhere. He’s too talented a football player to not get a huge deal. He’s basically a running back and receiver rolled into one.
Bell’s franchise tag may make him too expensive for the Steelers, but they have a small window to win a Super Bowl with their current talent. It just feels like the decision will be affected by where the Steelers end up finishing in 2018.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Newborn babies received a special Valentine’s Day gift Tuesday.
Volunteers with the American Heart Association knitted bright, red hats for them. It’s part of the association’s Little Hats, Big Hearts initiative.
During National Heart Month, the American Heart Association encourages all — newborns included — to wear red in support of the fight against heart disease.
“We all want to take care of our hearts. We have family members that have heart disease and issues and we want to make sure that everyone has awareness in February, ‘Heart Month,’ to take care of our hearts,” Jennifer Sandoval, American Heart Association, said.
Congenital heart defects is the number one killer of newborns.
Jack Ciattarelli was handing out leaflets to commuters at the Bridgewater train station late yesterday when an elderly gentleman approached him. The guy had driven to the station to talk to the candidate about the dismal conditions on the Raritan Valley Line.
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If Billy Slater wants to bow out of Origin a winner, he will need to produce his best game yet in the Queensland jersey.
So says NSW coach Brad Fittler who said Slater was the best fullback he had ever seen, but was in no mood for giving him a fairytale finish at Suncorp Stadium.
For the last time: Maroons legend Billy Slater. Photo: AAP
"From my point of view we need to make it a game for him to remember, we need to make it that hard for him, if he's to get a victory, he'll need to play his best game of all," Fittler told Fairfax Media.
"I want him to remember this game. It's his last game, he's possibly one of the best Origin players ever, and he needs to remember it.
"It's the only way we can respect him really."
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CANCUN — Authorities in Mexico have seized thousands of gallons of tainted alcohol.
Police in Cancun said they found unsanitary conditions and bad production practices, and they confiscated 10,000 gallons of alcoholic beverages and closed two businesses.
The booze was seized from 31 tourist resorts after a college student from Wisconsin died back in January.
She blacked out in a hotel pool and drowned after her family said she drank tainted alcohol.
Early one morning I hiked into Craig Lake off the Alaska highway. (the fishing was extremely slow but the exercise and the view made up for it). A few of my friends from work (and one large dog) can be seen in lower left of image. Photo Courtesy Dwight Phillips
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Desus Nice and The Kid Mero are completely dominating the late night game right now, and they’ve been on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon five times just in the last year.
This week, the pair made their way to Late Night With Seth Meyers for an interview, where they talked about how dope it felt to sell out a show at The Apollo–along with how different it is to do a show live versus recording their podcast, Bodega Boys. Along with the success of their own late night show and their recent 5 borough tour, the Bronx natives also discuss what it’s like having different “family members” come out of the woodwork every time they become more successful.
And as always, the boys give their extremely spicy hot takes about politics.
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Makeup stylist Ashley Gunter is a participant at this year's Columbia Fashion Week. Photo by JJ Dunlap IV When you think of Columbia, your mind might drift to hiking in Sesquicentennial State Park, checking out the creatures at Riverbanks Zoo, catching a game at Williams-Brice Stadium, or exploring constellations at the State Museum's planetarium.
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Besiktas have confirmed the signing of former Liverpool and Ajax winger Ryan Babel on a two-and-a-half-year contract.
The Dutchman had been searching for a new club following the expiry of a short-term contract at Deportivo La Coruna, for whom he scored four goals in 11 La Liga appearances.
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Babel's move to Besiktas represents a return to Turkey for the 30-year-old, who spent two seasons at Kasimpasa from 2013 to 2015.
The 42-cap Netherlands international scored 14 goals during that spell and will hope to rediscover that form as second-placed Besiktas chase the Super Lig title.
The defending champions are one point adrift of surprise leaders Istanbul Basaksehir after 16 matches.
Babel will be paid €1.2million during the 2016-17 season before picking up €2.1m in each of the subsequent two campaigns.
Chris Cuomo takes viewers inside the country's most dangerous minds in a new series premiering Sunday, June 17 at 8pm ET/PT. The five-part investigative series explores the psyche of criminal offenders and the impact of nature vs nurture on their violent behavior.
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The Fate of the Furious, the eighth movie in the Fast and the Furious franchise, set a global weekend this past weekend, taking in an estimated $532.5 million.
Could the ninth installment feature Jerry Seinfeld? Highly unlikely, not that there's anything wrong with that. But we can imagine it would look like if Jerry joined Vin Diesel and The Rock on the big screen thanks to the folks at "Funny or Die."
The site spliced together clips from Seinfeld's popular Internet show, Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee, with scenes from the Fast and the Furious to make a trailer that may not be real, but certainly is spectacular. According to the plot, a very aggressive Seinfeld lures Dom and his crew back into the game and yada, yada, yads, the next thing you know they're driving fast and furious. The result: Comedians in Cars Driving Fast and Furiously.
Amazingly, Jerry seems like the master of his domain and a natural fit for the franchise.
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Not every monster got what they were due on WWE 2K18.
The one lurking inside Finn Balor earned a spot-on rating in the upcoming WWE video game. The same can't be said for Raw's most intimidating beasts. Braun Strowman, for one, has reason to want to fling an office chair at the 2K team.
It's now time for the annual debate about which Raw, SmackDown and NXT stars were rated too high or too low. Cageside Seats Tommy Messano revealed the Superstars' ratings in WWE 2K18.
Most fans won't even think twice about Curt Hawkins garnering a 72 or Randy Orton getting a 90. It's the numbers for Balor, Strowman, Asuka and others that will have folks nitpicking 2K's work.
Let's dive into what the video game got most right and wrong.
© Sputnik/ Grigoriy Sisoev Turkey Says Syrian Opposition Intends to Participate in Next Astana Talks - Lavrov
ASTANA (Sputnik) – It is critically important for Kazakhstan to increase the number of observers of Astana process on Syrian reconciliation with the issue being actively discussed with guarantor states, Kazakh Foreign Minister Kairat Abdrakhmanov told reporters on Tuesday.
“It is critically important for us to increase the number of observers, Kazakhstan’s party is actively working on the issue with the guarantor states so that all parties interested in boosting the cessation of hostilities regime have an opportunity to observe Astana process. We raised an issue of the possibility to involve Arab countries such as Saudi Arabia and Qatar during talks with guarantor states such as Russia. On the other hand, we are very interested in informing the European Union about the course of Astana process,” Abdrakhmanov said.
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The Government has insisted that US President Donald Trump should be extended the "full courtesy" of a state visit to Britain later this year in response to a 1.85-million strong petition against it. In a statement, the Foreign Office said the Government "recognises the strong views expressed by the many signatories of this petition, but does not support this petition".
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Nico Rosberg shocked F1 fans around the world - and his own team too - when he announced his retirement just days after clinching his first world championship crown. But 2017 won't be the first season where the defending champion hasn't returned to defend his title - in fact, it's happened six other times Although he missed the entirety of the 1952 season, Juan Manuel Fangio would return to F1 in 1953 and enjoy great success thereafter A© Daimler AG Having been narrowly beaten by Nino Farina in F1 racing's inaugural world championship in 1950, Fangio came good a year later as three wins and two other podiums proved enough to propel him to a first championship crown.
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President Vladimir Putin plans to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu next week and will also meet the Emir of Qatar if he travels to Moscow to see a World Cup match, the Kremlin said on Wednesday.
MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin plans to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu next week and will also meet the Emir of Qatar if he travels to Moscow to see a World Cup match, the Kremlin said on Wednesday.
Russia is currently hosting the soccer World Cup, which ends on July 15.
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"They (the meetings) are generally being prepared and will be held if the guests come here on planned trips to see World Cup matches," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on a conference call on Wednesday.
Netanyahu's office said in a statement on Tuesday he would meet Putin in Moscow on July 11.
(Reporting by Polina Nikolskaya; Editing by Andrew Osborn)
Salah has been in electric form since joining Liverpool from Italian giants Roma last summer.
The Egypt international has scored 36 goals in 41 games for Jurgen Klopp’s side and is reportedly attracting attention from Real Madrid.
“We've seen it so many times before,” Wright wrote in The Sun. “Real set their sights on someone and invariably they always get them.
“And no amount of defiant stances matter in the end.
“I’ve a horrible feeling that, as far as Liverpool and Klopp are concerned, they will have another Philippe Coutinho situation on their hands sooner rather than later.
“And we all saw how that one played out in the end with the Brazilian heading off to Barcelona for £145million.
“Until that day arrives, though, let's enjoy every minute of seeing Salah light up the Premier League.”
Five teens stole a car in Butler, Wisconsin sending cops and a highway vigilante on a wild high-speed chase; cops advise bystanders to call 911 and be a witness versus joining the pursuit.
Flooding caused by heavy rainfall has killed three people and destroyed 20 houses in Gombe State, just as eight other persons were injured from the effects of the rainfall, an official said.
Some of the areas affected include Jekadafari, Nasarawo, Tudun Wada, all in the state capital, Gombe.
The Executive Sectary of the State Emergency Management Agency, SEMA, Danlami Rukuije, said the dead include a prominent Islamic scholar and second Imam of Al-Burhan Masjid in the state capital, Muhammad Bello.
Rukuije said the late Monday evening downpour wreaked havoc for three hours.
He said apart from residential buildings, households items and properties, several livestock were also killed by the flood, with many people are feared missing.
UNUSUAL: Khloe Kardashian and others have come up with some unusual explanations
The US comic, who compared an African-American ex-White House adviser to an ape, blamed the comment on taking a sleep drug.
She also said she didn’t realise Valerie Jarrett was black.
But she’s not the only star to come up with some unusual explanations.
A 40-year-old man who'd been drinking accidentally shot himself in the leg on Saturday night while handling a pistol. Officers were called to the area of 29th Avenue and South Jean Street about 8 p.m. to a report of a person being shot, the police department wrote on Facebook.
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Dozens of insurance companies say they're not obligated to help pay for Duke Energy Corp.'s multi-billion dollar coal ash cleanup. They say the nation's largest electric company long knew about but did nothing to reduce the threat of potentially toxic pollutants.
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Prosecutor: Man assaulted, held captive because he is gay
FRAMINGHAM, Mass. (AP) — Prosecutors say a man was held hostage and beaten for four days inside a Massachusetts apartment because he is gay.
Police have charged 19-year-old Jackson Sugrue with a hate crime in connection with the alleged assault in Framingham.
Prosecutor Dylan Krasinski says the 50-year-old man told police he was using drugs with Sugrue on Wednesday when the teen refused to let him leave the apartment.
The man told police he was struck multiple times and refused food and water until he managed to break free of the apartment Saturday night.
Sugrue's attorney denied the man's claims during his client's arraignment hearing Monday, saying instead Sugrue was the victim.
The attorney says the 50-year-old man was trying to take advantage of Sugrue.
Sugrue has been ordered held on $1,000 bail.
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) - The suspect in February's massacre at a Florida high school made chilling cellphone videos announcing his intention to become the next school shooter, aiming to kill at least 20 people and saying "you're all going to die."
The three videos released by prosecutors Wednesday were found on the cellphone of suspect Nikolas Cruz after the Feb. 14 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School that killed 17 people.
Cruz introduces himself in the first video and says he is "going to be the next school shooter of 2018." He goes on to say that he wants to use an AR-15 to kill at least 20 people and specifies the high school in Parkland. He laughs and then says, "You're all going to die."
Cruz is charged with 17 counts of murder and 17 counts of attempted murder.
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Seahawks defensive lineman Malik McDowell apologized Monday, after his weekend arrest for disorderly conduct.
“I am embarrassed by the situation and my actions on Saturday,” McDowell tweeted. “I would like to apologize to the Atlanta Police Department, SL Lounge, the entire Seattle Seahawks organization and my teammates. I am a young man who made a mistake and am constantly working towards [sic] getting better.”
McDowell, who isn’t playing this season after being injured in an offseason ATV accident, was arrested early Sunday morning at a bar after police responded to a verbal altercation. McDowell claimed he had $600 stolen.
McDowell and a friend were both booked and released with $325 bonds.
JOHANNESBURG, March 31 The youth wing of South Africa's ruling African National Congress welcomes President Jacob Zuma's cabinet reshuffle and the appointment of "experienced and intelligent" Malusi Gigaba as finance minister, its leader said on Friday.
"We welcome the reshuffle and the appointment of former youth league leader Gigaba," ANC Youth League leader Collen Maine told Reuters.
"Younger ministers will mean more transformation," Maine added, citing land redistribution, free education and the creation of a state bank as reforms the youth league wanted.
Zuma has been criticised by senior members of the ANC for removing Pravin Gordhan as finance minister but certain sections of the party are rallying around him.
(Reporting by Joe Brock; Editing by James Macharia)
Oyster Bay councilman Anthony Macagnone proposed 12-year term limits for town elective offices at Tuesday night’s board meeting.
Macagnone’s proposal was made as a walk-on resolution that caught other board members by surprise.
He also proposed a prohibition against town commissioners and deputy commissioners from holding leadership positions in political organizations. His motions were met with applause from the audience but didn’t receive seconds and were not voted on.
Macagnone said he made the term-limits proposal because “I just wanted to make sure we get something started.”
Chief deputy town attorney Frank Scalera said during the board’s discussion of the proposals that imposing term limits would require a local law and a hearing rather than a board resolution.
“If we don’t do it by local law, we do it incorrectly,” Scalera said.
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WHEELING, W.Va. — As school districts across West Virginia remain closed this morning for a third straight school day due to a statewide teacher strike, Gov. Jim Justice is wading into the fray by scheduling a visit today to Wheeling Park High School to address public school teachers and employees.
Justice is slated to speak at Wheeling Park’s J.B. Chambers Performing Arts Center at 8:30 a.m. today, according to Ohio County Schools Assistant Superintendent Rick Jones.
The town hall-style meeting is open to the public.
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Concrete repairs on a portion of Loop 286 in Paris will begin today. The FT. Worth contractor for the $286,000 project will repair or replace 794 square yards of the roadway extending from the intersection of North Main Street and Loop 286 eastward to US 271 South near Morningside Drive TxDOT officials said this work will require overnight lane closures on weeknights, but none on weekends. The project should be complete within six weeks.
He revealed that they would be speaking to Chris who suffers from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), which spiralled out of control.
Their guest would later admit that his anxiety got so bad, he thought about murdering his wife and hurting vulnerable people in his life.
As Eamonn and his wife Ruth Langsford discussed the upcoming interview, the 57-year-old made a shocking confession of his own.
He remarked: "I don't even have OCD and I want to murder you sometimes."
A powerful summer storm caused chaos in Istanbul on July 27 as hail and torrential rain led to flash flooding in several areas.
This footage, taken in western Istanbul, shows local firefighters rescuing drivers and passengers who had climbed on the roofs of their submerged vehicles.
Elsewhere in the city, at least two people were injured when a wall collapsed during the storm and high winds toppled a crane at Istanbul’s Haydarpasa port, the Daily Sabah reported. Credit: Instagram/canfatihalptekin via Storyful
A year after flooding severely damaged the Greenbrier River Trail in West Virginia, all 78 miles of it has reopened.
The Charleston Gazette-Mail reports the last remaining obstacle was removing debris that blocked an 11-mile section in Greenbrier County. Sam England, chief of the Parks and Recreation Section of the Division of Natural Resources said "the Godzilla of landslides" buried the section under a 600-foot-high, 300-foot-long pile of trees, brush, rock and mud.
With the debris removed and the hillside stabilized, the trail now rises about 18 feet above its original grade and users get a panoramic look at the Greenbrier River.
The trail passes through parts of Watoga and Cass Scenic Railroad state parks, Seneca and Calvin Price state forests, and the Monongahela National Forest.
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LEBANON, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio judge has modified a house arrest order for a former high school cheerleader accused of killing and burying her newborn near her family’s home.
Attorneys for 19-year-old Brooke Skylar Richardson previously filed a court motion in Warren County to lift the house arrest restriction. The judge ruled Monday that Richardson will now have a curfew of 9 p.m. through 7 a.m. and will be supervised via GPS monitoring and random home visits.
Richardson is accused of burying her full-term baby last July shortly after giving birth in Carlisle, a village about 40 miles north of Cincinnati. Her defense attorneys argue the infant was stillborn.
The trial was scheduled to begin Monday, but has been delayed while an appeals court rules on a medical testimony dispute.
Polanco (groin) isn't included in the lineup for Monday's game against the Cardinals.
Polanco's sore right groin will cost him his third game in a row, prompting manager Clint Hurdle to roll with Adam Frazier in left field. The Pirates haven't provided any indication that Polanco will be bound for the disabled list due to the injury, but if the groin issue lingers through the middle of the week, that might become a more realistic outcome.
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by Jacob G Hornberger
"For months and even years after the Berlin Wall came crashing down, there were right-wingers who were warning that it was all a gigantic ruse on the part of the communists, one designed to get America to let down its guard. As soon as that happened, the communists would strike. After all, as every member of the conservative movement and the national-security establishment asserted throughout the Cold War, one could never trust a communist. But the Pentagon, the CIA, and the NSA were more than shocked over the end of the Cold War. They were also frightened. They knew that their very existence was based on the Cold War and so-called communist threat. With no Cold War and no worldwide communist conspiracy based in Moscow, people were likely to ask: Why do we still need a national-security state?" (04/17/17)
http://www.fff.org/2017/04/17/national-security-state-one-big-mistake/
Offices of Credit Suisse in Amsterdam and Paris were raided last week and authorities were in touch with the bank in London. Dutch and British authorities launched Friday major investigations into money laundering and tax evasion, coordinating raids in five countries and arresting two people linked to a Swiss bank.
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At least six personnel of Frontier Corps (FC) were wounded when their vehicle was targeted with a bomb blast in Quetta near Western Bypass on Monday.
The personnel were en route to firing range of the training camp when terrorists ambushed their van with a remote-control bomb explosion, leaving six personnel injured.
The wounded have been shifted to Bolan Medical Complex in critical condition.
The security forces cordoned off the entire area and kick-started search operation to track down the miscreants.
In “A Revelatory Case,” Amy Davidson Sorkin delves into what went wrong in the Stormy Daniels case.
After two Midland Rockhound pitchers were promoted to Triple A in Nashville, pitcher Patrick Krall was moved to the Rockhounds from Arizona.
On Saturday, Krall was suppose to leave from Arizona and meet the team in Springdale, Arkansas but Krall was accidentally sent to Little Rock, Arkansas instead.
Springdale and Little Rock are a little over three hours away from each other. Krall finally joined the rest of the team when a friend of the Northwestern Arkansas Naturals was nice enough to drive him from Little Rock up to meet his team.
After one game on Sunday, Krall traveled with the team in a 10 hour all-night bus ride back to West Texas.
"It's a minor league funny story and that's what it's all about. Sometimes you go back through the years and listen to the funny stories the guys have with travel. It's just a minor league lifestyle," Rockhounds manager Scott Steinmann said.
Krall made his Double A debut Tuesday night pitching three innings and giving up one hit.
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I refer to the motorbike accident that took place on June 8 on the Mrieħel Bypass, in which Chris Abela lost his life.
I urge the authorities concerned, Transport Malta in this case, to take immediate action to avoid further car accidents with possible loss of lives. Installing traffic lights is the best option since the complete removal of the exit would result in con­gestion near the traffic lights opposite the Malta Financial Services Authority.
I would further suggest that until these are installed, the police would supervise the heavy traffic using this junction especially in the morning and evening rush hours.
To conclude on a positive note. Well done for the footbridge to safeguard pedestrians wanting to cross this busy main road.
New chain retail stores like At Home moved into the old Kmart space in Dale City, and new additions like Uptown Alley and Autobahn Indoor Speedway opened at Manassas Mall. Duluth Trading Company which opened on Bulloch Drive near the Northern Virginia Community College Manassas Campus.
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Woman going through drug, alcohol withdrawal dies in jail
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Authorities say a woman has died from alcohol and drug withdrawal while in custody at a New Orleans jail.
The Orleans Parish Sheriff's Officer told NOLA.com/The Times-Picayune that the 36-year-old woman was found unresponsive in her jail cell Sunday evening at the Orleans Justice Center. The woman was taken into custody May 25.
The woman says she used heroin and alcohol for several years. She was placed on a detoxification program for opioid and alcohol withdrawal, but refused her medication dose on Sunday evening.
The name of the woman has not been released.
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DEBKAfile's intelligence sources report explusively on Wednesday that Iran and the Palestinian Authority held secret talks in the Belgian capital. The Iranian delegation was made up entirely of officials representing Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, the sources said.
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Authorities are patrolling the roads for drivers who may have thrown back one too many cold ones before getting behind the wheel. The Scottsdale Police Department is setting up a DUI checkpoint near Scottsdale Road and McKellips Street to crack down on impaired drivers.
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Amber warnings for snow and ice have been issued by the Met Office ahead of a cold snap dubbed the "mini beast from the east".
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Russia's U.N. ambassador says the United States hasn't made a case for new Security Council action against Iran with missiles fragments that the Trump administration argues were supplied by Tehran to Yemen's Houthi rebels.
Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia says in comments released by Russia's U.N. Mission late Wednesday that it is unclear whether the pieces that council members saw in Washington this week were Iranian or violated a 2015 arms embargo on Yemen.
The U.S. maintains the fragments from missiles recovered in Saudi Arabia after being launched from Yemen by the Houthis contain markings proving they were Iranian-made, though some security experts have questioned whether the evidence is foolproof.
Nebenzia says Iran "vehemently" denies supplying weapons to Yemen. He adds that "Yemen hosts a pile of weapons from the old days."
With only a half-hour to fish, the herring season is perhaps Alaska's shortest and most-intense fishery - no place for amateurs. Among the 239 seiners was the 49-foot Susan Gale, named after my mother and captained by my father.
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There are a number of delays on Niddrie Mains Road and the surrounding area.
Drivers face delays in both directions due to a broken down bus on Niddrie Mains Road.
The road is partially blocked due to a broken down bus just near Niddrie Farm Grove.
Traffic is slow in both directions.
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community will host “Eleven Misunderstandings About Islam,” from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday, March 16, at the Community Room, 3750 Grand Ave., in Chino Hills.
An Islamic scholar will address questions from the public.
Coffee and cake will be provided.
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LONDON, Dec 12 (Reuters) - British grocery inflation was 3.6 percent in the 12 weeks to Dec. 3, its highest level since 2013, industry data showed on Tuesday.
Market researcher Kantar Worldpanel said prices were rising fastest in products such as butter, fish and fresh pork and were falling in only a few categories, including fresh poultry and crisps.
Market leader Tesco was the best performing of Britain’s big four supermarkets over the 12 week period.
Its sales rose 2.5 percent, ahead of growth of 2.0 percent, 1.4 percent and 1.2 percent at Sainsbury‘s, Morrisons and Asda respectively.
However, the growth of the big four continued to be dwarfed by that of the German discounters. Aldi’s sales increased 15.1 percent, while Lidl’s were up 14.5 percent. (Reporting by James Davey, Editing by Paul Sandle)
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NEW YORK May 2 The U.S. dollar has been and will continue to be on a gentle weakening pattern, Jeffrey Gundlach, chief executive at DoubleLine Capital, said on an investor webcast late Tuesday.
Gundlach, who oversees more than $100 billion at Los Angeles-bsaed DoubleLine, said the dollar "has not gone up in the past 18 months." (Reporting By Jennifer Ablan)
SIR – I am afraid that Jacob Rees-Mogg protests in vain that he does not wish to be prime minister.
He sets out with sparkling clarity (Comment, August 14) the reasons why Conservatism is better than socialism at achieving what we all want, which is a prosperous and fair society.
Elizabeth Roberts
Scotby, Cumbria
SIR – I was annoyed to learn that Theresa May “giggled” at the thought of Jacob Rees-Mogg becoming a senior minister. Mr Rees-Mogg is immensely popular, has more than his share of common sense (distinctly lacking in government these days) and handles himself well in television interviews.
While he has declared no interest in becoming party leader, should he ever do so, I for one would forsake Ukip and vote Conservative.
Pat Cooper
Stoke Bruerne, Northamptonshire
SIR – Jacob Rees-Mogg makes sensible points about the Conservative ideal, government and taxation. I express Conservatism...
Oracle (NYSE:ORCL) will acquire “brand safety” platform company Grapeshot for undisclosed terms.
Grapeshot’s platform aims to pair advertisers with locations using criteria and tech that can help avoid mismatches like ads appearing alongside extremist content on YouTube.
Grapeshot will join the Oracle Data Cloud working in the area of Audience and Measurement, which provides a variety of tools for marketers.
The startup had a $59M valuation as of May 2017, according to Pitchbook, with $22.4M in total funding from investors including IQ Capital Partners and Albion.
Grapeshot says it works with 5K marketers around the world with 38B programmatic ad impressions and a 100% Y/Y growth rate.
Aszeta Wray Wallace, 67, was last seen in the 7300 block of Brierfield Drive around 5:30 a.m. She is 5'2" tall and weighs around 140 pounds. Wallace was wearing a pink jacket and blue jeans with purple shoes.
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Glance : Moses held an Alabama offer since he was a middle-schooler and Alabama was able to sign the nation's No. 13 overall prospect over LSU, and the Crimson Tide also got Allen out of Louisiana.
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A 45-year-old woman has been ordered to pay Sh200,000 fine or serve five months in jail after she admitted to selling petrol illegally.
The court heard that Elizabeth Wambui was found selling petrol packed in 500 millilitre soda bottles and in a 20 litre container without a licence from the Energy Regulatory Authority (ERC).
The court was told the accused had in her possession 35 litres of petrol also believed to have been adulterated.
She committed the offence last April 14, at Eor-Ekule trading centre in Narok East.
In mitigation, the accused said she started doing the business after the death of her husband to take care of her seven children, one of whom was disabled.
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Parents campaign to urge lawmakers for K-3 class size flexibility
Combs Elementary School PTA volunteers talk with parents as they wait in carpool line Monday, Dec. 4, 2017 near the school. Volunteers were urging parents to ask state legislators to give school districts flexibility on the new K-3 class sizes going into effect in July. The smaller class sizes could cost school districts problems such as losing art and music classrooms and forcing classes to share rooms.
Three churches in Oakdale have been burglarized since last Thursday, according to the Oakdale police department.
Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Cross Memorial Methodist Church, and First Baptist Church have had things like their amplifiers, guitars, drums, and microphones stolen, said Chief Joseph Lockett.
Surveillance footage from First Baptist Church shows the alleged thief.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Oakdale Police Department at 318-335-0290.
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The euro advanced for the past three sessions and was trying to extend it into a fourth session but was turned back in the European morning, as the greenback found somewhat better traction, explains the analysis team at BBH.
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“A consolidative tone appears to be emerging. Initial support today is seen near $1.0780. There is a 1.2 bln euro option struck at $1.1750 that will be cut today. The 20-day moving average, which the euro has not closed below since late June is near $1.1735 today. The aggregate industrial output figures for June (-0.6% and +2.6% year-over-year) were largely in line with expectations after the softer national reports in recent days.”
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CHICAGO — A woman was found dead following an overnight fire in the Edgewater neighborhood.
Crews were called just before 2 a.m. to the building on Kenmore and Glenlake.
Firefighters found the body of the 76-year-old woman inside the apartment building, after getting the flames under control.
Both her cause of death and the cause of the fire are under investigation.
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UPDATE: The Missing and Endangered Person advisory for Susan Martinez is being cancelled. Susan has been located safe. Thank you for your assistance.
BILLINGS – A Missing/Endangered Person Advisory has been issued for an 11-year-old Billings girl.
The Montana Department of Justice issued the alert for Susan Martinez at the request of the Billings Police Department late Monday morning.
Martinez is described as a white female, 5-feet, 6-inches tall, 100 pounds with brown eyes and black hair.
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She left a group home on foot and is considered a danger to herself and others, the alert states. She was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, black baseball shorts and black tennis shoes.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Billings Police Department at 657-8461 or 911.
They've won countless awards and continue to dominate Saturday night television, and it would seem Ant & Dec's hard work has been paying off.
Paperwork from Companies House has made public the earnings from Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly's firms and shows that the pair earned £29.5 million between them during the last year – an average of £79,000 per day. As you can see in our calculator below, that's more than 91p a second:
April 3 Egypt's foreign reserves have risen to $28.5 billion, the highest level since March 2011, a cabinet statement said on Monday.
It said Egypt had also attracted $17 billion of foreign currency inflows since the flotation of the Egyptian pound in November. The Central Bank allocated $23 billion to finance foreign trade in the same time frame, the statement added.
(Reporting by Dominic Evans; Editing by Eric Knecht)
Kinnah set to join Galaxy FC in Botswana, terminates contract with Mochudi
Former Malawi national team coach Kinnah ‘Electric’ Phiri is expected to join Botswana Premier League second placed side Jwaneng Galaxy FC after he terminated his two-year contract with Mochudi Centre Chiefs where he was hired as headcoach in October this year. Kinnah: On the move again.
Trump and Macron can't keep their hands off each other. Jeanne Moos reports on the touchy-feely presidential bromance.
Biafra: No Igbo will be intimidated in Yobe – Gov. Gaidam
Governor Ibrahim Gaidam of Yobe state has reacted to recent threats to Igbo people living in the North to leave the area. Governor Gaidam said he considered the threat against the Igbo as unfortunate, unlawful, and unwarranted. According to him, like other Nigerians, the Igbos had a right that was fully guaranteed by the constitution […]
Biafra: No Igbo will be intimidated in Yobe – Gov. Gaidam
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The Historic Columbia River Highway is down to one lane in some areas after a closure early Monday, authorities said.
Authorities reopened a closed stretch of highway -- between Larch Mountain Road and Bridal Veil -- well before sunrise, according to the Oregon Department of Transportation. It had been closed earlier that morning because trees and other debris were blocking the highway, the agency said.
Workers will resume cleanup efforts later Monday, according to the agency.
The highway remains closed from just east of Bridal Veil to Ainsworth State Park because of the Eagle Creek fire.
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As millennial investors go, the stereotypes run as rampant as those about the age cohort itself: They love technology. They're spoiled.
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SASKATOON — Saskatchewan Roughriders’ wide receiver Duron Carter has been charged with marijuana possession.
Court records and a release from the team indicate Carter was arrested and charged Thursday night at the Saskatoon airport.
Carter has been released from custody and is to make his first appearance in provincial court on March 27.
The Canadian Football League has declined comment.
On Nov. 25, Carter was arrested in Winnipeg and charged with possession of a controlled substance.
The 26-year-old athlete was named the Roughriders’ most outstanding player for the 2016-17 CFL season and he signed a one-year extension with the team on Jan. 22.
“We can confirm there was an incident last night where Duron Carter was charged with marijuana possession,” the team said Friday in a statement.
“We are working to gather more information and continue to monitor the situation.” (CKOM)
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A brand new $1.1 million theatre is coming to Assumption College Catholic High School.
“Having this new theatre space is going to be a remarkable addition to the creative culture that already exists at Assumption,” said Wards 2 and 9 Trustee Fabio Costante, who represents the school. “It will be wonderful place for our students to develop their performance skills and for members of the broader community to see first-hand the level of talent we have at the school.”
The renovations will include combining existing rooms to create a 4,000 square foot theatre space; seating to accommodate about 200 people; a contemporary new stage; a mixing and sound booth; and modern acoustics accoutrements.
The contract for the renovations was awarded to Vince Ferro Construction.
Completed in 1973, the Wells Fargo Center is Portland's tallest skyscraper at 546 feet - 10 feet taller than the U.S. Bancorp Tower at the north end of downtown. Completed in 1973, the Wells Fargo Center is Portland's tallest skyscraper at 546 feet - 10 feet taller than the U.S. Bancorp Tower at the north end of downtown.
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Writing in this week's Spectator, the author, 74, speaks about being treated at The Royal Marsden - a hospital dedicated to cancer diagnosis and treatment.
Although he does not confirm the nature of his illness, Sir Michael refers to "being healed".
In the diary entry he said: "By 74 it is easy to feel that you have seen it all, done it all, that nothing much surprises you any more."
He added: "Even an unwelcome medical diagnosis does not surprise you. You cope because you have to. You know it's what happens to us all.
A couple was arrested after leaving a 4-year-old child in a vehicle while they ate at a sports bar in Houston on Saturday.
EMS crews told deputies the child was inside the vehicle with the windows cracked open slightly.
When authorities arrived at the restaurant, the mother ran out to take the child out of the car. The child was limp, unconscious, and extremely sweaty.
Deputies say Brenda Hurtado and Antonio Hurtado had come to the location to eat. Antonio reportedly put the child into the car to sleep and then went back inside the restaurant.
Brenda told authorities the child had been in the vehicle for about 30-40 minutes.
Both parents were arrested and charged with child endangerment. Their bond was set at $1,000.
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Police closed Highway 63 south of Fort McMurray after a collision Monday between a tanker truck hauling ammonia and a road grader.
Ammonia was leaking from two tankers, RCMP said in a news release.
The collision happened about 50 kilometres south of Fort McMurray at about 2:30 p.m. Monday.
The highway was initially closed in both directions, with all traffic being diverted to Highway 881.
At about 7 p.m., the southbound lanes of Highway 63 were opened to both north and south traffic. Emergency services personnel were on scene directing traffic. The northbound lanes remain closed.
Police were asking people to avoid the area until further notice.
Witnesses to the collision were asked to contact Wood Buffalo RCMP.
Ammonia can be harmful if it is inhaled or comes in contact with the skin or eyes. Exposure to high concentrations can be fatal.
Vermont State Police say they have arrested a man who allegedly drove drunk and pulled a gun on an officer during a traffic stop Sunday night.
Jeffrey Charland, 30, of Derby, is facing charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, dui, resisting arrest and grossly negligent operation.
Police say they pulled over Charland around 8 p.m. after he was logged driving at 75 MPH in the posted 50 MPH zone on Route 111 in Derby Center and again at 60 MPH after having continued into the posted 35 MPH residential area.
During the traffic stop, Charland indicated he had a gun in the vehicle. Despite orders not to get the gun, police say he pulled the gun out.
Police attempted to put him into custody and he allegedly resisted and was forcibly arrested.
Charland is due in court Tuesday. It’s not clear if he has an attorney.
Sometimes all it takes is a little magic to get things done.
Teenager Drew Anthony had a pretty rough upbringing, growing up in the inner city without his father who was killed in a drive by shooting when Anthony was just 3. But against the odds, he continued to excel in school, even learning to speak German and Italian.
Anthony’s dream of being an Opera star is what really kept him afloat — until he was forced out of college last year because he couldn’t afford the tuition. But the magic of the Universe was on young Anthony’s side. St. Luke’s choral director invited Anthony to perform one night, which went on to be Anthony’s greatest performance of his life so far.
That day, the audience raised $40,000 for Drew — enough to cover his next year of college. This video is proof that dreams do come true if you allow them to work themselves out.
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DES MOINES - A state regulatory agency has fined a southwestern Iowa disability treatment center $40,000 and notified Iowa Medicaid officials they should terminate the center's federal certification if improvements aren't made by April.
The Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals on Friday released a report on its abuse investigation at the Glenwood State Resource Center.
It details incidents of patients struck on the head with spoons, knives and taunted with explicit sexual conversations that made them cower in discomfort.
Glenwood serves 230 people with behavioral challenges or severe medical conditions.
The Iowa Department of Human Services, which runs the center, announced Jan. 4 that six workers were fired, six resigned and five others were disciplined after finding seven patients were physically abused and 13 others were subjected to verbal abuse or neglect.
A man wanted for a shooting last month in Bridgeton walked into a local hospital Sunday night with his own gunshot wounds. Bridgeton Police say 23 year old Marquese Rivera walked into a Bridgeton hospital with multiple gunshot wounds. Authorities say Rivera is the prime suspect in a shooting on Cohansey Street that led police to a large quantity of weapons.
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LOS ANGELES >> Longtime “NCIS” star Pauley Perrette says she’s leaving the CBS crime drama after this season following 15 years on the show.
This is Perrette’s 15th season playing the pigtailed forensic scientist Abby Sciuto on the show. Perrette confirmed reports of her departure on Twitter on Wednesday, writing that “there have been all kinds of false rumors as to why” she’s leaving.
She says neither CBS nor the show’s producers are “mad” at her and the decision to leave was one she made last year. The 48-year-old Perrette adds that she loves her character “as much as you do.”
CBS didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment on Perrette’s departure.
Grain mostly higher and livestock mixed
Wheat for May was up 11 cents at 4.7250 a bushel; May corn rose 2.75 cents at 3.8125 a bushel; May oats fell 2.50 cents at $2.2425 a bushel; while May soybeans gained 1.50 cents at $10.2225 a bushel.
Beef was mixed and pork was lower on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. April live cattle was off .62 cent at $1.2110 a pound; April feeder cattle rose .08 cent at 1.3910 a pound; while May lean hogs fell .55 cent at $.6745 a pound.
Governors have said they will not approve a pay increase demanded by nurses - currently on day 10 of a nationwide strike - due to the large sum of money involved. The county bosses on Tuesday said the Collective Bargaining Agreement to pay the 26,000 nurses will burden the taxpayer, adding that the demands are untenable.
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Moira and Cain Dingle receive some devastating news about their young son in tonight's Emmerdale.
A routine check-up at the clinic turns into a very upsetting visit when Isaac is given a gut-wrenching diagnosis.
Coming as every parent's worst nightmare, the doctor reveals that the baby might have a heart problem.
The heartbreaking news threatens to send Moira, who has struggled to deal with becoming a mum again, over the edge.
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Will Cain be able to settle her fears and provide support to his ex?
Meanwhile, Adam acts on impulse after hearing Ross' shock confession.
Elsewhere, Lisa is fearful that the Dingles will lose their home.
* Emmerdale airs tonight on ITV at 7.00pm
Fourth-seeded Timea Babos beat Wang Yafan 6-3, 6-4 Saturday to advance to the final of the Taiwan Open.
Babos claimed her first win in three matches against Wang and will face Kateryna Kozlova in Sunday's final.
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Kozlova eliminated Sabine Lisicki, earning a 7-5, 6-4 victory to reach her first WTA singles final.
Babos took both sets behind 24 winners, including seven aces. The Hungarian also won far more points on her second serve than Wang -- 54 to 38 percent.
Kozlova had 18 winners and only 13 unforced errors against Lisicki, whose 32 winners were offset by 31 unforced errors and six double faults.
Ely Serna, the 17-year-old student charged in the January shooting at West Liberty-Salem High School, will be arraigned Thursday afternoon in Champaign County Court of Common Pleas. Champaign County Juvenile Court Judge Lori L. Reisinger ruled Monday that Serna's case be transferred from juvenile court to Common Pleas Court.
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WASHINGTON >> The Supreme Court is rejecting Arizona’s plea to stop issuing driver’s licenses to young immigrants known as “Dreamers” who are protected from deportation.
The justices did not comment Monday in leaving in place an appeals’ court decision in favor of the immigrants who sought licenses.
About 20,000 young immigrants in Arizona are protected from deportation under a 2012 program started by the Obama administration. The Trump administration is trying to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, but has been blocked by federal courts.
The high court recently turned down an administration request to take on the DACA controversy.
Arizona sought to prevent DACA-protected immigrants from getting licenses. Then-Gov. Jan Brewer cited a desire to reduce the risk of licenses being used to improperly access public benefits.
GUELPH, Ont. — Police in southwestern Ontario have laid 12 new charges against a practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine, accused last year of sexually assaulting several patients.
The Guelph Police Service says Sherman Lai, who also performed acupuncture, was charged with one count of sexual assault in October 2017.
Between November 2017 and April 2018, the 58-year-old was charged with 16 more counts of sexual assault, two counts of assault with a weapon, two counts of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, and two counts of uttering death threats.
Police say Lai was charged on Tuesday with one additional count of sexual assault, six more counts of assault, one more count of assault with a weapon, three counts of uttering threats and one count of forcible confinement.
Harry Maguire will become Craig Shakespeare's first big-money signing as a manager
The Foxes hope to announce Maguire’s arrival before the weekend after having a £10m rejected for West Brom’s Jonny Evans.
Shakespeare has made signing a central defender a major priority this summer with regular centre-backs Wes Morgan and Robert Huth both ageing.
The club attempted to land Northern Ireland international Evans from The Hawthorns but the Baggies insist only a big-money bid would have a chance of landing the 29-year-old.
Leicester then turned their attention to Maguire and will pay £12m up front with a potential £5m in add-ons.
Bechem United bagged three thousand Ghana cedis from their game against MC Alger in the CAF Confederation cup game.
The Ghana MTN FA Cup winners recorded a 2-1 win over the Algerian side and will now have to be defensively apt if they are to progress to the next stage of the competition.
The Hunters are currently in Accra sharpening their skills for what is expected to be a keenly contested encounter in Algeria.
Bechem United are playing in the CAF Confederation Cup for the first time in their history.
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More than 100 students rolled up their sleeves to help spruce up a local neighborhood.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Info Edge India Ltd:
* INFO EDGE INDIA -SHARES OF ZOMATO WAS AGREED TO BE BOUGHT BY ALIPAY SINGAPORE HOLDING, UNIT OF ANT SMALL AND MICRO FINACIAL SERVICES GROUP Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Republican senator from northwestern Wisconsin is calling it quits.
Terry Moulton of Chippewa Falls announced Monday that he won’t seek a third term in this fall’s elections.
He said in a news release that he has accomplished his goals of working for smaller government, a reduced tax burden and a better jobs climate. He thanked his family, his staff and Jesus Christ.
Moulton served two terms in the state Assembly before he was elected to his first Senate term in 2010 representing the 23rd District.
This past session he served as chairman of the Senate agriculture committee.
Moulton’s decision not to run comes after Democrat Patty Schachtner upset Republican state Rep. Adam Jarchow for an open seat in northwestern Wisconsin’s usually Republican-leaning 10th Senate District.
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BOSTON (AP) — Danica Patrick says she “had a moment” when she lost her temper at a booing fan after qualifying for last week’s NASCAR race.
She says she knows the smarter thing to do would have been to “just keep walking.”
“But every now and again they just catch you in a moment, and I had a moment,” Patrick says.
In a video that went viral, Patrick stormed over to the fan and said: “I’m a person, too. I have feelings. When you boo me, it hurts my feelings.”
The 35-year-old driver said during a promotional tour of Boston on Wednesday that she decided not to sign autographs for a fan at the Poconos track who had gone through a security cordon.
She says she “didn’t feel it was right to honor that person for disrespecting the security guard.”
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March 30China Merchants Securities Co Ltd :
* Says it plans to pay annual cash dividend as 1.89 yuan(pre-tax) per 10 shares as FY 2016 div payment
* To pay A share shareholders in RMB and H share shareholders in HK dollar
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Holders Cork City have been drawn at home to Athlone Town in the second round of the FAI Cup.
Last year's beaten finalists Dundalk have been drawn away to Leinster Senior League side Crumlin United.
There is a Dublin derby in prospect, with Shelbourne playing host to Shamrock Rovers.
There are also two all-Premier Division encounters, with Galway travelling to St Pat's, while Limerick welcome Finn Harps to Markets Field.
All ties will be played on the week ending Sunday, August 27.
Simmonds picked up an assist and racked up seven PIM in Sunday's loss to the Ducks.
Quite the eventful night for Simmonds, who set up a Travis Konecny goal, lost his jersey and shirt during a fight with Kevin Bieksa and was denied by John Gibson in the shootout. The feisty winger remains a hugely valuable fantasy asset due to his 17 goals, 67 PIM and consistent power-play production. Make sure you keep riding the Wayne Train in your fantasy league as his multi-category production makes him one of the best all-around fantasy options.
But Hackley pocketed the pensioners’ cash as well as money meant to support the taxpayer-funded centre, taking more than £8,000.
The thefts at Back O’Th Moss Community Centre went on for nearly two years and an investigation was launched. His crimes forced the centre to close and an innocent colleague fled the area after she was accused of being the thief.
Hackley, who admitted fraud, theft and false accounting from August 2014 to February 2016, will be sentenced at Manchester Crown Court next month.
Manchester magistrates court was told a police investigation into the centre’s finances was launched after Hackley, from Bolton, disappeared.
A Magnitude of 6.2 earthquake hits southeastern Iran in Kerman province on Tuesday.
However, there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties in the quake, which hit at a depth of 57 km.
Local officials had not gathered information on possible deaths or injuries from the quake, which was near the town of Hejdak, according to state TV.
Iran is prone to near-daily quakes as it sits on major fault lines.
In 2003, a 6.6-magnitude quake flattened the historic city of Bam, killing 26,000 people.
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Free-housing hokum A new Queens development is expected to get the City Council’s final blessing today. The question now is: Even with the council’s approval, can the builder afford to build it?...
New York's greedy progressives City Council members are poised to OK a plan for 1,700 new apartments in Queens, called Astoria Cove, after a deal Wednesday succeeded in squeezing the developer for new concessions....
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VANCOUVER -- Police say four people were taken to hospital after a car crash in east Vancouver as police investigated two bank robberies.
Const. Jason Doucette says none of those who were injured were involved in the alleged bank robberies, describing them as "innocent civilians."
The four people, who were in the same vehicle, were taken to hospital with what's believed to be minor injuries.
Doucette says officers received reports of robberies at two separate banks within 30 minutes on Saturday afternoon.
He says a Porsche Cayenne that police believe was driven by the suspects crashed at an intersection near the location of the second robbery, minutes after it was reported.
The crash involved four vehicles.
Doucette says officers blocked in the Porsche and a man and a woman were arrested.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Kansas City Chiefs began their offseason training program on Monday. Defensive tackle Chris Jones spent his entire rookie season learning under the wing of Dontari Poe, but Poe isn't around anymore, which begs the question: Who's going to get the ball in the "hungry pig right" goal-line formations?
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BOSTON (AP) — A Massachusetts man who vanished after attending a Boston Celtics game more than two weeks ago has been found dead in a river.
State police say they pulled the body from the Charles River on Sunday night after a passer-by spotted it. Police on Monday confirmed it was that of 23-year-old Michael Kelleher, of Southborough.
Kelleher’s parents said in a statement: “Michael was claimed by the Charles River the night of his disappearance. At 8:00 this morning, the river gave him back to us.”
His parents also thanked everyone who helped in the search.
Kelleher was last seen March 29 after attending a Celtics game with a friend.
The cause of death remains under investigation.
The Yad Vashem Holocaust Remembrance Center in Jerusalem said on Monday that it is "very concerned by the images, hateful rhetoric, and subsequent violence emanating from yesterday's (13 August 2017) rally in Charlottesville, Virginia."
Yad Vashem explained, "In our post-Holocaust global society, there is no room for racism or antisemitism. The anti-Jewish ideology of the Nazis was a precursor to the eventual murderous policy and extermination of six million Jews. These images are yet another reminder that we must remain vigilant about educating the public regarding hatred and xenophobia." The statement concluded, "Yad Vashem is determined to continue raising public awareness on this topic through its vast educational and commemorative activities. The memory of the Holocaust – and its meanings today – is more relevant than ever to our society worldwide."
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President Donald Trump looks at members of the audience during his remarks at a Salute to Service charity dinner in conjunction with the PGA Tour's Greenbrier Classic at The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, W.Va., Tuesday, July 3, 2018. Trump celebrated active-duty service members and veterans during a military tribute Tuesday on the eve of Independence Day. Chris Jackson AP Photo
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Target Corp:
* Target to acquire grand junction to expand and improve delivery services for guests
* Target Corp - ‍announced it has agreed to acquire grand junction, a transportation technology company​
* Target Corp - ‍upon deal close, grand junction's employees will become target team members​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Feb 13 Hengdeli Holdings Ltd
* Company expects to record a loss attributable to its equity shareholders of approximately RMB322 million during FY
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Opiant Pharmaceuticals Inc. surged the most since December after President Donald Trump said drug companies would provide free Narcan, a product used to help combat overdoses, to schools in an attempt to fight the opioid crisis.
Opiant makes Narcan and licenses it to Adapt Pharma Inc., which won praise from Trump during a speech at a community college in Manchester, New Hampshire.
Trump invited an Adapt executive to join him on stage and discuss the charitable program. Santa Monica, California-based Opiant jumped 28 percent to $26.34 at the close in New York. The company’s market value was $42.7 million as of March 16.
Federal officials knew a disgruntled ex-government worker might try to harm people at his former Manhattan office before he shot dead a security guard there, the victim’s widow claims in a lawsuit.
Kevin Downing was angry about his 1999 termination from the Department of Labor and was a “well-known danger” to staffers at the department’s 201 Varick St. ­offices long before he killed ­Idrissa Camara on Aug. 21, 2015, according to the Manhattan federal suit filed by Ayana Simmons.
“This was a situation where the US government fell down on the job,” said Simmons’ lawyer, ­Andrew Celli.
A department spokesperson declined to comment.
UFC Rankings: Darren Till's name has soared up the welterweight rankings
The UFC rankings have been updated, and there’s been plenty of movement in the welterweight, middleweight and heavyweight divisions.
Following his unanimous decision victory over Stephen Thompson, Darren Till’s name has soared up the welterweight rankings.
The Liverpool native is now the No.2 ranked welterweight having leapfrogged Demian Maia, Kamaru Usman, Robbie Lawler, Colby Covington and Thompson.
Former UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos is now the No.1 ranked welterweight.
BEIJING (AP) — Japanese retailer Muji has been ordered by Chinese authorities to destroy a catalog with a map that Beijing complained mislabels Taiwan and omits disputed islands, joining a string of companies rebuked for commercial materials that fail to reflect China's territorial claims.
The national surveying administration complained the map showing locations of Muji stores in a furniture catalog distributed in the southwestern city of Chongqing failed to show the Diaoyu Islands. The agency said the map contained "serious errors" in regard to Taiwan, which Beijing claims as its territory, but gave no details.
The agency said Muji was ordered to recall and destroy the catalogs.
Earlier, Chinese regulators ordered hotel keeper Marriott, fashion brand Zara and other companies to overhaul websites that showed Taiwan and Hong Kong as separate countries.
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LONDON, April 24 (Reuters) - Britain’s finance ministry said on Tuesday it fully supported a government proposal to toughen up gambling rules, saying reports that it was worried about losing tax revenues were speculative.
Shares in bookmakers including William Hill, GVC Holdings and Paddy Power Betfair, fell sharply on Tuesday after newspaper reports said the government would cut the maximum stake on lucrative fixed-odds betting terminals to 2 pounds, the steepest cut under consideration.
But The Times newspaper said Britain’s finance minister Philip Hammond was opposed to the changes because he was worried about a loss in tax revenue.
“We are fully supportive of DCMS’s (Department of Culture, Media and Sport) work to ensure the UK’s gambling regime continues to balance the needs of vulnerable people, consumers who gamble responsibly and those who work in this sector,” a Treasury spokeswoman said.
“Any speculation on gambling taxes is just that.” (Reporting by Paul Sandle)
Alice Guy-Blaché (1873–1968) was an early female filmmaker who was smashing the glass ceiling in film over a century ago, making strides in a still-young industry dominated by men.
Catherine Stratton celebrates her impressive legacy in this Fandor Keyframe video. Guy-Blaché wrote, directed, or produced more than 1,000 films, of which 350 survive. She may have made the first narrative film in 1896's The Cabbage Fairy, featuring the titular sprite as she picks babies from a cabbage patch (like the Cabbage Patch Kids, but a century ago).
Rome, July 4 - The Carabinieri police's NAS health division said Wednesday that it seized over 100 tonnes of 'organic food' that failed to meet legal requirements following 186 checks conducted in March and May. The health cops said around 1,500 packages of food were found to be unfit for sale for reasons linked to labelling, hygiene and sell-by dates, among others. They found irregularities at 31 businesses and retail outlets and uncovered 49 regulation breaches for fines totalling 55,000 euros.
Hope you are having a WoNdErFuL FoUrTh!! I know we are at the annual Fourth of July celebration on the Green in Cashiers NC
John one of our models in Savannah in my sketchbook. His hat is really a bit too high on his head. Oops.
Sketch 2 of John but more importantly his adorable Jack Russell Jedi. What a great dog!! And the hat drawing went much better.
Sketch for 1.
The sketch 2 with notes on how
To paint it.
Painted with my Charles Reid /Holbein Metal palette. In my stillman and birn beta I think.
Margaret playing with her grandkids in the WNC mountains. XOXOXO
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Timothy Lee Vidal, an instructor at Tiger Rock Martial Arts on Virginia Parkway, was arrested April 5 after one of his students told her mom that Vidal had taken her to a Holiday Inn in Allen to have sex with her. He was booked into the Collin County Jail on $75,000 bond.
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A man in his 40s who was pulled from a burning house in western Sydney is fighting for life with severe burns after two council workers who raised the alarm tried in vain to break into the residence.
The two workers used their truck to break down a fence to access the yard after spotting the Seven Hills house on fire at 6.20am on Wednesday.
They could not enter the home due to the intense smoke and heat, but firefighters were able to get inside and pull out a 41-year-old disabled man who was on the floor in a back room, police said.
He was carried to safety and treated at the scene before being taken to Concord Hospital in a critical but stable condition, suffering burns and smoke inhalation.
The man was rescued "within seconds of being in a situation of serious peril," said Fire & Rescue NSW Inspector Kernin Lambert.
April 28 OLVI OYJ:
* Q1 NET SALES EUR 71.2 MILLION VERSUS EUR 62.2 MILLION YEAR AGO
* Q1 OPERATING PROFIT EUR 6.2 MILLION VERSUS EUR 4.4 MILLION YEAR AGO
* RETAINS OUTLOOK FOR 2017 PRESENTED IN CONNECTION WITH DISCLOSURE OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR 2016
* ESTIMATES THAT GROUP'S SALES VOLUME AND NET SALES FOR 2017 WILL INCREASE SLIGHTLY COMPARED TO PREVIOUS YEAR
* OPERATING PROFIT FOR 2017 IS ESTIMATED TO BE ON A PAR WITH PREVIOUS YEAR. Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
Incoming press secretary Sean Spicer tells Morning Joe panel that President-elect Trump gets the President’s Daily Brief three times per week and a briefing from his national security team daily.
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May 2 Makemytrip Ltd
* Makemytrip Limited announces $330 million equity financing
* Makemytrip Ltd - company will issue 4.6 million ordinary shares in aggregate to investors at a price of $36 per ordinary share
* Makemytrip Ltd - proceeds from transactions will be used to fund business expansion, strategic investments, technology, product development, marketing, promotions
* Makemytrip Ltd - Makemytrip also entered into share purchase agreements with MIH for 3.7 million class B shares at a price of $36 per class B share
* Makemytrip - also entered into share purchase agreement with ctrip.com international where co will issue 916,666 shares to Ctrip at $36/ordinary share Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Gallery 2622 is proud to exhibit the artwork of Jake Nordstrum titled "Of Shapes and Figures." The opening reception is the "First Friday" on March 3 from 6-9PM. His abstract paintings influenced by Picasso and Pollock are pained with both oil and acrylic on canvas and paper. All work is for sale, view while enjoying a snack and beverage at 2622 N Wauwatosa Avenue, Wauwatosa 53213. Just south of Center Street on 76th. 414-257-2622
Abia Warriors head coach Abdullahi Biffo is disappointed over his side's 2-0 defeat against Kano Pillars, noting that their game plan failed them.
Goals from Nwagua Nyima and Rabiu Ali ended the Umuahia based side five-match unbeaten run at the Sani Abacha Stadium on Sunday.
And the former Niger Tornadoes man is already looking beyond their loss and has shifted focus on Sunday's showdown with MFM in Umuahia.
"This was not what we planned for Our game plan failed us in the first half but we came into the second half very strong but the damage was already done," Biffo told media.
"The tactics we adopted did not work for us and we performed poorly in the first half. We were unlucky because we had some clear cut chances to come back into the game but we couldn't make them count.
"We have to blame ourselves for the poor performance but we will go back home and correct our lapses ahead of Sunday's game. We have to put this game behind us and focus on our next game at home against MFM FC."
Malaysia's newly elected Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad attends a news conference in Menara Yayasan Selangor, Pataling Jaya Thomson Reuters KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said on Wednesday that the search for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 that ended this week with no trace found may be resumed if new evidence comes to light.
"We have to come to a stage where we cannot keep searching for something we cannot find," Mahathir told a news conference.
"If we find any new information, we may resume the search," he said.
Flight MH370, carrying 239 people, vanished on a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing on March 8, 2014, becoming one of the world's greatest aviation mysteries.
A privately funded underwater search for the missing jet ended on Tuesday.
(Reporting by Rozanna Latiff; Writing by Praveen Menon; Editing by Robert Birsel)
The dual prospects of a Donald Trump presidency and further interest-rate increases lifted banks’ shares in the closing weeks of 2016. This year will reveal whether a new economic order will actually emerge, and boost banks’ businesses with it.
The outcome is crucial for both broader markets and the nation’s outlook for growth. Financial stocks are a big part of the S&P 500, and banks’ ability and willingness to lend could prove...
Seventeen immigrants were rescued from a stifling tractor-trailer in Texas on Sunday after being locked inside for as many as eight hours.
A Ravalli County man faces six felony charges in connection to a burglary earlier this month at a Corvallis church.
The incident happened Corvallis United Methodist Church during the night of March 3 or early morning of March 4.
Matthew McClune, 25, is charged with burglary, desecration of a place of worship, forgery, criminal mischief and two counts of theft.
The Ravalli County Sheriff says he made his first appearance in district court on Monday afternoon upon his arrest on Friday.
Court documents reveal several acts of vandalism, including torn bibles and the letters '666' written on the walls.
McClune allegedly broke into a safe and stole checks, a computer and a stereo.
Court documents state that investigators were able to track him down when he tried to cash a stolen check.
McClune is expected to make his next court appearance at the end of the month.
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP)  A Southwest Airlines jet made an emergency landing in California following reports that a passenger lit up a cigarette in a bathroom.
Southwest says Flight 1250 from Los Angeles to San Francisco was diverted Wednesday.
The plane landed safely at San Jose Mineta International Airport, about 50 miles (80 kilometers) south of San Francisco.
The airline says the passenger accused of smoking was turned over to law enforcement.
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Two Medal of Honor recipients who gave their lives to save their comrades will be inducted this year into the Oklahoma Military Hall of Fame. Inductees are Specialist 4 Edward Allen DeVore Jr., a Henryetta native, and Staff Sgt.
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The 50-year-old Never Gonna Give You Up singer is working with a Danish brewery to create a fruity pilsner lager. The singer, whose was number 1 in 25 countries in 1987 when his first hit came out, said he was a big beer lover and just needed a name for his new ale.
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Meghan and Harry would be staying in this romantic hideaway
The Bunderim House, the residence tipped to host the Duke and Duchess of Sussex during their October trip for the Invictus Games, was previously enjoyed by Duke of Gloucester in 1934.
Nestled in 6,315 square metres of luxurious gardens, Bunderim House boasts stunning views overlooking the Maroochy coast and river valley.
The heritage-listed five bedroom, four bathroom home on the Sunshine Coast in southern Queensland is on the highest point of the northern slope of Mount Bunderim and is full of luxury features.
It has a built-in bar and commercial wine fridge, a large resort-style pool and spa, games room and a five-vehicle garage.
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Peak: Secrets from the New Science of Expertise by Anders Ericsson A brief summary of notes I jotted down and compiled on the quick for future reminders: Really appreciative once again how in one book, one can learn an author’s findings (what and how they want to share it) from a lifetime (in this case)…
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Police and emergency personnel are seen near the scene where House Majority Whip Steve Scalise of La. was shot during a Congressional baseball practice in Alexandria, Va., Wednesday, June 14, 2017.
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'White' gunman shoots House Majority leader Steve Scalise and at at least four others as he fires up to 100 shots in 'targeted attack' on Republicans at early morning Congressional baseball practice 'You're still alive because I can't afford a hit man': Wife's chilling text to the mistress of Texas principal who 'blew his brains out' after he admitted affair Thousands more U.S. soldiers may be headed to Afghanistan after Mattis says America is 'not winning' and Trump gives him the power to set troop levels 'Nobody on the top three floors survived': Six dead and dozens missing as massive blaze 'sparked by faulty fridge' engulfs 27-story London tower block: Residents hurl themselves from windows while others make ropes from sheets Miracle as a baby dropped from the tenth floor of blazing tower block is CAUGHT by a man who ran forward from crowds underneath to grab it into his arms 'I saw a ... (more)
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Fantasy sport regulation bill resurfaces in N Carolina House
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Some North Carolina House members are trying to revive a bill to regulate the fantasy sports industry in the state a year after a committee refused to approve it.
The measure resurfaced Wednesday in a different House committee, with supporters repeating it would provide consumer protections to those paying to participate in the online games and prevent industry abuses.
Committee members were divided on the measure, with some fearing it would widen legalized gambling beyond the state-run lottery and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians casino. Bill sponsor Rep. Jason Saine of Lincolnton says fantasy sports don't meet the state's gambling definition because it involves players' skill.
Saine and other sponsors withdrew the bill when the committee amended it to create a state Gaming Commission to regulate fantasy sports.
Over 7,000 households are in dire need of humanitarian assistance in Manyo County, Fashoda State, according to an official.
County commissioner Oyath Ochol says the households are mainly returnees from the Sudan, who fled their homes due by insecurity following the outbreak of the conflict in 2013.
“As I’m talking to you now, we are in dire need of food; we need medical supplies; and clean drinking water,” Mr Ochol told Eye Radio.
He attributed the situation to absence of humanitarian groups in the area.
He added: “There is nothing that can help these people since NGOs have suspended their activities due to insecurity.”
Copper gains
Sydney/Melbourne: London copper held overnight gains on Friday amid holiday-thinned trading in Asia, but prices were curbed by a strong U.S. dollar.
Three-month copper on the London Metal Exchange was steady at $6,698 a tonne by 0100 GMT. The contract finished Thursday 2.7-percent firmer, its highest close in nearly a month. "The stronger dollar is keeping things steady at the moment," said a trader in Perth, declining to be identified as he was not authorised to speak with media.
Trading on the Shanghai Futures Exchange resumes Monday following a week-long public holiday in China. Putting pressure on copper and other commodities, the dollar climbed to a seven-week high versus a currency basket, making dollar-priced metals costlier for non-U.S. investors. Zinc rebounded to again trade close to 10-year highs hit this week on strong demand from China.
Veteran Journalist Gwen Lister says the late Andimba Toivo ya Toivo is an 'unsung' hero, who deserves befitting recognition. Lister has written about ya Toivo's political activism since the early 70's.
Gardaí have appealed for the public's help to find missing Cork woman Deirdre Aherne.
The 35-year-old was last seen yesterday evening at around 5pm.
She is described as being 5' 3", slim build, with long brown, blonde hair.
When last seen she was wearing a black fleece sheepskin jacket, black leggings, and a wine-coloured top.
Anyone who has seen Deirdre or who can assist in locating her is asked to contact Bishopstown Garda Station on (021) 462 4500 or any Garda Station.
- Digital desk
Police are looking for a suspect in an armed robber that took place early Monday morning, August 14, 2017. Around 3:13 a.m. police were called to the Circle K Gas Station, located at 2210 Locust St. Police say the suspect had what looked like a handgun during the robbery.
He is described as a male, around 5'6", slim build, wearing gray colored pants and a black colored coat.
Anyone with information is asked to call Sterling Police at 815-632-6640 of Whiteside Crimestoppers at 815-625-7876.
Stay tuned to KWQC-TV6 and kwqc.com for updates as we receive them.
MEXICO CITY — Authorities have arrested a former governor of a Mexican border state on corruption charges.
Javier Castro Ormaechea, Tamaulipas state's anti-corruption prosecutor, says that ex-Gov. Eugenio Hernandez Flores was arrested Friday in the state capital of Victoria.
Hernandez faces charges for misuse of public funds and use of illicit funds related to the acquisition of about 4,000 acres (1,600 hectares) in the port city of Altamira. Hernandez served as governor until 2010.
As early as January 2012, Mexican prosecutors said they were investigating public officials in Tamaulipas. Hernandez and two other ex-governors from the same party acknowledged then they were subjects of the probe, but denied wrongdoing.
Castro declined to provide more details about the ongoing investigation.
PARIS: A car smashed into a pizza restaurant east of Paris late Monday (Aug 14), killing an eight-year-old girl and badly injuring six other people, the police said, adding that the driver had been arrested.
Investigators believe the act was "deliberate ... but apparently has no connection with a terrorist act," the public prosecutor's office in the town of Meaux said.
France has suffered a string of terror-related attacks, including the use of cars as weapons.
On Aug 9, six soldiers were injured after they were hit by a rented BMW in a western Paris suburb.
The suspect, a 36-year-old Algerian man, was later shot and wounded after a dramatic motorway chase.
It's the big debut for Aubameyang, following his £57m move from Borussia Dortmund.
Arsene Wenger will hope the Gabonese striker will inject some much-needed life into a flagging Gunners season.
Sam Allardyce sides will always defend resolutely, with a point undoubtedly a good result at the Emirates.
Can Aubameyang rediscover that magic alongside Henrikh Mkhitaryan that was such a joy to watch at the Westfalenstadion.
Mesut Ozil, fresh from a new deal, will also look for signs that he has made the right decision in committing his future.
We'll have all the action live, pictures, reaction - keep it Mirror Football.
Arsenal XI: Cech, Bellerin, Koscielny, Mustafi, Monreal, Ramsey, Xhaka, Iwobi, Ozil, Mkhitaryan, Aubameyang
Arsenal subs: Ospina, Chambers, Kolasinac, Maitland-Niles, Elneny, Wilshere, Lacazette
Everton XI: Pickford, Kenny, Keane, Williams, Mangala, Martina, Schneiderlin, Gueye, Walcott, Bolasie, Niasse
Everton subs: Joel, Rooney, Tosun, Sigurdsson, Davies, Calvert-Lewin, Holgate
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2017-01-02
Aki and son
Update: Ghbase.com has learned that, the baby in the picture is not actually his own but his niece.
Chinedu Ikedieze who is popularly known as Aki to most Ghanaians for their popular movie ‘Aki & Popor’ which became such a great hit in Ghana some years ago, has been blessed with a beautiful child.
Aki who is also one of the lead character in the hit African sitcom ‘The Johnsons’ took to his Instagram to make the announcement. He has been married to his wife Nneoma Nwaijah since 2011 and this baby is their first child.
“UNTO US A CHILD IS BORN“– He wrote on his Instagram account with a photo attachment of the baby.
It must be such a joyous moment for his family to be blessed with a baby on the first day of January.
Cardi B got her husband Offset out of a motoring ticket earlier this week after she FaceTimed the police officer and agreed to have her picture with him.
The 'Bodak Yellow' hitmaker intervened when the Migos rapper was stopped by cops on Monday (02.07.18) by speaking to the policeman via video message and helping to diffuse the situation.
Taking to his Twitter account, the 26-year-old rapper said: "W H E N G O D S H O W S Y O U N O B I T C H C O M P A R E S !!!!!!! Just got let go on a pull over for a FaceTime pic with my wife (SHES THE BEST) (sic)."
This isn't the first time the 25-year-old beauty has stuck up for her husband - whom she secretly married last year - when it comes to problems on the road as she took to her Twitter account last month to confirm that Offset had been involved in a car crash in Atlanta but insisted it wasn't his fault because there was a "crackhead" on the road.
Melania Trump is wearing a big hat, but don't you dare compare her to Beyoncé.
The president and First Lady greeted their French counterparts with a sensual ceremony that had plenty of PDA...between President Trump and President Macron.
Pres Trump gets another kiss on the cheek as he welcomes Pres Macron to the WH. pic.twitter.com/KsVgF2eqzB — Mark Knoller (@markknoller) April 24, 2018
The real star of the show, however, wasn't a human, but a hat. Melania's statement chapeau became the talk of Twitter, as people wondered what kind of wide-brimmed statement the First Lady was trying to make.
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People wondered if she was going for a Beyoncé look, trying to copy the woman who really run the world.
getting some serious Beyoncé Formation vibes from Melania's hat this morning pic.twitter.com/9yp9X8isAt — Niccole (@niccoleinDC) April 24, 2018
CBS News went with the Beyoncé angle, and people were NOT impressed.
– Above is a new promo for The Mae Young Classic. There will be a “Bracketology” preview special that premieres on the WWE Network after SummerSlam goes off the air next Sunday before the first 4 episodes, featuring the first round, will be made available after next Monday’s RAW goes off the air.
– WWE taped the following matches Monday night in Boston for this week’s Main Event episode:
* Kalisto vs. Curt Hawkins
* Lince Dorado and Gran Metalik vs. Ariya Daivari and Drew Gulak
– As noted, WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair underwent surgery earlier today after being admitted into an intensive care unit of a local hospital on Saturday. You can read our latest update on Flair’s condition at this link as his manager noted that The Nature Boy still has a long road ahead of him. Michael Cole, Corey Graves and WWE Hall of Famer Booker T sent well wishes to Flair during tonight’s RAW in Boston, as seen below. Cole noted that Flair’s surgery was a success but he is “not out of the woods yet.”
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Sen. Joe Manchi, D-W.Va., speaks to students at Central Catholic High School in Wheeling Feb. 2 during Catholic Schools Week.
Iafallo agreed to terms on an entry-level contract with the Kings on Monday, The Buffalo News reports.
Iafallo, an undrafted player, recently wrapped up a four-year career with the University of Minnesota-Duluth, which was capped off by a trip to the 2017 NCAA Men's Ice Hockey Finals. In his senior season with the Bulldogs, the center notched 51 points in 42 outings, including a plus-22 rating. The 23-year-old will likely report to AHL Ontario which is set to kick off the opening round of the Calder Cup playoffs.
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese telecommunications, internet and solar company SoftBank Group Corp. is buying U.S. investment company Fortress Investment Group for $3.3 billion.
The deal was announced by both sides Wednesday. New York-based Fortress, which manages global investments, said its senior professionals will stay to keep up its fund performance.
Tokyo-based SoftBank has been aggressive in global acquisitions. Chief Executive Masayoshi Son was recently seen with President Donald Trump, who praised his promise to invest and create jobs in the U.S.
SoftBank owns the U.S. wireless company Sprint Corp. and Britain’s ARM Holdings. ARM is known as an innovator in the “internet of things,” and in technology used in smartphones.
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It has set up a $25 billion private fund for technology investments that it says may grow to $100 billion.
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Panelists at Facebook Roundtable on Fake News at the Internet Freedom Forum
Premium Times Centre for Investigative Journalism (PTCIJ) is set to launch a partnership with the Paradigm Initiative on Dubawa, its fact-checking arm.
The launch will be done at the ongoing Internet Freedom Forum (IFF) in Abuja, which PREMIUM TIMES is a partner.
The founder of Paradigm Initiative, Gbenga Sean, described the partnership as a means to enhance the combat against fake news towards and during the 2019 election.
He also described the Dubawa project as a proactive one that ensures fake news do not become excuse for internet shutdown.
The IFF aims to bring to the fore global issues around internet rights especially in Africa.
The forum brings together civil society, technology companies, the government, peope in the academia among others, to discuss solutions to internet related global issues.
The Saddleback Valley Christian boys swimming and diving team today was named a CIF State Academics Team Champion for the 2016-17 school year.
The team had a cumulative grade-point average of 3.77, the highest figure among all swimming and diving teams in CIF State athletics.
Saddleback Valley Christian will receive a banner, which can be displayed in the school’s gymnasium or elsewhere on campus, recognizing the achievement.
TONASKET – Tonasket City Council members approved a budget amendment to include city pool wages at their regular meeting Tuesday, May 22.
Lifeguards will earn $11...
Reading FC can move into the top half of the table if they see off Cardiff City on Monday night.
The pair meet in what is set to be an entertaining clash at Madejski Stadium between two in-form sides.
Royals have lost just once in their past seven games while the Bluebirds are on a four-game winning streak.
Kick-off is at 8pm and reporter Jonathan Low will be providing live coverage of the match with all of the build-up starting at 6pm.
Stay tuned to the live blog below for all the build-up, followed by text commentary and post-match reaction.
Don't forget you can keep track of all the Reading FC news on the getreading website and through Jonathan Low's Twitter account @jonathanl50.
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Eight members of Grantham United Flying Club sent 194 birds in their race from Newbury.
The first two birds home were those of J. Ramm.
Results: 1 J. Ramm 1415, 2 J. Ramm 1373, 3 D. Parker and son and Rogerson 1371, 4 J. Ramm 1369, 5 D. Parker and son and Rogerson 1357, 6 D. Parker and son and Rogerson 1356, 7 Mr and Mrs L. Gilbert 1355, 8 C. Creighton 1355, 9 D. Parker and son and Rogerson 1348, 10 J. Ablitt 1325, 11 A. J. Gillbard 1261, 12 K. Holllingsworth 1220, 13 J. Rayson 1143.
Opponents seek to keep drug price cap initiative off ballot
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — A group opposing a South Dakota ballot question that would cap the price state agencies could pay for prescription drugs has filed a legal challenge seeking to keep the measure off the November ballot.
A court hearing is scheduled starting Aug. 1. South Dakotans Against the Deceptive Rx Ballot Issue has challenged the validity of thousands of signatures submitted to put Initiated Measure 26 before voters, saying supporters didn't turn in enough to appear on the ballot.
Initiative supporter Drey Samuelson tells South Dakota Public Broadcasting that backers are "confident this is just another tactic they're using to try and delay the inevitable."
The plan — adapted from an Ohio measure voters rejected in 2017 — would prohibit state agencies from paying more than the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for prescription drugs.
MAYS LANDING, N.J. (AP) — Police in the New Jersey municipality of Pleasantville just outside of Atlantic City are investigating the second shooting death in a little more than a week.
The Atlantic County prosecutor’s office says 30-year-old Raphael Terrigino was found shot in his car shortly before 8 a.m. Friday.
The Press of Atlantic City reports that a homeowner said he heard the sound of glass shattering at about 9 p.m. Thursday and saw the red sedan and a dark car behind it. The resident said he checked the sedan when he saw it still there Friday morning and saw a body slumped over in the driver’s seat.
Police said earlier that that 33-year-old Tywan Bailey was shot at about 2 a.m. on Jan. 25. No arrests have been reported in that case.
These two country music celebrities were sharing a drink at Cactus Club today.
One Drink Ago is a new single being performed by Langley’s own Dallas Smith and Canadian country music superstar Terri Clark.
Word isn’t out yet as to when it will be released, but the duo got together today at the Cactus Club Cafe in Langley to celebrate the partnership and discuss “our upcoming single and how excited we are for everyone to hear it,” said Smith of Walnut Grove.
While Smith shared news on Instagram, Clark was tweeting out.
Having lunch and celebrating the upcoming release of our brand new duet #onedrinkago #excited… https://t.co/7yTFsXnfqt — Terri Clark (@TerriClarkMusic) March 19, 2018
• Stay tuned to the Langley Advance for more
Fisherman in court for stealing from health centre
A Buccoo man charged with breaking into the Bethel Health Centre and stealing cleaning supplies, juice and a television, among other things, has appeared before a Scarborough magistrate.
Devon “Black Boy” Roachford, a 36-year-old fisherman, of Chance Street, Buccoo, appeared before Magistrate Brian Debideen on Monday, charged with office breaking and larceny.
He was denied bail and will return to court on July 30.
Roachford is alleged to have broken into the health centre at Simon Lawrence Trace, on May 25, and stole two bottles of dishwashing liquid, 22 packs of garbage bags, 12 boxes of orange juice, 10 packs of biscuits, a television and DVD player.
The health centre falls under the purview of the Tobago Regional Health Authority.
Roachford was arrested and charged by PC Anil Bharat, of the Old Grange Police Station, last week Thursday, after a search warrant was executed at his home.
Investigations were supervised by acting Sgt Glenville Wilson.
Kendall Jenner gets ready to play a round of charades during an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Tuesday (February 14) in New York City.
The 21-year-old model teamed up with Jimmy and she faced off against actor Charlie Day and announcer Steve Higgins.
PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Kendall Jenner
Kendall had to act out charades for the song “Hit Me Baby One More Time” and things didn’t go too well for her!
Watch the video below to see who wins.
Charades with Charlie Day and Kendall Jenner
FYI: Kendall is wearing a Chanel outfit.
Ernest Hemingway was born in Oak Park, Illinois, but often spent summers in Michigan with his family.
The Hemingway family cottage was built by Ernest's father in 1904, where Ernest spent most of his summers until the age of 21.
Windemere is a one-story cottage nestled in the trees on the shore of Walloon Lake.
It was here that Hemingway first developed his interest in outdoor activities like hunting and fishing, which played an important role in his fiction.
Hemingway's time in northern Michigan inspired many of his short stories, including "The Three Day Blow," "The End of Something," and "The Big Two-Hearted River."
The cottage was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1968, and a Michigan Historic Site in 1975.
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SAN LEANDRO (CBS SF) — An overnight shooting has forced the shutdown of all southbound lanes of Highway 880 near San Leandro early Monday and left a driver in critical condition with gunshot wounds, authorities said.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the shooting took place around 2:30 a.m. on 880 at Lewelling Boulevard in San Leandro.
CHP said a white vehicle pulled up to another vehicle and opened fire. The driver of that vehicle was taken to the hospital and was in critical condition.
There was no description immediately available of the shooter’s vehicle.
All southbound lanes were closed due to the investigation.
The CHP was forced to divert traffic off the highway and onto Lewelling Boulevard.
Further details were not immediately available.
(AP) – Walmart is offering its employees a new perk: affordable access to a college degree. America’s largest private employer, which in the past has helped its workers get their high school or equivalency degree, hopes the new benefit will help it recruit and retain higher quality entry-level employees in a tight U.S. labor market.
The company is teaming up with Denver-based startup Guild Education to offer employees the chance to obtain a bachelor’s degree in business or supply-chain management. It will cost a dollar a day at one of three non-profit universities with online programs that have had success working with adult learners: the University of Florida, Brandman University and Bellevue University. It plans to eventually expand to more types of degrees.
Police say a man found dead in a parking lot outside the Indianapolis Motor Speedway was from Illinois. (Source: Raycom Media)
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Police say a man found dead in a parking lot outside the Indianapolis Motor Speedway was from Illinois.
The Speedway Police Department identified the man Tuesday as 38-year-old Adam Melchi of Plano, Illinois.
Police say his body was found in a tent Monday, a day after the Indianapolis 500.
The results of an autopsy have not yet been released. Police say they don't believe the death to be suspicious in nature.
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Former Eastern Cape Education MEC Mahlubandile Qwase has been announced as the new acting head for the provincial department Public Works.
This came after the expiry of the five-year contract of former HOD Advocate James Mlawu.
Until recently Qwase was the deputy director general in the Premier's office.
Public Works spokeswoman Vuyokazi Mbanjwa said the department was happy that Qwase would bring a wealth of experience to the department "as he has worked in several departments in very strategic positions".
In his first address to the top management of the department, Qwase said: “We must have a shared vision, a vision shared by everyone from management to every staff member (that) will see movement in taking the department to greater heights”.
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An elderly couple was tied up by four armed robbers during a home invasion early Wednesday in Irving, police said.
The masked intruders broke into the house in the 1000 block of Fouts Drive, near North Belt Line Road and West Pioneer Drive, Irving police spokesman James McLellan said.
The robbers bound the couple, assaulted the husband and ransacked the home before fleeing. It's unclear what they took or why they targeted the couple.
"Tying people up is not a random crime," McLellan said.
The wife was able to free herself and call 911 just before 4:10 a.m. Wednesday, he said.
Officers responded to the scene soon after and the husband was taken to a hospital.
It's unclear whether the wife was injured, but it doesn't appear that she needed to go to the hospital.
The wife is believed to be in her 70s and the husband might be in his early 80s, McLellan said.
The Waterford Township Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect involved in the theft of $46 from a Family Video cash drawer at 2399 W. Huron in Waterford about 11 a.m. on April 26.
Anyone with information is asked to call Waterford Police Detective Sergeant Bracali, 248-618-7524, or the anonymous tip line, 248-674-COPS.
Waterford police say the man, who is described as balding and in his 40s, asked the clerk to locate a movie for him. When she walked off to look for the video, he removed cash from the drawer, said he no longer wanted the movie, and left the store, according to police.
Police have charged a man after an investigation into reports of an aggressive dog walker in Midlothian.
A 43-year-old man has been charged after an inquiry to trace a male acting aggressively to members of the public while walking his dog in Loanhead.
A report will now be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.
Police would like to thank those who came forward with information to assist with the investigation.
May 3 Wpx Energy Inc
* Wpx Energy reports 1q 2017 results
* Q1 earnings per share $0.22
* Q1 earnings per share view $-0.17 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Qtrly oil and ngl sales of $209 million accounted for 83 percent of wpx's first-quarter 2017 total product revenues of $253 million
* Wpx energy inc - first-quarter oil volumes of 46,100 barrels per day
* Current production is approximately 55,000 bbl/d following startup of 14 new wells that began flowback in april.
* Wpx Energy Inc - permian midstream jv process on track with agreement expected midyear
* Wpx Energy Inc- total company production volumes of 90.0 mboe/d in first-quarter 2017 were up 1 percent versus. Fourth-Quarter 2016 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
× Transgender people can enlist in military in January
WASHINGTON —Despite opposition from the White House, the Pentagon says transgender people can enlist in the military beginning January 1.
The new policy reflects growing legal pressure on the issue and the difficult hurdles the federal government would have to cross to enforce President Donald Trump’s demand to ban transgender individuals from the military.
Two federal courts already have ruled against the ban.
Maj. David Eastburn said the enlistment of transgender recruits will start Jan. 1 and go on amid the legal battles.
The Department of Defense also is studying the issue.
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MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Tom Brady was intercepted twice by Xavien Howard and held without a third-down conversion Monday night, and the Miami Dolphins snapped the New England Patriots’ eight-game winning streak with a surprising 27-20 victory.
The Dolphins (6-7) were 11-point underdogs at home, but they kept the Patriots (10-3) from clinching their ninth consecutive AFC East title — at least for another week.
Brady went 24 for 43 for 233 yards and one touchdown. Miami sacked him twice and hit him five times, and held the Patriots to 25 yards rushing. New England was 0-for-11 on third down.
The Dolphins’ Jay Cutler threw for 263 yards and three scores, including two to Jarvis Landry. Kenyan Drake had 114 yards rushing and 79 receiving.
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Siblings Tory and Roscoe Brown sit on the back of Roscoe's Jeep at Compo Beach in Westport. The Browns started Two Oh Three, a line of branded gear for lovers of southern Connecticut, in 2014.
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YEREVAN, OCTOBER 6, ARMENPRESS. Russian TV released a footage which shows the murder of Armenian businessman Arsen Papazyan in downtown Moscow, Russia.
The footage shows that the killer waited outside the building for the businessman to exit, and fired several shots at him and fled on a bicycle. Papazyan died in the hospital.
Russian law enforcement agencies are investigating the murder.
NEWS YOU CAN USE: Here’s how often you should wash your bath towel: It’s not as clean and fresh as you think it is. “If there is odour coming from the towel, wherever there is odour, there are microbes growing so it should be washed.”
Wayne Elementary Boosters (WEB) is hosting a free-will donation dinner at the Open House on Monday, Aug. 14 from 5-7 p.m. in the elementary school cafeteria.
Those attending the open house are encouraged to visit the WEB table to order school t-shirts and hoodies or buy Lil’ Blue car decals and wall stickers. WEB now accepts credit cards.
For more info, visit the new, mobile-friendly website at www.wayneweb.org.
WEB has also announced that Bike to School Fridays officially kicks off at Wayne Elementary on Friday, Aug. 18. Wayne Elementary Boosters (WEB) encourages students to bike to school on their own or with parents, weather permitting, every Friday.
Students can use the bike racks on the north side of the school, which were donated by the Wayne Rotary Club.
"Remember to wear your helmets for safety, lock up your bike, and take your gear to class. Drivers, thank you for sharing the road with our student bikers!" said WEB member Sandy Brown.
An air search will be launched for two men who have gone missing in remote Western Australia while driving to Alice Springs.
Marcus Byers, 41, and Anthony "George" Hotker, 52, left Esperance on Saturday, and on Sunday told friends they were at Loongana on the Trans Access Road on their way north to the Blackstone Community.
An Australian Maritime Safety Authority aircraft will begin a search of the area on Thursday, and surrounding pastoral stations have been alerted, with WA police fearing the men may have become bogged following heavy rainfall in the area.
April 24 (Reuters) - CHECKMATE PHARMACEUTICALS:
* CHECKMATE PHARMACEUTICALS ANNOUNCES START OF PHASE 1B TRIAL OF CMP-001 IN COMBINATION WITH ANTI-PD-L1 IMMUNOTHERAPY IN ANTI-PD-1/PD-L1 RESISTANT ADVANCED NON-SMALL CELL LUNG CANCER Source text for Eikon: (Reuters.Briefs@thomsonreuters.com)
Dec 11 (Reuters) - 3M Co:
* 3M TO SELL SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF ITS COMMUNICATION MARKETS DIVISION
* 3M CO - DEAL FOR $900 MILLION
* 3M CO - ‍APPROXIMATELY 500 3M EMPLOYEES ARE EXPECTED TO JOIN CORNING UPON COMPLETION OF TRANSACTION​
* 3M CO - 3M EXPECTS TO REALIZE A GAIN OF APPROXIMATELY $0.40 PER SHARE FROM TRANSACTION, NET OF ACTIONS RELATED TO DIVESTITURE
* 3M CO SAYS HAS ENTERED INTO AGREEMENTS RELATED TO SALE OF SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF ITS COMMUNICATION MARKETS DIVISION TO CORNING INCORPORATED
* 3M CO - EXPECTS TO REALIZE A GAIN OF APPROXIMATELY $0.40 PER SHARE FROM DEAL, NET OF ACTIONS RELATED TO DIVESTITURE​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
On 06/14/2017, the Charlottesville Police Department arrested Stephen Dalton Baril for Rape and Forcible Sodomy Baril turned himself at the magistrate's office and was arrested without incident. Baril's arrest is related to an incident that occurred on 02/01/2017 in the City of Charlottesville.
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The South African National Civic Organisation (Sanco) in Keiskammahoek took to the streets today for a different reason than to burn tyres in protest of lack of services but to clean the streets that were dirtied during service delivery protests.
Sanco provincial secretary Tony Duba said the campaign, dubbed Kuluma Mhlali, was not just about complaining for services but for community members to work with government.
"Since the protests the Amahlati local municipality has not cleaned the streets and we felt that with government responding positively to our cries for service delivery, let us play our part and clean the streets," he said.
Duba said toilets had been delivered to wards 1, 10 and 11 adding that it was important for Sanco and the municipality to work together. This is a developing story.
Man found beaten to death in Austin alley: police
A man found unresponsive in an alley Wednesday night had been beaten to death in the Austin neighborhood, according to Chicago Police.
The man, in his late 30s, was found at 9:38 p.m. in an alley in the 5100 block of West Lake, police said. He had been struck in the head and chest with an unknown weapon and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office hasn’t released details about the death.
Area North detectives are conducting a homicide investigation.
CLEVELAND — Lavone Holland II scored 21 points and Drew McDonald scored 19 and Northern Kentucky beat Cleveland State convincingly 78-61 on Saturday.
Northern Kentucky (17-7, 10-2 Horizon League) raced to a 10-3 lead, the Roadrunners closed to a point with Kenny Carpenter’s back-to-back layup and jump shot, but Mason Faulkner responded with a layup and Tyler Sharpe made consecutive 3-pointers and the Norse’s lead went to 18-9. McDonald made back-to-back jumpers and Faulkner added another 3 and the lead was 14. Faulkner made all five of his 3s and scored all 14 of his points before intermission.
The Norse led 40-26 at the break before Cleveland State (6-19, 3-9) used an 8-4 spurt to close to 53-42 before McDonald’s layup and jumper extended Northern Kentucky’s lead to double digits for good. Tyler Sharpe added 12 points and the Norse shot 30 of 55 (54.5) from the field and 11 of 19 (58) from 3.
Carpenter and Tyree Appleby each scored 13 and Kasheem Thomas, 11 for the Vikings.
Christina Trevanion and James had started their Antiques Road Trip hunt in the Scottish Borders with a sixties Jaguar at their disposal.
The pair took the classic car towards auctions in Hamilton and Bolton.
However, at a crucial point in the auction, James abandoned Christina for a long toilet break.
Christina had hoped that some silver plated cutlery and a special candlestick would serve up a profit.
Voicing the show, Tim Wonnacott explained: “Christina’s candlestick is next, but James has had to visit the little boys’ room. Let’s not go in there!”
A popular South Yorkshire policeman known for his distinctive handlebar moustache and who was once immortalised in song has died at the age of 86.
Bill Harber was a familiar face in the streets of Barnsley town centre in the 1950s and 1960s, directing traffic and becoming a popular character due to his facial fuzz and friendly manner.
And the policeman even featured in the lyrics of a song by local entertainer and social historian Dave Cherry about the town's notorious Stairfoot Roundabout.
He said: "Bill was an iconic policeman who was on point duty in Barnsley town centre in the fifties and sixties.
"He had a unique handlebar moustache and was loved by everyone."
Bill, who was awarded the MBE following his retirement from the force in 1994, features in Dave's song Stairfoot Rarndabart, a charity tune which raised £25,000 for the Barnsley Hospice.
His daughter Jane Mabbeley described him as "an absolute gentleman."
A vote over a controversial zoning debate may be coming soon and it could have a big impact on students and residents in Mt. Pleasant.
The city is considering an ordinance that would shift some areas away from student housing and towards single family homes.
Under the proposal, each home would house a family or at the most “two non-related” people, targeting students with multiple roommates.
The plan would affect homes on University, Franklin and Lansing.
The area has 64 rental properties.
However, those existing student housing properties would only be affected in three instances - if the owner decides to change the living situation, if it goes unused for a full year, or if it gets damaged and has to be rebuilt as a single-family dwelling.
Supporters say the current ordinance is out of date and hasn't been revised since 1984.
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New York City has reopened its subways amid heightened city-wide security after a man with a pipe bomb strapped to him caused an explosion in an underground passageway in the Times Square area during the morning rush hour.
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CHICAGO (AP) — A Chicago masseuse is suing Marvel Comic’s Stan Lee, accusing him of inappropriate behavior during two massages in 2017.
Maria Carballo filed the lawsuit Monday seeking more than $50,000 in punitive damages and attorney fees from the 95-year-old comic book writer.
The Chicago Tribune reports that Lee’s attorney, Jonathan Freund, called the lawsuit “a shakedown” and says Lee denies the allegations.
Carballo also filed a complaint with Chicago police, who are investigating.
According to the complaint, Lee fondled himself during the first massage and moaned so much during the second that Carballo stopped the treatment. Lee stood up and angrily demanded Carballo keep massaging him.
The complaint also says Carballo was massaging Lee with her feet when he grabbed her foot and touched it to his genitals.
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Information from: Chicago Tribune, http://www.chicagotribune.com
United has already issued an apology, of course, for the assault of a 71-year-old man by a United employee. Apparently there was a ticket dispute between the man and a United customer service rep. In the surveillance video you can clearly see the employee step forward, and shove the man to the ground, knocking the poor man unconscious.
Shockingly, no one steps in, not even another employee. That poor man just lies there on the floor. Needless to say there’s another big law suit hitting United in the face…
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NAACP to honor students for anti-gun violence activism
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit NAACP branch will recognize students from about a half-dozen Detroit-area high schools for their activism, including participation in protests to end gun violence.
The civil rights organization will present the honor during the 63rd Annual Fight For Freedom Fund Dinner on May 6 at Cobo Center in Detroit.
Students also will present a tribute honoring the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and his work.
The dinner is the largest fundraiser by the Detroit branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. The organization says it draws 10,000 people each year.
U.S. Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey will deliver the keynote.
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People demonstrate as part of a 24-hour general strike against reforms linked to a third and final bailout got under way, in Athens
Demonstrators protest in central Athens during a 24-hour general strike
Demonstrators protest in central Athens during a 24-hour general strike
Demonstrators protest in central Athens during a 24-hour general strike
About Memory Way Cafe - Friern Barnet
Memory Way Cafes offer a warm and welcoming environment for informal social gatherings for people living with dementia together with their family carers. It is an opportunity for carers and people living with dementia to share stories or similar experiences over tea and cake and to seek support and advice from a social care professional. Carers and and those they care for enjoy activities and speakers together. The Cafe is informal, relaxed and offers a confidential environment.
New Roads woman cast on upcoming season of 'The Bachelor'
NEW ROADS- The new season of "The Bachelor" premieres early next year, and one of the contestants is a Louisiana native.
33-year-old Lauren Jarreau. of New Roads is a recent master's degree graduate, and has been chosen as one of the 29 bachelorettes.
The women will compete for the affection of Arie Luyendyk Jr., a 36-year-old race car driver.
The show is hosted by Chris Harrison, and is set to premiere Monday, Jan. 1 on ABC.
A letter to the editor by Lloyd Atkins
Four years ago, Justin Trudeau admitted to experimenting with marijuana.
This implies our selfie-addicted prime minister is an old hand at blowing smoke.
During the election, Trudeau made countless promises; one being that his marijuana program would create ‘high’ returns.
Although I have never seen the main door to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), I suspect our effervescent leader has had it painted ‘Sunny-Ways Green’.
I also suspect Justin and his staff spend half of their time in the PMO growing marijuana and the other half growing the national debt.
Furthermore, I suspect the potency of their plants is being constantly tested on a voluntary basis.
Whenever Trudeau announces a new federal initiative (such as the recent ham-fisted announcement about tax reform), I am reminded of a chart-topping song from 1956, especially the following line: ‘Don’t know what they’re doing but they laugh a lot behind the green door.’
Lloyd Atkins
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Kurt Vile joins us on the release day for his latest album, b'lieve i'm goin down, which was recorded in Los Angeles and Joshua Tree, among other locations. It's his most introspective, candid and confident release yet and we're happy to have the Philly rocker make his MBE debut.
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Ghian Wright: Recording Engineer
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Duncan Brode: Station engineer
Subtractive, Alex Pieros, Rob LaFond, Jon Bessire, Sean Dellorco, Grant Buckerfield: web video producers
Recorded at the Village Studios
Special thanks to Matador Records for making this session possible
Photo: Larry Hirshowitz
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Turkish Airlines announced Feb. 1 that Mehmet Akay will be taking over as the new Tokyo branch manager. Akay has experience working as the regional commercial manager in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, and the general manager for Southern and Western India.
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The one-day international series between West Indies and Afghanistan has finished all square after the third and final ODI was washed out.
Not a single ball was bowled due to persistent rain in St Lucia as the Windies and Afghanistan were forced to split the series 1-1 on Wednesday.
Touring Afghanistan had won the toss and opted to bat first but the rain was relentless, with the series evenly poised at the Darren Sammy National Cricket Stadium.
The Windies – who swept the Twenty20 series – forced a deciding game three after claiming a four-wicket win on Sunday.
Fairplex and PBS Socal will hold a free film screening of “Dolores,” a documentary on activist Dolores Huerta at the Finish Line Sports Grill’s auditorium in Pomona on March 19.
In the documentary, Huerta, co-founder of the first farm workers unions with Cesar Chavez, shares what it’s like to dedicate her life to social change.
The 6:30 p.m. screening will be followed by a panel discussion, titled “Activism Then and Now.” Panelists include Cristina Pacheco, Emiliana Guereca and Jose Calderon. Daniel Loera will moderate.
Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda Solis is sponsoring the screening, along with Fairplex. RSVPs are requested by filling out the form at https://goo.gl/forms/QQSvTmbEQ7i7Qlzx1
Finish Line Sports Bar & Grill is at 2201 N. White Ave., Gate 12.
April 13 EYEMAXX Real Estate AG:
* Convertible bond fully placed - premature closure of public offering on April 13, 2017 at 9.00 a.m
* It was already possible to fully place the convertible bond with a total nominal amount of 20,376,000 euros ($21.74 million) at the end of the subscription period for EYEMAXX shareholders and holders of the 2016/2019 bond
* Proceeds from convertible bond are to be used, in particular, to finance EYEMAXX Real Estate AG's real estate projects and to expand and modernise its own real estate portfolio
* Company currently has a deal pipeline totalling around 400 million euros Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9373 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – Crickets Bar and Grill will hold its final Queen of Hearts drawing Monday night.
The jackpot was $230,000 after the last drawing two weeks ago.
Crickets said it will draw all the remaining cards tonight, until there’s a winner.
Tickets are $5 each. They went on sale at 11 a.m. at the bar, which is on Midlothian Boulevard.
The drawing starts at 7:30 p.m. You must be there to win the full jackpot.
Crickets is offering a shuttle service from three locations, since a huge turnout is expected.
Starting at 3 p.m., you can get a ride from Utopia on Midlothian Boulevard, Giannios Candy Company on Youngstown-Poland Road and The Embassy on Youngstown-Poland Road.
The shuttles run until 10 p.m. Monday night.
They're not the only ones to get a good laugh out of the photos. Couling told the Detroit News that his golf coach, also a geometry teacher at Concord, shared them with the students in all of his classes on Monday. And now, of course, thousands of Twitter users have gotten a kick out of them as well.
Florida deputies nabbed $6 million worth of fentanyl and nearly $1 million in heroin in the largest seizure of the drugs in Okaloosa County's history, the sheriff's office said today.
Fifteen arrests were also the result of "Operation PayDirt" in the Panhandle county after a 10-month investigation.
The charges range from trafficking in heroin to sale of heroin.
The investigation began in August, and two residences were searched in February. Authorities said they found 3.5 kilograms of heroin, 766 grams of fentanyl, a pill press, hundreds of diet pills, 45 grams of MDMA and a loaded Tec 9 handgun at one home; and a kilogram of cocaine worth an estimated $100,000, heroin, and two loaded handguns at the other home.
The sheriff's office identified Kevin Powell Jr., 33, as the head of the local operation. He is charged with trafficking in heroin, trafficking in cocaine and more.
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Daniel P. Malone of Butzel Long was among the speakers June 2 at his firm’s Connected and Autonomous Vehicle Symposium at the Madison in Detroit. His session was titled, “Where Innovation and Risk Intersect: Pursuing the Former, While Managing the Latter.”
Cape Town - Former Springbok wing Bjorn Basson has been linked with a move to the Southern Kings.
Netwerk24 reported on Tuesday that the 31-year-old is currently in Port Elizabeth visiting family and the possibility exists that he could feature for the Kings in the upcoming PRO14 campaign.
Basson’s most recent involvement was at French club Oyonnax, who he joined as a medical joker in December 2017.
A medical joker is a common term in French rugby for a player who joins a club as an injury replacement on a short-term basis.
Before that, Basson was contracted to the Stormers but hardly featured for the Cape franchise.
The speedy winger had joined the Stormers from the Bulls at the beginning of the 2017 season.
He played for the Bulls between 2011 and 2016, having earlier represented the Cheetahs and Griquas.
Basson played 11 Tests for the Springboks between 2010 and 2013.
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MOSCOW, March 29 Russian and Turkish economy ministries plan to hold consultations on Russian grain supplies to Turkey soon, Russia's RIA news agency reported on Wednesday citing Russian deputy economy minister Alexei Gruzdev.
Turkey put purchases of wheat, maize and sunflower from Russia on hold earlier in March. Ankara officially denies it has imposed any bans on imports from Moscow. (Reporting by Maria Kiselyova; writing by Maria Tsvetkova; editing by Polina Devitt)
LISBON Portugal's monthly unemployment rate fell below 10 percent in February for the first time in eight years and slipped further to 9.8 percent in March, data from the National Statistics Institute (INE) showed on Friday.
The INE revised the February rate to 9.9 percent from the provisional estimate of 10 percent reported last month.
According to the provisional monthly unemployment data for March, the youth unemployment rate of those aged 15 to 24 fell to 23.3 percent in March from 24.4 percent in February and from 31.1 percent a year ago.
The total number of those unemployed fell to 504,000 people from 508,300 in February, while the employed workforce increased slightly to 4.65 million, the INE said.
(Reporting By Andrei Khalip)
For six weeks Cambridge Analytica has been at the centre of a global political storm over how data was harvested from millions of Facebook users. Today for the first time since the scandal broke they allowed questions from the press, two hours after an academic at the centre of the data scandal gave evidence to MPs.
April 3 SKI Corp
* Says it repurchased 12,500 shares for 7.2 million yen in total, from March 1 to March 31
* Says this was part of the share repurchase plan announced on Sept. 20, 2016
* Says it accumulatively repurchased 340,900 shares for 171.5 million yen in total as of March 31
Source text in Japanese:goo.gl/AJkOul
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
CAIRO — Madiha Yousri, an Egyptian actress known for her iconic film roles, has died. She was 97.
The state MENA news agency says Yousri suffered age-related health problems and died late on Tuesday.
Hundreds of mourners, including prominent film figures, attended Yousri's funeral, which was held Wednesday at a historic mosque in Cairo's Sayedah Nafeesa district.
Prime Minister Sherif Ismail mourned Yousri's passing and offered his condolences.
Yousri had more than 90 films to her name, dating back to the 1940s. She also starred in musicals featuring iconic Egyptian singers of the 20th century: Mohamed Abdel-Wahab, Abdel-Halim Hafez, Farid Al-Atrash and Mohamed Fawzy.
Born in 1921, Yousri was married three times. Two of her marriages were to film stars Mohamed Amin and Fawzy, with whom she co-starred in several movies.
The Miami Dolphins have been active participants during the first week of free agency. Not only did the team release Ndamukong Suh, Julius Thomas and Mike Pouncey, the Dolphins also traded for center Daniel Kilgore, signed guard Josh Sitton and receivers Albert Wilson and Danny Amendola.
Despite their efforts, the Dolphins still have a number of holes to fill.
Here are the most significant remaining needs for the Dolphins.
Tight End
Ever since the team let Charles Clay go to the Bills in 2015, the Dolphins have had a revolving door at the tight end position. Once again, tight end is a need for the team, but it may need to wait until the NFL Draft to address it.
Mark Andrews from Oklahoma, Mike Gesicki from Penn State and Dallas Goedert from South Dakota State are three of the best tight end prospects in this year’s class. But expect the Dolphins to select a tight end mostly in Day 2 of the draft.
A Kansas teenager who won’t even be old enough to vote is running for governor.
Jack Bergerson has officially filed to run as a Democrat for governor of Kansas in the 2018 election. The Wichita teen says he wants to give Kansas voters a chance to try something that’s never been tried before.
The Kansas City Star reports that Bryan Caskey, director of elections for the secretary of state’s office, says Kansas doesn’t set any qualifications to run for governor such as age, residency or experience.
One of Bergerson’s 17-year-old classmates, Alexander Cline, will run to be his lieutenant governor. Cline will be old enough to vote by the election, unlike his running mate.
Bergerson’s announcement Monday brought national attention, including an appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live.”
A woman has been rushed to hospital in serious to life-threatening condition after a two vehicle collision in Scarborough, paramedics say.
Emergency services responded to the scene of Shadowood Crt. and Murison Blvd. at 2:20 p.m. Saturday afternoon and located two injured people. They were transported separately to different hospitals, with the woman brought directly to a trauma centre. The second person injured was a man, who suffered minor injuries, paramedics say.
Traffic Services are on the scene, according to police, and the investigation of the collision is ongoing.
AVEO Oncology (NASDAQ:AVEO) is up 4% premarket on modest volume on the heels of its announcement that the Phase 3 clinical trial, TIVO-3, comparing FOTIVDA (tivozanib) to Bayer's (OTCPK:BAYRY) NEXAVAR (sorafenib) in patients with refractory advanced renal cell carcinoma (RCC) will continue as planned. The action was based on the outcome of a preplanned futility analysis that was reviewed by an independent statistician.
Topline data should be available in Q1 2018.
Results from TIVO-3 and previously completed TIVO-1 will support U.S. marketing applications for first- and third-line RCC.
Packed with protein and probiotics, a cup of yogurt will satisfy hunger and improve your gut health, a key factor in weight loss. It is also rich in vitamin D and calcium, and it's one of the few foods containing conjugated linoleic acid, a special fat that studies show may reduce body fat. But you need to get the right kind to take advantage of this benefits. Most yogurts are full of sugar and fruity sweeteners. Shop for plain Greek yogurt.
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One of Nigeria’s most well-known artistes, Harrysong has not been romantically linked to any lady up until now.
The post Harrysong denies ‘secret marriage’ to Niger Delta ex-beauty queen appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Koops, Inc., an automation systems manufacturer, announced Wednesday that it would move into a new location in Mauldin as part of a $2.2 million investment that is projected to create 20 new jobs over the next five years.
Koops, Inc. said it provides 3D mechanical design, controls design, project management, machining, fabrication and production line integration, and other solutions.
The company said its Greenville County operations will move into a larger building located at 25 Brookfield Oaks, Suite H in Mauldin, S.C. The new building will allow for updated office space, new conference rooms, installation of a new crane, and other improvements.
Koops did not say when hiring for the new positions would begin.
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The “Phones Down, Heads Up Act,” proposed by Liberal MPP Yvan Baker , passed its first reading, and Baker intends to bring it to a second reading in March.
Under the proposed bill, pedestrians could face fines of $50 for a first offence, $75 for a second offence, and $125 for each consecutive offence after that.
Last week, the Star decided to do a test. Star photojournalist Rene Johnston set up a camera and filmed pedestrians crossing at the Yonge and Dundas Sts. intersection to see how many fines could be laid if the bill takes effect. Can you guess how many pedestrians were spotted using their phones crossing the intersection, and how much money in fines could have been issued?
Twitter Canada’s head of news and government Jennifer Hollett joins Global Calgary to discuss the top trends of 2016.
In this Jan. 27, 2014 file photo CEO of General Motors Mary Barra speaks during a press conference at the Opel car factory in Ruesselsheim, Germany. French automaker PSA Group said Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017 it is in talks that could lead to acquisition of GM's Opel division.
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April 5 X Fab Silicon Foundries Ev
* Announces results of its IPO
* Final price of offer is set at 8.00 euros ($8.52) per share; total amount of offer is about 400 million euros and may be increased to 440 million euros
* About 250 million euros in new shares have been placed and market cap of x-fab amounts to about 1.05 billion euros Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9388 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
Why Joe Girardi pulled Masahiro Tanaka after just 93 pitches BOSTON — Masahiro Tanaka didn’t record a strikeout and still managed to pitch seven good innings for the Yankees, but it wasn’t enough Thursday night in a crushing 7-5 defeat...
Dellin Betances blows it again as Yankees suffer crushing loss BOSTON — The Yankees have 16 games left to play — but after Thursday’s 7-5 debacle against the Red Sox, it sure felt like their season was over. Dellin Betances,...
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCBD)– The Dorchester County Sherrif’s Office says they seized 10 gambling machines and $11,900 from a business in Summerville.
Officials say they began an investigation into illegal gambling at 398-F West 5th North Street Summerville after observing suspicious activity.
The Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office and the Summerville Police Metro Narcotics Unit say they saw business owners moving gambling machines from a moving truck to the business.
Reports say an undercover Detective infiltrated the gambling business and was able to play the machines on several occasions.
On June 9, 2017 a search warrant was executed at the location as well as a 371 Spring View Lane Summerville.
Detectives arrested Jason Wong for Unlawful Games and Betting (16-19-40) and cited a clerk.
Wong bonded out of jail on June 10th.
Controversial online video advertising agency Blinkx lost more than half its value on Wednesday — in little more than a blink. Shares in the London-based agency fell 46.2 percent after...
Aug 14 (Reuters) - RBL Bank Ltd
* Says completes capital raise of INR 16.80 billion Source text: [RBL Bank has successfully completed the capital infusion of Rs. 1680 Cr. from a set of marquee domestic and international investors. The Bank has issued 32,621,354 equity shares on preferential basis at a price of Rs 515 per share.] Further company coverage:
– Alexa Bliss was victorious on tonight’s WWE RAW to become the new #1 contender to RAW Women’s Champion Bayley.
Check out the updated Payback card:
* House of Horrors Match for the WWE Title
Bray Wyatt vs. Randy Orton
* WWE United States Title Match
Chris Jericho vs. Kevin Owens
* RAW Tag Team Title Match
Cesaro and Sheamus vs. The Hardys
* WWE Cruiserweight Title Match
Austin Aries vs. Neville
* RAW Women’s Title Match
Alexa Bliss vs. Bayley
8 Roman Reigns vs. Braun Strowman
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Adventure Inc
* Says it plans to acquire 2,875 shares of Travel Book.,Inc for 179.7 million yen
* Says it will hold 18 percent stake in Travel Book after acquisition
Source text in Japanese: goo.gl/dUFCuV
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
The European Parliament backed curbs on EU states’ emissions on Wednesday (June 14) to share the burden of the bloc’s Paris climate goals and forge ahead despite President Donald Trump’s decision to pull the United States out of the 195-nation pact.
It voted 534 to 88 in favour of binding national targets for slashing greenhouse gas emissions in sectors including transport, agriculture and waste management to achieve the bloc’s overall goal of emissions at least 40 percent below 1990 levels by 2030.
Taking the floor ahead of the vote, EU politicians reiterated disappointment over Trump’s decision and rejected his call to renegotiate what he called the “draconian” economic costs of a deal they pledged to implement without Washington.
In months of tough talks, deputies sought a compromise between ambitious climate measures and concerns among the bloc’s 28-member states over the economic strain of the requisite shift to low-carbon technology in big employment sectors.
Football fans in a student nightclub in Hull, England, exploded into jubilant celebrations on July 3 after England progressed to the World Cup quarter finals after a tense penalty shootout against Colombia, which followed a 1-1 draw. A clip shared to Twitter by The Piper nightclub shows hundreds of fans being covered in confetti and smoke after Eric Dier’s successful spot-kick sealed England’s place in the last eight. The clip had earned over 60,000 views at the time of writing. Credit: The Piper via Storyful
PARIS — French far right candidate Marine Le Pen is promising a freeze on long-term visas as soon as she takes office, followed by a tax on any company that hires foreign workers.
Ahead of Sunday's first-round election, Le Pen told RTL radio on Tuesday she would issue an order to immediately stop issuing long-term visas so the government can verify that they are not taking jobs away from French citizens.
Le Pen, who has campaigned against immigration and Europe's open borders, also wants to impose a 10 per cent tax on labour contracts that go to foreigners and seize back control of France's borders.
The benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasury note yield reached 3% Tuesday, hitting a multiyear milestone as investors bet that growth and inflation will erode the value of government debt.
The yield on the note, which influences borrowing costs for consumers, corporations and local governments, has risen at the same time the Federal Reserve has signaled it intends to continue raising interest rates and as the U.S. government is increasing the amount of bonds it sells to fund a stimulative $1.5 trillion 10-year tax cut passed last year.
Want to sing the Star-Spangled Banner in front of a crowd? The Edmonds Chamber of Commerce has announced a new contest to find the next singer of America's national anthem during Edmonds' 2017 4th of July fireworks celebration, which draws more than 10,000 people. The contest is open to all ages and the residents of Edmonds, Woodway, Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace and Brier.
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× The Results Are In: Was The Groundhog Accurate For 2018?
On February 2, 2018, Punxsutawney Phil predicted six more weeks of winter. How accurate was he for Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley? We analyzed the data and here are the results:
We looked at both high temperatures and the amount of snowfall in our region. Every day for the past six weeks, we compared the high temperature with the average temperature. The sum of the anomalies gave us the answer:
It was a chilly February at times, but with a mild March, colder temperatures were wiped up and spring seemed to come early. Even according to the USA National Phenology Network, spring came early this year by 5-10 days in terms of trees budding and flowers blooming.
Overall it was 140.8 degrees warming than normal the past month and a half. That drops his accuracy rate from 36% to 35%.
Poor Mr. Groundhog.
-Matt
The program, launched with the recent demolition of three homes across from Miles Park School in the Union-Miles neighborhood, aims to demolish more than 500 vacant abandoned houses by the end of the year. Business headlines from Crain's Cleveland Business and other Ohio newspapers - delivered FREE to your inbox every morning.
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Caesars offers creditors a new deal -- and it's a lot like the old one Leon Black’s Caesars Entertainment offered creditors a new restructuring deal Thursday — but it is largely the same old hand, creditors told The Post. Caesars stock rose 1.7 percent on...
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Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal will unfurl the national flag at the Veterinary College ground at Khanapara here where the central celebrations in the State have been organized. The programme will start at 9 am.
Kamrup (Metro) deputy commissioner M Angamuthu said the flag hoisting will be followed by a parade by 35 contingents. Later, schoolchildren will present a cultural show. We have cut short the programme due to the floods, the DC said, adding that the programme is likely to conclude by 11 am.
Meanwhile, in view of the critical flood situation in the State, the Chief Minister today directed cancellation of high tea programme in the schedule of state-level celebrations of the 71st Independence Day.
Heavy security arrangements have been made in and around the Veterinary College ground to ensure that the celebrations pass off peacefully.
Jason Cummings has emerged victorious after a short but intense bout with professional wrestler Grado in the Hibs traning centre.
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The striker posted the video to his Twitter account. Cummings, dressed in very little other than Y-fronts, trainers and a headband, can be seen challenging Grado to a fight as the Scottish wrestler, currently signed to Impact Wrestling, eats in the East Mains’ canteen.
Along with the video, Cummings wrote: “Oi @gradowrestling it’s Yersel Cumdog!! Think you can eat lunch in my training centre think again brother.”
Cummings won the match after delivering a piledriver (kinda) followed by a flying elbow drop, though there was a hint of controversy as referee Grant Holt appeared to deliver a fast count on the 1-2-3 pin.
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A team of ecologists at the University of Toledo is getting some funding to study flagship species of the Oak Openings region.
The funding is part of a two-year, $400,000 state wildlife grant from Ohio and Michigan.
Their study will focus on the productivity and survival of red-headed woodpeckers, eastern box turtles and spotted turtles.
Work is set to begin this spring.
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St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's detective arrested on malfeasance charge
COVINGTON - A Louisiana sheriff's detective faces charges after an internal investigation found he had released confidential information to possible suspects related to ongoing narcotics investigations.
St. Tammany Parish Sheriff Randy Smith says Jordan Hollenbeck, a member of the sheriff's Narcotics Task Force, was arrested Thursday on one count of malfeasance in office. He's being held at the St. Tammany Parish jail. Jail records did not list an attorney who could speak for him and the sheriff's office did not know if he's represented by one.
Smith says Hollenbeck's alleged actions jeopardized cases and other officers' safety. He did not provide any further details.
Hollenbeck has been employed with the sheriff's office since November 2008.
Kirchenwitz, Kirchenwitz. It doesn't sound Ute, Sioux or Assiniboine. It's not a Native American name.
It doesn't sound like the name of a family that crossed the desert walking north through generations to bend over in the cruel sun and cold, picking fruit and vegetables while camping in line cabins with no water and one light bulb, making some landowner wealthy, while dreaming of going home with a pittance to people who love and respect them, in a land they were born to and miss.
No, it sounds like the name of someone whose parents stepped off a ship and got rubber-stamped into American citizenship by a generous country that put them on a train going west to a suburb where their boy can buy a big truck and complain about people stealing their $8 an hour job at the 7-Eleven. Pitiful.
John Hoffmann
Carbondale
Port Elizabeth-born dolphins Domino and Dumisa look “really happy” says local Julie Oates after visiting them in Hong Kong recently.
Visiting the two beloved dolphins at Ocean Park in Hong Kong earlier this week, Oates shared videos and photos saying it “was so amazing to be able to see both dolphins from PE in HK [Hong Kong]. So happy.”
Speaking to The Herald Oates said she was thrilled to see that the dolphins were “well looked after and safe.”
“I went to Ocean Park just to see them. My friend and I were lucky to be given a quick private viewing of Domino and Dumisa after we told them that we were from Port Elizabeth.”
Domino and Dumisa, Indian Ocean bottlenose dolphins, were moved to Ocean Park as part of a global breeding programme in July 2009.
“I know that there are people who had issues on my post about them being in captivity but I was just happy to see that they are safe and fine,” Oates said.
Vandalized artwork is shown, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017, at the Capitol Theater in Brownsville, Texas. Murals, created by local artists, have been tarnished by tagging using paint or permanent marker.
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SEBRING, Ohio (WKBN) – Two suspects are in jail after warrants were issued for their arrest for an alleged sexual assault back in February.
On July 9, the victim reported the incident to the Sebring Police Department.
After an investigation, the Mahoning County Prosecutor approved felony one rape charges against the suspects.
On Dec. 8, William Tryon and Chrystal Clark, both 45 years old, were arrested and taken to the Mahoning County Jail.
Their arraignment is set for Dec. 14 at 11 a.m.
U.S. airlines should outperform as more people chose to spend their vacations abroad and higher fares offset climbing fuel prices, according to Macquarie.
"The current environment of strong traffic growth coupled with the maintaining of pricing discipline has shifted sentiment more positively towards the airlines," analysts Susan Donofrio and Aubrey Tianello wrote Monday. "Given several guidance updates in the past week, we are refreshing estimates to capture a firming revenue outlook that we believe is now starting to react to higher and more stable fuel prices."
The analysts highlighted companies they believe will outperform in the next year as a result of the improving trends in the airline industry.
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March 19 (Reuters) - Shanghai Yuyuan Tourist Mart Co Ltd :
* Says it plans to pay annual cash dividend as 1.50 yuan(pre-tax)/10 shares for 2017
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Setting goals can be easy, but the hard part is keeping them. For Meg Branan, her New Year's resolution is to maintain and continue some of the changes she made last year to her eating habits and exercise.
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Ringing today's closing bells are CEMEX CEO Fernando A. González in honor of the company’s analyst day at the NYSE and Bridgewater Bancshares President & CEO Jerry Baack at the Nasdaq.
A man has admitted he thinks February 2 isn't a good day for him to be driving after he crashes his car exactly a year after failing his test in the first five seconds.
Craig Barraza, 33, set one of the fastest driving test fails in history after he forgot which side of the road the UK drives on.
Apparently Craig, who is from Aberdeenshire, had a complete mind blank and said he took a "50/50" chance and pulled out from the testing centre onto the wrong side of the road.
He only realised his major mistake when the examiner said: "You do realise you're on the wrong side of the road?"
Craig had to continue with the 40 minute test despite knowing he had already failed.
Now, he has taken to Facebook to reveal February 2 isn't a good day for him to be driving after he crashed into a car at a roundabout after having a sneezing fit.
He wrote: "The second of February is clearly becoming a troublesome day of the year for me in terms of driving."
MILAN Giorgio Armani said on Wednesday he would showcase the spring summer 2018 collection of his Emporio Armani women's line in London this September rather than in Milan, on the day the renovated Bond Street Emporio Armani store opens.
Both Giorgio Armani and Emporio Armani spring summer collections usually go on show in Milan in June for men and in September for women.
"London, dynamic, energetic and cosmopolitan is the perfect setting for my Emporio Armani collection," the 82-year-old Italian fashion designer said in a statement.
The show will be held on Sept. 17, during London fashion week.
Armani took a similar decision for the September show last year, which was moved to Paris to coincide with the restyling of his store in the French capital.
In February, the group announced a reorganization of its portfolio, bringing the Armani Collezioni and Armani Jeans lines under its Emporio Armani brand.
(Reporting by Giulia Segreti; Editing by Louise Ireland)
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LAHORE - Excise and Taxation Minister Mian Mujtaba Shujaur Rehman has awarded Quaid-e- Azam Gold Medal to Prof Izharul Hassan Shah, vice principal, Govt College of Science, Wahdat Road, Lahore, for his meritorious services in the field of education on behalf of Tehreek-e-Istehkam-e- Pakistan Council Pakistan (Regd). The high-status award ceremony was held at Majid Nizami Auditorium, The Mall, which was attended by the distinguished personalities across the country.
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Former UConn head coach Jim Calhoun is in talks to return to the college basketball sideline, he told ESPN’s Jeff Goodman.
The Hartford Courant reported earlier Monday that Calhoun had been offered the head coaching job at Division-III St. Joseph in West Hartford, Conn. Calhoun confirmed to the paper that he had a coaching offer he was considering but did not name the school.
Calhoun, 75, confirmed to ESPN later Monday that he is weighing an offer from St. Joseph but will consult with his wife before deciding whether to take it. Calhoun told ESPN he will “make a decision in the next week.”
Calhoun took over at UConn in 1986 and remained at the school until his retirement in 2012. He won three national championships and seven Big East Tournament championships during his Hall of Fame career.
St. Joseph, a small private school with fewer than 3,000 students, is set to launch a men’s basketball team in 2018 and recently began searching for its first head coach.
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Humorlessbut hardworking, Margaret Thatcher leaped boundaries of class and sexism tobecome the U.K.’s first female prime minister. In his sensibly reasonedaccount, British historian David Cannadine describes her as an unpopularpopulist whose floundering political fortunes were reversed early on when shedefeated Argentina’s fascist regime in the Falklands War. Single-mindedlydevoted to free market ideology, she denied any connection between socialunrest and economic deprivation. As the wrecking ball that smashed Britain’squasi-socialism, Thatcher swam in the rightward tide that swept the democraticworld in the 1980s. She encouraged a culture of self-interested greed, was onthe history’s wrong side by backing apartheid but on the right side bysupporting change in the Soviet Bloc. Her legacy continues to overshadow the U.K.as the kingdom grapples with its future.
AmazonCrossing, the publishing unit devoted to scouring the world for good tales, has in a short time become the most prominent interpreter of foreign fiction into English, accounting for 10 percent of all translations in 2016, more than any other publishing house in a field populated by small imprints.
According to court records, on Dec. 10 of 2014, Detroit Lakes police received a report about theft from Voyageur Lanes. Roberts was secretary of the early Wednesday bowling league, and had collected $1,730 in lane fees and $930 in bowling fees from 13 teams, but failed to deposit the money at Bremer Bank as required. He told an investigator he lost the money.
Roberts appeared Feb. 1 before District Judge Gretchen Thilmony, who stayed imposition of sentence and placed him on supervised probation for five years.
He was ordered to serve 30 days in jail, with credit for five days served. He was fined $1,000 plus $2,660 in restitution and additional court fees for a total restitution and fees of $3,745. He was ordered to pay the restitution first, and was ordered to get a chemical dependency evaluation and follow the recommendations.
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Faith No More • Mr. Bungle • Slayer • Fantomas • The Locust • Suicidal Tendencies • Tomahawk
The impressive, expansive, and eclectic list of prior bands they’ve collectively played in would be enough to ensure the unyielding ferocity of the music… but Dead Cross stands on its own, speaks volumes with its multilayered evil-genius vocals, manic guitar riffs, and brutal rhythms.
April 12 Draegerwerk AG & Co KGaA:
* Closes the first quarter with a considerable improvement in earnings
* Says order intake in Q1 rose by roughly 5.4 percent net of currency effects
* Says net sales declined by roughly 1.1 percent net of currency effects
* Says gross profit margin stood at approximately 45 percent
* Says EBIT for Q1 amounted to roughly 2 million euros ($2.12 million)
* Says outlook for fiscal year 2017 remains unchanged Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9425 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
Last night, Lorde performed at le Zénith in Paris, as she tours the world behind her sophomore record Melodrama. During the show, she covered the 1975’s “Somebody Else” from last year’s I like it when you sleep.... Watch video below (via Stereogum). In July 2016, Lorde tweeted that “Somebody Else” is “a perfect classic forever song.” A few months later, she added, “My most-listened-to song on Spotify this year 😊.” The 1975’s frontman Matty Healy recently expressed his own admiration for Lorde: “My favourite pop star is Lorde I love her I rate she’s well clever.”
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The Vincennes Rivet girls basketball team beat Barr-Reeve 54-33 to win their ninth sectional title in 11 years.
Wed, Jun 14: Global’s Leslie Horton talks to Calgary Stampede President Dave Sibbald about the 2017 Calgary Stampede Parade Marshals.
Snow is now falling across much of the county and Lincolnshire police are seeing hazardous travel conditions and a number of road accidents and incidents, particularly across the south of the county.
Some roads have closed due to snow conditions and stuck vehicles.
The A1 is passable with care but traffic is slow moving. The A52 and A15 are again passable, but with care.
Motorists are advised not to travel in affected areas unless it is absolutely necessary.
Please also check on the welfare of your neighbours and look out for vulnerable residents.
Any concerns please call 101, or 999 in an emergency.
March 19 (Reuters) - WP Carey Inc:
* W. P. CAREY INC. APPOINTS ROBERT J. FLANAGAN TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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(WRIC/NEWS10) — ISO Beauty is recalling about 73,000 hair dryers because an issue with the cord can burn users.
The cord of the Ionic Pro hair dryers can get brittle near the base of the dryer.
ISO Beauty has received 35 reports of dryers sparking or smoking. There have been two reports of flames coming from the product, and three reports of users getting burn injuries on their hands or fingers.
The Ionic Pro 2000 and 2000W hand-held hair dryers were sold at Groupon.com, Target.com, ISObeauty.com, Proliss.com and Amazon.com from 2013 through last month.
The bottom rear of the dryers has “ISO” or “Proliss” printed and model number HD-1820. The dryers were sold in the following colors: black, white, white pearl, peacock, white zebra, pink leopard, blue, and giraffe.
ISO Beauty at 800-490-5919 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at isobeauty.com and click on “Product Recall” for more information.
A trip back to his college town ended in handcuffs for Hawks guard Tyler Dorsey, who was arrested and charged with suspicion of driving under the influence of intoxicants early Saturday morning in Eugene, Ore.
Police pulled over Dorsey’s Land Rover and discovered an open container on the passenger side floorboard, Eugene police spokesperson Melinda McLaughlin told USA Today.
"Upon speaking with Dorsey, the officer suspected impairment," McLaughlin said. “After an investigation, Dorsey was charged with DUII, driving without lights, and open container."
According to The Oregonian, Dorsey was released shortly after being booked after posting $590 bail.
Dorsey, who played two collegiate seasons for Oregon, averaged 7.2 points in 56 games for the Hawks in his rookie season after being drafted in the second round in 2017.
SAN BERNARDINO (AP) — An elementary school in San Bernardino that was the scene of a murder-suicide is reopening.
School district officials say classes at North Park Elementary will resume Monday, a week after the killings.
Security will be tightened, and counselors will be made available for students and staff.
North Park has been closed since April 10, when a man walked into his estranged wife’s classroom and opened fire, killing her and an 8-year-old student. He then fatally shot himself.
A 9-year-old student who was wounded went home from a hospital on Friday.
He and the boy who died were standing near their special-education teacher, Karen Elaine Smith.
Police say the shooter, Cedric Anderson, had been unsuccessfully trying to convince Smith to resume the relationship following a breakup just weeks into their marriage.
At least one person his injured and another police custody after device exploded in a Manhattan subway Monday morning. Several witnesses said that the explosions were heard around 7:45 a.m. EST.
NY Police confirm pipe bombing at port authority near subway. A suspected bomber in custody. Two are hurt including the suspect who has not been named as of yet.
A man with a “possible second device” has been detained in a subway tunnel according to reports. He was described him as “having wires coming out of him.”
MORE: Sources tell CBS News at least one person is under arrest and at least one person has been injured https://t.co/bM1QNc561o pic.twitter.com/zlr3nQaenF — CBS News (@CBSNews) December 11, 2017
The New York Police Department sent a Twitter alert that the explosion occurred near 42nd street and 8th Avenue. Port Authority is a massive transit hub where several thousand people commute each day.
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Speaking during a debate on the future of Europe in the Strasbourg plenary, Mr Morawiecki ruled out backing down on changes reducing the retirement age for Supreme Court judges to 65, allowing the Government to dismiss all those currently serving above that age.
Appealing for a “union of nations 2.0” which needed to “renew the social contract” in Europe, he added: “Judges are more independent now than they were in the past.
“Poland is a proud country, please don’t lecture us about these sort of things.
“I have to think whether or not the European Commission is really an honest broker.
LINDEN, N.J. (CBSNewYork) – Union County hazmat crews are responding to a gasoline spill in Linden, New Jersey.
Around 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, a tractor-trailer driving on S. Stiles Street attempted to make a left turn onto Route 1 and overturned. Its tanker ruptured, spilling 9,000 gallons of gasoline onto the roadway.
The driver was treated on the scene for minor injuries.
Route 1 is closed in both directions between Pleasant St & S. Wood Ave following a tractor trailer crash and gasoline spill. Please avoid the area. pic.twitter.com/4jJ5uKyQYy — Linden Police Dept (@Linden_PD) May 30, 2018
Route 1 is closed in both directions between Pleasant Street and Wood Avenue.
Police expect cleanup efforts to last well past rush-hour and into Thursday morning. Drivers should avoid the area.
The Crown Inn on Route 1 has been evacuated and Wheeler Park is closed to pedestrian traffic. Members of the Linden Fire Department are going door-to-door to measure air quality levels.
Member of Knesset Aida Touma-Sliman (Joint Arab List) will participate later this month in a special conference entitled the “United Nations Forum to Mark Fifty Years of Occupation.” The forum, organized by the UN Division for Palestinian Rights, will include panels on “Beyond Occupation: The Path ahead to Palestinian Independence and a Just Peace” and “The Costs and Consequences of 50 Years of Occupation.” In addition to MK Touma-Sliman, speakers at the gathering will include Hagai El-Ad, Executive Director of B’Tselem, senior Palestinian Authority negotiator Saeb Erakat, journalists, academics and diplomats.
Danny Danon, Israel's ambassador to the UN said, “It is shameful that a member of Knesset is abusing her position and is working together with the Palestinians to harm Israel at the UN.” He concluded, “Her presence at this anti-Israel gathering, with the sole purpose of defaming our country, crosses all red lines.”
Controversial Rhode Island business leader Giovanni Feroce - the former CEO of Alex and Ani and now head of BENRUS - has filed a 35-page lawsuit against the former owner of BENRUS and two related business groups alleging that they defrauded him. Feroce and his company purchased the historic BENRUS watch company in 2014.
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Villanueva (hamstring) will not play until Friday's game against the Mets, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Villanueva was withheld from the lineup on Monday and Tuesday and will now be rested Wednesday and through the Padres' scheduled off-day Thursday as he gives his sore hamstring time to heal. He's expected to reenter the lineup Friday against Jacob deGrom and the Mets.
Social media has had an enormous impact in today’s digital marketing landscape. in 2016, the social media sphere has continued to rise with more 2.3 billion active users and more than 1.9 billion active mobile social users worldwide. In return, 83% of all marketers have already taken advantage of social media marketing to increase their sales and boost their brand identity. Ramp up your social media marketing strategy as we present to you some of the trends that we are likely to witness in 2017 and beyond.
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Firefighters spent several hours tackling 60 tonnes of burning hay in a farm in Holyport last night into the early hours of this morning (Wednesday).
Four fire engines were sent to Stroud Farm at 11.30am, two from Maidenhead Fire Station, one from Slough and another from Windsor.
Firefighters tackled the blaze until about 4am, when they changed over with one crew from Reading Fire Station and another from Langley.
No other property was damaged and no one was injured.
It is not clear what caused the fire near Stroud Farm Road.
Earlier in the afternoon a separate large-scale field fire broke near Stompits Road, Holyport, which was contained at about 3.50pm.
The Edge was honored with the Les Paul Spirit Award at a ceremony at the Bonnaroo Music Festival Friday ahead of U2‘s first ever North American festival headlining gig.
The guitarist said he “didn’t hesitate for a split-second” to
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NANDINI Balasubramanya's office on the southern edge of India's technology capital does not look as if it would play a key role in the world's most valuable startup's plans for global conquest. On many days, the tiny space has no electricity. So Ms Balasubramanya keeps the door
Image copyright Staffordshire Police Image caption A 45-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of damage to a property after the stand-off
A nine-hour police stand-off in which officers were threatened with a knife has ended in an arrest.
Staffordshire Police attended Leacroft Road in Meir at about 23:00 GMT on Friday after the armed man barricaded himself in a house.
Officers had to use shields for protection, the force said.
A 45-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of damage to a property and public order offences when the stand-off ended at 08:00 GMT.
He at one point went out onto a first floor ledge and specialist negotiators were called to the property.
Image copyright Staffordshire Police Image caption Police said a man climbed out on to a first floor ledge at one point
Ch Insp Karen Stevenson said nobody was hurt and the man was taken to police custody.
"He will be fully assessed so we can not only deal with the criminal matter of what went on but his own needs moving forward," she said.
Children and their caregivers are invited to be part of Augustana's community playgroup on Fridays from 10:00 - 11:30 from June 23 - August 11. The playgroup is free and includes stories, songs, snacks and playtime. It is held indoors in the lower level hall. You can attend any or all days, and preregistration is not required. It is designed for children ages 0-5, and older siblings are welcome.
DENVER, PENN. — The standout at Morphy Auctions’ toys, dolls and figural cast iron auction April 14–15 was a J.&E. Stevens cast iron “Girl Skipping Rope” mechanical bank that sold just over its high estimate at $38,400.
Measuring 8 ½ inches tall and wide, the bank is a well-collected model in a clean example that was previously in the Edwin Mosler collection.
A complete report on the auction will appear in an upcoming edition.
LONDON (AP) — London fire commissioner says dogs will be used to search rubble of apartment fire.
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Police arrested three people after someone was robbed getting off a Macdonald Bridge shuttle bus, but they were later released on the wishes of the victim. According to police, one of the suspects convinced the 18-year-old male victim he would be assaulted if he did not hand over his necklace.
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March 29 Alliance Pharma Plc:
* FY pre-tax profit rose 103 percent to 22.2 mln pounds
* FY revenue rose 102 pct to 97.5 million stg
* Final dividend up 10 pct to 0.807 pence per share
* Total dividend up 10 pct to 1.21 pence per share
* Current year has started well and we look forward to building on our foundations Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bangalore.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com)
April 24 (Reuters) - Bharti Airtel Ltd posted a 77.8 percent fall in fourth-quarter profit on Tuesday, as pricing pressure in the telecoms sector after the entry of an upstart rival continued to hurt India’s top mobile carrier.
Profit came in at 829 million rupees ($12.49 million) in the quarter ended March 31, lower than 3.73 billion rupees a year earlier, the company said here
Revenue fell 10.5 percent to 196.34 billion rupees, hit by the telecom regulator’s decision to cut international termination charges. ($1 = 66.3750 Indian rupees)
PM appoints Zafar Hassan as senior adviser in IMF
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Wednesday approved a summary for appointing Zafar Hassan, an officer of grade 21 of DMG, as senior adviser to Executive Board (EB) in IMF at Washington DC for period of three years. Official sources confirmed to The News on Wednesday night that the premier granted his approval on the summary and nominated Zafar as new adviser to the Executive Board in the IMF. Federal Minister for Finance Dr Miftah Ismail also confirmed that PM approved the summary for appointing adviser to the Executive Board IMF.
As per the alleged reports, Bajaj will build a 400cc addiction to the Avenger lineage and might soon unveil the brand new mid-capacity engine motorcycle in India.
The current Bajaj Avenger range includes Avenger Street 150, 220 and Cruise 220 and the upcoming Bajaj model might share its engine with the Dominar 400 and the KTM 390 Duke.
The Dominar 400 is powered by a 373.3 cc, triple spark four-valve DTS-i fuel injection, liquid cooled engine with 33 hp and 35 Nm of torque.
The Bajaj’s upcoming new motorcycle, on the other hand, is expected to be powered by a mid-capacity engine that will compete with a Royal Enfield motorcycle.
The company might also offer the motorcycle with ABS (Antilock Braking System) as an option along with telescopic forks at the front and conventional twin shock absorbers at the rear.
A state study to address future congestion on Interstate 30 between Little Rock and Benton will include consideration of adding a traffic lane limited to high-occupancy vehicles and motorists willing to pay a toll. Engineers and planners involved in an Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department study fielded questions and concerns about how to address the increase in traffic in the corridor by 2040 during a public meeting Monday evening at the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department's central office in Little Rock.
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Police pull a trapped drunk driver to safety
Shining a light on his own abhorrent driving, a man was arrested for drunk driving after he collided with a streetlamp in Banteay Meanchey province yesterday.
Police say the plastered Poipet resident was gunning down National Road 5 when he ploughed into the post, leaving his Camry pinned, unable to move.
Officers on the scene pulled him out and sent him to the hospital, then impounded his ride for legal action.
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Rep. Kathleen Rice (D-NY) criticizes President Trump for his tweet in response to the cancellation of "Roseanne," saying he missed an opportunity to lead on the issue of racism in America.
Blowing and drifting snow Monday morning made plowing Foreside Road through Cumberland toward Yarmouth particularly difficult and slow. The storm left more than a foot of snow in the area, and was expected to be followed by another one Wednesday, with the National Weather Service predicting at least 9 more inches. (Dudley Warner / For The Forecaster)
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April 20 Citi Private Bank (CPB), a unit of Citigroup Inc which caters to wealthy individuals and families, promoted Roger Bacon to the role of head of investments for the Asia-Pacific region.
Bacon will continue to be based in Hong Kong and report to Eduardo Martinez Campos, global head of investments of Citi Private bank and Bassam Salem, APAC chief executive for CPB.
Adam Proctor, former senior private banker within Citi, will take on Bacon's previous position as head of managed investments.
Proctor will be based in Singapore and will also report to Bacon. (Reporting by Ahmed Farhatha in Bengaluru)
EASTON, Md. (AP) - A waterfowl hunter is in stable condition after a dead goose fell from the sky and knocked him unconscious.
Robert Meilhammer of Dorchester County was hunting with three other people when one of them fired at a flock of Canada geese overhead in Easton, near the Miles River on Maryland's Eastern Shore.
Maryland Natural Resources Police spokeswoman Candy Thomson said a falling goose hit Meilhammer, knocking him out and causing head and facial injuries.
The Washington Post reports that when he came to, he knew who he was, but "little else," according to a Natural Resources police officer.
The agency tweeted Friday that Meilhammer was in stable condition and awaiting more tests at a Baltimore trauma center.
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ISLAMABAD: Former Prime Minister and Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) Quaid Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday dismissed chances of corruption in the ongoing cases against him and his family.
“Allegations of corruption of billions were levelled against me but nothing has been proven so far,” he said, while talking to media after hearing in the NAB court.
He said that whatever they had was bought from personal money and not from the national exchequer. He said that if there is no corruption, this series of vindictive cases need to stop.
Maryam Nawaz also said that there is no point in prolonging the cases any further after the testimony received. She said that the allegation of London flats being in her name was completely baseless.—INP
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats signed American receiver Terrence Toliver to a contract extension through the 2018 season Monday.
Toliver, 28, was scheduled to become a free agent Tuesday.
Toliver had 65 catches for 1,036 yards and nine touchdowns in nine games last season.
The six-foot-five, 203-pound native of Hempstead, Tex., has spent two seasons with Hamilton, registering 113 receptions for 1,715 yards and 15 TDs.
Prior to joining the Ticats, Toliver, spent time with the NFL's Houston Texans (2011), Detroit Lions (2011-12), San Diego Chargers (2013), and Chicago Bears (2013-14) as well as the United Football League's Omaha Nighthawks (2012).
Getlaf (face) will be in uniform for Monday's tilt against Carolina.
All signs were pointing to Getlaf's participation in Monday's game, and the confirmation was given by the captain himself. Anaheim sits 29th in the league in scoring with 2.60 goals per game and will be thrilled to have Getzlaf back in the fold, who scored seven points in six games before going down injured earlier this season. Getzlaf is set to skate alongside Corey Perry and Rickard Rakell on the Ducks' top line Monday.
Javin Wright recently came back from two visits and both went really well.Neither Texas nor Oregon have offered the long, athletic three-star cornerback from Chandler (Ariz.) Hamilton but he’s rece...
CHARLES COUNTY, Md. (WJZ) — A 41-year-old Maryland man made a record-breaking catch last week.
While bowfishing at Mattawoman Creek in Charles County on May 24, Andy Fox and his two friends spotted a large fish.
At first, Fox thought it may be a carp, but later found that it was a snakehead, which is considered an invasive species in Maryland. So he fired his bow and hauled in what turned our to be a record-breaking fish.
He told the Maryland Department of Natural Resources that it was the biggest snakehead he had ever seen.
He wasn’t wrong about that, as it turned out to be the largest northern snakehead caught in the state of Maryland.
The record-breaking northern snakehead weighed in at 19.9 pounds, breaking the 2-year-old record of Dutch Baldwin’s 18.42 pound catch in May 2016. The record snakehead measured out to 35.157 inches
Fox plans to have his record breaking northern snakehead mounted for display.
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The City of Millbrook was in the Mardi Gras spirit Saturday. For the 14th consecutive year, the Millbrook Revelers have now hosted their Umbrella Stroll.
The event kicked off at 9 a.m. with food, fun and family entertainment. The parade started at 10 a.m., with the route beginning at Smokehouse BBQ.
Thousands lined the streets as many awaited the opportunity to snag beads, Moon Pies and more.
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Kids doing just about anything on camera is cute, but this kid's adorable act not only caught the Internet's attention but Steve Harvey's, too.
Natalie is a 5-year-old girl from Winnsboro and her family decided it would be a great idea to record her reciting a prayer.
In the cute little video, the little tyke grabs hands and delivers quite the loud prayer.
Several thousand views later, Natalie is set to be featured on NBC's Little Big Shots, a show hosted by Harvey that showcases the feats and follies of children from around the country.
Natalie will appear on the show on March 19.
Harvey asks the little gal why she's famous.
"Because I got a billion views," Natalie said. "That means everybody watched it!"
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Over 12,000 customers are currently without power across the Permian Basin area due to the severe weather moving across the area.
According to ONCOR, 12,531 customers are currently without power.
For the latest on power outages, visit the ONCOR Stormcenter website at http://stormcenter.oncor.com/external/default.html
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MIAMI — Gloria Estefan says her mother, Gloria Fajardo, has died at age 88.
The Grammy Award-winning singer announced the death on her Instagram account Wednesday.
Estefan says her mother died Tuesday. She didn't give a cause of death, but in previous Instagram posts, family members said Fajardo had been in the hospital for more than a month.
Fajardo was a Cuban teacher who fled with her husband to the United States in 1959 and settled in Miami when Fidel Castro rose to power and Estefan was only a toddler.
Fajardo received a standing ovation at one of her last public appearances, the February debut concert of Gloria Estefan's daughter.
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Over 500 people will be sworn in as new U.S. citizens at the Seattle Center today.
From Angola to Zambia, more than 80 countries will be represented at what is being called the largest daytime Independence Day observance in the northwest.
The public is invited to observe and join the celebration as Federal Judge Richard C. Tallman presides over the ceremony.
A pre-ceremony performance by the Navy Band Northwest will begin at 11:15 a.m. The formal program will start at noon with the presentation of colors by the Washington State Guard Color Guard and singing of the National Anthem by Maria Plancich Kesovija. The event is expected to last until 1:15 p.m.
This is the 34th year of the annual event.
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VIENNA (AP) - Austria's Social Democratic Party has announced that it is severing business relations with an Israeli political consultant after Israeli authorities arrested him on suspicion of money laundering, obstruction of justice, bribery and related crimes.
Tal Silberstein was one of four suspects arrested Monday in Israel following a joint investigation with Swiss and American authorities.
Social Democratic Party official Georg Niedermuhlbicher says his party's move is a result of "the legal accusations that have been made known from Israel." The party is the senior partner in the coalition now ruling Austria.
The development comes ahead of October national elections and could hurt the Social Democrats, who are trailing behind center-right and right-wing rivals in polls. The other parties are criticizing the Social Democrats for choosing Silberstein as a consultant.
Delta Air Lines is apologizing to customers whose plans were delayed because a flight from Portland, Oregon, to Atlanta had to land in Tulsa, Oklahoma, due to what it described as an unruly passenger.
Delta spokesman Anthony Black says flight 1156 landed "without incident" and that there were 172 passengers and six crew members onboard the Boeing 737-900.
Tulsa International Airport spokeswoman Alexis Higgins says the plane landed about 11:30 a.m. Wednesday and the passenger was removed. Higgins said she did not know the nature of the disturbance.
FBI spokeswoman Andrea Anderson in Oklahoma City confirmed the agency was investigating but referred other questions to the U.S. Attorney's office.
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× Arkansas Apple Festival Underway In Lincoln
LINCOLN (KFSM) — The 42nd Annual Arkansas Apple Festival that has become a Natural State tradition will go on this weekend in downtown Lincoln.
More than 100 vendors are set up inside the town square, which serves as the heart of the festival.
Events will take place throughout the weekend, starting with a parade on Saturday (Oct. 7) at 10 a.m. and ending with a Gospel concert on Sunday (Oct. 8).
In between, visitors can sample apple slices, take in an apple core throwing contest or compete in a talent show.
The festival is free to enjoy.
A schedule of events can be found here.
Just the two of us! Adam Levine and Behati Prinsloo hold hands on romantic lunch date without baby Dusty Rose And Adam Levine and Behati Prinsloo enjoyed a rare moment baby-free on Sunday as they stepped out together to the exclusive Little Beach House in Malibu, California. The 38-year-old Maroon Five front-man and 27-year-old Victoria's Secret model were spotted looking relaxed as they headed for a lunch date.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Appaloosa Lp:
* Appaloosa Lp dissolves class a share stake in Snap Inc - SEC Filing
* Appaloosa Lp ups share stake in Apple Inc to 625,000 from 300,000
* Appaloosa Lp dissolves share stake Pfizer Inc
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Kevin Durant‘s rise from Seat Pleasant to NBA star, MVP and now World Champion has been a rocky road. However Mama Durant, Wanda has been there every step of the way. From his first basket, NBA draft and is NBA Finals loss in 2012, “The Real MVP” has helped her son on the way to the NBA title and Finals MVP.
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MEXICO CITY (AP) - Mexican authorities say a measuring device containing radioactive material has been stolen in north-central Mexico.
The Interior Department says the gauge - apparently of a type commonly used in road construction - was taken on Monay from a roadside in the state of Queretaro.
The department said Tuesday that the equipment poses a low level of risk, but urged the public to report it if they find it.
There have been a half dozen thefts of radioactive material in Mexico in the last two years. The hazardous materials have been recovered in the previous cases.
Lynden Blake is an Auburn University graduate with a degree in journalism. As an aspiring sportscaster she has worked in many media outlets. She’s currently a news and sports reporter for Suncoast News Network in Sarasota, Florida. Previously she interned for Fox Sports Florida where she worked with the production team during Tampa Bay Rays games and freelanced for www.foxsports.com covering the Miami Heat during the 2015 NBA Summer League. She shadowed at WRBL News 3 in Columbus, Ga. her last semester in Auburn. Previously, she was a staff writer for Tallapoosa Publishers Inc. and did many television and radio gigs for Sportz Blitz and AHSAA Radio Network. As a Tigerette at Auburn she hosted the nation’s top football prospects on game-day visits and official visits during the off season. She has always had passion for sports as she was a three-sport athlete in high school playing softball and basketball and cheering for Benjamin Russell High School.
April 24 (Reuters) - Guangdong Huatie Tongda High-speed Railway Equipment Corp:
* SAYS 2017 NET PROFIT UP 1,501.1 PERCENT Y/Y AT 494.0 MILLION YUAN ($78.37 million)
* SAYS Q1 NET PROFIT UP 25.05 PERCENT Y/Y AT 21.41 MILLION YUAN Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2HUBRq3 Further company coverage: ($1 = 6.3036 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
Hickory's Shurtape Technologies has bought a 50-employee New Hartford, Conn., tape manufacturer and plans to rename the company.
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Nothing works like war to bump up a US President's approval ratings.
Now that Trump has become a war President, his approval rating is jumping to new highs.
Both Bush presidents, and Bill Clinton used fake wars to pump up their approval numbers. It’s a trick that never fails, and with Trump’s illegal missile strike in Syria and North Korea war tension rising, Trump has figured out that the only way to unite left and right in America is to bomb countries a thousand miles away.
Via Rasmussen polls…
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One Woman
‘Sex & The City’
A Parody on Love, Friendship and Shoes
Sunday, February 26
Doors 6PM / Show 7PM
Turner Hall Ballroom
This loving tribute and send-up takes audiences through a laughter-infused version of all six seasons of the beloved show. TJ Dawe – (Director and co-creator of One Man Star Wars Trilogy, One Man Lord of the Rings and PostSecret: The Show) has comedic whirling dervish Kerry Ipema (PostSecret: The Show) bringing all our favorite characters to life as they brunch, banter, argue, support each other and swoon over men and Manolos. There will be puns, cosmopolitans and audience participation. For anyone who remembers the naked dress, the tantric sex demonstration, the post-it note, and “he’s just not that into you,” One Woman Sex and the City: A Parody on Love, Friendship, and Shoes will provide a great reminder of why this series and its characters have stayed so firmly in women’s hearts and minds.
When the AIDS Healthcare Foundation waged an unsuccessful campaign this spring to crack down on “mega projects,” affordable housing developers argued its ballot measure would hurt poor renters and thwart sorely needed construction.
Now the huge nonprofit is getting into affordable housing itself, saying it can provide it quicker and cheaper than such groups.
“The current model does not work,” said its top executive, Michael Weinstein. “It takes too much time. It costs too much money. And in a lot of cases, it excludes the people that need the most help.”
AHF is forming a new division called the Healthy Housing Foundation and has already purchased a skid row building in an effort to provide apartments for hundreds of poor tenants. It is also buying a Hollywood motel and says it plans to break ground on hundreds of new units next year in Florida.
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Bon dance practices begin
Kohala Hongwanji Mission will host their annual Obon event July 1. Bon dance practices begin today at 6:30 p.m. at the mission, continuing June 20, and 7 p.m. June 27 and 28.
On July 1 a graveside service will be at 5 p.m. at Keokea Cemetery and a temple service at 6 p.m. The Bon dance and concession will follow. Obon celebrates the memory of their ancestors. All practices and ceremonies are open to the public.
Info: Call Reverend Shingo Furusawa at 775-7232
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide detectives are responding to the 700 block of Encanto Parkway, Duarte, to assist Pasadena Police Department with an officer involved shooting investigation.
The suspect was struck by gunfire and transported to a local hospital in an unknown condition according to a written statement.
No officers were injured during the incident. There is no further information at this time.
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Bureau at (323)890-5500. If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call “Crime Stoppers” by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), use your smartphone by downloading the “P3 Tips” Mobile APP on Google play or the Apple App Store or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org.nd the
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* TRIUS ANNOUNCES BOARD CHANGES
* TRIUS INVESTMENTS INC - R. GORDON WHEATON HAS RETIRED AS CHAIRMAN OF BOARD
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Chowdown champions will face off Wednesday at Nathan's Famous July Fourth hot dog eating contest, where the men's record stands at 72 frankfurters and buns in 10 minutes.
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Ten-time winner Joey "Jaws" Chestnut will confront 20 other men on New York's Coney Island boardwalk. He set the record last year.
Miki Sudo (MIHK'-ee SOO'-doh) is seeking a fifth women's title in a row. The 19-woman field includes record-holder Sonya "The Black Widow" Thomas.
Sudo downed 41 franks and buns last year. Thomas' record is 45, but she managed 30 last year.
The event attracts thousands of in-person spectators and is televised on ESPN.
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Last year, animal rights activists tried to unfold a banner amid the crowd. Five protesters were taken into custody for questioning and released.
Watford will soon wrap up a deal to bring Peru international winger Andre Carrillo to Vicarage Road. The talented forward will arrive at the Premier League side on a season long loan deal from Portuguese club Benfica.
Carrillo, who only recently arrived at Benfica one year ago from Sporting Lisbon, has decided that he would like to make a temporary loan switch to England and Watford are in first place to complete a move for the player.
Portuguese manager of Watford, Marco Silva, is a big fan of Carrillo having seen the player in action during Silva's time in Portugal coaching Sporting Lisbon.
The 26-year-old has spent the last six years playing in Portugal and has also appeared for the first time in a Peruvian national team shirt since his move to Europe from the Peru capital Lima.
Carrillo has 34 caps for Peru, scoring three goals. Carrillo is comfortable playing on the flanks or up front, or as a second striker.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The California Senate is giving raises to 71 employees to reduce a pay gap between male and female employees.
Anthony Reyes, a spokesman for Democrats who control the chamber, said Tuesday that the 10 percent raises will cost about $602,000 annually.
The increases were given late last year to 58 women and 13 men.
A Senate analysis found women made about 96 cents for every dollar paid to male employees in 2015. The raises reduced the gap by about 1 cent.
An Assembly analysis found that female employees are paid 96 cents for every dollar paid to men. Spokesman Kevin Liao says the Assembly is trying to reduce the gap through ongoing hiring and salary decisions.
A 2015 California law increasing equal pay protections does not apply to the Legislature.
The bus terminal in McAllen just became a bit more comfortable for the thousands of patrons who step foot there on a daily basis. McAllen Metro added two large canopies to the east side of the building to shield travelers and taxicab drivers from the grueling South Texas sun and the occasional inclement weather.
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Environment Canada has issued thunderstorm warnings early Wednesday afternoon for the Windsor-Essex County area.
Favourable conditions for the development of dangerous thunderstorms continue this afternoon and into the evening hours. Storms may produce strong wind gusts and torrential rain.
Environment Canada said the thunderstorms will be very slow-moving and capable of producing 50 to 75 mm of rain.
Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads.
The severe thunderstorm watch comes on the heels of warnings of extreme heat that are forecasted to continue through Thursday.
Temperatures today and Thursday are expected to climb into the low to mid-thirties. Humidex values will also increase, reaching values near forty on both days.
Relief is expected by Friday when a cold front is projected to enter the area, cooling down the simmering temperatures.
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Queens Of The Stone Age have been continuing on with their Villains world tour, even after frontman Josh Homme kicked a photographer in the face at a show in December. They just wrapped up a Latin American leg, and are about to embark on a second go-round of North America in a couple days.
Today, they’ve released a video for Villians track “Head Like A Haunted House,” which was directed by frequent collaborator Liam Lynch. It features Homme’s head stitched onto an animated body and traveling through a ton of spooky scenarios that include flying coffins, dancing skeletons, and a smiling green monster’s hand that is always giving the finger. You can watch below.
Villains is out now via Matador.
Condoms are made of latex rubber, polyurethane or lamb intestines. One of the benefits of condoms is the ability to block sexually transmitted diseases.
Julia Roberts, who has starred alongside George Clooney in big movies and starred for him as a director and producer, will present Clooney with the AFI Life Achievement Award when it is bestowed June 7 at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.
Clooney was selected in October as the recipient of the 46th annual AFI Life Achievement Award, with the two-time Oscar winner one of only two people (along with Walt Disney) to be nominated for Academy Awards in six different categories. The ceremony will air on TNT on June 21 and in September on TCM during a night of programming dedicated to Clooney’s films.
Roberts, herself a four-time Oscar nominee and the Best Actress winner for Erin Brokovich, has appeared alongside Clooney in Ocean’s Eleven and Ocean’s Twelve and most recently in 2016’s Money Monster. She also starred in his directorial debut, 2002’s Confessions of a Dangerous Mind, and in 2013’s August: Osage County which he produced.
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The Board of Mayor and Aldermen for the City of Lexington met in a special called meeting on Tuesday, June 26th, after the utility boards met. The board approved a second reading to continue the 2017-2018 budget, and authorized Interim Public Works Director, Robbie McCready, to move forward with filling a new position. The board also approved a transfer of properties between…
For the complete story, see the July 4th edition of The Lexington Progress.
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A helicopter has crashed in Yorkshire this afternoon, police have confirmed.
Officers were called to the scene near Aldborough, Boroughbridge, in the north of the county, around 1.23pm.
Emergency services including police, fire and ambulance crews are in attendance.
Police are not yet able to confirm any information about casualties., reports the Yorkshire Evening Post.
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A recent article on FanSided ranked the top 25 players in baseball, and the Cleveland Indians were well-represented on the list. A 5-7 start is not what Cleveland Indians fans had in mind, but it is no secret that this team is filled with talent waiting to piece it all together.
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If you are single and want to establish a real, meaningful relationship a professional opinion may be the key. Relationship expert and coach Hilary Silver joined us today to talk about the biggest mistakes people make when looking for love and gave some tips on how singles can be more successful finding love.
If you're buying a Porche for your child I don't think we can talk...unless it's a toy one. Then we're cool. However, the My First Porsche – Wooden Cars has been recalled because the wheels might pop off creating a choking hazard for young ones.
The recall, announced by the Consumer Protection Safety Commission, advises anyone who ones one to contact a local authorized Porsche dealer to return the recalled toy car and receive a full refund.
This recall involves a blue wooden toy Porsche car with tan wheels. The Porsche crest is printed on the front of the recalled toy cars. “PORSCHE” is printed on both sides of the recalled toy cars. They measure about 4 inches long by 2 inches wide by 1 1/2 inches tall. The underside of the toy has “BAJO” and a lot number printed on it. The following lot numbers are included in this recall.
For more information on this recall, check out the official codes here.
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NEW YORK — A 19-year-old Canadian has pleaded guilty to terrorism related charges in the U.S.
The U.S. Justice Department says Abdulrahman El Bahnasawy was one of three people arrested in New York City in connection with an alleged Islamic State-inspired plot more than a year ago.
The plot was revealed Friday after the case was unsealed.
A justice department news release issued Friday says El Bahnasawy, who has been in custody since the FBI arrested him in May 2016, pleaded guilty to terrorism offences and is awaiting sentencing.
The release says El Bahnasawy is from Mississauga, Ont.
The Dalton Police Department is looking for a man who stole a $200 Ingersoll Rand brand wrench from Arevalo's Tire.
The incident happened Monday at the North Glenwood Avenue business.
The suspect and another man were picking up a tire the store had repaired. While one man paid, the other man stayed in the garage where he stole the wrench by sticking it down his pants.
When employees realized the tool was missing, they watched surveillance video and saw the crime take place.
The suspect is a black male. He has a shaved head and was wearing a blue t-shirt with the sleeves cut off, shorts and black boots at the time of the theft.
The suspect and the man he was with were driving an older model black single cab Nissan truck with rusting on the roof.
If you have any information about the suspect's whereabouts or this crime, please call Detective Aaron Simpson at 706-278-9085 extension 9253.
Atlanta 1 0—1 New England 0 1—1
First half_1, Atlanta, Martinez, 9 (Gressel), 23rd minute.
Second half_2, New England, Bunbury, 7 (penalty kick), 88th.
Goalies_Atlanta, Brad Guzan; New England, Matt Turner.
Yellow Cards_Gressel, Atlanta, 37th; Zahibo, New England, 53rd; Anibaba, New England, 73rd; Nemeth, New England, 81st; Guzan, Atlanta, 89th; Williams, Atlanta, 89th.
Referee_Silviu Petrescu. Assistant Referees_Richard Gamache, Gianni Facchini. 4th Official_Robert Sibiga.
A_10,547 (20,000)
Lineups
Atlanta_Brad Guzan; Mikey Ambrose, Franco Escobar, Jeff Larentowicz, Michael Parkhurst; Miguel Almiron, Julian Gressel, Chris McCann; Ezequiel Barco (Kevin Kratz, 86th), Josef Martinez (Romario Williams, 79th), Darlington Nagbe.
New England_Matt Turner; Jalil Anibaba, Antonio Delamea Mlinar, Andrew Farrell, Chris Tierney (Gabriel Somi, 47th); Zahibo (Krisztian Nemeth, 62nd), Teal Bunbury, Luis Alberto Caicedo, Scott Caldwell (Kelyn Rowe, 82nd), Diego Fagundez; Cristian Penilla.
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Saturday, January 13, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.
Madison Area Jugglers present; WORT 89.9 FM & Isthmus welcome
THE 47TH ANNUAL MADFEST JUGGLING EXTRAVAGANZA
featuring
WES PEDEN
CHLOE WALIER
CURT CARLYLE
with special guests TBA
and
MC MARK HAYWARD
Tickets: $20.00 Advance/$25.00 Day Of Show
!!! SOLD OUT LAST 46 YEARS !!! Renegade show, with MC Curt Carlyle, will follow the Extravaganza.
47th Annual MADFEST
6 pm-midnight, Jan. 12, Madison Circus Space, 2100 Winnebago
Times TBD, Saturday, Jan. 13, O'Keefe Middle School, 510 S Thornton Ave.; and more after the Extravaganza show, 10 pm-2 am, Madison Circus Space
Times TBD, Sunday, Jan 14, O'Keefe Middle School
Nairobi — The Supreme Court will on Monday give the reasons for upholding President Uhuru Kenyatta's election in the October 26 repeat poll.
The Supreme Court rules on presidential petitions give the judges 21 days to give a detailed ruling.
The court last month upheld President Kenyatta's election unanimously but did not go into the details of its reasoning.
It did however identify several other issues for determination such as the amendments to the election laws by Jubilee.
During the Monday session, the Judges will give details as to why they unanimously upheld the contested Presidential election.
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is disputing a report that he watches hours of television each day, calling it, "Another false story."
The president is pushing back against a report in The New York Times about his first year in office that mentioned he watches at least four hours of television a day, sometimes twice that amount.
Trump says on Twitter that he "seldom, if ever," watches CNN or MSNBC, "both of which I consider Fake News." The president says he also never watches CNN anchor Don Lemon's show, "CNN Tonight."
The Times said its story was based on interviews with 60 advisers, associates, friends and members of Congress.
Trump has repeatedly lodged complaints about mainstream news outlets that he argues have covered his presidency unfairly and inaccurately.
COUER D’ALENE, Idaho – A food and beer festival will benefit a cause near and dear to the Coeur d’Alene community’s heart.
The 2nd annual Great Northwest Barbecue and Beer Festival will benefit the K-27 Foundation in honor of Coeur d’Alene Police Sgt. Greg Moore, who died in the line of duty in May 2015.
The festival runs July 13 through the July 15 in Coeur d’Alene’s McEuen Park, the site of a memorial recently unveiled in Moore’s honor.
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The barbecue competition winner will receive an invitation to the Jack Daniels World Championship Invitational Barbecue.
Photo courtesy of the Great Northwest Barbecue and Beer Festival
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BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon's police say they have detained a Syrian citizen who was a military commander with the Islamic State group in the central Syrian province of Homs.
The Internal Security Forces said in a statement Tuesday that the man was detained earlier this month in the northern town of Zgharta after entering Lebanon illegally from Syria.
It identified him as a Syrian citizen born in 1982 without giving his name.
The statement said the IS fighter confessed to being "a military cadre" who took part in many battles in Syria including the capture of the historic town of Palmyra that the extremists held for months and destroyed some of its invaluable archaeological sites.
IS carried out many deadly attacks in Lebanon in recent years that left scores dead.
"The GDPNow model forecast for real GDP growth (seasonally adjusted annual rate) in the third quarter of 2017 is 2.5 percent on October 6, down from 2.8 percent on October 5," the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta announced on Friday.
Key quotes:
"The forecasts of third-quarter real consumer spending growth and third-quarter real private fixed investment growth declined from 2.5 percent and 1.8 percent, respectively, to 2.2 percent and 0.9 percent, respectively, after this morning's employment report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics."
"The model's estimate of the dynamic factor for September—normalized to have mean 0 and standard deviation 1 and used to forecast the yet-to-be released monthly GDP source data—fell from 1.53 to 0.18 after the report."
Roy T. Osman of Riverhead died Feb. 14, 2017, at his home. He was 82.
He was born on March 13, 1934, in New York City to Theodore and Beda Osman.
Roy was the retired founder of “Manor Painting and Decorating,” the family business employing his father and sons. He was the self-proclaimed “world’s most scientific house painter.”
He is survived by his sister, Alice; his sons, Mark, Steven and David Osman and his grandchildren, Alixandra and Evan.
Cremation is private.
Arrangements entrusted to the McLaughlin Heppner Funeral Home in Riverhead.
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The Big Ivy Gran Fondo is the first annual charity bike event, that includes 14, 33, 52, 75 mile routes, with the great help of local volunteers. All proceeds benefit local EMS services. Post meal and performance awards included.
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Ramos Beats Broady, Hands Spain 1-0 Lead at Davis Cup
MALAGA, Spain  Spains Albert Ramos-Viñolas beat world No. 165 Liam Broady 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (8-6) on Friday, handing his country a 1-0 lead over the United Kingdom in the Davis Cup World Group first round tie in the Spanish city of Marbella.
The 21st-ranked Ramos-Viñolas, who saved a set point during the tiebreak, had to work for two hours and 34 minutes to earn his first home Davis Cup rubber.
I think he played a great match, the Spaniard said of Broady, the 24-year-old first-time Davis player.
He was fighting all the match. It was very close  all the sets were very close, added the 30-year-old.
Spain, the five-time Davis Cup champion, last won the team event in 2011, when they prevailed 3-1 over Argentina in the final.
Holland signed a contract Monday with Beijing Dongfang of the Chinese National Basketball League, Sam Amico of AmicoHoops.com reports.
The 29-year-old Holland spent the entire season with the D-League's Canton Charge after being cut by their parent club, the Cavaliers, out of training camp in the fall. After averaging 22.5 points and 4.6 rebounds per game for the Charge, Holland will get his chance to showcase his skills abroad with the hopes of eventually showing back up on the NBA radar.
U.S. President Donald Trump, U.S. first lady Melania Trump, their son Barron and the Easter Bunny arrive for the 139th annual White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, U.S., April 17, 2017. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts
Doctor Juan Galvalda with Methodist Health System says warmer weather may be the reason for fewer cases of the flu.
Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lt. Gen. Tukur Yusuf Buratai has disclosed that the Nigeria Army would recruit 12,000 men in 2017 to help fight insurgents and other uprisings across the country.
Buratai was speaking during a budget defence session with the House of Representatives Committee on Army.
According to him, the recruitment exercise would take place after the Army’s 2017 budget proposal of N152.8 billion is approved.
He further revealed that the exercise would be in two batches with 6,000 men first and another 6,000 later.
The army chief further explained that the Army was currently engaged in different operations in almost all the states of the federation, combating criminalities such as kidnapping, terrorism, pipeline vandalism, cattle rustling, among others.
He complained that delay in release of funds was frustrating military operations nationwide, adding that the morale of troops must be boosted regularly.
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BEDFORD, Pa. — A former Pennsylvania district attorney accused of tipping off female drug dealers and giving them lenient treatment in exchange for sex has pleaded guilty to corruption charges in a deal that will keep him out of jail.
Former Bedford County District Attorney William Higgins pleaded guilty Wednesday to 31 misdemeanour counts, including official oppression, according to Attorney General Josh Shapiro.
Higgins resigned in early April after the charges were filed, saying in a statement that he’d been accused of conduct “unbecoming of a district attorney” and “unbecoming of a husband and father.”
Police said Higgins also revealed the names of confidential informants to female drug dealers with whom he was having sex, or to their friends and associates.
Under a plea agreement, Higgins will spend no time behind bars. He will lose a portion of his pension.
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This story has been corrected to show that Higgins pleaded guilty to 31 counts, not 11.
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WALES, Mass. (WWLP) – The small Hampden County town of Wales is making its buildings more accessible for the disabled.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Boston has an agreement in place for the town to improve accessibility to the town hall and the senior center.
Board of Selectmen Executive Secretary Janine Drake told 22News that the town has made some progress satisfying the terms of the Americans With Disabilities Act.
“There are some problems that are beyond the scope of our financial capabilities,” Drake explained. “So that’s what we’re working on.”
The town hall was built in 1901 and a solution still has to be found for the narrow hallways and staircase accommodating visitors who are disabled.
PAGE SPRINGS – Verde Valley Fire District responded to a Monday evening crash at the intersection of SR89A and North Page Springs Road, extricating three patients.
Around 6:15 p.m., the arriving crew found two vehicles with heavy frontend damage, approximately 75 feet apart from each other, said Fire Chief Nazih Hazime in a news release.
Patient assessment revealed three patients, one critical and two with moderate injuries, and one deceased dog, the release stated.
Hazime said all patients needed to be extricated due to the extent of the damage.
Assisting VVFD was Sedona Fire District, Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office, and the Arizona Department of Public Safety.
One patient was transported via Native Air 14 helicopter to Flagstaff Medical Center, stated the release, and the other two patients were transported by ground to Verde Valley Medical Center.
The area of SR 89A and Page Springs Road was shut down for approximately 1.5 hours.
ORANGEVILLE, Ont. — Ontario provincial police confirm that remains found last Saturday are that of Kaden Young, a three-year-old boy who had been missing since being swept from his mother's arms during a flood on Feb. 21.
A fisherman had found the remains of a boy in the water near a bridge in Belwood, Ont., about 30 kilometres north of Guelph.
A post mortem was conducted Monday in Toronto where the remains were positively identified.
Kaden was swept out of his mother's arms when their vehicle entered the Grand River during a flood.
Cameroon’s public spending has decreased by CFA166 billion, on June 30, 2017, compared to its level at the end of 2016’s first semester. Estimated at CFA1,969.7 billion the previous year, it decreased to CFA1,803.7 billion this year.
According to the minister of finance, Alamine Ousmane Mey, who disclosed the figures in the framework of the country mid-term’s assessment of the budgetary implementation, the savings is mainly the results of cutbacks on everyday spending.
As a matter of fact, to deal with public revenues’ decrease, Cameroon’s government decided to cut some costs, mainly fuel costs in public administration or mission costs, credible sources revealed. The decrease in public revenues’ is due to commodities price’s decline coupled with the Economic Partnership Agreement’s effective implementation which led to a decrease in custom revenues.
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MEXICO CITY — The former head of Mexico’s state-owned oil company is denying accusations that he took bribes from Brazilian construction company Odebrecht.
Emilio Lozoya says he was never corrupt and suggests the allegations are being made by executives seeking to reduce their own sentences in Brazil.
The Brazilian newspaper O Globo said Sunday it has obtained statements made by former Odebrecht director Luis Alberto de Meneses Weyll to investigators. Weyll said that from 2012 to 2016, Odebrecht paid Lozoya $10 million to win a contract for work on a refinery in central Mexico. Lozoya left Pemex last year.
Mexico’s Attorney General’s Office has issued a statement saying it doesn’t have all of the information from Brazilian investigators, but would pursue to the case to its ultimate consequences.
Part of I-380 in Cedar Rapids is back open, after a crash brought traffic down to one lane.
The Iowa DOT says the crash happened late Monday night. Our KWWL crew near the scene say it appears one car was involved in the crash.
Video also appears to show crews loading one person into an ambulance.
Stay with KWWL as we learn new information.
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What’s supposed to be an intimate evening with the Trailer Park Boys quickly goes off the rails when, after escaping arrest for ‘a simple misunderstanding’, the boys realize they have limited time to party before the cops inevitably track them down. Under pressure to pack as much partying as possible into the evening, expect the boys to be at their drunkest, highest and greasiest for a hilarious night you’ll never forget!
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NATO’s chief says the military alliance would be concerned if reports that Russia has violated a Cold War-era treaty by deploying a cruise missile prove true.
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ATLANTA (WJBF) – The future of reactors under construction at plant Vogtle is in question.
The Georgia Public Service Commission staff are recommending the commission shift some of the financial risks of construction to Georgia Power or cancel the project.
The project is billions over budget and years behind schedule. It’s being paid for by a monthly tariff on current power bills.
The commission was originally supposed to decide whether construction should continue in February. Now, the company has asked the commission to make a decision on who will pay for the project by the end of the year, so if Georgia Power does decide to cancel construction, the company can write off the loss before a lower tax rate goes into effect in 2018.
Now, the commission is scheduled to make a decision on the plant’s future on Dec. 21.
“Holding onto anger is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die.”
Grudges are remarkably resilient things.
As are resentment, bitterness, and all of anger’s cousins. They’re the little creatures you hold inside, the red rectangular ones (Inside Out, anyone?), who wreak havoc and throw shit at fans. They stew and stew and stew. They simmer. Time presses onwards, like hardening cement, spinning amalgamation of u g l i n e s s.
It’s better for them to be expressed than repressed, I think. Let it out!…or let it go. (With a great deal of patience, I imagine) And of course, that is easier said than done.
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(CNN) Here's what you might have missed on CNN today:
-- The driver in the deadly van attack in Toronto is charged with murder. Just before the attack on Monday, he appears to have praised an American mass killer.
-- Whistleblowers have told lawmakers about alleged questionable behavior from Trump's nominee for VA secretary, including excessive drinking and a "toxic" work environment under his leadership. As a result, the hearing for Ronny Jackson has been indefinitely postponed. Trump said that, if he were Jackson, he wouldn't proceed with the confirmation.
-- The $2 million bond for the Waffle House shooting suspect was revoked by a Tennessee judge, court records show.
Lady Gaga brings her Joanne World Tour to the Pepsi Center on Tuesday, while 98.5 KYGO's Christmas Jam, showcasing Chris Young, Chris Janson and Chris Lane, is at 1STBANK Center on Thursday. Also on tap this week: Evanescence at the Paramount Theatre, 21 Savage at the Ogden Theatre, and Eagles bassist Timothy B. Schmidt at Soiled Dove Underground. Here's our full list of picks:
An 18-year-old has died after the car he was in crashed into trees near Penkridge on New Year's Day.
The grey Honda Civic left the Cannock Road in Pillaton, near the hump back bridge prior to the turn with Mansty Lane, at around 9.40pm.
Police are yet to name the victim, who died at the scene, and have appealed for witnesses to the crash.
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Inspector Jonathan Staite said: "Sadly, despite the efforts of passers-by and medical staff from the West Midlands Ambulance Service, the front seat passenger, an 18-year-old local male, was pronounced dead at the scene.
"Specialist officers are supporting the family of the male at this difficult time.
"Officers are keen to trace any witnesses who saw the collision itself or who saw the grey Honda Civic before the collision. Any witnesses are asked to contact Staffordshire police."
The force can be contacted on 101. The incident reference is 789 of January 1.
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NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg speaks during a media conference at NATO headquarters in Brussels on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017. NATO defense ministers will begin a two-day ministerial beginning on Wednesday.
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Poland, Nawalka split after WC exit
WARSAW: Adam Nawalka is standing down as coach of Poland after his team’s disappointing World Cup performance.
Poland left Russia propping up their first round group after defeats to Senegal and Colombia, before salvaging some pride with a closing 1-0 win over Japan. “I feel responsible for the fact that at the World Cup we didn’t fulfil our plans nor the expectations of supporters,” Nawalka said.Polish football federation president Zbigniew Boniek told a press conference on Tuesday: “We are now looking for a new coach.” He added: “I’d like to say a big thank you to Adam Nawalka for his five years work.”
Nawalka said he was leaving “with dignity” and believed that under his watch Polish football “has taken a step forward”.The 60-year-old was appointed in late 2013 and led Poland to the quarter-finals of Euro 2016.
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A 27-year-old man detected driving while disqualified on the A1 carriageway will be sentenced next month at Banbridge Magistrates Court.
Evan Islam Mohammed Akrahe, Chadwick Street, Belfast, admitted a series of offences on October 11 last year. The case was adjourned until May 11.
BERLIN — German Chancellor Angela Merkel says she thinks the internal combustion engines that are the mainstay of her country's auto industry will eventually have to be phased out.
Merkel told German weekly Super Illu that bans on new gas or diesel cars planned by other European countries are right in principle, but declined to say if Germany should head in that direction and if so, when.
An extract of her interview published Monday quotes Merkel as saying: "I can't give you a precise year yet, but the approach is the right one."
Merkel reiterated her criticism of the car industry over the Volkswagen diesel emissions scandal, saying it was up to automakers to repair the damage done.
(CNBC) — Stocks fell on Tuesday, giving up earlier gains, as investors worried about rising interest rates and reacted to comments on a conference call from bellwether Caterpillar that hinted economic growth may slow later in the year.
The Dow Jones industrial average traded 486 points lower as of 3:30 p.m. ET after rising as much as 131 points shortly after the open of trading. The S&P 500 fell 1.5 percent. The Nasdaq composite declined 1.8 percent as shares of Facebook, Amazon, Alphabet and Netflix all dropped more than 4 percent.
“Investors have high expectations for earnings,” said Kate Warne, investment strategist at Edward Jones. “At the same time, a lot of people are asking: Does it get better from here?”
This dog is giving off some serious “Dad of two kids actively involved in concert band” vibes. Maybe he’s singing along? Maybe he’s objecting? Who knows. But it’s fun to imagine that this tired guy just wants some peace and quiet.
Anthony Davis scored 43 points to help the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 114-100 today.
Davis made 17 of 34 shots and had 10 rebounds, and E'Twaun Moore added 26 points for the Pelicans.
New Orleans had lost two straight since All-Star DeMarcus Cousins was lost for the season with a left Achilles tendon rupture. They righted the ship by shooting 51 per cent from the field against the Thunder.
Oklahoma City's Russell Westbrook had 16 points, 14 assists and 10 rebounds for his 16th triple-double of the season. Steven Adams had 23 points and 12 rebounds for the Thunder, who lost their third straight after an eight-game winning streak.
Westbrook approached a triple-double in the first half with nine points, nine assists and seven rebounds to help the Thunder take a 58-54 lead at the break.
The Pelicans seized momentum early in the third quarter. New Orleans led 97-89 in the fourth when Westbrook checked back in after a rest.
WASHINGTON (AP) - White House official Christopher Liddell has been named deputy chief of staff for policy coordination.
White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders said Monday that Liddell will serve under Chief of Staff John Kelly and will work with Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations Joe Hagin. He will be charged with managing the policy process.
In a statement, Kelly says Liddell is "highly qualified to oversee and coordinate our policy process."
A former executive at Microsoft and General Motors, Liddell has been with the administration since the transition. He served as director of strategic initiatives and worked in the White House Office of American Innovation. The White House says he will continue to work with that office.
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Pakistan’s annual inflation rate in June spiked to 5.21 percent from 4.19 percent in May - the biggest increase in nearly four years, the Bureau of Statistics said on Wednesday.
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The acceleration in price growth from May was the fastest since October 2014, the statistics bureau said.
On a month-on-month basis, the inflation rate was 0.57 percent in June, the bureau said.
Food items such as tomatoes, bananas, potatoes, and onions, as well as bus fares and children’s shoes were the main reason behind the increase in month-on-month prices.
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Canada based singer, Pauli-B premieres the spanking visuals to her recently released pop single “Can’t Kill Myself“.
The epic video which stars popular Ghanaian online comic sensation, Kalybros was shot in beautiful locations across Accra, Ghana by prolific director, Xpress Philms.
“Can’t Kill Myself” is a tale of a cheating lover boy caught between true love and love influenced by material gains.
This suspense filled music video brings life to the smash hit as the B.Max Ent. diva keeps improving on her craft.
Pauli-B is currently on her summer tour of Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya and the United Kingdom.
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After studying nursing and working for five years in Christchurch Hospital's intensive care unit , she found an opportunity to visit while doing some good. Doney stumbled upon a charity called Mercy Ships, which operates a hospital ship currently docked at a port in Benin, West Africa.
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This is a video of how NATO rebels exploded a suicide car bomb as Kafria & Foua kids were stranded for days, starved, then gathered on purpose to kill maximum number of victims! They succeeded in killing more than 116 kids! Then they sent their White Helmets actors to benefit by manipulating the tragedy to their favour knowing very well that they never set foot in the besieged towns of Kafria & Foua for 4 years simply because no Qaeda was there!!
Surviving eyewitnesses spoke of bad treatments by these terrorist rebels after the blast & before the stage was set for WH’s! Many confirmed that “rebels” shot at them as they rushed to rescue their families & forced them into designated spots to make room for the WH show!”
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2 domande flash e un messaggio ai tifosi della @juventusfc @PauDybala_JR: sei d'accordo che calcia meglio lui le punizioni? #UCL #Juventus pic.twitter.com/DNjlZRaJpx — La UEFA (@UEFAcom_it) 19 marzo 2018
Ex-Juve captain Alessandro Del Piero spoke to the official UEFA website about a few bianconeri topics, here is what he had to say on the matter:"Paulo Dybala? As for Free-kicks, I am certainly better but Paulo is still very young and he has time to get better and surpass me. I had fun but my time is now finished, it is Paulo's turn to shine. I wish him all the best going forward since he is a great player who can give a lot to Juve. Gigi Buffon? Everyone is waiting for him to finally lift the Uefa Champions league trophy but anyhow, according to me he will always be the real number one". You can view Alex Del Piero's original quotes bellow right here on Calciomercato.com.
Paul Meeks, chief investment officer at Sloy, Dahl, & Holst, discusses Facebook stock’s slide Monday after news the social media giant is wrapped up a data mining scandal.
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Celtic are set to match the biggest points cushion they’ve beaten Rangers to the title by in 30 years – with three-and-a-half months to spare.
Brendan Rodgers’s side will move 22 points clear of Mark Warburton’s men if they win their game in hand against St Johnstone on January 25.
And that would equal the margin of victory Davie Hay’s Celtic side won the 1985-86 title by when Rangers finished fifth.
That season the Light Blues trailed their Old Firm rivals by 15 points – the equivalent of 22 under the three points for a win system later introduced – when the campaign ended.
Rangers recorded just five wins in the second half of the season.
The Ibrox side's first league fixture of 2017 is against Motherwell at Fir Park, a week after the sides meet in the Scottish Cup.
Watch Gers vlogger Jonny McFarlane give his verdict on the Rangers v Celtic clash...
Pakistan pacer Hasan Ali fulfilled his father’s wishes when he dismissed English skipper Eoin Morgan in Pakistan’s semi-final match against England in Cardiff on Wednesday. “The wicket of captain Eoin Morgan is necessary and God willing my son will take it,” Hasan Ali’s father told a news channel. He did not disappoint as Hasan Ali who has been impressive for Pakistan throughout the tournament picked up the wicket of Eoin Morgan who was caught behind by Sarfraz Ahmed for 33 runs.
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A Chinese news agency says an explosion at a chemical plant in the country's east has killed four people.
The Xinhua News Agency said the blast Saturday at the Jinshan Chemical Plant Co., in Linshu County in Shandong province southeast of Beijing also injured six people.
Xinhua says the explosion occurred during maintenance.
It says the company's owner was in police custody and the cause of the blast is under investigation.
As tensions with North Korea mount, Hawaii lawmakers anxiously are dusting off the state’s emergency plans in preparation for the possibility – however remote – of an attack on the islands.
U.S. Air Force Airman Jenson U. Jorge graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in Texas.
The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.
Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.
He is the son of Errol and Lourdes Jorge of Murrieta.
Jorge graduated in 2006 from Rancho Vista High School in Temecula.
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Mattel has a new kid-focused smart hub called Aristotle, which can switch on a night light if it hears a baby crying to soothe the child (Warning: source may be paywalled; alternative source ). The device is also designed to keep changing its activities, even to the point where it can help a preteen with homework, learning about the child along the way. Given the privacy concerns, lawmakers are worried that the always-on device could build an "in-depth profile of children and their family." Jezebel reports:
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A Black Lake man has been charged with choking a Prince Albert police officer after an assault in the northern Saskatchewan city.
Police were called to a hotel in the 3600-block of 2nd Avenue West early Saturday morning for a disturbance and an alleged attempted sexual assault.
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When officers attempted to arrest a man outside of the hotel, he allegedly physically assaulted an officer.
Officers said they were able to control the man and take him into custody.
The 34-year-old man is charged with choking a police officer, assaulting a police officer with the intent to resist arrest, unlawful confinement and failing to comply with an undertaking.
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He is scheduled to appear Monday in Prince Albert provincial court.
Police said the sexual assault investigation is ongoing.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A Democratic attorney general candidate says his Republican opponent, Ohio Auditor Dave Yost, should have immediately referred to authorities a whistleblower’s allegations that Ohio’s then-largest online charter school intentionally inflated attendance figures.
Steven Dettelbach, a former U.S. attorney, responded Tuesday to an Associated Press report that an ex-employee of the now-shuttered Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow shared his claims of misconduct with the Ohio Department of Education and Yost’s office last year. The ECOT board’s attorney says he was unaware of the man’s claims.
Dettelbach told reporters Tuesday that critical evidence in a potential criminal case could have been lost during delays in referring the information.
A message was left with Yost’s office seeking comment. His spokesman said Monday that the whistleblower’s information was considered for an upcoming audit report.
Wright (back) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bengals after being limited in practice Thursday and Friday.
Wright finally earned substantial defensive snaps (26) against the Falcons in Week 4, logging four solo tackles. With E.J. Gaines (groin) also questionable for Sunday's game, a return for Wright this week could lead to more opportunities at making an impact.
STUART THEOBALD: The private sector could pull the plug on government bonds if it really wanted to
‘Fund managers have a fiduciary responsibility to ensure their investors’ money is going to be well managed, and right now they cannot think that of the state’
Police arrested a man early this morning after he allegedly stole an item from a store and injured a security guard who tried to stop him in Ewa Beach.
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Police arrested a man early this morning after he allegedly stole an item from a store and injured a security guard who tried to stop him in Ewa Beach.
Police said the suspect was observed taking the unspecified item at Longs Drugs and leaving the store without paying for it at about 10:40 p.m. Monday.
The store manager alerted security personnel at the shopping center. When a security guard attempted to stop the culprit, police said the suspect used force against him and the guard sustained a fracture in his left wrist. The assailant fled the scene.
Police located the suspect and arrested him shortly before 1 a.m. today on suspicion of second-degree robbery.
Jimmy Butler was a force in Game 1 of the Bulls' playoff series against the Celtics, and it reminded Wade of a certain former teammate. Bulls teammate Dwyane Wade noticed some parallels from Butler's performance in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series against the Celtics and James, who along with Wade helped the Heat stifle Derrick Rose and the Bulls in the 2011 Eastern Conference finals.
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PRICHARD — A man described by police as “armed and dangerous” is wanted on a murder warrant for Kendrick Cordell Jones, 22, in connection with a Sunday drive-by shooting that killed a 25-year-old man in Prichard.
Marion Earl Awudu was killed when he was shot in the face, Prichard police said. Jones is also being sought in connection with other felonies, police said.
Call 452-2211 or email info@thecityofprichard.org if you have information on jones’ whereabouts.
Jones, who has previous arrests for robbery and assault, was sentenced in 2014 to three years in prison for receiving stolen property, according to court records. It was not immediately known when he was released from custody.
Montana plans to keep wolf hunt quotas outside Yellowstone
HELENA, Mont. — Montana wildlife officials are proposing to keep the number of wolves that can be hunted or trapped just outside of Yellowstone National Park at four.
The proposal that went out for public comment Friday would set a quota of two wolves in each of two Montana management areas outside the park.
That was also the limit set in 2016 after the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission rejected a plan to increase the quota.
No wolf hunting is allowed inside Yellowstone or Glacier national parks. There is also a quota of two wolves outside Glacier park.
There are no wolf hunting quotas for the rest of the state.
Wildlife and conservation advocates say they support the commission’s proposal to keep the limits outside Yellowstone.
A Mansfield pensioner has been charged with sexually assaulting a number of girls as young as ten.
Alan Smith, 74, of Eakring Court, denied nine charges of sexual touching and assault, which were alleged to have happened in the 1970s, and as recently as 2016, when he appeared at Mansfield Magistrates Court, on Friday.
He was granted unconditional bail until June 22, for a case management hearing at Nottingham Crown Court.
Baku. 2 June. REPORT.AZ/ Uncertainty in the oil market leads to an aggravation of the struggle for consumption markets, and I have to state that today all the participants in the market are preparing for an increase in production and strengthening the struggle for markets.
Report informs referring to Gazeta.ru, Chairman of "Rosneft" Igor Sechin said, speaking at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.
Sechin noted that the industry needs stable and long-term stability: "Therefore, in the current state, we cannot talk about stabilization or a sustained reversal of negative market trends."
The low oil prices have come for a long time, the head of "Rosneft" stressed.
A Clermont County man was found guilty Wednesday on two counts of heroin trafficking.
Nicholas Nelson was sentenced to nine years in prison, which is the maximum sentence the court could impose on his plea.
Nelson’s case started in October of last year when officers from the Union Township Police Department were alerted of suspected drug activity at the Red Roof Inn in Union Township.
Surveillance video appeared to show Nelson conducting drug transactions on the grounds of the hotel, officials said.
Police issued a search warrant for his room and found more than 11 grams of heroin.
It was the fourth time Nelson has been arrested for drug trafficking, authorities said.
He was last released from prison in January of last year after serving five years for heroin convictions in Hamilton County.
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Despite lawsuits, the theatre does not plan to stop the production. It wants to present it at more schools instead.
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LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) _ Environmental experts in Nebraska say transmission lines to power pumping stations for the planned Keystone XL pipeline would threaten endangered whooping cranes.
Representatives from environmental groups including the Sierra Club and Bold Nebraska submitted written testimony on Monday to the Nebraska Public Service Commission.
They say they object to the $8 billion pipeline’s impact on natural resources. The commission regulates the pipeline route through Nebraska.
Bird expert Paul Johnsgard says the preferred route of the pipeline would mean nearly 70 miles (110 kilometers) of new power lines in the state would pass through migration areas where whooping cranes roost and feed. He says that increases the risk of bird deaths from collisions.
Pipeline developer TransCanada says it’ll review comments but that the route doesn’t cross critical habitat for whooping cranes.
News that St. Cloud, Minn.-based PleasureLand RV Center had relocated its Pleasureland RV Budget Lot to a newly acquired and upgraded facility in Brainerd, Minn., may be only the tip of the iceberg for PleasureLand owner and CEO Dan Pearson's strategic expansion plans. As it stands, Pearson's 46-year-old, family-held dealership has six Gopher State facilities with conventional Pleasureland RV rolling stock stores in St. Cloud, Brainerd and Ramsey and Budget Lot locations in Brainerd, Long Prairie and St. Cloud - the latter of which have been developed over the past three years with both preowned and new inventory to appeal to today's growing wave of price-sensitive buyers.
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Jessica Leeds discusses the fallout of her accusation of sexual misconduct by President Donald Trump. (Published Monday, Dec. 11, 2017)
Trump Accuser: 'We Are Not Holding Our President Accountable'
Over 50 Democratic lawmakers on Monday asked the House oversight committee to investigate sexual misconduct allegations made against President Donald Trump.
In a letter to committee chairman Rep. Trey Gowdy, R-S.C., and ranking member Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Md., the Democratic Women’s Working Group wrote that the country deserves "a full inquiry into the truth of these allegations."
“At least 17 women have publicly accused the President of sexual misconduct,” the letter, which was signed by 56 lawmakers, said. “We cannot ignore the multitude of women who have come forward with accusations.”
The letter added that Trump should be allowed to present evidence in his own defense.
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SLIDELL, La. - Would you stop for gas if you saw this at the pumps?
This creepy video shows a massive swarm of mayflies taking over a convenience store in Slidell, Louisiana.
"I saw it last night around 11 and it was crazy," says Dalton Bond, who witnessed the swarm firsthand.
Kenny Hickman, who captured the frenzy on his cell phone, says it's unlike anything he's ever seen.
"I started filming it with my phone and I'm like I'm not getting out,” Hickman tells WGNO.
Thankfully, mayflies have a short lifespan and typically live for roughly 24 hours.
"I'm either having them for dinner, up my ears, up my nose, I haven't seen so many before swarm," says Hickman.
Just like moths, mayflies are attracted to light, so a bright gas station fits the bill no matter how unnerving their buggy behavior seems to us.
According to Entomology Today, mayfly swarms are common in late spring and early summer during mating season.
It's been a relatively cool August in Kansas City so far this summer. That will begin to change this week, Gary Amble says.
Staff photo by Fritz Busch Doug Grams of New Ulm displays some of his young Dominque chickens at the Brown County Pigeon & Poultry Association swap meet at the Brown County Coliseum at the fairgrounds Saturday. Grams said the breed is America's first chicken breed with black and white barred feather patterns.
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TOLEDO>> A Christian group that considers homosexuality to be immoral has bought a building that until late last year housed one of Ohio’s oldest gay bars.
The Blade reports property records show the Bretz Nightclub building in Toledo was bought last month for $148,000.
The Greater Toledo House of Prayer says in a statement the previous owner had tried to sell the building for three years so it could remain open as a gay club. The group says it has no role in closing the club and bought the building because it needs more space for worship services.
The chairwoman of a nonprofit group that helps runaway and homeless LGBTQ youths says she has concerns about House of Prayer’s motivations for the purchase and challenges the religious organization to “embrace” it.
An aspiring actress has said Steven Seagal sexually assaulted her during a supposed casting session when she was 17.
Faviola Dadis said at a news conference that she had recently moved to the US from the Netherlands when she was invited to a Beverly Hills hotel room in 2002 to audition for Seagal for a film he planned to make about Genghis Khan.
The 33-year-old former model said only the Hollywood star and his bodyguard were in the room when the actor reached under her bikini top and then grabbed her genitals.
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Ms Dadis said she ended the audition and immediately left.
She said she feared being blacklisted if she reported Seagal, and only recently filed a police report.
Los Angeles County prosecutors say they are reviewing the case.
It was very cold and snowy in Buffalo on Sunday when the Bills took on the Colts. Here are some fans who dressed for the game:
But then, because these fans always exist, one group of enthusiastic fans tried to prove that they would not succumb to weather by doing something like putting a shirt on.
Seriously, guys, put a shirt on.
A driver who used a stolen ute to ram an occupied police car before driving through paddocks, a residential property and a number of fences remains on the run in regional Victoria.
The ramming happened on Monday afternoon in West Bendigo as officers tried to intercept the South Australian registered 2013 white four-door Toyota Hilux, which was stolen from a house in nearby Maiden Gully the day before, police say.
No police officers were injured in the incident and the ute was later found dumped at Longlea with detectives continuing to search for the driver.
Two different bands will be providing a range of live music at The Wheatsheaf in Leighton Buzzard.
On Friday night Right Hand Drive entertain at The Wheatsheaf for the first time with a mix of not-too- overdone rock favourites, forgotten gems, power-pop and a few rocked-up surprises.
They are a female-fronted 4-piece rocky covers act from Hertfordshire covering a wide range of artists including Whitesnake, Eurythmics, Blondie, Clash, Rainbow and the Foo Fighters.
The band are Katie Oldham on vocals, Paul Davis on bass, Al Partridge on drums and Guy Jackson on guitar.
On Saturday night The Informers make a welcome return to the Wheatsheaf.
This passionate, hard working band with a reputation that precedes them deliver a great range of ska, rock, new romantic, new wave and punk covers from the 70s and 80s.
They perform popular covers including from The Jam and Madness and a few slightly more obscure numbers that you have most likely forgotten you liked.
Music starts about 9.30pm and entry is free.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 4 Evening' game
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Iowa Lottery's "Pick 4 Evening" game were:
6-3-2-2
(six, three, two, two)
Matt Murray may find himself back in the net this week.
The Penguins goaltender could make his return from a concussion as early as Tuesday when the team visits the Islanders, coach Mike Sullivan announced Monday.
"He will be an option in goal tomorrow night," Sullivan said. "We'll see how he responds to practice."
Murray, who hasn't played since sustaining the head injury in practice Feb. 26, practiced fully with his teammates during Monday's workout.
"He had a real strong practice today," Sullivan added, via the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. "We will make the decisions accordingly."
The Penguins dropped their first two games after Murray got hurt and have gone 5-3-1 overall while he's been sidelined.
Pittsburgh has 10 regular-season games remaining and sits two points behind the rival Capitals in second place in the Metropolitan Division.
Amazon seemingly confirms the existence of the rumored Fire TV Cube
A mysterious sign-up page is discovered on Amazon’s website that seemingly confirms the existence of the rumored Fire TV Cube and gives serious credence to previously leaked specs and images.
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Horse racing-Irish horses dominate top weights for Grand National
Feb 15 (Reuters) - Irish-trained horses look set to repeat last year's dominance of the Grand National as they were given the top five weights for the famous marathon steeplechase at Aintree, Liverpool on April 8.
Five of last year's top six finishers were trained in Ireland and the weights for April's race announced on Tuesday contains 20 horses trained in the country out of the top 40 entries -- the maximum runners allowed -- on the list.
A MAN who was spared prison for having a knife has been jailed.
Lewis Healy, 28, of Hunter Road, Southsea, admitted possession of a bladed article on June 13 last year.
On February 3 a judge at Portsmouth Crown Court handed him a six-month suspended sentence.
But he did not comply with a drug rehabilitation requirement within five days and later admitted failing to keep in touch with probation and then failing to surrender to court.
Judge Sarah Munro QC jailed him for six months plus 14 days for failing to turn up to court.
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Gangrel (David Heath), the former leader of "The Brood" alongside Edge and Christian during WWE's infamous "Attitude Era," recently spoke with the gang at "The Roman Show" about Bray Wyatt originally wanting him to be part of The Wyatt Family.
"When I was talking to Bray he was saying he very much wanted me to come in but I think because of the name issue, WWE doesn't own the name Gangrel, so things got shot down and stuff," said Heath. "It would have been fun."
Heath also addressed his past work with Edge and Christian, who he labeled as "awesome guys" that were easy and fun to work with.
"Awesome guys," Heath said of the legendary WWE tag-team. "All of them are awesome. Proud of them all. Christian, Edge, Matt, Jeff, just great guys. You couldn’t ask for a better group of people to want to be around and work with."
Check out the complete David Heath interview at the official YouTube channel for The Roman Show found here.
Tonight, Dakota takes on Sturgeon Heights at the Allard Arena.
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A former Marine who fired more than 20 rounds with a military-style assault rifle at two homeless people he let into his downtown St. Paul apartment last spring is guilty of murder. After several hours of deliberation Monday, a Ramsey County District Court jury convicted Scott Klund of second-degree murder and second-degree attempted murder in the May 7 shooting at the Parkside apartments in Lowertown.
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Referred to by enthusiasts as the "Killer Bees," the cars that raced in FIA Group B are some of the fastest, most sophisticated rally cars ever built. This Group B Rally Car Collection is full of great examples, all of which are up for sale.
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Lung cancer killed a quarter of a million people (273,000) in the EU in 2015, according to Eurostat figures published on Thursday, the World No Tobacco day. The share of lung cancer among all fatal cancers was highest in Hungary (27%), followed by Greece, Denmark, Poland and the Netherlands (all 24%). The lowest shares were recorded in Portugal and Latvia (both 15%). Men were twice as affected as women.
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HONG KONG, April 20 China Mobile Ltd, the country's largest telecoms network operator, said on Thursday its first-quarter profit was up by 3.7 percent due to demand for its 4G mobile broadband service.
The company said in a statement that profit for the January-March period rose to 24.8 billion yuan ($3.6 billion) on revenue also up 3.7 percent at 184 billion yuan.
It added 33.04 million 4G subscribers in the period, the company said, bringing its 4G customer base to 568 million. Data traffic grew rapidly, with handset data traffic up 101 percent compared with a year ago while voice traffic dropped by 7 percent.
Its total number of mobile subscribers rose to 856 million, from 849 million a year ago. Average revenue per user per month rose 1.6 percent to 58.5 yuan. ($1 = 6.8828 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Sijia Jiang; Editing by Greg Mahlich)
SACRAMENTO (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday evening's drawing of the California Lottery's "Daily 3 Evening" game were:
4-6-5
(four, six, five)
¶ Ticket-holders with all three winning numbers in the order given win the top prize. Lesser amounts are also awarded to ticket-holders with other varying combinations of the winning numbers.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has arrived in Portugal for a 24-hour official visit during which she will discuss the European Union's future with local officials.
Merkel flew Wednesday to the northern Portuguese city of Porto, where she was met by Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa.
She was due to inaugurate a research center run by German auto parts manufacturer Bosch before visiting Porto University's Institute for Health Research and Innovation, where she was to meet with students.
On Thursday, Merkel is due in the capital city of Lisbon for talks with President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa and with Costa before a lunchtime news conference.
Germany is one of Portugal's biggest foreign investors.
FITCHBURG (WKOW) -- Police have been called to the scene of a reported shooting in Fitchburg.
The Dane County Communications Center says the call came in around 7:30 p.m. Wednesday about a shooting in the area of Anton Drive and Williamsburg Way.
A 27 News crew says police are blocking the road at King James Way and Norfolk Drive, south of the area where the shooting was reported.
At this point, dispatchers did not yet have any reports about whether anyone was hurt.
Stick with 27 News for the latest on this developing story.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – The Susquehanna Township Police Department has announced the arrest of a man accused in multiple sexual assaults involving a minor.
Lathan Chad Overton, 37, was arrested Thursday on rape, sexual assault and other related charges.
According to court documents, the charges against Overton stem from crimes he is accused of committing in December of 2011.
Overton is in Dauphin County Prison after failing to post $1,000,000 bail.
A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for May 4.
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The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra's Summer with the Symphony returns for its third season in June, offering a diverse selection of concerts - from classics to hip-hop and everything in between. There are so many ways to add the perfect musical spark to summer in Pittsburgh! The Pittsburgh Symphony returns for another free concert at the 58th Annual Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival at Point State Park in downtown, Pittsburgh.
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BALTIMORE (AP) — Jacob Grandison scored a career-high 21 points and Holy Cross rolled to a 73-57 victory over Loyola (Maryland) on Saturday.
Holy Cross (8-15, 5-7 Patriot League) has won three of its last four games. Loyola (7-16, 5-7) has lost two straight.
Jehyve Floyd added 14 points for the Crusaders, who shot 54 percent from the field and made 17 of 20 free throws. Caleb Green and Karl Charles added 12 points apiece, and Austin Butler chipped in 10.
Andrew Kostecka scored 14 points and Chuck Champion had 13 to lead Loyola.
Grandison hit back-to-back 3-pointers to spark an early 12-4 surge as Holy Cross built a 39-26 halftime lead. Kostecka scored eight points and Brent Holcombe capped a 13-4 stretch with a dunk that pulled the Greyhounds to 49-40 early in the second, but they didn’t get closer.
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Former Wenatchee World Publisher Wilfred R. Woods died Saturday at age 97, ending his nine decades of wandering the world and wondering tirelessly about how it worked.
Preferring the nickname “Wilf,” the newspaperman, family patriarch, avid outdoorsman, art philanthropist and expert whistler died at home from complications of old age and new ailments.
April 28 Aaron's Inc
* Aaron's Inc reports first quarter 2017 results
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.66, revenue view $834.2 million -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Q1 earnings per share $0.74
* Q1 revenue $844.6 million versus $854.4 million
* Q1 non-GAAP earnings per share $0.80
* Same store revenues (revenues earned in company-operated stores open for entirety of both quarters) decreased 9.3% during Q1 of 2017
* Identified approximately 70 additional stores to be closed in Q2 of 2017
* Says outlook company issued on February 17, 2017 remains unchanged
* Continues to expect it will incur aggregate pre-tax charge of about $13 million in 2017 with respect to stores identified for closure
* FY2017 earnings per share view $2.30, revenue view $3.20 billion -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
SIMFEROPOL (Sputnik) — On Sunday, thousands of supporters of the Ukrainian nationalist party Svoboda (Freedom) participated in a torchlight parade in Kiev's city center dedicated to the 108th anniversary of Bandera's birthday.
"The new year in Ukraine starts with a bad tradition of celebrating the birthday of the Nazi and butcher Bandera. His ideological descendants keep on destroying the Ukrainian state and the international image of the country," Aksenov said on Facebook.
Bandera collaborated with Nazi Germany during World War II and was responsible for numerous atrocities against civilians as a leader of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA), whose activities are prohibited in Russia.
Feb 14 Amuse Inc:
* Says the co plans to set up a JV after early April, which is engaged artist goods sales and fan club operation, under cooperation with TAPIRS
* Says the co will also acquire part of stake in TAPIRS for the capital alliance
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On April 15, 2017, Lois Sinofsky (nee Blacker), beloved wife of the late Howard Sinofsky; devoted mother of Marc Sinofsky, Jeffrey (Dianna) Sinofsky, Richard Sinofsky and the late Brian Sinofsky; dear sister of the late Barry Blacker; adored grandmother of Jordan, Maxwell and Samuel Sinofsky; cherished daughter of the late Evelyn and Bernard Blacker. Services at SOL LEVINSON & BROS., INC., 8900 Reisterstown Road, at Mount Wilson Lane on Wednesday, April 19, at 12 noon. Interment at Swinicher Woliner Benevolent Society, 6700 Bowleys Lane. Please omit flowers. Contributions in her memory may be sent to American Heart Association, Memorial and Tributes Processing Center, 4217 Park Place Court, Glen Allen, VA 23060-9979. In mourning at 7214 Verbena Drive, Baltimore, MD 21209, Wednesday only.
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Buccaneers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy left Sunday’s loss to the Lions with an injury and the veteran believes that it is a serious one.
Roy Cummings of Florida Football Insiders reports that McCoy, who had tears in his eyes on his way off the field, believes he tore his biceps in the 24-21 loss. McCoy has suffered the injury twice before during his career.
“It actually happened on the first play of the game,” McCoy said. “[I] just kept playing through the pain but the it got to a point where I just couldn’t tolerate the pain anymore. I didn’t want to be out there playing with one arm. You’re not helping your team at that point. Your being selfish. If I would have kept playing I would have hurt my team.”
If that diagnosis is confirmed, McCoy would likely miss the final three games of what’s already been a disappointing season in Tampa. McCoy has started all 13 games for the Bucs and has 40 tackles and five sacks on the year.
Day Without Immigrants action in St. Louis, Kansas City
ST. LOUIS (AP) — The national "Day Without Immigrants" includes actions in both of Missouri's metropolitan areas.
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that Cherokee Street, the hub of traditional Mexican cuisine in St. Louis, was mostly quiet at lunch hour Thursday after several restaurants closed in solidarity.
Meanwhile, the Kansas City Star reports that 400 to 500 protesters gathered near City Hall, many holding banners and signs such as "Somos America," which translates to "We're America."
The protests are in response to President Donald Trump's pledge to increase deportation of immigrants living in the country illegally, build a wall along the Mexican border, and ban people from certain majority-Muslim countries from coming into the U.S.
6 Louisiana soldiers honored at Senate 'Military Family Day'
BATON ROUGE - The Louisiana Senate has honored six soldiers who died in military service.
The ceremony was part of the Senate's annual "Military Family Day," which has honored 228 soldiers since 2005. The veterans commemorated Tuesday were members of the Navy, Army, Marines and National Guard.
Sen. Jonathan Perry, a Republican from Kaplan, read individual condolence resolutions for each soldier. Family members were invited to attend, and those families present were given a state flag.
Perry called the event the Senate's "humble attempt to pay tribute to Louisiana's fallen servicemen and women."
The ceremony is followed with a balloon release on the steps of the Louisiana Capitol.
DETROIT (AP) — Kameron Chatman had 21 points with eight rebounds to lead all five Detroit Mercy starters in double-figure scoring in a 74-60 victory over IUPUI on Friday night.
Chatman, who had four assists and three steals, scored 12 points in the first half when Detroit took a 38-28 lead after shooting 52 percent and leading by as many at 18.
The Titans led the entire game and made 8 of 19 3-point tries. Roschon Prince and Josh McFolley added 14 points with McFolley making four of the Titans’ 11 steals. DeShawndre Black scored 13 points and Cole Long 12 with seven assists for the Titans (7-17, 3-8 Horizon).
Jaylen Minnett led the Jaguars (7-15, 4-7), who have lost four straight, with four 3-pointers for his 12 points. IUPUI didn’t get closer than seven in the second half.
The victory avenged an 81-66 loss at IUPUI on Jan. 16.
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On the 4th of December 2016, there was an end of year service held at the Aso Villa Chapel. In attendance were many past leaders of the country including; Olusegun Obasanjo, Alex Ekwueme, Yakubu Gowon, Oladipo Diya, Ernest Shoneken, and Com. Ebitu Ukiwe.
What we didn’t know was that they also sang a popular and powerful hymn together. The hymn, Oh God our help in ages past, was written by Isaac Watts sometime in the 1700s and was basically a hymn paraphrasing Psalm 90.
The past leaders, led by Professor Osinbajo, delivered the song complete with studio mics and headphones. While Osinbajo sang his parts in English, the other leaders performed theirs in their native dialects.
The Vice President uploaded the video on Facebook today where it has so far garnered over 60,000 views.
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The Hollywood Reporter reports: “Walt Disney and 21st Century Fox on Wednesday set July 10 shareholder votes in New York for their $52.4 billion deal, in which Disney would acquire large parts of Fox, including the 20th Century Fox studio, Fox’s entertainment cable networks and its international assets, including its stake in Sky.”
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2 More In Britain Sickened By Nerve Agent Used Against Ex-Russian Spy British police say a couple who were found gravely ill on Saturday had been poisoned with the same nerve agent that was used in an attack earlier this year on a former Russian spy and his daughter.
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YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WYTV) – Youngstown Mayor Tito Brown has appointed a director of the city’s Parks and Recreation Department.
Dawn Turnage was named to the position. Her salary will be $56,947.
Turnage has worked as a housing advisor at Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority for the past three years and as a customer service leader for the City of Westerville’s Parks and Recreation Department. She has a master’s degree in Administrative Justice and Security as well as a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, according to a news release from the city.
Brown still has to name a finance director as well as other cabinet positions.
He and his transition team have reviewed applications for various positions from almost 90 applicants. The team invited more than 30 people to interview with multiple members of the team and recommended 15 people meet with the mayor.
The same process will be followed for the next round of applicants, according to the city.
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- People shopping for groceries at the West 117th Street Giant Eagle location in Cleveland were in for two big surprises Monday: being greeted at the register by Cavs players Isaiah Thomas and JR Smith, and then having their food bill paid for in full.
It was all part of the Cavaliers Season of Giving, presented by Nestle Baking. The players were joined by volunteers from Nestle, who treated each shopper to packages of Nestle Toll House cookie dough and bags of chocolate chips to take home with them.
It was a great way to spread holiday cheer, as happy Clevelanders joked and took photos with the players. Check it out in the video above.
Middlesbrough and Leicester played out a dull goalless draw at the Riverside to boost their respective effort to pull clear of the bottom three.
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A MAN who attended an animal refuge centre to collect his dog has been accused of trespassing.
Maryborough police were called to the centre on Bright St after they received a trespassing complaint.
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It is believed the man refused to pay the release fee and became aggressive towards staff. Between 12.30 and 12.45pm on December 7, the man attended the kennel area and attempted to remove his pet without success.
A verbal altercation followed before the man ran to his car and fled the scene without the dog.
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MARAWI, Philippines (AP) — An Australian journalist says he is fine after being hit by a bullet in his neck while covering the Philippine military’s assault against militants aligned with the Islamic State group in a southern city.
A tweeted video showed ABC journalist Adam Harvey wearing a neck brace and putting on his helmet after receiving treatment Thursday in Marawi. He told reporters he was fine and that he was to get an X-ray.
Harvey was hit at the provincial capitol building, where government officials hold briefings on the progress against the militants who’ve laid siege to Marawi since last month.
Also Thursday, a suspected militant bomber was arrested in Cagayan de Oro City, about 100 kilometers (62 miles) from Marawi.
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RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney will be greeting Richmond Public Schools students on their first day back to school Monday morning.
Stoney will make his first official visit as mayor to an RPS elementary, middle, and high school. Mayor Stoney will be joined by School Board Chairman Jeff Bourne during the school visits
Stoney’s first stop on his tour will be at John Marshall High School at 7:30 a.m. He will then head over to Martin Luther King Middle School at 8:05 a.m. and then conclude his tour at Oak Grove-Bellemeade Elementary School at 8:40 a.m.
Stoney was sworn in Saturday as the 80th mayor of Richmond.
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Joann Markel, 78, of Hutchinson, died September 30, 2017. Graveside service will be 1 p.m. October 9, 2017, at Fairlawn Burial Park, Hutchinson. Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Elliott Mortuary. Memorials may be made to Kindred Hospice, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.
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NEW YORK — Pitcher Tyler Duffey has been brought up from the minor leagues by the Minnesota Twins.
The 27-year-old right-hander allowed three hits and a pair of unearned runs in 11 innings over four relief appearances for Triple-A Rochester this season.
He is 16-16 with a 5.29 ERA in 36 starts and 56 relief appearances for the Twins over the past three seasons. He was 2-3 with a 4.94 ERA in 56 relief appearances with Minnesota last year.
Duffey was recalled Tuesday and took the roster spot of right-hander Alan Busenitz, who was optioned to Rochester after allowing two runs in two-thirds of an inning in the Twins' 14-1 loss to the New York Yankees on Monday night.
April 27Xingmin Intelligent Transportation Systems Group Co Ltd
* Sees H1 FY 2017 net profit to increase by 30 percent to 80 percent, or to be 36.4 million yuan to 50.5 million yuan
* Says H1 FY 2016 net profit was 28.0 million yuan
* Says increased demand and steady growth of automobile steel wheels business are the main reasons for the forecast
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Related Coverage Mudslides shut down Highway 50 to Lake Tahoe
(KRON) Highway 50 in Pollock Pines is still shutdown from mudslides.
The main route into South Lake Tahoe has been closed for nearly a week since February storms pounded Northern California.
Caltrans is working to clear mudslides but crews have been slowed by unstable hillsides.
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HIghway 50 remains closed from Pollock Pines to Strawberry. Detour is 16 in Sac or 49 in Placerville to 88 to 89 and back to 50 in Meyers. — Caltrans District 3 (@CaltransDist3) February 15, 2017
Highway 50 remains closed from Pollock Pines to Strawberry due to several active mudslides. Won’t reopen today. pic.twitter.com/ByzziVCLW9 — Caltrans District 3 (@CaltransDist3) February 14, 2017
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The opposition has asked the government to expand its tax base through compulsory registration of businesses in the country.
The shadow minister for Finance, Planning and Economic Development Anthony Akol made the proposals in the Alternative Policy Statement submitted to Parliament yesterday.
He indicates that the government will make significant gains by expanding the size of the population involved in gainful business and employment into one tax bracket.
His statement was delivered by Kasese Municipality MP Robert Centenary, the shadow minister for Tourism, Wild Life and Antiquities.
The lawmaker wants the government to tap into the informal sector for taxation by formulating and implementing policies that allow self-employed people and small businesses to formalize their operations easily.
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut officials who say a hometown aviator beat the Wright brothers in being the first in flight by two years are honoring him in a ceremony.
A Bridgeport ceremony is scheduled Monday to recognize Gustave Whitehead and the 116th anniversary of what state officials have called the “first manned, controlled flight of a powered, heavier-than-air aircraft.”
A replica of Whitehead’s aircraft will be displayed.
Connecticut officials say the German-born Whitehead, who lived in Bridgeport and Fairfield, took off from Fairfield on Aug. 14, 1901, and flew about a half mile at a height of about 50 feet (15 meters). The Wright brothers’ flight was in 1903 in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.
Officials in North Carolina and the Wright brothers’ home state of Ohio dispute the claims about Whitehead.
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Growing up in Gaza in the dark
What’s it like to be a 13-year-old growing up in Gaza? For Bilal, it means practicing wheelies, listening for drones in the sky and rushing to finish his homework before his neighborhood electricity runs out and the lights go out. For 70 years, the regional conflict has impacted the lives of generations with blockades, armed clashes and multiple wars. But for a kid, the conflict becomes more than a daily burden that impacts all aspects of life.
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LAS VEGAS (AP) — Las Vegas Strip headliner David Copperfield is due to return to the witness stand in a lawsuit by a British tourist who claims he was seriously hurt in a fall while taking part in one of Copperfield’s signature illusions in 2013.
The magician resumes testimony Tuesday after last week revealing secrets behind a trick that appears to make volunteer audience members vanish onstage and appear a few moments later in the back of the theater.
Plaintiff Gavin Cox of Kent, England, alleges he fell after being hurried by stagehands through an MGM Grand hotel alleyway coated with a powdery residue near a trailer-sized trash bin.
Copperfield’s lawyers lost pretrial bids to close proceedings to the public to avoid revealing performance secrets
Cox and his wife are seeking unspecified damages in their negligence lawsuit.
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Girl on Top 2017 has officially launched, meaning it's now time to start voting for your favorite TV actresses. Round one is always stacked, but this year it was especially difficult to narrow down the choices to 64. Somehow, we managed to do it, and now it's all up to you!
You can vote for as many ladies as you want as many times as you want, and the 32 actors with the most votes will make it to the next round, which will be tournament-style.
CHICAGO -- Justin Verlander will make his first start against his former team on July 15.
The Houston Astros shuffled their rotation so Verlander could start against the Detroit Tigers when they visit Minute Maid Park later this month.
The change means that Verlander won't be able to pitch in the All-Star Game on July 17 in Washington, D.C, although he can still be selected for the team and honored before the game.
Astros manager A.J. Hinch has already informed the league that Verlander won't be able to pitch, according to the Houston Chronicle.
Since being traded to the Astros last Aug. 31, Verlander has gone 14-4 with a 1.89 ERA, striking out 144 and walking just 24 in 118 innings.
He also pitched in six games in the postseason, was named MVP of the American League Championship Series and helped lead the Astros to the 2017 World Series title.
The Tigers play in Houston July 13-15 before getting four days off for the All-Star break.
Radio personality Khanyi Mbau caused a huge Twitter uproar with the debut of her "pink" skin complexion on social media.
The local star has never shied away from the fact that she lightens her skin, however, this time Twitter users were in shock over how "pink" Khanyi looked.
The post has since gone viral and Khanyi has been one of the top trends on Twitter since Sunday evening.
Khanyi responded to the uproar then deleted a post stating that: "Twirra since 2005 and you are still on me.who I marry, what I drive, where I work, How I get my money now what colour I am!"
Twitter users wasting no time in making fun of her new skin complexion with social media being flooded with memes and jokes.
Audition Dates: Monday, June 4 & Tuesday, June 5 at the Dosta Playhouse 5:00-6:00pm: Children (ages 10-12) for singing/dancing roles 6:00-8:00pm: Teens and adults (ages 16+) for singing/dancing/speaking roles You may download an audition form and bring it completed to the audition, or you may come early to the audition and complete the form at the theatre. The lobby will be open 45 minutes prior to audition start times. Everyone will sing maximum 32 measures a cappella from a musical theatre song of…
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LONDON, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Standard Life Aberdeen shares rose 1.2 percent at open on Monday, its first day of trading as a combined company after the competition of a merger between Standard Life and Aberdeen Asset Management.
The tie-up created Britain's largest active manager, with assets of around 670 billion pounds ($871.80 billion).
Keith Skeoch and Martin Gilbert had been named co-chief executives of the combined entity. Skeoch, former chief executive at Standard Life, will manage the day-to-day running of the new company, while Aberdeen's Gilbert will take charge of external affairs.
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The Carthage Philharmonic, under the direction of Dr. E. Edward Kawakami, will be performing in their Shakespeare Celebration concert, featuring the world premiere of Introduction and Fanfare by award winning composer and Carthage professor Dr. Mark Petering. The concert will be on Sunday, March 12, at 2 p.m. in the A. F. Siebert Chapel.
The concert on March 12 is free and open to the public. For additional information, please contact Carthage Fine Arts at finearts@carthage.edu or 262-551-5859. Be sure to like us on Facebook facebook.com/carthagefinearts for upcoming events and information about Fine Arts at Carthage.
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That’s according to former tennis world No1 Juan Carlos Ferrero.
Nadal enjoyed a stellar 2017 season, winning the French Open and the US Open in his return from injury.
He also finishes the season as the world No1.
But going into 2018, Nadal will be without his uncle after the 56-year-old confirmed their working relationship would come to an end earlier this year.
Toni Nadal will now focus on working at the Rafa Nadal Academy in Mallorca, while former world No1 Carlos Moya coaches Nadal on the tennis tour.
And Ferrero believes Nadal is in good hands going forward.
A man was sent to hospital in serious but stable condition after a vehicle collided with a building in Moncton on Tuesday evening.
At approximately 9:10 p.m., emergency services responded to reports of a collision at the intersection of High and St. George streets.
When they arrived, members of the New Brunswick RCMP found that a vehicle had struck the side of the Jean Coutu Pharmacy.
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Members of the Moncton Fire Department were able to stabilize the vehicle and assisted paramedics as the man was removed from the vehicle.
The driver of the vehicle was the only person involved in the crash.
Police continue to investigate the incident.
April 12 Glaukos Corp:
* Glaukos Corporation acquires IOP Sensor System from Dose Medical
* Says terms of transaction were approved by a special committee consisting only of independent members of Glaukos' Board
* Glaukos Corp says terms of transaction were approved by a special committee consisting only of independent members of Glaukos' board of directors
* Glaukos Corp - acquired intraocular pressure sensor system assets and related liabilities from Dose Medical Corporation for $5.5 million in cash
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A temporary lane closure will be implemented at Sandyknowes Roundabout for the next number of nights.
Detailing the closure, a Department for Infrastructure spokesperson said: “There will be overnight lane closures in place on Sandyknowes Roundabout until April 27.
“All approach roads will also be reduced to one lane. The closures will be in place from 7pm each evening until 6am the following morning. Allow extra time for journeys.”
Luanda — The Media minister, João Melo, said on Thursday that he intends to work to give greater prominence and visibility to the country's only News Agency (ANGOP) within the information system.
The official made this pronouncement at the end of a visit he paid to ANGOP, noting that this news agency has a lot of problems due to the financial difficulty that is hitting the country.
He also stressed the need to find innovative and realistic solutions to overcome this situation.
This is the first visit that the official pays to this media company, after his nomination to the post on 28 September 2017 by the Angolan President, João Lourenço.
João Melo, who is a journalist, has already served as director general of ANGOP between 1978 and 1982.
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Attorneys for embattled casino mogul Steve Wynn say in court documents that he brokered a settlement with a second woman who accused him of sexual misconduct more than a decade ago.
The documents received earlier this month in state court in Las Vegas say Wynn recently went to the FBI to accuse the woman of trying to extort him by threatening to go public with details from the 2006 settlement.
Lawyer Lisa Bloom, who represents the woman, says her client denies the extortion allegations.
The Associated Press generally doesn't name people who say they are victims of sexual misconduct.
Wynn resigned as chairman and CEO of Wynn Resorts last month amid allegations from several women that he denied.
The FBI declined to confirm Monday whether it has investigated.
22-year-old John Taylor Morgan of Fisk has been arrested on a warrant for patronizing prostitution, possession of marijuana, drug paraphernalia, and illegal license plates. He is in custody with bond set at $35,000 cash.
In the 2017 session of the Kentucky General Assembly, a focus like no other was placed on children and families. In historic fashion, the Legislature passed critical legislation to improve foster care placement, protect life and combat our devastating drug epidemic.
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Karl Darlow - 5: Another mistake led to an Ipswich goal
Newcastle United stumbled in the Championship promotion race after a 3-1 defeat at Ipswich Town wobbled Rafa Benitez's chance of an instant return to the Premier League.
Daryl Murphy scored for the magpies but it wasn't enough, on the day Brighton all-but-secured promotion with victory over Wigan.
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Ujjain: The planned strike of petrol pumps owners, against the government decision of daily revision of fuel prices at midnight has been called off, after associations of petrol pump owners reached an agreement with the Government.
Earlier, the Government planned to revise fuel prices every midnight. As per the new orders, the prices will be now be changed at 6 in the morning every day. Earlier in the day, before the latest announcements were made, 200 members of Ujjain Petroleum Dealers Association conducted a meeting to discuss the proposed strike and agreed to observe it from midnight Friday to Saturday.
District president Gopal Maheshwari, State president Ajay Singh, All India Working Committee president Ravi Lohiya, Sanjay Bhargava and Goldie Sahani were present at the meeting.
LAGOS, April 28 The Nigerian arm of Abu Dhabi telecom group Etisalat is meeting lenders in London on Friday for talks on restructuring a $1.2 billion debt, Access Bank CEO said.
Access Bank is one of the lenders in the consortium. Access CEO Herbert Wigwe said the meeting was continuing and he expected to get the results of the discussions next week. (Reporting by Chijioke Ohuocha; Editing by Adrian Croft)
DETROIT (AP) -- The Detroit Pistons are set to play their first game at Little Caesars Arena on Oct. 18 against the Charlotte Hornets. The Pistons released their 2017-18 schedule on Monday, and they'll begin their season with the game against the Hornets.
The Pistons are moving to the downtown arena after nearly three decades in suburban Auburn Hills.
The Detroit Red Wings will also play at the new arena. They will open their season at home Oct. 5 against Minnesota.
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A three-year-old boy has died after he was knocked down by a tractor on a farm in Fife.
The incident happened at about 17:10 on Tuesday in the village of Crossgates. The boy died at the scene and police are investigating the circumstances.
A Police Scotland spokesman said: "Police in Fife are investigating after a child was killed during a collision on a farm in Fife.
"A three-year-old boy sustained fatal injuries."
In this March 28, 2012, file photo, Brad Hartzell, left, of Somers Point, N.J., sells lottery tickets to Lisa Lysinger, of Ocean City, N.J., at the A Few Bucks store in Somers Point, N.J. New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is hoping the New Jersey Lottery is the ticket to shoring up the state's ever-growing pension obligations for public employees, with legislation introduced in June 2017 as part of the Republican governor's push to implement his plan to make the lottery property of the pension system for 30 years. New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is betting that the lottery is the ticket to shoring up one of the state's most vexing money problems: ever-growing obligations to the pensions for public employees.
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A court in Panama has sentenced American William Dathan Holbert to 47 years in prison for robbing and killing five other Americans in a Caribbean tourist destination.
Holbert's ex-wife Laura Reese was sentenced to 26 years for her role.
Authorities say Holbert admitted killing five people between 2007 and 2010 in Bocas del Toro province in order to steal their property.
Holbert and Reese were arrested trying to enter Nicaragua from Costa Rica in 2010.
The bodies of four adults and one child were found buried on the property of a hostel Holbert owned. Holbert and Reese had fled North Carolina where he had sold his landscaping business and filed for bankruptcy.
Today we met Nadun Maliduwa, Adelaide Strikers Community Rookie for BBL|06. He spoke about the duties and responsibilities of his new role.
JERUSALEM (AP) - Israel's official Holocaust memorial has expressed concern over the violence in Charlottesville, where far-right activists marched with Nazi flags and gave the Nazi salute, and where a counter-protester was killed over the weekend.
Yad Vashem said Monday "in our post-Holocaust global society, there is no room for racism or antisemitism." It warned that Nazi ideology "was a precursor to the eventual murderous policy."
It said the events in Virginia show "we must remain vigilant about educating the public regarding hatred and xenophobia."
Israel was founded just three years after the end of World War II and the Holocaust, in which 6 million Jews were systematically murdered by Nazi Germany and its collaborators.
× Robbery suspect dubbed ‘Dollar Store Grandpa Bandit’ captured in Indiana
DEARBORN COUNTY, Ind. – A suspected serial robber dubbed the “Dollar Store Grandpa Bandit” was captured in Dearborn County, Indiana Tuesday.
Police in New York say David D. Hunter, 53, committed 10 robberies at Dollar Tree and Dollar General stores across the nation.
Following a robbery in Connecticut, police say photos of Hunter were distributed to local authorities. A parole officer was reportedly able to identify him and officials were able to identify a suspect vehicle.
A “combination of technology and these new facts” helped authorities track Hunter down in a casino in southeastern Indiana.
“Law enforcement waited to approach Hunter until he went to a restroom where he was taken into custody without incident,” said North Greensbush police on Facebook.
A federal arrested warrant had been issued for Hunter regarding a May 6 robbery. He’s being held on those charges.
Rainbow Mennonite Church to hold BBQ lunch fundraiser
Rainbow Mennonite Church will hold a BBQ lunch on Friday, April 21 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm to benefit David and Pattie Pyles Ministries, ‘The Nehemiah Project” helping Jews return to their homeland and ‘Amazing Grace Mission’ spreading the gospel to the world. $8 adult plates, $5 ages 6 to 12, under 6 free. Dine in our Carry out. Free delivery in Mountain City area. Lunch consists of fresh cooked pork barbecue, slaw, baked beans, roll and dessert. To place your order, call the church Friday morning at 727-5882. To pre order, call 433-7375 or 306-2022
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Thursday’s official introduction to the Magnolia High School Monarch culture was not just a history trivia lesson, but a lesson in life.
Head On Accident Injures Two
Just after 5pm CHP along with fire and EMS were called to a head on crash at the intersection Hamilton Road and Highway 33. One victim was transported by ambulance and another by helicopter to local hospitals according to CHP.
A passenger in a motor vehicle crash, Alexis Crosby, 18, of Montrose, was pronounced dead at St. Mary's Hospital on Tuesday after a single vehicle rollover accident on U.S. Highway 50, according to the Colorado State Patrol. Samantha Crosby, 20, of Olathe, was driving a GMC Envoy westbound on the highway between Delta and Olathe just after 10 a.m. when the crash occurred, according to Spokesman Nate Reid of the Colorado State Patrol.
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In response to Saturday’s deadly violence in Charlottesville, Virginia, many Southern Californians took to the streets to “stand in solidarity with Charlottesville.”
From Temecula to Redlands vigils and rallies were held in Southern California Sunday afternoon, with more planned in the evening.
Southern California was not alone in showing its support to Charlottesville. There were rallies and vigils nationwide; here’s what some of them looked like.
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Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan is deemed to have "immoral hair" under United Arab Emirates Football Association guidelines.
Gyan, who plays for Dubai-based Al Ahli, is among more than 40 players considered to have "unethical hair" in the gulf.
The Saudi rule bans mohawk-style cuts
In 2012, Saudi Arabia goalkeeper Waleed Abdullah was told to cut his "un-Islamic" hair by the referee before playing for his club side Al Shabab.
The Saudi rule bans mohawk-style cuts.
Some Islamic teachings ban 'Qaza' hairstyles, which include mohawks, because only part of the head is shaved, leaving other parts unshaven.
It's unclear if the Ghana international will be told to cut his hair.
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PUBLISHED: January 2, 2017 10:36 am LAST UPDATED: January 2, 2017 10:52 am ‘Tell us your property needs,’ says Economic Development
MORE than 500 local businesses outside the finance and retail sectors have been asked to tell the States their property needs.
The Committee for Economic Development, through its Business, Innovation and Skills service area, has published a survey to give it a clear understanding of local businesses’ needs for commercial premises, which, it said, ‘will enable us to act in the best interest of local businesses’.
The survey covers sectors including industrial, storage, distribution, manufacturing, construction, freight and logistics, and those providing services such as electrical, heating, and plumbing.
Issues it has featured in the survey include availability and affordability of sites, amenities on site, location, and what more the States could do to help.
British artist Simon Beck straps on a pair of snowshoes and uses his feet to create incredible designs in the snow, a practice he’s perfected all over the world. For his latest work, Beck went to Minnesota ahead of Super Bowl LII, and over the course of a few days created a stunning piece of art at the Twins’ snow-covered Target Park.
The Twins shot an amazing time-lapse video showing Beck at work.
Comet 67P orbits Jupiter at a rate of once every six-and-a-half years
The comet, known as '67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko', or just 67P for short, orbits Jupiter at a rate of once every six-and-a-half years.
It was named after the two Soviet astronomers who discovered it in 1969, and measures around 2.7 by 2.5 miles (4.3 by 4.1 km) at its longest and widest points.
The comet was the focus of the European Space Agency's Rosetta mission, launched on 2 March 2004.
Rosetta was sent to study the comet's activity and to launch a lander probe to its surface, known as Philae.
Rosetta reached 67P in 2014 and crash landed into the comet in September last year after it had completed its recon mission.
New details from the probe's readings are still coming to light today as scientists sift through Rosetta's stunning imagery.
MESA, Ariz. — Right-hander Trevor Cahill and the Oakland Athletics have finalized a $1.25 million, one-year contract.
As part of the deal announced Monday, Cahill would get a $250,000 assignment bonus if traded.
The 30-year-old was 4-3 with a 4.03 ERA last season in 14 starts and seven relief appearances for San Diego and Kansas City, which acquired him on July 24. He had a $1.75 million salary and earned a $250,000 assignment bonus but fell short of a $250,000 bonus that would have been triggered by his 15th start.
Oakland drafted Cahill in the second round in 2006 with the 66th overall pick. He made his big league debut with the A's in 2009 and was an All-Star in 2010.
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel Chemicals (ICL) (ICL.TA) said on Sunday it completed a sale of its 50 percent holding in water desalination firm IDE Technologies for $167 million.
The final price was below an initial agreement of $178 million, ICL said in a statement to the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange.
ICL (ICL.N) said it expects to post a capital gain of $40 million in the fourth quarter from the sale.
ICL, a top global supplier of potash, said in June that it reached a deal with a limited partnership whose general partner is a company controlled by IDE’s own chief executive, Avshalom Felber. The partnership also includes institutional bodies from Israel’s Clal Insurance (CLIS.TA).
IDE, which has built major desalination plants in the United States, Israel, India and China, is jointly owned by ICL and Israeli conglomerate Delek Group (DLEKG.TA).
Not sure how true this statement by Ghanaian actress, Yvonne Okoro is but she might be right if married women can actually add their voice to it.
The actress recently aired her mind or possible observation that some married women now abandon the single ladies they had as friends all because they are now married.
She questioned what could be the brain behind such act or does it mean that the single ladies are now devils who might destroy their home.
In her words, “Some women when they get married they don't hang out with the unmarried friends again. it's like the unmarried ones seem like devils. True?”
The Bolts ended 2016 on a strong note. They beat the Carolina Hurricanes 3-1 in the final game of the year.
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Sip on these simple, light cocktails from Pinnacle Vodka for something refreshing this summer.
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The Philippines has cancelled an Australian nun's missionary visa for engaging in political activity and has given her 30 days to leave the country.
Filipino President Rodrigo Duterte had ordered an investigation into 71-year-old Sister Patricia Fox as an "undesirable" foreigner.
Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente said in a statement on Wednesday that the Bureau of Immigration's board of commissioners had canceled Fox's visa and ordered her to leave due to "her involvement in partisan political activities."
Fox could not be immediately be contacted for comment on Wednesday.
Fox is a coordinator of a Philippine congregation of Roman Catholic nuns called Notre Dame de Sion and has lived in the Philippines for almost 30 years.
New Orleans police responded Monday to a fatal double shooting in the Lower Ninth Ward.
The call was dispatched just after 5 p.m. in the 5400 block of St. Claude Avenue.
Police said the victims, a male and a female, were found with multiple gunshot wounds inside a car.
The Orleans Parish Coroner's Office will determine official cause of death and release the victim's name, upon completion of autopsy and notification of family.
Homicide Detective Tindell Murdock is in charge of the ongoing investigation and can be reached at 504-658-5300 with any information regarding this incident. Citizens with information that can help solve a crime are asked to call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP.
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(CNN) Two Dallas police officers were shot and critically wounded Tuesday, the city's police department said.
A civilian also was wounded, the department said, but that person's condition was not known.
Dallas police are looking for a 29-year-old Hispanic man named Armando Luis Juárez in connection with the shooting at a Home Depot, Chief Reneé Hall told reporters Tuesday night.
The man fled in a white pickup, she said.
Armando Juarez L/M/29, is a person of interest in the Attempted Capital Murder of 2 Police Officers that occurred at the Home Depot located at 11682 Forest Central Drive. Anyone with information regarding this offense is encouraged to contact 9-1-1 pic.twitter.com/rbmwmMv2JC — Dallas Police Dept (@DallasPD) April 25, 2018
The incident began Tuesday afternoon, she said, when an off-duty officer at the Home Depot called to request backup officers for an arrest.
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Baku. 1 December. REPORT.AZ/ Two military servicemen were injured in the Armenian army on the ground of inter-relation issues. They were delivered to the military medical station.
Report informs, as a result of incident between junior sergeant of anti-tank battery Ashot Gevorkyan was injured in the eye as a result of incident with the military unit’s soldier Armen Markaryan.
Another Armenian soldier Rafael Manukyan serving as a contractor, was beaten by other armed men in Karabakh.
Injuried Manukyan was delivered to military hospital located in Khankendi.
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Undoubtedly, Indian athletes impressed the world with their grit, skill, power, prowess and stamina by winning 26 gold, 20 silver and as many bronze medals at the 21st Commonwealth Games that concluded on Sunday at Australia’s Gold Coast. However, while the girls did outstandingly well in table tennis, badminton, shooting among others, our national game hockey remained with the men. To rein in hockey, they will have to shed their defeatist mindset and pull their socks up as they have more significant assignments to face in this very year – at Asian Games, Hockey World League (HWL) finals World Cup and Champions Trophy.
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Notre Dame law student found deceased Sunday
The University of Notre Dame announced the passing of one of its students over the weekend.
University President Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C. expressed his condolences to family and friends of 30-year-old Travis McElmurry.
He was a first year law student.
McElmurry was from Granada Hills, California.
He was found in his off campus residence Sunday evening.
“As a university community, we mourn Travis’ passing,” Father Jenkins said in a press release. “Our prayers are with his family and many friends. May God grant them consolation in this time of sorrow, and may Notre Dame, Our Lady, watch over them.”
St. Joseph County Coroner Michael McGann says an autopsy is scheduled for Tuesday.
He said no foul play is suspected.
The 757 FLA X VA Breakdance Competition is happening this Saturday at Shakas Live in Virginia Beach! Event organizer, Matthew Diggs, tells us how the event is giving back by donating proceeds to the American Diabetes Association. See some of the featured BBoys that will be going head-to-head with the competition and more.
WHEN: JUNE 17th, 2017
WHERE: SHAKA’S LIVE
TIME: 3:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
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ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority(NEPRA) on Tuesday reduced electricity prices by Rs. 1.86paisa per unit.
NEPRA has reduced power tariff prices in connection with fuel price adjustment for the month of March. The decision will deliver relief of Rs.15 billion to the user in upcoming month.—INP
March 19 (Reuters) - Tiptree Inc:
* TIPTREE ANNOUNCES $20 MILLION STOCK REPURCHASE PROGRAM
* TIPTREE INC - SHARES REPURCHASED WILL BE HELD AT SUBSIDIARY AS TREASURY SHARES, NOT BE OUTSTANDING FOR ACCOUNTING OR VOTING PURPOSES Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Big Spring's longtime Community Services Director, Debbie Wegman, is retiring next month.
Wegman, who announced her retirement at Tuesday's Big Spring City Council meeting, has worked to improve Big Spring's image and quality of life for 13 years.
"I started out as the CVB coordinator and then I moved into the director's position – they created the new department, Community Services Department, five years ago. We brought the facility scheduling under this department. Expanded it a little."
Wegman's last day is June 12, she said. What will she do with all her free time?
"My standard answer to that is, 'What I want, when I want,'" she quipped. "I'll still be active in the community, you know. Be on boards and Rotary and do all the things I do outside my job anyway, so I won't just disappear. I'll be around."
The city job was Wegman's second career; she worked for the Health and Human Services Department of the State of Texas for 26 years, she said.
For the full story, please see Sunday's edition of the Herald.
× Dallas charges dropped against Seahawks QB Boykin
DALLAS–It looks like former TCU football player and current Seahawks QB Trevone Boykin can breathe a little easier.
The charges have been dropped in his public intoxication case..
You may remember last March Boykin was arrested for that along with suspicion of marijuana possession.
He was a passenger in a car crash that injured several people after the driver, 25-year-old Shabrika Bailey allegedly drove in reverse onto a public sidewalk hitting eight people before crashing into the wall of a club.
WATERLOO -- The Island Church Foundation invites the public to visit the historic St. Wenceslaus (Island) Church on Sunday, July 8, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Bill "HORSE" Bossingham will entertain guests on the church grounds from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.. (Bring lawn chairs.) There will be an antique tractor display, lunch, kolache, ice cream sundae bar, and a play area with children's activities.
St. Wenceslaus Church was built in 1863 and closed in 1891. It is located at the intersection of Island Church and Blue Joint Rds., off Hwy. 89, south of Waterloo.
Linebacker Shea McClellin, who missed the entire 2017 season with a concussion, was released by the New England Patriots on Monday.
The Patriots used a failed physical designation to cut McClellin.
McClellin was one of the team's designated-to-return players on injured reserve but was not activated due to a setback when he returned to practice.
League rules state teams can designate two players to return off injured reserve. Teams must activate the player when he returns to practice not when he gets added to the active roster.
The Patriots signed the 28-year-old as an unrestricted free agent in March 2016. In his first season with New England, McClellin started four of the 14 games he appeared in and compiled 39 tackles.
He was a first-round pick by the Chicago Bears in 2012 and in six seasons, McClellin has 200 tackles, 8.5 sacks and three fumble recoveries.
PYONGYANG, North Korea (AP) — Former NBA star Dennis Rodman, on low-key return to Pyongyang, has given the North Korean sports minister a copy of President Donald Trump’s book “The Art of the Deal.”
It wasn’t signed by Trump, who was Rodman’s boss for two seasons of the “Celebrity Apprentice” reality TV show.
Rodman’s arrival on Tuesday came just hours after the North decided to release Otto Warmbier, an American university student who had been imprisoned for 15 years with hard labor for trying to steal a propaganda banner.
Warmbier, who had been confined for 17 months, has apparently fallen into a coma not long after his confinement began. Pyongyang said Thursday saying it decided to let him go for “humanitarian reasons.”
Officials in Washington and Pyongyang said Rodman played no role in the release.
PUBG Servers are down tonight to make way for a new update
PC players have been warned that the Battlegrounds will be offline for an extended period of time.
PUBG servers are down tonight as Bluehole Inc. work on bringing their latest build online.
It’s been confirmed that scheduled maintenance starts at around 3am, BST, and will last quite some time.
That’s a pretty good time for people in the UK, but not so brilliant for those in the United States.
Server downtime begins at 7pm, PDT, for some, meaning a big gap in game time for some Battleground fans.
PUBG servers will be offline for around four hours, although Bluehole have been known to bring the game back online sooner.
“PC Players: Live servers will enter maintenance for 4 hours starting at May 30 7pm PDT / May 31 4am CEST / May 31 11am KST,” the PUBG support team confirm.
“Once maintenance is complete, update #14 will be available to play and the new leaderboard season will begin."
President Donald Trump’s re-election fundraising is going gangbusters, and so is the income his own businesses are reaping from those contributions. The president’s 2020 campaign has already spent close to $500,000 on Trump’s businesses, from golf resorts to Trump Tower rent, according to new campaign finance filings.
The pattern of spending is similar to that in Trump’s 2016 campaign, when a significant chunk of contributions went to his own companies. In the single month of May last year, Trump’s campaign spent more than $1 million on catering, rent and utilities at more than a half-dozen Trump-owned companies and properties. The campaign paid $350,000 alone to Trump’s TAG Air for the use of private jets and helicopters.
New Haven Register readers should take a bow for the Malloy administration’s recent move to scuttle a controversial plan to spend $300,000 of our money to study a potential mileage tax.
They gave two big “thumbs down” to the idea of their state government taxing them by the mile and tracking them with a Big Brother-style GPS device in their vehicles.
They were persistent in calling and emailing lawmakers and the governor. They signed my “De-fund the CT Mileage Tax” petition at www.SenatorSuzio.com. That activism sent a clear message and produced the desired result.
As the state senator for this region, that makes me very proud. It reminds me of what an honor it is to serve.
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Re: Saints believe offensive line can be 'as good as anybody,' but downplays any talk of running game being emphasized Originally Posted by jeanpierre Realistically, once all healthy, we're right there with the Cowboys...
https://twitter.com/JoelAErickson/st...15974646784001 I have been saying this. With health this oline could be our best in years, and the backs we have now...this could be a very effective running team. If that happens that alone could steal us a couple of wins
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Treinen exited Tuesday's game against the Rangers after being hit in the lower right leg by a line drive, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Treinen relieved Ryan Dull with one out in the eighth inning and Shin-Soo Choo hit the line drive off Treinen on his first pitch. The Athletics' closer limped off the field, and the severity of the injury remains unclear.
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Squamish Search and Rescue and RCMP are still searching for two men and a woman who fell over Shannon Falls. Ted Chernecki reports.
Wynn Resorts (NASDAQ:WYNN) topped high estimates with its Q1 earnings amid operating revenue gains of 20.5% Y/Y.
Adjusted property EBITDA rose 32% to $564.3M; gains of $136.8M came from Wynn Palace ($100.1M), Wynn Macau ($28.7M) and the Las Vegas operation ($8M).
Revenue gains of $291.8M came broadly from Wynn Palace ($213.5M), Wynn Macau ($65.5M) and Las Vegas ($12.8M).
The company swung to a loss of $204.3M in GAAP terms largely due to a $463.6M litigation settlement expense and a $69.3M increase in Redemption Note fair value. In adjusted terms, net income rose to $237M from $130.9M.
It's also boosted its quarterly dividend by 50%, to $0.75/share.
Shares are up 0.3% after hours.
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An eyewitness in Florida filmed a pedestrian bridge after it had collapsed onto a highway on March 15.
The Associated Press reported that “a brand-new pedestrian bridge collapsed onto a highway at a Miami-area college Thursday, crushing at least five vehicles. Several people were seen being loaded into ambulances. There was no immediate report of injuries or any fatalities from authorities.”
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) – Police say someone shot a Decatur man Wednesday night.
Officers tell WAND-TV it happened just after 9 p.m. in the 500 block of East Waggoner Street. The man was shot once in the leg. His wounds are not considered life-threatening.
Police did not have a suspect or give any information about how the shooting occurred.
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Snowy conditions caused some problems in the Border City over the Easter Weekend.
Lloydminster got close to 20 centimetres of snow, and RCMP were warning about adverse travel conditions on both highway 17 and 16.
Atco also received reports of power outages in Lloydminster on Saturday night, but the problems were resolved by Sunday morning.
Feb 15 (Reuters) - Hotel operator Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc reported a 2.2 percent rise in quarterly revenue on Wednesday, as more people booked its rooms at higher prices.
Net loss attributable to Hilton stockholders was $387 million, or $1.17 per share, in the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31. The company reported net income of $814 million, or $2.47 per share, in the year-ago period.
Excluding items, the company earned 70 cents per share.
During the quarter, Hilton incurred an aggregate tax charge of $513 million related to corporate restructuring.
Revenue rose to $2.92 billion from $2.86 billion. (Reporting by Arunima Banerjee in Bengaluru; Editing by Martina D'Couto)
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[WAR DRAMA] The latest from French sister-auteur duo Delphine and Muriel Coulin (17 Girls) is flawlessly sensitive, frankly tragicomic and one of the most relevant movies of 2016. Set at an opulent Cyprian hotel-resort where a unit of French soldiers has been sent for three days of post-combat "decompression" before flying home, its heroines are servicewomen Aurore and Marine. A visually colorful but verbally minimal film, The Stopover's tensions live in its suffocated symbolism: When Aurore is cornered into competing in a dance marathon, the navel orange held between her and her partner's heads is crushed by the pressure. Rendered as often in reds and purples as in sunny, clean whites and blues, The Stopover is less about war than about real people and real trauma. The experiences of its characters aren't exploited for melodrama, nor are they placed in neat boxes; they simply are, and the result is stunning. ISABEL ZACHARIAS. Fox Tower: 6 pm Tuesday, Feb. 21; 3:30 pm Wednesday, Feb. 22.
For the second time this season, the Apex girls soccer team defeated their crosstown rivals from Apex Friendship, 3-0.
With the win, the Cougars (5-4-2, 5-3-2 Southwest Wake 4A) tied their season-long winning streak of two games. Emma Totten’s goal at the 37-minute mark of the first half proved to be the game-winner.
The Patriots’ (0-12-1, 0-11) struggles continue as they’ve now lost seven straight, and have been shut out in six of them, 10 times overall, and worked a scoreless tie versus Topsail back on March 11.
The Cougars outshot Friendship 16-4.
Apex also had goals from Melissa Fernandez and Alexis Huntington. Mackenzie Roach and Kendall Augsburg each tallied assists.
The Cougars and Patriots have played each other twice this season and last season, Apex Friendship’s first year of soccer. Apex has won all four meetings.
A man said to be a Mali national was negotiating with police officers after taking a woman hostage in his country's consulate in Barcelona
A man from Mali was holding a woman hostage in the African country's consulate in Barcelona, police said Monday.
A spokeswoman from the Mossos d'Esquadra, the regional police force in Catalonia where the seaside city is located, told AFP they received an alert mid-afternoon "that a woman was being held against her will inside Mali's consulate in Barcelona."
Police officers are negotiating with him, the spokeswoman said.
Spanish media said the woman being held is the wife of the honorary consul, adding the man was requesting the necessary legal papers to be able to return to Mali, but the Mossos spokeswoman would not confirm these details.
It is unclear whether he is armed or not.
Srinagar: Three soldiers were missing after an avalanche, triggered by fresh snowfall, struck a forward post in Gurez sector in Bandipora district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said on Tuesday.
The avalanche hit an army post at Baktoor near the Line of Control in Gurez sector during the intervening night, a police official said.
He said at least three soldiers were reported missing after the avalanche.
"Efforts are on to trace the missing soldiers but continuous snowfall was hampering the rescue and search efforts," he added.
An army porter is missing since on Monday after he came under an avalanche in Tulail in Gurez sector.
CHITTAGONG: Citing safety concerns, Bangladeshi authorities will allow only 25 volunteers from the Rohingya aid ship to visit the refugee camps, to the dismay of many on board. Swedish volunteer Abdullah Yusuf, 26, was seen arguing with Bangladeshi immigration officers, asking if he could be left off the Nautical Aliya.
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Plans to build a new Primary Care Centre in Dunfanaghy will proceed next month, according to Minister Joe Mc Hugh.
The planning, design and construciton of the new centre is expected to take two years, during which the existing Primary care centre in the area will continue to operate, with some improvement works planned.
Mnister Mc Hugh, has paid tribute to the HSE and the local community…………..
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SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- Syracuse police said a 15-year-old female stabbed another 15-year-old female during a fight Monday night.
Syracuse police were called to the 100 block Fernwood Avenue at about 9:27 p.m. in regards to a reported stabbing. Officers met with a 15-year-old female victim, who was suffering from a stab wound to her shoulder, said Sgt. Richard Helterline, a spokesman for the police department.
The victim was transported to Upstate University Hospital by AMR Ambulance for treatment. Her injury is not considered to be life threatening.
The investigation revealed that there was a fight involving a group of people, and that during the fight the victim was stabbed by another teen, Helterline said.
The 15-year-old suspect, who was not identified due to her age, was charged with assault and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon, Helterline said.
The latest Powerball drawing offers another jackpot for someone who holds a lottery ticket with the right numbers.
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Doubront (elbow) could return from Tommy John surgery as a reliever, Jane Lee of MLB.com reports.
Doubront is slated to return in June. A move to the bullpen could be exactly what the lefty needs. Although he has shown promise in a starting role thanks to his sharp stuff, Doubront has struggled with control issues throughout his career. In the bullpen, where he could go all out for a single inning and maximize the movement and velocity of his pitches, those control issues may be less of a hindrance. He'll be a long way from getting saves in Oakland, though, so his fantasy value is likely to be minimal.
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The Pentagon's Defense Security Cooperation Agency "delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale" on Friday, the DSCA said in a statement The Saudi government has requested 44 THAAD launchers, 360 Interceptor missiles, 16 Fire Control and Communications Mobile Tactical Station Groups and seven AN/TPY-2 THAAD radars, according to the DSCA."This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a friendly country. This sale furthers US national security and foreign policy interests, and supports the long-term security of Saudi Arabia and the Gulf region in the face of Iranian and other regional threats," the agency said."This notice of a potential sale is required by law and does not mean the sale has been concluded," the DSCA added.
Sixth-grader Cade Stingle makes the layup at the high school boys basketball game on Tuesday, February 7. The sixth grade boys played during halftime. – Photo by Linda Titel
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Organizers say 650 Vietnam veterans will be flying free to Washington, D.C., soon to visit memorials in and near the nation's capital.
Bill Williams of Patriotic Productions says four chartered jets will leave early on May 1 from Omaha's Eppley Airfield and return by 8:30 p.m. the same day at Lincoln Airport. Williams says thousands of people are expected to greet and cheer the veterans upon their return from Washington.
Williams says that of the 650 veterans, 55 are Purple Heart recipients.
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Residents in Phibsborough have been warned to lock up and remain vigilant after an armed robber gained entry to a woman's home and held her at knife-point during an aggravated burglary.
The terrifying incident happened earlier this week when the robber entered the woman's home on Connaught Street through an open upstairs window shortly before 8 o'clock on Wednesday evening.
The knife-wielding burglar then threatened the woman before making off with a sum of cash and quickly fleeing the scene.
A Garda spokesman said: "Gardai are investigating an aggravated burglary at a home in Phibsborough Dublin 7 that occurred on 31/01/18 at approximately 7:50pm.
"A male gained entry to the house armed with a knife and stole an undisclosed amount of money.
"Investigations are ongoing."
Members of the 2017 graduating classes of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston's seven Catholic high schools across West Virginia were collectively offered $25 million in scholarships.
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Bret Baier, Gary McCarthy, Stephen Moore, Congressman Quigley and former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio -that’s a heck of a start to 2017 – hear it in 60 minutes with Big John and Ray.
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ST. LOUIS (KTVI) - Valentine's Day is the second busiest day for flower sales in the year (Mother's Day being the first). It's also a night many couples like to hit the town to find the perfect place for a romantic dinner.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Tennessee judge has issued a US$20 million bond for the ex-wife of former NBA player Lorenzen Wright in his shooting death nearly eight years ago.
Shelby County Criminal Court Judge Lee Coffee said his decision to give Sherra Wright such a high bond was partly driven by her bad behaviour while being held at a women’s jail on murder and attempted murder charges in her husband’s slaying.
Lorenzen Wright’s decomposing, bullet-riddled body was found in a swampy field in Memphis on July 28, 2010 — 10 days after he was reported missing.
Sherra Wright was arrested in December in California, where she had lived for three years after moving away from Memphis. Her lawyers argued she had strong ties to the community in asking for a $100,000 bond.
PITTSBURGH — Ian Desmond hit his fourth home run of the season and rookie German Marquez pitched effectively into the sixth inning as the Colorado Rockies beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-1 on Wednesday night to snap a three-game losing streak.
Marquez (5-3) gave up one run and four hits in five-plus innings as the Rockies avoided being swept for the first time this season. Raimel Tapia went 4 for 4 and scored three times for Colorado. Jake McGee bailed the Rockies out of a bases-loaded, one-out jam in the seventh. Colorado picked up its major-league best 25th road win.
The Pirates managed just one extra-base hit and left eight men on as their season-high four-game winning streak came to an end.
Chad Kuhl (1-6) remained winless since the first week of the season. He gave up three runs in five innings and his ERA sits at 5.61 through 12 starts.
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press release: The United States Yoga Federation (USA Yoga) will bring the 2018 USA Yoga National Championship to Madison from June 29 to July 1, 2018. The top yoga athletes from across the country will gather at the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center to perform challenging yoga routines, demonstrating the immense strength, skill and discipline the sport requires. The competition features eight divisions, including a 50+ category and two youth categories, ages 7-11 and 12-18. In addition to incredible competition, the event offers a weekend-long yoga expo with demonstrations and classes led by some of the top instructors in the country.
Single-day tickets are $15 and three-day passes are available for $35. For additional information, including the competition schedule, visit usayoga.org .
Beauvillier practiced on a line with John Tavares and Josh Bailey on Friday, Cory Wright of the Islanders website reports.
Since being recalled from Bridgeport of the AHL on Jan. 11, Beauvillier has seven goals and nine points in nine games. Those number however came by playing with Matthew Barzal, one of the best skaters in the NHL. Playing with John Tavares can be a different kind of challenge but with the Islanders struggling coming off the All-Star break this is likely coach Doug Weight's attempt to break the team out of it's offensive slump. It would seem unlikely that Beauvillier will stick with Tavares and Josh Bailey long-term unless he continues to light the lamp with consistency.
The Amarillo Police Department is facing the fear of a dangerous situation going wrong due to the decaying state of their SWAT vehicle.
Sony has released a trailer for next year's Spider-Man movie and it might not be what you expected.
The creative minds behind The Lego Movie and 21 Jump Street, Phil Lord and Chris Miller, were selected to produce the film.
Also known for known for directing and writing the animated film Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, the duo have brought their unique talents to a fresh cinematic vision of the Spider-Man story.
Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse introduces Brooklyn teen Miles Morales, and the limitless possibilities of the Spider-Verse, "where more than one can wear the mask".
While movie-goers may be more used to the character of Peter Parker, Miles is also featured prominently in the comics.
The animated film is a departure, and exists independently, from the live-action films Spider-Man universe.
It stars Shameik Moore and is directed by Bob Persichetti, Peter Ramsey and Rodney Rothman.
It will be in cinemas in December 2018.
You may not have control over how productive and focused your client’s meetings are, but what about the team meetings and supplier meetings you hold weekly or daily to get your day-to-day job done? Do you prepare for them, define desired outcomes, and prioritize?
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WHEN he opens his mouth, the drawl and singing voice of Jimmy Barnes is unmistakable.
On Wednesday night, he opened his heart, and his life through his words, as he Barnes brought his Working Class Man show to the Saraton Theatre.
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There was an almight scream at the start though.
Following up on last year's book and show Working Class Boy, Barnes' Saraton performance of old favourite,s standards and other songs that influenced his life had the capacity house in the palm of his hand.
The show followed the journey of his life through iconic band Cold Chisel, and his stellar solo career, and gave intimate details of his life and struggles to stay at the top of his game.
Meek Mill pressed the FBI to investigate the judge who had repeatedly concluded that he had violated the terms of his probation last year, the sources say. And it was Mill who brought the short-lived review to a halt by ending his cooperation.
Agents wanted Meek to wear a wire and record conversations with Brinkley, who he alleged had tried to extort favors from him in exchange for leniency, the sources say.
But Mill refused – and the inquiry faded away.
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A crash involving a semi-tractor trailer near Three Hills, Alta. on Tuesday afternoon has left a 95-year-old man dead, according to RCMP.
The collision occurred at about 2:30 p.m. near the intersection of Highway 583 and Highway 21. The man was driving a car with a 96-year-old woman in the passenger’s seat when it was struck on the driver’s side by the tractor trailer unit.
He was taken to hospital with injuries where he was pronounced dead. The woman in the car was air-lifted to a city hospital with serious injuries.
Police say the driver of the semi was not injured.
An RCMP collision deconstructionist was on scene Tuesday to assist with the police investigation.
A preliminary investigation suggests that the car entered the intersection from Highway 583 after the stop sign to make a left turn northbound onto Highway 21 when it was struck by the southbound semi-truck, according to RCMP.
The intersection was reopened Tuesday evening.
Names of those involved in the collision were not released by RCMP.
SAN ANTONIO - Disney Pixar's "Coco" tugged at the heart strings of many San Antonians when it was first released last year. Now, fans will be able to watch the movie from the comfort of their own home.
Netflix is adding a host of new shows and movies to its streaming library in May and "Coco" is one of them, according to Entertainment Weekly.
"Coco" tells the story of a young boy named Miguel whose dream is to become a musician like his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz. His quest takes him to the Land of the Dead, showcasing the cultural aspects of the Mexican holiday, Dia de los Muertos, throughout the movie.
Many applauded the cultural accuracy of the film as well as its representation of Mexican culture on the big screen.
The entertainment site has a list of shows and movies that will be released this month, along with the release date for each.
Per the report, "Coco" will be available to stream on May 28.
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The SEC's complaint alleges Ying used confidential information to determine Equifax had suffered a massive data breach. After realizing the risk to the company, he exercised all his vested Equifax stock options and immediately sold the stock, receiving over $950,000 in proceeds, the SEC said.
The SEC said it determined Ying avoided more than $117,000 in losses by selling the stock before Equifax announced publicly on Sept. 7 that the personal information of nearly 150 million Americans had been compromised.
The hack could turn out to be the most costly in corporate history.
The SEC said it is seeking disgorgement of ill-gotten gains by Ying as well as interest, penalties and injunctive relief.
MADRID — The Spanish parliament’s lower house is debating whether to end Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy’s nearly eight years in power and replace him with the leader of the Socialist opposition.
Rajoy refused to resign after his conservative Popular Party was fined as beneficiary of a large kickbacks-for-contracts scheme. In a damaging ruling last week, the court questioned Rajoy’s claim that he and other top officials were unaware of the party’s illegal accounting.
Socialist leader Pedro Sanchez, who is leading the no-confidence vote against Rajoy, would instantly become the country’s prime minister if he wins 176 or more votes in the 350-seat Congress of Deputies on Friday.
His opening speech Thursday proposing an alternative government will be watched by other opposition lawmakers who are still undecided on whether to oust the government.
GANGNEUNG, Korea, Republic Of — A pair of smiling North Korean skaters has carried out lifts and death spirals during practices ahead of the Winter Olympics, drawing applause from spectators at Gangneung Ice Arena.
The duo, Ryom Tae Ok and Kim Ju Sik, is the focus of intense media attention as they were the only North Korean athletes who were initially qualified to compete in the Pyeongchang Games before their Olympic committee missed a confirmation deadline.
The International Olympic Committee later allowed 22 North Korean athletes, including Ryom and Kim, to participate in the games in special entries given to the North as it worked out a set of Olympics-related rapprochement deals with South Korea.
After her training Saturday, Ryom told reporters “I feel good.”
One Nation senator Brian Burston says he will support the government's $35.6 billion company tax cuts, in direct opposition to his leader Pauline Hanson's authority.
Senator Burston says Ms Hanson's about-face to withdraw support for the package, after initially agreeing to back them, has blindsided him and he is a "very principled person" who will honour the deal with Finance Minister Mathias Cormann in March.
"I don't want to cause any angst or division in One Nation, but once I make a handshake with somebody -- that's it. I stick to my word," Senator Burston told The Australian newspaper on Thursday.
Biega accrued nine points, 32 PIM and 126 hits through 44 games in 2017-18.
Although Biega was a healthy scratch 38 times this season, he earned himself a two-year contract extension with the Canucks to help round out the bottom defensive pairing. The 30-year-old won't be a fantasy asset anytime soon, but he's a vital part of Vancouver's blue line and boasts an important physical upside.
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HONOLULU — The ex-Hawaii employee who sent a false missile alert last month says he’s devastated about causing panic, but he believed it was a real attack at the time.
The man in his 50s spoke to reporters Friday on the condition he not be identified because he fears for his safety after receiving threats.
He says the on-duty call he received on Jan. 13 didn’t sound like a drill. However, state officials say other workers clearly heard the word “exercise” repeated several times.
He said it felt like he had been hit with a “body blow” when he realized it was just a drill and he has had difficulty eating and sleeping since.
The agency fired him.
Chad Bettis goes 0-2 on Ender Inciarte to lead off. Then a liner to left gets by Gerardo Parra. But Inciarte thrown out going for home.
You are right to celebrate the value of recording the experiences of ordinary people (Editorial, 11 August). But we should not forget Mass-Observation, described on the cover of Tom Harrison and Charles Madge’s book Britain (1939) as “a movement started early in 1937 by two young men and now embracing 2,000 voluntary observers all over the country … to study everyday behaviour in Britain – The Science of Ourselves”. They covered topics such as All-in Wrestling, the social history of the Lambeth Walk, people’s attitudes to Chamberlain and the threat of war, and what actually happens at 11:00 on Armistice Day, all with extensive quotes from the unpaid observers. This is certainly “history from below”, two decades before the 1950s.
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SACRAMENTO — Lawrence Argent, the sculptor of Sacramento International Airport’s giant red rabbit, has died at the age of 60.
Argent’s sudden death following a surgical procedure is still being investigated, according to 9News.
“Leap,” a 56 foot long, 19 foot tall rabbit in the midst of jumping into a suitcase, was completed in September 2011 and suspended over terminal B.
When interviewed by FOX40 in 2014, Argent explained the concept behind the sculpture.
“To be brief, it’s about disrupting that sort of flow that we have, disrupting that energy that we have when we go to an airport, because there’s so much confusion, so much chaos,” Argent said. “How does one change that? So, I wanted to interject something with the idea of removing a moment of displacement.”
In 2012, the American for the Arts awarded Argent with the Public Art Network Award for “Leap.”
A plane watcher’s footage of an Emirates passenger plane skidding left and right while trying to land in Germany on Thursday has gone viral.
The incredible scenes were filmed as powerful crosswinds were blowing around Dusseldorf’s airport.
“I have filmed a few thousand crosswind landings at several airports in Europe within the past years, but this Airbus A380 crosswind landing was extremely hard and extraordinary,” Martin Bogdan, known as the "Cargospotter," wrote in the video’s description on YouTube. “I have never seen such a tremendous reaction of an airplane after a touchdown.”
The footage had more than 800,000 views as of Friday morning.
An Emirates spokesperson said after the incident that no one was injured.
"Emirates flight EK 55 on 5 October 2017 landed safely in Dusseldorf under strong crosswind conditions. At no point was the safety of the passengers and crew onboard compromised,” the spokesperson told the media
American sports network ESPN posted its picks for NBA’s fantasy draft for season 2018 and the Greek Freak, Giannis Antetokounmpo is at the top of the list. “The Greek Freak was the only player in the NBA to average 1.5 steals and 1.5 blocks in 2016, not bad for a player who has seen his scoring average increase by more than four points per game every season of his career. In fact, the production across the board has been on the rise since we first got to know Antetokounmpo in 2013, and there is little reason to think that stops in 2017-18. He shot just 32.1 percent from outside of 8 feet last season, something that could be viewed as a flaw or room for significant growth for a player who doesn’t turn 23 until December.”, writes the channel’s 2018 outlook. The Milwaukee Bucks player is followed by Russel Westbrook of the Oklahoma City Thunder and James Harden from the Houston Rockets, while Cleveland Cavaliers Lebron James is the 9th pick.
Allergan is voluntarily recalling packs of its birth control pills in the U.S. because of a packaging error with placebos, increasing the possibility of unintended pregnancy.
The company says four placebo pills were placed out of order in the Taytulla packs. Allergan says the first four days of therapy had four non-hormonal placebo capsules instead of active capsules.
The recall involves lot 5620706, which expires in May 2019. Consumers who have those birth control pills should arrange to return them to their physicians.
Consumers with questions about the recall are being asked to contact Allergan at 800-678-1605, Monday through Friday
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Panther Professionals is a weekly series highlighting educators, administrators, staff and aides who are dedicated to the future of the Monticello Community School District.
Monticello High School English teacher Darren Reade has always wanted to be a teacher. In his 15th year teaching for the MCSD, Reade said he loves seeing the students develop, mature and transition from their sophomore year through graduation.
Reade teaches English for grades 10th through 12th, meaning English II and III.
Raiders lose QB, shot at bye
DENVER — It couldn't have gone much worse for Oakland, which lost its latest starting quarterback, Matt McGloin, to a shoulder injury, then lost the game to a team with nothing to play for. Combined with Kansas City's win, the Raiders squandered the AFC West title and fell to the No. 5 seed. Leading Oakland into next week's game at Houston could be rookie Connor Cook if the injury to McGloin proves serious. "If I'm not 100 percent healthy, that's not what this team needs," McGloin said. "I plan on being 100 percent healthy" for Houston.
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) - A House investigatory committee has expanded its membership for a special session to determine whether to impeach Gov. Eric Greitens.
House Speaker Todd Richardson has added three members to what had been a seven-person panel consisting mostly of attorneys and former law enforcement officers.
The new members are: Rep. J. Eggleston, a Republican business owner from Maysville; Rep. Curtis Trent, a Republican attorney from Springfield; and Democratic Rep. Greg Razer of Kansas City, a former aide to U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill who has said Greitens should resign.
The committee is to meet Tuesday to discuss rules and procedures.
Records provided to The Associated Press show it has spent over $14,000 since starting work in March.
Greitens has been accused of sexual misconduct and misuse of charity resources for political purposes.
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Smith (hamstring) will undergo further testing before his availability for Game 3 against Indiana on Thursday is determined, Allie Clifton of FOX Sports reports.
Smith was relegated to only 18 minutes of action during Monday's Game 2 after he suffered an injury to his left hamstring. The severity and specificity of the injury remains unclear, but Iman Shumpert will likely see the biggest boost in usage if Smith is somehow unable to play in Game 3.
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Paula Penebaker, President and CEO at the YWCA Southeast Wisconsin, will help answer the question, "Why Black History Month?" Paula will do a short presentation and then lead a discussion about this topic.
About Paula: Paula relocated to Milwaukee from The Procter & Gamble Company in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1991. While there, she worked for 13 years in the Management Systems Division. She began her career in Milwaukee at First Wisconsin Bank as a member of the Human Resources department’s Training & Development staff in 1992 and departed as Vice President & Diversity Manager.
Currently, Paula is employed by the YWCA Southeast Wisconsin. She began her career at the YWCA as the Chief Human Resources and Facilities Officer in 1999. She held increasingly challenging roles at the agency and was appointed Executive Director in May, 2005 and later, President & CEO. In addition to her local association service, Paula served as Chair of the YWCA USA Board of Directors.
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NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - Federal prosecutors say a New Jersey man used a purported nonprofit group to defraud Medicare out of more than $1 million by convincing hundreds of senior citizens to submit to unnecessary genetic testing.
Seth Rehfuss faces two conspiracy counts in the indictment handed up Friday. It's not known if he's retains an attorney.
Prosecutors say the 43-year-old Somerset man and others used The Good Samaritans of America and offers of free ice cream to gain access to low-income senior housing complexes between July 2014 and December 2015.
The conspirators allegedly used fear-based tactics, including suggesting the senior citizens would be vulnerable to serious health problems if they didn't have the genetic testing.
The conspirators allegedly used online advertisements to recruit health care providers who got thousands of dollars each month to authorize testing for patients they never examined.
Jail Ordered For Local Man Who Sent Nude Pictures To Teen
February 3, 2018
A Gregory man who sent his nude photos to an underage girl has been sentenced.
18-year-old Craig Holland was sentenced Thursday to one year in the Livingston County jail and three years of probation. Court records indicate Holland will be released from jail one day before school resumes in September and the balance of his jail time will be suspended upon successful completion of probation.
Holland pleaded guilty last month to accosting a child for immoral purposes, using computers to commit a crime, and distributing obscene matter to children. The charges stem from an alleged online relationship with a 13-year-old girl. Holland is said to have connected with the victim via Facebook. In December of 2016, Holland reportedly sent nude images of himself to the girl and convinced her to reciprocate. The girl’s mother became aware of the pictures after her daughter’s friend brought it to her attention. (DK)
Artist Michael Parker works on installing a new water-themed art piece he created in the Center Circle Garden at the Sturt Haaga Gallery on Monday. Curator Debra Scacco is excited about the exhibition, which will open Sept. 17 and is entitled La Reina de Los Ángeles. (Tim Berger / La Cañada Valley Sun)
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A Blantyre woman caught driving while more than six times the drink limit has been banned from the road for three-and-a-half years.
Rosie Brodie (41), of Kinnoull Drive, was also put under supervision for a year when she appeared at Hamilton Sheriff Court this week.
She must attend at addiction services and a road traffic group for offenders, and carry out 100 hours of unpaid work within six months.
On top of that, she has been electronically tagged for three months, meaning she can’t leave home between 7pm and 7am each day.
Brodie admitted driving on Glasgow Road, Blantyre, on March 19 with a breath/alcohol reading of 135. The limit is 22.
Sheriff Daniel Kelly also ordered forfeiture of Brodie’s Skoda Fabia car.
Personally, I’m IMPRESSED when I see a guy walking around in a tiny Speedo or a pair of leather pants. Now THAT’S confidence. But a lot of you aren’t seeing it that way, I guess.
A new survey asked people what clothes they HATE the most. And here is the VERY judgmental top 10 . . .
1. Speedos. 69% of people have an “unfavorable” opinion of them.
2. Leather pants, 63%.
3. Crocs, 59%.
4. Bell bottoms, 57%.
5. Clothes with elbow patches, 54%.
6. Tracksuits, 52%.
7. Bright red pants, 51%.
8. Uggs, 51%.
9. Sweater vests, 49%.
10. Deep V-neck t-shirts, 49%.
PYONGYANG, Korea, Democratic People's Republic Of — Former NBA star Dennis Rodman, on low-key return to Pyongyang, has given the North Korean sports minister a copy of President Donald Trump's book "The Art of the Deal."
It wasn't signed by Trump, who was Rodman's boss for two seasons of the "Celebrity Apprentice" reality TV show.
Rodman's arrival on Tuesday came just hours after the North decided to release Otto Warmbier, an American university student who had been imprisoned for 15 years with hard labour for trying to steal a propaganda banner.
Warmbier, who had been confined for 17 months, has apparently fallen into a coma not long after his confinement began. Pyongyang said Thursday saying it decided to let him go for "humanitarian reasons."
LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Theresa May will not face any ministerial resignations after a meeting of her senior ministers on Friday to resolve differences over leaving the European Union, her environment minister Michael Gove said on Wednesday.
Britain's Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Michael Gove leaves 10 Downing Street in London, June 7, 2018. REUTERS/Toby Melville
“I don’t think so, no,” Gove told the BBC in an interview when asked if any ministers will be resigning.
Gove, a prominent campaigner for leaving the European Union during the 2016 referendum, said the prime minister should be allowed to present her case on Friday, and the cabinet will agree a united position.
A Martinsville man will serve 41 years and two months in prison, after pleading no contest to multiple charges Monday.
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP)  A Northern California judge has fined the Bay Area Rapid Transit agency $220,000 for the deaths of two workers accidentally hit by a commuter train.
The two workers were killed in 2013 while inspecting a track east of San Francisco. The California Public Utilities Commission sought the fine and three years of probation after determining the transit agency's safety rules and procedure were inadequate. The agency will have to pay an additional $440,000 if it violates terms of its probation, which include tightening its safety rules and submitting more detailed safety reports.
BART spokespeople didn't return phone and email inquiries.
The two workers had their backs to the train when struck in violation of agency safety rules. One member of inspection crews is always supposed to be watching for trains.
A four-year-old girl died after a fire broke out at her house in Buddh Vihar area of Rohini on Monday, police said.
The fire broke out in a two-storey building, which also used to house a utensils shop, in the early hours of Monday, fire department officials said. Three fire tenders were pressed into action and the blaze was brought under control around 5 pm.
The victim, identified as Babli, was the youngest of three children in the house. Her father, Bharat Prasad, noticed the fire at 2.45 am.
The family members missed taking Babli along with them while fleeing, as she was sleeping in her uncle’s room. They realised she was left behind after they had entered the next building by climbing onto the terrace, police said. The girl’s body was recovered during the day.
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Whole Foods has expanded its 10 percent discount on sale items to Amazon Prime members at an additional 121 stores across 12 states. The program expansion is part of a nationwide rollout.
ClutchPR is hosting a fundraiser dinner with Chef Anthony Rose to support the Haiti School Building Project. Live art from Jessgo and Evalisa Natasha, performances from Dr Draw & DJ Sandy Duperval and a silent auction. 7:30 pm. $65. Tickets on eventbrite.ca.
Photo: Liverpool man poses at lifeguard hut
I had to take a picture of this one! #22 not on duty… #holiday ✌☀ pic.twitter.com/i1PtX3nodQ — Simon Mignolet (@SMignolet) June 13, 2017
Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet has been playing a spot of Baywatch on his summer holidays.
When the Belgium international saw a lifeguard hut bearing his squad number, 22, he could not resist posing alongside it for a picture.
He joked that, like the lifeguard, he was another 22 who was not on duty at the moment as he soaks up some rays on the beach ahead of the 2017/18 campaign.
Mignolet wrote on Twitter: “I had to take a picture of this one! #22 not on duty… #holiday.”
His tweet was accompanied by some suitably holiday-themed emojis.
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FILE - In this June 25, 2017 file photo, Trey Songz performs at the BET Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. Police say the R&B singer has been arrested on suspicion of felony domestic violence for punching a woman at a Los Angeles party. LAPD spokesman Officer Drake Madison says the 33-year-old whose real name is Tremaine Neverson turned himself in at a Hollywood police station Monday morning, March 19, 2018. Jail records show Songz was released about two hours later on $50,000 bail. Photo by Matt Sayles
Democratic state Sen. Coleman Young II announced his bid Monday to replace the 88-year-old Conyers, who was facing sexual harassment allegations when he resigned from Congress last week. Conyers cited health reasons for his decision.
Conyers has endorsed his son, John Conyers III, to succeed him in the Detroit-area congressional seat he's held since 1964. The younger Conyers hasn't said whether he'll run.
Young's father, the late Coleman A. Young, was elected mayor in 1973 and served for 20 years.
Other announced candidates to replace Conyers include his grand-nephew, Democratic state Sen. Ian Conyers, and attorney Michael Gilmore.
Republican Gov. Rick Snyder says a special election to fill Conyers' seat will be held during regular primary and general elections in August and November.
NEW YORK, FEBUARY 3, ARMENPRESS. USA main indexes values for 2 february:
“Armenpress” reports the value of Dow Jones down by 2.54% to 25520.96 points, S&P 500 down by 2.12% to 2762.13 points, Nasdaq down by 1.96% to 7240.95 points.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average is one of several indices created by Wall Street Journal editor and Dow Jones & Company co-founder Charles Dow. It measures the daily stock price movements of 30 large, publicly-owned U.S. companies.
S&P 500 measures the performance of 500 widely held common stocks of large-cap U.S. companies.
NASDAQ measures a number of indices reflecting the reaction of USA’s high tech markets and business environments on the country’s political and economic developments which have an impact on high tech markets.
Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey says Trump is at war with women after a rollback the Affordable Care Act's mandate on contraception coverage. Healey joins Ari Melber to explain the two reasons why she sued the administration. Neera Tanden also joins.
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Photograph provided Jul 4, 2018 showing a painting displayed at the Camilo Egas art center in Quito, Ecuador, Jul 3, 2018. EPA-EFE/Jose Jacome
Photograph provided Jul 4, 2018 showing a painting displayed at the Camilo Egas art center in Quito, Ecuador, Jul 3, 2018. EPA-EFE/Jose Jacome
Photograph provided Jul 4, 2018 showing a painting displayed at the Camilo Egas art center in Quito, Ecuador, Jul 3, 2018. EPA-EFE/Jose Jacome
The Ecuadoran Ministry of Culture this week re-opened the Camilo Egas art center in this capital, honoring the pioneer of the country's indigenous realism style.
The museum features one of the late Egas's most important modern collections, Ivete Celi, sub-secretary of the Ministry of Culture's Social Memory department, told EFE.
BANGKOK, 4 July 2018 (NNT) – About 10,000 people have been arrested on charges of gambling on World Cup soccer games.
Deputy Police Commissioner-General Pol Gen Chalermkiat Sriworakhan announced the police have arrested some 10,000 suspected gamblers, twice as many as in a previous World Cup tournament four years ago.
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Manchester United start the Premier League 2 season away to Leicester this afternoon.
United have some big names in the line-up with Demetri Mitchell and Scott McTominay who both featured on the first-team tour making it in to the starting line up.
McTominay scored his first senior goal for United in the 3-0 pre-season tour game against Valerenga.
Mitchell made his senior debut in the final game of last season against Crystal Palace.
The big line-up news for the opposition is that Robert Huth is starting for the hosts.
Ricky Sbragia will be looking to get off to a winning start in his first competitive game as under-23s boss.
Sbragia was United’s reserves team boss, in collaboration with Brian McClair, for almost three highly-successful years between 2002 and 2005 and returned this summer.
Stick with us this afternoon as we bring you all the action LIVE.
December 11th 1949, American old-time fiddler and an early-recorded country musician Fiddlin’ John Carson died aged 81. He wrote more than 150 songs in his life but only nine were ever copyrighted which led to several copyright issues with both Okeh Records and other musicians during his active career.
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RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Richmond officials have paid more than $138,000 to the Washington Redskins for the privilege of hosting the NFL team’s training camp this year.
The annual payment by the Richmond Economic Development Authority is on top of the $11 million that the authority and the city spent to build the team’s training facility.
The team requires Richmond to contribute $500,000 a year to defray some of the costs associated with practicing about 115 miles south of the Redskins’ regular facility in Ashburn. Richmond officials hoped the contribution to be covered by sponsorships and other services including meals and transportation.
The payment is lower than in past years, and officials with the authority tell The Richmond Times-Dispatch (http://tinyurl.com/jholmdj) that they hope to continue reducing the amount they have to give the team.
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PGA Tour rookie Wesley Bryan picked up his first career win in his home state of South Carolina on Sunday, edging Luke Donald by a stroke to win the RBC Heritage at Harbour Town Golf Links. Bryan, who now has four top-10 finishes this year, earned a first-place prize of $1,170,000 to bring his season total to $1,990,194.
So how did Bryan celebrate? With a visit to Taco Bell, of course, still wearing his winner’s jacket.
It’s a tradition for Bryan to go to Taco Bell after a victory. Here he is a year ago with his brother George after winning the Web.com Tour’s El Bosque Mexico Championship.
The Powerball jackpot will continue to grow above $400 million this week because no one matched all the numbers in Saturday's drawing.
Lottery officials estimate that the jackpot for the next Powerball drawing on Wednesday will be $430 million.
The Powerball prize will be the only big lottery jackpot this week because someone who bought a ticket in Palos Heights, Illinois, won Saturday's $393 million Mega Millions jackpot.
But, remember that the odds of winning Powerball remain long at one in 292.2 million.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Macquarie Infrastructure Corp-
* Atlantic Aviation enters into agreement to acquire Orion Jet Center
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Chelsea had their lead at the top of the Premier League table cut to just four points after defeat against United, with two of Antonio Conte's players making it into our Flop XI from the latest round of fixtures.
One Liverpool ace caught the eye for all the wrong reasons against West Bromwich Albion, while Arsenal, Manchester City and Manchester United stars all had a frustrating weekend after finding their game time limited.
Scroll through the gallery above to see which unlucky players make up our Flops of the Week XI from the latest batch of Premier League matches.
Best Dive Bars in Tampa Bay There are times when the heart cries out for something uncomplicated. You yearn for the smell of beer and fried cheese. You want sticky floors and wobbly bar stools. You need a dive bar. When that feeling strikes, look no further than this list. We present you with the Best Dive Bars in Tampa Bay.
5 Ways to Stay Healthy While Enjoying Your VacayMost of the time we spend months leading up to our vacay trying to get healthy then once we're on the vacay it all comes back. That does not have to be the case. Get some tips... because it *can* be done.
Otunba Adebayo Christopher Alao-Akaka, a former governor of Oyo State, has declared his intention to contest the state governorship election under the flagship of the All Progressives Congress, APC.
Alao-Akala declared his intentions in his Bodija residence, while receiving letters of offer to contest which was presented to him by Dr Fola Akinosun, the chairman of Akala Support Group, in Ibadan, on Wednesday.
He said, “With all sense of responsibility and with a view to consolidating and surpassing the achievements recorded so far by Governor Abiola Ajimobi towards making Oyo State better, I, Christopher Adebayo Alao-Akala, having communed with my creator, the Almighty God, my immediate family and due consultations with the critical stakeholders, do solemnly offer myself to contest for the governorship seat of Oyo state come 2019; So help me,God. “
Let’s recall what led to the march in Charlottesville in the first place: the removal of Confederate statues, which celebrated men who fought for an America that kept human beings enslaved. That’s an America in which I’d never be allowed to vote, much less be elected a U.S. Senator.
The white supremacists who gathered in Charlottesville were there to protest so-called “attacks” on their self perceived racial superiority. That’s it – that’s their grievance.
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Whilst I do not live in Clay Cross, I do in fact do some work there on a regular basis with the elderly and disabled and was very concerned to hear that there is to be no banks left in the town after Lloyds has closed down.
This is absolutely appalling and one wonders how housebound residents and those who are not very mobile are supposed to get to the nearest bank four miles away?
Not everyone banks online or indeed wishes to do so and I see this as yet another occasion where customers are treated with contempt and ignorance.
I really hope Lloyds will use some common sense and empathy and see to overturn this ridiculous decision.
I will not be holding my breath.....
Chris Wintle
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SUNBURY – A Valley newspaper is changing publishers. Announced Tuesday, The Daily Item/Danville News current publisher Frank Leto is leaving the area. Leto will become publisher of The Joplin Globe in Missouri, effective July 16.
Fred Scheller will replace Leto as publisher of both papers starting July 16 as well, Scheller tells WKOK. Scheller is no stranger to the Valley, having begun his career in 1976 as a part-time employee at The Daily Item. He also rose to become the paper’s general manager.
Scheller has been serving as publisher of The Daily Star and the weekly Cooperstown Crier in New York since 2015. Scheller tells us he will retain those roles in addition to his new duties for The Daily Item and Danville News. He says he will move back to the area and work remotely for the two New York papers.
Scheller says discussions went on with parent company CNHI Newspapers for about a week before the formal announcement was made.
Chamber mourns KFC pioneer
THE CHAMBER of Industry and Commerce has expressed sadness over the death of former president
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Seahawks safety Kam Chancellor returns from surgery on both ankles, briefly being in wheelchair
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Earl Thomas, full go 6 months after broken tibia. "I will be ready for the first game."
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The Chargers have ruled Oliver (hamstring) out for Sunday's game against the Giants, Eric D. Williams of ESPN.com reports.
Oliver's hamstring injury kept him off the practice field throughout the week, so it doesn't come as much of a surprise that he'll be in line to miss his first game of the season. With Oliver out of commission, Austin Ekeler is expected to step in as the top backup to bell cow Melvin Gordon, and the Chargers are likely to add another running back as a third-string option. According to Williams, Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn hinted that Andre Williams would likely be signed off their practice squad to provide additional backfield depth against his former team.
Jaren Jackson Jr. speaks on watching film about Kevin Garnett, first practice with the team and the city of Memphis embracing him with love since he has arrived.
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A state trooper suffered a minor injury Monday afternoon in Berks County when his vehicle collided with another as he drove out to investigate an earlier traffic accident, police said.
Trooper Michael Bean was eastbound with his emergency lights and siren activated on Pricetown Road, Alsace Township, at 4 p.m. when he collided with a car driven by Jacob W. Moore, 18, of Barto, state police at Reading said.
As Bean tried to get around the eastbound traffic jam by steering into the westbound lane, Moore abruptly tried the same thing and the left front of his eastbound car hit the right side of Bean's police car, near Skyline Drive, police said.
Bean was taken by Muhlenberg Ambulance to Reading Hospital, where he was treated and released. Moore was not hurt, police said.
Police said anyone who saw the collision can reach investigating Cpl. Timothy J. Fetzer at 610-378-4011.
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Bring It To The Table w/ Paul Heyman, JBL To Debut On WWE Network Tonight
Following tonight’s episode of RAW, a new original program is scheduled to premiere on the WWE Network.
Featuring Paul Heyman, JBL and radio personality Peter Rosenberg, “Bring it to the Table” debuts on WWE’s digital subscription service tonight following the first RAW episode of 2017.
Rosenberg tweeted the following photo of the new show:
3:16 Kelvin Herrera, Joakim Soria discuss this year's Royals bullpen Pause
1:09 Eric Hosmer on Yordano Ventura: 'We are going to continue to live out his legacy'
0:56 Five memorable moments in the career of Royals pitcher Yordano Ventura
1:00 Raw video: Royals pitchers and catchers report to spring training
1:50 Sam Mellinger shares memories of former Royal Jarrod Dyson
0:56 Five things to know about new Royals pitcher Nathan Karns
1:19 Yordano Ventura in his own words: 'Proud to be on Kansas City's team'
4:22 Royals pitcher Jason Hammel puts on the Royals jersey
3:20 A look back at the explosion that killed six firefighters in 1988
Seventeen-time grand slam winner Roger Federer marked his long-awaited comeback with a confident straight-sets victory over Britain's Dan Evans in the Hopman Cup.
The 35-year-old Swiss, representing his nation in the mixed team event that he first won back in 2001, needed only an hour and three minutes to dispatch Birmingham's Evans 6-3 6-4 in Perth.
Despite missing six months of action with knee and back injuries, Federer showed no signs of rust as he opened the singles showdown with an ace, breaking Evans in the sixth game of the first set.
The British number three effectively handed Federer the match by dropping his serve in the second-set opener and half an hour later, the older man had put one point on the board for Switzerland.
Heather Watson will look to level the scores with a singles win over Belinda Bencic, with Evans and Federer later returning to the court for a mixed-doubles match that could decide the Group A session.
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'The Great American Eclipse' airs Monday, Aug. 21, at 1 p.m. ET on ABC
Watch the special live coverage of the first total solar eclipse that can be seen from the U.S. in 38 years. David Muir leads coverage from the 70-mile "path of totality" where the moon will block the sun entirely. Airs Monday, Aug. 21, from 1-3 p.m. ET.
THE BRONX – A 21-year-old man is in critical condition after he was shot multiple times Sunday night, police said.
The shooting happened near Valentine Avenue and E. 181st Street in the West Bronx section around 7:35 p.m. It took place around the block from the NYPD’s 46th Precinct.
The victim was taken to local hospital where he is expected to survive his wounds.
Police have not released a description of the gunman.
RCMP are still looking for information in the disappearance of a 20-year-old Prince George man who was last seen two weeks ago.
David Alexander Sephton was last seen in the Hart Highlands neighbourhood of Prince George, where he resides. He does not have a vehicle.
According to his family, it is unusual for Sephton to not be in contact.
RCMP say Sephton's phone has not been active since he went missing.
Sephton has previously worked in Fort St. John and Mackenzie, but police say there is no indication he was planning to travel out of town.
Anyone with information is asked to contact RCMP or Crime Stoppers.
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The Wilton Registrars of Voters will hold a public lottery on Wednesday, Aug. 16, to determine the order of candidates’ names on the ballot for Wilton’s municipal election on Nov. 7. The lottery is for positions that have multiple openings within each party row.
The lottery will be held at 10 a.m. in Wilton Town Hall, Office of the Registrars of Voters, 238 Danbury Road.
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – The city’s top middle school basketball players took center stage on Monday night at SportOne Parkview Fieldhouse as the second-annual MVP Basketball all-star classic took place.
The event, which benefits the Boys and Girls Clubs of Fort Wayne, is organized by Mitch Sturm and Joe Jordan.
The two-game event saw Blackhawk eighth grader Caleb Furst win MVP honors after leading his team to a 98-76 victory.
In the nightcap Team Kline defeated Team Abram 79-75 with Jermaine Woods named the game’s MVP. Team Abram was coached by former University of Louisville standout and 1986 NCAA champion Mike Abram, Gym Rats Basketball president Todd Hensley, and WANE-TV sports director Glenn Marini.
The Hawks say that they are investigating allegations of irregularities in procurement processes and the awarding of tenders.
CAPE TOWN - The George Municipality says that it is cooperating with the Hawks’ investigation into alleged corruption and fraud.
Hawks members conducted a search and seizure operation at the municipal offices in the southern Cape town on Monday.
Teams also searched several premises and homes of people of interest, including municipal officials.
The Hawks say that they are investigating allegations of irregularities in procurement processes and the awarding of tenders.
George Municipality spokesperson Chantel Edwards-Klose said: “George Municipal Manager Trevor Botha confirmed that electronic equipment and a number of documents were retrieved by the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation following allegations made by individuals about irregular tender procurement procedures. George municipality is cooperating with the investigation.”
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A Rap on Race, based on the famous 1970 talk, enlivens the conversation on race. Choreographer Donald Byrd and playwright Anna Deavere Smith combine dance and theater to create a groundbreaking piece.
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Mike's mom, Peggy, is in for a big surprise when she celebrates her boyfriend Dennis's birthday.
December 31st, 1963 - The Kinks debut live at the Lotus House restaurant in London. From here brothers Ray and Dave Davies go on to become one of the most important and influential rock bands of the era, scoring five top 10 hits in their 32 year run as a band.
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The San Bernardino County Boys Athlete of the Week:
Name: David Martin
School: Chino Hills
Sport: Baseball
Year: Junior
Noteworthy: Martin was one of the hitting stars for Chino Hills last week, helping the Huskies win two of three against Etiwanda. In the second game of the series, Martin went 3 for 4 with a pair of doubles and a home run. He finished the week 7 for 10 with two walks for a .750 on-base percentage.
Voting: Athletes of the week are chosen by the Southern California News Group staff. You can vote for Southern California’s Athletes of the Week at the SoCal Prep Legends website at socalpreplegends.com.
Chris Swecker, former assistant director of the FBI, on the inspector general's probe of allegations of political bias at the FBI and whether former Deputy Director Andrew McCabe should be fired.
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump is rallying voters in Georgia’s 6th Congressional District to “get out and vote” Republican ahead of Tuesday’s special election.
In a tweet early Tuesday, Trump urged voters not to vote for Democrat Jon Ossoff for the House seat vacated by Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price.
Trump says, “Democrat Jon Ossoff would be a disaster in Congress. VERY weak on crime and illegal immigration, bad for jobs and wants higher taxes. Say NO.”
In a second tweet, he wrote, “Republicans must get out today and VOTE in Georgia 6. Force runoff and easy win! Dem Ossoff will raise your taxes-very bad on crime & 2nd A.”
Democrats opposed to Trump have rallied behind Ossoff, who has raised a significant amount of money for a special election.
TULSA, Okla. (AP)  A Delta Airlines flight from Portland, Oregon, to Atlanta was diverted to Tulsa, Oklahoma, because of an onboard disturbance involving a passenger.
Tulsa International Airport spokeswoman Alexis Higgins says Delta flight 1156 landed about 11:30 a.m. and the passenger was removed to be questioned by the FBI.
Higgins said she did not know the nature of the disturbance and a Delta spokesman did not immediately return a phone call seeking comment.
Higgins said the aircraft was refueling shortly after 1:15 p.m. and would resume the flight to Atlanta.
It will be several months before Sacramento Kings rookie Harry Giles makes his National Basketball Association debut.
The team announced on Friday that the 20th overall pick in this past June's NBA Draft will be out through at least January to rehab his surgically repaired knees.
A native of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Giles has undergone three surgical procedures on his knees since 2013 with the most recent occurring almost exactly one year ago on October 3, 2016.
Giles made his collegiate debut in December for the Duke Blue Devils and went on to appear in 26 games for Mike Krzyzewski's team.
Giles was acquired by the Kings in a draft-night deal with the Portland Trail Blazers.
Rome, July 4 - The Italian Bishops' Conference (CEI) on Wednesday hailed the government's new ban on advertising for gambling as a "sign of civility". CEI spokesman Father Ivan Maffeis recalled the Church's work against gambling addiction and said "we welcome as a sign of civility the government decree that puts an end to ads on gambling". Father Maffeis said "too many families have been ruined by this scourge". He highlighted that the Church had been combating gambling addiction through various charities and the bishops' newspaper Avvenire. The government's so-called 'dignity decree' aims to curb advertising on gambling and stop top actors and personalities fronting ads. Italy has seen a surge in gambling addiction despite a fall in purchasing power over the last few years. photo: a rally against gambling addiction
Baku. 16 February. REPORT.AZ/ The candidate nominated by President Donald Trump for labor secretary, entrepreneur Andrew Puzder had to withdraw his candidacy, facing fierce opposition in part related to the fact that he employed an undocumented immigrant housekeeper.
Report informs referring to the Turkish media, he became first disapproved candidate of Donald Trump.
"After careful consideration and discussions with my family, I am withdrawing my nomination for Secretary of Labor," Puzder said in his statement. “While I won't be serving in the administration, I fully support the President and his highly qualified team."
Puzder lost support of several senators after admitting that he had employed illegal immigrant as housekeeper, who worked for him for five years.
Hospital workers, council workers and teachers across Greece were set to march and strike together on Wednesday this week.
Hospital workers are fighting to demand mass recruitment to the health service, and no dismissals of contract workers. Council workers are also fighting to protect the jobs of 7,000 contract workers who face the sack.
And teachers are demanding a mass recruitment drive, and for new starters to be on permanent contracts.
Public sector workers are resisting austerity and free market reforms that the Syriza government is implementing at the behest of Greece’s creditors. They are the European Commission, the European Central Bank and the International Monetary Fund—known as the “Troika”.
Syriza was elected in January 2015 on a promise to end austerity and defy the Troika, but quickly capitulated. It signed up to Troika “memorandums” that enforce austerity.
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DAVENPORT- Crews cleaned up a car crash early Monday morning, August 14.
It happened just before 2 a.m. at the corner of West 9th Street and Division, just down the hill from the Putnam Museum.
Our photographer on scene says there were two cars involved, the second was towed away by the time she arrived on scene. There was also damage to a house.
Police have not released any information on the crash or if anyone was hurt.
The Timbers at Clear Creek, nestled in the rolling hills of western Lenexa — the perfect setting for your new home. Rebecca Sharp
Daniels (hip) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Michael Cohen of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Daniels was limited in practice this week, but indicated he will play and said, "I'm ready to roll," according to Jason Wilde of ESPN.com. The return of the 28-year-old would provide a big boost to the Packers' defensive front as they try to slow down Ezekiel Elliott and the Cowboys running game.
HAMDEN, Conn. (AP) — The president of Quinnipiac (KWIHN’-ih-pee-ak,) University, who oversaw massive growth at the Connecticut school, has announced that he will step down after more than three decades on the job.
President John Lahey said in a weekend message to the school community that he plans on retiring on June 30, 2018.
The university in Hamden was a small college with fewer than 2,000 students when Lahey took over in 1987, but is now a national university with about 10,000 students.
During his tenure, the private university added a law school, a medical school and a school of engineering.
He also helped grow the endowment from $5 million to more than $400,000 million.
Lahey’s time at the school saw the establishment of the nationally recognized Quinnipiac University Poll and Ireland’s Great Hunger Museum.
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DETROIT (AP) -- Miami center Hassan Whiteside is out for the Heat's game at Detroit with an illness.
Whiteside is averaging 14.1 points and 11.7 rebounds this season. Kelly Olynyk started at center Saturday night for the Heat.
Detroit is not at full strength either, with rookie Luke Kennard (foot) and guard Dwight Buycks (illness) missing the game. The Pistons have been without point guard Reggie Jackson since late December because of an ankle injury.
Detroit is playing its second game with newly acquired star Blake Griffin.
Enterprise organizations often require a global Active Directory footprint to support their Windows based workloads. This session will describe best practices for deploying Active Directory on AWS. Starting with a single VPC we will expand to many VPC’s in many Regions, thus demonstrating AWS capabilities to support a global Active Directory environment.
This video is from the fine folks at Amazon Web Services (AWS).
– Above is a promo for this week’s WWE SmackDown, which will feature John Cena vs. WWE Champion Jinder Mahal for the first-time ever in a non-title main event.
– This week’s WWE 205 Live will feature a Titus Worldwide celebration for new WWE Cruiserweight Champion Akira Tozawa. For those who missed it, it has been confirmed that Neville will get his rematch at SummerSlam on Sunday in Brooklyn.
– As noted, Sasha Banks defeated Nia Jax on tonight’s RAW to earn a title shot from RAW Women’s Champion Alexa Bliss at Sunday’s WWE SummerSlam pay-view. Sasha tweeted the following after the match and the face-off with Bliss:
ANN ARBOR, MI - The Chelsea Bulldogs traveled to face the Ypsilanti Grizzlies, and the Pioneer Pioneers took on the Saline Hornets in Saline under the rainy and hazy Friday night lights on October 6.
Ypsilanti fell to Chelsea 14-7 while Saline routed Pioneer 49-7.
MLive photographers Hunter Dyke and Matt Weigand were on the sidelines for the matchups. Take a look at some of the top photographs from the two games.
So now the Notley hypocrite government of Alberta plans to take over ownership of the Trans Mountain project and vows to fight to the finish to get it built. Neither the province nor the Liberal feds will fight for free enterprise ownership of the pipeline but will fight for socialist and nationalist ownership. Folks, welcome to the Canadian Socialist Bolshevic Republic. Absolutely disgusting! Think I would rather live in Putin’s Russia. At least the privileged leader is intelligent and political correctness is non-existent.
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AMBULANCE: A woman has been rushed to hospital after crashing her car into a letterbox.
A WOMAN has been treated by paramedics after a car crash sparked a medical emergency on the Sunshine Coast last night.
The woman, aged in her 60s, lost control of her car on Ashdale Court in Buderim and crashed her car into a letterbox at 6.20pm last night.
Authorities were called to the minor incident, but a Queensland Ambulance spokesperson said the woman has suffered a "medical event” after the crash.
Police records indicate the 60-year-old woman was quite disoriented at the scene.
She transported to the Sunshine Coast University Hospital in a stable condition.
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Jenny Mollen isn't afraid to bare her soul or body when it comes to her kids!
Just four days after giving birth to her second son, Lazlo, with husband, Jason Biggs, via cesarean section on Monday, Mollen posted a mirror selfie showing off her post-surgery look.
The mom of two wore a black bra and displayed her lower half wrapped in several layers of bandages. She captioned the photo, "Post op chic. #babybiggs."
Photos published online yesterday suggest that China may be testing a ship-mounted electromagnetic railgun. If confirmed it would make China the first nation to develop such a superweapon, with potential implications for the power-struggle between China and the US in Asia.
A railgun uses electromagnetic force to fire projectiles along electrically charged rails at very high speeds. The US has been developing its own railgun technology over the last 10 years. In tests, prototype weapons shot projectiles at speeds around 7800 kilometres an hour – more than Mach 6 – with a range of around 150 kilometres. But after sinking $500 billion into the project, the US government pulled the plug last year.
China appears to be ploughing ahead, however. Making a railgun that would be reliable in combat is hard because of the huge pressures
Nik Lentz is no longer competing on the UFC 216 card.
Lentz was supposed to meet former Bellator lightweight champion Will Brooks inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. That’s no longer going to be the case. Lentz has been removed from the card due to medical issues. It was going to be featured on the FXX portion of the event.
You can see the UFC’s statement below:
“Due to medical issues with Nik Lentz, his bout against Will Brooks at UFC 216 has been cancelled. The bout between Matt Schnell and Marco Beltran has been moved to the FX prelims, and UFC 216 will proceed as scheduled with 12 bouts.”
White House spokeswoman choked back tears after a student reporter asked her about the Trump administration’s efforts to keep children safe from school shootings. A visibly emotional Sarah Sanders said, ‘I think that as a kid, and certainly as a parent, there is nothing that could be more terrifying for a kid to go to school and not feel safe.’ She said President Donald Trump’s school safety commission planned to meet this week to discuss the issue. Benje Choucroun who asked the question is a student at Marin Country Day School in California. He attended the briefing as a correspondent for ‘Time for Kids’ magazine.
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The Jets made a big defensive line signing. Or at least a signing of a big defensive lineman.
According to Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News, the Jets have brought Xavier Cooper back on a one-year deal.
The Jets picked Cooper up midseason, and he played in eight games. Originally a third-round pick of the Browns, he was claimed off waivers by the 49ers and played seven games there.
The Jets obviously think he can at least provide some depth, on the line, after jettisoning Muhammad Wilkerson.
A company with a base in Kilkenny has been awarded an international seal of outstanding design quality.
Merlyn Showering is based at Purcellsinch Industrial Estate close to the city & retails across the UK & Ireland.
It showcased an innovative design with its newly launched Arysto Eight Infold Door enclosure. That won it the Red Dot in what’s considered one of the world’s largest design industry competitions.
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Nearly 200 people from Mexico and Central America were stuffed inside large trucks and caught trying to enter the United States illegally during three huge January smuggling busts that occurred in just nine days.
Officials in southern California said 77 people, including 5 children, were found near the Mexico border Monday packed inside a sweltering truck that had been painted to resemble a UPS truck.
The San Diego Union-Tribune reported a U.S. border patrol agent in Boulevard, Calif., noticed the truck was riding low and “could smell body odor mixed with a distinct type of pungent soap which is commonly used in Mexico.”
Inside the truck’s cargo area, officials found people sweating and standing shoulder-to-shoulder.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - Lawmakers met in Springfield on Sunday to vote on school funding.
Senate leaders met on Sunday to vote, and while in a brief recess Senator Andy Manar filed to over-ride Governor Rauners amendatory veto.
Lawmakers voiced their concerns about the over-ride, and pushed for a no. In the end the Senate voted 38 to 19 in favor of over-ridding the amendatory veto.
The bills next stop is the House of Representatives for further discussion.
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WEST MONROE, La. (WFLA) – An 18-year-old Louisiana man faces charges for disturbing the peace after he allegedly cursed near a senior citizen.
The Ouachita Citizen reports Jared Dylan Smith was arrested on a disorderly conduct charge on April 8.
According to the report, the complaint stated: “While standing next to my 75-year-old complainant, Jared yelled the word ‘f***’ and clearly disturbed her peace.”
No witnesses were present at the time.
Smith has reportedly denied the allegation. His bond was set at $200.
Louisiana law defines disturbing the peace as “addressing any offensive, derisive, or annoying words to any other person who is lawfully in any street, or other public place; or call him by any offensive or derisive name, or make any noise or exclamation in his presence and hearing with the intent to deride, offend, or annoy him, or to prevent him from pursuing his lawful business, occupation, or duty.”
If convicted, Smith could be fined up to $100 and may be required to spend up to 90 days in jail.
Last-minute spending in support of Todd Stone appeared to help the first-time candidate win the Ward 4 city council seat in this month's runoff election. Election analysis and a vote to protect the city's tax base lead this week's civic news summary .
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MANHATTAN — The video aboves shows the moment a low-tech pipe bomb exploded underground near the Port Authority Bus Terminal and Times Square during the height of the Monday morning rush hour.
The device went off about 7:20 a.m. in a below-ground walkway that connects the Times Square shuttle and the Nos., 1, 2 and 3 lines.
Three people who were near the blast suffered minor injuries and took themselves to the hospital, FDNY Commissioner Dan Nigro said. They had ringing in their ears and headaches, injuries consistent with being in the area of an explosion.
Police have identified the suspected bomber as Akayed Ullah, 27, of Brooklyn. He’s in custody at the hospital where he’s being treated for burns and wounds to his body consistent with an explosive device.
Mayor Bill de Blasio called the incident an “attempted terrorist attack.”
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DANVILLE — Danville police are searching for a mother who was reported missing by her family on Sunday.
Leslie Thomason, 33, was last seen at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, according to Danville police. Friends and family reported her missing at 2:30 p.m. Sunday.
Thomason is described as a 5-foot-3 white female, about 140 to 160 pounds with brown, shoulder-length hair, green eyes and possibly glasses.
Police believe she could be driving a 2016 black Dodge Caravan with the Illinois plates Q195801.
Danville police Commander Chris Yates said there is no indication of foul play at this time.
Anyone with information about her status is asked to contact police at 217-431-2250 or 217-442-0153 or Crime Stoppers at 217-446-8477.
Bukenya reviving career in India
Bukenya was offloaded by Chiefs in June, 2016 after a difficult stay which brought him a mere 22 starts in close to three years. After his release from Naturena the defender-cum-midfielder headed back home to Uganda where he trained with his former club Proline FC before switching to Bengal in December. With the I-League a game away from the halfway stage, Bukenya has played a key role in helping Bengal to the top of the standings and is one of just five players to have played all games to date. He has scored thrice playing as a central defender in the I-League, which runs until May before mak Read Full Story
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Kogi lawmaker, Senator Dino Melaye, has been rushed to a private hospital in Abuja after sustaining injuries from his attempt to stop police officers from transporting him to Kogi state on Tuesday, April 24, 2018.
The lawmaker had been arrested earlier on Tuesday by operatives of the Special Anti Robbery Squad (SARS) in Abuja and was being transported to Kogi when he jumped out of the moving vehicle which led to the injuries.
According to a report by TheCable, an ambulance brought the lawmaker into Zankli hospital around 4:25pm, after which he was admitted into the emergency unit.
Details later.
Northern Waters Restaurant to Sell Local Eatery
DULUTH, Minn. – Northern Waters Restaurant in the Woodland area near UMD, will be handing over the keys to its Mount Royal location to new owners.
A new restaurant is expected to open in the space after the New Year – no word on what the new location is supposed to be.
“This has been such a rewarding and creative process,” said Eric Goerdt, co-owner of Northern Waters. ‘We didn’t come to this decision lightly, as staff and customers are like family.”
The decision stems from growth and expansion opportunities within Northern Waters Smokehaus in Canal Park. “We’re continuing to grow at the Smokehaus with our expanding delivery service, catering and mail order. Last December, we sent to every state in the country – it’s clear this needs our full attention to represent the region well.”
Staff was informed of the closing Sunday night. The restaurant will remain open until Dec. 31. Gift certificates will be honored at the Smokehaus.
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COLUMBUS, GA (WTVM) – Columbus Mayor Teresa Tomlinson wrote an op-ed piece in Saturday’s Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Her piece focused on Generals now playing a vital civilian role.
Tomlinson went on to write:
“The fact that our military officers, and not our elected officials, are trying to pull us away from the hate of trans-gender bigotry and derisive anti-global nationalism is a testament to how far we have fallen as a nation of would-be leaders. Long ago, we civilians drank anti-government Kool-Aid and as a result put too many who actually do hate government in charge of running it.”
Evelyn Hone College Students Union President Emmanuel Kalangwa says there is need for students unions to engage in dialogue with managements of their institutions whenever they are aggrieved.
And Mr. Kalangwa has unreservedly apologized to Evelyn Hone College Management, TEVET and the Government for last month’s riot that resulted in over 300 students being arrested by the Police.
He says the students have realized the need to engage in meaningful dialogue with the management whenever they are aggrieved instead of resorting to rioting.
Mr. Kalangwa notes that the riotous behavior only disturbs the school calendar besides landing the students in problems.
Meanwhile, the Evelyn Hone College Students Union President has praised the government for the initiative to construct extra students’ hostels saying this will help in addressing accommodation challenges at the institution.
In Asia, markets were trading lower impacted by a sell-off for Facebook shares. The Fed is expected to announce a rate hike, which could have repercussions in the bond and equity markets. There will be inflation numbers out in the U.K. at 9:30 a.m. London …
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FILE - This Sept. 22, 2016 file photo shows employees of the Fulton County Election Preparation Center in Atlanta test electronic voting machines. A security researcher disclosed a gaping security hole at the outfit that manages Georgia's elections. The breach, which left the state’s 6.7 million voter records and other sensitive files exposed to hackers, was first reported Wednesday, June 14, 2017, by the news site Politico. Alex Sanz AP Photo
Dec 12 (Reuters) - Tahoe Group Co Ltd:
* SAYS UNIT WINS LAND AUCTIONS FOR 4.33 BILLION YUAN ($654.28 million) Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2BYcPCa Further company coverage: ($1 = 6.6180 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
World Cup fantasy football managers were left rocked by a round of unexpected results in the last 16, with Portugal, Argentina and Spain all knocked out.
Bosses are now left facing major rebuilding jobs on their teams, meaning getting value for money will be vital.
Sweden are the go-to team providing bang for your buck on the official FIFA World Cup fantasy game, with their cut-price defence yielding three clean sheets so far this summer.
However, Janne Andersson’s side are up against England next and may not be the best long-term option – so who else has racked up the most points per million in Russia?
Take a look through the gallery above to see the top 15 best value fantasy football players at the 2018 World Cup ahead of the quarter-finals.
Brantley is not in the lineup against the Yankees on Friday.
Brantley will remain on the bench for Game 2 of the ALDS while Austin Jackson draws the start in left field. There hasn't been any word on how manager Terry Francona plans to use Brantley, but it appears as though he will be deployed as a pinch hitter for the time being.
The 10-member opposition group met at the office of Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad, but chose not to put out a name as their presidential nominee. The top three leaders of the BJP: Arun Jailtey, Venkaiah Naidu and Rajnath Singh are expected to meet today to hold deliberations for the government’s presidential candidate.
But with the numbers firmly stacked in favour of the government, the BJP is capable of electing any candidate of their choice as the next president, when Pranab Mukherjee demits office. This has made the opposition play the wait and watch game, where the opposition has said that the presidential candidate should have secular credentials and must uphold the constitutional values of India.
The BJP leaders will also meet with the opposition on Friday, to see if a consensus could be evolved for the next President of India. So with the race to the Raisina Hills reaching the business end, the unity of the opposition’s mahagathbandhan will be put to the test.
Texan band Blue October have announced eight UK live dates for March, including a show at London’s Shepherd’s Bush Empire.
The Peter Gabriel-inspired rockers will also release a new single, I Hope You’re Happy, on 2 February ahead of the dates. This is taken from the band’s forthcoming new album.
“I’m honestly more excited than ever to return to England,” says singer Justin Furstenfield. “Everyone who knows me knows I grew up living and breathing bands from the UK like The Cure, The Smiths, Joy Division, The Cocteau Twins, Stone Roses, and the list goes on and on. These artists taught me how to write and feel through music. I’m in love with the UK now and forever.”
Blue October will play:
Manchester O2 Ritz - March 16
Glasgow O2 ABC - 17
Leeds Church - 18
Brighton Concorde - 20
Norwich Waterfront -m 21
Bristol O2 Academy - 22
London O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire - 23
Birmingham O2 Institute - 24
An advisory was issued by the Biltmore Forest Police Department after a large bear was spotted Monday.
Police say the bear was seen in the vicinity of 79 Forest Road.
They advise caution in the area.
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Randall County officials are reporting that the grassfire south of Amarillo has been contained.
The fire reportedly started near S Western Street and McCormick Road.
Randall County Fire Department responded to a report that a barn and a camper were on fire.
Officials called for assistance from several area fire departments and the Texas A&M Forest Service due to high winds blowing the fire toward densely populated areas.
Fire crews remained on the scene through Friday night putting out hotspots after the fire was contained.
A total of 45 acres were burned, and at least five abandoned and vacant trailer houses were destroyed in the blaze.
A total of 26 fire engines responded to the fire along with 3 aircraft from the Texas A&M Forest service.
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No injuries were reported.
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The cafe welcomes people with dementia to attend together with their family carer or a friend and enjoy meeting others living with dementia. People can relax, chat or participate in enjoyable activities in a safe environment and receive information, education and dedicated time with the cafe's facilitators. Every fortnight, the cafe also welcomes older people with all health conditions, their family and friends. Lunch and refreshments available.
Must Watch! Obasanjo, Gowon, Osinbajo, Ekwueme & More Leaders Sing for Nigeria
Former Nigerian leaders, Yakubu Gowon, Olusegun Obasanjo, Ernest Shonekan combine with former deputies, Ebitu Ukiwe, Alex Ekwueme, Oladipo Diya and current vice president Professor Yemi Osinbajo sing a hymn for a greater, united and peaceful Nigeria in 2017. The song is Isaac Watts hymn, “Our God, Our Help in Ages Past” with the video recorded […]
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The City of DuPont’s last Concert in the Park for 2017 will take place on Wednesday, August 16 and feature the Tacoma Concert Band. four distinct nights of music. The concert begins at 6:30 p.m. at Clocktower Park.
“There’s no better time in Washington than summer and we’re excited to bring some live music to our parks. This will be a great event for all ages to just get outside and enjoy summer in the Pacific Northwest. ” said Mayor Mike Courts.
Concert in the Park is sponsored by the City of DuPont.
May 3 Spirent Communications Plc:
* Q1 revenue rose 4 percent to 106.4 million USD
* Year has started well with q1 trading ahead of same period last year
* Q1 revenue was up 4 per cent to $106.4 million and profit up $5.8 million to $7.6 million.
* Q1 order intake was broadly level in quarter compared to same period last year and reflects usual seasonality of business
* Ongoing trends of strong demand for networks & security testing offset continuing decline of connected devices testing for smartphones
* Q1 book to bill ratio for quarter was 85 (2016: 89) Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bangalore.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com)
CHENNAI: RS Bharathi, DMK organisation Secretary, on Tuesday, wrote to the Chief Election Commissioner against Satyabratha Sahoo assuming additional charge as Managing Director (MD) of Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewage Board (CMWSSB).In a statement he said he had stated in the representation that it was the first time in the State that a Chief Electoral Officer, discharging duties under the Election Commission, is given additional charge as MD of CMWSSB, under the State government.
“Being the Chief Electoral Officer of the State of Tamil Nadu, the recently appointed Satyabratha Sahoo, IAS officer who replaced Mr.Rajesh Lakhoni IAS, shall be allowed to function independently as the Chief Electoral Officer of the State, without any additional charge of any of the department or undertakings of the State Government, as it would denude the exclusive powers and duties of the Chief Electoral Officer of the State, even during non-election period,” the statement said.
Legg Mason Inc. said Wednesday it soon would resolve U.S. investigations into a unit’s business practices in Libya and it had taken a $67 million charge to last quarter’s earnings to pay for a possible settlement.
The money manager wrote in its annual regulatory filing that it “will shortly complete negotiations with both the U.S. Department of Justice and the [Securities and Exchange Commission] staff to resolve a Foreign Corrupt Practices Act investigation” into Permal Group’s investment business with Libyan government...
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PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed first-round pick T.J. Watt to a four-year contract.
Watt, a linebacker from Wisconsin and the younger brother of Houston Texans star J.J. Watt, was taken with the 30th overall pick in the draft. He is the last of Pittsburgh’s eight draft picks to sign. Financial details were not released.
Watt actually began his collegiate career as a tight end before switching to linebacker. He played in 27 games for the Badgers, making 14 starts, over a two-year span. Watt recorded 70 tackles, including 17 stops for losses and 11½ sacks in his college career.
The Steelers finish minicamp on Thursday. They report for training camp at St. Vincent College in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, on July 27.
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Watch the video that won this military couple a wedding getaway to the Keys
Nadine Brown and Joshua Stumpf were selected as the winning couple of the Stars & Stripes Dream Wedding Getaway from Hawks Cay Resort. This is the video they recorded with their newborn son to enter the contest.
Three small dogs prove that size doesn't matter when it comes to aggression. Cesar Millan is called to help some of Cesar 911's tiniest terrors.
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NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) - The Cyprus Cooperative Bank says it's looking for investors to buy up the lender either in whole or in part.
The bank said Monday it has appointed Citigroup Global Markets to look for investors as part of its strategic plan.
The deadline for expressions of interest is March 29.
The bank is 77-percent state-owned and is the leader in the amount of deposits held by Cypriots.
But it's weighed down by bad loans - more than 58 percent of the total.
That was a consequence of a 2013 banking crisis that forced Cyprus to accept a rescue deal that included a seizure of unsecured deposits in the country's two largest lenders.
Finance Minister Harris Georgiades said the move would help rebuild confidence and credibility in the bank.
Related Coverage Albuquerque police searching for 6 missing, endangered children
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department says a mom who took her six kids and went on the run from police has been arrested.
Police say that the White Mountain Apache River Reservation arrested Genoveva Fazio Sunday and has taken her to the Navajo County Jail in Holbrook, Arizona.
Fazio has been on the run from police since Friday and was wanted for beating and sexually assaulting her 14-year-old son. The boy had escaped and ran to a police station. When officers went to the home, Fazio and six of her other kids were gone.
APD says the children have now been placed in a home for CYFD to coordinate their return and are all doing well.
No further information is available at this time.
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) -
Monday, December 11, 2017 at 3:05 pm |
New Jersey Transit buses have resumed normal service into New York City after the Port Authority Bus Terminal reopened, following the terror attack Monday morning.
NJ Transit on Monday diverted buses to Newark, Secaucus and Hoboken. From there, passengers could take trains or PATH into the city.
NJ Transit says its trains will continue to cross-honor bus tickets all day. Ferries will accept bus tickets until 8 p.m.
PATH is no longer cross-honoring.
AUGUST 14, 2017 — Queiroz Galvão Exploração e Produção S.A has awarded Solstad Farstad ASA (SOFF) a two-year firm contract for the AHTS BOS Turmalina.
The 14,200 bhp UT 722 L design vessel, delivered by Brazilian shipbuilder Estaleiro Itajaí in 2007, will be used to support installation and production of the BS-4-Atlanta early production system in Brazil.
The contract will commence next month and the charterer has the option to extend it by up to two more years.
The commercial terms of the contract are being kept confidential.
Deontae McDaniel caught a big bass during the early morning hours of June 30 at Lake Jacomo. It measured 21 inches and weighed 5.26 pounds. Submitted photo
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* Gilead presents new phase 2 data on Bictegravir, an investigational integrase strand transfer inhibitor for the treatment of HIV
* Bictegravir in combination with FTC/TAF showed 97 percent rates of virologic suppression in phase 2 study
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DENVER — Lawyers are expected to make closing arguments Monday in a trial concerning allegations that a former radio host groped Taylor Swift backstage before a concert in Denver, and competing allegations the singer's mother and her radio liaison set out to destroy the DJ's career after the photo op took place.
A federal judge on Friday determined that former DJ David Mueller didn't prove that Swift personally tried to end his career, but identical allegations against Andrea Swift and Frank Bell are expected to go to jurors.
Mueller sued the three after Swift's team reported the 2013 encounter to his bosses. He's seeking up to $3 million, saying the allegation cost him his job.
Swift countersued for a symbolic $1. The jury will also consider her assault claim.
After six years as a special consultant, Jerry West is leaving the Golden State Warriors to take a similar job with the Los Angeles Clippers, SI.com has learned. West, who turned 79 as the NBA Finals began, made his decision over the last couple of weeks.
Known as the architect of two Laker championship teams as a general manager (Showtime in the decade of the 80s and the Kobe-Shaq threepeaters at the beginning of the century), West was not in a decision-making capacity with the Warriors. But he was a respected voice on personnel matters as Golden State turned from a laughingstock to a model franchise.
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DARKE COUNTY – The West Central Ohio Gourd Patch will meet at the Darke County Shawnee Prairie Nature Center at 7 p.m. July 12.
The group always is looking for new members to join so those who are interested in learning more about growing and crafting gourds should feel free to come.
PARAMOUNT (CBSLA) — Four students were sent to the hospital Monday after being hit by a truck near Paramount High School, according to officials.
Lakewood Sheriff’s say the vehicle lost control when it veered onto the sidewalk and struck the four students.
The incident happened at Rosecrans Ave. and Downey Ave. in Paramount. Authorities say the call came in at around 3:15 p.m.
Authorities confirmed all of the victims are Paramount High School students.
The conditions of the victims are unknown.
This is a breaking news report. More information will be provided as it becomes available.
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) – Twins delivered 10 minutes apart at an Arizona hospital over the New Year’s weekend have different birth years.
A Phoenix TV station reports that parents Holly and Brandon Shay welcomed their first son, Sawyer, into the world at 11:51 p.m. Saturday at Banner Hospital.
Their second son, Everett, arrived one minute after midnight on Sunday.
The father joked that Sawyer will tease his brother about being the older sibling.
The same thing happened over the weekend in San Diego.
Twin girls born at Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns were delivered at 11:56 p.m. Saturday and at midnight on Sunday.
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Hellebuyck recorded a 25-save shutout win over Colorado on Saturday night.
It was quite a performance to establish a new career mark in wins (27). Hellebuyck is providing the Jets much-needed stability in the blue paint and with continued excellence, he could be in the running for consideration in hardware voting. He might not win, but he's certainly in the picture.
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MADRID, April 3 The chief executive of Spain's Banco Popular, Pedro Larena, will step down after he was sidelined by the recent hiring of another executive, Expansion newspaper reported on Monday citing anonymous sources.
A spokeswoman at Banco Popular declined to comment.
Larena joined Popular last year after the previous CEO Francisco Gomez stepped down in July as the bank was struggling to clean up billions of euros of toxic real estate assets.
Shares were down around 6 percent.
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The Center was hyped for Sunday.
Ben droppin' dimes.
Timothy Jumper McConnell.
That's gonna be a no from Jo, dawg.
Touchdown!
nope.
Book beatin' the buzzer!
THE HOMI3.
Mid-air, don't care.
Ben was ballin' last night. He ended the game with a team-high 20 points.
Too smooth.
gg, Heat.
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An ‘unavoidable’ chemical used in soap and Colgate toothpaste may boost the risk of bowel cancer, scientists fear.
Trials on mice revealed triclosan may lead to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) by altering their gut microbiota.
IBD – the umbrella term for the agonizing colitis and Crohn’s disease – is a known risk factor of deadly bowel cancer.
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Ireland has lost a case at the European Court of Human Rights over its regime for libel and damages.
It’s after a challenge by Independent Newspapers, which complained about the damages it was forced to pay to the PR consultant Monica Leech.
Leech won the country’s highest ever damages payout – of 1-point-2-5 million euro – after a libelous article was published by the Evening Herald.
The newspaper group successfully argued that the size of the payout, and the unpredictable amounts due, were a disproportionate breach of its freedom of expression.
The group has been awarded 20,000 euro in damages, but the libel regime that led to the payout has since been overhauled.
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Baku, March 19, AZERTAC Three more persons have received presidential candidate certificates in Azerbaijan. Chairman of Azerbaijan’s Central Election Commission Mazahir Panahov has presented presidential candidate certificates to Faraj Guliyev from the National Revival Movement Party, Hafiz Hajiyev from the Modern Musavat Party and Razi Nurullayev from the Frontists Initiative Group. Earlier, Ilham Aliyev, nominated from the New Azerbaijan Party, self-nominee Zahid Oruj and Araz Alizade from the Social Democratic Party of Azerbaijan received the presidential candidate certificates. Azerbaijan will hold presidential election on April 11.
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England supporters celebrating across the country after their side’s penalty shootout win against Colombia in the FIFA World Cup on Tuesday, July 3, with videos of the excitement posted online. Supporters were filmed singing “We love you England” and “It’s coming home” in a tram in Manchester. Credit: Lucy Anne Edge via Storyful
Republican Rep. Kevin Yoder of Kansas met with Ivanka Trump and Democratic Rep. Stephanie Murphy of Florida at the White House on Tuesday to talk about taxes. Courtesy Yoder’s Office
MADRID (AP) — Alaves defeated Villarreal 2-1 to snap a three-game losing streak in the Spanish league.
Alaves hadn't won in the league since March 18. The Copa del Rey finalist remains 11th in the 20-team standings.
Villarreal, coming off two consecutive victories, was trying to move within five points of fourth-placed Sevilla, which holds the final Champions League spot.
Ibai Gomez opened the scoring from the edge of the area in the 35th minute, and Rodrigo Ely added to the lead with a header in the 45th.
Cedric Bakambu pulled Villarreal closer in the 70th and had a chance to equalize in the final minute of stoppage time but couldn't capitalize on a one-on-one situation.
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At around eight o’clock last night Belize saw the first shipment of duty free cattle cross the western border into Guatemala as part of Belize’s Partial Scope Agreement and Sanitary requirement between the two countries. Although the agreement was signed onto over a decade ago, it was never utilized until yesterday. This first duty free export was done by private farmer, Nathan Gaeger of Banana Bank, Cayo District. The shipment is bound for Guatemala City. Chief Executive Officer in the Ministry of Agriculture, Jose Alpuche spoke to Love News on this milestone achieved in the agriculture sector.
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CEO Alpuche noted to Love News that while cattle is only just being exported to Guatemala there are other commodities already being shipped out duty free.
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Majority of the cattle exported came out of the Spanish Lookout area in the Cayo District.
Bill Ackman and Pershing Square Capital Management have trimmed their stake in Mondelez (NASDAQ:MDLZ) below 5%, according to an amended filing.
The firm had reported a 5.6% stake last week, and now says it holds 4.97%.
In its filing, Pershing Square says it "unwound certain American-style call options (with a 100 multiplier), sold common stock, and purchased certain cash-settled total return swaps" as its actions.
It began selling call options Sept. 27, and sold 285,000 shares of common stock Oct. 5 for $41.07 each.
Police are investigating an apparent murder-suicide after discovering a woman and a teenager dead inside a Fort Worth hotel Monday.
The woman and girl were found dead in bed with gunshot wounds, according to Fort Worth police.
They were found after police got a call for a deceased person at the Hilton hotel located at 815 Main Street.
The Tarrant County Medical Examiner identified the deceased woman as 53-year-old Charlott Livingston and the girl as 15-year-old Fayth Norman.
Police said the two are related, but it's still unclear what their relationship was.
Police said the investigation is ongoing.
If you're interested in checking out what some Charlottesville area businesses have to offer, an event at City Space on Friday, October 6, might be to your liking.
About 50 businesses are being showcased through a photography exhibit as part of First Fridays.
It's all organized by the program Made in Charlottesville.
Organizers worked with a local photographer to capture foods, drinks, technology companies, and other products and designs around town.
"Part of our goal working in the office of economic development is to support and promote businesses that make our economy, and we felt a, uh, locally branded initiative would be a good way to do that and that's why we came up with Made in Charlottesville,” says Jason Ness of Charlottesville's Office of Economic Development.
The event on Friday night began at 5: 30 p.m. and will wrap up at 7:30 p.m.
The B.C. government has announced plans to end the controversial grizzly bear trophy hunt, following up on a campaign promise made by the NDP before the election.
The ban will take effect Nov. 30, 2017, throughout the province.
This year's grizzly hunting season is set to open Tuesday in the Peace River region. Other parts of the province will be open to grizzly hunting at the beginning of September.
The grizzly trophy hunt has long been the target of activists and conservationists.
Last year, Coastal First Nations, an alliance of nine First Nations along the central and north B.C. coast and Haida Gwaii, posted signs across the province, stating "Trophy Hunting is Closed in the Great Bear Rainforest. Respect our Traditional Laws."
In March, the Grizzly Bear Foundation, chaired by housing developer and art philanthropist Michael Audain, released an 88-page report which included ending the trophy hunt among its 19 recommendations.
The group's report followed consultations throughout the province.
Two Florida women have been arrested after they were caught overdosing on heroin in a car with their infants in the back seat. Screenshot from Facebook
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) – Willie Nelson is blaming Utah’s high altitude for forcing him to cut a performance near Salt Lake City short.
Nelson ended his show early at the USANA Amphitheatre in suburban West Valley City on Sunday night.
He later apologized in a statement posted to his Twitter and Facebook accounts.
The 84-year-old country music legend explained: “The altitude got to me. I am feeling better now and headed for lower ground.”
Nelson’s publicist didn’t immediately respond to a request for further comment Monday.
Nelson was forced to cancel several concerts earlier this year because of what his publicist said was a bad cold.
This is Willie I am sorry to have to cut the SLC show short tonight The altitude got to me I am feeling better now & headed for lower ground — Willie Nelson (@WillieNelson) August 14, 2017
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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The Fourth of July unfortunately started off with a bang for one Indianapolis homeowner on the west side.
A driver hit the home of Tom Kestler at Falcon and 30th Street around 2 a.m. The crash left a huge hole in the side of the house, and it destroyed many of his belongings in the bedroom.
“Yeah the force of the impact put the computer chair into a desk and it’s two feet off of the ground embedded into the desk. Every item in the house or in the bedroom is basically destroyed,” Kestler said.
Also, his two cats are now missing.
Witnesses say the driver tried to flee, and he was later located several blocks away parked in a driveway. Police arrested the driver.
The homeowner says this isn’t the first time this a car has crashed into his home—it happened about two years ago as well.
“Just so many accidents here that we’d like to see something done where there’s a barricade or guard rail or something,” Kestler said.
Former Sierra Club executive director David Brower and others protest a proposed dam at the Grand Canyon in the mid-1960s. THE STORY OF THE SIERRA CLUB, taken in all at once, is astounding.
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Glasgow's music scene is notoriously complex.
Bands and projects overlap, with part of the city's intense creativity lying in musicians being able to balance multiple commitments at one time.
KAPUTT is emblematic of this. In all, the group boast members of Spinning Coin, Breakfast MUFF, Hairband, The Bellybuttons, The Yawns and more, a multi-legged collective with a huge weight of experience.
Incoming release 'Demo 2017' will be released via Fuzzkill Records (order your copy HERE ), with KAPUTT also planning a select batch of live shows.
We're able to premiere 'Feed My Son', a bizarre, surreal piece of guitar pop with some added skronking saxophone.
The visuals are a real trip - tune in below.
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A heat warning remains in effect tonight and Thursday for North Bay, Powassan, Mattawa and West Nipissing.
Low temperatures overnight will be in the high teens to low twenties, providing little relief from the heat. Most areas will see similar conditions Thursday.
A cold front will cross the region late Thursday afternoon or evening, bringing a definite cool down.
Extreme heat affects everyone.
The risks are greater for young children, pregnant women, older adults, people with chronic illnesses and people working or exercising outdoors.
Watch for the effects of heat illness: swelling, rash, cramps, fainting, heat exhaustion, heat stroke and the worsening of some health conditions.
A dinghy carrying fifteen people, including four children and a baby, was stranded in waters off Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory on Monday, July 2, after the boat’s engine failed. Those on board were rescued on Tuesday by authorities. ABC reported the boat was adrift for about 24 hours before it was located. The boat had been travelling between Elcho Island and Milingimbi when the engine failed, leaving them drifting in choppy waters and strong currents. Police said if they’d started their search from the southern end of the search area, it is likely they would never have found the group. Credit: Australian Maritime Safety Authority via Storyful
GWENT Police are appealing for information that could help a missing 39-year-old man from Newport.
Jason Kenneth Jones was last seen at approximately 4pm on 28th May 2018, near the Junction Road area.
He is described as 170cm tall, of a slim build and is believed to be wearing blue jeans, red Liverpool top, yellow trainers and brown jacket.
Anyone with information relating to Jason’s whereabouts should contact Gwent Police on 101, quoting log 65 30/05/18.
MYSURU: The wave of political realignment has continued in the region ahead of the upcoming assembly elections. Chamarajnagar Zilla panchayat member and late MLA S Chikkamadu’s son Anil Kumar has officially resigned from the JD(S) and is expected to join the Congress on Monday. He is also assured of the Congress ticket for Heggadevana Kote constituency, sources said.
The Nayaka community leader’s move comes weeks after former minister C H Vidyashankar and ex-MLA A R Krishnamurthy expressed their intent to join the Congress. Anil Kumar’s entry is expected to help the Congress make up for the loss it suffered after another Nayaka community leader and former MLA Chikkanna left the party.
Chikkamadu, who had been elected to the assembly from H D Kote constituency on JD(S) ticket with active support from party leaders H D Deve Gowda and H D Kumaraswamy had died recently.
NEW YORK (AP) — Rumor the German shepherd has become America’s top dog.
Cheered loudly all around the ring by a packed crowd at Madison Square Garden, Rumor was picked as best in show at the Westminster Kennel Club on Tuesday night.
Rumor became just the second German shepherd to win the nation’s most prestigious pooch parade, joining the fittingly named Manhattan in 1987. Rumor retired after a near-miss at Westminster last year, but she returned a month ago to give it another try.
The 5-year-old Rumor is named for the Adele hit song “Rumor Has It.” This was the 104th career win for Rumor, and handler and co-owner Kent Boyles said earlier in the day that this would definitely, for real, be her last major show.
There were nearly 2,800 dogs entered in the 141st Westminster canine competition, spread across the 202 eligible breeds and varieties.
Rumor beat out a Norwegian elkhound, a Pekingese, a miniature poodle, an Irish setter, a boxer and a Norwich terrier in the final ring.
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MONTREAL -- The Teamsters Canada Rail Conference says it has reached a tentative agreement with Canadian Pacific Railway to end a strike hours after it began.
The parties also reached a deal for the Kootenay Valley Railway.
Full operations at both railways are set to resume Thursday morning across Canada.
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NEW DELHI: An Indian military helicopter crashed in a disputed area near the border with China on Friday, killing all seven troops on board, the army said. The Russian-made Mi-17 V5 helicopter was on a maintenance mission in the mountainous district of Tawang near the border with Tibet when it crashed. Five Indian Air Force (IAF) crewmembers and two personnel of the Indian army were killed in the crash, a spokesman told Agence France-Presse. “A court of inquiry has been ordered to ascertain the cause of the accident,” he said. Tawang is in the northeast Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh, which is also claimed by China. It is a strategically important border district and came briefly under Chinese control during the 1962 war between the two neighboring countries.
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City of London lobbyists have welcomed an initial agreement on the terms of a Brexit transition deal with Europe, but regulatory specialists have warned financial firms against putting contingency planning on hold.
European Union and UK negotiators on Monday agreed on the outline terms of a 21-month transition period that will begin once the UK officially exits the bloc in March 2019 and last until the end of 2020.
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SANAA, Yemen (AP) - Yemen's Central Bank, based in the country's south, is accusing a Saudi-led coalition of blocking flights bringing cash to the country and "strangling" its economy.
Governor Mansr al-Qaiti says the blockade deprives Yemen's internationally-recognized government of the ability to pay salaries for 1 million civil servants.
He says the coalition, which is fighting Shiite Houthi rebels to restore al-Qaiti's government, banned 13 flights carrying cash to the southern port city of Aden since April, "without justification or clear reason."
Sunday's statement expressed "deep regret for such impediments," saying they undermine the bank's daily business and accusing the coalition of "strangling" Yemen's economy.
Since the Houthis overran northern Yemen and seized the capital, Sanaa, the government has worked from Aden.
Al-Qaiti's remarks reflect deep divisions between the coalition and the government.
Bob Jones University announced it will light its main fountain “blue” and fly “Thin Blue Line” flags on each of the 24 flags pole in center campus through Mar. 18, in honor to the law enforcement professionals in Greenville County and around the country.
The Bob Jones University will also be hosting the Allen Jacobs Memorial Prayer Breakfast for area law enforcement personnel on Mar. 16 in the Davis Room of the Davis-McKenzie Dining Common.
The breakfast will be held to honor the memory of Greenville Police Department Officer Allen Jacobs who lost his life in the line of duty on Mar. 18, 2016, and to honor the men and women of law enforcement in Greenville County.
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SACRAMENTO (AP) _ These California lotteries were drawn Monday:
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10/7/17
By H. Randolph Holder
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Seneca said: “Begin at once to live, and count each day as a separate life.”
While Donald Trump is dealing with the fallout over the violence in Charlottesville, Va., this weekend, his daughter Tiffany Trump is having a blast in the Hamptons.
Tiffany is staying with pal and “Rich Kid of Instagram” Andrew Warren, who posted a story on social media showing the blonde driving and applying lipstick. They were also seen at Surf Lodge on Saturday, where she had Secret Service protection.
“She has female Secret Service [agents],” said a spy.
CHICAGO (CBS) — What was supposed to be a day of relaxation turned into a living nightmare, according to a woman who claims she was sexually assaulted during a massage at one of Chicago’s fanciest hotels.
Christian Gousman filed a lawsuit Wednesday against the Ritz Carlton, alleging she was touched inappropriately by a masseur during a massage in January.
The masseur was arrested, but was let go without any criminal charges.
Police tell CBS 2 they believe the man’s explanation that the touching in question was a legitimate part of the massage.
“It’s a disgrace. I was violated and it seems like they never cared,” stated Christian Gousman.
The Ritz Carlton released a statement saying, “We are aware of a situation that was reported and have taken measures to address it. The safety and security of our guests and employees is always a top priority. At this time we will not be commenting further.”
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GUWAHATI, Jan 2 - Xamakaalor Siriponi  a collection of articles by public activist and columnist Prof Deven Dutta  would be released at the ongoing Guwahati Book Fair at Chandmari on Tuesday. The book contains write-ups on contemporary social, political, academic and cultural issues. Several noted writers, including Nirupama Borgohain, Dr Amarjyoti Choudhury, Hiranya Kr Bhattacharya, DN Chakravartty and Phanindra Kumar Dev Choudhury, would be present during the event.
Former President Barack Obama referenced Nazi Germany while cautioning voters to "tend to this garden of democracy" during an event at the Economic Club of Chicago.
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LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Police say R&B singer Trey Songz has been arrested on suspicion of punching a woman at a Los Angeles party.
Officer Drake Madison says Songz, whose real name is Tremaine Neverson, turned himself in at a Hollywood police station Monday. He’s accused of felony domestic violence.
Jail records show the 33-year-old was released about two hours later on $50,000 bail.
Andrea Buera told reporters last week that she was the woman Songz had assaulted. Buera said he punched her repeatedly because he was upset she was talking to another man at a party Feb. 18.
The singer tweeted Monday that he was being falsely accused for someone else’s personal gain.
His attorney, Shawn Chapman Holley, accompanied him when he surrendered. Asked for comment, she replied that “Trey’s tweet this morning sums it up.”
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HOUSTON – Houston police say someone intentionally ran over and killed a woman on the north side overnight.
At last check the driver remained on the run, but witnesses told officers who he is.
It happened at about 8 p.m. Tuesday off the Hardy Toll Road at Parker.
Police responded to what was first reported as an accident on the Hardy frontage road, and they found the female victim with multiple injuries. She was taken to the hospital where she died.
Investigators later learned she was intentionally run over by a man who fled the scene. Police are now looking for the suspect, who has not yet been named.
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Shared-workspace firm WeWork Cos. Inc. is planning to tap the bond market, according to reports by ratings companies, which have offered a glimpse into the New York-based startup’s financial health.
On Tuesday, S&P Global Ratings assigned a corporate credit rating of B to WeWork, while Fitch Ratings gave the eight-year-old company a long-term issuer default rating of BB-. For both firms, the ratings are below BBB- and so are considered non-investment-grade, or junk. Both firms issued a stable outlook.
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MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Police are looking for a damaged car after a driver struck and injured a pedestrian in Cass County Sunday evening and left the scene.
The county sheriff’s office said that they were summoned to County Road 13 in the Onigum area of Turtle Lake Township, near Walker, just before midnight.
A 37-year-old woman had been struck by a vehicle. She suffered serious injuries, and was flown to a Fargo hospital for treatment.
Authorities said they do not know the make or model of the vehicle that struck the woman, who was not identified by name. They’re asking for the public’s help finding a vehicle that has passenger side damage, possibly with a broken mirror or window.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact investigators at 218-547-1424.
First Lady Melania Trump took to Twitter on Wednesday to dispel rumors about her health, which have swirled following her kidney surgery earlier this month.
“I see the media is working overtime speculating where I am & what I’m doing,” the First Lady tweeted. “Rest assured, I’m here at the @WhiteHouse w/my family, feeling great, & working hard on behalf of children & the American people!”
Trump, 48, has not been seen in public since May 10, four days before she underwent the procedure at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on May 14.
However, she was spotted around the White House as recently as Tuesday afternoon.
A reporter for CNBC tweeted Wednesday that he saw the First Lady walking with her aides in the West Wing.
“Not that this will deter the conspiracy theorists, but I saw the First Lady walking with her aides in the West Wing yesterday afternoon,” the correspondent, Eamon Javers, wrote.
MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, FLA. (WSVN) - Passengers arriving in to South Florida from Cuba experienced some frightening moments when, officials said, their plane touched down with a blown tire, Friday afternoon.
Officials said the Dynamic Airways Flight 253 from Havana landed at Miami International Airport with the disabled tire, just before 1:30 p.m.
The aircraft made it safely to the gate.
No one on board was hurt.
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Lebanon firefighters arrived at the home at 723 Forrest Park Drive at 4:43 a.m. A woman called 911 dispatchers and said she could smell smoke inside the home. "Upon our arrival, first arriving units could see fire inside a window from the front of the home," said Assistant Chief Jason Baird.
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A 29-year-old man is being treated in hospital after being assaulted outside a snooker club in Glasgow city centre.
Police said the incident happened at about 18:10 on Friday outside Reardon's on Hope Street.
The man was taken to Glasgow Royal Infirmary to be treated for his injuries. His condition is not known.
Officers have been checking CCTV and have appealed for any witnesses to contact them.
Prince George’s County detectives are investigating the fatal shooting of a man early Wednesday in Langley Park.
Just after 3 a.m., police officers responding to a call about a shooting in the 8300 block of 14th Avenue found the man “suffering from gunshot wounds,” according to a tweet posted by the Prince George’s police department.
The man, who has not been identified, was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Detectives ask that anyone with information about the shooting call 1-866-411-TIPS.
LACOMBE, LA — There will be smoke in the air in the days ahead on the North Shore. It will be coming from the Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge. And where there’s smoke, there’s fire. But these fires will be intentional.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will be conducting what it calls a ‘prescribed burn’ starting on December 12, weather permitting. Wildlife officers say the fires are carefully planned and are only set under the right weather conditions.
In all, about 60 acres will be burned. Officers say the fires will help remove invasive plants in the marsh and will allow for native grasses to succeed. They also say that the use of the planned wildfires can reduce the threat of wildfires that can threaten people and animals.
Careful control of the fires will maximize their effects while keeping work crews and the public safe. Although officers expect the smoke to be visible, they expect minimal impact on the general public.
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WASHINGTON — Incoming White House press secretary Sean Spicer is defending cryptic comments by President-elect Donald Trump that he knows “things that other people don’t know” when it comes to allegations of Russian hacking.
Spicer tells Fox News Channel’s “Fox & Friends” that Trump is getting national security briefings “on a daily basis” and “there doesn’t seem to be conclusive evidence” Russians were behind the hacking of Democratic emails during the election.
Spicer also dismissed on Monday a report released by the FBI and Homeland Security Department supporting the accusations against Russia, calling it a “how-to” manual on basic cybersecurity for Democrats.
In an interview on NBC’s “Today Show,” Spicer said President Barack Obama only punished Russia after Democrat Hillary Clinton lost the election and that the recent sanctions were politically motivated.
The blue Suzuki Bandit roadbike stolen from a Kookaburra Court, Meringandan West, home between January 2-3.
The blue Suzuki Bandit roadbike stolen from a Kookaburra Court, Meringandan West, home between January 2-3. Contributed
TWO months after a motorbike was stolen from a Meringandan West home, police have made a public appeal for information.
The blue Suzuki Bandit road bike was stolen from a Kookaburra Court, Meringandan West, home between noon on January 2 and 2.30pm on January 3.
The motorbike had been in the carport attached to the back shed on the property.
The motorcycle, with Queensland registration 474MN, has a dent on the left side of the fuel tank.
Anyone with information in relation to the theft is urged to contact police.
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MOLINE, Illinois -- Moline Police officers responded to reports of shots fired at 19th Ave. and 15th St. A in Moline, just before 9:00 p.m. on Monday night, December 11.
According to police, three cars and one house were struck by gunfire.
Police say they believe the cars and house were not targeted but were hit as a result of two cars driving by the area, firing shots at each other.
Police say as they were canvassing the area, they received reports of a second shots fired incident at the Highland Manor Apartments in Moline. At this time, it is unknown if the two incidents are related.
THE CEBU Tenpin Bowling Association (Cetba) held a tournament at the SM City Cebu Bowling Center for its newly elected board of directors last Feb. 11 dubbed the Cetba Board of Directors Tournament.
Sonia Gakenholz, a new member of the board of directors, topped the three-game series by downing 616 pins. Cetba president Gretchen Tormis finished second with 607 pinfalls while Ways and Means Committee chairman Eric Bucoy completed the top three with 603 pinfalls.
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BERLIN (AP) — The head of Germany's domestic intelligence agency says North Korea has used its embassy in Berlin to acquire equipment apparently intended for its missile or nuclear programs.
The comments by BfV agency head Hans-Georg Maassen were released by NDR public television Saturday before a documentary airing next week. Maassen said of the embassy: "We have seen that procurement activities took place from there, from our point of view with a view to the missile program and in part also the nuclear program."
He added that "if we see such things, we prevent them," but it isn't always possible to recognize them and the activities often involve goods usable for either civilian or military purposes.
Pyongyang has faced increasing U.N. sanctions in response to its nuclear and ballistic missile tests.
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Hello and welcome to the Newcastle United live blog for Sunday, February 4.
The Magpies added to their squad after the 1-1 draw with Burnley as Islam Slimani and Martin Dubravka signed on deadline day.
Newcastle had already sealed the loan signing of Kenedy from Chelsea, while they sent Jack Colback, Aleksandar Mitrovic, Jamie Sterry, Henri Saivet and Freddie Woodman out on loan.
Manager Rafa Benitez is now preparing his squad for the crucial trip to Crystal Palace, as the Magpies look to move further away from the relegation zone.
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Harrison Ford was involved in a passenger plane incident Monday afternoon at a California airport, NBC News can confirm.
At approximately 12:15 p.m. local time, the actor was piloting his private plane and coming in for a landing at John Wayne Airport near Orange County.
"Air traffic controllers cleared the pilot of a single-engine Aviat Husky to land on Runway 20L at John Wayne Airport Monday afternoon," the FAA said in a statement to E! News. "The pilot correctly read back the clearance. The pilot then landed on a taxiway that runs parallel to the runway, overflying a Boeing 737 that was holding short of the runway. The FAA is investigating this incident."
According to reports, Harrison was captured on air traffic control recordings asking, "Was that airliner meant to be underneath me."
DRUMMONDVILLE, Que. — The Transportation Safety Board of Canada has completed its work at the scene of Wednesday’s fatal helicopter crash near Drummondville, Que.
Three people died after the Robinson model helicopter crashed and caught fire in a snow-covered field just north of the city about 110 kilometres northeast of Montreal.
TSB spokesman Alexandre Fournier says the field phase of the investigation is over and the wreck has been removed.
He says investigators are still deciding which parts to send to the TSB lab in Ottawa for further analysis.
The crash claimed the lives of the 57-year-old businessman Jean-Claude Mailhot, his 32-year-old daughter Janie, and her friend Nathalie Desrosiers.
Police have said the crash is not believed to be a criminal act.
Washington Wizards are more likely to improve their roster before the NBA Trade Deadline after the Toronto Raptors acquired Serge Ibaka. On Tuesday afternoon, the Toronto Raptors bolstered their weak frontcourt by acquiring Serge Ibaka from the Orlando Magic for Terrence Ross and a first round pick.
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Zalengei — The Central Darfur technical committee assigned to collect firearms and listing the unlicensed vehicles has pledged to track Rumor mongers and the anti-campaign writings.
This came during a meeting held, Sunday, at the office of the Wali (governor) of Central Darfur, in Zalengei.
The committee directed its information department to monitor all the writings concerning the collection of firearms in the newspapers, web sites and social media, on daily basis, and hand them for the concerned circles to be analyzed and assessed.
The committee has also, called for the intensification of the information campaign and making available the information for the citizens.
The committee, further, decided to continue the campaign for enlisting (BokoHaram) and the four wheel drive- vehicles, as of tomorrow, Monday.
It urged the citizens to handover their firearms to the nearest police station, Armed Forces camp or security office, in any area in the state as of today, Sunday.
Off-duty Detroit officer charged with assaulting woman
DETROIT (AP) — An off-duty Detroit police officer has been charged with several crimes after authorities say he assaulted his estranged girlfriend and pulled a gun on men trying to intervene.
Twenty-five-year-old Willie Fortner was arraigned Monday on assault, firearm and domestic violence charges in a district court. Bond was set at $15,000, of which he must pay 10 percent. He also was ordered not to contact any of the victims or possess firearms.
Prosecutors say two men reported seeing Fortner assault the woman early Saturday and they tried to stop him. They argued, and authorities say Fortner pointed a gun at them.
The Associated Press left a message for an attorney with the Detroit Police Officers Association.
Police Chief James Craig says Fortner, a Detroit officer for two years, has been suspended.
Taylor (ribs) will not carry and injury designation into Sunday's game against the Jets.
Taylor finished the week as a full participant to avoid the questionable tag after practicing on a limited basis Wednesday and Thursday. The 27-year-old should resume his starting duties opposite of cornerback Jason McCourty against the Jets on Sunday.
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A MAN in Waiyavi, Lautoka is complaining of improper drainage in his area that leaves his home flooded during periods of heavy rain.
Alekisio Nainima, 61, said several drains from the Waiyavi area connected close to his home and when the drains overflowed his home was the first, if not the only one to be flooded.
"I have lived here for seven years and I've taken the issue up to the local council and I still haven't heard anything," he said.
Mr Nainima lives near a creek where the outlet to several drains from Sukanaivalu Rd is located.
"The outlet is small and you have all these drains connected and so you can imagine when it overflows. This is just poor planning and I am hopeful there will be a remedy."
Lautoka City Council chief executive officer Jone Nakauvadra said he was aware of the issue.
"We are knowledgeable of the issue and we are working with the Fiji Roads Authority to address it," he said.
Two reports by presidential select committees have now been released, and, to put it mildly, the findings are unsettling. The first was presented to President John Magufuli by Prof Abdulkarim Mruma, who is a professor of geology at the University of Dar es Salaam and head of the Dodoma-based Geological Survey of Tanzania.
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Tennis-Nadal withdraws from Queen's tournament on doctors' advice
LONDON, June 13 French Open champion Rafa Nadal has withdrawn from next week's Aegon Championships at The Queen’s Club after advice from his doctors to rest, organisers announced on Tuesday.
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A car damaged two residences and knocked down a crosswalk sign in Troutdale early Friday morning after the driver fell asleep, deputies said.
The crash happened around 1:30 a.m. at 712 Southeast Buxton Road.
The car took out a fence before hitting a neighboring home’s front porch.
A crosswalk sign was also rammed, causing it to fall.
No one was injured in the crash.
Multnomah County deputies told FOX 12 that the driver fell asleep behind the wheel.
The driver has not been identified and won't face any charges.
Deputies said the driver stayed at the scene and was cooperative.
Since the driver wasn't impaired, deputies said they decided not to ticket him but wanted this incident to be a reminder of the dangers of driving while tired.
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Hello and welcome along to today's LIVE Hull City blog, where we will bring you all the latest news and rumours regarding the Tigers all day long.
Nigel Adkins got his Hull City career off to the perfect start on Saturday with a 3-2 win over Brentford at the KCOM Stadium.
Kamil Grosicki, Seb Larsson and Jackson Irvine bagged the goals for the Tigers to cancel out David Meyler's own goal and a late effort from John Egan and ensure City moved up to 18th in the Championship table.
Adkins' side now have six points between themselves and the relegation zone, allowing themselves some breathing space going into a tricky festive period in which City must travel to Cardiff and Leeds before hosting Derby and Fulham.
Stepney fire officials: No injuries after dryer fire
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STEPNEY — Firefighters ensured a fire was contained to a dryer in a residence by quickly responding and putting the flame out.
The Stepney deputy fire chief and several other units responded to a residence for a report of a structure fire with people still inside the house.
As units began to arrive, they were met with moderate smoke and found that everyone had already left the house before firefighters got there.
The fire didn’t extend into the house, Stepney fire officials said. Monroe and Stevenson fire units also responded to provide mutual aid.
No one was injured.
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CPD Investigating Deadly Shooting
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Columbia Police are investigating after a man was found shot to death on Saturday.
The shooting happened at 3000 Beaumont Avenue. Upon arrival police say a male victim was found dead.
Information is limited at this time.
If you have info to help investigators, call Crimestoppers 1-CRIME-SC.
LONDON, March 19 (Reuters) - Britain’s Micro Focus International warned its annual revenue would fall more than expected due to lower licence income and problems stemming from its purchase of Hewlett Packard Enterprise assets, prompting its CEO to quit.
The FTSE 100 company said Chief Executive Chris Hsu would step down immediately and be replaced by Stephen Murdoch, currently Micro Focus COO.
It said revenue for the year ending 31 October 2018 was now expected to fall between 6 percent and 9 percent, compared with a previous forecast for a 2-4 percent top-line decline.
A Mitchell facility that helps girls who have been victims of abuse and neglect has expanded to Rapid City in recent months and is looking at other South Dakota cities. Abbott House was established in 1939 to offer therapy, education and living options for abused and neglected girls between the ages of 7 and 17. The Daily Republic reports that the organization expanded to Rapid City last November, opening an all-boys foster home.
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Rubens Barrichello spoke about his former teammate Schumacher while recovering from an operation
The 11-time Grand Prix winner, who was rushed to hospital in February to remove a tumour, reportedly mentioned former teammate Schumacher in the operating room.
Barrichello admitted to a special relationship between him and his ex teammate, and said: “There must be something in my subconscious. Our connection is not just on television.”
Schumacher, 49, and Barrichello, 45, raced side by side for Ferrari between 2000 and 2005 and competed in 105 races together.
The pair enjoyed a tumultuous relationship at the time, with Barrichello once accusing Schumacher of benefitting from team orders.
Fans feared the worst when Barrichello was rushed to hospital earlier this year after he collapsed in the shower with a searing headache.
Tundra swans take flight in a flooded rice field with a view of the Sutter Buttes in the background off of Kimball Lane in Marysville on Nov. 1, 2012. Lezlie Sterling lsterling@sacbee.com
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HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut man suspected of killing another man during a dispute apparently over designer eyeglasses is being held on $1.5 million bond.
Hartford police said Sunday that 26-year-old William Coleman is charged in connection with the July 4 shooting death of 25-year-old Victor Millan. Coleman was taken into custody on Friday.
Police say witness interviews and surveillance video led them to Coleman. They believe the men knew each other.
Coleman is scheduled to appear in court Monday. It is unclear if he has an attorney to comment on the charges.
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MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - Dozens of people gathered to be a voice for immigrants with a rally in Murfreesboro.
There has been a fight in the nation over securing the fate of hundreds of thousands of immigrants known as Dreamers. It's been a hot topic in recent months after President Donald Trump made a push for less immigration.
"Just because they weren’t born here doesn’t mean that this isn’t their home. They’ve grown up here. They’ve lived here," said Susannah Moore, of Lee University.
A group of Lee University students traveled to Murfreesboro to stand up for DACA recipients on Saturday morning and said for Dreamers, this is the only home they know.
"The problem with America today is most people don’t care unless it impacts them or their family directly. It’s important to think about your neighbor because dreamers make a great part of this community," said Mercedes Harris, of Lee University.
Another rally has been planned on February 17 in Shelbyville.
Sorry, your browser doesn't support Flash , needs a Flash update , or has Flash disabled. You need Flash to watch this video. EMBED >More News Videos Back in 1907, she was a New Year?s Day baby. On Sunday, her family and friends are planning to throw Daisy Driss a party to celebrate her 110th birthday.
Daisy Driss is another New Year's Day baby but she was born on New Year's Day in 1907 . Driss celebrated her 110th birthday on Sunday.Family and friends gathered at an Edgewater restaurant to wish Driss a happy birthday.Driss is a former Chicago Public School teacher who keeps her mind sharp by reading the paper cover to cover every day.She's also still very active. She even hit the dance floor at her party on Sunday.
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Two Dallas police officers were shot and critically wounded Tuesday, the city’s police department said.
A civilian also was wounded, the department said, but that person’s condition was not known.
The shooting occurred at a Home Depot, CNN affiliate KTVT reported.
“Please pray for our officers and their families,” the Dallas Police Department tweeted.
Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings also tweeted on the shooting: “We are closely monitoring the situation in northeast Dallas and praying for our officers and their families.”
No further details were immediately available.
HANOI, Dec 12 (Reuters) - Vietnam Beverage Company Limited has emerged as the only bidder registering to buy shares in brewer Sabeco that would lead to a potential ownership of 25 percent or more in Vietnam’s biggest beer firm, the Trade Ministry said on Monday.
“As of 1100 GMT on Monday, one investor registering to buy large amount of shares that leads to ownership of 25 percent and more of the outstanding number of Sabeco shares that has publicised the information is Vietnam Beverage Company Limited,” the trade ministry said in a statement on its website.
Brewing groups, including Thai Beverage, Anheuser-Busch InBev and Kirin Holdings are also gearing up to bid for a stake in Vietnam’s largest brewer, Sabeco, people familiar with the matter have said, with the $5 billion sale process by the government opening this week. (Reporting by Mai Nguyen. Editing by Jane Merriman)
Looking At Education with Carol Kocivar
Jill Wynns joins Carol to talk about the future of public education. What is the federal role? What really works to improve schools?
What is the story on vouchers? Jill is the past president of the California School Boards Association and the San Francisco Unified School District Board of Education.
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) - Turkish media reports say a Dutch national who was reported missing in Turkey has been found dead.
The private Dogan news agency said Monday 22-year-old Joey Hoffman's body was found in a dried-up stream bed in the village of Narlikuyu, near the Mediterranean coastal town of Silifke.
There was no immediate information on the circumstances of his death.
Hoffman had disappeared after he had gone to Silifke reportedly to help a couple of friends who were building a house, according to Dutch media.
He was last seen on July 8.
He had a very anonymous start to the season in France going 13 games without a goal. Despite the frustration of turning in eye-catching performances but being unable to get onto the score sheet, Abdul Majeed Waris remained steadfast at his task and continued to work hard.
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ON THE WAY: Mangrove Jacks is set to re-open soon.
IF EVERYTHING goes as planned, Whitsunday locals will be eating their favourite wood-fired pizzas from Mangrove Jacks in no time.
Airlie Beach Hotel management has released a rough timetable for its associated businesses to re-open, with Mangrove Jacks expected to return by late August or early September.
Airlie Beach Hotel manager Mark Bell said they were awaiting finalisation of a few building works.
"Mangrove Jacks is 20 years old this year and has developed a good local following,” he said.
"Everyone is looking forward to getting it up and running again.”
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Airman 1st Class Taysean Knight, cargo handler, and Master Sgt. Arnold Ogle, ramp supervisor, both assigned to the 436th Aerial Port Squadron, lift up on a cargo strap to demonstrate the procedure used to move a stuck pallet on a C-5M Super Galaxy Feb. 8, 2017, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. Staff Sgt. Russell Basile, 436th APS aerial port expediter, explains this procedure to members of Air Mobility Command’s “Aerial Port of the Future” study team from Scott Air Force Base, Ill. The Super Port was chosen as a model for future aerial ports. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)
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July 4 (UPI) -- Brandon Church, the younger brother of country music star Eric Church, has died at the age of 36, his family announced.
"It is with great sadness that the Church family confirms that Eric's brother, Brandon, passed away Friday evening," a family statement said Tuesday. "In lieu of flowers please leave a message for the family and/or make a donation to a Scholarship Memorial Fund created in Brandon's memory."
Brandon Church's father, Kenneth Church, said his son had a history of seizures and had one at his home in Granite Falls, N.C., Friday, then another as he was being transported to the hospital. The second seizure appeared to have caused him to go into cardiac arrest.
Granite Falls Police Department Chief Chris Jenkins said foul play is not suspected.
Brandon Church wrote several songs -- including "How 'Bout You" and "Without You Here" -- with his 41-year-old brother.
The number of refugees resettling in San Diego County did not slow down in January - 365 arrived last month, the same as December's new arrivals total, according to data from the county Health and Human Services Agency. The new arrivals bring the total number of refugees resettled in the county since October to 1,552.
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Portions of Youngstown Poland Road, Lincoln Street, and Weston Avenue were blocked off after an accident Monday evening.
Struthers Police say a car failed to yield while turning from Youngstown Poland Road onto Lincoln Street and collided with a truck.
Police say two people in the car are OK.
The driver of the truck was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.
The roads have been reopened.
Robert McDowell, former FCC commissioner and partner at Cooley LLP, and Paul Denis, Dechert LLP partner and former Justice Department antitrust division, discuss the government's antitrust case against AT&T's merger with Time Warner.
A former fast-food worker admitted using a key still in his possession to enter the North Little Rock eatery and take around $950, police said.
Alex Lee, 22, of North Little Rock was arrested around 10:40 a.m. Thursday on a charge of commercial burglary, according to a North Little Rock Police Department report.
Lee told officers that he entered the Rally’s at 4550 E. McCain Blvd. on Feb. 1 and took $951 from the restaurant’s safe using a manager key and code, an officer noted.
According to the report, Lee did not have permission to enter the Rally’s and take money from his former workplace.
Lee's name did not appear in online records for the Pulaski County jail as of Monday morning. He has a court appearance scheduled for Tuesday.
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MILAN, April 3 European shares rose on Monday in broad-based gains led by stronger commodity stocks, while British firm Imagination Tech slumped 70 percent after losing its major customer, Apple.
The pan-European STOXX 600 index was up 0.3 percent, while Britain's FTSE added 0.2 percent.
Europe's basic resources index rose 1.1 percent, leading sectoral gainers, as copper prices inched higher, while gains in oil prices help lift the oil and gas index 0.7 percent.
Banks were the biggest sectoral loser, down 0.4 percent. (Reporting by Danilo Masoni; Editing by Louise Ireland)
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND): A retired astronaut will be talking about space flight in champaign this evening.
Astronaut Mike Foreman, who's flown to the International Space Station twice now, will be at the Champaign Public Library tonight at 7. It's part of "The Sky's the Limit!" summer series.
Organizers hope the series will spark interest in space travel and encouraging kids to read and learn more about it.
"It's not everyday you get to talk to an astronaut," Brittany Michaels, Deputy Director at the Champaign Public Library, says. "It's really exciting to kind of learn from him and his story and to be able to actually engage with him and ask him questions. He's going to be doing a talk for a while and then he'll do a signing after."
"The Sky's the Limit!" series will end with a viewing party of the solar eclipse next Monday. They'll have live music, food, and eclipse viewing glasses.
March 19 (Reuters) - Torchmark Corp:
* TORCHMARK CORP SAYS CEO GARY COLEMAN'S FY 2017 TOTAL COMPENSATION WAS $8.4 MILLION VERSUS $6.2 MILLION IN FY 2016 - SEC FILING Source text: (bit.ly/2pq1MOv) Further company coverage:
U.S. TREASURY YIELDS TURN FLAT, PARE EARLIER RISE TIED TO RUSSIAN FOREIGN MINISTER SAYING SOME PROGRESS MADE ON SYRIA AFTER MEETING TO U.S.'S TILLERSON
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What’s in store for Week 7 and an intriguing night of matchups at all levels? Here’s a quick taste: Lowell at Forest Hills Central (are the Red Arrows done or in a slump?), Parma Western at Lumen Christi (is this best Jackson-area matchup of the season?) and Frankenmuth at Millington (battle of unbeatens).
We’ll be at those, to name a few. You can watch all the big games take place right here as reporters, photographers and observers file constant updates all night. Want to get on board? Tweet with hashtag #mlivefb and it will appear below.
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MISS LEONIE CYNTHIA LEWIS better known as LAR-LEY of Glebe Hill, Barrouallie died on Friday April 20th at the age of 66. The funeral takes place on Sunday April 29th at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, Barrouallie. The body lies at the church from 1:30 pm. The service begins at 2:30 pm. Burial will be at the Glebe Hill Cemetery. Transportation will be provided from Buccament Bay to Barrouallie.
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Investors in the semiconductor industry breathed a sigh of relief after Texas Instruments reported first-quarter earnings and second-quarter guidance that topped estimates - a counterpoint to fears of weakening demand after TSMC and Lam Research released disappointing forecasts. Ramy Inocencio has the Bloomberg Terminal charts you need to know on "Bloomberg Daybreak: Asia." (Source: Bloomberg)
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The pissed-off papa who lunged at perv physician Larry Nassar said he doesn’t want to kill the doc who violated his three daughters — but he would hurt the man.
Randall Margrave was taken into custody in the courtroom Friday when he rushed toward Nassar after asking the judge if he could have “five minutes in a locked room with this demon.”
“I did not think about wanting to kill him,” he told CBS News about the request. “But I did want to inflict some pain.”
Margrave insisted that the attention should not be focused on his efforts to seek revenge, but instead on the many young girls who suffered at the hands of Nassar.
“I am no hero,” he told the network. “My daughters are the heroes and all the other victims.”
In the interview, the dad reiterated what he told the judge about the dread of knowing he had handed his children to a monster.
“I ended up delivering, unknowingly, all three of my daughters to a demon that had his own personal sick twisted agenda,” he said.
Many Cold Lakers participated in the #JerseysforHumboldt initiative last Thursday, which was organized to support victims of the deadly Humboldt crash.
The message behind the campaign, which was created by a group of British Columbia hockey moms was: “We are all one team.”
Jersey Day organizer Jennifer Pinch said she wants Humboldt to know it’s not alone. Last Wednesday, she braced herself for what she was expecting to be an emotional day .
“I work in a retail environment and I’ve I already decided if someone comes in wearing a jersey I’m going to start to cry,” said Pinch, who lives in Langley, B.C., as she anticipated the day ahead.
Pinch urged participants to post a photo of themselves in a jersey on social media with #jerseysforhumboldt.
GRESHAM, Ore. (KOIN) — A $5,000 reward is being offered for information related to a late April gun shop burglary in Gresham.
Just before midnight on April 26, a thief was caught on surveillance camera stealing 7 firearms, including an AR-15, from Advanced Firearms Training on NE Division Street, according to police.
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Along with the AR-15, there were 4 revolvers and 2 semi-automatic handguns taken during the incident.
The perpetrator is believed to be either a white or Hispanic male with a tattoo on his right wrist.
The reward, which is an initiative between ATF and the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), will be awarded if the tip leads to a conviction of the subject.
April 28Sailun Jinyu Group Co Ltd :
* Says it will pay cash dividend of 0.6 yuan per 10 shares (before tax) to shareholders of record on May 4, for FY 2016
* The company's shares will be traded ex-right and ex-dividend on May 5 and the dividend will be paid on May 5
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/ImMq2h
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New Delhi: In yet another shocking incident, a 24-year-old Indian youth Sameer Hasmukh Patel, hailing from Gujarat's Patan district was shot at in a departmental store in Atlanta, USA on Monday night. The tragic incident took place when Patel was closing the store and suddenly two unidentified person barged there and shot at him.
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CARLISLE, Pa. (WHTM) – David Freed says he will resign as Cumberland County District Attorney on Monday before he is sworn in as a federal prosecutor.
Freed was nominated by President Donald Trump to be the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. The Senate confirmed him last week.
Freed, the DA in Cumberland County since 2006, said he delivered notice of his intent to resign to President Judge Edward Guido. The resignation will be effective Monday at 12 a.m.
He will be sworn in as U.S. Attorney on Monday morning.
Freed’s second-in-command, First Assistant District Attorney Jaime Keating, will be acting district attorney until the county judges appoint a successor.
The Middle District covers 33 counties in central Pennsylvania.
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360-degree videos still can't be considered popular, but they've been becoming more widespread over the past few years. If you'd like to be at the forefront of the 360-degree video charge, Amazon is now offering the 2017 edition of the Gear 360 for just $149.99 - a solid $80 off the MSRP.
This newest version of the Gear 360 sports a handle instead of a tripod base, a pair of 8.4MP CMOS fisheye lenses, capable of 15MP photos and 4K video at 24fps. It's also IP53 water-resistant. Even though it's compatible with PC software, you'll probably want a Samsung phone to use this with.
$149.99 is cheaper than the price of $162.90 we saw on Black Friday, making it the lowest price we've ever seen. Hit the source link below to grab one of your very own.
You'll need to have your Instagram password handy, as the web form asks you to authenticate to get your data. Once you hit the submit button, you'll see a message that says, "We've started creating a file of things you've shared on Instagram and will email a link to [your email address]. It may take up to 48 hours to collect this data and send it to you." According to TechCrunch, you can also access the data download tool via the mobile app's privacy settings. While making user data available for download might be seen as a way for those users to jump ship, it's more likely that they'll all feel better about having a copy of their data, just in case, and stick around.
Cuphead - Junkyard Jive (Expert Mode, S-Rank)
Perhaps the toughest of all the World 3 Expert Mode bosses, Joey dodges all the stuff Dr. Kahl's Robot throws at him, and scraps him with an S-Rank.
A 40-year-old Juneau woman allegedly stabbed a man during a domestic dispute this morning at an apartment complex on Gastineau Avenue.
The man was treated for serious injuries at Bartlett Regional Hospital, according to Juneau Police Department. Police say he was in stable condition.
Melanie Whalen was arrested for felony first-degree assault.
According to a police department news release, someone called 911 at 3:11 a.m. reporting that someone may have been stabbed during a physical disturbance between neighbors at a residence in the 300 block of Gastineau.
When officers arrived, they found Whalen and the 28-year-old Juneau man, who was suffering from serious stab wounds to his torso and left arm, police spokesman Lt. Krag Campbell said. Capital City Fire/Rescue took the man to the hospital.
A knife believed to have been used in the assault was located inside the residence.
Whalen is being held without bail in Lemon Creek Correctional Center.
Three people arrested in connection with the siezure of drugs worth €150,000 are due in court in Mallow, Cork today.
They were detained when cannabis herb worth around €140,000 worth was found in an operation near Kanturk in North Cork on Friday.
Cocaine worth €10,000 was seized in Kerry during a follow up search.
A man and a woman both in their 40s and another man in his 30s are to appear before Mallow District Court later.
Mumbai: Star cricketer Chris Gayle who is known for his superb batting skills, can be seen dancing to Haryanvi performer Sapna Choudhary’s hit song ‘Teri aankhon ka yo kajal’, and going by the looks of it, he hasn’t done a bad job at it. The flamboyant cricketer, who plays for King’s XI Punjab in the Indian Premier League, has copied Sapna Choudhary with perfection. When Sapna saw the video she took to post the video on her Instagram account and…
Mumbai: Star cricketer Chris Gayle who is known for his superb batting skills, can be seen dancing to Haryanvi performer Sapna Choudhary’s hit song ‘Teri aankhon ka yo kajal’, and going by the looks of it, he hasn’t done a bad job at it.
The flamboyant cricketer, who plays for King’s XI Punjab in the Indian Premier League, has copied Sapna Choudhary with perfection.
When Sapna saw the video she took to post the video on her Instagram account and captioned it as: “Look what I found on Internet. @chrisgayle333 You are such a good Dancer.”
Here’s the video
38-year-old Michael Anthony Garcia has been charged with arson after a fire destroyed a shed and spread to a home in the 2400 block of 1st Street.
The fire started in a small efficiency apartment that was being used as a storage shed in the back yard of the property.
One of the residents told police she had been in a romantic relationship with Michael Anthony Garcia and he had become abusive, threatening her and her father.
The morning of the fire, she told police she heard Garcia banging on the doors and windows of her house and yelling for her to come out.
Someone driving by noticed the fire and notified neighbors who helped evacuate the home.
The fire destroyed the interior of the shed and spread to the back porch of the home.
After examination of the scene, fire investigators believe Garcia set the fire between 4:30 and 4:48 a.m. on Dec. 8.
He is currently in the Lubbock County Detention Center, held on $80,000 bond.
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A villager transports gas cylinder with makeshift raft through flood water at Nagaon district, northeastern Indian state of Assam, Aug. 13, 2017. (Xinhua/Stringer)
Vehicles are submerged in flood at Nagaon district, northeastern Indian state of Assam, Aug. 13, 2017. (Xinhua/Stringer)
Indian villagers wade through flood water carrying household items near Nagaon district, northeastern Indian state of Assam, Aug. 13, 2017. (Xinhua/Stringer)
A house is submerged in flood at Nagaon district, northeastern Indian state of Assam, Aug. 13, 2017. (Xinhua/Stringer)
LITITZ, Pa. (WHTM) – Lititz police say a girl was taken to the hospital after she was struck by a car last night in the borough.
It happened just before 8:40 p.m. at a crosswalk on North Broad Street near Lititz Springs Park.
Police have identified the driver as 63-year-old Linford Moyer, of Lancaster. A citation for right-of-way of pedestrians in crosswalks has been filed against him.
The extent of the girl’s injuries are unknown.
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Exceptionally well-built residence by PKK Builders. Walk Score of 89!! The incredible location is so close to all the excitement of downtown Bethesda, Metro, Bethesda Ave, Capital Crescent Hiker / Biker Trail, Norwood Park, Lawton Center, while being perfectly nestled on a quiet lane. Newly finished lower level (by PKK Builders) with an abundance of natural light. Extensive hardscape and landscape.
Best Places To Take Your Holiday Photos In SacramentoFor some Sacramento families, city landmarks provide the best backdrops for these family portraits. If you are looking for some places to take your holiday photos, then check out our following list of Sacramento landmarks that provide the perfect blend of history and beauty.
The historic McLeod Series basketball challenge between Weyburn and Estevan was held in Weyburn on Feb. 8, and this gallery features action from the girls game, where the Eagles won 61-51.
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Suncor Energy is revising its estimates on when full shipments from its Mildred Lake oilsands operation will resume following a fire in March. At the beginning of May, Suncor said repairs had been completed and production was expected to return to full rates in June.
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The Washington Post is looking for suggestions to end sexual abuse and though I would think journalists could have come up with such suggestions over the years, they seem to have lost their ability to independently think. So I have for them an easy list:
The best way to stop sexual abuse is to report it when you see it, instead of cover it up.
For the third time in five years, Arsenal meet Bayern Munich in the last 16 of the Champions League. The first leg takes place in Germany on Wednesday night. On both previous occasions, in 2013 and 2014, Arsène Wenger’s side were knocked out of Europe. The Gunners have not reached the quarter-finals of the Champions League since 2010. But Wenger insists this year can be different, with Arsenal unbeaten so far in the competition this season
Manuel Prieto points out an item on singers to Nancy and Jerry Márquez at the opening of the ‘Mexicanos and Mexican Americans: Interwoven into the Fabric of Fresno County’ at The Big Fresno Fair on Oct. 2. JUAN ESPARZA LOERA jesparza@vidaenelvalle.com
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Jurgen Klopp is in the market for a centre-back, with his attempt to bring Southampton star Virgil van Dijk to Liverpool ending in failure.
Southampton reported the Reds to the Premier League for their approach for Van Dijk and the Anfield side released a statement last week saying they have ended their interest in him.
So Nicol believes a move for experienced Uruguayan Godin would be a smart piece of business for Liverpool.
Godin, 31, has excelled at Atletico since joining from Villarreal in 2010 and helped Diego Simeone's side for the first time in 18 years in 2014.
Who Do You Think This Kid In Salman Khan's Throwback Pic Is? A social media post by Salman Khan is keeping the Internet very, very busy
Coaldale RCMP cover an area east of the town all the west past Monarch, make response times to some collisions longer than what would be expected in town. Coaldale RCMP Staff Sgt.
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Cardiovascular Systems (NASDAQ:CSII) says it is voluntary recalling its 7-10014 Saline Infusion Pump, with plans to recall and replace ~900 units.
CSII says electromagnetic interference present in the hospital environment may cause the pumps to switch to standby mode during use, possibly resulting in a delay in certain coronary artery procedures; no patient injuries have been reported to date.
CSII expects to record ~$1.5M in related expenses in its FQ3 2017, but says the recall and related charge will have no adverse effect on FQ3 revenue and net loss guidance already provided by the company.
HARTFORD - A new plan being discussed in Hartford could let you buy wine online.
Right now, a person can only buy wine from an in-state store or directly from a winery.
The proposal would also allow people to buy up to five gallons from an out-of-state store every two months.
According to consumers, it's often hard to find rare wines at stores in the state, but critics say it will cut into local stores' business.
The bill also requires someone over 21 years old to sign for wine deliveries.
A Southwest Airlines passenger broadcast a video on Facebook Live midair after an engine broke apart, apparently rupturing a window and killing a passenger.
All Southwest Airlines senior executives were at a Dallas hotel for a day-long meeting on leadership development last week when suddenly phones blared in unison around the room: Flight 1380 was in serious trouble.
The team had a quick conference call with the airline’s operation center, then raced to headquarters nearby. From there they put an emergency-response plan into action.
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Two Harare men allegedly connived with an official at the Department of Social Welfare and stole 30 tonnes of maize for the drought relief programme. Prosecutor, Mr Sebastian Mutizirwa alleged that on January 23 this year at 9am, Madzivanyika, Zvavamhari and their accomplice, who is a Department of Social Welfare employee, connived to steal maize from the Grain Marketing Board.
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Fortnite servers down: When is Battle Royale back online? What is new Epic Games update?
Fortnite servers have been turned off this morning according to Epic Games.
In a tweet this morning, the game developers announced they would be taking the battle royale game offline for infrastructure improvements.
The downtime comes just before Epic Games were set to release the new challenges for Week 3 on Fortnite.
The development company has said they will keep players up to date on any changes to the server status.
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EPIC has sent a statement to the House Appropriations Committee in advance of a budget hearing for Immigrations and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Patrol. EPIC urged the Committee to ask whether ICE is complying with FOIA "when it receives requests for immigration data." EPIC and a coalition recently sent a letter to DHS Secretary Kelly calling on ICE to "fully disclose information on immigration enforcement cooperation between federal and non-federal law enforcement agencies." EPIC also said the Committee should ensure that CBP, which is now deploying drones, will comply with state laws and a 2015 Presidential Memorandum that limit drone surveillance.
CARDIFF: Pakistan beat England by eight wickets in the first Champions Trophy semi-final today. England were bowled out for 211 and Pakistan eased to their target with 12.5 overs to spare. Pakistan will play India or Bangladesh in the final on Sunday. (AGENCIES)
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BOSTON — Students who survived last month’s shooting at a Florida high school that left 17 people dead are set to participate in a panel discussion at Harvard about guns.
The event Tuesday evening at Harvard Kennedy School’s Institute of Politics will feature six students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland.
The students have become vocal advocates for stricter gun laws.
They say they’re expecting more than 1 million people to participate in marches on Saturday in Washington and in other parts of the country calling for tougher firearms regulations.
They’ve already helped lead rallies and lobbied lawmakers in Washington and Florida.
Tuesday’s event will be streamed live on the institute’s website .
Kazakh air force commander mulls cooperation in Baku
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Baku, Azerbaijan, Oct. 6
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Azerbaijani deputy minister of defense, air force commander, Lieutenant-General Ramiz Tahirov and a delegation led by Kazakh Air Force Commander Major General Nurlan Karbenov, who is on a working visit to Azerbaijan, exchanged views on the current state and prospects of cooperation between the two countries’ air forces Oct. 6.
During the meeting, the sides also exchanged views on issues of mutual interest.
The Kazakh delegation is expected to review the Azerbaijani airbases during the visit.
Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp has termed Sunday's Premier League meeting with Tottenham Hotspur as a 'six-point' clash but believes his team hold the advantage with the game being played at Anfield.
In-form Liverpool are unbeaten in 14 league games but face a tough challenge against a Tottenham team high on confidence after their dominant 2-0 win over second-placed Manchester United in midweek.
"These are 'six-point' games and the only advantage one team can have in a situation like this is to play at home, at Anfield in this case," Klopp said.
"That's really good and I'm looking forward to it."
Liverpool are third in the league with 50 points and ahead of champions Chelsea on goal difference while Tottenham are two points behind as they target a Champions League spot.
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A Basic Quiz: With one full year of hindsight, who would you have signed last summer. I will give you a paragraph to think about it.
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Melky Cabrera is coming off a very strong 2016 season, but with the White Sox rebuilding, Melky needs to get traded to continue the rebuild. Melky Cabrera hit .296 with 14 home runs in a healthy 2016 season in which he played 151 games for the Chicago White Sox .
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RAWALPINDI, Apr 18 (APP): Pakistan strongly rejects allegations of employing proxies from its soil, Director General Inter Services Public Relations Major General Asif Ghafoor here Tuesday Tweeted.
Referring to the meeting of the US National Security Adviser with Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa, DG ISPR said “Pakistan itself is victim of state sponsored terrorism, it strongly rejects allegations of employing proxies from its soil.”
April 20 MoneySuperMarket.Com Group Plc :
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* Had a solid overall start to year, with group revenues up 2 pct
* Strong insurance performance continued and is attributable to a buoyant switching market and to group data and pricing initiatives
* Core money business of credit cards and loans continued to deliver good growth
* No energy collective switch took place in quarter, lowering home services performance and MoneySavingExpert.com where revenue is also recognised
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press release: The Five Painters have painted and exhibited their artwork together in Madison and other Wisconsin locations for over 20 years. Each artist has his/her own style and subject matter, but they complement and support each other well. They are also passionate about encouraging the love of art in others by supporting children and youth programs such as Bridging Generations and STAMP, endowing awards at the Wisconsin Regional Artists Program State Show and coordinating regional exhibits for the Wisconsin Regional Art Association.
Officers and civilians on Friday honored the memory of Greenville police officer Allen Jacobs with a 12-mile ruck from Greenville to the officer's burial spot in Travelers Rest. Jacobs was killed in the line of duty March 18, 2016. Greenville Police Department/Facebook
Though it’s always fun seeing famous faces in the crowd at football’s biggest game of the year, it’s also just as exciting to see how they celebrate the Super Bowl just like Us — lounging on their couches with bowls of snacks.
From curated cocktails and menu items to simply watching with their family and friends, these celebrities know how to throw a party. Whether you’re a diehard football fan like Diddy or pep up during the commercials because that’s what you’re really watching for — get some ideas of how to spend your Super Bowl Sunday.
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Dee Ann Andretti, the wife of famed driver Mario Andretti and matriarch of one of the most prominent families in motorsports, has died. She was 76.
Andretti died Tuesday, a few weeks after suffering a heart attack. Grandson Marco Andretti announced her death on social media , posting: "RIP Grammy Andretti. You will be missed." The IndyCar Series later confirmed her death.
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Mario Andretti and Dee Ann Hoch met while she was teaching English to the Italy-born Andretti in Nazareth, Pennsylvania. They were married a few months later, in November 1961.
Dee Ann Andretti mostly stayed in the background and raised their three children while her husband became one of the world's most successful race car drivers.
She is survived by her husband, sons Michael and Jeff, daughter Barbie Dee and seven grandchildren.
A tough season just got even tougher for the Wisconsin men's basketball team. Badgers freshman guard Kobe King suffered an injury to his left knee and will undergo season-ending surgery on Monday, the UW Sports Medicine Staff announced.
King, who appeared in each of the first 10 games this season, will be eligible to apply for a medical hardship waiver after the season. If granted, the La Crosse native will return as a redshirt freshman for the 2018-19 season.
King was averaging 19.0 minutes and 5.2 points per game, including a career-high 10 points (2-5 3FGs) against Ohio State on Dec. 2.
The (4-7) Badgers host Western Kentucky on Wednesday at 7p.m. at the Kohl Center.
(UW Athletics contributed information to this article.)
As the school year begins to draw to a close, the KSS Music Department is gearing up for its final public performances. Thursday May 10th will showcase the Department’s musical and vocal talents in jazz. The evening will feature KSS Jazz Combos (grade 10, 11, 12), the STAGES Quartet (recently performing on OK TV), and the KSS Vocal Jazz Ensemble. Special Guest Bria Skonberg – Master Vocalist, Trumpeter & Songwriter – will also join the stage. Doors open at 6:30pm; Concert at 7:00pm. Tickets: Adults $25 / Students $15. Available at the door, from KSS students, or by email: sheila.french@sd23.bc.ca. Cash bar and snacks also available for purchase.
(Reuters) - Alice Merryweather was given a late ticket to the Pyeongchang Olympics on Saturday as a quota replacement for injured downhiller Steven Nyman on the U.S. Alpine ski team.
Team veteran Nyman, 35, suffered a season-ending knee injury during downhill training last month in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany.
Merryweather, 21, won the women’s downhill gold medal at last year’s FIS Junior World Ski Championships and has been competing in the World Cup this season.
She finished 37th in Saturday’s Garmisch downhill, won by U.S. team mate Lindsey Vonn -- the 80th World Cup win of her career.
Merryweather’s addition brings the U.S. Olympic team up to a record 243 athletes.
According to this interviewer, Taylor Swift needs a shower!
In a post show interview with Taylor Swift, BBC’s Greg James light-heartedly told the entertainer that she needed to “have a shower…”
Her fans are freaking out, but the clip makes it seem like Swift understood the joke. What do you think?
SYDNEY (AP) — Cardinal George Pell, the most senior Catholic official to face sex offense charges, was jeered by protesters as he made a court appearance in his native Australia.
The 76-year old is Australia's highest-ranking Catholic and Pope Francis' top financial adviser. He entered the Melbourne Magistrates Court on Friday flanked by police and media as a small group of placard-waving protesters yelled from the sidewalk.
The 20-minute hearing focused on planning for the committal hearing starting March 5 that will determine whether he goes to trial. As many as 50 witnesses could be called then.
Details of the charges have not been released but they are alleged to have occurred years ago. Pell has not yet entered a plea but his lawyer has said he would plead not guilty.
The Police in India have arrested a Nigerian man identified as David Ujma Uba, for defrauding 20 people of Rs 3 crore (N16.55m) in a kidney donation scam.
The 32-year-old allegedly created a fake hospital website and issued an advertisement asking those in need of kidneys to get in touch with him while promising to help his victims secure kidney donations.
According to Times of India, he police said Uba asked those who contacted him to pay various sums into his bank account but failed to render the services he advertised.
The victims filed a complaint with Kolkata cyber crime police in April when they realized they had been scammed.
Uba was, therefore, traced through his phone’s call record details and arrested at his friend’s place in Nagenahalli Dinne near Kothanur.
While the NCAA tournament moves on to the Sweet Sixteen and Elite 8, gamers have some interesting new options as Sea of Thieves arrives on PC and Xbox One, and the co-op escape game A Way Out goes on sale with an unusual twist -- as long as you buy it, you can play with a friend even if they haven't. On TV, Syfy drops its Superman prequel series Krypton and Portlandia wraps up its series run. Netflix has a busy release schedule this week, with the hip-hop biopic Roxanne, Roxanne, as well as a movie starring the Workaholics guys: Game Over, Man!. For movie fans there's Jumanji available in 4K, and the F1 series starts Sunday morning on ESPN. Look after the break to check out each day's highlights, including trailers and let us know what you think (or what we missed).
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"When you're in the moment, you're just so focused on what do you need to do next that it doesn't really go through your mind that you're in the first overtime or second overtime," Tillman said. "You're just in that period, and you're trying to manage that period as best you can."
The Congress national headquarters at 24, Akbar Road has regained its buzz. On Monday, as the party prepared to announce (pictured) as its president-elect (he is expected to officially take charge of the Congress on December 16), dozens of Congress supporters gathered outside to celebrate.
Traffic police swung into action to stop plying of vehicles on the road to prevent congestion. Billboards congratulating Gandhi cropped up on the roundabouts leading up to the party office. Congress leaders took to social media to congratulate their new chief.
Some office-bearers of the Haryana unit of the Congress party went a step further and wished “Pandit Rahul Gandhi”. The honorific can now be prefixed with some justification after Congress spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala said that Gandhi was a “janeu-dhari” — sacred thread wearing — Hindu.
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The three people killed Friday night in a two-vehicle crash have been identified.
Hinds County Coroner Sharon Grisham Stewart has identified the victims as 34-year-old Virgil Kyles, 43-year-old Rose Coleman and 47-year-old Carolyn Conerly.
JPD was on the scene of the accident that left three people dead and two injured.
JPD Commander Tyree Jones says the accident occurred on Robinson Road near the I-220 overpass.
We're told a Chevy pickup and a Pontiac car were involved in the crash.
Commander Jones said the truck driver eluded a Hinds County roadblock and crashed into the Pontiac, killing all three people inside the car.
We're told the driver and passenger of the truck have been taken to a local hospital.
No charges have been filed at this time.
The Jackson Fire Department was also on the scene.
We will continue to update this developing story as more information becomes available.
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HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) — Harrison County Emergency Management Director, Rupert Lacy, expects Nate to directly hit the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
“Looking at that cone, we’re pretty much in the center area of that,” said Lacy “And of course that is an issue that we’re trying to take all of those necessary precautions throughout Harrison County.”
Lacy says that certain events like High School Homecomings might have to cancel their plans for the weekend due to the storm. The car show, “Crusin’ the Coast has already canceled their events for Sunday due to the storm.
“All of our actions have to be taken care of and in place Saturday afternoon for us to pull the triggers on what activities, what efforts and what activities we’re going to have to do to protect the citizens.”
Lacy is also urging people to stock up on supplies now like canned goods, bottled water, and sandbags.
A gunman killed Burundi's environment minister early on Sunday, police said, the first murder of a senior government figure in nearly two years of political violence. Emmanuel Niyonkuru, 54, was attacked as he travelled home in the central African nation's capital Bujumbura, police spokesman Pierre Nkurikiye said in a tweet.
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WHITECOURT, Alta. — A man in Alberta is dead after a confrontation with the RCMP in which shots were fired.
Mounties say an officer tried to stop a vehicle on Tuesday along Highway 43 in the Whitecourt region, about 180 kilometres northwest of Edmonton.
They say a confrontation followed, officers opened fire and the suspect was later found dead.
It’s not yet clear why police were seeking the man.
Around 5:15 p.m., the RCMP said traffic tie-ups on the highway following the incident had been cleared.
The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team — the province’s police watchdog — is investigating. (CTV Edmonton)
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ALLEN PARK, Mich. — Detroit coach Jim Caldwell had nothing to add Monday on the condition of defensive end Kerry Hyder, but he said the Lions might have more to say in the next couple of days.
Hyder was carted off the field in Sunday’s exhibition game at Indianapolis. Caldwell said after the game it looked like a “significant” Achilles tendon injury.
Detroit is dealing with injuries on both the offensive and defensive lines. Tackle Taylor Decker and defensive end Ziggy Ansah are on the physically unable to perform list.
Hyder led the Lions with eight sacks last season, and the team’s runner-up — Devin Taylor — is with the New York Giants now.
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND)- The family of a teen who fled a treatment program in Springfield May 22 is asking for help finding him.
Dilan Tomlin, 17, of Granite City left Gateway Foundation in Springfield around 11:30 p.m., according to his mother, Melissa McCallister. Tomlin had been in residential treatment for substance abuse, McCallister said.
Tomlin goes by the nickname “Freedom,” his family said. McCallister said Tomlin loves the outdoors and has talked about traveling the country with only a backpack and a guitar.
“I’m very concerned as a mom about knowing that he has a place to lay his head at night and knowing he has food in his belly and knowing … that he’s being cared for if he gets sick,” McCallister said. “He’s not 18, and while he’s very resourceful, I don’t know that he’s prepared for a life on the streets.”
McCallister said she has spoken regularly with Springfield Police since Tomlin left the treatment facility. You can find more information on the search here.
Baku. 4 October. REPORT.AZ/ The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkey has warned its citizens not to visit the territories of Azerbaijan occupied by Armenia.
Report informs citing the Haber7, statement of the Turkish ministry says.
The statement reads that Turkish citizens had better to avoid traveling to Nagorno-Karabakh and other occupied territories.
"One fifth of Azerbaijani lands have been occupied. Our country has been acting together with our Azerbaijani brothers for 25 years to end this occupation. Visiting those territories without the permission of the Azerbaijani government is contrary to international law. According to Azerbaijani laws, sanctions are imposed to those who visit these lands. We state that it is not possible to provide necessary consular services to the citizens visiting the occupied territories and that it would be better to avoid visiting the occupied territories", the ministry declares.
Twins second baseman Brian Dozier entered Tuesday night’s action having hit safely in all 17 games this season and in 24 games consecutively dating back to last season. Sadly for him and for the Twins, that streak ended with an 0-for-4 performance against the Yankees.
Dozier grounded out in the first inning, flied out in the third, grounded out in the sixth, and grounded out again in the eighth.
Despite his streak ending, Dozier still has good numbers on the year. He’s hitting .291/.356/.494 with four home runs, 10 RBI, and 15 runs scored in 87 plate appearances.
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CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – Hundreds of senior citizens celebrated the Christmas season today at the Fairview Knights of Columbus in Chicopee.
An estimated 650 seniors accepted the WestMass ElderCare invitation for the annual holiday luncheon. WestMass ElderCare provides services for older men and women in Hampden and Hampshire Counties.
The holiday event provided these folks the opportunity to renew acquaintances and friendships.
“You’re looking at all the people that I’ve seen through the years,” Elaine Delepvrdis said. “I’m seeing people I haven’t seen for years, it’s really a special day.”
The senior citizens attending this annual holiday luncheon come from Chicopee, Holyoke and five other towns in Hampden and Hampshire Counties.
This is a holiday tradition that’s been held at the Fairview Knights of Columbus for many years
Six-time Pro Bowler Chad Johnson, who enjoys documenting his journeys going to the homes of random fans to play FIFA, was at Applebee’s on Friday night, and one thing really amazed him: the tablets at the table that you use to pay your bill.
Johnson was especially amazed by the “Select your Tip” option that lets customers leave as big of a tip as they want. The former NFL receiver said he’d stop raising the amount when his finger cramped and wound up leaving a 342 percent tip of $207.50.
Have y’all seen this gadget at Apple Bees, i got carried away but it’s a cool contraption 🤷🏿‍♂️ pic.twitter.com/eU6GtZu9sP — Chad Johnson (@ochocinco) February 3, 2018
In the background, you can hear a woman (probably the waitress) happily saying, “Are you serious right now?! Are you sure??”
The next day, he went back to beating fans in FIFA.
STANFORD, Calif. — Stanford forward Reid Travis has pulled out of the NBA draft and will transfer for his final year of eligibility.
Travis said Wednesday that he decided to stay in college after testing the draft process but will finish his career at another school. Travis will be eligible immediately as a graduate transfer.
Travis has been selected to the All-Pac-12 team twice. He ranks seventh in Stanford history with 1,427 points and 10th with 758 rebounds. He ranked third last season in the Pac-12 in both scoring (19.5 points per game) and rebounding (8.7 rpg).
Travis missed the final 22 games in 2015-16 with a leg injury and had his medical hardship petition granted by the NCAA last May.
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A total of 730 works from among 4,000 caricatures submitted to the secretariat of the 11th Tehran International Cartoon Biennial have been selected for display at the expo.
The exhibition’s panel of juries included Kambiz Derambaksh, Javad Alizadeh, Abolfazl Mohtarami, Firouzeh Mozaffari, Rahim Baqqal-Asghari, Masoud Zardakhshouei and Mohammad-Hossein Niroumand, IRNA reported.
The meeting to select the works was also attended by the biennial’s secretary, Masoud Shojaei Tabatabaei and Abbas Qazi-Zahedi, the executive secretary of the expo.
Following the meeting, Qazi-Zahedi said 73 countries will take part in the art event, adding the biennial’s press conference will be held soon.
The expo, which will be held in December, is organized jointly by Visual Arts Office of the Iranian Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance and the Institute for Promotion of Contemporary Visual Art.
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Southeast Raleigh's Jada McMillian (15) drives the baseline during the NCHSAA 4A Girls Basketball State Championship game between Southeast Raleigh and Northwest Guilford in Raleigh on Saturday, March 11, 2017. Northwest Guilford won the game 36-34. Ray Black III newsobserver.com
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Horgan, Weaver look to Liberals for help in keeping B.C. legislature afloat
The leaders of British Columbia’s New Democrats and Greens say it is not unprecedented for an Opposition member to serve as Speaker as they prepare to navigate a potentially tricky political situation in the provincial legislature.
NDP Leader John Horgan and Green Leader Andrew Weaver are using former Liberal MP Peter Milliken as an example, saying he served as Speaker in the House of Commons during a minority Conservative government.
B.C.’s election last month did not produce a clear winner with Christy Clark’s Liberals winning 43 seats, the NDP 41 and the Greens three.
The government of Canada continues to support efforts to reach a viable and functional solution of the Cyprus problem, and will continue to show interest in Cyprus and the developments, Governor General of Canada Julie Payette has said.
Receiving the credentials of Cyprus’ new High Commissioner to Canada, based on Ottawa, Vassilis Philippou, on June 29, Payette referred to the participation of the Canadian detachment in the UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) since 1964.
Philippou thanked Payette for Canada’s steadfast support in the Cyprus problem and referred to the latest developments in efforts to reach a settlement.
Payette and Philippou also discussed bilateral relations and ways to enhance cooperation in the fields of tourism, education, culture and shipping.
Treasurer Scott Morrison will today announce a new model for redistributing goods and services tax among the states. The proposal is set to be the biggest shake-up of the GST for over a decade, with the government saying the plan will ensure that no states will be worse off.
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Man accidentally shot in hand in East Garfield Park
A man was accidentally shot in the hand Monday morning in the East Garfield Park neighborhood on the West Side.
The 20-year-old man was accidentally shot in the right hand by someone he knew in the 300 block of South Homan at 9:32 a.m., according to Chicago Police.
He took himself to Mount Sinai Hospital, where his condition stabilized, police said.
The person who shot him was not in custody as of Monday morning, police said.
CLARK COUNTY, Ohio (WDTN) – A criminal investigation unit in Clark County seized at least 52 pounds of marijuana and around $10,000 in cash Sunday.
Kristopher Shultz, Divisions Commander for Criminal Investigations Unit for the Clark County Sheriff’s Office, said the investigators were able to stop the marijuana from spreading across the Miami Valley.
Shultz said four suspects were arrested at a traffic stop in the northeast part of the city in Clark County and the investigation led the officials to believe the marijuana came from Northern California or Oregon.
The Clark County Sheriff’s Office says this is an ongoing investigation.
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[India], July 4 (ANI): Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday ruled out Aam Aadmi Party's coal stock crisis at Delhi-based thermal power plants and urged the Arvind Kejriwal-led government to focus on strengthening distribution infrastructure to meet electricity demand for future.
"There is no shortage of coal or electricity in Delhi. State government should focus on strengthening distribution infrastructure and implement plans to meet demands of future, or else the situation will stay the same for the forthcoming governments too," Goyal said at an event here.
This comes after Delhi Power Minister Satyendar Jain in a letter to Centre last week said few thermal power plants in city have been facing an "acute coal shortage" for many days. He said that Delhi was staring at a power blackout due to less availability coal stockpiles at power plants in the city. (ANI)
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Chapman went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Sunday's 9-3 win over the Orioles.
The rookie's 358-foot rocket to left in the fourth snapped a 2-2 tie and was Chapman's first homer since Aug. 4. Chapman has already compiled 10 RBI in just 12 August contests on his way to an impressive .308/.404/.615 monthly line, a stretch that's raised his season average from an unsightly .196 to .228.
A timely Facebook post by a Lawton man featuring a very poignant picture is going viral.
Darrell Stanley was at the Fort Sill National Cemetery on Sunday when he captured an amazing photo and his caption really tells the story.
In the caption, Stanley wrote, "If a picture says a 1000 words .. How many would these say?" The post was propelled to viral status over Memorial Day on Monday.
Stanley said he was told that the man was visiting his wife's grave. The two had been married for 50 years. The man in the photo is reportedly from Comanche and Stanley said he was told that he visits her every Sunday after church.
Stanley said he is hoping to make contact with the man in the photo so he can pass along the pictures.
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Five adults and one juvenile have been arrested after they were caught breaking into cars and driving a stolen vehicle early Monday morning.
Around 12:40 a.m., police were called to the Highland Apartments at 1600 Lake Shore Dr. when a witness saw multiple people breaking into a car. Police found numerous vehicles that had been burglarized in the complex.
The suspects were caught in a vehicle that had been stolen in the 2200 block of Bosque Boulevard around 10:30 p.m. Police said the victim had left her car running and unoccupied when it was stolen.
The six people, Anthony Smith, 19, Tevin Horn, 20, Kelvin Watkins III, 17, Quientay Atkins, 17, Dayveon Rougely, 17 and one male juvenile were charged with engaging in organized crime.
Waco police continue to investigate.
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FORT MYERS, Fla. The Young Musicians Education Foundation is dedicated to helping children obtain music lessons. The organization’s President, John Wildeman, V.P. Jim Syoen and American Banjo Museum Hall of Famer, Mike Currao stopped by the WINK studio to share the details.
He's in trouble again.
Former 148th District Judge Guy Williams was taken to the Nueces County Jail Tuesday night and was charged with one count of public intoxication and one count of disorderly conduct.
The charges stem from Williams' arrest following a car accident at 11:23 p.m. Tuesday on SPID and Whitecap. According to sources, Williams was a passenger in a car that was involved in that accident, and when confronted by police, he became combative and was arrested.
Both are misdemeanor charges. Williams was already out on bond conditions from his prior conviction of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
RELATED: Guy Williams found not guilty one count, mistrial on the other count
3News confirmed that Williams paid a $1,000 bond and is already back out of the Nueces County Jail.
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Top North Korean Official Heads To U.S. To Discuss Possible Summit Preparations continue for a summit between President Trump and Kim Jong Un. David Greene talks to Sue Mi Terry, an ex-senior analyst on Korean issues at the CIA, about the North Korean official.
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Peel Regional Police say a missing Mississauga senior who disappeared Sunday, April 22 has been found safe.
Police say Harry Hodgins, 70, was last seen in the area of Queen Street South in Streetsville.
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Reading’s party animals hit the town’s bars to welcome in the new year.
Thousands of revellers poured into the town centre for an evening of drinks and dancing as they counted down to the arrival of 2016.
Our photographer Steve Smyth was also out on the town, meeting the people celebrating in the town and capturing all the fun as people sunk their drinks as they waited for midnight.
He visited bars including Be At One, Walkabout, Lola Lo, Sakura and Public.
He also met a group of friends in Friar Street, including one man sporting a particularly stylish medallion and one of the police officers making sure people were safe as they enjoyed their evening.
Take a look in our gallery to see how people in Reading saw in the new year.
The Madison County Sheriff's Office has arrested a child porn suspect.
Randall Miller, 53, was arrested on Friday. He was charged with two counts of possession of child pornography.
The arrest occurred when the sheriff's office and Department of Homeland Security served a search warrant at a home on Silver Creek Circle in Madison. The sheriff's office reports that computers and other media devices were seized.
Miller was booked into the Madison County Jail and has since bonded out.
Investigators said this is a continuing investigation and no further information can be released at this time,
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ST. CLOUD, Minn. (AP) — A central Minnesota man now faces first-degree murder charges in the killings of his grandparents, who had taken him into their home.
A Stearns County grand jury on Tuesday indicted 33-year-old Gregory Scheel on four counts of first-degree murder and two counts of second-degree murder in the deaths of 93-year-old Wilbert Scheel and 80-year-old Gloria Scheel, of Paynesville. Their bodies were found last month along a road in nearby Kandiyohi County.
Scheel earlier was charged by complaint with second-degree murder in his grandparents’ deaths. A first-degree murder conviction carries a life sentence in Minnesota.
Scheel is scheduled to make his first court appearance on the indictment Wednesday. He remains jailed with bail set at $3 million with no conditions or $1.5 million with conditions.
On Nov. 12, 2016 ($44.23) we reported that Brookfield Asset Management was on the verge of a breakout from a large trading range (dashed lines) and provided targets of $53 and $57. Soon afterward, the stock reached a high of $53.08 (A) to fulfill our first target. The stock has since pulled back toward its rising 40-week Moving Average (40wMA) where it found support near ±$48 (B). The recent rise above ±$51 signalled renewed investor interest and the resumption of the up-trend (C). Only a sustained decline below ±$49 would be negative. Point & Figure measurements provide targets of $57 and $59. Higher targets are visible.
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Portis scored 16 points (6-11 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-6 FT) while adding seven rebounds, four assists and a steal in 25 minutes off the bench during Monday's 110-92 loss to the Knicks.
He's now scored in double digits in five straight games, averaging 17.6 points, 9.4 boards, 2.8 assists, 2.0 three-pointers and 1.4 steals over that stretch. With the Bulls' roster hit hard by injuries, Portis should continue seeing a big role as the team's primary bench scorer over the final weeks of the season.
ARLINGTON, Va., February 14, 2017 -- The American Society for Radiation Oncology recently published an updated clinical guideline that underscores the safety and effectiveness of palliative radiation therapy for treating painful bone metastases. Based on recent clinical trial data, the guideline recommends optimal RT dosing schedules for pain relief, including options for re-treatment.
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This Sept. 23, 2016 frame grab from video provided by the office of Wisconsin state Assembly Speaker Robin Vos shows Vos, right, and his cousin Mike Vos, a volunteer with the Burlington Rescue Squad, sitting in the back of an ambulance in Burlington, Wis.
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After crossing home plate following his second-inning drive, Puig raised both middle fingers in the direction of fans seated... AP Photo/Matt Dunham LONDON - Firefighters battled a massive fire in a 27-floor high-rise apartment building in west London for several hours Wednesday.
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The founder of the popular social media page, EvansvilleWatch, has died.
The family of Bill Merkel posted the news to the page Saturday.
EvansvilleWatch is a community site that has more than 100,000 "likes."
Administrators of the site take turns monitoring local scanner traffic.
It started on Twitter in 2009 and Facebook in 2010. An Instagram account later followed.
Sites like EvansvilleWatch share information as it is dispatched. They include in their disclaimers that the details are not confirmed and may not be accurate as things unfold.
Merkel's family says he loved Evansville, and running EvansvilleWatch was his passion.
Although 14 News and EvansvilleWatch are not affiliated, we had a great relationship with Merkel.
14 News appreciated his passion to keep the public informed.
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On Thursday, The Times was awarded its tenth Emmy. Marcelle Hopkins and James Bennet write:
The New York Times won a News and Documentary Emmy last night for its short film The Forger. The film uses innovative visual effects to tell the story of Adolfo Kaminsky, who by his 19th birthday had helped save thousands of children from the Nazis by hand-making false passports. Kaminsky went on to forge papers for people around the world in many major conflicts of the mid-20th century.
The Forger was produced by Samantha Stark, Alexandra Garcia and Pamela Druckerman, with editing by Taige Jensen and guidance from executive producers Adam Ellick and Nancy Gauss.The Emmy was awarded at the 38th annual News and Documentary Emmy Awards in the category of “New Approaches: Arts, Lifestyle and Culture.”
Congratulations to the team, as well to all of our Emmy nominees:
See the full list of winners here.
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BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo Sabres have signed Victor Olofsson to a two-year contract after he scored a Swedish Hockey League-leading 27 goals last season.
Olofsson was selected by the Sabres in the seventh round of the 2014 draft. The forward has spent the past three seasons in the SHL, collecting 50 goals and 49 assists in 150 regular-season games. Overall, Olofsson had 60 goals and 117 points in 200 games.
He is coming off a career-best season in which he finished with 43 points in 50 games during his second year with Frolunda HC.
The 22-year-old is listed at 5-foot-11 and 173 pounds.
The Sabres announced the agreement on Tuesday.
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BEIJING, April 28 Great Britain's decision to withdraw from the European Union will bring uncertainties to nuclear cooperation among Britain, China and France, an executive at China's CGN Power Co Ltd said on Friday.
CGN Senior Vice President Zheng Dongshan said at an industry event that Britain's decision to withdraw from the European regulatory body as part of Brexit would pose challenges, noting that the UK's regulatory environment would be very different from both France and China with regard to safety. (Reporting by David Stanway; Editing by Edmund Klamann)
Former NFL Star and Eagles defensive back Rich Miano joins us on the show to talk about his playing days in the NFL and what it was like playing in Philadelphia. Rich will also talk about Kamu Grugier-Hill, the only local boy playing in the big game this weekend. And who does Rich think will win Super Bowl 52.
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An attorney representing a Las Vegas man charged with murder in the shooting death of a Lake Havasu City woman in 2004 says his client killed himself.
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LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz. — An attorney representing a Las Vegas man charged with murder in the shooting death of a Lake Havasu City woman in 2004 says his client killed himself.
Today’s News-Herald reports 38-year-old William T. Nunno died on Sunday. He had been scheduled to appear for a case management conference Monday.
Nunno was arrested last month at his Las Vegas home following an investigation by Lake Havasu City police into the 2004 death of Cindy Trumbull.
Nunno was awaiting trial on charges that included first-degree murder and aggravated assault.
Nunno had maintained his innocence. He was released from jail earlier this month on a surety bond and was living in Las Vegas at the time of his death.
Lake Havasu City police say they were waiting for official report from Nevada on the death Monday.
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Now, investigators will be trying to piece together what led to Mr Kim's death, amid widespread speculation he was targeted by the North's current leader, Kim Jong-un.
Mr Kim was the older half-brother of the Supreme Leader, who reportedly lives in fear of being overthrown by his own family members.
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The oldest son of Kim Jong-il, Kim Jong-nam was born in Pyongyang in May 1971.
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New Delhi: Software industry, under the aegis of Nasscom, on Monday sought a resolution of the issues related to service tax refunds and GST during the pre-budget meeting with Finance Minister Arun Jaitley.
"We discussed issues related to Place of Effective Management (POEM), service tax, and tax refunds," Nasscom President R Chandrashekhar told reporters after the meeting.
The software industry, along with other IT associations like ELCINA (Electronic Industries Association of India), MAIT (Manufacturers' Association for Information Technology) and TEMA (Telecom Equipment Manufacturers Association of India) also met the ministry as part of the discussions.
IT and electronics components industry sought imposition of duty on those technology and telecom products which fall outside the purview of IT Agreement signed by India.
Such a move would boost domestic IT and Telecom manufacturing in the country, industry officials said.
Jaitley is gearing up to present the Union Budget 2018-19, possibly on 1 February.
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Fei-fei Li urges that “human centered” artificial intelligence “must be guided by human concerns.”
As long as the unholy alliance of tech and business is in charge, without labor at the table, profit will be the only concern.
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NEW YORK — Equifax knows a lot about you. That is, in essence, how it makes money. The company and its competitors have in their files the personal financial information of tens of millions of Americans like you, going back decades. Your mortgage loan totals. When you switched from a Macy's card to a Target card. How ...
Dwayne Johnson is going to be a dad again — and it’s another girl!
The 45-year-old star announced the happy news on Instagram by posting a photo of his daughter, Jasmine.
“Our Jasmine Lia would like to make a big announcement – IT’S A GIRL,” Johnson wrote. “[Girlfriend Lauren Hashian] and I are boundlessly grateful for this blessing as this spring we’ll welcome our second baby.”
“Plus, Jazzy is excited to boss around and protect her lil’ sis,” he continues. “And once again, big daddy is completely surrounded by beautiful estrogen and loving, powerful female mana.
The baby girl will be Johnson’s third daughter. He is already dad to 16-year-old Simone, his daughter with ex-wife Dany Garcia. Jasmine will turn 2 later this week.
RELATED: Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson’s Daughter Simone Honored as First ‘Golden Globe Ambassador’
Unsurprisingly, the Jumanji star couldn’t be more thrilled at his impending fatherhood.
“All girls. Only dude,” he writes. “I wouldn’t have it any other way.”
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The International Olympic Committee on Friday provisionally suspended Brazil’s national Olympic body over the alleged involvement of its head Carlos Nuzman in a vote-buying scandal.
The IOC also suspended Nuzman from all his positions, stripped him of his honorary membership and removed him from the coordination committee for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Nuzman was arrested in Rio de Janeiro on Thursday as part of a probe into allegations he helped buy votes from the IOC to secure Rio’s hosting of the 2016 Games.
The IOC said that “to protect the interests of the Brazilian athletes” the decision had no bearing on the country’s teams.
“Therefore, the IOC will accept a Brazilian Olympic Team in the Olympic Winter Games Pyeongchang 2018,” it said in a statement.
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Carlos Santana says he was only trying to congratulate Adele on her big night at the Grammys when he said Beyonce “is very beautiful to look at” but “not a singer, singer.”
Santana told the Australian Associated Press that Adele can “sing, sing.” He said Adele “doesn’t bring all the dancers and props, she can just stand there and she just stood there and sang the song and that’s it, and this is why she wins.”
Santana clarified his stance on Facebook Tuesday , writing that his “intent was to congratulate Adele” and that his comment about Beyonce “was regretfully taken out of context.” He adds that he has “the utmost respect” for Beyonce.
Adele beat out Beyonce for the top awards during Sunday’s ceremony.
Celebrating its fourteenth year, the St. Jude Thanks and Giving campaign has transformed the holiday season into a time of giving thanks by raising awareness and funds for the ongoing battle to end childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases.
Strasburg tossed five innings and allowed one run on three hits over 66 pitches in a rehab start Monday at High-A Potomac, Chelsea Janes of the Washington Post reports.
Strasburg was scheduled for 75 pitches but was efficient enough to get through five innings well under his pitch limit. Considering how sharp he was Monday, there doesn't seem to be much reason for continuing his rehab assignment. Expect Strasburg to make his return at some point during this weekend's series against the Padres.
Two men wearing bandanas over their faces forced their way into a home in the 1500 block of Central Avenue on Monday night, according to Saskatoon police.
Police said the incident took place shortly after 10 p.m. No one was injured.
One of the men was armed with a knife, and both suspects fled the scene in a vehicle. Police did not have a description of the vehicle.
The first suspect is described as an indigenous man, with short hair, brown eyes and possibly two piercings. The second suspect is described as an indigenous man who was wearing a black jacket.
Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact the Saskatoon Police Service at 306-975-8300 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Among the attributes of Staten Island are that you can have your handsome calamari and pretty cakes... and eat them, too.
Such is the case at Mother Mousse with pastry chefs Teri Rutigliano and Joan Sheheen, known for their stunning creations and seasonal spirit.
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Clemson commit named SC Gatorade Player of the Year
(WOLO) – Two days after USC commit Dakereon Joyner was named “Mr. Football” in South Carolina, a future Clemson player earned another top honor in high school football.
South Pointe senior Derion Kendrick was named Gatorade Player of the Year for the Palmetto State on Monday after leading his Stallions to a perfect 15-0 season and a fourth-straight SCHSL championship.
Kendrick, like Joyner, is competing in the Shrine Bowl this week in anticipation of the All-Star game this Saturday set for Wofford College.
The pharmaceuticals weren’t working. The 15-year-old boy was having several seizures per day, and his parents were concerned his life was in danger.
So Suzeanna and Matthew Brill, of Macon, Ga., decided in February to let their son try smoking marijuana — and his seizures stopped for 71 days, they say.
But Georgia is not among the states that have legalized medical marijuana, and the Brills’ decision led to the boy, David, being taken away from his parents, who face possible fines and jail time after being charged with reckless conduct for giving him the drug.
David has now been in a group home for 30 days, and his seizures have returned. He is separated from the service dog that sniffed out his seizures, and he is able to communicate with his parents only during short visitations and phone calls.
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Patrice Bergeron does it all.
The Boston Bruins center scored in the first period of the B’s 4-1 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday, but the veteran also showed his value on the defensive end.
With the game tied at one in the second period, Torey Krug tried to walk into a one-timer but had it blocked, leading to a breakaway for the Leafs. But Bergeron was in a good defensive posture and raced back down the ice, eventually poking the puck away from Zach Hyman and allowing Boston to get back on defense.
To see Bergeron’s defensive play, check out the “Amica Coverage Cam” video above, presented by Amica Insurance.
Last night’s episode of Sherlock saw the super-sleuth (Benedict Cumberbatch) estranged from his longtime pal Dr Watson (Martin Freeman) after the latter’s wife Mary (Amanda Abbington) was gunned down by an angry secretary. Tale as old as time.
However, the first trailer for the second episode of the new fourth series shows the pair back in action once again as they take on Toby Jones’ terrifying new villain Culverton Smith (hinted at in last night’s episode on a background poster), aka “the most dangerous, the most despicable human being that [Sherlock has] ever encountered.”
Clearly, there’s nothing like a good evil laugh and some Sherlock grief stubble to reignite a friendship. Phew!
Sherlock returns to BBC1 next Sunday (8th January) at 9.00pm
The Sioux Falls Canaries blew open a tight game with seven runs in the fifth and sixth innings to take an 8-2 win against the Gary SouthShore RailCats. The Canaries were trailing 2-1 heading into the bottom of the fifth inning before they added three runs in three consecutive at-bats.
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If you stick around the internet long enough, you can grow jaded to triple-turbo setups and massive boost from forced induction engines. Hell, even those outrageous power figures that everyone claims can become drab after you've read through enough of 'em. But one thing that stands out amidst this crowd of spool-this and blow-that is the occasional gem that is enormous, naturally aspirated speed.
This C5 Chevrolet Corvette, driven by Eddie Blackwell, is the antithesis of typical tuner ideology. When the engine was shipped to Vengeance Racing in Cumming, Georgia, they opted out of the easy way and challenged themselves to build a gargantuan 451-cubic inch lump to replace the standard V-8. In result, the quest was completed with this 7.4-liter Chevy LSx engine that fits the bill with Mast Motorsports Mozez canted valve cylinder heads, dual throttle bodies, and a ProEFI Pro128 fuel management system.
It is Sammy Forson’s birthday but he is tired of the craziness that life is.
The host of mid-morning show, Lifestyle Cafe on Live FM enlists rappers, Cabum, E.L, Ko-Jo Cue, Obibini and LJ to vent about what is stressing their individual lives.
The song starts with a “major” announcement about an introduction into the life of Forson, followed by his own voice. The rappers also take turns to spit solid bars over the Abui-produced instrumental.
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YouTube sensation Mike Fox proposed to girlfriend Abbie Hagger on Saturday - and the Instagram star said yes.
The 20-year-old popped the question after losing a boxing fight against fellow viral video man JMX.
The YouTubers were an undercard fight for the KSI vs Joe Weller fight taking place at The Copper Box arena.
Despite losing on points, Fox's fortunes turned around when Hagger, who has 44.3k followers on Instagram, agreed to marry him.
"I love you. F****** hell man… I don’t think I can say this with a straight face," said Fox just prior to getting down on one knee.
(Image: KSI/YouTube)
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The man with 1.2million YouTube subscribers then proposed to Hagger who promptly said yes.
JMX, who was watching and cheering on, joked that his chances of being best man were probably now ruined.
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The effect of lavender essential oil on anxiety level in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft surgery: A double-blinded randomized clinical trial. Open heart surgery can cause high levels of anxiety in patients.
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Despite intentions to go pro, former Barbe Buccaneer Gunner Leger will return to UL Lafayette for his senior season. Leger was drafted by the Miami Marlins in the 26th round (779th overall).
Leger posted his announcement to return to school on Twitter at 12:33 p.m. The Marlins drafted Leger nearly two hours later.
The 2017 Sun Belt Pitcher of the Year, Leger finished the season with a 10-2 record in 15 appearances including 11 quality starts. Leger had a team-best 1.97 ERA with 84 strikeouts in 91.1 innings pitched.
The junior recently became the first player in Ragin Cajun history to be named a semifinalist for the USA Baseball Golden Spikes Award.
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New Delhi: The External Affairs Ministry has not received any communication from the Malaysian government regarding the deportation of controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik to India, official sources said today.
In January, the MEA had made a formal request to Malaysia to deport Naik, wanted by India for allegedly inciting youngsters for terror activities through his hate speeches. The sources said the MEA was yet to receive any official confirmation from the Malaysian authorities regarding Naik’s deportation.
There were media reports about his deportation to India by the Malaysian government. Naik is being probed under terror and money-laundering charges by the NIA. He had left India in July 2016.
Dykota Pennington is wanted on a Jasper County probation violation warrant for rape. (CrimeStoppers)
Dykota Pennington is wanted on a Jasper County probation violation warrant for rape.
The original offense happened in 2013 in Carthage, MO and involved the sexual assault of a 15-year-old girl.
His last known address was in the area of 10th Street and Forest Avenue in Kansas City, but his current location is unknown.
He is a registered sex offender in Jackson County.
Pennington should be considered dangerous.
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Beloved toy maker American Girl, known for its 18-inch female figurines, is set to release its first-ever male doll.A spokesperson for American Girl said on Tuesday that "A boy character has been a top request from fans for decades."His name is Logan Everett, and his character plays drums for Tenney Grant, a girl trying to make it big in Nashville.Logan has a couple of looks, including one with a T-shirt that says, "Play Loud" under an unbuttoned plaid shirt.The figure will be up for sale starting Thursday and will cost $115.
The Parti Québécois says there is a problem with English being spoken in Quebec workplaces. As Global’s Elysia Bryan-Baynes reports, the opposition party is hoping to table a bill that would limit employers’ ability to require English as a work skill.
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In order to better understand the impact of warming waters on Antarctic ice, researchers drilled a 300-meter-deep hole into the Ross Ice shelf. While what they might find might be alarming, at least they delivered this video of a calming dive into what can only be described as blissful oblivion.
Police have been called to a two-vehicle crash on an Aberdeenshire road.
The incident involving a car and a lorry happened on the northbound A90 outside Stonehaven.
Police Scotland received the call at 6.10am and two cars were despatched to the scene.
The road is now reportedly down to one lane, and there are not thought to be any injuries.
Police left the scene at 7.20am.
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. Morgan Lane and Khazia Hislop earned weekly honors from the East Atlantic Gymnastics League on Tuesday after phenomenal performances during the Tar Heels' double quad weekend. Lane was named the Gymnast of the Week for the third time in 2017, while Hislop won her third Rookie of the Week honor.
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Charlottesville Mayor Mike Singer says he is glad President Trump "chose to join the rest of the country" in condemning the weekend's violence, and hopes the White House's actions match their words going forward.
A man is in critical condition after a hit-and-run in north Edmonton Thursday evening. Police are searching for the driver.
SHOCK VIDEO: Ben Affleck Manhandles & Fondles TV Reporter, Compliments Her Breasts; Mocks Disabled People
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A disturbing video has surfaced where Affleck manhandles a television reporter, compliments her breasts and then mocks disabled people.
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Lots of brides opt to wear neutral nail polish, but color is a great option too. Alvin Mahmudov/Unsplash
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Planning a wedding and deciding on what to wear as a bride are both extremely meticulous tasks.
Every detail from the guest list to the gown matters — and, for beauty-conscious brides, even the color of your nails counts.
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Heinen skated on a line with Jake DeBrusk and David Krejci at Tuesday's practice.
Heinen was made a healthy scratch for Monday's 3-1 playoff loss to the Maple Leafs, but it looks like he'll be back in the lineup for Wednesday's Game 7. In such a scenario, Tommy Wingels, Ryan Donato and Brian Gionta would serve as the Bruins' spare forwards for the contest. Through the first five games of the team's first-round series against Toronto, Heinen logged just four shots and zero points, but when the 22-year-old is on his game, he has the skills to add secondary scoring behind the B's top trio of Brad Marchand, Patrice Bergeron and David Pastrnak.
Bluebird Bio Inc.’s soaring stock price hit a bit of turbulence Monday afternoon, after the company said it planned to sell $600 million in fresh shares amid a run to record prices. Bluebird shares have more than tripled this year, and received a big boost in the past few sessions after presenting new research on cancer treatments last week. Shares added 17.9% Monday after a big price target boost and closed higher than $200 for the first time, but Bluebird said just after the session ended that it planned to sell $600 million in fresh shares, with the possibility of increasing the size by up to 15%. In immediate late trading after the announcement, Bluebird shares fell more than 2.5%.
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A judge has ruled Charlottesville-based activist Veronica Haunami Fitzhugh is guilty of disorderly conduct.
Fitzhugh was in Charlottesville General District Court Friday, February 2, for a hearing on that charge and one count of assault and battery.
Police say Fitzhugh was part of a group yelling and chanting at several men seated outdoors in the 400 block of East Main Street on May 20, 2017.
The prosecution nolle prossed the assault charge against the 39-year-old defendant, which means that it is dropping its case.
Fitzhugh was given a $250 fine, but with $200 suspended.
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Super Diamond’s lead singer, Randy Cordero, aka “Surreal Neil,” joined Bill and Wendy in the studio this morning. He talked about being a lifelong fan of the iconic singer-songwriter, Neil Diamond, how he got the group together, his favorite Neil Diamond songs, and much more.
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GREENSBORO, N.C. -- It is a busy morning at General Greene Elementary School, and this is before classes begin.
There's always a morning rush when it's "Candy Cane Notes" week.
For the last nine years, members of the school's student council have gathered in the mornings for one week in December and sold notes attached to candy canes as a fundraiser. Fifty cents per delivered candy cane -- or $10 for an entire class.
It's a wonderful way to build self-esteem among the students.
"It gets people excited because they actually get candy canes and candy cane notes from their friends and sometimes people who they don't even know," said 5th grader Madison Atkins.
The money raised also goes back into the school fund to help families in the school who might be down on their luck.
From coats and gloves to school supplies and Christmas surprises, the money is put to good use.
No injuries were reported and no homes were threatened by the fire at 3350 S. Wall Ave., said Ogden Fire Deputy Chief Eric Bauman. Bauman didn't know what started the fire in the former R.J. Wrigley's Auto showroom, and the cost of the damage was not immediately clear.
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Salman Khan’s co-star, Pooja Dadwal, who has worked with a superstar in the 1990s film Veergati, is currently suffering from tuberculosis and lung-related sickness. Her family members have reportedly abandoned her and she even has no money to buy a cup of tea.
Pooja Dadwal spoke to Navbharat Times, “Six months ago I learned that I have something as serious as TB. I tried to reach out to Salman Khan for help but was not able to establish any contact. If he sees my video, then perhaps he will help me out.”
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“If he looks at my video then maybe he will try to offer some help. I have been admitted to this hospital for the last 15 days. I have been doing casino management in Goa for the last several years. I have no money at all, I depend on others for even a cup of tea.”
Pooja also worked in films such as Hindustan and Sindoor Saugand.
A five-goal lead held up for the Joel Barlow High girls lacrosse team in a 13-5 win over Mask at home on Monday, April 17.
The Falcons went up 7-2 after one half of play and did not left up for the remainder of the night.
Tess Siburn led the Falcons with six goals. Cat Goncalves and Sarah Witherbee each netted two.
Julia Shapiro, Hannah Tunick and Maggie Porter all scored one apiece. Elena Patron had an assist.
Gabby Becket led MAsuk with three goals.
Eve Grassie made eight saves in goal for Barlow, now 3-3.
Protests have re-emerged over the soot crisis in Port Harcourt, the capital of Rivers State in Southern Nigeria. Professor Roseline Konya, The Rivers State Commissioner for environment joins CNBC Africa more about the problem.
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Two people were taken into custody Wednesday after a vehicle pursuit involving a stolen vehicle.
Around 4:18 p.m. officers got a call from a woman who said her gray Toyota Solara was taken at gunpoint by two men on the 1300 block of Sharon Road West in south Charlotte.
A short time later, police saw the vehicle and tried to pull it over, but the driver refused to stop. A short pursuit ensued until the duo in the vehicle jumped out and tried to run away on foot on Alleghany Street in west Charlotte.
Both were taken into custody without incident.
No names or possible charges have been released.
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U.S. Geological Survey researchers have created a new DNA marker to detect the presence of manatees in waters where they may not be easily spotted. Red Huber MCT/Orlando Sentinel
Rising U.S. Treasury yields, helped by a somewhat hawkish Fed monetary policy statement and strong U.S. economic data helped drive the Dollar/Yen higher last week. The Japanese Yen was also under pressure after the Bank of Japan increased its buying of …
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Francisco Calvo and Bryan Ruiz both scored to lead Costa Rica past Trinidad and Tobago 2-1 in World Cup qualifying on Tuesday. Mexico leads the final round of qualifying in the North and Central American and Caribbean region with 14 points, followed by Costa Rica with 11 and the United States , Panama , Honduras and Trinidad and Tobago .
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On the day that set in motion former national security adviser Michael Flynn's guilty plea and cooperation with the special counsel, President-elect Donald Trump was ensconced at his Mar-a-Lago resort, contending with the latest news from the Obama White House. It was Dec. 29, 2016, and President Barack Obama had just imposed sanctions against Russia for ...
BOSTON (AP) — The federal trial of two Boston mayor aides accused of pressuring music festival organizers to hire union workers has been pushed back.
Court records show the trial of Kenneth Brissette and Timothy Sullivan on extortion and conspiracy charges is set for March 26. It was previously scheduled for Jan. 8.
The defense had asked for a delay last week, saying they need more time to prepare after prosecutors modified the indictment in the case.
Prosecutors did not change the charges but tweaked the language in the new indictment.
The two aides of Democratic Mayor Marty Walsh are accused of pressuring the Boston Calling music festival’s production company into hiring union workers by withholding city permits.
Brissette and Sullivan’s attorneys say prosecutors overreached and the men didn’t commit a crime.
Verizon on Monday announced a game-changing partnership with the NFL which will bring football games on smartphones regardless of carrier.
So far, Big Red has held the exclusive rights to mobile streaming of live NFL events, but all that will change starting January. Come next month, anyone with a smartphone will be able to watch games airing on their local market. And of course, you’ll be able to watch nationally televised matches, including Thursday, Sunday and Monday Night Football games, and of course the Super Bowl 2018.
Customers will be able to stream NFL games on their handset by downloading the official NFL Mobile app, Yahoo Sports app, or go90 – which is Verizon
Millicent Fawcett statue unveiled in London
A statue of Millicent Fawcett, the campaigner who fought for women’s right to vote, has been unveiled in London’s historic Parliament Square.
Kyle Edmund defeated Dan Evans in the 'Battle of Britain' in Monte Carlo on Monday afternoon, eventually easing to a 7-5, 6-1 win.
Edmund's victory sets up a second-round meeting with nine-time champion Rafael Nadal on Tuesday, and will offer encouragement to those who think clay could end up being the Brit's best surface.
After an uncertain start that saw Evans race to a 4-1, 40-0 lead, Edmund responded to win 11 of the next 13 games, helped by a mightily impressive return of 24 forehand winners.
Despite the win Edmund will go into Tuesday's meeting with Nadal a huge underdog, given the Spaniard's unrivalled pedigree on clay, and the Brit's record of nine defeats from nine matches against top 10 players.
An ​FDNY firefighter ​who allegedly punch​ed his ex in the face has been slapped with a suspension.
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Clyde Phillips, 36, was suspended for 30 days without pay — three days after The Post revealed his arrest in a Midtown Duane Reade, the FDNY confirmed.
Phillips, assigned to Engine Co. 234 in Crown Heights, made $142,266 last year.
He was busted Jan. 18 on multiple misdemeanor counts of assault and harassment. The Jan. 15 punch ​to his ex-girlfriend’s face was caught on security video, police said.
Phillips joined the FDNY in 2014 as one of 282 court-ordered “priority hires” in a racial-discrimination lawsuit against the city.​
The FDNY had no comment.
Germany deports 69 failed asylum-seekers to Afghanistan
BERLIN (AP) — German authorities say they have deported 69 Afghans whose asylum requests were rejected back to their home country.
A plane carrying the men from Munich to Kabul landed in the Afghan capital early Wednesday. It was one of the largest collective deportation flights yet organized by Germany, which has vowed to step up the removal of people who don't have a right to remain in the country.
The state interior minister of Bavaria, where 51 of the men had been living, welcomed the deportation flight.
Joachim Herrmann noted that unlimited deportations to Afghanistan had recently been approved by Germany's federal authorities. In recent years deportations to Afghanistan were limited to people with criminal convictions.
Apple’s “Shark Tank”-like reality show “Planet of the Apps” features Jessica Alba, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Will.I.Am.
Apple Music is developing a “Shark Tank”-like reality show called “Planet of the Apps” where people pitch apps to Gwyneth Paltrow, Will.I.Am, and Jessica Alba. It’ll hit Apple Music sometime this spring.
A “Japanese fungus” which is resistant to drugs has spread to at least 55 hospitals across the UK, public health officials have warned.
NHS trusts have been ordered to carry out deep cleans of all affected areas after more than 200 patients were found to be infected or carrying the potentially fatal pathogen.
Infection experts are alarmed by the spread of the fungus, which has been likened to a “superbug”- because it has already proved resistant to the main three classes of drug treatment.
The fungus, called Candida auris, was first identified in Japan in 2009, in the ear canal of a 70-year-old woman. Since then it has spread rapidy around the globe, emerging in at least five continents, with the first UK case detected in 2013.
Healthy patients can usually fend off the fungus, though they may carry it. It is those with compromised immune systems who are most likely to contract a bloodstream infection, which can prove fatal, or cause major disabilities such as hearing loss.
Two crooked undercover officers are both on the trail of a bloodthirsty Mexican drug cartel kingpin.
Reata Pharmaceuticals (RETA +2.7% ) announces that the FDA has agreed that a rating scale called mFARS (modified Friedreich's Ataxia Rating Scale) is an acceptable endpoint for the second part of its Phase 2 clinical trial, MOXIe, assessing omaveloxolone in patients with Friedreich's Ataxia (FA), a rare inherited nervous system disorder characterized by impaired muscle coordination that worsens over time. The company believes the endpoint presents the opportunity of full approval if the results are robust.
Part 2 of MOXIe (the first part was a dose-escalation study) will randomize ~100 FA patients who will either receive 150 mg of omaveloxolone or placebo. The primary endpoint will be the change from baseline in mFARS at week 48 compared to placebo.
Dosing should commence later this year. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the estimated primary completion date is February 2019.
Disney has announced it will pull its content from Netflix when the current agreement runs out in 2019. Not shocking, Disney also announced it will soon launch it's own streaming service to be picked up on devices like Apple TV and Roku sometime in 2019.
Uber says it has suspended all of its self-driving testing following what is believed to be the first fatal pedestrian accident involving the vehicles.
The self-driving testing has been taking place in Phoenix, Pittsburgh, San Francisco and Toronto.
Automakers and tech companies are competing to be first with the technology.
Police in the Phoenix suburb of Tempe say one of Uber's self-driving vehicles struck and killed a pedestrian on Sunday night.
March 19 (Reuters) - KyOwa Corporation Co Ltd
* Says co’s stock began listing on Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) second section on March 19
* Says co’s president is directly holding 5.6 percent stake in the co and becomes co’s fourth biggest shareholder
* Says co’s president was indirectly and directly holding 83.9 percent stake in the co
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Andre Johnson to sign one-day contract to retire a Texan
HOUSTON (AP) Andre Johnson will sign a one-day contract with Houston on Wednesday so he can retire as a Texan.
Johnson was released in 2014 after spending his first 12 seasons with the Texans. He spent one season with the Colts before retiring last season after spending the first eight games with the Titans.
The third overall pick in the 2003 draft, Johnson left Houston as the franchise's career leader in receptions (1,012), yards receiving (13,597), receiving touchdowns (64) and 100-yard games (51).
Johnson started 169 games for Houston and had seven 1,000-yard receiving seasons, including a career-high and franchise-record 1,598 yards receiving in 2012.
The Texans will honor him with a ceremony on Wednesday to commemorate his retirement.
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High-profile British performers are planning to wear black to this month’s British Academy Film Awards to support the Time’s Up campaign against sexual harassment.
Emma Watson, Daisy Ridley, Keira Knightley and Emma Thompson are among those backing the gesture, which follows a similar campaign at the Golden Globes in Hollywood last month.
A letter sent to people attending the Feb. 18 ceremony says wearing black is a “strong, unifying and simple statement” in support of those who have experienced sexual harassment and abuse.
When the nominees for the awards were announced last month, organizers said the disturbing revelations about a host of powerful men in the entertainment business should become “a catalyst for real, lasting change.”
Joanna Lumley is set to host the ceremony at London’s Royal Albert Hall.
WALTON COUNTY, Ga. -- Investigators are on the lookout for a burglarized bovine not seen in over a week.
Walton County authorities announced on Tuesday that the cow, a 2,000-pound horned Hereford cow of just over 2 years old, went missing between June 22 and 29.
The owner lost the cow from Georgia Highway 138 in Walton County and asked officers to investigate. Since then, they've ruled the disappearance a likely theft.
The cow, worth an estimated $10,000, is described as having a white face and brown body with a tattoo on the ear and tag both reading "#3064".
The sheriff's office is asking anyone with information on the cow to call the criminal investigations division at 770-267-2391 and speak with Investigator Denney Wells.
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Collazos hails from Villavicencio, Colombia, where she attended Colegio Espíritu Santo, earning a gold medal in singles in the state phase of interscholastic competition in 2016 as well as silver in the regional tournament and bronze in doubles at the national level. In 2014 she garnered bronze in the state phase in singles and mixed doubles and silver in the regional tournament.
Collazos also participated in swimming, women’s soccer, cheer and track at Colegio Espíritu Santo. She is the daughter of Ruben Darío Collazos and Ruby Liliana Navarro.
Navaratnam was named Inter A’s Best Player in 2014 and 2015 and was voted First Team Premiers at Haileybury College in 2017. The Melbourne, Australia native also earned All-Academic honors her final three years at Haileybury for coach Maddi Barnett.
She is the daughter of Suri and Mary Joseph Navaratnam.
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PORTSMOUTH has risen five places in a league table measuring excellence among 131 UK universities.
Published today, TheCompleteUniversityGuide.co.uk 2019 league tables ranked the University of Portsmouth (UoP) 51st – compared to 56th last year.
In total, UoP has climbed 38 places in the table since 2011.
Professor Graham Galbraith, UoP vice-chancellor, said: ‘Continued teaching excellence and opportunities for real life learning has once again seen us rise in a nationally recognised table.
‘We make the effort to learn and understand our students’ individual needs and then tailor the support they need to succeed. We also understand that university is an investment for our students.
‘We involve employers and students in the design of our courses and we expose our students to the real world of work, including work placements and access to outstanding simulation facilities.
‘This ensures that our students get an excellent start to their lives as graduates.’
TEHRAN, May 31 (MNA) – In separate letters to his counterparts, Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has briefed them on the latest situation of the Iran nuclear deal.
Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Ghasemi said on Wednesday, “Dr. Zarif, the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran, has, in an elaborate letter to his counterparts from other countries, expounded on the latest situation of the JCPOA following the United States’ unilateral withdrawal from the agreement and the continuation of the provocative and illegal approach adopted by the government of this country to scupper this international deal.”
“This important letter will be handed over to the foreign ministers of other countries by ambassadors and special envoys of the Islamic Republic of Iran,” the spokesman added.
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The flames that were tearing through a home in downtown Hattiesburg are now under control, thanks to the work of a team of firefighters.
Hattiesburg firefighters responded to the blaze in the 700 block of Walnut St. just before noon. Within minutes, the flames were under control.
Fire has been brought under control at this time. No injuries and everyone made it out safely per fire officials on scene. #wdam pic.twitter.com/6ZnkpxyDDu — Ryan Moore (@RyanMooreMS) December 11, 2017
Fire officials on the scene tell us everyone was able to make it out of the home safely, and no injuries were reported.
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TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) - A northwest Ohio school board is calling on a member under investigation for allegations of criminal sexual conduct involving a student to resign.
The board for the Washington Local Schools passed a motion Thursday asking Patrick Hickey to quit after Michigan State Police said last week it's investigating allegations that Hickey had sex with teenage student while her coach and teacher in Addison from 1986 to 1990.
Hickey wasn't at Thursday's meeting, which is held off school property. Hickey was banned from the district in 2016 after an altercation at a basketball game. He resigned as Washington Local Schools superintendent in 2015 as the district prepared to fire him.
Hickey was elected to the school board in November. He has denied wrongdoing and couldn't be reached for comment Thursday.
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– The first-round brackets are set, and some teams have advanced, in the 2018 Dusty Rhodes Classic. At tonight’s NXT TV taping in Atlanta, an eight-team bracket was announced with seven teams set and saw three matches take place, as you can see below.
The final first-round match will be taped at an NXT house show or the tapings at Full Sail University on March 7th. The finals of the tournament will take place at NXT Takeover: New Orleans.
The first-round brackets (and first results) are:
* The Authors of Pain defeated TM-61
* The Street Profits defeated Heavy Machinery
* SAnitY defeated Tino Sabbatelli & Riddick Moss
* The Forgotten Sons vs. TBA
The full results from the taping are here.
Juventus vice-president Pavel Nedved talked to Premium Sport on Monday afternoon after the Champions League draw that matched Juventus with Tottenham in the last 16 stage.“I think it’s a normal draw. We’ve never met TottenhamLet’s see what will happen in two months”, the former Juventus star told the Italian broadcasters. did also talk with Deutschland (via ilbianconero) minutes later to confirm that Juventus are keeping their eyes on Emre Can, a long time target of the Old Lady whose contract with Liverpool expires at the end of the season.“He is an extraordinary footballer. He is physically strong with huge technical skills and the German football mentality.”​Juventus are still keeping tabs on the 23-year-old who has yet to pen a new deal with the Premier League giants. If, however, Can fails to pen a new deal before the end of the year Juventus can offer him a pre-contract agreement aiming to buy the player as a free agent at the end of the year.
BERLIN, July 4 (Reuters) - The U.S. ambassador to Germany has told German car bosses that President Donald Trump would suspend threats to impose tariffs on cars imported from the European Union if the bloc lifted duties on U.S. cars, a German newspaper reported on Wednesday.
Handelsblatt said Ambassador Richard Grenell told executives from Daimler, Volkswagen and BMW during a meeting at the embassy in Berlin that in exchange Trump wanted the EU to annul duties on U.S. cars imported to the bloc.
Handelsblatt cited people present at the meeting, which took place on Wednesday.
Daimler declined to comment
HODGEMAN COUNTY, Kan. (KSNW) – Storms are affecting much of the state today and through the night. So far, one of the hardest hit areas is Hodgeman County.
According to Hodgeman County Emergency Manager Mike Burke, approximately 15 to 20 power poles are down between Jetmore and Hanston. Trees are damaged and privacy fences are also down.
K-156 is now closed from Jetmore to Hanston.
Golf ball and tennis ball sized hail has also been reported.
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EXPAND Turning pink. Photos by Matt Coker
Valvoline Instant Oil Change cares about preventing breast cancer.
The automobile service center cares so much that it is helping wipe out breast cancer with eye-catching pink wiper blade replacements.
But this particular location at Harbor and West MacArthur boulevards doesn't care so much about preventing a female employee from being exposed to skin cancer.
EXPAND Does motor oil work as sunsceen?
She did the best she could to use her "Free Smiles Inside" sign to block the sun's rays, so much so that it was impossible to tell if she was smiling.
These were shot around 11:15 a.m. Thursday.
Coming to the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts from the Broadway Theater League is the penultimate American backstage musical, "42nd Street." The time is 1933 in the depths of the "Great Depression."
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Hello and welcome to the Newcastle United live blog for Wednesday, April 25.
Newcastle were beaten 1-0 by Everton on Monday evening as they missed the chance to move up to eighth place in the Premier League table.
Nonetheless, Rafa Benitez's side have now surpassed the 40 point mark set by Benitez and United can start to allow planning for another season in the top flight to creep into their thinking.
Benitez has spoken about what he expects from talks with Mike Ashley too.
We will have all the latest inside the Magpies camp - including transfer and takeover news surrounding United.
Join the Chronicle NUFC team for all the latest from St James' Park throughout the day.
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A Saudi-led coalition says rebels in Yemen have fired a missile at an Emirati ship, causing no damage but wounding one sailor.
A statement early Thursday carried by the state-run Saudi Press Agency said rebels fired on the ship as it left Mokha, a strategic Red Sea port.
Saudi-led forces began their war in Yemen in March 2015, battling Shiite rebels known as Houthis who hold the capital, Sanaa, with their allies.
Emirati ships have been targeted before in the conflict. The attack Wednesday also comes after an international naval coalition said it would increase its patrols of waters off Yemen over concerns about attacks on ships there.
The Gulf of Aden and Bab el-Mandeb off Yemen are two crucial areas for shippers transiting the Suez Canal.
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MADISON -- Lt. Governor Rebecca Kleefisch and officials with the Department of Workforce Development on Tuesday, February 14th awarded a $200,000 grant to "Word of Hope Ministries."
The grant was made through Wisconsin Fast Forward, which helps provide worker training that isn't readily available through existing education or training providers.
The state is investing $4.5 million to strengthen workforce and economic development opportunities in Milwaukee.
Those with Word of Hope Ministries said the grant means a lot.
"This grant represents to us, hope. The hope that persons can not only get jobs, but jobs that will provide livable wages and sustain them in this community and to help to get that word out, so that other organizations and companies as well can latch on to this," Bishop CH McClelland, president of Word of Hope Ministries said.
To date, the Department of Workforce Development has awarded more than $18 million in Wisconsin Fast Forward grants.
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20 years after Princess Diana died in a car crash in Paris, her youngest son recalled the toll it took on him, and how his brother pushed him to get help.
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Make no mistake, the bulk of those efforts comes from the right. At the University of North Carolina, for example, the politically appointed Board of Governors last year banned litigation by the law school’s Center for Civil Rights, which had a tradition of bringing lawsuits on behalf of low-income minority communities—think of it as teaching students well by doing good. The board fired the center’s director, who was described by one board member as “a political hack who has abused university resources for years to further his liberal political agenda.”
By Colin Yeo, University of Western Australia
The new mummy film is the latest foray into "shared universes", the seemingly critic-proof movie juggernauts that have come to dominate our cinemas, writes Colin Yeo.
Katie Holmes, Jennifer Morrison and Suki Waterhouse strike a pose while hitting the carpet at Chanel’s 2018 Tribeca Film Festival Artists Dinner held at Balthazar on Monday (April 23) in New York City.
The three ladies were joined by Emily Mortimer and her husband Alessandro Nivola, Cobie Smulders, Bel Powley, Sasha Lane, Jemima Kirke, Justin Bartha, La La Anthony, Lenny Kravitz, Robert De Niro and Harvey Keitel at the event honoring the artists who have contributed original artwork to the award-winning filmmakers.
Also in attendance at the event was Kenya Kinski-Jones, Ella Purnell, Kristine Froseth, Anna Ewers, Nathalie Love, Soo Joo Park, Julia Goldani Telles, Harley Viera-Newton, Leigh Lezark and Selah Marley.
FYI: All guests were dressed in Chanel.
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NORTH ROYALTON, Ohio-- The man suspected in the murders of a North Royalton woman and her two adult daughters is now facing charges.
George C. Brinkman was charged with three counts of aggravated murder, three counts of kidnapping and one count of tampering with evidence, North Royalton police said on Wednesday. He is set to appear in court Thursday morning.
Suzanne Taylor, 45; Taylor Pifer, 21; and Kylie Pifer, 18, were found dead inside their home on Ridge Road in North Royalton on Sunday.
A warrant was also been issued for Brinkman in the deaths of a Lake Township couple, the Stark County Sheriff's Office said. Officers discovered the bodies of Rogell John, 71, and Roberta John, 64, on Monday.
Brinkman was arrested following a lengthy standoff with police on Valley Forge Drive in Brunswick early Tuesday morning.
Continuing coverage on this story here
Tea And Bread: Nollywood Producer Recreates Aki And Pawpaw; Maybe Sued
A Nollywood producer has recreated the industry big movie -Aki and Pawpaw, in Tea and Bread. According to those who has seen the movie, the movie is said to be everything the same with the popular Aki and Pawpaw movie except for the actors. Industry observers have faulted the Enugu based producer for carrying out …
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Emmanuel Ramirez, throwing a pitch against the Everett AquaSox during the 2016 season, will be the Opening Day starter for the Tri-City Dust Devils for the second straight season. Sarah Gordon Herald file
This 16-year-old’s suicide letters are a cry for help and a national call for change
Protestors take part in the "Tax March" calling on US President Donald Trump to release his tax records on April 15, 2017 in New York Thousands of protesters gathered Saturday, April 15, 2017 in cities across the United States to pressure President Donald Trump to release his tax returns, a move of transparency he has refused to make. After tweeting his best wishes for Easter, Trump sent two tweets suggesting that the election was a referendum on his tax returns, one that he won.
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March 19 (Reuters) - Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises Inc :
* B&W COMMENCES RIGHTS OFFERING
* BABCOCK & WILCOX ENTERPRISES - OFFERING OF ‍1.4 SHARES FOR EACH COMMON SHARE HELD ON MARCH 15, AT PRICE OF $3 PER SHARE​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Coronation Street has seen a large amount of changes already this year, with the addition of a Costa Coffee and a Co-Op in Weatherfield.
Despite Coronation Street bosses promising that the fan favourite local businesses Roy’s Rolls and Dev’s corner shop will not be hurt by the chains, residents of the Street are already feeling the financial burn.
The first of last night’s Corrie episodes saw Sinead Tinker (Katie McGlynn) oddly requesting a fly-swatter at Dev's (Jimmi Harkishin) corner shop.
Though initially unable to procure one, Sinead insisted he look in the back room of the shop.
FILE - This July 15, 2013, file photo, shows a sign for Wall Street outside the New York Stock Exchange. The U.S. stock market opens at 9:30 a.m. EDT on Monday, March 19, 2018. Mark Lennihan, File AP Photo
Have your say about your favorite 2017 games ~
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It’s time to get your votes in for the Readers’ Choice Awards for game-year 2017. Yes, we know we’re running about 2 months late on this. But hey, we’re not nearly as far behind as the Charlies!
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Maybe ISIS wasn’t lying.
Via Daily Caller:
A former FBI profiler raised questions about the Las Vegas mass shooter Stephen Paddock’s travels on CNN Friday.
CNN host Brooke Baldwin asked, “We have this just in. Sources telling CNN the gunman took 20 cruises, many of them to foreign ports in Europe and the Middle East. So investigators are trying to put a profile together. Is that of significance to you?”
Former FBI profiler Mary Ellen O’Toole said, “It is because it gives us a lot more insights into what his behavior was like on those cruises. What was he doing? Was he also involved in doing surveillance of other locations internationally? Was he traveling with other people? If so, who are they?
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Sheyi Emmanuel Adebayor has always wanted to make a private road. The time is now.
The former Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur star shared his delight in executing the project he has wanted for some time now. The Instagram post which has had plaudits for Adebayor’s intent and good works.
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Sheyi Emmanuel Adebayor posted the video with the caption:
“I have always wanted to have my private road. Today I am able to put the project together. Here I am dancing on my private road leading to my house some. If you want something in life, believe in it and most importantly fight for it. How should I name this road guys? Any suggestions?”
Adebayor has played for a host of clubs during his career as a footballer, captaining Togo at the national level.
Pacific Investment Management Co. named a pair of veteran executives as co-chief operating officers to replace retiring President Jay Jacobs on Tuesday, the biggest reorganization since Chief Executive Officer Emmanuel "Manny" Roman joined the money manager in November.
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Last Thursday, veteran film critic- author Bhawana Somaaya was presented the Padma Shri awards by President Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhawan in New Delhi. Bhawana Somaaya was conferred with the Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian award.For over three decades, Bhawana Somaaya has been a film critic and has contributed columns to various publications like the Pioneer, Sunday Observer, The Hindu and the Hindustan Times.
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Brandon Saad made his Blackhawks return a memorable one, with a season-opening hat trick that delighted the 21,705 fans. It was a night filled with emotion, Brian Bickell got to skate one last time in uniform for the home crowd, the Hawks took on the 2-time defending Pittsburgh Penguins and looked like they were the ones that hoisted the Stanley Cup last year. 5 first period goals set the tone in the Blackhawks 10-1 victory including one from another returning Blackhawk favorite Patrick Sharp! That hat trick on opening night is the first since Bobby Hull in 1965.
Complete coverage from ABC-7 Chicago here
Well, that didn’t take long.
Mere hours after Gary Kubiak announced that he was stepping down as head coach, multiple reports surfaced on Monday that the Denver Broncos have requested permission from the Atlanta Falcons to interview Kyle Shanahan for the vacancy.
Shanahan has spent the last two seasons as offensive coordinator for the Falcons, and has been instrumental in their offensive resurgence in the current campaign. He also has experience as an offensive coordinator under both Kubiak and his father Mike Shanahan.
Mike Shanahan was head coach when Denver captured their first two Super Bowl titles. The quarterback on those teams? Current Broncos general manager John Elway. Could another Elway/Shanahan connection bring similar success? Definitely a question worth pondering for Broncos brass.
Maine game wardens are searching for three missing boaters whose vessel capsized Tuesday afternoon on Square Lake in Aroostook County.
Four people were in a boat when it flipped in windy conditions, game wardens said.
The four occupants clung to the craft until dark. Only one was wearing a life jacket and made it to shore alive, according to a statement from the Maine Warden Service.
The other three are missing and presumed to be in the water.
Warden service divers are searching the lake and an airplane is surveying the water from overhead.
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Georgia defensive lineman Jonathan Ledbetter goes through a drill with position coach Tray Scott. John Paul Van Wert Georgia Sports Communications
With thousands of miles of sleigh seat time coming up, not to mention millions of cookies, Santa needs to make sure he’s in shape for the venture ahead. And if you happen to be riding down Ocean Boulevard in Myrtle Beach early in the morning, you just might find out how he prepares for that long winter’s night.
April 28 Bayern Munich have activated a clause to make winger Kingsley Coman's transfer from Juventus permanent at the end of the season, the German club said in a statement.
The 20-year-old France international, who joined Bayern on a two-year loan deal in 2015, will sign a contract until 2020.
"He is a player with huge potential," Bayern CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge said. "We're convinced that he will be of great help to us in the coming years.
"He is a very young player who already plays regularly for the French national team and who has gathered experience at the European Championship."
Coman, a former Paris St Germain player, has scored eight goals in 58 games for Bayern. (Reporting by Hardik Vyas in Bengaluru; Editing by Amlan Chakraborty)
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode (right), delivering his speech during the presentation of the Y2018 Budget Estimates to the House, at the Assembly Complex, Alausa, Ikeja, on Monday, December 11, 2017. With him are Speaker, Lagos House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa (left behind) and the Clerk of the House, Mr. Azeez Sanni (2nd left)
TORONTO — Corus Entertainment Inc. says it and Bell Media Inc. have agreed to end a deal on two Quebec specialty television channels after the proposed sale was blocked by the Commissioner of Competition.
Corus said on Monday it was reviewing the commissioner's rejection of the deal to sell French-language channels Historia and Series+ to Bell.
When the companies announced the sale in October 2017, they valued the transaction at about $200 million.
In addition to Competition Act approval, the deal had required approval from the CRTC.
Ramos expects to miss Sevilla clash
Sergio Ramos says he does not expect to be fit for the first leg of Real Madrid's Copa del Rey tie with Sevilla at the Santiago Bernabeu.
The club captain is struggling with a muscle problem picked up during the Club World Cup last month and trained separately to the first team on Monday.
The centre-back confirmed at a charity event that he will not be available for the first meeting with Jorge Sampaoli's side in their last-16 encounter on Wednesday.
"I won't be able to play in the first game," he told the media.
Nacho is expected to deputise for Ramos at the heart of Zinedine Zidane's defence as they look to begin 2017 in winning fashion.
Ramos could also be rested for the league meeting with Granada on Saturday but it is hoped he wil be fit for the second leg against Sevilla on January 12.
This week Dr. Greg Davis talks with Phil Bernard, associate professor of pediatrics and critical care and medical director of information technology at UK Healthcare. Dr. Bernard is a strong advocate of the Open Notes Movement which allows patients to access their healthcare records at anytime.
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Bridge repair fast-tracked after plow tire goes through deck
PUTNEY, Vt. (AP) — A bridge that was supposed to be repaired this summer in Putney is getting fixed ahead of schedule after a plow truck's tire went through a wooden plank.
The Brattleboro Reformer reports that the bridge on Old Stage road will be repaired Monday.
Only three homes lay beyond the bridge, and it is categorized as low priority by the state because it doesn't see much traffic. But for some residents, it's the only way home.
Officials say after the plow truck got stuck April 16, the town put steel plates on the bridge as a temporary fix. The wooden deck was last replaced in 2013.
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Apr 17 – Edmonton Oilers anthem singer Robert Clark said he had goosebumps as he stood amongst 18,000 fellow hockey fans to sing O Canada during Game 1 of the NHL playoffs.
The Indian rupee opened lower 5 paise at 65.22 per dollar on Tuesday versus 65.17 yesterday.
Bhaskar Panda of HDFC Bank said, "The dollar index is consolidating around 89.85 levels ahead of the Fed meeting and a tariff war. The USD-INR pair is consolidating around 65 pivot. I expect a little higher range between 65.10-65.30 for the day."
He further added, "The 10-year Indian benchmark bond yield has started looking up after touching lows recently. I expect a range play within 7.58-7.65 percent for the day."
The dollar held steady recovering a tad from overnight lows ahead of the Federal Reserve meeting.
Meanwhile, the euro strengthened following news that the European Central Bank was steadily focusing more on discussion on future interest rates.
The Crew 2 Lets You Switch Vehicles On The Fly - New Gameplay E3 2017
Ubisoft came buy to talk about the changes they have made to the Crew 2, the main thing being that you can freely swap between car, boat, and plane modes of travel instantly.
March 30 PTC Inc:
* PTC Inc - on march 24, 2017, PTC Inc. Entered into amendment no. 5 to credit agreement dated as of November 4, 2015 - sec filing
* PTC Inc - amendment reduces revolving loan commitment under credit agreement to $600 million from $900 million
* PTC Inc - giving effect to amendment, co could have borrowed $230 million under credit agreement as of beginning of q2 that ends April 1, 2017
* PTC Inc - amendment reduces foreign currency borrowing sublimit to $350 million from $500 million Source text (bit.ly/2nkHOAE) Further company coverage:
Jackson Mill CLO Ltd. -- Moody's assigns ratings to six classes of CLO refinancing notes issued by Jackson Mill CLO Ltd.
Yesterday on The Morning Mix, Lauren Kelly revealed in High School Notes that she had a hard time getting to her first concert. It was Third Eye Blind at The Woodlands! It got us thinking about which concert we went to for the first time WITHOUT mom or dad.
For Geoff, it was Green Day. The concert ended up cutting short because a full scale riot broke out which required the police to disperse the crowd.
For Sarah, it was Boyz II Men. Of course, Sarah’s mom was hovering in the parking lot during the whole show. But at least she wasn’t inside!
What was your first concert without the parents?
Lauren Conrad is already making good on her New Year’s resolution.
“The Hills” star-turned-lifestyle maven vowed to bring more joy into her life this year, and it turns out she’s got a little bundle coming soon. Conrad, 30, announced she’s expecting her first child with husband William Tell on Instagram. “Happy New Year! I have a feeling 2017 is going to be the best year yet,” the mom-to-be posted along with a picture of her sonogram.
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Conrad and singer-turned-lawyer Tell, 36, were married in a private ceremony in 2014. When asked about getting hitched by US Weekly, she said, “For us it makes you officially family, which is really great, but as far as our relationship, we were really committed before so it didn't change a ton.” Already feeling like family is a great first step to parenthood, so congrats to the happy couple!
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Arizona Cardinals tight end Jermaine Gresham played the role of the Good Samaritan for a fellow passenger on Wednesday.
Arizona PBS broadcast reporter Delilah Cassidy‏ shared her story on Twitter:
Gresham, 29, caught 33 passes for 322 yards and two scores last season for the Cardinals. And to borrow from basketball, now he can add an assist to his stat line, too.
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Guardian:The administration official sad: "Right now H-1B visas are awarded by random lottery and many of you will be surprised to know that about 80% of H-1B workers are paid less than the median wage in their fields. Only 5% to 6%, depending on the year, of H-1B workers command the highest wage tier recognized by the Department of Labor. [...] If you change that current system that awards visas randomly, without regard for skill or wage, to a skills-based awarding, it makes it extremely difficult to use the visa to replace or undercut American workers [...] It's a very elegant way of solving very systemic problems in the H-1B guest worker visa."
(ABC NEWS)-Tina Turner’s eldest son, Craig Turner, has died, ABC News confirmed.
The Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office confirmed to ABC News that Craig Turner was pronounced dead of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound at 12:38 p.m. PT on Tuesday at his home in Studio City, California.
He was 59 years old.
Craig Turner was Tina Turner’s only child with Kings of Rhythm saxophonist Raymond Hill. He was later adopted by the 78-year-old singer’s first husband, Ike Turner.
A representative for Tina Turner did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) - A Pennsylvania man who repeatedly stabbed a woman in an Atlantic City casino parking garage last year has pleaded guilty to attempted murder.
David Legette entered his plea Tuesday as part of a deal with Atlantic County prosecutors. The 54-year-old Bristol Township man faces a 16-year state prison term when he's sentenced July 20.
Authorities say the victim had an active restraining order against Legette when the attack occurred July 2. Prosecutors say Legette stabbed her 19 times, then locked the car doors so she couldn't escape.
As Legette drove in nearby Ventnor, the woman reached out of the window and opened the door from the outside. She then rolled herself out of the car and landed in the middle of the road as Legette drove off. She survived the ordeal.
Gia Burns was born at 12:29 a.m. at Hartford Hospital on New Year's Day.
Hartford Hospital welcomed its first baby of the new year at 12:29 a.m. Sunday.
Baby Gia Burns was born of Angela and Michael Burns from Southington. She weighed in at seven pounds, 14 ounces.
Gia baby is the couple's first child, born just minutes after her parents' first wedding anniversary on Dec. 31, 2016.
Congratulations to mom and dad and a happy birthday to Gia!
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Yes we know there will be re-runs but STILLLLLL
Zendaya has officially graduated from her role as K.C. Cooper, now that the character has flipped the tassel on her cap and is onto a new adventure after the series finale of the hit Disney show.
But it's not just the end of K.C. Undercover, which Zendaya has been starring in since its first episode aired in 2015: It's the end of her Disney Channel career, too, and the triple-threat offered a fond farewell via social media shortly following the airing of the final episode.
The Greatest Showman star apparently received enough "NOOOO!"-es to prompt a casual reminder that re-runs are very much a thing, so K.C. fans can at least console themselves by reliving their favorite moments when they occasionally air.
Still: As Zendaya's star continues to rise, it's a poignant moment as she "continues to grow" into the tons of incredible projects she has before her. Congrats on the closing of this chapter, Z! Onto the next!
Right now, it's unclear how the derailment happened.
Crews continued working Monday to rerail eight CSX train cars that went off the tracks near Crozet on Sunday.
According to Albemarle County police the derailment occurred around 3:30 p.m. Sunday on the tracks along Greenwood Station Road.
As of noon on Monday, the 220-car train had a four car gap. Two cars were back on the tracks but the remaining four will involve the use of a crane to rerail.
Buckingham Branch Railroad Crews add that there were no fatalities or injuries.
Right now there is no word of how this derailment happened.
A crowd gathers in front of the store that sold the winning $447.8 million Powerball ticket in Menifee, Monday. Lottery officials say they still don't know who bought the winning $447.8 million Powerball jackpot ticket from the Southern California liquor store and encouraged the holder to seek sound financial and legal advice.
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A dozen states, Puerto Rico, at least 80 mayors and more than 100 businesses will submit a plan to the United Nations showing how they will collectively reduce their global warming pollution in reaction to President Trump's decision to withdraw from the Paris climate agreement, the 2015 landmark international accord aimed at combating global warming. The U.S. Climate Alliance, which will keep its membership rolls open, also serves as a network for members to share best practices for addressing climate change.
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This fence does not, in fact, belong to Donald Trump. (Submitted)
The fence does not belong to Donald Trump. It belongs to Deryke Rosten and he’s not thrilled to have to clean it up.
“The graffiti problem is getting worse,” he said. “Look what they did to my brand new fence!”
Rosten lives off Lakes Road and went outside recently to find “This fence belongs to Donald Trump” spray painted across five panels of his otherwise spotless new structure.
It’s an issue that is ongoing and needs addressing, Rosten said.
“We saw ‘Trump’ on a neighbour’s fence last year and if you drive around you see it on other fences too,” he said. “Always ‘Trump’.”
The tag isn’t unique to the Lakes Road region either. It’s been popping up all over greater Duncan.
Rosten called the police to report the vandalism.
This year, the city's spraying areas will be designated in areas measuring 30 square miles. Between the hours of 9 p.m. on Friday to 5 a.m. Saturday, sprayers will be dispatched to Area 2. Area 2 encompasses the streets of Variah east to Royall and Elm streets.
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Feb 13 Neulion Inc:
* NEULION ANNOUNCES NEW CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
* NEULION- TIM ALAVATHIL IS TAKING ON ROLE OF CFO, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, REPLACING TREVOR RENFIELD, WHO TODAY RESIGNED FROM POSITION Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
March 28Shenzhen Sunwin Intelligent Co Ltd :
* Says net profit for FY 2017 Q1 to increase by 140 percent to 170 percent, or to be 15.2 million yuan to 17.1 million yuan, compared to net profit of FY 2016 Q1 (6.3 million yuan)
* Says increased revenue, government subsidy, contract income as main reasons for the forecast
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/go2NE2
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
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When a severely abused bit pull turned up at one woman’s front door, what she saw infuriated her. The animal was so beaten and bruised that she feared the dog wouldn’t last the night. So, with nowhere else to vent her frustrations, she posted a scathing letter to the animal’s owner online.
Christina Willis comes from the city of Nashville in Tennessee. There, she works as a receptionist at a veterinary clinic. As a result, she often sees animals in varying stages of ill health.
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So, when a lone pit bull wandered up to her home’s front door one day, a roommate called upon her for help. And when Willis set eyes on the poor pup, she immediately knew something was wrong. So, she decided to take a closer look.
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Italians will eventually abandon the euro currency if their standard of living does not improve, according to the head of Germany’s Ifo economic institute.
“The standard of living in Italy is at the same level as in 2000. If that does not change, the Italians will at some stage say: ‘We don’t want this euro zone any more’,” Ifo chief Clemens Fuest told the German daily Tagesspiegel.
According to the Reuters news agency, he also said that if Germany’s parliament were to approve a European rescue program for Italy, it would impose on German taxpayers risks “the size of which it does not know and cannot control”. He said German lawmakers should not agree to do this.
Italy is not seeking such a rescue programme. The government in Rome is focusing on underwriting the stability of its banking sector, starting with a bailout of Monte deiPaschi di Siena, reported Reuters.
By Jamey Keaten
Associated Press
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Santos will invest more than $400 million in its Arcadia gas development in Queensland’s Bowen Basin to boost its Gladstone LNG project.
The $400 million investment is in addition to the nearly $1 billion Santos said in February it would spend to develop new gas fields in the Surat and Bowen basins to provide additional gas for GLNG.
The Arcadia gas project will supply gas to the Gladstone LNG processing facility. Photo: ROBERT GARVEY
“This initial phase of the Arcadia development will at its peak deliver in excess of 75 terrajoules a day to the gas supply for the GLNG project. This is great news for both the domestic gas market and our LNG exports,” Santos chief executive Kevin Gallagher said.
It is forecast to start production late next year and produce around 27 petajoules of gas by 2022.
"If you want to put downward pressure on gas prices, reducing the cost of supply is a good place to start," Mr Gallagher said.
An anti-Kremlin journalist who reportedly had been shot and killed outside his apartment in Kiev showed up at a news conference in Ukraine after officials said they faked his death to catch the people trying to kill him, according to a report on Wednesday.
Arkady Babchenko appeared at the news conference called by the head of the Ukrainian Security Service to thank everyone who was mourning his death, the Associated Press reported.
The national police said Babchenko, 41, who fled Russia last year, was shot a number of times in the back and was found by his wife.
Babchenko, known as one of Russia’s best war reporters, spoke about having to leave the country because of threats that he and his family would be harmed.
This report previously appeared at NYPost.com.
Several leading community groups filed a class-action lawsuit against the city of Chicago Wednesday in a bid to bypass or even scuttle a draft agreement between the city and the U.S. Department of Justice that seeks to reform the nation's second largest police force without federal court oversight. The more than 100-page lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court in Chicago argues that an overhaul of Chicago's 12,000-officer force in the wake of a damning civil rights report in January can't work without the intense scrutiny of a court-appointed monitor answerable to a judge.
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It's tempting to see the book in the context of his more recent works, books collecting photographs chronicling destruction by natural disaster, most notably in Sri Lanka, New Orleans and Haiti. Many of the sites of Jewish faith in the Caribbean reflect the crumbling state of the faith in the region, with synagogues faltering on the edge of ruin or in an state of collapse, the result of dwindling congregations as the Jewish faithful move on from once prosperous regions that flourished through trade.
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FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — Water managers will once again manually measure California’s snowpack, saying the state is on track for one of the wettest winters on record after five years of drought.
The California Department of Water Resources will do the survey Wednesday in the Sierra Nevada.
The snowpack is vital because it provides one-third of the state’s water to homes and farms when it melts.
On Tuesday, electronic monitors showed the snowpack was at 186 percent of normal for this time of year.
Doug Carlson of the state Department of Water Resources says the winter’s historic snow and rainfall has not been seen in California for decades.
It’s also good for skiers because resorts are extending their seasons.
Mammoth Mountain’s Lauren Burke says slopes there should be open for skiers celebrating Independence Day.
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Chad Ochocinco says he wants to go to the next white supremacist rally -- and give out hugs to all of the neo-nazis and racists until they feel the love. The ex-NFL star was out in…
April 28 LPKF Laser & Electronics AG:
* Said on Thursday received further major orders from solar industry
* Orders with a total value of approx. 10 million euros ($10.86 million)
* Orders will be reported mainly in the revenue of the year 2018
* Confidentiality has been agreed with the client about the specific details of the orders Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9206 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
US playwright Mary Laws’s Blueberry Toast is a stylised, parodic version of all those tense-family-drama plays that takes frustrated suburban housewife to Tarantino-esque, cartoonishly violent ends. Director Steve Marmion offers a take that sits somewhere between Fifties pastel pastiche and the present day – slightly uneasily, it turns out.
A passive-aggressive stand-off develops between Barb – a perma-smiling Gala Gordon – and Walt (Gareth David-Lloyd doing his best Chris Pratt, American buffoon impression). He’s refusing to eat the blueberry toast she’s made him. But it’s really not about the toast.
They’re the pretty picture of apple-pie America – all false brightness, every utterance ending in “dear”. Expect he’s a very bad apple, rotten to the core. An avowed anti-feminist, he’s having a poorly concealed affair, and gaslights Barb, calling her stupid and inferior. Soon, she finds her fingers twitching towards the knife block.
With more than 180 crashes on Edmonton streets, police warned motorists Friday to be prepared.
Roads are deteriorating with five centimetres of snow expected on Friday, said Environment Canada.
Between 6 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Friday, there were 14 injury collisions, 18 hit-and-run collisions and 151 property damage collisions.
With windchills making the temperature feel like -30 C, police are asking motorists to drive to the road conditions and to keep an emergency winter kit and spare blanket in the vehicle.
Meanwhile, RCMP in Grande Prairie was asking motorists to avoid unnecessary travel, particularly on Highway 40 south of Grande Prairie, which is in “very poor condition,” Mounties said on Friday afternoon.
More inspired ball tonight from the good guys. Here are the Dick Van Dyke Appliance World WOW Plays of the Game.
Hill coast to coast...
Two big threes late...
And Hill again...
Tough one Saturday...see you then.
-Tim
President Barack Obama issued an order Tuesday indefinitely closing off the vast majority of U.S. Arctic offshore waters to oil and gas leasing. The Obama administration's announcement came in conjunction with an announcement by the Canadian government that it would bar oil and gas licensing for all offshore Arctic waters there, though the Canadian decision will be reviewed every five years.
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A cyclist who knocked down a pedestrian on a busy London street, later blamed his victim saying people have "zero respect" for those riding bikes, a court has heard.
Charlie Alliston, who was aged 18 at the time of the accident, was said to be going nearly 20 mph, when he ploughed into mother-of-two, Kim Briggs, 44, as she crossed the road during her lunch hour February 12 last year.
Mr Alliston had been riding a fixed wheel track bicycle with no front brake, which is illegal on British roads.
He allegedly shouted to her to "get out of the way" twice before their heads smashed together.
Mrs Briggs, an HR consultant suffered "catastrophic" brain injuries including two skull fractures
and died a week later.
On this episode of Tips for Healthy Living, Holly Stinson visited with Cici Schoenberger in the studio. Cici is the Behavioral Health Lead at Sunshine Community Health Clinic. Treatment options for opioid use disorder are discussed as well as the challenges faced in recovery.
LAKE WACCAMAW, NC (WWAY) — Two days after water to the town was shut off for a short time because of a broken water main, the Town of Lake Waccamaw says things are back to normal.
According to a release from the town, lab analysis of water samples yesterday show the water is safe to drink. Residents no longer need to boil their water. The town has also rescinded a system pressure advisory.
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The town had told residents water would be shut off for about six hours starting at noon Monday as crews fixed the water main break on Chaunceytown Road. It wound up taking crews longer than expected to get to the broken pipe. When they did, the water only had to be turned off for about an hour late Monday night.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Attorney: Ex-'Glee' star Mark Salling, who had been awaiting sentencing on child porn charges, dies in Los Angeles area.
Northern Lakes College hosted its annual Open House Road Show with a stop at its Grouard campus May 17. A free barbecue was served to visitors, who were also given tours of the facilities and information about training and education opportunities. Open houses were hosted in communities in the NLC service region. Previously, an open house was also held in Driftpile on April 26. Upcoming events are scheduled for June 6 in Atikameg at 11:30 a.m., in Gift Lake at 3 p.m., and in Peavine on June 14 at 11:30 a.m.
With Manchester United 2-1 down and chasing the game, Herrera went down in the box after a challenge from Otamendi.
But instead of giving United a penalty, Oliver blew his whistle, awarded a free-kick to City and booked Herrera for simulation.
After the match, United boss Jose Mourinho fumed at the decision claiming Oliver made the wrong call and Herrera has backed his manager saying he was fouled and should have been awarded a penalty.
He told ESPN: ”I think the penalty is amazing.
Once soft on Russia and hard on China, President Donald Trump rapidly reversed course in the last weeks, concluding there's more business to be done with Beijing than with Moscow. Trump's evolving views on those two world powers have brought the U.S. back into alignment with former President Barack Obama 's pattern of "great power" politics.
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A free beginning genealogy class is scheduled for Saturday, June 2, from 10-11 a.m., at the Sno-Isle Genealogical Research Library, 19827 Poplar Way, Heritage Park, Lynnwood.
This class is offered on a drop-in basis the first Saturday of every month. For more information, call 425-775-6267 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday.
This is the daily chart of USDINR pair, during the day the pair was consolidating in the range of after opening at 64.57 and made a low of 64.38 and was trading side wise after taking support of 64.38,the pair has been taken support near 64.15 spot levels with a doji kind of pattern signifying in indecision, the pair on spot basis has been consolidating in the range of 64.15-64.82 levels for past weeks with RSI remaining oversold at 32.83, today likely to consolidate in today’s session.
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Man Utd news: Alexis Sanchez and Romelu Lukaku could have new positions
Manchester United look set to be without Fellaini for the next two weeks at least after the Belgium international limped out of their 2-0 defeat to Tottenham on Wednesday.
Sanchez and Lukaku started - and finished - that game but both players produced dire displays in the hostile environment of Wembley stadium.
And the Manchester Evening News say Lukaku could now be demoted to the Manchester United bench in Fellaini’s absence, with Sanchez leading the line instead.
The Chile star blossomed in that position for Arsenal last term, hitting 30 goals across all competitions.
Sanchez was often been utilised on the left during his time with the Gunners yet Anthony Martial’s form means the Frenchman is likely to be dropped.
April 3 Community Healthcare Trust Inc
* Community Healthcare Trust - on March 31, through operating partnership entered two separate interest rate swap agreements
* Community Healthcare Trust - agreements to fix interest rates on 7,5-year term loans, included in its second amended and restated credit agreement
* Community Healthcare Trust - each of swaps have notional amounts of $30.0 million, fixed LIBOR at 4.147% for 5-year term loan, 4.535% for 7-year term loan Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Rascal Flatts continues to roll out instant dowload tracks ahead of the May 19 release of their album, Back to Us, and nobody is more excited about the latest one than Dan + S...
Cancer survivors walk together in the first lap to start the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life of Bradenton, Fla. Indian Land will host its first Relay for Life on March 24, from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., at Indian Land High School’s football stadium. gjefferies@bradenton.com Bradenton Herald file photo
Featherweight Champ Max Holloway Out of UFC 222 Due to Injury
UFC 222 needs a new main event.
Featherweight champion Max Holloway has been forced out of his upcoming fight with Frankie Edgar due to injury.
Sources close to the fight confirmed the news on Saturday. UFC officials have not made any announcement regarding the event.
There’s no word yet on the severity of Holloway’s injury, but his fight with Edgar did come together rather quickly after the UFC needed a main event to fill the upcoming pay-per-view card on March 3 in Las Vegas.
Holloway just fought in December when he defeated former champion Jose Aldo by third round TKO in his first title defense as champion.
It’s an unfortunate twist after Edgar was forced out of the fight with Holloway at UFC 218 after he suffered a broken orbital bone in training.
Now it’s Holloway who is dealing with an injury forcing him out of the upcoming bout on March 3.
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There's an extra bonus to marriage for melanoma patients: They tend to be diagnosed in earlier, more treatable stages than patients who are unmarried, widowed or divorced, a new study says.
The recent reassuring words of the Chancellor and the Trade Secretary do not detract from the fact that Project Fear is still going strong. The summer of scaremongering by Remainers, trying to obstruct Britain's exit from the European Union, includes the pretence that we must pay a colossal £36bn 'divorce bill' to break the deadlock in negotiations.
Our own civil servants have been pushing for this payment, raising the suspicion that the same senior Whitehall officials who campaigned hard against Brexit last year are now trying to derail the talks and scare the government into an undemocratic U-turn.
The plain fact is Britain is under no legal obligation at all to pay anything to the EU and, if we do come to a financial arrangement, it should be a straightforward business transaction.
The whole idea that Brexit involves a "divorce" is a highly dodgy metaphor. We're not married to our neighbours...
By PAT EATON-ROBB
Associated Press
CHESHIRE, Conn. (AP) - Officials from across the nation are checking out a Connecticut prison program that can serve as a model for treating young adult offenders.
Connecticut prison officials are showing off the TRUE Unit on Wednesday at the Cheshire Correctional Institution. It houses 18- to 25-year-old inmates along with older mentors, some of whom are serving life sentences.
The unit is based on a prison in Germany and focuses on education, family and skill development. Correction Commissioner Scott Semple says the idea is to create an environment that supports inmates whose brains are still developing.
The unit had been scaled back from a planned prison for young adults due to budget cuts. It has been open for about a year and will soon expand to the state's prison for women.
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Smith-Schuster's suspension was lifted Monday, according to the league's official transaction log.
Smith-Schuster has officially satisfied the one-game suspension he received for his hard hit on Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict in Week 13. The rookie can now look forward to a highly-anticipated matchup with the Patriots on Sunday.
At an event, ace was answering questions posed by (CAs) on his investment philosophy. Some questions centred on the reasons for the success of his strategy.
A young CA asked Jhunjhunwala whether he had made any big mistakes in the stock market, to which the billionaire said he had, in fact, made a number of mistakes. “You make a lot of mistakes but in the end you have to come back to the stock market; where else you will go,” he said.
April 28 Sichuan Jiuyuan Yinhai Software Co Ltd :
* Sees net profit for H1 2017 to increase by 10 percent to 40 percent, or to be 30.1 million yuan to 38.4 million yuan, compared to net profit of the same period in 2016 (27.4 million yuan)
* Comments that increased sales of main business is the main reason for the forecast
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/ASJZQ2
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
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A 24-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of trespass at Buckingham Palace.
Police said the man had stepped over a low perimeter fence and was trying to climb an outer wall on Sunday evening.
He was not found to be carrying a weapon and the incident is not being treated as terrorist related. He has been released on conditional bail.
He was also held on suspicion of being in possession of a controlled substance but faces no further action over this.
If you’re heading to a dinner or party over the holidays, Erin Nadler of Better Styled has some great ideas so you don’t go empty-handed.
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Holvey said on the show that when she competed in the Miss America pageant in 2006, Trump allegedly "lined all of us up" for what she thought would be a "meet and greet" with the everyone competing. "It was not. It was 'Hi,' just looking me over like I was just a piece of meat. I was not a human being. I didn't have a brain, I didn't have a personality," she said on the show Monday. "I was just simply there for his pleasure. It left me feeling very gross, very dirty."
Holvey also claims that Trump came backstage on finals night where the contestants were just wearing robes and was allegedly "eyeing" the contestants.
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Today will be the coldest day of the week. High temperatures won't make it out of the 30s and wind chills will stay around freezing through the afternoon. However, the cooler temperatures will be accompanied with plentiful sunshine!
Temperatures are on their way UP over the next several days. We'll be back in the 60s starting Friday and that will last through the weekend!
The weekend forecast looks more like an April forecast. Enjoy it!
We don't have ANY rain in the forecast until next Tuesday. It would be a good time to get a car wash this week.
Temperatures stay unseasonably warm through the first half of next week.
Cold, cold, cold this last week. Now it is getting wet. Just love Oklahoma and its sneaky way of keeping us all confused. We are that way to start with, just saying! We didn’t have very many people come in this week, guess it was too cold. I don’t blame you, but we did get a lot done. We have started painting the inside of our store. The hardest part is moving things to get to the walls. It is going to be great and hopefully will get it done by Old Settlers week.
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Perryman is expected to miss 4-6 weeks due to an ankle injury, ESPN's Eric D. Williams reports.
Perryman injured his left ankle in the first quarter during Sunday's blowout loss to the Seahawks and was taken to the locker room via cart. He returned to the sidelines later in the contest wearing a walking boot and using crutches and is expected to undergo an MRI early this week. With Perryman out, Jatavis Brown is expected to take over as the starting middle linebacker, with Korey Toomer slotting in as the opposite inside linebacker.
At least 11 people were killed and several others injured following a vehicular accident in the south of the country on the weekend.
The Directorate of Civil Protection (DPC) said the accident occurred in the department of Cavaillon, killing 11 and injuring 15.
The DPC said that exact circumstances of the accident are unknown .
And the police also reported that on Saturday night, three boys aged between 12 and 14 were killed after they were struck by lightning while playing football. Four others were also wounded.
“The injured were taken care by the health center nearby and one of them had to be transferred to the University Hospital of Mirebalais,” the authorities added.
RCMP are looking for Joey Pashe, 28, from Portage la Prairie. (RCMP/Submitted)
RCMP are searching for a 28-year-old man after another man showed up to a hospital in Portage la Prairie with a stab wound,.
Two men got into a fight at a home on Tupper Street N., on Sunday evening, police said, and a 25-year-old man was stabbed. He is still in hospital in stable condition.
RCMP are looking for Joey Pashe, 28, from Portage la Prairie. He is described as five-foot-10 tall, with short, black hair.
Anyone with information is asked to contact RCMP at 204-857-4445 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
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TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey’s governor and the candidates hoping to succeed him in this year’s election are denouncing white supremacists in the aftermath of the violent clashes in Virginia.
Their statements came amid several weekend rallies in New Jersey to protest the deadly violence.
Republican Gov. Chris Christie, a staunch Trump supporter, wrote that “we reject the racism and violence of white nationalists like the ones acting out in Charlottesville.” He called on “everyone in leadership to speak out.” Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno, the GOP’s gubernatorial candidate, condemned the violence. She said “only thoughtful dialogue and civil debate, not hatred, will heal our divisions.” Democratic nominee Phil Murphy called the violence “the sad result of when hate and bigotry are given a wink and nod by the President and those around him.”
Ed Balls has taught his iconic Gangnam Style moves to his political adversary Michael Gove in honour of the late MP Jo Cox.
The former Labour Chancellor and the new Conservative Environment Secretary appear in a "lift of reconciliation" in a comedy sketch for Channel 4’s The Last Leg.
Their coming together on national television will kick off thousands of street parties and baking competitions across the country to celebrate the life of Mrs Cox.
James Franklin explains what cost Penn State the Rose Bowl
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Lieutenant Christopher Raguso, a father of two and FDNY veteran, was killed in Iraq during tour of duty as a National Guard flight engineer. Frank Siller of Tunnel to Towers shares a special announcement for the Raguso family.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Oscar-nominated actor James Woods says he’s retiring from the entertainment industry.
The news was included in a press release issued by Woods’ real estate agent offering Woods’ Rhode Island lake house for sale.
Allen Gammons said Friday that Woods is 70 and wants to relax. He says the actor’s brother and mother recently died, and he hopes to spend more time on passions including photography, antiquing and Texas Hold ’em poker.
Woods is known for his conservative political views, and has said that’s made it tough to find work in Hollywood.
Gammons said Woods’ decision was not political.
Actress Amber Tamblyn last month said Woods tried to pick her up when she was 16. Woods called it a lie. Gammons said Woods declined to comment Friday when asked about Tamblyn’s accusation.
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WEST MICHIGAN- We've been talking about the warmer weekend ahead for several days and it's on the way starting Friday.
An unseasonably warm air mass spreads into the Midwest and brings record warmth to many areas in the plains. Normally, we'd see very windy conditions when this kind of warm air spreads into the region in February, but it won't be too bad!
If you needed an excuse to take the Friday before Presidents Day weekend off, here's your very warm weekend forecast.
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At least one member of the US Congress has been shot in a mass shooting in Alexandria, Virginia, that involved a group of Republican lawmakers, police say. House of Representatives majority whip Steve Scalise and his aide were shot by a gunman during a baseball game with several other Republican politicians in Alexandria. Scalise was hit in the hip or leg with a semi-automatic rifle while his aide was hit in the chest, according to early reports. About 50 shots were fired, congressional sources said. Images and footage from the scene show bullet holes in windows of buildings around the scene of the shooting. Alexandria police said in a tweet that the suspect was “believed” to be in custody. It also advised people to stay clear from the area.—Agencies
LONDON May 2 Terence Sands is set to join Natixis as part of the leveraged loan and high-yield bond syndication team, banking sources said.
Sands is due to join the London office in June, reporting to Jean Dado, EMEA head of leveraged loan and high yield bond syndicate.
Dado in turn reports to Christopher Lovgren, head of global high-yield corporate distribution and trading, a newly created job bringing together leveraged loans and high yield bonds.
Sands joins from Jefferies, where he was vice president in leveraged credit capital markets, focusing on high yield and leveraged loan syndicate, from June 2014. Prior to that he was an associate in leveraged and acquisition finance at HSBC from 2010.
Natixis was not immediately available to comment. (Editing by Christopher Mangham)
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Are you fed up with constantly getting involved in what you think will be a serious relationship, only to find yourself in a “SITUATIONSHIPS?”
Relationship Expert Love McPherson is here to give you red flags you’re in one and solutions on how to escape.
A federal indictment accuses a 29-year-old Glendale man of defrauding his employer, a major trucking company, of $1.6 million through falsified invoices and other purchasing documents.
The June 6 indictment says David Dwight Reynolds was an information technology network engineer for Swift Transportation Co. and alleges he used his authority to buy IT equipment and services for Swift to fraudulently purchase items such as cellphones, furniture and televisions for his personal use.
Reynolds has pleaded not guilty to wire fraud, mail fraud and transactional money laundering charge.
Defense attorney Joey Hamby declined to comment on the allegations.
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About Dementia Cafe Dunston
The Dementia Cafe provides information about living with dementia and other services available locally in an informal and comfortable environment. A Dementia Cafe is also a place to relax, socialise and meet other people with dementia and their carers.
ST. CLOUD -- A St. Cloud man has pleaded guilty to having sex with a 15-year-old girl Tuesday.
Thirty-one-year-old Chad Nelson pleaded guilty to 3rd degree sexual conduct and being a felon in possession of ammunition in Stearns County Court.
As part of the agreement Nelson will serve no more than 4 1/2-years in prison.
According to the criminal complaint Nelson met the girl online and arranged for her to meet him at his house, after she ran away from home.
Court records show he gave the girl methamphetamine and alcohol before having sex with her. Nelson was arrested at his home after police received a call the girl was inside.
Police also found 139 .22 caliber rounds of ammunition inside, which Nelson is prohibited to have because of a 2003 conviction of 3rd degree sexual conduct in Mille Lacs County.
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – If you’re hoping to buy or sell your home this spring, you’ll need to get some help from real estate professionals. Terry Fraley is the top listing agent at Century 21 Nachman Realty and he joined us with some great advice on how best to buy or sell your home.
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Socolovich failed to record an out in the eighth inning Sunday, surrendering five earned runs on three hits and two walks.
Socolovich had been impressive over his first four trips to the mound, but Sunday's performance was an abject failure. After issuing back-to-back walks to Chase Headley and Aaron Judge to open the frame, the 30-year-old loaded the bases by surrendering a single to Greg Bird. Back-to-back doubles by Austin Romine and Ronald Torreyes drove in four runs, and Aaron Hicks' sacrifice fly off Brett Cecil that drove in the latter tacked the final run onto Socolovich's ledger. Despite the forgettable night Sunday, the right-hander's ability to pitch multiple innings out of the bullpen should afford him plenty of opportunities as the season unfolds.
The continued cold weather will see gritting trucks out on the county roads again this evening.
Warwickshire County Council's grit trucks were sent out from 1.30pm today (Monday, December 11) as road temperatures struggled to get above freezing, and the service has planned another gritting run from 9pm this evening.
The county highways department is expecting road temperatures to drop to between -5 and -10 degrees C overnight, leading to risks of ice on the roads for the morning.
The gritters treat 46 per cent of the county's 2,368 mile (3,820km) highway network. They cover all main traffic routes, A roads, most B roads and one or other two other strategic routes; in urban areas, the accesses to hospitals and main industrial estates; a single route into all villages.
The team had their gritters and snow ploughs out on Sunday, and gritted routes twice overnight into Monday.
This week we’ve been playing Wasteland 2 and switching back to Firefox. We also discuss Amber Rudd (dullard UK home secretary) not needing to understand encryption, Mycroft 2 is vertical, Firefox is going Quantum, Uber being banned in London and a new Linux laptop from Google.
It’s Season Ten Episode Thirty-One of the Ubuntu Podcast! Alan Pope, Mark Johnson and Martin Wimpress are connected and speaking to your brain.
In this week’s show:
Let’s Talk about the Ubuntu 18.04 LTS Roadmap
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Whoa, Baby! Dr. Oakley is on the move in Alaska tending to all needs baby related.
Three faculty members at Bennington College have received a $300,000 grant to investigate PFOA and its effects. The grant, from the National Science Foundation, will allow the faculty members, David Bond, Janet Foley, and Tim Schroeder, to "deepen and expand the college's response to PFOA contamination in New York and Vermont," according to Bennington College Director of Media Relations and Public Affairs Alex Dery Snider.
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PORTLAND, Maine — Maine’s Republican senator says Roy Moore wasn’t fit to serve in the U.S. Senate even before sexual misconduct allegations came to light.
Sen. Susan Collins made the comments on CBS’ “Face the Nation” on Sunday morning. She called the Republican National Committee’s decision to support Moore in the Alabama race “a mistake.”
Collins says she thought Moore was a poor choice for Senate because of his views on Muslims and gays even before she learned of the misconduct allegations.
Moore’s accused of sexual misconduct with teenagers decades ago, when he was a county prosecutor. He faces Democrat Doug Jones in a special election Tuesday.
Moore has largely denied the allegations. Tuesday’s election could have major implications for the balance of power in the Senate, where Republicans have a slight edge.
By Heather Somerville
SAN FRANCISCO, March 19 (Reuters) - A California regulator issued a proposed decision on Monday classifying Uber Technologies Inc as the same type of transportation as limousines and tour buses, a finding that could change how the ride-hailing company is regulated in its home state.
The proposed decision, issued by a commissioner for the California Public Utilities Commission, said that Uber should be classified as a charter-party carrier, a category of transportation known as TCP that mandates cars and buses comply with certain insurance and inspection requirements.
As part of the proposed ruling, Uber is required to pay three years of back fees. There will be a period for public comment before the commission votes on the proposed regulation change. (Reporting by Heather Somerville Editing by Frances Kerry)
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Sun, June 24, 3pm – 5pm
Ragged Edge Community Theater, 111 S Main St, Harrodsburg, KY 40330, USA (map)
"Sha la la Joseph, you're doing fine! Your and your dreamcoat are ahead of their time!" Told entirely through song, this funny, warm-hearted, irresistible family musical follows the trials and triumphs of Israel's favorite son. One of the most popular and most produced musicals of all time, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat was the first hit for the writers of Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita, and Phantom of the Opera.
Admission: Adults, $10; Seniors, $9; Children, $8
For more information call (859) 734-2389 or visit raggededgetheatre.org
Jay Bothroyd claimed he was turned away from the golf course for being a foreigner
The 36-year-old Arsenal academy graduate, who made his only appearance for England in 2010, joined J1 League club Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo last July.
But the striker was left stunned after he was refused entry to his local golf course on the northernmost of Japan’s major islands - the Hokkaido Classic - which was designed by golf legend and 17 time major tournament winner Jack Nicklaus.
The exclusive par-72 course charges £338 for a weekend round of golf between June and July, with its fees website page stating that non-Japanese players must be accompanied by a club member.
But Mr Bothroyd, who has also played in Italy and Thailand, took to social media to question if it would be deemed racism in the UK or US.
He tweeted: “Today, I wanted to play golf, and when I went to Hokkaido Classic Golf Club, I was told that foreigners refused.
COLUMBIA, SC Thirty-four people from across the state, including several inmates, have been indicted after an investigation into a methamphetamine trafficking organization that largely operated from within prisons in South Carolina. Between January and May of this year, a State Grand Jury returned 19 indictments alleging multiple connected conspiracies, each related to trafficking 400 grams of more of meth, as well trafficking heroin, firearms-related charges, and other crimes, according to a news release from the office of the South Carolina Attorney General.
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Sen. Bernie Sanders spoke on the Senate floor today after learning that James T. Hodgkinson, the alleged shooter at the Republican baseball practice had volunteered for his presidential campaign.
Sanders said, “I have just been informed that the alleged shooter at the Republican baseball practice is someone who apparently volunteered on my presidential campaign. I am sickened by this despicable act, and let me be as clear as I can be: Violence of any kind is unacceptable in our society and I condemn this action in the strongest possible terms.”
Sanders continued,“Real change can only come about through nonviolent action, and anything else runs counter to our most deeply held American values. I know I speak for the entire country in saying that my hopes and prayers are that Rep. Scalise, congressional staff and the Capitol police officers who were wounded make a quick and full recovery. I also want to thank the Capitol Police for their heroic actions to prevent further harm.”
The Supreme Court of Missouri's Commission on Racial and Ethnic Fairness expects to hold public sessions this summer to gain the public's input into the system. The sessions will focus on listening to ideas, experiences or recommendations from community members about the juvenile justice system and ways Missouri courts can best meet the needs of our youth.
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Join the Miltown Kings at Next Act Theater on March 11th for a the gayest story ever told, our Musical show: Once Upon a Queer. Admission is $10. Our doors open at 8pm and we start promptly at 9pm. Our show is ages 18+ and goes till the stroke of twelve! We are an all-inclusive troupe and a safe space where all are welcome.
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Lisa Bloom I Hate What Weinstein Did But Love His Response to It
Harvey Weinstein's Attorney Lisa Bloom Says He's Earned Her Forgiveness
Harvey Weinstein's attorney, Lisa Bloom, says there's nothing strange about her representing a man accused of years of sexual harassment ... because he's handling it way better than most.
Bloom famously ripped into late FOX honcho Roger Ailes and host Bill O'Reilly when they were accused of some of the same things Weinstein allegedly did to employees. She even repped one of O'Reilly's accusers.
So, a photog asked her Friday in Manhattan if working with Weinstein was a conflict of interest.
For Bloom ... sounds like it's not the crime, but the response to the crime that matters most.
An economic crisis in Venezuela, a drug crisis in the U.S., some ancient history about eclipses, and a celebration of twins are all featured this Tuesday.
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× If you bought a ‘phat’ PS3, you could be owed $65, but you have to claim it soon
If you owned a Playstation 3 after it was unveiled nearly 12 years ago, you could be owed $65.
PCMag.com reports that the original PS3 console – or the “phat” PS3 – was heavy and bulky and had the ability to install an alternative operating system. When a smaller model was released, that operating system functionality was removed due to security concerns.
A class action lawsuit was then filed until a settlement was reached in 2016. That settlement allows owners of the larger PS3 console to claim $65.
Those claims must be filed by April 15. Those who plan to file a claim must have purchased the console from an “authorized retailer” and include their PSN username and PS3 serial number.
The offer is limited to 20GB, 40GB, 60GB and 80GB models.
For the claim form, click here. For more on this story, click here.
Facebook and Twitter have each agreed to appear before U.S. lawmakers and testify publicly as part of a congressional probe into Russian interference during the 2016 presidential election.
Google has also been invited to testify at that hearing, scheduled before the Senate Intelligence Committee on November 1, but the search giant did not immediately comment on its plans Wednesday.
FORT JACKSON, S.C. (WSPA) – Two soldiers are dead and six others are hurt after an accident involving a military vehicle and a troop formation Friday afternoon.
The injured, including two who were injured critically, were taken to a hospital off of Fort Jackson.
The identities of the victims have not yet been released, pending notification of the next of kin.
“Our hearts and prayers go out to the families of the soldiers we lost today and to the families of the injured, they represent the best of our Nation and we will endeavor to support all those affected through this difficult time,” said U.S. Army Training Center and Fort Jackson Commander Maj. Gen. Pete Johnson.
The accident is under investigation.
Mansfield Town pundit Martin Shaw has given us his player ratings for the Stags side who played in the 3-1 home win against Barnet on Saturday.
Alex MacDonald caught Martin’s eye with a man-of-the-match rating, but do you agree?
To see Martin Shaw’s ratings, click on the gallery and see his score for each player out of a maximum 10.
Have your say below, on our Facebook page or by email at sport.nmsy@jpress.co.uk
The wait is finally over.
After what felt like a decade (but was really only a couple years), boxing legend Floyd Mayweather and UFC star Conor McGregor are going to face off in a boxing match from MGM Grand in Las Vegas, NV on August 26.
The bout will be McGregor's boxing debut. The MMA fighter is 21-3 at UFC sanctioned events and is the current lightweight champion of the world.
Mayweather is considered by many as the greatest boxer of all time, sporting a perfect 49-0 record. However, he has not stepped into the ring since September 12, 2015, when he defeated Andre Berto and retired shortly after.
A win would bring Mayweather's record to an even 50-0 and give the 40-year-old one last enormous payday before riding off into the sunset.
At the moment, the bookies are behind Mayweather as he is at 1/8 to take down McGregor. The Irishman's odds aren't terrible despite having never boxed before as he is coming in at 5/1. All odds are courtesy of OddsShark.com.
On iOS there is a hidden feature that lets you print-to-PDF any email you want. It doesn’t require a third-party app or another email client. You can do it inside Apple Mail with 3D Touch.
‘Print To PDF’ An Email
To start, open Apple Mail on your iOS device. This works on iPhones and iPads.
Open the email you want to save. Tap the Reply button. A menu will pop up with three options: Reply, Forward, Print. Tap Print . You’ll now see a screen where you can select a physical printer over Wi-Fi. But if you 3D Touch the email , it will “pop” into a PDF.
This works for single page emails and emails with multiple pages. It’s a great way to save email receipts or important emails from VIPs.
Laib’s vehicle was located by the Abington Police Department on April 17.
Police have found the car of an Abington woman reported missing last week.
Her Subaru was located at the base of the Benjamin Franklin Bridge on the Philadelphia side. Police suspect Kysten Laib disappeared voluntarily and “was intent on harming herself,” according to a statement issued by law enforcement.
A search remained underway Monday afternoon for the 45-year-old Abington woman.
Laib was last seen on April 11 at 4:45 a.m. in Philadelphia. She was working as an Uber driver when she last spoke with family members, police said.
Mohamed Salah could still play a role for Egypt at the World Cup after the Egyptian Football Association announced Wednesday that the injured Liverpool striker would be out for "not more" than three weeks.
"The football federation reiterates that Salah will be at the World Cup, God willing, and will be out for no longer than three weeks," the federation said after its president Hani Abu Reda and the team doctor met with Salah in Spain, where he is undergoing treatment.
Egypt's opening fixture in Group A is against Uruguay on June 15. They then face Russia on June 19 and Saudi Arabia on June 25.
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Work is set to begin on a new pathway for walkers and cyclists along a disused railway line in Rhondda Cynon Taff.
The Llantrisant Community Route will run parallel to the A473 in Talbot Green.
The council has invested £50,000 for site clearance works which will include removing the old railway line to create a 6m (20ft) wide corridor.
Work will start by the end of August and take about five weeks.
Further construction work is expected to take place later in the year.
The council said it would will work closely with contractors Alun Griffiths Ltd to minimise disruption to residents.
Oil companies are expected to implement an upward adjustment in gasoline pump price, but will reduce the price of diesel and kerosene on Tuesday, August 15.
According to Phoenix Petroleum, Eastern Petroleum and Seaoil Philippines, the price of gasoline per liter will increase by P0.45.
They will reduce, meanwhile, the price of diesel by P0.10 per liter. Seaoil said it would also implement a price rollback of kerosene by P0.10 per liter.
The price adjustment, they said, will take effect at 6 a.m. of Tuesday.
“This is to reflect movements in the international petroleum market,” the oil companies added.
Other oil firms are expected to follow suit.
Last week oil firms implemented a big fuel price hike. Gasoline price went up by P1 per liter, diesel increased by P0.80 per liter and kerosene by P0.85 per liter.
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas scathingly attacked Hamas in a meeting of Palestinian leadership and said he has decided to levy new sanctions against the Gaza Strip in the wake of the assassination attempt on Palestinian Prime Minister Rami Hamdallah and Palestinian intelligence chief Majid Faraj.
"I have decided to take national, legal and monetary steps against Gaza in interest of the conservation of the national project," Abbas said.
Dashani Taylor was recognized as the top scorer in the past season as Fostoria High School’s track and field athletes were honored.
Bathsheba Smith was named Rookie of the Year, while Calob Keller, Caiden Twining and Haili O’Neal received Coaches Awards and Tuna Cadir gained the Pride and Desire Award.
The Rotary Scholastic Award went to Tony Lear and Dante Hampton received the Booster Award.
Wagner leads Whitta
Jalen Wagner connected for two singles, a double and five RBIs, but Fostoria Whitta Construction dropped a 10-8 decision to Seneca East 1 on Tuesday in a Seneca County “B” League youth baseball game.
Dawson Smith also had an RBI for Whitta.
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3 wounded in Austin drive-by shooting
Chicago Police investigate a shooting Sunday night in the first block of South Leamington. | NVP News
Three men were wounded in an Austin neighborhood drive-by shooting Sunday night on the West Side.
The men, ages 19, 26 and 31, were standing outside about 10:55 p.m. in the first block of South Leamington when a vehicle drove by and someone inside fired multiple shots, according to Chicago Police.
The 26-year-old man suffered multiple gunshot wounds and was taken in critical condition to Mount Sinai Hospital, police said.
The youngest man was shot in the right arm and buttocks, while the oldest man suffered a graze wound to the head, police said. They were both taken to Stroger Hospital, where their conditions were stabilized.
April 20 Guangdong Vanward New Electric Co Ltd :
* Sees net profit for H1 2017 to increase by 5 percent to 40 percent, or to be 111.9 million yuan to 149.2 million yuan, compared to net profit of the same period in 2016 (106.6 million yuan)
* Comments that market expansion and cost control are the main reasons for the forecast
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/VSSlNS
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
MT. ZION, Ill. (WAND) —Two sisters teamed up to give back to a charity close to their hearts.
They set up a lemonade stand in warmer weather with the goal of giving back to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital.
"Both my parents have been diagnosed with cancer within the last year and are both doing remarkably well," said Megan Holt, their mother. "Whenever friends started talking about the St. Jude's run and just having a heart for cancer and the research. I thought that was a way I can honor them and celebrate their victories."
It doesn’t stop there. Holt says giving back to the community is something her family is passionate about.
"I just want to show that to my kids all of the time," she said. "The kindness and that do something attitude ... you know you're never too young."
The sisters decided to make this lemonade stand a yearly tradition, setting up outside of the Del’s Popcorn Shop Express in Mt. Zion. They say every year they will pick a different charity to give back to.
A Maple Hill man has been charged in connection to an armed robbery in Pender County last year.
Officials with the Pender County Sheriff's Office said Deandre Gates Phillips, 28, is accused of robbing another man outside a convenience store on Wooten Road in Maple Hill on April 1, 2016.
Around 10:45 p.m., Phillips allegedly pulled out a handgun and took the victim's cell phone and wallet before striking him in the head with the firearm.
Sheriff's officials said Phillips was arrested by Jacksonville police on June 1.
He was transferred to the Pender County Jail on Wednesday.
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Edward Robison III, his wife Janalee and daughter Eva will be featured artists at Brews with an opening reception on Thursday, June 15 from 5 – 8 p.m. titled “Three Artists One House,” which will run until June 26.
Edward is known for his vast landscape images will exhibit new photographs, Jana’s signature paintings of women will be on display as well as new portraits of men and Eva, 15 year-old multimedia artist, follows in her father’s footsteps with new landscape photographs. Brews is located at 2 Pine St.
“Sweeney Todd” by Janalee Robison
James Edward “Jim” Hawthorne, 91, of Harrodsburg, widower of Nancy Robinson Hawthorne, died Monday, Feb. 13, 2017, at Baptist Health in Lexington.
Born in Anderson County, he was the son of the late Virgil and Lydia Martin Hawthorne Case.
He was a member, Deacon, and former Trustee at Mt. Freedom Baptist Church, member of Emulation Masonic Lodge #688, farmer, retired from Square D after 25 years of service and served in the U.S. Army during WWII.
Gary Rawson passed away Thursday, March 15th at his home in Mi Wuk. Heuton Memorial Chapel are handling the arrangements.
Date of Death: 03/15/2018
03/15/2018 Age: 79
79 Residence: Mi Wuk
April 10 Damf Inwestycje SA:
* Following capital increase of the company Patro Invest sp. z o.o. acquires 62.3 million series E shares of nominal value 0.1 zloty ($0.03) per share
* The company informed about the issue of series E shares on Oct. 10 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 3.9988 zlotys) (Gdynia Newsroom)
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AeroMobil
The winged car is inching closer to lift off. Slovakian engineers from Aeromobil will show off their flying roadster at supercar show Top Marques Monaco, writes Forbes contributor Eric Mack, and hope to receive your pre-order by year's end. Expect a four-wheeled two-seater with deployable wings ready to fly at a groundspeed of about 60 miles per hour. The flying car may come in handy for island hoppers, emergency personnel or drivers in areas with poor roads. You'll most likely need a driver's license, pilot's license and six-figures to spare — no official word yet on price.
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BARCELONA, April 29 World number one Andy Murray was knocked out 6-2 3-6 6-4 by Austria's Dominic Thiem in the semi-finals of the Barcelona Open on Saturday.
Thiem became the first Austrian since Thomas Muster in 1996 to reach the final of the claycourt tournament after subduing Murray for the first time in his career.
Just as in Friday's gruelling quarter-final with Albert Ramos-Vinolas, Murray got off to a bad start.
The Briton relied on his serve to recover the second set but could not sustain the level and bowed out.
Thiem will meet either nine-times Barcelona Open champion Rafael Nadal or Argentine Horacio Zeballos in Sunday's final. (Reporting by Richard Martin, editing by Pritha Sarkar)
Aug 14 (Reuters) - JUVENTUS SPA:
* SAID ON FRIDAY THAT IT REACHED THE AGREEMENT WITH TORINO FOOTBALL CLUB FOR THE LOAN, UNTIL JUNE 30, 2018, OF THE REGISTRATION RIGHTS OF THE PLAYER RINCON HERNANDEZ TOMAS EDUARDO FOR EUR 3 MILLION
* FURTHERMORE, TORINO FOOTBALL CLUB TO TRANSFORM THE LOAN IN DEFINITIVE DISPOSAL AND ACQUIRE THE PLAYER FOR A CONSIDERATION OF EUR 6 MILLION IF THE PLAYER COMPLETES A CERTAIN NUMBER OF FIRST TEAM APPEARANCES WITHIN JUNE 30, 2018
Source text: www.1info.it Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
CHISINAU, Moldova — Moldova's intelligence agency says it has broken up a suspected extremist Islamic group that was spreading propaganda online and whose members had illegal weapons.
The Intelligence and Security Service said Wednesday that agents had searched the homes of a number of Moldovan citizens in the northeastern town of Soroca, and found pistols, semi-automatic rifles and other weapons.
It says members are accused of "propagating radical Islamic ideology," on social media and elsewhere and illegally possessing firearms.
The agency did not provide details about the number of suspects or whether they had been detained.
The murder trial for the man charged with the murder of former Auburn H-back Jakell Mitchell has been delayed. Jury selection for the trial of Markale Hart was set to begin Monday morning in Opelika but the trial was delayed due to conflicts with other cases set for trial.
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Judge Slams Tenn.'s Driver's License Suspension Practices
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 6:08 PM EDT) -- A Tennessee federal judge Thursday ordered the state’s Department of Safety and Homeland Security to reinstate the driver’s licenses of two people leading a proposed class action over allegedly unconstitutional license suspensions, calling the state’s justification for not accommodating people who can’t pay traffic fines “wholly without basis in reason.”
U.S. District Judge Aleta A. Trauger ordered DSHS Commissioner David W. Purkey to immediately reinstate the licenses of Fred Robinson and Ashley Sprague pending an Oct. 20 hearing that could change Thursday’s temporary restraining order into...
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#WATCH: Unidentified masked men loot Rajasthan Kshetriya Gramin Bank in Sikar and flee with Rs 2,37,000. Police say they are scrutinising the CCTV footage and the culprits will be nabbed soon. (Source: CCTV) #Rajasthanpic.twitter.com/D2v5DmOMbI
An Alaska Marine Highway Service terminal crewman closes the gate to board the ferry Kennicott as it leaves for Yakutat on Tuesday morning. If Alaska's state government shuts down on July 1, the Alaska Marine Highway System will shut down with it, and Nevette Bowen will have to find a new way to get to work.
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There were some boos and even uncomfortable laughter, but a Tahlequah town hall meeting with 2nd District Congressman Markwayne Mullin did not provide the fireworks some had expected.
Republican plumber turned Congressman addressed the crowd for about an hour. Mullin talked about health care reform and why Washington is always in gridlock. He says no one wants to negotiate for fear of being labeled a sell-out. He was critical of the media saying people are getting talking points rather than information.
Security was tight at the event. The Tahlequah area, in particular, has been very critical of the Congressman and some of his positions. He has said in the past that he would serve only three terms, but has announced plans to seek a fourth term in Washington.
It’s all Vikings this hour with Phil and Judd talking about the Kai Forbath and the changing landscape of the NFC. We also get Courtney Cronin’s thoughts on the team after Sunday’s loss to Carolina.
Cliff Kasait will start from the bench alongside Oscar Wamalwa
Oliver Ruto has been handed a start in Ulinzi Stars starting squad set to take on Nakumatt FC in a Kenyan Premier League match.
Ruto, who was a doubt for the fixtures, passed a late fitness test to make to the starting eleven.
Daniel Waweru also made it to the squad as well as John Kago and Masita Masuta.
Cliff Kasait will start from the bench alongside Oscar Wamalwa.
Starting XI: Jacktone Odhiambo (GK), George Omondi, ), Hassan Mohamed Brian Birgen, Daniel Waweru, John Kago, Oliver Ruto, Michael Otieno, Bernard Ongoma Masita Masuta, Elvis Nandwa.
Reserve: James Saruni (GK), Oscar Injika, Oscar Wamalwa, Cylus Shitote, Benson Sande, Churchill Muloma, Cliff Kasuti.
A MULTI-vehicle crash on the Bruce Highway has sparked delays for Sunshine Coast motorists.
A MULTI-vehicle crash on the Bruce Highway has sparked delays for Sunshine Coast motorists.
A MULTI-vehicle crash on the Bruce Highway has sparked delays for Sunshine Coast motorists.
Queensland Ambulance Service crews were called to the crash at Palmview this afternoon just after 5pm.
The crash occurred in the northbound lane near the Frizzo Rd exit.
Paramedics assessed several patients but no one required further treatment.
The crash has caused delays for motorists on the commute home. Facebook page Sunshine Coast Police Locations summed up the situation, declaring "traffic is munted, best avoid the area".
Regular Caloundra Rd congestion has added to the traffic problems.
My grandmother has been attending SourcePoint’s dining center at Georgetown Village Square apartments in Delaware since June 2017. She describes her time there as “so much fun” and “such a blessing.”
When discussing the lunches, she mentioned all the friends she has made and how much she enjoys the socializing that commences after everyone has finished eating. My grandfather passed away a few years ago and since that time, my grandma has lived alone. Having a friendly place to go each week has really improved her physical and mental wellness.
My grandmother looks forward to attending every day, and the benefits to her mental health are apparent; it’s so good for her to get out into the community and have social interaction! Without those lunches, I’m not sure how often she would venture out. My family and I are so thankful to SourcePoint for providing this social outlet to my grandma!
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INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – On April 9 someone shot three teens that were injured in a drive-by shooting near the Indiana Statehouse.
Just two nights ago, police arrested 25-year-old Christopher Ruffi for shooting four people inside a parking garage.
IMPD will have a more visible presence, the Marion County Sheriff’s Department will help with enforcement, police will also monitor security cameras in the downtown area.
Rev. Charles Harrison, with the Ten Point Coalition, adds there are several groups in the city that can help curb violence downtown.
“You have to get community groups involved, groups that come down there patrol downtown and work closely with IMPD,” said Harrison.
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Evansville Police are investigating a late night robbery on the city’s eastside. According to the police report, officers were called to the 400 block of South Ruston Avenue around 11:30 Sunday night.
According to the report, the victims claim a man approached them while they sat inside a car. The man then started to tap on the window with a black handgun.
The suspect demanded money and their cell phones before running away.
If you have any information on this crime call Evansville Police.
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A 7-month-old giraffe escaped its enclosure and went on a little adventure at the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo on Monday.
The gentle giant, Thabisa, got out of her barn in the African Journey exhibit and ran around the zoo's non-public parking lot while employees worked to corral her back to her exhibit.
Thabisa actually decided to wander back into her barn on her own after about two hours of running around.
The zoo said she is now resting safely behind the scenes.
The Fort Wayne Children's Zoo said nothing like this has ever happened there, but they are going to re-evaluate the giraffe exhibit to make sure it doesn't happen again.
The zoo opened to the public for the season on Saturday.
A 28-year-old Arkansas woman was killed after she was ejected from her pickup in Garland County in a wreck that wasn't reported for hours Sunday, police said.
The 1996 GMC pickup was heading south in the 200 block of Treasure Isle Road west of Hot Springs around 12:15 a.m., according to an Arkansas State Police report. The pickup reportedly left the road and overturned, ejecting the driver, Jordyn Ashley Melancen of Hot Springs.
It was raining, and the road was slick at the time of the wreck, police said.
The wreck was reported to the Garland County sheriff's office by a passerby around 9:20 a.m., said spokesman Sgt. John Schroeder. The car had traveled down into a ditch off the side of the roadway, he said.
Melancen was pronounced dead after authorities responded and summoned the county coroner.
At least 308 people have died on Arkansas roads this year, according to preliminary data.
“One of the problems of being a keen photographer is that it’s easy to slip into a mode where you treat every photograph as if it were a professional assignment,” Ben Lovejoy writes for 9to5Mac. “You can end up carrying around a lot of kit, and then spending a lot of time editing photos.”
“I now make a conscious effort to decide my objective in advance” Lovejoy writes. “Is it artistic – where the kit and the time will be justified by the result – or am I simply seeking to capture a memory of an event, aka a snapshot?”
“For snaps, I just use my iPhone SE – which lacks four capabilities but is otherwise a perfectly decent camera,” Lovejoy writes. “But unless I’m uploading immediately to social media, I have a strong preference for working on a Mac rather than an iPhone, even if it’s just a quick edit. And that’s where Photolemur comes in.”
Read more in the full article here.
A 3rd District Court jury on Friday afternoon convicted a man of murder in a February 2016 shooting death in Park City, the Summit County attorney said.
The jury also convicted James Henfling, 29, of felony discharge of a firearm, County Attorney Margaret Olson said. Sentencing is scheduled Jan. 10.
Henfling shot Jose Fernandez in a Park City condominium. The shooting occurred during a fight, the prosecutors said. Fernandez was a well-known figure who worked at the No Name Saloon & Grill and Boneyard Saloon & Wine Dive.
Henfling's attorney, Scott Williams, declined to comment outside the court after the verdict was read.
Following the launch of the 2018 World Bank Doing Business Report, Rwanda announced that they would introduce reforms to facilitate a better investment environment. Emmanuel Hategeka, Chief Operating Officer at Rwanda Development Board joins CNBC Africa for a full breakdown.
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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. - The NYPD is asking the public's assistance identifying a male in connection with a grand larceny in the 121st Precinct.
It was reported to police that on Saturday, Sept. 23 at 7:30 p.m., the unidentified man entered CVS Pharmacy, located at 778 Manor Rd. in Castleton Corners, and removed $1,714 worth of allergy and pain medication from the shelves, according to a statement from the NYPD's Deputy Commissioner of Public Information.
Police said the individual walked out of the store without paying.
The individual is described as a black male, approximately 25 to 30-years-old, and was last seen wearing a dark colored shirt, dark colored pants and light sneakers.
Anyone with information in regards to this incident is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 800-577-TIPS or for Spanish 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers Website at www.NYPDCrimeStoppers.com or texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then enter TIP577.
CNBC reports that Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) and Aetna (NYSE:AET) held secret talks last week to discuss bringing the Apple Watch to the health insurer’s 23M members.
Aetna already offers an Apple Watch to 50K employees but now wants to extend a free or discounted wearable device as a membership perk.
Apple fell to third in the global wearables market in Q2, according to Strategy Analytics. Xiaomi topped the market with 3.7M shipments, Fitbit followed with 3.4M, and Apple shipped 2.8M units.
Apple shares are up 1.67% .
Aetna shares are up 2.24% .
Previously: Apple comes third in Q2 wearable band shipments (Aug. 10)
Memphis rap star Juicy J welcomed his first baby, a girl, into the world.
Juicy J, whose real name is Jordan Houston, posted on Instagram, saying "Baby Girl what a blessing you are."
A post shared by Juicy J (@juicyj) on Feb 2, 2018 at 11:39am PST
Originally from Memphis, Juicy J is one of the founding members of the well-known Memphis rap group Three 6 Mafia, along with DJ Paul (Paul Beauregard) and Lord Infamous (Ricky Dunigan).
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Nearly 94 percent of the votes cast in the Russian presidential election by Russian citizens living in Estonia were in favor of President Vladimir Putin, the Baltic News Service reported on Monday.
Of the nearly 83,000 Russian citizens eligible to vote in Estonia, 28,077 participated in the March 18 election.
15,883 voted in Tallinn and Tartu, and the rest in Narva, the Russian embassy said. They also stated that nearly 94 percent of the votes were cast in favor of Putin, while 1.5 percent went to Vladimir Zhirinovsky and another 0.2 percent to Ksenia Sobchak.
Six years ago in the last election some 85 percent of Russian voters participating in the election in Estonia went for Putin as well. Putin's average in the Russian Federation at the time was 63 percent. According to Statistics Estonia, some 86,500 Russian citizens lived in Estonia in 2017.
President Vladimir Putin won Sunday's election with 76.67 percent of the vote.
BEIJING, June 14 (The Hindustan Times): Doctors in China have removed nearly 13kg of faecal matter from the intestine of a 22-year-old man, who was constipated since birth, reports said.
The unnamed man is believed to have been suffering from a rare congenital disease known as Hirschsprung. The condition, which is usually diagnosed in newborns, causes difficulty in passing bowel because of missing nerve cells in the colon. Chronic constipation leads to pile up of waste, creating what is known as a 'megacolon'.
If not treated early, a person can develop sepsis - a potentially life-threatening complication in which toxins get mixed with the bloodstream. However, this man's diagnosis was delayed until adulthood as his parents considered it a 'small ailment', the media reported. [Read More]
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LIMA, Ohio — Nathaniel Z. Clowes, of Waterville, has been named to the February 2017 session dean’s list in the College of Applied Technologies at the University of Northwestern Ohio.
Full-time students must receive a grade point average of 3.5 or better to be named to the dean’s list.
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Trust the experts when it comes to your pipes!
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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – Virginia Beach firefighters are working a fire in the 4800 block of Cliffony Drive, according to a tweet from the Virginia Beach Fire Department’s official Twitter account.
The fire is under control at the two-story house, which has visible damage from the outside.
The cause of the fire is not known at this time.
Stay with News 3 for updates.
b current performing arts presents a workshop that explores strategies and tactics for addressing racism from loved ones in meaningful and impactful ways. 6:30 pm. $55. Pre-register.
Rob Tadey and Thierry Martine don’t have much time to talk today because they’re too busy raising money for ALS sufferers.
The avid golfers at Fairview Mountain Golf Course started at first light this morning in the 12th annual PGA of BC Golfathons for ALS. Their plan is to play about 12 rounds and finish up after the dinner hour. That’s a lot of golf and they’ll be tired. But it’s worth every swing.
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS ), also referred to as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, is a fatal neurodegenerative disorder that affects the person’s motor neurons that carry messages to the muscles resulting in weakness and wasting in arms, legs, mouth, throat and elsewhere. Typically the person is immobilized within two to five years of the initial diagnosis.
There is no known cause or cure yet, but there is hope through the ALS Society of BC.
Fairview Mountain is one of 36 courses in BC participating in the golfathon.
A Mid-Michigan woman battling a deadly disease is hoping the power of social media will help make her dreams come true.
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Trisha Cory, 30, has end-stage cystic fibrosis. The life-threatening disorder causes thick mucus to build up, affecting the body and often leading to digestive and respiratory infections.
Trisha said her dream has always been to meet Taylor Swift.
She has tickets to Swift's concert on August 28 in Detroit, but she's hoping a viral Facebook post will help unite her with the singer.
"If all my friends could PLEASE share this with the hashtags #trisha2taylor and #taylorswift to help make my dreams come true on 8/28/18 I would appreciate it soo much!! Please tag anyone you think could help!" Trisha wrote.
The Facebook post has been shared more than 4,000 times.
BERLIN, March 28 Britain's departure from the European Union will significantly hurt German firms' business with the United Kingdom and investment will decline strongly in the long term, the president of Germany's DIHK Chambers of Commerce said on Tuesday.
Four in ten companies expect business to weaken, DIHK President Eric Schweitzer said a day before Britain triggers divorce proceedings with the European Union.
"We should expect further declines in trade in the coming months," he added.
He said almost one in ten companies was already planning to withdraw investment from Britain even though the terms of Britain's departure are not yet known. (Reporting by Gernot Heller; Writing by Michelle Martin; Editing by Madeline Chambers)
Deutsche Telekom is changing how apps are pre-installed on the Android phones it carries.
In a blog post, the carrier says that it will now suggest apps for users to install either as they are first setting up a new phone or just afterwards. A widget containing suggested applications from the company will be placed on the home screen.
Telekom implies that its decision to lighten up on firmware customizations will allow quick software updates direct from the manufacturer and leave users with less hassle, not having to uninstall pre-installed apps. This policy appears to only apply to German customers for now.
US carriers, at the very least, have not been as keen to lighten their approaches to firmware — not even at Deutsche Telekom subsidiary T-Mobile.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Reality TV star Kim Kardashian West is en route to the White House to advocate on behalf of a great-grandmother serving a life sentence in prison.
That's according to a person familiar with the visit who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss it publicly.
Kardashian West has urged the president to pardon 62-year-old Alice Marie Johnson, serving a life sentence without parole for a non-violent drug offense.
She's been in touch with Jared Kushner, Trump's son-in-law and senior adviser. He oversees the administration's push to overhaul the nation's prison system.
It's unclear whether Kardashian West will meet with President Donald Trump, but the president often invites visitors into the Oval Office.
She tweeted Wednesday, "Happy Birthday Alice Marie Johnson. Today is for you."
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4 Men Charged In $16M Pentagon Kickback Scheme
Four men, including a government employee, have been charged with operating a kickback and bribery scheme that saddled the Department of Defense’s Office of Inspector General with more than $15.7 million in fraudulent payments on a telecommunications ...read more
(CNN/MEREDITH) — A Washington man has been put in jail after plotting to hire someone to kill his wife and four-year-old daughter. Police say they were tipped off to his plan after the man accidentally sent a text message to his former boss — instead of a hitman.
The message read, “Hey Shayne hows it going. You remember you said that you would help me kill my wife. I’m going to take you up on that offer.”
“Life insurance is worth 1 million and if you want a bonus you can kill JL. Her life insurance is 500k.”
The initials JL refer to the man’s daughter. He even texted how to carry out the murder.
“If you can make it look like a robbery gone wrong or make it a accident she works at Walmart she gets off at 11:00”
The man currently being held on a $1 million bail.
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President Trump “offered the job of national security advisor to retired Vice Adm. Robert Harward on Monday night, and was a bit surprised when Harward responded by saying he needed a couple of days to think it over,” Foreign Policy reports.
“If, as expected, Harward accepts the job today, he is likely to bring in his own team, from deputy on down, with a focus on national security types with some experience under their belts.”
Feb 2 (Reuters) - IDT International Ltd:
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* EXPECTED RESULT DUE TO LESS REVERSAL OF PROVISION FOR CUSTOMER CLAIMS AND BONUS ACCRUED FOR ABOUT HKD16.8 MILLION IN FY2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
HALIFAX _ Smaller tidal technology projects will be given broad access to test in the Bay of Fundy and would be able to sell the electricity they generate under legislative changes introduced by the Nova Scotia government.
Energy Minister Geoff MacLellan says amendments to the Marine Renewable-energy Act would help bring tidal energy developers to market faster.
MacLellan says the step is needed to adapt to an industry where the technology is evolving rapidly.
He says his department would allow demonstration permits of up to five megawatts that are five years in length.
Permits could be renewed for up to five years, but for no longer than a period of 18 years.
No more than 10 megawatts of total power would be authorized and MacLellan says operators are still required to have all needed permits and environmental approvals to proceed with projects.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Melania Trump has made another secret trip, though this one was carried out closer to home.
The first lady is visiting wounded service members at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. She traveled to the Washington-area hospital on Tuesday morning for a visit the White House did not publicly announce until after she arrived.
Stephanie Grisham, the first lady's spokeswoman, tweeted that Mrs. Trump was visiting with "combat injured service members & their families."
The Walter Reed stop follows back-to-back secret trips by the first lady to the U.S.-Mexico border in recent weeks to visit with migrant children who have been separated from their families under the president's illegal immigration crackdown.
The first lady also spent five days as a patient at Walter Reed following kidney surgery in May.
A woman was arrested for murder over the weekend after her husband's remains were found in their Coventry Township home.
According to the Summit County Sheriff's Office, Marcia Eubank, 49, has been arrested and accused of murdering 54-year-old Howard Eubank.
Summit County deputies discovered Howard's remains at the couple's home in the 3300 block of Linda Street on Saturday afternoon.
Deputies believe Eubank murdered her husband earlier this year during a domestic-related incident.
Eubank was not at the residence when deputies arrived, but she was later located and taken into police custody on Saturday night.
She is being held in the Summit County jail.
This story will be updated.
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Two and a Half Men star Charlie Sheen will make his first appearance at Wizard World Comic Con 2017, for a meet and greet and Q&A session.
Butler (head) will remain at safety after changing positions during the 2016 season, Stephen Holder of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Butler asked to play safety more as the 2016 season wore on, and he'll remain there for the foreseeable future. He's expected to start alongside Clayton Geathers (neck) or T.J. Green (shoulder) in the back end of the defense next season.
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Osun by-election: Adeleke’s brother emerges PDP candidate
PEOPLE Democratic Party, PDP, has picked the younger brother of the first civilian governor of Osun State, Late Senator Isiaka Adeleke, Otunba Ademola Adeleke, as its flag bearer in the July 8, Osun West senatorial by-election. The Osun West senatorial seat became vacant at the National Assembly following the death of Senator Isiaka Adeleke on […]
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There are on the The Columbus Dispatch story from Sunday Apr 9, titled Alan Miller: Editorial page editor Barbara Carmen steeped in Columbus. In it, The Columbus Dispatch reports that:
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Samoa Joe is scheduled to face Sami Zayn at WWE Fastlane, according to Dave Meltzer on Wrestling Observer Radio. There were reports earlier of Zayn having some backstage heat, but either way WWE has no choice but to push Zayn with the severe shortage of full-time babyfaces on the Raw brand at the moment.
Meltzer also reports that a possible long-term storyline for Samoa Joe is for him to be included in a stable of sorts with Triple H and Kevin Owens, eventually leading to a split and feud with Owens and then ultimately a feud with Triple H.
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Villanova, the overall No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament, is No. 1 in the final Associated Press college basketball poll of the season.
The Wildcats (31-3) were a runaway choice Monday, receiving 59 first-place votes from the 65-member media panel.
Gonzaga (32-1), which received the other six first-place votes, and Kansas, two No. 1 seeds for the tournament, were second and third, but the poll and the selection committee disagreed on the fourth No. 1.
Arizona was fourth in the poll, while North Carolina, the fourth No. 1 seed, was ranked fifth.
Kentucky was sixth, followed by Duke, UCLA, Oregon and Louisville.
This was Villanova's eighth week as No. 1 this season. Fifteen teams were ranked the entire season, with Villanova and Kansas the only two who spent the entire season in the top 10.
(Copyright 2017 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)
For all you Carpool Karaoke fans out there, did you see the short trailer during The Grammy’s?
The full one is finally here and it looks like a joyride!
This is the deal: every week, new episodes, new stars!
Apple Music is giving you weekly content of our favorite James Corden bit and thank goodness for that!
In the series, James gives the wheel to other celebrities and artists. We’ll be seeing Alicia Keys singing with John Legend, Ariana Grande with Seth McFarlane and Blake Shelton and Chelsea Handler.
And not to mention Metallica singing Rihanna’s “Diamonds.”
Check out the trailer in the player above!
Where do you take a visiting pot snob? I take them to one of the two locations of Oregon's Finest, shops that manage to both channel Portland's aesthetic and provide them with whatever they're looking for. With one wood-heavy store in the Pearl and the other right by the Convention Center, Oregon's Finest clearly caters to visitors. Inside, it feels more like a steakhouse than a normal dispensary, exuding a reassuring masculine luxury. That comes at filet mignon prices, including a $20 gram of Durban Poison, a pure sativa you'll find crossed into many other strains sold around town. On top of all that, the shop is staffed sufficiently and is great about smoothly walking through the intricacies of what may be their first-ever legal purchase.
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The Southeast District RCMP is asking for the public's help identifying a suspect in a break and enter in Carleton County, N.B.
Officers were called to a home in Lakeville around 12:30 a.m. Friday.
According to RCMP, a man had broken into the house while the residents were home. One of the people in the home was assaulted, and some jewellery was taken. The suspect left the scene on foot.
Investigators tried to track the suspect to the intersection of Route 134 and Weisner Road but were unable to locate him.
The man is described as six-feet-tall with a skinny build and brown eyes. RCMP add that he was wearing dark-coloured clothing, and spoke English with no noticeable accent.
Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact RCMP or Crime Stoppers.
Here is the list of delays and cancellations for January 2, 2017:
Energy Northwest: Closed for the day for all non-essential employees (this includes all training). Only essential Energy Northwest employees should report at their normally-scheduled shift time.
Hanford Operations: Closed. Only essential employees needed to maintain minimum safe operations are to report to work at the usual time.
Schools:
Morrow County (Oregon): 2-hour delay. This includes all schools in Boardman, Heppner and Irrigon.
North Franklin School District: 2-hour delay, No AM preschool
U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer said that U.S. free trade agreements in the Latin American region require modernization and will be addressed following the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) renegotiation. He made the comments this week at Gov. Rick Scott’s, R-Fla., Latin American Summit where he [Lighthizer] touched on trade facilitation efficiency and trade deficit reduction as areas where he sees modernization taking place. FTAs have worked very well for American pork producers as U.S. exports of pork and pork products have increased by 1,550 percent in value and almost 1,300 percent in volume since 1989, when the United States implemented its first FTA. NPPC continues to urge the administration to explore new FTAs while maintaining those agreements already in place.
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Fourteen people were killed and dozens were injured in the strike
Moscow (CNN) Russian authorities detained one of the people suspected of organizing the St. Petersburg metro terrorist attack two weeks ago, TASS, the Russian government-owned news agency, reported Monday.
He was identified as Abror Azimov Akhralovich and was arrested just west of Moscow. Akhralovich was arrested in the city's Odintsovo district, TASS reported
"At the moment, Abror Azimov has been brought to the Russian Investigative Committee for investigative activities," the Federal Security Service (FSB) in Russia said, according to TASS.
14 dead, many injured
Fourteen people were killed and dozens more were injured on April 3 when a suicide bomber detonated explosives in the city's metro system.
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An Easter Sunday service at First United Methodist Church in Gulfport was inspired by a member of the congregation they're happy to have back. John Harrison Doucet and his family were in the pews Sunday morning as Rev.
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Police in Rukunguri District are holding five people, including a priest, over allegations of killing two private security guards.
Mr Moses Nanoka, the Rukungiri police commander, identified the deceased as 27-year-old Brian Tumubwaine, a guard attached to Security 2000 and 29-year-old Fred Rutarindwa, residents of Ntungamo and Rukungiri districts respectively.
The two were killed on Sunday in the premises of Compassion International at Bugangari Archdeaconry in Bugangari Sub County where they had been deployed.
A source told Daily Monitor that the priest and four others are in custody to help police with Investigations.
The priest is said to have been arrested after a police sniffer dog led the detectives to his home which is next to the Compassion offices at the church.
“Our sniffer dog led us to the priest’s house, so we had to arrest him,” the source said.
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MILAN, April 5 Italian mid-sized bank Credito Valtellinese is offering a subordinated bond worth 150 million euros ($160 million) with a 10-year maturity and an 8.5 percent coupon, market sources said.
One of the sources said the issue was a "club deal" and would be offered to a group of investors.
Credito Valtellinese had tried to boost its Tier2 capital with a subordinated debt issue back in September but had not managed to place the bond after holding a roadshow to present it to investors. ($1 = 0.9371 euros) (Reporting by Valentina Za and Giulio Piovaccari, editing by Francesca Landini)
Have you ever dreamed about having your paintings displayed on the walls of a real art museum? Well, now's your chance. The popular "AMoA Open" exhibition is scheduled for 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, and artists of all ages are invited to hang one selected artwork as part of the yearly open exhibition.
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President Trump has called for the death penalty for drug dealers in an attempt to combat America’s opioids epidemic. He stated that ‘we will find you, we will arrest you and we will hold you accountable’
BATON ROUGE, La. (KLFY) – Governor John Bel Edwards’ Pre-Disaster Emergency Declaration request for 17 Louisiana Parishes was approved by President Donald Trump.
The assistance is for the parishes of Assumption, Iberia, Jefferson, Lafourche, Livingston, Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, St. Charles, St. James, St. John the Baptist, St. Martin, St. Mary, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, Terrebonne, and Vermillion.
“I appreciate the speed and decisiveness with which President Trump granted our Pre-Disaster Emergency Declaration request in anticipation of Tropical Storm Nate making landfall along our coast, “the governor said.
Edwards added: “This declaration will help us continue the process of preparing for potential severe weather with the support of federal resources at our disposal.”
Yerevan /Mediamax/. Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan has appointed deputy ministers.
Nazeni Gharibyan was appointed as Deputy Minister of Culture.
Makar Ghambaryan and Gabriel Balayan were appointed as Deputy Defense Ministers.
Ruben Rubinyan was appointed as Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Prime Minister Pashinyan has also made a decision to release several officials of their duties in accordance with their letters of resignation.
The following officials have left their positions: Head of State Service for Food Safety of the Ministry of Agriculture Ishkhan Karapetyan, acting Deputy Minister of Emergency Situations Enriko Apriamov, acting Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Robert Harutyunyan.
This week on The Disclaimer, WMSE's weekly culture chat with Ryan Schleicher, Milwaukee Record co-founder Matt Wild and I, we're discussing a new massive concert venue that didn't require any public funds: Summerfest's new American Family Insurance Amphitheater, which is set to break ground in 2019. We pour some out for the old, concrete-dense Marcus Amphitheater and ponder whether the new venue will still have a misplaced Wendy's in it. Then we turn our thoughts back to the state of the Journal Sentinel . A recent Urban Milwaukee piece made the case that the paper is going downhill fast, but are things really that bad?
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One person was seriously hurt when a pre-teen suicide bomber detonated her explosives early during an attack in Nigeria on Saturday, and an angry crowd captured another female bomber and lynched her, AFP reported.
No one had claimed responsibility for the attack, which occurred near a food vendor selling noodles around 9:30 p.m.; however, the incident resembled the type of assault typically used by the Boko Haram terror group. Two girls under the age of 10 had blown themselves up in December in attacks that injured 19.
“[Judging] from her corpse the girl was around 10 years old,” witness Grema Usman told AFP of the New Year's Eve bomber.
An aid worker said the girl’s age may have made her nervous, causing her to detonate the bomb before she reached the crowd.
Borno state police spokesman Victor Isuku said the second female attacker’s bomb was safely detonated by security forces.
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KITCHENER — Police operating a RIDE program in Whitby last June 15 got a lot more than they expected when they stopped a Kitchener motorist.
A search of Sheikh Ally's car found a cache of illegal drugs: 19 grams of fentanyl, eight grams of heroin, 120 grams of cocaine, 38 grams of meth, 23 grams of ecstasy, 120 grams of marijuana and two grams of shatter, a potent cannabis extract.
Ally, 47, also had $2,600 in cash, a scale and dozens of plastic baggies. He had been in Whitby selling drugs.
His car was searched after an officer smelled marijuana from the car and saw pot crumbs on the driver's seat.
TOKYO: U.S. Vice President Mike Pence said on Tuesday all options are on the table in dealing with North Korea, but that President Donald Trump is determined to work with Japan, China and South Korea to find a peaceful solution.
"We appreciate the challenging time in which the people of Japan live with increasing provocation across the Sea of Japan," Pence said in Tokyo before a lunch with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. "We are with you 100 percent."
Abe said he supported Trump's stance that strategic patience with North Korea had run out, and that all options were on the table.
North Korea has conducted a series of missile launches and nuclear tests in defiance of U.N. sanctions, including a failed missile launch on Sunday.
(Reporting by Roberta Rampton; Writing by Malcolm Foster; Editing by Paul Tait)
U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 33 strikes consisting of 105 engagements, U.S. Central Command continues to work with partner nations to conduct targeted airstrikes in Iraq and Syria as part of the comprehensive strategy to degrade and defeat the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, or ISIS. -- Near Dayr Az Zawr, nine strikes engaged three ISIS tactical units; destroyed nine ISIS oil equipment items, five wellheads and one vehicle; and suppressed an ISIS tactical unit.
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MADRID (AP) — Leganes boosted its chances of reaching the Copa del Rey final for the first time by salvaging a 1-1 draw against Sevilla on Wednesday, netting the equalizer after a mistake by Sevilla goalkeeper Sergio Rico.
Sevilla opened the scoring in the first leg with Luis Muriel after a counterattack midway through the first half at Butarque Stadium, but the hosts evened the match shortly after halftime. Rico missed the ball while trying to punch it away just in front of goal, allowing defender Dimitrios Siovas to easily find the net with a header.
Rico complained of a foul after apparent contact with Siovas.
Leganes, a club based just south of Madrid, eliminated Real Madrid in the quarterfinals. It had never reached the last eight of the Copa in the team's 89-year history.
Sevilla, a five-time Copa winner, is trying to return to the final for the first time since it was beaten by Barcelona in 2016.
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The Super Bowl is not the only big event happening on NBC tomorrow. The much-anticipated Super Bowl episode of "This Is Us" will be airing after the game.
We want to make sure you do not miss a minute of the show. Here are some tips from the official "This Is Us" Facebook page to make sure you are prepared:
Toronto zoo bids farewell to giant pandas The West Australian
The giant pandas will move to Calgary zoo.
Wales will be the underdog again next week when it goes to Twickenham to face the two-time defending champion but Gatland expects to have at least two of his Lions backs available.
Liam Williams will take a full part in training on Monday after an abdominal problem, and George North should be available after tight hamstrings.
"I've said the draw was great for us. We've got England and Ireland away (in the next two rounds)," he said.
"We've often had pretty tough opening encounters so getting Scotland at home first up for us was a great opportunity. There were a lot of players who were involved last year (in the loss at Murrayfield) and they wanted to make up for that disappointment.
"Next week, we go to a venue where we've had a lot of success in the last 10 years."
At Twickenham, Gatland can count three wins on his watch. But he wasn't ready to predict the result next Saturday.
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RonNell Andersen Jones, a University of Utah law professor, said achieving gender diversity on the bench in the state has been challenging. She noted that the first woman was admitted to the Utah State Bar in 1872, and it took more than a century to reach 100 female members — 28 women graduated from law school in 1976 and pushed the number from 91 to 119.
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NEW YORK, June 14 An investment company is planning to offer a novel kind of fund that would offer U.S. investors direct access to foreign stocks, while tamping down the risk of currency declines, regulatory filings showed on Wednesday.
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Orange Is the New Black's Maritza and Flaca are the two best friends anybody could ever have (cue Zach Galifianakis in The Hangover). They laugh together, cry together, and get in trouble together. They are the epitome of ride or die!
Every season brings something new for the two Litchfield inmates, and real-life BFFs Jackie Cruz and Diane Guerrero are up for the challenge, bringing these two hilarious characters to life and successfully keeping us hooked — their real-life chemistry translates to the Netflix show, TBH. Keep scrolling to see some of the cutest moments Maritza and Flaca have shared on the show and then run to binge the fifth season.
Mirotic managed 24 points (9-14 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 3-6 FT), eight rebounds, and one block in 32 minutes during Monday's 108-85 win over the Celtics.
Mirotic stepped into the starting lineup with Lauri Markkanen sidelined by a sore back and amassed season highs in scoring, boards, and minutes. Through three appearances, Mirotic is averaging 16.3 points (on 54.8 percent shooting), 4.7 rebounds, 3.0 threes (on 50.0 percent), and 0.7 blocks in 22.3 minutes per night. There is no shortage of competition for minutes in the front-court given the presence of Markkanen, Bobby Portis, and Robin Lopez, among others. However, Mirotic is making the most of his minutes thus far, and he will likely be worth a look in most leagues.
ISLAMABAD - Pakistan Agriculture Research Council (PARC) has trained about 100,000 farmers of rice, wheat, maize and sugarcane across the country during last four year. The farmers were trained under USAID funded Agriculture Innovation Programme (AIP), which would be concluded by the end of current year, said an official of PARC. Under the programme, the farmers of wheat, rice, maize and vegetables were provided different training of soil testing, seed selection, water management and adoption of innovative technologies to enhance per-acre crop yield, he added.
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Raise a glass to summer! But which glass? Monarch Beverages' Brandi Popp stopped by to teach us about which wine goes into which glass.
There has been serious crash on the roundabout at Junction 3 for the M25 this morning (May 31).
Two lanes are closed on the A20 roundabout at the Swanley Interchange.
Traffic is heavy and moving slowly.
Lanes two and three are closed on the northern side of the roundabout between the M25 clockwise exit and the M20 coastbound entry slip road.
Emergency services are at the scene and drivers are urged to avoid the area.
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MADRID Feb 13 The Bank of Spain said on Monday that three officials would resign after the Spanish High Court named them on Monday as suspects in an investigation into Bankia's disputed flotation in 2011.
In a statement, Spain's central bank said supervisory managing director Mariano Herrera Garcia-Canturri, supervisory deputy managing director Pedro Comin Rodriguez and inspection head Pedro Gonzalez Gonzalez would resign on Tuesday.
The bank said they wanted to leave so as not to affect the Bank of Spain's supervisory functions while testifying as part of the case.
(Reporting By Jesús Aguado; Editing by Angus Berwick)
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The culmination of the second week of fall camp means that it was photo day on Sunday for the Buckeyes.
The team hosted family and friends as the players donned their game jerseys for photos inside Ohio Stadium. The Buckeye’s Twitter account captured the best of Sunday’s activities including a luncheon with family members and the coaching staff as well as the photo shoot inside the stadium.
Included in the video are some more serious photos with players posing with family members, as well as some shenanigans towards the end.
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Former Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Albert Wilson is among the weapons the Dolphins have added for Ryan Tannehill. David Eulitt TNS
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* FY CONSOLIDATED NET BANKING INCOME EUR 361.2 MILLION VERSUS EUR 370.2 MILLION YEAR AGO
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After a gunman opened fire on campus, Jorge Zapata, 16, a sophomore, hugs his mother Lavinia Zapata outside Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland on Feb. 14. Al Diaz Miami Herald Staff
The US was the first country to send a manned spacecraft on the surface of the Moon.
Donald Trump is set to sign "Space Policy Directive 1," ordering NASA to lead a space exploration program aimed at sending US astronauts back to the Moon and eventually to Mars, White House spokesman Hogan Gidley said Monday.
"He will change our nation's human spaceflight policy to help America become the driving force for the space industry, gain new knowledge from the cosmos, and spur incredible technology," Gidley said in a statement.
According to the spokesman, the move was prompted by recommendations from the National Space Council.
Groupe Renault Romania named Aurelia Leoveanu as its new administrative and financial director.
She replaces Liviu Bocsaru, who has held this position in the last six years. Bocsaru was promoted to Director of Controlling Transformation Projects of Renault group, local Ziarul Financiar reported.
Aurelia Leoveanu took over as CFO of Groupe Renault Romania starting July 1. She has 22 years of experience in finance and accounting and has been working for the group since 2002. She starts in the group’s financing division Renault Credit International (RCI) and her latest position was that of general manager of RCI Romania, which is the main financing partner for Renault’s sales in the country.
Groupe Renault includes the biggest company in Romania, car producer Automobile Dacia, which had a turnover of over EUR 5 billion in 2017.
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India’s multi-brand e-commerce beauty platform, Nykaa has launched its brick-and-mortar store at Infiniti Mall, in Mumbai.
The launch of the store is part of the company’s Omnichannel approach to beauty retail with the aim to open 30 offline stores across India by 2020.
The store features brands including Estée Lauder, Clinique, L’Occitane, Ciaté, L.A. Girl among others.
“The Omnichannel route is a logical extension in order to offer our customers a seamless shopping experience. Each piece of the consumer’s experience is enhanced by consistently offering products digitally, in-store and through the Nykaa app with innovations like product consultations, exclusive offers, tutorials and much more” said CEO and Founder, Nykaa, Falguni Nayar.
Since its launch in 2012, Nykaa said, it has a current run rate of 400 crore offering over 650 brands and 60,000 products.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Federal authorities say they have intercepted a shipment of 108 phony replica Super Bowl rings representing many past champion teams, including the Philadelphia Eagles.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials say the rings were found in an express consignment parcel that arrived June 18 from Hong Kong marked as alloy rings.
Trade enforcement officers noted "poor craftsmanship" and detained the rings to verify their authenticity with the National Football League, the trademark holder.
Customs officials say the NFL confirmed that the rings were phony. Officials say an authorized replica of a Super Bowl ring can cost $10,000 but counterfeit ones are offered on the internet for $25.
Stocks ended modestly higher Monday, nudging the Standard & Poor's 500 index and Dow Jones industrial average to record highs.
Technology stocks accounted for most of the gains. Health care stocks also rose, making up for losses in banks and industrial companies. Traders also had their eye on bitcoin futures on their first day of trading.
On Monday:
The S&P 500 index rose 8.49 points, or 0.3 percent, to 2,659.99, a record.
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The Dow gained 56.87 points, or 0.2 percent, to 24,386.03, a record.
The Nasdaq composite added 35 points, or 0.5 percent, to 6,875.08.
The Russell 2000 index of smaller-company stocks slipped 1.88 points, or 0.1 percent, to 1,519.84.
For the year:
The S&P 500 is up 421.16 points, or 18.8 percent.
The Dow is up 4,623.43 points, or 23.4 percent.
The Nasdaq is up 1,491.96 points, or 27.7 percent.
The Russell 2000 is up 162.71 points, or 12 percent.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - A judge is effectively reinstating a $1 million penalty against a former Pennsylvania House speaker after the state’s highest court threw it out as part of a 2012 corruption sentence.
Pennlive.com reported that a Dauphin County judge imposed the new $1 million penalty Wednesday against John Perzel under a law that targets the pensions of state officials convicted of committing crimes on the job.
Perzel’s lawyer, Michael Palermo, says he’ll appeal.
The state Supreme Court last year rejected Judge Richard Lewis’s 2012 restitution order because, under criminal codes, the state can’t be considered a victim.
Perzel, a Philadelphia Republican who was once among the state’s most powerful politicians, pleaded guilty to conspiracy, conflict of interest and theft. Perzel served nearly two years in prison and was released in 2014.
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Bernie Czeck of Mocanaqua submitted this photo which he took in December at the New Jersey shore. He wrote, “I took this photo at the beach in Ocean City, N.J., on Dec. 9. Even though the temperature was low, the solitude and stillness of the Atlantic Ocean was beautiful.”
Southern Baptists on Wednesday formally condemned the political movement known as the “alt-right,” in a national meeting that was thrown into turmoil after leaders initially refused to take up the issue.
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Wildfires have been burning around Southern California for a week. Most are under control, but the Thomas Fire spread up the coast to Santa Barbara County over the weekend, forcing more residents to evacuate. It’s now one of the largest fires in state history. All this fire and wind is raising big questions about weather and climate.
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New York's Department of Financial Services (DFS) is investigating Barclays (BARC.L) over its chief executive's attempt to unmask a whistleblower, a person familiar with the matter said on Monday.
The DFS probe is in the preliminary stages, the person said.
Barclays Chief Executive Jes Staley apologized to the bank's staff on Monday, after the lender said it would dock his pay and reprimand him for failing to follow the lender's policy granting whisteblowers anonymity.
A spokeswoman for Barclays declined to comment.
The bank said in a statement on Monday that it had notified all relevant authorities about its handling of the case.
Barclays is licensed by DFS to do business in New York.
(Reporting by Karen Freifeld in New York, writing by Lawrence White)
The Armed Forces Retirement Home in Gulfport was rebuild after the old home was destroyed by Katrina. AMANDA McCOY amccoy@sunherald.com File
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PENN & TELLER: FOOL US – Monday, December 11, 2017 at 8pm on CW50 – WON’T GET FOOLED AGAIN – Aspiring magicians are invited to perform their best trick to try and fool the world-famous team of Penn & Teller, who will get to see the trick only once and have to immediately try to work it out. Anyone who succeeds wins the right to perform with Penn & Teller in their celebrated show at the Rio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. The live studio audience and the TV audience watch along with Penn & Teller as they try to figure out the secrets. The magicians featured in the episode include Javi Benitez, Mike Bliss, Ekaterina and Ran Gafner. Alyson Hannigan (“How I Met Your Mother”) serves as host (#408). Original airdate 9/28/2017.
A Jackson County man is seeking justice after a confrontation that left him bruised and his car damaged.
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Police in Newtownabbey are appealing for information following a burglary yesterday (Tuesday).
It was reported that a number of tools were stolen from the Avondale Drive area.
PSNI Constable Hayley Simpson said: “These items were from the EJC Contracts site. A number of items were taken including two Makita drills and two grinders among a number of smaller items totalling over £6000.
“We are appealing for anyone with information who may have witnessed any suspicious activity in the area or have information about the incident or anyone who may be offered similar items for sale in suspicious circumstances to contact police at Newtownabbey on 101 quoting CC2018070300317.
“Or, if someone would prefer to provide information without giving their details they can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers and speak to them anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
A MAN in his early-to-mid 60s has been transported to Gladstone Base Hospital after rolling his car at Calliope late this morning.
A Queensland Ambulance spokesperson said the man was in a stable condition when he was taken to hospital, with unconfirmed injuries to his head and arm, possibly the result of a pre-existing condition.
Initially reported through to police as a fuel tanker rollover, it turned out the man had been driving a Ford Festiva.
The vehicle ended up upside-down on Weeroona Rd.
A QFES spokesperson said a single fire crew had been dispatched to the scene of the rollover to make the area safe, stopping a possible fuel leak and righting the vehicle before it was towed.
No road closures or traffic delays are expected.
U.S. House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) holds a news conference at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S., March 23, 2017. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst
WASHINGTON U.S. House of Representatives Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi on Monday urged House Speaker Paul Ryan to insist that Intelligence Committee Chairman Devin Nunes recuse himself from the panel's investigation of alleged ties between President Donald Trump's associates and Russia.
"Chairman Nunes' discredited behaviour has tarnished that office," Pelosi said in a statement. "Speaker Ryan must insist that Chairman Nunes at least recuse himself from the Trump-Russia investigation immediately. That leadership is long overdue."
(Reporting by Eric Beech)
DiPietro stopped 45 of 46 shots to lead OHL Windsor to a 2-1 win over Guelph on Friday.
Despite the fact the Spitfires lost countless players to the professional ranks this season, DiPietro gives them a chance to win every single night. The athletic netminder is now 4-1-1 with a 2.00 GAA and a .939 save percentage in the early going for Windsor. Expect DiPietro to be one of the best goaltenders in the OHL this season when all is said and done.
SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- Snowy weather may make for difficult Super Bowl Sunday commutes, according to the National Weather Service.
The National Weather has issued a winter weather advisory from 7 a.m. on Sunday until 1 a.m. on Monday, warning of snow-covered and slippery roads. The heaviest snow is expected to fall Sunday afternoon until the early evening, according to the National Weather Service.
Approximately 1 to 3 inches are expected to fall in lower terrain areas and 3 to 5 are expected to fall in higher terrain areas, according to the National Weather Service.
The advisory was issued for Onondaga, Madison, southern Oneida, Cortland, Chenango, Otsego and Broome counties.
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Empty Bowls is a community project to raise money for local hunger prevention efforts.
For $11 you get to choose a bowl created by local potters, community members, and students.
These bowls are each unique and a great keepsake! You then fill it with soup donated by local restaurants.
The meal includes bread, beverage, and dessert.The event also features a raffle, entertainment, clowns for the children, and a pottery demonstration by a local professional potter.
When: Saturday, October 28, 2017
Time: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Where: SPASH
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The family-owned business on the corner of Whiterock Avenue and Hwy 18 has existed since 1933.
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Ana Castro-Rodriguez had 29 assists from her setter’s position to lead the Masuk High girls volleyball team to a 3-1 victory over Notre Dame of Fairfield on Friday.
Maria Castro-Rodriguez had 18 digs for coach Bryan Coloma’s Panthers.
Paige Hine had eight kills and two blocks.
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. (WVTM) — There are multiple reports of a tornado touching down near the Jacksonville State campus in east Alabama Monday night.
The National Weather Service in Birmingham shared the following on Twitter at 8:40 p.m.:
CONFIRMED DAMAGING AND POSSIBLY LARGE TORNADO NEAR JACKSONVILLE/CALHOUN COUNTY MOVING EAST INTO NORTHERN CLEBURNE COUNTY. TORNADO WARNING IN EFFECT! TAKE THIS SERIOUSLY AND SHELTER NOW!! #alwx — NWS Birmingham (@NWSBirmingham) March 20, 2018
Fire officials tell The Anniston Star reporter Kirsten Fiscus that there are "many injuries."
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Yates was reinstated from the family leave list Monday.
Yates is back with the big club after missing three games. The 30-year-old, who has compiled a 3.55 ERA and 56 strikeouts in 38 innings this season, will immediately return to his role as the Padres' primary setup man. Jose Valdez was sent back to the minors in a corresponding move.
Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Ryan Callahan (24) gets hit with a slap shot in front of Florida Panthers goalie Roberto Luongo and right wing Radim Vrbata (71), of the Czech Republic, during the first period of an NHL hockey game Fri., Oct. 6, 2017, in Tampa, Fla. Chris O'Meara AP
Barnwell to replace Reifer after Jaguar’s 3rd match
The Guyana Jaguars team, which commenced their mission to claim the 2018 CWI Regional Super 50 title with victories against Kent Country Cricket Club and USA thus far, will enter their fourth round of matches without Raymon Reifer, due to Windies duties, an official release from the Guyana Cricket Board informed.
However, the Jaguars will benefit from a fitting replacement in all-rounder, Christopher Barnwell, who will depart Guyana tomorrow, Sunday 4th February, 2018 to join the Jaguars team in Antigua.
The Jaguars next match will be tomorrow at Coolidge Cricket Ground, a day and night encounter against the Leeward Islands Hurricanes.
ROXANA — Midwest Members Credit Union sponsors the Shell of the Month program at Roxana High School.
Two students from each grade level are selected each month by members of the school’s faculty. Each student is awarded a certificate and a Subway gift card. The seniors selected each month will have the opportunity to compete for a Shell of the Year scholarship at the end of the school year.
This month’s winners are:
Freshmen: Parris White and Hannah Runion
Sophomores: Nicolas Mahan and Madison Pence
Juniors: Elizabeth Ruvalcaba and Meg Bosse
Seniors: Zoey Weigel and Alyssa Autery
For information about the credit union, visit the website.
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MIAMI (AP) — A quarter century after he vanished, a man dubbed the last of Miami’s “cocaine cowboys” is being sentenced for a drug trafficking conviction.
A hearing is set Wednesday for 56-year-old Gustavo Falcon. He disappeared in 1991 when he was indicted along with his older brother and others for their roles in a $2 billion cocaine smuggling operation during Florida’s 1980s “Miami Vice” era.
Falcon was captured in April 2017 in Kissimmee, Florida, where he had been living with his wife under an assumed name. She was not charged.
Falcon pleaded guilty, wrote a letter of apology to the presiding judge and his lawyers are seeking a nine-year prison term. Under terms of his plea deal with prosecutors he would get no more than 14 years if the judge agrees.
LANSING, Mich (WLNS) – Like it or not summer is winding down and families all over the state need to start getting ready for school to start again.
There’s an event in Ingham County that starts today to help make sure kids are healthy and ready to learn.
For the ninth year now the Ingham County Health Department is putting on its “Back-to-School Health Fair”.
It runs today through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. expect on Wednesday when it stays open until 6 p.m.
Parents can get their children’s hearing, vision and lead levels tested for free.
Children can also get a sports physical or immunizations by appointment to meet your district’s requirements.
If you would like to make an appointment for physicals call 517-887-5405 and explain that you are calling for the health fair.
You’ll call a different number to set up an immunization. That number is 517-887-4350.
The health fair is taking place at the Ingham County Health Department’s office at 5303 S. Cedar Street in Lansing.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A teen charged with killing a woman in a drunk driving crash is expected to strike a plea deal Monday.
Investigators say in February, Luke Griffin was drunk when he rear-ended a car on I-25 near the San Felipe Pueblo.
A Colorado woman in the car, Corrina Vaden, was killed and two others were severely injured.
The former University of New Mexico student was out on bond until early November after he tested positive for drugs and alcohol.
Griffin is expected to strike a plea deal Monday and be sentenced on Friday.
The teen could face up to 20 years for several charges including vehicular homicide.
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GRANTS, N.M. (KRQE) – Grants Police are asking for the publics help in finding a 25-year-old man believed to be in danger.
Isaac Martinez was last seen Sunday,
Investigators are suspecting foul play and have two people of interest in the case.
They are offering up to a $1,000 reward for information on his whereabouts.
Martinez’s vehicle is at his home. Investigators believe he may have ridden somewhere on his bicycle.
He was last seen in a grey jacket, jeans, and red and black shoes.
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Britain is set to introduce a new version of its £1 coin for the first time in 30 years and the U.K. government called on citizens to raid their piggy banks before the current coin becomes defunct in October.
The new 12-sided £1 coin would be the most secure in the world when it enters circulation on March 28, the treasury announced on Sunday. This is as a result of several security features, most notably, a hologram.
The coin is to be released in spring in an effort to further prevent counterfeits which costs businesses and taxpayers millions each year.
Gardeners for wildlife and other nature lovers will welcome the sight of Erythronium umbilicatum, more commonly known as Trout Lilies. This lily, one of the few true ephemerals in our region, will bloom in low damp areas for a month or less beginning in February. Carolyn Kaster AP
ZURICH Credit Suisse (CSGN.S) is conducting an internal investigation over whether staff breached compliance rules after three of its offices were searched in tax evasion probes, the head of its International Wealth Management division said on Friday.
"The investigation will be executed by compliance, it will not be executed by the business," Iqbal Khan, who is responsible for Credit Suisse's private banking operations outside Switzerland and Asia Pacific, said in a telephone interview with Reuters.
"If any individuals are implicated or have violated against these processes or procedures or policies that are in place then we will identify that very quickly."
Feb 2 (Reuters) - BELIMO HOLDING AG:
* BELIMO TO NOMINATE SANDRA EMME FOR ELECTION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
LONDON, July 4 (Reuters) - A British couple whose possible poisoning is being investigated by counter-terrorism police are showing "very similar" symptoms to those suffered by Russian former double agent Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia, the Sun newspaper reported on Wednesday.
"Doctors have determined that the pair have been poisoned by toxins and are showing very similar ... symptoms to the former Russian military intelligence colonel and his daughter," the newspaper said.
British police said on Wednesday they suspected the two people who were found in a critical condition near the English city where the Skripals were poisoned earlier this year may have been exposed to an unknown substance.
(Reporting by David Milliken; editing by Stephen Addison)
Humane Society of Naples helps 100,000th pet get adopted
One lucky dog got to be the 100,000th animal to be adopted from the Humane Society of Naples Saturday.
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Jon Hamm looks handsome in a silver suit as he arrives at the premiere of his new film Baby Driver on Wednesday night (June 14) in Los Angeles.
The 46-year-old actor was joined at the premiere by his co-stars Lily James, Ansel Elgort and girlfriend Violetta Komyshan, Jamie Foxx, Eiza Gonzalez, and Jon Bernthal.
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Aubrey Plaza, Ashley Greene, and Zach Braff both stepped out to attend the premiere as well.
Baby Driver is set to hit theaters on June 28.
FYI: Aubrey is wearing a Armani dress and Jimmy Choo shoes while carrying a Tyler Ellis clutch.
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Fans react as Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale 41) is pulled from the baseball game in the sixth inning in Game 1 against the Houston Astros on an American League Division Series, Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017, in Houston.
Metallica and Lady Gaga powered through a malfunctioning microphone Sunday night to give the 2017 Grammys one of the liveliest performances of the evening, but afterwards it wasn't smooth sailing.
Lars Ulrich, the drummer for the heavy metal band, appeared on The Late Late Show Tuesday and told host James Corden that lead singer James Hetfield acted like a professional onstage, but once the performance ended it was a very different situation.
"Well, in the heat of the battle you're out there you're playing when it's a technical issue you don't really know is it going to the house, is his vocals gong to the truck?" Ulrich explained. "Maybe it's the monitors, so you just gotta keep playing."
Here's a turn of events - an animal broke into the zoo rather than trying to escape. Idaho Journal has a live video feed on Facebook as they try to get the bear down and to safety.
A wild black bear is currently in a tree in the zoo and the Zoo Idaho in Pocatello is closed until further notice. Remember bears are no joke and are the animal most likely to kill you in Idaho according to a study from last week!
LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) — Two women who say they were sexually assaulted by actor Steven Seagal are set to discuss their allegations Monday.
A press conference was held at the law offices of Lisa Bloom, the attorney representing Regina Simons and Faviola Daddick.
Prosecutors with the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office last month said they were looking into sexual assault allegations against the “Hard To Kill” actor.
Actress Regina Simons recently told talk show host Megyn Kelly that Seagal raped her in 1993 while she was an extra on the film “On Deadly Ground”, but it wasn’t clear whether the case being investigated involves Simons.
Simons is among several women who have accused Seagal of sexual assault over the years, including Jenny McCarthy, Portia de Rossi and Rae Dawn Chong.
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Yet another Syracuse Orange football player has announced they'll transfer. On Monday, tight end Kendall Moore shared his decision via Twitter.
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(Reuters) - Roger Federer has pulled out of the Cincinnati Open with a back injury, meaning Rafa Nadal will be the new world number one in next week's rankings.
Federer, who has participated in the Ohio warm-up tournament for the U.S. Open on seven occasions, said he had picked up the injury in Montreal, where he lost to Germany's Alexander Zverev in the final.
"I am very sorry to pull out of the Western and Southern Open as I always enjoy playing here," Federer said in a statement issued by the tournament.
"Cincinnati has some of the best fans in the world and I am sorry I will miss them. Unfortunately, I tweaked my back in Montreal and I need to rest this week."Federer's withdrawal assures that Nadal will be top of the rankings when they are issued on Aug. 21. The Spaniard will return to the top spot for the first time since July 6, 2014.
(Reporting by Simon Evans; editing by Mark Heinrich)
A man was struck and killed by a vehicle in Tacoma’s South End late Sunday night, according to police.
The man, in his 40s, was hit and killed about 11 p.m. in the 800 block of East 72nd Street, near McKinley Avenue East, police spokeswoman Loretta Cool said Monday morning. Another man, whose age is unknown, had minor injuries from being hit.
The female driver, in her 60s, stayed at the scene of the crash, Cool said.
The driver has not been booked into Pierce County Jail at this time.
An apparently drunk 29-year-old Tacoma man tried to drive through the scene of the investigation about 1 a.m., Cool said, nearly hitting three police officers and leading them on a short chase.
That man was arrested nearby and booked into Pierce County Jail on suspicion of three counts of first-degree assault, felony elusion, driving under the influence and driving while suspended.
End-of-Mission press releases include statements of IMF staff teams that convey preliminary findings after a visit to a country. The views expressed in this statement are those of the IMF staff and do not necessarily represent the views of the IMF's Executive Board.
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Adam Lind, center, playing for the Seattle Mariners last May, is congratulated by Nelson Cruz, left, and Kyle Seager following a three-run homer. WEST PALM BEACH - As their pitchers and catchers streamed into West Palm Beach ahead of their official report date Tuesday, the Washington Nationals made a significant addition to their bench by agreeing to terms with power-hitting lefty Adam Lind, according to a person familiar with the situation.
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A man was taken to hospital this morning after a road traffic collision involving two lorries on Back Lane, Long Lawford.
An ambulance, an air ambulance and two fire engines attended the incident, which was reported at 11am this morning, Friday October 6.
One casualty was trapped and released by firefighters using cutting equipment.
A man in his fifties was treated on the scene for leg injuries before being taken by land ambulance to University Hospital Coventry.
The last fire engine left the scene at 12:05pm.
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(Triple A has an opportunity to volunteer)….It is part of the Long Term Care Ombudsman Program.
The Area Agency on Aging is looking for Volunteers to advocate for the protection of residents who live in skilled Nursing Facilities and Residential Care Facilities. For those interested, applications are available to become a Long Term Care Ombudsman Volunteer. For more information call 442-265-7032, or go to their website; www. aaa24.org.
It's like buses, you wait from 2011 until 2017 and then "KAPOW" seven posts (out of thirteen since 2009) come along all at once. Have you bought the account from someone?
Quite apart from Odsal being just about the coldest place in Christendom and a bit crumbly, there are too many outside interested parties. Administrator is not professionally bothered by that. Green wants his pennies back. Odsal therefore white elephant - and with the ban in the ivory trade not worth ought bar all the very many above mentioned, non-sporting uses.
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Recent reports claimed that Chahal was dating the Kannada actor and that they would be getting married soon
Yuzvendra Chahal and Tanishka Kapoor
India and Bangalore leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal, 27, quashed rumours on social media that claimed he was going to wed to actor Tanishka Kapoor. Recent reports claimed that Chahal was dating the Kannada actor and that they would be getting married soon.
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However, yesterday, Chahal tweeted a clarification: "This is to convey from my side that there is nothing going on in my life. I'm not getting married. Tanishka and I are just good friends. It's a request to all to stop spreading the news and making it viral. I hope you respect my privacy and stop the rumours. Please stop posting about my marriage which is completely baseless. Please verify before posting anything."
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The Sampdoria midfielder has been linked with a switch to the Gunners this summer.
In fact Torreira himself has praised Arsenal but insists he is just focused on the World Cup.
He said: “Arsenal are a good team, one of the most important in the world, but at this moment I am focused on playing for my country.”
Now Football London journalist Charles Watts claims the Gunners are denying a deal has been concluded.
He explained: “If everything goes to plan, Torreira should be an Arsenal player after Uruguay’s participation at the World Cup comes to an end.
Home Indiana Water Rate Increase Possible in Mt Carmel February 14th, 2017 Bri Williams Indiana Pinterest
The city of Mt. Carmel is considering a rate hike for water customers. The last increase for the Mt. Carmel utility was in 2011.
Officials say the increase is needed to fix the treatment plant and replace water lines. Proposed water rate hikes in the city would begin this year and continue through 2019.
That would begin with a $2.22 increase on city water bills this year, increasing gradually through 2019.
The proposal must be approved by the city council. They meet again on February 28th.
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STOCKHOLM, March 30 Swedish biometric firm Fingerprint Cards, from 2016 annual report:
* Says at the end of 2016, the penetration rate in Fingerprint Cards' addressable market for smartphones was nearly 50 percent and is estimated to amount to nearly 95 percent by 2020
* Says its addressable smartphone market is estimated to grow, in terms of the number of devices, in pace with the increase of the penetration rate for fingerprint sensors, from slightly more than 600 million devices in 2016 to 1.5 billion devices in 2020
Link to annual report: here (Reporting by Olof Swahnberg)
April 20 Publicis:
* Expects Q2 to remain in negative territory, but to show an improvement compared with Q1
* Q1 organic growth -1.2 pct
* Q1 revenue 2,328 million euros
* Organic growth in Q1 2017 continued to be affected by weakness of FMCG sector
* Q2 of 2017 will remain affected by past issues
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The day before Super Bowl 52, Bad Lip Reading dropped the 2018 version of their NFL video that they release every year.
It includes the quarterbacks that’ll be competing on Sunday: the Eagles’ Nick Foles and the Patriots’ Tom Brady. Plus, there are other players from various teams, officials and reporters.
It even includes Carson Wentz saying, “I’m not Prince Harry?”
Enjoy!
A Martinsburg man pled guilty Tuesday for a firearm violation in Berkeley County, according to Acting United States Attorney Betsy Steinfeld Jividen. Michael Eugene Decker, 37, of Martinsburg, was indicted on Feb. 22 by a federal grand jury in Elkins for a charge of armed career criminal act.
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Kayla E. Groff, 28, of East Alton, formerly of Edwardsville, died Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017, at her residence.
Visitation will be 2 p.m. until service at 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17, at Weber & Rodney Funeral Home in Edwardsville. She will be cremated following services.
Express Sport brings you the top Fantasy Premier League tips ahead of FPL GW34
Fantasy Premier League managers are all set for a double Gameweek 34 with Manchester United, Crystal Palace and Middlesbrough all playing twice next week.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Marcus Rashford provide interesting options while some unexpected faces could be of great value across the clashes.
Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool are less value-for-money than usual this week although Tottenham are back in the hunt for silverware.
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MUSIC: Sirlex – International Girl (Prod. By Tee Mode)
After his previous release “Desire” featuring Niniola & Koker with a follow up nice video which had hot rotations in media houses, Priest Entertainment Act SIRLEX is out with new hit single title “INTERNATIONAL GIRL” song produced by “Tee Mode”
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Hey gang, welcome to another edition of the Lunch Special. Mark Kiszla will be joining us at noon today to discuss -- gasp -- a Broncos win. He'll also field questions on our other local sports teams. Got a question for him? Submit it now and he'll be here at noon to discuss.
And without further ado, I'll add Mark's weekly custom in this chat -- his walkup song.
Madison Co. Budget Committee holds first meeting of week
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. — The Madison County Budget Committee met Monday to talk about the upcoming fiscal year.
The committee heard proposals from various departments including expenditure requests for daily operations and anything new the departments might need.
The committee will meet each morning this week until Thursday.
The CIA released 470,000 additional files on Wednesday from the 2011 raid that killed Osama Bin Laden, including a surprising list of movies found at his Pakistan compound. Mazhar Ali Khan AP
HOWLAND, Ohio (WYTV) – Starting Monday, Howland police will be issuing warnings to drivers caught speeding on their handheld officer-manned camera.
On Friday, police officers were trained on how to use the equipment ahead of the 30-day warning period.
Officers will be manning the cameras in areas like Routes 82 and 46 and in school zones.
After the 30-day period, drivers caught on camera going nine miles over the speed limit will receive a $100 citation.
The fee is $150 for going six miles over in a school zone.
“Our number one complaint is excessive speeding in our township by our Howland Township residents and our goal is to slow motorists down,” Chief Nick Roberts said. “That way, they can get to their destinations safely. If we can stop one accident from happening, one injury accident, one fatal crash from happening, then this program’s been a success.”
Enforcement by using the camera will begin on March 6.
wrencat1873 wrote:
We love being underdogs and Kear is a master of exploiting that kind of thing.
I'm happy for everyone to write us off and lets get some "W's" before they see the Trinity revolution in full force AND, we enter the cup later than they do.We love being underdogs and Kear is a master of exploiting that kind of thing.I'm happy for everyone to write us off and lets get some "W's" before they see the Trinity revolution in full force
Yes but Kear ain't the coach Chester is. I know you mean nothing by it but Kear's scope of operation is IMHO being over done. For me he will have very little day to day contact with the players and rightly so. Again as far as I recall Kear's roll is almost part time.I'm sure Chester will take advice but I wouldn't assume he'll follow the Kear formula.
A man armed with a gun barricaded himself Tuesday inside a Hacienda Heights home and made his way to the roof, then gave up.
Deputy Juanita Navarro-Suarez said the Special Enforcement Bureau, which is the department’s SWAT, persuaded the man to surrender and offered him a ladder.
A police dog also clambered on the roof at one point.
The incident started around 12:45 p.m. when the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Industry station received a call about a fight in the 16600 block of Carriage Place, according to Sgt. Gus Ramirez. He said a neighbor also heard a gunshot.
Ramirez said a woman got out of the home and was seen by deputies running down the street. He said she was not injured.
Deputies evacuated nearby homes and called in the SWAT. The Crisis Negotiation Team also responded.
Navarro-Suarez didn’t know what the man and the woman argued about before the man barricaded himself.
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) " It's day three of deliberations for a Minnesota jury in the case of a police officer charged with manslaughter in the fatal shooting of a black motorist.
Officer Jeronimo (yeh-RON'-ih-moh) Yanez shot 32-year-old cafeteria worker Philando Castile during a traffic stop in a St. Paul suburb last July 6. Castile had just informed the officer that he was carrying a gun.
Yanez testified that Castile was drawing the gun against his orders. Prosecutors say he overreacted.
The jury surfaced briefly Tuesday with a request for another look at two key videos in the case. One video was captured by the officer's squad car. It shows a wide view of the traffic stop and the shooting. The other video was made by Castile's girlfriend. It starts moments after the shooting.
When you don't pray, you play and when you play you become a prey for the enemy
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President Uhuru Kenyatta has urged leaders aggrieved by the election outcome to use constitutional means to resolve the political standoff.
Responding to Raila Odinga call for work boycott, President Kenyatta in an address to the nation said his government will not allow the loss of lives, destruction of property and looting.
“People are free to protest but the gov’t will not allow destruction of property,” Uhuru said.
“If you want to have a demonstration, organize with the police. You don’t need permission from me or Jubilee,” he added.
However, he asked police to use restraint when handling protesters.
The head of state said Kenyans have stated clearly the election is behind them and majority have returned to work.
Uhuru called for peace, love and tranquility.
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* Airbus says on 5 April 2017 placed U.S. $750 million in U.S. dollar bonds with a 30-year maturity and a fixed coupon of 3.950 percent. Further company coverage: (Reporting By Andrew Callus)
Bhopal: Chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan would fly to Mandsaur on Wednesday to meet the families of farmers who were killed in police firing there. He will stay for a night at Mandsaur and will return to the capital after taking part in the School Chalo Abhiyam at Jaora on Thursday.
Chouhan would visit Laudh, Badwan, Piplyamandi, Barkhedpanth and Budha villages. He will also visit Neemuch district, where he will meet the kin of the dead farmers. In view of the chief minister’s visit, the administration may lift section 144 from the district. Among others, Rahul Gandhi, Kamalnath, Digvijay Singh and on Tuesday, Jyotiraditya Scindia were not allowed to enter Mandsaur. The minister incharge of the district Archana Chitnis also had to return to Bhopal without meeting the kin of the farmers. Chouhan will be first top politician to visit the homes of the farmers.
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-- WWE.com ran an article today covering Ric Flair's hospitalization and seemingly failing health. There isn't much new information in the article, but it confirms that exact details are not known except that Flair was initially hospitalized for routine issues but that his management team is now suggesting his condition is a lot worse than everyone thought.
-- Mick Foley and Michael Hayes tweeted the following:
Sending positive energy and prayers out to you Ric. We need The Nature Boy around for a long time! @LegacyTalentCEO @MsCharlotteWWE https://t.co/BFbz6YvB0D — Mick Foley (@RealMickFoley) August 14, 2017
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Australian shares are expected to open lower on Monday, weighed by miners, as base metal prices slumped amid escalating tensions between the U.S. and North Korea. Chinese iron ore futures fell nearly 5 percent in a selloff triggered by a sharp retreat in steel prices amid concerns the Shanghai commodities exchange will lift margins on rebar contracts to fight speculative trading. The local share price index futures fell 0.1 percent to 5638, a 55.1-point discount to the underlying S&P/ASX 200 index close. The benchmark fell 1.2 percent on Friday. New Zealand's benchmark S&P/NZX 50 index fell 0.05 percent or 3.8 points to 7715.31 at 22:08 GMT. (Reporting by Shanima A in Bengaluru; Editing by Chris Reese)
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Feb 14 MS Autotech Co Ltd :
* Says it will pay annual cash dividend as 75 won/share for FY 2016, to shareholders of record on Dec. 31, 2016
* Total dividend amount is 1.09 billion won
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A Seattle-area company has removed a school shooting video game from its online platform following widespread backlash.
The Active Shooter video game was pulled days before it was to be released on the video-game marketplace Steam.
Steam's parent company Valve Corp. said Tuesday that it was removing the computer video game because the developer was a "troll with a history of customer abuse."
The game was developed by Revived Games, published by Acid and led by a person named Ata Berdiyev, who had previously been kicked off the platform under a different business name.
The game allows players to re-create school shootings by stalking school hallways and racking up kills.
It was condemned by the parents of students killed during a Florida school shooting in February.
Flags lowered in Connecticut to honor shooting victims
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Flags across Connecticut are being lowered to half-staff in honor of the five Capital Gazette newspaper employees killed by a gunman who attacked their newsroom.
Democratic Gov. Dannel P. Malloy says flags will be lowered for one day until sunset Tuesday, in line with a presidential proclamation for flag displays across the country.
The five employees were killed Thursday by a gunman holding a grudge against the Annapolis, Maryland, publication.
In response to the shooting, Malloy said last week that he stood in solidarity with "every journalist who fights day in and day out for the truth and for accountability of those in power."
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A crash is causing delays on the M18 in South Yorkshire this morning, drivers have been warned.
One lane is blocked on the southbound carriageway of the motorway at junction three near Doncaster, Highways England reported shortly before 7am.
It said crews are at the scene and delays are starting to build.
Motorists are warned to take care on the approach.
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One set of traffic cameras is set to rake in £50 million in driver fines
According to reports from the Daily Star, around 1,500 drivers are being caught out daily at the Bank station junction in London.
Seven cameras are monitoring the busy junction with expected revenue topping £16,000 an hour and almost £200,000 every day.
Earlier this year restrictions were introduced banning cars, taxis and lorries from the junction at Bank station between 7am and 7pm on weekdays.
Only bicycles and buses are allowed to the junction now during these times.
Today, the inaugural committee for Governor-elect Jim Justice launched www.InaugurationWV.com to share information about the inaugural festivities. , Justice inauguration ceremony at the State Capitol and the inaugural ball taking place at The Greenbrier that evening.
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In the words of McDonald's, it's green, it's minty, but it's not available in Texas this year.It's not the luck of the Irish for the Lone Star state after McDonald's limited time shamrock shakes were nowhere to be found.The return of the shake was tweeted back in February, and to make it easy for customers to find participating locations, McDonald's also shared their Shamrock finder app.The way the app works is, users are able to zoom out on the map and view the nearest McDonald's location that is selling the green minty shake.After a couple of downloads later, it was discovered that the entire state of Texas had been left out, and fans were livid.At this time, it remains unknown why Texas was not included.According to the app, the nearest McDonald's selling the shake is in Las Vegas (not Nevada), New Mexico.McDonald's responded to ABC13 in regards to the lack of shakes, with the following statement:
Rajat Bose of rajatkbose.com told CNBC-TV18, "I am trading long, both the stocks that I have chosen are long side trades. For Maruti Suzuki, I would put a stop loss below Rs 6,169 while Rs 6,225 to about Rs 6,247 would be the target zone for the day. In Bombay Rayon Fashions, I would put a stop loss very close that is Rs 125.80 and Rs 129.90 is the target and if it stretches beyond that, Rs 131.75."
"I would add Shriram Transport Finance and Tata Elxsi . Lot of other technology stocks are also showing some traction today. In Tata Elxsi, put a stop loss below Rs 1,548; Rs 1,579 and Rs 1,588 would be the target. Regarding Shriram Transport, I am looking at a price of around Rs 1,088 to about Rs 1,093 and put a stop loss below Rs 1,069," he said.
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HAMILTON, Mich--- Hamilton entered the night with a perfect record in the OK Green and on a 12 game winning streak, they hosted Unity Christian. The Hawkeyes continued the streak with a 44-32 win.
The Government will take action against those who try to spread racism through Facebook and other social media channels, Minister of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Development Mahinda Amaraweera said.
The Minister was speaking at a Poson celebration in Tangalle.
He added that, spreading racism is a well organized attempt to weaken the development of the country. However, the Government will take every step to prevent that from happening, he added.
“The President has given instructions to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to take action against people who spread racism using social media. After the investigations, the authorities will take necessary legal actions against such people,” Amaraweera asserted.
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CLEVELAND (AP) — Pacers guard Glenn Robinson III could play Monday night as Indiana tries to even its playoff series with the Cavaliers.
Robinson, who has missed the past 12 games with a sprained left calf, took part in the team’s shootaround ahead of Game 2. Robinson didn’t dress for Saturday’s series opener, which the Pacers lost 109-108 to the defending NBA champions.
Robinson hasn’t played since March 22 after injuring himself during a practice scrimmage.
Coach Nate McMillan isn’t sure how much he can use the league’s slam dunk champion, who returned to practice on Sunday.
Robinson gives McMillan depth and another perimeter weapon to throw at the Cavaliers, whose defense has been suspect all season.
The 23-year-old Robinson averaged 6.1 points and 3.6 rebounds in 69 games.
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David Bruce Crawford, 51, from West Mackay has pleaded guilty to defrauding online gambling company UBET.
A WEST Mackay man has defrauded an online gambling company to the tune of tens of thousands of dollars.
David Bruce Crawford, 51, has pleaded guilty to fraud; dishonestly causing a detriment value of more than $30,000 to UBET, part of the Tatts Group, between June 2 to 29.
He appeared in Mackay Magistrates Court on Monday, where it was heard he caused the online betting service a financial loss of $46,901 from West Mackay.
Crawford, represented by Legal Aid Queensland solicitor Danny Yarrow, showed little emotion while facing the court for his case's brief mention.
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Magistrate Scott Luxton and Mr Yarrow agreed Crawford's sentencing would likely be a lengthy affair.
It was adjourned by the magistrate until early September.
Crawford's bail was extended.
New York Mets' Adrian Gonzalez drives in a run with a double during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday, May 30, 2018, in Atlanta. John Bazemore AP Photo
New York Yankees' Jacoby Ellsbury, right, scores on a throwing error by St. Louis Cardinals' Kolten Wong as catcher Yadier Molina fields the throw at home plate during the fifth inning of a baseball game Friday, April 14, 2017, in New York. New York Yankees' Jacoby Ellsbury, right, scores on a throwing error by St. Louis Cardinals' Kolten Wong as catcher Yadier Molina fields the throw at home plate during the fifth inning of a baseball game Friday, April 14, 2017, in New York.
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The holiday season is all about giving, and one San Antonio teen gave his mom the best gift she could ask for at this time in her life.
19-year old Moses Castellano took to Twitter to help his mom overcome a tough time at work. He tweeted:
Hey y'all, my mom moved salons recently and because of that she isn't getting the same amount of customers as she used to. She's a self-employed cosmetologist and has loved doing hair professionally for the last 30 years. Please rt so she can gain some potential customers. Tysm!! pic.twitter.com/HpFxeB1KE1 — tamale mosher (@andyxdwyer) December 5, 2017
Castellano says he never thought the kind tweet would go viral, considering the fact that he has just over 500 followers — mostly consisting of friends and family. But to the teen’s surprise, his post has received over 62,000 retweets and more than 70,000 likes on Twitter since Tuesday.
Happy Holidays to the Castellanos.
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GRANT COUNTY, Ind. (WISH) – Grant County officials are searching for a man who failed to register as a sex offender.
50-year-old Ronald Law is wanted on two warrants for failure of a sex offender to possess a valid license or ID and failure to register as a sex offender.
Law is 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighs approximately 218 pounds. He has blonde hair and blue eyes.
Information on Law’s whereabouts can be given anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 765-662-8477.
Crime Stoppers pays up to a $1,000 cash reward for information that results in the arrest or indictment of people who commit felony crimes.
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The World Wide Web sure ain’t what it used to be, and when it comes to getting things done anywhere and everywhere, that’s a good thing. Once, the idea of working in your browser was nothing more than a pipe dream. And the idea of replacing desktop software with online alternatives completely? Pfah! Ridiculous.
No more. Between the rise of broadband and robust web technologies like HTML5, modern browsers are capable of amazing things, and shifting your workload to the cloud is a very real possibility for many people. Whether you’re rocking a Chromebook or a space-constrained Windows 10 laptop, looking for handy occasional-use tools, or want to ditch the hassles associated with standalone software whole-hog, these websites can replace your traditional desktop applications. Just be sure your Internet connection is rock-solid!
Editor’s note: This article originally published August 31, 2014, but was updated on February 14, 2017.
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Amid the fallout following the resignation of Michael Flynn as national security advisor to President Donald Trump , Stephen Colbert had some thoughts to share on the matter.
During the opening monologue of Tuesday night's episode of The Late Show , the host slammed Flynn's alleged communication with the Russian ambassador concerning U.S. sanctions imposed on Russia after the election, which now appears to be confirmed .
"Flynn called the Russian ambassador, discussed the sanctions, and allegedly signaled the Kremlin to expect a reprieve when Trump took office," Colbert explained. "But he got caught because, turns out, we listen in on every phone call to the Russian ambassador. Who knew? Evidently not the national security adviser, you dummy!”
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LISBON, Ohio (WYTV) – Law enforcement busted a home in Lisbon for drugs on Friday, according to a report.
The Columbiana County Drug Task Force and Sheriff’s Office, along with Lisbon police, searched the house at 9375 State Route 45.
Inside, they found 11 grams of cocaine, a small amount of marijuana, over $350 cash, digital scales, drug paraphernalia and items used to package and sell drugs, according to the report.
Ronald Virden, 54, was arrested on a charge of drug paraphernalia. Brittany Robinson, 32, was arrested on a charge of drug abuse instruments.
After the drugs are tested in a lab, more charges could be filed.
WHITE BEAR LAKE, Minn. (AP)  Prosecutors say a Minnesota man lived in his house with the decomposing bodies of his mother and twin brother for about a year.
Sixty-year-old Robert James Kuefler of White Bear Lake is charged with interference with a dead body or scene of death because he neglected to tell authorities they died of natural causes, according to the St. Paul Pioneer Press .
The bodies were found last year. Kuefler was charged this week. Police say he told them his mother, 94-year-old Evelyn Kuefler, died in August 2015 and his brother, Richard Kuefler, died before that and he couldn't bring himself to bury them.
The complaint says his mother's body was decayed and skeletal and his brother's body was "mummified."
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March 31 Beijing Tongtech Co Ltd :
* To use undistributed profits to pay a cash dividend of 1.8 yuan (pre-tax) per 10 shares to shareholders for FY 2016
* To use additional paid-in capital to distribute 30 new shares for every 10 shares
* Co's the board agrees to elect Huang Yongjun as new general manger to replace Shen Huizhong who resigns due to change in job role
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This June 15, 2016, photo provided by Albert Stumm shows the Unterwalden ferry on Lake Lucerne, Switzerland, with a rainbow visible against the mountains surrounding the water. The lake rarely freezes over, allowing cruises to run throughout the year.
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Los Angeles. 1983. A storm is coming and its name is crack. Snowfall is a one-hour drama set against the infancy of the crack cocaine epidemic and its ultimate radical impact on the culture as we know it.
The story follows numerous characters on a violent collision course, including: Franklin Saint (Damson Idris), young street entrepreneur on a quest for power; Gustavo “El Oso” Zapata (Sergio Peris-Mencheta), a Mexican wrestler caught up in a power struggle within a crime family; Teddy McDonald (Carter Hudson), a CIA operative running from a dark past who begins an off-book operation to fund the Nicaraguan Contras; and Lucia Villanueva (Emily Rios), the self-possessed daughter of a Mexican crime lord.
Snowfall is created by John Singleton & Eric Amadio and Dave Andron and Executive Produced by Singleton, Andron, Thomas Schlamme, Amadio, Michael London and Trevor Engelson. Andron will serve as showrunner.
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Father Cleared Of Murdering Two Year Old Daughter After Seven Year Old Son Confesses
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) _ A capital murder charge has been dismissed against a North Texas man in the death of his 2-year-old daughter, after prosecutors learned her then-5-year-old brother said he caused her death.
Anthony Michael Sanders was accused of smothering his daughter, Ellie Mae, at their home in the Fort Worth suburb of Watauga in 2015. Investigators believed Sanders held his hand over her mouth out of anger for her interrupting his computer games.
Jailed since April 2016, Sanders denied responsibility. He said he found his daughter not breathing after his son reported she wouldn’t wake up.
The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports prosecutors recently learned the boy told his mother he was responsible. Investigators say the boy cried as he told them he accidentally rolled a heavy pillow onto his sister’s face while they played and it was too heavy for him to move.
America’s unofficial high holiday, the Super Bowl, is just days away, and it is expected that more than 110 million people will tune in this year to watch the game. It’s a time of togetherness (at least until the coin toss), when no matter whether you support the Patriots or the Eagles, everyone can gather on the couch, eat copious amounts of junk food, and watch overblown commercials shilling things like insurance and more of the aforementioned junk food.
But let’s be honest: To take your Super Bowl party to the next level, the most important component you will need is a big, beautiful television set. The following five TVs from the industry’s top manufacturers are sure to kick the excitement up a notch, with images so clear that you’d swear you could smell the leather of the—fully inflated, I’m sure—pigskin.
This could be the last year that Summit County holds its primary election on a different day from the state’s.
The deputy director of Summit County's board of elections discusses the idea of changing the County's primary election date
The mayors of five Summit County cities and the county executive want to move the local primary to May to coincide with the state’s.
Deputy County Elections Director Paula Sauter says it would save money and make absentee voting easier for on-duty military personnel.
“The savings annually could be anywhere from $100,000 to $400,000 a year if we are able to completely eliminate the September primary from the County’s budget.”
In their joint announcement, the mayors and county executive said they will ask their respective councils to approve putting the issue before the voters in this years’ general election.
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It’s been quite the rollercoaster this season for the Cleveland Cavaliers. After the failed experiment with Isaiah Thomas, the front office cut ties and made some major roster changes at the trade deadline to try and salvage a campaign that was quickly going south.
Despite some positive flashes, there’s been an adjustment period as Cleveland tries to integrate several new players into its lineup and work to find some consistency in anticipation of what it hopes will be a long playoff run. One of their biggest question marks has to do directly with the youth and inexperience of many of the new faces.
It has also had to deal with the extended absence of veteran forward Kevin Love due to an injury. The team did, however, pass on some good news when it announced that Love would make his return against the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night.
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Worker transported to hospital following possible electrical shock at store
A workplace incident in Armstrong sent a male to hospital Tuesday.
“He was working on some electrical equipment,” said Armstrong Fire Chief Ian Cummings.
The incident, initially reported as an electrocution, took place at the Old Ranch Liquor Store on Pleasant Valley Boulevard around 11 a.m.
Owners of the store say the worker was sent to the hospital as a precaution and he has since returned home.
“Somebody just got spooked,” said the owner, who did not want to be identified. “He’s all good now.”
The worker was flipping a breaker when he was startled, according to the owner.
“The electrician came in and found nothing.”
WorkSafe BC has been notified of the incident.
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"One of the most violent years in Chicago history ended Saturday with a sobering tally: 762 homicides, the most in two decades in the city and more than New York and Los Angeles combined. The nation's third largest city also saw 1,100 more shooting incidents than it did in 2015, according to statistics released by the Chicago Police Department. The numbers underline a story of bloodshed that has put Chicago at the center of a national dialogue about gun violence." [editor's note: The "dialogue" goes something like this: Supporters of gun rights — "victim disarmament kills people, end it." Supporters of victim disarmament — "we don't CARE how many people die, this is about feeling morally superior" – TLK] (01/01/17)
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Popular Comedian, Basketmouth has spoken on criticisms targeted at ex-Big Brother Naija housemate, Cee-c for raining insults at Tobi.
DAILY POST recalls that Cee-c while in the house got reactions from viewers after she hurled insults at Tobi for gossiping about her with other housemates.
However, Basketmouth in a video on Goldmyne Tv said every woman would behave the same way as Cee-c , adding that there is a Cee-c in every woman out there.
In the video, he said, “Everywhere, I hear people complaining that Cee-c could not win because she insulted Tobi.
“How dare you people insult her because she insulted a man, the same thing she did, every woman would do. Unfortunately camera no dey everybody house.
“There is a Cee-c in every woman.”
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PHOTOS BY LYNN KUTTER ENTERPRISE-LEADER Amber Daniels with Only Prettier Salon in Farmington gives a free haircut to Chance Walker, 13, of Lincoln. About eight hairstylists from the area donated their time at the Lincoln Back to School Bonanza.
PHOTOS BY LYNN KUTTER ENTERPRISE-LEADER Amber Daniels with Only Prettier Salon in Farmington gives a free haircut to Chance Walker, 13, of Lincoln. About eight hairstylists from the area donated their time at the Lincoln Back to School Bonanza.
The tender for the renovation of the capital’s third metro line could be drawn out until April, but the renovation works will get under way in the summer, Budapest Mayor István Tarlós told the daily Népszava. Tarlós suggested that “someone may deliberately be trying to stall” the project, noting that Hungary’s public procurement law bars applicants that have previously been disqualified from a tender from reapplying for a period of 90 days, but he declined to name any companies.
The mayor expressed hope that the renovation would cover the installation of elevators at every station of the metro line, as opposed to just the most vital upgrades. But he said the scope of the renovation would depend on the offers the capital would receive for the upgrade of the stops.
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Last week, the Celtics were the toast of the East after outlasting the champion Cleveland Cavaliers for the top seed and home-court advantage. Then, the day before Boston's playoff opener, Isaiah Thomas' sister was killed in a car accident.
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — The Latest on violent protesting in Virginia and related developments around the nation (all times local):
A judge has denied bond for an Ohio man accused of plowing his car into a crowd at a white nationalist rally.
Judge Robert Downer said during a bond hearing Monday he would appoint a lawyer for James Alex Fields Jr.
Fields is charged with second-degree murder and other counts after authorities say he drove into the crowd, fatally injuring one woman and hurting 19 others.
The rally was held by white nationalists and others who oppose a plan to remove from a Charlottesville park of a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee.
Fields has been in custody since Saturday.
A high school teacher said Fields was fascinated with Nazism, idolized Adolf Hitler and had been singled out by school officials in the 9th grade for his “deeply held, radical” convictions on race.
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TAMPA, Fla. — Brian Beard Jr. scored a career-high 28 points on 10-of-15 shooting and Florida International beat South Florida 65-53 on Monday night.
Eric Lockett made 8 of 11 from the floor and had 18 points and 11 rebounds for the Golden Panthers (5-4), who won their third straight. Hassan Hussein added 13 points.
FIU made eight of its first 10 shots in the second half, pulling away with a 20-6 start to the period for a 44-31 lead on Hussein's jumper with 12:58 left. The Panthers cooled off from the floor but mostly maintained a double-digit lead the rest of the way.
South Florida (4-6) led 25-24 at halftime and, after falling behind in the second, closed within seven with just more than a minute to play.
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Students from St. Thomas Aquinas have learned how to transform some lumber, bolts and concrete into something that will forge new friendships among the next generation of learners.
The Grade 11 and 12 woodworking students spent the afternoon at Father F.X. O’Reilly Catholic School where they installed two new buddy benches in the schoolyard.
Teacher Kelly Madigan expects the benches will become more than just a place to take a load off during recess.
“We are hoping these friendship or buddy benches become a catalyst or platform for creating student awareness, openness, compassion and empathy for the needs of others,” he said.
EPIC has sent letters to two Senate Committees investigating Russian interference with the 2016 Presidential Election. In letters to the Senate Judiciary Committee and Senate Foreign Relations Committee EPIC described two Freedom of Information Act cases against the FBI and the ODNI to obtain records about the scope of activities aimed at undermining democratic institutions. EPIC explained that upcoming federal elections in Europe underscore the need to understand the cyber threat to democratic elections.
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× Rick Kogan discusses “High and Outside” with Phil Donlon and Ernie Hudson
Rick Kogan is joined in studio by actor/director/producer, Phil Donlon, to discuss Phil’s career and latest film, “High and Outside.” Actor Ernie Hudson joins the show by phone to chat about his role in the film.
For more about “High and Outside,” visit the movie’s website here.
A VBIED bomb targetting popular Posh Treat and nearby Pizza House in Mogadishu killed at least 10 people. NISA officials say they managed to pacify the attackers and arrest the situation.
There was no immediate death toll but witnesses reported hearing sporadic gunfire
" I saw several bodies lying on the ground as we escaped to safety" a patron Ahmed said after the attack. Posh Treat and Pizza House are popular with the youth mainly from the diaspora.
No group claimed responsibility for the attack although similar bombings have in the past been blamed on Alshabaab.
Repairs continue at Oroville Dam. Anchors are placed, side walls are framed, and the first structural slab erected on the upper spillway. On February 7, 2017, dam operators released a gusher of water down the spillway to reduce water levels at Lake Oroville. The heavy flows coming down the spillway apparently exploited weak points in the concrete, and one section of the concrete chute was lifted up, creating a giant crater underneath. The spillway is now under repair in a race to finish before the next rainy season.
Some thought it was a barn, some a sanitarium and one facetious man said it was to be a menagerie. But it was to be none of these, but a most original and charming house.
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Cyclone Marcus created an extra playground for kids who climbed on the fallen trees it left behind. Picture: Justin Kennedy
Cyclone Marcus created an extra playground for kids who climbed on the fallen trees it left behind. Picture: Justin Kennedy
ANOTHER cyclone could be headed for Darwin by the end of this week, as the clean up from Cyclone Marcus goes on.
Bureau of Meteorology senior forecaster Graeme King said there was a "moderate" chance the new cyclone would form by Thursday.
Mr King said the northeast Top End coast would be most at risk and impacts on the northwest coast could not be ruled out.
"It is too early to say how strong the possible cyclone will be and too early to forecast the rainfall totals that we may see as it crosses the coast and moves over land," he said.
"We will be tracking the system's developments very closely, and there is a chance that we will start to issue tropical cyclone advice during the next couple of days."
If the new cyclone eventuates, it will be named Cyclone Nora.
The mass walk out was set to happen ahead of Labour’s ruling national executive committee (NEC) is set to confirm Ms Formby’s appointment today.
Concerns have been raised that Ms Formby was involved in giving work to Vicki Kirby who had previously been suspended by the party for antisemitism when she was a senior figure in the Unite union.
Ms Formby’s appointment is a victory for her ex-lover Unite boss Len McCluskey and is seen as the final step in the far Left’s takeover of Labour.
She replaces moderate Iain McNicol who was understood to have been forced out by allies of leader Jeremy Corbyn.
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UPPER EAST SIDE, Manhattan — Two men with a toddler were attacked by a knife-wielding man Friday evening as they were leaving a bank on the Upper East Side.
It happened just before 6 p.m. outside the Chase Bank at East 60th Street and Lexington Avenue.
Friends Edward and Menderes managed to get away with minor cuts to their hands as they fended off the assailant. One of the men was holding his 17-month-old son during the ordeal. The child was not injured.
"He was a crazy guy," one of the victims told PIX11 News. "He pulled a knife, tried to stab us and we stopped him and put him on the floor and asked for the cops to arrive."
The men were able to detain the attacker until police were able to take him into custody. He has not been identified.
The motive for the attack is still unknown.
According to NYPD statistics, this is the fifth felony level assault so far this year in the 19th Precinct.
There was only one assault during the same period of time last year.
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A councillor in Rhondda Cynon Taf has been charged with two sexual assaults.
South Wales Police said a 67-year-old man from Treherbert had been charged with two counts of sexual assault against women.
He is understood to be Will Jones, Plaid Cymru councillor for Treherbert, who was elected in 2017. Mr Jones has been suspended from the party.
Rhondda Cynon Taf council has been asked to comment.
A Plaid Cymru spokeswoman said: "When she became aware of a serious complaint about personal conduct, councillor Pauline Jarman took the decision to suspend a councillor from the Plaid Cymru Group on Rhondda Cynon Taf council.
"Upon becoming aware of the complaint, Plaid Cymru chairman Alun Ffred Jones took the decision to suspend the councillor from party membership - he will remain suspended from the party until legal proceedings have concluded."
Mr Jones will appear at Merthyr Tydfil Magistrates' Court on 25 May.
March 31 Yifan Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.:
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DANVILLE, Ill. (WAND) - Danville aldermen have given initial approval for making the summer curfew for teens permanent.
Aldermen showed unanimous support for the measure.
Anyone under 18 and not supervised by a parent or guardian would not be allowed out past 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday.
Exceptions include a school, religious or volunteer activity, movie, play, sporting event or job.
This would make the summer curfew hours year-round.
The proposal goes to the full city council for approval on June 5.
PITTSBURGH — A jury has been chosen in the case of a Pennsylvania businessman accused of mortgage fraud who won a new trial because the judge, witnesses and jurors who convicted him last year saw his defence attorney sleeping.
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports jurors were selected Monday for the proceedings in the case of James Nassida scheduled to begin Aug. 29.
U.S. District Judge Donetta Ambrose ruled this year Nassida was denied a fair trial because attorney Stan Levenson dozed off during the October trial. Levenson has acknowledged he fell asleep because he was taking cold medicines that made him drowsy.
Nassida founded Century III Home Equity. Prosecutors allege he used inflated assets and fake property appraisals to help clients get millions of dollars in fraudulent mortgage loans.
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Anybody else a fan of Bates Motel? SPOILERS Me and my partner have just finished Season 5 and I'm so sad it's over now.
Such an incredibly gripping and intense series, it's hard to find a series that stays that consistently good and I'm so glad they changed bits from the Psycho film so it wasn't predictable what would happen.
I love where Norman kills that cheat Sam Loomis with the Roy Orbison track playing in the background and ends the scene covered in blood and the line..."oh mother, what have I done?"
Really sad it's finished now but I'm glad they knew when to finish it, the same can't be said for the likes of The Walking Dead.
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The world's largest diamond miner is doing the unthinkable: Selling stones produced in a laboratory. De Beers launched a new jewelry brand on Tuesday that features synthetic diamonds, a major reversal for a company that had implored consumers to stick with "real" stones.
The brand, called Lightbox, will offer synthetic diamonds at a fraction of the price it charges for stones pulled out of the earth. De Beers framed the move as a response to consumer demands. "Lightbox will transform the lab-grown diamond sector by offering consumers a lab-grown product they have told us they want but aren't getting: affordable fashion jewelry that may not be forever, but is perfect for right now," said De Beers CEO Bruce Cleaver.
[...] De Beers had been an outspoken critic of synthetic diamonds. Company executives vowed never to sell artificial stones, and it participated in the diamond industry's "real is rare" campaign. It even developed a machine that spots lab-grown stones.
Area job seekers are invited to attend a weekly job fair hosted by the Workforce Services Division of Will County on Wednesday, August 16th from 1:30pm to 3:30pm at the Workforce Center of Will County.
Among the positions employers will be looking to fill are cable, internet, telephone and security install technicians, diesel mechanics, drivers and more.
WSD Administrative Manager Susan Flessner said the events allow job seekers to meet with several employers at once.
The weekly events are held at the Workforce Center of Will County, 2400 Glenwood Ave., Suite 100.
Will County Executive Larry Walsh, whose office oversees WSD, encourages job seekers to be prepared to take advantage of the weekly events. Walsh says to, “Bring your resume, dress for success and be ready for an interview.”
For additional information about Will County’s WSD, go to will.works.
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The Orlando Police Department is investigating after a person was shot and killed near Lake Nona early Saturday morning.
Just before 1 a.m., police responded to the 9200 block of Kensington Row Court. A caller told dispatchers that they heard gunshots and saw someone in the road, authorities said.
Police say they are investigating the shooting. The victim’s identity has not been released.
Michael Williams can be reached at miwilliams@orlandosentinel.com, 407-420-5022 or @michaeldamianw.
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Bishop will defend the cage against the Golden Knights on Friday, Sean Shapiro of NHL.com reports.
Bishop will be making his debut for the Stars after signing a six-year deal with the club in the offseason. The netminder split time between Los Angeles and Tampa Bay last year -- appearing in 39 outings and posting a 18-15-5 combined record. The 30-year-old will be the first goaltender to square off with the Vegas expansion team, which does have some offensive firepower at its disposal.
Confederate monuments panel gets more time
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The commission studying what to do with Richmond, Virginia's most prominent Confederate monuments has been given another month to complete its report.
The commission convened last year by Mayor Levar Stoney had been expected to submit its recommendations for Monument Avenue by Thursday. But a post on its website Tuesday said the deadline had been pushed back to July 2.
The commission formed last year. It has been receiving public comment and holding work sessions to weigh the future of the monuments in Richmond, the former capital of the Confederacy. Options under consideration have included adding historical context to the monuments or removing them.
Some say they are offensive relics of the South's racist past. Others say they represent a part of history that should be preserved.
John Oliver told his viewers to expect President Trump to make more decisions like the one last week that led to the launch the “Mother Of All Bombs” in Afghanistan, because Trump “is a man who responds to praise and, yet again, he is being praised for this.” Oliver specifically mentioned “Fox & Friends,” Trump’s favorite morning show, where a video of the bombing was described as “what freedom looks like,” after which Geraldo Rivera claimed that one of his favorite things during his 16 years at Fox News has been “watching bombs drop on bad guys.”
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Oliver played the “Fox & Friends” clip on his show, before laying into Rivera: “That’s a coincidence, because one of my favorite things in four seasons on this show is getting to look directly into the camera and say ‘Fuck you, Geraldo! I hope your mustache gets caught in a box fan.’”
Geraldo Tweeted out a rebuttal on Monday morning:
Former Spice Girls Victoria Beckham and Melanie “Mel C” Chisholm rang in 2017 by throwing back to 1996 when they performed “2 Become 1” at a New Year’s Eve party.
Chisholm was singing the Spice Girls hit at a party in the Maldives when Beckham joined her onstage. The two sang arm-in-arm, and Chisholm posted a photo from the mini-reunion and wrote, “Candle light and soul forever ❤ A wonderful start to 2017 xxx.”
Why am I not spending New Year's Eve in the Maldives where Melanie C and Victoria Beckham are singing together A video posted by Mikey Pop (@djmikeypop) on Dec 31, 2016 at 5:33pm PST
The other three former Spice Girls -- Emma Bunton, Melanie Brown and Geri Halliwell Horner -- revealed in September that they will have a reunion. Brown told James Corden that Beckham and Chisholm were too busy with their fashion line and solo music career, respectively.
In the fourth episode of the seventh season of Fox’s long-running animated comedy “Family Guy,” featured the Griffin family participating in a beautiful rendition of Bette Midler’s 1979 song “The Rose,” as they embark on a long road trip.
RELATED: Here are Mayor Adam West’s most memorable moments on “Family Guy”
Considering it’s a parody version of the song, it’s surprising how heartwarming it is. For a show like “Family Guy,” you’d expect them to punctuate it with a fart joke or some random cutaway gag, but they play it as sincerely as possible. It may even be more enjoyable than the overly saccharine original version.
The only bad thing about it is that Stewie is absent.
LOOK: Gamecocks announce uniforms for Arkansas game
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — On social media Friday, the Gamecocks announced their uniform combinations for Saturday’s Arkansas game.
USC will go with the black helmets, garnet jerseys and black pants.
The Gamecocks face the Razorbacks at 4 p.m. at Williams-Brice Stadium.
On Friday, we celebrated the NHL playoffs by taking a look at some animated GIFs showing the growth of hockey players' playoff beards. Today, with baseball season fully in swing (can you believe we're more than two weeks in?) we're pulling out some GIFs with a longer-term view.
The folks over at betonline.ag pulled together these animated GIFs, which compact decades into seconds. Baseball careers can last quite a while and, as these images show, players can change a lot in a career.
Just check out Jayon Werth's transformation from clean-shaven Blue Jay into a caveman in Washington for proof. Then again, there's Chase Utley, who in 15 years in the bigs hasn't aged a day.
An album of their evolutions from wide-eyed rooks to grizzly veterans is below.
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MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican President-elect Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador is promising that jobless youths, the elderly and Mexico’s business sector will be the biggest beneficiaries of his first year in office.
Lopez Obrador is pledging to pay the salaries of apprentices employed by Mexican companies as part of a $5 billion packages of scholarships and job training.
The once-fiery leftist met with Mexican businessmen on Wednesday and pledged another $2 billion to extend and increase old-age supplementary payments to the elderly nationwide.
Lopez Obrador said the two programs will be the central themes of his first year in office. He said the $7.5 billion package will be paid for by government cost-cutting, “even if we are left without a shirt on our backs.”
Lopez Obrador was elected in a landslide Sunday.
FILE PHOTO: Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso speaks at Columbia Business School in New York City, U.S., April 19, 2017. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson
TOKYO Japan and China will hold a bilateral finance dialogue on May 6 on the sidelines of the annual gathering of the Asian Development Bank in Yokohama, south of Tokyo, Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso said on Friday.
The dialogue will be attended by senior finance ministry and central bank officials from both countries, Aso told reporters after a cabinet meeting.
"We will discuss a wide range of issues including the economic and financial situations of Japan and China, and economic policies. We want to strengthen coordination between the finance authorities of both countries," he added.
(Reporting by Tetsushi Kajimoto; Editing by Chang-Ran Kim)
Osun West bye-election: Hussein emerges APC flagbearer
Sen. Mudashiru Hussein has emerged the flag bearer of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for Osun West Senatorial District bye-election. Hussein, who was earlier disqualified by the APC screening committee and appeal committee, was eventually cleared by the National Working Committee of the party to contest the election.
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The Governor says he was close with the two Virginia State Troopers who died over the weekend in a helicopter crash responding to violence in Charlottesville. More from WLNI’s Ian Price:
MARTIN COUNTY, Ind. (WTHI) - A Loogootee man was airlifted after a weekend fireworks accident.
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It happened Saturday morning in Shoals.
Police say they took the 911 call about the accident on Mill Road.
The caller said they were taking the injured man, 49-year-old John Osborne to the parking lot RJ's Convenience Store.
First responders quickly arrived, and after seeing Osborne's hand injury called for a medical helicopter.
Osborne was airlifted to the University of Lousiville Hospital.
His current condition is unclear at this time.
McGinley could be Harte's new right-hand man 06 October 2017
Former Tyrone player Enda McGinley (right) on commentary.
©INPHO/Cathal Noonan. Former Tyrone player Enda McGinley (right) on commentary.©INPHO/Cathal Noonan.
There is speculation that Enda McGinley is poised to become Mickey Harte's new right-hand man in Tyrone.
The Irish Daily Star reports that the three-time All-Ireland winner could replace his former Tyrone team-mate Gavin Devlin as assistant manager as part of a shake-up in the wake of the Red Hands' disastrous All-Ireland semi-final loss to Dublin.
McGinley won All-Ireland minor, U21 and senior medals as well as a Tyrone SFC medal under Harte during a glittering playing career and could be about to link up with his Errigal Ciaran club-mate once again. The 36-year physio retired from inter-county football in 2011 and writes a weekly column for the Irish News.
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Alden Ehrenreich, who plays a young Han Solo in the upcoming "Solo: A Star Wars Story," just revealed a big secret.
In an interview with Esquire, the actor seemed to accidentally reveal that he is signed on for three "Star Wars" movies. After the revelation, he appeared to realize it was probably a mistake to talk about (Esquire noted that he flinched after saying "three").
"I don't know if that's officially, uh, public," he said. "But—yeah." It sounds as though he has a bad feeling about that slip-up.
We assume the three movies include "Solo," so Ehrenreich is most likely expected to appear in two more movies.
"Solo" has faced some major production problems as veteran director Ron Howard came on board late into production to replace fired directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller.
Ehrenreich's performance was even the subject of some controversy, as an acting coach was reportedly hired by Lucasfilm to help Ehrenreich.
Nevertheless, the film stayed on course, and comes to theaters May 25.
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Ifeoma Ojiakor whose husband beat her and attacked her private part with a broken bottle on Dec. 24th (read here) took to Facebook to tell her sad story. Read below... This is unacceptable This is my Ifeoma okeke Ojiakor story. Saddest Christmas ever!!! Lying down in pains on my hospital bed I'm writing this with tears flowing my eyes. I could remember on d 24th night I made a post on facebook sending out special greetings to everyone with d hope of having a merry Christmas with family,friends ...
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It'll be much easier to watch the Super Bowl online for free this year.
NBC won't require proof of a cable or satellite TV subscription, meaning that anyone in the U.S. can watch the game online. Just fire up the NBC Sports app on a tablet or streaming TV device or watch on NBCSports.com or NBC.com.
On phones, you'll need an app from the NFL or Yahoo Sports. However, you don't have to be a Verizon customer to watch the game on mobile. A new rights deal means that customers of Verizon's rivals will be able to watch, too.
NBCSports.com, YouTube and iSpot.tv will showcase ads from the Super Bowl, so you can catch up if you miss them during the game.
Rodrigo Romo, program manager for the Pacific International Space Center for Exploration Systems, said the House is planning to continue its funding while the Senate was not as of this week. PISCES is receiving $400,000 a year, which leaves little room for research after administrative and other costs, he said.
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No arrests have been made in connection with Sunday's daytime shootings that killed a teen and injured another man.
Jaharee Broadway was shot multiple times on Forrest Street at about 1:25 p.m. He died at Jersey City Medical Center about an hour later, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said.
A 22-year-old was later found suffering from gunshot wounds. His injuries are not considered life threatening.
The cause and manner of Broadway's death are pending with the Regional Medical Examiner's Office.
Broadway's death marks the 14th homicide in Jersey City this year and the 17th in Hudson County.
Large crowds gathered at the scene after the shooting Sunday afternoon, with churchgoers hearing about a dozen shots ring out in the neighborhood.
At least 12 evidence marks lined the street.
Anyone with information about the double shooting is asked to call the Hudson County Prosecutor's Office at 201-915-1345 or leave an anonymous tip on the Hudson County Prosecutor's website.
× In Kenosha, group urges Ryan, Pelosi to release names of lawmakers who’ve settled harassment suits
KENOSHA — A group is calling for House Speaker Paul Ryan and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi to take the next step in an ongoing controversy.
The group “National Action Network” gathered outside Ryan’s office in Kenosha Monday morning, December 11th.
They’re urging congressional leaders to release the names of federal lawmakers who have settled harassment lawsuits using public money.
The group came from Michigan from the district of former Congressman John Conyers, who recently resigned after allegations came to light.
March 19 (UPI) -- A shocked witness next to a Chinese road captured video of a woman driving a car that appeared to have been severely damaged in a fire.
The video, recorded on a road in Handan City, Hebei Province, shows the woman driving the car despite the body being covered in black marks that appear to be from fire damage.
The vehicle also appears to have lost all of its windows from the flames.
The rear of the car appears to have incurred even more severe damage, with parts of the body hanging off loosely.
Owensboro police are looking for the suspect in an armed robbery at a gas station. (Photo by: Heathere Embry)
Owensboro police are looking for the suspect in an armed robbery at a gas station.
The robbery happened late Saturday night at the Quality Quick on Frederica.
Police say a man walked in, pointed a handgun at the clerk and demanded money. The suspect then took off with an undisclosed amount of cash.
We're told the clerk was also pistol-whipped by the suspect during the incident and sustained minor injuries.
If you know anything about what happened, call Owensboro police.
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There is another traffic alert for drivers in Henderson.
Green Street will be closed from Sand Lane to Washington Street starting Monday night at 6 p.m.
Crews with Henderson Water Utility will be working on the water line.
The street will reopen each morning at 7 a.m.
Local traffic can detour on Sand Lane to Atkinson to Washington.
All truck traffic is urged to use the Kentucky 425 Bypass or the Sand Lane detour.
There is no word yet on how long the work will last.
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DeAngelo was suspended for three games Sunday for physical abuse of an official, Frank Seravalli of TSN reports. He violated rule 40.4.
The incident happened after the conclusion of the second period of Saturday's game against the Flames. As a result, the young blueliner -- who has fared well with nine points in 20 games this season -- will forfeit $14,388.90 in salary and be forced to sit out road contests in Vancouver and Anaheim, as well as a home tilt with the Islanders. He'll likely make his return when eligible on Jan. 13 against the visiting Ducks.
ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Nasir-ul-Mulk has expressed the hope that the assistance of Army personnel during general elections will complement efforts to ensure smooth and peaceful conduct of the exercise.
Chairing a meeting of Defense Ministry in Islamabad on Wednesday, he appreciated the important role of the ministry towards defense of the country.
Secretary Defense Zamir-ul-Hassan Shah on the occasion gave a detailed briefing on working of the ministry.
He also briefed the prime minister about deployment of the Army personnel during the elections.
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Toronto resident Taras Kulish said he knew “something was obviously not right” after seeing the white van drive by.
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A world-class soloist, composer and bandleader, saxophonist Chris Potter has emerged as a leading light of his generation. His music showcases limitless creativity and a vibrant sense of swing.
The New Yorker calls him, “A tenorist who can remind you of Joe Henderson at his craftiest, he employs his considerable technique in the service of music rather than spectacle.”
Throughout his career, Potter has performed and recorded with artists as diverse as Steely Dan and Herbie Hancock, and has toured the world over with the Dave Holland Quintet, the Overtone Quartet, AZIZA, and the jazz-funk group Chris Potter’s Underground. Tickets start at $35.00.
The Islamic State militant group (ISIS) released footage Sunday of what it claimed to be one of its drones dropping bombs on an Iraqi military training facility. The pictures, which appeared on ISIS’ Amaq News Agency and were shared by pro-Syrian government outlet Al Masdar News, purported to show a firsthand view of a weaponized drone…
VANCOUVER — Former British Columbia premier Christy Clark is joining the Bennett Jones law firm as a senior advisor in its Vancouver office.
The firm says Clark will join its government affairs and public policy team, which also counts former deputy prime minister Anne McLellan and former foreign minister John Baird as members.
Bennett Jones CEO Hugh MacKinnon says in a statement that Clark’s focus on economic growth through trade fits in well with the interests of the firm’s clients.
Clark resigned as B.C. premier last summer, having served in the role since 2011, after the provincial New Democrats formed a minority government with the support of the Green party.
Bennett Jones is a Canadian firm with more than 380 lawyers and business advisors in nine offices.
Huntsville Ontario Provincial Police along with Muskoka EMS attended a serious motor vehicle collision on Canal Rd. at Swallowdale Rd. in the town of Huntsville just after 1 am Saturday.
Initial investigation determined that a red pickup was traveling north on Canal Road, lost control and rolled. Three Huntsville-area males, who were all 20 years of age, were transported to hospital as a result of their injuries. One was transferred by Air Ornge to a Toronto area hospital with life-altering injuries. It was determined that injured male was not wearing his seatbelt and was ejected from the vehicle.
Huntsville OPP would like to remind motorist that seatbelts do save lives and could have been a factor in preventing serious injuries in this collision.
The investigation into this crash is ongoing.
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YOKOSUKA, Japan (AP) — An industrial group developing nuclear decommissioning technology has unveiled a swimming robot designed to be used underwater to investigate damage in three reactors at the wrecked Fukushima Dai-Ichi plant in northeastern Japan.
Remote controlled robots are key to the decades-long decommissioning process, but super-high radiation hampered earlier attempts to probe damage to the reactors from meltdowns following a massive earthquake and tsunami in March 2011.
The developers said Thursday they plan to send the probe into the primary containment vessel of Unit 3 at Fukushima this summer to study the extent of damage and locate parts of melted fuel that is thought to have fallen to the bottom of the chamber and been submerged by highly radioactive water.
Japan hopes to start removing the fuel after Tokyo’s 2020 Olympics.
An Ethiopian international flight, which could not land at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu on Sunday due to bad weather was forced to make a quick U-turn and flew back to Addis Ababa.
The bad weather was occasioned by the harmattan season.
The passengers in the plane, who expressed anxiety and concerns were said to have protested the development, although their protest could not change the situation.
It was gathered that the Ethiopian international flight was scheduled to land at the Akanu Ibiam airport by 3pm but when it got there it was not safe and proper for landing, hence it made quick U-turn and flew back to Ethiopia.
“There was protest but it was not much. The Airline checked them into a hotel in Ethiopia, and explained to them the risky condition, and I think they appreciated it,” a source said.
About six flights comprising local and international flights were scheduled for yesterday (Saturday) at the Enugu airport but the hazy, harmattan weather affected all the flights.
's stock had its "buy" rating reaffirmed by equities research analysts at Beaufort Securities in a report released on Tuesday. A number of other research analysts also recently commented on WPP.
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The festive S. Agata is the most important religious festival in the city of Catania in Sicily. It is celebrated in honor of the saint patron of the city, and is one of the most Catholic religious holidays, because of the number of people that involves and attracts.
Every year from 3rd to 6th Febuary come to Catania more than a million faithful.
The young Agata was part of the christian minority and lived in the 3rd century. The roman governor wanted her for himself, but Agata refused.
She was persecuted and martyred by cutting of her breast until she was put to death on Febuary 5th.
According to some chronicles after eruption of the Enta volcano in the 12th century the lava stopped just at the church where the faithful were in prayer for the celebration of the martyrdom of St.Agata.
The photo series portrays the attenders and observer of the procession and festivity by day and night until dawn.
The Football Association jumped to the defence of Raheem Sterling on Tuesday after the Manchester City and England forward faced a backlash over his decision to have an assault rifle tattooed on his leg.
Anti-gun campaigners reacted furiously after Sterling posted a picture on social media on Monday of him training with England at St George’s Park and sporting a tattoo of an M16 on his right leg.
The Sun ran the image on its front page yesterday, with the headline “Raheem shoots himself in the foot”, and calls from activists for the 23-year-old to be dropped from Gareth Southgate’s squad for the World Cup in Russia next month.
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LAS VEGAS (AP) — For now, Nevada marijuana regulators won’t be able to issue pot distribution licenses to businesses other than liquor wholesalers after all.
The Las Vegas Review-Journal reports (http://bit.ly/2uT17Fd) that a judge on Friday sided with the Independent Alcohol Distributors of Nevada, who have the exclusive rights to deliver recreational marijuana to sellers for 18 months.
The ruling comes a day after the Nevada Department of Taxation decided on Thursday to open up the market in order to meet demand since legal recreational marijuana sales started July 1.
The judge said the alcohol distributors are owed their due process after winning the rights from the November election ballot question approved by voters.
Six liquor wholesalers are already licensed.
A hearing is scheduled this week.
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Crashes involving drivers who fail to yield to vehicles with the right-of-way are on the rise in Ohio. Washington County had 235 failure to yield crashes last year, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
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Defined more by expressive songwriting and heartfelt harmonies rather than any one genre, Trout Steak Revival crosses over and blends the bounds of folk, indie, bluegrass, and roots evoking its own style of Americana. With five band members all contributing unique lyrics, lead vocals, acoustic instrumentation, and harmonies, Trout Steak Revival delivers memorable tunes to an energetic fanbase that grows hand-in-hand with the band.
DEVON, Pa. (AP) -- A horse has broken free at a Pennsylvania horse show, sending people running for cover as it galloped toward the stables.
WPVI-TV reports the horse got loose and jumped over a fence at the Devon Horse Show Tuesday night. Cellphone video shows the horse making a run for it as onlookers scream in the stands.
The horse was caught in the stable area. It suffered minor scrapes.
Officials say the rider was able to dismount from the carriage before the horse ran away. The rider was uninjured.
The horse show is expected to continue through the week as planned.
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There's also the small matter of what catchphrase the new boss man will be using when he gives each week's unlucky celeb the boot. Former host and current President-Elect Donald Trump famously told his cast-offs, "You're fired." So what's Arnold got up his sleeve? He remained tight-lipped about the specifics, but did shed some light on the process to find the perfect phrase.
"The funny thing is, you never know on your own what works," he said. "I remember when I said the line 'I'll be back' in The Terminator, I had no idea that anyone would repeat that line or that it would be a great phrase. When I said it, I didn't even want to say it. I remember arguing with Jim Cameron…I said, ‘No, it sounds better "I will be back."' You try out different things and eventually something comes up."
CLEVELAND, Ohio - Mostly sunny skies are in the forecast for Cleveland today, yet a stray shower or thunderstorm cannot be ruled out.
High pressure sitting over our region is drying out the skies, but a weak cold front moving through could spark up enough instability to form quick showers. If some manage to pop up, a few rumbles of thunder could accompany.
Temperature wise, things are staying pretty steady with afternoon temperatures reaching the low 80s and morning temperatures dipping to the upper 60s.
Check out the forecast:
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Sunrise: 6:36 a.m.
Sunset: 8:26 p.m.
Pollen level: 9.2/12, medium-high for ragweed, nettle and chenopods
Air quality index: Moderate
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GETTY Gianfranco Zola has resigned as Birmingham manager
Zola had overseen a run of just two wins in 24 games. The former Chelsea playmaker joined Birmingham City midway through the season with a remit of getting their promotion campaign back on track. But today’s 2-0 loss at Burton Albion sees the Blues drop to within three points of the relegation zone.
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Zola replaced Gary Rowett back in December as Birmingham lost ground on the race for the Championship playoffs. But the ex-Watford and West Ham boss couldn’t get City back on track.
GETTY Zola resigned after the 2-0 loss to Burton Albion today
GETTY Zola won just two games in charge of Birmingham
× Lower Paxton Township Police Officer assists elderly man, finishes shoveling his driveway
LOWER PAXTON TOWNSHIP, Pa.– A Lower Paxton Police Officer helped an elderly man out last week, assisting him in snow shoveling after the man had injured himself.
On February 8, police and EMS were dispatched to a call for a victim that suffered injuries from a fall.
Upon arrival, police found that a 91-year-old male had fallen and injured his hip while shoveling snow from his driveway.
The officer helped assist the patient into the ambulance for transport to the hospital before grabbing the shovel and completing clearing the driveway.
This was only discovered after the man’s wife contacted news organizations, as no other officers were at the scene.
April 6 Celestial Asia Securities Holdings Ltd:
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* Application has been made by cfsg and cash to stock exchange for resumption of trading in cfsg shares with effect from 7 april 2017
* CFSG conditionally agreed to allot and issue 826 million subscription shares at subscription price of hk$0.28 per subscription share
* Subscriber shall pay total subscription price of hk$231.3 million in cash
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Acclaimed virgin Nigerian singer, Adokiye has ousted a fan who slid into her DM to ask her for her most priced possession – Her virginity!The singer shared the chat online and said she isn’t ready for s*x until after marriage! Source: Instagram
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Market sell-offs can create buying opportunities. CNBC's Jim Cramer said today's market nosedive is a chance to pick up Alphabet, the company formerly known as Google.
On Tuesday, Alphabet was down nearly 5 percent despite Monday's stellar earnings report. The earnings beat Wall Street expectations on multiple fronts. The stock immediately surged, only to turn negative hours later. On Tuesday, the stock open 1.4 percent lower. The market-wide sell-off only made matters worse.
"If you only looked at the stock, you'd think Alphabet just delivered some really ridiculous downside surprise," Cramer said on Mad Money Tuesday.
But, he said, "nothing could be further from the truth."
The Government has reached a deal with Apple to allow for the collection of €13bn in disputed taxes from the tech giant.
The European Commission ordered Ireland to collect the cash after ruling Apple availed of preferential tax treatment here.
Ireland is challenging the decision but pending that, the Finance Minister and Apple have signed an agreement to allow for the money to be collected.
The deal being signed today will allow the setting up of an escrow account to hold the money.
Mr Donohoe said the agreement "is a significant milestone with regard to the commencement of the recovery of the alleged State aid, as the Escrow Framework Deed is the overarching agreement which will govern the collection and eventual payment of funds".
The department said it "anticipated the funds will flow into the Escrow Fund in significant tranches" with the full amount expected to have been paid in by the end of September. ​
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Patrick Delmar, 77, of Longview is being cited for failing to yield the right of way, accused of causing a collision that injured two other people. State Troopers say that the crash happened Saturday evening, on State Route 502, about a mile west of Battle Ground. Troopers say that Delmar was westbound, and made a left turn at the same time that Williana Nichols, 71, of Battle Ground was coming through. Nichols refused treatment, but her passenger, Jesse Chambless,72, was taken to Legacy Salmon Creek for treatment. Delmar and his passenger were unhurt.
CBC/Radio-Canada announced Monday that the Treasury Board of Canada has approved the new Maison de Radio-Canada construction project led by Broccolini, near its present location on René-Lévesque Blvd. E. near Papineau Ave.
The approval also includes the sale of the existing facility and western part of the lot to Groupe Mach. Construction will begin this summer, and Radio-Canada is scheduled to take possession in early 2020 as the sole tenant under a 30-year lease. Redevelopment of the western part of the property will start after the public broadcaster has completed its move.
16-year-old killed in hit-and-run crash in Gary
A 16-year-old boy was killed Thursday evening in a hit-and-run crash in northwest Indiana.
About 9:35 p.m., emergency units responded to a crash at 15th Avenue and Aetna Street in Gary, according to the Lake County coroner’s office.
Jayden Stewart, who lived in Gary, was pronounced dead at the scene at 9:35 p.m. after suffering blunt force trauma during the crash. His death was ruled an accident, according to the coroner’s office.
Gary police did not respond to messages seeking information about the crash.
The tree dump will be open at no charge until further notice, according to Broken Bow City Administrator Brent Clark, as both residents and city crews clean after Saturday evening's storm of high winds, hail and heavy rain.
“We’re opening up free tree dumping for no charge until further notice,” Broken Bow City Administrator Bren Clark said late Sunday morning. “There are a lot of trees down. We encourage people to bring debris to the tree dump.”
Residents are encouraged to haul what they can to the tree dump. If assistance is needed with hauling, tree debris can be moved to the curb to be picked up by the city.
City crews will be working most likely through the week to clean up city streets and sidewalks.
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There are on the WNEP-TV Moosic story from Wednesday Feb 8, titled Schuylkill County Prepares for First Big Snow Storm. In it, WNEP-TV Moosic reports that:
Schuylkill County could get four to eight inches of snow by this time Thursday, the most snow the county has seen this winter. Tom Whitaker with the city of Pottsville streets department says most of the winter he's had the city plows parked in the same spot and his team was able to work on other street projects.
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The Oklahoma City Police Department has located an 11-year-old girl that was reported missing Monday.
According to the report, Kendall “Kendie” Brooks was last seen around 10:00 a.m. Monday, at her home in the Bridgepoint Apartments in Northwest Oklahoma City.
At 7:00 p.m., police said she was located with a family member.
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Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Terrell McClain (97) celebrates a sacking of Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton (14) in the 3rd quarter during the NFL football between the Cincinnati Bengals and Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on Oct. 9, 2016 in Arlington, Texas. Cowboys win 28-14. (Ting Shen/The Dallas Morning News)
Free agency begins on March 9.
Fans often focus on players from other teams the Cowboys should or intend to pursue. That's the wrong way to look at it.
The club's emphasis is retaining its own players before they hit free agency.
There are currently 18 free agents on the team's roster. Here's the likely priority list.
No. 3: DT Terrell McClain
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Boston Marathon bombing survivor Marc Fucarile finishes the marathon in the handcycling division on April 17, 2017.
Boston Marathon bombing survivor Marc Fucarile completed the marathon in the handcycling division, Monday.
It was the second time Fucarile has completed the race since losing his right leg in the 2013 bombing.
“I just think about the support that I’ve had for the last four years from everybody, complete strangers have supported us, myself and the other survivors,” he said.
“I see their faces on the course today, and I saw them last year too, same people, it’s amazing,” he added.
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March 19 (Reuters) - MERKUR BANK KGAA:
* FY PROFIT FROM ORDINARY BUSINESS INCREASED BY 8.5% TO EUR 8.5 MILLION
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Kendricks (illness) was a full participant at the Vikings' practice Friday.
Kendricks was limited due to an illness Thursday, but seems ready to go for Monday night's matchup with the Bears. The 25-year-old doesn't have exorbitant tackles numbers yet this season, but he has played all but three defensive snaps for the Vikings' defense, and should continue to have ample opportunities.
The state of Ohio currently has about $2.6 billion of unclaimed funds in its possession.
A lot of the money is from pensions that were never collected. Other unclaimed cash includes heirs to estates, leftover money from 401(k) accounts, money awarded in lawsuits and unclaimed payroll checks.
If you think you have some money just sitting there, the state of Ohio wants to help.
Cleveland 19 News is dedicating every newscast on Dec. 20 to helping viewers find Unclaimed Funds from the State of Ohio.
Also, we had the names of many people with unclaimed funds from the state scrolling across across the bottom of our screen.
Do a free search on the state of Ohio's website to find out if you have unclaimed funds. The state's website will redirect you to missingmoney.com -- a safe third party service contracted by the state.
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The talented young members of Belper Junior Musical Theatre are to perform their latest show, The Music Man, this weekend.
A show bursting with catchy songs, lively characters and the perfect balance of wit and warmth, the performances will be taking place on Saturday, April 28 (2.30pm and 7.30pm) and Sunday, April 29 (2.30pm), at Belper Community Theatre, at Belper School on John O’Gaunts Way in the town.
To get your tickets call 01773 856190, or visit www.belpermusicaltheatre.co.uk
Tickets cost £11, £9 for concessions or £38 for a family ticket.
New England Patriots receiver Chris Hogan will play Monday night against the Miami Dolphins, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Patriots’ WR Chris Hogan, who has missed the last four games with a shoulder injury, will play tonight vs. Miami Dolphins, per league source. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 11, 2017
Hogan has been inactive since Week 8 when he suffered a shoulder injury against the Los Angeles Chargers. He had been dealing with a handful of other injuries to that point.
Hogan started his season with 33 receptions for 438 yards and five touchdowns in eight games.
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Lt. Gov. Mary Taylor is running in the gubernatorial race. Democratic former State Representative Connie Pillich is also running for Governor. But there’s a third woman who has filed to run for that office too.
Columbus attorney Constance Gudell Newton is running for Governor as the Green party candidate.
“We are running to protect the environment in Ohio, to bring universal health care to Ohioans and to represent the people.”
Gudell Newton says she won’t be beholden to corporations. Her running mate is Brett Joseph of Northeast Ohio. He says he’s a social activist and wants to empower people in local communities who currently don’t have a voice in politics.
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HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A Democratic justice’s comments critical of gerrymandering should require him to remove himself from a case challenging Pennsylvania’s congressional district map, Republican legislative leaders argued in a court filing on Friday. The two leaders accused Supreme Court Justice David Wecht of bias and asked that he recuse himself or have the court invalidate his tie-breaking vote in November that put the case on a fast track.
“It is beyond obvious that his views concerning the drawing of Pennsylvania’s congressional districts had been formulated, cemented and expressed publicly long before the filing and adjudication of this case,” according to the filing by House Speaker Mike Turzai and Senate President Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati, who had leading roles in developing the 2011 map.
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The Encinitas Historical Society, along with the Encinitas Arts, Culture and Ecology Alliance, held its first gathering June 11 of all those who attended, taught or worked at the former Pacific View School located in Historic Encinitas. Alumni, former employees, volunteers, contributors and donors were invited to celebrate Pacific View School’s history, and focus on its new future.
The event included family-friendly activities, music from the 1950s and 1960s, refreshments from a variety of food trucks, old-fashioned games and more.
A special recognition was given to all who have passed through the former elementary school corridors.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – An American Airlines employee was arrested after she was found to be in possession of a stolen firearm, police said.
Elvira Thomas, 62, is charged with possession of a stolen firearm and possession of a firearm on city property after the weapon was found Tuesday evening at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. American Airlines confirmed Thomas was an employee of theirs, but she was not working at the time of her arrest.
American released the following statement:
“At American Airlines, we have an unwavering commitment to the safety and security of our customers and team members. We take this matter very seriously and are cooperating with law enforcement during their investigation.”
American said Thomas has been placed on administrative suspension pending the outcome fo Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police's investigation.
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Dutch Fork's Bryce Thompson carries the ball against the Dorman defense during the Class 5A state championship Dec. 1, 2017, at Williams Brice Stadium in Columbia, S.C. Sean Rayford Special to The State
A man was found fatally stabbed early Monday in a Bronx apartment.At about 5 a.m., police responded to a 911 call of calls for help inside of 1291 Hoe Avenue.Arriving officers found a 42-year-old man with stab wounds to the chest and head.EMS also responded and took the man to St. Barnabus Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.So far there have been no arrests as the investigation continues.The victim's identity has not yet been released.
Talk about the luckiest 28 children EVER! Oprah recently geeked out with 28 10 year olds about Wonder Woman! She threw a Wonder Woman themed party for the kids and their parents. They got awesome party favors, a cake, and tons of other goodies!
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Transformers Popup Movie Channel Coming To Foxtel Australia
Thanks to a news tip from Ozformers member Paulbot, we have learned that Foxtel will host a Transformers Popup Movie Channel in Australia to celebrate the upcoming release of Travis Knight’s*Transformers: Bumblebee. Following up to their famous Harry Potter, Pirates Of The Caribbean, Fast And The Furious, Star Wars and X-Men,* Popup Channels, the upcoming Transformers Channel will air all five Transformers Live Action Movies from June 6th to June 11th. Snippet from the Press Release: “Join superhero robot Optimus Prime and the sensational Autobots in their fight against the villainous Decepticons, as the war to save the world » Continue Reading. The post Transformers Popup Movie Channel Coming To Foxtel Australia appeared first on Transformer World 2005 - TFW2005.COM
Lexington defeated South Side, 23-7, on homecoming night last Friday and now stands atop the Region 6AAAA standings. The Tigers got some help from Northside when the Indians defeated Liberty, which opened the door for Lexington to take the top spot. Lexington now controls its own destiny and the region title is there for the taking. The Tigers have their open date this week and have two weeks to prepare for…
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TUNIS, Tunisia — Tunisia's Interior Ministry says a suspected extremist blew himself up in the Ben Guerdane area near the border with Libya following a standoff with police.
The man's identity hasn't been disclosed. The ministry said in a statement issued Monday that a second suspect was shot during an exchange of fire.
Authorities said the two were members of Jund al-Khilafa, an armed group which has pledged allegiance to the Islamic State.
Tunisia's security forces battled armed groups that attacked security and military sites in Ben Guerdane two years ago with the alleged goal of creating an emirate. Some of the groups crossed over from Libya.
Armed robbery: Deceased suspect named defendant as gang member – Witness tells court
ASP Emmanuel Gabriel, a witness in alleged armed robbery case, on Tuesday told an FCT High Court, Maitama, that a deceased suspect (Okwudiri), named Reagan Abaka, a defendant in the matter, as his gang member. Abaka, 32, was arraigned on a two-count charge bordering on conspiracy and armed robbery. The prosecution had alleged that the […]
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Las Vegas Metro police said they located a man who was visiting the Valley from outside of the country after he was initially reported missing.
Yoshito Kamimori, 36, was last seen Wednesday at 8 p.m. near the 3800 block of Las Vegas Boulevard, near Tropicana Avenue, police said. He was with family members when they became separated. He was safely located Thursday evening.
Police said he may have been in severe emotional distress and in need of medical assistance.
Kamimori was described as an Asian male, standing 5'6" tall, weighing 160 pounds, with fair complexion, brown eyes, and black hair. He was last seen wearing a black t-shirt with a Pokemon design, black shorts, and a black hat.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts is urged to contact police at 702-828-3111, the Missing Persons Detail during business hours by phone at 702-828-2907 or by email.
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DPS troopers are investigating a deadly crash that happened two miles north of Dickens on Highway 70 around 4:30 p.m. Sunday.
This was a one-vehicle crash with one person confirmed dead at the scene.
DPS says a Ford pickup was traveling northbound on US 70 when it traveled across the southbound lanes. The vehicle continued into the ditch, striking a concrete culvert.
The driver, the only person in the vehicle, was not wearing a seat belt but was not ejected.
The driver has been identified as 24-year-old Nicholas Dale Hon of Dickens.
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If you're 18 years old next year, you won't be old enough to buy a pack of cigarettes in Aspen. In fact, anyone under the age of 21 in the posh Pitkin County resort town won't be able to purchase any tobacco products - including e-cigarettes - starting Jan. 1, 2018.
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(WKRG) - A picture of a young boy sitting on Santa's lap has gone viral for the way he silently tried to get a message to his mother.
Kerry Spencer posted the photo saying, "We taught our baby sign language. This is the sign for 'help.' You're welcome."
People tweeted back to Spencer saying her son was "mispronouncing" the word. Spencer responded acknowledging the sign wasn't perfect but that this is the sign he makes when he needs help.
This photo may be the best of the bad Santa photos!
press release: We hope you and your family will join us for food, music & fun! Volunteers will be helping the City of Fitchburg plant over a dozen trees at Quarry Hill Park on Earth Day, April 22nd, 2017 from 12-3 pm! We will have local food trucks from Let’s Eat Out Madison and a raffle with a grand prize of over $450 in local gift cards
After Kesha's triumphant show at the Fillmore Auditorium, we wondered why on earth she wasn't playing the Pepsi Center. Now she's announced that she'll be doing just that on June 17, 2018, on a tour with Macklemore dubbed The Adventures of Kesha and Macklemore.
The nine-week tour, which will land in thirty cities, starts on June 6 in Phoenix and wraps up on August 5 in Tampa.
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Steven Whitley scored a career-high 20 points with seven assists, Nic Thomas also scored 20 points, and Norfolk State beat Morgan State 76-65 on Saturday to win its third straight.
Derrik Jamerson Jr. had 14 points for the Spartans (7-16, 5-3 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference), who shot 55.6 percent from long distance (10 of 18) and 51 percent from the field. Thomas and Jamerson scored four 3s apiece.
Whitley’s layup capped a 10-4 run for a 49-35 Norfolk State lead and the Spartans led by 17 on Jamerson’s 3 with 12:31 to go. The Bears gained on a 9-2 run while the Spartans went without a field goal for nearly seven minutes, but trailed 74-65 on Tiwian Kendley’s layup with 31 seconds to go and got no closer.
Preston Bungei’s 3 put the Spartans up for good, 10-8, Thomas hit back-to-back 3s, and Norfolk State led 39-29 at halftime after shooting 61.5 percent from 3 (8 of 13).
Kyson Rawls scored 11 points and Martez Cameron 10 for the Bears (8-14, 4-5), who’ve lost five of their last six.
Smoke From Grass Fire Slows Traffic On I-29
MINNEHAHA, CO. – Multiple fire departments are working to put out an extensive fire between Crooks and Baltic on Interstate 29.
Minnehaha County Emergency Management says the fire likely started out as a controlled burn, but wind helped it grow.
The fire moved north alongside the interstate and reducing traffic to one lane.
About two dozen volunteer firefighters from Crooks, Baltic and Renner responded to the fire.
Officials say this particular fire was dangerous because of how close it was to the interstate.
“The worst thing about this is that it’s completely preventable,” says Lynn DeYoung, the director of Minnhaha County Emergency Management. “This is always the result of not taking the time to do it right, so I encourage everyone in the future; do it right, make a plan and do it safely so you don’t have volunteers ruining their day and yours.”
Officials suggest calling Metro Communications and letting them know about a controlled burn before starting one.
The Macon County Sheriff's Office is investigating after shots were fired into a church. (Source: WSFA 12 News)
The Macon County Sheriff's Office is investigating after shots were fired into a church.
According to Sheriff Andre Brunson, the shots were fired into Rising Star Baptist Church over the weekend. Brunson said no one was inside the church at the time.
No other information is available from authorities at this time.
We have reached out to the church for comment but have not heard back.
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Amityville police have arrested a local man who they say stole postal packages from residents’ homes.
Shabazz Gilliam-Gray, 21, of Amityville, told officers Monday he had been going door-to-door with a friend asking for money and became frustrated when no one answered, police said. The frustration led Gilliam-Gray to take packages, police said.
Police said they arrested Gilliam-Gray on Monday after finding him with three stolen packages, two of which were hidden under his jacket.
Gilliam-Gray was charged with three counts of petit larceny and criminal possession of stolen property.
Police said Wyandanch resident Ronald E. Crummell, 24, accompanied Gilliam-Gray during his door-to-door solicitations. Crummell was not arrested, but he was issued a summons for soliciting door to door.
Gilliam-Gray is awaiting an arraignment by Amityville Village Court.
One of the leading members of the American vocal group the Temptations died Thursday of complications from meningitis.
Dennis Edwards was the voice behind such Temptations classics as “Cloud Nine, “I Can’t Get Next to You,” and “Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone.” He died at age 74 in a Chicago hospital, two days before his 75th birthday, the New York Daily News reported.
Edwards joined the group in 1968 at the height of the civil rights movement. Over the years he was in and out of the group through various incarnations, scoring such hits as “Runaway Child, Running Wild,” "Psychedelic Shack,” and “Ball of Confusion (That’s What the World is Today).”
For a short time, he was married to Ruth Pointer of ‘Pointer Sisters fame, and had one daughter with her.
Edwards, who lived in Missouri during his final years, was diagnosed with the fatal disease in May 2017. He leaves behind Brenda, his wife of nearly two decades, a son and five daughters.
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WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) - Dustin Byfuglien scored about a minute after the puck dropped and the Winnipeg Jets built a three-goal lead early in the first period and went on to beat the Vegas Golden Knights 4-2 on Saturday night in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals.
Patrik Laine and Joel Armia had goals 46 seconds apart to put the Jets up 3-0. Mark Scheifele gave Winnipeg a 4-1 lead midway through the second period with his 12th goal this postseason.
Brayden McNabb scored midway through the first and William Karlsson late in the second period to pull Vegas within two, but the expansion team couldn't get closer.
Winnipeg's Connor Hellebuyck made 18 saves. Marc-Andre Fleury stopped 22 shots for the Golden Knights.
The Jets will host Game 2 on Monday night before the series shifts to Las Vegas.
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Members of the Lowndes County Red Cross chapter in 1917 at First United Methodist Church in Columbus. Photo by: Courtesy photo Lost in the celebration of Mississippi"s Bicentennial is another time for celebration.
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During their time in the I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! jungle, the celebs were surviving on basic rations of rice and beans, and relying on each other to win Bushtucker Trials in order to get a proper supper.
A source told The Mirror that after just 13 days in the jungle, the campmates had lost a collective six stone - which makes their 'Before' and 'After' photos after 21 days pretty staggering. Let's hope they've got a nutritionist (and breakfast buffet, duh) on hand so they can return to a healthy diet ASAP.
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One of Saudi Arabia’s most conservative provinces has demolished a towering concrete sculpture in response to complaints by residents that it resembled a Christian cross.
State-linked local news sites, including NewsQassim.com, say the municipal office for the landlocked, central province of Qassim took down the sculpture on Friday.
Videos and photos posted on social media and local news sites showed the sculpture in ruins after its demolition by bulldozers.
Saudi commentator Akal Al-Akal criticized the demolition in an op-ed in Tuesday’s al-Hayat newspaper, saying the sculpture had been there for 25 years and its destruction embarrasses state institutions.
Municipal officials could not be immediately reached for comment.
Mosques are the only legally permissible places of worship in Saudi Arabia, though Christian residents have conducted worship services discreetly without interference.
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Police and coastguards teams were called to Torquay seafront this morning after clothes and trainers were discovered on a beach.
Emergency services were called to Torre Abbey Sands at around 6.30am on Wednesday following reports items of clothing and shoes were spotted on the beach, prompting a search for a missing man.
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Devon and Cornwall Police confirmed a precautionary search took place after the items were located.
Follow-up enquiries then took place by police, who later located the man safe and well at his home.
The search came after hundreds of people poured along Torquay seafront on Tuesday night having spent the evening in pubs watching the England match.
Hurricane Harvey and Irma damaged not only Texas, Florida and surrounding states, but also the U.S. jobs picture.
New numbers out Friday morning from the U.S. Labor Department showed the U.S. economy lost 33,000 jobs in September. This marks the first monthly decline in seven years.
Despite the hit, the Bureau of Labor statistics said the overall unemployment rate fell to 4.2 percent.
Fitch Affirms Bahrain at 'BB+'; Outlook Stable
(The following statement was released by the rating agency) HONG KONG, February 15 (Fitch) Fitch Ratings has affirmed Bahrain's Long-Term Foreign and Local Currency Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) at 'BB+' with a Stable Outlook. The Country Ceiling has been affirmed at 'BBB+' and the Short-Term Foreign and Local Currency IDRs at 'B'. The issue ratings on Bahrain's senior unsecured foreign and local currency long-term bonds have been affirmed at 'BB+'. The ratings on the sukuk trust certificat
Sunrisers Hyderabad paceman Billy Stanlake will miss the rest of the Indian Premier League season due to a fractured finger.
The Australia international did the damage while fielding during a four-run defeat to Chennai Super Kings on Sunday.
Stanlake, who played forRoyal Challengers Bangalore in the 2017 IPL, will play no further part in the tournament.
“Sunrisers Hyderabad fast bowler Billy Stanlake has been ruled out of the remainder of the eleventh”edition of the ongoing IPL,” a media release from the Sunrisers Hyderabad said.
“Billy sustained a displaced fracture on the fifth finger of his right hand whilst fielding. Surgical reduction and fixation was required to restore the function to that finger,” the release said.
The lofty quick has taken five wickets in fourmatches forSunrisers and scored the winning runs off the last ball against Mumbai Indians.
Stanlake is due to join Yorkshire for the T20 Blast, which starts in July.
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Scotrail have tweeted to inform passengers that they can expect delays on services from Glasgow Central until 7pm tonight.
It is understood a broken down train is causing a number of issues after breaking down this morning.
There have been a number of delays as a result with works underway to restore services.
According to their social media posts, train services between Gourock and Glasgow Central will be cancelled.
Train services between Lanark and Glasgow Central may be delayed or terminated at Motherwell.
Scotrail had stated this morning that disruption was expected to last until 2pm, however, the work has since been pushed back to 7pm.
A broken down train at Glasgow Central was blocking a number of routes to/from the High Level station.
Scotrail are encouraging passengers to plan their travel if possible and use alternative routes.
Baku. 30 December. REPORT.AZ/ As of today more than 206,721 tons of cotton were delivered to collection centers in Azerbaijan.
Report informs referring to the State Statistical Committee (SSC).
According to statistics, 226 tons of cotton were delivered to collection centers a day before.
The leading cotton producing districts in Azerbaijan are Saatli (25 742 tons), Bilasuvar (24761 tons), Barda (22 359 tons) and Aghjabedi (20 376 tons).
Seeds were spread on the area of 136,4 hectares this year.
Investors are questioning the sustainability of Broadcom's wireless business, says Amit Daryanani of RBC Capital Markets.
The sight of young children on the streets of Tennant Creek late at night is 'confronting', says Social Services Minister Dan Tehan. Mr Tehan joined indigenous Affairs Minister Nigel Scullion this week in a visit to the Northern Territory town, where a two-year-old girl was raped in February. Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull is expected to travel to Tennant Creek later this year. Image: Supplied / News Corp Australia
US speaks on Nigeria being giant of Africa
The United States of America has spoken on Nigeria being the giant of Africa. Speaking through its Consul General, Mr. F. John Bray, the United States said its continued support for Nigeria’s democratic process is rooted in its conviction that the country “is key to Africa’s prosperity and stability.” Bray said it is the belief […]
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Kekana said he told Manyisa not to worry about proving himself but must concentrate on helping the team win games.
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“The first day Oupa arrived we were in camp at Marang (North West). We spoke about a lot of things including life in general but football was the main topic,” said Kekana.
“I remember telling him not to worry about himself and that he must give himself to the team because here at Sundowns we don’t really depend on individuals. We must make sure that we support him like we support everyone.
“I think I made his job easy because he understands that he doesn’t have to prove himself to anybody but he has to do his job,” he said.
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Ballentine has not been practicing at training camp due to knee discomfort, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Ballentine suffered a knee injury back in 2014 and has battled injuries in subsequent seasons, limiting him to just four games played combined in 2015 and 2016. The injury this year is preventing him from competing for an open safety spot.
Gov. Jim Justice says he's opposed to a bill that would privatize the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine in Lewisburg. "It makes absolutely no sense to divest yourself of such a strong asset," Justice said in a news release from his office Tuesday.
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Phoenix police: Officers fatally shoot armed person on bus
PHOENIX (AP) — Phoenix police say officers fatally shot an armed person who pulled a gun from his pocket after getting on a city bus and ignoring commands to not touch the weapon.
Police officers Tuesday stopped and boarded a bus departing a transit station after getting a call about a male person handling a gun while sitting on a bench.
The dead person's age and identity weren't released.
No officers were injured.
Sgt. Tommy Thompson says a live round was found on the ground at the bench were the person had been sitting.
Grain mostly lower and livestock mixed
Wheat for May was off 1.75 cents at 4.6150 a bushel; May corn was up 2 cents at 3.7850 a bushel; May oats fell 5.75 cents at $2.2675 a bushel; while May soybeans lost 8 cents at $10.2075 a bushel.
Beef was higher and pork was lower on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. April live cattle was up 2.37 cents at $1.2172 a pound; April feeder cattle rose 1.72 cents at 1.3902 a pound; while May lean hogs fell 1.95 cents at $.68 a pound.
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More and more, it's beginning to look like anybody's guess as to who the Detroit Pistons will take in the first round of this year's NBA draft. Well, anybody not named Stan Van Gundy.
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Midlands family still seeks answers in unsolved murder of man found in shallow grave
A Kershaw County family is still searching for answers in the unsolved murder of their loved one.
47th Annual MADFEST
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7 pm, Saturday, January 13: THE 47TH ANNUAL MADFEST JUGGLING EXTRAVAGANZA
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The next Nintendo Direct will include new Nindie games
The Japanese games giant has gotten into the habit of scheduling their latest announcement altogether.
Following on from the Nintendo Direct that confirmed the release of a new Super Smash Bros game in 2018, a new event is set arrive today.
March 20 will see a new Nindie Direct broadcast, which will focus on a lot of new third-party content coming to the Nintendo Switch games list.
And unlike with many Nintendo Switch Directs, there haven’t been a ton of leaks beforehand.
It means we don’t know exactly what’s going to be revealed later today.
The new Nintendo Direct event kicks off between 4-5pm GMT, or 9am PDT, 12pm EST.
The last Nindie event held last year was hailed as a success by fans, who are hoping some release date will be confirmed today.
Wisconsin (WQOW) - The DMV saw its highest number of online car registrations last year.
According to a press release, the Wisconsin Division of Motor Vehicles processed nearly 1.4 million vehicle registration renewals online in 2016. The DMV said it's the highest annual total ever, which is an increase of more than 50 percent compared to five years ago.
The DMV said its online vehicle registration process updates your registration status immediately, and customers receive their registration sticker and certificate in the mail a few days later.
The following was released on Monday, Jan. 2, 2017 by Congressman-elect Jim Banks:Washington, D.C. - Congressman-elect Jim Banks today issued the following statement regarding the selection of Allen County Auditor Tera Klutz to fill the remainder of Lieutenant Governor-elect Suzanne Crouch's term as State Auditor:"Indiana will be well served by Tera Klutz as our next State Auditor. Tera is a problem solver and has been an effective advocate for Allen County taxpayers. Governor-elect Holcomb has shown strong judgment by selecting an extraordinary public servant who has served Allen County with distinction for many years.
Pittsburgh has made the top 10 of another list – the one is SmartAsset’s “Best Cities for Runners.”
According to SmartAsset.com, Pittsburgh is 7th best city in the U.S. for runners out of the 100 largest cities in the United States, in part because it’s an easy city to get around in on foot; it’s the 23rd most walkable city.
The website goes on to say, “If you are the type of person who enjoys an early morning run to work, Pittsburgh may be a good place for you. Around 11% of the workforce here walk to work. Pittsburgh is also a great city to try and push your limits. There are about 100 races each year (3.25 races per 10,000 residents), the sixth-most in the study.”
In addition, SmartAsset looked at statistics that included acres of parkland, number of gyms, and pedestrian fatality rate, among a number of other other things to make their list.
To learn more about the list of “The Best Cities for Runners,” click here.
Ireland's Johnny Sexton describes his match-winning 83rd minute drop-goal as "one of those moments" after securing a 13-15 Six Nations victory against France in Paris.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says he thinks it’s great that China’s president now holds that office for life and muses that maybe the U.S. will do the same someday.
Trump’s remarks came during a luncheon for Republican donors Saturday at his South Florida estate. CNN reported the remarks based on a recording it obtained.
Chinese President Xi Jinping recently consolidated power. Trump told the gathering: “He’s now president for life. President for life. And he’s great.” Trump added: “I think it’s great. Maybe we’ll give that a shot someday.”
Trump criticized his Democratic presidential opponent Hillary Clinton, repeated his view about “a rigged system,” and called the invasion of Iraq “the single worst decision ever made.” He referred to former President George W. Bush as “another real genius.”
A 90-year-old man accused of killing his wife with a shotgun in South Los Angeles on Valentine's Day has been identified by authorities.Los Angeles police said Carven Nathaniel Kendrick was taken into custody for killing his wife , 73-year-old Jenell Gamble-Kendrick, at their home in the 1700 block of 60th Street at about 7 p.m.The shooting happened after the couple had a fight, according to officials."Violence is definitely not the way to solve it," Det. Nathan Kouri with the Los Angeles Police Department said. "The family's left without a family member."Police said the shotgun used to kill Jenell Gamble-Kendrick was recovered at the scene.Carven Nathaniel Kendrick was being held on $2 million bail.
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March 19 (Reuters) - Technovator International Ltd :
* REVENUE OF APPROXIMATELY RMB1,980.0 MILLION FOR 2017, REPRESENTING A YEAR-ON-YEAR INCREASE OF 10.8%.
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ISLAMABAD, Apr 24 (APP):President Small and Medium Enterprises Bank, Ihsan ul Haq Khan called on the Minister of State for Finance Rana Muhammad Afzal Khan here Tuesday and discussed expansion in Bank’s outreach.
He shared with the Minister, the proposal for increased funding requirements and expansion in the Bank’s network through opening of more branches across the country.
He added the expansion would help to better meet the financing needs of small and medium level entrepreneurs.
The Minister assured Ihsan ul Haq of his support in the matter.
He said promotion of SME sector was important for job creation and enhancing economic activities.
Government attached due importance to betterment of the SME sector and it would support measures for its further growth, the Minister added.
Nigeria's government has proposed closing the airport in its capital, Abuja, for six weeks to repair runways that some airlines have described as dangerous.
The government wants to close Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, the country's second busiest, for most of February and March. Work by German construction company Julius Berger will continue after the airport reopens and is expected to take six months.
Flights would be diverted for six weeks to Kaduna city, which is 250 kilometers (155 miles) from Abuja on a road frequented by bandits.
A government statement Monday says officials will meet stakeholders on Thursday, realizing the "high level of discomfort and inconvenience" the closure of one of West Africa's busiest airports will cause.
The Ghost of Yahoo and Mozilla go to battle, the right way to abandon a project, the coming UK Bitcoin crackdown, and Android GO is released to OEMs.
Plus the Intel ME situation that’s much worse than previously known.
NEW YORK (AP) A 1-15 record earned the Cleveland Browns the top pick in April’s NFL draft.
Since returning to the league as an expansion franchise in 1999, the Browns twice have used the No. 1 overall selection. In their first season, they chose Kentucky quarterback Tim Couch. The next year, they got Penn State defensive lineman Courtney Brown.
San Francisco (2-14) will pick second, followed by Chicago and Jacksonville, both 3-13.
The Rams (4-12), Jets and Chargers, both 5-11, Carolina (6-10), Cincinnati (6-9-1) and Buffalo (7-9) close out the top 10.
Only the draft positions for non-playoff qualifiers has been settled. Other spots will be determined by postseason results, with the Super Bowl winner choosing last regardless of record, and the Super Bowl loser going next to last in all rounds.
The draft will be April 27-29 in Philadelphia.
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1 dead, at least 5 injured after driver rams into pizzeria near Paris
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PARIS — French police say an 8-year-old girl was killed and at least five people were injured when a driver slammed his car into the sidewalk cafe of a pizza restaurant in a small town east of Paris.
An official with the national gendarme service said the driver was arrested soon after the incident Monday night in the town of Sept-Sorts.
The official said it is unclear whether the act was deliberate. The official was not authorized to be publicly named according to police policy.
An Algerian man drove his car into a group of French soldiers last week, and a truck attack in the French city of Nice left 86 people dead a little more than a year ago. Several other countries have seen cars used as weapons in recent years.
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ST. LOUIS, MO — The Muny has been the pillar of entertainment in St. Louis for a century. This year marks it's 100th year.
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It is now less than a year until the Marvel two-part extravaganza is released, with a rumoured 67 characters involved.
Avengers Infinity War is likely to be the biggest and most expensive movie ever made, estimated to cost around £400 million.
While there is much mystery surrounding the movie, the directors – Joe and Anthony Russo – have been teasing fans with some very bizarre set photos that don’t really look like anything.
Now after four months since their last cryptic post, the filmmakers have uploaded the picture of an actual object.
Home | News | General | BREAKING: 35 killed as herdsmen burn down entire Benue village
No fewer than 35 persons have been killed and several other still missing after suspected herdsmen attacked Tse Umenger in Mbadwem Council Ward of Guma LGA, Benue State.
DAILY POST gathered that the heavily armed men, numbering over 50, stormed the village on Tuesday around 7pm and set the entire village on fire.
Our reporter gathered that no single house is standing in Mbadwen village at the time of this report.
The attack came same day suspected herdsmen attacked Gwer East, killing 19 persons, including two Catholic priests.
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Chris heads over to Moe’s Original BBQ to speak with Bridgett Murphree about how Moe’s can help you this holiday season!
Back at Moe’s Bridgett shows off some of the great sides you can find!
Now we get a look at the delicious wings, fish and cornbread!
Wrapping up Chris and Bridgett talks about how to get Moe’s to cater for your holiday cooking needs.
Stuart Broad revealed he was very proud of his England bowling partner James Anderson for having an end named after him at Old Trafford and admitted he would not have got as many wickets without Anderson in the team.
EAST BOSTON (WHDH) — The search for a shooter continues Monday morning after a man was killed in East Boston.
The shooting took place before 5 p.m. Sunday in the area of Orleans and Marginal streets, police said.
According to an investigation, it appeared that the man was shot in a car and then pushed out of the vehicle.
Boston Police Commissioner William Evans said the shooting does not appear to be random.
Evans added that it is too early in the investigation to determine if this was drug-related, but added that it looked like some kind of transaction was happening prior to the shooting.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Boston Police.
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Apple confirmed its acquisition of music-recognition app Shazam on Monday, saying it is "thrilled" to be gaining one of the consistently most popular apps in its App Store.
"Apple Music and Shazam are a natural fit, sharing a passion for music discovery and delivering great music experiences to our users," the company said in a statemnt. "We have exciting plans in store, and we look forward to combining with Shazam upon approval of today's agreement."
The company didn't disclose financial details, such as a purchase price. Last week, TechCrunch reported Apple was close to buying Shazam. for an amount in the hundreds of millions; one unnamed person pegged the purchase price at about £300 million, or roughly $401 million.
Apple's proclamation of the Shazam deal is atypical for a company that keeps most of its takeovers hush-hush. Though it pales in comparison to its $3 billion takeover of Beats, the Shazam takeover is also part of Apple's push to beef up its services like Apple Music.
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Pedestrian struck by vehicle
Police and medical personnel responded about 8:40 a.m. Wednesday to a report of a pedestrian who had been struck by a vehicle at Northeast Fifth and Baker streets.
The victim was transported by McMinnville Fire Department ambulance to the Willamette Valley Medical Center.
It should not be expensive and hard for students to please their sweethearts this Valentine's Day. After all, isn't it supposed to be the thought that counts? Half the time, students have neither the money to take their partners out to an expensive dinner nor the energy to write a mushy love poem.
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Hechavarria went 3-for-8 with an RBI double and a run in an extra-innings win over the Marlins on Tuesday.
Hechavarria saw plenty of his former teammates in the 16-inning contest, and he was able to contribute with a timely double to left in the second. The veteran shortstop continues to be the subject of trade rumors, but for the moment, he'll log intermittent starts at shortstop with the Rays. In addition to his trademark prowess in the field, Hechavarria is hitting a solid .262 with three home runs and 20 RBI over 187 plate appearances.
ABIDJAN May 3 Ivory Coast has selected five international banks to manage a Eurobond issue planned for some time in the second quarter of this year, two banking sources familiar with the deal said on Wednesday.
The sources did not name the banks involved and it was not initially clear what amount Ivory Coast, the world's top cocoa producer, was targeting for the deal. It last went to international markets in February 2015 with a $1 billion bond that matures in March 2028. (Reporting by Joe Bavier and Sudip Roy; Editing by Matthew Mpoke Bigg)
Ocado Group PLC has earned an average recommendation of "Hold" from the twelve research firms that are presently covering the stock, Marketbeat reports. Four analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, two have given a hold rating, four have given a buy rating and one has assigned a strong buy rating to the company.
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The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training has called on all stakeholders in the higher education sector to work collectively to ensure that the funding disbursement systems for student funding are improved and developed.
“We are concerned about the challenges that had been raised over a period of time with stakeholders resulting from the central applications process and the piloting of the student-centred model‚” said Connie September‚ the chairperson of the committee.
“The system is designed to benefit students‚ and we expect no less. The delays in payments being made to institutions should be dealt with expeditiously‚ we cannot have students waiting for meal and book allowances for longer than five months.”
September said the committee agreed with higher education minister Naledi Pandor that the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) systems and capacity should be “expeditiously” improved to benefit students‚ and so that there are no challenges in 2019.
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio — Justin Turner scored 20 points, Demajeo Wiggins added 13 and Bowling Green overcame a 19-point first-half deficit to beat Kent State 70-62 on Saturday to sweep the season series against the Golden Flashes.
Rodrick Caldwell scored 12 points and Antwon Lillard 11 for the Falcons (14-9, 5-5 Mid-American Conference), who trailed 31-25 at halftime after shooting 9 of 33 (27.3 per cent) from the field.
BJ Duling's basket with five minutes left in the first half gave Kent State a 29-10 lead. Bowling Green led 54-53 on Turner's jumper with 5:54 left. The lead traded hands until Wiggins's go-ahead dunk sparked an 8-1 run for a 64-57 lead. Kent State closed to 66-62 on Adonis De La Rosa's layup with 1:13 to go before Caldwell sealed it with two free throws.
De La Rosa and Jaylin Walker scored 20 points apiece and Jalen Avery added 11 for Kent State (12-11, 6-4), which saw its three-game win streak end.
Mike Pompeo, Director of the CIA, will become our new Secretary of State. He will do a fantastic job! Thank you to Rex Tillerson for his service! Gina Haspel will become the new Director of the CIA, and the first woman so chosen. Congratulations to all!
Opsens Inc. (TSXV: OPS) is one of this year’s recipients of the TSX Venture 50™ ­­­— they are pioneers in the fiber optic sensing technology industry and has recently graduated to the TSX.
Since 2003, Opsens has stood for innovative strength, a passion for technology and uncompromising commitment to quality and excellence. The company seeks to provide solutions to industries that can benefit from the advantages that their technology provides. To tap business opportunities in both new and established markets, Opsens has organized the company into three sectors: medical, energy and industry.
The 2017 TSX Venture 50™ is a ranking of top performers on the TSX Venture Exchange over the last year. The ranking is comprised of 10 companies from each of the five industry sectors, and they were selected based on three equally weighted criteria: market capitalization growth, share price appreciation and trading volume.
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In this May 22, 2018 photo, a staff member works in a circuit board manufacturing facility in Hangzhou in eastern China's Zhejiang province. A monthly survey shows that Chinese factory activity rose to an eight-month high in May 2018, in a positive sign for the world's no. 2 economy. (Chinatopix via AP)
A Collingwood man is charged with impaired driving causing bodily harm after a vehicle struck a pedestrian and fled the scene.
The pedestrian was taken hospital with non-life threatening injuries after being struck on Hwy. 26 and Timmons Street in the Blue Mountains Feb. 1 at about 10:30 p.m.
OPP officers tracked down the vehicle and arrested Derry Slyvester, 28, of Collingwood.
He is charged with driving while ability impaired by alcohol causing bodily harm, exceed 80 milligrams of blood alcohol content causing bodily harm and failing to stop at scene of accident involving bodily harm. He is to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound March 1.
In July of 2015, Rachel Smith of Yukon and Jessica Leal of Denton, Texas had just graduated from the University of Oklahoma after going through the Child Welfare Enhancement Program. They were both working for the Oklahoma Department of Human Services in Canadian County when they had a conversation about starting a coffee shop business together based out of Yukon that would employ and mentor at risk youth in the area.
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HARRISBURG – PA House Speaker Mike Turzai and Blair County Rep. Judy Ward are introducing legislation prohibiting the abortion of a child due solely to a diagnosis of possible Down syndrome. Under current law, a woman can obtain an abortion prior to 24 weeks gestational age for any reason, except if the woman’s sole reason is to select the sex of the child. The Turzai-Ward bill will expand that exception to prohibit aborting a child due solely to a prenatal diagnosis that the unborn child has Down syndrome. The law would have no restrictions in cases of rape, incest or personal endangerment. Studies show that as many as nine out of 10 children diagnosed in utero with Down syndrome are aborted in the United States. In 2018, the life expectancy for an individual with Down syndrome is age 60 and beyond. Four other states have passed laws prohibiting abortions because of a Down syndrome diagnosis.
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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Legislation aimed at reducing opioid abuse and overdoses in North Carolina is being considered in the Senate.
The bill, which is expected to be voted on Thursday in the Senate Health Care committee, would improve the rules on prescribing and dispensing drugs like Oxycontin or morphine. It would also strengthen requirements for doctors and pharmacists on the use of a statewide controlled substance database.
The measure has already received unanimous bipartisan support from the House.
Doctors would also generally be limited to 5- and 7-day supplies when first prescribing the potent drugs for pain or after operations. A larger refill prescription would require a subsequent consultation with the doctor.
Bill sponsors say that the legislation is meant to address the opioid epidemic in the state and nationally.
English Freemasons from the Americas, that include the Caribbean, North and South America, and Canada, will join English Freemasons in Jamaica for the regional celebration of the tercentenary of the United Grand Lodge in Jamaica, from May 25 to 28. District Grand Master for Jamaica and the Cayman Islands, Walter Scott, who made the announcement recently, said that the festivities will begin with a cocktail party on May 25, at which a publication dedicated to the tercentenary will be launched. was written by the historian Jackie Ranston and will chronicle the history of English Masonry in Jamaica and the Cayman Islands.
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PHOENIX - The Maricopa County Sheriffs Office is searching for an Arizona woman who has not been seen since Tuesday night.
Authorities say 48-year-old Diana Junge was reported missing by her mother after she went to Tonto National Forest, near Granite Reef Dam Road and Bush Highway, to see the supermoon.
Junge’s car was found near the Granite Reef Recreation Site, officials said. She is not familiar with the area.
Judge suffers a medical condition that is non-life-threatening unless left untreated for an extended period of time, officials said.
She’s described as being Hispanic/Caucasian, about 5’0” and weighing about 100 pounds. She has brown hair and hazel eyes and it’s unknown what she was last seen wearing aside from size 8 women’s hiking boots.
Her car is a 2015 orange Jeep with a black hood with the license plate BNN3985.
Anyone with information about her whereabouts is urged to call MCSO at 602-876-TIPS and reference report number IR18-003349.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island proponents of legalizing recreational marijuana say they plan to boycott a legislative commission being formed to study legalization, describing it as a “flawed delay tactic.”
The state House of Representatives voted 67-2 on Wednesday in favor of a proposal to create a 22-person commission to examine how pot legalization has worked in other states. The proposal now moves to the state Senate. The commission, if formed, would report its findings back next year.
The Regulate Rhode Island Coalition, which includes the state’s NAACP chapter, says its members won’t participate. The group says the commission is an attempt to help lawmakers avoid voting on a measure that would legalize adult marijuana possession next year.
Top legislative leaders who favor the study group want to take a slower approach.
They say that an apple a day keeps the doctor away, but that trick doesn’t work for pets.
As spring finally comes into bloom, it’s important to make sure your pets are protected against the pests that come with warmer weather.
If your furry friend goes outside, they are susceptible to the terrors of fleas, ticks and heartworm.
PEOPLE Pet Vet Dr. Evan Antin says it is extremely important to give your animals preventive treatments to ward off these nuisances, especially since fleas and ticks carry diseases and heartworm can be fatal if it goes untreated.
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Check with your vet about what kind of treatments your pet needs and never give your pet medicine without your vet’s counsel.
(Reuters) - Cloud software provider Box Inc (BOX.N) reported a 20 percent rise in quarterly revenue on Wednesday as more businesses signed up for its service.
Redwood City, California-based Box said its revenue rose to $140.5 million in the first quarter ended April 30, from $117.2 million a year earlier.
Net loss attributable to shareholders narrowed to $36.6 million, or 26 cents per share, from $40.1 million, or 30 cents per share.
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Syracuse guard Tyus Battle has decided to withdraw from the NBA draft and return to school for his junior year.
Battle says in a statement on the university website that he feels it’s in his best interest “to focus on improving some fine points” in his game and work toward his degree.
Battle says he plans to re-enter the draft next year and calls his decision to return an easy one.
Battle had a standout sophomore season, leading Division I in average minutes played and the Orange in scoring at 19.2 points per game. That earned him a second-team All-Atlantic Coast Conference selection, and his 712 points were the most for a sophomore in school history.
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HYDERABAD: It is not the first incident that children have been punished and humiliated for no fault of theirs. Children go through something called dysfunctional thought process, says child psychologist Radhika Acharya. In case of Deepthi, she has been insulted and humiliated for not being able to pay fees even in the past.
“This must have led her to feel that this is it. The school will stop her from taking tests and her parents will never be able to pay the fees. This is a warp they get stuck in and then decide to end it,” said the psychologist. All this, when the matter is not concerned to the child at all. The school management and parents should work out a way and not involve children in this.
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NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Police in New Jersey say they had to coax a German shepherd on a busy interstate to leave a dead pit bull that it was found lying next to.
New Jersey state police said that troopers responded Thursday morning to a report of two dogs on the shoulder of Interstate 280 in Newark.
The troopers say the pit bull was dead when they arrived. They say the German shepherd didn’t want to leave its side, but they were able to coax it into a trooper’s car.
Authorities say neither dog was wearing a collar or any identification. The German shepherd was given to a dog rescue.
It wasn’t clear how the dog died. The case remains under investigation.
Live Music Week starts Saturday, October 14 th
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NOVATO, Calif. (AP)  California highway officials are rushing to stabilize a highway north of San Francisco ahead of another strong storm expected to hit the region Thursday.
The Napa Valley Transit Authority says that a levee by the road has broken, and the water has washed out underneath Highway 37.
The Santa Rosa Press Democrat reports (http://bit.ly/2kPuaYw ) that a three-mile stretch of Highway 37 has been closed since Thursday and California Highway Patrol officials on Monday said they expect it to remain closed until at least Thursday as crews work to raise the road.
Highway 37 has been inundated with floods from a series of storms in January and February, causing road closures and traffic issues along the major thoroughfare.
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Police say a woman was found dead inside a Gwinnett County home late Friday.
The unidentified woman was found inside a home in the 5500 block of Estates Court in Norcross.
A man called to report finding the woman dead, according to a spokesperson with the Gwinnett County Police Department.
No additional information was provided on the incident. Check back with CBS46.com for the latest developments.
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Feb 1 (Reuters) - Medicinova Inc:
* MEDICINOVA ANNOUNCES MN-166 (IBUDILAST) DEMONSTRATED A 26 PCT REDUCTION IN CONFIRMED DISABILITY PROGRESSION IN THE SPRINT-MS PHASE 2B TRIAL IN PROGRESSIVE MS: POTENTIAL BEST-IN-DISEASE DRUG Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Liu Chao has been tapped as the global head of loan syndications for Bank of China, said a source close to the situation.
He stepped into the role in December 2016 and succeeds Wu Jun. Chao was previously head of corporate banking at BOC's Singapore branch.
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A notice said the road from Bosherston to St Govan's Chapel and the footpath from St Govan's Head to Broadhaven would be closed every day.
The notice adds that night firing was due to take place on Tuesday and Thursday.
The MoD spokeswoman added: "This is still being investigated and therefore it would be inappropriate to comment further."
According to the Visit Pembrokeshire website, a large part of the Castlemartin peninsula was taken over by the Royal Armoured Corps (RAC) tank range in the late 1930s and further developed during the Cold War period.
It is now the only UK Army range available for armoured units for direct-fire live gunnery exercises.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department says officers are on scene at First Street and Central Avenue in response to a shooting.
Police say a 16-year-old male was shot at least once and was taken to the hospital. Police say he is in stable condition.
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When the rally was declared an illegal protest, the Unite the Right folks were directed to disperse in direction of the Antifa.
It would be all too easy to categorise Justin Thomas’s victory at the US PGA Championship on Sunday as just another moment of opportunism, writes John McHenry.
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NEW YORK, April 20 U.S. 30-year mortgage rates fell to their lowest levels in five months in line with bond yields due to geopolitical tension and worries about a slowing U.S. economy, according to mortgage finance agency Freddie Mac on Thursday.
The borrowing cost on 30-year mortgages, the most widely held type of U.S. home loan, averaged 3.97 percent in the week ended April 20, the lowest since 3.94 percent in the Nov. 17 week. This compared with the preceding week's 4.08 percent, it said. (Reporting by Richard Leong)
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THE FOUR TOPS
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Thursday, February 23
Doors 6:30PM / Show 7:30PM
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JOIN US FOR AN EVENING WITH THE FOUR TOPS!
The Four Tops, spent years singing jazz, soul music, R&B, disco, adult contemporary, and hard rock. Their first Motown hit, “Baby I Need Your Loving” in 1964, made them stars. By 1990, with 24 Top 40 pop hits to their credit, the Four Tops were inducted into the ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME. Today, they continue to be a hit in concert, and a testament to the enduring legacy of the Motown Sound they helped shape and define. Special guests for this performance include Milwaukee Children’s Choir.
March 29 New China Life Insurance Co Ltd :
* FY net profit RMB4,942 million versus RMB8,601 million
* Final dividend of RMB0.28 per ordinary share
* FY revenue RMB 144.80 billion versus RMB 157.92 billion
* Pursuant to a resolution passed at meeting of board on 29 March, a final dividend of RMB0.48 per share for year ended 31 Dec 2016 was proposed Source text : (bit.ly/2nzDoJI) Further company coverage:
Hoping to maintain the high ground in AI and high-performance computing, Nvidia late Tuesday debuted a new computing architecture that it claims will unify both fast-growing areas of the industry . From a report:
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Feb 14 House of Friends AB (publ):
* Buys Bell & Light AB
* Bell & Light AB is a film production company
* At first, House of Friends pays 768,000 Swedish crowns ($86,137) in cash for 50 percent of Bell & Light
* Has option to buy at latest on Aug. 31, 2018 remaining 50 percent of Bell & Light at a price that will depend of co's 2018 operating result
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RA Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan attended the presentation of the official website of the RA Foreign Ministry
Dr. Bell has a renowned guest and he wants the drama to steer away from him.
SITKA, Alaska (AP) — Sitka Police Chief Jeff Ankerfelt says his department needs a new home, designed specifically for police functions.
The Daily Sitka Sentinel reported Wednesday that the department currently occupies part of the first floor of the city-state building, with its main entrance tucked away on a neighboring side street. The space was originally used as administrative space.
Ankerfelt says the space is not adequate for the police department headquarters and jail. He said it doesn’t meet any “kind of industry standard with respect to safety, both in terms of physical activity and the issues surrounding processing hazardous materials.”
Mayor Matt Hunter said himself that the station is an “embarrassment to Sitka.”
The city has signed a contract with an architecture firm to begin the process of planning a new facility.
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March 19(Reuters) - Shenzhen Cotran New Material Co Ltd
* Says co’s Shenzhen-based sealing element unit plans to invest 17 million yuan in a Wuhu-based auto parts firm (target firm)
* Says unit will hold 80 percent stake in target firm, up from 0 percent
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/4hV6H5
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
There’s a lot of crazy skateboarding broadcasting throughout the universe every day, but we guarantee Tiago has a few tricks up his sleeve you’ve never seen before.
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There’s no question that healthy break activities are a good idea. But sometimes just remembering to take breaks is a struggle. These tips will help.
Brothers Osborne brought their beach house recording of "Shoot Me Straight" to New York City April 23. The country duo appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to give their latest single its television debut.
The track is featured on Brothers Osborne's newly released sophomore record, Port Saint Joe. "Shoot Me Straight" was co-written by both John and T.J. Osborne while produced by Jay Joyce.
Brothers Osborne took home two trophies at the 53rd Academy of Country Music Awards earlier this month including Vocal Duo of the Year and Video of the Year.
This summer, the singer/songwriter siblings will hit the road with Dierks Bentley as a supporting act on the Mountain High Tour.
Nebraska Game and Parks will provide special enforcement patrols focusing on state recreation areas this summer, in Gage and Lancaster counties. Reducing alcohol related vehicle and boating accidents are the primary goals of the effort, which is funded through a state transportation grant and runs through September.
The H&M group’s sales including VAT during March 1 to March 28, 2017 increased by 7 percent in local currencies compared to the same period last year. For the whole month of March, sales increased by 6 percent compared to the same month last year.
The company said, sales in March, April and May should be viewed together, partly because the Easter holiday falls in different months in different years and partly because the weather during this period can vary greatly from year to year.
The total number of stores in the group amounted to 4,426 on March 31, 2017 compared to 3,997 March 31, 2016.
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In this Wednesday, March 14, 2018 photo, Egyptian director Ahmed El Attar, sits in a room at his office in Cairo, Egypt. State censors have banned a play, that is part of the Downtown Contemporary Arts Festival, the day of its Cairo premiere, saying it could not be shown without the removal of five scenes. As a result El Attar cancelled two showings of Before the Revolution, a two-actor piece that depicts oppression and stagnation in Egypt before its 2011 popular uprising. Nariman El-Mofty AP Photo
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A bank robbery suspect who Portland police dubbed the “Lazy Leprechaun” has been arrested after allegedly robbing the KeyBank on NE Broadway.
Eric Smotherman was arrested and is in the Multnomah County Jail on a US Marshal’s hold for charges of robbery and a warrant for 2nd degree theft.
Smotherman is the suspect in robberies on Sept. 29 at the Advantis Credit Union on SE Belmont and Unitis Credit Union in N Williams Ave. on Sept. 27. Officers were unable to find the suspect after those robberies, but on Friday, they found him driving on NE Halsey and NE 47th.
Police seized a firearm that was in Smotherman’s car, but determined it was a replica.
Albert Boscov, chairman of Boscov's Department Store, LLC, died on Friday of cancer at the age of 87, the department store company announced. Boscov's father, Solomon Boscov, started the family business in 1914 in Reading, Pa.
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MOSCOW (Sputnik) - At least 35 people were killed and some are missing after an attack on a village in southeastern Nigeria, local media reported Tuesday.
More than 50 armed people reportedly invaded the Mbadwen village in the Benue State and burned it down, according to the Daily Post Nigeria newspaper.
© AP Photo / Jossy Ola Eighteen Killed, 84 Wounded in Boko Haram Attack in Nigeria - Emergency Services
All houses of the village were destroyed as a result of the incident.
Earlier on Tuesday, Nigeria’s Gwer East area was also attacked by suspected herdsmen, leaving 19 people dead, including two Catholic priests.
The Rev. Al Sharpton joins MTP Daily to discuss Trump’s response to the events in Charlottesville and whether the president needs to fire some people in the White House.
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The idea of downing a flaming shot may sound sort of exciting, but — like with many things in life — the reality doesn't quite match up to the expectation.
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Take the video below, for example. It starts with a Scottish man tentatively raising a shot glass to his mouth, and ends five seconds later with panicked yelling and someone frantically patting fire out of the guy's shirt.
May have set Callum's house on fire pic.twitter.com/NtWFHFaBEQ — Duln (@Dylan_Gallacher) April 14, 2017
Oh dear.
Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA) used the word “treason” when describing Gen. Michael Flynn’s actions. However, his concern is not Flynn but the role the president played in these series of Russian scandals.
April 24 (Reuters) - Jose Ignacio Sanchez Galan, Chairman of Iberdrola SA:
* SAYS POTENTIAL OF SYNERGIES WITH EVENTUAL ACQUISITION OF ELETROPAULO IS “SIGNIFICANT” Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
Hain Celestial Group Inc., the natural-food supplier that began a probe of its accounting practices last year, fell as much 15 percent after saying the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has opened a formal investigation into the matter. Hain alerted the SEC in August that it was delaying financial statements because of its own review, according to a filing on Friday.
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TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel's defense minister says that should war erupt again with Lebanon that country will "pay the full price" for Iran's entrenchment.
Avidgor Lieberman says Wednesday that Hezbollah guerrillas have sacrificed Lebanon's national interests by subjugating fully to Iran. He says, as a result, all of Lebanon will be fair game in a future war.
Speaking to the Institute for National Security Studies' annual conference, Lieberman says the Lebanese army will be targeted and "if citizen of Tel Aviv are forced to sit in shelters, all of Beirut will too."
Israel and Hezbollah fought a fierce, monthlong war in 2006.
Israel has recently been warning of Iran's increasing efforts to turn Lebanon into "one giant missile site." Israel's chief military spokesman this week said it was "prepared for all the scenarios."
Mark Salling Miso Hungry After Plea Deal
Mark Salling, Miso Hungry After Plea Deal
Mark Salling had a hankering for Japanese after cutting a deal with prosecutors in his child porn case ... a deal that will land him in prison.
Salling got takeout from Sake Sake in L.A., the day after pleading guilty to possession of child porn involving a prepubescent minor.
Under the deal, Salling and prosecutors agreed to a prison sentence of between 4 and 7 years. The judge in the case will use the deal as a sentencing guideline, but is not bound by it.
When Salling gets out he'll be a registered sex offender with 20 years of supervised release.
Valk agreed to terms on a one-year deal with Barys Astana of the KHL on Tuesday.
Valk made his NHL debut with Florida last season -- a one-game stint in which he saw a paltry 3:25 of ice time. Despite a qualifying offer from the Panthers, the center will instead head overseas in order to continue his professional career. If the WHL product can put together a solid campaign in the KHL, he could earn his way back to the NHL.
Listening to this song without looking at the lyrics would mean hearing another bizarre song with strange sound effects and vocal samples in the chorus, but the writing tells a sad story of the constant attempts to win. Win what? The song is not clear, but the way to win is clearly through continuing whatever the strange voice is yelling at you to do.
A man was able to walk away after a car slammed through a restaurant and pinned him against the wall.Surveillance video from inside the restaurant in Arizona shows the moment a car came barreling through the window and directly hit Blair Robertson.Robertson is a psychic, but he says he didn't see this coming."A lot of times we can't even read our own lives and that's just how it works," he said.Robertson was eating lunch with a friend at the time, who is also a psychic.Somehow both were able to walk away from the incident with minor injuries.At this time it is unclear what caused the driver to slam into the restaurant.
Stuart Broad and Jonny Bairstow has said the upcoming first day-night Test to be held in England against the West Indies - 'pink ball' cricket - will be a step into the unknown.
A crash has taken place at Camp Junction.
The two-car collision happened at around ten past five this evening.
Traffic is moving again in the area and injuries are not thought to be serious at this time.
So, Kendall Jenner surfaced from that whole Pepsi thing this past weekend at Coachella apparently unscathed – and reportedly with A$AP Rocky.
Her sister Kylie‘s rumored ex was one of the many other notables in attendance and/or on stage – but it wasn’t Tyga she was spotted with, rather Travis Scott.
Related: See What Happened When Drake Joins Future on Stage at Coachella
“That family loooves some black folk, huh?!” Big Tigger noted in today’s Trending Topics. “I’m just saying, don’t get mad at me. They keep dating them all!”
Other surprising sights and sounds during Weekend One of the Music And Arts Festival were Drake appearing during Future‘s set and an actually worthwhile Lauryn Hill during DJ Snake’s. 2 Chainz, French Montana, Rick Ross, Wale, Swae Lee and A$AP Ferg all DJ Khaled – with Sylvester Stallone in the front row.
“And Migos performed four times!” Tigger added. “They were not scheduled to be there at all.”
(Guess the festival managed OK after the expecting Beyonce dropped out.)
Swedish competition authority raids insurance firms
STOCKHOLM, June 14 The Swedish Competition Authority said on Wednesday it had raided several insurance companies including one owned by Finland's Sampo as part of an investigation into suspected collusion over tendering for contracts.
The Aurora Australis above the South Pole Telescope at the Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station. Keith Vanderlinde / NSF
For six months of the year the South Pole is the perfect place for stargazing: darkness around the clock, no light pollution from irritating human settlements, and high altitude and freezing air combined mean a thin, crisp atmosphere with little distorting water vapour.
That’s why the South Pole Telescope was built there in 2006, near the American research base at Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station. The 10-metre reflecting telescope observes the heavens in various frequencies of infrared radiation, paying particular attention to the cosmic microwave background, the dim all-pervasive afterglow of the big bang.
In this picture, the telescope can be seen during the long Antarctic night as the aurora australis, or southern lights, stream overhead.
A Vallejo man charged with murder in the 2015 death of a Jesse Bethel High School was in court Friday, where a date for his jury trial was set.
Zachery A. Kroll, 21, is charged with murder and robbery.
According to police, the May 14, 2015 incident occurred on a path near the Jesse Bethel campus while classes were in session. Kroll and co-defendant Elisha M. White Jr., then 16, allegedly attempted to rob Kenneth Maxwell “Max” Rusk, 17, before Kroll shot him in the back of the head. The pair were arrested the next day.
Both men have pleaded not guilty to the charge of murder.
Kroll reportedly had methamphetamine in his system at the time of the gunshot slaying, according to court discussions. Kroll’s trial is set to begin at 9 a.m. March 27 in Department 4. His next court appearance is Dec. 8 for a trial readiness conference.
He remains jailed with a $1.5 million bail.
Womble Carlyle Adds McCarter & English Patent Pros
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 3:24 PM EDT) -- Three former McCarter & English LLP partners with decades of combined experience in life science and engineering patent applications, prosecutions and litigation, have joined Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice LLP in its new Boston office.
The three partners, Cristin Cowles, Danielle Herritt and Deborah Vernon, work in engineering and life science patent prosecution and litigation; and counseling for drug applications. They joined the firm Oct. 2, about a month after Womble Carlyle opened its new Boston office. As of Nov. 1, Womble Carlyle will be merged...
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. State Department on Monday condemned Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s threat to ban opposition parties from participating in next year’s presidential elections. Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro (R) speaks during an event with supporters, next to newly elected mayor of Libertador district Erika Farias (C) and President of Venezuela's National Constituent Assembly Delcy Rodriguez (L), in Caracas, Venezuela December 10, 2017. Picture taken December 10, 2017. Miraflores Palace/Handout via REUTERS “The Venezuelan people deserve the right to express their views and consent to governance through a free and fair democratic process that is open to all candidates,” the department said in a statement. After three opposition parties boycotted mayoral elections on Sunday, Maduro said on Monday they should be banned from participating in future elections.
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Two companies have been asked to prove they are reliable suppliers to WA customers after it was revealed they had been taking orders for expensive tech products and failing to follow through.
Android Enjoyed and CameraSky, both operated by Victorian company Digital Marketing and Solutions, have recieved a collective 47 complaints from WA consumers in recent months.
Camera Sky is still online and operational. Photo: Supplied
Complaints were made after consumers placed their orders online, money was taken from their bank account and the goods failed to ever arrive.
In WA, there were 16 complaints made against CameraSky and 31 complaints made against Android Enjoyed.
NSW Fair Trading has also launched an investigation against the company after 70 complaints were made in February 2017, and the authority served the company with enforceable undertaking action.
TORONTO — North American stock markets were continuing their streak of record highs in late morning trading today.
About 90 minutes after the opening bell, the S&P/TSX composite index was up 38.08 points to 15,824.11.
On Wall Street, the Dow Jones industrial average rose 65.77 points to 20,570.18, the S&P 500 advanced 3.35 points to 2,340.93 and the Nasdaq composite added 10.08 points to 5,792.65.
Oil prices were also up, with the March crude contract fetching US$53.42 a barrel, a bump of 22 cents.
April gold contracts gained US$1.10 at US$1,226.50 an ounce.
The Canadian dollar was one sore spot, down 0.07 of a U.S. cent to 76.44 cents US.
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Located on South Milwaukee’s main drag in the spot that once housed a beloved Serbian restaurant, Balkanian New Star, Azteca (901 Milwaukee Ave.) has been serving good Mexican dishes for the past decade.
The friendly and affordable eatery has a nothing-fancy interior but boasts a menu with all the familiar staples along with a few surprises.
The weekday lunch buffet is a good place to start. You can build your own meal from ground meat, refried beans and Spanish rice, piling the fixings into flour tortillas and crunchy taco shells. The expected steak fajitas, cheese enchiladas and chicken chimichangas are on the buffet table next to unusual items such as cochinita pibil, tender pork slow roasted in orange juice, garlic and spices.
There are also salads and desserts. Margaritas and Mexican beer are on hand, but why not try horchata, a milky non-alcoholic drink made from rice and ground almonds
COTTONWOOD EXTENSION DIST.
Farmers – are you needing to pick a new variety of wheat or having problems with weed control? Then make plans to attend the Ellis County Pre-plant Wheat School on Wednesday, August 30 in Hays.
The event will begin with a light supper at 5:30 p.m. with the program starting at 6 p.m. in the meeting room of the Cottonwood District – Hays office at 601 Main Street.
According to Cottonwood District Extension Agent Stacy Campbell, topics of discussion by Extension Specialists will be wheat variety selection, disease and weed control options, variety interaction with nitrogen and fungicide, managing nitrogen for protein, rotations and tillage interactions, and the use of stripper headers to optimize residue management, and subsequent yields.
Pre-registration is requested by Monday August 28, by calling 785-628-9430 or by emailing Theresa at tam3@ksu.edu .
LONDON Prime Minister Theresa May said on Thursday that Britain believed Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's government was responsible for a suspected poison gas attack in Syria's Idlib province, despite his rejection of culpability.
In an earlier interview with news agency AFP, Assad said the alleged poison gas attack earlier this month which the United States and its allies blamed on the Syrian military was "100 percent fabrication".
"We believe it is highly likely that the attack was carried out by the Assad regime," May said in a televised statement. "Apart from anything else, we believe it's only the regime that has the capability to make such an attack."
The British delegation at the world's chemical weapons watchdog said on Thursday that samples taken from the alleged attack site tested positive for the nerve agent sarin.
(Reporting by Michael Holden; editing by Stephen Addison)
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+ Enlarge this image Sudesh Mani outside the High court in Suva today. Picture: RAMA
Update: 5:18PM THE trial proper for a man charged with murder will begin before Justice Salesi Temo at the High Court in Suva tomorrow.
The trial was scheduled for this afternoon however Justice Temo has adjourned the matter to begin tomorrow morning.
Standing trial is Sudesh Mani who is alleged to have killed an 84-year-old woman in Lautoka in 2013.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Long John Silver's says its new Louisville location will be a flagship restaurant for the seafood chain.
According to a news release, the new restaurant will be located at the corner of Westport Road and Goose Creek Road.
New menu items and brand ideas will be tested at the location.
Construction on the new location is expected to begin before the end of the year.
The company says the new location will feature Long John Silver’s new design theme. It's the third major redesign in the company's history. In the next few years, it will replace the company's Cape Cod style design, which goes back to the company's beginning in 1969.
There's no word on when the new location will be open for business.
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The decision to commemorate Millicent Fawcett in Parliament Square produced a number of letters (17 April). It is heartening to see women from history recognised and to hear of campaigns up and running across the country.
Les Summers questioned why Ellen Wilkinson has not been chosen or given prominence. I am running the Eighth Plinth campaign in Middlesbrough to secure the first female statue in the town. Following a public vote, it will be of Ellen Wilkinson, who was MP for Middlesbrough East 1924-31, the first female education secretary and a huge advocate for women’s rights.
Work is under way, and a female sculptor will be commissioned to produce the statue.
Emma Chesworth
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Beyoncé and Jay-Z have announced that physical editions for EVERYTHING IS LOVE, the surprise collaborative album from the Carters that premiered last month, will be out this Friday (July 6). You can pre-order a CD of the album, but no word yet on a vinyl edition.
The Carters are currently on the European leg of the On The Run II tour, the North American shows will begin at the end of the month.
Edwardsville girls basketball's title run falls short
The Edwardsville IL High School Tigers girls basketball team, from Southern Illinois near St. Louis MO, lost to the Geneva IL Community High School Vikings 41-40 in the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Class 4A state championship game at Redbird Arena in Normal IL. Edwardsville's Rachel Pranger gave the Tigers a one-point lead with 23 seconds left, but Geneva's Stephanie Hart scored 18 seconds later to give the Vikings their first title.
Stratton (8-6) took the loss Tuesday, giving up eight runs on 11 hits (two home runs) while walking one and striking out three over 5.2 innings against the Rockies.
Stratton was possibly too aggresive in this one, throwing first-pitch strikes to 23 of the 28 batters he faced. The righty was roughed up in his previous start against the Rockies at home (June 28), and a road game at Coors Field only amplified his troubles against Colorado batters. The 27-year-old's recent struggles have come at the worst possible time, as both Johnny Cueto (elbow) and Jeff Samardzija (shoulder) are scheduled to return this week, putting Stratton and his 4.93 ERA in jeopardy of being bumped from the rotation.
Included in the evening’s final newscast:
— Former Vice President Joe Biden was in Charleston to help unveil a new statue in honor of longtime U.S. Sen. Fritz Hollings.
— A Lexington County native and former Gamecock running back has been sentenced on drug charges.
— A state correctional officer who was stabbed in a prison riot this weekend remains in the hospital a day later.
— Pollen counts are forecast to be high. So what’s an allergy sufferer to do?
The Literal Translation of Country Names is a remarkably researched map that plots the etymological origins of every country name in the world. Drawing from sources such as The CIA Factbook and Oxford University Press , the map offers insight into the spirit behind each name.
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Students across South Mississippi are banding together to oppose the idea of arming teachers with guns on campus.
CIT Bank (NYSE:CIT) has a deal to sell its reverse mortgage servicer, Financial Freedom, along with its portfolio of reverse mortgages.
Financial terms, and the buyer of the unit, are undisclosed. But the portfolio includes $900M in reverse mortgage whole loans along with servicing rights and other real estate owned assets.
CIT had acquired the unit as part of its purchase of OneWest Bank in 2015.
"This transaction marks another step in our plan to simplify CIT," says Chairwoman/CEO Ellen Alemany.
The deal's expected to close in Q2 2018.
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Lilongwe, October 6, 2017: Mphatso Gift Zilemba is the first professional basketball player that Malawi has produced since the sport came into the cou.
Lollapalooza is coming to Stockholm, Sweden in 2019
What was originally a touring festival catering to rock and punk music fans across the US has evolved into a global brand staging multi-day events all around the world. Beyond its home base in Chicago, Lollapalooza has put on festivals in Chile, Brazil, Argentina, Germany, and France in recent years. Today brings the announcement of a third Lolla Europe, to take place June 28th-29th, 2019 in Stockholm, Sweden.
Lollapalooza Stockholm will take over Gärdet Park with “four stages featuring performances from some of the world’s biggest superstars and the most exciting new names across a wide array of genres; from rock to hip hop to electronic dance music and more,” notes a press release.
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Eric Garza, 22, of Wichita, was arrested in the 500 block of Richards Dr. yesterday at approximately 7:30 AM. Garza was arrested on a Harvey County District Court warrant for failure to appear.
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Demba Bamba of France tackles Ireland's Matthew Agnew. Source: Ryan Byrne/INPHO
THINGS WERE LOOKING good for Ireland at the midway point of last night’s U20 World Championship opener against France at Stade Aime Giral in Perpignan.
Although the hosts took an early lead through a Maxime Marty try, Ireland responded well. Courtesy of tries from Joe Dunleavy and Hugh O’Sullivan, as well as seven points from the boot of Harry Byrne, they held a 17-5 lead at the break.
However, a blistering start to the second half from the French was decisive, as Marty, Artur Coville and Romain Ntamack all crossed for tries which were converted by Ntamack.
Byrne’s late try — which helped to earn a losing bonus point for Noel McNamara’s side — set up a tense finish, but Les Bleus held on to seal a 26-24 win, the highlights of which you can view below.
Ireland now need a win against South Africa on Sunday if they’re to remain in contention to reach the semi-finals.
Two men, including a municipal worker, have been charged with defrauding the town of Kapuskasing of $800,000.
Ontario Provincial Police say the investigation began in June 2017, and involves an alleged fraud that took place between September 2014 and February 2015.
Investigators say an employee of the town of Kapuskasing, and the owner of a solar panel company, who was contracted by the municipality, were involved in the scam.
A 64-year old man from Crysler is charged with fraud over $5,000 and breach of trust by a public officer. A 54-year old man from Napanee is charged with fraud over $5,000.
Both are due in court March 19 in Kapuskasing.
By Mimi Pollack I really wanted to love “Into the Beautiful North”, a new play at the San Diego Repertory Theater, especially because of its pedigree. It is based on the book by Luis Alberto Urrea –it was the KPBS One Book San Diego for 2012 and one of Amazon’s Best Books 2015- and was […]
By Mario A. Cortez For as long as Barrio Logan has existed there has always been change in the community. From the changing of neighborhood zoning to the construction of the freeways and from the creation of Chicano Park, change has been constant in this corner of San Diego Nowadays, Barrio Logan has been in […]
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Dodgers will pay tribute to one of baseball’s most celebrated home runs by introducing a “Kirk Gibson seat” at Dodger Stadium.
The seat will be added in the right field pavilion at the spot where Gibson’s game-ending homer landed during Game 1 of the 1988 World Series. The chair will be painted blue and feature Gibson’s signature, the team announced Monday.
Tickets will cost $300 for a package that includes a companion seat, two commemorative T-shirts and food and drink. The Dodgers will donate $200 from each purchase to the Kirk Gibson Foundation to raise money and awareness for Parkinson’s research.
“Kirk Gibson was part of one of the greatest moments in Dodger history, and we’re thrilled to partner with Kirk to help him and his foundation raise funds and awareness in fighting Parkinson’s disease,” Chief Marketing Officer Lon Rosen said in a statement.
MANISTEE — The Manistee City Council will meet for its first regular meeting of 2017 on Monday. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. in council chambers at […]
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FREMONT COUNTY, Colo. — The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office has placed one of their deputies on administrative leave over an allegation of misuse of force.
Deputy Brody Koch was placed on administrative leave Wednesday stemming from an allegation concerning misuse of force during an arrest.
The Sheriff’s Office says administrative leave is routine procedure for cases like this.
Koch will remain on leave until the case reaches the end of the investigation.
This is a developing story. Stay with FOX21 for the latest.
Monday, ABC FOX Montana learned Butte-Silver Bow Law Enforcement will be cracking down on DUIs.
Butte-Silver Bow Undersheriff George Skuletich said they tend to have a lot of DUIs during this holiday.
In fact, Skuletich said last year they arrested around hundred people during a 24-hour period.
Therefore, preparation for this day is in full force, because they anticipate a big crowd.
"Putting more people on the streets working hard that way. Not only just for Friday night but for Thursday night we will have 25 extra officers out. Then Saturday we will also have extra DUI shifts,” said Skuletich.
Skueltich encourages people who do plan to drink on saint paddy's day to use Ubers, taxis or have a designated driver.
As for the parade, there will be two lead cars and then two cars following the parade. Once, the parade is over officers will be walking and patrolling the streets.
For more information regarding the parade, you can go to http://www.butteamericafoundation.org/
Volunteers worked to post hundreds of flags, which could be sponsored or purchased in honor of a service member.
On Memorial Day, the flags that were bought could be picked up, and the remaining flags were taken down following a closing ceremony.
During the ceremony, state Rep. Susan Lynn, R-Mt. Juliet, Wilson County Mayor Randall Hutto and Don Wright with the Exchange Club gave remarks. Dignitaries from Mt. Juliet and county government and Mrs. Wilson County and Mrs. Tennessee Globe Denise Byrd were recognized and thanked for their attendance.
Several people were treated to an aerial view by way of a ladder truck courtesy of Mt. Juliet fire Chief Jamie Luffman.
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The New Year brought in a suspected arson Sunday morning at a West Side Grande Prairie restaurant.
RCMP responded to a fire at the Press’d Sandwich Company at 7 AM; A witness had observed a fire at the back of the building and immediately called the city’s Fire Department.
Fire officials arrived on the scene, and were able to extinguish the blaze, while a neighbouring business was evacuated. The restaurant was closed at the time, and nobody was injured.
An investigation after the blaze determined that the fire was intentionally set.
Anyone with information in order to help solve this incident is asked to call Grande Prairie RCMP at (780) 830-5701. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can also call Crime Stoppers at 1 (800) 222-TIPS (8477), or you can head to their webpage at www.tipsubmit.com.
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Bankrupt state-owned airline South African Airways has received R20bn from the state since before 2003-04 in the form of loans or capitalisation.
Of this only R1.6bn has been repaid. An initial capitalisation of R3bn was made before 2003-04.
In addition, SAA has received R19bn in state guarantees since 2007, of which R17.8bn were going-concern guarantees which are required before financial statements can be finalised.
New Delhi: The removal of Anurag Thakur as the BCCI President was a logical consequence by the Supreme Court, Justice R.M. Lodha said on Monday.
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“Once committee’s reforms were accepted by the Supreme Court in its July 18 order, it had to be implemented. This is a logical consequence,” Lodha told the media here.
Lodha also said it was a victory for the sports in India especially for cricket.
“I wish and hope it acts as a temple for other sports organisations as well.” He said the Supreme Court’s order would lead to transparency, accountability and good governance in cricket.
The former Chief Justice said the court order on July 18 had to be “implemented and obeyed”.
“It was to happen, and now this has happened. Had submitted three reports before the Supreme Court, even then it wasn’t implemented,” he said.
Rioting inmates in Brazil decapitated and brutally assaulted their rivals, killing at least 60, when fighting erupted between two gangs at a prison in the Amazon region, officials said on Monday.
The 17-hour riot broke out Sunday afternoon and lasted through the night at a prison on the outskirts of Manaus, the capital of Amazonas state, said state public security secretary Sergio Fontes.
He called it "the biggest massacre" ever committed at a prison in the state.
Police were only able to restore order on Monday morning, freeing 12 guards who had been taken hostage, he said.
They found a horrific scene inside the Anisio Jobim correctional center.
Disney will certainly fight hard against the living wage ordinance; just a couple of years ago, it got its allies on the Anaheim City Council to pass a rule to prohibit any sort of gate tax for up to 45 years. It will spend millions in the coming months to argue that the living-wage proposal will only benefit union members rather than all Anaheim residents. That’s technically true. But it’s also telling that Anaheim residents are ready to penalize Disneyland for its perceived sins against the working class and local taxpayers.
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's government has been mulling legal changes following the emperor's rare video message last summer indicating his desire to step down due to his advanced age A panel set up by the Japanese government to debate whether Emperor Akihito should be permitted to abdicate has gone beyond its remit by calling for urgent discussions on how to solve the problem of the nation's shrinking Imperial family.
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Ferrara said he went to rehab near Naples and, after getting sober, met wife Christina.
Report: Kerry Hyder out for season with torn Achilles
The Detroit Lions’ defense has suffered a big blow before their season has even started.
According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, defensive end Kerry Hyder, a pleasant surprise who collected eight sacks in 2016, will miss the entire 2017 season after tearing his Achilles during Detroit’s preseason opener.
#Lions DE Kerry Hyder, one of their breakout players from 2016 with 8 sacks, is out for 2017. Source said he tore his Achilles. Brutal. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 14, 2017
#Lions DE Kerry Hyder will have surgery this week and begin the rehab process immediately. Hyder will be back ready for camp next season — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 14, 2017
This comes as a huge blow to the Lions, who feared this after he went down Sunday. It will significantly weaken a pass rush that was going to be counted on to help the Lions return to the playoffs.
April 24 (Reuters) - Global Water Resources Inc:
* GLOBAL WATER RESOURCES SECURES $8 MILLION REVOLVING LINE OF CREDIT TO SUPPORT GROWTH STRATEGY
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Bryan Adams is setting down his electric guitar for a special one-night exhibition of his photography at Toronto's Royal Ontario Museum. The "Summer of '69" rocker is set to unveil "Canadians," a curated collection of portraits to mark Canada's sesquicentennial, at the ROM Ball black-tie fundraiser on May 6. Organizers say the exhibit will feature portraits of 28 Canadian icons including Margaret Atwood, Michael Buble, the Weeknd, Joni Mitchell, Wayne Gretzky and Michael J. Fox.
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Vigil@nce - Cisco ASR: shell command execution
March 2018 by Vigil@nce
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SYNTHESIS OF THE VULNERABILITY
An authenticated local attacker can run shell commands under the "root" system account on Cisco ASR, in order to raise its privileges.
Impacted products: Cisco ASR.
Severity: 2/4.
Creation date: 19/01/2018.
DESCRIPTION OF THE VULNERABILITY
An authenticated local attacker can run shell commands under the "root" system account on Cisco ASR, in order to raise its privileges.
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A large swath of Northern California is on track to record its wettest winter on record with a new storm moving in late Wednesday.
These areas, many of them in the Sierra Nevada, are running at 200% of normal rainfall, if not more. The records cover October to February.
This story has brought special anxiety because of the situation at the Oroville Dam, where high water levels and two crippled spillways have sparked concerns about major flooding.
The storm system is expected to arrive late Wednesday or early Thursday morning and could bring 2 to 4 inches of rainfall over Lake Oroville, said Tom Dang, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Sacramento. Another storm Friday could drop an additional 1 to 3 inches on the region and is expected to have a much greater impact on Southern California.
A 38-year-old man was transported to Peconic Bay Medical Center on Wednesday afternoon after rescuers found him in the Mattituck Inlet, authorities said.
Medics were performing CPR on the man as he was transported to the hospital, said Coast Guard Petty Officer Hunter Medley.
Mattituck First Assistant Fire Chief Ted Webb said the fire department was dispatched at 3:06 p.m. Multiple agencies sent rescue boats and dive teams to the inlet, and the man was found about an hour later.
Webb said officials did not know whether the man had been swimming in the inlet or fell in the water. He said water conditions were calm and there were about a half dozen divers in the inlet during the search.
"Everything was done that could possibly be done in this situation," he said.
Southold Town police confirmed the search but did not have additional information.
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If you've watched Friends, then you've watched Jennifer Aniston's nipples. Both are a delight.
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In a recent interview, Jen was asked her feelings on Rachel Green being the OG of the #freethenipple movement. Her answer is everything:
Yeah, I don't know what to say about that! It's just one of those things, I guess. I wear a bra, I don't know what to tell ya! And I don't know why we're supposed to be ashamed of them—it's just the way my breasts are! But hey, OG, I'm not going to complain!
She also addressed Friends recent popularity boom, thanks to Netflix:
Related Coverage Ohio teen rescues 4-year-old on first day as a lifeguard
(WTNH) — There are some dangerous rip currents after some recent drownings, especially on the east coast.
Those currents are partially to blame for at least 59 deaths just this summer.
In New Jersey, there have been six deaths in the past two months alone, while that number is typically one to three per year.
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Last year, there were more than 68,000 rip current rescues.
“Rip currents are going to occur with equal frequency in either a natural or completely different man made beach,” said Dr. Stewart Farrell, Director of Stockton Univeristy’s Coastal Research Center.
Experts say instead of swimming toward the shore, you should swim diagonally.
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Gunmen numbering about eight, on Sunday, kidnapped a trader, Alhaji Nuhu Isa, in Lambata village of Gurara Local Government Area of Niger.
Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in the state, Mr. Philip Ayuba, disclosed this, in Minna, on Tuesday.
Ayuba said the gunmen had already used the victim’s cell phone to call his family and demanded N1 million ransom.
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He said the kidnappers came with sophisticated weapons shooting indiscriminately in the village before taking the trader away.
He said the command had already swung into action to rescue the trader alive.
“We are collaborating with other security agencies to rescue the trader alive,” the commandant said.
He called on residents of Gurara, Suleja and Paikoro Local government areas to offer useful information that could assist in rescuing the victim.
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Sacramento Kings' Darren Collison, front, dribbles the ball as teammate Kosta Koufos, left, screens Los Angeles Lakers' Brandon Ingram during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017, in Los Angeles. A few snow showers scattered about the area in the morning, otherwise a good deal of clouds.
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Well cognizant of history's repetitions, during a recent marathon summary of the Jewish condition in the US for a select group of Jewish professionals in Jerusalem, the scholar drew historical parallels - and warned the leaders of possible future outcomes. One case in point was an investigation involving President Donald Trump's son-in-law and adviser Jared Kushner, arguably America's most famous Orthodox Jew .
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Interactive flowchart: Which 2018 QB prospect would you draft?
The class of quarterbacks in the 2018 NFL draft class has the potential to be historically good. As many as six passers could go in the first round, and four of them could be gone by pick No. 5. It's a diverse group of quarterbacks, all offering different strengths and weaknesses. We'll help you pick out the one who is right for you with this handy interactive flow chart…
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SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for a second straight year has donated $5 million worth of aid to the nine voluntary refugee resettlement agencies in the United States.
The Deseret News reported Sunday that the money will be used during 2018 by the nine agencies that have agreements with the State Department to provide reception and placement services for refugees who arrive in the United States.
The donation comes from the church’s LDS Humanitarian Fund. Church members were encouraged to donate to the fund in October 2015, which prompted the fund’s balance to skyrocket.
The fund has provided money, items and services for refugees in Europe, the Middle East and the United States.
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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Lane Kiffin isn’t sticking around to run Alabama’s offense in the national championship game.
Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban said Monday that Kiffin will leave to focus on his new job as Florida Atlantic’s head coach.
Incoming offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian will replace him for the Jan. 9 game against Clemson in Tampa, Florida.
Saban says he and Kiffin spoke following the semifinal game against Washington.
He said with the time demands of handling both jobs, “We recognized that it is best for our players, and for Lane, that we allow him to turn his full attention to his new head coaching role at FAU.”
Kiffin says it “was a very difficult decision, but it’s a decision made in the best interests of the program.”
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MIDLAND, Mich. -- A nine-year-old girl is selling duct tape flowers to help fund cancer research.
Kari Graebner said she wants to stop the cancer that's attacking her grandfather, Craig Finkbeiner.
The fourth-grader from Michigan set up a shop at her school's craft fair. All the items she sold go toward research for her grandfather's cancer.
Watch the video above to see Kari's creations.
And Kari's effort means the world to her grandfather.
"I'm very, very, very proud of her, and I always have been," Finkbeiner said.
Kari says she wants duct tape for Christmas so she can keep making flowers and raising money.
'Bachelor' Alums Stripper Life's Ruff But We'll Do It for Charity!!!
DeMario Jackson and other 'Bachelors' Strip at Dog Charity Auction
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DeMario Jackson and a bunch of other 'Bachelor' alums apparently love it doggy style ... when it comes to charity auctions.
Five former 'Bachelor' contestants threw on their fanciest garb Thursday night and stripped, sung and danced at the "Cocktails for Canines" fundraiser benefiting the Tri-County Humane Society in Florida.
Vinny Ventiera hosted the shindig with his pals Josh Murray, Daniel Maguire, Ryan Beckett and DeMario ... all of whom helped raise $10k. 'Bachelorette' star Luke Pell ﻿also put on a striptease show last year.
The winning bids got dinner and a night out on the town with their man.
No word if a Fantasy Suite was included.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Seedco Organization will host a job fair series beginning March 20.
The March Madness job fair series will feature 12 employers over a four day period.
The employers are looking to hire over 100 people.
The job fair will held at 5100 Poplar Avenue in Suite 502.
Some positions are background friendly.
However, applicants are required to come in and apply to find out more.
View the gallery below to see details on the March Madness job fair.
The Bank of Thailand will put new 500 and 1,000 baht banknotes in circulation on July 28 to mark His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun’s birthday, BoT governor Veerathai Santiprabhob said on Tuesday.
The front of both the new 500 and 1,000 baht banknotes show a portrait of King Vajiralongkorn in an air force commander uniform. The back of the 500-baht banknotes features a portrait of King Rama VII and King Rama VIII in pairs , while the back of the 1,000-baht banknotes show a portrait of King Bhumibol and King Vajiralongkorn.
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We are just 5 days away from April 21st… and a year ago that day… Prince died from an overdose of the pain reliever, Fentanyl.
Now, Minnesota authorities have released search warrants of his home, which contained pills scattered throughout, according to TMZ. The pills were found in bags and envelopes.
Documents reflect TMZ’s reports of Prince’s bodyguard visiting a Walgreen’s pharmacy the day before Prince’s death, to fill prescriptions, including Percocet.
Police found a suitecase with the name “Peter Bravestrong” (a Prince alias), which contained pill bottles, plus lyrics for Prince’s hit, “U Got The Look.”
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Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl was expected to plead guilty later this month to desertion and misbehavior before the enemy rather than face trial for leaving his Afghanistan post in 2009, The Associated Press reported.
Two sources said the Idaho native would submit the plea later this month and sentencing would start Oct. 23. The Associated Press did not name the two individuals.
Bergdahl’s lawyer declined to comment when contacted by Fox News.
Bergdahl, 31, could fave up to five years in prison on the desertion charge and a life sentence for misbehavior.
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MANILA, Philippines — Philippine officials say a Filipino doctor linked to planned terror attacks in the United States was arrested earlier this year for alleged involvement in kidnappings and beheadings blamed on pro-Islamic State group militants
Chief State Counsel Ricardo Paras said Saturday that the U.S. government has requested Russel Salic to be extradited to face terrorism financing charges. The request is pending in a Manila court.
Paras said the department of justice will decide whether to let Salic face criminal complaints first in the Philippines or be allowed to be flown to the U.S. to answer terrorism allegations there.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Roger Federer has pulled out of the Cincinnati Open with a back injury, meaning Rafa Nadal will be the new world number one in next week's rankings.
Federer, who has participated in the Ohio warm-up tournament for the U.S. Open on seven occasions, said he had picked up the injury in Montreal, where he lost to Germany's Alexander Zverev in the final.
"I am very sorry to pull out of the Western and Southern Open as I always enjoy playing here," Federer said in a statement issued by the tournament.
"Cincinnati has some of the best fans in the world and I am sorry I will miss them. Unfortunately, I tweaked my back in Montreal and I need to rest this week."
Federer's withdrawal assures that Nadal will be top of the rankings when they are issued on Aug. 21. The Spaniard will return to the top spot for the first time since July 6, 2014. (Reporting by Simon Evans; editing by Mark Heinrich)
Federal Reserve raises key interest rate again
Posted/updated on: June 14, 2017 at 3:44 pm
Federal Reserve(WASHINGTON) -- The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate again on Thursday, marking the third hike in six months.
The rate was boosted by a quarter of a point to 1.25 percent.
Following its meeting Thursday, the Fed did not change its forecast and says it still expects to raise rates one more time this year.
"Overall, we continue to expect that the economy will expand at a moderate pace over the next few years," Fed chair Janet Yellen said.
That's in spite of a sluggish economic to start of this year, according to Bankrate.com's Greg McBride.
"At this point, they keep saying that the economic weakness is transitory, it's going to pass, and raising interest rates at this meeting is consistent with that," McBride explained.
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Atlanta spitta Que links up with fellows Atl spitta Rich Homie Quan for his new single “Sugar Daddy”, which you can download now on iTunes/Google Play.
May 2 GPI SpA:
* Says that the board approved on April 28 the project of merger by incorporation in GPI of units Evolvo GPI Srl, Gruppo Servizi Informatici Srl, GPI do Brasil Srl, and Centro Ricerche GPI Srl
* In order to proceed with the incorporations GPI will buy stakes in the four units from minority shareholders
* The minority stakes are: 20 pct in Evolvo GPI Srl, 49 pct in Gruppo Servizi Informatici GSI Srl, 20 pct in GPI do Brasil Srl and 10 pct in Centro Ricerche GPI Srl
* The expected total consideration for the acquisitions is around 1 million euros ($1.09 million)
Source text: www.1info.it
Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9164 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
BELLEVUE, Wash. - A Seattle-area company has removed a controversial school shooting video game off of its online platform following widespread backlash.
The "Active Shooter" video game was pulled days before it was to be released on the video-game marketplace Steam.
Valve Corp. as Steam's parent company said Tuesday that it was removing the computer video game because the developer was a "troll with a history of customer abuse."
The game was developed by Revived Games, published by Acid and lead by a person named Ata Berdiyev, who had previously been kicked off of the platform under a different business name.
The game allows players to re-create school shootings by stalking school hallways and racking up kills.
It was condemned by the parents of students killed during a Florida school shooting in February.
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FRIDAY AFTERNOON, Glasgow Police Department received a call to respond to Wal-Mart. It was reported that subjects were there that could possibly be armed. Upon arrival Glasgow Police did make contact with the subjects. However no firearms were found. One air soft gun was taken from a male subject at the scene. Glasgow Police did review surveillance video, it is unclear if additional charges will be filled.
NEW YORK, April 10 A top Ford Motor Co executive said the second largest U.S. automaker predicts industry sales of U.S. sport utility vehicles will continue to rise as it plans to unveil a refreshed 2018 Ford Explorer SUV.
The market share of sport utilities has increased to nearly 40 percent from 32.6 percent of total U.S. vehicle sales in 2016. Ford vice president of U.S. marketing, sales and service Mark LaNeve told reporters at an event on Monday ahead of this week's auto show that the company expects that total to rise to 45 percent of industry sales within five to seven years. (Reporting by David Shepardson; Editing by Sandra Maler)
DETROIT (AP) – Michigan State Police officials say they now believe four shootings on Detroit’s freeway system are linked to the same suspect or suspects.
The agency’s Metro Detroit post says a woman recently reported that her car was hit by gunfire on Thursday along Interstate 94 on the city’s east side. Police say the gunfire occurred on the same day and in the same area as three other shootings.
One of the shootings along I-94 left a driver with a leg wound. Three other vehicles were struck but drivers weren’t injured.
Police say they’re looking for a silver or gray sedan seen at some of the shootings.
Extra police patrols have been added to area freeways.
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A Milwaukee rabbi has brought new life into an organization called the Sherman Park Citizen Patrol in an effort to keep his neighborhood safe.
Each volunteer patrols an area for 90 minutes with a ride-along in a marked car with flashing lights. They work with Milwaukee Police, writing down anything suspicious.
All of them volunteer their time for one simple reason.
"This is our neighborhood and we need to take it back," said Rabbi Hersh Hiller of the Sherman Park Citizen Patrol.
The SPCP is also working with city leaders to put speed bumps in a portion of 51st and 54th Streets by September. They want to curtail people from speeding and running stop signs where children play.
They also helped install surveillance cameras in area alleys.
Click here for more information about the Sherman Park Citizen Patrol.
The Barbz are beyond ready for Nicki Minaj to release her album, Queen. She pushed the release date back an entire month later, but promises it’s for a good reason and Future can attest to that.
The “Chun-Li” rapper posted up a video of them in her studio, presumably on Memorial Day, and the Atlanta rapper said Queen is his “favorite album. It’s f*cking amazing. This sh*t is crazy.”
There’s no telling if Future is featured on the album, or if he just pulled up for an advanced listening session. Nicki is keeping all Queen details tightly under wraps. But she did tweet that she had a hook from an “epic artist,” then posted this throwback with Lauryn Hill on Instagram.
#Queen 👑🙏🏽🦄 A post shared by Barbie® (@nickiminaj) on May 27, 2018 at 1:34pm PDT
Will Lauryn and/or Future be featured on Nicki’s forthcoming album? Maybe we’ll find out more when she releases her second single.
Bon Jovi wrapped up the North American tour leg of their This House Is Not For Sale tour with two dates at Montreal’s Bell Centre on May 17th and 18th.
The band have launched a This House Is Not For Sale tour recap series. In the first episode below, the band and crew discuss their favourite venue from the tour.
The Paris authorities are planning to ban smoking in public parks from the autumn in the latest effort to cure the French of their addiction to cigarettes and cut down on litter.
A trial ban is being imposed this summer in four parks, and the mayor plans to extend it to all city parks within months.
A ban in the eastern city of Strasbourg came into force this week, and three years ago Paris banned smoking in children’s playgrounds.
Laurence Goldgrab, a Paris councillor, said the ban was motivated by public hygiene as well as public health. Smokers tend to leave cigarette ends lying on the ground and some 350 tons of butts were collected last year.
“In 2017, the city issued nearly 21,000 fines to smokers who left their cigarette ends on the ground,” she said.
Throwing a cigarette end on the ground will incur a €68 (£60) fine, while fines have been set at €450 for smoking in a proscribed public areas. There will also be a hefty €750 penalty for smoking in a car with a minor.
You ever get so lazy that you need to slide down the stairs? This cat did.
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A guy was ejected from a car in the middle of a high-speed chase after losing control. He landed on the roof and survived! Yes, he was arrested.
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The Real Madrid skipper even laid some of the blame at the feet of manager Zinedine Zidane.
The La Liga champions lost further ground on league leaders Barcelona after they conceded a last-minute equaliser away to Levante.
However, when the visitors were 2-1 up Ronaldo was substituted off before they let slip the maximum points.
And Real skipper Ramos was raging after the game because of the embarrassing result.
“Cristiano is f****d off like everyone because we all want to help as much as possible and when we can not it’s tough,” Ramos said.
CHICAGO (CBS) — A man from Waukegan is accused of selling homemade fireworks.
Janko Armanov was taken into custody after detectives received a tip that someone was selling illegal explosive devices online.
Undercover detectives set up a purchase with Armanov where he sold them 100 half sticks of fireworks.
Armanov will be in court on Thursday.
Ron Jaworski Eagles Are Super Bowl Team ... Even Without Wentz
Ron Jaworski Says Eagles Are Super Bowl Team Without Carson Wentz
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Don't stick a fork in the Eagles just yet ... Philadelphia still has a REAL shot to make the Super Bowl, even without Carson Wentz ... so says Ron Jaworski.
The Philly legend is still incredibly optimistic -- telling TMZ Sports the Eagles will certainly miss Wentz, but the surrounding cast is so solid, they'll continue to dominate well into the playoffs.
In fact, Jaws even delivered a pep talk to depressed Eagles fans -- "Get off the cliff! Everything is okay! This is still a good football team!"
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Two-time defending champion will face French football giants Paris Saint-Germain in the of the Champions League, UEFA announced here on Monday.
In another exciting contest, English Premier League (EPL) defending champions Chelsea will clash with Spanish giants F.C. Barcelona.
Juventus, who finished runners-up in the in the previous season, will take on English football club Tottenham Hotspur.
The other fixtures include Bayern Munich against Besiktas J.K., Shakhtar Donetsk will face A.S Roma, Sevilla will host Manchester United, Porto will take on Liverpool and Basel versus Manchester City.
The first legs of these ties will take place on February 13, 14, 20 and 21 with the second legs scheduled for March 6, 7, 13 and 14.
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Jordanian-Palestinian writer Ibrahim Nasrallah has won the International Prize for Arabic Fiction with a novel about humanity's capacity for savagery.
"The Second War of the Dog" was named winner at a ceremony Tuesday in the Emirates capital, Abu Dhabi.
Set in a dystopian future society, the book centers on an opponent of the regime who descends into brutal nihilism. The author has called it "a warning of what we could become in the future."
Ibrahim Al Saafin, who chaired the judging panel, said the book used "humor and insight" to expose society's tendency toward brutality.
Nasrallah's book was chosen from among 124 entries from 14 countries for the award, which is affiliated with Britain's prestigious Man Booker Prize.
He wins $50,000 and funding for an English translation of his novel.
Soroka threw his first career shutout Monday for Triple-A Gwinnett, striking out four while allowing three hits and three walks over seven frames at Rochester.
Soroka's minor-league career has been littered with notable achievements, with him typically serving as one of the youngest and best pitchers in his league, but this performance was a first for the 20-year-old righty. He now sports a 1.99 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and 24:5 K:BB in 22.2 innings and leads all International League pitchers with a 69 percent groundball rate. While he is not on the 40-man roster, Soroka appears to be close to ready for a promotion to the big-league rotation, perhaps as soon as an opening lines up with his pitching schedule.
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The Birds of Holy Island, by Ian Kerr, replaces the long out-of-print Lindisfarne’s Birds’, published in 1992, and the 2007 edition of The Birds of Holy Island.
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ASTANA (Sputnik)Bilateral meetings got underway on Wednesday among participants of Astana talks with a focus on reinforcing the ceasefire in Syria, a source close to the negotiations told Sputnik.
"Participants also intend to agree a regulation on the joint task force and other documents dealing with the regions that joined the ceasefire, and zones of violations of the cessation of hostilities," the source said of the closed-door meeting's agenda.
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An RAF Mildenhall USAF squadron has marked the centenary of its founding members’ tragic first patrol in World War One.
A century on, airmen of the 95th Reconnaissance Squadron were joined beside an RC-135 electronic surveillance jet by two other squadrons at RAF Mildenhall for a service of remembrance for the commander of the 95th Aero Squadron, who became the first US airman killed in action soon after arriving in France.
Capt James Miller was shot down on March 9 1918 after he and two comrades borrowed SPAD VIIs from the French to fly their first patrol while waiting for machineguns for their own Nieuport 28 planes.
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This week, we're driving the 2017 Acura ILX, a compact sport sedan that offers consumers an avenue to Honda top-line opulence. Acura competes against the likes of Audi, Cadillac, Infiniti, Lincoln, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz and BMW, to name the majors.
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Canadian-born Jennifer Ildiko Szalai, a New York Times Book Review editor, has been hired as the paper’s new non-fiction critic. A former senior editor at Harper’s, Szalai is a graduate of the University of Toronto, where she studied political science and peace and conflict studies. She went on to receive her master’s degree in international relations from the London School of Economics. Her other bylines include The Economist, The New Yorker (online), and the London Review of Books.
Canceled and delayed flights are rising on the nation's leading airlines, and so are consumer complaints.
That's according to new figures released Wednesday by the U.S. Department of Transportation.
The rate of canceled flights nearly doubled to 1.6 percent in April compared to the same month in 2016. Delta Air Lines accounted for nearly half the cancellations - it was crippled for days by a one-day storm in Atlanta.
About 78.5 percent of flights arrived within 14 minutes of schedule, down from the 84.5 percent on-time rate in April 2016.
Complaints rose 70 percent, although only a tiny fraction of the millions of travelers lodged a protest.
April was also the month in which a passenger was dragged from a full United Express flight to make room for crew members.
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CHICAGO (AP)  The sole suspect in a 2015 theft of guns off a Chicago train who chose to go to trial has changed his mind and pleaded guilty just as jury selection was to start.
A federal judge was to begin the trial Monday but accepted Dandre Moody's guilty pleas instead, sending would-be jurors home.
Moody and seven others were arrested for stealing some 100 new guns from a Norfolk Southern yard. Several accomplices were scheduled to testify against Moody.
Judge John Tharp told Moody he'd be "beyond the point of no return" by pleading guilty and couldn't again change his mind. Moody said he understood and went on to plead guilty to cargo theft and other charges. He'll be sentenced March 27.
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Tharp has said such thefts contributed to "an epidemic" of violence.
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DENVER (AP)  The U.S. Customs and Border Patrol has fined a woman $500 for not declaring she was bringing a free apple into the U.S. that she received on her Delta Air Lines flight from Paris.
Crystal Tadlock tells KDVR-TV in Denver that flight attendants had passed out the apples and she placed it in her carry-on to save for her flight from Minneapolis to Denver. Her bag was randomly searched by Customs.
Tadlock says the agent asked her if her trip to France was expensive and when she said yes he told her it was about to get more expensive after charging her $500.
Delta says it recommends all passengers comply with Customs regulations.
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Customs declaration forms ask passengers if they are bringing any fruits or vegetables into the country.
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Neighbors in the Taylor Berry Neighborhood are frustrated by broken windows, boarded doors and burnt down properties that plague their neighborhood. "It lessens your pride in the neighborhood I think that is something we have lost as well is pride in our neighborhoods," Wells-Gonzalez said.
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Buhari appoints new Deputy DGs for NIA
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointments of Ambassador Apollonius Demenongu Agev and Kio Solomon Benibo Amieyeofori as Deputy Directors-General (DDGs) at the National Intelligence Agency (NIA). This was made known Tuesday night via a statement by Olusegun Adekunle, the Permanent Secretary (General Services) in the office of the Secretary to the Government of the […]
Buhari appoints new Deputy DGs for NIA
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A Queensland man is furious after he returned home to find a $94 ticket on his car – which was parked in his own driveway.
Reese Gerhard, who lives in the Sunshine Coast suburb of Birtinya, was slapped with the hefty fine on Sunday.
He was issued the ticket for 'restricting access to the driveway,' ABC Sunshine Coast reports.
A man returned home to find a ticket on his car – which was parked in his own driveway
A picture shows his car's rear was extending slightly over the boundary of his driveway.
Mr Gerhard says he has called the Sunshine Coast Regional Council numerous times, but was told he must pay the fine or dispute it in court.
'Our whole street got done, if you were parked on the nature strip or exceeding the mailbox, you got hit,' he told the Sunshine Coast Daily.
'It is just wrong. I've parked my car as close to my garage door as possible and it still goes past my letterbox.'
Dear Tom,
You recently referred to the January 25-27, 1978 blizzard as a cyclone. Isn’t that term only used for storms in the Pacific or Asia?
Thanks,
Bob Evans
Dear Bob,
A cyclone is defined any low-pressure system. In popular United States usage, “cyclone” is applied loosely to tornadoes, waterspouts, dust storms, hurricanes and even to any strong wind, so the cyclone reference to the 1978 blizzard is correct. You were probably thinking of tropical cyclones which are assigned regionally-specific names. These storms are called hurricanes in the Atlantic, Caribbean and eastern Pacific and typhoons in the western Pacific Ocean. In the North Indian Ocean including the Bay of Bengal they are called severe cyclonic storms and around Australia they are known as severe tropical cyclones. In the South Indian Ocean east of Africa, they are referred to as tropical cyclones.
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Cliff Tan, East Asian head of global markets research at Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ / MUFG, discusses the recent rout in Asian markets.
The winner of the All Star Game no longer is assured the first home game of the World Series. Rather, the team with the best record gets the home field advantage. Do you like or not like this change to MLB?
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Export of fruits from the country increased by 4.74 percent during first 10 months of current fiscal year as compared to same period of the preceding fiscal year. The fruits export during the period under review rose to $358.23 million from $342.01 million in July-April 2016-17, according to latest data revealed by Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) Wednesday.
On year-on-year basis, the fruits export also witnessed an increase of 16.62 percent as it soared to $18.54 million in April 2018 from $15.89 million in same month of last year. On monthly basis, however the export of fruits declined by 58 percent as $44.7m worth of export was recorded in March 2018.
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo was nicknamed "cry baby" by his childhood team mates due to the temper tantrums he threw when the team lost or if he did not receive the ball,
Ricardo Santos played alongside the four-times world player of the year for amateur team CF Andorinha in Madeira, where Ronaldo's father worked as a kit man.
"Cry-baby, yes, because Ronaldo already loved to win like he loves today and when he lost and when other kids didn't pass the ball to him he used to cry," Santos told Reuters.
Ronaldo's desire to win has propelled him to four domestic league titles and three Champions League trophies during his stellar career with Manchester United and Real.
The 32-year-old, who is the Champions League's all-time record goal scorer, captained the Portugal team who won last year's European Championship in France.
(Reporting by Aditi Prakash in Bengaluru, editing by Ed Osmond)
An elderly woman was taken to hospital Friday afternoon after being hit by a truck in North York.
Toronto police told The North York Mirror the collision took place just before 3 p.m. near Dufferin Street and Lawrence Avenue West.
Toronto paramedics said they transported the woman to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The truck involved remained on scene, police added.
The Vermilion Area Archival Society will meet at 7 p.m., Feb. 12, in the Community Room of the Ritter Public Library, 5680 Liberty Ave.
In cooperation with the Vermilion History Museum and the Ritter Public Library, it will be presenting the first in a series of oral history interviews of some of Vermilion’s long-time residents. This first program features Jane Smith who has lived in Vermilion for 64 years.
She will reminisce about interesting places and people in Vermilion throughout those years. She worked for Erie County Bank, Ginger’s Flowers, Victorian House of Flowers and the Great Lakes Historical Society Museum. For 20 years, she lived over the Riddle Funeral Home.
Moderator for this series is Rich Tarrant, local historian and curator of the Vermilion History Museum.
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BEIRUT (AP) — A Syrian monitoring group and the media arm of al-Qaida-linked militants are reporting intense airstrikes on a rebel-held stronghold in Syria’s northwest.
The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported more than 35 airstrikes on Saraqeb since late Friday, adding that many of its residents are fleeing.
The Ibaa News Agency of the al-Qaida-linked Levant Liberation Committee, said Russian and Syrian warplanes and helicopter gunships have been pounding Saraqeb and Tel Mardeekh village in Idlib province since the early hours of Saturday.
Syrian government forces and their allies pushed into Idlib, an opposition stronghold, inching closer to a key highway that connects Syria’s two largest cities, Damascus and Aleppo.
The U.N. says more than 270,000 have been displaced in Idlib because of the government onslaught since Dec. 15.
Janet Jackson broke her silence for the first time since her father, Joe Jackson, died on June 27.
The iconic performer and mother, 52, took to social media on Tuesday night, posting an old snap of herself as a little girl sitting on Joe’s lap.
Jackson appears to be no older than 4 or 5 years old and wore a striped dress while Joe wore a plaid shirt and an afro.
She only captioned the snap with a purple heart.
Joe was buried July 2 at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, California. It’s the same place where her brother and his son, the late Michael Jackson, is buried.
Janet attended the service with young son Eissa.
Since Joe’s death at age 89, his family has worked to defend his name in the public eye. Social media trolls have brought up his abusive past and his troubled relationship with his children.
Prince Jackson slammed haters and critics, barking, “Keep talking all the s-t you want that he abused my dad. He raised these kids right, otherwise they would have been in gangs or f-king dead.”
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Holley: Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at age 79. Survived by his wife, Yvonne and many relatives and friends.
A Celebration of David’s Life will be held Saturday, April 22, 2017 at 10AM at Spencerport Bible Church, 1948 N. Union Street.
Treasury Says GOP Tax Bill Will Generate $1.8T In Revenue
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Trump administration is now estimating the Republican tax bill will generate about $1.8 trillion in new tax revenue over 10 years by boosting economic growth.
But that’s a lot more than nonpartisan congressional analysts have projected. The Joint Committee on Taxation estimates that growth stimulated by the anticipated tax cuts will generate some $409 billion in additional tax revenue over 10 years.
President Donald Trump and Republican leaders in Congress have promoted the massive tax plan by promising the tax cuts will boost the economy. The $1.5 trillion House and Senate tax bills combine steep tax cuts for corporations with modest reductions for individuals.
The new Treasury Department analysis out Monday says about half the expected increase in economic growth likely will result from tax benefits for corporations.
A 51-year-old Crest Hill man and a teacher at a Christian school in Shorewood has been charged with one count of felony Grooming. Lemuel V. Elechicon was arrested and charged on Friday afternoon by the Shorewood Police Department after allegedly sending inappropriate texts to a 13-year-old girl. Elechicon is teacher at the Trinity Christian School and has been placed on administrative leave by the school and will remain there until the investigation into the situation is finished. Elechicon’s bond was set in Will County Court at $100,000.
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WASHINGTON — President Trump said late Thursday that a meeting with his military leaders was “the calm before the storm,” but what he meant by his ominous comment remained unclear.
When pressed for more details, the president said, “you’ll find out,” a declaration that comes amid more turmoil in his own cabinet and several foreign policy challenges around the world.
Mr. Trump was speaking ahead of a planned dinner with military leaders and their spouses. Just before the dinner, reporters were ushered into the State Dining Room at the White House. The president addressed the reporters and said, “You guys know what this represents?”
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One reporter asked the president to elaborate. He responded, “Maybe it’s the calm before the storm.” It was when he was asked what he meant that he replied, “You’ll find out.”
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HOUSTON — The Houston Police Department has arrested and charged a woman accused of stabbing her boyfriend to death over the weekend.
Virginia Adame, 48, is charged with murder and evidence tampering in the death of Moses Lopez, 44.
Lopez was found dead at a home in the 1500 block of Gentry Street around 11:10 p.m. Investigators arrested the victim’s girlfriend later that night.
Police said Adame was taken into custody without incident.
Investigators are still trying to learn what provoked the victim’s alleged killer.
Unger (foot) participated in the stretching and conditioning portion of Monday's practice, Herbie Teope of NOLA.com reports.
Head coach Sean Payton said the original timetable for Unger's return, which is the Saints' third preseason game, remains intact. Look for the team to gradually ramp up his workload to get to that point.
Will the city-owned Library Lot become the site of a 17-story high-rise development and outdoor plaza, dramatically changing the nature of a downtown block many consider important to the city's future? Or will the city pass on the $10 million deal to sell the property to Chicago-based developer Core Spaces and reserve the lot for some other future use? "I have been, and believe most of my colleagues also have been, taking the implications of the decision extremely seriously," said Council Member Jason Frenzel, whose vote could potentially make or break the deal. "It certainly feels like the most significant decision that I will make in my life."
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POLICE in New York are responding to reports of explosion at bus terminal in Manhattan.
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Broken main fixed in Carbondale
CARBONDALE — A water main on Clidco Drive broke around 5:30 a.m. and affected multiple customers, including businesses in the nearby industrial park, officials said.
Work on a broken 12-inch Carbondale water main was completed at about 5:30 p.m., returning service to the remaining customers, Pennsylvania American Water spokeswoman Susan Turcmanovich said.
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While not quite expected to handle his usual complement of snaps, Hogan does figure to play "a lot" Monday night in Miami, Tom Pelissero of NFL.com reports.
Hogan was a limited practice participant throughout the week, with an array of sources confirming that he's expected to return from a four-game absence to take on the Dolphins. A slight decrease from his usual snap count wouldn't be a big deal, given that he's reached the 90-percent threshold in five of eight games this season. That's especially true in the absence of Rob Gronkowski, who leads the Patriots with 16 red-zone targets but is suspended for Monday's game. Despite missing the past four games, Hogan ranks second on the team in red-zone targets (11) and is actually tied with Gronk for the most looks from inside the 10-yard line (seven). Hogan's status should be confirmed when the Patriots release their inactive list at approximately 7:00 p.m. ET on Monday.
Today on KNEB.tv News: Board members from the Indoor Splash Arena say they will begin looking at their next option for an indoor pool facility after existing deal with Scottsbluff Public School district set to expire by spring of 2019.
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Western States Bank donates big to many local organizations
City of Gering one step closer to hotel project becoming reality
Authorities seek public help for theft from Coca-Cola truck
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Two Sebring suspects have been arrested on warrants after several months of investigation into an alleged sexual assault.
According to an affidavit filed in the Sebring Court on December 8th alleges that William Tryon and Chrystal Clark, both 45, raped a woman.
The complaint alleges that the victim was assaulted in February at the West Texas Avenue home that Clark and Tryon share.
Police say the victim came forward to report the assault in July.
According to that paperwork, law enforcement officials say that the victim was too intoxicated to consent.
The duo is currently each facing one felony charge of rape.
Both Tryon and Clark were arrested on Saturday and remain in the Mahoning County Jail.
They are scheduled to appear in court on December 14th.
JOHANNESBURG, March 20 (Reuters) - Crisis-hit South African retailer Steinhoff said on Tuesday it is considering “all of its options” in order to support its liquidity after a report on Monday that the retailer could sell a stake in its African unit.
The sale of shares in Steinhoff Africa Retail, in which Steinhoff owns a 77 percent stake, would come through an accelerated bookbuild, Bloomberg said, quoting unnamed sources familiar with the matter. (Reporting by Nqobile Dludla Editing by James Macharia)
The Pine Plains girls basketball team celebrated a big win on its Senior Night, and a triumphant return by senior Tia Fumasoli.
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The Future Role of the Coast Guard in the Great Lakes with Commander Dan T. Somma
Syrian opposition activists say an airstrike has killed at least eight people in an eastern town that borders Iraq.
The activists say the airstrike late Monday in Boukamal was most likely carried out by the U.S.-led coalition that has been targeting the Islamic State group in Syria and Iraq.
Airstrikes by the U.S.-led coalition have killed dozens of civilians over the past several weeks as the battle against the extremists intensifies.
The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said Tuesday that the airstrike killed 13 civilians, including women and children, as well as three IS fighters.
Opposition activist Omar Abu Laila, who is from the province where the strike took place and currently lives in Europe, said eight people were killed, including an Iraqi family of four.
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Veteran safety James Ihedigbo announced his retirement from in an instagram post on Monday night after 10 seasons in the NFL.
Ihedigbo played for five teams in his career and won a Super Bowl with the Baltimore Ravens in 2012. He did not play for any team last season as a suspension for performance-enhancing drugs kept him sidelined for the first four games of the season. He was not signed after the suspension had elapsed.
An undrafted free agent out of UMass in 2007, Ihedigbo appeared in 117 career games with 55 starts for the New York Jets, New England Patriots, Ravens, Detroit Lions and Buffalo Bills.
His best season came with the Ravens in 2013 when he was a full-time starter. He recorded 101 tackles with three interceptions, two forced fumbles and 11 passes defended.
The highly anticipated rematch between Gennady “GGG” Golovkin and Canelo Alvarez will be held at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The venue was announced Thursday for the May 5 fight. Tickets will go on sale Tuesday Feb. 27. The fight will be on HBO Pay-per-view.
Golovkin (37-0-1) and Alvarez (49-1-2) fought to a controversial draw in September, setting up the rematch on Cinco de Mayo.
The kickoff to ticket sales will be accompanied by a Los Angeles fan event at Microsoft Square at L.A. Live. Ticket prices will start at $300.
Thank you, Hillary Clinton. Thank you for ­reminding America about the importance of Donald Trump’s victory and of the awful consequences if you had won.
Clinton sent out a taunting tweet of “3-0” after the three-judge panel from the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals unanimously slapped a halt on Trump’s executive order on immigrants and ­refugees. Her support for the ruling isn’t surprising — Clinton said she was for open borders at one point — but the gutter sniping was telling. The activist judges who based their ruling on their liberal politics instead of the Constitution are the same kind she would appoint to the Supreme Court and all other federal courts if she were in the Oval Office.
Thankfully, she won’t get the chance, a fact reinforced by Trump aide Kellyanne Conway. She fired back at Clinton with her version of “3-0,” tweeting “PA, WI, MI,” a reference to three formerly blue states, worth 46 electoral votes, that Trump flipped to his column. Touché!
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The Marcus Bonfanti Band will return to The Flowerpot in Derby for a gig there on Friday, June 16.
One of the most exciting new blues guitarists to emerge on the scene in recent years, Marcus Bonfanti’s 2008 debut album Hard Times set the scene and sent some subtly effective messages about a new British voice demanding to be heard.
Bonfanti is known for his high-energy live shows with his three-piece band that have been receiving rave reviews over the last two years and solidified his reputation as one of the most exciting live performers on the UK scene.
Doors open at 8pm. Admission is £12. Advance tickets are available from The Flowerpot and RAW Promotions, as well as online at www.rawpromo.co.uk
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South Korean prosecutors on Monday charged ousted president Park Geun-hye and Lotte Group chairman Shin Dong-bin with bribery in the latest twist to a corruption scandal that rocked the country for months. The probe by prosecutors has already convulsed the biggest conglomerate, Samsung Group, with its heir apparent Lee Jae-yong under arrest for bribing Park and her friend, Choi Soon-sil.
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Wayne Ford/staff Wilson's Wrecker Service employee Stanley Minish stands on wrecked vehicle while James Wilson manipulates cable to have vehicle towed away from Calls Creek. Wayne Ford/staff The SUV is being towed across Calls Creek.
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In this enhanced episode, gratefulness abounds in central Michigan as the doc's at Pol Veterinary Services solve a cornucopia of complications.
Anniversaries of major historic events offer unique opportunities to reexamine and challenge our long-held beliefs surrounding those momentous occasions. Sometimes our reflections on the past change because our culture changes, altering the lens through which we view history.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio’s Legislature is on summer break after a flurry of activity that included passage of dozens of bills, many sent to the governor, and a few key proposals left in limbo.
Lawmakers allotted about $115 million for new voting equipment and sent $20 million to a program to fight harmful algal blooms on Lake Erie.
But work on a bill imposing interest-rate caps and other restrictions on payday lenders wasn’t completed. Also stalled are bills intended to merge Ohio’s education and workforce training agencies and fix Ohio’s unemployment compensation system.
The House also called off a vote on a “stand your ground” bill that Republican Gov. John Kasich (KAY’-sik) had vowed to veto. It would shift the burden onto prosecutors to prove shooters claiming self-defense didn’t act to defend themselves.
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Leaders of a major Cyprus political party aren't supporting either the incumbent or his left-wing challenger in the runoff of the country's presidential election.
The executive bureau of center-right DIKO said Tuesday that endorsing either President Nicos Anastasiades or independent Stavros Malas would be a reversal of the party's stance on reunification talks with the divided nation's breakaway Turkish Cypriots.
The party's candidate in the election's first round on Sunday advocated a tougher line in the peace talks, saying Anastasiades and Malas would concede too much to the Turkish side.
The bureau says backing either runoff contender would diminish DIKO's credibility and be "disrespectful" to voters who cast ballots for party leader Nicholas Papadopoulos. He received more than one-quarter of the vote.
Pouncey inked a two-year deal with the Chargers on Monday.
Following his release from the Dolphins, Pouncey will look to rejuvenate his career on the west coast. Pouncey is considered to be one the league's most dependable centers and should provide stability for the Chargers at the position.
Hield posted 16 points (7-14 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 0-1 FT), three rebounds, three steals and one blocked shot in 22 minutes during Friday's 119-104 loss to the Warriors.
Hield has been playing well despite being trapped in the second unit. Justin Jackson is blocking his way at the three, and Bogdan Bogdanovic seems to be the new preferred choice at the off-guard spot. As a result, Hield's opportunities remain limited. While he has some value if you are desperate at the guard position in seasonal leagues, expectations should be tempered unless the Kings' starting lineup is changed.
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Pennsylvania’s highest court has ordered a judge to free rapper Meek Mill on bail while he appeals decade-old gun and drug convictions.
The Supreme Court directed a Philadelphia judge who had jailed him to immediately issue an order releasing him on unsecured bail.
Mill was sentenced in November to 2-4 years in prison for violating probation.
Mill issued a statement saying his five months in jail have been “a nightmare” and thanking all his supporters.
A team of lawyers and public relations consultants had waged an all-out battle to get him freed on bail.
Prosecutors say they believe Mill should get a new trial because of questions raised about the credibility of his arresting officer.
CALGARY — The Calgary Stampede will have not one but seven parade marshals this year.
Chiefs of the Treaty 7 First Nations in southern Alberta have been chosen to ride at the head of the parade on July 7.
They include three chiefs from the Blackfoot Confederacy, three from the Stoney Nakoda Nations and the chief of the Tsuut'ina Nation.
Tsuu'tina Chief Lee Crowchild says he's been involved with the Stampede since he was a boy and he's excited to be a marshal.
He says he's honoured that the Stampede approached his First Nation about participating.
Stampede president David Sibbald says the Stampede has had a strong relationship with First Nations since the event began 105 years ago.
Well we did not see this one coming.
When we predicted who might bite the bullet in tonight's midseason finale of The Walking Dead, Carl (Chandler Riggs) wasn't even on our list. And yet here we find ourselves facing a future with no Carl at all, because he's been bitten. And according to executive producer Scott M. Gimple on Talking Dead, "it will play out as bites play out on the show."
Typically, 90% of the time, bites play out on this show by killing whoever is in possession of them. So bye bye Carl...eventually.
Gimple explained that he was treading lightly because Carl's not dead yet.
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BRUCE, Ill. (WAND)- A group called the Prairieland Frontiersmen carry on traditional skills at their 42nd Annual Spring Rendezvous this weekend.
The event includes muzzleloader shooting, blacksmithing and other activities.
Blacksmith Dustin Rhodes of Shobonier, who appears in the History Channel series Forged in Fire was on hand for demonstrations.
“We promote living history and trying to revive dying arts like blacksmithing, bladesmithing,” Rhodes said. “I've been doing this since I was twelve, so forging for 25 years this September. My daughter, she forges copper blades. I have several people in my shop that work with me.”
The rendezvous continues Sunday. Information on its location is here.
After two relatively trouble-free weekends - and we stress the word relatively - it's business as usual for Fernando Alonso at Suzuka as he takes a 25-place engine change following an engine change.
His team discovered a late hydraulic leak which meant changing the engine and breaking the curfew in the process.
Along with as new Internal Combustion Engine, the Spaniard takes on a new Turbocharger, MGU-H, MGU-K, battery and control electronics. In the case of the Turbocharger and MGU-H, his tenth of the season.
The penalty means that the Spaniard will join countryman Carlos Sainz at the back of the grid on Sunday after the Toro Rosso driver incurred a 20 place grid penalty after changing his Renault engine.
Selena Gomez is living life to the fullest back in Southern California.
One day after news surfaced that the singer and actress completed treatment for depression and anxiety, Selena stepped out for a lunch date with friends at Casa Vega in Sherman Oaks, Calif.
Wearing an ivory tank-top underneath denim overalls, the 25-year-old enjoyed Mexican food inside the popular restaurant. She completed her look with a designer handbag.
The casual afternoon out comes as Selena continues to focus on her health and happiness in 2018.
A source recently revealed to E! News that the "Come and Get It" singer recently traveled to New York City for a two-week program.
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The president of the Maldives has fired a national police chief for the second time in three days, as political unrest grows after a court ordered the release and retrial of political prisoners, including an ex-president.
President Yameen Abdul Gayoom's office says he dismissed Ahmed Saudhee on Saturday and appointed Deputy Police Commissioner Abdulla Nawaz to act as interim police chief. No reason was given for the dismissal.
Saudhee was appointed interim police chief Friday, one day after Yameen fired Ahamed Areef for not answering his phone calls.
Thursday night's court ruling ordered the release and retrial of politicians opposed to Gayoom, including ex-President Mohammed Nasheed, saying their guilty verdicts were politically influenced. The ruling has led to protests by opposition supporters urging the government to obey the order.
Trent Dilfer, a former quarterback with the San Francisco 49ers among other NFL teams, is selling his Saratoga, Calif. mansion for $7 million, reports Realtor.com.
The 5,460 square foot Spanish-style property has five bedrooms and five-and-a-half baths. It features four bedroom suites, two levels of grand formal rooms, a bocce court and vineyard, among many other amenities.
Edward Graziani with the Sereno Group is the current listing agent.
Dilfer, who is currently an analyst with ESPN, spent 13 seasons in the NFL playing for such teams as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Seattle Seahawks as well as the 49ers. He won a Super Bowl with the Baltimore Ravens in 2000. A Northern California native, Dilfer attended Aptos High School.
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A small fire started in a Delmar house Monday morning after a person’s smoking materials sparked a trashcan. The fire broke out just before noon in the 9000 block of Executive Club Drive. It took 15 Delmar firefighters about 15 minutes to control, but not before $750 in damages occurred. No one was injured in the fire.
Santa Clara PD requested trains hold out of Santa Clara due to police activity. #NB155 holding at Santa Clara#SB150 holding at Lawrence#NB257 holding at Diridon. #Caltrain — Caltrain (@Caltrain) March 19, 2018
Santa Clara police have authorized Caltrain to resume normal operations after responding to a call of a distraught woman at the overpass of De La Cruz Boulevard, according to a police spokesman.Capt. Wahid Kazem said that the woman has been comforted by county mental health experts and is being taken in for treatment.Police cars were still blocking an on-ramp by De La Cruz Boulevard as of 3:10 p.m., but Kazem said they were in the process of clearing the scene.
“We’re sorry that our service has been disrupted and for any inconvenience this has caused,” an Uber spokesperson said in a statement. “Serving riders, drivers and cities is core to our mission and we are working hard to ensure that drivers are able to get back behind the wheel and riders can get from A to B conveniently, reliably and safely.”
Authorities say an anthropologist will perform an autopsy on a severely decomposed body found inside a parked car in Detroit.
Looks like standoff on the highway overpass downtown is over-police take man peacefully into their custody. No use of force @FOX40 pic.twitter.com/iO6VHYzWC5 — Joe Khalil (@JoeKhalil_Media) January 2, 2017
SACRAMENTO — Police activity has shut down the I Street Bridge and the onramp from I Street to Interstate 5 in downtown Sacramento.
Officers responded to the area early Monday afternoon for reports of a man brandishing a knife near a transit station nearby. When officers arrived, the man was walking on the I-5 onramp. Police say the man threatened to jump at one point.
The man was on the ramp for more than an hour before he was ultimately taken into custody.
Sac Pd says man brandishing a weapon now on foot on highway overpass in downtown Sac. They're talking him down @FOX40 pic.twitter.com/h57PRwrETy — Joe Khalil (@JoeKhalil_Media) January 2, 2017
Stay with FOX40 and FOX40.com for the latest as this story develops.
Given all the changes with the Linux 4.10 kernel, including a fair amount of work on file-systems and block / I/O code, here are some fresh benchmarks of the EXT4, F2FS, Btrfs, and XFS file-systems atop a solid-state drive when comparing the early post-RC1 Linux 4.10 kernel benchmarks to that of the 4.6/4.7/4.8/4.9 stable kernels.
For those curious about file-system performance expectations for Linux 4.10 after reading our feature overview or after seeing our recent 4.6/4.7/4.8/4.9 kernel comparison with EXT4/F2FS/Btrfs/XFS, here are fresh results with the Linux 4.10 Git code as of 28 December. All tests were done on the same Intel Core i7 6800K system with Ubuntu 16.10 x86_64. Each file-system was tested on a Toshiba TR150 SATA 3.0 SSD.
All of these Linux file-system benchmarks were done in a fully-automated and reproducible manner using the open-source Phoronix Test Suite benchmarking software. Each file-system was cleanly formatted for the drive and tested with the default mount options.
"Usually when I have a good skate, I'm not quite sure how it happened," Chan mused recently. "I can't really put my finger on how or what I did to make it successful."
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It may be Valentine’s day around the world but today in Mississauga, it is “Hazel McCallion day.”
Hazel celebrated her 96th birthday with hundreds of people, including the Premier of Ontario.
“I just can’t believe the audience that is here today that would take the time to come and wish me a happy birthday.”
Hurricane Hazel was the Mayor of Mississauga for 36 years. She already has hospital wings, schools and Canada day parades named after her. She says having an entire day named after her is an honour.
Hazel retired in 2014 but she’s kept herself busy.
“Chancellor of Sheridan, advisor to VP of university, life guardian of the hospitals.”
A Hazel McCallion exhibit will open at city hall in April.
April 6 VOXX International Corp -
* VOXX Electronics enters purchase agreement with AAMP of America to acquire Rosen Electronics products
* During next 2 weeks, will be moving all operations from AAMP's Ontario, CA warehouse to co's facilities in Nevada, Virginia, Orlando
* Definitive purchase agreement with AAMP of America to acquire all inventory, intellectual property of Rosen Electronics Products Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
PUBLISHED: February 15, 2017 2:13 pm Matt Wilson's West Brom update - Feb 15th
Matt Wilson offers all the latest West Brom news in his video update.
March 29 Infosonics Corp:
* Infosonics Corp - on March 24, 2017, co entered into eighth amendment to loan and security agreement with Silicon Valley Bank
* Infosonics Corp - amendment modifies original loan and security agreement that was dated as of March 27, 2014, as amended
* Infosonics Corp - primary purpose of amendment to remove co's ability to borrow against accounts receivable and limit borrowing to $2 million sublimit Source text: (bit.ly/2o9NeDE) Further company coverage:
April 5 Real Good Food Plc:
* Has acquired an 84.33 per cent interest in Brighter Foods for total consideration of up to £9 million, on a cash and debt free basis
* Consideration will be satisfied from group's existing debt facilities Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bangalore.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com)
A Durham woman was killed Tuesday afternoon in an interstate crash in Greensboro.It happened shortly after 1 p.m. on Interstate 40 E/85 N, near Mt. Hope Church Road.Tonya McKellar, 44, of Durham was fatally injured when her 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage, which was stopped in the next-to-inside travel lane, was rear-ended by a 2017 Lexus RX 350. The force pushed McKellar's Mirage into another car, a 2015 Volvo XC60.McKellar was rushed to a hospital, where she died as a result of her injuries, Greensboro Police said.Police did not say whether the driver of the Lexus, David Henderson, 73, of Spartanburg, S.C., or the driver of the Volvo, Sandra Ashcraft, 69, of High Point, suffered any injuries.Police said impairment did not contribute to this crash, the first traffic fatality of the year for Greensboro.The crash remains under investigation.Anyone who may have witnessed the crash is asked to contact the Greensboro Police Department at (336) 373-1000.
The markets are now pricing a 91.7% probability of a 25 bps Fed rate hike in December following the nonfarm payroll report from the U.S., according to the CME Group FedWatch Tool.
Although today's data revealed the nonfarm payrolls decreased by 33,000 jobs, the first negative reading since 2010, investors focused on the higher-than-expected growth in wages, which is likely to ramp up inflation expectations. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, average hourly earnings increased 0.5% on a monthly basis in September following a 0.3% rise in August and surpassed the market estimate of 0.1%. On a yearly basis, the data advanced to 2.9% from 2.5%.
The February list of Salina’s Most Wanted is online.
The first weekend of each month a new list of Salina’s Most Wanted is released.
Since the Most Wanted program began back in July of 2000, thanks to tips from the public, 2,677 criminals have been caught, and 384 crime stoppers rewards have been given out.
The most wanted program was founded through the cooperation of the Salina Police Department, the Saline County Sheriff’s Office, the Salina Journal, and Newsradio 1150 KSAL.
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Amid rainy conditions, Caren Hare and Debbie Olds prepare to go on a walk at Ocean Beach on Dec. 31, 2016. Amid rainy conditions, Caren Hare and Debbie Olds prepare to go on a walk at Ocean Beach on Dec. 31, 2016.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Mgame Corp :
* Says it plans to issue 436,127 new shares in private placement, to raise 1.81 billion won in proceeds for operations and investment
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Valtteri Bottas set the pace in final practice ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix despite missing half of the session following a crash that heavily damaged his Mercedes.
The Finn was narrowly faster than team-mate Lewis Hamilton by just 0.014 seconds but made a mistake by running wide at Spoon curve before losing control and heavily damaging the right side of his Mercedes.
Mercedes totally dominated the session, running three tenths of a second faster than nearest rival Sebastian Vettel despite running the harder soft compound tyre at Suzuka.
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Valtteri Bottas crashed into the barrier after making a mistake by running wide of the track
The Finn's brush with the barrier saw his practice session come to an early end at Suzuka
Bottas's crash came courtesy of running wide at Spoon curve halfway through the session
A result of the Mercedes driver running wide saw artificial grass on the corner exit raised
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ST. LOUIS - Stacey Switzer from the APA of Missouri visits KPLR 11 News at Noon with Lexus, a 3-year-old pit bull terrier mix.
She's been at the APA since mid-June and is looking for a forever home.
If you want to adopt Lexus, just visit to the APA on Hanley Road.
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Tanzania’s president sacks head of power firm over tariff hike
Tanzanian President, John Magufuli, sacked the head of the state-run electricity company on Sunday after the firm put up tariffs, a move the president said would stymie his plans to industrialize the country. Tanzania’s energy regulator on Thursday approved a power tariff hike of 8.53 per cent by the Tanzania Electric Supply Company (TANESCO), less…
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NORTH GREENBUSH, N.Y. (NEWS10) – Friday at Van Rensselaer Manor nursing home in North Greenbush, 53 military veterans were honored.
NEWS 10 ABC photo journalist, Chris Boehlke was there to capture all the sights and sounds of this heartwarming event.
The event was sponsored by Geri-Care Pharmaceuticals as part of their “Call for Heroes” campaign.
LANSING (AP) — The director of the Michigan State Police has met privately with black lawmakers more than a week after she shared a Facebook post that called NFL players kneeling during the national anthem “anti-American degenerates.”
Col. Kriste Kibbey Etue emerged from the meeting Thursday and told reporters that she isn’t resigning, despite calls from civil rights activists and many Democrats for her to do so. Republican Gov. Rick Snyder says her job is safe.
Etue says she’s “truly sorry” if she offended anyone and will stay focused on making Michigan “a safer place.”
Etue says “we have some work to do” with minorities. She didn’t elaborate.
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Etue shared a meme on her personal Facebook page that called NFL players who kneel during the national anthem “millionaire ingrates who hate America.”
Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop speaks to the media during a press conference in London, 17 April 2018. EPA-EFE/FILE/Lukas Coch
US Pacific Commander Admiral Harry Harris attends a last post ceremony at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra, 7 March 2018. EPA-EFE/FILE/Lukas Coch
General Jeong Kyeong-doo (R), chairman of South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS), meets with US Pacific Command chief Adm. Harry Harris (L) at his office in Seoul, South Korea, 22 August 2017. EPA-EFE/FILE/YONHAP SOUTH KOREA OUT
The Australian Government confirmed Wednesday that Admiral Harry Harris, who was previously appointed as the new United States ambassador to Australia, has been reassigned to South Korea.
Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop told media that the decision to send Harris to South Korea was notified by acting US Secretary of State John Sullivan on Tuesday.
Family, friends and community members came together Monday evening to remember a young man fatally shot in Halifax a year ago. Global’s Natasha Pace reports.
TOKYO, April 12 Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso said on Wednesday that a lack of clarity on why auditors did not sign off on Toshiba Corp's earnings is problematic for shareholders and financial markets.
Aso, who is also head of the country's financial regulator, said this uncertainty could cause confusion for stock and bond markets.
Aso also said he did not want investors to lose faith in Japan's financial markets simply based on Toshiba's problems.
Toshiba filed twice-delayed business results on Tuesday without an endorsement from its auditor and warned its very survival was in doubt, deepening a prolonged crisis at the industrial conglomerate. (Reporting by Stanley White; Editing by Chang-Ran Kim)
However, Emmerdale viewers finally learned the truth recently as Beth (Annabelle Kaye) was revealed as the culprit.
The blonde kidnapped Amelia Spencer (Daisy Campbell) as revenge against her biological dad Daz Spencer (Mark Jordon), who accidentally killed her dad while in the army.
However, ITV viewers were shocked last week when Amelia framed Daz as her kidnapper.
But tonight's show finally showed Beth being brought to justice.
Beyonce is pregnant with twins, but some seem to think her absence from the spotlight is because she's already given birth.
Chief Minister Fabian yesterday invited the organisers of the Cancer Research 24 hour Relay for Life event, held two weeks ago at the Victoria Stadium, to No6 Convent Place. Organiser Nicky Vinales revealed that so far Relay for Life had raised over £73,000 which well exceeds the committee’s original target of £50,000. With the Gibraltar Branch of Cancer Research UK celebrating its 50th anniversary this year the event broke all records in both number of survivors, participants and monies raised. The Chronicle understands the figure will continue to grow as donations are still coming in. Meanwhile the Chief Minister thanked them for such a hugely successful fund-raising event.
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CANTON, Ohio (WHBC) – Canton City Council agreed Monday night to spend $350,000, the initial cost to tear down a crumbling building on 3rd Street NE.
They will take $230,000 in CDBG grant money and $120,000 from vacant property foreclosure funds to reimburse the demo company.
The city plans to take legal action to try and recoup that money from the owner of the building.
A large quantity of bricks fell off the building late last month.
The street remains closed in front of the demolition site.
A WOMAN from Woodcote has presented £129,267 to the Thames Valley Air Ambulance that she helped raise by climbing Mount Kilimanjaro.
Hayley Pearson, of Wayside Green, was one of 26 people who took part in the climb in Tanzania in April, together with her cousin Amy Pearson, from Didcot.
The pair, who raised more than £15,000 of the total, attended a presentation ceremony at RAF Benson where they were shown the helicopter and met the paramedics.
Miss Pearson said: “It was an incredible day and really lovely to see for myself what the money will go towards.”
The two women now plan to raise more money for the charity by taking part in the Three Counties Trek, a 26-mile walk from Hambleden to Windsor, in June.
Miss Pearson and her family, who run the Chiltern Park Aerodrome near Woodcote, have been supporting the charity for several years.
Rep. Martha McSally (R-AZ) and Rep. Jim Himes (D-CT) join MTP Daily to discuss the coarsening political discourse across the country in light of the shooting in Virginia.
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Around the state, skiers and riders called in sick, found their powder cords and got ready for what was forecast to be an epic powder day today. And it was… in some places. But the storm swung south, leaving half of Vermont with more than 2 feet of snow and as much as 27 inches and the other half, wringing hands. Here’s what some of the state’s larger resorts are reporting, north to south, in the last 24 hours, as of 7:00 am. But it’s still snowing and there’s another projected 5 to 8 inches coming.
Burke: 5 inches
Jay Peak: 5 inches
Bolton Valley: 5 inches
Smuggler’s Notch: 3 inches
Stowe: 4 inches
Sugarbush: 8 inches
Mad River Glen: 6-8 inches
Killington & Pico: 9 inches
Okemo: 12 to 16 inches
Magic: 25-27 inches
Bromley: 20 inches
Stratton: 22 inches
Mount Snow: 27 inches
Some resorts are not yet reporting.
Photo: Mount Snow
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A man’s been ordered to pay £425 after dumping over 40 bags of rubbish yards from his Loftus home .
Council staff revealed Michael Tooth to be the mystery dumper after finding his letter among the junk.
When confronted on his Co-Operative Terrace doorstep, he said the bags had been there for months - because nobody had emptied his bins.
“He said his mate told him he could (leave them) as long as they were tied up,” said solicitor Andrew White.
He prosecuted Tooth on behalf of Redcar and Cleveland Council .
However court could have been avoided had Tooth paid a £60 on-the-spot fine he had initially accepted.
But the fine wasn’t paid, and in Tooth’s absence, the 28-year-old was hit with a £425 bill at Teesside Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday.
He has 28 days to pay the bill, which includes a £220 fine, a £30 charge and the council’s £175 costs.
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) - Texas A&M University has criticized the views of a white nationalist who is planning a "white lives matter" rally on campus next month.
A&M spokeswoman Amy Smith told The Battalion student newspaper that Preston Wiginton's rhetoric is "counter to the core values of Texas A&M."
Smith said in an earlier statement to The Dallas Morning News that the university didn't invite any white nationalists, but that it can't stop them from coming. She says anyone can reserve space on the public university's campus.
Wiginton says he's invited prominent white nationalist Richard Spencer to address the rally. It's not clear if Spencer will attend.
Wiginton, a former A&M student, says he was inspired by the weekend's "Unite the Right" rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, at which a vehicle plowed into a group of counterprotesters, killing at least one and injuring 19.
YRF's Hrithik Roshan, Tiger Shroff, Vaani Kapoor starrer gets October 2019 release date
Mumbai: Filmmaker Siddharth Anand's yet untitled project, which will bring actors Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff together onscreen for the first time, will go on the floors in August, and will release on 2 October, 2019.
The new project will be under the Yash Raj Films (YRF) banner. It will also feature Vaani Kapoor. The film is set to go on the floors this August. The shooting will wrap up by the end of February 2019 and the film will open on Gandhi Jayanti. The release date was announced via a statement by the production house.
Hrithik plays Tiger's guru in the film which the makers claim will be a 'slick face-off thriller that is expected to be a visual spectacle'.
Tiger and Anand are also working on the Indian remake of Hollywood film franchise Rambo, which featured Sylvester Stallone.
Published Date: Feb 03, 2018 14:39 PM | Updated Date: Feb 03, 2018 14:39 PM
Virtual reality specialist Piotr Loj recently edited 360 VR videos for his paralyzed friend in Chorzów, Poland.
Piotr realized there was an absence of virtual reality experiences from a horizontal point-of-view, hence he modified and rearranged VR video content to be experienced whilst lying down. His friend, lying in a hospital bed, was impressed, and said, “When I wear them I really have a sensation like I am actually there. I really do!” Credit: Piotr Loj via Storyful
MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo made a driving layup with 1.9 seconds remaining after Jabari Parker scored 12 points in his first game in nearly a year, lifting the Milwaukee Bucks over the Knicks, 92-90, on Friday night.
Antetokounmpo, who sprained his left ankle late in Thursday night’s loss to Minnesota, showed no ill effects and led all scorers with 29 points.
Parker had not played since tearing his left anterior cruciate ligament on Feb. 8, 2017, in a game against Miami. He made 4 of 7 shots during nearly 15 minutes in an appearance as a reserve.
Enes Kanter had 17 points and 18 rebounds to lead the Knicks, who were coming off a 103-73 loss to Boston on Wednesday night. Kristaps Porzingis also had 17 points.
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Entering the fourth quarter with the score tied at 74-74, the Bucks and Knicks continued a seesaw battle, with neither team able to pull away. A layup by Antetokounmpo tied the score at 90-90 with about two minutes remaining.
Man pleads to 3rd-degree murder in 2016 Pittsburgh slaying
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A man has pleaded guilty to third-degree murder in a 2016 Pittsburgh shooting that killed a man and injured a woman.
Thirty-six-year-old Abdul Rasheed of Rochester, New York also pleaded guilty Tuesday to aggravated assault as well as drug and weapons counts. Allegheny County prosecutors withdrew attempted homicide and other counts in exchange for the plea.
Police said the two victims were walking in the Marshall Shadeland neighborhood in October 2016 when a man approached, words were exchanged and he opened fire. Twenty-eight-year-old Thomas Watt was killed and the 29-year-old woman was hit in the leg.
Prosecutors said there was no agreement on sentencing, which is scheduled for June 18.
Cold is a shock to the system. If you are out there in the cold, this can cause your arteries to narrow which makes it harder for your blood to flow to your heart.
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Jared Coreau was more familiar with playing in empty pro rinks around the East Coast Hockey League and American Hockey League until last month where a smelling salt in his mask was required to keep himself engaged in games. Coreau made 23 saves for the Detroit Red Wings in a 5-4 overtime loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Sunday in the Centennial Classic.
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The 52nd annual Greek Fest will be filled with mouthwatering food like the famous flaming cheese, baklava and other traditional fare—along with music, dancing and carnival rides. Admission is free for this family festival hosted by Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church.
NCAA Basketball Bribe Case Calls Amateurism Into Question
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 2:28 PM EDT) -- College basketball is reeling from criminal corruption charges over schemes involving sports agents and shoe company executives that flout National Collegiate Athletic Association amateurism rules, but some experts say the case raises questions over the efficacy of the amateur system as college basketball has become a billion-dollar business.
Prosecutors in New York unveiled three criminal indictments late last month exposing what they described as the “dark underbelly of college basketball.” The indictments allege two separate yet related schemes in which assistant college coaches were bribed to steer...
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The School of Life explains via animation, the importance in becoming a good listener. While lending a compassionate ear to another might help with their issues, it can also offer valuable insight into one’s own life.
The Good Listener knows that one of the best ways to understand an issue in one’s own life is to hear it discussed through the life of someone else – and furthermore, they have the editing skills to make sure they can find themselves in the words of others.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Frasers Centrepoint Limited:
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A 46-year-old Brampton man was killed and two other drivers injured during a Wednesday rush hour collision that shut down a Mississauga roadway.
The crash happened around 5:15 p.m. at the intersection of Dorcas Street and Goreway Drive.
A driver had a medical incident and floored the gas pedal, striking the other vehicles, investigators say.
One vehicle caught fire as a result, and the passenger became trapped inside.
The man was rushed to hospital where he later died due to his injuries, said Peel Regional Police Const. Bancroft Wright.
The other two drivers suffered minor injuries, he added. There is no word on their genders or ages.
The major collisions bureau has taken over the investigation, closing all lanes of Goreway Drive between Etude Drive and Derry Road.
The roadway is expected to be closed for several hours.
NEW YORK — The Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund has pledged $10 million to fund arts programs focused on mental health issues in New York City.
The New York Times reports that the goals include improving the lives of those with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. They also aim to fight the stigma around mental illnesses and help people overcome trauma.
Tisch says the initiative will likely grow, especially after her foundation is bolstered by the proceeds of a Christie’s auction of her parents’ $80 million art collection next month.
Her father was Preston Robert Tisch, the investor who bought half of the New York Giants in 1991. Her mother was the philanthropist Joan Tisch.
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The Winnipeg Police Service is searching for a missing 35-year-old man last seen at the end of May.
Michael Desaulniers was last seen in the area of Sherburn Street and Wellington Avenue.
He is described as six foot three with a medium build.
Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to contact the WPS missing persons unit at 204-986-6250 or Crimestoppers.
With the launch of the BAW Pilot mini bus in Nigeria by BAW Nigeria, less than two months away, a delegation from the apex regulatory agency in Nigeria’s auto industry, the National Automotive Design and Development Council, NADDC has visited the plant of the technical partners in South Africa. Led by the Director-General, Jelani Aliyu, […]
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RICHMOND, Va. — DowDuPont Inc. says it is investing $50 million in its global operations that make Kevlar, a high-strength fiber that’s manufactured at a Virginia plant, among other locations.
The Richmond Times-Dispatch reports the investment will go toward upgrading and modernizing equipment to improve production, quality and automation.
The company didn’t say how much of the $50 million would be invested at the company’s Spruance plant in Chesterfield County. John Richard, a company executive, says the money won’t mean additional hiring at the plant, which employs about 1,800 people.
Kevlar also is manufactured in Ireland and through a joint venture in Japan.
It is used in bullet-resistant vests and other protective apparel such as gloves and boots. Richard says the investment is the result of “strong demand” in global markets.
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Madison Garden Club’s memorial tree program is once again underway.
The program is a part of the Tomorrow’s Trees Today committee, and is a way for participants to celebrate the memory and life of a loved one or a beloved pet. The club members will plant trees that can be purchased through the program.
This year’s tree supplier is Gilson’s Nursery located in Perry.
The club will offer services in supervising purchases of an 8-foot tree, delivery to the site and planting/mulching. The memorial tree can be planted at select community sites or a private location of their choice.
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Applications are available at many Madison businesses and community gathering places.
For more information, contact Madison Garden Club President Dottie Ashton, at 440-428-6743.
Gigamon (NYSE:GIMO) is 5.9% lower premarket after a report that a takeout bid from an affiliate of Elliott Management has stalled out over price issues.
The bid from Evergreen (Elliott's private-equity arm) has "ground to a halt," Reuters says, as the $1.6B Gigamon rejected an offer that came in below the company's share price.
Negotiations could pick back up with Elliott or Gigamon could get an offer from another party, the report says.
Elliott disclosed a 15.3% stake in Gigamon in May, making it one of the company's biggest shareholders.
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Justice Department won't retry Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez and co-defendant after judge acquitted them on some counts.
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In Utah’s Summit County, the agricultural industry is steeped in history and familial ties, with the east end of the county still maintaining a predominantly agricultural-based community.
But, everything from market forces to population growth and development are threatening the rural atmosphere and making it more difficult to sustain a living the way previous generations did. Many ranchers also cite a lack of understanding from those on the West Side and a “Park City influence” as endangering their way of life.
John Blazzard, a Kamas cattle farmer, said Summit County’s growth could eventually be detrimental to those who continue to work the land. He’s already seen it take a toll on the Kamas Valley, as the amount of land farms and ranches operate on has significantly decreased over the years.
The Park Record explores the history of the industry in Summit County and the challenges that farmers and ranchers face today amid a changing society.
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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Election districts for Superior Court judges in North Carolina’s largest county would be retooled in response to a decade-old legal ruling in legislation that cleared one General Assembly chamber.
The Senate agreed in a party-line vote Wednesday to create eight Superior Court districts in Mecklenburg County, up from the current three. People in each district would vote for one judge. District Court judgeships would fall into those same eight districts. Currently all 21 District Court judges are elected countywide. Voters would chose two or three of those judges.
Republicans says they’re worried current Mecklenburg Superior Court districts are unconstitutional because they are so unequal in population. The state Supreme Court struck down Wake County districts for that reason in 2009.
The measure next goes to the House for consideration.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — A new app is creating love through hate – it’s called Hater.
Users answer questions about things they hate and are then shown people in their area with similar dislikes.
FOX21 hit the streets to find out what people are loving and hating.
University of Kansas bans tobacco, vape use on campus
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — University of Kansas students and faculty can no longer use tobacco or vaping products on campus under a new policy pushed by health-conscious students.
The Kansas City Star reports that the university banned smoking, vaping or using any other tobacco products on school grounds as of July 1. State law already bans smoking inside and immediately outside campus buildings.
The new school policy comes more than five years after a student survey found that 64 percent favored stricter tobacco policies. Faculty who responded at the time to an Office of Institutional Research and Planning survey agreed.
The new rules affect all University of Kansas campuses. The university offers help to students fighting a nicotine or tobacco addiction through free programs at the student health center.
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LONDON, April 24 (Reuters) - Britain’s business minister said there were no national security grounds to intervene in turnaround specialist Melrose’s takeover of UK engineering company GKN, giving the deal the green light from government.
“On the basis of the commitments given relating to national security, the ministry of defence concluded that statutory intervention is not required,” Business Minister Greg Clark said in a statement to parliament on Tuesday.
“My judgement is that there are not reasonable and proportionate grounds to make a statutory intervention on the grounds of national security.”
Melrose narrowly clinched an 8 billion-pound ($11 billion) takeover of British engineer GKN in March, winning an acrimonious three-month battle for control of the FTSE 100 company.
Angela Reakes can remember when only four people would front up at the ACT Meteors' early morning conditioning sessions.
But Reakes says those days are long gone and hopes the state of the art training facility in Phillip will be the driving force behind the Meteors' bid to win a maiden Women's National Cricket League title.
Angela Reakes has been named Meteors vice-captain. Photo: Jamila Toderas
Newly-installed Meteors vice-captain Reakes will deputise for returning skipper Erin Osborne to guide a new-look Meteors outfit boasting a $6.2 million feather in their cap.
Cricket ACT's high performance centre has allowed more players to move to Canberra and keeps the group closer together for the whole year in a move Reakes hopes will be a turning point in the Meteors' fortunes.
"When Erin and I moved down here there was maybe four people that were turning up to our 6am conditioning sessions," Reakes said.
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WA Labor has announced Tania Lawrence as its second candidate in as many weeks to stand in the Darling Range byelection.
Premier Mark McGowan announces Tania Lawrence as Darling Range's new Labor candidate. Photo: Nathan Hondros.
Tania Lawrence lives in the Darling Range electorate, on a property in Mundaring.
She is currently a senior manager at Woodside and has also served in the public sector, including in emergency response management and counter-terrorism.
“Tania’s record speaks for itself, she will be a strong voice in my government," Premier Mark McGowan said.
“As a local resident, with a wealth of experience in the public and private sectors, Tania will be an effective local member of parliament for this community."
MOSCOW — Russia is hosting the head of Libya's eastern military forces, part of efforts to boost its influence in the chaotic country.
Welcoming Field Marshal Khalifa Hifter Monday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Russia supports U.N.-led efforts aimed at political settlement in Libya.
Hifter, the commander of Libya's self-styled national army allied with its eastern-based parliament, is a rival to the internationally recognized government in Tripoli led by Faez Sarraj.
Russia has maintained contacts with both Libyan leaders in a bid to expand its clout by talking to both sides.
Multimedia Specialist Anthony Zilis rode along with the Unit 4 School Board as they went to Champaign Central's graduation at Krannert Center to Centennial's graduation at State Farm Center.
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FREDERIKSTED, Virgin Islands — Vice-President Mike Pence is in the U.S. Virgin Islands to get an update on the recovery efforts after the islands were socked by Hurricane Maria.
Pence is getting a briefing on the rebuilding efforts in St. Croix and meeting with people affected by the storm. He's the first top member of the Trump administration to visit the U.S. Virgin Islands.
The vice-president was aiming to reassure people in the U.S. territories that the Trump administration will help the islands recover from the massive storm.
Upgrading its FTTH and HFC networks in Northern Georgia will enable Windstream to overcome criticism from lawmakers that claimed Windstream was not making necessary upgrades to support the state's rural communities. Windstream has rolled out 1 Gbps FTTH service across a large portion of North Georgia, furthering its effort to prove to lawmakers that the service provider is making investments to offer residents and businesses higher speeds that were not previously available.
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Mike Mayo, Wells Fargo senior bank analyst, discusses J.P. Morgan's deal for Bear Stearns back in 2008 and what he sees for merger activity in today's financial sector.
Two new yards, The Shipyard and Rail Yard, are proposed to bookend Green Bay's On Broadway business district on the city's near west side. The project includes a stadium for Bullfrogs baseball, minor league soccer, outdoor concerts and high school athletics.
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There are several SCPD vehicles at the Kum & Go at 14th and Douglas Streets.
Sioux City police officers said they were approached by a man suffering an alleged stab wound to the abdomen outside Kum & Go at 14th and Douglas Monday afternoon.
The victim said he was stabbed by a woman in a car parked outside the Kum & Go. The victim exited the car and flagged down police.
Police said they found the female suspect hiding under a vehicle on Douglas Street 10 minutes later. She's now in police custody.
The victim was taken to Mercy Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries.
KTIV's Tiffany Lane is on scene and will have updates.
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Sheriff’s officials in Union County say a Creston man reported Saturday, that sometime between last Thursday evening and this past Saturday, someone entered his property and took several items. Among the items missing was a grandfather clock, a blue Yamaha 50cc mini bike, various pieces of stereo equipment including amps, subs, and a CD player, a variety of tools, including hammer, jack, jack stands and wrenches, and a blue 350cc dune buggy. Also damaged were doors and windows to the property. The loss was estimated value $6,150.
(WSVN) - Stand-up comedian Ralphie May died Friday at the age of 45, TMZ reports.
According to the site, May had been battling pneumonia for several weeks prior to his death. He reportedly died of cardiac arrest.
“We are heartbroken to announce the untimely death of our friend, Ralphie May. Ralphie had been battling pneumonia and had cancelled a handful of dates over the last month in an effort to recover,” May’s publicist Stacey Pokluda said in a statement.
May became a household name in the comedy world after he was the runner-up on “Last Comic Standing” in 2003. Since then, he’s had several TV comedy specials on Comedy Central as well as Netflix.
Thank you, Ralphie May. You were a world-class comedian. pic.twitter.com/TGWpRcyQGH — Comedy Central (@ComedyCentral) October 6, 2017
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LEADWOOD, Mo. (AP) - The attorney for a man accused of killing his stepfather, a purported Ku Klux Klan leader in Missouri, says his client is innocent.
Prosecutors in Missouri's St. Francois County filed first-degree murder and other charges on Monday against 44-year-old Malissa Ann Ancona and her son, 24-year-old Paul Edward Jinkerson Jr.
They're accused in the fatal shooting of 51-year-old Frank Ancona, who called himself an imperial wizard with the Traditionalist American Knights of the Ku Klux Klan.
A probable cause statement accuses Jinkerson of fatally shooting Frank Ancona while his stepfather slept on Thursday. Authorities say the body was taken in Jinkerson's vehicle to an area about 20 miles away along the Big River, where it was found Saturday by people fishing.
Jinkerson's attorney, Eric Barnhart, says he doesn't believe Jinkerson was involved in the killing. He declined further comment.
It wasn't immediately clear if Malissa Ancona has an attorney.
Charles Barkley speaks in support of U.S. Senate candidate Doug Jones at his rally in Birmingham, Ala. on Monday night December 11, 2017. (Mickey Welsh / Montgomery Advertiser) Mickey Welsh / Advertiser
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The hotel outsources its restaurants, however those staying on a b&b basis can tuck into a basic breakfast buffet in the food court on the ground floor of the hotel. Up on the hotel’s rooftop is Botanik, a beautifully styled brasserie with a concise modern menu of curated dishes such as rare beef salad, mahi-mahi fillet, 12-hour shoulder of lamb and a moreish buffalo curd parfait with a cashew nut salted caramel.
Its semi-open air bar is the best place in the city for pre- and post-dinner drinks. Quite apart from the superb views of the city’s shiny twin towers rearing above the terracotta-roofed aged Dutch Hospital, the cocktails are superb and there’s a flavoured gin menu, plus a lively vibe. If you don’t fancy eating out, the room service menu offers a basic choice from the casual ground-floor canteen-style dining outlets.
On her way to Bengaluru jail, All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) General Secretary VK Sasikala visited Jayalalithaa's memorial on Wednesday and turned emotional while paying homage to the latter.
“Sasikala turns emotional at Jayalalithaa's memorial,” media reports stated, adding, “She will travel by road from Chennai to Bengaluru”.
Sasikala left Poes Garden residence on Wednesday morning in a car.
Meanwhile, party leaders are hopeful of AIADMK government formation in Tamil Nadu.
“I am hopeful E Palaniswami will be invited by the Governor to form government,” KA Sengottaiyan, a loyalist of Sasikala, said.
“AIADMK members are united” to face any challenge, Sengottaiyan added.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday has denied a plea seeking more time for Sasikala to surrender.
Sasikala, who was elected General Secretary of AIADMK following the death of Jayalalithaa in December 2016, was elected leader of the legislature party on February 5.
(CNN) Democratic congressman Tom Suozzi is facing criticism after comments he made last week were interpreted as a suggestion of violence against President Donald Trump.
After being asked by a constituent about what consequences Trump would face if he broke laws, Suozzi replied that "it's really a matter of putting public pressure on the President and making it public."
"This is where the Second Amendment comes in quite frankly, because you know, what if the President was to ignore the courts? What would you do? What would we do?" Suozzi continued.
A member of the crowd asked what the Second Amendment was, to which Suozzi replied, "The Second Amendment is the right to bear arms. That's why we have it."
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Video from the shooting in Alexandria, Virginia, captured the chaos that ensued when a 66-year-old Bernie Sanders supporter opened fire on a Republican congressional baseball team.
According to law enforcement officials the shooter has been identified as 66-year-old, never-Trumper and Bernie supporter James Hodgkinson.
Hodgkinson allegedly asked Representative Jeff Duncan whether it was Republicans or Democrats on the practice field before opening fire.
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The Great Smoky Mountains and the Gates of the Arctic National Parks are filled with wonders both big and small.
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Gov. Robert Bentley announced Tuesday afternoon, the dates for a special election to fill the seat in the U.S. Senate vacated by the appointment of Jeff Sessions as U.S. Attorney General.
Bentley appointed Alabama Attorney Gen. Luther Strange to the senate seat, and had said he would not hold an election until Nov. 2018, as a cost savings for the state.
“After consultation and lengthy discussions with the Alabama Secretary of State’s Office, a large number of factors were considered in setting the date for this Special Election. Those factors included compliance with federal and state statutes and cases, saving unnecessary expense on a costly separate statewide special election, and setting a time that is expected to increase voter participation,” Bentley said. “For these reasons, the 2018 General Election is the most reasonable time to hold the Special Election to fill the unexpired term of Senator Sessions.”
Captain Michael Barry who read the Proclamation at the Ceremony to mark the 101st Anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising. Photo: Fergal Phillips The families of those who fought and died for Irish freedom stood with thousands of patriotic spectators to mark the 101st anniversary of the Easter Rising.
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A newborn baby girl who was thrown into thorny bushes and left for dead by her parents in India miraculously survived after a passerby heard her cries.
The infant was found naked, bloodied and covered in dirt in the prickly bushes in the Indian city of Una, heartbreaking photos show.
After the baby — with several thorns puncturing her skin — let out wailing cries, a passerby walked over and found her lying on the ground, The Mirror reported.
The Good Samaritan alerted rescuers who rushed the baby to a hospital where doctors said she would have died if she hadn’t been found, according to the news outlet.
Doctors said the child is recovering and is in stable condition.
Police are trying to track down the parents who they believe dumped their daughter intentionally, The Mirror reported.
According to the news outlet, baby girls are considered to be a “curse” and a “financial burden” in poor areas of India.
(DJ SIGHT) Last week, 50 Cent performed in Baltimore alongside the Lox.
50 Cent reached out to shake a fan’s hand during a performance and the fan tried to pull 50 off the stage. That’s when he jumped off the stage and punched the female fan in her chest. 50 quickly tried to redeem himself by inviting the woman on stage where videos show her twerking on stage alongside 50,
Now, she must be trying to come up because the next day she went to the hospital and hired a lawyer’s firm. She’s planning on suing 50 Cent,the Lox, the promoter & the concert venue.
50 Cent’s smart guy though. He invited the young lady on stage so she can be seen on video dancing and giving his apology.
I think it’s total BS on the young lady’s part, what do you think?
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LAHORE: Drizzle and rainfall in the early morning of Tuesday have turned the weather pleasant in Lahore and other cities of Punjab.
According to Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), the rain also occurred in different cities including Kasur, Jhang, Faisalabad, Mian Chunnu, Jhang, and Toba Tek Singh.
Meanwhile, other parts of the country including Kurram Agency and Quetta have also their share of rain.
The light rain and cool breeze in the early morning was a pleasant change from hot weather while Ziarat and surrounding areas in Balochistan received the snowfall and prolonged the winter.
A West wave is affecting the central and western parts of the country and expected to persist in upper parts of the country until Wednesday.
Met office has also predicted rain-thunderstorm with the dusty windstorm in scattered parts of north-east Balochistan, southern Punjab and isolated places in Islamabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), FATA and Kashmir.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Amarin Corporation Plc
* Amarin's reduce-it cardiovascular outcomes study of Vascepa to continue as planned at recommendation of independent data monitoring committee
* Amarin Corporation says ‍independent data monitoring committee recommended that trial continue as planned without modification​
* Says ‍results from completed study are expected in Q2 or Q3 2018​
* Says ‍anticipates that onset of approximately 100 pct of events will likely occur in early 2018​
* Amarin Corp - ‍interim efficacy analysis performed after adjudication of about 80 pct of target 1,612 aggregate primary cardiovascular events occurred within study​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
BEIJING (AP) - Chinese conglomerate HNA Group, which operates Hainan Airlines and other businesses around the world, says its co-chairman has died while on a business trip in France.
HNA Group said Wang Jian, a co-founder of the company, suffered "severe injuries" in a fall and died Tuesday at age 57. It gave no other details.
Launched in 1993 on the southern island of Hainan, HNA grew to become China's fourth-largest airline and expanded into finance, hotels, logistics and other businesses in a multibillion-dollar global acquisition spree.
More recently, HNA has been selling some assets as Chinese regulators tighten lending controls and press companies to rein in debt.
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Republican state Rep. Jeff Howe of Rockville is the first candidate to enter the race for the Minnesota Senate seat being vacated by Michelle Fischbach of Paynesville.
Howe entered a race Tuesday that will determine control of the state Senate. Republicans lost their one-seat majority last week when Fischbach stepped down. As Senate president, she automatically became lieutenant governor after Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton appointed then-Lt. Gov. Tina Smith to the U.S. Senate following Al Franken’s resignation.
The special election for Fischbach’s seat will be the only Minnesota Senate seat on the November ballot.
Her central Minnesota district is heavily Republican, and GOP leaders scoff at the notion that Democrats could win it. No Democrat has entered the race so far.
Howe was first elected to the House in 2012.
WATERBURY – Police say they discovered a .40-caliber pistol in the belongings of two people who were illegally squatting in a home on Central Avenue on Wednesday afternoon. An owner of the property said his partner went there Wednesday afternoon…
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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday unfurled the national flag at the Red Fort to mark India`s 70th Independence Day.
Modi, who reached the 17th century monument to give his customary Independence Day speech, was received by Defence Minister Arun Jaitley, Minister of State for Defence Subhash Bhamre and Defence Secretary Sanjay Mitra.
The PM also received a Guard of Honour from a contingent of the Army, Navy, Air Force and Delhi Police.
The Prime Minister then unfurled the national flag amid a 21 gun salute and addressed the nation touching a host of issues.
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APRIL 14: Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros is congratulated by Carlos Beltran #15 after Altuve scored on a throwing error by third baseman Trevor Plouffe #3 of the Oakland Athletics in the top of the seventh inning at Oakland Alameda Coliseum on April 14, 2017 in Oakland, California. OAKLAND, CA - APRIL 14: Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros is congratulated by Carlos Beltran #15 after Altuve scored on a throwing error by third baseman Trevor Plouffe #3 of the Oakland Athletics in the OAKLAND, CA - APRIL 14: Brian McCann #16 of the Houston Astros slides into second base with a two-run rbi double against the Oakland Athletics in the top of the seventh inning at Oakland Alameda Coliseum on April 14, 2017 in Oakland, California.
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Main Street United Church brought Fergus-based Scott Woods Band to the Mitchell & District Community Centre last Sunday, Dec. 10 for an afternoon of Christmas tunes, humor and topnotch fiddling. Woods, a former Canadian Open Fiddle champion, dazzled the 275 people in attendance with his prolific fiddle playing, including some tricks near the end of the two-hour performance.
From cell phones to voicemail, there's a lot of information to keep up with. Technology helps salespeople make great strides, but it can also disrupt and distract. Gadgets fuel expectations of instantaneous response. They invade personal time. The marvels of technology should help sales professionals stay connected, serve customers better, and produce more. Give yourself a little room. We're in a period of information overload. You'll never know it all. So control what you can. Control your attitude.
Former Rock Island Rail Line to Become State Park ST. LOUIS, MO, , December 26, 2016 - Gov. Jay Nixon joined Ameren recently to announce that a 144-mile stretch of the former Rock Island rail line from Windsor to Beaufort is on track to be transferred to the State of Missouri by the end of 2017 for future development as a hiking and biking trail.
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According to Jakob Christensen, Chief Analyst at Danske Bank, the cross is expected to test the key 1.20 area at some point in 2018.
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“Finally on the majors, we note that the SNB has seemingly ceased to intervene during the latest EUR/CHF uptick as the weekly sight deposit figures revealed yesterday; this suggests SNB is growing more comfortable with CHF levels but we still think the SNB will prefer to see 1.20 (not to be seen until 2018 at the earliest in our view) in the cross before starting to talk about an exit from negative rates”.
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Before the big dance at prom, invite your friends over for some pre-party fun with cotton candy, popcorn and punch.
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Two of the three people found at the bottom of cliffs in Dover on New Year's Day are thought to be a brother and sister.
The pair have not been formally identified, but are in their 60s and from Cheshire.
Their bodies were spotted by rescue teams as they searched for another man, believed to be in his 40s and from Greater Manchester.
None of the deaths are being treated as suspicious, and the deaths of the brother and sister are not being linked to that of the third man.
The bodies of the brother and sister were found less than a mile from the man.
A Dover RNLI spokesman said the conditions were "quite rough" and he described the discovery of three bodies so soon into the new year as "tragic".
Kent Police are appealing to anyone who saw a man and woman in their 60s in dark-coloured wet weather clothing at the top of Langdon Cliffs between Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
Anyone with information should call Kent Police on 101, quoting reference number 01-0980.
President Donald Trump was not telling the truth when he said most terrorists who struck the United States came from abroad, according to a new lawsuit by Benjamin Wittes, a friend of former FBI Director James Comey. Wittes is a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution and the co-founder and editor-in-chief of Lawfare, a national security…
– As we previously reported, Lana posted a video of herself pole dancing on Instagram, but it was later deleted. The story caught TMZ’s attention and they re-posted it on their website.
– WWE recently filed to trademark Samoa Joe’s name on March 9. Wrestling Inc reports that they have abandoned the trademark on March 16.
– WWE posted a new video in which Drew Gulak comments on wrestling his first match at Madison Square Garden.
The Classic Wines Auction’s annual Corks & Forks event is one of the tastiest tickets in town. The party, which takes place June 6 at Castaway Portland, features some of the area’s best restaurants and wineries, and proceeds benefit five local nonprofit partners. Ahead of this year’s Corks & Forks, MORE’s Molly Riehl speaks with one of the wineries and one of the restaurants that will be attending the event.
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Who says you’ve got to splash the cash just to get a thin-and-light laptop? If you’re willing to ditch Windows, a Chromebook can do it all, for less.
It’s not hard to see why Google’s Chrome OS is winning over anyone after a budget bargain: prices start at just over £200 for the most basic models, but even these boot up in less than 10 seconds, are fairly immune to viruses, and are so simple that even your Gran could use one without needing constant tech support.
Pay a little more and you can even get a 2-in-1 model that converts into a tablet.
It’s not like there’s a catch, either. Chrome OS stores all your files in the Cloud, so you don’t need much storage, and doesn’t need a beefy CPU or loads of RAM to run smoothly. A bulging app store means you’ll be able to do just about anything with one, too.
So forget taking out a second mortgage for the Surface Pro 4 or MacBook Pro: if you’re in the market for a Chromebook, this is the only test you need to read.
House (quadriceps) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Michael Cohen of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
House participated fully at practice Thursday and Friday after being limited Wednesday, so at this point, he seems to be trending toward playing. The veteran will likely slot back in at starting cornerback opposite of rookie Kevin King if he's able to play.
Police in Paducah, Kentucky are looking for a woman who reportedly hit a woman and took off.
It happened near the Barbecue on the River Festival on Thursday, Sept. 28, around 5:50 p.m.
The victim told officers that she was walking across 3rd Street when she was hit by a large gray GMC SUV with Illinois registration.
The woman driving said, "You were in my blind spot," before she drove away, according to the victim.
Investigators said the driver is a white woman with blonde hair.
The victim had to go to the hospital.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Paducah Police Department at 270/444-8550 or Crime Stoppers at 443-TELL. Tipsters also may access the online tip form through the City of Paducah website. Information leading to an arrest or indictment may result in a reward of up to $1,000.
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The war between Myanmar’s army and ethnic Kachin rebels is intensifying in the country’s north.
The United Nations says 10,000 civilians have been displaced since January.
The conflict has ground on for generations. But it has largely been forgotten and recently it has been overshadowed in Myanmar by violence against Rohingya Muslims in the west, nearly 700,000 of whom have been driven into exile since August.
This month, rebel officials say the army has stepped up attacks in gold and amber mining regions of Kachin state.
Rebecca Kline, National Chair of the Women's Issues Committee for the National Daughters of the American Revolution , announced that Chief John Ross Chapter member Janie Watts Spataro is second place National Winner, career category, for her essay, "Late Bloomers."
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Come November, we will vote on Draper’s Cal-3 measure. It’s a monumental proposition — destroying a state — and such a notion shouldn’t be decided by a one-time, simple majority vote, not least because we the people might not get the nuances of how destructive it could be. It’s probably unconstitutional, and should it pass (unlikely) and survive legal review (unlikely), it would create hordes of economic, political and cultural losers and very few winners. (The latter would be mostly in the new state of Northern California, where Draper lives, surprise, surprise.)
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Justin Tillman scored 22 points and Sean Mobley added 15 more, but it wasn't enough to stop A-10 leading Rhode Island's now 14 game winning streak as Rhody remained unbeated in conference with an 81-68 win.
E.C. Matthews led URI with 18 and Jared Terrell added 16, while Rhody outrebounded VCU 47-31 and had a 26-6 advantage in second chance points.
Next up for VCU is a road trip across town to Richmond where they will take on the Spiders next Wednesday night.
As for Richmond, they host George Mason Saturday afternoon, and will be looking to stop a 5 game slide against the Patriots.
In the East End, Varina improves to 17-2 overall with a 63-41 win over Highland Springs
MAPLE HEIGHTS, Ohio -- A 28-year-old man was shot and killed late Sunday while driving in Maple Heights, police said.
Melvin Ephraim died in the shooting that happened about 10:20 p.m. near the intersection of Friend and Paine avenues, police said.
Ephraim was driving an Audi SUV when someone opened fire, police said. Several bullets hit Ephraim.
The SUV veered off Paine Avenue, rolled through a few yards and stopped in a driveway in the 16000 block of Friend Avenue, police said.
Witnesses reported hearing gunshots and screaming, police said. Officers found Ephraim in the driver's seat with the bullet wounds. He was taken to Marymount Hospital, where he died, police said.
No arrests have been made in the case.
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The impact of bike share on life in Chicagoland is tremendous. While biking benefits our riders themselves, the benefits extend far beyond just our riders.
We’ve changed the way residents and visitors get around the city, and we’ve reduced both gasoline consumption as well as our carbon footprint.
And, with the generous sponsorship of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, we’ve improved bike infrastructure and resources throughout Chicago. Over 2,000 Chicagoans have signed up for the Divvy for Everyone program resulting in increased access to bike share for all Chicagoans.
Thanks in part to your support of bike share, this year Chicago was named the number one city for biking in the US by Bicycling Magazine.
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Ingram (head) was a full participant in Friday's practice and is being considered probable for Sunday's preseason game against the Kings, Mike Bresnahan of Spectrum SportsNet reports.
Ingram missed Wednesday's game against the Nuggets after bumping heads with a teammate Tuesday. That said, he's avoided a concussion and is recovering well with chances looking good that he'll take the floor Sunday.
In this Dec. 9, 2016 file photo provided by the Office of New York Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, the escalator leading down to the platform to the Second Avenue subway station at 72nd Street in New York is shown. New Yorkers can take their first ride under Manhattan's far Upper East Side at noon on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017.
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ST. LOUIS, MO — "Imo's for Kids Day" has been a tradition for over 20 years. A portion of the sales from each pizza sold Wednesday at all locations will be donated to Variety Kids. The company has donated more than $2 million to kids with special needs.
More information: www.imospizza.com
Citizens need not panic if they see police and fire vehicles at the High School of St. Thomas More on Thursday in north Champaign. Officers from six area police departments and two specialized tactical teams, along with Champaign firefighters, will be training there, beginning at 7:30 a.m. During the training exercises, Olympian Drive from Mattis Avenue to Duncan Road will be closed to all vehicles and pedestrians.
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There are calls for extra Dublin Buses to be deployed for Luas customers who cannot board packed trams.
New longer carriages were being introduced to cope with the extra demand since the Green Line extension opened last December.
However, they have since been withdrawn while problems with their batteries are addressed.
According to The Irish Times, Green TD Catherine Martin has asked the Government to sanction extra Dublin Buses at rush hour for people unable to board trams that are too full.
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Holliday (back) will bat third as the designated hitter in Monday's game against the White Sox, Colleen Kane of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Holliday missed the last two games due to lower back stiffness, but it appears he is over that issue as he is back in the heart of the Yankees' order. He's 8-for-33 with one homer and a 10:8 BB:K through 10 games with the Bronx Bombers so far.
The milestone location occupies 9,185 square feet with 14 fueling stations and seven dedicated high-speed diesel bays. Inside, the c-store offers an award-winning menu, a dining area with room to seat 30 customers and free Wi-Fi.
It employs 50 people and operate 24 hours per day.
The Inwood c-store features a 29-degree cold beer cave with a selection of domestic, premium, craft and import beer brands. The retailer's application for a license to sell wine is expected to be approved at a later date.
York-based Rutter's is a family-owned convenience store chain that operates primarily in central Pennsylvania.
May 2 Canadian oil and gas producer Encana Corp reported a quarterly profit, compared with a year-ago loss, as the rebound in oil and gas prices boosted margins and its production of oil and natural gas liquids rose.
The company posted a net profit was $431 million for the first quarter ended March 31, compared with a loss of $379 million a year ago.
On a per share basis, the company reported an operating profit of 11 cents, compared with a loss of 15 cents a year ago. (Reporting by Swetha Gopinath in Bengaluru; Editing by Savio D'Souza)
WASHINGTON — Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is opening a marathon tour of the United States with a stop in Washington, where he plans to meet Tuesday with President Donald Trump.
The son of King Salman and heir to the throne will also hold separate meetings with a long roster of influential U.S. officials, including the secretaries of defence, treasury and commerce, the CIA chief and congressional leaders from both parties.
During three weeks in the U.S., the 32-year-old crown prince will also meet with businessmen in New York, tech mavens in San Francisco and entertainment bigwigs in Los Angeles.
He’ll travel to Boston to meet with education leaders and to Houston to see energy executives and tour Saudi-linked oil and gas facilities on the Texas Gulf Coast.
MILAN (AP) — Italian police say victims of drive-by shootings in the central city of Macerata are all foreigners.
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Chicago Blackhawks fans can expect to see more of Artemi Panarin for at least a couple more years. It was announced on Thursday morning that the team and the forward had agreed to a contract extension.
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Western music legends Riders in the Sky will perform Thursday, Feb. 22 at Red Bluff’s State Theatre.
Ranger Doug, Too Slim, Woody Paul and Joey the CowPolka King celebrated 40 years of performing music together on Nov. 12.
Riders In The Sky have been keepers of the flame passed on by the Sons of the Pioneers, Gene Autry and Roy Rogers, reviving and revitalizing the genre. And while remaining true to the integrity of Western music, they have themselves become modern-day icons by branding the genre with their own legendary wacky humor and way-out western wit, and all along encouraging buckaroos and buckarettes to live life The Cowboy Way.
Riders In The Sky are exceptional not just in the sense that their music is of superlative standards, but by the fact that their accomplishments are an exception to the rule as well.
Opening the show will be local cowboy poet Dr. Bill Hooton.
The show is scheduled for 7 p.m. Feb. 22 and tickets can be purchased at www.statetheatreredbluff.com.
Two papers published in Irrigation and Drainage may help improve estimates of water requirements for crops, which will save water and minimize losses, allowing more land to be irrigated and subsequently more food to be produced.
The results of one study on an experimental farm near Bologna, Italy indicated that crop irrigation water requirements based on evapotranspiration obtained from modern technologies (Scintillometer and Eddy Covariance) could save at least 50% of irrigation water. Also there would be no need to use what is called the crop coefficient Kc, which for many irrigation practitioners is difficult to obtain.
The other publication showed that a new technology called the Cosmic-ray Soil Moisture Observation System (Cosmos) can be used to determine when and how much water to apply in irrigation.
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Thousands walked the beach route in Pascagoula this morning to raise awareness for heart disease.
Taren Reed spoke to participants who have a big reason for keeping a healthy heart.
The £12m Stoke star has caught the Portuguese’s eye while shining at the World Cup.
Shaqiri impressed for Switzerland at the tournament in Russia.
And with Mourinho watching closely while doing punditry, he is eyeing a move for the now Championship talent.
Liverpool have been strongly linked with a transfer, with the 26-year-old seen as support for Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane.
However, United could yet swoop ahead of their arch-rivals.
The Sun say Mourinho is lining up at £12m bid, which is his buyout clause at Stoke.
Ty Dolla $ign has released another track from his upcoming Beach House 3 album, coming on October 27. “Ex” is a team-up with one of his oldest and most reliable collaborators, YG. Ty has previously released the singles the Jeremih collaboration “Dawsin’s Breek,” “Love You Better”and the reggae-tinged “So Am I” from Beach House 3. Listen to “Ex,” a sunny, disco-adjacent jam, below.
CSULB students that are interested in digital marketing will want to check out the ArrowFlare Website to see how they are taking companies to the next level with online advertising, ppc campaigns and even SEO.
A Pakistani health official says a special five-day anti-polio drive is being launched in the capital of southwestern Baluchistan province after traces of polio virus were found in the sewer system. Syed Faisal Ahmed, the coordinator for Emergency Operation Centre in Quetta, said Monday that some 400,000 children under age five will be immunized against the deadly virus.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. - A couple new billboards went up in Nashville showing support for Mayor Megan Barry following her admission of an extramarital affair.
The signs read "We love our Mayor." One was spotted off Interstate 24 West near Fesslers Lane and another on the Silliman Evans bridge in downtown.
Mayor Megan Barry made the confession of the affair with her head of security, Rob Forrest, to NewsChannel 5's Phil Williams in an exclusive interview Wednesday.
She shared that the affair began around the time she was elected and has ended, but did not specify how or when.
Nashville mayor admits affair with police bodyguard
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If a songwriter can win the Nobel Prize for literature, can CliffsNotes be art? During his official lecture recorded on June 4, laureate Bob Dylan described the influence on him of three literary works from his childhood: The Odyssey, All Quiet on the Western Front, and Moby-Dick. Soon after, writer Ben Greenman noted that in his lecture Dylan seemed to have invented a quote from Moby-Dick.
An attractive green poster showing the Brooklyn Bridge overprinted with the words "We Support Our Neighbors" in English and Arabic will soon be popping up in windows across Brownstone Brooklyn. Elected officials from neighborhoods like Brooklyn Heights, Cobble Hill and Boerum Hill, home to numerous Arabic restaurants and shops, are reporting that constituents have repeatedly expressed deep concerns about "anti-Muslim, anti-immigrant rhetoric" emanating from Washington.
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Nothing wrong with posting negative opinions or stories, as long as they're true.
Posters making (always negative) stories up for their own self gratification is pretty sad though,
as is spending more than 15 years building an online persona that wants Leeds to fail in every way possible and who'll argue the sky is green if anyone from the Leeds club claims it's blue.
BRIDGEWATER - Police are looking for information about a man who followed a woman outside her Cedar Brook Road home.
Township police have posted on Facebook that a woman was going into her home when a maroon van pulled into the driveway. A man got out and followed her on her property.
Police said he did not try to talk or approach her, and after following her, got into his vehicle and left.
He is described as Caucasian, between 50 and 60 years of age, with salt and pepper hair. Police said the incident is under investigation and asked anyone with additional information to contact the department at 908-722-4111 or the TIPS line at 877-660-4636.
Home Kentucky Henderson Henderson Co. Schools Make Adjustments For School Buses Traveling On Spottsville Bridge October 6th, 2017 Britney Taylor Henderson, Kentucky
Henderson County School officials say they have made adjustments for school buses traveling over the Spottsville Bridge. On Thursday, a bridge inspection found failing steel structures. The new restriction affects heavy farm equipment, large commercial vehicles and trucks.
The school system says Type A buses, which are six tons will be able to use the bridge.
Regular bus operations will resume after fall break when students return to school on October 16th.
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The Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo drove to the basket for the game winning layup to beat the Knicks 92–90 on Friday night.
He even added a nice spin move along the way.
The Knicks then took it back and Tim Hardaway Jr. missed a three-pointer with less than a second to play.
Giannis would not be denied! pic.twitter.com/ddEXal6p3V — Sports Illustrated (@SInow) February 3, 2018
This isn't the first time Antetokounmpo has hit a buzzer beater to beat the Knicks. He made one at Madison Square Garden last year.
Antetokounmpo finished Friday's game with 29 points, 11 rebounds and two assists.
CAIRO (AP) — Yemen's official news agency says the Shiite rebels have killed at least 20 people and detained dozens across the country's north since killing their top ally, former President Ali Abdullah Saleh.
The rebels known as Houthis appear to be escalating their crackdown on any possible sign of rebellion among their one-time allies from Saleh's party, the General People's Congress. They are also shutting down the internet and tightening an already existing media blackout.
According to SABA, the official news agency now under control of the internationally-recognized government, the Houthis also blew up 20 houses in the northern province of Hajja and replaced the province's governor who was a onetime Saleh associate.
The agency reported on Monday that the Houthis also arrested 49 people in Mahwet, another northern province in Yemen.
Yes, you’re tired, worn out and exhausted at the end of the day! And the last thing you want to do is spend 15-20 minutes prepping your skin for bed. Here’s a fact that will change your mind. Just like your body, your skin rejuventates itself overnight – leaving it fresh and rested to face the challenges of the day ahead. Cell repair and regeneration occurs, and blood vessels dilate allowing oxygen to flow more freely to the skin. This means you need to make sure that your skin is all prepped to help itself do this optimally! Here are some must-follow steps to keep in mind.
(WHDH) — Even without the calories, artificial sweeteners are proving to be bad for people’s health in a new study.
Research conducted by the Medical College of Wisconsin and Marquette University suggests the sweeteners designed to replace sugar can make people gain weight.
Researchers linked artificial sweeteners to obesity and diabetes after testing it on rats.
The study does not clearly state whether sweeteners are better or worse than sugar, researchers said.
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CARACAS Venezuela's murder rate rose to an average 60 per day last year, up from about 45 per day in 2015, the attorney general's office said on Friday, as a deep economic and political crisis exacerbated violence in the country.
Official data put the murder rate at 70.1 per 100,000 inhabitants last year, one of the highest in the world and up from 58 in 2015.
Violent crime is one of the most pervasive anxieties for Venezuelans, especially in poor slums dominated by gangs and rife with guns.
Numerous state security plans and disarmament drives in recent years have failed to curb violence given easy access to weapons, police participation in crime, and high levels of impunity in the nation of 30 million people.
A brutal economic recession that has millions skipping meals has pushed more Venezuelans towards crime, according to officials, rights groups and neighbourhood organizations.
(Reporting by Alexandra Ulmer and Diego Ore; Editing by Girish Gupta)
Six people have been confirmed dead as the result of the fire in West London
Vodafone, O2, EE and Three are offering support to those affected by the Grenfell Tower fire in London which started in the early hours of this morning (June 14).
Chargers, internet access and phones for those wishing to contact friends and family will be available from any of the operators’ stores across the capital. Examples of branches include those on Portobello Road, Westfield, Notting Hill Gate, Queensway, Kensington, Hammersmith, Paddington, Earls Court, Edgeware Road, Kilburn, Acton and Chiswick.
Six people have been confirmed dead after the fire tore through the 24-storey residential block in West London on Latimer Road, near Notting Hill. Hundreds of fire fighters attended the scene to extinguish the flames and rescue those trapped in the building. Smoke and fire was still visible from the block more than six hours after the fire broke out before 1am. The cause of the fire has not yet been confirmed.
Being a Jew: A personal mission that blends with nationalism The fact that a Jew is part of the Jewish people is not enough. He must preserve his unique Jewish identity as an individual. Contact Editor Phil Chernofsky,
Reuters Iranian Jews pray at a synagogue in Shiraz (archive) Phil Chernofsky talks about Parashat Yitro and why we must maintain our identity as individuals while being an integral part of the whole people.
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In the final part of the Ilya Kovalchuk series, the St. Louis Blues are the last team seriously tied to a trade with the New Jersey Devils. Former goalie Martin Brodeur's place in the front office may have helped peaked the team's interest.
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Old Dominion shortstop Zach Rutherford , a Western Branch High School alumnus, was selected by the Tampa Bay Rays in the sixth round of Major League Baseball's amateur draft Tuesday. He's the highest-drafted ODU baseball player since Ryan Yarbrough was selected 111th overall in the 2014 MLB draft.
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JAPANESE authorities on Friday raided virtual currency exchange Coincheck, a week after the Tokyo-based firm lost US$530 million in cryptocurrency to hackers.
The raid comes as bitcoin went below US$9,000 for the first time since November after India said on Thursday it would
It looks like that Audi is in the final stages of finalizing its new Audi Q8 sports utility vehicle. While the German premium carmaker has yet to reveal the looks of the production version of the new Audi A8, there have already been quite a number of spy images and videos of the upcoming SUV, albeit in a camouflaged form. Just recently, though, the Audi Q8 was spotted on the road, and this time without any camouflage.
Seeing a near-production version -- or even a prototype model – of the Audi Q8 is a welcome development, considering that fact that the premium carmaker isn’t nice enough to reveal this early the complete appearance of the SUV.
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The new year has just begun and already the trolls have brought their knives out. This time, their target was cricketer Muhammad Kaif, who posted four pictures of himself doing the Surya Namaskar.
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'Mouse Mess' Voted This Year's One Book 4 Colorado A story about a mouse and a mess is this year's "One Book 4 Colorado" winner.
Poll: Marijuana Safer Than Opioids, But Moms Shouldn't UseAmericans think it's safer to use marijuana than opioids to relieve pain, but they were less comfortable with children and pregnant women using pot to treat medical conditions, according to a new Yahoo/Marist poll released Monday.
That exaggerated Slovenian accent and smokey eye shadow was all for something, girl. (And the power pouting! Definitely the pouting.) Cecily Strong, who’s been impersonating Melania Trump on SNL since the presidential election, is apparently on the receiving end of some real-life First Lady affection. As Strong explained on The Tonight Show, the Trumpess simply appreciates the Strong Method as opposed to, we don’t know, the Benanti Method of impersonations.
“I don’t remember her saying anything, really,” she recalled when they met at an SNL dinner. “She pointed at me when she walked in, and then I think [Donald Trump] said, She likes your impression. I heard through the grapevine that she watches the show and likes it.” Not only that, but Strong believes the First Lady is purposely going out of her way to give the show some fun material: “When she decorated the White House for Christmas, I think that was a gift she gave to us. And that white dress staring at the ballerina, that was for us.” Maybe!
A new member was recently added to the Settles Hotel team.
The historic hotel announced Alex Phillips as their brand new sales and event manager for the La Corsha Hospitality Group property in Big Spring, Texas.
As the sales and event manager of Hotel Settles, Phillips oversees all logistics and operations for group events, and works to implement additional events and programming at the iconic property. With over 10 years of experience in the hospitality industry, the Settles has high hopes that she will bring expertise in event creation, planning and execution to the property.
“We are thrilled to have Alex Phillips on the Hotel Settles team,” said Jeff Trigger, President of La Corsha Hospitality Group. “Alex’s event management skills and fresh perspective will continue to propel forward the stellar programming at the property.”
For the full story, please see Tuesday's edition of the Herald.
A former special agent who looked into Kara Kopetsky's case years ago is weighing in on why he thought murder charges were finally brought against Kylr Yust.
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It's just before 9am and, as usual, Tokyo Shinagawa train station teems. A tide of people swills around corners and cascades down staircases.
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Sue Morhun, Director of the Oliver and District Heritage Society and Manda Maggs in charge of collections, updated Council on the progress of their two big projects – Deep Roots Exhibit and Heritage Garden Project.
The Deep Roots Exhibit will revamp the inside of the museum to better accommodate visitors and they can enjoy displays in new UV Cabinets that will protect artifacts that previously could not be seen.
The Heritage Garden Project will take out the lawn and replace it with a Xeriscaped Heritage Garden with interpreted native species of shrubs, trees and grasses, wheel chair access and seating for outdoor programs.
This is Oliver and District’s museum! Sue asks for stories and contributions from the community to add to the rich heritage of the museum and the story of our little piece of paradise.
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The time for restricted free agents to sign deals with new teams passed quite a while ago, but there was still one player who had not signed his tender offer at the start of business on Wednesday.
That won’t be the case come Thursday morning. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that Broncos kicker Brandon McManus has signed his tender, which sets him up to make $2.746 million after the Broncos tendered him at the second round level.
Schefter adds that a long-term deal is still a possibility for McManus, who has been Denver’s kicker for the last three seasons.
McManus has made 68-of-82 field goals and 108-of-110 extra points over that span. He’s also been effective on kickoffs, which explains why the Broncos made the cost of signing him away prohibitive for any prospective suitors.
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* SAYS CHAIRMAN VALERIJS MALIGINS’ WILL TO LEAVE CO'S SHARES TO ALL THREE OF HIS DAUGHTERS IN EQUAL PARTS‍​ Source text : bit.ly/2DXpt5O Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
A lot went wrong with Mercedes' Austrian Grand Prix, but on pure pace it was in a position to dominate. The update it introduced at the Red Bull Ring looks unnervingly good.
Disastrous is the only word to describe Mercedes' performance during the Austrian Grand Prix weekend, with another strategic blunder and a double retirement after running one-two in the early stages. But the team has a very good reason to be extremely happy with one aspect of the weekend.
The major aerodynamic upgrade package introduced at the start of Friday practice worked very well and, on top of the phase 2.1 engine introduced for the French GP a weekend earlier, it suggests Mercedes has taken a potentially decisive step forward in terms of pace.
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Welcome to today's live blog as Sunderland look to kick off 2017 in a better fashion than they signed of 2016.
The New Year's Eve defeat to Burnley was a particular low point in what has been another roller-coaster of a year for Sunderland fans.
And it doesn't get any easier, with Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool on Wearside for today's Premier League encounter.
David Moyes, as usual, has his own injury concerns to worry about.
Lamine Kone and Victor Anichebe are facing late tests, while Jason Denayer remains a doubt.
Billy Jones will definitely not play as he picked up his fifth booking of the season at Turf Moor and will serve a one-match suspension.
We'll have all the team news, live match action and then the post-match reaction and analysis from our team of James Hunter, Steve Brown, Stuart Rayner and Craig Johns.
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The Cougars spent the weekend on a camping trip to an undisclosed location, and Sitake said it was good for the players to get away from their cell phones and “connect in a different type of setting other than the football field.” … The team will conduct an open practice and scrimmage at 10 a.m. Thursday at the stadium. Admission is free and gates open at 9:30 a.m. … Offensive line coach Mike Empey said junior Austin Hoyt will be the opening-game starter at right tackle, edging out freshman Kieffer Longson, who will still see considerable time because he can also play right guard. … Junior weak side linebacker Francis Bernard did not participate in last week’s scrimmage and did not practice in team situations Monday, although he was in shoulder pads and did some of the drills.
Yerevan /Mediamax/. Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia Edward Nalbandian received today Co-Chairs of OSCE Minsk Group Igor Popov, Stephane Visconti, Andrew Schofer and Personal Representative of OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Andrzej Kasprzyk.
According to Armenian MFA, the participants of the meeting continued discussing issues on organization of upcoming meeting between Presidents of Armenia and Azerbaijan.
Mediamax reminds that the latest meeting of Presidents of Armenia and Azerbaijan Serzh Sargsyan and Ilham Aliyev took place more than a year ago, on June 20 of 2016, Saint-Petersburg (in Armenian).
Baku. 15 May. REPORT.AZ/ OPEC countries and countries outside the cartel participating in the deal on reducing oil production reached a full consensus on extending the deal.
Report informs citing the TASS, Minister of Energy, Industry and Mineral Resources of Saudi Arabia Khalid Al-Falih has said in a statement: “I think the decisions will be positive in Vienna. We bring together a complete consensus of the group".
Earlier, Khalid Al-Falih and Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak in a joint statement said that the two countries are going to recommend at the meeting of the agreement participants on May 25 to extend it for another 9 months, until the end of March 2018, retaining the previous quota of 1.8 mln barrels per day.
Notably, following the news, Brent crude oil price increased by 1.5% up to $ 51.6/barrel.
Analytical Group of Report believes, retaining the previous quota will not allow oil prices to exceed 60 USD/barrel and Brent is expected to fluctuate between $ 45-55 /barrel.
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) - A legislative ethics committee has found probable cause that Rep. Geran Tarr violated ethics law by instructing staff to help organize and fundraise for a 2017 street fair.
It has recommended no sanctions against the Anchorage Democrat.
But the committee, in a release, said it “strongly” recommends that Tarr seek guidance from the ethics office before committing government resources to a project that would provide a private benefit.
The complaint alleged that Tarr and staff members worked on the Mountain View Street Fair Festival on government time, using government resources for a non-legislative purpose.
The committee says one part-time aide alone spent over 120 hours of government or staff time helping work on the event.
A phone message was left for Tarr.
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BALTIMORE (AP) — U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions and the new chief of Homeland Security will use Baltimore as a backdrop to talk about efforts to combat a notorious gang with law enforcement and immigration actions.
Sessions and Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen (KEERST-jen kneel-sen) will speak Tuesday about the Trump administration's efforts to fight the MS-13 gang. They'll join officials at the U.S. attorney's office.
MS-13 members are suspected of committing high-profile slayings in Maryland, Virginia and New York. A hallmark of the gang, which has ties to Central America, is repeated slashes to a victim's body.
The gang has become a prime target of the Trump administration amid its broader crackdown on immigration. Authorities said a national sweep in October netted more than 200 members.
Melania Trump is trying to tamp down speculation about why she has not been seen in public in nearly three weeks.
The First Lady tweeted on Wednesday about the media “working overtime speculating where I am & what I’m doing. Rest assured, I’m here at the @WhiteHouse w my family, feeling great, & working hard on behalf of children & the American people!”
I see the media is working overtime speculating where I am & what I'm doing. Rest assured, I'm here at the @WhiteHouse w my family, feeling great, & working hard on behalf of children & the American people! — Melania Trump (@FLOTUS) May 30, 2018
Mrs Trump was last seen in public in the early hours of May 10 when she joined President Donald Trump to welcome home three Americans released from detention in North Korea.
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The White House announced four days later she had been admitted to a hospital to treat a benign kidney condition.
She had also recently launched her initiative to teach kindness to children.
One person is dead following a one-vehicle accident this afternoon in Sac County.
Authorities were called to the scene of a one-vehicle rollover accident shortly after 2-30 pm today at Road N-28.
They say the driver was traveling southbound on N-28 when the vehicle drifted into the western ditch, hitting a driveway before rolling.
The victim was ejected from the vehicle, and pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities say the driver was wearing a seat belt at the time of the accident.
The victim's identity has not been released.
3-minute video showcases 30 locations in Mexico and took five years to complete
An award-winning drone videographer from Mexico City has been awarded again, this time for a three-minute video of 30 different locations in Mexico.
Mexico A Trip of 5 Years by Tarsicio Sañudo was published earlier this month on the drone video and photography platform AirVūz, where it won the drone video of the week award and a US $1,000 prize.
Sañudo used six different DJI drones over the course of five years to film locations throughout Mexico and showcase coastlines, festivals, skylines and natural wonders.
The winning video received the most votes in a public poll and beat four other finalists, who were chosen based on quality of footage, originality, music selection and editing techniques.
Sañudo is the owner of Postandfly, which offers professional aerial video and photography and has won several international awards for his work.
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Human rights NGO united and strong is calling for more tolerance for members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transsexual (LGBT) community.
Group members say discrimination based of sexual orientation is never ok.
They say LGBT people continue to face intolerance at home and in the workplace.
They also want greater access to justice for their members.
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Fatal crash closes 9th Street Bridge in Lockport
A fatal crash closed the Ninth Street Bridge over the Des Plaines River on Monday afternoon in southwest suburban Lockport.
Authorities were investigating the crash, which happened on the bridge east of Route 53, according to a statement from Illinois State Police.
Lanes in both directions on the bridge were closed until further notice for the investigation.
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Firefighters tackling a blaze at a house in Dronfield.
Crews from Dronfield and Low Edges stations are at the scene of the fire on Snape Hill Crescent.
More details to follow.
Calling all french fry lovers!There is now a place where you can get fried, as the restaurant says.Get Fried is a newly opened specialty French fry café located inside Deerbrook Mall.Customers who visit can enjoy multiple specialty dishes from finger foods such as buffalo crunch rolls to burgers served on fries as the buns or anything from their six styles of fries.
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April 24 (Reuters) - First Midwest Bancorp Inc:
* FIRST MIDWEST BANCORP, INC. ANNOUNCES 2018 FIRST QUARTER RESULTS
* Q1 ADJUSTED EARNINGS PER SHARE $0.33
* Q1 EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW $0.38 — THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S
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The first episode of Mixtape was a powerful ensemble of melody, groove and smooth rhythms, as Neha Kakkar and Mohammed Irfan ruled the stage. Starting their performance with the song ‘Kabira’, Neha Kakkar was later joined by Mohammed Irfan for a soulful rendition.
While crooning, Neha Kakkar also recreated a version of ‘Kabira’ from Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani and ‘Naina Tu Pata Hai’ from Khoobsurat along with singer Mohammed Irfan.
Talking about her performance, Neha Kakkar added, “The mixtape is all about good music and this going to all about a new version of old songs. I think our version at Mixtape is very beautiful and soul satisfying. It’s a fantastic idea. We all know the digital market is huge. We also know this is a great initiative to bring so many musicians together.”
“Performing with Neha Kakkar has been unreal, she is firecracker on stage and happy to be paired with her” Mohammed Irfan was quoted saying.
A previous evacuation order has been reduced to an evacuation warning, Butte County Sheriff Kory Honea told a news conference, after water management officials drained enough water from the Oroville Dam.
The warning means that people can return but should be prepared to evacuate again if necessary, Honea said.
Both the primary and backup drainage channels of the dam, known as spillways, were damaged after a buildup of water that resulted from an extraordinarily wet winter in Northern California that followed years of severe drought.
More rain was forecast for as early as Wednesday and through Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.
Swift action by officials led by the state Department of Water Resources relieved pressure on the spillways, Honea said.
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — Early Tuesday morning, the city of San Francisco is holding a ceremony in honor of the 111th anniversary of the 1906 earthquake that killed 3,000 people.
The ceremony begins around 4:45 a.m. on the corner of 3rd and Market streets, and will include speeches from Mayor Ed Lee, San Francisco Police Chief William Scott, Fire Chief Joanne Hayes-White, and former Mayor Willie Brown.
At 5:12 a.m. there will be a moment of silence, except for the sound of fire engines, to remember the moment the massive quake struck the city.
KRON4’s Yoli Aceves and Terisa Estacio are there to capture this touching tribute.
Tune into the KRON4 Morning News to see their live coverage of the commemorative event.
The remaining last survivor of this historical seismic shift passed away last January.
On January 9, 2016, 109-year-old William A. “Bill” Del Monte died at a retirement home in Marin County. He was 11 days shy of his 110th birthday.
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BERLIN, March 19 (Reuters) - German online retailer Home24, which wants to challenge IKEA’s dominance of the European furniture market, accelerated sales and trimmed its losses in the fourth-quarter after sources reported it is considering a stock market listing.
Home24, in which ecommerce investor Rocket Internet holds a 43 percent stake, said quarterly sales rose 21 percent to 80 million euros ($98 million), while its gross profit margin rose 1 percentage point to 46 percent.
Launched in 2009 in Berlin, the firm delivers furniture in seven European markets, plus Brazil. It said on Monday that its Latin American region was the first to reach breakeven in the fourth quarter. ($1 = 0.8150 euros) (Reporting by Emma Thomasson Editing by Tom Sims)
Cold drinks may not be a go-to during winter, but this concoction featuring chai and apple juice makes a cozy cold-weather drink. Allow us to introduce the Chi Clipper, cool comfort for a winter's night.
George Dickel #8 Whiskey infused with bourbon vanilla chai from Rare Tea Cellars is mixed with house-juiced Golden Delicious apples, Vermont maple syrup and lemon juice. It's shaken, strained over ice and garnished with a hydrated apple chip. Marissa Barlow, who leads the cocktail program, said it's intended to be an inviting cold-weather drink that evokes local orchards, but boosted with a boozy kick. On the menu through March for $12 at Cold Storage.
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THIRUVNANTHAPURAM: The Kerala cabinet today gave in-principle approval for setting up a greenfield airport at Sabarimala to cater to lakhs of devotees who visit the famous Lord Ayyappa hill shrine every year.
The cabinet entrusted the Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation to hold a study on the proposed airport, an official release said here today.
Presently the only way to reach the hill shrine is by road.
The increase in number of pilgrims visiting the temple had gone up in recent years and the airport is the option to reduce traffic congestion during the November-January festival season, it said.
The CPI (M)-led LDF government had proposed the airport at Erumely near the hill shrine that would benefit Sabarimala pilgrims coming from across the country and also from abroad.
Erumely is located about 45 km from the temple town in Kerala’s Pathanamthitta district, which is around 100 km from Thiruvananthapuram.–PTI
The baseball that curiously stuck to Yadier Molina's chest protector during a game this month was sold for $2,015 in a St. Louis Cardinals online auction.
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October 7, 2017
Daily Reading from the USCCB: Baruch 4:5-12, 27-29
This is a song of liberation for the Israelites living in exile, in which Jerusalem bewails and consoles her captive children.
First the prophet reminds the Jews of their situation. They are dispersed in the Gentile world and are sick with nostalgia for Jerusalem because of their sins. They acknowledge their sinfulness and their infidelity.
Then Mother Jerusalem speaks. She finds herself desolate, a widow bereft of her offspring. Yet she promises that she will be mindful of them. She will save them from disaster and restore them to enduring joy.
We, too, are in a state of desolation because of our sinfulness. But God promises also to us final freedom and joy. He will be mindful of us. He will bring us home again.
There were 762 murders in Chicago in 2016. It was the deadliest year in nearly two decades.
Here’s how we got to this point, what it means for the city and those whose lives have been changed forever.
WHAT 762 MEANS
The number alone doesn’t tell the entire story of Chicago’s bloodshed. There’s another statistic that points to a disturbing trend the city is facing: a surge.
The dust has barely settled on last night's thrilling victory over Slovakia at Hampden .
The big boys did the business to keep our World Cup dream alive but now attention turns to Scotland Under 21s and their bid to make it to Euro 2019.
And what a match in prospect as Scot Gemmill's youngsters tackle the Auld Enemy in Middlesbrough desperate to build on the brilliant opening day victory over the Netherlands.
Group 4 is shaping up to be a real cracker and the Scots go into tonight's clash high on confidence thanks to the 2-0 slaying of the Dutch in Paisley last month.
But they face a monumental challenge if they are to make it two wins from two against Aidy Boothroyd's Three Lions side who defeated Latvia 3-0 in their opener.
Stick with us for all the build-up, team news and action from the Riverside Stadium with kick off at 7.45pm.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - BFW LIEGENSCHAFTEN AG:
* FY EBIT AT CHF 22.6 MILLION VERSUS CHF 27.3 MILLION YEAR AGO‍​
* FY PROFIT INCLUDING REVALUATIONS AND DEFERRED TAXES AT CHF 18.0 MILLION VERSUS CHF 18.2 MILLION YEAR AGO Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
Consumers are searching for helpful apps and downloading what best meets their needs. Contributor Brian Solis discusses what you can do to be sure it’s your app they discover and download.
In this week’s Search In Pictures, here are the latest images culled from the web, showing what people eat at the search engine companies, how they play, who they meet, where they speak, what toys they have and more. How to ride a bike at Google: Source: Instagram Google preparing for Valentine’s Day: Source: Instagram […]
Genesee District Judge David Guinn authorizes charges Wednesday, June 14, 2017, in Flint, Mich., for Department of Health and Human Services Director Nick Lyon and Chief Medical Executive Dr. Eden Wells in relation to the Flint water crisis. Lyon is accused of failing to alert the public about an outbreak of Legionnaires' disease in the Flint area, which has been linked by some experts to poor water quality in 2014-15.
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Michigan income tax refunds to help pay for WWII memorial
ROYAL OAK, Mich. (AP) — Michigan residents may designate part of their state income tax refund to finance a World War II memorial in suburban Detroit.
The Detroit Free Press reports that Gov. Rick Snyder has signed legislation to add the Royal Oak memorial to the list of organizations and efforts that residents can donate their income tax returns toward using check-off boxes.
State Sen. Marty Knollenberg says the proposed memorial will honor the 620,000 Michigan residents who served in the armed forces during World War II. He says the legislation creates a funding mechanism for the project, which will be built solely on donations.
The World War II Legacy Memorial will include nine statues, an ice rink, amphitheater and more. A Wall of Stars will represent the more than 15,000 Michigan lives lost.
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THE CEBU provincial public information officer, Jason Monteclar, will only report to duty up to tomorrow, August 15, after he tendered his resignation letter to Cebu Governor Hilario Davide III last week.
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Davide announced this during a brief interview with reporters in the Capitol this noon.
“He cited ‘personal business’ as reason (for the voluntary resignation). We will meet tomorrow with the PIO office to discuss (the inevitable vacancy) further,” he explained.
Monteclar, a former radio broadcaster from dyRC, was appointed as the Capitol PIO last 2016.
A complaint on conflict of interest was filed against him before the Office of the Ombudsman in the Visayas last July for allegedly continuing to work and being paid as a broadcaster while holding office in the government
NEW YORK (NBC News) — A suspected terrorist is in custody following an explosion on the New York City subway early Monday morning.
Investigators say a pipe bomb being carried by suspect Akayed Ullah, 27, exploded inside the busy Port Authority Bus Terminal.
Ullah was injured in the blast and three others nearby also suffered minor injuries.
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio called the explosion an “attempted terrorist attack” and said there were no additional known incidents.
“Thank God the perpetrator did not achieve his ultimate goals. Thank God our first responders were there so quickly to address the situation,” de Blasio said.
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An additional 14 drug detox beds soon will be added in Mahoning County, thanks to $250,000 in state funding.
State, county and local recovery officials gathered at the Mahoning County Mental Health and Recovery Board downtown to announce the detox expansion.
Neil Kennedy Recovery Center will operate the program, which will be based at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.
The program will serve a 12-county region that was allotted $1 million this year in the state biennial budget to put to use for substance abuse stabilization centers.
SYDNEY (AP) - A hotel valet had a lucky escape - but the luxury sports car he was trying to park did not.
Australian media say the valet drove the soft-top Porsche Carrera under another vehicle Thursday outside the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Sydney.
Emergency workers cut the driver out from the Porsche as a crowd watched.
Matthew Talbot, the hotel's director of sales and marketing, told the Australian Broadcasting Corp. the valet was "embarrassed and a little bit shocked" but was OK.
The larger vehicle was propped up and its wheels were anchored while the vehicles were separated. The black Porsche, its hood and front bumper crunched and dented, was then backed onto a tow truck.
Witness Jonathan Bayle said he thought a television show or movie was being shot.
The hotel said in a statement it was investigating.
The Westminster police chief, Dean Awalt, confirmed that officers responded yesterday afternoon to an incident at a highway 76 store. According to Awalt, the police placed a suspect in custody after receiving a complaint that a worker at the Power Trac store was assaulted inside her place of work.
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Get ready to raise your selfie game.
Vivo launched the V5 in India late last year, and the company is now getting ready to introduce the V5 Plus in the country on January 23. The invite sent out to the media contains the tagline, "Block your date for the biggest selfie camera revolution," and an accompanying image suggests we'll see a dual camera setup at the front.
The phone itself promises to be interesting going by what we've seen with the V5. The V5 features a 5.5-inch Full HD display, 1.5GHz octa-core MediaTek MT6750, 4GB of RAM, 32GB storage, microSD slot, 13MP camera, dual-SIM with LTE and VoLTE, and a 3000mAh battery. The phone runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow on Vivo's Funtouch OS, and it is likely the V5 Plus will share similar hardware specs.
We'll have more to share regarding the V5 Plus later this month. How do you feel about dual cameras at the front?
Raquel, now 76 - who has starred in numerous TV shows and movies over the past 50 years - could be seen belting out Singapore Sally while starring as Queenie in the 1975 indie film.
The beauty flaunted major cleavage in the sizzling ensemble, with her donning an embellished semi-sheer outfit, which featured a plunging neckline and a black corset-style top half.
The bottom part of the gown consisted of a deep red see-through skirt, which moved around as she performed the steamy dance routine, unsurprisingly, thrilling the audience.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Ardelyx Inc:
* Ardelyx announces license agreement with Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical Industrial Development Company Limited for Tenapanor in China
* Ardelyx - under terms of agreement, Ardelyx will receive upfront payment of $12 million, is eligible to receive additional milestones of up to $113 million
* Ardelyx Inc - Fosun Pharma will have exclusive rights to market and sell Tenapanor in China
* Ardelyx - under terms of agreement, co will receive tiered royalty payments on net sales from Tenapanor ranging from mid-teens to 20 percent
* Ardelyx Inc - agreement also provides Fosun Pharma rights to commercialize Tenapanor for other indications for which it is approved in United States Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Christopher Price from the Boston Sports Journal and author of "Drive for Five - The Remarkable Run of the 2016 Patriots" talks about the Super Bowl from the New England Patriots perspective
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GREEN, Ohio (WHBC) – The high Tuesday at the Akron Canton Airport was 91 degrees.
That’s 18 degrees above the normal high for this time of year of 73
The record high for the date was 93, set back in 1991.
AccuWeather calls for a high of 84 on Wednesday.
But former subtropical depression Alberto will bring us showers, thunderstorms and possible heavy rain.
When Republican senators heard about Montana congressional candidate Greg Gianforte body-slamming a reporter who was so rude as to ask him a question about health care, they apparently said to themselves, "We need to make sure that never happens to us." So the answer they came up with was to minimize the terrifying prospect that they'd have to answer questions from the press when they didn't want to.
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LAKELAND - Dennis Nunnally Brooks, 77, passed away Apr. 16, 2017.
Mr. Brooks was born on Dec. 1, 1939 in High Shoals, GA. He served in the U.S. Navy, and later moved to the Lakeland area from Vero Beach, FL in the early 80's. He retired from Fi-Foil in Auburndale. Mr. Brooks was a member of the VFW, and enjoyed playing golf.
Mr. Brooks was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Brooks; daughter, Cheryl Renee Brooks; and sister, Linda Nelson. He is survived by his wife, Vicki Brooks; sons, David (Ruth) Brooks and Dennis (Tammy) Brooks; daughter, Brenda (Eric) Marlow; brothers, Wallace Brooks and Glenn Brooks; sister, Sherry Brooks; 6 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
A memorial service will be conducted Thurs. at 2 pm at Gentry Morrison Southside Chapel, 1727 Bartow Rd. Lakeland. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Good Shepherd Hospice.
Around 2,000 players from 28 States took part in the meet organised by the Seiko-Kai Shito-Ryu Karate, India under Karate Association of India.
Priyabkush Kumar Baruah won both the gold medals in the 11 years boys kata and kumite event while Ayushman Pachani bagged gold in 13 years boys kata and bronze in kumite event. The fourth gold medal came through Hemphu Bongjang in 10 years boys kumite event.
Other medal winners are: Tanish Mazumdar and Ghanakanta Basumatary (silver); Angel Choudhury, Nilav Nayan Thakuria and Mrigyanee Das (bronze).
Naga Chaitanya and Samantha, the young star couple of Tollywood are officially a married couple now. Samantha and Naga Chaitanya entered the wedlock on October 6 midnight, in a private ceremony which was held at Vagator Beach, Goa.
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The wedding, which was a purely traditional Hindu ceremony was attended by the respective families of Naga Chaitanya and Samantha, and the couple's very close friends. Nagarjuna, the father of the groom has shared some beautiful moments captured during the wedding, through his official Twitter page.
As per the latest updates, Samantha and Naga Chaitanya will exchange wedding vows once again in a traditional Christian wedding ceremony, which will be held on the evening of October 7, Saturday at Vagator Beach.
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Gasoline prices across South Carolina rose again during the past week. Helped by low gas taxes, the Palmetto State offers the lowest-priced gas in the nation.
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This graceful two-story Tudor is located in Gillette Regents Square area of Santa Monica. On the corner of Carlyle and 19th Street, there is a sizable backyard and separate garage. With an old world charm, there are 4 bedrooms & 3 bathrooms. Bring your designers or architects. Wonderful north of Montana neighborhood.
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Lilian Tintori, center, wife of opposition jailed leader Leopoldo Lopez, greets supporters upon her arrival to a citizen assembly at the Chacao municipality in Caracas, Venezuela, on March 17, 2018. Opposition members will hold ‘citizen assemblies’ in neighborhoods throughout Caracas to demand guarantees that upcoming presidential elections be free and fair. Fernando Llano AP
Just in: Victoria's Secret reigns fragrance in the US market.
According Influenster, a platform for reviews of beauty products, Victoria's Secret fragrances are talked about more than any other brand. It's most popular scent in Love Spell, with over 15,000 reviews on the site nationwide. From scrolling through, most of the reviews are positive—a great indicator that the $7 product is a must-have.
While reviews matter when online shopping and there is power in numbers, fragrance is a personal purchase. Your natural scents, style and environment play major roles in deciding what will complement you best.
Influenster clearly can't tell you what will smell best on you specifically. However, they are revealing what the people in your state are wearing and talking about just in time for Valentine's Day. After analyzing over 250,000 user-generated reviews, they broke down the most popular scents into a map, so you can see the smells that people are loving, based on where you live.
The Co-op in Woodford Halse was ram-raided in the early hours of this morning (Tuesday, April 24).
PCSO Carl Barton said in an alert that the supermarket on Phipps Road had been targeted by criminals at around 3am.
A spokesman for The Midcounties Co-operative said: “An incident took place at the Woodford Halse store in the early hours of Tuesday, April 24.
"We are helping the police with their investigations.”
Witnesses and anyone with information are asked to call 101 quoting reference 18000184146.
More to follow.
Gifts and balloons were placed near the mailbox of the home where a baby's desiccated remains were found in a piece of luggage during a drug raid. Twitter user @JoeGalliNews Twitter screenshot
The union Unite has been accused of “rigging” the selection for a key Labour target seat in favour of its Momentum-backed candidate, who has close ties to Jeremy Corbyn.
Local members of the Watford Constituency Labour Party (CLP) have reacted angrily after the central party overturned its selection committee’s decision not to add taxi driver and Unite member, Mike Hedges, to its parliamentary shortlist.
The decision came after Unite wrote to Labour’s general secretary, Iain McNicol, saying Mr Hedge’s union backing had not been given “full consideration” by the local party.
A source in the Watford party told The Telegraph: “Unite are rigging the democratic process in favour of their candidate. It’s just unbelievable.”
Unite is one of Labour’s biggest financial backers and poured almost £2.4 million into the party’s snap 2017 General Election campaign.
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FRANKLIN TWP. - Briana Rice, who had been missing since the beginning of September, has been found, township police have confirmed.
Police asked for the public's help in finding Rice, 17. They posted on Facebook on Wednesday that she had been located and was "safe and sound."
Rice had left her home at the beginning of September and last contacted her legal guardian on Sept. 3.
The vast archive of materials used by the United Nations War Crimes Commission, sealed from the public for over six decades, will be made public with an online-searchable catalog this week.
These files, some of which date back to 1943, include early evidence of Nazi war crimes committed during the Holocaust that were smuggled out of eastern Europe during the height of the Second World War, according to the Guardian . They will be unveiled by the London-based Wiener Library, a facility supporting the study of genocide and the Holocaust.
Prior to the material's release this week, only researchers authorized by both their national governments and the U.N.'s secretary-general were allowed to access them — without being able to either take notes or make copies. Historian Dan Plesch, who studied the documents for a decade, told the Guardian that the open archive "is a huge resource for combating Holocaust denial."
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NEW DELHI: Petrol pump owners today called off their proposed strike over daily revision of petrol and diesel prices from Friday after the Government agreed to change the timing to 6 am everyday instead of midnight.
Until now price revisions used to come into effect from midnight but considering the fact that dealers would have to deploy manpower everyday to change rates in the middle of the night, the timing has now been changed.
Oil Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said the new timing of the price change was agreeable to the dealers and so daily price revision will be implemented from June 16 as previously decided.
Private pump owners, who make up for three-fourth of the nation’s 54,000 retail outlets of the public sector firms, had threatened to go on a strike over concerns of inadequate infrastructure to revise prices every midnight. (AGENCIES)
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April 21 Australian shares are expected to perk up on Friday, cheered by a rally on Wall Street and improving iron ore prices. Nasdaq ended at a record high on solid corporate earnings led by credit card company American Express . Iron ore snapped a three-day rout and jumped 3.1 percent while oil prices ended mixed. The local share price index futures edged up 30 points, or 0.5 percent, to 5,833, an 11.6-point premium to the underlying S&P/ASX 200 index close. The benchmark gained 0.3 percent on Thursday. New Zealand's benchmark S&P/NZX 50 index rose 0.1 percent, or 10.16 points to 7,198.21 in early trade. (Reporting by Hanna Paul in Bengaluru; Editing by Leslie Adler)
RAY BROOK, N.Y. — A popular trail in the High Peaks region of the Adirondack Mountains is being closed so work can be done on the path.
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports (http://bit.ly/2uVo9eM ) the state Department of Environmental Conservation plans to close a section of the Avalanche Lake Trail on Tuesday so workers can spend the next 10 days doing repairs.
The DEC says a Student Conservation Association trail crew will work on the Hitch-Up-Matildas boardwalks, two sets of planks bolted into the cliff face along the northwestern shoreline of the Avalanche Lake.
Hikers will be able to reach Avalanche Lake via the trail, but will be unable to keep going to Lake Colden. Hikers coming from the other direction won't be able to go farther than the southern end of Avalanche Lake.
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick 3 Midday' game
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday afternoon's drawing of the Missouri Lottery's "Pick 3 Midday" game were:
6-2-8
(six, two, eight)
An Island Coast High School senior has been selected to play in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Nancy Cepero is a graduate of the Music for Minors Foundation, which showed up to her school Friday to hand her a surprise.
"We heard a little rumor that she might have gotten into the Macy's All-American Marching Band in the fall, and we wanted to help her out by giving her a check for $1,000 to cover the fees to go."
Nancy attended a summer camp this year and was chosen to play the saxophone with the All-American Band.
"Overwhelmed! I'm shaking! Like it's crazy to think this is going to happen and I'm going to be in New York for Thanksgiving," she said.
She wants to attend college to study music.
You'll be able to watch the parade at 9 a.m. Thanksgiving morning on our sister station, NBC2.
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TOKYO — The U.S. military announced a ban on personnel throughout Japan drinking alcohol from Nov. 20, one day after a U.S. Marine was involved in a road accident in which a resident of Okinawa Prefecture was killed.
Hidemasa Taira, 61, died after the car he was in was struck by a light truck being driven by 21-year-old Nicholas James-McLean, according to the Okinawa Prefectural Police. The driver was arrested at the site of the accident on suspicion of negligent driving resulting in death and driving under the influence . . .
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By Andrew Chung
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court sidestepped a turbulent debate over illegal immigration on Monday, turning away an appeal by a group of asylum-seeking Central American women and their children who aimed to clarify the constitutional rights of people who the government has prioritized for deportation.
The families, 28 women and 33 children ages 2 to 17 from El Salvador, Honduras and Guatemala, had hoped the justices would overturn a lower court's ruling preventing them from having their expedited removal orders reviewed by a federal judge.
That Philadelphia-based court said the status of the families, all apprehended in Texas and later held in Pennsylvania, was akin to non-citizens who are denied entry at the border and they were not entitled to a court hearing to challenge that decision.
(Reporting by Andrew Chung; Editing by Will Dunham)
FILE - In this April 11, 2018, file photo, Stefanie Lowe, a teacher at Tuscano Elementary School, smiles as she joins other teachers, parents and students as they stage a "walk-in" for higher pay and school funding in Phoenix. Tens of thousands of Arizona teachers are poised to participate in a statewide job action this week in an unprecedented walkout to demand more funding for public education. Ross D. Franklin, File AP Photo
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When you've survived sexual violence, silence can seem like the best choice -- even the only choice -- to protect yourself from further trauma. But silence also ends up ripping you to shreds from the inside, survivors say.
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Nate is expected to make landfall in the U.S. on Sunday, with models predicting it coming ashore as far west as the central Louisiana coast and as far east as the western tip of the Florida Panhandle.
A 17-year-old North West girl has been rescued from a suspected brothel after allegedly being kidnapped and forced into prostitution, the Hawks said on Thursday.
Her alleged abductors briefly appeared in the Lichtenburg Magistrate's Court on Wednesday on charges of abduction, rape, sexual exploitation and trafficking. They cannot be identified until they have pleaded to the charges.
Hawks spokesperson Captain Tlangelani Rikhotso said the two women were arrested in an operation last week.
The women, aged 20 and 22, allegedly abducted the teen at a hiking spot in Lichtenburg on April 8.
"It is alleged the two suspects... forced [the teenager] into prostitution, drugs and alcohol consumption," Rikhotso said in a statement.
The Hawks responded to a tip-off and, with the assistance of the tactical response unit, found the girl at the house.
She has been taken to a place of safety.
The women will remain in custody until their next court appearance on June 27.
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A punchy posthumous verse from A Tribe Called Quest‘s Phife Dawg laces “Wanna Dance,” a silky new track with Detroit singer, Dwele.
The track was produced by Mike City and finds Phife setting his sights on a woman and spitting an array of playful pick-up lines over a steady groove and
This article originally appeared on www.rollingstone.com: Hear Unearthed Phife Dawg Verse on New Dwele Song ‘Wanna Dance’
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It’s been 20 years, but now director Joel Schumacher has officially apologized for making it “Batman & Robin”. Many consider it to be one of the worst superhero movies of all time. Since the movie is turning 20 this year, Schumacher is talking about how it almost ruined his career.
He said, “I want to apologize to every fan that was disappointed because I think I owe them that.” George Clooney played Batman in that movie and apologized for it a long time ago.
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A man has been given a total of 26 weeks suspended sentence after he entered a house as a trespasser and stole a safe containing £1,500, electrical items and a bicycle to the value of £1,100.
Travis Arber, 21, of Park Springs Road, Gainsborough, was also ordered to carry out 100 hours of unpaid and pay a total of £2,800 compensation.
The ex-Hawaii employee who sent a false missile alert last month says he’s devastated about causing panic, but he believed it was a real attack at the time.
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April 6 Dx.Com Holdings Ltd:
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* Net proceeds of the placement agreement will be approximately hk$41.5 million
* Co to place through placing agent, on a best endeavour basis, up to 355 million placing shares, to not less than six placees
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Friday night, the Merrill girls hosted their final conference bout of the season; squaring off with the Wisconsin Rapids Raiders at the MHS Field House.
The ladies wasted no time in setting their sights and cutting loose with a relentless artillery barrage, good for 32 points; outscoring the Raiders two-to-one in the first period.
The Raiders would tighten up a bit in the second, but the Jays would ultimately prevail via a decisive 62-46 final.
Lindsey Casper (4/8 FG, 3/4 3pt, 2/2 FT, 3a, r) and Patience Pyan (5/13 FG, 2/5 3pt, 1/2 FT, 3a, r) enjoyed a solid night in pacing the ladies with 13 points each. Maddix Bonnell put up 11 points (4/9 FG, 1/5 3pt, 2/2 FT, 6a, 4r).
“We were well balanced tonight,” comments head coach Joelene Weix. “We did a nice job running the floor and getting some nice looks off the break. We held up pretty well defensively. I am happy with how we bounced back from a tough loss in Rapids earlier this week.”
WRL: 16 30-46
MRL: 32 30-62
Sam’s Club is HIRING-Numerous Associate Positions Available
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Twice just debuted their new music video for “Wake Me Up”!
The adorable, massively popular South Korean girl group premiered the visual for their forthcoming Japanese single on Tuesday (April 24).
PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Twice
“Wake Me Up” is the group’s third Japanese single following “What Is Love?” released earlier in April, and is scheduled to be released on May 16.
This latest song was announced earlier in April, and was teased through TV commercials for Nike Air Max throughout the month. Watch the music video for “Wake Me Up” below!
× Tracking more rain and much colder weather
MORE SHOWERS: Tonight, we’ll have more of the same: cloudy skies, areas of fog, temperature in the 30s, and spotty drizzle. On Tuesday, we’ll get widespread scattered showers in the afternoon. Some of those showers will bring heavy rain. Expect up to a half of an inch of rain by tomorrow evening.
DRYING OUT: The wind on Wednesday will help us dry out. We’ll have partly sunny skies and a high near 50. However, those 50s don’t last long. Temperatures drop into the mid 40s in the afternoon as colder air plunges down from the north.
MUCH COLDER: Look for a high of 36 on Thursday. While it will feel much colder, we often have highs in the mid to upper 30s in January. Speaking of which, we’ll keep highs in the 30s rolling through Tuesday of next week. At least we’ll have sunny skies all of those days!
-Meteorologist Drew Anderson
When you think about failing, how do you feel?
The thought of failure tends to evoke fear. It’s a conditioned response from childhood when we were reprimanded by our parents or teachers for doing something wrong.
While it’s possible to push through this fear of failure for a while, eventually this old conditioning causes self-sabotage.
Taylor (knee) said he will definitely return for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, while Bills head coach Sean McDermott said it's too early to make a declaration, Mike Rodak of ESPN.com reports.
While player and coach aren't quite in agreement, McDermott did say Taylor will be the starter whenever he's healthy enough to play. The Bills may be inclined to let Taylor play even if he isn't quite back to 100 percent, as backup quarterback Nathan Peterman had to be removed from Sunday's 13-7 win over the Colts after suffering a concussion. In the unlikely event neither Taylor nor Peterman is available, Joe Webb would get the start against Miami in Week 15.
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Bebe Rexha is on fiyah. The bombshell singer expressed on Twitter how the cast of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 10 totally blew her off because she wasn't wearing any make-up. EEK!
The winner of season 10, Aquaria responded to her quickly that it was huuuuuge mistake.
Either way, how rude!
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PRINCETON, IOWA- A 14 year-old has died after an accident involving a utility vehicle.
A spokesperson with the Scott County Sheriff's Office says it happened Tuesday, July 3, in a rural part of the city.
The spokesperson says four people were on the vehicle, but the victim's name is not being released. The three other people were treated on scene for non life threatening injuries.
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It’s no surprise that Diddy is doing big things.
$130 million worth of things to be specific, and that was just in 2017 alone. Now, the entertainer and entrepreneur is making moves on an even bigger level and his goal is to inspire.
According to his recent interview with GQ, Diddy (who now goes by Love, but will still respond to Diddy) has various projects planned that will have you ready for the future. Swipe through to check out the top four things that are getting us excited!
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CAIRO (AP) — Sudan’s official news agency says archeologists have reopened burial chambers in an ancient pyramid north of the capital, Khartoum.
SUNA says Tuesday the chambers are located at a depth of 10 meters (about 33 feet) under a pyramid in the Meroe area. The UNESCO world heritage site is home to pyramids ranging from six meters (20 feet) to 30 meters (100 feet) tall.
It says archeologists from a Qatari mission discovered artifacts, including human and animal bones, inside the chambers.
The pyramids, with narrow bases and steep angles on the sides, were built by the ancient Nubian civilization between 720 and 300 B.C.
Qatar has pledged $135 million to renovate and support Sudan’s antiquities.
March 29 Gevo Inc
* Gevo reports fourth quarter 2016 financial results
* Q4 adjusted non-GAAP loss per share $1.14
* Q4 loss per share $0.33
* Q4 revenue $5.8 million versus $7.3 million
* Gevo - produced approximately 190,000 gallons of isobutanol during quarter at Gevo's isobutanol production facility located in Luverne, Minnesota
* Gevo Inc - Gevo expects to achieve a cash EBITDA loss of between $18.0-$20.0 million for fiscal year ending December 31, 2017
* Gevo Inc - expects to produce approximately 500,000 gallons of isobutanol during 2017
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New Delhi: Renowned Hindi poet Kedarnath Singh passed away on Monday evening at the AIIMS hospital here. He was 83.
Kedarnath, best known for his poetry collection titled Akaal Mein Saras, was a recipient of Sahitya Akademi Award (1989) and Jnanpith Award (2013). His contribution to Hindi literature of the decades earned him admirers, fans, accolades and countless love.
Born in 1934 in a village called Chakia in Uttar Pradesh, Kedarnath completed his graduation from Varanasi and went on to study M.A and do his Ph.D from Kashi Hindu Vishwavidyalaya. From a young age, he had shown a talent for simplistic yet striking poetry. Among his many notable works are Bagh, Abhi Bilkul Abhi, Zameen Pak Rahi Hai and Yahan Se Dekho.
OVERTIME SIDELINES: Here's the Sabino band with their pre-game show tonight before facing off against Pusch Ridge.
Billy Quinn sits on his bike and a concrete slab where his trailer once stood in Islamorada at the Seabreeze trailer park along the Overseas Highway after Hurricane Irma slammed the Keys in September.
Courtesy of TIFFThe upcoming rock documentary Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars will get its world premiere at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival, which runs from September 7 to September 17. The film, which was directed by Oscar-winning producer Lili Fini Zanuck, takes an intimate look at the British guitar legend’s life, including his traumatic childhood, his rise to rock stardom, his struggle with drug addiction and the tragic 1991 death of his young son Connor.
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Originally at Rusvesna A new and largely unknown "TURAN" regiment, who identify themselves as such via uniform badges, has sent from 800 to 1200 individuals to the region. According to witnesses, the new arrivals are mostly Central Asian in appearance; with a number of 'Russian faces', as well as North Caucasian and Transcaucasian - predominantly, Azerbaijanis.Their uniforms vary - everything from the Soviet "Afghan" style, to a modern "multicamo." Their weaponry is also not standerdised - from classic, Soviet-made to new, foreign technology., in the direction of Raqqa. The exercise is due to be completed by the end of the current month.The ongoing arrival of such regiments in Syria should signal to the militants that they are up against the 'better' half of the population of the former USSR. Multicultural and multi-religious - they are not driven by ideological ideals, rendering the rebels' days numbered.
Do you remember getting that one gift for Christmas that you had been hoping for all year long? It’s a feeling of pure joy, isn’t it?
Now, imagine wishing for something for FOUR years and finally getting it?
Love What Matters posted a story on its Facebook page about a little girl who got an early Christmas gift.. a puppy!
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DOHA, April 5 Qatar Petroleum (QP) and ExxonMobil will start drilling for oil and gas off the southern coast of Cyprus in 2018, the Qatari firm said after signing an exploration and production sharing contract with the Mediterranean island.
Exploring the Mediterranean's Levant Basin has become more attractive since Eni discovered Egypt's offshore Zohr field in 2015, the biggest gas field in the Mediterranean and estimated to contain 850 billion cubic metres of gas.
State-owned Qatar Petroleum and ExxonMobil were among bidders last year for a contract for Cyprus's offshore Block 10.
"A 3D seismic survey is already underway, as the consortium partners prepare to begin exploration drilling in 2018," QP said in a statement.
To maintain its dominance over competitors in the United States and Australia, QP is cutting costs at its domestic operations and seeking to expand overseas through joint ventures with international oil firms, QP said in February.
(Reporting by Tom Finn; Editing by Edmund Blair)
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Iowans are asking GOP lawmakers to reconsider proposed budget cuts they say would be devastating for the state's farmers, students and most vulnerable citizens.
Members of the public and lobbying groups spoke Monday at a Capitol hearing, criticizing proposed reductions they say will hurt vital services. GOP lawmakers hope to approve a roughly $7.2 billion budget this week as they hurry to adjourn the session.
Small agriculture groups asked the Republican-led Legislature to reconsider cutting the Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture at Iowa State University. Advocates for the center say it is vital for innovation within the state's farming businesses.
Others criticized cuts to higher education, victims' services and conservation as well as the loss of federal family planning money.
GOP lawmakers say the cuts are needed amid budget constraints.
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× The John Williams Show Full Podcast 02.02.18: FBI memo release, Wrongful ICE raid, Nassar victims’ father, Bright Side of Life
On today’s show, John scrambles to get a Republican Congressman’s voice on, as the FBI memo has just been dropped. He reads the memo, and asks you your opinions. Democratic Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (8th) pulls through and fills John in as much as he is allowed to. Plus, the attorney representing an incorrectly detained Dreamer joins the show to explain exactly why an ICE raid occurred in traffic court. Then, IndyStar Sports Business Reporter Mark Alesia joins the show to describe the ongoing atmosphere in the courtroom as Larry Nassar’s victim count continues to climb, and one father of three victims lunges at him. Finally, John tells you what’s up in the Chicagoland area for the weekend, and asks you what’s making you smile on the Bright Side of Life segment.
February 15, 2017, 8:07 AM | President Trump welcomes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the White House today. Mr. Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, has emerged as a quiet force in the Trump White House, serving as a main conduit for foreign contacts in Mexico, China and Canada, among others. But when it comes to Israel, the stakes are especially high for Kushner. Jan Crawford reports.
18:41 Reported News Briefs Iyar 9, 5778 , 24/04/18 Iyar 9, 5778 , 24/04/18 Supreme Court prohibits even holding cell phone while driving Read more Court rules that, while driving, 'it is forbidden to hold or use a telephone without a hands-free device.' ► ◄ Last Briefs
Hague was released by the Mariners on Tuesday, Mike Curto of the Tacoma Rainiers radio network reports.
Hague was hitting just .226 with a .683 OPS through 17 games with Triple-A Tacoma this season, so the Mariners opted to cut him loose. The 32-year-old hasn't appeared in the majors since 2015, when he hit .250/.400/.333 in a brief 10-game stint with the Blue Jays. He'll look to latch on elsewhere as organizational depth at the corner infield spots.
Russian foreign ministry says Crimea will not be returned to Ukraine
MOSCOW, Feb 15 (Reuters) - Russia will not hand back control of Crimea to Ukraine, Russia's foreign ministry said on Wednesday, responding to comments from the White House that the United States expected the Black Sea peninsula to be returned.
"We don't give back our own territory. Crimea is territory belonging to the Russian Federation," Maria Zakharova, spokeswoman for the Russian Foreign Ministry, told a news briefing.
On Tuesday, the White House said U.S. President Donald Trump had made it clear that he expects Russia to relinquish control of the territory.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz has been ruled out for the rest of the season.
Head coach Doug Pederson announced on Monday that Wentz, who was among the favourites for MVP honours, had suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament, according to the Eagles' official website.
The injury took place during Sunday's 43-35 victory against the Los Angeles Rams, which took Philadelphia's record for the season to 11-2 and wrapped up their first NFC East title in four years.
During the game Wentz set a franchise record for most touchdowns in a single season, boosting his tally by four to 33.
The 24-year-old will be replaced by back-up Nick Foles for the rest of the season, as the Eagles battle for the number one seed before attempting to lift their first Super Bowl.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A California appellate court has ruled that San Francisco Police administrators acted appropriately in delaying disciplinary action against officers caught exchanging racist and homophobic text messages, raising the possibility the officers could face punishment.
Officer Rain Daughtery sued in 2015 to stop the disciplinary proceedings against him and nine unnamed officers.
A trial court judge cited a California statute of limitations law requiring officers be punished within a year of their transgressions. The judge said the department waited too long before trying to fire the officers.
The Court of Appeal reversed that decision Wednesday, ruling that there are exceptions to the statute of limitations. The unanimous three-judge panel said the department acted appropriately in waiting for the federal corruption probe to end.
The judges sent the case back to the trial court.
Find everything from purses to beach bags stuffed with all kinds of surprises at the third annual Vinton Family Medical
Clinic’s Purse-A-Palooza! Bidding in this silent auction starts 7 a.m. on Monday, April 24th and continues through 5 p.m. Friday, May 5th.
All items have been generously donated by the clinic staff with proceeds going to support improved equipment, special programs, and facilities through the Virginia Gay Hospital Health Care Foundation’s annual campaign.
To learn more about the Virginia Gay Health Care Foundation visit www.myvgh.org
March 31 iNtRON Biotechnology Inc :
* Says it received patent on March 31, for novel streptococcus iniae bacteriophage str-inp-1 and its use for preventing proliferation of streptococcus iniae
* Patent number is 10-2015-0141281
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Highlights of the show this year include painter Kehinde Wiley’s first work since unveiling Barack Obama’s presidential portrait.
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Cloudy weather conditions are expected in most upper and central parts of the country while, dust-thunderstorm-rain with gusty winds is likely at scattered places in Balochistan, Punjab, Khaber Pakhunkhwa, FATA, federal capital, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir during next 24 hours.
Rainfall is likely in Balochistan at Quetta, Zhob, in Punjab at D.G. Khan, Multan, Rawalpindi, in Khaber Pakhunkhwa at Malakand, Hazara, Peshawar, Bannu, D.I. Khan divisions, FATA, Islamabad while at isolated places in Kalat, Sahiwal, Bahawalpur, Faisalabad, Sargodha, Lahore, Mardan, Kohat divisions, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir during this time span.
A westerly wave is present along western parts of the country and likely to enter central and upper parts of the country on Monday (night) and may persist upper parts of the country till Wednesday afternoon, an official of Met office told APP.—APP
Throughout the weekend at the Nolan County Coliseum, Ogden’s 8 & U. hosted a two day long barrel racing championship throughout Saturday and Sunday.
After occupying the Nolan County Coliseum (NCC), Ogden’s set up their championship runs throughout the arena floor and began to allow riders to compete with their horses. Competition began Saturday afternoon around 2 p.m. and ran until 10 p.m. that night. This continued into Sunday, through a church service that began at 8 a.m. and ran most of the day.
All participants in competition receive some form of prize throughout their weekend in competition for Ogden’s, however, the Grand Champion received a saddle while reserve champions were awarded buckles. Top ten finalists were awarded jackets and buckles...To read more, please see our print to online edition.
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BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) – Virginia Tech will wear a decal on its helmets Saturday at Boston College to show solidarity with the victims of the shooting in Las Vegas.
The No. 16 Hokies play the Eagles at 7:15 p.m.
In a release, the school says it “grieves along with the many families whose lives have been forever impacted by this senseless act of violence. This small gesture by our football team honors all of those lives who have been impacted, as well as the many who acted so selflessly to aid strangers and prevent more loss of life.”
The school was the site of the massacre of 32 people on April 16, 2007. The gunman then took his own life.
Virginia Tech also has ties with UNLV, whose athletic director, Desiree Francois-Reed was a deputy AD for the Hokies before accepting the new position.
ISLAMABAD, June 14 (APP): Minister of State for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Marriyum Aurangzeb has congratulated national cricket team over the marvelous victory
against hosts England in the semi final of the Champions Trophy.
In a statement, the minister said that Pakistani squad has remarkably proved its mettle by defeating top ranked South Africa, Sri Lanka and now favorites England.
She hoped that the team will play with the same spirit and continue the winning streak in the final and present an Eid gift to the nation.
It's alleged a Sydney man was found at Perth airport with around 20kg of the drug in a suitcase.
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Prolific movie producer, Daniel Ademinokan has revealed that he is married to Stella Damascus in a Valentine’s day Instagram post.
The Lagos born movie producer and director had been in the spotlight for the past few years for allegedly dating several actresses whilst filing for divorce from his former wife, Doris Ademinokan, with the latest being Stella Damascus; a claim which he refuted in an exclusive interview the Encomium.
However, yesterday saw him surprise his followers on social media with an Instagram post showing him with his new wife – Stella Damascus – and the subsequent comments on his devotion and love for her.
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A Georgia State Patrol trooper died after his vehicle wrecked on Arabi Warwick Road on Monday, according to the Crisp County coroner
× Avalanche kills one person in Garfield County
GARFIELD COUNTY, Colo. — An avalanche killed one person in Garfield County in western Colorado Tuesday. A second person made it out according to the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office.
This happened in the northwest corner of Garfield County. A statement from the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office said the avalanche was near Sheriff’s Reservoir in the Flat Tops Wilderness Area.
The Colorado Avalanche Information Center said the avalanche danger was moderate at the time of the slide.
Members of the Routt County Search and Rescue team as well as crews from Rio Blanco and Garfield counties were conducting operations at the site of the avalanche.
Crews were coming off of the mountain at sunset Tuesday. They planned to retrieve the body of the person who died Wednesday morning.
Toshiba to delay chip business sale to next year - Kyodo
TOKYO, Feb 15 Toshiba Corp has decided to delay the sale of shares in its chip business to the next financial year or later, Japan's Kyodo news agency reported on Wednesday, without citing sources.
The St-Hubert restaurant chain has joined a growing movement to eliminate the use of plastic drinking straws.
The iconic Quebec restaurant chain made the announcement Wednesday, noting that other restaurant brands that belong to the RECIPE Unlimited Corporation (formerly Cara Operations) would adopt the same policy. Those restaurants include Harvey’s, The Keg, Swiss Chalet and East Side Mario’s.
Single use plastic drinking draws and the inability of many centres to recycle them have been blamed for adding to marine pollution.
The Chinese source Weibo assumed Apple may call the new color “Blush Gold”.
Recent leaks hinted Apple will go off the rose gold iPhone color and will replace it with darker copper hue. Previous leaks suggested new iPhone will come in three color variations: black, white and copper gold. The latter is considered an ugly choice by some experts.
The information about the new color name was shared by Benjamin Geskin on Twitter. He wrote:
Foxconn’s internal name of the new #iPhone8 color is “Blush Gold” Barcode says “Blush Gold 64GB / 128GB”.
Furthermore, as it is seen from the post, the “Blush Gold” model will only be available with 64 GB and 128 GB storage. This is a bit strange that Apple has limited the model’s storage, still, this information is not official and everything may change by the release date.
A 21-YEAR-OLD woman who did an illegal u-turn at a green light has been charged with drink driving.
Police stopped the woman on Minjungbal Dr about 1.15am on Saturday and carried out the RBT.
Her provisional licence was suspended after she recorded 0.118. She will appear before Tweed Heads Local Court on June 21.
After an EF1 tornado touched down in Marathon County last week, many were wondering just how the tornado warning system is operated in the county. Bert Nitzke with the South Area Fire and Emergency Response District tells Newsline 9 that firefighters are encouraged to be trained to spot severe weather.
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Labour minister Mildred Oliphant has launched an investigation into a dog attack on a domestic worker in Cape Town.
Lilian Mkosi‚ 57‚ was attacked by her employer Brent Chad’s two pitbulls in Monte Vista while he was out playing golf on July 29‚ IOL reported on Monday.
She was reportedly working in the house when the dogs dragged her to the ground by biting her legs‚ then went for her head and neck.
She said the police and paramedics were able to help her only after a neighbour threw raw meat on the floor to distract the dogs.
A Labour Ministry statement on Monday said: “The incident allegedly happened despite the domestic worker repeatedly reporting of the imminent danger that these dogs were posing to her.
On the NSE, Shipping Corp shares surged 8.25% to close at Rs85.95. Photo: Hindustan Times
New Delhi: Shares of Shipping Corporation of India today soared 16% to touch its one-year high level following reports that Niti Aayog has proposed strategic sale of about 26% stake in the company.
The stock after making a strong opening further jumped 15.94% to Rs 92—its 52-week high—on the BSE before it closed at Rs85.40, higher by 7.62% against the previous session’s closing.
On the NSE, the shares surged 8.25% to Rs85.95.
NITI Aayog has proposed strategic sale of about 26% stake in Shipping Corporation of India, which could fetch about Rs 960 crore to the exchequer.
The government holds 63.75% stake in the Navratna PSU. After the sale of 26% stake, the government holding in the company will come down to 37.75%. The government has budgeted to raise Rs 15,000 crore through strategic sale of PSUs this fiscal.
19:32 Reported News Briefs Kislev 23, 5778 , 11/12/17 Kislev 23, 5778 , 11/12/17 Herev Gideon: US tactical training school teaches civilians IDF combat methods Read more "I believe in 'Never Again', and I think it's a mitzvah to protect our families, protect our synagogues." ► ◄ Last Briefs
New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. is a human highlight reel. There’s no other way to put it and certainly none that would justify what he does on a day-by-day basis.
Last week, Beckham wowed the crowd with an insane one-handed touchdown catch that was ultimately called back on an Olivier Vernon sack.
Although it didn’t count, the catch received the attention it deserved because it was just so jaw-dropping. But when the Giants returned to practice on Monday, Beckham wasted absolutely no time out-doing himself yet again.
In a one-on-one drill against cornerback Janoris Jenkins, Beckham went up and snatched a ball out of the air over the Jackrabbit’s head.
The coverage by Jenkins was great. There’s just no stopping Beckham’s ridiculous talent and freakish athleticism.
So this just happened at #GiantsCamp 👀🔥 pic.twitter.com/w3kFtK7gbK — New York Giants (@Giants) August 14, 2017
What can even be said? The oohs and aahs of the crowd pretty much sum up the reaction to the catch.
LOS ANGELES (AP)  Southern California authorities are searching for a motorcyclist who eluded officers after leading them on a chase with speeds topping 100 mph.
The California Highway Patrol says the pursuit began Tuesday night when officers tried to pull over the motorcyclist for speeding east of Los Angeles.
The chase wound along at least three freeways before the motorcyclist exited in downtown Los Angeles and authorities lost sight of the vehicle.
CHP Officer Stephan Brandt says the motorcycle hit speeds over 100 mph but could not confirm TV reports that it reached at least 140 mph.
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Following their visit to Massey University’s ManawatÅ« campus several weeks ago, television personalities Jono Pryor and Ben Boyce were back in Palmerston North this week to film a segment for their namesake show.
The city won the show’s "cool town bro" competition, which saw Jono and Ben exploring the sights of Palmerston North and filming for an episode that airs tonight.
One of the show’s stars, comedian Laura Daniel, who is originally from Palmerston North, visited the campus to film a music video.
The episode airs tonight at 7.30pm on television channel three.
Baku. 15 September. REPORT.AZ/ In January-August, Azerbaijan has produced 25 572,7 thousand tons of crude oil, including gas condensate.
Report informs referring to the State Statistical Committee (SSC), 25,538,5 thousand tons of this volume was commodity crude oil.
During reporting period, 18 769.1 mln. cubic meters of natural gas was extracted, of which 12 059.4 mln. cubic meters were commodity gas.
Oil production declined by 9.3%, and commodity gas production fell down by 4.1%.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick Three-Evening' game
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the "Pick Three-Evening" game were:
1-0-5, Fireball: 5
(one, zero, five; Fireball: five)
Record reporter Laura Booth captures the moment the keg is tapped.
Keg is tapped! #KWOktoberfest pic.twitter.com/Bb8sZ2RJf1
— Laura Booth (@Laura__Booth) October 6, 2017
More to come.
"Pitch for Detroit" is a big kickball event to raise money for a good cause. Caring people are pitching in to help support a new playground and performance stage at a new outdoor community space in Detroit. Click the video player for JoAnne Purtan's Interview.
Pitch for Detroit is a young adult charity kickball tournament to be held at Wayne State Athletic Fields on August 13 from 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
This year Pitch participants are on a mission to raise $20,000 to support a playground and performance stage for the Mack Lot, a new outdoor community space by MACC Development, anchoring the revitalization of Mack Avenue as a pedestrian friendly corridor.
Click the link to see what Pitch for Detroit is all about.
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Fine Art Photography graduate Brenda Lee Bays waves and holds up her diploma during the College of the Canyons commencement ceremony held earlier this month at the Valencia campus. Dan Watson/For the Signal Kymber Scheiffler has completed the summer reading program at College of the Canyons for children.
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LEXINGTON, Ky A new curfew will take effect in Lexington Friday night for anyone under the age of 18. The curfew change is in response to Lexington 2016 homicide rate, which was the city's highest for more than a decade. The Urban City Council has voted to enforce a seven day a week curfew of midnight for anyone under the age of 18. "It'll keep the younger ones who shouldn't be out after midnight, not out after midnight, so I think it'll be a good thing," said Pies and Pints General Manager Kiera Lindeman.
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JERUSALEM (AP) — An Israeli legal rights group says it is suing two New Zealanders it credits with convincing the pop singer Lorde to cancel her performance in Israel.
Shurat HaDin said Wednesday it filed the suit in a Jerusalem court on behalf of three Israeli concert ticket holders. The group says the lawsuit intends to give "real consequences to those who selectively target Israel and seek to impose an unjust and illegal boycott against the Jewish state." The three Israelis are seeking about $13,000 in damages.
Lorde announced late last year she was canceling her planned June 2018 concert in Tel Aviv. The two New Zealanders — one Jewish, one Palestinian — had appealed to the singer in an open letter to "join the artistic boycott of Israel."
A woman in the Miami area was arrested last week after video surfaced of a woman kicking a small dog in the elevator.
Keevonna Wilson, 24, faces charges of animal cruelty in the Sept. 20 incident that took place at an apartment complex in Aventura, WPLG reports.
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Surveillance video shows a woman, who authorities suspect is Wilson chasing the dog into the elevator and then continuously kicking and abusing it in a corner. Once the elevator opens, the woman casually walks out, leaving the dog to walk around the building alone.
Miami-Dade County Animal Services officials said to WPLG that the dog suffered bruises on its abdomen and on the outside part of its ears. They gave the dog medical treatment and placed it with a foster home.
Police took Wilson to the Miami-Dade County Jail, where she was later released, according to NBC Miami.
(WARNING: Video contains graphic content)
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April 28Sunflower Pharmaceutical Group Co Ltd :
* Sees H1 FY 2017 net profit to decrease by 10 percent to increase by 20 percent, or to be 149.5 million yuan to 199.4 million yuan
* Says H1 FY 2016 net profit was 166.2 million yuan
* The reason for the forecast is uncertainty due to industry policy adjustment
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/iyAgcr
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
Two Virginia Democrats vying to be the face of the resistance to President Trump squared off Tuesday in a gubernatorial primary that's come down to a choice between heads and hearts. Former U.S. Rep. Tom Perriello , who served from 2008 to 2010, is running as a liberal crusader supported by Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders , promising to stand up to both Trump and the entrenched business interests that dominate state politics.
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All good things must come to an end.
AOL Instant Messenger is officially shutting December 15th, according to Oath, a Verizon subsidiary.
All good things come to an end. On Dec 15, we'll bid farewell to AIM. Thank you to all our users! #AIMemories https://t.co/b6cjR2tSuU pic.twitter.com/V09Fl7EPMx — AIM (@aim) October 6, 2017
The iconic app was a staple for anyone who loved the Internet in the 90's and early 00's.
In a post on Tumblr, Oath VP of communications Michael Albers writes:
AIM tapped into new digital technologies and ignited a cultural shift, but the way in which we communicate with each other has profoundly changed. As a result we’ve made the decision that we will be discontinuing AIM effective December 15, 2017. We are more excited than ever to continue building the next generation of iconic brands and life-changing products for users around the world.
It's not yet clear what will replace AIM.
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The happiest day in Wilfredo Leon’s life – he has become a dad!https://t.co/6vHnAOEQ5J #volleyball #congratulations pic.twitter.com/xpkZG7VcFr
But a company called Made in Space is indifferent to space's indifference. In a first, it's showed that it can 3-D print in a thermal vacuum chamber, which simulates the nastiness of space. It's a milestone in the outfit's ambitious Archinaut program, which hopes to launch a 3-D printer with robot arms into orbit. You know, to build things like satellites and telescopes and stuff.
State police: Man arrested for DUI after fatal crash
VERONA, Va. (AP) — Virginia State Police say a man who was driving under the influence has been arrested after a crash that killed a pedestrian.
Police spokeswoman Corinne Geller said in a news release Wednesday morning that 41-year-old Wanda K. Kramer of Verona died at the scene late Tuesday night.
The statement says a man driving a Chevrolet Impala in Augusta County struck Kramer around 10:30 p.m. Tuesday. The driver, who wasn't injured, was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. He wasn't identified.
The crash remains under investigation, and no further details were immediately available.
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Thank you everyone for the love & support for Maureen Barrack the last few days. We will host a memorial service Friday, August 18th at 4:00pm at the North Coast Church – Vista Campus (out on N. Santa Fe Ave in Vista). All are welcome, and please spread the word to people who may have known her.
In lieu of flowers Maureen would have loved for you to make a donation to the Vista Art Foundation to keep her vision for community art alive.
Three hikers have been injured following a run-in with a bear at a campground near Alaska's largest city.
Anchorage authorities say four young people were hiking in the woods around the Eagle River campground when three of them were injured by a grizzly bear with two cubs. They were taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Anchorage police said in a news release say that while responding officers were searching for the hikers they were charged by the bear and shot at it. The bear's status was not immediately known.
Mobile biometrics in financial services: A five factor framework — University of Oxford — “Overall, users believe that biometric authentication is more secure (83%) and more convenient (92%) than passwords. Fingerprint recognition obtained marginally better results compared to face recognition, for both security and convenience.”
The president of the youth football league says Liberty’s midget team is not in the playoffs because it violated league rules.
"[My clients] love how smooth and chiseled their face looks after use," Daniel told E! News. "Plus, when makeup lays on the skin it's much smoother as well."
It would make sense to be cautious about applying a new device to your precious face without knowing exactly how it will affect it. We learned, however, that Ashunta used the new version of the device on Taraji prior to the Oscars 2018 red carpet, as well as others.
"It delivers the exfoliation equivalent of a facial peel at a spa, plus it removes peach fuzz, leaving skin baby soft," she stated.
To give your skin the red carpet treatment, Daniel suggests using it, then applying a serum or toner to the fresh layer of skin.
"I love using Honest Beauty's Clarifying Toner after I use it on my clients," he said. "It neutralizes and balances the skins surface so moisturizing afterwards is absorbed instantly. Dior's Capture Youth Plump Serum is great afterwards too."
Wiles, 25, is the third U.S. Alpine skier to suffer a serious injury in recent weeks. Travis Ganong, the only U.S. man to win a World Cup Alpine event in the last two years, tore his right ACL on Dec. 28. Fellow speed specialist Steven Nyman, expected to make his fourth Olympic team, tore his right ACL last month.
The accused allegedly conspired to replace N1,000 denominations contained in 61 boxes with cut newspapers or lower denominations.
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Earlier this week, on the same day the federal government released horrifying figures about the continuing rise of opioid overdose deaths in this country, President Donald Trump missed a chance to elevate the problem in announcing he would decline to declare an emergency.
A security researcher who stopped the spread of a global computer virus attack was arraigned Monday in a Wisconsin federal court.
Marcus Hutchins, also known as "Malware-Tech," pleaded not guilty to allegedly making and selling other malware.
Hutchins became an accidental hero in May when he created a kill-switch that helped stop the "WannaCry" virus from infecting computers worldwide.
Hutchins was arrested in Las Vegas in August for his alleged role in creating and distributing malware that steals people's banking information.
Hutchins, a U.K. citizen, will be allowed to return to his cyber security work in Los Angeles, and travel within the U.S.
His trial is scheduled for October.
The case is set to be a major one in the cyber security community.
Shortly after Hutchins' arrest, legal experts said the charges raised an "interesting legal question" as to whether making malware is illegal.
Italian coastguards have rescued 63 migrants after their wooden boat capsized in the Mediterranean sea off the coast of Libya.
The dramatic scene was recorded by helmet-cams worn by some of the rescuers.
As the coastguards approach the migrants one of them can be heard on the video telling those on the wooden craft "Don't move!"
But as some of the panicked migrants dive overboard, the boat tips up and one of the rescuers can be seen diving into the water and swimming out to pull a stranded young girl to safety.
Some 1,000 migrants have been rescued in the Mediterranean over the past few days as good weather and calm seas has made it easier for boats to depart.
But an estimated 570 migrants have died attempting to cross to Europe this year, according to the Missing Migrants Project.
March 29 Sartorius Stedim Biotech Sa
* Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, Aix-Marseille Provence Metropolis and co launch 23 million euros R & D program in Aubagne
* Creation of 200 new jobs by the end of 2018
* Sees widening production capacity by one-third and doubling the size of the logistics platform Source text: bit.ly/2mGbSIi Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
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Baku. 19 March. REPORT.AZ/ The seminar-conference dedicated to role and functions of mass media in the presidential elections has today started in Baku with organizational support of the Presidential Administration of the Republic of Azerbaijan, the Central Election Commission (CEC), the National Television and Radio Broadcasting Council (NTRC) and Press Council.
CEC Chairman Mazahir Panahov, Assistant to the President of Azerbaijan on Social and Political Affairs Ali Hasanov, NTRC Chairman Nushiravan Maharramli, Chairman of Press Council Aflatun Amashov and media representatives are attending the event.
When the order came to hang a cross in the entrance of every state building in Bavaria, the mayor of Deggendorf was not particularly bothered by the religious symbolism.
Crosses are already ubiquitous in Deggendorf, a picture-perfect town on the Danube. There is one in his office and another in the room where town officials perform civil marriages. The fire station has a cross on the wall, as does nearly every classroom in every public school.
“This is about culture, not religion,” said the mayor, Christian Moser, adding that the separation of church and state was “a given.”
Actually, it is, and it isn’t.
Religion is in decline in Germany, but religious symbols are making a powerful comeback as part of the simmering culture wars playing out from Berlin to rural Bavaria three years after the country opened its doors to more than a million migrants, many from predominantly Muslim countries.
Outlook.com Premium email service, which Microsoft began testing in October, is now available to all . You get the following features with this paid service, via a report:
Macra paid K64m for Muhara's office furniture as CSOs demand Malawi govt Chief Secretary to …
The ‘No objection’ was for single sourcing of the contractor, a personal friend of Ngalawa who is also President of the Procurement Institute of Malawi. Macra also awarded Custom Furniture and EQWIP a K223 million contract to furnish telecentres, a project which the parastatal uses to syphon funds and …
Temperatures are cold enough for frost this morning. But, a warming trend starts today. Click and watch the forecast video for details.
In this Thursday, Feb 9, 2017 photo, a bald eagle takes flight at Lake Manawa in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Once near extinction, the bald eagle population is seeing a spike in eastern Nebraska and western Iowa.
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Ben White, who covered the downfall of Bear at the FT and NYT back in 2008, takes a look back on where banks been since then.
There is no doubt that a 2003 car tax increase helped wreck Democrat Gray Davis' career as governor of California. But a new batch of car taxes just passed by state legislators at the strong urging of Gov. Jerry Brown will not harm him or his legacy.
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Roady's Truck Stops selected Adrenity Media Networks Inc. as its exclusive provider of music and messaging services for member locations nationwide. "Adrenity is offering our member locations category-specific messaging to increase profitability.
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The Competition Commission has taken measures to enhance security at its premises after two laptops were stolen last week.
“There has been a security breach at the offices of the Competition Commission. Two laptops were stolen on Tuesday, 8 August, from the division responsible for investigations into cartel conduct,” said the commission on Saturday.
The commission, which is an entity of the Department of Economic Development, said the matter was reported to the South African Police Service (SAPS) and the case has subsequently been transferred to the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (the Hawks) for further investigation.
“The commission has taken the necessary measures and safeguards to enhance security,” it said.
The commission is empowered by the Competition Act to investigate, control and evaluate restrictive business practices, abuse of dominant positions and mergers in order to achieve equity and efficiency in the South African economy.
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In a truly jaw-dropping new low for the American campus, a student group just shut down a talk by an American Civil Liberties Union leader on free speech. Claire Guthrie GastaÃ±aga, the ACLU's Virgiâ¦
SBI home loans up to Rs 75 lakh, earlier available at 9.1%, can now be taken at 8.6%. For others, the rate would be 8.65%, against 9.15% earlier.
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St Kilda captain Jarryn Geary has declared top 10 draft picks Hunter Clark and Nick Coffield are ready to perform if given the nod to play in round one.
The versatile Clark and half-back Coffield were taken at selections seven and eight respectively in last year’s draft, and impressed in the JLT Community series.
Saints recruits Hunter Clark and Nick Coffield. Photo: AAP
The Saints take on the Brisbane Lions at Etihad Stadium in their season opener on Saturday, and while Geary said that the decision wasn’t in his hands, he said both players would acquit themselves well if selected this week.
“I’m not sure what the match committee will do, but one thing I do know is if they do play, I’d back them in to perform strongly,” Geary said on Tuesday as the Saints began their new life at the revamped Moorabbin Oval.
“They’ve been really impressive over the preseason, given themselves every chance to play round one, so if they do get picked I’m really confident they’ll be able to perform a role on the day,” he said.
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Incumbent Mabatini MCA in Mathare Constituency Wilfred Odalo yesterday trounced his rivals in ODM repeat nominations held yesterday in Mathare.
Odalo beat his five rivals garnering 239 votes against his closest rival John Obonyo’s 98 votes.
The High Court had ordered ODM party to repeat nominations in the area after it nullified Odalo’s win.
Odalo expressed satisfaction with the way nominations promising to serve Mabatini MCAs better if elected the second term.
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Rockin' Country Fest Coming to Taylor this Sept. The two-day event will feature performances from Old Dominion, Billy Ray Cyrus and more!
Chase Rice to Perform at The Fillmore in 2018Chase Rice is already getting his ducks in a row for 2018.
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mind) tend to belittle the serious nature of the true crimes of violence involving force and physical harm. The latter rightfully deserve society’s attention and remedy.
Sue’s right about the unpleasant stuff that goes on when men decide that a “move” is in order. Increase the physical distance, (move off). Look him straight in the eye and say, “I don’t think that’s funny.” But leave the high-road indignation to what matters.
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Romelu Lukaku was accused of acting “like a second-row rugby player” as he tried to get to Manchester City’s players during the extraordinary tunnel bust-up at Old Trafford after Sunday’s Manchester derby that prompted both clubs and the Football Association to launch investigations yesterday.
The United striker rushed towards the City dressing room to back up his manager, Jose Mourinho, as ugly scenes broke out between the rival clubs after City’s 2-1 victory moved the Premier League leaders 11 points clear at the top of the table.
United and City are conducting internal inquiries and have been given until 6pm on Wednesday to provide to the FA their accounts of what happened before the governing body decides whether there is sufficient evidence to pursue charges against individuals and/or the clubs. It also emerged that:
April 17, 1912
Civil rights activist Jo Ann Robinson was born in Georgia. Robinson moved to Montgomery in 1949 to become an English professor at Alabama State College and was instrumental in implementing the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Following the arrest of Rosa Parks on Dec. 1, 1955, Robinson wrote and mimeographed thousands of flyers calling for a boycott of the city’s buses. Throughout the boycott, she served as president of the Women’s Political Council and an active member of the Montgomery Improvement Association, writing the organization’s weekly newsletter. Robinson published her memoir, “The Montgomery Bus Boycott and the Women Who Started It,” in 1987.
Read more at Encyclopedia of Alabama .
The Montgomery Bus Boycott and the Women Who Started It. The Memoirs of Jo Ann Gibson Robinson. (Chris Drumm, Flickr)
Jung Ho Kang, as expected, will not report to Pirates spring training when it opens Friday, team president Frank Coonelly said in a statement. A South Korean court recently set a Feb. 22 trial date to address charges stemming from Kang's DUI arrest in December.
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If you're looking for a job, the numbers that come out of the N.C. Department of Commerce probably don't mean much to you. Never mind the 92 percent of the workforce who are employed, you still need a paycheck.
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Seven years ago the story of a wounded Rancho Cucamonga marine inspired the creation of the Semper Fi Golf Tournament which has so far raised more than $250,000 to help other injured service men and women.
On Aug. 26, 2011, Corporal Justin Crabbe, USMC, stepped on an improvised explosive device
while on duty in Afghanistan and lost his legs, three fingers and his thumbs. Following many
surgeries and rehab sessions, Crabbe is recovering with help from the Semper Fi Fund, the beneficiary of the tournament.
After meeting Crabbe, Kerry Bubb, president of KWB Wealth Managers Group, was moved to help the nonprofit help other injured service men and women.
Registration is for this year’s tourney is $200 and is due March 2. The April 6 event will be held at the Oak Quarry Golf Club, 7151 Sierra Ave. in Jurupa Valley.
Information: semperfigolftournament.com or 909-307-8220.
A teenager thrown from his vehicle in a crash northwest of London has died.
A car travelling northwest on Coldstream Road Sunday at 4:23 p.m. left the road before striking a tree and catching fire, Middlesex OPP said.
The 16-year-old driver, the lone occupant in the vehicle, was thrown from the car. He was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.
The teen, identified as Cameron Ferguson of Middlesex Centre, has died from his injuries, police said Monday.
BOULDER — BB-9E makes its Hollywood debut on Friday, and if it captures the hearts of consumers like fellow droid BB-8, it can be in homes now.
Boulder-based robotics company Sphero Inc. has added to its lineup of Star Wars app-enabled droids, with the sinister BB-9E and beloved R2-D2.
BB-9E will make its first appearance in the upcoming movie “Star Wars: The Last Jedi.” The all-black BB-9E is a droid from the First Order, making it less cute and cuddly than BB-8, a breakout star of 2015’s The Force Awakens and a breakout product for Sphero.
The toy version of BB-9E rolls just like its film counterpart, can interact with other Sphero droids and is app-enabled.
The company also released R2-D2, which waddles like it does in the movies, lights up and has the same signature beeps and boops.
Sphero’s new products were released in September and are available now.
While Capt. Dave is absent, his staunch rival is given the responsibility of covering the flight from Los Angeles to Las Vegas.
Ozil’s Arsenal career appears to be winding down with the player’s contract expiring at the end of the season.
The Germany international seems unlikely to sign a contract extension, despite Arsene Wenger repeatedly reiterating his desire to keep hold of the 28-year-old.
And Goal say that Barcelona, as well as United, are keen on securing his signature.
Given his contract situation, the player is free to talk to foreign clubs in January about a move and Arsenal could be forced to cash in on him to avoid losing him for nothing.
It is said Ozil is open to joining the La Liga side or embarking on a reunion with Jose Mourinho at Old Trafford.
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Members of the Mexican national soccer team traveled to the United States on Monday to prepare for friendlies with Iceland and Croatia.
The squad was expected to hold its first training session late Monday at a facility in San Jose, California,
Royal Bank of Scotland chief executive Ross McEwan speaks during an interview with Reuters at Canary Wharf in London, Britain July 7, 2015. REUTERS/Neil Hall
LONDON Investor advisory firm Institutional Shareholder Services has advised shareholders in Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS.L) to vote against its remuneration policy next week because it is unclear how bonuses will be paid out to senior directors.
The group, which advises institutional investors, raised concerns about what will qualify Chief Executive Ross McEwan and Chief Financial Officer Ewen Stevenson to earn payouts even though the size of potential bonuses are being cut.
The firm said that the reduction in bonuses available to McEwan and Stevenson was not enough to offset "uncertainty around how performance will be assessed."
RBS will hold its annual general meeting in Edinburgh on May 11.
(Reporting By Andrew MacAskill, Editing by Lawrence White)
Police have issued these images of a man they wish to speak with in connection with a burglary at a property in Horbury.
Wakefield District CID would like to speak with anyone who can identify the man or has any information about a burglary on Westfield Road on September 1.
The offence took place between 8.20am and 4.30pm after suspects broke in and stole items including a mobile phone and cash.
Detective Inspector Dave Watts of Wakefield District CID, said: “Enquiries have been ongoing into this offence and we would like to speak with the man pictured in connection with what took place.
“Anyone who can identify this man or who has information about the offence should contact Wakefield District CID on 101 referencing crime number 13170404063.”
April 20 Idi SCA:
* Dividend of 1.60 euros per share, rising by + 14.20%
* FY income from investment activities 72.8 million euros ($78.29 million) versus 47.3 million euros year ago
* The NAV per share as of December 31, 2016, amounts to 41.94 euros per share (+ 22.77% compared to 31 december 2015).
* Says reasonably optimistic regarding FY 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9299 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
“Every single decision I've made in my 22 years is for the good & the sake of Arsenal. Even when it was the wrong decision, my one priority was to do well for the club” @BBCOne teatime news report on the start of Arsene Wenger’s farewell to Arsenal after 22 years in charge #AFC pic.twitter.com/PELJAU7FQl
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RICHMOND, Va. - Bryant & Stratton College offers a wide range of career opportunities to prospective students. Campus Director, Beth Murphy joined us recently to fill us in on the programs offered by the career college, and also to share the details behind an upcoming Open House event.
Bryant & Stratton’s Career Open House takes place on Saturday, August 19th from 10 am to 1 pm at 8141 Hull Street in North Chesterfield.
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Gyorko went 2-for-5 with a two-run single in a win over the Brewers on Tuesday.
Gyorko capped off a four-run second for the Cardinals with a single to center that plated Kolten Wong and Francisco Pena. The 29-year-old infielder now has a pair of two-RBI tallies over his last three games, and he's hit safely in five of his last six contests overall. Timely hitting has been a constant for Gyorko during May, as he's compiled 12 of his 17 RBI for the season this month.
Dear Tingasiga: Of the many beautiful tributes and eulogies last week in memory of Margaret Mungherera, I was especially struck by what was said by two key figures in Uganda's ruling establishment. Former vice president Specioza Wandira-Kazibwe wanted Mungherera's body in Parliament.
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Mike Krzyzewski announces large donation to education foundation named for his mother Emily K. Legendary basketball coach donates $3 million to campaign to help underprivileged children go to college and excel Chuck Liddy ×
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MILAN Feb 14 * Italian banks Banca Popolare di Vicenza and Veneto Banca have submitted a draft merger plan to the European Central Bank that includes a new capital injection of between 4 billion and 5 billion euros ($4.3-5.3 billion), Il Messaggero reported without citing sources.
* The paper said the draft plan had been submitted also to European Union's competition authorities to clear the way for a an expected investment by the Italian state in the two ailing regional banks.
* The plan prepared by Popolare di Vicenza CEO Fabrizio Viola also envisages the creation of a bad bank where the two bank's 9 billion euros of bad loans would be transferred, the paper said.
* Popolare di Vicenza and Veneto Banca did not immediately reply to a request for comment.
* Italy could tap the 20 billion euro bank aid fund it introduced in December which it used to bail out Monte dei Paschi di Siena.
($1 = 0.9416 euros) (Reporting by Valentina Za. Editing by Jane Merriman)
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SUDBURY — A strike by faculty members at Laurentian University is over now that the union and school have reached a tentative agreement.
The university says ratification votes will be held as soon as possible so that faculty and students can get back to class.
If it is ratified, classes at the university's Barrie campus and online will resume Tuesday and those at the Sudbury campus will start Oct. 16 after the fall break.
Details of the proposed deal have not been released.
Retail sales fell 1.2 per cent in May, worse than the 0.8 per cent decline City economists had expected, according to the Office for National Statistics.
The annual rate of growth slipped to 0.9 per cent, the lowest since April 2013.
Consumers have been feeling the impact of higher inflation and weak wage growth.
Retail sales, which make up around 20 per cent of GDP, are considered a crucial barometer for the health of the overall economy.
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Jared Kushner -- Orthodox Jewish son-in-law of the president-elect and close confidant has been described as “de facto campaign manager,” and was reportedly highly influential in the billionaire’s selection of Mike Pence as running mate.
Could it be today's news that bothers me. Once again Pence and Ryan are as quiet as mice.
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The 77th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally drew to a close Sunday in western South Dakota.
The State Highway Patrol says there were eight traffic fatalities this year compared to three last year.
There were 68 injury crashes, 18 more than last year.
Forty-six people were arrested on felony drug charges, down slightly from 2016.
One-hundred-61 people were arrested for drunken driving, 26 fewer than last year.
It has taken almost 13 years but former President Olusegun Obansanjo has now apologised to human rights activist, Dr. Joel Odumakin for the man-handling she suffered from security operatives back in May 2004. The duo were special guests at an event in Abeokuta, Ogun State when the apology went down. An excited Joel Odumakin took to Instagram to share the news and wrote: ‘I apologise on
Rosalie Gebeau holds her 11 month old baby, Kaylee Ahenakew, while visiting family on the Rocky Boy's Reservation, Mont., Thursday, Sept. 22, 2005.
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DUBAI, March 28 Passenger traffic at Dubai International Airport, the world's busiest for international traffic, climbed 8.8 percent from a year earlier to 6.95 million people in February, the airport's operator said on Tuesday. In the first two months of this year, traffic increased 9.3 percent to 14.99 million people. The growth was fuelled by rising traffic with eastern Europe and Asia. The airport, which accounts for only part of Dubai's air freight, handled 192,704 tonnes of cargo in February, down 1.9 per cent from a year earlier. In the first two months of 2017, freight increased 0.8 percent to 400,976 tonnes. (Reporting by Andrew Torchia, editing by Ed Osmond)
Fifty-six associates walked the stage, received their diploma and celebrated their accomplishments.
Department managers and supervisors went through two weeks of training, while assistant managers went through seven.
The training academy is expected to teach 90 workers each week from the 13 stores across the state of North Dakota.
"The academy is important because it's our opportunity to train our associates on what we call 'one best way', which is how we expect them to not just run the store, but to interact with those customers that come in from shopping online and to pick up product in the store as well," said John Welling, Wal-Mart vice president and general manager of Region 52.
The Dilworth Training Academy is the 68th to open.
By the end of 2017, there will be 200 training academies across the United States.
As directed byin her preliminary injunction order, lawyers for the state and for the men scheduled to be executed by the state have proposed a new plan for the lawyers of the condemned men to view the executions should a federal appeals court lift Baker's stay on the executions The proposal would allow attorneys to bring a cellphone into the Cummins Unit and turn it over to a Arkansas Department of Correction deputy director. Should an attorney wish to use the phone while in the execution viewing room, she could quietly exit the room and retrieve the cell phone from the deputy director and make a call, while another attorney stayed behind.Baker will have to approve the proposal.
Rapidly melting snow causing flooding in Sibley County
HENDERSON TOWNSHIP, Minn. (AP) — Rapidly melting snow is causing some flooding around Minnesota.
The Minnesota Department of Transportation closed Highway 93 in Sibley County Sunday due to flooding along the Rush River. The roadway was closed between Highway 169 and Henderson.
According to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resource's website, a majority of river levels across the state are listed as "high" or "very high."
National Weather Service meteorologist Eric Ahasic says southwestern Minnesota rivers are flooding first. Ahasic tells KARE-TV that because of the late snow in April, flooding along the Mississippi River won't likely occur until May.
Forecasters say the 7-day forecast looks mainly dry which should mitigate any major flooding in the short term.
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Information from: KARE-TV, http://www.kare11.com
Five South Korean nationals were arrested in Aalborg last night under suspicion they are illegally staying in the country.
However, this is no ordinary case, and it has grabbed the attention of the international media.
One of those under custody is Chung Yoo-ra, 20, the daughter of a confidant of South Korean President Park Geun-hye, who a special investigation team want to question in connection with the leader’s impeachment.
Apple has FaceTime, Microsoft has Skype, Google has Hangouts, and now Amazon has Chime. They’re all video chat services, and now Amazon is in on the game across the Mac, Windows, iOS, and Android. Chime is more business focused with features like 100-people conference call support and corporate directories. It’s free for one-on-one conversations, adds in screen sharing and the corporate directory feature for US$2.50 a month per user, and $15 a month gets you all that plus meeting scheduling along with video and audio recording. Apple doesn’t have much to worry about since FaceTime targets individual users, but Skype and Hangouts better watch out because Chime is clearly targeting their users.
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March 19 (Reuters) - CCCG Real Estate Corp Ltd
* Says it will boost a wholly owned real estate unit’s capital by 100 million yuan to 250 million yuan
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - First Bancorp-
* First Bancorp receives regulatory approval for acquisition of ASB Bancorp Inc
* First Bancorp - ‍now received all required regulatory approvals to acquire ASB Bancorp Inc
* First Bancorp - expects to complete merger of asb bancorp into first bancorp and asheville savings bank, ssb into first bank on October 1, 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Allan Fitting passed away May 20, 2018 in Grass Valley, CA. He was 76.
He was born June 24, 1941 in Denver, CO to parents Joseph Ferdinand Fitting and Sarah Jane Haislip. Allan was an auto mechanic. He enjoyed classic cars, billiards and the CA Lotto.
He is survived by son Adam Fitting of Grass Valley, CA; daughters, Arin Urban of Concord, CA, Amy Hedin of Seattle, WA; brother Bill Fitting of Grass Valley, CA; 6 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his mother and father.
A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, June 4, 2018 at the Odd Fellows Cemetery in Nevada City, CA.
Arrangements are under the care of Chapel of the Angels Mortuary.
Landhope Farms last week donated $6,780.43 to the Eli Seth Matthews Leukemia Foundation, an Oxford-based organization fighting to find a cure for childhood cancer. The money was proceeds from a September fund-raiser at Landhope, Matthews, of Oxford, lost his son, Eli Seth, to leukemia in 2011 at the age of 10. Since then, he has established the Eli Seth Matthews Leukemia Foundation. This is the thid year that Landhope Farms has participated in the effort to raise funds for childhood cancer research. Last year, Landhope raised more than $5,700.
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ROME – Italy’s populist 5-Star Movement says it’s open to finding agreement with the Democratic Party on forming a government, but that its members would have to vote on any such alliance.
The country’s March 4 parliamentary election produced an inconclusive outcome. A new round of consultations on creating the next Italian government began on Tuesday.
Five-Star leader Luigi Di Maio declared all negotiations with the right-wing League dead. He said the League was “condemned to irrelevance” by refusing to break with former Premier Silvio Berlusconi’s Forza Italia.
The 5-Stars, the election’s single biggest vote-getter, now are looking to the centre-left Democrats, who are badly divided. Some want to be in opposition, while others are open to a 5-Star deal.
Di Maio says Italians should vote again, if no deal is reached.
Who's that pickin' and a-grinnin'? It's the NAIBC Steering Committee! Left to right, it's John Smith, Bob Ervin, Richard Shinske, and Brian Newsom. Few Northern burgs have as much Southern flavor as Detroit.
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Gov. Scott Walker has signed into law a bill that legalizes possession of a marijuana extract used to treat seizures.
The governor signed the bill Monday in Burlington.
Parents of children who suffer from seizures have pushed for access to cannabidiol oil for years.
The bill makes possession of the oil legal with a doctor's certification, but it is still against the law to produce or sell the oil in the state.
The measure passed the Republican-controlled Legislature after a similar version stalled last session amid fears it would lead to full marijuana legalization.
The oil does not produce a high.
Just three days after their divorce filing went public, Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck put on a united front for Easter.
Affleck, 44, and Garner, 45, attended services together at the Community United Methodist Church of Pacific Palisades on Sunday. The estranged couple beamed at one another and were flanked by their three children, daughters Violet, 11, and Seraphina, 8, and son Samuel, 5.
The pair, who announced their separation in 2015, remain amicable, with Affleck still living on the family property. A source told Page Six, “He’s still at the house. They strive to be the best parents they can be. There’s a strong mutual respect for each other, which you don’t typically find with couples divorcing.”
If there is one thing which the left should have learned over the last couple of years, it is that who controls the key positions in the party matters.
The constituency seats on the Conference Arrangements Committee and the National Constitutional Committee will be elected later this year. The CAC controls the conference agenda, and voting, and the NCC is in charge of the crucial disciplinary function. These elections matter.
The left candidates for these positions are as follows.
Seeking nominations for the Conference Arrangements Committee:
Seema Chandwani
Billy Hayes
Seeking nominations for the National Constitutional Committee
Anna Dyer
Emine Ibrahim
The closing date for nominations is Friday 23rd June. Please make sure that the nominations are raised at your constituency party meeting in time to meet that deadline.
Nominations can be submitted online by CLP Secretaries and Chairs at: https://members.labour.org.uk/annual-conference-nominations.
RIVER EDGE, N.J. -- No one was home when a tree crashed onto a River Edge home, downing power lines.
More than 500 customers were temporarily without power after another transformer exploded moments after the oak toppled Friday night onto the neighbor's, taking a utility pole with it.
Hazmat teams from Bergen County and New Milford joined borough police and firefighters at the Park Avenue house across from Lincoln Avenue.
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Betts left Friday's game against the Astros after aggravating a left wrist injury, Sean McAdam of BostonSportsJournal.com reports.
He missed time in the final week of the regular season with a wrist injury, and appeared to aggravate the injury during a swing late in Game 2 of the ALDS. Considering the Red Sox were getting blown out (8-1) at the time of the injury, it obviously made sense to play it safe and take Betts out. Rajai Davis replaced him. Consider Betts day-to-day in advance of Game 3 on Sunday.
Tim Hardaway and CJ McCollum both enjoyed career nights as the Atlanta Hawks surprised the first-place San Antonio Spurs while McCollum carried the Portland Trail Blazers to a come-from-behind victory. Tim Hardaway Jr. of the Atlanta Hawks, seen in action during a NBA game at Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, in November 2016 McCollum on Sunday scored a career-high 43 points as the Trail Blazers rallied past Minnesota 95-89 and Hardaway tallied 29 points, matching his all-time best total, to push the Hawks over the Spurs 114-112 in overtime.
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What are we willing to do to help someone? To heal someone? To save someone? The “Great Race of Mercy” is an example of what can be done when a group of people are determined to help someone. Let me explain.
The “Great Race Of Mercy” took place in 1925. A large diphtheria outbreak threatened Nome, Alaska. Nome’s supply of antitoxin had expired and Dr. Curtis Welch refused to use it and sent out telegrams seeking a fresh supply of antitoxin. The nearest was found in Anchorage, 1,000 miles away. The only way to get it was by sled dog because planes couldn’t be used and ships would be too slow. A train took the serum 298 miles and from there, the first of twenty mushers and over 100 dogs relayed the package 674 miles from Nenana to Nome. A Norwegian musher arrived on Front Street in Nome on February 2 at 5:30 a.m., just five-and-a-half days later.
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The U.S. House Intelligence Committee on Friday released a previously classified memo claiming that the Department of Justice (DOJ) abused critical surveillance authorities in order to damage President Donald Trump's campaign, reported The Hill.
Trump declassified the document earlier on Friday without redactions, despite fierce public objections to the move from the FBI, which warned that the memo contained “material omissions of fact that fundamentally impact the memo’s accuracy.”
(Arutz Sheva’s North American desk is keeping you updated until the start of Shabbat in New York. The time posted automatically on all Arutz Sheva articles, however, is Israeli time.)
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Canadian Oilseed Processors Association said in a release on Friday:
* CANADIAN OILSEED PROCESSORS ASSOCIATION (COPA) SAYS WILL IMMEDIATELY DISCONTINUE WEEKLY CRUSHINGS DATA REPORT
* COPA SAYS IT WILL CONTINUE TO UPDATE ANNUAL AND MONTHLY CANADIAN OILSEED CRUSHING STATISTICS ON WEBSITE (Reporting By Rod Nickel)
BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) - India won the toss and chose to bowl first against Bangladesh in the Champions Trophy semifinal match at Edgbaston on Thursday.
Both teams selected unchanged teams.
The winner will play Pakistan in the final at The Oval on Sunday.
A Indian fan chants ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy semifinal match between Bangladesh and India at Edgbaston in Birmingham, England, Thursday, June 15, 2017. (AP Photo/Rui Vieira)
India is the defending champion, while Bangladesh is playing in its first semifinal at an ICC competition.
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Lineups:
India: Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli (captain), Yuvraj Singh, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Hardik Pandya, Kedar Jadhav, Ravindra Jadeja, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Ravichandran Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah.
Bangladesh: Tamim Iqbal, Soumya Sarkar, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan, Sabbir Rahman, Mahmudullah, Mosaddek Hossain, Mashrafe Mortaza (captain), Rubel Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman.
Packaging manufacturer, Nampak has announced an 11 per cent increase in headline earnings per share for continuing operations to R849 million. The Board has also decided to dispose of the glass operation in order to free up cash for other uses, including growth, debt reduction and enhancing free cash flow. Joining CNBC Africa is Andre De Ruyter, CEO of Nampak.
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NEW CONCORD, Ohio (AP) — An 87-year-old Ohio man who survived the robbery that killed his wife three decades ago plans to attend the killer’s execution if it ever takes place.
Norman Stout says he wants to be sure that shooter John Stumpf is put to death for the 1984 shooting of Mary Jane Stout.
Norman Stout, of New Concord, has seen Stumpf’s execution delayed repeatedly over the years.
The most recent roadblock came in May when Gov. John Kasich (KAY’-sik) moved Stumpf’s execution from January 2018 to November to allow time for legal arguments over the state’s new lethal injection process.
Lawyers for the state and those representing death row inmates presented arguments for and against the process at the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati on Wednesday.
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Lewis and Clark Bridge reopens after backpacks investigated
LONGVIEW, Wash. (AP) — Authorities have reopened a bridge between Longview, Washington and Rainier, Oregon, that had been shut down because of suspicious backpacks on the Oregon side.
Multiple news outlets report that witnesses called 911 around 9:30 a.m. Monday to report seeing a man lowering backpacks from the bridge over the Columbia River and tying them there before walking away.
A bomb squad was called and the bridge was closed in both directions. The Washington State Patrol said one of the backpacks had been detonated as of Monday afternoon.
The Oregon State Police and U.S. Coast Guard referred to the backpacks as suspicious. It wasn't clear if authorities found any type of explosives in the backpacks.
The bridge was closed for several hours. The Columbia River was also closed to traffic.
Associa's CSI Management Services Expands Fort Lauderdale Client Portfolio FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - April 17, 2017 - Marquis Association Management, the leader in community association management in South Florida, proudly announces it expanded it's Fort Lauderdale client portfolio by adding Point of America's Phase 1 .
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Kansas City Royals manager Ned Yost talks about what he will remember most about Yordano Ventura as pitchers and catchers were reporting for spring training Monday in Surprise, Ariz. In the days before camp, they hung a large black banner over the front exit to the Royals clubhouse.
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MT. MORRIS TWP., MI -- The Coldwater Road bridge over Interstate 75 did not sustain significant damage after a semi pulling a backhoe crashed into it Tuesday, April 24.
The crash took place at about 7:45 a.m., according to Mt. Morris Township police Chief Terence Green.
Green said the bucket on the backhoe may have broken loose and hit the overpass.
The impact of the crash knocked the backhoe off of the trailer, Green said.
Southbound Interstate 75 is still reduced to one lane while the investigation continues and for crews to remove the backhoe from the road.
There were no injuries in the crash, Green said.
Officials closed the overpass until it could be examined.
The Michigan Department of Transportation responded to the scene and said there wasn't structural damage to the Coldwater Road overpass.
Coldwater Road was closed following the crash in order for crews to evaluate if there was any structural damage, Green said. The road has since reopened.
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Rock & Roll Roots Dinner Series: The Rumpus Room teams up with Kyle Cherek, host of Wisconsin Foodie on PBS, and Steve Palec, host of WKLH’s Rock and Roll Roots for three themed dinners exploring great moments in music and food. The first explores the history of The Beatles on Wednesday, September 13.
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Stewart scored the game-tying goal in the third period and assisted on another in Thursday's loss to the Red Wings.
A solid start for Stewart, who showed some great patience to outwait Jimmy Howard and bury a beauty. He only logged 11:34 of ice time in the loss, but the positive takeaway is the chemistry that was on display between him and youngster Joel Eriksson Ek. Stewart isn't a major offensive force, but his ability to produce in a bottom-six role combined with his quality PIM totals make him a serviceable fantasy option in deeper leagues.
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SEOUL, April 10 South Korean shares and the won both stooped to near one-month lows on Monday, pressured by rising geopolitical risks from North Korea's advancing weapons programme.
The Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) closed down 0.9 percent at 2,133.32 points.
The won was quoted at 1,142.2 to the dollar at the conclusion of onshore trade, down 0.7 percent from Friday's close of 1,134.5.
Both touched their lowest intraday levels since March 15. (Reporting by Christine Kim; Editing by Richard Borsuk)
Burnt and dismembered skeletal remains, suspected to be those of a missing Bloomfield Village, Corentyne, Berbice youth, were found yesterday in a cemetery behind the home of his boss, who has reportedly admitted to police that he burned the body.
Mahendra Ghanie, also known as ‘Sanjay,’ a 21-year-old blockmaker of Lot 196 Bloomfield Village, was last heard from by relatives on Monday evening, when he told them he had arrived at his boss’ Number 55 Village, Corentyne home.
Stabroek News was told that the suspected remains were found in two different locations in a cemetery behind the house yesterday, fueling suspicions that Ghanie might have been dismembered. Depending on the state of the remains that were recovered, DNA tests may have to be done to positively determine that they are Ghanie’s…..
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Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker will sign a measure Monday clearing the way for mining copper and gold in the state.
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Indianapolis will soon have a new archbishop: Charles C. Thompson, the archbishop of Evansville. Thompson, who grew up in rural Kentucky, was appointed by Pope Francis to replace former Indianapolis archbishop Joseph Tobin. Dwight Adams/IndyStar
It’s a long-awaited project to build a trail along U.S. 41 between Walnut Street and Washington Avenue in Evansville. Now plans for the hi-rail project are in motion.
INDOT crews will install 10-foot wide asphalt trails with grass shoulders, nine rest areas, benches, bike racks and updated landscaping. The entire trial will be lit with solar lights.
Crews are clearing brush from the area and removing some trees, but they plan to replace those trees once the project moves forward.
The trail is expected to be unveiled in early November and should be completed by next April.
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The bodies of two boys from Mosquito Hall, Mahaica, East Coast Demerara (ECD), were recovered yesterday afternoon, one day after they went missing. It is suspected that the boys drowned while swimming at Unity Beach, Mahaica, ECD.
The deceased boys have been identified as, 14-year-old Timothy Robinson and 10-year-old Timothy Yearwood, cousins, both of Mosquito Hall, Mahaica, ECD.
Stabroek News learnt that the boys were found by members of a search team last evening, between 6 and 7; Robinson, on the Hope Beach foreshore, while Yearwood was found in the vicinity of the Kitty foreshore…..
Remember when Kobe Bryant filmed a commercial that included him leaping over a car? Sure you do. It turns out that footage was photoshopped (impressively, but still staged).
This highlight from Dallas-area linebacker Marcel Brooks? It’s legit.
Jump over the car challenge😂 pic.twitter.com/NAFmNOrvRv — free sniper 5 (@MarcelBrooks_5) August 10, 2017
As first dug up by the Dallas Morning News, Brooks, a star linebacker for Marcus High in Flower Mound, Texas, gave himself a running start and then vaulted directly above the tallest part of a Lexus sedan.
A rising junior at Marcus, Brooks is considered one of the top five outside linebacker prospects in the Class of 2019 and a top-10 overall prospect in the state of Texas. It’s not hard to see why given the athleticism he shows off on this highlight.
Who knows if Brooks will try to do something to top his automotive leap. Not that he needs to. It seems a stretch to even imagine someone doing something more physically impressive than Brooks’ leap.
How'd the QBs look on Monday?
There's never a shortage of criticisms surrounding the Jets quarterbacks in training camp. Maybe one will stand out on some random day, but even then, the other two provide plenty of negatives to fill a notebook.
With that said, it's hard to get on Josh McCown, Christian Hackenberg and Bryce Petty for their play in Monday's practice: The offensive line did them absolutely no favors.
By my unofficial count, the Jets allowed 12 sacks. Seriously. A dozen. Nearly half the defenders were completely unblocked. The line hasn't been good throughout camp, but this was easily their worst showing.
"It's tough to hold on to the ball when they’re not blocking the guys in front and guys are running scot-free," coach Todd Bowles said. "We've got to pick up some blocks to help the guy(s) out."
Aside from the abundance of pressure, how'd the quarterbacks look? Here's the report.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - BIM says in a statement it sold 4.24 pct of Elior to Fonds Strategique de Paricipations:
* BIM RETAINS 23.07 PERCENT STAKE AFTER THE SALE, REMAINING REFERENCE SHAREHOLDER
* BIM AND ITS FOUNDER ROBERT ZOLADE WILL CONTINUE TO SUPPORT ELIOR DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting By Dominique Vidalon)
Though officials are unable to release the exact amount of funding for the fiscal budget, the city has plans to improve some of it's most important aspects.
Halton police are looking for an alleged perfume thief who struck an Oakville business May 9.
On that day a woman entered the Shoppers Drug Mart, located at 2501 Third Line, and went to the store’s fragrance section.
Police say the suspect selected 25 bottles of Chanel perfumes, concealed them and then left the store without paying.
The stolen property was valued at more than $2,100.
The line-up for the opening in-season test have been confirmed... and needless to say, Fernando Alonso will not be present. Indeed, according to the Spaniard, this week he will be heading to the US where he will attend next weekend's Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama.
Tuesday, will see Lewis Hamilton in action for Mercedes, alongside Antonio Giovinazzi (Ferrari), Daniel Ricciardo, Sean Gelael (Toro Rosso), Nico Hulkenberg, Marcus Ericsson and Oliver Turvey who will drive the McLaren.
Force India and Williams will have both their regular drivers on duty, one driving in the morning and the other in the afternoon.
Wednesday sees Bahrain pole-man Valtteri Bottas joined by race-winner Sebastian Vettel. Also on duty will be Pierre Gasly (Red Bull), Alfonso Celis (Force India), Gary Paffett (Williams), Sergey Sirotkin (Renault), Pascal Wehrlein and Stoffel Vandoorne, who failed to start Sunday's Grand Prix.
At Toro Rosso Daniil Kvyat and Carlos will split duties.
McLeod scored his first goal -- and point -- of the season in a 6-2 loss to the Rangers on Saturday.
The only thing McLeod is remotely known for in fantasy is his affinity for the penalty box, so it was fun to see him finally get on the scoresheet in what was his 24th game of the season. His 45 PIM isn't enough to offset his extreme lack of offensive production and 5:56 of average ice time, however, so there's no need to dabble here for fantasy purposes.
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All Seeing Eye Games will today release their v1.0 improved version of live-action adventure Press X To Not Die via Steam. Players will be able to experience a survival game like no other: a ridiculous B-movie parody whose story responds to the decisions they make throughout the game.
To celebrate the release, the studio has released a brand new launch trailer.
Press X To Not Die has developed a cult following during its time in Steam Early Access - with a 92% user score, over a thousand positive reviews, and more than 20 million views on YouTube. For this v1.0 release, All-Seeing Eye Games have included additional scenes as well as including an early game prototype as DLC.
HARVEY COUNTY, Kan. (KSNW) – According to Harvey County officials, a body was found in a vehicle near a rest stop on I-135, north of Wichita.
The road is closed off into the rest area on I-135 North, near mile marker 24.
Investigators are surveying the scene and have not released any details at this time.
KSN’s Chris Arnold is on the scene to gather more information.
Former mayoral candidate sentenced to prison
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — A former candidate for mayor in Ohio has been sentenced to 5 ½ years in prison for stealing millions from a company that provided job training to local residents.
A judge sentenced 56-year-old James Moody Tuesday for his role in a scheme involving Business Rehabilitation Informed Decisions Guiding Employment Strategies, known as BRIDGES.
The Blade reports Moody was the company's sole shareholder, and prosecutors say he and three others skimmed 42 percent of the $15 million in contracts the company had with Lucas County.
Prosecutors say the men spent the money on houses, cars, vacation and cosmetic surgery.
Moody said after his sentencing hearing that he is apologizing "the money that was stolen under my watch."
He ran for mayor of Toledo as a Republican in the 2009 primary election.
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YEREVAN, APRIL 17, ARMENPRESS. Iran’s defense minister Hossein Dehghan expressed hope for a peaceful settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict.
The Iranian minister made the remarks during a meeting with Azerbaijan’s defense minister Zakir Hasanov in Tehran, Mehr reported.
“Taking into account the current situation, we believe the region cannot resist another crisis and threat. Therefore, we hope Azerbaijan and Armenia will assume obligation to reach the peaceful settlement of the Karabakh conflict and will prevent the further escalation of the crisis, by not allowing external and irrelevant interference”, the Iranian defense minister said.
A drunken man was aggressive and abusive at a music festival, Burnley magistrates heard.
The court was told Mark Bell (43) had been asked to leave Barnoldswick's Bands on the Square at 8-15pm by police. He was subject to a conditional discharge.
Bell, of Chapelhouse Road, Nelson, was convicted in his absence of being drunk and disorderly on May 27th. He was fined £60, with a £30 victim surcharge.
BEIJING, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Chinese commercial banks' non-performing loan (NPL) ratio steadied at 1.74 percent at the end of June, unchanged from the end of the first quarter, the country's banking regulator said on Monday.
Total commercial bank NPLs amounted to 1.64 trillion yuan ($245.92 billion), up from 1.58 trillion yuan at end-March, China Banking Regulatory Commission (CBRC) data showed.
Banks' weighted average core Tier 1 capital adequacy ratio was 10.64 percent at the end of June, down from 10.79 a quarter earlier.
A local actor is speaking out about his experience filming with Natalie Wood, days after law enforcement authorities have named her former husband as a person of interest.
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Zamfara police command has issued a two-week ultimatum to groups and individuals in illegal possession of fire arms in the state to surrender them.
It said failure to do so would lead to serious consequences when the deadline expires.
The ultimatum is contained in a statement issued in Gusau on Saturday by the command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Muhammad Shehu.
“The ultimatum will commence from today, Saturday, 3rd February, 2018; therefore the outlawed groups, especially herders, farmers, yansakai, repentant bandits, vigilante and militia groups, which activities are not in conformity with the laws of the land, should abide by this directives.
“Upon expiry of the ultimatum, the ongoing mop-up of small and light weapons would be intensified. Any person or group arrested in possession of firearms would face the wrath of the law,” it said.
The command urged members of the public to cooperate with it and utilise its complaints boxes in sharing useful information.
Baptiste was reassigned to AHL Rochester on Saturday.
Defenseman Nathan Beaulieu was activated, which meant somebody had to be returned to the minors to make room. That somebody was Baptiste. The 22-year-old played in four games after being called up in January, scoring his first goal, and point, of the season.
It doesn't feel right. District Attorney Nancy O'Malley owes the public an explanation of the warehouse fire case and her decision.
In February, we showed you a clip of a man ridiculing his partner's swing, only to promptly get pelted in the grill by a golf ball. Let's call this the sequel: Swift Justice 2: Club to the Face.
Like most follow-ups, this video isn't as good as the original. Still, it proves the golf gods do not look kindly on mocking your fellow hacker.
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To the heckler's credit, a fair amount of ribbing is deserved for duffing an iron off what looks to be a wide-open par 5. That said, judging by his snide remarks and nasally tone, he had that coming.
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A police officer in Dedza has died after a vehicle hit him today at around 5am while he was cycling.
The officer, Inspector Henry Chadzemba, is reported to have been hit by a Toyota Saloon that was being driven by Henry Maluwa. Confirming the reports, Dedza Police Spokesperson Edward Kabango said Maluwa lost control of the vehicle due to speeding.
Kabango disclosed that Chadzemba who was working at Mtakataka police training school sustained head injuries.
The driver also suffered injuries after the vehicle fell into Nakaigwa river. Chadzemba was from Penemulungu village, Traditional Authority (TA) Mlolo in Nsanje.
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Two people have been flown to hospitals for treatment following a devastating wreck in WallerWreckage from an SUV is strewn down a stretch of the eastbound lanes of US 290 just before FM 362.The Sheriff confirmed two people were taken by Life Flight following the accident. No details on the victims were immediately available.The accident occurred just before 4 a.m.All eastbound mainlanes are shut down during the investigation.Stay with ABC13 Eyewitness News for the latest on this developing situation.
logy are the key concepts perpetuating the occupation of Palestine. I argue that the notion of a New World Order has its roots in the Enlightenment project of the Universal Republic under the rule of man, a project supported by the Jews. The Roman Catholic Church was the original One World Government founded by God. The goal of Talmudists and Zionists is to bring about a One World Government under the rule of Satan. I make the case here for a Shiia/Catholic alliance against the forces of darkness. This is perhaps my most controversial piece to date. CONTINUE READING
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In January, the black unemployment rate was 7.7 percent, but by May, it had dropped to 5.9 percent, the lowest unemployment rate recorded for African-Americans since the Bureau of Labor Statistics began to report such figures in 1972.
President Donald Trump says K.T. McFarland has withdrawn from consideration to be ambassador to Singapore.
Trump issued a statement Friday. He said McFarland served his administration "with distinction" and said Democrats "chose to play politics rather than move forward with a qualified nominee for a critically important post."
McFarland is a former deputy national security adviser in the Trump administration and former Fox News analyst. She was nominated in May. After the Republican-majority Senate did not act on the nomination by the end of last year, McFarland was re-nominated in January.
McFarland's nomination was in doubt amid questions about her communications with ex-national security adviser Michael Flynn.
It might seem like there’s more news about electric cars than actual electric cars on the road. Automakers are pouring billions into an electric future but these ambitious plans present a jarring contrast to what’s actually happening today in showrooms.
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A few elected officials discussed issues of importance to the local Latino community at a Spanish roundtable tonight. Event organizer Nancy Batista says they’ll discuss the separation of immigrant families and the DACA program –it protects undocumented immigrants brought to the U.S as children.
“They’re going to be speaking in regards to DACA and how they’re going to be giving support to those trying to move forward to DACA and those who are applying also about ICE and the family separations that are happening.”
Batista says Senator Bill Nelson, Congressman Darren Soto, Congressman Nydia Velazquez, and the Mexican Consulate will also discuss FEMA Transitional Shelter Assistance for Puerto Rican families displaced by Hurricane Maria. The event will take place tonight at six at the Ana G. Mendez University.
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Louisiana House approves state operating budget, sends it to Senate
The Louisiana House approved the newest version of the state operating budget Wednesday and moved it to the Senate on a*56-46 vote. The approved budget*appropriates all forecasted revenue, but instructs state agencies to refrain from spending a combined $60 million as a precaution against midyear shortfalls.? The Louisiana House approved the newest version of the state operating budget Wednesday and moved it to the Senate on a*56-46 vote. The approved budget*appropriates all forecasted revenue, but instructs state agencies to refrain from spending a combined $60 million as a precaution against midyear shortfalls.?
Several hundred people gathered at a Minneapolis school for a memorial service in honor of the receptionist who was killed along with another employee in an explosion and partial building collapse.
Ruth Berg's family members, friends and co-workers turned out for the service Sunday at Minnehaha Academy. The 47-year-old Berg was killed along with 82-year-old John Carlson, a custodian, when a natural gas explosion rocked the private, Christian school Aug. 2.
The Star Tribune reports Berg's brother, Joe Fricano, says the school was a good venue for the service because his sister often talked about how much she enjoyed her job.
A memorial service was held last Sunday for Carlson. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the cause of last week's explosion.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — For the 29,000 people in Multnomah County with some form of hearing loss, relying on the traditional beeping of a fire alarm to alert them to a fire is not enough.
That’s why Portland Fire & Rescue launched a program called Flash Shake Wake with help from a federal grant and have distributed 250 special fire alarms with a high frequency that’s easier to hear.
The alarm also has strobe lights and pairs with bed shakers placed under the mattress to wake a sleeping person.
“Once the smoke alarm goes off in your home, it vibrates and sends a signal,” PF&R spokeswoman Kim Kosmas tells KOIN 6 News.
The grant has run out but PF&R has 60 of the special smoke alarms to give away. Click here if you are interested in receiving one.
“A lot of fires we find don’t have smoke alarms or if they do they’re not working, and that’s when bad things happen,” Kosmas says.
The budget process for the next school year is about to go into high gear in the Wissahickon School District.
The school board Monday night approved a preliminary spending plan that includes a 4.3 percent property tax hike.The increase translates into almost 170 dollars for the average homeowner. School Board President Sherri Becker wants it understood that this is a preliminary budget with a lot of fine tuning yet to be done.
“We have many finance meetings scheduled to dig down in the budget and make some smart finance decisions that work best for students and the community.
The next finance committee meeting is February 21st at
5-30 in the District Administration Building. Look for final action on the budget in May or June.
Bigg Boss 10 has been one of the unexpected seasons so far and so are the changing equations in the house. Last week we saw how Lopamudra Raut stood by Rohan Mehra after Bigg Boss nominated him for the entire season as a punishment for hitting Om Swami. Lopamudra showed her friendship and stood by Rohan but now, suddenly their friendship has hit rock bottom.
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Tonight, Lopamdra will be seen in a never seen avatar after Rohan Mehra says that she does not deserve loyal and good friends in her life. Rohan and Lopa got into an argument over something which made Rohan say that she only wants to listen to herself and not what others want. This left Lopamudra furious and their fight turned uglier.
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A young dancer from Peterhead won top prize at a Highland Dancing Championship recently.
Gemma Cheyne (11) won the Ten & Under 12 Years Pre-Championship section at the Strathclyde Championship held at Shotts on Saturday, June 2.
She won her section with three first places across the four Highland dances.
It was a very successful and emotional day for Gemma who is a pupil at the Slessor School of Dance in Peterhead where she started dancing aged just three years.
Speaking to the Buchanie, Gemma’s dance teacher, Jacqueline Slessor, said: “I am very proud of Gemma’s great achievement as winning your Pre-Championship is what every highland dancer aspires to accomplish.
“I wish her every success for future championships.”
Local news site Sabq reported attackers stole the officer’s vehicle before forcing their way into the military location.
One attacker is thought to have been detained wounded, but the other has fled the scene.
Video footage shows police swarming the guard station in Taif city.
The identity and motivation of the assailants are currently unknown.
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President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday departed Malam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano, for France , to participate in the One Planet Summit.
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Luis Garcia,16, of Anaheim, a student at Anaheim High School, and an advocate for the homeless, speaks to the Orange County Board of Supervisors in the Hall of Administration Tuesday morning in Santa Ana, June 13, 2017. SANTA ANA For two hours straight, the Orange County Board of Supervisors listened to one Orange County resident after another at their public budget hearing on Tuesday, June 13, criticize them for not dedicating enough money to alleviate homelessness.
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NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (AP) — The aerialist wife of daredevil Nik Wallenda is preparing for a stunt that will have her hanging by her teeth from a helicopter over Niagara Falls.
Thursday morning’s performance comes on the fifth anniversary of Nik Wallenda’s televised high-wire walk over Niagara Falls.
Plans call for Erendira (AR’-en-deer-uh) Wallenda to be tethered by her waist as she performs a series of maneuvers on a hoop suspended from a helicopter 300 feet (91 meters) above the water. At one point she’ll hang from her toes. At another, her teeth.
The Wallendas say the stunt will break a height record Nik Wallenda set in 2011 when he hung by his teeth 250 feet (76 meters) above Silver Dollar City in Branson, Missouri.
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The Niagara County Legislature set aside $35,000 for the act last month.
The AIIMS MBBS Entrance Result 2017 have been declared. The results can be viewed on the official website.
There was a delay because the AIIMS had constituted a committee on May 31 to probe the alleged paper leak in the exam following the complaints by activist Dr Anand Rai. The government however rejected the allegations following an inquiry.
The list of candidates who qualify for counseling to the MBBS course has been displayed on the official portal along with the roll numbers. AIIMS would however not intimate unsuccessful candidates individually about the result of the entrance test.
A notification from AIIMS MBBS said that no correspondence in this regard will be entertained. However, the marks/ Percentile Scores of individual candidate are made available on AIIMS Website aiimsexams.org.
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A Zimbabwean woman who suffered a number of miscarriages early in her marriage has offered her daughter as tithe to her church leader.
The woman identified as Convictions Mapfumo from Sally Mugabe Height gave her child, a grade three student to Bishop Susan Zika Dube, the founder of Holy Baptist Apostolic Church.
Mapfumo is said to have experience painful miscarriages four times but after the Bishop prayed for her, she gave birth to three girls born in 2005, 2009 and 2001.
Speaking to Zim News, she said: After my struggle to conceive, I decided to give this child to God as a tithe to thank him for answering my prayers. I was prayed for by the leader of the church. I have also given myself to working in this church because there is nothing more I can give to God for what he has done for me,’ she said.
Mapfumo also said she has registered her church leader as the mother of the child on her birth certificate.
Photos do a great job of capturing history, and they help us realize how people’s lives were interconnected.
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New video footage of a man suspected of carrying out the Istanbul nightclub shooting has emerged.
The CCTV, taken from inside a currency exchange shop, shows the suspect talking from behind a glass divider at an unspecified time before the deadly New Year's attack.
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DAVIDSON COUNTY, N.C. -- Today, steam engines have all but disappeared and so have the people who know how to operate them.
Some of Roy's folks at the Denton Farm Park are trying to keep these antiques and the knowledge to run them alive.
Perched in trees and scampering down sidewalks, green iguanas have become so common across South Florida that many see them not as exotic invaders, but as reptilian squirrels. Native to Central and South America, green iguanas that escaped or were dumped as pets have been breeding in the Miami suburbs and the Keys for at least a decade without making headlines like other voracious invasive reptiles such as Burmese pythons or black-and-white tegu lizards.
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Taking the Mkhi: Henrikh dazzles with trio of assists on Emirates bow
Henrikh Mkhitaryan enjoyed a dream full debut for Arsenal as Arsene Wenger's men thumped Everton 5-1.
Aaron Ramsey might have claimed the match ball by completing the scoring and his hat-trick 16 minutes from time, but Mkhitaryan notched a treble of his own by cutting the ball back to set up the goal.
The Armenia international claimed three assists in total, having also set up Ramsey's opener before playing in Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang on his former Borussia Dortmund team-mate's Premier League bow.
It saw him match the number of goals created for Arsenal in the Premier League this season by Alexis Sanchez, whose switch to Manchester United brought Mkhitaryan to north London.
No Arsenal player has supplied more assists in a single game since Santi Cazorla created four goals against Wigan Athletic in May 2013.
The newly contracted Mesut Ozil might have a rival for the status of assist king with the Gunners.
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MIAMI — Brian Beard Jr. hit two 3-pointers in the final three seconds to give Florida International a come-from-behind 71-68 win over Louisiana Tech in a wild finish to a Conference USA battle on Saturday night.
Beard tied the game at 68-68 on a 3-pointer with 2.7 seconds left. Jy'lan Washington turned the ball over on ensuing in-bounds play, giving FIU the ball near mid-court. Beard caught the in-bounds mass near the jump circle, dribbled twice and launched a desperation shot that connected at the buzzer for the win.
Beard, who scored 23 points to spur the Panthers 76-70 win over Southern Miss Thursday, finished with 19 points and dished 10 assists. Eric Lockett scored 15 points and Trejon Jacob added another 12 for FIU (11-13, 5-6).
Amorie Archibald got the Bulldogs even with a free throw with 1:04 left and Washington and Oliver Powell each hit two from the line to put LaTech up, 68-65 with :10 left.
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - The long, bitter battle over Texas' new efforts to further restrict abortion has begun in the Republican-controlled Legislature.
Top conservatives have shifted strategy from offering past legislation they say protected women's health to instead saying they're safeguarding fetuses. The change comes after the U.S. Supreme Court last summer voided much of Texas tough, past abortion limits.
One bill being heard Wednesday by a Senate committee would mostly ban a commonly used second-trimester abortion procedure, "dilation and evacuation." Federal courts have blocked similar bans in four other states.
Another major proposal requires burying or cremating fetal remains. A Texas health department rule doing the same thing already was blocked in federal court.
A third proposal bans donating fetal tissue after the 2015 release of secretly recorded videos from Planned Parenthood clinics.
FOREX-Dollar subdued as Trump probe, weak U.S. data overshadow Fed
TOKYO, June 15 The dollar nursed losses on Thursday, after weak U.S. inflation data left investors wondering if the Federal Reserve would be able to follow up its latest rate hike with another later this year.
United Airlines issued an updated policy Friday in the wake of criticism sparked by a video showing a doctor being dragged off a plane at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport. Trina Orlando reports.
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United Airlines won't forget Dr. David Dao.
The company's chief executive, Oscar Munoz, said Monday that Dao's forced, bloodied — and viral — removal from a flight that he had paid for last week would serve as a "watershed moment" for the airline, NBC News reported.
"The incident that took place aboard Flight 3411 has been a humbling experience and I take full responsibility," Munoz said in a statement accompanying its better-than-anticipated first-quarter earnings report. "This will prove to be a watershed moment for our company."
Dao, 69, suffered a broken nose, a concussion and lost two front teeth after refusing to leave the April 13 flight from Chicago to his home state of Kentucky.
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LEDYARD, Conn. (WTNH) — Ledyard police have made an arrest in connection with a string of burglaries in town during November of 2016.
Police arrested 35-year-old Thomas Coady, of Groton, on two arrest warrants connected to several home burglaries in Ledyard during the month of November. Coady was taken into custody without incident.
According to Ledyard officers, Coady was transported to police headquarters, where he processed and held on a $30,000 bond. Coady has since posted bond, and is due in New London Superiour court on January 13, 2017.
Bakery halts king cake retail delivery amid demand spike
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NEW ORLEANS- A Vietnamese bakery in Louisiana has suspended deliveries to other retailers until Mardi Gras, amid increasing demand and rumors of price gouging.
Dong Phuong President Linh Garza, says the company will now be prioritizing customers who come to the bakery by only selling the cakes there. Garza says the bakery has heard about people buying their cakes for up to $60 from scalpers when the bakery's king cake prices start at $14.
Dong Phuong makes about 1,000 cakes a day with about 400 being ready and sold out by 10 a.m. They open at 8 a.m. The bakery now rations the cakes to two per person.
Another area bakery has also suspended retail deliveries until Mardi Gras.
Nothing like a band making its Ridgefield debut!
That’s exactly what Lindsay Lou and the Flatbellys will do Thursday, Aug, 17, in Ballard Park when they take the CHIRP stage at 7 p.m.
The band, which hails from Nashville, is described as eclectic Americana and was named one of NPR Music’s 12 best live performance sessions in 2015.
For more information about the band, visit www.lindsayloumusic.com.
The concert was underwritten by Naomi Manners Stern. The rain venue is the Ridgefield Playhouse.
Williams scored 21 points (5-16 FG, 0-7 3Pt, 11-11 FT) while adding six assists and a rebound in 33 minutes off the bench during Saturday's 113-103 win over the Bulls.
It was the first time since mid-November -- a stretch of 35 games -- that Williams failed to sink at least one three-pointer, but his ability to get to the free-throw line kept his streak of games with 20 or more points alive at seven. The Blake Griffin trade gives the Clippers a more balanced offense that lacks a go-to superstar in the clutch, so don't be surprised if Williams takes on that role late in games and continues his surprising career-best campaign through the second half.
Former Florida Gator standout quarterback Tim Tebow of the 2nd place Columbia Fireflies is in town for a three-game series against the 1st place Greenville Drive . Tebow has had a few highlights this season, including three home runs, but has had a below league-average season thus far batting .221 at the plate.
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Shaw made his first Manchester United start since February 2 in Saturday’s 2-0 win over Brighton.
But his return lasted just 45 minutes as he was hauled off by Mourinho and replaced by Ashley Young.
After the match, Mourinho launched a scathing attack on the left-back saying he was substituted because he was not capable of “good positioning” and added: “Luke, in the first half, every time they came in his corridor, the cross came in and a dangerous situation was coming.
“I was not happy with his performance.”
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Government lawyers and notaries have rejected the advice of their union's executives and voted to continue their strike.
Votes were cast at meetings in Quebec City and Montreal, and 63 percent of those in attendance supported staying on stirke.
The employees, who belong to the LANEQ union, have been on strike since Oct. 24, 216 and without a contract since March 31, 2015.
They are calling for wage parity with Crown prosecutors who received a raise last year.
Treasury Board president Pierre Moreau said the government has offered LANEQ members wage parity, and said he was willing to present the government's offer directly to union members in a general meeting.
Both Moreau and the union executives have accused each other of negotiating in bad faith.
‘Strictly Come Dancing’ stars, Kristina Rihanoff and Tristan MacManus are heading out on tour this Autumn with a fantastic evening of song, dance and stories from their time on the BBC hit show.
With amazing Ballroom and Latin routines such as the Waltz, the Paso Doble and favourites like the Charleston and Argentine Tango, Kristina and Tristan are bringing their show to Coleraine, Newtownabbey and Londonderry in November.
Kristina appeared on the BBC show for eight years with her partners such as Daniel O’Donnell, John Sergeant and Simon Webbe - with whom she made the final. Tristan starred in two series of the BBC show, with the singer Jamelia and also ‘Mrs Brown’s Boys’ star Jennifer Gibney.
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NORMAN, Okla. (AP) - New Oklahoma football coach Lincoln Riley has hired Ruffin McNeill as assistant head coach and defensive tackles coach.
Riley and McNeill go way back. Riley was offensive coordinator at East Carolina for five seasons while McNeill was the head coach, and the two had previously worked together at Texas Tech. McNeill was assistant head coach and defensive line coach at Virginia last season.
Calvin Thibodeaux, who has spent the last two seasons as Oklahoma’s defensive line coach, now will focus on defensive ends. Riley said he plans to finalize other coaching staff titles in the coming days.
The 33-year-old Riley was promoted from offensive coordinator to head coach last week after longtime coach Bob Stoops abruptly stepped down.
The school announced the move on Wednesday.
Bloomberg quoted a person familiar with the matter on Monday, Libya’s biggest oil field cut output is expected to cut output by more than 30% amid security threats, while Zueitina terminal ceased loadings on Saturday.
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‘Workers were being kept from certain areas for their own safety after two company vehicles were stolen at gunpoint,” the source said.
According to Merhi Abridan, head of the worker’s union, Zueitina port ceased loading on Saturday after employees demanded better working conditions,
Zueitina exports an average of six crude cargoes a month, each 600,000 to 630,000 barrels, according to Abridan, the union head.
Ray Turnbull, a member of the World Curling Hall of Fame and Manitoba's 1965 Brier championship team, has died. He was 78.
Curling Canada said on its website that Turnbull died of leukemia at the Winnipeg Health Sciences Centre.
Born in Huntsville, Ont., Turnbull rose to prominence as a curler in Manitoba. He served as the lead for Terry Braunstein's squad that captured the '65 Canadian championship and finished runner-up to the United States at the world men's championship in Perth, Scotland, later that year.
Turnbull became a successful analyst after his career and was part of TSN's curling broadcast team from 1985-2010.
"He loved family..loved life..loved red wine..LOVED curling..my TSN partner for 25 years..Ray Turnbull has passed..heaven now has a lead RIP," longtime TSN curling announcer Vic Rauter posted on Twitter.
Turnbull was inducted into the World Curling Hall of Fame in 2015 and the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame in 2009.
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – The Philadelphia Fraternal Order of Police is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in a shooting that seriously injured a 21-year-old father and his 21-month-old child.
The shooting happened last Wednesday night near 67th and Trinity Streets in Southwest Philadelphia.
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The father and child were both shot multiple times. The father remains in stable condition and the child is at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia in critical condition.
FOP President John McNesby called the shooting an “ambush” and is offering the reward to help get the suspect off the streets.
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“This suspect shot recklessly into a vehicle knowing that a young child was inside,” said McNesby.
Philadelphia police believe one suspect fired at least 10 shots as they approached the victim’s vehicle.
Anyone with tips or information can call Philadelphia police at 215-686-TIPS or Southwest detectives at 215-686-3183.
March 19 (Reuters) - Tiger Brands Ltd:
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Ten cases of measles have now been identified in Johnson, Linn and Miami counties in Kansas.
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A man goes on trial today charged with the attempted murder of a teenager and a woman on the same night.
The 15-year-old boy was injured outside the Idaara Maarif-e-Islam mosque in Herbert Road, Small Heath, during the early hours of Saturday, September 30.
Unemployed Dominic Palmer, aged 29, of Herbert Road, faces charges over the incident at Birmingham Crown Court.
The injured schoolboy had only celebrated his 15th birthday two days before the alleged attack.
Dominic Palmer is also accused of attempting to murder Mitzie Harper on the same night.
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So Josh from Queens of the Stone Age helped JD with this song. If you know from QOTSA, you can totally hear it.
"They had to pay me for the work that I already did and for the costs I paid during travelling to promote their work. According to the contract they are supposed to give me R500000 for signing. I have missed out on other gigs of a similar nature because of them," he said.
Ryanair Holdings Plc is facing pilot strikes in its Irish home market for the first time, in what may become its most significant confrontation with organized labor to date. Pilots in Ireland, where Europe’s biggest low-cost airline is based, voted 94 to 1 in favor of industrial action including strikes, a spokesman for the Irish Air Line Pilots’ Association said yesterday, confirming a Bloomberg News report. It comes just amid the airline’s busy summer season. The ballot is the latest in a series of labor battles flaring up across Europe with the airline, which agreed in December to recognize unions for the first time in its 32-year history. Ryanair didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.
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NEW YORK — A shade of purple inspired by the late superstar Prince and his custom-made Yamaha piano was announced Monday by the icon's estate.
The royal hue created by the Pantone Color Institute was dubbed "Love Symbol #2," paying tribute to the graphic Prince began using as his name in 1993 in a testy battle with Warner Bros. Records over ownership of the master recordings of some of his biggest hits. He switched back to Prince in 2000 after his Warner Bros. contract expired.
Prince also used the symbol on the cover of a 1992 album before he took it as a name and it was his signature early on after release of his hit "Purple Rain."
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"Numerous opioid painkillers were found at US singer Prince's home shortly after his death last year, unsealed court documents show. Some of the pills discovered at Prince's Paisley Park estate in Minnesota had prescriptions in the name of his friend and bodyguard. But the documents do not offer evidence about the source of the fentanyl that killed the singer on 21 April 2016. Medical examiners have concluded that he died from an accidental overdose. No-one has been charged over the death of the 57-year-old singer." (04/17/17)
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Toronto — The driver accused of plowing a rental van into pedestrians in Toronto was charged with 10 counts of first-degree murder and 13 counts of attempted murder on Tuesday, but his motive remained a mystery.
The deadliest mass killing in Canada in decades, which took the lives of two South Korean citizens, has the hallmarks of other deadly vehicle assaults by Islamic State supporters, but Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Tuesday there was no reason to suspect any national security connection.
Suspect Alek Minassian, 25, appeared in court in Canada’s largest city, where prosecutors charged him in the death of 10 pedestrians and injury of 15 others in the lunchtime attack that saw him drive a Ryder van for about 1.6km along a crowded sidewalk.
Minassian kept his shaved head down during the hearing, speaking quietly with a defense lawyer and stated his name in a steady voice when asked to do so.
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In the last few years, India has struggled to cope with Beijing's political expansion, military modernisation and power projection in India's neighbourhood. As a rising China challenges American primacy in Asia, navigating between Beijing and Washington is a major strategic challenge for us.
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(CNN) An Australian lawmaker, who's long opposed same-sex marriage, compared it this week to his relationship with his cycling buddies.
Conservative Liberal MP Kevin Andrews was talking to CNN affiliate SkyNews when he tried to make the point that the definition of marriage shouldn't be expanded.
"There are all sorts of affectionate relationships," Andrews said. "I have an affectionate relationship with my cycling mates. We go cycling on the weekends, but that's not marriage."
The SkyNews host promptly interjected, asking Andrews if he was saying same-sex relationships might not be as meaningful as heterosexual relationships.
"I'm not saying that at all," Andrews answered.
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Wall took over after a lackluster Wizards first-half performance against the Hawks hinted of an upset. He finished with 31 points off assists, second only to LeBron James in Game 1s.
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DNC gives Florida Democrats grant to mobilize Puerto Ricans
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The Democratic National Committee is giving Florida Democrats a $100,000 grant for mobilizing Puerto Rican voters across the state during what is expected to be a fiercely-fought U.S. Senate race.
DNC chair Tom Perez visited Orlando Wednesday as the national party announced the grant.
Perez held a round-table discussion about the tens of thousands of Puerto Ricans who have moved to Florida since last fall's devastating Hurricane Maria.
The DNC chair was told that Puerto Ricans often register as "no party affiliation" when they come to the mainland since the island has different parties and some may not know the difference between Democrats and Republicans.
The expected matchup between Democratic U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson and GOP Gov. Rick Scott in November's election is among the nation's highest profile races.
Eden Hazard is open to leaving Chelsea this summer having conceded he "dreams" of playing for other clubs.
The Belgian has repeatedly been linked with an exit from Stamford Bridge - though jokes the transfer speculation was minimal following last season's disappointing form - and Real Madrid are again reportedly interested.
Karim Benzema talked up Hazard's ability earlier on Monday - the Chelsea star has again been nominated for Player of the Year with 14 goals and five assists this campaign - and the player has responded to the transfer talk.
"When it's not PSG [Paris Saint-Germain], it's Real. Then perhaps it'll be Bayern [Munich]," he told Telefoot. "Bizarrely, last year there was no one!
"There are always personal ambitions to play for other clubs, dreams. But I try to focus on the present.
"As I said, I first have things to finish with Chelsea this year. Then, I'll go on holiday. We'll see after that.
"I have a contract until 2020. For the moment, I'm here, I'm good."
About Bluebells Memory cafe
The Dementia Cafe provides information about living with dementia and other services available locally in an informal and comfortable environment. A Dementia Cafe is also a place to relax, socialise and meet other people with dementia and their carers.
Five-year-old Sunderland fan Bradley Lowery, who is seriously ill with neuroblastoma, is named joint-winner of Match of the Day's Goal of the Month award after his penalty against Chelsea in December.
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About Peer support group Sheffield for people with dementia
The peer support group gives people the opportunity to meet with others who understand some of what they are going through. Run by a facilitator, the sessions offer a chance to ask questions, get information and share experiences in a safe and supportive environment.
A former University of Virginia police officer charged with the murder of his son will be moving to a grand jury.
Eighty-four-year-old Donald Short is charged with second-degree murder and using a firearm in the commission of a felony. He appeared in court Monday morning for a preliminary hearing but chose to have it waived.
In a statement provided by his attorney, Short's decision to move forward to trial was to "spare his family from reliving the events of last November."
The grand jury is expected to take up the case April 3.
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — If you think your teen may be ready for their first babysitting job, but you want them to have some guidelines — there’s a class for that in Tampa Bay.
St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital offers Safe Sitter classes. According to the Baycare website, the next one is in September.
For more information on this class, you can click here.
Pediatric Wellness and Safety Expert Deborah Sickmon, explains why this class is helpful on WTTA Great 38.
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Maroon 5 have released a video for their single ‘Girls Like You’ featuring Cardi B as one of the aforementioned girls. The video features an astonishing assortment of women being summoned to dance behind Adam Levine as he sings about girls like them. The lineup is so insane, it seems like between this and Drake’s ‘Nice for What’ we now have an accurate historical music video record of all the women who exist. Appearing in the video are many of your favs, including Phoebe Robinson, Gal Gadot, Jennifer Lopez, Sarah Silverman, Tiffany Haddish, Chloe Kim, Millie Bobby Brown, Lilly Singh, Camila Cabello, Aly Raisman, Mary J. Blidge, and Ellen Degeneres just to name a few. Cardi B herself appears to drop her verse looking like an April O’Neill who no longer even needs those turtles. At the end of the video, all the women form a circle and hopefully cast some kind of magic spell, otherwise that’s just a waste of a good circle.
Jindal Steel and Power (JSPL) has been in news recently, and for good reason. The most recent are the strong steel production and sales figures for the June quarter.
A few days back, its power segment also received a ratings upgrade. Following these developments and an 18 per cent correction in its share price since record levels hit in January, analysts believe it offers a good opportunity for long-term investors. ALSO READ: Jindal Steel's units in South Africa file for bankruptcy protection To being with, JSPL on Tuesday said steel sales jumped 46 per cent year on ...
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ROCK ISLAND, IL. (WQAD) -- One person is dead, and at least five other people were taken to the hospital, after a tree branch fell on them as they watched fireworks at the Rock Island County Courthouse.
It happened just before 10 p.m. Tuesday, July 3rd. Witnesses said dozens of people were sitting underneath the oak tree when the branch fell and many people moved out of the way.
One person said people tried to lift the tree up after it fell to free people trapped underneath.
Witnesses on the scene said the tree came down without any warning and several dozen people were sitting beneath it. Some witnesses said they mistook it for fireworks.
Several people were taken on gurneys, and crews covered up parts of the tree with white sheets.
On Wednesday morning, the front lawn of the courthouse was roped off with caution tape.
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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Republican Roy Moore and Democrat Doug Jones are making their final pushes ahead of Tuesday’s special Senate election in Alabama.
Jones and Democrats are framing the election as a way for Alabama to reject its history of politicians with baggage that hampers the state.
Republicans said its about keeping a conservative hold on Alabama and not giving Democrats any opportunity to derail President Donald Trump’s agenda before the 2018 midterms.
In truth, the matchup is a mix of Alabama’s history and the partisan divides plaguing Washington.
Jones said it would be disastrous to elect Moore after the former judge was accused of sexual misconduct with teenage girls. Moore denies the charges.
Moore and other Republicans say Jones would be a puppet of liberal Democratic leaders out of step with Alabama.
× Parts of Iowa Facing Drought Conditions
IOWA — Snow may not sound like the most appealing weather, but it’s needed in Iowa.
The latest drought map shows 38% of the state is considered abnormally dry. Another 15%, the areas in southeast Iowa, are under a moderate drought.
Nationwide, 38% of the country is seeing drought conditions. This is the highest percentage in four years.
Sandara Park has been appointed as the new face of Korea-Philippines Friendship ambassador, according to her agency on Wednesday. For the 119th Philippine Independence Day and 22nd Migrant Workers Day, Park attended the event named "Bayanihan sa Korea 2017" in Seoul on Sunday.
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Eugene O'Neill's classic The Iceman Cometh is playing at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre. Denzel Washington stars as Hickey, a conflicted man who passionately encourages fellow alcoholics in a New York City bar to abandon their pipe dreams and take hold of harsh realities, eventually revealing secrets from his own past. Take a look at the stunning production shots of Washington and the incredibly talented cast.
The District of Lake Country's construction of the old highway is ongoing
As the Pelmewash Parkway construction project continues, you’ll notice some permanent traffic pattern changes, road narrowing and realignments to slow down traffic and make way for a new linear park with lake access, multi-use pedestrian/cycle pathway, off-leash dog beach and riparian area restoration, according to the District of Lake Country in a news release.
After the Canada Day long weekend, construction crews will be focusing on the intersections at Ponderosa Rd (no more left turn lane) and Irvine Rd. (two lanes instead of four on Pelemwash).
Plan your travel time to consider traffic delays and single lane alternating traffic flow through the construction zone. Consider taking an alternate route (Oyama Road or Hwy 97) during the construction period. Speed limit 20 km/hr through the construction zone, the release said.
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Tree trimming backed up state Route 16 near Gig Harbor on Monday morning, and the work might not be done, according to the state Department of Transportation.
The trimming is being done along eastbound lanes of the highway near the exit to state Route 302 at Purdy, Transportation Department spokeswoman Claudia Bingham Baker said.
“I would assume it will happen for another day or two, and then they’ll move on,” Bingham Baker said. A sign along the highway says work will continue through Thursday.
The Transportation Department tries to do as much of its road maintenance as possible during nighttime hours to minimize traffic effects, but that’s not possible with this project, she said.
“This is work that has to be done during the day because of the inherent risks of felling trees at night,” Bingham Baker said.
A lot of tree trimming is going on around the region, both by state and and utility crews, she said.
James Worthy says the Lakers haven’t had a talent like Lonzo Ball since Magic Johnson came to L.A. in 1979.
“I really like (Ball) as a player,” Worthy told TMZ. “He’s extremely unselfish, he’s a team player. He enhances everybody on the court. We haven’t had someone with that type of talent, really, since Magic came — who has those type of capabilities.”
Johnson, the Lakers’ new president of basketball ops, picked Lonzo with the second overall pick in this summer’s NBA draft and dubbed him “the new face” of the franchise.
Jakarta: The Jakarta Composite Index (JCI) dropped by 1.11 percent or 69.87 points to 6,219.71 before break on Tuesday.
The index of 45 most liquid stocks, LQ45, dropped by 1.34 percent or 13.85 points to 1,022.27 in today's morning session.
According to RTI Infokom, at the end of the morning session, as many as 244 stocks were down, 78 were up and 121 were unchanged.Some of the top losers were PT Pelayaran Nasional Bina Buana Raya Tbk (BBRM), PT Inti Agri Resources Tbk (IIKP), PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia Tbk (TLKM), PT Bukit Darmo Property Tbk (BKDP) and PT Bank Negra Indonesia Tbk (BBNI).the transaction volume was about 5.61 billion shares worth around 3.75 trillion rupiahs.(WAH)
Cristiano Ronaldo has discovered that Barcelona are willing to offload Andre Gomes
Real Madrid superstar Ronaldo, who is pally with Gomes, has filtered the news among his friends in the Bernabeu dressing room that Barcelona are eager to offload the flop midfielder, according to Don Balon.
But the transfer is already dead in the water, the Spanish publication claim.
Gomes reportedly has no interest in quitting Barcelona for China, despite struggling to nail a regular role in Ernesto Valverde’s team.
The Portugal international has made 27 appearances in all competitions this season, but has started just 10 of those games.
Gomes has also struggled to win over the Barcelona supporters.
A program to remove unexploded ordnance (UXO) and explosive remnants of war (ERW) in and around the city of Mosul could cost $50 million, UN officials have said.
The UN Mine Action Service (UNMAS) had previously estimated costs for Iraq as a whole at $50 million this year, but said this could double because of Mosul.
Paul Heslop, chief of UNMAS program planning and management section stated that as a result of the assessed contamination in Mosul we will need $50 million for the city alone in addition to $50 million for the rest of the country.
Heslop stated that “clearing urban areas of contamination is more complex and dangerous than minefields. You need a higher level of technical skill and complex equipment and it’s slower. As areas are liberated, you get a better idea of the level of contamination.”
Heslop added that Iraq needs an Afghanistan-style (demining) operation, which at its peak about five years ago consisted of around 15,000 people.
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A bill designed to resolve a high-stakes standoff over taxing authority between Colorado counties and cities when it comes to recreational marijuana sales is expected to pass out of the legislature Monday. But the measure, if signed into law by Gov. John Hickenlooper next month, may not stop a protracted legal battle between Adams County and three of its cities from winding up at the state's high court.
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You don't have to be from Vestavia Hills to know the name of high school head football coach Buddy Anderson. He is the winningest prep football coach in Alabama.
Coach Anderson will be inducted into the National High School Hall of Fame later this year - about as big an honor as a coach can get.
We know about Anderson's 40 years as the Rebels head coach, the 329 victories, the two state championships. What we may not know is the secret to his success spanning five decades. Sure he's tough, but when it’s all said and done, Anderson has loved each player he has ever coached.
"Hard-nosed, tough coaches, but there was a lot of love there," said Anderson. "People don't care how much you know until they know how much you care. You got to have toughness, but you also got to have that side of love. You let them know you love them and you care about them."
Anderson will be inducted on July 2 in Chicago.
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Analysts at Westpac offered their outlook for European and US markets. Key Quotes: “Aside from watching headlines from Italy, in the London morning markets will note Eurozone May CPI. After April’s very low 1.2%yr (total) and 0.7%yr (core) inflation, consensus is for a less worrying 1.6%yr total and 1.0%yr core. The US data highlight is the personal income and […] The post Key data coming up for Europe and the US – Westpac appeared first on Forex Crunch.
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TEHRAN, Iran — Iran's state TV says the country's supreme leader has appointed a conservative cleric to head a council tasked with mediating disputes between government bodies.
Monday's report says Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei appointed Ayatollah Mahmoud Hashemi Shahroudi as the new chief of the arbitration body — known as the Expediency Council — for the next five years.
Shahroudi replaces former Iranian President Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani who died in January after heading the council for more than 27 years.
Shahroudi served as the chief of the Iranian Judiciary for 10 years, from 1999 to 2009.
DENTS RUN, Pa. — The FBI has come up empty at the rural Pennsylvania site where Civil War gold is rumored to be buried.
State officials and members of a treasure-hunting group joined the FBI at the site where local lore has it a gold shipment was lost or hidden during the 1863 Battle of Gettysburg.
The FBI said in a statement Monday night that it conducted a "court-authorized excavation" at Dents Run, a heavily forested area about 135 miles (217 kilometers) northeast of Pittsburgh.
The FBI isn't confirming that its dig had anything to do with the legendary Civil War treasure. But the agency says it didn't find whatever it was looking for.
The FBI won't release additional details, saying the dig was related to an "ongoing investigation."
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - The rest of a whiskey storage warehouse has collapsed in Kentucky, nearly two weeks after part of the structure came crashing down.
Nelson County Emergency Management spokesman Milt Spalding says the remainder of the massive structure collapsed Wednesday afternoon at the Barton 1792 Distillery in Bardstown. He says no injuries were reported in either collapse.
Spalding says the scene looks like "a mountain of bourbon barrels."
He says state and federal officials are on the scene to determine if any whiskey spilled into a nearby waterway.
Louisiana-based spirits company Sazerac, the distiller's owner, did not immediately respond to an email seeking comment.
After the initial collapse last month, the company said the damaged warehouse held about 18,000 barrels. It had said up to half the barrels inside were affected by the first collapse.
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One injured in Castries accident
One person sustained injuries during a motor vehicle accident in central Castries Friday morning.
The victim, Melissa Pamphile, 28, of Castries, sustained a broken right leg as a result of a collision between a motorcycle and a vehicle on Marian Street, minutes after midnight.
Pamphile was transported to Victoria Hospital via ambulance in stable condition.
April 28 Power Corporation Of Canada-
* Power Corporation's deputy chairman, president and co-ceo André Desmarais takes medical leave of absence
* Power Corporation of Canada says desmarais looks forward to resuming all his activities at power corporation group of companies by end of this year Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
April 28 Le Chateau Inc:
* Le Chateau reports fourth quarter and year-end results
* Q4 same store sales rose 1.2 percent
* Sales for Q4 ended January 28, 2017 amounted to $62.6 million as compared with $65.2 million
* Comparable store sales increased 1.2% for Q4 as compared to last year
* Qtrly loss per share $0.29
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Educators received some advice Wednesday about some new teaching tactics.
The Early Education Task Force of Charlottesville and Albemarle County organized a preschool symposium at the Jefferson School City Center.
The vent aimed to give teachers the chance to explore different ways of approaching preschool education, and affirm the need of high-quality early education for all.
“So we really want to help people to understand what an important investment that is in our children and in our future. And then give everyone the tools and skills they need to remain inspired and learning about the best way to teach our youngest children,” said Erika Viccellio, co-chair of the task force.
The symposium included talks on multisensory learning, and how to support diversity in the classroom.
Halo Wars: Definitive Edition is an enhanced version of the real-time strategy classic, Halo Wars, updated to run natively on PC.
Set early in the iconic war between the Covenant and UNSC - made famous by the Halo FPS games - Halo Wars: Definitive Edition provides a unique angle on the war while bringing new heroes to the battlefield. Control large Halo armies and direct them in action-packed warfare.
Halo Wars: Definitive Edition includes improved graphics, new achievements and all the DLC from the landmark game. Experience the epic campaign or compete in online multiplayer battles with armies of powerful Halo forces at your command.
Network play for this product is exclusive to Steam. Cross-play with Windows Store versions of the same game is not supported.
April 13 Erytech Pharma SA:
* Erytech to raise 70.5 million euros ($75.19 million)in a private placement to U.S. aeuropean investors
* Issue of 3,000,000 new shares at 23.50 euros, representing approximately 25.55% of company's issued share capital after completion of transaction
* Expects to use proceeds from this capital increase to provide company with additional resources in order to fund continued clinical development of its product candidates
* Intends to use approximately half of proceeds from proposed reserved offering to carry out preparatory steps for launch of potential phase 3 for pancreatic cancer indication Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9376 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
The Trump administration announced tariffs on March 8th, 2018. Here is what happened during the last major U.S. trade war.
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April 12 Orbis SA:
* Its unit, Hungary-based Accor-Pannonia Hotels Zrt., signs a letter of intent (LoI) concerning sale of "Sofitel Budapest Chain Bridge" hotel for 76 million euros ($80.69 million) to an external investor
* Under the terms of letter of intent the buyer to conduct due diligence of the hotel Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9419 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
Toronto FC is holding a victory parade through the downtown core of the city two days after winning its first MLS Cup in franchise history.
Fans lined the streets to watch the team's bus depart Maple Leaf Square outside Air Canada Centre.
The parade is scheduled to wrap with a fan rally at Nathan Phillips Square.
Toronto beat the Seattle Sounders 2-0 in the championship game at BMO Field Saturday, becoming the first Canadian team to win the MLS Cup.
Brad Underwood's first regular season loss comes at the hands of Wake Forest in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge in an 80-73 tilt in Winston-Salem.
LAS VEGAS -- Trent Frazier had a career night, scoring 16 points, but it wasn't enough for the Illini as they lost to UNLV 89-82 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena Saturday night.
Illinois' 36 fouls tied for the most in program history (36 vs. Arizona, 3/25/2001), and it resulted in a whopping 48 free throws for UNLV.
The Runnin' Rebels had high praise for Illinois' defense in the post-game interview - click the video above to watch.
While taking her two dogs out for a walk on a hot Arizona day, Anthem resident Paula Godwin accidentally angered a resident rattlesnake who lashed out at her with a venomous bite. Before the snake could reach her, however, her brave little golden retriever puppy named Todd jumped in front of her and heroically took the bite for her square in the face.
So this morning was up bright and early to go on a hike on 7th street carefree . It was a beautiful morning but as we were walking down the hill I literally almost stepped on a mf rattlesnake. But my hero of a puppy Todd saved me He jumped right in front of my leg were I surely would have got bit. This is what a hero looks like.
Shortly after this happened, Godwin ensured that Todd received immediate medical attention. While the puppy’s nose was swollen and itchy for a few days, Godwin reported that Todd is recovering quite nicely.
On Thursday’s CoastLine, 13 Reasons Why has ignited a national conversation about teen suicide. The Netflix series has some parents worried about putting ideas in kids’ heads; others say it’s a dialog to welcome, not fear…
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Criticisms about the alt-right following the violence at Saturday’s “Unite the Right” rally have reached such a fever pitch, even Rupert Murdoch is denouncing the White House’s connection to them.
According to a New York Times report about Steve Bannon’s potential ouster, Murdoch has been agitating for the former Breitbart CEO’s firing for months.
According to the Times, Trump entertained comments from Murdoch claiming that Bannon must be fired. The report went on to cite an anonymous source who was at the dinner, who claimed that the president “offered little pushack.”
The report also said Murdoch’s relationship to Trump’s son-in-law and adviser Jared Kushner (who is “at war” with Bannon) be the basis of the Fox News co-founder’s dislike.
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A girl holds a white balloon at the wall between Mexico and the US. For the Keep Our Dream Alive event, organised by the Border Network for Human Rights for International Human Rights Day, families separated by the wall are reunited for three minutes
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‘No casualties’ in HY despite bulky pipeline, say bankers More than €3.5bn of high yield bond deals in euros, sterling and dollars are scheduled to close this week. Although some bankers described the pipeline as crowded, they expect market digestion to be ‘healthy’ ahead of quieter times.
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When Sam Bradford signed last week, the immediate reaction was tied in part to the contract he got and the numbers that were being thrown around. Monday, the details of the contract leaked out in multiple places, underscoring that the Cards did give Bradford a nice contract — but, given his injury history, he will have to be on the field for it to be as nice as it can be.
The key points: A $10 million signing bonus and a $5 million salary — the $15M guaranteed originally reported. Bradford can get another $5 million, but it will be doled out on a per-game basis, which works out to $312,500 each time he is active for a game. Interestingly, he also got a no-trade clause, perhaps not a shock after he was dealt right before the season started in 2016 from Philadelphia to Minnesota.
The Cardinals hold a team option for 2019, which has to be exercised a couple of days into the 2019 league year.
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As Jae Crowder missed the potentially game-winning shot at the end of the fourth quarter and the Celtics fell 124-118 in a heartbreaking finish against the Cavaliers, one of the Celtics' streaks stayed alive. Although they dropped this one and were out-rebounded 46-29, Boston remains undefeated when they win a rebounding battle against the opposing team.
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An elderly Pennsylvania man had no way of visiting his ill wife in the hospital, so he called police to help.Montoursville Police Chief Jeff Gyurina says the 84-year-old man's same-aged wife had a medical emergency last Thursday and was taken from their home in an ambulance.The frail man told Gyurina, who was at the scene, he had no family in the area to take him to the hospital, and he can't drive anymore.Gyurina gave him the patrol car's cell number and told him to call whenever he was ready to go.A few hours went by, and Deputy Chief Jason Bentley got the call. He picked up the man and escorted him into the hospital in Williamsport.The chief says "it's a small town so you try to help out when you can."----------
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Hamas announced officially on Sunday that 21 of its men had died “in the bowls of the earth,” most likely in the terror tunnels which continue to be dug relentlessly by Hamas as part of its ongoing war effort against Israel, Kol Israel’s Gal Berger tweeted.
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May 3 Indian shares ended little changed on Wednesday as investors awaited key corporate results including that of ICICI Bank Ltd, while the market watch for the outcome of a two-day policy meeting of the U.S. Federal Reserve.
The broader NSE index closed down 0.02 percent at 9,311.95, while the benchmark BSE index ended 0.09 percent lower at 29,894.8.
For the mid-day report, see (Reporting By Samantha Kareen Nair in Bengaluru; Editing by Gopakumar Warrier)
White House drops insistence on two-state Middle East solution
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A Black Hawk helicopter crashed onto a golf course in Maryland during a routine training flight, killing one crew member and injuring the two others on board, the U.S. Army said.
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Two container vessels were reportedly collided at Karachi port, suspending the sea traffic at the South Asia Port Terminal (SAPT), sources said Monday.
Hapeg-Lloyd’s ship Tolten and Hamburg Bay collided at the Pakistan’s deepest port. Over 10 containers fell into the sea after the incident.
However, the damage to the cranes installed at the berth was timely averted by the port administration, according to the sources.
A special operation has been launched to pull out the fallen containers from the sea.
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Australia CAPEX report comes short. AUD/USD reports losses, drops to 10-day moving average of 0.7552. Australia’s latest private sector capital expenditure (CAPEX) report has underwhelmed with expected investment coming in below market expectations. The private CAPEX rose 0.4 percent in the first quarter following a 0.2 percent drop registered in the fourth quarter of last […] The post AUD/USD: Soft Aussie Capex figure could take the shine off the bullish candlestick pattern appeared first on Forex Crunch.
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The Ron Clark Academy in Atlanta just made a bunch of kids’ feel like real life superheroes.
The non-profit middle school surprised the entire student body with a trip to see Black Panther, along with a day of cultural classes, African dancers and historical lessons. The kids’ reactions were priceless.
This is a perfect depiction of how most of us will be pulling up to the movie theaters on February 16th.
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Typically, liquids take on the shape of the container they are poured into. We call these ‘normal liquids’ Newtonian fluids. But some fluids don’t follow this rule. We call these ‘strange liquids’ non-Newtonian fluids....Non-Newtonian fluids change their viscosity or flow behaviour under stress. If you apply a force to such fluids (say you hit, shake or jump on them), the sudden application of stress can cause them to get thicker and act like a solid, or in some cases it results in the opposite behaviour and they may get runnier than they were before. Remove the stress (let them sit still or only move them slowly) and they will return to their earlier state. -ScienceLearn.org
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A white former Connecticut university student accused of smearing body fluids on her black roommate's belongings is expected to ask for a probation program that could result in criminal charges being erased.
Eighteen-year-old Brianna Brochu is set to appear Tuesday in Hartford Superior Court. Her lawyer, Tom Stevens, expects her to apply for accelerated rehabilitation.
The Harwinton resident is charged with misdemeanor criminal mischief and breach of peace.
Police say the former University of Hartford student wrote on Instagram in October about rubbing used tampons on her roommate's backpack and putting her roommate's toothbrush "where the sun doesn't shine." Her roommate says she developed throat pain.
Civil rights advocates have called for hate crime charges.
Stevens says the roommates had a falling out and Brochu's actions were not racially motivated.
The following are the top stories in national newspapers today.
Times of Malta says the 234 migrants rescued by the MV Lifeline were hoping to make it to mainland Europe. In another story, it says the toxic fumes from cruise liners sailing into the Grand Harbour will only get worse in the coming weeks as more ships arrive.
Malta Today says the Environment Ministry will soon be presenting new legislation providing for the requisition of land for afforestation.
The Malta Independent says the government and the Malta Union of Midwives and Nurses are around halfway to reaching an agreement on the union’s demands for nurses and midwives.
L-Orizzont quotes a drug expert saying Malta lacked a law that covers all synthetic drugs.
In-Nazzjon says Ronnie Pellegrini has been appointed chief operating officer of Transport Malta.
Known coast to coast for skimming and fuel theft solutions that have been stopping the “bad guys” since 2005, FlintLoc just announced an affordable new system tailored specifically for C-stores: Know Control V4.W.
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Martinez has just eight hits in his first 41 at-bats to start the season.
Martinez has only four RBI and no home runs through his first 12 games of 2017. The 38-year-old is currently slashing .195/.277/.195. Last season, Martinez slashed .289/.351/.476 with 27 home runs and 86 RBI. Despite the slow start, V-Mart is expected to start the majority of Detroit's games as the designated hitter or first baseman.
ROCKY RIVER >> A state wildlife officer has euthanized two aggressive male turkeys that have been harassing postal carriers in a Cleveland suburb.
The Plain Dealer reports the Ohio Division of Wildlife decided it was time to take action after one of its officers watched a young male called a “jake” approach a woman in Rocky River and begin pecking on her pant legs.
The two jakes were euthanized Friday. Non-aggressive hens in the rafter that have been hanging around the neighborhood wandered off.
A Division of Wildlife spokesman says the attack on the woman convinced the officer “the situation needed to be alleviated.”
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Joggers in the nearby Rocky River Reservation also had reported being harassed.
The Division of Wildlife offered the jakes’ carcasses to an animal rehabilitation center to feed its raptors.
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A report of a car crash into a bank quickly led to a foot pursuit of a suspect.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office were called at 12:42 on Friday morning to the city of Winger, about 14 miles west of Fosston. The caller reported that property damage from where a car had hit the Ultima Bank at Railway Street and Minnesota Avenue.
A deputy arrived at the scene to find that a 2006 Chevy Impala had driven into the east side of the building. The Ultima bank sustained heavy damage to the wall.
The driver of the car, Trent Vesledahl, 20 of Fertile, was located after leaving the scene on foot.
Vesledahl was arrested for DWI and property damage. Vesledahl was held at the Tri-County Community Corrections Adult Detention Facility.
The incident remains under investigation.
The Winger Fire Department also responded to the scene.
March 19 - Welcome to the home for real time coverage of European equity markets brought to you by Reuters stocks reporters and anchored today by Helen Reid. Reach her on Messenger to share your thoughts on market moves: helen.reid.thomsonreuters.com@reuters.net MORNING CALL: Good morning and welcome to Live Markets. European stocks are called down this morning, following the lead of Asian markets which hit a speed-bump in the first trading day of a busy week. Britain prepares for a critical EU summit this week, and investors are also eyeing Jerome Powell's first press conference as Federal Reserve Chair and the central bank's decision on Wednesday. Asian shares were mixed as tension built ahead of this week's Fed meeting which will likely result in an interest rate hike. Spreadbetters call the DAX 17 points lower at 12,373, the CAC 40 down 17 points at 5,265, and the FTSE 100 16 points lower at 7,149. (Helen Reid) *****
One Injured in Walker Hit and Run
The Investigation Into the Crash Continues
WALKER, Minn. – The Cass County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a hit and run that took place Sunday on County Road 13 in the Onigum area of Turtle Lake Township, rural Walker.
The Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a pedestrian being hit by a motor vehicle, which was no longer at the scene.
The female victim was treated at the scene and transferred to a Fargo hospital with no serious injuries.
The Cass County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help locating the vehicle involved, unknown make or model, and having passenger side damager with possible a broken mirror or broken passenger window.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Cass County Sheriff’s Office at 218-547-1424.
Pneumonia day was observed on November 12, and it is sad to know that according to reports, 92,000 children under the age of 5 die annually in Pakistan as victims of the disease.
Despite the provision of vaccines, the number of victims keeps on increasing.
Due to the lack of awareness and knowledge on part of the parents, the children suffer.
It is proposed that media coverage on the issue be increased along with awareness programs, especially for women, around the country.
Children are the future of Pakistan and we ought to protect our future.
MUHAMMAD AHMED,
Karachi, November 12.
SAN ANTONIO - A judge on Wednesday granted a request for so-called "Killer Nurse" Genene Jones to undergo a mental competency evaluation.
Jones' lawyer testified in court that her mental state has diminished his ability to communicate with her in preparation for her defense.
Judge orders mental evaluation for killer nurse Genene Jones. — Paul Venema (@PaulVenema12) May 30, 2018
Jones is scheduled to go on trial in July for the death of 11-month-old Joshua Sawyer in 1981.
According to an indictment, Jones injected the toddler with a lethal drug dose.
Jones was indicted for Joshua's death just as she finished serving a life sentence for the 1984 slaying of a Kerrville infant.
She was also indicted on several similar cases.
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Panarin admitted Monday he was playing through a knee injury for Games 5 and 6 against the Capitals, The Columbus Dispatch reports. "I was trying to use some painkillers," he said. "It didn't help a lot. I can still feel it."
The winger took a skate off his knee in Game 5, and it showed in his play -- after racking up seven points and a plus-1 rating in the first four games of the season, Panarin was held off the scoresheet with a minus-5 rating in the final two games. While the timing of the injury was awful for Columbus, it doesn't seem like something that will linger into 2018-19. Heading into the final year of his current contract and coming off a career-best 82 points in the regular season, the 26-year-old will probably begin talks with the Jackets on an extension over the summer as the club looks to build its offense around him.
FILE - In this March 8, 2018, file photo, California gubernatorial candidate, state Treasurer John Chiang, a Democrat, speaks at a conference in Sacramento, Calif. Chiang will be joined family members of people who died in a 2015 shooting in San Bernardino, Calf., at a meeting of the California Public Employees Retirement System, Monday, March 19, 2018, calling on the nation's largest public pension fund to stop investing in companies that sell assault-style weapons banned for ownership in California and devices that allow guns to fire more rapidly. Rich Pedroncelli, File AP Photo
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The 'propaganda machine' of the presidential office is using the story of U.K.-Russia tensions to gain additional support for this weekend's elections, says Otilia Dhand of Teneo Intelligence.
The Rev. Al Sharpton, Sophia Nelson and Susan Page join a discussion about Charlottesville, Virginia and President Trump's response. Rev. Sharpton also explains why he won't call Trump a racist.
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Tennessee man dies in Lauderdale crash
LAUDERDALE COUNTY– A single-vehicle crash at 10:40 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, has claimed the life of a Leoma, Tn., man. Jonathan Wade Gooch, 28, was killed when the 1977 GMC pickup he was driving struck several concrete barriers and then a guardrail. Gooch, who was not using a seatbelt, was ejected from the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene.
The vehicle’s passenger, Megan Danielle Wheat, 21, of Leoma, Tn., was airlifted to Huntsville Hospital. The crash occurred on U.S. 72 near the 51 mile marker, one mile west of Elgin.
Alabama State Troopers continue to investigate.
‘Marians’ taken to HC for singing Jothipala’s songs
The Colombo Commercial High Court yesterday issued notices on Sri Lanka’s popular music band leader Nalin Perera and his musical group ‘Marians’ for singing the late H.R. Jothipala’s songs without the permission of his family members.
The case was filed by H.R. Jothipala’s widow and their four daughters under the Intellectual Property Act.
The complainants said the ‘Marians’ had sung the late Jothipala’s songs at the concert, ‘Kings of 70’s unplugged’ held on January 22 at the Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre without permission.
Counsel Chinthaka Fernando, Tharindu Rajakaruna with Nalin Samarakoon appeared for the defence.
In 2013, The Denver Post library compiled the top 35 largest wildfires in Colorado history in terms of how many acres were burned; the ongoing Spring Creek fire in Costilla and Huerfano counties, and other recent fires, have made it necessary to update the list for 2018.
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New York police say three teenagers face criminal charges over a YouTube video that shows them trespassing on a bridge that's under construction.
State police announced Monday that it made the arrests between Aug. 6 and Aug. 8.
The Journal News says the July 13 video shows the 17- and 18-year-olds walking along train tracks, squeezing through a fence hole and roaming around a span that will replace the Tappan (TAP'-uhn) Zee Bridge.
The camera shows some dizzying views of the Hudson River below. About five minutes into the video, one teen says they've been spotted and they run away.
One of the two new spans of the bridge north of New York City opens Aug. 25. The other will open next year.
It's being named for former Gov. Mario Cuomo.
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Mark Tupper of the Herald & Review joins WAND's Noah Newman in studio for another edition of Tupper's Take!
Mark recently interviewed Illini head basketball coach Brad Underwood. He discusses his biggest takeaways from the conversation in the video above!
On Monday, a Denver jury heard closing remarks from both sides in the trial between Taylor Swift and a former Denver radio show host, Robert Mueller. The pop star accused Mueller of sexual assault by grabbing her butt during a pre-concert photo in 2013.
Mueller, who was fired two days after the
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Bahubali: The Conclusion is one of the most anticipated films of the year as it will give the audience the answer the most asked question, “Why Kattapa killed Bahubali?”
While the audience is sitting on the edge to watch the film, there have been rumors that suggested that Shah Rukh Khan may also be a part of the film. According to the rumors, SRK was to play a mediator between Prabhas and Rana Daggubati’s characters. The buzz turned out to be just a rumour and nothing more. Bahubali makers took their twitter handle to clarify the news saying that SRK is not the film. Crushing many fans’ excitement, the statement read, “We would have loved to have @iamsrk in our movie ! Who wouldn’t ? But unfortunately it’s a rumour! Not true ! #Baahubali2”
Helmed SS Rajamouli, Bahubali: The Conclusion is all set to hit the screens on April 28.
NASA invest $9.9M in University of Tennessee-led team
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – A research team led by the University of Tennessee Knoxville has received a $9.9 million grant from NASA toward the development of a more aerodynamically capable aircraft.
The Knoxville News Sentinel reports (http://bit.ly/2pswiFU ) the grant is part of a $50 million investment in university researchers studying aviation innovation.
UT assistant professor Jim Coder is the lead researcher on the project. He says the team is focusing on creating a more aerodynamic airplane wing to reduce energy use and make aircrafts more efficient.
The research will take place over the next five years. The team includes contributors from Penn State University, Texas A&M University, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Old Dominion University, the University of Wyoming, Boeing Corporation and PCC Airfoils.
Voxeljet (NYSE:VJET) reports Q2 earnings with revenue down over 18% on the year. Systems revenues were down 33.4% to €2.5M due largely to low printer sales. Services revenues increased 5.2% to €2.6M due to higher contributions from subsidiaries in America and China, which offset lower contributions from the UK.
The gross profit margin for the Systems segment increased to 36.4% from 29.1% in the prior year’s quarter. Gross profit margin for the Services segment was 45.4%, down from 48% last year due to lower release of accruals for compensation.
Q3 guidance reiterated with revenue from €7M to €8M.
Full year guidance reiterated: revenue, €26M to €28M; gross margin, above 40%.
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Voxeljet shares are down 0.48% aftermarket.
Previously: Voxeljet AG reports Q2 results (Aug. 14)
Baku. 1 May. REPORT.AZ/ Administrative building of the National Olympic Committee has held a report-election conference of the Azerbaijan Athletics Federation (AAF).
Report informs citing the AAF press service, a report by the counting commission was presented at the meeting. Then, AAF President Chingiz Huseynzade has made a report. He said that the federation is preparing for the IV Islamic Solidarity Games in Baku. 30 athletes will participate in the Games.
Election was held after reports of the Secretary General and Audit Commission. Chingiz Huseynzade re-elected AAF President, Firat Huseynov - Vice-President, Maharram Sultanzade - Secretary General, Kamal Ahmadov - Executive Director.
The Executive Committee now includes Farid Mansurov, Shirin Valiyev, Elman Rzazade, Sevda Mirzayeva, Konul Nurullayeva, Jafar Humbatov, Rafig Abbasov, Sadig Sadigov, Nadir Aliyev, Emin Guliyev, Elvira Salyamova, Anar Baghirov, Bahruz Salehli, Sergey Antipov, Mehdi Naghiyev.
Arians felt the Cardinals' performance against the Raiders was 'lethargic,' but praised the preparedness of the defense, Carson Palmer. David Kadlubowski/azcentral sports
French President Macron visits music legend Fela Kuti’s nightclub
President Macron made an iconic stop at the Afrika Shrine; a nightclub founded by legendary Nigerian Afrobeat star Fela Kuti, where he announced the planned launch of the "Season of African cultures 2020". The event is intended to be the face of African culture in Europe. When asked about previous visits to the legendary Lagos club, Macron said: “I can’t tell you everything that happened when I used to come to the Shrine because what happens at the Shrine stays at the Shrine.”
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There's a family-friendly way to ring in the new year in Springfield once again this year, and it's all in downtown Springfield. The Springfield Area Arts Council is hosting "First Night" Saturday - with live mostly family-friendly entertainment at a number of churches and other venues throughout downtown, according to council president Troy Roark.
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The thirteenth annual Winnipesaukee Wine Festival, featuring samples of more than 100 wines, beers and spirits from around the world, will take place at Church Landing in Meredith on June 28. Proceeds from the event will benefit Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains. (Courtesy photo)
Jessica Alba, Ben Affleck, and Katherine Heigl haven't spoken too fondly about some of their past roles. Emma McIntyre/Getty Images, Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images, and Cindy Ord/Getty Images for SiriusXM
We've all had jobs we've hated and celebrities are no exception. But stars tend to feel backlash on the rare occasions they ditch their canned sound bites and offer up their real thoughts on their projects. Any inkling that an actor is less than 100 percent grateful for the opportunity to work in Hollywood is often met with derision, but their trash talk can be refreshing when you realize they hated their movie just as much as you did.
Of course, brutal honesty works better in some cases than others — and sometimes it's better not to say anything at all.
Below are 18 celebrities who bit the hand that fed them:
James Corden looks at a roundup of the news including Space X's vision for Mars, Costco's vision for the doomsday family and Scientology's vision for television.
We know, we know, there's not an outfit Selena can't make sexy by simply putting it on and oozing confidence — honestly she could probably wear old sweatpants and a holey t-shirt and we'd think it's the sexiest thing on Earth because it's all about her attitude. But, you can't deny that through the years, there have been a few looks that have stood out as her most sensual.
For example, there was the Calvin Klein shimmery blue gown she wore to the Grammy Awards in 2016 — those cutouts, that low back! — and the black leather dress she had on for the red carpet of the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in 2015, which showed she has legs for days. Want more? Scroll ahead to check out all of Selena's sexy looks.
Shares in Eros International (NYSE:EROS) are -2.6% after some choppy morning trading following Q1 earnings where it posted losses in line with expectations.
Revenues (of $60.8M) beat but were lower Y/Y, with a film slate of five compared to 14 films a year ago. Of the current quarter's films, one was high-budget, one medium and three low budget.
Theatrical revenues fell 37% to $23.6M; digital and ancillary revenues were up 40% to $19.8M.
Gross profits and operating profits were up (12% and 62.5% respectively) but EBITDA fell 12.7% to $15.8M.
Paying subscribers to streaming service Eros Now rose 27.6% Q/Q to 3.7M; registered users have grown to more than 75M.
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“Creature Comfort” is one of the new songs that Arcade Fire have been playing live from their upcoming album, Everything Now, and today they’ve shared a teaser for the studio version of the track. The band posted a video on their Facebook page of what looks like a brightly-colored cereal commercial advertising a product that’s made out of 100% marshmallows, but it also says it “contains methylphendiate” (generic ritalin) and comes with a split-second warning screen about the nutritional information of the product. The video also points to the newly created Everything Now Corp Facebook page. Check it out below.
POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (AP) -- Takal Molson and Jermaine Crumpton posted double-doubles and Canisius used a late surge to take a 73-67 victory over Marist on Friday night.
Molson had 21 points and 10 rebounds and Crumpton 18 points and a career-high 16 boards for the Golden Griffins (14-9, 8-2 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference), who bounced back from a loss to Niagara to win for the fifth time in six starts. Isaiah Reese added 21 points. Crumpton's double-double is a career first; Molson's is his second.
The Red Foxes (5-18, 3-8) had led the entire second half, by as many as 11, when Canisius took the lead on Jibreel Faulkner's dunk with 5:35 to go. An 8-0 spurt extended the Griffins' lead to 71-62 with 37 seconds remaining.
Marist outshot Canisius 53 to 35 percent but had 24 turnovers.
Brian Parker scored 19 points with 11 rebounds for Marist, his first double-double this season.
OXFORD, Miss. — Mississippi quarterback Shea Patterson says he will transfer to Michigan.
Patterson made his commitment in a tweet on Monday after visiting the Ann Arbor, Michigan, campus last weekend . Patterson is recovering from a right knee injury that cost him the final month of last season, but he should be ready to compete in 2018.
In seven games, Patterson passed for 2,259 yards and 17 touchdowns, with nine interceptions. The sophomore was one of the top recruits in the 2016 class.
Ole Miss was hit with NCAA sanctions two weeks ago that included a bowl ban next season. The NCAA said Mississippi's seniors could transfer without sitting out next season, as is usually required. Patterson does not qualify for that but could petition the NCAA to be immediately eligible.
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON)– San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee released a statement regarding Wednesday’s shooting at a UPS facility.
At this point, the San Francisco Police Department is still investigating the events that occurred this morning. I want to thank our brave officers of the San Francisco Police Department, and our dedicated employees at 911 and San Francisco General Hospital.
I also want to offer my condolences and thoughts for the individuals and families affected by the senseless act of violence at the UPS facility. We all know the familiar faces of our local UPS drivers and delivery persons. Today’s tragedy will be felt in every community served by these committed employees.
We are always saddened when someone loses a life to gun violence. Even one shooting and one victim is too many.
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Former Chief Registrar of the Judiciary Gladys Boss Shollei, has today announced her intentions of contesting for the Uasin Gishu county woman
MIAMI (AP) — An appeals court has ruled the federal government cannot legally stop trade of Burmese pythons and other giant exotic snakes within the continental U.S.
However, snake owners are cautioned not to move their reptiles just yet as other legal challenges may remain.
The United States Association of Reptile Keepers sued in 2013 to overturn a nationwide ban on importing eight constrictor species or taking them across state lines.
In an April 7 decision, the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower court’s ruling that the U.S. wildlife officials didn’t have authority to restrict interstate trade of snakes such as Burmese pythons, reticulated pythons or green anacondas.
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The Center for Biological Diversity says the court addressed the law’s wording but not the data supporting the ban.
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — An 18-year-old is pleading guilty to rape and murder in the 2015 death of a 12-year-old Utah girl he's accused of luring from her home with a story about a lost cat.
Jayden Matthew Sterzer pleaded guilty to rape in juvenile court Monday. He was 15 when police say he strangled Kailey Vijil (VIJ'-el) and left her in a horse pasture.
Sterzer also was expected to plead guilty to murder in adult court as part of a blended plea deal that will allow him to stay in a juvenile detention center until he turns 21.
The Associated Press hadn't previously named Sterzer because he was a minor and his case was being handled entirely in juvenile court.
He was found fit for trial after getting treatment for unspecified mental disorders and intellectual disabilities.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Trump administration is willing to work with Congress to go through the process of determining whether a second memo, written by Democrats on the House Intelligence Committee, could be made public, the White House said on Friday.
In a statement shortly after Republicans on the panel released a document alleging bias against President Donald Trump in the FBI and Justice Department, the White House said: “Minority members of the Committee have reportedly drafted a separate memorandum. The Administration stands ready to work with Congress to accommodate oversight requests consistent with applicable standards, including the need to protect intelligence sources and methods.”
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April 18 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories from select Canadian newspapers. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
THE GLOBE AND MAIL
** Seeking to tame a roaring housing market in greater Toronto, the Ontario government is considering a speculation tax on home purchases by non-residents. https://tgam.ca/2ojF87K
** A group of judges publicly complained that Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) officials and their Department of Justice counsel have not included enough information in their warrant applications. https://tgam.ca/2ojACpP
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** Gibraltar Growth Corp has announced that it will acquire Montreal-based LXR Produits de Luxe International. http://bit.ly/2ojnlxP
** Royal LePage joined the chorus of those repeating that Ottawa and its provincial counterparts should tread cautiously before considering everything from rent control to a tax on foreign investors. http://bit.ly/2ojnUHX
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James Alex Fields Jr., who slammed his car through a crowd of anti-protesters at the “Unite the Right” rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, will not get bond. Buzz60
France’s Interior Ministry says a man who drove his car into a pizzeria, killing an eight-year-old girl, was apparently suicidal and the incident is not believed linked to terrorism.
Ministry spokesman Pierre-Henry Brandet said on BFM television that the man was born in 1985 and was believed to have tried to commit suicide last week.
Brandet said the young girl was killed and four people were injured in a condition of “absolute emergency.” He said eight others were slightly injured.
The man was arrested soon after the attack Monday night in the town of Sept-Sorts east of Paris.
A police official said the man was psychologically unstable and had no police record. The official says investigators are not searching for accomplices.
FLAŞ! Fransa #Paris'in Seine-et-Marne banliyösünde bulunan Sept-Sorts mahallesinde bir araç pizzacıya girdi. 1 kişi öldü. 8 kişi ağır yaralı pic.twitter.com/jKjNYdpg0P — Ali Jean Çorakçı (@alijeancorakci) August 14, 2017
Dog lovers and local volunteers are invited to a work party on Sunday, Feb. 4 to help revive the Mountalke Terrace off-leash dog park.
Volunteers are asked to dress in work clothes and wear waterproof boots or shoes. If possible, please also bring a rake, pitchfork, flat-edged shovel, wheelbarrow, gloves and water.
No power or gas-operated tools are allowed during the work party.
The work party will run from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 4. An additional work party is set for Sunday, March 4.
The off-leash dog park is located at 5303 288th St. S.W. If you have any questions, email 4mltdog@gmail.com.
Governor Doug Ducey today signed bipartisan legislation strengthening civil liberty and private property protections for Arizonans and increasing oversight, accountability and transparency of funds and property seized by law enforcement.
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ZURICH — FIFA has cleared teenage midfielder Sergei Eremenko to play for Russia at the World Cup by approving his change of national eligibility from Finland.
FIFA says a request by the Russian Football Union was approved Monday.
The 19-year-old Eremenko was born in Russia and currently plays on loan at Spartak Moscow. His father, Alexei, has Finnish citizenship after playing and coaching there for much of his career.
Sergei Eremenko represented Finland at youth level, following his elder brothers Alexei and Roman, who have both played more than 50 times for the full national team.
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If you go fishing in the New York Bight or take a ferry around the Rockaway Peninsula, chances are you’ll spot one of the world’s largest mammals—the whale.
Whales, once native in New York, vanished from the waters about a century ago due to industrial pollutants and raw sewage that have been dumped into the water. Now, years of conservation efforts are finally showing results as humpback whales, fin whales, minke whales, and other marine life return to New York.
[In NYC waters, a whale of a tale.]
Howard Rosenbaum, senior scientist at the Wildlife Conservation Society, and his team are tracking the whale population in the New York Bight, the body of water extending from Montauk in Long Island to Cape May on the Jersey shore. They take biopsies to learn more about the whales’ genetic makeup. SciFri video producer Luke Groskin, who documented Rosenbaum’s work in the latest video for Science Friday’s Macroscope series, joins Ira to discuss the whales’ return to New York.
[Why are whales whale-sized, anyway?]
Kelly Brook looks mortified as she flashes her knickers during filming for new commercial
Kelly Brook could not hide her embarrassment when she accidentally flashed her knickers during filming for a new commercial in Liverpool.
The 38-year-old presenter was perched on a large throne and surrounded by a team of jockeys for the outdoor shoot.
However, she appeared to struggle to manoeuvre in her form-fitted dress, as she adjusted herself on the velvet chair.
Rotating her body clockwise, Kelly held onto the armrests as she attempted to reposition herself on the throne.
Unfortunately, as she turned the hemline of her dress, it began to rise and eventually exposed her knickers to those nearby.
MEXICO CITY, April 20 Mexican broadcaster Televisa said on Thursday it had signed a deal with Spanish telecoms giant Telefonica that would give the mobile operator's customers cheaper access to the broadcaster's content carried on its digital platform Blim.
The deal allows Grupo Televisa SA to compete with Carlos Slim's telecoms firm America Movil SAB de CV , whose Telcel mobile unit allows its clients access to entertainment offerings from Slim's Claro digital video service.
Under the terms of the deal, customers of Movistar, Telefonica's local unit, will have access to content carried on Televisa's Blim platform at a preferential rate, according to a statement.
Televisa shares were down 1.79 percent at 95.88 pesos ($5.09) in early afternoon trading.
($1 = 18.8260 pesos) (Reporting by Noe Torres and Sheky Espejo; Editing by Andrew Hay)
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Input Capital Corp:
* INPUT CAPITAL SAYS ‍TSV VENTURE EXCHANGE ACCEPTED CO‘S APPLICATION FOR NORMAL COURSE ISSUER BID FOR UP TO 6.6 MILLION OF ITS SHARES, ABOUT 10 PERCENT OF CO‘S PUBLIC FLOAT​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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The Nintendo Switch has been a tough video game console to nab in recent months, but there's hope for the holidays.
The Japanese company has raised its production order to two million units a month, according to Digitimes. Take the report with a grain of salt, as the publication has a mixed track record.
Still, the increased order makes sense given the huge demand for the Switch, which bridges the gap between a portable video game system and a home console. The console has routinely sold out in stores and was the top-selling console in August, according to NPD Group.
The report said the supply issues are a result of the lack of key components like DRAM memory, which has affected other areas of the consumer electronics industry.
A Nintendo spokesman wasn't available for comment.
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Alex Jones lays out how medical doctors are painfully aware of how dangerous vaccines are when introduced to the human body at any stage of development: babies, children, and adults are at risk.
This substantial and Impressive detached home in Clermont Park, Heynestown, Dundalk has been brought to the market by Property Partners Laurence Gunne and offers a modern residence with a plaster and feature stone finish and gardens to the front and rear.
Exceptionally well laid out and bright, the property offers spacious accommodation comprising, large entrance hall, two reception rooms, fully fitted kitchen, sunroom, study, playroom, guest bathroom and utility area.
Overhead there is a spacious landing with feature window, five bedrooms two of which are ensuite and family bathroom.
Outside the property which offers many extras would have the benefit of a detached garage and gardens.
The property which is conveniently located to Blackrock Village, Dundalk's town centre and with in easy reach of the M1 motorway offers an excellent opportunity to acquire a well laid out home.
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Former Curved Air violinist Darryl Way has released a new promo video for Summer: Presto.
It is taken from Way's recently released Vivaldi's Four Season's In Rock album which was released earlier this year, in which he reworks the composer's famous Four Seasons work in a rock format. Way famously wrote the musical tribute Vivaldi on Curved Air's 1970 debut album Air Conditioning.
"It’s taken me over 50 years to get around to recording a rock version of Vivaldi’s masterpiece, The Four Seasons, but I’m very proud of the way it’s turned out and hope that those who hear it, will enjoy it as much as I enjoyed recording it," Way Tells Prog.
Vivaldi: Four Seasons In Rock is available to buy from Way's own website.
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NASHVILLE (AP) — Republican U.S. Rep. Diane Black has named two prominent former politicians from either end of Tennessee as co-chairman for her gubernatorial bid.
Black says former state Senate Speaker Ron Ramsey and former U.S. Rep. Stephen Fincher will hold the leadership positions in her campaign.
Ramsey, an auctioneer from the northeastern corner of the state, retired from the Legislature last year after presiding over vast Republican gains that took the GOP from an afterthought to near complete control. He is also a former gubernatorial candidate who fell short in the 2010 GOP primary.
Fincher, a farmer from the West Tennessee community of Frog Jump, was part of the 2010 GOP class that won back control of Congress just two years after Barack Obama was elected president. He retired last year.
Notts County sack manager John Sheridan following a run of nine consecutive League Two defeats.
Notts County have announced that they have sacked manager John Sheridan following their 4-0 defeat at the hands of Cambridge United this afternoon.
The Magpies have lost their last nine League Two outings to leave themselves 22nd in the table, just one point clear of the relegation zone.
County last picked up a point in the league in October, and their dreadful run of form has led to the club relieving Sheridan of his duties.
"Notts County FC can confirm that John Sheridan is to leave his position as manager with immediate effect," read a brief statement on the club's official website.
"The club will be making no further statement at this time."
Notts County's next match sees them take on Morecambe on Saturday.
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Get well Gaga. We are sad to hear you are suffering in physical pain. Mother Monster had to cancel the rest of her “Joanne World Tour” due to severe pain from the chronic pain disorder fibromyalgia.
We hope she finds a way to manage her pain in everyday life and enough to tour someday again. Your fans miss you but we understand.
Sleigh bells may not have being ringing, but there was some snow glistening on Hillveiw Avenue on Dec. 8 during the Southside Holiday Stroll — sort of.
Southside Village merchants opened their doors to eventgoers as they wandered between activities. Santa sat at his post on the corner of Osprey and Hillview Avenue, patiently listening to each child as they recited their holiday wishes.
After they were finished chatting with Santa, visitors took a walk down the street to slide down Southside's temporary snow slope.
The Chicago Cubs gear and equipment is loaded up at Wrigley Field on Feb. 2, 2018, to be shipped to Arizona for spring training. (Jose M. Osorio/Chicago Tribune)
COLLINSVILLE — The Illinois Department of Transportation will host a public outreach meeting to discuss the development of the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program and District Eight’s Multi-Year Highway Improvement Program from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 23, at the IDOT District 8 Office, 1102 Eastport Plaza Drive.
The public will have an opportunity to review and comment on both programs, current programming procedures, as well as other information presented. All persons interested are invited to attend.
The meeting will be held in an open-house format. Representatives from IDOT will be available to answer questions.
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Family Of SD Woman Seeks Answers On Anniversary Of Her Death
by Adel Toay
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) – Family and friends of a South Dakota woman are still looking for answers after police deemed her death last year an accident.
Investigators say 21-year-old Mariah High Hawk died of hypothermia. Her body was found under a utility trailer in Rapid City last February.
But High Hawk’s family and friends are calling for an independent investigation, saying she died after being abused because she had bruising on her head, arms and shoulders.
The Rapid City Journal reports her father, Delbert High Hawk, is leading the push to reopen his daughter’s case, and led a march Monday.
Police say prescription painkillers found in Mariah High Hawk’s blood likely clouded her judgment. Investigators believe she ran after her boyfriend following an argument and sought shelter under the trailer from freezing rain.
Hilton Head Island restaurant owner Andrew Carmines reflects on the death of the Rev. Ben Williams and watching river baptisms in Skull Creek since he was a child.
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Donald Trump returned to the campaign trail on Tuesday night with a familiar refrain, criticising Mexico for failing to stop the flow of illegal immigrants to the US and promising to make Mexico pay for his proposed border wall.
And the result was the same: Enthusiastic cheers from supporters in Nashville, Tennessee, followed by a swift promise from the Mexican president that no such thing would ever happen.
Mr Trump took his message out on the road as part of efforts to shore up Republican votes during what could be tricky mid-term elections in November.
Democrats hope an unpopular president could help them wrest back control of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
BEAVERCREEK, Ohio (WDTN) -.A key match up in the GWOC east tonight where 4 and 2 Wayne paid a visit to 5 and 1 Beavercreeek. Both teams coming off tough losses were looking to get back on track tonight.
Wayne was on the leader board early in the game, 14 to 0. After the Warriors scored another touchdown, the Beavers finally found a rhythm.
Wayne goes on to win this game 42 to 14.
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ATLANTA (AP) — Jane Fonda used her 80th birthday celebration to raise $1.3 million for her foundation.
The two-time Oscar-winner held the “Eight Decades of Jane” fundraiser at an upscale hotel Saturday night. The event recognized Fonda’s life achievements along with her foundation, Georgia Campaign for Adolescent Power & Potential, which she created in 1995.
The Atlanta-based nonprofit focuses on teen pregnancy prevention and adolescent health.
Fonda’s foundation hosted the event with 228 guests in attendance including CNN founder and ex-husband Ted Turner, her son Troy Garity and producer Paula Weinstein. James Taylor and Carole King performed several songs including “So Far Away” and “You’ve Got a Friend.”
Dolly Parton, Kerry Washington, Ludacris and Oprah Winfrey shared a toast through a video message.
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Nooo! Our favorite couple has come to an end. Halsey announced on Instagram that she has split with G-Eazy.
“I normally keep this kind of thing private but provided our public nature I feel the need to inform my fans. G-Eazy and I are taking some time apart. I’m eager to continue the upcoming passage of time dedicating myself to my art and my career, and the duration of my tour. I wish him the best. Thanks for respecting our privacy at this time.”
Cheating rumors were flying around after fans saw G-Eazy hitting up a fan to "hang out" and it looks like Halsey ain't having it! Then last week, TMZ reports that the couple both attended the Post Malone show G-Eazy popped up at, but were NEVER seen hanging out together like their perfect clingy selves.
Excuse us while we grab some tissues.
People walk by a Wells Fargo bank branch on Oct. 13, 2017, in New York City.
The Federal Reserve said Friday it is restricting Wells Fargo's size in response to "widespread consumer abuses."
As a result, Wells Fargo plans to replace three directors by April and a fourth by the end of the year, CNBC reported.
Shares of the bank fell more than 2 percent in after-hours trading.
King agreed to terms on a deal with KHL Avtomobilist Jekaterinburgh on Monday, KHL Insider Aivis Kalnins reports.
King was brought in by the Habs at the trade deadline last season in an attempt to add some toughness and grit to their lineup -- with the hope of making a deep playoffs run. That clearly didn't pan out as Montreal was bounced in the opening round by the Rangers and has since moved on from the winger. In 80 total appearances last season, the Saskatchewan native notched nine goals and seven helpers. Considering he has broken the 20-point threshold just twice in his career, King's move to Russia should probably impact only a handful of fantasy owners in the deepest of leagues.
A Malawian court on Tuesday ruled that it could not sanction the extradition of a Genocide suspect living in the country, unless the two countries work …
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The man accused of fatally shooting a woman and wounding six people at a Tennessee church in September faces a 43-count indictment, including first-degree murder, attempted murder and felony civil rights intimidation charges.
Friday's grand jury indictment in Davidson County charges 26-year-old Emanuel Kidega Samson in the Burnette Chapel Church of Christ shooting in Nashville. He's been held without bond since September.
An arrest affidavit from September says Samson waived his rights and told police he arrived armed and fired at Burnette.
In October, Nashville Police Detective Steve Jolley testified that a note in Samson's car referred to a white supremacist's 2015 massacre at a South Carolina black church. Jolley said Samson also told him he didn't give much thought to race or religion, and heard voices and had visions.
× Iowa Father Facing First Degree Murder Charge in Death of Infant
NEVADA, Iowa — An Iowa man has been charged in the death of his two-month-old infant.
On Monday, January 29th, Story County authorities responded to a report of an infant not breathing in the 200 block of West M Avenue. Shortly after, the child died.
The child’s father, 29-year-old Calvin Curtis White, has now been arrested and charged with first degree murder and child endangerment causing death.
The investigation into the incident is still underway and more charges may be possible.
Mounds of trash accumulated on the streets of the south Lebanon refugee camp of Ain al-Hilweh Monday, as Palestinian factions urged the United Nations Refugee Works Agency to resume activities.
UNRWA's services had been suspended "indefinitely" Friday over security concerns, as tensions and sporadic clashes between rival factions rumbled on.
The statement urged UNRWA to reopen its centers Tuesday.
Although Ain al-Hilweh has been rocked by several other assassinations and clashes in recent months, UNRWA's decision added doubts that the security situation in the camp would improve anytime soon.
UNRWA operates nine schools inside the camp, which provide education to thousands of students.
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April 28 Cerved Information Solutions SpA:
* Q1 revenues: EUR 97.8 million ($106.45 million), up 10.5 pct compared to EUR 88.5 million in the first quarter 2016
* Q1 adjusted net income: EUR 22.8 million, up 17.1 pct compared to EUR 19.5 million in the first quarter 2016
* Confirms its strategic outlook as communicated to the markets on May 10, 2016, in which it presented indications for the period 2016-2018
* Q1 net profit EUR 13.6 mln versus EUR 8.4 mln year ago Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9188 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
Matt Alpin, a junior studying apparel entrepreneurship, said male rompers will not catch on in Rexburg because male rompers do not look too appealing on men.
“I think they work well with women, but for guys it’s not as flattering,” Alpin said. “You will not see me in a romper anytime soon.”
Alpin added that another reason he doubts rompers will catch on is because he sees them as just another fad.
“I’m not opposed to people trying something new, but if we are lucky it won’t catch on in Rexburg,” Alpin said.
Christina Aguilera joined James Corden for Carpool Karaoke on Monday (April 23) during The Late Late Show with James Corden!
The pair sang a medley of her hits together, including “Fighter” and “Beautiful.”
PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Christina Aguilera
Christina also shared some hot gossip from her days on the Mickey Mouse Club back in the mid-1990s.
In addition, comedian Melissa McCarthy made a surprise appearance while singing “Dirrty” with James! Melissa hopped in the car to perform Redman‘s rap.
Watch Christina Aguilera’s turn on Carpool Karaoke below…
Nigeria’s cocoa grinding has slumped to less than 20 percent of the installed capacity of processors.
Onsite investigations revealed that despite the Federal Government’s export drive initiative, a 50 billion naira debt burden has crippled activities in the sub-sector.
The industry which once thrived with eight cocoa processing factories with a combined installed capacity of 150,000 metric tons, now has only five factories functional with a combined utilization capacity of less than 30,000 metric tons per annum.
Processors say some of the challenges facing the industry include high operating cost coupled with higher import duty in European markets and a high cost of cocoa beans which makes it difficult for the processing factories to tap export demand for butter, cake, and powder.
AFC Dunstable suffered their heaviest defeat of the season on Saturday as they went down 3-0 at Kidlington.
Having lost three of their previous four Southern Lague games, their hopes of a spot in the play offs were left hanging by a thread.
Knowing Kidlington would be a tough fixture, it did not help as BJ Christie was given his marching orders after only 15 minutes for an alleged stamp.
The visitors though gave a good account of themselves in the opening period and threatened the hosts’ goal.
The second half was a different affair, as fatigue crept in and Kidlington took full advantage of AFC’s misfortune. Elliott Osborne-Ricketts put them in front, with further strikes from Anaclet Odhiambo and Lewis Coyle sealing the win.
The Green River Wolves will take on the Natrona County Mustangs, tonight at 7:30 p.m. in Casper.
The Wolves head into Casper carrying a two-game losing streak but hope to change their momentum. The Wolves are 11-3 overall and 1-2 in conference play.
Team Leaders
The Wolves are led in scoring by senior Devin Love. Love pours in 12.4 points per game and sits fifth in the 4A West Conference. Junior Chase Stoeger is the teams leading rebounder, averaging 4.9 rebounds per game and sits second on the team in assists with 2.8 assists per game. Senior Gavin Heiser leads the Wolves in assists with 3.1 assists per game and sits third in the conference.
Tomorrows Matchup
The Wolves will take on the Kelly Walsh Trojans (2-1, 5-9) at 2:30 p.m. at Kelly Walsh High School.
The environmental "Green" police have opened a criminal investigation into last week's fire at the oil refineries in Haifa Bay, which caused property damage and filled local skies with smoke.
Refinery workers have been questioned under warning of prosecution.
RPT-Soccer-Chelsea to host Burnley in Premier League season opener
LONDON, England, June 14 Chelsea will open the defence of their Premier League title at home to Burnley when the season kicks off on the weekend of Aug.12-13.
Well I hope you all enjoyed the BBC’s “Robbie William’s” New Year cringe fest! We’re in 2017 and the BBC keeps proving that no matter how bad it is it can still get worse. Much worse….! Here’s the first OPEN thread of this New Year and it’s now in your hands!
Former Seattle Seahawks defensive end Cliff Avril made some very intriguing comments on an NFL Network podcast about the fallout of the team’s Super Bowl XLIX loss to the New England Patriots.
The 32-year-old claimed that some players lost faith in Seahawks coach Pete Carroll in the aftermath of Malcolm Butler’s game-sealing interception in the final seconds.
“Sometimes it’s tough because two [championships] is better than one, obviously,” said Avril. “You think about what could have happened. If we win that Super Bowl, I think we probably would have won another one within the two years that went by.”
Tim Benz says that although Carroll flubbed on that last-second play, the players needed to move forward and put that instance in the rearview mirror and Avril’s comment that it cost them another Super Bowl trip is an attempt to shift blame.
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Its our immense pleasure to welcome participants of all over the world for Annual Congress on Neurology & Neuroscience 2018 with the theme of Unleashing Research Ideas and Exploring the Work on Neurological Diseases which will held on September 20-21, 2018 Prague, Czech Republic.
The conference includes keynote presentations, Poster presentation, Workshops, Oral talks and Exhibitions.
Neurology and Neuroscience 2018 conference will bring more scientists and also many eminent personalities to share their research work, diagnostics and treatments on neurological diseases and this it will be useful for many scientists to develop treatments for the diseases.
Timothy B. Schmit, Glenn Frey, and Don Henley (l-r) of The Eagles performing, Yokohama, Japan, photo. (Source: Associated Press)
The Eagles are heading out on tour with a son of founding member Glenn Frey stepping in for his late father.
The band announced Monday that it will visit Greensboro, North Carolina; Atlanta; Louisville, Kentucky; and Detroit in October. The shows will follow a Sept. 30 date with The Doobie Brothers in Seattle.
The Eagles played concerts in Los Angeles and New York last month for their first shows since Frey died at the age of 67 in January 2016.
His son Deacon filled in on guitar and vocals at the concerts and will join the band on tour in the fall.
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BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) - Northern California officials say they are seeking suspects involved in violent clashes over the weekend between supporters and detractors of President Donald Trump in downtown Berkeley.
City spokesman Matthai Chakko says officials will seek to arrest and prosecute anyone involved in crimes last Saturday. He says they are evaluating photographs and video of the skirmishes. Among the videos that have drawn attention is one posted online showing a man punching a female protester in the face.
Police on Monday released the names of 23 people arrested during the demonstrations.
Trump supporters announced a "Patriot Day" rally at the park featuring speeches by members of the alt-right, an amorphous fringe movement that promotes racism, anti-Semitism, misogyny and xenophobia.
Counter-demonstrators then announced a rally at the same place.
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This weekend the Road to Oz brings to life one of America’s best-known fairy tales “The Wizard of Oz” during this year’s OZtoberfest!
Downtown Wamego will host a variety of activities that include the OZ costume contest, classic car show, Munchkinland, Auntie Em’s Boutique, Tin Man’s Garage and much more.
October 7 and 8: Unprecedented “special guest” highlight this year!
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October 5 – 7: Get inside the Columbian Theatre for the OZtoberFest Murder Mystery.
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Parking will be available on side streets and around City Park. Centrally located downtown on Lincoln Avenue, easy to park and walk.
The extremely bizarre animated GIF is an audio illusion which shows a large electrical pylon jumping rope, yet even though the animation is completely silent, every time the pylon hits the ground in the animation, many people can almost swear they hear a ‘thud’.
University of Glasgow psychologist Dr Lisa DeBruine posted the animation on twitter and surveyed around 14000 people asking whether they could hear something, and over 75% of the participants to perceive some sort of sound.
The reason for this according to Dr Bruine is that the ear has an acoustic reflex, which is a defensive reaction that is designed to protect your hearing by anticipating when a very loud sound is about to occur.
Congratulations to Bobby Rush, winner of a 2017 Grammy Award for Best Traditional Blues Album for his latest Porcupine Meat! Rush is a native of Homer, Louisiana who has been nominated for a Grammy Award three other times. This year marks his first win.
Rush is not your typical octogenarian. At age 82, he exudes the energy of a 20 year old, and is on the road for over 200 dates a year. His hectic tour schedule has earned him the affectionate title “King of the Chitlin’ Circuit.” Rush has traveled the globe, and has performed in such faraway places as Japan and Beirut. In 2007, he earned the distinction of being the first blues artist to play at the Great Wall of China. His renowned stage act features his famed shake dancers, who personify his funky blues and the ribald humor that he has cultivated during the course of his storied career.
Below are a few highlights the WWOZ video team has captured of Bobby Rush performances in recent years.
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) Mo Bamba has signed his rookie deal with the Orlando Magic.
The No. 6 pick in the draft is expected to play with the Magic in the NBA Summer League when it begins in Las Vegas starting this week. Bamba will earn about $5 million in his rookie season.
He entered the NBA after one year of college at Texas, where he averaged 12.9 points, 10.5 rebounds and 3.7 blocks per game. The 7-footer had 23 double-digit scoring games and 19 double-digit rebounding games while with the Longhorns.
Orlando’s summer league opener is Friday against Brooklyn.
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The Red Sox had an off day Monday ahead of their three-game series with the Toronto Blue Jays, which allowed them to show support for one of Boston’s teams in the postseason.
A number of Sox were in attendance for the Boston Bruins’ Game 6 matchup with the Toronto Maple Leafs in the teams’ first-round Stanley Cup playoff series. While taking in the tilt at Air Canada Centre served as a fun off-day activity, Hanley Ramirez appeared to believe it was essential for the team in wake of certain events.
“Enjoying a session of post-Manaea group therapy lmao # GoBruins ,” Ramirez tweeted Monday.
The Red Sox certainly received a helping of humble pie Saturday night in Oakland. After a scorching hot start to the season, Boston’s bats were silenced in Sean Manaea’s dazzling no-hitter, which helped the Athletics claim the three-game set.
Boston sports’ tough luck continued Monday night as well, as the Leafs took down the B’s 3-1 to force a Game 7 on Wednesday night at TD Garden.
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A California police chief says his department will review its procedures after a restaurant patron with his young daughter on his lap was fatally stabbed inside a crowded steakhouse by a homeless man.
Ventura Chief Ken Corney told the Los Angeles Times that officers should have responded in person to initial reports about the suspect rather than simply monitoring his actions via security cameras.
Residents gathered at a City Council meeting Monday to vent frustrations over how officials are handling the homeless and mentally ill population.
Prosecutors say 49-year-old Jamal Jackson walked up to Anthony Mele's table on April 18 and stabbed him in the neck. The 35-year-old died at a hospital.
Jackson is charged with murder. He had been reported earlier for disruptive behavior, but police had determined he was not a threat.
Jackson has not entered a plea and is due in court this week.
WASHINGTON, March 19 (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate on Monday voted to advance legislation to make it easier to penalize operators of websites that facilitate online sex trafficking, setting up final passage of a bill this week that would chip away at a bedrock legal shield for the technology industry.
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the legislation overwhelmingly last month. It is expected to be sent to and signed by President Donald Trump later this week. (Reporting by Dustin Volz; Editing by Richard Chang)
The Government last night signalled an increase in expenditure this year but the monies are earmarked to meet pledges to repay water charges and meet the cost of Christmas bonuses, writes Eamon Quinn.
And the Estimates of Receipts and Expenditure published last night showed little signs of any unexpected hikes in spending in 2017.
The estimates forecast tax revenues will run out at €50.6bn this year. That’s unchanged from the Summer Economic Statement, as well as estimates made at the time of the budget last year.
Current expenditure this year is estimated at almost just over €51.25bn.
The budget deficit this year is estimated at 0.3% of GDP.
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Qul of Lahore DIG Traffic Syed Ahmed Mobin will be held at his residence at 01-RA Bazaar, Lahore Cantt, after Zuhr prayers on Wednesday (today).
Ahmad Mobin was among those martyred in a suicide bombing on The Mall, Lahore, on Monday evening.
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Cunningham (knee) was ruled out for Monday's game against the Rockets shortly after being named as a starter, Scott Kushner of The Baton Rouge Advocate reports.
Cunningham was initially slated to start Monday, but was ruled out just before tipoff with a knee injury. The severity of the injury is unknown at this time, making Cunningham questionable for Wednesday's game against the Bucks. Darius Miller got the start in place of Cunningham and would likely get the start Wednesday again if Cunningham is unable to play.
LUMBERTON, NC (WBTW) – Deputies with the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office say they have made an arrest after a man died in the hospital this weekend after a shooting.
Deputies were called Saturday morning at 12:31 a.m. to a shooting on Jefferson Road in Maxton, Major Anthony Thompson with the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office confirms. On arrival, deputies found the victim, 21-year-old Kenston Locklear, had been shot multiple times.
According to Major Thompson, EMS transported the man to Southeastern Regional Medical Center where he died.
Over the course of the investigation, officials learned a fight took place between the two individuals before the shooting. After deputies spoke to witnesses, they developed a suspect and arrested Jorden Kasee Smith of Lumberton.
Smith was charged with second degree murder and is currently being held in the Robeson County Detention Center under a $150,000 secured bond.
Hynde arrived on stage during the encore portion of Plant's gig to perform their cover of the Ersel Hickey rockabilly classic, "Bluebirds Over The Mountain", as featured on the Led Zeppelin singer's "Carry Fire" album.
Alongside the Sensational Space Shifters, the duo then delivered the Pretenders 1984 track, "2000 Miles", with Plant telling the audience before he handled backup vocals: "On a wing and a prayer, we have a beautiful song for you that only Chrissie can sing right"
The London show marked one of the final dates of a month-long UK tour by Plant, which will wrap up in Birmingham on December 12. Watch videos of the Plant and Hynde performances here.
The Wizards need a point guard to back up John Wall. Former Maryland star Greivis Vasquez, a high school teammate of Kevin Durant's at Montrose Christian, is a free agent in need of a job.
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Bill McKellin, a UBC medical anthropologist and one of the founders of the Rare Disease Foundation, spoke to the Winnipeg Free Press for an article about children with rare diseases.
He said “(Patients) should recognize their experiences aren’t unique. The kinds of experiences — dealing with schools, health care and social services — are shared by a lot of other families.”
Bobrovsky succumbed to the Sharks on Friday, allowing three goals on 28 shots on the way to a 3-1 home loss.
Bobrovsky entered this game with a 4-4-1 record, 2.30 GAA and .932 save percentage through nine appearances in 2018. It's hard to fault the guy too much for allowing a pair of power-play goals, though he did let the puck travel past him once each period. The Blue Jackets go right back to work Saturday for a road game against the Islanders. Bob is accustomed to going back-to-back, but we strongly recommend that fantasy owners check back closer to puck drop in the next game to be sure that coach John Tortorella doesn't end up deferring to backup Joonas Korpisalo.
A Pakistani rights group has appealed on Indonesia to free on humanitarian grounds a terminally ill Pakistani convict on death row.
The Justice Project Pakistan, which opposes capital punishment, said in a statement Thursday that 54-year-old Zulfiqar Ali could soon die after his health deteriorated while in a Jakarta prison hospital.
There was no immediate response from Indonesia.
Ali was arrested in November 2004 and later convicted on drug smuggling charges which carry the death sentence in Indonesia. The rights group claims his trial was unfair and that he was wrongfully convicted.
Sarah Belal, executive director at Justice Project Pakistan, said they cannot save Ali’s life but are trying to help him “die a free man.”
Pakistani President Mamnoon Hussain has asked Indonesia President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo to pardon Ali.
Larson will join City Councilor Em Westerlund for the session from 5:30-7 p.m. at Grant Community Recreation Center, 901 E. 11th St.
The sessions, which started last year, are held in partnership with city councilors from neighborhoods across the city.
Each session is open to all city residents, and children are welcome to attend.
Following tonight’s session, the next one is scheduled to take place on March 15 at Kenwood Lutheran Church, 2720 Myers Ave. Larson will be joined by City Council President Joel Sipress.
HELENA, Mont.-The Helena Police Department is working to find the vandal who gratified more than 25 spots in the downtown, walking mall area, but they still don't have enough evidence to make any arrests.
Captain Curt Stinson says surveillance footage and pictures from local businesses confirm the vandal is a man, but its difficult to make out any more identifiable features. H.P.D. has also received a few tips, but can't confirm they're true. Now Captain Stinson is asking for the communities help to catch the vandal.
"Even if we've got the guy walking by or anywhere around that time frame that we could get some better, clearer pictures, that would help us out. That would be the absolute best thing right now," said Captain Stinson.
Since the spree last week, there have been no new reports of similar vandalism cases. The city is working to clean up the vandalized areas.
Huawei explored the potential of improving the standalone capabilities of smartwatches with a design which incorporates removable earbuds above and below the screen.
The device featured in one of a number of filings Huawei made with the World Intellectual Property Organisation, titled Wearable Device Having Bluetooth Headset. Of course, this does not indicate a product is imminent.
In its filing, the vendor said the device solves “the problem of storage inconvenience when the wearable device in the prior art is used with a Bluetooth headset”. The earbuds would be stored in an enlarged watch housing.
With smartwatches becoming increasingly capable, having on-board earphones would improve the usability further. The two obvious use cases being for music playback and, as devices with integrated mobile connectivity become more widespread, for voice calls.
Huawei also has some history with multifunction wearables. Its Talkband fitness tracker doubled-up as a Bluetooth earpiece.
Christian Hackenberg is Penn State’s most prolific passer and forever a part of Nittany Lion — and James Franklin’s — history. Steve Manuel For the CDT
WINONA – The Winona Police Department is cracking down on the illegal sale of alcohol and tobacco to underage customers.
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State lawmakers on Wednesday unveiled a new omnibus measure aimed at curbing the opioid epidemic in North Carolina.
The Durango Herald reported Wednesday a number of officials visited the Mesilla Valley Community of Hope, a homeless camp in Las Cruces, New Mexico, to get ideas. The New Mexico campground, which holds up to 50 adults, is financially run by community support from schools, churches and nonprofits, and is self-governed by people staying at the camp who enforce a no drinking, drugs or fighting policy.
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- Spent very little time with Andrew McCabe, but he never took notes when he was with me. I don’t believe he made memos except to help his own agenda, probably at a later date. Same with lying James Comey. Can we call them Fake Memos? [0822 EDT]
- Why does the Mueller team have 13 hardened Democrats, some big Crooked Hillary supporters, and Zero Republicans? Another Dem recently added...does anyone think this is fair? And yet, there is NO COLLUSION! [0835 EDT]
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Hundreds of thousands of households in Western Europe were left without electricity because of the snowstorms that caused transport chaos in places in the UK and Germany, reports bTV.
In most countries, the weather is quite dynamic and there are warnings of a dangerous weather in many places, the bTV weatherman reported.
Strong snowfalls in the UK have canceled flights, closed schools, and made it difficult to drive. There were serious concerns about holding the football matches yesterday. The snow cover is about 30 cm. The situation will be normalized in the next few hours because snowfall will stop.
In the other western European countries today there will be intense rainfall, in eastern Europe - snow.
After the cold and windy weather in our country, however, warming starts today. There will be a lot of sun and relatively high temperatures, and in the next days the maximum ​​will be between 10 and 15 degrees.
Investigators believe robbery was the motive behind a triple shooting on the West Side early Monday that left a man dead. Omar Abdulkadir Ali was pronounced dead at the scene of the shooting in the 800 block of Wedgewood Drive while Mohammed Deq and Ali Abdulkadir Ali were taken to Mt.
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"I've been communicating through negativity." Gabrielle Union admits she is a hater!
Jada Pinkett Smith and Gabrielle Union talk about their 17 year old feud. Will they finally make ammends?
Over 200 swimmers and costumed participants took part in the 20th annual 2017 New Year's Day Penguin Plunge on City Island in Harrisburg, Pa. Sunday.
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Queensland's opposition wants the state Labor government to match Commonwealth funding to build the long-awaited Sunshine Coast rail duplication when the state budget is handed down next month.
The federal government this month announced $390 million for the 40km rail line duplication between Beerburrum and Nambour, proposing the state government follow suit.
With the state budget due on June 12, the Liberal National Party has renewed calls for the government to match the funds, but Labor says the federal government money won't be available for up to five years.
The Equinox was struck on the passenger side. Duck was not wearing a seat belt and was ejected from the vehicle. He died as a result of the crash, the patrol said.
Rugby Emergency Medical Service transported Duck to Heart of America Medical Center in Rugby.
Two BNSF employees on the train were not injured.
Rugby Police Department, Pierce County Sheriff's Office and Rugby Fire Department also responded to the scene.
The crash remains under investigation by the patrol.
Hannibal Buress’ Set Was Cut After Inappropriate Joke
Hannibal Buress had his comedy set cut short prematurely just minutes into his show at Loyola University Chicago this past weekend.
According to the university, Buress began his comedy routine at the Catholic school displaying the email from school officials that outlined all the restrictions for the performers. In the outline it banned topics included discussing sexual assault, rape, race, and sexual orientation in any of the performances.
Buress’ mic was cut after he made a joke about priests sexually abusing children within the Catholic Church. Buress attempted to continue performing despite having no microphone and the officials running the event increased the mic noise until he left the stage.
Audience members upset with the mic being cut began chanting “we want refunds,” Buress returned to the stage and made jokes about his microphone being cut and later received a standing ovation from the crowd.
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Following sunshine and gorgeous weather for outdoor activities earlier this week, stormy weather will return to the Northeast at midweek. Although temperatures on Tuesday will turn out cooler than on Monday, especially in northern New England and the I-95 corridor, plenty of strong April sunshine will still produce a beautiful spring day in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic.
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Porras was three for four with two runs batted in, Erin Lashkari was three for three with a double and two RBI, Sara Taylor was two for four with a double and two RBI and Maci Jensen was two for three with three RBI for Burbank (11-8, 7-3 in league).
Beatrice Fihn, left, of the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons, ICAN, arrives for a press conference, at the headquarters of the International campaign to abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN), in Geneva, Switzerland, on Friday, Oct. 6, 2017. ICAN is the winner of this year's Nobel Peace Prize. The Norwegian Nobel Committee honored the Geneva-based group "for its work to draw attention to the catastrophic humanitarian consequences of any use of nuclear weapons and for its ground-breaking efforts to achieve a treaty-based prohibition of such weapons." (Martial Trezzini/Keystone via AP)
MIAMI (WSVN) - A woman linked to the disappearance of a 4-year-old boy from Jupiter faced a judge, Monday.
Blanca Castro, 57, will remain behind bars in Miami-Dade as she waits for her transfer to Palm Beach County.
Her transfer will take place in about three weeks.
Castro has been charged with kidnapping.
A massive search started on Thursday for Dominic Caprio after he was taken from his home in Jupiter.
Dominic was reunited with is mother the next day.
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The U.S. is slated to enter a period of medical cost equilibrium, where the forces that drive up health costs are offset by a demand for value-based health care system, according to a report released to The Daily Caller News Foundation Tuesday morning by PriceWaterhouseCoopers Health Research Institute . PwC projects the medical cost trend to be 6.5 percent in 2017, a growth rate nearly half that of 2007.
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Steve Wynn's lawyers stated in recent court documents that the casino mogul made a settlement with a second woman who accused him of sexual misconduct years ago.
Documents filed in state court in Las Vegas in March claim Wynn recently contacted the FBI to accuse the woman of trying to extort him by threatening to go public with details from their 2006 settlement, The Associated Press reported Monday.
Lisa Bloom, the lawyer representing the woman, said her client denies the allegations.
Wynn resigned as chairman and CEO of Wynn Resorts last month amid allegations from several women that he denied.
Monday's revelation comes two months after the Wall Street Journal reported that several women said the billionaire harassed or assaulted them and that one case led to a $7.5 million settlement with a manicurist formerly employed by the company.
Wynn did not immediately respond to Fox News' request for comment.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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Ministers from Romania's ruling left-wing PSD party withdrew support on Wednesday for PM Sorin Grindeanu, a move likely to bring down his government that has been in power since January. Grindeanu said he would quit once centre-right president Klaus Iohannis had appointed his successor. Grindeanu lost the support of PSD leader Liviu Dragnea, who is banned from office after a vote-rigging conviction, but still holds power behind the scenes.
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Feb 15 Anthem Inc said on Wednesday it filed a lawsuit seeking to block smaller rival Cigna Corp from terminating their proposed $54 billion deal, which would have created the largest U.S. health insurer by membership.
Thomas L. Nye, 65 of Tiffin, passed away Friday, December 8, 2017 in the emergency room at Tiffin Mercy Hospital. Arrangements are pending at the Engle-Shook Funeral Home & Crematory in Tiffin. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.engleshookfuneralhome.com.
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Never before has America had a president who loves to tweet as much as Donald Trump.
Trump’s posts have created a mound of work for White House press secretary Sean Spicer, who’s often questioned about the tweets during his daily press briefings.
Spicer has said “the president’s tweets speak for themselves” over and over again.
Watch the video above to see what we mean.
Kingston Police said they caught a 35-year-old Kingston man as he was attempting to pick a lock and steal a bicycle frame.
At approximately 8:15 p.m., officers observed a man crouched down inside a parking garage on Brock Street. The accused was next to a bike rack and appeared to be attempting to unlock a bicycle frame. As officers approached, they observed he had a lock pick in his hand.
The accused was arrested and searched and officers found tools commonly associated with break and enter.
He was transported to police headquarters, where he was held to attend bail court on Monday. The accused was charged with theft, possession of break and enter tools and breach of probation.
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A cow had to be rescued by firefighters after she had a hard time 'mooooving' on Tuesday.
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The cow reportedly fell into a pool in the 3800 block of Birdsville Road and couldn't get out. It took multiple crews, and the homeowners, about an hour and a half to create make-shift stairs made out of cinderblocks to get the cow out of the pool.
But as soon as she was out, she was unable to get up on her own. Crews tried multiple things to get her up, with no luck. Eventually, they built a harness made out of fire hoses to lift her with a tractor and move her to a pasture.
At last, she was able to stand on her own and be free.
Officials say it took around three hours total to get the cow out of the pool and move her.
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Awards will be presented to national & global media personalities: David Loving, Univision; Willard Jackson, EBONY Magazine; D’Artagnan Bebel, Fox TV; Judy Foston-Stanford, Foston International Communications; Jacquelyn Aluotto, FUBU TV and Pamela B. McKay, Radio One Houston
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We've been anticipating Magic Leap's as-yet unreleased mixed reality gear for quite some time now. We know that the AR headset will be dubbed the Magic Leap One, will cost around $1,000 and will have applications for music as well as gaming. Still, the number of things we don't know about the gear is pretty significant. Now, however, the company appears to be lifting the veil a little bit with a new Creator Portal, which seems to contain more information for developers interested in the device as a platform, with a simulator, developer community, learning resources and an SDK to get started making apps for the unreleased device.
It’s old news that the ladies ruled this season of “Game of Thrones.” There was Daenerys’ (Emilia Clarke) temple blaze that took out her chauvinistic Dothraki captors; Sansa’s (Sophie Turner)...
TOKYO, April 20 Japan's Sawai Pharmaceutical Co Ltd said on Thursday it would buy U.S. generic drug maker Upsher-Smith Laboratories Inc for $1.05 billion in its first overseas acquisition.
Sawai, an Osaka-based generic drug maker, said it would buy the company from the founding family to expand its presence in the United States, the world's largest drug market.
Sawai plans to complete the deal by the end of June. The acquisition will not affect its earnings forecast for the year ended March, Sawai said. (Reporting by Chris Gallagher and Junko Fujita)
We’ve said it numerous times: fans of the Jacksonville Jaguars are some of the boldest in the league. One fan in particular who goes by the username @jnoog89 on Twitter further proved that this weekend when he asked Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota to sign his Blake Bortles jersey at this week’s Super Bowl experience.
Needless to say, Mariota elected to pass, but the fact that @jnoog89 asked should give Jags some comic relief this week after enduring a heartbreaker in the AFC Championship.
“Had to let him know [wherever] he goes Duval will be there,” he said on his Twitter page.
Though the Titans defeated the Jags in both of their regular season meetings, Jags fans got the last laugh as the Jacksonville was able to bring in their first AFC South Championship title. The Jags were also able to outlast the Titans in the playoffs, making it all the way to the conference championship.
Bryte Johnson, Government Relations Director, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network discussed Connecticut making progress when it comes to tobacco, according to a state-by-state report just released by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, but opportunities remain for the state to improve its efforts around tobacco control cancer, prevention and improving access to care.
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Officials: Delaware man injured in Istanbul nightclub attack
GREENVILLE, Del. (AP) — The State Department has confirmed that a Delaware business owner originally from Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, was one of nearly 70 people injured during a New Year's Eve celebration in Istanbul.
WCAU-TV (http://bit.ly/2i0RQ8g ) reports that the brother of William Jacob Raak says the 35-year-old was visiting friends in Istanbul.
Michael Raak, of South Philadelphia, says his brother, a small business owner from Greenville, Delaware, called about 7:30 p.m. ET on New Year's Eve to say he had been shot in the leg.
Istanbul Gov. Vasip Sahin has said the attacker, armed with a long-barreled weapon, killed a policeman and a civilian outside the Reina club around 1:15 a.m. before entering and firing at people partying inside.
I have 2 pairs of Bose QC35 bluetooth headsets. I'd like them to be able to talk to each other. In theory, it feels like it should be as simple as getting a RasPi, 2 bluetooth dongles (or use onboard + 1 dongle) so both can pair to the RasPi at once, then with some software making the line-in from one go to the headphones of another, and vice versa. I've spent a while googling but can't find any reference to anyone having done this. Not with a RasPi, not with anything. There's a few proprietary "bluetooth intercom" systems for motorbikes etc, but I want to do this myself. Has anyone done anything like this, or have any ideas? Which language/libraries would be best to write an app that "marries" both bluetooth connections? I'm very new to non-web programming so I have no idea where to start.
Carol Anderson, chair of African-American studies at Emory University, talks with Rachel Maddow about how the affliction of white supremacy in American culture is like a drug addiction that ultimately hurts everyone.
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Mikheil Saakashvili, the former Georgian president turned opposition leader in Ukraine, has appeared in court in Kiev.
Mr Saakashvili was arrested on Friday over allegations that he colluded with Ukrainian businessmen tied to Russia to topple President Petro Poroshenko.
Mr Saakashvili rejected the allegations and is refusing food to protest against his detention.
The Pechersky District court in Kiev deliberated on Monday on whether to keep him in custody.
Mr Saakashvili’s supporters scuffled with police outside the court building.
Yulia Tymoshenko, a former prime minister who leads an opposition party, attended the hearing in a show of support for Mr Saakashvili.
On Sunday, thousands of Mr Saakashvili’s supporters marched across Kiev, demanding his release and calling for Mr Poroshenko to be impeached.
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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — It has been almost three months since Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico.
As of Monday morning, only 57 percent of the island has power.
News 4 and the Puerto Rico Hurricane Maria Relief Fund Committee have teamed up to help the thousands of people in Puerto Rico that are still struggling.
This Wednesday, we’re hosting a live telethon from Noon to 6:30 p.m. at the Greater Buffalo United Accountable Healthcare Network.
A portion of donations raised will stay in western New York to help those who have relocated to our area.
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ANTI-SOCIAL youths have been plaguing a community, prompting police to step in.
In the past week, youths have been running amok across the Havant and Waterlooville area.
Young people have been reported to police for smashing glass bottles, shouting and playing loud music in woodland off Cunningham Road, Purbrook.
Meanwhile a group of thugs refused to leave McDonald’s, in Elettra Avenue, Waterlooville, after throwing things around inside.
On another occasion, youths ripped off a door at a play area of the fast-food restaurant.
Richard Bunton, assistant manager at McDonald’s, said: ‘This sort of thing happens during the summer holiday. It’s just a small bunch spoiling it for everybody else – 99 per cent of kids aren’t a problem. But it is frustrating.’
Eight instances of anti-social behaviour have been reported to police in a week.
They include youths climbing on roofs and being a nuisance outside a shop.
Casspi will get the start at power forward for Monday's matchup against the Trail Blazers.
Casspi will start in place of Draymond Green (shoulder). He has posted 9.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 2.0 assists across 25.8 minutes in four starts this season. He figures to be in line for a similar workload Monday.
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Youngstown Aspire will register adult students for free adult- education classes at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday and 9 a.m. Thursday. Registration will take place at Choffin Career & Technical Center, 200 E. Wood St.
Classes include study for the General Educational Development test as well as brush up before entering a career program or college.
Interested adults must be on time and plan to stay for four hours. Adult classes are free to attend with both day and night options, and there are six locations to choose from in Mahoning County. No reservation to register is necessary. For information, call the Choffin Aspire Office at 330-744-8769.
In the aftermath of Sen. Joe Manchin voting to confirm Sen. Jeff Sessions as Attorney-General, liberals on Twitter have been going nuts and demanding that Manchin be primaried for proving he's insufficiently liberal. None other than Sally Kohn has threatened to relocate to West Virginia to take Manchin down.
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Russian central bank concerned by regions' debt to banks
MOSCOW, Feb 15 The Russian central bank is concerned by regions' debt to banks, central bank Governor Elvira Nabiullina told the upper house of parliament on Wednesday.
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Wisconsin Area Music Industry
37th ANNUAL WAMI AWARDS
THE WISCONSIN AREA MUSIC AWARDS HONORS AREA MUSICIANS AND INDUSTRY MEMBERS AT TURNER HALL THIS APRIL. Live performances by artists hailing from various parts of the state, representing a range of musical genres, will be an integral part of the 37th Annual Wisconsin Area Music Industry (WAMI) Awards Show.
Scheduled Performers for 37th WAMI Awards
The Prince Experience
The Pukes
This Time Tomorrow All-Star Band
Scott E. Berendt and The Us Project
Bella Cain
A Tribute to Al Jarreau and Clyde Stubblefield
Green Screen Kid
NO/NO
Big N’ Tasty Blues (house band)
The three finalists in the One Book One Lincoln competition offer some natural choices for good summer reading. Click below for details.
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R&B singer Kehlani had an eventful 2017, having released the well-received SweetSexySavage in addition to collaborations with Calvin Harris and Lil Yachty (“Faking It”), Cashmere Cat (“Night Night”), and G-Eazy (“Good Life”). Near the end of the year, she also started dropping some standalone singles—“Honey” and “Already Won”—and now she’s back with her first new piece of music of the year.
(Read: 10 Songs That Get Real About Mental Health)
Called “Again”, the track finds Kehlani’s impassioned vocals soaring over mellow, circuitous strums that simply serve as backdrop to some emotional verses. “I wish I was sorry/ Damn, I wish I was sorry/ That I don’t know how to stay away,” she cries out in between verses about a tortured romance. Listen to it below.
Ex-Minneapolis cop gets 4 years for off-duty sexual assault
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A former Minneapolis police officer has been sentenced to four years in prison for sexually assaulting a woman when he was off duty.
Forty-nine-year-old Thomas Tichich was convicted in April of two counts of third-degree sexual assault. He was fired hours after the verdict.
The incident happened in December 2016.
Tichich was accused of forcing oral sex on the woman while she was sleeping after she had had too much to drink. The woman testified at trial that she was unaware of what happened and didn't consent to have sex with Tichich. But he said the two planned to have consensual sex that was interrupted by the woman's friend.
The Star Tribune reports that Tichich will be eligible for parole after 32 months.
Tichich's attorney says he plans to appeal.
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Information from: Star Tribune, http://www.startribune.com
THE SIMPSONS TAKES ON SOCIAL JUSTICE WARRIORS AT YALE. They’re no match for Montgomery Burns and Homer.
TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, CA (AP) — Travis Air Force Base northeast of San Francisco is locked down due to what the base calls a security incident.
The base issued a security alert shortly after 3:30 p.m. Wednesday asking people to shelter in place and to lock doors and windows.
Marie Lowe, a civilian who answered the phone at the base’s public affairs office, says details are sketchy and officials are investigating because they don’t know exactly what is going on.
Base officials asked on Facebook for the public to stay away to ensure emergency responders can do their work.
The lockdown comes on the same day that the base had been conducting security lockdown exercises, but officials say the incident is real and not part of the drill.
The launch of Operation City Safe comes after the death of 22-year-old Jack Hanley in a boozy brawl.
Mariah Carey’s New Year’s Eve lip-syncing debacle was a tough-to-watch-but-appropriate way to end 2016, and the Indiana Pacers are already capitalizing on the blunder.
During the Pacers’ game against the Magic on Sunday, fans at Bankers Life Fieldhouse were treated to a “Lip Sync Cam.”
The @Pacers and @SportsVanessa just did the Mariah Carey Lip Sync cam and our whole section is 😂😂😂 #PacersGameNight #MariahCarey pic.twitter.com/0pBg4DPYQZ — Jimmy Larrabee (@JBuzz715) January 2, 2017
And of course, fans were asked to give their worst (or best?) lip-syncing performance to “Emotions” by Carey.
That was some serious trolling — innovative trolling, really.
Pacers wrong, man. "Lip Sync Cam" to a Mariah Carey song……. pic.twitter.com/gDwrMrHt6k — Michael Grady (@Grady) January 2, 2017
Happy new year.
SCHOOLS are asking teachers to provide basic classroom materials, ministers heard.
Portsmouth South Labour MP Stephen Morgan told the Commons school staff in the city had to buy materials.
He said: ‘Glue sticks are being brought in by hardworking staff, with this in mind does the minister still maintain Portsmouth schools have enough money and resources?’
Education minister Nick Gibb said it was not right people had to pay for basic school needs, adding: ‘We are spending record amounts on our school system, £41bn this year rising to £42.5bn by 2019/20.’
Leader of Portsmouth City Council Donna Jones said: ‘The startling announcement made by Stephen Morgan doesn’t reflect the situation of schools across the city. They are sitting on reserves of £11m meaning no teacher should have to buy stationery.’
As previously reported in The News parents of pupils at Mill Rythe Infant School, on Hayling Island, helped provide supplies after the school was hit by cuts.
It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas!
Vaughan City Playhouse Theatre 1000 New Westminster Drive, Thornhill, Ontario L4J 8G3
HAVANA — Cuba has opened up its first wholesale market in an economy dominated by government-run enterprises.
State-run newspaper Granma says the market is part of an ongoing effort to “reorganize” commerce on the communist island. The market will sell beans, beer, sugar, cigars and other basic staples for 20 to 30 per cent less than the products are sold throughout the country.
Since 2010, the government has authorized about 500,000 people to operate private businesses, and many of them have long-sought access to a wholesale marketplace. Their wait is not over. The government says the market known as the Mercabal is only open to 35 worker-owned co-operatives in Havana, at least for now.
The state-run economy accounts for 70 to 80 per cent of the Cuban economy.
Floyd Mayweather-Conor McGregor fight confirmed for August 26
The long-awaited fight between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor is officially on.
The news was first reported by Kevin Iole of Yahoo Sports, and confirmed by both fighters on social media.
THE FIGHT IS ON. pic.twitter.com/KhW0u3jRft — Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) June 14, 2017
The fight will be in Las Vegas on an all-boxing card, though a venue has not been formalized yet, according to Iole. It is currently slated to be held at MGM Grand Garden, but could yet shift to T-Mobile Arena. Further terms of the deal were unavailable, but the money involved for the fight is certain to be incredible.
The Wichita Police Department arrested a 21-year-old man who they say shot and killed Randy Gibson and injured two other men. Stan Finger The Wichita Eagle
March 19 (Reuters) - Fibrocell Science Inc:
* FIBROCELL REPORTS 2017 FINANCIAL RESULTS AND RECENT HIGHLIGHTS Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Ted Cruz fundraising with official looking 'summons' mailers
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Sen. Ted Cruz's re-election campaign is sending fundraising letters in envelopes marked "Summons Enclosed — Open Immediately," suggesting they could contain court appearance orders.
Instead, inside is a letter from the Texas Republican asking for support in his race against Democratic Rep. Beto O'Rourke.
The San Antonio Express News' editorial board has criticized the mailer as looking "like a legal threat."
Cruz spokeswoman Catherine Frazier confirmed that the letter came from the campaign, saying Tuesday that out of 50,000-plus San Antonio area mailers "there was one complaint that came not to us but to the local media."
She called such mailers "effective and critical to identifying and engaging our supporters."
The envelope also reads, "Ted Cruz for Senate 2018," but in smaller print in the upper left corner.
West Seattle boys blast Ballard
By Tim Clinton
SPORTS EDITOR
West Seattle blasted Ballard by a 62-44 score to open the Sea-King District boys basketball tournament Tuesday.
The game at Chief Sealth was the first of the tournament for the Wildcats, who had received a first round bye.
It was the second game for the Beavers.
West Seattle travels to Bellevue College for its next game Thursday, playing an opponent to be determined starting at 8:15 p.m.
Ellsworth airman admits fatally beating infant son
ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. (AP) — An airman at Ellsworth Air Force Base has pleaded guilty to fatally hitting his infant son in November 2016.
Twenty-four-year-old Airman 1st Class David MacDonald pleaded guilty to murder shortly after his court-martial began Wednesday at the air base.
The Rapid City Journal reports MacDonald admitted striking his 3-month-old son, Elliot, after he got frustrated trying to calm the infant at their on-base residence on Nov. 4, 2016. He had been watching the infant on his own while his wife was out working.
MacDonald told the judge he remembered striking the baby at least three times. The child was taken to Rapid City Regional Hospital and pronounced dead three days later.
An autopsy found the baby died of blunt trauma injury to the head.
Sentencing was scheduled Wednesday afternoon.
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Information from: Rapid City Journal, http://www.rapidcityjournal.com
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I suppose we can see this as Matt Barnes‘ proverbial ride off into the sunset. Much-maligned throughout his career for his prickly demeanor and an insatiable penchant for both instigating and promulgating beefs well beyond their natural shelf-life, Barnes made himself a pariah around the NBA for much of his career, while simultaneously endearing himself to his teammates and his team’s fan base.
And after a 14-year career that finally culminated in an NBA championship with the Golden State Warriors last season, Barnes has apparently reconciled himself to the fact that it’s time to tackle life beyond basketball. On Monday, he announced his retirement from the NBA via an Instagram post.
In typical Barnes fashion, it ran the gambit from expressing appreciating to the game and the fans who have supported him over the years, to an intractable need to lob a few final verbal hand-grenades at anyone who doubted him or criticized him over the years.
Today's Video The future of connected devices
Today, we have more phones than people in the world, and we're not too far from a future where everything we buy and everything we see will be connected to the internet. Carnegie Mellon University assistant professor Swarun Kumar hopes to make this vision a possibility. His research could help tap into the goldmine of information about us and our environment that wireless signals have to offer.
Provided by Carnegie Mellon University
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Off-grid power provider DMCI Power Corp. (DPC) recorded a slightly lower earnings in the first half of the year after the expiration of its income tax holiday (ITH) for its Masbate operations in September 2016. DPC reported a net income of P228 million on a standalone basis, 5 percent lower from a year ago. Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization climbed 15 percent to P379 million. DPC said that growth in energy sales in Masbate and Palawan, and the commercial operations of its bunker-fired power plant in Aborlan, Palawan alleviated the impact of the ITH expiration.
An ACE commuter train pulls into Centerville Train Station in Fremont on July 6. ACE is seeking to increase daily round trips from four to six by 2020 and from six to 10 by 2025. Also, ACE has proposed a route for freight train traffic to and from the Port of Oakland through Niles and Niles Canyon to ease freight and passenger rail congestion on the Centerville rail line.Photo by James Sakane LIVERMORE - Commuters traveling on Altamont Corridor Express trains into or out of the Bay Area will have to find an alternate ride; the trains were cancelled through Wednesday due to storm-related conditions, a spokesman for the service said Monday.
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The U.S. hotel industry reported negative results in the three key performance metrics during the week of 18-24 December 2016, according to data from STR . In year-over-year comparisons, the industry's occupancy decreased 1.2% to 42.2%, and average daily rate was down 3.0% to US$106.06.
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Chris Sandow has been caught on camera in a street brawl in his home town of Cherbourg in Queensland.
MORE: Is Gallen rethinking his retirement?
The former Rabbitohs and Eels playmaker walked out on a contract with English Super League side Warrington with rumours he was planning an NRL return.
Channel Seven reports that Sandow was charged with public disorder and will appear in court on January 10th.
.@Sandow_7 to appear in court after his involvement in a wild brawl in Cherbourg. 'Fights broke out all over town.' https://t.co/oU0NuD7l0p pic.twitter.com/9IyCqwlXdt — 7 News Sydney (@7NewsSydney) January 2, 2017
7 News sent videos of @Sandow_7 brawling on the streets of his hometown of Cherbourg. Sandow to appear in court on January 10th. #7News pic.twitter.com/AO6YG2RdCo — 7 News Sydney (@7NewsSydney) January 2, 2017
Sandow recently fought Todd Carney in an NRL fight night that featured Paul Gallen defeating Junior Paulo.
As part of its determination to increase foreign exchange liquidity and improve access by Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and retail businesses, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced the use of FORM X for the SMEs that requires just basic documentation.
Confirming the new development, the apex Bank spokesman, Mr Isaac Okorafor, said that the innovative measure is intended to ease documentation challenges usually encountered by this category of businesses.
He further explained that the new form which must be completed by all SME applicants requires the applicant to fill the form with a supporting application letter as well as beneficiary invoice and bank wire transfer.
The objective of the new guideline, he added, is to remove obstacles usually encountered by those whose forex needs for either visibles or invisibles were as small as or less than $10,000. He reiterated the apex bank’s determination to continue to ensure adequate supply of forex for genuine transactions in the coming days.
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CVS doesn't want its shoppers to wait for trends they see on YouTube or Instagram. To deliver the most up-to-date beauty products at warp speed, the chain is accelerating innovation in its exclusive Makeup Academy line.
Taylor Price competes in the bareback riding competition at the 2016 Lynden PRCA Rodeo at the Northwest Washington Fair in Lynden. This year’s rodeo events are Tuesday and Wednesday night. Grandstand tickets are $15 with kids 10 and under free. Evan Abell The Bellingham Herald file
WEST ORANGE, NJ – The West Orange High School varsity baseball team defeated Belleville and Montclair Kimberley Academy to improve to an 7-3 record.
Tyree Bradley had two hits and three RBI and Aaron Puryear had two hits and two RBI in the 8-1 home win over Belleville on April 20.
Kyle Bernokeits struck out 10 and allowed one hit over six innings for the win.
Christopher Walker picked up his third win of the year, pitching five innings and only allowing one run, in the 10-1 win over Montclair Kimberley Academy on April 23. Walker also had four hits and four RBI. Vincent DeSantis, Puryear, Bradley and Sean Brown each added two hits.
Kamenev finished with a minus-1 rating and failed to put a shot on goal in Sunday's win over Detroit.
Sunday marked Kamenev's first time in the lineup since breaking his arm Nov. 16, having missed 51 games due to the injury. The 21-year-old Kamenev is currently filling a fourth-line role for the Avs, but he's a highly-regarded offensive prospect who's already scored 104 points in 144 AHL contests and could assume an enhanced role down the stretch.
THE 86TH ANNUAL HOLLYWOOD CHRISTMAS PARADE – A HOLLYWOOD HOLIDAY TRADITION WITH GRAND MARSHAL DR. OZ – Dr. Oz serves as Grand Marshal for the “Largest Christmas Celebration in America.” Hosted by popular personalities Erik Estrada, Laura McKenzie, Dean Cain and Montel Williams, with special co-hosts Elizabeth Stanton and Garrett Clayton, the parade on Hollywood Boulevard will include live musical performances that will take place on two stages. A true Hollywood tradition, the parade features larger-than-life inflatable character balloons, and celebrity-filled cars making the heralded trek down the three-mile parade route. Original airdate 12/15/2017.
March 29 Stefanel SpA:
* Attestor Capital and Oxy to own about 75 percent stake in Stefanel
* Giuseppe Stefanel to be non executive chairman
* On March 24, co reached a framework agreement with Attestor Capital, Oxy Capital Italia for an initial 10 million euro emergency funding to keep group a going concern Source text: bit.ly/2o9Who9 Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
Book by Michael Stewart
Music and Lyrics by Jerry Herman
Based on the play "The Matchmaker" by Thornton Wilder
Original Production Directed and Choreographed by Gower Champion
Produced for the Broadway Stage by David Merrick and Champion Five, Inc.
Presented by special arrangement with TAMS WITMARK MUSIC LIBRARY, INC.
Price: Adult – $25 Senior (60+), Student, and Military Personnel – $23 Child (12 and under) – $12.50 Groups of 15 or more – $18 Value Nights (July 13 and 19) – $12.50 Evenings at 7:30 PM, Saturday Matinee (July 29) at 3 PM, Sunday Matinees at 2 PM
Carter Page AP
Carter Page, a former investment banker and campaign foreign policy adviser for Donald Trump's presidential campaign, is at the center of an intense debate over a classified memo that Republicans say exposes corruption at the highest levels of the FBI and the Department of Justice (DOJ).
The memo accuses top officials at the FBI and DOJ of misleading a federal judge in seeking a warrant to extend secret surveillance of Page during and after the 2016 presidential election.
But according to a Wall Street Journal report from Thursday, Page was known to US counterintelligence officials long before he ever joined the Trump campaign, dating back to at least 2013.
Here's what you should know about him:
1:00 Ivan Nova discusses decision to re-sign with Pirates Pause
2:03 Commission holds a brain-storming session to discuss heroin epidemic
0:35 Couples say 'I do' on Valentine's Day
1:37 Oscar-winning actress Geena Davis speaks in Sarasota
3:03 The importance of river restoration in the Everglades
1:56 The man accused of killing a woman and her daughter made the 911 call
0:40 Oroville dam break would flood almost 200,000 California residents in 7 hours
1:08 Council's, historic burger joint in downtown Bradenton, reopens for business
0:46 Publix 'shopper' steals lots of Red Bull
EDMONTON — An Edmonton man is dead after he walked into the path of a transit train.
Police say the 22-year-old man was wearing earbuds just before noon Friday morning when he was struck by the train as he walked across the tracks at a marked pedestrian crossing.
Sgt. Rick Evans says the man had stopped for an eastbound train to pass, but didn’t hear the westbound train and walked into its path.
Police continue to investigate.
His name was not released.
The US got Libya to disarm…then the US invaded and destroyed Libya.
North Korea (and the world) was watching and learned a lesson from Libya.
George W. Bush U.S. pressure on North Korea and Iran and the war in Iraq “have sent an unmistakable message to regimes that seek or possess weapons of mass destruction: Those weapons do not bring influence or prestige. They bring isolation and otherwise unwelcome consequences.
“Another message should be equally clear: Leaders who abandon the pursuit of chemical, biological and nuclear weapons and the means to deliver them will find an open path to better relations with the United States and other free nations.”
British PM Tony Blair said…
April 6 Luxey International Holdings Ltd
* Company is considering and negotiating with other shareholder of Ricotex on a possible restructuring of Ricotex
* Possible restructuring may include but not limited to disposal of company's shares in Ricotex and/ or downsize of its business operation
* Refers to interim report for 6 months ended 31 december 2016, where swimwear and garment segment recorded a gross loss of about hk$2.3 million Source text ( bit.ly/2o6lRJo ) Further company coverage: (bangalore.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com)
Here Are Your Three Hints For The Throwback Track Of The Day June 14, 2017 2:59 PM
April 28 Aves One Ag
* dgap-news: aves one ag: acquisitions form the basis of a marked improvement in revenues and profitability in the course of the ongoing 2017 financial year
* For current financial year, management board expects significantly higher group revenues
* For 2017 and 2018 financial years, expect an investment volume of more than eur 200 million
* Sharp increase in group sales revenues from 21.6 million euros in 2015 to 28.6 million euros in year under review
* Sees increase of asset volume to in excess of eur 1 billion. By year 2020
* Full consolidation of err and further asset purchases are to result in a higher sales and improved profitability in 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The luxury home market in Ahwatukee got another shot in the arm for the second consecutive m…
It's been over 6 years since Mike Fisher was traded from the Ottawa Senators to the Nashville Predators. And it had a huge effect on his relationship with Carrie Underwood.
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Morgan Freeman’s attorney is demanding CNN retract its story accusing the actor of sexual harassment, calling it the fruit of a “year-long witch hunt” against the 80-year-old that has caused damage to his reputation and career.
According to a letter sent Tuesday, reporter Chloe Melas misinterpreted a remark that was not intended for her — a misinterpretation that Warner Bros.’ human relations department, which reviewed tape of the interview and chose not to investigate further, found without merit — and used her own experience as the premise for the rest of her reporting with co-author An Phung.
Norma Adrianzen has her foot on the gas pedal of history. With the decades-long ban on women driving in Saudi Arabia now lifted, the Newport Beach-based driving instructor is one of just three women worldwide training the trainers who will formally teach Saudi women who hadn’t learned elsewhere. Adrianzen arrived in Saudi Arabia about two months before the ban expired and expects to be there for about a year, possibly two. Daily Pilot
Several hundred people gathered at a Minneapolis school for a memorial service in honor of the receptionist who was killed along with another employee in an explosion and partial building collapse.
Ruth Berg's family members, friends and co-workers turned out for the service Sunday at Minnehaha Academy. The 47-year-old Berg was killed along with 82-year-old John Carlson, a custodian, when a natural gas explosion rocked the private, Christian school Aug. 2.
The Star Tribune reports Berg's brother, Joe Fricano, says the school was a good venue for the service because his sister often talked about how much she enjoyed her job.
A memorial service was held last Sunday for Carlson. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the cause of last week's explosion.
Police are investigating an assault which took place in Sheffield city centre last night.
South Yorkshire Police said officers were called to Arundel Gate at around 9.10pm yesterday following an assault.
A spokeswoman for the force this morning said enquiries were ongoing and it was not possible to provide any more details at this stage.
Three police cars and a police van can be seen on Arundel Gate in a photo taken from a nearby flat last night, with the cars appearing to surround a parked number 20 bus.
Appleton police released additional details Monday regarding an officer who was injured after being dragged from a man's car.
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There's an old adage which says you can't win an NRL title in the opening month of a competition, but you can sure lose one.
And after the opening two rounds of this year's competition, it's the teams without a win that easily have the most to lose.
Focused on bouncing back: Jayden Brailey. Photo: NRL Photos
At the top of an unlikely ladder, the five unbeaten teams at the top have played just five finals series between them since 2012.
Meanwhile, the five at the bottom without a win have played in a combined 17 in that same time period.
They include last year's top four finishers at Parramatta, two-time grand finalists since 2012 Canterbury, 2014 premiers South Sydney and 2016 preliminary finalists Canberra and that year's champions Cronulla.
Police in France are investigating a deadly crash where a car drove into a busy pizzeria.
The national police confirm a car slammed into a pizzeria Monday afternoon, killing a 13-year-old girl and injuring at least twelve other people, including the girl's younger brother, who is said to have life-threatening injuries.
The incident took place in a town about one hour from Paris.
Police say the driver was arrested on scene.
Confirmation of a motive is still to come, but the public prosecutor's office says the act was deliberate, but not related to terrorism.
They say the suspect has a history of mental illness.
The Kingston High School junior class float in Friday’s Homecoming parade had a 1970s theme, including references to the 1976 film ‘Rocky’ and the 1977 film ‘Star Wars.’ Tania Barricklo — Daily Freeman
KINGSTON, N.Y. >> The annual Kingston High School Homecoming parade was held Friday evening.
The parade started at George Washington Elementary School, went up Wall Street, turned left on North Front Street and ended at Dietz Stadium.
The KHS Homecoming football game, against Pine Bush, kicks off at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the stadium.
With the Super Bowl approaching, the nation is almost evenly divided on whether to encourage a child to play a sport other than football over concussion fears, NBC News reported.
Forty-eight percent of people said they would encourage a child who wanted to play football to look to other sports, including 53 percent of mothers, according to the latest national NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll. Four years ago, only 40 percent of Americans felt that way.
But 49 percent of people would not encourage the child to play another sport.
The poll also shows that fewer people are following professional football closely, with the biggest decline coming from demographics that have made up key parts of President Donald Trump's base.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A judge has dismissed the state of Tennessee’s lawsuit against the federal government over the refugee resettlement program.
The Republican-led Tennessee General Assembly filed the lawsuit in March 2017, arguing the refugee program is forcing the state to spend money on additional services, including health care and education.
In his dismissal order Monday, U.S. District Judge S. Thomas Anderson said it’s speculative for Tennessee to contend it might lose $7 billion annually in federal Medicaid money if it refuses to spend state money on refugee services through Medicaid.
The lawsuit didn’t have the backing of state Attorney General Herbert Slatery or Republican Gov. Bill Haslam.
The Thomas More Law Center filed the lawsuit for free.
Senate Speaker Randy McNally says lawmakers are discussing appeal options with their attorneys.
Feb 14 India's Infosys
* CEO says continue to look for acquisition candidates that fit our profile
* CEO says not looking for multi-billion dollar type acquisitions
* CEO says there is no impact from customer point of view Further company coverage: (Mumbai newsroom)
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It takes a lot to upstage a Shohei Ohtani start, but a wild goose managed to do it Wednesday night.
A goose invaded Comerica Park during Wednesday's Angels vs. Tigers game (DET 6, LAA 1) and it sent the grounds crew into a literal wild goose chase. The bird eventually flew away ... and right into the scoreboard. Here's the video:
Fortunately the goose was okay after the crash. It played it off like a boss, actually. The Tigers later announced the goose had been released outside the ballpark.
We've been informed the goose is healthy and has been released outside the ballpark. #RallyGoose — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) May 31, 2018
Also, the "Rally Goose" is definitely going to become a thing now. The Tigers rallied for five runs in the sixth inning -- that was immediately after the goose did its thing -- to beat the Angels.
Ohtani, by the way, allowed one run in five innings and was removed after a rain delay.
Manson Boys & Girls Both Walk Away With Wins Against Oroville
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Trojan Boys:
The Trojans played their most complete game Thursday night (also senior night) to defeat Oroville 62-39. Eduardo Escalera led the team with 24, while Avery Thompson poured in 19, and Joe Strecker had 11. Coach Erik Helleson said, “It was a great way to send off our seniors who have really shaped the culture of Manson athletics.”
Lady Troajns:
The Manson girls took another step towards a district birth with a 29-19 win over Oroville Thursday night. Manson honored their seniors prior to the game but it was junior Megan Clausen who lead the way with 15 points. Senior’s Kayla Gosvener and Magali Leyva each hit key three pointers to help the Trojans pull away from the hornets.
The Trojans will travel to Methow Valley Saturday to take on the Liberty Bell Mountain Lions in their final league match-up of the season.
’Tis the season for shopping, and retail stocks are certainly showing some holiday spirit. It’s the New Year hangover that we need to worry about.
It sure...
The girl was not harmed. The man appeared to be under the influence of drugs and was found to be in possession of methamphetamine, police said. He was arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon and possession of methamphetamine, police said.
YEREVAN, APRIL 13, ARMENPRESS. Famous American-Armenian rock singer, soloist of Systerm of a Down rock group Serj Tankian and the author of the official soundtrack of the film Chris Cornell attended the show of Armenian Genocide-themed “The Promise” film in Los Angeles.
“Armenpress” reports Serj Tankian noted that he is very happy for having participated in the film production. “I am very happy for my contribution to the musical component of the film. This is a very important film. It tells about a love story taking place during the years of the Armenian Genocide. I attach great value to that film since all my ancestors are Armenian genocide victims”, Tankian said.
Producer of the film Eric Esrailian highlighting late Kirk Kirkorian’s initiative to make a film on the Armenian Genocide also mentioned that his ancestors are Armenian Genocide victims and he wishes to make use of that platform to breach the silence and attract the attention of people on that issue.
The City of Lloydminster will be testing its emergency alert system on Wednesday, April 19.
The test will be city-wide and includes phone calls to phone numbers that are listed in the White Pages and Yellow Pages.
Residents will receive a call with a pre-recorded message and will be asked to press one. No further action will be required.
You can also sign up to receive emergency alerts through the city’s website.
WASHINGTON, PA, Feb. 14, 2017 -- Unefoisdansmavie made it two straight at The Meadows when she converted a gritty uncovered move to victory in Tuesday's $13,800 featured trot for harness racing fillies and mares.
Unefoisdansmavie was sixth by 7-1/2 lengths when Eric Goodell sent her first over after the leader, Princess Pablano. It took until mid-stretch, but the 10-year-old daughter of Revenue S-Peace To The World finally put away Princess Pablano and prevailed in 1:56.2. Homepage rallied for second, a neck back, while Whata Donato shot the Lightning Lane for show.
Ron Burke trains Unefoisdansmavie, who now boasts $673,107 in career earnings, for Burke Racing Stable, Weaver Bruscemi LLC and Jack Piatt III.
Jim Pantaleano piloted three winners on the 12-race card.
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Coney Island hosted a water safety expo on Wednesday.
It was scheduled from 12:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. and was free with admission to Sunlight Water Adventure.
The event featured interactive education for both kids and adults.
It included the following stations:
Lifeguarding 101- Live demonstrations and interactions; information and answering questions about lifeguarding
Reach & Assist demonstrations- general water safety/ World's Largest Swim Lesson- information about the event on June 22
Hydration Station/Skin Safety- information about the importance of staying hydrated and protecting your skin including a model of how much water you should be drinking per day
Water Testing demonstration- Behind the scenes of pool care- interactive testing of the pool waters
Live rescue demonstrations in deep end of pool throughout the day
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ATHENS, Ga. — A man posing as an Uber driver at the University of Georgia is charged with rape and sexual battery.
Police say a 21-year-old student got into the minivan of 53-year-old Emerson Redd outside a downtown Athens club early Friday thinking it was the Uber she had called.
She got suspicious when she saw it was missing a GPS device, so she took pictures of the driver and demanded to be let out when he touched her inappropriately. The driver let her go. But about an hour later, police say, Redd picked up another university student and raped her.
Athens-Clarke County Police Capt. Jerry Saulters tells news outlets that the first victim alerted officers after police posted a notice about the rape on Facebook.
Ozymandias
BY PERCY BYSSHE SHELLEY
I met a traveller from an antique land,
Who said—“Two vast and trunkless legs of stone
Stand in the desert. . . . Near them, on the sand,
Half sunk a shattered visage lies, whose frown,
And wrinkled lip, and sneer of cold command,
Tell that its sculptor well those passions read
Which yet survive, stamped on these lifeless things,
The hand that mocked them, and the heart that fed;
And on the pedestal, these words appear:
My name is Ozymandias, King of Kings;
Look on my Works, ye Mighty, and despair!
Nothing beside remains. Round the decay
Of that colossal Wreck, boundless and bare
The lone and level sands stretch far away.”
A 19-year-old woman, Jazmine Nichole Pacyga, has been arrested in the United States, US, for allegedly sucking the manhood of her 3-month-old son.
The assault reportedly occurred on February 5.
Following her arrest, Pacyga was Tuesday arraigned before Muskegon County District Court and is facing charges of first degree criminal sexual conduct and manufacturing child sexually abusive material.
She was arraigned after a complaint of abuse and neglect was filed by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
The accused pleaded guilty to performing oral sex on her 3-month-old baby.
In his judgment, Judge Geoffrey Nolan granted the accused bail at $200,000 cash or a surety in like sum and ruled that the accused has legally lost her parental rights to the child.
Judge Nolan ordered her remand at the Muskegon County Jail and adjourned hearing to February 23.
World stock markets were mostly lower Tuesday as geopolitical tensions over the situation on the Korean Peninsula and uncertainty over France's upcoming presidential election weighed on investor sentiment. KEEPING SCORE: European benchmarks opened lower after the Easter holiday.
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There are on the Berkshire Eagle story from Friday, titled Our Opinion: Women's March will make strong statement. In it, Berkshire Eagle reports that:
The Women's March on Washington scheduled for January 21 not only built momentum quickly it attracted, as was the goal, support from a variety of groups that worry what the future holds for them in their country. Through sheer numbers, "minorities" in America will show they are a substantial force to be reckoned with.
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Govt is useless and de people helpless
Guyana always want to ketch up wid de rest of de world. Everything, every fashion, every style, every drink. Guyanese got to copy. Even to de talks.
Jagdeo, that scamp, copy from Trump and talk about fake news. Joe Shan copy from Jagdeo and he too talking bout fake news.
Everything about Babbie and Jagdeo is fake, right down to de drugs.
Now Guyana ketch up wid everybody and everything.
Our phone are wireless
Cooking is fireless;
Cars are keyless;
Food is fatless;
Tyres are tubeless,
Tools are cordless,
Dresses are sleeveless,
Youths are jobless
And our leaders are shameless.
Relationships are meaningless;
Attitudes are careless,
Wives are fearless,
Babies are fatherless,
Feelings are heartless,
Education is valueless
Children are meaningless
And our government is useless.
Parliament is clueless,
And de masses are helpless
And most of dem are speechless.
Talk half and hope City Council sh*t less, so people can pay less, so dem big boys can tief less.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – A registered sex offender was arrested at a Nashville church on Sunday just before an Easter service.
According to an arrest affidavit, Metro police got word that William Frankenbach was at Christ the Cathedral Church on Belmont Boulevard.
The 38-year-old allegedly had an outstanding warrant for violating sex offender registry requirements and is prohibited from being around children.
The arresting officer wrote in an affidavit that Frankenbach was standing in the corner of the sanctuary, out of view of most people, while many children and teens were present.
Frankenbach was convicted in 2014 of sexual solicitation of a minor.
He faces two felony charges for failing to possess identification as a sex offender and unlawfully occupying property near children.
His first court appearance was set for Wednesday.
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Rodgers (elbow) is working out at Houston's spring training facility in West Palm Beach (Fla.), Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Rodgers underwent Tommy John surgery last May and is not expected to be pitching in a competitive environment until this summer. If he were healthy, Rodgers would open the season in the rotation at Triple-A Fresno and be a depth starter for the Astros. The 26-year-old right-hander has put together a nice run for the Grizzlies since the start of 2016, posting a 14-4 record with a 2.68 ERA and 5.3 K/BB rate. That's pretty effective pitching for the Pacific Coast League.
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B.C. Liberal candidate Naomi Yamamoto has posted a photo showing one of her campaign signs defaced with a red swastika.
Yamamoto's caption reads, "This is not my B.C."
When asked for comment Yamamoto responded via email, "I deeply appreciate the outpouring of support from across party lines in response to what took place."
"My team and I are not going to allow this to distract us from communicating positively with people of North Vancouver," she wrote.
B.C. Green Party candidate Joshua Johnson also used twitter to react to the vandalism.
"Regardless of political views, this extremely offensive display is completely unacceptable," he wrote.
Regardless of political views, this extremely offensive display is completely unacceptable. Greens stand against it too. #BCelxn2017 https://t.co/vSD0RGhOL8 — @joshasjohnson
Yamamoto is the incumbent MLA in North Vancouver—Lonsdale, seeking to be elected for a third straight term.
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) - Four longtime journalists will be inducted Tuesday into the Tennessee Journalism Hall of Fame.
Inductees include Stephen Leon Alligood, a longtime reporter with The Tennessean and Nashville Banner who served as an embedded reporter in Afghanistan; Tom Humphrey, retired Capitol bureau chief for the Knoxville News Sentinel who covered state politics for almost 40 years; Larry Woody, retired sports writer for The Tennessean and a three-time Tennessee Sports Writer of the Year; and Don Whitehead, who helped break the color barrier as an African-American radio news broadcaster at WLAC-AM in Nashville in the 1960s and 1970s.
The Hall of Fame is housed at Middle Tennessee State University.
Online: http://www.tnjournalismhof.org
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Officials at the nation's only underground nuclear waste repository will be flipping the switch on an interim ventilation system this week, allowing mining to resume for the first time since a 2014 radiation release contaminated part of the facility.
Still, they caution it will be a few years before the flow of air is enough to meet the pace of operations before the leak.
Bruce Covert, president of the contractor that runs the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant, said testing was done and the U.S. Energy Department approved starting up the ventilation system.
He called it a big step for the facility, which disposes of waste from decades of bomb-making and nuclear research.
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Katy Rahn, née Polk, is photographed with her husband, Kenny, in front of Katy’s childhood home on Pigeon Point Road in Beaufort. Katy, a 1957 graduate of Beaufort High School, is staying in the home, which is now a guesthouse known as Magnolia Court. “I can remember kissing you goodnight on this porch,” said Kenny, who dated Katy in high school and is a 1956 graduate of Beaufort High. Jay Karr jkarr@islandpacket.com
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Christi played Ryan in a game of Wasketball for a chance to go see The Timberwolves take on The Lakers in Los Angeles, courtesy of TCL, America Fastest Growing TV Brand!
LAS VEGAS — The Walt Disney Studios has previewed a scene from the Star Wars spinoff “Solo” featuring the card game where Han Solo and Lando Calrissian meet at CinemaCon Tuesday in Las Vegas. The scene cuts off right as the two space scoundrels decide to bet their ships.
The studio also unveiled early footage from its live-action adaption of “Dumbo” and “Aladdin,” starring Will Smith as the Genie, and showed the first scene from “The Incredibles 2,” which picks up right where the first left off in 2004.
Both “Solo: A Star Wars” story and “The Incredibles 2” hit theatres this summer.
Unlike most studio presentations at the annual theatre owner convention, Disney doesn’t generally bring out the stars of its films. Instead it lets the footage and behind-the-scenes reels do the selling.
FILE - This undated file booking photo provided by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department shows Kishawn Holmes. A former student at Cerritos Community College is now suing the school and Holmes, the football player convicted of raping her. Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department via AP, File)
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Times says it is reassigning a reporter whose relationships were examined after prosecutors seized her email and phone records in a government leak investigation.
The Times said Tuesday that Ali Watkins will be given a fresh start in New York. The Times had looked into her ties to James Wolfe, former security director for the Senate Intelligence Committee, who has been accused by prosecutors of misleading investigators.
Times' executive editor Dean Baquet said it is unacceptable for a reporter to have an intimate relationship with someone she covers. He said that despite poor judgment, no one had questioned her work's accuracy.
Baquet says the public shouldn't overlook the actions of the government in searching through Watkins' records looking for government leakers.
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FOND DU LAC, Wis. (AP) — The family of a young girl killed on Halloween night in Fond du Lac more than four decades ago is trying to block the release of her killer.
Lisa Ann French was just 9 years old when she kissed her parents goodbye and ran out of the house to trick-or-treat in the neighborhood. Her third stop that night was at the home of Gerald Turner, the man who would later be convicted of killing her. The girl’s naked body was later found in a garbage bag, tossed in a farm field.
Her mother, Maryann Gehring, has created an online petition to keep the 68-year-old Turner behind bars.
The Journal Sentinel reports Turner is due to be released Feb 7. Turner has been released twice, but sent back to prison in 2003 for parole violations.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bruce Brown, director of the classic surfing film “The Endless Summer,” has died. He was 80.
The general manager of Brown’s film company Alex Mecl says Brown died Sunday in Santa Barbara, California, of natural causes.
Brown and his 1966 documentary “The Endless Summer” created the modern image of surfers as spiritual seekers on a quest, rather than thugs or buffoons.
And, along with the Beach Boys, he took surfing from a quirky hobby to a fundamental part of American culture.
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“Endless Summer” was actually Brown’s sixth surfing film, and like all the others it was shot on a tiny budget with Brown performing nearly every duty, from camera man to narrator.
The film follows two surfers as they hop hemispheres to constantly surf wherever it is summer.
Their charisma and the film’s beauty made it an unlikely hit.
NEW YORK, March 31 The U.S. bond market's gauges on inflation expectations held at lower levels on Friday as a government measure on domestic inflation grew in line with analyst expectations in February, suggesting prices are growing at a modest pace.
The 10-year inflation breakeven rate, or the yield difference between 10-year Treasury Inflation Protected Securities and regular 10-year Treasury notes, was last at 1.96 percent, down almost 1 basis point from Thursday, Tradeweb data showed. (Reporting by Richard Leong; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
Mortgage costs have hardly moved in the month since the Bank of England raised its base rate, and interest costs are almost exactly where they were 12 months ago, according to data from Moneyfacts.
Mark Carney and his colleagues at the Bank hiked the rate for the first time in more than a decade in November from 0.25pc to 0.5pc.
But the average two-year fixed mortgage on the market has only gone up from 2.31pc in the days before the rate rise to 2.34pc now, indicating that banks have only passed on part of the increase.
'Better Late Than Never' stars William Shatner and Henry Winkler sit down to talk about season two of their hit show on NBC.
The NBC hit show "Better Late Than Never" returns to WECT with a special preview Monday, December 11.
The reality series stars television and sports stars William Shatner, Henry Winkler, Terry Bradshaw, George Foreman and comedian Jeff Dye.
Last season, the group took a tour across Asia, but this season they're facing a European adventure.
The squad travels to some of the world's most famous destinations, getting in a world of trouble along the way.
Two of the stars, William Shatner and Hentry Winkler, sat down with WECT to talk about season two and what viewers can expect to see.
The special preview of "Better Late Than Never" airs Dec. 11 at 10 p.m. on WECT. Season two gets underway with a two-hour special January 1.
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At first, I was reminded of the first Prokofiev violin concerto in the way the first movement developed — mysterious opening, gathering speed five minutes later. But it soon became apparent that Jalbert had another structure in mind, telescoping two movements into one. There was occasional use of sliding microtones; one feathery upward slide made an effective close to the first movement.
"I want to thank my fans and friends for supporting me while I rest up and focus on getting better and back on the road as soon as I can," says Allman. "I've been working hard with my band, my pride and joy, to play our music for everyone."
Allman has battled through a series of health issues in recent years: in 2007, he contracted Hepatitis C, underwent a life-saving liver transplant in 2010, cancelled live performances in 2011 due to an upper respiratory condition that resulted in lung surgery, and entered rehab in 2012. Read more here.
Jordan Larsson follows dad's footsteps with Dutch move
STOCKHOLM, Jan 2 (Reuters) - Striker Jordan Larsson is following in his father Henrik's footsteps by moving to the Dutch Eredivisie, with Swedish club Helsingborg announcing on Monday that the 19-year-old has signed for NEC Nijmegen.
Henrik Larsson resigned as Helsingborg coach in November after he and his son were involved in an angry confrontation with fans as the club lost a playoff match and were relegated from the Swedish top flight.
"I'd like to thank everyone for the time in Helsingborg. I came here as a 17-year-old and learned an awful lot," Jordan, who netted 18 goals and had 12 assists in 68 games for the club, said in a statement.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – Police in Dauphin County are asking for the public’s help to identify a suspect accused of putting a skimming device on an ATM.
The Susquehanna Township Police Department released photos of the suspect Tuesday evening.
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The pictured suspect is accused of placing a skimming device on an ATM at the First National Bank on North Progress Avenue over the weekend.
Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact Det. Scott Meier with the Susquehanna Township Police Department by calling 717-909-9246 or by emailing smeier@susquehannatwp.com.
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KNOXVILLE, Iowa — A gyroplane crashed near the Knoxville Airport on Monday.
At approximately 1:41, the helicopter went down at Highway 14 and Nixon Street. The Marion County Sheriff’s Department says the gyroplane lost power shortly after takeoff and came down abruptly.
The crash caused a small grass fire.
The Federal Aviation Administration is currently on the scene, and the pilot and passenger are both said to be okay.
It’s still close enough to New Year's that your resolution to get fit doesn’t seem untenable -- but your schedule’s a beast, shopping gyms is tiresome, and sometimes Waze lies to you, trapping you on the 405 when you really believed you might get to Pilates in time to finally give it a try. It’d be great to have an app that has on-demand workouts near to you, that you don’t need to schedule in advance, that are actually interesting -- which is where Open Sweat comes in.
Four LA guys with tech and marketing backgrounds noticed a couple years ago that along with many other things in LA, fun and trendy fitness experimentation could be made available on demand. Their idea became Open Sweat, an iOS app that lets you book last-minute group workouts at a discount. Unlike competitor ClassPass, you don’t have to buy a package of classes and then use them -- you buy as you go.
As reported by the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Russian Foreign Minister, Sergei Lavrov, will be travelling to Pyongyang for a visit with his North Korean counterpart tomorrow.
The agenda is set to cover relations between the two nations, as well as covering areas of regional and international concern.
The North Korean Foreign Minister, Ri Yong-ho, has recently visited Moscow, following which the invitation for Lavrov to journey to Pyongyang was given.
Full story: theduran.com
By Frank Sellers
The Duran
DUBUQUE, Iowa (KWWL)– Jake Hesselman was born with a rare condition that’s left him with no arms and legs, but he doesn’t let that get in the way of him taking a drive around town.
A family member started a fundraising effort to get a specialized van for Hesselman hoping to give him the chance to be as independent as his peers. The fundraiser was successful and Jake Hesselman now has his customized van.
“The independence is so awesome. I can do whatever I want, whenever I want,” Hesselman said.
Jake is able to operate everything in the vehicle without ever leaving his wheelchair, from opening the door to steerhing with a joystick.
Jake says he’s so thankful to the Dubuque community, and to the people across the U.S. who made this possible.
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Virginia is poised to expand Medicaid after a hard-fought legislative battle, making it one of a growing number of states where there is interest in expanding the program after Republicans failed to repeal the Affordable Care Act last year.
The Virginia Senate on Wednesday approved expansion of Medicaid, the state-federal program for the low-income, and the bill now heads to the House of Delegates, where it is widely expected to pass. Democratic Gov. Ralph Northam has signaled he will sign the bill, making the state the 33rd...
I have lived in North Dallas-aside from college in Austin-for nearly 50 years. In fact, we moved to Dallas when LBJ Freeway was under construction and anything north of LBJ was considered the boondocks.
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A close aide to John Bercow – who the Speaker once called his “stalwart” – can be revealed as a Labour supporter who has sent a string of abusive anti-Tory tweets. Tom Tweddle has worked as Bercow’s assistant since 2011, before which he was a researcher for former Labour minister Quentin Davies. His Gareth Snell-style Tory-bashing is apparent from a brief glance at his Twitter account:
All these comments were made during Tweddle’s employment with the Speaker, while he was supposedly helping him in his non-partisan role. Unfortunate timing as Bercow faces questions about his impartiality…
The drama behind the scenes of Lethal Weapon is beginning to overshadow the cases Riggs and Murtaugh solve on a weekly basis.
Clayne Crawford, who stars as Murtaugh in Fox's reboot of the film franchise, has taken to Instagram to apologize for two incidents that occurred on the set that resulted on the actor being "reprimanded twice" during the show's second season. The lengthy admission comes after multiple reports that the network and Warner Bros. Television (who produces the procedural) were considering canceling the series outright or, at the very least, recasting the role.
"As you can imagine, yesterday's headlines were incredibly distressing," Crawford's message begins. "It is true that I have been reprimanded twice during the past two seasons of Lethal Weapon."
A 33-year-old Champaign man has been charged with driving under the influence in connection with a New Year's Day crash that claimed the life of a Mahomet woman. Illinois State Police Trooper Tracy Lillard said this morning that Esteban J. Tomas also faces a charge of not having a valid driver's license.
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Dr. Jennifer Johnson, physician with Mayo Clinic Health System joined KEYC News 12 this Midday to talk about holiday-related injuries that happen this time of year. She talked about common items that young children are often exposed to during the holidays that can pose a danger. She also talked about some outdoor risks as well, along with some resources that parents can contact if their child is injured.
No. 1 Houston Rockets (20-4)
Houston jumps up to take the No. 1 spot from Boston after its dominant play since point guard Chris Paul returned from a 14-game absence due to a knee injury. The Rockets are 10-0 in the games Paul has played this season and eight of those wins have come by double digits. The Rockets host the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday at the Toyota Center.
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RJ Lopez from the Salt River Indian Community will doing his stuff on tonight’s finale of Little Big Shots! He’s a hoop dancer with the Yellowbird Indian Dancers, a troupe that features his mom, his three siblings and members of his mom’s family. They perform all over and just got back from Disneyland and San Diego.
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The Nasarawa State Government has said that no fewer than eight people have so far died following the recent outbreak of Lassa fever in the state. The Director of Public Health in the state’s Ministry of Health, Dr. Ibrahim Adamu, made this disclosure to the News Agency of Nigeria on Tuesday in Lafia. Adamu said, […]
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IOWA -- The Carter vs. Carter trial will be featured on Friday night's episode of NBC's Dateline.
Channel 13's Sonya Heitshusen spoke with Dateline Correspondent Dennis Murphy about the case that rocked Marion County and gained nationwide attention.
In December, after being sued by his father Bill Carter and brother Billy Carter, Jason Carter was found to be responsible for the death of his mother, Shirley Carter. Jason was later arrested and charged with first degree murder.
The episode called "The Farm" will air at 9 p.m. on Channel 13.
LICKING COUNTY, Ohio – The Licking County Crime Stoppers is offering a reward up to $1,000 that leads to an arrest in recent burglaries in Licking Township
The Licking County Sheriff’s Office says that during the early morning on April 10, suspect(s) entered a home in the 100 block of Marklan Rd. SE, and stole cash, a wallet, and a purse.
Later that morning, a car was broken into in the same neighborhood and a handgun was stolen. The suspects may be involved in other car break-ins that have occurred in Union and Licking Townships.
Anyone with information, please call the Licking County Crime Stoppers at 740-349-6888 or 1-888-488-9058.
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Breakpoint’s Etienne Jacquemain discussed the Top Spin 4 spiritual successor Tennis World Tour at PlayStation Experience 2017.
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It was confirmed the game will launch on the PlayStation 4 in May 2018. However, it does not mean that the other versions of the game will release on the same date, until confirmed by the developer.
A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel dedicated to gaming Let's Plays and tutorials. You can contact the author at wdangelo@vgchartz.com or on Twitter @TrunksWD.
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If you’ve never experienced the free movies in Millennium Park, then you need to add it to your Chicago bucket list.
I went to watch Field of Dreams in the park a few years ago, and that night remains one of my favorite Chicago memories.
This summer, the free movies in the park are back, and the list does not disappoint!
Starting on June 13th, you can check out these movies every Tuesday in the park throughout the summer.
Enjoy!!
June 13: “The Blues Brothers”
June 20: “Caddyshack”
June 27: “Julie & Julia”
July 11: “El Norte”
July 18: “La La Land”
July 25: “Network”
Aug. 1: “Bend It Like Beckham”
Aug. 8 “Full Moon” double feature:
• “Ghost”
• “The Shining”
Aug. 15: “Hidden Figures”
Aug. 22: “The Five Heartbeats”
10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 24: “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” 80th Anniversary family daytime screening (1937; rated G; 83 minutes)
Aug. 29: “The Princess Bride”
Sept. 5: “Wayne’s World”
The Northumberland Dental Hygiene Clinic recently participated once again in the Gift from the Heart event on Saturday, April. Mary Ito (in the chair), Sue Hochu (left) and Jenny Carter, all registered dental hygienists, volunteered their time to the worthwhile event. This was the ninth year the office opened to offer no-cost dental cleanings to those otherwise unable to access dental hygiene services. Dental hygienists from every province throughout Canada were represented this year with over 120 locations open from Victoria, B.C. to Gander, Nfld.
Andre tells Shine he told Lucious about the car bomb and covered up for him.
The survivor of a weekend shooting outside the Pony Gentleman’s Club has been cleared. Investigators spoke with the victim from the shooting have cleared the man of his involvement in the shooting death of Aaron Tyler Jennings. Police will not release the victim’s name at this time.
This is an on-going investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to call EPD or anonymously share information by calling WeTip at 1-800-78-CRIME.
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A Milton man missing since Jan. 30 has been found dead.
Foul play is not suspected, and Halton police say no additional information will be made public regarding the investigation of 41-year-old Anthony Miller.
"The Halton Regional Police Service would like to extend our deepest condolences to Mr. Miller's family and friends and we ask that individuals respect their privacy during this very emotional time," said Det. Sgt. Dave Costantini, One District Criminal Investigations Bureau.
St. Lucia will soon introduce new tax reform measures to bring the country in line with European Union standards.
That’s the word from the Minister in the Ministry of Finance, Senator Dr. Ubaldus Raymond.
His comments come after St Lucia was placed on an EU blacklist of tax havens, which could result in EU sanctions.
Dr. Raymomd said the new tax rules are likely to be unveiled in the new Budget.
For reasons no one can quite explain, the Internet has been fascinated with casting Terence Howard for fictional roles in movies. Needless to say, it’s been the most hilarious thing ever.
Everyone has been creating memes using Howard’s trademark “mayne” and awesome Photoshop skills. The results have been priceless.
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Caltanisetta, July 4 - An international gang devoted to the trafficking of Sicilian archaeological treasures has been broken up thanks to the work of Carabinieri art police, sources said on Wednesday. The investigation led to an operation coordinated by Europol and Eurojust in which 23 people were arrested in Italy, Britain, Germany and Spain, the sources said. The probe also made it possible to recover around 3,000 archaeological pieces with a combined value of around 20 million euros.
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A man is behind bars after police say he was transporting heroin from the Willamette Valley to Roseburg with the intention of selling the drug. Officers from DINT and the Douglas County Sheriff's Office were able to stop Bass on the highway just north of Roseburg and arrest him.
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The Tass news agency says that Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived at a Russian military air base in Syria.
Tass said that Putin’s plane landed at the Hemeimeem air base in Syria’s coastal province of Latakia, the heartland of Syrian President Bashar Assad’s Alawite minority. The visit marks Putin’s first trip to Syria and comes as Assad’s forces have retaken control over most of Syria under the Russian air cover.
The air base has served as the main foothold for the air campaign Russia has waged since September 2015 in support of Assad. (AlArabiya)
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Authorities in northern Minnesota are asking the public’s help in finding a runaway teenager who might be in the Twin Cities area.
The Moorhead Police Department says it’s seeking help in finding 17-year-old Katlyn Morin, who ran away from home in late January.
Police say Morin is believed to be in the St. Paul area.
Morin is described as standing 5-feet, 4-inches tall, weighing 110 pounds with brown eyes and bright red hair.
Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to call their local law enforcement.
OKLAHOMA CITY – Officials are warning drivers about traffic issues downtown during July 4.
Several streets in and around downtown are closed and others narrowed to one lane.
Construction on Oklahoma City Boulevard is blocking Classen and Western, and the new rail system is diverting traffic to other areas.
The fire department is asking people to be mindful when driving and parking to keep space open for first responders.
OHP also says parking on highways to watch fireworks is against the law.
April 13 Citigroup Inc:
* Citigroup reports first quarter 2017 earnings per share of $1.35
* Fixed income markets revenues of $3.6 billion in q1 2017 increased 19%
* Citigroup Inc says Citigroup's allowance for loan losses was $12.0 billion at quarter end, compared to $12.7 billion
* Qtrly equity markets revenues of $769 million increased 10%
* Qtrly GCB revenues of $7.8 billion increased 1%
* Qtrly ICG revenues of $9.1 billion increased 16%
* Citigroup CEO Corbat says "the momentum we saw across many of our businesses towards end of last year carried into first quarter" Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Arsenal host Leicester City on opening weekend of the Premier League season, and the Alexis Sánchez saga threatens to cause another acrimonious start at the Emirates.
Arsene Wenger's side have won just one of their last seven opening day fixtures, often surrounded by much rancour at the Emirates about the club's dealings in the transfer market.
According to the Independent, the FA Cup holders will refuse to sell Sánchez to a domestic rival despite interest from Manchester City, who want to reunite the Chilean with former coach Pep Guardiola.
Sanchez has one year remaining on his contract, meaning he will be 'free' in both senses next summer: free to walk to another English club while Arsenal recoup no transfer fee.
Arsenal still hope to persuade the former Barcelona forward to sign a new deal, but have concluded that selling him abroad might be the easiest pill to swallow. Bayern Munich are among the European clubs interested.
The US Senate has voted overwhelmingly to approve new sanctions against Russia to punish Moscow for meddling in the 2016 election and its aggression in other parts of the world.
The chamber passed the bipartisan sanctions legislation 97-2.
The measure has been attached to a bill imposing penalties on Iran that the Senate is currently debating and also has strong support.
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Lawmakers are taking action against Russia in the absence of a forceful response from President Donald Trump.
The president has sought to improve relations with Moscow and rejected the implication that Russian hacking of Democratic emails tipped the election his way.
But Mr Trump’s secretary of state, Rex Tillerson, says he agrees with members of Congress who want Russia held accountable for its meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
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Ahead of a typical walk to the school bus stop, Alissa Leavitt attaches her dog Pepper's leash, outfits her 6-year-old son with his backpack, and straps on her harness holding a GoPro. Their route to the bus stop is so dangerous, Leavitt says, she began recording the trip in case there's an altercation with commuter or a close call.
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The All Progressives Congress, APC, has said that as far it knows, the Senator representing Kogi West in the National Assembly, Dino Melaye, has not dumped the Party.
At Wednesday’s Plenary, Melaye made a dramatic appearance at the Senate, declaring his intention to cross-carpet to the minority wing of the chamber.
In a swift reaction, the National Publicity Secretary of the APC maintained that Melaye was still a member of the Party since he has not fulfilled the requirements for defection having been elected to the Senate on the platform of the Party.
According to him, “Senator Dino Melaye merely expressed the desire to seat on the wing of the opposition during plenary.
“I am also aware that for his desire to qualify as defection, he has to formally notify the Senate President, which as far as I know, he has not done,” Abdullahi told journalists in Abuja.
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LONDON (Reuters) - Defender Guillermo Varela has left Manchester United to return to Penarol in his native Uruguay, the Premier League club said on its official twitter account on Saturday.
Varela was former manager David Moyes's first signing for United in 2013 but made only four league appearances.
He spent his second season on loan at Real Madrid Castilla, the Spanish side's reserve team, and last season was loaned to Bundesliga club Eintracht Frankfurt.
They suspended him in May after he had an unauthorised tattoo, which became infected.
Illinois man installs 58 crosses to honor Las Vegas victims
A Chicago-area man known for honoring the victims of mass shootings around the country installed 58 white crosses on the Las Vegas Strip on Thursday.
A Chicago-area man known for honoring the victims of mass shootings around the country installed 58 white crosses on the Las Vegas Strip on Thursday.
News selected on topics and regions - oil and gas, business, politics, IT, the South Caucasus, the Caspian Sea region, Central Asia Ranking of the Azerbaijani banking sector Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has extended congratulations to the President of Turkey on the successful conduct of a referendum on amendments to the Constitution. "I extend my sincere congratulations to you and the brotherly people of Turkey on successful completion of a nationwide voting - referendum - on amendments to the Constitution of the Republic of Turkey", President Aliyev told Erdogan in his letter.
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Lowry posted 23 points (5-11 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 11-14 FT), six assists, three rebounds and one steal across 25 minutes in Thursday's 106-101 preseason loss to the Trail Blazers.
It was DeMar DeRozan's turn to rest Thursday after Lowry had taken a seat Wednesday, and the latter was able to capitalize with his second strong effort in as many exhibitions. The veteran point guard already appears to be in midseason form and is primed for his typical high-usage role after re-upping with the Raptors on a three-year, $100 million contract this offseason.
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Governor Scott Walker will sign two pieces of legislation into law today, during stops around the state.
Walker is scheduled to sign a bill that prevents local governments from requiring companies bidding on public works contracts to have project labor agreements with their employees. He’s also expected to sign legislation that makes it legal to possess CBD oil – a marijuana-extract that can be used to treat seizure disorders in children.
The governor will sign the labor agreement bill during a ceremony at a business in De Pere, and the C-B-D oil legislation at the Veterans Terrace in Burlington.
The Referendum Commission is urging people to check the register.
It has launched a public information campaign which will see impartial advice on the eighth amendment sent to more than two million homes in Ireland.
Labour leader Brendan Howlin says it is important people have their say.
"Check the register. Don't assume you are on it," advised Mr Howlin.
"Every single referendum, every single election we have in our offices' people who tell us that they turned up to vote, had been on the register previously and somehow, they have lost that right.
"So check the register now."
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Homenature, a home furnishings and accessories store founded in Southampton, Long Island, has leased the former Giggles store on the Upper East Side.
The store has 85 feet of frontage on the east side of Lexington Avenue and wraps onto East 74th Street. It has 2,585 square feet on the ground and 1,642 square feet on the lower level.
RKF’s Gary Alterman, Comras and Carly Geller represented both sides of the transaction. The building owner, Eugene M. Grant & Co., was represented in-house by Kenneth Levine and had an asking rent of $250 per square foot.
Grant, a well-known real estate investor, passed away this month at the age of 99.
Homenature was founded by John Heilmann in the 1990s in Amagansett and has locations in Southampton and in the Flatiron District.
Greater Arkansas River Nature Association announced Tuesday the 19th Annual Headwaters Institute for first-year river guides and the public. The workshop is set for June 9 and is presented by the Arkansas River Outfitters Association, GARNA and the Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area.
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× U.S. 30 to Remain Open Near Boone as Flood Waters Recede
BOONE COUNTY, Iowa — Officials now say they don’t see a need to close U.S. 30 near Boone.
The Iowa Department of Transportation announced Tuesday morning that it planned to close the highway between Boone County Road R-18 and Iowa 17. They were expecting the Des Moines River to rise enough to cover the roadway and had planned to close the road by noon on Wednesday.
The Boone County Sheriff’s Office now says they water hasn’t gone over the road yet and is actually receding, so they don’t plan to block off traffic.
If you run into road flooding, officials warn against driving through it because the road may be washed out under water and strong currents can sweep vehicles away. Obey all the barricades put in place to keep people safe –turn around, don’t drown.
In a week where he set his career scoring mark, University of Evansville sophomore Dru Smith has been named the Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Week on Monday.
The Evansville native had a great week in leading UE to a pair of wins. The guard finished with 21 points per game, 4 rebounds and had 13 assists against just three turnovers. Smith also went 10-of-14 from the field (71.4%) while hitting 8 out of 9 free throws and 4 out of 8 tries from long range.
In Monday’s win at Bowling Green, Smith set his career mark with 25 points. He hit 11 out of 13 attempts while notching 7 assists, 5 rebounds and 4 steals.
Smith led all players once again in the victory over Canisius, scoring 17 points while dishing out six assists. He went 8/9 from the line in the win.
This weekend, Smith and his teammates will be at the Ford Center for a pair of games, taking on Austin Peay on Saturday and Midway on Sunday. Both games tip off at 3 p.m.
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The poultry industry is being asked to comment on a statutory levy of R500 per container (excluding VAT) being imposed on imported chicken‚ proposed by the Association of Meat Importers and Exporters (AMIE).
This was contained in a statement by National Agricultural Marketing Council. The estimated income from the proposed levy would be approximately R7 million for 2018/19 and was intended to finance development and retention of markets‚ including the export promotion of South African chicken; transformation in the industry; research and development; quality control and consumer assurance; and administration.
The statement said the proposed per annum levy would apply to different chicken products including deboned cuts‚ frozen carcasses and offal.
Directly affected groups in the poultry industry were given until 20 October 2017 to submit their written comments‚ "to enable the Council to finalise its recommendation" to the Minister of Agriculture‚ Forestry and Fisheries.
​Nigeria's leading hip-hop diva Pryse releases a new single titled "Love U Better", produced by Chocolate City's Ckay.
The latest offering from the ICON rapper, arrives ahead of her anticipated single "Her Excellency"; after the massive success of Eva Alordiah assisted "Queen Kong" and Koker aided "U Name It".
Pryse is gearing up to premiere the visual for "Love U Better", and the team at International Connection Music Group is working tirelessly to ensure that 2017 is explosive for the femcee and the imprint.
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NEW DELHI: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Saturday arrested GST commissioner of Kanpur, Sansar Singh, on the charges of bribery.
Singh, his three official staff and five private persons were arrested for allegedly taking and demanding bribe.
The CBI has also registered an FIR against Singh's wife.
Further investigation is on.
A wildfire in Northern California continued to burn on Wednesday and the National Weather Service is warning that wind gusts of up to 25 miles per hour could hamper firefighters efforts to contain it. Jane Lanhee Lee reports.
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With more entries in Skegness Carnival than ever before, judging was never going to be easy.
Tasked with the job were Lisa Collins, Lincolnshire Coastal Destination BID development manager, Skegness Town Crier Steve O’Dare and Skegness Mayor Coun Danny Brookes.
Categories included fancy dress, dance and theatre groups, advertising trade vehicles, voluntary organisations, veteran , vintage and transport,
Winners were:
Class 1 Walkers in Theme/Fancy Dress: 1 Skegness Brownies, 2 Neverland,
3 Dalek
Class 2 Dance and Theatre Groups: 1 Inspire Urself Carnival Troupe
Class 3 Advertising Trade Vehicles: 1 Coastfield Leisure andf Land Train
Class 4 Voluntary Organisations: 1 Alive & Kicking
Class 5 Veteran/Vintage Transport: 1 Boston Veteran Bicycle Club
Best in Parade: Inspire
URBANA, Ill. (WAND) - Police in Urbana are looking for information in shooting that injured a man early this week.
Police say they were called to Prairie Green Apartments in the 2500 block of Prairie Green Drive around 10:15 p.m. on Wednesday.
Officer say a 23-year-old Urbana man was hit by gunfire in the parking lot of the apartment complex.
The victim was taken to an area hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
Other details about the shooting were not immediately released
Business Insider/Jessica Tyler Barnes & Noble Inc on Tuesday said it terminated Chief Executive Officer Demos Parneros, citing violations of the retail bookseller's policies.
The company said the action was taken by its board, but did not provide further details.
"Parneros' termination is not due to any disagreement with the company regarding its financial reporting, policies or practices or any potential fraud relating thereto," the company said in a statement.
Parneros will not receive severance pay and is no longer a member of the company's board of directors.
Chief Financial Offier Allen Lindstrom, Chief Merchandising Officer Tim Mantel, and Vice President of Stores Carl Hauch will share responsiblities as the company searches for a new CEO.
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Feb 14 Unimat Retirement Community Co Ltd :
* Says co plans to transfer pay senior-care home and home-visit nursing business to its Shiga-based wholly owned unit on April 1
* Says Resorttrust Inc plans to buy entire 20 shares(100 percent stake) in the co's Shiga-based wholly owned unit from co, on April 1
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May 3 Caterpillar Inc
* Caterpillar Inc - On Feb 17, co was notified by U.S. SEC that it concluded its investigation relating to co's acquisition of Bucyrus International, related matters
* Caterpillar Inc - SEC notified co that it did not intend to recommend an enforcement action against Caterpillar in these matters
* Caterpillar - Search and seizure warrants at co's three facilities in March concern both tax and export activities, and related to ongoing grand jury investigation
* Caterpillar - Currently believe that the matter will not have material adverse effect on co’s consolidated results of operations, financial position or liquidity Source text: (bit.ly/2p92E82) Further company coverage:
A distraught father apologized to a judge after his courtroom outburst during Larry Nassar's sentencing hearing.
The father was arraigned in the same courtroom where just hours earlier, for the very first time, he heard two of his daughters tell their stories of sexual abuse.
A third daughter had also accused Nassar of abuse, Randall Margraves lost control.
The judge said his outburst amounted to direct contempt. But she would not punish his behavior.
The chaos erupted on the second day of victim impact statements during Nassar's final sentencing hearing. This one centers on his assaults on athletes from the elite Twistars gymnastics club.
The tensions have been mounting over nearly two weeks of court hearings where hundreds of women have recounted the trauma they suffered under the guise of medical treatments. His sentences guarantee Nassar will spend the rest of his living days behind bars.
North Kansas City Hospital is one of three medical groups that are becoming part of an integrated care system. Keith Myers kmyers@kcstar.com
Tara Westover’s memoir, “Educated,” has made its way to the number one spot on the New York Times bestsellers list.
She tells her story of being a young girl who, kept out of school, leaves her survivalist family and goes on to earn a PhD from Cambridge University.
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0:49 White House is 'keeping a close eye' on crisis at California's Oroville dam
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1:26 Who's at the door? Principal visiting homes of each of her 1,003 students
1:53 French officials: Louvre attack was 'terrorist in nature'
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2:23 One arrest as protesters block DeVos from D.C. middle school
1:41 Democrats warn that any repeal of Obamacare would 'make America sick again'
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Travelers looking to avoid Tropical Storm Nate may find it's not yet so easy to change plans.
The latest advisories from the National Hurricane Center predict that Nate will reach hurricane status by the time it swirls into the northern Gulf of Mexico, and make landfall as a Category 1 hurricane. Forecasters have issued storm surge watches, hurricane watches and tropical storm watches for parts of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida.
Officials have already blamed rains from Tropical Storm Nate for at least 22 deaths in Central America.
(In August, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration raised its tropical storm and hurricane forecast for this year, predicting an "extremely active season." It expects 14 to 19 named storms, including five to nine hurricanes and two to five major hurricanes. Nate is the 14th named storm of the season, and is poised to become the ninth hurricane. The Atlantic hurricane season ends in November.)
A general view shows thousands of New Year's day revellers and holidaymakers gathering on North Pier Beach during New Year festivities in Durban.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - EOH Holdings Ltd:
* SAYS ‍ON DECEMBER 7, EXTRAORDINARY VOLUMES OF EOH SHARES WERE TRADED​
* BOTH HIGH VOLUMES AND SUBSTANTIAL DROP IN SHARE PRICE WAS TRIGGERED BY FORCED SALE OF SHARES BY FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS AGAINST EQUITY FINANCED TRANSACTIONS
* CONFIRMS DIRECTORS AFFECTED DID NOT VOLUNTARILY SELL SHARES, BUT SALE WAS CAUSED BY MARGIN CALLS AGAINST THESE EQUITY FINANCED TRANSACTIONS​
* FORCED SALE OF SHARES BY FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS AGAINST EQUITY FINANCED TRANSACTIONS TO VARIOUS INDIVIDUAL SHAREHOLDERS, INCLUDING TWO EOH DIRECTORS
* BEEN IN DISCUSSIONS ON SELL-BACK DEAL TO UNWIND ACQUISITION OF GRID CONTROL TECHNOLOGIES, FORENSIC DATA ANALYSTS, INVESTIGATIVE SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS
* IN VIEW OF ALLEGATIONS, APPOINTED EDWARD NATHAN SONNENBERGS INC TO CONDUCT A FULL FACT-FINDING REVIEW OF COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES OF 3 COS
* ‍“IT WILL ACT AGAINST ANY IDENTIFIED WRONGDOING OR MISCONDUCT INVOLVING ANY INDIVIDUAL OR ENTITY”​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The relish with which Donald Trump signed the declaration recognising Jerusalem as the capital of Israel left me with a sense of cold resignation at the obduracy of the man. He was almost gleeful; the power he now wields enables him with the stroke of a pen to bring about historical changes to our suffering world. But I was neither surprised nor angry – those emotions having long since been spent.
Aug 15 (Reuters) - NZX Ltd
* ‍HY net profit increased to NZ$8.0 million, up 98% on equivalent period in 2016​
* Board reaffirmed that it expects full year 2017 EBITDA to be within a range of NZ$27.0 million to NZ$30.0 million
* HY total revenues down 3.6% due to disposals in NZX agri business in late 2016
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — One night before he hopes to add a sixth Super Bowl title to his collection, Tom Brady has won The Associated Press NFL 2017 Most Valuable Player Award.
The four-time Super Bowl MVP of the New England Patriots also took the regular-season award in 2007 and 2010. He’s the fifth straight quarterback to win.
At 40, Brady had one of his best seasons with 32 touchdown passes and eight interceptions, a passer rating of 102.8 and, not incidentally, a 13-3 record to top the AFC. He did that despite missing his favorite receiver, Julian Edelman, for the entire schedule.
Brady earned 40 votes from a nationwide panel of 50 media members who regularly cover the league. That easily outdistanced Rams running back Todd Gurley with eight, and Eagles QB Carson Wentz with two. Wentz was considered a strong MVP contender before tearing up his left knee in Game 13.
OTTAWA, March 31 Canada's low interest rates are not fuelling speculation in the country's housing market, Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz said in an interview with local media published on Friday.
In an interview with Macleans magazine, Poloz said the acceleration in home prices in Vancouver and Toronto suggests some of that has been driven by "extrapolated expectations", though he also pointed to strong labor markets and supply constraints in both cities.
(Reporting by Leah Schnurr)
Donny Deutsch finally spit out what needed to be said: If Rosenstein goes, people had better get out in the streets. Like South Korea.
Muscles form an intricate network of sinews throughout the body of animals.
They respond to electrical stimulation which is carried from the brain to the muscle via nerves.
There are different types of muscle, which are often made of different types of tissue.
For example, the heart, which never stops beating, is made of a different material to skeletal muscle.
Skeletal muscle is attached to one end of a bone. It stretches all the way across a joint (the place where two bones meet) and then attaches again to another bone.
Skeletal muscles are held to the bones with tendons.
Once the electrical signal reaches the muscle it triggers a contraction.
This is done by two types of protein overlapping and working against each other.
A thick filament composed of the protein myosin and a thin filament composed of the protein actin.
Muscle contraction occurs when these filaments slide over one another in a series of repetitive events.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Bioanalytical Systems Inc:
* Q3 earnings per share $0.03
* Qtrly ‍revenue amounted to $5.8 million, up 15 percent Source text: (bit.ly/2uH6Zlw) Further company coverage:
That's not exactly how Pieter Roos views the historic Gothic-style home today. For the new executive director of the Mark Twain House & Museum in Hartford, it's "the primary public steward" of the legendary author and humorist's legacy and "one of the finest historical house museums in the country."
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Surat: Three people were arrested in Surat on Monday for attempting to derail the Pune-Ahmedabad Ahimsa Express in December 2017. The trio has been identified as Babla, Biranj and Balram.
Surat Police Commissioner Satish Sharma said, “More than eight or nine people were involved in this matter. These people were objecting to the police patrol against drug smuggling.”
The three arrested along with other 10 -12 people kept obstacles on the tracks on 28th December 2017. The reason for the same is still unknown and the police is interrogating the same.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Police are looking for a woman who sprayed a Family Dollar store clerk as she was leaving with stolen items Monday.
It happened just after 1:30 p.m. at the store located at 451 S. Circle Drive near Airport Road.
Police say the woman had a cart loaded with items and used pepper spray to force her way out of the store. She sprayed the clerk with pepper spray at the door, according to police.
She was last seen getting into a gold-colored van with license plate YQR668. The van was reported stolen Sunday.
The woman is described as a white, 20 to 30-years-old, 5 feet 7 inches, with brown hair and a tattoo on her right shoulder blade.
If you have any information, call CSPD at 719-444-7000.
Five-judge bench of Supreme Court ruled that the elected government has the final power in all areas of Delhi except land, police and public order. It said the lieutenant governor is bound by the aid and advice of the NCT govt in areas other than those exempted. It also said the LG does not have independent or executive decision-making powers. LG is bound by the aid and advice of the council of ministers. LG must work harmoniously with the government. There's no room for absolutism or anarchy, he said. LG needed to be kept informed of all decisions. But this doesn't mean that his concurrence was required. Justice DY Chandrachud said nations fail when democratic institutions fail, and that society like India's -- one with a diverse culture -- requires dialogue. Differences mustn't affect the responsibility politicians and administrators have towards the people. In referring differences, the LG must take a reasonable approach, he added. The real power and accountability is with the elected government.
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Buffalo Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $2,500 reward for information leading to the arrest or indictment of the person or persons responsible for the murder of Leon Nelson.
Nelson was found deceased July 31 in the area of 196 May St. in Buffalo.
Anyone with information leading to the arrest or indictment of the person or persons responsible is asked to call Crime Stoppers Buffalo at (716)867-6161.
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Art on display during The Art Studio, Inc.'s Alternative show on Saturday evening.
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The National Basketball Associate announced Monday that the MGM Grand NBA Summer League 2018 will be held in Las Vegas from July 6-17.
The event will be hosted at the Thomas & Mack Center and Cox Pavilion on the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus, according to the NBA.
The NBA said all 30 teams will be competing, which a first for the league.
According to the NBA, Summer League is expected to feature all the top picks from the 2018 NBA draft, which will be held on June 21 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
General admission tickets, reserved and courtside seating options are on sale, the NBA said.
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At least 23 people have been killed after a ferry caught fire near the Indonesian capital of Jakarta, officials said. At least 23 people have been killed after a ferry caught fire near the Indonesian capital of Jakarta, officials said.
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Tang Chang (1934–1990, also known as Chang Sae-tang) was a firebrand working on the margins of both the Thai and international art scenes. This exhibition, the first solo presentation of his work outside of Thailand, traces the development of his singular style of abstraction and his eventual rejection of painting in favor of “poetry-drawings.”
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RAWALPINDI, Dec 12 (APP):Two soldiers embraced ‘shahadat’ when terrorists fired on an
army vehicle in North Waziristan Agency on Tuesday.
According to an Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) statement
issued here, the terrorists fired on army vehicle from surrounding mountains in
North Wazirstan Agency and resultantly an officer, 2nd Lieutenant Abdul Moeed
and Sepoy Basharat embraced shahadat.
The 21-year-old Lt Abdul Moeed, who recently had passed out from
Pakistan Military Academy was a resident of Burewala, Vehari. While Sepoy
Basharat, also 21-year-old having three years military service belonged to
Danyor village of Gilgit.
MOSCOW Russia's state investigative committee said on Monday it had opened a criminal case over the St Petersburg metro blast on charges of a terrorist act.
The agency, which has sweeping powers, said it had sent a group of investigators to St Petersburg to look into the incident which killed at least nine people.
It said however that while it had opened a case under charges of terrorism, it would consider all other possible causes of the incident.
(Reporting by Alexander Winning; writing by Sujata Rao)
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CHAMPAIGN — Clothing store Rue21 will be closing its store in Champaign along with about 400 others.
It’s not clear when the store at the Market Place Shopping Center will close, but a store manager said the liquidation sale has already started.
The company confirmed the closures Monday on its website, calling it a “difficult but necessary decision.”
"As part of our ongoing business transformation into a more cost efficient operator, we are closing unprofitable stores across our fleet in order to focus on our many hundreds of highly profitable locations," the company said in an emailed statement. "The exact number and timing of these closings will be determined in the coming weeks."
The Pittsburgh-headquartered company has about 1,100 stores in 48 states.
Caroline Flack Just Gave A Forbbiden Sneak Peek Into The Love Island Villa
Love Island host Caroline Flack just gave everyone a sneaky tour of this year's villa, despite not being allowed to!
Love Island presenter Caroline Flack just gave a totally against the rules sneak peek into this year's villa, exclaiming "I'm not even allowed to say I'm here, but it's too exciting!". We feel ya, Caz!
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Although a producer was nearby to keep her from dishing out too much info, it didn't stop her pumping some weights in front of the mirror, one of the favourite pastimes of the contestants and showed off some of the best features of the villa including the pool.
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Fine finishes and attention to detail in this new custom home. Chef-inspired kitchen open to dining and family room with fireplace, cathedral ceiling in front entry, lovely tile work in baths, beautiful hardwoods throughout. Master on main has soundproofing in walls, ceiling and floors, and huge master bath featuring soaking tub and double shower heads. Bonus room with full bath over garage can be finished for office and game or exercise room, nanny suite. Large front porch with inset lighting and lovely stained wood ceiling.
DUBUQUE, Iowa (KWWL )– Jake Hesselman was born with a rare condition that’s left him with no arms and legs, but he doesn’t let that get in the way of him taking a drive around town.
A family member started a fundraising effort to get a specialized van for Hesselman hoping to give him the chance to be as independent as his peers. The fundraiser was successful and Jake Hesselman now has his customized van.
“The independence is so awesome. I can do whatever I want, whenever I want,” Hesselman said.
Jake is able to operate everything in the vehicle without ever leaving his wheelchair, from opening the door to steerhing with a joystick.
Jake says he’s so thankful to the Dubuque community, and to the people across the U.S. who made this possible.
Rio de Janeiro: Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar is urgently travelling to Brazil due to "personal matters", the Brazilian company that manages the footballer's career said on Sunday.
Neymar is "coming to Brazil for personal matters", a source from NN Consultaria told AFP, without specifying whether the player had already arrived in South America or the specific reasons for the trip.
French radio station RMC Sport reported that Neymar flew to his native country on Saturday night after receiving "bad news involving his family".
The former FC Barcelona player, who frequently posts on social media, has not done so since Friday.
Neymar was suspended for the 3-1 victory over Lille on Saturday, but he looks likely to miss Wednesday's match against Strasbourg before returning next Saturday against Rennes.
The Huskies didn't properly defend the ball screens resulting in several big baskets from WSU's Malachi Flynn.
Lorenzo Romar was generally pleased with Washington’s performance in the first half of Sunday’s Pac-12 opener against Washington State.
The Huskies led 40-33 at the break despite a few defensive breakdowns just before halftime.
However, the opening minutes and the final moments in the second half belonged to the Cougars, which claimed a 79-74 upset victory in front of 9,259 at Alaska Airlines Arena.
Down 71-67, WSU finished with a 12-3 run.
The Cougars also started the started second half with a 14-0 run.
The defeat snaps Washington’s three-game winning streak and ends three straight wins over WSU. Washington falls to 7-6 and 0-1 in the Pac-12.
Here is video of the postgame interview with Romar.
It will be rather cloudy and misty at first today with a few isolated showers but it will brighten up during the morning with sunny spells developing, according to Met Eireann.
The national weather forecaster says it will be mostly dry, but some scattered showers are likely. Highest temperatures are expected to range between 18 and 23 degrees.
Showery weather is expected through the rest of the week and over the weekend but there will be some warm sunshine at times.
Tonight will be close and humid with lowest temperatures of 13 or 14 degrees. Mist and fog is expected to develop overnight. Scattered showers are expecte4d with the risk of some thundery bursts.
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In the latest development in Bulandshahr double murder case, it has come to light that the killings took place as a result of one sided love.A shocking incident jolted Bulandshahr recently, where 2 sisters were burnt to death while the entire family was in Delhi to shop for their brother’s forthcoming wedding.Victims Shivani and Sheelu’s brother’s wedding was scheduled to take place on February 18.The dead bodies of both sisters were found burnt. Sheelu’s neck had car clutch wire, which hinted at murder.The cops had initiated the probe to find out who was behind the murder.Speaking on the same, police official said “we got information that a house caught fire in Bulandshahr, when we reached the incident, we found 2 sisters burnt in two different rooms”.More details on the same are awaited.
Twenty eighteen has been full of backward glances. The most frequent subject has been that singular year 1968, fulcrum and focal point of everything we sum up in that dread phrase “the ’60s.”
A less depressing prospect is on view if we travel back not 50 but 30 years, to May 31, 1988, when Ronald Reagan, in the last year of his presidency, delivered one of his most magnificent speeches. At the end of his first inaugural address, Lincoln famously spoke of the “mystic chords of memory” that, beckoning toward truths that transcend...
OSLO, Aug 15 (Reuters) - Drilling rig operator Transocean has agreed to buy competitor Songa Offshore in a deal valuing the Oslo-listed firm at 9.1 billion Norwegian crowns ($1.14 billion), the two companies announced on Tuesday.
Including debt, the transaction sets Songa's enterprise value at 26.4 billion crowns.
The transaction, which mostly consists of shares and convertible bonds, would make top Songa owner Perestroika the largest shareholder of Transocean with a stake of about 12 percent, the firms said.
($1 = 7.9596 Norwegian crowns) (Reporting by Terje Solsvik; Editing by Edmund Blair)
Ramsgate Attack On Police Officer In Graveyard
The police helicopter has been out over Ramsgate searching for a group of people following an attack on a Police officer in a graveyard.
He was knocked unconcious near Manston Road and taken to hospital for checks
No one has been arrested so far
Kent Police released a statement
"The officer is reported to have been knocked unconscious after being assaulted by a group of people in a graveyard at about 9.50pm.
"He was treated at the scene for a head injury and has been taken to a local hospital as a precaution.
"We are carrying out searches of the local area and are being assisted by the National Police Air Service helicopter."
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Most business owners who have crossed state lines are familiar with the old tried and true methods to determine if they have nexus in a state. These rules have been gradually changing over the past seven years and there has been increased momentum toward changing them, thereby subjecting more and more businesses to income taxes ...
WASHINGTON — Outgoing Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is meeting with CIA Director Mike Pompeo, the man President Donald Trump has chosen to replace him.
A State Department official says that Tillerson and Pompeo were sitting down at the department's headquarters in Foggy Bottom. The official wasn't authorized to comment by name and demanded anonymity.
It's the first known meeting between the two men since Trump fired Tillerson on Twitter and announced he was nominating Pompeo to replace him.
Pompeo also plans to meet Monday with Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Bob Corker of Tennessee. Corker's committee will eventually vote on whether to confirm Pompeo before his nomination goes to the full Senate.
Tillerson has already handed over all authorities to his deputy but remains secretary in name only until March 31.
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The Trump administration rode to special counsel Robert Mueller’s defense in a court filing related to his investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election — a probe that, ironically, President Trump has derided as a “witch hunt.”
Justice Department lawyers Friday asked a judge to toss a lawsuit by former Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort that challenges Mueller’s authority. Manafort was indicted by Mueller’s grand jury in October on money-laundering and conspiracy charges connected to his consulting work for a Ukraine political party, which dates to 2005.
Manafort’s suit, filed Jan. 3, claims that because the alleged violations occurred before Trump launched his presidential bid, they fall outside the bounds of Mueller’s investigation.
But “ [Mueller] is properly operating within the scope of his authority,” the DOJ argued.
The Navy has said it named the ship after Giffords because of the perseverance she showed after the shooting.Giffords was shot in the head at a meet-and-greet event outside a grocery store in Tucson, Arizona, in 2011. Six people died and Giffords was among 13 injured. The killer, Jared Loughner, was sentenced to life in prison. Giffords suffers from a language disorder and is partially paralyzed as a result of the shooting.
GREENSBURG, Pa. — A trial is underway for an 18-year-old Pennsylvania man accused of fatally shooting a friend in the face and then taking a selfie with the victim's body.
Two officers testified Tuesday that Maxwell Morton, then 16, showed little emotion or concern about the February 2015 shooting of 16-year-old Ryan Mangan.
Westmoreland County Detective James Williams told jurors "when he described pulling the trigger, he had a little smirk on his face."
Police contend Morton took a photograph of himself with Mangan's body minutes after the shooting and an hour later sent the image via Snapchat while he played online video games with a teen in Wisconsin.
The defence has argued that the teens were playing with the gun and it accidentally fired.
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Air China, China’s national flag carrier, has decided to increase flights on the Beijing-Islamabad-Karachi route from four a week to seven starting October 29.
Air China had launched the route between China and Pakistan in October 2016, starting with three flights per week. More than 120,000 trips on the route were recorded till September this year.
Hu Haitao, manager of Air China’s Islamabad office, said in a promotional event on Thursday that the increased flights will “better serve the exchanges between China and Pakistan in trade and culture.”
Meanwhile, Zhao Lijian, ministerial counsellor of the Chinese Embassy in Islamabad, said that the development of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has boosted the two countries’ ties in politics, economy and science, providing a good opportunity for Air China to extend its business in Pakistan.
Lodging REIT Pebblebrook Hotel Trust on Tuesday said it has revised its bid for LaSalle Hotel Properties for the second and final time, boosting the price and the potential cash payout percentage amid talk of competition from other potential bidders.
With real-estate investment trusts trading at discounts to their net asset values and underperforming the S&P 500 for the third year running, analysts expect acquisition activity to ratchet up this year.
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BEIRUT (AP) — The media arm of Lebanon’s militant Hezbollah group says hundreds of Syrian rebels and civilians have started leaving the Lebanon-Syria border area after a deal was reached for their departure.
The Central Military Media says buses carrying members of the Levant People’s Brigades rebel group started moving on Monday from the badlands of the Lebanese border town of Arsal in the direction of the Syrian village of Fleeta.
The evacuation comes nearly two weeks after more than 7,000 Syrians, many of them al-Qaida-linked fighters and their families, left Arsal, following an offensive by Hezbollah.
The Levant People’s Brigades whose members did not take part in last month’s battles will be heading to the Syrian government-held town of Ruhaiba, about 50 kilometers (31 miles) northeast of the Syrian capital, Damascus.
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Don Bosco, DHA victorious in Ramazan Basketball
LAHORE: Two teams of hosts Don Bosco School and DHA won their respective matches while University of Lahore got walk-over in the Ramazanul Mubarak Basketball Tournament last night.
Don Bosco (A) beat Ravians 56-55 after a closely contested match. They led 32-27 at first half and in the second session they were down by 24-28.However the final scores were 56-55 in Don Bosco’s favour.
In the second match DHA beat Don Bosco (B) 45-36. DHA were in control of the match right from the start 34-21 but wilted in the second session 11-15 but in an overall scenario they were the clear winners. University of Lahore got walk-over against Brothers Club and in the final match of the night, Don Bosco (A) beat Ravians 46-39. The winning team led both the sessions 17-16 and 29-24.
FRANKFURT (Reuters) - German trade fair operator Messe Muenchen said it was committed to its operations in Turkey despite having been on a Turkish blacklist of German companies suspected of backing terrorism.
"We do not question our engagement there," Klaus Dittrich, chairman and chief executive of Messe Muenchen, told German newspaper Welt am Sonntag. "We are not expanding there for the time being but we are not pulling out."
Turkey was reported last month to have given Berlin a list of almost 700 German firms it was targeting for suspected links to last year's coup attempt. Turkey denied it had given Germany such a list.
Three weeks ago, Germany said Turkey had formally withdrawn the blacklist, blaming it on a "communications problem".
Dittrich said Messe Muenchen had "evidently" been on this list.
Messe Muenchen currently holds two events in Istanbul: transportation and logistics fair Logitrans and environmental technology fair IFAT Eurasia.
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USS Manchester departs New Hampshire after commissioning
PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (AP) — The U.S. Navy's newest warship that was commissioned over the weekend has departed New Hampshire.
The USS Manchester was commissioned Saturday in Portsmouth after a week of events. WMUR-TV reports the ship, along with its 70 crew members, departed on Tuesday for its new home port of San Diego, California.
Officials say its first mission will be to help train deploying Navy crews.
Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen is a sponsor of the USS Manchester and one of its many connections to the state. The ship is named for New Hampshire's largest city.
A Navy light cruiser that bore the name USS Manchester saw action in the Korean War before being decommissioned in 1956.
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A former Tejano singer, convicted of sexually assaulting his niece, was released from a Huntsville prison Thursday.Former lead singer for Grupo Mazz, Jose "Joe" Lopez, was convicted and sentenced to 32 years in prison more than a decade ago for the raping of his then 13-year-old, niece In 2017, Lopez was granted parole after serving 10 years of his sentence.Prior to his parole release, Lopez had to undergo a sex offender course.The conditions of his release include no contact with children, registering as a sex offender and not using the internet.
(AP) – A small but growing number of refugees have come back to Syria from among the more than 5.4 million who fled since the civil war erupted in 2011. So far, they number in the tens of thousands, including some who made the arduous journey to Europe. The United Nations says the country is still not safe and even in parts where fighting has stopped, cities have suffered massive destruction.
In early 2016, Ammar Maarawi bolted, desperate to escape Syria’s terrors. He paid smugglers and endured a dangerous sea crossing to Greece and an exhausting journey by train, bus and foot through Europe. Now, the 36-year-old is back home in Aleppo. He returned last summer. Depressed, homesick and dreading another winter, he couldn’t bear life in the German city of Suhl.
AT THE PLATE: Albert Pujols and Andrelton Simmons each had three hits and drove in a run. Mike Trout had two hits and scored twice. Zack Cozart had a two-run single as the Angels broke the game open by scoring seven runs in the fifth inning. Justin Upton doubled in Trout for the game's first run. Martin Maldonado had an RBI single, going to right field to drive home Luis Valbuena, who had reached on an error. Ian Kinsler had a sacrifice fly. Kole Calhoun singled home a run and hustled to second on a throw to third.
CANTON, Ohio (AP) — Police in Ohio say a woman whose body was discovered over the weekend was likely killed days earlier in a hit-and-run crash.
Sheriff’s deputies in Stark County say the body of 44-year-old Kimberly Thompson, of Plain Township, was discovered alongside a road Sunday morning. They believe she was hit by a vehicle Thursday night.
Thompson had been reported missing on Friday.
Police continue to investigate.
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A witness to a Melbourne road rage incident says up to six men attacked a truck driver and smashed his windscreen with a metal pole
Police said the truck driver clipped the side of the van while on the Bolte Bridge about 8am on Thursday.
The occupants of the van followed the truck to Inglis Street at Port Melbourne where they allegedly then used a metal bar to damage the windscreen of the truck.
Witness Andrew told 3AW at least six men, who appeared to work for the same company, began to attack the man.
"They all ran to the cab and pulled him out of his truck, they were hitting him in the street and one of the guys was hitting his truck and within seconds the police were there," he said.
"They started attacking the police, they got really aggressive with police."
A 31-year-old Roxburgh Park man was taken into custody but was later released pending further inquiries.
The investigation is ongoing, a police spokeswoman said.
There are no reports of injuries.
Romanian executive Radu Stoica, who has managed the local operations of German footwear retailer Deichmann in the last four years, was promoted to the helm of the group’s operations in Central and South-Eastern Europe, which he coordinates from Vienna, according to his LinkedIn profile, local Wall-street.ro reported.
Radu Stoica also held CFO positions at DIY retailer bayMax Romania and discount supermarket chain Lidl Romania and was also controlling manager at Kaufland Romania.
Deichmann is the leader of the local footwear retail market with a turnover of over EUR 92 million in 2017, up by 9% over the previous year.
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Join outdoor expert Bob Roberts on Saturday mornings on 1150 KSAL for the latest edition of Central Kansas Outdoors.
Bob talks about some of the open lakes that have opened up and what is being caught.
Kanopolis is getting most attention from local anglers for Crappies and some White Bass.
Reminder that some of the Goose seasons are still open with light Geese, Snows and Blues going till mid-April. Next week, updates on Kanopolis and Wilson from fisheries biologist Brian Sowers.
If you have a specific question about the outdoors you can email Bob at [email protected] Future shows we hope to find out about the fishing prospects for local lakes and reservoirs.
Check back next week for the newest edition of Central Kansas Outdoors with Bob Roberts!
MONTREAL — The Quebec government is hosting a two-day forum beginning Friday on flood control in order to better prepare for natural disasters such as last spring’s devastating floods.
Scientists and other experts have been invited to discuss land use, urban planning, and to review rules governing development in flood-prone areas.
Some 5,000 residences in 278 Quebec municipalities were affected by flooding last spring while 4,000 people had to be evacuated from their homes.
Many flood victims have criticized the government’s response, saying they’ve had trouble accessing financial aid or getting information on their files.
Quebec’s environment minister says the floods were a sign that more needs to be done to adapt to the realities of climate change.
CRANSTON, R.I. (WPRI) — A Cranston man, charged in the killing of his neighbor’s dog, was sentenced to prison Wednesday morning.
This month 60-year-old Nicola Patalano was found guilty of the malicious killing of an animal.
A judge sentenced Patalano to 2 years ACI, 4 months to serve ACI, 8 months home confinement, and 100 hours community service.
Patalano must also pay the RI SPCA $500 and has been ordered to take anger management classes. He is also not allowed to make contact with the victim.
Officials say Patalano hit and killed his neighbor’s dog with his cane outside his apartment complex on Western Hills Lane.
Patalano told police that he struck the dog in an attempt to break up a fight between that dog and his own two dogs.
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Police say a child was seriously injured after a man ran a red light in southeast Houston.The incident occurred on the corner of Cullen and Reed Road around 1:30 p.m.According to authorities, a man ran a red light and hit the 7-year-old boy.The child was transported to the hospital in critical condition.No charges have been filed on the driver at the moment.
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SAN ANTONIO - A man is seriously injured after being hit by a car while trying to cross the road Saturday night.
Police said two men were trying to cross I-37 between Hot Wells Boulevard and Pecan Valley Drive when one of them was struck by a vehicle going south. The other man made it across and ran off.
It doesn’t appear the driver saw the man crossing the street, and she will not face any charges at this time.
The injured man was taken to the San Antonio Military Medical Center in critical condition.
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Greek authorities evacuated the small village of Spina in the Cretan prefecture of Hania for precautionary reasons on Wednesday, as an out-of-control wildfire continued to rage.
Wind gusts were rekindling the blaze which started in a canyon and was burning through brushland and trees.
The fire service deployed 15 trucks with 35 men, two ground units and two water-dumping helicopter, while municipal authorities and local volunteers also threw their resources into the fight.
Adam Jones and the rest of the team will be with you today from 7am to ensure constant coverage of all things LFC, including news, great photos, nostalgia, live interviews and much, much more.
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There will be all the latest team news before games, plus every one of Jurgen Klopp's press conferences covered live and with video.
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PHOENIX, AZ (WCMH) — Everett Shay was the first baby of 2017 at the Banner Thunderbird Medical Center. His brother Sawyer was the last baby born in 2016 at the hospital.
“Everett was a little bit more stubborn and so Everett wasn’t born until 12:01,” the twins’ dad Brandon Shay tells KPHO.
The family arrived at the hospital Saturday, and knew there was a chance for the unusual entrance to the world for the twins.
“As it was happening we were like oh, we had a little foreshadowing this could happen and it did,” says Brandon Shay.
Both boys were born at 37 weeks with the Sawyer being the largest at five pounds, five ounces. Everett weighed in at four pounds eight ounces.
The two boys will also get to meet their two big sisters at home, and will have a story that will last a lifetime.
“They are gonna be amazing, they already are, they’ve already left their a mark on this world,” Brandon Shay tells KPHO.
It promises to be a good weather weekend coming up in the listening area. Starting with Friday the high is anticipated to be 62. Saturday it is supposed to hit 60 and Sunday a high of 62. Nothing to shake a stick at. recent fair and windy weather is helping to dry out slowly but surely muddy spots on grounds and especially on granular surfaced roads in the listening area.
Held to victories in only the doubles matches, the Joel Barlow High boys tennis team was edged 4-3 by Newtown on Monday, April 17.
Newtown took No. 1 singles with Joey Conrad getting forfeit win over Eric Raut. Barlow’s Noah Sobel started with a first-set win at second singles but lost 6-4, 1-6, 2-6 to Francesco Pellicin.
It was a similar situation at third singles with Barlow’s Alex Klein Wassink losing 7-5, 2-6, 1-6 to Dino Vogiatzo. Newtown’s Jackson Dooley defeated Jake Bernard 6-4, 6-3 at fourth singles.
Barlow had the only sweep of the day, coming at first doubles with Adam Ortiz and Matt Lucido defeating Jordan Klein and Grant Larson 6-0, 6-0. Alex Harvey and James Fleming formed the second doubles team that defeated Ben Fetteman and Matt Frazzetta 6-2, 7-6.
At third doubles, James Bebon and Trevor Feltman posted 6-1, 6-3 scores over Nihar Soman and Rohan Mansukhani.
'Wonderful initiative' sees prisoners build toilet blocks for iwi moving home
There's a movement in the far north for Maori to move back to their ancestral land, but those lands are sometimes without infrastructure.
Thandi Maqubela wants her share of estate
The Asset Forfeiture Unit put up a legal fight over two years ago to prevent Thandi Maqubela from inheriting from her late judge husband's estate, arguing that "a bloody hand does not inherit".
IBF cruiserweight World Champion Murat Gassiev (25-0, 18 KOs) and WBA World Champion Yunier Dorticos (22-0, 21 KOs) made weight ahead of Saturday’s Ali Trophy semi-final at the Bolshoy Ice Dome, Sochi. Gassiev weighed 199 lbs. and Dorticos weighed 200 lbs.
“I would like to thank every who came to the weigh-in,” said Gassiev. “I don’t feel any pressure at all. I am looking forward to fighting in front of my family, friends, and fans. The stare down was intense, but that is normal. I see a future in the tournament after this fight. I will do my job.”
Said Cuban Dorticos: “I will end the fight before the fifth round. I will kick his ass in front of his own fans. On Saturday the Russian fans and boxing fanatics all over the world will learn what the ‘KO Doctor’ is about!”
Saturday’s winner will face Ukraine’s Aleksandr Usyk in the final of the cruiserweight edition of the World Boxing Super Series. The final takes place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia in May.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Yamana Gold Inc:
* YAMANA GOLD REPORTS FATAL ACCIDENT AT GUALCAMAYO MINE
* YAMANA GOLD - ACCIDENT OCCURRED AT GUALCAMAYO MINE IN ARGENTINA THAT HAS RESULTED IN TWO FATALITIES
* YAMANA GOLD - FURTHER DETAILS AND EXACT CAUSE OF ACCIDENT ARE NOT KNOWN AT THIS TIME Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Joseph D. Collins of Yellow Springs and Lindsay F. Kerns of Yellow Springs applied for a marriage license. Date of marriage Oct. 1. Willie T. Vanhoose of Spring Valley and Ashley L. Hart of Spring Valley applied for a marriage license.
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Random Encounter 121: 2016 Year in Review
A year to remember.
01.02.17 - 12:53 PM
Everybody loves retrospective episodes, right? To celebrate our 2016 awards, we've got a special episode of Random Encounter. Join us as we take apart this exciting year in gaming and look ahead to what's coming in the near future.
Questions? Comments? Spare Potions? Email us at podcast@rpgfan.com!
Random Encounter 121: 2016 Year in Review
2016 has come and gone, and it's time to take our annual look at the year in RPGs. From Dragon Quest Builders to Tokyo Mirage Sessions, we run through all of the big releases this year before taking some time to look ahead to 2017.
Featuring: Robert Steinman, Derek Heemsbergen and Robert Fenner
CLEVELAND — How cool is this? Can you imagine spotting some of your favorite Cavs players at the grocery store?
Not only that, but having them check out and bag your groceries.
That happened at a Cleveland-area Giant Eagle on Monday. Customers were treated to having J.R. Smith and Isaiah Thomas not only bag up all of their goods, but they also surprised customers by paying their bills!
The Cavs said this was all in the hopes of spreading holiday spirit as part of the Cavaliers Season of Giving, presented by Nestlé Baking.
Can you imagine having @TheRealJRSmith or @isaiahthomas check out & bag your groceries?! Some lucky Clevelanders are being surprised at @GiantEagle today as part of our @NestleTollHouse Season of Giving! #CavsCare pic.twitter.com/vdRgvpD5lZ — Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) December 11, 2017
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On January 29th at 1pm the BB&T bank on Hillsmere Dr was robbed by an adult male suspect.
On 02/01 Annapolis detectives received tips identifying Rodney Wakefield, 51, of Annapolis as the suspect in the robbery.
Detectives located Wakefield in the 500 block of Burnside St yesterday and he was arrested. Detectives recovered evidence linking Wakefield to the robbery and he confessed to robbing the bank. Wakefield was charged with armed robbery and other related offenses.
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Published in News on October 6, 2017 5:50 AM
Sunday in the Park will take place Sunday at Herman Park.
The event, co-sponsored by the Arts Council of Wayne County and the Parks and Recreation Department, will be held from 1 to 5 p.m.
On hand will be craft vendors.
Entertainment will be by groups such as MORS Youth, Artistic Production's Dance for Christ and the Starlight Dance Band. There will be vocal performances by Matt and Emily Figueras and Jeremy Lane.
A special guest performer will be Memory Hoops, who will show some of her spectacular hoop twirling.
Visitors are encouraged to take lawn chairs and blankets.
The event is free.
Pets are welcome, but must be on a leash.
For more information, call 919-736-3300.
A man about the age of 60 has died in the collision of a truck and another vehicle on Golomb Street in Jerusalem.
The Magen David Adom emergency service took him to Hadassah Ein-Kerem Hospital where he was pronounced dead. The accident is under investigation.
American politicians made good on the promise to “lock’em up and throw away the key.” That was 40 years ago. But mass incarceration doesn’t reduce crime, and it’s not worth the cost. Now the modest First Step Act, which passed Congress, is stalled in the Senate. Both parties are divided--less about goals than how to achieve them. Meantime, some Red States are moving ahead of Blue Massachusetts on prison reform. Back in Washington, the president is falsely claiming a “rise in crime,” while his cabinet and family members go in different directions.
If the media drives sport and most of the money generated comes from TV broadcasting rights then it’s hardly surprising that professional sport worldwide has always been a star-driven enterprise dominated by the world’s greatest athletes.
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Woman finds goat head on car hood
BOSTON (AP) — A woman woke up to find a gruesome sight on her car in the Boston neighborhood of Hyde Park.
The woman found a bloody goat head on her car hood early Tuesday morning with a photo of herself tucked under the windshield wiper blades.
The woman was walking her dog up Garfield Avenue around 6 a.m. and noticed the head of the animal.
Police say she drove her car about half a mile to the Hyde Park branch of the Boston Police Department with the grisly scene still intact.
Animal control removed the head, and officers are searching for more evidence. They are asking the public for surveillance video in the neighborhood. No suspects have been arrested.
MACON, Ga. (AP) — A Georgia woman has admitted making false threats to blow up daycare centers.
U.S. Attorney Charles Peeler in Macon said in a news release that 26-year-old Jasmine Bradley pleaded guilty Monday to conveying false information and perpetuating a hoax.
Prosecutors say Bradley used Facebook to make a bomb threat in April 2017 against the Child Care Network School in Macon, where she worked. The message said a bomb had been planted and someone would “blow up every little face in that center tomorrow.”
Investigators determined Bradley had posted the threat. After they arrested her while she was at work at the school, she admitted making other threats to that daycare and others in the area.
She faces up to five years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000.
April 3 Nokia Corp
* Says Nokia solutions and Networks completes offer with a holding exceeding 90 percent of all Comptel shares and votes and opens a subsequent offer period
* Says in order to allow the remaining shareholders and holders of option rights the possibility to still accept the tender Offer, has decided to extend the offer period by a subsequent offer period Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Helsinki Newsroom)
Hospice volunteers made cookies which were then combined and separated into gift bags for patients and their families. Volunteers also repurposed old Christmas cards to make the gift bags festive.
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You’re probably familiar with those sweeping, romantic shots of the pyramids of Giza. In photos, movies and textbooks, there’s sand as far as the eye can see — and maybe a figure in the distance obscured by haze. It must surely take a train or a bus to get there. At least a camel ride.
Well, for those who have never visited the Pharaonic structures or thought about what may surround them, this might come as a surprise: The pyramids are flanked on three sides by the roads and neighborhoods of Giza, a major city with a population in the millions.
The same goes for the Great Sphinx. A mere quarter-mile or so away sits a Pizza Hut with expansive views of the historic site.
BERLIN CENTER, Ohio (WKBN) – McDonald’s Braedon Poole was named Player of the Game for his play in the Blue Devils 68-51 win over Western Reserve Friday night.
Poole notched a double-double with 16 points and 11 rebounds, helping the Blue Devils improve to 15-1 overall and 11-0 in the Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference.
The contest was broadcast as the High School Basketball Game of the Week on MyYTV on February 2.
The Player of the Game award is sponsored by Knight Line Embroidery and Screen Printing.
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[W]hen an American politician prefaces a statement with “Frankly,” watch out for nonfrankness to follow.
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March 29 Motorola Solutions Inc:
* Files patent infringement complaint with U.S. International Trade Commission against Hytera Communications
* Seeks immediate ITC investigation, exclusion order and cease-and-desist order
* Legal action follows patent infringement and trade secret misappropriation complaints filed by co against Hytera on March 14, 2017
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NEW IBERIA (KLFY)- Iberia Parish President Larry Richard issued a state of emergency proclamation as South Louisiana braces for Tropical Storm Nate’s landfall.
The storm is expected to strengthen in a Category 1 as it moves toward the eastern portion of the Gulf Coast.
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Not too many people have noticed, but Western Wayne is 6-0....This game will be their toughest test by far.
HAVANA (AP) - Cuba has opened up its first wholesale market in an economy dominated by government-run enterprises.
State-run newspaper Granma says the market is part of an ongoing effort to "reorganize" commerce on the communist island. The market will sell beans, beer, sugar, cigars and other basic staples for 20 to 30 percent less than the products are sold throughout the country.
Since 2010, the government has authorized about 500,000 people to operate private businesses, and many of them have long-sought access to a wholesale marketplace. Their wait is not over. The government says the market known as the Mercabal is only open to 35 worker-owned cooperatives in Havana, at least for now.
The state-run economy accounts for 70 to 80 percent of the Cuban economy.
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A Scottish diver has died after being rescued from Scapa Flow near Orkney .
A 64-year-old man was pulled from the water after a mayday call was issued to vessels in the area, alerting them of the missing recreational diver.
After a boat north east of Cava Lighthouse reported one of its divers 15 minutes overdue, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency launched the rescue operation at 4pm on Friday.
Police confirmed the diver was then recovered by a lifeboat at 5.30pm.
He was sadly pronounced dead a short time later.
The man’s next of kin have been informed.
Stromness and Kirkwall coastguard teams, a search and rescue helicopter from Sumburgh and a Longhope RNLI lifeboat were all involved in the search.
Protests against the violence in Charlottesville took place across the U.S. on 8/13. Here are a few slogans/signs from Washington, DC, Chicago, and New York: Powerful Signs from Charlottesville Protests Across the U.S.:
Love to Charlottesville.
White silence is violence.
No! In the name of humanity we refuse to accept a fascist America.
Virginia is for lovers not haters.
Resist White Nationalist Terrorism.
Smash White Supremacy.
Her name is Heather Heyer and she died protesting bigotry.
Silence Compliance.
Rise and resist against white supremacy.
End racism now.
Only 1 side love.
If u r not outraged u r not paying attention.
Hate has no home here love will win.
× North, Northwest Iowa at Slight Risk of Severe Storms on July 4th
Hot and muggy weather has once again taken over in Central Iowa. A Heat Advisory is in place until 8 PM. The heat index will top 105 in some cases. Make sure to pack extra water for any long days in the sun and try to take breaks out of the heat.
Isolated stray storms will be possible again this afternoon, with more rain pushing into the state after Midnight as a cold front moves in from the northwest. It should be dry in the Metro for fireworks tonight. A slight risk threat for severe storms exits across NW Iowa today. This is also where the heaviest rain will fall. An additional inch of rain will be possible by Thursday.
Behind the cold front, slightly cooler temperatures will keep highs in the 80s into the weekend. This weekend looks dry.
WINNIPEG (AP) - The Winnipeg Hawks appointed controversial Australian opening batsman David Warner as captain of their Global T20 Canada team on Wednesday.
The 31-year-old cricketer replaces the injured West Indian Dwayne Bravo as skipper.
Hawks coach Waqar Younis told the BBC: "He's going to be a good leader. He's a team man. He's up front and he likes to give whatever his knowledge is."
Earlier this year, Warner was banned from international and domestic state cricket for 12 months by Cricket Australia following the ball-tampering row that blew up during the national team's tour of South Africa.
The former Australia vice-captain has made only six runs in three innings for the Hawks, his first competitive action for three months.
Passport prices are increasing by $10, so if you have international travel planned in the coming year (and still lack a valid passport), be sure to get one before April.
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Starting April 2, the passport execution fee will increase to $35 from $25. The fee covers the in-person submission of an application to a passport acceptance agency (the Post Office or a Department of State official) for identity verification and document review
The price boost will not affect those who are applying for a passport renewal.
Other passport fees vary: A passport card, which only permits land and sea travel to Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Bermuda, costs $30, and $15 for children under 16. A passport book, which allows air, sea and land travel, costs $110 for adults and $80 for children under 16.
The Department of State raised the prices after conducting a cost service study, during which it discovered that the $25 execution fee charge wasn’t adequately covering governmental services.
Atlanta is setting aside more than $2.6 million on recovery efforts stemming from a ransomware attack, which crippled a sizable part of the city's online services. ZDNet reports:
Moscow is grappling with a slew of fake bomb calls that have prompted the evacuation of shopping malls, schools, railway stations and administrative buildings.
The Tass news agency says there were over 100 anonymous bomb warnings in Moscow on Friday. No explosives have been found.
Friday’s calls were the latest in a wave of fake bomb threats that have haunted Russia for a month, prompting evacuations of tens of thousands of people and incurring massive economic damages.
Alexander Bortnikov, the director of the Federal Security Service (FSB), the main KGB successor, said Thursday the agency had tracked down four people suspected of engineering the wave of hoaxes. Bortnikov said the suspects were Russians living abroad who had accomplices inside the country, but he wouldn’t identify them or describe their motives.
Video released to activists claim to show the moment a caged dog was spun around before being dropped in a freezing lake on a film set in China.Animal rights group PETA, who released the footage on March 15, said they received the video from a whistleblower who recorded it on the set of Ning Hao’s upcoming Chinese feature Crazy Alien, starring Glee actor Matthew Morrison. PETA said the video was taken on November 28, 2017 and that the director took several takes of the stunt, which was intended to make the dog bark as loudly as possible, PETA reported.Actor Morrison expressed his shock at the footage on social media. He indicated he would have intervened if he had been aware of the incident during filming.“My heart is broken to see any animal treated this way,” he tweeted. “Had I been on set or known about this, I would have made all efforts to stop this.” Credit: PETA via Storyful
Aerial photo shows people weigh harvested goji berries at a goji plantation in Hongsibu District of Wuzhong City, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, May 30, 2018. The first crop of goji berries entered into harvest season here. (Xinhua/Wang Peng)
Aerial photo shows people harvest goji berries at a goji plantation in Hongsibu District of Wuzhong City, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, May 30, 2018. The first crop of goji berries entered into harvest season here. (Xinhua/Wang Peng)
If you are a Coral Gables resident living in the area bordered by SW Eighth Street to the north, Coral Way/Miracle Mile to the south, Douglas Road to the east and Red Road to the west, Officer Joe Fleres is the officer you want to know.
Officer Fleres is your area’s Neighborhood Team Leader (NTL), one of four specially trained police officers assigned to specific neighborhoods focused on delivering customized police services. NTL Fleres works closely with his assigned area to identify and address issues related to crime, traffic and quality of life.
You can reach out to NTL Fleres by phone at 305-733-0165 or email at ntlfleres@coralgables.com.
Game 3: Blackhawks vs. Predators
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Blackhawks center Nick Schmaltz sprays Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne with ice during the first period.
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More than 150 homes have been affected by a power cut.
Electricity North West (ENW) said around 160 homes in the Hurst Lane area of Bollington were left without electricity following the incident at around 3pm on Wednesday, May 30.
A spokesperson said staff had attended the site and aimed to restore power by 5pm.
ENW posted on Twitter: “#SK10 #Macclesfield - Damage to our equipment has left 164 properties off supply. Engineers are on site now and will restore all supplies as soon as possible. Updates to follow as/when they become available.”
Aug 14 (Reuters) - American Sophia Schubert won the U.S. Amateur Championship on Sunday, beating Albane Valenzuela of Switzerland 6&5 in the 36-hole final at San Diego Country Club in southern California.
Schubert, competing in her first U.S. Women´s Amateur, became the first player over the age of 19 to win the title in nine years.
She also joined an exclusive club of champions who never trailed in the final, the list including recent world number one Lydia Ko, who won in 2012. (Reporting by Andrew Both in Charlotte, North Carolina)
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday he was planning to hold an election rally in a European city in May to reach out to Europe's Turkish communities ahead of snap parliamentary and presidential elections in Turkey.
Erdogan's plans could put Turkey on a collision course with the European Union, several of whose members have banned Turkish politicians from campaigning on their soil.
Read more: Germany and Turkey in 2017: a rollercoaster relationship
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'All preparations are complete'
In a speech to members of his ruling AK party, Erdogan said:
"God willing, in May, we will hold our first meeting in a closed sports hall in Europe in a European country."
"All preparations are complete."
But he did not identify the European country in question
Read more: Turkey-EU relations: Which countries are for or against Turkish accession?
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Firing Line: Zack Wallin Zack goes full throttle and dodges knobs in the crooked 'crete of the Santa Clara County Courthouse.
Firing Line: Nakel Smith Nak hauls ass through the streets Down Unda, rifling off tricks with plenty of pop and effortless style.
Firing Line: Louie Lopez With his eye on traffic, Louie laces a strong line through the streets of Southern California. It shouldn’t look this easy, but the man is on another level.
Firing Line: Roman Pabich Roman goes up and over in the Vans bowl Down Under. The kids are more than alright. They're GD excellent!
Photo of Sentor Melaye as He was Hospitalised After Jumping Out Of Moving Police Vehicle
Embattled Senator Dino Melaye, who was arrested on Tuesday by SARS operaive, has landed in a hospital in Abuja after he reportedly jumped out of a moving police vehicle. According to Channel TV, The lawmaker was brought into Zankli hospital in Mabushi district of Abuja after allegedly jumping off the police vehicle around Area One. […]
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President Hassan Rouhani's adviser and Iranian Government spokesman Mohammad-Baqer Nobakht arrived in Golestan province on Monday morning to visit flood-stricken areas.
During his trip, Nobakht is scheduled to visit Aliabad and Ramian, two towns which have been hit by flash floods, IRNA reported.
After visiting the damaged areas, he will attend Crisis Management Committee meeting of the province to discuss ways of helping the affected people.
The flash floods which happened in the northeastern provinces of Golestan and Khorasan Razavi on August 10-11 claimed the lives of 12 people.
Nobakht had earlier visited flood-stricken areas in Khorasan Razavi Province.
The floods triggered by heavy rains have so far claimed five lives in the provincial city of Kalat, two in Dargaz, one in Neishabour and one in Fariman, Director General of provincial Crisis Management Office Hojjatali Shayanfar said.
BOSTON (WHDH) - Running the Boston Marathon is a huge accomplishment and thousands of people lined the course Monday to show their support for the runners as they embarked on the 26.2 mile journey from Hopkinton into the city.
The crowds were out early and filled up all the prime spots to view the runners as they crossed the finish line.
Spectators came from across the country and beyond to cheer for friends and relatives.
To get to the prime viewing spots, spectators had to go through security checkpoints.
Boston police and several other law enforcement agencies – some in uniform and some under cover – monitored every inch of the marathon route.
City dump trucks blocked unwanted traffic on nearby streets. Officers on bikes also patrolled the route as they worked to ensure a safe and enjoyable day for everyone.
Watch the video above to hear from some of the spectators.
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Tunisia: Officials say man blew himself up after standoff
TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — Tunisia's Interior Ministry says a suspected extremist blew himself up in the Ben Guerdane area near the border with Libya following a standoff with police.
The man's identity hasn't been disclosed. The ministry said in a statement issued Monday that a second suspect was shot during an exchange of fire.
Authorities said the two were members of Jund al-Khilafa, an armed group which has pledged allegiance to the Islamic State.
Tunisia's security forces battled armed groups that attacked security and military sites in Ben Guerdane two years ago with the alleged goal of creating an emirate. Some of the groups crossed over from Libya.
Tunisian security forces killed more than 50 alleged attackers. More than a dozen officers and seven civilians also died.
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Housing scoop: We’ve obtained a draft document that suggests the Trump administration could introduce minimum work requirements for recipients of housing aid, while raising rents for others. CityLab’s Kriston Capps has the story.
Kidz bop: How do you measure how kid-friendly the design of your city is? Try the “popsicle test.”
Convictions stashed: Prosecutors in San Francisco have announced they will throw out thousands of cannabis-related convictions for residents dating back to 1975, as NPR reports. CityLab’s Brentin Mock is on the story: “After California legalized recreational use this year, San Francisco is one of a number of cities in the state that are building and strengthening their racial equity provisions, in what’s looking like a race to the top. It’s these kind of “marijuana justice” provisions that Senator Cory Booker would like to make federal law.” Watch for Brentin's forthcoming story.
UPDATE: 4:45 p.m.: Police say all lanes of traffic have reopened on Interstate 84 after a deadly crash Tuesday morning near Eden blocked traffic for about six hours.
UPDATE, 3:40 p.m.: One person has died in a head-on collision Tuesday morning on Interstate 84 near Eden.
Idaho State Police are still investigating the crash, but say two semis crashed a little after 10:30 a.m. near milepost 187.
David Wetmore, 57, of Irrigon, Ore., was traveling westbound Interstate 84 in a commercial vehicle. Corey McCaslin, 39, of Port Washington, Ohio, was traveling eastbound Interstate 84 in a Peterbilt commercial vehicle. Wetmore crossed over the center line in the construction zone and struck McCaslin's vehicle.
Wetmore was taken by air ambulance to Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello,. McCaslin died at the scene of the crash.
Police said around 3:30 p.m. that the westbound and eastbound lanes of the interstate were still blocked. The crash is still under investigation.
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Wellington County OPP say an ATV rider was injured after being ejected from the off-road vehicle on Saturday.
Police say they responded to a serious collision involving an ATV around 11 p.m. on 13th Line in Minto.
Initial reports indicated a 51-year-old man, who was not wearing a helmet, was ejected from an ATV and seriously injured on private property.
OPP, the Minto Fire Department and Guelph Wellington Paramedic Services attended the scene.
Ornge Air Ambulance also attended, but was not needed.
The man was taken to local hospital with non-life threating injuries.
The cause of the collision is under investigation.
Online charter school renewal OKd with conditions The Farmington school board approved a two-year charter renewal with the New Mexico Virtual Academy with conditions. Check out this story on Daily-Times.com: http://www.daily-times.com/story/news/education/2017/02/09/online-charter-school-renewal-okd-conditions/97697854/ Virtual Academy Head School Director Carla Morlas, left, staff member Rebecca Heilman and student Jordan Patterson listen during a Dec. 16 Farmington school board meeting about the future of the school.
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A Raleigh County man is charged with embezzlement after troopers said he stole from a business where he worked.
Troopers say Robert Duncan worked at a local tire shop in Beckley, and sold customers discounted tires and kept the money for himself. Six tires were missing, totaling over $1,600.
He was arraigned and given a five thousand dollar bond.
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MILAN, March 28 Rothschild is working with Telecom Italia to find a partner to help fund part of the Italian phone group's broadband business in Italy, three sources said on Tuesday.
Last Thursday Telecom Italia said it would set up a new company to roll out its ultrafast broadband network in non-economically viable areas of Italy. It said it intended to choose a financial partner as majority shareholder in the coming months.
Rothschild has no official mandate, one of the sources said.
Financial daily Il Sole 24 Ore said on Tuesday adviser Rothschild had identified around 20 players interested in investing in the unit.
"Teasers were sent out last week," another person familiar with the matter said, adding the aim was to find a partner in coming weeks. (Reporting by Stephen Jewkes and Agnieszka Flak)
A helicopter makes a dramatic rescue of guests stranded at a hotel in the Philippines during a fire which killed three and injured 23 people.
The blaze at the Waterfront Manila Pavilion broke out yesterday morning (March 18) and was still raging nine hours after it started.
Hundreds of people fled the high-rise building, which contains a casino complex, while others were treated for smoke inhalation.
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The motorcyclist who tragically died following a road accident in West Lothian last Wednesday has been named by police.
Derek Simpson, 47, from Bridgend, was killed when his Honda motorbike was involved in a crash on the B9080 road between Bridge End Farm and Champfleurie House at around 10.20 am on April 12.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Mr Simpson’s family paid tribute to him in a statement released through Police Scotland.
His family said: ““We as a family are devastated by the loss of our beloved son, brother and father Derek Simpson.
“We wish to be left in private to mourn.”
March 19 (Reuters) - China Vanke:
* SAYS SHAREHOLDER JUSHENGHUA HAS USED 100.4 MILLION A-SHARES AS COLLATERAL ON MARCH 16 Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2ppxVVF Further company coverage: (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
Lawyers for U.S. pop star Taylor Swift and the Colorado DJ she accuses of groping her were due to deliver closing arguments on Monday before the federal court jury weighing her sexual assault claims against his assertion that he was wrongfully fired.
DENVER: A federal court jury in Denver on Monday found that a radio DJ assaulted her by grabbing her bare bottom under her skirt during a photo shoot, awarding her the symbolic US$1 in damages she sought.
The same eight-member jury rejected claims by the radio personality, David Mueller, that Swift's mother and a member of her circle cost him his job by making false groping accusations.
(Reporting by Keith Coffman in Denver; Writing by Dan Whitcomb in Los Angeles; Editing by Chris Reese)
The American Hockey League announced on Monday that Rockford IceHogs forward Michael Latta has been suspended one game after he recorded his 10th fighting major of the season on Saturday against the Iowa Wild.
The AHL has a rule in place to help decrease fighting that says any player that records 10 fighting majors in a single season will be automatically suspended for one game.
Since Rockford’s season came to an end on Saturday, his suspension will be served the next time he is on an active roster in the AHL.
He has spent the 2016-17 season split between the Ontario Reign and Rockford with seven of his fights coming as a member of Ontario.
Latta, a veteran of 113 NHL games as a member of the Washington Capitals, is no stranger to fisticuffs having recorded at least eight fights in the AHL in each of the past six seasons.
It recently emerged that, in February, a sub-committee of ministers responsible for East African Community affairs agreed on a confederation model instead of a political federation as the last stage of EAC integration. As Judy Njeru, senior assistant director for political affairs in Kenya's state department of EAC integration, explained last month, a confederation is a union of political units for common action in relation to other units.
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& Kashmir) [India], Dec 12 (ANI): Three army jawans went missing at Mani Post Bagtoor Gurez sector of Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Bandipora district due to snow avalanche.
They went missing after the night temperature at most places in Kashmir division, including Ladakh, dropped last night.
Pir Panjal range in Rajouri and Srinagar continued to receive season's first snowfall, while the Mughal road and the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway has been closed for traffic due to snowfall in the region.
Meanwhile, Solang valley in Manali of Himachal Pradesh also received fresh snowfall. The Met Department had earlier said that a western disturbance would affect the state from December 11. (ANI)
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A permanent tribute is in the works for the four victims of the Marathon County Shooting Rampage.
Streets in a new Weston neighborhood will be named after Karen Barclay, Dianne Look, Sara Quirt Sann and Everest Metro Detective Jason Weiland.
"This will be in the community for you know, decades and decades and decades," said Kurt Seubert, one of the developers of the property.
"Hopefully the names and the legacy of the victims will be as permanent as the roads are," said Gary Guerndt, another developer. "And they last a lifetime."
Most neighbors thought the idea was a nice tribute.
"People like that, you don't want to forget, ever forget," said Janet Laurent of Weston. "Those people need to be remembered."
"It was a terrible disaster," added Pat Kraucyk, another neighbor. "And I think it's a nice way to honor them."
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EMBED >More News Videos A Houston sports fan is calling for rapper Bun B to be banned from cheering on local teams.
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Italy drew 1-1 with Macedonia in UEFA Group G qualifying for the 2018 FIFA World Cup at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino on Friday.
Giorgio Chiellini gave the Italians the lead shortly before half-time, as the hosts struggled through an abject opening period.
Aleksandar Trajkovski shocked the home team with 13 minutes left on the clock, grabbing a surprise equaliser as Italy relaxed too soon.
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The vehicle rolled several times, catching fire on Bush Highway near Saguaro Lake. (Source: 3TV/CBS 5)
A man died after he rolled his vehicle multiple times and was ejected on Bush Highway near Saguaro Lake early Wednesday morning.
According to the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office, a man in his 20s was driving southbound on Bush Highway when his vehicle went off the road and overcorrected.
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The vehicle then rolled several times, catching fire.
The driver was ejected from the vehicle and pronounced deceased at the scene, said MCSO.
At this time, it is undetermined if speed or alcohol were factors in the accident.
The rollover crash remains under investigation.
Bush Highway will be closed for several hours from State Route 87 to Saguaro Lake.
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Alectra Utilities is investing $1.8 million in an infrastructure modernization project on Locke Street in Hamilton.
The investment is part of a five-year infrastructure commitment undertaken by the utility.
The first phase in the three phase project on Locke Street will see the old four kilovolt system replaced with new, higher voltage 13.8 kilovolt capacity.
This upgrade includes more than 6.8 kilometres of new overhead wires supported by 103 new poles, six new switches, 34 new transformers and 15.8 kilometres of secondary cable.
According to the utility, several assets throughout their system are facing significant pressures because of increased customer demand combined with aging infrastructure.
Alectra Utilities Corporation serves approximately one million customers across a 2,200-square-kilometre service territory, including Hamilton and St. Catharines.
“The millennials are consuming, and they are much focussed on the story behind the brand as well as the brand image. If you think of the whole story of James Bond, it’s an aspirational brand. (Omega has a longstanding association with the Bond franchise.) “Our online sales push during last month’s “Super Tuesday” was not about adapting but to create a new chapter. It could be with ecommerce and not because others are doing it.”
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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - An expert is qualified to testify regarding a rule under Financial Regulatory Authority Inc. (FINRA), a Florida federal judge ruled April 14, denying a motion to exclude filed by a securities broker-dealer (UBS Financial Services Inc. v. Bounty Gain Enterprises Inc., No. 14-81603, S.D. Fla., 2017 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 57502).
General of the Federal Institute of Industrial Research ,Oshodi-Lagos, says the institute has the capacity to alleviate poverty in Nigeria. Elemo made this known when she was defending the institute's 2017 budget proposal before the Senate Committee on Science and Technology, on Tuesday in Abuja.
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MOSCOW (Sputnik)The real income of the Russian citizens has recently declined and this is a cause for concern, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday during his annual "Direct Line"call-in session on Thursday.
"The real income of citizens has declined over recent years. And what it is especially alarming is that the number of people below the poverty line, whose income is lower than the minimum wage, has also grown," Putin said.
The Russian leader recalled that the worst situation in terms of poverty was seen in the 1990s, when almost third of Russians, or about 40 million of people, were below the poverty line, while the best figure was registered in 2012, when only 10.7 percent of the population was below the poverty line.
Predictably, the Argus is soft-selling this story
Man who carried weapon at anti-Islam event won’t face charges A man who was asked to leave an anti-Islam speaking event last week after he held up the Quran and was believed to have weapons on his person will not face charges in connection with the incident, a Sioux Falls Police Department spokesman said Monday.
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….but it seems to come off as far more serious when you actually view the video that’s flying around the Internet from PamelaGellar.com
Maybe the Argus’ headline should be “Agitated Muslim man who carried 8 weapons to Christian event won’t face charges.”
I don’t think it really matters what religion one is. Because if this gentleman wanted to reassure people that they shouldn’t be scared of his… he managed to do exactly the opposite.
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THE MEDICINE BALL CARAVAN on KRVS (11am-noon Central Standard on 88.7FM locally or www.krvs.org) kicks off 2017 with an explosion of sound. It's packed with kickin' tunes by The Fendermen, Canned Heat, The Creation, Cream, Kate Bush, Les Baxter, Santana, Charles Mingus, Lost Bayou Ramblers and more.
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Grey London has released an album of classic Christmas hymns that have been wittily reworked to contain a feminist message, with all monies raised going to Refuge. They’ll have you laughing all the way to a feminist future.
In an year that has seen many powerful men accused of sexual harassment, as well as arguments over equal pay and everyday sexism, what all feminists of the world (be they women or men) need is a set of feminist hymns to sing out the old year and bring in the new.
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Beyonce made sure that her stage was body positive for Coachella.
On first glance, just about the only thing missing from the Homecoming/Probate extravaganza that was Beyonce’s Coachella performance was some plus-sized majorettes. But if you look a little closer, you’ll notice that she made sure that she brought the curvy girls out for her both of her sets!
Three dancers that blended seamlessly in with the rest of the troupe were representing for the thick girls on Bey’s stage.
Amari Marshall, Jore Marshall, and Noelle Rodriguez were all present, accounted for, and all the way in formation for both weekends of Beychella! And, make no mistake, the thick girls could keep up.
Beyonce also brought the Marshall sisters out front and center to flank her for the breakdown in Baby Boy.
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Gunfire after arena football game leads to player's arrest
COLUMBUS, Ga. (AP) — A National Arena League football player is accused of firing a gun in an arena parking lot as players confronted each other after a game in Columbus, Georgia.
Florida's Jacksonville Sharks said in a statement there was an "altercation" between Sharks and Columbus Lions players outside the Columbus Civic Center Saturday night.
Muscogee County Jail records show that Sharks defensive end Leon Mackey faces charges of discharging a gun near a highway; and reckless conduct causing harm/endangering safety.
Columbus police didn't immediately respond to requests for comment Monday.
The team said the league has suspended Mackey pending the outcome of the police investigation.
Mackey, who played at Texas Tech, participated in the Minnesota Vikings training camp in 2015. The Sharks say he went to high school in Wilmington, Delaware.
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Israel has warned Hamas that any future war on the Gaza Strip would lead to the assassination of the movement's leaders, Channel 2 reported.Quoting unnamed sources the Israeli channel reported thatthe sources said."A senior Egyptian delegation conveyed a clear message to the Palestinians about the consequences of any new escalation in Gaza and according to this message, it is better for Hamas not to play with fire.
Students at Coffee Middle School have better math test scores thanks to a new learning system.
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A veteran OPP officer had care or control of a vehicle while having more than the legal limit of alcohol in his system, police say.
The officer, a 53-year-old man who has been with the organization for 20 years, was arrested following a Friday night collision north of Wiarton.
Bruce Peninsula OPP say the officer was off-duty at the time and nobody was hurt in the single-vehicle collision.
The officer has been charged with two offence relating to being impaired while having care or control of a vehicle.
The Cheshire Public Library, 104 Main Street, will present "SAT or ACT? Choosing the Right Test for Your Future," on Tuesday, Feb. 21, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Join Michael Newcomer—Yale University—founder and president of Bulldog Tutors, for a discussion on the differences and advantages of standardized test options. Topics will include the structural differences between the SAT and ACT, when and how to choose the appropriate SAT 2 Subject tests, admissions perspectives on testing choices, and when and how to start preparing. The talk will last for 45 minutes, with 15 minutes of a question and answer period to follow.
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Steven Gerrar begins his new role as Rangers boss tomorrow
That's the verdict another ex-Red, John Aldridge, who believes Gerrard is the best to ever wear the Liverpool shirt.
The Champions League winner was coaching the Anfield outfit's under-18s side until Rangers came calling.
On Friday, Gerrard takes up his first managerial post as he starts his post as boss of Scottish Premier League giants.
He will have a tough task on his hands, taking on a Celtic side who have won consecutive domestic trebles.
But Aldridge is in no doubt that Gerrard, 38, will prove to be a success north of the border.
Chatham County officials gave an update Friday on the delay of debris removal left behind by Irma.
Chatham County Manager Lee Smith told county commissioners that the county is essentially on an island by itself as far as resources go, referencing the extreme difficulty of getting manpower currently tied up in other hard-hit states.
With the shortage of resources, the county is again asking for patience and assuring residents that they will work with what they have to continue removing storm debris.
"They keep promising more. They keep looking at their resources trying to find more people to bring in, and the county manager is absolutely correct. The ones they do get ahold of either can't afford to come, or they can't get certified to meet the insurance requirements," said Robert Drewry, Chatham County, Director, Public Works.
Smith says they're working to get two county inmate work crews together to help with the debris pickup.
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UNLV freshman forward Brandon McCoy was named Mountain West men’s basketball player of the week for the second time in three weeks. He averaged 19.5 points, 8.0 rebounds and 3.5 blocks in victories over Oral Roberts and Illinois.
UNLV's Brandon McCoy (44) dunks against Oral Roberts' Emmanuel Nzekwesi (23) during their basketball game at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017. UNLV won 92-66. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
UNLV freshman forward Brandon McCoy was named Mountain West men’s basketball player of the week for the second time in three weeks.
He averaged 19.5 points, 8.0 rebounds and 3.5 blocks in victories over Oral Roberts and Illinois. McCoy also made 65.2 percent of his shots.
UNLV next plays at Pacific at 7 p.m. Saturday.
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Rainier and Dayton will meet for the Oregon 3A softball title. Again. Rainier beat Scio 14-9 and Dayton downed Clatskanie 13-1 in yesterday’s semi-finals. Rainier and Dayton will meet for the title for the fifth time in six years this Friday at 4 pm at OSU in Corvallis. It’s Rainier sixth straight appearance in the championship game.…..The Rangers scored four runs in the ninth inning off Edwin Diaz to beat the Mariners 9-5. The teams play again tonight, KLOG 6:00 pm…..The 41st Southwest Washington Senior Baseball Feeder Game is this afternoon at Wheeler Field in Centralia at 4 pm. Kelso, R.A. Long, Castle Rock, Wahkiakum and Toutle Lake will have senior players going up against players from Lewis County.
As the legislative session draws to a close in Massachusetts, State Senator Adam Hinds says some major tasks remain unfinished.
July 31st marks the end of the legislative session in on Beacon Hill. Hinds, a Democrat representing the Berkshire, Hampshire, Franklin and Hampden district, says it’ll be a month-long sprint to the finish line on some big ticket issues. There’s an outstanding healthcare act, an economic development bond bill, and biggest of all, the budget.
“The budget is clearly one that includes numerous regional priorities, like Berkshire Flyer, like the Rural Sparsity Aid for Education,” Hinds told WAMC.
Hinds, who’s facing a September primary against Lee Selectman Thomas Wickham in his bid for a second term, says he expects to be spending a lot of time in the statehouse this month.
There are two classes of renters in San Francisco: those who are protected by the Rent Ordinance of 1979 and those who are not. Most renters in buildings predating June 1979 enjoy safeguards from enormous rent hikes and baseless evictions.
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India's government says it has asked messaging service WhatsApp to take "immediate action" to prevent it from being misused to spread rumors leading to lynchings.
At least 20 people have been killed in attacks by mobs, mostly in rural villages, that had been inflamed by social media.
Victims were accused in the viral messages of being child traffickers and the lynchings often filmed and distributed on social media.
The brutal attacks, which began in early May, have also left dozens of people injured.
Although Indian authorities have stated that there was no truth to the rumors, and that the targeted people were innocent, the deadly and brutal attacks have spread across the country.
India's ministry of electronics and information technology said in a statement late on Tuesday that the lynchings were tied to "irresponsible and explosive messages" circulated on WhatsApp.
he US State Department has approved on Friday a possible $15 billion sale of Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) systems to Saudi Arabia, according to a statement released by the Pentagon.
The Middle East country has requested to purchase 44 THAAD launchers, 360 missiles, 16 fire control station and 7 radars, Xinhua quoted the said the statement as saying.
The sale was part of the $110 billion package of defence equipment and services initially announced during US President Donald Trump’s May trip to Saudi Arabia, said an official from the US State Department on condition of anonymity.
“This potential sale will substantially increase Saudi Arabia’s capability to defend itself against the growing ballistic missile threat in the region,” said the statement from the Pentagon.
Congress has been notified about the possible sale and has 30 days to review the deal.
THAAD missile systems are deployed to defend against ballistic missile attacks.
Video: Teen climbs out car window after driving into sinkhole
A 16-year-old driver in Minnesota had to climb out the back window of his car after he drove into a sinkhole following heavy rains.
WCCO-TV reports that the Renville County Sheriff's Office says the sinkhole formed after a culvert under the road washed out. The driver wasn't injured in the Tuesday accident.
The driver's grandmother, Candace Leopold, says the teen had gotten his driver's license last month and only had the car for a few weeks. She says he had been going to work at a farm near Redwood Falls, a city about 115 miles (185 kilometers) west of Minneapolis.
The damage to the car wasn't immediately clear.
ANKARA Turkey was warning Europe not to interfere in a referendum next month on changing the constitution and expanding President Tayyip Erdogan's powers, Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said on Tuesday, adding Europe should "mind its own business".
The issue of the referendum has already badly strained relations between Turkey and several European countries, including Germany and the Netherlands, after they banned Turkish ministers from campaigning in their cities ahead of the April 16 referendum.
Yildirim made the comments at a referendum rally in the southern Anatolian province of Karaman.
(Reporting by Tuvan Gumrukcu; Editing by David Dolan)
A zoo in Melbourne, Florida, is using honey from bees to help other animals at the zoo. In a video posted to their Facebook page, the Brevard Zoo explains how the honey is being used to treat injured sea turtles. According to the video, five sea turt
Man charged with sexually assaulting friend in Orland Park
A 23-year-old man has been charged with sexually assaulting a woman he knew early Sunday in southwest suburban Orland Park.
Martynas Sadzevicius faces one felony count of criminal sexual assault, according to Orland Park police.
In the early morning hours Sunday, Sadzevicius picked the woman, in her late teens, up in his car and drove her to his Orland Park home, where they parked in the driveway, police said. Sadzevicius sexually assaulted her in the vehicle.
The woman reported the assault and Sadzevicius was arrested at his home later Sunday, police said.
Sadzevicius was ordered held on a $100,000 bond Tuesday during a hearing at the Bridgeview courthouse, police said. He is next scheduled to appear in court July 10.
LEXINGTON, Ky A man was given 30 years in prison for the 2014 beating death of a Lexington elderly man. He confessed in court back in February that he killed 87-year-old John Tully at the Old Farm Apartments.
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M. Kraus & Co boosted its position in shares of 3M Company by 0.1% during the third quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The fund owned 2,678 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 2 shares during the period.
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MARSHFIELD (CBS) – A father and son were injured by fireworks in Marshfield late Tuesday night.
Police say a firework shell went off on the beach off Farragut Road around 9 p.m., grazing the father and hitting the 10-year-old boy in the legs.
The boy was taken to South Shore Hospital with minor burns.
This was not an official fireworks show. Police are investigating who was setting off the fireworks.
The Three Lions won their first ever World Cup penalty shootout, beating the South American side to a place in the quarter-finals of the competition.
This sent the whole nation into hysterics, as punters poured out onto the streets singing their hearts out.
One man who was keen to get involved was Alan Shearer.
The legendary England striker, working on BBC’s Match of the Day, showed his delight with a cheeky song.
CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) — A man convicted in the slaying of another man who tried to break up a dispute in a New Jersey boarding house almost four years ago has been sentenced to an aggregate term of 58 years in state prison.
Twenty-seven-year-old Brandon Mosby of Camden was sentenced Friday in Camden County. He was convicted last fall of first-degree murder and weapons counts in the March 2014 death of 48-year-old John Carey.
Authorities said a fight between Mosby and a woman who lived in the house spilled into a common area where Carey tried to protect the woman and her toddler but was shot by the defendant, who fled.
Mosby, also convicted of weapons offenses, will have to serve 85 percent of the sentence before he is eligible for parole.
The Manchester Arena will stay closed until September, after 22 people were killed there in a terror attack.
The venue has been shut since it was targeted just over three weeks ago, shortly after a concert by singer Ariana Grande.
Management have said they will work with the promoters of the arena's shows scheduled for June, July and August, to find "suitable solutions".
PARIS (AP) — French drugmaker Sanofi has made another big purchase aimed at strengthening its position in rare disease treatments, buying Belgian biotech company Ablynx for 3.9 billion euros ($4.8 billion).
Sanofi announced Monday that the deal was approved by the boards of both companies. Sanofi is paying 45 euros per share.
Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk had also sought to buy Ablynx but the Belgian company said Novo Nordisk's offers were too low.
Ablynx is notably developing nanobodies, small antibodies that it hopes can be used to treat blood disorders, inflammation and respiratory diseases.
Sanofi says the purchase will boost its rare blood disorder portfolio, after announcing earlier this month that it's buying U.S. hemophilia specialist Bioverativ for $11.6 billion.
The pharmaceutical industry is seeing increasing interest in rare diseases.
Here's what they're writing about the Dolphins...Quarterbackremains a hot topic around Dolphins camp, whether it be a need for more consistency, getting more comfortable in his new situation or building chemistry with his receivers.All of these issues are part of the process for Cutler considering he’s only been with the Dolphins for a short time.
The Dolphins’ rookie defensive linemen have made a good early impression.Fifth-round pickhas gotten the most attention, but he’s not the only young D-lineman who’s having a good camp.
Linebackeris confident he’ll make the most of his opportunity to land a starting job.Hull is such a good special teams player he figures to have a role on the team regardless, but he’d like to become a bigger factor on defense.
Centersat out practice Sunday, but he continues to make steady progress.Everything is going right according to plan in terms of Pouncey’s recovery, which obviously is great news for the Dolphins offensive line.
TAMPA, Fla. — Alex Rodriguez thinks the New York Yankees’ “breathtaking” offence could break records this season.
Rodriguez arrived at spring training Monday and had high praise for a lineup led by Giancarlo Stanton, Aaron Judge, Gary Sanchez and Didi Gregorius. A-Rod is a team special adviser who has worked with a number of New York’s younger players.
“Happy to be back and see so much talent,” Rodriguez said Monday night. “It’s breathtaking.”
The Yankees added Stanton, the NL MVP after hitting 59 homers and driving in 132 last season, in a December trade with Miami. Judge had 52 homers and 114 RBIs in winning the 2017 AL Rookie of the Year Award. Sanchez added 33 homers, and Gregorius went deep 25 times.
“I can’t remember a time to see that type of lineup one-through-nine,” Rodriguez said.
Rodriguez and Yankees managing general partner Hal Steinbrenner worked out a deal during the off-season to keep the former slugger involved with the team.
“Love to spend the rest of my life as a Yankee,” Rodriguez said.
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One of Quebec Solidaire’s most recognizable faces could be eying retirement.
Francoise David said she will examine her future intentions early in 2017. The 69-year-old, who founded the party in 2006, said she intends to remain a member regardless of whether she runs or not in the 2018 provincial election.
The former president of the Quebec Women’s Federation was first elected to the National Assembly in 2012 to represent the riding of Gouin.
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Police have shot a man after responding to reports of an armed robbery.
The incident happened on Mandeville Street in Hackney, north London, at around 10.50pm on Monday night.
The Met said police were called to reports of an "armed robbery of a vehicle" at an address on the street.
Firearms officers were among those to respond and during the course of the incident a man was shot by police.
He was taken by ambulance to hospital but his current condition is unknown.
No one else was injured.
The Met said it has referred the incident to the Independent office for Police Conduct (IOPC) and an investigation has been launched.
The Directorate of Professional Standards has also been informed.
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Thieves stole about $2 million in jewelry from singer Alanis Morissette's home, multiple outlets reported.
The jewelry was stolen last week from the singer's Los Angeles home, CNN reported.
Morissette was not at home at the time, according to police. This is not the first time Morissette has been hit by a seven-figure loss. Earlier this year, her ex-manager Jonathan Todd Schwartz admitted to taking more than $5 million from the singer, according to people.com.
Morissette has not commented publicly on the incident, according to People, but she did tweet a positive message.
Located on one of HP's most prestigious corners, the house was listed last year for $11.5 million. But the price has eased. Now, the 10,500-square-foot house at 3900 Miramar Ave. is listed for $8,899,000.
The home sits at an epicenter of local billionaires and has even been looked over by the Secret Service. When Laura Bush was first lady, she would sometimes stay next door at the home of her friends Debbie and Jim Francis
BERLIN (AP) — German Chancellor Angela Merkel says the European Union will make every effort to avoid a trade war with the United States, but Washington needs to join in that effort.
President Donald Trump’s administration has imposed tariffs on EU steel and aluminum imports and is mulling whether to add tariffs on cars, trucks and auto parts.
Merkel told the German parliament Wednesday: “It is worth every effort to try to defuse this conflict so that it doesn’t turn into a real war, but of course there are two sides to that.” She added that the good functioning of the world economy depends on countries working together as partners.
The U.S. is also pressing Germany over what it considers insufficient defense spending. Merkel said that “Germany is a reliable partner in NATO.”
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"I'm not a fortune teller," Newton-John told CNN. "I don't think anyone could have imagined a movie would go on almost 40 years and would still be popular and people would still be talking to me about it all the time and loving it.
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“He’s dominated the media. But you can’t dominate a global context. To some degree, you’re riding the waves. You’re not creating the waves.”
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Illinois extended an offer to four-star shooting guard Caleb Love on Wednesday during an unofficial visit.
The No. 83 prospect in the class of 2020, Love runs with 16U Brad Beal Elite on the Nike EYBL circuit. He's one of the top underclassmen in St. Louis.
Love talked about his new Big Ten offer and the highights of his trip to Illinois in this update from Orange and Blue News.
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CUMBERLAND, Md. - WCBC has now confirmed through several sources that at least 50 employees have been furloughed from the mechanical/back shop at CSX Cumberland.
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Salah has established himself as one of the most feared attacking players in world football with his scintillating displays for Liverpool this season.
With Harry Kane injured, he looks a shoe-in to win the Golden Boot in his debut campaign on Anfield and could yet go on to break even more records.
Liverpool will be hoping the Egypt international can help them overcome Manchester City in the Champions League quarter-finals and beyond.
But Salah’s world-class performances this season have caught the attention of some of Europe’s elite clubs with Real strongly linked with a big-money move.
And Arsenal legend Wright believes it is inevitable that Salah leaves Merseyside for the Bernabeu.
Stacy Rasgon, Bernstein senior semiconductors analyst, discusses the drop in Advanced Micro shares and whether there is a buying opportunity.
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CLEVELAND - Authorities have received multiple reports of debris washing ashore near where a plane carrying six people took off before it vanished Thursday over Lake Erie near Cleveland.
On board were a family of four and their two neighbors, who reportedly were attending a Cleveland Cavaliers basketball game.
The Coast Guard says it plans to continue the search Monday, weather permitting.
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OAKLAND – Cleveland Cavaliers big man Kevin Love will not participate in NBA Finals Day as he continues to go through the league’s mandated concussion protocol, the NBA announced Wednesday.
It remains to be seen how this affects Love’s availability to for Game 1 of the NBA Finals Thursday afternoon.
Love, who’s averaging 13.9 points and 10 rebounds in 17 playoff games, injured his head after colliding with Boston Celtics rookie Jayson Tatum in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
SCRANTON -- Police in Scranton are investigating an armed robbery on the city's west side.
According to published reports, Roseanna's Pizza and Catering along North Hyde Park Avenue was held up just before 7:30 p.m. Friday night.
The suspects are described as two men in their twenties.
The men allegedly entered the building through a side door and pointed a handgun at an employee before taking a cash register.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Scranton police.
MANIWAKI, Que. — A minor has been arrested over comments allegedly made on social media in the wake of a shooting at a Quebec courthouse that left an 18-year-old badly injured following an altercation with a special constable.
Quebec provincial police say they arrested a male youth in Maniwaki on Thursday on the charge of intimidating a justice system participant.
He was released on a promise to appear in court at a later date.
The head of the union representing special constables says there have been online threats posted against the officer who was involved in the shooting ever since video of Wednesday's incident was posted online.
Franck Perales is asking the public to remain calm and to allow Quebec's police watchdog to complete their investigation.
You will be awed and impressed as you enter the heavily treed, yet manicured lawn that greets you as enter this sprawling ranch style estate. Meticulously maintained and updated with modern yet relaxing touches, this home offers a tranquil country setting while being minutes away from all the conveniences of the city. Horses are welcome on this equestrian property which offers a 2 stall barn with electricity and water, as well as a round pen. Enjoy peaceful evenings on the oversized back patio with gas grill, stone fireplace and fenced-in diving pool and spa. Kitchen offers all a chef could ask for such as a warming drawer, 4 burner gas range with electric griddle and a commercial style dual range. Come fall in love!
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Mississippi House will get to debate a bill setting aside $750 million in oil spill economic-damage payments for projects on the Gulf Coast.
The Senate passed Senate Bill 2634 last week but put it on hold. That hold was released Monday, sending the bill to the House for consideration in coming weeks.
The bill would create an account to hold part of the money that BP agreed to give Mississippi for the 2010 Deepwater Horizon spill in the Gulf of Mexico. The payments will be made over 17 years.
Republican House Speaker Philip Gunn of Clinton has said the oil spill settlement should be spent on projects to grow the coastal economy.
Under a multistate lawsuit settlement, BP is paying another $1.5 billion for coastal restoration projects in Mississippi.
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PLEASANT GARDEN, N.C. -- A Pleasant Garden couple uses a unique material to create beautiful sculptures -- concrete.
Bill Carle has spent most of his life pouring and finishing concrete, but it is a physically demanding job that has taken its toll on his body. Now, he and his wife have figured out a way to use the material to create art.
"They see the stuff and I kind of explain that it's in motion," Julie Carle says. "It's alive and kind of like lava as it's flowing down the mountain until it hits the ocean, and then it solidifies."
They use a sort of layering technique -- literally going with the flow of the concrete.
Aside from the positive public reaction to their art, it's a unique art that gives them personal satisfaction.
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Jealousy in the entertainment and hospitality industry could be behind the raid by the Hawks on Eyadini Lounge shisanyama in uMlazi last week, the owner, Jabulani Zama, said on Monday. He said he was left unsettled by the conduct of the police who acted on untrue information that drugs were being sold at his restaurant.
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Nate Silver, who is the founder and editor in chief of FiveThirtyEight , wrote today about a new concept that he created. A way to better judge relievers overall ability.
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Bishop George V. Murry of the Diocese of Youngstown was released from the Cleveland Clinic Tuesday evening. Diagnosed with acute leukemia earlier in the month, Bishop Murry’s physicians are pleased with his response to chemotherapy and the leukemia cells have been suppressed. He will return to the clinic weekly to monitor his recovery, according to a statement from the diocese.
Bishop Murry "is very appreciative of all the prayers and support he has received, but he is not accepting visitors or calls at this time," the statement concludes.
HELSINKI — A fawn that became stranded on a patch of ice in Finland's Inkoo archipelago has gotten a hand from members of the Finnish coast guard.
They spotted the unsteady animal from their hovercraft during a regular patrol on Saturday.
Senior Coast Guard officer Sebastian von Bruun filmed colleague Kristian Rasted pulling the "helpless white-tailed deer on the slippery ice" back to shore. Rasted gave a thumbs-up after the fawn rushed into the woods.
Von Brunn said: "The mother deer was very happy and grateful to get her baby back."
The Coast Guard said while animal rescue missions are not part of its personnel's normal duties, they do occur from time to time.
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LANSING, Mich (WLNS) - Meet "Rigley", our Pet Of The Day today. Rigley is an 8-year-old mixed breed male. He's a great dog with a friendly personality. Rigley weighs about 75 pounds and is the happiest dog you'll ever meet. He loves to play with tennis balls and is used to being walked 2-3 time per day. Rigley would prefer a home with older, respectful children. Rigley has been neutered, is current on his vaccinations and is ready for his forever home. You can learn more about Rigley by contacting the Capital Area Humane Society at 517-626-6060.
Madurai: At least 30 shops were damaged when a fire broke out in the complex of the famed Meenakshi Amman Temple in Tamil Nadu’s Madurai complex but there was no damage to the temple itself, said a fire service official.
No human casualties were reported.
Officials confirned that the sanctum sanctorum was left intact, but ancient sculptures on walls near Aavaram Kaal Mandapam were damaged.
The fire broke out at 10.40 pm near the east gopuram (temple tower) on Friday.
Sources said that a short circuit could have led to the fire although the exact reason is yet to be ascertained.
Preliminary inquiries indicate that the fire broke out after the shopkeepers had downed the stutters for the day along the Swami Sannidhi area at around 10.30 pm and left.
“There is no damage or the temple. The old wooden door was saved by preventive action. The fire is now under control”, said a senior fire service official.
The area has been cordoned off and the electricity supply has been disconnected as a precautionary measure.
WBC cruiserweight champion Tony Bellew believes Kell Brook and Amir Khan should bypass any planned interim fights to face each other in a major showdown on UK soil. Khan has been discussing the possibility of taking an interim-fight.
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Carl Amari and Lisa Wolf bring you the best from the Golden Age of Radio on the WGN Radio Theatre on August 13, 2017. First, a classic episode of the night is: “Johnny Dollar: Fatal Fillet Matter.” Guest Starring: Bob Bailey. (05-10-59). Next we have: “The Life Of Riley: Telephone Is Rationed.” Guest Starring: William Bendix. (1-17-48). For our final episode of the night we have: “The Black Museum: The Pink Powder Puff.” Guest Starring: Orson Welles. (1952).
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I'm only a musician and I'm only on stage because I'm not very tall and it helps people see me. I respect doctors and nurses more than someone who's written a few tunes and made a load of money off the back of it.
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If the music is beautiful and sensual, why not dress to fit? It's about power and persuasion.''
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She doesn't want to go to a dance with you because she's 28, and 28-year-old people don't want to go on dates with 16-year-old children because it's creepy.''
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If you live south of Interstate 70, there's a good chance you'll see some rain to begin the day on Thursday.
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Health and performance coach Garrett Stangel of Balance Fitness is here to challenge us with four "no excuse" exercises.
These are exercises that you can do at home, in the officer, or when traveling with nothing more than a resistance band.
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Many people expect to find sweet treats of chocolate and jellybeans on Easter morning, but one family in South Carolina woke up to a much different surprise.
Peter Cottontail didn’t coming knocking on the door of Steve and Susie Polston’s back porch -- instead, it was a 9-foot alligator.
Describing the noise that drew her from bed, Susie Polston told ABC station WCIV, “It sounded like aluminum rubbing up against aluminum.”
One glass door was all that separated Susie and her husband Steve from the large reptile.
According to the Polstons, the intruding gator broke through a locked door before settling among patio furniture on their porch.
“We were in disbelief that he actually made his way up the stairs, because we didn’t know alligators would climb stairs,” Susie said.
Responding wildlife specialists spent hours unsuccessfully trying to move the alligator into outdoor territory.
Deemed too much of a threat to handle by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, the alligator was eventually killed.
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A blaze caused severe damage at the Sovereign Centre on Friday night.
Firefighters were called at 6.23pm to the seafront complex.
A fire service spokesperson said, “We used two breathing apparatus and a hose reel jet to put out a small fire.
“A fan was used to clear the smoke.
“There were no reports of injuries.”
The fire was accidental.
A spokesperson at the Sovereign Centre said it did remain open over the weekend but there was disruption as the sauna and steam room were badly damaged.
“The sauna and steam room are out of action and there may be areas of the single sex wet side changing rooms affected causing minor disruptions,” said the spokesperson.
“We apologise for any inconvenience caused and we appreciate your cooperation at this time.”
Keep your eyes out for an RAAF jet that will fly over the Fraser Coast this Anzac Day.
Keep your eyes out for an RAAF jet that will fly over the Fraser Coast this Anzac Day.
ROARING jets will greet Hervey Bay residents when a Super Hornet aircraft flies over the Fraser Coast on Wednesday.
The Royal Australian Air Force is conducting fly-pasts across Queensland to commemorate Anzac Day.
The jet will fly low enough to be seen and heard by residents.
Keep your eye on the sky at the following times for the fly-past on the Fraser Coast:
11.05am - Hervey Bay, Freedom Park, Main St Pialba
11.15am - Fraser Island, Beach Front Service, Waddy Pt
11.22am - Fraser Island, TSS Maheno Wreak
11.35am - Tin Can Bay, Tin Can Bay RSL
The fly-past will follow dozens of ceremonies across the Fraser Coast to pay tribute to those who gave the ultimate sacrifice and the men and women still serving.
Center Street Underpass in Pocatello closed Wednesday, Thursday
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The following is a news release from the city of Pocatello.
POCATELLO — The Center Street Underpass in Pocatello will be closed Wednesday, May 30 and Thursday, May 31 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
During the closure, crews will be taking samples of the asphalt. Workers will drill four, 25 feet deep cores and one up to four feet deep core. The specimens will help engineers plan the foundation for future repairs to the structure.
Motorists are asked to avoid the area and use alternate routes. Officials apologize for any inconvenience the closure may cause and thank the public for their understanding and cooperation.
The renovation project is currently in the final design phase. Construction will be scheduled as federal highway funding becomes available.
For more information on other City of Pocatello projects, visit projects.pocatello.us.
MADRID — An indefinite strike by workers handling carry-on baggage checks at Barcelona’s airport is having a more limited impact on passengers after police have been deployed to help.
Public Works Minister Inigo de la Serna said the Civil Guard’s presence Monday had brought El Prat Airport back to normal after weeks of flight delays.
He said it was necessary to guarantee security at the airport given that Spain was on high alert in case of a terror attack.
Passenger queues of less than 30 minutes were reported Monday, down from several hours in recent weeks.
The baggage screeners voted to intensify their strike action Sunday on rejecting a pay-rise offer from their company.
The government has also decreed that they provide 90 per cent of regular service during the stoppage.
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PANAMA CITY (CBSMiami) – A pretty neat video coming from one of the harder-hit areas from Subtropical Storm Alberto.
High winds from the storm on Monday caused something unusual at a hotel pool in Panama City Beach.
What’s being called a mini-vortex could be seen spinning around the pool.
It actually launched a couple of pool floats into the air.
The video, which can be seen above, was shot by Justin Ray Parker Monday afternoon just as Alberto was moving onshore in nearby Laguna Beach.
During Tuesday’s Lake Ozark Board of Aldermen meeting, members of the Lake Area Chamber of Commerce spoke about the Magic Dragon Car Show. They say it went well without any known issues. Director K.C. Cloke says a lot of that is because of the hard work and overtime put in by the police department. She thanked Chief Gary Launderville for his dedication to ensuring safety during the car show and presented the department with a check for $1,000. She also presented the city with a plaque as a thank you, as well.
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey is ‘thinking’ to add an edit button on the website after users’ requested for an option to fix their bad tweets.
On Thursday, the Twitter CEO asked users if they want to see any change on the website in 2017. Among many suggestions made by the users, the prominent and common one was to include an edit function on the website.
“This is our most requested feature (today & always). Mostly to quickly fix mistakes,” Dorsey added.
“Is it more important to edit for spelling/corrections? 5 minute window to edit mistakes or do you need to be able to edit anytime?” he asked users who suggested edit option.
“We are thinking a lot,” Dorsey added.
How this AIADMK MLA slipped away from Sasikala’s camp and joined Panneerselvam
Tamil Nadu’s political crisis resembles a Bollywood potboiler more every day. And, the latest episode in the saga has been scripted by SP Shamuganathan, the AIADMK legislator from Sivaikuntam near Tuticorin.
On Wednesday afternoon, Shamuganathan attended a party MLAs meet to show support to AIADMK general secretary VK Sasikala — who paraded 130-plus lawmakers in a show of strength to counter a rebellion by caretaker chief minister O Panneerselvam.
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LONDON, Feb 2 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Theresa May said on Friday that a Brexit transition period will be agreed with the European Union in the next seven weeks as she tries to ease concerns that a deal could take longer to reach.
“In seven weeks time, we will have an agreement with the European Union, that is the timetable they have said on an implementation period,” May told the BBC in an interview.
Glacier Hill Lakes campground was the scene Saturday for a civics lesson and solemn ceremony. According to U,S, Code Title 4, Chapter 1, Section 8 , "The flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning."
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IT was a nondescript market trading day, as Singapore shares defied Wall Street's Friday rally to dip lower on Monday, with the Straits Times Index (STI) declining for the fourth consecutive session, this time by 13.85 points or 0.39 per cent to 3,498.29.
Market-watchers remarked that the
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Panel OKs letting 4 N Carolina towns operate charter schools
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Legislation allowing four communities close to North Carolina's largest city to apply for and operate their own charter schools has cleared a General Assembly hurdle.
A closely divided Senate Education Committee voted Wednesday to recommend the measure, which would apply only to the Charlotte-area towns of Matthews, Mint Hill, Huntersville and Cornelius.
Municipalities currently can't operate charter schools, but bill sponsor Rep. Bill Brawley of Matthews says these communities are unhappy with overcrowding in traditional public schools and student assignment plans by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg school system.
Senators opposing the option say it would accelerate school re-segregation and could set a precedent other communities will seek. The measure must clear two more Senate committees before a floor vote. A House version passed last year contained just Matthew and Mint Hill.
New figures show the mortality rate has fallen by 10% between 2010 and 2015. Cancer Research UK said researchers are beginning to understand the disease better, along with new drugs and surgical techniques.
The high profile breast cancer campaign has meant more women are able to recognise the symptoms and get an early diagnosis. But some other cancers have seen no such improvement.
Through 8/19 Summer Concerts in the Park Series
Bring your chair, have a picnic dinner and enjoy a family-friendly performance. Concerts are performed weeknights at six locations throughout the summer, including Firestone, Goodyear, Hardesty, Patterson and Shadyside parks, as well as the Akron Art Museum. Refreshments are available. 7 p.m. Free. For a complete schedule, visit akronohio.gov/summerconcertseries.
India has launched 104 satellites into space in a single mission, breaking the mark of 39 set by Russia three years ago. Here & Now's Meghna Chakrabarti speaks with the BBC's Sanjoy Majumder (@bbcsanjoym) about the mission, and how the growing Indian space program compares to others in the region.
Note: This BBC interview can be heard in the Here & Now podcast or with the WBUR app.
Television actress Smita Singh, who has worked in shows like Bhagyavidhaata, Hitler Didi and Thapki Pyar Ki, is holidaying and loving it.
She has been to various places in Australia, New Zealand as well as Hong Kong.
"People here are very nice and the way they connect is awesome. I'm exploring different places here. It was a much-needed break before I get back to work.
"I'll have real Christmas celebrations here. I have visited Devonport, Queen Street, Newton, Saint Heliers, Parnell, Mount Eden, Auckland, Sydney and Hong Kong in the trip till now. Yet to explore more destinations," she said in a statement.
A couple of the area’s theater companies to call it a season this weekend. The Meadow Brook Theatre on the Oakland University campus in Rochester Hills closes with the final performances of “Why Do Fools Fall In Love?” through Sunday, June 18. Tickets are $33. Call 248-377-3300 or visit mbtheatre.com. St. Dunstan’s Theatre in Bloomfield Hills, meanwhile, plays the final shows of “42nd Street” in the outdoor Greek Theatre through Saturday, June 17. Tickets are $18 and $20. Call 1-844-386-7826 or visit stdunstanstheatre.com.
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SALINE COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a case of vandalism at a Salina Park.
Salina City employees reported that the Saline County War Memorial at Sunset Park, 700 Sunset Drive, in Salina was vandalized between 8 p.m. on Oct. 4 and 8:30 a.m. on Oct. 5, according to Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester.
The unknown suspect(s) used spray paint to tag the monument and the sidewalk around it.
Authorities say that cleanup will exceed $1,000.
Ben Woolf died from a stroke after being struck by a car on Thursday.
Cops told The Post that Ben Woolf suffered serious injuries because his 4-foot-4 height lined his head up with the rear view mirror.
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Papu Gomez open to Lazio
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Lazio have reportedly agreed terms with Alejandro ‘Papu’ Gomez, but Atalanta are yet to accept a transfer fee, leaving Milan in the race.
The 29-year-old winger was a sensation this season, helping the Orobici to fourth place in Serie A with 16 goals and 12 assists in 37 games.
According to La Repubblica, Gomez has given the all-clear for a move to Lazio this summer.
However, Atalanta are not eager to let him leave and are yet to work out a fee for the Argentina international.
They would include Albanian goalkeeper Etrit Berisha, who spent this season on loan in Bergamo.
Milan remain interested in making a swoop for Gomez, who plays on the left wing or as a trequartista.
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The 544-acre property, located about 8 miles northwest of Annapolis, is home to 69 buildings, most of which have been vacant since a state-run psychiatric hospital there was closed in 2004. The site has been the subject of a study group and a task force.
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FILE - In this Sept. 30, 2013, file photo, United States Olympic Bobsledder Chris Fogt poses for a portrait at the 2013 Team USA Media Summit in Park City, Utah. For whatever reason, sliding sports have always gotten tons of attention from the military, and the team that is wearing red, white and blue in Korea has plenty of people who wear the flag at work as well. Fogt, an Army captain, has done multiple tours overseas. Carlo Allegri, File AP Photo
March 19 (Reuters) - Facebook’s chief information security officer Alex Stamos is leaving the company, New York Times reported on Monday, citing current and former employees briefed on the matter.
Stamos' exit follows internal disagreements over how Facebook should deal with its role in spreading disinformation, NYT said nyti.ms/2IxTR9H. (Reporting by Sangameswaran S in Bengaluru; Editing by Richard Chang)
The team of Gary Bishop, Dave Miller and Denny Kruszka had an 8-under par 27 Thursday and won the Community Golf League outing at the Elks 797 Golf Club.
The winners had birdies on each hole on the front nine except No. 6.
The rest of the field:
• 29: Dave Buchwalter, Herb Johnson, Gerry Schultz
• 29: Harold Anderson, Dave Doyle, Don Sicurella, Jim Luck
• 30: Rocky Long, Dick Mitchener, Bill Ross, Clarence Cross
• 31: Rodney Williams, Bruce Barrett, Tom Armstrong, Rick Webb
• 31: Mark Hess, D Bullock, Gary Defayette
• 31: Jim Faul, Eric Keltner, Kenny Hill, Keith Hill
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Oklahoma lawmakers share their thoughts after learning that congressional colleagues came under fire as they practiced for a charity baseball game.
LONDON, April 12 (IFR) - Saudi Arabia is set to raise US$9bn, according to a lead, in the largest-ever sukuk offering.
The sovereign has launched five and 10-year tranches, each US$4.5bn in size. The lead managers set the final spread at 100bp over mid-swaps for the shorter-dated note and plus 140bp for the longer-dated sukuk.
The five-year was initially marketed at plus 115bp area, and guidance was set at plus 105bp area.
Initial price thoughts for the 10-year were at plus 155bp area, and guidance was set at plus 145bp area.
The final order books were in excess of US$33bn, evenly split.
The deal will be priced later today.
Citi, HSBC (B&D) and JP Morgan are global coordinators. They are joined as leads by BNP Paribas, Deutsche Bank and NCB Capital.
The 144A/Reg S deal will be rated A1 by Moody's and A+ by Fitch. (Reporting by Robert Hogg; editing by Sudip Roy)
We may all still be mourning the death of Rayna James, but Connie Britton is moving onward and upward.
Britton has just booked a recurring role in Showtime's half-hour comedy series, SMILF, a new series about a young woman named Bridgette (Frankie Shaw) struggling to balance her life of freedom with her newfound motherhood.
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The former Nashville star will play Ally, Bridgette's unstable boss who struggles with boundaries and finds herself in constant pursuit of self-betterment. Her expectations for Bridgette's role in her life go far beyond tutoring her kids.
She will recur in a multi-episode arc alongside two other new characters. Raven Goodwin will play Eliza, Bridgette's best friend and sometimes roommate who's in pharmacy school. Mark Webber will play Father Eddie, a sober priest who runs a Catholic Parish in South Boston.
SMILF premieres Sunday, Nov. 5th at 10/9c on Showtime.
Memphis senior wide receiver Anthony Miller is getting national recognition as one of the best players in the country.
Miller was named an AP First Team All-American.
Miller's name is etched alongside Heisman winner Baker Mayfield and other top players like Bryce Love and Saquon Barkley as All-Americans.
Miller caught 92 passes for 1,407 yards and 17 touchdowns for the 10-win Tigers.
The numbers are awfully similar to the incredible numbers Miller put up as a junior in 2016--but those stats include the Tigers' bowl game.
Miller and his squad are staying in Memphis this bowl season where they'll play Iowa State in the Liberty Bowl.
Miller will finish his college career as one of the most decorated players in Memphis history, with 39 total touchdowns and is likely to make a splash on Sundays next year.
The Tigers have had just two consensus All-Americans in history: Joe Allison in 1992, and Tom Hornsey in 2013.
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You may know the light "Treat yo self!" from the show Parks and Recreation, but it's the same mantra jewelry-designer Larissa Loden's annual sale holds.
Last year the online sale became a live event held at the Larissa Loden Jewelry studio in the Northrup King Building in the Northeast Minneapolis Arts District. This year’s event will feature the biggest discounts of the year (think Christmas gift ideas!).
Bengaluru: With the May 12 Assembly Polls fast approaching, Congress leaders are said to be exhorting pressure on Priyanka Gandhi, sister of All India Congress Committee (AICC) President Rahul Gandhi, to campaign in the State. Some top Congress leaders who met Chief Minister Siddharamaiah and KPCC President Dr. G. Parameshwara, have urged them to convince Priyanka Gandhi to campaign in the State as it would be advantageous for the party.
These leaders are also said to have pressed the CM and the KPCC Chief to appeal Priyanka to address at least four rallies ahead of the polls as it would largely help in attracting young voters to the party.
Siddharamaiah and Dr. Parameshwara are said to have assured the Congress leaders that they would discuss the issue with the party High Command.
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NEW YORK, March 31 U.S. Treasury debt yields edged higher on Friday after data showed the largest annual increase in U.S. inflation in nearly five years, underpinning more interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve this year.
The personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index gained 0.1 percent last month after jumping 0.4 percent in January. That lifted the year-on-year rate of increase in the PCE price index to 2.1 percent, which was the biggest year-on-year gain since April 2012 and followed a 1.9 percent rise in January. nLNNVEEDCX]
The other components of the data though were more subdued with consumer spending barely rising in February with a 0.1 percent gain.
In early morning trading, benchmark 10-year notes flat to slightly lower in price to yield 2.419 percent. Yields rose as high as 2.423 percent, from 2.418 percent before the data's release. (Reporting by Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss)
The National Centre for Combating Organised Crime investigated 361 cases since it began operation last August, the head of the unit Michal Mazánek, confirmed for the Czech News Agency. Of those, 105 cases led to criminal charges. The head of the office rated its functioning positively and denied criticism in an annual report by state prosecutors alleging imbalances or instability in the centralized organization. The founding of the National Centre for Organized Crime led to a government crisis last year between the ruling Social Democrats and partners ANO; the latter strongly opposed the founding of the new bureau, which saw the streamlining and replacement of two earlier investigative units.
× Autopsy Scheduled for Monday on Body Found in Webster County
WEBSTER COUNTY, Iowa – Officials say an autopsy is being performed Monday on a body that was found in rural Webster County over the weekend.
The body was discovered Saturday in an area east of Clare, but details surrounding the matter weren’t released until Sunday.
The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation is looking into the death but has not released the identity of the person or whether they think the death is suspicious.
When asked whether the death was connected to the disappearance of 26-year-old Jessica Gomez of Fort Dodge, who was last seen August 4th, Assistant Director of the DCI Mitch Mortvedt said, “Agents are looking at all angles and possibilities.”
Mortvedt said no other information would be released until after the autopsy, at the earliest.
Gomez and another Webster County woman, 26-year-old Mackenzie Knigge of Clare, were reported missing earlier this month. Knigge was located last week in Indiana.
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Melbourne Storm utility back Young Tonumaipea will quit the NRL club in July to follow his faith and become a missionary.
Storm player Young Tonumaipea in action against the New Zealand Warriors. Source: Photosport
Tonumaipea, a devout Christian, told his teammates of his plans to embark on the two-year mission and will leave after the State of Origin period.
The 25-year old premiership player will travel to Germany in July where he will teach his faith and conduct service in communities.
The Victorian has played 40 games for Melbourne since making his first-grade debut and has been a trailblazer for the game in the state.
Tonumaipea became just the second Victorian to pull on the Storm jersey back in 2014, developing through the club's underage age systems.
He has also represented his native Samoa at international level on five occasions, culminating at last year's Rugby League World Cup.
"As I have matured I've come to learn that football is not everything in my life," Tonumaipea said.
Table tennis Olympic champion Li Xiaoxia announces retirement
China’s table tennis Olympic champion Li Xiaoxia has announced her retirement through social media.
Li helped China win the team gold medal at the Rio Olympic Games last year when she also finished the runner-up in the singles event.
She is the eighth table tennis Grand Slam winner in history with singles crowns from the 2008 World Cup in Kuala Lumpur, 2012 Olympics in London and 2013 world championships in Paris.
She also has several doubles and teams world titles to her name. – CRI
A woman convicted of threatening the BBC presenter Jeremy Vine in a 'road rage' attack is set to appeal her conviction.
Shanique Syrena Pearson, 22, threatened to knock out Mr Vine and kicked his bike in a confrontation as he cycled to work in west London.
The altercation was caught on a helmet camera worn by the 51-year-old Crimewatch presenter.
Cabot Weekly Review In this week’s stock market video, Mike Cintolo discusses the market’s rebound from the vicious Nasdaq and growth stock selling in recent days. His overall advice, though, hasn’t changed much—he’s still leaning bullish, but stresses that it’s important to take things on a stock-by-stock basis. Mike reviews some popular leading stocks that look […]
Barney requested his release from the Rangers on Monday, Levi Weaver of The Athletic Dallas reports.
Barney is no longer in camp, though the Rangers apparently still haven't granted the infielder his release at this point. He was competing for a utility role with Texas, but will be forced to look now look for major-league opportunities elsewhere (assuming his release is granted). The 32-year-old hit a lackluster .232/.275/.327 across 129 games for the Blue Jays last season.
BOSTON (AP) - The host of one of NPR's most successful programs has been suspended while the network investigates sexual misconduct allegations.
The allegations against "On Point" host Tom Ashbrook include that he engaged in "creepy" sex talks and gave unwanted hugs, neck and back rubs to 11 mostly young women and men who worked on the show. They were contained in a document and confirmed in multiple interviews by WBUR-FM, the Boston station that produces the show.
Ashbrook was put on leave last week.
In a text to the station, Ashbrook said: "I am sure that once the facts come out that people will see me for who I am - flawed but caring and decent in all my dealings with others."
"On Point" is carried by more than 290 NPR stations. Ashbrook has hosted for 16 years.
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A town hall meeting is set to take place this Saturday in Champion to discuss “conservative unity within Alberta”.
Wildrose MLAs David Schneider, who represents the local riding of Little Bow, and Derek Fildebrandt, who represents Strathmore-Brooks, are hosting the meeting at the Champion Community Hall from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday.
For more information, phone Ryan Smith at 403-634-0042.
Daniels rushed twice for 12 yards in Sunday's loss to the Chargers.
Daniels saw his first NFL action Sunday after Byron Marshall sustained a hamstring injury early in the contest. If Marshall continues to miss time, Daniels will be in line to be the No. 2 back on depth chart behind Samaje Perine against the Cardinals on Sunday.
As driverless cars get closer to becoming a reality, they're also about to have an unintended consequence: an organ shortage. A Slate piece Friday notes that as computers start taking the wheel of our vehicles, cars will become safer, and in turn, fewer people will die in car crashes.
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The City of Chipley Public Works Department will be replacing a fire hydrant across from 782 3rd Street on Friday, Feb. 17, 2017 between the hours of 12:00 p.m until 4:00 p.m.
Customers on 3rd Street FROM Hwy. 90 to South Blvd. will experience NO WATER PRESSURE until replacement is completed.
A “Precautionary Boil Water Notice” will be in affect once water is restored and until passing lab results are received.
If you have any questions, please call Public Works at 850-638-6346.
Mr. Jimmy Stephen Foster, 74, of Kennesaw, Georgia, passed away February 2, 2017. He was born April 25, 1942, in Carrollton, Georgia, to the late Levi Alton and Georgia Shadinger Foster.
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OPELIKA, AL (WTVM) – The Opelika Police Department has arrested two teens in connection with a deadly shooting in the 1000 block of Easy Street.
The shooting happened around 1:20 a.m. Saturday, killed 19-year-old Ladarius Cardwell.
TyKeith D. Webb, 16, of Auburn and Kevon T. Smith, 16, of Opelika were both arrested on Saturday.
Both of them have been charged with murder.
This case is under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact OPD at (334) 705-5220.
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Ben Franklin didn't always practice what he preached. William Thomas Cain / Stringer / Getty Images
Benjamin Franklin was a true Renaissance man.
After getting his start in the printing business, he went on to establish himself as a leading writer and political thinker in the English colonies in North America; invent the lightning rod, bifocals, and swim fins; make a number of crucial scientific discoveries; and help draft the Declaration of Independence and secure his country's' freedom from England.
The Founding Father got a lot done, so it's no surprise that he earned the unofficial moniker of "First American."
And it's definitely not a shock that he was pretty intentional about his time, according to his autobiography.
Here's a breakdown of what Franklin's days looked like:
× Wintrust Business Lunch 2/14/17: LIVE From Gabe’s Place in Glenwood, IL
Steve Bertrand broadcasted LIVE from Gabe’s Place in Glenwood, IL part of the Allstate Hometown Voices Tour. Of course there was plenty of business still to be covered, so Steve checked in with CNBC’s Jon Najarian to talk about the latest on Wall Street, The Southland Chamber of Commerce with Heather Hays (Executive Director), Suzanne Muchin on the the rest of the news, and the Co-Owner of Gabe’s Place, Maria Loukaki.
A Brazilian court orders Petrobras (NYSE:PBR) to suspend the sale of its stake in an exploratory block to Statoil (NYSE:STO) after the National Federation of Oil Workers argued that the state-controlled company is required to hold an open bid for any asset sale.
PBR says half of the $2.5B in proceeds were due when the deal for the stake in the Carcara field closed in November, and that it had used those funds to pay down debts.
The sale of the 66% stake in the offshore prospect was the first major pre-salt asset sold as part of PBR's divestment plan that seeks to raise $21B in two years to repay debts.
TORONTO (Reuters) - Three unidentified people were killed when a helicopter crashed and burst into flames in a snowy field near Drummondville in Canada’s Quebec province late on Thursday.
Canadian investigators were on site Friday morning, collecting evidence and talking to witnesses, said Transportation Safety Board regional manager Jean-Marc Ledoux.
Quebec provincial police spokesman Hugo Fournier said one man and two women were killed in the crash, but declined to identify them.
PARIS—Alexander Zverev is a little-known star in men’s tennis, despite being the No. 2 seed here at Roland Garros. Why? The 21-year-old from Germany has struggled in all the major tournaments, having never advanced past the fourth round in 11 tries.
Zverev escaped another early defeat at the French Open on Wednesday, when he recovered from being down two sets to one against Serbia’s Dušan Lajović, who is ranked No. 60 in the world. Zverev was so frustrated at one point in the match that he smashed his racket. But once his...
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Under the district's proposed budget for 2007-2008, at least 41 full-time positions will be eliminated and several initiatives and programs canceled unless additional funding can be found.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve's latest survey of business conditions found manufacturing activity accelerating in many parts of the country in late April and early May, even as some businesses expressed concern about uncertainty caused by rising trade tensions.
The Fed said Wednesday that its survey described the economy as expanding at a moderate pace with more than half of the central bank's 12 regions reporting a pickup in industrial activity and a third of those districts describing manufacturing conditions as "strong."
The survey was taken after the Trump administration announced plans to institute tariffs of 25 percent on steel imports and 10 percent on aluminum, actions designed to boost domestic producers.
It will inform discussions when the central bank meets next month, when it is expected to raise rates.
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John Oliver’s latest episode of Last Week Tonight featured a unique, accordion-based diplomacy performance from “Weird Al” Yankovic.
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The episode’s main segments surrounded the increasing tensions between North Korea and the U.S., which prompted Oliver to bring on the singer for a show-closing polka tune.
Yankovic’s song revolves around comical requests to North Korea, asking them not to bomb the U.S., such as when he jokes, “Why in the world would you kill Tom Hanks?”
Watch Al’s performance below, it begins around the 24:30 mark.
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KWQC) — More than a week after a terrifying Iowa road rage incident, many are asking why authorities aren’t doing anything about it.
A semi driver was heading west on Highway 30 near Cedar Rapids when video shows a white car swerving in front of it and slamming on its brakes. The truck was just inches away from smashing into the back of the car on several occasions.
The driver of the truck says she contacted police, but was told there was nothing that could be done.
Mark Lowe with the Iowa Deptment of Transportation explained.
“I would be careful not to second guess the state patrol because part of what they’re evaluating is not only is there a violation there that I can identify but is there enough information to connect that violation to a specific driver so that I can make a citation stick.”
The truck driver says she likely made the driver in the white car angry when he had to wait for her to pass another truck.
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Iraq hunts down ISIL remnants near Saudi border
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Iraqi forces on Saturday launched a military operation near Saudi border to clear the area from ISIL militants, according to a senior military commander.
"The operation aims to chase ISIL remnants in the western desert and destroy their positions and hideouts," Anbar Operations Commander Maj. Gen. Mahmoud al-Falahi told Anadolu Agency.
He said tribal fighters and U.S.-led coalition warplanes were taking part in the offensive.
ISIL has been driven out by Iraqi forces, backed by U.S.-led coalition warplanes, from territory overran by the terrorist group in northern and western Iraq in 2014.
RICHMOND, Va. – Firefighters quickly knocked out a blaze that broke out in the kitchen of a Southside apartment Wednesday evening.
Lt. Chris Armstrong with Richmond Fire said crews were dispatched to the 3800 block of Guilder Lane (3811) for an apartment fire just before 6:45 p.m.
When crews arrived six minutes later, they found light smoke coming from a unit.
Armstrong said no one was home, so crews forced their way inside and quickly extinguished a fire in the kitchen.
No additional details were available.
There has been no word on what sparked the fire.
If you're under a risk of tornadoes, here are some tips to keep you safe.
Watch vs Warning
A tornado watch means that tornadoes are possible in your area, but not actually occurring. Watch the weather closely, and download the CBS Weather App for real-time updates.
A tornado warning means that a tornado has either developed, or a potential tornado has been detected by radar. If you are under a tornado warning, TAKE SHELTER IMMEDIATELY.
Safety tips
If you are under a tornado warning, do the following:
Get to a basement, safe room or interior room.
Make sure you're on the lowest floor of your home or apartment.
Remember to stay away from windows.
A small, center room is the best place to be, such as a bathroom or closet without windows.
Remember to get as low as possible.
Cover your head to protect yourself from flying objects. If possible, put a mattress or blankets over your head.
If you're outside or in a car, try to get inside to safety.
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A deal has been reached to allow a Muslim prayer centre to operate out of northwest Waterloo – but whether the group behind the centre will ever be allowed to expand remains an open question.
The property in question is on Erbsville Road. It is owned by the Muslim Association of Canada.
A group of local residents calling themselves the Waterloo West Community Association fought attempts to rezone the land so it could be used for religious purposes, citing concerns about traffic and noise levels.
The case ended up at the Local Planning Appeals Tribunal, formerly the Ontario Municipal Board. A four-day hearing was supposed to start Tuesday, but instead adjourned after a short period of time, noting that a settlement had been reached.
The settlement allows for the existing buildings on the property to be used as a prayer centre. Whether the second phase of the project, which would involve erecting a new building on the site, can go ahead will be determined at a future hearing of the tribunal.
No sadness was had as a local robotics team found out that they were going to the F.I.R.S.T. worlds competition for the first time in school history.
The Cadillac Connectors, an after school club, received this unexpected surprise at the end of their state competition.
The team consists of a multitude of positions from driver to human player, and even a business team side that competes to earn awards.
All of which earns points towards the teams ranking that ultimately decides the fate of each team.
Feeling down and out with no apparent way to break into the top 80 in the state to qualify for the worlds competition, one last award for entrepreneurship gave the team enough points to secure a spot as the 75th team in the state thus making it to the worlds competition.
and with emotions running high the group showed their true dynamic as a team when it mattered most.
In order to go to the worlds competition the team still needs to raise additional funding.
You can contact the team at frcteam5086@gmail.com.
Poland’s Prime Minister Speaks About Bill To Amend Law of INR
By PostEagle on February 3, 2018
POLAND – Prime Minister Morawiecki spoke yesterday regarding the bill to amend the law of the Institute of National Remembrance.
Full statement in the video posted on the Post Eagle’s website – lower left bottom – VIDEO GALLERY. Check it out!
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The new B.C. government has followed through on their 2016 campaign promise of banning the contentious practice of grizzly bear trophy hunting.
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Last week, Glen ended his video hoping the smallest Decorah eaglet-- a scrawny, skin-and-bones punching-bag for siblings--would survive. Well, the eaglet may make it.
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Emergency services were scrambled to a two vehicle crash overnight in Lincoln .
The smash happened at 8.15pm late last night, August 13 on Cowper Drive in the St Giles area of the city.
Firefighters scrambled to tackle 100 tonne straw blaze
Emergency services were all in attendance, although no one was has been seriously injured.
Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue mobilised two engines, with two crews from Lincoln North attending.
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A spokesperson for the service confirmed that firefighters ensured one of the cars involved in the collision was safe.
They also added that no people were trapped as a result of the incident.
ROME A sudden collapse of loss-making national airline Alitalia [CAITLA.UL] would be a great shock for Italy's economy, Industry Minister Carlo Calenda said on Sunday.
Rome has thrown the crisis-hit airline a short-term lifeline, a bridging loan of up to 400 million euros ($436 million) to see it through a process whereby an administrator will decide if it can be sold as a going concern or should be liquidated.
"It (sudden closure) would be a shock for GDP (economic output) much greater than the scenario that we are looking at: a brief period of six months covered by a bridging loan from the government so as to find a buyer who could provide services that Italians need as travelers," he said in an interview with Sky TG24 television.
Rival airlines have shown little interest in buying Alitalia and creditors have refused to lend more money after workers last Monday rejected a rescue plan that would have reduced pay and cut 1,700 jobs.
(Reporting By Philip Pullella; Editing by Greg Mahlich)
EVANS, GA (WJBF) – In Columbia County, the home of the new plaza at Evans Towne Center is set to break ground on Tuesday.
The Plaza is expected to be filled with shops, restaurants, professional office space and a parking deck. The area will be built near Evans Towne Center Park and the old Marshall Square.
The Plaza is a joint development and public private partnership between the development authority of Columbia county and Meybom Realtors.
Mike Palloty, President of Meybohm says in addition to the Columbia county cultural center the plaza will be a great addition for the Evans community.
“This really offers a unique opportunity because what you get to do here is take this site and you basically get to rebuild the Evans Towne center such that you have a downtown Evans which is something that we really don’t have anymore,” Palloty said.
R.W. Allen will be in charge of the construction for the project. The groundbreaking ceremony will begin at 10 a.m.
Dallas Stars defenseman Julius Honka, right, celebrates his goal with Jamie Benn 14) and Alexander Radulov, left, during the second period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Dec. 11, 2017, at Madison Square Garden in New York.
Beyonce celebrated Easter Sunday with her mom, Tina Lawson, and Destiny’s Child member Kelly Rowland in Los Angeles, where she showed off her growing baby bump. Beyonce flaunted her preggers figure in a form-fitting eggshell gown that hugged her sizeable baby bump. She and husband Jay Z are expecting twins sometime in June.
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According to Tom Westfall, director of gas supply and technology services for the Mountaineer Gas company, construction on the natural gas pipeline that will provide natural gas to the three Eastern Panhandle Counties may begin - and be completed before the end of - next year. "We are finalizing the engineering stuff on our side of it, and everything is on track for construction to begin in 2018," Westfall said in a presentation to the Region 9 Eastern Panhandle Regional Planning and Development Council's quarterly full council meeting.
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PHOENIX (AP) — An Arizona woman has been sentenced to 20 months in federal prison in connection with a bank fraud scheme that involved a former star on the "Property Wars" reality TV show.
Prosecutors say 44-year-old Veronica Castro also was ordered Monday to pay more than $1 million in restitution.
Castro previously pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit bank fraud along with co-defendant Scott Menaged, the former TV program star.
Menaged in December was sentenced to 17 years in prison and ordered to pay more than $33 million in restitution to banks and more than 200 investors.
Menaged owned and operated furniture stores in the Phoenix metro area. Castro was a longtime employee.
Prosecutors say Castro helped Menaged create fake credit applications and receipts to submit to banks and conceal the fraud.
2 Jan, Kathmandu: Nepal lost to India 1-3 in the semi-final match under the 4th SAFF Women’s Championship held at Kanchunjunga Stadium in Siliguri, India on Monday.
With the win, the host country team has entered the final match. Jitma Kamala Devi, Indumati and Sasmita Mallick of India scored one goal each. Jitma took the lead by scoring the maiden goal in the 44th minutes in the first half.
Similarly, India scored through Indumati and Sasmita in 59th minutes and 84th minutes respectively in the second half.
Although Nepali striker Sabitra Bhandari scored a goal in the 75th minutes through a penalty, it was not sufficient for Nepal to get through to the final.
It had played in all three previous editions of the regional tournaments where India, an archrival, has defeated Nepal in every edition.
Nepal had reached the semi-final by winning over Bhutan 8-0, Maldives 9-0 and Sri Lanka 1-0.
Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson is facing the media today (Monday) ahead of the Eagles' game with Watford tomorrow.
The Eagles entertain the Hornets at Selhurst Park looking to continue their unbeaten run, which currently stands at five games in the Premier League.
But they will still be ruing the failure to beat AFC Bournemouth on Saturday, after Christian Benteke missed a penalty in injury time.
Hodgson is sure to be asked about the fallout from that miss at his press conference today, while he is also likely to provide updates on the injury to defender Mamadou Sakho and whether midfielder Yohan Cabaye will be fit after picking up a knock against the Cherries.
For updates from his press conference, follow our live blog with digital club writer Robert Warlow below.
TAYLOR, Ariz. (AP) — A second Arizona county in two weeks has confirmed that fleas in the area tested positive for plague.
The announcement by Navajo County Public Health officials on Friday comes one week after Coconino County officials found prairie dogs in the area to be carrying fleas with the plague.
Plague is an infectious disease infamous for killing millions of Europeans in the Middle Ages.
The fleas in Navajo County were found near the town of Taylor.
Navajo County advises people to watch for sudden die-offs of groups of prairie dogs or rodents, which might be an indicator of the plague.
Officials have notified residents and plan to treat and closely monitor the rodent burrows.
JOELI Nukunawa, who was charged in relation to a carjacking incident in Kashmir, Lautoka last year, escaped from the Suva Remand Centre in Korovou on Sunday afternoon. Members of the public are urged to contact the nearest police station if they have any informaion that may lead to his arrest.
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Monday on Fox News Channel’s “Special Report,” Washington Post columnist Charles Krauthammer dismissed the push for President Donald Trump to release his tax returns by his critics, which was also a focus of protests around the country over the weekend.
Krauthammer made the proclamation even though the co-panelists on the “All-Star Panel” segment, The Federalist’s Mollie Hemingway and NPR’s Mara Liasson, argued the issue was still important, and Trump should release his tax returns to reveal no potential conflicts of interests.
“Never,” Krauthammer replied when asked by show host Bret Baier if Trump would release his returns. “This issue is dead. It is a dead parrot.”
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Big news coming from the AUS; St.FX has been given the win for the season opening August 25th game played at Saint Mary's. X originally lost 38-23 at the hands of St. Mary's, but the sanctioning body of the AUS... read the rest.
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Update: 5:09PM TWO families in Nadi are homeless after fire destroyed a two-flat property in Sonaisali this morning.
The National Fire Authority said it responded to a call at 3.48am and upon arrival at 4.10am the corrugated iron and timber dwelling was fully engulfed.
No one was hurt and the NFA is investigating the incident.
Todd Compagna, 53, of Avril Park, N.Y. suffered minor injuries Tuesday after his Toyota pickup truck struck a utility pole on Route 9 in Bennington, according to Bennington Police. Compagna told police his brakes failed and rather than risk hitting nearby road workers he drove off the road and hit the pole.
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I remembered what it was like to have the full force of Harvey Weinstein — back then a mountainous man — screaming vulgarities at me, his spit hitting my face. I had watched him haul my friend into the street and try to hurt him. That kind of force, that kind of power? I could not have won against that.
Shaw, who was claimed on waivers from Anaheim on Jan. 15, scored his first as a Canadien at 6:16 when he banged in a Byron Froese pass from the edge of the crease. Two minutes later, Morrow added one on a power play on a one-timer of Victor Mete's pass from the right point.
The public sector Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) located near Kaziranga National Park in upper Assam is all set to get a regular supply of imported crude oil, for which it has signed a pact with Indian Oil Corp Ltd (IOCL) and Pradip Port Trust to meet its additional demand in the wake of its imminent expansion.
The petroleum and natural gas ministry recently approved raising Numaligarh Refinery’s refining capacity from the existing three million tonnes per annum to nine million tonnes per annum.
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In early March of this year, William Hague put forward his case for why Theresa May should call an early general election. The Prime Minister has said she will now do just that. Below is William Hague's article, republished in its original form.
When the Conservative negotiating team sat down to sort out a coalition on the day after the 2010 general election, our Liberal Democrat counterparts were quite clear about one thing they needed above all else: a fixed-term parliament.
They feared that if the Tories became more popular and the Liberals less so – which did indeed happen – then we could pull the rug from under them at any time by calling another election. Since the very same thought, more wickedly, crossed our own minds, we could understand why they needed this and we agreed to it.
The result was the Fixed-term Parliaments Act 2011, removing the power of the Prime Minister to dissolve...
VANCOUVER ISLAND, British Columbia (WFLA) – A father captured a perfectly timed photo of his son standing in front of a humpback whale hurling itself through the air.
Brian Gage owns the “Nootka Wilderness Lodge” and says they often see humpback whales close to the lodge.
He and his son were fishing off the west coast of Vancouver Island when the photo was taken.
In the video the photo is capture from, Dawson Gage smiles and poses as the whale breaches, and an amazing keepsake photo was born.
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A GROUP of women have taken to Limerick city centre to hold a demonstration in solidarity with the hundreds affected by the CervicalCheck scandal.
This follows Vicky Phelan’s €2.5m High Court settlement with a US laboratory last month, exposing the scandal in which 209 women were not informed of smear test reviews.
The Standing 4 Women protest kicked off at Thomas Street at around 5pm this Wednesday.
Mary Cahillane Vallely, of Standing 4 Women Limerick, said they are demanding “a total overhaul” of the HSE “from the top-down”.
“Total accountability and transparency. No more cover ups. No more deaths. No more outsourcing or privatisation. No more outsourcing of women’s health issues to the cheapest bidder. Put health before profit. It took the bravery of Vicky Phelan who stood up to the whole establishment to expose the cover ups and the corruption in the HSE.
“We stand in solidarity with her and all,” she said.
The New England Patriots expect to get tight end Rob Gronkowski back for Week 6 reports ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Patriots expect TE Rob Gronkowski and RB Rex Burkhead to be ready for their next game in 10 days vs NY Jets, per sources. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 6, 2017
Gronkowski was forced to miss Thursday night’s 19-14 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a thigh issue. He was a late addition to the team’s injury report Wednesday after playing all 70 offensive snaps in Week 4 against the Carolina Panthers.
While the Patriots did not record a catch from a tight end against Tampa Bay, Tom Brady still managed to throw for 303 yards with one touchdown.
Running back Rex Burkhead is also expected to make his return next week from both knee and rib injuries after missing three straight games.
The Patriots (3-2) will take on the New York Jets (2-2) in the Meadowlands in Week 6. Since the Patriots played Thursday, they will have 10 days until their next game.
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Bristol's Southmead Hospital caused a minor local outrage last week, when it revealed that it had hired some hardmen to capture and destroy a family of foxes that had made their home outside the hospital's maternity unit.
Now seeing as it was a maternity unit where human babies live and their safety could conceivably be put at risk by a fox coming in and dragging a baby out or spreading some unspecified disease, the hospital obviously though public opinion would be on its side over the cull. But no. People were outraged at the plan to off the animals, so much so that staff were being called murderers in angry Facebook reviews of the premises; so the plan has been paused by health chiefs in the area.
Some people even did a grumpy emoticon in response the original announcement. It was all very nasty. A more recent update from the hospital confirms that no foxes were shot before the order to have them shot was put on hold. [BBC]
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TWO PEOPLE WERE INJURED IN A COLLISION BETWEEN A SEMI AND AN S-U-V ON HIGHWAY 20 IN LAWTON EARLY SUNDAY.
THE WOODBURY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE SAYS THE DRIVER OF THE EASTBOUND S-U-V CROSSED THE CENTER LINE AND STRUCK THE WESTBOUND SEMI HEAD-ON AROUND 3:30AM NEAR THE PRONTO ON HIGHWAY 20 IN LAWTON.
THE MALE DRIVER WAS AIRLIFTED TO MERCY MEDICAL CENTER WITH CRITICAL INJURIES.
A FEMALE PASSENGER WAS TAKEN BY AMBULANCE TO MERCY WITH SERIOUS INJURIES.
BOTH VICTIMS HAD TO BE EXTRICATED FROM THE S-U-V.
THE DRIVER OF THE SEMI WAS NOT INJURED.
NAMES OF THE VICTIMS HAVE NOT BEEN RELEASED.
HIGHWAY 20 WAS CLOSED BETWEEN 3:30AM AND 6AM SUNDAY IN LAWTON.
THE ACCIDENT REMAINS UNDER INVESTIGATION.
Activist investor Carl Icahn has named four nominees to Xerox's board of directors, the company said on Monday.
Xerox said Jonathan Christodoro, a former managing director of Icahn Capital, had resigned from its board, ending a standstill arrangement between the company and the Icahn Group and allowing Icahn to make his nominations.
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — A Navajo Code Talker who used his native language to confound the Japanese in World War II has died.
The Navajo Nation says Roy Hawthorne Sr. died Saturday. He was 92.
Hawthorne enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps at 17 and became part of a famed group of Navajos who transmitted hundreds of messages in their language without error.
The code was never broken.
Hawthorne was one of the most visible survivors of the group. He appeared at public events and served as vice president of a group representing the men.
He never considered himself a hero.
Hawthorne later served with the U.S. Army.
He's survived by five children and more than a dozen grandchildren.
A funeral service is scheduled Friday.
An insect pest with a fondness for pecans has been a nuisance in New Mexico for decades. Now, a Southeast New Mexico Senator is sponsor of a bill to fund a new effort to eradicate the pecan weevil.
US import tariffs on Argentina biofuels hurt producers
Argentina has said it will challenge the tariffs at the WTO, but in the meantime, formerly lucrative factories in Argentina will be forced to find new customers or cut production and staff.
Experts Say Colon Cancer Screenings Should Start at 45, Not 50 The advice comes from the American Cancer Society (ACS), which released a statement on Wednesday. The group‘s scientists found that rates of rectal and colon cancer have increased 51 percent among young and middle-aged adults under 50 since 1994. The ACS urged those with a family history of colorectal cancers or those who suffer from inflammatory bowel disease to begin testing even earlier than 45. Statistics show that deaths from colon cancer have decreased in adults over 50 because they are encouraged to commit to screenings to help catch and remove polyps before they become cancerous.
May 2 Catapult Group International Ltd-
* Reiterates fy17 revenue guidance of between $61.0m and $65.5m
* Is targeting two acquisitions of strategically complementary businesses
* To fund acquisitions co is raising approximately A$14 million via an institutional placement
* 24% pcp growth in elite unit sales to 2,583 versus 2,085 in q3 fy16
* Expected to generate positive group underlying ebitda for fy2017
* Is also extending offer to eligible shareholders via a share purchase plan (spp), to raise up to $3 million
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Fire blamed in 3 deaths was 2nd of morning at same building
IRONWOOD, Mich. (AP) — Authorities say a fire in Michigan's Upper Peninsula that's blamed in the deaths of three people was the second on the same morning at the same building.
The Ironwood Public Safety Department on Monday released updated information about the investigation into the Feb. 21 fire, which destroyed a building in downtown Ironwood that had apartments on two floors as well as another adjacent building.
The department says a small cooking-related fire was reported at 2:34 a.m. and extinguished. The call about the second fire that's blamed in the deaths came in about 3:45 a.m.
The department has said 57-year-old Mark Arnold Verrete, 51-year-old Patrick James Somerville and 27-year-old Levi Dean Watkins all died. They all were residents of Ironwood.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
The next time you go to the Byrd Theatre, you will notice something different.
Theatre staff snapped some photos of the crew installing new center row seats on Wednesday. In a Facebook post, they also said they sandblasted and resealed the floor.
The Byrd Theatre will hold a new seat dedication at 6:45 p.m. on Friday. That means if you are going to the 7:15 p.m. movie, you will be the first ones to enjoy them.
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* TOTAL NET INFLOWS IN NOVEMBER AT EUR ‍​520 MILLION Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
A UC Santa Barbara international student from China committed suicide on Sunday afternoon. Weiwei Liu, 20, was found dead in her dorm room at Santa Cruz Residence Hall after UCSB police responded at about 4 p.m. They confirmed her death later that evening. Sheriff’s spokesperson Kelly Hoover declined to comment how Liu died nor say whether or not she left a note. Hoover said the death is under investigation but “no foul play [is] suspected.”
(THE COLLEGE FIX) — The University of Wisconsin-Madison is rolling out a new pilot program to provide free menstrual products in several of its campus bathrooms — including some men’s restrooms.
The public university will offer the women’s hygiene products in three campus buildings. In two of them, Helen C. White and Sterling halls, the products will be available in all of the women’s restrooms, said Steve Wagner, a spokesman for the school, in an email to The College Fix.
But in a third venue, the Red Gym, the products will be available in all of the building’s bathrooms, he said.
Kerry manager Eamonn Fitzmaurice is expecting a ferocious battle in the All-Ireland Senior Football semi-final.
The Kingdom go up against Mayo in Croke Park on Sunday for a place in this season’s decider.
Kerry come into the game as Munster champions while Mayo have come through the qualifiers.
JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) — A former New Jersey church pastor who fled the country after he was convicted of sexually assaulting a teenage boy has been sentenced to more time behind bars.
Gregorio Martinez received a five-year prison term Monday for bail jumping. He will start serving the term once he completes a four-year sentence he got last July for the sex assault.
Martinez is native of the Dominican Republic and once was a Pentecostal preacher. He was convicted in February 2015 of molesting a 13-year-old boy he knew through a North Bergen church. Martinez fled and remained at large until he was apprehended in Honduras in August 2016.
Authorities had been searching for him since he failed to appear at a pre-sentencing hearing.
Martinez still faces charges stemming from the alleged sexual assaults of three other males.
MCKINNEY, Texas (KXRM/KDFW) — An Air Force Academy cadet was killed in a private plane crash in Texas Saturday, according to the Academy.
Cadet 4th Class Timothy Barber was one of three people killed in the crash. His father, Gregory Barber of Farmersville, Texas, also died, according to FOX4.
The crash happened around 5:30 p.m. Saturday as two planes were approaching the small Aero County Airport, which is about 35 miles north of Dallas. Witnesses told FOX4 one plane clipped the tail of the other, sending both to the ground. One fell into a storage facility, and the other landed in the middle of a busy road. No one on the ground was hurt.
Both planes were flying under visual flight rules and were not in contact with air traffic control.
Federal authorities are investigating the cause of the crash.
RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — A senior Palestinian official has lashed out at President Donald Trump, saying "real estate men" can't resolve the Middle East conflict.
Tuesday's remarks by Saeb Erekat, a veteran peace negotiator, came as the White House is expected to unveil a long-awaited peace plan.
Erekat says the White House "should be run by great men, not real estate men," and that the Israeli-Palestinian conflict "won't be solved by the tools of real estate men."
Erekat also said the Palestinian Authority will continue its payments to the families of jailed or slain Palestinian militants, after Israel passed a law this week withholding millions in taxes it collects for the Palestinians which are allocated for that purpose.
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HAMPTON ROADS, Va. - April 2017 marks 20 years since Robert T. Kiyosaki’s Rich Dad Poor Dad first made waves in the Personal Finance arena. It has since become the #1 Personal Finance book of all time, translated into over 42 languages and sold over 35 million copies around the world.
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As we continue rolling out our official TV Scoop Awards polls, it's time to vote for your favorite actor and actress in a comedy. Who makes you laugh the most? Whose joke delivery is unparalleled? Who will succeed Faking It's Katie Stevens and Gregg Sulkin as last year's winners?
Only you can decide, and the polls are now open.
All polls will close at 5 p.m. PT on Friday, June 30, so you have several weeks to vote your little hearts out in support of the actors you love. Use them wisely...
Bayern are said to be keen to keep Thiago at the club and have opened discussions about extending his deal, which runs until 2019. However, the piece noted that any side that wants to test Bayern's resolve will have to part with the aforementioned sum.
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NEW YORK — Comedy Central’s Jordan Klepper is planning a slumber party for young activists pushing for action on gun control
Klepper plans to host Thursday’s episode of his show, “The Opposition,” from a living room of a private home in Bethesda, Maryland. That’s where young people are gathering in preparation for Saturday’s March For Our Lives on Washington to oppose gun violence.
Klepper took special interest in the issue even before he began hosting the show last fall. He did several stories on gun control when he was part of “The Daily Show.”
He plans to stay in character, as a right-wing conspiracy theorist, as he interviews the activists. His show airs at 11:30 p.m. Eastern.
Twickenham (United Kingdom) (AFP) - Ireland beat England 24-15 to complete a Six Nations Grand Slam at Twickenham on Saturday.
Ireland beat England 24-15 to seal Grand Slam
This was just the third time already-crowned champions Ireland had completed a clean sweep following a 1948 slam in the old Five Nations and another in the expanded Six Nations in 2009.
The Irish were all but out of sight at 21-5 up come half-time thanks to converted tries from Garry Ringrose, CJ Stander and Jacob Stockdale.
Conor Murray's penalty on the hour mark nudged them further in front.
England's Elliot Daly scored an unconverted try in each half and fellow wing Jonny May went over in stoppage time at the end of the match.
But their efforts were insufficient to prevent England suffering a third successive defeat after away losses to Scotland and France as they were beaten at Twickenham for the first time under Australian coach Eddie Jones.
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Oct. 5, 2016: Phoenix disqualifies Taser after the company’s representatives called then-Phoenix Police Chief Joe Yahner (seen here) and Assistant Chief Mike Kurtenbach. Per policy, Taser representatives are allowed only to speak with RFP officers about the bid. The Republic
ST. LOUIS (AP) — The St. Louis Fire Department says a paramedic training officer falsely claimed he ran to the aid victims at the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing.
Shawn Daniel was honored at a St. Louis Blues hockey game in January. A posting on the Fire Department’s Facebook page on Jan. 18 said he was among the emergency workers who hurried to help those injured in the bombing. Daniel was working at the time for a private ambulance company near Boston.
But the Fire Department says in a statement Tuesday that Daniel was never on the scene of the bombing and did not provide medical assistance. The Fire Department apologized.
The statement does not say what discipline Daniel might face. A message left with a department spokesman Wednesday wasn’t immediately returned.
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Thresholds is part of the Presence of Absence theme. These door and window sills present entrance, albeit closed, to the remnants of another time, a liminal state of change, a rupture from the past toward an uncertain future.
March 31 Zhejiang Huatong Meat Products Co Ltd :
* Sees net profit for Q1 2017 to increase by 95.5 pct to 128 pct, or to be 30 million yuan to 35 million yuan, compared to net profit of the same period in 2016 (15.3 million yuan)
* Comments that increased sales in subsidiaries is the main reason for the forecast
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/2bikdA
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - Polyspin Exports Ltd:
* DEC QUARTER NET PROFIT 18 MILLION RUPEES VERSUS PROFIT 6.9 MILLION RUPEES YEAR AGO
* DEC QUARTER REVENUE FROM OPERATIONS 469.3 MILLION RUPEES VERSUS 372.8 MILLION RUPEES YEAR AGO
* REAPPOINTED R RAMJI AS MD Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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March 31 PLDT Inc-
* Refers to Business World Online articles "Smart required to conduct ipo under new franchise" and "PLDT eyes p68b from enterprise, home"
* Confirms statement of chief revenue officer eric alberto, that combined revenue target for home and enterprise businesses for 2017 is 68 billion pesos Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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People in many parts of India use makeshift bridges to commute. Here are some of the photos of those bridges.
Police arrest man again after second Interstate 85 chase
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Police in North Carolina have arrested a man who led them on a chase on Interstate 85 for the second time in less than a year.
The Rowan County Sheriff's Office tells news outlets 22-year-old Jadarius Marticee McCullough was arrested Monday for leading officers on a chase on northbound I-85. Investigators say McCullough was driving a 2008 BMW with a fake South Carolina temporary license plate.
Eight months ago, he was arrested for speeding and driving a stolen Dodge Charger with another fake South Carolina temporary tag, that time on southbound I-85.
When he was arrested in the latest incident, the sheriff's office said he was wanted for violating his probation for the previous chase.
McCullough is jailed on a $10,000 bond. It's not known if he has an attorney.
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A student’s defense lawyer says hazing rituals at an Omaha fraternity share the blame for his attack on another student.
The Omaha World-Herald reports that 20-year-old Christopher Wheeler is charged with second-degree assault and weapon use on a female Creighton University student in February 2017.
Steve Lefler, Wheeler’s attorney, acknowledged that Wheeler slashed the woman’s neck with a knife. Lefler is seeking to include testimony regarding Phi Kappa Psi fraternity’s hazing practices to illustrate how hazing influenced his client’s actions.
Prosecutors have objected to the hazing defense, citing state law that says intoxication isn’t a defense for criminal conduct.
Lefler argues that intoxication can be a defense if the defendant didn’t voluntarily get drunk.
Fraternity officials have denied any wrongdoing.
Wheeler is scheduled to go on trial in April.
White Fuse is giving away a £5,000 grant each month to help a charity transform its website.
The grants are for small and medium sized charities / nonprofits in the UK, Canada and US with a turnover of less than £1m, and cover all setup costs of the website including content strategy, design, development and launch to a value of £5,000. The charity will need to cover the support and maintenance costs on a monthly basis.
Charities can apply on an ongoing basis on the White Fuse site, with White Fuse reviewing these applications monthly and selecting one to offer a grant to.
The agency has recently launched a new platform to help charities build websites and is offering the grants to accompany this launch.
Transform Foundation also recently announced grants to help charities redevelop their sites in association with RaisingIT, as well as grants to help with Facebook advertising.
Feb 14 Norwegian Finans Holding ASA:
* Has resolved to conduct subsequent offering with gross proceeds of up to about 100 million Norwegian crowns
* To issue up to 1.3 million new shares at 76.75 crowns per share, equal to subscription price in private placement Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
A man is due in court later in connection with the seizure of a handgun and ammunition in West Dublin.
The man - who is in his 30s - was arrested in the Rathbourne Village area of Ashtown on Wednesday, in an operation targetting organised crime.
He is due before a sitting of Dublin District Court this morning at the Courts of Criminal Justice.
A woman in her 30s who was arrested during the operation has been released without charge.
Gardaí say a file will be prepared for the Director for Public Prosecutions.
Slater (hamstring) is officially active for Monday night's game against the Dolphins.
Slater returns after a three-week absence from the hamstring injury he sustained against the Broncos in Week 10. The 32-year-old should return to his role as a special teams ace for the Patriots.
Hong Kong Express CEO Andrew Cowen, speaking at CAPA LCCs in North Asia, said (13-Jun-2017) he believes the balance between full service and low cost airline models is shifting, "it's a bit old fashion to say there needs to be a segregation" in terminal allocation based on airline models. University of British Columbia & MIT-China NSCIIC Institute professor Tae Hoon Oum noted sharing terminals is only reasonable if the airport has sufficient capacity to accommodate both. If terminal capacity is exceeded, it would be cheaper for the airport to develop an LCC dedicated terminal instead of developing one to fit both models.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation honouring National Manufacturing Day, saying his administration is helping “compete and win on the world stage.”
He says he’s sending some Cabinet secretaries around the country to talk to American workers.
Trump appeared in the Oval Office with members of the National Association of Manufacturers, including BTE Technologies Inc. and Eagle.
Here is SportsTalk from this past Saturday morning here at KNEB. I visited with Chadron State men’s basketball Head Coach Houston Reed about his now wrapped up recruiting class for 2017.
The class includes Scottsbluff’s Dru Kuxhausen and former Alliance guard, a transfer from North Platte Community College, Jordan Mills.
Coach Reed also talks about the rest of his incoming recruits as well as some thoughts on the job that Cory Fehringer is doing at WNCC.
City of Staunton Press Release:
DECEMBER 11, 2017 — The City will switch on new traffic lights tomorrow, Dec. 12, at the intersection of Richmond Avenue and Frontier Center Trail, which may cause some traffic delays.
Workers will be trading out existing traffic lights for new signals, which have already been installed but not activated. Work will begin at 8:30 a.m. and is expected to continue until at least 4 p.m.
The City will place two police officers in the area to direct traffic during the changeover.
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TIGARD, Ore. (KOIN) — Exactly 18 years and 2 days after a woman was stabbed to death outside a Tigard Burger King, her killer was sentenced to life in prison.
Shortly after Maria Garcia Leonardo was killed on February 12, 1999, Tigard police identified Efrain Sanchez Diaz as the suspect. But he fled to Mexico before being arrested and it took years for his extradition to happen.
The suspect, also known as Luis Hernandez Diaz, arrived in the US in March 2016, culminating a 9-year legal odyssey between the US and Mexico.
In 2013, Mexico officially issued the warrant for his arrest, and in 2015 he was arrested in Acapulco. He fought extradition, lost, and came back to the US a year ago.
On February 9, Diaz was unanimously convicted of murdering the woman. Now 47, Diaz will spend the rest of his life in prison.
City fire crews on Monday night allowed an arson fire to destroy a vacant building in the Aspens Business Park that has been a dangerous nuisance for many years. Arson fire destroys nuisance building City fire crews on Monday night allowed an arson fire to destroy a vacant building in the Aspens Business Park that has been a dangerous nuisance for many years.
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Signs are posted around the building saying: "sale pending," and "Looney's Super Skate is now closed. New ownership pending." (Source: WSFA 12 News)
Looney's Super Skate is located on McGehee Road near the old Montgomery Mall. (Source: WSFA 12 News)
The sale of Looney's Super Skate in Montgomery is pending.
Looney's Super Skate has been in Montgomery for more than 70 years. It's located on McGehee Road near the old Montgomery Mall.
On Monday morning, signs were posted around the building saying: "sale pending," and "Looney's Super Skate is now closed. New ownership pending."
WSFA 12 News reached out to numerous sources about the sale, but none wanted to comment.
Looney's is the only skating rink in Montgomery; however, there is an ice skating rink at East Dale Mall. Learn more about the sale here.
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LONDON, April 18 (Reuters) - Britain's ruling Conservative Party are 1 to 10 to take the most seats in a June 8 General Election, according to odds quoted by bookmaker Ladbrokes .
It made the Conservatives 1 to 5 to be the majority party.
The opposition Labour Party is 7 to 1 to win the most seats and 12 to 1 to gain a majority of seats, according to Ladbrokes.
The bookmakers gave odds of 5 to 1 for no overall majority.
British Prime Minister Theresa May called on Tuesday for an early election, saying it was the only way to guarantee political stability for years ahead as Britain negotiates its way out of the European Union.
"May's change of heart has caught everyone by surprise, but it's looking hard to see Labour springing their own (surprise) on June 8 with the Tories long odds-on for victory," said a Ladbrokes spokeswoman. (Reporting by James Davey; editing by Kate Holton)
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Emergency crews responded to a call of a suspicious package near Fort DeRussy Tuesday afternoon.
Two plastic gallon bags with the message “For FBI” written on them were found near the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies.
Army explosive experts were called in to assess the situation.
“Because of our proximity here in the middle of Waikiki, there have been unidentified packages accidentally left here before,” said Mary Markovinovic, the center’s public affairs chief. “But we do have protocols in place and we’re very grateful to military police, the Honolulu fire and police departments for responding as quickly as they do.”
After a thorough inspection, the packages were deemed safe.
No one was hurt and no evacuations were issued.
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CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand (AP) — India will meet Australia in the final of the Under-19 cricket World Cup after overpowering Pakistan by 203 runs in a one-sided semifinal on Tuesday.
Shubman Gill made an unbeaten 102, his sixth score of 50 or more in youth ODIs, as India made 272-9. Then seamer Ishan Porel took 4-19 as Pakistan was bowled out for 69 in just under 30 overs.
India's win sets up a clash in Saturday's final between the tournament's only three-time champions. Australia won the title in 1988, 2002 and 2010 while India triumphed in 2000, 2008 and 2012.
Australia reached the final when it beat Afghanistan by six wickets in their semifinal on Monday.
Police said Barragan also is suspected in the robbery of a third store around 3:30 a.m. on Dec. 22, when AM-PM mini-mart clerks were threatened with a knife at 15 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, near West Horizon Drive. Barragan was arrested at his Henderson home.
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The one positive to the snap election for the Tories was the resurgence of Scottish Conservatism. As the SNP suffered big losses, the Tories came home and dry with 12 new MPs.
So, it follows that this year’s Edinburgh Fringe is proving a more joyful occasion than it has in recent years – with the SNP now also on the receiving end. Speaking at the Scotland Office’s festival reception, David Mundell certainly cut a jolly figure. The Scottish Secretary lamented that he could not put on a one-man-show even if he wanted to – thanks to him no longer being the only Conservative MP in Scotland.
As for those who are taking to the stage at the Fringe? ‘The former First Minister will charge £25 or you can see me tonight for free.’
With tickets still left for Alex Salmond’s one-man-show, it’s safe to say the allure of the SNP is on the wane.
Despite repeated warnings for people to stay out of the water, there were multiple drownings at the shore this weekend.
President Trump is putting new restrictions on his travel ban that are set to take effect on October 18.
The state's new PARCC test requirements could keep some kids from graduating high school?
The state's latest homeless count included 49 children.
A man shot to death in East Oakland Monday night was identified by police Tuesday as 25-year-old Justin Sessions. Sessions, who lived in another part of Oakland, was shot about 7:59 p.m. Monday in the 2000 block of East 21st Street.
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SAN FERNANDO — A Simi Valley man was sentenced Wednesday to 10 years in state prison in connection with an October 2016 DUI crash in Chatsworth that killed two brothers.
Dylan Shane Rutherford, 23, was immediately sentenced after pleading no contest to one felony count of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office.
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Rutherford — who was driving a black Ram 1500 pickup truck — was driving under the influence of alcohol when he ran a red light at De Soto Avenue and Chatsworth Street, striking a 1991 GMC pickup truck on Oct. 7, 2016, authorities said.
The truck that was struck overturned and crashed into a street light, with Hector Castro, 44, and Ernesto Castro, 42, being thrown from the vehicle and killed, according to Deputy District Attorney Matthew Vodnoy.
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Raanta (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game against the Kings.
We already knew that Scott Wedgewood was getting the start, but Raanta isn't even the backup for this game. The netminder got in a car accident that has left him banged up, and his next chance to start will be Tuesday. Until he can return, Adin Hill will serve as Wedgewood's backup.
April 20People.cn Co Ltd :
* Says it plans to pay annual cash dividend as 0.45 yuan(pre-tax) per 10 shares as FY 2016 div payment
* It changed CFO to Wei Rongfang from Li Qi, due to Li Qi's resignation
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/GYKPMX
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
Deceased toddler’s mom seeks bond
By MELINDA WILLIAMS
melinda@southwesttimes.com
A Pulaski woman indicted in the alleged methadone overdose death of her toddler son is slated to appear in court next week seeking bond.
A June 4 bond hearing for Amber Renee Lucas is set for 1 p.m. in Pulaski County Circuit Court, according to court records. A public defender was appointed to represent her.
Lucas, 28, is charged with felony murder and felony child abuse and neglect in the death of her 3-year-old son.
Pulaski police officers responded to Lucas’ Meadowview apartment around 4 a.m. Feb. 25 for a child in cardiac arrest. Authorities are not discussing details of the case.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Police want the public to be on the lookout for a missing woman who may be in distress. Sholanda S. Nicholson, 36, was last seen on Tuesday in the area of 39th and Monroe.
She drove away in her 2011 Kia Sorento SUV. Police say she’s 5’4″ and weighs about 150 pounds. She has black hair and brown eyes.
If you’ve seen her or know where she is, contact KCPD Missing Persons at (816) 234-5136.
As of 8:30 p.m. Saturday, KY 1255/Bonds Road in McCracken County is still closed due to water covering the roadway.
The road is closed between the two and three mile markers.
Drivers are asked to use an alternate route and to not attempt to drive around the barriers or through the water.
The road will remain closed until the water level drops from the roadway.
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The body of a man who allegedly died from a drug overdose was found in his car on Thursday morning parked out the front of a Hungry Jack's.
The red sedan was discovered in the carpark of the fast food chain restaurant in Cabramatta, west of Sydney, according to The Daily Telegraph.
The man has not been identified but police said they believe he is 24-years-old.
Numerous police have been spotted at the scene.
More to come.
A man, 24, who allegedly died from a drug overdose was discovered in his car on Thursday morning, parked out the front of a Hungry Jack's in Cabramatta, west of Sydney (pictured)
Officers set up a crime scene at the Hungry Jack's restaurant
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LA County art museum gets 10 new pieces after weekend gala
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles County Museum of Art will get ten new pieces for its permanent collection after a weekend gala raised more than $3 million.
The museum along Wilshire Boulevard west of downtown LA says six of the ten new pieces were created by women.
Among them are "I'll Bend But I Will Not Break," a mixed media work by 91-year-old Los Angeles artist Betye Saar. Also acquired was an untitled hanging work by the late San Francisco sculptor Ruth Asawa.
The annual Collectors Committee event spanned two days and included presentations from museum curators and private dinners at the homes of major LACMA supporters. A gala on Saturday night was hosted by radio and TV star Ryan Seacrest.
Nifty PCR-OI has increased to 1.17 from 1.09. The rise in the ratio may be due to increase in PE of 8100 and fall in CE of 8000. PE of 8000 and CE of 8200 are the highest number of contracts traded.Trading of SGX Nifty futures on the Singapore stock exchange indicates that the Nifty could lose 10 points at the opening bell.The views and investment tips expressed by investment experts on moneycontrol.com are their own, and not that of the website or its management. Moneycontrol.com advises users to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions.
Judge won't punish dad who charged at Nassar
CHARLOTTE, Mich. (AP) - A judge says there's "no way" she will punish a father of three victims of Larry Nassar after the dad tried to attack the former sports doctor in a Michigan courtroom.
Randall Margraves apologized Friday, a few hours after he charged toward Nassar during a sentencing hearing in Eaton County, Michigan.
Judge Janice Cunningham says a punishment isn't appropriate based on the crimes committed by Nassar and the anguish felt by families. But she also says it's wrong to "combat assault with assault."
Cunningham could have given Margraves a jail sentence or fine as she considered whether to hold him in contempt of court.
Nassar must listen to scores of victims before he's sentenced next week for sexual assault. He's admitted molesting young gymnasts. He's already been sentenced to 40 to 175 years in prison in another county.
Police say the man hit the driver in the back of the head in the early hours following St Patrick's Day celebrations.
Dr Reddy's Laboratories shares rallied as much as 6 percent in morning Tuesday on getting clearance to Bachupally plant.
The pharma major informed exchanges that it has received an establishment inspection report from the US Food and Drug Administration on Monday after closure of audit of Bachupally unit, Hyderabad.
In April, the USFDA conducted an audit of this formulation manufacturing plant 3 and issued a form 483 with 11 observations.
The clearance to plant indicated that the company resolved all observations pointed by the US health regulator.
At 9:39 hours IST, the stock was trading at Rs 2,281.95, up 4.03 percent on the BSE.
New Delhi: Lieutenant Governor of Delhi Anil Baijal. (Source: PTI) New Delhi: Lieutenant Governor of Delhi Anil Baijal. (Source: PTI)
Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal, in a review meeting on Monday, directed the civic bodies to put up display boards on roads under their jurisdictions with contact details of official responsible for maintenance in the area. “Had a review meeting with MCDs. All roads under them to display boards with contact details of the officer responsible for its maintenance,” he tweeted.
Baijal also asked municipal bodies to redevelop and beautify one market in each ward and to encourage and incentivise shopkeepers to keep their surroundings clean. He also directed all civic bodies to make sure officials make regular visits and monitor the cleanliness of roads, public places, dhalaos, and ensure a feedback mechanism.
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - Natco Pharma Ltd:
* SAYS APPROVED QIP FLOOR PRICE OF 937.63 RUPEES PER SHARE Source text: bit.ly/2AJA9El Further company coverage:
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An off-duty Monterey Park police officer was killed in a crash along the 605 Freeway in Norwalk Monday morning, officials said.
The crash occurred on the northbound side of the highway near the 105 Freeway interchange, according to the police department.
Officer Adrian Carrillo, 36, was killed in what appeared to be a single-vehicle roll-over crash.
The crash blocked several lanes of the highway during rush hour and traffic in the area was backed up, aerial video from Sky5 showed.
Carrillo had been with the department since Dec. 2015 and “was well liked by both his colleagues,” police said in a statement.
“His loss has deeply affected the department personnel and he will be missed by all members of the police department and by fellow Monterey Park city employees,” the statement reads. “We grieve alongside his family and friends.”
No further details were released about the crash, which is under investigation by the California Highway Patrol.
Nidia Becerra contributed to this story.
“Former Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue is the leading candidate to be tapped as Donald Trump’s secretary of agriculture. Perdue has won statewide office twice, theoretically making his confirmation easier,” Playbook reports.
“Agriculture and veterans affairs are the two cabinet posts that Trump has not yet filled. Of course, as we’ve now learned, Trump sometimes changes his mind. Nothing is official until it’s announced.”
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April 28 Wanda Cinema Line Co Ltd:
* Sees net profit for H1 2017 could rise up to 20 percent, or to be 804.7 million yuan to 965.7 million yuan, compared to net profit of the same period in 2016 (804.7 million yuan)
* Comments that increased sales of new business is the main reason for the forecast
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April 24 Gentrack Group Ltd-
* Has acquired Blip Systems A/S and agreed to acquire Ca Plus Ltd, subject to final closing conditions
* Acquisitions are funded by drawdown of debt facilities, with year-end debt expected to be in line with 1.5x ebitda guidance.
* Acquisitions expected to contribute marginally to eps in fy17, to be accretive from fy18 and contribute to doubling airport division ebitda by fy19
* Has acquired 79.81% of Blip Systems A/S from a private equity vendor for NZ$8.4mln with a three year earn out on remaining 20.19% held by management
* Gentrack has agreed to acquire 75% of Ca Plus Limited from its founder for EUR7.5mln Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The Weeknd celebrated New Year’s Eve 2017 by performing a ten-song set for excited fans at Marquee Nightclub inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas!
The 26-year-old singer, who will be touring the world this year to promote his album Starboy, was joined at his VIP table by Halsey, Jermaine Dupri, basketball player Kevin Durant, and more.
Halsey and Kevin were both spotted dining at Beauty & Essex inside The Cosmoplitan before the concert.
There was a lot more going on in Vegas on NYE night. A party was hosted at TAO inside The Venetian where DJ Khaled, French Montana, and Sean “Diddy” Combs partied with friends.
It was a busy night for Diddy as he also hosted the CÎROC The New Year 2017 After Party at LAVO Casino Club at The Palazzo.
SAO PAULO, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Brazil’s federal police are serving 14 search warrants on Monday in connection with a bribery probe implicating meatpacker JBS SA and tax authorities, they said in a statement.
The raids are based on plea bargain testimony by JBS executives who suggested that 160 million reais ($48.78 million) in bribes were paid to speed up the release of tax credits to the company, police said.
The police are serving the warrants in the cities of Caraguatatuba, Campos do Jordão, Cotia and Lins in Sao Paulo state, according to the statement.
JBS media representatives did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
The investigation implicates an unnamed federal revenue service auditor, a businessman, an accountant and a lawyer who died in 2016, police said.
Authorities in charge of the probe estimate that the total tax credits released to JBS under the alleged scheme may have reached 2 billion reais.
American International Group Inc's board of directors is "actively engaged in the process of identifying the right individual to serve" as the insurance company's chief executive, its chairman wrote in a letter to shareholders on Monday.
AIG's board and management "believe strongly that we are on the right strategic path" and expect to "gain the benefit" of actions the insurer took in 2016 with a "significantly improved risk profile and more efficient cost base," wrote Douglas Steenland, AIG's non-executive chairman of the board, in a letter that accompanied the insurer's 2016 annual report.
(Reporting by Suzanne Barlyn; Editing by David Gregorio)
Malawi deputy minister Vincent Ghambi stoned in Karonga
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An infant was rushed to hospital after sustaining second-degree burns on nearly 50 per cent of his body in the Jane and Finch area on Wednesday night.
It happened at a home in the Jane and Finch area shortly before 7 p.m.
The seven-month-old baby boy was taken to Sick Kids hospital with second-degree burns on 40 per cent of his body, Toronto paramedics say.
The burns are believed to have been caused by scalding water from a stovetop.
A 20-year-old man also suffered minor burns and was treated in hospital. His relationship to the infant is unknown at this time.
Brazil star Neymar is getting fitter every day as the striker recovers from a broken foot, Brazil teammate Danilo said from their pre-World Cup training camp in London on Wednesday.
The Paris Saint Germain forward was injured in February and is yet to play a match since then, with two weeks to go before the World Cup kicks off in Russia.
“He’s getting better every day, getting faster, more agile and more difficult to defend against,” said Manchester City’s Danilo, who knows Neymar from his Santos days.
“He’s so fast you wouldn’t know whether to go, left, right, forwards or backwards,” Danilo said of Neymar’s trickery.
“We hope he’ll be 100% ready or as ready as is possible.”
Brazil play Croatia at Liverpool June 3 and against Austria in Vienna on June 10 before their opening World Cup game with Switzerland June 17.
Feb 13 Wall Street's three main indexes hit record intraday highs on Monday, helped by gains across sectors, as the "Trump trade" re-ignited following a brief lull.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 63.13 points, or 0.31 percent, at 20,332.5, the S&P 500 was up 5.79 points, or 0.249989 percent, at 2,321.89 and the Nasdaq Composite was up 17.99 points, or 0.31 percent, at 5,752.11. (Reporting by Yashaswini Swamynathan in Bengaluru; Editing by Savio D'Souza)
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Top Story Wood formation model to fuel progress in bioenergy, paper, new applications
A new systems biology model that mimics the process of wood formation allows scientists to predict the effects of switching on and off 21 pathway genes involved in producing lignin, a primary component of wood. The model, built on more than three decades of research, will speed the process of engineering trees for specific needs in timber, biofuel, pulp, paper and green chemistry applications. Lignin, which forms in the plant cell wall, is an essential component for tree growth that imparts strength and density to timber. But lignin must be removed from wood during biofuel, paper and pulp production through costly treatments that require high heat and harsh chemicals. The new model could serve as a foundation for future work, and could expand to incorporate new components and processes.
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The president of Sudan Catholic Bishops' Conference , which includes prelates from Sudan and South Sudan, called upon the faithful of South Sudan to pray and do penance for peace. Nearly two million of the nation's 12.3 million people have fled their homes since the South Sudanese Civil War began in 2013.
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BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — The surprising success of Argentine President Mauricio Macri's political coalition in key provinces in a primary election strengthens its position in October's midterm legislative vote.
Argentina's stocks and currency were bolstered by the results from Sunday's primary, largely because investors fear a return of populist ex-President Cristina Fernandez who had been widely expected to beat Macri's candidate.
But Esteban Bullrich got 34.19 per cent of votes compared to Fernandez's 34.11 per cent with nearly all polling stations counted in Buenos Aires province, where 40 per cent of Argentines live.
The technical tie was seen a major win for Macri's business-friendly "Cambiamos" coalition. Fernandez claims to have won the election.
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DENVER (CBS4) – All I can say, friends, is thank you for such an amazing experience.
April the giraffe’s live cam was unlike anything I experienced because of you. You are who made this special. You’re who made it something to remember.
But, as I said with our announcement about our feed ending, all good things must come to an end.
While it won’t truly be over – we’ll continue to post updates about April, Oliver, and their baby – our final live feed will happen Monday evening.
I’m disappointed to see it go. After all, like many of you, it’s become such a big part of my life for the last two months. I’ve gotten to talk with and get to know a great many people I never would have had the opportunity to if it wasn’t for April’s feed, and you deciding to join us to chat about the miracle we witnessed Saturday made it something wonderful.
Thank you for choosing us. Thank you for making it something memorable. Thank you for making it special.
Thank you.
Jason Hussong is CBS4’s Social Media Manager
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope asks Vatican's top sex crimes expert to look into case of Chilean bishop accused of cover-up.
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A woman whose three-year-old daughter cannot talk is raising money for equipment to give her a voice.
Sophie Edes, from Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, has Rett syndrome, which means she cannot walk or communicate through speech.
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Supporting an anti-bullying campaign and raising money for charity – it’s been a busy time at Seahouses Primary School.
Recently, the school joined forces with others across the county to promote the theme of Anti-Bullying Week – All Different, All Equal.
The staff and children wore odd socks to help the pupils celebrate what makes them and others unique.
The younger children also wore JoJo Bows and followed her guide to Stand up to Hate.
This was followed by a day of wearing spots to raise funds for Children in Need and the Teenage Cancer Trust.
Cakes and old pounds coins were donated from parents to raise funds.
Northumberland cancer survivor Becky Cole also visited to share her story.
She explained how money raised has helped her and others. She also said that the wig she wore after losing her hair during treatment was paid for by funds raised by Little Princess Trust, which is a charity supported by Children in Need.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - PT XL Axiata Tbk:
* PT XL AXIATA PLANS TO ENTER INDONESIA PAY TV BUSINESS IN Q2, LOOKS TO RAISE $500 MILLION OVER 3-5 YEARS - DIAN SISWARINI, CEO OF PT XL AXIATA TBK, TOLD REPORTERS
* WILL REQUIRE EXTERNAL FUNDING, BUT HAS NOT DECIDED WHETHER TO ISSUE BONDS - CEO THE COMPANY SAYS RESPONDING TO FALLING YIELDS IN SATURATED TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY Further company coverage: (Reporting By Ed Davies)
ROLLING STONES: Jagger said he feels under pressure to be “Mr Energy” when he performs
The Rolling Stones rocker revealed he now feels under pressure to be “Mr Energy” when he performs.
And Sir Mick – who is still touring with the band – added he wished fans understood the concept of time.
He said: “People have this obsession. They want you to be like you were in 1969.
“They want you to, because otherwise their youth goes with you, you know.”
March 19 (Reuters) - Rocket Internet Se:
* HOME24 CO-CEO SAYS CONSIDERS INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL OPTIONS TO FINANCE FUTURE GROWTH; DECLINES COMMENT ON POSSIBLE IPO Further company coverage: (Reporting by Frankfurt Newsroom)
Britain's Best Bike Shops is a UK wide poll to find the best bike shops in partnership with Lezyne, Muc-Off and BikeZaar.
No one opens a mountain bike shop to get rich. They do it because they have a deep passion for riding in the dirt. As such, many tend to have great trails on their doorstep, an in-depth knowledge of the best local singletrack and a willingness to share it. Many of them are involved in developing mountain biking at a grassroots level – running trail-building days, leading guided rides and even organising events. A good bike shop is often both the beating heart and the backbone of a good riding scene. With our Britain’s Best Bike Shop campaign, we want to recognise and celebrate that fact, and reward those that go the extra mile for their customers and the wider riding community.
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Baku. 12 May. REPORT.AZ/ During the first quarter of 2017, clients performed about 185,000 transactions with plastic cards of the Bank. Overall turnover of payment card transactions amounted 31,5 million manats. This is 25% and 30% growth, in comparison with the first quarter of 2016.
Report was informed in the bank's press service.
Azer Turk Bank, a member of international payment systems of MasterCard and VISA, offers a wide range of services for the emission and use of plastic cards. The number of active plastic cards of the Bank has reached 33 thousands, that is 34 percent more compared to the first quarter of 2016.
75 percent of shares of Azer Turk Bank, performing in Azerbaijan since 1995, belong to the state.
Disgust and hatred have overwhelmed Dynasty Warriors enthusiasts as the first trailer for the upcoming live action movie has proven immensely disappointing to them, a fate that befalls most video game movie adaptations…
The movie is being produced by the Chinese company China 3D Digital Entertainment Limited; the trailer, which has amassed a considerable amount of dislikes despite possessing the “mowing down hordes of worthless enemies” staple that fans love about the series:
Whether or not the movie will truly be awful can be determined come 2019.
In the Telegraph's Five by Five briefing for today, Monday 14 August, correspondents from across the newsroom report on North Korea’s new missile technology, the devastating landslide in Sierra Leone, and Mo Farah’s retirement from track racing.
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People wearing heavy clown make-up can outsmart facial recognition software, meaning individuals can avoid being detected by surveillance systems.
Computers are fooled by the make-up because black paint below the mouth changes how a facial recognition program perceives people's jawlines, a computer science researcher has discovered.
Heavy everyday make-up such as eyeliner do not fool the algorithms, and some full-face painting styles, such as the gothic "corpse" make-up, are not enough either.
But a researcher and blogger known as Tahkion demonstrated that facepaint worn by “Juggalos”, the nickname of fans of a band called Insane Clown Posse, confuses facial recognition algorithms.
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MOUNT PLEASANT — Residents in Michigan’s Fourth Congressional District will have an opportunity to address U.S. Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Evart, about concerns they have on issues facing the […]
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Chef Ramsay puts the Red and Blue Teams through a challenge that requires them to stab their ingredients with giant spears.
A triple shooting in West Dublin yesterday is being blamed on a local feud.
An eight month old baby, his mother and a teenage boy were hit with shotgun pellets in Mulhuddart at midday.
A man in his 40s was arrested - but no one has been charged yet.
Irish Independent reporter Ian Begley was at the scene when the family's grandad made a statement:
Apple Blossom Festival announces plans for 2018 Posted by Communities, Other Communities | Comments Off on Apple Blossom Festival announces plans for 2018 Posted by Empire Press on Oct 4, 2017 in All Content
WENATCHEE — The Washington State Apple Blossom Festival has announced the officers, board of directors, theme and logo for next year’s Apple Blossom Festival.
Andy Kottkamp, a partner at Kottkamp,Yedinak, LLPC, will be the director general of the 2018 festival. Other officers include Bryan Campbell, Pro Active Real Estate, Applarian chancellor; Deanna Bollinger, Nancy’s Party Rentals, assistant director general; and Lori Reed, Mitchell, Reed & Schmitten, program director.
The festival’s theme is “How Do You Like Them Apples.”
The 99th Apple Festival will take place from April 26 through May 6.
For more information, visit the festival’s website at appleblossom.org.
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A man has been taken to hospital after a crash on a North-east road.
Police were called to the junction with Oldmeldrum Road and Souterford Road in Inverurie just after 11am after receiving reports of a collision between a car and a motorbike.
Paramedics also attended and treated a man in his 40s at the scene before he was taken to hospital. It is understood nobody was seriously injured.
The road was blocked while the vehicles were recovered and has since reopened.
A Scottish Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We received a call at 11:01am today to attend a road traffic collision on Souterford Road.
“We dispatched one ambulance to the scene.
“One male patient in his 40s was taken to the Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.”
Steve Palmer performs during the Nanaimo Folk Connection show on Friday at 7 p.m. at the Hope Lutheran Church. His interest in music began in childhood.
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CARLSBAD, N.M. (AP) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture is nearing the end of an eradication program targeting feral hogs that have been rooting up New Mexico and other parts of the country.
The Carlsbad Current-Argus reports officials say the program is set to end in September 2018 and more funding will be needed to continue fighting the pests.
Officials say about 1,620 invasive feral hogs were removed from New Mexico in the five years since eradication began.
USDA records show the pigs dig up $1.5 billion in damage each year across the country
Not native to New Mexico, the hogs are believed to have been first brought over from Europe in the 1500s when explorers were setting up future food sources in what was a desolate, untamed wilderness.
A 32-year-old mother and her 3-year-old son died in a mobile home fire in Rankin County on Joe Davis Road.
Relatives identify the victims as Amanda Brasher and her son, Tanner Patterson.
A neighbor said they heard popping noises Friday morning before discovering the fire. They were able to pull one person from the home to safety. That person is being treated at a local hospital.
The cause of the fire is unclear.
We will have more on this tragic story tonight.
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Lauren Conrad is celebrating the new year by announcing she’s expecting a baby.
The 30-year-old former star of MTV’s “Laguna Beach” and “The Hills” posted a picture of her sonogram on Instagram on Monday with the note, “I have a feeling 2017 is going to be the best year yet.”
Happy New Year! I have a feeling 2017 is going to be the best year yet… A photo posted by Lauren Conrad (@laurenconrad) on Jan 1, 2017 at 7:57am PST
This will be the first child for Conrad and her 36-year-old musician husband, William Tell. The couple married in 2014.
Since leaving TV, Conrad has worked as a fashion designer and launched a homeware line.
Taking a walk down memory lane today: https://t.co/OBDypyc5v7 pic.twitter.com/320K0KpZM5 — Lauren Conrad (@LaurenConrad) December 28, 2016
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DES MOINES — A 63-year-old Ames man died Sunday, Jan. 1 after a fall at Ledges State Park, south of Boone. According to DNR officials, the man fell approximately 60 feet from an overlook off the Lost Lake Trail at about 11:15 a.m. He was air-lifted out of the park to Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines and was pronounced dead on arrival.
The man was part of an annual group hike event at the park. Investigation of the incident is ongoing and the name of the individual is being withheld at this time, pending notification of family.
With reports now stating Special Counsel Robert Mueller is investigating Pres. Trump for possible obstruction of justice, the president's personal legal team denied absolutely nothing in those reports. Our panel reacts.
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Venezuela has turned into a literal hell on earth. It is on the verge of total collapse.
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TOKYO (TR) – Tokyo Metropolitan Police have launched an investigation following the discovery of the bodies of an elderly woman and her sister in their residence in Toshima Ward on Thursday, reports TBS News (Feb. 2).
Before noon, the bodies of the women were found in the living room of the residence. Police later confirmed that the bodies belonged to Shizue Sekiguchi, 86, and her 79-year-old sister.
According to police, the bodies did not exhibit any external wounds, and the clothing of the women was not disturbed.
Police are now attempting to determine the causes of death.
From President Trump, to the Speaker of the House, Paul Ryan, to the House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi there are 2 common threads I noticed in their speeches: Unity and Prayer. Listen to the words of all of them including the prayer that was offered to God before the session was underway. I particularly loved hearing the entire House of Representatives say “Amen” after the prayer, and hearing them recite the Pledge of Allegiance as they as a body said, “Under God.” -Dave Weston
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GENEVA, N.Y. (AP) — A New York arts venue is inviting people to bring their dogs to the movies.
WHEC says the Smith Opera House in Geneva will be showing four canine-inspired films from Feb. 11-17.
Dogs will be admitted for free — and will even get treats. But they'll they have to remain on a leash.
The movies are "Best in Show," ''The Artist," ''Bolt" and — of course — "Must Love Dogs."
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - Boston Scientific Corp:
* BOSTON SCIENTIFIC RECEIVES U.S. FDA APPROVAL FOR THE VERCISE™ DEEP BRAIN STIMULATION SYSTEM
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TIRANA, Feb. 2 – Albania’s opposition has accused Prime Minister Edi Rama of lying in statements related to Albania’s vote in favor of a UN resolution urging the United States
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Lincoln County Sheriff's Office deputies said Jonita Travis Cornwell, 37, of Louise Avenue, sold methamphetamine in Crouse and southern Lincoln County. She was arrested on Thursday, accused of selling drugs to undercover detectives over a four-month period.
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* Hy ‍net profit attributable increased 22.5% to $7.3 million​
* Interim dividend 4.5 cents per share
* Hy revenues from ordinary activities rose 18 percent to $173 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Real Madrid are set to sign Kepa Arrizabalaga
Real Madrid have been seeking to sign a new goalkeeper to replace Keylor Navas for years.
The club failed to sign Manchester United star De Gea in the 2015 summer transfer window.
And their interest in Chelsea shot-stopper Courtois got nowhere last summer.
Now, Real appear to have given up on ever signing the Premier League duo.
Spanish newspaper Marca report that Real have instead wrapped up an agreement to land Kepa.
Washington (CNN) The embattled nominee tapped to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs was known as "the candy man" inside the White House, Sen. Jon Tester said Tuesday, citing reports from individuals who raised concerns about his nomination.
The Montana Democrat told CNN's Anderson Cooper that around 20 people raised concerns to his committee about Rear Adm. Ronny Jackson, and according to those people, Jackson would hand out prescriptions "like candy."
Tester described reports to the Veterans' Affairs Committee that alleged that on overseas trips, Jackson would "go down the aisle way of the airplane and say, 'All right, who wants to go to sleep?' And hand out the prescription drugs like they were candy ... and put them to sleep and then give them the drugs to wake them back up again."
"These are called controlled substances for a reason," Tester said on "Anderson Cooper 360."
I’ve always thought Nicole Scherzinger had a bright future as a professional hot nobody. So I’m glad to see she finally gave up on her boring music career to dedicate herself to living that Instagram life full-time. Here she is showing off her cleavage-in-the-car skills, her bikini-sunset skills and her pretend-modeling-shoot skills. Like I said, she’s a total pro at this already!
Lumileds, a global lighting solutions company and the exclusive supplier of Philips-branded automotive lighting products, said it has introduced a new and advanced generation of automotive LED lighting for a wide range of interior and exterior vehicle applications.
Philips Ultinon LED lights deliver brilliant, high-tech lighting in a variety of colors so that drivers can easily see and be seen, according to the company.
Available in cool blue, intense red, intense amber, and 6000K bright white, the advanced Philips Ultinon LEDs provide excellent light distribution with a wide angle and proper light diffusion. They are designed as direct replacements for conventional bulbs in stop lights, turn-signal lights, backup lights, taillights, position lights, hazard lights, trunk lights, glove-compartment lights and interior floor lights.
To find out more, visit philips.com/automotive or call (800) 257-6054.
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Jones finished in 17.58 seconds.
Earlier, Mt. Juliet Christian junior Darius Hylick finished second in the shot put with a throw of 48-7. His Saints football teammate, Logan Collier, was third in the long jump with a leap of 20-10.25..
A day earlier, Lebanon’s Special Olympics team took advantage of the newly-created Unified Track Invitational. Here are the Blue Devils’ results:
Long jump relay — 1. Breeze Copas, 18-7.5; 4. Sean Raines, 14-4.5. Team rankings: 1. Lebanon, 33-0, 10 points
Shot put relay—2. Wyatt Simmons, 33-5; 13. Hailey Barrett, 16-8. 4. Lebanon, 50-1, 5
100-meter relay—1. Breeze Copas, :12.08; 8. Joe Browne, :14.18. 1. Lebanon, :26.26, 10
4-by-100 relay—1. Lebanon (Sean Raines, Breeze Copas, Joe Browne, Wyatt Simmons), :50.77
200-meter relay—2. Wyatt Simmons, :25.55; 6. Jacob Tucker, :28.64. 1. Lebanon, :54.19, 10
YOUNGSTOWN — A 911 caller told dispatchers she did not see who fired the shots that killed a man in a car on East Myrtle Avenue in November of 2015.
Jurors in the trial of one of three men charged with the death of 33-year-old Thomas Owens heard tapes of the Nov. 14, 2015, call for a police and ambulance.
“Someone just shot my cousin,” the female caller said today in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court.
“Do you know who shot him?” the female dispatcher replied.
“He’s not breathing,” the caller said.
Jason Heard, 21, is charged with aggravated murder for the death of Owens, who was shot and killed while he was sitting in a car with three other men on East Myrtle Avenue. The other men were not injured. Heard also faces three counts of attempted murder.
A jury was selected Monday before Judge Lou D’Apolito and testimony began today after jurors viewed the crime scene.
For the complete story, read Wednesday's Vindicator and Vindy.com
May 2 Kontron AG:
* Supervisory board of Kontron AG approves conclusion of a merger agreement
* S&T AG, Linz (Austria), has today taken a decision in principle on a non-cash capital increase, excluding subscription rights of existing shareholders
* Exact exchange ratio and amount of additional cash‎ compensation are currently being determined, will be resolved subsequently be published timely before annual general meeting of kontron ag on June 19, 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
AUSTIN, Texas -- Jordan Spieth and Patrick Reed go from being teammates to opponents in match play.
Spieth and Reed have a 7-2-2 record as partners in two Ryder Cups and last year's Presidents Cup. They were drawn in the same four-man group for the Dell Technologies Match Play, which starts Wednesday at Austin Country Club. Spieth knows the course well from his days playing for the Texas Longhorns.
The format at this World Golf Championship is round-robin play through Friday, with the winners of each 16 groups advancing to a weekend of single elimination.
Dustin Johnson is the No. 1 seed. Also in his group is Kevin Kisner, one of his best friends from junior golf in South Carolina.
Tommy Fleetwood faces an all-England match Wednesday against Ian Poulter.
WATCH: Sarah Sanders Swats Away Race-Baiting Question From CNN’s Jim Acosta
White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders swatted away CNN’s Jim Acosta when he asked a race-baiting question Monday.
Acosta, already on his second question, asked, “Can I ask you about a tweet that the president put out last week?”
“He tweeted a lot over the weekend, but, last week, he was talking about sanctuary cities in California and, saying there was a revolution going on in California, some of these sanctuary areas want out of this ridiculous crime infested and breeding concept.” – READ MORE
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LANCASTER, Ohio (AP) - A teenager who hasn't finished high school is hoping to become the next mayor of a small central Ohio city.
The Eagle-Gazette reports (http://ohne.ws/2mXUDWd ) that Clayton Lunsford's petition for candidacy in Lancaster's mayoral race was confirmed by the Board of Elections on March 2. No one else has submitted a petition as of March 6. The deadline for submission is Aug. 14.
The 17-year-old Lunsford is a junior at Lancaster High School and will be 18 in August. He is running as an independent nominee.
Lunsford says the presidential election showed him that "some Americans are ready for change."
The candidate who wins the Nov. 7 election will finish out the rest of Brian Kuhn's term, which will be about two years. Kuhn recently resigned.
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Maine governor nominates MaineHousing director
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Maine Gov. Paul LePage is proposing to elevate the senior director of programs in the Maine State Housing Authority to director.
Dan Brennan has a quarter century of experience with MaineHousing. His nomination must be confirmed the Maine Senate.
MaineHousing has been without a director since John Gallagher retired in January. Deputy Director Peter Merrill stepped in to fill the role on a temporary basis.
LePage said the director's post must be filled. He said MaineHousing plays an important duty in serving "our state's most vulnerable populations."
March 19 (Reuters) - SHK Hong Kong Industries Ltd:
* DECLARED ‍INTERIM DIVIDEND OF HK$0.05 PER SHARE​
* FY ‍PROFIT ATTRIBUTABLE HK$166.667 MILLION VERSUS LOSS OF HK$73.565 MILLION​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
A Gastonia man was arrested on Saturday for stalking a woman and children outside of the woman’s home and is due for an appointment with a judge on Tuesday.
The accused, Victor Caldwell Byers, age 43, has been convicted and imprisoned before on various charges of drug possession, assault, and possession of a firearm by a felon, as well as a prison sentence for manslaughter in 1992 after which he spent two years in jail before being released.
The woman said that she was in her home on Friday when she noticed a man lurking outside watching her and the children.
Police arrested the man on Saturday, and found him in possession of a shotgun as well as marijuana. The barrel of the shotgun was 15.5 inches in length, and he had less than an ounce of marijuana. On this occasion, he has been charged with possession of a firearm by a felon, possession of a weapon of mass destruction, stalking, and marijuana possession. He is imprisoned on $25,000 bond in Gaston County Jail.
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NEW YORK (AP)  YouTube stars KSI and Logan Paul are taking their acts into the boxing ring.
They've agreed to a two-fight deal, with the first bout in the Manchester, England, on August 25th and a rematch in the United States.
KSI, whose real name is Olajide William Olatunji, was training with boxers Floyd Mayweather Sr. and Badou Jack in Los Angeles.
The 24-year-old English comedian and actor beat YouTuber Joe Weller in the ring in London last month.
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YouTube removed Paul's channels earlier this year after he posted images of what appeared to be a suicide victim online. Paul later apologized. YouTube also temporarily suspended advertising on the 22-year-old's channels in February due to an odd "pattern of behavior."
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President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Ambassador Apollonius Demenongu Agev from Benue State (North-central) and Mr. Kio Solomon Benibo Amieyeofori from Rivers State (South-south) as Deputy Directors-General (DDGs) at the National Intelligence Agency (NIA).
This was contained in a statement issued yesterday in Abuja by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and signed by the Permanent Secretary, General Services Office GSO, Olusegun Adekunle.
“The appointments are in fulfillment of Para. 4 (1) & (2) of the relevant Instrument establishing the NIA.
“The Director-General of NIA, in line with the provisions of the instrument under reference, will assign areas of responsibilities to the DDGs who will assist him in carrying out his functions as Director-General.
The appointments take immediate effect,” the statement added.
3 people charged with violently kidnapping actors
Three people have been charged with the violent kidnapping of actress Daisy McCrakin and actor Joseph Capone during a failed ransom plot back in May. Capone was allegedly tortured and McCrakin was forced to sign a $10,000 check before she managed to escape.
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Aengus Meldon of the National University of Ireland Galway lost a preliminary race in a way that nobody could have anticipated.
As Meldon was in the final stretch and leading his 800-meter prelim of the Irish University Indoor Championship on Friday, a rubber band flew out of nowhere and caught Meldon’s legs.
He tried to hold off the other runners, but had to settle for second. The rubber band came from the pole vaulters’ warm-up bar and spectacularly caught Meldon at the right time.
The announcer’s call was possibly even more incredible.
Meldon would qualify for the finals but finished 8th.
(h/t Deadspin)
The Film the NFL Doesn’t Want You To See
Source: The Intercept
Shaun King:
THIS, LADIES AND gentlemen, is the most important highlight reel of the NFL this season. It’s also the highlight reel that the NFL does not want you to see.
Like every season, this year has brought us some amazing catches, breakthrough runs, and dramatic long-range field goals. But there was another kind of record hit this season: a destructive one, with an astounding 281 concussions from the NFL preseason until today, according to the league’s own aggregate statistics. That’s the most concussions since the NFL started keeping track six years ago.
Around 70 firefighters are tackling a blaze in West Drayton as huge plumes of smoke were seen rising into the air.
Fiifteen fire engines were sent to the incident in Trout Road on Saturday (February 3).
London Fire Brigade said it has has received more than 30 calls from concerned members of the public, the first of which was made at 11.36am.
One person has said police are at the scene and roads are sealed off.
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Mason Banks, age 3, looks at his brother Madden and their mother Erica Callender at York Hospital. Madden Banks was born at 5:30 a.m., hours after his mom finished her shift as a York County 911 dispatcher.
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Aki and son
Chinedu Ikedieze who is popularly known as Aki to most Ghanaians for their popular movie ‘Aki & Popor’ which became such a great hit in Ghana some years ago, has been blessed with a beautiful child.
Aki who is also one of the lead character in the hit African sitcom ‘The Johnsons’ took to his Instagram to make the announcement. He has been married to his wife Nneoma Nwaijah since 2011 and this baby is their first child.
“UNTO US A CHILD IS BORN“– He wrote on his Instagram account with a photo attachment of the baby.
It must be such a joyous moment for his family to be blessed with a baby on the first day of January.
Racer X Online is sad to report that movie director Bruce Brown, one of the most influential people in the history of American motorcycling, has passed away.
Brown, the man behind the seminal 1971 motorcycling film On Any Sunday, as well as the groundbreaking 1964 surfing epic Endless Summer, was 80 years old. A pioneer in the filming of what are now known as action sports, Brown put motorcycling front and center in 1971 when he followed the racing exploits of Malcolm Smith, Mert Lawwill, and the actor Steve McQueen on film. The resulting picture helped kicked off a motorcycling revolution, exposing millions to the joy of riding and racing motorcycles. He was introduced into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 1999.
Godspeed to Bruce Brown.
Former Dream and Strikeforce middleweight champion Ronald Souza has one goal that he wants to achieve this year.
The Brazilian jiu-jitsu legend had been on the cusp of a UFC title shot but suffered a TKO loss to current middleweight champion Robert Whittaker in his bout last April.
However, he got back on track in his most recent bout.
As seen in the main event of UFC on FOX 27 (UFC Charlotte) on Saturday, January 27, 2018, at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina on big FOX, Souza scored a devastating knockout victory over Brunson in the first round.
Souza recently went on record that he plans to become the UFC middleweight champion by the end of this year.
He is slated to meet Kelvin Gastelum in the co-main event of UFC 224.
If he can beat Gastelum, then he would likely face the winner of the upcoming middleweight title bout against Whittaker and Yoel Romero at UFC 225 in July.
Thus, Souza’s goal of becoming champion this year could become a reality late in 2018.
Police in Glasgow have launched an investigation after a teenager was hit in the face with a glass bottle in Kelvingrove Park.
The 17-year-old victim suffered a serious facial injury in the unprovoked attack which happened near the fountain and pond at around 11.40pm on Friday.
Officers believe a group of four or five male youths were involved in the incident.
The suspects are described as being 17, one of them was 5ft 9 in, with dark hair, wearing dark t-shirt and shorts. Another was carrying a white bag.
Police have appealed for witnesses.
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. - The driver of the van that collided head-on with an MTA bus Friday morning on Arthur Kill Road at Johnson Street has been identified as Marcus Brown by friends.
Preliminary reports indicate that the crash occurred shortly before 7 a.m. when Brown, 33, lost consciousness while driving, said a spokesman for the NYPD's Deputy Commissioner of Public Information.
Brown is still in critical condition Friday night, according to a spokeswoman for Staten Island University Hospital (SIUH).
The operator of the S74 bus and two passengers suffered injuries that were not life threatening, according to a spokeswoman for the MTA.
They were also taken to SIUH in Ocean Breeze, according to police.
The NYPD's Highway Collision Investigation Squad is probing the accident.
L.C. Grubbs Puckett
Ms. L.C. Grubbs Puckett age 96 of Palmersville, died on April 21, 2018 at Weakley County Rehab & Nursing Center. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 in Bowlin Funeral Home Chapel at 11:00 AM with burial to follow in Morgan Cemetery in Palmersville Bro. Joe Williamson will officiate the service. Visitation will be held on the day of the service from 9:00 AM until service time at 11:00 AM in Bowlin Funeral Home Chapel. L.C. Grubbs Puckett was born October 15, 1921 to the late Edwin and Maggie Wilson Grubbs. She leaves behind her nephew; Billy Joe Rainbolt, her nieces; Norma Dunn and Anna Nelson, many great nieces and great nephews, and a host of friends.
March 19 (Reuters) - Macy’s Inc:
* MACY’S, INC. LAUNCHES NEW APP AND IN-STORE TECHNOLOGY FEATURES TO ENHANCE THE CONSUMER SHOPPING EXPERIENCE
* MACY’S INC - ‍AN AUGMENTED REALITY FURNITURE SHOPPING EXPERIENCE WILL BE INCORPORATED INTO MACY’S APP WITH A ROLLOUT BEGINNING IN APRIL​
* MACY’S INC - ‍MACY’S IS ALSO SCALING TO AN ADDITIONAL 60 LOCATIONS A VIRTUAL REALITY (VR) FURNITURE PILOT​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reuters.Brief@thomsonreuters.com)
Kenyan Premier League is set to resume this weekend after a three week break.
A total of eight matches will be played across the country with top ties being Sofapaka against Gor Mahia and Mathare United facing off with limping AFC Leopards. However, the match between Muhoroni Youth against Nakumatt FC has been postponed as KPL communicated to the media in a statement obtained by Goal.
"Please note that the Muhoroni Youth-Nakumatt has been postponed until further notice," read a short statement from the body running the top tier. Goal understands that the decision has been reached following the ban impossed on Muhoroni Stadium by Football Kenya Federation.
April 5 Allied Minds Plc
* Will undertake a restructuring, reallocating capital and management resources across portfolio and pipeline
* Restructuring will result in discontinued funding for 7 subsidiaries
* A process will be undertaken to seek strategic alternatives for these businesses, which could include sales or transfers of legal entities or assets, or liquidations
* Discontinuation of funding at these subsidiaries will free up approximately $14 million of capital spend budgeted for 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting By London Bureau)
The investments will go toward the purchase of automated machinery and equipment upgrades and construction of two new buildings on the property. The building construction will include a 200,000-square-foot facility to overhaul GTF engines.
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Japanese curry is Japanese comfort food. It's a household staple, a school lunch, a two-punch combo of starch and sauce - rich and sweet, with little-to-no heat unlike Indian and Thai curries.
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It seems as though this year is just flying by.
Can you believe Friday is the first of June already?
Along with all the upcoming festivities this month, one of my personal favorite events is the annual Tonasket Founders’ Day celebration this weekend...
Goodrich Petroleum (GDP +1.5% ) is higher even as most other energy company stocks swoon, after reporting better than expected results from a Haynesville shale gas well in Louisiana.
GDP says its Wurtsbaugh 25&24 No. 1 well, which was fracked with ~4K lbs. of proppant per ft. on a 9K-ft. lateral, achieved a 24-hour peak rate of 31M cf/day.
The company expects to spud its next well, the Franks 25&24 No. 1, in mid-July with a planned 10K-ft. lateral, and plans to drill and complete two additional long lateral wells later in the year.
GDP also says its recent acquisition of a 600-acre lease adjacent to its existing acreage in Red River Parish, La., will allow it to expand activity with five 10K-ft. laterals and one additional 4,600-ft. lateral.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The Alabama House of Representatives will debate on Tuesday whether teachers can carry guns on campus. The latest push for school security proposed by Republican Rep. Will Ainsworth would allow designated teachers or school administrators approved by local law enforcement to carry firearms in school. Parents wouldn’t know which educators carry for security reasons.
The bill passed in a tight committee vote last week after contentious debate during a public hearing. It’s one of multiple gun-related bills introduced in the Alabama legislature after the Feb. 14 shooting at a Florida high school that killed 17 people.
Lawmakers in at least ten other states have also proposed arming teachers or school employees. Florida passed a school safety and gun control law that included arming teachers three weeks after the Parkland massacre.
Police in Austin, Texas have increased the reward to $100,000 for help in catching the person who planted three bombs that killed two people and wounded two others earlier this month. Diane Hodges reports.
Mertens stepped up as Napoli’s main man after Gonzalo Higuain joined Juventus.
The 30-year-old has been in exceptional form for the Serie A outfit this term, with eight goals in all competitions.
United appear to be blessed in terms of striking options, with Romelu Lukaku, Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial, while Zlatan Ibrahimovic could return to action in the New Year.
Mertens was tracked by Arsenal over the summer, but they were unable to strike a deal.
The Belgian has a £26million release clause, and Marino thinks the low value is intriguing United.
Feb 14 Max's Group Inc
* Appointed Dave T. Fuentebella as chief risk officer; Fuentebella shall serve concurrently as CFO and member of board Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
From: Ivan Kovacks, Leeds.
I’ve just got back from one of my regular walks and some of the things I saw got me thinking.
I always try to get regular walks in as often as possible and think we are so lucky to have so many great open parks in Leeds to walk in. They look good all through the year, and are well tended despite all the cutbacks.
As such, I am very happy to pay my council tax and see some of it go to the parks department and the good works they do for Leeds.
It is a pleasure to see many families out and new parents taking their youngsters for a play in the parks as opposed to sitting them at home in front of a TV.
However, I’ve just seen three professional dog-walkers in Farnley Park. Whilst they all kept the dogs under control and tidied up the mess, I thought I’m paying for this park and its upkeep and these people are making a profit on the back of my council tax.
One wonders if dog walkers should have a permit to work in public parks that others pay for, and should these permits be paid for?
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Shirley Abrahamson will not seek re-election next year.
The 84-year-old Abrahamson issued a statement saying "For a variety of reasons, I have decided not to seek re-election." She calls it the right decision for her and the state.
Abrahamson is the former long-time chief justice and the first woman on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, joining in 1976. She has been sick in recent months and participating on cases by telephone only.
Abrahamson says she intends to serve on the court through July 31, 2019.
Abrahamson has been part of a two-justice liberal minority that will grow to three in August when Rebecca Dallet joins the court.
The election to replace Abrahamson will be in April. Abrahamson says she will encourage qualified candidates to run.
The economic environment in Europe is becoming increasingly unstable.
The crisis in Italy, with a power vacuum raising the specter of further political upheaval, is sure to have very significant repercussions, both economic and political, in Europe and beyond. That is all but inevitable.
With Greece preparing to emerge from its third international bailout this summer, it will have to display great caution as this political and economic drama plays out on the European stage.
Hasty decisions and moves by Greek politicians as well as the government’s plans to tap the international capital markets in the coming months could very easily lead to fatal mistakes that could carry a very heavy cost for the Greek economy and for society at large.
It is extremely important that those in power carefully weigh up their moves and demonstrate prudence in their decisions at this very critical time.
Ireland police scandal throws prime minister Enda Kenny into crisis
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FC Copenhagen will be under extreme duress to reach the last 16 of the Europa League this season.
The gods of football were brutally unkind to the Lions, who were paired with Spanish giants Atletico Madrid – Champions League runners-up in 2014 and 2016 – in the draw moments ago.
READ MORE: FC Copenhagen reach Europa League knockout stage
Second leg away
Because FCK is unseeded, the first leg will take place in Copenhagen on February 15, while the second leg will be played on February 22.
More information about tickets for the games will surface sometime during Tuesday at fck.dk.
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Will a feathered bird steal a show, which otherwise might have gone underappreciated?
A parrot will deliver the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ fourth-round selection to an announcer on the Raymond James Stadium pirate ship on Day 3 of the 2018 NFL Draft, as part of a league-wide initiative to spice up the broadcast of the latter rounds of the annual selection process.
Zsa Zsa, a parrot from the Florida Exotic Bird Sanctuary, will do the honors, the Bucs announced Monday on their website. Caretaker Stephanie Dripps will be on hand, presumably to prevent Zsa Zsa from recommending the wrong player or a repeat of the James Paxton-versus-bald eagle mishap.
The 2018 NFL Draft will begin at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday. Rounds 2 and 3 will take place from 7 p.m. ET on Friday, with round 4 starting at noon ET on Saturday.
Film writer: Hollywood’s New McCarthyism Wednesday is the 70th anniversary of President Harry Truman launching his loyalty-oath program, which was soon followed by a congressional investigation into Communist infiltration of...
Quarterback Nick Foles of the Philadelphia Eagles raises the Vince Lombardi Trophy after defeating the New England Patriots, 41-33, in Super Bowl LII at U.S. Bank Stadium on February 4, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Eagles Super Bowl hero Nick Foles will speak to reporters at the team’s South Philadelphia training complex Tuesday afternoon, marking his first extended media session since Super Bowl LII.
Foles, along with Eagles victory parade icon Jason Kelce and defensive line leader Fletcher Cox will speak around 1:30 p.m. as they take a break from spring training activities at the NovaCare Complex.
You can watch their remarks live on this page.
These spring breakers in Florida won’t let a trip to the slammer stand in the way of their fun.
The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office said more than a dozen partying minors were arrested Saturday afternoon and were all smiles on a bus headed to jail.
In a photo tweeted by deputies, some of the shackled spring breakers flashed big grins — with one girl even appearing to pose with her handcuffs.
The gang of 14 was arrested for underage drinking amid St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, authorities said.
“We remind you we have #ZeroTolerance for underage drinking!” the sheriff’s office said. “21 is the law — and it’s strictly enforced for your safety and the safety of those around you.”
The Swiss franc rose across the board after a Russian media reported that North Korea was ready to test a long-range missile over the weekend. The headline triggered the demand for safe-havens assets, like the Swissy, the yen and gold. USD/CHF erased all …
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The City is looking for videographers to promote reusable bags
The City of Victoria is holding a contest to promote reusable bags (File photo) The City of Victoria is holding a contest to promote reusable bags (File photo)
The City of Victoria is hosting a contest for videographers interested in reducing the numbers of single use plastic bags.
The “Bring your own bag” contest invites people to submit a 60 second educational video exploring the theme of reusable bags.
There will be a youth category for people age 18 and under, and a general category, each with a top prize of $1000 as chosen by a jury. An additional $500 will go towards the People’s Choice category.
The contest has been extended to run until June 5, and winners will be announced on June 8.
Winning videos will be hosted on the City of Victoria’s website, and may be incorporated into the City’s social media strategies starting July 1.
For more information you can head to City of Victoria’s website.
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Agents discovered a compartment in the floorboard and in it they found more than 60 "bricks" of marijuana worth close to $55,000. (Source: Customs and Border Protection)
Border Patrol agents found more than 68 pounds of marijuana hidden in the floor of a car on Tuesday, June 13.
According to a news release from the Customs and Border Protection, a K9 at the State Route 90 checkpoint alerted to an odor it is trained to detect, prompting agents to do a secondary inspection of the Chevrolet sedan.
Agents discovered a compartment in the floorboard and in it they found more than 60 "bricks" of marijuana worth close to $55,000.
The driver was a 20-year-old US citizen. He was arrested and charged with smuggling a controlled substance.
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News flash: You don't need a booth to promote your products at a small business expo. Here's how to prep for the next expo you'd like to attend, what you need to bring, how to measure success, and more!
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The turkey snood is likely one of the most mysterious hood ornaments of any critter on earth. It’s a goofy little thing that most hunters fail to consider any more than a facial feature of the turkey. But why does a snood do what a snood does? It’s the million dollar question when it comes to turkey anatomy, but Keith Beam, of NAP, helps shed some light on the turkey snood and why it’s important.
Snood: (noun) A fleshy protuberance above a turkey’s bill that may also hang down over the bill.
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So there you have it. Knowing how to take a turkey’s temperature via the snood can greatly improve your odds for success by knowing how to handle the situation with calling and making your next move.
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April 13 Bajaj Corp Ltd:
* March quarter net profit 526.7 million rupees
* March quarter net sales 2.04 billion rupees
* Net profit in March quarter last year was 542.6 million rupees as per Ind-AS; net sales was 2.08 billion rupees
* Says declared interim dividend of INR 11.50 per share Source text: bit.ly/2o8MFpY Further company coverage:
April 24 Raffles Medical Group Ltd
* Q1 revenue s$114.9 million versus s$116.9 million
* No dividend has been declared or recommended for q1 ended 31 march 2017
* Qtrly profit attributable s$15.55 million versus s$15.53 million
* Directors expect the group to remain profitable in 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
It's now easier than ever for Minnesotan's to get a lifesaving antidote of drug that helps with opiate overdoses. A new law allows people to get naloxone, known as Narcan, without a prescription, but it's not mandatory for all pharmacies to participate.
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a) Crowd (Old Trafford Capacity 75,643): 73465
b) Score and Winning team:Castleford 18 v 24 Leeds
c) First try (any player):Kallum Watkins
d) Time of first try: 10mins
e) Last try (any player) :Kallum Watkins
f) Kicks over the sticks (combined):7
Bonus...Harry Sunderland Trophy winner....
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DETROIT — A Detroit-area doctor charged with performing genital mutilation on two 7-year-old girls is denying the allegations, saying it was a religious practice for families in a Muslim sect.
A lawyer for Dr. Jumana Nagarwala told a judge Monday that the doctor agrees that genital mutilation is inappropriate. Attorney Shannon Smith says Nagarwala removed mucous from two Minnesota girls in February and then handed the gauze to the family for burial.
Smith says Nagarwala is a member of the Dawoodi Bohra community, a Muslim sect concentrated mostly in India. The group has a mosque in suburban Detroit.
A judge ordered Nagarwala to jail without bond, saying she’s a threat to the public. Federal prosecutors say it’s the first time someone has been charged with violating a U.S. ban on genital mutilation.
BEEBE, AR - Police arrested a man wanted during a bank robbery investigation. Patrick Loren Lucero was identified as the suspect and taken into custody early Tuesday morning by the Faulkner County Sheriff's Office, according to the Beebe Police Department.
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The University of Dundee has been ranked as the Top Young University in the UK – and one of the best young higher education institutions in the world – for the second year in a row. Dundee was placed 16th in the Times Higher Education Young University Rankings, the best performance of any UK institution in the world ranking. We have also been ranked 15th in the UK, a rise of six places from
Less than half of 14 billion crowqns allotted between the years 2011 – 2016 for the renovation and modernization of the country’s public universities were used up, according to the Supreme Audit Office. In its audit, the bureau reported that the Education Ministry, which oversaw the program, did not have a proper overview over how the funds spent improving infrastructure had helped. The ministry said that it did not agree with the findings and said it was conducting its own assessment of the subsidies program.
(DAILY MAIL) — A religion based around a robot god will succeed because humans tend to ‘worship supreme understanding’, experts have claimed.
One researcher has said the same drive that compels people to believe in higher beings and follow religions will also work for so-called AI ‘Godheads’.
Others have commented that, like religion, people will eventually rely on a ‘robot messiah’ to solve society’s problems.
GRAFTON, Mass. (WHDH) — A female high school student’s body was found on the side of the Mass Pike in Grafton Monday morning.
Police said the body was discovered on the westbound side of the Mass Pike just before 7 a.m. near the North Street overpass in Grafton.
The victim was identified as a student at Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Tech High School. Superintendent Dr. Michael Fitzpatrick said she was a junior in the school’s engineering program. Her name has not been released.
State Police and the Worcester County District Attorney’s office are investigating. Officials are calling it an “unattended death” until an autopsy can determine an exact cause.
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Kashmiris on both sides of the Line of Control and across the world are observing India’s Independence Day, Tuesday (August 15), as Black Day, reported Radio Pakistan.
Its aim is to convey the message to international community that India has usurped Kashmiris' inalienable right to self-determination by the dint of force.
The day will be marked by a complete strike in occupied Kashmir, call for which has been jointly given by the resistance leadership, comprising Syed Ali Gilani, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Muhammad Yasin Malik.
Meanwhile, protest rallies and demonstrations will be held throughout Azad Jammu and Kashmir to mark India’s Independence Day as Black Day.
Black flags will be hoisted on buildings throughout Occupied Kashmir.
In Muzaffarabad, a big protest demonstration will be held at Central Press club.
AJK Prime Minster Raja Farooq Haider Khan, leaders and representatives of various political, social and religious organizations will speech on the occasion.
CNN's Scott McLean reports from the south coast of the Big Island as fissures from Hawaii's Kilauea volcano bubble up and flow into the ocean.
In a state statement, Israel said it will stop holding pre-deportation hearings for the asylum seekers and all previous decisions to forcefully deport the Africans living in the country have now been nullified.
Israeli authorities on Tuesday admitted that their plan to relocate African asylum seekers has collapsed, adding that there is no opportunity to deport Africans from the country.
The forced removal of the asylum seekers — mostly men from Eritrea and Sudan — "is no longer on the agenda," the Israeli government said in a written statement, but added that it will keep looking for options to deport people voluntarily.
"Israel's immigration officials will continue to refer to infiltrators to the 'voluntary departure' office allowing them to move to a third country, but without conditioning the renewal of their legal status of their willingness to leave to a third country," the authorities stated.
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The Sweden international became Manchester United’s first summer signing this afternoon as Jose Mourinho snapped up the defender for an initial £30.8million fee.
Lindelof has put pen to paper on a four-year deal with the option of a further year.
Having spent nearly five years with the Portuguese champions, Lindelof admits it was difficult making a decision to switch to Old Trafford.
“I’d been at Benfica for nearly five years, so for me to leave was of course not a tough decision but a hard decision,” he told United’s website.
“I was happy there as I developed a lot as a player but when the opportunity came, it was very easy for me to pick it.
“United are one of the biggest clubs in the world and always want to win titles. That’s also my goal.
Best New Bands Of 2017 honoree Common Holly, aka Montréal-based singer-songwriter Brigitte Naggar, aka the indie-rock hedgehog of your dreams, recently released the very good new album Playing House. And now she’s released a new music video for early track “Nothing,” slightly goofily pairing the song’s quietly stunning heartbreak with bright colors and many Brigitte Naggars. Watch below.
Playing House is out now via Solitaire Recordings.
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte speaks at the Armed Forces of the Philippines change of command ceremony at a military camp in Quezon City, northeast of Manila, Philippines, Apr. 18, 2018. EPA-EFE FILE/MARK R. CRISTINO
The Philippine Department of Justice on Wednesday was investigating the deaths of two mayors who were shot dead this week, one of whom over alleged links to the illegal drugs trade.
Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra has ordered the National Bureau of Investigation to conduct a thorough probe into the deaths of Antonio Halili, the mayor of Tanauan in Batanga province, and Ferdinand Bote, mayor of General Tinio town in Nueva Ecija province.
BALTIMORE (AP) - An unusual smell prompted an evacuation and a hazardous materials response at a Baltimore high school. But after five people were taken to the hospital complaining of upset stomachs, fire officials discovered the source of the smell: a pumpkin spice air freshener.
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School was evacuated Thursday afternoon after students and teachers detected a strong smell on the third floor. Several people reported difficulty breathing.
The fire department and a hazardous materials team were called. Fire spokesman Roman Clark said two students and three adults were taken to the hospital for stomach ailments.
Then, firefighters located a pumpkin spice air aerosol plugged into an outlet in a classroom.
Classes at the school resumed Friday.
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ZURICH (AP) — Organizers of Alpine skiing at the 2022 Beijing Olympics are creating three different courses on two mountains.
Course designer Bernhard Russi says one course is "completely ideal" for individual and team events in parallel racing.
The team event debuts at the Pyeongchang Olympics in February. Men's and women's individual events are a likely proposal for the Olympic program four years later.
Team leaders were updated on Friday on 2022 Winter Games plans at International Ski Federation preseason meetings.
Russi says all three courses have been cleared at Xiaohaituo, 90 kilometers (55 miles) from Beijing. Earth-moving works should start within weeks.
The downhill course was judged too steep in parts for slalom and giant slalom. A different mountain around two kilometers (1 1/4 miles) away will host the other races.
HARRISONBURG, Va. — Stuckey Mosley poured in 35 points, two off his career high, and DeVelle Phillips added 17 and James Madison clawed from 11 points down to defeat Towson 79-73 on Saturday.
Mosely scored 23 points in the last 12:21 as James Madison (7-18, 3-9 Colonial Athletic Association) whacked away at the Towson lead. He converted a 3-point play to give the Dukes a 65-64 lead with 3:30 remaining. Phillips scored, grabbed a defensive rebound and dunked at the other end for a 70-68 lead with 1:09 left. Mosely followed with a layup and Darius Banks a pair of free throws and the 8-1 run put the game away.
Eddie Keith II scored the last five points for Towson (16-9, 6-6), keeping the Tigers within two until Banks and Mosely made three free throws in the last three seconds.
Zane Martin led Towson with 28 points before being hit with a technical and fouling out with three seconds to go. Mike Morsell added 20 points and Justin Gorham scored nine and grabbed 17 rebounds.
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ATLANTA (AP) – Thousands remain without electricity across the Deep South days after a winter snow storm snapped power lines across the region.
At least 24,900 homes and businesses in Georgia were still in the dark Monday according to Georgia Power and Georgia Electric Membership Corporation.
Metro Atlanta got several inches of snow Friday and Saturday, while some areas farther north saw up to a foot of snowfall.
Utilities in Mississippi reported at least 2,000 customers were still waiting for power to be restored. Alabama and Louisiana still had roughly 500 outages apiece Monday.
Several school systems closed Monday in Georgia because of a lingering threat of icy road conditions.
Temperatures are rising, so it must be time to head for the swimming pool or the lake. As a kid, I spent a lot of time in the swimming pool at my grandfather's ranch on Greenbriar Road, then outside of Tyler.
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LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's Prince William and his wife Kate left hospital with smiles on Monday carrying their newborn son, less than 7 hours after his birth.
Carrying the baby boy in a car seat, William and Kate smiled and waved to a crowd of well-wishers outside the hospital before driving off in a Land Rover.
Kate gave birth to a baby boy at 1001 GMT. William was present for the birth at St Mary's Hospital in west London where their other two children, George and Charlotte, were also born.
(Reporting by Andy Bruce; editing by Guy Faulconbridge)
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It is worth pointing out that these figures include only people that have the current marital status of “Divorced”. Someone that was divorced and remarried or someone that was divorced, remarried, and then widowed would not be captured in these totals.
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2 Jan, Kathmandu: Naya Shakti Nepal (NSN) Coordinator Dr Baburam Bhattarai has commented that major political parties differed in opinions for power sharing instead of forwarding the constitution amendment.
Receiving an attention letter submitted by the Reporters’ Club Nepal here Monday for the party to make efforts to end political deadlock in the country, leader Dr Bhattarai spoke of the need for forming a coalition government by addressing the issues related to power sharing.
Stating that there was not much difference in the ideological agendas among the Nepali Congress, CPN-Maoist Centre and CPN-UML, the former Prime Minister underscored the need to move ahead by taking the Madhesh-centric political parties into confidence.
He was of the opinion that amendment in constitution be considered first and head towards election.
Dr Bhattarai also ruled out the possibility of merger of his party with CPN-Maoist Center.
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Canada’s Fairfax Africa Investments Proprietary Ltd will not proceed with a plan to buy 23 percent of cement producer PPC (PPCJ.J) for 2 billion rand ($146.34 million), the South African company said on Monday.
Last month PPC’s board said it had advised Fairfax (FAHu.TO) that it would not be recommending the Canadian company’s partial offer to shareholders.
“On 8 December 2017, the Independent Board received Fairfax’s formal notification that it will not proceed with the partial offer and that, accordingly, the Fairfax partial offer circular will not be posted to PPC shareholders,” PPC said in a statement.
The Takeover Regulation Panel had granted Fairfax an extension to post its partial offer circular until Dec. 12.
Fairfax offered to buy 23 percent of PPC in September for 5.75 rand per share, or 2 billion rand, on condition that it was approved by shareholders in order to allow a merger with South African rival cement maker AfriSam.
April 20 uniQure NV:
* uniQure announces it will not seek marketing authorization renewal for Glybera in Europe
* Company maintains focus on core programs in Hemophilia B, Huntington's Disease and congestive heart failure
* Marketing authorization for Glybera to expire on October 25, 2017
* Glybera's usage has been extremely limited and do not envision patient demand increasing materially in years ahead
* uniQure - as a result of withdrawal of Glybera, expects to reduce future expenses related to product by about $2 million annually, beginning in 2018
* Continues to expect its existing cash resources will be sufficient to fund operations into 2019 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The third time wasn’t the charm for a carjacker who stole a postal truck in southwest Houston Saturday.
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Police took the suspect into custody at around 3 p.m. in the 6000 block of Presidio, after he pulled a gun on a mail carrier and then took off in a postal truck.
Thankfully, GPS in the truck led the cops to the 14400 block of Croquet in Windsor Village. Officers nabbed him as he was trying to back the truck into a patrol car, and then jump from a window in the truck.
Police think the man is responsible for at least two other unsuccessful carjackings; in one, he pulled a gun on a pickup-truck driver but then “walked away.”
RELATED: Man holds carjacking suspect at gunpoint until police arrive
The suspect was taken into custody, and could be facing federal charges because the carjacking involved a federal worker and vehicle.
Sununu vetoes bill on dam fund spending
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — New Hampshire Republican Gov. Chris Sununu has vetoed a bill that would have made it easier for state environmental officials to spend money on dam reconstruction projects without seeking approval of the governor and Executive Council.
Current law requires the Department of Environmental Services to seek such approval for all expenditures from the state's dam maintenance fund that are in excess of $75,000. The bill Sununu vetoed would have raised the threshold to $150,000.
Department officials told lawmakers the higher threshold better reflects how much construction costs have risen since the threshold was set, and that increasing it would result in more timely repairs to state-owned dams. But Sununu said the change runs counter to the state's tradition of careful fiscal management and he saw no compelling reason for it.
This past NBA season will be remembered not for the hard-fought duels but for the unrelenting excellence of the Golden State Warriors. After barreling through the opening rounds of the playoffs without losing a game, the sweet-shooting Warriors met the Cleveland Cavaliers in the title bout for the third consecutive year. On June 12, Golden State avenged last year's loss to LeBron James and Co. with a 129-120 win: Stephen Curry scored 34 points, and Kevin Durant was named Finals MVP, having averaged 35.2 points for the series en route to the first title of his storied career. Golden State's 16-1 postseason record is the best in NBA history.
Apia, SAMOA — Angry villagers blocked part of the main public road following a rugby-related brawl on Saturday.
Our correspondent in the Samoan capital Autagavaia Tipi Autagavaia said the road block caused chaos and hundreds of workers and students arrived late for their jobs and school.
Police said the blockade came following a brawl after a rugby match between Luatuanuu and Falefa villages on Saturday.
A village matai said youths from Luatuanuu blocked the road in order to beat up youths in Falefa village.
But Police Commissioner Fuiavailili Egon Keil and about 60 police officers moved in quickly and arrested several young men who threw rocks at the police and their vehicles.
Fuiavailili Egon Keil said law and order was restored after meeting the Luatuanuu village council.
The two village councils are also meeting to solve the differences between the villages' young people.
One of the many star kids to hit the 70mm soon, Sridevi’s daughter Jhanavi Kapoor has begun preps for her big debut. An insider tells us that the Kapoor gal has joined renowned fitness expert Yasmin Karachiwala to get in best shape - the goal being a good hot bod. From what we know, Jhanavi is a pro at squash and believes in healthy eating and the fit life.
CLEVELAND — Bobby Word and Kenny Carpenter combined to score 36 points and Cleveland State tied a school record by hitting 14 3-pointers en route to a comfortable, 89-56 win over Division II-Notre Dame College on Sunday.
The Vikings launched 39 3-point attempts. Word led the barrage, hitting 4 of 13 from distance. Shawn Christian, who hit 3 of 6 attempts from deep, and Carpenter, who was 2 of 6, were the only other players to convert more than a single trey.
Cleveland State (3-6) shot 33 of 69 from the field and forced 30 turnovers, turning them into 32 points. Word finished with 19 points while Carpenter added 17 and grabbed eight boards. Tyree Appleby added 12 points and collected four of the Vikings’ 19 steals.
Notre Dame College, from South Euclid, Ohio, got 23 points from Halil Parks, who hit 4 of 9 from behind the 3-point arc.
A North York resident faces smuggling charges after border guards at the Peace Bridge stopped a woman with $37,000 hidden on her body.
On January 25, according assistant U.S. attorney Aaron Mango, a woman told Customs and Border Protection officers she was coming to Buffalo and staying for a few days to go shopping at a mall.
When asked how much money she was traveling with, the defendant said she had $5,000.
However, during subsequent searches, officers discovered she was carrying $37,000 in U.S. currency around her waist and in her pants. She also had a list of names and money wire transfer locations in the Buffalo, N.Y. area.
Charged with bulk cash smuggling is Liliya Dzyuba, 42, of North York. The charge carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
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WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — The family of a guard killed during a prison riot and five other officers who survived the inmate uprising are planning to accuse the state of Delaware in a federal lawsuit of ignoring security and staffing problems.
The lawsuit will be announced at a news conference Tuesday morning. The plaintiffs are being represented by the Neuberger firm.
In February, inmates took four correctional workers hostage at Vaughn Correctional Center in Smyrna, setting off a nearly 20-hour standoff during which correctional officer Steven Floyd was killed. The siege ended after two other guards were released and tactical teams breached the building and rescued a female counselor.
Vice President-elect Mike Pence has found success in attracting manufacturing jobs to Indiana while governor. But that success has been based on subsidies and tax breaks that he once opposed and in some cases have backfired.
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LONDON, March 28 (IFR) - Deutsche Bank has appointed Gerard Hammond as head of global credit financing and solutions syndicate for Europe, according to a source.
As well as taking on the job of European head of ABS syndicate previously held by James Gray, Hammond will also cover transport, energy and infrastructure debt.
Hammond, a managing director, was formerly head of European ABS sales. This role will be taken over by John O'Connell, a senior member of the UK sales team at Deutsche.
James Gray, a former vice president and head of European ABS syndicate, left Deutsche Bank for JP Morgan. (Reporting by Ana Baric, Editing by Helene Durand, Julian Baker)
COLUMBUS, Neb. – Authorities say a bicyclist has been killed in a collision with a car on the east side of Columbus.
The accident was reported around 8:05 p.m. Monday.
The names of those involved and other details about what happened have not been released.
The weapon carried by a Douglas man as he tried to cross into Mexico on foot in April 2017. (Photo: Department of Homeland Security)
Border patrol officers chased down a man who attempted to cross into Mexico on foot from Arizona with a loaded firearm Saturday, officials said.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers arrested the 27-year-old Douglas man after he tried to run as agents attempted to stop him for questioning, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security said in a press release.
The suspect was caught in Douglas and searched, officials said. Officers found a .40-caliber Smith and Wesson handgun in his possession, loaded with nine bullets in the magazine and one in the chamber, officials said.
The suspect was turned over to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for further investigation.
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Officials in western Iowa are worried that $50 million in levee repairs won't be completed quickly enough to avoid having an area deemed a flood zone, which would require costly insurance coverage.
The Daily Nonpareil reports that the Federal Emergency Management Agency is expected to remap Council Bluffs' potential flood zones in 2023.
Mayor Matt Walsh says the city should be able to complete repairs in time. But the Army Corps of Engineers' lack of funding has slowed down the approval process on the city's repair plans.
Walsh says the Corps hasn't reviewed and approved any levee-repair projects since last spring.
Walsh says that if the project isn't completed in time and the area is deemed a flood zone, flood insurance costs could triple the cost of mortgages.
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All Times EST Overall W L T SW Pts GF GA W L T St. Cloud St. 7 2 1 0 22 41 21 12 2 1 North Dakota 5 3 2 2 19 31 27 10 5 5 Western Michigan 6 4 0 0 18 37 31 10 8 1 Denver 5 3 2 1 18 34 28 9 3 4 Colorado College 3 5 2 1 12 24 32 7 7 2 Miami (Ohio) 3 4 1 0 10 20 22 8 8 2 Minnesota-Duluth 3 7 0 0 9 23 31 8 9 2 Omaha 2 6 0 0 6 21 39 7 8 1
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Friday’s Games
Miami (Ohio) 5, W. Michigan 2
Omaha 7, Minn.-Duluth 5
North Dakota 2, St. Cloud St. 2, UND wins shootout 1-0
Colorado College 4, Denver 4, CC wins 3×3 OT
Saturday’s Games
W. Michigan 4, Miami (Ohio) 3, OT
Denver 1, Colorado College 1, Denver wins 3×3 OT
Minn.-Duluth 6, Omaha 2
St. Cloud St. 3, North Dakota 1
Friday, Dec. 15
Dartmouth at Denver, 9:05 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 16
Arizona St. at Colorado College, 8:07 p.m.
Dartmouth at Denver, 9:05 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 17
Arizona St. at Colorado College, 4:07 p.m.
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - Authorities are awaiting autopsy results to determine what caused the death of a transgender woman who was in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Federal authorities say the 33-year-old woman from Honduras died early Friday at an Albuquerque hospital, where she was admitted after showing symptoms of pneumonia, dehydration and complications associated with HIV.
The woman was identified by activists as Roxana Hernandez. They say she was part of a caravan of Central American migrants that traveled to the U.S. border through Mexico.
Federal authorities listed her name as Jeffry Hernandez and said she was first detained May 13 in San Diego. She was later transferred to El Paso, Texas, and then to a detention center in western New Mexico where she was housed in the transgender unit.
BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts' top court will examine a case sparked by the misconduct of a former chemist who authorities say was high almost every day she worked at a state drug lab for eight years.
Prosecutors already have agreed to dismiss about 8,000 convictions tainted by Sonja Farak, who pleaded guilty in 2014 to stealing drugs from the lab.
The Supreme Judicial Court will now decide whether prosecutors have to dismiss additional cases tied to Farak. The court also will consider whether all cases that passed through the drug lab during Farak's employment should be re-examined, even if she didn't work on them.
Farak's case is separate from another Massachusetts drug lab scandal that resulted in the dismissal of some 21,000 convictions last year.
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Ziya created a Ziya Bloom Tree to raise money for Ann's Place in Danbury and received an honorable mention. Career Day at Westside Middle School Academy.
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I saw this on TwentyTwoWords.com and immediately had to look up New Jersey. Someone took it upon themselves to compile a list of sarcastic lines to describe all 50 states allegedly by their own bitter residents. Okay, I'll bite.
It had things like...
Alaska
No, we can't actually see Russia from our backyards.
Alabama
We may be 49th in everything but thank God for Mississippi.
Indiana
Drive through us to get somewhere better.
North Carolina
Slowly joining civilization.
Pennsylvania
Two cities that hate each other divided by the Amish.
So with all this bitterness to go around, what did someone come up with for New Jersey? I was more than a little disappointed.
New Jersey
Hope you like traffic.
That's it? That's all you have? Nothing about attitude, corruption, mobs, taxes, pollution or crime? I feel a little down. C'mon New Jersey, you're better than that!
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WILLINGEN, Germany (AP) — Daniel Andre Tande of Norway defeated overall leader Richard Freitag to win his first ski jumping World Cup of the season on Saturday.
Tande soared 148 meters with his first jump and 146.5 with his second for 261.3 points to edge Freitag by 0.8 points. The German had jumps of 149.5 and 141.5 meters.
Dawid Kubacki of Poland was third after jumps of 145 and 139.5 meters, followed by teammate Kamil Stoch and Andreas Wellinger of Germany.
With eight events including Sunday's World Cup remaining, Freitag leads on 817 points, followed by Stoch on 783, Wellinger on 710, and Tande on 665.
The World Cup on Sunday is the last before the Olympics.
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SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) — A Massachusetts museum dedicated to Dr. Seuss says it will replace a mural featuring a Chinese character from one of his books after three authors said they would boycott an event due to the “jarring racial stereotype.”
The mural features illustrations from the author’s first children’s book, “And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street.”
The museum, which is located in the author’s hometown of Springfield, said Thursday that the mural will be replaced by images from later books.
Three children’s authors declined an invitation to the museum’s inaugural Children’s Literature Festival, which was set for Oct. 14 before being canceled. After the museum offered to take down the mural, the authors said they would attend, but the museum has not said if the festival is back on.
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Are you ready football fans? The 2017 high school football season is less than three weeks away. So what do you need to get you ready for the new year? NJ.com will have plenty of content going up between now and the week after Labor Day, when all teams begin. But to give you an idea of what could be the best teams and story lines for 2017, we break down 25 top scrimmages that will give diehard fans a chance to check out the state's best teams before they start selling tickets and hot dogs. See our list of scrimmages which run from Tuesday all the way to Labor Day weekend.
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× Urbandale Drowning Victim’s Name Released
URBANDALE, Iowa — Urbandale Police say they’ve identified the man pulled from a pond on Sunday afternoon.
27-year-old Brian Dominguez of Puerto Rico was found in the pond in the 3900 block of 114th Street on Sunday afternoon. Dominguez and two other men reportedly were swimming in the pond Saturday evening when Dominguez failed to surface.
Police and the Central Iowa Underwater Search and Rescue began searching for him but had to cancel the search due to a thunderstorm in the area. His body was recovered the next day.
The drowning has been ruled accidental.
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The 96th rank Sela was dominant from the beginning and easily overpowered his 77th ranked opponent.
Israel's Dudi Sela beat Bosnia-Herzegovina's Damir Dzumhur 6-2, 6-2 in the men's singles first round of the Chennai Open tennis tournament here on Monday.
The 96th rank Sela was dominant from the beginning and easily overpowered his 77th ranked opponent.
Russian Daniil Medvedev, ranked 99th, was equally comfortable against Thiago Monteiro, winning 6-3,6-3, against the Brazilian who is ranked 17 rungs above him.
Steve Darcis of Belgium defeated Croatia's Nikola Mektic 6-2, 6-3 to advance to the second round. The 86th ranked Darcis proved too much for the 74th rank Mektic.
Jozef Kovalik also maintained the day's tempo, as the 117th placed Slovakian defeated 81st ranked Portuguese Gastao Elias 6-7 (5), 6-4, 6-2.
In the men's doubles section, Argentine Renzo Olivo and Austrian Jurgen Melzer defeated Chinese Taipei's Yen-Hsun Lu and German Andre Begemann 4-6, 7-6 (3), 11-9.
April 24 (Reuters) - Randolph Bancorp Inc:
* RANDOLPH BANCORP, INC. ANNOUNCES FIRST QUARTER 2018 FINANCIAL RESULTS
* Q1 LOSS PER SHARE $0.12
* RANDOLPH BANCORP- NET INTEREST INCOME INCREASED BY $498,000 TO $3,982,000 FOR THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2018 COMPARED TO SAME PERIOD IN PRIOR YEAR Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio State coach Urban Meyer said on Monday he doesn't have a definite backup quarterback to J.T. Barrett yet. But it may come down to Joe Burrow and Dwayne Haskins.
There's no question that Barrett is the guy this season. The question is if Ohio State goes with Burrow, who is more of a dual-threat similar to Barrett, or Haskins, the player that Barrett said plays a little bit like Cardale Jones.
So who do Tim Bielik, Bill Landis and Doug Lesmerises will be Barrett's backup? Find out in the video above.
March 28 United Internet AG
* Says acquires 29.93% stake in rankingCoach
* Says bought stake in course of a capital increase, via United Internet Investment Holding GmbH
* Says in addition to equity stake, rankingCoach and United Internet subsidiary 1&1 Internet SE have signed a long-term cooperation agreement for 1&1 to use the online marketing solutions of rankingCoach as part of its hosting and cloud products marketed in Europe and North America
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We're a little over a week before Steven Spielberg'shits theaters, bringing with it a wave of action, adventure, and nostalgia that fans are eager to see from the director again. And already that has us looking forward to Spielberg's next blast from the past, a return to swashbuckling adventure with I, expected to be his next project going into 2019. The one thing we haven't heard is a confirmation of that from Spielberg himself, at least not until the weekend when he took time out from the Empire Awards to give an update on's status...Ah, well there we go. April 2019 is when shooting onkicks off. However, that could could put a dent in his plans to shoot a second movie next year, either an adaptation of musical or a secret project he recently held table reads for. We can't expect this to be as quick a production process aswas, so don't be surprised if Spielberg's next film gets moved to 2020. [ Empire
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Rights group says Iran sentences Iranian-American art dealer, wife to prison for being Zoroastrians.
Bournemouth extended their unbeaten league run to seven games after another impressive second-half performance saw them overturn Stoke’s fifth-minute lead through Xherdan Shaqiri.
Josh King scored his third Premier League goal of the season before his fellow substitute Mousset nodded a 79th-minute winner.
Bournemouth, who were last beaten by runaway leaders Manchester City on December 23, could not quite match their midweek heroics of beating Chelsea by three second-half goals.
But after shrugging off their shaky start, Eddie Howe’s side turned the game around to move closer to safety.
Stoke, meanwhile, were dragged into the relegation zone after suffering their first defeat under new boss Paul Lambert in his third game in charge.
For much of the first half, Bournemouth were unrecognisable from the side that beat Chelsea 3-0 midweek.
As if the original Make America Great Again hat wasn't scary enough, Donald Trump is now selling the spookiest version yet: the MAGA Pumpkin Hat.
An orange version of the infamous MAGA baseball cap recently popped up on Trump's website, just like a monster popping up out of nowhere in a haunted house, but even scarier. The Halloween-inpsired cap features a yellow jack-o'-lantern face on the front, one of those inexplicable bands around around the front seam, and, of course, "Make America Great Again" on the back. The product's description reads, "It's Trick-or-Treat time and this MAGA hat is definitely a treat!" Oh, and it's $45.
Behold:
The hat got an endorsement this morning from Lara Trump, who happened to pose for a selfie in front of a large framed portrait of her father-in-law.
A prosecutor says a Cleveland man accused of fatally shooting a Salvation Army worker has been indicted on charges including aggravated murder and authorities are investigating to see whether the slaying and subsequent crimes were racially motivated.
Cuyahoga (ky-uh-HOH'-guh) County prosecutor Michael O'Malley says William Jones was indicted Monday. Court records don't show an attorney for Jones.
O'Malley says his office is consulting with federal prosecutors to determine if Jared Fier-Plesec's slaying and subsequent carjackings, assaults and the shooting of a woman in the leg by Jones qualify as hate crimes or civil rights violations. The prosecutor didn't identify the races of the people involved.
O'Malley says the Salvation Army victim was wearing his Salvation Army uniform and discussing the Bible with someone in a lobby when Jones shot him.
The last storm brought a foot of fluffy, light snow to the region. The next storm, which should arrive before dawn Sunday, will be wetter and slushier.
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Amid a sea of red in financial markets, Bitcoin is still flashing green.
The biggest cryptocurrency climbed as much as 5.4 percent Tuesday to $9,412, the highest since March 7. Bitcoin has gained 20 percent in the past week and 37 percent in April, on track for its best month since its record-breaking December.
Bitcoin is rebounding from its worse start to a year ever, as it slumped more than 50 percent in the first quarter and plunged to as low as $5,922 from almost $20,000 at the end of last year. The cryptocurrency market is gaining as tax-related selling ends and regulatory-related headlines fade, while Wall Street signals increasing interest in the space.
Goldman Sachs Group Inc. said Monday that it hired Justin Schmidt as head of digital asset markets to help clients gain exposure to cryptocurrencies, and cryptocurrency-focused hedge funds have continued to open even amid the market slump earlier this year.
Lagos State governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, this afternoon presented N1,046,121,181,680, for year 2018 appropriation bill to State House of Assembly for consideration and subsequent approval. The budget proposal represents an increase of 28.67 percent over the N813 billion presented in 2017. It comprises of N347.039 billion recurrent expenditure (representing 33 percent) and and N699.082 capital expenditure…
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Nevada is reporting a monthly increase in taxable sales in February, for the 92nd consecutive month.
The Nevada Department of Taxation reported Wednesday that the $4.35 billion taxable sales figure for the month represented a 3.2 percent increase over February 2017.
State economist Bill Anderson says there has been a steady increase since the low point during the Great Recession, and taxable sales are now up almost 60 percent since mid-2010.
Statewide, taxable sales are up 4.2 percent for the first eight months of this fiscal year compared with the same period last year.
The report says the state has collected more than $88 million in sales taxes this fiscal year, compared with just under $83 million a year ago.
The biggest gains have been in professional, science and technology services and building materials sales.
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ISLAMABAD, Jan 2 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif
Monday said promotion of literature in the country can bring greater
understanding and inculcate a culture of tolerance among the masses.
While talking to his Adviser on National History and Literary
Heritage Irfan Siddique here at the PM House, the Prime Minister
urged making the organisations dedicated to development of arts,
culture and literature in the country more effective.
He also called for encouraging the habit of reading among the
masses to help create a society that was more accommodating.
The Prime Minister assured provision of all resources to the
writers, poets and intellectuals for promotion of their literary
works.
The Adviser to the Prime Minister on National History and
Literary Heritage Irfan Siddique also shared with the Prime Minister
the objectives of the fourth international conference on “Language,
Literature and Society” that would be held from January 5 to 8 in
Islamabad.
LOL! The opening scenes of Brooklyn Nine-Nine just keep getting better and better, I swear. Andy Samberg, in my opinion, is just always hilarious... even when he's not trying.
Here's the latest opening with a twist on the Backstreet Boys' I Want It That Way. Make sure you listen until the end!
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6:52 AM: Good morning! No incidents reported in/from West Seattle. This morning’s notes:
WATER TAXI BACK: The West Seattle and Vashon Water Taxis are both back in service today; WS resumed service on Saturday. The downtown dock is now north of Colman Dock, and the schedule has changed.
TRIANGLE ROUTE BACK TO 3 BOATS: After being down to 2 boats over the weekend, Washington State Ferries has the Fauntleroy-Vashon-Southworth route back to 3 as of today.
4TH AVE. S. REPAVING: A six-month repaving project on 4th Avenue South between Spokane St. (the West Seattle Bridge) and Royal Brougham Way begins this morning. Details are here.
ADMIRAL WAY REPAVING: Tomorrow through Friday, SDOT plans to repave SW Admiral Way between Lander and Stevens. Details are here.
Amal Clooney happily strikes a pose alongside her pal Isla Fisher while attending the unveiling of the William Vintage x Gianni Versace Archive Collection on Farfetch on Thursday (October 5) held at a private residence in Beverly Hills.
The 39-year-old human rights lawyer and Isla, 41, were joined at the event by Kate Bosworth, Sylvia Hoeks, Jaime King, Cody Horn, Amanda Steele, Kaya Scodelario, Ajiona Alexus, Serayah, Chris O’Dowd, and Rachel Zoe with her husband Rodger Berman.
The 500 piece collection will be sold exclusively via Farfetch and at the William Vintage flagship store in Marylebone beginning on October 10th.
Last month, Amal was spotted getting back into work at the United Nations following the birth of her twins – Ella and Alexander – over the summer.
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Authorities have identified the 9-year-old boy who died after crashing an all-terrain vehicle.
The Independent Record reports that Trystan James Stratton, a third-grade student at Boulder Elementary School, died in the crash Sunday afternoon.
The Montana Highway Patrol says the boy drove the side-by-side utility vehicle off the right side of Sloans Lane north of Boulder and then overcorrected. The vehicle tipped onto its side and the boy was ejected.
The patrol says the boy was not wearing a seat belt or a helmet and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Boulder Elementary School Principal Maria Pace said a crisis support team would be available this week to help the school community.
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Information from: Independent Record, http://www.helenair.com
12:19 Reported News Briefs Kislev 23, 5778 , 11/12/17 Kislev 23, 5778 , 11/12/17 Putin meets with Assad on Russian base in Syria Russian President Putin arrived in Syria and visited a Russian military base. During his visit, he met with Syrian President Assad. Putin ordered the Russian forces to begin preparing for a withdrawal from Syria. "If the terrorists raise their heads in Syria, Russia will strike them with force." ► ◄ Last Briefs
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SDF leave South Sudan without having carried out its new mandate to rescue UN staff and others under attack when there is an urgent request Japan's Ground Self-Defence Force troops will start leaving South Sudan on Monday as part of the process to end their five-year participation in the ongoing UN peacekeeping mission there. The first group of troops to head home consists of about 70 personnel of the 350-member GSDF unit that has stayed in South Sudan from around December last year.
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LITTLE ROCK, A.R. (WSPA) – Eliberto Cantu won $117M on Monday in the largest state jackpot ever.
Cantu bought the winning ticket for the March 31 drawing, while working a construction job.
The take-home amount is more than $72M. Cantu says he has more than enough for a number of items on the family’s dream list including travel and rebuilding their home church. Cantu has a wife and son.
Lions New Year’s party for Guide Dogs & Autism.
The party is at 386 Blake Street, Barrie & starts at 6:30 PM December 31st
Join us for dinner, dancing, champagne and midnight snacks, plus much more!
All proceeds go towards Guide Dogs & Autism
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PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) — Martaveous McKnight scored 30 points, grabbed 10 rebounds and dished out 10 assists as Arkansas-Pine Bluff rolled to an 80-62 win over Alabama A&M on Saturday night.
McKnight was 12 of 17 from the field including three from distance for the Golden Lions (9-15, 9-1 Southwestern Athletic Conference) who lead the conference by two games over Grambling State. Trent Steen added 12 points and Terrance Banyard chipped in 10.
The team shot 53 percent from the field compared to 37 percent for Alabama A&M which took 22 shots from beyond the arc, making four of them.
The Golden Lions scored first and led all the way to an 11-point advantage before leading 37-28 at intermission.
Alabama A&M closed it to 46-39 early in the second half but a McKnight 3-pointer followed a tip-in by Steen and a Banyard dunk stretched it to 53-41 with 13:41 to go and the Golden Lions cruised from there.
Arthur Johnson scored 19 points with six rebounds for the Bulldogs (2-21, 2-8) who are on a six-game skid.
RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) - The Palestinian president has called the U.S. ambassador to Israel a "son of a dog," in an angry rant against the Trump administration.
In a speech Monday, President Mahmoud Abbas pre-emptively rejected an expected White House peace proposal.
He criticized the U.S. recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital, the American plan to move its embassy to the city and the cutting off of hundreds of millions of dollars in aid to the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees.
He also condemned Ambassador David Friedman's close ties with the West Bank settler movement, describing him as a "son of a dog."
"Some say wait for their plan," Abbas said. "What shall we wait for? No, we will not wait, and we will not allow that."
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The Volcano Rescue Team says that it took about six hours to take a woman off of Mount St. Helens yesterday, after she injured her leg in a fall on the mountain. The incident was reported yesterday afternoon, as the woman was on the winter climbing route, at about 6,000 feet in elevation. The unidentified woman suffered a lower leg injury; Volcano Rescue was able to use a snowmobile to reach her. The woman was brought down to a parking lot, and then was taken to the hospital. Her condition hasn’t been updated this morning.
In fugures from the National Statistical Institute, last year the average incomes of households in Bulgaria grew more than two times faster than their expenses, quoted by BNR.
The total income per household member rise 4.3% on the previous year reaching EUR 2639. In he meantime, househlds spent EUR 2428 per capita marking a 1.9% of growth.
Reports: Islamic State claims Istanbul nightclub attack
ISTANBUL - A statement from the Islamic State group describes Turkey as "the servant of the cross" and says the Istanbul nightclub attack came because that's where "Christians were celebrating their pagan feast."
In claiming responsibility for the attack that killed 39 people, the statement says it was in "revenge for God's religion and in response to the orders" of IS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi."
First Lady Gertrude Mutharika on Saturday presented a donation of 400 pieces of musical instruments worth around K7.2 Million to six selected schools in the country from Chinese students. The schools which were selected on…
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The Greenfield Police Department has released the following information:
March 16
ARRESTS/CITATIONS
Desiree Childs, 23, Greenfield, was arrested for contempt of court.
Joshua Howard, 36, Chillicothe, was arrested for failure to appear.
Lowell Riffle Jr., 23, Greenfield, was arrested for disorderly conduct.
Walker Riffle, 19, Chillicothe, was arrested for underage consumption, persistent disorderly conduct, and obstructing.
March 17
ARRESTS/CITATIONS
Levi Arledge, 29, Frankfort, was arrested for failure to appear.
March 18
ARRESTS/CITATIONS
Leigh Bennett, 34, Greenfield, was arrested for operating a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol, reckless operation of a motor
vehicle, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Imagine doing some Christmas shopping and then looking over and seeing Beyonce doing the exact same thing next to you in Target. Well, that’s exactly what happened to a few fans the other day at the Target in San Clemente, California.
SCIO, N.Y. (WIVB) – A black bear was spotted by an Wyoming County school Friday morning.
Scio Central Schools went into lockout mode as a precaution around 9:45 a.m. Friday after the bear was spotted walking on the roadway in front of the school.
This video was taken by a student.
Principal Dawn Race said that no students or staff were in danger.
The DEC was also notified.
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Monster Truck Madness with quad & tough truck races. Biggest show ever to come to Stockton- Featuring Rock Star, California Kid, Skeletor, Identity Theft, Double Trouble, Wicked, Trouble Maker, Ghost Rider, Deogee, Dragon Slayer, Reverse Racer, Pound Hound, Girl Power, American Solider & more! Monster truck rides $10.00 per person, front gates open at 4:00pm, free pit party 4:00pm-5:30pm, show starts at 6:00pm.
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Former "Sex and the City" star Cynthia Nixon said on Twitter Monday that she'll challenge Gov. Andrew Cuomo in New York's Democratic primary in September.
Her announcement sets up a race pitting an openly gay liberal activist against a two-term incumbent with a $30 million war chest and possible presidential ambitions.
In a video on Twitter, the public education advocate said, "We want our government to work again."
Nixon in recent speeches has called on Democrats nationally to carve out a strong liberal identity instead of being merely the "anti-Trump party."
The 51-year-old Manhattan mother of three is an ally of Democratic New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, who frequently clashes with Cuomo on various issues.
The 60-year-old Cuomo was favored 66 percent to 19 percent over Nixon in a recent Siena College poll.
Hawaii is defying President Trump yet again. This time, by passing legislation that commits the state to follow goals outlined in the Paris climate accord. This comes after Trump withdrew the U.S. from the agreement.
In April, Hawaii drew the ire of the administration when it became the first to file a lawsuit against the president’s revised travel ban. Here & Now‘s Robin Young talks about both issues with Hawaii Gov. David Ige (@GovHawaii).
Western Family Care and Lander Medical Clinic have been an integral part of Fremont County and surrounding area communities for as long as many of us can remember. We consistently strive to meet the changing healthcare needs and expectations of the communities we serve.
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Some couples go to great lengths to look flawless in their engagement photos. But Caitlyn Campbell and Andrew Tucker decided they were not going to play that game.
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PanARMENIAN.Net - Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov said on Monday, April 17 that diplomats from Russia, the United States and the United Nations plan to discuss the Syrian crisis in Geneva next week, Russian news agencies quoted him as saying.
Bogdanov also said Moscow was still waiting for confirmation from Washington that the meeting would take place, Reuters says.
The death toll from a bomb attack on a crowded bus convoy outside Aleppo has reached at least 126 in the deadliest such incident in Syria in almost a year, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights monitoring group said on Sunday.
Related Coverage Police: Ohio woman posts Snapchat video of herself being raped
MARBLEHEAD, OH (AP) — A 77-year-old man in Ohio has pleaded guilty to raping a woman who posted a Snapchat video of herself being attacked.
James Allen says he had been drinking and did not remember what happened.
Police in Danbury Township, near Marblehead, arrested Allen in early August after the victim’s friend saw the Snapchat video and alerted officers. Ottawa County Prosecutor James VanEerten says the video clearly showed a sexual assault taking place.
Prosecutors say Allen pleaded guilty Friday to rape and faces up to 11 years in prison when he is sentenced in December.
Allen said Friday that he takes full responsibility.
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The Storm Prediction Center has expanded the Marginal Risk Area for severe storms for this afternoon and tonight. It now covers much of Lower Michigan. SPC says:
Canadian police stated on Monday that at least 10 people had been killed and 15 others injured after a white van drove onto a Toronto sidewalk and ran down pedestrians. One person is in custody at this time. The investigation is ongoing.
Officials are currently asking for witnesses to come forward.
Toronto Police Chief Mark Saunders released a statement late Monday saying that based on witness testimonies it’s “very clear [that] actions definitely looked deliberate” and that police did not have “anything on our files” regarding Minassian. Police have not yet been able to determine a motive.
The incident occurred some 30 kilometers from the city center, where the G7 foreign ministers had a meeting on Monday.
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1:36 'The King,' (Elvis impersonator Will Kettler) is in the house for Valentine’s Day weddings Pause
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0:52 Visalia couple wins $65,000 Valentine on 'The Price is Right'
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Welcome to Whitlock Farm, an enclave of six unique homes. A grand circular driveway and dramatic entry welcome you to this classic colonial designed for indoor and outdoor entertaining. Custom features and quality appointments throughout boast a sophisticated lifestyle with light and airy living spaces. Many special features include a wrap-around front porch, a gourmet kitchen complemented with granite counters, a center island and stainless steel appliances, a luxurious master suite, a dual-sided fireplace in the family room and living room, French doors leading to the garden room with a door to the front porch, gleaming hardwood floors and a finished lower level. The expansive rear deck overlooks the impeccably landscaped and level property which affords privacy and plenty of room for outdoor entertaining. It is only one mile to Metro North/Goldens Bridge train station and Interstate 684 and just one hour to Manhattan. This truly special home affords every amenity for today's buyers.
Monday, August 14
The year was 1985, and on this day (August 14th), the world was still in awe from Michael Jackson buying the ENTIRE Beatles catalogue, audiences anticipated the performances of Dustin Hoffman and John Malkovich on CBS TV’s adaptation of Death of a Salesman, and Madonna was enjoying a romance with actor Sean Penn.
Here are the songs that were topping the charts on August 14th, 1985!
Huey Lewis & the News-Power Of Love
Paul Young-Everytime You Go Away
Prince-Pop Life
Bryan Adams-Summer Of ’69
Corey Hart-Never Surrender (actually charted higher than “Sunglasses At Night”)
Pat Benatar-Invincible
Sting-If You Love Somebody Set Them Free (Sting’s highest charting song as a solo artist, #3 on this day!)
Phil Collins-Don’t Lose My Number
Tears for Fears-Shout (#1 for 3 weeks!)
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) — A Massachusetts police department is investigating a Facebook comment by an officer who wrote “Hahahaha love this” in response to a story about a car crashing into counter-protesters at a white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, killing one person and injuring at least 19 others.
Springfield Police Commissioner John Barbieri says he received a complaint about the comment Sunday and opened an internal investigation.
Democratic Mayor Domenic Sarno says: “There is no place for this in our society, let alone from a Springfield Police Officer.”
Officer Conrad Lariviere wrote in response to the violence: “Hahahaha love this, maybe people shouldn’t block road ways.”
In a Facebook interview with Masslive.com, Lariviere says he’s a “good man who made a stupid comment.”
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March 30 East West Banking Corp:
* Appointment of Antonio C Moncupa as vice-chairman
* Antonio C. Moncupa remains as CEO of the bank
* Board of directors approved appointment of Jesus Roberto S. Reyes to president and deputy chief executive officer
* Appointment of Maria Rita Daniela M. Nisperos, as senior vice president and head of bank marketing and corporate communications Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
About 35,000 people have already gathered at the Kings Park State War Memorial in Perth for the Anzac Day dawn service.
Among the dignitaries are West Australian Deputy Premier Roger Cook.
After the service there will be an Aboriginal corroboree and Maori haka performance, and a gunfire breakfast at the Government House Gardens, before the march through the CBD.
Wahl (shoulder) underwent successful surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome, Jane Lee of MLB.com reports Monday.
Wahl is officially done for the season, and given the severity of this surgery, it's unclear if he will be ready to go come spring training. He pitched in just seven games for Oakland and allowed four runs on eight hits and four walks with eight strikeouts over 7.2 innings.
UPDATE: After facing two days of criticism for his response to the violence at a white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, President Trump condemned the attack in a statement from the White House.
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This 1973 Datsun 240Z was built by built by Fever Racing in Tampa, Florida made its debut at SEMA 2017. They started by replacing the 2.4 L L24 inline-six with a 3.7 L VQ37VHR V6 thanks to McKinney Motorsports VQ35 swap kit. The team expects the built V6 to produce 1,000+ horsepower at 8,000+ rpm thanks to a two Garrett GTX3071R turbochargers. Behind the engine sits a Spec P-trim twin-plate clutch and 370Z six-speed manual transmission. The coupe rides on a set of Tein Flex Z adjustable coilovers and Nissan S13 240SX independent rear suspension with SPL Parts titanium adjustable control arms. The team swapped the factory brakes for AP Racing six-piston calipers on 14-inch rotors in front and AP Racing four-piston calipers with 13-inch rotors in the rear. To see more photos and how they built the car please visit the project’s FB page.
Source: Fever Racing FB page and VQ37 Twinturbo 240Z FB page
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ANKENY, Iowa — Eating at a restaurant in Ankeny on Wednesday could help a student eat at school.
A percentage of sales at participating restaurants will be donated to Fill the Fund for the Ankeny Community School District. This helps kids pay for their school lunches.
Restaurants participating in the fundraiser:
Ankeny Diner
Arby’s
Benchwarmers
Chick-fil-A
Cowboy Chicken
Cozy Café
District 36 Wine Bar & Grille
Fletcher’s Full Service Kitchen & Bar
Flavory Bistro
Fuzzy’s Taco Shop
Fongs Pizza
Get Fit Grill
IHOP
Juice Company Cafe Ankeny
Little Caesers
Main Street Café & Bakery
Other Place (The)
Outback Steakhouse
Palmer’s Deli & Market
Panera (North Ankney Blvd)
Pizza Ranch
Porchlight Coffee House
Rocket Fizz
Smoothie King
Sorriso Grille
Sports Page
Thrive
Thunderhead
Tropical Smoothie
Which Wich (Northview Center)
Wig and Pen Pizza Pub
Yankee Clipper
Yanni’s Grill and Vineyard
Z’Mariks Noodle Café
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President Trump has effectively fired his National Security Advisor Michael Flynn, who tendered his resignation last night. Today, Press Secretary Sean Spicer told reporters, "We got to a point not based on a legal issue but based on a trust issue -- where the level of trust between the President and General Flynn had eroded where he felt he had to make a change."
Several Republican Senators have called for investigation. Democrat Adam Schiff, the ranking member of the House Intelligence Committee, agrees.
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LONDON - Britain will use new powers to seize the assets of foreign criminals and corrupt politicians, The Times newspaper reported on Saturday quoting the security minister.
Investors from Russia, China and the Middle East have poured billions into London, buying everything from luxury properties to entire companies, but the provenance of some of those funds has been questioned by transparency campaigners.
It is unclear how much money is laundered through Britain, but the National Crime Agency has said calculations of between 36 billion pounds ($50.83 billion) and 90 billion pounds ($127.08 billion) are "a significant underestimate."
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The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is currently on the scene of a fatal motorcycle accident in north Charlotte.
According to police, the crash happened in the 1700 block of Oakdale Rd. Medic has pronounced one person dead.
Police have closed off Oakdale Rd between Shady Circle and Oak Drive while officers investigate the crash.
Stay with NBC Charlotte for the latest on this developing story.
North Division Officers have responded to a motorcycle accident in the 1700 block of Oakdale Rd. Medic has pronounced one person deceased at this time. As information develops it will be released by CMPD Public Affairs Office. (1/2) — CMPD News (@CMPD) May 30, 2018
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WASHINGTON (AP) — A new report says the Brooklyn Bridge and Washington's Arlington Memorial Bridge are among thousands of spans considered structurally deficient.
Although the numbers of deficient bridges have declined in recent years, the American Road & Transportation Builders Association's analysis of transportation department data shows more than 55,000 bridges in the U.S. have been deemed deficient.
ARBTA says deficient bridges are crossed about 185 million times a day. The top 14 most-traveled deficient bridges are located in California.
Bridges labeled structurally deficient aren't necessarily in immediate danger of collapse. The term is applied when spans need rehabilitation or replacement because at least one major component has advanced deterioration or other problems.
Event time: 10am-12pm, Saturday, March 4, 18 and 25
From Sap to Syrup! Maple Sugaring (Riverside Park)
Take an in depth look into maple sap harvesting in Riverside Park and how we make maple syrup. This program will be both indoors and out. After learning about the process we'll enjoy pancakes with homemade maple syrup. Registration required.
Saturday, March 4, 18 and 25
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Register at: http://urbanecologycenter.org/programs-events-main.html?id=11715&view=event
For adults and accompanied children | Adults: $10 (Nonmembers: $15) Children: $5 (Nonmembers: $7)
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Milwaukee, WI 53211
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Loving Hands Clothes Closet, 10 am - noon, first Saturday of every month, Talala First Baptist Church.
A vehicle wrapped in blue tarpaulin is removed from Larkhill Road in Durrington, 10 miles 16 kilometers) north of Salisbury, England, on the back of an Army lorry, Monday March 19, 2018, as the investigation into the suspected nerve agent attack on Russian double agent Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia continues. A road in the village of Durrington was closed off and tents were erected as the military and police searched for clues Monday.
One woman is dead and more than a dozen people were injured while protesting a white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, after a car rammed through demonstrators.
Here & Now's Robin Young speaks with Kerry Haynie, associate professor of political science and African and African-American studies at Duke University, about race and the White House's response.
A survey by the Workforce Institute at Kronos and Mucinex found 13,900,000 workers are expected to call in SICK… Monday… ahem… the day after the Super Bowl.
The Executive Director of Kronos says, “We’ve been researching the Big Game’s effect on the workforce for more than a decade and while numbers may fluctuate each year, one clear fact remains: #SuperSickMonday is often the biggest day in America for calling out of work.”
In addition, the survey found the following:
25% of people feel the day after the Super Bowl should be a national holiday
20% of people say they have used a sick day the Monday after the Super Bowl
The most common excuses are:
Fever
Sore throat
Headache
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RUSTON, La. — Jalen Harris scored 19 of his 22 points in the first half, Jacobi Boykins finished with 19 points with five 3-pointers, and Louisiana Tech beat Jackson State 91-62 on Saturday night for the Tigers’ third straight loss.
DaQuan Bracey and Jy’lan Washington added 12 point apiece for the Bulldogs (7-2), who shot 75 per cent from the field in the first half. Louisiana Tech made 10 3-pointers, outrebounded Jackson State 42-32 and outscored them 36-16 in the paint.
After trailing by as many as nine points, Jackson State’s Chace Franklin tied it at 15 with a 3-pointer, but Louisiana Tech scored six straight and led by as many as 15 en route to a 53-40 halftime lead.
Washington and Harris each hit 3s, Bracey added a layup and the Bulldogs led by 21 early in the second half and the Tigers got no closer than 19.
Maurice Rivers scored a career-high 30 points on 14-of-25 shooting for Jackson State (2-7) and Franklin added 13 points.
PARKLAND, Fla. (AP) — Authorities say the brother of the teen charged with killing 17 people at a Florida school has been arrested for trespassing at the same school.
A Broward Sheriff’s Office report says 18-year-old Zachary Cruz was arrested Monday afternoon at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School and charged with trespassing.
The report says the teen was found riding his skateboard at the school though he had received prior warnings from school officials to stay away from the campus. The report adds that Zachary Cruz told the arresting deputy that he was there to “reflect on the school shooting and to soak it in.”
His 19-year-old brother, Nikolas Cruz, faces 17 first-degree murder charges in connection with the Feb. 14 shooting.
Jail records didn’t immediately list an attorney for Zachary Cruz.
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Grande Prairie RCMP is requesting assistance from anyone who may have witnessed an aggravated assault on Aug. 13.
RCMP say officers responded to a disturbance in a back alley in the area of 100 Avenue and 105 Street at approximately 1 a.m.
Upon arrival, officers found one male victim who had been stabbed during an altercation with another male. The suspect fled in a vehicle before police arrived.
The male victim suffered serious but non-life threatening injuries and was transported to hospital via ambulance.
RCMP believe no other individual was injured during the incident.
Grande Prairie RCMP and the Grande Prairie RCMP General Investigation Unit continue to investigate.
If you have information on this or any other crime in Grande Prairie, contact Grande Prairie RCMP Detachment at 780-830-5700 or should you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1.800.222.8477 (TIPS) or by Internet at www.tipsubmit.com.
FALL RIVER, Mass. (WPRI) – Police are investigating an unarmed robbery at Charlton Memorial Hospital on Sept. 30.
Police say the male suspect is wanted in connection to the theft of a purse.
He is described as a white male, 20-30 years old with dark hair and approximately 5’10.
Anyone with information on the suspect should contact Uniform Officer Jared Mooney at (508) 676-8511.
A timelapse of Kashmir, Punjab, Bengal and Rajasthan.
As India turns 70, News18 reporters travel to four border states to get you stories from the Frontier Villages. From the golden sands of the Thar Desert to the snowcapped peaks of Kashmir to the lush paddy fields of Punjab and West Bengal — this is our ode to the mosaic that is India.
Instead of sitting in Delhi or Mumbai and writing about the idea of India, these reporters travel to the last villages in Indian territory to ask people, who survive against all odds, what it means to be an Indian.
Get a feel of being on the border through stimulating multimedia stories, including documentaries, 360 degree videos, photo essays, podcasts and, of course, text stories.
Four People have been picked up in connection with the fire outbreak at Dome Market in Accra.
The suspects who have all been granted bail so far were picked on the suspicion of being responsible for deliberately setting the market on fire.
Also Read: Dome market fire, MCE says it’s arson
Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of the area, Madam Janet Tulasi Mensah, had earlier said she suspected arson and promised to collaborate with the police for investigations into the matter to fish out to culprits.
True to her words, the MCE has informed Adom News’ Kwame Kulenu that four people whom are suspected to have had a role to play in in the fire outbreak were arrested yesterday.
Madam Janet Tulasi also revealed that the market will be reconstructed to meet modern standards as well as make the stores affordable for the traders.
Meanwhile, the people who have lost their wares as result of the fire have begun clearing the place so they can get back to business.
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Plantronics put out an affordable wireless on-ear headphone last year called the BackBeat Go 500 that sounded decent and fit comfortably -- for an on-ear model anyway. Now the company is bringing the same value concept to an over-ear design with the new BackBeat Go 600, which costs $100 and comes in four color options. (We're awaiting UK and Australian pricing and will update this post when we get it. $100 is about £70 or AU$130 converted.)
While the feature set is pretty no-frills -- there's no noise canceling -- the BackBeat Go 600 does have two equalization (EQ) modes. You can alternate between "Bass Boost" and "Balanced" EQ with the press of a button.
With memory foam in their earcups, the headphones look comfortable. I'll have more to say about what it's like to wear them -- and how they sound -- when I get my hands on a review sample in the near future.
In the meantime, here's a look at the BackBeat Go 600's key specs, according to Plantronics:
PHOENIX (AP) - One of three firefighters who suffered burns battling a brush fire outside Yuma remains hospitalized.
Authorities say two State Forestry firefighters were burned last Friday after falling into an ash pit 14 miles northeast of Yuma.
They say one firefighter suffered second- and third-degree burns and was flown to a Phoenix burn center where he was still being treated Monday.
The second firefighter was treated at a Yuma-area hospital and released.
Authorities say a third firefighter was injured Saturday on the same fire. He suffered minor burns and was also treated at a hospital and released.
The firefighters weren't identified, but authorities say two are part of State Forestry's crew in Phoenix and the other is a member of the State Forestry and the Department of Corrections' crew in Yuma.
The senator representing Kogi west, Dino Melaye, has been arrested — a second time on Tuesday — by officers of the Nigeria police force.
The senator was arrested around 7:30pm at Zankili Medical Center, Abuja, where he is being treated for injuries sustained when he jumped out of a moving vehicle in a bid to escape.
The police are, however, yet to take the senator away from the hospital as he is still being treated.
Sources at the hospital told newsmen that the security operatives have taken custody of the room he is in.
Movement is being restricted in some parts of the hospital.
Sioux Falls Multi-Family Home Damaged In Fire
Cause of fire under investigation
Three people and a cat were rescued from a burning multi-family home in Sioux Falls Wednesday evening.
Around 6 p.m., a fire was reported on the first floor of the home at 913 South 1st Avenue. When Sioux Falls Fire Rescue crews got to the scene, they saw heavy smoke coming from the second floor and roof of the structure. They forced entry and evacuated three residents and a cat. Firefighters got the flames under control in about 30 minutes. There is heavy smoke damage on the first and second floors. No one was hurt. What caused the fire is under investigation.
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Sounding the alarm Many transgender persons regret what they did to their bodies and souls, and some are pleading that others not repeat their mistake
Walt’s story Walt Heyer is a man again, and he has a manly purpose: protect the vulnerable from the transgender movement
Super Bowl LLI has gone out of U.S. Bank Stadium and into the arts arena.
Boston's Museum of Fine Arts and the Philadelphia Museum of Art started an epic Twitter battle ahead of Game Day between the New England Patriots and the Philadelphia Eagles.
The museums weren't throwing footballs, but they were throwing shade.
The Museum of Fine Arts boasted that Mercy Otis Warren was predicting a Patriots win.
But the Philadelphia Museum of Art fired back that Ben Franklin was full of Philly pride and didn't want to go back to Boston.
Here are some of the best tweets from the #MuseumBowl.
× We Need YOUR Questions About This Saturday’s Floatzilla
It’s called the “biggest paddle festival” on the Mississippi River and it takes place this Saturday at Sunset Park in Rock Island.
This Thursday, August 17th, Storm Track 8 Meteorologist Eric Sorensen is having “Breakfast With…” Noah Truesdell, Organizer of Floatzilla. He’ll be in a kayak at Sunset Marina interviewing Noah live on Good Morning Quad Cities, with breakfast delivered by City Limits Saloon and Grill in Rock Island.
If you have a question or a comment for Noah, fill out the form below:
This “Breakfast With…” comes on the heels of our conversation with Iowa State Senator Jim Lykam at Hickory Garden Family Restuarant in Davenport and Illinois State Senator Neil Anderson at Country Style in East Moline.
To see all our “Breakfast With…” discussions, click here.
QUITO (Sputnik) — Russia and Ecuador have reached a bilateral cooperation agreement to tackle money laundering and terrorism financing, Russia’s Ambassador to Ecuador Andrei Veklenko said in an interview with Sputnik on Wednesday.
“[In November] we signed the convention on avoidance of double taxation. Just recently, the Russian Federal Financial Monitoring Service reached an agreement with the Ecuadorian counterpart on cooperation against money laundering and financing of terrorism,” Veklenko said.
The ambassador underlined that Russia and Ecuador are currently finalizing agreements on the extradition and transfer of prisoners even though Ecuador now grants all Russian requests for extradition.
Earlier in February, Ecuador’s Foreign Minister Guillaume Long told Sputnik that the relations between Russia and Ecuador had a strategic character, adding that such a cooperation promoted the idea of a multipolar world.
Alaska lawmakers appear increasingly likely to skip over long-term reforms to end the state's deficit crisis as they try to finish their annual spending plan before the state government would shut down July 1. "Political realities may not allow for a comprehensive plan. It may be that we just have to continue working piecemeal toward a plan over a long period of time," said Mike Navarre, the Kenai Peninsula Borough mayor who's been lobbying for long-term fiscal reforms.
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Former Japanese tax agency chief Nobuhisa Sagawa, a key figure in a cronyism scandal that has sparked a political crisis for Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, will be summoned to testify in parliament on March 27, a ruling party source told Reuters.
TOKYO: Former Japanese tax agency chief Nobuhisa Sagawa, a key figure in a cronyism scandal that has sparked a political crisis for Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, will be summoned to testify in parliament on March 27, a ruling party source told Reuters.
Abe's support ratings have dropped sharply since the finance ministry said it had altered records relating to a discounted sale of state-owned land to school operator Moritomo Gakuen, which had ties to Abe's wife, Akie Abe.
Opposition lawmakers have been calling for Sagawa, who headed the division that submitted the documents before he became tax agency chief in July, to testify in parliament. Sagawa resigned this month.
(Reporting by Takashi Umekawa; Writing by Chris Gallagher; Editing by Robert Birsel)
Wilmington High School senior Heather Fryman will continue her education at Capital University and plans to run for the Crusaders cross country team. In the photo, from left to right, father Jeff Fryman, mother June Fryman, Heather Fryman, and WHS cross country and track and field coach Brad Heys.
Wilmington High School senior Heather Fryman will continue her education at Capital University and plans to run for the Crusaders cross country team. In the photo, from left to right, father Jeff Fryman, mother June Fryman, Heather Fryman, and WHS cross country and track and field coach Brad Heys. http://www.wnewsj.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2018/04/web1_CC_frymansigns-1.jpg Wilmington High School senior Heather Fryman will continue her education at Capital University and plans to run for the Crusaders cross country team. In the photo, from left to right, father Jeff Fryman, mother June Fryman, Heather Fryman, and WHS cross country and track and field coach Brad Heys.
The weather for Sunday night’s game against the Bears was cold, but the Bengals fans seem to be even colder when it comes to the future of Marvin Lewis with the team. After taking a devastating blow with the close lost to the Steelers on Monday night, the expectation for most fans is that the Bengals would be fired up for the Bears game. Many are saying that it was a lackluster performance and the fingers are pointing towards Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis. According to sources Lewis said, “I am shocked”, “We didn’t play well at all today”!
Lewis also went on to say, “I am at a lost for words”. For the full story click here…
Next week the Bengals head to Minnesota to face the 10-3 Vikings and will need all the help they can get. So, the question today is should Marvin Lewis leave or should he stay? Take our survey and let us know how you feel about our Bengals.
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Wed, May 30: The man charged with striking and killing a well-known Halifax bottle collector is now facing a charge of criminal negligence causing death. Natasha Pace has more.
Among the events that happened on this day in history, in 1962 Bob Dylan releases his first self-titled album.
Police respond to report of threats, domestic disturbance
The Kerrville Police Department handled a variety of calls Wednesday and Thursday, said KPD public information officer Juan Trevizo, including reports of a custody exchange ending in verbal threats, a …read more
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Jones nabbed seven of nine targets for 96 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's win over New Orleans.
Jones did it all by himself on the Falcons' touchdown drive spanning the first and second quarters, drawing a 46-yard pass interference penalty and nabbing three catches, including a touchdown. If there was any question whether Jones was ready for the playoffs, he quelled them on Sunday. The talented receiver has been maddening at times this year, alternating between dominant and meager performances. His numbers against two potential divisional-round foes are a perfect example. Against a top-ranked Seattle defense in Week 6, Jones went off for 139 yards and a touchdown. Two weeks later, against a decidedly weaker Green Bay defense, he was stymied for 29 yards.
ROCK HILL, S.C. — Xavier Cooks scored 22 points, had six rebounds, five blocks, four assists and three steals to lead Winthrop to a 75-57 win over Radford on Saturday.
Bjorn Broman added 16 points and four steals, Josh Ferguson contributed 10 points and the Eagles shot 26 of 46 (56.5 per cent) including 9 of 18 from 3-point range, while collecting 13 steals.
Winthrop (14-9, 8-4 Big South) led 23-22 after Radford’s Christian Bradford made a 3 with 4:47 before halftime. Broman later made three free throws to start a 13-3 run to close the half and establish control the rest of the way. Ed Polite Jr.’s 3 with 15:05 left brought Radford within 48-39, but Adam Pickett’s jumper and Jermaine Ukaegbu’s dunk put the Eagles up double figures the rest of the way.
Polite led Radford (15-10, 8-4) with 18 points, a game-high eight rebounds and five steals. Bradford finished with 11 points.
Our average high temperature has dipped from 92 to 91 degrees as of this week. This means we've passed climatologically the hottest part of the summer. However that doesn't mean it can't be really hot! In fact, highs will be in the lower to mid 90s all week with decreasing chances for storms.
The best chance for storms will be on Tuesday with drier conditions after that. The hot area of high pressure that will keep storm chances low will break down by the weekend bring temperatures closer to 90 with slightly better rain chances.
The tropics will continue to see increasing activity with Gert in the Atlantic and a strong disturbance off the coast of Africa. Gert will curve out into the open Atlantic and the African disturbance is at least 10 days away from any impacts on the United States.
For updates on-the-go and all day long, download our free FOX Weather App at fox8live.com/apps or call the Delta World Tire Weather Phone at 504-500-2888.
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FILE - In this May 16, 2012, file photo, the Facebook logo is displayed on an iPad in Philadelphia. Facebook suspended Cambridge Analytica, a data-analysis firm that worked for President Donald Trump's 2016 campaign, over allegations that it held onto improperly obtained user data after telling Facebook it had deleted the information. Matt Rourke, File AP Photo
On Christmas Eve morning, the electricity went off at our house and panic quickly spread among our younger guests. First, the TV sets went dark.
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The son of Washington manager Dusty Baker was drafted by the Nationals in the 27th round of the Major League Baseball draft Wednesday - 15 years after he first made headlines on the baseball diamond. The younger Baker, now an 18-year-old shortstop at Jesuit High School in California, was just 3 when he was a bat boy for the San Francisco Giants, managed by his father, in the 2002 World Series.
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Winston-Salem Police are reporting that, at approximately 5:16 a.m. on Feb. 14, 2017, officers with the Winston-Salem Police Department were dispatched to 1628 Ashley School Circle to investigate an allegation that a suspect had entered the home through a window and committed a sexual assault against a juvenile inside the residence.
The matter has remained under investigation since that time and has been referred to the Criminal Investigations Division. Because the investigation is active and in the very early stages, no further information is available.
The suspect was described as a black male, approximately twenty-five years of age, wearing a black jacket and a tan colored hat. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to call the Winston-Salem Police Department at (336) 773-7700 or Crimestoppers at (336) 727-2800.
Here's a dramatic view of the raging County Fire as seen at night from Sacramento
This drone footage was taken on June 30, 2018, from Sacramento and shows the County Fire as it burned in Yolo County. Five days later, the fire has burned 82,700 acres and is 25 percent contained.
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Dolphins center Mike Pouncey‘s absence from team drills at practice came to an end over the weekend and Monday saw him take more snaps while banging heads with members of the starting defense.
Pouncey said one collision with defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh left him with “a stinger on my left side.” While it hurt, Pouncey said “it felt good to have it again” after the Dolphins eased him into practices after hip surgery.
“Physically I feel great,” Pouncey said, via the Miami Herald. “I feel like we have a great plan, a great schedule that I’m going to stick to throughout this whole camp. We’ll see how it goes whenever the start of the season gets here.
The next step for Pouncey is playing in a preseason game and coach Adam Gase said Monday the team expects him to see action “this week or next.” The Dolphins host the Eagles on Thursday night and then play the Eagles on August 24 with a couple of joint practices in Philly leading up to the game.
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NEW DELHI: Yoga guru Ramdev on Wednesday launched a new messaging application called Kimbho under his flagship company Patanjali.
Patanjali's spokesperson SK Tijarawala tweeted, "Now Bharat will speak. After launching sim cards, baba Ramdev has launched a new messaging application called Kimbho. Now Whats App will be given a competition. Our own #SwadeshiMessagingplatform. Download it directly from Google Play store."
Kimbho (Photo | Patanjali Communication)
Kimbho application is touted to be a competitor of the messaging app WhatsApp. The tagline of Kimbho is kept as "Ab Bharat Bolega".
Earlier on May 27, Ramdev launched Swadeshi Samriddhi SIM cards, in alliance with Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL).
Initially, only the employees and office bearers of Patanjali will be able to avail the benefits of the SIM card.
After its full-fledged launch, people will get discount of 10 percent on Patanjali products with this card.
If you’ve always wanted to be on the silver screen, you may now have a chance.
Filmmakers are looking for extras for the movie “Louisiana Caviar,” which will be directed by actor Cuba Gooding Jr., according to Nola.com. The film will be shot in New Orleans, and extras with boxing experience between the ages of 18 and 25 are encouraged to apply.
If you’re interested in being a part of the film, email [email protected]
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Columbus defenceman Zach Werenski will miss the rest of the post-season because of a broken cheekbone.
The Blue Jackets announced the decision Monday, one day after the 19-year-old rookie took a puck to the face on a shot by Pittsburgh’s Phil Kessel that opened a gash on his right cheek in the second period.
He played a couple shifts in the third period with a full facemask, but his eye swelled shut and he had to sit out the rest of the game. He tweeted a photo of his face after the game that showed his eye nearly swollen shut.
Pittsburgh won the game 5-4 in overtime for a 3-0 lead in their first-round series. Game 4 is Tuesday night.
Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office deputies say they got a report of an accidental shooting in the 100 block of Vos Road in the Benton area Monday morning. (Source: KSLA News 12)
Bossier Parish deputies have found a man sought for questioning in connection with the shooting of a Benton area woman.
The wounded woman was found at a home in the 100 block of Vos Road Monday morning.
Investigators were looking for her estranged husband because they believed he might have had information about what happened.
Police have not released any names or provided an update on her condition, but they have confirmed that they have now located the estranged husband.
It is unclear what, if any, involvement the man had in the shooting.
This is a developing story. KSLA News 12 will update the story as more details become available.
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COURTLAND, Va. – The Courtland Volunteer Fire Department responded to a bus fire at Plank Road and Big Woods Road.
It happened Monday around 12 p.m.
When firefighters arrived, they saw the passenger charter bus with heavy fire coming from the back half of the bus.
The fire department says it would possibly from a crash and all occupants are off the bus. One person was taken to the hospital.
The fire was declared under control around 12:25 p.m.
Missouri is defending a prison sentence for a man who committed robbery and other crimes on a single day when he was 16 and now isn't eligible for parole until he's 112 years old.
Falcons' Quinn says he is 'sure' Shanahan will draw interest
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FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan, expected to be one of the top targets for teams looking to replace head coaches, could be available for interviews late this week.
Falcons coach Dan Quinn said Monday "I'm sure he will be contacted by some teams." Quinn wouldn't confirm any teams which may hope to interview Shanahan.
Denver and the Los Angeles Rams are among teams which could have interest in Shanahan.
The NFC South champion Falcons earned a first-round bye with Sunday's 38-32 win over New Orleans. Quinn has scheduled practices on Wednesday and Thursday. He said Shanahan or any other assistant would be available "at the end of the week" to speak with another team.
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KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The U.S. military says that an American soldier has died as a result of injuries sustained during a vehicle incident in eastern Afghanistan.
A statement released by the U.S. forces on Tuesday says that two other American service members were injured in the incident, which took place in eastern Nangarhar province on Monday.
According to the statement, the U.S. forces were not in contact with enemy forces at the time. It says the injured soldiers are receiving medical treatment.
The statement added that U.S. Gen. John Nicholson, commander of the U.S. troops in Afghanistan, expressed his deepest sympathies and prayers to the families and friends of the fallen and injured service members.
It provides no further information. The military did not identify the dead service member.
Jack contributed 11 points (3-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds, seven assists and two steals across 32 minutes in Friday's 92-90 loss to the Bucks.
The veteran point guard bounced back from a four-game streak of single-digit scoring efforts, a stretch during which he shot an unsightly 28.0 percent (7-for-25). Jack's rebound total was also his highest since Jan. 10, and factoring in Friday's assist total, he's now dished out at least six dimes in six of the last nine contests. The 13-year pro is difficult to trust on a night-to-night basis from an offensive perspective, but his serviceable production in other categories keeps him relevant in deeper formats.
Three pharma stocks that stand to benefit from the announcement by Eli Lilly & Co. and Incyte that the FDA rejected their rheumatoid arthritis pill baricitinib were up Monday.Gilead Sciences shares rose 56 cents in early trading Monday to $67.06 while Pfizer was up 9 cents to $33.97 and Abbvie up 38 cents to $64.51.In a statement Friday, Lilly said the FDA has requested additional clinical data to determine appropriate doses of baricitinib. The FDA also asked for more safety data.
Jane Fondareceived a special 80th birthday gift early.
Ahead of her forthcoming special day on December 21, the soon-to-be octogenarian stepped out at her organization, GCAPP's fundraiser on Saturday night in Atlanta. The evening, dubbed "Eight Decades of Jane," was held in honor of the famous founder's milestone birthday.
With celebrity attendees like actress Rosanna Arquette, musician Carole King and Fonda's ex-husband, Ted Turner, guests bid during a live auction featuring items like lunch with Fonda and her co-star Lily Tomlin and a visit to the set of Grace & Frankie as well as a dinner at the star's new Los Angeles house.
(Reuters) - U.S. cable operator Charter Communications Inc said on Friday its quarterly profit surged due to a $9.3 billion benefit related to the recent changes in U.S. corporate tax laws.
Charter’s net income rose to $9.55 billion, or $34.56 per share, in the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, from $454 million, or $1.67 per share, a year earlier.
Total revenue rose 3.2 percent to $10.60 billion, helped by strong growth in its residential services business that includes video, internet and voice services.
May 2 Akamai Technologies Inc, which helps speed up content delivery over the internet, reported a 7.3 percent rise in quarterly revenue as the company benefited from demand for its cloud security services.
The company's net income rose to $80.9 million, or 46 cents per share, in the first quarter ended March 31, from $74.9 million, or 42 cents per share, a year earlier.
Revenue rose to $609.2 million from $567.7 million.
Akamai has beefed up its presence in the fast-growing cloud security market as the company looks to counter slowing demand in its media-delivery business.
(Reporting by Aishwarya Venugopal in Bengaluru; Editing by Sriraj Kalluvila)
NEW BRITAIN, Conn. (WTNH) — In recognition of the fifth anniversary of the deadly shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty and U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal are kicking off a week long campaign to honor and recognize the innocent lives lost.
The campaign is called “Day of Kindness”, which is to promote community service. The lawmakers have been pushing for federal action on gun violence prevention.
Esty and Blumenthal will kickoff their campaign Monday at 10:30am at the YMCA on Franklin Square in New Britain.
NAIROBI, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Kenya's main stock index, the NSE-20, had risen 3 percent midway through Monday's session as investors welcomed the re-election of President Uhuru Kenyatta, traders said.
The index has gained 8 percent since the election last Tuesday. Kenyatta was declared winner on Friday but his main challenger, Raila Odinga, has not yet conceded. (Reporting by Duncan Miriri; Editing by David Lewis)
Paul (groin) will start at point guard Saturday against the Cavaliers, John Michael of the Cavaliers Radio Network reports.
As expected, Paul is good to go for Saturday's tilt after being listed as probable earlier in the day. The 32-year-old is averaging 19.1 points, 8.4 assists, 5.6 rebounds and 1.8 steals across 32.1 minutes per game this season.
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Last May, the Alamo Drafthouse theater chain concocted a fun PR stunt — hosting early “Wonder Woman” screenings open to women only. Back then, we wrote that “things could get interesting if Alamo tries to follow through with the concept when Marvel’s ‘Black Panther’ movie opens.”
Well, here we are. “Black Panther,” the hotly anticipated film centered around an African superhero, premiered in Los Angeles on Monday and is set for release in less than two weeks. Movie theaters are reporting blockbuster early ticket sales. Want to try putting together a few special early screenings for another oft-underrepresented group, Alamo?
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AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Travis County Sheriff’s office have arrested a man who they say murdered a woman in east Travis County early Saturday morning.
Deputies responded to a 911 call at a home in the 4600 block of Sojourner St. just south of Webberville Rd. at 1:45 a.m. When deputies arrived they found and detained 51-year-old Roberto Degollado inside the home. As they continued to investigate, they found a woman who had been stabbed and was ultimately pronounced dead at the scene.
Officials transported Degollado to Travis County Central Booking as they file paperwork to charge him with murder.
The identity of the woman has not been released as officials work to notify her next of kin. The Travis County Medical Examiner will determine the exact cause and manner of death and KXAN will provide you with those details as they become available.
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Like squabbling siblings, New Zealand and Australia have close ties but also a rivalry that can sometimes turn ugly.
That tension spilled into politics on Tuesday, when Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop accused New Zealand’s opposition Labour Party of conspiring to undermine her government, a claim New Zealand lawmakers say is “false” and “utter nonsense.”
The unlikely dispute involves Barnaby Joyce, Australia’s deputy prime minister. Joyce said Monday he’d been advised he was a New Zealand citizen and an Australian court was being asked to determine if he should be kicked out of parliament because Australia’s constitution bans lawmakers from being dual citizens.
Bishop says Australia’s opposition Labor Party used their New Zealand counterparts to raise questions about Joyce in the New Zealand parliament.
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* SAYS IT SETS SHANGHAI IPO PRICE AT 6.9 YUAN ($1.04) PER SHARE, AIMS TO RAISE 276.0 MILLION YUAN Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2B9Tj9n ($1 = 6.6175 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) — Authorities say a 37-year-old Florida woman ran a drug flop house, charging a “cover fee of drugs” to enter the home.
Danielle Baggett was arrested April 11 on a charge of running a nuisance dwelling after Sarasota County Sheriff’s deputies responded to seven overdoses, including her own.
The Bradenton Herald (http://bit.ly/2oHQ02d ) reports investigators began looking into a surge of heroin and fentanyl overdoses at the home in August 2016. An affidavit says Baggett assured deputies she was trying to “clean up” illegal activities at the house. But the overdoses continued as deputies responded to the home 33 times before her arrest.
An affidavit says victims told investigators Baggett created an environment “for everyone to get high.”
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Baggett bonded out of jail. Records don’t list an attorney for her.
Ahmedabad: Renowned journalist Prakash Shah talks to Firstpost's Ajay Singh about the Gujarat elections. Shah thinks that the effect of different policies taken by the central government will reflect in this election.
Kentucky softball team celebrates historic upset Ballard Memorial defeated McCracken County, 3-2, in the 1st Region softball tournament semifinals on May 30, 2018, becoming the first team in the region to ever beat the Mustangs. Eric Walker, The Mayfield Messenger Josh Moore ×
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After an aggressive saltwater crocodile sinks a small boat, Matt Wright and his friends work to relocate the animal to a different area away from humans.
F1 teams will be ready with Halo-equipped cars next year.
That is the view of Haas boss Gunther Steiner, when asked about reports teams are concerned the FIA has released detailed information about Halo very late.
"Everyone is complaining," Steiner said at Suzuka, "but in the end it’s the same for everyone. Everything will be done on time.
"Formula one is the highest category of motor sport, so if you are not able to cope with such difficulties then in my view it is better not to be in this championship," he added.
"Of course, if you have two or three extra months to develop a car, we would use them until the last minute," Steiner said.
"But if the information about Halo is shared simultaneously with all the teams, then everything is fine. In any case, we cannot change it."
Tory Lanez connects with bubbling Toronto artist Pressa to create the official video for “Oh My”. Pressa recently released “Novacane,” and now following with visual for “OH My” which looks to be the lead single for the forthcoming project titled Press Machine. Watch the “Oh My” video filled with foreign cars and luxurious woman to align with the lifestyle.
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Romania's ruling leftist Social Democrats (PSD) will withdraw political support for the six-month-old cabinet of Prime Minister Sorin Grindeanu on Wednesday, two senior coalition politicians said.
BUCHAREST: Romania's ruling leftist Social Democrats (PSD) will withdraw political support for the six-month-old cabinet of Prime Minister Sorin Grindeanu on Wednesday, two senior coalition politicians said.
The junior member of Romania's ruling coalition, ALDE, said earlier in the day that it had pulled ministers out of the six-month-old, PSD-led government and withdrawn support for Grindeanu.
Grindeanu, a Social Democrat, has been under pressure to reshuffle his team, with some senior politicians from both the PSD and ALDE accusing his cabinet of poor performance and failing to uphold the governing programme.
(Reporting by Radu Marinas; editing by Mark Heinrich)
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A man was shot multiple times during a robbery attempt in south Nashville.
Officers from the Metro Nashville Police Department responded to the scene on Massman Drive near Nashville International Airport Monday around 1:15 a.m.
Investigators said the victim was sitting in his car when the attempted robbery and shooting happened. Police were searching for clues into exactly what happened.
There were at least four bullet holes in the car.
The victim was transported to Vanderbilt University Medical Center with serious injuries.
Police said there was no description of the suspect or suspects. Officers were reviewing surveillance video to identify vehicles coming and going out of the area.
The man was the eighth person shot in the Nashville area since Saturday morning in seven separate shootings.
No arrests have been made in any of the investigations.
Anyone with information on any of the shootings has been asked to call Crime Stoppers at 615-74-CRIME (615-742-7463).
Update: Washoe County Sheriff's Office says the child has been located.
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Washoe County Sheriff's Office says they are currently looking for a missing 3-year-old in the Sun Valley area.
Officials say the child was reported as last being seen near the 5700 block of Sun Valley Boulevard at about 6:40pm.
Officials say the child was last seen wearing a gray Spongebob shirt, blue pants and gray shoes.
Please call 911 if located.
A CAROL concert will take place at Sonning Common Primary School on Thursday from 6pm.
Guests are invited to bring torches and enjoy mince pies and mulled wine provided by the parent-teacher association.
Each year group will perform songs and there will be community carols with which everyone can join in.
The woman accused of attacking a Clinton couple with a pickaxe on February 10th 2017, has pleaded guilty.
Cassandra Doran pleaded guilty to willful injury causing serious injury and criminal mischief.
Doran entered "The Gazebo Antiques & Collectibles," grabbed a pickax for sale and began swinging at merchandise before attacking Bill Conely. Conely suffered multiple injuries, including a broken jaw in two places. The incident caused Conely to spend 30 days in the hospital for recovery.
Court documents show because of a plea agreement the state will consider dropping attempted murder and burglary charges.
Doran is set to be sentenced May 31st.
DARIEN, N.Y. (WIVB) — Six people were arrested at the Saturday Goo Goo Dolls concert at Darien Lake.
Three people were charged with Criminal Trespassing after the Genesee County Sheriff’s office says they entered the venue without a ticket.
They are the following people:
Kevin Buisman, 32, of Tonawanda
Colleen O’Donnell, 26, of Cheektowaga
Cody Woodhouse, 28, of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Concord resident Samuel McCaslin, 27, faces a trespassing charge for trying to get back into the venue after being ejected, authorities say.
Kevin Dawidowicz, 41, of Buffalo, was accused of striking a Darien Lake security officer with his vehicle. He was charged with Reckless Endangerment.
In addition to these arrests, a 17-year-old was charged with possessing both marijuana and a controlled substance.
All eastbound lanes of the 134 Freeway were closed in Toluca Lake early Monday after a fatal motorcycle crash, authorities said.
The lanes were closed at Cahuenga Boulevard, and traffic was being diverted, according to the California Highway Patrol. The southbound 101 Freeway to the eastbound 134 was also closed, as was the southbound 170 Freeway to the eastbound 134.
The crash, in which a motorcyclist was killed, was reported at 4:26 a.m., according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. Few details were immediately available.
Authorities said motorists should expect congestion and delays and that they should try to avoid the area.
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More family members of murder victims told a Kansas House committee Monday afternoon that the state should abolish the death penalty than expressed opposition.
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Shares of Tata Power rose by nearly 4 per cent today after the company posted over two-fold jump in consolidated net profit for the April-June quarter. The stock gained 3.72 per cent to close at Rs 79.50 on BSE. During the day, it jumped 5.87 per cent to Rs 81.15. At NSE, shares of the company climbed 3.91 per cent to end at Rs 79.55.
On the equity volume front, 6.45 lakh shares of the company were traded on BSE and over 81 lakh shares changed hands at NSE during the day. Tata Power posted over two-fold jump in consolidated net profit to Rs 163.78 crore in the quarter ended June 30, 2017 mainly driven by strong performance from renewable and coal. The company’s consolidated net profit was Rs 72.49 crore in the quarter ended June 30, 2016. Total income of the company was at Rs 6,999.90 crore in the first quarter, up from Rs 6,790.58 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal.
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The key to curbing radical views lies with people close to those at risk, a former counter-terrorism expert has said.
Vince Donovan, a former Prevent engagement officer, warned that the rise of social media is making it difficult to monitor people's views.
He said people should contact authorities if they recognise signs of radicalisation in others.
It comes after Finsbury Park attacker Darren Osborne, from Cardiff, was sentenced to life in prison and told he must serve a minimum term of 43 years behind bars.
GASTON COUNTY, N.C. – Authorities in Gaston County have identified the woman killed in a house fire Tuesday morning.
According to Gaston County Police, firefighters responded to a reported house fire in the 100 block of Cooks Lake Road a little after 10 a.m. When fire officials entered the home, they found 68-year-old Wanda Kay Hurst dead. Detectives were called to the scene to assist in the investigation.
BREAKING: investigators on-scene after fatal house fire off Cooks Lake Rd. pic.twitter.com/3Ysdmt1HF2 — Brandon Goldner (@BrandonWCNC) May 29, 2018
The Gaston County Fire Marshal's Office has not released the cause of the fire. No charges have been filed in connection with the incident.
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Olivier Durix has been appointed as the new general director of Bouygues Immobilier Polska, a subsidiary of French developer Bouygues Immobilier and one of the largest residential developers active in Warsaw. He will be responsible for both the residential and commercial projects of the company. Durix has been with Bouygues Immobilier since 2001. Most recently, he acted as the general director of the company in Morocco.
A man has been arrested and charged on suspicion of breaching his criminal behaviour order in Sheffield.
Police in central Sheffield arrested the man yesterday after he was found within the exclusion zone specified by the order, following complaints from members of the public.
Robert Nare, aged 31, of no fixed abode, has been charged with two counts of breaching his CBO and has been remanded to appear at Sheffield Magistrates' Court.
PC Paul Briggs said "CBOs seek to prohibit individuals from undertaking behaviour that causes persistent issues for the local community. We will continue to arrest and send individuals who disregard their conditions to court at every available opportunity."
CBOs were introduced to replace ASBOs (anti-social behaviour orders).
They can be issued on conviction for any crime, and are designed to stop persistent offenders by setting out prohibitions.
Breaching those conditions without reasonable abuse, is a criminal offence.
The 2017 New Year party tagged Iselogbe Groove organized by Independent Television and Radio has been held amidst fun fare.
Best Mbiere reports that participants who distinguished themselves in various competitions went home with mouthwatering prizes while ITV Father Christmas bade farewell to the gathering.
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A Malaysian judge has approved bail at $250,000 for former Prime Minister Najib Razak in corruption case
TISBURY, Mass. (AP) — Officials say a faulty fuel pump is to blame for a ferry losing power off the coast of Martha’s Vineyard, stranding 72 passengers for five hours.
The Cape Cod Times reports the ferry’s fuel oil transfer pump was not generating enough pressure to transfer oil properly. The issue caused the ferry to lose power about 15 minutes into a trip from Vineyard Haven to Woods Hole Saturday evening.
Steamship Authority General Manager Robert Davis says the ferry was cleared to return to service Monday morning.
The ferry had just gone back in service March 7 after an $18.5 million refurbishment. Davis says the pump had not been reset during the work, and both an alarm and a pressure gauge failed to alert the crew of an issue.
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JSE-listed gold miner Harmony Gold on Wednesday announced several changes to the composition of its board committees to enhance the effectiveness of the board.
Of these changes, Mavuso Msimang will take over from Fikile de Buck as the new lead independent director of the company.
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De Buck is now the new chairperson of the audit and risk committee, replacing John Wetton, who will remain a member of the committee.
Modise Motloba will take over from Dr Simo Lushaba as the new chairperson of the investment committee, while Lushaba will replace Motloba as the new chairperson of the social and ethics committee.
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Max Sisulu has been appointed as a new member of the social and ethics committee.
Lushaba, De Buck and Motloba will remain members of the respective committees.
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KOKOMO, Ind. (AP) — A private developer is planning to build a student-only housing complex near Indiana University’s Kokomo campus.
The developer says the complex will have space for 125 students and is expected to open during the summer of 2019.
Kokomo Mayor Greg Goodnight says the new complex will enhance the appeal and growth of the IU campus. The Kokomo Tribune reports the regional campus that relies heavily on non-traditional students and commuters now has more than 3,000 students and its May 2017 class of 643 graduates was its largest ever.
Developer 6G Properties LLC says each unit in the new complex will have common areas including a kitchen and living room, but each bedroom will have its own bathroom.
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After successful Kickstarter campaigns, Travis and Holly Hancock quit their jobs to make careers out of creating board games.
Andrew Holland died while in custody at San Luis Obispo County Jail in 2017, after being restrained for 46 hours. This is a look at the events that led to his death, the county's response and the inmates who have died in custody since Holland.
The City of Atlanta will open an emergency warming center in anticipation of frigid temperatures overnight. The center will open today at 6:00 p.m. and remain open until 12:00 p.m. Saturday. The warming center is located at the Old Adamsville Recreation Center, 3404 Delmar Lane NW, Atlanta, GA 30331. Transportation will be provided for those in need at The Gateway Center – 275 Pryor Street, Atlanta GA 30303.
A large oak tree crashed to the ground Monday afternoon, totaling at least two vehicles in its wake.
According to Reba Bailey, owner of Tanglewood in Carrollton (at the corner of Washington and College Streets), around 3:30 p.m. Monday, she and her husband, Steve, heard a commotion outside the house.
“It sounded like a trailer was passing by the house,” Bailey said.
Outside they found a large oak tree had fallen across a Ford pick-up truck, a Chevrolet Suburban, and a Hummer H2. Bailey said the Ford pick-up truck and the Suburban are certainly totaled while there might be hope in saving the Hummer H2.
Bailey said the cause of the tree falling had to be the abundance of rain lately because “only a few light breezes” were blowing at the time the tree fell.
“There were no strong winds,” Bailey said.
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The Cranbrook Golf Club held its 2017 Club Championships over the past weekend. Pirzes were handed out for Ladies, Men’s, Junior and Senior flights, as well as deuces, KPs and the winners of the ever-popular Horse Races. Pictured are overall winners in Ladies’, Men’s, Junior and Senior categories. Left to right: Kathryn Teneese (Ladies Overall Gross Champion and Senior Flight Gross Champion); Janet Jackett (Ladies Overall Net Champion and Senior Flight Net Champion); David Stypula (Men’s Overall Gross Champion); Ryan Herman (Men’s Overall Net Champion); George Simpson (Men’s Senior Flight – Net Champion); Jonace Johnson (Junior Overall Gross Champion); Darrell Orth (Men’s Senior Flight – Gross Champion); Gage Brekke (Junior Overall Net Champion). Barry Coulter photo
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Whirlpool Of India Ltd:
* DEC QUARTER NET PROFIT 531.4 MILLION RUPEES VERSUS PROFIT 554.4 MILLION RUPEES YEAR AGO
* DEC QUARTER REVENUE FROM OPERATIONS 9.58 BILLION RUPEES VERSUS 9.01 BILLION RUPEES YEAR AGO
* SAYS CONSIDERED TENTATIVE PROPOSAL OF CAPACITY EXPANSION BY 2021-22 WITH COST OF ABOUT 1.70 BILLION RUPEES Source text - bit.ly/2GEiMaP Further company coverage:
Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC) has launched an online platform allowing its clients to buy and sell local and foreign currencies.
In a statement Wednesday, July 5, RCBC said it has launched the Online FX Trading Platform, the first and only online foreign exchange execution platform in the country.
“[The platform eliminates] the need for face-to-face or over-the-phone transactions when exchanging foreign currency,” the Yuchengco-led bank said.
For clients to make use of this platform, RCBC clients have to enroll at least two different currency accounts through RCBC’s online banking platform.
Once eligible, clients can buy and sell between their enrolled accounts major currencies such as US dollar, Euro, British pound, Japanese yen and Singaporean dollar among others. — Karl Angelo N. Vidal
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - Nearly another 2,000 Kentuckians could lose their federal disability benefits because of an ongoing fraud investigation involving attorney Eric Conn.
The Social Security Administration has notified U.S. Rep. Hal Rogers that another 1,965 people who received disability benefits will have to defend their status in court. All of them were represented by Conn, who made millions by bribing judges and doctors to OK disability benefits for his clients.
Conn fled the United States last year shortly before he was supposed to be sentenced. He was caught in Honduras in December and returned to Kentucky, where he now faces more charges.
Disability payments will continue throughout the redetermination process. Rogers said it was heartbreaking to witness the effect of the fraud on his constituents.
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Police are asking for the public’s help to find a federal repeat offender wanted on a Canada-wide warrant.
Lennie Middleton is wanted by the provincial Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (ROPE) squad for an alleged breach of a long-term supervision order.
Middleton is described as 45 years old, five-foot-six and 159 pounds with short black hair and brown eyes. He has a tattoo that says “Bunnie,” a cross with an “R.M.” on his right upper arm and a panther tattoo on his right shoulder.
Middleton is currently bound by a long-term supervision order for robbery and assault causing bodily harm.
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Runners take on a grueling task when they opt to participate in a marathon.
Running 26.2 miles is no easy task, and it would only be natural for doubt to creep into a runner’s mind during the long trek.
In the 121st running of the Boston Marathon on Monday, one man thought of an awesome way to motivate the runners. Through an awesome sign, he reminded the participants of another task that seemed insurmountable at the time: Overcoming a 25-point second-half deficit in the Super Bowl.
this guy is at the #BostonMarathon right now motivating the runners. i love boston. pic.twitter.com/jOT6kmRJhK — abdul 🚀 (@Advil) April 17, 2017
The New England Patriots would defy the odds, though, and mounted a furious comeback en route to an overtime victory over the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl LI.
For any Patriots fans competing in this year’s Boston Marathon, that sign had to have given you an extra boost.
Thumbnail photo via Matthew Emmons/USA TODAY Sports Images
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MGM Resorts (NYSE:MGM) CEO James Murren explains how the company's second property in Macau is aimed at more than just the VIP segment.
"Our strategic plan is built on catering to this tremendously emerging more-affluent Chinese customer, a customer that’s looking for more experimental experiences, not just a selfie moment or a gaming table," Murren tells Bloomberg.
MGM's move to emphasize the wealthy part of the mass market segment at the 1.4K-room Cotai resort is expected to help it boost margins.
MGM Cotai (OTCPK:MCHVF, OTCPK:MCHVY) is due to open in Q4.
Shares of MGM are up 6.1% YTD vs. WYNN +45% and LVS +12%.
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× Hendricks outduels Strasburg as Cubs top Nats 3-0 in Game 1
WASHINGTON — Kyle Hendricks outpitched Stephen Strasburg, and the Chicago Cubs opened defense of their first World Series title in 108 years by beating the Washington Nationals 3-0 on Friday in Game 1 of their NL Division Series.
Kris Bryant and Anthony Rizzo produced RBI singles in the sixth inning for the first two hits off an otherwise-dominant Strasburg. Hendricks was even better, giving up only two singles in seven strong innings.
Rizzo added an RBI double off reliever Ryan Madson in the eighth. Carl Edwards Jr. threw a perfect inning and Wade Davis finished the two-hitter for a save.
Game 2 in the best-of-five series is Saturday, with Jon Lester set to start for Chicago against fellow left-hander Gio Gonzalez.
A fire in the central chimney of the Château Montebello forced guests out of the historic west Quebec hotel Friday night.
A fire alarm at the Montebello Que., hotel rang out just after 11 p.m.
Over 400 guests were sent to a neighbouring convention centre and waited there until fire crews arrived.
La cheminée du Château Montebello a pris feu dans la nuit de vendredi à samedi #iciottgat pic.twitter.com/Ld82nczW7Y — @iciottgat
According to the fire department in Montebello, they were able to quickly control the fire.
People were allowed back into the hotel around midnight.
Hotel staff said the fireplace is inspected twice a year and is in good repair. According to a post on the Château Montebello's Facebook page, the chimney had last been swept in December.
The central fireplace will not be lit until an investigation is complete, the hotel said in a statement.
No one was injured during the fire.
President Donald Trump said that Admiral Ronny Jackson making a decision soon about whether or not he would withdraw from consideration for the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
Trump said that he spoke to Jackson, his White House physician and nominee to lead the VA and questioned whether he was willing to suffer the political fight of getting confirmed by the Senate.
“I said to him, ‘What do you need it for?’” Trump said. “I don’t want to put a man through a process like this. It’s too ugly and too disgusting.”
Recent reports have detailed allegations from former medical staffers surrounding his job as the White House physician, as the Senate postponed confirmation hearings for the position.
Trump said that he supported Jackson, but said that his physician would make a decision soon on whether or not to withdraw his name from consideration.
“He’s a fine man, I will always stand behind him,” he said.
Christopher Plummer Thanks, Spacey! Gets Golden Globe Nom for 'All the Money'
Christopher Plummer Nabs Golden Globe Nomination for 'All the Money in the World'
Christopher Plummer's gotta be saying ... that was easy!
The veteran actor earned a Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actor Monday just weeks after he replaced Kevin Spacey in "All the Money in the World."
As we reported ... Spacey was axed from the Ridley Scott film in early November on the heels of sexual assault allegations ... even though the movie was completely done. Plummer just started reshoots about 3 weeks ago, and presumably the Hollywood Foreign Press already saw enough to nominate him.
It's no wonder CP had zero qualms about taking on the role after Spacey was kicked to the curb.
Judge issues warrant to arrest ex-NBA player Ben Gordon A Manhattan judge issued an arrest warrant Wednesday for ex-NBA player Ben Gordon after the one-time star failed to appear in court on a traffic violation. Judge Angela Badama issued...
Ex-NBA star graduated from forgery to robbery in a week: cops Ben Gordon can’t seem to stay out of trouble. The ex-NBA star was arrested in Los Angeles on robbery charges over the weekend after allegedly assaulting and flashing a knife...
Former NBA star Ben Gordon arrested during NYC traffic stop Former NBA star Ben Gordon was arrested during a car stop in Manhattan Sunday night for driving with a forged license plate, police said. The one-time Sixth Man of the...
Golladay (hamstring) did not participate in Friday's practice, according to Justin Rogers of The Detroit News.
Golladay was unable to practice at all this week, so it seems unlikely he will be able to give it a go in Sunday's matchup with the Panthers. The Lions will provide an update on Golladay's Week 5 availability at some point Friday afternoon.
JOHANNESBURG, March 31 South Africa's Communist Party (SACP), an ally of the ruling African National Congress, said on Friday the public should take serious action to prevent corruption at the treasury after President Jacob Zuma axed the finance minister Pravin Gordhan in a late-night cabinet shake-up.
"Quite clearly South Africans need to take action against the possibility of the looting of the treasury which comrade Pravin Gordhan has done an excellent job (preventing)," the SACP's second deputy president Solly Mapaila said in an interview on 702 Talk Radio.
Zuma appointed Malusi Gigaba as the country's new finance minister, replacing Gordhan whom he had rehired to the post in December 2015. (Reporting by Mfuneko Toyana; Editing by Christian Schmollinger)
Jude told his wife last month that he had got a job as a marine biologist, but he had remained cagey about his role on Coronation Street.
Despite being asked about his work, Jude (played by Paddy Wallace) has constantly refused to open up about his job as he really works in a shop.
However, the truth will out in an episode set to be aired next Monday on the ITV soap.
It all unravels when Angie (Victoria Ekanoye) turns up at Jude’s workplace to meet his “fellow marine biologists” after he told her he’d been getting bullied by them.
When Jude sees his wife approaching the centre, he hits the fire alarm to cause a disruption in his panic.
Two shirts in one creates an Internet buzz, Chris Pratt plays with a toy motorcycle, a dog snuggles into the fridge and a magic dentist. Those are the stories trending on May 30.
Deadmau5 is dancing to a whole new beat now that he's a married man.
E! News can confirm the Canadian record producer and DJ said "I Do" to girlfriend Kelly "Grill" Fedoni over the weekend.
"Mr and Mrs grill," he shared on Instagram while holding a bottle of Corona in his wedding day attire. "Let's get this f--kin party started."
Kelly also confirmed the news on Instagram with several photos from the big day.
"Officially Mrs Kelly Lyn Zimmerman ❤," the real estate salesperson shared with her followers. "Together forever and always, not a day will go by without me loving you."
Drummer and composer John Hollenbeck is one of the rare artists who has mastered the tradition of big band composition while crossing aesthetic boundaries and speaking directly to the time we live in today. His music is a daring mix of pure, heart-on-sleeve lyricism and robust rhythmic propulsion, and is an audacious example of the power of big band jazz to express emotions well beyond swing-era clichés. His music for this group, a band consisting of top New York musicians, has earned acclaim for its rich, panoramic orchestral textures that retain the power of its members’ individual voices. The Large Ensemble’s second album, "eternal interlude," and their debut album, "A Blessing," earned Grammy nominations for Best Jazz Large Ensemble Album.
Carilion Clinic’s Healing Arts program – launched several years ago to “create inspiring and restorative” environments is back. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano:
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CLAYTON -- A Clayton man has been arrested after police discovered he was growing more than vegetables in his garden.
On August 10, Clayton Police executed a search warrant on the 700 block of N. Main Street after conducting a narcotics investigation. During the search, 27 marijuana plants were located growing in the garden of 59-year-old Frank Rossetti. Police reported some of the plants had grown over 6 feet tall.
In addition to the garden, roughly 26 ounces of harvested marijuana were located in the residence and around the property.
Rossetti was arrested and charged with manufacturing marijuana and possession with the intent to distribute marijuana. He was taken to the Salem County Jail on a no bail warrant.
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MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The Alabama House of Representatives will debate on Tuesday whether teachers can carry guns on campus. The latest push for school security proposed by Republican Rep. Will Ainsworth would allow designated teachers or school administrators approved by local law enforcement to carry firearms in school. Parents wouldn’t know which educators carry for security reasons.
The bill passed in a tight committee vote last week after contentious debate during a public hearing. It’s one of multiple gun-related bills introduced in the Alabama legislature after the Feb. 14 shooting at a Florida high school that killed 17 people.
Lawmakers in at least ten other states have also proposed arming teachers or school employees. Florida passed a school safety and gun control law that included arming teachers three weeks after the Parkland massacre.
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The bright lights and marquees of the Las Vegas Strip are seen in this undated areal image. (File/FOX5)
The agency responsible for promoting Las Vegas says 320,000 people are expected to visit the destination during Memorial Day weekend.
Data released Thursday by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority show that's an increase of 3,000 visitors compared to last year.
The Nevada Department of Transportation expects roughly 198,000 people to drive to the destination, while McCarran International Airport estimates it will see more than 527,000 passengers depart or arrive between Friday and Monday.
The tourism agency says this will be one of the busiest Memorial Day weekends on record.
More than 96 percent of the destination's nearly 149,000 rooms are expected to be booked for the weekend.
The agency says the weekend is worth an estimated $410.2 million to Las Vegas.
Copyright 2018 Associated Press. All rights reserved.
The Appellate Division and High Court Division of the Supreme Court (SC) are not holding their regular activities today following the death of Justice Bazlur Rahman.
Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha declared holiday after attending the namaz-e-janaza of the Appellate Division judge at the SC premises at 10:30am on Monday.
Bazlur Rahman breathed his last on Sunday evening while undergoing treatment at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU). He had been suffering from cancer for long time.
He left behind his wife and two sons to mourn his death.
Justice Bazlur Rahman was elevated to the Appellate Division on February 8 last year.
He was born on April 12, 1955 at Puratan Bazar of Chapainawabganj.
Having completed his masters from Rajshahi University, he started practice as a lawyer at the District Court in 1984 and at the High Court in 1987.
In 2001, he was appointed additional judge to the High Court.
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There will be no services for Gwendolyn “Gwenn” Mae Burkhouse at this time.
The Schindewolf-Stout-Crates Funeral Home in Kenton is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be left for the family by visiting stoutcrates.com.
She died at 1:55 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017 at The Heritage Manor in Findlay.
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Champion Media announced Wednesday that it has acquired the North Carolina and South Carolina print, digital and local assets of Heartland, a Civitas Media company. The acquisition includes five other daily newspapers - Lumberton Robesonian, Mount Airy News, Clinton Sampson Independent, Laurinburg Exchange and Jefferson Post as well as sixteen weekly newspapers- Your Carolina Connection, Elizabethtown Bladen Journal, Wadesboro Anson Record, Surry Scene, Elkin Tribune, Elkin Advertiser, Yadkin Ripple, Stokes News, Pilot Mountain News, Carroll News, Union Times, Union Grapevine, Newberry Observer, Newberry Shopper, Easley Progress, and Pickens Sentinel.
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In this Feb. 21, 2018 photo, Venezuelans cross the International Simon Bolivar bridge into the Colombia. As Venezuela's economic crisis worsens, rising numbers are fleeing in a burgeoning refugee crisis that could soon match the flight of Syrians from the war-torn Middle East. Fernando Vergara AP
The now 29-year-old played Susan Pevensie in The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe; as well as its sequels Prince Caspian and The Voyage of the Dawn Treader.
After the films’ youngest lead, Georgie Henley, returned last month with a stage role, what happened to her former co-stars?
Popplewell, for one, has been very successful.
Since making a cameo in Dawn Treader in 2010, she has enjoyed big success playing Lady Lola in the TV series Reign.
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Since it's time to make room on the shelves for the incoming spring and summer merchandise, stores we love, like Patagonia, are applying deep discounts to many of their well-loved favorites.
If you act now, you can save up to 50% off on clothing, camping gear, and other accessories.
To make your shopping as efficient as possible, we combed Patagonia’s website and listed our favorite discounts below — some you can save for next winter, like the brand's ever-popular Synchilla fleeces, but plenty you can wear now, like its board shorts and Merino wool T-shirts.
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Former BOJ board member Sayuri Shirai is on the wires today, commenting on BOJ’s monetary policy program and the exchange rate level.
Key Headlines:
BOJ should slow pace of annual bond buying by JPY 30trln
BOJ may have to raise its 10-year bond yield target to 0.55 this year
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Marshawn Lynch has had exactly the impact the Raiders expected so far, with the running backs’ room benefitting from his experience and wisdom.
“It’s been really cool to sit back and learn from him,” running back Jalen Richard said, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN. “Obviously, me being as young as I am and him being as seasoned as he is, I’ve had chances to watch his highlights and stuff as I was trying to perfect my craft. To actually have him here in person and have that physicality there, talk to him after each run and see what his thoughts were, is really helpful.”
Lynch, 31, was a first-round pick of the Bills in 2007. In 10 seasons, he gained 9,112 yards.
“He’s an ‘O.G.’ [old guy] in this league,” running back DeAndre Washington said. “Been around for a long time, got a lot of experience.”
First LACMA’s Urban Light installation went “green” with energy-saving LED bulbs. Now Ray’s and Stark Bar has a new menu and practices focused on the environment and animal welfare.
Ray’s executive chef Fernando Darin, who’s been at the helm since early 2016, embraced a more plant-based diet a few years ago (he still eats meat), and he sees the changes as a natural extension of that.
“I started to think about ingredients … and animals with a little bit more care,” Darin says.
Wednesday in Helena, a Montana based charity was launched dedicated to providing financial assistance to the families of fallen law enforcement officers. The launch of the charity coincidentally comes about a month after Broadwater County Sheriff's Deputy Mason Moore was shot and killed in the line of duty. Moore leaves behind a wife and three children who not only have to mourn a loss, but deal with a financial burden of a sudden loss. That is where The Guardian Fund hopes t...
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Moby has announced his upcoming album Everything Was Beautiful, And Nothing Hurt, his 15th studio LP.
The new album follows a pair of LPs that Moby recorded with the Void Pacific Choir, 2016’s These Systems Are Failing and 2017’s
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THE appointment by the New Ireland Provincial Administration of Directors and Chief Executive Officers is discriminatory and lacks consideration for New Irelanders.
We have Europeans, Highlanders, Sepiks, Tolais and others occupying positions that should be held by New Irelanders.
As this is election period, we must elect leaders who have high regard for New Irelanders.
As a New Irelander, let’s put an end to this discriminatory view of our people.
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The three-month suspension on the Nancefield Dube West Taxi Association (Nanduwe) can be revoked if the association can commit to safety requirements set by the department of roads and transport.
The department’s MEC Ismail Vadi said this on Monday‚ hours after extending the one-month suspension imposed on Nanduwe.
Five taxi ranks and routes operated by Nanduwe and Witwatersrand African Taxi Association (Wata) were closed on July 13 following violent clashes between these associations.
WOOD RIVER | Derrick Richardson has been appointed to the Board of Directors at Midwest Members Credit Union.
Richardson was appointed because of the passing of Michael L. Frye, longtime board chairman. Frye served on the board for 38 years, including 29 as chairman.
Richardson is a captain at the Alton Fire Department, an emergency medical technician, and serves as a fire science instructor at Lewis and Clark Community College. He is also an active community volunteer. Richardson has been a member of the Supervisory Committee at Midwest Members Credit Union since April 2016.
Longtime board members Kerry Pitt and Gerard Jacquin also have been appointed to new roles. Pitt has served on the board since May 1995 and has been appointed as chairman. Jacquin has served on the board since December 2002 and has been appointed to vice chairman.
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Lidl is urgently recalling Golden Sun Organic Grains after packs were found to contain salmonella.
Salmonella can lead to a fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps.
Anyone who has bought the packs is advised not to eat it and instead return it to their nearest Lidl store.
Customers can return the product and be given a full refund regardless if they have a receipt.
There is no best before dates involved in the recalls, with Lidl asking customers to return all packs no matter when they brought them.
No other Golden Sun products are affected by this recall.
Supplier Estyria Naturprodukte GMbH has apologised for the incident occuring.
Lidl's recall follows a notice issued by Primark when the retailer confirmed it was asking customers to return a number of its cushions.
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) – A suspicious officer on the interstate lead Whitfield County investigators to an alleged indoor marijuana operation.
Deputy Kenneth Henderson was checking cars on I 75 with his license plate reader and says it detected an expired tag.
He pulled over Bree Faith and said she seemed overly nervous.
The deputy says she admitted to having some marijuana in the car.
A search of the car turned up the marijuana and $10,000 in cash.
Deputies then went to her home on Little John Lane.
That’s where they say they found the indoor grow operation.
Officers seized 131 plants, marijuana cigarettes and other drug-related items.
Bree Faith now faces a variety of drug trafficking charges.
Tomorrow, the expected negotiations between acting PM Karen Karapetyan and “Yelq” bloc MP Nikol Pashinyan are cancelled, informs the spokesman of “Civil Contract” party, Tigran Avinyan to Tert.am.
“The negotiations can take place only around the points which were declared – it was the agenda of the peaceful transition of power, extraordinary parliamentary elections. RPA cannot be the face of the acting government. It is only this agenda around which negotiations can take place. No other agenda is discussable to us,” informed Avinyan.
To the question if we could infer that the RPA has proposed them a new agenda, he urged us to speak with the RPA.
On the markets at midafternoon (ET):
In Toronto, the S&P/TSX composite index was up 58.76 points to 16,321.92.
Wall Street was closed for Independence Day.
The Canadian dollar was trading at 76.12 cents US, up from Tuesday’s average value of 76.02 cents US.
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Kansas City Royals left-hander Brian Flynn is expected to be sidelined for eight weeks after falling through a barn r STORRS, Conn.
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Utah Jazz guard Ricky Rubio, left, and Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook 0) battle for a loose ball in the second half during Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Monday, April 23, 2018, in Salt Lake City.
SEOUL, April 16 North Korea attempted to launch a missile on Sunday near Sinpo, on its east coast, but it is believed to have failed, South Korea's military said.
The attempted missile launch comes a day after the North held a military parade in its capital marking the birth anniversary of the state founder where what appeared to be new ballistic missiles were displayed. (Reporting by Jack Kim and Ju-min Park; Editing by Sandra Maler)
Downeast Horizons 2017 Autism Walk
Downeast Horizons will hold their Annual Autism Walk Tuesday morning.
It’s happening from 10 to 1 at Agamont Park in Bar Harbor.
Participants are asked to gather at the park an hour before the walk.
For more information, call Downeast Horizons at 667-7464, or visit dehi.org
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While the Senate Intelligence Committee is investigating Russia’s alleged meddling in the 2016 US election, President Donald Trump has urged the body to look into American media to see why “so much of our news is just made up-FAKE!”
LONDON, July 4 (Reuters) - Counter-terrorism officers are now involved in the investigation of an incident near the southwestern English city of Salisbury which has left two people in critical condition, London's police force said on Wednesday.
"Given the recent events in Salisbury, officers from the counter terrorism network are working jointly with colleagues from Wiltshire Police regarding the incident in Amesbury," the Metropolitan Police said in a statement.
"As Wiltshire Police have stated, they are keeping an open mind as to the circumstances surrounding the incident."
Police in Wiltshire, where Russian ex-double agent Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia were poisoned with a nerve agent in March, took the rare step of declaring a major incident after a man and a woman were found unconscious on Saturday in Amesbury. (Reporting by David Milliken; editing by Stephen Addison)
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SALT LAKE CITY -- It has been more than 15 years since the 9/11 attack on the United States, and since that time Americans have become increasingly wary about personal and national security.
Eric Barnhart, Head of the FBI in Salt Lake City, recently sat down with Bob Evans to answer 3 Questions about the current security climate and Utahns' heightened susceptibility to certain kinds of fraud.
What is the FBI's No. 1 priority nationwide, and here in Utah? Affinity fraud is something that is prevalent in Utah, are Utahns just more gullible than others? How could the public help the FBI more than it already is?
See below for the extended interview with Barnhart:
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — President Donald Trump’s decision to drastically reduce and break up a national monument in Utah wasn’t the only blow Native American tribes say they were dealt last week.
The proclamation Trump signed changes the makeup of a tribal advisory commission for Bears Ears National Monument. It adds a San Juan County, Utah, commissioner who supported peeling back protections for the land.
The new commissioner, now Rebecca Benally, joins representatives of five tribes, serving as a planted ally of the reduction.
Federal legislation also would create tribal co-management councils. The proposal by Utah Republican Rep. John Curtis excludes tribes outside Utah and lets the president hand-select most members.
The Utah congressional delegation sees the changes as unifying forces.
Tribes say they’re yet more examples of being told what’s good for them.
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Rifle deer season came to an end on Saturday here in Pennsylvania. Hunters walked the woods some holding guns with intricate designs worthy of being called artwork.
This month 25 years ago, our man On The Pennsylvania Road Mike Stevens visited a woman in Bradford County with a "checkered" business.
Denise M. Jun, 55, of Godfrey, died at 2:43 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis.
Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 17, at Staten-Fine Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, August 18, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Alton. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery in Alton.
OMAHA, Neb. — Authorities say a state-required DNA test for a Nebraska prison inmate links him to four rapes reported more than 10 years ago in Omaha.
The Omaha World-Herald reports that Douglas County Attorney Don Kleine says he intends to charge Brandon Weathers with rapes committed in 2002 and 2004.
Weathers already is serving 100 to 160 years for raping a 13-year-old child.
The newspaper reported in April that more than 70 inmates had refused to provide DNA samples as required by state law.
A June 5 court order gave officials authority to use force to obtain Weathers’ sample if he again refused. He did, so guards held him down and took a sample from a cheek.
The 10-day drill in Kathmandu, dubbed "Sagarmatha Friendship 2017" referring to the Nepali name for Mount Everest, will focus on counter-terrorism, according to Nepal's army. The drills will likely be watched closely by India.
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Lewis, Urlacher and Moss all made it on their first try, while Owens was in his third year on the ballot. He and Moss each played for five teams in the NFL as they often wore out their welcome with their personalities. But both were all-decade picks for the 2000s.
The expanded South Bend smoking ban ordinance was approved in March and will take effect Tuesday.
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BYRON Youth Service celebrates its 35th anniversary next week with a "bash” for the founders, vollies, staff and young people who have been involved over the decades.
In 1983 employment in Byron Bay was scarce and there was little in the way of support for young people, or even those interested in the arts.
A group of volunteers saw the need and began the service out of the community centre. Since then BYS has helped hundreds of young people complete courses, develop skills and receive support. Many have returned to share their lives and say thanks.
The Barbecue Birthday Bash is at the YAC at 6.30pm on June 7.
For info call 6685 7777.
Easter Sunday marks the end of Lent for Christian families... And a day that they observe in and out of church. Of the more than 80 churches in Bismarck- Mandan, many of them were packed today for Sunday service and easter egg hunts for children.
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Friday, Sep 15, 2017
Richard Gray Gallery is pleased to announce two exhibitions of work by the Spanish artist Jaume Plensa. At Gray Warehouse, Secret Garden presents recent sculptures in wood, stainless steel, and bronze in conjunction with a new suite of drawings. The exhibition continues at Richard Gray Gallery’s Hancock space with a portrait series carved in alabaster, as well as a second exhibition of historical works titled One Thought Fills Immensity. Featuring works from 1989 to 2002, One Thought Fills Immensity offers a deeper view into the artist’s prolific career. The two exhibitions open with a public reception for the artist at Gray Warehouse on Thursday, September 14 from 6-8 pm. Secret Garden will be the second exhibition to take place at the gallery’s newly inaugurated space.
An exhibition walk-through and Q&A with Jaume Plensa and curator Brooke Kamin Rapaport will take place at Gray Warehouse on Friday, September 15 at 10:30 am.
Irving will not play in Monday's game against the Bulls due to a left quad contusion.
Given it's the Celtics' third road game in four days and against the Bulls, the team is likely just giving Irving the night off Monday, and there should be very little concern regarding Irving's appearance on the injury report. In his absence, Marcus Smart, Terry Rozier and Shane Larkin would all be in line for extended backcourt minutes in Chicago, with Smart being the most likely candidate to draw the start at point guard. Expect Irving to be back in the lineup Wednesday when the Celtics return home to play the Nuggets.
Have you met people who are upset by anyone who disagrees with their point of view? Amanda says not to be fooled by their sensitivity because they are bullies.
EDMONTON — A veteran of Alberta politics says he will not run in next spring’s provincial election.
NDP government house leader Brian Mason is bringing to a close three decades in public life, including 10 years as leader of Alberta’s New Democrats.
Mason, who is 64, is also the minister of transportation and is the longest-serving member currently at the legislature.
The former transit bus driver and Edmonton city councillor says he will stay on until the election before leaving with an unblemished campaign record.
He served 11 years on city council, starting in 1989, before jumping to the provincial NDP.
He carried his north Edmonton riding in a 2000 byelection and in five general elections after that.
Mason stepped aside as party boss in 2014 to make way for current NDP leader and Premier Rachel Notley.
A woman suspected of the hit-and-run death of a pedestrian in Petaluma over the weekend surrendered at the city's Police Department Tuesday morning. June Humphrey, 48, of Petaluma, was booked Tuesday morning into Sonoma County Jail in connection with the death of Linda Bartizal, 70, of Rohnert Park, Petaluma police Sgt.
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State College's Pete Haffner was selected to the Pennsylvania Football Writers All-State Class 6A Team, achieving a goal he set back in August. Haffner was recognized as a linebacker after recording 86 tackles and five sacks and being named the Mid Penn’s Co-Defensive MVP. He also rushed for 545 yards and 14 touchdowns.
Just in case you’re overwhelmed by hard news today, watching Snoop Dogg mix an iconic drink should bring you a little joy.
The Long Beach rapper made what’s considered to be the world’s largest glass of gin and juice this past weekend at the BottleRock Napa Valley festival.
According to Mercury News, the drink was 5 feet tall and 3 feet wide, and was made up of 550 liters of juice donated by Whole Foods, as well as 180 bottles of Hendricks gin.
Warren G and Top Chef winner Michael Voltaggio helped Snoop with the elixir, which was an homage to his 1994 hit “Gin and Juice.” Once the drank was done, Guinness even gifted Snoop with a certificate for his record-breaking achievement.
Peep the potion brewing below!
Anyone wanna drown in that liquor for the work week?
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DJ and TV presenter Gemma Cairney is the latest name added to the bill of this month’s Livewire Festival in Blackpool.
The three-day extravaganza takes place at the Tower Festival Headland on Friday to Sunday, August 25 to 27, and is being headlined by Will Smith and DJ Jazzy Jeff on the closing night – making their musical reunion at one of just two performances in Europe this year.
Also headlining the weekend are The Jacksons on Friday and Pete Waterman and the Hit Factory on Saturday.
Gemma Cairney will be DJing the Sunday night after party.
She’s best known for her stints on Radio 1, as well as presenting shows such as T4’s Frock Me, ITV2’s I’m A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here Now!
She’s also a fierce women’s rights campaigner and has most recently published a book on young people’s mental health called Open, a toolkit for how magic and messed up life can be.
VIP tickets are still available for Sunday, and general admission for Friday and Saturday.
TOKYO, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Honda Motor Co Ltd reported a 37 percent rise in operating profit in the third quarter and raised its full-year forecast as it expects higher auto sales in Asia while it also continues to reduce costs.
Japan’s third-biggest automaker posted a 284.5 billion yen ($2.59 billion) operating profit in October-December, up from 207.6 billion yen a year earlier, and exceeding a mean estimate for 281.6 billion yen taken from 11 analysts polled by Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S.
Honda raised its forecast for full-year operating profit to 775 billion yen, based on an assumption for the yen to average around 110 yen versus the U.S. dollar in the year to March, from a previous forecast for 109 yen. ($1 = 109.6500 yen) (Reporting by Naomi Tajitsu)
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Eda Ranu will not cut water supply to government departments that have outstanding water bills, says acting chief executive Dr Fifaia Matainaho.
Matainaho said Eda Ranu was also a State entity.
“We have a standing arrangement with the Government and have dialogue with the chief secretary’s office weekly,” Matainaho said.
“There is an arrangement already in place for payments.”
Matainaho said Eda Ranu understood that the country was going through some difficult times and would work with the Government.
“Entities like Eda Ranu and PNG Power are all State-owned entities, so we have to be more understanding.”
Matainaho said payments for government buildings and properties were done weekly.
“When we don’t receive it weekly, we just add it and the Government always pays up its due whenever it makes the payment,” Matainaho said.
“The current arrangement we have in place is working okay.”
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A video of a next-generation Russian assault boat in action has been revealed online. The boat is intended for high-speed delivery of naval assault groups, fire support, and patrol operations, with high maneuverability, speed, and stealth.
Project 02800 assault boats are suitable for high-speed naval operations and delivery of assault groups on shore. It can also provide fire support for marines and conduct patrol operations.
The boat has shallow draft and armored shell, and can reach a speed of 75kph, with excellent maneuverability. It can operate both on the open sea and near the coast.
Among its key advantages are stealth and on-board capability. The 10-meter long, 3.6-meter wide boat can hold 12 military personnel, which it is able to put ashore in the blink of an eye.
It was first presented by St. Petersburg’s Ferrumland factory at the International Maritime Defense Show (IMDS-2017) in July.
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Full of madcap slapstick, mistaken identities and marriage to top it all off, this classic Shakespeare comedy will have you seeing double! When Antipholus and his servant, Dromio, travel from Syracuse to Ephesus, they expect to do some exploring. Little do they know, each of them has a twin brother living in the city. Soon enough, people are giving them gold in the street, men are bowing to them, and they both have wives! Between a run-in with royalty and a demented doctor, it seems like they might never untangle this twisted web of errors!
Each Summit Players performance is a stripped-down, 75-minute show preceded by a 45-minute educational workshop entitled “Playing with Shakespeare: Get Outside with Will” offered to kids and “fun adults.” The workshop starts at 5:30 p.m., the show starts at 7:00 p.m., and both are completely FREE!
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Valentine’s Day is upon us and couples across Northern Ireland have begun their annual search for the perfect way to spend February 14.
From a melting chocolate sharing cookie in Armagh to a delicious seven course special in Fermanagh, Northern Ireland’s culinary scene has romance in abundance this Valentine’s.
Pastor Chris Edmonds, son of the late World War II hero Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds - the only U.S. soldier recognized as "Righteous Among the Gentiles" by Israel's Yad Vashem - will deliver the 10th Annual Sacks-Wilner Memorial Lecture at Adath Israel Congregation, Lawrenceville, on Sunday, March 5, at 7 p.m. The lecture by Edmonds, spiritual leader of Piney Grove Baptist Church, Maryville, Tenn., is presented as part of the Annual Sacks-Wilner Holocaust Educational Program dedicated by Linda and Stephen Gallon of Trenton in memory of her parents. The program is being presented in partnership with Jewish Family and Children's Service of Mercer County.
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Dear Liz,
I've interviewed three times for a position, and I just got the offer -- but it's very disappointing.
I knew from the recruiter who called me initially that the company was planning to pay between $60,000 and $65,000 for this job. I told the recruiter I needed $62,000 and he said that would work.
Like I said, I interviewed three times. Every interview went extremely well. I felt very confident. Today the recruiter called me and said I have the job -- for $56,500!
The HR Director told my recruiter "We want to hire Paul, but he lacks industry experience so we're going to bring him in slightly lower."
First of all, I feel that they lied to me because I told them I needed $62,000 and they never said "That won't work." They knew about my "lack of industry experience" from the first minute they saw my resume.
Secondly, why should I take a lower salary than they were planning to pay their new hire? What should I do?
Thanks Liz!
Yours,
Paul
Eclipse revisits his past to protect the Underground after his ex-lover calls; Reed and Sage learn something alarming about Lauren's new friend.
UPDATE: Five Area Fire Crews, Law Enforcement Respond to House Fire Near Hawley
People inside the house were able to get out before crews arrived
HAWLEY, Minn. — Multiple fire crews spent the afternoon fighting a house fire that was sparked by a grass fire near Hawley.
Thick smoke could be seen coming from the roof of the house as firefighters worked to put it out.
Crews from Hawley and Hitterdal were called out around 4:30 to 26586 28th Avenue South.
Other crews from Lake Park, Glyndon and Barnesville were later called in to assist.
People inside the house were able to get out before crews arrived.
No word yet on the amount of damage.
The house is located about two miles south of Highway 10 and just east of Highway 32.
After having written many best selling books, and somewhat priding myself on my ability to write, it should be noted that the Fake News constantly likes to pore over my tweets looking for a mistake. I capitalize certain words only for emphasis, not b/c they should be capitalized!
YEREVAN, 14 AUGUST, ARMENPRESS. The Central Bank of Armenia informs “Armenpress” that today, 14 August, USD exchange rate down by 0.25 drams to 478.27 drams. EUR exchange rate up by 1.67 drams to 564.31 drams. Russian Ruble exchange rate up by 0.05 drams to 8.00 drams. GBP exchange rate up by 0.35 drams to 620.56 drams.
The Central Bank has set the following prices for precious metals.
Gold price up by 15.82 drams to 19776.02 drams. Silver price up by 0.02 drams to 262.79 drams. Platinum price up by 22.86 drams to 15130.71 drams.
Slovakian goalkeeper Henrich Ravas joined Derby County in 2016 after initially spending time with Peterborough and Boston United on non-contract terms.
The shot-stopper, who has represented his country at under-19 level, went straight into the Rams' then-Under-21 side and impressed enough to earn himself a two-and-a-half-year deal with the club.
He played in the last few games to help the squad lift the Division Two title at the end of the 2015-16 season.
And he made several appearances for Darren Wassall's Under-23 side as they manager to secure survival in Premier League Two Division One in 2016-17.
Ravas joined National League North side Gainsborough Trinity on a youth loan early on in the 2017-18 campaign to gain more first-team experience.
We can hear this song being played at every wedding in 2018 already…
Ed Sheeran has revealed that he has teamed up with opera star Andrea Bocelli for another version of his #1 track PERFECT.
Ed already released his rework with Beyoncé which went flying up the charts. Apparently the new version is just like Beyoncé but Bocelli sings the second verse in Italian.
St. Louis Cardinals starter Alex Reyes throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Wednesday, May 30, 2018, in Milwaukee. Morry Gash AP Photo
Lt. Gov. Ralph Northam won the Democratic gubernatorial primary in Virginia, overcoming a challenge from former Rep. Tom Perriello , who tried to tap into the Bernie Sanders fervor - only to end up as the latest Bern victim. The Associated Press called the race for Mr. Northam a little more than an hour after polls closed at 7 p.m. Ed Gillespie, a former adviser to President George W. Bush, was leading Prince William County Board of Supervisors Chairman-at-large Corey Stewart, who sought to send a clear message that Trump clones can win.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) - Officials in Colorado have renewed an agreement to hold inmates for federal immigration authorities despite a legal challenge.
The El Paso County commissioners unanimously approved a one-year extension of the deal with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Tuesday.
The American Civil Liberties Union sued to try to stop the program on behalf of two men who were held for ICE after they posted bond. Earlier this year, a judge ordered them released as the lawsuit is considered.
Sheriff Bill Elder has criticized ICE for not stepping in to provide legal support. However, The Gazette reports that he says the agreement is still a “value tool” to hold people in the country illegally who have been charged with a crime.
Copyright © 2018 The Washington Times, LLC.
Hamlin – On May 28, 2018 at age 60. She is survived by her husband, Mark; her children, Adam (Kim) McCrea and Morgan (Dave) Belliveau; grandchildren, Parker & Colton McCrea, Mason & “soon-to-be” grandson Belliveau; sister, Nancy (Guido) Barbone; brother, Patrick (Pamela Levitt) Skivington; sister-in-law, Sharon Skivington; father-in-law, John McCrea; nieces, nephews and faithful companions, Bailey & Molly. Karen is predeceased by her brother, Michael and parents, Thomas & Mary Skivington; also her mother-in-law, Doreen McCrea.
Friends may call Thursday, May 31, 6-9 PM at THOMAS E. BURGER FUNERAL HOME, 735 East Avenue, Hilton. Funeral Mass, Friday, June 1, 10 AM in St. John the Evangelist Church, Spencerport. Those wishing may contribute to Hamlin Dog Shelter in her memory.
CHICAGO (AP) - Hundreds of people marched in Chicago as part of efforts to take a stand against racism in response to a white supremacist rally that spiraled into deadly violence in Virginia.
Sunday's march in Chicago started at Millennium Park and continued to near Trump Tower. No arrests were reported.
The Chicago Tribune reports Kate Mauldin of Chicago was among those at the protest. She held a sign that read "My grandpa fought Nazis so I wouldn't have to," She said both of her grandfathers fought in World War II and says: "I can't imagine what they would think today."
In Springfield, The State Journal-Register reports hundreds of people chanted "racism is wrong," ''white supremacy is unacceptable" and "we won't tolerate it here" during a Sunday vigil.
Copyright 2017 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
A black man gay Daddy Infidel on twitter, shocked people with a statement claiming he slept with many other men in 2016.
He claimed that he slept with at least 550 men and has already gone to bed with two in 2017.
He also claimed that clarified that he is pro safer s*x and currently have no sexually transmitted diseases.
See his Tweet below;
Rumor has it -- literally.
The 141st Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show's Best in Show went to a female German Shepherd from the Herding Group named "Rumor."
"It's unbelievable," Rumor's owner, Kent Boyles, said Tuesday night just moments after the win was announced at Madison Square Garden in midtown Manhattan Tuesday night.
When asked what Rumor's plans are, Boyles said, "She's going to be relaxing for a while, and finding an appropriate husband. There will be puppies in the future."
The story is breaking. Please check back for updates.
Ciara and her adorable son Future Zahir were spotted supporting the Seahawks during pre-season yesterday (August 13, 2017).
CiCi and baby Future cheered on Russell Wilson, who lead the team to a 48/17 win against the Chargers.
More photos below…
Ciara enjoyed a selfie moment…
Future Zahir was recently featured in a GAP Kids campaign but it looks like he may also have a career BEHIND the camera…
Or then again, maybe he’ll follow his step-daddy’s footsteps on the field.
Sunday Night Lights! A post shared by Russell Wilson (@dangerusswilson) on Aug 14, 2017 at 1:50am PDT
April 24 (Reuters) - Meredith Corp:
* MEREDITH ADDS TO LOCAL MEDIA GROUP WITH ACQUISITION OF KPLR-TV ST. LOUIS
* MEREDITH CORP - ACQUISITION OF KPLR IS NOT EXPECTED TO HAVE A MATERIAL EFFECT ON MEREDITH’S FISCAL 2018 FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
* MEREDITH CORP - WILL FUND ACQUISITION USING EXISTING CASH
* MEREDITH CORP - TO PURCHASE KPLR-TV FOR $65 MILLION Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
New Delhi: Veteran Indian star Leander Paes and young Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan set up a doubles title clash against each other with their respective partners at the $125,000 ATP Challenger event in Dallas, US.
The top seeded pair of Paes and Joe Salisbury overcame Americans Austin Krajicek and Jackson Withrow 7-6(3), 6-4 in the semi-final.
Left-handed Nedunchezhiyan and his Indonesian partner Christopher Rungkat downed Dennis Novikov and Goncalo Oliveira 6-3, 6-3 in the other semi-final.
The last time Paes and Nedunchezhiyan were up against each other was at the season-opening Tata Open Maharashtra in Pune, where the Chennai boy and Rohan Bopanna had emerged victorious.
Paes is in good form, having won the Newport Beach event last week with James Cerretani.
It will be first final of the season for Nedunchezhiyan.
A British teen admitted he tried to hack into the computers of several high-ranking officials in the US, including the heads of the CIA and FBI.
Kane Gamble pleaded guilty Friday to 10 charges against him in Leicester crown court, the Guardian reported.
The 18-year-old targeted then-CIA Director John Brennon and former FBI Deputy Director Mark Giuliano, as well as Avril Haines, who served as deputy national security adviser under President Obama’s administration, and Obama’s former science and technology adviser John Holdren.
Eight of the charges were for performing a function with intent to secure unauthorized access to the computers. Two counts were for unauthorized modification of computer material.
Gamble, from Leicestershire, will be sentenced Dec. 15.
Q1 net income of $4.9B or $0.41 per share vs. $3.5B and $0.28 earned one year ago.
Consumer Banking net income of $1.89B up 7% Y/Y. Net interest income of $5.78B up 8.5%; deposit balances up 10%. Noninterest income of $2.5B slipped a hair mostly thanks to lower mortgage banking income and a divestiture gain recorded in Q1 a year ago. Provisions for credit losses of $838M vs. $531M a year ago; reserve build this year of $66M vs. a $208M release a year ago. Efficiency ratio improves to 53% from 58%.
Global Wealth and Investment Management net income of $770M up 4% Y/Y.
Global Banking net income of $1.729B up 58% Y/Y. Provisions for credit losses fell to just $17M from $536M thanks to energy improvement. Investment banking fees up 37% to $1.6B.
Global Markets net income of $1.297B up 33% Y/Y, with revenue up 27%. Sales and trading revenue of $4B up 23%; FICC revenue up 29%.
Conference call at 8:30 ET
Previously: Bank of America beats by $0.06, beats on revenue (April 18)
1:14 First baby of the year gets name from the Bible Pause
0:54 Big week for Peach County standout
1:17 Watch formerly conjoined twins Erika and Eva Sandoval meet for the first time after separation
1:48 'She was a brave young lady,' Brooklyn Rouse's aunt says
0:51 Macon grocer lists the must-have foods for New Year's Day
1:53 They were unable to survive, fire chief says of family of 3
5:44 Industrial Authority takes over bringing new industry to Macon-Bibb
0:40 Bob Denison volunteers to make the old new again
1:36 Nick Chubb on why he's returning for another year
Joyce Oglesby Neder, 80, passed away on April 14, at her residence. The Evans county native was a member of Eastside Baptist Church and was retired from Southern Bell where she worked for many years.
Surviving are one sister, Gloria Cole of Claxton; one step-daughter, Maria Douglas of Atlanta; several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, April 18, from 9:30-11 a.m., at Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 18, at 11 a.m., at Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home Chapel.
Burial will be in Loves Chapel Cemetery.
Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Rene Garza Jr., operations manager for Platinum Transportation, says his company has proved the airport's Padre Island shuttle service for the past seven years.
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CAIRO, May 30 (Reuters) - Egypt’s foreign debt rose to $82.9 billion by the end of December, up 4.9 percent compared to six months earlier, central bank data showed on Wednesday.
The ratio of foreign debt to gross domestic product reached 36.1 percent as of the end of the second quarter of the 2017-2018 financial year, which the bank said is “still within the safe limits according to international standards.”
Egypt’s fiscal year begins in July and ends in June.
In December 2016, Egypt’s foreign debt stood at $67.3 billion.
Egypt’s foreign reserves were $44.030 billion at the end of April, having climbed steadily since it secured a $12 billion, three-year, International Monetary Fund loan in 2016 as part of efforts to lure back foreign investors and revive the economy. (Reporting by Ahmed Tolba, Writing by Nadine Awadalla, Editing by Richard Balmforth)
March 19 (Reuters) - ALMA MEDIA OYJ:
* ALMA MEDIA TO SELL ITS NEWSPAPER AND DISTRIBUTION BUSINESS IN LAPLAND TO KALEVA
* ‍WILL RECORD A NON-RECURRING SALES GAIN OF APPROXIMATELY EUR 4.0 MILLION IN Q2.​
* WILL SELL ITS NEWSPAPER AND DISTRIBUTION BUSINESS IN LAPLAND TO KALEVA FROM BEGINNING OF APRIL 2018​
* ‍PARTIES HAVE AGREED NOT TO DISCLOSE PRICE OF TRANSACTION​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
George Hernandez, the trainer of junior welterweight contender Adrian Granados , believes they are catching Adrien Broner at the right moment. Broner, a former four division world champion, has been very inactive based on his usual level of activity.
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Vegas, baby.
No heavyweight clash in the heart of Sin City would be complete without an electrifying intro from one of the Buffers, the legendary hypemen of Las Vegas.
Only in Vegas does Michael Buffer announce the starting lineups. Unreal. #CupIn1 pic.twitter.com/myxnCWLUKw — SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) May 29, 2018
It was the eldest brother Michael making a glorious appearance ahead of Monday’s Stanley Cup Final opener, blessing the crowd at T-Mobile Arena with his patented (literally) “Let’s Get Ready To Rumble,” catchphrase. He then belted out the introductions and starting lineups of both the Capitals and Golden Knights in true main-event fashion.
World-famous magician Chris Angel and Lil’ Jon rang the siren to cap off another insanely good, and very Vegas, pre-game spectacle.
Michael Buffer, baby. (Getty)
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KOTA: A 14-year-old girl died after she was allegedly set on fire at her home by a teenage boy following a heated exchange of words between the two, the police said today.
The accused was reportedly angry after the girl told her parents about the boy's romantic proposal to her. The girl parents went to the boy's home two days ago to complain about it and also told the him to stop meeting the girl, they said.
Yesterday afternoon, when the girl was alone at her house, the 16-year-old boy came to her, and after a verbal spat, he poured kerosene on her and set her on fire, a police officer said.
She was rushed to a hospital in Kota, where she died during treatment, he said, adding the body would be handed over to the family after post-mortem.
The boy fled the spot after the incident and the police are trying to apprehend him, the officer said.
(CNN) Fly high above Manhattan with one of the NYPD's most elite teams: the Emergency Services Unit. See how they train for the unexpected--from chopper rescues to bridge climbing.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The man charged in a shooting that killed one person and wounded six others at a Tennessee church has a court date.
On Friday, 25-year-old Emanuel Kidega Samson has a hearing scheduled in front of a Davidson County general sessions judge.
Samson is charged with the fatal shooting of one woman and additional charges are expected after the rampage at Burnette Chapel Church of Christ in Nashville. He's being held without bond.
An arrest affidavit says Samson waived his rights and told police he arrived at Burnette armed and fired upon the building late last month.
Police haven't determined a motive. Law enforcement officials told The Associated Press that a note in Samson's car referenced retaliation for a white supremacist's 2015 massacre at a black church in Charleston, South Carolina.
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Dave Kummer, left, and Steve Rice roll through coal country Friday on bikes they'll pedal all the way to Maine to raise money for Fanconi anemia research. Dave Kummer, left, and Steve Rice, left, and and ride Friday along Highway 59 near Rawhide Creek north of Gillette on bikes they'll pedal all the way to Maine to raise money for Fanconi anemia research.
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As a father of two sons, Emtee has said that one of the things he would never do intentionally is smoke in front of other people's underage kids.
A controversial Twitter account, @AdvBarryRoux, alleged that Emtee "happily" smoked weed in front of a group of kids who were his fans.
Emtee told TshisaLIVE that he won't deny that he was smoking a cigar when a group of kids approached for pictures, but said it was not intentional.
"No man, it was all a misunderstanding, yes I was smoking but I don't smoke in front of kids. The person who claimed they saw me smoking, didn't actually see what was going on. They must have been passing by and just assumed I smoked in front of those kids but that was not the case."
The Pearl Thusi hitmaker has always been a big hit with kids who often sing along to his catchy choruses.
Leicester City could be forced to keep want-away winger Jeffrey Schlupp until the summer of 2017 Since he will be available during the Africa Cup of Nations.
Manager Claudio Ranieri could count on the versatile player in the absence of AFCON bound Riyad Mahrez, Islam Slimani (Algeria), Daniel Amartey, (Ghana) and Yohan Benalouane (Tunisia).
The Foxes were bracing up for the challenge of coping without Schlupp but his exclusion comes as good news to the team who are enduring a difficult campaign as defending champions.
He is expected to get more playing time.
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Pennywise is terrifying. Warner Bros.
The kids of "It," adapted from Stephen King's novel of the same name, are going to be all grown up when the horror movie returns for a sequel.
"It: Chapter Two," will take place 27 years after the first movie, because that's how long it takes for Pennywise to reappear. While the kids of the Losers' Club have grown up and left the town, they all have to return to Derry to try and get rid of the evil for good.
The movie is set to hit theaters September 6, 2019.
Bill Skarsgård will be returning to play the terrifying clown, but the former kids will all be played by new actors. But some characters, like Mike Hanlon, have yet to be cast as adults.
Here's who has been cast so far.
Good morning (Thursday May 31) commuters.
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The tradition of taxis driving veterans in the ANZAC Day parade could be scrapped, with the RSL blaming the threat of terrorist attacks from vehicles.
3:58 Boulders, concrete flown in to strengthen damaged Oroville spillway Pause
1:35 Crews working to patch a leaky levee at Tyler Island
1:03 Pine Flat Dam stands steady on the full Kings River
0:40 Oroville dam break would flood almost 200,000 California residents in 7 hours
2:29 49ers GM John Lynch speaks at presser
1:42 Water gushes at California's Lake Oroville dam
1:48 Trucks, helicopters dump loads of boulders in rush to fortify Oroville dam spillway
1:58 Boy celebrates third birthday in evacuation shelter in Chico with help of CHP officers
1:23 Under threat of Oroville dam, hundreds find shelter at Nevada County Fairgrounds
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The SPCA Serving Erie County brought in a young kitten looking for a home.
The kitten, named Amanda, came to News 4 on Monday.
If you’re interested in adopting her, or another animal, call the SPCA at (716) 875-7360.
FREETOWN (Reuters) - Hundreds of people have likely been killed in a mudslide on Monday in the outskirts of Sierra Leone's capital, Vice President Victor Foh said.
"It is likely that hundreds are lying dead underneath the rubble," Foh told Reuters at the scene of the mudslide in the mountain town of Regent, adding that a number of illegal buildings had been erected in the area.
"The disaster is so serious that I myself feel broken," he added. "We're trying to cordon (off) the area (and) evacuate the people."
The next meeting of an area astronomy club will feature a guest speaker and also a decision on its newest council members.
The Hamilton Amateur Astronomers meet Friday, Oct. 13 for a general meeting. It takes place from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Hamilton Spectator Building, 44 Frid St., Hamilton.
Kevin Salwach will speak about this day in history, covering some of astronomy’s notable figures.
Free admission with door prizes and everyone is welcome. An optional donation of non-perishable items for local food banks will be collected in a drop-off box.
The Blues are in a bizarre situation as they look to move on from Antonio Conte this summer.
The Italian coach has been a dead man walking for much of the season after a series of public outbursts and poor results.
Chelsea have crashed out of the Champions League and made a poor showing in Europe after winning the Premier League last season.
But the club are yet to pull the plug on Conte despite reports suggesting that a deal has been agreed with Maurizio Sarri, whose situation is equally as complicated.
Napoli have hired Carlo Ancelotti as their new manager but have yet to terminate Sarri’s contract - meaning they have two head coaches.
A Briton has been charged with glassing a man in the face during a party in Sydney's eastern suburbs.
A 25-year-old man was approached by a 24-year-old man who hit him in the face with a glass beer bottle at a home in Coogee in the early hours of Sunday morning.
The bottle shattered on impact, with the 24-year-old allegedly punching the victim, who fell to the ground, police said. The victim suffered serious cuts to the left side of his face.
The alleged assailant was arrested about 7pm on Sunday and charged. He was refused bail to appear in Waverley Local Court later on Monday.
Observer photographer Willie Donnellan was in Pairc Sean Mac Diarmada to witness Leitrim's battle with Monaghan in round three of the All-Ireland Qualifiers and here are some of his action shots.
The logo of French cosmetics group L'Oreal is seen on the company's building in Clichy, near Paris February 12, 2015. REUTERS/Christian Hartmann
SEOUL South Korea's CJ Corp said on Wednesday it is considering entering a bid for L'Oreal SA's (OREP.PA) brand The Body Shop.
CJ Corp, the holding company for food-to-entertainment conglomerate CJ Group, said in a regulatory filing nothing had been decided, including whether it would enter a bid or what unit might launch any potential bid.
L'Oreal's sale of British retailer The Body Shop has drawn interest from a series of private equity investors who are lining up indicative bids ahead of a mid-April deadline, sources told Reuters last month.
(Reporting by Joyce Lee; Editing by Paul Tait)
Srinagar
Clashes erupted in Shopian town of in southern Kashmir on Friday after police detained Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) chief Yasin Malik who had reached there early in the day.
‘Witnesses said that Malik was taken into custody after he came out of Jamia Masjid and tried to lead a protest against the killing of five civilians during past week. He was lodged in police station Shopian. Soon after Malik was detained by the police, scores of youth pelted forces with stones, said the witness.
The forces responded by firing tear gas to disperse the protesters.
Clashes were going on when this report was being filed. Earlier, Malik had gone into hiding to evade arrest ahead of the proposed march to Shopian.
“Early morning, after two day long and tedious journey and hiding, Malik reached Jamia Masjid Shopian,” said a party spokesman.
Joint Resistance Leadership (JRL) had called for Shopian Chalo today to protest against the recent civilian killings in Shopian.—GK
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Diane Keaton is such a special entertainer that even normally reclusive Woody Allen is appearing in a televised tribute to her.
Allen is among those honoring the actress in the American Film Institute’s presentation of its 45th Life Achievement Award. The AFI’s “Tribute to Diane Keaton” will premiere Thursday night on TNT.
Warren Beatty, Morgan Freeman, Reese Witherspoon, Jane Fonda and Emma Stone also paid homage to Keaton during a gala ceremony last week in Hollywood. Steve Martin and Martin Short performed a musical roast of the actress.
Allen, who directed Keaton to her Oscar-winning performance in “Annie Hall,” said he owes much of what he’s accomplished in his life to her.
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Britain is free to change its mind and stay in union, but would have to give up rebate, says EU parliament’s Brexit coordinator Britain is free to change its mind and stay in the EU, but would have to give up special perks including the hard-fought budget rebate, the European parliament’s coordinator on Brexit has said. The Liberal MEP Guy Verhofstadt picked up on comments made by the French president, Emmanuel Macron, on Tuesday that the door to the EU would remain open to Britain during Brexit negotiations. Continue reading...
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Federal regulators have fined UPS $73,800 for safety violations at the company’s airplane hangar in Louisville.
The Courier-Journal (http://cjky.it/2ivul8E ) reports the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration cited the company in October after the violations were found during an inspection. One involved an open-sided platform without proper safety railings. The other violation was related to workplace sanitation conditions.
UPS spokesman Mike Mangeot says in a statement that the company addressed the concerns immediately after they occurred.
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Dec 12 (Reuters) - Caregen Co Ltd :
* Says it plans to pay annual cash dividend as 600 won/share to shareholders of record on Dec. 31
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Hathaway (shoulder) is scheduled to throw off flat ground Monday, the Associated Press reports.
Hathaway opened the season on the 10-day disabled list with bursitis in his left shoulder, and since it appears he's only in the initial stages of a throwing program, it could still be a couple more weeks before he's activated from the DL. The 25-year-old turned in a 4.91 ERA and 1.64 WHIP in 14.2 innings with the big club last season and missed all of spring training due to the shoulder issue, so he'll likely be bound for Triple-A Reno once he's deemed healthy.
April 6 Avivagen Inc:
* Avivagen announces a follow-on purchase order of OxC-Beta Livestock from UNAHCO, Inc
* Avivagen intends to accelerate market access and commercial uptake of its OxC-Beta Livestock product
* Additional purchase order from UNAHCO in Philippines for 150 kg of OxC-Beta Livestock 10% premix at pricing in line with Avivagen's target Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom: +91 806 749 1136)
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Nigerian equities market reopened yesterday to a considerable sell pressure as most investors sought to monetise capital gains from the recent rally. With two losers for every gainer, quoted equities lost N119 billion within the five-hour trading session.
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CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Wyoming lawmakers are considering whether to restrict public access to state data on the movement of big-game animals.
Many elk, mule deer and antelope in Wyoming wear electronic data collars as researchers study how animals move across the landscape. The bill seeks to prevent hunters and poachers from using the data to track down game.
Another bill prepared for the upcoming legislative session would prevent the release of personal information about people who buy state hunting and fishing licenses.
Wyoming Game and Fish Department spokesman Renny MacKay says businesses and organizations use contact information to solicit hunters and anglers.
The Legislature’s Joint Travel, Recreation, Wildlife and Cultural Resources Committee is sponsoring the bills.
The Ongandjera Traditional Authority donated clothing items to 500 previously disadvantaged people of the Amarika village in the Omusati Region.
Security integrator Digi Security Systems implemented an eye-catching infographic that makes finding the right security solution for a customer’s company easy and interesting. Located on their homepage, the graphic depicts a sprawling cityscape with the options to click on various buildings. Each building represents a different type of solution that may be needed, including financial, government, healthcare, energy and universities. Once a visitor to the site selects the environment they wish they solution to be in, Digi breaks down why their company is best, describes benefits and features, and outlines the key coverage areas that would benefit the most from their equipment. Check out the infographic for yourself at www.digiss.com.
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You know your Premier League teams, right?
As a proper football fan, if we asked you to list the teams who have played in the Premier League since its creation in 1992, you could confidently and quickly reel them off… right?
Hold that thought. After Brighton's promotion from the Championship was confirmed over the Easter weekend, The Seagulls will next season become the 48th team to play Premier League football.
Yes, FORTY SEVEN different clubs have been in the Premier League over the last 25 years.
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Which immediately begs the question… can you remember all 47?
The quiz below gives you the chance to do exactly that. We have given you 10 minutes to take on this seemingly straightforward task.
Warning: it's not nearly as straightforward as it sounds…
Here are the results and roll of honour from Monday’s fixtures played in the Bassetlaw & District Cricket League.
There were three home wins, one away win and one winning/losing draw played out throughout the district.
Cowboys' Rod Smith closes out Giants
Despite not having Ezekiel Elliott in the lineup due to suspension, the Cowboys are not out of the chase for a playoff spot just yet.
And on Sunday, they got help from another former Buckeye in a 30-10 win vs. the Giants.
Rod Smith had two fourth-quarter touchdowns, including an 81-yard touchdown reception, to help secure the win. He finished with a game-high 113 yards receiving along with 47 yards rushing on six carries.
U.S. President Donald Trump attends a meeting at the White House in Washington, U.S., March 31, 2017. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst
ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that "something should happen" with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad after a poison gas attack in Syria, but stopped short of saying Assad should leave office.
"I think what Assad did is terrible," Trump told reporters travelling with him on Air Force One.
"I think what happened in Syria is a disgrace to humanity and he’s there ,and I guess he’s running things, so something should happen," Trump said.
(Reporting by Steve Holland; Writing by Roberta Rampton and Ayesha Rascoe; Editing by Alistair Bell)
The Sheepdogs, winners of three Juno Awards and the band behind a string of radio hits, headlines Musicfest Wednesday night at Del Crary Park.
The Saskatoon band shot to fame after being featured on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine in 2011 - the first unsigned band to be featured on the cover of the iconic American music magazine.
The hard-driving boogie-rock band is led by Ewan Currie and features Bailieboro's Jimmy Bowskill on guitar. The Sheepdogs racked up three Junos in 2012: Single of the Year for I Don’t Know , Rock Album of the Year and New Group of the Year, all after their 2010 album Learn and Burn was re--released after the Rolling Stone appearance.
The Oak Ridge Boys perform at Renfro Valley in Mount Vernon on June 2. 2911 Mission
Police are investigating after drugs were found at a fire involving four properties in Langney yesterday (Tuesday).
Firefighters were initially called to a house in Hambleton Close, off Pennine Way, at 4pm.
An East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service spokesperson said, “Four fire engines attended and firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used two hose reel jets to tackle the fire, involving four properties.”
Police attended and drugs were found.
A Sussex Police spokesperson said, “No one was reported to be in the property at the time of the fire and emergency services attended.
“On inspection of the property, officers discovered and seize nine cannabis plants. Enquiries are ongoing.”
BOSTON (CBS) – A man charged in a deadly stabbing at a Hyde Park barbershop says he acted in self-defense.
Rudy Jean-Baptiste was arraigned in West Roxbury District Court Wednesday on a charge of murder. Prosecutors say he killed Mackenson Henry on Tuesday near La Familia barbershop on Hyde Park Ave.
According to court documents, Jean-Baptiste told police that Henry assaulted him with a chain held by a pair of vice grips. He claimed that in self-defense, he grabbed a knife from the hood of a car, chased and stabbed the Henry.
Jean-Baptiste’s attorney said outside court that Jean-Baptiste is a father and works as a chef, and was acting only to protect himself.
The suspect was ordered held without bail. He will return to court on July 11.
GREEN BAY -- The Catholic Herald-Diocese of Madison won three awards in the 2018 Catholic Press Awards announced June 15 at the annual Catholic Media Conference held in Green Bay.
Columnist Julianne Nornberg received a second place award in the category of Best Regular Column: Family Life. Judges said, "Nice job incorporating a spiritual message into columns about every day life. Well done."
Editor Mary C. Uhler was given a third place award for Best Editorial on a National/International Issue for her editorial, "Continue to welcome immigrants." Judges said, "This editorial provides a clear reminder that welcoming the stranger is a tenet of Catholic teaching. The author offers distinct action responses for the readers."
Four Catholic Herald staff members attended the conference held from June 12 to 15: Uhler, Associate Editor Pam Payne, Advertising Representative Steve Hefty, and Reporter Kevin Wondrash.
March 30 Ford of Canada :
* Ford invests c$500 million for research and development in canada; doubles connectivity team and opens new research and engineering centre in ottawa
* Oakville assembly complex will continue to upgrade facilities to support production of one of ford's crossover utilities, the ford edge
* New Ottawa research and development will focus on research and development across infotainment, in-vehicle modems, gateway modules, driver-assist features and autonomous vehicles Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
April 3 U.S. stocks opened flat on Monday, the first trading day of the second quarter, with investors awaiting President Donald Trump's first meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping later this week.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average inched up 12.46 points, or 0.06 percent, at 20,675.68, the S&P 500 edged up 0.81 points, or 0.03 percent, at 2,363.53 and the Nasdaq Composite gained 7.79 points, or 0.13 percent, to 5,919.52. (Reporting by Yashaswini Swamynathan in Bengaluru; Editing by Savio D'Souza)
AV Monographs analyzes in each issue a theme related to a city, a country, a tendency or an architect, with articles by leading specialists complemented by commentary on works and projects illustrated in detail. Published bilingually, with Spanish and English texts placed side by side. Arquitectura Viva covers current topics, taking stock of recent trends in set sections: cover story, works and projects, art and culture, books, technique and innovation. From 2013 on, monthly and bilingual, with Spanish and English texts printed side by side. AV Proyectos is the third member of the AV family: a bilingual publication essentially focussed on design projects (with special attention on competitions and construction details), heretofore only laterally dealt with in the other two magazines.
Virginia honors 1951 civil rights hero for first time
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Virginia is now honoring a civil rights hero whose school walkout she led in 1951 later became part of the landmark Supreme Court decision outlawing school segregation. Barbara Johns was 16 when she helped lead a strike protesting the very unequal conditions among schools in Prince William County — and did so in the face of threats to her life. Yesterday, and for the first time, Virginia officially honored Barbara Johns. WFIR’s Evan Jones has more:
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“There is no such thing on earth as an uninteresting subject; the only thing that can exist is an uninterested person.” (from “Heretics,” 1905)
May 29, 1874-June 14, 1936
Aug 14 (Reuters) - METHAQ TAKAFUL INSURANCE CO
* Q2 NET LOSS 2.1 MILLION DIRHAMS VERSUS PROFIT OF 2.4 MILLION DIRHAMS YEAR AGO Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Margot will start in center field and lead off Wednesday against the Padres.
The lefty-hitting Travis Jankowski typically acts as the Padres' table setter against right-handed pitching, but Margot will get a spin atop the lineup with southpaw Sean Manaea on the mound. Even when Jankowski leads off, Margot has still been serving as the Padres' No. 2 hitter of late, as the latter hasn't dropped form the upper third of the order in his last eight starts. With a .236 average, .298 on-base percentage and 6-for-13 success rate on stolen-base attempts, Margot has still been a disappointment this season, but he's at least turned a corner offensively since the beginning of June. Over his last 26 games, he's slashing .289/.360/.456 with 11 RBI and 10 runs.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Daily 4' game
SACRAMENTO (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the California Lottery's "Daily 4" game were:
1-5-3-2
(one, five, three, two)
¶ Ticket-holders with all four winning numbers in the order given win the top prize. Lesser amounts are also awarded to ticket-holders with other varying combinations of the winning numbers.
Turning in his suit for a Killer 3’s uniform, 53-year-old player-coach Charles Oakley made his BIG3 debut on Sunday in Los Angeles.
The ’90s Knicks star brought his hard-nosed game to the three-on-three court, throwing a backhanded fist at Al Harrington‘s face.
But that was just the beginning. Oakley reportedly nearly fought James White later in the game.
Charles Oakley is legitimately close to fighting James "Flight" White on the court right now. — Sean Keane (@seankeane) August 13, 2017
It's supposed to be impossible to foul out of a BIG3 game but Oakley might do it. — Sean Keane (@seankeane) August 13, 2017
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SAN PABLO (CBS SF) — Authorities are investigating a non-injury shooting that happened on eastbound I-80 in San Pablo Sunday afternoon.
At about 1 p.m. on eastbound 80 at El Portal Avenue, a woman driving her VW sedan heard a “Pop! Pop!” followed by a loud boom on her car. She realized the back window of her sedan was shattered as well as the right passenger side mirror.
During the investigation, CHP found a bullet hole in the drivers side rear door and two bullet holes in the trunk. Driver was uninjured.
CHP closed eastbound 80 for approximately 40 minutes while looking for shell casings and conducting their investigation.
No description of a suspect or suspect vehicle has been released and the motive is unknown as of Sunday afternoon.
CHP said there are no traffic cameras or other surveillance cameras in the area to help with the investigation. CHP asks that any witnesses to the shooting please contact the Oakland CHP office.
Surveillance cameras caught these two in the church.
Police in Varnell, GA are searching for a man and woman who were caught on camera burglarizing the Harvest Baptist Church.
Surveillance cameras caught a woman and a man roaming the church's hallways, and a long list of items were missing:
Two electric guitars
Amplifier
Portable blue tooth speaker
Microphones
Pastor lapel microphone
Security TV
Monitor
Sound system (reverb unit)
Cords
Hi-def video camera
Tripod
42-inch TV
Anyone with information can contact the Varnell Police Department at 706-694-3141 or private message the Varnell PD's Facebook page.
Dec 12 (Reuters) - Azimut:
* APPROVED START OF THIRD SHARE BUYBACK TRANCHE FOR UP TO EUR 50 MILLION AND MAXIMUM SHARE PRICE OF EUR 30
* THIS TRANCHE IS ON TOP OF TWO ALREADY COMPLETED IN 2017 FOR EUR 25 MILLION EACH Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
A building housing chemicals caught fire Monday in Jackson County. The fire is out, but firefighters are now working to stop any smoke that could be coming from the chemicals.
Gautier firefighters were successful in putting out the flames, now they're working to extinguish smoke that may be coming from chemicals. pic.twitter.com/hJKgmousEZ — Victor Williams (@VictorWLOX) April 17, 2017
The building belongs to Glass Pac Industries. Owner Ronald Skelton said the fire started as an accident while he was working on a motorcycle and quickly got out of hand.
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Duke engineers create artificial heart muscle for heart attack victims
Biomedical engineers at Duke have created a fully functioning artificial human heart muscle large enough to patch over damage typically seen in patients who have suffered a heart attack. The advance takes a major step toward the end goal of repairing dead heart muscle in human patients.
The incident was causing widespread delays and cancellations. It is not known if anyone was injured.
South West Trains urged passengers to avoid Waterloo, which is Britain's busiest railway station, due to the "operational incident".
It added that disruption is expected until the end of the day. Tickets were being accepted on all London buses, Underground and services to Paddington and Victoria.
Transport for London also asked passengers to avoid using Waterloo National Rail station.
Tammy Reid, the wife of Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid, and actor Eric Stonestreet greeted players in the tunnel after their 37-27 win over the San Diego Chargers. The win, combined with an Oakland Raiders loss, gave the Chiefs the AFC West title.
Brigitte Nielsen I'm 54 and I'm Pregnant!!!
54-Year-Old Brigitte Nielsen Announces She's Pregnant
Brigitte Nielsen has already proven age ain't nothing but a number with her stunning beauty ... but she just took it to a whole new level by announcing she's pregnant at 54!!
Sylvester Stallone's ex took to Instagram to announce she's pregnant with her 5th kid ... posting this picture in a white getup and holding her rather large baby bump. She captioned the pic,"family getting larger #me #family #brigittenielsen #babybump."
Brigitte -- who played Ivan Drago's wife in "Rocky IV" -- has 4 sons -- Julian (34), Killian (28), Douglas (25) and Raoul (23) -- but none with Stallone.
This is Brigitte and Mattia Dessi's first kid together. They've been married since 2006.
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AN APPEAL in The News last week for more players to get involved in a cribbage league has resulted in the formation of a brand new team.
According to Gosport Crib League match secretary Roger Wiseman, eight new players have registered and one is travelling over from Portsmouth each week.
Currently Iona Club is in first place with six points, followed by Court Barn.
To register your interest contact Roger at roger.wiseman@btinternet.com.
April 3 TherapeuticsMD Inc
* TherapeuticsMD presents positive phase 3 data in two presentations for TX-001HR at ENDO 2017
* TherapeuticsMD Inc - Results of replenish trial show positive safety and efficacy of TX-001HR
* TherapeuticsMD - Trial achieved statistically significant, clinically meaningful reduction in both frequency and severity of hot flashes compared to placebo Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Police arrested a Findlay woman after she stabbed her boyfriend in the foot. The Courier reports that officers were called to a domestic dispute between a live-in couple on West Sandusky Street. According to officers, a verbal argument turned physical and 24-year-old Bethany Rayl stabbed her boyfriend in the foot.
Rayl is being held at the Hancock County Jail for felonious assault. She has asked that a charge of assault be requested against her boyfriend. The man’s name and age have not been released.
If you live in Jackson County, you could be owed some money. The state of Mississippi has a list of residents with unclaimed money and Jackson County leaders want you to collect.
× Pygmalion completes Saturday’s parades in style
NEW ORLEANS— Founded by a group of Carnival veterans, Pygmalion is formed by 250 male and female riders.
The Krewe started rolling in 2000, and takes its name from the Greek legend of a Cypress king who sculpted a statue of the sea nymph Galatea. So real and beautiful was the statue to Pygmalion, he fell helplessly in love with it and spent the rest of his life adoring it.
Despite rain, thousands gathered in awe to watch Pygmalion parade through the streets of New Orleans.
Check out a few pictures from Saturday night’s festivities.
Drones are becoming more common, whether we like it or not and kids are getting in on the fun, too. "I figured out on my own how to do barrel rolls.
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A Providence man who authorities say killed his cousin and dumped his body in a city garbage bin has been sentenced to life in prison. The Attorney General’s Office announced 23-year-old Marco Hernandez was sentenced on Oct. 2 in Providence in the June 25, 2014, death of 42-year-old Agustin Jaiman. Hernandez pleaded no contest in July to ...
April 10 Ford Motor Co
* Ford continues drive to be global electric vehicle leader, reveals industry's first pursuit-rated hybrid police car
* Investing $4.5 billion and introducing 13 new electric vehicles globally in next five years
* Introduces second of 13 new electrified vehicles company plans to introduce in next five years.
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NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The 8-year-old niece of pop star Britney Spears, who was injured in an all-terrain vehicle accident, still isn’t well enough to return to school but was able to take Valentine’s Day treats to her class in Louisiana Tuesday.
Eight-year-old Maddie Spears-Aldridge is the daughter of Spears’ sister, actress and singer Jamie Lynn Spears.
According to a post on Jamie Lynn Spears’ Instagram account, the girl was happy to see her friends again. Jamie Lynn Spears wrote that her daughter still isn’t ready to go back to school but doctors cleared her for the Valentine’s Day visit.
The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office says Maddie was submerged in a pond inside the all-terrain vehicle Feb. 5 and nearby family members couldn’t free her. An ambulance service arrived and pulled her out.
She was released from the hospital last Friday.
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The spa, which is free for guests (with a two-hour time limit at weekends), has an indoor pool, treatment rooms, a sauna and a steam room. An extension, set to open in February 2018, will add another, larger indoor pool, a bigger gym and an anti-ageing clinic.
Staff have a high level of expertise and service at reception and in the restaurant is similarly top notch, with a knowledgeable sommelier and experienced waiting staff happy to guide you through dinner and the many local wine varieties. The hotel makes its own, very good, bottles of fruity Taurasi and mineral Greco di Tufo. It’s also a great location for weddings of up to 350 people.
CCAP endorses Dec 13 demos as Malawi Muslims Association 'eatng the scone'
“As Muslim Association of Malawi, we would like to make it clear to the whole nation that we don’t have any problem with the Electoral Reforms Bills,” Chabulika said. He appealed for all Muslims “not to participate” in the December 13 protest “and give dialogue a chance.” Apparently, government …
The state Legislature has several bills in the works that would limit local government authority. Michigan Public Radio’s Cheyna Roth reports that several preemption bills passed the state Senate this week.
One bill gets rid of a local government’s ability to prevent employers from asking for a potential employee’s wage history during an interview.
Another says cities and counties can’t pass their own food and beverage taxes.
Republican Senator Peter MacGregor is that bill’s sponsor. When defending the bill, he gave the reason most lawmakers give when it comes to bills that preempt certain activity.
“We can’t have a patchwork of certain cities and certain counties tax certain items and others don’t.” Says MacGregor.
Opponents of preemption bills say local governments should be able to make these decisions for themselves.
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2:01 South Carolina residents will automatically live in North Carolina as of Jan. 1
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3:46 'He's reloading': 911 call from Emanuel AME after Dylann Roof shot 9 parishioners
1:53 Tennessee wildfires damaged more than 100 homes, buildings, say officials
1:53 911 call from domestic incident involving S.C. legislator Chris Corley
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Authorities say a Florida man pulled a gun on a martial arts instructor at a church during an argument over using firearms for self-defense.
A Port St. Lucie police report says martial arts instructor Christopher Lasala was at Grace Christian Academy on Sunday discussing with parents an afterschool class he is starting. When one asked about guns, Lasala replied they aren't always the best choice for self-defense.
Lasala and witnesses told police that 61-year-old George Meyer overheard Lasala and said martial arts are useless. They say he then pulled a handgun, pointed it at Lasala and said, "Bang, you're dead." Meyer soon put his gun away and left.
Meyer later told police he pulled the gun, but didn't point it. He has been charged with aggravated assault.
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UN Middle East envoy Nikolay Mladenov told the 6th Global Forum for Combatting Antisemitism on Monday night that denying Israel's right to exist is antisemitism.
While defending the two-state solution, he said Jews and Christians, as well as Muslims have a religious connection to Jerusalem.
AUD/CAD struggles at 200-DMA, slips lower from brief break above with a ‘Shooting Star’ formation. The Bank of Canada kept rates unchanged on Wednesday but the hawkish tinge put a bid under the Canadian dollar. Soft Aussie Capex figure which has …
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``I look for the financial fireworks to start around March -- April, as the irresolvable debt ceiling debate in congress grinds into a bitter stalemate, and it becomes obvious that there will be no voucher for the great infrastructure spending orgy that Trump's MAGA is based on. Elections in France and the Netherlands have the potential to shake apart the European Union, and with that the footing of European banks. Pretty soon, everybody in all parties and factions will be asking: "Where did the glittering promises of Modernity go...?" As we slip-side into the first stages of a world made by hand.''
FUQUAY-VARINA, N.C. (WNCN) — A Wake County family of five is OK thanks to a good Samaritan who spotted flames shooting out of their home.
According to Fuquay-Varnia firefighters, they received a call around 5:45 a.m. reporting the fire. The caller said they could see flames coming from a home in the 5000 block of Hilltop Road, just off U.S. Route 401.
After calling 911, the person knocked on the front door and woke up five people sleeping inside, firefighters said.
Fire crews on scene said the fire started somewhere outside, near the front porch of the home. Luckily, the fire caused minimal damage both inside and out.
It’s unclear at this time what started the fire.
One of the suspects is a woman
3 arrested for Carte Blanche producer Johann Botha's murder
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Johannesburg – Three people have been arrested for the murder of Carte Blanche producer and 50/50 presenter Johann Botha, police said on Wednesday.
Captain Richard Munyai said one woman and two men were arrested on Tuesday evening.
Munyai said they were arrested in Melville, Johannesburg.
Botha and one of his best friends, Swazi Werner, were killed at the Zebra Inn restaurant on June 7.
Werner was the owner of Zebra Inn.
Earlier, Captain Kay Makhubela said three men and a woman entered the takeaway restaurant on Wednesday evening.
"The suspects bought something to drink and a while later they pointed their firearms [at] the two victims and shot them dead," Makhubela said at the time.
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A man was transported to the hospital Sunday after a shooting in midtown.
Sgt. Wayne Byrom with the St. Joseph Police Department said officers responded to a disturbance at a playground in the area of 18th and Charles Streets Sunday around 5 p.m. Byrom said a man was transported by private vehicle from that area to the hospital for treatment of a gunshot wound, his injuries were described as non-life threatening.
As of Monday afternoon police did not have anyone in custody in connection with the investigation. Anyone with information in the case is asked to call the TIPS Hotline at (816) 238-TIPS.
Human trafficking can happen to anyone, anywhere. That was the message in Hannibal Monday night.
Families and Communities Together, or FACT, hosted author Christine McDonald Monday night.
She detailed her struggle through her years as a prostitute, and she said its a problem that happens a lot more than people think, in places they might not typically expect.
"Somebody that has built a relationship through Internet, somebody that has posed as a boyfriend in a relationship, somebody who is applying for a job as a model in a kiosk in a mall, and so when we look at these types of things, we have to break that stigma that stranger danger is the way." McDonald said.
McDonald also added that Hollywood movies have contributed to a skewed view of human trafficking, which as a result has led to more people being ill informed.
WASHINGTON—The Trump administration’s chief trade negotiator plans to propose significant changes to a central aspect of the North American Free Trade Agreement, in a bid to force auto factories in Mexico to move back to the U.S., according to people briefed on the plan.
The proposal introduces a requirement that cars would need to have a specific level of U.S.-made content to qualify for tariffs breaks, a step that would change a core principle of the 23-year-old regional trade pact and pit the longtime trade members against...
YEREVAN, APRIL 14, ARMENPRESS. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan had a phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Turkey’s Anadolu agency reported.
The sides mainly talked about the latest developments in Syria.
In terms of the continuation of the Geneva talks, the Presidents highlighted the implementation of joint efforts.
The issue of the Idlib chemical attack was also on the agenda. Erdogan and Putin highlighted the establishment of a ceasefire in Syria.
They also stressed the need to put more efforts for the complete settlement of the Turkish-Russian relations.
Police ID man in fatal shooting of roommate
Metro Police today identified a man arrested in the fatal shooting of a roommate in the backyard of their southwest valley house Monday morning.
Officers arrived about 10:40 a.m. Monday to the 9700 block of Powell Plateau Court, near Grand Canyon Drive and Hacienda Avenue, where they found a fatally wounded man and took his roommate Tuan Ngo, 49, into custody, police said.
Police allege Ngo was trying to “intimidate” his roommate during an argument, pulled out a gun and fired a round into the air.
That’s when a struggle for the weapon ensued and the gun discharged, fatally striking the victim, police said.
Ngo, who was placed in handcuffs without further incident, was being held without bail at the Clark County Detention Center on a count of murder, jail logs show.
A report detailing the shooting and Ngo’s arrest was not immediately available. Ngo is scheduled to make a court appearance Thursday morning, jail logs show.
Hipster nativity: Joseph takes selfie with Virgin Mary
Hipster parents of Baby Jesus would certainly take a selfie and get gifts from Amazon as the Three Wise Men rode up on Segways. That is one of the nativities from around the world available through Tuesday at the Cathedral of St. Peter in Belleville, IL.
It was 48 years ago today that Led Zeppelin kicked off their LA stint on their first North American Tour at the Whisky a Go Go with Alice Cooper and this was their set list: Train Kept a Rollin’, I Can’t Quit You Baby, Dazed and Confused, As Long As I Have You, Killing Floor, White Summer / Black Mountainside, You Shook Me, How Many More Times, Communication Breakdown.
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Adelaide is preparing to be taken over by festival wonders, and Kurrangga Park along Unley road will be transformed on the 25th of February for Bonus Cartwheel Day (10am-3pm).
It’s set to be a day full of interactive creativity, urban workshops, live performances, art displays and picnic treats designed to bring together families.
Phi Theodoros from the Living Arts Program joined Jennie to talk about the event.
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Amazingly talented portrait artist Maher Minyanish talked with Ryan. Born in Iraq, Minyanish is now making Chicago his home. He used his talents to create a very personal drawing for Ryan and made something special for WCL.Instagram: @minyanish Facebook: @fb.me/charcoalart79 Personal Facebook: @fb.me/maher.k.anoya
The Benicia High School boys soccer team tied Vallejo 3-3 on Tuesday in an exciting finish in the Solano County Athletic Conference finale at Corbus Field.
With the win, the Panthers head to the Sac-Joaquin Section playoffs as the third-place team while the Redhawks were eliminated from the postseason contention.
Vallejo was up 3-2 late after a George Banda goal but with about 3 minutes left, Jason Kirby had a header to tie the game and send Benicia to the postseason.
Landon Elfstorm and Jorge Padilla also scored goals for the Panthers (5-7-2, 4-4-2).
KIM JONG-NAM: The older half brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un was murdered in Malaysia with U.S. officials believing he was killed by North Korean agents. Kim was known to spend a significant amount of his time outside the country and had spoken out publicly... REUTERS/Eriko Sugita
WASHINGTON The U.S. government strongly believes that North Korean agents murdered the estranged half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Malaysia, a U.S. government source told Reuters on Tuesday.
U.S. authorities have not yet determined exactly how Kim Jong Nam was killed, according to the source, who did not provide firm evidence to support the government's conclusion.
A South Korean government source said Kim Jong Nam was killed in Malaysia and a Malaysian police official said the cause of his death was not yet known.
(Reporting By Mark Hosenball, writing by Matt Spetalnick; editing by Grant McCool)
Access to the international airport in the Belgian capital of Brussels was blocked early on Thursday after a fire, Sputnik reported.
"The Brussels Airport was entirely blocked on Thursday starting at 5 a.m." the RTL broadcaster said. "A fire, a blackout and an ensuing computer failure have paralyzed the national airport."
RTL cited eyewitnesses who said all flights from the airport had been grounded, and passengers were waiting outside, unable to enter the terminal.
Speculation that the 25-year-old model and the “Bad Blood” singer were no longer friends began when Karlie’s name was left off a T-shirt that Taylor wore in her “Look What You Made Me Do” Music video.
The rumors escalated in January when the model shared a photo of herself shooting hoops and captioned it “Swish swish.”
Katy Perry, who previously dated Taylor's ex John Mayer and has a song with the same title. Fans took that caption as a nod to enemy, who previously dated Taylor's exandhas a song with the same title.
The caption was later changed to “Nothing but net” but that did little damage control because a month later she was spotted out with Katy getting sushi in LA.
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A fire crew from Attleborough have rescued a person who became stuck in a lift.
The crew attended the incident in Yew Tree Road on Sunday, arriving at 6:08pm.
The trapped person was rescued by the crew who manually assisted them out of the lift.
The crew left the scene at 6:12pm and the stuck person had no injuries.
Delhi: 'The stigma of AIDS' might sound like a phrase from another era but in India anyone who is HIV-positive or has AIDS continues to feel the whiplash of contempt and discrimination from the moment their condition is discovered. To counter this treatment, the Indian parliament passed a new law last week that makes it illegal to discriminate against those with HIV/AIDS in jobs, housing, education, or in public life.
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Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has introduced a new payment facility for its passengers with the help of which they can make payments for their tickets through mVisa application.
mVisa is a type of e-wallet which can be used to store money as well as make payments online.
To avail the facility the passengers will have to download the mVisa app on their smartphones, and link their debit cards, credit cards or prepaid accounts with it.
IRCTC will also offer cashback on making payments through mVisa. This is a promotional offer till 4th September and the passengers will get a cashback of Rs. 50 on payments made using the application.
It has also introduced a ‘buy now, pay later’ service in which one can book tickets 5 days prior to their journey. They will have to pay a service tax of 3.5%, which can be paid within 14 days of the booking.
A woman has been convicted at Coleraine Magistrates Court for claiming benefits she was not entitled to.
Donna Quigg (28) of Carness Drive, Dunloy, claimed Job Seeker’s Allowance totalling £7,855 while failing to declare employment.
She was given a six-week prison sentence suspended for 12 months.
She is also required to repay any outstanding money wrongfully obtained to the Department for Communities.
NEW YORK — AOL has announced that it is discontinuing its pioneering Instant Messenger chat platform after 20 years of service.
An article on AOL's website posted Friday says AOL Instant Messenger will be discontinued on Dec. 15. AOL says it's shutting down the program because its focus is "on building the next generation of iconic brands and life-changing products."
Users can still use the program until Dec. 15. After that date, users won't be able to sign in.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Queen Latifah will get the royal treatment at the upcoming American Black Film Festival Honors.
The Oscar-nominated actress is set to receive the Entertainment Icon award at this year’s ceremony, to be held in Los Angeles on Friday. The star of “Star” on Fox says she is honored to receive the award.
“It means so much to me coming from fellow entertainers and my peers.”
Queen Latifah got her start as a rapper almost three decades ago. Besides her Oscar nod for “Chicago,” she’s also been nominated twice in Emmy acting categories and won a Golden Globe.
The American Black Film Festival Honors will air on BET and Centric at 8 p.m. EST on Feb. 22. Other honorees include Terrence Howard. Actress Regina Hall will host the event.
Metrotvnews.com, Jakarta: The House of Representatives has prepared to ratify the Indonesia-Philippine Agreement on the Delimitation of the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) Boundary.
"We do not find significant problems," the House of Representatives Commission I deputy head Tubagus Hasanuddin said on Tuesday.
The agreement was agreed in Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's era. It was signed in May 2014.The agreement will improve development in the region . It will boost security in the Sulu-Sulawesi Seas."The government has convinced lawmakers," he said."The agreement has fulfilled requirements," he stated.(WAH)
Authorities say 25-year-old Derick Carroll of Clinton shot 22-year-old Nicholas Luskey of Fulton on Feb. 1. Clinton County Attorney Mike Wolf said in a news release the shooting was done in self-defense. Wolf said Luskey was watching the home of a woman he'd dated several months previously and pulled Carroll from the woman's car after he blocked them from driving away.
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Apple has released the first macOS 10.13.3 beta through the Mac App Store. The latest beta software update is currently available to registered developers.
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The update is likely a bug fix and security update given this point in the development cycle of macOS High Sierra. We’ll update if any new features are discovered in the new beta.
April 10 Forward Air Corp
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This week on Audio Canvas we meet with the Haas Brothers. The twins make whimsical reflections of the world around them. They are spending their time at the ranch expanding their skills, discussing philosophy and building new relationships.
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Italian media say an Italian man who drove his car last week into pedestrians near a Christmas market had been aiming to kill.
The ANSA news agency reported Monday that the man is being investigated on suspicion of wanting to carry out a massacre. His car on Saturday seriously injured a woman at an outdoor skating ring near the Sondrio, northern Italy, holiday market before crashing into a pillar.
Originally, the crash, which slightly injured two other strollers in the pedestrian-only square, was blamed on drunk driving.
Sondrio's chief prosecutor wasn't immediately available for comment. The reported accusation indicated there was no sign of terrorist aims.
ANSA said the suspect, 27, when he was arrested at the scene, said that he "should have killed more" people.
Texas Doctors Fail To Nix Malpractice Experts On Appeal
Law360, Washington (October 6, 2017, 3:40 PM EDT) -- A Texas appeals court has refused to toss a malpractice suit accusing two doctors of failing to test for or properly treat a woman suffering a heart attack, concluding the lower court rightly rejected objections to the woman’s medical experts.
Drs. James Hoffman and Bruce Carpenter had successfully objected to the medical expert reports proffered by plaintiff Tina Samples, prompting her to amend them. The lower court accepted the revised reports and refused to dismiss her suit against the Texas physicians and other defendants, over their...
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The annual scramble for places in reception is likely to become more intense this year, as top-rated schools across the country struggle to accommodate the growing number of applicants.
For the vast majority, relief will replace anxiety as they secure a place at the school of their choosing.
However, for the remainder, the only real option is to try and secure a place through the independent appeals process. For some, the waiting list may result in a place being offered following rejection by other parents.
The School Admission Appeals Code effective from February 2012 provides statutory guidance as to how such appeals are to be conducted.
Since 1999 admission authorities have been required to limit school places so that classes do not exceed a ratio of 30 to one except in very limited circumstances. But more importantly, at the same time the grounds on which an appeal can be successful were also limited.
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This Day Club offers various activities, including board games, musical bingo, singing, chair exercises, flower arranging, arts and crafts, table tennis, gardening, bowling and much more. The aim is to help people with social interaction and stimulation to keep clients occupied and enable their carers to have a well earned break, knowing their loved ones are in a safe, warm and fun environment.
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BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo Sabres have signed Victor Olofsson to a two-year contract after he scored a Swedish Hockey League-leading 27 goals last season.
Olofsson was selected by the Sabres in the seventh round of the 2014 draft. The forward has spent the past three seasons in the SHL, collecting 50 goals and 49 assists in 150 regular-season games. Overall, Olofsson had 60 goals and 117 points in 200 games.
He is coming off a career-best season in which he finished with 43 points in 50 games during his second year with Frolunda HC.
The 22-year-old is listed at 5-foot-11 and 173 pounds.
NEW YORK, June 14, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- What is selling at auction? Who is buying at auction? The answers are not what you might expect, according to a recent report on online auctions from Barnebys.com. "Never has the vintage, art and antiques market been so ro...
POLICE are investigating after a couple found a burglar in their home.
The incident happened on Thursday, April 13 in Milton Road, Waterlooville.
The couple who live in the house told officers that they had heard a noise upstairs, and gone to investigate.
As they went towards the stairs they saw a man come down the stairs and then walk out front door.
However, they said nothing had been taken, nor disturbed by the intruder.
Emmure have unleashed the pulverizing, new live performance video for "Natural Born Killers", which comes off the group's latest effort, Look At Yourself (Sharptone Records).
Look At Yourself represents a coming of age for Emmure, a new chapter in an aggressive autobiography that stretches back to the band’s very first album, released when Palmeri was barely out of his teens. It’s infused with a brutal self-examination and observation, balancing hate, bile and perseverance, with the tempered experience of a life spent in pursuit of self-reliance and respect, from within and without. It’s expressed in a crushing cacophony of riffs that never fail to super-serve the forward-motion groove of Emmure!
According to a report from The Nation, the EFCC has identified the owner of the house where about $50m cash was recovered.
Reports say a former governor and other high-profile owners of apartments in Osborne Towers, Ikoyi have been invited for questioning.
This was after the EFCC discovered that some of the occupants of the Towers were involved in moving the cash into the controversial apartment 7B.
An EFCC source said detectives discovered that the 7B Apartment was bought in the name of a company allegedly owned by the wife of a senior government official.
"The more we investigate this $43.4m haul, the more we get fresh facts. It has become imperative to interact with some owners or tenants of apartments in the Towers," another source said.
"We have invited a former governor and other high-profile owners and tenants for interaction. It is just to ask a few questions on whether or not they were aware of such movement of cash.
(NBC News) A string of deadly wildfires continue to burn in Southern California.
The largest of the fires, the Thomas fire, has burned 230,000 acres and is only 10 percent contained.
Firefighters say the the dry, windy conditions are perfect for the fires.
“We’re in December, the vegetation is as dry as it’s ever been. We haven’t had rain since what, last February, it’s just so ready to go,” says Santa Barbara County Fire Department Captain Dave Zaniboni.
So far more than 800 homes have been destroyed, and tens of thousands are still under evacuation orders.
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Uninspired Italy held to 1-1 draw by Macedonia
Macedonia's Aleksandar Trajkovski celebrates after scoring the first goal against Italy. ― Reuters picTURIN, Oct 7 ― Italy's hopes of qualifying directly for next year's World Cup were dashed as they produced another uninspired performance and were held to a 1-1 draw at home by Macedonia in their qualifier yesterday.
The result, coupled with Spain's 3-0 win over Albania, ensured that Italy will finish second in Group G, almost certainly guaranteeing them a place in a two-leg playoff for a place in Russia next year.
Giorgio Chiellini put Italy ahead five minutes before halftime but the hosts were stunned when Aleksandar Trajkovski levelled in the 77th minute.
Italy have 20 points in Group G and are set to finish as one of the best eight runners-up who progress to the playoff round from the nine European groups. The group winners all qualify directly. ― Reuters
"I want to keep building it and just show people what I can do on my own," says @kyliejenner about @kyliecosmetics. To read more on Kylie's beauty brand, which is projected to generate $1 billion in sales within five years, click link in bio. #wwdbeauty (📷: @rainmac; interview @strugatz)
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf’s administration says it’s making $35 million available to encourage telecommunications companies extend high-speed internet service to areas that lack it.
Wolf’s administration said Monday that it is hoping to expand broadband internet to every part of Pennsylvania by the end of 2022.
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The administration wants to make the incentives available ahead of a Federal Communications Commission auction that subsidizes the build-out of broadband internet to unserved areas.
Residents in sparsely populated areas say it’s next to impossible to stream TV shows, telecommute, do videoconferencing or consistently access their cloud-based email. The FCC says about 800,000 Pennsylvania residents lack access to high-speed internet access, including one in five people living in rural areas. About two-thirds are in rural areas while one-third are in urban areas.
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A man accused of fatally shooting a store manager before turning the gun on himself at an Atlantic City outlet mall last year has been convicted of murder charges.
Luis Maisonet also was found guilty of aggravated assault and three weapons offenses stemming from the September 2016 shooting at a skatewear shop in The Walk. An Atlantic County jury returned its verdict Friday.
The 56-year-old Somers Point man now faces up to 30 years in state prison when he’s sentenced next year.
Authorities say Maisonet shot 26-year-old Christopher Romero several times, then fled on foot. Maisonet shot and critically injured himself a short time later but has since recovered from his wounds.
Authorities have described the shooting as domestic but have not disclosed further details about the motive.
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WWE.com is reporting that Dash Wilder of The Revival suffered a fractured jaw over the weekend at an NXT live event in Spartanburg where The Revival was working their final live events for the NXT brand before they go full-time to the RAW brand.
It is believed that Wilder suffered the injury during a tag team match against Shinsuke Nakamura and Hideo Itami, as Wilder did not wrestle at events on Saturday and Sunday.
Dr. Jeff Westerfield was quoted in the report, noting that Wilder will be out of action for up to eight weeks as his jaw will be wired shut starting this Friday to recover.
Wilder, along with tag team partner Scott Dawson, debuted on the main roster on RAW the night after WrestleMania 33 only two weeks ago in Orlando. They both worked an NXT tour this past weekend in what was a farewell for The Revival, Shinsuke Nakamura and Tye Dillinger before officially being exclusive on the WWE main roster.
Wilder was quoted in the WWE story regarding his injury.
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Yard and garden expert Mark Thoms joined us live at the Iowa State Fair this weekend! He shared with us tips on freshening up your pot plants and also answered questions related to prepping your yard for fall seeding, if a pumpkin plant still has time to see blooms, and if it's too early to cut back peonies and bleeding hearts. Here the answers here.
If you have a lawn and garden question, submit it by clicking here and we'll try to answer it on a future Saturday morning.
From Snoop Dogg, to actresses, to pastors, the red carpet was well traveled in Minnesota as celebrities and fans prepared for the Super Bowl. NBC10's Brittney Shipp was there to catch up with some of them. (Published Friday, Feb 2, 2018)
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LONDON, March 29 The euro, the bloc's government bond yields and banking stocks fell on Wednesday after sources told Reuters that European Central Bank policymakers are wary of making any new change to their policy message in April.
Small tweaks at the ECB's meeting earlier this month appear to have upset investors and raised the spectre of a surge in borrowing costs for the bloc's indebted periphery.
The euro sank to a week's low against the dollar on the report, down 0.7 percent to $1.0743. It also hit its lowest in a month at 119.05 yen.
Europe's government bond yields fell broadly, with benchmark German 10-year yields at a three-week low of 0.34 percent, down 4 basis points on the day.
Euro zone banking stocks hit a session low, down 0.8 percent, on reduced expectations of higher interest rates which boost banks' margins. (Reporting by London markets team; Writing by John Geddie; Editing by Dhara Ranasinghe)
Welcome to tonight's Nottingham Forest pre-match webchat.
The Reds face Barnsley in the Championship on Tuesday night (7:45pm) - and ahead of kick-off at the City Ground the Post's Paul Taylor will be online in the press box ready to answer questions on the club.
You can ask Paul absolutely anything you want to, on subjects both on and off the field, and he will attempt to answer as many questions as possible before kick-off.
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NBC10’s celebration of Black History Month continues with a trailblazing Delaware congresswoman. NBC10’S Tracy Davidson spoke to Representative Lisa Blunt Rochester about how she made history.
NIH holds a General meeting on May 8, 2018 (KSE)
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April 20 Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc
* Aurinia releases additional 48-week data from the AURA-LV study during late-breaking session at the National Kidney Foundation 2017 spring clinical meetings
* Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc - 100% of patients in complete remission at week 24 stay in complete remission at week 48 while on low-dose voclosporin
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With the Penguins winning the Stanley Cup on Sunday night, it brings an end to the 2017 edition of the Canes Country Playoff Pick 'Em Challenge. And with the Penguins doing so in six games, we have a surprise winner that leapfrogged a few other players to claim the top prize.
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HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — State officials are claiming government immunity in response to a lawsuit by a Native American tribe seeking more than $600 million for land it says the state seized from 1801 to 1918.
The state attorney general’s office asked a state judge in Hartford on Tuesday to dismiss the lawsuit filed in October by the Schaghticoke Tribal Nation. The motion includes the state’s first public response to the lawsuit.
The tribe alleges the state took 2,000 of the 2,400 acres in the tribe’s reservation in western Connecticut and sold the land, but never compensated the tribe.
The state says it’s immune from the lawsuit. It also questions the Tribal Nation’s standing to file the lawsuit because at least two other factions of the tribe claim leadership authority.
MANSFIELD >> The first female commander of an Ohio National Guard air base in the state is scheduled to assume command of the base in northern Ohio in a change-of-command ceremony.
The National Guard says Col. Allison Miller will take command of the 179th Airlift Wing at Lahm Air National Guard Base in Mansfield on Saturday.
The 46-year-old Miller is a decorated veteran pilot who has most recently served as the National Guard’s director of safety. She succeeds Col. James Camp. He was named the Ohio assistant adjutant general for Air for the National Guard last month.
The 179th Airlift Wing supports the C-130H Hercules transport aircraft, which provide tactical airlift capabilities to both missions at home and overseas.
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The ceremony was re-scheduled from earlier this month.
This shot of Alexander Zverev playing at the Hopman Cup in Perth stood out for its bold use of light and the geometric shapes created by the court. Zverev lost the match 7-5, 6-3 to France’s Richard Gasquet
Fairbanks hit 90 degrees last week for the first time in four years. The heat was very localized to the Tanana and Yukon river valleys.
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April 18, 2017
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BULL ARM, N.L.—There’s some good economic news in cash-strapped Newfoundland today as a ceremony marks the wind-up of construction for the massive Hebron oil platform.
It will be towed next month from Bull Arm to its destination about 350 kilometres southeast of St. John’s.
Hebron is expected to start producing oil later this year in a field estimated to contain more than 700 million barrels of oil.
The $14-billion project employed more than 3,500 people at the height of construction.
Total costs have almost tripled and oil prices have dropped since the Hebron project was first announced 10 years ago for an estimated price of $5 billion.
The governing Liberals say Hebron will generate $10 billion in royalties and benefits over the next 20 years—less than half what the former Tory government estimated.
Have you ever laughed so hard that you made yourself cry? Well, we sat down with Brothers Osborne to hear all about the last time they gave each other a good laugh and more during ACM Awards weekend.
RELATED: Brothers Osborne Recorded 'Port Saint Joe' Live at a Beach House
John Osborne immediately referred to a video he had watched on YouTube. Although this had taken place few years back, it's still something that puts a smile on his face today.
T.J. Osborne was quick to jump in while pointing out something recent that all of America had to witness on television. Awkward.
Brothers Osborne won the ACM for Vocal Duo or Group of the Year at the 53rd Academy of Country Music Awards. The country duo's sophomore record, Port Saint Joe, drops April 20.
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LONDON (AP) — The BBC is proposing a pay cap on news presenters as it grapples with disparity in what it pays men and women.
The broadcaster has proposed a 320,000 pound ($449,000) cap the day before the head of the BBC is to be questioned by lawmakers over the broadcaster's pay culture.
Meanwhile, a new report by a group representing women at the BBC says they faced "veiled threats" while trying to raise the subject of pay. The group wants the BBC to apologize and set in motion an "equal, fair and transparent pay structure."
A number of the BBC's leading male presenters agreed to pay cuts as the corporation sorts out pay inequality — a situation that came to light last year with the publication of salaries.
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Vice Presidents and Executive Members of Ittifaq Labour Union (ILU) (CBA), Municipal Corporation Sialkot on Sunday tendered their resignations as a protest against intolerable attitude of Municipal Officer of Regulation Department. An official of Union told Pakistan Observer that Vice Presidents of Ittifaq Labour Union, Irshad Mehmood and Akhtar Hussain while executive members.
Showers and storms continue over eastern areas of Acadiana. All of the storms will move out of Acadiana over the next hour.
A Tornado Watch continues for St. Martin. Iberia, and St. Mary Parishes until 4 PM, but I think the risk of severe weather and tornadoes will be over before 4 PM.
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Wade Mayor Joseph Dixon, center, is pictured with the singers at this year’s Christmas tree lighting celebration, from left, Leeah Heath, Julie Pacheo, Debbie Lee, Christine Spears and, kneeling, Lauren Heath and Nora Grayce Spears.
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Isabella Nelson waves excitedly as the Christmas Parade carrying Santa Claus makes its way through Mechanicsburg on Saturday. See more pictures from the parade inside today’s paper.
Isabella Nelson waves excitedly as the Christmas Parade carrying Santa Claus makes its way through Mechanicsburg on Saturday. See more pictures from the parade inside today’s paper.
Meadowhall has launched a new virtual reality egg hunt for Sheffield families this Easter.
The free Gnomee’s Egg Hunt game takes shoppers on a quest around the centre - until April 23 - to find golden eggs stolen by a group of gnomes, which must all be collected in order to complete the hunt.
To play, shoppers simply have to download the free app to a smartphone or tablet, and follow a trail around Meadowhall.
Centre director Darren Pearce said: “We had a great reaction from shoppers who enjoyed the augmented reality game at Christmas, and we’re really excited to be bringing it back for spring.
Feb 14 Rock Tech Lithium Inc
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Maine County To Consider New Immigration Protections
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — The Kennebec County Commissioners will hear a series of policy proposals set to separate county law enforcement and federal immigration enforcement.
The Kennebec Journal ( ) reports the nine proposals include requiring a judicial warrant before detaining anyone at the request of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
A representative of the Maine People’s Alliance, who will lead the presentation, says he wants to make sure Kennebec is a welcoming county. He does not want local law enforcement going out of its way to assist federal immigration enforcement.
The commissioners will hear his presentation during their meeting Tuesday. One member will be absent from the meeting. A Kennebec County administrator says the group may delay taking action until all are available.
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NEW MADRID, Mo. (AP) - A Missouri man has been convicted of killing his mother and then setting fire to a vehicle with her body and two pet dogs inside.
The Southeast Missourian reports that jurors found 29-year-old Neil Howland Jr. guilty Friday of first-degree murder and five other counts in Cynthia Canoy's 2013 death at her Scott City home.
His attorney argued Howland confessed to protect his girlfriend after officers hinted she might be charged. The couple had a baby, and the defense said the girlfriend argued with Canoy after she threatened to take custody of the child. The defense said Howland heard a thud, found Canoy's body at the bottom of a flight of stairs and then helped cover up the death.
The girlfriend testified that Howland strangled Canoy with a dog leash.
Information from: Southeast Missourian, http://www.semissourian.com
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Our man in the middle, @Condor_McGovern , is named to the #RimingtonTrophy Watch List. This award is presented to the most outstanding center in NCAA FBS football. 👏 #WeAre pic.twitter.com/73wIg8LIyh
Announced Wednesday afternoon, Penn State center Connor McGovern is the first Nittany Lion to be recognized by a watch list in advance of the 2018 season, named to the Rimington Trophy Watch List.
The award, given to the nation's best center in college football, has been in existence dating back to the 2000 season. In that span, Penn State has earned the honor once, going to A.Q. Shipley at the end of the 2008 season.
McGovern returns to the Nittany Lions as a rising junior ahead of the 2018 season, starting all 13 games as a sophomore and nine as a true freshman in 2016, playing in 13 of 14 games that season as well.
British MMA fighter Michael Bisping will defend his middleweight title against Georges St-Pierre in the main event of UFC 217 next month.
Bisping has hinted he could retire after his showdown with St-Pierre.
In an interview with The MMA Hour, the 38-year-old said: “I think the career I’ve had, the years I’ve been in the UFC, the injuries I’ve had, the ups and downs, getting close to title fights and all of this, there’s a possibility - this might be my last ever fight.”
Trump Continues to Question U.S. Intelligence on Russian Hacking
The president-elect says he will reveal more details on allegations that Russians hacked into computer systems of U.S. political entities.
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ORLANDO, Fla. — Animal welfare groups are pushing SeaWorld to release more information about how Tilikum, the orca that killed a trainer at the company’s Orlando park, died from an infection in January.
SeaWorld announced earlier this month that a necropsy revealed the whale had died from bacterial pneumonia. But the Orlando Sentinel reports that groups want to know where the infection came from and if Tilikum had other injuries.
Tilikum was profiled in the documentary “Blackfish,” which helped sway public opinion against keeping killer whales in captivity.
Details about deaths of whales and dolphins in captivity have been shielded from the public since 1994, when Congress amended the Marine Mammal Protection Act after industry lobbying.
SeaWorld officials say Tilikum’s tissues are being used in studies that will be published when complete.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — A prominent white nationalist website that promoted a Virginia rally that ended in deadly violence Saturday is losing its internet domain host.
GoDaddy tweeted late Sunday night that it has given the Daily Stormer 24 hours to move its domain to another provider because the site has violated GoDaddy's terms of service.
GoDaddy spokesman Dan Race tells the New York Daily News that the Daily Stormer violated its terms of service by labeling a woman killed in an attack at the event in Charlottesville "fat" and "childless." Heather Heyer was killed Saturday when police say a man plowed his car into a group of demonstrators protesting the white nationalist rally.
Democrat Jay Breneman's nominating petition for Second District Pennsylvania State Representative is being challenged.
The objection to the nominating petition was filed March 13 by Maureen and Daniel Cephas.
"We believe [Breneman's] has 300 or better to be on the ballot for State Representative," Larry Otter, Breneman's attorney, told Erie News Now Monday about the petition. "He's in the race, and we intend to keep him on the ballot."
300 valid signatures are required to be a candidate for State Representative.
A hearing on the petition is scheduled for April 3, 2018 at 10 a.m. at the Allegheny County Courthouse in Pittsburgh.
Breneman has not formally announced his candidacy.
He is running against Democrats Bob Merski and Rick Filippi. Laban Marsh and Tim Kuzma are competing for the Republican nomination.
NEWPORT–Ever since their move to the Capitol Division, the North Country girls basketball team has thrived, and last year even won their opening round playoff game to advance to the quarterfinals.
This year the team is searching for a little bit more, as they are hoping to make it to the semifinals and get a chance to compete in the final four at UVM’s Patrick Gym.
For the full preview, see the Express on 12-12-17.
Filmmaker Michael Tucker of Lessons from the Screenplay discussed the concept of recognizable genres. Tucker used the example of the the wonderful 1989 Nora Ephron film When Harry Met Sally to show how writers encompass audience expectation while seeking to put unique spin on familiar conventions.
..[E]very once in a while, a film like When Harry Met Sally comes along and puts a new spin on a classic genre. A familiar storyline in love stories goes like this:Boy meets girl. They can’t stand each other, but are forced to spend time together. …And in doing so, fall in love.
The web hosting company GoDaddy said on Sunday it had given The Daily Stormer 24 hours to move its domain to another provider after the extremist web site posted an article denigrating the woman who was killed at a white nationalist rally in Virginia.
"We informed The Daily Stormer that they have 24 hours to move the domain to another provider, as they have violated our terms of service," GoDaddy posted on its official Twitter page.
The Daily Stormer post in question denigrated Heather Heyer, 32, who was fatally struck by a car allegedly driven by a man with white nationalist views, for her physical appearance and what it said were anti-white male views.
The Daily Stormer is a neo-Nazi, white supremacist website associated with the alt-right movement, which was spearheading the rally on Saturday in Charlottesville, Virginia which resulted in violence, including Heyer's death.
GoDaddy, founded in 1997 and based in Arizona, has some 6,000 employees worldwide.
In mere months, St. Thomas' oldest traffic signal will be reborn as a $2.1 million roundabout. The intersection, which links Colonel Talbot Rd., Talbot St., Sunset Dr. and Wellington Rd., is slated for an ambitious redevelopment set to begin this spring.
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Padua Academy students and parents demonstrated Monday in support of ousted principal Cindy Mann, whose sudden departure was announced Friday.
ENFIELD, N.C. (WNCN) — People are trying to raise funds to help a dog that was injured when four people were killed in Halifax County in August.
Janice and James Harris were killed in their home over a weekend in August along with James and Peggy Whitley, who were visiting the Harris’ home.
They were discovered Monday, Aug. 21 when a family member went to check on relatives.
A dog belonging to the Harris couple was also injured during the attacks, according to family members on a social media post.
The family posted that Bentley, an 8-year-old German Rottweiler, survived, but was injured.
The family is collecting donations to help with the costs of getting Bentley treatment.
The reward for information leading to the arrest of the suspect(s) responsible for the murder is $51,000.
Click here to donate to help Bentley recover.
"You're not tryin' to change me / Even though I'm crazy / When it's all too much then you take me home / Wearing no makeup, think I'm beautiful / And when I mess up you let me be me," she sings.
The Fifth Harmony singer collaborated with German producer Topic to deliver the emotional song, which moves between low key instrumentation and electronic bits and pieces that bring a dance vibe to the track. Watch the video - here.
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At least one gunman has opened fire from a vehicle on passersby in the central Italian town of Macerata, with reports of up to four people injured.
Shootings took place in different parts of the city, including near the town's train station, Rai state TV says.
The office of the town's mayor has warned people in a tweet to stay indoors because of the incident, which is believed to be continuing.
Two people were reported to be inside the vehicle, a black Alfa Romeo.
Some reports put the number of injured as high as six, but this has not been officially confirmed. Local reports suggest that those targeted were immigrants.
Gunfire was heard in the Via Spalato and Via dei Velini parts of town, two key areas in an investigation into the murder of an 18-year-old girl whose body was found last Wednesday. A Nigerian man was detained over the killing.
Local reports are linking the two incidents.
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ANOTHER GARCO EMPLOYEE GUILTY OF EMBEZZLING
Glenwood Springs—For the third time in five years a Garfield County employee is caught stealing. Alicia Macias pled guilty to embezzling $18,000 while working for the Clerk and Recorder’s Office from 2011 to 2015. As part of her plea for felony embezzlement, another count of felony theft was dropped. The District Attorney’s office also agreed that instead of a prison sentence Macias should receive probation and pay back the money she stole. Former employee Robin McMillan is currently serving time in prison for embezzling over 440 thousand dollars from the clerk’s office. Prior to that, Brenda Caywood admitted to stealing nearly 16 thousand dollars from the office. The clerk’s office has since implemented better safeguards to prevent further thefts.
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TRENTON, N.J. — Police are searching for a 19-year-old man accused of throwing a puppy out of the third-floor window of a New Jersey home.
The Mercer County Prosecutor’s office said in a statement that Anthony Matlock threw a four-month-old terrier named Dutchess out of a Trenton home during a domestic dispute Sept. 21. The dog landed in the basement of a vacant property next door.
Prosecutors say doctors performed surgery on the puppy to save her broken right leg.
Officials say the man’s home contained 26 English and French bulldog puppies inside a cooler and two cages full of feces.
Police plan to charge the man with third-degree animal cruelty once he is found.
Austria's Social Democratic Party has announced that it is severing business relations with an Israeli political consultant after Israeli authorities arrested him on suspicion of money laundering, obstruction of justice, bribery and related crimes.
Tal Silberstein was one of four suspects arrested Monday in Israel following a joint investigation with Swiss and American authorities.
Social Democratic Party official Georg Niedermuhlbicher says his party's move is a result of "the legal accusations that have been made known from Israel." The party is the senior partner in the coalition now ruling Austria.
The development comes ahead of October national elections and could hurt the Social Democrats, who are trailing behind center-right and right-wing rivals in polls. The other parties are criticizing the Social Democrats for choosing Silberstein as a consultant.
The Broncos topped the Raiders 24-6 in Gary Kubiak’s final game as head coach. The 55-year-old Kubiak reportedly told the team after the game he is retiring. Trevor Siemian threw for 206 yards, two touchdowns and an interception for Denver, which ends the year 9-and-7. Oakland quarterback Matt McGloin had to leave with a shoulder injury. He was replaced by rookie Connor Cook, who passed for 150 yards, a touchdown and a pick. The loss coupled with Kansas City’s win gave the Chiefs the AFC West title. The Raiders will face the Texans in the Wild Card round next week.
Broncos head coach Gary Kubiak says it was important to end the year on a high note.
Broncos linebacker Von Miller on what Gary Kubiak said to the team after the game.
Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders on Gary Kubiak’s pending retirement.
MIAMI (AP) — An appeals court has ruled the federal government cannot legally stop trade of Burmese pythons and other giant exotic snakes within the continental U.S.
However, snake owners are cautioned not to move their reptiles just yet as other legal challenges may remain.
The United States Association of Reptile Keepers sued in 2013 to overturn a nationwide ban on importing eight constrictor species or taking them across state lines.
In an April 7 decision, the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower court’s ruling that the U.S. wildlife officials didn’t have authority to restrict interstate trade of snakes such as Burmese pythons, reticulated pythons or green anacondas.
The Center for Biological Diversity says the court addressed the law’s wording but not the data supporting the ban.
Related Coverage Three Connecticut cities named to National Geographic list of happiest places in U.S.
(WTNH) — Well, it is the first day of spring and it also happens to be International Day of Happiness.
International Day of Happiness is celebrated across the globe every year on March 20.
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The day has been celebrated by the United Nations since the year 2013.
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Sam Curran has been drafted into the England squad as cover for Ben Stokes.
Stokes is suffering with a tight left hamstring ahead of the second Test against Pakistan at Headingley, which starts on Friday.
Surrey all-rounder Curran will train with his team-mates on Thursday and could make his Test debut, following in the footsteps of older brother Tom, who made two appearances during the Ashes series - taking two wickets - but has not featured in the five-day format since.
Stokes sustained his hamstring strain during fielding practice on Wednesday and will be assessed by the England medical team on Thursday.
Pakistan won the first Test of the two-match series by nine wickets at Lord's.
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The demolishment will make way for a new tower as part of the renovation at the raceway.
Adviser says Trump wants tougher penalties for traffickers
A White House counselor is calling media reports that President Donald Trump wants the death penalty for drug dealers a "complete misrepresentation."
Trump will travel to New Hampshire Monday to unveil more of his plan to combat the nation's opioid crisis. At a recent rally, Trump has mused the United States should institute the death penalty for drug dealers.
Trump counselor Kellyanne Conway told WMUR-TV ahead of Trump's visit that the president wants tougher penalties for drug traffickers. She said those who traffic the deadly drug fentanyl can be responsible for the deaths of hundreds of people.
She says traffickers aren't "getting the kind of penalty" that "people think are more appropriate."
Conway claims current mandatory minimum sentencing guidelines don't consider that very small doses of fentanyl can be fatal.
Memphis Grizzlies coach David Fizdale will have a hefty fine to pay in the next couple days. The first-year head coach blasted officials following Monday's Game 2 loss in their first-round series against the Spurs.
After trailing by as much as 25, the Grizzlies clawed their way back to cut the deficit to five points in the fourth quarter. However, the Spurs and a dominant Kawhi Leonard were just too much, winning 96-82. Leonard shot a perfect 19-19 from the free throw line compared to the Grizzlies who shot just 15 free throws overall as a team the entire game. Fizdale wasn't pleased.
“I know Pop’s got pedigree and I’m just a young rookie coach but they’re not gonna rook us."
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Game 3 is Thursday night in Memphis.
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We’d like to think the General Assembly was listening. But then we’re reminded that the House and Senate could have gaveled themselves into session weeks ago to debate issues such as workers’ compensation reform — an issue on which legislators of both parties have come close to agreement. Instead, they moseyed into Springfield at the very end of the month.
London Perrantes scored a season-high 25 points, and No. 19 Virginia beat Clemson 77-73 on Saturday for its sixth straight win against the Tigers.
The Cavaliers (13-3, 3-2 Atlantic Coast Conference) shot 58 percent from the field in their second straight win since dropping two in a row to Pittsburgh and Florida State. Marial Shayok tied his career high with 17 points, and Isaiah Wilkins finished with eight points and 13 rebounds.
Virginia blew a nine-point lead in the second half, but Perrantes stepped up for the Cavaliers down the stretch. After Clemson tied it at 70 on Jaron Blossomgame's three-point play with 2:18 left, Perrantes made his fourth 3-pointer to put Virginia back in front.
× Former Madison County Sheriff’s Investigator indicted on sex abuse charges
MADISON COUNTY, Ala. – The Alabama Attorney General’s office told WHNT News 19 today that former Madison County Sheriff’s Office Investigator Roland Campos has been indicted on sex abuse charges.
He’s facing one count of 1st Degree Sex Abuse and one count of 2nd Degree Sex Abuse.
The allegation is that he inappropriately touched a middle-school-aged girl.
Campos resigned from the sheriff’s office the day he was arrested. He was arrested in August 2017.
He’s the third member of his immediate family to be arrested on sex-related charges involving a minor. His son is in prison for life after a child sex conviction. His brother’s case was dismissed when the alleged victim was unable to testify in court.
A Flash Flood Warning has been issued for Allegany County until 11:15am this morning.
A Flash Flood Warning has ben issued for Cattaraugus county until 12:15 PM
Thunderstorms in the area have caused torrential rains near the towns of Alfred, Bolivar and Wellsville as well as near Salamanca and Olean.
Nearly 2" of rain has fallen with more expected in the next few hours which will cause local streams and creeks to rise rapidly.
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In her words: “When the trailer that was carrying bags of cement collapsed the old Urasi Bridge the people of the border communities in Imo and Anambra wept because we knew it would take time for the state government to rebuild it. So, we were not happy because we depend on the markets for our daily income and even debt owed to us could not be collected because of the situation. So, we thank God that this God-sent man has repaired it to enable us to continue with our trading.”
The worst hit by the collapse of the bridge were the commercial motorcycle operators popularly called Okada who also earn their living by transporting traders and their wares to the various markets across both divides. Just like the Okada operators who poured encomiums on Ozodinobi, a community leader in the area, Chief Damian Okpara also commended the gesture. He, however, appealed to the Federal and State Governments to quickly provide a more lasting solution.
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - Louisville Metro Police have issued an Operation Return Home alert for a missing 16-year-old.
Darius Reeves has been missing since Saturday according to LMPD.
Reeves is described as a black male with black hair and brown eyes. He is 5'4" and 160 pounds.
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The Operation Return Home alert confirmed he was missing from LeSabre Drive and that Reeves had indicated to family members that he may hurt himself.
Anyone with information about Reeves' whereabouts is asked to call LMPD at 574-5673.
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Olympian Louis Smith helped launch this year’s Dragon Boat Festival at the dealership of sponsors Motorpoint in Edgerley Drain Road in Fengate.
The event is being held on Saturday, June 9, at Peterborough Rowing Lake. To sign up, visit: http://dragonboatfestivals.co.uk/dragon-boat-festivals/peterborough-festival/.
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SHELBY COUNTY, Ind. – A Fountaintown man died after a Sunday night motorcycle crash in Shelby County.
According to the Shelby County Sheriff’s Department, deputies were dispatched around 7:20 p.m. to County Road 250W and County Road 1200 North.
Investigators said a motorcycle was going northbound when it went off the side of the road. The rider, David Bentley, 55, was ejected and died from his injuries.
Police were still investigating what caused Bentley to veer off the road.
June 14 (Reuters) - Morgan Stanley CEO James Gorman said Saudi Arabia could be a "major opportunity" for the firm as the country unveiled plans for oil giant Saudi Aramco's $100 billion initial public offering and introduced a series of reforms to attract foreign capital in 2015.
Gorman, speaking at the bank's financials conference in New York, said he has personally been spending a significant amount of time in Saudi Arabia, as has President Colm Kelleher.
In May, several U.S.-based bank CEOs including Gorman, JPMorgan Chase & Co's Jamie Dimon and Citigroup Inc's Michael Corbat attended a business forum in Saudi Arabia.
Morgan Stanley already has a presence in Saudi Arabia, having set up an office in the region in 2007.
(Reporting by Olivia Oran in New York; Editing by Cynthia Osterman)
Putin, Macron Explore What They Have to Offer Each Other
The St. Petersburg International Economic Forum set the stage for French President Emmanuel Macron to pursue a broad agenda and perhaps bring his country and Russia closer regarding Syria and Iran.
Multiple people were injured in a shooting in Oklahoma City on Thursday evening.
According to a police press conference, around 6:30 p.m. a man walked inside Louie's Grill & Bar at
9401 Lake Hefner Parkway and started firing a handgun. The shooter was wearing ear protection.
An adult female and a juvenile female were shot and are now undergoing surgery. Another person was injured running away from the shooter.
A citizen then confronted the suspect. The citizen shot the suspect with a handgun. The suspect was shot and has died of his injuries. No one other than the suspect has died. Police say there are approximately 100 witnesses.
Police also say that they do not know a motive at this time, but have no reason to believe it is a terrorist incident. Police have yet to identify the suspect.
The Lighthouse Fitness Facility at 3333 West Hefner road is being used as a family reunification center.
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The 22-year-old man from Mali who rescued a boy hanging from a balcony over the weekend in Paris met with firefighters from the Paris fire brigade on Tuesday.
Mamoudou Gassama, who arrived in France last September, has been offered a 10-month internship with the brigade and will receive around 600 euros ($690) a month. This is the standard salary for internships in France.
The head of Paris fire brigade said he was “welcoming Mamoudou Gassama so that he could discover what our job is like.”
“I am going to do everything I can” to become a firefighter, Gassama replied.
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Videos of Gassama scaling a building in northern Paris and pulling a young boy to safety went viral. French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed Gassama at the Elysee Palace on Monday and said Gassama would become a French citizen in the coming weeks.
Gassama has already been granted legal immigration status.
Miles Teller is opening up about his thoughts on what happened during the car accident that he and girlfriend Keleigh Sperry were involved in recently.
The 29-year-old actor was spotted flying out of LAX Airport with Keleigh on Friday (December 30) and he chatted with TMZ about the crash.
“Both babies are pretty banged up,” Miles said referring to his car and his girlfriend. “You can fix a car. I’m just glad it wasn’t as serious as it could have been. Young drivers, man.”
Miles says he has a “ton” of body work to do to the truck and he feels “confident” that he can get the car back into good condition again. “That’s what insurance is for,” he said.
The shooting happened outside Pharaoh's Lounge on Murfreesboro Road. (WSMV)
The search continues for the gunman who injured one person in an overnight shooting outside a Nashville nightclub.
Police say two people got into a fight near Pharaoh's Lounge on Murfreesboro Road around 2:30 a.m. Monday.
The argument moved into a back alley, which is when the victim was shot in the leg and finger.
Police are still trying to figure out who fired the shots.
Investigators found over a dozen bullet casings at the scene.
The victim was taken to the hospital with non-critical gunshot wounds. He is reportedly not cooperating with police.
Police have not released a description of the gunman at this time.
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In this recent but undated photo made available by Virgin.com, former U.S President Barack Obama, jokes with Richard Branson, founder of the Virgin Group, during his stay on Moskito Island, British Virgin Islands. The former president and his wife stayed on Mosikto Island owned by Richard Branson, founder of the Virgin Group, after he finished his second term as President and left the White House.
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HUBBARD, Ohio– Authorities are asking for help locating a 15-year-old girl from Trumbull County.
Madison Copley was last seen at her home in Hubbard on Saturday. According to the Ohio Attorney General’s Office, she left sometime during the night.
While this is not an Amber Alert, Trumbull County authorities said they believe Madison is in danger.
She may be with 21-year-old Malik Williams, police said. They are driving a white 2012 Infinity QX56 SUV with Ohio license plate FSE 9009.
Madison is 5 foot 2 and weighs 125 pounds. She has a medical condition and did not take her medication with her.
Anyone with information should call the Hubbard Police Department at 330-675-2730.
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Uncertainties remain as the Guam Department of Revenue and Taxation continues to work toward Real ID compliance by May 1, 2018.
The agency has been requesting residents to bring the additional documents for license renewals since May, despite not yet issuing Real ID-compliant licenses.
“What we were trying to do is to ease the process into the Real ID and also indicate to Homeland Security that we’re already vetting them so we’re headed in the right . . .
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WASHINGTON, March 29 The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday said a New York law barring retailers from charging more to buy with credit instead of cash is a speech regulation and sent the case back to a lower court for further review.
The court, in a 8-0 decision, threw out a lower court's ruling upholding the New York law as a price regulation. Merchants contend laws like the one in New York infringe on their free speech rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution by dictating how they describe their pricing to customers.
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Profits at Hargreaves Lansdown grew by more than 20pc last year as the investment group enjoyed a record amount of new business.
The FTSE 100 company reported pre-tax profits of £266m for the year to June 30, a 21pc increase on the previous year.
Net new business inflows were up 15pc to a record £6.9bn as the company introduced 118,000 net new active clients. Its active client base grew by 14pc, to 954,000. Net revenues, meanwhile, were up 18pc to £386m.
“We have had a good year for gathering new clients and assets as a result of our relentless focus on the exceptional service we provide,” said chief executive Chris Hill.
It's amateur hour over at the NHL lately, as the commissioner and team owners have unilaterally decided that they will spurn the IOC and not allow the league's players to suit up for their countries at the 2018 Winter Olympic Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea. The sting of that decision was felt across Canada, although the pain quickly receded in many regions of the country as hockey fans threw themselves right back into the NHL to cheer on their teams in the playoffs.
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The Montreal Canadiens recalled forward Nikita Scherbak from the Laval Rocket of the American Hockey League on Friday.
Scherbak, a 2014 first round draft pick, has seven goals and 30 points in 24 AHL games this season.
He played twice for Montreal early in the season without recording a point before suffering a knee injury.
He will be available for afternoon games at the Bell Centre on Saturday against Anaheim and on Sunday against Ottawa.
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LottoNL-Jumbo's Primoz Roglic has won the Ster ZLM opening stage.
This opening stage in this year's race was a 7.5km prologue in Westkappele and saw Marcel Kittel of Quick Step setting the early time to beat with a time of 8.07, some seventten seconds quicker than Robert Wagner.
Lotto Soudal's Andre Greipel went provisionally second with a time of 8.22 and that lasted until Soren Kragh Andersen came home in 8.11.
Kittel's lead was holding until Primoz Roglic was the last rider down the ramp. Roglic, who is a fine time trialler and former ski jumper, did not disappoint and he finished in a time of 8.04 to take the win ahead of Kittel and Max Schachmann of Quick Step.
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Ritchie (upper body) is unlikely to play Monday against Carolina, Eric Stephens of The Orange County Register reports.
According to the report, Ritchie suffered the injury Friday against Minnesota and hasn't been able to practice since then. Expect Ritchie -- who's scored three goals and nine points in 27 contests this season -- to miss Monday's game unless the Ducks state otherwise.
Bruce Wenham, a Canadian thalidomide survivor who was rejected from a federal compensation program, has launched a class-action lawsuit. He joined Global News Morning to talk about his struggle.
Last April, Gary Ran, chairman and chief executive of Telemus Capital, told our colleagues at The Wall Street Journal that his clients who voted against Donald Trump in the presidential election weren’t opposed to the market rally that followed.
“[T]hey’re enjoying the benefits. No one is telling me, ‘I’m afraid of Trump,’ at this point,...
NEW YORK, April 13 BlackRock Inc, the world's largest asset manager, held total compensation for Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Larry Fink nearly flat in 2016, according to a filing on Thursday.
Fink was awarded $25.5 million in compensation last year, compared with $25.8 million in 2015, based on a calculation of his pay according to U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission guidelines.
(Reporting by Trevor Hunnicutt; Editing by Lisa Shumaker)
Aug 13 (Gracenote) - Results and standings from the Mexican championship First Stage matches on Sunday Sunday, August 13 UNAM 2 Lobos BUAP 0 Saturday, August 12 Cruz Azul 0 Toluca 0 Monterrey 4 Guadalajara 1 Necaxa 0 Club Leon 3 Pachuca 2 Tigres 1 Queretaro 2 Monarcas Morelia 1 Friday, August 11 Atlas 0 America 1 Puebla 1 Club Tijuana 1 Standings P W D L F A Pts 1 Monterrey 4 3 1 0 8 1 10 2 America 4 3 0 1 5 2 9 3 Toluca 4 2 2 0 6 3 8 4 Lobos BUAP 4 2 1 1 9 6 7 5 Necaxa 4 2 1 1 5 5 7 6 Queretaro 4 2 1 1 4 6 7 7 Atlas 4 2 0 2 7 5 6 8 Cruz Azul 4 1 3 0 5 3 6 ------------------------- 9 UNAM 4 2 0 2 5 4 6 10 Tigres 4 1 2 1 8 4 5 11 Club Leon 4 1 1 2 6 8 4 12 Santos Laguna 3 0 3 0 4 4 3 13 Monarcas Morelia 4 0 3 1 3 4 3 14 Veracruz 3 1 0 2 2 3 3 15 Guadalajara 4 0 3 1 4 7 3 15 Pachuca 4 1 0 3 4 7 3 17 Puebla 4 0 2 2 2 9 2 18 Club Tijuana 4 0 1 3 1 7 1 1-8: Championship play-off Next Fixtures (GMT): Sunday, August 13 Santos Laguna v Veracruz (2330)
× Car ends up on its side after crash on I-65 in Johnson County
GREENWOOD, Ind. – Drivers encountered high water on I-65 southbound in Johnson County, with one car ending on its side early Thursday morning.
The high water led to slow traffic between the Greenwood and County Line Road exits.
Police responded to a single-car crash at that location. Investigators said the car ran over a puddle, hit the guard rail and then rolled over. The driver, the only person in the car, was checked for injuries at the scene and released.
A clogged drain was to blame for the high water on the road. INDOT crews cleared the clog after the crash, and water began receding.
Indiana State Police said the crash serves as a reminder for drivers to slow down, especially when it’s raining outside. They should also be aware in construction zones, where traffic patterns may shift.
By Jimitota Onoyume PORT HARCOURT- Leaders and people of the Niger Delta will always strive to defend the unity of Nigeria, because to them, the country remaining as one indivisible entity is not negotiable and of paramount importance, Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has said. This came as the governor, in his New Year message, called on the Federal Government to drop its alleged vindictive actions against Rivers State this year and give it due attention on matters of development.
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UK police: Counterterrorism officers join investigation after 2 sickened by unknown substance near spy poisoning town
Man critically injured after 30 foot fall
WRENTHAM, Mass. (AP) — A contractor is in critical condition after falling 30 feet from a home in Massachusetts.
Wrentham Police Chief William McGrath says first responders were called to the Wrentham home around 1 p.m. Sunday.
McGrath says the man was taken to a nearby hospital by helicopter with life-threatening injuries.
It is unclear what led to the man's fall. Police have not released his identity.
An investigation is ongoing.
The Cabinet has approved a proposal to establish a faculty of engineering at Sri Jayawardenapura University and 03 faculties of technology at Kelaniya, Rajarata and Sabaragamuwa universities.
This proposal was brought by the Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, as the Minister of National Policies and Economic Affairs.
The government has decided to pay more attention to science and technology education, in order to meet the increasing demand for human resources with technological and innovative knowledge and skills.
The proposal mentions that these faculties should be established under the science technological human resource development project which carries a total investment of USD 165 million.
The purpose of this project is to produce undergraduates with skills appropriate for the labor market, knowledge in modern technology and an interest in entrepreneurship, the PM has further mentioned in his proposal.
Las Vegas Metro police were responding to a shooting in the east valley on Sunday afternoon.
Officers responded about 1:43 p.m. to Monterra Apartment Homes, near Nellis Boulevard and Stewart Avenue, where a woman shot a man once. The man was shot in the hip and was in unknown condition, Lt. Grant Rogers said.
No information was available about the female suspect.
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Medical Experts Bring History to Life
Karpeles Manuscript Library Museums Displays Medical Miracles
DULUTH, Minn. – History is coming to life at the Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum in Duluth.
The exhibit currently on display shows medical discoveries throughout the years, including an original sample that first confirmed penicillin defeating bacteria.
There are manuscripts and artifacts connected with Benjamin Franklin, Christian Bernard, Bernard Crick, Albert Schweitzer, and Dorothea Dix.
Next week local experts will be discussing these medical miracles with anyone interested.
The event is taking place Thursday, April 27 and is hosted by Paula Termuhlen, MD, the University of Minnesota Medical School, Duluth campus Dean.
Gallery discussions with the medical experts will be happening from 6-8 p.m.
For more information head to www.duluthkarpelesmuseum.org.
The museum is located at 902 E. 1st St., Duluth, MN 55805.
You get a sense from sitting in a room with BTS — not to mention its dozen or so handlers — of how carefully the band manages that connection with its base. As the members spoke with me, several people with cameras roved around us, apparently documenting the interview for potential content to serve up later; another woman seemed to be transcribing everything the group said, perhaps in case somebody said something worth tweeting to BTS’ 15 million followers.
NEW YORK (AP) — Broadway fans are buzzing over the release of a new song by two popular Tony winners in support of the upcoming March for Our Lives.
“Hamilton” creator Lin-Manuel Miranda and Ben Platt, the original star of “Dear Evan Hansen,” have recorded a duet called “Found/Tonight,’ mixing lyrics from “You Will Be Found” from “Dear Evan Hansen” and “The Story of Tonight” from “Hamilton.”
The song was released at midnight on Monday and is No. 1 on the iTunes singles chart.
The multicity March for Our Lives on March 24 was planned after the Feb. 14 massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.
Miranda has been releasing “Hamilton”-related content each month in a series called Hamildrop.
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Dec 10 (Reuters) - Nanjing Huamai Technology Co Ltd :
* SAYS IT SIGNS LETTER OF INTENT TO BUY 60 PERCENT STAKE OF JIANGSU DAOKANG GENERATOR SET CO FOR 180 MILLION YUAN ($27.19 million) Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2AHjWQ1 Further company coverage: ($1 = 6.6199 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
HBO has released the first trailer for the next Game of Thrones episode. There is no title or synopsis available for Season 7's penultimate season, but the teaser trailer shows that quite a lot of action and intrigue is on the way.
You can take a look at the spoiler-filled video below.
There are only seven episodes in this season of Game of Thrones, so it's coming to a close quickly. One further season is planned, but after that we could get prequels.
For lots more on Episode 5, "Eastwatch," check out GameSpot's coverage below. And be sure to check back soon for the latest GameSpot of Thrones episodes to watch us break down the biggest moments and talk about what they could mean.
City Council adopts resolution in support of SPD
by HALEI LAMB
On Tuesday, May 30 at 5 p.m. at Swainsboro City Hall, Mayor Charles Schwabe and the Swainsboro City Council convened for a special called meeting. At the meeting, several business items were tended to, the most noteworthy coming after the conclusion of executive session, at which point council voted to adopt a resolution in support of the Swainsboro Police Department (SPD) and all of its affiliates, including its chief, Randy Ellison…
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This has turned into a dream half for the United States, as Jozy Altidore has his second goal of the night in the 43rd minute, floating in a penalty awarded by Roberto Garcia for a foul against Bobby Wood. The Americans lead Panama 3-0 at halftime.
Football #WCQ: Altidore Panenka penalty makes it 3-0 to the USA in the crunch match vs Panama ⚽ pic.twitter.com/wC7IoBP6jH — Emlyn Hughes (@radarguruf1) October 7, 2017
The tactic is a trait for Altidore, who has done this for Toronto FC as well.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick Four-Evening' game
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the "Pick Four-Evening" game were:
1-0-4-0, Fireball: 9
(one, zero, four, zero; Fireball: nine)
April 24 (Reuters) - MPS Ltd:
* SAYS CO ENTERED INTO BUSINESS TRANSFER AGREEMENT WITH TATA INDUSTRIES LIMITED FOR ACQUISITION OF TATA INTERACTIVE SYSTEMS Source text - bit.ly/2HW6ZWn Further company coverage:
Sprint (S -1.1% ) and T-Mobile (TMUS +1.4% ) are doing final due diligence on a merger likely to be announced with the two companies' earnings at the end of the month, Bloomberg reports.
As expected, the key hurdle now is setting the exchange ratio in an all-stock deal that will determine what Sprint is worth, though they're discussing logistics like the location of headquarters and makeup of the management team as well.
Sprint owner SoftBank (OTCPK:SFTBY) is expected to take a valuation around Sprint's market cap (currently $29.6B).
The deal's not expected to have a traditional breakup fee, Bloomberg says, which cuts risk in case the merger is rejected on regulatory grounds (similar to when Comcast walked away from Time Warner Cable after regulator pressures).
But SoftBank may yet push for a cash termination payment if it feels like it's compromising in other areas.
Earnings dates haven't been set yet, but last year T-Mobile and Sprint reported on Oct. 24-25.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Yantai North Andre Juice Co Ltd :
* CO ENTERS YANTAI NORTH ANDRE JUICE EQUITY TRANSFER AGREEMENT WITH SHANDONG JINYE
* ‍UNIT ANDRE JUICE ENTERS ANDRE JUICE (BVI) EQUITY TRANSFER AGREEMENT WITH SHANDONG JINYE​
* ‍PURSUANT TO AGREEMENTS, SHANDONG JINYE TO ACQUIRE FROM EACH OF CO THEIR RESPECTIVE 75% AND 25% STAKE IN BINZHOU ANDRE​
* ‍YANTAI NORTH ANDRE JUICE EQUITY TRANSFER DEAL FOR HK$75 MILLION, ANDRE JUICE (BVI) EQUITY TRANSFER DEAL FOR HK$25 MILLION Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – Today is President’s Day where schools, banks, and many businesses have closed shop to honor our nation’s leaders both past and present.
On Monday, Siena College launched its sixth study of U.S. Presidents. It is a survey given to historians, political scientists, and presidential scholars to rate the presidents in 20 areas like background, imagination, and integrity.
This year, the study comes with a new webpage where you can view the results once they are ready. You can even test your knowledge by taking a quiz.
Learn more.
This summer, “The Answer” is returning to the court. Sixers legend Allen Iverson is scheduled to compete in a new 3-on-3 basketball league among other former NBA stars.
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The fight to get Meek Mill out of prison came to its conclusion on Tuesday afternoon when a court in Pennsylvania announced that he was to be immediately released. Upon the news of this happening, there was plenty of speculating that it would be quite the scene if he was able to attend Tuesday night’s Game 5 between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Miami Heat.
Both his lawyer and Sixers co-owner Michael Rubin made it clear that Meek Mill was going to try and do everything he could to get to the game, with the hopes that he would be at the Wells Fargo Center in time to ring the bell before tip off. That ended up being the case, and before things started in Philly, Meek Mill made it to the game.
Notre Dame has taken on a running back-by-committee approach in recent seasons, and it looks like this year will be no different. Josh Adams will obviously be number one on the depth chart, followed by Dexter Williams and a highly touted underclassman in Tony Jones Jr. Brian Kelly and the Irish made the wise decision to put a redshirt on Jones in his first season at Notre Dame in what was a lost year, so he enters the 2017-18 season with four years of eligibility left.
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FIFA 18 gamers may adore Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi with their overall rankings higher than every other player on the game.
But while they are undoubtedly the two greatest players to use in a match, they're not officially the best players based purely on stats.
Adding every player's individual attributes together to create one sum total reveals a very different picture – but who does that mean the real best player on the game is?
Paul Pogba comes close, but the man who ranks top is yet to be successfully lured by the Premier League heavyweights.
CLICK THROUGH THE GALLERY TO REVEAL THE REAL BEST PLAYERS ON FIFA 18 AFTER ADDING EVERY ATTRIBUTE TOGETHER.
AFL: Jason Dunstall has praised Cyril Rioli's career by saying, 'He didn't need to have the ball to have an impact.'
BALTIMORE (WCMH) — A “strange odor” at a Baltimore high school that prompted an evacuation turned out to be the scent of pumpkin spice.
The school evacuated around 2:30pm Thursday after students reported smelling a strange odor, sources report. Fire officials say the irritant was, in fact, a pumpkin spice air freshener.
The school’s president told sources the odor may have been a burned-out light bulb.
Officials said two students and three adults were taken to hospitals with unknown injuries, and dozens of students were triaged at the scene.
Petersburg Volunteer Fire Department’s annual poker run, cruise and dance will be held Saturday, June 9, on Main Street in Petersburg.
The poker run begins the day’s events with check-in from 10 to 11 a.m. at Knotty Pine, and the ride begins at 11 a.m.
Cruisin’ the Burg will be from 5 to 8 p.m., and a dance will be held from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. with music by The Back 40 Band.
The free will donation barbecue meal will be served at the fire hall beginning at 5 p.m. Car and motorcycle show awards will be presented, and raffle drawings will be held at 10 p.m.
April 20 Chengdu Guibao Science & Technology Co Ltd :
* Says it will pay cash dividend of 1 yuan(before tax)/10 shares for 2016 to shareholders of record on April 26
* The company's shares will be traded ex-right and ex-dividend on April 27 and the dividend will be paid on April 27
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/RxqL5Z
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TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan’s immigration department says it has provided temporary accommodation to a Chinese dissident who left his tour group intending to apply for political asylum in democratic Taiwan.
Zhang Xiangzhong abandoned his fellow travelers on April 13 hoping to stay on the self-governing island to promote democracy on the Chinese mainland.
The department said Tuesday that it found Zhang on Monday night and provided him with temporary accommodation because he did not have any. It said it was investigating the reasons for him leaving his tour group.
Taiwan stopped offering political asylum to Chinese citizens to discourage illegal immigrants and a string of plane hijackings in the 1990s by mainland citizens wanting to flee to Taiwan.
The Taiwanese government says it sometimes offers long-term residence permits on a case-by-case basis.
Actress Storm Reid attended Star Wars: The Last Jedi premiere clad in an all white Rosetta Getty suit.
The 14-year-old wore a $1,425.00 Rosetta Getty cropped back vest and paired it with $890.00 cropped high rise trousers. She wore a Woolford bodysuit (you can get a similar one here for $97.50) and $295.00 Via Spiga sandals (available at Bloomingdales.com).
Storm wore her hair in box braids and added a playful braid to the left side. Her white manicure and pedicure keeps the whole look fresh! A white and black look always comes across as chic and is perfect for the red carpet.
We’re totally here for the fact she looks stylish, yet age appropriate. Hats off to stylist Jason Bolden.
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OTTAWA, April 24 (Reuters) - Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Tuesday the deadly van attack in Toronto on Monday had not changed the country's threat level or security preparations for a G7 summit in Quebec in June, adding that Canadians must not live in fear.
Speaking to reporters outside of parliament, Trudeau said it would take time before the motives of the attacker were understood, but that all Canadians stood with Toronto in the wake of the attack, which killed 10 and injured 15 others.
(Reporting by Andrea Hopkins Editing by Frances Kerry)
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Firefighters quickly contained a blaze that broke out in the attic of a Thousand Palms home Monday.
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The non-injury fire sparked just before 12:30 p.m. in a single-story home in the 31000 block of Calle Jessica, said Jody Hagemann of the Riverside County Fire Department.
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About two dozen county firefighters responded to the fire, which was contained at 12:52 p.m., Hagemann said. The cause of the fire remained under investigation.
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ST. LOUIS, MO — Chesterfield Mall could be revitalized. The Staenberg Real Estate Group has bought the Sears department store attached to the mall.
Our news partners at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch report that Staenberg will also make an offer to buy the rest of the 1.3 million square foot mall next month. They hope to redevelop the property into an open-air high-end mix of residential, office, retail, and restaurant area.
The project would cost over $100 million. No word yet on when it will begin.
Queens of the Stone Age have a new video for their Villains single “Head Like a Haunted House,” with an animated Josh Homme surrounded by spiders, scorpions, and all other manner of creepy crawlies. It also includes an onscreen transcription of the song’s extremely silly lyrics, in case you missed Homme-isms like “Xana-dos and Xana-don’ts” and “Séance / Say what?” when listening to the album version. Watch it below.
Jimmie O’Neal Burgess, 68 of Brighton, died at 8:53 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017, at his home.
Visitation will be 10 a.m. until service at noon Friday, Feb. 17, at Targhetta & Wooldridge Funeral Home in Brighton. Alton VFW Post 1308 will provide military burial rites. Burial will be at Brighton Cemetery.
The 2017 Kids Count Reports show Nebraska is 10th for education. The state does a good job at making sure teens graduate on time ranking better than 47 other states. The state doesn’t do as well at making sure 3 and 4 year-old’s attend some form of schooling, coming in 37th in the country.
The state also has large differences in academic success depending on the child’s income level.
A series of cryptic, threatening online threads are painting are giving new, disturbing insight into the mind of accused killer Kevin Collier. A series of cryptic, threatening online threads are painting are giving new, disturbing insight into the mind of accused killer Kevin Collier.
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Sixty-six years ago this month, John Bishop was one of hundreds of Canadians who fought to keep the South Korean city of Seoul from falling back into North Korean hands. The battle of Kapyong was a turning point in the Korean War, but as tensions escalate anew in the Korean Peninsula, Bishop isn't sure Canadians could play such a pivotal role in the region again.
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Mayor Alan Arakawa answers some of the questions submitted to his staff.
Submit your own questions about County of Maui programs, services, operations or policies to Mayor Alan Arakawa at AskTheMayor@mauicounty.gov, 270-7855 or mail them to 200 S. High St., 9th Floor, Wailuku, HI 96793.
Questions submitted will be considered for inclusion in the “Ask the Mayor” column.
Mayor Arakawa:
Q: How does a member of the community register a complaint with Maui County for trash pile-ups on private property?
A: Here are three ways to report this type of problem that has been observed: 1) File a request for service using the mobile app COM CONNECT; 2) File a request for service at www.mauicounty.gov/rfs; or 3) Call the Department of Public Works at (808) 270-7845. All three methods are effective and are responded to in a timely manner.
April 13 Shanghai Haohai Biological Technology Co Ltd:
* Haohai healthcare holdings (bvi) co., ltd., and sellers entered into a share purchase agreement
* Simon david wyatt, robert john mcgregor, robert edward lewis and john alexander mcgregor, collectively as "sellers"
* Deal for a consideration of approximately hkd241.1 million
* Sellers agreed to sell 70% of share capital in a uk company to haohai healthcare holdings (bvi)
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Bozak scored the game-winning goal in overtime to clinch Game 3 against Washington on Monday.
The pivot has found the scoresheet in all three games of the series for a goal and two assists. He's found success with linemates James van Riemsdyk and Mitch Marner all season, and Bozak also receives power-play time. With the series featuring high-scoring games so far, Bozak checks out as a potential value play in daily contests.
In February, H-E-B acquired Austin-based delivery startup Favor. During the upcoming holiday weekend, consumers can experience one of the perks of the deal. If you run out of beer at a cookout, you don’t have to find a sober friend to head to the store to pick more up—according to a press release, H-E-B and Favor will deliver beer and wine in under an hour.
Users can place orders via the Favor app in more than thirty cities throughout the state with no delivery fee. (While there’s no delivery charge from Favor until after Labor Day, a tip of $2 or more for the driver is required for the service.) While Favor does deliver groceries and other products from non-H-E-B stores, the beer and wine portion of its service is exclusive to the supermarket retailer, so if your favorite brand is one that H-E-B doesn’t stock, prepare to make do with your second-favorite. Regardless, this ought to make the holiday weekend more convenient, and may even keep the roads marginally safer. Happy fourth, y’all.
Ecco is currently offering an extra 30% off sale items with promo code USA18 during its 4th of July Sale. Find great deals on dress shoes, sneakers, sandals and more. My Ecco Loyalty members receive free delivery. Not a member? It’s free to join.
For men, the Reciprico Moc Boat Shoe is our top pick from the sale that’s marked down to $98. That’s $82 off the original rate and the best price we can find it offered for. These shoes are stylish, comfortable with a cushioned insole and versatile to pair with any casual piece in your wardrobe. Plus, it’s available in two color options.
The most notable deals for men include;
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Lastly, be sure to check out the Levi’s extra 50% off sale items event for 4th of July.
The Tucson Police Department said the intersection at South 6th Avenue and East Ajo Way is closed in all four directions because of a traffic collision.
TPD said a truck collided with a motorcycle with two riders in the intersection of 6th and Ajo on Monday night. The two people on the motorcycle were taken to the hospital with serious injuries. The driver of the truck fled the scene, police said.
Police later located the driver and the truck. Police are investigating the incident, TPD said.
TPD said there is no estimated time for the intersection to reopen.
We will have more information when it is available.
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Many activities for all ages are planned for Friday evening, Oct. 6 from 5 to 9 p.m. in Downtown Columbia City as the final First Friday event of the year.
Most Downtown businesses will be open, and there will be Flora and Lily’s Mexican kitchen food truck, music by Shaggy Maynard (bluegrass band) followed by Janice Anne (county/rock), a pumpkin decorating contest and bounce house.
Decorated pumpkins should be taken to the Courthouse Square by 6 p.m. on Oct. 6. Winner of the pumpkin contest will receive two free pizzas from Pizza Hut.
The community is encouraged to attend this last First Friday event in Downtown Columbia City.
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The latest COT (Commitment of Traders) Report shows the Commercial Shorts lightening and switching to long. And it shows the Speculators giving up their longs. This could be good news for precious metals in the coming months. While the economic news appears to be positive, there’s a lot of dark clouds and black swans circling. Terrorism, North Korea, etc., etc. Time to be looking at a Plan B.
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Story highlights Kate Upton graces the cover of the "Sports Illustrated" swimsuit issue for the third time
Upton appeared on the cover in 2012 and 2013
(CNN) Kate Upton is your "Sports Illustrated" swimsuit issue cover girl for 2017.
Upton announced the news while on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" Tuesday night.
This is Upton's third time on the cover. She made her SI debut in the 2011 issue and then graced the cover in 2012 and 2013.
The magazine had three covers in 2016 featuring Ashley Graham, Ronda Rousey and Hailey Clauson.
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The new era of hip-hop artists are taking the game by storm, but two budding MCs have a plan to make their own waves this year. IDK, formerly known as Jay IDK, recently connected with Miami’s own Denzel Curry to cook up a single that’s guaranteed to disturb the peace wherever they go. After previewing a brief preview of the record while they were in the studio last month, IDK has finally released “No Wave.”
READ: Walk With IDK Through The Streets Of London On “Mentality”
The ULT spitter spews his rapid-fire verse alongside the DMV native, who shuts down his haters over the upbeat instrumental — produced by Razjah. According to XXL, IDK, which stands for Ignorantly Delivering Knowledge, is working on his next project, but this loosie will not be featured on it. In fact, he’s got five more records with Curry in the stash that he may or may not release this year.
Do IDK and Denzel Curry sound like a legit duo? Check out their highly anticipated collaboration below.
Tim Farron is quitting as leader of the Liberal Democrats saying he cannot carry on the face of continuing questions over his Christian faith.
He said he had been torn between his religion and serving as a political leader.
“The consequences of the focus on my faith is that I have found myself torn between living as a faithful Christian and serving as a political leader,” he said.
LibDem leadership looks like choice between @joswinson and @vincecable. Both strong — Robert Peston (@Peston) June 14, 2017
“A better, wiser person than me may have been able to deal with this more successfully, to have remained faithful to Christ while leading a political party in the current environment.
“To be a political leader – especially of a progressive, liberal party in 2017 – and to live as a committed Christian, to hold faithfully to the Bible’s teaching, has felt impossible for me.”
The 26-year-old musician whose real name is Abel Tesfaye sparked rumours that he was dating the 24-year-old songstress last month. They are reportedly getting even closer, reports eonline.com.
"They are falling for each other. He has told Selena how much he cares for her," said a source, adding that the couple enjoys each other's company.
"They have a crazy connection. Selena feels really confident. Abel is proud to have Selena by his side," the source added.
The Kill em with kindness hitmaker has also introduced the vocalist to her friends and vice versa.
However, Gomez, who played the role of Alex Russo in the series Wizards of Waverly Place, has yet to bring The Weeknd home to meet her family, and neither has he.
They have been talking "every day" since they were spotted locking lips earlier this year and have a "sexy and flirty relationship".
MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich. (AP) — The state of Michigan will distribute $8 million in grants to spur ideas on how to help transport seniors, people with disabilities and veterans with autonomous vehicles and other connected technology.
The Michigan Mobility Challenge was announced Wednesday by Gov. Rick Snyder and other top state officials at the Detroit Regional Chamber’s Mackinac Policy Conference.
The money will partially fund an unknown number of projects of varying size across the state. The first round of projects will start by the fall.
Snyder says the state is not interested in “science projects” that require years of research and instead wants “near-term real things” that can be launched.
Officials say interest is high, as more than 200 people from companies, advocacy groups and other organizations attended an initial workshop.
Troopers in North Carolina are investigating a deadly crash Monday morning in Buncombe County.
Highway Patrol dispatchers said the crash happened around 7:45 a.m. on New Leicester Highway near Newfound Road.
Troopers said 57-year-old Cecilia Cook of Dixie Creek Road, Leicester died.
Cook was driving a 1997 Nissan pickup. Troopers said she turned left in front of a Lexus and was struck. The driver and a passenger of the Lexus both suffered minor injuries and were taken to the hospital.
New Leicester Highway was closed for about 45 minutes after the crash but has since reopened.
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AuthorLaura-Jane Koers was gaining weight and having trouble staying awake. And then,“I knew that I had to change my relationship with foodâ€”forever.” Her recipebook, Cook Lively!, results from herdecision that a plant-based diet might turn her life aroundâ€”if only she couldmake her own vegan meals without too much fuss. Cook Lively! is based upon healthy ingredients that can be had yearround (go elsewhere for seasonal recipes). Her pantry is stocked with puremaple syrup for dessert, plenty of nuts and seeds, canned beans (but no cannedlentils!), bottled lemon juice (not as good as fresh, but in a pinchâ€¦) anddried herbs. The recipes include many substitutes for animal-derived foods,such as her delicious looking “Lox and Cream Cheese.”
Don MacIntyre has resigned from the United Conservative Party.
Hi folks. Resigning from politics today to focus on our family. Thanks everyone! #AbLeg #ucp — Don MacIntyre (@Don_MacIntyre) February 2, 2018
A statement released Friday afternoon by UCP leader Jason Kenney announced the Innisfail-Sylvan Lake MLA resigned around noon.
Around 4 p.m. MacIntyre Tweeted he is resigning from politics “to focus on our family.”
No further information is available at this time.
More to come.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Rockwell Collins Inc:
* ROCKWELL COLLINS - TO CONVENE SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREOWNERS ON JAN. 11, 2018, TO VOTE ON PROPOSALS RELATED TO ACQUISITION BY UNITED TECHNOLOGIES Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
B-1B AND SLAM EAGLES ON A PRACTICE BOMB RUN: It was practice, but the B-1B dropped a live bomb. The Slam Eagle is the South Korean F-15K, a specially modified F-15E Strike Eagle.
The bombing exercise recorded by the USAF photo was one of several Korean peninsula show of force operations conducted in mid-September. The most dramatic show of force occurred on September 23 when B-1Bs and F-15C escorts flew in international air space over the Sea of Japan east of North Korea.
Music plays a part in church’s worship and outreach
Pastor Johnny Baggett and the New Elim Baptist Church worship band, Maranatha, practice one of Baggett’s original songs titled “Break Me Down.”
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Much cooler weather arrives in the area today as we flip the calendar from winter to spring, officially at 11:15am. Highs today will be cooler than normal with the entire area seeing afternoon temperatures in the 50s after a few early morning showers.
The cooler weather will not last long, another warming trend will kick off Wednesday with 70s and 80s expected by the weekend.
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Syrian President Bashar al-Assad recently told Belgian media that their country and the EU merely obey ‘the American master’ when it comes to Syria and political decision-making in general.
Assad answered a range of other questions, the transcript for which can be found in the link below.
Source: Syrian Arab News Agency
Date: 7 February, 2017
Transcript for full interview can be found on our official website here:
http://middleeastobserver.net/video-a…
In Palmview, police continue to investigate the death of a woman, after she was abandoned at a hospital naked and with serious injuries. The victim was found early Saturday morning in front of mission regional hospital. It is presumed that a man who is already in custody by mission authorities, could be responsible for this crime. Police say the man was found under the influence of drugs at the time of his detention, this case continues under investigation.
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April 28 Plan Optik AG:
* 2017 continuation of positive development expected
* FY revenue increased by 10.2% from 6.90 million euros to 7.60 million euros ($8.31 million)
* For FY 2017 sees sales growth of around 5-10% as well as a constant EBIT margin
* FY EBIT of 0.46 million euros (2015: 0.13 million euros) Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9149 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
14:53 Reported News Briefs Shvat 19, 5777 , 15/02/17 Shvat 19, 5777 , 15/02/17 CIA Chief Meets Abbas Ahead of Netanyahu-Trump Summit CIA director Mike Pompeo met on Tuesday with Mahmoud Abbas, one day before Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu's White House meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump.
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Feb 2 (Reuters) - Intiger Group Ltd:
* THROUGH UNIT ENTERED LOI WITH COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL PLANNING, & SEPARATE DEEDS OF AGREEMENT WITH FINANCIAL WISDOM & COUNT FINANCIAL​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Girls Trip star Tiffany Haddish gets confirmation from Tyler Henry about the next steps in her relationship with her estranged father in this clip from Wednesday night's episode of Hollywood Medium With Tyler Henry.
"There is a father figure that leaves the family, and then ultimately makes a re-connection. Either when the children are grown up or...do you know anyone who has any Philadelphia connections?" Tyler questions.
Tiffany can't recall if her dad's side of the family has any roots in Philadelphia, before suddenly remembering. "Wait a minute, hold up. He was in Philly when I found him," Tiffany shares.
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Police in a Phoenix suburb say one of Uber's self-driving vehicles has struck and killed a pedestrian.
Police in the city of Tempe said Monday that the vehicle was in autonomous mode with an operator behind the wheel when the woman walking outside of a crosswalk was hit.
Sgt. Ronald Elcock says in an email that the accident happened overnight but did not say whether it occurred Sunday night or Monday morning.
The woman died of her injuries at a hospital and her name was not made public.
Uber has been testing the self-driving vehicles in Tempe and Phoenix for months.
Uber says on Twitter that it is "fully cooperating" with the investigation and expressed condolences to the family of the victim.
ORLANDO, Fla. — A Florida couple is recovering from burn injuries they sustained after their rental SUV exploded when the woman lit a cigarette.
The grill was turned on and the propane tank was open and connected, Orlando Police Lt. Cindy Lane told The Orlando Sentinel.
Police said the woman lit a cigarette and the car exploded. Both sustained non-life threatening burn injuries.
A gas grill being transported inside this car exploded when passenger lit a cigarette. 2 in car sustained burns; not life threatening. pic.twitter.com/76OaeJiCiv — Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) August 13, 2017
Photos show the roof partially blown off and the windshield missing, in addition to dents all over the car.
NEW YORK (AP) — The average time of a nine-inning game in the major leagues increased 5 minutes to 3:05 during the first two weeks of the season.
The figure, calculated by Major League Baseball on Monday, included 171 nine-inning games and was matched to a comparable period at the start of last year.
Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred proposed speedup initiatives, such as a pitch clock and limits on trips to the pitcher’s mound, but the players’ association did not agree to them. Management kept its proposals alive and can unilaterally change those rules for the 2018 season.
Last year’s average for nine-inning games ended at exactly 3 hours, a 4-minute increase over 2015.
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PEMBROKE PINES, FLA. (WSVN) - A Pembroke Pines youth counselor has been accused of abusing a child he was supposed to help.
Police have arrested 26-year-old Chris Jeffries, charging him with child abuse without great bodily harm.
According to Pembroke Pines Police, Jeffries, who is a counselor at Broward Youth Treatment Center, became upset that the victim was spreading false rumors about him at the facility. He then confronted him in the common area and punched him in the face.
After responding, police said Jeffries admitted to punching the child.
He is currently being held on at $2,500 bond.
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Texas Rangers' Nomar Mazara (30) and Jurickson Profar point toward second base after the two scored on a double by Robinson Chirinos against the Seattle Mariners during the seventh inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 30, 2018, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Double homicide at East St. Louis salon
Parents charged with multiple felonies in infant son's death
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How to choose the perfect bouquet for Valentine's Day, you ask? First of all, we'd say go for seasonal, bespoke blooms - but is she (or he) a pink spray roses kind of girl (boy), or would bright, bold buttercup ranunculus be better suited to her (or his) tastes?
If you're really stuck, one solution is to throw money at the problem. After all, the best Valentine's Day bouquets are often the most expensive - and whatever you end up with, it beats droopy carnations from the petrol station.
That said, carnations are said to be experiencing a comeback - but unless you're sourcing them from a hip, up-and-coming florist, you're in danger of getting it terribly wrong.
In any case, we've helpfully rounded up the most show-stoppingly luxurious bouquets to impress your amour this Valentine's Day. Swoon.
Phillipa Craddock
Large Keats Bouquet, £145
Transgender recruits will be allowed to enlist in the military beginning January 1, the Pentagon said on Monday, as President Donald Trump's ordered ban suffered another legal setback.
The new policy reflects the difficult hurdles the federal government would have to cross to enforce Mr Trump's demand earlier this year to bar transgender individuals from the military.
Two federal courts already have ruled against the ban and on Monday a federal court judge denied a government request to set aside the January start date for enlistment.
In October, US District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly barred the Trump administration from proceeding with its plan to exclude transgender people from military service. Part of the effect of the ruling was that the military would be required to allow transgender people to enlist beginning Jan. 1.
The government had asked Kollar-Kotelly to put the Jan. 1 date on hold while they appealed her full ruling but she declined Monday, reaffirming the Jan. 1 start date.
(WAND) - A landmark ruling from the Supreme Court could lead many states to legalize betting on college and professional sports.
In a 7-to-2 vote, the court struck down a federal law which required states to ban gambling on the outcome of college and professional sporting events.
Until now, Nevada has been the only state where legalized sports betting was allowed.
President David Granger meets with RUSAL workers
Georgetown, Guyana, December 10, 2017 – President David Granger met with some works from RUSAL Guyana during his visit to Hururu, Berbice River, earlier today, who used the opportunity to appeal to him to bring a resolution to ongoing issues related to outstanding payments and tax-free allowances. The Head of State committed to looking into the matter and working to ensure that workers get what is owed to them.
63 migrants were rescued from the Mediterranean Sea by the Italian coast guard on Monday.
Around 1000 migrants have been rescued in the Meditteranean in the last few days as calm weather conditions made it easier for vessels to depart.
According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, 8296 migrants have arrived in Italy by sea in 2018.
CHICOPEE - The Police Department is notifying residents that a new Level 3 sex offender has moved into the community.
David Gamelli, 75, is living at 32 Rose St., Police Sgt. Richard Henry said.
Gamelli is described as white, 5 feet, 7 inches tall, weighing about 215 pounds. His hair is gray and his eyes are brown.
He was convicted in January of 1999 of indecent assault and battery on a child under 14, Henry said.
There are more than 40 Level 3 sex offenders living in the city. The Level 3 offenders are those most likely to re-offend and are required to register with the local department every year.
None of the Level 3 offenders are wanted by police. It is also illegal to harass an offender, police said.
People in south Lincoln said they heard what sounded like fireworks, just before seeing flames in a marsh area south of 27th and Pine Lake Road. Our media partner, 10/11 NEWS says investigators were told kids were seen in the area yesterday afternoon playing with fireworks.
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CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — The Australian foreign minister says Adm. Harry Harris, the commander of U.S. forces in the Pacific, will become the next U.S. ambassador to South Korea instead of Australia.
Foreign Minister Julie Bishop told reporters in Sydney on Wednesday she had been informed of the decision on by Acting Secretary of State John Sullivan.
Bishop says Sullivan made it clear a new appointment would be a priority for the next secretary of state.
President Donald Trump nominated Harris in February to become Australia's next ambassador.
Danish authorities ban use of open fire amid dry weather
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Fire authorities in Denmark have banned the use of open fires across the country because of dry forests and grass as Scandinavia sees an unusual long stretch of very warm weather.
The ban, which entered into force Wednesday, came after weeks with little rain. Denmark's Meteorological Institute has said this year saw the warmest June in 26 years. Institute spokesman Mikael Scharling said no precipitation was in sight.
The institute recorded an average of 15 degrees Celcius (59 F) for May, breaking a previous record of 13.8 C (56.8 F) for May from 1889.
Similar fire risk warnings have been made in southern parts of Sweden and Norway.
The Georgia Collision Industry Association (GCIA) announced that its Feb. 23 meeting will feature a presentation by I-CAR on the future of technology and training and answer questions on technical procedures and training.
The discussion will be led by Terry Ticel, south central regional manager for I-CAR, who will focus on how today’s vehicles are more complex than ever and how repairing them properly after a collision requires dedication and an ongoing investment in training, education and knowledge.
The meeting will be located at the Wyndham Atlanta Galleria Hotel in Atlanta, Ga. It will begin around 6:30 p.m. with a catered dinner and refreshments and will conclude around 9 p.m. To RSVP, click here. GCIA is always seeking sponsors to help support meeting costs. If interested, contact GCIA Executive Director Howard Batchelor at [email protected] or (770) 367-9816.
March 30 Genmab A/S :
* Phase II study of daratumumab in Non-Hodgkin’S Lymphoma will not proceed to stage 2 of trial
* Genmab says Phase II study (CARINA, LYM2001) in NHL will not proceed
* Genmab says other ongoing and planned studies with daratumumab in lymphomas and other cancers outside multiple myeloma continue as planned
* Genmab says announcement has no impact on other ongoing or planned studies with daratumumab
* Collaboration partner for daratumumab, Janssen Biotech, has decided not to initiate stage 2 of Phase II study (CARINA, LYM2001) of daratumumab
* Study will not proceed to stage 2 based on results of a data review
* Review showed 2 cohorts investigating use of daratumumab monotherapy in relapsed patients with FL, DLBCL didn't reach predefined ORR futility thresholds
* In third cohort in study, patients with mantle cell lymphoma (MCL), ORR was not evaluable due to slow recruitment Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
[India], Mar. 19 (ANI): The Security forces on Monday busted a militant recruiting network here.
The criminal network with Jaish-e-Mohammed links was busted in a joint operation carried out by a 42-member strong team comprised of officials from Awantipora Police, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and a special counter-insurgency branch of the Indian Army- Rashtriya Rifles (RR).
The security personnel working on specific information carried out the operation in Tral region and busted the criminal network.
In this regard cases under section 18, 18B, 20, 39 of the Unlawful Activities Prevention {ULA (P)} Act have been registered in the Tral Police Station and investigations have been taken up. (ANI)
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Tulsa Public Schools leaders are working to lower the district’s chronic absentee rate from just above 25.7 percent, which is far above the national average of 13.7 percent.
The Tulsa World reports that the district has more than 10,000 students who are chronically absent. The district is focusing on managing attendance and setting goals to raise the attendance rate.
District official Ebony Johnson says people are designated to track students missing and which teachers didn’t take attendance on a daily basis.
According to a district report, gifted students and English language learners attended school at a higher rate. The report also says students who qualified for free and reduced lunch went to school less than those who didn’t.
Asian and Hispanic students had higher attendance rates than any other demographic.
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Information from: Tulsa World, http://www.tulsaworld.com
This is the charming £615,000 Wirral home put on the market by Tory backbencher Esther McVey. The four-bedroom detached house is set in landscaped gardens shielded from view by a wall of luscious greenery. The property boasts three bathrooms (two en-suite), three sitting rooms, and even a roof terrace. Esther bought the house ten years ago for £357,000, meaning she has made more than a quarter of a million pounds on the property in just over ten years. Guido takes you inside…
A flawless garden, equipped for al-fresco dining under a retractable awning. Perfect for summer evening drinks…
The candelabra-clad dining room, complete with bust of a half-naked woman.
An intimate roof terrace…
Plenty of space for entertaining in the spacious kitchen. Great to chill after a hard week in Westminster… Guess she’s moving to her new Tatton constituency…
Countess Mountbatten of Burma, who has died aged 93, inherited the earldom created for her father Earl Mountbatten of Burma after narrowly escaping death in the IRA bomb attack in which he and her son Nicholas were killed.
Although stricken with grief and badly wounded, she soldiered on and in the course of an exemplary life became involved with more than 50 charities as well as serving as a magistrate and Lord Lieutenant of Kent.
On August bank holiday 1979, a bomb was planted by the IRA in Shadow V, Lord Mountbatten’s motor-cruiser moored in Mullaghmore Harbour, near Classiebawn, Co Sligo, his Irish home. When the boat left the harbour, Lord Mountbatten was accompanied by his daughter Patricia (the future Countess) and her husband Lord Brabourne, the Brabournes’ 14-year-old twins Nicholas and Timothy, the Dowager Lady Brabourne, and a 15-year-old boy from Enniskillen, Paul Maxwell.
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CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Why did the chicken cross the road? In New Hampshire, the answer may soon cost its owners.
The Legislature is considering a bill that would make trespassing fowl a violation, not for the chicken, but for its owners. Under the proposal, anyone who knowingly, recklessly or negligently allows their domestic fowl to enter someone else's property without permission can be convicted of a violation if the birds damage crops or property.
The law already makes such trespassing illegal when it comes to sheep, goats, cows, horses or pigs.
Republican Rep. Michael Moffett, of Loudon, told a House committee Tuesday that a constituent's frustration with a neighbor's ducks led to the legislation. Committee members raised numerous questions, including whether the proposal would apply to someone whose pond attracts wild ducks.
The RMT union has this afternoon stopped short of formally affiliating with Labour, essentially deciding that the actions of a “hard core” of moderates mean the party is still not left-wing enough for them. Instead RMT branches plan to “align” with Corbyn-supporting MPs and candidates across the country.
“Many of our members have also reacted angrily to constant attempts by a hard core of Labour MPs to undermine Jeremy Corbyn and the radical progressive changes he has made to Labour. In contrast there is a clear desire amongst RMT members to support Jeremy Corbyn and the left leadership of the Labour Party and that is why we are now be putting in place other concrete steps to throw the weight of the RMT behind supporting the socialist advances that have been made in the Labour Party”
Which sounds like they see themselves as another Momentum. Tells you all you need to know about the RMT…
MANILA A Philippine mining group will seek the reversal of policy moves by Environment Minister Regina Lopez to close mines and ban open-pit mining after Congress rejected her appointment.
"We'll ask for a review and reversal of all those adverse orders as soon as the next secretary is appointed," Ronald Recidoro, spokesman for the Chamber of Mines of the Philippines, told Reuters.
"We feel that those have no legal foundation. There were no proper consultations held. The interests of all stakeholders were not considered."
Philippine lawmakers earlier on Wednesday rejected the appointment of Lopez as environment minister, 10 months into her term in office.
(Reporting by Manolo Serapio Jr.; Editing by Richard Pullin)
NAIROBI (Reuters) - Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga urged supporters to stay away from work on Monday and accused the government of having planned to rig elections and murder his supporters.
Opposition leader Raila Odinga greets supporters in Nairobi, Kenya, August 13, 2017. Thomas Mukoya
"(The) Jubilee (party) have spilt the blood of innocent people. Tomorrow there is no work," Odinga told a crowd of around 4,000 cheering supporters in Kibera, Nairobi's biggest slum.
He was speaking after anger erupted in Kenya following President Uhuru Kenyatta's re-election last week.
Related Coverage Pressure grows on Kenyan opposition to concede election defeat
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP)  The state's top court has upheld a 75-year-to-life prison sentence against a former New York City police officer who admitted grabbing a schoolteacher off the street and raping her.
The Court of Appeals on Tuesday rejected a claim by Michael Pena that the long sentence violated his constitutional rights, affirming a decision from a mid-level appeals court.
Pena confronted the 25-year-old teacher on an Upper Manhattan street while off duty in August 2011. According to court records, he forced the woman into an apartment building courtyard, raped her at gunpoint and threatened to shoot her in the face if she resisted.
Pena, now 32, argued the harsh sentence amounted to "cruel and unusual" punishment. But the top court, in a 6-0 decision, said that argument should have originated before the sentencing court.
April 28 UniCredit:
* Capital Research and Management Company held 5.07 percent of Italy's biggest bank by assets on April 25, according to a filing published by the Italian market watchdog on Friday
* The Los Angeles-based fund previously held a stake in UniCredit of 4.09 percent as of March 2 Further company coverage: (Reporting by Milan newsroom)
Mitsubishi is recalling over 100,000 vehicles after discovering a flaw in certain models.
According to the company, the accessory drive belt can come loose and cause the engine to stall.
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This defect affects several models of vehicle, including some Outlanders and Lancers.
The car company will send a recall notice to customers within two months.
Dealers will replace the belt tensioner for free.
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LINCOLN, Neb. — Lincoln police say a 12-year-old boy shot a nail from a BB gun into the chest of his younger brother.
The Lincoln Journal Star reports that the 7-year-old was shot Sunday afternoon. Lincoln police spokeswoman Angela Sands said Monday that the nail struck near the boy’s heart. She says his condition has stabilized at a Lincoln hospital.
The boys’ names haven’t been released.
A Kerr County man was shot to death by his brother Saturday night, and authorities are trying to determine if it was an act of self defense. …read more
Read more here:: Kerr County man killed in fraternal dispute
BOSTON (CBS) – Boston Mayor Marty Walsh is facing a tough situation after the “Unite the Right” rally in Virginia took such a violent turn this weekend. Boston Common is supposed to be the site of a Free Speech Rally this Saturday at noon, but it is unclear whether the group or groups planning the rally have any ties to the groups that descended on Charlottesville, Virginia a few days ago. Mayor Walsh said at a press conference today that the group has not filed for a permit yet, and that any decisions regarding the rally would be made at that time. Do you think Boston should allow the rally to take place?
BEIJING (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp’s (7203.T) sales in China in January rose 24.5 percent from a year earlier to 127,500 vehicles, the company said on Friday.
The results compared with a 5.6 percent year-on-year drop in volume that it reported for December.
Toyota said it aims to sell as many as 1.4 million vehicles in China this year, up from the 1.29 million vehicles it sold in 2017.
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WASHINGTON — President Trump pushed back against a recent New York Times article on Monday, saying in a Twitter post that he does not watch four to eight hours of television each day.
Mr. Trump was reacting to an article on Saturday that provided an inside look at the president’s typical day, describing how he watches television at least four hours a day and sometimes twice that amount, typically starting his day watching CNN or MSNBC.
A spokeswoman for The Times, Danielle Rhodes Ha, rejected the idea that the article was false.
“We stand by our reporting, sourced from interviews with 60 advisers, associates, friends and members of Congress, including many who interact with President Trump every day,” she said.
The president’s comments come after a weekend of Twitter posts from him about other media outlets publishing “fake news” in which he argued that “correct reporting” means nothing to the news media.
If you currently own or plan to own an electric car in the future, the California Energy Commission may be able to make your car charging a lot more convenient. The CEC is moving ahead with what they call DC Fast Chargers for California's Inter-regional Corridors program.
Start the conversation, or Read more at Knco radio.
Over the last decade, at least 120 Albanian citizens have joined the Islamic State terrorist group, with more than 20 of them killed in battles, mostly in Syria, said Macedonian electronic edition "Local", quoted by Focus.
The information was released during the forum "Civilian Against Extremism", held in the northern Albanian town of Shkodra.
Albania has adopted a national strategy to fight extremism, and last year approved a law banning citizens from participating in foreign armies. Infringements could lead to imprisonment for a period of 15 years.
Before any of the roads along Castro Valley Boulevard were paved and many of the homes in the area built up, there was a time when Castro Valley was known for its chicken ranches and served as a key stop for ranchers and merchants making their way to the bay. Castro Valley native and local historian Lucille Lorge still remembers hearing stories about her great-grandfather, Henry Thomford, who operated a way station where Trader Joe's at Redwood Road and Grove Way now sits.
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RCC became a member of the Ural Chamber of Commerce & Industry
19.03.2018 — News
EKATERINBURG
The Russian Copper Company, JSC (RCC) became a member of the Ural Chamber of Commerce & Industry. The ceremony took place in Ekaterinburg on March 13, 2018, as RusBusinessNews has been informed by RCC's Press Service.
Andrey Vasilchenko, RCC's Vice President for Commercial Matters, outlined the company's profile, spoke about its operations and pointed out its leading positions in the Russian nonferrous metallurgy as well as the high demand for RCC's products on international markets.
Andrey Besedin, President of the Ural Chamber of Commerce & Industry, brought into focus the long-time cooperation between the Russian Copper Company and the Chamber of Commerce & Industry in international trade and in bringing the Urals into the international business community. Every year, RCC takes an active part in INNOPROM International Industrial Fairs in Ekaterinburg.
March 31 Shawbrook Group Plc
* Response to firm offer announcement
* Offer price has not changed from proposed terms that were previously rejected by board of Shawbrook on 6 March 2017
* Offer price has not changed from proposed terms that were previously rejected by board of shawbrook on 6 March 2017
* Board has concluded that it is not able to recommend offer
* Notes change in transaction structure from scheme of arrangement to a takeover offer with acceptance condition of 50 percent plus one share
* Board therefore recommends that shareholders reject offer
* Board will in due course be communicating with shareholders to set out its views in more detail
* Board is being advised by BofA Merrill lynch and goldman sachs international in respect of offer
* Lindsey Mcmurray has not been involved in board's consideration of offer Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Police on Monday arrested three more persons in connection with the Bhagalpur NGO scam, taking the total arrests to 11. Priya Kumar, secretary of NGO Srijan Mahila Sahyog Samiti Limited, and her husband are absconding. The police arrested Bhagalpur district welfare officer Arun Kumar on charges of conniving with the NGO.
Police sources said Srijan had transferred an “amount in excess of Rs 5 crore” to the account of Kumar’s wife. Welfare department nazir Mahesh Mandal was arrested for allegedly being a conduit for the NGO in siphoning government funds.
The siphoned amount is suspected to be Rs 700 crore. The third arrest was of Indian Bank clerk Ajay Pandey’s driver Vinod Kumar. Government funds were apparently transferred to Srijan’s accounts in Indian Bank’s Bhagalpur branch and Bank of Baroda’s branches.
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€150,000 worth of cannabis has been seized at today at Portlaoise Mail Centre
Revenue officers at the Centre seized 7.5kg of herbal cannabis, with a street value of around €150,000.
The seizure came following routine profiling, and with the assistance of Revenue’s detector dog team. The drugs were found concealed in parcels from Nigeria, addressed to a location in Dublin. Investigations are on-going with a view to prosecution.
Anyone with any information about drug smuggling is asked to contact Revenue’s Confidential Freephone 1800 295 295.
Black History Month was celebrated by the Genesee District Library with an annual brunch.
On Saturday, Feb. 3, folks gathered at the Genesys Conference and Banquet Center in Grand Blanc for a meal, live entertainment, and honoring local leaders.
The main performance of the event featured an acapella group called Linkin’ Bridge.
It was a packed house as people came out to support the library and the community.
Some of the proceeds from the brunch will benefit the library’s summer reading challenge for more than 6,000 students.
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All five former members of the Spice Girls have met up amid rumors of a plan to reunite the girl-power group.
British band 'The Spice Girls' perform during the Closing Ceremony at the 2012 Summer Olympics, in London. Source: Associated Press
Photos posted by several group members on social media showed Victoria "Posh Spice" Beckham, Melanie "Sporty Spice" Chisholm, Emma "Baby Spice" Bunton, Melanie "Scary Spice" Brown and Geri "Ginger Spice" Horner.
They had been seen earlier Friday (local time) arriving at Horner's home north of London, along with former manager Simon Fuller.
The Sun newspaper reported the quintet is considering several projects, including a TV talent show, though not a live tour.
The Spice Girls were a 1990s phenomenon, with hits including "Wannabe." They split in 2000 and last reunited at the 2012 London Olympics.
Police investigating death of toddler in north St. Louis
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Homicide detectives are investigating the death of a toddler in north St. Louis.
Television station KSDK reports that 23-month-old Jream Polk was found unresponsive by officers Monday afternoon after police were called to the Greater Ville neighborhood.
The child was taken to a hospital, where she died of her injuries.
Police have not released other details about the child's death. No arrests have been reported in the case.
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Information from: KSDK-TV, http://www.ksdk.com
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi’s House speaker says a key legislator who resigned Sunday was facing sexual harassment allegations.
Speaker Philip Gunn tells the Clarion Ledger that multiple women had complained about John Moore, who resigned from a House seat in Rankin County. Moore had chaired the House Education Committee for six years.
Moore, who underwent heart bypass surgery earlier this year, cited health reasons in his resignation letter Friday. He said Monday that he didn’t know of any complaints against him. Gunn, though, says Moore knew about the investigation.
Gunn said Monday that the House had hired a lawyer to handle the investigation, but says Moore’s resignation ended the House’s investigation. Gunn says any further claims would have to be pursued in court.
The allegations were first reported by Mississippi Today.
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Information from: The Clarion-Ledger, http://www.clarionledger.com
Kay Ivey was elected the first woman Student Government Association Vice President at Auburn University. She's shown here in a photo from the 1967 Glomerata, Auburn's yearbook.
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BAGHDAD (AP) — French President Francois Hollande has arrived in Iraq amid a fierce fight against the Islamic State group.
During his one-day visit which started on Monday, Hollande is scheduled to meet with Iraqi President Fuad Masum and Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi in the capital, Baghdad. Later, he’ll travel to the country’s self-governing northern Kurdish region to meet French troops and local officials.
The visit comes as Iraqi troops, backed by the U.S.-led coalition, are fighting IS in a massive operation to retake the northern city of Mosul.
France is part of the U.S.-led international coalition formed in late 2014 to fight IS after the extremist group seized large areas in Iraq and neighboring Syria and declaring an Islamic “caliphate.” Like some European countries, France has suffered terrorist attacks claimed by IS.
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — A Virginia Beach man was indicted by a grand jury Monday for allegedly killing a cat.
22-year-old Curtiss Allen Kinzey is charged with torturing or mutilating a cat causing death.
Last October, police said they were called to a home in the 1600 block of Cutty Sark Road to help someone. Police say the 911 caller stated that Kinzey had killed the family pet.
According to Kinzey’s arrest warrant, he told officers he fed the cat poison before choking it and dumping in the garbage, where officers found the animal. The warrant also states Kinzey had been drinking and was not taking his prescribed medication.
Kinzey is expected to plead guilty at a court hearing on April 19.
MATTOON, Ill. (WTHI) - A judge continued a hearing scheduled for Friday for the teen accused of the Mattoon High School shooting.
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The court rescheduled the boy's next hearing for Feb. 15.
You may recall the Sept. 20 shooting inside the Mattoon High School cafeteria that left one student hospitalized.
At the suspect's last hearing, the suspect has been seeing a psychiatrist. We were told the psychiatrist will testify at the next hearing.
Dr. Lawrence Jeckel will offer his recommendations as to where the boy should receive mental health treatment as his case proceeds.
Cars wait to take on fuel at a Sinopec gas station in Beijing, China, February 3, 2016. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon
BEIJING China's Sinopec has ordered its rubber unit in Yanshan refinery to shut in response to environmental checks, it said, after the Ministry of Environmental Protection detected odor.
The company said it would upgrade two sets of emission equipment at the unit by the end of 2017. It did not give a timetable for the shutdown.
(Reporting by Meng Meng and Beijing Monitoring Desk; editing by Susan Thomas)
Bones found by children likely from 1800s
REEDSBURG, Wis. (AP) — Authorities say some bones brought home by two children playing in some woods near a Reedsburg cemetery are likely those from a mid- to late-1800s gravesite.
The children's parents called police Saturday evening. The children led police to a small pile of dirt on the Greenwood Cemetery property where they found the bones. The site was used by the cemetery to store dirt taken from more recent gravesite excavations.
Officers searched the area Sunday afternoon for any additional bones.
WISC-TV reports police are working with the Sauk County Coroner's Office and the University of Wisconsin-Madison Anthropology Department to evaluate the bone fragments.
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TEMPE, Ariz. — Uber has removed its self-driving cars from the roads following what is believed to be the first fatality involving a fully autonomous car.
A self-driving Uber SUV struck and killed a pedestrian in Tempe, Arizona, Sunday night, according to the Tempe police. The department is investigating the crash.
A driver was behind the wheel at the time, the police said.
“The vehicle involved is one of Uber’s self-driving vehicles,” the Tempe police said in a statement. “It was in autonomous mode at the time of the collision, with a vehicle operator behind the wheel.”
Autonomous mode means the car is driving on its own. During tests, a person sits behind the wheel as a safeguard.
Uber is conducting tests of autonomous vehicles in Arizona, Pittsburgh, Toronto and other areas. Uber said it has stopped testing the vehicles throughout the United States and Canada.
Uber said it is “fully cooperating” with local officials. “Our hearts go out to the victim’s family,” Uber said in a statement.
Recent studies have found that consuming low levels of alcohol daily can actually improve the health of your brain.
“Google is paying Apple billions of dollars to remain the default search engine on iPhones and iPads, Bernstein said in a note to investors on Monday,” Todd Haselton reports for CNBC.
“The firm believes Google will pay Apple about $3 billion this year, up from $1 billion just three years ago,” Haselton reports. “‘Court documents indicate that Google paid Apple $1B in 2014, and we estimate that total Google payments to Apple in FY 17 may approach $3B,’ Bernstein analyst A.M. Sacconaghi Jr. said. ‘Given that Google payments are nearly all profit for Apple, Google alone may account for 5% of Apple’s total operating profits this year, and may account for 25% of total company OP growth over the last two years.'”
Haselton reports, “Sacconaghi said that Apple’s iOS devices contribute about 50 percent to Google’s mobile search revenues.”
Read more in the full article here.
Krejci (upper body) is taking line rushes in advance of Monday's Game 3 against the Senators and is expected to play.
The veteran center sat out the first two games of the series with the injury but appears good to go for Game 3 in Boston. Krejci has plenty of postseason experience (93 games), and has fared quite well, recording 29 goals and 77 points in the playoffs. He'll resume his role on the second line between Drew Stafford and David Backes.
Morden City Council has increased penalties and added a season-long ban to its winter snow removal parking by-law.
Fines have jumped from $20 to $150.
Public Works Manager Les Wieler said the by-law is now in effect from October 1st until April 30th.
"It's a lot easier for the citizens of the city because you know, within these dates, there is a parking ban in effect," said Morden's By-Law Officer Rick Paracholski.
The parking ban states no person shall park a vehicle on a street at any time between the hours of 12:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m.
However, he explained towing enforcement is weather dependent.
"If we aren't blowing, we aren't going to be towing cars," said Wieler.
Wieler said vehicle owners will be responsible for covering the towing and impound charges.
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Former NDP leader and veteran caucus member Brian Mason announced Wednesday he won’t be running in the next provincial election.
Mason, who headed the party from 2004 to 2014, is the longest serving member in the legislative assembly, where he’s known for his boisterous attitude and quick wit.
He was elected to represent Edmonton-Highlands in a 2000 byelection. Four years later, the riding was redrawn to Edmonton-Highlands-Norwood, a seat that Mason has held with five subsequent victories.
Following the NDP’s sweeping win in 2015, Premier Rachel Notley named Mason house leader, minister of transportation as well as minister of infrastructure.
Before moving into the realm of provincial politics, Mason was an Edmonton city councillor for 11 years and worked as a city bus driver.
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There was no masking it.
Penguins goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury admitted Monday that the save he made off his facemask of a Brandon Dubinsky shot in overtime during the Penguins' 5-4 victory in Game 3 was marked by some desperation.
"In that situation, it's a little bit of a desperate move, trying to get across and cover some net," he said. "I think my mom will be proud of me for using my head."
The save propelled the Penguins to a 3-0 series lead over the Columbus Blue Jackets and is another improbable save for Fleury in the playoffs.
Eight years ago, he made a Stanley Cup-saving stop of Detroit's Nicklas Lidstrom in the waning seconds of Game 7 during the 2009 Cup Final.
All of which raises the question of whether the Penguins are headed for another long playoff stretch.
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CALLANDER — At 2:29 p.m. on Monday, March 19, a single vehicle collision on Highway 11 northbound at Highway 654 in Callander has OPP on scene.
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- WWE posted this video of Braun Strowman sending a warning to Samoa Joe, Roman Reigns and WWE Universal Champion Brock Lesnar ahead of their Fatal 4 Way match at WWE SummerSlam on Sunday.
- As noted, Mae Young Classic competitor Kairi Sane worked her first WWE NXT live events at shows this past weekend in Florida. She tweeted the following on making her yellow brand arrival:
I had a great experience the NXT live events for the first time at this weekend.
I felt your kindness.
I'm really appreciate to you!???? pic.twitter.com/IvyADmUh9D — Kairi Sane?? (@KairiSaneWWE) August 13, 2017
- Below is video of Cathy Kelly announcing John Cena vs. WWE Champion Jinder Mahal in a non-title match for this week's WWE SmackDown:
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By Steven Wine
MIAMI — A person familiar with the deal says the Miami Dolphins have signed undrafted free agent receiver Trey Griffey, the son of Hall of Fame baseball player Ken Griffey Jr.
The person confirmed the agreement to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Monday because the Dolphins had not announced the signing or contract terms.
Griffey had 79 catches for 1,241 yards and six touchdowns in four seasons at Arizona. A centre fielder in baseball, he was drafted in the 24th round of the 2016 draft by the Seattle Mariners but opted to stay with football.
The Indianapolis Colts signed Griffey after the April draft, but he was waived-injured in June.
At least five Dolphins receivers — none of them starters — have been slowed by injuries during training camp.
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Cohen paid Daniels $130,000 near the end of the 2016 campaign. Cohen has been under the feds’ hard glare in a probe of fraud and campaign finance violations. Authorities have been rummaging through a mountain of seized documents, and the self-described fixer has been reportedly bracing to get arrested.
Police have charged 16 men over football-related disorder in Edinburgh.
The group, aged between 15 and 22, have each been charged with a public disorder offence, while 11 of the men have also been charged with a total of 22 assault offences after five men were attacked during incidents in the Gorgie and Dalry areas of the capital on October 21.
Hearts defeated St Johnstone 1-0 in a match played at Murrayfield on the day of the disorder.
Sergeant Alex Dickson said: “A number of people, who were just going about their business, were subject to attacks following a match in the city and a robust investigation has been underway since this time.
“It is the minority of people who attend football matches with the intention of causing disorder.”
All 16 males are expected to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court at later dates.
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Pandor: SA graduates must have opportunities within Brics
Minister Naledi Pandor will be hosting the Brics network university conference at Stellenbosch University from Thursday.
JOHANNESBURG – Higher Education Minister Naledi Pandor says she hopes to enhance post-graduate opportunities for South African students in Brics countries.
Pandor will be hosting the Brics network university conference at Stellenbosch University from Thursday.
South Africa has had challenges in the past few years in relation to student funding.
However, Pandor says South Africa has a good record of scholarships in a number of fields and well above global performance.
She says the Brics conference will strengthen networks and relationships with other countries.
“We draw together institutions from across the Brics countries. We’ve established networks and partnerships and we’re hoping to enhance the post-graduate opportunities, particularly for South African student in the other Brics countries.”
FILE - This July 15, 2013, file photo, shows the New York Stock Exchange. U.S. stocks faded a bit from their record highs in early trading Friday, Oct. 6, 2017, and the Standard & Poor’s 500 index was on pace to snap its longest winning streak in four years. Mark Lennihan, File AP Photo
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Human Resource Development Minister Prakash Javadekar today inaugurated a women’s hostel at Bharathiar University here through video-conferencing from New Delhi.
The Rs.2.5 crore hostel, Vasuki Magalir Viduthi with a built up area of 25,000 sqft with modern amenities, has 52 rooms to accommodate 160 students.
Besides, a kitchen with modern cooking facilities, reverse osmosis unit for continuous supply of quality water, water coolers, common dining area which can accommodate 250 students at a time, form a part of the hostel’s infrastructure.
The hostel, named after Vasuki, wife of Tamil Saint-Poet, Thiruvalluvar, was partially funded under the Rashtriya Uchchttar Siksha Abhiyaan (RUSA).
As of now, the University has nine hostels which accommodate over 2,600 students, with 60 per cent of girls, of which 1,776 students are accommodated in four hostels.
A new hostel for boys at a cost of nearly Rs. 8 crore with a capacity of 240 has been completed and is ready for occupation.
CHICAGO (AP) - An autopsy has determined that a 19-year-old woman whose body was found inside a suburban Chicago hotel freezer died of hypothermia from exposure to cold conditions.
Kenneka Jenkins' body was found Sept. 10 in a walk-in freezer at the Crowne Plaza Chicago O'Hare Hotel in Rosemont. Jenkins had left her Chicago home to attend a party at the hotel. She was found about 24 hours after relatives contacted the hotel and police to report her missing.
Surveillance videos released by police days later show Jenkins, alone, wandering through a kitchen area near the freezer.
The Cook County medical examiner's office says toxicology tests found alcohol, caffeine and an epilepsy/migraine medication in Jenkins' system.
The medical examiner concluded her death was an accident.
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Bone-marrow is a soft, fatty tissue found inside of bones that produces blood cells (red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets). Red blood cells carry oxygen throughout the body. White blood cells act to ward off infection. Platelets aid in blood-clotting.
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It's not every day you get a nine-time Olympic champion on a football phone-in discussing a Boro game.
Yet Usain Bolt was so impressed with Manchester United's come from behind success against Boro on New Year's Eve, he chose to ring the club's in-house TV channel on the post-match phone in.
Yet there was a slight problem.
Presenter Mandy Henry wasn't 100% convinced the called, Usain from Jamaica, was Bolt.
It was only after the call when the sprint star tweeted to confirm it was him on the phone that Henry and her guests realised who they'd just had a conversation with.
As it was, Bolt was most impressed with the United's late show against Boro , saying Jose Mourinho's side won in "the Manchester United way".
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Veteran broadcast journalist Ed Rabel will present his program, “Journalism Under Siege,” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12, in BE5 of the Memorial Student Center. The event is free and open to the public.
Rabel is set to address a number of issues challenging the media industry, including a decline in trust of television news, the rise of Fox News, media ownership conglomeration, influence of the web, the influence of celebrity on news, dumbing down of news and allegations concerning “fake news.”
“It’s possible that Trump’s fans will never blame him, because of one of his most self-serving and corrosive feats: the stirring of partisanship and distrust of institutions into the conviction that there’s no such thing as objective truth,” Rabel said.
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. (WSPA) – The Santee Cooper Board of Directors named a temporary leader today.
James E. Brogdon, Jr. has been named the interim president and CEO.
Brogdon retired from Santee Cooper in 2014. Back then, he was the general counsel and executive vice president.
He joined Santee Cooper in 2005 and led the utility’s successful resolution of the Santee River flooding litigation, securing a $250 million recovery in that case, according to a press release.
Current President and CEO Lonnie Carter announced his retirement on August 25th of this year.
The Board of Directors also announced a new COO today.
Marc R. Tye, who is currently the executive vice president of competitive markets and generation for Santee Cooper, has been promoted to the position.
Tye joined Santee Cooper in 1984.
× Grizzlies second half struggles lead to another loss
MEMPHIS, Tenn-Goran Dragic scored 19 points, and the Miami Heat pulled away from the lowly Memphis Grizzlies for a 107-82 victory on Monay night.
Miami shot 56.1 percent from the field and had seven players score in double figures in its second straight win. Josh Richardson had 17 points, and reserves Tyler Johnson and Bam Adebayo finished with 14 apiece.
Memphis lost for the 15th time in 16 games. Marc Gasol scored 19 points on 5-for-14 shooting and Andrew Harrison had 16.
The Heat carried a 70-60 lead into the fourth quarter and kept up the pressure in the final period. Johnson scored five straight points to run the advantage out to 18, and the lead ballooned to 27 in the closing minutes.
Miami shot 65 percent in the second half.
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JACKSON, Miss. — Mississippi's governor on Monday signed the nation's tightest abortion restrictions into law.
Republican Gov. Phil Bryant signed House Bill 1510, which becomes law immediately and bans most abortions after 15 weeks' gestation.
Bryant has frequently said he wants Mississippi to be the "safest place in America for an unborn child."
The law's only exceptions are if a fetus has health problems making it "incompatible with life" outside of the womb at full term, or if a pregnant woman's life or a "major bodily function" is threatened by pregnancy. Pregnancies resulting from rape and incest aren't exempted.
Abortion rights advocates are calling the law unconstitutional because it limits abortion before fetuses can live outside the womb. The owner of Mississippi's only abortion clinic opposes the law and has pledged to sue.
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) – State revenue officials estimate it would cost $14 million to develop software and otherwise build a system that would allow the state to administer a personal income tax.
Legislation introduced in the Alaska House calls for a tax of 15 percent of the amount one pays in taxes to the federal government, or $25, whichever is greater.
The Department of Revenue estimates it would need up to 60 more staff to fully implement an income tax. The department says that’s a rough estimate and that it would develop a plan to refine the numbers if the bill passed.
Critics of a tax have cited implementation costs as a concern, but some legislators see a broad-based tax as a key piece for a fiscal plan.
The department estimates that tax provisions in the bill would generate about $320 million next year and double that the following fiscal year, the first full year of implementation.
The Minister of Information in Lol state says calm has returned to Raja town following an attack in the area by anti-government forces over the weekend.
Earlier Omar Ishak said the town was deserted during clashes between government forces and an armed opposition group last Friday.
Speaking to Eye Radio yesterday, Mr. Ishaak said some civilians who fled the town during the attack are now returning their homes.
Omar Ishaak said that the state government is now working with traders on ways to reopen the market.
“The situation is stable. There is no any [more] clash. The situation is generally clam,” he said.
“Now we are planning and making some arrangements to open the markets,” he added.
-A Lawrenceville man was arrested on multiple charges. Lawrenceville Police charged 20 year-old Michael Chappell with theft and criminal damage to property. Chappell was also wanted in Knox County on a traffic offense. He was taken to the Lawrence County Jail.
– St. Francisville Police arrested a Vincennes man on a theft charge. 35 year-old Adam Cronk was charged with theft under $300. Cronk was taken to the Lawrence County Jail and later released on his own recognizance.
Backyard fire spreads to 3 homes, displaces 16 people
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Officials say firefighters battled a blaze that started in a Las Vegas backyard and spread to three homes, displacing 12 adults and four children.
KVVU-TV reports the Las Vegas Fire and Rescue Department says the fire, which caused an estimated $650,000 in damages, began Monday at an "unattended outside cooking device" behind a one-story home, spread to palm trees and to the home, and then to two other homes.
Officials say one person was treated at the scene and released.
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with a line from “Snow” by Anna Akhmatova
The spruce boughs are empty
of snow as we ski up the old
railroad grade. And when we arrive
at the top, the sky opens up,
an enchantment of blue.
I want to ask her how it felt
to be caged, to be clipped,
to be silenced. But she looks
at me as if to say the mood
is too tender for talk. And so
we let the words disappear
like the snow that is not falling,
and we move together
as good friends do, letting
one lead, and then the other.
OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso (AP) — Burkina Faso's government says gunmen have killed two policemen who were patrolling a market in the West African nation's northern Baraboule district.
The government said Monday that police troops and anti-terrorist forces have been sent and are searching the area near Petegoli in Soum Province in search of the assailants.
Soum province is home to radicalized preacher Ibrahim Malam Dicko, who vowed to close all government administration in the north. His men have forced schools to close in several rural areas in Soum province.
The killings come amid mounting violence near Burkina Faso's border with Mali. Last week 26 people died after their truck hit explosives in Mali.
Extremists seem to be stepping up attacks after vows to prevent the deployment of a force of neighboring countries to fight extremism.
Two cars were reported to be involved in a collision off the westbound Interstate 8 on Monday, one vehicle overturned, according to California Highway Patrol.
At approximately 10:25 p.m., CHP responded to a collision off the westbound Interstate 8, on the Tavern Road off-ramp, according to California Highway Patrol.
One of the vehicles reportedly overturned. Two people were reported trapped in a vehicle, according to CHP.
Fire crews responding to the scene were able to rescue those trapped inside the vehicle, and all people involved in the collision were taken to hospitals.
The extent of injuries, and number of people involved in the incident, is unknown.
The incident is under investigation. Check back for updates.
A shallow magnitude 2.7 earthquake was reported Wednesday afternoon 18 miles from the Santa Catalina Island city of Avalon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The temblor occurred at 3:19 p.m. Pacific time at a depth of 0.6 miles.
According to the USGS, the epicenter was 18 miles from Newport Beach, 18 miles from Laguna Beach, 21 miles from Costa Mesa and 48 miles from the Los Angeles Civic Center.
In the past 10 days, there have been two earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or greater centered nearby.
This information comes from the USGS Earthquake Notification Service and this post was created by an algorithm written by the author.
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Misty Kruger and Niki Janke from USD 501 join the show to talk about how people in the community can help pay off students’ lunch debts. They also discuss what the school district is looking forward to in 2018.
Jill Lincoln from Wendy’s joins the show to talk about their Giving Back Campaign. This year, a portion of proceeds from Wendy’s sales goes to local nonprofit Let’s Help.
Allie Manning joins the show to discuss everything that’s happening at the Expocentre.
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NORFOLK, Va. – Norfolk firefighters responded to a house fire at the 800 block of Wide Street Wednesday morning.
Dispatch received the call around 3:00 a.m. and units quickly arrived on scene. Firefighters extinguished the fire and are still determining the cause.
Officials have not said if the residents will be displaced from the damage.
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The Turkish giants are said to already have an agreement in place for Wilshere after his contract at Arsenal expired.
And Fotomac claim they now want to land Chelsea’s Pasalic to partner the England ace in midfield.
Pasalic, 23, spent last season on loan at Spartak Moscow and is reportedly keen on the switch.
He signed for Chelsea in 2014 but is yet to make an appearances for the west London side and has been out on loan to four different clubs.
But he could finally be set for a permanent switch and could team up with Wilshere.
Detroit, MI. - About 100 community supporters and high school students gathered together at the recent Detroit Public Schools Foundation Summer Social held at the Horatio Williams Foundation. The reception featured DPS Foundation President & CEO Pamela Moore, DPSCD High School Jazz Band.and some very impressive student testimonials!
Keep up the good work!
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The man accused of four murders in Seminole Heights has waived his appearance at an arraignment.
Howell Donaldson III is set to be arraigned Tuesday morning after being formally charged in the murders last week.
State Attorney Andrew Warren said last Thursday that Donaldson was indicted on four counts of premeditated murder with a firearm.
During his arraignment, Donaldson would have had the chance to enter a plea after being read the charges against him but court officials announced Monday afternoon that he waived his right to appear.
According to court paperwork, Donaldson’s waiver was made “freely, knowingly and voluntarily.”
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Baku. 23 June. REPORT.AZ/ Two Russian Navy warships and a submarine launched six Kalibr cruise missiles on Daesh (banned in Russia) targets in Syria, Report informs, the Russian Defense Ministry said Friday.
The Russian Navy's Admiral Essen, Admiral Grigorovich frigates and Krasnodar submarine launched six Kalibr cruise missiles from the eastern part of the Mediterranean Sea on Daesh terrorist group targets in Syria," ministry stated.
It added that the Krasnodar submarine performed a submerged launch of the cruise missiles.
The Russian Aerospace Forces have destroyed the remaining Daesh positions in Syria following sea launches of six Kalibr cruise missiles, Russian Defense Ministry added.
The Jerusalem-based Hitorerut movement expressed its deep sorrow at the death of Rabbi Shteinman.
"Rabbi Shteinman was one of the great spiritual leaders of our generation, who led with humility and boldness huge communities. His halakhic legacy and greatness in Torah which allowed many in the haredi community to integrate will accompany the people of Israel for many more years.
"We send our condolences to his family, students and followers."
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"The Real Housewives of Potomac" just kicked off its second season, stars Robyn Dixon and Charrisse Jackson Jordan stopped by PIX11 Morning News to discuss what fans can expect from season 2.
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A self-driving Uber car hit and killed a pedestrian Sunday night in Tempe, Arizona, police said, in what appears to be the first case of its kind.
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Foster Loyer of Clarkston High School, third from left poses for a photograph with his family, from left father John Loyer, brother Fletcher Loyer and mother Katie Loyer after receiving the 38th annual Hal Schram Mr. Basketball award given by the Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan in Detroit on Monday, March 19, 2018. Romain Blanquart, Detroit Free Press
Captain Holt challenges Terry to not say "hello" to anyone in the office, and he fails miserably.
Hughes arrives from Twins and heads for Padres bullpen
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Phil Hughes has joined the San Diego and is set to start out in the bullpen.
"It will be in one- and two-inning spurts and we will see how he does," Padres manager Andy Green said Tuesday.
Hughes was acquired from Minnesota on Sunday, along with the 74th overall pick in the 2018 draft, for young catcher Janigson Villalobos.
Hughes, a 31-year-old righty, had a 6.75 ERA in seven appearances, including two starts, for the Twins this year. In his career, he's gone 88-79 over parts of 12 seasons with the Yankees and Twins.
In corresponding moves, left-hander Kyle McGrath was designated for assignment and southpaw Tyler Webb was optioned to Triple-A El Paso.
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Fanatic! Sacramento Republic FC fans rally outside MLS headquarters in New York
Sacramento Republic FC representatives arrived in New York on Tuesday, December 5, 2017, to make their final preparations, and a group of dedicated fans made the trip as well. The Sacramento contingent will walk into a midtown Manhattan office tower Wednesday morning for a two-hour presentation, where they will promote the elements that have made the city a front-runner for a Major League Soccer expansion team.
A 16-year-old youth has been charged in connection with vandalism at Banchory Primary School.
A number of windows were broken in the incident in Arbeadie Road in February.
Police Scotland say a report is being sent to the youth justice management unit.
They have thanked the local community for its response and assistance.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP)  US appeals court rules in monkey case that lawsuits can't be filed claiming animals have copyrights to photos.
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Miles Teller has been cast as the son of Goose in the long-planned sequel to “Top Gun.”
Teller was announced Tuesday as the co-star opposite Tom Cruise in “Top Gun: Maverick.” He’ll be playing the son of Maverick’s wingman. Goose was played by Anthony Edwards in the 1986 original.
The film, which will also returns Val Kilmer as Iceman, is scheduled to be released by Paramount Pictures in July 2019. Directing is Joe Kosinski, who helmed “Oblivion,” also with Cruise.
Actors Glen Powell and Nicholas Hoult had been up for the much sought-after part, but Teller won out.
The 31-year-old actor celebrated on Twitter with the first half of a famous quote from “Top Gun”: “I feel the need . . . ”
Fremont Boulevard between Mowry and Capitol avenues in Fremont is open again following an investigation into a fatal collision involving a pedestrian Wednesday morning, according to police. At about 7:30 a.m., a woman was crossing Fremont Boulevard in the crosswalk when she was struck by a vehicle making a right turn out of the Fremont Hub Shopping Center, according to police.
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Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif on Sunday strongly condemned the attack on the vehicle of security forces near Pishin Stop, Quetta.
He paid tributes to the citizens and martyred security personnel and extended his condolences and sympathies to the bereaved families. The Chief Minister also prayed for the early recovery of the injured.
The CM said that such cowardly act of brutal enemy was highly condemnable. He said that we salute personnel of security forces and citizens sacrificing their lives on their country. Martyrs are heroes of the nation and their supreme sacrifices will not go to waste, he added.
Cody Meyers and Rayford Conerly of Repcon stand by their award-winning pipe rack modification project at the ABC Excellence in Construction Awards.
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Pagham Road (B2166) is closed due to accident involving two cars, reports indicate.
The road is closed between the Royal Oak Pub and Sefter School following the incident at the junction with Sefter Road.
Police have confirmed a telegraph pole has fallen as a result of the collision and the road is likely remain closed for some time.
Drivers are advised to seek an alternative route.
Enjoy the rare treat of seeing 2 Tone legends The Selecter and The Beat playing on the same bill.
These lifelong friends ware renowned for their energetic live shows which get everyone in the room dancing....so don't miss the chance to see them at The Avenue, Chesterfield, on December 21.
The Selecter racked up hits Three Minute Hero, Missing Words and On My Radio.
Led by frontwoman Pauline Black and co-fronted by original member Arthur ‘Gaps’ Hendrickson, The Selecter features a a band of talented musicians. Pauline and Gaps are still writing songs which appear new album Daylight.
The Beat, fronted by Ranking Roger, produced a string of hit singles in the 80s, namely Mirror in the Bathroom, Stand Down Margaret and Too Nice To Talk To.
Tickets to the gig at The Avenue cost £27.50. To book, go to www.seetickets.com/event/the-selecter-the-beat-feat-ranking-roger/the-avenue/1136187
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A burst water pipe in a village near Sleaford affected properties in several surrounding communities as well.
Anglian Water reported that homes in Osborn Way, Christopher Close and Godson Avenue in Heckington were without water from early in the morning on Saturday after the leak.
This had a knock on effect of low pressure in surrounding villages will engineers worked to fix the leak.
An Anglian Water spokesperson said: “We are really sorry customers in Heckington, Asgarby, Ruskington, Kirkby La Thorpe and surrounding areas may have experienced very low water pressure or no water at all on Saturday.
“We were alerted to a burst water pipe that morning and our engineers worked as quickly as possible in cold conditions to repair the damaged section of pipe. The repair was completed early that afternoon.”
The service was back on by 3pm.
SYDNEY — A hotel valet had a lucky escape — but the luxury sports car he was trying to park did not.
Australian media say the valet drove the soft-top Porsche Carrera under another vehicle Thursday outside the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Sydney.
Emergency workers cut the driver out from the Porsche as a crowd watched.
Matthew Talbot, the hotel's director of sales and marketing, told the Australian Broadcasting Corp. the valet was "embarrassed and a little bit shocked" but was OK.
The larger vehicle was propped up and its wheels were anchored while the vehicles were separated. The black Porsche, its hood and front bumper crunched and dented, was then backed onto a tow truck.
Witness Jonathan Bayle said he thought a television show or movie was being shot.
The hotel said in a statement it was investigating.
Georgia Democrats gave Atlanta lawyer Stacey Abrams a chance to become the first black female governor in American history on a primary night that ended well for several women seeking office.
A wheelchair athlete who was injured after organizers of a San Diego marathon altered the course has been awarded $4 million.
The San Diego Union-Tribune says a jury this week ruled for Craig Blanchette in a negligence lawsuit against organizers of the 2014 Rock 'n' Roll marathon.
Blanchette, a former Olympian, says on the morning of the race, organizers narrowed part of the course by eliminating one lane without telling the racers.
Blanchette says he was doing about 20 mph when his wheelchair slammed into a car. The crash broke his collarbone and several ribs, tore his rotator cuff and ended his career as an elite racer.
A representative for the race organizer, Competitor Group Inc., told the Union-Tribune that the company doesn't comment on ongoing litigation.
Supporters of I-1631 delivered 375-thousand signatures to the Washington Secretary of State’s office Monday in an effort to get the measure put on the November ballot.
Voters will be asked whether or not industrial businesses should be charged a fee of $15 per metric ton of carbon they emit, starting in 2020.
Two years ago, Washington rejected a similar carbon tax.
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Skyler Garcia (left) and Briana Rusk pose together Friday evening after being named Fostoria High School’s 2017 Homecoming king and queen. The two were crowned royalty before the varsity football game against Lake High School.
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For members of the congregation at First Church Unitarian Universalist the retirement of the Rev. Dr. Susan Suchocki Brown feels like a devastating blow.
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Washington city to revisit ban on pit bull terriers
YAKIMA, Wash. (AP) — Residents in a Washington city soon may be able to legally own pit bull terriers again.
The Yakima Herald-Republic reports pit bulls have been banned by Yakima city ordinance for more than three decades, but the Yakima City Council is expected Tuesday to take a vote to repeal the ban.
The idea was brought by Councilwoman Carmen Mendez.
The standing ban defines pit bulls as "any American pit bull terrier, Staffordshire bull terrier, American bulldog or American Staffordshire terrier breed" or dogs mixed with any of these breeds. The minimum fine for the first violation is $250, rising to $500 for the second offense and beyond.
However, residents can get approval to have a pit bull as a service dog if they follow various conditions.
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A passenger was taken into custody Wednesday after landing in Charlotte, NC, for attacking three airline crew members during the flight.
Charlene Sarieann Harriott, 36, was aboard an American Airlines flight from Dallas/Fort Worth to Charlotte on Wednesday morning. As the flight began its descent, Harriott, who was seated at the rear of the plane, reportedly ran from her seat toward the cockpit.
Flight attendants, who had taken their seats when Harriott bolted from the last row, ordered her to stop. When Harriott did not, the flight attendants gave chase down the aisle.
The crew restrained her with duct tape and zip ties in the first-class section of the plane, the Charlotte Observer reports, but Harriott “became more aggressive and physically violent toward the flight crew.”
At least 69 homes were destroyed after a wildfire tore through Tathra, New South Wales, on Sunday, March 18.Scores of properties were also damaged in the disaster, according to local news reports. This video shows smoke billowing from the fire as a motorist drove through the town.Firefighters were forced to go house-to-house to tell residents to evacuate due to poor phone reception in the area, the Daily Telegraph reported. Credit: Avon Perera via Storyful
While everyone is trying to get their Christmas shopping done, travel experts say now is the time to shop for cheap flights.
"When you look at airfare the best thing you can do now is avoid the peak travel days, which are going to be December 23rd and the 26th. Traveling on the holiday can really help you out for savings," said travel expert Jeanenne Tornatore.
Finding the right vacation spot is also key. Tornatore says Colorado and Utah are among the most popular ski destinations, while Costa Rica is the best beach spot.
In addition to rest and relaxation, vacationers also want unique experiences, which can be booked with the help of reward programs offered by major hotel chains.
"These are over the top experiences like cooking classes with a celebrity chef like Mario Batali, to insider experiences at major league baseball stadiums," said Tornatore.
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Voters in northwestern St. Tammany Parish will consider a millage renewal for Fire District 5 on the April 28 ballot.
The St. Tammany Parish Council voted Thursday night (Oct. 5) to put the proposition on the ballot.
The measure calls for the 10-year renewal of a 19.58-mill tax for the fire department, which covers the Folsom area and beyond. The tax generates about $587,000 annually.
The renewal, effective in in 2020, would be for operating, maintaining and improving the department.
The 19.58 mills cost the owner of a $100,000 home about $49 per year.
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MILWAUKEE (AP) — Jurors in the trial of a Milwaukee police officer charged with killing a black man fleeing a traffic stop are expected to see footage of the shooting from an officer’s body camera.
An officer who witnessed Dominique Heaggan-Brown shooting 23-year-old Sylville Smith after a foot chase is expected to testify Wednesday afternoon.
The Aug. 13 shooting sparked riots in a predominantly black neighborhood where it occurred.
Heaggan-Brown, who’s no longer on the force, is charged with first-degree reckless homicide. Prosecutors say Smith was unarmed on the ground when Heaggan-Brown shot him in the chest. Heaggan-Brown, who is also black, says he thought Smith may have been reaching for a firearm.
Smith had a gun when he ran. Prosecutors say video footage shows he’d tossed it before the shooting.
LONDON (AP) — Visitors to London will soon be able to enjoy the golden age of ocean travel at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
The "Ocean Liners: Speed and Style" exhibit is billed as the first ever to explore the design and cultural impact of the great passenger ships that linked the United States and Europe.
Among the items on display are a Cartier tiara recovered from the Lusitania, which sank in 1915, and a panel fragment from the Titanic's first class lounge. There is also an Art Deco interior panel from the famed French liner Normandie.
Director Tristram Hunt said the museum has been collecting ship-related objects for more than a century.
The exhibit opens Saturday and will run until June 10.
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A Chesterfield man was killed in a triple-deadly crash in Sussex County early Sunday morning, according to WAVY.
State Police spokesperson Sgt. Michelle Anaya says Christy Allen, 30, of Emporia was heading east on Route 460 when she crossed the center line, hitting another vehicle head-on. The vehicle hit then crashed into a third.
Allen and her passenger, Roquisha Shonta Broady, 28, of Emporia, both died in the crash.
The passenger in the car hit head-on, Dequincy Jackson, 25, of Chesterfield, also died at the scene. Police told WAVY he was not wearing a seat belt. The driver of that vehicle survived, but has major injuries.
WAVY reports the driver of the third vehicle only had minor injuries.
According to police, both Allen and Broady were also not wearing seat belts at the time. Investigators believe alcohol was a factor in the crash.
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Shropshire Council is offering advice on what to do with your bins in the snowy conditions.
The council released a statement on their website asking that people of Shropshire bring the recycling in, but leave bins out to be collected.
The advice stated: “If we’re unable to collect your waste due to the bad weather, please bring your recycling boxes and blue bag back in (as they can be a trip hazard) and put them out again on your next scheduled collection day.
“Leave your bins out. If we can’t get to you we’ll come back and empty your bins as soon as it is safe to do so. Any additional bags of side waste will be taken when we collect.”
For more information about waste and recycling collections, go to shropshire.gov.uk/waste.
A politico's Pronto post-mortem: Former Seattle City Councilor Jean Godden said fear of not appearing progressive enough was part of the political "hubris" to blame for the system's failure. Clear and present bias: A perfect example of police and media bias in a case where a driver was initially exonerated without facts, only to be found guilty of distracted driving after a court hearing.
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“Why do we have a Second Amendment? It’s not to shoot deer. It’s to shoot at the government when it becomes tyrannical!”
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Bhubaneswar: Safety and security of women is the top priority of the State Government. Rape cases are being considered as Red Flag cases and special lawyers will be appointed, Parliamentary Affairs minister Bikram Keshari Arukh on behalf of the Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik informed Assembly today.
Apart from this, police have been directed to take immediate action on these complaints, the minister said adding the accused in three rape cases in Cuttack, two in Kendrapara and one in Soro have been arrested.
Conviction rate in rape cases has increased to 16.90% in 2017, the minister said.
Earlier in the day, Opposition leader, Narasingha Mishra had questioned on safety and security arrangements for people on court premises.
Government chief whip Amar Prasad Satpathy said that the government will take concrete steps to ensure security within court premises.
In keeping with tradition, dozens of couples have obtained marriage licenses in Las Vegas this Valentine's Day.
The Clark County Marriage License Bureau reported issuing more than 110 marriage licenses by Tuesday afternoon.
Its main office in downtown Las Vegas closes at midnight.
A county spokesman, Dan Kulin, says the bureau issues about 120 licenses on a normal Tuesday.
Nearly 380 couples obtained licenses last year's Valentine's Day, which fell on a Sunday.
In an area where people can get married in venues that range from a shooting range to a Denny's restaurant, the bureau is one of the busiest in the nation. It issues more than 80,000 marriage licenses every year.
How Labels Can Affect People's Personalities And Potential What is it that makes you...you? How much of a person's personality and potential are based on the expectations of others? NPR's Shankar Vedantam explores new research that suggests the labels we use to categorize people affect not just who they are now, but who they'll become in the future.
4 children die in Texas gas poisoning; others injured
AMARILLO, Texas (AP) — Officials in Texas say four children have died from gas poisoning believed to have been caused by a pesticide sprayed under their Amarillo home.
Amarillo Fire Department officials say other people who were in the home are "not out of the woods" yet.
Fire officials say a chemical reaction occurred when one person tried to wash off a pesticide that had been sprayed under the house. Poisonous Phosphine gas was released.
Capt. Larry Davis said in a statement Monday that crews responded to a medical call at the home about 5 a.m. One child died at the scene and three others died at a hospital. Officials didn't release any identifying information, including the children's ages.
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Where to now for Mitchell Moses?
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The Parramatta-Tigers fixture is set to be his last, but there is still plenty of confusion as to what the Tigers are going do with him.
Queensland coach Kevin Walters has suggested doing a player swap, trading Moses for Parramatta utility Clint Gutherson who will be likely shifted to the wing upon the recruit's arrival.
“Gutherson to me is a football player ... I class him as a good player, he’s done some great things this year,” Walters told Fox Sports' NRL 360.
“He’s played fullback, on the wing, halves and centres. He’s one of those guys every club needs.
“He can do a really good job and be one of the better players on the field in three or four positions.”
Gutherson has surprised many with his skillset and tore up the Tigers yesterday at fullback. It might give Ivan Cleary something to seriously consider.
A Texas mother is charged with endangering a child after videos and photos allegedly show her covering her 1-year-old son's head with a plastic bag and stuffing a plastic bag into his mouth. Janelle Peterkin, 23, appeared in court in Humble, Texas, on Monday.
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Bridge construction continues on the Rockwell Ave. bridge over Leggetts Creek in Scranton. Jason Farmer / Staff Photographer
Bridge construction continues on the Rockwell Avenue bridge over Leggetts Creek in Scranton.
Work on the bridge is expected to be complete by the beginning of July, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation spokesman James May said in an email. Officials closed a stone arch bridge, built in 1905, over Leggetts Creek near West Market Street on April 25, 2012, because of its crumbling, unsafe condition.
A replacement project that began Sept. 2, 2014, was supposed to take about 13 months to complete, with a new bridge to be done by Oct. 2015. The old bridge was torn down, but PennDOT suspended work in March 2015, when contaminated soil was found during excavation for new bridge footings.
PennDOT then redesigned footings to avoid excavation of contaminated soil. Work resumed later that year.
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Phyno has released the video to his latest single, 'N.W.A', which features Nigerian/American rapper, Wale.
The video for 'N.W.A' which was shot in the United States, captures Phyno taking a ride down the streets of Los Angeles, as he hooks up with his goons.
N.W.A is a mellow and vibey hip-hop tune produced by IamBeat,with well delivered verses from the duo.
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SAN DIEGO (NEWS 8) — From the freeways to the beaches to coffee shops - it seems everywhere you go these days in San Diego you find a crowd.
In Wednesday's Zevely Zone, Jeff visits San Vicente Reservoir to share what just might be San Diego's best kept secret.
For nearly eight years, the reservoir was closed to the public and now it's ready for the public to enjoy with fishing, water sports and beautiful scenery.
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K-State Athletics has named a new athletic director. Hear a one-on-one interview between John Kurtz and new AD Gene Taylor. We preview this weekend’s Purple & White Spring Game. Plus, hear an interview with KSU running back Alex Barnes.
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YOKOSUKA, Japan (AP) — A Japanese industrial group has unveiled a swimming robot designed be used underwater to probe damage from meltdowns at the Fukushima Dai-Ichi nuclear plant after the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami….
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Some children suffer from completely tangled hair, which cannot be combed at all. In German, the phenomenon bears the apt name "uncombable hair syndrome" or even "Struwwelpeter syndrome." Researchers at the Universities of Bonn and Toulouse have identified mutations in three genes that are responsible for this. Scientists from a total of eight countries were involved in the work. The results were published in the American Journal of Human Genetics.
Many parents know from their own experience that it is not always easy to comb children's hair. Yet with patience and nerves of steel, even the toughest of knots can usually be undone.
In the case of "uncombable hair syndrome," brushes and combs don't stand even the hint of a chance. Those affected have extremely frizzy, dry, generally light blonde hair with a characteristic shine, which successfully resists any attempt to tame it. These symptoms are most pronounced in childhood and then ease over time. In adulthood, the hair can more or less be styled normally.
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York state troopers are urging holiday shoppers to beware of thieves.
State Police Superintendent George Beach says criminals will look for any opportunity to steal and take advantage of people — even at the mall or on a busy downtown street.
Police recommend shopping with a friend or in a group and making sure purchases are kept out of sight when stored in a car.
Also, avoid carrying large amounts of cash and keep your money and credit cards in a front pocket.
RESTON, Va. (AP) - President Donald Trump says his immigration plan is needed to protect the borders.
Trump visited the U.S. Customs and Border Protection National Targeting Center in Virginia on Friday. At a roundtable with top homeland security officials, the Republican president said their jobs would be "100 percent easier" with the right laws.
The White House has proposed creating a path to citizenship for up to 1.8 million young people living in the county illegally. In exchange, they want billions of dollars for a border wall and dramatic cuts to legal immigration.
President Donald Trump speaks during a roundtable at the Customs and Border Protection National Targeting Center in Reston, Va., Friday, Feb. 2, 2018. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Democrats have blasted the plan and called it dead on arrival.
Trump says Democrats "can't even approve citizenship."
Cubs sights seen around Nationals Park before Game 1 of NLDS
WASHINGTON — Sights seen around the batting cage, and on the field, before the Cubs’ game against the Washington Nationals in Game 1 of the National League Division Series:
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We have pictures of the moment a car crashed into pedestrians at Chatswood. Police say the driver suffered a medical episode.
A search and rescue team of the Portuguese Air Force rescued a group of foreign nationals who had been caught in a landslide on Thursday, March 15.This footage shows two people being airlifted via a helicopter at Praia da Ursa, a beach located in southwest Portugal.Five people were camping on the beach when a landslide occurred and resulted in the death of a 23-year-old Brazilian, who died from his injuries after resuscitation efforts failed, Expresso reported. An 18-year-old German woman was also injured from the rock slide while the other three campers were unharmed.The group was composed of Brazilians and Germans who had been staying by the beach for three days. According to a report from TVI24, Praia da Ursa is classified as a beach unsuitable for swimming and is known for its potentially dangerous tides and collapsing rocks. Credit: Forca Aerea Portuguesa via Storyful
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BLACKMAN TWP., MI - A vacant home in the far northeastern corner of Blackman Township was destroyed by fire Friday night.
Fire crews were dispatched at 10:27 p.m., Aug. 11, to the home at the intersection of Thorpe and Cooper roads, Blackman-Leoni Township Public Safety Deputy Director Scott Grajewski said.
The home was engulfed in flames when they arrived at the scene, he said.
After crews worked nearly two hours extinguishing the blaze, the house was deemed a total loss. As the home was vacant, no one was displaced by the fire and there were no injuries reported, Grajewski said.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
Henrietta Township and Rives-Tompkins fire departments assisted at the scene.
It is troubling enough to see ourselves on the same pedestal as we were before on Mukhtara Mai case few years ago.
The recent rape case in Multan is portrays a horrible situation of our society.
It’s not one rapist that should be punished, it’s the clans of fifteen people responsible for a sin that cannot be forgiven at any cost.
It’s a violent crime and what is more frightening is to witness so many people involve in this heinous act.
One should appreciate the efforts of Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif who held the people responsible by visiting Multan and ordering strong actions against the entire Panchayat.
Also, the viciousness against Women Centre is also an significant step by the government.
I wish and hope that such cases are discouraged in our society.
TAHIR WATTOO,
Haveli Lakhan Okara, August 1.
Andersson was recalled from AHL Stockton on Monday.
After fellow blueliner T.J. Brodie made an early exit from Sunday's contest due to an upper-body injury, Andersson's addition to the Flames will provide their roster with additional defensive depth. Though he's only suited up for two NHL games in his career, Andersson has shown himself to be a solid two-way defenseman at the AHL level. In 53 contests with Stockton this season, Andersson has logged an impressive eight goals and 38 points while owning a plus-21 rating.
Jason Merritt/Getty Images via ABCThe moment Ed Sheeran fans have been waiting for is almost here. The singer posted a video on Twitter Sunday announcing that he will be releasing new music on Friday.
The post is captioned, “Hello 2017…” In the video, a silent Ed sits on a couch and holds up a handwritten sign that features his message, which simply reads, “New music coming Friday!!”
Ed smiles, waves and puts the sign in his mouth before the clip cuts out.
The singer has been on a musical hiatus for about a year. Last month, Ed returned to social media by changing his profile pic to a blue-colored square. Many speculated it has something to do with his new music.
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PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona policymakers have not agreed on how to increase teacher pay or education funding ahead of a statewide walkout this week.
GOP state Rep. Noel Campbell offered a plan Tuesday for a sales tax increase that he said would generate $1 billion a year.
The relative novelty of a Republican calling for a sales tax increase in this conservative state contrasts with Democrats warning against any such hike.
They raised concerns about rural towns that already have high rates and called for funding from new revenue streams, such as reversing tax cuts.
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Ducey has proposed increasing teacher pay 20 percent. Republicans who control the state Legislature are concerned about the rosy revenue projections he's using to cover the raises. They will cost $650 million by 2020.
SANDUSKY, Ohio -- Emergency crews are responding to a boat fire at Cedar Point in Sandusky Monday afternoon, authorities said.
A U.S. Coast Guard official in Marblehead said they was called to the amusement park along with the Sandusky Fire Department for a report of a boat on fire.
It was unclear if anyone was hurt.
Messages left for Cedar Point officials were not immediately returned.
The fire was reported about 4:30 p.m. at the Cedar Point Marina, WEWS said.
Photos and videos posted on social media show a boat on fire with black smoke filling the sky.
This story is developing and cleveland.com will provide an update if additional information is released Monday.
Vid of the boat fire outside of Cedar Point pic.twitter.com/m3RnYh7rq1 -- Robert Lipnos (@rlipnos) August 14, 2017
Today's top gainers include the company Reynolds American Inc. which is in the industry Cigarettes , gaining -0.11% today. In the last week its performance is 0.16%, and 19.85% for the past quarter.
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The Monetary Authority of Singapore has imposed penalties of S$5.2 million on Standard Chartered Bank, Singapore Branch (SCBS) and S$1.2 million on Standard Chartered Trust (Singapore) Ltd (SCTS) for breaching its anti-money laundering and countering of financing terrorism requirements.
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Large fire at 55-and-over condo complex destroys 10 units
STUART, Fla. (AP) — A large fire at a Florida condominium complex has destroyed at least 10 units.
The Martin County sheriff's office says a section of the Cedar Pointe Villages complex in Stuart was engulfed by flames on Monday night. Firefighters contained the flames at the complex, a community for people 55 years or older near the Atlantic Ocean.
Sheriff William Snyder tells WPTV in West Palm Beach the man who lived in the corner apartment where the fire started told investigators he dropped a lit cigarette and "the next thing he knew there was smoke in his apartment." The sheriff says a neighbor saw flames and smoke and called for help.
No serious injuries have been reported.
The Cedar Pointe Villages complex has 62 two-story buildings divided into eight villages.
Jesson, 17, broke into the Tigers first team during the 2016/17 season, collecting an EPL Championship medal, and played for them and the club’s under-18s last term.
General manager and head coach Tom Watkins said: “He’s still young, still learning, but has the experience of last season and I’m expecting him to kick on further.
“He’s working hard on his conditioning through the summer and doing the right things.
“Brodie is serious about his hockey and it’s fun to coach guys with that much enthusiasm. I think he is in a good environment for his development, which is the most important thing right now. He’s got solid fundamentals on which to build further.”
Jesson added: “I’m really excited to be back with the Tigers for the coming season.
“It’s a great club to be a part of and I can’t wait to get going again.”
Unofficial voting results Tuesday showed Ward 1 Councilman Greg Heiple losing a bid for re-election to political newcomer Kate Bierman, while Ward 7 Councilman Stephen Tyler Holman retained his seat handily over opponent Traci Baker. A runoff election between incumbent James Chappel and Sereta Wilson will determine the winner of the city's Ward 5 seat.
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WASHINGTON _ The winning numbers in Wednesday afternoon’s drawing of the Dist. of Columbia Lottery’s “DC 4 Midday” game were:
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UPDATE 1-Canada household debt-to-income ratio dips, but near record high
OTTAWA, June 14 Canadian household debt as a share of income dipped in the first quarter but remained near record highs, Statistics Canada said on Wednesday in a report likely to reinforce concerns that consumers are becoming overly indebted.
A store with many stories, Ensemble has held a special place in the context of Indian fashion since its inception. Started by Tarun Tahiliani and his wife Sal Tahiliani in 1987 under the advisory of the late Rohit Khosla, the store soon found itself helmed by Tarun’s sister, Tina Tahiliani Parikh, currently the executive director.
While the careful yet expansive curation has offered the customer an immersive experience over the years, designers have had their own unique associations with the store. From helping emerging talent edit their designs keeping commerce in mind, to nurturing them with knowledge of the basics, no one does retail in India quite like Ensemble.
On the day of Ensemble’s 30th anniversary, Vogue spoke to leading fashion talent in India about their journey with the store.
Dec 12 (Reuters) - Dalian Yi Qiao Sea Cucumber Co Ltd
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Destiny could end up on Steam, after all
Forget Destiny 2, the original Destiny may finally be coming to the PC on Steam.
Nearly three years after releasing on PS4, Xbox One, PS3 and Xbox 360, the original Destiny is finally on Steam... sort of.
The original Destiny has been discovered in the Steam database, complete with Silver in-game currency packs.
While the Destiny database listing is labelled as 'Unknown App 347300', the Silver packs bear the official Destiny title and logo.
Even more bizarre is that fans can actually purchase the Silver packs for real money.
While it's possible Destiny could still make an appearance on Steam, it's more likely that the game was simply under consideration.
There's also the small matter of Destiny 2's September release date, and the fact that the PC version of Bungie's sequel will bypass Steam in favour of Blizzard's own service.
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — A nine-year-old boy shot dead his sister, 13, in the southern US state of Mississippi following an argument about a video game controller, local media reported Monday.
The tragedy took place Saturday when the girl refused to give up the controller, Monroe County Sheriff Cecil Cantrell said according to reports. The boy then opened fire, striking his sister in the back of the head.
The bullet pierced through girl’s brain, and she was taken to a hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, in critical condition. She died Sunday.
An investigation was opened to determine how the young boy had access to a firearm and to what extent he was aware of the danger.
Such accidents are not rare in the United States, where the debate on gun control rages on.
A Bradford man has been charged with impaired driving after allegedly crashing into a vehicle that was stopped at an intersection.
York Regional Police responded to the scene of the collision on Yonge Street and Davis Drive in Newmarket shortly after 1:30 a.m. on Dec. 9. When officers arrived, paramedics on scene informed them that one of the drivers being treated in the ambulance smelled of alcohol, police say.
A further investigation revealed that one of the vehicles was stopped at a red light when the other struck it from behind, police allege in a news release.
The driver and passenger of the struck vehicle were taken to hospital, while the other driver was treated at the scene and arrested for impaired driving.
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Indigo Partners to sell its 18.7 percent Wizz Air stake
DUBLIN, June 14 Indigo Partners, the private equity firm managed by Bill Franke, the veteran U.S. low-cost airline investor, is selling its 18.7 percent stake in eastern European low-cost carrier Wizz Air, it said on Wednesday.
Cops have rushed to the south east London district of Chislehurst in large numbers where a major search is underway.
Residents have been told to “stay in their homes” following "reports of a man believed to be seen with a suspected firearm".
The official Bromley MPS Twitter account has urged people to “avoid the area”.
More than 20 police vehicles have been pictured at the scene, while a helicopter is circling overhead.
SAO PAULO, Oct 6 (Reuters) - The Brazilian national Olympic committee will meet on Wednesday to discuss its suspension by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) following the arrest of Carlos Nuzman, head of the Brazilian committee, in connection with a corruption scandal.
In a statement on Friday, the Brazilian Olympic committee said it would convene on Oct. 11 at 2:30 p.m. local time (1730 GMT). Nuzman, a former IOC member and now honorary member, is accused of arranging more than $2 million in bribes to swing votes bringing the 2016 Olympic Games to Rio de Janeiro. (Reporting by Tatiana Ramil; Writing by Bruno Federowski; Editing by Richard Chang)
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A man has been arrested over the alleged serious sexual assault of another man in Glasgow.
A 22-year-old told police he was targeted shortly after leaving a nightclub on Sunday September 24.
At around 3.40am, he was allegedly assaulted in a lane between Parnie Street and Trongate.
A 31-year-old man has been arrested and detained in connection with the alleged incident.
The team behind The Witness has put out a call for submissions encouraging independent game designers from traditionally underrepresented groups to work on grid-based puzzle games.
This is a great opportunity for indie developers from underrepresented groups to apply for the grant, where 3-6 individuals will be awarded between $3,000- $20,000 to use to complete their game.
The grant is intended for developers interested in creating puzzle games that take place on a discrete grid where the interesting gameplay comes from unique rules governing the behavior of the objects.
Some examples provided on the website include Stephen's Sausage Roll and Aunt Flora's Mansion.
While new work is preferred, developers interested in porting previous projects will be considered if they can make a good case for it. The deadline for submissions is April 23.
For more information about eligibility and the application process, be sure to check out the post on The Witness' website here.
× Uber self-driving vehicle hits, kills pedestrian in Arizona
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) – Police in a Phoenix suburb say one of Uber’s self-driving vehicles has struck and killed a pedestrian.
Police in the city of Tempe said Monday that the vehicle was in autonomous mode with an operator behind the wheel when the woman walking outside of a crosswalk was hit.
Sgt. Ronald Elcock says in an email that the accident happened overnight but did not say whether it occurred Sunday night or Monday morning.
The woman died of her injuries at a hospital and her name was not made public.
Uber has been testing the self-driving vehicles in Tempe and Phoenix for months.
Uber says on Twitter that it is “fully cooperating” with the investigation and expressed condolences to the family of the victim.
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Early 16th century: following the death of Isabel la Católica, her widow Fernando de Aragón enters in an open war with his tyrannical son-in-law, Felipe el Hermoso, lord of Flandes, who wants to be the new king of the kingdom of Castilla above all. In the middle of the conflict his wife Juana, Fernando's daughter, turns in the center of attention caused by her unstable mind state. Trying to preserve the kingdom for their descendants, Fernando asks help Cardinal Cisneros in order to make a deal with Felipe, but this one has his own agenda looking to expel Fernando out of the Castilla to claim the throne for him, avoiding any contact between father and daughter that it could be an obstacle for his ambitions. But will can Juana to mediate between the two men of her life to prevent a war between the kingdoms that it annihilates the legacy and will of her beloved and deceased mother, or her growing insanity will be the perfect excuse to start the war?
China gives conditions for Nigeria to receive more assistance
Prof. Zhang Yong-Peng, a research fellow at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences(CASS), in Beijing, China on Tuesday said that for more Chinese development assistance to be extended to Nigeria, both countries should become active partners. Yong-Peng told a Delegation of visiting Nigerian Journalists in Beijing, while making clarification on “The Belt and Silk Road:…
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LONDON — Budget airline Ryanair is calling on British airports to curb alcohol sales following sharp increases in the number of incidents involving disruptive passengers.
The carrier issued a statement Monday calling for a ban on alcohol sales before 10 a.m. and for limiting the number of drinks in bars and restaurants to a maximum of two.
The airline cited Civil Aviation Authority statistics showing a 600 per cent increase in disruptive incidents between 2012-2016 and said most involved alcohol.
Ryanair's Kenny Jacobs says it's unfair "that airports can profit from the unlimited sale of alcohol to passengers and leave the airlines to deal with the safety consequences."
The airline says it has taken steps to prevent disruptive behaviour on its flights, including preventing consumption of duty-free alcohol purchases on board.
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INDIANAPOLIS — Dr. Henry Bock, a pioneering doctor in racing and a key player in creating the SAFER barrier, has died. He was 81.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway officials made the announcement after confirming the death with his caregiver, who was working directly with the family.
Bock served as the track’s senior director of medical services from 1982-2006. He held the same title with the IndyCar Series from 1996-2006 and continued working as a consultant for both after retiring.
Though he developed new treatments for drivers, Bock may be best known for working on the SAFER barriers that have become a staple at American tracks.
In 2000, he received Indiana’s prestigious Sagamore of the Wabash distinction.
Bock is survived by a brother, Bob, and a sister, Marianne.
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(HealthDay News) -- With the new year often comes a host of resolutions to lead a healthier lifestyle.
But how do you make those resolutions stick? The American Psychological Association suggests:
Write your pledges down so you can hold yourself accountable.
Start small and set realistic goals.
Change behaviors one at a time
Enlist a friend for support and companionship.
Ask for support from family and friends.
Accept that there might be lapses, but focus on long-term goals.
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ABC's 'Dirty Dancing' is a good-natured musical remake Competing with the legacy of Patrick Swayze is no easy feat, especially when it comes to “Dirty Dancing.” But Broadway actor Colt Prattes holds his own as Johnny Castle in...
Abigail Breslin: I was diagnosed with PTSD after rape "I still have flashbacks, I still get nightmares, I still jump when somebody touches me unexpectedly," she wrote on Instagram.
Abigail Breslin reveals she was sexually assaulted She revealed in an Instagram post that she "knew her assailant."
Abigail Breslin slammed for Tiffany Trump friendship "If you're judging me for hanging out with someone I've known for years at our friends bday party, you need to reevaluate your life," Breslin wrote on Instagram.
Arnold Schwarzenegger sucks life out of zombie movie 'Maggie' Bidding to be the “Terms of Endearment” of zombie movies, “Maggie” sucks all the life out of an idea that just won’t die. Arnold Schwarzenegger is probably not your man...
In this Oct. 5, 2017, video released by Arakan Rohingya National Organization, villagers are seen preparing to cross a river towards the Maungdaw township in the Rakhine state that borders Bangladesh. More Rohingya Muslims fleeing violence in Myanmar are streaming toward the border, despite government assurances that it is stopping the exodus of refugees to Bangladesh. Arakan Rohingya National Organization via the AP)
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Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels has been the hot young assistant before.
This time, he can perhaps afford to be more choosy.
According to multiple reports, McDaniels is expected to interview with the Rams, 49ers and Jaguars this week.
The interest from all three is reasonable and expected, as all three either have a quarterback that needs work or no quarterback at all.
But there are timeline issues at play as well. The 49ers are expected to hire a General Manager before they hire a coach, and have requested permission to interview Patriots personnel man Nick Caserio as well, according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network.
North Korea has announced its army is on 'maximum alert' and is prepared to stage an 'all-out war' after US Vice President Mike Pence warned that Pyongyang would do well to heed President Trump's recent bombing of Syria and Afghanistan, and not test his resolve with further nuclear activity. But with the rhetoric heating up, even a short conflict on the Korean Peninsula would be catastrophic for the region. Michael Vincent reports.
High school football players and coaches spend a lot of time together over the summer and into the season. Down at Northwestern, a new players lounge will make sure the time spent together won't be just getting better on the football field.
The lounge has a pool table, Foosball, and a media room with both PS4 and X Box. If you need a hair cut, there is even a barber's chair.
A vision head coach James Martin got from a visit to Clemson after they won their National Championship.
The hope is these facilities will help build relationships among the players and the coaches which will make one of the top programs in our area even better.
For a peak inside the new lounge, check out this edition of WBTV Sports Overtime.
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Aug 12 (Gracenote) - Summaries from the Ligue 1 matches on Saturday Saturday, August 12 Amiens SC 0 Angers SCO 2 Enzo Crivelli 27, Thomas Mangani 56 Halftime: 0-1;Attendance: 7,772 - - - Caen 0 St Etienne 1 Romain Hamouma 67 Halftime: 0-0;Attendance: 17,606 - - - Girondins Bordeaux 2 Valentin Vada 44, Younousse Sankhare 64 Metz 0 Halftime: 1-0;Attendance: 22,095 - - - Toulouse 1 Jimmy Durmaz 43pen Montpellier HSC 0 Halftime: 1-0;Attendance: 11,876 - - - Nantes 0 Olympique Marseille 1 Lucas Ocampos 87 Halftime: 0-0;Attendance: 33,654 - - - Friday, August 11 Stade Rennes 1 Benjamin Bourigeaud 86 Olympique Lyon 2 Memphis Depay 57, Mariano 74 Halftime: 0-0;Attendance: 24,944 - - - Nice 1 Alassane Plea 63pen ESTAC Troyes 2 Adama Niane 53, Saif-Eddine Khaoui 85 Halftime: 0-0;Attendance: 24,260 - - - Next Fixtures (GMT): Sunday, August 13 Racing Strasbourg v Lille (1300) Dijon FCO v Monaco (1500) En Avant de Guingamp v Paris St Germain (1900)
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CANBERRA, Australia (AP) - Sri Lanka's prime minister says that Sri Lankan asylum seekers held on Pacific island camps who could potentially settle in the United States are free to return home without fear of persecution.
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe made the comments on Wednesday during a visit to Australia in which he discussed bilateral cooperation on combating people smuggling. No Sri Lankan asylum seeker has reached Australia by boat since 2013.
But Sri Lankans, Iranians and Afghans are the largest national groups among more than 2,000 asylum seekers who are kept at Australia's expense on the Pacific islands nations of Nauru and Papua New Guinea.
Australia refuses to resettle any of them and President Donald Trump has agreed to honor an Obama administration deal to resettle up to 1,250 of them.
Draft legislation that aims to grant same-sex couples the right to adopt a child has divided leftist SYRIZA, with several MPs raising objections to the proposed reform, arguing Greek society is not “ready” for such a change.
The extent of the reactions – at least 10 deputies have objected to the proposal – had not been anticipated in the ranks of SYRIZA, which has traditionally lobbied for equal rights for citizens irrespective of sexual orientation.
One source close to Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras noted that some of the MPs even expressed concerns about possible reactions from the Church of Greece to such a reform.
In a bid to appease objections, Labor Minister Effie Achtsioglou and Alternate Social Solidarity Minister Theano Fotiou sought to clarify aspects of the bill.
A group of 10 MPs said they would send a joint letter with their concerns to Tsipras. Separately, three MPs submitted a letter to the ministry asking for the bill to be revoked.
McDowell (head) allegedly was arrested for disorderly conduct early Sunday morning in Atlanta, Ga., Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.
A 2017 second-round pick of the Seahawks, McDowell's rookie campaign ended abruptly when he sustained facial and head injuries in a July ATV accident. On the NFI list as of Week 1, he was officially ruled out for the year by head coach Pete Carroll on Nov. 27. McDowell has a legal concern hanging over his head, which must be litigated before any sort of punishment is levied by the team or NFL.
As for the tech slide, Jacobsen declined to talk about specific companies but said trepidation around "what is going on with advertising as a source of revenue" for some companies is one reason why some social media names are facing selling.
"The market is pricing in a 97.9% likelihood of a rate hike at this meeting. The big question then will be the `dot plot' giving the FOMC members' estimates of where rates will be at the end of this year and next," said Marshall Gittler, chief strategist at ACLS Global, in a note.
Andrew Foster-Martin, 17, hears the charges he faces-murder and aggravated robbery related to death of Collin Doyle and injury of Armond Batey-in Lucas County Juvenile Court before magistrate William Hutcheson today. Andrew Foster-Martin, 17, hears the charges he faces-murder and aggravated robbery related to death of Collin Doyle and injury of Armond Batey-in Lucas County Juvenile Court before magistrate William Hutcheson today.
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Horse breaks free, races toward stands at horse show
DEVON, Pa. (AP) — A horse has broken free at a Pennsylvania horse show, sending people running for cover as it galloped toward the stables.
WPVI-TV reports the horse got loose and jumped over a fence at the Devon Horse Show Tuesday night. Cellphone video shows the horse making a run for it as onlookers scream in the stands.
The horse was caught in the stable area. It suffered minor scrapes.
Officials say the rider was able to dismount from the carriage before the horse ran away. The rider was uninjured.
The horse show is expected to continue through the week as planned.
While Linux distributions are still migrating to Glibc 2.27 , in the two months since the release changes have continued building up for what will eventually become the GNU C Library 2.28.The Glibc 2.28 work queued thus far isn't nearly as exciting as all the performance optimizations and more introduced with Glibc 2.27, but it's a start. Most notable at this point for Glibc 2.28 is that it will now build and run cleanly on GNU/Hurd without requiring any out-of-tree patches. There has been a ton of Hurd-related commits to Glibc over the past month.Glibc 2.28 also no longer installs the libio.h header file, stdio functions now treat end-of-file as a sticky condition, and math.h has added functions that round their results to a narrower type. More details on the tentative changes so far for Glibc 2.28 can be found via the work-in-progress NEWS and via their Git repo in general.
Astec Analytics is a provider of timely and accurate intra-day short-selling data and information, which helps investors better understand changes in investor sentiment. This week's report includes a few of the same companies that were highlighted in the prior report along with new entrants.
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Three lucky lottery players are $1 million richer from Virginia's new year's millionaire raffle. The three $1 million tickets were sold in Manassas, Richmond, and Lynchburg.
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As part of the Ramadan events that are held by Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Department of Culture, "Ramazan İlahileri" (Ramadan Hymns), "Kerkük'ten Anadolu'ya İrfani Türküler" (Cultural Folk Songs from Kirkuk to Anatolia) and " Yar ile" (With the Lover) concerts will be performed at Cemal Reşit Rey Concert Hall (CRR).
The concerts at CRR, which will host music lovers through the Ramadan month, will start at 9:45 p.m. and can be listened to for free of charge.
The CRR Turkish Music Society will perform Ramadan hymns today within the context of the traditional Ramadan events. On June 2, the "Kerkük'ten Anadolu'ya İrfani Türküler" concert will present the music of different geographies.
The master figure of Turkish music, Ahmet Özhan, and tenor Berk Özbek will meet listeners on June 8 with "Yar ile" concert, as well.
Police: Officer shoots teen connected to earlier shootout
CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. (AP) — Authorities say a Florida police officer has shot and wounded a teen who had been involved in a drug-related shootout with other people.
Coral Springs Police Sgt. Carla Kmiotek tells The Sun Sentinel that the shooting occurred early Wednesday morning.
Kmiotek says officers responded to reports of gunfire between two cars. She says an officer spotted one of the cars involved in the shooting and chased it. The fleeing car eventually crashed.
Police say officers repeatedly told the driver to get on the ground, but the 17-year-old driver pointed a handgun at one officer, who fired several times and struck the teen once in each leg.
The teen faces several charges, including aggravated assault with a firearm on a law enforcement officer.
The races of the suspect and officer weren't immediately released.
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DAYTON, Texas — Authorities say a 14-year-old boy accidentally shot his twin brother to death when he fired at a snake in Southeast Texas.
The Liberty County Sheriff's Office says they don't anticipate any charges being filed in the shooting Monday afternoon.
Sheriff's officials said one twin died Tuesday night at a Houston hospital. The boys' names have not been released.
Investigators say the twins fetched two .22- calibre rifles from their home near Dayton after spotting a snake in a water-filled ditch.
Deputy John Tucker says one of the teens bent over toward the snake just as his brother aimed and fired. Tucker says the victim was shot in the head.
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(Source: US Department of Defense; issued June 29, 2018)
Lockheed Martin Corp., Orlando, Florida, was awarded a $288,347,355 modification (0006) to domestic and foreign military sales (United Arab Emirates) contract W52P1J-17-D-0043 for Modernized Target Acquisition Designation Sight/Pilot Night Vision Sensor Systems, subcomponent production, and technical services for the Apache attack helicopter.
Work will be performed in Orlando, Florida, with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2021.
Fiscal 2018 foreign military sales; and aircraft procurement (Army) funds in the combined amount of $288,347,355 were obligated at the time of the award.
U.S. Army Contracting Command, Rock Island Arsenal, Illinois, is the contracting activity.
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The Kerala cabinet on Wednesday gave in-principle approval for setting up a greenfield airport at Sabarimala to cater to lakhs of devotees who visit the famous Lord Ayyappa hill shrine every year.
The cabinet entrusted the Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation to hold a study on the proposed airport, an official release said here today.
Presently the only way to reach the hill shrine is by road.
The increase in number of pilgrims visiting the temple had gone up in recent years and the airport is the option to reduce traffic congestion during the November-January festival season, it said.
The CPI(M)-led LDF government had proposed the airport at Erumely near the hill shrine that would benefit Sabarimala pilgrims coming from across the country and also from abroad.
Erumely is located about 45 km from the temple town in Kerala's Pathanamthitta district, which is around 100 km from Thiruvananthapuram.
Thirty-seven people caught up in the London tower block fire remain in hospital - with 17 receiving critical care.
In an update on Thursday, NHS England revealed that patients affected by the Grenfell Tower blaze were continuing to be treated across five London hospitals.
Kings College Hospital, Chelsea and Westminster, Royal Free, Guys and St Thomas’ and St Mary’s have all received patients.
So far, 12 people have been confirmed to have died in the fire, which completely destroyed the building in west London.
NEW YORK (AP) — Recording Academy President Neil Portnow says his comments following the 60th annual Grammy Awards were taken out of context after he was criticized for saying women in the music industry need to "step up."
In a statement Tuesday to The Associated Press, Portnow says he regrettably used the words "step up" and that the words were taken out of context and neither convey his beliefs nor the point he was trying to make. The show ended Sunday with only two female winners onstage. Lorde, the only woman nominated for album of the year, didn't perform.
He says the music industry must recognize that female musicians "face barriers that men have never faced."
Milwaukee prosecutors say a man who led police on a high-speed chased told arresting officers he crashed his minivan because he became distracted checking his cellphone for directions.
The Milwaukee District Attorney’s Office said in a criminal complaint released Friday that 20-year-old Logan Michael Brandenburg made the comment unsolicited while he was being transported from a hospital to the county jail.
Prosecutors say Brandenburg told officers he had smoked marijuana and was on probation so a “fight or flight mentality kicked in” when a West Allis police officer attempted to pull him over on Nov. 19.
Authorities say the chase reached speeds of 100 mph and involved four different police departments before Brandenburg’s minivan jumped a curb and plunged down an embankment.
Brandenburg is charged with two felonies.
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Virginia Beach Animal Control reported a bear sighting Wednesday.
The agency said in a Facebook post that the bear was seen around 8:30 a.m. at Indian River and West Neck roads.
The post said the black bear crossed over into the Eagle’s Nest neighborhood, where it made its way into the woods on Indian River. An officer responded, patrolled the area and determined that the bear was not a threat and had moved on.
“It is completely normal for us to have bear sightings in Virginia Beach,” the post reads. “What’s important for the public to know is that in most cases bears are completely harmless and are just usually passing through our area.”
Animal Control asks that people keep a safe distance from bears and if see one in a residential area, call 757-385-4444.
Hainsey (illness) will return to the lineup Saturday against the Bruins, Kristen Shilton of TSN reports.
Hainsey has missed two consecutive games due to the illness, but he was aiming for a Saturday return against the Bruins. He's hit that target and will retake the ice, looking to build off of the 18 points (three goals, 15 assists) he's recorded over 51 games as part of an impressive Maple Leafs attack. He will pair with Morgan Rielly (arm) on Saturday, who is returning from an injury of his own.
Sheffield is set for sub zero temperatures this morning, with thermometers expected to show -4 at around 8am.
According to the Met Office after a frosty but largely sunny start with icy stretches likely on untreated surfaces, cloud will gradually increase, bringing a few afternoon wintry showers across the Pennines.
It will remain cold all day with temperatures struggling to get above 2 or 3C.
Sheffield is set for a wet night, with the Met Office warning of a risk of icy patches as the rain falls onto frozen ground.
Even in cold and kleptocratic Russia, living with the knowledge that his home government would like to charge him with violating the Espionage Act, Edward Snowden decided to send a little Valentine's Day tweet.
How adorable.
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It was an unusually candid move for a man who normally tweets about mass surveillance and government secrets. Though, he did share a similar love message with his followers in December.
Snowden lives in Moscow with his longtime girlfriend Lindsay Mills, with whom he lived with in Hawaii before he leaked information about the United States' massive surveillance operations to various media outlets.
The 2014 documentary about Snowden's revelations, Citizen Four, revealed that Mills had moved to Moscow to live with him. When the movie won the Oscar for best documentary in 2015, she was on stage in Los Angeles, one of several people there to accept it.
Texas teacher placed on leave while school investigates assignment given out at a charter school in San Antonio which instructed students to list of the negative and positive aspects of slavery.
Italy are in a state of political uncertainty with fears there could be another election as early as the Autumn.
Speaking to France 24, a professor, Branko Milanovic explained the reasoning to why people in Italy had turned to populist Five Star Movement and far-right Lega.
Mr Milanovic also claimed this “phenomenon” was seen when Britons voted to leave the European Union in 2016.
He said: “I dont think anyone can actually explain what their proposals are and link them to reality, what I have read it is difficult to put these things together. But we have to remember that it was very difficult to listen to Trump’s proposals and link them to reality.
The top three teams in the Race to Alaska have crossed the half-way mark on their sprint from Port Townsend, Wash., to Ketchikan.
Team Pure and Wild/Freeburd continues to lead the race, but Teams Big Broderna and Bad Kitty are not far behind.
Those second and third-place teams are quite close to each other, according to the Race to Alaska online tracker, but as of mid-day Wednesday, Big Broderna had a slight lead.
This year marks the third annual Race to Alaska, a 750-mile race for human-powered boats. The top three teams are in sailing vessels, but other racers are using rowboats, paddleboards and kayaks.
The first team to arrive in Ketchikan wins $10,000 cash. The second-place team wins a set of steak knives. Everyone who finishes wins bragging rights.
You can follow the race online at www.r2ak.com.
April 24 (Reuters) - United Community Banks Inc:
* UNITED COMMUNITY BANKS, INC. ANNOUNCES FIRST QUARTER EARNINGS
* Q1 EARNINGS PER SHARE $0.47 EXCLUDING ITEMS
* Q1 EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW $0.50 — THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S
* Q1 EARNINGS PER SHARE $0.47
* QTRLY NET INTEREST MARGIN OF 3.80 PERCENT, UP 17 BASIS POINTS FROM Q4 2017 AND UP 35 BASIS POINTS FROM YEAR AGO
* QTRLY NET INTEREST REVENUE OF $103.3 MILLION, UP $19.7 MILLION OR 24 PERCENT FROM YEAR AGO Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reuters.Briefs@thomsonreuters.com)
Court documents: Man fatally shot by daughter's boyfriend
HAMPTON, Va. (AP) — Court documents say a man had been shot and killed by his daughter's boyfriend at a Virginia apartment complex.
The Daily Press reported Tuesday that a criminal complaint affidavit says 44-year-old Lawrence Antoine Fuller, of Hampton, was visiting the apartment that his daughter shared with her boyfriend, 23-year-old Miquel Johnston.
The affidavit says at some point the discussion became an argument, at which time Johnston pointed a handgun at Fuller and shot him.
Johnston was charged with second-degree murder, using a gun in a felony and shooting in an occupied building. A public defender has been appointed to represent Johnston, with his next court date scheduled June 6.
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Information from: Daily Press, http://www.dailypress.com/
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Chambers joined Arsenal in 2014 and has since made 83 appearances, as well as having a successful loan spell at Middlesbrough in 2016-17 and picking up three England caps.
He made 24 appearances last season as Arsenal finished sixth in the Premier League and reached the Europa League semi-finals.
Emery told the club's official website: "I'm delighted Calum has extended his stay with us.
"He played an important role last season and will be part of my plans this season."
Sugarland Farms in Kunia is growing two types of Bananas that has been given the Seal of Quality by the Department of Agriculture. What that means for this large farm and how it helped business.
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PROTECT THE HARVEST'S LATEST FILM DEBUTS Feb. 15, 2017 BrownfieldAgNews reports: The founder of Protect the Harvest premiered his film Running Wild last week in Hollywood, and again in Springfield, Missouri. Forrest Lucas tells Brownfield the movie, about a widow saving her ranch by rehabilitating wild horses with the help of convicts, is made with a message.
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Feb 14 Sun Pharmaceutical Industries , India's largest drugmaker, reported its first fall in quarterly profits in a year on Tuesday, due to slower sales in the United States, its largest market. Net profit in the last three months of 2016, fell to 14.72 billion rupees from 15.45 billion rupees in the same period a year ago, the Mumbai-based company said in a statement.
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Firefighters tackled a flat blaze in Irvine yesterday afternoon.
Scottish Fire and Rescue say they were alerted to the Scott Road blaze at 4.39pm on Tuesday, June 3.
One person, believed to be a man, was treated by paramedics for smoke inhalation at the scene.
A spokesman for Scottish Fire and Rescue said: “The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service was alerted at 4.39pm on Tuesday, June 3 to reports of a fire within a second floor flat on Scott Road, Irvine.
“Operations Control immediately mobilised a number of fire engines and firefighters extinguished the flames.
“One person was treated by paramedics for smoke inhalation at the scene.
“Crews left the scene after ensuring the area was made safe.”
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RIALTO >> A 55-year-old Rialto woman has been reported missing and the police department is asking area residents to help find her, according to Rialto police.
The woman, Stacey Lea Ray, was described as white, 5 foot, 1 inch, 140 pounds. She was last seen around 11 p.m. Thursday, July 6, in the city of Rialto.
Anyone with information can contact the department at 909-820-2550.
Ray was still listed as missing as of Saturday morning, a dispatcher said.
It’s the haunting season! Total Wine & More will feature four Hollow’s Eve party wines during its weekend tasting, October 27 to 29. The featured wines include Witching Hour Red Blend, Black Cloud Red Blend, Melodramatic Darkness Red and B. Lovely Late Harvest Riesling.
Tastings will be available from 12:00 to 6:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday. Every weekend, Total Wine offers a special beer, wine or spirits tasting from its selection of more than 8,000 bottles of wine, 3,000 spirits and 2,500 beers available in store.
FAIRFIELD, Calif. — An active shooter situation has been reported at Travis Air Force Base in Fairfield, California.
At least one shot was heard, according to CNN.
The base announced on its Facebook page that it is responding to a “real world security incident.” According to the page, the incident “is real world and not associated with the scheduled base exercise.”
The public was advised to stay away from the base to make sure emergency responders can respond.
The base is located in Solano County, southwest of Sacramento.
Check back for updates on this developing story.
Broadway went to get a normal check up at the dermatologist and ended up really embarrassing himself.
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Children at a Desborough nursery helped raise more than £4,000 in support of a staff member who is fighting breast cancer.
As part of Race For Life, children at West Lodge Day Nursery ran two laps of West Lodge Farm.
The fun run, supported by parents and staff, raised a phenomenal £4,473 after a member of staff at the nursery began treatment for cancer.
The money will go towards the Breast Cancer Care Department at Kettering General Hospital and Cransley Hospice in Kettering.
Lucy Green, pre-school manager at West Lodge Day Nursery, said: “We all had such a fantastic day doing this race.
“The children all know that they’ve raised this money to help people who are poorly.
“It’s been lovely for the children to be so involved.”
The nursery was visited by KGH’s fundraising assistant Maxine Andrews to thank the children and staff.
Maxine said: “It was such a pleasure to meet so many fantastic children and kind staff too.
“Thank you so much for the hard work you have all put in to help others.”
The advancements in technology and high definition TVs can make any basketball fan feel like they’re really at the game they’re watching from the comfort of their own home. This Kings fan, however, took the game experience to the next level.
As Sacramento closed on the doors on Sleep Train Arena two years ago, several lucky fans were able to pick up the old seats that used to fill the former home of the Kings.
Gary Winuk took his chairs and used them as an opportunity to bring some of that arena flavor into his living room.
@SacramentoKings Had an awesome base built for my old arena seats. Go Kings! Built by Clean Concepts. pic.twitter.com/el9Xf1TIaK — Gary Winuk (@gdubwin) May 29, 2018
With this new addition, Gary is sure to always have that authentic in-game feeling whenever he tunes in to watch some Sactown basketball.
South Korea's special prosecutor's office said on Wednesday it had expanded charges against Samsung Group chief Jay Y. Lee to include hiding the proceeds of a criminal act before it decided to seek a warrant for his arrest.
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A Seoul court said on Tuesday it would hold a hearing on Thursday to decide on the prosecution's request for warrants to arrest Jay Y. Lee and Samsung Electronics Co Ltd <005930.KS> President Park Sang-jin for bribery and other charges.
Lee and the Samsung Group [SAGR.UL] have denied any wrongdoing.
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PLYMOUTH – Community members who frequent the Dial a Ride service in town will soon have a new van to travel in. The town was awarded grant funding under the Federal Transit Administration from the Connecticut Department of Transportation. The…
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The teams with the most penalties awarded in Champions League history are as followed:https://t.co/QfzDwX51AH pic.twitter.com/AKafmRdwbW
Following in the footsteps of its state-owned peers, such as Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam (BIDV) and VietinBank, Techombank is seeking money for three or five year tenors, said two bankers whose firms were in talks to join the loan.
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Magic Leap just announced a preview of its software development kit and "creator portal," which will offer resources for people who want to build for its yet-unreleased Magic Leap One headset . You can now download a preview build of the Unreal or Unity engines, designed for what Magic Leap dubs "spatial computing." This is one of Magic Leap's juiciest announcements, marking one of the secretive company's first steps toward establishing itself as an open platform. It also may be a sign that the company is finally close to releasing hardware. The Verge reports:
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Michigan forward Jillian Dunston sits on the court after being charged with a foul against Baylor during the second half of a second-round game at the NCAA women's tournament in Waco, Texas, Sunday, March 18, 2018. Tony Gutierrez, AP
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The Mall in Columbia has added six retail shops and restaurants to its tenant mix. Main Event Entertainment; Barnes & Noble Inc.; Uncle Julio’s Rio Grande Café; Z Gallerie; The Walrus Oyster & Ale House; and Shake Shack will open between the fall of 2017 and the fall of 2018. The tenants will be leasing more ...
press release: This introduction to the iNaturalist smart phone app will begin with a basic overview of the app and website, including a demonstration on how to post observations. We will then have a mini BioBlitz, where we document and identify as much biodiversity in the park as we can. If interested contact Erick Fruehling for a "getting started" handout. Go to inaturalist.org for more info on the iNaturalist community.
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A residents association will be meeting to nominate a new chairman at its annual general meeting, which is taking place next week.
The Lee Residents Association will be meeting in the Methodist Church Hall in Lee-on-the-Solent High Street on Tuesday, March 27 at 7.30pm.
"You hang your clothes and before you know it, they become black. You step on your floor, everywhere is black."
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Justin Bieber took to social media today (August 14) to announce he will be dropping a new single this Thursday.
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The “Sorry” singer posted the cover art for the new track “Friends,” which features a collaboration with Bloodpop (aka producer/songwriter Michael Tucker). This announcement comes after Bieber canceled the rest of his Purpose world tour last month.
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The Permanent Secretary (PS) of the Ministry of Communities has sought a suspension of the examination of regional accounts by the National Assembly’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC), so that the accounting officers can better prepare for the hearings.
In an invited comment, Minister Ronald Bulkan yesterday stated that one of the reasons for the request was “the partisan” nature of the committee’s work.
“One of the reasons is that the work of the committee is taking on a very partisan role. There is a lack of objectivity in the work of the committee. This is one of the reasons why perhaps a discussion is necessary with accounting officers,” he told Stabroek News…..
The city of Shreveport has released a new recycling map (Source: City of Shreveport)
Recycling in Shreveport will no longer be picked up every week as the city begins a new recycling agreement with Republic Services.
A message on the city's website says, "Starting October 9, Republic Services will begin collecting recyclables every-other-week." City officials say that the day of the week on which recycling is picked up will not change.
The city has been divided into two separate routes with pickup days on alternating weeks. An updated recycling map provided by the City of Shreveport shows when recycling will be picked up in each area.
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Mutharika signs Access to Information Bill into law: New dawn for transparency in Malawi
President Peter Mutharika has finally assented the much awaited Access to Information bill into law allowing Malawians to freely access information … Read full story
WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Jim Mattis says the U.S. will “take out” any North Korean missile it detects is heading for American soil, including the Pacific island of Guam.
Mattis says a North Korean missile strike on the U.S. would mean war.
North Korea has said it is considering a plan to launch four ballistic missiles to land in the sea just short of Guam.
Asked how the U.S. would respond, Mattis initially declined to say.
When pressed, he said that if U.S. radars and other detection and tracking systems determine that a missile was going to fall into the sea, short of Guam, then the matter would be taken to President Donald Trump for a decision on how to respond.
The Sno-Isle Genealogical Society will meet Wednesday, Jan. 4, at 6:30 p.m. at the LDS Family History Library, 22015 48th Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace.
The program at 7 p.m. will be presented by local researcher Richard Ek on “Finding the Living Among the Dead,” using various tools including social media. Guests are invited.
For more information, call 425-775-6267 on Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
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For the 12th successive year, office staff in Scunthorpe’s Park Square, off Laneham Street, will host their annual Christmas carol concert this Wednesday (December 13).
The award-winning Wind Band from Vale Academy, Brigg, pictured, will be back for a second year with some traditional Yuletide favourites like Silent Night.
The Vale Academy is recognised for its standard of musical education.
One of the students who performed at last year's concert, 19-year-old clarinetist Oliver Charles-Lee has since gone onto study music at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester.
Proceeds from the collection will be donated to the town’s Lindsey Lodge Hospice.
The concert starts at 5pm. For more, contact Nick Cole on 01724 709072.
Pokemon Go fans have just one more day to nab those free Incubators as part of the Christmas event update.
The Pokemon Go Christmas event comes to an end tomorrow, which means that PokeStops will no longer award one single-use Incubator after your first Photo Disc spin.
For one more day, players also have a better chance of finding eggs that hatch Togepi, Pichu, and other Johto region Pokemon.
And don't forget the special festive-themed Pikachu, which still available in greater quantities.
As part of the Christmas event, Niantic also introduced gift boxes containing useful items. There's Special Boxes for 250 coins, Great Boxes for 550 coins and Ultra Boxes for 1,500 coins.
Special Boxes contain ten Great Balls and two Incubators, Great Boxes feature 20 Great Balls, two Incense and four Incubators, while Ultra Boxes include 25 Incense, six Incubators and 20 Ultra Balls.
But despite the end of the Christmas event, Pokemon Go is still dishing out bonuses for a few more days, at least.
Like many, Soldiers for Christ minister Rebekah Riddle is doing that with the resources she has on hand, turning her garage into a place of hope. "We try to cover as many people as possible," Riddle said.
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I expect January to be a somewhat busy month for Brewers GM David Sterns. Last year, Sterns made a pretty significant deal at this time to send starting SS Jean Segura and pitching prospect Tyler Wagner to the Arizona Diamondbacks for three players: SP Chase Anderson, 2B/3B Aaron Hill and highly regarded infield prospect Isan Diaz.
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PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Fishing regulators are getting ready to discuss ways to better manage the East Coast scallop fishery to avoid more conflicts between small- and big-boat fishermen.
The New England Fishery Management Council is holding a meeting on the subject on Tuesday. Small boats have been in conflict with big boats in the northern Gulf of Maine in recent months.
Government fishing regulators use different rules for the small- and big-boat fisheries, though they work some of the same areas. Some fishermen in the small-boat fishery say the rules allow bigger boats to overexploit the scallops, which are the subject of one of the most valuable fisheries in America.
Federal regulators shut down the northern Gulf of Maine last month amid the conflict.
Tuesday’s meeting is taking place in Mystic, Connecticut.
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BEIJING (Sputnik) — State Council Premier Li Keqiang also expressed his condolences to Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim. On Sunday, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi addressed a letter of condolences to his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu.
"China strongly condemns this attack and opposes any form of terrorism. China intends to increase cooperation with Turkey and the international community in order to jointly prevent and react to the threat of terrorism," Xi said, as quoted by the Xinhua news agency.
At least 39 people were killed, including more than 20 foreigners, almost 70 were injured as a result of the attack on Istanbul's Reina nightclub. The attacker is said to have opened fire from a Kalashnikov assault rifle. A manhunt is underway.
Daesh has claimed responsibility for the attack.
The Naas Rotary Club Summer Ball was held at The Kilashee Hotel in Naas in aid of Barrettstown. Photographer, Jimmy Fullam was there on the night to capture all the glitz and glamour.
Some Ohio lawmakers say the state is using driver's license suspension as an arbitrary punishment for offenses unrelated to driving while burying people under a pile of fees and fines.
The Dayton Daily News reports the Legislature is considering multiple bills that could reinstate limited privileges for some suspended drivers and help people avoid steep license reinstatement fees.
The Bureau of Motor Vehicles says 1.1 million people had their licenses suspended last year - almost 12 percent of the state's driving-age population.
Some of the reasons for suspensions include skipping a court date, failing to pay child support and dropping out of high school. Many were suspended for more than one violation, making them subject to multiple reinstatement fees.
Information from: Dayton Daily News, http://www.daytondailynews.com
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Orlando, Fla. (AP) — Monday marks three months since Hurricane Irma blew into Central Florida on Sept. 11 with gusty winds that toppled trees and shook loose several million cubic yards of branches and limbs.
The Orlando Sentinel reports that taxpayer-funded cleanup, hampered initially by a shortage of emergency debris-removal crews, is nearly done.
Frank Yokiel, project manager for Orange County Public Works, says contractors are making a third — and final — pass in unincorporated neighborhoods.
Orlando hopes to be reimbursed for most of its pick up and disposal expenses by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, which announced in September it would repay 90 percent of eligible expenses. But most county governments in Central Florida, all of which have spent millions, worry it could take years for FEMA to repay them.
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Information from: Orlando Sentinel, http://www.orlandosentinel.com/
KUALA LUMPUR: The Johor Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has sought a man to facilitate investigations into a corruption case which will go on trial at the Johor Baru Sessions Court on Thursday, and on Jan 23 and 24.
In a statement here today, the MACC identified the individual as Amir Farhan Rashid, 26, whose last known address was No: 8, Jalan Harmoni 4/18, Desa Harmoni, Johor Baru, Johor.
Anyone knowing his whereabouts is requested to contact ASP Huzari Azmer Ramli at 07-2316000/ 6042. — Bernama
The Copland House is celebrating the Leonard Bernstein Centennial with 'Late Night with Leonard Bernstein,' a multi-media cabaret featuring soprano Amy Burton, pianists Michael Boriskin and John Musto, and narration by Bernstein's daughter Jamie. They join us Friday morning at 11 for a live preview of their Lane Series performance.
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This Is Us may make you cry week after week, but overall, it also warms hearts everywhere. From Beth and Randall’s unique connection to Jack and Rebecca’s undying (well, not technically) love for one another, the tenderness between characters comes across loud and clear in the NBC drama.
Us Weekly has rounded up eight memorable quotes from the show below:
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The unraveling of America? | “Democracy requires deliberation, and deliberation requires honesty. After this bill, a great fear of the Founding Fathers—a politics of warring factions and interests, scrapping over the public purse—looks closer than ever.” – The Economist
California fires are “bigger than New York City.” – BBC
A chance of snow in the forecast every day this week – National Weather Service
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Los Angeles police fatally shoot man armed with pickax
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles police officers fatally shot a suspect armed with a pickax after a man was stabbed in a suburban neighborhood early Wednesday, authorities said.
Officers responding to reports of an assault with a deadly weapon around 1 a.m. in the San Fernando Valley encountered a man on top of a carport who "was irate," Officer Norma Eisenman said.
The suspect came down and began throwing objects at the officers, who responded with various non-lethal munitions, she said.
Police opened fire when the man armed himself with a pickax and began trying to enter a residence in the Pacoima area, Eisenman said.
The suspect, described only as a man in his 20s, was struck by gunfire and died of his wounds at a hospital, she said.
He was suspected of stabbing another man, who was taken to a hospital in serious but stable condition, officials said.
One police officer was hospitalized and another was treated at the scene for unspecified injuries.
Summary: The Pelicans lost their preseason opener, 113-109, to the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday...Pelicans big men Anthony Davis and DeMarcus Cousins combined to score 44 points and grab 20 rebounds...The Pelicans scored 46 points in the first quarter against the Bulls...The Thunder traded for All-Star forwards Paul George and Carmelo Anthony during the offseason...George and Anthony combined to score 34 points in Oklahoma City's 104-97 loss to the Houston Rockets on Tuesday...
LAMAR -- Fiber provides bulk in the human diet, is vital to digestive health and aids in weight management. It is also a nutrient missing in most American diets according to Lindsey Stevenson, nutrition and health specialist, University of Missouri Extension.
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Arizonans gathered Saturday to celebrate their cultures as part of the second annual Diaspora Day Phoenix, encouraging participants to explore food, arts and culture impacted by the African Diaspora. Diaspora Day Phoenix unites cultures Arizonans gathered Saturday to celebrate their cultures as part of the second annual Diaspora Day Phoenix, encouraging participants to explore food, arts and culture impacted by the African Diaspora.
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The Nevada County Grand Jury is looking for some new members when the new session convenes this summer. The panel consists of 19 members, and its responsibility is to investigate certain county agencies or procedures. Those investigations vary from year to year. Gordon Mangel has retired from a law enforcement career, and has been on the jury for a couple of years now…
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Jury Foreperson Thomas Achter (OCK-ter) says most people think the idea of the grand jury is to find incidious and criminal elements inside the county, but that’s not what happens…
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The grand jury year starts in July, but there is an Open House at the Rood Center tomorrow. They’ll have copies of previous reports, and information about what kind of time requirements are needed to be on the grand jury. The open house is from 11am to 1pm at the Rood Center.
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COSBY, Tenn. — Authorities say a Tennessee sheriff’s deputy has fatally shot a man he was pursuing after the man confronted him with a weapon.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says in a statement that the shooting occurred Sunday evening in Cosby after the Cocke County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call about a man who had outstanding warrants walking along a road.
When the deputy arrived, the man fled into a wooded area and the officer pursued on foot. Police say a confrontation occurred, and the deputy fired his weapon.
The man was hit and died after being taken to the Newport Medical Center. The statement did not include the names or races of the deputy or the man.
Nicola Sturgeon has attempted to paper over a major split among nationalists about the SNP’s new blueprint for independence after a fierce backlash from Left-wingers warning it will mean years of austerity.
The First Minister took to Twitter to post seven messages in a “desperate” defence of her party’s Sustainable Growth Commission report, published last Friday, which recommended imposing severe public spending restrictions for a decade.
She insisted the report “explicitly rejects austerity” and claimed that even with “worst case scenario” independence would be better that sticking with a Westminster system that “created” Scotland’s huge deficit.
But the commission’s proposal to continue unofficially...
TAYLOR, Mich. (AP) — The Michigan Supreme Court has rejected an appeal in the case of an unusual school labor agreement that was widely viewed as a way to get around the state’s right-to-work law.
The decision Thursday means a 10-year side agreement between the Taylor school district and its teachers is dead. Justice Richard Bernstein wanted to hear the case.
The deal was made just before Michigan’s right-to-work law started in 2013. Taylor and the Taylor Federation of Teachers had agreed that teachers would pay union dues or a service fee over a 10-year period.
But the Michigan Employment Relations Commission struck it down. The state appeals court agreed, saying it would “undermine” the intent of the right-to-work law, which says workers can’t be forced to support a union to keep their job.
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HAMPTON, Va., (WVEC) -- Police said someone killed a woman in the 1000 block of East Pembroke Avenue Wednesday afternoon.
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Luke Hemsworth happily poses for a photograph alongside his brother Chris Hemsworth while attending the global premiere of his anticipated film Avengers: Infinity War held on Monday night (April 23) in Los Angeles.
The 37-year-old Westworld star was accompanied by his wife Samantha, as well as Chris‘ co-stars Sean Gunn and Angela Bassett, who was joined by her hubby Courtney B. Vance.
Also in attendance to show their support was Kevin Hart and his wife Eniko Parrish and their children – Heaven and Hendrix Hart, Mario Lopez, AJ McLean, Chris Hardwick and wife Lydia Hearst, Alycia Debnam-Carey, Michael Rooker, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. stars Clark Gregg, Chloe Bennet and Jeff Ward, Spider-Man: Homecoming‘s Laura Harrier, Raven-Symone, Olivia Holt and Captain Marvel‘s Lashana Lynch.
FYI: Chloe is wearing a Monique Lhuillier gown. Laura is wearing Paco Rabanne.
Sports agent DJ Fisher represents star athletes. His main goal is to bring the players he represents together with communities, players he represents together with corporations, to have a positive impact on people.
But it was hard growing up in Wichita in the mid 1990’s for DJ. He witnessed things a boy should never have to witness. Watch the video above to see how he overcame hardship.
Organic, all-natural, cage-free, non-GMO: all those certifications are there to tell you about the product you're purchasing and its environmental impact.
One of those "eco-labels" in the Pacific Northwest is "salmon-safe." Now, the label's founders are trying to take it mainstream -- and national. Eilís O'Neill (@eilis_oneill) from KUOW reports.
A nightstick fracture is a fracture resulting from a direct blow to the ulnar shaft. It is an isolated fracture of the middle third of the ulna. The ulna is superficial and lies subcutaneously under the skin.
This injury is commonly caused when a victim raises their arm to protect themselves against trauma to the head. The forearm is used to block the blows from an oncoming offending bar or stick. Because the ulna is subcutaneous and due to its position in front of the attacker, it breaks easily when hit. Normally, the radius and ulna lie parallel to each other when the forearm is supinated (the palm is up). However, during pronation, the palm is down and the radius crosses the ulna; presenting itself in front of the attacker.
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MUMBAI: Yes, you read the headline right. Now before you dive deep into the story, we must tell you that it is a major excitement for the fans of the daily soap.
The popular daily series, Naamkarann, which airs on Star Plus, is all set to go the Yeh Hai Mohabbatein way.
According to the upcoming track, the main leads of the narrative will head for a legal way. The show Yeh Hai Mohabbatein too started on the premise of custody battle between the primary characters.
Neil (Zain Imam) will find out that Mogli (Kabeer Shah) is Avni (Aditi Rathore) and his son.
Upon finding out the truth, he will be devastated.
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And guess what? He will take the legal way to take his custody. He will fight a legal war against Avni to get his custody.
On the other hand, Mogli will start crying with the idea of leaving his mother, Avni.
What will happen next is something you’ll find out in the upcoming episode.
Meanwhile stay tuned to TellyChakkar for more interesting spoilers.
YELM, Wash. — A 19-year-old bicyclist was killed in a collision on State Route 507 near Yelm.
The Olympian reports that man in a pickup was heading south when he left his lane for an unknown reason and collided with the southbound bicyclist.
The Washington State Patrol says the collision happened at about 2 p.m. Sunday.
The agency tweeted that showed the bicycle jammed underneath the truck.
The cyclist, Martin Valencia of McKenna, died at the scene.
State Patrol spokeswoman Shaneka Phillips says the uninjured driver, a 56-year-old Graham man, was not impaired.
The driver was cited for negligent driving, driving with a suspended license and having no insurance.
- As noted, a Six-Pack Challenge with Luke Harper, Erick Rowan, Sami Zayn, Jinder Mahal, Mojo Rawley and Dolph Ziggler will take place on this week's WWE SmackDown with the winner earning a future shot at the WWE Title. Above is a promo for that match.
- Tonight's WWE RAW main event from Columbus, Ohio saw Braun Strowman and Big Show go at it until they broke the ring after Braun brought Show to the mat with a superplex. Show previously caused the ring to implode in similar angles with Brock Lesnar and Mark Henry. Below is video from tonight's angle:
The impact of two colossal Superstars leads to one INSANE ring collapse in our main event! @BraunStrowman @WWETheBigShow #RAW pic.twitter.com/bb1WvDRXGZ — WWE (@WWE) April 18, 2017
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SanDisk's 256GB USB-C dual drive is currently on sale for just $64.99 at Amazon, which is around $15 lower than it normally sells for. It has sold for as much as $92 in the past and has been on a relatively steady decline for the past months, but this price drop marks a new all-time low for this storage drive.
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Oct 6 (Reuters) - New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu on Friday ordered an evacuation of some areas and a mandatory curfew ahead of Tropical Storm Nate.
The curfew will be in effect from Saturday evening to Sunday morning, the mayor said at a news conference. Alabama, Florida, Louisiana and Mississippi declared states of emergency as the storm twisted toward the U.S. Gulf Coast on Friday after killing at least 22 people in Central America. (Reporting by Suzannah Gonzales; editing by Grant McCool)
Over 10,000 devoted Dragon Ball fans in Ecuador gathered to watch episode 130 of Dragon Ball Super, truly demonstrating the passion held for the long-running series but unfortunately ruffling the feathers of Toei Animation in the process…
The episode was watched outside on a giant screen and was supposedly even hosted by the local government; however, Toei Animation claimed this screening to be illegal and that it promotes piracy:
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Adele is offering her love and support to everyone affected by the recent London apartment tower fire.
The 29-year-old Grammy winner and her husband Simon Konecki were spotted at the Grenfell Tower on Wednesday night (June 14) in London, England.
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The fire took place at the 24-story apartment tower around 1am the night before and London firefighters fought the blaze for over 10 hours.
A very emotional Adele was spotted on site after the fire where she hugged everyone affected by the fire while offering her support.
The fire has taken the lives of 12 people and has injured over 70.
You can see pictures of Adele at the site of the fire from the Daily Mail here.
John H. Cramer, 97, of Cape Coral, FL since 1983, formerly of Olympia Fields, IL, passed away on May 9, 2017. John was a retired insurance executive, born in 1920 and raised in East Orange, NJ.
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A former Queensland Health bureaucrat charged in relation to a nepotism scandal has had his matter mentioned in court.
Metro North's former director of corporate services Scott Andrew McMullen, 47, is facing three charges including receipt or solicitation of a secret commission and two counts relating to the alleged fraudulent creation of records.
The Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, which is part of Queensland Health's Metro North cluster. Photo: Michelle Smith
The charges relate to allegations he was involved in a dodgy contract to hire Katy Stamp, the daughter of the health service's former chief executive Malcolm Stamp, to provide graphic design services.
Malcolm Stamp, who now lives in the UK, was employed at the Metro North Hospital and Health Service from mid-2013 to late 2014 when his contract was terminated over nepotism claims.
A warrant has been issued for his arrest following a lengthy investigation by the Crime and Corruption Commission.
SARASOTA-The Sarasota NAACP honors community leaders at its annual Freedom Awards Banquet.
On Thursday night, Trevor Harvey, president of the Sarasota County branch of the NAACP, presided over the Sarasota branch’s 32nd annual Freedom Awards Banquet, held at the Hyatt Regency.
Hundreds of attendees filled a ballroom to eat, talk, and celebrate leaders in the community who have contributed toward the understanding of civil rights and social justice issues in the community.
According to the Herald Tribune, among the honorees was longtime Manatee County school teacher Jo-Ann Martin-Hughes, who received the Lifetime Achievement Award.
And Founder of the Youth Artists Network, Maureik Robison, received the “Go Forth and Prosper” award.
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Militant groups renewed their cry for justice for the death of Karapatan leader Elisa Babayos, victims of extrajudicial killings and illegal arrests.
Jaime Paglinawan Sr., Bayan-Central Visayas chairman, said they would still fight for the human rights of laborers, drivers, and former overseas workers
Paglinawan and around 50 members of Bayan, Piston, Anak Pawis and Gabriela made their call for justice during a rally in Cebu City as a way to mark the 69th anniversary of Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Cops found a man who groped a 21-year-old woman on a Brooklyn-bound R train last month, police said.
Police arrested Guadalupe Venado-Hernandez, 34, of Sunset Park April 18.
Venado-Hernandez woke the sleeping straphanger by grabbing her inner thigh as the train approached Union St. station in Gowanus on March 28.
Venado-Hernandez has been charged with sexual abuse.
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There's new video that has gone viral of a family being escorted off a Southwest Airlines flight at a Chicago airport.In the video, you can see two flight attendants talking to the family.A witness says the child got nervous about riding on the plane Wednesday and did not want to sit in her seat."She said, 'you need to calm her down or you're going to get kicked off the plane with her.' He said, 'Listen, I just need a minute. Can you give me a minute? You're all in my face. I'm trying to calm her down,'" the witness said.The witness said the child calmed down, but then the pilot announced they were returning to the gate and the flight attendants escorted the family off the plane.Southwest released a statement saying, "We always aim for a welcoming and hospitable experience and regret the inconvenience to all involved."
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Earlier today Mountain Bike Australia confirmed the riders that will race at this year's MTB World Championships in Cairns from 5-10 September.Troy Brosnan (SA)Jack Moir (NSW)Connor Fearon (SA)Michael Hannah (QLD)Dean Lucas (VIC)Sam Hill (WA)Joshua Button (NSW)Jake Newell (NSW)Reserves: Jackson Frew; Graeme MuddTracey Hannah (QLD)Ronja Hill-Wright (ACT)Danielle Beecroft (NSW)Tegan Molloy (NSW)Kellie Weinert (NSW)Sian A’Hern (NSW)Katie Lawlor (QLD)Shelly Flood (SA)Daniel McConnell (ACT)Cameron Ivory (NSW)Kyle Ward (NSW)Mark Tupalski (ACT)Adrian Jackson (VIC)Russell Nankervis (VIC)Sebastian Jayne (VIC)Tasman Nankervis (VIC)Reece Tucknott (WA)Ben Bradley (TAS)Alex Lack (TAS)Callum Carson (NSW)Nicholas Pedler (QLD)Michael Potter (NSW)Luke Brame (NSW)Reserve: Michael DentonRebecca Henderson (ACT)Peta Mullens (VIC)Kathryn McInerney (VIC)Eliza Kwan (ACT)Sarah Riley (VIC)Anna Beck (QLD)Tory Thomas (VIC)Holly Harris (NSW)Megan Williams (QLD)Charlotte Culver (NSW)
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Sambalpur: In the cash seizure of around Rs 1.43 crore from a car in December here, atleast Rs 65 lakh is from SBI main branch of the district, RBI has confirmed during investigation of the matter.
On December 4, police had arrested eight persons including a liquor trader and the PRO of SBI in this connection. The seized cash included Rs 85,62,000 in new notes of Rs 500 and Rs 2000 denomination. Similarly Rs 25,29,000 of scrapped Rs 500 notes and Rs 32.500 lakh of Rs 5/10/20/50/100 denomination.
Bank CGM Ashwin Kumar had been speaking in support of the arrested PRO Rashmi Ranjan Rout but after RBI’s information regarding the notes belonging to the SBI branch, police is also suspecting his role in the incident. Of the rest, Rs 20 lakh has been traced to other banks and police is probing this angle.
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FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO): A Fort Wayne man is lucky to be alive after being buried alive Monday afternoon.
The Fort Wayne Fire Department says the man was digging a trench on Fox Mill Run near Timber Wheel Court at about 2:20pm when it collapsed on him, burying his head in about three feet of dirt.
The News-Sentinel reports that since it was mostly clay, and dry, he still had access to air, and was able to last the 50 minutes it took firefighters to shore up the trench and dig him out.
He was taken to a local hospital for obvservation.
Thalaiva, as Rajinikanth is fondly called by the audiences, is celebrating his birthday today (December 12, 2017). The biggest ever superstar of Indian cinema has a couple of big movie releases in the pipeline and his fans and the entire movie audiences are eagerly awaiting for the grand release of his movies.
One among those movies is Kaala, which marks the second association of Rajinikanth and popular film-maker Pa.Ranjith. Initially, the makers had come up with a couple of posters of the movie, which became a sensation in the online circuits. Now, on the birthday of Rajinikanth, the makers of Kaala have given a big surprise to all of his fans. Keep scrolling down to know more..
WASHINGTON — Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt has signed a proposed rule that would restrict the types of scientific studies regulators can use to determine the impact of pesticide and pollution exposure on human health.
Pruitt says the change would increase transparency in the agency's decision-making by requiring all underlying data used in scientific studies to be made publicly available.
Critics, including former EPA administrators and scientists, say Pruitt's move is designed to restrict the agency from citing peer-reviewed public-health studies that use patient medical records required to be kept confidential under patient privacy laws.
The embattled EPA administrator signed the proposed order at EPA headquarters Tuesday in an event that was livestreamed on the agency's website but not open to press coverage.
TORONTO, June 14 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index slumped on Wednesday to its lowest close in six months as a drop in crude oil prices pressured energy shares, while the materials group also lost ground as a Federal Reserve interest rate hike weighed on gold prices.
The Toronto Stock Exchange's S&P/TSX composite index unofficially closed down 209.62 points, or 1.36 percent, at 15,170.13. Eight of the index's 10 main groups ended lower. (Reporting by Fergal Smith; editing by Diane Craft)
A general view of the Palestinian Bedouin Village of Khan al-Ahmar located between the West Bank city of Jericho and Jerusalem near the Israeli settlement of Maale Adumim, July 4, 2018. EPA-EFE/ABIR SULTAN
Tensions rose Wednesday in a Bedouin village in the West Bank as the first bulldozer arrived to demolish the cluster of homes, after the Israeli Supreme Court ruled the 173 inhabitants had to be relocated.
As the demolition of Khan al-Ahmar was prepared, scuffles broke out between dozens of police officers in heavy gear and civilians who were trying to block the bulldozer and protect the village, which was condemned to destruction in Apr. 2018, Israeli police confirmed to EFE the destruction would not be carried out on Wednesday.
MAUMELLE, Ark. (KTHV) - No two library tour stops are different. In Maumelle, where there’s a cardboard cutout in the lobby where kids can turn into rock stars (because “libraries rock”) Pre-K and Kindergarten, aged kids expertly gave the THV11 salute.
They voted on the books they wanted to be read by Craig O’Neill. “Brown Bear Brown Bear What Do You See,” was a big winner.
And during the reading, they even threw in sound effects of the animals to add realism. Finally, in honor of the Fourth of July on Wednesday, they sang “Happy Birthday” to America. Maumelle will be closed on the holiday but will open Thursday. On the fifth, the library will host “Family Fun Night” beginning at 6:30 p.m.
The theme is “ROCK in Libraries USA” and they’ll focus on arts and crafts.
Note: The Craig O’Neill Reading Roadtrip resumes the week of July 9 with a visit to McMath Library at 11 a.m. Who knows what surprises we’ll find there!
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Energy 103.7 is hooking you up with advanced screening tickets to see “Born In China” at Edwards Mira Mesa, tonight April 17th at 7p (while supplies last)! Download your passes at http://www.seeitfirst.net/pin/611724.
Disneynature, in its ongoing quest to bring the natural world to the big screen as never before, presents its most ambitious project to date, taking moviegoers on a grand journey into the wilds of China. “Born In China” follows the adventures of three animal families — the majestic panda, the savvy golden monkey and the elusive snow leopard.
Featuring stunning imagery, the film navigates the vast terrain—from the frigid mountains to the heart of the bamboo forest—on the wings of a red-crowned crane, showcasing remarkably intimate family moments captured on film for the first time ever.
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THIS IS NOT A GOOD LOOK FOR THE INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY, WHICH NORMALLY AT LEAST PRETENDS TO BE ACCOUNTABLE TO ELECTED OFFICIALS:
SINGAPORE: Certificate of Entitlement (COE) premiums for small cars plunged to the lowest in more than eight years as prices fell across the board in the latest bidding exercise on Wednesday (Jul 4).
For Category A cars, or those 1,600cc and below with horsepower not exceeding 130bhp, premiums closed at S$25,000, down from S$34,110 in the last exercise.
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It was the lowest since since Mar 10, 2010, when premiums were S$20,802.
Prices for larger and more powerful cars in Category B fell to S$31,000 from S$33,900.
Open category COEs, which can be used for any vehicle type but end up being used mainly for large cars, fell to S$31,001 from S$34,400.
Motorcycle premiums closed at S$6,514, down from S$6,889 in the last exercise.
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COEs for commercial vehicles, which include goods vehicles and buses, fell to S$31,092 from S$32,001 in the previous bidding exercise.
A total of 5,580 bids were received, with a quota of 4,239 COEs available.
Let's give Super League a break this week and give a warm welcome to our visitors from Australia, the Brisbane Broncos, will our boys do the business
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a) Crowd (Halliwell Jones Stadium, Capacity 15,200):
b) Score and Winning team: Warrington 0 v 0 Brisbane
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g) Huddersfield v Salford (Thursday)
Leigh v Leeds (Friday)
Wigan v Cronulla (Sunday)
Rashid Magomedov fought out his Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) contract and is waiting to see if he’ll be offered a new deal.
The lightweight recently defeated Bobby Green by split decision inside the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Missouri. The bout was part of the preliminary card of UFC on FOX 24 this past Saturday night (April 15). It was the final fight on Magomedov’s UFC deal.
Since entering the UFC, Magomedov has gone 5-1. In that span, he’s had one TKO win and earned four decision victories. Despite his success in the UFC, many fighters such as Ryan Bader and Lorenz Larkin have found success on the free agent market coming off wins.
Magomedov hasn’t made a decision as to what he wants to do. He’s simply waiting for a new offer from the UFC. He recently said he isn’t too sure if he’ll receive a new deal (via MMAJunkie.com):
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The Minister of Transportation, Mr Rotimi Amaechi has written to Mr Femi Fani -Kadode as well as Mr Lere Olayinka,media aide to governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti state demanding the retraction of their assertions on social media linking him to the $43m haul at Ikoyi,Lagos.
Prince Lateef Fagbemi,SAN, lawyer to the Minister who wrote and signed the letters on behalf of his client said that the assertions by Fani Kayode and Olayinka linking Amaechi to the $43m haul in Ikoyi were defamatory, among others.
Click the links below to download and read the letters:
Letter to Fani Kayode 1
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Lere Olayinka 1
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Manager Scott Servais expects Healy to be fully ready for Opening Day, Shannon Drayer of 710 ESPN Seattle reports.
Better yet, Servais added that the Mariners "acquired Healy to be [the] everyday first baseman. That's the plan if he's healthy and ready to go." Fellow first baseman Dan Vogelbach would likely be the starter if Healy isn't fully healthy and could even make the team if he is given how well the big lefty has hit this spring, but Healy has already appeared in multiple spring games. The right-handed infielder also has multiple extra-base hits already, likely solidifying his ability to take the field come Opening Day.
It's a Fort Wayne tradition dating back decades, but no one knows how long it's actually been around. The annual polar plunge at Johnny Appleseed Park welcomed hundreds of participates and spectators to the banks of the Saint Joseph River.
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ZURICH (Reuters) - The Court of Arbitration for Sport said on Monday three more Russian athletes -- champion biathlete Olga Zaytseva and cross country skiers Yulia Chekaleva and Anastasia Dotsenko -- have appealed against doping bans levied by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
FILE PHOTO: Anastasia Dotsenko of Russia crashes as she competes in the FIS World Cup cross-country skiing 3.1km free individual race in Oberhof, December 29, 2011. REUTERS/Thomas Peter
The appeals by Zaytseva, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, and the other two athletes add to those lodged last week by 22 Russian athletes who had been banned for life by the IOC for doping offences at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Tag Oil Ltd
* Tag Oil reports Q1 2018 results
* Tag Oil Ltd - average net daily production decreased by 4% for quarter ended June 30, 2017 to 1,169 BOE/D (77% oil) from 1,218 BOE/D (79% oil) for Q1 2017
* Tag Oil Ltd - revenues generated from oil and gas sales decreased by 14% for quarter ended June 30, 2017 to $5.4 million from $6.3 million for quarter ended March 31, 2017
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NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — A former New Jersey governor who is now chairman of the board at a major hospital recommended that the hospital hire a friend who was given a “no-show or low-show” job, according to a published report.
NJ.com reports former Republican Gov. Donald DiFrancesco made Jill Cooperman his assistant weeks after she was hired by University Hospital in Newark in 2014. Her salary soon rose and her title changed, spurring a whistleblower complaint.
The hospital board had an outside law firm investigate the accusation. The firm found the complaint credible, saying the hospital had a high-level administrator without a clear job title or responsibilities.
Cooperman declined to comment on the report. DiFrancesco said in a statement Cooperman was hired through proper processes.
When it comes to military service, having some idea of one’s family history can be both helpful and enlightening for anyone interested in learning more about who they are and where they came from. The Honorable Richard Masson, president judge of the Court of Commons Pleas of the 59th Judicial District of Pennsylvania, discussed during his remarks at Monday morning’s Memorial Day program at Memorial Park while also sharing with attendees a few stories related to his family members’ service.
May 3 Itron Inc:
* Itron announces first quarter 2017 financial results
* Q1 non-GAAP earnings per share $0.57
* Q1 GAAP earnings per share $0.40
* Q1 revenue $478 million versus I/B/E/S view $469.3 million
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.48 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Itron Inc says bookings in quarter totaled $424 million, an increase of 8 percent compared with bookings in q1 of 2016 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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That was a most interesting article in Saturday’s Review-Journal regarding alleged fraud in the 2016 vote. My gratitude to Secretary of State Barbara Cegavske for delving into and initiating an investigation into the issue and notifying the Department of Motor Vehicles to immediately cease offering voter registration materials to customers whom they believe may be non-citizens.
I’d venture to say that most of that voting took place within Clark County, where the vote sent three unqualified candidates to Congress and tilted the Legislature toward the Democrats.
Is it any wonder why the majority party is attempting to pass more legislation to expand voter registration procedures and automatically register people when they apply for or renew a license or identification card?
One final thought: Just look what the Democratic-controlled Legislature has done and is doing to California. One California is enough in the United States.
The Executive Water Finance Board will hold free meetings open to the public in St. George March 22 and 23 to gather local feedback on the financial and economic aspects of the Lake Powell Pipeline project. The Lake Powell Pipeline is a water delivery project that seeks to move more than 84,000 acre feet of water per year from Lake Powell to Washington and Kane counties. The meetings will examine the status of the project, financial issues, and existing water usage among other concerns. Residents unable to attend in person can submit a comment online here.
The first meeting will take place March 22 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Dixie High School, Lecture Hall 100. The school is located at 350 E 700 S in St. George. The second meeting March 23, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Washington County Water Conservancy District, located at 533 E. Waterworks Dr. in St. George.
DETROIT — Audi is recalling about 391,000 cars and SUVs in the U.S. and Canada because the electric coolant pumps can overeat and possibly cause a fire.
The recall covers the 2013 to 2016 A4, the 2013 to 2017 A5, the 2012 to 2015 A6, and the Q5 SUV from 2013 to 2017. All have 2-Liter turbocharged engines.
The Volkswagen luxury brand says in government documents that the pumps can become blocked with cooling system debris, or moisture in the pump can cause an electrical short. No reports of fires are listed.
Dealers will replace the pumps at no cost to owners. Audi says redesigned parts won’t be ready until November, but dealers will install a new version of the current pump until the redesigned ones are available.
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — A Portsmouth mother who authorities say abducted her two sons has turned herself in to police.
Portsmouth police say Asia Jarvis turned herself in at 5 p.m. on Monday, and is now facing charges of abduction and domestic assault and battery.
An Amber Alert was issued Friday for her two sons, 5-year-old Dominique Eugene Jarvis and 1-year-old Messiah Khyon Jones-Jarvis. The children were found on April 15 safe and unharmed.
This is a breaking news story. Stay with WAVY for updates.
The Diamondbacks optioned Miller to Triple-A Reno earlier this month, ArizonaSports.com reports.
Miller split time between Reno and Double-A Jackson last season, logging a 2.93 ERA and 94 strikeouts while holding opposing hitters to a .190 average over 70.2 frames. Those results prompted the Diamondbacks to protect Miller from the Rule 5 draft and add him to the 40-man roster over the winter, but the lefty wasn't under any serious consideration for an Opening Day assignment with the big club. He'll likely assume high-leverage work with Reno and should earn his first callup to the majors later this season.
WASHINGTON — U.S. businesses stockpiled more goods in December and posted the biggest sales increase in nearly six years.
The Commerce Department says that business inventories rose a seasonally adjusted 0.4 per cent in December, led by an increase in stockpiles at stores that sell food and beverages. Auto and auto parts dealers trimmed inventories 0.6 per cent ; furniture and appliance stores also cut back.
Companies also reported a 2 per cent monthly sales increase, best since March 2011.
Manufacturers reported that sales rose 2.2 per cent in December; retailers posted a 1.2 per cent gain.
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SUSPENDED POLICEMAN AWAITING PUBLIC HEARING
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Suspended Samson Assistant Police Chief Darrell Smith is still awaiting a public hearing after the regular Samson City Council meeting on February 7th.
Smith was suspended with pay pending a hearing that Smith said he chose to have as a public hearing. There has been no comment on why Smith was suspended, nor any date of Smith’s hearing by City Hall.
City Attorney Jeff Hatcher said at the council meeting that council should make no comment on the case until the hearing, as council members will be the jury to hear the case.
March 31 Kiadis Pharma NV:
* Kiadis pharma announces annual results for the year ended december 31, 2016
* Cash position decreased to 14.6 million euros at year-end 2016 compared to 28.7 million euros at end of 2015
* FY net loss 14.8 million euros ($15.80 million) versus loss of 16.5 million euros year ago
* FY operating loss of 11.4 million euros versus loss of 16.0 million euros year ago Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9368 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
An Osceola man was hit and killed on I-55 in Pemiscot County Sunday morning.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, 46-year-old Jessie Miller was hit and killed on I-55 at mile marker 8, around 12:45 a.m. Sunday.
The driver of the car that hit Miller never stopped.
Miller was pronounced dead at the scene by the Pemiscot County Coroner.
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The Folks at the Princeton Rescue Squad got an amazing gift here at Christmas that will benefit the entire community.
The Castlegar Fire Department helped with a rescue just east of the turn off to the Brilliant Generating Station over the long weekend. Chief Sam Lattanzio says it happened in the early morning hours of July second. He says they’re not sure what led to the circumstances, but someone was injured on the east side of the Kootenay River up a 100-150 meter steep slope which required Nelson Search and Rescue to be called in.
Chief Latanzio says the true hero is a member of the public heard calls for help and acted quickly.
The individual had serious but non-life threatening injuries at the time of rescue. It’s the second helicopter rescue in the area since the beginning of May.
Chief Latanzio says otherwise there were only a few minor calls over the Canada Day long weekend.
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GUNTUR: The AgriGold victims threatened to commit suicide, if the government failed to return their deposits within a month. The AgriGold victims staged 24-hour Porata Deeksha here on Wednesday evening. Tension prevailed for some time, when they tried to hang themselves with nooses at the deeksha premises.
The leaders intervened and stopped the mass suicide bid. CPI State assistant secretary M Nageswara Rao and Andhra Intellectual Forum president Chalasani Srinivas rushed to the deeksha spot and appealed to the victims not to take the extreme step. The victims of AgriGold lamented that they had deposited money hoping to get lumpsum, but the AgriGold denied deposits to them even after completion of maturity, forcing them to hit the streets. They said that the State government failed to keep its promise of repaying deposits by auctioning assets of AgriGold.
North Korea’s vice minister of external economic affairs, Ku Bon-tae, is visiting China amid signs Beijing is moving to ease its sanctions on Pyongyang.
Ku arrived in Beijing on Monday aboard an Air Koryo flight.
During his stay, he is set to meet with government officials and discuss ways to boost bilateral cooperation in agriculture, railways and electricity as well as the issue of providing aid to the North.
Ku had visited China in 2010 to attend the opening ceremony of the World Expo held in Shanghai. Also that same year, he led an economic and trade delegation to the Northeast Asia Investment and Trade Expo held in Jilin Province.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Alico Inc:
* ALICO, INC. ANNOUNCES FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017
* ALICO INC - QTRLY LOSS PER DILUTED COMMON SHARE $2.29
* ALICO INC - RESULTS WERE NEGATIVELY IMPACTED BY ABOUT $24.0 MILLION OF ONE-TIME ITEMS WHICH INCLUDED HURRICANE IRMA‘S IMPACT ON 2017-2018 SEASON
* ALICO INC - QTRLY ADJUSTED LOSS PER DILUTED COMMON SHARE $0.86
* ALICO INC - IN Q1 OF FISCAL 2018 ALICO WILL CEASE ITS DIRECT CATTLE OPERATIONS AT ALICO RANCH Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The AJ homes issue features studies of two Bristol schemes on former garage sites by Emmett Russell Architects; New Mildmay in east London by Feilden Clegg Bradley and Matthew Lloyd Architects; and Weston Street mansion block in Bermondsey by AHMM. We also look at the growing popularity of co-housing schemes, while Owen Hatherley despairs at the redevelopment of Battersea Power Station ...
Familia (suspension) struck out one in a clean inning for High-A St. Lucie on Saturday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
His fastball topped out at 97 mph, and Familia is well on his way to rejoining a struggling Mets bullpen later this week. He'll likely make two more minor-league appearances, including Monday for Double-A Binghamton, before his suspension is over, but manager Terry Collins may keep him out of closing duties immediately upon his return. Familia should be slotted back in for ninth-inning work soon enough, though.
Matt Wright must figure out how to get an agitated killer under control and out of harm's way…but the 15-foot croc proves to be a major challenge.
BERLIN (AP) — Police say a burning bird falling from an overhead electric line set fire to a field in northern Germany that was parched by dry weather, torching some 7 hectares (17 acres) of land.
Police in the Baltic Sea port city of Rostock said witnesses reported that the bird caused a short-circuit in a railway power line and fell to the ground in flames. The neighboring field then caught fire, and more than 50 firefighters were deployed to tackle the blaze on Tuesday evening.
Farmers in northeastern Germany have been complaining of the effects of a persistent lack of rain over the past two months.
Nova Poshta, a leader in express delivery in Ukraine, has said that Ddos attack at its servers are being made from time to time.
"The maximum capacity of attacks reached 40 gigabits. In most cases, these attacks do not lead to a lack of service. Short-term interruptions (worsening) of quality in work are possible. This does not affect the work of the offices and the network," the company told Interfax-Ukraine.
The company said that it is operating as usual. At the moment, the situation is being investigated and a detailed analysis is being conducted.
As reported, on March 16, the Prosecutor General's Office of Ukraine conducted searches in Nova Poshta's offices in several cities in Ukraine.
Nova Poshta, founded in 2001, is the leader in the local delivery market. The company's network consists of more than 2,350 depots. In 2017, Nova Poshta delivered more than 145 million items.
April 10 SI-TECH Information Technology Co Ltd :
* To use undistributed profits to pay a cash dividend of 3 yuan (pre-tax) per 10 shares to shareholders for FY 2016
* To use additional paid-in capital to distribute 3 new shares for every 10 shares
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Maucieri rallied the Lightning from a 2-1 deficit by scoring the game's last two goals—both unassisted—in the first five minutes of the final period. Drew Elfering scored the other NL goal which tied the game 1-1 in the first period.
Goalie Jaeger Reed stopped 24 of 26 shots for the Lightning who improved to 7-1-1 after their fifth straight victory.
River Falls 1 1 0—2
Northern Lakes 1 0 2—3
First period: RF-Wyatt Grundstrom 1:43; NL-Drew Elfering (Brendan Knox, Aaron Cable) 7:56
Second period: RF-Matt Miller (Grundstrom, Brandon Stocker) 3:28
Third period: NL-Josh Maucieri 0:51; NL-Maucieri 5:00
Shots on goal: NL 27, RF 26
Goalies: NL-Jaeger Reed (24 saves); RF-Jake Miller (24 saves)
Overall: NL 7-1-1. Next: Wadena-Deer Creek vs. Northern Lakes at Crosby 7 p.m. Tuesday.
Twin Cities Tap Festival Fundraiser: Tap On Tap
Twincy has it all! Even a tap dance festival. Help the folks behind the Twin Cities Tap Festival raise funds tonight at Surly’s Sheid Hall Banquet room with food, beers, entertainment from the Hula Peppers, and a bunch of raffle prizes like theater and music tickets, new tap shoes, and more. And, of course, if you are yourself a tap dancer, bring in your shoes for the Cutting Contest. Advance ticket sales have ended, but you can still stomp clack your way in with a ticket at the door. 6-9 PM. $25. —Jessika Langley
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Primos Northgate opened in 1964 and stayed open for the next 37 years, said Don Primos, owner and a grandson of the founder.
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The Milwaukee Brewers could clinch their sixth straight series win with a victory over St. Louis on Wednesday afternoon.
An officer of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) from Pasacao, Camarines Sur was arrested for illegal discharge of firearms.
Police Officer 3 (PO3) Ryan Lumbre, Coast Guard detachment commander, was arrested Jan. 1, around 5 p.m.
The police confiscated a 9mm gun and an empty 9mm shell from Lumbre.
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Earlier, the police also arrested members of the Philippine Army for the same offense.
Arrested were Privates First Class Kevin Fajilgutan, John Rey Calansa and Leonard Magro, members of the 514th Engineering Construction Battalion. CDG
Welcome to today’s live blog.
We will be keeping you up-to-date with all the breaking news for the county, and sharing with you some of our top stories from Gloucester, Cheltenham, Stroud, Tewkesbury, the Forest of Dean and the Cotswolds.
This will include the latest on the woman who fell from a bridge over the Golden Valley Bypass last night, the fire that caused the evacuation of GL1 leisure centre, and more tributes to Murron McDermid, who died falling from a multi-storey car park in Gloucester.
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife is releasing six bear cubs into the wild Friday.
The cubs are going to an undisclosed location in artificial dens on Pikes Peak. The cubs have been tranquilized and will be taken to two different sites on the mountain, where they will spend the remainder of the winter.
While they allowed News 5 to come along for the journey they asked that we not reveal the exact location of the bears for their safety.
In this enhanced episode, tis the season for surprises, miracles, and ho-ho-Pol! Animals don’t know it's a holiday, so they’re still getting sick!
Shia LaBeouf and Mia Goth link arms while heading to their car after running errands on Friday (December 30) in Los Angeles.
The married couple got caught in the rain without an umbrella.
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A judge has said Uber's appeal against the loss of its London licence won't begin until April, and it could be delayed until June.
Uber's legal battle with London regulators kicked off today at a preliminary hearing at Westminster Magistrates court.
The appeal should begin on 30 April and last for five days, a judge said, according to Reuters.
Two further preliminary hearings will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday next week to decide whether a trade union and the London Taxi Drivers' Association can join Uber and Transport for London (TfL) in the case.
TfL said it would not renew Uber's licence in September, citing safety concerns.
The firm also had its licence suspended in Sheffield last week after it failed to respond to requests for information, according to the council.
Separately, the European Court of Justice is set to make a ruling in the coming weeks over whether Uber should be considered a digital platform or a transport company, which could impact the way it is regulated.
UFC champion's three cars torched: 'Life was put in danger' Three cars belonging to former UFC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis were set ablaze outside his Milwaukee home early Thursday morning. The incident happened at around 1 a.m. and is being...
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Two people have been shot allegedly by a police inspector in Noida's sector 122, on Saturday night. Family of the injured men claims that, Jitendra Yadav and Sunil were shot for "no reason".Senior Superintendent of Police Luv Kumar told reporters that, "Jitendra Yadav, who was shot in the neck, is said to be critical, while Sunil has been hurt on his leg."Police are investigating into the shooting incident and if the Inspector is found guilty then strict action will be taken, Mr Luv Kumar said.A case has been registered.Jitendra has been admitted in Noida's Fortis hospital; he is undergoing treatment in the Intensive Care Unit. Family members claim that the two men were returning from Bahrampur, at around 10:30 pm, with two other friends when a police officer stopped their vehicle and fired at one of them without any reason.Reports suggest Jitendra is the owner of the gym, which is frequently visited by the police inspector who shot him.
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One of the top players in the class of 2019 is considering IU among his final list of schools.
La Porte (Ind.) La Lumiere five-star forward Isaiah Stewart released his list of top 10 schools on Wednesday night, he told Rivals, which included Indiana in the mix alongside Duke, Villanova, Michigan State, Texas, Louisville, Syracuse, Washington, Georgetown and Notre Dame.
“I choose these 10 schools because I felt they fit me the best and I can see myself there,” he told Rivals.com's Corey Evans. “After [Nike] Peach Jam, USA Basketball is coming up so that’s my main focus besides the list as of right now.
"I’ll cut it again after July and start planning my officials.”
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) – The University of Louisville has granted two players release from the football program.
The university made the announcement regarding linebacker Isaac Stewart and defensive back Lyn Strange on Wednesday.
Stewart appeared in 11 games for UofL in 2017, according to the release. He finished with 26 tackles and two tackles for loss. Stewart is a native of Charlotte, North Carolina, according to the release.
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Strange sat out as a redshirt for the Cardinals last season, according to the release. He is a native of Leon, Florida.
UofL has not released the reason why the release was requested.
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TORONTO — The Toronto Argonauts have acquired quarterback James Franklin and a third-round selection in the 2018 CFL Draft from the Edmonton Eskimos in exchange for Canadian offensive lineman Mason Woods.
Franklin has made 12 appearances over three seasons in Edmonton, completing 116-of-176 pass attempts for 1,449 yards, 12 touchdowns, and one interception while rushing for 145 yards and one touchdown on 18 carries.
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ROSEVILLE, Mich. - A police department in Michigan is facing questions from the public following a dog capture that was caught on camera.
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Start your Fourth of July off with the 37th La Palma Fitness Run for Fun which will be held on Tuesday, July 4 starting at 7:30 a.m. near La Palma’s Central Park, located at 7821 Walker St.
The event features a competitive 5K Run, 10K Run, and a competitive 5K Walk – one of the few in Southern California.
Parents can also introduce their children to the joy of running in the non-competitive Yankee Doodle Dash for participants’ ages 2 to 12 years old. Yankee Doodle Dash runners will receive an official race bib and a participation medal.
It pays to register early: register before May 31 for only $32 or before June 30 for $37.
By registering online you will receive a commemorative race shirt (excludes the Yankee Doodle Dash participants) and all runners finishing the race will receive a finisher medal.
For more information, including pricing and to register, please visit www.cityoflapalma.org/run or call 714-690-3350.
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The cow escaped from a truck taking it to the slaughterhouse on Monday evening and was last seen running loose on a road near the small town of Fredriksfors, 30 kilometres west of Hudiksvall in eastern Sweden. "They tried to lure the cow back by putting out hay on the ground, but it failed.
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As many as 344 cadets of the 134th course of the National Defence Academy (NDA), including 15 from friendly foreign countries, marched past Quarterdeck of the Khetrapal Parade Ground as they passed out of the tri-services academy in the presence of President Ram Nath Kovind on Wednesday.
The 344 passing cadets included 238 from the Army, 26 from the Navy and 80 from the Air Force.
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SoftBank to buy Fortress Investment for $3.3 bln
Feb 14 (Reuters) - Japan's SoftBank Group Corp said it would buy asset manager Fortress Investment Group LLC for about $3.3 billion.
Fortress plans to maintain its current base dividend of 9 cents per share for the fourth quarter of 2016, the company said in a statement.
Boy pronounced dead after being pulled from pool in Hartford
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Hartford police say a 16-year-old boy was found drowned in a city pool.
The Hartford Courant reports that police say they found the boy Wednesday at the Keney Park pool in Hartford and they tried unsuccessfully to revive him.
He was pronounced dead at Saint Francis Hospital.
Hartford Police received a report of a missing boy early Wednesday morning.
Police did not immediately identify the boy publicly.
They're investigating the circumstances surrounding his death.
Bitflyer is the world's biggest bitcoin exchange by volume. After success in Japan, Bitflyer U.S. COO eyes the U.S. as its next market ripe for expansion.
A central Ohio lawmaker wants to try again to make tougher penalties for violent assaults of strangulation. The state senator believes this could lead to fewer domestic violence deaths.
The proposal would add strangulation as part of the felony assault code, which means more jail time. Senator Stephanie Kunze of Hilliard says right now a person could serve a max of 10 days in jail for strangling someone.
“That’s really not enough time for someone who’s been abused to find shelter somewhere else a lot of times it involves children and moving them to safe place and really if you think about it 10 days or less is not enough time to get your life picked up and moved.”
Advocates say victims of strangulation are seven times more likely to become murder victims. Kunze's bill passed the House last year, but wasn't voted on in the Senate.
A court has upheld a five-year prison sentence for a Detroit-area man who talked about making attacks on behalf of the Islamic State group -- a key decision that can serve as a precedent in other cases.
Khalil Abu Rayyan was convicted of gun-related crimes. The 23-year-old wasn't charged with terrorism and never attacked anyone. But the judge who gave him the long sentence said he couldn't ignore Rayyan's online fascination with terrorism.
A federal appeals court said Monday that Judge George Caram Steeh carefully used his discretion to come up with a "reasonable sentence." Rayyan's guidelines were much lower than the five-year punishment. He apologized and said he didn't hurt anyone.
The appeals court hears federal cases from Michigan, Kentucky, Tennessee and Ohio.
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March 19 (Reuters) - Internap Corp:
* INTERNAP - IS APPROACHING EXISTING LENDERS TO APPROVE REDUCTION OF FIRST LIEN TERM LOAN'S PRICING WITH NO CHANGE TO 1.00% LIBOR FLOOR OR MATURITY‍​ Source text: (bit.ly/2HK1rwM) Further company coverage:
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* BOARD PROPOSES CASH DIVIDEND OF 25 PERCENT OF SHARE NOMINAL VALUE FOR YEAR 2017 Source: (bit.ly/2G8G7nE) Further company coverage:
His first fight in nearly a year is a bit more than a week away, usually the time for fighters to at least mention potential future opponents. Rigondeaux is in no mood to play amateur matchmaker these days because the undefeated Cuban southpaw considers it almost pointless.
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Super Eagles defender, Kenneth Omeruo, has made it clear he would not leave Chelsea to go on loan again.
Omeruo, in an interview with ACL Sports, admitted he was tired of moving from one club to another every transfer window.
According to the 24-year-old, he is read to stay or leave Stamford Bridge permanently this summer.
Omeruo joined the Blues in January 2012 as a teenager and was loaned out to Dutch Eredivisie side ADO Den Haag immediately.
He has been out for four further loan spells since then, the last ending this month in Turkey.
“One thing I don’t want is to go on loan again.
“It’s been too much! It is either I am back to Chelsea to stay and play or I need a home, I need a permanent place to really focus and play,” Omeruo said.
Omeruo has one year left on his current Chelsea contract.
It’s been confirmed that contracts for the construction of Cockhill Bridge have been signed with work due to start within weeks.
The overall €3 million project will see the construction of the new bridge on the outskirts of Buncrana as well as new approach roads to the crossing.
Wills Brothers Civil Engineering Contractors have been awarded the contract for the construction of the bridge after a tendering process.
Councillor John Ryan says this time next year should see the bridge completed:
Councillor Bernard McGuinness says the new bridge will provide improved accessibility for the growing tourism numbers to the area:
Jess Hilarious Blasts Nicki Minaj And Her Barbz For Being Bitter
What’s going on in Nicki Minaj’s world? First she cried over the making of Motor Sport, now she’s being cut throat on social media. Comedian Jess Hilarious, who usually comments on Black pop culture in her “Jess With The Mess” takes, says Nicki is BITTER and DEPRESSED for hitting the unfollow button after she made a Motor Sport joke.
She told Nicki’s Barbz that they were delusional, like their plastic Queen is.
Jess’ joke probably DID sting Nicki, who got emotional that Cardi B supposedly didn’t sing her praises after recording Motor Sport. Jess made a clever joke about Nicki’s original lyrics referring to Cardi as her “quarterback’ and points out that when Nicki was Lil Kim’s QB, she sh*tted on her!
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Ouch!!! We see why Nicki was probably upset. As always, her Barbz are attacking Jess with pink emojis and dragging her horrible wigs online. Hit the flip to see the vicious Barbz’ unkind words about the messy comedian.
The Growing Dangers of the New Nuclear-Arms Race
The Trump Administration’s push for more nuclear weapons is part of a perilous global drive to miniaturize and modernize devices that already promise annihilation.
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The SEC isn’t flinching in its effort to create a fiduciary rule after the DOL’s version of the rule was shot down in court.
Last week’s Fifth Circuit Appeals Court ruling against the DOL rule “hasn’t affected the way I’m approaching this,” SEC chair Jay Clayton said Monday, according to InvestmentNews. “I haven’t had any discussions with DOL about what it means from a broader perspective of administrative law. But, as far as I’m concerned, we’re moving forward.”
WWE returns to the Resch Center with "SmackDown Live" on March 6. (Photo: Courtesy of PMI Entertainment Group)
ASHWAUBENON - AJ Styles, Randy Orton and Charlotte are among the WWE superstars who will step in the ring when "SmackDown Live" comes to the Resch Center on March 6.
Shinsuke Nakamura, Jindeer Mahal, The USOs, The New Day and Kevin Owens are also scheduled to appear for the 6:45 p.m. event that will air live at 7 p.m. on USA Network.
Tickets are $113, $83, $68, $43, $33 and $23. They go on sale at 11 a.m. Friday at the Resch box office, ticketstaronline.com and (800) 895-0071.
In other WWE news, "Raw" will hit the BMO Harris Bradley Center in Milwaukee on March 5 with Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, Dean Ambrose, Alexa Bliss, Braun Strowman, Finn Balor and Bray Wyatt are scheduled to be on the card.
Those tickets are $110-$15 and on sale at ticketmaster.com.
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The weather was clear the week of Homecoming 2016 as students spent the week constructing floats for the theme of “Coming Home to Clemson.” While floats were going up, another group of students, faculty and volunteers were on the other end of Bowman Field, building Clemson’s 23rd Habitat for Humanity house built since 1997 and providing a local family with affordable housing.
Baltimore Orioles' Seth Smith rounds the bases on his two-run home run as Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Casey Lawrence waits on the mound in the fifth inning of a baseball game Monday, Aug. 14, 2017, in Seattle. Elaine Thompson AP Photo
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The Bills have problems to worry about next year, beyond the Doug Whaley press conference that made the organization look like a dysfunctional mess, I mean.
According to Tim Graham of the Buffalo News, star wide receiver Sammy Watkins needs another surgery on his previously broken left foot.
The 2014 first-rounder, who would ostensibly be a centerpiece of any rebuilding effort there, wasn’t able to have much of an impact this season. He played in just eight games, with a stint on IR between the first two and the last six. As a result, he had career lows with 28 catches for 430 yards and two touchdowns.
He said last week he was hoping to avoid another surgery on his foot, but apparently that’s not the case, and now the Bills have to wonder when he’ll be ready to get back on the field and how available he’ll be this offseason.
Egypt will hold a presidential election on March 26-28, with the incumbent Abdel Fattah al-Sisi widely expected to seek a second term in office. Scarlett Cvitanovich reports.
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In 2010, a legislation was passed that 33 percent seats will be reserved for women in the Lok Sabha and eight years later it has proven to be a rather good decision. A June 2018 survey published by Inter-Parliamentary Union has revealed that women legislators, compared to men, have raised more economic growth in their constituencies.
Corruption, efficiency, and motivation in men and women were explored in case of economic growth and it was found that women are less likely to have criminal charges pending against them and also do not take part in corrupt practices.
As per the research, women are more efficient at creating an infrastructure for growth, which the authors of the study base on the road projects under the women MLAs, who manage resources effectively to reinforce growth.
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THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: As long as the Congress and the BJP follow the same economic policies, joining hands with the Congress and forming a government will be detrimental, CPM state secretary Kodiyeri Balakrishnan said here on Saturday.
Rejecting an alliance with the Congress at the national level, Kodiyeri pointed out that a coalition should be among political parties with similar ideologies. A national alternative is needed against communalism and liberalisation policies. Joining hands with the Congress will prove to be advantage BJP, he said while inaugurating the delegates meet at the CPM district conference.
Kodiyeri said the BJP has been trying to implement the RSS’ communal agenda. Referring to the debate on the CPM’s draft political-tactical line to be presented before the party congress, he said the CPM had joined hands with other parties against the BJP whenever needed.
State Sen. Carrie Ruud (R-Breezy Point) received the Legislator of Distinction Award from the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities (CGMC) at its three-day conference earlier this month.
The Legislator of Distinction Award is given to legislators who played key roles in advancing CGMC’s policy during the preceding session.
Sen. Ruud is currently serving her third term in the Minnesota State Senate and is the chair of the Environment and National Resources Policy and Legacy Finance Committee.
Sen. Ruud authored legislation this past session that will make the permitting process more transparent and simpler for cities.
CGMC is a nonprofit, nonpartisan advocacy organization representing 90 cities outside of the Twin Cities metropolitan area. The Coalition educates legislators about issues important to Greater Minnesota.
Former 'SNL' star Abby Elliott weds "House of Cards" writer Kennedy proposed to Elliott in October 2015.
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PARIS, April 20 French cosmetics group L'Oreal said on Thursday it has appointed Nicolas Hieronimus to the newly-created position of deputy chief executive.
Hieronimus, 52, joined L'Oreal in 1987 after graduating from French business school Essec, according to a biography on the group's website.
During his 30-year career at L'Oreal, he developed the skincare business, with the creation of Dermo Expertise, Solar Expertise and Men Expert, the group said. (Reporting by Mathieu Rosemain; Editing by Adrian Croft)
Locals meet HOF’er, Rangers’ idol ‘Pudge’ in Waxahachie
Rangers fans of all ages turned out to the H-E-B in Waxahachie on Wednesday for a chance to meet former Rangers’ catcher and MLB Hall-of-Famer Ivan “Pudge” Rodriguez ahead of his famed
No. 7 jersey being retired in Arlington this weekend. Rodriguez signed copies of his book “They Call me Pudge, My Life Playing the Game I Love.” Read the full story and more in your Weekend edition of The Ennis News. Be informed, subscribe today!
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Kim Kardashian takes the White House!
The Keeping Up With the Kardashians star is in Washington, D.C. to meet with President Donald Trump's senior adviser and son-in-law Jared Kushner to discuss prison reform, E! News has learned. She will also sit down with the president and is planning to ask him to pardon a woman serving a life sentence without parole for a first-time drug offense.
Kim was photographed arriving to the White House on Wednesday afternoon wearing a black pantsuit and lime green heels.
Earlier this month, E! News learned that Kim was in talks with Jared to pardon a 62-year-old great-grandmother named Alice Marie Johnson.
Alice is currently serving a life sentence for a first-time, nonviolent drug offense. It's been over 20 years since she began her sentence in federal prison in Oct. 1996.
What a great day Sunday turned out to be for the BMW Dallas Marathon. And what an amazing finish in the women’s division.
Chandler Self was far ahead of the field and heading toward the tape when her body just gave out. Struggling even to stand, Self began to collapse.
That’s when a 17-year-old student from Greenhill Academy named Ariana Luterman jumped in to help Self across the finish line. Luterman was part of a relay team, and told reporters later “I just couldn’t help but think that she worked so many months.”
No, this isn't Google Assistant's latest feature. It's a hack, and a cheap one at that. An off-the-shelf CO2-powered pellet gun, a Google Home smart speaker and a TP-Link smart outlet that sends electricity to a solenoid that actually pulls the trigger.
But put it all together, and you've got a conversation-starting piece of art. A glimpse into a future, maybe, where autonomous weapons could theoretically mow people down. Artist Alexander Reben told Engadget that he didn't need to use a Google Home -- it could have as easily been an Amazon Echo or any other such device.
The video comes at a particularly interesting time for Google, though, which is reportedly considering guidelines that would keep the company from working on autonomous weaponry, after thousands of employees signed a petition against the company's work on Project Maven and nearly a dozen reportedly quit in protest.
Google didn't immediately reply to a request for comment.
In the new Netflix series “Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events,” premiering Friday, Neil Patrick Harris (“How I Met Your Mother”) is nearly unrecognizable as the pointy-nosed villain Count...
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TEHRAN, Iran (AP) - Iranian state TV says police have arrested a man who was hoarding two tons of gold coins in order to manipulate the market.
The Wednesday report quotes Tehran police chief Gen. Hossein Rahimi as saying the 58-year-old suspect had accomplices who helped him collect the coins over the past 10 months. He did not identify the suspect, who state media referred to as the "Sultan of Coins."
Two tons would be the equivalent of around 250,000 coins.
Iranians have stocked up on gold coins and other safe haven investments as the local currency has plummeted in recent months. The Iranian rial has plunged to 90,000 to the dollar - double the government rate of 42,000.
Once the site of a World's Fair and then a U.S. Naval station, San Francisco's Treasure Island is taking on a new look as a large, but ecologically-focused and sustainable new residential and retail development. The $5 billion, 8,000-home Treasure Island Development will feature open spaces, three hotels, restaurants, stores, offices and entertainment venues.
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The City of Americus will kick off a new event this weekend to celebrate Peach State products
A 41-year-old woman was arrested on criminal trespassing charges after returning to the Desert Sands Motel on Interstate 35E, where she had previously been spotted. An officer arrived at the motel, located in the 600 block of North I-35E, at about 10:15 p.m. Saturday.
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A pair of NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station embarked on a six-and-a-half-hour spacewalk today to upgrade and repair the orbiting outpost.
The spacewalk began at 8:39 a.m. EDT, and lasted 6 hours and 31 minutes.
Astronauts Drew Feustel and Ricky Arnold, both veteran spacewalkers, swapped out a leaky cooling component with a replacement on the station’s port-side truss. The unit is designed to keep batteries in the space station's external systems cool. The spacewalkers also installed a camera system on the exterior of the “Destiny” laboratory, which will be used when future commercial spacecraft dock at the ISS.
This was the 210th spacewalk at the ISS since 1998. It was Fuestel's eighth spacewalk and Arnold's fourth.
Feustel and Arnold arrived at the ISS on March 23 and are slated to return to Earth in October.
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TORONTO - After snatching Game 2 in double overtime, Kasperi Kapanen said the Toronto Maple Leafs would give the Washington Capitals a run for their money.
He was right.
Tyler Bozak scored the overtime winner and Auston Matthews had a goal and an assist as the Leafs pulled in front 2-1 in their best-of-seven series with Washington with a 4-3 win on Monday night. William Nylander and Nazem Kadri (two points) also found the back of the net for Toronto and Frederik Andersen made 23 saves.
The Leafs dug out from a pair of two-goal deficits in the victory, taking unlikely control of a meeting with the Presidents' Trophy winners and perennial playoff disappointments.
Alex Ovechkin, Nicklas Backstrom and Evgeny Kuznetsov all scored in defeat for the Caps while Braden Holtby gave up four goals on 28 shots with Game 4 ahead on Wednesday night.
All three games so far have been decided in overtime.
Authorities in Kazakhstan say that at least nine people were killed when a residential building in the central town of Shakhan, about 200 kilometers southeast of the capital, Astana, partially collapsed.
The Interior Ministry reported that the building collapsed on January 2, but the cause of the disaster has not been determined.
Rescue workers continue to work at the scene, and authorities said the death toll could still rise.
Four survivors, including two children, have been pulled from the ruins.
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March 28 Eurotel SA:
* Said on Monday that its FY revenue was 338.3 million zlotys ($86.61 million) versus 281.7 million zlotys a year ago
* FY net profit was 9.3 million zlotys versus 8.0 million zlotys a year ago
* Eurotel has always shared with its shareholders with a profit and nowadays there are all the prerequisites for continuing this tradition, says CEO of the company
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KALISPELL - A man is in custody after allegedly firing shots at his wife and pastor and then holding law enforcement in a standoff.
Flathead County Sheriff Chuck Curry says around 10 AM on Tuesday, deputies responded to home in Marion after a 911 report of shots fired.
Deputies determined that John Anthony Evangelestomp, 52, had been talking with his wife and a pastor in their home. As his wife and pastor left, Evangelestomp is accused of following them outside and firing shots at them.
No one was hit by the gunfire, deputies say.
Evangelestomp went back inside and claimed to be armed with several weapons, deputies say. He didn't come out until the Flathead County SWAT Team and negotiators responded and negotiated for him to come outside peacefully and unarmed.
Officers then took Evangelestomp into custody. He's held in Flathead County Jail on pending felony charges.
Logistics Readiness Center (LRC) facility Closures and Limited Services June 15 for the German Holiday, and June 16. Please see the following facilities for closures and limited services:
Personal Property Processing Office (PPPO): will be open, but with “limited” operations
Vehicle Processing Center (VPC): Closed 15th
Transportation Motor Pool (TMP): Closed on 15 and 16th
Official SATO Travel on Patch and Kelley Barracks: Closed 15th
Drivers Testing and Training Station (DTTS): will be open, but with “limited” operations the 15 and 16th
Installation Property Book Office (IPBO): will be open for “APPOINTMENT ONLY” services on the 15 and 16th
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A Heat Advisory has been issued for Erie, Niagara, Orleans and Genesee counties from noon until 8 p.m.
Near record high temperatures combined with high humidity will make it feel like it's in the mid to upper 90s later today. A light southeasterly breeze will bring the hottest temperatures to the Buffalo area, not allowing Lake Erie to offer its usual cooling effects.
Humidity values will stay elevated tonight into parts of tomorrow with a cooler breeze developing Friday and into the weekend.
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WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. (CBSNewYork) — Harry Rockafeller made quite an impression on the people of Wall Township.
So much so that the local police department set up a GoFundMe page to help raise funds so that a statue can be built in the World War II veteran’s honor, CBS2’s Erin Logan reported Monday.
Rockafeller, who died back in August at the age of 100, became friends with many of the officers in the department, but he became best friend with Officer Michael Malone.
Malone met Maj. Gen. Rockafeller randomly on a police call and they developed a friendship over the last five years.
“These guys, Harry, the ‘greatest generation’ … it was their duty to serve; it is out duty to remember,” Malone said.
Malone told CBS2’s Logan the goal is to raise $130,000 so that a 9-foot statue of Rockafeller can be erected on the property in front of the Wall Township Police Department, something all involved hope happens on Veterans Day, Nov. 11.
N'Djamena - Chad, one of the African countries hit hardest by the drop in oil prices, announced on Saturday that it had reached an accord with a group of foreign energy companies ending a tax dispute. The deal, signed on Friday by the government and a consortium led by Esso, a unit of US energy giant ExxonMobil, extends the group's operating licence in the Doba basin until 2050.
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A block party on Commerce Street before second-round NCAA Tournament games at nearby Intrust Bank Arena drew fans on Saturday. Jerry Siebenmark File photo
The search for a missing fisherman at Lake Ferry on the Wairarapa coast has been suspended for the day.
Police say the fisherman went underwater this afternoon and did not resurface while attempting to cross the Ruamahanga River mouth.
He was wearing fishing waders when he was washed out to sea at around 2.30pm.
Lake Ferry, Wairarapa. Source: Wikimedia Commons/ Celia WB
Members of the public informed police who launched a search and rescue operation.
Extensive searches by air and boat were undertaken, however, the man was not located.
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THE DEPARTMENT of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has inked a deal with Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for a feasibility study and master plan on flood control and drainage in Davao City. “The project aims to enhance the river basin and improve drainage system in Davao City in accordance with JICA’s Environmental and Social Considerations,” DPWH said in a statement released Tuesday, April 24. The study is expected to be completed in 24 months, which will then be used for implementing projects that would address the flooding problem in the city. — Denise A. Valdez
60-year-old Mark Timothy McBride is this month's featured fugitive and a Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offender.
McBride is wasted for failing to register as a sex offender and parole violation. He was arrested in 2006 on three counts of indecency with a child and sexual contact for incidents which involved two 16-year-old girls.
McBride is known to have ties to Fort Worth and Pagosa Springs, CO and may have sought work in Alaska.
He is 5 feet 10 inches tall and approximately 250 pounds. He may or may not be wearing glasses.
The Texas Department of Public Safety is offering an $8,000 reward for any information regarding McBride.
Texas DPS asks anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers or the Texas Department of Public Safety. All tips are guaranteed to remain anonymous.
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For three plus quarters against the Packers it looked like the Browns would get their first victory of the season and thus put an end to the possibility of becoming just the second team in NFL history to go 0-16. But then the Browns did what the Browns always seem to do, snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.
Green Bay would score 14 fourth quarter points to force overtime and then after DeShone Kizer’s second interception of the game, Brett Hundley connected with Davante Adams for a 25 yard touchdown pass and the Browns collapse was complete. What was once a seemingly comfortable 21-7 fourth quarter lead, ended in a 27-21 Cleveland overtime loss and the winless season continues.
Next up for the Hue Jackson’s squad, they host the Baltimore Ravens this Sunday at 1pm for their final home game of the 2017 season. Should the Browns lose that game and fall to 0-14, they would have to try and avoid the 0-16 season by winning at either Chicago or Pittsburgh in the final two games.
Over 9,000 customers are currently without power across the Permian Basin area due to the severe weather moving across the area.
According to ONCOR, 9,247 customers are currently without power.
For the latest on power outages, visit the ONCOR Stormcenter website at http://stormcenter.oncor.com/external/default.html
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Rumours are he's departed Leigh. Could he end up back at FC?
I know AP tried to get him here when Radders took over.
Fox Firepower: Defense Specialist Allison Barrie with a closer look at the Army Research Lab's program to develop a 'bionic third arm' which would allow soldiers to carry bigger and heavier weaponry into the field.
Lilyana Lord-Knowlin, 4, is all smiles at the Wilkes-Barre NAACP 19th annual Diversity/People's Picnic at Kirby Park on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017. Christopher Dolan / Staff Photographer
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BOSTON (AP) — A Massachusetts man who vanished after attending a Boston Celtics game more than two weeks ago has been found dead in a river.
State police say they pulled the body from the Charles River on Sunday morning after a passer-by spotted it. Police on Monday confirmed it was that of 23-year-old Michael Kelleher, of Southborough.
Kelleher’s parents said in a statement: “Michael was claimed by the Charles River the night of his disappearance. At 8:00 this morning, the river gave him back to us.”
His parents also thanked everyone who helped in the search.
Kelleher was last seen March 29 after attending a Celtics game with a friend.
The cause of death remains under investigation.
Sydney to Hobart: Black Jack takes crown in Big Boat challenge; Princess Mary joins Wild Oats XI
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Queensland-based super-maxi Black Jack has sent a warning to the Sydney to Hobart fleet, winning the final lead-up event ahead of the Boxing Day start.
Wild Oats XI had won every edition of the Big Boat Challenge since 2009, but could only manage second place.
This year, Wild Oats XI added royalty to its crew, with Princess Mary of Denmark joining the team.
At one point, Princess Mary was seen at the helm of the eight-time Sydney to Hobart line honours winner.
The fleet was smaller than normal this year, with 100 footers Black Jack and Wild Oats XI the only super-maxis competing.
They were joined by the smaller Wild Oats X and Hong Kong entry Beau Geste.
However, super-maxi InfoTrack, which was not competing today, was spotted sailing nearby.
Christian Beck's team is clearly keeping its preparations under wraps ahead of the Blue Water classic.
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Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) said that she hasn't made a decision yet about whether or not she will vote for the the Republican tax reform plan.
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editor@southwesttimes.com
Members of the Pulaski County High School Golden Cougar Marching Band played patriotic tunes, the flags of each branch of service waved in the breeze and small American flags fluttered as a large crowd gathered at the Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery in Dublin Monday to honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice in the defense of our country.
After a welcome by Ben Crawford, Committee Chair and past Ruritan National CEO, and an invocation by Chaplain James Tolliver of DAV Chapter 20 of Christiansburg, the Colors were posted and a 21 Gun Salute presented.
Aaron Kirby of BSA Troop 249 led the assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance. Carter Edmundson and Brandy Baxter of Wythe County Public Schools then led the group in the singing of America the Beautiful.
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Who will represent NJ in the 2017 HS All-American Game?
The watchlist for the 2017 High School All-American Game has been released and 13 players from the state of New Jersey have made the cut. Scroll through to see which players will have a chance to play in the country's premiere all-star game on Dec. 2.
Image caption At the hearing at the Royal Courts of Justice, Lee Duffy's sentence was extended by five years
A man who raped three young women has had his "unduly lenient" prison sentence extended at the Court of Appeal.
Lee Duffy carried out "violent attacks" on women aged between 16 and 19 while he was between 19 and 22 years old, the Attorney General's office said.
The 26-year-old from Bradford was convicted of four counts of rape at the city's crown court in June.
He will now serve 13 years in jail after his eight-year term was quashed.
Duffy was also found guilty of three counts of causing actual bodily harm.
Solicitor General Robert Buckland QC said: "These crimes deserved a tougher punishment and I am pleased the court has seen fit to increase the prison term.
"I hope the increased sentence brings some closure to the victims, and they can begin to move on from what will have been a traumatic time."
HONG KONG — Chinese e-commerce powerhouse JD.com reported second quarter revenue that grew 43.6 percent year over year to 93.2 billion renminbi, or $13.7 billion, outstripping management's most optimistic guidance by nearly 5 percentage points. During the three months ended June 30, the company swung back to loss after notching a gain in the first quarter.
Monday's numbers were part of a strong streak of topline growth: During the company's last earnings call, JD.com chief financial officer Sidney Huang had advised that growth would be between 35 to 39 percent year on year. The rise in revenue was largely in line with the increase in gross merchandise value, which was up 46 percent to 234.8 billion, or $34.6 billion.
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One Degree Capital is hosting a “Capital Over Coffee” conversation with business owners at Rare Bird Roasters in Falls Church on Wednesday, June 21, at 7 a.m. The intent is to provide business owners the opportunity to ask questions and secure feedback on the best way for them to secure the right capital for their business. There is no fee to attend.
For more information or to secure a seat, go to www.eventbrite.com/e/capital-over-coffee-get-answers-to-your-questions-about-business-financing-tickets-35052291347?aff=es2.
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× Ascension, Providence Saint Joseph Health merger would unite 191 hospitals in 27 states
MILWAUKEE — Ascension Health, which owns Wheaton Franciscan hospitals and Columbia St. Mary’s is in merger talks, according to the Wall Street Journal.
The proposed deal with Providence Saint Joseph Health would create the single-largest owner of hospitals in the U.S.
It would bring together 191 hospitals in 27 states, with annual revenue around $44.8 billion.
Firefighters light backfire while trying to keep a wildfire from jumping Santa Ana Rd. near Ventura, Calif., on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017. Noah Berger AP Photo
The Cambria Historical Museum will play host to several events this summer. Cambrian file photo
Joseph will return to a bench role for Monday's matchup with the Lakers, Mike Trudell of Lakers.com reports.
Joseph has worked with the starting unit for some time now, even with Darren Collison begin available to play over the last five games. However, after a couple of lackluster performances of late, the Pacers are officially ready to hand starting duties back over to Collison, who previously led the top unit for the bulk of the season before going down with an injury. With the demotion, Joseph will likely see his minutes and production take a hit overall.
SA Revenue Service commissioner Tom Moyane refused to resign when he was asked to do so by President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Ramaphosa then announced in a late-night statement on Monday that Moyane had been suspended.
The presidency said a letter had been sent to Moyane that told him: "Developments at SARS under your leadership have resulted in a deterioration in public confidence in the institution and in public finances being compromised. For the sake of the country and the economy‚ this situation cannot be allowed to continue‚ or to worsen."
Moyane's handling of the saga about his second-in-charge‚ Jonas Makwakwa‚ has landed him in hot water in Parliament.
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ROCHESTER, Minn. — Prosecutors are reviewing charges against a man held for fatally stabbing two men at a Salvation Army apartment building in Minnesota.
Police say the 53-year-old man was intoxicated when he killed the men following an argument at Castleview Apartments in Rochester, a building that provides housing for the homeless, disabled and those with mental health issues.
The man was arrested shortly after the stabbings Saturday night as he tried to leave the building through a back stairway. The Olmsted County Attorney’s Office was reviewing the case Monday and expected to file charges Tuesday. The suspect was being held on two tentative counts of second-degree murder.
Police say the victims, 57-year-old Phillip William Hicks and 45-year-old Eric Alan Flemming, were stabbed in the chest and upper abdomen. Both lived in the building.
Remember around this time last year when the the basketball jersey suddenly became a street style thing? Well, Bella Hadid ’s latest look is kind of like that, only it’s significantly more stylish and that much easier to pull off. When the supermodel stepped out earlier today in New York, she shut out the wind in an athletic-inspired bomber jacket from Kappa bearing the Juventes F.C. team logo.
The Italian soccer team can officially count Hadid several fashion fans; Emily Ratajkowski recently turned up at the Juventes F.C. cocktail party in Milan. And while Hadid’s ensemble wasn’t exactly cocktail-appropriate, it could easily transition from day to a casual night out. Hadid layered her fur-sleeved look over a lacy little lingerie-inspired bodysuit that was tucked into high-waisted jeans. The flame embroidery running up the leg had her signature cool girl ease, while a ladylike patent leather bag added polish, and lug-sole platform boots further finished the look. A street style score, indeed.
It is by almost any standard the hockey memory of a lifetime. Maybe not Bobby Orr trip-flying over the stick of a St. Louis defender or Mike Eruzione in the third period against the Russians.
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A Mercedes-Benz driving east in the westbound lanes struck a Saturn, police said.
One person was in the Mercedes, and two people were in the Saturn. They were all taken to a hospital with injuries. Their conditions are not known.
Police are investigating whether the Mercedes driver was under the influence of alcohol.
The jury in the Taylor Swift groping trial ruled in favor of the singer and her mother Monday, rejecting a radio DJ’s claims that they unjustly had him fired from his job after allegedly groping the singer during a 2013 backstage meet-and-greet.
In addition to siding against David Mueller’s $3 million
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BALTIMORE (AP) — An unusual smell prompted an evacuation and a hazardous materials response at a Baltimore high school. But after five people were taken to the hospital complaining of upset stomachs, fire officials discovered the source of the smell: a pumpkin spice air freshener.
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School was evacuated Thursday afternoon after students and teachers detected a strong smell on the third floor. Several people reported difficulty breathing.
The fire department and a hazardous materials team were called. Fire spokesman Roman Clark said two students and three adults were taken to the hospital for stomach ailments.
Then, firefighters located a pumpkin spice air aerosol plugged into an outlet in a classroom.
Classes at the school resumed Friday.
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This spring and summer, makeup is all about the peach tones. They can be used on any age, skin type or skin tone. Depending on the tone, you'll just use different tones of peach from super light to dark.
Peach tones bring a sun-kissed, romantic, youthful glow to your face which is why it's all the rave this season. Professional makeup artist Marisa Rose joined us today to show us how to put together a simple and buildable peach look! Check out the video to see her tips!
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MADRID, Oct 6 (Reuters) - Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont will speak in the regional parliament next Tuesday, a parliamentary spokeswoman said on Friday.
Catalan parliamentary leaders will meet at 1330 GMT on Friday to decide the timing on this speech.
It was unclear whether the meeting of the parliament scheduled for Monday to discuss the result of the banned referendum on splitting from Spain and a potential declaration of independence would still go ahead.
Another regional government official, Raul Romeva, told BBC radio earlier that Catalonia's parliament would defy a Spanish court ban and go ahead on Monday with a debate that could lead to a declaration of independence from Spain. (Reporting by Emma Pinedo Adrian Croft; Editing by Julien Toyer)
Police in a Phoenix suburb say one of Uber's self-driving vehicles has struck and killed a pedestrian.Police in the city of Tempe said Monday that the vehicle was in autonomous mode with an operator behind the wheel when the woman walking outside of a crosswalk was hit.Sgt. Ronald Elcock says in an email that the accident happened overnight but did not say whether it occurred Sunday night or Monday morning.The woman died of her injuries at a hospital and her name was not made public.Uber has been testing the self-driving vehicles in Tempe and Phoenix for months.Uber says on Twitter that it is "fully cooperating" with the investigation and expressed condolences to the family of the victim.-----
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50 shades of berry! Dresses in varying hues of blue, red, purple and pink painted a very noticeable color trend on the red carpet for the 2018 Academy Awards. While most stars knocked it out of the park, like Nicole Kidman wrapped up in a navy Armani Prive gown, many came out looking plain rotten. Click on for more fashion hits and misses from this year's Oscars.
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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates – Jordanian-Palestinian writer Ibrahim Nasrallah has won the International Prize for Arabic Fiction with a novel about humanity’s capacity for savagery.
“The Second War of the Dog” was named winner at a ceremony Tuesday in the Emirates capital, Abu Dhabi.
Set in a dystopian future society, the book centres on an opponent of the regime who descends into brutal nihilism. The author has called it “a warning of what we could become in the future.”
Ibrahim Al Saafin, who chaired the judging panel, said the book used “humour and insight” to expose society’s tendency toward brutality.
Nasrallah’s book was chosen from among 124 entries from 14 countries for the award, which is affiliated with Britain’s prestigious Man Booker Prize.
He wins $50,000 and funding for an English translation of his novel.
MILAN, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Inter Milan's two-month long winless run continued on Saturday when they were held to a 1-1 draw by lowly Crotone at San Siro in Serie A and were jeered off the pitch.
Eder gave Inter a 23rd-minute lead when the Brazilian-born forward headed in from a corner but Andrea Barberis levelled on the hour for Crotone who are 17th, one place above the relegation zone.
Inter, fourth in the table, have not won in any competition since Dec. 3 when they thumped Chievo 5-0.
Sampdoria and Torino drew 1-1 in Saturday's other game. (Writing by Brian Homewood in Berne; Editing by Clare Fallon)
CHICOPEE, Mass. (Mass Appeal) – Summertime means free time – except, in many cases, free time isn’t free at all. For this edition of “Finance 101,” Cambridge Credit’s Todd Christian listed us some ways to save money on activities this season.
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Moscow, July 4 (IANS) Belgium’s national team trained on Wednesday at the team’s base camp in the Guchkovo sport complex near Moscow, ahead of their 2018 FIFA World Cup quarterfinal match against Brazil.
Friday’s match against Brazil will see two World Cup titans go head-to-head, with Belgium’s coach Roberto Martinez leading the training two days after his squad vanquished Japan 3-2 in the last-16 round, reported Efe.
The Red Devils faced a two-goal deficit against the Samurai Blue early in the second half but scored three times in less than a half-hour to seal the win.
Brazil, after defeating Mexico on Monday, remains the hot favorite to win the World Cup in Russia, but Belgium presents arguably their biggest hurdle yet.
In the group stage, Belgium went undefeated with three straight victories over Panama, Tunisia and England.
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BARBERTON, Ohio - For anyone who watches "Judge Judy" on Fox 8, you'll know that the judge has a sharp mind and an even sharper wit. One Barberton High School senior caught her attention recently, and now she's speaking at the school's graduation.
Barberton's Nicholas Ratay is a long-time Judge Judy fan. Each year, she sponsors an essay contest for high school seniors. The prize? She'll speak at their graduation ceremony.
Nicholas' essay on the history of Barberton won the contest, which will bring the Judge to graduation at EJ Thomas Hall on May 25.
Fox 8's Jack Shea has the story, above.
The celebration included an art auction and a portrait of Sidney Poitier hit the block. Six-year-old Blue Ivy entered a bidding war with none other than writer-director-producer Tyler Perry, making a $19,000 bid on the piece.
JAY-Z supervised Blue Ivy's bids and seemed to reign her in when the stakes rose to $20,000. You've got to know when to hold 'em, when to fold 'em, when to walk away and so on. This didn't look like Blue Ivy's first time bidding on expensive art and most likely won't be her last. Ultimately, Tyler Perry won. Read more here.
South Simcoe Police officers have located a boy who went missing following an argument with his father Feb. 1.
Officers received a call from the boy’s parents Thursday at about 10 p.m. An argument between the father and son had escalated into a physical altercation. The parents wanted officers to speak to the youth regarding his actions and the possible consequences.
While on the phone, the parents realized the boy had fled the home through the back door. He was not dressed for the weather conditions.
The K9 unit and a local paramedics were called in to conduct a search after it became clear the boy had entered a bush area. York Regional Police also dispatched a helicopter to assist with an aerial search.
Possible theft at mammoth fossil site investigated
CODY, Wyo. (AP) — Authorities are investigating possible theft from a site in northwest Wyoming where the apparent skeletal remains of an ancient mammoth were found.
Carlie Ronca, Wyoming area manager for the federal Bureau of Reclamation, says the site might have been disturbed before it was reported to the agency last week.
The remains, which include rib, vertebrae and other parts, were uncovered and found by a hiker after the level of Buffalo Bill Reservoir was lowered as part of normal operations. The Cody Enterprise reports the Bureau of Reclamation and Wyoming's archaeologist are working to remove the fossils before the reservoir rises from spring snowmelt.
The Powell Tribune reports photos of the discovery show the fossils to be in poor condition, eroding away after being exposed to the elements.
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A local organization is asking that you share your preloved or new books with area children.
This month,Chatham County Commissioner Jay Jones and his organization, Change for the Next Level, are hoping to impact lives through a community book drive.
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For more information call: (912) 547-7120.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - ROCKET INTERNET SE:
* DGAP-ADHOC: AD-HOC: ROCKET INTERNET SE RESOLVES ON BUY-BACK PROGRAM FOR OWN SHARES FOR A MAXIMUM UP TO 100 MILLION EURO
* ‍BUYBACK PROGRAM WILL START ON AUGUST 14, 2017 AND END AT END OF APRIL 30, 2018​
* ‍TO BUY-BACK FOR A MAXIMUM UP TO 5,000,000 SHARES OF COMPANY (THIS EQUALS A MAXIMUM UP TO 3.03 % OF SHARE CAPITAL OF COMPANY)​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
This is its latest discovery to date in the country, adding to previous discoveries at Liza, Payara, Snoek and Liza Deep.
ExxonMobil affiliate Esso Exploration and Production Guyana Ltd. began drilling the Turbot-1 well on August 14, and encountered a reservoir of 75 feet of high-quality, oil-bearing sandstone in the primary objective.
The well was safely drilled to 18,445 feet in 5,912 feet of water on September 29.
“The results from this latest well further illustrate the tremendous potential we see from our exploration activities offshore Guyana,” said Steve Greenlee, president of ExxonMobil Exploration Company. “ExxonMobil, along with its partners, will continue to further evaluate opportunities on the Stabroek Block.”
The Turbot-1 well is located in the southeastern portion of the 26,800-square-kilometre Stabroek Block, about 30 miles to the southeast of the Liza Phase 1 project.
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Books filled the Greenville Convention Center for the Friends of the Sheppard Memorial Library annual book sale.
This tradition has been going on since 1991.
The sale began on Friday and runs until tomorrow (2/4).
Proceeds go to the Friends of the Library and shared with the library when needed.
The most recent funded project is the new Pitt County book mobile.
“This is a wonderful event because it provides funds for the library,” said co-chairman of the book sale, Dick Wolfe. “It provides an outlet for people to donate things to the library. It provides the general public with a wonderful opportunity to buy great books at greatly reduced prices.”
Any kind of books are being sold. 90 percent of the books were donated and sell for prices such as one, two, or three dollars. Sunday will conclude the sale, with a full bag of books going for five dollars.
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) discusses infrastructure in the wake of the pedestrian bridge collapse in Florida that reportedly killed several people. Cassidy also addressed a Senate bill that rolled back Dodd-Frank regulations.
Oklahoma high court OKs state question on oil-and-gas tax
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Oklahoma Supreme Court says an initiative petition seeking a public vote on whether to increase the oil and gas production tax to help fund education can move forward.
The court ruled on Monday that the petition is "legally sufficient" to be submitted to a vote of the people. Supporters will now have a 90-day window to gather about 124,000 signatures.
The Oklahoma Independent Petroleum Association argued the proposal created an unconstitutional retroactive tax and violated the single-subject rule. The court disagreed.
The proposal by Restore Oklahoma Now, Inc. would increase the tax on oil and gas production in Oklahoma by 5 percent. About 90 percent of the revenue would be earmarked for a $4,000 teacher raise, with the rest aimed at early education programs.
Oakwood vs. Monticello in a Class 2A girls' basketball sectional semifinal game at St. Thomas More in Champaign on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017.
April 10 Oncomed Pharmaceuticals Inc
* Oncomed Pharmaceuticals announces Bayer terminates its option to license vantictumab or ipafricept
* Oncomed - Bayer Pharma notified co of decision not to exercise option to license WNT pathway inhibitors vantictumab, ipafricept for strategic reasons
* Oncomed - Effective June 2017, co to retain worldwide development & commercialization rights to vantictumab, ipafricept, WNT pathway biologics
* Oncomed Pharmaceuticals Inc - small molecule program under companies' collaboration continues without change
* Oncomed - will be conducting internal portfolio review and prioritization to determine next steps for all programs, including vantictumab, ipafricept Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Joe Cremo scored a career-high 31 points and Albany pulled away late in the second half to beat New Hampshire 83-74 on Saturday night.
Albany (18-7, 6-4 America East Conference) dropped a three-point decision to New Hampshire (9-15, 5-5) on Jan. 6, and now has won 10 of the last 14 games against the Wildcats.
The games was tied 54-54 when the Great Danes used a 20-10 run for a 74-64 lead with about three minutes left. Cremo scored 11 points and David Nichols made two 3-pointers during the stretch.
Cremo was 8-of-12 shooting and hit 11 of 14 free throws. Nichols added 18 points, Travis Charles had 14 and Greig Stire chipped in 10 for Albany.
Iba Camara had 20 points and 10 rebounds to lead New Hampshire, which has lost two straight and three of its last five games. Tanner Leissner added 15 points.
A fire broke out at Badger Corrugating in La Crosse.
According to our sister station, WXOW, the La Crosse Fire Department responded to a call made by the building materials store around 10 a.m. Friday morning. When they arrived at the company's 1801 West Ave South location, crew found a fire that originated in the paint booth area and got up into the duct work.
The fire was extinguished by 11:20 a.m.
All employees were evacuated. One person was transported for unknown injuries.
La Crosse Fire Chief Ken Gilliam says a mechanical issue is believed to be the known cause.
Green Bay Street is closed down from West Avenue to South Avenue as crews remain on scene.
Badger Corrugated has no comment at this time.
Any baggage not identified by the concerned passenger and not matched were not loaded on aircraft.
In a major relief for passenger travelling from airports at Jammu and Kashmir, the Union Civil Aviation ministry today scrapped the mandatory baggage identification by travellers at Srinagar, Jammu and Leh airports."Furthering our mission of enhancing citizen convenience, we have done away with mandatory baggage identification by passengers at Jammu, Srinagar and Leh airports. We remain committed to making your journey delightful and hassle-free," Civil Aviation Minister Suresh Prabhu tweeted. Baggage identification after check-in was mandatory for passengers travelling out of Srinagar, Leh and Jammu airports due to security reasons.Any baggage not identified by the concerned passenger and not matched through baggage tags on their boarding passes by the airline staff were not loaded on the aircraft.
Bechem United will depart to Algeria ahead of their CAF Confederation Cup reverse fixture against MC Algers.
The Ghanaian recorded a 2-1 win over the side in the first leg in Accra.
The 2016 FA Cup champions travel to the North African side hoping to avoid defeat to progress to the next stage.
The Hunters are making their maiden appearance in the CAF Confederation Cup competition.
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Photographer of Day Mark’s photo of men fishing in Yellowstone National Park brought back memories of one of my past trips to Yellowstone. The silhouette’s of the men in the mist and the quality of the orange light make for a lovely image.
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LETTER: In support of Seidberg for F-M school board
To the editor:
As a former F-M Board of Education Member (2008-2011), I would like to publicly extend my support of candidate Dan Seidberg for FM Board of Education. It is important that we continue to elect people like Dan who comes to us with fresh ideas, offering the unique perspective as a current parent of children in the F-M district as well as his own experience of attending F-M schools while growing up here.
Dan is passionate about the F-M educational experience and wants to see meaningful but fiscally prudent improvements that directly benefit the students and teachers in a school district he feels is stagnating and out of touch with the constituents.
I hope you will join me in voting for Dan Seidberg on May 15. If you’re going to be out of town that day, be sure to arrange for an absentee ballot.
Valerie Clarke
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As fire weather continues to threaten the Panhandle, most counties are keeping their burn bans active.
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It is now three clean sheets in a row for Wales with Crystal Palace goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey between the sticks.
The Eagles shot-stopper helped Chris Coleman's side to a crucial 1-0 win in Georgia tonight (Friday) to keep alive Welsh hopes of a place at next summer's World Cup in Russia.
Tom Lawrence netted the only goal of the game for Coleman's side, who needed to win in Tbilisi to keep their dream of reaching a first World Cup in 60 years alive.
The Derby winger scored a stunning strike to settle the contest, while Hennessey made a vital save from close range to keep the hosts at bay and preserve a clean sheet for his side.
Former Palace man Joe Ledley also featured for Wales in the win, while Eagles midfielder Jonny Williams, who is currently on loan at Sunderland, was an unused substitute.
British cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason held a music workshop on Friday for students from John Gray High School, Clifton Hunter High School, Red Bay Primary School and Triple C School.
Mr. Kanneh-Mason was in the territory with his sister, Isata Kanneh-Mason, to perform at a cello and piano concert held by the Cayman Arts Festival on Saturday at the Agape Family Worship Centre.
Mr. Kanneh-Mason was the 2016 BBC Young Musician of the Year, and Ms. Kanneh-Mason was in the Piano Category Final of the 2014 BBC Young Musician competition.
FILE - In this Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017, file photo, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina addresses the United Nations General Assembly at the U.N. headquarters, in New York. Upon her return from New York to Bangladesh, Hasina says her government will continue to support nearly 1 million Rohingya Muslims who have fled neighboring Myanmar to escape violence. Frank Franklin II, File AP Photo
JOHANNESBURG, April 3 SP Global Ratings downgraded South Africa's sovereign credit rating to BB+ from BBB- grade on Monday, saying that the recent firing of the internationally respected finance minister posed a risk fiscal policy.
The rand fell by as much 2 percent to the dollar in response to the news of the downgrade, while government bonds also weakened sharply.
(Reporting by Mfuneko Toyana; Editing by James Macharia)
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Taylor Swift's "big reputation" is drawing in even bigger crowds as she officially becomes the hottest touring act of the summer!
The 28-year-old superstar returns to the top of StubHub's summer concert preview, which breaks down the most in-demand performers of the season. According to the ticket marketplace site, Taylor's "reputation Stadium Tour" is the top-selling act of summer 2018 – dethroning last year's champs, U2.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A former U.S. senator who resigned decades ago amid allegations of sexual harassment has donated $1,000 to Missouri Republican Josh Hawley’s U.S. Senate campaign.
Campaign finance records show Bob Packwood donated to Hawley last month. Packwood resigned in 1995 after the Senate Ethics Committee voted to expel him. Women accused Packwood of unwanted sexual advances that included touching and kissing.
Hawley in February, before Packwood’s donation, said he hasn’t taken money from sexual harassers. A spokeswoman for his campaign didn’t immediately respond to requests for comment Tuesday.
Republicans have attacked Democratic incumbent U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill over earlier donations from former Sen. Al Franken’s leadership PAC. McCaskill donated the $30,000 to charity and denounced Franken. But Republicans continued to criticize her for not returning donations from a fundraiser featuring Franken.
New York’s court system has a message for some people and businesses who file civil cases: Get out of the courtroom.
Court officials are looking to expand a Manhattan pilot program that requires parties in many contract disputes, such as those involving commercial leases or construction, go through mediation prior to appearing before a judge. The program includes nearly all contract cases filed in Manhattan with claims of $500,000 or less that don’t have motions pending before a judge.
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - Restoration Robotics Inc:
* RESTORATION ROBOTICS® ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF MARK HAIR AS CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
* RESTORATION ROBOTICS INC - MARK HAIR WILL JOIN COMPANY AS CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 5, 2018
* RESTORATION ROBOTICS INC - HAIR SUCCEEDS CHARLOTTE HOLLAND, WHO IS STEPPING DOWN FROM HER ROLE AS CFO AND WILL ASSIST IN LEADERSHIP TRANSITION Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
A man in the parking lot of a McDonald's in the 9000 block of Centreville Road called 911 after hearing shots fired about 1:10 a.m. Monday. He said it took him a few minutes to find the victim, who was face down on the asphalt outside a diner next to the McDonald's.
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5 vehicles stolen on Northwest Side: police
Police are warning residents of a series of vehicle thefts last month in the Jefferson Park and Gladstone Park neighborhoods on the Northwest Side.
Five vehicles were stolen while parked on the street, according to Chicago Police.
The thefts occurred:
Between about 10:30 p.m. May 6 and about 4 p.m. May 7 in the 5900 block of West Higgins Avenue;
Between about 7:30 a.m. and about 1:30 p.m. on May 9 in the 6200 block of West Gunnison Street;
About noon on May 13 in the 4600 block of North Central Avenue;
Between about 8 p.m. on May 14 and about 11 a.m. on May 15 in the 5400 block of North Monitor Avenue;
Between about 10:30 p.m. on May 24 and about 4:30 a.m. on May 25 in the 5700 block of West Leland Avenue.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Area North detectives (312) 744-8263.
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Kemi Olunloyo reveals how she got out of prison
Controversial US trained journalist Kemi Olunloyo has revealed how her long term enemy, Linda Ikeji contributed to get her out of prison. The drama between Kemi and Linda dates back to years ago. Kemi even claimed she placed a gag order on Linda preventing the blogger from publishing any report about her. Also Kemi never […]
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JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi’s governor has signed the nation’s tightest abortion restrictions into law.
Republican Gov. Phil Bryant signed House Bill 1510 on Monday afternoon. It becomes law immediately and bans most abortions after 15 weeks’ gestation. Bryant has frequently said he wants Mississippi to be the “safest place in America for an unborn child.”
The law’s only exceptions are if a fetus has health problems making it “incompatible with life” outside of the womb at full term, or if a pregnant woman’s life or a “major bodily function” is threatened by pregnancy. Pregnancies resulting from rape and incest aren’t exempted.
Abortion rights advocates are calling the law unconstitutional because it limits abortion before fetuses can live outside the womb. The owner of Mississippi’s only abortion clinic opposes the law and has pledged to sue.
Richland County Sheriff's Deputies need your help finding a gunman wanted in a Monday night armed robbery.
It happened just before 11 at the Corner Pantry in the 1400 block of Bluff Road. Overnight, investigators weren't able to release much information about what happened, including a description of the robber.
We'll be following up with deputies Tuesday to learn more.
If you have any information about the robbery call Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC.
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Members of the Muslim fraternity have run to the courts of law condemning the recent raids on Kiwatule and Nakasero mosques by security operatives in which they say they lost lots of property.
These also want the judiciary to pronounce itself on who issued the search warrant and if it guaranteed the security operatives a night raid involving destruction of property and torture people.
The Muslims lawyer Ssemakadde says if the principal judge does not pronounce the judiciary position in the two raids on mosques that occurred during the closure of the year, they will carry the blame for injustices that were done against the Muslims.
Counsel Semakadde has also finally filed his election petition ten days after he was given a go ahead to file a petition seeking to drag Rubaga south’s Kato Lubwama out of parliament on grounds of lack of credible academic papers.
March 30 E-Lead Electronic Co Ltd:
* Says it was ordered to pay T$166 million as compensation of infringement of Copyright Law to CUB ELECPARTS INC.
* Says it will file an appeal for the judgment
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Golden State Warriors' Zaza Pachulia fight for the ball against Portland Trail Blazers' Noah Vonleh in the first quarter of Game 1 of their NBA first round playoff series at Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif. on Sunday, April 16, 2017.
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PARIS (AP) — President Emmanuel Macron is launching a national lottery to help restore France's magnificent chateaux and other historic monuments.
Macron is kicking off the project Thursday with a visit to the chateau of French philosopher Voltaire, near the Swiss border, to showcase an example of successful restoration.
A total of 250 sites will benefit from the financing. The list includes an 18th century fortress on a tiny Brittany island, the home of writer Aime Cesaire in the Caribbean, a 12th century Burgundy castle and a Roman aqueduct in eastern France.
Macron, a culture and history lover, hopes the operation will yield millions of euros for the French state, in addition to cash winnings for lucky players.
It is the first such project in France, though Britain has a similar initiative.
UFC's Dominick Cruz I Could Whoop Floyd with 1 Arm If He's Just Training 6-8 Months
UFC's Dominick Cruz: I Could Whoop Floyd with 1 Arm If He's Training Just 6-8 Months
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UFC star Dominick Cruz thinks it's an absolute joke Floyd Mayweather says he can get Octagon ready by the end of 2018 ... saying he'd crush Floyd with 1 ARM if he made the move that quickly.
"He's only got 2 tools -- he doesn't have the other 8," Cruz told the guys on the TMZ Sports TV show (airs tonight on FS1).
FYI, Floyd recently told us he's applying for a pro MMA license -- and set 6 to 8 months as his timetable for getting ready to rumble with a UFC foe (probably Conor McGregor).
Dom says Mayweather would be lucky if he could nail JUST takedown defense in that amount of time ... and that's if he puts in consistent work with UFC welterweight champ Tyron Woodley -- a stud college wrestler.
Sounds like fightin' words to us -- your move, Floyd.
A Tulsa nonprofit group is taking over a motel in the 1000 block of South Garnett known for its high crime rate.
Image copyright EPA/El Doce Image caption Emanuel Balbo (centre) was pushed over the edge of a stand on Saturday
An Argentine football fan has died of head injuries - two days after being pushed from a stand by an angry crowd who thought he was a rival supporter.
Emanuel Balbo, 22, had reportedly quarrelled with a man during Saturday's derby between his Belgrano team and the visiting Talleres in the northern city of Cordoba.
Witnesses said the man had shouted that Mr Balbo was a disguised Talleres fan.
He was then pushed over the edge of a stand, video images showed.
He fell onto concrete stairs from a height of about five metres (16ft).
He was taken to hospital with severe head injuries, where doctors declared him brain dead.
Four people have been arrested over the attack, with the Argentine Football Association calling for "those responsible for this inconceivable assault" to be brought to justice.
Campaign groups say more than 40 people have died in football related violence in Argentina since 2013.
Video shows car driving wrong way on US 41 in Punta Gorda
Charlotte County residents expressed their concerns Tuesday over potential dangers with one-way roads.
The Punta Gorda Police Department shared this video on Facebook showing an SUV driving toward oncoming traffic on a one-way road on U.S. 41 in Punta Gorda.
One Way Driver We have a lot of one-way roads in Punta Gorda! Always remember to make sure you are driving in the right direction! Luckily, no one got hurt in this incident! Posted by Punta Gorda Police Department on Tuesday, April 24, 2018
WINK News reporter Kristi Gross spoke with area residents. Watch the full segment above.
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There are 64 days before the start of the NBA regular season, meaning another two long months before real live action, but on Monday we finally got some big news to give us something to talk about that isn’t Kyrie Irving’s potential future. The NBA finally released the full 2017-18 regular season schedule for all 30 teams after giving us a little taste of the schedule with the Christmas Day and nationally televised opening night games last week.
Now we know when all 82 games for each of the 30 teams will be played and where, allowing fans to begin piecing together their plans for next season. As for differences in schedule structure from a year ago, the league has completely eliminated four game in five night stretches and teams are down to an average of just 14.4 back-to-back games in 2017-18, compared to 16.3 per team last season as the league looks to keep stars from needing to skip games for rest.
2:01 Banister: No sweep for Rangers, but series win is key Pause
1:20 This Texas-size honky-tonk is a Fort Worth treasure in the Stockyards
3:00 Donnie Nelson testifies in Billy Bob's Texas case
1:10 Snakes are plentiful this year how to avoid bites
4:29 Doctor raps about a major public health concern that 'never gets old'
1:03 Pudge remembers: Getting the Hall of Fame call
1:14 Pudge remembers: Winning a World Series with the 'underdog' Marlins
2:09 Pudge remembers: Kenny Rogers' perfect game
1:22 Pudge remembers: Catching for Nolan Ryan
LONDON Feb 14 Britain has summoned North Korea's ambassador to express its condemnation of the country's weekend ballistic missile launch, the Foreign Office said on Tuesday.
North Korea said on Tuesday its missile launches were "self-defence measures", rejecting U.N. Security Council criticism of the test. The United States has demanded international action against Pyongyang's weapons programmes.
"We urge North Korea to stop its provocative actions, which threaten international peace and security, and instead re-engage with the international community, and take credible, concrete steps to prioritise the wellbeing of its own people instead of the nuclear and ballistic missile programmes," a British Foreign Office spokeswoman said in a statement.
"The ambassador was asked to convey this message to Pyongyang in the strongest possible terms," she added. (Reporting by Kylie MacLellan; editing by Stephen Addison)
M-A senior fashion show scheduled for April 28
The senior/parent fashion show is a 30-year plus Menlo-Atherton tradition and the PTA’s largest fundraiser, providing funding for many of the important student and school services.
The show helps the seniors bond and celebrates their last year at M-A while bringing the community together to celebrate the spirit that is M-A. The fashion show is a professionally choreographed, high-energy production that stars our incredible senior class.
The fashion show takes place on April 28 with three performances. Information and tickets are available online.
Watford have agreed a £4million fee with West Bromwich Albion for goalkeeper Ben Foster.
Talks have been ongoing between the clubs after Watford made an opening proposal of £1m last week and upped their offer to £2.5m last weekend. Negotiations have brought the overall fee closer to Albion's valuation.
Foster, 35, has been fined after he refused to go on Albion's training camp to Portugal preferring to train alone as he looked to push through a move away.
Watford have agreed a £4million fee with West Bromwich Albion for goalkeeper Ben Foster
Watford have already been busy, completing the signings of Gerard Deulofeu, Italy U21 international Adam Masina from Bologna and Spanish defender Marc Navarro from Espanyol.
They are also in talks with Ostersunds for Sweden international midfielder Ken Sema, 24, who scored against Arsenal in the Europa League last season.
West Brom are keen on Swansea defender Kyle Bartley as Craig Dawson pushes to leave.
Beyond the possible impact on media reporting and whistleblowing, the foreign interference bills before Parliament are making waves in other domains, as well. NGOs are worried about how they will do their international advocacy work, and the business community fears there will be significant impacts on businesses trying to invest in, or do business in, Australia. They say the economy will suffer as a result.
Crick is having an MRI taken on his back, Nicki Jhabvala of the Denver Post reports.
Crick exited Monday's practice with what was initially deemed as back spasms, but the Broncos evidently aren't certain of that. An extended absence would be a huge concern for a team that will likely be without their other starting defensive end, Derek Wolfe (ankle), for a little bit.
My Taco Tuesday morning train reads:
• Advisers split on whether cutting fees for clients is good business (Investment News) see also How to Create Your Own Variable Annuity (Teachable Moment)
• Our Puny Human Brains Are Terrible at Thinking About the Future (Slate)
• Mark Zuckerberg’s Makeover Is a Political Campaign Without the Politics (Buzzfeed)
• Shouldn’t the Guggenheim Be Called the Ehrenwiesen? (Bloomberg View)
• The Revenge of Stephen Curry, the Happy Warrior (GQ) see also Mike Conley: The NBA Player Who Is Technically Perfect (Wall Street Journal)
Giselle Oliveira completed 200 hours of community service and paid $20,000 in restitution as part of a plea deal.
Pioneering doctor who helped create SAFER barrier dies at 81
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Dr. Henry Bock, a pioneering doctor in racing and a key player in creating the SAFER barrier, has died. He was 81.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway officials made the announcement after confirming the death with his caregiver, who was working directly with the family.
Bock served as the track's senior director of medical services from 1982-2006. He held the same title with the IndyCar Series from 1996-2006 and continued working as a consultant for both after retiring.
Though he developed new treatments for drivers, Bock may be best known for working on the SAFER barriers that have become a staple at American tracks.
In 2000, he received Indiana's prestigious Sagamore of the Wabash distinction.
Bock is survived by a brother, Bob, and a sister, Marianne.
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After venturing out with Kris Brown Chevrolet Buick GMC in Cleburne, Kris Brown is coming back to Granbury. She will join Mike Brown in the operations of Mike Brown Ford, Mike Brown Dodge Chrysler Jeep and Mike Brown Hyundai. “I could not pass up this opportunity to step into a leadership role in moving the family business forward in the future,” she said of her return to Granbury. The Cleburne dealership is now Classic Cleburne and will be under the direction of Mike Zorn.
Feeling a sense of relief following Donald Trump 's remarks on the future of U.S. trade with Canada, business leaders are now hoping for a second wave of positive news out of Europe. Trudeau's visit is expected to coincide with the European Union's ratification vote on its free-trade deal with Canada, an agreement nearly scuttled last fall due to opposition from a small region in Belgium.
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A pair of Mississippi State University alums have rolled out a plan to raise funds in support of the World Food Prize Mississippi Youth Institute at MSU. Barry and Lana Knight of Cordova, Mississippi, recently announced plans to create the Barry and Lana Knight World Food Prize Mississippi Youth Institute Fund, which will provide support for engaging Mississippi's high school students through MSU's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
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MOGADISHU, Somalia — The Latest on a suicide attack outside a restaurant in Somalia's capital (all times local):
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9:05 p.m.
Police say there is confusion whether gunmen are inside a restaurant in Somalia's capital after a suicide car bomb detonated at its gate.
Capt. Mohamed Hussein at first said gunmen were fighting their way inside the restaurant and that a hostage situation was underway.
Hussein now says it's possible the attack ended with the car bombing outside the Pizza House restaurant. The restaurant is just meters away from another establishment popular with the city's elite.
The Somalia-based extremist group al-Shabab often targets high-profile areas in Mogadishu.
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8:45 p.m.
Police say a suicide bomber has detonated an explosives-laden vehicle at the gate of a popular restaurant in Somalia's capital.
Capt. Mohamed Hussein says a hostage situation is under way at the Pizza House restaurant.
Hussein has no immediate information about any casualties.
Egypt’s Antiquities Ministry announced the discovery on Saturday and said the tomb is likely to have belonged to a high-ranking official known as Hetpet during the 5th Dynasty of ancient Egypt.
Mostafa Al-Waziri, leader of the archaeological mission, says the scenes depict a monkey — at the time commonly kept as domestic animals — reaping fruit and another dancing before an orchestra.
He believes Hetpet, a woman thought to be close to ancient Egyptian royals, had another tomb in Giza’s western necropolis, which is home to the tombs of top officials of Egypt’s Old Kingdom.
Mr Al-Waziri says excavation work is under way for the other tomb.
Creative youngsters who took part in a national children’s writing competition were influenced by Donald Trump more than any other public figure - according to analysts at Oxford University Press (OUP).
In fact the word ‘Trump’ was used so frequently in the 131,798 entries for the 2017 BBC Radio 2 Chris Evans’ Breakfast Show’s 500 Words competition that OUP has named it the Children’s Word of the Year - with an increase in mentions of 839 per cent on the previous year.
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The former Indian football captain charmed everyone on and off the ramp.
One of the highlights of Day 2 of Lakmé Fashion Week this year was the platform promoting designers and sustainable fashion from the northeast. And supporting the cause was one of the region's biggest icons, former Indian football captain Bhaichung Bhutia.
The retired striker was there as showstopper for Sikkimese designer Karma Sonam's label Kuzu, which he pulled off in style.
But here's what happened when he went off stage.
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Model Sonalika Sahay (centre) had a fangirl moment.
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WATERTOWN (CBS) – A lot can change in 14 years, but not your license. New Registry of Motor Vehicle rules allow well over a decade to pass before you need a new photo.
If you need to take a trip to the RMV, you probably know it won’t be a quick in and out experience.
But now that wait may be a little bit shorter with the state announcing Monday the RMV is taking steps to make more customers eligible for online transactions. One of those changes allows people to renew their IDs online and use the same photo for 14 years.
While many can agree doing it online is easy and like the idea of shorter wait times, some are wondering what happens in instances where you need your ID to look like you. “If you’re stopped by police or something, they are going to say ‘Is this really you?” Terry Cushing said.
A RMV representative says the change does not apply to people under 21 or over 75 and federal rules require a new photo once every 16 years so they are still within that time period.
MOSCOW (Sputnik) — In November 2016, Republican nominee Donald Trump won the US presidential election, receiving 306 electoral votes, while his rival from the Democratic Party Hillary Clinton received 232. Trump's inauguration ceremony is scheduled for January 20.
"On Tuesday, January 10, I'll go home to Chicago to say my grateful farewell to you, even if you can't be there in person," Obama said, as quoted in a statement on the White House's website.
Obama has served two consecutive presidential terms since 2009.
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Yassine Gharram, a freshman at Point Loma (Calif.), hits the fullcourt shot to tie the game and force overtime against Steele Canyon at the Montgomery Aztec Holiday Classic.
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The lingering threat of icy roads is keeping some schools closed in Georgia days after a winter storm covered parts of the Deep South with snow.
News outlets report schools in several metro Atlanta counties were closed Monday as well as in other parts of northern Georgia. They included Cobb and Paulding counties, where about 12 inches (30 centimeters) of snow fell Friday and Saturday.
While the snowfall ended early in the weekend, overnight temperatures have remained below freezing. The National Weather Service says black ice on roads will remain a threat Monday morning, with temperatures warming before noon.
The unusually heavy December snow storm caused flurries in New Orleans and dumped several inches in portions of Mississippi and Alabama.
× The Great Wolf Lodge Poconos Gears Up For A Busy Summer
PHL 17’s Khiree Stewart took a trip out to the Poconos and visited the Great Wolf Lodge.
The Great Wolf Lodge is a family friendly resort that is known for its indoor water park.
The resort also has specialty restaurants, arcades, spas, and children’s activity areas.
Khiree spoke with their General Manager, Bill Colavito, about what they have to offer this summer and their plans for the future.
The body of a missing man has been found in the Wisconsin River in Wausau, according to the Wausau Police Department.
The body of Gregory Papernik, 47, of Crandon, was found by the Marathon County Dive Team near Big Bull Falls Park.
He has been missing since Oct. 2. No foul play is suspected.
Investigators believe he died by drowning, but an autopsy has been ordered for this weekend to verify a cause of death.
His personal belongings were found on a park bench in the park near the Scott Street Bridge. A therapy cat in a carrier, his clothes, medications and a bath towel were found on park benches. Police say his belongings suggest he may have voluntarily gone into the water.
Officials said he was endangered at the time he was missing because he was legally blind.
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ST. LOUIS, MO — They lost everything in a massive warehouse fire last month, but today you can help them get back on their feet. They're calling it the Reedy Press reboot. It's an event bringing together authors who lost inventory in a massive warehouse fire in south St. Louis in November. Reedy Press Publishing lost an estimated 200,000 books in the fire.
Several local authors had to cancel book signing events and have lost holiday gift sales. Many of the books highlight St. Louis attractions, making them popular gifts around the holidays, so local book stores are also feeling the hit.
Blueberry Hill in the Delmar Loop is hosting a fundraiser Monday night to help Reedy Press and its authors recover, reprint and rebuild. The event is from 6pm to 9 pm. Local authors will share St. Louis stories beginning at 7pm. Admission is $20 per person and includes hors d`oeuvres, entertainment and a chance to pre-order some of the publisher`s best-selling books.
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Former UFC heavyweight champion and Webster, S.D. native Brock Lesnar has informed the mixed martial arts promotion that he is retired from competition. The UFC confirmed Lesnar’s decision Wednesday. The decision doesn’t affect Lesnar’s professional wrestling career, where he has spent most of the past five years. He returned from a 4 1/2-year MMA absence last July to beat Mark Hunt at UFC 200, but the result was overturned after Lesnar failed two doping tests. He was subsequently suspended from competition for a year by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, which administers the UFC’s doping policy. Lesnar’s decision to retire means he has been removed from USADA’s drug-testing pool, which monitors the fighters year-round. If Lesnar decides to return to competition, he would have to serve the remaining five months of his suspension.
Cook completed 14 of 21 passes for 150 yards, with a touchdown and interception in Sunday's 24-6 loss at Denver. He also lost a fumble.
Cook took over for Matt McGloin, who suffered a first-half shoulder injury and did not return. It was the first meaningful action of the rookie's career, and he did manage to hook up with Amari Cooper on a 32-yard touchdown in the third quarter. Depending on the severity of McGloin's injury, Cook might have to start next week's playoff game for Oakland.
New Trump Plan May Give Drug Dealers the Death Penalty On Sunday, the White House announced Trump's proposal to crack down on drug traffickers who contribute to the opioid crisis. Andrew Bremberg, White House director of the Domestic Policy Council The White House did not give specific examples of when capital punishment would be enforced, but current federal law already permits the death penalty for large-scale drug enterprises.
Ahmed Musa delivered an outstanding performance as his two goals helped CSKA Moscow fight back to secure a 2-1 win over Krasnodar on Sunday.
Following his brace of assists against Amkar Perm on Wednesday, the Super Eagles attacker continued in his rich vein of form as Viktor Goncharenko's men secured their second successive win.
After a goalless affair in the first half, Yury Gazinskiy's 53rd-minute goal put the visitors ahead but Musa's efforts in the 73rd and 85th minute turned the tide around for the Red-Blues who clinched their 15th league of the season.
Since his arrival from Leicester City in January, the former VVV-Venlo player has provided two assists and three goals in seven league matches.
CSKA Moscow moved to the second spot in the Russian top-flight table with 51 points from 27 games - five points adrift of league leaders Lokomotiv Moscow.
AT Monitoring Desk-KABUL: Three suspects have been detained in connection of homicide of 10-members of a single family in Kabul, an official said on Monday.
Crime branch chief Brig. Gen Mohammad Salem Almas told Pajhwok Afghan News the suspected killers were arrested on the Kabul-Baghlan highway. The victims’ family confirmed that the detainees were involved in the shooting.
Almas said the suspects had escaped to Mazar-i-Sharif, but they were wanted and forced to flee Balkh. A police team dispatched to Balkh to arrest the killers managed to catch them in Baghlan.
On December 8, four unknown men gunned down four women, three children and one man. At least two others were injured. Two guests were among the dead.
Terrible things can happen when you’re not paying attention to what you’re doing. Especially if you’re operating a forklift, performing open-heart surgery, or getting your nails done.
Emma Jones of Manchester, England learned her lesson the hard way. After being so engrossed in conversation with her manicurist, she didn’t realize her nails were being turned into rainbow-infused silver bullets.
Jones had asked the stylist for a “round” manicure and it was nothing close to what she expected.
This is what happened to my client when she went into a different local nail bar without doing her research 😂😂 i couldn't believe my eyes so I had to get a picture 😂😂😂😂 £35 she paid for these Posted by Angela Blemmings on Friday, June 30, 2017
"I was completely distracted at the salon because we were talking about my experiences in Turkey as I have just come back from a holiday,” she told Mama Mia, “so I headed out the salon and got in my car and thought what on Earth has he done!"
As was suspected, an investigation found that “human activities” were responsible for the devastating fires in Knysna and surrounding areas in June.
During the fires, numerous reports indicated that the fires were intentionally triggered, but they were denied in certain circles.
The report released by the investigation team confirms that the fires started through human activity. However, they are careful not to call it a deliberate arson, saying that it might have been “accidental” and expanded due to the high wind that blew.
Forensic evidence will be handed over to the police to apply further investigations and possible prosecution.
The devastating fires have caused about R500 million damage.
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EVERETT, Wash. (AP) — Boeing will issue hundreds of layoff notices to engineers in Washington state this week.
The Daily Herald reported Monday (https://goo.gl/BWosp) that a memo from the company's vice president of engineering for Boeing Commercial Airplanes John Hamilton says the cuts are necessary to stay competitive.
Hamilton also said in the memo that more cuts in engineering could come later this year.
In just over the past year, Boeing Commercial Airplanes reduced its workforce by more than 9,000, mainly through buyouts and retirements.
At the end of March, the division employed nearly 74,200 people, down from over 83,000 at the end of 2015.
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Information from: The Daily Herald, http://www.heraldnet.com
After the release of the Republican memo on the FBI’s role in the Russia investigation, George Stephanopoulos goes one-on-one with House Intelligence Committee ranking member Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., and House Intelligence Committee member Rep. Will Hurd, R-Texas, exclusively on “This Week” Sunday.
And the Powerhouse Roundtable debates the week in politics, with ABC News senior congressional correspondent Mary Bruce, Weekly Standard editor Bill Kristol, TV One host Roland Martin, former Obama White House communications director and CNN contributor Jen Psaki, and former Trump White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci.
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“If the movie Bean has taught us anything (and what hasn’t it taught us really?), it’s that American museums and the museum-going public will line up, go out of its way, to view something spectacular, whether there’s much in the way of educational value.” Noah Charney (who cops to similar behavior himself) talks with some curators about “what you as a curator do when the material in your collection is more interesting than spectacular.”
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Hands on at Earth Day
Children and adults celebrated the environment over the weekend in honor of Earth Day.
Miller Woods hosted activities for kids to learn about nature. They walked the woods and field, peered into ponds and made birdhouses.
Several cities hosted clean-up days, giving residents to dig out their winter debris and prepare for the growing season.
Other sites and organizations hosted litter pickup events and activities celebrating the earth.
Earth Day has been held each April since 1970.
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — The Coast Guard medevaced a man from a cruise ship Tuesday about 30 miles east of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina.
Watchstanders in the 5th District Command Center in Portsmouth were notified at about 11:29 a.m. by the Royal Caribbean International cruise ship Grandeur of the Seas that a passenger was experiencing chest pains and shortness of breath.
An MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew from Air Station Elizabeth City responded and hoisted the man to the helicopter. He was taken to Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk and arrived at about 3:15 p.m.
“This case demonstrated excellent coordination among the Coast Guard, the crew aboard the ship and the staff at the hospital,” said Lt. Kamryn Jones, command duty officer for the case. “We were happy to get this man the care he needed as quickly as possible.”
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RAWALPINDI: Bohra community members belonging to various countries including Indian nationals are returning to their countries on culmination of their annual congregation held in Karachi during Muharram after more than two decades.
According to Inter Services Public Relations more than 21,000 foreigners including nearly 12,000 Indians participated in this event which was organised during Muharram at Karachi from 22- 30 September after a gap of 21 years.
Number of Indian citizens moving by road through Wagha border gate expressed their acknowledgment for peaceful environment and hospitality extended to them during the stay.
Director General Pakistan Rangers Punjab visited facilitation Center established at Wahga border for their arrival/ departure.
Tue, Feb 14: Mount Royal University President David Docherty identifies Jeff Bird as one of the victims of a tragic plane crash in the Waiporous Creek area Monday.
A would-be robber got an unpleasant special delivery Monday when he tried to break into a UPS shipping center in Brooklyn and a guard shot him in the foot, police said.
The gun-toting crook snuck up to the building on Foster Ave. and E. 105th St. in Canarsie around 10:40 p.m., but the security guard stopped him in his tracks when he brandished his own firearm and blasted the man, authorities said.
The suspect tried to get away, but cops caught him within moments, police said.
The bungling burglar was taken to Brookdale Hospital for treatment of his injuries. Charges were pending early Tuesday.
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April 3 Panera Bread Co is considering strategic options, including a possible sale, after receiving takeover interest, Bloomberg reported on Monday.
The bakery cafe operator is working with advisers to study the options, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter. bloom.bg/2oBLnnV
The company's shares rose as much as 10.7 percent to a record high of $290 in midday trading.
Panera Bread, which has a market value of about $6 billion, could not immediately be reached for comment. (Reporting by Subrat Patnaik in Bengaluru; Editing by Sai Sachin Ravikumar)
The Houston area has an Indian-American population of over 150,000.We talk with Inder Singh Randhawa who is attempting to bridge the musical gap between the Bayou City and Bollywood. Randhawa is founder of the Sangeet Factory, a record label, and ISR Productions, a local music and film production company.He discusses his companies' goals and his efforts to make Bollywood music and culture more accessible to the masses.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Records from 911 calls show the driver charged with killing a woman at a white nationalist rally was previously accused of beating his mother and threatening her with a knife.
Authorities say 20-year-old James Fields drove his car into a crowd of counter-protesters on Saturday in Charlottesville. At least two dozen were wounded in addition to the woman killed.
The records the Florence Police Department in Kentucky show the man’s mother had called police in 2011. Records show Fields’ mother, Samantha Bloom, told police he stood behind her wielding a 12-inch knife. Bloom is disabled and uses a wheelchair.
In another incident in 2010, Bloom said that Fields smacked her in the head and locked her in the bathroom after she told him to stop playing video games. Bloom told officers Fields was on medication to control his temper.
State troopers are looking for witnesses of a crash last week south of Ferndale that left a man with a fractured skull and other severe injuries. So far the evidence shows Felipe Sanchez, 39, started to move to the left lane to pass a red Chevrolet GMT 400 pickup around 9:45 p.m. April 10 while northbound on Interstate 5, according to the Washington State Patrol.
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Demand for all-inclusive holidays has risen to 31% of all bookings since the EU referendum, a travel firm has revealed.
Kuoni said the figure represents an 11 percentage point increase compared with its sales before the June 23 vote.
The Caribbean is topping the all-inclusive list with 75% of holidays being all-inclusive, which is the most the company has ever recorded.
Trips with all the extras included have risen in popularity since the 2008 recession, but demand is expected to peak next year amid uncertainty over the value of sterling.
Kuoni said luxury resorts are embracing the trend, with Mauritius and Vietnam among the countries investing in upgraded all-inclusive destinations.
The company's managing director, Derek Jones, said: "We're seeing some clear trends for the year ahead, with more all-inclusive bookings as people look to lock down their holiday costs before they travel and destinations where the exchange rate is favourable."
For the safety and protection of all students as they return to school, particularly those away from home for the first time, may they be strong in the faith.
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Libya's National Oil Corporation and German oil firm Wintershall have agreed an interim deal to resume production, a step forward in a contract dispute that was blocking up to 160,000 barrels per day. NOC said on Tuesday the arrangement would allow an immediate resumption of production at Wintershall's NC 96 and NC 97 concession areas in eastern Libya, as well as connected fields where production has been blocked.
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Grant Riller scored 20 points, including a big 4-point play, and College of Charleston rallied to defeat William & Mary 77-67 on Saturday.
The Cougars (15-4, 6-0 Colonial Athletic Association) won their seventh in a row and are off to their best start in league play since going 6-0 in the Southern Conference in 2009-10.
The Cougars trailed by nine with 10:53 left but then rallied to go up seven points after a 13-2 run punctuated with Riller scoring eight straight points, ending with his 4-point play.
Two free throws by Omar Prewitt got the Tribe (8-8, 2-3) back within five with a minute to go but Joe Chealey made two free throws and Jarrell Brantley three for Charleston.
Brantley finished with 17 points and 12 rebounds, Chealey 14 points and Evan Bailey 11.
Prewitt scored 22 points, Greg Malinowski 12 and David Cohn 11 for the Tribe.
ASTANA -- One person has died and another was injured in a fire that officials say broke out when part of a Russian rocket fell to Earth in central Kazakhstan.
A spokesman for Kazakhstan’s Committee for Emergencies, Ruslan Imankulov, told RFE/RL on June 15 that the fire was caused by part of a rocket that was launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome the previous day, carrying a cargo ship bound for the International Space Station (ISS).
A piece of the booster rocket hit the ground some 20 kilometers from the village of Talap, sparking a fire that local residents began fighting to prevent it from spreading to the village, Imankulov said.
He said one person died while fighting the fire and another was hospitalized with burns.
Imankulov told reporters earlier in the day that the part of the rocket that fell to Earth did not contain toxic substances. He said the fire was extinguished early in the morning on June 15.
TORONTO — A “Back to the Future” reunion is set for this year’s Fan Expo Canada.
Organizers say previously announced guest Michael J. Fox will be joined by fellow “Back to the Future” stars Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson and Tom Wilson.
Edmonton-born Fox starred in the “Back to the Future” franchise as time-travelling teen Marty McFly.
Fan Expo Canada will run Aug. 30 to Sept. 2 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.
Other guests expected include Canadian actors Evangeline Lilly and William Shatner, and American stars Jeff Goldblum and Jason Momoa.
Also in the lineup is “Deuce Bigalow” actor Rob Schneider as well as Billy Dee Williams and Peter Mayhew of “Star Wars” and several cast members from “The Princess Bride.”
Two suspects were arrested after Williams Lake RCMP responded Tuesday morning to a report involving a suspected theft of clothing from Cariboo Ski Source for Sports.
“It was determined that two females were involved in the incident and one fled the area,” said Inspector Jeff Pelley noting that police responded to the 911 call at 11:25 am.
“The investigation determined one of the suspects brandished a knife during the apprehension by employees prior to police arrival.”
No one was injured and both suspects were arrested without incident.
Police are assessing potential robbery charges and continue to investigate.
No names are being released at this time.
Supertankers entering the Port of Long Beach will use ABB's marine software to produce real-time data of the keel-to-seabed clearance, improving the safety and efficiency of the operations. Sensors fitted to Tesoro vessels will send information to a Portable Surveyor Box , carried by the pilot, which will verify their route to the dock.
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AIG teams with IBM to use blockchain for 'smart' insurance policy
June 14 Insurer American International Group Inc has partnered with International Business Machines Corp to develop a "smart" insurance policy that uses blockchain to manage complex international coverage, the companies said on Wednesday.
Ohio — A Findlay business is changing hands. A release from Windjammer Capital Investors says the company has bought Rowmark LLC from Bertram Capital. The company hasn’t released the terms of the deal.
The release from Windjammer says, “Rowmark is an established market leader with strong brand recognition, supported by state-of-the-art manufacturing and an unmatched understanding of the market channel and new product development.” It goes on to say, “We are excited about the future of Rowmark, as we fuel and accelerate the Company’s growth,”
Rowmark President and CEO Duane Jebbett said, “We believe in Windjammer’s strategic approach, and the alignment of our values point to a promising future for our employees, our industry partners, and most importantly, our customers.”
Lucknow, June 15: On Wednesday the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's Muslim wing, Muslim Rashtriya Manch, hosted an Iftar party in the temple town of Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.
The Iftar party was hosted to bring peace and harmony among various religions and communities in the tourist town.
Senior RSS leader Indresh Kumar also attended the party. In 2002, the MRM was formed by the RSS in an attempt to reach out to the Muslims on various issues including the Ram Mandir dispute in Ayodhya.
The guests at the party were served various delicacies including desserts and fruit juices.
"Hindus and Muslims are brothers and we are trying to promote religious harmony. Iftar party was a hit and everyone enjoyed the food. We had a good time together," said a member of the MRM after the end of the party.
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OTTAWA - Nature's Path Foods Inc. is recalling Nature's Path brand Coconut & Cashew Butter Crunchy Granola from store shelves due to possible Listeria contamination.
The 720-gram packages, which carry a best-before date of March 2, 2018, are sold at Costco warehouse locations in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba and Saskatchewan.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the affected packages should be thrown out or returned to the store where purchased.
The federal agency says there have been no reported illnesses linked to the granola.
Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick.
Symptoms can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache and neck stiffness. Pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems are particularly at risk.
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March 28 Bank Of Communications Co Ltd
* Chen Zhiwu will cease to serve as an independent non-executive director, a member of personnel & remuneration committee of board
* Resolved on 28 March 2017 to propose to appoint Cai Hongping as an independent non-executive director of bank
* Liu Li will cease to serve as chairman of personnel & remuneration committee of board Source text ( bit.ly/2obQFqe ) Further company coverage: (bangalore.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com)
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A Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) boss has been sent on compulsory leave.
The KPA Managing Director (MD) Catherine Mturi-Wairi was suspended on Wednesday over incompetence and theft of containers.
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Daniel Manduku formerly of National Construction Authority (NCA) was appointed new MD in an acting capacity by the Cabinet Secretary for Transport, James Macharia.
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Local Quilts of Valour representative Cindy Postnikoff presented another quilt this week, this time to Lee Brown, an RCAF vet, who was a tail gunner in World War II.
“it was an honour and a joy to spend time with him and his family, and to present a quilt to him,” Postnikoff said.
Lee Brown lives at Joseph Creek in Cranbrook.
Quilts of Valour are made by volunteer quilters and presented to veterans as a thank you for service. For more informaiton see quiltsofvalour.ca
Right-hander Bronson Arroyo is only two starts into his comeback attempt with the Reds, but the 40-year-old is seemingly giving himself a short leash to produce on the mound, writes Zach Buchanan of the Cincinnati Enquirer. Following an outing in which he surrendered five runs in six innings yesterday, Arroyo told reporters, “The next two times out, if I don’t see something a little bit crisper and able to keep us in the ballgame a little bit better, maybe you’re at a dead end street. I’m not sure.”
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TITUSVILLE, Fla. - The city of Titusville voted Tuesday night to add a new policy to help people deal with some unexplained high water bills.
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April 28 Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc
* SPECTRUM BRANDS HOLDINGS ANNOUNCES DEFINITIVE AGREEMENT TO ACQUIRE PETMATRIX, LEADING AND FAST GROWING RAWHIDE-FREE DOG CHEWS COMPANY
* SPECTRUM BRANDS HOLDINGS INC SAYS FINANCIAL TERMS OF ACCRETIVE, ALL-CASH TRANSACTION WERE NOT DISCLOSED
* SPECTRUM BRANDS HOLDINGS INC - PETMATRIX IS ON PACE TO ACHIEVE APPROXIMATELY $75 MILLION IN SALES IN CALENDAR YEAR 2017
* SPECTRUM BRANDS HOLDINGS INC - ACQUISITION HAS BEEN APPROVED BY SPECTRUM BRANDS' BOARD OF DIRECTORS Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Hock and the model wed in Miami in front of guests including couple Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves.
The inquest into the death of a murdered Leeds teenager was opened and adjourned this morning.
Wakefield Coroner’s Court heard that Raheem Omar Wilks, 19, died after receiving a gunshot wound to the chest in a barber’s shop in Gathorne Terrace on January 26 this year.
Temporary detective inspector Shaun Bartram confirmed to the court that a post-mortem of Mr Wilks, of Roundhay Grove, Chapeltown, had been carried out.
Mr Wilks received a gunshot wound to the chest before he died in hospital, the court heard.
David Hinchliff, senior coroner for West Yorkshire, adjourned the inquest to await the outcome of criminal proceedings relating to Mr Wilks’s death.
Two people have been charged with his murder and will stand trial on October 16.
Plumber Mr Wilks was the brother of Leeds United player Mallik Wilks.
His body will now be released so that his funeral can take place.
(Editor’s note: Our own Rosemary Kelly entered David Tishbi Jewelry’s Summer of Love contest at 859 Via de la Paz. Owner David Tishbi is giving away six rings to three lucky couples during the contest, which ended July 31. Entrants only had to write why they wanted a ring.)
A diamond ring—my engagement ring! A future of married bliss. It was the first ring I had ever received, 55 years ago back in Rhodesia, given to me by one of the most handsome men I had ever met and he swept me off my feet.
It slipped so easily on my then-slim finger and was admired by all. Now, sadly, with advancing years my knuckles have swollen with arthritis. The ring is sitting in a box like a lonely petunia in an onion patch. It would be such joy to put that little bit of sparkle back on my finger and reminisce on days of yore!
SMITHFIELD, R.I. (WPRI) — Stores across Southern New England were packed as football fans made sure to grab their favorite snacks for Sunday.
With two days before the big game, Dave’s Marketplace in Smithfield was bustling with shoppers.
“We added hundreds of hours to make sure that this weekend is a great experience for our customers, for shopping,” assistant manager Jason Tonge said. “It’s a really great thing. We all get hyped up and excited.”
In the above video, Eyewitness News reporter Kait Walsh learns more about how Dave’s prepares for the huge influx of shoppers.
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Social media has changed the way we interact with a lot of things: television, dating and, of course, advertising.
Influencers are able to parlay a single Instagram post into as much as $50,000, and this year Forbes began releasing a Top Influencers list, acknowledging those who are at the forefront of lifestyle branding.
What risks are involved, and how has social media become social marketing?
SIXTEEN drivers have been recording speeding above the limit in school zones since the start of the school term.
Between January 22 and January 31, Bundaberg Road Policing officers issued traffic infringement notices to 11 drivers exceeding speed limit in school zone by less than 13km/h.
The latest offence occurred on January 30 around 8.50am where it's alleged a 53-year-old Moorland woman was travelling at 52km/h in a 40km/h school zone along Branyan Drive, Avoca.
Police have also stopped five drivers exceeding the speed limit in school zone by at least 13km/h but not more than 20km/h.
The latest offence occurred on January 24 at around 3pm where a 47-year-old Bargara man was clocked at 59km/h in a 40km/h school zone along George Street, Bundaberg West.
If convicted he faces a $252 fine and loss of three demerit points.
Police are also urging motorists to buckle up after eight motorists were intercepted by police for failing to wear seatbelts.
Get excited, basketball fans. The 2017-18 NBA schedule officially has been released.
The upcoming season will kick off a little earlier than usual, as it allows the league to cut down on back-to-back games and prioritize nationally televised matchups.
The Boston Celtics will kick off the season with a bang, as they’ll visit the Cleveland Cavaliers in an Eastern Conference finals rematch on Oct. 17. That won’t be the only exciting matchup of the evening, though, as James Harden and the Houston Rockets will take on the defending NBA champion Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena.
Christmas day will have a slew of high-profile matchups, including The Dubs hosting the Cavs in an NBA Finals rematch. Later that evening, the Celtics will host the Wizards in a rematch of their hotly contested Eastern Conference semifinals series from a season ago.
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Ex-Big Brother Naija housemate, Vandora, in a video posted on her Instagram page, @vandora_vandora, reacts to viewers who came on her Instagram page to insult her for rejoicing when Tobi was evicted on the final show on Sunday.
During the live eviction show, some of the housemates’ reactions when Tobi Bakre was evicted didn’t go down well with his fans, as they immediately went on the concerned housemates’ social media pages to vent their anger.
The housemates, Lolu, Vandora, Dee One and Khloe have been verbally attacked since Sunday on their Instagram pages.
Vandora, who couldn’t stand the insults anymore, took to her Instagram page to address the issue.
According to her, have you ever seen when you score a goal and you tell the other team not to celebrate? I was never on team Tobi.
“Tobi said things about me that I didn’t appreciate and I still don’t. I don’t like him and he doesn’t like me either, we are both clear on that,” she said.
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A leafy haven known for its venerable museums, high-end boutiques, and close proximity to Central Park, the Upper East Side has a reputation for being one of Manhattan’s most charming—and, admittedly, staid—neighborhoods. Recently, however, the entire city seems to be heading uptown. With the opening of the first phase of the long-awaited Second Avenue subway line earlier this year, an influx of new establishments with a downtown sensibility is turning this sleepy enclave into the city’s hottest place to be. Here’s a look at the restaurants, residences, hotels, and museums that are defining the new Upper East Side.
Marching bands and Italian food takeover downtown Binghamton for the 58th year. The Annual Columbus Day Tournament of Bands and Italian Festival returns on Monday.
58th annual Columbus Day Tournament of Bands and Italian Festival takes place on Monday in downtown Binghamton. pic.twitter.com/7hlhh48WYT — Amy Hogan (@AmyHoganTV) October 6, 2017
The festivities will kick off at 9am with an Italian flag raising at City Hall. The parade starts at 10am, with bands marching from the corner of Main and Arthur Streets into the city's downtown.
"There are so many traditions that just bring a community together. It's just a chance for families to come out and enjoy some great music and for young kids to see what they could become as far as band participants," says Ron Sall President of the Downtown Binghamton Business Association.
Italian food will be served up during and after the parade on Water Street near Boscovs.
The Opp Ministerial Association will continue to sponsor baccalaureate services at Opp High School, according to Opp City Schools Superintendent Michael Smithart.
Smithart said Opp City Schools will "follow the Constitution of the United States to the letter of the law."
This announcement comes after The Freedom From Religion Foundation asked Opp City Schools to stop allowing prayer at graduation ceremonies.
The group wrote a letter in which they stated that "Opp City Schools has a legal duty to remain neutral toward religion."
In response, The Foundation for Moral Law spoke out in support of Opp City Schools.
The school district's attorney is currently researching the issues, according to Smithart.
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Tune in to WMBF News Thursday at 6 p.m. and Friday at 6 a.m. for the latest suspects from the Horry County Sheriff's Office.
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BENNETTSVILLE, SC (WMBF) – A man has been arrested for two counts of distribution of crack cocaine in connection with two “drug buys” in Bennettsville last year, according to officials.
Tyquan Douglas was arrested on March 13 by the Bennettsville Police Department; officials say the arrest is in connection with drug buys from Douglas in October and November of 2017 within the city limits.
Officials noted that all individuals arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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Renaissance wind trio Alta will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 29, at St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 41 Park St. The concert, which is free and open to the public, is part of St. Mary's Richard J. McElraevy Memorial Concert Series. A reception will follow.
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MIDDLETOWN, Del. — Delaware State Police are investigating a crash involving an on-duty state trooper.
Police said in a news release Wednesday that no one was seriously injured in the two-vehicle collision Tuesday evening in Middletown.
The news release says a trooper in a fully marked Chevrolet Tahoe with its lights and siren activated was responding to a report of a possibly suicidal person.
Police say the trooper proceeded through a red light at the same time a Jeep driven by a 61-year-old Yeadon, Pennsylvania man, drove into the intersection as his light had just turned yellow. The front end of the Jeep struck the right rear side of the Tahoe.
The news release says the trooper was taken to a hospital for injuries that were not life-threatening. The Jeep driver wasn’t hurt.
Police say impairment wasn’t a factor for either person involved.
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RAJANPUR: Commenting on the ties between the Sharifs and disgruntled PML-N leader Chaudhry Nisar, Punjab Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Wednesday that occasionally the latter needed to be dealt with like a child.
“We keep trying to pacify him and resolve any issues,” he said, speaking to the media during his visit to the District Headquarters Hospital in Rajanpur. He said there was a time when Chaudhry Nisar was not very fond of him but he was very close to PML-N quaid Nawaz Sharif. “I am talking about 1988,” he clarified.
Further speaking about his and Nisar’s relationship back in the day, Shehbaz said, “He used to constantly complain about me to Mian Sb. If I have ever been scolded by Mian Sb, it is because of Nisar.”
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - GoGold Resources Inc-
* GoGold reports Q3 financial results
* GoGold Resources Inc - ‍produced 2,557 gold ounces and 151,442 silver ounces for a total of 339,730 silver equivalent ounces in quarter ending june 30​
* GoGold Resources Inc - qtrly ‍basic net income per share $0.00​
* GoGold Resources Inc - ‍"actively exploring" alternatives to de-lever its balance sheet​
* GoGold Resources - ‍alternatives to de-lever balance sheet may include seeking strategic investments, acquisitions, divestitures of or jv on some assets​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
A cafe in Niddrie has been blasted by early morning gun shots fired by a man walking past.
Novocure announced today that data from a post hoc analysis of the EF-14 pivotal phase 3 clinical trial of Optune in combination with temozolomide for the treatment of newly diagnosed glioblastoma have been published in CNS Oncology . The objective of the pre-specified post hoc analysis was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Optune when added to physician's best choice second-line treatment after first disease recurrence among patients enrolled in the EF-14 trial.
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Soulja Boy follows up his collab album with Go Yayo with a new solo record titled “Bands Up”. Also check out his joint “Froze”. You can download SouljaYayo now on iTunes/Google Play.
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INQUESTS into the deaths of five people including three children who lost their lives when a car ploughed into a tree in Leeds have been opened and adjourned at Wakefield Coroner's Court this morning.
Ellis Thornton-Kimmitt, 12, his brother, Elliott Thornton-Kimmitt, 14, Darnell Harte, 15, Robert 'Robbie' Meerun, 24, and Anthoney Armour, also 24, all died after the crash involving a Renault Clio in Stonegate Road in Meanwood, Leeds at 9.45pm on Saturday November 25.
Darnell Harte
Senior Coroner David Hinchliff said provisional reports from post mortems revealed multiple injuries as the cause of death for all five.
The five inquests were opened and adjourned at a 20 minute hearing this morning. (Mon Dec 11)
A 15-year-old boy has been charged with causing all five deaths by dangerous driving and is due to appear at Leeds Crown Court on Wednesday. (Dec 13)
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YAKIMA, Wash. (AP) – Residents in a Washington city soon may be able to legally own pit bull terriers again.
The Yakima Herald-Republic reports pit bulls have been banned by Yakima city ordinance for more than three decades, but the Yakima City Council is expected Tuesday to take a vote to repeal the ban.
The idea was brought by Councilwoman Carmen Mendez.
The standing ban defines pit bulls as “any American pit bull terrier, Staffordshire bull terrier, American bulldog or American Staffordshire terrier breed” or dogs mixed with any of these breeds. The minimum fine for the first violation is $250, rising to $500 for the second offense and beyond.
However, residents can get approval to have a pit bull as a service dog if they follow various conditions.
Enter to win a pair of tickets to M.C. Hammer Friday, September 8th at STAPLES Center!
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WILLIAMSPORT (AP) -- Police say an 81-year-old Pennsylvania man who left a phone message threatening to blow up a school says he misdialed and was trying to return a threatening call he'd received from another number.
Online court records don't list an attorney for Lawrence Stabler, the Loyalsock Township man arrested Thursday night.
Police say Stabler left a message on the answering machine at the Donald E. Schick Elementary School threatening to "blow up" the building near Williamport earlier in the day.
Police say Stabler acknowledged making the call, but told them he was trying to call back another number from which he'd received threatening calls.
Stabler was released after posting $25,000 bond.
It's almost time to ring in Chinese New Year. The year of the dog starts on February 16, and some of the chicest brands are joining the festivities via capsule collections. In addition to showcasing man's best friend, the special-edition items feature plenty of traditionally lucky red. CR has put together some fluffy-eared favorites sure to inspire canine celebration.
The city of Elgin has completed an update and revision of its sign ordinance, making it less restrictive for businesses. The Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce will host an informational meeting for the business community covering the changes to the ordinance from from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 17. The meeting will take place at the chamber office, 31 S. Grove Ave. in downtown Elgin.
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The Vineyarders had a doubleheader on Tuesday against Excel High School. The Vineyarders defeated Excel handily in both games, winning 27-15 in the first game and 16-0 in the second game. Leolani Kaeka and Emily Mello each went 3-3 scoring 3 runs each. Tianna Rambonga smashed a double collecting 2 RBI, and Eleanor Hyland ripped a grand slam. Kay and Riley Yuhas scored 6 runs collectively after getting walked each time at bat. Kya Maloney was the winning pitcher.
The Vineyarders will play at home against Cape Cod Regional High School for their senior day on Wednesday at 3:15 pm, before closing out their season against Sandwich on Thursday.
Marysville city workers were busy tearing down a building on North Main Street earlier this week to prepare for a bridge project slated to begin next year. The project will continue with the removal of a fire hydrant and the relocation of some water and electrical lines.
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Woodworkers from all over the world come to The North Bennet Street School in Boston to study woodworking. As part of the curriculum, every one of them must make a toolbox. For many, the toolbox serves as a badge of honor, but for the instructors at the school, it is an important teaching tool that covers an array of hand-tool and machine techniques. In this video workshop you'll get a taste of what it’s like… More about this Video Workshop
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc said it would stop developing its drug to prevent respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections in infants, after it failed a late-stage study.
The drug, suptavumab, was being tested against a placebo, the company said on Monday.
Most children in the United States will suffer an RSV infection before their second birthday, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
For most older healthy children and adults, it causes little more than a common cold, but in high-risk groups it can lead to serious lung and airway infections. (Reporting by Tamara Mathias in Bengaluru; Editing by Martina D'Couto)
Jan 28, 2018; New York, NY, USA; Bruno Mars featuring Cardi B performs “Finesse” during the 60th Annual Grammy Awards at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY
Bruno Mars announced on Friday that Cardi B will be joining him for the last part of his North American 24K Magic tour!
Check out his announcement:
The Finale. 🍾🥂 #24kmagicworldtour A post shared by Bruno Mars (@brunomars) on Feb 2, 2018 at 2:56pm PST
Well sadly from the remaining dates there is no Chicago on it…but that just means we are road-trippin!
Tickets go on-sale February 16th (and obviously before then solid dates and locations for the cities listed will be announced.
After seeing their Grammy performance – how could you not want to go!?
March 19 (Reuters) - Amalphi AG:
* BOND MATURING ON MARCH 18, 2018 IN AMOUNT OF USD 1.25 MILLION FULLY REPAID
* AT THE SAME TIME ISSUES NEW USD BOND IN THE SAME VOLUME WITH THREE YEARS TERM
* INTENDS TO INCREASE SHARE CAPITAL IN APRIL 2018, TO ISSUE C. 380,000 NEW SHARES Source text - bit.ly/2DBUZpe Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
By CHRISTINA A. CASSIDY and DAVID A. LIEB
Associated Press
An Arizona lawmaker who repeatedly harassed women has become the first since the swell of the #MeToo movement to get kicked out of office by colleagues but likely will not be the last to face repercussions.
The heightened focus on sexual harassment and misconduct in state legislatures across the country has led to growing calls for change in a year that already has seen an unusually large number of women expressing interest in running for office.
An Associated Press tally shows that 15 state lawmakers have resigned or been removed from office since the start of 2017 after being accused of sexual misconduct. About 20 others have faced lesser consequences.
Sexual harassment investigations are ongoing against other state lawmakers, including in California, Hawaii, Kentucky and Oregon.
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BASEL (Reuters) - Clariant (CLN.S) aims to give a strategic update on its partnership with 25-percent investor Saudi Basic Industries Corp (SABIC) in September, Chief Executive Hariolf Kottmann told shareholders at the Swiss speciality chemicals maker’s annual general meeting on Monday.
Chief Executive Hariolf Kottmann sits beside Chairman Rudolf Wehrli of Swiss specialty chemicals company Clariant as he addresses the annual shareholder meeting in Basel, Switzerland March 19, 2018. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann
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“We see the commitment of this company as very positive and have already begun talks about our future closer cooperation,” Kottmann said. “In September we will be able to give you an update of the results to date.”
Saudi Basic Industries 2010.SE bought the 25 percent stake in January from activist investors, ending the Swiss chemical group’s fight that had led to a previously planned merger with U.S. chemicals maker Huntsman being scuttled. (HUN.N)
And the hottest U.S. city is in ... wait, you really don't know? The nation's top weather scientists confirm Arizona is No. 1 when it comes to bringing the summer heat.
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Brave Alfie Evans' life support was switched off last night after doctors said there was nothing more that could be done to save the toddler.
But today Alfie's tenacious father Tom said the little boy is still breathing on his own, leaving the door open for a miraculous recovery.
Doctors say the boy, who was diagnosed with an incurable neurological disorder, is in a "semi-vegetative state" and cannot be saved.
But his parents have never given up hope and have demanded he be moved to another hospital in Italy for treatment - a request doctors and judges refused.
An air ambulance in the UK and a military plane in Italy are both on standby to rush to Alfie's aid.
And Bambino Gesu, the Vatican-owned hospital, confirmed their team is ready to treat Alfie.
A teacher shortage in Mississippi is sparking a program to help students in Pearl River County get teaching degrees.
Falcons fans have had it pretty good when it comes to quarterbacks since the turn of the century.
They’ve had Matt Ryan under center since 2008, and Michael Vick just before that, who led them to plenty of playoff appearances. At times, with his mobility/legs and strong arm, Vick was indefensible, which is a rarity in the NFL.
Falcons fans made sure to show him plenty of love during halftime of Sunday’s Week 17 matchup against the Saints, when Vick and Roddy White were honored with a special ceremony to bid farewell to the Georgia Dome. The team is set to play in its new venue, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, next season.
Check out the warm standing ovation he received.
Falcons fans embrace Mike Vick during halftime. #Legend pic.twitter.com/4TwSwpLI88 — Everything Georgia (@GAFollowers) January 1, 2017
That’s about as loud as you’ll ever hear the Georgia Dome crowd, and was a powerful moment.
CAPE CORAL, Fla. Vito Romano and his wife had the scare of their lives when they came within feet of an 8-foot alligator this weekend.
The couple spotted the reptile lurking near their home on the 400 block of Northwest 36th Avenue.
“Then I saw he broke the surface, and he came swimming toward me and his whole body came out of the water,” Romano said. “Very impressive.”
More that 1.3 million gators are estimated to be roaming the state right now, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Just last month, a string of alligator attacks happened across Southwest Florida. The latest happened in Port Charlotte when a homeless man was
bathing in a retention pond.
Romano and his wife are taking this incident as a learning moment, to keep their eyes peeled when heading out on the water.
“That was the first words out of her (his wife) mouth, the kayaks are gone,” he said.
There are no ordinances against swimming in canals, but it is not recommended, city officials said.
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A 14-year-old local girl was arrested after a violent outburst over a phone not working, report Kingston Police.
On Tuesday at about 5 p.m. a girl went to her grandmother’s home to use the phone. The phone was not working and the girl threw a tantrum, slamming doors, hitting walls, and smashing dishes, police said. When the grandmother took younger children out of the home to escape the tirade, the girl grabbed a baseball bat and followed them. The girl then smashed a rear window of the home before fleeing when officers arrived. The girl eventually returned to the residence where she was apprehended by police after a foot chase.
The girl was belligerent with officers swearing and screaming all the way to police headquarters where she continued to be uncooperative. The teen was charged by police with mischief.
She was later released to her mother with conditions and a future court date.
WILMINGTON, Del. — The city of Wilmington is considering cracking down on dirt bikes and all-terrain vehicles that some residents and officials say are becoming a safety hazard.
The News Journal reports a city councilman proposed an ordinance this week that would allow police to confiscate parked “off-highway vehicles” if they are unregistered or if they are not securely locked up by a wheel clamp or otherwise immobilized.
Councilman Bob Williams says the point is to discourage illegal ridership. He says the vehicles are a danger and that police have a policy of not chasing illegal drivers because it’s not worth the safety risk.
City resident Mark Metzelaar says the vehicles speed loudly through the streets, “menacing the city.”
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Onos returns with Powerful Music Video “Jehovah Ebenezer” | Watch on BN
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The Port Authority bomber fashioned his crude explosive device out of a 5-inch piece of pipe, a 9-volt battery, sugar, match heads, Christmas tree lights and screws — but it only partially detonated, according to law enforcement sources.
The home-made pipe bomb, allegedly strapped to Akayed Ullah with velcro and plastic ties and hidden under his jacket, went off underground near the Port Authority Bus Terminal.
But the bomb was apparently a bust — the pipe wasn’t packed tightly enough to explode, so when the festive lights sparked the matches, it just blew the ends off the pipe rather than sending shrapnel flying, sources said.
Ullah survived the blast with some injuries while several other people were mildly wounded.
Christmas tree lights are often used as detonators in home-made bombs — the Boston marathon and London subway terrorists both used the seasonal decor to ignite their charges.
A piggybank painted in the colours of the Greek flag stands amongst various euro coins in front of letters spelling the word 'GREECE' in this picture illustration taken in Berlin, Germany June 30, 2015. REUTERS/Pawel Kopczynski
BRUSSELS A European Commission spokeswoman said on Friday that "significant progress" has been made in talks between Greece and its international lenders but no date has been fixed yet on when talks at a higher level can resume in Athens.
The spokeswoman said that talks were ongoing. "These contacts should open the door for a mission return to Athens with the aim of concluding the review rapidly, but no date has been fixed for a return".
Talks are currently conducted via teleconference. A return of negotiators to Athens is seen as a step toward a preliminary deal on reforms needed in Greece in exchange for the release of new loans to Athens.
(Reporting by Francesco Guarascio @fraguarascio; editing by Robert-Jan Bartunek)
Kilsheelan’s KPLAN next big undertaking is the new 10 mile road run, on March 11.
Yes its on Mother’s Day but what better way to celebrate the annual day than to cheer on all the wonderful ladies within this category and applaud them on their achievements, sounds like there could be quite a number of special Mother’s Day spot prizes for this event.
The race idea is really gathering momentum and we hope all householders on the route will come out and cheer on all the participants.
We thank all the local clubs and people who have volunteered to help on the day, anyone wishing to assist, kindly contact any of the committee. We will keep you posted each week as the big day draws nearer.
We meet every Friday 7pm in the KPLAN Centre to continue with the organising. All of the public are most welcome to come along on Friday nights to bring your ideas and lend a hand.
Brassard scored a goal and added a power-play assist during Monday's Game 3 win over Boston.
The veteran center has seen his ice time climb in consecutive games, and he's rewarded with two goals and two assists -- both wins for Ottawa. Brassard isn't going to continue piling up the offensive numbers, as he's more of a supporting piece. However, he's also a favorite of head coach Guy Boucher dating back to their time together in the QMJHL, so Brassard's role is stable.
A buried bone was found in Waikiki early Sunday morning.
It was discovered at around 1:35 a.m. by Hawaiian Electric contractors as they repaired a damaged utility pole following a car crash.
HECO says crews followed proper protocol as soon as it was found by halting work and notifying police.
The medical examiner and the state Department of Land and Natural Resources’ State Historic Preservation Division were notified.
It’s not yet known if the bone is a human bone.
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Stonebwoy is busy on set in South Africa shooting an official music video for one of his latest songs titled "Migraine", produced by Beatz Dakay on the Migraine Riddim.
In line with Stonebwoy's activities in South Africa, he's granted some radio and TV interviews too. He's granted live appearances on Metro FM, Trace TV and ETV already; his Manager, Sidi Mohammed, hints of the superstar granting more media slots into the weekend.
Stonebwoy on Valentine's Day - February 14 - dropped a new video "One Thing" featuring silky voice singer Damaris; barely 24 hours after release the video is trending on social media channels and on TV Screens.
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Tobacco Producers, Exporters’ Association created in Azerbaijan
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Baku, Azerbaijan, Oct. 6
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Tobacco Producers and Exporters’ Association has been created in Azerbaijan, a source in the country’s economy ministry said Oct. 6.
Telman Hasratov has been elected chairman of the board of the association.
“The establishment of the association will help coordinate activities of producers and exporters of tobacco products, foster expansion of cooperation among them, accelerate development of the sphere and allow increasing production and export of tobacco and tobacco products,” Azerbaijan’s Deputy Minister of Economy Sahib Mammadov said Oct. 6, according to the source.
Mammadov made the remarks at a meeting with entrepreneurs who deal with production and export of tobacco in Azerbaijan’s Zagatala district.
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Seventy units at a Montgomery County boat and RV storage center were destroyed by fire early Monday morning.The fire quickly spread to three alarms as firefighters worked to battle the flames.Flames were seen pouring out of the storage units on Calvary Road in Willis.The fire started just before 3 a.m. Monday.Investigators say 70 units were burned by the fire. They contained boats, RVs, ATVs and more.The fire is under control, but Calvary Road remains closed.
Argentina legend Diego Maradona unveils a 12-foot statue of himself complete with mid-1980s hair-do and enormous World Cup trophy.
That statue, depicting Maradona at the 1986 World Cup, was revealed at a charity event in Kolkata, India.
"I'm not God of football, but just a simple footballer," Maradona said.
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Happy Monday, Broadway fans! Last week's Culturalist Challenge had us cozied up inside this weekend, rewatching some of our favorite theater-centric series, documentaries and feature films. In honor of Rise's premiere on NBC, we asked you to rank your fave theater geek screen staples. (FYI—Rise made the cut in your top 10.) Check out which other favorite theater dork must-watches made the list!
10. Broadway The American Musical
9. Six by Sondheim
8. Lady Bird
7. Legally Blonde: The Search For Elle Woods
6. Grease: You're the One That I Want
5. Rise
4. High School Musical
3. Hamilton's America
2. Smash
1. Glee
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The declines early Friday threatened to put an end to the longest winning streak in four years for the Standard & Poor's 500 index.
Wholesale club operator Costco sank 5.2 percent after reporting a disappointing quarter.
Bond prices fell, pushing yields higher. The yield on the 10-year Treasury note rose to 2.40 percent.
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The higher yields send banks higher. Citizens Financial rose 1.4 percent.
The S&P 500 index fell 4 points, or 0.2 percent, to 2,547.
The Dow Jones industrial average lost 21 points, or 0.1 percent, to 22,753, and the Nasdaq composite fell 9 points, or 0.1 percent, to 6,576.
CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) - A former Atlantic City councilman once charged in a sex blackmail case that involved a secretly recorded video, a Baptist minister and a hooker has been sentenced to prison over another recording made by a co-owner of a Boardwalk rolling chair company.
John Schultz was sentenced Monday to six months in prison followed by six months of house arrest for conspiring to defraud the Internal Revenue Service of nearly $120,000 over a three-year period.
The 74-year-old Schultz operated the rolling chair business with two others. The secret recording was made by a co-owner who was cooperating with the government and revealed that the company kept two sets of books to hide money from the IRS.
In federal court in Camden, Schultz admitted wrongdoing, saying, "It's my own fault."
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DALLAS (AP) – Gov. Greg Abbott is recommending dozens of strategies to make schools safer following the deadly shooting at a high school near Houston. The Republican unveiled a 43-page report of recommendations on Wednesday that includes increasing the presence of law enforcement at schools. He also suggests more mental health screening for students. A handful of recommendations involved gun safety. Abbott says funding will be aided by federal grants, though some recommendations require state lawmakers to weigh in. The report was released a day after students returned to Santa Fe High School for the first time since the May 18 shooting that killed eight students and two substitute teachers. The recommendations follow three days of mostly closed-door meetings last week that Abbott organized after the shooting. The staunch gun-rights supporter met with school districts, shooting survivors and groups on both sides of the gun-control debate, among others.
The Ottawa Police Service Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Unit (SACA) is looking for the public's help identifying a suspect they say is wanted for two separate sexual assaults.
The incidents happened Sunday morning in the area of Russell Road and Haig Drive, according to a media release.
The suspect is described as a black man between the ages of 18 and 30, approximately five-foot-10 (177 cm) and a skinny build.
Dickerson is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Dodgers.
Pirates manager Clint Hurdle will hold out two of his key lefty hitters (Dickerson and Josh Bell) with southpaw Rich Hill on the mound for Los Angeles in the series finale. Dickerson's move to the bench opens a spot up in the outfield for Starling Marte, who had been on the bench for each of the last three games.
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The woman was caught in the gap between the train and platform and she sustained a “serious laceration,” a police report explained.
Asuaje is in the lead over Cory Spangenberg in the battle to become the Padres' starting second baseman, the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Neither player has a particularly impressive career resume, with Asuaje hitting .266/.328/.356 over parts of two seasons and Spangenberg hitting .266/.324/.401 over parts of four. Asuaje has hit .378/.396/.711 this spring and is considered a better defender than Spangenberg, which could give him the edge.
At the heart of the holiday season is an undercurrent of giving and giving back! Our guide to the best gifts that give back–with picks for everyone from parents to kids to babies and beyond–has something for everyone on your list and gives to a variety of causes from the environment to world hunger!
CLASS AA MR. BASEBALL
Owls’ Goolsby Lands Top Honor From TBCA
Smith County High baseball’s Bryant Goolsby made the trek to Murfreesboro last Tuesday morning as a Tennessee Baseball Coaches Association (TBCA) Class AA Mr. Baseball finalist.
By the end of the presentation, Goolsby was hoisting new hardware as the 2018 TBCA Class AA Mr. Baseball — much to the satisfaction of the large contingent of Owls fans, players and coaches who made the trip to Middle Tennessee State University’s Reese Smith Jr. Field. Goolsby described how it felt sitting through the ceremony and hearing his name called.
“Whenever he was just naming off all the other candidates, I was just thinking that I was one of three to be considered one of the best in the state,” said Goolsby.
“When he called my name, it was just very honorable and all glory was to God just for being here and winning it especially. That is really what went through my mind when he said it, Thank you Lord.”
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Disney unveils model of upcoming Star Wars land
A model of Star Wars land being built at Walt Disney World in Orlando and Disneyland Resort in Southern California was unveiled at the D23 Expo, the annual convention of Disney fans, by Bob Chapek, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. The two lands, scheduled to open in 2019, are set at a remote trading port on a planet not seen before and is one of the last stops on the edge of Wild Space.
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Vice President Mike Pence waves as he arrives for an America First Policies Event, Friday, Feb. 2, 2018, in Pittsburgh. Keith Srakocic AP Photo
DETROIT — Two-time Olympic boxing champion Claressa Shields is looking to take over another division.
The 23-year-old super middleweight champion is scheduled to take on Hanna Gabriels for vacant middleweight title on June 22 at Masonic Temple in Detroit.
Shields, who is from Flint, Michigan, is training with John David Jackson for the first time. She has won all five of her fights, including two by knockouts.
The 35-year-old Gabriels, who is from Costa Rica, is a super welterweight champion. She is 18-1 with 11 knockouts.
He was right. The explosion was the fourth in a series of attacks this month that authorities believe are connected — and have many in the Texas capital feeling terrorized. But the latest blast came with two twists that have increased anxiety here, and forced authorities to reconsider some of their hunches in the investigation.
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The GE campus finally has a future, and the people who made it happen are thrilled. Last year several focus groups were held to figure out what residents wanted to see at the site.
SAN DIEGO — Authorities Tuesday released the name of a man who died at a hospital three days after being arrested during a disturbance at a Paradise Hills home.
A resident of the 6300 block of Clyde Avenue made a 911 call shortly before 10:30 p.m. April 16 to report that a relative possibly under the influence of narcotics was becoming violent, according to San Diego police.
Officers arrived at the residence to find 39-year-old Guillermo Corrales struggling with a family member who was trying to restrain him, Lt. Matt Dobbs said.
“The officers placed the subject in handcuffs to prevent him from injuring himself or others so he could be medically evaluated,” the lieutenant said. “During the evaluation, the subject went into cardiac arrest, and immediate lifesaving measures were initiated.”
Medics took the stricken man to a trauma center, where he was placed on life support. He was pronounced dead Thursday.
Corrales’ death remains under investigation, Dobbs said.
David Perry, who has died aged 79, captained the England rugby team until a knee injury forced him out of the game, and went on to build a boardroom career in which, among other achievements, he faced down takeover bids by Robert Maxwell.
Perry’s first-class rugby career was relatively short – from the Cambridge blues side in 1958 to the Five Nations tournament of 1966. He played his first game for England in 1963 against France, touring Australia and New Zealand with England later that year.
He captained both Bedford and Surrey, and in January 1965 was chosen to captain England for the Five Nations. By then he was regarded as one of the best No 8 forwards in the world, but the 1966 game against France in Paris turned out to be his last.
He sustained a serious injury to his right knee after only 20 minutes but insisted on playing on – substitutes were not allowed in those days – after receiving...
Continuing his imperious form, Yuki Bhambri crushed Argentina’s Renzo Olivo in straight sets to move into the final round of the ATP Miami Masters qualifiers but Ramkumar Ramanathan was ousted from the high-profile tennis tournament.
Yuki, who qualified for the Indian Wells Masters and went on to scalp world number 12 Lucas Puille, dispatched Olivo 6-4 6-1 in the opening round of the hard court event.
He next faces Sweden’s Elias Ymer, ranked 133 and coached by Robin Soderling, the two-time French Open finalist.
However, Ramkumar fell in the first round, losing 6-7(4), 4-6 to American Michael Mmoh.
Benfica president Luis Filipe Vieira has warned Manchester United that defender Victor Lindelof will not be sold on the cheap.
United retain an interest in the Sweden international, according to reports in Portugal, despite claims United boss Jose Mourinho was ready to delay plans to make a bid until the summer due to the form of Marcos Rojo and Phil Jones in central defence.
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Benfica are certainly in no rush to sell and Vieira hinted United would have to meet the player's release clause of around €45m (£37.8m) for him to leave Lisbon for Old Trafford.
He told A Bola: "Lindelof is a Benfica player with a contract which contains a termination clause. Let's wait."
Vieira also addressed speculation linking goalkeeper Ederson with a move to Manchester City.
He added: "At this moment we do not want to sell any of our players except, of course, if a proposal that serves the interests of Benfica and the player arises."
LONDON, April 10 A court approved a deal on Monday between Tesco, Britain's biggest retailer, and the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) to settle a probe over a 2014 accounting fraud.
Court approval of the Deferred Prosecution Agreement (DPA), first detailed on March 28, means Tesco will pay a 129 million pound ($160 million) fine and the SFO's full costs.
The DPA relates to false accounting by Tesco's UK business, Tesco Stores Limited, between February and September 2014.
The scandal sparked the biggest crisis in Tesco's near 100-year history.
The DPA only relates to the potential criminal liability of Tesco Stores Ltd, and does not address whether liability of any sort attaches to Tesco plc or any employee or former employee of Tesco plc or Tesco Stores Ltd. ($1 = 0.8072 pounds) (Reporting by James Davey, editing by Paul Sandle and Susan Thomas)
Actress Uma Thurman has accused embattled Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein of forcing himself upon her sexually and director Quentin Tarantino of making her perform a dangerous car stunt that injured her.
Thurman is quoted in The New York Times on Saturday as saying Weinstein attacked her in London. She says he pushed her down and tried to shove himself on her and expose himself.
Weinstein's representatives say he acknowledges making an "awkward pass" but denies physical assault.
Thurman says when she expressed fear about driving a possibly faulty car in Tarantino's "Kill Bill: Vol. 1" he insisted.
Video shows Thurman crashing into a tree. She says she left a hospital in a neck brace with damaged knees and a concussion.
Tarantino hasn't responded to a request for comment.
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Zoe Ritu, 6, reached as high as she could with this carrot but couldn’t reach the alpaca at the Mitchell Lions Animal Farm in Lions Park recently. Zoe and her four-year-old sister Willow and mom Tina, of the Fullarton area, are regular visitors to the park. During this visit, they brought some cheerios and carrots to feed the variety of animals. ANDY BADER/MITCHELL ADVOCATE
BEIRUT, April 13 The Syrian army said that an air strike late on Wednesday by the U.S.-led coalition hit poison gas supplies belonging to Islamic State, releasing a toxic substance that killed "hundreds including many civilians."
The incident proved that Islamic State and al Qaeda-linked militants "possess chemical weapons", a statement by the army flashed on Thursday by Syrian state TV said.
There was no immediate independent confirmation. (Reporting by John Davison; Editing by Toby Chopra)
19-year-old Hunter Lane of Perryville ended his life Tuesday during a standoff with police.
Lane killed himself when deputies tried to take him into custody for questioning.
He was the main suspect in a shooting on March 11 that left a Perryville resident with injuries to his arm.
When police arrived at Lane’s home, they heard a gunshot and found him dead.
WASHINGTON (AP) — A spokeswoman says Democratic Rep. Steny Hoyer of Maryland is being treated at a Washington hospital for pneumonia but is expected to recover quickly.
Spokeswoman Katie Grant said Wednesday in an emailed statement that the congressman was being treated with antibiotics and resting after being admitted to The George Washington University Hospital a day earlier.
Grant says the 79-year-old Hoyer was diagnosed with pneumococcal pneumonia.
She says Hoyer, the No. 2 House Democrat, looks forward to being back at work "very soon."
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Car crashes into Logan Square building, no injuries reported
No injuries were reported when a car crashed into a Logan Square neighborhood building early Monday on the North Side.
The crash happened about 3:45 a.m. near North Western and West Fullerton avenues, according to Chicago Fire Department Cmdr. Curtis Hudson.
The driver, a 35-year-old man, refused medical attention, Hudson said. Additional details on the crash were not immediately available.
If you're planning to buy a home, you should be ready to spend some serious cash.
In addition to forking over a 20 percent down payment, you also need to have enough in the bank to cover closing costs, moving expenses, repairs and the first few months' mortgage payments, all without draining your emergency fund.
For first-time buyers, that can be overwhelming. But it's worth it to ensure that you're in a financially sound place before diving into home ownership.
In fact, the biggest mistake people make while saving up to buy a home is socking away only the bare minimum, says Eric Roberge, CFP and founder of Beyond Your Hammock.
Spring recruiting is heating up in the WAND viewing area, with four local stars making their college commitments official this week. Monticello's all-state basketball star Calvin Fisher will join his brother Zac at Millikin this fall, while MacArthur's Zach Briggs will walk on to the McKendree basketball team. In football, Maroa-Forsyth's Champ Jelks signs with Illinois College, where he will also consider running track. Also in football, former Argenta-Oreana and Okaw Valley star Pierce Bradford has decided to play at Eureka College.
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TORONTO — A single ticket sold in Ontario has claimed the $31.3 million jackpot in Friday night's Lotto Max draw.
There was no immediate word on exactly where in the province the winning ticket was sold.
US World Cup ratings down 42 per cent without American team
While the immigration debate occupies politicians, the World Cup shows how much people from other countries help make up the fabric of New York.
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OREANA -- You notice it about 30 seconds after you arrive at an Argenta-Oreana practice: these girls like each other a lot.
The inside jokes fly. For example, a tongue-out-punk-rocker-playful-grunt that peppers most conversations.
Whatever coach Angie Ridgeway's squad is doing, it's working: the scrappy Bombers (19-8, 8-0 LOVC) are playing at State for the first time in school history.
Argenta-Oreana will play fellow first-time program Windsor-Stewardson-Strasburg in the 12:30 p.m. semifinal slot on Friday at East Peoria's EastSide Centre.
Leaders
Camilyn Newbanks (Junior): .659, 5 HR, 54 RBI
Bailey Benton (Senior Millikin recruit): .566, 15 RBI, 18 steals
Tatiana Garcia (Senior): .451, 2 HR, 39 RBI
Lydia Hays (Senior MacMurray recruit): .379, 26 RBI at the plate
Cassi Newbanks (Freshman): 3.91 ERA, 66 K and 30 BB in 69 IP; .306 at plate
Maggie Millington (Senior): .333, 25 RBI
Amanda Peterson (Senior): .313, 11 RBI
Hayley Campbell (Junior): .262
Gene Peters, 59, of Granite City and formerly of St. Louis, died at 7:38 a.m. Friday, April 14, 2017, at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis.
Visitation will be 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, at Irwin Chapel, 3960 Maryville Road in Granite City. Funeral Mass will be 11 a.m. Thursday, April 20, at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Granite City.
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A recent Shindico Realty Inc. tweet is promoting Portage la Prairie particularly for prime retail development in retail heavy west Portage.
Shindico is advertising property situated on the Trans Canada Highway with direct access and excellent visibility.
“Portage la Prairie is a progressive community strategically situated in the centre of the country, in the heart of the richest agricultural belt in Manitoba. French-based Roquette will begin construction in 2017 on a new $400 million pea processing plant in Portage la Prairie. It will be the largest plant of its kind in the world and one of the largest private-sector investments in the history of Manitoba.”
Wed, Jun 14: Calgary police have released CCTV footage of a car prowler in hopes someone will have information.
You can now download all of the pictures you’ve ever uploaded to Instagram, as well as all your comments and likes.
Having a local copy of your photos is a good thing no matter what, but this is also useful for anyone who might be shutting down their Instagram account. The process is simple: just head to this page using a desktop browser and follow the prompts. Instagram says the process may take 48 hours to complete, but it seems to take more like a few minutes in our tests.
You’ll get an email with a link when the download is available.
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THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: CPM state secretary Kodiyeri Balakrishnan continues to shower praises on China and North Korea. Both these countries are on the path of establishing socialism, facing challenges of imperialist forces, Kodiyeri said on Saturday. Inaugurating the CPM district conference’s delegates’ meet, Kodiyeri said socialist countries like China and North Korea have been fighting the US-led imperialist forces.
Even now China has not become a socialist country. Post Soviet Union collapse, imperialist forces have been on a propaganda that there’s no future for socialism. Yet even after two-and-a-half decades, socialist countries like China, Vietnam, Cuba, Korea and Lavos continue with their fight against imperialist forces.
People’s China has achieved major economic growth and has become the second economic power in the world. China has been contributing to world GDP. At the 19th party congress of Chinese Communist Party, China has made that they are in the process of establishing socialism.
MILWAUKEE — Shortstop Tyler Saladino has a sprained left ankle and has been put on the 10-day disabled list by the Milwaukee Brewers, who recalled shortstop Orlando Arcia from Triple-A Colorado Springs before Wednesday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals.
Saladino jammed his ankle into second base as he took a throw from second baseman Hernan Perez on a force play in the third inning Tuesday night. Saladino had to be helped off the field.
Saladino is hitting .324 in 16 games. Arcia had a .194 batting average in 44 games before he was sent down on May 25.
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for MORE than two centuries, Middleham – one-time home of King Richard III – has been synonymous with the sport of kings. Derby and Grand National winners have been trained from this quiet corner of Wensleydale where horses continue to reign supreme.
As its open day showed, horse racing drives the rural economy in these parts and the commitment of stable staff – the sport’s unsung heroes – is second to none. To them, every horse is a champion and treated as such. For, while it is the lucky owners, trainer and jockey who take the plaudits after each triumph, racing is, in fact, the ultimate team sport and such engaging events shine a light on those working tirelessly behind-the-scenes to ensure the horses in their charge are treated like royalty.
Justin Turner's three-run home run and Yasiel Puig's double in the first has given the Dodgers a lead early in the game. A.J. Pollock's homer in the third got Arizona on the board.
Get complete coverage from inside and outside of Dodger Stadium from our team of reporters and photographers, including columnists Bill Plaschke and Dylan Hernandez and Dodgers beat writer Andy McCullough.
It's a problem anyone who has endured a big move knows: Where do you put all of your stuff? And it's an issue the San Diego Superior Court is facing on a grand scale when it moves from its current downtown location on West Broadway to its new digs. When it opens in early 2017, the new building - a $555 million, 22-story glittering tower on Union and C streets - will have about half the storage space for criminal trial exhibits that it has now in the old building.
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There's still a long road ahead for investigators tracking an end to the 6 open Bovine Tuberculosis cases in Canada.
Officials were excited to announce that no new cases had been found in the last week.
Although, it could take up to 8-12 weeks before any of the six cows can be confirmed uninfected.
Cattle ranchers in parts of Alberta and Saskatchewan have been affect by this disease and federal officials are asking asking those involved to apply for compensation.
Fla. Tinder User Reasserts Claim That App Isn't Free
Law360, Miami (October 6, 2017, 4:23 PM EDT) -- A Tinder user urged a Florida federal court Thursday not to swipe left and dismiss his putative class action claiming the dating app defrauded users by introducing a premium subscription that limited its free features, saying new facts the company submitted do not diminish his allegations.
Plaintiff Brian Warner filed a memorandum reasserting his arguments against Tinder Inc.'s pending motion to dismiss after the company asked the court to take notice of facts it reported to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission stating that only 6...
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BEIJING, April 18 (Reuters) - Average new home prices in China's 70 major cities rose 0.6 percent in March from the previous month, higher than the February's reading of 0.3 percent, according to Reuters calculations based on an official survey on Tuesday.
Compared with a year ago, new home prices rose 11.3 percent, decelerating from February's 11.8 percent gain, according to data issued by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
In China's biggest cities, prices for new units in Beijing rose for the first time since October 2016 on a monthly basis. It rose 19 percent from a year ago.
In Shenzhen and Shanghai, prices for new units rose 9.1 percent and 16.8 percent, respectively, from a year earlier, but Shanghai's fell on a monthly pace as local governments' tightening measures continued to take the heat off the market. (Reporting by Yawen Chen and Elias Glenn; Editing by Sam Holmes)
KARACHI - Pakistan Railways will start booking for its dedicated “Eid Train Service” from Thursday, said Ishaq Baloch, Divisional Commercial Officer, PR- Karachi.
He said under the service, initiated for people intending to celebrate the festival at their home towns or cities, the first special train will leave from Karachi to Peshawar on June 23. This, he said will be followed by second train scheduled to leave for Lahore on June 24. Pakistan Railways official sharing details of the service said the booking shall begin for the two trains at 11 o clock sharp, Thursday morning. The first special train for Peshawar, he said will have its stops at Multan, Faisalabad, Sargodha.
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. human rights chief says North Korea’s leadership has cracked down on human rights by further restricting movements and making “horrific” prison conditions more severe amid tensions over its nuclear and missile tests.
Zeid Ra’ad al-Hussein told the Security Council Monday that a chronic lack of food, partly due to resources which are diverted to the military, has made humanitarian aid provided by the U.N. and others “literally a lifeline for some 13 million acutely vulnerable individuals.”
He urged the council to assess the human rights impact of sanctions that have slowed aid deliveries and minimize the humanitarian consequences.
Zeid also criticized China for returning North Koreans who escape from their country, saying they “are routinely subjected to multiple forms of torture and ill-treatment.”
MEMORIES: When James Mattis Gave Away His Dinner. “A young soldier, probably no more than 18, was at our table. He was starving and devoured his beautiful dinner in just a few minutes. I will never forget the moment when General Mattis took his own untouched meal, cleared the young soldier’s plate himself, and gave him a fresh plate of his food. Mattis went without dinner that night, not making a big deal out of it, keeping the table laughing, and making sure all those young warriors were attended to.”
" Evgeni Malkin scored and picked up an assist in his return from a lower-body injury, Sidney Crosby got his 999th career point with an assist and the Pittsburgh Penguins rolled by the Vancouver Canucks 4-0. The quality Mike Sullivan appreciates the most in Malkin is the one that separates the Pittsburgh Penguins star from just about everyone else who happens to do what Malkin does for a living.
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ATHENS (AP) — Dimitris Pelkas scored twice as PAOK thrashed Panathinaikos 4-0 Sunday in the Greek league.
Pelkas scored in the eight minute with a swerving long-range shot and made it 2-0 in the 51st from close up after evading three defenders.
Efthimis Coulouris added a penalty in the 67th and Aleksandar Prijovic completed the rout in the 78th.
Panathinaikos lost Emanuel Insua to a second yellow card in the 66th for handling the ball inside the area, just before PAOK’s third goal. Ten minutes later, PAOK’s Robert Mak was dismissed for pushing an opponent.
Second-place PAOK is a point behind leader Olympiakos and one point ahead of Atromitos and AEK. Atromitos beat Levadiakos 1-0, and AEK hosts Kerkyra on Monday.
Also, Asteras won 3-1 at Apollon, and Lamia drew 1-1 at Giannena.
Illinois continues to be active recruiting the state of California, with one of the latest offers going to three-star linebacker Tristan Sinclair from Danville (Calif.) San Ramon Valley. Orange and...
UBC experts were interviewed by various media outlets after the B.C. government announced its plan to join the legal fight against the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion because Kinder Morgan has not “meaningfully” consulted with Aboriginal communities.
George Hoberg and Werner Antweiler were interviewed for a CBC Vancouver story. Hoberg, a professor at UBC’s Liu Institute for Global Issues, said intervenor status for the government won’t be “particularly consequential.” Antweiler, a professor at the UBC Sauder School of Business, agreed that the province’s threats will not amount to much.
Hoberg also spoke to CTV News on the same topic.
Jocelyn Stacey, a professor at the Peter A. Allard School of Law at UBC, was quoted in a Vancouver Sun article. She said “the bottom line is they don’t have a legal case to stop it…but the province can make things very messy.”
April 3 Norway Competition Authority:
* Says informed Nordic telecom operator Telia that its acquisition of Phonero could go ahead
* Sweden's Telia and Norway's Telenor are the two largest players in the Norwegian mobile telecom market
* Telia said in December it had agreed to acquire Phonero for 2.3 billion Norwegian crowns ($268.34 million) Source: here Further company coverage: [ ] ($1 = 8.5712 Norwegian crowns) (Reporting By Nerijus Adomaitis)
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UPDATE: The Krewe of Orion have canceled their parade due to Saturday's forecast of rain. The parade was originally scheduled to roll on at 6:30 p.m. and was later bumped up to 5:30 p.m.
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The route for three Mardi Gras parades has been forced to change due to construction in downtown Baton Rouge.
The Baton Rouge Police Department reported the changes affect the Krewe of Artemis parade on Friday (Feb. 2). The Krewe of Orion parade and Krewe of Mystique parade, both Saturday (Feb. 3) are also affected by the changes.
The changes are indicated on the attached map.
The Krewe of Orion has also been moved up due to the threat of rain over the weekend. The parade was originally scheduled to roll on Saturday at 6:30 p.m. The new start time has been bumped up to 5:30 p.m.
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While the wet spring may have pushed the strawberry season a week behind schedule, farmers believe the moisture will provide better strawberries to pick. Here is a list of farms located throughout Central New York that provide the opportunity for customers to pick their own strawberries.
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Should video games have a place on the high school English curriculum?
Today’s video games have rich character development, complex plots and narrative, and some academics say they could be used to teach critical thinking, problem solving and collaboration.
Alex Bacalja from Melbourne University has studied the benefits of teaching video games in English class, you can read his results here.
Alex will discuss the pros and cons of computer games in the classroom with English teachers Courtney Langton and Andrew Doyle.
AUSTIN, Texas (AP)  A former driver for a ride-hailing company Lyft faces several criminal charges after police say he sped off twice with a passenger in his vehicle.
Records show 45-year-old Daniel Kifle was booked into the Travis County Jail on Tuesday, charged with kidnapping, aggravated kidnapping and attempted sexual assault. Austin police say the driver picked up passengers in two occasions but sped off with a passed-out passenger inside after arriving at the destination. Police say both times the man drove away after a passenger stepped out to help the unconscious friend exit.
Police say one of the passed-out passengers awakened and found the driver trying to force his hands down her pants.
Ride-hailing company Lyft reported the rides did not happen on the company's platform and said Kifle has been "permanently deactivated."
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April 28 Royal Bank of Canada-
* Royal Bank of Canada to redeem subordinated debentures
* Royal Bank of Canada - intention to redeem all outstanding 2.86 per cent subordinated debentures due june 26, 2037
* Royal Bank of Canada - redemption will occur on june 26, 2017
* Royal Bank of Canada - to redeem for 100 per cent of their principal amount plus accrued interest to and including redemption date
* Royal Bank of Canada - redemption of debentures will be financed out of general corporate funds of royal bank of canada
* Royal Bank of Canada - current principal amount of 2.86 per cent debentures outstanding is jpy 10 billion Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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The Cheap Shots is one of Milwaukee's best party rock cover bands playing a huge variety of music, from Rush to Rihanna. The band was nominated "Best Cover Band," "Best Lead Singer," and 1st runner up "Best Guitarist" in the Shepherd Express in 2016. The Cheap Shots headline multiple summer festival stages throughout southeast Wisconsin and bring a unique mix of on-and-off stage antics to their audiences. If you want a real party, come party with The Cheap Shots!
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A 44-year-old Wilmington man pleaded guilty Tuesday to federal charges that he threatened to burn down a Roxbury mosque, possessed child pornography, and possessed a cache of firearms and ammunition despite being a convicted felon. Patrick Keogan, who lived on State Street in Wilmington before his arrest in July, faces up to 50 years in prison when he is sentenced on May 15. He has remained in custody since his arrest.
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‘Falsettos’ Tickets Available Tuesday
Free tickets for “Falsettos: In Conversation,” the Westport Library’s Susan Malloy Lecture in the Arts event in September will become available Tuesday at noon.
On a first-come, first-served basis, tickets will be made available through the Westport Country Playhouse’s online box office or by calling (203) 227-4177.
To be held at the Westport Country Playhouse, the Monday, Sept. 11, 7 p.m. event will feature a panel discussion on the Broadway hit “Falsettos,” featuring the men behind the show.
They include Tony Award-winning composer and lyricist William Finn and Tony Award-winning playwright and director James Lapine, plus the revival’s Tony-nominated star Stephanie J. Block.
The evening will be moderated by Westport resident Andrew C. Wilk, executive producer of “Live from Lincoln Center.
The king of making us feel all the feels is back!
Last month, Smith released his first single since 2015 when he dropped “Too Good At Goodbyes”. He followed that up with an appearance at BBC 1’s Live Lounge, so fans had to suspect more new music was on the horizon.
Friday morning, Smith announced that his new album The Thrill of It All will be released on November 3rd. He also shared the second single from the album, Pray, a gospel-tinged track that was produced by Timbaland.
In addition, Smith also announced a 2018 tour. The Thrill of It All tour will kick off in Toronto on June 18th, and will continue across North America before wrapping up in Calgary on September 13th.
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Goldman Sachs Managing Director Joins Blockchain Startup Chain
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CHURCH POINT (KLFY)- Two shooting incidents in two consecutive days prompted authorities temporarily lock down Church Point Middle School on Friday morning.
The school has since reopened, Church Point Police Chief Albert Veneble told KLFY. No injuries were reported.
On Thursday, shots were fired near Mona Edwards St., Veneble said. On Friday morning, shots were reportedly fired near Briscoe Road and South Main Street near the school campus.
Both incidents remain under investigation this afternoon. Suspects have been identified and arrest warrants are being processed, the chief said.
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Germany and UK increased their arms trade in 2016, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). Germany's sales jumped by 6.6 percent "due to the growth in sales of armoured vehicle producer Krauss-Maffei Wegmann and land systems producer Rheinmetall," SIPRI said, while UK sales increased by two percent, with GKN, an aerospace components manufacturer recording the highest growth. Western Europe sales increased 0.2 percent, to $91.6 billion.
Uber to cease Quebec operations if province doesn't rescind new rules — Sept. 27
I see that Uber is threatening to leave Quebec, the reason being that their business model does not align with Quebec's insistence on frivolous public safety measures such as car inspections, training and comprehensive background checks. This could negatively impact Uber's ability to compete with traditional taxis that are required to do all of that and more. Hopefully, Quebec does not knuckle under like Waterloo Region, which does not seem to be able to enforce proper vehicle identification.
Nigerian songstress Chidinma, best known for the hit songs, “Jankoliko”, “Kedike” and “Emi ni Baller” returns to Coke Studio Africa 2017 for the fourth time paired alongside multi-award winning group from Kenya, Sauti Sol, who is making a return to the show for the third time. The pairing will produce an original track by top Nigerian music […] The post Coke Studio Africa has some hot Collaborations for 2017! Chidinma returns for the 4th time to work with Sauti Sol & Masterkraft on New ...
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Chat attack
farewell dinner
散伙饭
(sànhuǒfàn)
A: Time is really flying. Four years of university went by just like that never to be seen again.
时间过得可真是太快了, 大学四年的时光就这样溜走了, 而且再也回不去了。
(shíjiān ɡuò de kě zhēnshì tàikuài le, dàxué sìnián de shíɡuānɡ jiù zhèyànɡ liūzǒu le, érqiě zài yě huí bù qù le.)
B: The get-together tonight is going to be our farewell dinner. After today, everyone is going their separate ways.
今晚我们聚餐吃的可是散伙饭啊, 等过了今天, 我们大家就都要各奔东西了。
(jīnwǎn wǒmen jùcān chī de kěshì sànhuǒfàn a, děnɡ ɡuò le jīntiān, wǒmen dàjiā jiù dōuyào ɡèbēn dōnɡxī le.)
A: Meeting new people and then saying goodbye is just part of life. Everyone should work hard for a beautiful future and not feel too sad.
其实, 聚散离合都不过是我们人生的一部分。我们大家要向着美好的未来努力奋斗, 也不要太伤感了。
(qíshí, jùsàn líhé dōu bùɡuòshì wǒmen rénshēnɡ de yībùfèn. wǒmen dàjiā yào xiànɡzhe měihǎo de wèilái nǔlì fèndòu, yě bùyào tài shānɡɡǎn le.)
PALESTINE – A man said to be responsible for bomb threats in Palestine has been arrested. Charged with making a false alarm or report was Randall Smith, 54, of Palestine. Since the first of the year, there have been 17 bomb threats to businesses and the Palestine Regional Medical Center. Investigators say Smith is responsible for 16 of those threats. He was arrested at his home late Tuesday night. Smith is currently being held in the Anderson County Jail with bonds totaling $1 million. Additional charges are pending.
What you have to do today may not be what you want to do but if you approach it in the right frame of mind it can still be fun. It can also be used as a springboard to earning more money, if that’s what’s important to you.
Several area counties are implementing burn bans due to the high fire hazard brought by the dry air.
Counties currently under a burn ban include:
Hall County
Swisher County
Wheeler County
Carson County
Donley County
Armstrong County
Hutchinson County
Oldham County
Roberts County
Moore County
Potter County
Randall County
Deaf Smith County
Parmer County
Texas County
Burn bans prohibit the creation of any open flames outside. That means fire pits, campfires, uncovered grills and open burning of trash are all banned because of high fire danger.
If you violate a burn ban, that's a Class C Misdemeanor and you could be facing a fine of up to $500.
You can learn more about the consequences of violating a burn ban here.
You can check here to see if your county is under a burn ban . This link is updated daily.
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On the day Gillon McLachlan flew to Tasmania to discuss the parlous state of football there, Collingwood announced Tasmanian Brody Mihocek would make his debut.
His story is not disconnected from the discussions between McLachlan and the Tasmanian football people.
The development path to an AFL debut for this Tasmanian has been circuitous. It has taken Mihocek 25 years, two states and three VFL teams to get there but on Sunday he will finally get there.
Brody Mihocek. Photo: Shane Barrie
Here is the most important Tasmanian fact about Brody Mihocek: he is from Cooee, the same town that produced Johnny Greening. If you don’t know who Johnny Greening is YouTube him – you will not be disappointed.
Greening debuted 50 years ago and rapidly became one of the best players in the VFL. That his career was cut short is another, much longer, story. Mihocek will not be Johnny Greening for his story is one of the slow burn and not the bright flame.
LAKEWOOD, Colo. (CBS4) – The Denver Broncos are getting ready for the start of the NFL Draft this Thursday night, and it’s anyone’s guess what the team will do with the 5th overall pick.
One thing’s for sure, however: some of the picks will be made from Casa Bonita.
The Mexican theme restaurant on Colfax Avenue in Lakewood is popular for its cliff divers, sopapillas and Black Bart’s Cave.
The Broncos will announce their fourth and fifth round picks from the restaurant. Denver currently holds two picks in both rounds.
Staff at the Denver-area landmark are now preparing for the big Broncos party.
“The announcements … will feature Broncos Ring of Famers, alumni and fans,” the Broncos wrote in a news release.
Round 4 will start at 10 a.m. this Saturday. The first round starts Thursday night at 6 p.m.
Watch CBS4 on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. to see a half hour Broncos Draft Special.
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Eight motorists were detected illegally parked in disabled parking bays in Tralee last Friday.
It was part of Operation Enable, a Garda and Kerry County Council operation to catch abusers of disabled driver permits.
Out-of-uniform gardaí and council traffic wardens monitored vehicles parked in disabled bays in Tralee on Friday, to check if the correct permits were displayed; eight weren’t.
The penalty for illegally parking in a disabled bay is a fixed charge or court appearance, while fraudulent use of a permit can lead to a fine of up to €3,000 and/or imprisonment on conviction.
Sergeant Gearoid Keating of the Kerry Traffic Corps says they’ll be rolling out the operation in other towns in Kerry.
Good news, bad news for Spartan netmen
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The Spartan tennis team followed up a big win over the defending MRVC East champions with a disappointing loss to Carrollton the next day.
Richmond split the singles matches and took two of the three doubles matches in the road victory at Knob Noster.
“We really had a good day,” coach Julie Baker said. “Knob Noster matches up well with us and we had to play well to win.”
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Twitter co-founder Biz Stone said on Tuesday he would be returning full time to the microblogging service in an unspecified role. “My top focus will be to guide the company...
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STEELTON — Police are asking for public help in identifying two suspects believed to be involved in a criminal mischief case at Dukes Laundromat on the 300 block of S. Front Street in Steelton.
Police believe the suspects are a white male and a white female. The male appears to have a sleeve of tattoos on his right arm, and more tattoos on his left arm and legs.
Anyone with information on the suspects is asked to contact Steelton Police at (717) 939-9841, or email Det. Elhajj at telhajj@steeltonpa.com.
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Police were investigating two suspicious deaths after fire crews responded Tuesday to a potential hazardous materials situation at an apartment in Vancouver. Capt.
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Monday city leaders will discuss if Stevens Point housing ordinance will add Transgenders to the list of protected groups.
Robert LeRoy Steinke, a LGBTQ advocate made the request to the Public Protection Committee. He is a son of a Transgender parent.
"One in five Transgender individuals will face discrimination when seeking housing" said Steinke.
As of now the ordinance protects people from all race, genders, color, and religion. If passed the code at a local level will not allow discrimination in housing against anyone who identifies themselves as a Transgender.
According to Stevens Point's Alderperson Mary McComb, in 2016 22% of Transgender people reported themselves being discrimination against housing.
"I think its important for those us who do care, to make it public" said McComb.
Steinke said he will continue the movement throughout Central Wisconsin."They're no different from the rest of us."
Newsline 9 will update the final decision.
Jerry H. ”Gary” Maggard, 75, of Crestline, died Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at Signature Health Care, Galion after a long illness.
A private graveside service will be held for the family at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to Kindred Hospice in care of the funeral home.
The Schneider-Gompf Funeral Home, 223 West Main Street are honored to serve the family of Jerry H. “Gary” Maggard.
Online condolences may be made to the family at masfh.com
Olivia Munn got advice from Kim Kardashian West before freezing eggs
Back in 2016, Olivia Munn revealed on Anna Faris' podcast that she'd frozen "a bunch" of her eggs. "Every girl should do it," she said at the time. On March 4, Olivia revealed which celebrity advised her to do it: Kim Kardashian West. "I wanted to freeze my eggs and I hit her up and she broke down everything about it," Olivia, who's currently 37 and single, told "Entertainment Tonight" at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party. "She broke it down, and I went to her doctors." Olivia said she and Kim -- who welcomed third child Chicago West via surrogate in January -- "have been friends for a long time. A really long time. I'm so proud of everything that she's done. She's a really, really good human being. Honestly, out of all of my girlfriends, she is the most knowledgeable. If you want to know about anything, she's the girl. Truly."
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I’M SO OLD, I REMEMBER WHEN SPORTS WERE SIMPLY ABOUT…SPORTS: New York Daily News Prefers Socially Woke Eagles to ‘Team Trump’ in Super Bowl.
I miss the old days, when we were simply rooting for laundry.
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LOS ANGELES (AP)  A man serving a life sentence for a 2007 murder has pleaded guilty to three earlier murders in Los Angeles County.
Prosecutors say 46-year-old Gilton Pitre entered pleas Tuesday to three counts of first-degree murder and admitted special-circumstance allegations of multiple murders and murder with a prior conviction.
He'll be sentenced Aug. 29 and faces a life term without possibility of parole.
Prosecutors say Pitre murdered Maribel Medina in early 2004 and Irma Barboza later that year. Barboza was about eight months pregnant at the time. Both women were transients whose bodies were dumped in downtown Los Angeles.
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Pitre was previously convicted of murdering 15-year-old runaway Alyssa Gomez at a Sunset Boulevard motel in 2007. During sentencing in 2010, Judge Kathleen Kennedy said Pitre had an "innate hatred of women."
According to coach Adam Gase, Cutler has "pretty much got the offense down", leaving just timing issues to sort out before he's fully adjusted, Adam Beasley of the Miami Herald reports.
Cutler always figured to be a quick study in Gase's scheme, given that he executed it well while playing under him in Chicago in 2015. With most the concepts refreshed in Cutler's mind, the quarterback will now hope to iron out his timing with Miami's pass catchers. Given his good progress, it seems likely that Cutler will be involved in some capacity in Thursday's preseason game against the Ravens.
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* Star Prestige Investments entered into a non-legal binding memorandum of understanding with Guangzhou Shengyu Jinxian Adverting
* Amount of consideration for wi-fi exclusive rights for three years is rmb80 million
* Mmou to obtaining exclusive advertisement rights in wireless networking system ("wi-fi") at train stations operated by Guangzhou Railway Group Source (bit.ly/2nask7q) Further company coverage:
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A Baltimore business dinner went up in flames when the restaurant's sprinkler system activated from a fiery cheese dish.James Hughes was having dinner with business partners on April 17 at the Cava Mezze.He ordered Saganaki, a Greek cheese-based dish that is sometimes lit on fire before being served.A video shared on social media shows three restaurant workers lighting the cheese dish on fire, then seconds later the servers are doused with water when the sprinkler system is activated.Hughes said they "ordered too much Saganaki."
A new 400,000-gallon water tank is being installed in Brookland.
Work on water lines is also starting on School Street.
Mayor Kenneth Jones said the new system will relieve water pressure on the current lines and open the door for larger businesses to come into Brookland.
The original water system was built in 1968.
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EAST PENNSBORO, Pa. (WHTM) — Crews are on the scene of a two-alarm fire in Cumberland County.
It started just after 3 a.m. Thursday in an artist studio on the 400 block of South Enola Drive.
The fire destroyed one building before spreading to a neighboring house. Officials tell ABC27 a taxidermy business was destroyed.
Lauck’s Taxidermy is the business listed at this location.
According to officials on scene, eight people are displaced with the Red Cross helping those people.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
ABC27 Daybreak’s Janel Knight will have updates from 4:30 – 7 a.m. on Daybreak and on Twitter: @JanelKnight.
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Junior four-star wing Patrick McCaffery, ranked No. 30 overall in the ESPN 60, made a verbal commitment to the Iowa Hawkeyes, where his father, Fran McCaffery, is the head coach. As a sophomore, Patrick was a big part of a state championship team at Iowa City West High School. Here's a look at what he'll bring to the Hawkeyes after he graduates in 2019.
School District 79 is seeing a growing number of students participate in the Youth Work in Trades program.
Prior to 2016, the school district saw three or four youth apprentices annually but last year that number had climbed to 31 active youth apprentices.
This year there’s over 50 in the system.
The Youth Work in Trades program is a dual credit program that allows youth to begin paid work- based training for an apprenticeship while still in secondary school.
Around 80 per cent of training takes place on the work site and 20 per cent is in the classroom.
The Industry Training Authority recently recognized the Cowichan Valley School District with the Youth Work in Trades Performance Award for having the highest program registration in the region.
The award includes 5,000 dollars in additional funding to help the district with the development of the program.
Citizens, business owners and others from the community are invited to join city officials for a cup of coffee and hear first-hand what’s happening in the city. This casual event will be held on Wednesday, March 21 from 6-7 p.m. at the Recreation Pavilion, 5303 228th St. S.W.
Participants are encouraged to ask questions, provide input on city services or just listen to the conversation. The informal setting provides citizens an opportunity to get involved, learn more about city government and its services and hear what’s happening in Mountlake Terrace.
6 of the Best Ways to Spend Your Summer in Tampa BayTampa Bay is calling your name! Our beautiful area offers so much and this list is just a small segment of what Tampa Bay has in store for you this summer. Here are the best ways to spend your summer here in Tampa Bay.
Asia's highest wooden Buddhist pagoda burned down completely in Sichuan province, Chinese newspaper Zhinmin Jibbao reports.
"The 16-storey wooden tower, known as the highest in Asia, burned down and was completely destroyed in a monastery in the northwestern part of Sichuan province," the paper writes.
According to the newspaper, there are no injured people in the fire, the authorities are investigating the case. The temple was built in the period of the Dynasty Min / XIV-XVII century /. In 2008, a severe earthquake hit the pagoda, with repairs being carried out during the fire.
RIO DE JANEIRO (AFP) - Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar is urgently travelling to Brazil due to "personal matters", the Brazilian company that manages the footballer's career said on Sunday.
Neymar is "coming to Brazil for personal matters", a source from NN Consultaria told AFP, without specifying whether the player had already arrived in South America or the specific reasons for the trip.
French radio station RMC Sport reported that Neymar flew to his native country on Saturday night after receiving "bad news involving his family".
The former FC Barcelona player, who frequently posts on social media, has not done so since Friday.
Neymar was suspended for the 3-1 victory over Lille on Saturday, but he looks likely to miss Wednesday's match against Strasbourg before returning next Saturday against Rennes.
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RAWALPINDI, Oct 6 (APP): Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa
Friday visited the family of Lieutenant Colonel Amer Wahid Shaheed in Lahore, an Inter-Service Public Relations (ISPR) statement issued here said.
Colonel Amer had embraced martyrdom near Panjgur, Balochistan on
September 4, in a terrorist attack.
The army chief condoled with the bereaved family and offered Fateha. He
said the supreme sacrifices rendered by Pakistan Army’s officers and men would never go waste.
He reiterated that fight against terrorism would continue till the
achievement of enduring peace and stability.
Japanese shipbuilders Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) and Oshima Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. have reached a basic agreement to form an alliance in the commercial ship business.
Together the two companies will seek business synergy and target sustainable growth to strengthen global competitiveness, while also respecting mutual independence, MHI said.
The shipbuilders will also work toward establishing a technical alliance to focus on development of new ship designs and technologies, standardization of design and construction, as well as efficient shared use of tools and equipment.
The alliance with Oshima follows on MHI’s agreement reached at the end of March with Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. and Namura Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. Contracts for specific projects will be decided on an individual basis, the company said.
NEW ORLEANS — The 8-year-old niece of pop star Britney Spears, who was injured in an all-terrain vehicle accident, still isn't well enough to return to school but was able to take Valentine's Day treats to her class in Louisiana Tuesday.
Eight-year-old Maddie Spears-Aldridge is the daughter of Spears' sister, actress and singer Jamie Lynn Spears.
According to a post on Jamie Lynn Spears' Instagram account, the girl was happy to see her friends again. Jamie Lynn Spears wrote that her daughter still isn't ready to go back to school but doctors cleared her for the Valentine's Day visit.
The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office says Maddie was submerged in a pond inside the all-terrain vehicle Feb. 5 and nearby family members couldn't free her. An ambulance service arrived and pulled her out.
KASILOF, Alaska — Alaska State Troopers say a 23-year-old Kenai Peninsula man made fake 911 calls to divert officers as they pursued his pickup truck and tried to arrest him.
Clayton Nelson of Kasilof (kah-SEE-lawf) is charged with felony eluding, reckless driving, assault and terroristic threatening. He’s also charged with driving with a revoked license and violating conditions of his release.
Troopers say they spotted Nelson Saturday afternoon and stop him on an outstanding felony warrant from an assault case.
Troopers arrested Nelson.
Trooper investigators say they later determined Nelson had made false 911 calls.
Nelson is being held without bail at the Wildwood Pretrial Facility in Kenai, southwest of Anchorage.
A message left with the Kenai public defender’s office was not immediately returned.
The high school football season is winding down, but there's still time for some late theatrics, and Allen High School's matchup with Trinity ​in the Texas Class 6A Division I state quarterfinals provided.
As the clocked tick down towards half-time, Allen QB Grant Tisdale broke several tackles before flipping the ball to receiver Andrew Magee for a touchdown:
Allen went on to win 41-20.
× Walter Jacobson’s Perspective 1/1/2017: The Case For Nathan Fields
Walter Jacobson gives his perspective on the court case of Nathan Fields, a wrongfully convicted man awarded $22 Million Dollars, after spending 20 years in prison on the heels of corruption in the justice system, with all involved doing anything to get a conviction.
"The hospital has improved its scores across multiple patient-safety indicators that are not reflected in the most recent hospital safety grade from the Leapfrog Group, though other rating agencies have noted these improvements," according to the statement. "Our recently opened neonatal intensive care unit provides an added safety measure for labor and delivery, and our hospitalist program ensures 24-hour inpatient supervision."
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has assured his U.S. counterpart over the phone that there might be 10,000 problems that land on his White House desk - and Canada won't be among them. Trudeau had barely left Washington and the cheer of a drama-free day was swiftly overshadowed by an incoming storm of palace intrigue, back-stabbing, leaks, international incidents and a spying scandal that rocked Donald Trump's White House.
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Union official: Gunman in San Francisco UPS warehouse shooting had filed overtime grievance.
WALESKA, Ga. (AP)  Reinhardt University is planning a vigil for Quentin Moses, a former NFL linebacker who was as an assistant football coach for the school when he died in a house fire over the weekend.
In a news release, the northern Georgia school invited the public to attend a "Celebration of Life" service on campus at 1 p.m. Wednesday.
Moses, his 31-year-old friend Andria Godard and her 10-year-old daughter Jasmine Godard died in a fire Sunday morning in Monroe.
The 33-year-old had been a defensive end for the Georgia Bulldogs and played four seasons with the Miami Dolphins from 2007-2010 as a linebacker.
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Reinhardt's leadership team is also establishing a scholarship fund in Moses' name to benefit student-athletes at the school. Contributions can be made through the Office of Advancement.
I've been looking at alternatives for Cargill and I'll offer them up in order of viability:
1) Move to Texas. They have virtually no regulatory environment. The drawback is they have virtually no regulatory environment and a neighboring business could explode, sending your business to smithereens along with it.
2) Move to the Phillipines. Labor is cheap as hell. The problem is that if their president gets up on the wrong side of the bed, he'll actually murder you. Better pass on that.
3) Move overseas to where white people come from! Russia, here we come! Putin even likes Trump. Just mind your Ps and Qs because he'll poison you if you bitch about taxes.
4) That brings us to the last option. Shut up and pay your taxes like a grown-up. You have more money than you can possibly use in a lifetime. Minnesota has been good to you. Return the courtesy.
Driver accused of firing gun while driving, fleeing police
A driver fled from deputies after allegedly firing a gun out of the window while driving, according to the Elkhart County Sheriff's Department.
Around 12:45 a.m. Sunday, deputies conducted a traffic stop on 27-year-old Preston Johnson for allegedly firing a gun out of the window of his vehicle in the area of Lusher and Main Street.
Johnson then fled from deputies, crashed into a fence, left the scene of the crash and ran from the scene.
Deputies apprehended Johnson and conducted field sobriety tests.
He allegedly failed the sobriety tests.
Johnson was arrested on preliminary charges of resisting law enforcement, criminal recklessness, operating while intoxicated, and failure to stop after an accident
Tuesday Sunny, with a high near 55. Northwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tuesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 30. North northwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light and variable.
Wednesday Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. South wind 6 to 10 mph.
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Thursday Sunny, with a high near 72.
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Friday Partly sunny, with a high near 81.
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Sunday A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
Sunday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Monday Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
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The 3GPP has introduced a new logo to represent 5G specifications from Release 15 onwards. The design is a derivation of existing 3GPP LTE logos.
3GPP makes the logos available for use by manufacturers and service providers to declare that their products are based on the Project’s specifications.
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New Delhi: Lt Gen Ranbir Singh, who was the Director-General of Military Operations (DGMO) when India carried out surgical strikes across the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir, has been appointed Northern Army commander.
Lt Gen Singh succeeds Lt Gen Anbu who will take charge as Vice Chief of the Indian Army on Friday, official sources said.
At present, Lt Gen Singh is Deputy Chief of the Army Staff.
He was the DGMO when India had carried out out surgical strikes across the LoC on the intervening night of 28 and 29 September 2016.
Lt Gen Singh had also served as commander of the army's One Corps in Mathura.
Lt Gen Anbu succeeds Lt Gen Sarath Chand who retires on Thursday.
The Udhampur-based Northern Command is considered very crucial as it looks after Army's operations in Jammu and Kashmir besides guarding the LoC.
Barstools are moving to center stage in many restaurants, and patrons are finding them tricky.
While Japanese noodle spots have long used bar seating, Italian, New American and other restaurants are also adopting the layout, in efforts to speed turnover and boost profit with more seats. OpenTable recently rolled out a feature allowing patrons to reserve bar seats, which have traditionally been first come, first served.
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Tuesday’s blizzard was bad timing for stores and restaurants that do big business on Valentine’s Day. NTV’s Jodi Cooke reports.
BATTLE CREEK, Mich (WLNS) – A Calhoun County man is in trouble after police say he left his one-year-old son in his car outside a Battle Creek strip club.
Police were called to “Heartbeats” early Saturday morning by some men who said they heard a baby crying in a car.
They found the boy’s father inside.
Sheriff’s officials say 32-year-old Joshua Edwards stopped by the club to drop off money for the boy’s mother, who was working there, and decided to stick around and have a drink.
He is now facing misdemeanor child abuse charges.
The Tennessee Valley continues to experience drought conditions, despite the wet month of December. Huntsville has picked up 5.58 inches of rain as of December 30th, but remains in a 10.07 inch deficit.
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LONDON, March 29 British Prime Minister Theresa May said on Wednesday she faced a "tight" timetable to negotiate the terms on which the country will leave the European Union in two years' time.
Asked in parliament about how she could guarantee certainty for businesses after Brexit, May confirmed she planned to convert existing EU law into British legislation to ensure continuity in the immediate period after Brexit.
"It is a tight timetable to get the agreement for our future relationship," she said. "There will need to be implementation periods so that we can ensure that that is then put into practice in a way that makes practical sense for business, and indeed for governments."
May filed formal Brexit divorce papers on Wednesday, pitching Britain into the unknown and triggering years of uncertain negotiations that will test the EU's cohesion. (Reporting by David Milliken; editing by Stephen Addison)
CNBC's Julia Boorstin reports on a statement from Cambridge Analytica in the wake of the latest Facebook data mining scandal.
Spending less time on social media in 2017 could help lower anxiety and depression
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SALT LAKE CITY -- He was a three-sport All-American in high school, an iconic BYU Cougar and perhaps the most underrated multi-sport professional athlete ever to don a uniform.
After three years with the Toronto Blue Jays, the Boston Celtics wrestled Danny Ainge into the NBA.
After 14 years as a player and two world championships in Boston, he coached the Phoenix Suns and then was hired by the Celtics—where he is now general manager.
Earlier this year he lured Gordon Hayward away from the Utah Jazz, and this week he sat down with Bob Evans for 3 Questions.
Now that you have Gordon Hayward, will you please give him back? For young players with their eyes set on the NBA, what would you say to them in their early years that will put them on the path to greatness in the NBA? Sports play a huge role in the American social fabric: Do you think sports play too big of a role?
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I admit, after the dust settled at UFC 207 this past Friday in Las Vegas, Nevada, I expected Mike Goldberg to have a moment - at least a minute or two - to says his farewells after calling his last event for the promotion. It's a move that didn't sit too well with Mike's son, Kole, who took to Twitter to blast the promotion he covered for nearly 20 years for not giving him a proper sendoff after over a decade of service.
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Crews battle 7 grass fires in Northern California
BYRON, Calif. (AP) — Fire officials say crews are battling seven vegetation fires in Northern California being fueled by strong winds.
The fires in are burning along Byron Highway near Clifton Court Forebay, a reservoir in the San Joaquin River Delta region.
The East Contra Costa Fire Protection District says in a Facebook post that Alameda County Fire is also helping fight the blazes that started Wednesday afternoon. A Cal Fire helicopter is also assisting with water drops.
Aerial images being broadcast online by KTVU show several large, barn-like structures gutted and smoldering.
Additional details have not been released.
The strongman president ends parliament with a warning against separatism in Taiwan and Hong Kong.
May 2 Liberty Oilfield Services Inc
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Cnooc (NYSE:CEO) says CEO Yang Hua, one of China’s best-known oil executives globally, has resigned, effective immediately; he will remain Chairman.
President Yuan Guangyu takes over as CEO, and VP Xu Keqiang becomes the new President.
Yang was CEO for less than a year but the company veteran has been a driving force in turning Cnooc into arguably China’s most global oil company; the company won praise from industry observers who said it stood out among state-owned enterprises for its focus on efficiency.
No explanation was given for the resignation, but many top oil executives go on to serve as senior officials in China’s government after leaving major state-owned firms.
Abrines poured in 10 points (3-3 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and added three rebounds and two steals across 16 minutes during Oklahoma City's 113-96 loss to the Jazz in Game 4 of their Western Conference first-round playoff series.
Abrines has now bookended scoreless efforts in Games 2 and 3 with a pair of double-digit scoring tallies. The 24-year-old sharpshooter has seen steady minutes off the bench over the first four games of the series, but as just alluded to, his production has been exceedingly difficult to predict. As such, he very much remains a DFS tournament-only play heading into Wednesday's critical Game 5.
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Anderson caught three of six pass attempts for 27 yards in Sunday's 23-0 loss to the Broncos.
Along with Jermaine Kearse, Anderson was the Jets' most-targeted receiver on the day. It couldn't salvage the 24-year-old's streak of six consecutive games with 100 yards or a touchdown, as New York wasn't able to sustain drives long enough for anyone to accumulate any stats. Anderson will try to rebound in Week 15 at New Orleans but will find it tough with Bryce Petty likely filling in at quarterback.
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Coach Gregg Marshall on Loyloa: 'We knew coming in here that this was going to be a battle'
Hundreds of people took to the streets in Istanbul on 17 April to denounce the result of the Turkish constitutional referendum. The vote resulted in a ‘yes’ majority, granting President Tayyip Erdogan new sweeping powers, but Opposition parties and independent observers have challenged the accuracy of the election.
SHARE COPY LINK Kentucky's John Calipari said this has been the most rewarding season he's had in over 30 years of coaching after the Wildcats reached the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 on March 17, 2018. NCAA Chris Fickett
Kentucky's John Calipari said this has been the most rewarding season he's had in over 30 years of coaching after the Wildcats reached the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 on March 17, 2018. NCAA Chris Fickett
A fire at a Saskatoon limousine company on Sunday evening led to an estimated $400,000 in damages.
Just before 8:25 p.m., the Saskatoon fire department got a 911 call from an employee of Living Skies Limousine saying they had an engine fire in one of their vehicles.
Firefighters responded and quickly determined that the limousine was inside a parking garage. Employees had attempted to put out the fire but failed. Firefighters called for additional crews to assist. Two additional engine companies and a ladder truck responded to help.
The fire was brought under control approximately 12 minutes after the initial call. Three limousines were damaged by fire, as well as two other vehicles. The building itself sustained smoke damage.
No one was injured. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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On this Easter Sunday, the Diamondbacks only had their AA and AAA affiliates play, but they brought out the sticks with 17 runs between the two teams. The sheer amount of offense allowed both the Reno Aces and Jackson Generals to cruise to victory.
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In this enhanced episode broken toes, worm infestations, and nursing puppies create the whirlwind of patients at Pol Vet this week.
Concerts on the way: Katy Perry, the Weeknd, Lady Antebellum, Ben Folds, Alison Krauss and David Gray, Perfume Genius and Tank and the Bangas April Fleming Pop star Katy Perry has been on an occasionally bizarre publicity tear in the last week promoting her new album, Witness. In addition to what has felt like a nonstop stream of content from her Twitter account, she announced that she would be adding more dates to her current tour, including a stop at the Sprint Center on Friday, October 27. "Taps at the Tower" returns to the Liberty Memorial for the fourth year beginning Sunday.
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PARIS — A digital gallery in Paris is making art an immersive experience for visitors who can walk into and over paintings projected around a warehouse.
The Atelier des Lumieres, or Studio of Lights, opened this month with an inaugural exhibit featuring Austrian painter Gustav Klimt’s work not hanging on walls, but lighting up floors, ceilings and walls in a colorful, 35-minute moving sequence.
Gallery director Michael Couzigou says: “We use photos scanned in high definition to make this digital exhibition a universe of music and sound.”
The show, set to classical music, attracted 60,000 visitors in its first 10 days.
Organizers say the gallery is the biggest of its kind in the world. It has 140 fixed video projectors installed across the 3,300-square-meter (35,521-square-foot) space.
NEW YORK (AP) — Guillermo del Toro’s Cold War-era fairytale “The Shape of Water” swam away with a leading seven nominations from the Golden Globes, while the HBO drama “Big Little Lies” led the television nominees with six nods.
The nominees for best picture drama are: “Call Me By Your Name,” ”Dunkirk,” ”The Post,” The Shape of Water” and “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.”
The nominees for best picture comedy or musical are: “The Disaster Artist,” ”Get Out,” ”Lady Bird,” ”The Greatest Showman,” and “I, Tonya.”
The Globes are the most prominent platform yet in Hollywood’s awards season to confront the post-Harvey Weinstein landscape. Among the supporting actor nominees is Christopher Plummer, who has replaced Kevin Spacey in Ridley Scott’s “All the Money in the World.” Scott, too, was nominated for best director.
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The head of ANZ's home loan division is appearing before the Royal Commission into the banking industry today.
Excitement over the iPhone 8, and Apple's better-than-expected iPad sales, have driven a number of Apple suppliers in Taiwan to experience massive growth in the last financial quarter. Taken in their entirety, the strong financial performance of Apple's suppliers was enough to increase Taiwan's overall exports to the United States in July by a massive []
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DECATUR, Ala. – Decatur Police say they were investigating a suspicious vehicle on Sunday that led to the arrest of a 19-year-old.
Investigators say they were called to check on an unoccupied vehicle in the area of Century Blvd. and Regency Blvd. that appeared to have been wrecked. They say the vehicle was partially blocking the roadway.
The registered owner of the vehicle advised investigators that his son, Davis Dodd, had the vehicle.
Police found Dodd, 19, at his home. As they were speaking, there was an altercation between the two. Davis was arrested for physical harassment and resisting arrest. The officer says there was a large quantity of Xanax, prescription medication and a marijuana pipe in plan view.
The charges against Davis include: Physical Harassment, Resisting Arrest, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Illegal Possession of a Prescription Drug. He’s being held on a $4,500 bond.
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Update: 12:14PM RESIDENTS in parts of Tavua are advised to store up on water as the area experiences power outage.
Water supply was disrupted from 9am today and should be restored later this evening.
Areas affected include Malele, Balata, Mataniwai, Waikatakata and Korovou.
The Water Authority of Fiji has advised its customers to use water wisely for their immediate needs during this period.
Supply is expected to be restored at 5.30pm.
Customers who have further queries can call 3346777 or on mobile short code 5777; or email: contact@waf.com.fj.
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Jamie Anderson is an Olympic gold medalist looking to defend her title at the Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018. In this episode of My Focus presented by Milk Life, Anderson talks about staying healthy while putting her heart and soul into her training.
JANESVILLE, Wis. (AP) — The Rock County medical examiner says the death of a 43-year-old Janesville woman is a homicide caused by sharp force injuries.
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SAN DIEGO (NEWS 8) — Morning Extra guest Kailey has some awesome and ambitious goals.
She wants to be a fashion designer for Barbie dolls and she's already off to a great start.
The best part is she's only 11 years old!
Very special Make-a-Wish kid Kailey, along with Cassandra Altman from Fashion with a Passion, visited Morning Extra with more on the upcoming annual fashion event that benefits Make-a-Wish San Diego.
The two have been allies for the past couple of years. Arpaio campaigned for Trump at rallies in Iowa, Nevada and Arizona, and he gave a speech at the Republican National Convention in which he said Trump would prevent immigrants from coming into the country illegally. Trump has also invoked the former sheriff in his calls for tougher immigration enforcement and has used advocated for tactics that made Arpaio a national figure.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Genpact Ltd-
* Genpact announces secondary equity offering on behalf of selling shareholders
* Genpact Ltd - ‍selling shareholders are offering approximately 15 percent of genpact shares they beneficially own​
* Genpact Ltd - ‍announced an underwritten public offering of 10 million common shares by certain shareholders​
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SEATTLE -- Norwegian Cruise Line's newest ship docked in Seattle for the first time Wednesday morning.
The Norwegian Bliss weighs more than 168,000 tons and can accommodate 4,000 passengers.
The Bliss is Norwegian's largest ship on the West Coast -- it was built specifically for trips to Alaska.
Video from the Q13 News drone shows some of the amenities on the top deck -- including a go-kart race track, open air laser tag and pools.
The ship will leave Seattle's Pier 66 on Saturday just a few days after its christening ceremony.
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× Birth control: Trump expands opt-out for workplace insurance
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Trump administration is allowing more employers to opt out of providing no-cost birth control to women for religious and moral reasons.
The administration has issued a long-expected revision to Obama-era rules. The rules require most companies to provide birth control as preventive care for women, at no additional cost. Under the Affordable Care Act, preventive services are supposed to be free of charge to employees and their dependents.
The Trump administration’s revision issued Friday expands a religious exemption that previously applied to houses of worship, religiously affiliated nonprofit groups, and closely-held private companies.
The share of women employees paying their own money for birth control pills has plunged to under 4 percent, from 21 percent, since contraception became a covered preventive health benefit, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation.
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A 26-year-old cyclist has been injured after being involved with a collision with a van this afternoon.
The man was being treated by an ambulance at the scene and appeared to have injuries to his leg.
It happened just outside Premier Stores on Painswick Road, Gloucester.
A police spokesman said: " Police were called at 14.20 today to Painswick Road, Gloucester where a road traffic collision had occurred between a cyclist and a van.
"An ambulance was at the scene treating the 26 year old male cyclist who appears to have sustained injuries to his leg."
Police were managing traffic at the scene but the road is now clear.
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Dramatic video from the shooting in Alexandria captured some of the chaos that ensued when a 66-year-old left-wing zealot opened fire on the Congressional GOP baseball team.
More than 25 bullets can be heard ringing through the air in the footage, which was captured by a witness close to the field at the Eugene Simpson Stadium Park in Alexandria, Va.
At one point, a man can be seen lying in the middle of the field.
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The members of the St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church Women’s Guild had a sweet Valentine’s Day.
At their February meeting on Feb. 14, during which Ginny Akhoury spoke about modern day saints, her trip to Rome and Mother Teresa’s canonization, members enjoyed Valentine’s Day themed desserts.
Cookies, strawberries and punch were just a few of the many options.
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The House of Commons has unanimously adopted a motion blaming Russia for what it calls a despicable nerve gas attack in Britain.
Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia's Freeland's motion says Russia is showing a total disregard for the rules of the international order.
Former double agent Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia were found unconscious on a bench in the city of Salisbury two weeks ago, the victims of what the British government says was a Russian nerve agent.
British and Russia has engaged in tit-for-tat expulsions of diplomats over the attack.
Freeland's motion calls on Russia to co-operate with British investigators and says Canada stands in solidarity with Britain.
The motion calls on the House to recognize that the Russian state "bears responsibility" for the attack
Given that Trumps has stated publicly that women are" pieces of ass" (including his daughter BTW) -
“When a man leaves a woman, especially when it was perceived that he has left for a piece of ass—a good one!—there are 50 percent of the population who will love the woman who was left.” (as quoted in Vanity Fair, September 1990)
amongst other demeaning things that pretty much show he thinks women are objects ...
Donald Trump used the three women in his life for his own benefit — and pleasure
And also given that he has traded in his first two wives for newer younger models, how long before Melania is dealing with executing her pre-nup?
There are nine solar power plants located in California's Mojave Desert, collectively called solar energy generating systems (SEGS). The Kramer Junction site, seen here, is where five of these power plants are located. It receives around 340 days of sunshine per year, making it an ideal location for solar power generation. |
Kaylee Rich of Marysville High School prepares to hit the ball from the back line during a match against Upper Arlington on Wednesday.
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The Lady Monarch varsity volleyball team sent seniors Sara Berkland, Olivia Herzog, Lily Keber and Kaylee Rich off in fine fashion Wednesday against Upper Arlington.
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TOKYO, March 20 (Reuters) - One of the Bank of Japan's two new deputy governors, Masazumi Wakatabe, said on Tuesday that the central bank must avoid making a premature shift in policy but should ease further without hesitation if it became necessary.
Wakatabe said he would steadily pursue policy to achieve the BOJ's 2 percent inflation target in a stable manner.
Wakatabe is an academic known as vocal advocate of aggressive monetary stimulus. He and career central banker Masayoshi Amamiya were approved for the deputy posts last week in parliament. (Reporting by Tetsushi Kajimoto; Editing by Chris Gallagher)
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The federal government says that Canadians generally support its planned approach to the legalization of marijuana, including detailed proposals surrounding plain packaging and warning labels.
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LOS ANGELES: Wrestler-turned-actor Dave Bautista has confirmed he will appear in "Avengers 4" as well as "Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol.3".
The 49-year-old actor plays the part of Drax in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
''I don't know if I was supposed to, but I believe that I've already said publicly that I am in both," Bautista told Den of Geek.
The actor, however, has no idea of how or when Drax will return to the money-spinning franchise.
"We don't know. I don't even know. I haven't read the script for either, and, you know, I've talked to James (Gunn, 'Guardians' writer/director)."
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Following the release of their fifth album, Hollow Bones, California blues rockers, Rival Sons evoke the likes of classic rock bands Led Zeppelin and the Black Crowes. Don’t miss their undeniably energizing live performance at Turner Hall Ballroom with special guests London Souls and Howie Pyro.
“Apple Inc. hired a new leader for its business in South Korea, home to its biggest rival and a country where the iPhone maker has struggled with regulators,” Mark Gurman reports for Bloomberg.
“Brandon Yoon, a veteran Microsoft Corp. executive and most recently a vice president at Samsung Electronics Co., joined this month as general manager of Apple Korea, according to his LinkedIn profile,” Gurman reports.
“According to data from Strategy Analytics, Apple had 18 percent of the Korean smartphone market last year, behind Samsung’s 56 percent,” Gurman reports. “Earlier this year, Apple opened its first retail store in the country.”
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April 7 Augusta Capital Ltd :
* Augusta Capital increases NPT stake to 18.85%
* Deal for total amount nz$10.6 million
* Augusta capital ltd - following that, augusta capital will be largest shareholder in npt
* Augusta capital - "augusta intends to vote against kiwi property proposal"
* Augusta capital ltd - co will also be voting for change through resolutions two to six, to remove two of current board members, Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Amazon latest Prime perk is free delivery to your car.
The Seattle company said Tuesday that it has begun delivering packages in 37 cities to Prime members who own newer General Motors or Volvo vehicles.
Amazon Prime customers ned to download the Amazon Key app. From there, they can link their connected car and start their Amazon orders. No additional hardware or devices are needed.
Deliveries are available to members with 2015 year or newer Chevrolet, Buick, GMC or Cadillac vehicles with GM's OnStar connected-car service, and those with a 2015 or newer Volvo vehicle with an active Volvo On Call account.
Packages will be placed in the trunks of cars parked in publicly accessible areas like a customer's home or workplace, and then secured.
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No-Burn Day issued for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day A High Pollution Advisory for this weekend was issued by the Maricopa County Air Quality Department Friday Check out this story on azcentral.com: http://azc.cc/2iOhP2M Fireworks sit for sale on a table at Red Hot Fireworks stand on Tuesday, June 28, 2016, in Phoenix, Ariz. Maricopa County has issued No-Burn Days for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.
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CLEVELAND- Tickets are now on sale for the InCuya Music Festival taking place this summer in Cleveland.
The headliners for the music fest include Grammy-nominated R&B singer SZA, folk rock band The Avett Brothers, alt rockers AWOLNATION and English rock band New Order.
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According to the promoter, the festival will “celebrate the origins, diversity, and evolution of rock with a music and cultural festival.”
The two-day festival is set for Aug. 25 and Aug. 26 on the malls in downtown Cleveland. Admission for the weekend starts at $95.
Also performing: The Revivalists, Cake, K. Flay, Earl Sweatshirt, Yuna, Daniel Caesar, J. Roddy Walston and The Business, Booker T. Jones, Bahamas, Tank and the Bangas, They., Tropidelic, Arkells, Ezri, Kitten, The Jack Fords, Dreamers, Seafair, The Blue Stones and The Modern Electric.
La Liga news: Arsenal and Liverpool could raid Atletico Madrid for Jan Oblak
Liverpool and Arsenal could both sign goalkeepers during the summer transfer window.
The Reds’ need to sign a new No 1 was evident on Saturday, where two Loris Karius errors cost them Champions League glory.
Arsenal, meanwhile, require a fresher shot-stopper with Petr Cech approaching the twilight years of his career.
And Spanish website El Gol Digital say the Premier League duo are fighting to land Oblak this summer.
The Slovenia international was originally linked with PSG.
However, the Ligue 1 giants appear to be nearing a deal for Juventus legend Gianluigi Buffon instead.
A French woman, who is serving a seven-month prison sentence for entering Iraq illegally,after an appeal court's decision that she will be retried on terror charges.
Mélina Boughedir, 27, is to be retried on 2 May, the Baghdad appeal court announced on Tuesday, after deciding that she knew her husband was going to join the Islamic State (IS) armed group when she came into the country.
Iraqi law allows the death penalty for membership of a "terrorist organisation", even for non-combatants and it was handed down to seven Turks and five Azeris on Tuesday.
Boughedir was jailed for seven months for illegal entry in February.
She was arrested in the northern city of Mosul in February along with her four kids, three of whom have been repatriated to France.
Since the beginning of the year 280 foreigners have been condemned to death or life imprisonment in Iraq.
French national Djamila Boutoutaou was jailed for life on 17 April for belonging to IS, despite her claims to have been tricked by her husband.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has ordered U.S. flags on federal property be flown at half-staff through sunset Tuesday to honor five people slain at a newspaper in Maryland’s capital.
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The order comes after Annapolis Mayor Gavin Buckley said Monday that Trump had declined his request to lower the flags.
Trump issued a proclamation Tuesday ordering the flags to half-staff through sundown.
Four Capital Gazette journalists and a staffer were killed Thursday when a gunman holding a grudge against the publication shot them in the newsroom.
Trump has repeatedly called journalists the “enemy of the people.” He said the day after the shooting journalists shouldn’t fear being violently attacked while doing their job.
The White House says Trump ordered the flags lowered as soon as he learned of the Annapolis mayor’s request.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States will soon announce plans to impose tariffs on steel and aluminum from the European Union, possibly as early as Thursday, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.
An operator uses a hoist to lift a coil of aluminium at the Neuf-Brisach Constellium aluminium products company's production unit in Biesheim, Eastern France, April 9, 2018. REUTERS/Vincent Kessler
The decision would land ahead of a Friday deadline for exemptions to the planned metals tariffs amid stalled trade talks, and is likely to prompt retaliation. President Donald Trump on March 23 imposed a 25 percent tariff on steel imports and a 10 percent tariff on aluminum, but granted temporary exemptions to the EU, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Australia and Argentina.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board said Monday they are sending teams to Tempe, Arizona, to investigate an accident involving a self-driving Uber vehicle that killed a pedestrian.
Uber Technologies Inc said it had suspended its autonomous vehicle program across the United States and Canada. The NHTSA said in a statement it is "in contact with Uber, Volvo, federal, state and local authorities regarding the incident" and will take appropriate action. The safety board said in a statement on Twitter that it was also sending a team to probe the crash.
(Reporting by David Shepardson; Editing by Jonathan Oatis)
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HAMPTON ROADS, Va - Shanon Cook is a trends expert for Spotify, the world’s most popular music streaming service. She breaks down the top songs and artists of the year based on what Spotify users were streaming in 2017.
As we settle into a new year, MOJEH takes a glance back to see how some of our favourite models saw out the last day of 2016. Surprisingly it was less about partying and more about rest and relaxation for the majority of the fashion set. From a super glam Iza Goulart in St. Barts to a bikini clad Lily Donaldson on private island Mustique we've rounded up some of the best New Year's Eve posts from Instagram.
So, there was a sucky ride.
Just really, horribly, bad. No serious trouble, but, dressage it was not.
Who else here need to put themselves in trance to ride well?.. Without full attention to everything, schooling with Miss Gray goes to pits. Frustrating.
It was one of those rides where nothing ever really got better. She was tense. Not spooky, ever. Just tense. We never followed each other, and it just felt so worthless.
There’ll be rides like this. Where all the sacrifices, money, and time spent driving feels completely wasted. And we start to wonder if it’s really truly worth it all. (Is it, really?)
Now, the best way to get over a bad ride:
Just come to terms with that Every Ride Is Not Going To Be Great.
Not for you. Not for everyone else.
Everybody knows that. Sure. Just stings when we have to face up to it. Right? Just get in a cool-down, and move on. Next time out will be SO much better!
Really. Not every ride is going to be great…
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis firefighters are on the scene of a house fire in Frayser.
The fire broke out around 3:45 a.m. Wednesday at a home in the 3500 block of Brookmeade St. near Frayser Blvd.
Firefighters reported heavy flames coming from the home when they arrived on the scene.
There are no reports of any injuries.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
WREG’s Melissa Moon will have more on this story throughout the morning on WREG News Channel 3 Daybreak.
Billings police are investigating a stabbing at a home on the Billings West End.
According to St. Shane Shelden, the victim was stabbed in the chest by his intoxicated roommate at 11:37 PM Friday night.
After the stabbing, both men fought over the knife each suffering several cuts until the knife was dropped.
The victim then called 9-1-1 and was transported to a local hospital for treatment. His injuries are not considered to be life-threatening.
Officers located the suspect and after a short interview arrested him.
The suspect is being held in the Yellowstone County Detention Facility on charges of "Assault With a Weapon."
Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, answers questions from journalists about the Follow-up to the High Commissioner for Human Rights annual report at the Human Rights Council, at the European headquarters of the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, 09 March 2018. EPA-EFE/FILE/MARTIAL TREZZINI
Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, answers questions from journalists about the Follow-up to the High Commissioner for Human Rights annual report at the Human Rights Council, at the European headquarters of the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, 09 March 2018. EPA-EFE/FILE/MARTIAL TREZZINI
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights on Monday condemned the brutality of the Syrian conflict as well as the impunity that characterizes it.
"The Syrian conflict has been characterized by its absolute disregard for even the most minimal standards of principle and law," Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein said in a speech at the UN headquarters.
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Los Angeles police say a man has been arrested for stealing Frances McDormand's Oscars trophy after the Academy Awards.
Officer Rosario Herrera, a police spokeswoman, says 47-year-old Terry Bryant was arrested Sunday night on suspicion of felony grand theft. She says he was being held on $20,000 bail Monday morning.
Authorities say the Oscar was allegedly stolen during the Governors Ball after party. Herrera said Bryant had a ticket for the event.
McDormand received the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri."
A telephone number for Bryant couldn't immediately be located and it wasn't clear if he had an attorney who could comment on his behalf.
CAIRO Feb 14 Egypt's parliament approved on Tuesday a cabinet reshuffle including new ministers for investment and agriculture, said parliament speaker Ali Abdelaal.
The cabinet reshuffle merged the investment ministry with the ministry of international cooperation. The current International Cooperation Minister Sahar Nasr was nominated to head the combined ministry.
Abdel Moneim Al-Banna was appointed as new agriculture minister and Ali Moselhy, a lawmaker who heads parliament's Economic Committee, was appointed as new supply minister. (Reporting by Ali Abdelaty; Writing by Amina Ismail; Editing by Dominic Evans)
At approximately 4:15 a.m., according to Sgt. Stephanie Davis of the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), troopers responded to a multiple vehicle crash on US 96 in Hardin County, approximately 5 miles north of Silsbee.
Davis says preliminary information available indicates that that a Mack garbage truck was traveling northbound on US 96 when it was rear-ended by a 2011 Chevrolet Camaro operated by 25-year-old Justin Dwayne Smith of Silsbee.
Smith was transported to St. Elizabeth hospital with serious injuries but did not survive. He was ultimately pronounced dead at Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston by Dr. David Meyer.
The driver of the garbage truck was not injured. This crash remains under investigation.
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The U.S. government on Tuesday issued a rare alert squarely blaming the North Korean government for a raft of cyber attacks stretching back to 2009 and warning that more were likely. The North Korea flag flutters next to concertina wire at the North Korean embassy in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia March 9, 2017.
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South Korean artist Ran Hwang will be in Singapore to present her new 5-in-1 installation, titled Becoming Again; Coming Together, which has been brought in and commissioned as part of the Asian Civilisations Museum's upcoming blockbuster exhibition, Joseon Korea: Court Treasures and City Life, opening on April 22.
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Thanks for a great 2017 Mummers Parade, Pennsport String Band! Please enjoy these photos and videos from this year's parade and our archive of your past performances.
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia lottery players who win big can stay anonymous under a proposal approved by the state House.
The House voted 173-1 on Monday in favor of the bill, which legislators say will help public safety.
The legislation says those who win at least $250,000 and submit a written request can prevent their name from being publicly released.
The measure easily passed the Senate last month. But before the bill goes to the governor, senators must approve minor wording changes.
Rep. Ron Stephens of Savannah says lottery winners can be targeted by criminals.
The measure has been criticized by open government advocacy groups, who say it is a bad idea to allow the government to hand out millions to private citizens without a public record.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Trico Bancshares:
* ENTERS SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA WITH ACQUISITION OF FNB BANCORP
* ‍WILL ACQUIRE FNB, PARENT CO OF FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA IN STOCK TRANSACTION VALUED AT ABOUT $315.3 MILLION IN AGGREGATE​
* -BASED ON FINANCIAL INFORMATION AS OF SEPT 30, 2017, COMBINED COMPANY WILL HAVE ABOUT $6.1 BILLION IN ASSETS, $5.0 BILLION IN DEPOSITS​
* COMBINED COMPANY WILL HAVE $3.7 BILLION IN GROSS LOANS, AND 78 BRANCHES THROUGHOUT CALIFORNIA​
* TRICO- ‍UNDER THE AGREEMENT, FNB SHAREHOLDERS WILL RECEIVE 0.980 SHARES OF TRICO COMMON STOCK IN EXCHANGE FOR EACH SHARE OF FNB COMMON STOCK THEY HOLD​
* ‍MERGER AGREEMENT PROVIDES FOR TWO DIRECTORS OF FNB TO JOIN TRICO‘S BOARD OF DIRECTORS​
* EXPECTS TRANSACTION TO BE 2% ACCRETIVE TO ITS EARNINGS IN 2018, EXCLUDING TRANSACTION COSTS, AND 8% ACCRETIVE TO EARNINGS IN 2019​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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On Saturday, October 7 and Sunday, October 8, 2017, the Aerospace Legacy Foundation will present a new convention called OuteRimCon. We are extending an invitation to you to join us in celebrating Science/Science Fiction.
The convention will be held at the Columbia Memorial Space Center:
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Hours: Saturday, 10 am – 5 pm
Sunday, 10 am – 3 pm
To find out how to register and learn more about the Aerospace Legacy Foundation, click here
NEW DELHI, July 4 (Reuters) - India has raised the price at which the government will buy new- season common rice variety from domestic farmers by at least 13 percent, a source said, as the government looks to woo millions of farmers ahead of general elections due early next year.
The source did not give further details.
The government had fixed last year’s local rice purchase price for the common variety at 1,550 rupees ($22.63) per 100 kilogrammes.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government said in its February budget that it would buy crops at 1.5 times the cost of production, a major shift after keeping the so-called minimum support price in low single digits over the past three years.
Analysts and economists have warned the move could help push up inflation, add to the fiscal deficit and prompt India’s central bank to raise interest rates more steeply than expected.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Win 4 Midday' game
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the New York Lottery's "Win 4 Midday" game were:
1-7-0-6, Lucky Sum: 14
(one, seven, zero, six; Lucky Sum: fourteen)
Arsenal are reportedly planning to revive their interest in Malcom in the summer after missing out on his signature during the winter transfer window.
The Brazil youth international was heavily tipped to join a Premier League club last month, and the winger even gave a Instagram hint where he was taking English grammar lessons.
Despite this, the north London club could not negotiate a deal with the French outfit, who had just recruited manager Gus Poyet with the assurance that Malcom would remain for the season.
According to Evening Standard, the Gunners are likely to retain their pursuit of the forward in the summer with Arsene Wenger planning to reinforce his attack further.
Cross-town rivals Tottenham Hotspur are also expected to make a push for the former Corinthians man, who is valued at around £45m by Les Girondins.
Malcom has contributed eight goals and five assists in Ligue 1 this term, and he is likely to take the playing field when Bordeaux take on Strasbourg on Saturday evening.
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A large number of people warmly welcomed the Azadi Train here at the Attock City Railway Station on Sunday evening. People from different walks of life paid rich tributes to our forfathers who gave great sacrifices for Pakistan and because of their sacrifices we are breathing in an independent country.
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* Cbl & Associates properties reports results for first quarter 2017
* Q1 adjusted FFO per share $0.52
* Cbl & Associates Properties Inc qtrly funds from operations per diluted share $0.53
* Cbl & Associates properties qtrly noi declined $1.8 million, due to $2.6 million decrease in revenue, partially offset by $0.8 million decrease in operating expense
* Cbl & Associates Properties Inc - anticipates ffo, as adjusted, in range of $2.18 - $2.24 per diluted share for 2017
* Cbl & Associates Properties Inc sees same-center noi growth in range of negative 2.0% - 0% in 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOTV) – After weeks of auditions, soundchecks, rehearsals, and live performances, the WOTV Idol competition has come to an end. On Thursday, October 5th, Brandon Hoople was crowned this years WOTV Idol and was awarded the coveted silver ticket!
Brandon performed alongside the other four finalists, and collectively put on a show that will not be forgotten. There is still a long journey ahead for Brandon, but first, let’s take a look a last night’s WOTV Idol finale!
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LeBron James Jr. got a chance to get some run in with guys a bit older than him, and thanks to Hassan Whiteside, the 12-year-old looked like he belonged.
The Miami Heat center teamed up with the younger LeBron at a Miami pro-am, and the two showed off some impressive on-court chemistry.
LeBron Jr. and Hassan Whiteside 👀 (via joeboogie_ebe/Instagram) pic.twitter.com/6TNMk6aked — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) August 14, 2017
Miami Pro Am I appreciate y'all showing MAD love to Bronny yesterday in that run! @youngwhiteside catching those lobs from Jr! 👀 — LeBron James (@KingJames) August 14, 2017
Going for the lob off the bounce might not have worked, but considering they connected on an alley-oop where James Jr. threw the pass from half-court, they get some leeway on botching an attempt.
Whiteside lifting James in the air to let him dunk was also pretty cool in its own way.
Now think about how amazing this duo will be when James can dunk on his own.
Baku. 20 July. REPORT.AZ/ Arsenal squad were hit by food poisoning in China.
Report informs citing Sky Sports, the sickness occurred during pre-season friendly with Bayern Munich on Wednesday.
Wenger was shorn of Olivier Giroud because of food poisoning, then captain Per Mertesacker pulled out of the game just moments before kick-off because he too fell ill with the same problem. New signing Sead Kolasinac also had to come off before the break, while Aaron Ramsey and Theo Walcott were only substitutes because they were sick.
Wenger's ailing men were outplayed for long periods by Bayern before salvaging a last-gasp 1-1 draw and then winning 3-2 on penalties.
A bloodied Fabricio Werdum looks on during his UFC Fight Night 127 bout with Alexander Volkov
Conor McGregor return update
UFC president Dana White has revealed he's hoping to have Conor McGregor return to the promotion by the end of the summer.
“Hopefully we’ll see him back in either August or September,” White told the BBC. “Well, we’ve got to see how things play out in that [lightweight] division.
“A lot of things are going to happen in the next several months in the 155-pound division.
“Coming up is going to be Tony Ferguson versus Khabib [Nurmagomedov] and the winner of that is who I would like to see Conor fight next."
COLUMBUS, GA (WTVM) – If you have plans on staying in the Valley area for spring break, there are several events scheduled in Columbus to help you enjoy your break.
Here is a list of free events for the community that will be held for some spring break fun:
Picnic in the Park at Lake Bottom Park – Fun games and music Saturday, Mar. 24, 2018 from 11:00 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Skate Night at Columbus Ice Rink – First 50 kids skate free Thursday, Mar. 29, 2018 from 5 – 7 p.m.
Spring Fling at Frank Chester Recreation Center – Free Easter egg hunt and games Friday, Mar. 30, 2018 from 4- 6 p.m.
CSU's Continuing Education Spring Break Camp March 26 - March 30 from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. for kids 4-14; For more details click here.
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SPARTANBURG, S.C. (WSPA) – A Back to School Rally will be held at the District Three Community Auditorium on Monday, Aug. 14.
State Education Secretary Molly Spearman will speak at the rally at 6:30 p.m.
School officials say the event will have the feel of a pep rally. The community can meet coaches and athletes, there will be community fair and activities for children.
The event will be moved to the Broome High School gym in the event of rain.
Tongyi Industrial Group Co., Ltd. -- Moody's: Credit conditions will remain stable for China's rated corporates in 2018
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A government panel is scheduled for a briefing on a recent agreement between Michigan officials and the company that operates twin oil pipelines in the Straits of Mackinac.
The Michigan Pipeline Safety Advisory Board will discuss the deal during its quarterly meeting Monday in Lansing. It calls for the state and Canadian pipeline operator Enbridge Inc. to decide the future of Line 5 by Aug. 15.
Line 5 carries 23 million gallons (87 million liters) daily between Superior, Wisconsin, and Sarnia, Ontario. Long-term options include placing the lines in an underground tunnel or shutting them down.
Enbridge officials also will update the advisory board on recently discovered gaps in the pipelines’ protective coating.
Environmental groups plan to use a public comment period to continue their push for decommissioning Line 5.
A tetchy Pep Guardiola engages in an awkward post-match interview with BBC Sport's Damian Johnson after Manchester City's 2-1 victory over Burnley at the Etihad Stadium.
MATCH REPORT: Manchester City 2-1 Burnley
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Scheana Marie's latest endeavor might prevent her from spending the holidays with Robert Valletta.
E! News caught up with the Vanderpump Rules star at Z100's Jingle Ball in New York City, where she dished on her upcoming move to Sin City for her upcoming role in the hit show, Sex Tips For Straight Women From a Gay Man. Unfortunately, Scheana's scheduled to pack her bags around the same time she has plans to celebrate Christmas Eve with her on-again, off-again boyfriend and his family.
As she told us, "He did Thanksgiving with me. I'm planning on Christmas Eve with him, but I'm going to be moving right around then as well. I'm moving to Vegas for four to six months. I'll be starting rehearsals right around Christmas so I'm hoping to make it to Christmas Eve with his family but I have a big move ahead of me the next day."
Ynoa agreed to a minor-league deal with the White Sox.
Ynoa spent the majority of this year with the big club, tossing 29 innings and posting an ERA of 5.90. He looks to have taken a step back, after earning a 3.00 ERA in 2016. The 26-year-old should have a chance to make the major-league roster in spring training, but will likely begin the season with Triple-A Charlotte.
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Three youth and one Regina man are facing charges related to attempted murder after an investigation into two incidents on April 23.
BISHOPVILLE, S.C. (AP) — A coroner says the seven inmates killed during a South Carolina prison riot earlier this month all bled to death from stab wounds.
Lee County Coroner Larry Logan said Tuesday all the inmates had several stab or cutting wounds inflicted inside Lee Correctional Institution on April 15 and 16.
Authorities say inmates in three wings of the maximum-security prison fought uninterrupted for several hours in a battle over territory and contraband. Inmates reported seeing fellow prisoners slowly die as prison officials tried to gather enough people to restore order.
At least 20 inmates have been killed by other inmates in South Carolina prisons in the past 16 months.
The State Law Enforcement Division continues to investigate the riot. No charges have been filed.
Twenty-two inmates were hurt.
British police are investigating six claims of sexual assault or assault by Academy Award-winning actor Kevin Spacey, three more than previously disclosed.
British media reported earlier this year that London's Metropolitan Police force was investigating allegations against the former "House of Cards" star.
Police in Britain don't name suspects until they are charged. Asked about Spacey, the force did not identify him by name but said Wednesday that detectives were investigating allegations of sexual assault alleged to have taken place in London's Westminster borough in 1996 and the western England city of Gloucester in 2013.
The force says three other complaints of sexual assault and one of assault by the same suspect have been made.
Spacey was artistic director of London's Old Vic theater for 11 years until 2015.
The Polar Bear Plunge is a fundraiser for the Central Klickitat County Park and Recreation District, which operates the pool in Goldendale, Washington. The Plunge takes place at 10:00 am on New Year’s Day at Maryhill Park on the Washington side of the Columbia River, just over 100 miles upstream from the Portland/Vancouver metropolitan area. This year the water temperature was a balmy 38 degrees, while the air temperature was a frigid 34 degrees. Theoretically, it was warmer in the water than out of it, but it certainly didn’t feel that way. Video by Rodger Nichols of Gorge Country Media (Gorge Country Y-102, Star FM 95.9, KLCK AM 1400 and La Que Buena 103.1) of Goldendale and The Dalles.
The Tulsa water department is working to repair a line break early Thursday which has led to the closure of several blocks of Pine.
Pine Street is closed between Utica and St. Louis after a 16 inch line broke. The break damaged the street.
No word on when the Pine will be reopened.
Many incidents related to water scarcity are being reported from different parts of the state
Bastar: Hit by water crisis, locals in Jheeram village of Chhattisgarh are compelled to consume and use contaminated water. A local told ANI that the village lacks all basic facilities like education, water and electricity.
"There are no facilities here. The toilets made by the government can't be used as there is no water," a local said. The locals also said that they have to walk miles in the scorching heat, in search of drinking water.
Many incidents related to water scarcity are being reported from different parts of the state.
Good news if you’ve been waiting to invest in Magna International Inc.: Falling U.S. vehicle shares have been weighing on the share price of the Canadian auto-parts giant over the past year.
The bad news? The shares likely have further to fall before they offer an ideal buying opportunity.
Magna is highly exposed to changes in vehicle sales. At times when sales are expanding, Magna sells more chassis, seats, powertrains and electronics to the world’s biggest auto manufacturers – and the company’s profit swells.
The Captains got six sparkling shutout innings from Zack Draper, but he took a hard-luck no-decision in a 3-2 loss at Lansing.
Draper yielded one hit, walked one and struck out five. He left with a 2-0 lead after Nolan Jones’ solo home run in the sixth, his fifth homer of the year.
But the Lugnuts plated a run in the seventh and got a two-run home run in the eighth from Ryan Noda against reliever Jonathan Teaney (0-3) for the final margin.
Jonathan Laureano went 3-for-4 with an RBI to raise his average to .266 for Lake County (21-32), which went 1-for-10 with runners in scoring position and left eight on base.
In her book Uncommitted crimes: the defiance of the artistic imagi/nation, Tara Atluri pays tribute a new generation of artists whose creative frames of reference derive from multiple national, religious and cultural identities, and who are deviating from the mainstream to create art that engages with questions of societal oppression, survival and resistance. 7 pm. Free.
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This move riled up Lake Oswegian Todd Prager and Lewis and Clark professor Michael Blumm, enough that the pair moved to file suit against the City of Lake Oswego, among other defendants. That suit was first dismissed by the county, and in 2014 that dismissal was upheld by an appeals court. In June, WW documented the pair's continuing attempts to get the case heard by the state Supreme Court.
Contrary to the ecologists, nature does not stand still and does not maintain the kind of equilibrium that guarantees the survival of any particular species – least of all the survival of her greatest and most fragile product: man.
— Ayn Rand
Using Powers Of Attorney In Fund Financing Transactions
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 11:47 AM EDT) -- A power of attorney (POA) is a written agreement wherein an individual or organizational person (the “principal”) provides advance authority to another party (the “agent”) to make certain decisions, to execute certain documents or to act on the principal’s behalf, generally or in certain circumstances. POAs can take the form of stand-alone documents or can be included within other documents (e.g., within a security agreement for a secured lending transaction). Grants of POAs are commonly included in security documents for secured lending transactions to enable the...
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* PHH Corporation announces leadership transition
* Says Robert Crowl appointed COO
* Says Michael Bogansky appointed CFO
* PHH Corp - Crowl to become president and CEO on June 28, 2017, succeeding glen messina
* PHH Corp - management changes are expected to result in at least $5 million in savings on an annualized basis
* PHH Corp - $5 million in savings on annualized basis consistent with previously announced plan to reduce total shared services expenses to about $75 million in H2'18 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
More Americans died in boating accidents in 2016 than at anytime in the last five years, the U.S. Coast Guard announced late last month. Boating fatalities increased from 626 in 2015 to 701 in 2016, a 12-percent increase.
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Jeb Corliss brought along a GoPro Fusion 360-degree camera during a ride on Six Flags Magic Mountain’s Goliath roller coaster. But instead of using the footage to create an immersive VR experience, he instead turned it into a fantastically trippy 2D video that will make you dizzier faster than riding the real thing.
The camera captures footage in all directions, giving us a unique perspective on where the coaster is going, and where it’s been, all at the same time. The results could easily pass for footage from the movie Inception that ended up on the cutting room floor, as the coaster’s track bends and twists into structures that simply couldn’t exist in the real world.
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When is Samantha! released on Netflix?
Samantha is a Netflix original comedy series which will debut on Friday, July 6.
It is the first Brazilian comedy produced by Netflix and the third show from the streaming giant to be produced in Brazil after 3% and O Mechanismo.
Samantha was created by Felipe Braga, who is a well-known screenwriter and director in Latin America and was recognised by Variety as one of Latin America’s New Emerging Talents.
The series was filmed in Sao Paolo and is in Portuguese but English subtitles are provided.
There are six episodes, each 30 minutes long, which will be available to stream and download on Netflix from Friday, July 6.
Nippon Life Insurance Company -- Moody's: Japanese life insurers' profits boosted by foreign bonds, but low domestic interest rates continue to pressure (Japanese)
× True Detective Filming At AQ Chicken House In Springdale
SPRINGDALE (KFSM) — Travelers in the area of AQ Chicken House in Springdale Monday (March 19) are experiencing some traffic delays.
The area is flooded with police.
That’s because HBO is in town filming ‘True Detective’ inside the local staple restaurant.
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The family was put on the next flight to Atlanta and Southwest says it will reach out to the customers to listen to their concerns.
Valor Christian midfielder Sean Traynor is focused that his team can finish the lacrosse season strong this spring. How has the lacrosse season been going? “The lacrosse season started off a little...
Halton Police are asking for the public's assistance in locating a missing senior last seen in west Burlington who has a number of medical issues.
James King, 64, was last seen at approximately 3:15 p.m. Monday in the area of Upper Middle Road and Sheffield Drive, between Brant Street and Guelph Line.
He is from the Hamilton area and believed to be on foot. He may have lost his way as he is visiting from out of town.
King is described as a white male with thinning white hair and is bald on top. He’s 5-foot-6 with a very slim build. He was last seen wearing a big black winter coat with fur lining the hood.
Tool and equipment rental firm HSS Hire (HSS.L) said on Thursday that Chief Executive John Gill will step down once a successor is appointed.
The search for a new CEO is underway, the company said.
John Gill held the post since September 2015.
"...board believes it is the right time to look outside the business for a new CEO who can lead this next phase of our recovery," Chairman Alan Peterson said in a statement.
(Reporting by Rahul B in Bengaluru; Editing by Sunil Nair)
Florida troopers and other state law enforcement officers will get a pay raise under a new law signed Wednesday by Governor Rick Scott. The five percent hike will add up to an extra $11.7 million dollars for state agencies, including the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Florida Highway Patrol.
Governor Scott lauded both groups for their response in the past year to the Pulse nightclub shooting and Hurricane Matthew.
State sworn officers received their last pay hike in 2013. In central Florida, base salaries for troopers are higher to compete with the Orlando Police Department. The current base salary is $38,500.
Pay raises for state sworn law enforcement officers can only be mandated by the state legislature.
The raise is expected to kick in on July 1st.
New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) The government on Wednesday notified the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) “Insolvency Resolution Process for Corporate Persons” regulations, 2018.
“The regulations provide that wherever the corporate debtor has classes of creditors having at least ten creditors in the class, the interim resolution professional shall offer a choice of three insolvency professionals in the public announcement to act as the authorised representative of creditors in each class,” the IBBI said in a statement.
“A creditor in a class may indicate its choice of an insolvency professional, from amongst the three choices provided by the interim resolution professional, to act as its authorised representative,” it added.
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PARIS: Microsoft says the recent dump of purported National Security Agency spying tools doesn't affect up-to-date users of Windows, puncturing claims that the digital arsenal was poised to create chaos across the internet.
In a blog post , Microsoft security manager Phillip Misner said that the software giant had already built defenses against nine of the 12 tools disclosed by TheShadowBrokers, a mysterious group that has repeatedly published NSA code. The three others affected old, unsupported products.
Researchers who spent yesterday sifting through TheShadowBrokers' code previously said that the tools exploited undisclosed vulnerabilities, a potentially serious development that worried the security community.
But that wasn't the case, and Misner said today that "most of the exploits are already patched.
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up this year. Local tourism officials are happy with the number of visitors in the area this summer. Lynne Delorey of the Antigonish Visitor Information Centre says tourism isup this year.
Delorey says a lot of the visitors who drop by the V-I-C are either headed to Cape Breton or returning from the Island.
Delorey says they’re not seeing as many American tourists as expected this summer. It’s also seeing visitors from Western Canada as well as Europe.
My mind has been rather less focussed on politics than usual for a couple of weeks as I prepare for the launch of the new, bigger and even better edition of my cookery book, The Game Cook (Grub Street Publishers @ £14.99).
However I was jolted back out of the kitchen and into the cauldron of politics by Mr Nick Timothy's contribution to The Telegraph's "Ideas to Win" series last Friday. Certainly they might be ideas to win, but sadly not for the Conservatives to win. In short I am afraid that he has drifted into the wrong party. His natural political home is with Vince Cable and the Lib Dems.
It was not only the courage and fortitude of Winston Churchill, but his rejection of collectivism which attracted me to join the Conservative Party in 1946.
In those early post-war years there was also much to be said for the Labour Party of Attlee and Bevin. Today most people associate the 1945 government...
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The Sun also leads on the news from Ukraine - carrying the headline "You only live twice", with a photograph of the faked death scene. The critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin apologised to his grieving wife, who was not in on the ruse, it reports.
Civista Bancshares in Sandusky, Ohio, has received an upgraded Community Reinvestment Act rating.
The $1.5 billion-asset company said in a press release Thursday that its CRA rating was increased to “satisfactory” from “needs to improve,” which opens up the possibility of pursuing acquisitions. Civista’s latest exam was completed in May.
About Wadebridge Activity Day Club
Memory Matters Activity clubs sit in the community (usually in a community building). It is a social day that is stimulating, fun and gives an opportunity to spend time with others in the same situation. All the clubs are run by experienced Cognitive Stimulation Therapy facilitators and supported by trained volunteers. The service aims to exercise the brain and body and promote brain fitness. The clubs are based on the principles of cognitive stimulation therapy (CST). They are unique. Club members are involved in the planning of the themes and content of sessions and can be involved in as much or as little of the day to day running of the club, eg making drinks, cooking, washing up etc. Club members are encouraged to work as part of the team as we promote a 'co-active' community feel, ie doing things together.
Summer is here, and with the bikini comes the ubiquitous beach book. But sometimes you need a little more than the usual slew of mindless melodrama or bodice-ripping romance. Sometimes you need something darker, a dangerous escape to different time periods, unfamiliar landscapes, and even complex inner lives.
If you’re daring enough to lose yourself in a good read, take one of our summer picks to your next excursion or staycation. Here you’ll find something literary, magical, suspenseful, scandalous, and, of course, sexy to satisfy all of your summer cravings.
Love still in concussion program, status for Game 1 unknown
CLEVELAND (AP) — Cavaliers All-Star forward Kevin Love remains in concussion protocol and his status for Game 1 of the NBA Finals is still unclear.
Cleveland coach Tyronn Lue gave an update Tuesday before the team flew to San Francisco for Thursday's opener. The Cavs are playing the Golden State Warriors in the finals for the fourth straight year.
Love missed Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals at Boston after banging heads with Celtics rookie Jayson Tatum in the previous game. Jeff Green started for Love in Game 7 and finished with 19 points with eight rebounds in Cleveland's 87-79 victory.
Love has played center and forward this season and is averaging 13.9 points and 10.0 rebounds this postseason. He sat out the 2015 finals with a separated shoulder.
A 30-year-old workman had to be rescued at lunch today after he was injured while working on scaffolding in Belfast city centre.
He had been working at the old Athletic Stores building in Queen Street.
The fire service confirmed that the man was rescued using specialist equipment.
They said two fire appliances were sent to Queen Street at 1.05pm.
A spokesperson said: “A man in his 30’s was injured on 4th floor scaffolding. Firefighters in conjunction with ambulance service rescued the casualty using specialist equipment, a longboard and an onsite crane.
“The man was taken to hospital by ambulance. The incident was dealt with at 2.09pm.”
It is understood the man’s injuries are not life threatening.
CHATHAM, Ont. — A truck driver has pleaded guilty to five charges arising from a fatal crash on Highway 401 last summer that claimed the lives of an Amherstburg, Ont., mother and her son.
Fifty-two-year-old Manjit Parmar of Brampton, Ont., pleaded guilty in a Chatham, Ont., court Wednesday to two counts of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing death and three counts of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing bodily harm.
Forty-two-year-old Lacie Brundritt and her son 14-year-old Kyle Brundritt, who were passengers in a pickup truck, died when a westbound tractor trailer collided with five vehicles that were stopped on the highway due to another crash on July 30, 2017.
The 39-year-old male driver of the pickup truck was taken to hospital with serious injuries and a 12-year-old boy was sent to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Parmar will be sentenced in September.
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Well, the final tallies are in in Batman, and it was not good for the Greens. As the preferences came in, Ged Kearney and Labor’s vote went up. Hardly for admirable reasons. With the Liberals out of the race, all the minor troglodytes poured their votes towards Labor: Australian Conservatives, Rise Up, Australian Peoples Party. The final two-party preferred (2PP) tally: around 39,300 to 34,800. Ouch.
Despite that, Batman is winnable for the Greens in 2019 — as are several inner-city federal seats now being written off afresh. Not likely, by any means, as this correspondent noted before the poll. But absolutely possible and real. Yes, Kearney will almost certainly be a good local member. Yes, the pork will pour into the seat. Yes, she may well be in cabinet. But therein lies the rub. For, as a non-sitting candidate Kearney was able to portray herself as inside and outside Labor’s compromises. No more. She’s broken through; now she owns it.
A 'time traveller' has claimed 'countless' forms of species more intelligent than humans exist
The time traveller, named James Oliver, who claims to be stuck in the year 2018 after his time machine broke down, has said “countless” forms of species more sophisticated than humans exist on planets around the universe.
Questioned whether other life forms exist, he said: “Yes countless.
“Well not countless, but there are a lot of them.”
But Mr Oliver argued balance was still required, stating: “It’s all a matter of perspective.
“It’s like your cat, your cat thinks it’s the smartest thing.
After Olivia kicked off with Sam, Marcel and Montana, the villa has been turned upside down and Alex and Olivia are giving their STRONG opinions on the whole drams…
Love Island continues tonight at 9pm on ITV2.
× Oklahoma police officer shoots 70 year old man wanted for stalking
TONKAWA, Okla. — A police officer shot and wounded a 70-year-old man wanted by authorities in Kansas following a traffic stop in Oklahoma.
The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation said in a statement Saturday that Ronald Dean Minix was stopped by an officer in Tonkawa, along Interstate 35 in the northern portion of the state. The city is about four hours southwest of Kansas City, Missouri.
Authorities say Minix put a gun to his head during the stop late Friday. The officer fired his own weapon, hitting Minix in the hand. The man was hospitalized. His condition is unknown.
It wasn’t clear what prompted the officer to fire his weapon. The officer’s name hasn’t been revealed to the public.
Before the traffic stop, Kansas authorities notified police that Minix may be in Tonkawa. He’s wanted in Kansas on a warrant for stalking.
Rome, July 4 - Interior Minister and Deputy Premier Matteo Salvini on Wednesday blasted INPS chief Tito Boeri for saying Italy needed more legal immigration for the sustainability of its pension system. "(Boeri says that) more migrants are needed to pay the pensions, that scrapping the Fornero (pension reform) would cost too much, that more migrants are needed to do the many jobs that Italian people no longer want to do," said Salvini, who is also deputy premier and leader of the rightwing League party. "The INPS president continues to practise politics, ignoring the desire to work (and have children) of many Italians. "Where does he live, on Mars?".
OECD Urged To Give Clearer Transfer Pricing Guidance
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 7:28 PM EDT) -- The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development needs to provide clearer guidance on the allocation of intracompany income under its plan to curtail cross-border tax evasion, industry stakeholders said in comments released Friday, arguing that corporations need tax certainty when doing business.
The OECD, which works to establish an international standard for tax authorities, released public comments that dozens of firms and industry groups had submitted in response to the organization’s latest set of guidelines related to its larger base erosion and profit shifting plan —...
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Natural phenomenon of Manhattanhenge expected to draw crowds
NEW YORK (AP) — Thanks to a natural phenomenon, it's not all about the plays and celebrity sightings in New York City. When the sun lines up with the Manhattan street grid before setting, the city gets bathed in radiance.
This astronomical event, known as Manhattanhenge, returns on Tuesday at 8:13 p.m. EDT. The day attracts a lot of visitors.
The term "Manhattanhenge" was popularized by noted astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson.
It's the city's version of Stonehenge, where the sun aligns with prehistoric stones.
Nature also has booked an encore presentation for 8:12 p.m. EDT on Wednesday.
Tyson recommends going as far east as possible while still being able to see New Jersey.
Although New York City's event draws crowds, other cities such as Baltimore, Chicago and Montreal have hosted similar sunset alignments with street grids.
Gutierrez couldn’t take the “explicit racism” of the Congress applauding and shouting “USA, USA.” Maybe he’s projecting.
May 3 Secunet Security Networks AG:
* Secunet Security Networks during the first quarter of 2017: growth in revenue and earnings
* In Q1 revenue of 24.7 million euros ($26.98 million). When compared to revenue during same period of previous year (19.4 million euros), this represents an increase of 27% or 5.3 million euros
* Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) of 0.9 million euros in first three months of 2017 versus 0.2 million euros year ago
* As at 31 March 2017, order book according to IFRS totalled 70.5 million euros, up 65%
* Holds firm to forecast for 2017 financial year Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9153 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
Cincinnati police are investigating a shooting that left one man dead in Bond Hill Wednesday night.
According to police, the shooting happened at Reading Road and California Avenue around 10 p.m.
Police said the shooting victim is a black male in his late 20's.
No other information was available.
Stay with FOX19 NOW for more on this developing story.
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A cold, dull and dreary day and for many wet and wintry with slow moving rain turning to sleet and snow across the Scottish Highlands and the Pennines. Blustery downpours will be drifting across Northern Ireland, Wales and the West Country but a better chance of seeing brighter breaks here. Colder with frost and ice forming tonight.
The owner of a Selma restaurant was killed in a single-vehicle crash Thursday night.
Elizabeth Renee Kelley Wilkerson, 30, was killed when the 2016 Chevrolet Traverse she was driving left the road and hit a concrete culvert, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.
The crash happened at 11:45 p.m. on Alabama 219 about a mile southwest of Selma.
According to ALEA, Wilkerson wasn't using a seat belt and was pronounced dead on the scene.
According to her obituary, Wilkerson was the owner of Tally-Ho Restaurant, along with her husband, Paul Wilkerson.
Funeral services are scheduled for Sunday at 2 p.m. at Cornerstone Presbyterian Church.
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Before the Central Section Division I softball championship, it was announced there'd be no national anthem. But this crowd at Fresno State's Margie Wright Diamond didn't approve of that message so they stood sang the anthem in a cappella.
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Thousands of teachers gather during a rally for education funding and changes to their pension system Monday, April 2, 2018, at the state Capitol in Frankfort. aslitz@herald-leader.com Alex Slitz
Cologne’s police chief says he regrets his force’s use of the term “Nafris” to describe North Africans in a New Year’s Eve tweet, but dismissed suggestions it engaged in racial profiling.
Officers stopped hundreds of North African men heading into downtown Cologne on Saturday to prevent a repeat of sexual assaults that marred New Year’s celebrations a year earlier.
The department wrote on Twitter: “Hundreds of Nafris screened at main railway station.”
Critics accused police of stopping people on their appearance alone. Opposition Green party co-leader Simone Peter told the Rheinische Post the term “Nafris” was “completely unacceptable.”
Police Chief Juergen Matthies said Monday the department has used the term internally since 2013 to describe young North Africans regarded as particularly violent or criminal. He says it wasn’t meant for public use.
The Correctional Service of Canada credits the “vigilance” of staff at Agassiz’s Mountain Institution for preventing a large delivery of contraband nicotine patches from reaching the prison population earlier this month.
On May 22, the CSC says guards at the medium security federal institution seized a package that included nicotine patches valued at $11,050.
The Correctional Service of Canada says it uses a number of tools to prevent drugs from entering its institution, including ion scanners and drug-sniffing dogs.
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* SERNOVA RECEIVES US FDA IND ALLOWANCE TO INITIATE A US CLINICAL TRIAL OF ITS CELL POUCH FOR THE TREATMENT OF TYPE 1 DIABETES
* SERNOVA- PLANS TO INITIATE CLINICAL TRIAL UNDER US IND TO INVESTIGATE CELL POUCH FOR TREATING TYPE 1 DIABETES IN PERSONS WITH HYPOGLYCEMIA UNAWARENESS Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
A burgeoning population and the advent of a range of new pathogenic and lifestyle diseases has made healthcare in India extremely complex. The medical fraternity has risen to the occasion at every step to meet the challenges in maintaining and improving public health, delivering several new molecules and therapeutic procedures to improve the overall wellbeing of the populace.
In a new series, Business Standard brings you five institutions that stand out in the field of medical research in India. When it was set up in 1983, Apollo Hospitals not only paved the way for corporate, ...
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Back on the remote Scottish island of Tiree in 2005, the raw but contemporary trad quartet that formed Skerryvore could have only dreamed that over the next decade they would become a multi-award winning act that was performing in over 25 countries worldwide and featured as ambassadors for their country in an International advertising campaign for Visit Scotland.
From those traditional roots the band have developed both in size and sound to create a unique fusion of their traditional music and songs with the urban sounds of rock, pop and funk. The band’s ability to fuse traditional Scottish music and rhythms with a range of other genres is a trademark of their distinctive, high energy sound.
Special guests The Saturday Night Preachers.
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Few artists this side of JS Bach have made a living playing music in both the church and the secular world. Pianist Cyrus Chestnut leads the worship at his church, and also preaches from the ivories in jazz clubs during his long career. For this recording, he’s with the top notch team of Steve Nelson guesting withhis symbiotic trio of Buster Williams/b and Lenny White/dr through a mix of classical, church and classy.
Nelson’s good vibes make for rich and swinging kineticism on the lithe “The Littlest One Of All” and relaxed “Easy Living,” while White digs deep on “CDS” and Williamshas the pulse of a long distance runner on a hip read of “Rhythm-A-Ning.” Chestnut himself is lovingly meditative on a trio “Chopin Prelude” and on his lonesome delivers gentle assuages on “Christina” and glows like a church candle on the spiritual title track. Strong from the opening greeting to the closing benediction.
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Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson, right, hugs Betty Williams, from Richmond, as Lawson comes out to receive valentines, talking with individuals with developmental disabilities and people from chapters of The Arc of Indiana, as well as people with the Self-Advocates of Indiana, who delivered valentines to lawmakers at the Indiana Statehouse, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017. The valentines came with the message "DSPs — the Heart of It All," in support of increasing wages for direct support professionals. Lawson says she has received the valentines from the group for years and keeps them all because they are so special to her. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar
BALTIMORE (AP) - A grand jury has indicted four Baltimore teenagers accused of killing a Maryland police officer.
The Baltimore County State's Attorney's office announced Wednesday that the indictments are made up of first-degree murder and burglary charges.
Baltimore County officer Amy Caprio died earlier this month while responding to a report of a suspicious vehicle.
Police accused 16-year-old Dawnta Harris of running over her in a stolen Jeep.
The state was formally supervising Harris, who was wearing an ankle bracelet pending sentencing for auto theft when he was arrested in Caprio's death.
Also facing murder charges are his three alleged accomplices. They were allegedly committing a burglary when Caprio was run down.
In Maryland, if someone is killed during a burglary, accomplices can be found guilty of murder along with the killer.
MOSCOW, April 12 Russia will veto a draft U.N. resolution being pushed by the United States, Britain and France which aims to bolster support for international inquiries into a deadly toxic gas attack in Syria, the Interfax news agency reported on Wednesday.
The U.N. Security Council could vote on the draft resolution later on Wednesday. It is similar to a text circulated to the 15-member council last week that condemns the April 4 attack and pushes Syria's government to cooperate with investigators.
Interfax cited Russian deputy foreign minister Gennady Gatilov as saying Russia would veto it in its current form. (Reporting by Polina Devitt; Editing by Andrew Osborn)
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinois lawmakers are entering the next-to-last day of their spring session and are optimistic about meeting their deadline for a state budget.
Budget negotiators won't say whether they'll be ready to take action on the spending plan when they convene Wednesday. But they say the operations side of an estimated $39 billion spending plan is in the hands of legislative leaders.
Democratic negotiators say questions remain over a capital construction plan. They are focusing on which projects are priorities and the source of funding.
Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner's call for a $248 million reconstruction of the Quincy veterans home is still in the mix.
Lawmakers also have a list of other unresolved issues. They include gun restrictions and a reinstatement of the death penalty added to legislation by Rauner.
1. A bombshell New York Times report detailed over three decades-worth of sexual harassment allegations and settled lawsuits from famed producer Harvey Weinstein. In a bizarre statement, Weinstein blames his age, misquotes Jay-Z, and announces his leave of absence from his production company. More here.
2. Tropical Storm Nate has killed 22 people in Central America. It’s set to turn into a category one hurricane by the time it reaches the U.S. More here.
3. Sources say Trump will likely decertify the Iran nuclear agreement, effectively kicking the issue to Congress. Who put this mad man in charge? Oh yeah…we did. More here.
4. That dossier - you know the one - is being investigated by Robert Mueller. We’re guessing it’s standard practice to investigate everything that has been in Trump’s sphere, but we still hope there’s something to it. More here.
I'm responding to the Dec. 7 Express-Time article, "After Phillipsburg carjacking, how to avoid becoming a victim."
This carjacking situation is concerning for residents, not only in Philipsburg but anywhere. People need to be more aware of their surroundings and the type of society we are living in.
Our lives are more valuable than anything. To prevent more of these incidents, we should work together as a community. If you witness a carjacking incident, first make sure you are in a safe place. Then call the cops and report the incident to help that person.
We should never be passive bystanders at such an incident. If we place ourselves in the victim's shoes, we would want someone to help us. In the end, working together as a society can help us live in a safer environment.
Katerin Gomez
Hackettstown
Bellefontaine’s wrestling team went 2-3 to finish fifth Saturday at its own Jimmy Mac Duals.
Bellefontaine’s Gaige Reeves, top, attempts to pin Lima Shawnee’s Vincent Ruscio during Saturday’s Jimmy Mac Duals at BHS. (EXAMINER PHOTO | MATT HAMMOND)
The Chieftains started off with two losses, falling to Lima Shawnee 45-33 and Greenfield McClain 39-34.
BHS bounced back with a win over Southeastern 42-36 and beat North Union 37-36 on a tiebreaker. The Chiefs ended the day losing to New Lexington 55-21.
“We got off to a slow start, but ended up wrestling fairly well,” said BHS head coach Aaron LaBatt. “Our kids are using what we’ve been working on and we got better. We gave up three weight classes, so that cost us in some close duals. It was a real solid day of wrestling, though, and was nice to compete in our home gym.”
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Louisiana State Police suspect impairment in a crash that killed a Webster Parish man Sunday night.
The crash happened just before 7:30 p.m. on Elmer Moore Road just north of Louisiana Highway 160.
Police say 45-year-old Larry Dillion of Shongaloo was riding a 2017 XF-200 Sports Bike when he exited the right side of the roadway and struck a wooden cross tie.
Dillion was ejected from the sports bike during the crash and was not wearing a helmet. He suffered deadly injuries during the crash and was pronounced dead by the Webster Parish Coroner.
The cause of the crash is under investigation.
Police say toxicology samples were taken and will be submitted for analysis.
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BERGEN BEACH, Brooklyn — The search is on Monday for two men who stabbed two brothers in Brooklyn, one of whom died, police said.
Investigators said the violence appears to have been sparked by an argument over a parking spot.
Police were called about 11:30 p.m. on Sunday to East 73rd Street between Avenues L and M about an assault in progress, NYPD said.
Officers arrived to find two men, who are siblings, suffering from stab wounds.
A 23-year-old who had been stabbed in the chest died at a hospital. He was later identified as Omari Dahan, of Brooklyn.
A second man, identified only as a 29-year-old, remained hospitalized Monday morning from a stab wound to his left arm, police said.
No arrests have been made. Police said they're searching for a grey Volkswagen sedan in connection with the deadly stabbing.
AMES, Iowa — Iowa State guard Lindell Wigginton says he is withdrawing from consideration for the NBA Draft and returning to school for his sophomore season.
The native of Dartmouth, N.S., who averaged 16.7 points and 2.8 assists a game as a freshman, announced his plans on Wednesday.
Wigginton and fellow newcomer Cameron Lard gave the Cyclones a pair of young cornerstone players in what was a rebuilding season a year ago. Wigginton broke Iowa State’s record for points by a freshman, topping 20 on 13 different occasions.
Though Wigginton had a strong initial season in Ames, he wasn’t expected to get drafted — especially after playing mostly at shooting guard despite standing just six-foot-two.
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COPENHAGEN: The U.S. Coast Guard said on Thursday a terminal at the Port of Charleston in South Carolina will reopen and a safety zone has been lifted after investigating a "potential threat" of a dirty bomb on a container ship.
"Unified Command determines no existing threat to the port. Terminal will reopen and safety zone has been lifted," the U.S. Coast Guard Southeast said on Twitter.
There were four containers where a threat was posed at the terminal, it said. "These have been scanned and cleared by authorities."
Maersk Line, the world's biggest container shipping company and part of A.P. Moller-Maersk , said in a statement on Thursday the U.S. Coast Guard had informed it of a threat of a "dirty bomb" aboard one of its vessels. It said all crew members were safe and ashore.
(Reporting by Jacob Gronholt-Pedersen and Stine Jacobsen; editing by Jason Neely)
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AURORA, Colo. — On Friday, July 20, 2012 at the Century 16 movie theater in Aurora during a midnight screening of the film the Dark Knight, the unimaginable happened.
Twelve moviegoers were murdered and 58 were wounded from gunfire.
The shooter is currently behind bars at an out-of-state prison. All he left behind were broken hearts and horrific memories.
Now, hopefully, new memories will be made.
It all starts with a quiet, peaceful bit of land in Aurora called the Reflection Garden.
Heather Dearman is a vice chair of the 7/20 Memorial Foundation, which had the reflection garden built.
She put a lot of thought into the project. Her cousin is Ashley Moser, who was shot and paralyzed at the theater and lost her two children that night.
Dearman will tell you there is no such thing as closure after an event like this. But, she says, there can be growth.
[India], Feb 3. (ANI): Union Drinking Water and Sanitation Minister Uma Bharti was reportedly admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) here on Saturday.
She was admitted to the hospital after she complained of "severe knee pain".
Bharti is undergoing treatment at the hospital's new private ward. (ANI)
Patricia Field, the Emmy Award-winning costume designer for "Sex and the City," hosted her ARTFASHION Runway Show during Art Basel in Miami over the weekend at the White Dot Gallery in Wynwood, emceed by Alan T and with electric and pop beats spun by DJ Tyler Stone. The show featured models wearing one-of-a-kind apparel that captured Field's energetic and cool New York City vibe.
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ISLAMABAD, Jun 14 (APP): Spokesman to the Prime Minister Dr.
Musadik Malik Wednesday said that with the appearance of the PM
before the Joint Investigation Team (JIT) tomorrow,democracy would
be further strengthen in the country.
The prime minister would be appearing before the
JIT in respect and supremacy of the law, he said talking to a
private news channel.
He said Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif had presented
himself and family for investigation into the Panama Papers and
they were cooperating with the JIT in that regard.
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Many unions in the US are expecting their income to fall drastically after the US Supreme Court ruled that public sector unions can no longer collect fees from workers who are not members.
The country's top court ruled that corporations can make unlimited contributions to political campaigns, but it has limited the sources of contributions from unions.
However, the country's largest teachers union says this will not stop them from political advocacy, but they may have to be more selective.
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× Johnson County police warn of scam calls coming from fake officer
JOHNSON COUNTY, Ind. – Police in Johnson County are warning citizens of a phone scam that involves a fake officer asking for money.
The Johnson County 911 Center reported they received four calls from residents Friday regarding the scam.
The caller, who is identifying himself as Deputy Harper, is telling residents they must pay money to avoid a warrant being issued for their arrest.
Police say the phone call looks like it is coming from a local number. They say that authorities will never call you on a warrant issue, and will never ask for money to keep you out of jail.
Hang up on the caller immediately if you get one of these scam calls.
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SEATTLE (AP) – Landlords will not be allowed to screen tenants based on their criminal records under a measure passed by the Seattle City Council.
The ordinance unanimously approved Monday says landlords can’t screen a tenant based on arrests or convictions. Landlords also won’t be able to ask about or consider arrests that didn’t lead to a conviction. The law won’t apply to adult sex offenders.
Supporters say the rise in online criminal background checks have made it harder for formerly incarcerated people to find housing and get back on their feet.
Councilwoman Lisa Herbold, a bill co-sponsor, says landlords can still screen tenants based on other factors, such as employment, credit scores and income ratios.
The Rental Housing Association of Washington opposed the measure, calling it poor policy with unintended consequences. The group says a mandate offering no supportive services won’t encourage landlords to take chances on under-qualified applicants.
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Nicole Kidman cozies up to husband Keith Urban as they arrive on the red carpet at the 2018 Time 100 Gala on Tuesday night (April 24) at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City.
The 50-year-old actress and honoree one of the Most Influential people this year looked chic in a long-sleeved, sheer black gown while her 50-year-old country singer hubby rocked an all black tux.
PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Nicole Kidman
Last weekend, Nicole supported Keith at the 2018 Academy of Country Music Awards where he won the Vocal Event of the Year award!
You can check out the full list of Time 100 Most Influential People here!
FYI: Nicole is wearing a Proenza Schouler dress.
Banana prices shoot up thanks to bad weather in Latin America
For the latest research shows that several of the leading High Street supermarket chains have hiked the price of the yellow fruit.
Asda has slapped price increases on four banana products amid tightened supplies of the fruit across Latin America.
Trade magazine The Grocer reported that the supermarket has hiked the price of its Grower's Selection ready to eat five-pack – up 3p to 90p.
In addition, an eight-pack of its Chosen by Kids bananas and a five-pack of its Grower's Selection organic bananas have gone up 15p to £1.15 and a six-pack of its Grower's Selection Fairtrade bananas is up 5p to £1.25.
TORONTO, March 30 An Ontario court judge on Thursday approved the sale of a downtown Toronto hotel and condominium high-rise bearing U.S. President Donald Trump's name to the tower's main debt holder, according to documents posted on the receiver's website.
The court-run sale of Trump International Hotel & Tower had received no bids apart from a stalking horse offer of C$298 million by JCF Capital ULC, which bought the C$301 million ($226.11 million) owed on the tower's construction loan last fall.
The court process only indirectly involves Trump, whose sprawling business empire licenses its brand and manages the Toronto property on behalf of the developer, Talon International Inc.
Representatives for JCF and Talon could not be immediately reached for comment.
($1 = 1.3312 Canadian dollars) (Reporting by Solarina Ho; Editing by Richard Chang)
Phoenix, Arizona is open for business! Some Valley business owners say loose anti-discrimination laws can make the state seem a little closed off so they're taking action to change that with a new image campaign. The "Open for Business" campaign is the brainchild of LGBT advocacy group One Community.
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PHOENIX — Joshua Braun had 20 points and seven rebounds to help Grand Canyon beat North Carolina Central 64-59 on Monday night.
Pablo Rivas pulled NCCU within 60-59 with 44 seconds remaining and Casey Benson had his shot blocked at the other end. But Raasean Davis missed the front end of a 1-and-1 and Benson made two free throws to give GCU a three-point lead. NCCU's Reginald Gardner Jr. missed a 3-pointer and Benson sealed it with two more foul shots.
Keonta Vernon and Roberts Blumbergs each added nine points for Grand Canyon (7-2), which led for the final 32-plus minutes. Benson had six points, seven rebounds and seven assists.
The Antelopes will play their first road game of the season on Wednesday night at Boise State (9-1).
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No. 2 Notre Dame at Georgia Tech, 7 p.m.
No. 7 Florida State at NC State, 7 p.m.
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Outback Bowl: No. 20 Florida vs. No. 21 Iowa at Tampa, Fla., 1 p.m.
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Swiss President Alain Berset meets with his Iranian counterpart Hassan Rouhani during an official visit in Bern Thomson Reuters DUBAI (Reuters) - Iran's President Hassan Rouhani said regional oil exports may be threatened if the United States tries to pressure clients to stop buying Iranian crude oil, a new agency reported on Tuesday.
"The Americans have claimed they want to completely stop Iran's oil exports. They don't understand the meaning of this statement, because it has no meaning for Iranian oil not to be exported, while the region's oil is exported," Rouhani said late on Monday during a visit to Switzerland, the semi-official ISNA news agency reported.
Rouhani did not elaborate.
Iranian officials in the past have threatened to block the Strait of Hormuz, a major oil shipping route, in case of hostile U.S. action against Iran.
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The NDP government says the Site C dam project was at the point of no return.
Premier John Horgan has announced the province will be going ahead with the Site C project…..
//www.mycowichanvalleynow.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/horgan-1.wav Horgan says cancelling the project would have amounted to an immediate 4 billion dollar bill and would have added 150 to 200 million dollars to the province’s debt servicing costs.
That means, he says we would have nothing in return but cuts to services, an immediate 12 per cent rate increase and we would have to forgo capital projects like schools, hospitals, bridges and tranit improvements right across the province.
Clayton Kershaw celebrated a historic milestone on Monday. No, it was not on the mound, but the three-time Cy Young Award winner and former MVP turned 30 years old. Kershaw has not allowed a run in Spring Traning and hit an RBI double on Sunday as fans serenaded him with "Happy Birthday." In honor of his birthday, we thought we'd look back at his career with the Dodgers.
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Everyone likes Apple apps, but sometimes the best ones are a bit expensive. Now and then, developers put paid apps on sale for free for a limited time, but you have to snatch them up while you have the chance. Here are the latest and greatest iOS app deals available from the iOS App Store.
These apps normally cost money and this sale lasts for a limited time only. If you go to the App Store and it says the app costs money, that means the deal has expired and you will be charged.
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, Betsy Nilan from the Get in Touch Foundation, will visit the Trumbull Library, 33 Quality St., on Tuesday, Oct. 10, at 6:30 p.m. Get in Touch is an organization with a mission to provide breast health initiatives that educate women and men of all ages how to ‘get in touch’ with their bodies, information, and each other in a crusade against breast cancer. Nilan will share how we can best educate the next generation to keep breast healthy.
In addition, Nancy Church from the Norma F. Pfriem Breast Care Center, will discuss breast cancer prevention and review the proper way to administer a breast self-exam.
This breast cancer awareness workshop is free and open to the public. Drop in. All ages are welcome.
Tuscaloosa Police have arrested a Tuscaloosa County school teacher for allegedly having sexual contact with a student, also in the county school system.
28 year old Christopher Albert Knight of Tuscaloosa is facing a charge of a school employee engaging in a sex act or deviant sexual intercourse with a student under the age of 19. Knight was placed in the county jail on a $5,000 dollar bond.
The alleged incident took place within the city limits of Tuscaloosa and investigators say further charges could be pending as they continue to work the case.
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court is keeping in place a revised map of Pennsylvania's congressional districts, turning down a request from Republican leaders in the state Legislature.
The court's order Monday declining to put on hold the revised map comes as incumbents and potential challengers are circulating petitions to get on the May primary ballot.
The court is declining to halt a series of decisions by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court that threw out a 2011 Republican-crafted map and established a new map of the state's 18 districts.
Pennsylvania's 2011 map is generally considered among the most gerrymandered in the nation, and Democrats hope new district lines will boost their chances of reclaiming majority control of the U.S. House.
File: Radovan Krejcir is already serving a 35-year sentence after his conviction for attempted murder and kidnapping. Photo: eNCA
JOHANNESBURG - The trial of convicted criminal Radovan Krejcir and four others has been postponed yet again.
The Czech fugitive and his co-accused were expected to plead in the High Court in Johannesburg.
The five are facing trial for allegedly killing Lebanese drug dealer Sam Issa in 2013.
The case has been postponed 15 times since last year.
It’s expected to resume next Wednesday.
Krejcir is already serving a 35-year sentence after his conviction for attempted murder and kidnapping.
He'll be in court again in April for an extradition case and another matter involving an alleged escape plot.
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SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - The American Hockey League today announced the following suspensions:
Tucson Roadrunners defenseman Joel Hanley has been suspended for three (3) games as a consequence of a slashing incident in a game vs. Chicago on Jan. 27.
Hanley was suspended under the provisions of AHL Rule 28.1 (supplementary discipline). He will miss Tucson's games Friday (Feb. 2) at Ontario, Saturday (Feb. 3) at San Diego and Monday (Feb. 5) at San Jose.
Bridgeport Sound Tigers defenseman Patrick Cullity has been suspended for one (1) game as a consequence of an interference incident in a game at Springfield on Jan. 26.
Cullity was suspended under the provisions of AHL Rule 28.1 (supplementary discipline). He will miss Bridgeport's game Friday (Feb. 2) vs. Springfield.
Here's a look at the most and least crowded stops on the BART system, based on November 2015 ridership data. Here's a look at the most and least crowded stops on the BART system, based on November 2015 ridership data.
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Holl was loaned back to the team's AHL Toronto affiliate Saturday.
Holl provided a spark for the Maple Leafs in his short time with the NHL club, but he will head back to the minors with the news that Morgan Rielly is healthy and has been activated from injured reserve. He's hung around the AHL ranks since 2014-15, but perhaps his success in the minors this season (20 points in 39 games, plus-20 rating) and his good impression in his short stint with the top club will put him in consideration for a permanent spot at the NHL level in the future.
Ryan Orosco was taking the garbage out at his Menlo Park home when he spotted a bright and mysterious light in the sky. Ryan Orosco was taking the garbage out at his Menlo Park home when he spotted a bright and mysterious light in the sky.
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FIRST SIX WORDS ARE AN EVERGREEN HEADLINE. Be skeptical of Ken Burns’ documentary: The Vietnam War.
Reading the lengthy blog post by former Cobra helicopter gunship pilot Terry Garlock, it sounds like Burns’ documentary was created as part of the PBS Full Employment act for Media Myth Alert blogger and author W. Joseph Campbell.
Related: Vietnam Veterans for Factual History.
From left, Robert Silvers, senior rabbi, Congregation B'nai Israel; Arsine Kaloustian, chair, Armenian Genocide Commemoration, Inc.; and Father Paren Galstyan, pastor of St. David Armenian Apostolic Church, gather to discuss plans for an interfaith Yom HaShoah commemoration taking place on Sunday, April 23 at B'nai Israel which also will commemorate Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day.
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ATLANTA Protesters spray-painted and broke a chunk off a statue depicting a Confederate soldier at an Atlanta park Sunday after they marched through the city to protest the weekend violence in Charlottesville, Virginia. The statue, in the city's Piedmont Park, depicts a winged angel standing over a Confederate soldier. CBSnews 7:14:00 PM CEST
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The South Australian premier-elect will be officially sworn in today alongside new deputy premiere Vickie Chapman and treasurer Rob Lucas.
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In court Monday, a forensic psychiatrist testified that a young woman accused of stealing an ambulance from outside of an Edmonton hospital was having a bipolar episode at the time.
Chelsea Paquette is on trial Monday for stealing an ambulance in January, 2016.
The vehicle was taken from the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton early Tuesday, January 19 – police pursued the ambulance outside the city to the area of Smithfield, Alberta where the woman was arrested.
The Crown and defence agree Paquette stole the ambulance, but her defence is arguing she is not criminally responsible for her actions.
A forensic psychiatrist testified she had a bipolar episode.
Her trial is scheduled for one day.
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Korver (foot) will be a game-time call for Monday's game against Milwaukee, Nick Friedell of ESPN reports.
Korver missed Saturday's game due to a personal matter, but he popped up on Monday's report with a sore right foot. It appears as though the veteran will wait to test out the injury during warmups before a final call on his status is made.
A Reddit user has noticed something very unfortunate about the design of the logo on the mousetraps he bought from his local hardware shop.
Alexx Thompson, from Los Angeles, California, posted a picture of the trap with the caption: “Sometimes when I look at my mousetrap I see a mouse, other times I see a little klansman with stubby arms.”
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“I doubt the art was intentional but I do like the dichotomy/similarity of rats and klansman coming together in this image,” said Alexx, who added he does not support the Klan and is “antiracist”.
Alexx’s post has been popular on Reddit, but some disagree on what it looks like – with some suggesting the character looks like Patrick from Spongebob Squarepants.
The ordinance, proposed by Mayor Virg Bernero and approved by a unanimous vote of City Council last night, allows the city to take action if the home grower has dangerous electrical circuits, creates noxious gases, odors or fumes that cross property lines. "Lansing neighborhoods will be safer because the city will be conducting inspections and requiring people who use a potentially hazardous amount of electricity to register with our code compliance department," Bernero said.
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Missing infant found safe in Waterloo
WATERLOO, S.D. (AP) — Authorities say a missing infant and a woman suspected of abducting him have been found in Waterloo.
Police Maj. Joe Liebold says the 4-month-old boy, Rashaun Graves Jr., was found safe with the 28-year-old woman Tuesday morning. The relationship between the two was not immediately released.
Police issued an Amber Alert after the baby was taken, saying the woman might be taking him to Texas.
Mrs. Faye Bryant age 79 of South Carthage died Saturday afternoon August 12, 2017 at the home of a sister in Petersburg, Indiana.
Mrs. Bryant will be at the Carthage Chapel of Sanderson Funeral Home where services were not available at presstime.
She was the widow of Gary Wilson Bryant who died December 27, 1985.
Complete arrangements will be published in the next week edition of the “Courier”.
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‘A Wind Like No Other: The Columbus Day storm of 1962:’ Free monthly noon hour history talk series features retired Olympian columnist John Dodge. He’ll highlight his book which takes us back to Columbus Day of 1962. 11:30 a.m. June 15 at the Schmidt House, just off Custer Way in Tumwater at 330 Schmidt Place. Information: www.olytumfoundation.org or 360-786-8117. The Olympian
As we’re sure you know by now, our Paul Cook is in the middle of a battle against stage 4 colorectal cancer.
Paul is still on the air at Y98 in between his chemo treatments. He shared this update on the Y98 Facebook page last week.
Paul wrote:
“Hey friends! I’m overdue in letting you know how things are going. Well, I feel great today – much better the last few days. Last week was chemo session #2. It kicked my butt like a UFC fighter, but my doc reminds me that “it’s doing the same thing to my cancer.” I go in for #3 this Thursday. That mean’s I’m back on Y98 TODAY (Tues) and Wed! I wish I could do more consecutive days, but I’m grateful for what I have. The amount of mood-lifting cards and well thought out gifts we have received is much more than anyone deserves. You have filled our hearts permanently. “Thank You” just doesn’t cover it. -PAUL”
Paul also spoke with our friends at News 4 last week and shared an update on how he’s doing. You can read their report here.
× Samsung bug causes phones to text random photos without permission
Think of the most unflattering picture in your cell phone’s photo library right now. Now imagine that picture being sent without your knowledge to a random contact in your phone.
Sounds mortifying, doesn’t it? That’s exactly the issue some Samsung users are reporting right now!
A new Samsung bug has infected a number of phones, including the Galaxy Note8 and the Galaxy S9.
In one case a user says his entire photo gallery was sent to his girlfriend’s phone in one night.
Many users with the issue say they use T-Mobile, and believe it might have to do with the carrier’s recent messaging update. But T-Mobile says it’s a Samsung problem.
Experts suggest switching to android messages for now until the problem is fixed.
A few fishermen braved the warm temperatures and set up ice houses at Lake Bronson State Park. According to Diane Peterson, Office Admin Specialist at the Lake Bronson State Park, ice thickness was about 7” last week, and during Thanksgiving weekend about 2” of water was reported to be on top of the ice. A few ice houses were removed at that point but most stayed. Now with a forecast of colder weather coming up more fishermen will be setting up for ice fishing. According to the Minn. DNR website, http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/safety/ice/thickness.html, ice thickness is safe to drive an ATV or snowmobile when it is at least 7”, safe to drive a car on at 12”, and safe to drive a pickup on when about 15”. But their official warning is that ice is never completely safe. “I wouldn’t recommend anyone driving out there with full sized vehicles right now,” Peterson said.
Another Planet Entertainment/ GoldenvoiceThe initial lineup for the 50th anniversary Monterey International Pop Festival has been confirmed, with three artists who played at the original fest scheduled to perform at this one: Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh, Animals singer Eric Burdon, and soul great Booker T. Jones. As previously reported, the 2017 Monterey Pop will take place June 16-18 at the same site as the 1967 edition of the festival — Monterey County Fairgrounds in Monterey, California.
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United Breweries and United Spirits slip nearly 3 percent on Tuesday after liquor baron Vijay Mallya has been arrested in London, according to CNN-News18.
Mallya will now be presented before the Westminster Magistration court. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) from India will put in a request to extradite Mallya to India.
Vijay Mallya holds 7.9 percent stake of 52.84 lakh shares in United Breweries and about 12,510 share in United Spirits as of latest shareholding pattern.
United Spirits closed 2.07 percent lower at Rs 1885.10 on the NSE while United Breweries plunged 2.5 percent to Rs 731.75.
Mallya will now be presented before the Westminster Magistration court. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) from India will put in a request to extradite Mallya to India.
Every announcement of a new Android sweet treat comes with a bitter aftertaste: the latest version of Android comes out with all the new exciting features but... before you can have your cake, you will have to wait. For how long? Hard to say... you will just have to wait and hope, that's it! But why exactly does it take so long for Android updates to arrive to our phones?
What will we be talking about this Friday?
Android updates are a really hot topic. Raise your hand if you already have Android 8.0 Oreo running on your smartphone. Yeah, I only see few people there with their hands up and I am not surprised considering that by January 8th, Oreo (8.0 and 8.1) reached only 0.7% of devices. Same story for Nougat and Marshmallow.
The rollout of the new Android dessert version always take to much time, but why? Why are we all still waiting to see Oreo on our Samsung Galaxy S8, even though it is one of the most popular flagships on the market? Let's find out together while getting ready for the Super Bowl!
Efforts by the owner of the Ambassador Bridge between Windsor and Detroit to block construction of a new border bridge across the Detroit River will get another court hearing.
The Detroit Free Press reports the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia scheduled a hearing Sept. 14 on an appeal that seeks to block the Canadian-financed Gordie Howe International Bridge, which is scheduled to open in 2020.
The Gordie Howe International Bridge will compete with the Ambassador Bridge.
The Ambassador Bridge sign is seen from the Windsor side of the border on Aug. 20, 2015. (Geoff Nixon/CBC)
The Detroit International Bridge Co., which owns the Ambassador Bridge, also has proposed a new span to Windsor next to its existing bridge.
The lawsuit says the bridge company, which once was solely controlled by Matty Moroun, is under the control of his son.
The Daily Show has a bit of fun with one of the many awkward moments between Trump and his wife Melania, in what's become a pattern of public displays of lack of affection.
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On Tuesday, April 24, the president and first lady made an appearance outside the White House in a formal ceremony to mark the arrival of French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte. But the ceremony wasn't all smooth sailing. The video of Donald Trump trying to hold Melania's hand is another one for the record books.
In an MSNBC video from the ceremony Tuesday, Melania, wearing a white blazer and skirt, can be seen standing to her husband's left. He reaches out to initiate holding her hand using his pinky, and receives no response. He does this again a couple of times before, finally, Melania acquiesces.
This property is one of a kind. 2 bathrooms upstairs and 1 full bath down stairs. All bedrooms are upstairs and the master bedroom has its own balcony with a beautiful view. There is a large skylight in master bedroom as well as one in the master-bath and each can be opened to help cool off the rooms if needed or just to enjoy the sound of nature.Mid way between the kitchen and bedroom areas there is an office area that is centrally located for convince which is ideal for an office at home close enough to the kitchen but out of the way and room enough for 3 desk set ups with extra storage access for office supplies or what ever. Over the separate work shop is a studio which could be use as an office or art studio. There are fruit trees on the property and lots of Deck and patio areas for lounging and enjoying the views, these areas have been used for many joyful events. The upper part of the property has a large flat area with beautiful views.
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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau filed a lawsuit Monday against an Ohio law firm for allegedly engaging in illegal debt collection practices by failing to determine whether millions of consumers actually owed a debt.
The CFPB alleged that Weltman, Weinberg & Reis in Cleveland sent collection letters falsely implying that lawyers had reviewed a consumer's account or made a determination that the consumer actually owed a debt.
The mayor of Katherine says she is "disappointed" it took six months to get an apology from federal Health Minister Greg Hunt after a meeting when he treated her "boorishly and arrogantly", News Limited newspapers report.
Fay Miller says the minister used a string of expletives during the meeting in Canberra last December to discuss a health package for her town after chemical contamination from nearby RAAF Base Tindal.
Ms Miller told the Herald Sun Mr Hunt had acted aggressively towards her during the meeting and she had written to both him and to Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull seeking an explanation and an apology.
However an apology was only issued after the newspaper had submitted questions to the minister and Mr Turnbull on Wednesday.
The minister's office told the paper Mr Hunt had "apologised directly to the mayor for any language which may have caused offence" but denied he had behaved aggressively.
AUGUSTA,Ga (WJBF) Changes could be coming in the deal to build upscale apartments near Augusta University.
The 220 unit Foundry Place project is proposed for the intersection of Wrightsboro Road and R.A Dent Boulevard.
The deal calls for the city to issue 26 million dollars in bonds to pay for construction, that’s 80 percent of the project..
That has some commissioners criticizing the project, but Augusta Housing officials say developers are willing to negotiate.
“Has an interest in the Laney Walker revitalization project believes in the project has been the catalyst to catapult economic development we’ll have those conversation at the right time, says Augusta Housing and Development Director Hawthorne Welcher.
Could it be a fifty fifty is there a number out there?”
“Don’t want to throw a number out once again we’ll have those conversations,” says Welcher.
The city has already bought the seven acre site paying one point two million dollars.
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The A38 has been closed in both directions following a serious crash.
The busy route in Barrow Gurney, near Bristol Airport has been closed since around 10.15am after a crash near Barrow Lane.
Two vehicles are involved and one person is trapped according to Avon and Somerset Police. A force spokeswoman said: "We were called at around 10.15am to reports of a two vehicle RTC on the A38, Bridgwater Road in Barrow Gurney.
"One person is trapped in a vehicle and fire services are at the scene to free the trapped person. Ambulance service is in attendance but the extent of the injuries are unknown at this stage."
The road is blocked after one car hit an island in the middle of the road.
There are extremely long delays.
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A group organizing against the California Department of Transportation's proposed safety project on Hwy 174 will meet Tuesday (Aug. 15) night.
Caltrans is proposing road modifications along a two-mile stretch of Hwy 174 between Maple Way and You Bet Road. The department plans to realign several curves and widen lanes in an effort to reduce the number of collisions along that stretch.
But some county residents say the project would deteriorate the scenic nature of the hwy and would negatively impact property owners. Caltrans said it identified 49 parcels that would be impacted and will soon begin the process of acquiring properties to complete the project.
Tuesday's project opposition meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. at the Grass Valley Courtyard Suites, 210 N. Auburn St.
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WASHINGTON (AP) " Democratic lawmakers are suing President Donald Trump over foreign money flowing into his global business empire.
Almost 200 senators and representatives are plaintiffs in a lawsuit alleging Trump is violating the so-called emoluments clause of the Constitution. It's being filed early Wednesday in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, the lawmakers said.
The plaintiffs argue they have standing to sue because the clause says only Congress may approve foreign gifts and payments.
Although Trump turned over control of his real estate development, management and marketing company to his adult sons and a senior executive, he did not divest from it. That means he stands to benefit financially from the Trump Organization's profits, including from foreign governments.
AUGUSTA,Ga (WJBF) A new landfill could be heading Augusta’s way.
The city Engineering committee hearing a proposal from, Dixon Airline recycling to create a commercial and demolition landfill on an existing site near the airport.
The new landfill would only take in construction debris, but so does the city’s landfill
but the lawyer for the company says the Augusta landfill would not be the main competition.
“The Augusta landfill has about three percent of the market share for c&D they have a very small percentage many other landfills that they compete with in other counties that’s really our competitors those in Columbia Aiken and McDuffie Counties,” said Attorney Wright McLeod.
Augusta’s landfill director told commissioners having the new landfill could hurt revenues at the city landfill, and that revenue would have to be made up some place else.
The full commission must still approve the proposal.
SYDNEY, April 3 Australia's corporate watchdog on Monday said it was launching a new round of industry surveillance to ensure banks and brokers were not recommending overly expensive interest-only loans to customers.
The move by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission follows steps announced last week by the banking watchdog, the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority, to tighten rules on interest-only loans.
"ASIC will shortly commence a surveillance to identify lenders and mortgage brokers who are recommending high numbers of more expensive interest-only loans," ASIC said.
The regulator also said that eight major lenders will provide remediation to consumers who suffer financial difficulty as a result of shortcomings in past lending practices. (Reporting by Wayne Cole; Editing by Richard Pullin)
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during the weekly cabinet meeting at the PM's office in Jerusalem, on December 27, 2015 Israeli police were expected to question Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Monday over whether he illegally accepted gifts from wealthy supporters, media reports said, in a probe shaking the country's political scene. The long-running inquiry has looked into whether Israeli and foreign businessmen have offered gifts worth tens of thousands of dollars as well as another unspecified issue, according to the reports.
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The Kenosha City Council will consider the license renewal of First Step Services tonight, the next step in what’s expected to be a lengthy process which will determine the organization’s future. First Step, which offers services to homeless people, has come under fire for some of the alleged behavior of their clientele, drawing the wrath of the alderman of the district, the Licensing and Permit Committee, the mayor, and the neighborhood. However First Step has tried to address some of these issues and as 17th district alderman David Bogdala told WLIP’s Wake Up Kenosha, tonight’s meeting is only another step in that process. He says that he expects to hear from the public on the issue. Last week a city committee voted to give the council an option to set up a special meeting to sort through the problems with First Step. Tonight’s council meeting is scheduled for 7 PM.
Measuring an impressive 37 metres high, this 10-storey home in the United States is touted as the world's tallest single-family home. Located in Prescott, Arizona, the futuristic Falcon House was built in 1994 by architect Sukumar Pal for his own family and has recently been put on the market for A 1.2 million The home's central living quarters are located on the glass-clad sixth floor, which can be accessed from the garage via a hydraulic glass lift, and have panoramic views which stretch over 190 kilometres.
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NEW YORK, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Sprint Corp said on Friday that it swung to a quarterly profit, helped by tax cuts. The No. 4 U.S. wireless carrier reported net income of $7.16 billion, or $1.79 per share, in the third quarter ended Dec. 31, compared to a loss of $479 million, or 12 cents per share, a year earlier. (Reporting by Anjali Athavaley)
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Editor:
The tsunami event we had a few weeks ago (Cold water poured on tsunami alert, March 22) was an unannounced test of the new siren and loud-speaker warning system established on the Semiahmoo band’s land – from our east waterfront to the U.S. border.
Our White Rock civic leaders still have their heads in the sand on the issue of tsunami warning, and are doing nothing!
Pity the thousands on our beaches and waterfront areas who will have to hope they can hear the Semiahmoo’s warning when we do get a tsunami.
Kenneth Jones, White Rock
Elaine Atwood of Chandler isn't an ordinary graduate of Mesa Community College. At 59 years old, the Navy veteran is hoping to apply her two associate degrees in applied sciences to open a Christmas tree and blueberry farm.
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A new online app has been launched that tracks the baby names of Ireland.
The app (available here) is the brain child of the Central Statistics Office and allows people to search for and see the popularity of names over the years.
You can also download and print a 'name certificate', which gives statistics for individual baby names. Users can enter a name and year of birth to see how many babies were registered with that name, and how their name ranked in that year.
James was the most popular boys' name last year, while Emily was tops for girls.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE)– While many were celebrating the New Year one family was celebrating a new addition just after the clock struck midnight.
Kelly La Fountain welcomed a baby girl named Deshaira, the first baby born in 2017 at Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque.
Deshaira was born at 12:07 a.m. Sunday.
The mother says she weighs five pounds 14-ounces and is happy and healthy.
Deshaira is La Fountain’s second child.
"The Friday's workforce survey statistics are encouraging" this from the President and CEO of the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation, Edison Sumner. he says they are happy to see the declining numbers of unemployment in the country. Sumner says even if the decline in unemployment is only by 1 percentage point, as in the case of youth unemployment; it is still progress moving in the right direction as it speaks to an overall significant factor.
Sumner says he and his team in the days ahead will give greater scrutiny to the numbers. he admits though that when the surveys took place also plays a key factor. Sumner shared a plan with our news team on how he believes The Bahamas can dig itself out of tough times into a new lucrative industry.
The target of the NDP government’s speculation tax are the people who are using our housing market as a stock market.
So says, the Nanaimo/North Cowichan MLA Doug Routley who says he has been getting an earful on the tax since it was introduced in the last provincial budget…….
Routley says the target of the tax is people who are not paying taxes in B.C. and are leaving their homes here unoccupied.
He says he can’t pre-judge how the finance minister is going to ensure the right target is captured in the tax.
NextEra Energy (NEE +0.1% ) is in talks aimed at saving its acquisition of the Oncor electricity transmissions businesses after Texas regulators rejected the deal last week, WSJ reports.
Lawyers for both NEE and Energy Future Holdings reportedly said at a bankruptcy court hearing today that the companies were surprised and disappointed by the ruling from the Texas PUC but remain committed to finding a way to close the deal “if at all possible.”
A lawyer for Energy Future said at the hearing that NEE is attempting to negotiate a settlement with critics that had urged Texas regulators to kill the deal.
Bankrupt Energy Future, which owns most of Oncor, considers the vital regulated piece of the Texas power grid as its crown jewel, and the sale to NEE was supposed to bring in cash to pay off billions of dollars in debt.
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The BSEB Bihar Board 10th Result 2017 will be declared on June 20. The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) will announce the same on its official website.
Students can check the result by logging on to any one of the official websites.
Students can check the results on the websites, biharboard.ac.in.
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Art Exhibition with special guest artist Alex Fong
Renowned Kelowna artist Alex Fong and Big White artists display their works for viewing and sale
When: Friday March 17 from 7 to 9 pm
Saturday March 18 from 10am to 6 pm
Where: The Whitefoot Lodge Art e’scape Pop Up Gallery above The Market in the Big White village
Enjoy a glass of wine from The View Winery while viewing the art. There will be a silent auction of an Alex Fong artwork. Alex Fong will be giving demonstration from 1 to 2 pm on Saturday March 18.
The borrower had opened the deal into retail syndication on February 17, marketing the five year paper via sole mandated lead arranger and bookrunner Standard Chartered.
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Life in Christ Church of Marion is sending a youth group on a mission trip to the city of Cap Rouge, Haiti this summer to help build a hou...
Kankakee police arrested Geral L. Halbert Sr., 45, and charged him with aggravated domestic battery and domestic battery on Feb. 9. According to a report, officers responded to a domestic situation in the 600 block of Webster Circle East at 1:15 a.m. The victim said Halbert hit and strangled her. She was treated at a local hospital.
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The Colorado Association of Realtors recently released its "Monthly Market Statistical Report," which found that a record-low inventory continues to dominate the Colorado housing market. According to the report, active listings across the state remain at historic lows despite the fact that January saw an "unanticipated bump" in new listings in metros such as Denver, Boulder, Fort Collins and Colorado Springs.
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SALT LAKE CITY — Airbnb is launching its guided activities program Experiences in Utah.
The company announced plans with the state tourism office Wednesday adding Utah to its list of nearly 180 locations offering locally guided classes, tours and adventures. The service had been quietly rolled out over the last month and featured roughly 50 options as of Wednesday.
Airbnb is known for its short-term lodging rentals but since 2016 has also offered a platform for local companies and tour guides to offer specialized packages.
Initial Utah offerings included guided hikes, a live country-western music show and a lesson in blacksmithing. The activities are located all around the state.
The Utah Office of Tourism says the company’s service will boost Utah’s tourism sector and encourage tourists to spend more time in the places they visit.
For every successful invention, there are numerous failures. Dr. Samuel West, a clinical psychologist, has collected some of the most notorious failures and put them all in the Museum of Failure.
The display contains items from the more well-known like Google Glass to the more obscure like Coca-Cola BlāK – a mix of cola and coffee launched in the mid-2000s.
The Museum of Failure is hosted by Kulturhotellet in Helsingborg, Sweden for now, but will be touring the world, starting with New York City in September.
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PITTSBURG, N.H. (AP) - New Hampshire Fish and Game officials say two snowmobile operators were treated for serious injuries in separate crashes that happened within minutes of each other in Pittsburg.
Crews responded to a report of a snowmobile crash on Trail 138 in the Carr Ridge area around 12:40 p.m. Sunday and found Thomas Anderson, of Bedford.
Officials say Anderson had been knocked unconscious after failing to turn a corner. His snowmobile left the trail and hit a tree and boulder. He was airlifted to Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon.
The second crash occurred around 12:45 p.m. in the area of Smith Brook on Trail 20. Authorities say William Dalling's snowmobile apparently rolled over as he was braking to avoid other riders who had stopped unexpectedly. The Lempster man was hospitalized.
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A top North Korean official in charge of economic and trade policies arrived in Beijing on Monday amid signs that China may be easing sanctions on North Korea.
Ku Bon-tae, vice minister of external economic affairs, arrived at Beijing Capital International Airport on an Air Koryo flight Monday morning and immediately left the airport in a Chinese vehicle.
During his stay, the vice minister is expected to meet Chinese officials and discuss China's development assistance for the North and bilateral economic cooperation in areas of agriculture, railway and electricity.
The visit is seen as marking the start of China's earnest economic support for Pyongyang after North Korean leader Kim Jong-un held his third summit talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing last month.
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Mashaba assures JHB residents he is dealing with corruption
Seven people were arrested on Saturday at a flea market in Kliptown, Soweto for allegedly being in possession of suspected stolen property belonging to the city of Johannesburg.
JOHANNESBURG - Johannesburg Mayor Herman Mashaba says residents should rest assured that he is dealing with corruption within the metro.
Seven people were arrested on Saturday at a flea market in Kliptown, Soweto for allegedly being in possession of suspected stolen property belonging to the City of Johannesburg.
Mashaba says the suspects will appear in the Kliptown Magistrates Court on Monday.
“These are the people involved in stealing the geysers an equipment form houses that are still under construction. But we are making in-roads.”
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The budget session of Parliament has been a productive one. Parliament passed 18 bills.
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April 20 Juntendo Co Ltd:
* Says it will offer an off-floor distribution of 200,000 shares on Tokyo Stock Exchange from April 27 to May 2
* Offering price will be determined based on the closing share price of the day before the distribution
* Says the limitation for purchase the distribution is up to 5,000 shares for each customer
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DETROIT (AP) — Toyota is recalling about 645,000 vehicles worldwide to fix an electrical problem that could stop air bags from inflating in a crash.
The recall covers certain Toyota Prius and Lexus RX and NX SUVs. Also covered are some Toyota Alphard, Vellfire, Sienta, Noah, Voxy, Esquire, Probox, Succeed, Corolla, Highlander, Levin and Hilux models. All were produced from May of 2015 to March of 2016.
The automaker says an open electrical circuit could occur over time. That would set off an air bag warning light and could stop the side and front air bags from deploying.
Dealers will inspect serial numbers on sensors and replace them if necessary at no cost to owners. Toyota will notify owners by letter in starting in late March.
RUSSELL COUNTY, AL (WTVM) – The Russell County EMA and city officials hosted a press conference ahead of Tropical Storm Nate.
Click here to watch the full press conference.
Storm Team 9 is tracking Nate and its impacts in the Chattahoochee Valley.
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For the first time, drones are being used to conduct surveillance during this years duck hunting season. Polie were on site this morning to separate the hunters from protestors.
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Elvis and The Blue Suede Shoes recreating the famous Aloha Concert of 1973, Saturday September 16, 2017. Featuring Tribute Artist Elvis Prince at the Tripoli Shrine Center, 3000 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53208. VIP seating $17. Doors open at 6 p.m. Show starts at 7 p.m. Secure parking, handicap access and cash bar available. Tickets available in advance, online and at the door. Call 1-708-71ELVIS for more info, or 414-455-3726.
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Stoke City captain Ryan Shawcross will be offered a new contract to extend his stay at the club, manager Mark Hughes has said amid concerns over the centre back's future.
The British media reported that Shawcross, a key figure in Stoke's defensive line, attracted interest from Newcastle who are preparing for a return to the Premier League next season.
"There's not an issue, not from our point of view. We certainly want to keep Ryan here if we can," Hughes told reporters.
"We don't usually enter into negotiations until there are 12 months to go.
"Sometimes that can help the players, because sometimes more power goes to the player the closer you get to the end. There are two ways to look at it."
Shawcross, who will enter the final year of his contract next season, was signed from Manchester United on a permanent deal in 2008 after a season-long loan spell under former manager Tony Pulis.
(Reporting by Hardik Vyas in Bengaluru; Editing by Amlan Chakraborty)
HELSINKI (AP) — A fawn that became stranded on a patch of ice in Finland's Inkoo archipelago has gotten a hand from members of the Finnish coast guard.
They spotted the unsteady animal from their hovercraft during a regular patrol on Saturday.
Senior Coast Guard officer Sebastian von Bruun filmed colleague Kristian Rasted pulling the "helpless white-tailed deer on the slippery ice" back to shore. Rasted gave a thumbs-up after the fawn rushed into the woods.
Von Brunn said: "The mother deer was very happy and grateful to get her baby back."
The Coast Guard said while animal rescue missions are not part of its personnel's normal duties, they do occur from time to time.
The Finnish Border Guard, of which the coast guard is past, posted the rescue video on social media.
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Former Super Eagles coach, Samson Siasia, has said he is in Uyo, to support the team as they take on Zambia, in a crunch 2018 World Cup qualifier on Saturday.
Siasia, who led Nigeria’s U-23 Dream Team to the last Olympic Games in Rio, Brazil where they won bronze, arrived Friday evening from Abuja, where he has been focusing on his Academy.
“I am a Nigerian and I have decided to travel to Uyo just like every other Nigerians, to support the Super Eagles in their bid to qualify for the World Cup in Russia.
“I believe the Super Eagles will qualify for the World Cup, if we can all give them our support and believe in them,” he told CompleteSports.
Nigeria top Group B with 10 points from four games and need an outright win over Zambia who are on seven points, to qualify before the last day of the qualifiers.
April 20 Entegra Financial Corp:
* Entegra financial corp. Announces first quarter 2017 results
* Entegra financial corp - net interest income increased $2.0 million, or 26.2 pct, to $9.6 million for 3 months ended march 31, 2017 versus $7.6 million for same period 2016
* Qtrly earnings per share $0.27 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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* UPDATE ON WAIVER PROPOSALS AND COMMITMENT NOT TO DECLARE OR PAY DIVIDENDS ON OR PRIOR TO 30 JUNE 2018
* ‍WILL SHORTLY BE RECOMMENDING WAIVERS OF CERTAIN POSSIBLE DEFAULTS UNDER CERTAIN OF GROUP‘S EXISTING EUROPEAN HOLDING COMPANIES’ FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS​
* ‍CONFIDENT THAT IT WILL RECEIVE SUFFICIENT SUPPORT FROM ITS FINANCE PROVIDERS TO OBTAIN THESE LIMITED WAIVER​
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Gunmen wanted over a shooting in Sheffield remain on the run this morning.
A 27-year-old man was shot in his leg during an incident in Sidney Street in the city centre at 1am on Sunday.
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His attackers were two Asian men, of slim build.
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No other descriptions have yet been provided by South Yorkshire Police.
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The circumstances surrounding the gun attack have also not yet been revealed.
Detectives investigating the incident said the victim suffered a minor injury and was released from hospital after treatment.
Anyone with information should call South Yorkshire Police on 101 and quote incident number 72 of March 18.
Jodhpur: The Chief of Staff of the US Air Force, General David L Goldfein, today flew India's indigenous light combat aircraft 'Tejas' at the air force station here.Goldfein, who arrived here yesterday, was accompanied by Air Vice Marshal A P Singh as co-pilot during the sortie, defence officials said."General David L Goldfein, Chief of Staff of the US Air Force, is on an official visit to India. He flew a sortie in '#MadeinIndia' LCA Tejas aircraft at AF Stn Jodhpur today," the IAF said on TwitterGoldfein yesterday interacted with the airmen and pilots at the station."His visit was a gesture of mutual cooperation between the Indian and the US air forces, both of which are considered the best in the world," the official said.Earlier, General Goldfein had stressed on the "strong relationship" between the two air forces."We look forward to deepening the relationship between our two air forces, he said in his posts on Twitter and Facebook.The first squadron of Tejas was inducted into the IAF in July 2016.
Rosi Hanson has been writing about food, wine and the people involved for over 40 years. As a young writer she lived and worked in Burgundy where she wrote a column for a local paper about her experiences, as well as picking two harvests. Bitten by the food and wine bug, she then spent two years working for the cookery writer Elizabeth David at her legendary kitchen equipment shop in London. Today, Decanter are lucky to have her fabulous recipes which are part of her new book, Recipes from the French Wine Harvest.
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SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — San Francisco police have just released dramatic new video from a violent encounter with car break-in suspects.
It started when plainclothes officers spotted suspects in a black Infiniti breaking into a car.
Then, the officers confronted them and this is what happened next.
That suspect car ran over the officer and another suspected accomplice twice, ignoring commands to stop.
The two suspects in the car then fled, but got into an accident nearby and were arrested.
The other suspect, who was run over, was hospitalized with trauma injuries.
All three suspects are now both facing a slew of charges, including attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon.
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Tory Eurosceptics have warned Theresa May that the Conservative Party will be "toast" if it "welches" on Brexit in a furious meeting as backbenchers warned that Tory splits are worse than divides over Maastricht.
A group of 50 Eurosceptic Tory MPs, led by Jacob Rees-Mogg, yesterday issued a series of stark warnings to Julian Smith, the Chief Whip, amid fury about the Prime Minister's plans for post-Brexit trade arrangements.
MPs mounted a series of outspoken attacks on Oliver Robbins, the Prime Minister's EU sherpa, and said that ministers such as David Davis, the Brexit Secretary, must be in the room during negotiations with Brussels.
They also said that the Brexit divorce bill must be "conditional"...
Another case of aggression against a medic in our country. A doctor from the Emergency Assistance Center in Dobrich was struck after a scandal between two men, the press office of the district directorate of the Ministry of Interior announced.
After the incident, the police detained the two men from the nearby village of Stojer. They are aged 24 and 40. At the beginning of the scandal, the doctor on duty asked them to obey the order of the building and not to make noise, and then the younger man struck him in the chest area. Rapid police proceeding has been initiated on the case.
Re “ S.D. mayor’s office works on vacation rental plan ” (March 8): The mayor’s office stated it is working on a proposal following meetings with more than two dozen stakeholders, including short-term vacation rental (STVRs) platforms. To my knowledge the mayor has never held a town hall meeting with the real stakeholders — thousands of homeowners who purchased homes in single-family zoned areas. By up-zoning single family residential to a hotel use, the city is undermining homeowners with no input from those most affected.
To think the city will be able to enforce short-term rental laws is a dream. This city will not enforce current laws and cannot manage its infrastructure. This city promoted Proposition H stating increased tax money will be used to repair our roads, and now tells us it will be spent on “other” infrastructure. How can this administration expect us to believe in its ability to manage short-term rentals when it has demonstrated failure in what it has promised us to date?
Indian Bohra community members acknowledge peaceful environment in Pakistan
RAWALPINDI: Bohra community members belonging to various countries including Indian nationals are returning to their countries on culmination of their annual congregation held in Karachi during Muharram after more than two decades.
According to Inter Services Public Relations more than 21,000 foreigners including nearly 12,000 Indians participated in this event which was organised during Muharram at Karachi from 22- 30 September after a gap of 21 years.
Number of Indian citizens moving by road through Wagha border gate expressed their acknowledgment for peaceful environment and hospitality extended to them during the stay.
Director General Pakistan Rangers Punjab visited facilitation Center established at Wahga border for their arrival/ departure.
Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service is recruiting on-call firefighters to work in areas including Oakham and Uppingham.
On-call firefighters must live or work within four minutes of their chosen station.
They receive an annual retaining fee depending on the number of hours they are available – from the minimum 48 hours of availability per week, to the maximum of 120 hours of availability per week.
In addition, on-call cirefighters receive payments for attending emergency calls, attending ‘drill nights’ and other duties.
For more information, visit eastmidlandsfire-recruitment.gov.uk
Burger King has shrewdly turned Stephen King’s It into one of the world’s longest adverts – and had a jab at its biggest competitors in the process.
Setting up in a cinema in Germany, where the film adaptation has just had a record-breaking opening weekend, Burger King Deutschland had a special surprise for viewers before the credits rolled.
That is truly a marketing masterstroke. As you’re probably aware, It is a chilling horror all about a clown called Pennywise who terrorises the lives of children.
“The moral is: never trust a clown,” read Burger King’s message.
Which fast food chain has a clown as its primary mascot?
McDonald’s – it’s your move.
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Gunmen wearing suicide vests attacked two police stations in the central Iraqi city of Samarra on Monday, killing at least seven policemen, security sources said.
The sources said clashes were ongoing at both police stations.
(Reporting by Ghazwan Hassan; Writing by Isabel Coles; Editing by Robin Pomeroy)
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LG Electronics’ cleaning robot received a presidential award at the 2017 Good Design Selection Awards, the company announced Monday.The robot is fitted with capabilities of household cleaning robots as well as self-driving technology and the ability to avoid obstacles. The robot’s database contains a map of airport spaces that need cleaning, which is used by the robot to determine the most effective routes for cleaning.It is currently being used at Incheon Airport alongside another robot that provides information about airport facilities in four languages: Korean, English, Chinese and Japanese.This was the second year in a row for LG to receive top honors at the Good Design Selection Awards, hosted by the Industry Ministry and Korea Institute of Design Promotion, following an award for the LG Signature OLED TV last year. It marked the first time a robot received top design honors in Korea.By Won Ho-jung ( hjwon@heraldcorp.com
A passenger was freed by firefighters following a crash on the A614 near Bessingby Hill.
The driver of the Ford C-Max which left the road sustained injuries but they are not believed to be life-threatening.
One male passenger was released from car by Humberside Fire Service using blocks, wedges and bolt croppers following the crash yesterday (Sunday December 10).
A spokesperson for Humberside Police said: "We were called shortly before 10.30am on Sunday 10 December with reports of a collision near Bessingby Hill, Bridlington.
"The collision involved a silver coloured Ford C-Max that left the road. During the collision, the man driving the car suffered injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening."
The NGT has directed that no ready-mix plants will be allowed to operate at construction sites in Noida without specific approval. It has also asked the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board to strictly ensure that there is no dust emission due to the operation of such equipment.
The bench, headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar, said, “The counsel for UPPCB states they will not give consent unless the owner of the ready-mix plant applies for consent and the same is granted by the Board. Ready-mix plants will not be permitted to operate unless there is specific direction given by the Tribunal.”
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Get Into My Car ... Amazon begins delivery to vehicles
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Amazon latest perk ... free delivery to your car.
The Seattle company said Tuesday that it has begun delivering packages in 37 cities to Prime members who own newer General Motors or Volvo vehicles. Deliveries are available to members with 2015 year or newer Chevrolet, Buick, GMC or Cadillac vehicles with GM's OnStar connected-car service, and those with a 2015 or newer Volvo vehicle with an active Volvo On Call account.
Packages will be placed in the trunks of cars parked in publicly accessible areas like a customer's home or workplace, and then secured.
Amazon Prime customers need to download the Amazon Key app. From there, they can link their connected car and start their Amazon orders. No additional hardware or devices are needed.
Learn how expressive motion for animation is based on the relationship between character design, character motion, and character acting.
LONDON, Feb 2 (Reuters) - A Scottish judge will decide early next week whether to refer a case questioning if Britain alone can change its mind about leaving the European Union to the European Court of Justice, a spokesman for Scotland’s Court of Session said on Friday.
The decision will be announced on Monday or Tuesday, the spokesman said.
The case, brought by a group of pro-EU lawmakers, is aimed at giving Britain the possibility of staying in the world’s biggest trading bloc once it is known what Brexit actually means for the economy and politics. (Reporting by Elisabeth O‘Leary; Editing by Michael Holden)
Sponsored by American Airlines, the Bermuda International Film Festival will be holding their Awards reception in the beautiful Bermuda National Gallery. Starting at 6:30pm, BIFF will be running previews of the top submissions of the Live Action Narrative Shorts competition, followed by the announcement of the 2018 winners, making them eligible for Oscar consideration (without theatrical release). Cocktails will be served throughout the reception.
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The fourth entry in Adult Swim’s new year-long singles series is from Speedy Ortiz’s Sadie Dupuis’ solo project Sad13, which releases its debut album last year. This new track is called “Sooo Bad,” and you can listen to it below.
Here’s a note from Dupuis that accompanied the song’s release:
BALTIMORE (WJZ)– Howard County police are investigating a double stabbing in Laurel that has left one victim with possible life-threatening injuries.
At about 7 p.m. officers responded to the 10100 block of Washington Boulevard where they found two men suffering from stab wounds.
Detectives believe the two men, one 31, the other 39, approached a vehicle with a bat when the driver got out and stabbed both men and fled the scene.
The 31 year old from Laurel, was flown to Shock Trauma with possible life threatening injuries. The 39 year old from Georgia, was taken to Laurel Regional Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Police don’t know if the people involved are connected or why the incident happened.
Anyone with any information should call 911.
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February is historically the most infectious month of flu season, and flu data from DCH Regional Medical Center suggests this year is no different.
Positive flu tests have increased over the past week, as is the total number of hospital visitors being tested for the flu. This marks the highest one-week increase of this flu season, and comes after a month of steady week-by-week increases in flu infections.
The colder, dryer weather and a tendency to remain indoors during flu season is thought to be responsible for the increase in flu activity. The Centers for Disease Control recommends that all persons older than of 6 months get a flu vaccine, which is available at most pharmacies for less than $30.
Jay Chou announcing the arrival of his second baby with this photo of him and his wife on a yacht.
Two showbiz personalities, both 38, shared some good news with their fans yesterday. Taiwanese singer Jay Chou and local actor Shaun Chen announced on social media that they are both expecting baby No. 2.
Chou and his wife, model-actress Hannah Quinlivan, 23, who are expecting a boy, shared a photo of them on a yacht on Facebook and Weibo with the caption: "Valentine's Day, time for mummy's lover from her past life to come along." It is a play on Taiwanese parlance where daughters are described as their fathers' lovers from their past lives.
Chou and Quinlivan married in 2014. Their first child, a girl, was born in July 2015, three months after they announced the pregnancy.
Chen wrote on Instagram: "Is it going to be my or her Valentine's? Or perhaps a little brother or sister to the elder girl? Happy Valentine's Day everyone!"
Burns scored two power-play goals, recorded eight shots on goal and posted a minus-2 rating in a 4-3 overtime loss against the Wild on Sunday.
The reigning Norris trophy winner hasn't been himself this season, but at least he put the puck into the net a couple times Sunday. He has just four goals in 29 games, and his first power-play goal Sunday was his first of the season. Incredible considering we're about a third of the way through the season. But actually, Burns has experienced more issues at even strength. Burns only had eight goals on the power play last season, so he's not too far behind that pace, and he owns a minus-10 rating. Furthermore, he currently owns a 3.3 shooting percentage, which is less than half of his career norm in that category. Maybe Sunday's performance will get him going, but fantasy owners need more at even strength from Burns.
The Director of Medical Imaging with Island Health says the addition of another MRI in Nanaimo, and the opening of the new Comox Valley and Campbell River hospitals will help reduce wait times for patients needing scans.
The province announced last week that it would fund an additional MRI scanner for Nanaimo Regional Hospital. Scott McCarten says the demand for MRI scans continues to grow.
McCarten says the current wait time for most patients is 211 days. He says that’s almost two-thirds better than it was at this time last year, but he notes there’s still more work to do to hit the target wait time of 90 days.
Immediate past Miss CommonWealth Africa, Queen Joy Onumajuru celebrated copies of ATTENTION Magazine that had exclusive content of her grand opening of Queenel Saloon in a Abuja that featured A’list showbiz entrepreneurs. The ex- beauty queen met with the publisher Alex Nwankwo who happens to be a publicist when she returned to Nigeria recently after bagging Masters degree abroad.
Onumajuru also reigned supreme as Queen Of Aso ‎Nigeria in 2011 with the executions of high profile project geared towards empowering children and providing for the less privileged. The blue print edition of ATTENTION Magazine had Nollywood actress Rosaline Meurer as the cover page, while the June edition which is in the press will have top Ghanian actress Juliet Ibrahim as the front page cover.
A Youngstown police officer is off the street at least temporarily, following an OVI arrest this weekend.
27-year-old Darrel Herdman was stopped by the Ohio State Highway Patrol on Sunday, after allegedly driving while intoxicated.
According to court documents, Herdman was also charged with one felony count of improperly handling firearms in a motor vehicle.
Herdman was arraigned in Youngstown Municipal Court on Monday and pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Youngstown Police Chief Robin Lees tells 21 News that Herdman has been reassigned to stay in the station.
Lees says any disciplinary action would depend on the judicial findings.
According to Lees, Herdman was appointed to the police force about a year and a half ago.
Herdman is scheduled to be back in court on April 13th.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says above-ground services from New York City's main transit agency will stop running at 4 a.m. Tuesday because of the upcoming winter storm.
That means no service on the portion of the New York City subway system that runs above ground. Cuomo says service on the Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North commuter lines could also be "significantly impacted."
Cuomo is urging people to stay home -- and off the roads -- unless absolutely necessary. He says there are currently no plans to cut underground Metropolitan Transportation Authority service, though he added "given the severity of the storm, anything can happen."
A state of emergency in New York will begin Tuesday morning, immediately after midnight.
Meanwhile, the National Weather Service is has expanded its blizzard warning. It now runs from the Philadelphia suburbs through New York City and Boston to Maine.
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Father finds son shot to death outside their home
BROOKHAVEN, N.Y. (AP) — A New York man says he found his 17-year-old son shot to death in front of their Long Island home.
Police say they were called to the scene of the shooting in Brookhaven around 3:30 a.m. Tuesday.
Jose Sanchez told police he had been calling his son Emilio Sanchez Maldonado for several hours with no response, so he left work to find him.
Jose Sanchez says he found his son dead next to his bicycle in front of their home. Another woman who lives on a separate floor says she thought the sounds of the shooting were fireworks.
The boy's death is under investigation.
Joel Barlow High will host a girls Lacrosse alumnae game on Saturday, May 20, at 1 p.m. at the Barlow stadium field. All former players are invited to come and challenge the current varsity team. Food and refreshments will be available after the game.
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Savannah (WSAV) – Savannah Police’s Violent Crimes detectives arrested a 27-year-old man in an early morning assault of his roommate on Greenbrier Court.
Officers responded to a residence in the 100 block of Greenbrier Court about 6:30 this morning in reference to a shooting. They discovered Kristen Burns, 33, suffering from injuries that were later determined to not be the result of a shooting.
A preliminary investigation revealed that Burns and his roommate Larry Hinkley were arguing when Hinkley struck Burns in the head with a skillet multiple times. Burns was transported to a hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
Hinkley was located by police on the property. He has been booked into the Chatham County Detention Center on a charge of aggravated battery.
Palouse Boot Camp still has openings Program geared for business leaders
 There is still time for business leaders to sign up for the 2018 Be the Entrepreneur Boot Camp.
The boot camp will take place June 11-14 and includes a “wealth of information” on the Palouse area.
Program directors include Washington State University’s Francis Benjamin, and Palouse Knowledge Corridor’s Tom Lamar and Nathan Weller, among others.
The program includes developing business models, start-up strategies, team building, market analysis, social media, legal structure and more.
Details are available at www.btebootcamp.com.
For the Trump administration's first state dinner, Melania Trump and Ivanka Trump came dressed to impress.
The FLOTUS and President Donald Trump's eldest daughter arrived Tuesday to the event honoring French president Emmanuel Macron in stylish ensembles fresh off the runway.
Melania paid tribute to the City of Light in a sleeveless, haute couture gown by Chanel, which featured a sheer neckline and shimmery silver bodice. The glamorous dress was originally featured as a jumpsuit during the French fashion house's Spring 2018 show, and it's presumed Melania's version was custom made. Earlier today, the fashionista turned heads in a statement-making hat and crisp Michael Kors suit.
OSLO, Dec 11 (Reuters) -
* Norway’s Fisheries Directorate says Cermaq may win up to 4 permits for its experimental “iFarm” salmon farming concept
* Cermaq, a unit of Mitsubishi Corp, had applied for 10 permits
* Directorate says it will continue to process applications for up to four permits at 780 tonnes maximum allowed biomass each
* Cermaq can appeal the decision to Norway’s fisheries minister
* Final approval still depends on a process to further document the concept fits other criteria, the directorate said
* An application by Eide Fjordbruk for its concept “Salmon Zero” over three development licenses was rejected
* Development licences are part of an initiative by the Norwegian Industry and Fisheries Ministry to spur growth in Norway’s salmon production
* To be awarded a licence under the scheme, companies must show that their plans bring technological innovation while also adhering to strict environmental and animal welfare procedures (Reporting by Ole Petter Skonnord, editing by Terje Solsvik)
× Missing man said he was going fishing in City Park but never returned
NEW ORLEANS – A man who told his family he was going to go fishing in City Park on Sunday never made it home.
Forty-nine-year-old John Edward McDowell left his house to go fishing in City Park around 5 p.m. on August 13, according to the NOPD.
McDowell hasn’t been seen or heard from since.
Anyone with any information on the whereabouts of John Edward McDowell is asked to contact Fourth District detectives at (504) 658-6040.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Eva Longoria is a master of multitasking.
The 43-year-old actress is producing a new pilot, continuing her work with the Time's Up initiative, launching her clothing line on HSN and preparing to welcome her first child with husband Jose "Pepe" Baston.
Longoria has been sewing and designing clothes since she was 7. She believes clothes should be comfortable and show a woman's best self.
She's also been rallying for pay equity for women in Hollywood, and the thread of female empowerment is also woven throughout the Eva Longoria Collection. Her spring line features ruffled sleeves, graphic tees, floral patterns and feminine pleated skirts meant to be dressed up for work or down with a pair of sneakers. It launches on March 22 and 23 on HSN.
One man was injured during a shootout at the end of a Super Bowl party at a luxury apartment building at 111 Towne Street in Stamford, Conn at 11 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017. One man was injured during a shootout at the end of a Super Bowl party at a luxury apartment building at 111 Towne Street in Stamford, Conn at 11 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017.
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SEOUL, March 29 The South Korean won eased on Wednesday as the dollar regained strength on upbeat U.S. economic data, but the local currency's further loss was prevented by exporters' month-end dollar selling.
The won was quoted at 1,114.2 to the dollar at the conclusion of onshore trade, down 0.1 percent compared with Tuesday's close of 1,113.
South Korean shares edged up supported by stronger U.S. stocks though the gains were capped as foreign investors and institutions offloaded local equities.
The Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) closed up 0.2 percent at 2,167.
Offshore investors sold a net 53 billion won ($47.6 million) worth of KOSPI shares while the institutions offloaded 32.5 billion won worth. (Reporting by Dahee Kim; Editing by Gopakumar Warrier)
GERMANTOWN, Md. (AP)  At least 20 cars crashed outside the nation's capital this morning when a tractor-trailer spilled its load of gravel and stones across Interstate 270. At least two dozen people were injured.
Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Service spokesman Pete Piringer tweeted that drivers couldn't avoid running into the debris as they commuted toward Washington, D.C., at about 5:20 a.m.
All lanes were closed as many units responded, taking people to hospitals, some with severe injuries. Police rerouted cars but the morning commute bogged down, with the Metropolitan Area Transportation Operations Coordination reporting delays five-miles long.
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BRANSON, Mo. (AP) - A southwest Missouri man accused of the dragging death of a cat has also been accused of having a makeshift weapon in his jail cell.
The Springfield News-Leader reports that a corrections officer in Taney County Jail found a sharpened spork in 18-year-old Kyle Williams’ cell last month.
State law doesn’t allow for the concealment of weapons in jail. Williams has been charged with a felony for possessing the homemade knife.
Authorities say the Branson man killed a kitten by tying it to the back of a vehicle and dragging the cat around until it died. The incident was filmed and posted to Williams’ Facebook account.
Williams has been in jail since June. He’s pleaded not guilty to charges in the cat death.
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An engineering graduate killed a woman and her cousin at their residence in Bulandshahr district after the woman spurned his marriage proposal, a senior police official said today.Ankit, a resident of Dhakoli village, also burnt the bodies of Sheelu, 23, and her cousin Shivani at their home in neighbouring Bahpur village on Thursday, SSP Muniraj G said.According to the SSP, Ankit visited Sheelu's residence on Thursday and proposed her for marriage, but she rejected the proposal. Ankit then strangulated her to death. Since Shivani witnessed the incident, he also killed her with a motorcycle clutch wire.Ankit then took out petrol from his motorbike and set the bodies on fire, Muniraj G said.The police worked out the case in less than 24 hours, the SSP said.He said the police put the mobile phones of Ankit and a few other suspects on surveillance. The investigation revealed that Ankit was at Sheelu's residence on the day the killings happened. Ankit later admitted to have killed the sisters, the official added.
Members of the pop group Fifth Harmony announced Monday that the group will be going on an indefinite hiatus “in order to pursue solo endeavors.”
Ally Brooke, Normani Kordei, Dinah Jane and Lauren Jauregui made the announcement via the group’s Instagram.
The group formed during the second season of “The X Factor” and have been together for six years. Camila Cabello, the original fifth member, left the group in December 2016.
Fifth Harmony’s indefinite hiatus will not be immediate. The group said they will honor the shows they have remaining through the end of 2018.
Fifth Harmony released three studio albums total, including “Reflection” in 2015, “7/27” in 2016 and “Fifth Harmony” in 2017.
A Clark County Coroner and Medical Examiner vehicle parked at their headquarters at 1704 Pinto Lane in Las Vegas on Tuesday, May 23, 2017. (Richard Brian/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @vegasphotograph
A pedestrian struck in a crash on March 31 died Sunday, Las Vegas police said in a news release.
He was 56-year-old Robert Butler of Las Vegas, the Clark County coroner’s office said Tuesday.
Just after 9 on that night in March, a motorcycle struck a pedestrian at East Desert Inn Road and Boulder Highway, the Metropolitan Police Department said. The motorcyclist was traveling through a green light when he hit the pedestrian.
Butler was in a marked crosswalk but had been walking against a red signal, Metro said.
Both were taken to Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center with critical injuries. Butler died later of complications of blunt force injuries, according to the coroner.
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NCW — The Affordable Care Act has been in the news a lot recently. These are some of the top stories from the past week:
CNN hosted a debate between Bernie Sanders and Ted Cruz on repealing the ACA. CNN put out its own “Everything you need to know about the debate in 90 seconds” video. And here's CNN's fact check from the entire debate.
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New York Yankees' Luis Severino throws during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Houston Astros on Wednesday, May 30, 2018, in New York. Frank Franklin II AP Photo
US Treasury calls for stronger regulation of clearing houses
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General threats have been issued against Michigan State University athletic events, said the MSU Police Department and East Lansing Police Department in a joint statement.
The two departments acquired letters that made unspecific threats, which do not reference an event or type of possible attack.
The origin and validity of the statements are still undetermined, and the two police forces are working in conjunction with additional agencies to investigate. The case remains open and active at this time.
An email from the Michigan State Office of the President said that "in the case of an emergency, MSU Police will use the MSU Alert system to notify students, staff and faculty of any threat and the appropriate action to take." Personal information can be updated at alert.msu.edu.
The police departments urge community members to "remain vigilant of their surroundings." Any suspicious activity should be reported to law enforcement immediately.
WKAR will update this story as more information becomes available.
(AP) – President Donald Trump has his first White House meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu today.
Ahead of the meeting, a senior White House official told reporters yesterday that Trump is eager to begin facilitating a peace deal between the Israelis and the Palestinians and is hoping to bring them together soon.
But the official also said that peace, not a two-state solution, is the goal.
A 27-year-old man inspired by Islamic State (ISIS) militants set off a pipe bomb in a subway station near New York City’s Times Square during the busy Monday morning commute in what police are calling an attempted terror attack. Akayed Ullah and three other people sustained non-life threatening injuries when the device exploded. Officers quickly took Ullah into custody. “Thank God the perpetrator did not achieve his ultimate goals,” Mayor Bill de Blasio said. Investigators describe Ullah as a Brooklyn resident of Bangladeshi descent. Although inspired by ISIS, he does not appear to have had any direct contact with the group. Ullah had the pipe bomb strapped to his chest with Velcro and plastic ties. Police described it as low-tech and are investigating how it was made. Ullah suffered burns on his hands and abdomen, while the other people injured complained of headaches and ringing ears. The bomb exploded in a walkway under 42nd Street between 7th and 8th avenues, causing smoke to fill the passageway.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) on Monday congratulated the Wheelersburg High School Science Bowl team on winning the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Regional Science Bowl competition. In April, students will compete in the National Science Bowl finals in Washington, D.C.
“We’re proud to have Wheelersburg representing our state at this year’s National Science Bowl,” Brown said. “Reaching the national finals is an impressive accomplishment, and these students and their families should be proud.”
First organized in 1991, the National Science Bowl is an academic competition in which students are quizzed on a range of science and math topics. The goal of the competition is to encourage students to pursue careers in the fields of math and science. More than 14,000 students compete in the National Science Bowl each year.
Baku. 25 May. REPORT.AZ/ British police blocked all roads in Trafford borough of Manchester upon information on explosive placed in the school.
Report informs referring to Haber7, this was announced by the local police.
The military also moved towards the school. Police confirmed the incident.
Notably, 22 spectators died, 59 injured in heavy explosion happened at Manchester Arena during concert of American singer Ariana Grande on May 22. The terrorist group “Islamic State” claimed responsibility for the attack.
A 32-year-old North Little Rock man told authorities he was assaulted and robbed of a gold Jesus pendant by a man who asked to look at it late Sunday at a Little Rock business.
The victim reported he was at a cemetery on South Woodrow Street when he went to a nearby business to buy cigarettes. Police listed the location as being in the 1800 block of South Woodrow, though a report didn't name the business.
The victim said two men approached him and first asked for a lighter. Then one of them asked to see the pendant that the 32-year-old was wearing around his neck before the man assaulted him and took the item from its chain, the report said.
Police spoke with the victim at CHI St. Vincent, where officials told authorities he suffered a possible fracture to his right hand and a dislocated finger.
The pendant had a listed value of $225.
No arrests had been made at the time of the report, and detailed suspect information wasn't listed.
Michel (undisclosed) may drop in the upcoming draft due to medical concerns, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. "There's a lot of teams telling me there's a medical concern here, so he could slip a little bit. His medical grade is a little iffy," said former NFL executive Michael Lombardi.
Though Michel was durable in college having played in 47 games and missing just two contests over the past three seasons, he's still reportedly drawing some concern with the draft approaching. Michel did suffer a knee injury in the SEC Championship in December but showed no ill-effects in the Rose Bowl when he ran for 181 yards and three touchdowns on 11 carries. Whether this is just draft week noise or something that could send Michel sliding down draft boards remains to be seen, but it is something to monitor in the coming days. Michel has been projected to go as high as late in the first round but will likely slide to Day 2 if the medical concerns stick.
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He may have be a hero, but Thor is a pretty crappy housemate.
Marvel has released a fun video revealing what the warrior, played by Chris Hemsworth, gets up to when he's not busy saving the world.
In the clip, Thor argues with his housemate Darryl who suggests the hammer-wielding god should get a day job to help pay the rent.
"Do you know what my job is?" Thor asks.
Where are they now?
"I save the planet," he says, before cutting Darryl down to size.
"The brain is a muscle ... and this is all muscle," he says, pointing to his shirtless torso, "so I am covered in brains and I have more brains than you."
This is the second time we've received a humorous glimpse into Thor's real life after Marvel released a similar video back in October last year.
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Emma Ritto, 16, competed at the Classical Singer 2018 Annual Competition held at the Thornton School of Music at the University of Southern California in February 2018. Emma competed as part of the High School Division (ages 14 - 19) and was named a winner in Round One and will continue on to Round Two, which will be held in Boston at the Classical Singer 2018 Convention this May to be held over the Memorial Day weekend.
Simone Biles Mastered All Our Moves in 2-3 Days! ... Says Texans Cheerleader
Simone Biles Mastered Texans Cheerleader Playbook in Less Than 3 Days
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In case you weren't already impressed by Simone Biles' cheerleading debut for the Houston Texans, get this -- it took the gymnast just DAYS to master the squad's whole routine!!
"She learned everything for that game in literally 2 to 3 days," Texans cheerleader Mallory Moore told TMZ Sports.
Simone was such a badass on game day, Mallory says the Olympic legend now has her own locker ... and can come through anytime she feels like bustin' out her boots and pom-poms.
"Once you're a part of the team, you're a part of the sisterhood."
(RTE News,Dec 11,2017): Ireland will have representatives in three of tomorrow’s Irish Badminton Open finals.
Nhat Nguyen will face Germany’s Alexander Roovers in the senior men’s singles decider at the Sport Ireland National Indoor Arena.
Seventeen-year-old Nguyen, who beat Poland’s Adrian Dziolko 2-0 in the semi-final (23-22 21-7), is on the hunt for back-to-back titles after winning the Welsh international last week.
That final is due on court at the National Indoor Arena in Dublin at 1pm.
in the mixed doubles decider, Sam and Chloe Magee will come up against Gregory Mairs and Jenny Moore of England (2pm).
The brother and sister pair were straight sets winners over Scotland’s Adam Hall and Ciara Torrance this evening, winning 21-12 21-12.
Sam will also be in action in the men’s doubles with brother Joshua.
April 24 (Reuters) - ONXEO SA:
* DRIIV: FIRST INTERIM RESULTS EXPECTED IN H2 OF 2018
* ANNOUNCES START OF DRIIV, PHASE 1 CLINICAL STUDY OF ASIDNA IN ADVANCED SOLID TUMORS Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
Whether you're looking to top up your Official PlayStation Magazine subscription, want a gift for a Sony-loving pal, or even just fancy 13 PlayStation-related magazines for an incredible price, you won't want to miss this offer. Currently OPM is at its best-ever price on My Favourite Magazines,meaning you can get a year of news, previews, and reviews from the very best writers every month for even less.
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Jason Pierre Paul Shows Graphic Firework Injury Pics ...Learn From My Mistakes
Jason Pierre-Paul Shows Graphic Fireworks Injury Pics
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Jason Pierre-Paul doesn't want anyone to go through the same devastating injury that he did on the 4th of July several years ago -- and he's hoping some very graphic pictures of his firework injury will prevent future accidents.
The NFL star blew off most of his hand during an accident back in 2015 -- and required several major surgeries.
Now JPP is revealing photos of his gruesome injury along with words of wisdom. "I'm glad to still be alive to show you the outcome of what happened to me ... be safe out there otherwise, this could be you."
Jason was miraculously able to return to the NFL and save his football career. He knows not everyone can be as lucky.
Be safe out there tonight!
The House Intelligence Committee has released its controversial memo outlining alleged abuses of secret surveillance by the FBI and Justice...
Royal Australian Navy officers have seized 414 kilograms of heroin in the Western Indian Ocean.
Royal Australian Navy officers have seized 414 kilograms of heroin in the Western Indian Ocean.
Australian naval officers deployed to the Middle East have seized 414 kilograms of heroin and dumped the drugs at sea.
Crew members aboard a Seahawk chopper found the drugs after intercepting a smuggling vessel in the Western Indian Ocean.
The HMAS Warramunga has seized and disposed 11.5 tonnes of hashish and 1.5 tonnes of heroin from seven vessels since deploying to the Middle East in November.
"As a result of this latest seizure, Warramunga has now taken more than $1 billion of narcotics out of circulation," Commander Dugald Clelland said on Saturday.
"Meaning the funds raised from this sale are no longer available for use by terrorist organisations around the world."
New Toronto restaurants: Hawker Bar closing
Giulietta replaces Bestellen, Paramount Butcher Shop opens uptown, See-Scape moves, beer and ice cream in Bloordale, and more
Caitlin Owens: “Moderate Republican House members have had a much tougher recess than conservatives when it comes to Trumpcare. Members from purple districts have had to weather angry liberals and disappointed conservatives, while conservatives have largely emerged as heroes.”
“With different factions of the GOP pointing fingers at one another, the blame game is only effective if members’ constituents are angry with their representative. Right now, it seems like the Freedom Caucus is actually being celebrated for blocking Trumpcare, which was extremely unpopular nationally.”
Justin Bieber is one of the many celebs who have sent messages of support to Keaton Jones, a boy whose emotional plea to end bullying went viral this weekend.
The 23-year-old singer posted some messages on his Instagram account.
“The fact that he still has the sympathy and compassion for other people when he is going through it himself is a testament to who he is,” Justin said in the below video. “This kid is all time, he is a legend. Go check him out, his name’s Keaton.”
In another post he added, “You got a friend in me Lil bro! Hit me on dm and we can chat!!! Love you buddy!!”
Make sure to read what other celebs have said in their messages to Keaton!
CASPER, Wyo. (AP) — A longtime Wyoming prosecutor says he will step down at the end of his term in December.
The Casper Star-Tribune reports Natrona County District Attorney Michael Blonigen announced his retirement Tuesday, citing plans to practice law privately.
Blonigen says he wants to “get back to a more hands-on law practice,” something that has fewer administrative duties.
Blonigen became district attorney in 2004 and has worked in the prosecutor’s office for more than 30 years. He has prosecuted several high-profile murder cases, leading to convictions in multiple cold cases.
Blonigen says his retirement has been an open secret as he had made the decision years earlier.
Assistant District Attorney Dan Itzen is running for the top prosecutor job. He’s currently the only declared candidate for the office.
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Information from: Casper (Wyo.) Star-Tribune, http://www.trib.com
Malaysian 'snake whisperer' Abu Zarin Hussin has been filmed mesmerising a cobra. Mr Hussin has reportedly died after being bitten by a snake.
Bakery Takes Pan-Maker to Court After $120,000 Worth of Cakes Get Ruined in Dessert Disaster
(TAMPA) — A Florida bakery claims faulty cake pans created a dessert disaster and has taken the pan-maker to court.
Alessi Bakeries of Tampa says a new, undisclosed component in pans the bakery bought caused the pans to warp, ruining $120,000 of their Tres Leches cakes.
The Tampa Bay Times reports Alessi paid $5,000 for about 35,000 pans from US Foods Inc. Once the cakes were baked, the pans wouldn't support the weight of the cakes and became deformed.
Tres Leches is a sponge cake soaked with a mixture of three milks: evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and heavy cream.
Alessi is seeking damages for the ruined cakes, as well as the cost of the pans.
Reached Tuesday, US Foods said it doesn't comment on pending litigation.
German airline Lufthansa and pilots’ union Vereinigung Cockpit on Wednesday agreed to a settlement proposed in mediation, ending a long-running and bitter dispute over salaries.
Lufthansa said that 5,400 pilots who fly for Lufthansa, Cargo and German wings would receive salary increases of 8.7 per cent in four phases.
It said that the pilots would also get a one-off payment of between 5,280 and 6,335 dollars per person.
The mediation, led by Gunter Pleuger, started in December.
Vereinigung Cockpit had sought a 22-per-cent wage increase over a period of five years for its members. The labour dispute has been ongoing since 2012.
“There have been 14 strikes since then, resulting in 500 million euros in costs for the airline.
“The agreement does not include all aspects of the dispute including pensions and further strikes have not been ruled out,’’ Lufthansa said.
Topeka — An ordinance banning the sale of tobacco products to anyone younger than 21 has been stalled from taking effect in Topeka.
The Topeka Capital-Journal reports that Shawnee County District Court Judge Franklin Theis is weighing legal arguments after a hearing Thursday.
The law increasing the minimum age to buy tobacco products was slated to take effect last month. But two businesses, The Vape Bar and Puffs ‘n’ Stuff, sued, asking for a temporary injunction.
Attorney R.E. “Tuck” Duncan says state lawmakers should be the ultimate authority on such laws.
At least 17 cities or counties in Kansas have so-called “Tobacco 21” ordinances. Several state legislatures also have passed laws.
Theis ordered attorneys on both sides to file additional briefs by next week, but didn’t indicate when he would rule.
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Dozens of inmates killed in prison riot in northern Brazil
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazilian authorities say that dozens of inmates have died during a prison riot in the northern state of Amazonas.
The office of the state's public security office says the rebellion at Anisio Jobim penitentiary complex began Sunday afternoon and was quelled Monday morning. An office spokesman says dozens have died, but did not specify.
News portal G1 cites the governor's office as saying that at least 50 have died and an unknown number managed to escape in the chaos. Calls to the governor's office were referred to the security office.
Similar incidents happened in Brazilian prisons in October.
Two of the biggest crime gangs of Brazil began fighting last year over control of several prisons.
Rob Katz, the CEO of Vail Resorts, and his wife, Elana Amsterdam, donated $1.6 million to nonprofits benefitting communities where the company operates, including their newest location in Vermont. The contributions focused on programs supporting children and families as well as improving local recreation opportunities.
The Summit Foundation received a $250,000 grant from the donation. The funds will go toward Catch Afterschool and Mountain Futures Center. Catch Afterschool serves 250 children across the county and the grant will help continue to give the students care for another two years. Mountain Futures Center offers financial support to Summit County students for post-secondary education and college.
London, July 4 (IANS) World No.11 Madison Keys of the United States defeated World No. 91 Luksika Kumkhum of Thailand 6-4, 6-3 on Wednesday in the second round of Wimbledon.
The 23-year-old took one hour and 16 minutes to secure her spot in the Grand Slam tournament’s third round for the fifth time in her career, reports Efe.
Keys is set to play Russia’s Evgeniya Rodina, world No. 120, who came from behind to pull off an upset win over world No. 51 Sorana Cirstea of Romania 1-6, 6-3, 6-3.
Elsewhere at Wimbledon, world No. 55 Donna Vekic of Croatia qualified for the third round after beating Sweden’s Rebecca Peterson 7-5, 6-4.
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April 24 (Reuters) - X Trade Brokers Dom Maklerski SA (X Trade Brokers DM) :
* Q1 PRELIM. NET PROFIT OF 59.5 MILLION ZLOTYS VERSUS 10.6 MILLION ZLOTYS A YEAR AGO
* Q1 PRELIM. EBIT OF 72.7 MILLION ZLOTYS VERSUS 22.2 MILLION ZLOTYS A YEAR AGO
* Q1 PRELIM. OPERATING REVENUE OF 113.7 MILLION ZLOTYS VERSUS 58.7 MILLION ZLOTYS A YEAR AGO
* INCREASE IN Q1 RESULTS HELPED AMONG OTHERS BY IMPLEMENTATION OF CO STRATEGY AND NEW PRODUCTS
* PLANS TO ENLARGE ITS CLIENT BASE, PRODUCT OFFER AND DOES NOT RULE OUT ACQUISITIONS HOWEVER FOCUSES ON ORGANIC GROWTH Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
The Xavier basketball team is back in the top ten for a third straight season.
The Musketeers jumped to 10th in Monday’s new AP Top 25, jumping three spots after beating Kent State and Colorado. It’s the third straight season Xavier has spent at least one week in the AP top ten.
UC dropped to 25th after losing a second straight game – a 66-60 loss to now 22nd ranked Florida.
Here are the rankings of all teams of local interest:
8. UK
10. Xavier
25. UC
Receiving votes: Louisville
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"I think we were still kind of stuck in the Dallas game a little bit," Folin said. "We kind of had that game in the back of our head. [We thought] everything was going to be easy. I think we had a fairly good start, and then they just took over. … It gave us homework to do.
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Harley-Davidson beat estimates for Q1 earnings.
The motorcycle maker still saw deep declines in US sales.
Harley-Davidson posted a beat for first-quarter earnings on Tuesday. The iconic American motorcycle maker made $1.03 per share on a non-adjusted basis, surpassing analysts' expectations of $1.01.
Total revenue for the quarter was $1.36 billion.
Harley saw a 12% decline in US sales for the quarter, a sign that the structural weakness in the company's home market is continuing.
The motorcycle maker, based in Milwaukee, sells its bikes for a lot of money on average, but ridership has been on the decline for years. Recently, Harley announced that it would unveil an all-electric hog by 2019, and it logged an investment in electric dirt-bike manufacturer Alta Motors in March.
Harley shares had dipped over 16% year-to-date, but in pre-market action on Tuesday, they were trending sharply higher, up nearly 6% to $43.
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President and CEO of ABC, David Helveston, left, and Andrew B. Lopez, right, vice president of Cajun Industries present a Merit Award to Rayford Conerly, second from left, and Cody Meyers of Repcon Inc. at the ABC Excellence in Construction Awards.
Treasury Proposes Deregulation To Boost Markets, Investment
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 5:32 PM EDT) -- The Trump administration published its plans on Friday for an overhaul of capital markets law and regulation, calling for regulators and Congress to reduce corporate disclosure requirements and make it easier for companies and investors to connect.
The report lays out the agenda for the next three years for President Donald Trump’s finance regulators at the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. It calls for those and other federal agencies to work together to lower the regulatory burdens on companies, spur investment...
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WASHINGTON — Just 24 percent of Americans now believe the country is heading in the right direction after a tumultuous stretch for President Donald Trump. Recent months have included the threat of war with North Korea, stormy complaints about hurricane relief and Trump’s equivocating about white supremacists.
It’s a 10-point drop since June, according to a poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.
The dip in optimism about the nation’s trajectory is particularly pronounced among Republicans. In June, 60 percent of Republicans said the country was headed in the right direction; now just 44 percent have that view.
The broader picture for the president is grim, too. Nearly 70 percent of Americans say Trump isn’t level-headed, and majorities say he’s not honest or a strong leader.
Dec 12 (Reuters) - Pia Corp
* Says it repurchased 292,200 shares of its common stock as of Dec. 12, for 1.5 billion yen in total
* Says share repurchase plan announced on May 10
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St. Paul Restaurant Ward 6 To Close This Weekend The restaurant's owner Bob Parker said they have been struggling financially for the past couple of years.
Best Kids Menus In MinnesotaMore family friendly restaurants are featuring children's menus. Most menus for youngsters, however, are overloaded with simple carbohydrates, salt, saturated fats and sugar. Parents often pick carefully through a menu to choose something nutritious and kid pleasing. To make dining out easier on adults with children, we've come up with a few menu picks that hopefully hit the spot.
WASHINGTON — The Trump White House defended its record on transparency Monday despite two glaring cases in which its practices fell short of those of the Obama administration. In his first briefing since the administration said it would no longer release logs of visitors to the White House, Press Secretary Sean Spicer said the White House…
D r. Bufo Nwike, a Dublin, Ireland based medical practitioner, is a younger brother to the former deputy governor of Anambra State, Chief Chuddy Nwike who himself was at one time the National Vice Chairman of the defunct Action Congress of Nigeria, ACN. Chuddy Nwike was kidnapped and killed even after ransom had been paid at a time his younger brother, Bufo Nwike was oiling his own political machine to contest the governorship election in Anambra State in 2014.
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March 19 (Reuters) - Dishman Carbogen Amcis Ltd:
* DECIDED TO TRANSFER CO’S STAKE IN DISHMAN NETHERLANDS BV TO CARBOGEN AMCIS VIA SHARE SWAP FOR EUR 91 MILLION
* ‍DECIDED TO RESTRUCTURE DISHMAN JAPAN'S SHARE CAPITAL BY ISSUING NEW SHARES TO CARBOGEN AMCIS Source text: bit.ly/2tZjhKi Further company coverage:
Draymond heads to locker room after taking shot to groin
Draymond Green winces in pain after colliding with Danny Green. His injury is diagnosed as a "midsection contusion."
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A couple who failed to return from a walking trip into the Cairngorms overnight have been found alive.
Emergency services were alerted on Sunday after the woman and man, aged 60 and 57, failed to return from a walk with their dog.
Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team searched the mountain overnight in what they described as 'Arctic conditions'.
It's believed the couple are from England and had been staying in the Glenmore area for New Year.
They were found at about midday and are being escorted off the hills along with their dog, a black collie.
Rescue teams had to battle freezing temperatures and deep snow.
Swansea City will look to exploit West Ham United's poor form in recent weeks when they visit the London Stadium on Saturday, manager Paul Clement said.
West Ham's 3-0 loss at Arsenal on Wednesday marked their fifth consecutive defeat as they dropped to 15th in the table, five points above the relegation zone.
Swansea have also been far off their best as Wednesday's 3-1 loss to Tottenham Hotspur extended their winless streak to four games and saw them drop into the relegation zone, two points adrift safety.
"We're in the bottom three and there are seven games to go, and West Ham are a team who have had their own troubles recently, so we have to go there believing we can get a result," Clement told British media.
"We need to get a result, especially in the next two games because the games are running out now."
Swansea have one win in their last five away games at West Ham and lost the reverse fixture 4-1 in December.
(Reporting by Aditi Prakash in Bengaluru; editing by Mark Heinrich)
In case you missed it, here are some of Benzinga's top stories from Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017.
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Proof That Advertisers Are ‘Doing It For The ‘Gram’
Jayson Derrick, in his piece, “Report: Brands Are Recognizing Instagram’s Marketing Power,” explains how the social media giant’s business profiles have fared since their introduction in 2016.
It’s official - in 2017 digital ad spend outmatched that of traditional television. Shanthi Rexaline breaks down the numbers and takes a look at which companies are benefiting most.
It’s truly the dog days of summer for these “Million Dollar Listing” stars.
A spy tells Page Six that Fredrik Eklund, 41, and Luis Ortiz, 31, were jetting out of Newark Airport on Tuesday and caused quite a bit of excitement in the United Airlines terminal.
“They were super chummy walking through Terminal C and being nice and taking pictures with fans,” the source said, adding that they stopped to pet an adorable dachshund puppy named Jellybean.
Seemingly famished from all the fanfare, Eklund and Ortiz then made their way into an airport restaurant and sat in a booth together, the spy said.
It’s unclear where the Bravo stars were traveling ahead of the Fourth of July.
This huge pink horse was accidentally left underneath the alleyway by the book shelves behind Berkhamsted Town Hall last Monday (February 6).
Jacqui Grover, who runs Jacq-In-The-Box music class for babies and toddlers, is keen to be reunited with it.
Email her on jacquitomlin@aol.com
There are now less than three weeks to go until the January transfer window opens and recruitment departments are working hard behind the scenes to finalise their plans.
Speculation is increasing as the New Year grows on the horizon with a number of clubs look to add to their squads to make a run at a cup competition or simply ensure survival.
There are plenty of deals in the offing, so join Sportsmail for live updates and all the transfer news from across the Premier League and Europe.
Netflix series 'Messiah' to film around New Mexico
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A Netflix television series about the world's reaction to a man whose followers claim he is sent by God will film in New Mexico.
The 10-episode series, "Messiah," stars Michelle Monaghan and Medhi Dehbi.
The state Film Office announced Tuesday that New Mexico will serve as a double for an overseas location. More than 2,300 people in New Mexico are expected to be employed as crew members, actors and background talent.
Production begins in early June and runs through mid-August.
Albuquerque, Mountainair, Estancia, Belen, Santa Fe and Clines Corners will serve as filming locations.
BUDHAL: Three people died and 20 others were injured after the mini-bus they were travelling in met with an accident in Budhal near Jammu's Rajouri on Saturday.
A chopper was also brought to airlift the critically injured passengers, who were then taken to the state-run hospital in Jammu.
The other wounded have been admitted to the district hospital at Rajouri.
CLEVELAND — Students in a high school auto repair program have returned a rebuilt Cleveland police cruiser destroyed during the celebration of the Cleveland Cavaliers' NBA championship in June 2016.
WJW-TV reports city officials listed the cruiser as a total loss after over-exuberant fans jumped on the roof of the cruiser, broke its windows and caused extensive damage. A teacher at Max Hayes High School approached the city about allowing students to rebuild it.
Students recently gave back the cruiser, which will be returned to service. Cleveland's commissioner for vehicle maintenance says the students' work saved the city around $10,000 and called the rebuild "fantastic." The city had planned to scrap the cruiser for parts.
Max Hayes senior Percy Bouldin says the project provided motivation for him to go to school.
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April 28Xingye Leather Technology Co Ltd
* Sees H1 FY 2017 net profit to increase by 100 percent to 200 percent, or to be 19.2 million yuan to 28.8 million yuan
* Says H1 FY 2016 net profit was 9.6 million yuan
* Says increased gross margin and decreased financial expenses as main reasons for the forecast
Source text in Chinese:goo.gl/7KEKTi
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U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday defended TV anchor Bill O'Reilly after a report that the conservative commentator and his employer, 21st Century Fox, paid five women to settle claims he sexually harassed them.
"I think he’s a person I know well — he is a good person,” Trump said of O'Reilly in an interview with The New York Times.
The Times reported over the weekend that Fox and O’Reilly paid $13 million to five women who accused him of sexual harassment. O'Reilly, in a statement posted on his website on Saturday, said he had been unfairly targeted because of his prominence.
"I think he shouldn’t have settled; personally I think he shouldn’t have settled," Trump told the Times on Wednesday. “Because you should have taken it all the way. I don’t think Bill did anything wrong.”
Fox News is a unit of 21st Century Fox.
Several companies have pulled ads from O'Reilly's Fox News show "The O'Reilly Factor."
(Reporting by Lisa Richwine; Editing by James Dalgleish)
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Latest on California wildfires (all times local):
5:30 a.m.
Crews aided by calm overnight winds kept a wall of flames from descending from mountains into coastal towns after a huge Southern California wildfire exploded in size over the weekend.
Thousands remain under evacuation orders Monday as the fire churns west through foothill areas of Carpinteria and Montecito, Santa Barbara County seaside towns about 75 miles (120 kilometers) northwest of Los Angeles. Much of the fire’s new growth occurred on the eastern and northern fronts into unoccupied areas of Los Padres National Forest.
The fire, which had already destroyed more than 750 buildings, burned six more in Carpinteria on Sunday. It’s just 10 percent contained after burning nearly 360 square miles (930 square kilometers).
Officials say the blaze, which broke out a week ago in neighboring Ventura County, is now the 5th largest in California history.
LGBT advocate and actress Debra Messing will be honored at the 28th annual GLAAD Media Awards, the organization announced on Monday.
Messing is the recipient of this year’s Excellence in Media award. Messing has been a vocal supporter of the LGBT community since her role as Grace in the groundbreaking sitcom “Will & Grace.” Past recipients include Robert De Niro, Kelly Ripa and Tyra Banks.
The ceremony recognizes reality TV shows, sitcoms, movies and other areas of media for their representations of the LGBT community. “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend,” “How to Get Away with Murder,” “I Am Cait” and “I am Jazz” are among this year’s nominees.
The GLAAD Media Awards will be held at the New York Hilton Midtown on May 6.
It was February 1, 2017, when chaos erupted in the E! newsroom. It was slow at first, like an earthquake rumbling through a quiet town: A squeal here, then another, and then more and more. The squeals became screams as the email loaded on computers across the office: Beyoncéwas pregnant. With twins. This was not a drill.
To describe it as chaos is perhaps even an offensive term. What rang through the newsroom that day was joy in its purest form—was each staffer just told that they were about to have twins? Of course not. But it's hard to imagine the excitement as any less, or at the very least, at any less a decimal.
The equal but opposite reaction played out this past September, when news broke that Angelina Joliewas filing for divorce from Brad Pitt. Replace the squeals with gasps, and the joy with devastation, and probably mix in a little questioning-what-it-all-means, for good measure.
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said Tuesday that China will make utmost efforts to facilitate denuclearization and peace and stability in the Korean Peninsula Li made the remarks at a press conference after the conclusion of the annual session of China's top legislature.Li said China welcomes recent de-escalation of tensions on the Korean Peninsula and supports all efforts that are conducive to solving the Peninsula nuclear issue through talks and negotiations.He said China hopes that all parties will show sincerety and take concrete actions to get the nuclear issue back to the track of negotiation, so that new progress will be made towards the denuclearization, peace and stablility in the Korean Peninsula."The Peninsula is China's close neighborhood, and directly concerns China's own interests, so you can well imagine how much attention we have paid to the situation there," Li said.
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Police say that the Carnival Fifty Six festival in Dundee’s Camperdown Park at the weekend passed without significant incident.
Superintendent Graeme Murdoch of Tayside Division said: “There were only four arrests over the two days; two for assaults and two for breaches of the peace.
“There were also 23 incidents of people being found in the possession of suspected controlled drugs, and these matters will be dealt with by way of reports to the Fiscal or Recorded Police Warnings as appropriate.”
“The weather was very kind and it is great to have contributed to a new event where people clearly enjoyed themselves without having to worry about anti-social behaviour or violence. Thanks to all for making this a safe and enjoyable event.”
A statement added that festival-goers “fully entered into the carnival spirit, making it a safe and enjoyable event for all”.
The latest video from Dundalk comedian Sinead Culbert will strike a chord with any parents who are doing their best to entertain children during the summer holidays.
In the hilarious video Sinead and her comedy partner Sue Collins, better known as the Dirt Birds, share their foolproof ideas for frazzled parents.
The short clip has already received over 29,000 views.
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If you haven’t filed your taxes yet, there’s still time since the IRS extended the deadline to Tuesday this year.
Here & Now‘s Jeremy Hobson gets advice on last-minute ways to save you time and money on your taxes with CBS News’ Jill Schlesinger (@jillonmoney), host of “Jill on Money” and the podcast “Better Off.”
OKLAHOMA CITY — Police have publicly identified a man who was killed by an Oklahoma City police officer during a scuffle as 28-year-old Kyle Anthony Mihecoby.
Police Capt. Bo Mathews said Monday that Officer Bethany Sears fatally shot Mihecoby on Sunday as they fought over her gun. Police earlier said the officer shot Mihecoby after he knocked away the officer’s pepper spray and took her stun gun during a struggle.
Mihecoby was pronounced dead at the scene.
Mathews says Sears was treated at a hospital for non-life threatening injuries and is on paid leave pending an investigation into the shooting.
Police arrested a second suspect that was wanted for theft and business property destruction.
The accused along with another female allegedly stole an undetermined amount of cash from a Wellington Street East business and caused more than $36,000 in damage to commercial washing machines on March 28.
Raven Pine, 22, of Garden River, was arrested on Thursday and charged with break and enter and theft, and mischief under $5,000.
Her court date is Sept. 18.
April 25 (Reuters) - Guangzhou Automobile Group Co Ltd :
* SAYS IT, JAPAN’S AISIN AW CO LTD AGREE TO INVEST $350 MILLION IN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PROJECT
* SAYS IT, AISIN AW WILL SET UP JV WITH REGISTERED CAPITAL AT $117 MILLION Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2JmQwtK Further company coverage: (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
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In celebration of the 2017 USA Surfing Championships Juniors divisions (June 19-22 at San Onofre State Beach, Lower Trestles) the Outlets at San Clemente is hosting a team fundraising and signing event from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 21, at the Outlets at San Clemente in the Oak Tree Court.
Pick up a special flyer in Oak Tree Court and dine out at Ruby’s Diner, Slapfish, Panera Bread and Blaze Pizza. A portion of dinner sales will be donated in support of the team. Members of the team and former team member, now No. 4 ranked World Surf League pro surfer, Courtney Conlogue will also be on-hand for an autograph signing from 6-7 p.m.
Drop in and celebrate the First Night of Summer with members of the USA Surfing Team for food, fun, music and prizes.
The Supreme Court is rejecting Arizona's plea to stop issuing driver's licenses to young immigrants known as "Dreamers" who are protected from deportation.
The justices did not comment Monday in leaving in place an appeals' court decision in favor of the immigrants who sought licenses.
About 20,000 young immigrants in Arizona are protected from deportation under a 2012 program started by the Obama administration. The Trump administration is trying to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, but has been blocked by federal courts.
The high court recently turned down an administration request to take on the DACA controversy.
Arizona sought to prevent DACA-protected immigrants from getting licenses. Then-Gov. Jan Brewer cited a desire to reduce the risk of licenses being used to improperly access public benefits.
Zimbabwe will hold national elections on July 30, the first for the southern African nation since then-president Robert Mugabe was ousted from power by the military last November.
President Emmerson Mnangagwa set July 30 as "the day of the election of the president, the election of members of the National Assembly and election of councillors."
The 75-year Mnangagwa, who was Mugabe's vice president, will lead the long-ruling ZANU-PF party against the main opposition Movement for Democratic Change, led by 40-year-old Nelson Chamisa.
President Mnangagwa has pledged the elections will be free and fair, and has invited international observers to monitor the voting.
This will be Zimbabwe's first election since gaining independence in 1980 without the 94-year-old Mugabe's name on the ballot.
FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Deutsche Bank’s 2017 bonus pool includes an investment to secure the bank’s business and its position, its chief executive said on Friday, adding that 2018 bonuses would be linked to the bank’s performance.
“Does that mean we will not be paying our staff as much next year? I don’t expect so. I see 2018 as being a successful year for the bank,” John Cryan said.
Cryan cited further steps in cost-cutting and an expected resumption in market volatility as reasons for optimism.
In 2018, “we aim for a profit, not only before, but of course also after income taxes,” Cryan said.
The Broadway Presbyterian Church is helping those less fortunate prepare for colder weather with an upcoming clothing giveaway. The event is scheduled for Saturday August 19, 2017, from 10 a.m. to noon.
Volunteers say they have many clothes in women’s, men’s, children and infant sizes. They also have miscellaneous sewing items and fabric, as well as household items, curtains, sheets, books and shoes.
Broadway Presbyterian Church is located at 710 23rd St. in Rock Island.
The Southern Coast Heart Ball was held on Hilton Head Island on Saturday.
The black-tie gala was hosted by the American Heart Association is in its 21st year.
More than 400 people came out to enjoy the festivities and help raise money and awareness for heart disease. The heart ball helps fund cardiovascular research, professional and public education, school site programs, and advocacy efforts throughout the year.
"When you are here the night of the event and you see so many beautiful people dressed up to the nines and here to really help up raise awareness and raise funds to save more lives in our community, it really is so empowering and moving," said Jennifer Waites of the American Heart Association. "It shows that there's so much more work that needs to be done in our community and this is just step one."
WTOC's Russ Riesinger was the host of Saturday's event.
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First State Bank’s Danya Herzberg and Stephanie Mulcahy are among the volunteers collecting school supplies for the United Way’s Stuff the Bus campaign.
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Serious sport has nothing to do with fair play. It is bound up with hatred, jealousy, boastfulness, disregard of all rules and sadistic pleasure in witnessing violence. In other words, it is war minus the shooting.
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There are none so blind as those who will not see.
Sampdoria attacking midfielder Dennis Praet is emerging as one of Italy’s most promising midfielders. The Belgian starlet joined the Serie A side in awith one goal and as much assists. Praet had also been linked with moves to Southampton and Leicester City last summer but the talented 22-year-old attacking midfielder decided to join Sampdoria instead. According to various reports in Italy, however, both Premier League clubs still have a chance to sign the former Anderlecht youngster in the summer as ais included in his contract with the blucerchiati.The player is coming to terms with Italian football but
MOUNT BETHEL, Pa. — A musician whose songs helped teach children on ABC’s “Schoolhouse Rock” has died.
His son, Chris, says 94-year-old Bob Dorough died of natural causes Monday at his home in Mount Bethel, Pennsylvania.
According to his biography, the jazz musician “set the multiplication tables to music” as musical director for the educational cartoon series between 1973 and 1985. It was revived from 1993 to 1999.
He also wrote the song “Devil May Care,” which jazz great Miles Davis recorded as an instrumental version.
Dorough was born in Arkansas and raised in Texas. He headed to New York City after graduating from the University of North Texas in 1949. He eventually settled in Pennsylvania.
A funeral is tentatively scheduled for Monday in Mount Bethel.
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A town whose police chief helped entice an employee to hand over her cellphone in connection with another department’s internal investigation is not entitled to summary judgment on the employee’s Fourth Amendment claim, a United States District Court has ruled. Julie Ann Barrett is a police officer for the town of Plainville. An incident occurred in ...
Three Tipton County students will soon be packing their bags and three more are $75 richer after winning the Southwest Tennessee Electric Creative Writing & Scholarship Competition that was presented to the junior class at their high school. Students are selected for the Washington Youth Tour by writing a short story titled "Electric Cooperatives-Going Beyond the Wires" that explains how co-ops provide communities with much more than electric power.
Start the conversation, or Read more at Covington Leader.
With Samsung sending out invites to a major Unpacked event in August it looks almost certain that the Note 9 will be unveiled in just a month’s time.
And a new rumour from Ice Universe is suggesting that this next generation device is getting a major change to one of its most unique features.
The S Pen stylus has been a big part of this phone since it was first released back in 2011.
Since then, this digital pen has seen radical changes including a much more accurate nib and the ability to be more creative with your content.
Now it seems the S Pen is going to get even better with reports stating that the new S Pen is getting Bluetooth functionality.
If true, it could mean the pen gets extra features such as being able to control things such as music or even adding the ability to be used to control long-range self-timers.
Roger Federer is looking to win his 20th Grand Slam
That’s the view of former world No1 Juan Carlos Ferrero.
Roger Federer returned from a six-month injury lay off to take the 2017 tennis season by storm.
The tennis veteran won two Grand Slams and finishes the season second in the world rankings, behind only rival Rafael Nadal.
Nadal also made his own comeback from a spell on the sidelines though injury, winning the French Open and the US Open.
But Ferrero, winner of the 2003 French Open, is shocked by the impact Federer has made on his return.
BEIRUT, March 29 Spillways at the Tabqa Euphrates dam are functioning normally after engineers carried out repairs, a media official with the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces militia, which is trying to capture the dam from Islamic State, said on Wednesday.
Islamic State warned on Sunday that the dam was at risk of collapse because it had been damaged by air strikes, and on Monday the SDF paused its assault, which was staged from the northern bank of the Euphrates where the spillways are located.
The SDF and the U.S.-led coalition have said the dam is not in danger. (Reporting by Angus McDowall; Editing by Catherine Evans)
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Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin hailed the state as an energy leader Monday after signing into a law a bill that will end a state tax credit for electricity generated from wind.
The measure changes the date that zero-emission facilities must be in operation to qualify for the credit to July 1, instead of by 2021. It's one of several revenue proposals under consideration as lawmakers struggle to close an estimated $868 million budget shortfall.
Fallin said the credit was key to growth of the wind energy in Oklahoma. She thanked the industry for its ambition and willingness to work with the state through budget problems.
But fiscal analysts say closing the credit will have no short-term impact on state tax collections.
Hicks went 2-for-3 with a home run, a walk, a run and two RBI during Sunday's win over St. Louis.
Off to an excellent start to the campaign, the 27-year-old outfielder is pushing for more consistent playing time. Hicks sports a .318/.484/.773 slash line with five runs, three home runs and eight RBI over just 31 plate appearances. He'll probably have to settle for semi-regular at-bats for the time being, though, as Jacoby Ellsbury, Brett Gardner and Aaron Judge are also in the outfield mix.
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A North Central Wisconsin veteran won a new air-conditioning unit as a thanks for his service.
His wife found a Facebook contest put on by Trane AC System, asking people to nominate a veteran who they would like to see honored.
John Fust of Ringle served in the U.S. Army for three years beginning in 1985.
He said it was a very emotional experience for him to win the contest, because it shows appreciation for military members.
"Those coming back from overseas now, need a lot of support," Fust said. "They just need someone to talk."
Fust is currently holding the Sergeant at Arms position for the Wausau Man of Honor Society, and is very active in the Veteran community.
It looked like things was coming together for Shad Moss aka Bow Wow. After his break up with ex-fiance Erica Mena, Moss took some well needed time for himself. In that time fans began to wonder who Bow Wow was dating now, from Instagram it looked like he was back together with his daughter’s mother Joie Chavis.
Well if so not anymore! Here’s what Moss took to Instagram:
“I am single on Valentine’s Day because I have yet to find a woman who can handle my crazy lifestyle, my ways, and deal w/ my b*………”
One girl we know will always have his heart is his daughter Shai
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A Lusaka based attention seeking pastor Jimmy Kumwenda has said musician Chef 187 has no relation with God and clearly destined to burn in hell over his music.
Jimmy who appeared controversial last week after calling all those that attended the Boyz II Men concert as adulterous sinners this morning appeared on Qfm breakfast where he condemned the song Isenge which features Chef187 × Abel Chungu.
He said it must be a joke for anyone to think Chef 187 is going anywhere in life for mocking God with his song because he has no right standing with him and can therefore, not preach in anyway.
He warned that Chef 187 will die shortly should he continue mocking God with such songs because he is of the world and has no relation with God whatsoever.
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Are we living in a simulation? A flurry of headlines says no: we need no longer worry about our lives being mere software spawned by a highly advanced supercomputer.
These stories stem from a recent Science Advances paper about simulating quantum physics. One science magazine extrapolated from this to suggest that storing information about just a few hundred electrons needs a computer memory made up of more atoms than exist in the universe – thus, simulating the universe is impossible.
But the paper only claims that a specific, limited type of simulation won’t work due to technical
Elliotte Friedman connects the Leafs with pending UFA center Brian Boyle as well as undrafted Gatineau forward Zack MacEwen, Mike Babcock takes ownership for slow starts, and more in the links. Friedman: Leafs linked to pending UFA Brian Boyle Another UFA to watch is Tampa Bay's Brian Boyle.
Start the conversation, or Read more at Toronto Maple Leafs Hot Stove.
Bobby and the team race to save the survivors on a deadly plane crash while Athena attempts to control the panic and chaos that ensues at the airport.
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COLFAX — The Colfax Village Board has approved proceeding with Requests For Proposals for a new rail spur in Colfax.
The RFPs would not focus on the actual design and installation of a rail spur, but rather, would focus on costs for engineering services and for grant writing, said Scott Gunnufson, village president, at the Colfax Village Board’s December 27 meeting.
The Atlanta rapper dropped a freestyle over Kendrick Lamar‘s “DNA” during a visit to the L.A. Leakers show on Power 106. On it he raps: “Half a million for the restaurant, I have to renovate / Man, I got so many demons please don’t make me demonstrate.”
After the freestyle 2 Chainz gives the TDE rapper a shout out, saying “shout out to Kendrick. He the illest one doing it in the game.”
Watch 2 Chainz freestyle over “DNA” below.
A northeastern Ohio woman from a big military family is taking videos of recollections from the dwindling population of surviving World War II veterans as part of a national project to capture veterans' memories of war. "I think it's very important for people to see, not the historical truth, the big picture, the stuff you see in books, but the small stories, the stories of how war affected the people who lived it," Suzanne Nichols told the Akron Beacon Journal .
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Mourinho has publicly criticised Shaw on a number of occasions since he arrived at Old Trafford as manager in 2016.
The England international has played just 18 Premier League games under the Portuguese boss.
Shaw was dragged off at half time in Manchester United’s 2-0 FA Cup quarter-final win over Brighton on Saturday and Mourinho once again singled him out after the game.
Shaw is said to be considering his future at the club ahead of the summer transfer window.
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The 2017 Relay For Life of Lincoln County event moves to Hendricks this year, held at Vet­erans Memorial Park on June 23. The evening will kick off with the opening of camps at 4 p.m., followed by a pork chop supper at 5 p.m. The event will also feature a silent auction, entertainment and Opening Ceremony.
Featured entertainment will include the Little Rascals team from Canby; Adam Layman and Lindsay Jensen of Milford, Iowa; Shelby Kern and Em­ily Kern of Tyler; Jeff Moen of Hendricks; and Ivanhoe native Kristi Citterman.
For the full story, read this week’s Lake Benton Valley Journal.
KNOXVILLE — Points proved to be hard to come by here Friday, as Fulton dealt Scott its first district loss of the season, 47-26.
Seven different Lady Highlanders scored, but none more than five, as the Falcons pulled away for a 21-point win that was never really in doubt.
Janae Fuqua scored all six of her points in the first quarter to help Fulton to an early 15-5 lead. That was the margin at the half, 23-13, but the third quarter was too much like the first. It was an eight-minute period that saw the Lady Highlanders score just one field goal, while Fulton went on a 13-3 run to double its lead to 36-16 as the fourth quarter began.
The Lady Highlanders shot just 23 percent on the night, and got to the free throw line just five times.
Journey Babb finished with seven rebounds. Lyndsey Summers had two blocked shots.
FULTON (47): Manning 13, Latham 8, Tinsley 8, Bailey 7, Fugua 6, Dalton 5.
SCOTT (26): Chaney 5, Sexton 5, J. Babb 5, Stanley 5, Sellers 2, Myers 2, Summers 2.
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Signal Ridge’s winemaker is Stephanie Rivin, who makes wine for her own label, The Princess & the Peasant, from this vineyard’s pinot noir grapes.
Calgary police are investigating after a woman and a child were found in distress around 7 p.m. Friday in a green space near the 100 block of Berberry Crescent in the northwest.
Police said initial reports suggest they were both suffering from stab wounds. On Friday evening, they were both in hospital in serious but stable condition.
A man was taken into custody at the scene.
Darling will tend the twine Friday against the Red Wings, Michael Smith of the Hurricanes' official site reports.
Darling last started between the pipes Jan. 21 against the Knights, surrendering three goals on eight shots and seven goals between each of his last two starts. He will attempt to get back on track Friday, squaring off against a Red Wings club totaling just 2.53 goals per contest this season (28th in NHL).
RIO DE JANEIRO, May 30 (Reuters) - Brazil’s state-run oil company Petrobras on Wednesday received $900 million of a $1 billion loan from the Export-Import Bank of China, the company said in a statement.
Petrobras said it will receive the remaining $100 million by May next year.
The loan, part of the company’s effort to diversify its sources of finance, was signed two years ago to be used to pay for goods and services already contracted with Chinese firms. (Reporting by José Roberto Gomes Editing by James Dalgleish)
A homicide investigation is underway after a person with head trauma was found dead after a crash at the intersection of Eddy and Van Ness near San Francisco City Hall.At least two cars were involved in the crash.One of the cars is up on the sidewalk and crashed into a tree. There are numerous police there now including homicide detectives. Part of Eddy is shut down.
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A 27-year-old Batavia man who shot and tried to kill another local resident got the prison term he bargained for when Judge Charles Zambito sent him to state prison for 15 years today.
Jeremy R. "Boog" Armstrong entered a guilty plea in August to attempted murder and a drug-dealing charge of criminal possession of a controlled substance. The two charges stemmed from separate crimes.
District Attorney Lawerence Friedman said through the process of arresting Armstrong and obtaining a conviction, it never came out why Armstrong tried to kill another man Dec. 2 while on Jackson Street in the City.
"Motive is not an element of the crime," Friedman said. "It wasn’t something we would have known if we tried the case, nor did we need to know."
If he hadn't accepted the plea deal in August, a conviction at trial could have resulted in a 37-year prison term.
The sentence also includes nine years on the drug-dealing conviction.
The sentence was in line with the terms of the plea deal.
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Sony Interactive Entertainment and TripWire Games have released a gameplay interview video for the recently announced Killing Floor: Incursion.
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Killing Floor: Incursion will launch for the PlayStation VR in 2018.
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Jarod Ingram waited six years for his trial in the June 2012 death of his ex-wife Ciara Ingram. Now that the "brick wall" of murder charges are behind him, he looks forward to reuniting with his children and living the life that God wants for him
× Blustery & Cold Sunday; Widespread Snow Expected For Monday
The 40s were a nice treat this afternoon! Light rain and even a rain/snow mix will continue to pass through this evening. While many of us will be dry by midnight, a light wave of snow will pass through to the north of I-80. This may bring up to an inch, mainly along Highway 20. After the light snow passes, much colder air will filter through, dropping our lows into the teens.
We won’t warm up much at all on Sunday thanks to a blustery northwest wind. We’ll only remain in the teens and 20s during the day. The clouds will eventually clear late in the afternoon.
Monday will start off dry, but widespread snow is on track to pass through around lunchtime and into the evening. With highs in the upper teens, we”ll likely see about 2-6″ of light, fluffy snow.
Meteorologist Taylor Graham
The Confederation Of African Football (CAF), has given the 16 countries that would feature in January’s AFCON in Gabon, $237,500 each to prepare for the tournament.
The money forms part of CAF’s responsibility to ensure that participating teams at the nations cup get the needed funds to partake in the competition.
The amount released is 50 per cent of the total amount all participating teams will get from CAF.
Each participating federation is expected to receive a total amount of $475,000.
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ST. LOUIS — Many community banks are at risk of becoming irrelevant unless they rethink their business models.
That was perhaps the key takeaway at a community banking research conference hosted by the Federal Reserve and the Conference of State Bank Supervisors this week, where bankers, regulators and other industry experts painted a stark picture of what the new normal will be for smaller institutions.
Farmersville Historical Society member Winnetta Morrow shows an original photograph of the Bain-Honaker House to fourth graders during the Farmersville 1900s program. For additional photos see the April 13 edition go to www.etypeservices.com/Farmersville%20TimesID246/default.aspx to view the e-Edition. ... See MoreSee Less Photo
Wrecks continue to plague area roads. For the story including an interactive map of Hwy. 380 wrecks go to www.farmersvilletimes.com. ... See MoreSee Less Photo
Don't forget! There are two egg hunts and eggstravaganzas in Farmersville today. The egg hunt at the VFW post starts at 1 p.m. and the hunt at First Baptist Church starts at 3:30 p.m. next to the Warehouse. Everyone is welcome at both hunts and there is no cost. Those attending the FBC hunt are requested to bring one dozen filled eggs per child. ... See MoreSee Less
Gwendolyn Sims’ column “Out of touch with citizens” published Feb. 10 in The Signal shows she understands why the Democrats lost the November election. Karen Fencil’s letter to the editor “Not at all presidential” published Feb. 8 shows she does not.
Clinton spouted the same old, same old while Trump appealed to the constituency. Love him or hate him, you’ve got him for the next four years and you can only blame yourselves.
The California majority leadership seemingly has not learned from the November loss. What if they continue down the same path with supporting sanctuary cities, open borders, releasing criminals into the public and now trying to seceding from the U.S.?
They may learn the lesson that they should have learned in November.
It’s the legal U.S. citizens who vote, not non-citizens legal or illegal – or felons, for that matter.
My heads-up to Sacramento? Represent your constituents, not your own selfish agenda.
BROOKSVILLE — The final concert of the 2017 Summer Concert Series at the Brooksville United Methodist church will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 15, at 7 p.m., featuring Archipelago, an acoustic quartet.
Performing a variety of original and traditional music featuring strong vocal harmony and original material strongly influenced by the sea and coastal living, the group’s music captures life in Maine.
The group features Frank Gotwals on guitar and vocals, Cindy Coombs on vocals and percussion, Geoff Warner on guitar, fiddle and vocals and Dave Quimby on acoustic bass.
There is no admission fee. Donations for the continuation of outreach programs at the church and for the Tree of Life food Pantry are appreciated.
A reception to meet the performers will be held after the concert.
For more information, call 469-7850.
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MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT)– Lawmakers delay voting on a bill that may impact you child’s daycare. Right now churches are exempt from being licensed and regulated by the state. The bill would get rid of that exemption.
ABC Child Development Center in Homewood is housed in a church and could be exempt, but the owner chooses to get a license. That means they are inspected by DHR every year and must meet strict requirements. Right now, there is no state oversight to make sure exempt religious facilities are following the same guidelines.
While many may be doing that already, one daycare owner says she’d rather be safe than sorry especially dealing with children.
Some church daycares have spoken out against this legislation.
To check if a daycare is licensed, visit: http://dhr.alabama.gov/daycare/daycare_search.aspx
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina’s new governor is bringing in people from his old office and from previous Democratic administrations for some key roles.
Gov. Roy Cooper announced Monday that Charlie Perusse will be his budget state director. Perusse held the same post for Gov. Beverly Perdue and was acting director or deputy director for several years in Gov. Mike Easley’s administration.
Cooper also says William McKinney will be his chief legal counsel, Barbara Gibson will head up the Office of State Human Resources and Noelle Talley will join his press office. All three served within the Department of Justice while Cooper was attorney general.
Cooper unveiled names of only a few people to serve in his administration before he was sworn in to office just after midnight Saturday.
Seoul, South Korea headquartered SK Telecom Co. Ltd’s stock finished Thursday’s session 0.24% lower at $24.73 with a total trading volume of 390,213 shares. The Company’s shares have advanced 4.43% in the past month and 18.33% on an YTD basis. The stock is …
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Singles Match Added to the WWE Payback Pay-Per-View
Seth Rollins vs. Samoa Joe has been added to the April 30th WWE Payback pay-per-view from San Jose, California.
Below is the updated Payback card going into tonight’s RAW:
House of Horrors Match for the WWE Title
Bray Wyatt vs. Randy Orton
WWE United States Title Match
Chris Jericho vs. Kevin Owens
WWE Cruiserweight Title Match
Austin Aries vs. Neville
RAW Tag Team Title Match
Cesaro and Sheamus vs. The Hardys
Seth Rollins vs. Samoa Joe
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Christin Tuxen, Senior Analyst at Danske Bank, noted the Swedish Krona should stay under pressure ahead of tomorrow’s key inflation figures in Sweden.
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“EUR/SEK is trading in the high end of the 9.50-9.65 range broadly seen over the summer. The focal point for SEK this week is clearly inflation as CPIF looks set to breach 2% and Riksbank forecasts”.
“We stress that this is likely temporary and that the central bank should be able to look through it and not turn hawkish on this – indeed the latest minutes hint that Ingves and co need a sustained pick-up in price changes before they will reduce monetary stimulus”.
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Arsenal target Ever Banega does not want to quit Sevilla this summer.
New Gunners head coach Unai Emery has been showing interest in taking the midfielder to the Emirates Stadium, but Sevilla have been calm despite the Premier League side's interest.
And Sevilla's faith has not been misplaced as, according to Spanish daily Marca, Banega has no intention of leaving this summer.
The Argentine and his family are settled in Seville and a move is off the agenda.
It is claimed that Banega, who has a further two years left to run on his contract at Sevilla, has not even ruled out extending his deal for a further year, which would take him up to the age of 33.
Banega made a total of 50 appearances across all competitions for Sevilla last term, chipping in with five goals and six assists.
The Argentine schemer has made close to 144 appearances for the club over the course of two spells.
He returned to Sevilla last summer after a spell at Inter in which his family failed to settle in Italy.
A Mississippi girl has died after her brother allegedly shot her in the head because she wouldn't hand over the controller of a video game.WCBI-TV reported Sunday that Monroe County Sheriff Cecil Cantrell says the girl is dead.Cantrell told local news outlets that the 9-year-old boy shot his 13-year-old sister in the back of the head. She was rushed to Le Bonheur's Children's Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, but didn't survive.Authorities say they don't yet know how the boy got the gun. The circumstances are still being investigated.
Tracy Peoples has joined JV Driver as its new U.S. human resource (HR) manager. In this new role, Peoples will be responsible for all U.S. HR operations including the business in the Gulf Coast and the fabrication facility in Phoenix.
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PanARMENIAN.Net - Junior finance minister Menno Snel attended a ceremony to mark the 103rd anniversary of the Armenian Genocide on behalf the Dutch parliament on Tuesday, April 24, DutchNews.nl says.
Parliament voted in February almost unanimously in favour or recognising the killing of 1.5 million Armenians in the dying days of the Ottoman Empire as genocide. Only Denk voted against the motion. The government then agreed to send a minister to the commemoration of the Armenian genocide in Yerevan, in line with parliament’s wishes, without formally recognising the genocide as such.
"By attending the commemoration we are showing our respect for the terrible events done to minorities, in the same way that the government attends the commemoration of the Dutch slavery history," Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation Sigrid Kaag said during a debate on the issue.
Snel declined to speak to reporters after the ceremony, broadcaster NOS said.
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ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) – Federal officials say a $1.5 million grant is being awarded to the Aleut community on Alaska’s Saint Paul Island for its commercial fishing industry.
U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross says in a news release issued Thursday that the money for Saint Paul will help build a vessel repair and marine supply store facility.
Officials say the project is expected to generate $22.6 million in private investment and create 73 new jobs.
The village of Saint Paul is home to about 400 people. It is located about 750 miles west of Anchorage.
Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt and Bahrain all cut off diplomatic contact with Qatar after officially accusing it of "sponsoring terrorism" last week. A Gulf minister attempted to bribe the Somali president with $80 million to join the boycott of Qatar , amid an ongoing diplomatic dispute that has led to an all-out blockade, sources told The New Arab.
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Already engaged in a war of words with the leadership of his own party, President Donald Trump may have further imperiled his future with his initial failure to condemn white supremacists in the aftermath of violent rallies held in Charlottesville, Virginia, over the weekend. One woman was killed and 19 others injured when a car plowed…
KIEV (Reuters) - Ukraine will provide protection to the Russian journalist who was the target of an assassination plot by the Russian security services, President Petro Poroshenko said on Wednesday.
Ukraine said it had foiled a plot to kill Kremlin critic Arkady Babchenko, who was declared murdered and then later turned up alive in the middle of a press briefing about the killing. Russia said Ukraine had used Babchenko as a propaganda tool.
“Ukrainian law enforcement agencies are becoming stronger every day in countering Russian aggression,” Poroshenko said on Twitter. “It is unlikely that Moscow will calm down — I’ve given an order to provide Arkady and his family with protection.”
Just one day before a pivotal U.S. Senate vote, it’s unclear which way the Alabama political tide is going to roll in a race pitting President Trump against his predecessor Barack Obama.
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The Irem Shrine Circus show in Wilkes-Barre opened Monday at the 109th Field Artillery Armory in Wilkes-Barre. Members Voice of the Animals, an animal rights organization, protested the circus outside of the 109th Field Artillery Armory on Monday.
Vocalist Carley Coma of Candiria has launched a new series of videos for the band's latest album While They Were Sleeping.
The series dives deep into the story behind the album's concept. The first video, which addresses the title track, is streaming below:
The second clip is now available below and centers on "Mereya," the second track on the album.
New videos for each track will be launched in sequence in the coming weeks.
Candiria will be headlining the Blacklight Media Records showcase in New York City on March 8th at the Gramercy Theatre. The band has put together a special set list for the night, celebrating over 20 years of its sophomore album Beyond Reasonable Doubt.
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As Perth shivers through another rain lashed evening forecasters are predicting snow could fall on one of WA's highest peaks, Bluff Knoll in the Stirling Ranges of the Great Southern.
A cold front lashed Perth on Wednesday with wind gusts of up to eighty kilometres an hour and heavy rain; 40mm of rain has fallen so far this week with close to 100mm in regional WA.
Showers are forecast to ease on Wednesday evening with the chance of a thunderstorm and possible hail.
But there's more of the same on Thursday, with rain most likely in the early morning and the chance of a thunderstorm, most likely near the southern coastal suburbs with possible hail.
Also on Thursday the bureau is forecasting a chance of snow in the Stirling Range National Park, with temperatures dropping down to as low as three degrees.
The Lincoln County Schools Board of Education has made public a second redistricting plan that would affect students in the Lincolnton and North Lincoln districts. The first redistricting map presented to the board connected the boundary lines that separated Lincolnton Middle School from North Lincoln Middle School and the boundary lines that separated G.E. Massey from Pumpkin Center in an effort to create a direct feeder for elementary, middle, and high school.
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“The allegations are a matter of grave concern to many South Africans. State capture is abhorrent and it is something we all as South Africans should not and cannot tolerate.”
Ramaphosa said President Jacob Zuma was not opposed to the establishment of the commission and that he was in the process of consulting with his lawyers on how it should be set up.
“[Zuma] is in a process of consulting his legal advisers to find ways of giving effect to this proposal‚” Ramaphosa said.
This is‚ however‚ contrary to a statement the presidency released this week in which it announced that Zuma would be challenging the Democratic Alliance’s application that he should comply with the remedial action in the Public Protector’s state of capture report.
The Public Protector’s remedial action included that Zuma establish a judicial commission of inquiry.
In the statement‚ the Presidency said Zuma would approach the court to oppose the DA’s application.
Zuma is also legally challenging the Public Protector’s report.
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BEIRUT: A Syrian monitoring group and the media arm of al-Qaida-linked militants are reporting intense airstrikes on a rebel-held stronghold in Syria's northwest.
The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported more than 35 airstrikes on Saraqeb since late yesterday, adding that many of its residents are fleeing.
The Ibaa News Agency of the al-Qaida-linked Levant Liberation Committee, said Russian and Syrian warplanes and helicopter gunships have been pounding Saraqeb and Tel Mardeekh village in Idlib province since the early hours of today.
Syrian government forces and their allies pushed into Idlib, an opposition stronghold, inching closer to a key highway that connects Syria's two largest cities, Damascus and Aleppo.
The UN says more than 270,000 have been displaced in Idlib because of the government onslaught since December 15.
The incident took place a decade ago, according to Lauren Sivan, who at the time was a news anchor on a local cable channel in New York, Long Island 12. She says the experience left her shocked, and that while she told friends privately what happened, she remained quiet because she was in a long-term relationship and fearful of the power that Weinstein wielded in the media.
The Redding League of Women Voters (RLWV) is holding its first annual “Speak Up” on Wednesday, April 25, at the Redding Community Center from 7:45 to 9:45 p.m.
“Speak Up” is an opportunity for dialogue between Redding residents and their elected and appointed officials. The league says citizen participation is vital to democracy and to keeping government transparent and effective.
Speak Up Panel:
Redding officials: First Selectman Julia Pemberton; Angelica Fontanez, Social Services; Kim Yonkers, Board of Finance; Health Officer Doug Hartline; Mark O’Donnell, acting chief of police; Tom McMorran, superintendent of schools; and Sean McKenney, chief of Redding Fire District #1.
State legislators: state Sen. Toni Boucher and state Reps. Will Duff and Adam Dunsby.
All Redding residents are encouraged to attend and participate in Speak Up which will be moderated by RLWV board member Colleen Joyce. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, email Phyllis Rhodes at [email protected]
Ottawa residents will get a blast of sizzling summer heat on Monday and Tuesday, before things drop back to more warm-ish temperatures later this week.
According to Environment Canada, temperatures will hit a high of 26C on Monday with some cloud. Those temperatures will continue through Tuesday afternoon. However, an approaching cold front could cause thunderstorms and showers on Tuesday evening, which will bring with it slightly cooler temperatures.
Environment Canada says, temperatures will dip to 23C on Wednesday with mostly sunny skies. Thursday, Friday and Saturday bring 30 per cent chance of rain, with temperatures hovering around 22C. However, the sun and warmth is expected to return on Sunday, when the mercury will climb to 25C.
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Crews battle Chandler house fire A house northeast of Alma School and Warner roads in Chandler caught fire on Friday night.
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A small gift landed in our laps this afternoon by way of an exclusive clip for Kiyoshi Kurosawa`s Before We Vanish. His new alien invasion sci fi lands in U.S. cinemas today from Super LTD, Neon's new shingle.
Three aliens travel to Earth on a reconnaissance mission in preparation for a mass invasion. Having taken possession of human bodies, the visitors rob the hosts of their essence – good, evil, property, family, belonging – leaving only hollow shells, which are all but unrecognizable to their loved ones. Equally hilarious, thrilling, and profound, BEFORE WE VANISH reminds audiences of the continued strength of one of Japanese cinema's most unique auteurs – and the value of the human spirit.
SCRANTON, Pa. (AP) - A former real estate agent is heading to prison after accepting hundreds of thousands of dollars from home buyers in Pennsylvania for properties he wasn't authorized to sell.
Ignacio Beato pleaded guilty in May to a felony count of wire fraud conspiracy.
Prosecutors say 47-year-old Beato and his co-conspirators accepted more than $750,000 from people interested in buying homes. Authorities say he never had the deeds on the Hazleton properties.
Court records show many of the buyers didn't find out about the false sales until after they moved in, and the true property owners told them they could not live there.
The Standard-Speaker reports that a judge on Thursday ordered Beato to serve four years and three months in prison and repay $65,000 in restitution.
His real estate license has been revoked.
The aim of openDemocracy’s ‘New Thinking for the British Economy’ project is to present a debate on how to build a more just, sustainable, and resilient economy. In the project so far we’ve debated policy areas ranging from trade policy and universal basic income, to childcare policy and housing .
But across Britain, hundreds of people are working tirelessly to build a new economy on a daily basis, putting new economic ideas into practice from the ground up. In a new video series, we will be showcasing some of the most exciting initiatives that are already working to replace different aspects of our failing systems with fairer and more resilient alternatives — from housing and finance to food and energy.
This week, Mark Walton from Shared Assets speaks to us about the work the organisation is doing to reclaim land as a common good, and pioneer new models of land management that deliver shared social, economic and environmental benefits.
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MEXICO CITY — The U.S. Embassy in Mexico says it is grateful for the Mexican government’s offer to help the victims of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico.
The embassy said Friday in a statement that “our governments have expressed their continued solidarity in the face of natural disasters that have ravaged both our countries.”
The Mexican government said Wednesday it was sending 30 tons of bottled water and mosquito repellant to Puerto Rico.
The administration of President Donald Trump had been criticized for what some saw as a tardy response to the hurricane, which killed about 34 people directly and indirectly.
Some media outlets had portrayed Mexico’s aid offer as slap in the face to the Trump administration, with which Mexico has had a rocky relationship.
Mark Carey of the mayor's office provides details about the first annual Winter Fest Celebration on Presidents Day.
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The 2018 Japan Open wrapped up over the weekend, which means that the nation’s roster selections for this year’s Pan Pacific Championships are complete. 22 swimmers had already been named by the Japanese Swimming Federation to the roster after April’s Japan Swim, including national record holders Rikako Ikee, Kosuke Hagino and Katsumi Nakamura. Based on performances in Tokyo on the 2nd qualification opportunity, a few more names were added to the mix giving Japan some potentially strong relay line-ups.
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Charges against a man accused of the sexual assault of a two-year-old girl in the Northern Territory have been dropped.
NT police say their investigation has identified new information which led to the arrest of another man and the withdrawal of charges against the 24-year-old.
A 25-year-old man faced Alice Springs Court on Monday charged with sexual intercourse without consent and was remanded in custody.
"The 24-year-old has now been released from custody," NT police said in a statement on Thursday.
Sex crime detectives are continuing to investigate an incident in Tennant Creek in February, which resulted in a two-year-old girl being transferred to Alice Springs and then the Adelaide Women's and Children's Hospital for surgery and a blood transfusion.
The child tested positive for a sexually transmitted disease and was provided with post-exposure HIV medication.
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Exit Interview is a mini-series of discussions with Marquette Athletics seniors, allowing them the chance to reflect on their time at the university and look ahead to what’s next.
This week, Nathan DeSutter talks with track and field star Cassy Goodrich about her impending final BIG EAST championship meet and her record-breaking career at Marquette.
Tacoma solid waste management worker Lyle Hovenstein, right, installed three large trash bins for use by homeless people at a camp near Portland Avenue and 18th Street East in May 2017. City staff has recommended spending upwards of $7 million in 2018 to continue addressing the city’s homelessness crisis. Dean J. Koepfler News Tribune file
The Wolf administration has unveiled another tool in Pa’s battle against the opioid crisis. Officials say the Pennsylvania Overdose Information Network (odin) is a centralized repository to track overdoses and other info so police, public safety, and healthcare professionals can better track and distribute resources.
U.S. special counsel Robert Mueller has subpoenaed the Trump Organization for documents, including some related to Russia, the New York Times reported on Thursday, citing two people briefed on the matter.
WASHINGTON (AP) — US businesses increase inventories 0.4 percent in December, biggest sales gain since 2011.
Debra Messing will be honored May 6 at the GLAAD Media Awards as a champion against discrimination.
The media LGBTQ advocacy organization announced Monday it will give the “Will & Grace” actress the Excellence in Media award at its 28th annual ceremony, to be hosted by Ross Mathews. Previous winners include Robert De Niro, Russell Simmons, Glenn Close and Diane Sawyer.
Messing, a longtime ally to the LGBTQ community, won an Emmy in 2003 for her “Will & Grace” character Grace Adler. The NBC show was instrumental in changing hearts and minds of countless Americans as among the first on prime-time network television to feature out gay lead characters.
It ran for eight seasons and will soon return to NBC.
MADRID (AP) - Police in northeastern Spain have arrested three Russians accused of beating a 22-year-old Italian man to death in the seaside resort town of Lloret de Mar.
A statement by the Mossos d'Esquadra regional police on Sunday said that officers were sent to a discotheque at around 3 a.m. Saturday where they found the Italian badly injured after a fight was reported. It said the man died a day later after being admitted to a hospital in the nearby city of Girona.
A video of the incident on Spanish media showed a man being kicked in the face.
Police identified the victim as Niccolo Ciatti. The Barcelona-based newspaper El Periodico said he was from the town of Scandicci, near Florence.
Police said they later found the 20- and 26-year-old Russians in the town. They said they would most likely be brought before a judge Monday.
Italy's foreign ministry said Monday the Italian died "following aggression" against him, adding that the Italian consulate in Barcelona was following the case.
A 47-YEAR old Mutare man is nursing serious injuries on his private parts and chest after a vicious boiled water attack at the hands of his wife following a dispute over control of a bank […]
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In his annual New Year's speech Monday, Samsung Vice Chairman and Co-Chief Executive Officer Kwon Oh-hyun urged employees to learn from costly failures as the consumer electronics giant seeks to recover from 2016's bruising debacle surrounding the Note 7 smartphone. "We should not compromise with even the tiniest problems in product quality," Kwon said at the company's headquarters in Suwon, South Korea.
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) – Tamika Catchings is returning to Indiana – as director of player programs and franchise development.
The longtime WNBA star retired at the end of last season after a 16-year career that included 10 All-Star selections, one WNBA championship, one league MVP award and four Olympic gold medals.
Catchings will work with three different franchises – the Indiana Fever, who she played with, the Fort Wayne Mad Ants of the NBA’s D-League and the Indiana Pacers.
The 37-year-old Catchings will be asked to help build chemistry and continuity among players and recruit free agents for the Fever and Mad Ants and will assist with community outreach programs for all three franchises.
Aurora native to present premiere of short film
AURORA, Ill. (AP) — A short film written by an Aurora native will premiere at Aurora Public Art on May 25.
Martrell Webb's "City of Lights" takes place in Aurora . It features the musically talented but stubborn character Chase. Chase is struggling with the music industry, personal relationships and his social-media observances.
Webb says he wants to inspire others while showcasing the architecture and landmarks of his hometown. He also stars in the film.
Aurora Public Art plans a Hollywood-style premiere with a red carpet at 6 p.m. Live music from the film's soundtrack will be performed before the 7 p.m. screening.
A reception with light refreshments will follow. Formal attire is encouraged.
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GRIMES, Iowa -- The new season of American Ninja Warrior premieres Wednesday night at 8/7 central. If you think you can train like one of the competitors, there is a new gym in Grimes called Emerge Academy that opens on Friday.
Emerge Academy was started by a competitor on last season's American Ninja Warrior, Iowa native Spencer Johnson.
The gym is open to all ages and has American Ninja Warrior training obstacles, weight training and cardio machines, a giant gymnastics area and a kids play place.
"One thing parents love about this is their kids can be active. They are active, they are getting stronger. They are learning agility and patients and determination and the other thing we notice is that parents want to get that work out in too... so they can come in and bring their kids and watch their kids grow as they are staying fit," Johnson said.
For more information on the gym and classes visit their website at www.emergedsm.com
BN TV: DJ Neptune talks on his Challenges and Success Story on EbonyLife TV’s “EL Now”
In the new episode of EbonyLife TV‘s EL NOW, the talented DJ Neptune discusses the trials and challenges that he has encountered on his journey to becoming a highly requested DJ as well as his wins and success story. He also offers advice to up and coming Disc Jockeys.
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A woman in Whittier said a man dressed in all black arrived at her doorstep on Thursday and tried pushing his way into the home, hitting and kicking her as they got into a struggle, after he said he was a handyman hired by the landlord. Rick Chambers reports for the KTLA 5 News at 10 on February 2, 2018.
Preston based ticket seller Skiddle is set to offer refunds to frustrated customers that attended the recent calamitous Hope & Glory Festival in Liverpool.
The festival, held on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 August and headlined by James (right), was cancelled on the Sunday following chaotic scenes on the first day.
Reports included issues regarding overcrowding, poor toilet facilities, delays for artists, and cancelled sets at short notice.
Skiddle have issued a statement confirming that it will be offering refunds, even though it says it does not hold any ticket funds or customer card details.
Skiddle said: “We will be offering all Sunday ticket purchasers a full refund and a 50% refund to cover weekend ticket holders who couldn’t attend the Sunday.”
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KATHMANDU: Traffic police in Kathmandu on Saturday have launched a crackdown on taxis running without computerised billing machine.
The campaign is being run in coordination with the Nepal Bureau of Standards and Metrology.
According to traffic police, more than 3,500 taxis have not installed the machine. Some others have installed it, but do not use.
Spokesperson at the Metropolitan Traffic Police Division, Lokendra Bahadur Malla, says taxis running without such machine are being taken under control by police since Saturday.
Then, police call drivers and owners of detained taxis and release them only after making them sign an agreement to install the machine immediately.
In past two days, more than 100 taxis have been impounded.
Earlier, the Bureau had given them a deadline of July third week to install the machine.
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Multiple cars have crashed on I-55 North just north of Stateline Road.
Memphis Fire sent six ambulances to the scene.
So far, two people have been transported to hospitals, including one victim sent to Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital.
Their conditions and whether others will be taken to the hospital are not known at this time.
It happened around 5:30 p.m. The Tennessee Department of Transportation expects the scene to be cleared within the hour.
Drivers heading north in the area near Stateline Road can expect delays.
Israel Police Raid Publishing House in Search for Classified Memoir Written by Jailed ex-PM Olmert
Police suspect that Ehud Olmert's attorney failed to hand over drafts of his clients autobiography for censorship, which must be cleared by the Defense Ministry before publication
A white Texas police officer says he regrets asking a mother why she didn’t teach her son not to litter during the December arrest of the black woman and her two teenage daughters.
UPDF battle group 22 which has been serving under African Union Mission in Somalia commonly known as AMISOM commanded by Col Bernard Tuhame has been awarded medals of honor by the mission.
The troops that recently completed their tour of duty were honored in a ceremony held in Mogadishu and attended by among others Uganda' Contigent Commander Brigadier Kayanja Muhanga and the Deputy Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission Simon Mulongo who applauded the team for performing well and sacrificing themselves to protect humanity and neutralizing Al-shabaab militants amidst several challenges.
Uganda which has been in the country for ten years is the largest troop contributing country to the African Mission in Somalia.
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THE process by which the Competition Commission of Singapore (CCS) gives confidential advice to businesses planning to merge has now been codified, under amendments to the Competition Act passed in Parliament yesterday.
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A man was shot in Newtown on Wednesday morning.
The police have confirmed the incident and are presently on the scene.
The incident took place near Rueben’s Bakery.
DNO understands that a bus was shot several times.
One man is said to have died in the incident.
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New Delhi: In the wake of the Ravindra Gaikwad episode, Air India is planning to impose steep fines of up to Rs 15 lakh on unruly passengers who delay flights.
According to an official proposal mooted within the airline, passengers who delay flights up to one hour will be fined Rs 5 lakhs, while those who delay it between one to two hours will be fined Rs 10 lakh, and those delaying it beyond two hours will be fined Rs 15 lakh. Sources said the proposal is now being examined by the airline’s legal department before a final decision is taken. “Recent incidents of unruly behaviour and assault on AI employees by passengers, whether VIPs or otherwise, have caused severe damage to the morale of employees,” a source said, adding: “Air India therefore must have a procedure for handling such unruly passengers.”
The Air India proposal cites three instances of alleged misbehaviour by MPs in 18 months.
New Zealand’s prime minister denied on Wednesday that he apologized for supporting a United Nations Security Council resolution condemning Israeli over “settlement construction”, saying his government still supports the resolution.
Prime Minister Bill English’s comments, which were made to the New Zealand Herald and quoted by JTA, came one day after Israel and New Zealand restored diplomatic ties and Israel agreed to order its ambassador to New Zealand to return to his post in Wellington.
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Toni Kroos still remembers Bayern Munich's Champions League final defeat against Chelsea as the most devastating loss of his career.
The German giants started the final as firm favourites to see off Chelsea, especially with home advantage due to the final taking place at the Allianz Arena in Munich.
But it was the Blues who were celebrating at the end of 120 minutes of football, as a 1-1 scoreline meant a penalty shootout which they won 4-3.
Kroos did not take a penalty in the shootout, but he did stay on the pitch for all 120 minutes of the game – and the defeat hurt.
Asked in a Twitter Q&A to name the most devastating defeat of his career, Kroos replied: "2012 CL final."
Washington state stocks millions of trout, preps for opener
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Trout-stocking crews are planting fish throughout Washington state in preparation for the April 22 opening of fishing season.
Although many lakes are open year-round, the fourth Saturday in April marks the traditional start of the lowland lakes fishing season.
Crews from the Department of Fish and Wildlife have been stocking more than 16 million trout and kokanee in lakes statewide.
Those fish include 2.3 million catchable trout, nearly 150,000 larger trout averaging about 1 pound each and millions of smaller trout that were stocked last year and have grown to catchable size.
Fish program manager Steve Thiesfeld says they’re about halfway through their stocking efforts and plan to have it done by opening weekend.
Activision Blizzard sends new parents home with baby-soothing bassinet
The gaming entertainment-company expanded its employee benefits to include a six-month bassinet rental.
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BHOPAL: There is no respite for Hamidia Hospital even after several days of CM’s visit. Again a junior doctor was beaten up by a patient’s attendants on Sunday afternoon.
Patient Abhishek was brought to Hamidia for treatment of fracture. On duty doctor Dr Mohit was called by the attendants for treatment. Due to delay in treatment the attendants hassled with Dr Mohit and the dispute soon turned into a full-fledged confrontation. Junior doctors have registered a complaint in Koh-e-fiza police station. Junior doctors have been demanding strict security in the hospital campus and last week a police post was also established in the campus, even after which fights with junior doctor have been continuously reported in Hamidia hospital.
South Leeward Masters defeated Layou Masters 2-nil last night at Victoria Park in the National Lotteries Authority SVG Masters Football Championship.
Gilmour Ollivierre and Joseph Springer netted a goal each for South Leeward Masters.
In a Friendly match, Avenues Sports Club gained a 1-nil victory over a Masters Select Team.
On Saturday, the Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force Masters beat Royal Roots 6-3. The RSVG Police goals were scored by Hanif Simon (2), and one each by Nicolas Francis, Seon Chandler, Lennox Williams, and Gordon Charles.
The Championship will continue on Wednesday at the same venue.
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As Simz Ngema now faces the mammoth task of attempting to carry on with her normal life after the death of her husband Dumi Masilela, she has slowly been returning to social media, sharing bits of her life.
In one of her most recent messages on Instagram, she posted an image of herself from Dumi's memorial service and said that she understand that the pain she is feeling isn't who she is.
"I am not the pain I feel, I'm just going through it. I am still alive, the pain hasn't killed me, that means I've already won the battle."
Just a few days before that she shared screengrabs of message between herself and Dumi.
The 2018 NFL season opener should be a good one.
Even though the NFL schedule hasn't been released, the Vikings and Eagles will face off as the first game of the season, according to Howard Eskin of SportsRadio 94WIP.
The game, which will be on Thursday, Sept. 6 in Philadelphia, would be a rematch of the NFC Championship. The Eagles crushed the Vikings 38-7 and eventually defeated the Patriots in Super Bowl 52 to win their first title.
The Thursday night game also will likely draw huge ratings, since the Vikings just signed former Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins to a giant three-year, $84 million deal that's fully guaranteed.
Considering NFL ratings have been slipping in recent years, the Eagles-Vikings matchup is one way to bring in a large crowd.
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U.S. Airmen from the 165th Airlift Wing, Georgia Air National Guard, and the 175th Wing, Maryland Air National Guard, load cargo on a K loader for transport to Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands for Hurricane Maria relief and recovery efforts, Savannah, Ga., October 6, 2017. The 165th Airlift Wing and Air Dominance Center are serving as a hub and spoke operation for aircraft flying to and from Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands providing vital supplies and personnel needed for relief and recovery efforts. (U.S. Air National Guard video by Senior Master Sgt. Roger Parsons)
The Cleveland Indians outfield is looking to be the most serious weak point going in the 2017 campaign. The rotation is stacked, the bullpen godly, the infield rife with All-Stars and studs, but the outfield is only question mark.
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Semien will have surgery on his right wrist after a CT scan revealed a fracture of the scaphoid bone, Jane Lee of MLB.com reports.
Although the shortstop was initially diagnosed with a bone contusion, further tests revealed troubling news for Semien and the A's, as the 26-year-old's ailing wrist will require surgery to heal. There is currently no timetable for his recovery, though he won't even be reevaluated for another six weeks after the procedure, so it could be awhile until he is back with the A's. Adam Rosales has been filling in at shortstop during his absence and could see the majority of reps, though Chad Pinder was also called up as middle infield depth and could get a look as well.
Carlos Gomez was craving real contact.
The struggling Rays right fielder took out his frustration on two separate water coolers in the dugout Wednesday after striking out in the second inning against the Marlins. Gomez first took his bat to a cooler on a ground, smashing the plastic with five consecutive swings, before sending a Gatorade cooler flying with a right-handed punch.
Gomez is having his worst year at the plate since making his major league debut with the Mets in 2007. The speedster is slashing .198/.274/.327 with 73 strikeouts in 69 games after signing a one-year, $4 million contract with Tampa Bay in the offseason.
Gomez, 32, is a career .253 hitter who enjoyed his most productive years with the Brewers (2010-15), appearing in the All-Star Game in ’13 and ’14.
June 21st is the first official day of summer, but the Memorial Day weekend signals the beginning of the vacation season for many.
A local law enforcement official says before you head out to your vacation destination, take time to make sure your home is secure. Towamencin Township Police Chief, Tim Dickinson says, burglars watch homes in several ways.
“They often knock on the door and if no one answers, they break-in, others do watch, but more will watch your social media transactions. So when you’re on social media saying, hey, look at the pizza we had down the shore today, they know you’re not home. You just don’t want to broadcast over social media that you’re on vacation. I know it’s tempting and you want to share it with all your friends, but you can recap it when you get home.”
Chief Dickinson adds, ask your neighbors or other family members to keep an eye on your property and collect the mail. He says it’s also wise to use timers that turn lights on and off.
An unusual number of News-Gazette-related questions this week, plus queries about the Rantoul Aviation Center, undocumented students in Champaign-Urbana schools and the histories of Cannonball Hill, an old school building north of Champaign and a lake for Champaign County. "I see a lot of fire service personnel from around the state in local establishments.
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We often think of fairy tales are for children but in 19th century France, hundreds of fairy tales were written for adults by writers in the French Decadent movement.
Many are reworkings of popular fairy tales but have a dark twist, take for example a Red Riding Hood fairy tale in which she tricks the wolf into killing her grannie, or in Cinderella the Prince has a shoe fetish.
Brown University academics Gretchen Schultz and Lewis Seifert are the editors of a new collection of these stories called Fairy Tales for the Disillusioned.
Many in the collection have been translated from the French into English for the first time.
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Two 17-year-old boys were wounded in a shooting Friday night in the Fuller Park neighborhood on the South Side.
They were driving east about 8:45 p.m. in the 200 block of West Garfield when they heard gunshots and felt pain, Chicago Police said. One boy was struck in his right leg and the other was struck in his left knee.
They took themselves to St. Bernard Hospital, where their conditions were stabilized, police said.
LINCOLN, Mont. (AP) — A mule trainer from Idaho won the 300-mile Race to the Sky sled dog race in Montana.
Laurie Warren of Council, Idaho, crossed the finish line at Lincoln at 8:54 p.m. Monday, nearly 90 minutes ahead of runner-up Spencer Bruggeman, a 15-year-old from Great Falls. Bruggeman's father, Brett, followed 10 seconds behind.
Only six teams competed in the race. Leader Mark Stamm of Riverside, Washington withdrew at the final checkpoint at Seeley Lake early Monday. No reason was given.
Hoffman (shoulder) expects to pitch in some sort of game action in April, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.
Hoffman has been limited to two outings this spring due to shoulder soreness, but the team reports that he is almost ready to throw bullpen sessions again. The Rockies didn't specify whether the game appearances in April would be in the form of a minor-league rehab assignment or a full-blown minor-league option, but things should become clearer once his return comes closer.
EMERGENCY services are attending a crash along the Rockhampton - Yeppoon Rd.
It is believed two vehicles were involved in the accident with one vehicle having rolled over.
Crash on Rockhampton-Yeppoon Rd: The Bulletin reader Marcus Fossey provided this video of the crash on the Rockhampton-Yeppoon Road on January 2. There were three crashes in the region in an hour.
Reports suggest all persons involved are accounted for and police are handing over the scene to Queensland Ambulance Services
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MEND makes U-turn, accuses Buhari of ‘grand deception’
The group, which earlier supported Mr. Buhari, now accuses him of undermining peace in the region, and warns of consequences.
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To be fair to her, the makeup girl didn't bat an eye -- she may laugh with her colleagues later -- but she was completely delightful to me as I sat down in her chair and explained that I'm 37 years old and I'm crap at makeup. I was at Manchester Airport with a glass of Prosecco, on my way to Cleveland Ohio to have my business ripped apart by Dan Kennedy, and I had a delightful morning.
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LEBANON, Ohio (AP)  An Ohio judge has modified a house arrest order for a former high school cheerleader accused of killing and burying her newborn near her family's home.
Attorneys for 19-year-old Brooke Skylar Richardson previously filed a court motion in Warren County to lift the house arrest restriction. The judge ruled Monday that Richardson will now have a curfew of 9 p.m. through 7 a.m. and will be supervised via GPS monitoring and random home visits.
Richardson is accused of burying her full-term baby last July shortly after giving birth in Carlisle, a village about 40 miles (64 kilometers) north of Cincinnati. Her defense attorneys argue the infant was stillborn.
The trial was scheduled to begin Monday, but has been delayed while an appeals court rules on a medical testimony dispute.
TOKYO, April 6 Japanese retailer Seven & i Holdings Co said on Thursday it would buy most of Sunoco LP's convenience store and gasoline retail businesses for about $3.3 billion.
Seven & i, which operates the 7-Eleven convenience store chain, said in a statement the deal was aimed at expanding its store network and improving profitability.
Seven & i said it expects to carry out the acquisition from Texas-based Sunoco in August.
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One of the biggest rule changes that were concocted during this offseason’s owners meetings is the one pertaining to kickoffs. In an attempt to make the game safer — and limit head injuries — the league made several rule changes, including eliminating running starts, wedge blocks and blocking within the initial 15 yards.
However, Ravens head coach John Harbaugh wants to take it a step further. Harbaugh has suggested that teams should receive an extra point if — during the kickoff — the ball sails through the upright.
Tim Benz proposes for that to be implemented, there must be a certain level of risk involved for the kicking time and that an extra 10 yards to the returning team just might be the ticket.
SAO PAULO, April 6 Brazil securities watchdog suspended the initial public offering of Azul SA, which was slated to price later on Thursday, saying the airline gave investors information that was not contained in the transaction's prospectus.
Azul declined to comment.
In a statement, the watchdog known as CVM said the suspension would take effect for up to 30 days.
The watchdog said in the statement that the suspension could be revoked if Azul and the underwriters of the deal fixed a series of irregularities including the disclosure of investor demand for the transaction and of information that was not present in official documents.
(Reporting by Guillermo Parra-Bernal)
An inmate who walked off a work detail in Jones County made his initial appearance in court Monday after he turned himself in over the weekend.
Travis Allen, 20, appeared in Jones County Court where a judge set his bond at $10,000 for a felony escape charge.
Allen remains in jail until the bond can be posted.
Allen turned himself in to the Laurel Police Department Sunday morning after walking off the work detail on Highway 533.
According to LPD Chief Tyrone Stewart, Special Operations Officer Kim Stewart convinced Allen to turn himself in at a Walmart parking lot.
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Thames Water's foreign owners rinsing millions in dividends despite firm not paying corporation tax and being hit by fines Milliond of pounds have been paid out to the foreign owners of Britain's biggest water company even as it picked up almost A 29million in fines for leaks and pollution and paid no corporation tax. Thames Water rewarded investors with A 100million in dividends last year including A 26million to Australian bank Macquarie and A 10million to Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund, despite profits sinking 86 per cent to A 71million.
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SAN ANTONIO - Dairy Queen will celebrate the first day of spring by offering free cones at some locations.
The offer is for a free small vanilla cone at participating locations Tuesday.
Mall locations will not be participating in the offer.
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Free cones will be available all day with a limit of one per person.
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Hall of Fame Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski is stepping away from the team to have lower back surgery.
The school announced Monday that the procedure is scheduled for Friday, with an anticipated recovery time of four weeks. Associate head coach Jeff Capel will take over in Krzyzewski's absence, starting with a home game Wednesday night against Boston College.
Krzyzewski will have a fragment of a herniated disk removed. The school says Krzyzewski tried several treatment options during the past month before deciding on surgery.
The winningest men's coach in Division I history had four surgeries during the offseason to replace his left knee, repair his left ankle and fix a hernia.
Capel previously took over for Krzyzewski when he missed the trip to Georgia Tech last February because of dehydration and high blood pressure.
Harley-Davidson Inc. shipped more motorcycles to customers outside the U.S. in its latest quarter, even as sales in its home market continued to decline.
The Milwaukee-based company on Tuesday reported that U.S. retail motorcycle sales fell 12% while international sales increased 0.2%. Harley said it shipped 38,797 motorcycles in the U.S. in the quarter, a drop of 15% from the year before. International shipments rose 0.4% to 25,147.
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The Post Falls Police Department is asking for the public's help to locate 16-year-old runaway Jonna Michelle Houck. Jonna is 5'7, 130lbs with brown hair and brown eyes.
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BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Northern California officials say they are seeking suspects involved in violent clashes over the weekend between supporters and detractors of President Donald Trump in downtown Berkeley.
City spokesman Matthai Chakko says officials will seek to arrest and prosecute anyone involved in crimes last Saturday. He says they are evaluating photographs and video of the skirmishes. Among the videos that have drawn attention is one posted online showing a man punching a female protester in the face.
Police on Monday released the names of 23 people arrested during the demonstrations.
Trump supporters announced a "Patriot Day" rally at the park featuring speeches by members of the alt-right, an amorphous fringe movement that promotes racism, anti-Semitism, misogyny and xenophobia.
Counter-demonstrators then announced a rally at the same place.
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Brian Bowen is reaming in the NBA draft after the NCAA told South Carolina he would miss at least all of next season before he would be eligible to play as the federal investigation into college basketball continues.
Bowen announced his decision to stay in the NBA draft through the school on Wednesday.
The decision means Bowen, the one-time Louisville recruit who transferred to the Gamecocks in January, won't ever play in college. He was suspended by Louisville after the school said it was being investigated as part of the federal corruption probe into the sport.
The federal complaint stated an Adidas executive and others attempted to funnel $100,000 to a recruit's family for him to play at Louisville. Details in the documents made clear investigators were referring to Bowen.
Missouri has offered Fort Worth Southwest 2019 WR Nnamdi Adim-Madumere.
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The 6-foot-4 receiver is a 3-star prospect. He's up to 10 offers from Texas A&M, Baylor, Minnesota, Texas Tech and more.
Adim-Madumere unofficially visited A&M and Minnesota on April 9 and 11.
A first team all-district selection in 2017, Adim-Madumere recorded over 800 yards receiving and 13 TDs.
He's ranked the No. 57 receiver in the nation and No. 56 overall prospect in the state, and projected to commit with A&M, per 247Sports.
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COLUMBUS >> A woman critically injured in a deadly ride accident at the Ohio State Fair would get nearly $1.8 million in a proposed settlement of her claims against the ride operator and companies that had inspected it.
A carriage on the spinning, swinging Fire Ball ride broke apart last July, killing a teenager and injuring seven people, including 18-year-old Jennifer Lambert.
WBNS-TV reports court documents say Lambert suffered a traumatic brain injury, remains in a care facility and has had medical expenses totaling more than $455,000. She would get about $1.1 million from the proposed settlement, with the rest going toward attorneys’ fees and other expenses.
The settlement would need court approval.
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A court filing says some victims are still considering claims against the ride’s designer, manufacturer and supplier.
Many couples feel the sadness of not being able to get pregnant on their own. But one Portland family is sharing their story of a different kind of adoption out there, which is helping families who have trouble conceiving.
Holiday shoppers with smartphones can retrieve instant price comparisons that make bargain hunting easier—and the Federal Reserve’s job tougher.
Web-driven comparison shopping complicates Fed decisions on how much and how fast to raise interest rates. Consumer knowledge is keeping a lid on prices that retailers can charge on a wealth of goods, a small but growing factor holding down inflation in the U.S., Japan and other advanced economies
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Arthur Sissis back on tarmac in British Superstock 600 for 2017 with Motobreakers
Former Australian Moto3 star Arthur Sissis, will contest ,with Motobreakers, the 2017 Pirelli British National Superstock 600 Championship.
Sissis first made his name in Australia by taking multiple National Speedway Championship’s before turning his hand to road racing.
The Adelaide born 21-year-old finished the 2011 Red Bull Rookies Cup in second place, thrusting himself in the Moto3 Championship for 2012 riding for the Red Bull KTM Ajo outfit, taking a dream podium at his home race behind current MotoGP star Alex Rins.
Following time away from the track, and most recently reverting to his native Speedway roots, Sissis will return to the tarmac with the Shaun Rose managed team for 2017, aiming to win the Championship.
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“Arthur needs no introduction; he has the ability to go and win races and challenge for the title. He’s a great kid and we can’t wait to welcome him to England and get started testing.
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* Honeywell - announced a facility infrastructure modernization project at 21 federal aviation administration operated facilities across united states
* Honeywell - project will be funded through an assisting federal facilities with energy conservation technologies grant from department of energy
* Honeywell - project is to be completed by summer of 2018 and is expected to help reduce faa's energy use by more than 6 million killowatt hours per year
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PUEBLO, Colo. — The Southern Colorado Safe Streets Task Force is looking for two wanted street criminals.
Ricky Trujillo, 50, is described as a Hispanic male, 5’07”, 170 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Trujillo has a no bond warrant for a Parole Violation which includes Assault. He has a second no bond warrant for Assault with a Deadly Weapon.
Derek Baca, 28, is described as a Hispanic male, 5’07”, 150 pounds, with brown hair and brown
eyes. Baca has a no bond warrant for a Parole Violation which includes Fraud. He has a second
warrant for Failure to Appear for a Traffic Offense which includes Driving Under Restraint, Failure to Display Proof of Insurance and Speeding. His total bond amount is $250.00.
Anyone with information on their whereabouts is asked to call Pueblo Crime Stoppers at 719-542-STOP (7867) or submit an online tip at pueblocrimestoppers.com.
Noted investor Mark Mobius said Wednesday that he expects a 30 percent drop in U.S. stock markets as a result of massive outflows from exchange-traded funds.
"I think a 30 percent correction in the [U.S.] markets is not unforeseen," Mobius, co-founder of Mobius Capital Partners, said on CNBC's "Power Lunch."
"I think this is quite possible. I'm not predicting it tomorrow or next week, but what I'm saying is that the way the structure of the market has now developed with ETFs, when they decide to sell or their computers decide to sell, you're going to see big corrections," he said. "So we have to be ready for the volatility."
Carlos Luna, owner of the Los Agaves Mexican restaurants, is offering to feed all firefighters and first responders who are working on the Thomas Fire until the wildfire is out.
This free offer extends to all Los Agaves locations: 600 North Milpas Street, 2911 De La Vina Street, 7024 Marketplace Drive in Goleta, and 30750 Russell Ranch Road in Westlake.
“We are beyond thankful for all the brave men and women risking their lives battling the Thomas Fire,” said Luna. “On behalf of the entire Los Agaves family, we welcome all emergency first responders to come eat for free at all Los Agaves locations.”
Do you want to live a longer life in good health? Simple practices can make some difference, such as exercise or calorie restriction. But over the long haul all that really matters is progress in medicine: building new classes of therapy to repair and reverse the known root causes of aging.
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Mystery is swirling over a grisly discovery that was dug up Monday from a basement of a Long Island home, officials say.
Skeletal remains, which investigators are trying to determine whether they belong to a woman who went missing back in the 60s, were discovered under the basement of a home on Lower Road in Southold, authorities said. Police say they went to the home as part of an investigation into the 1966 missing person case of Louise Pietrewicz.
The home owner, who police said has no involvement in the missing person case, consented to the search. Detectives dug up part of the Lower Road home and found the skeletal remains.
Pietrewicz’s boyfriend at the time of her disappearance and the previous owner of the home died sometime in the 1980s, according to police. Officials said the same basement had been searched and parts of it were dug up in 2013, but nothing was found.
The old bones were taken to a medical examiner to determine the identity and cause of death.
One of Australia's biggest pythons has been stumbled upon by police officers on patrol.
Two officers came across the monster scrub python in the middle of the road while on night patrol in bush area surrounding Wujul Wujul, north of Cairns.
The snake, believed to be one of Australia's longest, is estimated to be five metres long.
The snake, believed to be Australia's longest, is estimated to be five metres long
'You never really know what you are going to come across in a single shift,' Queensland Police said in a statement.
'There was no passing in the police vehicle until this scrub python was good and ready to move.
'Seizing the opportunity for a quick photo, Sergeant Ben Tome sent his colleague Acting Senior Constable Chris Kenny out of the car to stand next to the giant.
'Not fond of the police attention, the scrub python made his way quickly off the road so the officers could continue on their way.'
Scrub pythons are Australia's largest snakes and can grow up to eight metres long.
Congolese men play football as the opposition leaders called for two days of general strikes on July 8, 2017 in Kinshasa. Opposition supporters are demanding the publication of an electoral calendar, elections and Kabila's departure from office. / AFP / JOHN WESSELS
Creating the perfect cocktail takes practice, patience and the right tools for the job! OXO’s designers have been shaking things up with an exciting new range of barware, which combines great design with practicality. We’ve teamed up with OXO to give away three complete sets of barware with everything a budding mixologist needs to make an impressive cocktail, worth £203 each. Each set includes a three-piece ice bucket and a vertical lever corkscrew with die-cast zinc handle and non-slip grip for extra leverage. There’s also a spinning bar spoon, a steel citrus juicer and a vacuum wine preserver with two stoppers. To complete the set is a professional press and pour cocktail shaker, steel corkpull, angled jigger and ice tongs.
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Kendrick Lamar introduced a kung fu alter ego and Lorde dramatized the awkwardness of dance clubs as the stars presented new music Sunday at the Coachella festival. The two artists, whose last albums each brought Grammy glory, played back-to-back sets to close the first weekend of the premier music festival in the desert of southern California. afp-english 4:28:00 PM CEST
Freshman FB Chris Elmore likely to play immediately
Syracuse told Chicago native Chris Elmore to be ready to play as a true freshman, and all signs are pointing to him doing just that. The bulldozer for a fullback has gotten first-team reps throughout preseason camp and is working as an edge protector on the field-goal unit.
Will Elmore be able to help generate rushing yards for SU? It's a lot to ask of an 18-year-old playing in the ACC, but the Orange has good reason to give it a shot. A lack of blocking ability from a sixth in-box player (fullback/tight end) limited what the offense could do formationally last season, hurting an already poor run game. Junior tight end Ravian Pierce should help in that regard, though not as a lead blocker in short-yardage situations like Elmore could.
MASON CITY, Iowa – A man arrested after being found passed out in a running car is pleading not guilty.
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Nicholas Dean Mostrom, 30 of Clear Lake, is charged with two counts of possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine, carrying weapons, driving while license is revoked, and OWI-2nd offense.
Police say he was found the evening of May 7 unconscious in a vehicle in the 600 block of South Vermont Avenue in Mason City. Officer said a search of his vehicle found more than five grams of meth and a black revolver, which Mostrom reportedly said was a pellet gun.
His trial is scheduled to begin on July 17.
How Bulawayo beaders reached the Big Apple
The story of a group of Zimbabwean women and a local artist who bonded over beads has spread as far as New York City
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ST. LOUIS, MO — Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is a pro when it comes to smoldering on screen. But did his co-stars learn how to smolder like the big man? Kevin put Jack Black, Kevin Hart and Nick Jonas to the test, to see whose smolder game is strongest.
The Seahawks acquired cornerback C.J. Smith in a trade with the Cleveland Browns on Monday.
The Seahawks have acquired cornerback C.J. Smith from the Cleveland Browns for a conditional seventh-round pick in 2020.
The Browns announced the trade Monday afternoon.
Smith entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2016 and played in 10 games with the Eagles in 2016 as a reserve and special teamer and three with the Browns in 2017.
The condition is likely tied to whether and for how long Smith makes Seattle’s roster.
The Seahawks have a need for some depth at cornerback after releasing Richard Sherman and Jeremy Lane and with DeShawn Shead signing as a free agent with Detroit. Seattle is also said to still be in talks with free agent Byron Maxwell, but as of Monday afternoon Maxwell remained unsigned.
Smith, listed at 5-11, 188, played at North Dakota State.
NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks ended higher on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 and Dow registering their biggest daily percentage gains since May 4, as signs emerged of an easing of political turmoil in Italy and a surge in oil prices boosted energy stocks.
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Based on the latest available data, The Dow Jones Industrial Average .DJI rose 306.47 points, or 1.26 percent, to 24,667.92, the S&P 500 .SPX gained 34.16 points, or 1.27 percent, to 2,724.02 and the Nasdaq Composite .IXIC added 65.86 points, or 0.89 percent, to 7,462.45.
President Museveni's decision to send Maj Edith Nakalema, a personal assistant, for a military course in the UK could be the start of a major clean up at State House, highly placed sources told The Observer this week. Sources said Nakalema, who had accumulated so much power by controlling access to the president, played a central part in fanning a culture of intrigue and infighting at the most powerful centre in the country.
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A man was sentenced to death and also awarded a life imprisonment sentence by an anti-terrorism court in Multan on Monday after he was found guilty of raping and murdering a minor girl.
The convict named Ali Haider was also ordered by the court to submit Rs 2 million as fine and Rs 0.5 million as compensation to the victim’s family.
The convict had raped a six-year-old girl and strangulated her to death a month ago in Lodhran district.
The court awarded him the death sentence under the Anti-Terrorism Act 1997 and the Pakistan Penal Code on the very first day of the hearing as the trial proceedings were finished in less than a month by the court.
Earlier in the day, the convict was charge-sheeted and the witnesses’ statements were recorded. After that the court announced its verdict.
In 2015, Pakistan lifted the ban on carrying out death penalties and since then 465 prisoners had been executed.
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USA Cycling is the official governing body for all disciplines of competitive cycling in the United States. The 501c3, membership-based organization aims both to achieve sustained success in international cycling competition and to grow competitive cycling in America while delivering an exceptional customer experience.
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Thousands of people have marched through London demanding more government money for Britain's overburdened National Health Service.
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Trade unions and the main opposition Labour Party backed the "NHS in crisis: Fix it now" protest.
Marchers with placards proclaiming "Save our NHS" and "More staff, more beds, more funds" made their way through central London on Saturday toward Conservative Prime Minister Theresa May's Downing St. office.
Britain's state-funded health service has been under mounting pressure, with demand from a growing, aging population rising faster than investment. Winter illnesses and an exodus of stress-hit medical staff have led to thousands of canceled operations and long waits for ambulances and emergency treatment.
The British government says it is putting more money into health care and training more doctors and nurses.
Oscars producer: Kimmel will have 'field day' with envelope flub The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Tuesday that Jimmy Kimmel will return to host next year's 90th annual Academy Awards.
Annette Bening ordered Warren Beatty home after Best Picture fiasco The epic envelope flub ended with Annette Bening telling Warren Beatty to come home.
Academy Awards board voting on 'new protocols' this week All 54 members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science’s board of governors are scheduled to convene behind closed doors.
Ryan Gosling explains his Best Picture gaffe giggle-fit The "La La Land" star couldn't contain his laughter when the wrong film was called to win Best Picture.
Biologist Piper Dwight handed out red hearts to 14 African penguins at the California Academy of Sciences during a feeding Monday. Visitors took photos of the animals grabbing the hearts in their beaks and waddling around their enclosure.
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SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The San Francisco 49ers are easing linebacker Reuben Foster back into the system after he missed the start of the off-season program while dealing with a domestic violence case that was eventually dropped.
Foster was not allowed to participate in the off-season program until a judge ruled last week that he wouldn't have to stand trial on domestic violence charges. The judge determined there was no evidence that Foster ever hit his ex-girlfriend.
Foster rejoined the Niners last Thursday but has been held out of team drills as he gets back up to speed. He took part in individual drills during organized team activities but spent the time during team drills doing conditioning or watching teammates.
Defensive co-ordinator Robert Salah said there's no rush to get Foster back into team drills but added it won't take long for Foster to get back up to speed.
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Adam McNestrie 11 December 2017
London has a very difficult balancing act to pull off.
On the one hand, EC3's (re)insurers need to extract the maximum possible rate increase.
But on the other they need to defend their books against competitors like the domestic E&S players in the US or the continental reinsurers.
You might say that this predicament is no different to that faced by any other market, or indeed company.
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The U.N. Mideast envoy says the latest escalation in Gaza between its Hamas rulers and Israel is a warning of "how close to the brink of war we are every day."
Nikolay Mladenov told an emergency Security Council meeting on Wednesday that the international community should "unequivocally condemn" Hamas' rocket and mortar attack against Israel.
But he said "the dangerous escalation" can't be divorced from two months of protests at the Gaza fence in which some 110 Palestinians were killed and large numbers injured by Israeli fire.
The Security Council remained paralyzed, unable to agree on any action.
U.S. Ambassador Nikki Haley, who called the meeting, said a proposed statement to condemn the Hamas attacks was blocked. The U.S. previously blocked three statements to condemn Israeli killings during the protests.
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Two in custody after carjacked vehicle crashes on West Side
Two juveniles are in custody after a Jeep that was stolen at gunpoint last week from the Avondale neighborhood crashed Monday morning on the West Side.
At 4:23 a.m. Friday, a 46-year-old man was warming up his 2002 Jeep before work in the 2800 block of North Rockwell when he was carjacked at gunpoint, according to Chicago Police.
The suspects drove off in the Jeep and were last seen heading north on Rockwell, police said.
At 8:52 a.m. Monday, Harrison District officers on patrol were behind the stolen Jeep in traffic in the 500 block of South Kedzie, police said.
The Jeep took off and crashed at Congress Parkway and Kedzie Avenue, police said. Two juveniles were taken into custody, and two weapons were recovered.
Charges were pending against the two juveniles Monday afternoon.
DALLAS (AP) — San Antonio’s Kawhi Leonard is expected to make his season debut Tuesday when the Spurs visit Dallas.
Leonard has missed all 27 of the Spurs’ games this season while recovering from right quadriceps tendinopathy, a condition that causes pain and weakness in the knee.
Leonard last played in Game 1 of last season’s Western Conference finals. He hurt his left ankle in the opener of that series against Golden State, turning it while trying to land after a jump shot and coming down on the foot of Warriors center Zaza Pachulia.
The Spurs are listing Leonard as probable. Even without Leonard, who averaged a career-best 25.5 points last season and is a two-time defensive player of the year, the Spurs are 19-8 this season and third in the Western Conference.
It's been a big week at the Kansas City Zoo. Today, the youngest female gorilla at the zoo celebrated her birthday.
SAN ANTONIO - A far Northeast Side family and their pet dog were able to safely escape a late-night house fire, San Antonio firefighters said Wednesday.
The fire was reported just before midnight in the 5100 block of Dagger Flats, which is located not far from Seguin Road and North Foster Road.
Firefighters said when they arrived they found flames coming from the roof. The blaze originally caught a wooden beam on the outside of the house before spreading to an upstairs bedroom and then the attic.
Firefighters were able to quickly put out the flames. All the residents inside, as well as the family's pet dog were able to make it out unhurt.
Fire officials said the fire caused roughly $20,000 worth of damage to the home. Investigators are still working to determine the cause.
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BAGHDAD: Islamic State claimed responsibility for a suicide car bomb in Baghdad's Sadr City district on Monday which killed 24 people and wounded 67 others.
Amaq news agency, a site linked to the militants, said in a statement distributed online that the attack had targeted a gathering of Shi'ite Muslims, which the ultra-hardline Sunni group considers apostates.
(Reporting by Stephen Kalin; Editing by Louise Ireland)
× West Burlington Fire Department rescues man from grain bin
BURLINGTON, Iowa – A man was taken to Great River Medical Center for evaluation after being rescued from a grain bin on May 30.
A press release from the city of Burlington said that firefighters responded to rural West Burlington in Flint River Township after a man became trapped in a bin that was about two-thirds full of grain.
The man was trapped up to him arm pits after he had been working to move the grain out of the bin, the press release said. That is when the top crust gave way and sent the man down into the grain.
The press release said a specialized interlocking grain tube was then used to stabilize the victim inside the bin. A slow process was then started to remove the grain from the bin to free the victim. Once the victim was free, he was then able to walk out one of the doors of the bin to a waiting ambulance.
The man was then transported by Burlington Fire Department Ambulance to Great River Medical Center for evaluation.
More than 10,000 workers, youths and pensioners went on a one-day nationwide strike today
More than 10,000 workers, youths and pensioners from across all sectors came together on a one-day nationwide strike on Wednesay.
Austerity-stricken Greeks marched to parliament around noon (10.00am GMT) to voice their discontent over the new set of belt-tightening measures that look set to be implemented after the country's third international bailout expires this summer.
The action was organised by Greece's largest labour unions, the one representing the private sector, GSEE, and its public sector counterpart ADEDY.
But most of the protesters were waving flags of the Communist-affiliated group PAME.
They held banners clearly stating rage against the measures, the European Union imposing them and Greek politicians implementing the laws.
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Where a newly appointed judge has been serving as a member of the Board of Directors of a county bar association and as a member of the Executive Board of the Massachusetts Bar Association, the judge may complete those terms. “Our decision today is consistent with the decisions of a majority of judicial ethics advisory committees ...
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TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) – In what coach Bruce Arians called “great news,” Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson’s knee injury is not serious and will not require surgery.
An MRI showed Johnson has a left MCL sprain that would require six to eight weeks of rest and rehabilitation.
Johnson, speaking to reporters on Monday, said he knew a few moments after the injury that it wasn’t serious because of the amount of weight he could put on the leg and his ability to move around.
The injury ended his NFL record string of at least 100 yards from scrimmage in each of the first 15 games of a season. He also fell short in his bid to be the third player to have 1,000 yards rushing and 1,000 yards receiving in the same season. Johnson ended up with 1,239 yards rushing and 879 receiving.
ANKARA, Turkey: Turkish media say nine people were wounded in a barrage of rockets fired at two border towns in Turkey across from the Syrian Kurdish enclave of Afrin.
The state-run Anadolu Agency says three rockets targeted the town of Reyhanli in Hatay province on Friday, hitting a house, a road close to a marketplace and the outer wall of a workplace. Six people were hospitalized from that attack.
Governor Mehmet Tekinarslan says three more rockets hit the town of Kilis, northeast of Reyhanli, where at least three people were wounded.
Ankara launched a cross-border offensive into Afrin on Jan. 20 to rout the Syrian Kurdish militia it says is linked to insurgents fighting inside Turkey.
At least four people have been killed in rocket attacks on the two towns since then.—AP
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VAGABOND SKI & SOCIAL CLUB, an active social club for singles and married couples. Meeting and dance; with great music by Best of Everything on Wednesday, August 2, 2017; 7:00 (meeting), 8:00 (dance), at Knights of Columbus Hall, 1800 S. 92nd Street, West Allis. $5.00 Admission. www.vagabondskiclub.com
Tanya Moses, 58, of Harvey, works as a home health aide, earning about $10.50 an hour. Cobbling together enough hours, on minimum wage, makes it difficult to pay her bills.
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A strong push from a cold front moving through the Lander Foothills produced hurricane strength winds in the six o'clock hour Monday night. The high gusts downed tree limbs and burned out power line equipment leaving 798 Lander residents without power until 12:37 a.m. Tuesday morning.
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These are the results for Southington High School’s varsity contests for Friday, Dec. 30. For more in-depth coverage, read next week’s Southington Observer.
Boys Basketball: The Blue Knights suffered their third-straight loss, 45-27, at Cheshire (1-3). Jeremy Mercier led the offense with a team high of six points. Tim O’Shea and Tim Walsh contributed with four points apiece. Southington will look for their first win of the season when they travel to divisional Glastonbury (0-4) on Tuesday, Jan. 3 and host regional Windsor (4-1) on Thursday, Jan. 5. The Knights are currently 0-3 overall.
Girls Basketball: After dropping their last two games at home, the Lady Knights broke their skid by achieving their third win of the season with a 53-45 victory at Cheshire (1-5). Southington will look for more wins when they host divisional Glastonbury (5-0) on Tuesday, Jan. 3 and travel to regional Windsor (2-5) on Thursday, Jan. 5. The Knights are currently 3-2 overall.
Advocates pushing for passage of the Child Victims Act have begun running a digital ad campaign that largely targets those living in the district of state Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan, who has kept the legislation from coming to the floor for a vote. "Survivors are banding together to protect the next generation and to stand up for their rights," said victim Ana Wagner, who is featured in the video.
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The India Open will once again see World No 4 and Olympic silver medallist PV Sindhu taking part in the title clash.
Defending champion Sindhu defeated two-time former champion Ratchanok Intanon 21-13, 21-15 to book a place in the summit clash where she will face USA's Beiwen Zhang.
× O’Hare, Midway airports to offer unlimited free Wi-Fi
CHICAGO – O’Hare and Midway international airports will now be providing free unlimited Wi-Fi making long layovers a little more bearable.
The Chicago Department of Aviation says the airports previously provided free Wi-Fi with a 30-minute limit. Passengers will now have access to unlimited Wi-Fi _ plus streaming capabilities _ with rolling ads every 45 minutes.
Users can also opt for faster speeds by purchasing a one-day or a monthly subscription.
The switch to unlimited Wi-Fi is part of larger efforts to modernize the Chicago airports. Airport officials say they are working on two more modernization programs concerning technology and security.
O’Hare and Midway airports serve more than 100 million passengers each year and generate $45 billion for the area’s economy annually.
MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Earlier in the day, May said she and the cabinet agreed that the government should call a general election on June 8.
"This means that this will be – more than ever before – an election about standing up for Scotland, in the face of a right-wing, austerity obsessed Tory government with no mandate in Scotland but which thinks it can do whatever it wants and get away with it. In terms of Scotland, this move is a huge political miscalculation by the Prime Minister," Sturgeon said in a statement.
The Tories see a chance to move the UK to the right, force through a hard Brexit and impose deeper cuts. Let's stand up for Scotland. #GE17 — Nicola Sturgeon (@NicolaSturgeon) 18 апреля 2017 г.
The United Kingdom officially began the EU withdrawal process in late March by handing a formal letter to European Council President Donald Tusk. According to Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty, the United Kingdom now has two years to complete the negotiation process.
A home in Lake Club topped all transactions in this week's real estate. Todd Johnston Homes Inc. sold the home at 16428 Daysailor Trail to Cy Plyler and Sandra Plyler, trustees, of Bradenton, for $1.45 million.
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A boil advisory has been issued for part of Princeton.
The advisory is for West Evans Street to South Spring Street and includes South Center Street and South Fourth Street.
Officials recommend you boil your water for five minutes before using.
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O'Fallon students organize March For Our Lives
At 8 a.m. Saturday, March 24 in the parking lot across the street from O’Fallon City Hall, students, community members and leaders will take to the streets for school safety. The march is being organized by the O'Fallon chapter of March For Our Lives.
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Felix Wong's photo exhibit, "Moonshine," will be part of the summer art show at the Southeast Alaska Discovery Center. Jim Guenther's "Sacred Waters," a collection of acrylic ink on paper, is part of the summer art show at the Southeast Alaska Discovery Center.
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Following a horrific Easter Sunday scene, an Albuquerque woman landed behind bars while her boyfriend is at UNM Hospital with severe brain trauma. Police say Kasey Weaver was behind the wheel after an afternoon at Meow Wolf, a few drinks and a few anti-anxiety pills.
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LEOMINSTER, Mass. (AP) — A man arrested in connection with the death of a Google employee near her mother’s Massachusetts home last summer is due in court.
Angelo Colon-Ortiz will be arraigned Tuesday in Leominster District Court on assault with intent to rape and other charges in the Aug. 7 death of New York City resident Vanessa Marcotte.
The body of the 27-year-old Google account manager was found in the woods after she didn’t return from a run in Princeton, a small town about 40 miles (64 kilometers) west of Boston.
Authorities say Marcotte fought her attacker and DNA taken from her hands helped solve the case.
They say Colon-Ortiz, a Worcester resident, had been working in the area at the time. He’s been in custody since his Friday arrest. It’s unclear if he has a lawyer.
The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting Thursday to discuss the Syrian army’s Russia-backed offensive against rebel groups that has forced some 300,000 people to flee, diplomats said, The Associated Press reported.
Sweden, which holds the rotating Security Council presidency, requested the closed-door meeting along with Kuwait, Swedish diplomats said Tuesday.
The United Nations estimates that between 270,000 and 330,000 Syrians have fled since June 19 the ongoing bombings in the southwestern province of Daraa.
For Thursday’s meeting, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs will report to the 15 Council members about the humanitarian situation in Daraa, which borders Jordan.
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Penguins 101 provides 24/7 obsessive sports coverage of the Pittsburgh Penguins as a part of Sports Media 101 . For news, op/ed, game reviews, team updates and even rumors you will find all of it on Penguins 101.
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Turner totaled 11 points (5-7 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 0-2 FT), four blocks, three rebounds, two steals, and one assist in 30 minutes during the Trail Blazers' 95-89 win against the Timberwolves on Sunday.
Turner had posted two blocks on 10 separate occasions, but he shattered that career high on Sunday while swiping at least two steals for the eighth time this season. Turner doesn't have great wingspan and has never averaged more than 0.3 blocks or 1.0 steal per game during his six years in the league, so don't expect a repeat performance anytime soon. Nevertheless, fantasy owners will take what they can get from Turner, who has been somewhat of a disappointment thus far in his first year with the Trail Blazers.
A fishing boat moored at West Quay was targeted by thieves who made off with about $50,000 of gear. The warm summer has been a good one for boaties in Napier but it has also seen a slight spike in thefts of marine gear.
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Baku. 10 January. REPORT.AZ/ Famous Azerbaijani pianist, People's Artist Chingiz Sadikhov, who died in US, will be buried in Baku.
Report was informed at the Information and Public Relations Department of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
According to the instruction of President Ilham Aliyev, dead body of the People's Artist will be buried in II Alley of Honor. At present, relevant government agencies carry out organizational work in this regard.
Chingiz Sadikhov was awarded Honored Artist of Azerbaijan in 1959, and People's Artist in 1987. According to the order of President Ilham Aliyev dated October 28, 2009, he was conferred Glory order for his contribution to the development of Azerbaijani music.
The musician has lived in San Francisco, United States since 1994, in San Jose during recent times, and died on December 30, 2017.
British police Tuesday arrested Indian business tycoon Vijay Mallya in London on behalf of authorities in India, where he is wanted on charges of money laundering and bank demands that he pay back more than a billion dollars in loans extended to his now-defunct airline.
India's Enforcement Directorate, now investigating the liquor baron's debts totaling 94 billion rupees ($1.45 billion), asked a New Delhi court last year to demand Mallya's presence during proceedings.
India's Central Bureau of Investigation, the country's equivalent of the FBI, had charged the beleaguered tycoon with cheating and conspiracy for defaulting on a 9 billion rupee loan, given in 2009 .
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Helena Senators hosted the Missoula Mavericks in a Legion AA baseball doubleheader at Kindrick Legion Field in Helena.
Game 1: Senators - 0 vs. Mavericks - 2
Game 2: Senators - 2 vs. Mavericks - 7
Justice Shahnawaz Tariq has been appointed as inquiry officer to conduct inquiry against Sehwan Additional District and Sessions Judge Muhammad Saleem Larik on the charges of “inefficiency” and “misconduct”.
He has been appointed in pursuance of the provisions contained in Rule 10-A (2) r/w Rule 6 of the Sindh Civil Servants (Efficiency & Discipline) Rules, 1973, said an official statement on Monday.
The inquiry would be conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Sindh Civil Servants (Efficiency & Discipline) Rules, 1973 and report thereof may be forwarded within 15 days of its conclusion.
Hope Hicks, 28, was born in Greenwich, a town of 60,000 on the southwest tip of Connecticut that's a favorite spot for hedge fund headquarters.
She was a model, actress, and lacrosse player as a child, before getting her English degree at Southern Methodist University.
Hicks didn't intend on playing such a large role in a presidential campaign, instead falling into the gig through a job at the Trump Organization.
But she now finds herself as one of President Donald Trump's youngest advisers, serving as assistant to the president and director of strategic communications in the White House.
And Hicks has been with Trump — to use his words — "from the beginning." She stuck on his campaign through multiple staff revamps, including two high-profile changes at the campaign-chair position.
Here's what we know about Hicks.
This year’s Edmonton Folk Music Festival lineup includes a solid number of luminaries, returning faces and fan favourites including Buffy Sainte-Marie; Neko Case; Flatlander Jimmie Dale Gilmore & Bill Kirchen; superproducer guitarist Ry Cooder; the crowd-pleasing Michael Franti & Spearhead; Ferron and Her All-Star Band as well as already-announced Regina Spektor, known lately for her Orange is the New Black title song.
Festival producer Terry Wickham announced the full lineup at a media conference on Wednesday, May 30, 2018.
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Police in Portsmouth say they are working to track down man who burglarized a Family Dollar store.
The incident happened around 5 a.m. on Oct. 5 at a store on Greenwood Drive.
Video released Friday shows a man walk into the store and peer into a case of cigarettes. It appears from the video that he grabs a few packs and puts them into his pockets.
If your recognize him or have information on the incident, call the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP.
Jeffrey Krick talks to a fan during his performance at the first Logan Brinson Elvis Festival at the Lebanon Expo Center in Lebanon, Pa. All proceeds for the show will benefit The Lovis Foundation.
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TSN Hockey's Final NHL Draft Ranking is a compilation list put together by TSN Hockey Insider Bob McKenzie.
It is based on input from various scouts around the National Hockey League.
For the final edition, Bob has ranked the Top 93 players, covering what would be the first three rounds of the draft, as well as seven honourable mentions making it a Top 100.
Click on each player's name below for full profiles, statistics, NHL player comparables and video analysis from TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button.
The 2017 NHL Draft will take place in Chicago on Friday and Saturday.
The University Park Undergraduate Association will host the fourth annual Penn State Night of Remembrance ceremony beginning at 8 p.m. Thursday, April 26 on the steps of Old Main to honor the students who passed away this year.
The candlelight vigil will honor ten University Park Students, six World Campus students, and ten Commonwealth campus students, all who passed away between April 1, 2017 and March 31, 2018.
The ceremony will include music, secular readings, a reading of the students’ names, candle lighting, and an open student testimonial. UPUA also said it planned to contact Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) to ensure representatives would be present for students who may need support.
With its first bill of the 13th Assembly, UPUA voted to fund $89.98 for 500 candles with drip protectors for the vigil. The event is open to all students, faculty, and staff, in addition to members of the greater community.
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — The brutal killing is the latest in a string of incidents posted to Facebook or unfolding on Facebook Live.
The video was taken down after 3 hours, but not before it was downloaded and shared.
Now, Facebook is receiving criticism for not acting sooner.
KRON4’s Tech Reporter Gabe Slate explains what Facebook is doing about these types of videos.
Over the last year, there has been a growing number of videos showing murder, sexual assault, suicides, and torture that Facebook doesn’t want you to see in your feed.
But they don’t want to censor either.
Watch the above video to see Gabe’s full report.
The Pirates filled one of two empty spots on their 40-man roster Monday by acquiring right-hander Johnny Barbato from the New York Yankees for cash or a player to be named. He has been optioned to Class AAA Indianapolis, leaving the 25-man roster unaffected.
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A 65-year-old man has died following a crash in Shelton on Tuesday evening.
The crash happened around 7:45 p.m. at the intersection of Leavenworth Road, Birdseye Road and School Street.
Police said Michael Bonavita, of Ansonia was driving a 2004 Jeep Liberty. He was taken to the hospital where he died from his injuries.
The passenger in the Jeep Liberty was identified as 60-year-old Gregory Torwich, from Ansonia, who is listed as being in serious but stable condition.
A second car, a 2007 Dodge Ram pickup truck, was being driven by 28-year-old Alexander Groski of New Milford. He suffered minor injuries and refused treatment at the scene.
Anyone who may have witnessed the crash should contact police at (203) 924-1544.
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U.S. 100 dollar banknotes are seen in this picture illustration taken in Kiev, Ukraine, October 31, 2016. REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko/Illustration
NEW YORK The Federal Reserve provided $35 million of liquidity to foreign central banks in the latest week via its swap lines for foreign central banks, the New York Fed said on Thursday.
The European Central Bank swapped $35 million with a term of 7 days and a rate of 1.41 percent.
The Federal Reserve has established swap arrangements with the Bank of Canada, the Bank of England, the European Central Bank, the Swiss National Bank, and the Bank of Japan in an effort to respond to the reemergence of strains in short-term funding markets in Europe.
(The full Fed report can be found at: here)
Foot Locker has a history of putting together some great commercials that display a sense of self-awareness with NBA players, look no further than their ad of D'Angelo Russell throwing a phone out a window , and that continues with their new Father's Day special. Spliced together among some clips from Jonathan Isaac, Jayson Tatum and De'Aaron Fox talking about the impacts their fathers have made on their basketball careers is Lonzo Ball discussing his father, LaVar Ball.
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A South Texas city official who used a racial slur to describe two black assistant district attorneys has resigned.
Brownsville City Commissioner Cesar De Leon submitted his letter of resignation Thursday night, citing a conflict of interest between his duties as a lawyer and as a city commissioner.
Last month, multiple social media users posted audio clips of De Leon using slurs and derogatory language in referring to two prosecutors in the Cameron County District Attorney's Office. De Leon later apologized for the language, although he called the conversation private. He also said he believed the discussion was recorded, edited and released by the person to whom he was speaking.
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Information from: The Brownsville Herald, http://www.brownsvilleherald.com
FILE - This March 13, 2014 file photo provided by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife shows a female wolf from the Minam pack outside La Grande, Ore., after it was fitted with a tracking collar. Uncredited AP
× Upset bowling alley owner changes theme of Super Bowl event
COLOMA, Mich. (AP) — An Army veteran who always turns the Super Bowl into a bowling party in a small Michigan town is changing the theme this year as his own protest against the NFL’s protesting players.
Ray Steadmon owns Coloma Lanes in Coloma in southwestern Michigan. He’s encouraging bowlers who sign up for his Stars and Stripes tournament to wear patriotic clothes instead of their favorite NFL shirts. Teams will have names such as Seals, Paratroopers and Rangers.
Steadmon tells the Kalamazoo Gazette that he’s a “huge NFL football fan,” but he’s upset over players who didn’t stand during the national anthem. Steadmon doesn’t mind protests. But the 60-year-old draws a line at the anthem.
He’s been holding Super Bowl bowling parties for about 30 years. Dan Gulliver, a regular participant, says he supports Steadmon and “whatever he comes up with.”
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District revises policy banning guns outside of school
LACEY, N.J. (AP) — A New Jersey school district has revised a policy that banned students from having guns outside of school.
The policy had said Lacey students could be punished for having weapons "on or off school grounds." But it now states that students cannot bring weapons to school or on a bus.
The Association of New Jersey Rifle & Pistol Clubs had threatened to sue the district over the policy. That came amid reports that two students had been suspended for posting a picture of guns at a shooting range.
The district has said reports of the discipline were incorrect but has declined to provide specifics, citing privacy rules.
The gun association says the policy change appears to address its major concerns. But the group's lawyers are still reviewing it.
The dollar fell against the euro and a broad range of other currencies Wednesday, as investors took stock of the latest developments in Italian politics.
The euro was recently up 1.1% at $1.1663. The WSJ Dollar Index, which measures the U.S. currency against a basket of 16 others, was off 0.6% at 87.06.
Tensions eased Wednesday as Italian...
Arsenal have been linked with a move for Mario Balotelli (right)
Balotelli has spent the last two seasons at Nice but is a free agent heading into the summer.
He scored 25 goals for the Ligue 1 club this season, getting his career back on track after a number of turbulent years.
Balotelli shone in Italy’s 2-1 friendly win over Saudi Arabia on Monday, which has triggered calls for the striker to become a regular once again in the Azzurri XI.
And Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport claim his agent Mino Raiola is working on landing the 27-year-old a new club.
According to the report, Raiola has opened talks with Roma, Genoa and Parma.
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John Riley of Youngstown is the winner of the Queen of Hearts drawing at Crickets Bar and Grill on Midlothian Boulevard. The cash prize was estimated at $319,000.
He lives in the Brownlee Woods section of the city, said he got a fresh haircut today, and walked to the drawing.
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LEWES, Del.- The Lewes Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying possible suspects in a number of car break-ins.
Around 3:45 p.m. Tuesday, windows to three different cars were smashed as they were parked at the Lewes Dog Park on Great Marsh Circle. The suspect(s) took purposes that were in plain view from inside the cars before leaving the area, police said.
Within an hour of the break-ins, two men attempted to use stolen credit cards at the Walmart in Milford.
Anyone with information about the identities of these men are asked to contact the Lewes Police Department at 302-654-6264.
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Two men are in jail, after Lancaster County deputies find over 100 credit cards with stolen information on them, during a traffic stop Tuesday morning in west Lincoln.
Sheriff Terry Wagner says a mini van was stopped for speeding on Interstate 80 at the NW 48th Street exit around 8:30am. Based on behavior, deputies searched the mini van and found a pouch in a rear storage area that contained 118 credit cards.
Those cards were re-swiped to get credit card information from several victims.
Deputies arrested 31-year-old Angel Martinez-Coca of Grand Island and 49-year-old Juan Lopez of Hollywood, Florida. Both men are in jail for criminal possession of a financial transaction device.
First 15 Minutes of Batman: The Enemy Within - Episode 1
(Produced in partnership with Telltale Games) Batman: The Enemy Within is the second season of Batman: The Telltale Series. Here are the first 15 minutes of Episode 1 - The Enigma. Caution - Spoilers ahead!
ROME (AP) — Italian media say an Italian man who drove his car last week into pedestrians near a Christmas market had been aiming to kill.
The ANSA news agency reported Monday that the man is being investigated on suspicion of wanting to carry out a massacre. His car on Saturday seriously injured a woman at an outdoor skating ring near the Sondrio, northern Italy, holiday market before crashing into a pillar.
Originally, the crash, which slightly injured two other strollers in the pedestrian-only square, was blamed on drunk driving.
Sondrio's chief prosecutor wasn't immediately available for comment. The reported accusation indicated there was no sign of terrorist aims.
ANSA said the suspect, 27, when he was arrested at the scene, said that he "should have killed more" people.
A news conference is scheduled for Thursday, June 15 by the family of the American released by North Korea.
Twenty-two-year-old Otto Warmbier is in a coma at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center.
He was arrested in January of 2016 while in North Korea and sentenced to 15 years hard labor in prison. At the time, he was a student at the University of Virginia.
Warmbier’s family says he has been in a coma for more than a year.
Baku. 13 October. REPORT.AZ/ The Iraqi Kurdish Regional administration (IKBY) Security Agency claimed that Iraqi army and Hashdi Shabi were plotting military stacks in Kirkuk, oil wells and military airport.
Report informs citing the TGRT, information circulated by France Press. "The Iraqi army and Hashdi Shabi were spotted in south of Kirkuk in town of Beşir village and Tazehurmatu with tanks, cannons, Hummer and or heavy weapons," security agency said in a statement made on Twitter. The statement suggests that Iraqi army and Hashdi Shabi's military shipments to south of city were to seize oil wells, airport and military bases in Peshmerga control.
× Officer shoots, wounds suicidal man in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) _ Authorities say an officer has shot and wounded a man who pointed a rifle at responding officers after calling 911 to report that he wanted to commit suicide.
Springfield police said in a news release that 43-year-old Jerry Beasley, of Springfield, is in stable condition at a hospital after he was shot Saturday night. He is charged in Greene County with assault on a law enforcement officer and unlawful use of a weapon. Bond is set at $40,000.
The release says a perimeter was established around Beasley’s home after he threatened to shoot neighbors and responding officers. Police say officers attempted to talk to Beasley but that he refused to put down the rifle. He was shot after positioning himself behind a vehicle and pointing the rifle at officers.
Chinese President Xi Jinping has struck a stridently nationalistic tone in his closing address to the annual session of the ceremonial parliament at which term limits on his rule were abolished.
Xi told the nearly 3,000 delegates to the National People’s Congress on Tuesday that “not one inch” of Chinese territory would ever be separated from the nation.
He declared that any attempt to separate Taiwan from the Chinese nation was “doomed to failure,” despite the self-governing island democracy’s de-facto independent status.
He said Chinese are “closer now than at any time in history to realizing the great rejuvenation of the Chinese people.”
The congress’ most significant achievement was the passage of a constitutional amendment ending term limits on the president and vice president, allowing Xi to rule indefinitely.
White House names deputy chief for policy
WASHINGTON (AP) — White House official Christopher Liddell has been named deputy chief of staff for policy coordination.
White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders said Monday that Liddell will serve under Chief of Staff John Kelly and will work with Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations Joe Hagin. He will be charged with managing the policy process.
In a statement, Kelly says Liddell is "highly qualified to oversee and coordinate our policy process."
A former executive at Microsoft and General Motors, Liddell has been with the administration since the transition. He served as director of strategic initiatives and worked in the White House Office of American Innovation. The White House says he will continue to work with that office.
BELMAR — Three separate applicants are requesting variances from the Belmar Zoning Board of Adjustment to move forward with plans to build a total of 61 new housing units within the borough.
The applicants, 109 12th Avenue Inc., Edelman Investment Group LLC and 405 14th Belmar LLC and 402-404 15th Ave. LLC currently have applications before the board.
All three hearings, the first two on Wednesday, May 23, and the third on Thursday, May 24, drew large crowds, with Wednesday’s hearings being standing room only, to voice their concerns about the project.
The hearings were adjourned to later dates for different reasons. They will be heard on June 28 and July 26, respectively, at 7 p.m. at Belmar Municipal Court, 601 Main St.
According to the borough engineer’s reports on both applications on 12th Avenue, obtained by The Coast Star through an Open Public Records Act request, 109 12th Avenue Inc. and Edelman Investment Group LLC are separate applications that are being proposed “contempo- raneously.”
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Authorities are warning of dangerous weather conditions this weekend. A total fire ban has been declared for much of Victoria.
Canadian household debt as a share of income dipped in the first quarter but remained near record highs, Statistics Canada said on Wednesday in a report likely to reinforce concerns that consumers are becoming overly indebted.
The ratio of debt to disposable income edged down to 166.9 per cent from an adjusted 167.2 per cent in the fourth quarter. That meant Canadians owed $1.67 for every dollar of disposable income.
The Bank of Canada - which warns borrowers that interest rates will one day move up from near record lows - last week said rising consumer debt levels and an unbalanced housing market had raised household vulnerabilities.
On a seasonally adjusted basis, households borrowed $27.5 billion in the first quarter, down from $27.6 billion in the previous quarter.
Mortgages made up $20.9 billion of this, an increase of $2.7 billion, while consumer credit and non-mortgage loans fell $2.8 billion to $6.5 billion.
Super Bowl LII is two days away, so we have some time to go before we learn who will be crowned Super Bowl MVP.
The question of who won the regular season MVP award may have already been answered, although, unintentionally.
Take a look at this tweet below, which on the surface appears harmless. But took a closer look, and you’ll see that what’s written on that piece of paper seems like concrete evidence that TB12 will be MVP.
Take a look.
NFL MVP will be awarded this weekend, but someone was carrying Tom Brady's acceptance speech in plain view of media during Pats presser today…. pic.twitter.com/Oxo2DUKSyJ — Brad E. Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) February 2, 2018
If Brady can manage to lead the Patriots to victory in Super Bowl LII, he’ll have a shot at clinching his record fifth Super Bowl MVP award.
Not bad for a 40-year-old.
MUMBAI, April 6 India's central bank will focus on draining excess liquidity from the system in the new fiscal year, Governor Urjit Patel said after the monetary policy meeting on Thursday.
The Reserve Bank of India kept its repo rate unchanged at 6.25 percent for a third consecutive policy meeting on Thursday as it continues to guard against a potential flare-up in inflation and an uncertain global economic environment.
"The objective is to more finely align the money market rates with the policy rate, bring down volatility and create conditions for improved transmission of monetary policy across the whole spectrum of interest rates," Patel said.
(Reporting by Suvashree Dey Choudhury; Writing by Abhirup Roy)
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"While some pundits believe that California is poised to become the new Marijuana Capital, New England is tentatively set to house the biggest pot farm in the U.S. The Colorado company AmeriCann has announced plans to build the nation’s largest marijuana grow facility in Massachusetts, reports Quartz. Construction is slated to begin March 17 on a 53-acre tract in Freetown. Initially intended to be home to a Boston Beer Company brewery, AmeriCann acquired the area during the fall for a little under $5 million." (01/01/16)
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Montreal greats Jean Beliveau and Maurice Richard and Detroit legend Gordie Howe were among the Hall of Famers honoured by the NHL on Sunday as the league started unveiling a list of its 100 greatest players as part of its centennial season celebration. The 33 players announced prior to the Centennial Classic between the Detroit Red Wings and Toronto Maple Leafs played primarily during the league's first 50 years .
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A tricycle driver turned over a P90k worth of gadgets to Santander Police Station on Monday, August 14.
Floriano Culanag, 49 years old, a resident of Brgy. Pasil, Santander, handed over to police a plastic bag full of gadgets.
Culanag earns a maximum of P200 a day as tricycle driver.
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Gao Jie, the Chinese national who owns the bag, claimed the gadgets from Santander Police Station and expressed gratitude for Culanag’s honesty.
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A Palestinian protester jumps near burning tyres during clashes with Israeli security forces following a demonstration in the West Bank town of Bethlehem to show their support for Palestinians imprisoned in Israeli jails after hundreds of detainees launched a hunger-strike.
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The head of Libya's unity government and a rival army chief were to meet in Cairo on Tuesday to find a solution to turmoil in the country, a government official said. The UN-backed Government of National Accord has struggled to assert its authority across the North African country since starting work in Tripoli nearly a year ago.
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× Parents charged after unstrapped baby thrown from car seat, lands on head
CONWAY, S.C. – Two South Carolina parents face child neglect charges after a teething baby was allegedly thrown from his unstrapped car seat by his father.
According to The State, 22-year-old Jacob Lowman became “angry” on March 10 when his son started to cry, so he threw the baby’s car seat in the air. The unstrapped child flew out of the seat and landed on his head.
The child’s mother, Juliana Biggerstaff, said she tried to take the boy to the hospital but Lowman said he’d be taken away from them if she did; so she decided to “feed him a bottle to get him to stop crying” instead.
Police say Biggerstaff is charged because police said she didn’t contact authorities about the child’s injury.
“[Biggerstaff] never tried seeking care for the victim and had ample opportunity to contact emergency services to check on the victim’s injuries,” the report said.
Lowman and Biggerstaff were arrested on Thursday and posted $5,000 bonds on Friday.
Spacious, gracious, ready-to-go family home on one of the best streets in Thornhill. 101 Tangreen Circle is a four plus one bedroom, two-storey home, measuring 3,140 square feet featuring huge combined living/dining, kosher kitchen with walk-in pantry and walk-out to patio. Main floor study/family room. Full finished basement with ample storage. Master suite has gorgeous five-piece en-suite and walk-in. House new furnace, stainless steel appliances and fenced-in yard.
He said the president had asked the national security council to integrate the efforts of the Defence and State departments and U.S. intelligence agencies to develop options if "this pattern of behaviour continues and if the North Korean regime refuses to denuclearise". "We want to see North Korea abandon its reckless path of the development of nuclear weapons, and also its continual use and testing of ballistic missiles is unacceptable".
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Phoenix U13s win Memorial Day Bash
The Phoenix 13U of the Lebanon Youth Baseball League won the major division in the Game 7 Memorial Day Bash at Barfield Park in Murfreesboro. The Phoenix went 3-0 on championship Sunday with shutouts in the final two games after edging the MJ Mojo 6-5. They shut out Game Time 11-0 and, in the final, Caliber Baseball 2-0. On the bottom row are (from left) Bryce Fuller, Brody Hall, Jay Dillard, Jackson Lea, Braden Metzgar and Isaiah Douglas. On the back row are coach Josh Powell, Nathan Martinez, Easton Forsythe, Ben Estes, Jackson Bone, Ian Walsh, Connor Gannon, Austin Weatherford and Brody Hays.
Goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey has signed a new contract to keep him at Crystal Palace until 2021.
The Wales international, 31, joined Palace from Wolves in January 2014 and has since taken over from Julian Speroni as first-choice goalkeeper.
He will face competition to keep hold of the No 1 spot following the arrival, also on a three-year contract, of Spaniard Vincente Guaita from Getafe, but Hennessey told the Palace website: 'I'm really happy to commit my future to the club.
Wayne Hennessey has signed a new contract to keep him at Crystal Palace until 2021
'I've always said how much I enjoy playing football here and the way we ended last season shows what we're capable of achieving as a team.
'Now I just want to concentrate on preparing for the new season and play my part in helping the club push on to the next level.'
Hennessey's decision to commit to Palace follows the departure of Yohan Cabaye to Dubai-based Al Nasr after his deal expired, while Joel Ward extended his contract for a further three years.
Lorde had a busy weekend after a surprise concert Friday night and her Coachella performance Sunday.
The singer had not taken the stage since 2014 and decided to come back with a bang. Her surprise concert on Friday at Pappy & Harriet’s in Pioneertown, California, sold out quickly, with tickets priced at just $20 — “because i’m 20 and because i love you,” she wrote on Twitter.
And concertgoers were in for a treat: Lorde debuted new songs from her upcoming album, “Melodrama,” including one called “Sober.”
65 Photos Scenes from Coachella 2017 The California music and arts festival this year features as headliners Radiohead, Lady Gaga and Kendrick Lamar
She also debuted “Homemade Dynamite” at Coachella on Sunday — it was the song’s world premiere.
The singer’s new album is out June 16.
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Houston police report Alexander Centeno, who had been last seen Monday evening, has been found safe.Alexander was last seen at about 8:15 p.m., not far from Landis Elementary School.Shortly before 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, police said Alexander had been located. No other information on his whereabouts was immediately available.
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• 111 rotations with 2,493 passengers transported between Djibouti and Aden on behalf of 41 service users (14 UN agencies, 23 INGOs, 4 NNGOs), for an average use rate of 45% (maximum capacity 25 passengers per leg/50 per voyage).
• Thanks to the contributions received by Canada, ECHO, Germany, CERF and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, WFP and the Logistics Cluster will be able to extend the service until the end of 2018.
× Chicago Nurse Swept Away By Rising Waters While Hiking In Hawaii
A Chicago nurse who was working in Hawaii disappeared over the weekend, according to CBS Chicago. Kelly Mrowinski was swept away by rising waters while she was hiking.
Authorities say the man she was hiking with fell over Piinonua Falls but made it out of the water. Mrowinski did not.
Helicopters have been searching the area above the scenic Wailuku River in Hilo since Saturday morning.
Mrowinski posted about her trip to Hawaii at the start of the year on her Facebook page, where friends commented “safe travels” and “have a great assignment.”
She was working as a traveling nurse at Hilo Hospital.
“Our hopes and thoughts are with the family,” hospital officials said in a written statement. “We appreciated Kelly for coming to Hilo to provide care to our community. This excellent nurse was well received by her colleagues.”
Authorities have extended the search at the family’s request.
The Toyota Celica was a serious sales hit in the United States, at least in the areas that lacked rust and/or enraged Detroit autoworkers with sledgehammers, but its four-cylinder engine didn't have the horsepower to be a real Datsun Z-car competitor. Starting in 1978, Toyota offered a stretched Celica liftback with a single-overhead-cam straight-six engine and named it the Supra.
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CHICAGO — An appeals court has refused to toss corruption charges against former U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock, saying it can't assess whether his prosecution violated constitutional separation-of-powers clauses until after he goes to trial.
The 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago says in its unanimous ruling Wednesday that it doesn't believe appellate courts have the authority to address such questions until after a verdict. No date has been set for the 36-year-old Schock's trial on 22 corruption counts.
The Republican from the central Illinois city of Peoria was indicted in 2016 on charges of misusing funds. He resigned in 2015 amid scrutiny of his spending, including to redecorate his Capitol Hill office in the style of the TV show "Downton Abbey."
A Schock spokesman didn't have an immediate comment.
The European Union parliament has voted in favour of a landmark trade deal with Canada.
The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) is designed to unite the markets of 35 million Canadians with 500 million Europeans.
Ratification by the European Union parliament, with a 408-254 vote, now paves the way for the agreement to come into force on a provisional basis, meaning over 90 per cent of it could be put into practice within months, while the rest must be ratified by individual EU member countries.
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SKOPJE, Macedonia (AP) — Customs officers in Macedonia say they have seized more than 300 kilograms of cannabis in a truck, hidden in pallets loaded with sacks of rice, at a border crossing with Greece.
The customs office said Tuesday that the drugs, bound for Western Europe, had an estimated street value of 800,000 euros ($990,000). The 36-year-old Greek truck driver, whose name wasn't provided, was arrested on trafficking charges.
The office said the vehicle had started out in Athens and that details of the case had been forwarded to a prosecutor's office.
Macedonia is a major transit point for international drug traffickers, including the transport of heroin from southwest Asia to Europe, and has recently seen a spike in cannabis trafficking, according to reports from European Union monitoring agencies.
Brett Young made an appearance on Good Morning America April 23 to perform "Mercy." The country singer's latest single is a Top 20 hit and is featured on his debut self-titled album.
Young was recently named the 2018 ACM New Male Vocalist of the Year. He has also garnered two Billboard Music Award nominations for Top Country Album and Top Country Song.
The 37-year-old admits, "it's been really cool to see it come to life," in regards to the heartbreak ballad. "Mercy" was co-written by Young alongside Sean McConnell and follows his No. 1 hits, "Sleep Without You" and "In Case You Didn't Know."
Supporters gathered Monday at Pullman Square to express support for the City of Huntington in the America's Best Communities competition.
Now, that the pep rally has concluded, city leaders leave for Denver where their presentation to the judges will be at 12 noon on Wednesday.
"Love Symbol #2" by the Pantone Color Institute.
"Purple Rain" now has its own color.The Prince Estate and Pantone Color Institute have announced the creation of a custom hue of purple inspired by the music icon called Love Symbol #2."The (naturally) purple hue, represented by his 'Love Symbol #2' was inspired by his custom-made Yamaha purple piano, which was originally scheduled to go on tour with the performer before his untimely passing at the age of 57," Pantone said in a press release . "The color pays tribute to Prince's indelible mark on music, art, fashion and culture."
An empty lot and sign are all thats left from the fire last year at Wendy's location near the Oxford Exchange and I-20. The Wendy's restaurant at Leon Smith Parkway north of Interstate 20 that burned in November might reopen later this year, according to a spokesman for the franchise operation that owned the restaurant.
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NEW YORK (AP) — "The Most Interesting Man in the World" is giving up beer for tequila.
Actor Jonathan Goldsmith appeared as the sophisticated, eccentric and worldly pitchman for Dos Equis beer for nearly a decade. He's now promoting Astral Tequila.
In a new ad, the 78-year-old Goldsmith nods at his Dos Equis days by raising a glass of tequila and saying, "I told you I don't always drink beer."
Dos Equis announced Goldsmith's departure from the long-running ad campaign last year. It has continued the campaign with a younger actor.
UK court drops lawsuit against IVF clinic in forgery case
LONDON (AP) — Britain's High Court has dismissed a lawsuit against an IVF clinic by a man who says his ex-wife forged his signature to conceive a child using an egg fertilized with his sperm.
A judge said the clinic hadn't been negligent, but slammed the "desperate, dishonest" behavior of the man's former wife.
The man, identified only as ARB, says his ex-wife forged his name on a consent-to-thaw form for an embryo the couple had frozen before their split.
The embryo was transplanted at a London clinic in October 2010 and a daughter born the following summer.
ARB sued, seeking damages to cover the cost of the child's upkeep.
Judge Robert Jay ruled in the clinic's favor Friday but said his judgment was "a complete personal and moral vindication for ARB."
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) - A South Carolina man convicted of killing seven people says he has more victims who have not been discovered.
The Herald-Journal of Spartanburg reports that, in an eight-page letter, Todd Kohlhepp wrote that he tried to tell investigators and informed the FBI, but he said "it was blown off." He also wrote, "At this point, I really don't see reason to give numbers or locations."
Don Wood, chief division counsel with the FBI's Columbia office, said the agency has a pending investigation, but wouldn't comment specifically on what the FBI is doing.
The 46-year-old Kohlhepp pleaded guilty in May to seven counts of murder for killings that took place over more than a decade, all as he ran a real estate business. He was sentenced to life in prison.
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Myanmar, or erstwhile Burma, is a country shaped by many influences and Burmese food as opposed to its common perception of it being an ineligible straggler in the hierarchy of Asian cuisines is actually a beautiful medley of cultural mix. Influenced by rich flavours from countries such as India, China and Thailand, Burmese cuisine has its own unique qualities - it is richer than authentic Chinese food but less spicy than Indian and Thai cuisines.
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Raymond E Ashcraft Fire & EMS Station in Copperas Cove have placed new signs that discourage motorists from passing through the property.
"We had an increase in the amount of traffic from the adjacent roadway where the individuals are driving across the property to get to a roadway that is behind the actual building," Deputy Fire Chief and Emergency Management Coordinator, Gary Young said.
The driveways are suppose to be "for authorized emergency personnel," but people use the area to cut through the city, the department said. This causes potential harm to firefighters who are using the area for training and other daily duties they added.
Tonight at ten, find out what the fire station is doing to combat the problem.
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Many animal lovers old and young alike enjoy feeding ducks.
But if an ordinance under consideration by city council passes, people caught feeding any waterfowl in any city park will face a fine.
The item listed on council’s December 12 agenda notes Moline currently does not restrict the feeding of waterfowl in city parks but under the proposed ordinance “no person shall be permitted to provide and distribute food to any species of waterfowl within any City park.”
If passed, the ordinance calls for violators to be “subject to a fine of not less than $25 plus court costs and not more than $750 plus court costs.”
The Moline Parks and Recreation Board already approved the changes at a meeting back in August.
The item is on the agenda for the Tuesday night meeting of the Moline City Council, which begins at 5:30 p.m. at 619 16th Street in Moline.
The Iowa DOT's Message Monday this week promotes buckling up with a March Madness twist.
Today's message reads: "48 traffic deaths this year. Buckleology: The act of picking safety to win."
According to the DOT, nearly 40 percent of people who die on Iowa’s highways are not wearing seat belts. The DOT says one factor is adults forgetting to buckle up when riding in the back seat.
Explosive phone records and intercepted calls show 'Trump aides and campaign staff repeatedly contacted Russian intelligence officers in the year before the election'... and Donald WAS briefed Is there a conspiracy inside Washington to destroy Trump's inner circle? Top Republican claims Flynn was the appetizer - Kellyanne will be next and Trump is 'the entree' White House secrets and lies crisis explodes: Trump FIRED his national security adviser over 'eroding level of trust' - but Mike Pence was kept in dark for days even AFTER FBI quizzed Flynn Rantings of the brilliant general who lost the plot: How Mike Flynn went from one of US's most respected intelligence officers to the country's 'angriest general' More bad news for Kellyanne as ethics watchdog says White House needs to investigate and even DISCIPLINE her over endorsing Ivanka's fashion range Russia tests the waters: Military ... (more)
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As any Houstonian knows, our city is a proud meat mecca, a capital of all things 'cue, choice cuts, and carne.So could a town that witnesses myriad barbecue bashes - not to mention a new steakhouse opening seemingly every month, support an annual vegan festival?The founders of Vegandale Food Drink Festival say yes.For more on this story visit our partners at Culturemap
Chris Jackson WPA – Pool/Getty Images(LONDON) — Queen Elizabeth did not attend New Year’s Day Church Services due to a lingering cold.
“Her Majesty The Queen will not attend Sunday worship at Sandringham today,” Buckingham Palace said in a statement.
“The Queen does not yet feel ready to attend church as she is still recuperating from a heavy cold.”
Queen Elizabeth also missed Christmas Day services, the first time she has missed the service in several years, according to BBC News.
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Austria's chancellor praised workers of his country's railway company for what he called their outsize resistance to Nazism during the Holocaust. Christian Kern's praise for the partisans of the Austrian federal railways, or BBO, appeared in a statement he penned for an exhibition about the firm's role during the Holocaust that opened last month at the University of Tel Aviv.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – The suspect in the deadly Antioch church shooting has been indicted by a grand jury.
Emanuel Samson faces 43 charges, including first-degree murder, aggravated assault and reckless endangerment, among others.
Samson is accused of firing shots inside the Burnette Chapel Church of Christ in Antioch last September.
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One person was killed and seven others were hurt.
Samson is expected to appear in court on Tuesday.
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BERLIN — Germany’s foreign minister says a “United States of Europe” proposed by his party’s leader wouldn’t spell the end of nation-states on the continent.
Martin Schulz, who heads the centre-left Social Democrats, told a party meeting last week that countries refusing to sign a treaty establishing a federal “United States of Europe” by 2025 should leave the European Union.
Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel told German public broadcaster ARD on Sunday that the idea was “no contradiction to the Europe of fatherlands or motherlands.”
Gabriel says European nations can’t defend their interests alone on the global stage and “unless we stand together, our children won’t have a voice in the world.”
Talks between the Social Democrats and Chancellor Angela Merkel’s conservative Union on extending their “grand coalition” for a new government resume Monday.
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Rob Gronkowski's dad isn't concerned about his son's head or health heading into the Super Bowl, telling TMZ Sports ... Gronk's fine, focused and ready to go!!!
He also put on a one-man dance show with wild friends chanting his name -- standard Gronk family swagger.
We got Gordon Gronkowski -- aka "Big G" -- heading into the Leather and Laces Party in Minnesota Friday night more than ready to have a good time ... and he doesn't even hint there's any reason to think his son's not going to have a great game
Patriots Nation's been uneasy all week about Gronk's status for Sunday -- since he just got medically cleared Thursday following a concussion in the AFC Championship -- but Big G says there's no reason to worry.
As he tells us ... Gronk's the best.
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In the latest episode of Slate’s weekly Game of Thrones podcast, the Slatesters discuss the many plotlines in “Eastwatch,” including Jaime Lannister’s loyalties, the return of Gendry, the sneaky games between Littlefinger and Arya, Jon Snow’s plan to take on the White Walkers, and whether Dany’s forcefulness is foolish.*
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A Madison Co., Missouri woman is dead after a fire at her home Friday night.
It happened after 11 p.m. when Cherokee Pass firefighters were called out to a structure fire in Madison County on Road 415.
Upon arrival, the single story wood framed house was fully engulfed. Fire crews worked to extinguished the fire before they were able to enter the home, where they found the body of an elderly woman, identified as Lucille Francis, 74.
Cherokee Pass Fire Chief Bill Starke added that Francis had two family members there that were visiting her. They were able to break out a bedroom window and escape before the fire reached them.
The cause of the fire is under investigation with the Missouri State Fire Marshal, and the cause of death is under investigation with the Madison County Coroner's Office.
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The Federal Government has moved to reverse a major Federal Court ruling relating to native title claims. Earlier this month an appeal court ruled a single member of a claimant group can prevent an Indigenous land use agreement from being registered if they withhold their consent. The Government today introduced a bill to reinstate a 2010 decision that was effectively overruled by the appeal court.
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Administration Commissioner Jay Dardenne, right, talks about the budget in the House Appropriations Committee as it takes up the state budget during the special session Monday June 12, 2017, in Baton Rouge, La.. From left, Jim Henderson, President of the University of Louisiana System; F. King Alexander, LSU System President; Joe Rallo, Commissioner of Higher Education; Deputy Administration Commissioner Barbara Goodson and State Budget Director Barry Dusse wait to answer questions in the House Appropriations Committee as it takes up the state budget during the special session Monday June 12, 2017, in Baton Rouge, La..
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Charlotte Oh and Darren Callahan are the parents of the first baby born in Maine in 2017. Zander Reuben Callahan weighed in at 7 pounds, 3 ounce and measured 16 inches, according to his mother.
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GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Coyotes have brought back Brad Richardson, signing the center to a two-year, $2.5 million contract.
The Coyotes announced the deal with Richardson, an unrestricted free agent, on Tuesday.
The 33-year-old Richardson has played three seasons in Arizona, with 19 goals and 36 assists. He had three goals and 12 assists in 76 games last season after being limited to 16 games due to injuries in 2016-17.
Richardson has 81 goals and 123 assists in 13 NHL seasons with Arizona, Vancouver, the Los Angeles Kings and Colorado Avalanche.
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Millbay is a fascinating part of Plymouth, steeped in history.
Although now much changed, with a sea of modern development, it was once very different.
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Mohamed Salah celebrates a goal with team mates during Liverpool's 5-2 win in the first leg of their Champions League semifinal against AS Roma. Photo: Getty Images
Liverpool has taken a big step towards the Champions League final.
It took a 5-2 win over AS Roma in the first leg of its semifinal an Anfield this morning.
Two late Roma goals, however, will give the Italians, who came back from 4-1 down to beat Barcelona in the previous round, some hope of an upset in the return game next week.
Two superbly taken goals from Mohamed Salah gave Juergen Klopp's side a 2-0 lead at halftime and Liverpool ripped Roma apart after the break.
A Sadio Mane goal and then two Roberto Firmino goals put Liverpool 5-0 up and Klopp felt comfortable enough to take off Salah, who had been outstanding.
Yet Edin Dzeko struck for the visitors in the 81st minute and four minutes later Diego Perotti converted a penalty to generate some tension for the return in Rome.
Bayern Munich and Real Madrid meet in the other semifinal tomorrow.
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Windsor TFC has appointed Zibby Piatkiewicz as head coach of the League One Ontario soccer franchise.
“Zibby’s commitment and qualifications are a tremendous fit for our program,” said Vancho Cirovski. “We look forward to a long-term relationship and success with his guidance.”
Piatkiewicz holds a National B Coaching licence from Soccer Canada.
Piatkiewicz grew up in the Windsor soccer community as a longtime member of Polonia White Eagles before moving to the Windsor Lancers.
At the university, he began coaching as part of head coach Steve Hart’s staff and also became a youth coach with LaSalle Soccer Club.
Windsor TFC’s home opener is April 28 at 7:30 p.m. at the University of Windsor’s Alumni Field.
NORFOLK, Va. – A teen was injured in a shooting while walking in Norfolk Wednesday afternoon.
Police responded to the area at 2:20 p.m. The 16-year-old told detectives that he was walking over the I-64 crosswalk when he heard gunshots and realized he had been hit.
He ran over to the 1200 block of Curie Court, where police were called. His injuries are said to be non-life threatening. He was taken to Sentara Norfolk General Hospital for treatment.
Details are still developing.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Norfolk Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP (1-888-562-5887).
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Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne is suing the Opposition leader for defamation.
A spokeswoman for Wynne says a statement of claim was filed today in order for the premier to be able to continue with her case against Patrick Brown.
Wynne's lawyer first demanded in a letter in September that Brown withdraw comments he made a day before the premier testified as a witness at a trial in Sudbury, Ont., involving two provincial Liberals facing Election Act bribery charges.
Brown had told reporters he hoped Wynne would give answers about the scandal "maybe when she stands trial" and went on to describe her as a "sitting premier, sitting in trial."
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For reponse teams, what might look like one big damaging Idaho winter is actually five separate events, each requiring its own response from local, state and federal agencies. The task of dealing with the impacts, even as summer now approaches, is
2017 UTME: 62,140 Candidates Will Re-Write Exam On July 1st – See Details
The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has fixed 1st July for 62,140 Candidates to Rewrite the 2017 UTME. The previous results of these candidates have therefore been cancelled. This was confirmed by the registrar of JAMB, Ishaq Oloyede, at a press briefing after the board’s management meeting in Abuja. The 62,140 candidates to rewrite …
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Minna— Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, said yesterday, he would continue to remain grateful to God and ex-Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar (retd), for bringing him out of jail and conspired with others to make him President.
Speaking on the sideline of the Niger State Investment Summit in Minna, Obasanjo said he had been tortured in his life but was eventually brought out of the pains later.
He said: “In my life, I have been tortured and when I was enjoying myself in the prison but in a bitter way, Gen. Abdulsalami pulled me out of the prison, pardoned me for an offence which I did not commit.
“Not only that, he also later conspired with others to take me to Abuja and the rest is now history.”
The former President said he would remain grateful to Gen. Abdulsalami for the honour done him and for saving his life.
(WTNH)–There are many reasons people get together for the Super Bowl. There’s the game, the commercials, the halftime show, and then there’s the food.
Health expert Lisa Lynn joined Good Morning Connecticut on Saturday to talk about how to prevent some weight gain if you are going for the food.
How can we control blood sugar levels when we don’t eat perfectly? Why is overeating so bad for weight loss?
Lynn gives us some examples of clean protein that balances blood sugar, plus a recipe for the Super Bowl that blocks blood sugar spikes, and much more.
A federal judge is set to hear arguments in the case involving the proposed construction of a resort near a ski area in southern Colorado.
The Durango Herald reports the hearing has been scheduled for Wednesday in Denver.
Environmental groups have sued to halt a land swap that would allow construction of the development after the U.S. Forest Service approved the deal in 2014. The groups said the agency unlawfully limited the scope of an environmental assessment for the development near the Wolf Creek Ski Area.
Texas billionaire B.J. “Red” McCombs has been trying to build the resort since the 1980s.
Court filings from the developer argue the resort wouldn’t have an impact on the wilderness of Wolf Creek Pass.
But environmentalists say it will disturb wildlife and negatively impact the Rio Grande River.
Did they have “helping verbs” back in our day, or are they just trying to mess with us?
Nothing you do today will be as demoralizing as taking this little quiz with questions a third grader should be able to answer. Especially since it’s a grammar quiz, and we literally use grammar every single day! Is it even proper grammar to say we “use grammar?!?”
Our heads hurt now.
There are only ten questions in the quiz, so it shouldn’t take you very long if you’re as smart as a third grader!
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HAWAII (WKOW) -- The man who triggered the false missile alert in Hawaii says he's devastated for causing a panic.
He says the call he received didn't sound like a drill
"In the middle of the message, it said this was not a drill. And then at the end I didn't hear exercise either."
The man spoke on the condition that he not be identified, because he's receiving death threats.
He says he feels like he had been hit with a body blow when he realized it was just a drill.
"When I was 100% sure it was real, and it was, I did what I was trained to do and immediately afterwards I was very emotional about what happened."
He has since been fired from his job.
The false alarm went out to people in Hawaii on January 13 and it was nearly 40 minutes before the alert was rescinded.
Officials are rushing to repair the spillways at the Oroville Dam in Northern California and lower the water level in Lake Oroville before rain arrives later this week. They are concerned that damage to an emergency spillway could dump large amounts of water into the Feather River, which runs through downtown Oroville.
Recycled plastic shoes on the run
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Adidas has now sold more than a million pairs of its trainers made from recycled ocean plastic.
The firm started its collaboration with eco-group Parley in 2016 – the two organisations expanded their joint product to a full line of shoes and shirts in 2017.
Each pair of the shoes is made from 11 recycled plastic bottles, with the laces, heel linings and sock liner covers created out of a range of other recycled materials.
The BBC, along with a range of other groups, has announced it will ban all single-use plastics from its operations by 2020.
A bi-partisan effort is underway in Washington to help strengthen the economy through a stronger Renewable Fuel Standard.
DFL Senator Senator Amy Klobuchar and Republican Senator Chuck Grassley are calling on the Trump Administration to support a strong renewable fuel standard for 2018. They are calling on this as the Environmental Protection Agency finalizes their bio-fuel requirements for 2018.
Although President Trump has said he favors bio-fuels, the EPA is proposing a plan that would result in fewer bio-fuels than last year. This has farmers worried.
To combat this, Klobuchar and Grassley are leading a group of 38 senators calling for more bio-fuel blends in 2018.
In a letter to EPA Administrator Scott Pruit, the senators said that the standard should promote growth in the U.S. bio-fuel sector and in the economy. They are urging him to uphold President Trump's promises.
They also said this is good for both the national and rural economy.
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NORTHWEST ARKANSAS (KFSM) — It’s the season of giving and that’s exactly what one local business is doing.
The Landers car dealership presented a $2,000 check to Reagan Elementary School in Rogers to help pay off overdue lunch balances.
Principal of Reagan Elementary, Laura Quillen, said more than 30 kids owe lunch money. She said some parents are worried about paying their child’s lunch bill and that it’s especially hard during the holiday season.
“We’ll set up a payment plan and work to get the lunch balance paid off,” Quillen said. “Then we got a call from Steve Landers saying they were wanting to donate some money and help some of our families in need.”
This allows students to start the new year with a clean slate and ensures kids won’t go hungry.
Landers presented a check to Harp Elementary School in Springdale and plan to do the same for Mary May Elementary in Bentonville.
Villanova is the new No. 1 in the AP Top 25 while Arizona State made a big leap after a tumultuous week in which half of the top 10 lost.
The Wildcats (10-0) were fourth but earned 41 of 65 first-place votes to hop over Michigan State, which earned 19 first-place votes to climb from third to second. They were the favorites to take over at the top following unanimous No. 1 Duke's weekend loss at Boston College.
Wichita State climbed three spots to No. 3, followed by Duke and Arizona State. The Sun Devils (9-0) jumped 11 spots and earned the other five first-place votes after winning at then-No. 2 Kansas to extend their best start since the 1974-75 season.
The Jayhawks fell to No. 13 after two losses.
LACEY -- Three men suffered extensive burns Thursday night after they tried to ignite a fire pit using gasoline, police said.
Two of the men - ages 33 and 30, both of Lanoka Harbor - had to be flown to the Temple University Burn Center in Philadelphia, according to police. They were listed in stable condition.
A flash fire was caused at 11:12 p.m. when the men used the gasoline on the fire pit at a residence on Joseph Avenue in the Lanoka Harbor section of town, police said.
A third victim, a 36-year-old man from Lanoka Harbor, was taken to Community Medical Center in Toms River. Police did not say what condition he was in.
The fire remains under investigation.
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CRESSON, Texas (AP) - A fire at a Texas chemical plant following an explosion last week is being allowed to burn itself out before authorities search for a missing worker who's presumed dead.
Cresson Mayor and Assistant Fire Chief Bob Cornett said Sunday that conditions at the 15,000-square-foot (1,400-square-meter) Tri-Chem Industries plant are "just too hot" and "just too dangerous." He says rains Saturday night aggravated chemicals and acids at the site about 25 miles (40 kilometers) southwest of Fort Worth.
Cornett says the plant is being guarded to ensure no one enters. He says state and federal environmental and workplace officials are standing by to assist local authorities.
The missing worker is identified as 27-year-old Dylan Mitchell. Two other workers were injured in Thursday's explosion.
(KRON)—A heartbreaking story out of Arkansas: a young mother died while she was live-streaming on Facebook.
25-year- old Keiana Herndon was live streaming from a friend’s house Wednesday when something went terribly wrong.
The video starts out with her singing.
Herndon even puts the spotlight on her youngest of two kids.
She falls and the phone drops out of her hands, with her and her son off screen.
Viewers say they could hear Herndon struggling to breathe and her son scream in the background.
All the while, the number of eyes on her grew.
A state crime lab will try to determine what caused Herndon’s death.
Police say they don’t believe foul play was involved.
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ST. LOUIS - You might catch some caped crusaders and web-slingers in downtown St. Louis this weekend as Wizard World Comic-Con returns to America's Center.
Doors opened Friday at 4 p.m. for the three-day celebration of pop culture and science fiction.
Even the flu bug can knock down the best superheroes and villains sometimes. The great Stan Lee, actor Michael Rosenblum and the Hulk himself, Lou Ferrigno, canceled due to the flu. But plenty of other names and faces that science fiction and fantasy fans have come to know and love.
Cordelia, Dynamite, Rudy, and Uhura are just some of the names fans will get a chance to see, sign autographs, or show their cool cosplay to the actors that created the characters that have become part of our pop culture.
Saturday: 10:00am-7:00pm, Admission: $49.95
Sunday: 10:00am-4:00pm, Admission: $44.95
Menasha, Wis. (WBAY) — A Wisconsin man was arrested at the stroke of midnight leading into the new year. The Menasha Police Department says the man was drunk when he launched at a patrol car with two officers inside.
The patrol car, at the time, was parked in the roadway. Police say the man charged at the vehicle, causing significant damage to the windshield. Video on the Menasha Police Department’s Facebook page shows the entire incident.
Two officers were hurt while trying to take the suspect into custody. One of the officers was taken to the hospital but later released.
Menasha police say the man who charged at the patrol car was also taken to the hospital but eventually booked into the Winnebago County Jail on several charges. The name of the suspect has not yet been released.
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Hurricane Alberto is heading our way from the Gulf of Mexico and it’s bringing some heavy rains.Media Partner WTOL-11 meteorologist Ellyn Fritz explained that storms are expected in our area starting this afternoon.
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Fritz added that these storms have the potential to bring localized heavy soaking rains.
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She added that these storms will fit the conditions for a minor tornado threat, though it isn’t likely.
Despite the storms, the Blanchard River is not predicted to flood. We’ll continue to monitor the situation and keep you up to date on any changes.
Paris: With his daughter Tara born a day after Serena Williams gave birth to her first child Alexis Olympia last September, Novak Djokovic has been trading parenting tips with the American.
However, when he was asked if it's easier to be a tennis-playing father than a continent-hopping mother on the professional tour, the Serb's jaw appeared to hit the floor.
With an incredulous look that seemed to suggest "you cannot be serious!", Djokovic remained mum for several seconds, but with an expectant audience still waiting for an answer, the father-of-two finally broke the pregnant pause.
"Well, I think it's obvious. I mean, what a woman has to go through, with the pregnancy and birth and then everything after that ... I'm sorry to all the guys, but it's much more difficult for a woman," Djokovic told reporters at the French Open on Wednesday.
"So that's why it makes it even more impressive when they make a comeback, and especially Serena after all she has done."
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walking,
crushing juniper berries
at dusk
the dog shadows me
in his absence
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“Shadow” first appeared here in April, 2015. It could be considered a companion piece to “Mother’s Day,” which is included in the July 2016 edition of The Lake.
Zanetti: ‘Icardi will be Argentina striker’
By Football Italia staff
Javier Zanetti believes Inter captain Mauro Icardi “has all the time to become the Argentina number 9”.
The Albiceleste drew 0-0 with Peru last night, with Icardi remaining on the bench, and as things stand they won’t qualify for next summer’s World Cup.
“Icardi will have all the time to become the national team’s number 9,” Nerazzurri vice-President Zanetti told Sky.
“If you analyse the Venezuela game, when Argentina had chances it was always him and he provoked the goal.
“Gonzalo Higuain? In my opinion, in the end, he’ll go to the World Cup. He’s just having a moment which isn’t positive.
“Can Lionel Messi play with Paulo Dybala? Jorge Sampaoli is just at the beginning of his work, and he’ll have time to work on that, hopefully he can do so by taking Argentina to the World Cup.”
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Two people were killed when a landslide caused a house to collapse in Watauga County Wednesday afternoon.
The incident happened around 6 p.m. in the 200 block of Pine Ridge Road in the Heavenly Mountain subdivision.
Boone Police Department confirmed two people were inside the home at the time of the collapse.
According to Watauga County Emergency Management, multiple emergency rescue crews responded to the scene.
Weather had been a problem in the mountains all day as a state of emergency was declared for the western part of North Carolina earlier Wednesday.
No further information was released on this incident.
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Acclaimed writer Don McGregor – whose groundbreaking work on Black Panther in various series (beginning with JUNGLE ACTION in the 1970s) is one of the inspirations for the current hit Marvel movie – makes a rare West Coast appearance as Long Beach Comic Expo’s first-ever Guest of Honor. Kids 10 and younger get in for free with an adult pass. Limit - two kids passes per adult. Long Beach Comic Expo is Feb 17-18. For more details and tickets, go to LongBeachComicExpo.com.
One person was hospitalized Tuesday after being injured in a fire that broke out in an apartment kitchen, a Naperville Fire Department official said.
The victim was taken to Edward Hospital in Naperville for treatment of undisclosed injuries, fire department Bureau Chief Thomas Moran in a news release on the fire that started about 8:45 p.m. in the 1900 block of Carlsbad Circle, southeast of Warrenville Road and Washington Street.
Firefighters arrived on the scene within four minutes of the call and found a small kitchen fire in the apartment unit, which was quickly extinguished, the release said.
An inspector from the city of Naperville's Transportation, Engineering & Development department declared the fire-damaged apartment uninhabitable, the release said. Other residents were allowed to return to their homes following the blaze.
Investigators are looking into the fire's cause.
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Providence, RI "Stunning, astonished, surprised, unbelievable..." was Attorney Ken Schreiber's first reaction to hearing the 'not guilty' verdict Friday, in the Aaron Hernandez double murder trial. The verdict came down after 37 hours of deliberation.
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More than a dozen educational and community leaders who are members of the Upper Coastal Plain Learning Council met Tuesday to share updates about colleges and community colleges in a five-county area. The participants represented Nash, Edgecombe, Wilson and Halifax community colleges as well as East Carolina University, N.C. Wesleyan College and Barton College.
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Hermann Knogler’s high-quality spirits and liquors are all hand-crafted. The main focus of his limited ”Zirbn” edition is reduction. The liquor is bottled in a container made off Swiss stone pine wood, the feel, the scent and the taste are all imbued by Swiss stone pine. The label is pure and simple.
This Jan. 31, 2018 photo made available by NASA shows cosmonauts Alexander Misurkin, left, and Anton Shkaplerov in their Russian Orlan spacesuits during a fit check inside the International Space Station. On Friday, Feb. 2, 2018, the two removed an old electronics box as part of an antenna upgrade at the ISS, then tossed it overboard as a piece of junk. NASA via AP)
Southward was promoted from the practice squad Friday.
After Daeshon Hall (knee) was sent to injured reserve, a roster spot opened up. Since safeties Demetrious Cox (ankle) and Kurt Coleman (knee) are listed as out for Sunday's game against the Lions, bringing up a safety was an easy choice. Southward will slot in as the No. 4 safety and likely won't see many defensive snaps, if any, but he'll be deployed in special teams situations.
April 28 Livanova Plc
* Livanova to unveil new data further demonstrating the perceval sutureless valve is a safe and effective aortic valve replacement for patients
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Firefighters have rushed to the scene of a fire near Braintree after both a car and house set alight.
A number of fire engines arrived at the property in London Road, Great Notley, shortly after 4.30pm on Wednesday (May 30) afternoon.
The initial fire crews then requested extra resources to assist at the scene, with a total of five fire engines battling the flames.
One of the fire engines at the scene was from Leigh-on-Sea, which was driving through Braintree returning from a training exercise at the time of the call.
Other units in the area were from Braintree, Wethersfield, Halstead and Chelmsford.
The incident is on-going, with firefighters still tackling the blaze.
London Road is located between the roundabout with the A131 past the A120 towards St Michael's Road.
There were no tickets sold with all six numbers in Saturday night's drawing of the multi-state Powerball lottery, and the estimated jackpot for the next drawing is slated to climb to $430 million.The numbers drawn were. The estimated jackpot was $356 million.Two tickets with five numbers, but missing the Powerball number, were sold, and are worth just under $811,000.The next drawing is coming up on Wednesday.The odds of matching all five numbers and the Powerball number is 1 in about 293 million, according to the Powerball website. The overall chance of winning a prize is 1 in 24.87.The Powerball game is played in 44 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands.
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There are melodic bass producers, and then there is Nick Miller. The Denver-based producer known as Illenium has been turning heads in the dance music community over the past year and for good reason. Illenium has distinguished himself from the myriad of others through an unrivaled ability to create an immersive emotional experience of highs and lows that pulls on the heart strings and leaves the listener awestruck, accomplishing in the span of just a few short minutes what takes many a full set.
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Waterloo Regional police say they are investigating after an alleged impaired driver collided with a building in Kitchener.
Police say early Sunday morning a vehicle struck a triplex and two parked vehicles on Stirling Avenue South.
Residents were asked to leave the building as a precaution due to the exterior damage.
Police say the driver, the sole occupant of the car, suffered minimal injuries and no one else is hurt.
Police say the male driver was arrested for impaired driving.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — A judge has refused to issue a temporary restraining order that would have prohibited Republican Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens and his staff from using a texting app that erases messages after they are read.
The Kansas City Star reports that Cole County Judge Jon Beetem issued the ruling Friday in a lawsuit that accuses Greitens and his staff of engaging in a conspiracy to violate Missouri’s open records law by using the Confide app.
Critics contend that with the app, it is impossible to determine whether the governor and his staff use it to conduct state business in secret.
Beetem set a hearing for further arguments in March, acknowledging there are “open questions.”
The governor’s office’s use of Confide also is being investigated by Attorney General Josh Hawley’s office.
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This story has been corrected to reflect that the Cole County judge’s name is spelled Jon Beetem, not Jon Beetum.
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Love recorded 18 points (5-13 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds, four assists and two blocks across 25 minutes in Monday's 124-117 victory over the Bucks.
Love (hand) returned to action on a minutes restriction, but that certainly did not stop him from posting big numbers on the night. Love connected on four three-pointers and swatted two shots, which led the team Monday night, while trailing only LeBron James in points and rebounds. Love will work his way back and eventually have the restriction lifted, but it is good to see him shooting efficiently, especially when he was dealing with a hand injury.
A car landed in a ditch after being involved in an accident on Turner Road near the intersection of Market Place Boulevard. NORTH FORSYTH Two major roadways in Forsyth County, one in the north near Lake Lanier and one in Cumming, are partially closed due to separate crashes that each ended in vehicles careening down an embankment Friday afternoon.
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Cambridge has topped an annual league table of UK universities for the eighth year in a row.
The prestigious institution saw off competition from Oxford, as well as a number of London universities.
The Complete University Guide 2019 rankings are based on 10 measures, including student satisfaction, research, entry standards, the proportion of good honours degrees awarded, graduate prospects and completion rates.
In third place, behind Cambridge and Oxford, was the London School of Economics and Political Science, then Imperial College London in fourth, and rounding out the top five was the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s alma mater, the University of St Andrews.
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About Carers' Drop-In Clinic
This monthly drop-in allows carers of people in any stage of dementia to have a 10-15 minute talk with staff at the Mental Health for Older People team. They can obtain information, literature and advice on subsequent care and local services. An Alzheimer's Society representative is also usually present.
Kuipers to officiate Barca-Juve
By Football Italia staff
Dutchman Bjorn Kuipers has been confirmed as the referee for Juventus’ Champions League quarter-final second leg at Barcelona on Wednesday.
The appointment will not be welcomed by Juve, judging by Kuipers’ previous, as they have failed to win any of their four games with him at the helm.
The Bianconeri registered 1-1 draws with Borussia Monchengladbach and Olympique Lyonnais in the Champions League, while they were held to another stalemate by Fiorentina and lost 4-1 to Fulham in the Europa League.
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We can’t help that IFA takes place in Berlin and we can’t help it when LG decides to wake us up with its best phone of the year. But what we can help with is finding you a way to watch it get unveiled.
The LG V30 will be unveiled at 9am CET (12pm Pacific / 3am Eastern / 12:30pm India) and we’re definitely there for it. Hands-on and in-depth feature videos from Pocketnow are definitely on the way, but in the meantime, you can officially pre-learn all of the V30’s features from the company itself from these links:
According to numbers released today by Tucson Realty and Trust, the average price of a new home in Tucson is now $335,697, a record amount.
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'Upon hearing that he took his final, gentle breath, his earthly work concluded,' the obituary said
Washington (CNN) An Oregon man died peacefully earlier this month after falsely being told President Donald Trump had been impeached.
Michael Garland Elliott died "peacefully" April 6 after his "ex-wife and best friend" Teresa Elliott informed him that "Donald Trump has been impeached," his obituary in The Oregonian said.
"Mike ran out of family long ago and is survived by his ex-wife and best friend, Teresa Elliott," the obituary read. "Though their marriage ran aground, their friendship only grew stronger and hers was the last voice Mike heard. And the last thing she said to him was 'Donald Trump has been impeached.' Upon hearing that he took his final, gentle breath, his earthly work concluded."
The obituary also said he "passed away ... surrounded by people who loved him dearly and cared for him selflessly during the last months of his life."
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The area near Waveny House badly needs year-round, outside accessible, heated restroom facilities.
The restrooms near the water tower are seasonal only. There is a separate building right next to the Power House, which is ideally located on the corner of the parking lot. Being slightly larger than the water tower restrooms building, it is suitably sized for such a use. It can be converted and readily made handicap accessible. It has the rounded stone foundation walls, indicating that it dates back to the Hall era (1900), and it is the last of those buildings not in public use. Waveny House itself is frequently closed for special events, as are the Carriage Barn and Power House. Such a convenient facility would be appreciated by the large numbers of people who visit the park daily, year-round.
This would be no luxury expenditure but a response to an obvious public need.
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And then there were eight …
The field of 32 teams at the FIFA World Cup has been whittled down to the great eight for the tournament’s quarterfinal round.
Still in the mix are some world powers (Brazil, Belgium, France), a few dark horses (Uruguay, England, Sweden and Croatia) and one complete surprise (Russia).
Who do you like?
Dolphins head coach Adam Gase said Friday that he'd like Drake to serve as the top backup to starting running back Jay Ajayi, Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald reports.
Drake and fellow reserve running back Damien Williams both fill important roles on special teams, but neither has been able to distinguish himself on offense in limited supporting duties behind Ajayi. In the team's three contests this season, Drake has logged three carries for three yards, while Williams has toted the ball three times for six yards. Even if Drake ultimately assumes Williams' workload in the weeks to come, it will still likely take an Ajayi injury before Drake sees enough touches to warrant fantasy intrigue.
April 3 Bank Of Montreal:
* Bank of Montreal - intention to redeem all of its $250 million non-cumulative perpetual class B preferred shares, series 15
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TONIGHT: It took the President two days to denounce white supremacism, but Stephen gets it done rather quickly. #LSSC pic.twitter.com/fUbuqAUSrL
CBS “Late Show” host Stephen Colbert offered a little demonstration for President Donald Trump on Monday night.
Trump at first refused to specifically condemn white supremacists for the weekend’s violence in Charlottesville, Virginia, instead blaming “many sides.”
And Colbert came down hard on the president.
“It is difficult to express how heartbreaking it is to see something like this happening in our country,” Colbert said. “But here’s one thing that’s not difficult to express: Nazis are bad. The KKK? I’m not a fan. That wasn’t hard. I enjoyed saying it.”
Colbert then launched into a full takedown of Trump’s tepid response to the violence... and then attempted to name many of the things the president has verbally attacked with more gusto than Nazis.
Act Two Productions in Myrtle Beach will hold auditions for a musical called Children on Saturday, Jan. 14 and Sunday Jan. 15 by appointment. Act Two Productions in Myrtle Beach will hold auditions for a musical called Children on Saturday, Jan. 14 and Sunday Jan. 15 by appointment.
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GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida has hired Nick Savage as its director of strength and conditioning.
The Gators made the announcement Monday, making Savage the fourth assistant new coach Dan Mullen has brought with him from Mississippi State.
Savage spent the last four years in Starkville, including the last two as strength and conditioning coach. He replaced Rick Court following the 2015 season.
The 28-year-old Savage joins offensive assistants Billy Gonzales, John Hevesy and Brian Johnson as well as defensive co-ordinator Todd Grantham on Mullen’s staff. Gonzales, Hevesy and Grantham worked with Mullen last season. Johnson previously worked under Mullen at Mississippi State.
Florida athletic director Scott Stricklin said last month that the strength program is the “backbone” of a successful football team because it “builds accountability.”
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BILLINGS — A captured fugitive is accused of dozens of federal firearms violations in Montana for allegedly exporting guns from the U.S. to customers in countries with restrictive gun laws.
Authorities allege 37-year-old Eric Daniel Doyle concocted an elaborate scheme to use the internet to sell handguns to customers in Australia, Norway, Denmark and Sweden. The weapons were shipped through the U.S. Postal Service.
Doyle was indicted by a federal grand jury in 2015 but eluded authorities for more than two years.
He was captured in the Mexican state of Sonora on Nov. 8 and is scheduled to appear Tuesday before U.S. Magistrate Judge Jeremiah Lynch for a detention hearing in Montana.
Doyle has pleaded not guilty to 44 gun violations and related crimes.
Four alleged accomplices were previously sentenced after striking plea deals with prosecutors.
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Did you know that Portland resident RAC is a grammy champ from earlier this year?! RAC is so dang talented. This track features Rostam formerly of Vampire Weekend
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It doesn't really matter what it is. Fact is again it looks like his personal conduct has let his team mates and the club paying his hefty salary down - in turn that's the Cas fans buying tickets and shirts.
If he has cost himself a 2nd succesive world cup then he really is a plonker because I suspect this will be his last shot as Jack Walker will likely have the England number one shirt by 2021
(AP) -North Korea says leader Kim Jong Un was briefed on his military’s plans to launch missiles in waters near Guam days after the Korean People’s Army announced its preparing to create “enveloping fire” near the U.S. military hub in the Pacific.
The Korean Central News Agency said Tuesday that Kim during an inspection of the KPA’s Strategic Forces praised the military for drawing up a “close and careful” plan. Kim said he will give order for the missile test if the United States continues its “extremely dangerous actions” on the Korean Peninsula.
The KPA’s Strategic Forces said last week says it would finalize by mid-August a plan to fire four intermediate ballistic missiles near Guam and send it to Kim for his approval
TWO Sunshine Coast police officers will face a Brisbane court in April on misconduct charges.
Detective Senior Constable Naomi Shearer, 48, and Senior Constable Rohan Peter Evans, 41, were not required to enter a plea during a short mention of their matter in the Brisbane Arrest Court this morning.
The officers are charged with misconduct in public office and have both been stood down from their official duties with Queensland Police Service.
The charges arise from a Crime and Corruption Commission investigation.
They must attend Brisbane Magistrates Court on April 23. - NewsRegional
Padres starting pitcher Clayton Richard works against an Arizona Diamondbacks batter during the first inning of a baseball game Monday, Sept. 19, 2016, in San Diego.
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MOSCOW, July 4 (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Wednesday that the situation on global oil markets was unlikely to be one of the main agenda items at a summit between President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump in Helsinki on July 16.
"There are much more pressing matters from the point of view of bilateral relations that will of course be examined in the first instance," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on a conference call when asked about the matter.
"Beyond that, it's all a matter of time that the heads of state decide to set aside for this meeting." (Reporting by Polina Nikolskaya Editing by Andrew Osborn)
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Things that we do on a regular basis soon become second nature to us. But what if you found out that you were performing an everyday task completely incorrectly? Like carrying a car seat, for example. A doctor in Texas has revealed that the way people lug around these pieces of kit could actually be detrimental to their health.
Looking after a baby or a small child is tough. When you’re responsible for a little one’s wellbeing, it can often feel like there are a million things to remember. Even the simplest of tasks can become complicated when you’re caring for someone who can’t tell you what they need.
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So, how do you know if you’re getting it right? It can help to ask friends and family for guidance, but in some cases you may not even know that you need advice until it is offered. And the way you hold a car seat could be one of those cases. Happily, though, help is now at hand for parents everywhere.
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New details are available after a deadly house explosion in Cherokee County.
2/2/2018 Related Story: One Killed, One Flown To Hospital After Cherokee County Fire
The Sheriff's Office has identified the woman who died as 65-year-old Helen Yost of Keys.
She was found under the rubble Friday morning following the explosion.
First responders also pulled a man from the home. He was taken to a Tulsa hospital.
The undersheriff said it doesn't appear anything criminal happened.
The cause of the explosion is still under investigation.
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A guilty plea is expected from a man charged with providing the gun used to kill two Ohio police officers.
Federal prosecutors say 30-year-old Gerald Lawson, of suburban Cleveland, bought the handgun that 31-year-old Quentin Smith used in the February slayings of Westerville officers Eric Joering and Anthony Morelli.
A record of a plea agreement was filed in federal court last week and Judge Edmund Sargus scheduled a change of plea hearing for Thursday. The U.S. attorney's office declined comment until the hearing. A message was left for Lawson's attorney.
A criminal complaint says Smith gave Lawson the money to buy the gun last summer along with $100 for completing the transaction. Smith wasn't allowed to have weapons because of a previous burglary conviction.
Russia exile, Valery Morozov, says he's received threats since the nerve agent attack against Sergei Skripal in the UK.
(CNN) — It’s not “The Bachelor,” but fans of the franchise will get a chance to see Peter Kraus give love another shot.
After coming in as the runner-up on last season’s “The Bachlorette,” the business owner had been a favorite to hand out roses on “The Bachelor.”
But that honor went to Arie Luyendyk Jr. instead.
On Wednesday, the franchise’s creator Mike Fleiss tweeted that Kraus would be participating in the spinoff “Bachelor Winter Games.”
“Yes, Peter will be looking for love — and going for the gold — on #TheBachelor Winter Games!!!,” Fleiss tweeted.
“The Bachelor Winter Games,” is said to “take competitive dating to a chilling new level” by bringing all-stars back from “The Bachelor” and “The Bachelorette” to participate in “winter-themed athletic challenges.”
According to Fleiss, the season will feature international locations.
“In celebration of #TheBachelor being the world’s No. 1 show, at least 12 different nations will be represented at The Winter Games!!!,” Fleiss tweeted.
From left: Ben Ianni and Rob Ianni cool off among air conditioning units at a Department of Housing and Urban Development construction site at 50 Brookside Drive Greenwich on Aug. 28, 1992. From left: Ben Ianni and Rob Ianni cool off among air conditioning units at a Department of Housing and Urban Development construction site at 50 Brookside Drive Greenwich on Aug. 28, 1992.
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TOKYO (AP) — Thirteen Japanese cult members may be sent to the gallows any day now for a deadly 1995 gas attack on the Tokyo subway system a…
A department store is reopening next month at a West Virginia shopping center that was marooned and shuttered after flooding last summer washed away an access bridge.
The Charleston Gazette-Mail reports that spokesman Chris Brathwaite said the Kmart store at Crossings Mall in Elkview plans to reopen the first weekend in September with a grand reopening the following weekend.
The store and other businesses at the shopping center closed after the culvert bridge that was its only public access point washed out during the June 2016 flood. A new bridge was completed late last month.
× Patricia Balton Stratton’s ‘The Chicago Picasso’: “He wanted people to have their lunch there, to have a Coke, a cup of coffee”
August 15, 2017 is the 50th anniversary of the dedication of Picasso’s untitled monumental sculpture, which has since raised eyebrows, provided jungle gym like thrills and inspired pedestrians. Author and Picasso expert Patricia Balton Stratton joins Rick in the studio to piece together the inside story of the undeniably definitive piece of public art. Find out more about Patricia’s book, The Chicago Picasso: A Point of Departure here and see her speak at the Harold Washington Library with a panel of sculptors, architects and scholars.
The Evansville Police Department are looking for a suspect in relation to a robbery at the Chuckles gas station on S Weinbach Avenue.
The suspect entered the store and took out a black handgun and demanded money. He was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, black baseball cap, black pants, and had his face partially covered.
He is described as a 5’11 to 6’2 black male weighing roughly 175-200 pounds.
If you have any information on the identity of the suspect, contact EPD detectives or call the We Tip Hotline: 1-800-78-CRIME.
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MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP)  Call it Roy Moore's great vanishing act - at least from the traditional campaign trail.
Dogged by allegations of sexual misconduct, the Alabama Republican has kept to events with limited publicity and shunned contact with the traditional media in the heated race for U.S. Senate.
Moore is instead relying on social media, President Donald Trump's GOP star power and a few controlled events to deliver his closing arguments to voters and pull off a victory in Tuesday's election.
Democrat Doug Jones has compared Moore to "the groundhog" that sticks his head up only occasionally.
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Moore spokesman Ben Dupre said Thursday that Moore is "campaigning hard." Dupre said Moore is "getting the message out" through social media and conversations with voters.
Captain Lee wants to see his crew party with the 'Housewives' Captain Lee of Bravo’s “Below Deck” thinks Lisa Vanderpump could drink most of his ship’s crew under the table.
'Below Deck' captain fires back over bankruptcy claims "Captain Lee is now working with law enforcement and intends to take full legal action against the perpetrators," a rep for the Bravo star told Page Six on Friday.
NEW YORK (AP) – Starbucks plans to start testing concoctions that mix coffee and ice cream.
The Seattle chain said it will serve “affogato” varieties of hot or cold coffee over ice cream at 100 stores in Orange County, California, starting Wednesday, with pricier versions sold at 10 locations with its “reserve” bars.
Spokeswoman Holly Hart Shafer said the treats were first introduced at the company’s Roastery store in Seattle, which is a pipeline for potential new menu items. She noted that “affogato” means “drowned” in Italian. The priciest version at regular stores is a 12-ounce option that costs $6.45 and mixes cold brew coffee with ice cream.
The test was first reported by Business Insider.
Starbucks Corp. has successfully driven up sales over the years in part by introducing pricier new items.
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MILWAUKEE (WKOW) -- Milwaukee is known for its beer and now there is a museum dedicated to the "hops" culture.
The Milwaukee County Historical Society opened "Brew City MKE". You can find it inside the old Applebees attached to the Grand Avenue mall in downtown Milwaukee.
The artifacts and advertisements on exhibit will take you back to the roots of beer and brewing in Milwaukee, from Pabst and Miller to the recent surge of microbreweries.
"We thought, how do we pilot this in a new location and see how it goes as it's own kind of museum, if you will?" said Mame McCully, with the historical society. "So, this is an exhibit right now with an adjacent bar, it's the only Milwaukee beer bar in town. We only serve Milwaukee beer and you can grab a beer and enjoy Milwaukee's brew history."
For $10, you get a beer and a ticket to tour the exhibit.
Refined tranquility defines this retreat-like paradise nestled into the hills of Sewickley Heights. Truly a unique property situated on five private acres that mirror the nature preserve adjacent to the property. The extensive grounds are home to a small vineyard,( a one of a kind in Sewickley Heights ), a natural spring, stunning pool with snack bar, fully stocked koi fishing pond with boat house, canoe, and plenty of ice skating for winter fun. The property is lined with trees which are lit up at night to create a beautiful ambience. The interior of this residence is as riveting as its iconoclastic owner with soaring ceilings, expansive windows, wood beams, and open lofts. Designed to be an entertainers dream and take advantage of the natural light and extensive views of the breathtaking grounds. The main level and lower level deck and patios wrap two sides of this home and offer gracious entertaining spaces. Stunning home with a tremendous history and truly prime location.
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April 24 (Reuters) - MetLife Inc:
* REASES SECOND QUARTER 2018 COMMON STOCK DIVIDEND BY 5 PERCENT
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DENVER -- Smart technology is coming to Colorado that could bring help to a car crash scene before anyone calls 911.
When Kristin Hopkins rolled off of Red Hill Pass on Highway 285 four years ago, it took days before her wreck was discovered. She managed to survive.
But a crash like the one she endured is why the state is planning to test the new highway technology in the very spot where she crashed.
Greg Nieto shows us how it works in the video.
April 24 (Reuters) - COFINIMMO SA:
* APPOINTMENT OF MR JEAN-PIERRE HANIN AS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AS OF 09.05.2018
* APPOINTMENT OF MR JEAN KOTARAKOS AS CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AS OF 09.07.2018 AT THE LATEST
* OCCUPANCY RATE AT END Q1 94.3 PERCENT VERSUS 94.6 PERCENT AT END-DECEMBER
* Q1 NET RESULT FROM CORE ACTIVITIES - GROUP SHARE: 1.47 EUR/SHARE (COMPARED TO 1.44 EUR AS AT 31.03.2017)
* Q1 NET RESULT - GROUP SHARE: 3.09 EUR PER SHARE (COMPARED TO 1.77 EUR AS AT 31.03.2017)
* Q1 RENTAL INCOME NET OF RENTAL-RELATED EXPENSES EUR 52.7 MILLION VERSUS EUR 52.3 MILLION YEAR AGO Source text: bit.ly/2vD3x08 Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
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Telstra Super and Charter Hall's listed retail real estate investment trust are selling the Thornleigh Marketplace on Sydney's upper North Shore, with price expectations of more than $40 million.
They bought the site in 2010 from Woolworths as part of the supermarket group's $100 million property sale and leaseback program.
Charter Hall Retail REIT is selling the Thornleigh Marketplace on Sydney's North Shore
The 8632 square metre centre is anchored by Woolworths and a Dan Murphy's bottle shop, which together account for 73 per cent of the revenue.
Lachlan MacGillivray, James Wilson and Alex James-Elliott of Colliers International Retail Investment Services are marketing the asset. They said food-anchored, neighbourhood shopping centres are in high demand as they are more resilient to online shopping.
Mr MacGillivray said investors globally are increasingly seeking high quality retail assets, with long, resilient income streams.
April 20NH Hotels Group SA:
* Said on Wednesday it signed the final agreement with Grupo Inversor Hesperia to rebranding and investing in repositioning its portfolio of hotels
* The 28 Hesperia hotels total 4000 rooms and represent 30 pct of the portfolio operated under management contracts by NH Hotel Group
* The new management contract represents for NH Hotel Group an estimated net contribution of 7.2 million euro($7.7 million) this year
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Congressman Mark Walker told Jake Tapper that if not for the detail protecting Congressman Steve Scalise many people could have died in today's shooting.
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San Francisco police confirm a shooting at a sprawling UPS warehouse and customer service center, but no information on injuries has been released.
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WASHINGTON — The U.S. lost 33,000 jobs in September after Hurricanes Harvey and Irma hit Texas, Florida and other Southeastern states. It was the first decline in six years.
The Labor Department says the unemployment rate fell to 4.2 per cent from 4.4 per cent, the lowest level since February 2001.
Looking past the hurricanes’ impact, the job market and economy generally look healthy. Some economists expect job growth to rebound in the coming months as businesses in the area reopen and construction companies ramp up repair and renovation work.
Last month’s drop was driven by huge losses in a restaurants and bars, which shed 105,000 jobs, a sign of the damage to Florida’s tourism industry.
The Boston Bruins are heading back home for a winner-take-all Game 7 after falling to the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 6 at Air Canada Centre 3-1.
Leafs goalie Frederik Andersen was solid, turning away 32 shots. But as good as he was, his success also was due in part to the B’s inability to finish their chances in front of the net. That proved to be the difference in the loss, so thought Bruins head coach Bruce Cassidy.
To hear what Cassidy had to say after the game, check out the “Bruins Overtime Live” video above, presented by Ace Ticket.
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President Emmerson Mnangagwa appears in pics once in a village (pure mkwasha) pose during his latest meeting with UK Minister Harriette Baldwin. PICS:
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The mother of The Pogues’ frontman Shane MacGowan has died in a car crash, police have said.
Therese MacGowan, 87, became the first person to die on Co Tipperery’s roads when the car she was driving struck a wall in Ballintoher on New Year’s Day, Irish police said.
Ms MacGowan, the car’s sole occupant, was pronounced dead at the scene near her home in Silvermines at around 3pm, the force added.
A spokesman for An Garda Siochana, the Republic of Ireland’s national police force, said the crash was being treated as an accident.
“It would appear to be a single car collision with a wall,” he added.
April 6 Novogen Ltd :
* Novogen terminates ATM-3507 preclinical development program
* Decision to terminate development of atm-3507 does not affect 'next-generation atm' program
* Novogen anticipates significant future cost savings associated with termination
* A reduction in headcount will be implemented, and other employees will be reallocated to new responsibilities
* Atm-3507 (anisina) will not be progressed into clinical trials due to "unfavourable balance of preclinical activity relative to emerging toxicology findings"
* Recently-announced crc-p grant for next-generation atm program is unaffected by the decision Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
City council votes to terminate Marco manager Lee Niblock
The Marco Island city council voted 7-0 Monday to terminate city manager Lee Niblock.
Marco Island Police received a complaint against Niblock for battery on Feb. 8 and notified the council they were investigating him.
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The council terminated him “for cause.”
WINK News will have more on this vote tonight at 10 and 11.
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Shares in India's Canara Bank tumbled more than 5 percent on Tuesday morning after the country's federal police filed charges against a former chairman of the state-run bank and others over allegations that the officials helped a company defraud the bank of about USD 10.5 million taken in loans over four years ago.
By 0405 GMT, shares in the bank were down 3.80 percent at 254.15 rupees after earlier falling to a low of 250 rupees.
The case is the latest in a string of bank frauds reported to authorities in the aftermath of a sprawling $2 billion fraud that was unearthed weeks ago at Punjab National Bank.
First Lady Melania Trump is traveling to Cincinnati Monday with her husband and will spend the day at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center while President Trump speaks at a Blue Ash manufacturer.
The White House press office announced Friday the Trumps will fly aboard Air Force One to Cincinnati Municipal Lunken Airport. The first lady then will ride to Cincinnati Children’s Hospital for a tour of operations and to meet patients and caregivers.
In the past year, the first lady has visited several pediatric hospitals, most recently in early December at Children’s National Hospital. In July, on a European tour, she visited children’s hospitals and in Paris and Rome.
A White House statement said the first lady will meet with Michael Fisher, the hospital's chief executive officer, "doctors, staff, and children of the hospital, focusing on the impact of the opioid epidemic in Ohio and across the country."
FOX19 Now news partners at the Cincinnati Enquirer provided this report
SHENZHEN, China (AP) Top-seeded Agnieszka Radwanska saved three match points before edging Duan Ying-ying of China 6-2, 6-7 (4), 7-5 in the first round of the Shenzhen Open on Monday.
Radwanska, the defending champion, cruised through the first set without facing a break point, but struggled in the final two sets, dropping serve five times to the 103rd-ranked wild card entry.
The Pole relied on her strong defense to close out the match in just under 2 1/2 hours, chasing down a well-placed drop shot and hitting a forehand crosscourt winner to set up match point.
In other matches, second-seeded Simona Halep, the 2015 champion, defeated Jelena Jankovic 6-1, 3-6, 6-3; third-seeded Johanna Konta routed Cagla Buyukakcay 6-2, 6-0; and Serbian qualifier Nina Stojanovic took out fifth-seeded Timea Babos 1-6, 7-5, 6-2.
Flowers (hamstring) is out of the lineup Monday against the Padres, Kevin McAlpin of 680 AM The Fan reports.
The Braves are viewing Flowers as day-to-day with the hamstring injury, which he sustained during Sunday's game. Kurt Suzuki, who is starting Monday, is expected to see the bulk of the duties behind the plate for the duration of Flowers' absence.
Early in the year, former prime minister Amama Mbabazi, who lost to incumbent President Museveni in the February 18, 2016, elections, made a last-minute dash to the Supreme Court to file a petition challenging the outcome of the elections. But in their verdict, all the nine justices of the final court in the land, including Chief Justice Bart Katureebe, on March 31, 2016, unanimously held that although there was non-compliance by the Electoral Commission in conducting the same presidential elections, the same non-compliance did not substantially affect the final results to warrant nullification.
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× Man found dead in Eden identified
EDEN, N.C. — The man found dead in Eden early Friday morning has been identified, according to a press release.
At about 12:45 a.m, deputies with the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office went to a home in the 1000 block of Friendly Road.
Upon arrival, they found 29-year-old Michael Vincent Boulding located near the back entrance of the home. He had been shot.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office at (336) 634-3232 or Crime Stoppers at (336) 349-9683.
One man is dead in Eden, in Rockingham County. Sheriff's department calling this an a homicide investigation. pic.twitter.com/BUgEoRavwm — Kelsey Fabian (@KelseyFabian) October 6, 2017
BALLARD, Utah (AP) — Authorities say a 2-year-old Utah girl has died after being fatally shot while her sibling was handling a gun.
The Uintah County Sheriff's Office said Monday that the child was accidentally shot in her home Sunday by an older sibling who was moving the gun from one room to another.
The sheriff's office says in a statement that the gun had been leaning against a wall inside the home since Saturday after being brought back from a hunting trip.
The girl's parents took her to the hospital, where she died.
Messages seeking additional details from the sheriff and chief deputy were not immediately returned.
Ballard has a population of about 850 people and is about 150 miles (240 kilometers) southeast of Salt Lake City.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM)- Harrisburg police are investigating a deadly pedestrian crash.
It happened near the State Street Bridge just after 2 a.m. Saturday.
Harrisburg Police say they were flagged down by a group of people on the State Street Bridge. The group informed officers that a female had been struck and was lying on the Southern sidewalk.
Officers found the female who had suffered obvious trauma.
Bystanders informed police that she had been struck by a speeding black vehicle.
Fire and EMS responded and checked the female and pronounced her deceased.
After initial interviews, witnesses advised that the striking vehicle was traveling East on the State Street Bridge and struck the female.
Police say the vehicle then fled the scene. Traffic safety was called to the scene.
The investigation is ongoing.
Baku. 25 February.REPORT.AZ/ "The Azerbaijani state is carrying out all necessary and possible measures to improve living conditions of Karabakh war veterans, families of martyrs and victims".
Report informs, Deputy PM, Deputy Chairman of the ruling New Azerbaijan Party - Executive Secretary Ali Ahmadov said commenting on providing housing for 25 children lost both parents during the Khojaly genocide.
He said that all the necessary assistance is provided to those who left homeless as a result of the Khojaly genocide, necessary conditions established for them: "I think that all necessary measures have been taken. I believe the Azerbaijani government will solve all issues raised by those, if any, remaining without attention".
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A surveillance image from inside San Joaquin Drug Store in Planada on Wednesday, May 30, 2018, of a burglary. Merced County Sheriff's Office
Soul of 2nd Street Festival in Danville
The Soul of 2nd Street festival highlights the African American Business District in downtown Danville, Ky., with food, live music, and historical info.
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HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. (WROC/WFLA) – Claire’s jewelry chain and hub for ear piercings at malls across the country has filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Claire’s, which says it has pierced more than 100 million ears around the world, reached a restructuring agreement with its creditors.
In a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing on Monday, Claire’s said it will reduce its debt by $1.9 billion. It held $2.1 billion in debt at the end of 2017.
According to a statement on the company’s website, they are “pursuing a financial restructuring in order to eliminate a substantial portion of debt…”
The company will continue to operate its approximately 1,600 Claire’s and Icing brand stores in the United States during the bankruptcy process and expects to complete it by September, according to CNN.
Claire’s has at least a dozen stores in the Tampa Bay area.
Claire’s joins a long line of retailers that have filed for bankruptcy, including Toys “R” Us, Payless Shoes, Gymboree, Rue21, The Limited and RadioShack.
Vietnam has reported a total of 219 Zika infection cases in 2016 and 13 new cases in 2017, bringing the total Zika cases nationwide since 2016 to 232, said the Ministry of Health on Wednesday. Tran Dac Phu, head of the MoH's General Department of Preventive Medicine, made the announcement at a conference held Wednesday in capital Hanoi on implementing disease prevention tasks in Vietnam in 2017.
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Galway Bay fm newsroom – The change of use of a forecourt in Clifden into a location for occasional trading use is being appealed to An Bord Pleanála.
Liam Keogh, C/O Dooley Architects in Clifden had been granted planning permission from the county council to trade from a van in the forecourt in front of Unit 6, the Mart, Galway Road in Clifden.
However that decision has now been appealed to the higher planning authority.
The decision by county planners meant that on occasion, food could be sold at the business park location on a take-away basis.
However, in an appeal to An Bord Pleanála, it’s argued that the decision goes against proper planning as the ‘casual trading’ is not normally permitted in the location.
Also it’s claimed that the provision of a mobile chip van parked in front of a building in the business park would lead to a major deterioration of the amenity of the area.
A decision is due from An Bord Pleanála on the Clifden appeal in October.
Tonight on Game of Thrones, Cersei dropped the pregnancy announcement to end all pregnancy announcements, informing Jaime she's carrying his child and vowing to fight Daenerys to protect it. Jaime, bless him, seemed thrilled. The Internet was less than impressed, even questioning whether or not she was telling the truth. Hopefully we'll find out sooner rather than later.
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Students walk to the intermediate campus of Baton Rouge Foreign Language Academic Immersion Magnet with parents and volunteers for National Walk/Bike to School Day on May 10. LSU faculty and students give out National Walk/Bike to School Day shirts to students from Baton Rouge Foreign Language Academic Immersion Magnet.
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Post Preps Insider is your daily source for news, story lines, top games and more information on Colorado high school sports — brought to you by Denver Post preps editor Kyle Newman.
The inaugural Jeffco high school senior basketball games are set for Monday night at Gold Crown Field House, where 48 of the district’s best veteran ballers get one more chance to show off their skills in front of a hometown crowd.
The girls game tips at 5:45 p.m. and the boys begin at 7:45. The teams of 12 are divided between ‘White’ and ‘Blue’.
Lakewood’s Chris Poisson and Evergreen’s Amy Bahl are coaching the girls, while Arvada West’s Jeff Parriott and Evergreen’s Scott Haebe are coaching the boys.
Admission to the games is $5, but students with a school I.D. get in free. Doors open at 5 p.m.
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PARKVILLE, Md. (AP)  Baltimore County Police say four teenage girls attacked a pregnant teacher at an elementary school, stealing the teacher's purse and car.
The Baltimore Sun reports the girls showed up at a Parkville elementary school on Friday under the guise of enrolling a child, then approached the teacher in the parking lot.
Police say they knocked a cellphone out of her hand, and the teacher turned to run but fell. Police say two of the girls then stole her purse and took off in her car, which hasn't been found. The other two teens rode off in a different car.
Officers arrested a 14-year-old juvenile and 16-year-old Tyana Keyshawn Holmes, who was charged as an adult with carjacking and robbery. The other two remain at large.
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The intergalactic celebration may be over in Orlando, Florida for now. But that does not mean we need to stop paying recognition to some of the best costumes to come out of this year’s show! I saw some of the best cosplay and creations to ever grace the Celebration show floor. There was spot on accurate characters from the films, television series, and literature; to Star Wars characters fused with all other types of unique pop culture. Out of everyone I saw, Rey was most definitely the fan favorite this year. It was like looking for someone dressed as Darth Maul at a Halloween party in 2000! So I cut back the fluff and present to you some of the best costumes to come out of the 2017 show.
Event time: 8pm
Classic with a side of cool, the ever-entertaining Chris Isaak plays two fantastic nights at The Northern Lights Theater in downtown Milwaukee.
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To say Trump is 'polarizing' is to massively understate the sheer enormity of hatred that exists toward the billionaire tycoon who won the White House just over a year ago.
To the Editor:
Regarding the July 8 article “Metropolis of Chicago: Foreshadowing the Future of Orthodoxy in the U.S.?” by George Matsoukas,
I take issue:
First, it is the prerogative of the Orthodox Christian Laity to be liberal, agnostic/atheists.
Second, monks work eight and nine hours a day and worship God five, six hours a day without getting paid either by the Archdiocese or anyone else.
Third, the monks are not required to remain within any particular archdiocese or metropolis if they are pressured, tormented, or threatened.
They respect the existing hierarchical order but they are not subservient to it. So Mr. Matsoukas – and Mr. Kalmoukos – please stop beating a dead horse.
Dr. Andreas K. Poulakidas
Phoenix, AZ
In this photo by Associated Press photographer Rick Rycroft, deckhands on Wild Oats XI prepare a sail during the Big Boat Challenge. The challenge is a lead-up event to the Sydney Hobart open ocean yacht race.
A. Fine Arts at First is dedicated to bringing quality chamber music to the Kenosha/Racine area. We are very proud that our concerts are free of charge to all who attend, and we are in our 12th season of hosting world-class performers.
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Man wanted in 2015 Dolton beating death surrenders to authorities
A man wanted for the 2015 beating death of a disabled man in south suburban Dolton has surrendered to authorities.
Deandre Jones, 39, was taken into custody Friday after turning himself over to Dolton police, according to the FBI.
Jones, who previously lived in Chicago, is charged with first-degree murder for beating “a special needs man” to death with a gun on Nov. 10, 2015, according to a wanted poster released by the FBI. A warrant for his arrest was issued on July 10, 2017.
Jones is being held at Cook County Jail on $2 million bond, according to the Cook County Sheriff’s Office. His next court date was set for Feb. 5.
The Piqua City Commission unanimously approved a zoning ordinance prohibiting medical marijuana cultivation, processing, and/or dispensing within city limits Tuesday night. During the commission meeting, some Residents expressed concerns about the lack of jobs in the area.
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Essex OPP have identified the deceased driver of a two vehicle collision in Lakeshore as 19 year old Jesse Thurlby of Lakeshore.
Police say the two vehicles collided around 9:50 p.m. on Thursday March 15 after a westbound vehicle lost control and was struck by an oncoming vehicle.
Police say Thurlby was the driver of the westbound vehilce. He was transported to hospital with life threatening injuries and later died.
The other driver was not injured in the collision.
Essex County Road 42 was closed for approximately 6 hours as the Technical Collision Investigators from the OPP completed the investigation.
Police say no charges will be laid.
According to the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office, deputies got a call at 5:24 a.m. about the robbery at a home in the 2300 block of Douglas Road. Two people suffered injuries - one was taken by medics to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries and the second person was treated and released, the Sheriff's Office said.
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Donald Trump is wildly unfit to be president, and he will demonstrate that in ways that break the law and violate the Constitution. Since the election, there have been three wishful efforts to keep Trump from the presidency: a recount doomed by a lack of evidence; a futile campaign to flip Trump electors; and an even more improbable drive to get the Supreme Court to annul the 2016 election.
ATLANTA (AP) - Former Attorney General Eric Holder will participate in a panel discussion on race.
Holder, the first black U.S. attorney general, served under President Barack Obama from 2009 to 2015. The panel discussion will be held at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library in Atlanta.
The panel includes authors Michael Eric Dyson and Elizabeth Hinton, Black Lives Matters co-founder DeRay McKesson and Pulitzer Prize winner Douglas Blackmon.
The event co-sponsored by The Miller Center at the University of Virginia and is part of that institution's First Year Project, which is described as a three-year initiative to develop bipartisan insight and recommendations for the first year of the new administration.
A Dense Fog Advisory will once again be in place from 9 p.m. Sunday through 3 a.m. Monday. All Lo... More>> A Dense Fog Advisory will once again be in place from 9 p.m. Sunday through 3 a.m. Monday.
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The good news:
Transition ends New Year’s Eve 2020, three months earlier than expected
Britain will be able to negotiate, sign and ratify trade deals during the transition period
Gibraltar explicitly in the deal
International agreements / EU trade deals to continue during transition
joint committee to make sure both sides act in good faith during transition
death of EU’s punishment clause
agreement on financial settlement locked in
The less good news for the government:
We only get to “consult” on fishing during the year of 2020
“Full regulatory alignment” backstop in Northern Ireland must form part of the legal text
Climbdown on letting new EU citizens arriving during transition have identical rights as before
Most Tory Brexiteers will be on board, the fishing result could have been better but this is another step towards Brexit…
A Limerick man has been sent forward for trial to the Central Criminal Court on charges of child exploitation, sexual assault, and rape of a girl, 16.
The accused, aged 70, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was served with a book of evidence at Limerick District Court by Detective Garda Fergal Hanrahan of Henry Street Garda Station.
It is alleged the accused raped the girl twice and sexually assaulted her on three occasions on specific dates last July.
The accused is also alleged to have sexually exploited the girl on three specific dates.
Judge Aeneas McCarthy remanded the accused in custody and returned him for trial to the current sittings of the Central Criminal Court.
Oct 6 (Reuters) - BORR DRILLING LTD
* ‍IS CONTEMPLATING TO OFFER UP TO 162,500,000 NEW SHARES REPRESENTING 51.5 PER CENT OF OUTSTANDING SHARES OF COMPANY​
* ‍SUBSCRIPTION PRICE WILL BE USD 4.00 PER SHARE, RAISING GROSS PROCEEDS OF UP TO USD 650 MILLION​
* PROCEEDS WILL BE USED TO PARTLY SECURE FINANCING FOR ACQUISITION OF JACK-UP RIGS FROM PPL AND FOR GENERAL CORPORATE PURPOSES​
* ‍COMPANIES THAT ARE CLOSE ASSOCIATES OF MR. TOR OLAV TROEIM HAVE IN TOTAL SUBSCRIBED FOR SHARES EQUIVALENT TO USD 35 MILLION AND WILL BE ALLOCATED SHARES EQUIVALENT TO AT LEAST USD 25 MILLION​
* ‍SCHLUMBERGER HAS SUBSCRIBED FOR SHARES EQUIVALENT TO USD 65 MILLION AND WILL BE ALLOCATED SHARES EQUIVALENT TO AT LEAST USD 50 MILLION​
* ‍SHARE ISSUANCE WILL BE CARRIED OUT AS A PRIVATE PLACEMENT AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF COMPANY IS OF OPINION THAT THIS IS IN BEST INTEREST OF COMPANY AND ITS SHAREHOLDERS​ FURTHER COMPANY COVERAGE: (Reporting By Oslo Newsroom)
Ukrainians sell $40.6 mln more than they buy in Sept
Ukrainians in September 2017 bought currency worth $665.5 million from banks, while sold forex worth $706.1 million, the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) said on its website.
According to his data, in comparison with August of this year, the volume of currency purchase increased by 11.4%, sales fell by 10.8%.
The NBU noted Ukrainians last month bought U.S. dollars for $527.7 million, and sold for $524.3 million.
In January-September 2017, Ukrainians sold $2.03 million more than bought.
April 24 (Reuters) - Dashang Co Ltd:
* SAYS ITS 2017 NET PROFIT UP 24.7 PERCENT Y/Y Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2vCdpY6 Further company coverage: (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
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One person was transported to the hospital following a two-vehicle crash Friday afternoon on SR 247 in Hillsboro.
According to the Hillsboro Police Department, a 16-year-old male juvenile from Hillsboro was driving a 2007 GMC Sierra pickup truck on Lilley Avenue around 2:30 p.m. when he pulled into the path of a 2000 Ford Taurus driven by Ramona Simpson, 75, of New Vienna, who was southbound on SR 247.
Simpson was transported from the scene of the accident by the Paint Creek Joint EMS/Fire District to Highland District Hospital in Hillsboro.
The juvenile was cited for failure to yield.
One person was transported to the hospital from the scene of this accident Friday afternoon on SR 247 near the southern edge of Hillsboro. http://www.timesgazette.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/33/2018/02/web1_Lilly-St-wreck-pic.jpg One person was transported to the hospital from the scene of this accident Friday afternoon on SR 247 near the southern edge of Hillsboro.
April 10 Shenzhen Ysstech Info-tech Co Ltd :
* Sees net profit for Q1 2017 to increase by 800 percent to 825 percent, or to be 14.6 million yuan to 15 million yuan, compared to net profit of the same period in 2016 (1.6 million yuan)
* Comments that increased sales of main business and increased investment income are the main reasons for the forecast
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/5anwCh
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OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A Texas woman has been awarded $760,000 after she was badly injured in a skydiving accident in Oklahoma.
Mackenzie Wethington was 16 in January 2014 when her parachute malfunctioned and she fell more than 3,000 feet to the ground in Chickasha. Her injuries included damage to her liver and a kidney, some bleeding in her brain, and a broken pelvis, lumbar spine in her lower back, shoulder blade and several ribs and several teeth.
Court records show the now-19-year-old Wethington of Joshua, Texas, was awarded $760,000 last week.
Robert Swainson, the owner of now-closed Pegasus Air Sports in Chickasha, has said he believes Wethington panicked and didn't follow instructions. The lawsuit said the teenager wasn't properly trained and that her parachute was inappropriate for her skill level.
"I wanted to serve and experience something different," said Spc. Kortney Holloway, a signal support specialist with the 316th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), a Army Reserve unit from Coraopolis, Pa.(U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Christopher Bigelow)
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HONG KONG, March 28 Credit Suisse will make a decision on its capital raising plans "as soon as possible," its chief executive said on Tuesday, without giving specific details on the timing or the type of fund-raising.
Thiam, who joined Credit Suisse from British insurer Prudential in mid 2015, gave the comments at a news conference in Hong Kong, where he was present for an investment conference.
($1 = 0.9855 Swiss francs) (Reporting by Sumeet Chatterjee; Writing by Anshuman Daga; Editing by Stephen Coates)
NAGPUR: Police have recovered three rifles and Maoist literature following an exchange of fire with naxals in Kumadpar forest area in Gadchiroli district of Maharashtra, an official said today.
The encounter took place yesterday morning, they said.
"An anti-naxal operation was conducted at Kumadpar jungle by C-60 commandos of Gadchiroli police, during which unidentified people started firing at the police team around 8.45 am on Friday," a statement issued by Gadchiroli police said.
"There was an exchange of fire between the police and the naxalites. Under heavy firing from the police, the naxals ran away into the jungle," it said.
During an inspection of the area after the exchange of fire, police recovered one .303 rifle, two 12-bore rifles and other naxal material from the spot, the statement added.
Griffin Sailing Team conquer inaugural Fareast 28R World Championship
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by Icarus Sports today at 12:01 pmThe best part of the Championship was kept for this last day. Winds up to 24 knots meant the boats flew across the sea. Griffin Sailing Team and Drake have their own fight for the World title, in this match race contest. Griffin Sailing Team dominated by scoring a second and a first – taking the title, leaving second place to Drake.There were many challengers for the third place. Take Care 2 scored a bullet in the first race to become the favorite – later scoring a fifth in the last race to win that third podium spot.The first ever Fareast 28R World Championship came to an end with the prize giving ceremony. The winners were awarded and everybody made an appointment for the next World Championship in China.
Two men have been arrested after aÂ badly decomposed body was found in Pennypack Park earlier this week.
If there’s one thing Jed Wheeler and Marcus Ruiz Evans agree on, it’s that things in California need to change.
The state sends too much money to Washington, they say, and is both politically and culturally out of step with a country that lacks its openness and vitality.
They sharply disagree, though, on the matter of how and precisely when California should seek a divorce from the other 49 states.
Evans is pushing a ballot measure that would put the question of secession before voters in 2018, believing the time has never been so ripe to form a breakaway nation. Wheeler is working to create a pro-secession political party, looking a dozen or more years down the road when its candidates hold office, and fears that a premature vote would undermine the effort.
In short, the effort to cleave California faces a crackup of its own.
Ekblad scored an unassisted goal and received seven PIM during Monday's 2-0 win over Montreal.
The 2014 first overall selection has turned up his offensive game of late with five goals and 10 assists through his past 21 games. The hot stretch has Ekblad up to 32 points for the campaign, and in settings including plus-minus rating, his plus-2 mark is a huge upgrade on last season's minus-23. Additionally, he's now amassed a career-high 69 PIM, as his well-rounded fantasy campaign continues to roll along.
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The city's liquor and gambling committee voted down a motion to extend bar hours to 2 a.m., following safety concerns from the police. Chief Jason Olson told the committee that the major cities in the eastern part of the state stay open until 2 a.m., but most of the big towns west of that, such as Bismarck and Williston, close at 1 a.m. "It is gonna cause us more issues later into the night, and I believe, probably a few more issues than we deal with now, because I do think that this will result in a certain percentage of people becoming more intoxicated, which, inevitably, causes issues for us," said Olson.
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Mark Fricks, RFC, president and founder of MasterPlan Retirement Consultants, 3405 Dallas Highway in Marietta, announced that the company is debuting complimentary retirement resources.
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May 2 Saia Inc:
* Saia LTL Freight's new terminals in Harrisburg, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Newark, New Jersey are operational
* For the year, investments in equipment, infrastructure, new Northeastern terminals should total about $220 million, including recent purchase of Maryland facility Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Diego Costa set to sign £220,000-a-week deal at Chelsea
Chelsea striker Diego Costa is set to put speculation linking him with a transfer away from the club behind him by signing a new contract.
The Blues are ready to make the Spain international their best paid player by offering him a new deal worth £220,000-a-week, according to The Sun .
Costa, aged 28, will be handed a new five-year deal that will see him pocket £57m over the course of the contract. And that figure could rise to £65m will bonuses.
That will still be a lot less than the £30m-a-year offer he reportedly received from Chinese Super League side Tianjin Quanjin last month.
Costa was dropped for a Premier League game against champions Leicester City and trained alone for a week amid reports that he was keen to take up the offer of move to China.
Midfielder Cesc Fabregas – who is not a regular starter under head coach Antonio Conte – is currently Chelsea’s highest paid player.
A stalwart of the Hamilton Children’s Aid Society has passed away.
Dominic Verticchio who worked for the organization for 41 years, including 18 as the executive director, died Tuesday morning.
Verticchio was 67 and had been on medical leave since April.
He leaves behind his wife Sharon and sons Michael and Marc.
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In addition to his work with the CAS, he was known for his community involvement through organizations like Big Brothers and Big Sisters.
The funeral will take place Friday at 11 a.m. at Bay Gardens on Rymal Road.
Visitation will be held Thursday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
SE Missouri State To Offer Program at Satellites
CAPE GIRARDEAU (AP) - Southeast Missouri State plans to begin offering an associate degree program at its satellite campuses, starting next fall.
The university says the Associate's Plus degree is a two-year degree with an option for students to go on to earn a bachelor's degree.
The Southeast Missourian reports university president Kenneth Dobbins told the newspaper's editorial board last week that students may start signing up for the program Tuesday.
The program is being offered in cooperation with Missouri State University-West Plains. Southeast already offers associate degree courses at its campuses in Kennett, Malden and Sikeston, but not an associate degree. Students will earn an associate degree with 62 credit hours.
Dobbins says the university wants to eliminate students earning hours and credits that later can't be applied toward a bachelor's degree.
US, Kenya, Singapore: AIG Completes Multinational Blockchain Insurance Test
American insurance giant AIG has made what appears to be its first foray into blockchain, completing a trial with Standard Chartered today.
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A former U.S. senator who defended an impeached president during his Senate trial and a former U.S. representative who was a member of House committee that brought articles of impeachment against another president are among the notable Arkansans who died during 2016.
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WELLINGTON, Oct 7 (Reuters) - New Zealand's ruling National Party won 44.4 percent of the votes in the country's inconclusive Sept. 23 election, according to the final tally released on Saturday, while the opposition Labour Party took 36.9 percent.
The nationalist New Zealand First Party won 7.2 percent of the votes, leaving it with the balance of power in the formation of the next government. The Green Party, which has a working agreement with Labour, took 6.3 percent of the ballot.
The results show that the National Party has 56 seats in the 120-seat parliament, Labour 46, New Zealand First nine and the Greens eight.
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has said he will make a decision which party to back to form a coalition government by Oct. 12. Peters has in past elections formed coalition governments with both the National Party and Labour.
(Reporting by Ana Nicolaci da Costa and Charlotte Greenfield; Editing by Michael Perry)
Officials says the emergency call came in at 4:52 p.m. The brush fire is contained between the railroad bed and a swamp area extended into the nearby wood line. Isle of Wight is providing help, including a tanker and two additional brush trucks.
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6 make it to Miss Malawi finals
It was an evening of glamour, fun and beauty as nine girls from the Southern Region battled it out for a spot in the national finals of the Miss Malawi beauty contest. The nine girls paraded before a panel of three judges Lucy Kwengwere Nkhonjera, Tionge Chipezaani and Tarang Makhecha. Three of the …
Thanks to all who called to wish me Happy Birthday on Monday. There were other birthdays and anniversaries to celebrate as well. Congratulations to Kim and Peter who marked 9 years together on April 14th. Carly in Avon wanted to be among the first to wish her best friend Jill a Happy Birthday on April 19th. Delia in Wallingford doing a reciprocal dedication to her boyfriend Colin who will be leaving soon but Delia has a message for him while he is away. Songs by Janet Jackson, Dan Hill and Lonestar provided the soundtrack to their PillowTalk love messages.
You can hear all the messages straight from the heart and the PillowTalk love lines by clicking on the “Play” arrow below. You can open your heart with a dedication straight to the heart of the one you love every weeknight from 8pm – 12 midnight on PillowTalk.
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NASHVILLE - The Minnesota Wild lost 3-0 to the Nashville Predators on the second night of back-to-back games.
After a scoreless first and second periods, Nashville opened the scoring early in the third and doubled their lead minutes later on the powerplay.
A water filtration plant in Hawkesbury, Ont., flooded Sunday night, leading to boil water advisories for Hawkesbury in eastern Ontario.
The flood caused significant pressure loss and the plant is unable to filter water for the approximately 13,500 businesses and residences it serves. But water that was already in the system's tanks is still flowing out of taps.
The Township of Champlain is advising residents to moderate water consumption.
The following schools are closed due to the lack of drinkable water:
École élémentaire catholique Paul VI.
École élémentaire catholique Saint-Grégoire.
École élémentaire catholique Saint-Jean-Baptiste.
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A junior high school student in Byng, Oklahoma, was brought to tears Monday after her sister and her sister's boyfriend returned after serving in Kuwait for the past year.
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The Hawai‘i County Department of Parks and Recreation announces the Pahoa Community Aquatic Center will open on June 1, 2018, for recreation and lap swimming on a shortened schedule as follows:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday: 3-6 p.m.
The pool may close with little or no notice due to conditions caused by the lava and eruption events.
Pool users are reminded that the Pahoa Reginal Recreation Facility is currently being utilized as an emergency evacuation shelter, and all users must check in with security at the gate entrance.
The evacuees that are utilizing the recreation facility as an emergency shelter are going through a tough time, and we ask the public’s kokua in respecting the privacy of the evacuees. All pool users are asked to remain within the aquatic center area while using the pool.
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Members of the Federal Reserve’s Open Market Committee will meet Wednesday (March 21), which will help boost gold prices in 2018… Gold prices have been stuck in a tight range between $1,310 and $1,325 over the last week, but the Fed meeting this week …
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The scene of the officer-involved shooting in Montville (WFSB file photo)
Investigators have cleared a Montville police officer who shot and killed a man who was beating her over the head with her own stun gun.
Windham State's Attorney Anne Mahoney said Monday that Montville Constable Robin Salvatore "was justified in the use of deadly physical force" when she shot 53-year-old Val Thomas at a hotel in January 2017.
Thomas was pronounced dead at the hospital.
The investigation found that Salvatore and another officer had gone to the Chesterfield Lodge at the request of the owner who said Thomas had not paid his bill and refused to leave.
Thomas grabbed Salvatore's Taser from her duty belt, hit her over the head with it, and said he would kill her.
Salvatore fired one round after telling Thomas to drop the Taser.
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LANDISVILLE, Pa. (WHTM) – A man is still missing in Lancaster County following a lengthy search that included a helicopter and tracking dogs.
Pennsylvania State Police in Lancaster have ended their physical search for James “Kelly” Rowland, who was reported missing to the East Hempfield Police Department.
The investigation is ongoing and police will continue to seek additional leads or locations.
According to police, Monday was the last time Rowland was seen or had contact with his family.
He is 5-foot-9, weighs 190 pounds and has thin brown hair.
Anyone with information on Rowland’s whereabouts should call state police or the East Hempfield Police Department at 717-898-3103.
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Several beaches along Durban’s South coast have been closed due to high seas forecast over the next few days, the eThekwini Municipality said on Monday.
In a statement, the metro said the decision to close the beaches was made after deliberations with the SA Weather Service and the Sharks Board.
“The closure entails the lifting of shark nets at the above mentioned beaches,” the statement said.
“The municipality will continue to monitor all other beaches. Should it become necessary to close any other beaches, members of the public will be notified accordingly. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.”
Ellenson scored 16 points (6-9 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-4 FT) while adding three rebounds and two assists in 17 minutes off the bench during Friday's preseason win over the Hawks.
The 18th overall pick in the 2016 draft didn't see much NBA court time as a rookie, but he's showing signs of becoming the stretch four the Pistons thought they were getting when they selected him. Ellenson will still have trouble getting consistent minutes in the regular season in a frontcourt dominated by Andre Drummond, Jon Leuer and Tobias Harris, but if the second-year forward keeps draining threes, coach Stan Van Gundy will find a role for him.
Veteran actress, Toyin Majekodunmi, also known as Iya Kike, has passed on.
The actress, married to veteran actor, Solomon Majekodunmi, aka Baba Kekere’, died on Monday.
The news of her death, which is not yet known, was shared by actress and movie producer, Bimbo Success.
The late Toyin Majekodunmi featured in numerous Yoruba movies and stage plays.
Before she veered into acting full time, she worked with the Lagos State Government under the Ministry of Information.
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Authorities say a man charged with killing five people at a mall in Washington state last year has been found dead in his jail cell in an apparent suicide.
Rosemary Kaholokula, chief criminal deputy prosecutor for Skagit County, says 20-year-old Arcan Cetin (AR'-jahn CHEHT-in) was found hanging in his cell Sunday evening. He was being held at the jail in neighboring Snohomish County, where he was awaiting the results of a mental competency evaluation.
Police say Cetin shot a teenage girl, a man and three women in a department store at Cascade Mall in Burlington, north of Seattle, on Sept. 23. Authorities captured him about 30 hours later near his apartment.
His family said he had psychiatric problems.
Cetin's attorney did not immediately return messages from The Associated Press.
For several years, automobile makers and government agencies have sought ways to improve safety on roadways and effectively manage traffic flow. As wireless communication systems are advancing, the vision of automobiles talking to each other and to roadside units is becoming a reality.These planned automotive wireless communication systems are known as ITS (Intelligent Transportation System). This paper will provide an overview of the current status of the ITS worldwide with a focus on the IEEE 802.11p PHY. Additionally, the paper provides information on test and measurement solutions for devices and components used in ITS.
DEWEY BEACH, Del. (AP)- A wild Memorial Day weekend had a happy ending in Dewey Beach after a 19-year-old who apparently didn't know she was pregnant gave birth outside a hotel.
Dewey Beach Police Sgt. Cliff Dempsey says that he got the call about a woman about to ride her bicycle home because she was feeling unwell, but instead gave birth in the parking garage of Hyatt Place. Officers found her holding her baby and took them to a hospital.
Several people were arrested early Sunday after two officers responding to a street brawl were hit by a car and police horse was punched in its face.
Dewey Mayor TJ Redefer said he was "overjoyed" by the birth after "this crazy weekend of Memorial Day fun."
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MARION, Ohio — Authorities say an Ohio man has been charged criminally after using Facebook Live to record a beating.
The Marion Star reports 30-year-old Thomas Patton, of Marion, was indicted Wednesday on one count of felonious assault.
Marion police say Patton was arrested after officers found video posts on his Facebook page that included the beating and one in which he says he'd punch the first person he saw walking down the street.
Police say officers responded Sept. 20 to a call about a 21-year-old man who said he'd been assaulted by a stranger. An affidavit says the man was punched in the face several times and received treatment for a broken nose.
Police say Patton admitted to the assault after being arrested.
Court records don't indicate whether Patton has an attorney.
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× ‘We need prayers’: Wrestling legend Ric Flair admitted to hospital
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Pro wrestling legend Ric Flair was hospitalized over the weekend, leading to calls for “prayers and positive energy” for The Nature Boy.
According to his talent representatives at Legacy Talent, Flair was admitted Saturday, August 12 for routine monitoring.
In a tweet Saturday, Legacy Talent CEO Melinda Morris Zanoni said there was “no reason to panic” regarding the former 16-time world champion’s condition. On Sunday, Zanoni said Flair was dealing with some “tough medical issues,” but did not elaborate.
Are u a Fan/Friend of Ric Flair?If so, we need prayers & positive energy 4 our Living Legend as he is dealing w/some tough medical issues🙏🏻 — MelindaMorrisZanoni (@LegacyTalentCEO) August 14, 2017
Yes,Ric in hosp 4routine monitoring.No reason2panic.Yes,many thx2his fiancé&hospstaff.No excuses Ric wld want u2go out 2nite NaturBoy style! — MelindaMorrisZanoni (@LegacyTalentCEO) August 13, 2017
PARIS — Several U.S.-based climate scientists are about to win multi-year, all-expenses-paid grants to relocate to France.
The "Make Our Planet Great Again" grants are an effort by French President Emmanuel Macron to counter U.S. President Donald Trump on the climate change front. Macron announced a competition for the grants hours after Trump declared he would withdraw the U.S. from the global accord reached in Paris in 2015 to reduce climate-damaging emissions.
Macron is unveiling the winners Monday evening ahead of a climate summit Tuesday aimed at giving new impetus to the Paris accord and finding new funding to help governments and businesses meet its goals.
YPSILANTI, Mich. (AP) -- Elijah Minnie scored 16 of his 22 points in a close first half and Eastern Michigan used a big run in the second half to roll to a 58-41 win over Ball State on Saturday.
Minnie's layup gave the Eagles (13-10, 4-6 Mid-American) a 27-26 halftime lead. James Thompson IV scored the first five points on a 15-0 run and Minnie had six points, making it 56-36 with just over five minutes remaining. Ball State missed six shots and had three turnovers in a drought that last almost seven minutes.
Thompson and Tim Bond both had nine of their 11 points in the second half with Thompson also grabbing 14 rebounds. Bond had seven rebounds, four blocks, three steals and three assists.
Eastern Michigan shot 53 percent and held Ball State to 27 percent, blocking 13 shots.
Trey Moses had 17 points for Ball State (14-9, 5-5).
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Lincoln Police are investigating an attempted burglary.
It happened at Corner Stone Baptist Church, near 63rd and Colby St, around 3:30 Monday morning.
Police say an alarm went off after something crashed through a window. They say no one went inside the church and nothing was taken.
They are still investigating.
Qatar said Wednesday it has pulled all of its troops from the border of Djibouti and Eritrea, east African nations that have a long-running territorial dispute which Doha had helped mediate. Qatar offered no explanation for the move, though it comes amid a diplomatic dispute with other Arab nations that have cut diplomatic ties and now are trying to isolate Qatar from the rest of the world. While the dispute hasn't escalated to a military confrontation, Qatar's military is dwarfed by neighboring Saudi Arabia and the United Arab...
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BOISE, Idaho - An Idaho youth soccer team recently attacked with hate speech is raising money for a better future. At last check, The gofundme.com account for Idaho Juniors FC has raised over $7,000. The coach says the money will go to two local organizations to fight racism and allow athletes to flourish.
Over a week ago the coach found a racist letter attacking some of the young players on his car windshield. For him, The response from the Treasure Valley and beyond shows just how tight-knit the soccer community is.
"This is a great way for us to rally together, speak and talk about these issues bring awareness and then we have to act," said Jeromy Tarkon head coach for Idaho Juniors FC. "The ball doesn't stop because we are aware of it we got to continue, we got to make a change, we got to provoke change, we go to force change."
Organizers want to keep the names of the charities under wraps until they stop fundraising, to donate click here.
Family friendly isn't exactly the first thing to come to mind when you think of Hooters. But in Asia the company plans to change that with the help of a new image.
Welcome tolive text coverage of the Champions League semi-final first-leg tie between Liverpool and Roma at Anfield.
The Reds are seeking a sixth triumph in the European Cup, 13 years on from their most recent success on the continent.
If the hosts' run to the last four this season was unexpected then the Giallorossi's was even more unlikely, as they are competing in their first Euro semi of any sort in 27 years after a memorable comeback win against Barcelona in the last round.
Follow all of the action as it unfolds on Merseyside with our extensive updates below.
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LIVERPOOL: Karius; Alexander-Arnold, Lovren, van Dijk, Robertson; Oxlade-Chamberlain, Henderson, Milner; Salah, Firmino, Mane
SUBS: Clyne, Wijnaldum, Klavan, Moreno, Mignolet, Ings, Solanke
ROMA: Becker; Fazio, Manolas, Jesus; Florenzi, De Rossi, Strootman, Kolarov; Under, Nainggolan; Dzeko
SUBS: Skorupski, Pellegrini, Perotti, Schick, Gonalons, Da Silva Peres, El Shaarawy
Burger Boogaloo The Burger Boogaloo is coming back to Oakland. Check out the line-up.
Cut Chemist Interview Cut Chemist talks about Biz Markie in a shiny green jumpsuit, mainstream success with Jurassic 5 and the monumental role The Good Life Cafe played in his career.
Diamond x Johnny Cash Check out the latest collab from Diamond Supply Co. with Johnny Cash.
Pins of Light x Motorhome x Slashers x Warchild If you're in the Bay this weekend be sure to check out this awesome show.
Built to Spill Interview We killed some time with Built to Spill before their set to talk about the band, the magnetic pull of Idaho and skate videos.
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CAROLINA BEACH, NC (WWAY) — Artists are helping little artists at Pleasure Island.
The Island Arts and Culture Alliance is a group of volunteers who work to raise awareness of art and culture at Pleasure Island.
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They presented Carolina Beach Elementary School with $1,000 for the music department to purchase 20 ukeleles Thursday.
In addition, they also gave $750 to the Montessori Elementary School for art and print supplies and $500 for their music department’s budget.
PITTSBURGH, April 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Two inventors, from Seagoville, Texas, thought there needed to be a better way to call attention to a car accident, so they invented the YIELDING GAS.
The YIELDING GAS provides an effective way to alert approaching drivers of an accident. In doing so, it increases the visibility of an accident. As a result, it enhances safety and it provides added peace of mind. The invention features a user-friendly design that is convenient and easy to use so it is ideal for vehicle owners. Additionally, the YIELDING GAS is producible in design variations.
The Director of Digital at Virgin Media Business, Stephen Wind-Mozley is set to join the experienced line up of professionals announced for Derry City and Strabane District Council’s 2017 Enterprise Week.
With a packed programme of events, sponsored by Virgin Media Business, taking place from Monday, March 6 until Friday, March 10 in a number of locations throughout the city and district, Stephen will be adding to the variety of workshops, talks and activities scheduled and sharing his own experiences and insights in digital marketing opportunities for businesses.
On Monday March 6 at the Guildhall, Stephen will open the five day event with two workshops on ‘The 7Cs of Digital Marketing’ and ‘Unlocking your potential’ with a question and answer session also included, taking place from 11.30am. See www.derrystrabane.com/enterpriseweek for more information.
Disgraced veteran entertainer Rolf Harris is to be retried on three sex offence charges and face one new count.
Last week a jury found the 86-year-old Australian not guilty of three assaults, following a trial at London's Southwark Crown Court.
Harris, wearing a dark suit, white shirt and dark tie, appeared via video-link for Wednesday's hearing.
The former TV star is accused of four indecent assaults against three female teenagers, spanning two decades.
He will be retried for the alleged indecent assault of a 14-year-old girl in 1971, a 13-year-old girl in 1983, and a teenage girl in 1978.
He faces a new count of assault against the same complainant in relation to the 1978 allegation.
The retrial date is set for May 15.
Judge Alistair McCreath remanded Harris in custody, to which the defendant replied: "Thank you."
DETROIT (AP) - General Motors is recalling 107,000 older sports cars worldwide because a faulty sensor can disable the front passenger air bag.
The recall covers the 2006 to 2010 Pontiac Solstice and the 2007 to 2010 Saturn Sky. The two-seat cars are no longer made and both brands have been scrapped by the company.
GM says in government documents that a sensor that determines if a child is sitting in the passenger seat can bend and become damaged over time. That can open an electrical circuit, causing the car to turn off the air bag.
The company says it doesn't know of any crashes or injuries caused by the problem.
The recall came after an owner petitioned the government seeking an investigation. GM has not yet developed a repair and says it will notify owners when one is ready.
Most of the recalled cars are in the U.S. and Canada.
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If your home still has damage from the historic floods of 2015, an important deadline is coming up for you.
April 30 is the deadline for you to apply for the storm recovery program.
The South Carolina Disaster Recovery Office is introducing the October 2015 Storm Recovery Program to repair or reconstruct single-family homes for low-to-moderate income residents with remaining damage.
The program will help repair and reconstruct single family homes for low to moderate income residents with remaining damage.
Call 844-330-1199 or visit SCStormRecovery.com for further assistance and information.
A list of intake offices includes:
318 E. Main Street, Kingstree, SC 29556
725 Broad St., Sumter, SC 29150
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - Outside attorneys representing Kentucky in lawsuits against corporations and other entities would be limited in how much money they could make under a bill that has cleared the state Senate.
The Republican-controlled Senate voted 26-12 to approve House Bill 198 on Monday. The bill has already passed the House. But the Senate changed the bill, so the House must vote on it again before it can go to the governor for his signature.
Democratic Attorney General Andy Beshear opposes the legislation. He said it would limit his ability to recruit quality attorneys to represent the state in large, complex lawsuits. But supporters say the bill would ensure the state receives the most money possible from lawsuit settlements.
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Source: Bloom Family
Lewis R. Bloom was born in New York City on December 26, 1924, and died in Santa Barbara, California, on June 18, 2013, the son of the late Mildred Rogers and Charles Bloom. He is survived by his sister, Betty Klausner of San Francisco, and her entire family; his cousin, Leslie Steinmetz of Santa Barbara; and his partner, Clay Tedeschi.
Lewis’ remains will be buried next to those of his mother in the family plot at Temple Israel Cemetery in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York. Interment will be private. Plans for a “Celebration of Life” are pending.
Arrangements are by Welch-Ryce-Haider Funeral Chapels.
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Police are still searching for a suspect after a man was shot in broad daylight in Maple Ridge Sunday.
The incident occurred around 5 p.m. in the driveway of a home on Dewdney Trunk Road near 203rd Street.
"My sister-in-law phoned and said there was a shooting up there, and then I talked to my grandson this morning and he said he heard a pop-pop and some squealing," a woman who lives nearby told CTV News.
A worker in a nearby store said a woman ran in and told him someone had been shot and asked him to call 911.
According to police, the shooting was targeted and there is no threat to public safety.
A man in the neighbourhood said he was surprised to hear the sirens and see that the police tape were due to a shooting.
"This is usually a pretty quiet neighbourhood," he said. "The most traffic that we get is on Sundays when church is in session."
The man who was shot is still recovering in hospital.
Police have not made any arrests so far.
With a report from CTV's Nafeesa Karim.
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2017-08-15
Joe Louis
Former Kumasi Asante Kotoko and Accra Hearts of Oak winger Joe Louis says he is not done yet and has still has lots of football in him though the media are trying to retire him.
The cunning dribbler indicated that the Ghanaian media have always branded experienced players as old people which really affect them though they had what it takes to play.
“I am very strong and active to play competitive soccer but the media always condemn experience players and label them as too old to play,” Louis told footballmadeinghana.com
“I still have some few years ahead of me to play active football but the media will do everything possible to condemn me and put in the minds of the public that I am old and have nothing better to offer,”
|”In Europe is not like that the as old players are the crowd puller who rather bring the fans to the stadium.”
Louis currently features for second division side Kakyire FC.
MOSCOW - A Russian strike from an undisclosed high-precision weapon killed more than 30 militants in an area of Syria's Idlib where a Russian plane was previously downed, TASS news agency quoted Russia's Defense Ministry as saying on Saturday.
The Russian Su-25 warplane was brought down in the Idlib province earlier on Saturday, and the pilot was killed during "a fight" after ejecting by parachute, the Defense Ministry has said.
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A Hartford police sergeant is facing charges after he was accused of taking a police car repeatedly without authorization or permission when he was not working.
Justin Torniero, a 10-year veteran of the patrol division, is charged with using a motor vehicle without permission, sixth-degree larceny, and fifth-degree computer crime.
An internal investigation is underway after officers learned that Torniero repeatedly took a police car, filled it with City of Hartford gas, and drove it for several miles without any permission or authorization, police said.
Police added that Torniero was “out of work on accrued leave” when this happened.
Investigators also learned that a computer modem and an automatic car locater were tampered with in one of the cars.
Torniero was released on bond and is expected to appear in court on Dec. 21.
He’s currently suspended without pay pending the outcome of an investigation.
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Nine members of a television crew have pleaded not guilty to creating a false public alarm and other counts after one of their devices prompted a fake-bomb alert at one of New York's three major airports.
They entered their pleas during their initial court appearance on Friday.
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The crew are also charged with interference with transportation and conspiracy.
The creators of a CNBC reality show Staten Island Hustle have said the crew were shooting an episode about a vacuum device used to compress luggage, when it prompted the alert on January 18 at Newark Liberty International Airport.
The Transportation Security Administration had believed the device was a fake bomb. It says parts of the gadget were "indicators of an improvised explosive device."
Staten Island Hustle documents a group of investors searching for unconventional products.
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Good morning, here are our early stories:
-- Examining Trump's Initial Response To The Racial Upheaval In Virginia.
--Pence Expands On Trump's Remarks To Include White Supremacists.
--Why Future Earthlings Won't See Total Solar Eclipses.
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China Warns Trump May "Poison" Relations With Trade Probe. (Reuters)
3 Shot, Killed At Wisconsin Dragway. (Kenosha News)
Evacuations As Fire Burns In South-Central Washington. (KING/AP)
Tropical Storm Gert Swings Back Out Into Atlantic. (NHC)
20 Killed In Terror Attack In Burkina Faso. (BBC)
Indian, Pakistan Marking Partition, Independence Days. (Guardian)
Average Gas Price For 1 Regular Gallon Up 8 Cents, To $2.40. (AP)
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Salman Khan is always known for his generous nature and humanitarian work. The actor has always been a helping hand to all his friends, co-stars and family. The superstar of Bollywood has also helped several needy in their tough times.
Former actress Pooja Dadwal, who had acted in Salman Khan starrer Veergati movie is currently ill. She is suffering from tuberculosis and has been admitted in Mumbai’s Shivdi Hospital for 15 days. Reportedly, she has been abandoned by her husband and in-laws and is seeking Salman Khan’s financial help. She said, “I learned 6 months ago that I had something as serious as TB. I tried to contact Salman Khan for help, but nothing has been done so far. If he looks at my video then maybe he will try to offer some help. I have been doing casino management in Goa for the last several years. I have no money at all, I depend on others for even a cup of tea.”
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Kathie Lee and Hoda welcome singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson, who shares a big announcement: Next month she’s making her Broadway debut as she takes over the role of Sonya in the critically acclaimed musical “Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812.”
A Calgary cyclist said he was riding his bike in the city’s southwest when a car pulled up in front of him and slammed on his brakes.
Nigel Brockton has a camera mounted on the back of his bicycle, which captured him flying off of his bike and tumbling into the road—though not what caused the crash. He said it happened just after 5:40 p.m. on June 8 at 26 Avenue and 21 Street S.W.
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Brockton felt he could have been killed in the incident, but ended up with minor injuries.
He says the driver of the vehicle left the scene and he’s filed a report to police.
Calgary police said they are aware of the report, but couldn’t comment on how or if the incident was being investigated as of 2:30 p.m.
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Bernat eyes World Cup spot after returning to Bayern training
Bayern Munich defender Juan Bernat has returned to training after undergoing ankle surgery and has set his sights on making the World Cup with Spain.
The 24-year-old has not played since sustaining ankle damage in Bayern's International Champions Cup clash against AC Milan on July 22.
After returning to the training pitch on Friday, the former Valencia full-back outlined his determination to come back in peak condition for club and country.
"I'm training hard so that I return in good physical condition," he told the club's official website.
"It'll be difficult, but I'm on the home straight now. I want to recover and put some good performances in for the club and then being at the World Cup would obviously be a reward for that.
"I'm very happy. The most important thing is that the bone's healing well. I don't have any pain anymore."
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Two horrific knives were seized from the streets of Brent by police in just four days.
A terrifying combat knife discarded near Willesden High Road was taken "safely off the streets" by Brent police, who tweeted a picture of it last Friday (April 20).
According to Brent MPS, officers seized the vicious weapon after finding it dumped in the street.
Alongside a picture of the 10-inch blade, they wrote: "Horrific combat knife found discarded in the Willesden High Road area... now safely off the streets."
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On Monday (April 23), officers seized another vicious knife in a separate incident in Harlesden.
Officers arrested a man in connection with a huge blade they saw being dumped in Windrush Road.
Brent MPS tweeted a picture of the massive kitchen knife with the message "good work" at 11pm on Monday.
There are major delays on the Torpoint Ferry this evening.
At 5pm, the ferry operators warned that there was a 50 to 60 minute delay for passengers travelling from Devonport.
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Sixty-six years ago Tuesday, a sneaky bit of collusion by members of the Ontario and Upland city councils was revealed by an Ontario Daily Report article. It was all about a secret meeting on Feb. 12, 1951, between the two councils to discuss a sticky situation that neither wanted to debate in front of the voting public: the on- and off-ramps planned for Campus Avenue on the soon-to-be-built San Bernardino Freeway.
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The map below illustrates the number of snowmobiles that were registered in each of Maine’s municipalities for the winter or 2016-2017, according to data from the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. The town of Windham led the state in snowmobile ownership last winter, with 941 snowmobiles registered to its residents.
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SRB Dropped Bail-In For Banco Popular Amid Cash Crisis
Law360, London (February 2, 2018, 2:41 PM GMT) -- The decision to drop "bail-in" plans and sell Spain’s Banco Popular Espanol SA for only €1 ($1.25) in June 2017 to ward off bankruptcy, now being contested in Europe’s top court, was taken to avert a liquidity crisis, an authority for handling failing banks said Friday.
The Single Resolution Board said in an expanded report on its decision that earlier plans for organizing a bail-in — which unlike a bail-out forces investors and depositors to take a loss — were overtaken by the bank’s deteriorating cash...
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The Bristol County chapter of the Massachusetts Society of Genealogists will hold its monthly meeting on Saturday, Feb. 18, at Somerset Public Library, 1464 County St., in Somerset. Bristol chapter member Terence Dugan will share his own experiences and results from testing with several different DNA testing firms, including 23andMe, AncestryDNA and FamilyTree DNA.
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Santa Ana (Calif.) Mater Dei safety William Nimmo Jr. took a pair of visits last Saturday, visiting Oregon State early in the day before heading to Oregon.Since Nimmo Jr. didn't have a lot of time ...
TOKYO, March 20 (Reuters) - Japanese aluminium buyers have agreed to pay producers a premium of $129 per tonne for metal to be shipped during the April to June quarter, reflecting surging U.S. spot premiums, five sources directly involved in the quarterly pricing talks said.
The deals represent a 25 percent increase from the $103 per tonne premium in the previous quarter. The premium is the highest in three years and marks the second consecutive quarterly rise.
Japan is Asia's biggest importer of aluminium and the premiums for primary metal shipments it agrees to pay each quarter over the London Metal Exchange (LME) cash price set the benchmark for the region.
(Reporting by Yuka Obayashi; Editing by Christian Schmollinger)
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Authorities have surrounded a strip mall parking lot along Research Boulevard and Ohlen Road. KXAN viewers say police have guns drawn at the scene.
Austin police say the call came in just before 2:30 p.m. for a check welfare call at 8601 Research Blvd. in the Target parking lot. A viewer says they are not being allowed to leave a nearby business.
The Travis County Sheriff’s Office is also on scene handling the situation.
KXAN will update this story as more information becomes available.
Former U.S. Rep. Clint Roberts, a South Dakota rancher who corralled cowboy roles on television and auditioned to be the "Marlboro Man," a nickname that stuck in Congress, has died. He was 82. The former Republican congressman and South Dakota agriculture secretary died early Monday at a hospital in Pierre from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, according to his daughter-in-law, Pam Roberts.
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See The Face of 2 Catholic Priests Killed By Herdsmen in Benue
The Catholic Diocese of Makurdi has confirmed the killing of two of its priests, Rev Fathers Joseph Gor and Felix Tyolaha, in an early hour attack on St Ignatius Quasi Parish, Ukpor, Mbalom in Gwer West Local Government Council of Benue. A statement by its Director of Communications, Rev Fr Moses Iorapuu, said that the […]
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An angry truckie has blasted a female driver who moved into his path too slowly on Sydney's M3.
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Einstein's Brain focuses on how advances in neurology have influenced our understanding of human's as 'neurochemical selves'. Examining the recent trend to explain every aspect of personality by underlying brain processes, BBC's Geoff Bunn highlights how disciplines from aesthetics to sociology have felt the impact of neuroscience.
He acknowledges the benefits supplied by MRI scanning but points out the flaws in promoting an understanding of humanity based entirely on analysis of the brain. If the dissection of Einstein's brain were all we had to go on, we wouldn't know much about the famous physicist's life and character.
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HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – Interstate 83 southbound over the Susquehanna River will be restricted to two lanes on Thursday.
PennDOT says it will close the far right lane and shoulder on the John Harris Memorial Bridge, also known as the South Bridge, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Construction crews plan to remove shielding and scaffolding from underneath the bridge. The equipment was used for the repairs to the bridge joints during the past two weekends.
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CM grieved over deaths in road accidents
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif on Wednesday expressed a deep sense of sorrow over the loss of precious human lives in traffic accidents in Bhakkar and Hasilpur. He extended heartfelt condolences to the members of the bereaved families and prayed for early recovery of the injured.
An oceanographic vessel of the Greek Center for Marine Research, using a robotic submersible, retrieved on Tuesday the flight recorder of the Mirage 2000-5 which crashed into the sea in the central Aegean, near Skyros, on April 12, killing the pilot Captain Giorgos Baltadoros.
According to Air Force sources, the “black box,” which is expected to provide useful information for the ongoing investigation into the causes of the accident, will be sent to the manufacturer in France to retrieve its data.
The city of Fort Worth and the private sector group funding the other half of the $450 million project near the Will Rogers Memorial Center are hosting a groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday to mark the beginning of construction on what is, for now, being called the Fort Worth Multipurpose Arena at Will Rogers. Please join us as we "Let The Dirt Fly" for the Fort Worth Multipurpose Arena, next Tuesday, April 18 at 11a! https://t.co/9A3HtzHIgx When completed, the 14,000-seat arena will be the new home of the Fort Worth Stock Show Rodeo performances and will host concerts, sporting events and family entertainment.
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LISBON, Portugal (AP) — German Chancellor Angela Merkel has arrived in Portugal for a 24-hour official visit during which she will discuss the European Union's future with local officials.
Merkel flew Wednesday to the northern Portuguese city of Porto, where she was met by Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa.
She was due to inaugurate a research center run by German auto parts manufacturer Bosch before visiting Porto University's Institute for Health Research and Innovation, where she was to meet with students.
On Thursday, Merkel is due in the capital city of Lisbon for talks with President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa and with Costa before a lunchtime news conference.
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Two pupils at one of Scotland’s top fee-paying schools have been disciplined following a racial incident in a playground.
It is understood the incident at Robert Gordon’s College saw a tennis ball with a highly-derogatory racial term written on it thrown at two pupils.
The parents of the pupils involved have been informed but not the police.
Simon Mills, Head of Robert Gordon’s College, said: “This was immediately investigated in line with school protocol and the pupils involved have been sanctioned.
“The College will not tolerate the use of any unacceptable language.”
Ten students arrested after Ansonia High School fight
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ANSONIA — Ten students were arrested at Ansonia High School after a fight broke out outside the cafeteria Wednesday morning.
Eight girls between the ages of 14 and 17 years old and two 18-year-old women were arrested by police following the incident that occurred around 7:10 a.m., according to Lt. Patrick Lynch.
Bad news, like telling a partner you want to end the relationship, should never be sugar-coated because it makes it harder to swallow, scientists have discovered.
Although gilding the truth may seem like the kinder approach when breaking a devastating revelation, in fact most people prefer candour.
Researchers at Brigham Young University in Utah gave 145 participants a range of bad-news scenarios with two different deliveries and asked which they preferred. Overwhelmingly they chose directness.
"If your house is on fire, you just want to know that and get out,” said linguistics professor Alan Manning.
“Or if you have cancer, you'd just like to know that. You don't want the doctor to talk around it.”
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Three members of a family, including a minor, were killed when their car collided with a PRTC bus at Jandiala-Nakodar road here on Wednesday. The family was on their way to Nakodar. Bus was trying to overtake a vehicle which led to accident.
Deceased has been identified as Balwinder Kaur (60) her nephew Harminder Singh (23) and her grandson Jorawar Singh (4), resident of Sikandarpur village here. The victims were travelling in an Indica car when it had a head on collision with bus near Sarihn village.
A woman and her grandson died on the spot while her nephew succumbed to his injuries on the way to hospital. SHO Nakodar Jaswinder Singh said, a case under Sections 279 (Rash driving) and 304A (Causing death by negligence) of IPC against bus driver, who is yet to be identified.
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A man has been arrested after a crash that killed his passenger, according to police.
Arlington police were called shortly before 2 a.m. to Interstate 30 near Ballpark Way. Officers said a vehicle went off the main lanes and hit an unoccupied car.
Police said a female in the front seat was not wearing a seat belt and was pronounced dead at the scene. The woman was identified by the Tarrant County Medical Examiner as 25-year-old Paola Hernandez of Fort Worth.
The driver, identified as Jesus Briones was arrested at the scene and taken to jail for intoxication manslaughter.
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In my view, it was a mistake on the part of some in the anti-Trump faction to take a hostile stance at Civic Center. They are not the enemy even if they acted like they were. There are many Trump followers who really need to be educated on what Trump is all about. In short, although they are mistaken that doesn't make them evil. For example, I came across Trump folks who believed what he said about saving jobs for American workers. So it is not surprising that many found Trump politically attractive.
My own inclination is that we should approach pro-Trump folks in a friendly manner. Those who did were on the right political track. It would have also been a good idea producing a point by point leaflet explaining why we are unhappy with Trump. Please keep in mind that if our approach is antagonistic to those who we disagree with, we will have a serious problem building a successful, progressive movement. Let's keep the door open.
The 2017 NBA Rookie Shoot went down last week in Tarrytown, New York at the Knicks’ practice facility. Most of the League’s newest players were bused in for a day of interviews, photographs and the chance to officially suit up for the first time.
The big day gives Nike, adidas and Under Armour time to shine. So the brands made sure that the young pups were super laced.
Markelle Fultz, the number one pick in June’s draft, was wearing the Hyperdunk 17 Flyknit, the Swoosh’s latest offering. Lonzo Ball was of course wearing his signature sneaker, the Big Baller Brand ZO2.
The biggest unveiling came from Josh Jackson and Dennis Smith Jr, Under Armour’s big signings. They each wore player exclusive versions of the UA Drive 4 Low. The 4 will be UA’s flagship silhouette next season, with Jackson and Smith Jr headlining it.
Swipe through the gallery above to see more of the heat from last week and forever shout out De’Aaron Fox for keeping a phone in each of his socks. Legend.
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A top Egyptian rights lawyer says at least eight protesters were detained and accused of "association with a terrorist organization" after joining a small protest in Cairo over the Trump administration's decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
Khaled Ali says the protesters were arrested on Saturday in front of the Egyptian Press Syndicate in downtown Cairo after rallying against President Donald Trump's move.
It wasn't immediately possible to reach the prosecutors on Monday for a comment.
Ali says those detained, including a female activist, are accused of links to the Muslim Brotherhood group, Egypt's onetime largest Islamist group which was outlawed after the ouster of the Islamist President Mohammed Morsi in 2013.
Egypt's President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi is a close ally of Trump, whose announcement triggered protests across the world.
A motorcyclist struck a cow and suffered fatal injuries in Pierce County on Saturday morning, authorities said.
David Alan Kelch of Aranksaw, Wis., was traveling south on County Trunk S shortly before 9 a.m. when he struck the bovine near the intersection with County Trunk X, according to the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department.
The 56-year-old man was pronounced dead en route to a hospital.
The cow also died, sheriff’s department spokesman Mike Waltz said.
Members of the Citizens’ Climate Lobby are proud to offer their Monthly Energy Speaker Series, an opportunity for learning and community engagement on the important topic of climate change.
This month’s presentation features two remarkable activists who attended the COP23 UN Climate Change conference in Bonn in November: Rhiannon Gallagher and Martin Voelker. Rhiannon organizes the Jeffco Climate Action Team and Parents for the Planet; Martin runs the Colorado Renewable Energy Society’s Jeffco chapter and the monthly speaker series at JUC.
On Thursday, December 14 at 7:00 p.m. at Jefferson Unitarian Church in Golden (14350 32nd Ave.), these speakers will report on how the world community plans to avert runaway global warming. The event is free.
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April 24 (Reuters) - Canada’s Mitel Networks Corp said on Tuesday it would be bought by an investor group led by Searchlight Capital Partners in a deal valued at about $2 billion, including debt.
Mitel shareholders will receive $11.15 per share in cash, representing a premium of nearly 10 percent to the stock’s Monday close. (Reporting by John Benny in Bengaluru Editing by Saumyadeb Chakrabarty)
A knife-wielding thief targeted a town centre shop last Tuesday (August 8).
The male entered the Beehive Newsagents on Castletown Road at approximately 7pm on the stated date, threatening staff and demanding cash.
The culprit subsequently fled the scene after the building's security system alerted Gardaí.
He made off in the direction of Philip Street.
Anyone with information on this or other incidents should contact the Gardaí on (042) 938 8400.
Inmarsat was selected by Qatar Airways to provide its GX Aviation inflight broadband solution for installation on more than 130 Airbus A350s and Boeing 777s starting in mid-2017.
Cobham Satcom was selected by United Airlines to supply SwiftBroadband-Safety flight deck communications platform (via Aviator 300D Satcom) for evaluation on four Boeing 767s.
Virgin Atlantic has extended its sales and marketing representation with Discover the World in Benelux (Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg) beginning this month.
Jeppesen and Teledyne Controls have partnered to integrate FliteDeck Pro EFB, GroundLink Comm+ and GroundLink AID+ technologies to deliver greater data connectivity for airlines.
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ELLISVILLE – Jones County Junior College will suspend normal campus operations based on the expected severe weather threat in the region. JCJC will make the following modifications to their standard operating schedule:
• All Residence Halls will close on Friday, Oct. 6 at 2 p.m. and reopen to students on Monday, October 9 at 2 p.m.
• All college operations will be closed on Monday, Oct. 9. All day and night classes (including credit and non-credit) have been canceled.
• The college will return to regular operations on Tuesday, Oct. 10 for regular scheduled classes and events.
This closing includes:
JCJC Main Campus
JCJC Clarke County Center
JCJC Greene County Center
JCJC Jasper County Center
JCJC Wayne County Center
Advanced Technology Center
College officials will determine further campus closings or modifications as the weekend progresses. Please check local news stations, campus e-mail, or the JCJC website for further information.
Light weight 300wm build. Thoughts? Have a Remington 700 sps in 300wm. Ordered a short chambered Christensen arms carbon barrel and a McMillan game hunter edge fill stock. I have just over $1,100 into the barrel and stock, barrel just needs head spaced and finished reamed from what I understand. $200-$300 you think? Still trying to find a good smith to do the work. Think the Christensen barrel is worth it? Read a lot of mixed reviews but for $580 I figured I would give it a try.....couldn't see swinging $800 for a proof research. Any thoughts??
PYEONGCHANG, Korea, Republic Of — The International Olympic Committee says it will review the cases of 15 Russian athletes ahead of the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics in the light of a ruling by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
IOC spokesman Mark Adams said Saturday: "Those 15 names will be given to the invitation review panel."
Adams said "our decision will come before the games start (on Friday)" and that "we reserve our right to review and appeal the CAS decision."
The CAS ruling on Thursday overturned the doping bans on 28 Russian athletes, citing insufficient evidence. Russia said it wants to send 15 of the 28 to Pyeongchang, including gold medal-winning skeleton slider Alexander Tretiakov and cross-country ski gold medallist Alexander Legkov.
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Media personality Terryanne Chebet is an inspiration to many, especially single mothers. The former Citizen TV business reporter is a dotting mom to two adorable girls, Imani, 12, and Talaa who is barely one.
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Selena Gomez rocked these white sneakers all Coachella long...and they're not Stan Smiths (a.k.a. the celeb-loved Adidas shoe). (Crazy, we know.) So who's the lucky footwear brand getting the songstress' highly-coveted attention? That would be Ash Footwear and their $198 Nicky Bis sneaker.
Worn above with a floral HVN slip dress and matching neck scarf, the singer's looking extra-femme in this girly-girl look. Just wait until you see how she changes it up for nighttime.
A New Jersey high school teacher was busted Wednesday for allegedly taking videos and photos up female student's skirts with a hidden camera. Burlington County Prosecutor's Office said Eric Howell, 43, hid a camera in a coconut water box that was placed in a side pocket of his briefcase.
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Experts Mikey Shreve and David Hurtado each won a race last Sunday, June 11 at Arroyo Seco Raceway near Deming, NM. Starting off the fourth round of the season was the Unlimited Superbike sponsored by Kurveygirl.com, which Shreve and his Yamaha YZF-R1 led from start to finish.
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A breast cancer survivor says she is taking cannabis oil to help her recover from illness.
Nikki Bednall, from Kilburn in Derbyshire, said she turned to using CBD oil through "desperation not recreation", and claims it helps to control her anxiety.
There is no medical proof that CBD oil cures illnesses.
Sky Sports News HQ understands the fee agreed is A 30.7m - but who is Sweden international Lindelof and what can United fans expect? Having started his career at Vasteras SK in the lower tiers of Swedish football, Lindelof signed for Benfica as a 17-year-old in December 2011. It took him almost two years in the reserves before he finally made his first-team debut in October 2013.
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CAIRO (AP) — Archaeologists in Egypt say they have discovered a 4,400-year-old tomb near the pyramids outside Cairo.
Egypt’s Antiquities Ministry announced the discovery Saturday and said the tomb likely belonged to a high-ranking official known as Hetpet during the 5th Dynasty of ancient Egypt. The tomb includes wall paintings depicting Hetpet observing different hunting and fishing scenes.
Mostafa Al-Waziri, leader of the archaeological mission, says the scenes depict a monkey — at the time commonly kept as domestic animals — reaping fruit and another dancing before an orchestra.
He believes Hetpet, a woman thought to be close to ancient Egyptian royals, had another tomb in Giza’s western necropolis, which is home to the tombs of top officials of Egypt’s Old Kingdom.
Al-Waziri says excavation work is underway for the other tomb.
While these tend to be the most popular solutions, others choose to go to more extreme lengths to banish the bedroom problem.
You can delay orgasm with natural remedies or use sprays or wipes to numb the penis.
The common sexual dysfunction prevents couples from enjoying long and fulfilling trysts.
An estimated 30% of British blokes suffer from premature ejaculation.
According to a Time To Orgasm study, 96% of men have tried to delay ejaculation during sex.
A survey of 1,024 people found that many put off orgasm by using their brains.
Thinking about something else, including work or someone unattractive, are said to be a help.
Others admitted to taking things a step further by daydreaming about a family member to put themselves off climaxing.
Other techniques that were popular in the study included switching sex positions and masturbating before sex.
So have you tried any of these?
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Now you see it now you don't. That is the beauty of a true magician. Illusionist Adam Trent came straight from Broadway where he starred in the best selling show "The Ilusionists." The Colorado Native is in town for a show in Denver at the Ellie. Tonight and tomorrow night only. Go to DenverCenter.org to get tickets.
A Teen's Burning Death
In December 2014, 19-year-old Jessica Chambers was found burning to death on the side of a road in her hometown of rural Courtland, Mississippi.
Chambers, a former high school cheerleader, died from her injuries. Authorities have said they believe she tried to identify her killer as she burned.
In October, a mistrial was declared in the murder trial of Chambers' acquaintance Quinton Tellis, 29, who was arrested in 2016 after an extensive investigation and who has maintained his innocence. Prosecutors say they will retry him.
“I think about her every day," Chambers' father, Ben, previously told PEOPLE.
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After Georgia deputies found a car parked halfway on a grassy median, they asked the boozy-smelling driver, Shawn Patrick Tippins, to perform roadside sobriety tests, according to his arrest affidavit, reports WJXX ABC News-25 in Jacksonville.
The deputy then placed the tipsy Tippins under arrest and put in a cruiser, but the Jacksonville man managed to drive away in the patrol vehicle, records show.
He was stopped after ramming several patrol cars, deputies said.
Tippins trick? He has very small wrists, according to the report.
He was then "a-wristed" again.
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The Hammond Common Council approved a $7.5 million bond Monday for improvements at the city’s water filtration plant.
The bond will fund around $5 million in upgrades at the main filtration plant, said Ed Krusa, CEO of Hammond Water Works, and also fund engineering work and repairs and repainting at two water towers. Krusa said improvements are needed at the plant, including a new generator and replacing outdated parts that can no longer be replaced.
“That’s why we’re upgrading and modernizing,” Krusa said.
City officials were unable to provide a copy of the resolution Tuesday.
Resident George Stoya asked if the bond would increase water rates.
“This bond will not have an increase to your water bill,” said Councilman Mark Kalwinski, D-1st District.
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Lots of Nigerian celebrities have made Dubai their second home as they pay huge amount of money traveling there either for business, relaxation or marriages.
The lists of many of these celebs who have travelled to the oil rich Arab nation cannot be counted but when it comes to those celebs that loves kissing Dolphins then the likes of actor, Gbenro Ajibade, singer, Banky W, Tonto Dikeh, cannot be left out.
Recently, Nollywood actress, Ini Edo, joined the kissing celebs as she went holidaying in Dubai also and she could not help but to also play and kiss the Dolphin.
Well, we hope this does not end up to be a trend among these celebs as they will soon be uploading pictures of themselves in Dubai kissing Dolphins.
May 3 Formycon AG:
* In FY group increased its turnover by more than 15 percent compared to previous year to 19.5 million euros ($21.31 million) (2015: 16.9 million euros)
* FY group's EBITDA was -3.37 million euros (2015: positive 1.47 million euros), with net loss for year being -4.07 million euros (2015: profit of 0.58 million euros)
* In FY Formycon AG as group's actual operational unit achieved a turnover of 13.9 million euros (2015: 13.6 million euros)
* For 2017 financial year, anticipates an annual turnover in region of 25 million euros Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9151 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
Move-in day is coming up this week at the University of Iowa and school administrators are warning there could be problems with traffic because of construction.
Students will start moving into residence halls on the Iowa City campus on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2017. Anyone moving to a dorm on the west campus is asked to use the Highway 1 exit from Highway 218 toward Riverside Dr. to Grand Ave.
Those moving in on the east side of the Iowa River should use the Dodge St. exit from Interstate 80 toward Market St. and on to Clinton St. or Madison St. That's because lanes remain reduced on Dubuque Street due to major construction on the roadway.
During move-in, drivers should expect traffic delays and allow extra travel time. Also, be alert for pedestrians.
Move-in continues through Thursday, Aug. 17.
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April 12 African Phoenix Investments Ltd :
* Advised that negotiations in respect of a possible acquisition have been terminated Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom: +91 806 749 1136)
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a surprising revelation, the Department of Veterans Affairs says a program that offers veterans private-sector health care will run out of money much sooner than expected.
It is holding back on some services that lawmakers worry could cause delays in medical treatment.
VA Secretary David Shulkin made the disclosure Wednesday at a Senate hearing.
He cites a shortfall of more than $1 billion due to increased demand from veterans for federally paid medical care outside the VA. The VA had previously assured Congress that funding for the Choice program would last until early next year, but now says it will be depleted by mid-August.
The VA is urgently asking Congress for authority to shift money from other accounts to cover the shortfall.
Feb 14 Grivalia Properties REIC :
* Said on Monday it acquired a portfolio of sixteen properties after a public tender
* Said fifteen of the total proporties are retail assets and the one a land plot.
* Said the total price offered for the acquisition of the portfolio is 16.3 million euros ($17.24 million).
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Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9454 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
Lawyer: Little money involved in Trump sanctuary order - KXXV-TV News Channel 25 - Central Texas News and Weather for Waco, Temple, Killeen A federal judge in San Francisco will hear arguments in the first lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump's executive order to withhold funding from communities that limit cooperation with immigration authorities. The Trump administration has released limited fixes for shaky Obama-era health insurance markets, but insurers say it's not enough.
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LOS ANGELES (AP)  Authorities are searching for an inmate who walked away from a Los Angeles halfway house.
The Los Angeles Daily News reports the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation says officials conducted an emergency search Saturday after discovering Richard T. Tarin, a resident at the Male Community Re-entry Program facility, removed his electronic monitoring device.
Tarin began serving a five-year, eight-month sentence in November 2013 for driving under the influence of alcohol and causing great bodily injury.
Tarin was transferred to the facility earlier this month and was scheduled to be released on parole in November.
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The corrections department says 99 percent of offenders who left an adult institution, camp or community-based program without permission since 1977 have been apprehended.
A memorial is growing outside the scene of the Toronto van attack that claimed the lives of 10 people and injured 15 others.
Alek Minassian, 25, is currently facing 10 charges of first-degree murder and 13 charges of attempted murder.
Toronto residents have flocked to Olive Square, near Yonge and Finch, to express their condolences, light candles, and leave flowers and messages for the victims of the tragic event.
Tributes began pouring in on social media shortly after the attack on Monday, with the hashtag #TorontoStrong.
× Ohio school districts allow teachers to carry guns in class
GEORGETOWN, Ohio – Southern Ohio school districts are allowing their staff to carry guns on campuses.
Multiple school districts in the state have voted for staff to carry in order to resolve issues of safety plans for their upcoming school year.
Teachers and staff must conceal their firearms and have a concealed carry permit in order to have a gun on campus. They will also go to first aid and first responders training.
Between 2000-2013, 24.4 percent of active shooter incidents in the U.S. were at school, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Lana has a new hobby and it’s being a Karson’s Dentist Hygienist!
So Karson and Lana have a teeth whitening machine in their home which neither are trained to used… but Lana thought it be a good idea to try it out!
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BEIJING (AP) — Chinese conglomerate HNA Group, which operates Hainan Airlines and other businesses around the world, says its co-chairman has died while on a business trip in France.
HNA Group said Wang Jian, a co-founder of the company, suffered “severe injuries” in a fall and died Tuesday at age 57. It gave no other details.
Launched in 1993 on the southern island of Hainan, HNA grew to become China’s fourth-largest airline and expanded into finance, hotels, logistics and other businesses in a multibillion-dollar global acquisition spree.
More recently, HNA has been selling some assets as Chinese regulators tighten lending controls and press companies to rein in debt.
MANASSAS, Va. — The National Park Service has reached agreement with a nonprofit veterans' organization allowing it take cremated remains left at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and bury them will full military honors.
A park service statement says the Missing in America Project will take possession of dozens of sets of cremains left at the memorial through the years and any future cremains left. They will be inurned in an in-ground vault at a cemetery in Manassas, Virginia, a capital suburb.
The Washington Post reported Wednesday the remains had been kept in a locked cabinet at the park service's large Museum Resource Center in Maryland. No date for the transfer or burial has been set.
Last year, the park service placed signs at the memorial asking people not to leave human remains.
Zaevion Dobson was shot and killed in December 2015. (Source: Facebook)
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Jurors in a murder trial involving the 2015 death of a Tennessee high school football player who shielded friends from gunfire heard an interview in which one defendant tells police he fired shots in the air without aiming at anyone that night.
Jurors on Monday saw Knoxville police violent crimes investigator A.J. Loeffler's interview with Christopher Drone Bassett on the night that 15-year-old Zaevion Dobson died. Bassett, Kipling Deshawn Colbert and Richard Gregory Williams III face first-degree murder charges.
Bassett initially denied accompanying cousin Brandon Perry to the Lonsdale area of Knoxville where Dobson was shot. Bassett eventually says he saw Perry fire shots, got scared and later fired "maybe five" shots in the air.
Perry died in a separate shooting later that night.
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May 2 Aduro Biotech Inc
* Aduro Biotech reports first quarter 2017 financial results
* Q1 loss per share $0.32
* Q1 earnings per share view $-0.39 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Aduro Biotech Inc - Research and development expenses were $20.6 million for Q1 of 2017, compared to $20.9 million for same period in 2016
* Aduro Biotech Inc - Revenue for Q1 of 2017 was $3.8 million, compared to $4.0 million for same period in 2016 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Small businesses created fewer jobs during May, joining larger companies in a slowdown that may be due to a lack of qualified candidates.
Payroll company ADP said Wednesday it counted 38,000 new jobs at its customers with 49 or fewer employees. That's down from an average of nearly 59,000 in the first four months of this year.
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ADP's tally of new jobs at companies of all sizes fell to 178,000 from a four-month average of nearly 229,000.
Some companies have said in surveys they want to hire but struggle to find candidates with the right skills. A survey released Wednesday by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and MetLife showed that 32 percent of the 1,002 small business owners questioned between late March and late April expect to hire.
In a separate survey taken in early April by Wells Fargo and Gallup, 43 percent of the 603 owners questioned want to hire.
NEW YORK (AP) — Jordan Montgomery took a shutout into the seventh inning for his first major league win, Matt Holliday homered in his return to the lineup and the New York Yankees romped to their eighth consecutive victory by beating the Chicago White Sox 7-4 on Monday night.
Holliday put the Yankees ahead with a titanic three-run shot in a five-run third inning, and Aaron Judge added a two-run homer that chased Derek Holland (1-2) with the score 7-0 in the fifth. New York has rebounded from a 1-4 start with its longest winning streak since a 10-game run in June 2012.
Making his second career start, Montgomery (1-0) immediately found himself in a first-inning jam. But the 24-year-old lefty calmly pitched his way out of it by retiring cleanup hitter Jose Abreu and streaking Avisail Garcia with runners at second and third.
There is a whole industry dedicated to anti-ageing lotions and potions. They’re a waste of money. Best thing for longevity is simply to eat less (as well as to avoid lethal infectious diseases and being in the path of a speeding doubledecker bus).
This esoteric-seeming paper explains the mechanism at the cellular level and it basically boils down to not overworking your body’s protein factories and allowing them time to carry out molecular maintenance
Mechanisms of In Vivo Ribosome Maintenance Change in Response to Nutrient Signals
Dietary signals impact the rates of both new ribosome assembly and component exchange. Signal-specific modulation of ribosomal repair and degradation could provide a mechanistic link in the frequently observed associations among diminished rates of protein synthesis, increased autophagy, and greater longevity
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Adam Levine is one overprotective father and he doesn't care who knows it!
When The New Guys asked the Maroon 5 frontman how fatherhood has changed him, he had one very simple answer.
"Just changed the way I feel about dudes!" he admitted. "I'm like, unreasonable. Like, my daughter's a year and a half. I see some little kid checking her out or talking to her, I'll be like, 'Who's that? Who's that?'"
Levine and wife Behati Prinsloo also have a two month old daughter named Gio Grace Levine.
"All jokes aside, there is an element of that, that is real," he continued. "Like, when you think to yourself, 'Wow, I can't believe I'm kind of pissed at this little person right now for, like, being near my daughter.' You know what though? You gotta control that because that's going to come back to bite you."
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Charlotte Hornets center Dwight Howard 12) dunks in front of Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Abrines, right, in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Monday, Dec. 11, 2017.
Get ready for a night of old school at its best with Coolio, Tone Loc, Young MC and Kool Moe Dee in Saginaw. Tickets are available at The Dow Event Center Box Office or Ticketmaster.
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TOKYO May 2 Japan's Nikkei share average rose to six-week highs on Tuesday in a holiday-shortened week, getting a lift from robust earnings and gains on Wall Street.
The Nikkei finished 0.7 percent higher at 19,445.70, its highest close since March 21.
It added 1.3 percent for the week. Tokyo markets will be closed for three days from Wednesday for a string of holidays known as Golden Week.
Wall Street climbed on Monday, boosted by gains in Apple and other big technology stocks that more than offset weak U.S. economic data, and pushed the Nasdaq Composite to another record high.
The broader Topix added 0.7 percent to 1,550.30, while the JPX-Nikkei Index 400 was up 0.7 percent at 13,849.15. (Reporting by Tokyo markets team; Editing by Sam Holmes)
The driver told police that three men that he picked up from the Rockford Village apartments robbed him at gunpoint.
Aug 15 (Reuters) - CPL Group PCL
* Qtrly net profit 20.0 million baht versus 25.6 million baht
* Qtrly revenue from sales and services 647.7 million baht versus 698.1 million baht Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
NEW YORK (AP) — Scandal-plagued Weinstein Co. files for bankruptcy protection with buyout offer in hand.
The Kootenays continue to have the highest unemployment rate in the province.
Statistics Canada says it stood at 8.1 per cent last month, although that was down from 8.5 per cent at the same time last year.
Over 70,000 people had work, up almost 5,000 from September 2016, while 6,200 were job hunting, which was up by 100.
The provincial rate was 5.2 per cent while the national rate was at a nine-year low of 6.2 per cent.
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A week after the general election that cost her Government its Commons majority and diminished her personal authority, the signs of a loss of control are evident.
Within hours of it becoming clear that she would need help from other parties to survive in Parliament, Downing Street gave the clear impression that a deal had been agreed with the Democratic Unionist Party. But this was not the case.
The DUP’s leaders have been in discussions with the Government Chief Whip in Belfast and with the Prime Minister in Downing Street and no pact has...
Chris Pratt made his first appearance on Sunday since he and wife Anna Faris announced they were separating. Wochit
Foreign Office Minister Sir Alan Duncan said:
It is utterly unacceptable that the Asad regime has recognised the so-called “independence” of the breakaway Georgian territories of Abkhazia and South Ossetia.
The Russian military intervention in Georgia in 2008 and its subsequent recognition of the breakaway territories of South Ossetia and Abkhazia as so-called “independent states” was an unacceptable violation of the sovereign rights of Georgia. Russia’s actions continue to undermine Georgia’s rightful territorial integrity.
This move will do nothing to bring peace closer. Once again, both the Syrian regime and Russia are aggressively trying to undermine the rules-based international order.
The British Government reiterates its full support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Georgia and to UN Security Council Resolution 1808 which reaffirms the commitment of all Member States to the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Georgia within its internationally recognised borders.
Bryce Harper’s wife won’t be the only Major League significant other with a sweet custom jacket to wear for the playoffs.
Kate Upton, Justin Verlander’s fiancee, posted this photo to her Instagram account after the Houston Astros pitcher had a successful Game 1 start in the ALDS:
⭐️❤️ #GoAstros A post shared by Kate Upton (@kateupton) on Oct 6, 2017 at 10:41am PDT
Here’s the Harper jacket made for his wife Kayla:
Tuesday, 12 December, 2017 - 18:35
Police are attending a serious crash involving a car and pedestrian at the intersection of Dundas and Great King Street, Dunedin.
Police were called to the scene at 6pm.
The pedestrian has critical injuries.
The road is closed at the intersection and diversions are in place.
FILE - In this July 13, 2017 file photo, U.S President Donald Trump, left, shakes hands with French President Emmanuel Macron after a press conference at the Elysee Palace in Paris. Macron announced a competition for the grants hours after Trump declared he would withdraw the U.S. from the global accord reached in Paris in 2015 to reduce climate-damaging emissions. Macron is unveiling the winners Monday Dec.11, 2017 evening ahead of a climate summit. Markus Schreiber, File AP Photo
May 2 Cognosec Ab
* Cognosec ab first quarter 2017: improving margins with an acquisition at completion stage
* Qtrly group revenue of 3.76m eur
* overall group loss for q1 2017 was 0,846m eur Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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(CNN) Malcolm Turnbull's next phone call with Donald Trump could be awkward.
The Australian Prime Minister mocked his US counterpart in a speech Wednesday night to a gathered crowd of journalists and politicians, during the Australian Parliament's boozy annual Midwinter Ball.
In leaked audio aired by Australia's Channel Nine, Turnbull poked fun at his own efforts to ingratiate himself with the new US President during their meeting in New York.
"It was beautiful. It was the most beautiful putting-me-at-ease ever," he told the crowd.
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Preheat oven to 375F.
In a large sauce pot, bring cream, rosemary, garlic and ginger to a boil, then remove from heat; cover and let steep for 30 minutes. Strain and set aside.
In a small sauté pan over medium heat, melt the butter then add the breadcrumbs and continuously stir, cooking until they are toasted and crispy, about 3 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside.
A 1 1/2-quart baking dish, add in the Three Bridges Kale and Cheese Ravioli
Pour the cream mixture evenly over the ravioli to coat.
Break off small pieces of gorgonzola dolce and scatter over the ravioli. Top off with the parmesan, then the breadcrumb mixture
Bake in the 375F oven for 20-25 minutes until golden and bubbly.
Tiger Woods had a cocktail of five drugs in his system during his DUI arrest at the end of May.
The golfer tested positive for Vicodin, Dilaudid, Xanax, Ambien and THC at the time of his traffic stop, according to the toxicology report released Monday (via ESPN).
Previously, Woods said he had a bad reaction to prescription medication when he was found behind the wheel of his car in Jupiter, Fla.
At that point, he said he had taken a Xanax (a sleeping aid) and Vicodin (a pain medication) as he recovered from back surgery.
Woods pleaded guilty to reckless driving and said he would enter a first-time offender diversion program. If Woods completes the program, the reckless driving charge will be wiped clean from his record.
During the time of his arrest, Woods failed multiple sobriety tests, even though he blew a .000 when he took a breathalyzer test. A police dashcam video showed a confused Woods and that his fine motor skills were impaired.
While we're clearly obsessed with learning everything about beauty, we'll be the first to admit that the sheer volume of information can be daunting. And some important tips can get lost along the way. Are you using the right primer? Are you using bronzer correctly? And is powder really necessary? It's easy to make some big makeup mistakes without even realizing it. Well, that stops now. Once you see which mistakes you've been making, you'll swear to never make them again — after all, your beauty reputation is on the line. And don't think that only beauty newbies are prone to errors! So read on: even if you're a professional, you're bound to pick up a new trick or two.
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Feb 14 Chairman Wu Tang-chief of Hua Nan Financial Holdings Co Ltd, one of Taiwan's biggest state-controlled financial holding firms, told Reuters on the sidelines of a business event:
* Its banking unit will buy local and foreign bonds worth T$80 billion ($2.58 billion) this year
* The unit will also issue subordinated bond of T$6 billion in 2017
* Hua Nan Financial said recently they see profit this year rising to at least T$16 billion versus T$14 billion in 2016 amid Taiwan's mild economic growth
Further company coverage: (Reporting by Loh Liang-sa; Writing by Faith Hung)
WASHINGTON (AP) - House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi's office is dismissing President Donald Trump's latest claim that she's an "MS-13 lover" as simply not true.
The Democratic leader's spokesman pointed to a fact-checker's report rating Trump's earlier suggestions that she favors of the gang as "false." Pelosi declined further comment.
Trump's most recent characterization of Pelosi came in attacks during a campaign-style rally Tuesday in Tennessee as the White House focuses on illegal immigration ahead of the midterm election.
Pelosi has been critical of Trump's use of the word "animals" in his talks about illegal immigration, saying the president should respect the worth of every person, but the White House has said the was referring specifically to the gang members.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday clarified that Puducherry cannot be compared with the case of Delhi as it is governed by a provision which is different from that concerning the national capital.
The top court said that the case of Puducherry even stood on a different footing from the Union Territories of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Daman and Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Lakshadweep and Chandigarh.
It said that Puducherry was covered under Article 239A whereas NCT of Delhi is covered under Article 239AA.
Interestingly, Puducherry chief minister V Narayanasamy, who is engaged in a running feud with LG Kiran Bedi, had hailed the apex court verdict saying it was ‘totally applicable’ to the southern Union Territory too.
March 30 (Reuters) -
* Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) has about 2 billion yuan ($290.36 million) in loan exposure to China Huishan Dairy Holdings Co, ICBC's chief risk officer Wang Bairong said on the sidelines of a news conference on Thursday.
* ICBC's loans to Huishan Dairy account for about 5 percent of the company's financing, another ICBC official said.
* Huishan Dairy, which had $4 billion wiped off its value in a single day last week, said on Tuesday that it had missed loan repayments and lost contact with a key executive. Further company coverage: ($1 = 6.8880 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting By Matthew Miller; Editing by David Goodman)
Gurdiansverse, your Monday blues have just been cured...Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 has just been announced!
That's right, in the midst of the press tour for GotG Vol. 2, the Marvel films' writer and director James Gunn has just confirmed the trilogy. He took to Facebook to reveal the news and explain what made him decide to do a third installment.
"There is a history in Hollywood of haphazard endings to trilogies, and I didn't want to become a part of that dishonorable tradition of pretending the third one doesn't exist," he wrote. "I couldn't do it for the money, and I couldn't do it because it was what other people wanted me to do. I needed to do it because it was what I needed to do. I have never made choices in my career based on anything other than passion and love for the stories and characters, and I didn't want to start now."
A car smashed into a pizza restaurant east of Paris late Monday, killing an eight-year-old girl and badly injuring six other people, the police said, adding that the driver had been arrested.
Investigators believe the act was "deliberate... but apparently has no connection with a terrorist act," the public prosecutor's office in the town of Meaux said.
France has suffered a string of terror-related attacks, including the use of cars as weapons.
On August 9, six soldiers were injured after they were hit by a rented BMW in a western Paris suburb.
The suspect, a 36-year-old Algerian man, was later shot and wounded after a dramatic motorway chase.
Photo: Scott Kirkland / PictureGroup / Sipa / USA Today
December 11th, 2017 Top 5 Mix Most Requested Results:
Taylor Swift – Ready For it Camila Cabello – Havanna Halsey – Bad At Love Sofi Tukker – Best Friend Selena Gomez + Marshmello – Wolves
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A Vancouver Island daycare says it was turned down when it tried to sign on to the NDP government’s controversial daycare program. Kylie Stanton reports.
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About Carers Activities
The Carers Centre runs a range of groups and activities for carers to meet each other, gain peer support and learn from the experiences of others. Many of these are facilitated by a Support and Outreach Worker who can provide information to the groups.
Rohnert Park police arrested the treasurer of the nonprofit Project Graduation organization Thursday on suspicion of embezzling money from the fund that provides an annual alcohol-free graduation celebration for graduating high school seniors. Mary Katherine David, 37, of Santa Rosa, was booked under $380,000 bail in the Sonoma County Jail and is scheduled to be arraigned for felony embezzlement Monday afternoon in Sonoma County Superior Court.
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A fatal motorcycle crash has shut down transition roads to the 134 Freeway in Toluca Lake during rush hour Monday morning, causing traffic to build as officials work to clear the scene.The crash was reported shortly before 4:30 a.m. on the eastbound 134 at Cahuenga Boulevard. One motorcyclist was killed after striking a center divider.All lanes of the southbound 101 transition to the eastbound 134 were closed, as well as all lanes of the southbound 170 to the 134.The closure was expected to be in place until coroner and California Highway Patrol officials completed their investigation, Los Angeles Fire Department officials said.
Australia Jobless Rate Falls To 5.5% In May
The unemployment rate in Australia came in at a seasonally adjusted 5.5 percent in May, the Australian Bureau of Statistics said on Thursday.
That beat forecasts for 5.7 percent, which would have been unchanged from the April reading.
The Australian economy added 42,000 jobs in May – well above forecasts for 10,000 following the upwardly revised 46,100 added in the previous month (originally 37,400).
The participation rate was 64.9 percent – topping expectations for 64.8 percent, which would have been unchanged.
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Ariana got a reminder of her opulent family history when she visited the stunning Caribbean resort once owned by her great-uncle, Laurance Rockefeller.
Last night was the third Britain’s Got Talent semi-final and saw Ant and Dec’s golden buzzer act take to the stage to perform his latest magic trick.
But, viewers believer they have worked out how Marc Spelmann astounded both the audience and the judges.
The London magician, repeated elements of his audition and used videos of his young daughter to help tell the story.
Marc made the judges pick pages from books that corresponded to inspirational quotes.
Alesha Dixon read out Ghandi’s name - and was left stunned when Marc’s daughter also said ‘Ghandi’ in a pre-recorded video, when asked who her dad had been painting.
Snoop Dogg will be releasing a gospel album titled Bible Of Love on March 16th. He premieres the official video for the record “Words Are Few” featuring B. Slade. You can pre-order Bible Of Love now on iTunes.
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SOUTH WINDSOR — Members of the South Windsor Police Department served up Italian dishes for charity Wednesday.
Police officers did double duty as servers at the Red Onion Restaurant on Sullivan Avenue. Their tips, along with the rest of the wait staff, went to the Connecticut Special Olympics. Last year, South Windsor police helped raise more than $12,000 for the Special Olympics.
No word yet on how much they raised but organizers hoped to have raised a few thousand dollars.
A 25-year-old man has died after an all-terrain vehicle accident in St-Mathieu-du-Parc, near Shawinigan.
The driver, who was out with other ATV enthusiasts on Sunday afternoon, reportedly lost control of his ride in a curve and hit a tree.
The accident occurred on Lac-à-la-Coureuse Road, according to the Sûreté du Québec.
An investigation of the accident is underway.
Police in Thessaloniki have arrested the former chief of the northern port city’s transport authority for running up debts to the EFKA social security funds of more than 2.35 million euros.
Christos Stefanidis, 74, stands accused of delaying social security payments due by the OASTH company. The period under question appears to be February 2017, according to the ANA-MPA news agency.
After testifying to a prosecutor, the former civil servant was released pending trial.
The new Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid weighs a whopping 2.56 tons which is a serious figure in this day and age but that does not stop it from being one of the fastest-accelerating four doors in the world.
In this video it goes up against the Audi R8 V10 (non Plus) which weighs just 1.6 tons giving it a substantial advantage in this category.
The supercar from Audi comes with a 532 hp and 540 Nm V10 engine which allows it to spring to 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds, and top out at 320 km/h. The Porsche packs a hybrid powetrain consisting of a
The larger and clearly less fun to drive Porsche is by no means inferior when it comes to showing off in a straight line. Its hybrid powertrain consists of a 542 hp (404 kW) twin turbo V8 and a 100 kW electric motor, combining for 671 hp (500 kW) and 850 Nm of torque.
Despite it’s hefty weight, it only needs 3.4 seconds to hit 100 km/h, and can max out at a very impressive 310 km/h.
An Albany tradition since 1974, it's time for the Artesian City Car Club's Annual Open Car Truck and Street Rod Show outside the Albany Mall. Whether you have a vehicle you want to enter into the competition, one to display, or just want to come and see the wide variety of classic and rare vehicles, we have all the details for you here.
Ferrari media blackout returns in Bahrain
Kimi Raikkonen, Bahrain GP 2017 © RV Press
Ferrari's 'media blackout' is back in Bahrain.
Over the winter, and then at the season opener in Australia, it was obvious that Ferrari was taking an extraordinarily low profile when it came to speaking to the media.
Team boss Maurizio Arrivabene defended the approach.
"The thing is to find the balance," he said, explaining that Ferrari is trying to mix traditional communication methods with digital and social media this year.
Ferrari was then more open in China, but on Thursday in Bahrain it was clear the 'media blackout' was back as Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen did no appearances for the general press.
Germany's Sport1 quoted a team spokesman as saying joint championship leader Vettel was busy with sponsor events, and it would have been "unfair" to give the entire load to teammate Raikkonen.
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A Reuters poll of more than 30 fund managers, brokers and analysts conducted in recent weeks, showed that the investors see the UK stocks to close this year sticking to their current levels. Key Findings: “Investors predicted a median gain of 1.5 percent for the FTSE 100 across 2018, to end the year at 7,800 […] The post UK stocks to end this year more or less unchanged – Reuters poll appeared first on Forex Crunch.
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LONDON, Aug 15 (Reuters) - Britain should not have to pay to have a customs union during an interim period after leaving the European Union, Brexit Secretary David Davis said on Tuesday.
Britain has proposed setting up an interim customs agreement with the European Union after Brexit to allow the freest possible trade of goods. Britain has suggested introducing a temporary customs union.
When asked on ITV television if Britain would have to pay to stay in the EU customs union temporarily, Brexit minister Davis said: "No, I don't think (so). Well what happens in that interim period you have to leave to me to negotiate."
Asked how the Brexit negotiations were going on a personal level, Davis said: "Er, fine". (Reporting by Guy Faulconbridge and Kate Holton; editing by Michael Holden)
Queen Elizabeth II is preparing her abdication from the throne and the appointment of her son, Prince Charles, as regent. This is claimed by sources close to the Buckingham palace, cited by Daily mail.
The 91 year old queen shared to her closest people that if at 95 she is still at the throne, she would like to opt for the regent act. The document will allow her eldest son Charles to take the crown even if she is still alive. He would completely take all functions hold by the monarch without an official coronation. According to sources Queen Elizabeth II is keen on the preservation of the Monarchy and hopes for a smooth transition. Her majesty wants to give way to the younger heirs. Prince Charles had already taken on his new role as a representative of his mother during two trips to Australia and New Zealand.
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — A six-foot-long boa constrictor reported loose in Binghamton, N.Y., has been found — beneath the owner’s kitchen sink.
A Facebook post by the Broome County Humane Society on behalf of the owner said the pet snake escaped its enclosure earlier this week and was last seen near the high school. The county office of emergency services issued a statement Tuesday saying people should “exercise caution and keep small children and small animals away” if they came across the snake.
But on Wednesday morning, the reptile’s owner told local media that Bella the boa had apparently never left his apartment building and was found safe in his kitchen.
Red-tailed boa constrictors eat small mammals, killing their prey by squeezing them to death. They’re typically docile as pets.
"When we last heard from Joe Quirk - author and 'Seavangelist' for The Seasteading Institute - his visions of humanity's oceanic future may have seemed remote to the some listeners. That, however, was in 2015.
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PETALING JAYA: Another 10 local golfers have sealed their tickets to the Maybank Championship at the Saujana Golf and Country Club from Feb 9-12. R. Nachimuthu, Sukree Othman, Khor Kheng Hwai, Airil Rizman Zahari, M. Sasidaran, Kemarol Baharin, Iylia Jamil, Low Khai Jei, S. Siva Chandhran and Wilson Choo will all feature in the US$3mil showpiece by virtue of being the top 10 Malaysians in the 2016 PGM Tour Order of Merit.
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April 6 Tesla Inc
* "While Model 3 will be our newest car, it isn’t 'version 3' or the next generation Tesla" - blog
* "Model 3 is smaller, simpler, and will come with far fewer options than Model S" - blog
* "Customers can expect an increasing number of updates to be rolled out to their cars this year" Source text (bit.ly/2nOLMCF) Further company coverage:
The gallery is named after Robert Pirsig, who wrote Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance while living in the building. The noted author died this year.
Pirsig Projects is located at Pain Management Centers at 734 East Lake Street in Minneapolis, right by the Midtown Global Market. They already have an art show up. "Deep State" is part exhibition, part performance, as Smuda is showcasing prints and inviting neighbors to set up an appointment to share stories of the neighborhood, which will be incorporated into another project. (You can email [email protected] to set up an appointment.)
Over its 11 years, Shoebox Gallery and Smuda's art studio, which is located in the same building, hosted a variety of performances, projects, and art shows. That included a video installation that scared drugs dealers from an alleyway, a pop-up waffle-making dance party, and a map of UFO sightings in the Midwest.
WESLACO Tamaulipas officials said people being deported from the U.S. are being kidnapped, robbed and extorted on the streets of Reynosa. A Honduran couple told CHANNEL 5 NEWS how cartel smugglers wait for people to leave the migrant shelter so they can rob or kidnap them.
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Inessa Tushkanova, 30, has an army of male admirers who are attracted by her unusual double life as a model and a successful rally driver.
But she was devastated to find a burglar had helped himself to three designer watches, including a Hublot, and jewellery.
Police launched an investigation into the incident in Tushkanova's town of Odinstovo, just outside the Russian capital city of Moscow.
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Snapchat's support team tweeted a warning to users Tuesday about a fake announcement making the rounds, saying that the app would be deleting all the saved pictures, known in Snapchat as "Memories," of users who didn't share the image with all their friends.
It's unclear how many people were fooled by the fake screenshot, but an official Snapchat account confirmed the rumors weren't true:
Snapchat declined to comment further on the matter, but the fake announcement was most-likely made by someone impersonating the official Team Snapchat account, which occasionally does send updates and instructions to users this way.
A few users who had received the false alert, which is riddled with typos, posted it on Twitter:
Chain-style hoaxes are rampant on other social platforms—and of course, in emails—especially on Facebook, where a new chain status scam pops up every year or so.
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Our readers buy a lot of tools, so it’s easy to assume that you guys have plenty of screws, nails, washers, and other little pieces to store as well. This AmazonBasics small parts organizer can keep everything easy to find with 25 adjustable compartments and a snap-on transparent lid. The coolest part about it is, if you buy more than one, you can snap them together, so your tool box will grow with you.
This is a newer product, so we don’t have a ton of price history to draw from. But, it was recently listed at $18 so today’s $14 price tag is pretty good.
Victim not co-operating with police.
According to RCMP a man was taken to hospital over the weekend, He was suffering from what appeared to be a stab wound.
As Police were called to Surrey Central SkyTrain Station around 2:30 on Saturday afternoon and Sergeant Dale Carr said when police arrived and they found a man with injuries that appeared to be related to a “stabbing or slashing, however they appeared to be older.”
Carr said when police tried to speak to the man, he refused to provide details.
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican President-elect Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador is promising that jobless youths, the elderly and Mexico's business sector will be the biggest beneficiaries of his first year in office.
Lopez Obrador is pledging to pay the salaries of apprentices employed by Mexican companies as part of a $5 billion packages of scholarships and job training.
The once-fiery leftist met with Mexican businessmen on Wednesday and pledged another $2 billion to extend and increase old-age supplementary payments to the elderly nationwide.
Lopez Obrador said the two programs will be the central themes of his first year in office. He said the $7.5 billion package will be paid for by government cost-cutting, "even if we are left without a shirt on our backs."
Lopez Obrador was elected in a landslide Sunday.
LONDON, April 23 Early indications showed the euro hitting a four-week high of $1.09 on Sunday, according to Reuters data, after pollsters' projections from partial results showed Emmanuel Macron had won the first round of France's presidential election.
Polls showed the centrist Macron coming out on top with between 23 and 24 percent of the vote, with far-right leader Marine Le Pen in second place, meaning both have qualified for the May 7 runoff vote.
Reuters data showed the euro jumping to $1.09, up from a close of $1.0726 on Friday, though liquidity was low ahead of the market open in Asia. (Reporting by Jemima Kelly; editing by Susan Thomas)
BERLIN Some European banks' problems with bad loans are not signs of a new financial crisis but are rather remnants of the crisis of 2008, European Commission Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis said on Thursday.
Commenting on deregulation of the financial sector in the United States, Dombrovskis said it would be good if the current global financial architecture was preserved.
"It must be pointed out that our financial markets are closely interlinked," he said at a banking conference.
If U.S. regulation diverged from the global system, it would put Europe under pressure to act.
(Reporting by Gernot Heller; Writing by Maria Sheahan; Editing by Madeline Chambers)
April 5 NSN Co Ltd :
* Says all of its 14th series unregistered and unsecured private convertible bonds have been subscribed on April 5
* Says it has raised 5.1 billion won in total
Source text in Korean: goo.gl/06sXjR
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
Ethiopian Peoples' Revolutionary Democratic Front (EPRDF) Office Head and Prime Minister's Office Democracy Centre Coordinator Shirferaw Shigute told the Ethiopian Press Agency yesterday that the government would reform the media sector aimed at intensifying its role in strengthening democracy.
As part of the ongoing deep reform, the government has established a committee tasked with the reform and initial activities has already begun, he said.
"The reform will make public and private media institutions to be frontages of divergent opinions".
The reform is set to create responsible, impartial and informative media which foster development, Shiferaw said.
He said the media personnel is required to have increased dedication. They would be offered with various trainings to develop their skills and acquire knowledge. "Media people need to have talent and love of job."
Besides, tough measures would be taken against officials who decline to provide information to the media, he noted.
Jones signed his exclusive-rights contract tender with the Lions on Monday, Dave Birkett of The Detroit Free Press reports.
Jones was originally tendered in early March. While he's currently penciled in as the Lions' third receiver on the depth chart, Jones' stock could fall precipitously if Detroit selects a wideout early in the upcoming draft.
Arsenal’s club captain for the past two seasons has been German centre-back Per Mertesacker.
However, Mertesacker retired at the end of the campaign and has taken up a role as head of the club’s academy.
Laurent Koscielny skippered the side for the majority of last season, with Petr Cech, Jack Wilshere and Aaron Ramsey also sharing the role amongst others.
Campbell believes Wales international Ramsey could be the man who takes the armband off Mertesacker in the long run.
This is true for the 2nd consecutive year and at .294 will be significantly worse than last season. Go Suns! pic.twitter.com/cSnBDc1u0c Check out all of Scott's tweets, but fair warning that they get darker and darker as each night goes on.
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People get fired every day. The majority of them just go away, sometimes very angry, but at least they go away and don’t sue.
One Dead, One in Police Custody Following Early-Morning Montgomery Stabbing
by Rashad Snell
The Montgomery Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation following the early-morning stabbing death of Ladarius Snow, 22.
MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 2400 block of Chase Park Drive after receiving a report that a subject had been shot. At the scene, they located the victim, who had sustained a fatal stab wound. He was transported to Jackson Hospital where he was later pronounced dead.
MPD’s investigation determined that the incident stemmed from an argument. A suspect has been taken into custody and charges are pending. No additional information is available for release at this time in connection with this continuing investigation.
Drake opens a new remix of “Lemon,” N.E.R.D. and Rihanna’s collaboration off of 2017’s No One Ever Really Dies.
Pharrell premiered the track during a guest mix on OVO Sound Radio Saturday night (March 17). He then tweeted a preview of the “Lemon” remix, which is now available on Apple Music, iTunes and Spotify.
The latest version of “Lemon” begins with a verse from Drake, who raps: “I get it how I live it/ I live it how I get/ Y’all don’t really get it​/ I pull up in a lemon/ Blocks get to spendin’/ Money 3D printin’/ Never had a limit/ Never been religious/ I just always had opinions.”
Listen to the “Lemon” remix below, and check out the OVO Sound episode here.
This story was originally posted to Billboard.
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Making the leap from clinical-stage to the commercial-stage drug isn't easy. It requires an entirely different set of experience to navigate the world of private and public payers and a big investment in sales and marketing to convince doctors to prescribe drugs. In 2018, we'll find out if Keryx Biopharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:KERX), Synergy Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:SGYP), and Flexion Therapeutics (NASDAQ:FLXN) have what it takes to succeed.
Expanding or not?
Keryx Pharmaceuticals didn't have a smooth time of it after it won FDA approval of Auryxia in 2014.
HatTip Newsbusters – Generation Z continues to highlight their rebellious tendencies. During a live CNN report in the 11 am ET hour, a young chap photobombed CNN correspondent Jim Acosta and appeared to mouth “fake news” at the camera, twice.
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Baku. 27 June. REPORT.AZ/ Following the ceremony of signing documents, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and President of the Republic of Poland Andrzej Duda have made statements for the press.
Report informs, the press service of the President of Azerbaijan reported.
Bringing 12 weakened boys who can’t swim let alone dive and their football coach out of flooded Tham Luang cave remains a perilous prospect given the extreme conditions — strong currents, mud, zero visibility and at least a 2.5-kilometre swim — cave-diving experts said last night.
As the nation continued to rejoice at the news of all the boys, who are aged 11-16, being found alive at 9.38pm on Monday night after an exhausting 10-day search, spirits were dampened at the prospect of having to keep them in the labyrinthine cave network in Chiang Rai’s Mae Sai district for up to four more months due to the coming monsoon.
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Sevyn Streeter has something for the lovers, just in time Valetine’s Day. The 30-year-old singer dropped a cover of Lauryn Hill’s “Nothing Even Matters” via Soundcloud Tuesday (Feb. 14).
WATCH: Sevyn Streeter Returns To Sing National Anthem At 76ers Game
Luke James joins Streeter for her version of Hills’ 1998 track, which originally featured D’Angelo. Fresh from the success of the New Edition biopic, James puts his own vocal spin on the lyrics, while Streeter does the same.
What results is a unique flip of a classic cut from The Misdeducation of Lauryn Hill.
Listen to “Nothing Even Matters” below.
WATCH: Sevyn Streeter’s Sexy “Before I Do” Music Video
Feeling so damn good!😆 https://t.co/2iqwverEb1 — ASUKA / 明日華 (@WWEAsuka) January 2, 2017
note: WWE isn’t counting when Paige won the title. They are counting it as when the episode aired. Which is why Asuka is the longest reigning NXT Womans Champion.
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April 24 (Reuters) - United Technologies Corp:
* UNITED TECH SAYS CONTINUE TO SEE A CLOSE OF ROCKWELL COLLINS DEAL BY MID-YEAR; SAYS WORKING CLOSELY WITH REGULATORS TO COMPLETE REMAINING REVIEWS - CONF CALL ‍​
* UNITED TECH SAYS AS A RESULT OF THE U.S. TAX REFORM, CO REPATRIATED $3.8 BILLION OF OVERSEAS CASH IN Q1 - CONF CALL ‍​
* UNITED TECH CEO SAYS WILL DEFER DISCUSSION ON CO’S REVIEW OF ITS PORTFOLIO UNTIL AFTER THE ROCKWELL COLLINS DEAL CLOSES BY MID OF 2018 - CONF CALL ‍​
* UNITED TECH SAYS SEEN NO IMPACT ON CLIMATE, CONTROLS & SECURITY AND OTIS BUSINESSES IN CHINA DUE TO POTENTIAL TARIFFS - CONF CALL ‍​
* UNITED TECH SAYS SEEN NO CHANGE IN BEHAVIOR FROM CHINESE REGULATORS WITH RESPECT TO THE ROCKWELL COLLINS DEAL - CONF CALL ‍​
* UNITED TECH SAYS, WHEN IT COMES TO RAMPING UP GTF ENGINE PRODUCTION, ONE OF THE BIGGEST ISSUES WITH CERTAIN SUPPLIERS IS TRAINED WORKERS - CONF CALL ‍​
* UNITED TECH SAYS ON TRACK TO FULFILL 2018 GTF ENGINE DELIVERIES - CONF CALL ‍​ Further company coverage:
May 3 Detsky Mir says:
* Q1 revenue up 28.3 percent year on year to 21.1 billion roubles ($370 million);
* Q1 EBITDA at 0.8 billion roubles;
* EBITDA, adjusted for bonus expenses as part of a long-term incentive (LTI) plan, up 37.6 percent year on year to 1.1 billion roubles and adjusted EBITDA margin at 5.3 pct;
* Q1 net loss at 89 million roubles;
* Q1 net profit, adjusted for bonus expenses as part of LTI plan, up 34.4 percent to 137 million roubles. Further company coverage: ($1 = 57.0210 roubles) (Reporting by Moscow Newsroom)
Tottenham Hotspur are ready to sell star striker Harry Kane to Real Madrid for €200m (£176m), according to Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo.
The report claims Spurs chairman Daniel Levy has informed Los Blancos that he ready to do the deal, on the condition that the deal is done quickly and negotiations run smoothly.
Levy is said to be keen to avoid a drawn out transfer saga that runs throughout the summer transfer window and has told Madrid he will only do the deal if they match his asking price with minimal fuss.
A return to White Hart Lane for Gareth Bale as part of the deal is touted as a possibility, but Spurs’ strict wage structure and the Welshman’s mammoth salary at the Bernabeu are likely to be insurmountable stumbling blocks.
England international Kane, aged 24, would leave Spurs, where he came through the youth ranks, with head coach Mauricio Pochettino’s blessing, the article claims.
Pochettino is said to understand Kane may need to move to another club to fulfil his ambitions.
From the gripping to the gross, tears of pain and joy, Doc and his team help cat lovers get the right care for their favorite fur balls.
Feds indict ex-congressman who had 'Downton Abbey' office PEORIA, Ill. — The Illinois congressman who resigned amid scrutiny of lavish spending — including remodeling his Capitol Hill office in the style of the television series “Downton Abbey” —...
Ex-congressman Aaron Schock might be missing CHICAGO — Where is Aaron Schock? An attorney for a campaign donor suing the former Illinois congressman has told a federal judge he can’t locate the Republican who resigned in...
Congressman with 'Downton Abbey' office resigns amid spending scandal WASHINGTON — Republican Rep. Aaron Schock of Illinois, dogged about irregularities in his campaign finance and congressional spending accounts, suddenly announced on Tuesday that he would resign his House seat...
Congressman took staffers on lavish trip on taxpayers' dime A congressman — who last month had to repay the government $40,000 after it was revealed he used taxpayer money to decorate his DC office based on the sets in...
Volunteers are needed for the 4th Annual Downtown Bettendorf Clean-Up, on Saturday, April 7, 2018 from 8:00-11:00 a.m. Volunteers will meet at the Waterfront Convention Center’s east parking lot at 8:00 am.
State Street, Grant Street, Leach Park, McManus Park, I-74 corridor, and the riverfront/bike trail will be cleaned. Volunteers will be provided with all the necessary tools by the Iowa DOT and Scott County Waste Commission, as well as a t-shirt.
This event is open to all ages but only volunteers older than 14 will be allowed on the I-74 corridor.
Visit discoverbettendorf.org to register by clicking on the April 7th date in the Event Calendar. For any questions or further information, contact Denice Enfield at 563-344-4526 or denfield@bettendorf.org.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. consumer financial watchdog on Thursday released its final rule restricting payday lenders' ability to profit from high-interest loans, but the Republican-led U.S. Congress is expected to try to kill the regulation aimed at keeping borrowers from falling into "debt traps."
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule would give lenders more responsibility in ensuring borrowers can repay the loans and will not be trapped in a cycle where they must take out more debt to pay off outstanding loans and fees. The short-term, small-amount loans, which are not collateralized and historically repaid by a borrower's next paycheck, are popular with people with low incomes and are frequently used to cover emergency expenses.
(Reporting by Lisa Lambert)
There are on the Chicago Tribune story from 7 hrs ago, titled Trump attacks leading Democrat in Georgia special election. In it, Chicago Tribune reports that:
President Donald Trump on Monday attacked his political enemies seeking an upset in Georgia's special congressional election, blasting the leading Democratic candidate as a "super liberal" who "wants to protect criminals, allow illegal immigration and raise taxes!" Trump did not expound on his unfounded accusations about 30-year-old Jon Ossoff, but the president's Twitter broadside just a day before the special primary underscores how big a Democratic victory would be nationwide and in the historically conservative northern suburbs of Atlanta.
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COEBURN, Va. -- Tracy Stallard, the pitcher who gave up Roger Maris' record 61st home run in 1961, has died. He was 80.
The Sturgill Funeral Home in Coeburn, Virginia, said Monday that Stallard died Wednesday at the Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, Tennessee.
He was on the mound for Boston in 1961 when Maris broke the single-season record that Babe Ruth had held since 1927. The record stayed until 1998.
Stallard went 30-57 with a 4.17 career ERA while pitching for the Red Sox (1960-62), New York Mets (1963-64) and St. Louis Cardinals (1965-66).
His funeral was Sunday at the Sturgill Funeral Home.
Monday doesn’t suck! Maybe your job does. But hey, we’re giving you a list of the new songs we’re featuring this week!
Almond Soy – I Could Be the One
Amyl and The Sniffers – Cup Of Destiny
Ari Roar – Calm Down
Courtney Barnett – Need A Little Time
Duets and Stuff – Serve Somebody
Eckhardt and the House – If You Cannot Talk
Francobollo – Hoo Ha
Joel Sarakula – In Trouble
Kainalu – Folds Like Origami
Kate Nash – Life In Pink
Lowercase Committee – You’re Gonna Be Okay
Mat Kearney x RAC – Memorized
Moonchild – The List
Mr. Bones and the Boneyard Circus – Blood On The Road
Pearl Jam – Can’t Deny Me
Pink $ock – I Wish I Had Her Number
Plan Of Fools – Going Nowhere
Prep – Don’t Bring Me Down
The Fin. – Shedding
The Magic Gang – Take Care
Thunder Jackson – Colours
Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs – Leave A Light On
You can follow this Spotify playlist. Always fresh and updated weekly!
(except for that Incubus – Nimble Bastard track that we can’t get rid of)
City of College Station Update on WTAW
College Station Municipal Court Judge Edward Spillane III discussed the upcoming warrant amnesty during his appearance on The Infomaniacs on Friday, October 6.
Click below to hear Edward Spillane III visiting with WTAW’s Scott DeLucia.
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Heinen was made a healthy scratch for Monday's 3-1 playoff loss to the Maple Leafs, Eric Russo of the Bruins' official site reports.
Heinen, who scored 16 goals and 47 points in 77 regular-season games, had gone scoreless though the Bruins' first five playoff contests, so coach Bruce Cassidy opted to go with Tommy Wingels over Heinen on Monday. Heading into Wednesday's deciding Game 7 at home, however, it wouldn't surprise us if Boston's lines were shuffled once again for that contest, with an offensive spark in mind. Heinen is thus a candidate to return to the team's forward mix, or alternatively promising rookie Ryan Donato could get a look.
MERCER, PA.
Petition packets for Democratic and Republican precinct committee offices and Greenville Home Rule Government Study Commission will be available beginning Wednesday in the election office at the Mercer County Courthouse. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Signatures can be collected no earlier than Feb. 13 and the deadline to file petitions with the county is March 6. All state and federal candidates must get their packets from the Pennsylvania Department of State in Harrisburg. For information, call 724-662-7542.
Oxford's Eugene Leonard shoots the ball over Southside's Devin Laster during the Southside at Oxford basketball game. Photo by Stephen Gross / The Anniston Star Oxford's Braden Mack shoots the ball over Southside's Devin Laster during the Southside at Oxford basketball game.
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Gifted singer Doreen Donalee makes a praise worthy debut with “Ojoro Bobo”.
The afro-pop audio delight is produced by GospelOnDeBeatz, and arrives with a music video directed by Unlimited L.A.
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Floyd Mayweather Also Says 'NO DEAL' With McGregor
Breaking News
Finally, Floyd Mayweather is on the same page as Dana White -- and says there is NO DEAL in place for him to fight Conor McGregor.
Floyd -- like Dana -- is shooting down reports out of Ireland that Floyd and Conor had agreed on terms for a mega-fight ... and were working things out with an unnamed 3rd party before signing the contract.
"Although there has been several rumors circulating through media suggesting that I will have an upcoming fight, I'd like to set the record straight and state that there has been no deals made on my behalf in regards to a bout with any fighter at this time," Floyd said.
"I am happily retired and enjoying my life! Rest assured that if any changes come about, I will be the first to let the world know!"
NEW YORK (AP) — DMX has been sent to prison by a judge who says the rapper repeatedly lied to him when he promised to obey bail conditions.
Judge Jed Rakoff (RAY'-kahf) sent the rapper also known as Earl Simmons to prison Tuesday to await his March sentencing on a tax evasion charge.
Rakoff called DMX a genuine flight risk.
Defense lawyer Murray Richman says Simmons took drugs to cope with the hospitalization of his year-old daughter for several days this month. She had a 104-degree fever.
Richman says Simmons left a drug rehabilitation center in the Northeast to see his daughter in New York City.
The judge says Simmons tested positive last week for cocaine, opiates and Oxycodone.
Prosecutors had requested he be jailed. He was led from court in handcuffs.
NEW YORK (AP) — AOL has announced that it is discontinuing its pioneering Instant Messenger chat platform after 20 years of service.
An article on AOL’s website posted Friday says AOL Instant Messenger will be discontinued on Dec. 15. AOL says it’s shutting down the program because its focus is “on building the next generation of iconic brands and life-changing products.”
Users can still use the program until Dec. 15. After that date, users won’t be able to sign in.
AOL Instant Messenger was wildly popular in the late 1990s and early 2000s and claimed more than 100 million registered users in 2001. Its popularity as a communication tool waned amid the rise of text messaging, Google Chat and social networking sites.
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Jury Finds Dobbins Guilty Of 2015 Murder Of Houlton Man
A jury has returned a guilty verdict for a 20-year-old man accused of a brutal killing in Houlton.
Reginald Dobbins has been convicted of murdering 61-year-old Keith Suitter.
Suitter, a military veteran, ran a painting business and lived alone. Officials say he was beaten and stabbed to death on March 1, 2015. The hammer that is believed to have killed Suitter was found in Dobbins’ home.
Dobbins was 18 at the time of the killing, but was charged as an adult.
His attorney blamed another teen charged in the crime. Samuel Geary, who was 16 at the time, was also charged as an adult. He pleaded guilty and is awaiting sentencing.
As the investigation into the discovery of a body outside of Calgary last week continues, the medical examiner has identified the victim.
Jammie Lee Miller, 27, was found east of Calgary at around 8 a.m. near the intersection of Range Road 282 and Township Road 232.
A release issued Monday morning said more testing needs to be done to determine the cause and manner of the former Calgary resident’s death.
READ MORE: RCMP ask for tips after discovery of body east of Calgary
Strathmore RCMP are working on tracking Miller’s movements before his body was discovered on Dec. 6.
“We are hoping to hear from anyone that was in contact with Jammie Miller between 9:00 pm on Monday, Dec. 4 to 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 6,” RCMP Cpl. Curtis Peters said.
“Finding out his whereabouts and actions leading up to his death will help us to determine what happened and bring closure to his family.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Strathmore RCMP at 403-934-3535 or Crime Stoppers, online or at 1-800-222-8477.
Crews were called to a fire at an Evansville business.
It happened shortly before noon at 1016 East Columbia Street.
That's a building used by Red Spot Paint.
Dispatchers say an ambulance was called to the scene.
They say there were evacuations at the business and Columbia was blocked from Kerth to Evans.
Employees were let back in around 12:35 p.m.
A couple dozen workers are standing outside the fence pic.twitter.com/JuCv4gklqA — Evan Gorman (@Evan14news) August 14, 2017
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JAKARTA (REUTERS) - The Speaker of Indonesia's Parliament, who is being investigated for his suspected involvement in a graft scandal, has tendered his resignation, several members of the assembly said on Monday (Dec 11).
A replacement for Setya Novanto as Speaker is expected to be decided by his party, Golkar, at an extraordinary meeting on Dec 19, said Dito Ganinduto, a Member of Parliament from Golkar.
Novanto had not resigned as chairman of the Golkar Party, Ganinduto said.
Despite the bullish end we expect to 2017—and the continued strength into 2018 many are predicting—we can’t help wondering what might go wrong. After all, the S&P 500 has gained 18% so far this year, with barely a blip along the way.
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Usually a lion and a dog would be enemies, but meet the pair who have become best friends!
Bone Digger the lion and Milo the dog have been living together for four years now at a zoo in Oklahoma.
Milo is so helpful, he's often spotted cleaning the lion's teeth!
HARPURSVILLE, N.Y. (WFLA) – April the giraffe suffered an injury at the Animal Adventure Park Monday morning, and viewer’s constant emails to the park has the team ready to pull the live feed down.
April has a small twist of her leg and has been favoring it when she walks.
The park’s veterinarian is aware of the issue, and the park said the injury is not unheard of in long-legged animals.
Related: April the giraffe gives birth: What to expect after the baby is born
The park posted on Facebook that they appreciate the concern, but they are being bogged down with emails regarding April’s wellbeing.
“…but, the bogging down of email servers and other platforms is the exact reason the giraffe cam will need to be pulled,” the park posted.
The park did not say exactly when the feed would be pulled to YouTube.
The park is preparing to open for the season and said the emails are hindering their limited time.
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COSBY, Tenn. — Authorities say a Tennessee sheriff's deputy has fatally shot a man he was pursuing after the man confronted him with a weapon.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says in a statement that the shooting occurred Sunday evening in Cosby after the Cocke County Sheriff's Office responded to a call about a man who had outstanding warrants walking along a road.
When the deputy arrived, the man fled into a wooded area and the officer pursued on foot. Police say a confrontation occurred, and the deputy fired his weapon.
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Police are looking for help to identify the suspects accused of damaging an office building. According to police, a group of males broke into the Fischer Office Building, 909 Main St., on two separate occasions, Saturday, July 29 and Sunday, July 30.
Police say the suspects allegedly caused nearly $900 in damage to windows and walls.
Police admit that the image quality is poor, but say there are some discernible physical characteristics and clothing traits that they hope will lead to an identification.
If you have any information, you should call police.
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Ferrybank’s Thomas Barr will run in Ireland’s first 400m hurdles race indoors at the Irish Life Health AAI Games in the Sport Ireland National Indoor Arena on Sunday.
Waterford-born Barr, who finished fourth in the last Olympic Games, will compete against training partners Paul Byrne (St Abban’s) and the European Youth Olympic Champion Ben Kiely (Ferrybank) in an exhibition race.
Byrne holds the Irish best time of 51.79 seconds indoors which he set in France in 2017, while Barr holds the best Irish outdoor 400m time of 47.97 seconds.
If you'd like a tasty alternative in the Norridge/Harwood Heights area, Middle Eastern Flair is at 8235 W. Irving Park Road, just east of Cumberland.
You won't have to go all the way to Old Jerusalem on Wells Street for a good falafel sandwich or a shish kebab. You can take out hummus and baba ghanouj and fresh pita bread for a healthy snack at home.
The owners are friendly and will explain anything you don't understand. Many dishes are vegetarian, and the prices are fair. They made a believer out of this Czechoslovakian.
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For those who have wondered how beer is brewed, people can get a hands on experience at Tamarack.
Tamarack is offering a brewing class for anyone above the age of 21-years-old. A local brew master will be teaching the class and people will learn how to make their very own IPA.
Tamarack said so far they have seen a great interest for this class and expect it to grow. "It's going to be a blast, Beckley has a lot of people interested and we're going to be teaching more classes, we're going to make a pumpkin beer hopefully when the Halloween season approaches," said Tamarack's Marketing Manager, Norma Acord.
The class is $40 per person and the first class will be next Thursday. If you would like to sign up you can visit their website to do so at http://www.tamarackwv.com/
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At least five people died in an incident during which two French military helicopters belonging to an army flight training school crashed in southern France.
The incident took place around halfway between Marseille and Nice on Friday. Security sources and a local authority official put the death toll at five, although that is yet to be confirmed.
According to regional newspaper Var-Matin, emergency services have set up a crisis center to coordinate the search and rescue effort.
The choppers were both of the Gazelle type, a French five-seat helicopter commonly used for light transport, scouting, and light attack duties, reports indicated.
There were no immediate details on what caused the crash.—Agencies
The prospect of such manipulation is appalling and even frightening to me. It seems a cynical and unconscionable way to curry political favor in a very manipulative way. If more people were aware of this tactic being used, I would think (and I would hope) it would engender public outrage and refusal to tolerate such action.
The Malawi Housing Cooperation (MHC) has advised Malawians not to be deceived by tricksters who claim they are MHC agents.
This is coming at a time when there are complaints from different quarters over the increased number of tricksters who steal money from Malawians seeking houses
Spokesperson for Malawi Housing Corporation Ernestina Lunguzi said the organisation does not have any agents.
She said the tricksters are taking advantage of people who are desperately in need of houses.
“What these agents are doing is that they are collecting money from people seeking houses from Malawi Housing Corporation which is not the way our cooperation offer houses,” said Lunguzi.
She added that people who want to get a house from MHC are asked to fill forms which are found at National Bank branches and they do not go through agents.
The wife of Ekiti governor, Mrs Feyisetan Fayose, on Wednesday called on residents of the state to collect their Permanent Voters Cards and vote wisely in the July 14 governorship election.
Fayose gave the advice on Wednesday when she visited the Ekiti University Teaching Hospital, Ado-Ekiti, and the State Specialist Hospital, Ikere -Ekiti.
She urged residents to vote for the candidates of their choice while refraining from actions likely to result in violence.
The governor’s wife, who paid the bills of more than 100 indigent patients in both hospitals, said she would visit the facilities again before the expiration of her husband’s tenure.
The Chief medical Director of the University Teaching Hospital, Dr Kolawole Ogundipe, had expressed gratitude to the governor’s wife for her regular visits to the hospital.
One of the beneficiaries, Mr Samuel Omotayo, thanked Fayose for paying their hospital bills, praying that God would continue to bless her. (NAN)
A motorcyclist has died after a crash with a pick-up truck in Southam this weekend.
The crash happened on Saturday June 10 on the B4451 between Southam and Deppers Bridge just before 9.55am.
A BMW motorcycle and a black Mitsubishi pick-up truck were involved in the crash. The rider of the motorcycle was killed.
Investigating officers are appealing for any witnesses to the collision or anyone who may have seen the vehicles before hand.
Anyone with any information should contact Warwickshire Police on 101 and quote incident number 116 of June 10.
Say hello to Lauren from Monroe, our latest Kid of the Week. She’s 10, and she was nominated by her mom, Tracie, who says: “Lauren is a brave, intelligent, kind, and generous young lady. Diagnosed with Crohn’s disease at age seven and having gone through so much testing and hospital visits at a young age, she shows us all how to be brave and kind. She has also shown us so much faith and determination. We are so very proud of her.”
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The National Alliance of Independent Crop Consultants (NAICC) is partnering with the Wisconsin Association of Professional Agricultural Consultants (WAPAC) to host the 2018 Focus on Precision Conference, February 27-28, at the Sheraton Madison Hotel in Madison, WI.
Topics include satellite imagery, how to obtain your FAA license to operate UAVs for commercial use, nitrogen management and more.
A full program is available for preview here.
Registration available here.
Do you remember Joey and Rory? Won their 1st Grammy Sunday night for their gospel album… “Hymns.”
Lots of us followed Rory last year as he blogged about his wife Joey’s battle with cancer. Joey died on March 4th last year.
Well … Rory Feek’s autobiography… “This Life I Live: One Man’s Extraordinary, Ordinary Life and the Woman Who Changed it Forever” came out yesterday. It chronicles his life with Joey and their family.
Backstage at the Grammys… Rory said….
“Everyone’s support and love and prayers has been amazing. A year ago when we were going through it all and now too. There have been so many people who have been rooting for us and our story and our baby daughter, it’s been as beautiful as a tragic story can be. That’s all I ask for.”
I would imagine a must read for people battling illnesses. Right? I will definitely be reading it. – Darlene Evans
A 41-year-old registered sex offender with known ties to Dover is this week's New Hampshire Fugitive of the Week, according to a press release from the U.S. Marshals Service in Concord. Jerome Carter is wanted on violations of conditions of supervised release.
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Employers could be getting a big rebate if the Board of Directors for the Ohio Bureau of Worker’s Compensation approves it.
BWC Administrator Sarah Morrison says the agency’s investment strategy is paying off. So she will ask the board to give $1.5 billion in premium rebates to employers this summer.
“If our board approves this rebate, the Bureau of Worker’s Compensation will have saved Ohio employers $8 billion in worker’s compensation costs since 2011 through our rebates, reduction in premium and grant dollars," Morrison says.
The rebate plan, which is expected to win approval from the board, will also allow an estimated $48 million to go to schools and $111 million to local governments.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – Three lanes of Interstate 24 West near Haywood Lane is closed Monday afternoon due to a jack-knifed tractor-trailer.
It happened around 3:30 p.m. The Tennessee Department of Transportation estimates the scene won’t be cleared until at least 7 p.m.
Eastbound traffic is not affected.
Additional information was not released.
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WATERBURY, Conn. -- Christmas is around the corner, but for Jaspal Singh the cheer came a little bit sooner.
"In the spirit of the holiday I want to do something special," Singh told WTIC.
Singh has been working in Waterbury for around five years. In that time he says the community has embraced him as one of their own. Singh observed how many of his surrounding community members go to sleep hungry.
So he did something about it.​
On Saturdays Singh rents out a food truck from Frankie's Hot Dog King and feeds the needy. Hundreds line up outside the truck to eat free hot dogs, hamburgers and french fries.
“Before they go to bed, they should have food in their belly," Singh said. "That's my only wish."
Next he plans to offer blankets and clothing to those who need it through the winter months.
Singh says the feeling is priceless.
“Over time I see somebody smiling I say thank you God," Singh said. "I just want to do something so I could give smiles to more people."
Italian shipmaker Fincantieri buys 50% of French yard STX
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Just months before shops can begin selling marijuana for recreational use, Gov. Jerry Brown on Friday vetoed a measure that aims to prevent marketing pot edibles to minors, saying it conflicts with a similar law previously approved by the state.
The bill by Assemblyman Rudy Salas (D-Bakersfield) would have banned the sale of marijuana edibles shaped like animals, fruit, people and other shapes that appeal to children.
The Legislature last month approved a law more generally prohibiting the marketing of marijuana to minors. That law said marijuana sold cannot be “designed to be appealing to children or easily confused with commercially sold candy or foods that do not contain cannabis.”
Brown’s veto message was short.
“As currently drafted, this bill would chapter out specific provisions in the recently enacted trailer bill,” Brown wrote in his veto message. “Therefore I cannot sign it at this time.”
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Two Springfield men were separately indicted in federal court on Friday for distributing crack cocaine charges.
According to a press release from the Department of Justice, 24-year-old Donovan Coombs-Thompson and 26-year-old Kayvon Lovejoy each face two counts of distribution of crack cocaine.
Coombs-Thompson is accused of distributing crack cocaine on two occasions in October 2017.
In August of 2017, the Department of Justice said Lovejoy allegedly distributed crack cocaine twice.
"Coombs-Thompson faces no greater than 20 years in prison, a minimum of three years of supervised release, and a fine of $1 million. Lovejoy faces no greater than 30 years in prison, a minimum of six years of supervised release, and a fine of $1 million. Sentences are imposed by a federal district court judge based upon the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors," the Department of Justice noted in the press release.
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It would certainly be strange and probably a tad unnerving to come home to see your underwear strewn about the house. So when this woman started finding her delicates on the floor around her home, she decided to investigate and figure out who was invading her privacy.
The woman’s husband was probably also curious as to why his wife’s underwear kept being taken out from her drawer, so the couple opted to secretly film the thief. They consequently set up a camera to point directly at the underwear drawer in question. And sure enough, the culprit showed up to nab another prize.
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Caught on tape red-handed, the thief can be seen deliberately reaching into the bottom drawer of a dresser and pulling out an item of pink underwear. And if that wasn’t brazen enough, the burglar then sits down at the scene of the crime to examine the goods.
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Polar bears at Ranua Zoo, Finland, got to feel right at home after a special delivery of snow arrived at their enclosure, as seen in this video from July 27.
According to the BBC the Lapland zoo received “truck loads” of snow so that its polar bears could have some of the white stuff to play with in the hot weather.
The adorable footage was gaining traction at the time of writing, with over 4,700 views on Facebook. Credit: Facebook/Ranua Zoo via Storyful
CSX Corporation today announced that its Board of Directors has called a special meeting of shareholders to seek shareholder guidance on certain extraordinary requests of Mantle Ridge and Hunter Harrison. On January 18, 2017, Mantle Ridge advised CSX that Mantle Ridge had recently become a CSX shareholder owning less than 5 percent of the Company's stock.
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Okafor has agreed to a 10-day contract with the Pelicans, Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports reports.
Okafor has been out of the league since 2013, but has been working on a comeback in the G-League with the Delaware 87ers. The Pelicans originally offered their open roster spot to Terrence Jones, but ultimately decided to change course. It is unclear if the former No. 2 overall pick will have any chance to join the rotation, but he will do what he can to impress while with the team.
NEW YORK - LONDON, AUGUST 15, ARMENPRESS. Oil prices for 14 August:
WTI Crude Oil (Light Sweet) price at NYMEХ Stock Exchange down by 2.40% to $47.65 per barrel. Brent Crude Oil price at London’s IСE Stock Exchange down by 2.42% to $50.84 per barrel.
Barrel is the unit of measurement of oil volume. One barrel equals to 159.98 liter.
New York’s NYMEХ (New York Merchantile Exchange) is a US futures market founded in 1882. It ranks first in oil futures trade. Currently trade is carried out by the exchange’s two divisions, the NYMEX Division and the COMEX Division, the first one designed for trades of oil, gas, platinum, palladium, ethanol, coal, electricity and carbon dioxide emissions, the second one for gold, silver, copper and aluminum.
London Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) is a London-based options exchange and a leading operator of global exchanges founded in 1982.
(WGAL) A fire that killed a toddler and critically injured two others, and also led to critical injuries to a responding fire official, appears to have been sparked by a recharging hoverboard, authorities said.
Fire officials in Harrisburg said one victim jumped from a second-floor porch roof to escape the blaze, which was reported shortly before 8 p.m. Friday.
Two other females were rescued by ladder from the ground, as was a man.
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News emerged earlier today that the Special One is interested in the West Ham forward.
Arnautovic joined the Hammers from Stoke for a club-record £24m fee just last summer.
He netted 11 goals during the campaign and made a further eight assists when he broke into the side under David Moyes.
West Ham are said to value their star at £50m as Mourinho looks to add support to his Manchester United attack for Romelu Lukaku.
The Special One worked with Arnautovic at Inter Milan but questioned his mentality during that period.
Among this year's major news stories, a massive redevelopment proposal at Route 25 and Wilson Street in Batavia would raze the vacant Baptist church, but preserve its bell tower as part of One Washington Place. An artist's rendering of the Wilson Street view shows the scope of the One Washington Place proposal for apartments and retail just east of the Fox River in downtown Batavia.
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Inter Allies striker Ropapa Mensah was named the official Man-of-the Match in Monday's 0-0 draw with Hearts of Oak.
The Ghana youth international was handed a starting role and was replaced by Samuel Konney after 85 minutes.
Mensah caused troubles for the Hearts of Oak defence but could not find the back of the net.
👏👏👏 Ropapa Mensah ( @RopapaMensah ) was named the Man-of-the-match in yesterday's game against @HeartsOfOakGH . #iafc pic.twitter.com/Eee83Xdh6W
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A shooting near a basketball court Monday afternoon in northern Durham sent a man to the hospital.Durham Police said it happened about 3 p.m. at the Seven Oaks Townhomes on Seven Oaks Road near Roxboro Road.The victim was taken by a private car to Duke Regional Hospital with injuries that do not appear to be life-threatening, police told ABC11.An ABC11 crew at the scene said the shooting stemmed from a robbery. Bullet holes could be seen in the vehicle as it left the area to take the victim to the hospital.The case remains under investigation.
Who Will Bayley Defend Against At WWE Payback?
Alexa Bliss defeated Nia Jax, Sasha Banks and Mickie James on tonight’s WWE RAW to become the new #1 contender to RAW Women’s Champion Bayley.
Bliss vs. Bayley will take place at the April 30th WWE Payback pay-per-view from the SAP Center in San Jose.
Below is the updated card for the next RAW brand pay-per-view:
House of Horrors Match for the WWE Title
Bray Wyatt vs. Randy Orton
RAW Women’s Title Match
Alexa Bliss vs. Bayley
WWE United States Title Match
Chris Jericho vs. Kevin Owens
WWE Cruiserweight Title Match
Austin Aries vs. Neville
RAW Tag Team Title Match
Cesaro and Sheamus vs. The Hardys
Seth Rollins vs. Samoa Joe
Roman Reigns vs. Braun Strowman
LONDON May 3 Marks & Spencer said it had appointed Jill McDonald, the boss of Britain's largest bike seller Halfords, to run its clothing and home business, freeing its chief executive Steve Rowe to focus on the overall group.
Rowe, CEO for just over a year, has recently seen some success after instigating the latest in a long line of recovery strategies for M&S's underperforming clothing and homewares business.
On Wednesday the company said he would relinquish his clothing, home and beauty accountabilities to McDonald, who will join the company in the autumn. (Reporting by Kate Holton, editing by James Davey)
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — One of the nation’s largest online charter schools says it will close within four months, in the middle of the school year, if Ohio’s efforts to recoup $60 million or more in disputed funding aren’t halted.
In a new court filing, attorneys for the Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow say the closure would affect almost 12,000 students and eliminate 800 jobs. ECOT’s lawyers are asking the Ohio Supreme Court to block the state from clawing back funding until the case is settled, or to expedite hearing the case before the potential closure.
ECOT is challenging how the Ohio Department of Education tallied student logins to determine that ECOT should repay $60 million from 2015-16.
The state says ECOT could owe nearly $20 million more from 2016-17, though ECOT can appeal that finding.
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A large investigation has been launched into a brazen, "targeted" attack on a western Sydney home, in which a 13-year-old was shot in the leg on Tuesday night.
It is believed at least two people were travelling in a silver SUV when it pulled up near the driveway of a home on Constance Street, Guildford, about 9.45pm.
Within seconds, multiple shots were fired from the passenger side of the vehicle and into the home's open garage, where a group of young girls were gathered.
The SUV then drove away, although the direction in which it travelled remains unknown.
Emergency services rushed to the scene and found the girl had been shot in the thigh.
Oil futures pulled back further in Asian trading Wednesday following a surprise build in U.S. weekly crude inventories estimated by the American Petroleum Institute.
--January light, sweet crude on the New York Mercantile Exchange was recently down 0.5% at $57.68 a barrel in the Globex training session. February Brent was down 0.6% at $62.86.
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--Prices could drop further if the API's reading is confirmed by government figures on Wednesday. But by then investors will be keyed in on Thursday's meeting of major oil producers, where their ongoing production-cap agreement is set to be extended deeper into 2018. Most expects the deal to run throughout next year.
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Unsettled weather seems to be the norm these days, wit a number of showers and sunny spells forecast for the next couple of days.
Today will be mostly cloudy with outbreaks of rain, heavy at times, with a risk of thundery downpours, especially this afternoon and evening. Highs of 16 to 19 degrees in mostly moderate southerly wind.
Remaining outbreaks of rain will clear eastwards tonight and it will become largely dry overnight under clearing skies. A few mist and fog patches may form in the mainly light westerly breezes. Lows of 9 to 11 degrees Celsius.
Tomorrow, Tuesday will be a much brighter and drier day with sunny spells and a few passing showers. Highest temperatures of 17 to 19 degrees in mostly moderate west to southwest winds.
WARNING: This article contains spoilers for The Split season 1
When is The Split season 2 released?
It’s great news for fans, The Split has officially been renewed for a second season on BBC One.
The original drama’s finale aired last night (May 30) and its popularity has prompted BBC bosses to decommission the series already.
Series creator Abi Walker said it is a “delight and privilege” to have The Split renewed for a second season.
“It’s a delight and a privilege to bring The Split back for series two and to submerge myself once more into the world of Noble, Hale and Defoe and the lives of Hannah and her sisters,” she said.
“Thank you to the BBC and the enthusiasm of viewers and we look forward to seeing you in 2019.”
So while no solid date has been announced yet, it is confirmed that series two will be out in 2019.
Production for the first run began in July 2017 before it premiered on BBC One on April 24, so another April release seems like a possibility.
WILL THERE BE ANOTHER SERIES OF THE SPLIT?
Western Illinois University offering stage combat minor
MACOMB, Ill. (AP) — Western Illinois University is among the first U.S. colleges to offer a minor in stage combat.
The department of theatre and dance will begin offering the program this fall.
Department Chair Tammy Killian says performers who have the ability to act out conflicts in a way that's safe and realistic "are a huge advantage" to professional theater companies. She says the intensive study will give WIU students a big advantage in the competitive theatre world.
Killian says WIU is believed to be only the second university in the country to offer the minor.
Students also will get the chance to earn skills proficiency certifications from the Society of American Fight Directors.
WIU is also hosting the Central Illinois Stage Combat Workshop, a partnership with Eureka College, this summer.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens says he wants his five new appointees to the state veterans commission to fire the leader of the embattled St. Louis Veterans Home.
Greitens during his Monday announcement said he’s calling for changes in leadership after an independent investigation found substandard care at the home.
Some patients, families and staff have complained for months about care at the home. But prior reviews didn’t turn up any wrongdoing.
Greitens last month called for another investigation by Massachusetts nursing home consultant Harmony Healthcare International, which recommended an immediate change in leadership.
Greitens now says he wants Administrator Rolando Carter and Missouri Veterans Commission Executive Director Larry Kay to be replaced.
Neither Kay nor Carter immediately returned Associated Press requests for comment Monday.
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Prue Leith has confirmed that she has auditioned for The Great British Bake Off and is “certainly one of the runners” to land the coveted job.
RadioTimes.com revealed that the 76-year-old had been shortlisted for the job, "but she hasn’t had the OK from Channel 4, so as far as we’re concerned it’s not confirmed.
“She’s definitely part of it – as are quite a few others," the source said.
Now Leith has revealed that after having “two auditions” and “lots of meetings”, she is close but there is one other person alongside her still in the running to replace Mary Berry when the show moves from the BBC to Channel 4.
Leith was speaking at a charity event when she said: “I can wish. I can dream. I've had two auditions with them and lots of meetings.
"So I mean I think I'm close but I know there are two people in the running. One other person,” the BBC reports her as saying.
"Of course I'd love to do it. Who wouldn't want to do it?"
Leith also said that she’d known Berry “for years” and that she “loved it”.
On April 7, fans of Neil Diamond will have a chance to hear his music at a tribute show in Port Colborne.
Will Chalmers and the Solitary Man Band will be performing Forever In Blue Jeans at Brehuef Hall on Killaly Street.
Tickets are $20, and a donation from each ticket sold is going to Port Cares. Tickets are available at JB Fashions, Port Colborne's Sobeys location and Port Cares or by phoning 905-325-5704.
The concert begins at 8 p.m.
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Dec 12(Reuters) - Wuhan Thalys Medical Technology Inc :
* Says it will invest 10.2 million yuan to set up a Inner Mongolia-based medical technology company with partners
* Says it will hold 51 percent stake in the target company
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An inmate at a Fairbanks jail charged with assaulting his girlfriend in Kaltag last month died Tuesday at a Fairbanks hospital after he attempted to take his own life last weekend, corrections officials said. Arlo Olson, 40, was pronounced dead shortly after 9 p.m. Tuesday at Fairbanks Memorial Hospital, according to a statement from Alaska Department of Corrections spokeswoman Megan Edge.
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MMAjunkie Radio kicks off today at 1 p.m. ET (10 a.m. PT) with guests Shawn Jordan, Steven Siler and Josh Copeland.
All three fighters on today’s show are part of next week’s PFL 1 card. They’ll be trying to earn points toward placement in PFL’s six separate tournaments later this year, which will get the winner of each $1 million. Jordan fights Philipe Lins, and Copeland fights Jack May in the heavyweight field. Siler takes on Magomed Idrisov at featherweight.
MMAjunkie Radio airs from 1 to 3 p.m. ET (10 a.m. to noon PT), live from Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. You can watch and listen live on MMAjunkie’s Facebook and YouTube pages. Additionally, SiriusXM Rush (Ch. 93) carries a replay later in the day (8-10 p.m. ET) and the following morning (7-9 a.m. ET), or catch a replay on demand.
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The next high-tech push from the NBA uses augmented reality to put you behind the scenes of the post-season. Simply open the NBA AR app (on either Android or iOS), place the AR target and walk through a "door" to experience the 360 Portals feature's handful of vignettes including player intros and huddles, and post-game celebrations. The NBA also teased "special on-demand content" from the Finals for the app. It's free so you're not out anything for giving it a look, but will it be more than a gimmick you use once or twice? That's up to the NBA. Check out the video below for a taste of what's on offer.
North Korea has used its embassy in Berlin to acquire equipment apparently intended for its missile or nuclear programmes, the head of Germany’s domestic intelligence agency has said.
The comments by BfV agency head Hans-Georg Maassen were released by NDR public television on Saturday before a documentary due to air next week.
Mr Maassen said of the embassy: “We have seen that procurement activities took place from there, from our point of view with a view to the missile programme and in part also the nuclear programme.”
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He added that “if we see such things, we prevent them,” but it is not always possible to recognise them and the activities often involve goods usable for either civilian or military purposes.
Pyongyang has faced increasing UN sanctions in response to its nuclear and ballistic missile tests.
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* Agreement covers the French market and means that Gras Savoye Yachting is introducing a new insurance product to their customers where the C-pod system will be mandatory
* Under the agreement, starting from April 2017, Gras Savoye Yachting will be offering customers signing an insurance the new insurance product
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LONDON, Dec 12 (Reuters) - Miner and trader Glencore on Tuesday in an update for investors said its 2017 marketing EBIT (earnings before interest and tax) would be at the top end of its previous guidance at $2.8 billion.
Glencore in October had raised its marketing division’s full-year EBIT guidance to between $2.6 billion and $2.8 billion, reflecting higher raw materials prices.
The company also confirmed its 2018 dividend policy would include a fixed dividend of $1 billion and said it would reactivate idled capacity “when appropriate”.
The market has been waiting for news of when Glencore might bring back to the market zinc capacity idled in 2015 when commodity prices were crashing. (Reporting by Barbara Lewis in London and Arathy S Nair in Bengaluru)
Liverpool take on AS Roma tonight in Anfield 's biggest game for a decade.
Jurgen Klopp 's men face the Italian giants in the first leg of the Champions League semi finals, with a place in next month's Kiev final awaiting the winners.
Anticipation and excitement amongst the Red half of the city is at fever pitch after the comprehensive 5-1 aggregate dismantling of Premier League champions Manchester City in the previous round, with many supporters starting to fervently believe a sixth European Cup triumph may be on the cards.
A passionate and intense atmosphere is expected once again and we will have all the best build-up throughout the day from L4 and Liverpool city centre as supporters get in the mood for what promises to be another spectacular Anfield occasion.
The opening song on the second album from Minnesota’s Bubblemath is titled “Routine Maintenance,” but there is nothing routine about the cleverly colorful and proudly eclectic Edit Peptide . This progressive-rock-slash-avant-pop-slash-art-math band last released a record, Such Fine Particles of the Universe , in 2002—back when success for new artists was measured by their number of MySpace followers. For reasons too complex to recount here, Bubblemath took 15 years to make a second album. And, lo and behold, it was worth the wait. Drawing comparisons to Umphrey’s McGee, Haken, A.C.T. and The Mars Volta, the band juggles charming wordplay, offbeat time signatures and chaotic instrumentation with playful vocals sung by all five band members. The album’s sheer exuberance might exhaust you during the first couple spins; after a few more, though, Edit Peptide ’s penetrating quirkiness will wiggle its way into your soul.
Dutch police shot and wounded a Syrian man Wednesday who attacked officers trying to arrest him after alarmed neighbors reported that he was standing on an apartment balcony waving an ax and shouting "Allahu akbar."
In a statement, police said the shooting happened in Schiedam near the port city of Rotterdam when police tried unsuccessfully to calm the 26-year-old man. When an arrest team entered the apartment, the man attacked them and stabbed a police dog, which later died of its injuries.
Schiedam Mayor Cor Lamers issued a statement saying that the suspect was a Syrian who had been living with his father in Schiedam since last year.
"The man was known to several help organizations but this was an escalation we had not seen coming," Lamers said.
The confrontation came a day after a man in Belgium attacked and killed two female police officers and fatally shot a passer-by.
A baby and three teenagers were shot and hundreds of terrified revelers ran for their lives when a gunman opened fire at an Easter carnival, according to local reports. The four victims are in the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after the Saturday night attack, according to AL.com .
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Ron Pohl has been promoted Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Best Western International, Inc. in Phoenix - AZ, USA Best Western Hotels & Resorts' has promoted Ron Pohl to SVP and COO. The promotion comes at the end of a significant year for the brand, celebrating a 70-year anniversary, rolling out a new breakfast program, launching a global responsive site and achieving record-setting results in RevPAR, according to the brand.
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A social media user took to his page on Facebook to share photos of Nigerians on the street of Kano rallying in support of the president, Muhammadu Buhari.
The rally comes on the heels of the February 6th #IStandWithBuhari rally which was held in Abuja.
The social media user identified as IG Wala shared the photos below with the caption “#iSupportPresidentBuhari Mega Rally ongoing in Kano. Kaduna and Lagos will take off tomorrow.”
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Eddie Wilson, who was named the city's new assistant chief by Presley in Feb. 15, 2016 has been moved back to a lieutenant position in the department. "Everyone in a position like that has a year of probation, and his year wasn't up," said Hattiesburg Fire Chief Paul Presley on Feb. 9th.
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HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Central Pennsylvania from 7 a.m. Sunday morning through 7 p.m. Sunday night.
A wintry mix of snow and freezing rain is expected throughout the day. Snow accumulations are estimated to reach 2-4 inches. Some areas may experience icing on roadways.
The NWS says motorists should be prepared for reduced visibility and slippery road conditions.
Counties affected by the advisory include:
Blair
Huntingdon
Mifflin
Juniata
Bedford
Fulton
Franklin
Perry
Dauphin
Schuylkill
Lebanon
Cumberland
Adams
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (WFLA) — The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimps are celebrating “You Might Be the Father’s Day” this Thursday.
The minor league baseball team will be handing out pregnancy tests at the ballpark.
The team’s website says this is so you’ll know if you need to return for Sunday’s Father’s Day Game.
The organization is promising a night of “suspense and intrigue.”
A Vermont man suspected of killing his millionaire grandfather is trying to raise money to hire a lawyer to fight his family's attempt to block him from an inheritance.
Nathan Carman has been called a suspect in the shooting death of 87-year-old real estate developer John Chakalos in Connecticut. No one has been arrested. He also has been questioned about the day his boat sank with his mother on it near Rhode Island. She's presumed dead.
Her sisters sued in New Hampshire, accusing him of killing his grandfather and possibly his mother. They asked a judge to block Carman from collecting money from the estate.
Carman told a judge he wants to use money from a trust in which he's the sole beneficiary to hire a lawyer. He says one of his aunts is trustee and hasn't allowed him any funds.
A message was left Friday with the aunts' attorney.
Sitting next to a Plaid Pantry in the Arbor Lodge neighborhood of peninsular Portland, Greeley Gallery is an unforeseen oasis of clean lines, bamboo and succulents. The budtender will invite you over to view under microscope lenses the healthy nugs that are grown in-house. This may be the only dispensary in this part of town that grows all of its own strains. It's doing a good job—the Raspberry Kush is hydroponically grown and aromatically rich enough to give you dry mouth off the scent. Luckily, there's a large fridge of alkaline water that, as the budtender seems somewhat weary of informing customers, does not contain any THC.
A report on the recommended implementation plan for the new Ottawa central library will not be tabled as expected later this month, according to a memo sent Wednesday.
In a letter to Ottawa’s city council and public library board trustees, Steven Willis, general manager of planning, infrastructure and economic development, said a report on the recommended Implementation Plan for the Central Library Development Project was delayed because “the necessary project approvals and authorities from various departments and agencies in the Government of Canada are still under active consideration.”
On Feb. 8, city council approved the project, site and procurement model for a new joint central library facility with Library and Archives Canada, pending federal approval.
At the time, city staff were given “specific direction with respect to land acquisition, a disposal strategy for the current Main Library building, and direction to proceed with a parking study for the new site,” according to the memo.
NORFOLK, Va. – With the arrival of a new lion cub, the Virginia Zoo is asking the public’s for help in naming it.
From December 11 at 9 a.m to December 22 at Noon, the zoo will allow the public to submit names in contest form for a $1 per name entry fee, said the zoo.
The money donated in the name voting contest for the 12 pound, six-week-old male cub will go to help save lions in Africa.
The zoo said that it will donate 100 percent of its earnings to the Pride Lion Conservation Alliance.
“Now is your chance to name the cub and help to secure a future for all lions!” said Greg Bockheim, Executive Director of the Virginia Zoo.
A press release from the Virginia Zoo said that the Pride Lion Conservation Alliance leads efforts in four key lion ranges, researching and protecting 20 percent of Africa’s existing wild lion population.
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ST. LOUIS- Former campaign advisor Michael Hafner testified for the second time before the special house investigative committee in Jefferson City Tuesday.
Governor Greitens hired Hafner as a campaign advisor before he announced he would run for Governor in 2014. Greitens did not begin his campaign committee until late February 2015.
He joined FOX2 studios Wednesday morning to discuss whats next.
JOHN STONES is being linked with a move away from Manchester City - but where could he go?
“John Stones joined Manchester City for £48m in 2016”
The 23-year-old joined City for £48m in 2016, the second highest fee ever paid for a defender at the time.
He has since made 68 appearances for the club, including 27 in their Premier League and EFL Cup winning campaign this year.
But the signing of Aymeric Laporte, along with the return of Vincent Kompany from injury, has seen Stones fall down the pecking order at the Etihad.
So if he was to leave Manchester City in the summer, who are the favourites to sign him?
Six Premier League clubs are among the frontrunners to prise Stones away from the Premier League champions.
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Friday, April 21 – 5-9 p.m.
On parade, the fez-wearing Shriners often avoid traditional floats and instead roll by on individual vehicles, including Harley-Davidson motorcycles. Using artifacts from its collection, the H-D Museum™ celebrates this decades-long and entertaining connection in a lobby display.
Presented by the Historic Third Ward Association, Gallery Night & Day is the two-day premier art event in Milwaukee for both the experienced artist and most beginning admirer. This world-class event consistently features 50 venues to explore throughout the downtown Milwaukee area four times a year.
Free H-D Museum™ admission on Friday, April 21 from 5-9 p.m. Regular admission applies on Saturday, April 22.
The bustle of Brady Street heats up with nearly 30 merchants hosting artists in media from painting and sketching to chalk drawing, pottery and traditional felting. Shop sidewalk sales along with food and drink deals in local restaurants are featured. Visit the website for a list of participating businesses and artists.
Maidenhead v Hartlepool
Maidenhead take on Hartlepool on Saturday 12th August, 2017, with kickoff at 12:30. This match is currently being shown LIVE on BT Sports.
So far, these two sides have played four games this season, and between them have amassed a total of two points in that time period. If that sounds unimpressive, it is, but don’t forget that for every winner there are about twenty losers these days, and that could well be Maidenhead and Hartlepool’s fate for this term.
They won’t want that to be the case of course, and a big win here would be the first step on the road to making this a more optimistic, happy and potentially fruitful endeavour than it might otherwise have been.
Maidenhead v Hartlepool is LIVE on BT Sports.
Neal was traded from the Reds to the Dodgers on Wednesday along with reliever Dylan Floro and international signing bonus pool space in exchange for minor-league pitchers James Marinan and Aneurys Zabala.
The Dodgers will get Neal back from the Reds after previously trading him to Cincinnati in April, but he's probably the least desirable of the three commodities Los Angeles received in Wednesday's deal. The 29-year-old owns a 4.94 ERA over 31 career appearances in the big leagues and has been even worse across 49.1 innings at the Triple-A level in 2018, posting a 5.47 ERA and 1.36 WHIP while notching just 29 strikeouts.
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2 Little Rock sites get federal civil rights grants
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Two sites in Little Rock have been selected to receive federal civil rights grants totaling to about $1 million.
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports that the Dreamland Ballroom and the Little Rock School District were selected last week to receive an African American Civil Rights Grant for nearly $500,000 each.
The historic ballroom at Taborian Hall hosted prominent black musicians such as Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong and B.B. King. The grant will allow the venue to get an elevator and centralized heating and air.
The ballroom's owner hopes to eventually open it to the public and create a museum.
The school district received the award for its efforts to restore the historic Central High School. The money will go toward replacing more than two dozen windows on the school's front facade.
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Information from: Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, http://www.arkansasonline.com
Word on the curb is that singer Keyshia Cole has totally distanced herself from quite a few of her family members and at least one has reached out via social media to make amends.
Neffeteria Pugh, Cole’s older sister and the former reality star of BET’s defunct ‘Neffe & Frankie’ show, recently hit the net with a lengthy apology to Keyshia.
Details below…
Neffe posted the photo above of she and her sister captioned with the following apology:
I’ve heard rumors that Keyshia cut ties (and purse strings) from several of her family members a while ago, but had no idea that they were still estranged.
As you know, Neffe appeared on Iyanla Vanzant’s ‘Fix My Life’ last season (click HERE if you missed that). It took a while, but perhaps Neffe is finally on the path to her healing, as she ended the open letter with ‘now I can move on’.
What are your thoughts about Neffe reaching out to her famous sister via social media?
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NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — A New Haven heroin dealer has been sentenced to prison.
Officials say Efrain Rolon-Dones, 29, will spend 15 months in prison with three years of supervised release for his role in a heroin trafficking ring.
According to court documents and statements made in court, investigators purchased controlled amounts of heroin from Rolon-Dones in Oct. 2016. Rolon-Dones has been detained since being arrested in March, 2017.
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On Aug. 14, he pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and distribution of, heroin.
These purchases were made as part of a larger investigation into drug trafficking between the Bronx, N.Y. and New Haven.
The investigation has resulted in charges against 24 individuals.
The Colorado Energy Office is searching for a Weld County partner to continue a statewide program.
Joseph Pereira, the Colorado Energy Office's director of low income energy services, said the weatherization assistance program has provided low income homes with insulation, furnace replacement and other energy efficiency projects for the past 40 years.
The energy office recently ended the contract with their previous partner due to budget and performance issues.
Pereira said the program wants to partner with a community action agency, local government branch or non-profit. Candidates must be familiar with working in low income communities and possess strong technical and construction capabilities.
The energy office is prepared to begin the program as soon as they find a partner.
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Sunny and warm conditions through the end of the weekend. Slightly cooler but still above the average at the beginning of the week.
A loyalist bonfire in Magherafelt was attacked and set alight in the early hours of this morning.
The incident on the Leckagh estate is believed to have happened around 2.30am.
The Fire and Rescue Service attended the scene.
The British Truth Forum, who were behind erecting the Union flag in Magherafelt town centre last year, said they believed it was "an attack on our British culture and heritage."
They said that luckily no one had been injured.
A McDonalds was robbed early this morning.
Police say it happened just after 2 o'clock Friday morning on the 3,000 Block of 11th Street.
Workers said that a man wearing a mask, entered armed with a gun and demanded money.
After getting the money, the suspect then left in a smaller SUV.
He is being described as a 5'5 tall black male, 18-25 years old and wearing dark clothing.
Anyone with information is being asked to contact Rockford Police, as this investigation is ongoing
Prosecutors say officer assaulted hospital patient
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Authorities say a New Jersey police officer took part in the assault of a patient at a hospital and recorded another assault of the same patient on his cellphone, then didn't report either incident.
Paterson Officer Roger Then was arrested Wednesday and charged with conspiring to violate the patient's civil rights and for concealing the violation. The 29-year-old Paterson resident was due in court later in the day, and it wasn't known if he had an attorney.
Federal prosecutors say Then and another Paterson officer were involved in the separate assaults on March 5. Authorities say the victim had multiple facial injuries, including an eye injury that required surgery.
It wasn't immediately clear if the other officer is facing charges.
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OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Authorities say evacuations are under way in Northern California after a house fire spread to surrounding homes.
The East Bay Times reports the fires began late Monday with a single fire at a two-story house under construction in the hills east of Oakland.
Firefighters with the Oakland Fire Department were battling blazes as embers rained down on million-dollar homes in the surrounding streets.
No word was immediately available on any injuries.
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Some Oakland firefighters were in Southern California, helping battle the fifth-largest wildfire in state history.
Today some Gulfport High School seniors in the Health Sciences department got the tools they need to help save lives.
Bill Snyder stopped by the hands-on CPR training class and shows us why keeping a musical beat can possibly keep a patient's heart beating.
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — The government of Polish new Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki is to be officially sworn in amid reports that some ministers may be replaced.
President Andrzej Duda will hold the swearing-in at the Presidential Palace on Monday afternoon.
Morawiecki, the outgoing finance minister, was picked by the country's ruling Law and Justice party as the new government head last week. He has praised the government's current ministers and suggested there will be no major changes.
But the state-run PAP news agency reported Monday there will be some changes. It said Foreign Minister Witold Waszczykowski was returning from Brussels at Morawiecki's request. Questions are also being raised about the future of Defense Minister Antoni Macierewicz.
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Morawiecki makes his first policy speech in parliament on Tuesday.
Loyola guard Clayton Custer signs autographs as fans welcome the Ramblers back to campus on Sunday, March 18, 2018, in Chicago, after the team advanced to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament in their first appearance since 1985. Chicago Tribune via AP Brian Cassella
“Recent reports suggest that Apple may be working on a hybrid Mac, one that has a touchscreen and also runs iOS apps,” John Martellaro writes for The Mac Observer. “An ARM-based Mac. Just how, exactly, would this work?”
“My theory on this is that we’re looking at a special purpose, light-duty MacBook for travel and possibly education,” Martellaro writes. “What isn’t likely, in the near term, is a wholesale migration of the Mac lineup from Intel to ARM.”
“macOS would be recompiled for ARM and run natively. Mac apps would, for starters, run in emulation mode,” Martellaro writes. “iOS apps would run in a subsystem, natively on ARM, with touchscreen support. This is how I think Apple would do it. If it seems like a stretch, just remember that, undoubtably, Apple has been running macOS on ARM for years now, just as it (secretly) ran Mac OS X on Intel for years before the demise of PowerPC Macs.”
Much more in the full article – recommended – here.
UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor is releasing his own video blog series in the lead-up to his Aug. 26 boxing match with Floyd Mayweather.
McGregor (21-3 MMA, 9-1 UFC), who meets Mayweather (49-0 boxing) in the pay-per-view headliner at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, launched TheMacLife.com this past year to provide exclusive insight and updates on his career.
The first edition of his vlog series for the Mayweather fight goes behind the scenes of this past Friday’s open workout at the UFC Performance Institute in Las Vegas. “The Notorious” put in a 12-round workout the spoke to the media at length about the fight and much more.
Watch the video above to see Episode 1 of “The Mac Life” vlog series for McGregor vs. Mayweather.
And for more on “The Money Fight: Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor,” check out the MMA Rumors section of the site.
The Blue Corner is MMAjunkie‘s official blog and is edited by Mike Bohn.
Police were forced to break up a fight involving 30 people over augmented reality game Pokemon Go.
The brawl in Surrey is among a list of crimes involving the game revealed by Freedom of Information requests, with others including muggings and exposure.
The game quickly sparked a global phenomenon when it was released in June last year, breaking records as it was downloaded more than 10 million times in its first week.
It allows people to chase virtual Pokemon through the real world by superimposing them into real life through a mobile phone.
The list of crimes - including domestic fights in the West Midlands, exposure in West Yorkshire and a number of muggings, was revealed by the Liberal Democrats and reported in the Sun.
Former party leader Tim Farron told the paper: "Hearing serious crimes are committed using Pokemon is worrying, especially as a dad with kids who love the game.
"It clearly shows nothing is 100% safe."
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EDO STATE Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Godwin Erhahon, has been suspended by the State leadership of the party for criticizing former governor Adams Oshiomhole. The suspension, was sequel to his recent interview with Tell magazine, in which he reportedly disparaged the former governor The state chairman of the APC, Anselm Ojezua, […]
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CHESTERFIELD, Va. — A former Marine stationed at Fort Lee has avoided jail time after a judge convicted him of a lesser offense for choking an Uber driver.
Media outlets report Judge T.J. Hauler convicted 23-year-old Maxwell Sweeney of misdemeanor vandalism and imposed a 12-month suspended jail sentence on each count for the April 24 attack.
Sweeney pleaded no contest in September to felony wounding and misdemeanor vandalism. The lesser charges came after the judge learned Sweeney was expelled from the Marines with an "Other than Honorable Discharge" — the most severe type of military administrative discharge.
According to evidence, Uber driver Rene Ernesto Sanchez Espinozo picked up Sweeney and a friend after the men were drinking at a Richmond bar.
Police say that during the drive, Sweeney reached from the back seat and began choking Espinozo.
The first house built by the project will become the home of a veteran who is currently living out of his car.
A free cycling training camp scheme is to be held in Dundee later this year.
Bikeability Scotland aims to give children the encouragement, skills and confidence they need to cycle safely on the roads and to carry on cycling into adulthood.
The camp will be held at Ancrum Outdoor Centre in October.
Outdoor learning manager Derek Napier said: “This is a great opportunity for children to learn a key life-skill and to promote cycling as a safe mode of transport.
“We have fantastic, highly experienced coaches and first class equipment — and the best bit of all, it’s free.”
Picture shows an officer giving directions to a young cyclist during a previous course.
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Whit Merrifield drove in a career-high five runs as the Royals crushed the White Sox 14-6 in Chicago. Merrifield hit a three-run homer in the third and drove in two with a triple in the sixth. Jorge Bonifacio also went deep for Kansas City. Jason Vargas tossed six frames of three-run ball to pick up his 14th win. The game ended with center fielder Alex Gordon leaping above the wall to rob Nicky Delmonico of a two-run homer.
The Royals head west five games behind Cleveland and a half game behind Minnesota in the Central, but just one game out for the second AL wild card.
Rookie right-hander Jake Junis will be recalled today and start for the Royals against the A’s. Junis allowed one run over eight innings to beat the Mariners on August 6th in the second game of a doubleheader as the 26th man. Jharel Cotton will be the A’s starter.
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Another day, another killer street style moment from Selena Gomez. The pop star stepped out in the perfect chilly weather coat on Sunday, December 10, and the combination of denim and cozy shearling had us yearning for our own. The problem: the exact Free People jacket the “Wolves” singer was seen wearing is actually from 2012 and unavailable.
But fear not! We have found some chic toppers for you to shop so you can be comfortable, warm and oh-so stylish just like Gomez. Scroll through to see the styles starting at just $30!
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According to Radric Delantic Davis, aka “Gucci” the weather
will be dropping nation wide before Christmas, “Literally”. The newlywed made it
official for his latest project “‘EL GATO, THE HUMAN GLACIER’ to be released
on December 22nd. Mr. Davis also confirmed that he created 10 tracks in only two days
with collaboration producer Southside of 808 Mafia 808. More than likely we can possibly
get an average of 4 guaranteed club bangers on this new project.
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Djokovic recovers from slow start to begin year with win in Doha
Jan 2 (Reuters) - Defending champion Novak Djokovic made a sticky return to action before recovering from losing the opening four games to beat Germany's Jan-Lennard Struff at the Qatar Open on Monday.
Djokovic, who was deposed as world number one by Andy Murray at the back end of last year and split with coach Boris Becker, eventually snapped into his usual rhythm to win 7-6(1) 6-3.
The Serbian will play either Florian Mayer of Germany or Argentine Horacio Zeballos in the second round.
Murray, who lost a first-round doubles match with Mariusz Fyrstenberg on Monday, plays Frenchman Jeremy Chardy on Tuesday.
NEW DELHI: There will be no joint statement or communique after the informal summit between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping in China later this week, during which the two leaders will have a "strategic conversation" on larger and broader issues, sources said today.
"It will not be an issue-based discussion," a source said when asked if the contentious issues like India's NSG membership bid, China blocking designation of terrorist Masood Azhar at the UN will be raised during the meeting on April 27-28.
There will be no joint statement or communique after the informal summit, which will see the two leaders sharing their perspectives on national as well as international developments, the source added.
BEIJING, April 24 (APP):Defence Minister Engr. Khurram Dastgir attended the 15th Defense Ministers’ Meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Member States held here on Tuesday.
Chinese State Councilor and Minister of National Defence Wei Fenghe presided over the meeting.
The Defence ministers from the SCO member states including the defence ministers of China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and ambassador of India participated in the event, and the defence minister of Belarus attended as a special guest.
This is the first defence ministers’ meeting after the bloc was expanded for the first time to add India and Pakistan as full members last year.
WASHINGTON — Federal emergency officials approved California Gov. Jerry Brown’s requests to pay for winter storm damages and to support California’s unfolding response to the emergency at the crumbling Oroville Dam, the White House announced Tuesday “I want to thank FEMA for moving quickly to approve our requests,” Brown said, a day after expressing optimism that…
Over 500 people were sworn in as new U.S. citizens at the Seattle Center today.
From Angola to Zambia, more than 80 countries was represented at what is being called the largest daytime Independence Day observance in the Northwest.
Hundreds of people from the public joined the celebration as Federal Judge Richard C. Tallman presides over the ceremony in the shadow of the Space Needle.
A pre-ceremony performance by the Navy Band Northwest started the festivities. The formal program started with the presentation of colors by the Washington State Guard Color Guard and singing of the National Anthem by Maria Plancich Kesovija.
This is the 34th year of the annual event.
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It has been a little over a year since Samsung was forced to recall its Galaxy Note 7 phones due to the battery's pesky habit of bursting into flames or exploding. Now Apple's newest gadget, the iPhone 8, is looking like it might be acting up too, TechCrunch reports, writing that, as of Thursday, there are "at least six different reports in at least five countries of the iPhone 8 splitting along its seams" because of a swelling battery.
The bloated iPhones are showing "no sign of scorching or an explosion," Reuters writes, so at least there's that. On the other hand, the iPhone 8 starts at $699, which is a lot to pay for a phone that ends up looking like this:
The iPhone 8 only went on sale on Sept. 22, so the product is still in the initial stages of having any kinks ironed out. Apple hasn't released information about sales, either, so it's unclear how many customers risk discovering swollen batteries. The company said it is aware of the issue, and is looking into it. Jeva Lange
A Potaro miner was this afternoon remanded to prison on a charge of attempted murder, when he appeared before Chief Magistrate, Ann McLennnan at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court.
The accused, Shawn Fillicene, 43, of Ewang Creek, Potaro, Region Eight, was not required to plead to the indictable charge which stated that on February 11, 2017 at Ewang Back Dam, he unlawfully and maliciously wounded Manuel Dosantos with intent to murder him.
The Prosecution told the court that Dosantos was stabbed several times towards his neck and is still in a critical condition.
Fillicene is expected to appear at the Mahdia Magistrate’s Court on April, 18, 2017.
If you shop at Market Street, you can soon get your groceries delivered or pick it up curbside. It starts next week, on Friday, June 23, 2017.
You can place your order 24 hours a day, but delivery and pickup will be from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Your order will be selected and bagged by a personal shopper.
But there is a catch, you must have a rewards account to use this service. You can sign up on the Market Street website, then download the united market app to place your orders on the go. It's only available in Midland right now, but the service will come to Odessa soon.
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When a little boy suddenly stopped breathing in the middle of the night, his desperate parents made a frantic call to a friend and neighbor they credit with saving their son's life.
Now they're recognizing this dedicated first responder and team of heroes for their quick action.
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BLANHCESTER — Eighteen employees of Blanchester Local Schools were recently laid off, according to Superintendent Dean Lynch.
The Reduction In Force (R.I.F.) included 13 aides, two 3-hour cooks, one maintenance person, one teacher and a social worker.
“The reason for the reduction was financial,” Lynch told the News Journal. “The district had $300,000 in federal grants cut from its revenue, which was used to cover the cost of insurance for 16 employees.”
He said school district employees’ retirement and benefits from fiscal year 2018 to fiscal year 2019 are expected to increase by $537,000.
“Prior to the lay-off we reduced staff through attrition, decrease building budgets, limited the number of supplemental contracts, and switched copier and trash vendors,” Lynch added.
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MANASSAS, Va. (AP)  The National Park Service has reached agreement with a nonprofit veterans' organization allowing it take cremated remains left at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and bury them will full military honors.
A park service statement says the Missing in America Project will take possession of dozens of sets of cremains left at the memorial through the years and any future cremains left. They will be inurned in an in-ground vault at a cemetery in Manassas, Virginia, a capital suburb.
The Washington Post reported Wednesday the remains had been kept in a locked cabinet at the park service's large Museum Resource Center in Maryland. No date for the transfer or burial has been set.
Last year, the park service placed signs at the memorial asking people not to leave human remains.
A pilot for Southwest Airlines was busted Monday after entering an Albany airport with a loaded firearm in his carry-on bag, officials said.
The pilot was arrested on weapons charges when an X-ray machine at the airport’s security checkpoint spotted a .380-caliber handgun loaded with six bullets inside his bag, according to the Transportation Security Administration.
The pilot was taken into custody and charged with criminal possession of a weapon, the TSA said. His name was not released Monday.
The incident was the second time in recent weeks that the TSA has discover a loaded firearm in a passenger’s luggage at Albany International Airport.
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In a Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017 file photo, people opposed to the selling of The Berkshire Museum's art to fund an expansion and endowment, protest in front of museum in Pittsfield, Mass. A judge on Massachusetts’ highest court is stepping into a fight over the proposed sale of works of art by the cash-strapped museum. A hearing before a single justice of the Supreme Judicial Court is set for Tuesday, March 20, 2018 in Boston. The Berkshire Eagle via AP, File Gillian Jones
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Police in New Jersey say they had to coax a German shepherd on a busy interstate to leave a dead pit bull that it was found lying next to.
New Jersey state police said that troopers responded Thursday morning to a report of two dogs on the shoulder of Interstate 280 in Newark.
The troopers say the pit bull was dead when they arrived. They say the German shepherd didn’t want to leave its side, but they were able to coax it into a trooper’s car.
Authorities say neither dog was wearing a collar or any identification. The German shepherd was given to a dog rescue.
It wasn’t clear how the dog died. The case remains under investigation.
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Gomes is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cubs, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
Gomes will head to the bench for a breather after starting three straight games behind the dish, going 4-for-12 with a pair of RBI over that stretch. In his place, Roberto Perez will start at catcher and hit seventh.
The substation jacket for EnBW’s 497MW Hohe See offshore wind farm in the German North Sea has left Smulders' shipyard at Vlissingen in the Netherlands.
The structure is on its way to the construction site some 105km off the German coast and will be installed on Thursday or Friday, Smulders said.
Smulders is fabricating the Hohe See substation together with Cofely Fabricom and CG as part of the FICG consortium.
Smulders is responsible for the design and fabrication of the steel structures for both the topside and foundation, including piles.
Thialf is also expected to install the Hohe See topside in the summer.
Hohe See, which will feature 71 Siemens Gamesa 7.0-154 turbines, is scheduled to be fully commissioned in 2019.
The substation for the 112MW sister project Albatros, a Siemens offshore transformer module manufactured by Heerema, is due to go in next year.
It will be installed by GeoSea’s jack-up Innovation on a monopile foundation.
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A documentary about Biggie is in development. It’s called “Notorious B.I.G.: One More Chance” . . . and Biggie’s mom Voletta Wallace has not only signed off on it, she’s actually involved in the production.
She says, “It brings so much joy to my heart that my son’s music has made such an impact on the music community, and his stories have positively inspired so many young men and women over the years.”
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When Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak was young, he defined a successful life for himself — one that, despite its radical simplicity, has worked for almost 50 years.
"I thought out my philosophies when I was about 20 years old ... How do you do in life? ... How do you become a good person?" explains Wozniak, speaking at the at the Nordic Business Forum in Stockholm on January 24.
He continues, "It if I died and had all this wealth and yachts and all this stuff, would I be as happy as when I laugh? And I thought about pranks I played and jokes I had told and music I would hear that would make me smile, and I came up with my formula that life is about happiness."
Yes, a formula. Always the engineer.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Hudson Bay Capital Management LP :
* HUDSON BAY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LP‍ REPORTS A 9.99 PERCENT PASSIVE STAKE IN ALTIMMUNE, INC​ AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2017 - SEC FILING Source text for Eikon: [bit.ly/2nwUAiB] Further company coverage:
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Former Vernon middle school social studies teacher Zackery Bloom was placed on administrative leave in November while police were doing an investigation into the allegations of an improper relationship with a student. He put in his resignation this past December. Bloom then turned himself in on the charges.
A complaint was filed about an improper relationship with an eighteen-year-old girl. Police interviewed an 18-year-old female high school student who admitted having sex with Bloom a month before in a Vernon residence. Bloom also admitted to having sex with the student.
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SAN FRANCISCO Ride services company Lyft Inc has nearly completed a funding round of at least $500 million, valuing the company at $7.5 billion, according to a source close to the company.
San Francisco-based Lyft has been in fundraising mode for some time as it spends heavily to compete with its much bigger rival Uber Technologies Inc [UBER.UL]. The $7.5 billion valuation marks a sharp increase from the $5.5 billion valuation at Lyft's last financing more than a year ago.
Lyft had previously expected to command a valuation of between $6 billion and $7 billion in its newest funding round, but the source said the valuation had been revised upward.
(Reporting by Heather Somerville)
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 12 (APP)::
The UN General Assembly Monday passed a resolution, by consensus, on promoting interreligious and intercultural dialogue to advance a culture of peace and non-violence based on education, tolerance, dialogue and cooperation in the world.
Sponsored by Pakistan and the Philippines, the text reaffirmed the solemn commitment of all States to fulfill their obligations to promote universal respect for and protection of all human rights and fundamental freedoms, in accordance with the United Nations Charter and Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
G-man down. And for good reason. President Trump put it succinctly in a tweet yesterday:As the House Intelligence Committee has concluded, there was no collusion between Russia and the Trump Campaign. As many are now finding out, however, there was tremendous leaking, lying and corruption at the highest levels of the FBI, Justice & State, adding a #DrainTheSwamp for good measure.The president is right and Andrew McCabe finally ran out of luck Friday night when Attorney General Jeff Sessions gave him his walking papers.
Prince Harry’s brave honesty about his mental health should start a debate. Anxiety is rife. People are increasingly asked to work more for less money, while technology disorientates. Every age group is vulnerable. A recent survey of teachers found that 98 per cent had encountered a child with some form of anxiety. Predictably, teenagers have the toughest time, but nearly a fifth of those surveyed also said they had spotted mental health issues in children aged four to seven.
The solution does not automatically lie with the state. Superb charities are at hand – millions reach out to the Samaritans or Childline every year. Prince Harry has joined forces with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to set up Heads Together, which aims to correct the stigma surrounded mental health. And most people can turn to their friends and family.
Jose Rivera, 38, arrested after police say he shot and killed a man in Dos Palos on Sunday night. Happened near Oliver St. @ABC30 pic.twitter.com/oi69Jd3a5v — Nathalie Granda (@NathalieABC30) August 14, 2017
An arrest has been made following a deadly late-night shooting in Dos Palos.The shooting happened in a neighborhood on Oliver Street near Center Avenue around 10:30 p.m. on Sunday.Officials say a suspect, 38-year-old Jose Rivero of Dos Palos, was taken into custody around 7 a.m. on Monday. A weapon has been recovered, but motive for the attack is not known.
Start of Syria talks in Kazakh capital delayed one day
ASTANA, Feb 15 (Reuters) - Talks on the Syrian crisis involving Russia, Iran, and Turkey that were due to start in the Kazakh capital, Astana, on Wednesday have been delayed by one day, Kazakhstan's foreign ministry said without explaining the reason for the delay.
Syrian rebels cast doubt on Monday over whether they would attend the talks, accusing Russia of failing to get Damascus to comply fully with a ceasefire or take any confidence-building steps.
Kazakhstan, Moscow's close political ally, said last week the two-day talks, to which United Nations special envoy for Syria, Staffan de Mistura, had also been invited, would focus on consolidating the Syrian ceasefire.
Delegations of the Damascus government and the rebels attended the previous round of talks in Astana in January but refused to negotiate directly with each other or sign any documents.
When you go to your local BMW dealer to start choosing options for your new M2 Competition, one of those options will be the so-called Black Sticker Pack.
Ticking this option will allow the dealer to fit your hot little Bimmer with a graphics pack that gives it the boy-racer feel and in a good way.
A stripe across the bonnet is the main attraction but you also get vinyl on the rear haunches of the car both with ‘M2 Competition’ lettering on display.
The graphics pack also seems to add some of the same colour to the side skirts with a little touch on the bottom edges of the front bumper sides.
Talita's Southwest Café, one of those rare places that serves both burritos and Coney dogs, has opened in the Grandview Heights area. “You've got to change with the times,” said Frank Prince, whose family's business has a nearly half-century history in central Ohio, tracing its local roots to the Clintonville area.
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Nova Scotia's Serious Incident Response Team is investigating the death of Kobe Clarence Pink, 15, who was found dead on Cape Breton Sunday. "The young male may have been present at a gathering of youth on December 28, at a residence on Peck Street in Sydney Mines, where police were called in response to a complaint unrelated to the male," states a police release.
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Country Chevrolet raised $1800 to replace the flags burned by vandals that Borger Scout troop 507 had placed outside businesses for the Columbus Day Holiday. See more on this story in the Borger News-Herald Friday, February 2, 2018 edition.
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We grab #160 Jess Pettis from Prince George, BC for a talk as he gets set to race his first-ever Monster Energy Supercross tomorrow here in Oakland, California.
TAIPEI, April 5 Taiwan's financial regulator said on Wednesday that companies listed on the local stock exchange had reported forex losses of T$133.9 billion ($4.4 billion) in 2016, because of the Taiwan currency's strength against the U.S. dollar.
Some investors have been concerned the losses would continue to climb, given the Taiwan dollar has strengthened about 6 percent so far this year.
About T$122 billion of the currency losses was reported by insurers.
Taiwan's central bank, fearful of being labelled a currency manipulator by U.S. President Donald Trump, has pulled back on intervention to weaken the Taiwan dollar, making it Asia's second best-performing currency in 2017.
Officials of the Financial Supervisory Commission revealed the forex losses at a legislative session, without elaborating.
(Reporting by Faith Hung; Editing by Eric Meijer)
April 18 (Reuters) - U.S. drug distributor Cardinal Health Inc said on Tuesday it would buy medical device maker Medtronic Plc's medical supplies businesses for $6.1 billion in cash.
Cardinal Health is acquiring the patient care, deep vein thrombosis and nutritional insufficiency units from Medtronic.
The businesses encompass 23 product categories across multiple market settings, including brands such as Curity, Kendall, Dover, Argyle and Kangaroo.
Cardinal Health said it would finance the acquisition with cash and $4.5 billion in new debt. (Reporting by Akankshita Mukhopadhyay in Bengaluru; Editing by Sriraj Kalluvila)
WARREN, Ohio (WYTV) – Several hospitals in the Valley welcomed their first babies of the New Year on Sunday.
Little Kya Lee Miller was born to Cassidy Fleck and Kyle Miller at Saint Joe’s Hospital in Warren at 1:23 p.m. The baby girl weighed a healthy six pounds and 10 ounces and is 18 inches long.
Mom and baby are both doing well and excited for their new beginning in the new year.
“The fact that my water broke on New Years Eve, I was kind of in shock,” said new mom Cassidy Fleck. “Luckily we did have everything ready — like I said, the nursery was ready, we were ready for her whenever she wanted to make her arrival. A couple of lucky parents, I would say so.”
Three other baby boys were born at Saint Elizabeth’s in Boardman. And another was born at Salem Regional Medical Center.
All of the moms and babies are doing well and have quite the New Year’s story to tell for years to come.
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The hunt was on for Easter eggs at Hope Church over the weekend.
The church hosted is second Easter Extravaganza. Kids could play on bounce houses, rock climb and meet the Easter Bunny.
The main attraction was the Easter egg hunt, which the church had to do multiple times because there were so many kids. Pastor Jordan Poole said, jokingly, that it’s like the Hunger Games.
“Easter extravaganza, is just a tool that we can leverage to ultimately lead someone to Jesus, and it costs what it costs but its worth it.”
The church recently moved to its new location on Sullivan Road in Fort Valley.
The 20-year-old midfielder has emerged as one of Holland's brightest talents since making his debut last season. He's made 23 appearances for his club this term as the race to win the Eredivisie reaches a conclusion.
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According to German outlet Sport 1, scouts from Barcelona and Bayern Munich are keeping tabs on the youngster. It's claimed representatives watched Van de Beek in last week's Europa League win over Schalke.
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Playwright Lisa Kron is best known for writing the Tony Award-winning book and lyrics for the musical Fun Home, based on the work of graphic novelist Alison Bechdel about her difficult family relationships.
Her earlier play, Well, is based on her own difficult upbringing and her relationship with her semi-invalid mother.
Ensemble Theatre’s production of Well opens this week at its mainstage theater in Cleveland Heights. It runs through Sun 10/22 with performances Friday and Saturday @ 8pm and Sunday @ 2pm. Tickets are $12-$25.
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Baku. 7 December. REPORT.AZ/ Azerbaijan and Pakistan have reached an initial agreement on future cooperation. The expansion of cooperation in the field of agrarian research and establishment of links between agrarian universities are of particular importance.
Report informs, Azerbaijani Minister of Agriculture Heydar Asadov said.
Minister said that the cooperation between the two countries in the field of seed production is promising. Particularly, it is important to take advantage of the experience of Pakistan in the field of rice and cotton.
Asadov noted that cotton is in the center of attention in Azerbaijan and that up to 198,500 tons of cotton have been collected so far. The harvest will reach 200,000 tons as there are crops still remained in the fields.
The minister also underlined that discussions were held in the field of buffalo selection at the level of the Azerbaijan-Pakistan Joint Working Group.
Charlie Puth says his “short-lived” but “impactful” fling with Selena Gomez in 2016 really messed him up because he feels like she was into someone else. They hooked up when they recorded the song “We Don’t Talk Anymore” together.
He added, “… it really messed me up. I’m trying to put this the best way possible: It wasn’t like I was the only person on her mind. And I think I knew that going in — what I was getting myself into.”
Here’s the thing…if you ask sources close to Selena, they say the two never dated.
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WARSAW, Poland — A renowned Arabian horse breeding program in Poland has held a disappointing auction, selling fewer horses and raising less money than in the past, after a political purge of its managers by the country's conservative ruling party.
The yearly Pride of Poland auction at Janow Podlaski, in eastern Poland, was world-renowned, drawing horse breeders from around the world.
The 200-year-old program suffered a blow to its image in 2015 when the newly elected Law and Justice party fired the longtime managers and replaced them with party loyalists with little experience.
CHICAGO (CBS) — Chicago police want the public’s help in locating a 15-year-old last seen on Sunday July 1.
Winter Lemon is an African American teenager with brown eyes and brown hair, but is known to wear blond weaves.
She is five feet one inch tall and weighs 135 pounds.
Lemon was last seen in the vicinity of 2600 East 74th Street. She may be in the area of 75th and Ingleside.
She is also known to frequent the area of 18th and Harvard.
Anyone with information on the missing teen is asked to contact Area Central detectives at 312-747-8380.
The brokerage presently has a $16.00 price target on the stock. Zacks Investment Research's target price points to a potential downside of 9.40% from the stock's previous close.
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90% of the island is still without power, and just over half the the island has access to drinking water.
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Veterans were honored across the country last weekend, and in mille lacs they are continuing to honor a special group of veterans.
The Mille Lacs Indian Museum opened a new exhibit celebrating Native Americans that have served our country.
The Patriot Nations exhibit features many banners that document the Native Americans work in the armed forces, dating all the way back to the Revolutionary War.
This is a nationwide exhibit, but the museum also showed respect to Mille Lacs Band members by adding their names to the veteran honor wall.
The Patriot Nations exhibit will be open at the Mille Lacs Indian Museum until labor day.
To learn more about how Native American veterans are being honored in the United States hear from Kaitlin Thompson the Program Supervisor for the Mille Lacs Indian Museum.
Pierre Moscovici, the European Commissioner for finance, has jetted to Athens in a desperate effort to prevent another crisis that could end with Greece leaving the eurozone.
Greece's situation has reached boiling point after figures revealed its economy shrank another 0.4 per cent in the final quarter of last year.
It means in 2016 Greece managed growth of just 0.3 per cent, despite agreeing a bailout in 2015 that was supposed to put the country on track for recovery.
Europe's economic chief Mr Moscovici is now meeting with Greek prime minister Alexis Tsipras and finance minister Euclid Tsakalotos to discuss the country's bailout programme.
Ahead of the meeting, the commissioner wrote on Twitter: "The Greek people need to see a light at the end of the austerity tunnel. I am hopeful."
The YMCA of Northern BC is giving free teen summer memberships to youth aged 13 to 18.
According to the recently released 2018 ParticipACTION Report Care on Physical Activity for Children and Youth, only 35% five to 17-year-olds are reaching their recommended physical activity levels. Recommended activity levels are outlined in the Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guideline for Children and Youth.
Canadian children were given a D+ letter grade in overall physical activity.
The YMCA Teen Summer Membership is valid until August 31st. Teens can sign up at the Prince George Family YMCA with a parent or guardian and photo ID.
A burglary suspect was shot and killed by a resident in Long Beach early Monday, police said.Long Beach police were called to a report of a shooting in the 200 block of Artesia Boulevard at 5:16 a.m. Monday.They found a man who had been shot in the body. The Long Beach Fire Department brought the man to a local hospital, where he died from his injuries.Police talked to a man at the scene and determined that he had shot a burglary suspect. He had called police after the shooting and remained at the scene.Police are continuing to investigate.
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Friday night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South-southwest wind 8 to 10 mph.
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This work is a meditation on light, color, and shadow. As a woman in mid-life, my culture challenges me daily with sophisticated messages about the meaning of my aging, and older women's relevance. How do these messages change me? How do my own beliefs about aging affect how I live? By working with these messages as a sensory experience—not my lived experience—I can see through them. By turning them into metaphors, I can disarm them.
I intentionally shoot in unattractive environments. I deconstruct these scenes to let distractions pass by. I meditate. I see the surface as a path to its essence. As I dismantle my environment, or filter out the noise of my own ego—my own, internalized story of what it means to be a mature woman—I create space for something I find more real, more meaningful. And if the most mundane, forgettable places in our world can form a path to meaning, then perhaps redemption is possible anywhere.
Join the Paddle 4 the Cure fundraiser supporting the Canadian Cancer Society on August 27, 2017. Hosted by the Barrie Canoe & Kayak Club, this event offers a fantastic venue and beautiful views of the bay. Presented by Canada’s leading Paddleboard brand Blu Wave SUP, this family fundraiser includes a 5 km Paddle Parade where paddlers can flaunt their Pink during a social paddle around beautiful Kempenfelt Bay in Barrie, Ontario. Paddlers can join as an individual or as a team paddling together as a PINK FLOAT in the Parade.
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Fat Hoe Hates On Chance The Rapper After Grammy Awards
Fat Joe feels some kind of way after losing Best Rap Song to Chance The Rapper. The ‘All The Way Up’ MC took to his Instagram account just hours after the awards show to shade the Chicago artist in a petty post.
The Bronx rapper was first excited about the nomination:
SUPER BLESSED, THE GRAMMY FAMILY#plataoplomo A post shared by FAT JOE (@fatjoe) on Feb 12, 2017 at 6:19pm PST
… and mad as hell he didn’t win. The Terror Squad rapper fired shots at Chance The Rapper after losing the Grammy:
I hear you gotta sell it to snatch the Grammy! Whats the Chance of that lol congrats to the winners! Theres always next year 🙏🏽 Plata O Plomo season. This Friday!!! #plataoplomo A post shared by FAT JOE (@fatjoe) on Feb 13, 2017 at 1:22pm PST
Mad much?
Joe later got dragged for his haterific comments:
Hating doesn’t look good on you, Joey!
Hit the flip to see how Chance has been celebrating his awards next…
April 3 IGas Energy Plc:
* All resolutions passed at general meeting and bondholder meetings
* At bondholder meetings resolutions obtained 100 pct of votes in each of secured bonds and unsecured bonds
* As a result, restructuring of co's secured bonds, fundraising is expected to become effective at 8.00am, April 4, 2017 upon admission
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YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif. — Mother Nature is again putting on a show at California’s Yosemite National Park, where every February the setting sun draws a narrow sliver of light on a waterfall to make it glow like a cascade of molten lava.
The phenomenon known as “firefall” draws scores of photographers to a spot near Horsetail Fall, which flows down the granite face of the park’s famed rock formation, El Capitan.
Capturing the sight is a challenge. Horsetail Fall only flows in the winter or spring, when there is enough rain and snow. The sun lights up the fall for only about two minutes at dusk for a few days in February.
Some photographers have had success this year as pictures of the glowing falls are showing up on social media.
LONDON — After more than 150 years as Britain’s most famous timekeeper, London’s Big Ben bell fell silent Monday for four years of repair work that will keep it quiet...
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A happily married couple were treated to a redo of their wedding after 15 years so that Andrew the groom could finally see, using a pair of eSight electronic glasses, his beautiful bride walk down the aisle. Andrew, who was born with Stargardt disease had been steadily losing his vision due to macular degeneration and was legally blind at the time of the “first” wedding.
Did I fully appreciate everything on that wedding day with my eyesight or lack thereof? No, you can’t see the detail of the beauty of a veil or the details of someone’s face. …I can’t wait to watch you see the many details of our daily adventures of our family. We take our vision for granted. I call it the details of the day which is what oftentimes missing and lost and I’m really excited to to see.
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Lana is taking shots at Nattie Neidhart and she's brought along an accomplice to help her get the job done.
In this clip from Wednesday's all-new Total Divas, Lana lures Trinity Fatu into TP-ing Nattie's hotel room while on Nikki Bella's engagement party in Mexico.
"We are TP-ing Natties room," Lana told Trin. "You TP-ing Nattie's room. I'm not being an accomplice and an accessory," Trin shot back. But it didn't take long before Trin had a roll of toilet paper in her hands.
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered a criminal investigation into claims that former doctor Larry Nassar abused some of his victims at a Texas ranch that was the training ground for U.S. women's gymnastics.
Abbott ordered the Texas Rangers, the state's top criminal investigations unit, to look into the Karolyi Ranch. It hosted training camps for more than a decade until earlier this year. The Walker County Sheriff's Office is already investigating.
Several gymnasts have said Nassar abused them at the ranch.
Abbott called the allegations "gut-wrenching." He ordered the state investigation because the claims involve multiple jurisdictions and states.
Nassar was sentenced to 40 to 175 years in prison last week. More than 150 women and girls have said he had molested them under the guise of medical treatment.
DORTMUND, Germany, April 12 Teenager Kylian Mbappe scored twice to give AS Monaco a 3-2 win at Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday in a Champions League quarter-final first-leg match that was postponed following an attack on the home team's bus.
Mbappe gave Monaco a 19th-minute lead shortly after Fabinho had missed a penalty for the visitors, and they went further ahead when Dortmund defender Sven Bender headed into his own net after 35 minutes.
Ousmane Dembele pulled one back for Dortmund in the 57th minute but another defensive mistake allowed Mbappe to break away and grab a third goal for the Ligue 1 side. Shinji Kagawa gave the German side hope with a neat finish six minutes from time.
German media had questioned whether the game should have gone ahead so soon after Tuesday's attack in which three explosions went off as the Dortmund team bus travelled to the stadium, injuring their Spanish defender Marc Bartra.
(Writing by Brian Homewood in Berne, editing by Ed Osmond)
The chamber passed the bipartisan sanctions legislation 97-2. The measure has been attached to a bill imposing penalties on Iran that the Senate is currently debating and also has strong support.
Lawmakers are taking action against Russia in the absence of a forceful response from President Donald Trump. The president has sought to improve relations with Moscow and rejected the implication that Russian hacking of Democratic emails tipped the election his way.
But Trump’s secretary of state, Rex Tillerson, says he agrees with members of Congress who want Russia held accountable for its meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
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The Roger Mills County 4-H Illustrated Presentations and the Sew and Show contests were held February 9. Those in attendance were presented with a variety of presentations. Jake Hammer was the Junior Division Champion and he illustrated “How to Clean Pennies”. We also learned “How to Make a Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich” from Tack Hammer. Tack was named the Junior Division Champion. The Intermediate Champion, Tyler York, did his presentation on, “Let’s Make Butter”.
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City officials in the Southwest borough are asking residents for feedback on the construction of three new parks in Griffintown and Little Burgundy.
The three parks, which have yet to be named, will be located at:
St Thomas and Ottawa
Peel and Ottawa
Ann and Ottawa
The first consultation was held Wednesday night at the Ecole de Technologie Superieure.
Montreal Mayor Valerie Plante said the parks are part of an effort to “create an attractive and inclusive living environment for residents of the area.”
A public workshop to discuss the design of two of the parks will be held on March 21 while a third meeting to present sketches will take place in the spring.
KeKe Palmer linked up with Quavo for “Wind Up,” an on-the-fly collab between her and the Migos rapper.
On the song, Palmer drops in-your-face-flow: “Wind up / Tell them old bitches line up, line up / ‘Fore I put her in a grinder, grinder / All my boss bitches wind up, wind up,” she raps.
Today she drops the video which sees the 23-year-old rocking finger waves and performing hype choreography with a bevy of background dancers on stage.
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A majority of Turkish voters have said 'yes' to constitutional changes that give more powers to the president.
Turkey's president has declared victory in Sunday's referendum that grants the presidential office sweeping new powers.
Recep Tayyip Erdogan says it is a historic decision.
Unofficial results show 51.4 percent of voters chose to change the constitution.
But opposition groups say they will challenge the result in court and some foreign observers have said the referendum fell short of international standards.
So what does the vote mean for Turkey's future and its relations with the European Union?
Presenter: Laura Kyle
Guests:
Elif Esen - Director for Regional Studies at the Department of International Relations at the Office of the Presidency of the Republic of Turkey.
Ege Seckin - Turkey specialist at the political risk firm IHS Markit.
Mustafa Akyol - Senior fellow at Wellesley College's Freedom Project.
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DETROIT (AP) – General Motors is extending the normal two-week summer shutdown at two U.S. car factories because of slumping demand.
Union officials say the Lordstown, Ohio, plant near Cleveland and the Fairfax plant in Kansas City, Kansas, will close for as long as five weeks in June and July. The summer shutdown normally lasts two weeks.
Lordstown makes the Chevrolet Cruze compact while Fairfax builds the Chevrolet Malibu midsize car.
Cruze sales are up 36 percent due largely to fleet sales. Sales to individual buyers are down 3 percent. Malibu sales are down 30 percent through May.
Spokesman Jim Cain confirms that some car plants will see more down weeks but wouldn’t give specifics. He says GM is adjusting as the market shifts from cars to trucks and SUVs.
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Jaden Jones was named the Knox County winner in the 2017 Jim Claypool Conservation Writing Contest, while Dalton Mills was named the 2017 Art contest winner. This contest was produced as a partnership between Kentucky Farm Bureau and the Kentucky Association of Conservation Districts, and themed: “Water is Life.”
Students, grades K-12, from across the Commonwealth used the water theme to create 48,311 art and writing entries. Judges from the local conservation districts chose county winners, whose entries then moved on to the state-level competition. A distinguished panel of judges with diverse environmental backgrounds selected statewide winders in both writing and art categories on January 29, 2018. State, area and county winders received a check sponsored by the Kentucky Farm Bureau.
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Nine environmental groups are suing the U.S. government to prevent a land trade that could lead to construction of a road through a national wildlife refuge in Alaska.
The groups say a road through Izembek (EYE-zem-bek) National Wildlife Refuge on the Alaska Peninsula will harm internationally recognized habitat for migrating waterfowl.
The lawsuit says Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke lacks the authority to remove land from a refuge established by Congress. Zinke signed an agreement Jan. 22 to swap refuge land for private land.
A trade could lead to construction of a road between the communities of King Cove and Cold Bay.
King Cove residents say land access to an all-weather airport at Cold Bay will save lives of people needing emergency medical care.
Milton councillors have approved an early end to its contractual arrangement with its integrity commissioner and at the same time have agreed, in principle, to hire a new one that would serve the town and the rest of Halton Region.
The Town of Milton is parting ways with Robert Swayze just halfway through his five-year contract that began in January 2016 and was originally slated to end Dec. 31, 2020.
The role of an integrity commissioner, according to the Town of Milton website, is to act as “an independent key advisor to council on a range of important issues.”
The position is responsible for providing education and advice to members of council. It also receives, assesses and, where appropriate, investigates complaints made by council, a member of council, a member of a local board, a staff member or a member of the public, on an alleged breach of the Code of Conduct, and reports back to council with the findings and possible recommendations.
BRUSSELS—Europe’s top air-safety regulator issued the most explicit criticism yet of U.S. proposals to ban laptops from the cabins of more foreign airliners destined for American airports, even as officials in Washington indicated they may compromise by accepting less-sweeping security measures.
Highlighting the extent of European opposition to an expanded ban on taking large electronic devices in carry-on bags–a measure intended to combat possible terrorist threats–Patrick Ky, head of the European Aviation Safety Agency,...
Family received friends from 10 to 11 a.m., Monday, Feb. 13, at Parker-Millard Funeral Service in Columbia, Missouri, with funeral services following at 11 a.m. with Marty Edmiston officiating. Burial with graveside services will take place at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 14, at Columbia Cemetery.
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DUBLIN Ireland's annual inflation rate hit its highest level in almost four years in March when prices rose 0.7 percent both on a monthly and year-on-year basis, data from the Central Statistics Office showed on Thursday.
Consumer prices last rose at that pace in July 2013, while Ireland was still in an international bailout and before a sharp economic recovery took off. Inflation has since remained broadly flat in the European Union's fastest growing economy.
The Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP), which strips out mortgages, climbed 0.5 percent on the month and 0.3 percent on the year. The finance ministry forecast this week that HICP would grow by 0.6 percent in 2017 and 1.2 percent in 2018.
(Reporting by Padraic Halpin; editing by John Stonestreet)
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Sheffield Wednesday face a tricky clash at home to league leaders Wolves on Friday so training is more important than ever.
But, the players may face a rather chilly start to the week at their Middlewood Road training.
While Sheffield may have avoided the worst of the snow this week it seems that Owl's training pitches haven't survived the cold snap.
Wednesday striker Lucas Joao shared a video of the club's training centre pitches on Instagram - covered in snow.
With no more snow forecast this week for Sheffield, the pitches should improve pretty quickly.
But more freezing temperatures are predicted for the rest of the week so Joao and his teammates will be forced to wrap up warm.
In-form Wolves visit Hillsborough on Friday night, currently sitting top of the Championship table with 21 points more than Wednesday.
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President Donald Trump met with secretary of of veterans affairs nominee Ronny Jackson in the Oval Office Tuesday afternoon after making comments hinting that Jackson should exit the confirmation process, according to CNN.
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YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – A man is recovering from injuries after he crashed a rental car in Youngstown.
The accident happened just before 1 a.m. Monday.
According to police, the driver hit a large rock, a fence and narrowly missed a house on Loveland Road before the car caught fire.
Youngstown police say the driver was drunk and the Hertz rental car had been reported stolen because it wasn’t returned at the appropriate time.
The driver was taken to St. Elizabeth Hospital and is expected to recover. Police say he’ll be charged with OVI.
FREMONT (CBS SF) — Fremont police are asking for help locating a missing boy who was last seen early Monday evening.
Marco Gamboa, 14, was last seen on Carol Avenue in Fremont at 5 p.m.
Marco is described as Hispanic, 5 feet 5 inches tall and 130 pounds.
Police are asking anyone who sees Marco to call Fremont police.
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WWE is moving forward this fall by going back, with familiar stables and match types set to hopefully rejuvenate business during what has become a seasonal swoon in the fall, per a recent article I penned for Forbes.
From War Games to The Shield, WWE is beginning to rely on nostalgia almost as much as it has relied on real-life drama to promote its otherwise scripted storylines. Almost.
And with a classic WCW pay-per-view franchise set to debut in NXT, could this be part of an ongoing trend to gentrify WWE with WCW paraphernalia?
Despite recent tensions over North Korea’s nuclear and missile tests, life is actually quite normal for American military families living at Camp Humphreys in South Korea, the largest overseas U.S. Army installation in the world. VOA’s Brian Padden reports from Camp Humphreys that the increased threat of military conflict with North Korea has not altered the family friendly environment on this growing base, located just 100 kilometers from the heavily fortified inter-Korean border.
Freeport McMoRan (NYSE:FCX) says discussions with China Molybdenum on the latter's acquisition of its cobalt assets have been terminated without a deal.
China Moly had agreed last month to pay $2.65B for FCX's stake in the Tenke Fungurume mine in the southern Congolese copper belt, one of the world's largest deposits.
FCX says its cobalt business remains strong, with a long‐term cobalt supply agreement with Tenke Fungurume of more than 10 years, but does not say if it has been approached by other interested parties or whether it is in any other talks.
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I'M SO EGG-CITED: Three-year-old Grace Carroll, from Clane, Co Kildare, pictured during the Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt in Merrion Square in aid of Barnardo's. Photo: Frank McGrath Last year's Rising commemorations left a lasting cultural legacy, with the setting up of Creative Ireland and a five-year plan to encourage and support the arts and culture.
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PITTSBURG — Two Pittsburg State University associate professors have been placed on paid leave amid an investigation into the illegal recording of a nude or partially clothed person.
The Pittsburg Morning Sun reports that police say the two suspects were arrested last week and released on bond. One is suspected of felony breach of privacy, and the other of misdemeanor stalking.
Police said in a news release that a warrant says the victim was identifiable in a video, which was disseminated.
Provost Lynette Olson said in a news release that the university takes the allegations "very seriously" and is working with law enforcement. Olson says the two associate professors have been placed on paid leave pending the outcome of an investigation.
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A giant worm-like creature has been found living beneath the sea in the Philippines.
It's the first time live specimens have been found by scientists studying the creature.
The video shows the giant shipworm being removed from a long, tube-shaped shell, which is made of calcium carbonate.
In the toe-curling clip, a long, black and slimy creature slides out of the tube and onto the table where it is examined.
Although it is called a shipworm, the creature is actually related to clams and mussels.
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Police: Restaurant employee assaults man looking in window
BAYONNE, N.J. (AP) — Police in New Jersey say a restaurant employee holding a butcher's knife chased down and assaulted a man who looked inside the restaurant.
The 21-year-old Bayonne man is charged with aggravated assault and unlawful possession of a weapon. The Jersey Journal reports the 32-year-old victim was walking by the restaurant Planet Wings Tuesday when he peered into the restaurant window to look for a friend.
The restaurant worker ran outside, chased down the victim and punched him. Police say the man did not use the knife, and it's unclear if the men knew each other.
Police say the victim suffered minor injuries and refused medical attention.
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No singer embodied the sound of late-’00s R&Bmore than T-Pain, the gregarious, good-humored party animal who popularized themost divisive sound in music: Auto-Tune. Despite popular perception, T-Paincould sing just fine without the effect: For
, he delivered his hits “Buy U A Drank (ShawtySnappin’)” and “Up Down (Do This All Day)” al naturale, sans pitch correction,and rarely sounded better. T-Pain hasn’t released an album since hisdisappointing 2011 effort Revolver,but has continued lending his voice to other people’s tracks, appearing onrecent projects from Chance The Rapper, Bruno Mars, Chris Brown and manyothers.
Trojan junior Wes Shaw winds up for a meet-record shot put heave of 60 feet 11 3/4 inches at the state track meet in Wichita. Setting a new Class 2A record, Shaw's throw was best in all classes by nearly three feet or more.
Widespread reduction in federal regulatory constraints on trucking will offer supply chain managers more cost-effective freight hauling. In some areas those changes will come quickly, others will take more time, and in still others—particularly at the state and local level—favorable change may never materialize. Federal rulemaking over the last eight years under the Obama Administration far exceeded anything seen under previous Presidents. President Trump has taken immediate ...
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WASHINGTON A U.S. service member died of wounds caused by an explosive device outside the northern Iraqi city of Mosul on Saturday, the U.S.-led military coalition said.
A statement from Operation Inherent Resolve gave no other details.
U.S.-backed forces have been fighting to retake the Islamic State strongholds of Mosul.
News of the U.S. casualty came as U.S. President Donald Trump marked his first 100 days in office. During last year's presidential election campaign, Trump vowed to give priority to destroying Islamic State, which operates mostly in Syria and Iraq.
(Reporting by David Brunnstrom; Editing by Sandra Maler)
RAGBRAI XLV will be starting in Orange City on Saturday, July 22 and to help participants prepare, Orange City RAGBRAI is launching a website.
Orange City is the starting overnight host community.
Organizers said the site includes a new navigation bar and page buttons for riders, support crews, vendors, and community members to access key information.
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ORLANDO, Fla. (WFLA) – A Riverview man is behind bars after police say he threatened to kidnap pop singer Lana Del Rey at her concert in Orlando Friday.
Shortly after 8 p.m. Friday, police located 43-year-old Michael Shawn Hunt a couple hundred feet from the Amway Center, where the singer, whose real name is Elizabeth Woolridge Grant, was set to perform and took him into custody. Police said he was in possession of concert tickets and a knife.
Police said they received a tip from a caller who said Hunt shared posts on social media “cryptic and threatening” in nature toward Grant. In the posts, Hunt professed his love for the singer and his intent to be with her.
“I want to see my queen on Friday and from that day forward our decisions will be as one,” Hunt wrote on Jan. 30.
Stay on WFLA.com for updates on this developing story.
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A 20-year old man has been arrested and is facing sexual exploitation of a child charges in Colorado Springs.
Police said 20-year old Brandon James Slusher was arrested Friday night on a warrant by the Colorado Springs Police Department's Crimes Against Children's Unit.
The FBI received information that identified Slusher as a suspect in downloading sexually exploitative material, according to CSPD. Police executed a search warrant at his home in the 5400 block of N Nevada Ave.
Police said several electronic items were taken where sexually exploitative material of children was found.
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Pipelines run toward oil storage tanks stand at the Enbridge Inc. Cushing storage terminal in Cushing, Okla., in this file photo. Pipelines run toward oil storage tanks stand at the Enbridge Inc. Cushing storage terminal in Cushing, Okla., in this file photo.
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Image copyright Network Rail Image caption Splott Bridge is being rebuilt to allow the electrification of the railway line between Bristol Parkway and Cardiff Central
A Cardiff bridge will be shut for three weeks as part of the works to demolish it ahead of the electrification to the main south Wales railway line.
Splott Road bridge will be shut in both directions to traffic from Sunday to 27 February.
Pedestrians will still be able to use the bridge apart from limited periods when minibus transport will be put on.
Some rail services between Cardiff and Newport will be reduced during February as a result.
Passengers travelling between the two cities are advised to check before they travel during - and a rail replacement bus service will run on 17, 18 and 25 February.
The demolition work is part of Network Rail's upgrade plan to prepare the line for the overhead wires and posts that will power trains running on electricity between south Wales and London.
Here in Southwest Georgia the American Red Cross has been working the last couple of days to prepare for the storm.
DALLAS (AP) — The Dallas Stars formed a line next to players from the Vegas Golden Knights to honor victims of last weekend’s mass shooting before the debut of the first major pro sports franchise in Las Vegas.
After Dallas introductions marking the 25th season since the NHL came to Texas, the Stars players skated from their blue line to the Vegas blue line so that both sets of players were together for pregame remembrances Friday night.
The Stars first honored a staff member who died in a car wreck during the offseason before paying tribute to play-by-play announcer Dave Strader, who died of bile duct cancer at 62 the same day of the Vegas shooting that killed 58 people.
There was were brief moments of silence for each, and the video board read “Viva Las Vegas” as the public address announcer said, “Dallas stands with Vegas and those affected by the horrifying tragedy.”
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In high school boys basketball action Monday night, Deyshawn Tengbeh scoring 18 points to help lead East Providence past Juanita Sanchez in nonleague play, 64-55.
In a cross-state matchup & season opener for the Warriors, Seekonk runs past Mount St. Charles, 60-25. Mitch Blanchard scoring 16 points for the home team in the victory.
A local veteran and a Southington Cub Scout pay tribute to Southington soldiers that died serving the country during Memorial Day ceremonies at the monument on the town green. On Monday, residents honored soldiers in services at local cemeteries and after a parade in the center of town.
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Information update on the Kelley ESPG closure: The Enhanced Security Pedestrian Gate, or ESPG, located on the back side of Kelley Barracks, will now be open – for pedestrians only – Feb. 15-17 from 6:30-8 a.m. and will close Feb. 18 until further notice in order to have the system relocated and operational in its new location.
Brian Marino hasn’t fought since November 2010. Tonight, he’ll experience a fight once again.
Marino (5-1) is set to meet Jerome Mickle (2-3) tonight at CES MMA 48. The show takes place at Twin River Casino in Lincoln, R.I., and the main card will air live on AXS TV.
Marino told AXS TV Fights’ Phoenix Carnevale that returning to the sport he had such a promising start in back in 2009 and 2010 effectively saved his life after returning from two tours of duty in Afghanistan and finding himself dealing with drug addiction.
Check out Marino’s story in his own words in the video above.
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Can’t get enough of the fidget spinners? Well, now you can make one right in the comfort of your own home. AND it’s edible!
The fine folks at Tasty have created a working fidget spinner cookie recipe! That’s right, it even spins.
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Kensington Palace says the Duchess of Cambridge has been admitted to a hospital in the "early stages of labor"
A French tourist was attacked by a crocodile as she tried to take a selfie with the animal at a park in Thailand.
The woman, in her 40s, suffered a severe wound to her leg in the incident on Sunday in Khao Yai, a popular national park filled with dense jungle hiking trails and waterfalls three hours north of Bangkok.
She had been squatting next to the animal, posing for a picture, but she reportedly fell over and the crocodile snapped.
A park official, who did not wish to be named, told the AFP news agency: "She wanted to take selfie with the crocodile who was lying down near a stream.
"It was startled and bit her on her on the leg."
The official said two crocodiles had made their home on that particular section of the park for years with warning signs laid out.
"I guess that she wanted to see it for real," he added.
The victim was taken to hospital for treatment and is expected to recover.
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National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage (Lok Virsa) has postponed a popular ten-day annual folk festival of capital city “Lok Mela”. In this regard, Lok Virsa management issued an announcement through social media that now Lok Virsa is planning to organize ten-day annual Lok Mela 2018 in the autumn season this year.
The ten-day Lok Mela was being organized annually in the month of April to entertain the people of federal capital. But after this announcement, a number artists and artisans expressed displeasure over the delay of the popular folk festival. According to Lok Virsa, announcement of new dates of Lok Mela 2018 would be made soon through a press release.
Laila Jatti, an artist said that it should be on time and month of April spring season, adding that it was the only mega event of capital city which attract thousands of people and hundreds of artists from across the country.—APP
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Holland (3-6) allowed four runs on eight hits and two walks through five innings and didn't strike out a batter but still managed to come away with the win Wednesday against Colorado.
Things could have been much worse for Holland, who calmed down after allowing a three-run home run to Nolan Arenado in the first inning. Still, Holland wasn't missing bats at all, as he induced just two swinging strikes in 76 pitches and failed to strike out a batter for the first time all season. Holland has been able to eat innings for the Giants, as he has lasted at least five innings in every start this May, but with a 4.94 ERA and a mediocre 48:24 K:BB over 58.1 innings of work, Holland's fantasy relevance is minimal. His next turn comes Tuesday against the Diamondbacks.
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PUEBLO, Colo. — Authorities are asking for your help finding a suspect who reportedly assaulted a man, leaving him in critical condition.
The incident happened Friday, June 9.
According to authorities, the victim, a 62-year-old man, got into a disagreement with the suspect over a car in the 2700 block of Sprague Avenue near S. Lacey Street.
Police say the victim was last known to be intensive care with a head injury.
The suspect has been identified as 28-year-old Jesus Lopez. There is a warrant for his arrest for the charge of second degree assault.
If you have any information, you are urged to submit a tip to Pueblo Crime Stoppers at 719-542-7867.
Rumor the German shepherd has become America’s top dog.
Cheered loudly all around the ring by a packed crowd at Madison Square Garden, Rumor was picked as best in show at the Westminster Kennel Club on Tuesday night.
Rumor became just the second German shepherd to win the nation’s most prestigious pooch parade, joining the fittingly named Manhattan in 1987. Rumor retired after a near-miss at Westminster last year, but she returned a month ago to give it another try.
The 5-year-old Rumor is named for the Adele hit song “Rumor Has It.” This was the 104th career win for Rumor, and handler and co-owner Kent Boyles said earlier in the day that this would definitely, for real, be her last major show.
There were nearly 2,800 dogs entered in the 141st Westminster canine competition, spread across the 202 eligible breeds and varieties.
Rumor beat out a Norwegian elkhound, a Pekingese, a miniature poodle, an Irish setter, a boxer and a Norwich terrier in the final ring.
The Iowa State Patrol says a motorist didn't see 48-year-old Barbarella Moore, who was preparing to flag vehicles while another worker cut concrete. Moore was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Former Columbus Police Officer Canyon Boykin says a wrongful death suit filed against him by the man claiming to be Ricky Ball’s father should be tossed.
Ricky Martin says he is entitled to compensation because Boykin shot Ball to death. In the motion to dismiss, Boykin says Martin has not provided any paternity tests or other evidence he is actually Ball’s father. Boykin’s lawyers attached a copy of Ball’s birth certificate which does not list a father. Boykin also cites claims made in a separate civil suit that say Ball has a daughter. If that is the case, That daughter and not Martin would be the next of kin beneficiary of any civil suit.
June 15 (Reuters) - Premier League clubs Manchester City and West Ham United will conclude their pre-season preparations with a friendly against each other in Iceland on Aug. 4.
The match will take place at the Laugardalsvollur Stadium in Reykjavik and offers City manager Pep Guardiola and his West Ham counterpart Slaven Bilic a chance to fine tune their squads before the new season begins, eight days later.
"This match will be a fantastic occasion, and we'll be looking to put on a great show for our supporters. City and West Ham played out some brilliant matches last season, and this game will be no different... " City manager Guardiola told the club's website. (www.mancity.com)
West Ham defender Pablo Zabaleta, who left City after nine seasons at the end of the last campaign, could face his former club for the first time. (Reporting by Aditi Prakash in Bengaluru)
Rawalpindi
In connection with Kashmir Solidarity Day, a weeklong photographic exhibition began at the Rawalpindi Arts Council (RAC) to highlight the Indian brutalities and human rights abuses in IOK.
While Inaugurating the Exhibition, Member National Assembly (MNA), Tahira Aurangzeb said Kashmir was the un- finished agenda of the partition, and the world community should play its role in ending human rights violations and forcing India to implement the United Nations resolution that gives Kashmiris the right to self-determination.
Over 100 pictures showcasing human rights violations after the brutal killing of Burhan Wani were exhibited on the occasion.
RAC Director Waqar Ahmed said the exhibition is part of an awareness campaign about the brutal actions of Indian forces against innocent Kashmiris who want their right to self-determination.
He said the Council has arranged a number of events to observe Kashmir Solidarity Day, including theatrical performances by schoolchildren to highlight the issue.—APP
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Two people were taken to a hospital after an apartment fire broke out in a Mesa apartment Monday night, fire official said.
One apartment was damaged in the fire in the 900 block of West Broadway Road, and several others were exposed to smoke, the Mesa Fire and Medical Department said.
Two residents suffering from smoke inhalation were taken to a hospital. One of them also was being treated for minor burns and cuts, fire officials said.
Their conditions were not immediately known.
Two police officers also were assessed at the scene for exposure to smoke, but did not need to go to the hospital, officials said.
The cause of the fire was under investigation Monday night.
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"ROTC helped me discover that I wanted to be an NCO," said Spc. Chevele Crawford as she spoke to why she joined the Army, Crawford is a human resources specialist with the 316th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), a Army Reserve unit from Coraopolis, Pa."My ROTC NCOs' developed my interest in the Army and I wanted to follow in their footsteps," Crawford added. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Christopher Bigelow)
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It’s good to be Diddy. Despite not having released a solo project since 2015’s MMM, the Hip Hop mogul was named 2017’s highest-paid musician by Forbes.
Puff Daddy pulled in a whopping $130 million pretax this year, a career-best mark for the powerful executive. To calculate this, Forbes evaluated pretax income from June 1, 2016 through June 1, 2017. The publication used data from Nielsen SoundScan, the RIAA, Pollstar and industry insiders.
Forbes attributes Diddy’s massive earnings to a variety of income sources, including the Bad Boy’s reunion tour and his Ciroc vodka deal.
Diddy also got a major influx of capital by selling a third of his Sean John clothing line. That sale alone earned him an estimated $70 million.
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RANDOLPH, MA (WHDH) - Police are searching for a man wanted in connection with a shooting at an apartment complex in Randolph.
Investigators released a picture of Romaine Sanchez.
They say he shot a man in the face and neck during an altercation at the complex last Tuesday.
Prior to that, police say the 19-year-old hit another man with a gun over a dispute over stolen property.
The shooting victim was seriously injured but is expected to be okay.
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The appearance of planet Venus in the clear night skies caused a stir on Merseyside.
Stargazers shared pictures on social media of the planetary light show, with a crescent moon joining in.
For a lucky few, Mars was also visible.
Among those tweeting about the phenomenon were Professor Brian Cox, who said: “A few people have asked me what the bright planet is below the moon tonight. It’s Venus. Very beautiful.”
Venus is the second planet from the sun and is the second brightest object in the night sky after the moon.
It is the second largest terrestrial planet and the surface of it is obscured by thick sulphuric acid clouds.
It has the longest rotation period (243 days) of any planet in the Solar System and rotates in the opposite direction to most other planets.
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A WHISKY tasting evening will be taking place in Gosport tonight.
From 7.30pm-9pm, Gosport Discovery Centre in the high street will be holding an evening of whisky tasting.
Whisky expert David Taylor will be presenting a number of fine Scottish malt whiskies for people to try throughout the evening.
To book a place at the event, people can call (023) 9252 3463.
People should be warned that places are limited.
Tickets cost £15 per person.
Gateway Community and Technical College officially installed Dr. Fernando Figueroa as its president. A crowd of faculty, staff, students, college and community leaders, and local, state and federal officials attended the October installation at Receptions Erlanger.
GCTC is Northern Kentucky’s only public two-year comprehensive community and technical college. It has an enrollment of nearly 5,000 and offers associate’s degrees, diplomas and certificates in 30 subject areas.
Part of highway shut down due to stuck drawbridge
BOSTON (AP) — Ramps of a Massachusetts highway are shut down as a drawbridge that runs across the highway remains stuck.
Massachusetts State Police say the northbound and southbound ramps of Interstate 93 in the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston are closed until further notice.
The drawbridge crossing the Neponset River is stuck open. Police say motorists should expect heavy delays in the area and seek alternative routes. No further information is available about why the bridge is stuck.
The 187-foot-long bridge, built in 1959, was closed for repairs in late April. A 2015 structural evaluation of the bridge found it to be in high priority of replacement.
Timmy Jernigan returned to the practice field Friday for the Philadelphia Eagles.
The defensive tackle was listed as a full participant in practice after missing the last two practice sessions because of illness. Jernigan is expected to play in Sunday's showdown against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII.
Multiple Eagles players and coach Doug Pederson have been dealing with illnesses this week as they weather the sub-zero temperatures in Minneapolis. Despite their battle with a locker room bug, every player fully participated in Friday's practice.
Every player on the Patriots also fully participated in practice.
Fans will also get to see Brontis Jodorowsky as alchemist Nicolas Flamel, a character first mentioned in Rowling's debut novel, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. Addtionally, Derek Riddell has been cast as Torquil Travers and Poppy Corby-Tuech has been cast as Rosier; their characters' surnames belong to Death Eaters who served Voldemort in the Harry Potter series.
In April, Jude Law joined the ensemble as Albus Dumbledore.
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× House destroyed after 2-alarm fire in Seymour
SEYMOUR — Fire crews responded to a 2-alarm fire at a home on Bungay Road.
The fire broke out around 10:30 p.m. Sunday. When crews arrived, they found three residents already had evacuated the building with a heavy fire on the main level of the building. Crews had issues establishing a water source since this part of the town did not have a fire hydrant.
Mutual aid was called in from surrounding towns including Beacon Falls, Oxford, Ansonia, Bethany to fight the blaze. Crews had to fight the fire from the outside since a floor gave way inside.
No injuries were reported from the fire thanks to smoke alarms in the residence.
Crews are still on scene for an overhaul, and an excavator has been brought in.
Early signs are good for Rafael Nadal but the former world No.1 faces a tough Australian Open fitness test at this week's Brisbane International. Nadal, 30, made a triumphant return from the wrist injury that had sidelined him since October, winning the Mubadala World Tennis Championship exhibition event at Abu Dhabi on New Year's Eve.
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As firefighters battled several blazes in northeastern Attica and on the Ionian island of Zakynthos on Monday, the government clashed with the political opposition over the response to the fires.
In a statement, the main conservative New Democracy accused the government of failing to take swift and decisive action while PASOK compared Public Order Minister Nikos Toskas to the clueless Police Inspector Clouseau character played by Peter Sellers.
The opposition parties were responding to suggestions by ministry sources that the fires were the result of "an arson campaign across the country."
ND referred to "an attempt to distract public opinion" and challenged Toskas to present evidence of a concerted attempt to destabilize the country by arsonists.
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NORWALK - Norwalk police say a Monroe man faces charges this morning after he broke into his own motel room and damaged some of the room's furnishings.
Police tell News 12 it happened early Sunday morning at the Econo Lodge.
They say the motel's manager thought David Demedico was drunk and refused to give him an additional key to his room.
As a result, Demedico is accused of breaking the room's window to get back in and destroying three lamps.
Polling in Uttarakhand went on at a brisk pace on Wednesday with around 53 per cent of the electorate exercising their franchise by 3 pm, officials said.
Haridwar led the rest of the districts recording the highest polling percentage of 62, followed by Uttarkashi and Udhamsingh Nagar which recorded a 60-per cent voter turnout each at 3 pm, the state election office said here.
Chief minister Harish Rawat is contesting from two seats -- Haridwar (Rural) and Kichha in Udhamsingh Nagar district.
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North Little Rock detectives are investigating a shooting that left a Missouri man dead outside a motel early Tuesday morning. Police arrived at the Super 8 Motel at 3925 McCain Park Drive around 3:30 a.m. after receiving a call about shots being fired in the area, spokesman Sgt.
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The first Saturday in February will start off with a mix of sun and clouds with more clouds for the afternoon. A storm system will pass towards our south and east. Western Arkansas and Eastern Oklahoma should remain mostly dry, with a better chance of rain towards Little Rock. Otherwise, temperatures should stay close to average in the low 50s.
Lunch Time: Partly cloudy
Dinner Time: Mostly cloudy to completely cloudy
99% of folks should stay dry today! There is a SLIGHT chance for a sprinkle east of Fort Smith. Can't quite rule it out completely. The showers will be extremely isolated but may sprinkle on a windshield here and there.
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Wine clubs for those who actually care about wine
Over the past three years, a wave of sommelier-curated wine clubs has emerged. Viticole Wine, SommSelect, and Weekly Tasting all feature personal selections from Master Sommeliers — to overwhelming success. SommSelect has over 2000 regular members, and Viticole’s popularity necessitates a wait list. Source, VinePair
BEIRUT (AP) — Syrian President Bashar Assad is threatening to attack a region held by U.S.-backed Kurdish fighters in northeastern Syria if talks fail to bring the area back under Damascus' authority.
Assad said in an interview with Russia Today television which aired on Thursday that the U.S. troops, who operate air bases and outposts in the Kurdish-administered region, will have to leave country.
He says he has opened the door to negotiations with the Kurdish-run administration while also preparing to "liberate by force."
Forces loyal to Assad, who is backed by Russia and Iran, and the Syrian Kurds have clashed sporadically over the eastern oil province of Deir el-Zour. They led rival fronts against Islamic State militants last year, and they maintain a protracted front against each other along the Euphrates River.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Shenzhen Sunwin Intelligent Co Ltd
* Says its consortium signs agreement on parking lot construction project with investment of 500.2 million yuan ($75.01 million)
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PORTLAND, Ore. — D’Marques Tyson made six 3-pointers and scored 22 points, and Marcus Shaver Jr. sank the winning free throws with two seconds left as Portland edged Loyola Marymount 68-66 on Saturday.
LMU’s Steven Haney tied the game with two free throws with 13 seconds left before Shaver was fouled at the rim. James Batemon got a decent look at a 3-point try but was too strong.
Tyson made five 3-pointers and scored 17 points in the first half when Portland took a 37-27 lead. LMU led 43-40 on a Haney 3-pointer with 14:34 left and neither team led by more than four thereafter.
Franklin Porter added 12 points for the Pilots (10-15, 4-8 West Coast Conference), winners of four of their last six, the two losses against nationally ranked Saint Mary’s and Gonzaga.
Jeffery McClendon scored 15 points, Haney 13, Batemon 11 and Eli Scott 10 for the Lions (7-16, 2-10).
Feb 13 Highwoods Properties Inc
* Highwoods prices $300 million of 3.875% notes due 2027
* Highwoods Properties Inc - Has priced a $300 million offering of 3.875% unsecured notes under its existing shelf registration statement
* Highwoods Properties Inc - Notes are due March 1, 2027 and were priced to yield 4.038% Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Clemens completed just four of 10 passes for 100 yards, one touchdown and two interception during Sunday's preseason loss to the Seahawks.
Clemens struggled mightily with the second unit, throwing two interceptions due to tipped passes, and another on a botched handoff. The 33-year-old has been QB Philip Rivers' backup for the last three seasons, but he could face his biggest competition for the job in the form of second-year player Cardale Jones, who also struggled during an abbreviated stint in the fourth quarter.
× Authorities: Brother of Parkland shooting suspect arrested at school
PARKLAND, Fla. (AP) _ Authorities say the brother of the teen charged with killing 17 people at a Florida school has been arrested for trespassing at the same school.
A Broward Sheriff’s Office report says 18-year-old Zachary Cruz was arrested Monday afternoon at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School and charged with trespassing.
The report says the teen was found riding his skateboard at the school though he had received prior warnings from school officials to stay away from the campus. The report adds that Zachary Cruz told the arresting deputy that he was there to “reflect on the school shooting and to soak it in.”
His 19-year-old brother, Nikolas Cruz, faces 17 first-degree murder charges in connection with the Feb. 14 shooting.
Jail records didn’t immediately list an attorney for Zachary Cruz.
Unknown vandals on Saturday afternoon hurled paint on the home of veteran composer Mikis Theodorakis who is to be the main speaker at Sunday's "Macedonia" protest rally in Athens.
According to police, the assailants used red paint to deface the entrance to the house in the capital's Acropolis neighborhood and spray-painted threatening messages on the walls.
"Your story started in the mountain and will end in the national mire of Syntagma Square," one message said.
Η ταυτότητα και ο αριθμός των δραστών δεν έχει γίνει ακόμη γνωστός, ενώ στο σημείο μεταβαίνει η αστυνομία. Μέχρι στιγμής δεν έχει γίνει κάποια προσαγωγή.
Some things are better with water...like moisturizing your skin and singing in the shower!These fans got the surprise of a lifetime when country music star Sara Evans joined them for a singalong inside the Wet Skin Moisturizer Shower Karaoke experience with Jergens and Curél inside Fan Fair X at the CMA Music Festival in Nashville.Evans posed for pictures and signed autographs for the unsuspecting fans in a moment they surely won't forget.
GloZell meets up with Azmarie "Chicken" Livingston, Tehran Von Ghasri, and Nzinga Blake to talk about season 4 episode 9 of EMPIRE.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Anthera Pharmaceuticals Inc
* Anthera Pharmaceuticals announces result phase 3 clinical study of Sollpura will be included in the European cystic fibrosis clinical trial network
* Says ‍topline data are expected at end of 2017 to early 2018, depending on speed of patient enrollment​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The 17th Street Lighting Project is the result of the combined effort of the City of Cheyenne, the Downtown Development Authority/Main Street, AVI Engineering, Reiman Corp. Pole Mountain Electric, and the Laramie County Voters. The new lights start at Warren Ave and end at Carey Ave. The project encourages the revitalization of downtown Cheyenne which is a benefit for all residents of the City of Cheyenne and Laramie County.
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - Lxrandco Inc:
* LXRANDCO INC - ‍REPORTED NET REVENUE FOR MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2017 OF $6.2 MILLION, AN 88% INCREASE FROM $3.3 MILLION FOR MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2016​
* LXRANDCO INC - ‍SIGNED PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT WITH SPECIALTY RETAILER OF BRANDED FOOTWEAR AND ACCESSORIES​
* LXRANDCO INC - “HOLIDAY SEASON IS OUR BUSIEST PERIOD OF YEAR AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTRIBUTE TO A PROFITABLE Q4 OF 2017 ON AN ADJUSTED EBITDA BASIS​” Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
WASHINGTON, April 24 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump’s physician Ronny Jackson will not withdraw as the nominee to head the Veterans Affairs department and will fight allegations about his conduct that surfaced ahead of a Senate confirmation hearing, a White House official said on Tuesday.
Jackson met with Trump on Tuesday after the president said he was leaving the decision up to the physician. The White House is now preparing a defense, feeling that Jackson - well liked by administration figures from both parties - was being railroaded.
“We’re pushing back,” the official said, speaking on condition of anonymity. (Reporting by Steve Holland and Roberta Rampton Editing by James Dalgleish)
Saskatoon police say a woman was with an infant when she was robbed at a busy shopping centre.
Officers were called to the robbery in the 200-block of Confederation Drive at roughly 7:15 p.m. CT on July 3.
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The woman told police a man had followed her out of a business to her vehicle and then threw an open can of liquor at her.
The man stole her wallet and keys before fleeing on a bicycle, according to police.
READ MORE: Man arrested after caught riding stolen bike on Saskatoon sidewalk
The woman and infant were not injured in the robbery.
A police dog unit located the 37-year-old man in the 10-block of Maxwell Crescent. He was taken into custody.
He is facing a charge of robbery.
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It’s a testament tohow much Ben Folds has accomplished over the last 15 years that he’s no longercompletely synonymous with Ben Folds Five, the piano-rock trio with which hescored his biggest hit, the 1997 weeper “Brick.” That band reunited in 2011 fora good-enough new album (The Sound of theLife of the Mind) and a couple year’s worth of tours, but Folds has keptplenty busy outside the group, releasing nearly a dozen albums and EPs, some astrue solo efforts, others in concert with collaborators like William Shatner, authorNick Hornby, the chamber-pop ensemble yMusic, and fellow songwriters BenKweller and Ben Lee (as The Bens, obviously). That’s on top of his soundtrackwork for kids movies like Over the Hedgeand Hoodwinked!, and his four-yearstint as a judge on NBC’s hit a cappella reality show “The Sing-Off.” So theguy’s kept busy, yet for all his wanderlust, he always returns to a simple solosetup, just a guy and a piano, which is how he’ll perform at this show.
Wellington County OPP are seeking the public’s assistance after a driver approached a girl in Fergus.
At approximately 3:25 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 3, an 11-year-old girl got off her school bus and proceeded to walk down Ferrier Street. It was at this time that a vehicle approached from the west. The driver of the vehicle crossed over the centre line and pulled alongside the girl, when he asked if she wanted a ride home. The girl declined.
When the girl got home, she told her mother what happened, who then called the OPP.
The driver is described as a white male, approximately 65 years old with a baldish head and white hair cut short around the ears. He had a normal build with a grey beard and moustache a few inches in length. He had a deep voice and was wearing a baggy T-shirt.
Car slams into Cape Coral garage, driver arrested for DUI
A Cape Coral man crashed his vehicle into a home on the 100 block of Eldorado Parkway West Sunday morning, the Cape Coral Police Department said.
The driver Jeffrey Simpson, 39, had a blood-alcohol level of .15 when the crash took place around 6:45 a.m., deputies said.
Simpson was speeding on Eldorado Parkway and was forced to drive into a driveway when the road ended. The collision damaged a parked car outside of the structure and the garage, deputies said. The impact from the crash also caused a large tool chest to fall onto and damage an antique Corvette being stored inside.
Simpson then attempted to leave the crash scene before getting his car stuck.
Simpson was arrested for three counts of DUI with property damage, hit and run and DUI with BAC over .15.
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Columbus Blue Jackets' Pierre-Luc Dubois, left, celebrates his goal against the New York Islanders during the second period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Oct. 6, 2017, in Columbus, Ohio. Jay LaPrete AP Photo
JACKSON, MI - One man has drowned and another man is missing after separate incidents on different lakes in Jackson County.
Shortly after 9 p.m. Tuesday, July 3, a 42-year-old man went under the water at Vandercook Lake. The man was found about 90 minutes later after other people at the lake formed a human chain to try and find him, WILX News 10 reported. The victim was airlifted to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Police also are investigating the disappearance of a 55-year-old man, who went missing on Big Wolf Lake at about 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, said Sgt. Timothy Schlundt of the Jackson County Sheriff's department.
Dodgers Crush 6 HRs, Beat Pirates 8-3 Clayton Kershaw earned his first win in 2 ½ months, five Dodgers homered including Max Muncy with a pair, and Los Angeles beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-3 on Tuesday night.
Yankees, Red Sox Battle For A.L. East Crown Will Be Fun To WatchThe Yankees and Red Sox seemed destined for another epic, late-season clash, as the race for the 2018 AL East crown is shaping up to be yet another amazing chapter in baseball's greatest rivalry.
Lewis caught seven of 11 targets for 46 yards against the Cowboys Sunday.
Talk about dink and dunk. Still that Lewis saw so much work is something, though Sterling Shepard (three targets) is likely be the No. 1 receiver going forward.
HAMPSTEAD, Md. — A late Maryland man’s 1940s Army uniform that ended up at a thrift store across the country is back with his family thanks to a kind stranger.
The Baltimore Sun reports that Bruce Campbell found the olive green jacket a thrift store in Spokane, Washington. The military historian noticed the uniform still had a label for a Baltimore manufacturer and was dated September 1947. The jacket even had a name: COL. A. L. SHREVE.
Campbell concluded the uniform belonged to Col. Arthur Lee Shreve Jr., who served in both World Wars. Shreve died in 1969.
Campbell said he decided the “uniform had to go home” and sent the jacket to Heather Shreve of Hampstead, Maryland, who has documented her grandfather’s life.
Heather Shreve said she was “stunned” by the gift.
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March 31Palemo Co Ltd
* Says it will restructure the company into a holding company, and transfer apparel business and sundries business to a new unit, effective Aug. 21
* Says it will change name to PALEMO HOLDINGS CO LTD
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10-month-old revived twice after being exposed to fentanyl A baby has been taken into custody when she had to be revived twice after she was exposed to fentanyl.
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DALLAS (AP) - Dallas has agreed to pay more than $173 million to settle decades-old lawsuits from thousands of public safety workers over years of back-pay claims.
The Dallas Morning News reports that an executive committee representing nearly 8,700 current and former Dallas police officers and firefighters approved the settlement Tuesday.
The settlement still needs to be approved by a City Council vote this summer.
Council members say Dallas will be able to pay out without increasing property taxes, funding the settlement with existing bond capacity.
Mayor Mike Rawlings called the latest settlement "a prudent move for taxpayers" both financially and psychologically.
Last year, Dallas settled four lawsuits for more than $61 million arising from the language of a 1979 pay referendum.
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Severe weather approaches Metro Detroit on may 30, 2018. (WDIV)
The severe thunderstorm warnings in Washtenaw, Monroe and Lenawee counties have expired, the National Weather Service announced.
The warning for Monroe and Washtenaw counties expired at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.
The warning for Lenawee County expired at 7 p.m. Wednesday.
A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for Livingston County until 8:45 p.m.
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April 24 (Reuters) - COFACE SA:
* Q1 NET RESULT (GROUP SHARE) EUR 35.5‍​ MILLION VERSUS EUR 7.3 MILLION YEAR AGO
* Q1 UNDERWRITING INCOME AFTER REINSURANCE EUR 52.4 MILLION VERSUS EUR 14.5 MILLION YEAR AGO
* Q1 REVENUES EUR 344.0‍​ MILLION VERSUS EUR 348.3 MILLION YEAR AGO
* Q1 COMBINED RATIO NET OF REINSURANCE ‍​72.5 PERCENT VERSUS 92.0 PERCENT YEAR AGO
* Q1 CURRENT OPERATING INCOME EUR ‍​60.7 MILLION VERSUS EUR 20.1 MILLION YEAR AGO
* Q1 GROSS EARNED PREMIUMS EUR 278.4‍​ MILLION VERSUS EUR 282.2 MILLION YEAR AGO
* MAINTAINS OBJECTIVES FOR 2018
* PLANS TO INVEST EUR 19 MILLION IN 2018 IN CREATION OF VALUE IN LONG TERM Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
March 28Leone Film Group SpA:
* Reported on Monday FY revenue 54.7 million euros ($59.40 million) versus 38.8 million euros a year ago
* FY EBITDA of 23.6 million euros versus 19.2 million euros a year ago
* FY net profit 1.8 million euros versus 3.6 million euros a year ago
* Proposes dividend of 0.09 euros per share
* Sees to reach in 2019 a consolidated turnover of 67.3 million euros, consolidated EBITDA of 43.4 million euros and a consolidated EBIT of 11.6 million euros with consolidated net financial position of 40.9 million euros for a total investment in the period 2017 - 2019 of 90.5 million euros
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A 26-year-old from Newport, Tennessee died after hitting a fallen tree on Tuesday night.
The accident happened on Highway 56 in Newberry County around 11:15p.m., according to South Carolina Department of Public Safety.
The driver of the tractor trailer was traveling East when they hit a fallen tree and ran off the road, officials said. The driver hit another tree and was ejected from the vehicle.
The driver died at the scene. Their identity has not yet been released.
WIS will provide more information as it becomes available.
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Iceland could hold a referendum on joining the EU if new negotiations on forming a coalition government are successful, the head of one of the three parties involved in the talks said Monday.
Elections in October in which no party won a majority were followed by weeks of failed negotiations between the conservative Independence Party and the center-right Reform party and Bright Future.
Bright Future leader Ottarr Proppe said new talks launched Monday have been more successful on the long-disputed issues of fishing and EU membership.
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Tyler (28) was born March 8th, 1990 and was a lifetime resident of Gardnerville, NV. He passed away on April 19, 2018 in Reno, NV with family by his side.
He loved the Denver Broncos, fishing, video games and playing board games with his family.
Tyler is survived by his wife, Samantha Loewe; mother Stacey Francois; and sister Kelsey Francois.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, April 27th at 3 pm at Fitzhenry's Funeral Home, 3945 Fairview Dr. in Carson City.
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Chelsea – Chocolatiers, artisans, chefs and experts from around the world will take part in New York’s largest chocolate show today through Sunday, October 8th at The Terminal Stores in Chelsea.
At The Big Chocolate Show you can enjoy sweet samples and purchase items from more than 50 vendors, attend live demonstrations and book signings with writers and pastry chefs as well as take part in a variety of ticketed master tasting classes.
PIX11 viewers can enjoy $15 off the ticket price by entering the promo code: chocopix11 at www.thebigchocolateshow.com
On Friday, PIX11’s Lisa Mateo learned about the proper pairing of chocolate and wine from Scharffen Berger, the health benefits of chocolate lotions and lip balms from Indi Chocolate, the machinery used to make chocolate from Diamond Custom Machines Corp. , and the process of chocolate engraving from Noteworthy Chocolates.
The cast of reality show MTV Floribama Shore were embroiled in a massive bar fight which was captured on camera, set to be broadcast on this week’s episode.
The ruckus kicked off after one of the eight housemates featured on the series, Candace, took issue with something a man in the bar said about her co-star Gus.
In the clip below she walks away after knocking the man’s cap off his head, before returning to her seat where fellow housemate Kortni also starts shouting abuse at the other patron and his friends.
Candace says in an interview with producers: “This guy definitely messed with the wrong house.” She then stands up and confronts the man again before an all-out melee breaks out with Candace being pushed away as co-star Kirk launches himself at the man.
Watch the drama unfold in the clip below…
MTV Floribama Shore airs Mondays at 10/9c on MTV.
Guy Verhofstadt, European Parliament's chief Brexit negotiator, sits for an interview with Reuters in New York, U.S., January 23, 2017 while promoting his book ''Europe's Last Chance''. REUTERS/Daniel Bases
BRUSSELS The two-year Brexit negotiations should produce a divorce deal as well as an "agreement on general terms" of the future relationship between the EU of 27 and London, the European Parliament's chief negotiator said on Wednesday.
While a detailed trade agreement between Britain and the EU would not be possible in such a short time, a "general framework", giving an idea of what a more detailed deal could look like, was something the EU would pursue, he said.
"What is needed in the framework of these two years is the withdrawal agreement plus also an agreement on the general terms of the future relationship," the parliament's chief Brexit negotiator Guy Verhofstadt told a news conference.
(Reporting by Gabriela Baczynska)
Police: Thieves targeting vehicles left running, unoccupied on NW Side
Police are warning Northwest Side residents about six recent vehicle thefts in the Portage Park, Jefferson Park and Norwood Park neighborhoods.
In each incident, the thief or thieves have stolen vehicles that were left unoccupied and running or vehicles with keys left inside, according to an alert from Chicago Police.
The thefts happened:
• about 4:50 p.m. Jan. 15 in the 5200 block of West Addison;
• about 7:30 p.m. Jan. 15 in the 4300 block of North McVicker;
• about 9:35 p.m. Jan. 17 in the 6000 block of West Berenice;
• about 9 a.m. Jan. 22 in the 4000 block of North Leclaire;
• at 7:58 a.m. Jan. 23 in the 4400 block of North LaCrosse; and
• between 10 p.m. Jan. 25 and 5 a.m. Jan. 26 in the 6000 block of West Miami.
Anyone with information about the thefts should call Area North detectives at (312) 744-8263.
GANGNEUNG, South Korea (AP) — The North Korean flag is flying in South Korea for the first time in years as the South prepares for the Winter Olympics that has brought a temporary lull to tensions surrounding the North's nuclear program.
The Olympic village in Gangneung turned into a selfie site on Thursday as volunteers posed under a North Korean flag that has been raised in the country for the first time since the 2014 Asian Games in Incheon.
Ten North Korean skiers and skaters are expected to arrive in the South later in the day via a rare flight between the rivals to participate in the Pyeongchang Games that start on Feb. 9.
The Koreas have been planning several conciliatory gestures during the games Seoul sees as an opportunity to ease tensions.
April 28 Six Flags Entertainment Corp-
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Anthony Lynn, Bills interim coach
Lynn was one of the first interviews for the 49ers last year before they hired Kelly. Because of that, he’s an obvious candidate again. No coach rose as quickly as Lynn did in 2016, going from running backs coach to offensive coordinator to interim head coach in the span of three months, so it’s clear he has what it takes. Of course, Lynn might stay in Buffalo on a permanent basis with the Bills potentially hiring him as their full-time head coach. He would instill a sense of accountability with his no-nonsense style.
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CENTRAL FALLS, R.I. (AP) — Massachusetts state police say they’ve recovered a stolen car believed to have been used by a former Army reservist who was charged with stealing 16 guns from a U.S. Army Reserve Center and escaped from a Rhode Island detention center.
They say James Morales remains at large.
U.S. marshals say the Cambridge, Massachusetts, native scaled a building and climbed over razor wire and was reported missing Saturday night. They believe he’s wounded and bleeding from the razor wire.
Police say they believe Morales fled to Attleboro, Massachusetts, and stole the car. They found the car Sunday afternoon.
The FBI says Morales stole assault rifles and handguns from an armory in Worcester (WUS’-tur), Massachusetts, in 2015.
Morales also faces child rape charges.
Morales is black, bald, 6 feet tall and 175 pounds. He’s 35 and has brown eyes and an eagle neck tattoo.
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A brush fire spread to 150 acres and was 0 percent contained in Banning late Monday afternoon, fire officials said.The incident began about 3:45 p.m. as a 10-acre vegetation blaze near the 10000 block of Mias Canyon Road, according to Cal Fire and the Riverside County Fire Department, which deployed air and ground resources to the scene.No injuries or structural damage were immediately reported, and no evacuation orders had been issued as of 5:30 p.m.
No winning ticket was sold for the $33 million jackpot in Friday night’s Lotto Max draw.
That means the jackpot for next Friday’s draw will grow to approximately $50 million, and there will also be two Maxmillions prizes of $1 million each up for grabs.
The winning numbers in Friday’s Lotto Max draw for an estimated was 3, 8, 9, 24, 28, 31 & 44.
MOSCOW, April 5 Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday that Moscow's position on Syrian President Bashar al-Assad remained unchanged.
Earlier on Wednesday, Russia denied that Assad was to blame for a poison gas attack and said it would continue to back him, setting the Kremlin on course for its biggest diplomatic collision yet with Donald Trump's White House.
Lavrov declined to say whether the incident would affect Russia's relations with the United States. (Reporting by Denis Dyomkin; writing by Polina Devitt; editing by Christian Lowe)
Winning numbers drawn in 'Lucky Links Day' game
ROCKY HILL, Conn. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the Connecticut Lottery's "Lucky Links Day" game were:
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Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., speaks during a news conference on opioid and heroin abuse on Capitol Hill in Washington in 2016. Murray and Tennessee Republican Sen. Lamar Alexander to introduce the Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018 on Tuesday. Alex Brandon AP file
In the city of cranes, work is never quite over.
Construction workers certainly know that, and yet they aren’t afraid of coming to Iceland from the disparate corners of the world to offer their sweat and tears to the expansion of Reykjavík’s urban map.
Polish workers seem to be particularly eager to move to Iceland, for six month stints, to fill positions that no Icelander wants. We followed Jarek Kuchta, a Polish crane operator who has been working on the construction of Hotel Hilton in downtown Reykjavík for the past four months.
Like the rest of his crew, Jarek lives in Mosfellsbær, in a hotel built from industrial containers. Every morning, at 07:00 on the dot, Jarek is ready begin his day amongst the clouds—but not before a cup of coffee and a sneaky cigarette. Not bad for a day’s work.
Kalinic on track for derby
By Football Italia staff
Nikola Kalinic is back in training and should be fit for Milan in the Derby della Madonnina against Inter next weekend.
The striker had to interrupt international duty with Serbia due to a muscular lesion in his right thigh.
There were concerns he could be out for over 10 days, but Sky Sport Italia report Kalinic took part in training with Milan today.
The optimism is therefore growing that the ex-Fiorentina hitman will be ready to start against Inter on October 15.
Meanwhile, news agency Ansa reports the game is on track to be sold out at San Siro.
This would surpass the 78,328 tickets sold for the most recent derby in April.
In this slideshow, these cartoonists illustrate President Donald Trump’s lack of forceful response to the deadly Charlottesville protest over the weekend although he has taken a strong stance today.
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Bill Shorten has ignited a class war over his proposed reform on dividend imputation, but who are the real victims here? Satirist Ben Pobjie has taken his cues from recent emphatic reactions and broken down the numbers on Australia’s most vulnerable.
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Good morning Blues fans! The boys have a rare off day between games and while it may come at an inopportune time, nobody in blue is complaining much. The St. Louis Blues get an extra off day today before embarking on the storm that will surely come forth in Game 4. For those wondering why, it is because Lionel Richie's concert was scheduled at Scottrade Center long before the playoffs.
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The trial is underway for a Vermont woman accused of fatally shooting her ex-boyfriend and his son more than two years ago. Robin O'Neill, formerly of Townshend, pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder charges in the deaths of 60-year-old Steven Lott and his son, 28-year-old Jamis Lott.
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Aug 11 (Reuters) - Antares Pharma Inc
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'All the women of the world are united!': Hilary Swank talks about the Me Too movement and her love of acting at Liberatum event in Mexico City
Cambridge Analytica whistleblower Christopher Wylie says the company tested Trump slogans such as "drain the swamp" and "deep state" as early as 2014, before Trump announced a presidential run.
New research shows that Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are less distracting for drivers than generic infotainment systems, but there’s still room for improvement. WFIR’s Ian Price has details:
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Rapper PARTYNEXTDOOR Busted for Xanax and Oxycodone
Rapper PARTYNEXTDOOR Busted for Drug Possession
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PARTYNEXTDOOR was one of two men arrested for carrying drugs at the U.S.-Canada border ... TMZ has confirmed.
A spokesman for the New York State Troopers tells us ... the rapper and a 24-year-old man from Ontario were on a bus Thursday morning heading back to the U.S. when it was stopped for secondary inspection. NY State Troopers were then called to assist U.S. Customs and Border personnel.
We're told PARTYNEXTDOOR allegedly had Xanax and Oxycodone on him. The rapper and the other man were charged with seventh degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, as first reported by WIVB-4 in Buffalo.
They were arrested, cited and released. We've reached out to PARTYNEXTDOOR, so far no word back.
As the storm was coming in, Georgia Power was prepping their crew to send out in case of power outages or trees down. Georgia Power was holding about 80 employees at their Albany location this afternoon to wait out the storm.
A 22-year-old man is being sought over the fatal shooting of rising rap star XXXTentacion in Florida.
Broward Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman Veda Coleman-Wright said that detectives want to ask Robert Allen what he knows about the rapper’s death.
She said he is also wanted on a warrant for violating probation for possession of drugs and carrying a concealed weapon.
A small brush fire Wednesday afternoon in the Poway Business Park was knocked down by firefighters and a San Diego Fire Department water-dumping helicopter before it could damage any buildings.
The call came in about 2 p.m. The fire was in a ravine, near the south end of Community Road, very close a building athat is being prepared for use by General Atomics.
Deputy Fire Chief Jon Canavan said two welders working on a metal fence outside the building appear to have accidentally started the fire. Canavan the two at first tried to put the fire out but soon called for help.
It took about 45 minutes to get the 1 3/4-acre fire under control, Canavan said. A total of 55 firefighters responded from the Poway and City of San Diego departments, plus a hand crew from CalFire, he said.
There were no injuries or structural damage, Canavan said.
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NEW YORK (AP) — In Washington, even a name change is fraught with political drama.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is pushing to be referred to as the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, a surface level, but notable change for the agency tasked with protecting consumers against debt collectors and banks.
Officials say the change reflects the bureau's legal name, but critics say it underscores the abrupt ideological turn the bureau has taken since Trump-appointee Mick Mulvaney took over. The 2010 Dodd-Frank Act did create a "Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection" but that name has rarely been used, except occasionally in court filings.
Under Mulvaney, the bureau has proposed revisiting the regulations and policies the Obama administration put in place, and has also reduced the number of enforcement actions it has taken.
U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May said she will hold a vote in Parliament on Wednesday to call for a general election on June 8.
May made the announcement in brief remarks outside 10 Downing Street on Tuesday.
May replaced David Cameron when he resigned the day after he lost the Brexit referendum vote in June of last year.
This is a breaking news story. Please check back for updates.
ROCKWALL (AP) – A Texas couple has been arrested for allegedly selling a 14-year-old girl to an Illinois family. Steve Marks has been charged with purchasing or selling a child for sex. He’s being held at Rockwall County Jail with bail set at $1 million. Police affidavits allege Marks knowingly sold the child for sex to a family in Elgin, Illinois. The affidavits say Marks and his wife, Lila Miller, attempted to resell the girl to a different family in Florida after the Illinois family only paid half of the agreed amount. Miller is facing the same charges as her husband. Marks denied the accusation to WFAA-TV, saying that anyone who would sell a child for sex “needs to be put away for the rest of their life.” The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services reported the teen missing in September.
ROME—Italy seized a Spanish aid ship that had refused to turn over rescued migrants to a Libyan coast guard vessel, an incident that reflects growing tensions over an agreement Italy struck with Libya last year to stem the flow of refugees.
Officials on Monday seized the boat, operated by Proactiva Open Arms, a Spanish nongovernmental organization dedicated to rescuing migrants fleeing Libya to Italy, after the crew refused to hand over more than 200 migrants to Libyan authorities.The NGO said it declined the order because...
SAN DIEGO (NEWS 8) - There was an increase in security Friday night as thousands of Depeche Mode fans attended the band's concert in Chula Vista.
News 8's Eric Kahnert spoke to concert-goers and police about the event in this report.
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Fans of high-flying motocross jumps are circling May 6 and planning to spend the day in Bonham to watch three performances by Dan Weeks Maneuver Motor Sports during Bonham Heritage Day Festival. Always a popular event at this all-day festival in one of the oldest towns in Texas, the crowd rushes to the north side of the Bonham Square when the bikes roar to life.
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The Bonneville Power Administration will be upgrading its infrastructure serving Central Oregon. A study recently completed details the need for more power for the area to meet the growing residential, commercial and industrial demands. While the power grid as it sits right now is large enough to meet current needs, that won’t be the case in the future. Requests from Pacific Power, Midstate Electric and Central Electric Cooperatives for increased power will result in a boost to the interconnection capability of 315 megawatts by June of 2019.
Personal data was stolen from hundreds of millions of Yahoo users in the December 2014 breach attributed to Russian hackers. The SEC alleged that although Yahoo senior managers and attorneys were told about the breach, the company failed to fully investigate. The breach wasn't disclosed to the investing public until more than two years later, when Yahoo was working on closing Verizon's acquisition of its operating business in 2016, the SEC said.
The Weston Volunteer Fire Department is holding an open house on Sunday, April 23, in honor of Volunteer Firefighter Day.
The Norfield firehouse at 56 Norfield Road, behind town hall, will be open to the public from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Meet some of the department’s new EMTs and firefighters. Fire trucks, ambulances and UTVs will be on display and there will be other activities as well.
Alex Jones breaks down the dangerous increase in anti-Trump rhetoric and violence from the mainstream media and leftists across the nation.
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The DJ declared the shock news whilst li ve on his radio th is mornin g, which he has fronted for nearly six years.
Grimmy has been hosting the breakfast show since 2012, but has confirmed that he is swapping shows with Greg James.
From September, Greg will be on air from 6am whilst Nick will take the drive-time slot from 4pm.
He said: “It was always my dream to do the breakfast show and I’m very grateful. I’ve had the time of my life, but i’ve decided it’s time for a change and a new show.
"I love Radio 1 and can’t wait to get on with the new time slot. I’m so happy to be swapping shows with my friend and yours Greg James, and I can’t wait to wake up to him each morning. Not literally. Just on the radio.”
Myer is set to unveil a first-half profit plunge of at least 35 per cent as it battles falling sales and a push by its biggest shareholder to overthrow the board.
The embattled department store chain, which is reportedly considering former David Jones boss Paul Zahra as the successor to departed chief executive Richard Umbers, will announce the results on Wednesday having already said it expects net profit to fall by between 35 and 41 per cent.
Myer flagged a 3.6 per cent slump in sales for the six months to January after sharp falls in sales during the key December and January trading months.
It said it expected a profit of between $37 million and $41 million, down from $62.8 million for the same period last year.
Myer is expected to serve up more grief at its first-half results on Wednesday. Photo: Jessica Shapiro
The results are likely to prompt further ire from Myer's largest shareholder, retail veteran Solomon Lew.
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The weather didn't disappoint and neither did the large attendance who turned out last Sunday for the 2018 Co Longford Show & Country Fair.
In what is being classed as being one of the event's most memorable showcases to date, scores of onlookers both young and old came out for what is readily viewed as one of the most eagerly awaited occasions on the local calendar.
Here are a flavour of some of the many images taken on the day.
Pakistan on Thursday violated ceasefire again along LoC in Naushera sector of J&K. According to ANI report, the Indian army is retaliating and firing is still on.
On early Wednesday morning, the first ceasefire violation was reported. The second was reported within the next few hours in Naushera Sector.
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Lancashire Police has released CCTV images after thieves stole bottles of ‘expensive vodka’ from an Ormskirk shop.
Two men stole five bottles from the Bargain Booze on Aughton Street last month, smuggling the goods in their jackets and trousers.
According to the force, the two men had first placed the drinks on a shelf, only to leave the shop and later return to carry out the theft.
Officers have now released images of men they want to speak to in relation to the incident, which took place on Monday, November 20.
A spokesman for Lancashire Police said: “We want to speak to the two men in the CCTV about what happened. We are convinced that someone in the Ormskirk area must know them so, if you do, please e-mail 2615@lancashire.pnn.police.uk and quote reference SB 1704275.
“We’re determined to tackle all criminality in Ormskirk.”
Tri-City’s Michael Rasmussen (15) and Portland’s Matthew Quigley (5) go after the puck in the first period of Friday’s game at Toyota Center. The Americans beat the Winterhawks 6-3. Courtesy Tri-City Americans
Professional gamer Tyler "Ninja" Blevins discusses the popularity of Fortnite and how he earns income from playing video game by streaming on Twitch.
Luthier Denny Kopp works on the Burning Snowman guitar. What would motivate in-demand luthier Denny Kopp to spend three months crafting a handmade Burning Snowman guitar worth more than $4000 - just to give it away to be auctioned off to benefit Rett Syndrome.org? "The short answer is Claire," said Kopp, a Catawba luthier, referring to his friend Dave Hermes' daughter, who has Rett Syndrome, a disabling neurological disease that primarily affects girls.
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Eileen Ruan stood bundled up behind a grill, cooking up Spanish omelettes.
Ruan and her group of 25 friends from Pasadena and neighboring cities arrived at noon on Sunday to stake out a spot, working in shifts to ensure they got a great view of the parade.
Each year they come prepared with lots of food and hot drinks, sharing with passers-by when they mistake the group for a coffee stand.
"Waiting for the parade, that's the fun part. It's when everyone gets together," said Phyllis Wang, one of Ruan's friends.
Wang, who in previous years sent pictures of the parade to friends in Northern China, said she was excited some of those friends were visiting this year and will be joining the group later to see it in person.
"When I send photos to my friends in China they say, 'Oh my God, the sky is so blue,'" Wang said. "This year they get to see it for themselves."
Abercrombie, David Kyle, 3/8/71 of 100 Madison Street, Gwd SC was arrested by GCSO for; domestic violence 2nd degree Anderson, Lavaria Jamel, 9/3/99 of 595 McLees Ave, Gwd SC was arrested by Gwd City Police for: failure to stop on lawful command, possession of controlled substance, possession of stolen vehicle, resisting arrest with assault on officer Archie, Brayland Alexander, 6/28/92 of 155 Ridge Road, Greenville SC was arrested by Gwd City Police for: simple possession of marijuana, unlawful carrying of pistol Ashley, Joey Alton, 9/12/85 of 405 Billy Leopard Road, Cross Hill SC was arrested by GCSO for: bench warrant, DUS 2nd offense, operating uninsured vehicle, unlawful use of tag Baumgardner, David Howard, 8/7/63 of 104 Foxcroft Drive, Gwd SC was arrested by GCSO for: bench warrant, contempt of court Calhoun, James Sr., 8/7/63 of 104 Foxcroft Drive, Gwd SC was arrested by GCSO ... (more)
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Democratic Sen. Al Franken said Friday he’ll donate to charity the amount of political contributions he received from embattled movie producer Harvey Weinstein.
Franken is the only Minnesota politician who got direct contributions from Weinstein, who has been accused of pervasive sexual harassment of women. The New York Times published an investigative report on the allegations this week.
Franken received about $20,000 in Weinstein donations to his campaigns and Midwest Values political action committee since 2006. A spokesman for the senator said he will write a check to the Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center.
Republicans have pushed for the return of such donations from Weinstein, who has given exclusively to Democratic candidates and causes.
KOLKATA: Beverage major Coca-Cola today said it is planning to take the home-grown carbonated cola brand Thums Up to South East Asia before launching it globally.
“We are all set to take Thums Up to other parts of South Asia possibly by March 2018,” Coca-Cola India and South West Asia president T Krishnakumar said.
Thums Up is also the first Indian brand that will become a USD 1 billion (approx. Rs 64,000 crore) brand much before the targeted timeline of 2020, the company officials said.
Thums Up is a 40 year-old brand which is with the US beverage major for the past 26 years. In 1993, Coca-Cola bought Thums Up from Parle Bisleri Ltd.
Coca-Cola has around 20 brands in India including Thums Up and Thums Up Charged.-PTI
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Politico: “Since Republicans will control all the levers of power in Washington for the first time in almost a decade, they’ll hit the ground running on some issues: Both chambers, for example, hope to pass a budget blueprint that makes a critical down payment on repealing Obamacare even before Trump’s Jan. 20 inauguration.”
“But it won’t take long for the inherent divide between Senate and House Republicans to rear its head. The House wants to pass a number of bills to scrap Obama-era rules and curb executive branch regulatory powers. But those will be a much heavier lift in the upper chamber.”
SALIDA, Colo. — Four people have been arrested in connection with an illegal marijuana grow found in a national forest near Salida.
The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office said the grow was found on San Isabel National Forest land southeast of Salida. Law enforcement officers seized 4,213 marijuana plants and a handgun. They also removed 1,500 pounds of cultivation infrastructure, including irrigation pipe, pesticides, flammable liquids, camping gear, and trash.
Deputies said four Mexican nationals were arrested on federal narcotics violations in connection with the grow.
If you come across an illegal marijuana grow on public land, you’re encouraged to leave the area the same way you entered, then call 911 to report the grow.
Coachella 2019
We’re just a little month removed from Coachella 2018, but already it’s time to start planning for 2019.
As announced today, Coachella 2019 will go down April 12th-14th and April 19th-21st at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. More importantly, an advance ticket sale will take place Friday, June 1st at 11:00 a.m. PST. Beyond affording fans the first opportunity to secure a highly sought-after ticket to the festival, this will be the only time passes can be purchased using the payment plan.
Head to Coachella’s website for more information about festival passes, onsite camping options, prices, payment plan, shipping, rules and more.
Revisit our coverage of Coachella 2018 here.
Photojournalist Jeremy Erickson is bringing us a bit of a throwback version of Sights and Sounds.
He stopped by The Coin Slot in Traverse City, where some gamers are playing the classics.
BEIJING There is a danger that the situation on the Korean peninsula could escalate or slip out of control, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told a senior Russian diplomat.
Wang made the comments during a meeting on the sidelines of a meeting at the United Nations, China's Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Friday.
(Reporting by Ben Blanchard; Editing by Clarence Fernandez)
The subject of the search warrant, however, is not in the Las Piñas property
Published 10:30 AM, June 14, 2017
MANILA, Philippines – Government law enforcers found over 72 kilos of shabu, estimated to be worth P360 million, inside a warehouse in Las Piñas City on Tuesday evening, June 13.
Police from the Drug Enforcement Group (DEG), alongside Las Piñas police and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), implemented a search warrant on several individuals for allegedly violating the country's drug laws.
Seized at the Martinville Subdivision warehouse were 72 packs "approximately one (1) kilo each containing white crystalline substance probably methamphetamine hydrochloride."
But the subject of the search warrant, a certain Mr Lee with the aliases Johnny, Sy, Jen, Luk, Jimmy, Pilay, and Tanda, was not in the area. – Rappler.com
Story highlights PM May is seeking an election for June 8
She is looking for a mandate for smoother Brexit negotiations
(CNN) British Prime Minister Theresa May has stunned the UK political world by announcing she is to seek an early general election, seeking a stronger mandate in talks over leaving the European Union.
In an unexpected statement at Downing Street, May said she was starting the process of calling a vote on June 8, less than halfway through the government's five-year term.
May, who commands only a slim majority in the House of Commons, said that a new mandate would strengthen her hand in negotiations in Brexit talks.
A general election would end the attempts of opposition parties and members of the House of Lords to thwart her Brexit plans. "If we do not hold a general election now, their political game playing will continue," she said.
"There should be unity here in Westminster, but instead there is division. The country is coming together, but Westminster is not," she added.
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Former WWE Champion Seth Rollins, who is rumored to team up with Dean Ambrose and challenge Cesaro and Sheamus for the Raw Tag Team Titles at the upcoming SummerSlam pay-per-view event this Sunday, recently spoke with Sky Sports to promote the event. During the interview, he gave his thoughts on MMA crossing over into the world of WWE. Here is what he had to say:
“I think we have maybe the most talented roster of all time,” Rollins said. “I don’t think we need anybody to help or crossover. Conversely, Seth did say that if “they want to come over to our world and have some fun then that’s cool”. However, “we’re happy doing our thing on our own”.
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ARLINGTON - A $3 ride share? That's what the city of Arlington will launch today. It's called Via and it's basically an on-demand city bus service that has no fixed routes and no fixed schedules. The service is available in select areas of the city for a $3 flat rate.
Pickups and drop offs will start in the dark blue area today, then will grow to the other areas on this map over the next six months.
You can find out more information and download the Via Rideshare app at arlingtontx.Gov slash via.
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The Ricochettes return for a new season at The American Legion Post 449. Enjoy "The Best of The British Invasion" era music performed by The Rics.
Price: $5
Tax Season is Coming to an End
Experts Warn to Get Taxes Done
DULUTH, Minn.- Tax season is ending tomorrow, and if you’re put off doing taxes until the very last minute, you still have time.
Taxes can still be filed electronically, or be sent in as long as they are post marked by Tuesday. Whether you’re actually getting your taxes done last minute, or planning on getting an extension, experts say it’s important to do something.
“It’s really important to file, get that completed, and if you’re new to filing taxes and you’re younger, more than likely you’re going to be getting a refund so you want to get that money back,” said Sandra Newman, the District General Manager of H&R Block.
Tax preparation companies like H & R Block have extended their hours to help people get their taxes filed on time.
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Three hikers have been injured following a run-in with a bear at a campground near Alaska’s largest city.
Anchorage authorities say four young people were hiking in the woods around the Eagle River campground when three of them were injured by a grizzly bear with two cubs. They were taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Anchorage police said in a news release say that while responding officers were searching for the hikers they were charged by the bear and shot at it. The bear’s status was not immediately known.
Fearing some response times well beyond the national goal, Lancaster County leaders have their eye on a new space in Indian Land for an ambulance station. Herald file photo
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The show goes on at MGM Resorts International
Lili Tomovich, chief experience and marketing officer at MGM Resorts International, spoke Friday morning about the brand's recent entertainment-focused campaign. "Our business has been transformed and we knew it was time for us to look at the brand and think about how we want to position it in the hearts and minds of consumers," she said. "Positioning it as strictly a casino company was not going to work."
Tomovich noted that her speech was prepared long before Sunday's tragedy, and that television spots promoting the new campaign "Welcome to the Show" have since been pulled. After a Cirque du Soleil acrobatic introduction, Tomovich noted the need for a smile. "The world does need more entertainment and moments of joy where we can smile and laugh," she said.
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Serious concerns are growing for a 15-year-old girl who has been missing for six months.
Kandi Hewitt was last seen in the Hamilton Hill area in Perth's southwest in September last year.
The Department for Child Protection and Family Support has launched an appeal for information in a bid to help locate the teenage girl.
Kandi Hewitt, 16, was last seen in the Hamilton Hill area in Perth's southwest in September
The department said they believed she was being harboured by friends around the Bassendean, Midland and Herne Hill region.
Western Australian police and the department hold serious concerns for her safety.
The girl has been described as being 165 centimetres tall, of slim build with blonde hair.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Open to boys and girls, 12 years and younger
SHOW LOW, Ariz. (November 28, 2017) – Boys and girls, ages 12 and under, can search in the dark for hundreds of hidden candy canes at the Flashlight Candy Cane Hunt on Wednesday, Dec. 13, at Show Low City Park, 751 S. Clark Road. Dress warm and bring a flashlight or you will miss specially hidden prize-winning candy canes and maybe even a surprise visit from Santa himself! Tickets are $5 each, limited to the first 75 sold, and must be purchased in advance at Show Low City Hall, 180 N. 9th Street, or the Family Aquatic Center at 1100 W. Deuce of Clubs. Present your ticket at 5:30 p.m. for admission at the Old Pavilion in City Park (the pavilion nearest the Aquatic Center), with the hunt beginning promptly at 6:00. Call (928) 532-4140 for additional information.
(WSPA) – December 12 is National Ding-a-Ling Day in the United States.
On this day “ding-a-lings” call they haven’t heard from in a while. Maybe it’s an old classmate, a co-worker, or a neighbor from years ago.
It started in 1972 when Franky Hyle started the National Ding-a-Ling club. It had 871 original members.
Learn more about the holiday’s history here.
Use the #NationalDingALingDay to post on social media.
The word ding-a-ling means “one who hears bells in his head.”
CHICAGO (CBS) — A man was shot and killed Wednesday morning while driving in the Printer’s Row neighborhood.
Police said the victim was in an SUV near Clark and Harrison around 1:30 a.m., when another car drove up and someone inside started shooting.
The victim was shot in the head and neck, causing him to crash into a car and a light pole.
The man was taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The victim’s name and age have not been released. Police said he did not have any gang connections.
A witness posted a video on Twitter, showing people running from the car he hit, and getting into a different vehicle, which fled the scene.
Madeline I have a video of people yelling and fleeing the scene in a vehicle moments after the shooting pic.twitter.com/BAKhaD2AR4 — Aaron Dunlap 🗽 (@aarond) May 30, 2018
Police said they will investigate the video.
No one was in custody Wednesday morning. Area Central detectives were investigating.
Shylaih Prescott, 19, was arrested on Dec. 30, 2016 in connection to a chain of cars that were broken into in Beaumont's West End.
Start the conversation, or Read more at The Beaumont Enterprise.
About Joe Fagg Pop Inn Centre
The Joe Fagg Pop Inn Centre is run by Age UK Ashford. It provides a venue where older people can drop-in to socialise, access information and advice, enjoy refreshments or take part in social activities such as bingo, exercise classes, darts or quizzes. A chiropodist runs a weekly foot clinic at the Centre and there is also a Hearing Aid Clinic. In addition people can purchase great value breakfast, lunches, snacks and hot and cold drinks. The Centre has a Knitter Natter group and a mental health support group.
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Scientists have been messing with the genetics of pigs in order to make low fat bacon.
Researchers in China have bred special pigs that have 24% less body fat than normal pigs. But despite being skinnier than normal pigs, these pigs are also able to survive harsh winters. Again, thanks to changes in their DNA.
We might not see these low-fat pigs – or low-fat bacon – in America for a while because of government regulations. But it’s nice to know that it’s out there somewhere.
Read more on this bad news bacon by clicking here.
An effort to unite Nebraska business and farm groups behind a sweeping tax plan is on shaky ground as both sides argue over which taxes should be cut
Nebraska's youngest state senators agree the state needs to do more to keep college-educated young workers from leaving, but they're still largely divided along party lines about how to accomplish it.
Eight of the state's 49 senators belong to the generation born roughly between 1980 and 2000, giving Nebraska the highest percentage of millennial lawmakers in the country. As a whole, they say they're looking at future trends and are more open to technological and economic changes.
However, Democratic senators say Nebraska needs more civil protections for marginalized groups such as LGBT workers, refugees and immigrants if the state's going to attract young people. Republican millennials say the focus should be on tax reform and incentives that attract businesses.
Michael Eugene Bloemker, 68, died Friday, Dec. 23, 2016, at Highland Health Care.
Visitation will be 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017, at Gent Funeral Home. Burial will be at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.
New York Islanders General Manager Garth Snow might've caught a break when the team announced that Doug Weight would return as coach. The New York Islanders announcing that Doug Weight would return was the right move, in my opinion, but it did come with some potential downsides.
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A new feature of the market this year is 'Home Run for Hunger,' a result of a partnership with HACAP, First Credit Union and the Cedar Rapids Kernals. Volunteers walk through the market after close and collect unsold food items to be donated to surrounding food pantries.
Start the conversation, or Read more at KCRG.
Prosecutors drop Gillette Stadium bomb threat case
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The case against a Gillette Stadium worker who had been charged with emailing a threat to blow up the home of the New England Patriots has been dropped by prosecutors in Massachusetts.
The Sun Chronicle reports that a spokesman for Norfolk County District Attorney Michael Morrissey said in a statement Monday the case against 26-year-old Ryan Ringuette was dropped amid doubts about his guilt.
The Attleboro man was arrested in August amid a dispute with his then-girlfriend, who was charged with lying to police about her access to Ringuette's email account. Her case is still pending.
Ringuette worked part-time for the company that provides security and guest services at the stadium.
Authorities say he had no access to bomb-making materials.
His lawyer did not return a call for comment.
Shortwood United will host Cinderford Town in the second round of the BigFreeBet.com Challenge Cup.
The tie will be played during the week commencing November 6.
Cinderford beat Slimbridge 3-2 in the opening round, while Shortwood United thrashed Merthyr Town 7-2.
If Evesham United overcome Stratford Town in their first round tie, they will visit Redditch United, who beat Bishop's Cleeve 9-1 to progress.
Full draw:
AFC Rushden & Diamonds v Kettering Town
AFC Totton v Weymouth
Barnstaple Town v Taunton Town
Biggleswade Town v Cambridge City
Chesham United v AFC Dunstable
Frome Town v Bristol Manor Farm
Hanwell Town v Egham Town
Hartley Wintney v Marlow
Hayes & Yeading United v Slough Town
Kidlington v Didcot Town
Kings Langley v Hitchin Town
Larkhall Athletic v Salisbury
Moneyfields v Basingstoke Town
Redditch United v Evesham United/Stratford Town
Royston Town v Kempston Rovers
Shortwood United v Cinderford Town
BJP, BJD alleged violation poll conduct against each other in Odisha
Bhubaneswar: BJP, BJD alleged violation poll conduct against each other near SEC in Odisha. BJP delegation meets SEC, alleges government helicopter used in Panchayat Poll campaign.
On the other hand BJD MLA Priyadarshi Mishra alleges BJP of violating poll conduct in Panchayat Poll. BJD MLA Priyadarshi Mishra alleges Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan of violating poll conduct in Panchayat Poll . BJP is responsible for poll violence, money is being imported from Chhattisgarh & Jharkhand said Priyadarshi Mishra . Allegations of BJP against 'Third Floor' is baseless says Priyadarshi Mishra .
WASHINGTON, April 24 (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday gave its stamp of approval to a government review process prized by high technology companies as an easy and cheap way to combat “patent trolls” and others that bring patent infringement lawsuits.
The justices ruled 7-2 that a type of in-house patent review at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office does not violate a defendant’s right under the U.S. Constitution to have a case adjudicated by a federal court and jury. The court ruled against Oil States International Inc, a Houston-based oilfield services company that had challenged the legality of the process, called inter partes review (IPR).
While the ruling gave Silicon Valley reason to celebrate, it was sure to displease name-brand drugmakers, which had called the IPR process a threat to innovation. (Reporting by Andrew Chung; Editing by Will Dunham)
Explore America's Castles These are five of the finest castles in America to explore for that next big vacation.
Best Ways To Support Sacramento's Local Art SceneDoes art imitate life, or does life imitate art? The answers are all around you, through dance, visual art, music and more. Those answer are also on display in your very backyard. So dig in, Sacramento, and support the arts. Here are some ideas to start you off.
FILE - In this March 4, 2018, file photo, Lin-Manuel Miranda arrives at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Miranda won the Webby for public service and social activism for his work raising money for charities including Puerto Rico relief. The Webby Awards, which honor internet excellence, were announced Tuesday, April 24, and will be presented May 14 at a New York ceremony hosted by comedian Amber Ruffin. Photo by Jordan Strauss
U.S. President Donald Trump walks from Marine One as he returns from a day trip to Atlanta on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, U.S., April 28, 2017. REUTERS/Carlos Barria
WASHINGTON U.S. President Donald Trump spoke to the leaders of Thailand and Singapore on Sunday in separate phone calls about the security situation in the Asia-Pacific region at a time of rising tensions with North Korea and invited both to visit Washington, the White House said.
Thailand Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha, a former general, heads a military-dominated government that took power in a 2014 coup. His government had strained relations with Trump's predecessor, Barack Obama.
(Reporting by Lindsay Dunsmuir and Matt Spetalnick; Editing by Peter Cooney)
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, MAKUENI, Kenya, Jul 7 – DNA sampling will be performed on bodies of those who perished in the Emali accident Wednesday morning.
Mukaa Acting Police Chief Paul Odede said the nine bodies had been transferred to the Chiromo Mortuary in readiness for the tests.
Odede told Capital FM News the bodies were burnt beyond recognition and some only parts remained.
Four people were still being treated at the Kilome Nursing Home following the accident.
He said 18 people had been treated and discharged.
So far 10 people are still unaccounted for following the morning accident, according to police.
“For now, nine bodies have been confirmed. We can’t say for sure how many more are dead,” said Odede.
Police report the bus driver was speeding when the accident occurred.
Odede said the impact experienced as the lorry and bus collided head on caused the bus to go up in flames.
Summer Snow Pea Salad
3 to 4 cups (or 12 ounces) fresh raw snow peas
¼ cup organic sesame oil
¼ cup sesame seeds
1 bunch thinly sliced green onions
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons honey
¼ teaspoon sea salt, adjust to taste
¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
In a medium size mixing bowl, combine all ingredients and toss to coat the snow peas in the oil and sesame seeds. Adjust seasonings to taste.
Serve at room temperature or chilled, in an airtight glass container for up to 1 week.
MINGORA, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistan's army says a suicide attack on a military unit has killed three soldiers and wounded seven in Swat Valley, in the Kabal area.
A military statement says the suicide bomber detonated his explosives' vest near an empty lot used by the soldiers for sports and exercise on Saturday.
Security forces have cordoned off the area and are searching for possible accomplices of the bomber.
No group immediately claimed responsibility for the attack.
Islamic militants ruled the picturesque Swat Valley from 2007 until a massive military operation routed them from the area in 2009. The operation involved evacuating 2 million people from the valley. They were able later to return to their homes.
Saturday's attack was the first in over three years in the valley.
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CANADA STOCKS-Futures lower as oil prices fall on rising output
June 14 Stock futures pointed to a lower opening for Canada's main stock index on Wednesday as oil prices declined after data showed an increase in U.S. crude stockpiles and the OPEC reported a rise in production.
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Baku. 14 November. REPORT.AZ/ The price of gasoline in Russia has updated its historic maximum.
Report informs, Kommersant has reported.
The wholesale price of Ai-95 gasoline fell by 1.7% on November 7-13, and price of Ai-92 increased by 2.3%. A ton of AI-95 up to 44,99 thousand rubles while, AI-92 to 42,82 thousand rubles.
The newspaper notes that such a growth is not typical for the Russian market. Usually, wholesale prices are going down in October.
One of the reasons for the rise in prices is repair works of catalytic cracking device at the oil refinery of Gazprom oil in Moscow. The Kommersant claims that the break in the operation was not in the repair program. The company said that work of facility was suspended for planned repair works in order to increase efficiency. The Gazprom oil notes that the catalytic cracking unit will be restored in mid-November.
According to another source, Gazprom oil is considering purchase of fuel from Rosneft.
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Rukmini Callimachi, a correspondent for The New York Times that has covered the terror group since 2014, has taken to social media to explain that it would be irresponsible to rule out the connection between ISIS and the Vegas gunman Stephen Paddock.
The terror expert tweeted: “No proof is provided, but ISIS has rarely claimed attacks that were not by either their members or sympathisers.”
“In their chatrooms, they are claiming that the West and the media is leading a cover-up in order to hide the "martyrdom" of their brother.
“I don't take ISIS' claim at face value.
PHUKET: The Vachira Phuket Hospital blood bank has today (Mar 21) issued a call for blood donations from persons with Rh-negative blood.
Wednesday 21 March 2018, 04:41PM
The message put out by Vachia Phuket Hospital today. Photo: Vachira Phuket Hospital
The notice said, “Urgent! Vachira Hospital blood bank is missing Rh-negative blood for patients who are constantly needing to be operated, and patients with heart disease.
“You can donate at the Vachira blood bank on the fourth floor of the outpatient building.”
The notice said opening hours are as following:
Weekdays: 8:30am to 8pm
Weekends: 8:30am to 3pm
Or contact the Vachira Hospital blood centre on 076- 361- 234 ext. 1285.
Bitmoji topped Apple’s list of iOS apps for 2017.
The app’s explosive growth is thanks in large part to its integration in Snapchat, who fell from number one to two on the list.
Here’s the full list of the top 20 most downloaded apps, according to Apple.
Bitmoji Snapchat YouTube Messenger Instagram Facebook Google Maps Netflix Spotify Uber Gmail Pandora Music Amazon WhatsApp Wish Twitter SoundCloud Google Chrome Waze Lyft
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The Los Angeles pride parade, aka gay pride parade, this year was renamed the "Resist March," and tens of thousands turned out on Sunday, some carrying rainbow flags or signs reading "Love Trumps Hate" through Hollywood. Speakers included U.S. Reps.
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TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Legislation that would expand steroid testing and education in New Jersey high schools has been passed by the state senate.
The measure now heads to Gov. Chris Christie’s desk for his consideration. It was approved by the Assembly last September. The bill approved Monday by a 37-0 vote builds upon the recommendations of a state task force. It expands the state’s existing random steroid-testing program beyond just those athletes who qualify for playoffs. The bill requires state education officials and the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association, which governs high school sports in the state, to jointly develop and implement a random steroid-testing program of student-athletes by the start of the 2018-2019 school year. The bill was approved by the Assembly in September.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Old Point Financial Corp:
* OLD POINT RELEASES FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2017 RESULTS
* Q4 LOSS PER SHARE $0.58
* Q4 NON-GAAP OPERATING EARNINGS PER SHARE $0.16
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WARSAW, N.C. (WAND) – A viral video shows a police officer possibly choking a man in a Waffle House argument.
WRAL reports Anthony Wall, 22, started arguing with a restaurant worker Saturday night when police came to the scene. That’s where the video begins, when an officer can be seen putting a hand around Wall’s throat and putting him on the ground.
Wall was on the way to take his 16-year-old sister to prom, the station says.
Warsaw Police Chief Eric Southerland says his department, along with the Duplin County District Attorney, is working to find out if excessive force was used. He says the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation will be contacted for its own independent investigation.
The video can be seen at the above hyperlink in the story, which goes to WRAL’s website.
Selena Gomez is the executive producer of 13 Reasons Why, which probably explains why her new "Bad Liar" video is so reminiscent of the hit Netflix series. Directed by The Lemonheads co-founder Jesse Peretz (Girls, New Girl, Orange Is the New Black), the self-titled "film" finds the pop star transported to the '70s.
Her main role is awfully similar to Clay Jensen's character, which may or may not be a coincidence. She portrays a shy high school student who is too scared to express her feelings to her crush—a Farrah Fawcett wannabee rocking a seriously feathered blonde 'do (also played by Gomez). The singer continues to display her acting skills by portraying the student's parents as well as the school's principal. Towards the end of the video, she teases "Fetish," which is either a song or the title of her album, is coming soon.
April 10 Anconia Resources Corp -
* Exercising its option to obtain a 100% ownership interest in Grenfell Gold property in Kirkland Lake, Ontario
* Anconia holds a 60% interest in this property under an earn in - option agreement executed in 2014
* Anconia will issue 5 million common shares to Cadillac Ventures Holdings ("cadillac") to acquire remaining 40% of property Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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As first reported by ESPN's Jeff Goodman, Dan Hurley spoke with officials from UConn & Pitt Monday afternoon, discussing head coaching vacanies for the men's basketball programs at the universities. Both schools are reportedly courting Hurley as their top choice to hire. A decision has reportedly not been made by Hurley yet and he is weighing his options. The ESPN report says Hurley will meet with URI Athletic Director Thorr Bjorn Tuesday to discuss his future and will then determine his next actions. Hurley led Rhode Island to its second straight NCAA Tournament appearance this season and guided the Rams to the first Atlantic 10 regular season title in program history. Hurley has spent the past six seasons in Kingston.
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The Jammu and Kashmir government has told the Supreme Court that the Article 35A issue has been “prima facie settled” by the high court in its 2002 judgment. Photo: Hindustan Times
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to look into a plea challenging the validity of Article 35A of Constitution, which grants special status to the residents of Jammu and Kashmir.
The apex court also said that a three-judge bench will hear the case whether Article 35A is ultra vires and may decide to refer the matter to a five-judge Constitution bench.
The Jammu and Kashmir government has told the Supreme Court that the Article 35A issue has been “prima facie settled” by the high court in its 2002 judgment.
Damage is estimated at $400,000 after a fire at Living Skies Limousine.
An employee of the Saskatoon-based company called 911 just before 8:25 p.m. CT on Sunday to report a car engine fire.
READ MORE: 7 recent fires in Saskatoon and area likely connected: police
Crews arrived at 822A 48th St. East to find the limousine was inside a parking garage and efforts by the employee to put out the fire were unsuccessful.
Additional firefighters were called in and the fire was brought under control in 12 minutes.
Three limousines were damaged by fire. Two other vehicles and the building suffered smoke damage.
READ MORE: Damage estimate at $325K in Saskatoon house fire
A Saskatoon Fire Department investigator has yet to determine the cause of the fire.
SAUK CENTRE - An eight-year-old Melrose girl was hurt in crash near Sauk Centre.
The Minnesota State Patrol says the crash happened around 11:50 a.m. Saturday on Highway 71 at County Road 29.
Authorities say a car driven by 36-year-old Justin Hinnenkamp of Melrose was going west on County Road 29 when he crossed the intersection and went into the ditch.
Bell Gardens PD Looking for Man Who Tried to Lure Teen into Truck
By City News Service
Bell Gardens police Monday sought public help to find a man who tried to coax a 14-year-old girl into his truck.
According to police, the girl was standing on the sidewalk in the 5900 block of Live Oak Street about 2 p.m. on April 10 when a “suspicious man” drove alongside her in a white truck.
“The man attempted to coax the child into his vehicle by asking her to come with him,” according to a police statement.
The girl ran away, and the police department was notified the following day. The truck was described as white with a light green bed.
The man was described as Hispanic, about 30-35 years old, with a thin build and a black beard. He was wearing dark sunglasses.
Anyone with information on the case was urged to call police.
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MIRAMAR, FLA. (WSVN) - Police are on the scene where an 8-month-old baby girl was mauled to death by a dog in Miramar.
Police responded to the 2400 block of Kingston Drive in Miramar, Wednesday morning, where the child was fatally attacked by a dog.
According to detectives, the infant was being watched by a family member, and the parents were not home at the time.
7Skyforce hovered over the scene, where officers and crime scene tape were seen at the house. The family is confirmed to have several dogs, all reported to be pitbull/staffordshire bull terrier mixes. All three dogs have been taken by Broward Animal Care.
Animal services and a heavy police presence remain on the area.
Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.
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The Good Fight Sunday, 9 p.m., CBS All Access Season 2 of “The Good Fight” welcomes a new character to the legal drama. Liz Reddick-Lawrence (Audra McDonald) is a Department...
For the last few years, McDonald has joined a fundraising event where members of the New York theater community to pass an entire night on the street, regardless of weather.
Every once in a while I like to build something quickly and just kick it out the door as fast as possible. This has previously lead to things like Quick BIN Lookup and App Bottlerocket coming into being.
Yesterday I did the same thing and have created Crypto Board which simply shows the current values (compared to USD) of many of the top cryptocurrencies. The data is coming from CryptoCompare, who has a lot of real time data. They have more data than me, but mine looks nicer.
Since this was started less than 24 hours ago, there are not a ton of features. Currently I only have historical data for Bitcoin, so you can see the last 30 days of data, and I’m working on adding a good way to refresh the data so you can just leave this page in a window and let it keep you up to date. This page will become more useful, but I wasn’t able to get everything in there in 24 hours, so consider this a public beta of sorts.
I hope you like it!
EDINBURGH, Scotland (AP) — Scotland center Chris Harris will make his first start for his country in its opening Six Nations match against Wales on Saturday.
Harris is one of six changes to the team that beat Australia in November, with fullback Stuart Hogg returning from injury. Ali Price starts ahead of former captain Greig Laidlaw at scrumhalf.
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Scotland team: Stuart Hogg, Tommy Seymour, Chris Harris, Huw Jones, Byron McGuigan, Finn Russell, Ali Price; Cornell du Preez, Hamish Watson, John Barclay, Jonny Gray, Ben Toolis, Jon Welsh, Stuart McInally, Gordon Reid. Reserves: Scott Lawson, Jamie Bhatti, Murray McCallum, Grant Gilchrist, Ryan Wilson, Greig Laidlaw, Pete Horne, Sean Maitland.
May 2 VBI Vaccines Inc-
* VBI Vaccines provides update on its congenital cmv phase i clinical study
* VBI Vaccines Inc - no safety signals have been detected, suggesting vbi's cmv vaccine candidate is safe and well-tolerated
* VBI Vaccines Inc - an interim safety and immunogenicity report, is expected mid-year 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Suspect In New York Subway Blast Had 'Low-Tech' Device Police are calling an explosion in a crowded corridor between two New York City subway stations Monday morning an attempted terror attack. Officials say suspect Akayed Ullah detonated an improvised pipe bomb that was strapped to his body.
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Iwakuma (0-1) allowed six runs on seven hits while striking out two batters over three innings during Sunday's win over Texas.
This was a rough outing, and with Iwakuma's fastball velocity hovering in the mid-80s, his smoke-and-mirrors pitch arsenal is unlikely to hold up against capable offenses. The 36-year-old righty has seen his velocity decline steadily since joining Seattle in 2012, but this season's drop is significant. His ERA and FIP have also climbed in consecutive seasons. Iwakuma is probably crafty enough to turn in a number of good starts, but expect plenty of short outings, too.
The Hawks handled the Falcons on Friday, Oct. 6, 2017.
Several high school games are on tap for Saturday so stay in the know on game outcomes with the Eyewitness Sports High School Football Scoreboard.
Feb 14 Oceanagold Corp
* Oceanagold provides update on Philippines mining operations
* Oceanagold Corp - Received an order from department of environment and natural resources calling for suspension of didipio operations
* Oceanagold Corp - company was also given a period of up to three months to address issues raised against it
* Oceanagold Corp says company anticipates that Didipio will continue to operate during appeal process
* Oceanagold Corp says suspension of operations will adversely impact thousands of Filipinos directly and indirectly
* Oceanagold Corp - Co filed an appeal directly with office of president which stays execution of suspension order Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Nifty
Current: 9,618 (fut: 9,638), Target: NA
Stop-long positions at 9,570. Stop-short positions at 9,705. Big moves could go till 9,750, 9,500. Excess volatility possible due to Fed review. A long 9,600p (59), short 9,500p (33)
could gain 15-20 if the index drops till 9,550.
Bank Nifty
Current: 23,500 (fut: 23,491)
Target: NA
Stop-long positions at 23,400. Stop-short positions at 23,600. Big moves could go till 23,850, 23,150. Sector outlook is mildly optimistic.
Cipla
Current price: Rs520
Target price: Rs510
Keep a stop at Rs525 and go short. Add to the position between Rs512 and Rs514. Book profits at Rs510.
Coal India
Current price: Rs257
Target price: Rs252
Keep a stop at Rs260 and go short. Add to the position between Rs253 and Rs254. Book profits at Rs252.
Current price: Rs1,114
Target price: Rs1,135
Keep a stop at Rs1,105 and go long. Add to the position between Rs1,125 and Rs1,130.
Book profits at Rs1,135.
Target prices, projected movements in terms of next session, unless otherwise stated
Exxon Insists It Can Bolster Climate Speech Claims
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 4:19 PM EST) -- ExxonMobil on Thursday told a New York federal judge that it should be allowed to submit additional allegations that the attorneys general of New York and Massachusetts conspired to deprive the oil giant of its free speech rights on climate change issues, claiming the prosecutors’ opposition “smacks of pure desperation.”
New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman and Massachusetts AG Maura Healey are fighting Exxon’s bid to amend its suit claiming the prosecutors’ probes of the company are the product of a conspiracy with environmentalists and like-minded...
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Passengers check in among left pieces of luggage at Brussels Zaventem Airport in Brussels on Thursday, June 15, 2017. A power outage hit Brussels airport early Thursday, delaying departing planes and leaving hundreds of people stranded outside the terminal. Virginia Mayo AP Photo
For how much longer are we citizens going to live in fear of terrorists and all the cowards who take people’s lives?
We certainly want a deterrent. Those in Parliament who have voted on capital punishment are only a small fraction of the entire country. We, the residents, ought to have our opinions heard and be given a vote on such serious matters. No matter which MP we vote for, we want a Parliament which is putting innocent people’s lives first. How much of our money has provided food and other important needs to such as Myra Hindley and Ian Brady who took children’s lives in the 60s?
Yet we have people not in proper homes and with no food who are dependent on others. I would sooner my money go to these rather than terrorists who have taken or destroyed a person’s most important possession, their life, some of which are children and even babies who have never had a life.
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Beck Crescent, Mansfield (NB, this is NOT Mansfield’s mayor but a resident of the same name)
Imre Speizer, Research Analyst at Westpac points out that NZD/GBP remains stuck in a sideways range of 0.5600- 0.5750.
Key Quotes
“GBP offers little appeal amid ongoing background negatives including: 1) persistent Brexit vulnerabilities; and 2) a central bank that is clearly in no rush to begin normalising monetary policy, judging by its recent projection downgrades.”
“The data calendar this week includes July inflation, labour market/wages and retail sales next week. Brexit and political vulnerabilities persist.”
“3 months ahead: Our view that NZD/GBP could rise above 0.59 by year end is dependent on uncertainty from Brexit eventually causing a slowdown in activity.”
Which Class of 2021 baseball players are among our top 50? Find out now from Colorado Prep Report!
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Apple Inc.’s general counsel, who maintained a low profile before a debate over the balance of privacy and national security thrust him into the national spotlight last year, is retiring.
Bruce Sewell will leave the technology company at the end of the year after holding the role since 2009, Apple said Friday. Mr. Sewell testified before a House of Representatives committee in March 2016 to defend Apple’s refusal to unlock a smartphone belonging to a shooter in the deadly San Bernardino, Calif., attack.
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Waupaca County officials are asking for your help in locating 15-year-old Andrew Robinson of Tigerton.
They say Robinson was last seen on Wednesday august 9th, and believe he left home on his own.
A 1996 silver Toyota pickup truck is also missing. That truck has the license plate number ma-4507.
County officials also believe a handgun was stored in the truck.
If you have any information, please call the Waupaca County Sheriff's Office.
Hannah Marie Welling, 19, died at 9:55 p.m. Friday, Aug. 11, 2017, at Saint Louis University Hospital due to complications with leukemia.
Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15, at Elias, Kallal, and Schaaf Funeral Home, 2521 Edward St. in Alton. Second visitation will be 9 a.m. until service at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 16, at Messiah Lutheran, 920 Milton Road in Alton. Burial will follow at Fosterburg Cemetery in Fosterburg.
While the Scheldt estuary may look extremely wide, the passageway for big ships is very small. The vessel had just left the port this morning and was bound for Hamburg when things went wrong.
The Bocht van Bath is one of the most hazardous sections of the Western Scheldt. However, the accident was due to a technical failure, Annik Dirkx of the Antwerp Port Company told the VRT. Because of the failure, the ship could no longer be manoeuvred correctly.
The giant went straight ahead, running into the shore at a relatively high speed of 12 knots, it is said (over 20 km/u). The VRT's Luc De Smet said the scene looks like the ship almost continued straight into a small village.
The vast majority of schools throughout Portsmouth and the wider Havant area were preparing to take on children as young as four in September.
A survey conducted by The News showed most headteachers would admit them on a part-time basis at first.
This policy followed guidelines laid down by Hampshire County Council which recommended children who had just turned four should start with three morning sessions a week.
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Cultured Code has released Things 3.5 with a lengthy list of additions and improvements for the task manager. The update adds collapsible areas so longer project lists can be hidden, broadens app-wide tag searches to include items with nested tags, enhances copy and paste to create to-dos when pasting text from other apps, improves the Today Widget to show inline icons for checklists and reminders, lets you customize settings for the MacBook Pro’s Touch Bar, and detects links wherever they appear. ($49.99 new from the Mac App Store, 17.5 MB, release notes, macOS 10.11+)
Miami Marlins' Jose Urena delivers a pitch to Tampa Bay Rays' Jake Bauers during the first inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, July 4, 2018, in Miami. Wilfredo Lee AP Photo
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CHICAGO, April 24 (Reuters) - Caterpillar Inc on Tuesday upgraded the outlook for 2018 profits after the world’s largest heavy-duty equipment maker beat estimates for first-quarter earnings on strong global demand for its equipment.
The Deerfield-‎Illinois based company now expects the full-year profit to range between $9.75 to $10.75 per share compared with $7.75 to $8.75 per share it projected earlier.
For the first quarter, the company reported a net profit of $2.74 per share, above analysts’ consensus forecast of $2.04 per share. (Reporting by Rajesh Kumar Singh Editing by Nick Zieminski)
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Tennessee student, Keaton Jones, went viral when his mother shared him speaking out on the bullies at his school. Celebrities are coming together to bring awareness to bullying and Hailee Steinfeld, is inviting him to be her date to the Pitch Perfect 3 premiere tomorrow!
CHICAGO (AP) — The trial is underway for a former Boston Celtics basketball player accused of receiving guns that were stolen off a freight train in Chicago.
Forty-three-year-old Nate Driggers looked on Monday during opening statements. A prosecutor held up one of the guns and told jurors Driggers dealt in stolen goods.
The theft of around 100 new handguns, valued at $50,000, occurred on April 12, 2015, at a South Side rail yard. Prosecutors say the thieves were street gang members and delivered 30 guns to Driggers the same day.
A defense lawyer said the government’s main witnesses are the thieves themselves who have reason to lie in hopes of reduced sentences.
Driggers’ career in the NBA was brief. He played in about a dozen games for the Celtics in the 1996-97 season.
Police are searching for suspects after one man was killed and another wounded in a shooting in Queens early Monday.The men were shot on 124th Street in Ozone Park just before 3:45 a.m.A 31-year-old man died of gunshot wounds to the chest. A 24-year-old man was shot in the back and is in stable condition at Jamaica Medical Center.It is New York City's first homicide of 2017.The shooting appeared to have stemmed from an attempted robbery, but nothing was taken.Two men fled the scene in a dark colored vehicle, police say.No arrests have been made.
WASHINGTON—The nation’s new, all-Republican leadership begins to take power Tuesday with an ambitious agenda of tax cuts, regulation rollbacks and repeal of President Barack Obama’s health law, but they face a complicated legislative path pocked with unresolved policy details.
After new senators are sworn in Tuesday by Vice President Joe Biden, a symbol of the departing Democratic administration, and House members by GOP Speaker Paul...
Kristin Cavallari is living her best life and she's working very hard to maintain it.
In this new teaser for Very Cavallari, which premieres Sunday, July 8 at 10 p.m., the reality TV starlet reveals just how determined she is to maintain a work/life balance.
Not only is Kristin as dedicated as ever to the family she's built with husband Jay Cutler, but she also has business success on the brain. For those of you who are unaware, the MTV alum recently launched her very own lifestyle brand, Uncommon James.
"This is a big deal for me," Kristin notes. "I can't fail."
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It is natural to want to help people in need, but experts say giving cash to panhandlers may not be the best method. A better way to help is by donating to local charities designed to work with the homeless.
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Olson went 2-for-4 with a double and a run in Sunday's 14-0 Cactus League win over the White Sox.
Olson has a somewhat less prolific home run pace going this spring compared to the jaw-dropping long-ball display he put on during his rookie season, but he's enjoyed a solid exhibition slate overall. The 23-year-old has slugged a pair of round trippers and has posted a solid .293 average over 47 plate appearances across 15 spring games. Set for an everyday first base job, Olson will look to put a significant dent in the 27.8 percent strikeout rate he generated in 2017 while keeping his power numbers robust.
The Jonathan Law girls cross country team defeated West Haven, Stratford and Platt Tech at Eisenhower Park in Milford on Friday.
Laura Dennigan placed first overall with a time of 22:20 for coach Linwood Schulte’s Lady Lawmen.
Irmina Chrzastek was second in 23:15, Kaylee Brotherton fourth in 23:44 and Chloe McCullough fifth in 23:59.
Jordyn Konlian took sixth in 24:18, followed by Samantha Franzman 24:27, Cassandra Soda 25:09 and Sarah Paulus 25:11.
Here’s the first trailer for Pacific Rim: Uprising starring John Boyega from Star Wars: The Force Awakens, who stars as the rebellious Jake Pentecost. John takes over from Idris Elba to play a once-promising Jaeger pilot whose legendary father gave his life to secure humanity’s victory against the monstrous “Kaiju.” This is going to be an epic 3D adventure film that also stars Scott Eastwood and Charlie Day. In theaters March 23rd, 2018.
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Disney’s animated phenomenon, “Frozen,” may not have been a heartwarming tale of sisterly love if its creators stuck to the film’s original planned ending.
“Frozen” producer Peter Del Vecho tells Entertainment Weekly the original version of the film was more in line with the Hans Christian Andersen tale on which it’s based. Del Vecho says princess sisters Anna and Elsa weren’t related in early scripts. He says “Elsa was a self-proclaimed Snow Queen, but she was a villain and pure evil.”
The drafts included a finale with Elsa using her powers to save the kingdom, but Del Vecho says the character’s evilness gave them “no emotional connection” to her. The filmmakers finally got things right after reworking the script.
A sequel to the film is in production.
New York Yankees' Chase Headley, right, slides into home plate to score on a single by Brett Gardner as Los Angeles Angels catcher Martin Maldonado waits for the throw during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, June 13, 2017, in Anaheim, Calif. New York Yankees' Brett Gardner follows through on an RBI single to tie the score during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, Tuesday, June 13, 2017, in Anaheim, Calif.
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Aaron Carter has left the treatment facility where he was trying to “improve his health and work on his overall wellness” in the hopes of “coming back stronger than ever before” after only two weeks.
“Aaron has left the facility where he has been working on his wellness. Several legal and personal matters arose that required his immediate and in-person attention,” the 29-year-old singer’s rep, Steve Honig, told Page Six in a statement Friday.
He continued, “He is still very much committed to his wellness and will be continually working toward being the best person possible.”
No further details were provided regarding the legal and personal matters.
Page Six reported in September that the family of the former child star was talking to the authorities and experts about ways to intervene after a string of concerning incidents including a DUI arrest and a serious car accident. Carter also appeared on an episode of “The Doctors,” where Dr. Travis Stork told him he was lucky to be alive.
At a time when Trump is trying to destroy anything that guzzles fossil fuels, and does not look and move like a car, all of the state Democrats in Olympia voted for $2.3 billion in transit cuts. Seattle Transit Blog has the details, which involve a reevaluation of taxes on cars.
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ISLAMABAD: Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Wednesday strongly condemned what he said brutal police torture against young doctors in Peshawar.
In a statement issued, the PPP chairman said that slogans of the change have been unmasked on Peshawar streets where young doctors were subjected to worst torture during their peaceful protest for genuine demands.
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari extended full support to the protesting doctors and their grievances.
He also demanded release of the arrested young doctors and punishment to police personnel involved in torture.
FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. – The North Peace Secondary School’s basketball teams were busy over the weekend.
The Senior Boys and Girls Basketball teams were in Edmonton competing at the Sturgeon Composite High School. The Girls placed first in the consolation round, while the boys brought placed third overall in what was a very competitive tournament.
The Junior Boys Basketball team was participating in Prince George at the Ice Breaker tournament. The team won every game they played in except for their final match of the weekend resulting in a second place finish.
The Senior Boys and Girls are headed for the Scona Basketball Tournament in Edmonton this weekend.
Metrotvnews.com, Jakarta: PT Cirebon Electric Power has signed a loan agreement worth around USD1.74 billion or equal to around Rp23 trillion.
"The loan agreement is very important," PT Cirebon Electric Power president director Heru Dewanto said in a press release on Tuesday.
The loan agreement was signed with the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC), the Korea Eximbank (Kexim) and the Nippon Export and Investment Insurance (NEXI).The loan agreement was signed for the coal-fired power plant Cirebon Unit 2 project.PT Cirebon Electric Power is an international consortium of Marubeni Corporation, Korea Midland Power Co. Ltd. (Komipo), Samtan Co. Ltd and PT Indika Energy.(WAH)
April 24 (Reuters) - InVivo Therapeutics Holdings Corp :
* INVIVO THERAPEUTICS HOLDINGS CORP FILES FOR OFFERING OF UP TO $8 MILLION SHARES OF COMMON STOCK, WARRANTS TO PURCHASE SHARES OF COMMON STOCK - SEC FILING Source text (bit.ly/2HrYEIM) Further company coverage:
Joplin Parks and Recreation, the Joplin Convention and Visitors Bureau, and Fletcher Toyota are excited to announce the next movie for the Movies in the Park series for 2017.
Everyone is welcome to bring a blanket or lawn chairs and enjoy the movie “Space Jam” under the stars on an inflatable movie screen at Joe Becker Stadium after the Joplin Outlaws game on Saturday, June 17th. Guests do not need to attend the baseball game to attend the movie, but can enter the ballpark for free after the 6th inning.
The movie is rated PG with a run time of 87 minutes. Popcorn, soda, and candy will be available for purchase on-site.
Thanks to a generous sponsorship from Fletcher Toyota, movies will be shown throughout the summer and fall. The next movie will be Finding Dory on Friday, July 21st at dusk at Schifferdecker Park.
For more information, please call the Joplin Parks and Recreation Department at 417-625-4750 or visit www.joplinparks.org.
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A Mitchell man accused of dragging his child alongside a moving vehicle over the weekend is in the Scotts Bluff County Jail.
Court documents say a Scotts Bluff County Sheriff’s Deputy responded to Mitchell following a disturbance with Austin Weller and his wife.
The victim said Weller forced her into his vehicle Sunday afternoon after she refused to go with him to get cigarettes. The victim said Weller tried to close the passenger door on her foot and she grabbed her son’s arm in an effort to get him in the vehicle. The victim and witnesses said her son was dragged beside the vehicle for a time as Weller disobeyed her commands to stop the car.
Weller was apprehended later in Scottsbluff and taken into custody for three counts of domestic assault regarding previous physical arguments with his wife Saturday and Sunday, false imprisonment, cruelty to a child and two minor drug possession charges.
Twitter learnt some serious lessons from The Queen's Petronella, who showed some serious guts when she asked her boss for a raise and include her in her will.
The feisty helper, played by Thembsie Matu, told her boss TGOM (played by Rami Chuene) that she can't afford to watch her go bankrupt as that would affect her negatively.
Petronella told her boss straight to her face that she needs to remain rich so that she could include her in her will "just like Madiba did". #LifeGoals
The hilarious scene left viewers unable to contain their laughter. The actress also posted the video, encouraging her fans to tell their bosses what they want, without fear or favour.
US economic growth revised down to 2.2 percent annual rate in first quarter, as consumers slowed spending sharply
WASHINGTON (AP) — US economic growth revised down to 2.2 percent annual rate in first quarter, as consumers slowed spending sharply. Translator To read this article in one of Houston's most-spoken languages, click on the button below. US & World
Elementary and Middle School Students in Valdosta are spending the week learning about Science, Technology, Engineering and Math, otherwise known as STEM programs.
It’s part of the Camp Innovation held at Valdosta State University.
Students built castles, learned about the solar system, and worked in groups to complete different tasks.
Camp volunteers say it's always a blast seeing how much the kids learn.
"They are very creative and technology savvy, they know more about iPhones than we do, so this comes second nature. It’s nice to see how they use their knowledge to make and build things stem related,” said Lamar Reid, Camp Staff.
The camp has been held during the summer for six years.
Some students say they enjoy it so much that they participate every single year.
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Rani Mukerji was seen promoting her movie Hichki with much enthusiasm recently. The movie's release date has been shifted from February 23 to March 23. Rani plays Naina Mathur, who has a nervous system disorder, Tourette Syndrome that forces an individual to make involuntary repetitive movements or sounds. The actor had recently told indianexpress.com during an interview that she didn't miss being away from the big screen. The actor said that her long break has done wonders for her and that she hopes to translate some of that magic on screen with her upcoming movie. (Source: Photo by Varinder Chawla)
Brian Murphy and the Superstar Mike Morris discuss the Vikings matchup with the Chicago Bears on Monday night. Will Sam Bradford play? Also, John Heidt has a news and sports update. The guys then debate the Cam Newton story.
She's taking control!
Selena Gomez has always been very open about her health battles. Late last year, the star revealed that she had undergone a kidney transplant and has been out spoken about her battle with anxiety and depression. She's nothing if not honest with her struggles. This year, she is continuing to put herself first.
She recently underwent a two-week treatment program in New York for her same issues, and a source says she is on the mend. "She had a difficult year, especially towards the end, and she wanted to spend some time focusing on herself," a source tells E! about her recent stay. How is Justin Bieber helping her?
DENVER >> The U.S. Customs and Border Patrol has fined a woman $500 for not declaring she was bringing a free apple into the U.S. that she received on her Delta Air Lines flight from Paris.
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DENVER >> The U.S. Customs and Border Patrol has fined a woman $500 for not declaring she was bringing a free apple into the U.S. that she received on her Delta Air Lines flight from Paris.
Crystal Tadlock tells KDVR-TV in Denver that flight attendants had passed out the apples and she placed it in her carry-on to save for her flight from Minneapolis to Denver. Her bag was randomly searched by Customs.
Tadlock says the agent asked her if her trip to France was expensive and when she said yes he told her it was about to get more expensive after charging her $500.
Delta says it recommends all passengers comply with Customs regulations.
Customs declaration forms ask passengers if they are bringing any fruits or vegetables into the country.
Tribune-Star/Austen LeakeSunny Sunday: The group participating in the New Year's Day Nature Walk at Hawthorn Park made their way all over the park by way of the trails. Tribune-Star/Austen LeakeAn easy resolution: While participants in the New Year's Day Nature Walk were asked to write their resolutions down with chalk, Zoe Hylman decided she would rather draw a picture.
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3 charged in statewide telephone extortion ring
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — New York authorities have charged three men with extorting money from dozens of people across the state by falsely claiming to have kidnapped their relatives and threatening to harm them if ransom wasn't paid.
Attorney General Barbara Underwood and state police Superintendent George Beach announced Tuesday that a 27-year-old man from Puerto Rico and two Syracuse men, ages 26 and 40, are charged with multiple counts of grand larceny, attempted grand larceny, coercion and conspiracy.
The extortion operation involved phoning people and claiming to have taken a close relative from an accident scene where someone had been injured. Authorities say the ringleader would threaten to harm the relative if money wasn't paid to cover the injured person's insurance bills.
Authorities say more than 55 people were victimized before the suspects were arrested.
FORT WORTH, Texas — The humble pecan is being rebranded as more than just pie.
Pecan growers and suppliers are hoping to sell U.S. consumers on the virtues of North America’s only native nut as a hedge against a potential trade war with China, the pecan’s largest export market.
The pecan industry is also trying to crack the fast-growing snack-food industry.
The Fort Worth, Texas-based American Pecan Council has been formed in the wake of a new federal marketing order that allows the industry to band together and assess fees for research and promotion.
Critics call such orders government-backed cartels. But council members hope to elevate the pecan to the ranks of the almond and pistachio.
Soul Asylum, Guided by Voices with The Suicide Commandos
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Welcome, friends, to round three of Alpha Male Madness 2018!
The search for 2018's most beloved TV actor continues as the Sweet 16 battle it out for your votes. Only eight can continue on to round four, and you know the drill by now.
You can vote as many times you want for as many actors as you want until the poll closes, and be sure to rally your friends on Twitter with the hashtag #AlphaMaleMadness.
At this stage in the game, we've got quite a few regulars¯—Bob Morley, Sam Heughan, Stephen Amell, Jensen Ackles—all doing quite well, but there are also some newbies who are not to be messed with, like The 100's Jarod Joseph and Wynonna Earp's Tim Rozon. It's still anyone's game, so get to voting!
Several area fire departments responding to River City Hardwoods tonight for a fire at the business.
A TV-6 crew report a very heavy fire and police presence at River City Hardwoods. Smoke is still seen coming from the top of the building.
Police and fire officials say the fire was put out within minutes of seven different fire stations being called in.
Muscatine Fire Department, West Liberty, Grand View, Wapello, . Fruitland, Columbus Junction.
There are no injuires have been reported so far.
This is a developing story. Stay tuned to the KWQC News app for the latest information.
April 28 Ferrellgas Partners Lp-
* Ferrellgas Partners L.P. announces amendment to its revolving credit facility
* Ferrellgas Partners Lp - facility is now 'right-sized' at $575 million compared to previous $700 million, eliminating $125 million of excess availability Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
LONDON The chief executive of BlackRock (BLK.N), the world's biggest asset manager, said on Wednesday the firm was in the "best position it's ever been in" and second-quarter flows remained "quite strong".
BlackRock earlier reported a 31 percent jump in quarterly profit and Larry Fink said he was particularly pleased about the broad-based nature of demand, with net inflows across all product areas, client types and regions.
While second-quarter flows into BlackRock's funds were positive, investors were now looking for company earnings to justify further stock market gains, he told Bloomberg TV.
Fink also said the firm was looking at three or four tech-related acquisitions, without giving details.
(Reporting by Simon Jessop and Maiya Keidan; editing by Carolyn Cohn)
Boys and girls, it's time to get out your bodysuits and high heels. Learn how to dance like Queen B at this Beyoncé tribute class with choreography experts from Beyography followed by a drag performance by Beardoncé. 8-10 pm. Free.
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Sonora, CA – As tree mortality levels elevate across the Mother Lode PG&E is helping fund targeted programs sponsored by three local fire safe councils.
Specifically, the Yosemite Foothill Fire Safe Council is receiving a $75,000 PG&E grant to apply to its tree mortality aid programs. The Highway 108 Fire Safe Council will be getting $50,000 that it is using to pay for log removals from fuel breaks near county roads. The Calaveras Foothills Fire Safe Council will tap $75,000 in financial assistance from the utility to help cover its door-to-door chipping program as well as defensible space clearing for seniors and disabled citizens.
According to PG&E officials, this is the fourth consecutive year the utility has funded fire safe council projects to help residents protect homes as well as their communities and the local environment from wildfire. This year’s awards, which totaled $2 million, were made to 43 councils in 22 counties.
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RICHMOND, Va. -- An upper-level trough will deepen across Central Virginia Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, developing a nor’easter off the Virginia coast.
Rain will develop Tuesday night, with the rain changing to snow early Wednesday morning.
Surface temps will be a degree or two above freezing during much of the snowfall, limiting accumulations to grassy surfaces. But roadways could become covered during periods of the heaviest snow Wednesday morning.
The snow will end Wednesday afternoon and evening, with temps falling below freezing by Thursday morning.
Slick travel will be a possibility across parts of the area Thursday morning, before temps warm above freezing by 9 or 10 a.m.
A winter storm watch has been issued for parts of western Virginia and the Shenandoah Valley region. The Richmond area is not included.
Dry and cool weather is expected Friday and Saturday, with more rain and possibly mixed precipitation on Sunday.
Bow Wow Yes, Fan Chase Was the Real Deal ... I'm Laughing at Haters
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Bow Wow is sticking to his story ... that pack of rabid fans really was on his tail, and no ... he did NOT pay them. In other words -- NO #BowWowChallenge.
We talked to Shad Moss on TMZ Live and he broke down the story behind that viral video of screaming fans in Charlotte. He's seen all the haters come for him on the Internet ... and even understands why they'd be skeptical.
But Shad's finally able to laugh along with all the Bow Wow Challenge memes and videos on social media. So, he's not really sweating the haters.
However, he did offer an explanation for the private jet post that started the whole thing, and claims it was all about his mood.
If you're still skeptical, we get it -- but props to Bow Wow for addressing it. For real.
April 6 Old Dominion Freight Line Inc:
* Old Dominion Freight Line Inc - co, MLB announced that Old Dominion will be "official freight carrier for Major League Baseball"
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To perform Richard Wagner’s opera Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg in its entirety takes four-and-a-half hours. So the Akron Symphony isn’t doing THAT for their next concert. (Not that that would be a bad thing!)
Instead, music director Christopher Wilkins and his ensemble will be joined by some major vocal firepower to present highlights from this light-hearted (unusual for Wagner) opera.
The evening, taking place at E.J. Thomas Hall, will kick off with 45-year-old contemporary composer Kevin Puts’ Inspiring Beethoven, an imagining of how Beethoven composed his famous Symphony No. 7, followed by a performance of the symphony.
The Akron Symphony Chorus and Summit Chorale Society’s Masterworks Chorale, with Marie Bucoy-Calavan conducting, will then join the orchestra following intermission for Brahms’ Song of the Fates before the entire ensemble digs into highlights from Die Meistersinger.
Tickets are $25-$55.
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James Manuel Painter, 65 of Rome, was arrested this week after police said he swung at a 59 year-old woman in an attempt to strike her while acting in a violent manner.
Witnesses said that they heard Painter tell the victim that “I will kill you” and “I will knock your teeth down your throat”.
Police added that Painter said that he last hit the woman eight months ago when he became angry after she “was four days late bringing him food.”
BUDAPEST, April 12 Hungarian agricultural producer prices fell by an annual 2 percent in February following a revised 3.2 percent decline in January, the Central Statistics Office (KSH) said on Wednesday.
Vegetable, fruit and cereals prices declined by 7.3 percent from the previous year in February, while livestock and related product prices were 8.2 percent higher.
In the first two months, agricultural producer prices were down 2.7 percent year-on-year. (Reporting by Gergely Szakacs)
Twins take famed photog's widow to court for a share of estate The famed photographer who seduced Marilyn Monroe with his lens spent his final years flanked by a pair of sexy brunettes who are fighting for a share of his estate....
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WASHINGTON, April 13 The U.S. Treasury said on Thursday it would conduct a small-value buyback operation on April 19 to ensure operational readiness of its buyback infrastructure.
The operation "should not be viewed by market participants as a precursor or signal of any pending policy changes regarding Treasury's use of buybacks more broadly," the Treasury said in a statement.
The operation will be conducted by the Treasury's fiscal agent, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Only primary dealers may submit bids.
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A teenager awaiting sentence after admitting committing terrorism offences has been arrested by police on another terror offence.
West Midlands Police said the 16-year-old was arrested on Saturday and is being questioned on suspicion of distributing a terrorist publication.
He is currently being held at a police station in the West Midlands under PACE legislation and the arrest was intelligence-led, with no immediate threat to the public.
The youngster was 15 when he was charged in October with another terror offence after being stopped at Birmingham Airport in June.
He had been reported missing by his family.
West Midlands Police said the teenager is due to be sentenced at Stratford Youth Court, east London, on February 20, after having previously pleaded guilty to one count of preparing for terrorist acts under Section 5 of the Terrorism Act 2006 (attempting to travel).
NEW BERLIN  American Legion Post 348, located at 6 Academy Street in New Berlin, for many years has went without the necessary handicap accessible features for decades until recently when members of the Impact Project dedicated their time and resources to help our local veterans.
On Saturday June 10, the project was deemed finished and a ribbon cutting ceremony was set to unveil the new renovations to the building. The New Berlin Mayor Terry Potter, Impact Project Director James Willard, members of the 348 post and numerous volunteers from surrounding communities who helped with updating the Post attended the symbolic ribbon cutting ceremony.
Amnesty International has been instructed to give back a donation it received from the billionaire George Soros.
However, the organisation has stated that they will not comply with the instruction.
Commentator John McGuirk and Colm O'Gorman, director of Amnesty International, joined us to discuss this.
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‘Female-fronted’ is a contentious descriptor, but Patricia Andrade’s voice lends Portuguese doom quintet Sinistro such powerfully, uniquely feminine qualities that it seems remiss not to flag up her sex straightaway, alongside all those classic gender-stereotypical adjectives like ‘sweet’, ‘sultry’, ‘sassy’, ‘angelic’, ‘graceful’, ‘ethereal’ etc. And yet, even if Sinistro had a longhaired beardy dude popping his temple vein with every furious bellow (or indeed no singer at all, as was the case on their 2012 debut), this band would still carry a rare undercurrent of delicacy and grace on their third album. It’s not just the standard light-and-shade dynamism, it’s that Sinistro sound equally at home crafting emotional Floydian ambient textures as uranium-weight riff constellations. Happily, they’re ultra-adept at weaving these elements together with subtlety and taste, while Patricia’s radiant ululations take them to a higher plain altogether.
Aug 13 (Reuters) - GULF NORTH AFRICA HOLDING CO
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Rising local star Julie Tan, 24, told reporters after Sunday's Star Awards she had decided to leave Mediacorp as a full-time artist. It came after she failed to make the Top 10 Most Popular Female Artistes list, The Straits Times reported. Tan, who was last year's winner for Best Supporting Actress, will not be renewing her contract with Mediacorp when it ends in June, but she will continue pursuing her passion in acting. She promised to reveal more at a later date.
The long wait begins for Manchester City fans.
Pep Guardiola's side begin to depart for international duty as national team duties take centre-stage.
The Blues flew back from their warm weather training camp over the weekend and were greeted by the arctic conditions of Manchester.
City are not in action for nearly two weeks when they travel to face Everton in the Premier League fixture.
It is an agonising pause for supporters with the Blues knowing that victory in the next two matches will secure them the league title.
Instead supporters will have to endure a fortnight of fear as they cross their fingers and hope that no first-team players suffer from injuries while representing their countries.
In terms of transfer news, City youngster Angus Gunn is linked with potential summer moves to Celtic and Stoke.
Stick with us as we bring you all the updates LIVE from the Etihad.
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First responders were quickly on the scene Wednesday morning, July 4, at 3rd Avenue and 11th Street South in Cranbrook, when two cars collided at the intersection. One car was flipped on its roof. Witness reports say the First Responders helped get the female driver out of the car, who seemed to have only minor injuries. Photo by Sheri Lord.
MANISTEE — A Manistee man sentenced in January for criminal sexual conduct charges was in court again this week for re-sentencing. Michael Kragor, 24, pleaded no contest on Jan. 9 […]
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The council today also voted to continue the city's curfew for juveniles. The ordinance is reviewed every three years.
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Mr Koch and his brother Charles, hugely wealthy industrialists, along with their political network, spent nearly $400 million in the 2012 election.
At one point they had a plan to spend $889 million in 2016 but they decided not to back Mr Trump.
Mr Koch is a member at the Trump International course and “loves the club,” according to John Damgard, another Republican donor who was also in Mr Hurt’s group.
Mr Damgard told CNN that neither he nor Mr Koch were aware Mr Hurt had written a critical biography of Mr Trump.
He told CNN: “Obviously it was something he didn’t like. It is his golf course and certainly it is his right. “We were on the putting green. Harry came and said ‘Mr Trump doesn’t want us to play.’ We went to a different place.”
Police have arrested the man who sucker-punched a traffic agent on Staten Island earlier this week, authorities said.
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Divon D. Cochrane, 27, was charged late Thursday night with assault and harassment for attacking the on-duty traffic agent in Port Richmond on Wednesday around 3 p.m., police said.
Disturbing footage from the scene shows Cochrane on his cell phone just moments before he approaches the uniformed agent from behind near Herberton St. and Post Ave.
Cochrane is shown following the 50-year-old victim as he crosses the street. The crazed man then hangs up the phone, creeps up behind his target and punches him in the neck.
The traffic agent fell to the ground and lost consciousness, officials said. He was rushed to Staten Island University Hospital North where he was treated for a head injury and bruising to the neck.
AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi. (File/Photo) AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi. (File/Photo)
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has said that mosques cannot be handed over to anybody simply because a cleric says so as Allah owns places of worship. His statement came in the backdrop of the Shia Central Waqf Board of Uttar Pradesh telling the Supreme Court that a mosque could be built in a Muslim-dominated area at a reasonable distance from the disputed site in Ayodhya. “Masjids cannot be given just bcos 1 Maulana says so, Allah is the owner not a Maulana once a Masjid always a Masjid,” Owaisi tweeted.
“Masjids can be managed by Shia, Sunni, Barelvi, Sufi, Deobandi, Salafi, Bohri but they are not owners ALLAH is the owner even AIMPLB cannot give,” he posted on social networking site Twitter on Sunday.
“Masjids are built by people who believe in Day of Judgment and fear ALLAH only. It is duty of Muslims to offer namaz in masjid that is protection,” he added.
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MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened near the intersection of Concordia and Richards on the city’s north side on Tuesday, April 24.
Officials say the shooting happened around 4:20 p.m. A male victim was taken to a hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Milwaukee police are seeking suspects.
March 19 (Reuters) - IDEA BANK SA:
* SAID ON FRIDAY THAT THE POLISH FINANCIAL SUPERVISION AUTHORITY (KNF) ADVISES THE COMPANY TO INCREASE ITS OWN FUNDS THROUGH RETAINING FY 2017 PROFIT
* WITHIN 7 DAYS KNF AWAITS THE STAND OF IDEA BANK’S MANAGEMENT BOARD AND THE SUPERVISORY BOARD ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ABOVE RECOMMENDATION
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Caitriona Balfe was nominated for a 2018 Golden Globe for her work as Claire on Outlander this season!
Her co-star Sam Heughan took to Twitter to recognize his co-star’s amazing work that season by offering a congratulations message!
“Congratulations @caitrionambalfe yazzzzz!!! @goldenglobes” Sam tweeted, with some celebratory emojis. We can’t wait to see Sam and Caitriona on the red carpet at the big event.
Meanwhile, Sam and the show were both snubbed for nominations this year. See our full list of snubs if you missed it.
The season three finale of Outlander just aired last night – and we’re already going through withdrawal!
ISLAMABAD :The Supreme Court Tuesday served notices to former presidents, General (r) Pervez Musharraf, Asif Ali Zardari, former Attorney-General Justice (r) Malik Mohammed Qayyum and the National Accountability Bureau. A three-judge bench led by Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar issued the notices after preliminary hearing in a plea moved by Feroze Shah Gilani in connection with National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO). During course of proceedings, Gilani pleaded before the bench that the NRO caused a loss of billions of rupees. Chief Justice asked the petitioner as to the purpose of the petition, observing that the Supreme Court had already declared the NRO null and void.However, the court issued notices to the respondents seeking their replies and adjourned furtherhearing of the case for a month.
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McCollum compiled 15 points (5-11 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four assists, two rebounds, three steals and a block across 22 minutes in Thursday's 106-101 preseason win over the Raptors.
McCollum was red-hot from long distance during his time on the court, draining multiple threes for the second time in as many exhibitions. The fifth-year guard is 6-for-11 from behind the arc over the first pair of preseason tilts and looks to already be approaching regular-season form. McCollum played 80 games for a second consecutive campaign in 2016-17, generating career bests in points (23.0), rebounds (3.6), shooting percentage (48.0), three-point percentage (42.1) and free-throw percentage (91.2). He's slated for his typical high-usage role alongside perennial All-Star Damian Lillard in the coming season, although the presence of Jusuf Nurkic down low for a full campaign should help redistribute some of the Blazers starting five's offensive load.
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PITTSBURGH (AP) – A former Pennsylvania lawmaker has been sentenced to 18 months of house arrest for his role in an illegal gambling machine operation.
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that Marc Gergely was also ordered Monday to spend three years on probation after completing the sentence.
The seven-term Democratic representative pleaded guilty in Allegheny County to misdemeanor conspiracy and campaign finance violation counts.
Gergely was accused of aiding an illegal video gambling operation that had some 335 machines at 70 restaurants, bars, bowling alleys and other locations.
Prosecutors alleged that Gergely used his position to assuage the fears of business owners who were leery of putting gambling machines in their establishments.
Defense attorney Charles Porter Jr. sought leniency, saying his client had never been in trouble before and had accepted responsibility.
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University Of Lagos 2016/2017 Matriculation Ceremony Date Announced.
The general public are hereby informed that the Matriculation Ceremony of the University of Lagos (UNILAG)for students admitted in the 2016/2017 Academic Session will hold as follows: Date: Friday, January 13, 2017 Time: 12 noon Venue: Multipurpose Hall, University of Lagos All matriculating students are expected to be seated by 11:30a.m. Note: We now post …
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Derek Nester was born and raised in Blue Rapids, and graduated from Valley Heights High School in May of 2000. He attended Cowley College in Arkansas City and Johnson County Community College in Overland Park studying Journalism & Media Communication. After stops at KFRM and KCLY radio in Clay Center, he joined KNDY in 2002 as a board operator and play by play announcer. Derek is now responsible for the digital content of Dierking Communications, Inc. six radio stations. In 2005 Derek joined the staff of KCFX radio in Kansas City as a production coordinator for the Kansas City Chiefs Radio Network, which airs on over 70 radio stations across 12 Midwest states and growing.
NEW YORK, April 24 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks slid on Tuesday as 10-year Treasury yields hit 3 percent for the first time in four years, stoking concerns over higher borrowing rates for companies already facing rising costs, and as quarterly results failed to deliver positive outlooks.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 423.32 points, or 1.73 percent, to 24,025.37, the S&P 500 lost 35.74 points, or 1.34 percent, to 2,634.55 and the Nasdaq Composite dropped 121.25 points, or 1.7 percent, to 7,007.35. (Reporting by Stephen Culp Editing by Chris Reese)
Plans to build 150 new homes in Hatton Park were due to be heard tonight (Tuesday) but have been withdrawn,
Taylor Wimpey, who have submitted the application, want to build 150 homes on land to the north of Birmingham Road.
The plans were due to go before Warwick District Council’s planning committee tonight.
This is the second time that the plans have been withdrawn from a planning committee meeting agenda. The plans were also set to go before the planning committee on March 27 but they were removed from the agenda at the request of the developer.
It has been recommended by planning officers that councillors approve the plans.
On the planning portal the plans received 58 letters of objection.
The site has been identified for housing development in the Warwick District Local Plan, which was formally adopted in September 2017.
To view the plans search W/17/2415 on the planning portal.
MEXICO CITY Mexico's cash-strapped construction company ICA (ICA.MX) said on Monday that it posted a net profit of 827 million Mexican pesos (US$43.82 million) in the fourth quarter of 2016, compared with a 16.5 billion peso loss in the fourth quarter of 2015.
ICA, which is struggling under a high dollar-denominated debt load, said it was still focused on restructuring its debt and was preparing to negotiate with its creditors.
Net profit was boosted by a 43 percent increase in sales in the fourth quarter to 5.82 billion pesos.
Total consolidated debt eased 1 percent to 66.8 billion pesos at the end of December 2016 after the company paid off loans to Santander, Deutsche Bank, Barclays and Value that were backed by shares of airport operator Grupo Aeroportuario Del Centro Norte (OMA), ICA said.
(Reporting by Anthony Esposito)
VANDERGRIFT, Pa. (WPXI) – A building in Vandergrift, Pennsylvania was torn down Sunday after it collapsed Saturday, about an hour before a scheduled party.
The Primo Event Hall on Franklin Avenue came crumbling down around 5 p.m. Saturday.
About 100 people were expected to gather Saturday night at the venue for Lisa Chin’s husband’s surprise 40th birthday party. Chin left about 4 p.m. after setting up for the celebration.
“I’m glad everyone was out of there,” she said. “We all feel lucky.”
Murray had just five carries for 11 yards and caught his lone target for 14 yards in Sunday's 24-6 loss at Denver.
Up until last week, it looked like Murray had established himself as Oakland's true workhorse back, but DeAndre Washington has re-emerged over the last two games, rushing for 142 yards and two touchdowns. With Jalen Richard also in the mix for 6-to-10 touches per week, Murray doesn't appear to be that attractive of an option for fantasy owners participating in playoff leagues.
Gary Lee Lipps, who was wanted for several outstanding felony warrants in Bradley and Polk counties, was arrested on Sunday at a residence on Gallatin Road.
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Zafrul Aziz of CIMB also says Malaysia's economic fundamentals are more important to the business community than the results of the upcoming general elections.
HAVANA (AP) — Cuba has opened up its first wholesale market in an economy dominated by government-run enterprises.
State-run newspaper Granma says the market is part of an ongoing effort to “reorganize” commerce on the communist island. The market will sell beans, beer, sugar, cigars and other basic staples for 20 to 30 percent less than the products are sold throughout the country.
Since 2010, the government has authorized about 500,000 people to operate private businesses, and many of them have long-sought access to a wholesale marketplace. Their wait is not over. The government says the market known as the Mercabal is only open to 35 worker-owned cooperatives in Havana, at least for now.
The state-run economy accounts for 70 to 80 percent of the Cuban economy.
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Visit four different galleries each week on a walking tour lead by a representative from one of those galleries.
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– Scott Dawson of the Revival posted the following on Twitter, commenting on the Revival taking out Roman Reigns on Monday’s Raw…
He’s the biggest Superstar in our industry. He’s main evented multiple Wrestlemanias. He’s been THE top guy in the @WWE. And he was taken out by The Revival. You can say what you want about us; call us every name in the book, but you ain’t taking this away…ever. #TopGuys pic.twitter.com/nd5w2sDFQH — Scott Dawson (@ScottDawsonWWE) July 4, 2018
– On last night’s WWE Smackdown, Shinsuke Nakamura cut the following promo, stating that he will take Jeff Hardy’s title at Extreme Rules…
– Here are some highlights from last night’s WWE 205 Live…
Fans of the Minnesota-based retailer Target have long affectionately pronounced its name with a French accent, “Tar-zhay.”
Apparently the president of the United States is one of those fans.
President Donald Trump broke out the Tar-zhay Wednesday morning on live TV — to Target’s CEO Brian Cornell:
Trump just did the “Tarjay” pronunciation of Target — to the @Target CEO. I kind of love it. pic.twitter.com/MmWI6tLnN5 — Bradd Jaffy (@BraddJaffy) February 15, 2017
A Fairfield woman who was killed on Monday morning in an accident in Interstate-80 near Davis has been identified.
Dead is Valerie Jones, 46, who the California Highway Patrol reported, was killed in a solo-vehicle accident while traveling eastbound just east of Mace Boulevard.
The CHP reported that officers learned of the crash around 10:15 a.m. and was initially called in as a traffic collision. However, on their arrival, patrol officers found that a 2015 Nissan, occupied solely by Jones had for an unknown reason gone out of control and left the highway. It was not known how fast the vehicle was traveling.
The Nissan, according to the CHP, continued traveling in a southeasterly direction after it left the highway and collided with a tree. Jones was pronounced dead at the scene.
The collision remains under investigation and officials don’t yet know if alcohol or drugs were a factor in the crash.
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Man climbs into Dunkin' Donuts window, immediately leaves
METHUEN, Mass. (AP) — Perhaps they ran out of Boston Kremes.
A man accused of climbing into the drive-thru window of a Massachusetts Dunkin' Donuts and then promptly climbing right back out has been apprehended.
Police say they responded to a security alarm at a shop in Methuen on Sunday morning and saw video surveillance footage showing a man pushing the drive-thru window open and climbing into the store. He immediately turned and left out the window.
Officials arrested the man Sunday evening but not identified him.
In a Facebook post that included the security footage , police did not say if the man stole anything from the Dunkin' Donuts, or if he has any affiliation with the store.
Team New Zealand is back to full strength in Bermuda with their boat's two wings up and running again after one was heavily damaged in their chaotic nosedive against BAR Racing last week.
The Kiwi sailors were on the water today with their "A" wing following the pitch pole flip last week which left them a mainsail down.
The shore crew worked tirelessly over the last week to get the boat back to full speed.
"They had to rebuild it," Team NZ operations manager Chris Salthouse said.
"They’ve put bits and pieces in and it’s as good as new – it’s like a new one."
Skipper Glenn Ashby is more than happy with the result after a test run of the revamped wing today.
"The boat felt fantastic today," he said.
"We sailed around in six to 11 knots of breeze today. It was a fantastic session."
December 11, 2017, 6:36 PM | CBS News had an extended conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron Monday on a number of issues including terrorism, the future of Jerusalem, and more. We began with the One Planet Summit, which was organized by Macron to focus on climate change following President Trump’s decision to pull the U.S. out of the Paris accord.
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AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) - The Maine Ethics Commission has voted to fine a Democratic candidate for governor due to her failure to file timely and complete campaign finance reports.
Ethics commission staff had found earlier this month that former state representative Diane Russell didn’t provide enough detail on campaign expenditures she listed only as “travel,” ”meals” or other expenses. The Portland Press Herald reports the commission staff had not recommended a fine against Russell because the law does not prescribe penalties for such violations.
The commission voted Wednesday to hand down a $300 fine.
Russell is one of seven Democrats seeking the party’s nomination for governor on June 12. She previously took responsibility for any discrepancies in her campaign finance forms.
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Information from: Portland Press Herald, http://www.pressherald.com
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Pinecreast, CA — Dodge Ridge ski resort will place lift operations “on temporary hold” after today with hopes of reopening at some point this season.
The resort opened this past Saturday with limited lift chairs running (1, 2 and 6), as well as the two conveyors. By late this week only the conveyors were operating, due to the snowmelt that resulted from the above normal temperatures. After today, the operations will be put on hold until additional snow allows for it to potentially re-open.
Meanwhile, nearby Bear Valley, which has the capability of making its own snow, continues to remain open with seven lifts currently running, as of this afternoon.
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Offering two Summer Intern positions with Cottonwood Extension District. One position in Great Bend and one position in Hays. Up to 8 weeks (320 hours), competitive rate. Includes some evenings, weekends; some outside physical labor, duties at County Fair. Must have completed at least four college semesters. Position announcements at www.cottonwood.ksu.edu. Applications due April 2 .
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SINGAPORE: New mega-housing projects, linkways for pedestrians and cyclists, and a larger recreational area at Marsiling - these are some of the plans residents of Woodlands can look forward to. As part of the third batch of estates under the Housing and Development Board's Remaking Our Heartlands programme, the Woodlands estate will be spruced up over the next five to ten years.
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March 30 A portion of the Interstate 85 highway collapsed in Atlanta on Thursday due to a fire under the bridge, the city's fire and rescue agency said.
There were no immediate reports of casualties in the incident but Atlanta Fire and Rescue said on Twitter that all lanes were blocked and that residents should avoid the area. (Reporting by Dan Whitcomb; Editing by Sandra Maler)
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) - Romanian police say they are investigating the "suspicious" death of a well-known journalist who was found dead in his home near the Romanian capital.
Police spokesman Ciprian Romanescu said late Monday that Andrei Gheorghe had died in suspicious circumstances 12 hours earlier.
His body was found in the bathroom of his home in Voluntari, a suburb just north of Bucharest.
The 56-year-old Gheorghe made his career as a radio and television journalist after dictator Nicolae Ceausescu was overthrown in the 1989 anti-communist revolution. He was known for his acerbic comments about current events and politicians.
Police said they received a call Monday evening about his death and are investigating the case. They declined further comment.
HOUSTON (AP) — A Houston television station’s building that flooded and was evacuated last year during live coverage of Hurricane Harvey is being demolished and the property sold.
The Houston Chronicle reports the former KHOU-TV complex along Buffalo Bayou was sold to a group associated with funeral home and cemetery conglomerate Service Corporation International. The property is near SCI headquarters.
Terms weren’t released. Appraisal district records estimate the site is worth at least $13 million.
KHOU, on Aug. 27 during Harvey, tweeted images of water pushing through a front door and flooding the lobby as the staff was forced to evacuate.
KHOU is a CBS affiliate owned by TEGNA (TEG’-nuh). It’s been operating in temporary studios at Houston Public Media.
KHOU in March announced plans for a new complex in the Galleria area.
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Could Baker Mayfield be the first quarterback to go in this year's NFL Draft?
According to sources with ESPN.com, the Browns, who have the first and fourth overall picks, are heavily weighing drafting Mayfield first.
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Apparently the Browns already know who they are drafting first. And Mayfield was discussed as a serious consideration before that decision was made, so there is a chance the former Oklahoma QB could be the 2018 overall top pick.
The Browns' quarterback woes have been heavily documented, and the team became the second franchise in the modern era to go 0-16 last season. Mayfield, who won the Heisman Trophy this past season, would be the Browns' 29th starting quarterback since 1999 if he posts up in Cleveland.
Other quarterbacks that could be drafted in the first round or by the Browns include Josh Allen and Sam Darnold.
Israeli ambassador to Switzerland, Yaakov Kedar, has informed Deputy Foreign Minister Tzipi Hotovely that anti-Semitic signs have been removed from an apartment hotel in the southern resort of Arosa. The ambassador will appeal to the Swiss Foreign Ministry for condemnation.
Hotovely had responded with shock to the signs, which she called "an anti-Semitic manifestation of the worst and ugliest kind." According to Hotovely, the woman who hung the signs should be brought to justice and authorities should not be satisfied with removing them. She added, "The manifestations of anti-Semitism in Europe have not, unfortunately, stopped and we must ensure that in such cases the punishment will produce effective deterrence for those who still harbor the anti-Semitic germ."
Light to moderate rain moves in Sunday morning and lasts into the mid-afternoon. Rainfall accumulations will range from .50" to 1.00".
EUFAULA, Ala. (AP) - Alabama is known for its unusual memorials and statues, and the city of Eufaula is adding to the list with a monument to a fish.
Officials in the lakeside town on the Georgia border have unveiled a 12-foot-tall replica of a largemouth bass to celebrate its claim as the "Big Bass Capital of the World."
Bass fishing draws thousands of people to Lake Eufaula each year, and the state tourism agency awarded a grant to construct the monument. It was unveiled Tuesday.
The agency also funded a marker celebrating the late Tom Mann, who helped get Eufaula on the fishing map with his lure company.
The big fish joins a list of Alabama monuments that includes a boll weevil statue in Enterprise and a coon dog cemetery in Cherokee.
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BOE sees surge in profits
Chinese panel display producer BOE Technology Group Co posted its best performance last year, with a surge in profit.
BOE saw its net profit quadruple to 7.6 billion yuan ($1.2 billion) in 2017, according to a report filed with the Shenzhen Stock Exchange. Revenue rose 36.1 percent to 93.8 billion yuan.
The production of display screens and sensors, the company's main business, generated most of the increases, while its smart system business resulted in a loss of 70 million yuan.
UPDATE 1-Paris picked by South Korea's Naver for new startup incubator
PARIS, June 15 South Korea's Naver Corp plans to open a startup incubator in the new Paris mega-campus for start-ups 'Station F' that has been funded by billionaire Xavier Niel, said Fleur Pellerin, founder of venture capital investor Korelya Capital.
Barbara Anderson Cox, 73, went home to be with her Lord Friday, Dec. 23, 2016.
Barbara was born in Norfolk to the late Odell and Violet Williams Anderson. She was predeceased by a brother, Ronnie Anderson.
Barbara retired as a Driver with the Chesapeake Public Schools after more than 30 years of service; she is a member of Wild Meadow Baptist Church, White Sulphur Springs, and former member of Unity Free Will Baptist Church, Chesapeake.
Left to cherish her mem­ory are: her loving husband, Myles L. Cox, Sr.; daughter, Donna Cox Lang and husband Julian; son, Myles L. Cox, Jr.; grandchildren, Julian, Nathan and Ashley; great-grandchildren, Elijah and Olivia; sister, June Cole; and her brothers, Max and Gary Anderson.
Please visit www.grahamfuneralhome.com to leave a condolence to the family.
ENNISKILLEN man Sean Magee’s rendition of Fairytale of New York really hits the spot as we near the end of the festive season.
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Almost two weeks ago, we reported on a warrant out for the arrest of 28-year-old Gregory L. Thompson, whose February arrest on Puget Ridge in connection with guns and drugs had made citywide news. (The photo at right was distributed by SPD at the time.) The warrant was issued because he had failed to show up for a court hearing. Thompson is back in jail as of Monday afternoon, according to the King County Jail Register, which shows he is being held on two warrants for failure to appear in drug cases, with bail now set at $60,000. We’ll keep watching the case to see what happens next.
In a statement, NCM said that the wave height is expected to be between 4 to 6 feet from 07 PM until 02 AM tomorrow.
DERRY TOWNSHIP, Dauphin County, Pa.-- New Year's Day 2017 is even more special for several local families. They welcomed new babies, bright and early Sunday morning.
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When PinnacleHealth System announced intent to buy four hospitals, it raised the question of how could a three-hospital system afford to acquire four more in a single stroke?
The answer can be found in the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center's application for bond financing to cover assorted projects across the state.
UPMC loaned PinnacleHealth $235 million to buy the four hospitals, which are located in Cumberland, York and Lancaster counties, according to the application. PinnacleHealth paid $231 million for the four hospitals, according to a document the hospitals' former owner, Community Health Systems, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
UPMC borrowed the money for the loan, and plans to pay it off with money from the new bond issue.
UPMC and PinnacleHealth are in the process of merging, with their intent to do so announced at the time PinnacleHealth announced plans to buy the four hospitals.
LONDON, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Britain’s Bexit minister David Davis will meet the European Union’s chief negotiator Michel Barnier on Monday in London to discuss Britain’s exit from the bloc, Davis wrote on Twitter on Friday.
“Important next step in our work to build new partnership between UK & EU,” Davis wrote. (Reporting by Costas Pitas and Andrew MacAskill)
Feb 2 (Reuters) - CAIXABANK SA:
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* RETURN ON TANGIBLE EQUITY (ROTE) 8.4 PERCENT AT END-DEC
* Q4 NET INTEREST INCOME 1.20 BILLION EUROS
* FY NET PROFIT 1.68 BILLION EUROS
* NON-PERFORMING LOANS RATIO 6 PERCENT AT END-DEC
* Q4 NET PROFIT 196 MILLION EUROS
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The emerald ash borer is heading to the Maritimes after causing significant damage in Ontario and Quebec. (Photo by THE CANADIAN PRESS)
FREDERICTON — The Maritimes are being warned about the arrival of an invasive, tree-destroying beetle that has already done significant damage in Ontario and Quebec.
The Nature Conservancy of Canada says the emerald ash borer has been discovered in Edmundston, N.B., and is urging the public to help reduce its spread.
The group says people should buy and burn local firewood, rather than move firewood from one location to another.
Paula Noel, New Brunswick program director for the Nature Conservancy of Canada, says the emerald ash borer does not fly far on its own but will hide in firewood or nursery stock than can be transported.
It is a non-native, invasive beetle, originally from Asia, that is spreading rapidly and threatening forested areas throughout North America.
Five of Canada’s ash species have been listed as critically endangered because of the emerald ash borer.
FILE PHOTO - U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson speaks on issues related to visas and travel after U.S. President Donald Trump signed a new travel ban order in Washington, U.S. on March 6, 2017. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo
WASHINGTON It is time for Russia to think carefully about its continued support for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said on Wednesday in response to a chemical weapons attack he blamed on Assad's forces.
"We think that it is time that the Russians really need to think carefully about their continued support of the Assad regime," Tillerson told reporters after a meeting with his Mexican counterpart at the State Department.
(Reporting by Lesley Wroughton; Editing by James Dalgleish)
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You can never have enough USB charging gear, and today, a couple of bundles from Anker let you stock up and save on a variety of products.
First up, for $50 (with promo code ANKERPP1), you get an aluminum PowerCore+ 10,050mAh battery pack, a four-port travel wall charger, and nylon-braided PowerLine+ Lightning and microUSB cables, all packaged in a premium carrying case. You’re saving a bunch of money here by bundling, even accounting for sale prices on the individual gear, and this could make a great Father’s Day gift as well.
Or, for $40, you can get a Qi charging stand, a Qi charging pad, and a two-port USB travel charger with 24W of power. The wireless chargers are bundled together for $40 by default, but you’ll have to separately add the wall charger to your cart and use promo code COMBOAAA to get it for free.
In a place where even the landscape is an enemy, one pride of mothers must fight to save their cubs from two male lions bent on killing them and claiming the pride as their own.
ATM crash burglary: 1001 Sgt. Macario Dr. ATM stolen from Courthouse Annex. #hounews CC8 — Houston Police (@houstonpolice) March 11, 2018
The Houston Police Department said thieves stole an ATM machine from the Harris County Courthouse Annex Sunday morning.Police responded to a call for assistance at the courthouse located at 1001 Sgt. Macario Garcia Drive around 3:00 a.m.According to reports, a witness reported seeing a truck dragging a large object along the road.Police say the thieves smashed the front door of the courthouse annex and took the ATM machine from the front entrance area.There were no security or staff at the building during the time.Investigators are working to find surveillance video from the scene.
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Findlay Rotary Club learned more about the levy for Hancock County Jobs and Family Services Monday. Executive director Diana Hoover explained that they need the money.
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Hoover said that the money is just for providing services.
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The levy will generate around $1.2 million per year. Hoover explained that it will cost $42 for every $100,000 evaluation on a home.
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Lorain County has been especially hard-hit by the opioid epidemic plaguing many of our communities. In 2015 the county saw about 60 overdose deaths, and last year the number more than doubled.
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× F-16C crashes while trying to land at municipal airport
LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz. (AP) _ Luke Air Force Base officials say an F-16C from the 56th Fighter Wing crashed while attempting to land at a municipal airport in Arizona. The pilot ejected and wasn’t seriously injured.
Officials say the jet was on a training flight Tuesday when it diverted to the Lake Havasu City airport and went off the runway while landing, prompting the pilot to eject.
Staff Sgt. Jenna Bigham says the pilot is in good condition and was transported to a hospital.
She says she couldn’t provide information on why the plane diverted.
The Today’s News-Herald newspaper posted a photo showing the plane apparently missing the nose area of its fuselage.
Lake Havasu City is 134 miles (216 kilometers) northwest of Luke, located in Glendale, a suburb of Phoenix.
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Final push for Moore and Jones in Alabama Senate race
Haley: Trump’s accusers of sex misconduct should be heard
Hyperactive Missouri Gov. Greitens touts his physical feats
Start the clock for Trump, GOP in last push on taxes, budget
Pioneering black journalist Simeon Booker dies at age 99
A look at what didn’t happen in the Alabama Senate race
Trump rails against news media after reporting corrections
After allegations, Moore avoids spotlight, questions
Trump talks tax cuts and budget on golf course with Graham
AP FACT CHECK: Trump, Moore and their odd orbit of claims
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But Meghan won’t be granted permanent residency until she has lived in the UK for five years.
After that period, the US-born actress can then apply for UK citizenship, or potentially dual citizenship for the US and UK.
This means during the time she waits to become a British citizen, Meghan will be expected to cough up tax to the International Revenue Service (IRS) on any income she makes.
Avani Ramnani, director of financial planning and wealth management at Francis Financial: "US citizens, green card holders, and permanent residents are required to file tax returns with the IRS every year no matter where they reside.
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WBTW) – The city of Myrtle Beach issued a proclamation this week asking people to show some love to the city’s hardworking sanitation workers.
The Myrtle Beach City Council has proclaimed June 17-24 as Garbage Man Week, in honor of the dedicated service provided by the men and women of the city’s Solid Waste Division staff.
The proclamation describes how these “unsung heroes” begin work bright and early at 6 a.m. every day and work long hours in the elements whether its raining, 100 degrees, or snowing. City sanitation workers pick up around 60 million pounds of waste annually.
“Now therefore, be it proclaimed that the Myrtle Beach City Council hereby recognizes the week of June 17-24, 2017, as Garbage Man Week, in honor of their hard work and dependability, and further encourages residents to ‘love your garbage man’ during this period by acknowledging the tremendous contributions that Myrtle Beach’s Solid Waste employees make every day to our quality of life.”
AP) — A Republican lawmaker from southeast Oklahoma who described a pregnant woman as a "host" is standing by his use of the term, saying his intent was not to offend anyone.
State Rep. Justin Humphrey of Lane said Monday he didn't know of a better term to describe a pregnant woman and apologized to anyone who took offense.
Humphrey used the term while discussing his bill that would require women seeking an abortion to first obtain the written informed consent of the father. The bill is scheduled for a hearing Tuesday in a House committee.
State Rep. Emily Virgin described Humphrey's comment as "incredibly disrespectful."
Oklahoma has passed some of the strictest anti-abortion bills in the country, although at least five have been struck down by the courts in recent years.
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Members-only warehouse retail is big business. Walmart — and, by extension, Sam's Club — tops the National Retail Federation's Top 250 Global Retailers 2017 ranking, and Costco comes in second.
Sure, most shoppers come for the deals on just about any item under the sun, from toilet paper to Toshiba laptops.
But any true warehouse shopper knows that the hidden gem of these stores is the food court. It's dirt cheap with little fuss — and lo and behold, the food is actually good.
Costco and Sam's Club have extremely similar food courts with standard American fast-food fare. But while on paper the food is the same, the difference is easy to taste.
Perhaps the best-known menu item at Costco is the humble hot dog, which people rave about to no end — the chain sells over 100 million dogs a year.
While we've established that the hot dog is worth the hype, we were curious to see whether Sam's Club's version could have what it takes to unseat the popular favorite.
CHAMPAIGN — Police are investigating a shooting Monday night at a Champaign convenience store.
Champaign police confirmed they were called to a report of shots fired at the Circle K at 2315 W. Springfield Avenue at 7:08 p.m. Monday.
Officers temporarily closed part of Kenwood Drive to allow police to search the area.
No information was immediately available on whether anybody was injured.
According to preliminary information, customers were asked to remain inside the convenience store as officers searched the area.
Located away from the madding crowd in a private enclave of other substantial properties is this modern well-designed family home. Elevated with so many features, with four double bedrooms and a formal dining and sitting room there is ample room for living and entertaining. The superb kitchen design makes for easy use with a family/TV room adjacent flowing onto a secret courtyard, the private well-manicured garden is accessed on this level too with al-fresco dining available. A discreet elevator operates between both levels and the home offers a substantial amount of built-in cabinetry, storage and a wired in speaker system and stereo. So many features to list with just a few mentioned here. A well thought out immaculately presented home is offered for sale in a great position.
This photo made available by the Ernie Barnes Family Trust shows the painting titled "Sugar Shack," created by Ernie Barnes in 1976. The state history museum in North Carolina is opening an exhibit of works by Barnes, an African-American athlete and artist whose best-known painting was "Sugar Shack," which was the cover of a Marvin Gaye album and also appeared in the closing credits of the sitcom "Good Times." (Ernie Barnes Family Trust via AP)
NEW DELHI (AP) — An Indian company that is partnering with the Trump Organization on an office tower project outside New Delhi has been accused of running an elaborate real estate swindle that cheated investors out of nearly $150 million.
Documents obtained by The Associated Press make no mention of the Trump Organization, and focus largely on two real estate deals that began years before the organization signed a 2016 agreement with IREO to partner on an office tower outside of New Delhi.
Ramesh Sanka, the former CEO of the real estate firm IREO, says he saw “various acts of cheating, fraud and misappropriation of money,” creating “huge wrongful gains” for the company’s managing director and his associates.
Top IREO officials could not be reached for comment.
Jefferson County Courthouse in downtown Beaumont was in the process of being evacuated Tuesday morning, May 29, at 9:30 a.m. due to a phoned-in bomb threat, according to employees of the state offices housed in the building.
UPDATE: Doors to the Jefferson County Courthouse were open at 11 a.m., following an early-morning evacuation ordered when a phone caller dialed 9-1-1 to tell police a bomb was in the building.
Woman escapes kidnapping in trunk of car
CLEVELAND (AP) — Police say a woman was kidnapped and sexually assaulted before escaping from the trunk of a car in Cleveland.
Authorities say the woman's escape took place around 7:30 p.m. Saturday. It is unclear how long the 30-year-old was trapped in the car, but police say two suspects fled from the scene after she got out.
No other information has been released.
When you gamble, you need to be prepared to lose. Unfortunately for MGM Resorts, its failed casino bet made it the biggest corporate loser to emerge from Connecticut's 2017 legislative session.
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Someone who bought a lottery ticket in Windsor is about to have their biggest Christmas present ever: $2 million.
According to the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation, the ticket with the jackpot-winning numbers for the Ontario 49 draw of Dec. 9 was purchased in Windsor.
The ticket has all six main draw numbers: 06 08 14 31 34 45.
The odds of buying such a ticket: One in 13,984,816.
As the OLG’s cheapest lottery game, Ontario 49 costs just $1 per ticket. The jackpot is fixed at $2 million. Players get six numbers plus a bonus number, ranging from 1 to 49.
The lucky local ticket for the Dec. 9 Ontario 49 draw is the second big money win in the Windsor area in less than two weeks. Lottery player Dale Brissette of Windsor won $1 million on the Lotto 6/49 draw of Dec. 2.
Ross Brawn has acknowledged that formula one cars must lose weight.
While laptimes are currently impressive, F1 figures including Robert Kubica and Paddy Lowe have said the way the cars have become heavier over the last decade is not positive.
F1 sporting boss Ross Brawn admits: "The weight of the cars will be reduced.
"The heavier the car, the more it wears out the tyres and consumes the fuel," he told Auto Motor und Sport.
"Given the hybrid technology, it’s unrealistic to return to 500kg, but where we are at the moment - 733kg - is too much," Brawn admitted. "It’s not that different to sports cars."
Look, you want to share your love everywhere on Valentine’s Day. It might be a day where manufactured love is forced down our throats, but some still like to have some genuine moments with those they care about. Take Eric Andre and Rosario Dawson revealing their apparent romance to the world on Twitter, shocking quite a few people in the process. That includes Thundercat and Chance The Rapper.
Now some were quick to point out that the couple was spotted together dancing in Miami, but that’s something that should be saved for Entertainment Tonight or Access Hollywood after a few stiff drinks. We’re here to discuss how America’s best late night host got with Daredevil’s favorite nurse and had to prove it to the Grammys’ best new artist. Andre posted a few photos on Valentine’s afternoon, but it was the last one that apparently brought Chance into the mix
Tottenham Hotspur youngster Kyle Walker-Peters has had a few months to remember.
Earlier this summer, he won the Under-20 World Cup with England.
And with the new Premier League season now here, the stars aligned for the 20-year-old to make his first-team debut in yesterday’s 2017/18 opener at Newcastle United.
Walker-Peters not only coped with the step up, he put in a man of the match winning performance against the Magpies.
Here’s what he had to say about his debut…
Education policy analyst Inez Feltscher argues that school choice has become an existential necessity.
“Educational choice can no longer remain a side issue if America is to remain a constitutional republic, recognizable to those who founded it,” she writes.
And reformers better hurry, because demographics are not on their side.
“The challenge for education reformers who want to reinvigorate the principles of the Founding among American citizens is to implement broad choice while Generation X, not civics-ignorant millennial parents, are still making the majority of decisions about what American children should be learning about their country, its history, and its institutions,” writes Feltscher.
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Morgan Freeman is heading back to work amid claims lodged against him of alleged sexual harassment. The 80-year-old actor was seen Monday on the set of the movie, “The Poison Rose.” In a CNN report last week, eight different women accused Freeman of harassment and inappropriate behavior that allegedly occurred at his production company, Revelations Entertainment. Freeman has denied the claims, and said he would never intentionally offend anyone or make them feel uneasy. He also said Friday he is devastated that his life is now at risk of being undermined.
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Police have arrested a man for his part in a kidnapping and attempted robbery that took place on May 14.
According to police, 29-year-old Corey Laflen attacked and bound a man in a home on northwest 30th street.
They say Laflen, along with another man, robbed the victim and forced him into 37-year-old Brooks Smith's car. They drove the victim to his business demanding he give them the money from his business' safe, but the victim was able to escape and notify authorities.
Laflen has been arrested and faces charges of Kidnapping, First Degree Robbery and Conspiracy.
He is expected to appear in court in June.
Brooks Smith has already been charged with Accessory to First Degree Robbery.
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If you’ve seen or heard the phrase “dilly dilly” at your local bar, watching a football game, or on social media in the last few weeks, you can thank Bud Light for turning the phrase into a cultural phenomenon. And now, just days away from the big game, Andy Goeler, the Vice President of Marketing for Bud Light gave us a first look at the new commercial.
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Officials say a woman caught trying to smoke on a Southwest flight has been arrested after shouting she was going to kill everyone on the plane.
Sacramento County sheriff's spokesman Shaun Hampton said Monday that 24-year-old Valerie Curbelo was arrested on the tarmac when the plane landed Saturday.
Hampton says when the crew stopped Curbelo from having a cigarette in the plane's bathroom, she threatened to kill all the passengers and crew and became combative.
Southwest said in a statement that the flight from Portland, Oregon, received priority treatment from air traffic control and landed safely in Sacramento.
In a jailhouse interview with KOVR-TV, Curbelo, of Sandy, Oregon, said anxiety drove her to smoke.
She said she didn't know why she made the death threats, adding that it wasn't typical behavior for her.
FORT MYERS, Fla. Former Congressman Trey Radel was in disbelief as he watched his friend, Rep. Steve Scalise, being taken to the hospital.
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Parents convicted in attempt to force teen daughter to wed
LONDON (AP) — A British jury has convicted a couple of attempting to force their teenage daughter to marry her first cousin in Bangladesh.
The 19-year-old from Leeds in northern England said her parents used verbal and physical abuse to try to get her to marry the relative. The teenager eventually alerted British consular officials and was rescued days before the wedding.
A jury at Leeds Crown Court found the couple guilty Tuesday of forced marriage and of using violence, threats or coercion.
The parents, who can't be named to protect their daughter's identity, are due to be sentenced June 18.
Last week, a Birmingham woman was sentenced to four-and-a-half years in prison for forcing her teenage daughter to marry a relative in Pakistan —the first successful prosecution of its type in England.
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Monday, an elderly woman shot and killed her son in Arizona after learning of his plans to put her in a nursing home.
Anna Blessing,92, confronted her 72-year-old son Monday morning with two pistols that she hid in her robe after thinking about her son’s intentions for several days, according to the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office.
Blessing told police she “removed the handgun and fired multiple rounds striking and killing her son.”
The senior woman then pointed the gun at her son’s girlfriend, and the two struggled over the weapon when it was dislodged from her hand.
Blessing retrieved the second handgun and attempted to point it at the girlfriend, who knocked it from Blessing’s possession.
The girlfriend called the police who arrested Blessing at the scene.
Blessing was charged with one count of murder in the 1st degree, one count of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and one count of kidnapping.
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CHARLESTON, Ill. — Mack Smith had a career-high 31 points, Montell Goodwin added 23 and Eastern Illinois made 11 of 17 from 3-point range to beat Tennessee Tech 79-71 on Saturday.
Smith, a freshman, was 5 of 7 from 3-point range and 12 of 17 overall from the field. Goodwin made 4 of 5 3-point attempts and 7 of 9 foul shots while grabbing six boards and handing out six assists.
Smith's 3-pointer with 3:21 left in the game capped a 9-3 run and made it 66-53 for the Panthers (8-15, 4-8 Ohio Valley), who ended a four-game skid.
The Golden Eagles (16-9, 8-4) got as close as four on Kajon Mack's 3-pointer that made it 73-69 with 31 seconds left, but Goodwin made all six of his foul shots from there to secure it for Eastern Illinois.
Guaymar Cabrera-Hernandez, 26, escaped the U.S. Penitentiary in Atwater the night of Friday, May 12, 2017. Velez, Monica - Merced U.S. Penitentiary Atwater
ALMATY -- A Kazakh journalist known for his criticism of the government has gone on trial for alleged money laundering, a charge he and his supporters say is fabricated.
The trial of Zhanbolat Mamai, acting chief editor of the independent Sayasi Qalam-Tribuna (The Political Pen-Tribune) newspaper, opened in Almaty on August 14.
Investigators say Mamai was involved in laundering money allegedly stolen by fugitive Kazakh tycoon Mukhtar Ablyazov.
Mamai denies any connection with Ablyazov and says the case against him is politically motivated.
Ablyazov, a former head of Kazakhstan's BTA bank, who is currently living abroad, is a major opponent of Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbaev.
He is wanted by Kazakhstan, Russia, and Ukraine on suspicion of embezzling some $5 billion. Ablyazov denies the accusations, saying they are politically motivated.
VANCOUVER—A female stunt driver working on the movie Deadpool 2 has died after a crash on a set for the film in downtown Vancouver.
Vancouver police say the driver was on a motorcycle when the crash occurred on the movie set on Monday morning.
Sharmina Kermalli said she had just walked into a Starbucks next door to where the accident happened when she heard a loud crash.
She ran out of the coffee shop and saw a woman lying with her body inside and her head outside the building.
Glass was still falling on the woman, Kermalli said.
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MORE workers in the private sector took home bigger pay cheques last year than in 2016, said the Ministry of Manpower (MOM).
Their real wages grew at 3.2 per cent, but this was the slowest since 2013, when the rise was 2.9 per cent.
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DES MOINES, Iowa — Reed Timmer scored 27 points with six 3-pointers, including three straight 3s in a game-breaking run, and Drake beat Omaha 93-74 on Saturday night to snap a three-game skid.
Jalen Gibbs scored 16 points and C.J. Rivers and Casey Schlatter added 10 apiece for Drake (5-4), who avenged a 75-73 loss to the Mavericks on Nov. 29.
Omaha scored eight straight and tied it at 47 on Zach Jackson’s 3-point play, but Timmer hit 12 straight points in a 14-2 run, including three consecutive 3-pointers, and Drake led 61-49 on Jalen Gibbs’ layup with 13:04 left to play. Graham Woodward’s jumper capped a 10-0 run and Drake led by 22 on his 3 with 1:23 to go.
Drake was outshot 52.6 per cent to 50 per cent from the floor, but made 15 of 31 3-pointers (48.4 per cent) and had only five turnovers.
Jackson scored 13 points with 13 rebounds for his first career double-double. Daniel Norl also scored 13, KJ Robinson had 11 and JT Gibson 10 for Omaha (1-10), which has lost three straight.
The news comes just as Eminem has fans excited for what may be a new project after a post on his social media last night (August 11).
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia and India have agreed to upgrade their relations by signing more than a dozen agreements on a broad range of areas including defense, maritime affairs, trade and investment.
After meeting Wednesday with visiting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo says they agreed to make the two economies open and hope a comprehensive economic partnership can be completed this year.
The 15 agreements include cooperation in defense, exploration and use of outer space, science and technology, capacity building of public officials, dialogue and interaction between governments and think tanks as well as in health and railways.
A joint statement issued after the meeting says the two leaders held extensive talks on bilateral, regional and global issues of mutual interest.
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Starting from the 4th of February 2018, Beaconhouse School System is all set to organise a nationwide exhibition featuring projects from the disciplines of Science, Technology, Education, Arts and Media (STEAM).
Mr. Nassir Kasuri, Executive Director Beaconhouse and educationist, explained that the vision and purpose behindthis series of exhibitions by Beaconhousewas to educate parents and students regarding the role these tools will play in our everyday daily lives as well as education, and these exhibitions would expose our children to them and help prepare them for the times to come.
This series of exhibits would last for forty five days spanning over cities including Islamabad, Rawalpindi, MandiBahauddin, Mirpur, Kharian, Peshawar, Gujrat, Nowshera and Abbottabad.
State police reported a DUI incident that occurred Saturday on Richner Road in Decatur Township. During a traffic stop, it was found a known Wallaceton female had allegedly driven a vehicle after smoking marijuana.
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× Lawsuit filed in New Haven says Army should factor PTSD in discharge decisions
NEW HAVEN — A federal lawsuit alleges the U.S. Army has issued less-than-honorable discharges for potentially thousands of service members without adequately considering the effects of post-traumatic stress disorder and other mental health conditions.
Two Army veterans from Connecticut who served in Iraq and Afghanistan say in the lawsuit filed Monday in New Haven that they were wrongly denied honorable discharges.
They say a review board set up to give veterans a second chance often doesn’t do an adequate job in considering PTSD and related conditions. Acting Army Secretary Robert Speer is named as the defendant.
Students and professors with the Yale Law School Veterans Legal Services Clinic filed the case on behalf of the veterans. They are seeking class-action status.
An Army spokesman said the branch doesn’t generally comment on pending litigation.
Turkeys are large birds native to North America. The domestic turkey, also known as the wild turkey, is found from Canada to the midwestern and eastern United States, and in parts of Mexico. The ocellated turkey, which is smaller than the domestic turkey, inhabits the southeastern portion of Mexico and small areas of Central America. Males are typically larger and more colourful than females. The male sports a snood (a distinct fleshy proturberance), which hangs from the top of its beak. Because of their large size, domestic turkeys are hunted and raised for their meat. Many Canadians eat turkey on special occasions, such as Thanksgiving or Christmas.
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Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton and Tucson Mayor Jonathan Rothschild were among the speakers at the national Cities for Citizenship Municipal gathering.
Sunday's event at the Phoenix Convention Center was attended by about 1,000 people.
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It encouraged cities nationwide to launch, expand and invest in citizenship programs.
The Cities for Citizenship gathering in downtown Phoenix took place just ahead of the National Immigration Integration Conference, which is the nation's largest gathering of immigrants and refugee rights advocates.
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As a new facial reconstruction is released, the exhumation will take place Thursday.
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The City of Windsor 2018 interim property tax bills have been mailed.
If you have not received your tax bills by February 5th, 2018 or have questions in regards to the amount of the bill you are asked to call 311.
The city says that failure to receive a tax bill does not exempt property owners from paying their taxes. Penalties and interest will be added for late payments.
Consistent with prior years, the interim bill is approved for 50% of the property taxes paid in 2017.
Most property owners will see an adjustment on their tax bill for this purpose titled “2018 Interim Tax Cap Adjustment.” Any changes resulting from the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) assessment update or the Final 2018 Municipal/Education Tax Rates will be reflected in the Final 2018 Tax Bill that will be mailed in June.
WLDY-WJBL NEWS 4-14-17 RICHLAND COUNTY, Wis. (WMTV) — Joseph Jakubowski, the center of a nationwide manhunt, has been caught, according to authorities at a press conference Friday morning. He was arrested around 5 a.m. Friday morning. Officials say Jakubowski was caught in the village of Viola in Richland County. A resident called police after seeing a […]
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* Total group sales for the 13 weeks 30 January to 30 April up 11.9% yoy at constant exchange rates
* Q3 same store sales for the same period up 11.5% yoy at constant exchange rates Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
If she's good in Tina Knowles' book, she's definitely good in Beyoncé's!
After last month's #WhoBitBeyoncé scandal, in which the comedienne told GQ about an unnamed actress who bit Queen Bey on the face, the status of their friendship remained in limbo. (This wasn't the first time Tiffany blabbed about the super private celeb's personal affairs...)
But now the Bey Hive can rest assured Haddish is still in the singer's inner circle after she stopped by Tina's book club to discuss her memoir with members! Tina shared a photo with Tiffany on Instagram Tuesday, praising the Girls' Trip star for taking time to answer questions about The Last Black Unicorn.
× Man Accused of Trying to Sell Pills to Boy in Girardville
GIRARDVILLE — A man is locked up in Schuylkill County, accused of trying to sell prescription drugs to a minor.
Police say Michael Grady, 65, of Girardville tried to sell prescription pills to a boy on West Ogden Street on Sunday.
A neighbor saw the exchange and told Grady to leave. That’s when police say Grady saw the neighbor’s young children and asked to buy one of them.
Investigators said Grady was drunk and high on narcotics at the time.
Grady faces charges including possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, corruption of minors, and public drunkenness.
All are schools that have been disrupted by bogus school shooting threats in just the past few days – ever since a real school shooting in Florida.
U.S. scheduled passenger airlines saw a nearly $66 million drop in consolidated net profit during the third quarter of 2017 compared to the same period last year, according to the Department of Transportation.... More
Bumstead Provisions will host a Crafty Cow popup on Friday, March 31 ahead of the burger restaurant’s move next door to 2675 S. Kinnickinnic Ave.
The popup, which runs from 10 p.m. - midnight, will feature a small burger menu by Bumstead/Crafty Cow chef Greg Gannaway and Vangaurd Chef Shay Linkus, as well as $3 tallboys and Revel Stoke Whiskey.
Crafty Cow’s menu will feature over 15 signature “Jucy Lucy” style burgers, the Minneapolis style of cheese stuffed burgers. The menu will also include Crafty Cow’s award winning cheese curds.
The Great Milwaukee Project, a yearlong passion project of Mike Bodow and Devin Eichler focusing on inclusion, collaboration and philanthropy, will also be introduced that evening.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Penn Virginia Corp:
* STRATEGIC VALUE PARTNERS-SAYS HAD DISCUSSIONS WITH CHAIRMAN OF PENN VIRGINIA’S BOARD REGARDING PERFORMANCE, OPERATION OF BUSINESS, ONGOING PROSPECTS
* STRATEGIC VALUE PARTNERS SAYS IN THE MEETING WITH CHAIRMAN OF PENN VIRGINIA, HAVE EXPRESSED DISSATISFACTION WITH CO, AND DISCUSSIONS ARE CONTINUING
* STRATEGIC VALUE PARTNERS REPORTS 10.2 PERCENT STAKE IN PENN VIRGINIA CORP AS OF DECEMBER 6 - SEC FILING Source text: [bit.ly/2kZQT6O] Further company coverage:
Aug 15 (Reuters) - Tianjin Zhongxin Pharmaceutical Group Corp Ltd
* Says it adopted new accounting policy disclosed by the Ministry of Finance on May 10, regarding subsidy
* Effective June 12
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On Friday night, Big Sean celebrated girlfriend Jhené Aiko’s 30th birthday by throwing her an intimate surprise bash on a yacht in Los Angeles surrounded by family and friends.
The GRAMMY-nominated recording artist stunned in a vintage Versace getup aboard the chic Dandeana yacht, which cruised around Marina Del Rey as guests enjoyed vegan appetizers, a mix of cocktails, and danced the night away to sounds by DJ Mo Beatz. Revelers were also treated collages and videos of Aiko displayed on Samsung technology.
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“My partner in crime! My love! Happy Birthday @jheneaiko #88❤❤❤,” the 29-year-old rapper captioned an Instagram picture of the loving couple. Later he posted another as they stood outside of a private jet. “I love you unconditionally @jheneaiko! 3.16 Queen,” reads the caption.
Following a day off to rest from their thrilling round of 16 match against Denmark, Croatia are now fully focused on facing hosts Russia in the World Cup quarter-finals.
Having left their base camp outside Saint Petersburg in the cooler north, the team held their first training session on Tuesday in hot and humid Sochi, where they will play against the hosts.
"We are in the quarter-finals of the World Cup, which is a big success for us," defender Domagoj Vida told a media conference prior to practice.
"But our goals are higher. God willing, we would like to lift the World Cup trophy and that's why we are here."
Goalkeeper Danijel Subasic saved three penalties against Denmark in a shoot-out to help his side reach the last eight.
He said that he expects to face a "defensive-minded" Russia when the two nations meet in the coastal city on Saturday.
TORRINGTON — It wasn’t the Boston cream or the honey-glazed that caught a police officer’s eyes Sunday; rather, it was the hand-to-hand drug transaction he watched unfold outside the South End Dunkin’ Donuts. Officer Bailey Cook arrested two people who…
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April 6 Daimler
* Says Mercedes-Benz March car deliveries up 14.8 percent to 228,296 vehicles
* Daimler says Mercedes-Benz vehicle sales rise 11.8 percent in Europe, 32.1 percent in China, and 3.3 percent in United States
* Daimler says deliveries of Smart cars down 5.4 percent in March at 15,242 cars
* Daimler says Mercedes-Benz car deliveries in Jan - March up 16 percent to 560,625 cars
* Daimler says Mercedes-Benz sales boosted by 65 percent growth in sales of E-Class model in Jan - March Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
After three years into the chief executive’s role at the German-British streetwear label Bench, Bruno Sälzer has decided to resign from the position to focus on his supervisory board mandates, reports German magazine Capital. The former CEO of Boss and Escada serves on the boards of Amer Sports, Lacoste and Deichmann. In fact, he has been the chairman of Amer Sports’ board of directors since 2017.
The report adds that Sälzer, who holds 15 percent stake in Bench, will continue to retain it with the remaining 85 percent shares being held by Munich-based private equity firm Emeram Partners. Quoting inside sources, the report further states that employees were informed about Sälzer’s resignation. They were also told that his day-to-day duties will be shouldered by the team of senior executives and the company is not looking for a replacement to fill the position vacated by him.
Capital, however could not get a response from Bench spokesperson on the development.
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US House Republicans released Friday a previously classified memo by House Intelligence Committee Chairman Devin Nunes that alleges the FBI abused surveillance protocol in its investigation into the Trump election campaign and possible connections to Russia.
The US Justice Department and FBI had objected to the memo’s release, with the FBI saying that the memo is inaccurate.
Democrats also opposed the publication of the four-page memo.
US President Donald Trump took to Twitter on Friday to support the memo’s release.
“The top Leadership and Investigators of the FBI and the Justice Department have politicized the sacred investigative process in favor of Democrats and against Republicans – something which would have been unthinkable just a short time ago. Rank & File are great people!,” Trump tweeted.
Following is the complete memo as release (PDF) as released on Friday.
Channel 3 is hosting a back-to-school supply drive at our studios this week.
The back-to-school supply drive is from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Channel 3 studios, which is located at 333 Capital Blvd. in Rocky Hill.
The supply drive is to help our viewers and their little learners get ready for the upcoming school year and collect supplies for people in need. The TV station will be collecting backpacks, rulers, crayons, notebooks, pencils, folders, jump drives and other school supplies.
Stop bye and drive off some supplies while meeting some of your favorite Channel 3 personalities.
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GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) – Attorney General Josh Stein was in Greenville Monday, along with law enforcement representatives, local delegates, and health professionals for an opioid roundtable discussion.
They discussed ways to confront the opioid crisis in Pitt County.
The event, which was open to the public, took place from 11 a.m. to noon at city hall.
WNCT’s Josh Birch will have more coming up on 9 On Your Side.
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks throws against the Washington Nationals in the first inning of Game 1 of baseball's National League Division Series, at Nationals Park, Friday, Oct. 6, 2017, in Washington. Pablo Martinez Monsivais AP Photo
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MARITIME players face the challenge of navigating through a weaker world economy, slowing global trade and disruption brought on by new regulations and technological advances.
This year's Singapore Maritime Week (SMW) returns with a record 34 events to bring together
Lucas County Auditor Anita Lopez is taking steps, including putting up $50,000 in county funds, to make it harder for criminals to insert skimming devices on gas pumps to steal credit and debit card information. Ms. Lopez is addressing the older locking system and the universal keys that perpetrators can get to open gas pump terminals and insert skimming devices into credit card readers.
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Sean Hayes is guest-hosting Ellen today and although he claims to be a shy dancing in front of people, it didn’t seem that way during his opening monologue.
Hayes also had a hilarious litany of reasons for why Ellen was absent, including she fell and was trapped under the weight of her own wallet, she was at Home Depot “where all the lesbians go,” and she was getting plastic surgery: “I can’t tell you where she is for personal reasons because it’s a boob job. And she’s going for the big one, so next time she’s here, watch out front row.”
Olson went 2-for-4 with a walk and a run in a win over the Rangers on Monday.
Just as notable as his solid stat line was the fact that Olson snapped a dubious 15-game streak with at least one strikeout. The young slugger picked it up at the plate over the last six games in particular, going 10-for-27 with two doubles, five RBI and four runs during that stretch.
The special parliamentary session with a no-confidence motion in Prime Minister Robert Fico on the agenda, was interrupted shortly after it was opened on the afternoon of February 14. The reason was a picture of an old lady presented by Igor MatoviA , leader of the opposition Ordinary People and Independent Personalities . MatoviA wanted to use the picture to demonstrate how the increased energy bills will affect her life.
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The Niger State police command has announced the arrest of 21 cattle rustlers and kidnappers in the state.
The command's image maker, DSP Balla Elkalla confirmed the arrests in a statement issued on Monday, January 2, 2017, in Minna, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports.
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He said that 477 cattles, 90 sheep and several dangerous weapon were successfully recovered from the suspects.
According to Elkalla, the suspects will be prosecuted upon the completion of the ongoing investigation.
The S&P 500 stocks had been trading at an average of between 18 and 20 times the forecasts of their underlying corporate earnings for the next 12 months, which was above their historical average of 15.5 but well below the price-earnings ratios seen in prior stock market bubbles that later collapsed.
Eau Claire (WQOW) - In a tweet on its Twitter page, the Eau Claire Fire Department said two people are safe after being rescued from the Chippewa River near UW-Eau Claire on Wednesday afternoon.
Fire crews said the river is dangerous and recreation on the river is not advised.
This is a developing story. News 18 will bring you more information as it becomes available.
2 people safe after being rescued from the Chippewa River. The river is extremely dangerous at this level. Recreational travel not advised. pic.twitter.com/xkUYc6qk8F — Eau Claire Fire Dept (@EauClaireFire) June 14, 2017
Eau Claire (WQOW) - Eau Claire fire crews are responding to a water rescue on the Chippewa River near UW-Eau Claire.
News 18 has a reporter heading to the scene. This is a developing story. Stay with News 18 for more details.
PARIS (AP) — The International Chamber of Commerce is holding an arbitration hearing over Russian magnate Sergei Pugachev's claims for $12 billion from Russia, part of a long-running battle with President Vladimir Putin's government.
Russia accuses Pugachev of embezzlement, while Pugachev alleges the Russian state unlawfully took over his shipyards and other assets. Pugachev had a big business empire in the 1990s.
Pugachev's representatives say at Monday's hearing in Paris, he's seeking to freeze Russian government assets abroad or other punitive measures.
The Russian state Deposit Insurance Agency says Pugachev ran his bank into the ground in a scam to get money from the government. Authorities have frozen Pugachev's assets in Britain and Switzerland in that case and he was sentenced in Britain for contempt of court. Russian prosecutors want Pugachev extradited from France.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - TERRA MAURICIA LTD:
* HY ENDED JUNE 2017 GROUP LOSS BEFORE TAXATION OF 103.1 MILLION RUPEES VERSUS LOSS OF 68.2 MILLION RUPEES YEAR AGO
* HY GROUP TURNOVER OF 1.74 BILLION RUPEES VERSUS 1.62 BILLION RUPEES YEAR AGO Source: bit.ly/2w62vss Further company coverage: (Bangalore.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com)
Moby has announced a new album, Everything Was Beautiful, and Nothing Hurt. It arrives March 2 via Mute. The title comes from Kurt Vonnegut’s book Slaughterhouse-Five, and the music was inspired by trip-hop records. Listen to his first single “Like a Motherless Child” below. Moby told Billboard about his forthcoming LP, “The punk rocker in me wants to yell at us as a species and say, ‘Stop making these terrible choices,’ but the other part of me who’s maybe aspiring to some enlightenment just wants to try and be understanding and compassionate.” His last solo album Long Ambients 1: Calm. Sleep. came out last year.
Earlier this year, Moby appeared alongside Rebekah Del Rio in the revived “Twin Peaks” series. He also released his second collaborative album with the Void Pacific Choir, More Fast Songs About the Apocalypse. Their first LP together, These Systems Are Failing, came out in 2016.
May 2 Global Ferronickel Holdings Inc
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People who work at Keesler Medical Center are celebrating a big win for the Air Force's "hospital of the year."
Live the wine country lifestyle completely – own a vineyard estate. Topel Winery and vineyards are on the market in Mendocino County for $5.4 million.
This week, we venture out of Sonoma County to look at what oenophile dream homes are going for in other counties. This Hopland showstopper blends a Mediterranean-style exterior with a Frank Lloyd Wright–inspired interior.
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Voters in Grand Rapids will decide next month whether to authorize a tax to support the city's library system for another 20 years.
The tax began in 1997, when voters agreed to help the library pay off a bond for building projects and an expansion of the library system.
The tax expires this year and the bond will be paid off.
The new tax would raise $1.75 million in the first year and would last until 2037.
The Grand Rapids Press reports the library system could see reduced hours, closed branches and less outreach to schools if the property tax fails to pass on Nov. 7.
The eight-building library system is running on a budget of $9.4 million — the same amount the library was spending in 2006.
Teague will undergo X-rays on his right hand and wrist after taking a hard fall in Monday's Game 2 loss against the Cavaliers, Scott Agness of Vigilant Sports reports.
Despite suffering the injury, Teague still managed to compile 23 points, four rebounds, four assists, and one steal during his 35 minutes on the court. He was able to play through the ordeal Monday, but if the X-rays bring unfavorable results, there's a possibility he'll be excluded from Thursday's Game 3 back in Indiana. Aaron Brooks, Monta Ellis, and Lance Stephenson would all likely split duties at point guard if Teague ends up sitting.
One lane is closed on a Sheffield stretch of motorway, following a road traffic collision.
One lane closed and very slow traffic on M1 northbound at J34, A631 (Meadowhall) as a result of an accident.
It is not yet known how many vehicles have been involved in the collision.
More to follow.
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has arrived in Oman as part of a two-state visit aimed at reviving ties with Iran's Gulf Arab neighbours .
The official Oman News Agency said Omani Sultan Qaboos bin Saeed met with the Iranian president following his arrival on Wednesday to the sultanate, which sits at the southeastern tip of the Arabian Peninsula and shares control of the Strait of Hormuz with Iran.
Rouhani is expected to travel to Kuwait after visiting Oman.
Tehran's relations with the six-member, Saudi-dominated Gulf Cooperation Council of Arab states have been strained since Sunni-ruled Saudi Arabia broke off diplomatic relations with the Shiite power Iran last year.
The fate of the foster home relies on the success of Marcus and Tomas' exorcism, but they face an adversary that is not like any they have faced before.
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If you have a farmer friend, neighbor or family member who epitomizes the title “Good Steward” then please take a minute to consider nominating them for the National Corn Growers Association’s Good Steward Recognition Program.
They are looking for a farmer who always does their job with a keen eye on improving the productivity and sustainability of their farm for future generations.
Every profession has its early adopters that point the way for others, and National Corn Growers Association thinks these good stewards of the land are special people who deserve to be recognized. If you agree and know of a good candidate, nominations are due by 5:00 PM CDT August 6, 2018.
This year any one can nominate a candidate for recognition as long as they are a Corn Grower member. Most farmers today understand that clean water and healthy soil can and should go hand-in-hand with profitability.
So, if you know someone who is doing a stellar job on their farm, get an application online and nominate them today.
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Another election is in the making. Unfortunately, Court cases arise from conflict between members of political parties on Election Day and thereafter. Some have even been charged and taken before Court. This has the potential of creating more strain between political forces in the country. It is anticipated that most people in The Gambia would want to live in a country, where the rights of people are respected.
Hence political parties should utilize the services of the Inter Party Committee, in order to address the contradiction between political parties. This is the way to ease tension and encourage peaceful political processes and outcomes.
The leadership of all parties should work towards the common good, by working with diverse people to prove our sisterhood and brotherhood.
Senator Sahand “Sam” Dastyari has just resigned from the Senate.
Perhaps to follow in the steps of prior General Secretaries of NSW Labor to go to work for the Packer empire …
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KING, Wis. (AP) — A new leader has been named for the troubled Wisconsin Veterans Home at King, which has been dogged by concerns about inadequate care and poor building conditions.
The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs says Richard Mapes will take over on March 19 as the new commandant of the Veterans Home at King, which has more than 650 residents.
The department says Mapes has 20 years of experience as a senior living and retirement facilities administrator, and has been a member of the Navy Reserve for more than 30 years.
The Wisconsin State Journal reports Mapes will oversee a King veterans home that has been criticized for resident neglect, low employee morale and staffing shortages.
Jim Knight, the former commandant of the facility, was reassigned within the state agency last March.
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Information from: Wisconsin State Journal, http://www.madison.com/wsj
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Serena Williams of the U.S. clenches her fist after scoring a point against Krystina Pliskova of the Czech Republic during their first round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, France, Tuesday, May 29, 2018. Alessandra Tarantino, AP
HOUSTON — A Houston TV station that flooded during live coverage of Hurricane Harvey last year is being demolished.
The Houston Chronicle reports that the former KHOU-TV complex property along Buffalo Bayou has also been sold. Appraisal records estimate the site is worth at least $13 million.
KHOU posted video of water pushing through a front door and staff evacuating as the lobby flooded on Aug. 27. The hurricane and heavy rains that followed devastated parts of Houston and the Texas coast.
KHOU is a CBS affiliate. It’s been operating in temporary studios at Houston Public Media. In March, the station announced plans for a new complex in the Galleria area.
The property was sold to a group associated with funeral home and cemetery conglomerate Service Corporation International. The property is near SCI headquarters. Terms weren’t released.
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Who are the poor Americans?
Millions of jobs have been created in the US economy, but many people still live in poverty.
NEW YORK (AP) — The stock market closed sharply lower, extending a weeklong slide, as the Dow Jones industrial average plunged more than 600 points.
Stocks ended their worst week in two years Friday, and the Dow’s drop was its biggest in percentage terms since June 2016.
Several giant U.S. companies dropped after reporting weak earnings, including Exxon Mobil and Alphabet. Apple and Chevron also fell.
Bond yields rose sharply after the government reported the fastest wage growth in eight years, stoking fears of inflation.
The Dow fell 665 points, or 2.5 percent, to 25,520.
The Standard & Poor’s 500 index dropped 59 points, or 2.1 percent, to 2,762. The S&P is down almost 4 percent since hitting a record high a week ago.
The Nasdaq fell 144 points, or 2 percent, to 7,240.
Hannah Carlo, far right, a senior in the Palm Beach Gardens High School Medical Magnet Program, instructs Madison Waite, left kneeling, of Royal Palm Beach, and Edwin Jimenez, center kneeling, of West Palm Beach, in Hands-Only CPR during the county wide "Hands-Only CPR Day" at West Palm Beach Fire Rescue Station #2 in West Palm Beach, Fla., Saturday, February 9, 2013. Seventeen city and Palm Beach County fire rescue stations participated in the event.
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Russian journalist Arkady Babchenko, who had been reported shot and killed in the Ukrainian capital on Tuesday, has shown up at a news conference very much alive.
Vasily Gritsak, head of the Ukrainian Security Service, told reporters that the agency faked Mr Babchenko’s death to catch those who are trying to kill him.
Kiev and national police had said Mr Babchenko, a strong critic of the Kremlin, was shot multiple times in the back at his apartment building and found bleeding by his wife.
Mr Babchenko showed up at the news conference on Wednesday and thanked everyone who was mourning his death.
The 41-year-old is one of Russia’s best-known war reporters. He spoke about leaving the country last year because of repeated threats against himself and his family.
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After a season that started in early September, the NFL's final game is just around the corner. Minneapolis, Minnesota, is hosting the single biggest event in American sports, despite local disappointment that the home team came one win short of a Super Bowl appearance. But that didn't stop fans from braving brutally cold weather to check out the NFL's Super Bowl Experience. Arash Arabasadi reports from Minneapolis.
WASHINGTON, April 3 Sanofi SA's Sanofi-Pasteur unit has agreed to pay $19.8 million to resolve claims that it overcharged the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for medications between 2002 and 2011, U.S. Justice officials said on Monday.
In a statement, the U.S. Department of Justice said the company had told the Veterans Affairs (VA) Department that it had made an accounting error in overcharging for certain drugs. (Reporting by Susan Heavey)
The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge was under construction for seven years in China. Reuters
This summer, China is expected to open its long-awaited Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge, a 34-mile highway that connects three major cities across the country.
The bridge features six lanes and four tunnels, one of which is underwater. It's an impressive megaproject, but it's nowhere near as large as the 102-mile-long Danyang-Kunshan Grand Bridge, which is considered the longest in the world.
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Gail Ann Porter passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2017, at her home in Lake City. She was 69. Gail was born January 15, 1948, in Bay City, to Edward and Mary (... As cadillacnews.com transitions to a metered site, the login information will help us determine whether you are a paid subscriber or one of our casual visitors.
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At first glance, this looks like your standard charcoal grill. But the Char-Broil TRU Kettleman uses infrared charcoal grates to distribute heat more evenly while preventing flare-ups, all while requiring less charcoal overall. And at an all-time low $64 today, it’s cheaper than even the most barebones grill you could find, so you’re basically getting those benefits for free.
Montreal’s Mr. Tam Tam joins Global’s Laura Casella and Kim Sullivan to talk about his career as a percussionist, and to perform.
SAO PAULO, Feb 2 (Reuters) - A Brazil-based spokeswoman for Boeing Co said on Friday that the structure of a potential tie-up with Brazilian planemaker Embraer SA was “still being studied” and nothing about a possible partnership had yet been defined.
A Brazilian government source told Reuters on Friday that the latest proposal for a tie-up between the planemakers would include the creation of a third company, as the top economics correspondent at Globo TV first reported. (Reporting by Brad Brooks; Editing by Susan Thomas)
Vasily Gritsak, head of the Ukrainian Security Service, told reporters that the agency faked Mr Babchenko’s death to catch those who are trying to kill him.
Mr Babchenko has been an outspoken critic of the Kremlin (AP)
Kiev and national police had said Mr Babchenko, a strong critic of the Kremlin, was shot multiple times in the back at his apartment building and found bleeding by his wife.
Mr Babchenko showed up at the news conference on Wednesday and thanked everyone who was mourning his death.
Don't know about you, but for me "I Like It" is probably in the top 3 tracks off Cardi B's debut "Invasion of Privacy."
So I was obviously pretty excited when the official music video dropped. Cardi taps into her Latin roots by teaming up with Spanish-speaking superstars Bad Bunny and J Balvin for this video, which takes viewers to a tropical island with a bangin' nightlife. Check it out:
Meanwhile, Cardi has announced plans to take a break from performing to rest up for the birth of her daughter with Migos rapper Offset. She has told fans that she will return to the stage in fall, including her scheduled tour with Bruno Mars.
LEONARDTOWN, Md. (AP) – Authorities say a military helicopter has crashed in southern Maryland.
Maryland State Police spokesman Sgt. Davaughn Parker said a Black Hawk helicopter crashed in Leonardtown on Monday afternoon. He says state police have sent two medevac helicopters to the scene to assist.
Kevin Bowen, who works in the pro shop of the Breton Bay Golf and Country Club in Leonardtown, says he saw the helicopter “flying kind of low” and then “saw it spinning” before it went down between the third and fourth holes of the golf course.
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Two sisters believed to be missing with their father are thought to be in Northern Ireland, police believe.
Eight-year-old Grace Elizabeth McKinney and Kara McKinney, five, are understood to be with their father Michael McKinney, his girlfriend Martina and Woody, three.
They are believed to be travelling in a cream Elddis Autoquest motorhome.
Officers are eager to trace the girls, who were last seen in the Alyth area of Perth and Kinross, to confirm their well-being.
They have previously been known to camp with their father in the west coast area, Fort William and Skye.
Grace is described as 4ft 10in, slim with red/auburn hair, and Kara is 4ft with red/auburn hair.
A spokesman for Police Scotland said: "They are all thought to have travelled to Northern Ireland on August 10, most likely in their campervan.
"We are making relevant inquiries in conjunction with our colleagues at the Police Service of Northern Ireland."
Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101.
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- A 26-year-old man is dead and a 20-year-old man is injured after a shooting early on the Fourth of July.
The shooting happened just before 3 a.m. on East 128th Street near Hlavin Avenue in the city's Cortlett neighborhood, Cleveland police spokesman Det. Reginald Lanton said.
The 26-year-old man suffered a gunshot wound to the head and was pronounced dead on scene. The 20-year-old man suffered multiple gunshot wounds and was taken to University Hospitals.
Police found the men in separate front yards.
Investigators learned there was a crowd of people playing basketball in the street and shooting fireworks when gunshots rang out, police said.
No arrests have been made and police have not identified the man who died.
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Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdah left his Afghanistan post in 2009 and was held captive by the Taliban for about five years. | AP Photo AP: Bergdahl expected to plead guilty
WASHINGTON — Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl is expected to plead guilty soon to desertion and misbehavior before the enemy rather than face trial for leaving his Afghanistan post.
That's according to two individuals with knowledge of the case.
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They tell The Associated Press that Bergdahl will submit the plea later this month and sentencing will start Oct. 23. The individuals weren't authorized to discuss the case and demanded anonymity.
The 31-year-old Bergdahl could face up to five years in prison on the desertion charge and a life sentence for misbehavior.
Bergdahl left his Afghanistan post in 2009 and was held captive by the Taliban for about five years. He was released in 2014 in a prisoner swap for five Taliban detainees, sparking an emotional debate about negotiating with hostage takers.
One of the Indiana legislators proposing to prohibit state judges from referring to foreign laws says he is concerned that Islamic religious law could be citied in civil cases. A bill filed by Republican Sen. Travis Holdman of Markle for the Legislature's 2017 session would block judges from using foreign law to impose a restriction that would violate a person's constitutional rights.
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ARNOLD (KDKA) – Firefighters in Arnold believe a firework sparked a fire on Third Avenue early Wednesday morning.
The fire marshal will now further investigate and arrived at the scene around 6:30 a.m.
Neighbors from two nearby homes tell KDKA that police officers started banging on their doors around 4 a.m., asking them to evacuate in case the flames spread.
The fire quickly spread to a vacant home next door because the two homes sit very close together, set back about 50 yards off the road.
The Arnold fire chief told KDKA that both homes are vacant and that neither had utilities hooked up.
No one was injured and firefighters kept cool with bottles of water and a cooling tent.
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Some 200 soldiers from Edmonton are preparing to deploy to Ukraine - though with everyone waiting to see whether the mission there will be extended, exactly how long they will be staying is anyone's guess. Canada, Britain and the United States have had military trainers in Ukraine since the summer of 2015, after Russia annexed Crimea and began supporting separatist forces in Ukraine's Donbass region.
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Father died trying to save children in Springfield fire
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) — A Springfield man died trying to save two of his children during a deadly fire that swept through an apartment building.
Officials say they believe Aden Abdakadr was the father of Ahmed Ahmed, 2, and Fatumo Ahmed, 1, who perished in the fire Sunday morning.
A family friend told The Boston Globe Abdakadr made it out only to turn around when he realized his son and daughter were still inside.
The fire broke out shortly after 7:30 a.m. Sunday morning, with flames so intense residents jumped out windows before firefighters arrived.
Abdakadr's wife is hospitalized from injuries sustained while successfully rescuing one of their children.
Four other people have also been taken to the hospital. Over 60 people have been displaced by the fire.
The cause remains under investigation.
LAWTON, OK (KSWO)- Cameron University is hosting Youth Skills Baseball Camps this summer.
Cameron University coaching staff and baseball players will offer instruction in all areas of the game-- including hitting, fielding, pitching, catching, as well as base running skills. There are a variety of camps open for ages 6 to 13. The cost is $45 and you can register at cameronbaseballcamps.com.
Please wear proper attire. Tennis shoes, cleats, glove, bat, and helmet, as well as pants, will be required at the camp. The camps will be held at the McCord Field at Cameron University.
For all questions contact Coach Brady Huston at 806-790-1086 or bhuston@cameron.edu.
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Dear Sir: It has been over five years and spanning two administrations and to date no one can get the workers at the Licensing Department on Wrightson Road to work for a full day. The labour situation in Trinidad and Tobago is in a terrible place.
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Roundtable Discussion: The Nunes Memo In the barbershop, NPR's Michel Martin talks fallout from the memo release and reaction to the State of the Union address with political commentators Ruben Navarrette, Bridget Johnson and Paul Butler.
A couple who abruptly moved from their Samut Prakan home near where an adolescent girl was found murdered have been picked up for questioning in Saraburi. Their former neighbours in Samut Prakan's Bang Saothong district told police they moved from their rented home soon after news broke on Sunday about a young girl's body being found in Samrong Canal.
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Related Coverage Troy man arrested in connection with attempted abduction, public lewdness incidents
TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – A man who admitted to assaulting and trying to kidnap a woman on a local hiking trail has been sentenced.
Daniel Flowers will serve seven years in state prison. When he’s released, he will be required to register as a sex offender.
The crime happened last August by the Poestenkill Gorge.
Flowers approached two women, committed a lewd act, then attempted the abduction. The women were able to fight him off.
The trial ended abruptly this afternoon after a prosecution witness took the stand. She was a former girlfriend of Strawn's who was expected to testify about his previous ownership of a firearm.
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NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — Authorities say a 70-year-old man was killed when he was struck by a boat propeller while swimming with friends in the ocean off Southern California.
Orange County Sheriff's Sgt. Neil Hove says the unidentified man was with a group Sunday about a half-mile (0.8 kilometres ) off Newport Beach when someone backed the boat back toward the man when he was ready to climb aboard.
Passengers pulled him into the boat and returned to the harbour , where paramedics pronounced the man dead.
The Orange County Register reports (http://lat.ms/2uUqczJ ) police did not cite or arrest anyone.
LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas lawmakers say they're working on a "bathroom bill" targeting transgender people, despite warnings from the state's Republican governor that such a measure is not needed.
Two Republican senators Tuesday filed a one-sentence bill dealing with gender identity and bathroom privileges. The measure doesn't yet offer any specifics, but Republican Sen. Gary Stubblefield said it'll require people to use public bathrooms that correspond to the sex on their birth certificate.
A similar law in North Carolina has prompted widespread criticism and boycotts from businesses. A bathroom bill being considered in Texas has also prompted a backlash.
Republican Gov. Asa Hutchinson has said he doesn't see the need for a bathroom bill in Arkansas, and a spokesman said that position hasn't changed.
Read Wednesday's Arkansas Democrat-Gazette for full details.
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Sisi Wei for ProPublica and Nick Fortugno of Playmatics made a game to provide a feeling of what it’s like for someone who needs escape from their home.
Based on the real case files of five asylum seekers from five countries and interviews with the medical and legal professionals who evaluate and represent them, The Waiting Game is an experimental news game that lets you walk in the shoes of an asylum seeker, from the moment they choose to come to the United States to the final decision in the cases before an immigration judge.
Take your time with this one, and use your headphones.
In the game format, I felt more engrossed in the individual stories than I think if it were a linear profile story.
The Philippine government learned days in advance of a plan by militants aligned with the Islamic State group to lay siege to a southern city and staged an army raid on a militant hideout that prevented a bigger and deadlier attack, officials said Tuesday. Solicitor General Jose Calida said in a report that the government received intelligence information at least five days before the militants prematurely launched their bloody assault on Marawi city on May 23 after government forces raided the hideout of militant leaders led by Isnilon Hapilon.
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BJMP officer survives ambush
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CEBU CITY – An officer of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) cheated death after he survived an ambush staged by motorcycle-riding assailants in Barangay Banawa, Cebu City early morning yesterday.
Jail Inspector Edwin Sarcon, 53, was on his way to the regional office of BJMP past 7 a.m. when he was shot at by the suspects.
Fortunately, he was just grazed on the nape. A bystander was also wounded after a stray bullet hit him in the leg.
Senior Supt. Joel Doria, director of the Cebu City Police Office (CCPO), said his men are still investigating the attack.
“It could be work-related or personal grudge. We are checking if the attack was captured by some security cameras in the area,” said Doria.
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The board that runs South Carolina's state-owned utility has picked a familiar name to lead the company as it continues to deal with a failed nuclear project.
The Santee Cooper Board of Directors selected James Brogdon Jr. to be the interim president and CEO of the utility Friday.
Brogdon worked for Santee Cooper for nearly a decade as a corporate lawyer and executive vice president before retiring in 2014. He also is a former Circuit Court judge.
Current Santee Cooper President and CEO Lonnie Carter announced his retirement in August after the utility and its majority partner in the nuclear project, South Carolina Electric & Gas, announced they were ending construction on two new nuclear reactors at the V.C. Summer plant.
The utilities spent nearly $10 billion on the project.
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Ansah recorded seven tackles and one sack during Sunday's 24-21 victory over the Buccaneers.
This easily represents Ansah's best performance since his six-tackle, three-sack day against the Giants in Week 2. While his floor is admittedly low -- Ansah entered the week averaging just 2.5 tackles per game -- there's no questioning the upside the 2013 first-rounder possesses, as seen Sunday. He's best used in favorable matchups, however. In Week 15 against the Bears, Ansah draws a date with left tackle Charles Leno Jr., who checks in as Pro Football Focus' 17th-highest graded tackle in pass protection.
STOCKHOLM, April 24 (Reuters) - Swedish metal-cutting tools and mining gear maker Sandvik beat first-quarter operating expectations on Tuesday and reported a broad-based increase in customer activity at the start of the year.
Operating profit rose to 4.27 billion Swedish crowns ($502.41 million) from 3.50 billion, beating a 4.00 billion mean forecast in a Reuters poll of analysts.
Order intake at the company, which competes with Sweden’s Atlas Copco in mining equipment and U.S. firm Kennametal in metal-cutting, rose to 25.4 billion crowns, above the 24.6 billion crown mean analysts forecast.
Sandvik shares were flat by 1146 GMT.
The place where millions of girls first got their ears pierced has filed for chapter 11 protection.Claire's is looking to reduce its debt by $1.9 billion.The tween jewelry store chain says it will keep all 1,600 Claire's and Icing brand stores in the United States open during the debt restructuring.International stores are not part of the agreement.The company declared bankruptcy Monday.Claire's is the latest US retailer to seek financial help from a bankruptcy court.Toys R Us announced last week it will liquidate all of its stores in the U.S.
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President-elect Donald Trump speaks to reporters Wednesday at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Fla. Other readers proffered contrary counsel for the Trump era.
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Billy Hall (Photo: Butler County Jail)
BUTLER COUNTY, OH (FOX19) – Corrections officers found an inmate unresponsive Monday morning at the Butler County Jail.
Billy Hall, 31, was found around 8 a.m. and transported to Fort Hamilton Hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly after, according to Sheriff Richard Jones.
Hall was being held on drug, theft, and unauthorized used of a vehicle charges out of Hamilton County.
The Butler County Detectives Division and Butler County Coroner’s Office are conducting the investigation. The cause of death has not yet been determined.
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Speech to Text for Jacob Sparks receives court date
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a "21"-year-old facing "14"- felonies. in march -- police arrested "jacob sparks". police say "sparks" was downloading child pornography -- and found several videos in his home involving children under the age of "12". he's facing "4" counts of child exploitation and "10" counts of possession of child pornography charges. today -- he returned to court. a judge set a trial date for october second. his bond remains at "50"-thousand dollars with no "10"-percent. a chicago man -- who police say led them on a
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Fresh from setting a new record as the first ever Gambian to score in the Italian Serie A –top flight –Musa Barrow turned on the act again yesterday afternoon.
The 19-year-old sensation did not get to score but proved a thorn in Torino defence’s flesh, helping provide the assist for cub side Atlanta’s first goal.
Barrow, boasting twenty-three goals in the Reserves Premier League, later got hauled off four minutes from time as Atlanta warded off an ever-pressing Torino outfit 2-1.
The victory propelled Atlanta into leapfrogging AC Milan for the sixth-place. Musa is in dream land this moment with his displays endearing him to home fans. He was, prior to bursting on the scenes, subject of transfer interest from Sampdoria, AS Roma amongst a raft of big name teams.
On the heels of her second divorce, Scarlett Johansson admits that monogamy is “not a natural thing” for society as a whole.
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Two men have been cautioned after the death of a Chesterfield taxi driver at Manchester Airport.
Police were called to reports of an assault at a car park at Terminal 2 of the airport just after 8.25am on Friday April 6.
Taxi driver William Brent Taylor, 57, from Chesterfield, was taken to hospital but sadly later died.
Family's tribute to Chesterfield taxi driver who died after assault at Manchester Airport
A post-mortem examination took place and concluded that there was no evidence of physical assault or injury that contributed to Mr Taylor's death.
Two men, aged 26 and 55, who were arrested in connection with the investigation have since received a caution for threatening behaviour.
An inquest into Mr Taylor's death will take place at a later date.
Police are investigating a homicide after they found a man dead inside a vehicle late Sunday night.
After receiving reports of gunshots, officers responded to the scene on the 2000 block of Knight Court in College Park at around 11:30 p.m. and found the body of 35 year-old Stanley Smylie dead from an apparent gunshot wound.
Police do not have anyone in custody and a suspect has yet to be identified.
Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to contact Crime Stoppers Atlanta at 404-577-8477.
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March 19 (Reuters) - Hammerson Plc:
* ‍STATEMENT RE ANNOUNCEMENT BY KLÉPIERRE S.A.​
* ‍REMAINS FULLY COMMITTED TO ACQUISITION OF INTU PROPERTIES PLC ANNOUNCED ON 6 DECEMBER 2017
* ‍CONFIRMS IT RECEIVED, REJECTED HIGHLY PRELIMINARY AND NON-BINDING PROPOSAL FROM KLÉPIERRE REGARDING POSSIBLE CASH, SHARE OFFER
* HAMMERSON ‍BOARD STRONGLY ADVISES SHAREHOLDERS TO TAKE NO ACTION​
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On the same day as Microsoft releasing .NET Core 2.0 , the Mono folks are out with a software update of their own.Mono, the software aiming to make it easier to write cross-platform .NET code, is out with its first post-5.0 stable update. The mono command finally runs as 64-bit by default while there is an argument for restoring 32-bit support. Mono 5.2 also has prep work for the .NET Standard 2.0, various library improvements, optimizations to its runtime, and many fixes.Those making use of Mono can learn more about the v5.2 feature release via Mono-Project.com though the interesting technical bits are mentioned in the release notes
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* Says JV Hella-Bhap Lighting is further expanding its production capacities by building a new state-of-the-art lighting production plant in Wuqing
* Start of production at the new location is scheduled for October 2017
* Says in a first step, the new plant will have a production capacity for 1.2 million headlamps per year, employ about 250 people
* Says in the medium term, the design of the plant allows tripling the production space Source text: here
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Take a look back at the Duchess of Cambridge's maternity style throughout her third pregnancy... starting with this greenish-blue peacoat that Duchess Kate wore while at a fire station in Sunderland, England, on Feb. 21, 2018. Keep reading for more of Kate Middleton's maternity looks this time around...
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Panel backs judicial district changes in N Carolina county
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina legislators have taken another step toward redrawing judicial election districts, although the changes would only apply in the state's most-populated county.
A Senate elections committee voted Tuesday to remap boundaries for Superior Court districts in Mecklenburg County and to create identical boundaries for District Court boundaries in the county.
Republicans have been looking since last June at whether statewide judicial redistricting is warranted, but House and Senate leaders can't find consensus. Some members argued population imbalances within Mecklenburg's current three Superior Court election districts was likely unconstitutional.
Tuesday's proposal would create eight identical election districts for Mecklenburg Superior and District Court seats. Voters in each district ultimately would elect one Superior Court judge and two or three District Court judges. The changes would be phased in through 2022.
MCKEES ROCKS, Pa. (AP) – Authorities in western Pennsylvania say an employee of a Pepsi plant near Pittsburgh shot another worker in the leg, but the victim is expected to survive.
Allegheny County officials said the shooting at the plant in Stowe Township was reported just after 2:30 p.m. Monday.
Officials said the employee who was shot was taken to a local hospital with an injury that wasn’t considered life-threatening.
The worker accused of having fired the shot is in the custody of township police, and county homicide detectives have been asked to assist.
There was no immediate word on a motive for the shooting.
Iraq's Sadr Rejects Iran, US Intervention in New Government
Iraqi leader Muqtada Al-Sadr yesterday rejected meddling by both Iran and the United States in the next government which is being formed in the country.
"Iran is a neighbouring country concerned with its own interests. We hope that it does not interfere in Iraqi affairs and we refuse to have anyone interfere in its affairs," Al-Sadr said, adding that "America is an occupying country and we absolutely do not allow it to intervene."
Al-Sadr's Saeiroon alliance won a majority of the votes in the country's general elections which were held earlier this month and he is set to form a new government of technocrats.
The driver racially abused the children before spitting out of the window at them and driving off, Scotland Yard said. The victims called police but then made their way home.
Detectives from Hackney Borough's Community Safety Unit are investigating and the incident is being treated as a hate crime.
Detective Constable David Leitner of Hackney's Community Safety Unit said: "This was a shocking incident that has left the victims extremely shaken - the fact that this racial abuse was directed at children makes the offence all the more abhorrent.
"I am appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time of the incident and witnessed the incident to contact police.
"I would also ask people who saw a car, described as a white Volvo saloon, driving in the vicinity of Clissold Park to get in touch - you may hold a vital bit of evidence that could assist us in identifying the person responsible.
"Equally if you are the individuals concerned, please contact police."
Quinn O'Donoughue, Parker Gavin and Mollie Wanner, Grade 2 students at Ecole Publique Heritage, present hand-made Christmas cards to paramedics Bonnie Bradley, left, Chad Giroux, Charles Perron and Landon Lagace, Monday morning. Students from Ecole Publique Heritage and Ecole Publique Odyssee visited a number of community partners, agencies and organizations which contribute to the welfare of the city. It's the fourth year students from the two schools have participated in the program. PJ Wilson/The Nugget
Salerno, May 30 - Carabinieri police in the province of Salerno arrested nine people on Wednesday, including the mayor of the town of San Mauro Cilento, on a variety of charges including bid rigging. Mayor Carlo Pisacane of the 890-resident town was placed on house arrest, as were two assessors, two councillors, the municipal secretary, the managers of the technical and accounting offices, and the director of a waste management company. Charges include corruption, embezzlement, abuse of office, fraud and bid rigging.
Zurich Insurance Group has struck an agreement to buy ANZ's life insurance arm in Australia for AUD 2.85 billion ($2.14 billion).
Zurich said in a press release Monday that the deal will see the Swiss firm become Australia's biggest life insurer with an approximate 19 percent share of the local market.
Both parties expect the transaction to be completed by the end of 2018.
Under the agreement, Zurich will have access to ANZ's estimated 6 million customers who are served through the bank's 680 branches, ATMs, and online services. That distribution deal is to be capped at 20 years.
In the statement, Zurich said the purchase is expected to contribute to the group's profitability "from day one."
Zurich said the deal will be financed through a mix of existing funds and senior debt.
A woman last seen in Wilmington is missing and the New Hanover County Sheriff's Office wants the public's help to find her.
Danielle Delane Via is a 26-year-old white female who was last seen on 4605 Kings Drive in Wilmington. A sheriff's office release said Via is 5-feet tall, weighs 240 pounds and has green eyes and long blondish/brown hair.
Via wears glasses and has a scar on the back of her left hand near her wrist. She was wearing a dark-colored shirt, blue jeans and flip flops when she was last seen.
Anyone with information on Via's whereabouts should call the sheriff's office at 910-798-4200.
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BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — A man accused of stealing cash from a Calabash restaurant is in jail.
According to a Facebook post from the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office, Lumberton Police arrested Torrence O’Neal Helms Jr. Last night. He was booked into the Brunswick County Detention Center around 8 p.m. under a $75,000 bond, according to the jail’s website.
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Zero-Sum Tactics That Built Trump Inc. Could Backfire With World Leaders NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with David Honig, who teaches negotiations at Indiana University's Robert H. McKinney School of Law, about how President Trump has employed a technique called "distributive bargaining," and how that can backfire in world affairs.
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– Above is this week’s “After Impact” video with Josh Mathews and Scott D’Amore looking back at last night’s Impact Wrestling episode.
– There’s been talk of Lucha Underground star Sami Callihan being signed to Impact soon, according to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Sami worked WWE NXT from 2013-2015 as Solomon Crowe. His WWE run never got going and he was cut in November 2015 after requesting his release.
– The LAX will get their rematch from Impact Global Tag Team Champions oVe in a 5151 Street Fight. It appears the match will take place at Bound For Glory but they have officially announced it. The match was announced in this video from last night’s show:
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan says China has been pressuring the governments of five countries in the Middle East, Africa and South America to force the island to change the names of its unofficial representative offices.
The foreign ministry says Beijing has pressured Nigeria, Bahrain, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates and Ecuador to remove “Republic of China” — Taiwan’s formal name — or “Taiwan” from Taiwan’s trade offices. None of the five is among Taiwan’s 20 remaining official allies.
It suggests Beijing is increasing the pressure on Taiwan, a self-governing democracy that Beijing claims as its territory. On Tuesday, Panama switched diplomatic relations from Taiwan to China.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lu Kang told reporters Thursday that the “One China” policy was fundamental and Beijing appreciates “these nations’ way of handling issues with Taiwan.”
Barlow improved to 9-0-1 (1-0-1 in the SWC) after Jack Warren scored an unassisted goals.
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ST. PAUL, Minn. — A Democratic lawmaker is holding a 24-hour sit-in on the Minnesota House floor to protest the lack of action on gun legislation this year.
Rep. Erin Maye Quade began the protest Tuesday morning. Several Democratic colleagues and one suburban Republican joined at the start to share stories of Minnesotans who were fatally shot.
Maye Quade is a first-term lawmaker from Apple Valley. She hopes to call attention to the need for stronger gun restrictions.
Gun laws are under scrutiny nationwide after February's deadly school shooting in Florida. But any changes in Minnesota face have faced stiff resistance from both Republican majorities and rural Democrats.
Maye Quade and others are calling for expanded background checks and a legal way for family members to temporarily restrict a loved one's gun access.
Mexico's next President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador addresses supporters next to his wife Beatriz Gutierrrez Muller, in Mexico City Thomson Reuters MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Mexico's next president, leftist Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, will put his presidency to a referendum in three years, giving the public a chance to have its say on whether he should continue his presidency half-way through his six-year term.
"It's a commitment that I'm going to fulfill," he said in an interview on TV Azteca late on Monday. "Just as they elected me, they'll have the chance to remove me, but I'm sure I'll win as there will be results."
Lopez Obrador, who won a landslide victory in Sunday's presidential election and takes office in December, also said he would not make any attempt to run for a second presidential term, which is currently prohibited by the law, and would require a constitutional change.
(Reporting by Miguel Angel Gutierrez and Diego Ore in Mexico City; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Country music journalist, publicist and songwriter Hazel Smith has died. She was 83.
Her granddaughter Tara Bruchas said she died at a Nashville hospital on Sunday.
Smith is credited with coining the term "outlaw country" in the 1970s. She worked as a publicist for Kinky Friedman and worked out of Tompall Glaser's studio with artists like Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson. And it was there she came up with the movement's moniker for artists who were bucking Music Row trends.
She wrote a regular popular column for "Country Music" magazine, as well as writing for other outlets, and had songs recorded by Tammy Wynette and Dr. Hook. She also worked with Ricky Skaggs and Sharon White and was the host of a CMT series "Southern Fried Flicks."
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Launch for the new novel Motherhood about the desire and duty to procreate, in conversation with author Michael Winter. 7 pm.
More than 1,200 runners from 39 different states will be in Huntsville this weekend for the annual Rocket City Marathon. A Huntsville tradition that dates back more than 40 years. Madison native Josh Whitehead is a former winner of the Rocket City Marathon, and he’s running again this year, but he’s going to do things a little different. Whitehead head hopes to set the Guinness world record for running a marathon in a suit. Continue reading story by clicking here.
A handful of water main breaks kept Public Works Department crews busy Tuesday in Vallejo.
On Tuesday morning, a main break on Wendy Street left approximately 20 homes without service.
Another break on Fairmont Avenue simultaneously left 36 homes without water, department officials said.
After crews addressed both locations, they moved to fix an 8-inch cast iron main break on Corcoran Avenue.
Though the Corcoran Avenue water line was temporarily shut down, no homes in the area experienced water loss due to a “redundancy in the system,” the department said.
However, repairs on the Corcoran Avenue break were slightly delayed due to break’s close proximity to a multitude of schools,
Crews prepped and coned off the affected area, but did not begin repairs until the morning traffic at the schools was clear.
The Corcoran Avenue break was expected to further affect afternoon traffic as the Public Works Department continued to work on the water main.
One of the best-kept secrets in the Lewiston-Clarkston Valley appears to be the work of a world-renowned artist off the beaten path in Washington's Asotin County. The "listening circle" Maya Lin designed at Chief Timothy Park hasn't drawn many visitors, but Confluence Project officials said signs should be installed this summer to help folks know where to find the stone-rimmed amphitheater, near the top of the island.
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By the looks of it from Saturday night, Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom are rekindling their romance!
They attended the Ed Sheeran show together in Los Angeles Saturday night. Audience members tweeted that they seen Katy on Orlando’s lap the entire time and another said she seen them holding hands.
Somehow ended up backstage tonight at the Ed Sheeran concert and Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom both walked right past me.... 👀&smiled lol —
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Some creditors, landlords and vendors have decided that it makes better business sense to work with retailers in Chapter 11 rather than trying to extract as much as they can out of them. If the trend continues, more retail stores are likely to remain open with fewer jobs being lost.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Activist investor Carl Icahn has named four nominees to Xerox Corp’s board of directors, the company said on Monday.
Xerox said Jonathan Christodoro, a former managing director of Icahn Capital LP, had resigned from its board, ending a standstill arrangement between the company and the Icahn Group and allowing Icahn to make his nominations. (Reporting by Arjun Panchadar in Bengaluru; Editing by Savio D‘Souza)
Malawi should focus on irrigation farming
Malawi has the capacity to produce all kinds of crops and livestock if irrigation farming was scaled up, Greenbelt Authority chief executive officer Henrie Njoloma has said. In ensuring food sustenance, former president the late Bingu wa Mutharika launched the Greenbelt Initiative (GBI) along the fresh …
BERLIN (AP) — Bavaria’s conservative government is ordering Christian crosses to be placed at the entrance of all state administrative buildings.
The regional government says the crosses shouldn’t be seen as religious symbols, but are meant to reflect the southern German state’s “cultural identity and Christian-western influence.”
German news agency dpa reported that Tuesday’s decree won’t affect municipal and federal government buildings in Bavaria.
Crosses are already compulsory in public schools and courtrooms in predominantly Catholic Bavaria.
The governing Christian Social Union — the Bavaria-only wing of Chancellor Angela Merkel’s party — is hoping to avoid losing its state majority to Alternative for Germany, a party on the right whose anti-Muslim campaigns have struck a chord with some German voters.
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Chris Sandow has been charged by police for his involvement in a street brawl in the suburbs of Queensland.
Footage of the incident surfaced online, which allegedly shows the former Warrington Wolves halfback taking part in a street fight in front of an ongoing crowd.
He is due to appear at Murgon Magistrates Court on January 10.
Former NRL star Chris Sandow has been charged after a series of brawls in Cherbourg. https://t.co/xz9WiwqNed #7News pic.twitter.com/Avd0Hvdqlq — 7 News Queensland (@7NewsQueensland) January 2, 2017
The alleged incident is the latest controversy involving Sandow in the last few months. He dramatically walked out of his contract at Warrington, quitting the Super League Grand Finalists via his agent despite having another year remaining on his deal.
Since his departure, he has expressed a desire to secure an NRL return, although he has yet to find a club so far.
Some Iowa residents who face steep health insurance bills are turning to faith-based ministries in which religious Americans help each other pay medical bills.
The arrangements count as coverage under the Affordable Care Act, even though they aren't exactly insurance.
Some of the groups' monthly costs are much lower than what insurance would run, but there are limits on the types of bills they will cover.
Outside health policy experts warn that the "health sharing ministries" have little oversight, and plans are not required to cover pre-existing health problems, such as diabetes or cancer. And unlike health insurers, the groups are not regulated by state officials.
Above is new video of Cathy Kelley revealing the brackets for the upcoming WWE UK Title tournament in London. Cathy also reveals that there will be a Bracketology Special airing on the WWE Network at 8pm EST on Thursday, June 8th.
The first round matches will begin at the UK Download Festival in Derby, England on June 8th, June 9th and June 10th. The Drew Gulak vs. Jack Gallagher match is set to air on an upcoming WWE NXT episode. The rest of the tournament will then take place at Royal Albert Hall in London on Monday, June 18th. The winner of the tournament will face WWE UK Champion Pete Dunne with the title on the line the next night, June 19th.
The bracket looks like this:
Left Side, First Round
* Zack Gibson vs. Amir Jordan
* Drew Gulak vs. Jack Gallagher
* Flash Morgan Webster vs. James Drake
* Tyson T-Bone vs. Jordan Devlin
Right Side, First Round
* Tucker vs. Joe Coffey
* Dave Mastiff vs. Kenny Williams
* Ligero vs. Travis Banks
* Ashton Smith vs. Joseph Conners
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Students Go Back To Class In Fast-Growing Prosper ISDMonday is an important day for students in the Prosper ISD, as they head back to school a week earlier than normal. That is just one of many new things happening in the district at the start of the new school year.
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NEW YORK – Police are responding to reports of a possible explosion on the A, C and E subway lines near 42nd Street and Eighth Avenue, New York Police Department Sgt. Brendan Ryan said Monday. The trains are being evacuated, he said.
A North Little Rock man was arrested after police say he fled from authorities in a pickup and crashed into a tree Sunday night.
Around 11:30 p.m., an officer noticed a man, later identified as 32-year-old Jonathan S. White, driving a white Dodge Ram with expired registration in the 3000 block of John F. Kennedy Boulevard, according to a police report.
The officer attempted to pull White over, but White continued driving, got onto Interstate 30 and fled west, the report said. He eventually ended up on Interstate 530 near the Pratt Road exit where he left the roadway and crashed into a tree, officials said.
White was taken into custody, and police reported a glass "meth pipe" was found on the floor of his vehicle.
White faces charges of fleeing and possession of drug paraphernalia. He is being held in lieu of a $2,500 bond, and a court date is scheduled for Tuesday.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - PARCEL TECHNIK SA:
* SAID ON FRIDAY THAT ITS Q2 REVENUE WAS 14,434 ZLOTYS VERSUS 0 ZLOTYS A YEAR AGO
* Q2 NET LOSS WAS 16,381 ZLOTYS VERSUS LOSS OF 79,267 ZLOTYS A YEAR AGO
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Today's stories: Last week two Air Force pilots were awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. Also, this Friday starts the 2018 Department of Defense Warrior Games.
Sunspel is one such brand. English to its core, its innovation and design are based on the knitting machines and Lisle cotton that founder Thomas Hill first developed 150 years ago.
Three core fabrics form the basis of much of today's collections: superfine cotton jersey, stretch cotton and cellular cotton, an innovative mesh structure developed on lace machines at the brand’s Nottingham factory. All are extremely comfortable and pure, with the cleanliness of form that made the Sunspel t-shirt such an icon.
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Vogue has the story behind Kate Upton and Justin Verlander’s Italian wedding with some incredible photos
But that’s not all: Upton revealed some of the details that made their nuptials so special:
“It was really important to Justin and me that it feel like we were on vacation with our closest friends and family,” Kate explains. “We set up an entire afternoon dedicated to interactive games, which we called the Uplander Olympics. Each guest received game-day rules, and everyone was divided into teams with custom Under Armour jerseys. The games included a ping-pong tournament, cornhole, a football toss, relay races, and an epic water balloon fight!”
That sounds incredibly fun (and it included Under Armour jerseys!!). She also mentioned their first dance song (Everything by Michael Buble), a fireworks display and karaoke for the after-party. You can read the full story here.
On the eve of South Africa's national AIDS conference taking place in Durban this week, it has emerged that people are defaulting on their ARVs - often under the impression that they have been healed. Healthcare workers have discovered that HIV patients on treatment sometimes stop taking their medication in the mistaken belief that they have been healed - despite knowing the disease is incurable - and thus posing a renewed risk to others.
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CHESHIRE – James Archambault, 74, passed away at his home on Feb. 11, 2017. He was the husband of Kristina (Hosko) Archambault.
Services will be 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 20, at St. Bridget Church, 175 Main St., Cheshire. The Alderson-Ford Funeral Home, 615 South Main St., Cheshire, is assisting with arrangements. www.fordfh.com.
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Today’s CPI inflation numbers surprised on the upside to 2.5% y/y from 2.1% y/y, driven by a rise in core inflation.
PPI inflation also rose further to 6.9% – the highest level in six years.
The increase is driven by the stronger activity and increases in commodity prices over the past year.
We now expect CPI inflation to overshoot the 3% target in H1.
Therefore, we also change our monetary policy forecast and now look for two hikes in official policy rates of 25bp over the next two quarters.
We expect a peak in PPI inflation soon as well as a moderate slowdown in growth to keep the tightening cycle short.
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UPDATE: 46-year-old Steven Fletcher appeared via video in court Monday afternoon.
The judge set a $30,000 cash bond.
He is not allowed to have contact with the victim of the incident, have alcohol nor visit any taverns.
Fletcher is due back in court for his initial appearance on March 20th.
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A Rhinelander man was arrested Saturday for firing shots at an apartment complex in the Town of Pelican, according to the Oneida County Sheriff's Office.
The call came in just before midnight. When authorities arrived on scene, deputies identified the shooter as 46-year-old Steven Fletcher.
Officials say the preliminary investigation shows Fletcher was trying to shoot someone in the apartment complex.
No one was hurt.
Charges of 1st degree attempted homicide, disorderly conduct, burglary, and intoxicated use of a firearm have been referred to the District Attorney's office.
The investigation is ongoing.
MARION COUNTY, Fla. — Marion County School Board members approved funding Tuesday night to hire 34 school resource officers through the end of the year.
According to school board member Kelly King, $224,104 will go toward hiring the officers.
The decision comes in light of the April 20 shooting at Forest High School, which prompted quick reaction from county commissioners.
Effective Monday, Marion County Sheriff’s office placed officers at every public elementary school in the county.
A Louisville, Kentucky registered sex offender accused of masturbating in a public park denied the incident when questioned by police, saying instead he was startled by a groundhog while urinating.
According to the Louisville Courier-Journal, an unidentified victim spotted a man in a public park last Thursday. The man appeared to be following her and another person around the park with his pants down and his genitals exposed.
The man, 53-year-old Robert McCoy was arrested and charged with first-degree sexual abuse. But according to his statement to police, McCoy explained the incident as a misunderstanding.
He claims he was urinating in the park, when his pants fell down. He then claimed he was startled by a groundhog nearby and quickly turned around, possibly exposing himself to passersby.
According to WAVE-TV, McCoy is listed as a registered sex offender. He’s due back in court on Aug. 21.
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BERLIN (Sputnik) —Other three German nationals have been wounded in the attack and are being provided with medical care, the spokesman said.
"One of the victims definitely had Turkish and German citizenship. The other one – the Turkish [citizenship], but this information should still be verified. Both citizens used to live in Bavaria," Martin Schaefer told journalists in Berlin.
At least 39 people were killed, including more than 20 foreigners, and 65 injured as a result of the attack on Istanbul's Reina nightclub. The attacker is said to have opened fire from a Kalashnikov assault rifle. The manhunt is underway.
SACRAMENTO (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday evening's drawing of the California Lottery's "Daily Derby" game were:
1st:11 Money Bags-2nd:12 Lucky Charms-3rd:7 Eureka, Race Time: 1:41.60
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LOS ANGELES — Jimmy Kimmel held his baby son as he returned to his late-night son from a week off for the boy's heart surgery.
Kimmel was crying from the first moment of his monologue Monday night as he pleaded with Congress to restore and improve children's health coverage, a cause he has championed since his son Billy was born with a heart defect in April.
Billy needed one surgery just after his birth and had a follow-up operation last week.
Kimmel kept up his ardent advocacy Monday night, urging Congress to restore the Children's Health Insurance Program, which has been left unfunded and stuck in a political stalemate since September.
The number of those who perished in the Emali accident Tueday night is expected to rise from nine, with ten people who are unaccounted for feared to have been burnt beyond recognition.
So far, nine people have been confirmed dead and 20 others injured with some admitted at Kilome hospital along the Nairobi Mombasa highway.
The 1am accident occurred after a bus ferrying 39 passengers collided head-on with an oncoming trailer headed to Nairobi from Mombasa, and burst into flames.
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New details are emerging about the complaint filed by the state Attorney General's office against a Manahawkin pediatrics practice and a doctor who allegedly doled out improperly refrigerated vaccines to about 900 area children. According to a report by The Press of Atlantic City, health inspectors visited Dr. Michael Bleiman's office last July 28 and found 280 vaccines stored at incorrect temperatures.
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A video of heavily armed police arresting an unarmed woman in Los Angeles sparked outrage on social media. But officials later said she was a suspect in a kidnap and ransom plot on two actors, Daisy McCrackin and Joseph Capone. Twitter/Screenshot
Baku. 17 March. REPORT.AZ/ "The EU can be an umbrella and a shield for all European countries. I am optimistic about the future of the EU. In terms of economy and security, I see no reason for collapse of the EU".
Report informs, Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina Mladen Ivanić said at the panel "Europe's future" in the framework of the 5th Global Baku Forum.
According to him, today all EU member states are satisfied with the level of economic relations and economic components within the union.
"Economy is not the cause for internal turbulence within Europe, it is beyond these discussions. Today the eurozone is fairly stable even after the crises in Spain and Greece, the euro is stable", Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina stressed.
M.Ivanić noted that another base for preservation of the EU is security.
"Some people think that isolated countries can successfully cope with the problems of migration and terrorism, which I am extremely skeptical about," he said.
ATHENS, May 30 (Reuters) - Greece-based OPAP on Wednesday posted a 20 percent rise in first-quarter net profit, helped by its new video lottery business and lower taxation.
OPAP, Europe’s fifth-biggest betting firm by revenue, said net profit in the January-to-March period stood at 39.9 million euros, up from 33.2 million euros in the same period last year. (Reporting by Angeliki Koutantou Editing by Karolina Tagaris)
New Mexico Congressman Steve Pearce was at the baseball practice this morning when a gunman opened fire into a morning baseball practice in Alexandria, Va. for Republican members of Congress. Pearce tweeted he was there this morning but is uninjured.
At least five people were wounded in the incident, including Majority Whip Steve Scalise of Louisiana.
“Suspect is in custody and not a threat,” the Alexandria Police Department tweeted.
“Just got back to my office from this morning’s baseball practice — no time to change — and was greeted with friendly faces of Dayna Jones-La Plata Middle School,” Pearce wrote on Facebook posting the accompanying photo. “They ventured far from Silver City, New Mexico to learn about how decisions are made in Congress, and I’m glad I was able to meet with them and answer their questions.”
Best Places to Get Your Pumpkin Fix in Washington, D.C.From deliciously flavored drinks, baked goods and plenty of other pumpkin picks, pumpkin is all the rage. And for those living in D.C. there are numerous possibilities for where to go to get your pumpkin fix.
CRANSTON, R.I. (AP)  A Vietnam War veteran has received medals in Rhode Island more than 40 years after his service.
Paul Harvey was awarded a Silver Star, a Purple Heart and other awards during a ceremony Friday in Democratic U.S. Sen. Jack Reed's office.
Harvey is a 71-year-old Jamestown resident. He was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1967 and served in Vietnam as a member of the Wolfhounds.
He says he earned the Silver Star for retrieving the body of a fallen soldier from an armed North Vietnamese camp. He earned the Purple Heart for being wounded twice while performing similar missions.
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Harvey was honorably discharged in 1973 and worked as a commercial fisherman.
He was supposed to receive the medals before leaving Vietnam but didn't want to wait there for the ceremony.
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Police have made a fresh appeal for information about a crash on the A835 near Garve on Sunday 24 June.
Lachlan Brown, 21, from Killen, on the Black Isle, died at Raigmore Hospital in Inverness following the crash.
His blue Volkswagen Bora was involved in a collision with a green and white Peugeot Boxer van.
Police have sought information on a white Volkswagen Scirocco seen at the time of the crash, but not involved in the collision.
The crash happened at about 18:30 between Tarvie and Garve.
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SOUTH HADLEY, Mass. (WWLP) – The South Hadley Planning Board is looking into the possibility of creating a dog park in town.
Planning Board Chairman Jeff Squire said he wants it built on a 1.5-acre piece of property located on Mulligan Drive, between “The Ledges” Golf Course and the Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School.
The plan includes more than two dozen parking spaces and a shaded area. Resident Kathy Camp told 22News that there is a real need for a dog park in South Hadley.
“We have a lot of people walking dogs on properties they shouldn’t be on,” Camp explained. “We also have a lot of people in town who are in apartments who have dogs, so it would be great if they have a place for the dogs to go.”
There is a meeting about the dog park scheduled for Saturday, April 7 at 10 a.m. in the Town Hall auditorium.
The town is still organizing its plans for the project.
Two-time defending champion Oracle Team USA has unveiled the 50-foot catamaran it will sail in the 35th America’s Cup in Bermuda this year.
Skipper Jimmy Spithill says the boat, which is just longer than 49 feet, is more refined than the 45-foot cat the syndicate has been training in.
Says Spithill: “Now it really starts for this boat. There are 100 days to go and the clock’s ticking. We really need to put some hours on it.”
Qualifying races begin May 26. The America’s Cup match, between Oracle and the winner of the challenger series, will begin June 17.
Oracle unveiled its new catamaran on Tuesday night. It will launch and christen it with champagne on Wednesday, and begin dockside testing. It will go for its first sail as soon as the weather permits.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - LiqTech International Inc:
* LiqTech International, Inc reports 2017 second quarter results
* Q2 sales fell 27.5 percent to $2.9 million
* LiqTech International Inc qtrly loss per share $0.03
* LiqTech International Inc - ‍expect an improvement of revenue and earnings in second half year of 2017​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
A 15-year-old boy is accused of stabbing and robbing a woman who was walking to the Claisebrook train station.
Feature Film, The Peanut Butter Falcon starring Shia LaBeouf , Dakota Johnson , and two time Academy AwardA nominee Bruce Dern is seeking We are looking for ADULTS and a few children of ALL ethnicities, ages and types to play doctors, nurses, water park patrons, and backyard wrestling fans! Filming takes place June 17 through Aug. 2 in the Savannah area. All positions are PAID - $64/8 HR regular rate and $140/12 HR featured and stand ins.
Start the conversation, or Read more at SavannahNow.
The Internal Revenue Service's decision to hire Equifax should be the final reason Trump needs to end its top official.
While at the Facebook offices in Mumbai, Triple H made the following comment about a possible match with the Rock (transcript via SportsKeeda).
“About two years ago, he and I (The Rock) did a backstage promo with each other where we talked about WrestleMania, and the competitive nature of it and it lit up the internet about the possibility of it. It’s something we’ve discussed. It’s just making schedules work, he’s pretty busy, I am too. But hey, right place, right time? I’ll dance one more time with The Great One, Rock.”
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How many words of four letters or more can you make from those shown here? Each letter may be used once per word. Each word must contain the centre letter and there must be at least one nine-letter word. No plurals ending in "s"; no foreign words; no proper names. Source: Chambers 21st Century Dictionary
Today's Target: 15 words, good; 22 words, very good; 30 words, excellent.
Last week's solution: aloft alto elate elite exalt EXFOLIATE exit extol fate feat felt fetal fete fiat filet fixate flat fleet flit float foetal foliate iota late latex left lift loft oxtail tail tale taxi teal tile toil
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The European Union Commission and most of the major parliamentary groups are making a final push to approve a landmark trade deal with Canada ahead of a decisive vote in the EU's legislature.
At the same time, hundreds of protesters were already outside the parliament building in Strasbourg, France, arguing that instead of growth and jobs, such a deal will bring an erosion of environmental, labor and consumer standards.
Ahead of the noon vote, EU trade Chief Cecilia Malmstrom tried to assuage concerns that the deal uniting some 500 million Europeans with 35 million Canadians would cut into the independence of EU decision-making. She said it "will not change food safety standards or any other EU requirements, only the EU institutions can do that."
ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) - A contractor became trapped underneath a piece of machinery that was being removed from the pressroom of a Pennsylvania newspaper, suffering fatal injuries.
The Lehigh County coroner says the man became trapped at The Morning Call in Allentown on Tuesday afternoon. Crews have been dismantling the printing press after the paper's printing operations moved to Jersey City, New Jersey.
The coroner says the victim is a 32-year-old man from Cape Coral, Florida. His name wasn't immediately released.
The Morning Call reports that newsroom workers heard a loud boom shortly after 5 p.m. The cause of the accident is under investigation.
Publisher and editor Robert York expressed "heartfelt sympathy" to the man's family and says the company is cooperating with authorities. The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration has been notified of the contractor's death.
Injured bear is wandering just outside City of Kodiak
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An injured bear has been spotted wandering between the City of Kodiak and Dead Man’s Curve.
That’s according to Alaska Department of Fish and Game wildlife biologist John Crye.
“It’s an adult bear. It’s probably 5 to 10 years old. And it seems to have an injured back foot, but it’s still able to get around and everything. It’s very sleepy. We’ve moved it a few times, and it will go off maybe 20 yards and then go back to sleep.”
He says it’s unclear what could have hurt the animal, but it’s no more or less dangerous than any other bear, and it’s still best to keep a safe distance.
“We’ve had some calls where photographers are getting a little too close and pushing the bear, which is not really legal. It’s harassing wildlife.”
He says people should view the bear from at least 100 yards and leave the bear with an escape route.
Local authorities are keeping tabs on the bear, and Crye says the injury doesn’t appear to be life threatening.
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Keaton Jennings says England's preparations for the second Test against Pakistan will not be affected by allegations of spot-fixing.
TV station Al Jazeera has claimed three England players spot-fixed part of the fifth Test against India in 2016.
England have "emphatically" denied the allegations.
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The price at the pump for premium gasoline topped $3 per gallon in much of the U.S. over the past few weeks. That’s surprising to consumers, but not to analysts of the world’s oil markets. From its local low two years ago, the price of oil has more than doubled. As with any market, where you stand on this price increase depends on where you sit.
Higher oil prices buttress the fortunes of producers abroad and at home. The International Monetary Fund upgraded the gross-domestic-product growth outlook of all six of the top 10...
CARACAS, Venezuela — The man who finished second in Venezuela's recent presidential election is asking the Supreme Court to order a new vote.
Henri Falcon argued on Wednesday that Maduro's ruling socialist party unfairly influenced the election by setting up kiosks near voting centers and giving poor residents bonuses.
Official results showed Maduro winning a second six-year term in a landslide victory on May 20 despite a historic crisis in the once-wealthy OPEC nation.
The appeal is unlikely to prosper in the Supreme Court, which rarely if ever votes against Maduro.
The legal challenge comes as Canada is slapping 14 Venezuelan leaders with sanctions, condemning the election as illegitimate and anti-democratic.
Cuba's newly installed President Miguel Diaz-Canel, however, was visiting Caracas and congratulated Maduro, reaffirming strong ties between their two nations.
You've heard of hot yoga, but now, there's cold yoga.It's being offered at BRRRN, a new fitness studio that's all about lowering the temperature.If you want to maximize the time you spend working out, you may want to get your chill on.In a colder environment, your body works harder to stay warm. And if you're working harder, you're burning more calories.That's the idea behind the new fitness studio in the Flatiron District. The workouts all take place inside a very cold room.Depending on the class you're taking, it may be as cold as 40 degrees. You may even want to wear a hat.There are three workout classes, each 45 minutes long. One features a slide board, one is yoga based, and another is HIIT focused.You'll feel the burn and the brrrn. But you can always warm up after in the communal infrared sauna.BRRRN opens on May 1. CLICK HERE for more information.----------
The 27-year-old woman is accused of obstructing legal process. Police haven’t released details of her role in the incident Sunday afternoon.
Two other people accused of sneaking onto a truss in the roof and rappelling down to unfurl the banner have been arrested for trespass. Formal charges are pending.
The game wasn’t interrupted, but eight rows of fans seated below the banner were cleared as a precaution.
The Dakota Access pipeline would carry oil from North Dakota to Illinois. Opponents fear it could harm the environment and American Indian artifacts. The pipeline developer disputes that.
Governor of Lagos State, Akinwumi Ambode on Tuesday said that the visit of the President of France, Emmanuel Macron to Lagos will usher in a new dawn.
Ambode made the remark while speaking at the Afrika Shrine in Ikeja, on Tuesday night, at an event tagged “Celebrate African Culture”, which welcomed Macron to the state.
Ambode stated that the French Leader’s visit would signal the dawn of a new collaboration between France and Lagos State.
He said “President Macron’s visit is expected to signal the dawn of a new collaboration between France and Lagos State in the quest to make the state the culture and entertainment capital of Africa.
“The event is also about celebrating African culture which was a positive step for France as it sought to rebuild its relationship with Africa.”
The French leader at the event was given the opportunity to interact with Nigerian musicians, artists, fashion designers and filmmakers, even as he encouraged Nigerian youths to participate in politics.
A Paragould woman will spend the next 3 decades in jail after she pleads guilty to raping a 14-year-old boy.
Clarissa Anne Cooley, 41, negotiated a plea to the felony charge Thursday.
Investigators say Cooley had sexual intercourse with a 14-year-old boy multiple times at a home in Greene County.
Greene County Circuit Court Judge Pam Honeycutt sentenced her to 35 years in the Arkansas Department of Correction, with 245 days jail time credit served, according to court documents.
When Cooley gets out of prison, she will have to register as a sex offender.
According to court records, 50-year-old Heath Bernell Mabry, another suspect in the case facing rape charges, is scheduled to be in court Oct. 16.
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March 19 (Reuters) - Mobile TeleSystems (MTS) says:
* Q4 2017 net profit at 10.9 billion roubles ($188.4 million), down 12 percent year on year
* Q4 revenue at 116.8 billion roubles, up 4.7 percent year on year
* Q4 adjusted OIBDA at 45.2 billion roubles, up 8.2 percent year on year
* Q4 adjusted OIBDA margin at 38.7 percent versus 37.4 percent in Q4 2016
* Free cash flow at 71.5 billion roubles versus 47.0 billion roubles the year earlier
* For 2018, MTS forecasts slight revenue growth
* MTS anticipates that the adoption of new IFRS standards will increase adjusted OIBDA by an estimated 20 billion roubles in 2018. Excluding the impact of new IFRS standards, MTS anticipates a stable outlook for FY 2018. Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 57.8500 roubles) (Reporting by Moscow Newsroom)
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Maybe you didn't catch the news at this year's Google I/O conference, but Google's developed a fascinating tool for enabling multiplayer AR on phones called Cloud Anchors, which syncs positions across devices. It even works across iOS and Android.
The Just A Line app already existed on Android, and is a doodling app in AR. But the app just went live on iOS, too, and is Google's first Android-to-iOS AR experiment.
To work, both phones trying the collaborative doodling need to be near each other, and then can pair in-app to begin doing ARdoodles together.
The app can be found here for Android, or here for iOS.
Download it (I am), try it out. Maybe we'll see a lot more of these to come. See below for Cloud Anchor AR games I tried at Google I/O a few weeks ago.
Police are hoping the public can help identify a suspect who robbed a Newcastle bank, Monday afternoon.
Authorities say the suspect entered the First United Bank located in the 4900 block of SE 44th St., along State Highway 9, around 3:45 p.m. Once inside, investigators say the suspect demanded cash and indicated that he had a weapon.
The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 5’ 9” tall and weighing 150 pounds. He was wearing a dark polo shirt, jeans and a bandana. Investigators also say the suspect threatened that he had accomplices waiting at employee vehicles.
The teller complied and the suspect took off on foot, with an undisclosed amount of cash, heading west.
If you have any information regarding this robbery, or if you recognize the suspect, you are asked to contact the Oklahoma City FBI office at (405) 290-7770. You may be eligible for a reward from the Oklahoma Bankers Association.
Picture of the Day Unprecedented wave of large-mammal extinctions linked to ancient humans
Elephant-dwarfing wooly mammoths, elephant-sized ground sloths and various saber-toothed cats highlighted the array of massive mammals roaming Earth between 2.6 million and 12,000 years ago. Prior research suggested that such large mammals began disappearing faster than their smaller counterparts -- a phenomenon known as size-biased extinction -- in Australia around 35,000 years ago. With the help of emerging data from older fossil and geologic records, the new study estimated that this size-biased extinction started at least 125,000 years ago in Africa. By that point, the average African mammal was already 50 percent smaller than those on other continents, the study reported, despite the fact that larger landmasses can typically support larger mammals.
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Pierre Manhe, head chef at Lupulo Craft Beer House in downtown Santa Cruz, prepares a salad for pairing with beer. For justification, look to the food scene that's emerging around the growing craft beer culture.
Start the conversation, or Read more at Santa Cruz Sentinel.
Click on the video player above on Saturday at 4 p.m. ET to watch Road to the Olympic Games, our weekly program spotlighting the best high-performance athletes from Canada and around the world.
On this week's edition of the program we feature action from the men's World Cup ski jumping event in Willingen, Germany.
Arsenal take on the Bavarian giants tonight (7.45pm) in the Allianz Arena in the first leg of their last-16 Champions League tie.
Arsene Wenger is set to continue with David Ospina who played all six of their group matches.
Cech’s long-term future remains uncertain, but BT Sport pundit Ferdinand can’t understand why the veteran shot-stopper has been dropped.
“Cech is the best goalkeeper - do you want to win the Champions League or not?,” Ferdinand told BT Sport.
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Congrats to President Donald Trump, whose “State of the Uniom” address broke records — it was the slowest in at least half a century. According to Business Insider, Trump spoke at an average rate of 72.6 words per minute in his 5,800-word, nearly hour-and-a-half-long speech, which explains why everyone in the audience looked so miserable.
The second-slowest-speaking president, Lyndon B. Johnson, talked at an average rate of 91.3 words per minute in his State of the Union addresses — nearly 20 words per minute faster than Trump. For comparison, Barack Obama spoke at a pace of 109.3 words per minute in his addresses, though he’s admittedly one of the faster-speaking former presidents. The quickest on record, Richard Nixon, delivered State of the Union speeches at an astonishing rate of 128.21 words per minute.
Bet the lawmakers who skipped Trump’s address feel good about their decision.
Minister of lands and natural resources Jean Kapata has threatened to deal with Muvi TV for airing a news item linking her and other government officials to have allegedly shared plots at the controversial Zombe land in Lusaka west.
Ms. Kapata and other senior government officials have been linked in the alleged illegal land allocation on the land from which hundreds of residents were evicted in 2016.
Officials claim the land belongs to the office of the President.
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The boys chat about the Wolves and their big loss. Tough to win when a team scores fifty in the third quarter! Kenny gets very crabby during the news and wants to walk out.
Napoli closed to within one point of first-place Juventus as Kalidou Koulibaly's 90th-minute header stunned the defending champions in Turin
Feb 2 (Reuters) - - SHAREHOLDER NEIL WOODFORD SAYS COMPANY “HAS BEEN A POOR INVESTMENT” BUT “NOT A MISTAKE TO OWN IT NOW”
* WOODFORD SAYS BACKS NEW CAPITA CEO‘S PLAN TO OVERHAUL BUSINESS
* WOODFORD SAYS UK MARKET IS “INSENSITIVE TO VALUATION”, ENVIRONMENT TO REMAIN CHALLENGING FOR HIS FUNDS Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting By Simon Jessop and Carolyn Cohn)
This is how Sen. Rand Paul, who was at the ballfield in Alexandria, Va., when the shooting started early Wednesday morning, described the first moments of an active shooter firing away, this time at members of Congress: "The first shot was kind of an isolated shot and everybody kind of looks up and says, 'Hey, what's that?'"
Tulsa police are looking for a man who they say robbed a convenience store with a sawed-off shotgun.
Champions League: Salah takes Liverpool closer to final
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SHAWVILLE Sept. 29, 2017
This Friday past, students, history buffs and theatre enthusiasts alike descended upon the R.A. Hall in Shawville for a production in support of the local high school.
Entitled Women Vote Indirect, the play followed the lives of the women behind the scenes during Canada’s Confederation, including Sir John A. Macdonald’s fiancée, Agnes Bernard and George-Étienne Cartier’s wife, Hortense.
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CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — Rep. Bobby Scott (D-Va.) is scheduled to hold a town hall Tuesday night in Chesapeake.
The congressman is expected to address topics including President Donald Trump’s proposed budget as well as the ongonig debate regarding the Affordable Care Act — also known as Obamacare.
A news release from Scott’s shows the town hall is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at the Indian River Community Center.
Stay with WAVY for the latest updates.
One of the quirks of life in Rhode Island is that we give directions based on landmarks where things used to be.
For example, you might say “Take a left there, where the Almacs used to be.” For those who don’t remember, Almacs was once the largest grocery store chain in Rhode Island, before falling to the competition and closing in the mid-90s. As our series One Square Mile: Johnston continues, RIPR’s Chuck Hinman visits a place where a lot of things used to be, and where the one thing that was there first, endures the longest.
The one and only Paul Simon is coming to Billings.
The Grammy award winner is performing at Rimrock Auto Arena, Tuesday, June 20 at 8:00 p.m.
Tickets go on sale Friday, March 17 at 10:00 a.m. Those prices are $65 & $85.
PaulSimon.com also shows him performing in Missoula, June 21 at Ogren Park at Allegiance Field, but that has not been independently confirmed by the venue.
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ASTORE:- The district administration of Astore has issued an alert call and sought suggestions from all the stakeholders to cope with any situation after acute shortage of water was reported in Sadpara Dam. The administration here on Tuesday said water level in Sadpara Dam has fallen to alarming level that may trigger the issue of outages and water crises in the area. Owing to the situation, the administration has sought suggestions and appealed for cooperation from the local community. The administration warned that supply of electricity, generated through the dam may be affected badly from the month of Sept besides creating shortage of water for the drinking and irrigation purposes.
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The immensely popular gaming creator Daniel Middleton — better known to his 15.5 million YouTube subscribers as DanTDM (The Diamond Minecart) is LIVE and coming to Milwaukee!!! The show, which transports audiences into the world of DanTDM with games, puzzles, and appearances from his pet pugs and other characters from his channel willbe live on the Riverside stage
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HONG KONG (Reuters) - A unit of Chinese conglomerate Fosun Group's pharmaceutical business on Monday said it is bidding for a stake in U.S. speciality drugmaker Arbor Pharmaceuticals LLC.
Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical Group Co Ltd <600196.SS> said in a stock exchange filing its Hong Kong unit submitted a non-binding bid for a stake in Arbor, which is backed by private equity firm KKR & Co LP , without disclosing the financial terms.
The unit has not entered exclusive talks with the seller and will begin conducting due diligence to determine further steps, Fosun Pharma said.
Atlanta-based Arbor produces mainly branded prescription drugs for the pediatric, hospital and cardiovascular markets.
New York-based KKR agreed to buy more than a quarter of shares in the company in December 2014, in a deal that valued privately held Arbor at over $1 billion.
(Reporting by Kane Wu)
× 2-year-old South Carolina boy wanders from apartment, drowns in nearby creek
LUGOFF, S.C. — A two-year-old South Carolina boy who wandered away from his grandmother’s apartment was found dead in a creek Saturday evening.
While the child’s grandmother was in another room braiding her granddaughter’s hair, Neko Jacob Clark wandered away from the apartment, walked down a hill and drowned in a nearby creek, The State reports.
Officials say the child was reported missing around 4 p.m. and his body was discovered by a bloodhound around 7:15 p.m.
“The creek has a swift current right now,” said coroner David West.
An autopsy is set to be performed on Monday.
The investigation is ongoing.
[India], Feb 3 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday said that the reshuffling and expansion of the state cabinet were part and parcel of his move to balance the system.
"It is a matter of happiness. will make the cabinet more balanced which will lead to better work and results. One expansion has taken place, another small one will also be done," Chouhan told the reporters.
Earlier in the day, three new ministers were inducted in the Madhya Pradesh Cabinet.
Narayan Singh Kushwaha (Gwalior West), Balkrishna Patidar (Khargone) and Zalam Singh Patel (Narsinghpur) have sworn-in as new members of Chief Minister Chouhan's Cabinet. The cabinet reshuffle comes ahead of the Assembly elections which are due later this year. Madhya Pradesh will go to the polls for its 230 constituencies in November as the tenure of the current assembly ends on 7 January 2019.(ANI)
The owner of a tree-cutting company that suffered a fatal accident in town April 14 has been arrested on unrelated domestic violence charges dating back to late 2017.
Police Lt. Keith Golding confirmed that Marcelo Meirelles, 60, of Trumbull, owned the company that was removing a tree on Pinewood Trail when 28-year-old Eris Banegas-Gomes fell 45 feet to the ground. Police said he was wearing a safety harness when the tree broke off at its base and fell with Banegas-Gomes still attached. He later died of his injuries.
Officers investigating the incident interviewed Meirelles, who is listed as the owner of Marcelo’s Tree Removal, and discovered that he was a suspect in a 2017 incident in which a family member said a verbal argument escalated until Meirelles choked her, then left before police arrived.
Meirelles was arrested April 14, about four hours after the accident, and has been charged with third-degree strangulation and disorderly conduct. Bond was $10,000 for court April 16.
Giant Eagle is testing a beefed-up loyalty program in northeast Ohio. The supermarket chain is trying “Fuelperks Plus” at stores in the Akron-Canton area.
The program gives Giant Eagle shoppers a choice of using frequent shopping points for discounts on gasoline or their entire grocery bill.
There’s no word when the program might expand across northeast Ohio.
The Canadian big-truck industry had a good month in May, up 2.7% from year-ago with small drops in Classes 6 and 8. With one more selling day this year than last, truck makers sold 3,996 units compared to 3,734 in like-2016. Class 8 ended May with 2,395 deliveries, a 1.8% decline from year-ago. Daimler’s Freightliner and Western Star saw double-digit losses of 14.9% and 23.5%, respectively, resulting in a 17.1% fall for the company. Similarly, Volvo Truck slumped 19.9% with Mack ...
TREFYCLAWDD climbed to second in division three East D of the Swalec League with a 12-3 victory at home to Bettws.
Joe Barrett played a key role with a try and conversion with Ben Watkin also going over the whitewash to maintain the Knighton club’s solid start to the campaign.
Meanwhile Rhayader battled in vain before falling to a 39-0 defeat at home to Hollybush.
Jason Grovell starred with a brace of tries while Leon Jones, Ryan Jones, Ashley Roberts and Tom Matthews also crossed for tries with Kieran Edwards kicking two conversions.
n Elsewhere Builth Wells were left frustrated with their Swalec Division Two West Central clash at Maesteg Celtic postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.
Nearly ten businesses along Hwy 43 in Russellville have some type of damage, authorities said.
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According to Franklin County Emergency Management Agency (EMA), Waffle House's windows were blown out and their sign is gone and Road Gear Truck Equipment was damaged.
Franklin County EMA told WAAY 31, they did not have a full list of businesses affected but added they are out surveying the area.
Re Michael Smolens’ article “Four marque initiatives might not make the ballot” (June 29): The City Attorney’s office asked the courts to review the legality of the two Mission Valley stadium initiatives. Each initiative will be determined by a different judge.
Why hasn’t the city attorney asked the courts to review Mayor Kevin Faulconer’s short-term vacation rental proposal, where the existing municipal code will not be enforced? “Mini motels” will be allowed to operate in residential zones. What happened to the idea of zoning to preserve neighborhoods?
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An elderly Kansas City woman says the city is threatening her with a fine and up to jail time for where she stores her recycling bin.
MOSCOW, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Russia’s Central Bank Governor Elvira Nabiullina said on Friday that the country’s banking sector will live with a structural liquidity surplus for long time.
The central bank will gradually reduce the number of bonds it has on its lombard list, or the bonds that banks can use as a collateral when borrowing from the central bank, Nabiullina added. (Reporting by Andrey Ostroukh; Writing by Polina Ivanova; Editing by Maria Kiselyova)
March 28 Sirius Minerals Plc
* Announces its intention to apply for admission to listing of its ordinary shares on premium listing segment of official list of UK listing authority
* Company directors believe that a premium listing will support long-term strategy of company by providing company with a more appropriate platform for its growth
* Premium listing in keeping with nationally significant nature of company's north Yorkshire polyhalite project and market capitalisation Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting by Dasha Afanasieva)
About The Weekend Day Centre for Dementia Care
The Weekend Day Centre offers an informal social and support network, focusing on social activities. The staff offer individual and group support to carers and people with dementia. All attendees receive a three course lunch and refreshments. People are asked to use their own means of transport, however transport can be arranged if necessary. Informal and professional referrals welcome; the care manager will make a home visit to discuss.
Construction workers have commenced their work to build a new housing complex for homeless veterans and low-income seniors in the St. Mary's neighborhood north of downtown Long Beach. The full Beacon Apartments complex is planned to consist of 160 apartment units at 1201-1235 Long Beach Boulevard.
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The Town of Midland is looking for local artisans to showcase and sell their creations when the cruise ships visit this summer.
Three artisans will be featured per visit and they will be situated under one of the pavilions at the waterfront. Each artist selected is required to demonstrate a technique to further engage the cruise ship passengers, other visitors and locals.
“We have a wealth of creative individuals in our community,” said Karen Mealing, cultural development co-ordinator with the Town of Midland. “We are looking to showcase those who live, work and create in north Simcoe.”
Each participating artist will receive a $200 honorarium, thanks to a grant from Tourism Simcoe County.
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Jeremy Jahns addresses Geoff Johns’ comments about de-emphasizing the cinematic universe idea going forward with the DCEU. He also talks about a possible Yoda standalone movie with Kristian Harloff, learns about the Thor: Ragnarok character Surtur with Jon Schnepp, and plays the new SNES Classic with Pam Horton. Watch every episode of Awesometacular on go90.
Jeremy Jahns discusses Geoff Johns’ recent comments regarding the connectivity of the DCEU films. After that, Jeremy and Collider’s Mark Ellis face off in a round of That Can’t Be Right where they guess the movie Jamie Costa is quoting while using a different celebrity’s voice.
Eeen Stellingworth returns for a new installment of Acting Masters Mastering Acting focusing on Michael Bay movies. Then Jeremy is joined by Collider’s Kristian Harloff to talk about the possibility of a Yoda standalone Star Wars movie and why it might work.
The Prince of Wales appeared to be keenly interested in the vegetables on display during a tour of a factory in Lincolnshire. HRH Prince Charles was visiting Freshtime in Boston to discuss sustainable packaging and alternatives to plastic.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND)- State leaders are calling on people around Illinois to pledge to adhere to the state’s “Move Over” Law.
The law, also called Scott’s Law in honor of Chicago Fire Lieutenant Scott Gillen, requires drivers to slow down and change lanes if possible when approaching a police, emergency or other vehicle stopped along the roadway.
"Our roadways are dangerous in Illinois, and the reality that too many of our tollway workers face, our police and first responders face is that too many drivers are just not adhering to the law,” said Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Chicago, at a morning press conference. Thaddeus and others pointed to recent death of tollway worker David Schwarz who was hit and killed while picking up debris on the side of the road.
Jones and others are asking people to take a pledge to abide by the law as part of a campaign called “Give Them Distance.’ They are asking people around Illinois to take the pledge online, then share it through social media.
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Giancarlo Stanton appears to be thrilled to be out of Miami, after being traded to the Yankees.
Not only did Stanton have the opportunity to essentially choose where he wanted to be traded, but he also got to part ways with one of the most dysfunctional organizations in all of sports. And now, in the wake of Derek Jeter’s group owning the team, the rebuild appears to be in full effect, and Stanton wanted nothing to do with it.
Stanton took to Instagram on Monday and appeared to thank the fans and the Marlins organization for their support — at least that’s how it started. But then Stanton continued on about the “rollercoaster” and “unprofessional, circus times there,” which were clear shots at the team’s front office.
This was a bit surprising, as, at the end of the day, Stanton got what he wanted. He could’ve just rode off into the sunset and been content that he got his way, but instead chose to rip the organization that drafted him on the way out.
Ben shares this latest new from Red Funnel. Ed
Red Funnel is delighted to announce the appointment of Fran Collins as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) with effect from 11th June 2018, as Kevin George, the previous CEO, moves to be Red Funnel Group Chairman.
Fran joins Red Funnel from Condor Ferries where she has held the position of Executive Director – Operations for four years and prior to that was Ports and Guest Services Director.
Kevin George commented,
“Fran’s appointment as CEO is fantastic news for Red Funnel as we embark on the next stage of development of the business under our new ownership. “Fran brings a great depth of knowledge in all aspects of operating vital ferry services to Island communities and I am delighted that Red Funnel and the Isle of Wight will now have the opportunity to benefit from her experience and expertise.”
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April 4 IGM Financial Inc:
* IGM Financial Inc announces march 2017 investment fund sales and total assets under management
* IGM Financial Inc - total assets under management were $147.1 billion at March 31, 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Rancho Cotati High School
Nineteen students were nominated for Rancho Cotate’s first Student of the Month celebration for the 2017/18 school year. They were treated to a luncheon sponsored by the RCHS Associated Student Body class and the College and Career Center and all received certificates for their achievements. Individual teachers nominated students based not just on superior academic achievement, but marked improvement in academics, behavior, attendance and attitude. September Students of the month include: (pictured) Angel Velasco, Michael Miller, Karla Gutierrez, Beshoy Yousif, Sara Lerch, Sebastian Chavez, Patricia Vasquez, Lennyn Morales, Rebekah Pehur, Cesar Basulto Brambila, Rogelio Cisneros, Naydelin Lorenzo Xala​ (not pictured) Sherley Dessin, Dante Canty, Tyson Robinson, Jazmine Grudzielanek, Ashley Barella and Kyle Novak
Also pictured is ASB Morale Commissioner, Kanoa Lua, who high-fived all nominees as they received their certificates.
Photo courtesy of Jessica Holman
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Kennard officially signed with an agent Monday and will enter the 2017 NBA Draft, ESPN.com's Jeff Goodman reports.
On a star-studded Duke roster, few players shone brighter last season than Kennard, who exploded for a team-best 19.5 points per game as a sophomore and claimed MVP honors during the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament. The 6-foot-6 shooting guard lacks high-end athleticism, but possesses NBA three-point range and excels at moving without the ball. He projects as more of a role player than a go-to option on offense at the next level, but could still be selected in the back end of the first round.
21:55 Reported News Briefs Av 22, 5777 , 14/08/17 Av 22, 5777 , 14/08/17 'The Israeli Air Force leads the world' Read more Major General Amikam Norkin officially enters the post of Air Force Commander, replacing Maj. Gen. Amir Eshel, who ends his service in the Israel Defense Forces after 40 years. ► ◄ Last Briefs
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+ Enlarge this image Rishikul Primary School head teacher Surendra Kumar (infront), Education Minister Mahendra Reddy with year 8 students at the new school block during the opening in Nasinu today. Picture: SOPHIE RALULU
Update: 1:31PM CHILDREN living in the greater Nasinu area can now attend Rishikul Primary School located at Valelevu after the opening of an additional 10 classrooms at the school today.
The school's current roll is 1625 students.
It's school manager Vijay Nair said because there is always a high demand for education, it is only crucial that Rishikul Primary School construct additional classrooms to cater for the demand.
"Nasinu is a densely populated area and there is always a demand in education for more classrooms to cater for children," he said.
The Minister for Education Dr Mahendra Reddy officiated at the opening.
Aqua-Run is a unique 10K relay race. A team of five individuals each race a 2k leg with a hydration pack on their back for a total of 10K. Although the hydration pack is light and can barely be felt, its mean to raise awareness regarding the challenges women in developing countries face transporting water. There is also a 2K walk for those who want to participate. We'll find out more about how you can get involved from Buey Tut.
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-- Current WWE champin Jinder Mahal will be in attendance at the 9/9 UFC 215 show in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Not only will Mahal be appearing, but he is scheduled to accompany former Olympic wrestler Arjan Bhullar to the ring. Bhullar will be making his UFC debut.
-- It was announced on Sunday evening via the NY Post that next year's SummerSlam will take place on August 19, 2018 and for the fourth year in a row, The Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY will be the site of the PPV.
State officials have enlisted counter-culture comedian Cheech Marin to help educate Californians that if they want to start a business to grow, distribute or sell marijuana they have to register their business with the state.
Secretary of State Alex Padilla has created an online portal for cannabis firms to register and conduct other business with the state, including registering trademarks and converting non-profit entities into for-profit companies.
California’s Bureau of Cannabis Control will begin issuing licenses to firms for growing and selling cannabis on Jan. 2, but one requirement is that they first register their business with the secretary of state.
“There is a lot of interest from entrepreneurs to be part of the next big industry for the California economy and we want to make sure people do it appropriately and that begins with registering your business,” Padilla said.
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VANCOUVER, July 3, 2018 /CNW/ - The following issues have been halted by IIROC:
Company: Sigma Industries Inc.
TSX-Venture Symbol: SSG
Reason: At the Request of the Company Pending News
Halt Time (ET): 12:17 PM
Company: Nanoexplore Inc.
TSX-Venture Symbol: GRA
Reason: At the Request of the Company Pending News
Halt Time (ET): 12:17 PM
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A 38-year-old man was found in possession of these two sets of Rhino horns at Nkomazi Plaza. (Supplied)
Kaapmuiden – A routine police stop and search at Nkomazi Plaza in Mpumalanga, led to the arrest of a man allegedly trading in rhino horn.
Police spokesperson Brigadier Leonard Hlathi said the officers were doing their daily operations when they stopped a sedan being driven by a 38-year-old man.
“They noticed that the man had a cooler box on the passenger seat and upon opening it, they made the discovery [of four rhino horns]” he said.
Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Mondli Zuma lauded the members for their alertness and versatility that led to the recovery of the horns.
Zuma mentioned that the poaching of endangered and protected species was one of the problematic crimes in the province and was therefore a priority.
Hlati said the man was expected to appear before the Baberton Magistrate's Court on Monday.
Watch Boca Juniors players Juan Manuel Insaurralde and Jonathan Silva fight each other in training, resulting in them both being sent home.
WATCH: How Matt Smith's Oldham stunned Suarez's Liverpool
Watch live coverage of the FA Cup fifth round across BBC Sport this weekend - including Sutton United v Arsenal live on BBC One on Monday 20 November.
Ronnie plans a dinner party at Bernard's when Bryan comes to see her and Dave is excited to have his first official date night with Patricia.
press release: The Department of Forest and Wildlife Ecology at the UW-Madison is hosting the 20th Leopold Lecture on Wednesday, May 3rd at 3:00PM. This event is free and open to the public. The event will take place at Agricultural Hall (room 125) at 1450 Linden Dr, Madison, WI 53706.
This year we welcome Dr. Joel Berger, Cox Chair of Conservation Biology at Colorado State University. Dr. Berger's lecture is entitled "The Metaphorical Snow Ox: Science and Conservation in an increasingly peopled world."
A brief summary of the talk follows:
"The clan of snow oxen is emblematic of species of the remote and cold, untrammeled and wild zones of earth. This talk will offer a sense of the magnificence and challenge confronting species persisting at the extreme edges of the world - from its roof on the Tibetan Plateau to its top in the Asian and American Arctic - and explore how local insight from people on the land improve our successes in conservation."
MOSCOW, March 31 Russian banks are yet to sign a "standstill agreement" with Croatia's Agrokor as part of debt restructuring talks, but they plan to do so in the near future, two Russian sources close to the talks said on Friday.
Media reports earlier on Friday said heavily indebted Agrokor had signed a deal with creditors overnight to restructure its debt.
"For the moment no," one Russian source close to the talks said, in response to a question as to whether the "standstill agreement" freezing Agrokor's debt repayments had been signed.
"But we will sign very soon. A committee of creditors has been formed, ... and we are moving fast."
Another source said Russia's biggest bank Sberbank , one of Agrokor's top lenders, planned to sign an agreement on debt restructuring later on Friday. (Reporting by Alexander Winning; editing by Katya Golubkova)
11/9/2017 - Janet Jackson attends the OUT100 Celebration Gala at the Altman Building in New York. (Photo by PA Images/Sipa USA) *** US Rights Only ***
The 2004 Superbowl – I couldn’t tell you who played…but I could tell you what I saw…waaay more of Janet Jackson than I expected! (YouTube it – but not at work! LOL)
Sure we got the term “wardrobe malfunction” out of it, but with Justin Timberlake performing at halftime this year, lots have speculated that Janet will join him (like he joined her the year she headlined) to “make-up” for the ultra titillating performance.
Well if you put money on it, see if you can take it back!
Janet JUST took to Twitter to clear up the rumors:
Well there you have it.
I mean I LOVE Janet – but how could she really “make-up” for it you know? Her performance was amazing! It was just those last seconds. She apologized and that should’ve ended it.
Now with that being said, I still have my fingers crossed for an NSYNC reunion!
Barrels of foul-smelling substance dumped near Meadow Bank
Residents of Meadow Bank, Georgetown say they caught some men red handed dumping a foul- smelling substance in front of the southern entrance to Banks DIH Limited yesterday afternoon.
According to the residents, the men transported two barrels containing the substance along the roadside. A portion of the substance gradually made its way into this canal.
Police: Airline pilot found passed out in cockpit was drunk
CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — An airline pilot is facing charges in Canada after police say he was found by his co-pilot passed out in the cockpit of a Boeing 737 before it was set to take off.
Calgary police say the gate crew as well as crewmembers on the aircraft indicated that Miroslav Gronych was behaving strangely ahead of his scheduled flight Saturday. Sgt. Paul Stacey says the co-pilot later found the 37-year-old captain "slumped over in the seat" of the airliner.
The pilot was escorted from the plane and charged with having a blood-alcohol level above .08 and controlling an aircraft while impaired. Police allege Gronych had three times the legal amount of alcohol in his system.
Sunwing Airlines calls it "a very unfortunate matter."
The moment the GOP shooter opened fire
Dramatic video from the shooting in Alexandria, Virginia, captured some of the chaos that ensued when a 66-year-old left-wing zealot opened fire on the GOP congressional baseball team. More than 25 bullets can be heard, which was captured by a witness close to the field at Eugene Simpson Stadium Park. At one point, a man can be seen lying in the middle of the field. More…
The Vista Historical Society will hold its annual Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social on Saturday, July 21, at the Vista Historical Museum at Rancho Minerva.
The event will be held on the patio of the museum, located at 2317 Old Foothill Drive, at San Clemente Avenue across Foothill Drive from Rancho Minerva Middle School. Cost is $3.00 each for children 10 and under and $5.00 for each adult, for unlimited ice cream, root beer floats, and soft drinks.
The museum will be open for food free tours from 4 to 5 pm
Crafters and others will be on-site with items for sale.
New this year, artists from the Vista Art Foundation will display and sell their art.
The crafters and artists will be open from 1 pm to 5 pm
Ice cream will be served from 2 pm to 4 pm
Further information is available by phoning the museum office 760-530-0444. Museum visiting hours are 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and the first and second Saturdays of the month. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
BALTIMORE (WJZ)– City police are searching for a man who is suspected of stabbing a man early Saturday morning.
Baltimore police say around 12:41 a.m., a male suspect stabbed another man in the 2300 block of Biddle Street.
Detectives say the 51-year-old man was transported to a hospital where he survived his injuries.
Officers have released surveillance footage of the suspect.
If you recognize the individual seen in the surveillance video please contact detectives, at 410-396-2433.
Those who wish to remain anonymous are urged to utilize the Metro Crime Stoppers tip-line, at 1-866-7-LOCKUP.
You can also submit a tip by downloading the Baltimore Police Department’s mobile APP on your smartphone.
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The Ohio State Highway Patrol said two people were taken to the hospital Monday afternoon after a three-car crash in Boardman.
Shortly after noon, first responders were called out after three cars struck each other near the intersection of Rt. 224 and South Avenue.
Officials say the driver of a Lexus struck a Ford Mercury, which then collided with a third vehicle.
Troopers on the scene say two women were taken to the hospital for evaluation, but are expected to be ok.
As of 1:30 p.m. traffic was moving in all directions except one lane which is being diverted onto side roads to 224.
Officials were not able to identify the victims at this time.
This is a developing story. Check back to wfmj.com for updates.
May 31 (Reuters) - Dogi International Fabrics SA:
* SAID ON WEDNESDAY ITS SHAREHOLDER, BUSINESSGATE SL, TO PROPOSE THE COMPANY’S NAME CHANGE TO NUEVA EXPRESION TEXTIL SA AT THE GENERAL SHAREHOLDERS’ MEETING
* THE SHAREHOLDERS’ MEETING TO TAKE PLACE ON JUNE 26 (FIRST CALL) OR JUNE 27 (SECOND CALL)
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Feb 13 Terex Corp :
* Terex names John D. Sheehan, Chief Financial Officer
* Sheehan will assume his duties as Chief Financial Officer of Terex on February 27, 2017
* Sheehan most recently served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Mylan, Inc
* Bradley will then continue with company until mid-March to assist with transition after which time he will be leaving company
* Kevin Bradley will remain in his current role until Sheehan assumes duties of Chief Financial Officer
* Kevin Bradley to resign as Chief Financial Officer Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Chuck Munro, left, and Brian Alexander of Spraying Systems, right, welcome Eric Vetters of ProCorr to their booth at NACE 2018 in Phoenix.
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Here are the latest scores and winners:
NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
Indiana 117 Orlando 104
OT Atlanta 114 San Antonio 112
Detroit 107 Miami 98Portland 95 Minnesota 89
Toronto 123 L.A. Lakers 114
NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
OT Toronto 5 Detroit 4
Washington 2 Ottawa 1
SO Anaheim 4 Philadelphia 3
NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE
OT Pittsburgh 27 Cleveland 24
Minnesota 38 Chicago 10
New England 35 Miami 14
Cincinnati 27 Baltimore 10
Tampa Bay 17 Carolina 16
Tennessee 24 Houston 17
Philadelphia 27 Dallas 13
N-Y Jets 30 Buffalo 10
Indianapolis 24 Jacksonville 20
Arizona 44 Los Angeles 6
N-Y Giants 19 Washington 10
Atlanta 38 New Orleans 32
Denver 24 Oakland 6
Seattle 25 San Francisco 23
Kansas City 37 San Diego 27
Green Bay 31 Detroit 24
TOP-25 COLLEGE BASKETBALL
(13) Butler 78 Providence 61
OT Minnesota 91 (15) Purdue 82
(18) Arizona 91 Stanford 52
(23) Cincinnati 92 Tulane 56
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April 2China Galaxy Securities Co Ltd :
* Says it plans to pay annual cash dividend as 1.55 yuan(pre-tax) per 10 shares as FY 2016 div payment
* It will pay A share shareholders in RMB and H share shareholders in HK dollar
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/FFTCq7
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
A number of other equities research analysts have also recently commented on LSTR. Zacks Investment Research cut Landstar System from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Tuesday, February 28th.
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MOUNT VERNON, Wash. — A 17-year-old boy has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in connection with the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old boy in Burlington.
The Skagit Valley Herald reports the teen admitted to giving a gun to a 15-year-old boy who is accused of shooting Angel Estrada.
The 17-year-old had been charged with murder as an adult but in a deal pleaded guilty to manslaughter.
He was sentenced Friday to four years in prison.
According to court documents, Burlington police responded the March 30 shooting after a 17-year-old girl reported her brother had shot her boyfriend.
Burlington police say Estrada was pronounced dead at the scene.
The 15-year-old was charged in April with second-degree murder in Skagit County Juvenile Court.
Thinly traded nano cap Anthera Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:ANTH) is up 9% premarket on increased volume in response to its announcement that its Phase 3 RESULT study assessing Sollpura (liprotamase) for exocrine pancreatic insufficiency due to cystic fibrosis has been approved by the European Cystic Fibrosis Society Clinical Trial Network Executive Committee, a decision that should expedite patient recruitment.
Top-line are expected as early as year-end.
Sollpura is a non-porcine pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (PERT) containing a proprietary engineered cross-linked formulation of crystalline lipase, crystalline protease and amorphous amylase. The company says its solubility and stability offers a more patient-friendly alternative for those who cannot swallow multiple pills or require gastric tubes in order to maintain their nutritional health.
Previously: Anthera's Sollpura on par with Pancreaze in extension phase of late-stage study in certain CF patients; shares ahead 9% after hours (March 29)
A Corner Brook man is questioning the way membership in the Qalipu First Nation was decided. Matthew Connolly was a member of the former Federation of Newfoundland Indians, but was rejected for membership in the Qalipu Mi’kmaq band. NTV’s Don Bradshaw reports.
Ellen DeGeneres will be celebrating the 20th anniversary of the coming out episode of her sitcom Ellen with a cast reunion on The Ellen DeGeneres Show!
From Just Jared:
The 59-year-old talk show host will be sitting down with series regulars Joely Fisher, David Anthony Higgins, and Clea Lewis, as well as guest stars Oprah Winfrey and Laura Dern, on the Friday, April 28 episode of her show. Ellen came out as gay during an appearance on Oprah’s talk show in 1997 and then she came out to a therapist played by Oprah on her sitcom.
We'll definitely be tuning in for this! (Also, where's Jeremy Piven??)
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SAO PAULO, Aug 14 (Reuters) - A decision by the Brazilian government to raise a key budget deficit target for this year and next would not, by itself, lead Fitch Ratings to downgrade the country's sovereign rating, an executive at the credit ratings agency said.
"The change to the fiscal target is not good news, but once again demonstrates why the Brazilian rating carries a negative outlook," Rafael Guedes, Fitch's managing director for Brazil, told Reuters on Friday. Fitch currently has a "BB" rating on Brazil, with a "negative" outlook.
Brazil plans to revise its full-year budget deficit targets, before interest payments, to 159 billion reais ($50 billion) for 2017 and 2018, compared with 139 billion reais and 129 billion reais currently, sources told Reuters.
Lamar Jackson took home the Heisman last season. Which player will win it this season? Here are the full Heisman odds, courtesy of William Hill US.
Odds as of Feb. 15.
WASHINGTON (AP) - A woman who was formerly employed as a manager by celebrity chef Mike Isabella is suing him and his business partners, alleging sexual harassment. Isabella has denied the allegations.
Chloe Caras is seeking an unspecified amount for pain and suffering, back pay and punitive damages. Isabella, who competed on the cooking reality shows "Top Chef" and "Top Chef All-Stars," has about a dozen restaurants in the Washington area.
The lawsuit filed Monday in Superior Court in the District of Columbia says when Caras was fired in 2017 she was the director of operations for the Isabella Eatery in Virginia and the highest-ranking woman in Isabella's organization. The lawsuit says Caras was subject to unwelcome touching, sexual advances, vulgar and explicitly sexual remarks and gestures, and sexists insults and texts.
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Three men have been charged with murder and have appeared in court after a prisoner was stabbed at HMP Wormwood Scrubs, the Metropolitan Police said.
Ahmed Khyre, 21, Kalif Dibbassey, 21 and Enton Marku, 20 – all inmates at the west London jail – were charged and appeared at Willesden Magistrates’ Court on Friday, the force said.
Khader Saleh, 25, was found with a number of knife injuries on Wednesday afternoon and was pronounced dead at the scene.
HMP Wormwood Scrubs (PA/Jonathan Brady)
Three charged following murder of inmate at HMP Wormwood Scrubs https://t.co/m5cG6yOyHc pic.twitter.com/kfPvjxcgxN — Metropolitan Police (@metpoliceuk) February 3, 2018
A 23-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder has been released under investigation – the three men are due to appear at the Old Bailey on February 6, Scotland Yard said.
Simone Askew is making history as the first black woman to lead the Long Grey Line at the U.S. Military Academy.
But first, she's joining a long, grimy line of cadets ending basic training with a traditional 12-mile (19-kilometer) march Monday.
The 20-year-old international history major from Fairfax, Virginia, assumes duties this week as first captain of the 4,400-member Corps of Cadets. That's the highest position in the cadet chain of command at West Point.
Pat Locke, one of two black women in the first class of women to graduate from West Point in 1980, says Askew is a terrific role model.
Pam Askew adds that her daughter is a natural leader.
Brig. Gen. Steve Gilland says Askew exemplifies the academy's values of duty, honor and country.
The Red Bluff Chamber of Commerce's Wednesday farmers market began earlier this year - June 7, from 5 to 8 p.m. After-Thot plays live this Wednesday with great eclectic acoustic music. Red Bluff Parks and Recreation will be hosting kids activities again this year at the Wednesday night market.
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Scotland is set for more freezing temperatures this morning as the Arctic blast continues across the country.
Flights, roads and schools have all been affected by the cold snap which gripped the country over the weekend.
Many Scots have woken up to sub zero temperatures with the coldest place being Dalwhinnie being -12.4C overnight.
Due to snowfall at London Heathrow, Birmingham and Amsterdam yesterday, several flights from Scottish airports have been cancelled due to the backlog.
A yellow warning remains in place for the most of Scotland for snow and ice.
Meanwhile, some schools in Aberdeenshire have been closed with transport links also affected.
Commuters on the Monday morning rush hour were warned to expect delays on the roads.
A 93-year-old man is in a critical condition after being hit by a car in Perth's south.
The man was crossing Beach Street in Fremantle around lunchtime on Monday when he was hit by a station wagon being driven by an 80-year-old woman.
The East Fremantle resident suffered serious injuries and was rushed to Royal Perth Hospital where he remains in a critical condition.
The female driver was not injured.
Police have asked any witnesses to contact them.
You held me
in tender embrace
in your deepest heart
We lived together
laughed together
dreamed together
breathed together
Unfathomable
that anyone
could take my place
It was an exchange
quick and quiet
waking up alone
stripped of you
of our imagined future
A featherless
newborn bird
raw, pink
awkward
unsteady
Heads turn
away from me
ugly in my grief
unsightly in my pain
I am no martyr
but the loss of us
steals my breath
drags me underwater
seeks to drown me
threatens disintegration
No room yet
for shiny toothbrushes
on the bathroom sink
unfamiliar tee shirt
hanging behind the bedroom door
or poetry written to new eyes
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The Savannah Development and Renewal Authority presented the quarterly Golden Broom Award to Byrd Cookie Company on Wednesday morning.
The award recognizes businesses and organizations in the greater downtown Savannah area for their ongoing contribution to beautifying the community, keeping their properties clean, well-maintained and litter-free.
The Golden Broom Award is sponsored by the Downtown Neighborhood Association of Savannah.
"A big part of it was that we felt like Bryd deserved it at this point, if not much sooner. They're also just a great steward for the community. They have multiple locations. They are really investing in our community by having those locations and by making those locations so good for people to come visit,” said Katherine Williams, program coordinator for the Savannah Development and Renewal Authority.
The SDRA board of directors reviews nominations made by community members and selects a winner each quarter.
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St. Louis County — A water main break in west St. Louis County has created icy driving conditions for drivers early Friday morning.
Around 6 a.m., the Ballwin Police Department responded to Wetherburn Drive near Clarkson Road for a water main break. In a tweet, they said conditions are “extremely icy and a fallen tree has blocked both lanes.”
The water company was notified. Crews are on scene to contain the water main break.
Bad weather dashed the hopes of a New Mexico Jewish group that hoped to win a spot in the record books by creating the world's only menorah made from hot air balloons on New Year's Eve. The event sponsored by Chabad of New Mexico went on anyway, just without the launch of nine balloons that would have created the menorah.
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Guitar virtuoso Pat Metheny recorded his debut album as a leader in 1975. At the young age of 21, Metheny redefined the sound of the traditional jazz guitar.
A Jazz Currents episode on a great early album by Pat Metheny, 'Bright Size Life.'
The album included drum guru Bob Moses and the uniquely talented bassist Jaco Pastorius–just before his career was about to take off. Bright Size Life takes us back to Metheny’s early compositions as he was developing a style of his own.
Musical excerpts used in this episode were all taken from Pat Metheny's Bright Size Life.
1. Missouri Uncompromised (Pat Metheny)
2. Sirabhorn (Pat Metheny)
3. Unquity Road (Pat Metheny)
4. Road Trip/Broadway Blues (Ornette Coleman)
5. Midwestern Nights Dream (Pat Metheny)
6. Omaha Celebration (Pat Metheny)
7. Bright Size Life (Pat Metheny)
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Acquired from the Los Angeles Angels in an Aug. 31 trade last year, Salas solidified the seventh inning for New York down the stretch. The 31-year-old right-hander went 0-1 with a 2.08 ERA in 17 games with the Mets, striking out 19 and walking none in 17 1/3 innings. He was 3-7 with a 3.91 ERA in 75 games overall, and all six of his saves came with the Angels.
March 31 Silver Standard Resources Inc
* Silver Standard exercises option to form joint venture with Golden Arrow for Chinchillas project
* Anticipate construction at Chinchillas to begin during Q3 of 2017
* Anticipate ore delivery to Pirquitas mill expected in second half of 2018
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Mak, who left Chong Hing Bank last Friday, is now serving as general manager of structured finance at China Everbright Bank.
China Everbright Bank could not be reached for comment by the time of writing.
Mak joined Chong Hing Bank in 2015. Before that, he worked for ...
May 3 Baxter International Inc
* Baxter International Inc - received guidance from FDA clarifying regulatory pathway for new peritoneal dialysis technology
* Baxter International Inc - Baxter plans to have first patient on therapy with new system, as part of a clinical trial in 2018
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is disputing a report that he watches hours of television each day, calling it, "Another false story."
The president is pushing back against a report in The New York Times about his first year in office that mentioned he watches at least four hours of television a day, sometimes twice that amount.
Trump says on Twitter that he "seldom, if ever," watches CNN or MSNBC, "both of which I consider Fake News." The president says he also never watches CNN anchor Don Lemon's show, "CNN Tonight."
The Times said its story was based on interviews with 60 advisers, associates, friends and members of Congress.
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Trump has repeatedly lodged complaints about mainstream news outlets that he argues have covered his presidency unfairly and inaccurately.
Endless brands have lined up to lavish the VIPs with goodies.
The festival saluted the two actors for their work in “Get Out” and “Call Me by Your Name."
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Javon Bess had 17 points and 11 rebounds and made all six of his free throws Saturday night to help Saint Louis beat Fordham 73-50.
The Billikens (13-11, 6-5 Atlantic 10) led 37-18 at halftime after closing the first half with a 15-0 run and maintained a double-digit edge throughout the second half, keeping their lead between 12 and 23 in the period.
Jalen Johnson had 14 points, D.J. Foreman scored 12 and Hasahn French had 11 points and 11 rebounds for Saint Louis. Jordan Goodwin added nine points, 10 rebounds, five assists and four steals. Goodwin grabbed six of his boards on the offensive glass.
Saint Louis had 17 offensive rebounds and a 48-31 overall advantage on the glass.
Joseph Chartouny had 11 points and Cavit Havsa scored 10 for Fordham (7-15, 2-8). Ivan Raut and Prokop Slanina added nine points each.
Robert L. McKay, who designed the first Taco Bell restaurant and with founder Glenn Bell turned it from a quirky food stand into a fast-food empire, has died. He was 86.
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His son, Rob McKay, says McKay died last week from cancer.
Bell opened his first Taco Bell in Downey, California in 1962, selling hard-shell tacos and other Mexican-inspired fast food.
McKay was an architect and designed the Spanish-style arched and tiled building that became the chain's signature look.
McKay eventually became president of Taco Bell, which had some 900 restaurants when it was sold to PepsiCo in 1978.
He went on to finance other businesses that invested in technology, consumer products, real estate and banking.
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WGN Radio News Anchor Ryan Burrow joins John to describe what happened over the weekend in Charlottesville. He shares what some are questioning most about the “Unite the Right” rally, following fatalities that took place Saturday.
Two men were arrested Monday in connection with what investigators believe was the targeted killing of a Calgary man found dead in an alley in Harvest Hills in 2016.
Harsimran Singh Birdi, 20, was discovered in an alley in the 9700 block of Harvest Hills Link N.E. on April 7 last year.
Police recently released surveillance images of two men that they believe were with Birdi in the hours before his death.
Investigators believe Birdi was targeted.
Police say two men were taken into custody earlier Monday.
“Their names and specific charges will be released once they have seen a Justice of the Peace,” police said in a release.
Switzerland's Roger Federer in action during the second round match against Slovakia's Lukas Lacko. — Reuters pic
LONDON, July 4 — Defending champion Roger Federer took his streak of consecutive sets won at Wimbledon to 26 today, reaching the third round with a 6-4, 6-4, 6-1 victory over Slovakia's Lukas Lacko.
Top seed Federer, the eight-time champion, goes on to face either 39-year-old Ivo Karlovic of Croatia or Germany's Jan-Lennard Struff.
Federer's longest streak of sets won at Wimbledon was 34 between the third round in 2005 to the 2006 final.
Today, the 36-year-old Swiss star fired 16 aces and 48 winners past Lacko, the world number 73. — AFP
Wednesday, July 4, 2018 - Kiambu Governor Ferdinard Waititu has formed a militia group calling itself Kiambu Alcoholic Control Directorate that has been unleashing terror on bar owners.
On Sunday, they raided a club, broke doors to access the counter before unleashing terror.
They stole cash at the counter, drunk beer, arrested patrons and demanded Sh 500 to release them and also stole a few crates of beer.
Waititu is running Kiambu like a cattle dip.
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A former security guard at Crossrail who threatened a shopkeeper for selling the Charlie Hebdo magazine has been jailed for trying to join Islamic State in Syria. Extremist Shamim Ahmed, 24, was stopped at the Syrian border in Turkey and returned to Britain in January last year.
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Let's see...what's a cool way to introduce an entirely new generation to the joys of Communism? I got it. A young hot version of that well-known rabble rouser, Karl Marx!is a real movie that is actually happening, and it doesn't look the least bit as enjoyable as. Nothing is as fun asThe French-German production has a couple of names attached that should perk your ears up. First is director Raoul Peck, who helmed the amazing James Baldwin documentary. The second is Vicky Krieps, who starred alongside Daniel Day-Lewis inand practically stole the entire movie away from him. August Diehl () plays Karl Marx with Stefan Konarske as his friend Friedrich Engels who helped him write The Communist Manifesto.Here's the synopsis:opens February 23rd in New York at The Metrograph and Los Angeles at Laemmle Royal with a national rollout later. [ ThePlaylist
MARAWI, Philippines (AP) - An Australian journalist says he is fine after being hit by a bullet in his neck while covering the Philippine military's assault against militants aligned with the Islamic State group in a southern city.
A tweeted video showed ABC journalist Adam Harvey wearing a neck brace and putting on his helmet after receiving treatment Thursday in Marawi. He told reporters he was fine and that he was to get an X-ray.
Harvey was hit at the provincial capitol building, where government officials hold briefings on the progress against the militants who've laid siege to Marawi since last month.
Also Thursday, a suspected militant bomber was arrested in Cagayan de Oro City, about 100 kilometers (62 miles) from Marawi.
Brig. Gen. Gilbert Gapay says Mohammad Noaim Maute was under investigation.
CareerSource Suncoast announces that registration is open for the second annual State of Talent Conference, May 24, at the Westin Sarasota. The full-day conference invites human resource professionals, business owners and community leaders to learn about the area’s workforce, employers’ needs and community initiatives for enhancing economic development, workforce and education. For more information and to register, visit stateoftalent.org.
Luckily for Tom Moores, the Spanish goalkeeper is just the man showing appreciation for this wicket-keeping performance the Nottinghamshire cricketer put in against Yorkshire.
Those diving catches are reminiscent of the remarkable saves De Gea has been pulling off in the Premier League this season.
So, naturally, De Gea’s response was to be expected – he gave Moores a big hand.
Two illegal immigrants have admitted to receiving financial aid packages worth tens of thousands of dollars after falsely claiming they lived in London's Grenfell Tower when it erupted in flames in June, 2017. The pair originally said they stayed with friends on the night of the fire and were allocated around A$219,951 in relief funds At least 72 people died when the building caught alight in North Kensington on June 14th, 2017.
A BUNBURY father says he is lucky to be alive after an explosion at an oil refinery.
Jeffrey Ponio was thrown into the air in the blast and knocked unconscious on Saturday night when a thermal heater exploded.
Mr Ponio was standing close to the heater when it exploded, and had to be flown to Royal Perth Hospital with serious injuries.
“I’m lucky to be alive,” the father-of-two said.
Camera Icon Emergency crews at the oil refinery. Picture: Thomas Munday/Bunbury Mail.
“When we tried to start (the heater), that’s when the accident happened.
“That’s the last thing I remember.”
The accident happened at a refinery in Picton, just out of Bunbury.
Mr Ponio suffered multiple broken bones in the explosion and won’t be able to work for months.
“He’s got a fractured ankle, several fractures in his spine,” Dr Dieter Weber, RPH trauma surgeon said.
WorkSafe is investigating what caused the thermal heater to explode.
From: TONY JOHN, Port Harcourt
Port Harcourt, the capital city of oil-rich Rivers State was engulfed, on Monday morning, with protests from people sympathetic to the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) in the state.
Hundreds of pro-Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) protesters, on Monday, stormed the headquarters of Rivers State Police Command, Port Harcourt to show solidarity with the SARS especially its leader in the state.
The protesters claim scrapping the anti-robbery outfit would bring with it insecurity and armed robbery in the state
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The episode starts with everyone engrossed in their daily chores and Roop is making tea. Amidst everyone busy with their own work, we see Roop’s bua is telling everyone about her brother winning an award. However, Shamsher a.k.a daroga gets suspended and is not given an award since he did not salute to the SP since she was a woman. Bua is seen sticking newspapers on the walls which talks about why didn’t win the award.
On going to Roop’s room, Kamla discovers a doll house and teddy bears in Roop’s room. In a sequence going forward, Roop is also seen winning a trophy for a sui-dhaaga competition. While telling his mum excitedly about the coming first in the competition, his father Shamsher walks in and asks about the trophy and everyone is scared. How will Shamsher react to this news? Stay tuned to find out more.
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John Mayer premieres the official video for his No I.D.-produced record titled “New Light”. You can download “New Light” now on iTunes/Google Play.
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0:54 Big week for Peach County standout
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Knoll Inc:
* Charles W. Rayfield named Knoll, Inc. Chief financial officer
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Germany working to ensure Opel plants remain open-labour minister
BERLIN, Feb 15 The German government is holding talks with General Motors and Peugeot to ensure that Opel's three plants in Germany remain open should the U.S. carmaker succeed in selling its European unit to the French company, Labour Minister Andrea Nahles said on Wednesday.
PARIS (Reuters) - The local French embassy in Burkina Faso is in contact with local authorities regarding the attack on a restaurant and French citizens are advised to avoid the area, the French foreign ministry said in a statement.
"Our embassy is being kept informed of the situation due to permanent contact with local authorities," the foreign ministry said in the statement.
Suspected jihadists killed at least 17 people and wounded eight during a raid on a restaurant in Burkina Faso's capital, the communications minister said, as security forces sought to free people still trapped inside on Monday.
The price tag to clean up near the old Hanley building is more than what was first thought. An emergency purchase order has been filed for an additional 73-hundred dollars to fill the vault on the north side of the Hanley building.
This brings the total cost of the project to over $31,000 dollars after the Hanley building was destroyed by an arson fire in June. No arrests have been made.
The original price of demolition was expected to cost a little less than $25,000 dollars.
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One person has been seriously injured, and State Highway 1 is closed, following a two-vehicle crash near Milton this morning.
The accident happened just before 10.30am on SH1, near the intersection with SH8 to Queenstown, a police spokeswoman said.
Two helicopters attended and at least one person was trapped in their vehicle with what were believed to be serious injuries, she said.
SH 1 remained closed with diversions in place and the Serious Crash Unit was on its way to the scene.
It was not yet clear if others had also been injured.
The xx features band members Romy Madley Croft, left, Oliver Sim and Jamie xx, shown here performing in concert at the Fox Theater in Oakland, Calif., on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2010.
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UPDATE 8-Tennis-Den Bosch Open women's singles round 1 results
June 13 (Gracenote) - Results from the Den Bosch Open Women's Singles Round 1 matches on Tuesday 2-Kristina Mladenovic (France) beat Risa Ozaki (Japan) 7-5 6-1 Andrea Petkovic (Germany) beat 3-Kiki Bertens (Netherlands) 7-6(6) 2-6 6-2 5-Ana Konjuh (Croatia) beat Tamara Korpatsch (Germany) 6-4 6-4 Carina Witthoeft (Germany) beat 4-CoCo Vandeweghe (U.S.) 6-7(3) 6-3 7-5 Natalia Vikhlyantseva (Russia) beat Cornelia Lister (Sweden) 6
UTAH – Dr. Kathie Allen announced that she will run for Utah State Senate after Sen. Brian Shiozawa announced he will resign from the legislature, after being tapped by President Trump to serve in the Health & Human Services administration.
Big change: My State Senator resigned today to go work in the Trump Admin. I’m going to run for his seat! https://t.co/hEu0DlnLox — Dr. Kathie Allen (@kathieallenmd) December 11, 2017
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Allen lost her congressional bid in a run against Congressman John Curtis earlier this year. The democrat has already gathered support from Utahns for her 2018 State Senate run:
Done and done! Hope to see you in the #utleg! — Hobie (@hobtart) December 11, 2017
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Isaac Burrous has become a partner and vice president at Ferndale-based Corion Landscape Management. Burrous 15 years of management experience and has been an employee at the company for three years; he joined the company first as an account manager and moved into business development. He also earned a landscape industry certification in exterior management through the National Association of Landscape Professionals.
David Arnold, president and principal owner, said Burrous was a major contributor to the best year Corion landscape Management has had since it was founded in 2001.
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The Delaware Fire Marshall told CBS3 that family members ofÂ Mark J. Consiglio, 48, were cleaning his home on Baltimore Avenue when they came across an explosive device.
Sikh leader’s murder flayed
LAHORE: An NGO has expressed grief over the brutal killing of human rights activist and Sikh community elder Sardar Charanjeet Singh in Peshawar on Wednesday. Condemning the killing, Ms Eama John, the chairperson of the NGO, stated Sardar Charanjeet Singh was a peace activist, a highly respectable figure in the region and he was known for promoting religious harmony and discouraging violence.
South Australia's new treasurer says he will only serve one term of government before making way for new blood.
Rob Lucas says the four years remaining in his eight-year legislative council term will be his last in politics and as the only Liberal to have served in government his role is to mentor his colleagues over the next four years.
"I'm sure at the end of the four-year term they will be more than enough exciting new young talent coming through the party to replace me," Mr Lucas told ABC radio on Tuesday.
Tathra fire victims have described the panic and chaos as the blaze roared closer before engulfing homes.
Hamirpur: Former Himachal Pradesh chief minister Prem Kumar Dhumal said the main objective of the BJP was to provide a fearless and responsible administration to the people.
Talking to reporters at his residence at Samirpur, the BJP's chief ministerial candidate said the party would win the elections in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh and it was visible from the massive response of the people in the BJP rallies in the two states.
He said the number of seats won by the party would be known only after counting, but Himachal Pradesh would certainly become the 19th state in the country where the Congress would be ousted.
The BJP leader said the new government would strive hard to end "mafia raj" in the state and restore the confidence of the people in the administration.
He claimed women were the worst-hit during the Congress' regime and the focus of the party would be to restore their faith in the system by providing a fearless government.
Creve Coeur police are investigating an armed robbery that happened at a jewelry store on Olive Blvd. and N. New Ballas Road that occurred Monday afternoon.
According to a tweet from Creve Coeur PD, there is a heavy police presence in the area. They are also asking people to avoid the area if possible.
Police also add that all employees of the business that was robbed are safe at this time.
This a developing story. Stay tuned as more details are made available.
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Finnish Ambassador urges increased Nigeria-Finland trade relations
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Pages Preuss stands one shot behind Southeastern University’s Ana Uribe for the top spot after 18 holes for the Phoenix, while Romero Valverde is tied for third with her 78, three shots off the lead.
Senior Abbey Burgdorf posted a first-round 82, tied for 10th with two other players, while senior Morgan Stuckey recorded an 84 and stands 15th after the completion of the opening round. Senior Savanna Strode shot a first-round 95, tied for 16th.
Cumberland registered an opening-round team score of 320, 10 strokes ahead of Southeastern and 14 shots in front of host school Brenau University.
The train smashed into the buffers at Kings cross station
Railway staff rushed to the 5:13am service from Royston, which hit the buffers at Platform nine.
Staff in high visibility overalls were gathered around the front of the train and a cordon has been put in place.
Network Rail said there was a "slow speed buffer collision" at around 6:20am.
Two people suffered minor injuries.
(Reuters) - Chipmaker Analog Devices Inc (ADI.O) on Wednesday reported a 32 percent rise in quarterly revenue driven by continued demand for its sensor chips used in autonomous cars, networking and the industrial market.
Net income rose to $379.8 million, or $1.01 per share, in the second quarter ended May 5, from $93.6 million, or 27 cents a share, a year earlier.
Revenue rose to $1.51 billion from $1.15 billion.
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Nine take their chances in year of the rooster
Several suspects flew the coop but left their motos behind when police raided a cockfighting ring in Preah Sihanouk province’s Ream commune on Sunday.
Authorities said the illicit venue had been active for a while, and villagers were complaining about the crowing, but when they arrived on the scene, gamblers fled with their prized birds.
Nine motos were left at the scene and are now waiting for their owners at the district station.
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A man has come forward after a police CCTV appeal which followed an alleged assault on a teenage girl as Peterborough bus station.
Police released CCTV of a man they wanted to speak to after a girl, who is in her mid-teens, reported that she was waiting in Bay 4 of Queensgate Bus Station, when she was approached by a man who began talking to her in an inappropriate manner before assaulting her.
The alleged assault took place on Saturday, April 1, between 8pm and 8.15pm.
The man then boarded the Delaine bus to Bourne and it is believed he got off in Thurlby, Lincolnshire.
The man in the CCTV has now been identified, interviewed and released with no further action.
Officers are not looking for anyone else in relation to this incident.
San Francisco Giants' Brandon Belt crosses home plate to score a run against the Colorado Rockies during the fifth inning of a baseball game as Rockies catcher Tony Wolters stands near the plate, Wednesday, May 30, 2018, in Denver. Jack Dempsey AP Photo
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Two Wisconsin teams will make up half of the four-team field at this week’s Division 3 NCAA Frozen Four in Lake Placid, New York.
St. Norbert College and UW-Stevens Point both advanced with victories over the weekend.
The Green Knights advanced for a record 12th time following a 5-2 win over Augsburg University in a national quarterfinal game at Cornerstone Community Center in De Pere, Wis.
St. Norbert (25-4-1) will face Colby College (17-10-2) in a national semifinal at 5:30 p.m. CT on Friday at Herb Brooks Arena. The schools 12th appearance in the NCAA Frozen Four ties Norwich University.
UW-Stevens Point will face Salve Regina University in the other semifinal game. The Pointers advanced by knocking off Adrian College 5-2 on Saturday in Adrian, Michigan. Stevens Point improved to 21-5-3 on the season. Freshman forward Zach Zech tallied a pair of goals in the win.
ROME Italy's Industry Minister Carlo Calenda is set to appoint three commissioners to run Alitalia after the airline asked to be placed under special administration, a source close to the matter said on Tuesday.
The commissioners will include Luigi Gubitosi, Alitalia's chairman elect, and Enrico Laghi, who served as one of the special commissioners managing the restructuring of Italian steel plant Ilva, the person added.
Alitalia on Tuesday requested to be put under special administration after workers rejected management's latest revamp plan -- kicking off a process that will lead to the carrier being overhauled, sold off or wound up altogether.
(Reporting by Alberto Sisto, writing by Agnieszka Flak, editing by Valentina Za)
Things are heating up on the Korean peninsula, you may have heard. A senior official told the BBC that North Korea will test missiles weekly. South Korea has doubled down on a missile defense system that China finds threatening. U.S. Vice President Mike Pence has said all options are on the table to contain North Korea’s nuclear weapons program. What, short of war, can the U.S. do?
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Minister for the Middle East, Mr Alistair Burt said:
The UK government welcomes yesterday’s meeting of Libyan leaders in Paris with Ghassan Salamé, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General. The commitments entered into represent a potentially important step forward in Libya’s political transition, including in terms of creating the conditions for successful elections.
The priority now is the implementation of those commitments. There is a window of opportunity for progress in Libya, and we urge all of her leaders to seize it by engaging fully with UN-led efforts to facilitate a more inclusive political settlement in Libya. The UK will continue to co-operate closely with our international partners in support of SRSG Salamé, and of our shared objective for a stable Libya capable of tackling her migration, terrorism and other challenges.
The slight girl in a turquoise headscarf held back tears as she recalled what happened when she fled to Malaysia from Myanmar's violence-hit Rakhine state. Just 12-years-old at the time, she was forced to wed a man she did not know, and who was more than a decade older than her.
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TORONTO — A man who is already serving consecutive life sentences for two separate murders goes to trial today in Toronto charged in the death of his father.
Dellen Millard is charged with first-degree murder in the death of Wayne Millard, who was found dead in his bed in November 2012, a bullet lodged in his brain.
The death of the wealthy 71-year-old businessman was initially ruled a suicide, but two years later, police charged his son with murder.
Dellen Millard has pleaded not guilty and will be tried by judge alone.
In 2016, Millard and his friend, Mark Smich, were found guilty of first-degree murder the death of Tim Bosma, who disappeared after leaving his Hamilton home with two men who asked to test drive a truck he posted for sale online.
Millard and Smich were also later convicted — and sentenced to life in prison — in the murder of Laura Babcock, a young Toronto woman who vanished in the summer of 2012 and whose case was also reopened by police following Millard’s arrest in Bosma’s disappearance.
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The Jerusalem Post reports: The father of the Israeli killed in the New Year’s Eve attack in Istanbul said on Sunday that he had tried to stop his 18-year-old daughter from traveling to Turkey.
“I had a feeling,” Lian Nasser’s father, Zahar, said. “I told her not to go there, but… youthful stubbornness. I told her it wasn’t worth it with the current security situation.”
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“It’s very hard, I don’t understand what happened,” he told Channel 2. “It doesn’t make sense, just yesterday she contacted the family and told us about the trip and the fun she was having.”
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Public Meeting March 9, 2018
The Mayor and the Board of Aldermen met in the City Hall in regular session on Friday, March 9, 2018 p.m. Mayor Robinson, Alderwoman Cyprian, Mayor Pro Tem Martin and Alderman Coleman were present.
Prayer was led by Mayor Robinson and followed with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Alderman Coleman.
Mayor Robinson asked that all cellular devices be silenced or turned off and to please accept calls outside.
Louis Lacara from LED discussed possible billboard and payment options.
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Martin, second by Coleman and unanimously carried to adopt Blighted Property Ordinance.
Motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Martin, second by Coleman and unanimously carried to adjourn meeting.
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Trashica “Keysha” Robinson, Mayor
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Former Trinity Grammar students have accused the school's embattled headmaster of “antagonising” them in a joint statement which describes his position as “untenable”.
In an almost 2000-word-long document released on Tuesday, last year’s leaders at the elite Kew school warn that a continuation of Dr Michael Davies' tenure as headmaster would be “inherently unstable” and “detrimental to the school as a whole”.
Dr Michael Davies, headmaster of Trinity Grammar. Photo: Angela Wylie
Dr Davies has been heavily criticised in a high-profile campaign waged by parents and students at the school after the sacking of deputy principal Rohan Brown for cutting a student’s hair before school photos.
Dr Davies has been approached for comment about the claims.
Emergency services have been called to Haywards Heath this morning (Saturday, February 3) after a collision involving a pedestrian.
Sussex Police confirmed officers are at the scene in South Road, near to the Orchards Shopping Centre, after reports of a collision at around 9am.
The road remains open to traffic, police say.
Edmond voters overwhelmingly gave their approval to a $111 million school bond package, which will be used to help fund new projects for one of the quickest growing districts in the state. Meanwhile school board incumbent Kathleen Duncan held on to her District No.
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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Staten Island’s only outdoor attractions park returns for the 2018 season with your favorite, fun-filled family entertainment: Go Karts, Mini Golf, and Batting Cages!
Let FUN do the driving in a single or double kart on the SI Raceway! Meet the challenge on uphills and downhills of the FunPark Mini Golf course (18 holes), and step up to the plate in your own private batting cage in one of 9 softball or baseball Batting Cages!
“The Fun is Back!”, says Mark Blumenthal, Operations Manager. “Our timeless attractions have undergone detailed maintenance improvements and are ready to go. We have lots of great specials running throughout the season and look for special announcements to come.”
Get the most out of your visit and enjoy all three attractions with the $18 FunPark Combo pack. Other attraction prices are : $7 Mini Golf (per round), $7 Go Kart (per race), $3 per Batting Cage token (20 pitches).
U.K. and EU Agree on a Transitional Deal
The U.K. and EU reach a deal on the transition agreement that businesses want to get pinned down for the period immediately after Brexit https://bloom.bg/2poDa81 #tictocnews (Source: Bloomberg)
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — A 7-year-old boy has a brand new bicycle after it was stolen, and it’s all thanks to a South San Francisco police officer.
Brian Lara’s bicycle was stolen last week outside the Walnut Avenue library.
Officer Nelson Primo responded to the theft report. When he saw how upset Brian was, he decided to do something special for the boy.
Officer Primo surprised Brian with a new bicycle the very next day.
KRON4 was there when Officer Primo checked in to see how Brian was enjoying the bike.
Watch the above video to see how he reacted.
That new bicycle originally belonged to Officer Primo’s son.
His son said he wanted Brian to have the bike instead.
Police are still looking for whoever stole Brian’s bicycle last week.
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MADRID (AP) - The Spanish parliament's lower house is debating whether to end Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy's nearly eight years in power and replace him with the leader of the Socialist opposition.
Rajoy refused to resign after his conservative Popular Party was fined as beneficiary of a large kickbacks-for-contracts scheme. In a damaging ruling last week, the court questioned Rajoy's claim that he and other top officials were unaware of the party's illegal accounting.
Socialist leader Pedro Sanchez, who is leading the no-confidence vote against Rajoy, would instantly become the country's prime minister if he wins 176 or more votes in the 350-seat Congress of Deputies on Friday.
His opening speech Thursday proposing an alternative government will be watched by other opposition lawmakers who are still undecided on whether to oust the government.
Residents in Santa Barbara County were ordered to evacuate — for the third time this month — ahead of a powerful storm that’s expected to drench Southern California starting Tuesday night.
Those who live below mountains ravaged by the Thomas, Sherpa and Whittier fires must be out of their homes by noon Tuesday. To see if your home is included, check the county’s interactive map.
Authorities said the storm is expected to drop 5 to 10 inches of rain in the foothills and mountains, “significantly” more total rainfall than on Jan. 9, when mudslides swept through Montecito, killing 21 people and destroying homes. That day, the storm brought 3 to 6 inches of rain to the region.
Forecasters expect a half-inch to three-quarters of an inch of rain an hour, which is enough to trigger debris flows and flash floods.
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The Forest Grove Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating a missing woman.
Carol Wallace left her home in Forest Grove at around noon Tuesday and she has not been heard from since that time.
Police said her cell phone was active in the Salem area at 9:50 p.m. Tuesday.
Officers are asking anyone with information about Wallace to come forward so they can assure she is safe.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Forest Grove police at 503-629-0111.
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MAZABUKA residents’ yesterday morning rioted after a body of a man identified as Leo Nyambe Nyambe aged 29 years was discovered dead near a Zesco transformer in Kaleya.
Southern Province Police Chief Bonny Kapeso says the deceased of Chibolya compound in Kaleya was Monday night heard fighting with his sister, a fight which was stopped by some ZNS officers who were guarding the FRA storage shed near where the body was discovered.
“The ZNS soldiers picked the deceased after separating him from fighting with his sister and kept him for a while as he was also a suspected mental patient. He was later allegedly released but was found dead by relatives who were trying to make a follow up yesterday morning around 06hrs,” Kapeso narrates.
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Technologies is in preliminary talks with rival to combine their Middle Eastern ride-hailing services, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday, citing three people familiar with the matter.
The have discussed several potential deal structures and under one of them, Careem's current leaders would manage the new combined business while retaining one or both of the companies' local brands, and another proposal would be acquiring the Middle East ride-hailing app, the report added.
In discussions with Careem, has said that it would need to own more than half of the combined company, if not buy outright, according to the report.
Uber and did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
United Survivors and JG Tigress are joint champions in this year’s National Women’s Super/40 Cricket Championship which ended over the weekend.
United Survivors defeated Super Strikers by 98 runs after Strikers playing with only eight players.
The scores: United Survivors 204 for 1 in a match reduced to 30-overs because of a late start; Samantha Lynch 89 not out, Cordel Jack 76 not out.
Super Strikers 106 off 17.5-overs; Juliana Nero 26; Cordel Jack 4 for 19.
In the other scheduled match, JG Tigress had an easy victory, winning by default over Radcliffe Girls, who was unable to feel the minimum number of players.
Both, United Survivors and JG Tigress finished the Championship with nine points to share the Title.
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. State Department on Friday urged the Baghdad government to avoid clashes in northern Iraq by limiting the movement of federal troops in disputed areas to those coordinated with the Kurdistan Regional Government.
In a statement, it said Washington was concerned by reports of violent clashes around the town of Altun Kupri. "The reassertion of federal authority over disputed areas in no way changes their status – they remain disputed until their status is resolved in accordance with the Iraqi constitution," it said.
Iraqi forces on Friday took control of the last district in the oil-rich province of Kirkuk still in the hands of Kurdish Peshmerga fighters following a three-hour battle, security sources said.
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California Dems Passed A Resolution Demanding Trump Apologize For Presidency
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California state lawmakers passed a resolution Saturday that “requires” President Donald Trump to formally apologize for his time in the White House.
The resolution was part of a larger string of bills and resolutions passed by the Democratic-controlled legislature that aimed to define the progressive state as the “leader of the resistance.”
The governing body will ask the president “to publicly apologize to all Americans for his racist and bigoted behavior,” according to the resolution. Democrats also attempted to force the president to release his full tax returns, in addition to approving a measure that legally supports sanctuary cities that refuse to cooperate with federal immigration authorities. – READ MORE
BOARDMAN, Ohio (WYTV) – Boardman Local Schools is having a “State of the Schools” meeting to discuss an emergency levy going on the May ballot.
At Tuesday’s meeting, staff plans to share their plans to trim $500,000 from the budget and make even more cuts if the levy fails.
“Eighty percent of what we do is people. We try to take a scalpel out and cut $1 million out,” said Superintendent Tim Saxton. “It’s going to affect personnel. We’re looking at 12 teaching positions being eliminated. That sounds like, ‘Oh, not bad,’ but those are programs dismantled, reduced, gutted. Boardman Schools won’t look the same.”
The meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. in the Boardman High School Cafeteria.
Stick with WYTV on air and online for the latest.
Ask Danny: Banging Water Pipes
We get a bang out of learning about water pressure.
Do you ever turn the water on in your home and hear an odd banging sound? Have you ever wondered what it is? Danny Lipford shows us just what creates that strange noise, and what you need to do in order to fix it in this week’s Ask Danny.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A judge in Philadelphia has denied Meek Mill's request for a new trial and the removal of another judge from the rapper's case.
President Judge Leon Tucker told Mill in a Wednesday hearing that he doesn't have jurisdiction over the matter.
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ordered Mill's release from prison last month where he was serving a two- to four-year sentence on a probation violation related to a decade-old gun and drug conviction.
Mill's lawyers want Judge Genece Brinkley removed from his case. They allege she's been waging a vendetta against the rapper, including sending him to prison for the probation violations.
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She has strongly defended her impartiality.
Prosecutors say they believe Mill should get a new trial because of questions raised about the credibility of his arresting officer.
Britain is poised to lead a 21st century space race with the country’s first “space campus” set to open by 2020.
Space data and satellite technology - which can be used to provide navigation for cars or ships, images that can help with weather forecasting and agriculture, satellite broadband from rural areas or TV broadcasting - is one of the fastest growing industries worldwide.
Britain's space sector has doubled turnover over the past decade to almost £12 billion a year and is expected a further £40 billion of growth over the next few years.
Now a "space campus" is being built at Leicester University, which experts believe will put Britain at the forefront of the global race by training up the next generation of scientists.
Martin Barstow, professor of astrophysics and space science and pro vice chancellor for strategic science projects at the university said that “demands for skills in that area are just going to accelerate beyond all recognition”.
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A Richland County man already in custody for indecent exposure has been arrested for a second time this month after a reported crime outside of a popular gym.
Berrino McClarry, 35, was arrested last week after a deputies identified him as a suspect who was inappropriately touching himself in the parking lot of MUV Fitness at the Village of Sandhill, earlier this month.
McClarry was already in Columbia Police custody on unrelated charges of indecent exposure.
McClarry was transported to the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center.
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HERSHEY, Pa. (WHTM) – After losing in the District III AAA team championship in 2017, Cedar Cliff defeated Cumberland Valley 32-31 Saturday to win the 2018 Title. Boiling Springs beat Bishop McDevitt to win its 8th district title. See the highlights in the video above.
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The University of Colorado Colorado Springs baseball team suffered a 6-1 setback in their season-opener Friday on the road at No. 14 Cal Poly Pomona.
The Mountain Lions' bats were held to just two hits in the game, with the lone UCCS run coming in the top of the ninth inning when Scott Martinez blasted the team's first home run of the campaign.
Cody Norton got the other hit for UCCS in the fourth inning, picking up a double. He managed to advance to third base on a fly ball from Zach Hall, but was unable to earn a run for the Mountain Lions, who trailed 2-0 at that point.
It appears that Ariana Grande has (already) moved on from Mac Miller.
The ‘Dangerous Woman’ singer, who just confirmed she had parted ways with Miller after 18 months together, shared an Instagram story of herself and a mystery man toasting marshmallows.
Grande has yet to name the man, but eagle-eyed fans have identified him as Saturday Night Live star Pete Davidson.
But, how do they know it’s him?
Fans note the tattoo sleave belonging to the mystery man matched Davidson’s ink. Who needs detectives?
Davidson, ICYDK, is recently single after his split with long-time girlfriend Cazzie David, the daughter of comedian Larry David.
Rumours swirled that Grande and Davidson are dating after they were spotted getting up close and personal at the SNL after-party on May 12.
Davidson was also spied backstage as Grande performed at the Billboard Music Awards on May 20.
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The Saskatoon Police Service launched a sudden death investigation on New Year’s Day.
The body of a 22-year-old woman was found deceased in the 1500-block 20th Street West shortly after 10:30 a.m. CT on Jan. 1.
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The cause of death is unknown.
An autopsy will take place but has yet to be scheduled.
Major crime investigators are working with the office of the chief coroner.
BEIJING China reported 47 human fatalities from H7N9 bird flu in March, the national health authority said on Wednesday, compared with 61 deaths in February.
It also reported 96 cases of human infection from H7N9 bird flu for last month, according to a statement posted on the website of the National Health and Family Planning Commission.
(Reporting by Beijing Monitoring Desk; Editing by Tom Hogue)
Teacher Under Fire For Feeding Puppy To Snapping Turtle
Yes, you read that right. An Idaho teacher is under fire for giving students a science lesson involving an alligator snapping turtle and a puppy.
East Idaho News reports that Robert Crosland, a teacher, at Preston Junior High is under investigation for feeding a sick puppy to a turtle in front of students.
The local superintendent has since released a statement calling the incident a “regrettable circumstance.”
A hurricane warning was issued late Friday morning from Grand Isle, Louisiana, to the Alabama-Florida border as Tropical Storm Nate approached the US Gulf Coast, according to the National Hurricane Center. New Orleans was not included in the warning zone, but a tropical storm warning was issued for the city and
Lake Pontchartrain, west to Morgan City, Louisiana. A storm surge warning was issued from Morgan City to the Alabama-Florida border and for the northern and western shores of Lake Pontchartrain.
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. — A southern Illinois man has been accused of painting swastikas on dozens of gravestones over the Memorial Day weekend.
The Belleville News-Democrat reports that in addition to spray-painting swastikas on more than 200 graves at Sunset Hill Cemetery, Timothy V. McLean of Glen Carbon allegedly painted swastikas on houses in Edwardsville.
The 34-year-old McLean is charged with also painting swastikas on three churches and at least two Glen Carbon homes.
The News-Democrat reports McLean’s record goes back to alcohol violations at the age of 16. Since he face a variety of charges, including calling the Edwardsville police to make racially derogatory comments, aggravated assault of a police officer, disorderly conduct and resisting arrest charges.
McLean is being held in lieu of $100,000 in the Madison County Jail. It isn’t immediately known if McLean has legal representation.
Climate Caucus Successfully Courts More Congressional Republicans
For years, a grassroots group has been lobbying Congress to do something on climate change. Suddenly, since Trump took office, they're winning over a growing number of House Republicans.
The best tweets from around the world of cycling this week
As we all know, cyclists and Twitter is often a fantastic combination, allowing the fans a behind the scenes look at what goes on in and around the professional peloton. Here are some of the tweets that caught our eye this week, including ones from Chris Froome, Callum Skinner, and Mark Cavendish.
1. Chris Froome on the flight deck
2. “I’m sorry kids, but the drone’s gone to drone heaven”
3. That’s a hell of a lot of sheep
4. We’ve got a lot of questions about Daniel Oss’ front room
5. “All my weather apps” – something that all cyclists can relate too
6. Although Ben King prefers the old school approach
7. What a Spain in the arse
8. That cat probably weighs more than most pro cyclists
9. Andrew Talansky heading across to the dark side
10. And Callum Skinner enjoying some luxury en-suite accommodation in Finland
We’ll be back in seven days time for more picks from the world of cycling social media.
Winners of The World's 50 Best Bars were announced Thursday night, at a swanky event that gathered some of the world's top mixologists and bar owners to London's Southwark Cathedral. With eight addresses on the list, London has cemented its reputation as the cocktail capital of the world, while the US took 13 spots. Take a tour of what it takes to be one of the best watering holes in the world.
Ba Chi Canteen
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Coconut curry tofu is available over rice, in banh mi and in "bacos," or Vietnamese-style buns, topped with fried shoestring sweet potatoes and basil aioli.
Bennachin
1212 Royal St., (504) 522-1230
Bikai ni curry includes eggplant, mushrooms and bean sprouts in curry sauce served with couscous.
Green Goddess
307 Exchange Place, (504) 301-3347
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Rolled Indian-style uttapam features a savory pancake made with tomatoes and onions filled with vegan curry and topped with coconut slaw and tamarind chutney.
Jacques-Imo's
8324 Oak St., (504) 861-0886
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The "vegetarian delight" features acorn squash stuffed with vegetables topped with coconut curry sauce.
MoPho
514 City Park Ave., (504) 482-6845
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Fall squash curry features shaved pickled acorn squash, roasted pumpkin, puffed wild rice and toasted pumpkin seeds.
Golden State Warriors two-way guard Quinn Cook has re-joined the team prior to its game in Sacramento, the team announced today.
Cook has appeared in 24 games with the Santa Cruz Warriors this season, averaging 24.4 points, 8.2 assists and 4.9 rebounds in 35.9 minutes. In 10 games with Golden State this season Cook is averaging 3.2 points, 1.6 assists and 1.1 rebounds in 10.3 minutes.
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - An Oklahoma City man is facing a murder charge in the death of his girlfriend's infant daughter.
Oklahoma City police said Tuesday that 8-month-old Amilia Tuell had died in a hospital after being found critically injured over the weekend.
A police report said the baby had been in the care of Michael Bradley when police were called Sunday to check on her at home in the southwest part of the city. After an interview, Bradley was booked into the city jail on a complaint of child abuse.
That complaint was amended to first-degree murder after the girl died.
Police are asking anyone with more information to contact them.
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The Southport Senior Open champ will have to wait to be crowned.
Due to unforseen circumstances, Southport Golf Club will be postponing it’s annual Southport Senior Open one week from this upcoming Wednesday to Aug. 23.
The event, open to both men and women of all abilities, kicks off at Aug. 23 at 11 a.m., in a shotgun start format with prizes awarded following play.
Registration will remain open for the tournament up until Aug. 22 – with a cost of $30 for members and $45 for non-members. To register or for more information, contact the pro shop at 204-428-3174.
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SHOPKEEPERS in Henley are appealing for the town to come out and support them after an appalling run-up to Christmas. Tonight (Friday) shops stay open late for shoppers and there will be entertainment for all the family.
The Henley Food Festival will not be moving to Marsh Meadows after town councillors resoundingly rejected the idea. Organisers had applied to move the festival, which attracts an estimated 20,000 people, from the town centre for next year’s event. Councillors who met on Tuesday pointed to potential damage to the meadows caused by lorries and the loss of trade in the town if the festival was to move. Festival chairman Simon Cromack said the council was “crippling” the event.
As a new resident of Milwaukee, executive chef Heather Terhune tends to stay close to home—or restaurant, in this case. She spends a lot of time at DanDan because, “It’s close to Tre Rivali and a great place to go after work.” Her favorite dishes? “Smashed cucumbers, cumin lamb, schmaltz fried rice and the desserts, just to name a few.” It's also great for solo diners, she says, because “the service is always great. The chefs Dan Jacobs and Dan Van Rite are super friendly and always say hello. They make you feel comfortable and at home, whether you dine with other or are dining solo.”
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iPhone sales dip, Nintendo Labo impresses, flamethrowers sell out Apple reports record profit and revenue, even with a slight drop in iPhone sales. Meanwhile, Elon Musk throws in a​ free gift with every flamethrower, and hands-on play with Nintendo Labo has us intrigued.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A suspect in the surprise-attack shooting deaths of two men in Kansas City, Missouri, is now charged in a woman's killing.
Prosecutors on Friday charged 22-year-old Fredrick Demond Scott of Kansas City with first-degree murder and armed criminal action in the shooting death of 64-year-old Karen Harmeyer of Grandview.
The indictment didn't include details of the death but KCTV reports an officer was called in July to investigate a dead body. Once the officer arrived, witnesses told him about Harmeyer, who lived in woods behind a church.
The officer entered the campsite and found her decomposed body inside a tent.
Scott previously was charged in two killings and is a person of interest in three others. All those victims were older white men. Scott is black.
The men were shot in surprise attacks, some near recreation trails.
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Australian Open organizers have given 17-year-old Alex De Minaur and Andrew Whittington wild-card entries to the season's first grand slam tournament. De Minaur, a Wimbledon junior finalist last year, beat top-seeded Mikhail Kukushkin in the qualifying tournament for the Brisbane International, where he is set to make his ATP main draw debut this week.
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Edina senior Sammy Walker is the Minnesota Associated Press Player of the Year award winner for high school boys hockey.
Walker totaled 33 goals and 41 assists in 30 games this season for the Hornets, who lost to Duluth East in the Class 2A semifinals. Walker, who has committed to play in college for Minnesota, helped lead Edina to a 27-3 record.
The AP all-state team was announced Monday in partnership with the Minnesota Hockey Coaches Association and the State of Hockey, the Minnesota Wild-backed booster organization.
Joining Walker on the first team were Duluth East senior forward Garrett Worth, Elk River junior forward Jack Perbix, Duluth East senior defenseman Luke LaMaster, Edina junior defenseman Ben Brinkman, and St. Thomas Academy senior goalie Atticus Kelly.
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BAKU, Azerbaijan — The subway in Azerbaijan’s capital has suspended service in the wake of a massive blackout in the Caspian Sea nation.
The authorities said the Baku subway will be closed for the entire day Wednesday due to unstable power supply. City officials provided extra buses to help commuters.
The power outage hit the ex-Soviet nation early Tuesday when a transformer at one of the nation’s power plants caught fire. It was the worst blackout in Azerbaijan since the 1991 Soviet collapse, and energy workers were struggling for a second day to restore supply.
President Ilham Aliyev has set up a government commission to investigate the reasons behind the blackout.
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Ozil has worn 11 since joining the club and switches to 10 after the departure of Jack Wilshere.
Robin van Persie and Paul Merson are among the other Arsenal stars to have worn the number 10 in the modern era.
But it is a French football icon that Ozil had in mind when opting for a new number.
"It has never been a secret how special this number is to me," Ozil told Arsenal's website. "My childhood idol Zinedine Zidane wore this number and it is still the most characteristic one for the playmaker position.
"I'm looking forward to putting it on for the first time at Arsenal after the summer break!"
Arsenal confirmed fans who bought shirts with Ozil and 11 on the back for the 2018-2019 will be given replacements.
Most of the big hedge funds that bought Snap shares in the first quarter sold them just one quarter later, leaving billionaire George Soros as the only major investor still owning shares in the social media company.
David Tepper's Appaloosa Management dissolved its 100,000-share stake in Snap in the second quarter, according to a regulatory filing Monday with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Moore Capital and Jana Partners also sold out of their Snap positions, according to separate filings.
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A Baltimore jury on Friday awarded $130,000 to a man whose arm was broken by police when he was forcibly removed from a bus during the unrest following the death of Freddie Gray in 2015. Myreq Williams was attempting to get to his grandmother's house in April 2015 before the city's 10 p.m. curfew went into ...
Brown (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Packers, Michael Cohen of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Brown was added to the injury report Thursday and was limited at practice Friday as well, but the injury isn't believed to be serious. Should he be unable to play, the Cowboys must hope Nolan Carroll (concussion) is able to suit up, otherwise Orlando Scandrick and Bene Benwikere would both be in line for heavily increased roles.
Germany have grabbed a 2-1 lead over Australia in their Davis Cup first-round tie in Brisbane, with Matthew Ebden and John Peers losing Saturday's doubles rubber in five sets.
Germany sprang a late change, replacing Peter Gojowczyk with Jan-Lennard Struff but it was doubles partner Tim Puetz who proved the difference in the crucial 6-4 6-7 (1-7) 6-2 6-7 (4-7) 6-4 win at Pat Rafter Arena.
World No.14 Nick Kyrgios and rookie Alex de Minaur need to win Sunday's reverse singles rubbers for Australia to move through to April's quarter-finals.
GREENVILLE, SC (WSPA) – Police arrested a man after they say a hidden camera was found inside an Airbnb in Greenville.
According to a police report, the camera was found inside an apartment at the Waterside Greene Apartments on Woodruff Road.
35-year-old Ceser Adam Mendez Fuentes is charged with Voyeurism.
Police seized an alarm clock containing a hidden camera from the room. Investigators also seized other electronics.
A woman from Calhoun, Georgia was staying in the room at the time, police say.
Mendez Fuentes is being held in the Greenville County Detention Center on $5,000 bond.
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The ratings are in for the premiere of the second season of "American Grit," and the news isn't good.
The first episode of the new season of the FOX reality show, which is again hosted by longtime top WWE Superstar John Cena, finished with 1.12 million viewers, according to a report by Zap2It.com.
By comparison, the least viewed episode in the history of the program last season drew 1.73 million viewers, marking a significant decrease in viewership for the new season.
It took two months longer on average to sell a New York City luxury apartment in 2016 compared with 2015. That's according to the real-estate agency Olshan Realty, which on Wednesday published its year-end report on the New York residential market.
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Canada is playing a surprising — though small and passive — role in fixing Turkey's garbage problem. An Istanbul shop is taking giant sacks shipped to Turkey from lentil producers in places like Moose Jaw and turning them into bags and purses. The designer and the shop's owner started the project because they want to raise awareness about recycling in Turkey, has the dubious honour of ranking high on a recent international waste survey
Reports surface showing engineers met with school officials two hours before the structure collapsed to discuss whether cracks found in the bridge posed a "safety risk."
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MADISON (WKOW) -- Flying during the holidays is never a picnic, so it might help you to know there are some new security checks this year.
"When devesting electronics, passengers should have nothing on top or below the items, similar to how laptops have been screened for many years," TSA Federal Security Director Mark Lendvay said. Lendvay says that rule doesn't actually start until the first of January, but it's good to already get into the practice.
Also, TSA urges you to keep your gift wrap at home or use gift bags instead.
"Do not bring any kind of wrapped gifts to the check point if the item alarms are agents will have to check it and that makes everyone unhappy," he said.
TSA says one question they always get asked is about bringing cheese and cheese products on the plane. They say hard cheeses, including curds are perfectly acceptable, but soft cheese or spreads are never allowed.
Related Coverage Michigan, Enbridge reach deal to boost safety of pipelines
LANSING, Mich. (AP) – A government panel is scheduled for a briefing on a recent agreement between Michigan officials and the company that operates twin oil pipelines in the Straits of Mackinac.
The Michigan Pipeline Safety Advisory Board will discuss the deal during its quarterly meeting Monday in Lansing. It calls for the state and Canadian pipeline operator Enbridge Inc. to decide the future of Line 5 by Aug. 15.
Line 5 carries 23 million gallons daily between Superior, Wisconsin, and Sarnia, Ontario. Long-term options include placing the lines in an underground tunnel or shutting them down.
Enbridge officials also will update the advisory board on recently discovered gaps in the pipelines’ protective coating.
Environmental groups plan to use a public comment period to continue their push for decommissioning Line 5.
CLEVELAND — Students in a high school auto repair program have returned a rebuilt Cleveland police cruiser destroyed during the celebration of the Cleveland Cavaliers’ NBA championship in June 2016.
WJW-TV reports city officials listed the cruiser as a total loss after over-exuberant fans jumped on the roof of the cruiser, broke its windows and caused extensive damage. A teacher at Max Hayes High School approached the city about allowing students to rebuild it.
Students recently gave back the cruiser, which will be returned to service. Cleveland’s commissioner for vehicle maintenance says the students’ work saved the city around $10,000 and called the rebuild “fantastic.” The city had planned to scrap the cruiser for parts.
Max Hayes senior Percy Bouldin says the project provided motivation for him to go to school.
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MITCHELL, S.D. – Trail King has announce the recent hire of Jon Duesterhoeft as the director of sales operations.
Within this role, Duesterhoeft will support the inside sales team at the Mitchell, SD headquarters location.
Duesterhoeft comes to Trail King with years of experience in the agriculture equipment and product development industries. Most recently, he was employed as a sales manager for Sioux Steel where he managed a team of six sales reps located nationally. Duesterhoeft’s experience along with his knowledge of the marketplace will allow a smooth transition to Trail King. He holds an undergrad degree in Physics and Math from the University of Minnesota and a Masters in Materials Science & Engineering from North Carolina State.
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Future performs at the Austin City Limits Music Festival in Zilker Park on Friday October 9, 2015. JAY JANNER / AMERICAN-STATESMAN
Future has been quit on social media for a while. But now Future has returned to Instagram to send a special message to his fans.
In addition, Future is promoting a new album and a tour so is this just another ploy.
BATTLE CREEK, MI -- Suspects in an early morning gas station shooting are still at large, according to Battle Creek Police.
Around 2:11 a.m. Wednesday, July 4, a Battle Creek man arrived at the Bronson Battle Creek Hospital with suspected gunshot wounds.
He was shot at the gas station at W. Michigan Avenue and N. Kendall Street, police said.
The man, 28, was stabilized at the hospital. He was then transported to another area hospital for further treatment. He was listed in stable condition, police said.
Detectives are still searching for those involved in the incident.
Police are asking for the public's assistance with any known information and whether it is related to other shootings in the last week.
The Battle Creek Police Department can be contacted at 269-781-0911 and Silent Observer can be contacted at 269-964-3888.
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Jonathan Kodjia is Aston Villa's top scorer.
He has rattled in 11 goals since signing arriving last summer, including what proved to be nothing more than a consolation goal in the 3-1 defeat to Barnsley last night.
There's no doubt that the claret and blue faithful have taken the former Bristol City striker into their hearts.
It's only a slight exaggeration to say that when Kodjia fails to score, so too do Villa, and there was anxiety and goal droughts when he missed part of January on AFCON duty with Ivory Coast.
But.
There's always a but and on this occasion it is Kodjia's frustrating habit of trying to do too much himself rather than passing to a team-mate.
We asked Villa fans at Villa Park for their verdicts on the 27-year-old forward. Watch the video at the top of this piece to hear what they had to say.
Adam Murray is backing Kabongo Tshimanga to become a goalscoring force.
However, the Boston United manager believes that people are quick to forget just how young his forward is.
Tshimanga is United’s leading scorer with six goals so far this term, and is the only player to have netted for the club in the league, county cup and FA Cup.
And Murray believes that regular match action will help him to deliver a ruthless streak.
“We forget too easily that he’s only a baby,” Murray said of the 20-year-old.
“His next step is to deliver regularly. He’s going to be a very good player.
“When we are on top of games we need to finish them off.”
South Korean taekwondo athletes have performed for Pope Francis, after a planned show of Korean unity at the Vatican fell apart when the North pulled out at the last minute.
Pope Francis didn't seem to notice or mind, thanking the athletes Wednesday for their exhibition "which was a show of the will for peace, the two Koreas together."
South Korea's World Taekwondo organization, the Seoul-led international body, said last week that a demonstration team from the North withdrew from the performance over the U.S.-South Korean military drills.
The performance had been planned to ceremonially open the World Taekwondo's Grand Prix competition this week in Rome.
The South's team performed for thousands of people in St. Peter's Square and featured a young girl releasing a dove in a sign of peace.
Possibly no corporate leader is more attuned to it than Patagonia CEO Rose Marcario, who will be speaking at TechfestNW on April 6. In just a few years, she's built on and expanded the legendary do-gooderism of company founder Yvon Chouinard, a man who famously ran a full page ad that said "Don't buy this Jacket," an unusual request from a company that sells apparel. But it is consistent with Patagonia's reputation as green, mission-driven and willing to take a stand.
Wales midfielder Joe Allen says the 1-0 win in Georgia puts them in good stead for Monday's World Cup qualifying showdown with Republic of Ireland in Cardiff.
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TORONTO, April 6 A 58-year-old American man was arrested after airport officials found a "mock improvised explosive device" in a suitcase on a United Airlines flight bound for Chicago, Canadian police said on Thursday.
The device was swabbed for explosives and found not to be a threat to safety, a Peel Regional police spokesman said. The Chicago O'Hare-bound flight was delayed for hours from its scheduled 7 a.m. EDT (1100 GMT) departure from Toronto.
The suspect, who was not identified, was held for a bail hearing on Friday. (Reporting by Solarina Ho; Editing by Bernadette Baum)
On August 12, 2017, Selma Shaivitz (nee Sussman), beloved wife of Jules Shaivitz; devoted mother of Nancy (Marc) Kraus and the late Gary Shaivitz; dear sister of the late Seymour Sussman and Lenore Sborofsky; loving daughter of the late Jean and Joseph Sussman; cherished grandmother of Hollie Shaivitz Anderson (Thomas Anderson), Shannon (Josh) Kowitz, Alexandra (Michael) Silverman and Jonathan Shaivitz; adored great-grandmother of Oliver Anderson, Simon Leo Kowitz, and Sydney Anderson. Services at SOL LEVINSON & BROS., INC., 8900 Reisterstown Road, at Mount Wilson Lane, on Monday, August 14, at 2 p.m. Interment at Beth Tfiloh Cemetery, 5800 Windsor Mill Road. Please omit flowers. Contributions in her memory may be sent to Beth El Congregation, 8101 Park Heights Ave., Baltimore, MD 21208. In mourning at 8340 Meadowsweet Road, Villages at Woodholme, Baltimore, MD 21208, immediately following interment through Wednesday.
More often than not, J.D. Martinez’s home runs are absolute no-doubters.
That most certainly was the case Wednesday afternoon at Fenway Park.
In the seventh inning of the series finale between the Boston Red Sox and Toronto Blue Jays, Martinez broke a 2-2 tie with a colossal two-run long ball that traveled an estimated 434 feet.
Check it out:
If you make a mistake against J.D. Martinez, he's going to make you pay. pic.twitter.com/NDn5HxIHlM — NESN (@NESN) May 30, 2018
The round-tripper marked Martinez’s 18th of the season and undoubtedly was one of his loudest.
Thumbnail photo via Bob DeChiara/USA TODAY Sports
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AKRON, Ohio - They came to compete, and they came to eat.
The 11th annual Akron Hamburger Festival include 16 restaurants facing off for honors, including best traditional burger and best creative toppings. There was a contest for hamburger queen, one for cute baby burgers, a hamburger eating competition and a pool full of ketchup where people bobbed for burgers.
Why?
Because Akron considers itself Hamburger Capital of the World (despite the competition for such a title).
According to legend, Akron brothers Charles and Frank Menches invented the now American staple in 1885 when they ran out of pork sausages at the Erie County Fair in Hamburg, New York.
Menches Brothers competed during the weekend festival. And so did plenty of others. See the photos by freelancer Shane Wynn. (And check out the burger bobbing video below.)
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Safety Tre Boston‘s free agency has lasted longer than he probably expected and his next attempt to land a job for the 2018 season will come with the Cardinals.
Josina Anderson of ESPN reports that Boston told her he was traveling to Arizona on Wednesday. Boston met with the Colts earlier this month, but has otherwise seen the same quiet market that greeted other safeties like Kenny Vaccaro and Eric Reid this offseason.
Branch was with the Cardinals in 2017, but saw his season come to an end with a torn ACL. The Cardinals also had Tyrann Mathieu last year, but cut him in a cap move and he’s moved on to the Texans. Antoine Bethea, Budda Baker and Rudy Ford are their returning safeties from last year.
Boston had 79 tackles and five interceptions with the Chargers last season. He was previously with the Panthers, where he played for current Cardinals coach Steve Wilks.
Trumbull, the New England champion, lost to West Linn, Oregon, the Northwest champion, by a score of 16-1, in the Babe Ruth World Series Tournament at R.F. & P. Park in Glen Allen, Virginia on Monday.
Trumbull finished at 1-3 in Northern Division Pool play.
West Linn improved to 2-2.
Brandon Buda had a single, a double and scored a run for Trumbull and was its Ron Tellefsen Game MVP Award winner.
Adam Simshauser was 4-for-4 with a pair of RBIs and was West Linn’s honoree.
West Linn took control after a seven-run first inning that featured six hits.
Buda doubled to lead off the home second for Trumbull, and scored on Matt Bagley’s one out double.
Ray Leonzi singled with two outs in the third and Buda had Trumbull’s final hit with a one-out single in the fourth.
West Linn totaled 15 hits in four turns at the plate against four Trumbull pitchers.
Trumbull had only four baserunners off West Linn right-hander Kyle Sullivan.
The Trumbull defense turned a pair of double plays.
My colleague Marisa Kendall’s recent interview with the owner of the iconic “Flintstone House” perched on a steep hillside beside Interstate 280 touched a nerve with scores of readers, many of whom have been driving past the mushroom-shaped home for years.
Some love it. Some hate it. But everyone’s got an opinion and seems to have a personal story about the quirky landmark.
Now most of them are applauding retired San Francisco publisher Florence Fang for buying the historic home for $2.8 million and ”saving” it after the property sat on the market for more than a year.
Oh yeah – the dinosaur statues Fang placed outside the home are also a big hit.Here’s what some of the readers are saying about the house, the dinosaurs and Fang’s noble rescue. Their comments have been edited for length and clarity:
Russian authorities have sent a new extradition request to Greece for a Russian cybercrime suspect also sought on criminal charges by the U.S. and France.
Alexander Vinnik, 38, a former bitcoin platform operator, was informed of the new Russian request by Thessaloniki court officials Wednesday, and is not contesting it.
Russia initially sought Vinnik on lesser fraud charges. The new request raises the amount allegedly involved to 750 million rubles ($12 million).
Greece's supreme court has already approved Vinnik's extradition to the United States for allegedly laundering billions of dollars using the virtual currency. Vinnik had fought that decision.
Another court ruled for his extradition to Russia based on the first request. France wants him on charges including cybercrime and money laundering.
Greece's justice minister will rule on the requests.
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A Forest Grove motorcycle officer was involved in a crash Thursday morning.
Emergency crews were responding to another crash in the area of Highway 47 and Maple Street when they found the motorcycle officer on the 1900 block of Ash Street.
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Today, Alba—the duo made up of Sydney-based producers Sam Weston and Cop Envy—release their latest single, "Walk to 159."
The new single follows "So Easily," the duo's collaboration with Melbourne's Oscar Key Sung that was released on Plastic World earlier this year backed by a remix from Dreems. "Walk to 159" is a propulsive, groove-led ode to the duo's Woolloomooloo-based studio, as they explain:
"'Walk To 159' serves as our ode to the studio (clubhouse / private swimming pool / urban utopia) in the depths of Woolloomooloo, where we have spent a worrying amount of time over the last couple of years. The track was one of a bunch that we were trading back and forth while Sam was on his desert sabbatical earlier in the year. Like a lot of our music, it went through many iterations before reaching its final form once we were back in the same room at 159."
You can stream "Walk to 159" in full via the player below.
Japan on Monday started withdrawing its troops from a U.N. mission in war battered South Sudan, according to an official, a move coinciding with escalating violence in a conflict where killings have been described as genocide. The 350-strong Japanese military contingent, which has been based in South Sudan's capital Juba for the past five years, has been mostly helping with infrastructure construction.
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HOUSTON (AP) -- Andre Johnson will sign a one-day contract with Houston on Wednesday so he can retire as a Texan.
Johnson was released in 2014 after spending his first 12 seasons with the Texans. He spent one season with the Colts before retiring last season after spending the first eight games with the Titans.
The third overall pick in the 2003 draft, Johnson left Houston as the franchise's career leader in receptions (1,012), yards receiving (13,597), receiving touchdowns (64) and 100-yard games (51).
Johnson started 169 games for Houston and had seven 1,000-yard receiving seasons, including a career-high and franchise-record 1,598 yards receiving in 2012.
The Texans will honor him with a ceremony on Wednesday to commemorate his retirement.
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COMMERCE CITY, Colo. -- Firefighters quickly put out a house fire near East 55th Avenue and Monaco Street on Monday morning.
Flames were scene coming from the home near Interstate 270 and Quebec Street around 6 a.m.
The home sustained heavy damage and firefighters are continuing to work on hot spots.
It is unknown how the fire started or if there was anybody home when it happened.
AS PART of national STEM week, a school has committed to engaging all of its pupils in hands-on experiences to gain a practical insight to STEM subjects.
Pupils at Meoncross School in Fareham will take part in activities from using Tetra Pak robots, the BBC micro:bit and the mathematical analysis of beach cleans as part of the day which is being support by Royal Navy staff from HMS Sultan.
As a ‘Coastal School’, the day is set to have a plastic pollution theme with students learning about the material, its use in everyday items and the impact of its disposal on the oceans and seas of the world.
HMS Sultan staff will give a presentation on engineering to pupils whilst others will learn about pollution charities.
April 20 KeyCorp
* KeyCorp reports first quarter 2017 net income of $296 million, or $.27 per common share; earnings per common share of $.32, excluding $.05 of merger-related charges
* Q1 earnings per share $0.32 excluding items
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.28 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* KeyCorp - Expect to achieve $450 million in acquisition cost savings by early 2018
* KeyCorp - Qtrly taxable equivalent net interest income $929 million versus $612 million
* Q1 net loan charge-offs $58 million versus $46 million
* KeyCorp - Qtrly common equity tier 1 ratio 9.87 percent versus 9.54 percent in Q4
* Q1 allowance for loan and lease losses $870 million versus $826 million
* KeyCorp - Qtrly tier 1 risk-based capital ratio 10.70 percent versus 10.89 percent in Q4
* Remain on track to achieve initial $400 million cost savings target by end of Q2
* Q1 earnings per share $0.27 from continuing operations Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
This year marked the third annual West Virginia Craft Beer Week. The eight-day celebration of West Virginia’s craft brewers, breweries, pubs, and restaurants showcases all the Mountain State has to offer.
During the week, business owners are encouraged to take advantage of the opportunity to host craft beer events and put West Virginia beers on tap in support of the thriving local industry.
“We got 25 licensed breweries in the state now. So, we were ten three years ago, and that’s pretty quick growth; that’s pretty exciting. We’ve got a pretty good line up. We started off. Most of the breweries were at Rails and Ales last week and most of them will be at Mountaineer Brew Fest in Wheeling this weekend,” said Craft Brewers Guild President Sam Mauzy.
You can find tap takeovers, West Virginia brews on tap, and beer specials all over the state this week, August 12-19. For a full schedule of events, visit West Virginia Craft Beer Week on Facebook.
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – The man accused of setting an Augusta restaurant on fire was in court Friday morning.
Roland Evan Croyle pleaded not guilty aggravated assault and arson charges at the arraignment.
Croyle is accused of driving his SUV into the Twin Peaks restaurant back in June, then igniting kerosene cans.
Nobody was hurt.
All Wilson County Kids Club locations will remain open, but extra-curricular activities have been cancelled.
McClain Christian Academy will close at 12:15 p.m., and Friendship Christian School will close at 1 p.m.
As of Monday at 11 a.m., a decision about possible early closure has not been made at Mt. Juliet Christian School.
Lebanon Special School District students are out of school Monday due to stockpile day.
National Weather Service Nashville meteorologists said large hail would be the biggest threat during Monday’s storms, but added damaging straight line winds and isolated tornadoes are also possible.
MARQUETTE — Beginning today, motorists driving in the City of Marquette will have to maneuver around a road closure for the next five months.
The left turn lane has been closed on Baraga Avenue for drivers attempting to turn south onto McClellan Avenue. The intersection of McClellan Avenue and Washington Street, as well as the McClellan Avenue corridor from Washington onto US-41, are being studied in conjunction with building the new hospital.
City officials along with their consulting firm, DLZ of Michigan, are working together to determine permanent traffic safety measures for that area.
SAO PAULO/RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Vale SA could list common shares in Brazil's strictest listing market segment as early as this year, depending on how it can convince preferred holdouts to convert their shares, executives said on Monday.
Reporting by Guillermo Parra-Bernal and Marta Nogueira; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama
A man was shot and killed at a backyard barbecue in Bellflower. Gene Kang reports for Today in LA on Friday, Feb. 2, 2018. (Published Friday, Feb. 2, 2018)
A man was shot and killed Thursday in Bellflower when a fight broke out during a backyard barbecue.
The shooting occurred about 6:15 p.m. in the 17200 block of Balfern Avenue, near the Artesia (91) Freeway and border with Norwalk, according to Deputy Trina Schrader of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
Detectives learned during the barbecue, the victim got into an argument with another male and the fight turned physical. During the fight, an unknown suspect fired multiple gunshots in the backyard area, striking the victim at least once, Schrader said.
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
It wasn't immediately clear if the gunman was the man fighting the victim.
It is unknown if the shooting was gang-related, Schrader said.
No, it isn’t.
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Boulder, Colorado is rushing to formalize its status as a sanctuary city in the weeks leading up to the inauguration of President-Elect Donald Trump.
“That seems to be a meaningful goal post to shoot for,” Mayor Suzanne Jones told Boulder’s Daily Camera newspaper.
“A great way to start the new year.”
The local news outlet reported the move is largely symbolic as Boulder already follows the policies of other jurisdictions classified as “sanctuary” jurisdictions. The decision appears to be an “in your face” move in response to the incoming president’s threat to defund similar cities.
I think I am going to sit here
Quietly
And consider my actions and inactions
Towards my fellow human beings.
Not to see what others have done wrong.
But to see what I might do differently.
My father used to tell us children to “can it!”
When we were acting inappropriately or unseemly.
Part of me wants to scream that right now.
But I haven’t the mental or emotional energy to waste.
I would rather spend what I have
On what I can do.
And on thoughts of others who need to borrow that energy from me.
My silence is action.
Hundreds of Bullard students gathered in the school quad to protest gun violence. Carlos Castillo Twitter
LONDON, March 29 BlackRock remains positive on South African bonds despite signs of tensions within the government, the head of emerging debt at the world's largest asset manager said on Wednesday, adding that investors would have to "live with" political noise.
South African assets have sold off heavily this week on speculation the country's finance minister would be removed from his post. Pravin Gordhan was ordered back home from an investor roadshow by President Jacob Zuma on Monday.
But BlackRock's Sergio Trigo Paz said he remained "long" on South African debt, noting that the central bank has room to cut interest rates.
"There will be noise in South Africa but we will have to live with it," Trigo Paz told a briefing in London.
(Reporting by Dhara Ranasinghe; writing by Sujata Rao; Editing by Jamie McGeever)
PHILADELPHIA, April 3 The Federal Reserve could begin shrinking its portfolio of bonds as soon as this year, Philadelphia Fed President Patrick Harker said on Monday, adding his voice to a growing number of colleagues who want to promptly wind down a crisis-era policy.
"Possibly by the end of this year or the beginning of next year would be an appropriate time to stop reinvesting (maturing assets), but that's all dependent on how the economy evolves between now and then," Harker told reporters, adding his voice to at least four others at the U.S. central bank including New York Fed President William Dudley, who spoke of the topic on Friday.
"We have to balance this off the path of the fed funds rate. As we cease reinvestment it will remove some accommodation. These two things are related," he added, reinforcing the growing view that the Fed could temporarily pause interest rate hikes when it starts to trim its $4.5 trillion balance sheet. (Reporting by Jonathan Spicer; Editing by Meredith Mazzilli)
The Egypt international was sensational under Jurgen Klopp this season, with the former Chelsea ace netting 44 goals in all competitions.
Salah, 25, has been tipped to quit Anfield this summer, with Real Madrid tracking the winger.
And according to Spanish news outlet Don Balon, Salah has told his agent to sort his Liverpool exit.
However, they reckon Manchester United and Manchester City are also in the hunt for Salah.
Real, United and City are all capable of paying Liverpool’s asking price for the Egypt star, which is reportedly around £175m.
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Eyewitness of deadly Charlottesville crash speaks out; Two Virginia state troopers die in helicopter crash.
Rod Wetteland, right, and granddaughter Hannah Wetteland, 1, join others in the story time morning hour at the Columbine Library on April 6, 2017 in Littleton. The library will close April 9 to undergo an extensive remodel with plans to reopen in the fall.
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Bogut's two-year deal with the Sydney Kings is for two years with no NBA or European outs, retiring him from the NBA, Roy Ward of The Age reports.
As a result of injuries and diminished effectiveness, Bogut has played only 51 games over the past two seasons for Dallas, Cleveland and the Lakers, averaging 2.3 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 16.0 minutes. Prior to that, he spent four years with the Warriors played a role in their early success, averaging 6.3 points, 8.3 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.7 blocks in 23.7 minutes. His career began in Milwaukee, where he was drafted with the No.1 overall pick back in 2005. He posted 12.7 points, 9.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.6 blocks per game during his seven years with the team.
Boom or Bust (HD, TV-PG) Rick wants to test a cannon, which may be worth $40,000; the purchase of a massive table saw is jeopardized; Chumlee's offer could get him terminated.
The Texas mother who allegedly tried to burn a car with her three daughters inside had told a crowd of startled bystanders they should “come with her to go to heaven,” a witness says.
Gerardo Cortez, who owns the El Rey Car Wash in Houston, where the incident unfolded Sunday night, says Ana Ester Segovia made the statement while running away from her burning vehicle.
“That’s when she said – she invited us all to come with her to go to heaven,” Cortez told FOX26 Houston.
Cortez said Segovia pulled one of her daughters by the hair when she tried to escape the car, before revving the vehicle up and setting the engine ablaze with the girls inside.
Other witnesses reported hearing Segovia say to her children "we're going to see Jesus."
Segovia currently is facing three counts of aggravated assault on a family member. She ran away from the burning car with her 9, 11, and 13-year-old daughters, all of whom were unharmed in the incident.
A train carriage damaged from an explosion, is seen at Tekhnologicheskiy institut metro station in St. Petersburg, Russia. REUTERS/Mikhail Ognev/Fontanka.ru
MOSCOW A suicide bomber was responsible for the deadly blast in the St Petersburg metro on Monday, a law enforcement source told Interfax, citing preliminary information.
The source also told Interfax that authorities had established the identity of the suspected suicide bomber and that the suspect was a 23-year-old from central Asia who had carried an explosive device into the St Petersburg metro in a rucksack.
A man who was captured on surveillance cameras and earlier suspected of a role in the blast came forward to police and said that he played no role, Interfax reported.
Separately, Russian news agencies reported that President Vladimir Putin had met with security services over the incident and laid flowers at the metro station where the blast happened.
(Reporting by Alexander Winning; Editing by Alison Williams)
If your kids feel they are destined for the stage, then check out the Summer Theatre Academy at Backdoor Theatre.
Session 1 is for ages 7-10, it is from June 19th-July 18th. 8:30 am-12:30 pm. Two performances on July 8th.
Session 2 is for ages 10-14, it is from July 17th-August 5th. 8:30 am-12:30 pm.
Two performances on August 5th and a special performance on August 6th.
The cost is $180 per person.
For more information on how to register click here.
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At Monday night's meeting, the Spalding County Board of Commissioners will get an update from Zoning Attorney Newton Galloway regarding Full Blown Firearms and its special exception home occupation business.
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Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner calls into the "Rich Eisen Show" and talks about how much better Rams running back Todd Gurley is playing in 2017.
LONDON (AP) - Britain's information commissioner says she is using all her legal powers to investigate the handling of personal data by Cambridge Analytica and Facebook.
Commissioner Elizabeth Denham is pursuing a warrant to search Cambridge Analytica's servers. The company allegedly used data mined from Facebook to help Donald Trump win the 2016 presidential election.
She told BBC on Tuesday she is also investigating Facebook and has asked Facebook not to pursue its own audit of Cambridge Analytica's data use. She says Facebook has agreed.
Denham said the prime allegation against Cambridge Analytica is that it acquired personal data in an unauthorized way.
Chris Wylie, who once worked for Cambridge Analytica, was quoted as saying the company used the data to build psychological profiles so voters could be targeted with ads and stories.
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Mark Zuckerberg released video on May 18 of the moment when he learned he had been accepted into Harvard University, where he would later develop and found Facebook. His father filmed the moment, and Zuckerberg said he released the video ahead of his return to Harvard to receive his honorary degree.
Families of those living in a London apartment building which was completely incinerated yesterday are frantically trying to locate their loved ones.
Source: Twitter
Images have been appearing online of those who are believed to have been in Grenfell Tower while it burned yesterday.
"My 13 year old niece Jessi has become separated from her family during evacuation," one woman wrote on Twitter.
"Missing Khadija Saye and her mother Mary," wrote another.
The number missing is unknown but so far authorities have confirmed 12 people have been killed while 79 others are injured.
Up to 600 people lived in 120 apartments in the Grenfell Tower.
After announcing the updated death toll of 12, Cmdr. Stuart Cundy said that "we believe this number will sadly increase."
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Northrim Bancorp Inc
* Northrim Bancorp to sell Northrim Benefits Group to Acrisure
* Northrim Bancorp Inc - ‍selling its interest in NBG's assets for $4.6 million​
* Northrim Bancorp Inc - ‍current management and staff of NBG will remain in place following transaction, which closed on August 14, 2017​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - Little Rock matched its homicide total from all of last year when the body of a man was found near a highway hours after shots were reported nearby.
A passerby reported Monday there was a body just off a frontage road near Interstate 30. Police spokesman Lt. Steve McClanahan said shots were reported from a spot three blocks away overnight.
McClanahan said a cause of death wasn't known.
The city's 42nd homicide puts Little Rock on a pace to approach an annual total not seen since the city's gang wars of the early 1990s. Justice Department figures show 68 deaths in 1993 attributed to murder or manslaughter. McClanahan said other killings, such as justifiable homicide, pushed the total to 78 that year.
Three people have been killed since Saturday night.
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3:55 Barack and Michelle Obama wish you a Merry Christmas from the White House
3:34 Boxer filibusters a bill rider she calls 'awful'
2:51 White House: Security clearance not needed to tell who benefited from Russian hacking
3:37 President Obama tells Americans to not make Russian hacks "a political football"
57:11 Dave Barry and Carl Hiaasen talk politics, Florida and a presidential bid at the Miracle Theatre
2:27 Dave Barry discovers something other than fish in the ocean off Rio
1:28 The day Cassius Clay and The Beatles shared the ring
1:06 Obama, Castro attend historic baseball game together in Havana
A small, decomposing body found under a bridge in rural central Kansas is likely that of 5-year-old Lucas Hernandez, a Wichita boy who has been missing since February, police said Friday.
Sony has laid plans to permanently shut down online features for a handful of games. Though most of the affected titles were released for the PlayStation 3, both a Vita title and a PlayStation 4 game are among those set to lose support.
The MOBA-like Kill Strain, notably the only PS4 game on the list below, is losing its online support less than a year after its release, making it only the second PS4 title Sony has cut online features for to date.
Servers for the following six games are slated for decommission on July 1, 2017:
Iran detains 21 fishermen from Arab nations in its waters
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iranian state TV is reporting the country's coast guard has detained 21 fishermen and their three boats from neighboring Arab nations for straying into its territorial waters and fishing rare species.
The Monday report said the traditional boats, known as dhows, had entered Iranian waters near the country's Kish Island in the Persian Gulf. It said the fishermen were handed over to the courts, adding that they had fished rare species of sharks and fish in Iranian waters.
ATHENS, March 29 Greece's OPAP, Europe's fourth-biggest betting firm, posted on Wednesday a 6.7 percent rise in fourth-quarter net profit, helped by a lower tax rate.
Net profit came in at 55.1 million euros ($59.28 million), up from 51.7 million euros in the last quarter in 2015.
It will pay a total dividend of 0.72 euros a share, up from 0.40 euros it paid on 2015 results. ($1 = 0.9295 euros) (Reporting by Angeliki Koutantou)
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SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (AP) - Police in El Salvador have arrested the domestic partner of a journalist killed over the weekend.
National Police director Howard Cotto said Tuesday that Mario Huezo Portillo has been arrested for killing journalist Karla Lisseth Turcios.
Prosecutor Max Munoz says cameras traced Huezo Portillo when he went to dump the woman's body.
Turcios worked for El Economista, part of La Prensa Grafica media group in the gang-plagued Central American nation.
Huezo Portillo initially told police that he and their son left her resting at home around 12:30 p.m. Saturday. He said when they returned, Turcios had disappeared and did not answer her cellphone or respond to messages.
The 33-year-old journalist's body was found hours later on a highway northeast of the Salvadoran capital, San Salvador.
Police said was strangled.
Watch Trumps reaction and statement following the Republican Targeted Shooting Wednesday
President Donald Trump told a television audience that it is time for America to unite despite political parties and their differences.
He also reported that the gunman died from his injuries and Republican Steve Scalise of Louisiana is in stable condition. He also says he spoke with the Congressman's wife, Jennifer, offering support to the family. He called Scalise a "patriot and fighter."
He told a national audience that he and the entire world are praying for them.
Trump says Americans must remember that everyone serving in Washington is there because they love their country.
He also says we are "blessed to be Americans" and are at our best when working for the common good.
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The new trailer for The Hate U Give has premiered, giving Riverdale fans a brief glimpse of K.J. Apa in his next film role.
The film, which was adapted from author Angie Thomas’s young adult novel of the same name, stars Apa as the privileged boyfriend of a black student who is the only witness in her bestfriend’s murder by police.
The student is played by Amandla Stenberg; the film also stars Regina Hall, Issa Rae and Common.
Apa stars as Archie Andrews on the CW’s hit teen drama Riverdale. The show, which is slated to begin filming its third season this August, shoots in locations throughout the Lower Mainland.
Apa appears in the trailer at the 0:52 mark. (Blink and you might miss him.)
See the trailer for The Hate U Give below.
The film hits theatres on Oct. 19.
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I don't know what Netflix is doing with, but I can only guess their marketing strategy matches the mixed emotions of the movie itself. Y'see, the film, which boasts a rather great cast with Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Michael Huisman, Christopher Walken, Brian Tyree Henry, Jacki Weaver, Kate McKinnon, Steve Coogan, and Timothy Simons, is a romantic comedy centering on on soulmates whose perfect life is ruined when they learn she has cancer. The tagline for the movie?I can scarcely think of a better way to celebrate than watching a perfect couple torn apart by cancer. And as you might expect, the trailer is pretty awkward as it tries to balance the sadness of their predicament with light-hearted gags. Everybody's joke meter is cranked up to 11, especially Abbie (Mbatha-Raw) as she goes to extreme lengths to find Sam a new woman so he won't have to fend for himself.So prepare to laugh and cry, I guess. Directed by longtimeproducer Stephanie Laing,hits Netflix on February 16th.
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LORDS VALLEY — A Senate committee will hold a public hearing today to assess what worked and what didn’t during the 48-day manhunt to capture cop killer Eric Frein.
The Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee will hold the hearing at 10:30 a.m. at the Pike County Training Center, 135 Pike County Blvd., according to a press release.
Frein, 34, was convicted on April 19 of first-degree murder and 11 other offenses for killing Cpl. Bryon K. Dickson II of Dunmore and wounding Trooper Alex T. Douglass of Olyphant. The Sept. 12, 2014 attack launched a manhunt that spanned Pike and Monroe counties.
Members of the state police and emergency response personnel will be among those offering testimony at today’s hearing.
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FARGO, N.D. — The Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks struggled to piece together much offense for most of their Wednesday night matchup with Sioux Falls.
The RedHawks trailed 4-2 heading into the ninth inning before the magic happened.
Charlie Valerio tied things up with a two-run home run. But, the team was not content to send the game to extra innings.
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Fargo-Moorhead is back on the road this weekend with a series against Gary Southshore.
- As noted, Alexa Bliss won a Fatal 4 Way over Mickie James, Nia Jax and Sasha Banks on tonight's WWE RAW from her hometown of Columbus, Ohio. She will now face RAW Women's Champion Bayley at Payback on April 30th from Bayley's hometown of San Jose, California.
In the Fallout video above, the new #1 contender says it doesn't matter if it's SmackDown or RAW, she's always said she will take over the women's division and she proved it here tonight on RAW.
- For what it's worth, WWE did not issue a post-RAW Twitter poll this week. They usually post the poll within a few minutes of the show ending, asking fans if they enjoyed tonight's show or not.
- Triple H tweeted the following thanks to actor and former RAW guest star Dulé Hill after his appearance on tonight's RAW. Hill was there to promote WWE Studios movie "Sleight," which hits theaters on April 28th.
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A 22-year-old man was rescued early Saturday morning following a solo vehicle crash in Livermore, according to fire officials. Alameda County firefighters responded to Tesla Road near Eagles Run Road at 4:05 a.m. on reports of a person that needed rescue after his vehicle went off the road.
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WASHINGTON — The chief executive director of The Humane Society of the United States resigned following sexual harassment allegations.
The New York Times reports that Wayne Pacelle resigned Friday after donors and employees of the animal protection group began calling for him to step down over the allegations.
In an email to staff, Pacelle said that because “our mission depends on unity,” he was stepping aside to allow a search for a successor to begin “and to put aside any distractions, in the best interests of all parties.”
In a news release announcing the resignation, Rick Bernthal, Chairman of the Board of The Humane Society, said the last few days have been hard for the group’s family of staff and supporters.
Kitty Block has been named acting president and CEO for The Humane Society.
ABC revived Roseanne Barr's working-class themed television show even though she had compared a prominent African-American to an ape back in 2013. The network invoked cultural diversity.
ABC cancelled Roseanneon Tuesday after Barr repeated a similar comparison - even though the show had become a hit slated to reap $60-million in advertising next season. The network condemned her bigotry as "repugnant."
The message from those events can sound as muddled as the one from recent elections. Americans made Barack Obama their first black president - and then elected Donald Trump, who has sympathized with white supremacists, disdained African-Americans protesting injustice, and crudely demeaned immigrants.
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Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, hosted a spiritual fitness fair on October 5, 2017 at Camp Pendleton’s Paige Fieldhouse. The event intended to enhance battalion character and build espirit de corps while showing Marines different perspectives and providing professional resources that aid in spiritual, emotional and mental health, and concluded with a concert featuring the Grammy award-winning band Switchfoot. (U.S. Marine Corps video by LCplAndre Heath)
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ST. LOUIS, Mo. - Actor Thomas Ian Nicholas from "American Pie" and "Rookie of the Year" and Lani Sarem, author of "Handbook for Mortals," visit to talk about Wizard World Comic Con.
Nicholas is producing the book in a film later this year. Copies of the book will be available at Wizard World Comic Con, and Sarem and Nicholas will be available for signing.
Wizard World Comic Con is at the America's Center February 2-4.
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BERLIN — The German government is condemning the white nationalist rally in Virginia that turned violent Saturday, expressing solidarity with peaceful counter-protesters.
Chancellor Angela Merkel's spokesman Steffen Seibert told reporters Monday that it was an "absolutely repulsive scene at this extreme-right march."
He said "there was outrageous racism, anti-Semitism and hate in its most despicable form to be seen, and whenever it comes to such speech or such images it is repugnant."
He added that it's "completely contrary to what the chancellor and the German government works for politically, and we are in solidarity with those who stand peacefully against such aggressive extreme-right opinions."
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Oct.6 - Fernando Alonso is refusing to weigh into the political turmoil in Spain.
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"Everyone has his own opinion," Alonso said at Suzuka, "but I prefer not to get involved. That is my position."
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Manchester United want to sign Morata this summer and are supposedly in talks with Real Madrid over a deal.
The player’s agent is said to be in Madrid working on terms, while United are keen to get a medical underway soon.
However, the Red Devils may have to wait until next week to sign the 24-year-old if they insist on him doing the physical tests in Manchester.
For Morata is heading to Venice to prepare for his wedding on Saturday.
His friend posted a photo on instagram of Morata on a plane at Madrid airport with the caption “Great player, best person! Well accompanied to Venice.”
Through 3 games in the 2017 NHL Stanley Cup playoffs, a name joins Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin at the top of the scoring leaders . It's rookie Jake Guentzel .
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Mental health is a critical issue in many remote Indigenous communities, where suicide rates have reached epidemic levels.
The Garma Festival highlighted the success of one program operated by the Miwatj Health Aboriginal Corporation.
The most important aspect of the program is that it's controlled and operated by the Yolngu people.
A team of researchers led by Patrik Verstreken have identified an underlying mechanism in early onset Parkinson's. Using flies, mice and patient cells, the team focused on cardiolipin, a fat unique to cells' mitochondria, organelles that produce energy.
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April 13 Leyou Technologies Holdings Ltd
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Manatees congregate at the Tampa Electric Company’s Big Bend Power Station in February 2016. Manatee deaths in January related to cold stress syndrome were five times as many compared to the same time in 2017. Marc R. Masferrer mmasferrer@bradenton.com
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B: Politicians always make promises they have no intention of actually carrying through.
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A small aircraft has crashed into a radio tower north of El Reno in Canadian County.
Oklahoma Highway Patrol and Canadian County officials are responding to the crash and subsequent fire Wednesday evening.
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Is Queen Bey in labor right now? According to social media, she may be!
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LONDON — Lady Gaga has cancelled 10 tour dates in Europe and South America because of severe pain.
Tour promoter Live Nation says the musician is “suffering from severe pain that has materially impacted her ability to perform live.”
Lady Gaga said in Saturday’s statement that she’s “devastated” to disappoint her fans. She said her medical team “is supporting the decision for me to recover at home.”
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WWE’s Royal Rumble pay-per-view is known for having lots of surprise entrants in the match, but the biggest surprise came as the show was drawing to a close: Ronda Rousey made her official WWE debut. There had been rumors for a while that Rousey was transitioning into the wrestling world, and even many saying it would happen at the Royal Rumble. However, Rousey totally denied this speculation, saying she would be busy filming Mile 22 until February. Clearly she was just trying to keep the lid on the surprise, and it worked, with fans at the WWE event stunned to see Rousey. Wochit
Japan and the United States agreed to structure bilateral economic talks along three policy pillars and to generate concrete results in the near term, Deputy Prime Minister Taro Aso and Vice President Mike Pence said in a joint statement.
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The U.S. vice president and the deputy prime minister "look forward to engaging again in the dialogue by the end of this year", according to the statement, issued on Tuesday after the first round of the Japan-U.S. economic dialogue.
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HOUCKTOWN, Ohio (AP) — Authorities say two people died in a mobile home fire in northwest Ohio.
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The Ohio state fire marshal and Hancock County coroner and sheriff’s office are investigating the fire’s cause. The two victims weren’t identified immediately.
A HOLIDAY accommodation body has approved a range of price caps for tourist rentals in Mallorca after its members voted unanimously in favour last Tuesday.
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Hotels and single-family properties have had prices set at €3,500, or €700 in annual instalments. Multi-family rentals are priced at €875 in the rules, or €175 annually. The maximum period properties can be rented out for is 60 days and payments can be split over five years.
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The new factory of Mitsubishi Electric Turkey Klima Sistemleri Üretim Anonim Şirketi, designed for the development and manufacture of room air conditioners in Turkey, will start production this year.
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Five-time defending Division II golf state champion Benton won the District 1-II title Monday at The Golf Club at Huntington Park.
The Tigers shot a 19-over-par 307 on the par-72 course, defeating runner-up Monroe Neville by 23 strokes. Caddo Magnet finished third at 377.
The Tigers have won every district tournament since the LHSAA began requiring them in 2014.
Benton junior Hayden White won individual medalist honors with a 3-under 69. Senior Colton Ryan was second with a 71.
White has won or shared the title three straight years. He and Ryan were co-medalists last year.
Other Benton scores were Phillip Tran (82), Madden Davis (85) and Alex Acurio (89).
Benton will go for its fifth straight title in the Region I-II tournament on April 25 at Oakwing Golf Club in Alexandria.
Ryan shared medalist honors last season at Links on the Bayou in Alexandria. Benton won the team title by five strokes over St. Louis Catholic of Lake Charles.
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LONDON, April 3 Britain will wait until the end of the month to find out what guidelines the other members of the European Union have agreed regarding issues such as Gibraltar, Prime Minister Theresa May's spokesman said on Monday.
The future of Gibraltar has become the first dispute of the exit talks since May filed the formal divorce papers, with the EU draft joint position saying any agreement on the British outpost on Spain's southern tip had be agreed between Spain and Britain.
"These are draft guidelines that were issued ... We will wait and see what is agreed by the 27 (EU countries), " the spokesman told reporters.
Britain's Brexit minister David Davis held a "friendly and constructive" meeting with Spain's Foreign Minister Alfonso Dastis in Madrid on Monday as part of a pre-arranged visit, the spokesman added, during which he raised the issue of Gibraltar. (Reporting by Kylie MacLellan, Writing by Elizabeth Piper; editing by Stephen Addison)
Theresa May calls for General Election on June 8
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PHOENIX -- Tens of thousands of Arizona teachers are poised to walk off the job this week to demand more funding for public education, an unprecedented action in this conservative state without many union protections.
Educators who are among the lowest-paid in the U.S. have organized weeks of protests seeking raises and a boost in overall school funding, culminating in a vote for a first-ever statewide strike starting Thursday.
It comes despite a plan from Republican Gov. Doug Ducey to increase teacher pay 20 per cent by 2020. Teachers are concerned about a lack of stable funding and a failure to address other demands.
A grass-roots effort got backing from the largest teacher membership group, which lacks the power to collectively bargain with school districts in this right-to-work state.
That has led to a disparity in how school districts can handle a walkout.
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Orchard Park, N.Y. -- Buffalo Bills fans survived the snow, the wind and the ugly football, and they went home happy.
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Officer gets probation after shopper assaulted at store
DETROIT (AP) — A Detroit police officer accused of assaulting a shopper at a store while moonlighting as a security guard has been sentenced to three years of probation.
Officer Lonnie Wade learned his punishment on Monday after earlier pleading no contest to an assault charge. He also no longer may work as a security guard. The 65-year-old declined to speak in court.
The Wayne County prosecutor's office says Wade was wearing his police uniform while working at a Meijer store on Oct. 10. A shopper, David Bivins, was hit in the head and face with a baton after Wade questioned him about bags in his cart.
The prosecutor's office says there was no evidence of aggressive behavior by the 23-year-old Bivins. The encounter was recorded on video and witnessed by other shoppers.
This fully updated new edition Insight Guide brings Costa Rica s people and places to life at the turn of a page, by combining full-colour photography and detailed maps with comprehensive text. It features in-depth explorations of major attractions, history and culture, along with practical tips on accommodation, eating out, climate and much more.
Rio Tinto is investigating the cause of a spectacular fire that broke out at its Yandicoogina mining operation in the Pilbara on Saturday.
Footage of the incident posted on Jobs in Mining’s Facebook page shows the fire starting in a train load-out bin and rapidly moving along an ore conveyer.
A Rio spokesman said one firefighter was treated for minor smoke inhalation but no-one else was injured and the fire was brought under control quickly.
“Safety is our top priority and Rio Tinto has commenced an internal investigation into the incident and is also working with the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety to understand the cause of the fire,” the spokesman said.
The mining giant said production was not expected to be affected by the fire.
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Born in Turkey but living in Boston, the duo at the heart of Neotolia frame musical traditions of their homeland in late-20th-century settings that suggest everything from ethereal prog rock to the exoticism of Dead Can Dance. Vocalist Nazan Nihal rises from mellow to intense in a pulse beat while pianist Utar Artun weaves the fluid forms of jazz through many numbers. Neotolian Song is rooted not only in the idea of Anatolia as an East-West crossroads, but as the ancient home of many peoples—Turks, Kurds and Armenians among them.
It is unclear whether anyone will be charged following an incident in west Charlotte Monday morning.
According to Charlotte-Mecklenburg police, officers responded to a robbery call on Billy Graham Parkway and Interstate 85 shortly after 8 a.m. Police believe the incident was an assault.
CMPD said multiple people were in custody.
Officers are interviewing witnesses and everyone involved to determine whether anyone will face charges.
No other details were released.
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"We desperately need a serious national movement to get rid of it — not reform it, not replace it, no flatten it or refocus its sting from this group to that. It just needs to go. The great essayist Frank Chodorov once described the income tax as the root of all evil. His target was not the tax itself, but the principle behind it. Since its implementation in 1913, he wrote, 'The government says to the citizen: 'Your earnings are not exclusively your own; we have a claim on them, and our claim precedes yours; we will allow you to keep some of it, because we recognize your need, not your right; but whatever we grant you for yourself is for us to decide."" (04/17/17)
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — The University of Missouri is naming a new residence hall after a late journalist who was repeatedly denied admission to the school starting in the 1930s because she was Black.
The Board of Curators unanimously voted Thursday to honor Lucile Bluford by bestowing her name on the 279-student dorm at the Columbia campus. The board also voted to name the hall’s atrium after Gus Ridgel, the university’s first Black graduate.
Bluford was denied admission to the university’s journalism school 11 times. Five decades after her first application, the university granted her an honorary doctorate degree in humanities in 1989.
Bluford spent decades working at the Kansas City Call newspaper before her death in 2003.
Ridgel received a master’s degree in economics from the school in 1951. The 91-year-old taught, researched and worked as an administrator at the university level. He says the board’s decision is “humbling.”
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Impedimed Ltd:
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James Harden carries Rockets to Game 1 win over Russell Westbrook, Thunder Harden finished with 37 points and his Rockets were way too strong for the Thunder. Check out this story on mysouthshorenow.com: http://usat.ly/2oh7Gin Houston Rockets' James Harden yells after a Oklahoma City Thunder turnover during the second half in Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Sunday, April 16, 2017, in Houston.
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JACKSONVILLE, Ala. — Malcolm Drumwright scored 18 points with four 3-pointers, leading four into double figures as Jacksonville State rallied in the second half to defeat Louisiana Monroe 75-56 Saturday.
Drumwright has reached double figures six times this season. Jamall Gregory scored 14 points, Christian Cunningham scored 12 with 12 rebounds and Marlon Hunter also contributed 12 points for Jacksonville State (7-2). Jason Burnell had five of the Gamecocks’ 10 blocked shots.
Sam McDaniel led the Warhawks (3-5) with 16 points and Marvin Jean-Pierre added 11. Louisiana Monroe led 35-33 at halftime, but Cunningham scored on a putback and Gregory dunked as Jacksonville State captured the lead barely more than a minute into the second half and never looked back.
The lead was up to 50-40 when Hunter scored with 13:44 left to play. Louisiana Monroe missed five of its first seven shots after halftime and turned the ball over five times in the first five minutes of the second half.
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MORAGA — Two brothers who were found dead in a trailer last month died of natural causes, according to the Contra Costa County Coroner’s Office.
Police Chief Jon King on Friday said Gary Armstrong, 67, and Richard Armstrong, 65, both of Moraga, had the flu at the time of their deaths.
Authorities found the men on Jan. 15 in the parking lot of the Ranch House, a cafe on ranch property near the corner of Moraga Way and School Street.
This has been an unusually deadly flu season. Since October, 127 Californians under the age of 65 have died from the flu, including seven deaths in Contra Costa County, according to the latest figures from state and local public health agencies.
Perriman is not expected to have his fifth-year option picked up by the Ravens on May 5, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.
The former first-round pick is at a crossroads with the team that spent the 26th overall selection on him in 2015. According to Hensley, Perriman is due a significant bonus early in training camp. If the Ravens decide to go in a different direction, they can either trade or release him. Perriman had a disastrous 2017 campaign in which he caught just 10 of 35 targets for 77 yards and zero touchdowns and was surpassed by the likes of Chris Moore and even Michael Campanaro by season's end. Baltimore's offseason activity that included adding three proven receivers shows that the team is not counting on Perriman being a major contributor this fall. And considering the team can save $1.6 million in cap room by cutting Perriman after June 1, there's at least a chance he won't be on the roster at all come Week 1.
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – Police arrested a man from Austintown after he told students and staff at a college in Youngstown that he had a bomb.
Officers were called about 9:30 a.m. Tuesday to Eastern Gateway Community College on East Federal Plaza on reports of a man who spoke to some students about having a bomb or bombs.
When police arrived, they found 37-year-old Peter Steven Harasyn standing outside of the building. Due to the nature of the threat, Harasyn was ordered to the ground at gunpoint. He appeared to be very intoxicated with slurred speech, according to the police report. Police also noted they saw him place a can of High Gravity Lager (malt liquor) on the wall next to him.
When officers asked Harasyn about the mention of having a bomb, he told them he did have dynamite and it was still on him, according to the report. No explosives were found.
Harasyn was arrested and charged with inducing panic, public intoxication and open container. He is being held in the Mahoning County Jail.
Anita Smith is a former longtime medical reporter and editor for the "Birmingham News" and will be discussing her book "The Lloyd Noland Story."
It's been nearly 20 years since the downtown Clinton area has seen any sort of change. Since then many businesses in the area have left the area.
But Tuesday, city officials developed a plan to revitalize the downtown district. It's a plan that would cost developers around $85-110,000.
Chamber of Commerce President Maureen Miller says it's an initiative that the entire community will be able to get behind, after years of torn buildings.
"We do have some buildings that have been empty for a while and there's some movement starting to begin on those If we can get some redevelopment going on in the empty buildings it just encourages the whole rest of the downtown to take the initiative to spruce up their places," said Miller
A $75,000 grant was submitted to Clinton economic developers to help fund the cost of the project. four drafting firms are in the running for the creation of the plan. July 30th is the deadline for selecting the winner.
The university announced its purchase of the Katella Grand apartment complex, a 399-unit “luxury” building in Anaheim Nov. 6. The purchase is part of the university’s plan to house all underclassmen on campus starting fall 2019, said Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Harold Hewitt.
Thirty-minute tours of the building were available Dec. 4-8. Keep reading to learn more about the complex’s amenities.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Enservco Corp
* Enservco reports second quarter financial results
* Q2 loss per share $0.05
* Q2 revenue rose 72 percent to $7.1 million
* Enservco Corp - Q2 net loss of $2.5 million was impacted by non-recurring severance related costs of $768,000 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Zhongyuan Union Cell & Gene Engineering Corp Ltd :
* Says an individual Gong Hongjia plans to add at least 3 percent or no more than 5 percent stake of shares of the company within 6 months since Feb. 2
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Mumbai, May 31 (IANS) The key Indian equity indices opened on a positive note on Thursday.
At 9.19 a.m., the wider Nifty50 of the National Stock Exchange (NSE) traded at 10,661.60 points, up 47.25 points or 0.45 per cent from the previous close of 10,614.35 points.
Similarly, the barometer 30-scrip Sensitive Index (Sensex) of the BSE, which had opened at 35,083.81 points, traded at 35,029.45 points (9.19 a.m.) — up 123.34 points or 0.35 per cent — from its previous session’s close of 34,906.11 points.
The Sensex has so far touched a high of 35,152.17 and a low of 35,025.61 points.
The BSE market breadth was bullish with 870 advances and 438 declines so far.
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After starting the day at 8-1 odds, Put Da Blame On Me quickly became one of the favorites.
However, Mike Bruder’s horse was chased down by Walkabout and Tiger Moth down the stretch.
The latter won the race by a length and took home the trophy beneath jockey Corey Lanerie.
Lanerie completes a whirlwind weekend with a win after finishing fourth in the Arlington Million the day before.
The Groupie Doll title is also the first for the longtime jockey.
Walkabout finished second in the race, while Danzatrice finished third.
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China's coal output rose 1.9 percent in March from a year earlier to 300 million tonnes, posting the first increase since at least March 2015, the National Bureau of Statistics said on Monday. For the first quarter, coal production dipped 0.3 percent to 809.23 million tonnes, data showed.
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Five people were arrested after stealing a car and leading police on a chase in Greenwich last week, according to Greenwich Time. Police were called to Cos Cob Friday on a report of a group of people breaking into cars north of Route 1, according to Greenwich Time.
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LANCASTER, Pa. (WHTM) – Police are asking for the public’s help to find the gunman who fired several shots into a Lancaster Township home earlier this year.
Manheim Township police said the home in the 500 block of North School Lane was occupied by a juvenile female when it was hit by six rounds on the afternoon of April 28.
A witness saw a young man about 17 to 22 years old flee from the backyard area and leave in a light gray crossover-type SUV, possibly a Toyota, that traveled south on North President Avenue. He was described as 6’0″ to 6’2” tall with a thin build and braided hair just above the shoulder.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Scott Dierwechter at 717-569-6401 ext. 1438 or Lancaster Crime Stoppers at 800-322-1913, or text LANCS and a message to 847411.
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ST. LOUIS (AP) — The St. Louis Fire Department says a paramedic training officer falsely claimed he ran to the aid victims at the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing.
Shawn Daniel was honored at a St. Louis Blues hockey game in January. A posting on the Fire Department’s Facebook page on Jan. 18 said he was among the emergency workers who hurried to help those injured in the bombing. Daniel was working at the time for a private ambulance company near Boston.
But the Fire Department says in a statement Tuesday that Daniel was never on the scene of the bombing and did not provide medical assistance. The Fire Department apologized.
The statement does not say what discipline Daniel might face. A message left with a department spokesman Wednesday wasn’t immediately returned.
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The body of an unidentified man was pulled from the trench at the junction of Mandela Avenue and Hadfield Street, Lodge yesterday.
Stabroek News was told that the discovery was made sometime after 1 pm by a passerby.
According to a resident, who did not want to be named, the man would often be seen on the road, leading persons in the area to believe that he was a vagrant. The resident explained that from all indications, the man was sitting on the culvert, fell into the drain and drowned.
Police were summoned to the area and the body was picked up and taken to the Lyken Funeral Home. An autopsy is expected to be performed on Monday to conclusively determine the cause of death.
Google says it will be rolling out a patch to Chrome in v59 to address a decade-old unicode vulnerability called Punycode that allowed attackers to fool people into clicking on compromised links. Engadget adds:
SANTIAGO, Chile — A Chilean judge has sentenced eight retired military officers to 18 years in prison for the kidnapping and murder of folk singer Victor Jara and a government official at the start of the country’s military dictatorship.
The office of the court system says a ninth veteran was sentenced to five years for coverup.
The Marxist folk singer was seized in the hours after Gen. Augusto Pinochet overthrew socialist President Salvador Allende on Sept. 11, 1973. He was taken the country’s main soccer stadium where he was tortured and killed.
Allende’s prisons chief Littre Quiroga also was killed.
The ruling announced Tuesday can be appealed.
More than 3,000 people were slain during the 1973-90 dictatorship of Gen. Augusto Pinochet, and most of those crimes remain unsolved.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia officials have ordered a taxi company to pay a former passenger who says he was kicked out of a cab after he kissed his male partner.
The Philadelphia Inquirer reported Thursday the city Commission on Human Relations has ordered PHL Taxi to pay Mark Seaman $500. The ruling comes eight years after Seaman kissed his partner on the top of the head as they left Philadelphia International Airport.
Seaman says their cab driver ordered them to get out after the kiss and left them at a nearby taxi stand. He filed a discrimination complaint shortly afterward.
In their ruling, the commission says taxi dispatch companies are responsible for educating their drivers on the city’s fair practices ordinance.
A phone call to PHL Taxi rang unanswered Friday morning.
Russia and China Militaries Reach ‘New Heights’ Together, Agree to Challenge US in Middle East – Newsweek
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GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — The Palestinian ambassador in Malaysia says the body of a Hamas militant killed last week in Kuala Lumpur will be repatriated to the Gaza Strip for burial.
Ambassador Anwar al-Agha said on Thursday that Egypt agreed to allow the body to be returned through its border with Gaza.
Israel's Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman had appealed to Egypt to refuse the Palestinian request. The body is expected to arrive in Gaza on Thursday.
Fadi al-Batsh, an electrical engineering lecturer at a Malaysian university, was gunned down by two men on a motorcycle as he was on his way to a mosque early last Saturday.
Hamas, a militant group sworn to Israel's destruction, described al-Batch as a "commander" in its military wing and accused Israel of assassinating him.
Israel has not commented.
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A 63-year-old doctor accused of having sex with his patients went on trial in the Southern German state of Bavaria on Monday, the prosecution said.
The prosecution alleged that the physician, who was not identified under Germany’s strict privacy laws, exploited the trust of three of his female mentally unstable patients by having sex with them without treating them.
“A trained psychotherapist, the doctor committed the acts either in his practice or in the women’s homes.
“He could face imprisonment of three months to five years if found guilty,’’ the prosecution said.
The doctor had regularly asked mentally ill patients to come to his surgery between 2012 and 2015 usually in the late evening hours, prosecutors said in an earlier statement on the case.
He is alleged to have told the women that sex was part of the therapy.
Eventually, one of the women called the police. (dpa/NAN)
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SEOUL, April 10 Hyundai Oilbank, South Korea's smallest refiner by capacity, will receive its second cargo of U.S. Southern Green Canyon crude in June, a company spokesman said on Monday. The South Korean refiner has bought 1 million barrels of the U.S. heavy crude from Shell, the spokesman said, as weaker U.S. oil prices and low freight rates have made the purchase of U.S. crude more economical. Hyundai Oilbank in February made its first purchase of the grade, from an area of the Gulf of Mexico, to arrive in May, according to three trade sources. The spokesman said the company has bought a total of 2 million barrels of Southern Green Canyon crude for arrival in May and in June from Shell for $100 million.
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At least 15 floors out of the 22 will be opened for use by the public, with 250 fully-furnished rooms. When its doors are flung open to the public on Thursday , Pearl of Africa Hotel will officially be Uganda's tallest completed building.
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Commuters stranded on Mai Mahiu-Narok road after it was cut-off yet again – The Standard
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The actress made her debut on EastEnders last year as the sister of Karen Taylor (played by Lorraine Stanley).
The star appeared in two episodes of the BBC soap in December 2018.
A spokesperson for EastEnders has now divulged to Metro.co.uk that the singer will be back for another run of episodes later in the year.
However, the details of the comeback are yet to be revealed.
Kandice is Karen’s well-to-do younger sister and the mother-of-six turned to her sibling when the family were having money troubles.
April 28 Trakopolis Iot Corp
* Trakopolis announces 2016 fourth quarter and year end financial results
* Net loss of $3.824 million was recorded for quarter
* Qtrly revenue of $1.214 million, which represents a 8% increase over same quarter in 2016
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President Obama has at least one more speech to the nation to make, and Fox News’ Bret Baier shares with Big John and Ray what kind of tone thye soon to be former president will take.
CALLS TO DIVIDE NIGERIA: COUNT NIGER DELTA OUT – WIKE
Leaders and people of Niger Delta will always strive to defend the unity of Nigeria, because the country’s indivisibility entity “non-negotiable’ and of paramount importance,” Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike has said. Speaking in Sokoto when he paid a visit to Sultan Muhammad Sa’ad III at his palace, Wike said the interest of Nigerians and […]
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Braves manager Brian Snitker said that Freeman (triceps) is "fine" and will likely be included in the lineup Thursday in Milwaukee, David O'Brien of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Atlanta received a scare when Freeman was hit by a pitch in the right triceps during a second-inning at-bat, which later resulted in the slugger's departure from the contest. Freeman felt some tightness shortly after the beaning, but it seems his removal was mostly precautionary. If the first baseman is able to complete batting practice Thursday without any complications, he shouldn't be forced to miss any time due to the injury.
The Barcelona foward and Argentina international, Lionel Messi, put in a man-of-the-match performance to help Barcelona return to winning ways as they beat Real Sociedad 3-2 at Camp Nou.
Messi struck twice in the first half to take his tally for the Catalans to 498 goals in all competitions, before an own goal from Samuel Umtiti shortly before the break helped the Basque side back in the game.
Messi then set up Paco Alcacer, who replaced the suspended Neymar, to make it 3-1.
Sociedad were unable to find a level ground in a much more low-key second half, as Messi’s stellar display made the difference.
Lionel Messi is currently on the way to his 500th goal as he is just 2 goals away from this mark (currently on 498 goals).
Adventure Bay is celebrate Canada 150 with special admission on Canada Day, all while supporting a very worthy cause.
Admission on July 1st only will be $12 for adults and $7 for children under 12, with $2 from each admission to be donated in support of W.E. Care For Kids.
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BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - German Finance Minister Olaf Scholz said on Monday he was optimistic the G20 countries gathered in Buenos Aires this week would reach a common position on trade in their final communique, expected to be released on Tuesday.
He told reporters it was important that protectionism not overshadow world trade. A potential trade war and its risks to the global economy were discussed during the meeting among the finance ministers and central bank presidents of the world's 20 biggest economies, Bundesbank President Jens Weidmann said.
(Reporting by Gernot Heller; Writing by Luc Cohen; Editing by Peter Cooney)
Snap’s chief executive has slammed Mark Zuckerberg over privacy and said copying Snapchat’s most popular features does not mean Facebook will win the war between the two companies.
Snapchat’s boss Evan Spiegel said Facebook is having a “really hard time changing the DNA of their company” in light of the Cambridge Analytica scandal, in which the data of 87 million users was harvested and sold to the political campaign agency.
Spiegel claimed that, while Zuckerberg’s “traditional” social network site can keep copying some of his app’s best features, it will still mean Facebook is just about “having people compete with each other online for attention”.
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Turkey's military killed 20 militants from the outlawed Kurdistan Workers Party in air strikes targeting southeastern Turkey and northern Iraq, the army said in a statement on Tuesday. In three separate air strikes, Turkish warplanes hit the southeastern province of Van bordering Iran, and northern Iraq's Zap and Hakurk regions.
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Jenner scored a goal and an assist while adding four shots, five hits, two blocked shots and a plus-1 rating in Monday's 5-4 overtime win over the Bruins.
He opened the scoring in the first period with his 11th goal of the season, extending his point streak to six games. Jenner has five goals and eight points during that stretch while also laying multiple hits in each game, and the 24-year-old seems to have re-discovered his 30-goal form from 2015-16 since Thomas Vanek was added to the Jackets' third line. Expect jenner to remain physical and productive over the final weeks of the season as the Jackets try to clinch a postseason berth.
Homicide investigators are on the scene of a shooting at 44th Street and Kensington Avenue in Kansas City.
Adriana Lima has announced she will no longer be taking off her clothes for an “empty cause.”
The Victoria’s Secret Angel took to Instagram to explain she wanted to help change the narrow body ideals imposed on women.
The mother-of-two vowed to make this change in “the name of my grandma, my mother and all her ancestors that have been labelled, pressured” and misunderstood.
“My job puts me in such big pressure to look a certain way, I was thinking, how we women have to carry so much,” she wrote.
“I am tired of the impositions, we ‘as women’ can’t be continuing living in a world with such superficial values, it’s not fair for us, beyond fair, it’s physically and mentally not healthy what society [is] imposing to ‘us’ to behave, to look.”
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Language should get the same protection in law as race or religion according to Plaid Cymru's Westminster leader, after a Sunday Times article by columnist Rod Liddle mocked the Welsh language.
Liz Saville Roberts said the Welsh were "constantly being told there is something inferior, something jokey about their language" and that had an effect on people.
James Delingpole defended his fellow columnist, but said he was a "very naughty boy", and described the article as "gentle, almost affectionate teasing", in a Daily Politics debate.
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HIGH-SPEED mobile internet will soon be available to O2 customers in Watlington.
The mobile phone network has started work to bring its 4G service to the town as well as improving its 2G and 3G networks.
Derek McManus, chief operating officer of Telefónica UK said: “I’m delighted that O2 customers in Watlington will soon be able to experience faster mobile internet.
“They’ll be able to stream high-definition TV, shop on the go and use video calling.
“For our business customers, using 4G means they can be more effective and flexible by working remotely, accessing cloud services and collaborating using apps.”
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DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – A new lawsuit says Iowa’s privately run Medicaid program is violating federal laws and a U.S. Supreme Court decision declaring that disabled Americans have a right to live as independently as possible.
The federal lawsuit filed Tuesday by six Iowans named Gov. Kim Reynolds and the state Department of Human Services director. It says the companies running Iowa’s Medicaid program have “engaged in a pattern and practice” of cutting payments to care providers without regard to whether those cuts ultimately will reduce services that people with disabilities rely on.
Reynolds’ spokeswoman Brenna Smith says that the governor’s office had not yet reviewed the lawsuit. A Human Services Department spokeswoman declined to comment on the legal matter.
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Skateboarding legend Tony Hawk teamed up with the Salvation Army to spread Christmas cheer to deserving families at San Diego’s Door of Hope, a community created to help women and children recover from addiction, homelessness and other dark realities. (By TODAY with our sponsor Salvation Army)
South Africa's Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan walks with his deputy, Mcebisi Jonas as they walk from their offices to a court hearing in Pretoria, South Africa, March 28,2017. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko
JOHANNESBURG South African President Jacob Zuma's decision to dismiss Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan has severe consequences for the economy and is a setback to the work done to avoid a credit ratings downgrade, a group of business leaders said on Friday.
"This decision, and the manner in which it was taken, is likely to cause severe damage to an economy that is in dire need of growth and jobs," said the CEO Initiative, an organisation that includes the chief executives of Nedbank (NEDJ.J), Standard Bank (SBKJ.J), the JSE (JSEJ.J) and Investec (INLJ.J).
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A doctors' strike in Cameroon left patients without critical care in the capital Yaoude on Monday, the latest in a string of union actions that have crippled a country in the midst of political crisis. The doctors union, known as SYMEC, demanded better working conditions and pay and left nurses to attend to sick patients in some of Yaounde's major hospitals.
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Couples from upper Fairfield County have found a way to rekindle their romance while volunteering at Danbury and New Milford Hospitals. Brookfield residents Jill and Harold Kaplan, volunteers at Danbury Hospital have often compared their volunteering to a date night.
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April 24 (Reuters) - Highwoods Properties Inc:
* HIGHWOODS ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY OF FIRST QUARTER 2018 RESULTS
* UPDATES 2018 FFO OUTLOOK TO $3.37 TO $3.47 PER SHARE
* SEES 2018 GROWTH IN SAME PROPERTY CASH NOI IN RANGE 1.0% - 2.0%
* ISSUED $350 MILLION 10-YEAR NOTES WITH AN EFFECTIVE INTEREST RATE OF 4.06%
* Q1 FFO PER SHARE VIEW $0.82 — THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S
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The George C. Marshall European Center conducts two Countering Transnational Organized Crime resident courses each fiscal year. This is the trifold brochure created to market the resident course at various security conferences and at U.S. embassies throughout Europe.
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Thursday night, school board members accepted the resignation of Superintendent Dr. Donna Hargens. Former board members said the current group has a huge job ahead; a consultant will likely be hired, a committee of parents, teachers and administrators and other leaders will be assembled for the vetting process and reports back to them.
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Some state senators are renewing their push to end what they say is discrimination in the auto insurance industry. Legislation has been introduced in the past, but now lawmakers says they have new data to back up their effort.
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In a recent interview with People magazine, Alex Rodriguez opened up about one of the many workouts he incorporates into his fitness program: yoga.
“I do diverse lifting, yoga and pilates classes, and make sure I break a sweat at least five days a week,” he said. ”Plus, I eat heathy. I believe the right diet is 80-90 percent of the total program.”
Rodriguez added, “Jennifer and I mix it up. We like to lift, and we enjoy bike riding. She is a talented jock.”
The retired Major League Baseball player most recently attended a class with girlfriend Jennifer Lopez and has tweeted about his yoga habit before, back in 2016:
At least yoga doesn't get rained out. Hopefully we can play ball tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/XP6BSNalzH — Alex Rodriguez (@AROD) April 4, 2016
Like Rodriguez, many athletes understand the endless benefits of yoga, which is probably why so many incorporate it into their workout routines.
WILLISTON, Fla. (AP)  A vintage private plane that crashed in north Florida killing all four people aboard went unnoticed for nearly a day.
The Gainesville Sun reports (http://bit.ly/2oPCqKm ) that the 1948 Cessna 170 crashed Saturday afternoon at the Williston Municipal Airport, but wasn't noticed until Sunday. None of the victims have been identified.
Investigators with the National Transportation Safety Board arrived at the scene Monday.
Williston Deputy Police Chief Clay Connolly told the newspaper that the plane attempted to take off Saturday afternoon and crashed.
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Between 20 and 30 other aircraft took off from the airport after the crash, but no one noticed the wreckage for 21 hours.
Connolly says the Cessna was equipped with an emergency locator transmitter that should have been noticed by other pilots.
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(Municipal Ballot set)…It is for the Brawley City Council.
Friday was the deadline for candidates to file. Brawley City Clerk Alma Benavides says there will be four candidates on the November ballot. Incumbents Sam Couchman and Helen Noriega will run for re-election. They will be challenged by Ramon Castro and Luke Hamby. The election is part of the November 7th General Election. The County Ballot will include several special districts. The County has not yet said if the filing deadline for any of the races has been extended. The extension would be for races in which the incumbent had not filed by the Friday deadline.
The Vikings announced that along with Randy Moss, wide receiver Ahmad Rashad will also be inducted into the team’s Ring of Honor in 2017.
Rashad played for the Vikings from 1976-82 and made four-straight Pro Bowls from 1978-81. In his time with the Vikings, he finished with 400 receptions (sixth in team history) for 5,489 yards (seventh) and 34 touchdowns (fifth). His best season came in 1979 when he finished with 80 catches for 1,156 yards and nine touchdowns.
“I’m a firm believer that you do your work and whatever happens, happen,” Rashad said on Wednesday after making the team. “You can’t sit around and tell people how good you were, how bad you were or whatever it is. You do what you do and let other people make that decision. I hoping that one day I would make it.”
Most think of Rashad for his work as an NBA analyst and personality, but football came first for him. To think that Rashad excelled at so many things after his football career is pretty remarkable.
West Ham defender Aaron Cresswell and Brighton forward Anthony Knockaert were involved in a heated tunnel bust-up on Saturday.
The pair had to be separated just moments after the half-time whistle as both teams headed back to their respective dressing rooms.
Knockaert was furious with the England international for a first-half challenge that left Seagulls attacker needing lengthy treatment.
Aaron Cresswell and Anthony Knockaert clashed during half-time of Brighton's 3-1 home win
The Frenchman made a beeline for Cresswell at half-time. Team-mates intervened to de-escalate the clash before the confrontation turned physical.
When asked about Cresswell’s tackle on Knockaert, which earned the Hammers left-back a booking, Brighton manager Chris Hughton said: ‘I’ve seen I think it was a bad challenge.’
Brighton beat West Ham 3-1 at the Amex Stadium as Glenn Murray, Jose Izqueirdo and Pascal Gross on the scoresheet for the Seagulls.
LONDON (AP) - Ireland says it will begin collecting more than 13 billion euros ($15.9 billion) of back taxes from Apple, 19 months after the European Commission ruled that a tax deal with the tech giant amounted to illegal state aid.
The Commission ordered Ireland to collect back taxes for the years 2003-2014, which it estimated at 13 billion euros plus interest. Ireland disagreed, saying the ruling undermined the integrity of the country's tax system.
But Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe says he will on Tuesday sign an agreement setting up the escrow account that will hold the payments while Apple and Ireland appeal. The payments should be completed by September.
Donohoe says the government "fundamentally disagrees with the ruling," but "Ireland is intent on complying with our binding legal obligations in this regard."
According to police, the following evidence was recovered during a search of an Annapolis residence on April 14: 5,232.7 grams of high grade marijuana, 526 grams of cocaine, 79.9 grams of Ketamine, 2 blotter sheets containing 1,800 dosage units of suspected LSD, 6 mason jars of hash oil and 68 grams of oil on paper, 16 glass vials containing liquid Ketamine, 1.6 grams of heroin.
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The wreckage of a helicopter that crashed into the ocean off WA's Pilbara coast has been recovered.
The body of trainee pilot Brett Gallard, 44, was found in waters off Port Hedland on Saturday, four days after the chopper he was flying ditched in the ocean as it approached a bulk carrier to pick up a marine pilot.
A second 64-year-old pilot who was on board the chopper was rescued from a life raft shortly after the crash, which is being investigated by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau.
On Wednesday at 5:00 AM, Egged buses will strike in the Jerusalem.
The strike is to last for the duration of the day.
On Saturday, May 12, 2018, Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 357, a co-sponsor of St.Marks Missionary Baptist Church will be sponsoring the 19th Annual “A Golden Celebration of Mothers Day Luncheon.”
In recognition of American Gold Star Mothers, mothers who have lost a son or daughter in military service to our country, Vietnam Veterans and St. Marks Baptist Church invites American Gold Star Mothers to be our guest at the Luncheon.
The program will start at 2 pm with Lunch to follow at the Veterans Memorial Hall at 1605 Yuba St., Redding. Donation of $5.00
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SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Contemporary art is getting a prominent new pedestal in Santa Fe with the architectural transformation of a warehouse venue into a full-blown museum.
SITE Santa Fe on Friday inaugurated a sweeping expansion and redesign of a former beer warehouse to add a snack bar, museum shop, lecture hall, outdoor "sky terrace," educational workshop space and an admission-free introductory gallery.
The redesign also adds new climate controls to a non-collecting contemporary art museum that displays borrowed works from across the globe.
Visitors pass into the revamped building through an overhanging aluminum lattice, designed by New York-based SHoP Architects as a deliberate departure from Santa Fe's adobe-dominated skyline.
The overhaul adds luster to redevelopment efforts in the city's railyard district. SITE Santa Fe is expanding operations to seven days a week.
A switched-on rookie Chicago police officer has rescued a struggling dog from the waters of Lake Michigan amid the confusion of a nearby car accident.
Just six weeks out of the academy, Officer Juan Farris was attending a four car crash at Lake Shore Dr, beside the banks of Lake Michigan, when a rattled dog sprinted from one of the vehicles.
Attempting to get a drink from the raised concrete bank of Lake Michigan, the dog lost its balance and slipped in.
Unable to climb back onto shore, Officer Farris was the first officer among a group of police to hear the splash of the dog.
He ran over to grasp the dog by the collar.
“I heard the splash. Once I heard, I turned over, I saw him swimming, just went over there and grabbed him,” Mr Farris said.
Police colleague, field training Officer Daniel Guzman, said it was his first official dog rescue.
Mickey becomes worried about Sabrina's relationship with her poetry teacher, so she decides to try humiliating them both while their peers watch.
The all-conquering feats of Winx, the world's finest race mare, have almost come to defy belief. But for her trainer, Chris Waller, it's an old family tale of fate and survival that leaves him shaking his head.
Anzac Day for Waller and his extended family is a time to reflect on the bravery and defiance of his grand uncles and the horrors they endured to return from World War II.
Winx, the winning horse. Photo: AAP
John and Alex Shand never sought plaudits for their service. They were just thankful to have emerged with their limbs and minds intact.
But as Alex, now 98, reveals, his and John's war years were marked by a twist of fate he still finds hard to believe.
John Shand, who died five years ago, left New Zealand in the 1930s to study aircraft design in London, but when war broke out over Europe he quickly enlisted in the Royal Air Force. He was soon on bombing missions venturing into into the heart of enemy territories.
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A few months back, WGN was introduced to a small Chicago Cubs fan who was battling a rare form of cancer…
The fan’s family travels to Mexico for experimental treatments that are costly.
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Owner of Crayons Gone Wild, muralist Ken Markiewicz was moved by Joey Ventimiglia’s story that he offered to turn the boy’s bedroom into a Cubs fan’s dream for free.
While the family was out of town for a treatment, Markiewicz transformed Joey’s room — painting a W Flag on the ceiling, an ivy outfield on his bedroom wall and was able to get the entire 2017 team to sign his closet doors.
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When Joey returned home, to say he was surprised would be an understatement. To help support Joey on his journey to recovery, you can visit his GoFundMe page here.
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MESA, Ariz. — Andrelton Simmons was diagnosed with a strained left shoulder after undergoing an MRI exam on Thursday night, according to the Angels, who characterized Simmons as “day to day.”
The news comes as a relief for the team after Simmons was hurt diving for a ball in Thursday afternoon’s game against the Oakland A’s. Simmons came out of the game with a trainer, but shortly after the game Manager Mike Scioscia said the team was optimistic.
“I think as he came out of the game and left here, he gave us a feeling he’s fine,” Manager Mike Scioscia said before the MRI. “We’re definitely going to be cautious.”
The Angels’ Gold Glove shortstop dove to his right and rolled over on his shoulder trying to get a ground ball in the fifth inning.
By 8p.m., the Chateau of Spain restaurant would be packed with fans, who know him more affectionately as "Sir Isaac.' ' His melodic alto tenor voice pulled them in.
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OXFORD, Miss. (AP) – Terence Davis scored a career-high 33 points as Mississippi wiped out a nine-point second half deficit Tuesday to defeat LSU 96-76.
Ole Miss (16-10, 7-6 Southeastern Conference) outscored the Tigers 39-10 in the final 11 minutes to win decisively as Deandre Burnett and Sebastian Saiz had 15 points apiece. Cullen Neal added 10 points as the Rebels hit 18 of 20 free throws (90 percent) to seal it.
LSU (9-16, 1-12) was led by Antonio Blakeney with 29 points, 22 in the first half. Skylar Mays added 19 points, Brandon Sampson had 11 points and Aaron Epps had a double-double with 11 points and a game-high 11 rebounds.
The Tigers led 47-44 at halftime and as much as 11 points, 55-44, in the second half before fading in the final 11 minutes.
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AAP v LG tussle: Here's what former Delhi CM Sheila Dikshit has to say on Supreme Court's verdict
As Supreme Court delivered a judgement in AAP government's favour on Wednesday, limiting the exercise of independent decision-making powers of the Lieutenant Governor, except for matters on land, public order and police, Sheila Dikshit said there is no change.
TROY, Ala. — Wesley Person scored 18 points, Jordon Varnado had 17 and Troy defeated rival South Alabama 80-63 on Saturday for the Trojans' first season sweep of the Jaguars since 2009-10.
Varnado added eight rebounds, four assists and three blocks while Person made four 3-pointers. Alex Hicks scored 14 points, B.J. Miller 13 and Kevin Baker had 11 points and 10 rebounds off the bench for his first career double. The Trojans (10-13, 4-6 Sun Belt) made 10 3-pointers.
Trhae Mitchell and Josh Ajayi scored 17 points apiece for South Alabama (11-12, 4-6) with Rodrick Sikes adding 12.
A 9-0 run with seven points from Miller late in the first half gave the Trojans the lead for good. Leading 61-53 with 8:35 remaining in the game, Troy used a 13-2 run to put the game away.
An arcade in Hong Kong puts humans in the middle of its games — and it looks like a blast
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Meredith Sinclair, author of “Well Played: The Ultimate Guide to Awakening Your Family’s Playful Spirit,” visits TODAY to showcase games, gadgets and toys to get your family off their devices and out in the fresh air, including the Jumbo Jumper, a giant inner tube for bouncy fun, and a giant yard pong game.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senior House Democrats are extolling the benefits of President Barack Obama’s health care law in hopes of derailing Republican plans to gut the statute.
Speaking to reporters Monday, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi says the GOP will begin its “assault” on the law when the 115th Congress convenes Tuesday.
She says abolishing so-called Obamacare as Republicans have promised will force people to pay more for their health insurance while getting much less coverage than they receive through the law. She says undoing the law also will undermine Medicaid and Medicare.
Pelosi is urging people to “take a second look” at how the law has improved their lives.
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House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer says many people who voted for President-elect Donald Trump want the health care law preserved.
BERLIN — German police say they have arrested a Russian man who has been sought by South Korea for more than 13 years as a suspected accessory to murder.
Federal police said Monday that the 53-year-old, whom they didn't identify, was arrested at Munich airport as he was in transit between Moscow and Prague. He is now in custody awaiting extradition.
Despite its name, Quadro Nuevo is a German world music ensemble. They collaborate with Cairo Steps, a German jazz band with a multi-cultural membership, on an album that explores the music of the Middle East. Undergirding the mostly instrumental Flying Carpet is the palm-slapping percussion of the duduk and the sweepingly cinematic melodies soar on exotic strings and woodwinds from a cast of musicians numbering two-dozen in all. The two bands even collaborate on an Eric Satie number recorded live in concert.
The latest political crisis to engulf Europe, this time coming in Italy, was triggered when the country’s President, Sergio Mattarella, refused to sign off on a new government that had been proposed by two populist parties, and which included an openly Eurosceptic finance minister.
In place of the coalition government, which would have comprised the populist Five Star movement and the hard-Right League, both of which had voiced a desire to reform the Eurozone, the President appointed a caretaker Prime Minister, Carlo Cottarelli, who happens to be a former International Monetary Fund (IMF) official. Cottarelli is very unlikely to win a vote of confidence and so Italy looks set for fresh elections...
Top model Toby Huntington Whitely takes the pages of L’Optimum Thailand‘s December 2017 edition captured by fashion photographer Onin Lorente. In charge of styling was Gareth Scourfield at One Represents, who for the session selected looks from the likes of Gucci, Dior Homme, Saint Laurent, and Polo Ralph Lauren among other. Hair styling and grooming by beauty artist Kim Roy of One Represents.
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This modern style smart home with fully integrated audio visual system is sure to WOW you with exceptional designs & finishes per seller. Grand entrance w/custom front door, open concept, many windows all with automated shades, high end quartz countertops & Brizo & Rohl faucets throughout, custom glass railing, all wood work is alderwood, handscraped variable width Guatemalan mesquite wood floors, 3 napoleon linear fireplaces, top of the line appliances, high quality ceiling fans & light fixtures, energy efficient foam insulation, zoned heat & air, 4K Dolby Atmos 7.2.4 cinema grade theater w/130'' screen w/bar & bev refig, 3 living area plus a basement, isolated master & 2nd bedroom downstairs, office has separate entry, covered patio w/ fireplace & outdoor kitchen, 2- 2 car oversized garages with LED lighting, insulated doors and 1 w/separate indoor dog run that accesses the outdoor dog run, mature transplanted trees, sprinkler system, security system and much much more.
LONDON, May 31 (Reuters) - British transport company FirstGroup replaced its chief executive after what its chairman called a disappointing year and said it was putting its Greyhound bus business in the U.S. under review.
FirstGroup, which rejected two approaches from a private equity firm earlier this year, reported a 5 percent fall in adjusted pretax profit to 197 million pounds ($262 million) for the year to March 31, slightly behind a consensus forecast.
The bus and rail operator said its CEO Tim O’Toole would be replaced by Wolfhart Hauser, who becomes executive chairman, on Thursday and Matthew Gregory, who takes on a chief operating officer role in addition to his duties as chief finance officer.
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Connecticut's senior senator doesn't want his colleagues to go on their holiday breaks until they pass legislation to help so-called "dreamers."
Sen. Richard Blumenthal said he'll call on Congress on Monday to honor a promise to undocumented children who live in the U.S.
During an 11:30 a.m. news conference, he said he'll call on Republicans to pass the Dream Act.
He said he'll demand that Congress remain in Washington until an agreement can be reached to protect the 700,000 dreamers whose lives are in limbo due to President Donald Trump's decision to eliminate Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, also known as DACA.
Blumenthal said the act has bipartisan support.
His news conference is set to happen at the Legislative Office Building in Hartford.
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A 26-man squad is expected to open pre-tournament camping in UAE City Training Camp on Wednesday.
All 26 players named by Ghana coach Avram Grant are expected to report to the Al Ain training base.
Eight (8) players who did not train with the squad including Leicester City's Daniel Amartey, Christian Atsu, Andy Yiadom, Andre and Jordan Ayew, Adam Kwarasey, Thomas Partey and Asamoah Gyan will all join the squad in the UAE.
The former Chelsea and West Ham United manager announced a 26-man squad to train in Al Ain's UAE City training Camp.
Grant named Barnsley's Andy Yiadom, striker Raphael Dwamena and Schalke 04's Bernard Tekpetey to join usual faces.
Ghana won silver medal at the last edition of the competition after losing on penalties to the Ivory Coast in the final.
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RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) — A mom and her 3-year-old child died in a house fire Friday morning.
The Rankin County Sheriff’s Department said they received the call about the fire on Joe Davis Road around 10:15 a.m.
When authorities arrived on the scene, the mobile home was fully engulfed in flames.
Deputies said they tried to enter the home, but they could not.
The 32-year-old mother and her 3-year-old child died.
The fire is under investigation.
New Delhi, Oct 6 (IANS) The Group A opener of the FIFA Under-17 World Cup between Colombia and Ghana recorded low attendance at the Jawaharlal Nehru (JLN) stadium here on Friday.
The match between the South American giants and the African powerhouse kicked-off in front of nearly empty stands with school children who have been brought in by the organisers for the occasion making up most of the sparse crowd.
The stadium which has a capacity of holding nearly 60,000 spectators gradually filled up as the match progressed with more and more school children trooping in.
Colombia, who secured their World Cup berth by virtue of their third-placed finish at this year's South American U-17 Championship are making their sixth appearance in the tournament.
Ghana, nicknamed the Black Starlets, are making their ninth appearances in the U-17 World Cup. They won the championship in 1991 and 1995.
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Puma is breaking out the bubbly with a limited-edition champagne-inspired sneaker collab out now.
Solebox x Puma Blaze of Glory ($130) Puma
The shoes are a joint project with Berlin retailer Solebox and, according to Puma, are “inspired by one particular bottle of champagne.”
Although the brand doesn’t outright mention a specific champagne, the soft shades on this special-edition Puma Blaze of Glory style look like they could have been inspired by Moët & Chandon’s Rosé Imperial.
The sneakers feature an upper that mesh a white mesh base and midsole with dark and light gray overlays, a pink heel and liner and a tan shade on the outsole. To tie the champagne-inspired theme together, the shoes even have a genuine cork footbed, which ups both the comfort and the cool factor — literally and figuratively.
The Solebox x Puma collaboration also includes a champagne-themed B.O.G. Limitless iteration.
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COROZAL, Belize — Police in Belize say they're investigating the fatal shooting of a Canadian man.
Police spokesman Raphael Martinez says Gabriel Bochnia was shot Wednesday night as he and his wife and their three children were returning to their home in the Chula Vista area of Corozal.
Martinez says as Bochnia, 38, got out of his vehicle to open the gate, a man with a rag over his face came from behind the bushes and shot him in the abdomen.
He died of his injuries in hospital.
Martinez says Bochnia's wife — 27-year-old Jeshanah Maritza Zetina — and the children were not injured and the attacker fled the scene.
Martinez could not say how long Bochnia had lived in Belize or where in Canada he was from, adding that the investigation is in its early stages.
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Coolbet, a new online gambling brand focused on sports betting, has launched online poker on Microgaming’s network MPN.
The Coolbet brand, launched in 2016, is owned by Staycool, based in Estonia, and runs on its own custom sports betting platform. The site targets the Nordic markets under its Estonian online gambling license.
“By joining the MPN, our brand and our players will benefit from a highly experienced and knowledgeable poker team,” said Coolbet COO Anders Karlsen. “We want to bring sportsbook players closer to poker and vice versa, and we believe we can achieve this strategy by working with the best in the industry.”
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FREDERICTON -- CannabisNB will be the name of the New Brunswick government's cannabis retail stores when they open next year.
The government announced earlier this fall that a subsidiary of NB Liquor will operate 20 stores in 15 locations across the province when recreational cannabis is legalized in July 2018.
The products will be displayed under glass and will only be sold to people 19 years of age and older.
Finance Minister Cathy Rogers says the provincial government has introduced legislation focused on ensuring public health and safety is respected by having strong regulations for production, distribution, and sale of cannabis.
Nova Scotia and P.E.I. both set their legal age for marijuana at 19 last week, but are taking different paths on how weed will be sold.
P.E.I. will sell marijuana at standalone outlets run separately by its liquor commission, while Nova Scotia said pot will be sold alongside alcohol in its provincial liquor stores.
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PARIS, March 29 Laurent Fabius, the French politician who chaired talks on a landmark, global climate change deal in 2015, on Wednesday denounced moves by U.S. President Donald Trump to undo Obama-era climate change regulations.
"The initial decisions from the new U.S. president's administration concerning the battle against global warming constitute a very serious step backwards," Fabius said in a statement.
Fabius added that such moves were contrary to measures adopted in the December 2015 agreement, known as the COP21 accord.
On Tuesday, Trump signed an order to scrap those Obama-era climate change regulations, keeping a campaign promise to support the coal industry and calling into question U.S. support for an international deal to fight global warming. (Reporting by Sudip Kar-Gupta; Editing by Richard Balmforth)
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MACOMB, Ill. (AP) — Dalan Ancrum scored 25 points and grabbed seven rebounds as Western Illinois snapped a four-game losing streak by thumping Oral Roberts, 82-56 in a Summit League contest Saturday afternoon.
Ancrum’s jumper put the Leathernecks in front for good, 10-9, four minutes into the game and drilled a 3 midway through the half for a 22-12 advantage.
Ancrum finished 8 of 14 from the field and 7-for-7 shooting from the line. Kobe Webster added 21 points. Western Illinois (11-11, 2-7) connected on 17 of 19 free-throw attempts (89.5 percent), hitting better than 68 percent from the line for just the second time in Summit League play and first since they shot 87.5 percent in its first meeting with the Eagles.
Sam Kearns scored 12 points to lead Oral Roberts (9-17, 3-6), which trailed by 19 at halftime, 38-19.
Starting Monday through April 26, McDonald’s guests in Florida can order Chicken McGriddles from the all-day breakfast menu and enjoy the taste of chicken and waffles on the go. (Photo: ActionNewsJax.com)
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McDonald’s restaurants in Florida have announced a new addition to the menu inspired by the popular brunch favorite, chicken and waffles.
Starting Monday through April 26, McDonald’s guests in Florida can order Chicken McGriddles from the all-day breakfast menu and enjoy the taste of chicken and waffles on the go.
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“Chicken McGriddles have been a not-so-secret, secret McDonald’s menu item for a while, and we are thrilled to officially add it to the menu so all guests are aware and can enjoy this great sandwich,” said Will Garcia, local McDonald’s owner/operator.
As announced in 2016, the McGriddles cakes nestles the crispy McChicken patty.
The McChicken Biscuit joins the Chicken McGriddles on McDonald’s all-day breakfast menu.
SCRIPPS Country KFDI/WICHITA morning show personalities JJ HAYES and TINY BURGER helped recover a stolen BOY SCOUT trailer on THURSDAY, APRIL 13th. Hours after posting pictures on the station's website, police located the missing trailer.
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Starring Jason Segel Emily Blunt Chris Pratt Alison Brie Lauren Weedman Mimi Kennedy
One year after meeting, Tom proposes to his girlfriend, Violet, but unexpected events keep tripping them up as they look to walk down the aisle together.
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What does it take to become ultra successful?
An ongoing study suggests that drive and persistence can only take you so far. That's what a team of scientists at Vanderbilt found after a 45-year-long study.
In fact, some of the most influential leaders of our age had what it takes at birth: super intelligence. That means scoring in the top 3% on the SAT by age 13.
Kids who achieved this impressive feat had two main abilities in common: they could solve math problems they'd never been taught and they had exceptional spatial awareness - meaning they could remember spatial relationships between objects exceptionally well.
"When you look at the issues facing society now — whether it's health care, climate change, terrorism, energy — these are the kids who have the most potential to solve these problems." said, David Lubinski, co-director of SMPY, Vanderbilt University.
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Lawmakers returned to Raleigh this week for a manic two-day session in which legislative leaders pulled some tricks from their bag.
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Milwaukee (WISN) -- A stolen Acura SUV slammed into a school bus early Friday morning near MLK Drive and Locust Street in Milwaukee following a police chase that started in Glendale.
"The car actually hit, boom, and flew in the air and then came down. I thought it was over," said Clifton Boyd, who was nearly hit by the stolen SUV.
The crash happened around 6:15 a.m. Friday.Police said three kids on the bus, and the driver, will be OK.
Glendale police tweeted that six male teens were arrested at the scene.
"These kids nowadays, they have no regard for human life," witness Jerry Mixon said.
Town of Brookfield police confirmed that the Acura SUV had been stolen Thursday from the Acura dealership on Bluemound Road.
The chase started at John Amato Nissan on near Port Washington Road and Henry Clay Street in Glendale
Officers said the teens may have been trying to steal more cars when officers spotted their stolen vehicle and started the chase.
Ok, it’s not the Mega Millions or Power Ball but, Beatrice is a gas station attendant in North Carolina and for some “Magic Mike” Fans she may be the luckiest woman alive.
Actor Channing Tatum , went live on Facebook and had 6 minute dance session with Sunoco employee. “nothing better than a little dance party thank you Beatrice” said Tatum.
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MEXICO CITY (AP) " Small groups of protesters are blockading some roads and gasoline stations in Mexico to protest a government price deregulation that sent that sent the price of fuel up by as much as 20 percent over the weekend.
A group of protesters blockaded a privately owned gasoline station on Mexico City's main boulevard on Monday, shouting "the people, united, will never be defeated!"
On a busy highway leading into the capital, another group blocked traffic and held up a banner reading "Enough already!"
The Mexican government said the deregulation had long been planned, but unfortunately coincided with rising world oil prices.
Gasoline supplies have begun stabilizing after some stations were left dry due to what officials described as increased pipeline thefts, panic buying, increased holiday demand and unforeseen shipping delays.
NEWARK, Del. Feb 14 The Federal Reserve should consider selling bonds when it decides to reduce its $4.5 trillion balance sheet, a hawkish Fed official said on Tuesday, adding he would like the U.S. central bank to begin the process this year.
"I'd like to see it this year," Richmond Fed President Jeffrey Lacker, who retires from the Fed in September, said at a University of Delaware gathering of local business and finance members. "We ought to give thought to asset sales."
The Fed's stated plan is to let the bonds naturally mature or run off, when the time comes to reduce the portfolio.
(Reporting by Jonathan Spicer; Editing by Meredith Mazzilli)
Employing the “Mel Gibson” defense for racist outburst has so far, had little efficacy
(scene from Ambien social media team office)
“Dum-te-dum, not much going on with the feeds right now, a couple of people hating on the corporate butterfly logo, no big …
WHAT THE FUCK!!
Um … that’s now how this works …
NEXT: call to Chief of Marketing
“Um sir, we seem to have a problem on Twitter. It’s Roseanne…”
WHAT THE FUCK!
I’m not defending this, but I’m defending this and next Imma gonna attack anyone decent…
So, after saying that she didn’t want to be defended, she started ReTweeting all the dimwits, fucktards and scumbags jumping to her defense …
Lovely people, all of you.
Meanwhile, I’m guessing that over at Sanofil, the entire C-suite is busily alternating between shitting their pants, and hiding under their desks. Finally, someone picked up the phone and called the crisis comms agency, who restored order
… but not before the internet gave us this:
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A BROKEN down car is blocking a lane at traffic lights next to the Marriott Hotel, in Cosham.
Drivers coming off the M27 and the northbound carriageway of M275 face delays as one lane heading towards Hilsea remains closed.
Police are at the scene.
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ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) – A man arrested when he and a teenager were found in Mexico almost two weeks after he checked her out of her Pennsylvania school has waived extradition to Pennsylvania.
An official with the state attorney’s office in Miami said 45-year-old Kevin Esterly appeared in a Dade County courtroom Monday and agreed to be extradited sometime in the next two weeks.
He faces a felony charge of interference with the custody of a child after authorities said he signed 16-year-old Amy Yu out of school and the two went to Mexico.
Federal agents and Mexican authorities found the two in Playa del Carmen on Saturday and they were flown to Miami. The girl arrived Sunday in Philadelphia and was taken home to Allentown, 60 miles (97 kilometers) northwest of the city.
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EMERGENCY services have surround a Bundaberg street after a woman was found in a drain.
Queensland Ambulance Service spokesman Martin Kelly said council workers found the 60 year old this morning.
"She is not well and at this stage it is suspicious,” he said.
"She is in a serious condition.”
Police, ambulance and fire services remain at the location near the Melbourne Hotel.
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Lets put an end to bullying!
Keaton Jones' story went viral on Friday after his mom Kimberly Jones posted a video of her son detailing his experiences being bullied at school. His story captured the hearts of celebs everywhere, and many are reaching out to show their support.
A few stars have opened up and shared their own stories of bullying in hopes of lifting Keaton's spirits and send a bit of encouragement. What major A-lister even invited him to a movie premiere in L.A.?
SEATTLE (The Borowitz Report)—Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, announced on Tuesday that when the purported “pee tape” becomes available it will be offered free to all Amazon Prime members.
Speaking to reporters in Seattle, Bezos said that the pee-tape offer was “consistent with Amazon’s mandate to offer the highest-quality content to our customers.”
Bezos acknowledged that the tape had not surfaced yet, but said that Amazon was “working around the clock to make that happen.”
Bezos’s offer drew a mixed response from Prime members, with some begging Amazon not to offer the pee tape to them.
Over all, though, interest in the tape was robust, as pre-orders for the item quickly made it the highest-ranking product on the entire Amazon site.
According to its product page, customers who bought the pee tape also bought “A Higher Loyalty” by James Comey.
VALOR – Monday, December 11, 2017 at 9pm on CW50 – MISSION IMPOSSIBLE – The Shadow Raiders are sent out on a mission which, if successful, could mean a dire outcome for Nora (Christina Ochoa) and Gallo (Matt Barr). Meanwhile, Jimmy (W Tre Davis) makes a choice that could result in big consequences for both he and Jess (Corbin Reid). Charlie Barnett, Nigel Thatch, and Melissa Roxburgh also star. Kyle Jarrow wrote the episode, directed by Geary McLeod (#109). Original airdate 12/11/2017.
April 30 Shares of Florida utility NextEra Energy Inc could return 20 percent over the next year, including a 2.9 percent dividend, Barron's wrote over the weekend.
The business and investing publication said NextEra had a balanced portfolio of stable and growing businesses, a strong balance sheet and better potential than many peers to increase revenue, earnings and dividends.
Texas regulators recently nixed NextEra's proposed $18 billion purchase of Energy Future Holdings Corp. However, Barron's said NextEra would be well-positioned even if it cannot get the ruling reversed.
NextEra shares closed at $133.56 on Friday. (Reporting by Dan Freed in New York; Editing by Lisa Von Ahn)
A local high school cheerleader got the opportunity of a lifetime Sunday morning, when she performed in London's New Year's Day Parade. Averie Ness, of Stoughton, was one of four cheerleaders from Wisconsin chosen to be in the parade by the UCA Varsity Cheerleading Association.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Air Lease Corp
* Air Lease Corporation announces lease placement of additional new Boeing 787 Dreamliner with Aeromexico
* Long term lease agreement with Aeromexico for one additional new Boeing 787-9 aircraft with General Electric engines​
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The Phillies have been shopping Rupp to other teams during spring training, two sources informed Matt Gelb of The Athletic Philadelphia.
After serving as the Phillies' Opening Day catcher in 2017, Rupp fell to third on the organizational depth chart at the position before the end of the season following the graduations of Jorge Alfaro and Andrew Knapp to the big leagues. In addition to the added competition behind the plate, Rupp saw his offensive performance dip last season, hitting just .217 while striking out in a career-high 34.4 percent of his plate appearances. Rupp isn't a special defender either, so it's unlikely he would get the opportunity to compete for a No. 1 role if he lands with a new club before the start of the season.
Turkey says Gulf Arab rift damages Muslim world as minsters visit Qatar
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July 4 (Reuters) - The world’s biggest catering firm, Compass Group Plc, said on Wednesday Finance Director Johnny Thomson is set to leave the company by the end of the year.
Thomson’s departure is the second key executive change at Compass this year. The company previously advanced the date Dominic Blakemore would start as chief executive officer following long-time CEO Richard Cousins’ death in a seaplane crash on New Year’s eve.
Thomson joined the company in 2009 as finance director for its Brazilian business and took over the current role in September 2015.
Jefferies analysts said Thomson was one of two internal candidates considered for the CEO role last year.
“He is young enough (46) to seek a CEO position elsewhere,” Jefferies analysts wrote in a note.
Compass, a constituent of the FTSE 100, said search for a new finance director will start immediately.
Justin Kluivert says he would be happy to stay at Ajax, just weeks after criticising the club's handling of his future.
The 19-year-old appeared destined to leave the Eredivisie giants when he accused them of trying to force him to sign a new contract so that he would command a greater transfer fee.
The forward, the son of legendary striker Patrick Kluivert, has been linked with a host of top European clubs including Barcelona, Manchester United and Tottenham.
However, Kluivert appears to have had something of a change of heart, saying he could still decide to commit his future to Ajax.
"There are exciting moments coming for me. Let's see what they're going to be," he told Fox Sports.
"In the end, it's my decision. I'm not a hundred per cent convinced yet. I have to think things through. To stay at Ajax is definitely an option. It certainly is."
Kluivert scored 10 goals in 30 league appearances for Ajax in 2017-18.
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FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) - New York Jets running back Matt Forte and defensive lineman Kony Ealy will miss Sunday’s game against the Cleveland Browns because of injuries.
Forte will be sidelined for the second straight game while recovering from turf toe. Bilal Powell is expected to get the start a week after he rushed for a career-high 163 yards against Jacksonville.
Ealy has a shoulder injury and is coming off a big game in which he had an interception and four passes defensed.
Coach Todd Bowles on Friday also ruled out cornerback Darryl Roberts (hamstring) and linebacker Josh Martin (ankle). Defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson (shoulder) and cornerback Juston Burris (foot) are questionable.
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MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WBTW) – The Trio Dinner is once again bringing together local chefs and culinary students for a night to show off some impressive food offerings. Chef Danny Smith joined News13 Now at 9 a.m. to talk about the event. The dinner is in Myrtle Beach on Monday, April 24, 2017 at 6:30 p.m.
13 executive chefs from local restaurants each mentor a local college student and a local high school student to prepare a featured menu for the dinner. The college students are in the culinary arts program at Horry Georgetown Technical College. The high school students who participate attend Horry County’s Academy for Technology and Academics magnet school.
The 13 trios present their food during the Trio Dinner, and judges also choose their favorites trio’s creations.
For more details about the Trio Dinner, including a preview of the menu and how to get tickets, go to the event’s website at www.triodinner.org.
105,000 new workplaces were created in Kazakhstan in 2016 within the framework of the Nurly Zhol program, Minister of National Economy Timur Suleimenov claimed.
“KZT 739 billion, including KZT 472.8 billion of target-oriented transfers and KZT 266.2 billion of bonded loans of national holdings, was earmarked for the program in 2016. It should be noted that the money allotted from the National Fund provided for a 1%-growth of gross domestic product and creation of 105,000 new jobs,” Minister Suleimenov said at the session of the Government on Tuesday.
In his words, the target-oriented transfers were used almost in full (99%).
According to the Minister, KZT 151.3 billion earmarked for the development of transport-logistics and industrial infrastructure last year was fully used. 611 kilometers of roads were commissioned. The National Fund will allot KZT 143.5 billion to this end this year.
The article was originally published by Kazinform
Asia-Pacific stocks were lower as investors took profits, after a muted reaction in U.S. markets to the Federal Reserve’s rate rise and plan to start shrinking its balance sheet.
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Commissioner Shannon Whitfield announced the appointment of Blake Hodge as Walker County's new Fire Chief and Emergency Management director.
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If you’re old enough, you might remember Schoolhouse Rock, a series of musical films that helped kids learn.
Emmanuel Smith is “Mr. E in the D,” and he’s updating that concept by using hip-hop to teach kids math.
Take a listen: This one teaches kids to count by fives:
Listen below to hear Emmanuel Smith, dean of culture at the charter school University Prep Ellen Thompson Elementary, explain how this music hooks kids on multiplication tables, and why adults love his music too.
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According to the Customs Control Committee at the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan, in July-April of 2016/17 MY the shipments of Kazakh flour to China totaled 10.1 thsd tonnes, an increase of 145% compared with the same period last season, and up 12 times compared with July-April of 2014/15 MY. At the same time, such growth figures moved China to the 5th position in the rating of countries-importers of Kazakh flour during the first 10 months of the current season.
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Broome is the first county in New York State to centralize after hour arraignments.
Broome County Executive, Jason Garnar announced the streamlined arraignment process on Friday. The program began on Monday, October 2. The county already had 14 arraignments this week.
The Broome County Jail is now the primary location of arraignments from 7:00 p.m. through 7:00 a.m., and 24 hours on weekends.
“It’s working, it’s more efficient, people don’t have to go out to wherever in the middle of the night, they come here. The room is equipped. Broome County is the first to in the state to come up with this, and that is a really big deal," said The Supreme Court Justice, Hon. Molly R. Fitzgerald.
Officials said it cuts down on required staffing, and puts police back on the road.
The resolution to begin this program was passed during an August Legislative Session, by the Broome County Legislature.
A Malian army spokesman says armed men have attacked an army camp in the country’s north, killing at least four soldiers and wounding another.
Lt. Col. Diarran Kone on Tuesday would not give more details about the attack in Gourma-Rharous, about 160 kilometers (99 miles) south of Timbuktu.
A local official said the assailants destroyed about six armed vehicles but left after failing to take control of the camp. He spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not permitted to speak to reporters.
The town of Gourma-Rharous has been targeted regularly by Islamic extremists in the region. No one has yet claimed responsibility for this attack.
Mali’s north was occupied by al-Qaida-linked jihadists in 2012, and despite being pushed out in 2013 such attacks continue.
Michigan State Police officials say they are changing the criteria for issuing Amber Alerts. Effective now, the emergency response system that disseminates information about missing children will only be used for child abductions. All Amber Alerts will receive a Wireless Emergency Alert, which pushes the notifications to mobile devices and interrupts broadcasts. Amber Alerts had been authorized for missing children with severe mental or physical disabilities who wandered away and could not care for themselves. Cases that don’t meet the new standards will be eligible for what’s called an Endangered Missing Advisory. Those notifications are sent to area broadcast and print media but not as wireless alerts. Officials say the changes help ensure that credible, useful information gets out to the public in the most critical cases.
Authorities say suspects in the 1999 shooting deaths of an Oklahoma couple and the abduction of their 16-year-old daughter and her friend “bragged” about photographing the girls while they were bound.
Sixty-six-year-old Ronnie Dean Busick was charged Monday with four counts of first-degree murder in the killing of Danny and Kathy Freeman of Craig County, and the disappearance of teenagers Lauria Bible and Ashley Freeman.
Oklahoma officials say two other suspects have died.
According to an affidavit, unnamed witnesses interviewed by investigators said the suspects abducted the girls, and that they had seen photos of them. Authorities believe the teenagers were eventually killed and might be buried in a pit in northeastern Oklahoma.
Lauria Bible’s mother, Lorene Bible, says she believes “somebody knows where these girls are.”
MIGRATING birds closed a runway at Panama’s Tocumen International Airport for over an hour on Monday, August 14. Copa Airlines was forced to divert 25 flights during the closure from 9.50 a.m. to 11.10 a.m.
The flights were affected on the South-West runway, used by Copa.
Of the 25 flights, 21 were diverted to Panama-Pacific airport, three went to Barranquilla, and one to David airport, Chiriquí.
Operations were normalized in the afternoon, however, the entire flight schedule was delayed,
Earlier, the director of the Civil Aeronautical Authority, Alfredo Fonseca Mora, reported that there was an incident in which a bird hit an incoming aeroplane from an unamed airline, but did not cause damage and the plane landed safely.
KDLT Souper Bowl Gathers Soup Donations For Feeding South Dakota
Sioux Falls, S.D. – The Philadelphia Eagles and the New England Patriots were pitted against each other in a different kind of “Souper Bowl” this weekend.
KDLT partnered with Hy-Vee in January to host the KDLT souper-bowl.
Customers were encouraged to donate soup in support the Eagles or Patriots barrels, depending on who they think is going to win the Super Bowl tomorrow.
All of the donations go to Feeding South Dakota, a hunger relief organization to eliminate hunger in South Dakota.
Donators say it’s a great way to give back to the less fortunate.
“When you’re given so much and you don’t have to worry about where your next meal is coming from or how you’re going to make ends meet, and you’re fortunate enough not to have to worry about that, it’s always nice to give back to somebody else,” says Donator Lisa Te Slaa.
Find out tomorrow night after the big game to see which team got the most donations.
U.S. customs officials released a photo Monday of a mock improvised explosive device that led to delays at Toronto's Pearson International Airport when it was found in a passenger's luggage this month. U.S. Customs and Border Protection tweeted the photo and praised the officers who spotted the device on April 6. The photo shows electronic components apparently wired to a circuit board with a timer display and coils of wire snaking to bound-together cardboard tubes.
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It's that time of year again — the annual White House Easter Egg Roll, where the most important people in the country don their rabbit ears and sit down to read It's Not Easy Being a Bunny (or whatever his or her preferred choice of leporine literature may be).
This year, naturally, things looked a little different:
White House Easter Bunny of yesteryear Sean Spicer picked How To Catch the Easter Bunny as his book of choice:
Meanwhile, President Trump wasted a perfectly good coloring sheet to sign this autograph:
White House counselor Kellyanne Conway walked down the turf carpet with her young 'uns in tow:
First lady Melania Trump read Party Animals (but notably not this version or this version of Party Animals):
Trump was swarmed by many adorable children and managed to ruin only one's day:
The State Comptroller is investigating allegations that officers in the police's Lahav 433 unit were promoted even though they did not meet the threshold conditions, Haaretz reported on Tuesday evening.
The investigation was opened following a complaint submitted to the police comptroller over a series of appointments in Lahav 433 and has since expanded to other police units.
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Jozy Altidore took a pass from Christian Pulisic and buried it past Panamanian goalkeeper Jaime Penedo, giving the United States a 2-0 lead over Panama in the 19th minute of their World Cup qualifier. Check out the goal!
Counting of votes for the by-polls to the Chengannur Assembly seat in Kerala was underway on Thursday with CPI-M candidate Saji Cherian taking an early lead with over 1,500 ballots.
Election experts predicted that the signs were positive for Cherian as compared to the 2016 Assembly polls when the Communist Party of India-Marxist candidate had a lead of only 400 votes.
"The signs are good and victory is becoming clear because I have led in all the 14 booths which include strongholds of the Congress-led UDF," said Cherian.
Congress candidate D. Vijayakumar is the second position followed by the BJP's P.S.Sreedharan Pillai. The by-polls for the Chengannur Assembly seat was necessitated following the death of CPI-M legislator K.K. Ramachandran Nair in January. Voting for the seat took place on Monday.
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For a limited time, Verizon’s offering up $50 prepaid Mastercards as a rebate when you spend $200 on select mobile accessories. You can find all of the accessories here, though the promotion is only eligible for accessories with the “Spend $200 get $50 back” banner.
Note: After you place your order, you’ll have to go to this page, enter promo code GET50, and submit your order details to get the rebate.
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With temperatures starting to slide, Koats for Kids is putting out a call for help.
The United Way's annual coat drive launched in Winnipeg on Thursday and organizers say there's a shortage of jackets for kids who need to stay warm.
"Our inventory is low. There is a huge need, right now, for kids' winter gear," said Donna Albak, Koats for Kids program manager.
Just the other day, a Somalian family with 10 children — new to Winnipeg — came needing winter attire, said Heather Block, who oversees the campaign.
"They were cold and at 14 degrees they were looking for something warm," she said.
Block said the campaign gives out about 6,000 coats and 34,000 pieces of outerwear every year. While there are some donated coats left over from last year, the inventory isn't enough to fill orders.
The United Way is asking for gently used coats and the size that's most needed is a boy's eight, said Block.
Information about how to donate or to get a coat can be found online at www.koatsforkids.ca
A 27-year-old Round Lake Beach man died after being struck by a Metra train late Monday night, authorities said.
The man was pronounced dead shortly after midnight, according to Lake County Coroner Howard Cooper.
The Milwaukee District North line train was scheduled to arrive at Fox Lake at 11:19 p.m. and "stopped just short of that near the station," said Tom Miller, a spokesman for Metra.
The engineer said the man walked on the tracks toward the train, Miller said.
The incident is still under investigation, both Miller and Cooper said.
"We're still investigating, waiting for all toxicology to come back and they're still investigating," Howard said.
The outbound train was stopped and there were delays Monday night of up to two hours.
Erin Gallagher is a freelance reporter for the Lake County News-Sun.
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, his head covered by a towel, laughs with teammates during a game Feb. 26. On Friday he will meet with a Union County boy who has a rare, serious disorder. Kathy Willens AP
The Jeep logo is seen on the wheel of a Jeep Grand Cherokee on the showroom at the Massey-Yardley Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram automobile dealership in Plantation, Florida October 8, 2013. REUTERS/Joe Skipper/File Photo
Russian standards agency Rosstandart said on Tuesday that FCA Rus, a Russian unit of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, had informed it of a recall of 1,159 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Liberty automobiles due to possible technical problems.
Cars sold between May 2003 and April 2005 might be subject to the recall, the agency said.
(Reporting by Polina Devitt; Writing by Kevin O'Flynn; Editing by Andrew Osborn)
LAHORE, Apr 17 (APP): Showing all round skills and superior technique,
Punjab’s kick boxers led their side to the title of the 10th National
kick boxing there on Monday.
Punjab accumulated 45 points to remain all times kings of the
two day premier activity, out shining their respective opponents
with a rousing display of prowess and aggressive punching and
kicking.
Khyber Pakthoon Khawa occupied the second place having
won 35 points and Azad Kashmir secured the third place 25 points.
Punjab gained another distinction when their ace player
Muhammad Umer was declared the best kick boxer of the meet
in a competition of ten teams.
After the finals, Chief Guests, Shaikh Rohail Asghar MNA
who is also the Chairman of Punjab Olympic Association and
Amjad Ali, Chief Operating officer, Masters Molty Foam,
the sponsors of the event, distributed the prizes and
trophies among the winners.
Ireland snatch a dramatic late win over France in the 2018 Six Nations after an incredible long-range drop goal by fly-half Johnny Sexton.
MATCH REPORT: Six Nations - France 13-15 Ireland
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Stack these Jets at home against Vancouver. This line has produced 17 goals this season, tied for 5th in the NHL.
× State police on the lookout for 2 men who escaped from Waterbury halfway house
WATERBURY — The Connecticut State Police are seeking looking for 2 men who escaped a Waterbury halfway house.
Zachary Foster, 22, is described as a black man, approximately 5’5”, 130 lbs. with brown eyes and black hair. Foster is wanted on an outstanding arrest warrant for first-degree escape after leaving a halfway house in Waterbury sometime in September.
They are also looking for James Shea, 47, described as a white man, approximately 5’9”, 250 lbs. with blue eyes and brown hair. Shea is wanted on several outstanding arrest warrants for larceny, failure to appear in court, and escape after leaving a halfway house in Waterbury sometime in April.
Anyone who thinks they may have any information about these men, or thinks they may know their whereabouts is asked to call police at 203-267-2200 or text TIP711 with any information to 274637. All calls and texts will be kept confidential
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Another hot and very humid one on the way for this Independence day. Temperatures will quickly rise through the 80s to around 94 degrees for the high temperature this afternoon… dew point temperatures will remain in the mid 70s most of the afternoon. The high humidity will yield dangerous heat index values between 103-107 degrees today. With so many outdoors for cook out s and celebration of the 4th. Its important that we realize all of the heat dangers present today. A Heat Advisory is out for all of West Tennessee until 10:00 PM.
Tonight; As you celebrate and watch fire works there may be a few thunderstorms around, especially south of I-40. Otherwise it will remain oppressive even after sunset as temperatures slowly fall through the 80s and it remains extremely muggy.
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When he leads the U.S. basketball team into the Under-19 World Cup for men, they will travel to Egypt, home to enough violence lately that the Americans questioned whether it was safe enough to even go defend their title. Calipari spoke to parents seeking answers he didn't even have for himself, but he knew where he could get them.
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The real message to North Korea’s leaders is that if they don’t like the tough message they are hearing from Defense Secretary Jim Mattis they need to start listening more closely to America’s top diplomat, Rex Tillerson, Gerald F. Seib writes.
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Russia exported over 22 mln tonnes of grains – Ministry of Agriculture
Since the beginning of 2017/18 MY, and as of December 6, the export volumes of grains from Russia totaled 22.785 mln tonnes, an increase of 28.4% compared with the same period last season (17.746 mln tonnes), declared the Ministry of Agriculture of the Russian Federation, referring to operative data of the Federal Customs Service.
In particular, the export volumes of wheat reached 17.63 mln tonnes from the general export volumes (up 26.7%), barley – 3.152 mln tonnes (up 1.8 times), and corn – 1.85 mln tonnes (down 5.2%).
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INDIANAPOLIS – The Indianapolis City-County Council voted to increase minimum wage for city and Marion County employees Monday night.
The 22-2 vote allowed minimum wage to be set at $13 per hour and was sponsored by councilors Maggie Lewis, Zach Adamson, Vop Osili and Leroy Robinson.
The new wage will affect 365 employees and will cost the city about $450,000 across all agencies.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) – A Los Angeles County Superior Court jury has convicted a San Joaquin Valley man of killing a UCLA student from Texas whose body was discovered after a fire in her Westwood apartment. Alberto Hinojosa Medina of Fresno was convicted Tuesday of first-degree murder, and the jury also found a special-circumstance allegation of murder during a burglary to be true. The 24-year-old defendant was also convicted of arson, two counts of first-degree burglary and animal cruelty. Prosecutors say Medina burglarized an apartment on Sept. 21, 2015, went into a second apartment and fatally stabbed 21-year-old Andrea DelVesco, then set her apartment on fire. DelVesco was a fourth-year student from Austin, Texas. Medina will be sentenced July 20. Another defendant previously pleaded guilty to burglary and being an accessory after the fact.
LAHORE - Peoples’ Party former MPA from Attock Sardar Sarfraz Khan accompanied by Sardar Shahnawaz Khan and Malik Jamshed Altaf called on PML-Q President Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain at his residence here yesterday and announced to join the party along with other colleagues.
Former District Nazim Attock Major (R) Tahir Sadiq, Senator Kamil Ali Agha, MNA Tariq Bashir Cheema, Syed Dilawar Abbas and Ajmal Khan Wazir were also present on the occasion.
Welcoming Sardar Sarfraz into the party fold, Ch Shujaat expressed gratitude and said his family relations with Sarfraz Khan were two generations old. “Now we will work together for the welfare of the constituency,” Shujaat said.
He said that PML-Q’s popularity was increasing with every passing day as people were joining the party in pretty large number. He said PML-Q will play its full role in the next general elections.
Sardar Sarfraz said Shujaat was a seasoned politician of the country and he will be learning a lot while working with him.
Many thank you’s to Christ Jesus and his Holy Father God, my church, KCBI prayer center, family, friends and school (UNT). For a year I was really feeling so confused, frustrated, and eventually heartbroken. Nearly six months of weeping and praying. Over the last month it all seemed to climax. Then, today I was praying and crying again, I felt better, then got a message from one of our pastors encouraging me with Proverbs 3:5-6 and informed me his prayer for me today. Everything fell into place! I’m not hurt anymore, either.. I ‘m full of hope and joy!!!!!! Many thanks. Wow! Jesus Christ is Awesome! I don’t know why things happen or how all the time but I’m now glad it did. God’s got me, fully in his grip. I have felt so wonderful today. God is amazingly beautiful and the truest friend. Matthew 18:20 For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them. I am so grateful!!!!-chuck ck.999.ck@gmail.com
Crude oil was perky earlier in the session after Donald Trump called the Iran nuclear deal "insane," suggesting he's doing a lot more than leaning towards pulling the U.S. out of that agreement.
Holding a joint press conference with Trump, French President Emmanuel Macron, however, talked about a new deal with Iran which would block nuclear activity until 2025.
The news has helped crude give up those early gains and turn lower by 0.5% on the session. USO -1.15% , with the Energy Select SPDR (NYSEARCA:XLE) down 0.9% , but outperforming the S&P 500's 1.4% decline .
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A Leavenworth woman has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for at least 25 years for raping a 16-month-old girl.
Forty-one-year-old Mahogany J. Payne was sentenced Friday. Leavenworth County prosecutor Toff Thompson says a crime occurred when Payne was babysitting the girl and a 5-year-old girl in January 2016.
Payne was convicted in October of one count of rape. She was acquitted of a second rape charge.
The Leavenworth Times reports Payne was given a life sentence under Jessica’s Law, which calls for harsh sentences for people convicted of sex crimes involving children.
Payne’s attorney, Curtis Holmes, had sought a sentence of probation, but Assistant County Attorney Katie Devlin argued against that, noting that Payne was convicted of child abuse in 1999 in Sedgwick County.
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The UK Electoral Commission has suggested banning internet trolls from being able to vote in elections, according to a report.
“Banning social media trolls from voting could help reduce the amount of abuse faced by politicians, the election watchdog has said,” according to The Guardian. “The Electoral Commission says legislation around elections should be reviewed and new offences could be introduced.”
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The new Jesus and Mo strip, called “trade”, came with a message from the pair:
We’ve done Reiki before, but exorcism is in the news again [JAC: see here], and the irony of exorcists being sceptical about reiki is just too tasty to resist.
If you don’t know what Reiki is, it’s a form of “alternative healing” (aka “quackery”) based on channeling “universal energy” through the palms of the practitioner into the patient (see here). Many millions have been spent by credulous sufferers on this tomfoolery.
I’d urge you to throw a few bucks, at least, to the artist for all the amusement he/she/hir/they provide; the Patreon is here.
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Miss Coon has yet again set up the small town of Scooterville in the gym.
By Jessica Paul
Miss Coon has yet again set up the small town of Scooterville in the gym. Students navigated some new streets on scooters to imitate driving in the real world. This year each of the Scooterville drivers has a Plevna School Driver’s License. They also have paying jobs and must buy the scooter that they wish to drive. Scooterville includes two-lane highways, a four way stop, and other intersections, complete with many stops, yields, one ways, do not enters, and speed limit signs. Scooterville also has a carwash, a church, an art store, a school, a coffee shop, a grocery store, a movie theater, a fire station, a post office, a restaurant, a hospital, a clothing store, houses, and even a jail. The traffic offenders who end up in jail do jumping jacks to pay for their crimes committed on the streets of Scooterville. Everyone enjoys learning to drive in Scooterville!
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This lot of fierce creatures could end up doing bird with Swanzilla.
We told how Albert the swan was flying off the handle in Tiverton, Devon.
He’s not the only hot-head animal. This camel got its teeth into tourist Justine’s head as she tried for a selfie in Australia.
And golfer Isaac Couling, 16, thought his goose was cooked when an air strike sent him flying. Not the birdie he was after.
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NEW YORK (AP)  Hillary Clinton says press rights and free speech are "under open assault" under Donald Trump, and has likened his administration to an authoritarian regime.
The former secretary of state minced no words in a lecture on freedom of speech Sunday night. She says Trump seems to reject the role of a free press in a democracy in "an all-out war on truth, facts and reason."
She says it was no wonder that her former opponent in the 2016 election apparently joked about throwing reporters in jail to make them talk. She was referring to recent revelations from memos by former FBI director James Comey. It was her only reference to Comey.
The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Clinton's remarks.
Governor Asa Hutchinson announced during a news conference on Wednesday on his upcoming trip abroad, that money be allocated to the Fallen Hero Fund.
Hutchinson is asking for $10,000 to be allocated to that fund that helps the family of fallen heroes in Arkansas.
He said $5,000 would go to the family of Lt. Patrick Weatherford to help until additional assistance comes in.
Hutchinson said this is the second time this year he has asked to allocate funds to that account.
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While Los Angeles may not be the originator of the gut-busting behemoth known as the cheesesteak, our great city certainly has some fantastic iterations of Philly's tastiest export. Spanning from the Valley down to the South Bay, there are plenty of places to get your fill of the cheesy sandwich, often with a choice of the traditional toppings of provolone, American, or Cheez Wiz.
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Kick-off to Mardi Gras Galveston
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The 107th Mardi Gras! Galveston is taking over the island from Friday, February 2 though Tuesday, February 13 (Fat Tuesday). In addition to parades, balcony parties, concerts and plenty of beads, this year’s festivities will include a food truck park, serving everything from tacos and sausage on a stick to funnel cakes and teriyaki chicken. Weekend passes start at $24.48 plus fees.
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Dundee residents are being urged to give a temporary home to a guide dog in training.
The Guide Dogs charity is appealing for volunteers to take in a guide dog or puppy as they continue their training to becoming full-time guide dogs.
Those interested are invited to an event at the Guide Dog Training School in Forfar on Tuesday February 21 from 6-7.30pm.
Volunteer coordinator Shonagh Hodgson said: “Boarders and puppy walkers are essential volunteers and without them we simply couldn’t continue providing life-changing partnerships for people with sight loss.
“Boarders look after our guide dogs in training at evenings and weekends, for periods of around two to 16 weeks. Boarders should be able to drop the dog off at our Forfar Training School between 8am and 9am, and collect the dog between 5pm and 6pm.
“Volunteer puppy walkers provide the full-time care and education of a puppy from six weeks of age until they are between 12-14 months old.”
Apple is secretly manufacturing its own screens for the first time. Yahoo Finance's Alexis Christoforous, Ethan Wolff-Mann and Melody Hahm debate whether or not this will be a permanent change.
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In today’s London Daybreak podcast, we cover the biggest stories that happened overnight. The White House plans to impose tariffs worth up to $60 billion on Chinese goods as early as this week, people familiar said. Facebook plunged as U.S. and U.K. officials demanded answers from CEO Mark Zuckerberg over reports Cambridge Analytica got information on millions of users without their consent. Saudi Arabia is scaling back plans for its Aramco IPO, the WSJ reported. Juliette Saly hosts; Ramy Inocencio discusses Facebook with Sarah Frier; Christine Harvey talks about Mohammed Bin Salman’s U.S. trip with Alaa Shahine.
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Deputies checked on a woman on Salem-Grange Road, Salem, at the request of an anonymous caller at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday. It appeared no one was living there.
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Police are appealing for witnesses following a burglary at the BP Snax 24 service station in Spring Road, Ipswich.
Suffolk Police were called at around 1.15am on Friday 10 February, by a member of the public reporting a burglary in progress at the shop on the forecourt.
Officers said they arrived within five minutes and discovered that the thieves had forced entry to the building by smashing a glass door and then stealing a quantity of cigarettes before leaving on foot.
The suspects are described as two men who were both wearing black, hooded, padded knee-length jackets with hoods up. One of men was wearing black trainers with a white horizontal strip around the sole and was carrying a large dark coloured bag.
Witnesses or anybody who has any information related to the incident are asked to call police on 101 reference 16890/17. Alternatively contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or through their anonymous online form at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
Story highlights Federer beaten in second round
Swiss had only lost once in 2017
The 35-year-old was returning from eight-week break
(CNN) It was not a happy return to tennis for Roger Federer in Germany.
In his first competitive match following an eight-week break, the 18-time grand slam champion was beaten by world No. 302 Tommy Haas at the Stuttgart Open.
Federer, who prior to this match had lost only once in 2017, squandered match point as he went on to lose 2-6 7-6 (10-8) 6-4 in the second round to the former world No.2.
It's the first time the 35-year-old Federer has been defeated in his opening match at a grass-court tournament since Wimbledon 2002, when he lost to Mario Ancic.
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Britt (knee/groin) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Jets.
It's not clear if Britt was able to get in any work at Friday's practice, but his "doubtful" designation suggests he was sidelined for the third day in a row, and also that he will not play in Week 5. With Britt likely out, Rashard Higgins and Ricardo Louis are on track to be the Browns' top receiver this week.
LEONARDTOWN, Md. (KRQE) – New details this morning into the investigation of a deadly army helicopter crash in Maryland.
Investigators say one crew member died.
Two others are injured and one is in critical condition.
Investigators are still looking into the cause of the crash.
Witnesses say the helicopter looked like it stalled out, before hitting some trees on its way down.
The helicopter and its crew were based out of Virginia.
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The In-Patient Unit at St John’s Hospice in Lancaster will receive new furniture thanks to Morecambe Men’s Club.
A grant of more than £400 has been approved by the club to buy a dining table and chairs for the unit at the Slyne Road hospice.
In the past the club have funded a new greenhouse, fruit cages and edging for the paths in the fruit and vegetable garden. All of which has helped volunteer gardeners to produce more and better quality fruit, vegetables and salad which is used to provide fresh meals for patients.
“We are so grateful for the support of the Morecambe Men’s Club,” said Helen Soutar, of the hospice.
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A Rains County woman has announced she will seek the Democrat nomination for the 4th District seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. Catherine Krantz, a small business owner, will be looking to unseat two-term Republican incumbent, John Ratcliff of Rockwall. The 4th Congressional District includes part of the Metroplex and most of Northeast Texas.
Goa Traffic Police have sought the help of alert citizens to tackle traffic violation by public transport buses. The department has announced a Whatsapp No. 7875756110 for reporting such issues.
Issues such as buses making unauthorized stops to embark and disembark passengers, thereby causing unwanted traffic congestion can be reported. “People can report the violation through Whatsapp or Goa Traffic Police Facebook Page or through e-mail: sptrafficgoa@gmail.com along with details like photograph or video clip, date, time, place of violation, so as to enable Traffic Police to initiate strict action against such erring buses,” stated a release by the department.
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Cut Chemist has announced Die Cut, his first full-length since 2006’s The Audience’s Listening. It’s the producer’s sophomore album. Below, check out the video for a new song, “Work My Mind,” which features Chali 2na and Hymnal. Elsewhere on the former Jurassic 5 member’s latest record are Deantoni Parks, Biz Markie, tUnE-yArDs, actor Erika Christensen, and more.
BRUSSELS (AP) — Official figures show that industrial output across the 19 countries that make up the eurozone fell in June, a development that will likely reinforce concerns about the export-sapping impact of the rising euro.
Eurostat said Monday that output declined by 0.6 percent during the month, giving up half the previous month’s gain.
The fall, the first since February, was in line with predictions in financial markets, with many economists warning about the implications of the euro’s 10 percent rise against the dollar this year on the back of strong eurozone economic data and uncertainty over the economic program of U.S. President Donald Trump.
Despite the June fall, industrial production was still a healthy 2.6 percent higher compared with a year earlier, though down on May’s 3.9 percent annual rate.
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A man has been charged with biting off part of a woman’s finger in a Plymouth street.
Jamie Griffiths, aged 23, appeared at Plymouth Crown Court accused of severing her finger above the top joint.
He allegedly attacked the woman in Stonehouse on January 21.
Griffiths, of King Street, Stonehouse, denied assaulting the woman with intent to do grievous bodily harm.
He also pleaded not guilty to assaulting the woman’s husband causing actual bodily harm during the same incident.
Judge Paul Darlow set down a trial to start on May 17 and released Griffiths on bail.
Chittester stands alone onstage with an arsenal of acoustic guitars. Her solo show is brought to life with multipart playing, mimicking a full band on a solo acoustic guitar. Shannon’s more than 30-year career has taken him from his hometown of Akron to Los Angeles and back again. G.A.R. Hall, 1785 Main St., Peninsula. 8 p.m. $12-$15. peninsulahistory.org
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The crane collapse outside Fort Lauderdale taking out power lines and slamming to the rueful home. The crane operator and one resident treated people injured they are expected to be okay.
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GARDEN CITY, Kan. (AP) – Authorities say a 29-year-old suspect has died after being shot by an officer following an officer-involved shooting in southwest Kansas.
Garden City officials say in a news release that deputies were called Thursday to a rural area and a deputy encountered a person armed with a knife.
Police say the suspect was wanted by Garden City police and the sheriff’s office asked Garden City officers to transport the suspect on those charges.
Undersheriff John Andrews says the suspect became aggressive during a standoff with law enforcement. When he advanced toward officers in a threatening manner, officers shot the man.
The suspect’s name was not released.
The KBI is investigating the incident. Garden City police and the Finney County Sheriff’s Office are also conducting internal investigations.
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Cinéma Beaubien, an art-house theatre in Rosemont-La-Petite-Patrie that celebrated 80 years in existence last year, has been granted $100,000 by the city of Montreal to continue its mandate of showing Québécois and international films.
The grant falls under the cultural development agreement partnership between the city of Montreal and Quebec’s ministry of culture and communications.
“Over the last few years, Cinéma Beaubien has contributed to the reinvigoration of Beaubien St. as well as the cultural development of the neighbourhood, where it has become a centre of activities enjoyed by citizens and in particular for young families,” said Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante in a statement.
Police: 3 in custody after Mag Mile purse theft, crash
Three people were arrested Friday morning after a Magnificent Mile shoplifting suspect got into a vehicle that drove off and crashed a short time later on the Near North Side.
Officers on patrol about 11:45 a.m. saw a male running out of a retail store in the 900 block of North Michigan carrying multiple purses, according to Chicago Police. He then got into a vehicle that had two other people inside, and the vehicle drove away.
The officers followed the vehicle, which eventually crashed into multiple other vehicles and came to a stop at another location, police said. Three males got out of the vehicle and tried to run away, but were taken into custody.
Merchandise stolen from the store was recovered and charges against the suspects were pending Friday afternoon, police said.
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Attorney General Jeff Sessions is sworn-in on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, June 13, 2017, prior to testifying before the Senate Intelligence Committee hearing about his role in the firing of James Comey, his Russian contacts during the campaign and his decision to recuse from an investigation into possible ties between Moscow and associates of President Donald Trump. J. Scott Applewhite AP Photo
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Authorities have arrested a suspect in the stabbing death of a 75-year-old retiree more than three decades ago in Southern California.
Police in Escondido say technology led to new analysis of fingerprints from the apartment where Richard Finney was stabbed 31 times in 1986.
The San Diego Union-Tribune reported Monday that Nathan Eugene Mathis faces a charge of murder and an allegation that he used a knife in the attack. The 62-year-old retired security guard pleaded not guilty last week.
Investigators haven't named a possible motive or said whether the defendant and the victim knew each other.
Gina Turi Curry, Finney's granddaughter, tells the newspaper she burst into tears when police informed her of the arrest.
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Super welterweight world champion Erislandy “The American Dream” Lara (23-2-2, 13 KOs) will take on former world champion Yuri Foreman (34-2, 10 KOs) in the first world title fight of 2017. The bout will take place at the Hialeah Park Racing and Casino in Miami, Florida, and be televised on SPIKE.
“On fight night, I’m making another statement and going for the knockout,” said Lara. “After this fight, it’s time to unify the division, then move up to win the middleweight titles!”
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Real Madrid will not be pursuing a summer deal for Borussia Dortmund star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang . The European champions are unlikely to match the player's hefty asking price.
Recent speculation suggested Los Blancos could revive their interest in the Gabon international after their transfer ban was reduced by six months by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
However, according to Calciomercato, Real have been put off by BvB's £68m valuation for the 27-year-old, and they will look at options elsewhere in the summer.
Aubameyang, who was previously a transfer target for Manchester City and Arsenal, has made a promise to his grandfather that he would don the famous white shirt at a particular stage of his career.
The striker has netted 16 times in the Bundesliga at a ratio of more than a goal a game this season.
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With the determined to move the against Chairman M rejecting the against Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra, Trinamool chief Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday criticised impeachment bid as “wrong” and said she had cautioned Sonia Gandhi and against the move. Finance Minister said it would be “suicidal” for the to challenge the decision by the chairman, who defended his stand saying it was “timely and not hasty” as proper due diligence was done. The was signed by seven parties, but the Trinamool members had not. “We will move the against the rejection of our notice, but it will take some time,” said.
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Mariel Fuhrman holds a kite for her daughter, Emma, 6, to help her fly it at Green Hill Park on Saturday during the 19th Annual Blue Ridge Kite Festival.
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April 28 Pinnacle Investment Management Group Ltd
* FUM in pinnacle's affiliated investment managers were $25.0 billion as at 31 march 2017, up $1.7 billion or 7.3% from $23.3 billion as at 31 december 2016.
* NPAT and EPS guidance for fy2017 increased
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BOISE, Idaho — Rosalie Sorrels, a Grammy-nominated folk singer and native of Idaho who recorded more than 20 albums and performed at top folk festivals around the country, has died. She was 83.
She died on Sunday in Reno, Nevada, at the home of her daughter, Holly Marizu.
Marizu told The Associated Press on Wednesday that her mother had been diagnosed with colon cancer in 2016 and also suffered from dementia, but a cause of death hadn't been determined.
Sorrels started travelling to performances with her five children after her marriage broke up in 1996. She received Grammy nominations for two of her albums.
In the 1980s she moved to a cabin near Idaho City about 60 miles (96 kilometres ) northeast of Boise.
Severe weather will be possible statewide today. The areas in orange will have an enhanced risk, which means numerous severe storms are possible.
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On Sunday evening, the short-handed Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves by a score of 95-89. While the victory is certainly what counts the most, the Timberwolves did have a moment of glory as their star rookie guard Kris Dunn unleashed an eye-popping dribbling move usually reserved for the glory days of the AND 1 Mixtape Tour — bouncing the ball around a Trail Blazers defender, (Shabazz Napier) gathering it, and passing mid-air to an open teammate:
We see you, Kris Dunn! https://t.co/WuhJF8RsIw — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) January 2, 2017
Premeditated or by accident? Answer: who cares.
P.S. We are pleased to inform you that Gorgui Dieng did in fact make the shot.
SAN ANTONIO - The Bexar County Medical Examiner's office has identified the person shot and killed in a restroom at an East Side park on Monday.
16-year-old Joshua Walker was found dead around 7:30 a.m. inside a women's restroom at Fernando Q. Herrera Park.
San Antonio Chief William McManus spoke at the scene following the discovery and said the shooting may have been the result of a drug deal. He said Walker could have been there for at least a few hours.
Authorities said a passerby found the victim and that Walker was shot in the upper body. Detectives have since been going door to door looking for leads but there are no suspects as of yet, police said.
Passerby found man shot dead in restroom at Herrera Park.Roland&Twohig. @SATXPolice say murder may be drug related. pic.twitter.com/YLj3uovBga — Katrina Webber (@KSATKatrina) July 2, 2018
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Nollywood actress Ini Edo is currently in Dubai where she's enjoying a new year vacation.
The globe trotter was seen in various spots in the beautiful city. She also shared photos and videos of herself cruising in a Rolls Royce.
"Grateful heart,joyous soul, happy child, love conquers all," she captioned one shot.
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HYDERABAD: The High Court has stayed the process of selection of candidates to the posts of assistant professors in various Universities in the state over inadequate reservations for persons under the Scheduled Tribes category.
Justice M S Ramachandra Rao was passing the interim order on petitions filed by the SC and ST Teachers Associations and others challenging the recruitment process in AP Universities particularly in SVU, AU and JNTU. The petitioner’s counsel contended that the UGC Rules mandate 7.5 per cent reservation for ST candidates in all posts. However, the Universities notified hundreds of posts with only six percent reservation for STs, he pointed out.
Chili's confirms data breach, at least one area restaurant potentially affected
GONZALES - If you've visited a Chili's location in recent months, there's a chance your payment information may have been compromised.
Earlier this month, the restaurant chain learned that some of its guests' payment information was apparently stolen.
The confirmation comes after several customers claimed their credit card info was compromised after eating at the restaurant, including at least one location in Gonzales. It's still unclear how many people have been affected nationwide.
A spokesperson says Chili's believes the incident was limited to customers who visited the restaurant between March and April of this year. But, the chain admits it's still assessing the scope of the breach.
As it investigates the incident, Chili's is offering free credit monitoring and fraud resolution services for those who may have been affected by the breach.
Crowder inefficiently posted nine points (4-12 FG, 1-5 3Pt) and eight rebounds from 31 minutes in Sunday's 106-102 Game 1 loss to the Bulls.
Crowder missed two key three point attempts during the last 30 seconds of the Game 1 playoff loss. Despite the big minutes, Crowder didn't collect a steal, assist or block, the first time that occurred since February 16th. On the positive side, his eight rebounds were much needed, as the Bulls out rebounded the C's 53 to 36. To address the rebounding deficit, one might expect bigger lineups from coach Brad Stevens in Tuesday night's Game 2 battle.
Police bans Dino Melaye, others from holding unapproved rally in Kogi
The Kogi State Police Command on Wednesday announced an indefinite ban on rally, public procession and demonstration in all parts of the state. The Commissioner of Police (CP), Mr. Wilson Inalegwu, who made the announcement in Lokoja during a meeting with area commanders, divisional police officers and senior police personnel said the ban takes immediate […]
Police bans Dino Melaye, others from holding unapproved rally in Kogi
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WELL, THIS IS THE 21ST CENTURY, YOU KNOW: US Army making 100 kilowatt lasers to defend against drones, rockets and mortars.
Dangal's revelry doesn't seem to die anytime soon. The story of a desperate father who wants to make his daughters wrestling champions has touched the nerve of people hungry for seeing a heroic tale on screen.
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IT’S been 20 years since Paul Rees and Steve Breheny helped orchestrate Adelaide’s 1998 NBL title and they’re still crossing paths on the court.
“I do run across Steve on a Monday night playing over 45s social basketball - with the emphasis on social,” Rees said.
“But I wouldn’t have seen Phil (Smyth) much in the last decade or so even though we live in the same town and it’s always great to catch up with Scott Ninnis and Mahersy (Brett Maher) and KB (Kevin Brooks).”
The 36ers will celebrate their proud history today by inviting 1998 and 99 championship players and coaches to the game against Perth as part of the NBL’s heritage month. “It will be great to see a few old faces,” Rees said.
“The club is terrific and supports past players getting along and we’re watching some pretty good basketball to be fair.
“They’re entertaining, get up and down and are clearly a passionate group so who knows what the next six weeks holds for them.”
The United States supports the people of #Iran who are protesting against women being forced to wear the hijab. The United States remains steadfast in our support for the rights to freedom of religion, freedom of expression, and peaceful assembly. pic.twitter.com/i4lZbyMOBC
The world's most famous geyser Old Faithful erupts on August 15, 2005 in Yellowstone National Park. (Steve Deslich/KRT) STEVE DESLICH KRT
March 28 Dongfeng Motor Group Co Ltd-
* Fy revenue rmb 122,422 million versus rmb 126,566 million
* Proposed final dividend rmb 0.23 per ordinary share
* Fy profit attributable rmb13.36 billion versus rmb11.55 billion
* By end of 2017, production capacity of whole vehicles is expected to reach approximately 3,850,000 units
* Total investment of Dongfeng Motor Group is expected to be approximately rmb 16,500 million in 2017 and 2018 respectively Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
BELGRADE (Sputnik) — Answering a question about the party's candidate after the party's meeting, Stefanovic told reporters that the party voted for Vucic "unanimously."
Vucic himself said that a statement would be released later concerning his nomination for presidency. The same day the Progressive Party issued a statement saying that the party's presidium offered the main board committee to nominate Vucic as the candidate for presidency, with the committee's meeting scheduled for February 17.
The date of Serbian presidential elections is not yet settled. In December 2016, media reported that the presidential elections in Serbia could take place on April 9, 2017, along with the possible early parliamentary elections.
Current Serbian President Tomislav Nikolic was elected in 2012.
Baku. 29 March. REPORT.AZ/ Crude oil reserves in the US once again demonstrated an increase on March 18 to 24 and climbed to a new absolute historical level.
Report informs citing the American Petroleum Institute (API), crude oil reserves increased by 1.91 mln barrels.
Notably, API data compiled on a voluntary basis and traditionally precede the official weekly statistics of the Energy Information Administration (EIA), which today will confirm or disprove the figures from the API. Analysts predict an increase in stocks by 1.357 mln barrels, but most likely, this figure will be slightly higher.
Analytical Group of Report notes, Brent crude oil has risen to 51 USD per barrel after a decline to 50 USD. The reason lies in the possible extension of the OPEC agreement on production cuts in April meeting.
Analysts forecast an increase in oil prices to 60-65 USD per barrel in May: "As we noted earlier, Brent crude oil filled the void at a price level of 50.47 USD/bbl and ready to start moving upwards".
HALIFAX — Atlantic Canada's premiers say they are worried about obtaining an adequate supply of weed as they move ahead to meet Ottawa's July 1 deadline for legalized marijuana.
The four premiers called on the federal government to expedite the licensing of suppliers following a meeting today in Halifax.
Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil made it clear that ensuring an adequate supply is Ottawa's responsibility, saying "it's their timeline and their permitting (regime)."
McNeil warns that if governments can't supply enough pot, "someone else will," in a reference to the black market.
Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Dwight Ball says although his province inked a production agreement last week, that alone won't make product available until 2019.
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Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker says he has no problem with refugees coming into the state as long as they are "safe." Walker was asked Tuesday by reporters about the ongoing legal fight over President Donald Trump's travel ban affecting seven predominantly Muslim countries.
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Boom! Cambridge Bay's old water tank is taken down Oct. 1. The water tank beside the hamlet's fire station is no longer needed in the western community of about 1,700, thanks to a new water plant and the availability of piped water in some parts of town. The old water tank will be dismantled and disposed of at the landfill. (PHOTO BY JANE GEORGE)
Swedish fashion retailer Hennes & Mauritz (HM-B.SK) said Thursday that sales increased 4% in local currencies in May, with sales converted into Swedish kronor increasing by 8%.
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In May last, local currency sales had increased by 9%.
In the company's second quarter, spanning March 1 to May 31, sales excluding value-added tax and translated into Swedish kronor rose to SEK51.38 billion ($5.91 billion), from SEK46.87 billion last year.
Including VAT, sales in the second quarter rose 10% to SEK59.54 billion from SEK54.34 billion. In local currencies, sales in the second quarter including VAT, rose 5%.
H&M had 4,498 stores worldwide on May 31, up from 4,077 on the same date last year.
Full earnings figures for the second quarter will be published on June 29.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Gigalane Co Ltd :
* Says it raises 9.86 billion won in private placement of 1.4 million shares of the company
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GRANDVILLE, Mich -- Grandville shared the OK Red conference title for the 2nd straight season in 2016, perhaps more important they beat Rockford to win the division 1 district championship, it marked the Bulldogs 1st win over Rockford since 2005.
Grandville was led by an outstnding defense that allowed just 83 points in 12 games, but this season the Bulldogs return just 1 starter from that defense. That starter, safety Keaton Hamilton and head coach Eric Stiegel joined Bret Bakita and Jason Hutton at practice.
A new song by three young Māori women from Whakatane aims to challenge Māori to protect Papatuānuku and recycle. The new single is called Ko Wai Koe.
Singer Ani Black says, “What if my ngahere (bush) Te Urewera disappeared? What if te āo tauiwi came and took my water.
“I grew up going to the Te Urewera bush. It gives my family prosperity. The bush is a treasure to our family and to the Tūhoe Nation.”
The new single also includes Jess Walker and Te Aumihi Hapeta who made top three New Zealand Radio for Māori music for her song Tirama in 2015. Ko wai koe was composed by Maraea Davies.
Hapeta says, “It’s a great kaupapa to be a part of. So, we’re very proud of that and especially Mātaatua. “
In Whakatāne, a Matariki concert around environmental issues was the focus of debuting their single.
“With this waiata, I believe there is a strong message in there. Are we prepared to protect our water or sell it off?” says Black.
The president of the Mexican Olympic Committee, Carlos Padilla, is interview by EFE on July 3, 2018, in Mexico City. EPA-EFE/Mario Guzman
The president of the Mexican Olympic Committee, Carlos Padilla, is interview by EFE on July 3, 2018, in Mexico City. EPA-EFE/Mario Guzman
The president of the Mexican Olympic Committee says his country's athletes can win more than 100 gold medals at the upcoming Central American and Caribbean Games, which will be held in Barranquilla, Colombia, from July 19 to Aug. 3.
"I can't give an exact number, but optimistically and realistically I think we can exceed 100 gold medals," Carlos Padilla told EFE on Tuesday.
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March 19(Reuters) - China Tianying Inc :
* Says it wins food waste treatment project bid for 200 yuan/ton
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O.J. Simpson talks about his relationship with Nicole Brown at the time of her death.
44th Annual Black Hills Quilt Show & Sale - Rapid City
Jun 1, 2018 - Jun 3, 2018
The Black Hills Quilt Show and Sale features over 400 quilts, as well as special exhibits, vendors, demonstrations, a silent auction to benefit Hospice House of the Black Hills, a raffle quilt, quilts for sale and quilt appraisals. The show, one of the largest in the Dakotas, is a colorful feast for the eyes. It can be appreciated by quilters as well as anyone who enjoys looking at beautiful workmanship. Parking at the civic center is free. Please visit www.bhquilters.org for more information.
Fee: $5
March 19 (Reuters) - EURONEXT NV:
* EURONEXT (PARIS:ENX) (AMSTERDAM:ENX) (BRUSSELS:ENX) TODAY ANNOUNCES THAT RIJNHARD VAN TETS, CHAIRMAN OF SUPERVISORY BOARD OF EURONEXT N.V. HAS DECIDED TO STEP DOWN
* SUPERVISORY BOARD HAS ELECTED CURRENT VICE-CHAIRMAN DICK SLUIMERS AS ITS NEXT CHAIRMAN,
* RIJNHARD VAN TETS, TO STEP DOWN FOLLOWING ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS (AGM) TO BE HELD ON 15 MAY Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom:)
A man was checked over by paramedics after his car caught fire on A422 Sun Rising Hill near Tysoe this morning (Monday, December 11).
Emergency services were called to the main road which winds up Edge Hill after reports of a 4x4 on fire at around 10.55am.
A 47-year-old man had noticed smoke coming from the bonnet of his vehicle so went to check it and realised the engine was on fire, a West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said.
A firefighter from Gaydon fire station wearing breathing apparatus put out the fire while the man was treated by paramedics but discharged at the scene.
The road is partially blocked after around 10 litres of diesel spilled onto it - the road was initially closed.
'Look at me!' Oscar nominee Barkhad Abdi makes TV debut on 'Five-0’ After a memorable start, Barkhad Abdi is taking a realistic, slowly-but-surely approach to his budding Hollywood career. Last March, the first-time performer walked the Oscars red carpet as a Best...
'Gravity' wins big at BAFTA awards The searing historical drama “12 Years a Slave” took best picture honors at Sunday’s British academy awards in London, as well as best actor honors for Chiwetel Ejiofor as the...
Betty Ann Johnson, 80 years, of Seaman, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, October 5, 2017, at her residence. Betty was born in Georgetown, Ohio, on March 7, 1937.
She was the daughter of Henry Klein and Florence Hiler Klein. Betty worked as a facility locator for the General Telephone Company. Betty is survived by her husband, Roland Johnson, whom she married on January 10, 1982; a son, Scott Benjamine, of Florida; a daughter, Pamela Tvrdy, of Georgetown; and a stepdaughter, Holly Johnson, of Seaman. Betty will be missed by her three grandchildren, Nathan Carrington, Casey Kirker, and Cory Kirker, as well as her seven great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, October 7, 2017, at the Evergreen Cemetery, in Peebles, with Ted Grooms officiating. To sign our online guestbook, visit www.wallacethompsonfuneralhomes.com
A man riding an ATV without a helmet lost his life Sunday night while riding in Carney’s Point. Carney’s Point Police say the 26 year old man was pronounced dead at the scene after he ran his vehicle into a utility police. Police were called to the accident by a passing motorist.
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Police in Mozambique say they have launched a manhunt in pursuit of an armed group that massacred 10 people in a village attack in northern Mozambique.
The attack in Monjane, a village not far from Palma, a small town gearing up to be the country’s new natural gas hub, is said to have been carried out by a suspected islamist group calling itself Ansar al-Sunna.
Inacio Dina, spokesperson of the Mozambique National Police said: “When the police and other forces were made aware of the attack, they as expected deployed teams in the area and started their pursuit for the criminals. We will find these people and jail them, just like we have done before.”
Two children and four women were among those beheaded in the attack.
The province of Cabo Delgado, has large oil and gas reserves as well as the world’s biggest ruby and pink sapphire deposits, but it is among Mozambique’s poorest provinces.
Do you like to sleep in until mid-morning? Blame your Neanderthal ancestors! Some human traits that are linked to sunlight – including mood and sleep patterns – may be influenced by a person’s Neanderthal forefathers, according to a study published Thursday.
Researchers examined the genome of more than 100,000 Britons who inherited DNA from Neanderthal ancestors and found they reported higher rates of listlessness, loneliness, staying up late and smoking.
The study by scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Leipzig, Germany, also confirmed that some Neanderthal DNA found in people of non-African descent affects their skin and hair color, though not in any single direction.
You can read the full story in an Associated Press article by Frank Jordans at: http://bit.ly/2fXY79g.
My thanks to newsletter reader Samuel Bishop for telling me about this story.
Milwaukee’s Kyle Feerick identifies the music on his second album, Heart , as folk rock, but if that’s the case, the music ain’t what it used to be. Feerick’s tenor singing—somewhere in tone between ’70s singer-songwriter Stephen Bishop and Al Wilson of ’60s blues disciples Canned Heat—tops an assortment of acoustic goings-on indebted to folk, but with expansive melodies and arrangements that bespeak Bon Iver and Iron & Wine on his listening menu. More intriguing still are occasional undercurrents of reggae, jazzy R&B à la Bobby Caldwell and Gerry Rafferty’s brand of sax-spiked prog pop. The eclectic, though cohesive sonic potpourri swirls in service to earnest, gently pleading lyrics. With his previous album clocking in at only eight cuts and Heart at nine, the next challenge for Feerick may be to go even longer with his diverse approach.
With her Goldie Hawn comedyright around the corner, Amy Schumer has signed up for her next project. She'll star in, which has no plot details at this point. We do know it'll be written and directed by Abby Kohn and Marc Silverstein, who previously wroteand. So I think we can figure out what kind of movie this is going to be, right? Filming begins this summer. [ Deadline David Oyelowo has signed up to star in Blumhouse time travel thriller,, from writer/director Jacob Estes. Estes broke out with one of my favorite coming-of-age movies,, which won a pair of Indie Spirit Awards back in 2004. There aren't any further details on this one, either, but if it's from Blumhouse you can bet it'll be inexpensive and have some kind of hook to draw in viewers. [ Deadline
LALAMUSA, Aug 13 (APP): State Minister for Capital
Administration and Development Division (CADD) Tariq Fazal
Chaudhry on Sunday visited the residence of deceased
12-year-old Hamid who died in an accident a few days ago.
The minister expressed his heartfelt condolence with
the bereaved family and offered Fateha for the departed
soul.
Talking to the media, the state minister
said former PM Nawaz Sharif and other leadership of the
PML-N had also expressed a deep sense of sorrow over the
death of Hamid and extended their sympathies with
the bereaved family.
He said Nawaz Sharif had already announced
to visit the residence of the deceased boy and he would
come Lalamusa soon to condole the death of Hamid.
State Minister Dr Darshan Lal, MNAs Ch Abid Raza, Malik
Abrar and MPAs Ch Ashraf Devna and Ch Shabbir Ahmad were
also present.
NICOSIA, Cyprus — A Cyprus first-division match between APOEL Nicosia and AEL Limassol was interrupted for more than an hour, attracted riot police, and finished amid near-empty stands on Monday.
Referee Demetris Mashias halted play late into the first half in Limassol after a ballboy appeared to have been hurt. He was taken away by ambulance to a private clinic.
The match resumed a half hour later until Mashias again whistled a stop when fans began showering the pitch with flares. Some opposing fans then made it to the edge of the pitch and began hurling objects at each other. Police in full riot gear moved in to keep them apart.
After fans filed out, the match resumed to a nearly vacant Tsirion Stadium.
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Before the Missouri man died earlier this month with his wife of 77 years holding his hand, Raymond Breuer remarked to a nurse that if his spouse passed away about that time they should be buried in the same casket.
Velva Breuer passed away 30 hours after her husband’s death Aug. 4, and Raymond’s wish came true.
The Columbia Daily Tribune reports that the Breuers, in a single casket and holding hands, were buried Friday near their parents and other relatives near St. James.
Raymond lived to be 97, Velva 96. They had six children, three of whom survive, and great-great grandchildren.
The Breuers grew up near each other in Dawson Township in rural Phelps County and were married in 1940.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) Kyle Lowry scored 20 of his season-high 41 points in the fourth quarter, and the Toronto Raptors held on to stop a two-game skid with a 123-114 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night.
Lowry also had nine rebounds and seven assists, while DeMar DeRozan scored 31 points in another big game in his hometown as the Atlantic Division-leading Raptors got back in winning form on the fifth stop of their six-game road trip.
Nick Young hit seven 3-pointers and scored 26 points for the Lakers, who emerged from a miserable December with their 15th loss in 17 games despite a stirring fourth-quarter rally.
Connecticut woman charged in boyfriend's stabbing death
EAST HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut woman is facing a manslaughter charge in the weekend stabbing death of her boyfriend.
East Haven police say they responded to the couple's apartment at about 1 a.m. Saturday where they found 27-year-old Glenton Whyte suffering from a stab wound to his abdomen. He was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.
His girlfriend, 28-year-old Cleisha Greene, was arrested on a second-degree manslaughter charge and held on $250,000 bond.
Police say she was the one who called 911 and it may have been self-defense.
Police say there was some sort of dispute before the stabbing, which remains under investigation.
Greene was detained and it was not clear if she had a lawyer.
Locke Lord Adds Tax, Transaction Atty From Andrews Kurth
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 9:11 PM EST) -- Locke Lord LLP’s tax practice received a boost with the addition of a partner in its Dallas office, as the firm announced Thursday the addition of a former Andrews Kurth Kenyon LLP attorney with significant experience navigating the tax complexities of various transactional, real estate and capital markets matters.
Will Becker brings a broad skill set to Locke Lorde, including a significant amount of experience providing analysis and advice on various transactions such as mergers and acquisitions, partnerships and joint ventures. Much of Becker’s experience relates...
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British-American investor Bill Browder said he believes that Russian oligarchs are in "a state of absolute fear" over being named by the U.S. government this week on a list for possible financial sanctions. In an interview on February 1 with Current Time -- the Russian-language network run by RFE/RL, Browder said that the list was still a "significant" step which put the world on notice about doing business with Russians.
April 20 Pldt Inc:
* Refers to article titled "PLDT, PAL biggest 'violators' of labor laws" in the Manila Times
* Made aware of a press statement by Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) secretary Silvestre Bello regarding PLDT's use of service contractors
* Has not received any order from the DOLE Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The 2017 regular session of the West Virginia Legislature saw several changes in laws relevant to employers. Changes of interest to employers include the West Virginia Safer Workplace Act, Second Chance for Employment Act, West Virginia Workplace Freedom Act, West Virginia Medical Cannabis Act, striking employees and unemployment benefits, Physicians Freedom of Practice Act, and bonds for wages and benefits.
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After an “awful” fire at Iden Village Hall last summer, which saw the loss of staging, scenery and chairs, that old adage ‘the show must go on’ was proved yet again by enthusiastic performers.
Iden Players Variety show on the afternoon and evening of Saturday April 14 was “a great success” and everybody in the audience as well as the cast enjoyed the journey through the seasons, starting with summer and Bring Me Sunshine.
There was a reality show special with The Only Way Out Is Iden - On Ice, and autumn brought to the stage a monologue of Noah’s Ark and Singing In The Rain.
The children watching loved the Winter Wonderland complete with polar bears, a snowman and a snow ball fight.
Finally spring brought with it a “very cheeky” game of tennis, some Morris dancing and I’m forever Blowing Bubbles, complete with Bubble machine. The Charity Raffle raised £115 each for The Friends Of Iden Church and St Michael’s Hospice.
Montreal police have issued a Canada-wide arrest warrant for an 18-year-old man who has been charged with pimping.
Police say David Maignan, who is also known as Lingo, could be in Montreal or western Canada. They also suspect Maignan might have other victims.
Maignan, who was charged with procurement of a person under the age of 18, advertising sexual services and receiving a material benefit derived from sexual services, would allegedly visit apartments put up for rent.
He is bilingual, has a dark complexion, is six-foot-one and weighs 160 pounds.
Police advise to not approach Maignan if found, as they considered him to be violent. Rather, they say to call 911 immediately. Anyone who might have information relating to Maignan can contact police by visiting their local police station, calling Info-Crime Montréal at 514 393-1133 or visiting www.infocrimemontreal.ca/en/.
Texas DPS has released more information on Wednesday evening’s four-vehicle crash east of Barnhart.\
The accident occurred at 6:17 p.m. some six miles east of Barnhart on US 67.
Three vehicles were stopped on the highway in an active construction zone as workers applied striping to the roadway. A flagman was acting as an official traffic control device.
April 20 Newmont Mining Corp
* Newmont adds profitable gold production through expansion of Ahafo in Ghana
* Newmont Mining Corp - Mill expansion is expected to improve margins and support profitable production at Ahafo through at least 2029
* Newmont Mining - Plans to extend production at its ahafo operations by building new underground mine and expanding plant capacity by more than 50 percent Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Thomas (personal) will play in Tuesday's Game 2 against Chicago, the Boston Herald reports.
With the tragic passing of Thomas' sister over the weekend, there was a chance that the point guard would join his family back in the Seattle area Monday, but he'll instead wait until after Tuesday's Game 2 to return to the West Coast for a memorial service. The expectation, per coach Brad Stevens, is that Thomas will be with the team in Chicago for Game 3 on Friday night, but Stevens' emphasized that the situation remains in flux. "His plan, as of right now, and again subject to him changing if he wants, is that he'll be here [Tuesday] night and then will go to Tacoma after," said Stevens. "So either after the game tomorrow night or Wednesday morning (he'll travel)." Thomas, who scored 33 points in Sunday's Game 1 loss, is expected to be available in his usual capacity as the Celtics look to even the series.
The Montreal Canadiens and goaltender Al Montoya have agreed to a two-year contract extension.
The 31-year-old is in his first season with the Canadiens and has posted a 4-4-2 record with a 2.74 GAA and .909 save percentage. The signing solidifies the Habs’ goaltending depth through the 2018-19 season.
Montoya was drafted sixth overall by the New York Rangers in 2004, but has never been able to hold onto a starting job, currently playing for his fifth NHL team. His 26 starts with the New York Islanders in the 2010-11 season are a career high.
In 147 career games, Montoya owns a 59-44-20 record with a .261 GAA and .909 save percentage.
The signing could also impact how the Canadiens handle their expansion draft protections.
With Price and Montoya currently in the fold, the road to the NHL has gotten a lot tougher for goaltending prospects Zach Fucale, Charlie Lindgren and Michael McNiven.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Oil and gas producer Oasis Petroleum Inc said on Monday it would buy 20,300 net acres in the Delaware Basin from privately-held Forge Energy LLC for about $946 million.
Oasis said it will would buy the acreage, which produced 3,500 barrels of oil equivalent in November, in cash and stock. (Reporting by Ahmed Farhatha in Bengaluru; Editing by Anil D‘Silva)
After much consternation about the cost and construction of Russia's 12 World Cup stadia, this summer's World Cup venues are complete. Here is a comprehensive lowdown on the grounds that will host the most prestigious event in world football.
Kazan Arena
Capacity: 45,379
A familiar destination for fans of Champions League and Europa League clubs, Kazan was named the 'sports capital of Russia in 2009. The City will host four group stage matches, one last-16 tie and a quarter-final. Designed by the architects of Wembley Stadium and the Emirates, it's star attraction is the in-ground high definition screen - the biggest of it's type in the world. Stands look nice and steep and the fans are reasonably close to the pitch by international tournament standards - not a running track in sight.
The ground is a bit outside of the city centre, so fans might be relying on taxis to get there. We're sure the local drivers won't exploit the demand to charge extortionate fares...
A 42-year-old Perth woman has won the right to take sperm extracted from her dead partner to the ACT where she hopes to become pregnant.
The woman had been in a relationship with the 53-year-old man for six years in 2016 when he suffered a sudden heart attack, never regained consciousness and was taken off life support after being declared brain dead.
The WA Supreme Court heard they planned to eventually marry and have children but had limited financial means and housing struggles, so decided to wait until they had their own home.
He'd proposed and given her pewter baby trinkets for their first child along with a set of the classic children's book series The Wind in the Willows.
He'd even suggested freezing his sperm because his father and uncle had died at relatively young ages, and he had a fear of dying young, too.
So shortly after his death, she arranged for his sperm to be extracted and stored, which is allowed under WA legislation.
“Apple today seeded the first beta of an upcoming macOS High Sierra 10.13.6 update to developers for testing purposes, which comes as macOS 10.13.5, an update that’s expected to include Messages in iCloud, is still in testing,” Juli Clover reports for MacRumors.
“The new macOS High Sierra 10.13.6 beta can be downloaded through the Software Update mechanism in the Mac App Store with the proper profile installed,” Clover reports. “It likely focuses on bug fixes and performance improvements for issues that were not able to be addressed in macOS High Sierra 10.13.5.”
Clover reports, “Work on macOS High Sierra is wrapping up, with Apple now shifting focus to the next-generation version of macOS, macOS 10.14, which will be unveiled next week at the Worldwide Developers Conference.”
Read more in the full article here.
On a cracked, narrow street in East Oakland, huddled between a mattress, broken furniture and buckets of used motor oil, lay two German shepherd puppies.
The female pups were dirty, malnourished and severely injured. One pup had a broken mouth, her lower jaw dangling; the other pup had a missing foot.
“It was horrific and cruel,” said Pali Boucher, founder of Rocket Dog Rescue, a nonprofit animal shelter that rescued the dogs.
On Tuesday, Oakland Animal Services said it had launched an investigation after a 4-month-old Husky with a broken jaw and bloody paws was left abandoned at the same location, just a day after the German shepherd puppies were found.
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MOSCOW -- A top lawmaker says Russia is willing to help Ukraine investigate the murder of a Russian journalist.
Arkady Babchenko, who was scathingly critical of the Kremlin, was gunned down in the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, on Tuesday.
Babchenko fled Russia last year, fearing for his life, and settled in Ukraine. He had served in the Russian army during the two wars in Chechnya in 1990s and became one of Russia's best-known war reporters.
Vyacheslav Volodin, speaker of the State Duma, told Russian news agencies Wednesday that Russia would be happy to help with the investigation if Ukrainian authorities requested it.
Ukrainian authorities have said they think Babchenko was killed because of his work. Several Ukrainian politicians blamed the Kremlin for the killing. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov dismissed those comments as cynical.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lin-Manuel Miranda, “Game of Thrones” and a key figure in the #MeToo movement are among the winners of this year’s Webby Awards.
Miranda won the Webby for public service and social activism for his work raising money for charities assisting Puerto Rico in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria.
Susan Fowler, the former Uber employee whose harassment revelations helped lead to the ouster of the company’s CEO and bolstered the #MeToo movement, was named Webbys person of the year.
The awards, which honor internet excellence, were announced Tuesday and will be presented May 14 at a New York ceremony hosted by comedian Amber Ruffin.
Winners from music include Jay-Z, Katy Perry and Lada Gaga.
“Game of Thrones” won for best overall online presence, and the video game phenomenon Fortnite won for best multiplayer competitive game.
Six local high school students' creativity will unfold at a temporary architectural work alongside the efforts of top national designers during the Aug. 26 Exhibit Columbus opening. The exhibition element of Exhibit Columbus is a new exploration of art, architecture and design - one that organizers expect to bring about 10,000 people to the city's downtown to see what is known as pop-up architecture over a three-month stretch until late November.
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A gunman opened fire on Republican members of the US Congress during a baseball practice near Washington yesterday. Many people, including House of Representatives Majority Whip Steve Scalise, were wounded. The attacker later died.
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TheHoosier.com's Jordan Wells and Stu Jackson wrapup action from the weekend's semi-state games, including the latest on New Albany senior five-star guard Romeo Langford, Culver Academies sophomore four-star guard Trey Galloway and more.
To listen to the podcast, check out the link embedded below.
Though it may seem like Target is best for clothes and makeup shopping , the popular chain is actually a great place to pick up food, too. They have tons of groceries—fresh produce, pantry staples, and even meat—but what they’re really known for is their selection of snacks. They have so many yummy- and healthy-looking options that it can be hard to decide what to buy.
That’s why we asked registered dietitians which products they always reach for. These are their 11 favorite snacks to pick up when they’re shopping at Target.
More than 86 million Americans are on the path to type 2 diabetes but that doesn't mean all hope is lost. Just ask Janine Riemersma of Grand Rapids, Michigan.
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What can be expected from President Trump's meeting with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman? Former ambassador to Saudi Arabia Robert Jordan provides insight on 'Sunday Morning Futures.'
The annual Credit Unions for Kids Miracle Jeans Day event is coming Sept. 13, giving credit union employees a chance to donate $5 for the opportunity to wear jeans to work that Wednesday while raising money for the CU’s local Children’s Miracle Network hospital.
Organizers invited credit unions to order free paper icons and stickers so their members can participate as well.
This isn't your typical dog toy.David Freihart of Quebec, Canada turned his Spin Master rocket into a fun toy for his dog. When Freihart steps on the air pedal for the rocket, it then launches and his dog chases after. Training his dog to do this though wasn't so easy, as the video above shows.
RICHMOND, Va. (AP)  Altria Group Inc., one of the world's largest tobacco and cigarette makers, is giving its employees a $3,000 bonus with a fraction of its windfall from the federal corporate tax cut.
The Richmond Times-Dispatch reports the one-time payout to 7,900 non-executive employees totals about $24 million. Altria posted a $10.3 billion profit for 2017, almost half of it in the fourth quarter as the company adjusted deferred taxes to benefit from the lower rate.
The Richmond-based corporation also announced plans Thursday to set aside $35 million over the next three years for donations to philanthropic programs, mostly centered on youth development and workforce preparedness, in communities where it operates.
Many companies have announced either one-time bonuses or wage increases now that their corporate income tax rates have been substantially lowered.
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TOKYO, March 29 Toshiba Corp's nuclear unit Westinghouse Electric Co filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the Southern District of New York, a regulatory filing showed on Wednesday, after facing billions in cost overruns and years-long delays at U.S. power projects. (Reporting by Tim Kelly and Makiko Yamazaki; Editing by Christian Schmollinger)
Debate flares again about school start times in Montgomery County, Md., where the school board voted in 2015 to push back the 7:25 a.m. opening bell of high school by 20 minutes. Pictured is a "sleep-in" held the night before the board vote.
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CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Hideki Matsuyama announced on Monday that he has been married since January and is now a father, news which caught Japanese media and fans by surprise.
Though numerous Japanese reporters follow Matsuyama every second of the day that he spends on a golf course, the world number two was able to keep his nuptials and fatherhood under wraps for months.
He said in a statement his child, a girl, was born in July, but did not reveal details of the identity of his wife.
Matsuyama announced the news only hours after falling short in his quest to become the first Japanese man to win a major championship.
Leading with nine holes to play at the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow on Sunday, he had three consecutive bogeys on the back nine and finished equal fifth behind winner Justin Thomas.
Matsuyama, 25, is one of the most popular sports figures in Japan. (Reporting by Andrew Both; Editing by Ken Ferris)
This is the dramatic moment a car went up in flames in a quiet Doncaster residential street.
Local residents looked on as fire crews tackled the flames as the vehicle was wrecked by fire outside a house in Smillie Road, Rossington.
The car goes up in flames in Rossington. (Photo and video: Dominic Jeffrey).
The blaze, which broke out at around 9.30pm on Monday, was eventually extinguished by South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue crews about half an hour after the fire began.
Resident Dominic Jeffrey who witnessed the drama said: "I don't know what type of car it was, none of us could get near for obvious reasons."
The fire in the street, which is off Clay Flat Lane, could be seen for miles around, with a huge plume of smoke rising from the estate during the fire.
No one is thought to have been injured in the incident.
A prominent Russian journalist known for his sharp criticism of Vladimir Putin has been murdered in the Ukrainian capital.
Arkady Babchenko, 41, was found by his wife in a pool of blood at their Kiev apartment on Tuesday evening. He had been shot in the back.
He died in the ambulance on the way to hospital, Ukrainian police said.
Babchenko, who became one of Russia's most famous war correspondents after writing a memoir of his service as a conscript and later professional solider in the Chechen wars, went into exile in 2017 saying he had received multiple threats to himself and his family.
He had emerged as a bitter online critic of the Putin government in recent years, posting regular blogs attacking the Kremlin on his Facebook page.
Amber Heard Tweets About An ‘ICE Checkpoint’ And Accidentally Reveals Why Hollywood REALLY Cares About Illegal Immigration
Hollywood actress (and Johnny Depp ex-wife) Amber Heard accidentally revealed exactly what Hollywood anti-immigration activists think of the people they’re “saving” when she tweeted Tuesday morning about an “ICE checkpoint” near her home in Los Angeles.
“Just heard there’s an ICE checkpoint in Hollywood, a few blocks from where I live” Heard tweeted. Everyone better give their housekeepers, nannies and landscapers a ride home tonight.” – READ MORE
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Brian Levitt, Oppenheimer Funds senior investment strategist, and Rod Smyth, RiverFront Investment Group director of investments, discuss the market impact of uncertainty out of Washington D.C.
How to Make Fresh Corn Tortillas at Home
Got fresh, warm, well-made tortillas where you live? Buy them. But if you don't (and, hey, even if you do), it's time to start pressing tortillas at home. Because nothing is more important to great Mexican food than a great tortilla. And tortillas are a a lot easier than you think.
In recent years, the original "Rich Kids of Instagram" account has amassed over 400,000 followers, spawned dozens of similar accounts, and inspired both books and reality TV shows.
From Switzerland to Vietnam, rich kids get to enjoy unlimited shopping sprees, pop Champagne on private jets, eat the finest foods, and so much more.
Recently, the Daily Mail spotted a spin-off account called "The Luxury Kids" that's living up to its name — to say the absolute least. Like the "Rich Kids of Instagram," this account features submissions from young, extremely privileged children across the world.
Here's what life is like when you're one of the wealthiest few.
March 19 (Reuters) - Country Garden Holdings Co Ltd :
* ‍CG SERVICES SUBMITTED A LISTING APPLICATION FORM TO HK STOCK EXCHANGE TO APPLY FOR LISTING​
* PROPOSED SPIN-OFF INVOLVES SPIN-OFF & SEPARATE LISTING OF CG SERVICES SHARES ON MAIN BOARD OF HK STOCK EXCHANGE Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
ROANOKE, Va. - The first day of spring is Tuesday, but allergy season is already here.
Local health experts said some types of pollen are out in full force. They're already seeing patients with minor symptoms.
A Carilion allergist said you should start taking medicine now, because it can take a week or more for it to really get into your system.
"If you are having year-round symptoms that are not controlled with over-the-counter medications or if you feel like you're having side effects from some of the medications, it would be time to see an allergist and certainly if you have any cough, wheezing or shortness of breath,” Dr. Aneysa Sane said.
Sane said she thinks we're about a month away from the peak of allergy season, which is typically worse in the Roanoke Valley.
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HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Conservation groups say Wyoming proposed to round up the fractional number of grizzly bears it can hunt this year after Montana officials agreed to reduce its own allocation.
Wyoming’s proposed hunt sets quotas of two female and 10 male grizzlies. The state was allocated 1.45 females and 9.86 males under a formula used by Wyoming, Montana and Idaho to decide hunting quotas.
Center for Biological Diversity attorney Andrea Santarsiere says Wyoming officials told the audience in an April 12 public meeting that Montana agreed to reduce its allocation so Wyoming could set its quota using whole numbers.
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks spokesman Greg Lemon said Tuesday there was no such agreement with Wyoming, and the issue of rounding up is unaddressed in a new three-state agreement for managing grizzly bears in and around Yellowstone National Park.
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Mercury Cafe, 2199 California St, Feb 10 7:30pm
Are you looking for a way to celebrate Valentine’s Day? Look no further. Flamenco Denver and Maria Vazquez will perform at the Mercury Cafe Saturday February 10 at 7:30. The cost at the door is $25. Joining her onstage will be dancer Jesus Munoz from Casa Flamenco, Albuquerque: local dance artist Erika Sandre; singers Meagan Chandler and Marisa Perez; Guitarist Jose Valle Chuscales ("Chusco") from Santa Fe; and percussionist Whit Sibley. A "Tablao" is a more intimate setting for a Flamenco performance, so seating is limited at tables offering room for food and drink. For reservations call the Mercury directly at 303-294-9258. Hope to see you there!
× Haunted car wash returns to Muskegon
MUSKEGON, Mich. — Mark your calendars for the third annual Haunted Car Wash happening late October at Van’s Car Wash and Quick Lube.
This is your chance to get a car wash and an awesome scare for $10 with proceeds going to organizations like Muskegon’s men shelter.
The event is only for three days October 25-28 from 7 – 10 p.m. The car wash is located at 2226 Apple Avenue.
Last year more than $5,000 were raised. Below is a video FOX 17 did from last year’s car wash.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Voxeljet Ag
* voxeljet AG files for mixed shelf of upto $75 million - SEC filing Source text : (bit.ly/2vW5UKq) Further company coverage:
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Nobody will stop election in Anambra North — MASSOB, BIM
The Anambra North Zone of Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra, MASSOB and Biafra Independent Movement, BIM, has affirmed that no one can stop the November 18, 2017 Governorship election in the zone. The post Nobody will stop election in Anambra North — MASSOB, BIM appeared first on Vanguard News. Read Full Story
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ROAD WORK: The warm, dry weather has brought out the crews – while going around the peninsula yesterday, we happened onto several projects, including spot repaving on Alki Avenue SW and on Sylvan Way just west of Delridge. If you find work under way that’s affecting traffic, consider letting us know if/when you can (206-293-6302) so we can track it – thanks!
7:54 AM: Crash on NB 99 blocking left lane near stadiums.
March 31 SouthGobi Resources Ltd:
* SouthGobi resources announces fourth quarter and full year 2016 financial and operating results and updated resource estimate and newly declared reserve estimate in respect of Ovoot Tolgoi
* Q4 revenue $19 million versus $2.9 million
* Production for Q4 of 2016 was 1.21 million tonnes, compared to 0.62 million tonnes for Q4 of 2015
* Company sold 1.08 million tonnes of coal during Q4 of 2016 compared to 0.21 million tonnes in Q4 of 2015
* Qtrly basic and diluted loss per share $0.07
* In order to continue as going concern, co must generate sufficient operating cash flows or pursue strategic restructuring, refinancing Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Nervous about what could happen with North Korea? Don't worry. You're not alone. Bill Cosby was so upset about President Trump's threat of "fury" toward North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and the dictator's escalating nuclear arsenal, that he sedated himself. At least that's what late-night comic Bill Maher said. Want more? Watch Punchlines, above.
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CARACAS - Cuba's President Miguel Diaz-Canel flew to Caracas on Wednesday for his first foreign trip as head of state, a show of solidarity for Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro, whose controversial re-election this month has drawn condemnation in the West.
"I pledge to you that no matter how big the challenges, you can count on Cuba today and forever," Diaz-Canel said after meeting Maduro in the Miraflores presidential palace.
"Venezuela now needs our solidarity," he earlier told Venezuela's Constituent Assembly, a pro-government legislative superbody.
The United States, the European Union and major Latin American countries have condemned Maduro's May 20 re-election, saying it did not meet democratic standards.
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LONDON (AP) — A member of Britain's House of Lords has drawn praise and puzzlement for resigning as a government minister because he was late to answer a question.
International Development Minister Michael Bates apologized to another member "for my discourtesy for not being in my place to answer her question on a very important matter." Bates said Wednesday he was "thoroughly ashamed" and "shall be offering my resignation."
With that, he walked out of the Lords chamber to the astonishment of other members.
Former Foreign Secretary William Hague, who now sits in Parliament's upper chamber, said he hoped "my noble friend, who has given 20 years of strong public service" would reconsider.
Bates quit a previous government position in 2016 to walk 2,000 miles (3,200 kilometers) across South America for charity.
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Celebrity Chef Mario Batali Steps Aside After Allegations Of Sexual Misconduct Celebrity chef Mario Batali has stepped down from daily operations at his restaurant company after allegations of sexual misconduct. NPR's Kelly McEvers speaks with Amanda Kludt, Editor-in-Chief of the online publication Eater, which broke the story.
A small explosion involving an experimental rocket occurred on Auburn University's campus on Friday.
A tweet from the university's alert system, AU Alert, stated there were minor injuries when the explosion took place behind Aerospace. There was no threat or danger to campus.
Additional details were not released.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Top Spring International Holdings Ltd :
* INDIRECT UNIT ENTERED AGREEMENT WITH HUIZHOU CHUANGXINYUAN INDUSTRIAL, HUANG XINGUI, YANG JIANKAI, LIN QIUYU,YUENENG REAL ESTATE​
* ‍PURSUANT TO FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT, UNIT TO PURCHASE, STAKE IN HUIZHOU HAKKA CULTURAL TOURISM INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CO​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
March 30 Hawesko Holding AG:
* Said on Wednesday proposed dividend of 1.30 euros ($1.40) per share for FY 2016
* Says preliminary results confirmed
* FY consolidated net income after deductions for taxes and non-controlling interests, adjusted for non-recurring items, amounted to 19.5 million euros (2015: 17.5 million euros)
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A new Sonic racing game could be coming to the Nintendo Switch game console.
Walmart's website features on Wednesday a page for the game, showing the cover of the box with Sonic the Hedgehog behind the wheel of a blue race car -- and still images of the game. It's priced at $39.96 and is listed as out of stock but with a December 31, 2018, release date.
The page for Team Sonic Racing says there will be 15 playable characters from across the Sonic universe and that it will offer both online multiplayer and local modes.
Sega hasn't announced the game yet.
Sega couldn't immediately be reached for comment, and Walmart didn't immediately respond to a request for comment.
VENICE – The dog killed after an alligator attack in Shamrock Park was identified as a German Shepard named Rio, while a second dog may be alive.
Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission officials are now looking for the alligator that killed one of two German shepherds that had been walking in the Venice park with their owners in the early evening on Friday.
The second German shepherd, Lucy, is still missing and thought to possibly be alive and scared, hiding somewhere.
Susan Kosterman and Dr. Alan Knapp were walking the dogs, Rio and Lucy, at Shamrock Park when Knapp “heard one loud yelp from one of the dogs and he heard splashing and saw Rio take off into the water.”
Randy Dickinson, a volunteer animal trapper has been hired by Kosterman to find Lucy.
The group is part of Canines Who Care, an organization created by the PAWS shelter in Kyle.
The photo shows young teenaged golfers, sitting on a bank, munching burgers and telling each other dreams, of how one will win the Open and then the other will win the USPGA.
Fast forward 10 years and fantasy is reality, the picture is the present, and Justin Thomas has emulated his friend and put his Wanamaker Trophy against Jordan Spieth’s Claret Jug.
Shoulder to shoulder and back-to-back major champions.
It almost never happens like this. One prodigy leaves the other behind and the other is left with a lifetime of wondering “what did he have that I didn’t?”. Yet Thomas can mix it with Spieth as an equal now.
Granted, the latter has three majors, while Thomas - Spieth’s elder by 84 days - was “only” breaking through at Quail Hollow on Sunday night. But after being primarily famous as Spieth’s best friend - despite multiple PGA Tour victories, including three this season before even arriving...
Greece, the place where Europe’s sovereign-debt crisis first emerged, finally looks like it could escape its bailout years. Yield-hungry bond investors are smartly going along for the ride.
Greece’s third bailout program is due to end in August 2018. Ireland, Portugal and Cyprus have all exited their bailouts; only Greece remains. Recent reviews with the International Monetary Fund and eurozone creditors have gone smoothly, in stark comparison with previous rounds. There has been nothing like the 2015 standoff that led to a Greek bank shutdown and capital controls. Greece’s exit from the bailout program could be an economic boon as well as a political prize: years of clashes with Europe have investor sentiment and activity in Greece.
Hospital says Rep. Steve Scalise still in critical condition, will need more operations after shooting
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EDINBURGH, Scotland — Scotland captain Greig Laidlaw will miss the rest of the Six Nations rugby tournament because of an ankle injury.
Laidlaw's English club, Gloucester, says the scrumhalf damaged ankle ligaments when he was hurt in the first half of Scotland's 22-16 loss to France on Sunday.
Scotland says "the extent of the damage is such that he will take no further part in the current championship."
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Chesapeake Energy Corp. has announced plans to increase its drilling budget and rig count in 2017, saying that confidence is growing in the hard-hit energy market.
The Oklahoma City-based company said Tuesday that it would increase its capital expenditures to $1.9 billion to $2.5 billion this year. That's compared to 2016 numbers of $1.65 billion to $1.75 billion.
Chesapeake CEO Doug Lawler said in a statement that the move will "position Chesapeake for significant production and earnings growth" in 2018. Chesapeake says it plans to operate an average of 17 rigs in 2017, compared to an average of 10 rigs in 2016.
The company will release its fourth-quarter earnings report on Feb. 23. In November, Chesapeake reported a loss of $1.16 billion, or $1.54 per share, in its third-quarter results.
April 7 Central China Securities Co Ltd
* Proposed issuance of a share convertible corporate bonds under specific mandate
* Total amount of a share convertible corporate bonds proposed to be issued will be not more than rmb2.7 billion
* A share convertible corporate bonds will be issued at par with a nominal value of rmb100 each
* Term of a share convertible corporate bonds will be six years from date of issuance
* Interest on a share convertible corporate bonds will be paid once a year Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The second half of the year has begun. In the first quarter GDP contracted by 2.2%, marking the biggest decline in nine years, inflation is close to breaking out of the Reserve Bank’s target range, with climbing oil prices remaining a risk to the consumer price index (CPI).
Also, the rand is flirting with R14 to the dollar and the 2019 election is around the corner, while the state capture inquiry, and other inquiries, takes centre stage.
The country managed to avoid junk status, but data releases show definitively that “Ramaphoria” is no more.
Iraj Abedian, economist and CEO of Pan-African Investments and Research Services, spoke to Business Day TV about what lies ahead for the economy in the second half of 2018.
Devaluing T&T’s currency steals purchasing power from every citizen holding TT dollars as savings or to pay for daily goods and services. Devaluing the TT dollar by 25 per cent instantly devalues international purchasing power by 20 per cent. Such that any purchase made after a 25 per cent weakening of the TT dollar by 25 per cent would buy 80 per cent of the same goods had the currency retained its exchange rate.
TTD currency devaluation is advantageous to people who save in US and are paid in US. Devaluation is a roundabout discount or concession to foreign countries. It’s a roundabout way of placing everything in the country up for fire sale, greatest of these is the skills and work output of all citizens paid in TT dollars.
Devaluation coupled with high sounding local currency wages make employees seem unreasonable for demanding higher wages to cushion a higher cost of living.
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) – Police say a Springfield teacher sexually assaulted a student.
Officers arrested 24-year-old Kasi Korza, who they say was a teacher in District 186 before the accusations of sexual assault came to light. She’s accused of assaulting a male student in the district.
Police took the suspect into custody on Monday.
Korza faces a charge for criminal sexual assault. She is behind bars in the Sangamon County Jail.
Police say the investigation is ongoing.
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A man has appeared in court charged in connection with an attempted robbery at a Stockton bookmakers.
Sean Fletcher, 44, did not enter a plea to two charges of attempted robbery and possession of a pointed or bladed article in a public place.
The offences relate to an alleged attempted robbery at William Hill bookmakers on the A177 roundabout in Stockton on Monday, October 4.
Fletcher, of Carbutt Road, in Hardwick, Stockton, was remanded in custody until his next appearance at Teesside Crown Court on November 1.
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SEVERAL initiatives to help local food manufacturers innovate and expand overseas were unveiled on Tuesday by Senior Minister of State for Trade and Industry Koh Poh Koon.
The first is a website developed by the Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF) and Innovative Hub
An autopsy performed on the man accused of impregnating his 13-year-old stepdaughter has confirmed that he ingested a poisonous substance.
The cause of death was confirmed by Police Public Relations Officer, Jairam Ramlakhan.
Meanwhile, the Child Care and Protection Agency (CPA) continues to monitor the mental and physical health of the victim, who has been severely traumatized by the ordeal, head of the agency, Ann Greene, related…..
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The U.S. economy grew at a weaker 2.2-percent annual rate in the first three months of the year, as consumers and businesses slowed their spending. But given the economy's recent performance, analysts are still looking for a solid rebound in the current quarter.
WESTERLY, RI Westerly Police are investigating a theft at Immaculate Conception Church after surveillance video caught an unidentified woman stealing money from two donation boxes in the candle room. The video clearly shows a woman in a dark hood and sunglasses, paying her respects on the way in, making the sign of the cross before entering and stealing the cash.
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About Decafeast Cafe - Leeds
Dementia Cafe run by the Neighbourhood Elders' Team (NET), a charity supporting older people and their carers in Garforth and the surrounding villages. The cafe allows people with dementia and their carers to access information and to enjoy refreshments, the company of people in similar circumstances, and a variety of activities. These can include reminiscence games and discussions, live music, sing-a-longs, cabaret acts, bulb planting, Extend Exercises, and arts & crafts. It is run by staff and volunteers who have all received dementia awareness training and are able to spend time building relationships with those who attend. The cafe is also preceded by a luncheon club for people with dementia, their carers, family and friends.
Hey, remember all that talk about how 2018 was going to produce a “blue wave,” a Democrat sweep that would lead to the Democrats to re-take control of congress and sweep into the Governor’s mansions in a dozen states?
Remember that all that bold talk was based on a raft of generic congressional party preference polls that had the Democrats holding double-digit leads over the Republicans?
Remember how I told you to ignore all that nonsense because those polls would quickly change as soon as the tax cuts go into effect and people start getting bigger paychecks and realize that they’d been lied to by the fake news media and the Democrats?
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This unique Ford SportKa was built by Gari Cottrill‎ to compete in UK Time Attack. Gari replaced the turbocharged Zetec inline-four with a turbocharged 2.0 L 4G63 inline-four from a Mitsubishi Evo 4. The engine makes 348 whp on a Link Xtreme ECU and 23 psi of boost and sends it to all four wheels through an Evo 4WD drivetrain with an Evo 5 rear diff and custom driveshaft. The SportKa also rides on an Evo suspension with MeisterR adjustable coilovers and Brembo brakes. You can view more photos of the project and its progress on the Evo-SportKa FB page.
Source: Evo-SportKa FB page and Ed Keating via Automotive Obsession FB page
Paul (groin) is listed as probable for Saturday's matchup with the Cavs.
Paul missed Tuesday's win over Orlando with a sore groin, but the absence appeared to be precautionary, as Paul returned to play 30 minutes Thursday in San Antonio. The Rockets' game notes list him as probable Saturday, and all signs point to the 32-year-old suiting up at his regular spot opposite James Harden in the backcourt.
The U.S. has called on Pakistan to fight all terrorist groups equally and avoid using some of them as proxies in Afghanistan.
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Re: New Money, Old Land, April 17
New Money, Old Land, April 17
When I taught Grade 5 in Georgetown, we talked a lot about where our food comes from. When it came time to do charts and graphs, I had the children go to Ontario’s Ministry of Agriculture website and choose their favourite fruit from the Niagara Region. They then graphed, by tonnage and by hectares, how much of their favourite fruit was being harvested over a five-year period. To everyone’s surprise, the graphs took a steep downward trajectory. Less and less of our food is being locally grown as development paves over prime farmland. The kids understood that the further the food has to travel, the more expensive it is. As part of their studies in government responsibilities, the class wrote to Niagara-on-the-Lake city council urging them to stop the development of the best agricultural land we have in Ontario. Those kids are grown up now. Maybe they should write again.
Gail Rutherford, Toronto
Las Vegas Metro police said armed teen robbers were caught shortly after stealing a man's tote bag in west Las Vegas Monday morning.
The two armed teens approached a man in the parking lot of a Panda Express located at 7560 West Lake Mead Boulevard, near Buffalo Drive at 1:12 a.m., Lt. David Gordon said. They demanded the victim's belongings then left the area.
Officers later located and arrested the suspects inside a Roberto's Taco Shop at 8580 West Lake Mead Boulevard at 2:21 a.m.
Police did not disclose the identities of the suspects at this time.
Stay with FOX5 for possible updates.
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New York (AP) — Coffee futures trading on the IntercontinentalExchange (ICE) Wednesday:
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GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — A Gaza health official says the death of a 9-month-old girl remains under investigation, two weeks after a medical official cast doubt on claims she died from Israeli tear gas.
A medical report issued on May 14, the day of Layla Ghandour’s death, and seen by The Associated Press makes no mention of tear gas. It says she suffered from a congenital heart defect and died after her blood circulation and respiratory system stopped.
Dozens of Palestinians were killed that day by Israeli fire and hundreds were hurt, including by tear gas, in Gaza border protests. Layla’s relatives claimed she was at the scene of the protests.
Health Ministry spokesman Ashraf al-Kidra said Wednesday that her death remains under investigation. The ministry initially announced she was killed by tear gas.
Choir singers at Pass Road Elementary in Gulfport are getting the chance of a lifetime; to sing with Foreigner, one of the world's best-selling rock bands. It was all made possible by choir director Diane Rush.
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March 19(Reuters) - Sunwoda Electronic Co Ltd
* Says co signs agreement to sell 15 percent stake in Shenzhen-based automation equipment firm to Guangdong Senssun Weighing Apparatus Group Ltd, for 72 million yuan
* Says co will hold 5 percent stake in the automation equipment firm, down from 20 percent
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/dm6udK
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Police in Ohio's capital city say two officers who fatally shot a black man last summer followed department policy on using force.
Columbus police on Wednesday announced the review board's findings about the conduct of officers Samuel James and Marc Johnson in the shooting of 30-year-old Kareem Ali Nadir Jones last July .
Police say they spotted Jones walking between cars and behaving erratically, then fired when his behavior escalated into a perceived threat. Police say body camera video shows Jones reaching for a gun in his waistband.
His sister has said she thinks Jones was trying to toss the gun.
The officers weren't charged but face a lawsuit alleging the shooting was unjustified and they conspired to provide misleading information about what happened.
The local police union has denied those allegations.
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Vukmir's filing for Senate becomes record-setting for women
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republican Leah Vukmir's filing to run for U.S. Senate is record-setting for women.
Vukmir on Wednesday became the 41st woman in the two major parties nationwide to officially file to run for the Senate, the most ever. Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin submitted her nomination papers hours later on Wednesday.
They are among the largest field of women ever to run for the Senate. In 2016, 40 women ran for the Senate.
Vukmir says she's excited about what she calls a "historic number" of women running. Vukmir faces Kevin Nicholson in the primary. If she were to win, it would set up a race against Baldwin.
Vukmir says having two women running for the Senate would make it harder for Democrats to "play the victim card."
April 17 (Reuters) - Privet Fund Management:
* Privet fund offers US$11.00 per share to acquire Norsat International Inc
* Privet fund management - continues to maintain ownership and control of 1,027,170 shares of Norsat, representing about 17.6% of outstanding shares
* Privet fund management - sent to board of Norsat international letter indicating interest in acquiring 100% of common shares of Norsat not already owned
* Privet fund management - requested Norsat for access to updated financial and legal diligence information so that it can deliver "superior proposal"
* Privet fund management says it expressed "disappointment" in result of Norsat's negotiations with hytera
* Privet fund management says "does not view financial terms of proposed Hytera arrangement to be in best interests of Norsat shareholders at this time" Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Robin tries to get Barney's "Playbook" out of jealousy over his new girlfriend and Ted tries to get everything back that was borrowed from him.
In early February, Braeburn Pharmaceuticals pulled the plug on an initial public offering that it hoped would bring in $150 million to boost the development of a drug to treat opioid addiction. It had just announced the IPO two weeks earlier, about the time that Donald Trump was sworn in as President. But after a series of moves by the President-elect that included blasting Big Pharma CEOs for high drug prices and meeting with controversial candidates to head up the FDA, Braeburn’s executives abruptly decided the market environment “does not represent an appropriate financing opportunity,” the company said in a statement.
A state Senate panel Thursday advanced two voting-related bills previously vetoed by Gov. Chris Christie but that are expected to get a warmer reception from Gov. Phil Murphy.
If you're a frequent visitor to breweries in New Jersey , you're likely familiar with the law that requires you be provided a tour of the facility before purchasing a pint or flight.
It's time to hand out my weekly awards:
PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Dillon Brooks, Oregon Ducks
He averaged 25.5 PPG in two wins. Brooks hit the winning shot against UCLA.
TEAM OF THE WEEK
Oregon Ducks
The Ducks beat a pair of previously-unbeaten teams: UCLA and USC.
COACH OF THE WEEK
Tim Miles, Nebraska Cornhuskers
The Cornhuskers won at Indiana and at Maryland.
SHOCK OF THE WEEK
Georgia Tech over North Carolina
The Yellow Jackets stunned the Tar Heels in the ACC opener.
DIAPER DANDY OF THE WEEK
josh Okogie, Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
The 6-foot-4 Diaper Dandy had 26 points in the upset of North Carolina.
Motorist in Riverside found asleep: cops
GREENWICH — Police said they came across a motorist asleep at the wheel on East Putnam Avenue in Riverside Tuesday night.
Salvatore Longo, 71, of River Road Extension, Greenwich, was charged with driving while intoxicated. He was released without bail.
Spain's Guillermo Garcia-Lopez hits a shot to Russia's Daniil Medvedev at Wimbledon in London, England, on July 4, 2018. EPA-EFE/NEIL HALL
Russia's Daniil Medvedev returns the ball to Spain's Guillermo Garcia-Lopez at Wimbledon in London, England, on July 4, 2018. EPA-EFE/NEIL HALL
Daniil Medvedev of Russia earned a straight-set victory over Guillermo Garcia-Lopez of Spain 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 on Wednesday, advancing to Wimbledon's third round.
World No. 67 Medvedev needed one hour and 33 minutes to beat his world No. 65 opponent, who had participated 13 times at Wimbledon and reached the third round 10 years ago.
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YANGON -- A total of 285 people were killed and 1,073 others injured nationwide during a four-day water festival, the official Global New Light of Myanmar reported Tuesday.
The deaths were 13 more than that of last year's event.
Meanwhile, a total of 1,200 criminal cases were also registered during the water festival.
Among the deaths, 10 were in Nay Pyi Taw, 44 in Yangon, 36 in Mandalay, 26 in Sagaing region, 11 in Tanintharyi region, 37 in Bago region, 11 in Magway region, 20 in Mon state, 17 in Rakhine, 29 in Shan state and 28 in Ayeyawaddy region.
The criminal cases were related to murder, car accident, drug-use, theft, arm possession and group violence respectively, said the report.
This year's traditional Thingyan water festival ran from Thursday to Sunday.
During last year's water festival, a total of 272 people were killed and 1,086 others injured. (PNA)
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YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- A state prison will use equipment seized from an illegal marijuana grower to cultivate vegetables for poor people.
The Vindicator of Youngstown, Ohio, reports tens of thousands of dollars' worth of hydroponic equipment seized by police in Campbell has been donated to the Trumbull Correctional Institution for the prison's inmate agricultural program.
Inmates at the maximum security prison in northeast Ohio grew 10,000 pounds of food donated to poor people last year.
The equipment was seized during a raid in Campbell last September in which police found 56 marijuana plants.
Campbell Mayor Nick Phillips says equipment found during raids is usually destroyed but was instead donated after a prison official asked for it.
Phillips says "it's nice to see good coming from bad."
Noreen Martin, the longtime CEO of Martin Resorts, who built a respected collection of boutique hotels, has stepped down from her day-to-day responsibilities to become chairman of the board. Replacing her as CEO is Lori Keller, who joined the company in 2013, according to a news release.
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Ruts were left in the Field of Dreams during the vandalism (Radio Iowa/KMCH)
DYERSVILLE — A Dyersville man has been arrested for vandalizing the Field of Dreams movie site last week.
Twenty-year-old Austin Pape turned himself into Dubuque County authorities Thursday morning. Dyersville Police have charged Pape with second degree criminal mischief, a class D felony, as well as reckless driving. Maintenance workers discovered the vandalism at the Field of Dreams on the morning of January 23.
A vehicle had driven through the infield and outfield, leaving deep tire ruts and damaging the turf. The sprinkler system was also damaged. A Go Fund Me account was set up, with hopes of raising $15,000 to repair the damage and install a security system.
Over $19,000 has already been raised in just over one week, with nearly 600 people contributing.
March 30 (Reuters) -
* Singapore Exchange Ltd has in recent months held exploratory talks about possible tie-ups with overseas exchange operators - Bloomberg, citing sources
* Discussions with parties including Nasdaq, CME Group have ranged from potential collaborations to sale of stake in co or even a full merger - Bloomberg Source text - bloom.bg/2oAVoRs Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom)
Yo-yo tricks have come a long way since "walk the dog." Spend a few minutes with Ben Conde and you'll see what we mean. Conde is a professional competitor in offstring yo-yo and has been practicing yo-yo tricks since he was 4 years old. See how this trick master prepares for a global competition.
It’s no secret that B.C.’s facing a housing crunch and affordable rentals are hard to find in the Okanagan. One local family is going public with their personal struggle to find a suitable home and we ask the minister responsible how she plans to fix the problem. Megan Turcato has more.
(AP) - The ex-Hawaii employee who sent a false missile alert last month says he's devastated about causing panic, but he believed it was a real attack at the time.
The man in his 50s spoke to reporters Friday on the condition he not be identified because he fears for his safety after receiving threats.
He says the on-duty call he received on Jan. 13 didn't sound like a drill. However, state officials say other workers clearly heard the word "exercise" repeated several times.
He said it felt like he had been hit with a "body blow" when he realized it was just a drill and he has had difficulty eating and sleeping since.
The agency fired him.
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JERSEY CITY -- A two-alarm fire caused heavy damage to a pair of vacant homes on Grant Avenue late Monday night.
No one was injured when the blaze tore through the two buildings near Bergen Avenue. Firefighters extinguished the blaze in a defensive operation, meaning crews stayed outside of the buildings, officials said.
Jersey City working fire https://t.co/Q19jbphoC2 — Puck Stopper Photo (@PSPhoto1) April 24, 2018
The fire broke out about 24 hours after a four-alarm fire destroyed two buildings about a half mile up the road at 444 and 446 Bergen Ave. A third home suffered water damage and more than 40 residents were displaced.
Firefighters were briefly called back to the scene of that fire when debris began smoldering during the demolition of 444 Bergen Ave.
The American Red Cross is assisting residents who lost their homes.
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With a solar eclipse anticipated in the United States in a month, NASA and the American Astronomical Society warn that not all solar eclipse viewing glasses are safe. Handout TNS
A hat-trick from Tom Johnstone helped Wakefield Trinity to a 28-6 victory at Hull KR in their first outing of the Betfred Super League season.
Johnstone crossed twice in the first half to complement touchdowns from Bill Tupou and Liam Finn as Trinity eased into an 18-0 lead at the break.
Chris Clarkson bagged Rovers’ only try of the game on the resumption but Johnstone completed his hat-trick before Ryan Hampshire wrapped-up the victory with a try on his Wakefield debut.
For more than two years, FCA has been FSBO — that's For Sale By Owner — with no serious offers. Not anymore. Representatives of a well-known Chinese automaker made at least one offer this month to buy Fiat Chrysler Automobiles at a small premium over its market value, Automotive News has learned. The offer was rejected for not being enough, a source said. Meanwhile, other sources independently identified executives from other large Chinese automakers conducting their own due diligence on a potential purchase of FCA, including meeting last week with representatives of U.S. retail groups about a potential acquisition. A source said FCA executives have traveled to China to meet with Great Wall Motor Co. And Chinese delegations were seen last week at FCA's headquarters in Auburn Hills, Mich.
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THE Cotton Development Trust (CDT) has urged Government to increase budgetary allocation on agriculture related research and development towards the cotton sub-sectors to boost production.
CDT director Lwisya Silwimba said there is need to address challenges affecting the growth of the cotton sub-sector, which Zambia’s economy can greatly depend on as a strategic crop.
Mr Silwimba said in response to a query on Thursday, that it is important to continue growing cotton by constantly seeking to improve its competitiveness by making it financially sustainable.
“In this regard, great hope is placed on research and need to create markets for value addition. Another important factor is to increase budget spending on agriculture-related research and development and .. http://epaper.daily-mail.co.zm/
April 10 OncoMed Pharmaceuticals Inc said on Monday its experimental drug, in combination with Celgene Corp's Abraxane and chemotherapy, failed a mid-stage study as an initial therapy for advanced pancreatic cancer.
The trial was testing OncoMed's demcizumab, Abraxane and chemotherapy versus a combination of Abraxane, chemotherapy and a placebo.
The main goal was to slow disease progression.
Based on the lack of benefit over standard-of-care, which performed remarkably well, the company will discontinue the trial, OncoMed CEO Paul Hastings said. (Reporting by Akankshita Mukhopadhyay in Bengaluru; Editing by Sriraj Kalluvila)
Snowploughs at airports may soon be autonomous. For the first time, autonomous snowploughs, 20 metres long and 5.5 metres wide, have cleared snow from a runway. This project, which is known as Yeti and uses technology developed by Semcon, aims to increase efficiency and reduce delays at airports.
DECATUR, Ga. (AP) — Another major highway through Atlanta is closed, this one because an underground gas leak caused the fast lane to buckle. A motorcyclist hit the rising pavement at high speed and was critically injured after being flung into the air.
The pavement rose to nearly the height of a full-grown man before splitting into several pieces, witnesses said.
DeKalb County spokesman Andrew Cauthen says the man was hospitalized with multiple fractures after an underground gas leak buckled the HOV lane of Interstate 20.
County spokeswoman Sarah Page said all westbound lanes are closed until further notice several miles southeast of downtown Atlanta.
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This latest infrastructure problem will only snarl more traffic in the congested city, adding east-west complications to commutes already complicated by the collapse of an overpass on Interstate 85, a key north-south artery, due to an arson fire.
The MTA is phasing out its bar carts on Long Island Rail Road platforms, its final train service to lose the track-side alcohol service.Five bar carts at Penn Station, along with one each at the Jamaica Station, Atlantic Terminal and Hunterspoint Avenue, will end March 27.Bar cars were eliminated for Metro North at Grand Central back in December 2016.The MTA released this statement:"This service was subject to various reviews that led us to conclude that it's not our core competency and that we should stay focused on providing safe and reliable transportation. Other retailers meet this market."The decision was made with little public notification. The bartenders began telling their customers on Friday afternoon.It didn't even come up in Monday morning's LIRR Committee meeting. There was apparently too much other material to discuss.----------
March 19(Reuters) - Fuyao Glass Industry Group Co Ltd
* Says it plans to pay cash dividend of 7.5 yuan per 10 shares (before tax) to the company’s shareholders for 2017
Source text in Chinese:goo.gl/bKkh5L
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
Residents in the Slocan Valley can attend a meeting next month to learn about a potential mosquito control program in the area.
The RDCK Board of Directors received the completed feasibility study on the matter last week.
Shari Imada, Environmental Services Coordinator with the RDCK says it outlines a number of details, including the cost.
Imada says it also outlines boundaries for the potential treatment area which recommends 32 sites in total.
More information will be available at the public meeting on April 26 at the Winlaw Hall.
A referendum is anticipated on the issue.
(February 2, 2018) POLAND – Prime Minister Morawiecki spoke yesterday regarding the bill to amend the law of the Institute of National Remembrance.
“Holocaust denial is not only denial of German crimes, but also other ways of falsifying history. One of the worst type of this lie occurs when someone diminishes the responsibility of real perpetrators and attributes that responsibility to their victims. We want to fight against this lie, in every form. This is why we are amending the law of the Institute of National Remembrance. Death camps where millions of Jews were murdered were not Polish. This truth deserves protection, as it is part of the historical truth of the Holocaust.”
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As Fourth of July week fizzles out, so should the extreme heat, according to the National Weather Service.
A cold front is headed for the city that will knock temperatures down to the 80s, said NWS meteoroligst Carlie Buccola.
Thursday’s temps should only reach 88 degrees before dropping to 75 overnight.
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That’s when the cold front will start to kick in — Friday is forecast to reach a muggy high of 84, Buccola said.
“That will bring heavy rain during the day,” she said.
Showers will taper off into the night as the mercury drops to 64 degrees.
Saturday will see a high temperature of 79 degrees, and although it’s too early to tell, Sunday looks to be just as cool.
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“For Saturday and Sunday the weekend looks pretty nice,” she said. “We will have a break in the heat.”
Entertainer Alan Cumming shared on Instagram this week that after a hearing with the State Liquor Authority, his NYC venue Club Cumming will be resuming live entertainment.
The venue was instructed to cease all live performances in March, due to lack of proper permits.
Check out Alan's Instagram post below!
Club Cumming has been described as "a mixture of performance, DJs [and] theme nights as eclectic and unexpected as Alan himself. A home for everyone of all ages, all genders, all sexualities, who all enjoy letting go and making some mischief. No judgments, no attitude, no rules, except kindness, acceptance and fun."
In addition to his iconic, Tony Award-winning performance in Kander and Ebb's classic musical CABARET, Cumming's other Broadway credits include MACBETH, THE THREEPENNY OPERA and DESIGN FOR LIVING. He currently stars on TV in "The Good Wife."
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Daily 4 Night" game were:
0-0-4-8, Sum It Up: 12
(zero, zero, four, eight; Sum It Up: twelve)
A man was pistol-whipped and robbed of cash in his west Little Rock apartment Monday night, he told police.
The 22-year-old victim said it happened about 9:45 p.m. after he let a friend of a friend inside his residence in the 1500 block of Green Mountain Drive.
The unidentified male hit the victim on the head with a pistol several times until he blacked out, then took $50 in cash and ran off, according to a Little Rock Police Department report.
The victim later ran to the 11700 block of Rainwood Road, where he met officers, the report states. He was reportedly transported to Baptist Medical Health Center for treatment.
Police named a suspect in the report, but no one with that name appeared in the Pulaski County jail online inmate roster as of Tuesday morning.
Who is Sam Runion? Living proof that drafting in baseball is anything but a science, and a player the Royals selected ahead of Danny Duffy in 2007.
Feb. 15 police regionalization discussion by borough is a chance for public to ask questions
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Got a minute? Here’s your mid-day roundup of all your need-to-know news in fashion, beauty, entertainment, and beyond.
Bella Thorne let her sister dye her hair bright pink. [Teen Vogue]
As if a Kim Kardashian West beauty brand wasn’t enough, the “KUWTK” star is releasing a fragrance later this year, too. [Bustle]
You have to see Chrissy Teigen take down this Twitter troll. [Marie Claire]
The women who make Ivanka Trump-brand clothes are the least paid in all of Asia. [Racked]
This woman was kicked out of a mall in Michigan for her tank top, and we’re having a hard time seeing why. [People]
Kat Von D teased her Instagram followers with her soon-to-be-released glitter lipsticks. [InStyle]
The meaning behind the Ray-Ban name is so painfully obvious, we’re embarrassed we didn’t already know. [Cosmo AU]
IKEA might team up with Amazon, and we’re freaking out. [Inc]
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French President Emmanuel Macron lauds agreement between rival Libyan leaders as "crucial step" for the country
Sometimes all it takes is a little magic to get things done.
Teenager Drew Anthony had a pretty rough upbringing, growing up in the inner city without his father who was killed in a drive by shooting when Anthony was just 3. But against the odds, he continued to excel in school, even learning to speak German and Italian.
Anthony’s dream of being an Opera star is what really kept him afloat — until he was forced out of college last year because he couldn’t afford the tuition. But the magic of the Universe was on young Anthony’s side. St. Luke’s choral director invited Anthony to perform one night, which went on to be Anthony’s greatest performance of his life so far.
That day, the audience raised $40,000 for Drew — enough to cover his next year of college. This video is proof that dreams do come true if you allow them to work themselves out.
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Rohnert Park Mayor Pam Stafford is seen presenting Jusdon Snyder’s posthumous proclamation as a citizen of Rohnert Park to Yatin Shah. Judson’s name was added to a perpetual plaque that hangs in city hall. The Community Voice was also recognized for its 25 years of service and was presented with a proclamation from Mayor Pam Stafford. Robert Grant
AMARAVATI: Andhra Pradesh Energy Minister and Telugu Desam Party (TDP) state president K Kala Venkat Rao said that the state government was extremely dissatisfied with the absence of major allocations in the Union Budget.
A cabinet meeting, which was held on Friday, took a serious note of the injustices meted out to the state by the Centre.
Rao told media that Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu instructed the Secretaries of all state departments to find out details of the specific allocations claimed to be made to Andhra Pradesh by the respective Ministries in Delhi.
The minister highlighted the decisions taken by the cabinet like setting up of Andhra Pradesh Content Corporation, Andhra Pradesh Drone Corporation, setting up of maternal and child health care center in Guntur General Hospital with 597 beds, World Bank Loan for development of medical infrastructure, urban housing project of building five lakh houses within a year among others.
Experts on each of the nations included in Roger Hardy’s chronicle of Middle East politics will probably find something omitted or amiss in his country-by-country assessment. Even so, Hardy does excellent work of sorting and synthesizing by clearly outlining the historical causes of the Israeli-Palestinian problem and the challenges of modernity, nationalism and Islam as they played out in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq, Jordan and elsewhere. A former Middle East analyst for the BBC, Hardy doesn’t neglect the voices of women and gives play to the region’s pawns as well as its knights and rooks. Hardy sees French and British imperialism of the early 20th century as one root of ongoing problems, including contradictory promises made to local populations, arbitrary borders and the influence of foreign oil companies.
As the temperatures outside fall, it’s time to break out your slow cooker for hearty family meals. Just in time for the season, Cheryl Alters Jamison releases her latest cookbook, Texas Slow Cooking.
As the award-winning author of 20 previous cookbooks, Jamison shares her passion and secrets for stews, roasts and more -all with a Texas/southwestern flavor.
Join Jamison this Sunday, October 8 at Collected Works in Santa Fe for a launch party. Festivities start at 6 p.m. and will feature a book signing and free samples from one of the premier recipes. For more information, visit ExcitedAboutFood.com
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TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — A trailblazing nonprofit group set up to boost coverage of local news in New Jersey just got $5 million in the state's new budget.
It's part of the $37.4 billion spending plan signed by Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy.
But advocates see it as an important and innovative way to use public money to encourage more local news reporting following a sharp decline in such coverage industrywide in recent years.
Detractors worry the model could lead to government interference.
Lawmakers say the funding will help focus more resources on local issues in a state dominated by the New York and Philadelphia media markets.
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A bill setting up a consortium that would award grants under the program awaits Murphy's signature. It would include political appointees, and representatives from five state colleges and the news media.
A man who was wanted on a European Arrest Warrant has been captured by police in West Yorkshire.
Atilla Foeldesi, 45, was being hunted by the authorities in connection with crimes committed in Hungary.
He had been sentenced to more than five years in prison for various offences, including human trafficking and theft.
West Yorkshire Police issued an appeal for information on his whereabouts at the start of the month.
The force said Foeldesi, who was also known to use the name Foldesi, had been living in the Beeston area of Leeds.
A police spokesman today said that Foeldesi had been arrested on Saturday evening in the West Yorkshire area.
He added: "The public and media are thanked for sharing the appeal."
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Reno “Bill” Ager, owner of the historic Royal Hotel in Yampa, which burned to the ground in January 2015, may have found a way to avoid litigation with Routt County over a long put-off asbestos cleanup at the charred site.
However, the Board of Commissioners on Tuesday directed County Attorney Erick Knaus to proceed with filing a lawsuit to acquire ownership of the site. That step is necessary in order for the county to land a …read more
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Ride-hail driver charged with raping passenger
BOSTON (AP) — An Uber driver charged with raping a female passenger has been held on $10,000 bail.
Ranjan Thapa pleaded not guilty at his arraignment Monday.
Boston police say the 26-year-old Thapa, of Everett, was pulled over by Northeastern University police at about 1 a.m. Sunday.
University police noticed that his passenger appeared to be in distress and may have been a victim of sexual assault, so summoned city police.
The woman was taken to the hospital and after an investigation, police arrested Thapa.
Thapa's family said they were shocked by the allegations and described him as a full-time student who worked two jobs.
His lawyer said the sexual encounter was consensual.
Uber called the allegations "deeply troubling" and said Thapa is no longer driving for the company.
You likely won't see absolutely everything from a given artist, let alone every artist under the sun. As the Library's Megan Halsbland explains, it's more about representative works, including from cultural groups that don't get much attention in the conventional collection.
The institution isn't stopping there, either. It's also launching a Web Cultures Web Archive that will pick sites that document cultural development on the internet, such as legendary GIFs or memes. It'll join the Library's American Folklife Center, so those viral images won't be left in isolation -- they'll be treated with the same respect as a classic song and other slices of Americana.
William and Kate wrapped up warm to watch ski-jumping in Norway
Screams and shouts greeted their arrival at Hartvig Nissen School where they met the stars of a Norwegian drama.
After asking one what he was studying Kate, in a Dolce & Gabbana coat, said: “I did physics and chemistry A-level, no not physics – biology.”
She said: “I went to a school called Marlborough College and then on to university which is where I met William, to St Andrews university in Scotland.
“Miles away, freezing cold. But I can’t complain about that being here. It’s much colder here.”
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South Carolina Senator Paul Campbell was charged on November 4 after running into the back of a woman’s vehicle in the Lowcountry.
The woman who was hit in the accident has filed a lawsuit seeking damages for Campbell’s “negligent, careless and reckless actions.”
Recently, officials released video of Sen. Campbell taking a blood alcohol content test. During the test, Campbell asked the trooper if he assumed that Campbell was driving. Campbell later identifies himself as a state legislator during the exam.
Campbell also tells the trooper that he’s “never done drugs in his life.”
Authorities say Campbell registered a blood alcohol content of .09, which is above the legal limit.
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DJ Khaled and Kevin Hart Go to War Over Heat vs. 76ers!!!
DJ Khaled and Kevin Hart Go to War Over Heat vs. 76ers!!!
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Most polite war ever!!!
Here's DJ Khaled telling TMZ Sports why the Miami Heat will come back and beat the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA playoffs.
And here's Kevin Hart explaining why Khaled's OUT OF HIS DAMN MIND!!!
The Heat are currently down 3-1 to the 76ers -- and Philly can close it out Tuesday night in the City of Brotherly Love.
But Khaled -- who's a diehard Heat fan -- ain't giving up hope. In fact, he says Miami has that championship pedigree you can't ever count out.
Enter Kevin Hart (or exit Kevin Hart) who says he's getting on a plane and heading to Philly ... and shocker, he's repping hard for his squad.
We'll see who emerges victorious Tuesday night ...
A new book titled State Of Affairs: Rethinking Infidelity shines a light on the rise in married women cheating on their husbands.
Since 1990, the number of married women cheating on their husbands has risen by 40 percent while the percentage of men cheating on their wives has stayed the same.
The book reveals that a lot of women turned to infidelity, not to blow up a marriage and family but to stay in them. One woman said she was nicer to her husband when she had something “special going on just for her.” She was kinder, more patient and “less of a bitch.”
A lot of women who cheated loved their husbands but thought married life was dull and constraining. The women felt they did more work in maintaining that “married” lifestyle. They needed something extra whether it was physical, emotional or psychological.
What do you think about this? Do you know a woman who is in a seemingly happy marriage that cheated on her husband? Did she tell you why?
A photo of the Istanbul nightclub shooting suspect released by Turkish police on Monday. Istanbul police
Police in Istanbul released Monday what they said was an image of the suspect taken from security footage.
“Efforts to find the terrorist are continuing,” Turkish Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu told reporters Sunday. “God willing, he will be caught in a short period of time. This was a massacre, a truly inhuman savagery.”
Twenty-eight of the dead were foreigners, Turkish Health Ministry officials said.
Canadian, Iraqi, Saudi, Indian, Lebanese, Tunisian, Kuwaiti and Syrian citizens are among the dead.
The Kathua Chief Judicial Magistrate on Tuesday rejected the bail application of the juvenile accused in the rape and murder incident of an 8-year-old girl.
In Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district, the minor girl belonging to a nomadic Muslim tribe was allegedly abducted, drugged, gang-raped, tortured and killed in January.
In the wake of the incident, President Ram Nath Kovind, on April 22, promulgated the ordinance the Criminal Law (Amendment) Ordinance, 2018, for effective deterrence against the commission of rape.
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The ordinance seeks the death penalty for the rapists of girls below 12 years of age and stringent punishment for perpetrators of rape particularly of girls below 16 years.
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Orlando Bloom’s break up with Katy Perry was one for the ages. Poor Orlando… how do you top Katy Perry?
Well, he’s actually had no problem finding another celeb to date. Though it’s not serious, reports say that Orlando and Nina Dobrev, from “Vampire Diaries,” are seeing each other, and this is only a month after the breakup.
The two have known each other for years, but things only recently started to heat up. Orlando isn’t looking for anything serious so we might not have a hot new celebrity power couple for a while.
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ANTIOCH (BCN) — Fire investigators believe the substance that sickened 11 people inside a JCPenney store in Antioch on Tuesday was possibly pepper spray, according to a Contra Costa County Fire Protection District spokesman.
Fire officials first reported the trouble at about 7:30 p.m. inside the store at 4951 Slatten Ranch Road.
“Once we arrived on scene, we had 11 people complain about some type of problems breathing,” Fire Inspector Steve Aubert said.
All of the victims complained of breathing trouble and two people were taken to the Kaiser Permanente Antioch Medical Center for treatment, Aubert said.
Hazardous materials crews were able to clear the store by 9:30 p.m., Aubert said.
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ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) – A Southwest Airlines pilot has been arrested on a weapons charge in New York after airport security officers found a loaded handgun in his carry-on bag.
Albany County Sheriff Craig Apple says 55-year-old Erik Gibson was slated to pilot a flight to Tampa, Florida, on Monday morning when Transportation Security Administration officers found the gun during routine screening.
Apple says Gibson, who’s from Louisiana, told authorities he forgot he was carrying the gun. He had flown to Albany from New Orleans on Sunday but had gone through a crew line that didn’t have security screening.
Apple said Gibson was charged with misdemeanor weapon possession and released on $200 bail.
Officials don’t know if he has a lawyer, and Southwest didn’t reply to an email seeking comment.
It was the second gun found by Albany baggage screeners in four weeks.
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FORT ATKINSON -- On Sunday, July 15, St. Joseph School's Home and School Association will be hosting its ninth annual golf outing at the Koshkonong Mounds Country Club located at W7670 Koshkonong Mounds Rd., Fort Atkinson.
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All are welcome to support St. Joseph Catholic School in Fort Atkinson and enjoy a day of fun and fellowship.
Officers shut down the northbound lanes of Highway 99 in Merced County Sunday night after a pedestrian was hit by multiple cars while trying to cross the highway. The man died at the scene, according to the California Highway Patrol.Authorities said the man tried to cross traffic near Collier Road when he was struck around 7:45 p.m. The victim's identity has not been released, but authorities describe him as a Hispanic man from Delhi in his 50s.Traffic in the area is being diverted while investigators determine why the man crossed the highway, the CHP said.Stay with ABC30 for updates.
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The new head of the nation's top public health agency is getting paid nearly twice what his predecessor made and far more than other past directors, government officials confirmed.
Curragh Racecourse has today announced a series of music nights titled “Summer Sounds at the Curragh” which are set to take place at the track this summer.
The dates, with an emphasis on Friday evening racing, include June 8 and 29; August 31 and combine great racing with live music.
“Summer Sounds at the Curragh” incorporates a mix of fresh young Irish talent and on the opening night, June 8, Seo Linn will kick off the three-night series followed on June 29 by 2FM DJ Bláthnaid Treacy
Happy birthday to today’s dude, Brandon George, who turns 5 today. His parents are Flavil and Donna George, and sister is Ellery George. Sister and brother-in-law are Cecily and Chris Wise, and niece is Raelyn Wise. Grandparents are Jim and Marilyn Lowry and Flavil and Linda George.
Happy birthday to today’s dude, Brandon George, who turns 5 today. His parents are Flavil and Donna George, and sister is Ellery George. Sister and brother-in-law are Cecily and Chris Wise, and niece is Raelyn Wise. Grandparents are Jim and Marilyn Lowry and Flavil and Linda George. http://www.durantdemocrat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/web1_BrandonFebDude.jpg Happy birthday to today’s dude, Brandon George, who turns 5 today. His parents are Flavil and Donna George, and sister is Ellery George. Sister and brother-in-law are Cecily and Chris Wise, and niece is Raelyn Wise. Grandparents are Jim and Marilyn Lowry and Flavil and Linda George.
Racketeering, gambling trial for ex-Ohio mayor to begin
NILES, Ohio (AP) — A former longtime Ohio mayor accused of taking bribes in exchange for jobs and running an illegal gambling house is about to go on trial.
Former Niles Mayor Ralph Infante has pleaded not guilty to multiple charges including tampering with records, theft in office, illegal gambling and racketeering. He was mayor of the northeastern Ohio city for 24 years before losing the 2015 Democratic primary.
The Warren Tribune Chronicle reports Infante's trial was scheduled to begin Monday in Trumbull County.
The Ohio Attorney General's Office has said the 63-year-old Infante received nearly $200,000 in unreported cash, income and gifts and ran an illegal gambling house in Girard.
Infante's wife, Judith, pleaded no contest last week to one charge each of filing false income tax records and falsifying records.
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The holiday season is synonymous with the bell ringers with the Salvation Army. That is where 40% of their donations is from those red buckets.
You hear about big donations when the season starts and this year, there was A HUGE donation last Wednesday.
Volunteers were checking the bucket outside of a grocery store in Portland, Oregon and there was a $100 bill on top. Then they realized that it wasn’t just one $100 bill.
Turned out someone who walked by and threw in a HUNDRED $100 bills in the bucket. Now, if you do the math, that’s TEN THOUSAND BUCKS!
That is the largest single donation that the Portland area has ever received!
The largest in the US was when someone dropped half-a-million dollars into a Salvation Army kettle in Minnesota!
In what is possibly the greatest idea that took far too long to happen, General Mills appears to be releasing a hot-cocoa-flavored Cocoa Puffs cereal. A photo shared by Instagram user JunkFoodAisle shows a mock-up of the new limited-edition cereal box with not much more info beyond the fact that the breakfast option is coming soon. However, after a little more searching, we found the cereal on Target's website, which means it's a very real and delicious treat that we'll be able to get our hands on any minute now.
Each box will be available for $3 at Target and possibly other retailers. No official word on how limited of a run this flavor option will be, so you should probably just go grab a box as soon as you can. You wouldn't want to miss out on this!
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Willy Porter and Carmen Nickerson celebrate the release of the new Porter Nickerson record "Bonfire to Ash" this December at Turner Hall Ballroom. Together these highly accomplished artists take audiences on a unique musical ride full of heart, grit, energy, and fun that showcases the best of what live music has to offer.
Khartoum — The Vice President of the Republic, Aassabo Mohamed Abdul Rahman has given directives that the first period of all the country's schools would be about the holy Quds, and enlightening students on its importance.
During his address Friday, to the second festival of chastity at the Teachers Hall in Khartoum, organized by the trade union of the workers of education in Khartoum state, in celebration of the marriage of 100 couples, Hassbo noted that the collective marriage contributes in realizing the family's stability which is the base of renaissance and development.
He lauded teachers on entire country, and especially in Khartoum state.
On his part, the Wali (governor) of Khartoum state, Lt. Gen. Abdul Rahim Mohamed Husein has appreciated efforts of the teachers in promotion of education in the state, indicating concern over the teachers and to realize their aspirations.
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SAN FRANCISCO -- A U.S. federal appeals court is weighing in on an unusual lawsuit by a group of young people who say the Trump administration is violating their constitutional rights by failing to address climate change.
A three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments Monday from attorneys for the administration and the 21 young people, who range in age from 10 to 21.
The Trump administration wants the 9th Circuit to order a lower court to dismiss the suit, saying it is broad and without merit.
The San Jose Mercury News reports that two of the judges voiced skepticism about the administration's request.
The lawsuit was originally filed against the Obama administration in 2015.
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Jarrett Stidham will be Auburn’s starting quarterback for the opener against Georgia Southern.
Tigers coach Gus Malzahn announced in a Twitter post Monday that he had just informed the team of the decision. Malzahn posted that “the team is excited for Jarrett and ready for the season.”
The 6-foot-3, 214-pound sophomore enrolled in January and beat out returning starter Sean White. Auburn opens Sept. 2 at Jordan-Hare Stadium.
Stidham was the offensive MVP in Auburn’s spring game, when White was sidelined while recovering from surgery to repair a broken right forearm sustained in the Sugar Bowl loss to Oklahoma.
Stidham passed for 1,165 yards and 12 touchdowns as a freshman at Baylor in 2015. He arrived in Auburn after spending last fall at a junior college with no football program.
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Faced with a backlog of applications for recreational marijuana licenses, the Oregon Liquor Control Commission says it will set aside any applications received after June 15 until the pileup is cleared.
The commission says it has issued almost 1,900 recreational marijuana licenses since April 2016 as well as almost 29,000 marijuana worker permits.
The agency says the pace of application submissions has not eased, causing the review process to lengthen.
To power through the backlog, the agency says it will temporarily shift employees to focus on renewals and applications that have already been submitted.
Executive director Steve Marks says the temporary suspension of new licenses will help the agency fulfill its regulatory duties and provide timely responses to businesses in the industry.
The Oregon Legislature is expected to look at the issue next year.
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ZOONA has reduced its charges by up to 50 percent to support Government’s efforts to enable people to access safe and reliable financial services.
Company managing director Misozi Bukali said the reduction follows wide consultations with customers and stakeholders in the country.
Ms Bukali said on Thursday evening that charges vary depending on how much one is transacting on the platform.
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During his opening speech, UAE’s minister of finance Al Tayer stressed the need to develop sustainable government revenues by depending on alternative resources, controlling expenditure and adjusting financials to drive economic growth, while maintaining global financial and economic stability.
“The decline in oil prices in the UAE led to a number of opportunities for the economic restructuring, promoting economic diversification policies, which were laid down since the early eighties by the late Shaikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, followed by the guidance of His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan. These policies play an important role in promoting sources of income, building a knowledge based economy, with a strong spirit of excellence and innovation,” Al Tayer said at the meeting.
Steven Yeun's time on The Walking Dead might be over, but that doesn't mean he's left blood and gore behind. The actor plays the extremely disturbing lead in Mayhem, whose office building is beset by a virus that turns normal employees into unhinged, bloodthirsty aggressors who are all promptly locked inside for eight hours by the CDC. The horror flick — which has some major The Belko Experiment vibes — also stars Samara Weaving and will hit theaters, video on demand, and digital HD on Nov. 11.
For Nick Mulvey and his new album Wake Up Now, the answers are sought and found within.
“This record reflects all that’s been happening in my life recently, as a man and as an artist,” he says, “trying to answer a call to be a better person.
“The world seems so lacking in respect for the true value of life, for the planet, and for social justice. But seeds of hope are everywhere.
“I’m not saying it’s simple at all and I can be as lost as anybody, but I know there are maps – I sing about those maps.”
Wake Up Now is the “clearer” follow-up for the former Portico Quartet’s Mercury Prize-nominated debut First Mind,
Nick says: “In the past I’ve veiled my lyrics in metaphor, but I want to be clearer now. My ambition is to be simple, to speak plainly and to be understood. I shied away before because I wasn’t ready to be this direct in my writing. Now I am ready. And I realised it’s important in these times for artists to be brave and bold.”
Nick plays The Leadmill tonight, Friday, October 6 – see leadmill.co.uk
The attorneys of the CREO-SUMA alliance have appealed this Sunday against the National Electoral Council’s resolution to deny the total re-counting of the votes and has requested a new vote-by-vote count.
The representatives of the candidate representing the political opposition, Guillermo Lasso, base their request on Section 260 of the Code of Democracy. The Electoral Dispute Court will have seven days to respond to this request.
CREO maintains that the partial count ordered by the National Electoral Council for Tuesday, April 18, is “a show.” And this party claims the existence of 13,000 vote tally sheets with zero white votes, and another thirty-one thousand sheets in which white votes are less than three. They also refer to supposed faults “in the whole system, since results do not add up.”
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× Des Moines student arrested, accused of bring gun to school
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A 17-year-old student has been arrested after police say he brought a loaded handgun to his Des Moines high school and fought with a police officer.
Police say the incident happened around 10:30 a.m. Friday at Scavo High School.
Police spokesman Sgt. Paul Parizek says the student was acting suspiciously and fled when he was confronted by an officer. Police say he fought with the officer before being subdued. The gun was then found in his backpack.
Parizek says after being arrested, the student threatened to return and kill the arresting officer. Police say the teen was taken to a hospital, but did not say whether he was ill or injured.
Police have not released the teen’s name. The Associated Press generally does not name juveniles charges with a crime.
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Mass shootings like the Las Vegas massacre always bring up the debate over gun control.
22News asked Congressman Richard Neal if stricter gun laws could prevent future tragedies.
He said there should be more focus on mental health screenings and treatment, and that early intervention could save lives.
“The second amendment doesn’t suggest that you can’t have a conversation about how to keep guns out of the hands of those who would perpetrate these horrific crimes, and that’s exactly what we witnessed,” said Neal.
Congressman Neal also said he opposes de-regulation of silencers, which are legal to use for lawful purposes in 42 of the 50 states.
Only police can legally possess them in Massachusetts.
A top aide to President Donald Trump suggested that special counsel Robert Mueller is biased even as the White House worked to end a day of speculation over whether the president is considering firing the head of the Russia probe. FEC report: Mueller's team includes big Democrat donors.
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Scientists have been given the go ahead for gene editing
Two major science bodies in the US have said gene modification should be allowed if it prevents disease from being passed down from parent to offspring.
The National Academy of Sciences and National Academy of Medicine have released a landmark report sanctioning the medical research that will allow scientists to modify human egg cells, sperm or embryos by removing or adding different DNA.
Gene editing is already practised, but only on non-heritable living cells.
However, the new move will allow scientists to edit the human germline – DNA which is inherited.
Ally Neilsen had 47 assists to lead the Trumbull High girls volleyball team to a 3-2 victory over Westhill High on Friday.
Becca Lubbert had 29 digs for the Eagles in the 25-12, 28-26, 22-25, 19-25, 15-10) decision.
Krystina Schueler had 16 kills and four blocks, as Trumbull improved to 8-2 overall and 7-2 in the FCIAC.
Julia Roberto had 13 kills and four blocks.
Sarah Huckabee Sanders Chokes Back Tears ... Kid Reporter Grills Her on School Shootings
Sarah Huckabee Sanders Chokes Up When Kid Asks About School Shootings
Sarah Huckabee Sanders finally cracked ... she got very emotional when an intrepid young (very young) reporter asked what the Trump administration was doing to prevent school shootings.
The school kid, Benje Choucroun, was reporting for "TIME for Kids" at Wednesday's White House Press briefing -- and fired off a solid question about the very real fears of children across America. Sanders, who normally remains stone-faced through all manner of crises, actually broke down ... her voice quivering as she responded.
Sanders does have 3 children, so seems the 13-year-old reporter's question really hit home.
Federal and local authorities evacuated a terminal at the Port of Charleston in South Carolina on Wednesday to investigate a “potential threat” in a container ship, the U.S. Coast Guard said.
Coast Guard officials described the threat as a possible “dirty bomb” on the Maersk Memphis ship docked in the Wando Terminal, where hazardous materials crews and rescue workers were seen working, an NBC affiliate in South Carolina reported.
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The U.S. Coast Guard said in statement authorities were made aware of the potential threat in a container aboard the vessel at about 8 p.m. local time (midnight GMT) and that the terminal had been evacuated.
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April 11 Foreign investors net sold about $6 billion of Malaysian debt in March, their seventh consecutive and biggest sales since January 2011, according to the central bank data. Foreign sales of Malaysian bonds accelerated since November last year, after the central bank had asked foreign banks to stop trading ringgit non-deliverable forwards (NDFs), offshore contracts they use to hedge their exposure to the currency. Foreigners were unable to hedge their risk in onshore markets because of lack of liquidity. On the other hand, foreigners net bought Indian and Indonesian bonds in March. There were inflows of $3.9 billion and $2.4 billion in Indian and Indonesian bonds respectively. March inflows in Indian bonds was the biggest in at least 15 years as per government data. For graphic :tmsnrt.rs/2p25ufi tmsnrt.rs/29uYjbz (Reporting By Gaurav Dogra & Patturaja Murugaboopathy; Editing by Sherry Jacob-Phillips)
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JACKSON, N.Y. (AP) — Authorities in New York are searching for a bull that escaped a livestock auction show.
WTEN-TV reports (http://bit.ly/2lNOnMC ) that the bull’s owner was unloading the animal from a trailer outside a livestock barn in Cambridge when it sprinted away Tuesday night. Police say the bull was almost hit by a car in the street.
Cambridge police and New York State Police are currently searching for the animal.
Authorities are warning people to stay away from the bull because it’s agitated.
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Officials say a woman caught trying to smoke on a Southwest flight has been arrested after shouting she was going to kill everyone on the plane.
Sacramento County sheriff's spokesman Shaun Hampton said Monday that 24-year-old Valerie Curbelo was arrested on the tarmac when the plane landed Saturday.
Hampton says when the crew stopped Curbelo from having a cigarette in the plane's bathroom, she threatened to kill all the passengers and crew and became combative.
Southwest said in a statement that the flight from Portland, Oregon, received priority treatment from air traffic control and landed safely in Sacramento.
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In a jailhouse interview with KOVR-TV, Curbelo, of Sandy, Oregon, said anxiety drove her to smoke.
She said she didn't know why she made the death threats, adding that it wasn't typical behavior for her.
PKK/YPG terrorists attacked a Turkish border outpost in southern Kilis province with anti-tank missiles on Saturday, killing one soldier and injuring five others.
The cross border attack from Syria's Afrin region targeted the border outpost of Saatli village, which is located some 20 kilometers northwest of Kilis city center.
The watchtower of the outpost was hit by a missile, increasing the number of injured soldiers. Initial reports stated that six soldiers were injured in the attack, with two in critical condition.
However, a statement by the Turkish Armed Forces later in the day said that one soldier was killed in the attack.
The statement added that another soldier was killed in clashes in Afrin.
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Winter's End Festival have announced the stage times for their inaugural event.
The Summer's End offshoot takes place from this Thursday 26 April until Sunday 29 at Chepstow Drill Hall. There are still some tickets available for the event, which can be purchased from the event website.
The opening night, featuring Gordon Giltrap with support from Carrie Martin, is being run as its own event, so separate tickets are required for that. All stage times are subject to change.
Thursday 26th April
Doors 7.00
Carrie Martin 7.30 - 8.15
Gordon Giltrap 8.30 - 10.30 (including an interval)
Friday 27th April
Doors 6.30
Hekz 7.30 to 8.30
Mystery 9.00 - 11
Saturday 28th April
Doors 12.00
MultiStory 12.30 - 1.30
Alan Reed 1.50 - 3.00
Galahad 3.50 - 5.00
Clive Mitten C: Live Collective 6.20 - 7.45
Arena 9.15 - 11.15
Sunday 29th April
Doors 12.00
Karmamoi 12.30 - 1.30
Verbal Delirium 1.50 - 3.00
Jump 3.50 - 5.10
TigerMothTales 6.30 - 8.00
Lifesigns 9.30 - 11.00
After going undefeated in the last week of 2016, the Rockets are undeniably elite. Nearly every pundit would agree that it isn’t a fluke anymore.
In a season where the Houston Rockets were expected to hover around .500, they’re on pace to win more than 60 games. Under Mike D’Antoni‘s leadership, the Rockets are a completely different team than the one that suited up last year. James Harden is back to being an MVP candidate and Houston is fun again.
It’s easy for me to be biased, but even national pundits argue that the Rockets are back to title contention. As we started 2017, many outlets released their first power rankings of the new year. In an unsurprising turn of events, nobody has Houston ranked lower than fourth.
All power rankings are just opinions, but perhaps no person’s NBA thoughts carry more weight than that of ESPN’s Marc Stein, who put the Rockets behind only last year’s Finals teams:
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC (WCBD) — A large alligator gave one Mount Pleasant family a scare Easter morning.
Homeowner Steve Polston says they thought someone was breaking into their house when they found an alligator had climbed on the porch.
They say the gator had to climb a 15 foot staircase, break through a screen, climb through a doorway, and then push furniture out of the way.
Wildlife experts say this type of behavior is not unusual for alligators during this time of the year. They are making their way out of hibernation and into warmer waters. They start new feeding patterns and defend their territory as they move into mating season.
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THE insurance industry posted an 11.1 percent growth in premium income during the first half of 2017, with all the sectors posting expansion during the period, regulators said on Monday.
Data from the Insurance Commission placed the industry’s total premium income at P117.29 billion from January to June, up from P105.52 billion in 2016.
“It should be recalled that during the first half of 2016, the insurance sector experienced a 9.11 percent decline in premium income to P105.52 billion from P116.11 billion posted during the same period in 2015.
”This year, however, the insurance industry posted a positive growth in terms of premiums generated as early as the first half of the year,” Insurance Commissioner Dennis Funa said in a statement released on Monday. MAYVELIN U. CARABALLO
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Office workers in Scunthorpe and Brigg have voted the latest offer from Wetherspoons a real winner.
For The Blue Bell Inn and The White Horse are offering bottomless brews of coffee or tea all day long.
A one-off payment of £1.20 entitles customers to endless free refills from 8am onwards.
Hot chocolate is not yet part of the free refills offer.
For those who know their latte from their mocha, the two pubs use only Italian coffee called Lavazza.
The tea is from Tetley – now owned by the Indian-based Tata Group.
In other pub news, two rival bar operators are reported to be in the running to buy the freehold of The Britannia bar and nightclub in Scunthorpe.
Both prospective bidders, who have not yet been identified, viewed the premises at the corner of the High Street and Frodingham Road recently.
QUITE THE TRIP Voyager 2 Left Earth 40 Years Ago And It's Mindbogglingly Far Away From Us Now
It's easy to think about a satellite traveling over 30,000 miles per hour and go "yeah, must be really far away." Putting it in a human scale? That changes everything.
A motorcyclist has died following a collision with a car in Buncrana, Co Donegal.
The man in his 50s was killed when his motorcyle was involved in a collision with a car at Castleforward, on the main Burnfoot to Buncrana Road (R238) at 5.30pm on Wednesday.
He was taken to Altnagelvin Area Hospital in Derry and was pronounced dead a short time later.
The male driver of the car was not injured.
The coroner has been notified and a post-mortem examination will be carried out.
The road is currently closed to facilitate Garda forensic collision investigators and diversions are in place.
Gardaí appealed for witnesses to contact Buncrana Garda Station on 074-9320540, the Garda Confidential Telephone Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
And why just one influential person in their life — a parent, a mentor, a friend — could turn the tide for them
The permit counter will open late Thursday, May 31 in order for Community Economic Development staff to complete necessary training.
The counter will open at 11 a.m.
Normal counter hours will resume Friday at 9 a.m.
The Arizona Diamondbacks are still hoping to add another catcher, and they are reportedly looking toward their new GM's former club for options. The Arizona Diamondbacks may not appear to have a glaring need at the catcher position on paper, but general manager Mike Hazen suggests he is not yet done behind the plate.
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Eddie's gonna give this negotiation his best shot. Watch this selected scene from Season Three of Baskets.
Just six days into his presidency, Donald Trump was informed his national security adviser had misled his vice president about contacts with Russia.
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Fencer Anissa Khelfaoui takes inspiration from legendary Algerian Olympians as she pushes herself in preparation for her third Olympics.
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White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders briefed reporters on Friday afternoon, following cryptic comments from President Donald Trump Thursday about a "calm before the storm."
Trump had been speaking to reporters following a meeting with senior military leaders at the White House Thursday evening, when all of a sudden he looked around the room and said, "you guys know what this represents, maybe it's the calm before the storm."
"What's the storm?" a reporter asked.
"It could be, The calm, the calm before the storm," Trump said.
Asked again what he meant, Trump replied "you'll find out," and then left for a dinner with military brass and their spouses.
Trump said earlier in the day that he and the generals planned to discuss a number of topics, including Iran, North Korea and the battle against the Islamic State.
In an exclusive interview, Rep. Steve Scalise (R-La.) talks with Chuck about the civil war happening in the GOP, tax reform and health care. Catch the full interview this Sunday on Meet the Press.
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Two police officers in Dallas are in critical condition after a shooting near a Home Depot, authorities say.
The officers were reportedly responding to a call to the store late Tuesday afternoon when they were shot, along with a civilian whose condition is unknown.
We can confirm that two @DallasPD officers have been shot and critically wounded. We will provide updates as we get them. Please pray for our officers and their families. — Dallas Police Dept (@DallasPD) April 24, 2018
A civilian was also shot in this incident. The condition of the civilian is unknown at this time. — Dallas Police Dept (@DallasPD) April 24, 2018
The civilian who was shot is a security guard at the store, local ABC affiliate WFAA reports.
Dozens of police cars arrived at the still-active scene, along with armored police vehicles. The suspect is reportedly still at large.
Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings said he is “praying for our officers and their families.”
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Hanover - Third ranked Highland Springs spotted Hanover a touchdown to start their game, then the Springers ran past the Hawks for a 40-8 win.
D'Vonte Waller threw for 371 yards and 5 touchdowns, 4 of them over 60 yards in length. Jonathan Carey had 2 catches for 131 yards and 2 scores. Billy Kemp IV and LaQuan Veney also had 80 yard TD receptions.
Hanover (1-5) got 126 total yards and a score from quarterback Tyler Elrod. They travel to Patrick Henry next week.
The Springers improve to 6-1 and are off in week 8.
Sahar foad is a young Egyptian hijab fashion blogger, she just gave birth, but up until her third trimester she surely knew how to dress her baby bump in the coolest way. So if you’re a young mama, and looking for an inspirational hijab maternity style, then you should take a look at Sahar Foad’s maternity looks.
In her latest Instagram posts, Sahar Foad started wearing maternity body-con dresses which we mentioned before are comfortable for pregnant ladies. But she didn’t ditch her jeans, she found a way to style it comfortably with platform heels, tops and hoodies. So if you’re looking for a chic, comfortable and stylish way to style you’re baby bump, here are five hijab maternity looks by Sahar Foad to inspire young mamas.
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Five people were taken into custody after a SWAT call on Thursday night.
Police executed a search warrant at a home in the 2700 block of Victoria Avenue.
The SWAT team, patrol officers, canine and plainclothes officers were all used during the search.
Four men and a woman were arrested.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact Regina police at 306-777-6500 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Twins delivered 10 minutes apart at an Arizona hospital over the New Year’s weekend have different birth years.
Phoenix TV station KNXV-TV reports that parents Holly and Brandon Shay welcomed their first son, Sawyer, into the world at 11:51 p.m. Saturday at Banner Hospital.
Their second son, Everett, arrived one minute after midnight on Sunday.
The father joked that Sawyer will tease his brother about being the older sibling.
The same thing happened over the weekend in San Diego and Georgia.
Twin girls born at Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns were delivered at 11:56 p.m. Saturday and at midnight on Sunday.
Los Angeles Angels' Mike Trout heads home to score on an error by the Seattle Mariners during the ninth inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 11, 2017, in Seattle. Elaine Thompson AP Photo
A man was arrested after authorities found child pornography.
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Randall Miller, 53, was charged with two counts of Possession of Child Pornography.
According to the Madison County Sheriff's Office and the Department of Homeland Security, they searched a residence in the 100 block of Silver Creek Cir. in Madison.
Computers and other media devices were found, officials said.
Miller was booked into the Madison County Jail, but has bonded out since then.
Our new episode of Figure 2 Photo features Enzo Amore and Big Cass’ Bada Boom Shakalaka to Sheamus on RAW!
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TOWN ‘N’ COUNTRY, Fla. (WFLA) — Deputies say two people are dead following a crash involving a Freightliner tractor in Hillsborough County.
The crash happened Friday morning on Sheldon Road near Mohr Road in the Town ‘n’ Country area.
Investigators say the driver of the Freightliner was stopped in the left lane of Sheldon Road, and was waiting to back up into a driveway when a 2012 Kia Rio slammed into the back of the trailer.
The driver of the Kia, 38-year-old Samuel Thomas of Lakeland, was taken to St. Joseph’s Main Hospital where he later died from his injuries.
The woman sitting in the front passenger seat of the Kia, 70-year-old Juanita Paulino of Tampa, was pronounced dead at the scene.
A backseat passenger, Christino Paulino, was taken to the hospital with injuries that deputies say are not life-threatening.
The Freightliner involved in the crash is owned by Quirch Foods Company in Medley, Florida.
Deputies say no charges have been filed at this time pending further investigation.
The winning numbers in Friday’s Lotto Max draw for an estimated $33 million: 3, 8, 9, 24, 28, 31 & 44.
Bonus 32.
In the event of any discrepancy between this list and the official winning numbers, the latter shall prevail.
A native of Central Kentucky and a 1981 graduate of the University of Kentucky, John Clay is an award-winning blogger who covered UK football for 13 seasons before being promoted to columnist in 2000.
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A Lawrence Police officer was shot in the leg during firearms training Monday at the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge in Lawrence just before 3 p.m.
According to a release from Lawrence Police, the injured officer is in stable condition at a local hospital. Preliminary information indicates the injury occurred when equipment became entangled inside the trigger guard causing the firearm to discharge.
The officer has been with the department for 2 years. The officer’s name has not been released.
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union’s top five economies are warning the United States that its massive tax overhaul could contravene some of its international obligations and risks “having a major distortive impact on international trade.”
In a letter to U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin, the finance ministers of Germany, France, Britain, Italy and Spain wrote they had “significant concerns” about three tax initiatives in particular, including the so-called base erosion and anti-abuse tax Senate bill.
In a letter seen by The Associated Press, the five wrote that “it is important that the U.S. government’s rights over domestic tax policy be exercised in a way that adheres with international obligations to which it has signed-up.”
The New Orleans Police Department is investigating two separate shootings.
In the first incident, a call was received at 11:45 p.m. reporting a male victim was shot in St. Roch near the intersection of St. Roch Avenue and North Johnson Street.
According to the report, the victim arrived at University Medical Center with a gunshot wound to the buttocks.
In the second incident, a call was received at 11:51 p.m. when a male victim arrived at Tulane Medical Center with a gunshot wound to the leg.
No further information is currently available.
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The List: How Much Do We Cry?
Babies do it a lot. Kids do it a lot (sometimes too much, to be honest). And even us adults do it, though we often try to hide it.
We're talking about crying. It's a part of human nature. But how much and how often do we cry?
Dr. Ad Vingerhoets, of Tilburg University in The Netherlands, has found out and published his results in “The International Study on Adult Crying”.
Average number of times a woman cries each month: 5.3 times
Average number of times a man cries each month: 1.3 times
Percent who reported feeling better after crying: 52%
Percent who reported feeling the same after crying: 38%
Percent who reported feeling worse after crying: 10%
Furthermore, fully 74% say they cried at home, with just 9% in public, 7% while in transit, and 6% at work or school.
The bottom line? It's okay to cry. Go ahead and let it out. Chances are you really will feel better.
Source: statisticbrain.com/crying-statistics/
A traditional New Year's Day meal can be purchased at Elkin First Methodist for $10 which will help support the Rotary Club and their scholarship program. On Sunday, the Yadkin Valley Rotary Club will hold a fundraiser from 2 to 4 p.m. at the First Methodist Church of Elkin.
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Beyond estate surveying and valuation, and in some cases, estate agency practice, there are also existing and emerging opportunities for practitioners in this profession, and that was the argument of Gbenga Olaniyan, CEO, Estatelinks Limited, who offered insights on those opportunities in Lagos recently. Virtually all estate surveyors and valuers are involved in estate agency…
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Newmachine have released a video for “Hell To Pay”, the lead track on their debut album, Karma, out now via HighVolMusic. The new clip can be found below.
The album was engineered and produced by Howard 'The Doctor' Lindeman (John Lennon, Blue Oyster Cult, KISS) and recorded at CVRS Studios in Naples, FL during the months of October, November, and December 2016. Karma contains ten tracks with one track being mastered by Bill Leverty of Firehouse.
Tracklisting:
"Hell To Pay"
"Nowhere Fast"
"Everglades"
"Lost"
"Love Is Crazy"
"No More"
"Hold On"
"Livin' It Up"
"Hell To Pay" (Bill Leverty master)
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French President Emmanuel Macron campaigned on being "neither of the left, nor the right." But as faces down protests over his welfare and labor reforms, the young leader is finding that governing without a traditional power base has its price. Matthew Larotonda and Ingrid Melander report.
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MILAN (AP) — Italian mayor says 6 wounded, 1 of them seriously, in shootings in central city of Macerata.
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At lest eight people were killed and 30 injured after a state-run bus going from Allahabad to Jaunpur fell off a bridge into the Sai river on Wednesday, PTI reported. There were 40 passengers on board the bus.
The Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation bus was on the Jaunpur-Allahabad highway around 1.30 pm when the driver lost control of the bus. The bus then broke the bridge and fell near the river bank.
The driver fled the scene after the accident, according to The Times of India. A report has been sought from the UPSRTC regional manager. The injured passengers were being treated at nearby hospital. Some of them are believed to be in critical condition, Hindustan Times reported.
“Four injured passengers were released from hospital after first aid while 26 were still undergoing treatment,” Sarvagya Ram Mishra, Jaunpur district magistrate told The Times of India.
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Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu, has refused to disclose the outcome of his Friday meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa Abuja.
The minister kept mum after meeting with Buhari behind closed doors.
Recall that the minister arrived the Presidential Villa around 11.40am for the meeting.
He left at about 12.50pm.
He simply said “no comment” when reporters approached him.
BERWICK, Pa. — Police say a Pennsylvania man fatally shot himself when he tried to catch a gun that fell from his holster while he was trying to calm his crying child in the back seat of a car.
Berwick police say 28-year-old Kenneth Morris reached through the car’s rear driver’s side door to comfort his son when the .357-caliber gun fell from Morris’ shoulder holster. When Morris tried to grab the falling weapon, he accidentally pulled the trigger, shooting himself in the stomach.
Police say surveillance video captured the shooting, which happened Tuesday afternoon in a driveway of a home.
Morris was from the Nescopeck area.
He was taken to a hospital, where he later died.
It's a hen party fit for a (future) queen!
In this clip from Sunday's all-new The Royals, Princess Eleanor (Alexandra Park) throws Willow (Genevieve Gaunt) a bachelorette party she'll never forget.
"If you were going to have a hen party, just if, I was just wondering what we'd do?" Eleanor asks Willow.
"If I were and I'm not," the bride-to-be warns. "Right," Eleanor agrees. "I suppose we'd get massages, drink some champagne and have a bit of chocolate. OK, a lot of chocolate," Willow confesses.
Ask and you shall receive Willow!
The princess escorts the future queen of England to her own private spa room, but that's not all. There's a chocolate fountain! Yup, you read that right.
Former world boxing champion Floyd Mayweather appears to be very serious about his intentions to compete in a mixed martial arts bout, as "Money" told TMZ he has started the official paper work to get licensed in Nevada.
"Everything takes time. Eventually, we're gonna apply for the license, and hopefully we can fight," Mayweather said. "Even if it takes six-to-eight months - whatever it takes. We want to make sure that everything is done correctly."
Mayweather, who turned 41 years old this past February, ended a two-year retirement last August to fight UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor inside the boxing ring. Mayweather scored a 10th round TKO, improving to 50-0 in his career.
Over the past few months, Mayweather has sparked rumors of a fight inside the cage with several social media posts. It is likely that he would be facing McGregor if he does make the move.
Holy guacamole! The price of avocados have skyrocketed, leaving consumers to swallow the hefty price.
Shoppers are shelling out more green for their guac.
Avocado prices have gone up 125 percent this year. Farmers said that a weak harvest and high demand are driving up the price and demand is high.
The fruit – yes, it’s a fruit – is a staple for many restaurants and that cost is carried on to hungry customers. Americans love avocado. It is at the top of many grocery lists.
In fact, the average American eats seven pounds of guacamole every year. However, they are not everyone’s cup of tea.
Michael Marynok from Easthampton used to pick avocados, but he will pass on the guacamole. “I tried them 100 different ways and I couldn’t swallow them. I had it on toast, had it on cereal, I had them on a sandwich. I’ll pick them, but I won’t eat them,” said Marynok. However, will the cost of creamy crop deter buyers? It could, but cravings for a ripe avocado may help consumers stretch the wallet a little further.
Thunderstorms and heavy rain are likely to hit Milton Keynes tomorrow (Thursday), according to forecasters.
Within the last half an hour the Met Office issued the yellow warning which will kick at 11am on Thursday and will remain in place until midnight.
The Met Office is warning the heavy rain could lead to flooding
The warning reads: “Thunderstorms are likely to affect southern parts of the UK from late Thursday morning through the rest of the day.”
Is it the third weather warning to be issued for Milton Keynes since Sunday.
A huge storm hit Milton Keynes on Sunday night flooding parts of the town, leaving cars stranded and businesses were forced to close.
The Met Office is warning that tomorrow’s rain could leave to flooding of homes and businesses in a short space of time.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Fantasy 5' game
SACRAMENTO (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the California Lottery's "Fantasy 5" game were:
03-08-12-16-24
(three, eight, twelve, sixteen, twenty-four)
Estimated jackpot: $74,000
¶ The numbers are listed in sequential order, but any combination wins.
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Victor Oladipo has been a revelation in Indiana, as the Pacers’ guard has gone from a somewhat-disappointing No. 2 overall draft pick to an honest-to-god superstar for the most surprising team in the league. His talent has always been undeniable, but until this year, Oladipo had never really put it all together.
Now, Indiana is sitting at 16-11, good for fifth place in the Eastern Conference. Oladipo is 10th in the league in scoring at 24.5 points per game, while his Player Efficiency Rating this season is good for 15th-best in the NBA.
Because this is all happening with the Pacers and because of the trade that sent him to the franchise, everything Oladipo does invariably gets compared to former Indiana star Paul George. After Oladipo went for a career-high 47 points in a 126-106 win over Denver on Sunday night, he addressed these comparisons and why he’s getting “sick and tired” of them.
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Sarnia police are looking for a suspect following a robbery at a gas bar early Monday morning.
Police were called to the 1000 block of Confederation Street just before 5 a.m.
They say a lone male entered the gas bar and demanded money from the clerk.
Police say his face was concealed and he appeared to have a handgun.
The clerk refused to hand over any money. The suspect fled the area on a bicycle. Police say they do not recommended confronting a robbery suspect.
The man wanted in this case is about 5-foot-5 and weighs about 155 pounds.
Anyone with information about the robbery is asked to call Detective Constable Sam Sulaiman of the Sarnia Police Service Criminal Investigations Branch, 519-344-8861 ext. 6132 or Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-8477.
The gold prices continued to trade under pressure but the prices seem to be hugging on to the support region of 1248 so far and this has been the case on Friday and today as well. It remains to be seen how long it would be able to hold on to this region as …
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April 6 The following financial services industry appointments were announced on Thursday. To inform us of other job changes, email moves@thomsonreuters.com.
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Boston-based Liberty Mutual Insurance's unit appointed Alexandra Paton head of global financial risks, continental Europe.
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The asset servicing arm of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group appointed Joe Latini as executive director for relationship management. (Compiled by Aishwarya Venugopal in Bengaluru)
YEREVAN.- Negotiations scheduled for April 25 between the Civil Contract party leader, MP Nikol Pashinyan and acting PM Karen Karapetyan will not take place, the spokesperson of “Yelq” bloc Tigran Avinyan told Armenian News - NEWS.am on Tuesday.
However, he did not mention the reasons for the cancellation of the talks.
According to Avinyan, a rally will be held at Republic Square at 19:00 on Wednesday.
Earlier MP Nikol Pashinyan stated at a press conference with foreign journalists that no member of the Republican Party of Armenia (RPA), including Karen Karapetyan, can become the Prime Minister of the country.
It’s easy to make fun of that merry brand of freeloaders known as the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, who 33 years ago infamously bestowed a “new star of the year’’...
Oregon got a lot of ink for being the first state to pass a gun control measure following the killing of 17 people in Florida school shooting last month but a national ranking by the personal finance website WalletHub found Oregon is pretty average in gun terms.
Lobster and champagne are the sorts of prototypical foodstuffs associated with the diets of the well-off, but how true is this to reality?
Results from the latest edition of the Family Food Survey can provide answers to this question, as well as revealing broader differences in the ways the rich and the poor conduct their weekly food shops.
The interactive chart below allows you to explore these differences across income deciles by plotting the amount households spent on different foodstuffs, expressed as a proportion of the total spend of the household - excluding eating out.
State Troopers are still on scene of a fatal accident between a motorcycle and truck in Townsend. Suchat Pederson, The News Journal
A Louisa County woman is asking people across the commonwealth to help her raise awareness and funds for a disease that took her grandmother's life.
Stabbing in central Modesto leaves one man dead
Stanislaus County Sheriff Adam Christianson discusses shooting death of deputy Dennis Wallace
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Event time: Sunday, August 29, 9am - 1pm-Additional supply Fee: $5 to instructor
This hands-on class introduces students to copper-foil method (Tiffany style) stained glass craft by completing a small project. You will design a small sun-catcher, select and cut the glass, grind each piece, foil them and then solder the glass pieces together. All supplies provided. Instructor: Melanie Hovey
Price: $45
The developer is asking the city to rezone eight acres
On Monday, December 11, Waynesboro City Council will consider letting a developer expand a luxury apartment complex just off Interstate 64.
The developer is requesting the city to rezone about eight acres of land to allow for up to 120 new units next to the Windigrove Apartment Complex.
Right now, the land is zoned for a shopping center with retail and restaurant space as part of the original "Waynesboro Place" development.
The city's planning commission unanimously recommends council approve the rezoning request.
IDBI posts third straight quarterly loss. (File Photo) IDBI posts third straight quarterly loss. (File Photo)
State-run lender Industrial Development Bank of India (IDBI) posted a third straight quarterly loss on lower interest income and higher bad loans. Net loss was recorded at 8.53 billion rupees ($133.15 million) in the three months ended June 30, compared with a profit of 2.41 billion rupees a year earlier, the Mumbai-based bank said on Monday.
IDBI Bank had posted a loss of nearly 32 billion rupees in the March quarter this year. Gross bad loans as a percentage of total loans rose to 24.11 percent at end-June from 21.25 percent at end-March and 11.92 percent a year earlier. Shares fell as much as 4.6 percent to their lowest in 18 months in trading after the results.
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A trio of Saints in the top-five helped lead the #2 Aquinas women's cross country team win the Bethel Invitational in South Bend, Ind. on Friday evening (Oct. 6). Five AQ runners placed in the top-25, as the team put together the fifth-fastest time in school history just one week after another terrific performance at the Greater Louisville Classic.
The team overall time of 1:32:50.5 in the 5K competition gave Aquinas the first-place finish and a total of 45 points, as the Saints placed ahead of Taylor with 51 points. Madonna (76), Indiana Wesleyan (165), and Marian (174) rounded out the top-five schools in the 18-team field.
In three races this season, the Aquinas women have recorded the second-fastest (at the Greater Louisville Classic), the fourth-fastest (Calvin Invitational), and the fifth-fastest (Bethel Invitational) times in program history.
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National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster was interviewed by Chuck Todd on Meet the Press:
TODD: Can you and Steve Bannon still work together in this White House or not?
McMASTER: I get to work together with a broad range of talented people and it is a privilege every day to enable the national security team.
TODD: You didn’t answer can you and Steve Bannon work in that same White House?
McMASTER: I am, I am ready to work with anybody who will help advance the president’s agenda and advance the security, prosperity of the American people.
TODD: Do you believe Steve Bannon does that?
McMASTER: I believe that everyone who works in the White House who has the privilege, the great privilege every day of serving their nation should be motivated by that goal.
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Two men face assault charges after one of them was taken to a Windsor hospital with stab wounds over the weekend.
The Major Crimes Unit was called out to the 1500 block of Labadie Road on Saturday night, where they discovered a 48-year-old man with non-life threatening injuries.
He was taken to hospital for treatment.
A 56-year-old man was charged with assault causing bodily harm and possessing weapons dangerous to the public peace.
Through their investigation, authorities also laid an assault charge against the individual with stab wounds.
Police say the two men are known to each other.
Sacred to the Lord – Romans 14:6-8
Vs 6 – One man considers one day sacred to the Lord. Another man eats meat and eats it to the Lord. The one who abstains also does this practice unto the Lord. Each is an act of worship and is a choice of personal conscience and responsibility.
Vs 7 – None of us live or die alone. We belong to each other and we affect each other but that is not grounds for judgment, condemnation or criticism.
Vs 8 – If we live we live to the Lord and if we die we die to the Lord. The reality is that if we live or die we do this unto the Lord. Spiritual life and thankfulness is for the Lord. We do all things for Him and if others approve or do not, we still must live a life that is pleasing to the Lord. We are not accountable to others when it comes to final judgment.
The Texas Rangers have been swept by the Seattle Mariners. Texas drops to 4-8 and they fall to the bottom of the American League West standings.
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Hurricane bringing high surf to California beaches
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Beachgoers along California's Central and Southern coasts are being warned about dangerous swimming conditions.
The National Weather Service says Hurricane Fabio off Mexico's Pacific coast will bring high surf to beaches in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura and Los Angeles counties starting Wednesday evening and continuing through Friday.
The hurricane is weakening as it moves farther out to sea. It poses no threat to land. But the National Weather Service says its responsible for a large swell moving into the California coast.
Swimmers and surfers should be careful about rip currents and large, breaking waves.
People are being advised to swim near a lifeguard and relax and float if caught in a rip current.
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OLATHE, Kan. -- Rain moving through the metro is putting a damper on high school football games Friday.
A number of districts are changing the start times to avoid what mother nature has in store.
At the College Boulevard Activity Complex Shawnee Mission East will play Olathe East an hour an a half earlier than originally planned.
The game was originally supposed to start at 7 p.m., but the schools decided to move it up to 5:30 p.m.
If for some reason the game doesn't get finished Friday, they'll work together to reschedule-- most likely for Saturday morning or early afternoon.
Olathe District Athletic Director Tim Brad said they watch for lightning and excessive rain on the rain when making their decision.
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A woman walks past an electronic board showing Hong Kong share index outside a local bank in Hong Kong, Tuesday, April 18, 2017. Asian stocks were mixed Tuesday as geopolitical tensions surrounding the Korean Peninsula softened somewhat following U.S. Vice President Mike Pence's departure from South Korea for Japan.
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When/where : Monday 7:10 p.m., Tuesday 7:10 p.m., Wednesday 7:10 p.m., Thursday 1:10 p.m.; Minute Maid Park The Astros' eight wins tie them with the Baltimore Orioles and Detroit Tigers for the most in the American League. The four righthanders the Astros face this week will be one fewer than they faced over their first 12 games.
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan beat South Korea in the doubles contest to win the Davis Cup Asia-Oceania Group I tie by 3-0 at the Pakistan Sports Complex today.
Aisam and Aqeel beat their South Korean rivals Soon Woo Kwon and Lim Yong Kyu 7-6, 6-4 (8-6) in the doubles to claim a 3-0 win in the tie.
In the first match of the tie on Friday, Aisam had defeated the visitors’ top player Soon Woo Kwon 6-3, 1-6, 7-6(8-6). In the second singles match, Aqeel had overcome Korea’s No. 2 Seong-chan Hong after a tough contest of 4-6, 7-5, 7-5.
Also read: Pakistan take 2-0 lead in Davis Cup Group I tie opening day
With today’s victory, Pakistan have qualified for Round 2 against Uzbekistan.
District Judge Charles Langham arrives at the Morgan County Courthouse on Wednesday morning with a copy of The Decatur Daily, his lunch and flowers for his secretary of 31 years, Jackie Lansdell. [JOHN GODBEY/DECATUR DAILY] Anna Orr, left, Belle Smith and Livi Chandler practice their stance during tennis camp at Jimmy Johns Tennis Complex on Thursday.
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RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Friday visited the family of Lieutenant Colonel Amer Wahid Shaheed (martyred) at Lahore, who embraced martyrdom near Panjgur, Balochistan on 4 September in a terrorist attack. The Army Chief condoled with the bereaved family and offered Fateha. He said that the supreme sacrifices rendered by our officers and men shall never go waste, ISPR statement said.
According to Pak Army media wing, ISPR, General Bajwa reiterated that Pakistan’s fight against terrorism shall continue till achievement of enduring peace and stability, adding that supreme sacrifices rendered by our officers and men shall never go waste.
Earlier on Friday, Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa visited Military Academy Kakul in Abbottabad, where he was briefed on various functional aspects of Academy for grooming and professional upbringing of the cadets.
Following their final practice of the spring on Thursday, the New England Patriots will enjoy a five-week break before the start of training camp at the end of July.
Tom Brady will take the opportunity to travel to China and Japan.
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The Patriots’ quarterback announced on Instagram Tuesday that he will be visiting Beijing, Shanghai, and Tokyo later on this week. He also mentioned the trip at the Met Gala in May.
“I’m very excited to come to China and see the great culture and all the great people,” he told the reporters at the Gala.
Tyler-based KP Engineering has won a contract to design and build a cryogenic gas processing unit for Targa Pipeline Mid-Continent WestTex LLC, a subsidiary of Targa Resources Corp. It's KP Engineering's second contract with Targa. The first was signed in May 2016 to build a crude and condensate splitter and an associated tank farm, valued at $100 million, located at Targa's storage and marine terminal facility in Channelview.
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Billy Eichner tells Conan that no actors spoke to former White House press secretary Sean Spicer in the Emmy green room except the star of "Young Sheldon."
CNN's Van Jones criticizes President Trump for his response to the cancellation of "Roseanne," saying the President missed an opportunity to address the hurt caused by Roseanne Barr's racist tweet about Valerie Jarrett, a former top aide to President Barack Obama.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Par Technology Corp:
* PAR TECHNOLOGY SAYS ON DECEMBER 11, CO IMPLEMENTED A 4 PERCENT REDUCTION IN ITS WORKFORCE - SEC FILING Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
WASHINGTON, April 5 U.S. President Donald Trump hopes to sign "several more" measures into law before the end of April to roll back Obama-era regulations under the time-limited Congressional Review Act (CRA), said a White House official on Wednesday.
Since Trump took office on Jan. 20, Congress has approved 13 CRA resolutions rolling back Obama-era regulations, most of concern to business interests. Trump has signed 11 of these into law.
"There are several more that we hope to sign before this window closes on April 28," said Marc Short, director of legislative affairs at the White House, on a conference call with reporters. (Reporting by Eric Walsh; Editing by Kevin Drawbaugh and Meredith Mazzilli)
Comedian Micah “Katt” Williams will have to undergo a year of anger management classes after pleading no contest Monday to a robbery charge stemming from a 2014 incident during which prosecutors say he and rap mogul Marion “Suge” Knight snatched a camera from a photographer.
Under the terms of the deal, Williams, 54, also received three years’ probation when he entered the plea to second-degree robbery, according to a statement by the Los Angeles district attorney’s office. The comedian had faced up to seven years in prison.
Prosecutors say Williams and Knight, who co-founded Death Row Records, chased a female celebrity photographer and snatched her camera outside of a Beverly Hills studio in September 2014.
Knight, who is still facing a murder trial in a separate case, has pleaded not guilty in both the murder and robbery cases.
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Strong wind gusts tipped over a trailer truck travelling along a highway south of Dodge City, Kansas, on March 16. The crash was captured by a Kansas Highway Patrol trooper.The truck’s trailer was empty and therefore highly vulnerable to strong winds, according to reports from The Kansas City Star and Dodge City Daily Globe. Nobody was injured in the crash. Credit: Trooper Tod KHP Hays, Kansas via Storyful
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CHICAGO (AP) - Finally, a banner moment at Wrigley Field. The Chicago Cubs have raised their 2016 World Series championship flag, delighting a raucous crowd that waited through a rain
Rookie Mitchell Trubisky threw for a touchdown and ran for another in his best showing yet, and the Chicago Bears ended a five-game losing streak by routing the lackluster Cincinnati Bengals 33-7. It was Chicago's most...
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A German Shepherd was reunited with its family in Wichita after being mistakenly shipped to Japan on a United flight. The family was flying to Kansas City as they prepared to move to Wichita when they discovered their dog had not arrived.
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Aug 15 (Reuters) - Shanghai Xuerong Bio-Technology Co Ltd :
* Says it plans to write off and liquidate its Xi'an-based bio-tech unit
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A 13-year-old Warren who was reported missing was found late Monday in Garden City, according to police.
Alyssa Katherine Golding was last seen in the area of 12 Mile and Schoenherr roads at approximately 7:35 a.m. Monday as she headed to class at Warren Woods Middle School.
Warren police said they were notified by authorities in Garden City about 9:30 p.m. Monday about the girl being found.
Officers were on their way to interview her, but a command officer said all indications are she was unharmed.
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She was wearing a puffy and black knee-length coat, a neon pink hooded sweatshirt and black and white Nike gym shoes, according to a Michigan State Police missing persons advisory issued Monday afternoon.
The Warren teenager was reported missing by her family, Warren police said.
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TEMPE, Ariz. – Police in a Phoenix suburb say one of Uber’s self-driving vehicles has struck and killed a pedestrian.
Police in the city of Tempe said Monday that the vehicle was in autonomous mode with an operator behind the wheel when the woman walking outside of a crosswalk was hit.
Sgt. Ronald Elcock says in an email that the accident happened overnight but did not say whether it occurred Sunday night or Monday morning.
The woman died of her injuries at a hospital and her name was not made public.
Uber has been testing the self-driving vehicles in Tempe and Phoenix for months.
Uber says on Twitter that it is “fully co-operating” with the investigation and expressed condolences to the family of the victim.
The first lady said she plans to donate the books, mostly to foster care facilities in Missouri. (AP)
Missouri First Lady Sheena Greitens has found a treasure trove in the governor's mansion storage locker.
Greitens says she heard that there might be some children's books left over from past events at the mansion. She hoped to find enough to hand out at an Easter egg event next month.
But when she arrived in the storage locker, Greitens says she was "blown away" to find a mountain of about 20 boxes full of hundreds of children's books from Scholastic.
The first lady said she plans to donate the books, mostly to foster care facilities in Missouri.
During their short time in office, Greitens and her husband, Gov. Eric Greitens, have championed foster care in the state.
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SOY (Supporting Our Youth), mini-festival of arts, words, and ideas for queer and trans youth, by queer and trans youth. Family-friendly, drug and alcohol-free, youth-focused space. 1-6 pm. Free.
KINGSTON - Kingston Police are searching for a man who was last seen at about 3:50 p.m. on Friday.
Robert Bruce, a 64-year-old man who goes by Bruce, was last seen on Fairview Road.
Bruce is six-foot-11-inches tall with a medium build. He was last seen wearing a black jacket, blue jeans, boots, and a black fedora.
Anyone with information about Bruce's disappearance or knows his location can call Kingston Police's general line at 613-549-4660, ext. 0.
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Thiruvananthapuram, July 4 (IANS) Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will leave on Thursday on his first visit to the US after assuming office in May 2016.
The Chief Minister’s office on Wednesday said the Marxist leader would attend several functions there and return on July 18.
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The Regina Pats completed a series comeback against the Swift Current Broncos, after erasing a 3-1 series deficit to win 4-3. The Pats fell behind, giving the Broncos a 3-1 series deficit, but forced game seven after a pair of back-to-back wins over the weekend.
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Parts of Atlantic Canada remained under a blizzard warning Tuesday after a massive storm descended on the region, dumping a thick blanket of snow and unleashing howling winds before marching off to Newfoundland. Environment Canada issued the warnings for Cape Breton and the east and south coasts of Newfoundland as the slow-moving storm continued its blustery trek east.
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Last night Pippa encountered a manspreader on the London Underground and felt compelled to write an email to Good Morning Britain about it.
Needless to say she'd had a couple of glasses of wine beforehand, and was feeling particularly pleased with herself.
Watch our video to see her ridiculous email to the morning breakfast show.
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Fire fighters of Spring Water Township’s yearly Christmas Tree Sale. All proceeds to help with donations made throughout the year to Charities.
Selling Trees Thursday and Friday Evening 6 to 8 pm
Sat and Sunday 10 am to 2 pm
Location: Fire Hall in Hillsdale
Joseph Valvano, president of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Connecticut and Westchester has announced that the sales team led by William Ford-Sussman has been named its top team for 2016 and also has been recognized as a No. 1 Coldwell Banker affiliated sales team in the state of New York. The team is affiliated with Coldwell Banker’s office in Dobbs Ferry.
The Ford-Sussman Team, which includes Gina Cipriani LaPlaca, also was recognized with the Coldwell Banker International President’s Premier Team award, which is presented to the top 4 percent of the company’s teams in the U.S. and Canada.
Additionally, REAL Trends, a real estate industry news and data source, recently ranked the Ford-Sussman Team as number 113 in New York State on its list of “2017 America’s Best Real Estate Agents” based on 2016 sales volume.
Lottie Sugdon, 102, of Falcon Heights, died Nov. 22, 2017.
Lottie grew up in Glyndon, Minn., and graduated with a degree in home economics from North Dakota State University in Fargo. She enjoyed cooking, gardening and the outdoors. She loved her work as food judge at the Minnesota State Fair for more than 30 years.
Lottie was preceded in death by her husband, Malcolm E. Sugden; parents; and three brothers. She is survived by her children, Byron (Ann), Lisa (Gene) Gaetke, Paul (Barb), Penny (Jim) Langland and Mark (Betty); eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held Wednesday, Dec. 20 at Waverly Gardens Chapel, 5919 Centerville Road, North Oaks, with private interment at Roselawn Cemetery.
What might be the only Friday night football game for Halton Secondary School Athletic Association teams this season will be played next Friday, Oct. 13 at Nelson Stadium.
The Nelson Lords will host the Georgetown Rebels at 7 p.m. after the Jr. Lords play at 4:45 p.m.
Nelson will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Lords’ first provincial senior football title by honoring returning players and coaches who pooled their talented and defeated the Cedarbrae Colts 14-7 for the Metro Bowl championship at the SkyDome (now Rogers Centre) on Nov. 21, 1997.
Tickets for the special evening, at $5 each, go on sale on Monday, Oct. 9.
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Top North Korean official arrives at Beijing airport bound for meeting with U.S. officials
ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE (Reuters) - The White House stopped short of congratulating Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday, saying his re-election victory was no surprise and that there was no congratulatory phone call scheduled with President Donald Trump.
Spokesman Hogan Gidley told reporters on Air Force One, which was carrying Trump to New Hampshire, that the United States will work with Russia where it can.
"We will work to cultivate the relationship with Russia and we will impose costs when Russia threatens our interests, but we will also look for places to work together when it serves our interests," Gidley said.
"We're not surprised by the outcome," he said of the Russian election.
(Reporting By Roberta Rampton; Editing by Cynthia Osterman)
A poorly worded online solicitation seeking donations to support medical costs for an ill youngster is not from ARRL and is a scam! Some members have reported receiving an email with the subject line “Help Support Dawn,” dated on or about June 30, stating that “Dawn” is the critically ill son of an ARRL member and requires urgent surgery.
“ARRL would never send an unsigned email like this to our members,” said ARRL CEO Barry Shelley, N1VXY. “This is clearly a hoax, and we would never solicit for private causes in this fashion. To prey on the willingness of our members to help other hams in need, is particularly despicable.”
The attempt to solicit funds through GoFundMe and PayPal may be aimed at collecting personal and credit card information. ARRL members are urged not to repost, forward, or respond to this request.
I was pleased when I discovered a survey available from the Signal Mountain School System Viability Committee. I thought the survey for “Concerned Citizens” would let me express my opinions about an independent Signal Mountain school system. I was wrong. It appears the real goal of this survey is to encourage complaints about the schools to justify creating an independent ... (click for more)
In the third act of Shakespeare’s Hamlet, the queen was asked how she was enjoying the play and the immortal line was born, “The lady doth protest too much, methinks.” That line got louder and louder for me on Sunday as I read about our nation’s latest tragedy in Charlottesville. Three people are dead because of despicable white supremacists but what about the other slimy supremacists ... (click for more)
Mykhailiuk finished Tuesday's 89-74 summer league loss to the Heat with 12 points (5-11 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 0-1 FT), four rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block across 21 minutes.
Mykhailiuk's ability to shoot the ball earned him a selection in the second round of this year's draft and he's shown some consistency early on in summer league. Through two games, Mykhailiuk has combined to shoot 11-for-21 from the field for 27 points, giving the Lakers' squad a nice floor-spacing forward. As a second-round pick, Mykhailiuk has the upper-hand for a roster spot over most of the other summer league tryouts and if he continues to knock down shots at a high rate, the 6-foot-8 forward could parlay that into a regular roster spot, or at least a two-way contract.
Don't waste your money on bitcoin.
That is what financial advisors, many of whom are members of the CNBC Digital Financial Advisor Council, said on Friday in a response to a poll on the digital currency.
"You should invest only the amount of money you feel comfortable putting in a garbage basket and setting on fire," said Stacy Francis, president and CEO of Francis Financial in New York City.
Bitcoin has staged an unprecedented rally this year. The price of one coin reached almost $20,000 last week after starting the year at below $1,000.
Bitcoin futures launched Sunday on the Cboe Futures Exchange.
The digital currency has attracted interest from former Fortress hedge fund manager Michael Novogratz, who said bitcoin could reach $40,000 by the end of 2018. It has also drawn critics like JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon, who in September called it a "fraud," and said last week, "I remain highly skeptical of it."
Financial advisors also see potential trouble ahead.
Majhi was in critical condition with deep gash on neck, attending doctors informed police at the hospital. (Photo: Representational Image)
Burdwan: A six-year old boy was hacked to death, allegedly by his father, who then inflicted injuries to himself at Bhatar in Burdwan district on Sunday.
A police officer said Prahlad Majhi, a day labourer, allegedly stabbed his six-year old son Krishna Gopal Majhi to death during an altercation with his wife.
Majhi then inflicted injury on himself and was taken to Burdwan Medical College and Hospital by neighbours who were alerted by the screams of the child's mother, the officer said.
Majhi was in critical condition with deep gash on neck, attending doctors informed police at the hospital.
The neighbours told police that the couple had heated altercation after Majhi came to house in intoxicated state from a picnic and got infuriated when the wife protested his conduct, the officer said.
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One Canadian among 18 people killed in Burkina Faso extremist attack The assailants arrived at the restaurant on motorcycles and then began shooting randomly at the crowds dining Sunday evening.
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It's time to free the skies.
John Stossel writes:
Wonder why your flight is late?
Why planes keep circling?
Why even after you've landed, you sometimes can't deplane?
Bad weather plays a role, but flying is also nastier because American airports use 50-year-old technology.
This shouldn't surprise us. Government bureaucracies are always slow. That's as true on the tarmac as everywhere else.
It's not Federal Aviation Administration workers' fault. They're just following the government rulebook that says you must not change something without getting permission first. You must not buy anything without going through cumbersome acquisitions regulations.
The FAA's new NextGen system was designed to make the system more efficient by using satellites instead of ground-based radar. It would let planes fly closer to each other, speeding up everything. This technology has existed for two decades, but because of the bureaucracy, it's still being rolled out.
BRADENTON – Governor Rick Scott signs legislation aimed at combating opioid abuse in Bradenton
The bill limits pain pill prescriptions for acute pain to a three-day supply, or seven days if a doctor deems it medically necessary. Lawmakers hope that limiting the supply of pain pills will help address an epidemic of opioid abuse that is claiming thousands of lives in Florida annually from drug overdoses, Manatee County being hit hard in particular.
Scott visited the Bradenton Police Department last year to unveil the opioid abuse prevent bill. It’s sponsored by Bradenton GOP state Rep. Jim Boyd. Scott signed the legislation at the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office at 9:30 A.M.
Water Resources Minister has demanded a ban on outdoor music events, including rave parties, after two youngsters died at two separate raves in the popular beach village of Anjuna in North possibly due to drug overdose on Sunday.
In a statement issued from St. Petersburg in Russia, Palienkar said he spoke to North District Superintendent of Police to demand a ban on rave parties and other late-night events.
The Minister also demanded a thorough probe into the deaths of Pravin Surendran from and Nidam Abdulla from Kerala, at a private hospital in Anjuna, located 20 km north of Panaji.
"Drug proliferation increases with outdoor music (parties). I had written to chief secretary and other officials to take strict action. My stand is clear. I also called Superintendent of Police North. It is unfortunate and I have said that all this should stop," Palienkar said.
NEW YORK (AP) — Target is buying a delivery logistics company to help it offer same-day delivery service to in-store shoppers.
Software made by San Francisco-based Grand Junction connects retailers with about 700 delivery companies around the country that pick up items from distribution centers and take them to customers.
Expanding delivery and making it faster have been key areas retailers have focused on to attract convenience-seeking shoppers.
Target has been working with Grand Junction to test same-day delivery at a New York store. Shoppers there can ask to have items delivered that day for a fee. Target plans to expand the service to other New York locations this year, then bring it to other major cities next year.
Minneapolis-based Target Corp. did not say how much it is paying for Grand Junction.
The first NYC Ferry boat was christened Monday morning with the crack of a champagne bottle following an inaugural ride by Mayor Bill de Blasio , who said the new service will make life easier for New Yorkers. The mayor rode into Pier 1 at Brooklyn Bridge Park on the "Lunch Box" with Deputy Mayor Alicia Glen , Department of Transportation Commissioner Polly Trottenberg , Economic Development Corporation President James Patchett and a slew of other officials.
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Tottenham Hotspur thrashed a depleted Watford 4-1 at Vicarage Road on Sunday to keep pace with Chelsea at the top of the Premier League.
Harry Kane and Dele Alli both scored twice as the visitors warmed up for their huge clash at home to Chelsea on Wednesday night in perfect style.
Younes Kaboul’s netted a late consolation for the Hornets.
Mauricio Pochettino’s side have moved up to third in the table, 10 points behind leaders Chelsea, while Watford have dropped to 13th.
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French President Hollande demands election cyber-security measures
PARIS, Feb 15 Cyber security in the context of the upcoming presidential election will be on the agenda at the government's next weekly security council meeting, a statement from President Francois Hollande's office said on Wednesday.
TOKYO, April 18 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei stock index took its cue from a rebound in U.S. shares and a weaker yen on Tuesday, ending higher and pulling away from its recent five-month lows.
The Nikkei finished up 0.4 percent at 18,418.59.
The dollar added 0.2 percent to 109.08 yen, after plumbing five-month lows on Monday, and Wall Street rebounded overnight. Market focus shifted from tensions in North Korea and Syria to earnings later this week, with the S&P 500 pulling off last week's two-month lows.
Higher rates and the brighter market helped lift Japanese banking and financial shares.
The Tokyo Stock Exchange's banks subindex rose 1.0 percent and the securities subindex added 0.8 percent.
The broader Topix added 0.4 percent to 1,471.53, while the JPX-Nikkei Index 400 gained 0.3 percent to 13,187.25. (Reporting by Tokyo markets team; Editing by Sam Holmes)
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MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – The Alabama House of Representatives has voted to block state funds to colleges and universities that declare themselves so-called sanctuary campuses for immigrants in the country illegally.
House members voted 72-28 Tuesday for the bill to authorize the attorney general to block state funds to colleges that do not follow state and federal immigration law.
Rep. Phil Williams, the bill’s sponsor, acknowledged no Alabama college has announced intent to flout immigration laws, but argued that one might in the future.
Democrats questioned the need for the bill and argued the state had more pressing problems. Montgomery Rep. John Knight called it a “political agenda.”
Sanctuary campus is a loosely defined term embraced by students who want to protect undocumented immigrants on campus from deportation.
The bill now moves to the Alabama Senate.
Bill Pruitt, a former producer on “The Apprentice,” said President Trump made “unfathomably despicable” racist comments while on the set of the show, Newsweek reports.
The comments, he said, were allegedly captured on videos that “are somewhere, in some warehouse.”
Said Pruitt: “We recorded constantly. We went into the boardroom to set up discussions about how and who should get fired without talking and saying directly who got fired, so there was a big, long exchange, all of which was recorded. Out of those exchanges came some really unfathomably despicable words said by this guy who is a TV star. I heard it. I watched it, and those things are somewhere in some warehouse.”
Storm Damages Power Transmission Tower in Fargo
How Tuesday's Storm Impacted the F-M Area
FARGO, ND — Last night’s storm left parts of the metro damaged.
With winds reaching up to 70 miles per hour, a large power transmission tower located at 63rd Avenue and 25th Street South in Fargo was badly damaged.
Xcel Energy said around 3,000 customers in the area lost power.
Cass County Electric reported 800 customers without power after the storm passed through.
The winds also caused trees, stop signs, and power lines to be damaged around the area.
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The ability of terrorists to shield their communications from police and spies will be a focus for the Five Eyes intelligence alliance at a closed-door meeting in Ottawa this month. Public security ministers and attorneys general from Canada, the United States, Britain, Australia and New Zealand will gather with their intelligence officials for highly sensitive talks during the last week of June.
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× Taxi driver thought to be resting was actually dead in parked cab for 18 hours
NEW YORK — New York City taxi driver who appeared to be resting was actually dead in his parked vehicle for about 18 hours.
The New York Times says 59-year-old Mehari Bokrezion died of cardiovascular disease around lunchtime on August 8th. He had pulled over in an area of Manhattan where drivers are allowed to rest for an hour. He wasn’t found until the next morning.
When the driver failed to go home, his worried wife and brother traced his GPS device with help from his garage. At around the same time a passer-by noticed the driver hadn’t moved and called 911.
The SoHo neighborhood where the driver was found bustles with foot traffic, but only one person sought help.
Other taxi drivers came and went without realizing something was wrong.
August has been a remarkably dry month for the QCA. In fact we are now in the midst of the driest start to the month on record. The last time we went this far into the month with only a trace of rain was 1978! This streak should come to an end this week. Scattered storms are possible both today and Tuesday, but better rain chances arrive Tuesday night into Wednesday. This looks to be a soaking rain that would be a welcomed sight to farmers and gardeners.
Delays still remain in Dublin city centre following the first rush hour with the new Luas green line extension.
Passengers on trams and buses have complained of total gridlock on the north quays and around College Green.
Many say they are optimistic the service will be fantastic once the teething issues are sorted out.
But some passengers disembarking this morning were feeling frustrated.
Luas working well I hear. — Lactose and tolerant (@vitaminsludge) December 11, 2017
Come here, was it named Luas Cross City because they knew if would make Dublin commuters really angry? #LuasCrossCity — Colm Tobin (@colmtobin) December 11, 2017
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About Frenchay House Day Care
Frenchay House is a residential care home run by AbleCare Homes. It also offers respite care and a Day Care service for non-residents, including those with dementia. This can be for a whole day (8am-6pm) a half day (9am-3.30pm) or a Lunch Club (12pm-2pm). Activities can include arts & crafts, crosswords, reminiscence, group chats, sing-a-longs, bingo, cards, once a month live music, once a month mini bus trip.
Police say a 13-year-old girl was killed and her younger brother received life-threatening injuries when a driver steered his car into a pizzeria east of Paris.
Authorities initially said the victim was eight-years-old, but later said she was 13. An official with the national gendarme service said her younger brother was among at least 12 people injured in the Monday night attack.
The official said the attacker was driving a BMW that he aimed at patrons of Pizzeria Cesena in the small town of Sept-Sorts, about 60 kilometres (36 miles) east of Paris.
The official was not authorized to be publicly named.
France’s Interior Ministry has described the man as apparently suicidal and said it does not believe his actions were linked to terrorism.
FLAŞ! Fransa #Paris'in Seine-et-Marne banliyösünde bulunan Sept-Sorts mahallesinde bir araç pizzacıya girdi. 1 kişi öldü. 8 kişi ağır yaralı pic.twitter.com/jKjNYdpg0P — Ali Jean Çorakçı (@alijeancorakci) August 14, 2017
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LONDON Feb 14 France and Ireland saw their 10-year borrowing costs converge for the first time since October 2007, Reuters data showed, with upcoming presidential elections pushing up France's bond yields to multi-year highs in recent weeks.
Reuters data showed the yield on France's 10-year bond edging higher in early Tuesday trade to a high of 1.035 percent while the Irish equivalent fell 2.4 basis points to hit the same level.
Tradeweb data also showed the 10-year borrowing costs of the two countries briefly touching the same level on Tuesday for the first time since 2008, which is as far back as its records go. (Reporting by Abhinav Ramnarayan)
Caldirola seeks Bremen exit
By Football Italia staff
Luca Caldirola warns he could leave Werder Bremen after struggling for playing time. “I don’t feel the Coach has faith in me.”
The former Inter centre-back has been in Germany since 2013, including a loan spell last season at SV Darmstadt.
“I don’t feel the Coach has faith in me,” Caldirola told Bild newspaper.
“I love this city, but I have to think about my career. I continue to wait for a chance and I won’t lose hope, but if the situation doesn’t change by January, I’ll have to find another solution.
“I am 26 years old and I want to play.”
A federal judge overseeing the restructuring of Puerto Rico's debt has created a mediation team to help resolve the U.S. territory's bankruptcy cases.
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Laura Taylor Swain said in a ruling Wednesday that five federal judges have been appointed to the team. All settlement negotiations will be confidential.
The team will be led by Chief Judge Barbara Houser of the U.S. bankruptcy court for Texas' northern district. Houser is expected to provide details of the mediation process at a June 28 hearing in Puerto Rico.
Swain said the mediation process will remain separate from any bankruptcy cases and will be seen concurrently with those.
Puerto Rico is mired in a 10-year economic recession and seeking to restructure a portion of its $73 billion public debt.
Dec 12(Reuters) - Chongqing Sokon Industry Group Co Ltd
* Says it plans to invest 300 million yuan to set up a wholly owned new energy subsidiary in Chongqing
* Says its wholly owned new energy automobile subsidiary plans to invest 100 million yuan to set up a wholly owned automobile sales subsidiary in Chongqing
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Williamson was sent to the minors Monday, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Williamson reworked his swing this offseason and was hitting .333/.349/.726 with four home runs this spring. Still, there was no room for him on the roster. If he mashes at Triple-A Sacremento, that could be evidence of his new swing working out, and he could be back with the Giants later this season. If he's the same hitter he's always been (a .244/.301/.423 line in 94 games for Sacremento last year), he'll remain not much of a fantasy asset.
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A state appeals court says a public relations firm doesn’t have the right to free access to the state Department of Transportation’s accident database.
The DOT releases accident reports through its website for $6 per report, through written requests and through a subscription service that costs $250 per week. Media Placement Services argues DOT should grant free access to the agency’s accident database.
The 1st District Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday that Wisconsin’s open records law and other statutes allow DOT to charge access fees and case law has held that the right to access records doesn’t extend to databases. The court said Media Placement Services can access the data in other ways like any other member of the public.
The firm’s attorney, Robert Pledl, had no immediate comment.
RHINEBECK, N.Y. >> One of the two drivers in a head-on collision on the Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge has been charged with misdemeanor drunken driving, state police said Friday.
Nancy Southard, 56, of Rhinebeck, was charged after the two-car crash about 10:30 a.m. Thursday, police said.
Southard’s car crossed over the double yellow line and struck another woman’s vehicle.
Southard was taken to MidHudson Regional Hospital in Poughkeepsie with non-life threatening injuries, police said. They said the other driver, whose name was not provided, was taken to Northern Dutchess Hospital in Rhinebeck with injuries that also were considered not to be life-threatening.
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Southard was issued a ticket to appear in Rhinebeck Town Court and will be processed upon her release from the hospital, police said.
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Diaz allowed a solo home run in the ninth inning but was bailed out by his offense in the bottom half of the frame to earn his first win Sunday against Texas.
After a dominant 2016 campaign that saw Diaz climb from Double-A all the way to the Seattle closing gig, Diaz has stumbled a bit to start 2017. His strikeout-to-walk percentage is down from 5.87 last year to 2.33 this season, which is worth watching over the coming weeks. However, there are no velocity concerns, and he's collected two saves and a win already. If anything, this might be a potential buy-low spot for the strikeout artist.
MARTIN TOWNSHIP, MI -- A wrong way driver shut down U.S. 131 late Sunday night because of a crash, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation.
The crash happened around 11:27 p.m. Aug. 13 on southbound U.1. 131 at 124th Avenue (exit 59) in Martin Township.
Allegan County Dispatch would not give further details on the crash but said the sheriff's office will release more information later today.
The freeway has since been reopened.
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Former Green Bay guard Trevor Anderson is transferring to Wisconsin, one of two walk-ons who will round out the Badgers’ roster this season.
Anderson played one season with the Phoenix, starting the first 20 games in 2016-17 before being sidelined by a back injury.
Anderson averaged 9.8 points and shot nearly 38 percent from 3-point range. He will redshirt in 2017-18.
In high school at Stevens Point, Anderson was the AP’s Player of the Year in Wisconsin in 2016. He led his school to back-to-back state titles.
Anderson said on Twitter last month that he had decided to transfer to Wisconsin. Badgers coach Greg Gard made it official on Wednesday.
Gard also announced the addition of walk-on freshman Walt McGrory. The guard from Edina, Minnesota averaged 26 points in his senior season.
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NEW YORK (AP) — New York's Empire State Building will go dark to honor the victims of the deadly van attack in Toronto.
The lights atop the world famous tower in midtown Manhattan will darken on Tuesday night.
A van plowed into pedestrians on a Toronto sidewalk on Monday, killing 10 people and injuring 15 others.
The driver, 25-year-old Alek Minassian, has been charged with multiple counts of first-degree murder and attempted murder.
The official trailer for José Padilha’s ‘Entebbe’ is now online.
About the film
ENTEBBE is based on the 1976 true story of four hijackers who took a plane hostage and forced it to land in Entebbe, Uganda, while they demanded the release of dozens of Palestinian terrorists. The ticking-clock thriller follows the hijackers and hostages as well as the political leaders trying to decide whether to negotiate or send an elite special forces unit on a dramatic rescue mission to free the hostages.
The film stars Rosamund Pike, Daniel Brühl, Eddie Marsan, Ben Schnetzer and Denis Ménochet
ENTEBBE is TBC in Australian cinemas
ISTANBUL, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Turkey’s passenger car and light commercial vehicle sales rose 3.59 percent to 26,611 vehicles in January from a year earlier, Turkey’s Automotive Distributors Association said on Friday.
Total automobile sales in 2018 is expected to be between 925,000 and 975,000, it also said. (Reporting by Ceyda Caglayan; Writing by Ali Kucukgocmen; Editing by David Dolan)
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While the state and federal governments have different definitions regarding the legality of marijuana, it’s an even murkier picture when it come to marijuana’s far less potent cousin, industrial hemp. And, as the Grand Junction Daily Sentinel reported, the differences surfaced over a water issue in southeastern Colorado. The Bureau of Reclamation denied a farmer’s […]
Bruce Willis, Demi Moore donate Idaho Theater to troupe
HAILEY, Idaho (AP) – Actors Bruce Willis and Demi Moore have donated the Liberty Theatre in downtown Hailey to a local theater company.
The Idaho Statesman reports (http://bit.ly/2ir425O ) that the formalized gift gives the Company of Fools a secure, permanent space where the theatrical company has performed since 1996.
The couple, who are now divorced, bought the historic movie house in 1995 with the idea of transforming it into a live-performance space. The next year, they encouraged friends Rusty Wilson and Denise Simone to relocate their theater company to Idaho to perform on the Liberty’s thrust stage.
In 2013, Company of Fools merged with the Sun Valley Center for the Arts, creating the largest arts organization in Idaho.
Moore and Willis are longtime supporters of the Wood River Valley.
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VIGO COUNTY, Ind. (WTHI) - Two people were sent to the hospital following a crash in Vigo County.
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It happened Saturday night, just after 7, in the northbound lane of State Road 63 just before Bolton Road.
Police on scene told News 10 the driver lost control of the vehicle.
Officials say the car went into a ditch and flipped over.
Police say two people were inside the car when the crash happened. Officials say both individuals were taken to the hospital.
No word yet on the extent of their injuries.
The National Eye Institute of the US National Institutes of Health has launched a competition to develop a working model of the human retina from stem cells — namely, the 3-D Retina Organoid Challenge .
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Harrisburg fire officials are investigating a blaze that ripped through at a row home on the 100 block of North 13th Street Monday.
The fire was reported at around 1:50 p.m. Harrisburg fire Chief Brian Enterline said the cause of the fire has yet to be determined.
Estimated damage to the property was $50,000. No information on whether anyone was displaced as a result of the fire was available at the time of this post.
One day after Cleveland Browns coach Hue Jackson chastised his team for its lack of discipline and proliferation of penalties, the problem persisted. Jackson’s punishment for the guilty parties and general displeasure did too.
Reports from training camp in Berea noted the offense struggling with the snap count. Those are perhaps the most unforgivable errors in football. So Jackson resorted to what Pop Warner coaches everywhere do when players commit dumb false start penalties.
He made them run laps.
Seth DeValve false start. Take a lap. #Browns — Daryl Ruiter (@RuiterWrongFAN) August 14, 2017
#Browns David Njoku now jumps and gets a lap — Fred Greetham (@FredGreetham) August 14, 2017
Sometimes it takes old school discipline to cure players of bad habits that should be long out of their systems by the time they reach the NFL.
Even with all the issues, Jackson sounded upbeat after practice,
FILE PHOTO: Rebel fighters from the Ahrar al-Sham Islamic Movement carry their weapons as they move towards their positions near Morek frontline in the northern countryside of Hama, Syria, March 16, 2015. FILE PHOTO: Islamist Ahrar al-Sham brigade fighters carry weapons as they demonstrate their skills during their graduation ceremony at a camp in eastern al-Ghouta, near Damascus, Syria, November 28, 2013.
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The weekend weather will be a bit mixed. Saturday is the best day for anything outdoors. Expect highs around 52 with a partly sunny sky. Clouds will be on the increase Saturday night with rain arriving overnight through Sunday. No severe weather is expected due to the lack of instability. Widespread wet weather is likely on Sunday with the heaviest rainfall before noon. Temperatures Sunday afternoon will reach the mid-50s.
Monday should be mostly sunny and mild. Highs will reach the lower 50s. Another wet system will arrive later in the day on Tuesday and will continue through Wednesday. By Thursday, we'll see mostly sunny skies with highs in the lower 50s. Late next week looks dry for now.
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Bollywood celebrities are adding glamour and charm to the Lakme Fashion Week 2018. After Shahid Kapoor and Mira Rajput set couple goals on Day 1 of the gala event, it is filmmaker Karan Johar who has got all eyes set on him on the third day. Karan walked the ramp with his Welcome To New York co-actor Sonakshi Sinha and the duo looked every bit stylish. The words "Forever Famous" on Karan's suit spoke volume about his popularity in the Bollywood circuit and how can we forget he is the 'movie mafia' of the film industry.
An Illinois skilled nursing facility will have to produce internal documents in a negligence lawsuit filed by the family of a resident, an appeals court ruled last week. The lawsuit was filed in 2014 by the guardian of Laura Lindsey, a resident who was reportedly injured following a fall at Meadowbrook Manor of Naperville in Naperville, IL in 2012.
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Gilbert Lee Wilkinson passed away January 11, 2018 in Grass Valley, CA. He was born August 18, 1925 in Hollywood, CA. Gilbert was in the Navy and was married to Wilma Jean Wilkinson. He was a plumber and a member of the Southern California Pipe Trades and the Elks. Gilbert enjoyed fishing, constructing model boats and working on his houseboat.
He is survived by his wife Wilma Jean Wilkinson of Grass Valley, CA.
He was preceded in death by his daughter Cindy and son Butch.
A celebration of life will be held at 12 p.m., on Saturday February 10, 2018 at the Nevada City Elks Lodge.
Memorial contributions may be sent to P.O. Box 3158, Grass Valley, CA 95949.
Arrangements are under the care of Chapel of the Angels Mortuary.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Pick Four-Evening' game
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the "Pick Four-Evening" game were:
6-0-1-8, Fireball: 9
(six, zero, one, eight; Fireball: nine)
The Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal, has dissolved the Sokoto State Executive Council with immediate effect.
The dissolution is aimed at restructuring and restrategising the cabinet for optimum efficiency and service delivery to the good people of Sokoto State.
This is contained in a statement signed by Director-General Media and Public Affairs to the Governor, Abubakar Shekara.
While thanking members of the council for the dedication, sacrifice and loyalty to the administration, the governor expressed appreciation to the people for cooperating with and supporting the outgoing members of the council towards achieving the success recorded.
According to the statement, the commissioners would hand over the affairs of their respective ministries to the permanent secretaries.
Governor Tambuwal ,wishes the outgoing Executive Council members success in their future endeavors.
Firefighters responded about 8:35 p.m. to the 100 block of South Pine Street. Multiple units could see smoke showing from a long distance away while responding.
MADISON (WKOW) -- Chef Joel Olson of Hemmachef, is a nationally-recognized culinary instructor for children, youth, and adults with 20 years of teaching experience.
He has taught cooking, manners and etiquette to individuals of all levels of ability, interest, and experience, including those with special needs.
On Thursday, Olson stopped by Wake Up Wisconsin to demonstrate what to do with dibbles and drabs of leftover cheese.
Watch the video above to learn the best ways to make simple sushi rolls at home. Chef Joel has a number of upcoming cooking classes this summer in Madison for children, youth and adults.
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Joaquin Quichocho Cruz, also known as "Kindo," Familian Nanda/Kin Tagalo, of Santa Rita formerly of Didigue, Sinajana, died on Aug. 9 at the age of 70.
Mass of Intention is being offered daily at 6 p.m., followed by the Rosary at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Toto, except Sunday, Mass at 9:30 a.m., followed by the Rosary.
Last respects will be held 9 a.m. Aug. 19 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Toto. Mass of Christian Burial will be at noon. Burial will follow at Guam Memorial Park in Leyang, Barrigada.
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Welcome to the Sunderland AFC live blog for Wednesday, April 25.
The Black Cats are preparing for life in League One - but takeover talks is dominating Wearside right now.
Sunderland chief executive Martin Bain has spoken of the club's ownership situation, and will also address the transfer strategy at the Stadium of Light.
Manager Chris Coleman apologised to fans following relegation, and also reiterated that he wanted to be here next season, but couldn't comment on the club's future, with no communication having taken place with Ellis Short.
Join the Chronicle SAFC team for all the latest from the Stadium of Light throughout the day.
The Godfather of Go Go Music, Chuck Brown is photographed for the cover of the Washington Post Sunday Magazine.
Photo by The Godfather of Go Go Music, Chuck Brown is photographed for the cover of the Washington Post Sunday Magazine.
Hundreds gathered Wednesday in front of a replica of the "Great Flag", recreating the famed 1914 photo taken in the Amoskeag Mill.
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Chelsea have already spent in excess of £135million on new recruits, with Alvaro Morata, Tiemoue Bakayoko, Antonio Rudiger and Willy Caballero arriving at Stamford Bridge.
But the Blues have got off to a terrible start this term, losing the Community Shield to Arsenal last week and falling to a 3-2 defeat to Burnley on their Premier League opener.
And Carragher believes Conte needs to add at least two more players to his squad this summer, namely wing-backs.
"They've got two games between now and the transfer window shutting," Carragher said on Sky Sports’ Monday Night Football.
An eight-month-old infant has been abducted by a group of three individuals from a house on First Cross Street in Goodshed Road, Vavuniya.
Police said that the suspects had arrived in a van in the early hours this morning and forcible entered the house to abduct the infant.
The infant’s mother says that the suspects had threatened the occupants of the house before abducting the child.
She also says that she suspects that her estranged husband and the child’s father, who is currently residing in London, may have ordered the abduction as they have been quarreling for a long time.
Vavuniya Police said that several teams are carrying out investigations to apprehend the suspects who abducted the infant.
Colombian Rigoberto Uran, who finished second to Chris Froome at the Tour de France last month, signed a three-year contract extension with American team Cannondale on Monday.
The 30-year-old, who joined from Quick-Step last year, said he wants to go one better and beat Britain's Froome to the yellow jersey.
"I'm very happy with the team, the environment here suits me," Uran said in a team statement.
"A three-year contract offers security, and the team is willing to allow me to focus my season on the Tour de France. I was very happy to sign.
"I'll race many races, and I have many goals. The biggest, of course, is the Tour de France. I want to win the Tour."
Uran also finished second twice on the Giro d'Italia in 2013 and 2014, although struggled to a seventh-placed effort on his Grand Tour debut for Cannondale in the same race last year.
But he won stage nine of July's Tour de France, before snatching second place in the overall standings from home favourite Romain Bardet in the penultimate stage.
Displaced Iraqis from Mosul cross the Tigris by boat as flooding after days of rainfall has closed the city's bridges, at the village of Thibaniya, south of Mosul, Iraq April 16, 2017. REUTERS/Muhammad Hamed
The next phase of the Courtyard Homeless Resource Center was scheduled to start May 17 in the downtown Las Vegas area.
Demolition will start at 9:30 a.m. at 1401 Las Vegas Boulevard North, according to a statement from the City of Las Vegas.
The statement said Mayor Carolyn G. Goodman and Ward 3 Councilman Bob Coffin will initiate the building demolitions where the Courtyard will be built.
[RELATED: New resource center for Las Vegas homeless to open]
Salvation Army Major Randy Kinnamon is scheduled to join Mayor Goodman and Councilman Coffin in the demolition at an adjacent property to where the Courtyard is located, according to the statement.
The initial phase of the Courtyard opened last year and there have been over 5,000 service requests with assisting the homeless.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Traffic is backed up after a crash caused a vehicle to flip over the concrete barrier on Interstate 35 Monday afternoon.
The crash happened around 3 p.m. on I-35 near Pennway Street. Witnesses saw a silver 4-door vehicle upside down in the roadway and a portion of the concrete center barrier dislodged.
The crash caused major traffic backups in both northbound and southbound lanes. I-35 southbound is closed past 20th Street. Northbound appears to be closed past W. Pennway Street.
Avoid the area if possible.
FOX 4 is working to find out if there were any injuries.
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A series of cold fronts will keep it sunny, cool and dry through Thursday. Overnight will be chilly with 40s across the metro area and 30s north and west of the lake.
Some patchy frost is possible in areas north and away from the Lake, with a light freeze even possible Thursday morning for some areas north of I-12.
A big warm-up really gets underway on Friday along with an increase in moisture and a chance for a few spotty showers or storms.
Highs will try and approach 80 this weekend but clouds and showers may limit the temperatures to the upper 70s. The best chance for showers and storms looks to be on Sunday at this time.
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Leader of the opposition Nikol Pashinyan together with thousands of people in commemoration of the 103rd anniversary of the Armenian Genocide marches to the Armenian Genocide memorial complex of Yerevan, Armenia
× York County man charged with indecent exposure after allegedly masturbating in York park
YORK — A 50-year-old York County man has been charged with indecent exposure after allegedly being caught masturbating while sitting on a bench at Cherry Lane Park on Saturday, police say.
Kevin Alan Joseph, no fixed address, was allegedly seen sitting a bench with his penis exposed by a woman and her two daughters, who were having lunch nearby. The witness told police that Joseph then approached her table to request a lighter, which she refused.
When police arrived at the scene, an officer spotted a man matching Joseph’s description with “his pants pulled down to the point where he had to adjust them quickly,” according to the criminal complaint.
Another witness told police he had seen Joseph masturbating at the same location the previous night, according to the criminal complaint.
Joseph was arrested and charged with one count of indecent exposure. He remains in York County Prison on $7,500 bail.
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (AP) — Authorities say three men charged with murder in connection with a fatal shooting five months ago in Grand Junction were upper-level members of a national motorcycle gang.
The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel reports Grand Junction Police Detective Julie Stogsdill says Richard Byrd, Rufus Billups, and Gregory Clark are all members of one-percenter motorcycle gang, Sin City Disciples.
The three men are charged in the March 15 slaying of Dion Nixon.
Police believe Nixon was shot to death on the front porch of his trailer after a confrontation with several local members of the Sin City Deciples.
The FBI’s 2015 National Gang Report describes the group as a primarily black gang with male-only membership.
None of the three defendants has entered a plea.
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May 3 Exterran Corp:
* Exterran Corporation announces first quarter 2017 results
* Q1 adjusted earnings per share $0.13 from continuing operations
* Q1 earnings per share $0.02 from continuing operations
* Q1 revenue $280.7 million
* Q1 earnings per share view $-0.39 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Says oil and gas product sales backlog was $424.6 million at march 31, 2017, as compared to $306.2 million at December 31, 2016
* Says oil and gas product sales bookings for Q1 of 2017 were $249.2 million, resulting in a book-to-bill ratio of 190% Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting by Prithvi Kanti Bandyopadhyay)
WILLIAMSPORT - A former postal worker in State College has been placed on two years' probation for misappropriating $1,371 in funds.
Robert Webb, 51, East Freedom, already has repaid the money he took during a two-month period beginning in November 2014, U.S. Middle District Magistrate Judge William I. Arbuckle III was told at Monday's sentencing.
The repayment and Webb losing a Postal Service job that paid $31,000 a year were factors the judge said he took into consideration when he fashioned the sentence.
Webb, who had pleaded guilty in October, attributed a difficult divorce to him making a "very stupid mistake" when he was a sales and service/distribution associate at the State College Post Office.
THE Hambleden Horse Trials will not take place next year.
Organisers say the cause is a clash of eventing fixtures and a lack of entries in some classes.
In a statement, they said: “It is with great regret that we announce that Hambleden will not be running in 2018.
“The continued fixture clash has a detrimental impact on the event and, pending resolution of the eventing calendar issues, we hope to be back in 2019.
“Twenty years of hard work have gone into creating an event that we believe is greatly appreciated by the eventing community.
“However, with insufficient entries in the higher-level classes we cannot continue to run it to the level that we wish to.”
The trials take place in spring on the Culden Faw Estate.
Sam Allardyce has identified Tuesday's home showdown with Swansea as being crucial to Crystal Palace's hopes of surviving in the Premier League.
Sunday's 2-0 defeat at Arsenal left Allardyce's new club in 17th place and with a total of only 16 points from 19 games.
Swansea are widely expected to appoint a new manager of their own by Tuesday evening, but Allardyce is wary of the need to win if Palace are to climb clear of the bottom three.
He has already complained that Swansea have had an additional day's preparation for this fixture, and to that end made second-half changes at Arsenal to protect three of his players.
Borger High School hosted a ring ceremony on Wednesday, January 31 for members of the class of 2019 who oredered senior rings through the Jostens company. See more pictures and information on this story in the Thursday, February 1, 2018 edition of the Borger News-Herald.
HELENA – After ending in a hung jury, a second trial for a Helena man accused sexually assaulting a 7-year-old girl began Monday.
William David LaFromboise was charged with one count of felony sexual assault.
Prosecutors said the victim in the case told her parents that LaFromboise touched her genitals several times in December of 2014.
Jury selection in the case took up most of Monday’s schedule.
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His first trial ended this past December.
This second trial is scheduled to last one week.
AKRON, Ohio -- A two-year-old girl died Friday after being found outside in the cold Friday afternoon, police say.
The incident happened about 3 p.m. on Doty Drive near Faye Road, Akron police Lt. Rick Edwards said.
Police received a call about an unresponsive child.
The child's mother found her outside on the front porch, police said.
She was taken to Akron Children's Hospital where she was pronounced dead.
The girl's name is not being released until her family has been notified.
No other information was released.
If you'd like to comment on this story, visit Saturday's crime and courts comments section.
BRIEF-Welltend Technology to pay 2016 dividend on July 27
* Says it will pay dividend for 2016 to shareholders on July 27
Late rally falls short for Canada's men's rugby sevens in New Zealand
HAMILTON, New Zealand — Tevaughn Shaqele Campbell and Luke Bradley scored late tries but Canada still fell to Samoa 22-14 on Saturday at the New Zealand Sevens.
Canada will play in the Challenge Trophy quarterfinal against an undetermined opponent.
Murphy Pocetta Joe Paulo, Neria Fomai, David Jerusalem Afamasaga and Tila Mealoi all scored as Samoa built an early lead.
Campbell and Bradley scored in the 10th and 13th minutes respectively.
Earlier in the day, Canada fell to the United States 28-14 and Kenya 19-14.
Only a few more days to make your Memorial Day weekend plans. And if that involves traveling, get ready for some company.
It was a year ago yesterday that we all saw the tragic news coming out of Walt Disney World when a 2 year old Nebraska boy was dragged into the water by an alligator and unfortunately did not survive.
Disney is now planning to erect a statue of a lighthouse in his honor, Walt Disney Worlds President George A. Kalogridis said that the sculpture will be put up later this summer at an undisclosed location on Walt Disney’s Orlando property.
“Much of the visual dynamism associated with Fassbinder and Scorsese must be credited also to Ballhaus. There are the complicated but elegant compositions in Fassbinder, for example, where closeups, reaction shots and the simultaneous movement of actors are often incorporated into a single frame without recourse to cutting … There are the accelerated zooms and dolly shots in Scorsese’s films, where the camera rushes toward a face or an object to afford it special emphasis.”
SCOOBA, Miss. (AP) — A college in Mississippi has selected its new baseball coach.
News outlets report East Mississippi Community College announced Tuesday the promotion of Brett Kimbrel to head baseball coach. He had been an assistant coach for the past two seasons.
Kimbrel replaces Chris Rose, who resigned earlier this month after eight seasons on the job for the Lions.
East Mississippi finished the 2018 season with a 13-29 record. The team last qualified for the playoffs in 2017 when it finished 25-20, including a series loss in the first round to Hinds Community College.
Before joining EMCC, Kimbrel spent 12 seasons as an assistant coach at Shelton State Community College in Alabama. The Florida native is a 30-year coaching veteran.
Kimbrel says he gives glory to God for the opportunity to become EMCC’s coach.
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Clashes have erupted between police and protesters in Spain's northeastern Catalan city of Lleida after a judicial ruling ordered the city's museum to return 44 pieces of religious art to the neighboring regional government of Aragon.
Regional police cordoned off the area around Lleida Museum early Monday as technicians prepared to remove the disputed artwork.
Several hundred people turned up to protest the transfer and there were brief scuffles and police baton charges as officers tried to move them further away from the museum.
An Aragon provincial court had given till Monday for the museum to hand over the art — which was originally housed in the region's Sijena monastery — following a 2015 court ruling.
Catalonia bought the art from nuns in 1983 but the court ruled the sale illegal.
Free music seems to be making a comeback on Google Play Music. Once a relic of the past, free albums made a reappearance last week with Ariana Grande's "My Everything" and an ICON album featuring The Beach Boys. Four more ICON albums with Johnny Cash, Loretta Lynn, Kenny Rogers, and KISS can now be picked up for $0.00 from Play Music as well.
These ICON albums are collections of these artists' greatest hits, and each has 11-12 songs. Here are the links:
It'll be interesting to see if Google continues to release some more free music. Note that these albums aren't available in all countries, but those in the US, Germany, Uruguay, Colombia, and probably some more seem to have had success in adding them to their libraries.
Former Premier League star Shaka Hislop says the fracas will have been blown out of proportion though.
United and City went head-to-head with eight points between them at the top of the table.
And Pep Guardiola’s men managed to extend the lead over their local rivals thanks to David Silva and Nicolas Otamendi’s goals.
United took issue with the way City celebrated their victory - the 14th they’ve secured in a row in the Premier League.
And Jose Mourinho apparently clashed with Blues stopper Ederson as tempers boiled over.
The banking royal commission's public hearings rolled into a fourth day with Aussie home loans back in the spotlight over its lending controls.
Another day, another post from Kenya Moore of The Real Housewives of Atlanta about her ‘secret’ marriage to businessman, Marc Daly.
[READ: If You Care: Kenya Moore & Marc Daly Spotted on Commercial Flight…]
After posting a new of the man of her dreams, Kenya drew a bit of negative attention from part-time ‘housewife’ Kim Zolciak-Biermann.
Kenya shared the image above with the following heartfelt caption:
Kim Zolciak hit the comments calling it all a lie…
Chileee #KimZolciak is out here letting it be known she doesn't believe #KenyaMoore and her boo are a real couple 👀 A post shared by The Shade Room (@theshaderoom) on Aug 11, 2017 at 6:22pm PDT
Kim Zolciak-Biermann calling anyone out for ‘lies’ is hilarious to me. Especially considering her entire face is a ‘lie’…
But I digress…
“Apple has planted a new outpost in Santa Clara, leasing a four-decade-old industrial building where the tech titan has launched a wide-ranging renovation, public records show,” George Avalos reports for The Mercury News.
“Cupertino-based Apple leased a 62,000-square-foot building near the corner of Bowers and Walsh avenues in Santa Clara, according to an official filing by the property owner with the Santa Clara County Recorder’s Office,” Avalos reports.
“In the most recent lease in Santa Clara of the building at 2845 Bowers and 2855 Bowers, it wasn’t clear when Apple might be moving in,” Avalos reports. “But a check in the building this month showed that extensive construction was underway inside the offices.”
Read more in the full article here.
After a long hiatus, Kanye West has returned to Twitter, and his political opinions have left a lot of people shook. Their reaction proves his point.
Texas resident Christopher Reynolds captured the moment a snake regurgitated another living snake in Newton, Texas, on May 28.
Reynolds was leaving the home of his mother when he and his wife spotted the snake. Initially, the couple thought the snake was deceased and Reynolds grabbed his Canon 77D DLSR to take pictures of the animal.
To their surprise, the snake was actually living and after a few moments, they realized there was something in the snake’s mouth. Reynolds then turned the video on in his camera, at his wife’s suggestion, and filmed as the snake regurgitated another living snake. Credit: Christopher Reynolds via Storyful
This week's roundup is about outreach marketing. In these five excellent articles you will find everything you need to know about the outreach process.
PHOENIX—The Southern Baptist Convention, the nation’s largest Protestant denomination, denounced the “alt-right” movement and white supremacy on Wednesday, following a dramatic 24-hours during which the organization openly wrestled with whether to make such a statement.
With thousands gathered here for the denomination’s annual meeting, Southern Baptists on Tuesday initially declined to move forward with a resolution denouncing the alt-right, a political term, short for alternative right, that describes a loose...
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TOKYO (Reuters) - Toshiba Corp <6502.T> said on Monday it is still aiming to complete the sale of its memory chip business soon, following media reports it had decided to cancel the $18.6 billion sale if it did not get approval from Chinese regulators by May.
(Reporting by Chris Gallagher; editing by Richard Pullin)
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Ossia International Ltd
* Qtrly revenue S$5.8, down 20.2 percent
* Qtrly loss attributable to owners of company S$1.1 million versus loss of S$666,000 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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On this edition of In Black America, producer/host John L. Hanson Jr. speaks with Dr. Mary Frances Berry, the Geraldine R. Segal Professor of American Social Thought, professor of history at the University of Pennsylvania, former chairwoman of the United States Commission on Civil Rights, and author of History Teaches Us to Resist: How Progressive Movements Have Succeeded in Challenging Times.
Berry talks about her days at the University of Michigan, the resistance to presidential administrations that led to positive change and how resistance doesn't always achieve all the goals of a particular movement.
THE JAMMERS at Mezcalero
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LAFC will not begin play for another nine months, but that does not mean the 2018 expansion club does not have a rooting interest in this year’s US Open Cup.
LAFC’s USL affiliate, Orange County SC, will take on the LA Galaxy at the StubHub Center Track Stadium in the fourth round of the Open Cup on Wednesday night (10:30 pm ET | Spectrum SportsNet). For LAFC executive of soccer operations John Thorrington, it’ll be a chance to check out midfielders Carlos Alvarez and Monday Etim – both of whom are under contract with LAFC and on loan to Orange County – against MLS competition.
“Those guys we are monitoring this year to determine what their future is,” Thorrington told the LA Times’ Kevin Baxter when asked about Alvarez and Etim. “We haven’t made any decision yet.”
For more from Thorrington on LAFC’s roster building process, check out Baxter’s full piece.
Patriots quarterback Tom Brady spent his Fourth of July communing with nature, but he actually ended up finding himself in a tense situation — briefly.
Brady posted a video to his Instagram Live story on Wednesday morning, showing him with a bear behind him, His reaction pretty much says it all, which is why this video is certainly worth watching.
This man really is a living legend pic.twitter.com/glXI2UnFhW — Kelvin (@nivlekev) July 4, 2018
TB12 has some serious stones. We would’ve run to the high heavens after seeing that furry monster. He is one brave soul, that’s for sure.
The Griffin family decides to kick Brian out of the house after he posts an offensive tweet online, which soon grows into a viral sensation.
About Selby District Community Transport
A community transport scheme, in which a team of volunteer drivers use their own cars to transport clients from their doors to their destinations, allowing them, for example, to attend a medical appointment, go shopping, visit the hairdressers or go to the bank.
The West Virginia Air National Guard is sending help to Puerto Rico. The Guard’s 130th Airlift Wing from Charleston sent a crew to support relief efforts after the recent hurricane. The 167th Airlift Wing in Martinsburg is also transporting supplies. The official death toll from Hurricane Maria increased to 34 this week, and estimates show the storm caused $90 billion in damage across the island.
April 3 Bancorp Wealth Management New Zealand Ltd:
* H1 2016/2017 revenue sharply higher: NZ$ 17.6 million ($12.31 million) (previous year: NZ$ 9.9 million)
* Net profit after taxes jumped by NZ$ 4.6 million from a loss of NZ$ 1.9 million in first half of 2015/2016 financial year to NZ$ 2.7 million in first half of 2016/2017 financial year Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 1.4296 New Zealand dollars) (Gdynia Newsroom)
BOSTON (AP)  A study by The Chronicle of Higher Education found that average pay for private university presidents increased 9 percent in 2015, to nearly $570,000. Ten presidents received more than $2 million in total earnings, up from eight in 2014. Compensation figures include yearly salaries, medical insurance, bonuses and other benefits. The top-paid presidents are:
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Source: The Chronicle of Higher Education
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Norfolk Southern Corp
* Norfolk Southern appoints Cynthia C. Earhart executive vice president and chief financial officer
* Norfolk Southern Corp - ‍ Earhart succeeds Thomas Hurlbut, ns' vice president and controller, who has served as interim cfo since aug. 1, 2017​
* Norfolk Southern Corp - ‍ in connection with her appointment as cfo, Earhart will retain her information technology responsibilities​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
On this episode of Girl Talk, She’s The DJ, DJ T.O. blesses us with her presence. The only female DJ on our sister station, 92.7 The Block spits her wisdom as we continue to celebrate Black Music Month and celebrate the women who are heavy influences in the industry. We talk about her influences in the music industry, how it is to be a female DJ and her “She’s So Dope” movement.
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Web Extra: Arkansas Athletes Celebrate Medal Wins in Seattle Video
SEATTLE, Was. -- There was only one thing Ben Prousnitzer wanted to talk about after winning silver in stand-up paddle at the Special Olympics in Seattle.
"I beat Texas," Prousnitzer explained before breaking into a hog call.
The Little Rock resident earned one of the sixteen medals Arkansas athletes scored Tuesday in Seattle. Another winner was Van Buren's Stephanie Price.
"It was everything that I trained for, and it was amazing," Price said of her trip to the medal stand.
Stephanie earned gold in the women's 3000m run.
You can learn more about Arkansas' other wins by clicking here. Competition continues through Friday.
It can be a pain to sell your gear on eBay for many reasons, not the least of which is packaging. How do you know a box will be large enough without having it on hand? eBay can help: it just launched a previously teased, ARCore-based augmented reality feature for Android that helps you choose a shipping box for US deliveries. Point your phone at your item and you can overlay USPS box sizes to determine which one will fit your outgoing goods. This could save you time testing boxes, and might save you some cash if you can get away with buying a smaller box (or better yet, using one you already have).
Total Recall
Starring Colin Farrell Kate Beckinsale Jessica Biel Bryan Cranston Bokeem Woodbine Bill Nighy
When the procedure to give a man the life of a superspy goes wrong, he finds himself on the run from the police
2012 • TV-14 LV • 1h 54m
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Michael Dawson is back at Nottingham Forest after his return was officially confirmed on Wednesday night.
The 34-year-old has signed a two-year-deal after agreeing to join on a free transfer from Hull when his contract officially ends this summer.
Dawson began his career at the City Ground, before going on to join Tottenham in 2005 in a joint deal which also took Andy Reid to White Hart Lane.
Since then he has gone on to play for his country four times in a distinguished career in the Premier League.
Now he is back where it all began, after breaking into the Forest side under Paul Hart, when he formed a potent partnership alongside Des Walker.
Dawson will play the veteran role next season as fans react to the return of one of their own.
You can read a selection of the tweets in the aftermath of his return below.
April 6 Xinhu Zhongbao Co Ltd
* Says board plans to issue up to 9 billion yuan ($1.30 billion) debt financing instruments
* Says company owner Huang Wei has bought 150 million shares in the company, equivalent to 1.7 percent of total issued share capital between March 9 and 24
Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2oMsj6T; bit.ly/2p4ISdi
Further company coverage: ($1 = 6.8975 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
Asked on Friday what he meant when he said that a gathering of military leaders at the White House the evening before was "the calm before the storm," U.S. President Donald Trump did not elaborate, and said again, "You'll find out."
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Trump made the remarks to reporters at a proclamation signing ceremony in the Oval Office at the White House.
(Reporting by James Oliphant)
Angel Zavala told his mother he was gay a few years ago; it was more difficult to tell her he had tested positive for the HIV virus. We don't have to use your real name, I tell him.
Start the conversation, or Read more at Phoenix New Times.
"I have worked too hard in this life and this career to be whittled down to a sad, childless human."
— Jennifer Aniston, lamenting the perils of being shamed for not having children, to Vogue
Dec 11 (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Monday it approved Sanofi SA’s Admelog as the first follow-on biologic version of Eli Lilly and Co’s fast-acting insulin, Humalog.
The drug is a short-acting insulin product, generally administered just before meals, to help patients with diabetes control blood sugar levels after eating.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 30 million people in the United States have diabetes. (Reporting by Tamara Mathias in Bengaluru; Editing by Anil D‘Silva)
Reading may be a solitary act, but LitFest: Edmonton’s Nonfiction Festival pulls you out of your reading chair by bringing some of the biggest names in nonfiction to the city. With readings, panels, and events on food, music, art, politics, and more, there’s a book and an event for any interest. Headliners include the hilarious and unapologetic Scaachi Koul—a writer at BuzzFeed Canada and author of One Day We’ll All Be Dead and None of This Will Matter—and Jen Agg, a Canadian restaurateur and author of I Hear She’s a Real Bitch. Don’t worry—you don’t have to read the books beforehand to enjoy the events, but you’ll definitely want to take them home after!
LitFest: Edmonton’s Nonfiction Festival | October 12–22
Various venues | Check out their schedule here
Boston Red Sox's Chris Sale delivers a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees, Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017, in New York. Frank Franklin II AP Photo
A hiker made a grisly discovery in a Queens park Tuesday afternoon, stumbling on the body of a man who cops believe was murdered, police said.
The victim, Hispanic and in his 20s, was found in a marshy area of Kissena Park near 161st Street just after noon. He did not have any identification and appeared to have suffered severe trauma to the head.
The city Medical Examiner’s Office will determine the cause of death.
SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- A soccer coach who fled to Central New York with a teenage girl is headed back to Florida, according to reports.
Rian Rodriguez, 27, was released from the Onondaga County Justice Center this morning, according to a notification from the National Victim Notification Network.
Caitlyn Frisina, 17, went missing from Florida on Nov. 26 -- sparking a national search. Frisina was found safely by the New York State Police on Dec. 1 by a town of Salina strip mall. Rodriguez was arrested.
Rodriguez faces the charge of interference with child custody, a third-degree felony, in Florida.
Rodriguez signed a waiver of extradition Dec. 4 allowing Florida authorities to come pick him up from Onondaga County.
News4Jax reported that Rodriguez is expected to be brought to Columbia County jail in Florida some time within the next two weeks. The transporting company Columbia County contracts will likely make stops at several jails, picking up other inmates for transport along the way, the station reported.
RANTOUL — The village of Rantoul’s new human resources director will get her feet wet early.
Katherine Johnston, who was introduced to the village board at last week’s study session, will be tasked with recruiting a replacement for Police Chief Erman Blevins, who recently resigned.
“She’s been a rock star so far,” Village Administrator Jeff Fiegenschuh said. “Some day she’s going to be sitting in my chair, probably.”
Johnston worked with the village’s public works department for about 16 months.
A native of Rantoul, Johnston is working toward a master’s degree in business administration.
Johnston said she believes the police chief search “will be a great learning experience. I’m excited to get moving.”
She said no time frame has been set for hiring a new police chief.
Blevins resigned Jan. 20, less than a year after starting the job. He did not give a reason for the resignation.
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Police are hunting for the man accused of killing 74-year-old Robert Godwin Sr. and uploading the video to Facebook afterward. CNN's Anderson Cooper spoke to the victim's family.
Durham native Tommy Noonan will present the work “John” this summer at ADF. His show is Sunday, June 18, at at Duke University’s Sheafer Theater. Tim Walter
Seven Stars Cloud Group (NASDAQ:SSC) -- formerly Wecast Network, formerly You On Demand -- is off 20.9% today after posting Q2 results where losses widened as the company underwent another transformation, toward focusing on three cloud areas for commercial enterprises.
The company's working with a new business line vs. a year ago, and revenue changed accordingly (to $43.3M this quarter vs. a year-ago $1.5M).
Cost of revenue was also $43.3M, though.
Net loss widened to $3.7M from a loss of $1.6M.
The company also announced two new joint ventures: one with Ocasia Group Holdings (a purchasing agent for major energy companies) and another with Beijing Urban Construction Holdings Materials Industry, a major national and provincial project builder.
Seven Stars Cloud pointed to them as the kind of partners it's now seeking, doing billions of dollars a year in purchasing and procurement turnover.
Conference call to come at 4:15 p.m. ET.
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The three ads, seen in December, feature stylised drawings of Father Christmas, a gingerbread man and an elf using e-cigarettes, with the text "All Santa/he/elves want for Christmas".
Three complaints suggested that the cartoony imagery of the ads was irresponsible because it could appeal to children.
Brand owner Fischen Medical, said the visuals had been specifically designed not to look like traditional seasonal imagery, which it thought would be likely to resonate with under-18s – but instead were intended to provide an almost sinister twist on the festive season, which it believed would only gain recognition from adults.
But the ASA said that regardless of the brand’s intention, the ads featured cartoons of well-known characters, drawn in a child-like style, which meant they were likely to appeal to people under 18. It ruled that they breached the CAP Code and said they must not appear again in their current form.
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Baku. 30 June. REPORT.AZ/ The final plenary meeting of the extraordinary session of Milli Majlis (Azerbaijani Parliament) has started.
Report informs, the agenda includes 19 issues.
The draft law "On ethical behavior rules of members of the Milli Majlis of the Republic of Azerbaijan" (in the 2nd reading), "Unemployment insurance" (in the 2nd reading) will be discussed.
In addition, amendments to the "On state budget of the Republic of Azerbaijan for 2017", Water Code, Migration Code, "On execution", "On prevention of domestic violence", "On advertising", "On state duty", "On establishment of orders and medals of the Republic of Azerbaijan" will be considered.
With Flynn Out, Who Will Trump Pick To Be National Security Adviser?
With Flynn Out, Who Will Trump Pick To Be National Security Adviser? Audio will be available later today.
Test your knowledge of Scotland’s cities and towns by trying to identify each one from these old photographs.
As a hint, each place is home to a Johnston Press newspaper title.
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+ Enlarge this image Eroni Vasiteri right ready to give Adriu Delai support during their Test match with Georgia in 2016. Picture: ATU RASEA
Update: 6:02PM FLYING Fijian Eroni Vasiteri grateful for the opportunity to represent Fiji and dedicates Saturday's game to his family in Nasaucoko, Navosa.
"I want to thank God for giving me the talent and skill to play rugby and for his protection. Also I want to thank the coaches and management for trusting me with this responsibility," Vasiteri said.
This will be his third appearance for the Flying Fijians and he said he would be giving his all for his team.
He is one of the five local players to be named in the team to face Italy and will be pairing with the Fijian monster Jale Vatubua in the centres.
Re: Creeping privatization puts medicare at risk, Opinion Dec. 22
Creeping privatization puts medicare at risk, Opinion Dec. 22
Kudos to Linda McQuaig for ringing alarm bells about threats to medicare. She warns that the owners of private, for-profit clinics argue we can no longer afford our public medical system. But as she points out, it’s private, for-profit medicine that’s unaffordable, except for the very affluent.
There is an immense hurdle facing the Trudeau government’s goal to protect the middle class. All levels of government experience serious short-falls in revenues, due to years of tax cuts and austerity policies.
We have a choice. Either we continue tax cuts, or we rethink: what would fair taxes look like?
KENNEWICK, WA - Brookdale Canyon Lakes senior living community won the Best Acting Award at the “Celebrate Aging Film Festival.” Held October 4th at the historic Franklin Theatre in Franklin, Tennessee, Brookdale Canyon Lakes residents and associates created the award winning “Hope” movie short: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCjOscTr6pg.
Brookdale’s inaugural Celebrate Aging Film Festival was established to help change the perception of aging and to communicate a positive, uplifting or touching message. Movies were created by residents and associates at 74 Brookdale communities across the country and narrowed down to nine finalists.
After months of live streaming by the Animal Adventure Park of a pregnant giraffe named April, she finally gave birth. This is the fourth calf for the 15-year-old April, but the first for the Animal Adventure Park located in Harpursville, New York.
Every single time we walk into a Sephora—which, let’s be honest, is on a weekly basis—we’re somewhat overwhelmed by the sheer number of new and excellent products. Like, great, we see an entire display of concealers in the corner, but which one is the best concealer? Which one are we actually going to love and not want to return? Which fragrance is the fragrance that will make us smell like a combination of heaven and happiness and love? TELL US, SEPHORA.
Well, Sephora has answered…kind of. Mainly, Sephora has very nicely given us a list of their current best-selling, cult-favorite products that are flying off the imaginary internet shelves right at this very moment, and we have very nicely rounded up the top seven of them for your easy viewing (and buying) pleasure, all of which will make your beauty life way, way easier. Click through to see the top-rated products, here.
The same bullet that can kill a rabbit can also kill an elephant
By: FRANCIS TAWIAH(Duisb
RTA, in collaboration with the Chinese EHANG Company, announced that it had carried out the first test run of
RTA, in collaboration with the Chinese EHANG Company, announced that it had carried out the first test run of Image Credit: RTA
Dubai: The world’s first pilotless aerial vehicle (AAV) aircraft capable of carrying passengers is set to fly across Dubai as early as July, the city’s transport body announced on Monday.
Electrically powered by eight propellers, the aircraft, commonly referred to as an Autonomous Aerial Vehicle (AAV) has already undergone test flights, according to the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA).
Developed in collaboration with a Chinese drone maker, EHANG, the aircraft, called EHANG184, can carry a passenger for up to 30 minutes in the air.
Wounded officer McClaughry left Harborview and was welcomed by hundreds of people showing support. Harrirson Ford almost crashed his plane in California! A new survey says people would rather be given $1 million than find their true love. And Starbucks is set to start serving ice cream at some of their locations.. Listen here!
REUTERS: Officials at Travis Air Force Base in California have advised people there to "shelter in place" during a "real world security incident," according to official social media posts issued on Wednesday afternoon.
"Travis Air Force Base is currently responding to a real world security incident. More details will be released as they become available. The public is being asked to stay away from the base to ensure emergency responders can respond accordingly," said a post on the base's Facebook page.
The base's official Twitter account advised people at there to lock their doors and windows and await further information.
(Reporting by Bernie Woodall; Editing by Richard Chang)
CNN, MSNBC Speculate on Removing Trump From Office Via 25th Amendment (VIDEO)
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CNN’s Wolf Blitzer and MSNBC’s Chris Matthews both eagerly speculated on the latest long shot liberal hope to get rid of Donald Trump: The 25th Amendment. Building off a mention of it Vanity Fair by Steve Bannon, Blitzer on Thursday asked correspondent Jessica Schneider “Tell our viewers who aren’t familiar with the 25th Amendment, Jessica, precisely what it does.”
She related the dreams of Democrats: “It lays out the path for removal of the president in cases of inability. And that’s a term that has never been defined or suggested. So here’s what exactly would need to happen to set the 25th Amendment in motion.”
Schneider proceeded to tell viewers that the vice president and a majority of the cabinet would have to tell Congress the President is “unable” to discharge his duties. From there, the plan would eventually move to Congress. – READ MORE
GREENVILLE, Del. — The State Department has confirmed that a Delaware business owner originally from Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, was one of nearly 70 people injured during a New Year's Eve celebration in Istanbul.
WCAU-TV (http://bit.ly/2i0RQ8g ) reports that the brother of William Jacob Raak says the 35-year-old was visiting friends in Istanbul.
Michael Raak, of South Philadelphia, says his brother, a small business owner from Greenville, Delaware, called about 7:30 p.m. ET on New Year's Eve to say he had been shot in the leg.
Istanbul Gov. Vasip Sahin has said the attacker, armed with a long- barrelled weapon, killed a policeman and a civilian outside the Reina club around 1:15 a.m. before entering and firing at people partying inside.
Kawhi Leonard could leave the San Antonio Spurs – but where is he most likely to go?
There are plenty of huge moves being touted around the NBA ahead of this summer with LeBron James and Paul George leading the market, but they're not the only stars on offer.
San Antonio Spurs ace Kawhi Leonard could be set for a big switch after reports of discontent during the team's disappointing play-off series against the Golden State Warriors.
Leonard has opted to continue rehab on a quad injury despite the Spurs' insistence that he is fit to play.
This has caused a stir in Texas with the Spurs trailing 3-1 in the series and facing elimination from the play-offs tonight.
The L.A. Lakers are among the teams linked with Leonard, but he will have a range of potential suitors if he does leave in the summer.
Take a look through the gallery to reveal the latest odds on Kawhi Leonard's next team – provided by Betfair.
RIVERVIEW, Fla. — Authorities say a Florida man killed the mother of his children and their daughter, seriously injured their son and set their house on fire.
A Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office news release says 29-year-old Ronnie Oneal III was charged Monday with two counts of murder and other charges.
Deputies say they responded to the Riverview home, near Tampa, late Sunday after a 911 call from a woman who claimed she had been shot. The deputies found the woman in the lawn, and she was later pronounced dead. Deputies say they were confronted by Oneal and subdued him with stun guns.
Nike is out of the hard goods business, but the company still has plenty of sway in the golf world when it comes to apparel.
With Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy already under wraps, Nike announced Sunday that world No. 1 Jason Day will be the latest elite golfer to sport its swoosh on his hats, clothes and shoes.
And the man who helped build the Nike Golf brand is now welcoming Day to the "Nike Golf Club."
Welcome to the Nike Golf Club @JDayGolf. - TW https://t.co/CyPjgtm1ao — Tiger Woods (@TigerWoods) January 2, 2017
Woods and Day have developed a friendship in recent years, with the former world No. 1 serving as a mentor to current world No. 1.
Day will start his 2017 campaign on Thursday at the SBS Tournament of Champions in Hawaii.
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – The Democratic National Committee (DNC) said on Friday it was re-routing some $30,000 in donations from Hollywood movie producer Harvey Weinstein following sexual harassment allegations against him in The New York Times.
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Senate proposes new Russia sanctions as punishment for meddling in election
Amendment would impose new sanctions against Moscow and also establish a process for Congress to review any attempt by Trump to relax or end sanctions
The US Senate is expected on Wednesday to take a major step toward new sanctions against Russia as punishment for meddling in the US presidential election.
The legislation would also restrict the White House from easing sanctions in the future without congressional approval.
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Musgrove said that he's hopeful to miss only one start due to the right index finger infection that resulted in his placement on the disabled list Tuesday, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.
The Pirates will hand Clay Holmes the start in Wednesday's series finale against the Dodgers in Musgrove's stead after the infection resulted in swelling that made it painful for the latter to play catch. It's a disappointing setback for Musgrove after he submitted one of his best starts of the season his last time out June 29 against the Padres, during which he tossed seven shutout innings and struck out five. The Pirates will likely wait and see how Musgrove responds to antibiotic treatment over the next few days before determining if he can realistically take the hill for his next turn through the rotation, which would come July 10 against the Nationals.
WASHINGTON, June 14 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's decision to empower the Pentagon to set troop levels in Afghanistan will increase the U.S. military's agility, giving U.S. forces greater latitude to "provide air power and other vital support," the Pentagon said on Wednesday.
"The delegation of this authority does not in itself change the force levels for Afghanistan," Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said in a statement.
"Rather, it ensures the Department of Defense can facilitate our missions and align our commitment to the rapidly evolving security situation, giving our troops greater latitude to provide air power and other vital support." (Reporting by Phil Stewart)
A girl feeds a baby elephant with sugarcane at the Wingabaw Elephant Resort Camp on World Elephant Day in Bago Region, Myanmar, Aug. 12, 2017. The World Elephant Day was launched on Aug. 12, 2012 to bring attention to the urgent plight of Asian and African elephants. (Xinhua/U Aung)
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Plan an inexpensive evening centering on one of the free plays in and around Portland parks. For example, jump on a MAX Blue Line train for "Tartuffe" at the Beaverton Round. You'll save gas and — as a tasty bonus — the Round overflows with happy hour deals before the 7 p.m. curtain time. (Sunday is all-day happy hour at Siam Lotus at the Round and around the corner at Thai Bloom, 3800 S.W. Cedar Hills Blvd.)
Settle on the steps of the Round for a presentation of French playwright Molière’s commedia dell'arte classic, updated "with current political barbs and social and celebrity slams," says Fayra Teeters, director and adaptor of the Masque Alfresco shows.
"The brilliance of commedia-styled theater is that it lends itself well to updating," Teeters says. "We honor all of the commedia traditions: broad physical shtick … slapstick beatings, colorful period-looking costumes, stock characters – but the jokes and references are current."
Bell registered eight points (4-5 FG), a team-high seven assists, six rebounds, four blocks and two steals in 24 minutes during Tuesday's 71-54 win over the Kings.
Bell, who proved to be dynamic last season, looked himself during Tuesday's game. He should at least garner the 14.2 minutes per game he saw last season, though will have to compete with DeMarcus Cousins for playing time. However, depending on when Cousins actually makes his debut, it's possible Bell draws some starts.
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MALIBU, Calif. (AP) -- Miles Reynolds scored 22 points on 8-for-13 shooting to lead Pacific to an 81-72 win over Pepperdine on Saturday night.
Roberto Gallinat added 19 points and Lafayette Dorsey had 16 for Pacific, which shot 53 percent from the field to pick up its first back-to-back road wins since joining the West Coast Conference. Jahlil Tripp had nine points, nine rebounds and eight assists for the Tigers (12-13, 7-5).
Tied at 62-all late in the second half, Gallinat hit a jumper to spark a 5-1 spurt and put Pacific on top for good. Pepperdine tightened the gap to 67-65 on two free throws by Darnell Dunn with 5:30 left, but the Waves got no closer.
Eric Cooper Jr. had 19 points for Pepperdine (4-20, 1-11), which has lost 14 of its last 15 games. Kameron Edwards added 16 points and Matthew Atewe had 14 for the Waves.
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JERUSALEM (AP) - Israeli police are scuffling with activists protesting the planned demolition of a Bedouin hamlet in the West Bank.
Police spokesman Micky Rosenfeld says two people were arrested for throwing stones at officers in Khan al-Ahmar on Wednesday. Police could be seen dragging a handcuffed woman and pushing a Bedouin man. A construction vehicle flattened earth near the site.
The village is set to be demolished on an unknown date. Israel agreed to resettle the 180 or so residents in an area 12 kilometers (seven miles) away.
Palestinians gather around a bulldozer in Khan al-Ahmar, Wednesday, July 4, 2018. Israeli police scuffled with activists at a West Bank Bedouin community ahead of its demolition. (AP Photo/Majdi Mohammed)
Israel says the structures were illegally built and pose a threat to residents because of their proximity to a highway.
Critics say it is nearly impossible to get building permits, and that the residents are being removed to clear the way for Jewish settlements.
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SYDNEY, April 28 A group backed by KKR & Co said on Friday it would not undertake further work on a takeover offer for Australia's Tatts Group after its A$6.15 billion ($4.60 billion) cash bid was rejected by the lottery operator's board.
Tatts shares fell 4.8 percent.
Tatts earlier on Friday said a rival offer from betting group Tabcorp Holdings Ltd was superior.
The KKR-backed group also includes Macquarie Group Ltd , Morgan Stanley Infrastructure and First State Superannuation Scheme. ($1 = 1.3380 Australian dollars) (Reporting by Jamie Freed; Editing by Edmund Klamann)
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A West Virginia man is facing a murder charge after authorities say he told his pastor he caused his mother's fatal overdose because he wanted to "end her pain."
News outlets report that 44-year-old Bradford Spencer of Bluefield was arrested Saturday following the Jan. 31 death of 65-year-old Virginia Spencer.
Authorities say the man forced his mother to take numerous pain pills. He is charged with first-degree murder.
Bluefield police records say Spencer spoke to his pastor at a funeral home on Feb. 9, telling him that he regretted killing his mother, but he was tired of seeing her in pain. It's unclear what condition the woman was suffering from.
Spencer was arraigned Monday and is being held on a $100,000 bond. Records do not show whether he has an attorney.
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Intramural Sports is hiring Softball Officials for the spring 2018 season. Please attend one of the mandatory Officiating Clinics, below. During this meeting you will receive job expectations, responsibilities, schedule, and begin to learn the sport rules. Expect each meeting to last 2-3 hours.
Thursday, February 15 @ 6pm, Rec Center, Room 201
Monday, February 19 @ 6pm, Rec Center Room 201 Sport is knowledge is required, officiating experience is optional.
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The Ministry of Public Works and Ports is warning motorist traveling in the Antrim area that the road is closed for repairs.
This means that there will be no traffic on the road in both directions.
Road users are asked to divert via Warner instead.
It's not known how many passengers could be affected by industrial action at Ryanair.
Almost all of the 84 directly-employed Dublin based pilots that were balloted have voted in favour of taking action.
They want airline bosses to recognise a single representative body that could negotiate on pay and conditions.
Ryanair says it's received no notice of the ballot result and claims the move is PR activity.
According to a report by Adam Stern of Sports Business Journal/Sports Business Daily, Kurt Busch is expected to re-sign with Stewart-Haas Racing sometime in the coming days to continue driving the No. 41 Ford Fusion.
Stern reported on Sports Business Daily: “Stewart-Haas Racing is expected to announce this week that Kurt Busch has signed on to continue driving the team’s No. 41 Ford in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series, according to sources. Terms of the new deal were unclear at presstime.”
Stern also tweeted the news:
Stewart-Haas Racing did not confirm nor deny the SBJ/SBD report. A spokesman told NBC Sports in an email, “When or if its official, you’ll see a release from us.”
Busch has spent the last four seasons with Stewart-Haas, earning five of his 29 career NASCAR Cup wins. He’s finished 12th in 2014, eighth in 2015, seventh in 2016 and 14th in 2017.
We’ll update you with more information if/when it becomes available.
× 23-year-old Chester woman died in single-car crash
PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY, Va. — Police identified the driver who was killed in a single-vehicle traffic fatality on Saturday, April 15.
The driver, identified as Melissa L. Michael, age 23, of Chester, Va. was pronounced dead at the scene.
The crash occurred in the 7200 block of West Quaker Road at approximately 7:10 p.m., according to police.
The preliminary investigation revealed the 2006 Hyundai, operated by Michael, was traveling eastbound on West Quaker Rd.
The vehicle traveled off of the left side of the roadway, struck an embankment and overturned.
The driver was ejected from the vehicle during the crash. Investigators’ preliminary findings revealed Michael was not wearing a seatbelt.
Friends who would like to share memories or photos of Melissa Michael can do so here.
Two people are facing drug trafficking charges in Yorkton, Sask., after police seized what is believed to be meth and cocaine during a traffic stop.
Yorkton Municipal RCMP initially attempted a traffic stop at around 12:15 a.m. CT on May 25, however, the motorist kept driving.
READ MORE: Woman facing charges after drug bust in Prince Albert, Sask.
The vehicle was found later that night and a search by officers also turned up what they believe to be marijuana and Hydromorph Cotin.
Linda Becker, 50, and Frederick Charles Severight, 29, are also facing charges for possession of a controlled substance, and possession of property obtained by crime.
READ MORE: Good Samaritan helped in arrest of man found to have meth, stolen items
Becker has also been charged with driving while disqualified, and flight from police.
Both of the accused, from Yorkton, were scheduled to make their second provincial court appearances on Tuesday.
Yorkton is roughly 305 kilometres southeast of Saskatoon.
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The chief justice of Lahore High Court, Syed Mansoor Ali Shah, has been appointed as a judge of the Supreme Court, stated a notification issued from the Ministry of Law and Justice on Saturday.
According to the notification, Justice Mansoor Ali has been replaced by a Lahore High Court judge, Justice Muhammad Yawar Ali, as chief justice of the said court.
Besides, six persons have been appointed for a year as the additional judges of Sindh High Court. Those appointed include Kausar Sultana Hussain, Irshah Ali Shah, Agha Faisal, Adnan Iqbal Chaudhry, Amjad Ali Sahito and Shamsuddin Abbasi.
Moreover, two appointments have also been made for the Federal Shariat Court. The persons appointed include Justice (retd) Syed Muhammad Farooq Shah and Shaukat Ali Rakhshani. The appointments in the said courts were made on recommendations of the Judicial Commission at a meeting on January 18, which was headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Saqib Nisar.
Council members approved an important agenda item involving emergency medical treatment outside of the hospital.
Starting next year, EMTs will now charge patients who receive on-scene care, but don't require transportation to the hospital.
The new fee structure comes as Sioux City Fire Rescue takes over 9-1-1 emergency ambulance calls from Siouxland Paramedics on January 1st.
Siouxland Paramedics had not previously charge for on-scene care.
Under the proposal, basic on-scene life support will cost $186, and advanced on-scene life support will cost $327.
The city's EMS director, Jim Haden, says the goal is to ease the burden on taxpayers.
"Those fees, or the equipment cost, have to be absorbed somewhere," said EMS Director, Jim Haden. "And our goal is to not burden the tax payers anymore then we need to, to provide the service."
Mayor Bob Scott voiced his concern, and requested that the city prepare monthly profit-loss reports on new EMS Division once it starts.
Who could start for Arsenal against West Ham?
Olivier Giroud’s late equaliser rescued a point for Arsenal during their clash with Southampton on Sunday.
However, the Gunners will be keen to secure all three when they visit the London Stadium in Gameweek 17.
Wenger has hinted Shkodran Mustafi could overcome the “little thigh problem” he sustained against Manchester United, while Aaron Ramsey may remain sidelined after he limped off against Saints.
Should Ramsey miss the Hammers meeting, Jack Wilshere could be handed a rare start in his absence.
But who could start for Arsenal against West Ham?
Take a look through the gallery above to see our predicted XI!
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The chief operating officer of oil production company EnQuest is to leave the company "by mutual agreement", it was announced today.
Neil McCulloch is stepping down today, as the company finishes up a difficult year.
Chairman Jock Lennox said: "The board would like to thank Neil for his unstinting contribution to EnQuest during a challenging period for both the company and industry. We wish him well for the future."
McCulloch's departure comes at the end of a year in which EnQuest has swung to a loss following delays at its Kraken oil field in the North Sea.
While the group reported an improvement at this site last month, its production has also fallen.
EnQuest has appointed an interim head of North Sea, with Faysal Hamza taking the helm. Bob Davenport leaves his role at the group's Malaysia operation, where he previously worked with Hamza, to become managing director of North Sea.
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ATTLEBORO, Mass. — Police in Attleboro are searching for a man wanted in connection with a weekend robbery.
Officials say the suspect robbed the Rite Aid on Washington Street Saturday.
He is described as a thin, white man, and approximately six-feet-tall. He was seen wearing khaki pants or possibly light colored sweat pants, a white long sleeve shirt, and a dark colored knit hat.
Witnesses say the suspect fled the store and got into a black Range Rover with Rhode Island license plates.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at (508) 222-1212.
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The virus is currently spreading in the Democratic Republic of Congo in an area next to the Ebola River where the virus was first discovered in 1976. In 2014, a global and unprecedented outbreak set the world in a panic.
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Singer Enrique Iglesias poses during the 18th Annual NRJ Music Awards on Nov. 12, 2016, in Cannes, France.
Enrique Iglesias, the King of Latin Pop, will be performing Friday night at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul. He's the son of the internationally famous Spanish singer Julio Iglesias.
When he launched his career, Enrique Iglesias did not want his father or his famous surname to advance his career. So at first he called himself Enrique Martinez and claimed he was an unknown singer from Guatemala.
To date he has sold over 159 million records.
Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto delivers a speech during the opening ceremony of the Hannover Messe, the trade fair in Hanover, Germany April 22, 2018. REUTERS/Fabian Bimmer
HANOVER, Germany (Reuters) - Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto said on Sunday he felt upbeat about reworking the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) which includes Mexico, the United States and Canada.
"We fully trust and we have optimism as well that we're going to be concluding the renegotiation, modernisation of the North American Free Trade Agreement with North America, as I have said, ensuring benefits for all its partners," Pena said at the opening ceremony of the Hanover trade fair.
He was speaking a day after the European Union and Mexico reached an agreement on a new free trade deal. [L8N1RY0L0]
(Writing by Michelle Martin, Editing by William Maclean)
According to NASA, the earth experienced it's second super moon of the year on January 31. See more on this story in the Thursday, February 1, 2018 edition of the Borger News-Herald.
CHICAGO, IL (WBBM) — Joseph Miller, a World War II veteran, is celebrating his 100th birthday in Chicago. Miller was born in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1918 and currently lives in Park West.
He celebrated his birthday with a party, joined by family, friends, and nursing home staff. Miller says he has been so many places around the world in his life he can’t remember them all.
When asked how he managed to live a full century, Miller said he doesn’t have any real secret. He says he is just a normal man who has had help from great family and friends along the way.
“I’m so happy that I got all my friends and everybody that likes me a little,” said Joseph Miller, laughing.
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After expanding its search for a new town manager, the Vail Town Council has invited additional candidates to visit for on-site interviews. The applicants will participate in community tours and interviews on Monday and Tuesday, June 26 and 27. A community meet and greet will be scheduled June 26. Interviews with the council and other screening panels will also be taking place during the two-day visit.
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Pretty much everyone in the boxing world agrees that Conor McGregor stands no chance against Floyd Mayweather in their big boxing superfight on August 26th. No matter what freaky style and power McGregor brings into the ring, the consensus is that Mayweather is simply too good to beat. You’d think that would result in a ton of people betting a lot of money on Floyd, but that’s not really the case thus far. Last time we checked, one sportsbook was seeing over 90% of bets coming in for McGregor.
That may be because you have to bet a ridiculous amount of money on Floyd Mayweather to get any kind of decent return. Floyd is currently a -550 favorite, which means you need to bet $550 to win $100. That’s enough to make a lot of more casual bettors think twice about dumping in large sums of money, but those that are betting on Mayweather are betting big. Way big.
× Man robs Burlington Hardee’s at gunpoint, forces employees into cooler
BURLINGTON, N.C. — Police are searching for a man who forced employees into a cooler and robbed a Burlington Hardee’s at gunpoint Sunday night, according to a press release.
Police were called to 2756 Alamance Road around 9:34 p.m. in reference to a robbery. The manager told officers that an armed man entered the store, stole an undisclosed amount of money and forced the employees into the cooler before he left.
Burlington Police K-9 was called to the scene but no suspect was located.
No injuries were reported.
Anyone with information about the robbery is asked to contact the Burlington Police Department at (336) 229-3500 or Crime Stoppers at (336) 229-7100.
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A performance by a Supertramp cover band Nov. 2 will benefit the Ontario chapter of The Children’s Wish Foundation.
Dreamer — The Supertramp Experience, an eight-piece group, will perform at Mohawk College’s McIntyre Performing Arts Centre, 135 Fennell Ave. West, at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets are $30; call 1-888-777-9793 or see BenefitShow.net.
A former Rutgers University professor whose conviction for sexually assaulting a disabled man was overturned has pleaded guilty to aggravated criminal sexual contact.
Anna Stubblefield entered her plea Monday as part of a deal with Essex County prosecutors in New Jersey. They will recommend she receive a four-year prison term when she’s sentenced May 7.
Stubblefield had testified at trial that she and the man were in love. He has cerebral palsy and can’t speak, but Stubblefield said he consented to the relationship by communicating on a keyboard.
Prosecutors said Stubblefield used her position to take advantage of the then-29-year-old man.
Stubblefield was convicted in 2015 and sentenced to 12 years in prison. But an appeals court ruled last July that she should get a new trial with a new judge.
SACRAMENTO (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday evening's drawing of the California Lottery's "Daily 4" game were:
2-9-3-6
(two, nine, three, six)
¶ Ticket-holders with all four winning numbers in the order given win the top prize. Lesser amounts are also awarded to ticket-holders with other varying combinations of the winning numbers.
A Brazilian federal judge ruled Friday that authorities must return the passport of former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, seized last week on the order of another court after his conviction for corruption was upheld on appeal.
Lawyers for Lula, who governed from 2003-2011, handed over the passport to Brazil's Federal Police on Jan. 26.
KENNEBUNKPORT, Maine (AP) — A spokesman says former President George H.W. Bush is in "good spirits" at a Maine hospital but will need several more days of treatment.
The 93-year-old was taken to a hospital on Sunday when he experienced low blood pressure and fatigue hours after attending a pancake breakfast at the American Legion post in Kennebunkport.
His spokesman said in a tweet Wednesday that Bush is talkative and in good spirits but that the treatments to address his blood pressure "are expected to take several more days."
The nation's 41st president arrived in Maine on May 20 after being treated for a blood infection. He's without his wife of 73 years, Barbara Bush, who died in April in Houston.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Eagles are heading out on tour with a son of founding member Glenn Frey stepping in for his late father.
The band announced Monday that it will visit Greensboro, North Carolina; Atlanta; Louisville, Kentucky; and Detroit in October. The shows will follow a Sept. 30 date with The Doobie Brothers in Seattle.
The Eagles played concerts in Los Angeles and New York last month for their first shows since Frey died at the age of 67 in January 2016.
His son Deacon filled in on guitar and vocals at the concerts and will join the band on tour in the fall.
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OKLAHOMA CITY – Last-minute and seasoned shoppers are out and about looking for deals on Father’s Day gifts, and Better Business Bureau® Serving Central Oklahoma (BBB) has the tips you need for finding a perfect gift for dad on his special day.
The National Retail Federation (NRF) predicts spending on Father’s Day will break records, with total spending expected to reach $15.5 billion — the highest in the survey’s 15-year history, topping last year’s previous record of $14.3 billion.
NRF has been conducting its annual Father’s Day survey since 2003 to see how Americans will celebrate “dad” on his special day in June.
“When buying gifts for Father’s Day, be sure to check out the business before making a purchase,” said Kitt Letcher, president and CEO of BBB. “Check with BBB for information on local accredited businesses near you to avoid ending up with poor quality merchandise or no gift at all.”
BBB offers the following tips for last-minute Father’s Day gifts:
This is year two of the Okauchee Lions Club’s three-day festival of carnival events, live music, baseball, barbecue and eats from area restaurants to raise funds for the park and local charities.
PHOENIX (AP) - A Texas school district has placed advertisements on Phoenix billboards in an attempt to recruit Arizona teachers to a city with higher pay.
The Fort Worth Independent School District has rented five digital billboards in Phoenix that advertise a starting teacher salary of $52,000.
School district officials say the advertisements were placed in Arizona and Oklahoma to target both new and veteran teachers following the recent protests over pay in both states.
Arizona lawmakers approved a plan to hike teacher salaries after a six-day walkout by educators that shut down most schools statewide.
Officials say the Fort Worth district has up to 800 job openings. The district has about 86,000 students and more than 10,000 employees.
The billboards went live on Monday and will stay up for a month.
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NERD and Rihanna should have known they had a hit because the dance challenges to their track “Lemon” started just days after the song was released.
Many have attempted to get down to the NERD beat, but only few have really slayed — and Tamar Braxton is one of them. See for yourself:
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March 19 (Reuters) - Aleris Corp:
* ALERIS REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2017 RESULTS
* ALERIS CORP - ‍2018 FULL YEAR SEGMENT INCOME AND ADJUSTED EBITDA EXPECTED TO BE SUBSTANTIALLY HIGHER THAN PRIOR YEAR​
* ALERIS CORP - ‍COMMERCIAL SHIPMENTS FROM FIRST LEWISPORT CALP, WHICH ARE EXPECTED TO SHOW SIGNIFICANT RAMP UP IN SECOND HALF OF 2018​
* ALERIS CORP - ‍FAVORABLE YEAR-OVER-YEAR SCRAP SPREADS EXPECTED IN NORTH AMERICA, PARTICULARLY IN FIRST HALF OF 2018​
* ALERIS CORP - ‍NET LOSS WAS $107 MILLION IN Q4 OF 2017 COMPARED TO LOSS OF $35 MILLION IN Q4 OF 2016​
* ALERIS CORP - ‍IN 2018, EXPECT GLOBAL AUTOMOTIVE VOLUMES TO INCREASE AS SHIPMENTS FROM LEWISPORT BEGIN TO RAMP UP AND AS CUSTOMERS LAUNCH NEW MODELS​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Winning numbers drawn in 'Fantasy 5' game
SACRAMENTO (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the California Lottery's "Fantasy 5" game were:
11-12-25-27-36
(eleven, twelve, twenty-five, twenty-seven, thirty-six)
Estimated jackpot: $268,000
¶ The numbers are listed in sequential order, but any combination wins.
MARBELLA, Spain — Spain led Britain 2-1 in the Davis Cup World Group after Pablo Carreno-Busta and Feliciano Lopez beat Dominic Inglot and Jamie Murray 6-4, 6-4, 7-6 (4) in doubles on Saturday.
The Spanish pair forced 35 errors to win the match in just under 2 1/2 hours on the outdoor clay at Club de Tenis Puente Romano.
(AP) – The White House says that President Donald Trump asked his national security adviser to tender his resignation because of a trust issue, not a legal issue.
White House press secretary Sean Spicer said Tuesday that retired Gen. Michael Flynn either mislead Vice President Mike Pence and others, or forgot “critical details” about his call with Russia’s ambassador to the U.S., creating “a critical mass and an unsustainable situation.”
Flynn resigned his position late Monday, days after a Washington Post report revealed that Flynn addressed sanctions with the diplomat while President Barack Obama was still in office. Spicer said that Trump was briefed by his advisers after officials with the Justice Department flagged the phone call. Spicer says the White House counsel determined the situation did not pose a legal issue.
If you find yourself constantly running out of data, then Etisalat’s new yearly data allowances might be for you.
Etisalat today introduced ‘Annual Add-Ons’, data packs that allow customers to load up on large yearly data allowances on twelve-month installments starting as low as AED 100 per month.
These add-ons are valid for one year from date of subscription and open only to postpaid users. There are four plans on offer starting from 100GB data for AED 100 per month going up to 1TB data for AED 1000 per month.
You can also opt for a combo plan that includes 50GB data plus 2000 flexi (local and/or international) minutes for AED 100 per month.
Subscriptions are available to postpaid users through My Etisalat app or Etisalat stores across the country. You’ll either have to pay one month rental in advance or sign up for auto-pay.
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The World Health Organization has declared an end to the yellow fever outbreak that killed about 400 people in Congo and Angola, calling it "one of the largest and most challenging" in recent years.
The WHO statement Tuesday says 965 cases were confirmed but thousands of others had been suspected. Neither country had reported a new confirmed case in the past six months.
Angola in late December declared an end to its outbreak, and Congo made its announcement Tuesday.
The global health agency said more than 30 million people were vaccinated in emergency campaigns to control the outbreak in the two neighboring countries, which have among the world's weakest health systems.
"This unprecedented response exhausted the global stockpile of yellow fever vaccines several times," WHO said.
Patriots fans certainly don’t lack confidence, that’s for sure.
One particular fan is already counting his chickens before they hatch, as he got a Super Bowl LII champions tattoo, adding to the five other previous ones he has.
The fan shared the photo of the tattoos on his back via an Instagram post, and even rolled with “Six Time Super Bowl Champions” as the caption, and “U.S. Bank Stadium” as the location.
Gotta love that he even tagged a number of Patriots players as well. This one might come back to haunt him.
UK official: Parliament will open June 21, signaling a deal to keep Conservatives in power has been reached
Andriese (hip) allowed two earned runs on four hits and a walk over three-plus innings in High-A Charlotte's loss to Bradenton on Sunday. He recorded a pair of strikeouts.
Andriese wasn't at his sharpest, especially considering the level of competition, but the most important aspect of his outing was that he apparently got through it without setbacks. As per Roger Mooney of the Tampa Bay Times, the right-hander threw 35 of his 51 pitches for strikes. Andriese is slated for multiple starts in the minors before a return to the big-league club.
Lovely new 3 -4 bedroom year round or vacation home situated in a serene setting nearby to Bethel Village and Sunday River Ski Resort. Located at River Glen on the Androscoggin with deeded right of way to the recreation on the River.
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Privately held BJ's Wholesale Club , the members-only warehouse retailer, is preparing for a sale and e-commerce giant Amazon is reportedly eyeing it, according to the New York Post . After ditching plans to take BJ's public amid the growing decline in the retail industry, the company's private equity parents, CVC Capital Partners and Leonard Green & Partners, are pushing the company to sell itself.
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(AP) - Police in southwest Idaho say they're investigating an apparent accidental shooting on Wednesday that injured two men.
Police responded at about 2:15 p.m. to a home in Meridian where one man was shot in the hand and the other in the abdomen.
Police say the injuries do not appear to be life-threatening.
Authorities say it's not clear what led to the shooting, but preliminary information suggests it wasn't intentional.
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MAURICE RIVER TOWNSHIP, N.J. (AP) - One of the oldest living ospreys ever recorded as nesting in New Jersey has returned to his bayside home to nest and roost.
The bird, which has not been named, is 17 and still has a mate and raises young. The nonprofit Conserve Wildlife Foundation tells the Press of Atlantic City that the average life span for an osprey is eight to 10 years.
The bird was banded as a hatchling in July 2001 in a nest about five miles from the current nesting site in Maurice River Township. The foundation doesn't publicize the bird's exact location so human disturbance will remain at a minimum.
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Unconventional cellar door opens in Tasmania
The Tamar Valley Wine Route gains a new cellar this week as sparkling specialist Clover Hill opens its architecturally distinct tasting rooms. “There's a huge movement in the Australian industry at the moment with regard to landscape integration and impactful designs that reflect a winery’s uniqueness, and I can safely say you’ll see no other cellar door like this,” said chief executive Adam Torpy. Source, Wine Companion
× Powerful earthquake causes damage in Guatemala Wednesday
At least two people have been killed after an Earthquake struck Guatemala in the early morning hours of Wednesday. The 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck with a depth of 94 kilometers according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
The center of the earthquake was located about three miles northeast of San Pablo, very close to the Guatemala/Mexico border, but was powerful enough to be felt across the entire country of Guatemala and into the Mexican state of Chiapas. A few reports of feeling the tremors even came from Belize, nearly 280 miles from the epicenter.
It was 3:29 a.m. local time when the earthquake struck. It caused some structural damage to homes and triggered landslides. Several departments in Guatemala lost power and schools were canceled to allow inspectors to go through the buildings and determine if they’re safe.
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The body of a US service member who went missing following a deadly ambush Wednesday in southwest Niger has been recovered, multiple US officials told CNN Friday.
The discovery of the missing US service member in a remote area of the northwestern African country by Nigerien troops comes nearly 48 hours after he was first discovered to be missing in the wake of the attack.
The recovery of the missing US service member raised the number of US troops killed in Wednesday’s attack to four.
The Pentagon later confirmed the recovery.
“The body of another US service member has been recovered from the area of the attack bringing the number of US service members killed in this attack to four,” Department of Defense spokesman Col. Rob Manning told reporters at the Pentagon.
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On Saturday, released a "pencil" depth chart, which they call "very fluid" and obviously, the depth chart is not actually decided until fall. Players returning from injury and incoming transfers (cough cough Travon McMillian) make changes to the depth chart as well, but it's still interesting to see the spring depth chart as you get insight from the coaches.
CUSportsNation.com breaks down the depth chart below.
SHANGHAI/BEIJING, March 31 Bank of China Ltd (BoC) , the country's fourth-largest lender by assets, on Friday said net profit fell about 24 percent in the fourth quarter of 2016, missing analyst estimates.
Profit reached 29.8 billion yuan ($4.32 billion) for the three months ended December, from 39 billion yuan a year prior.
The result compared with an average estimate of 32 billion yuan from 16 analysts polled by Thomson Reuters.
For 2016, net profit rose to 164.578 billion yuan from 170.85 billion yuan a year earlier.
BoC's non-performing loan ratio was 1.46 percent as at end-December, from 1.48 percent at end-September. ($1 = 6.8904 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Engen Tham in SHANGHAI and Matthew Miller in BEIJING; Editing by Christopher Cushing)
SEOUL Feb 14 South Korean special prosecutor's office said on Tuesday it is seeking an arrest warrant for Samsung Group leader Jay Y. Lee as part of its investigation into a graft scandal that could topple President Park Geun-hye.
The special prosecution said it would also seek an arrest warrants for Samsung Electronics Co Ltd President Park Sang-jin. It did not elaborate or say what charges it planned to bring against the two executives. (Reporting by Se Young Lee and Ju-min Park; Editing by Robert Birsel)
Grayson County is planning to put a focus on improvements to U.S. Highway 75 in order to leverage more money from the Texas Department of Transportation.
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TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas man is accused in a criminal complaint of looking for a mother and child to enslave for sex.
The U.S. attorney’s office says 63-year-old Michael David Mitchell, of Ottawa, told an undercover investigator posing as a woman with a daughter that he would take care of her but that “it won’t be easy on either of you.” He described himself as “a sadist” who enjoys “inflicting pain.” Court documents say he also told them he was willing to pay them.
Mitchell was charged Monday with attempted sex trafficking of a child and several other counts after he was arrested at a Kansas City, Missouri, hotel where he had arranged to meet them. No attorney is listed for him in online court records.
Why do many judges forget what it was like to be a competitor? This came up the other day in a conversation about judging, competing, and judges. The current flap by a vocal minority about the Solo Piping Judges Association … Cont …
Artist and illustrator Jodie Neal inked one of our favorite early covers 60 years ago this month. The Aroostook County native had watched her cousins hauling maple sap with shoulder yokes, and she stylized the scene for our April 1958 issue. Neal, now 84, went on to a long career in advertising and design. She still does posters for her church and other organizations around her home of North Conway, New Hampshire — and she still gets back to Aroostook County in the summertime, to lounge and sketch around the family camp on East Grand Lake.
Main Street Port Clinton is pleased to announce that the Port Clinton Women's Club is the 2016 winner of the Gift of Lights. Local businesses and organizations competed to win the best decorated Christmas tree at Adams Street Park in downtown, historic Port Clinton.
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NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut rabbi accused of raping and molesting a teenage boy has appeared before a judge for the first time since being arrested last month. Rabbi Daniel Greer, of New Haven, did not say anything…
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On the day its contract will expire, the Graduate Employees Organization at the University of Illinois will go back to the bargaining table for the 10th time with school officials on Tuesday. And while the GEO's co-president isn't expecting a final agreement Tuesday, he said there's reason for optimism.
Co-president Gus Wood said at the last bargaining session on Aug. 8, both sides reached a tentative agreement in five areas: recognition, non-discrimination, evaluations, work hours and expenses. He said major outstanding issues include wages, health care and child care.
Wood said with the start of the semester looming, graduate students will be teaching without a contract like they were in 2012 before the current deal was struck.
UI spokesperson Robin Kaler said school officials believe they are close to agreements in three other areas, but she declined to name them. Kaler said officials are confident they can find common ground.
After Tuesday, another bargaining session is set for Aug. 24.
Event time: Saturday, August 5th 5:30 PM to 10:30 PM (register by Aug. 3)
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Paddle under the full moon on the Fox River. We'll launch near Mukwonago and end at Tischigan Lake. Yes, it's late and yes, it's far away, but believe us this experience is worth it! All equipment and transportation provided. Dress warm and bring a snack. Weather dependent. Registration is required by Thursday, August 3rd at 10am.
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Antetokounmpo (ankle) is considered probable for Friday's game against the Knicks, Matt Velazquez of the Journal Sentinel reports.
Antetokounmpo turned his ankle late in Thursday's loss to the Timberwolves, and while he said he had trouble putting weight on the leg following the game, he's apparently made progress and should be in the lineup on the second night of the back-to-back set. Look for official confirmation after Antetokounmpo tests out the ankle during pregame warmups.
For instance, kids today are much more aware of what is going on around them because of cell phones they carry double as Internet-enabled computers. They have the ability to manage numerous social media sites and access information at will.
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) - West Virginia's highest court has blocked a judge's order requiring a mining company provide replacement drinking water to residents who said its wastewater impoundment contaminated their wells.
Supreme Court Chief Justice Allen Loughry writes that the judge lacked the authority to make such an order in 2016 under the federal Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act. The state Department of Environmental Protection had investigated, concluding Eastern Associated Coal's impoundment wasn't the cause.
Wyoming County residents filed their initial complaint with the state in 2011.
Loughry writes that their lawsuit was based on the theory the DEP failed to do its duty.
He says that would be upheld "only if the DEP had failed to issue a notice of violation in the face of unmistakable evidence."
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Outlander – the story of a time travelling nurse who was transported back to Scotland in the 1740s – has captured the imagination of millions around the globe, helping to turn it into a worldwide phenomenon.
With filming for its fourth season already in full swing, there’s never been a better time to visit the Scottish locations chosen to bring this story to life.
• READ MORE: Outlander twists the facts but I love it, says real-life outlander
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Sean Miller and his staff at Arizona have been continuing to work on putting together the roster for the upcoming season even as the spring evaluation period began over the weekend meaning there's ...
OBERHOFEN, Switzerland (AP) — Organizers say that two snowboard World Cup competitions scheduled in Kazan, Russia next month have been canceled for financial reasons.
The International Ski Federation said in a statement Monday that a snowboard cross event and a parallel giant slalom slated for Feb. 24-26 had both been called off.
The FIS also said it was working with the Russian Snowboard Federation to look “for possible replacement competitions in Russia on the same dates.”
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Our award-winning series of booklets, with each title providing a comprehensive overview of one aspect of living with HIV. A range of interactive tools to support people living with HIV to get involved in decisions about their treatment and care.
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Contemporary masterpiece, built by Allegra Homes located just south of Downtown, minutes from Siesta Key, in the fabulous "West of Trail" neighborhood. Elegant and sophisticated interior with decorator finishes and warm wood accents. The open gourmet kitchen has a stunning island with over flow counter tops - ideal for entertaining. Natural gas cooktop, Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances. A dramatic gas fireplace with floating lit wood shelving is a show stopper. A very open floor plan with high ceilings and clearstory windows allows for maximum natural light at all times of the day. Most rooms open to the spacious outdoor entertaining area with plenty of covered space, an outdoor kitchen and spectacular resort style pool.
Southern California to see dangerous high heat by week's end
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California's summer has been relatively mild so far, with deep intrusion of the marine layer keeping mornings cool.
But forecasters say that will change dramatically.
The National Weather Service says high pressure will build into the region late in the week, bringing dangerous heat and gusty northerly winds in some areas.
Meteorologists say record temperatures are likely Friday and Saturday, along with critical fire weather conditions.
In the same time period, intensifying Hurricane Fabio in the Pacific west of Mexico is expected to send swell that will produce big breakers, rip currents and possible sneaker waves to Southern California beaches.
The Giants opened up the 2017 season at AT&T Park with a 3-4 record against the Diamondbacks and the Rockies. They concluded this homestand in the rain and the muck on an Easter Sunday where the only thing that was truly Risen was Jeff Samardzija's fastball.
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– Xavier Woods’ UpUpDownDown channel posted a ‘First Look’ for WWE 2K18, which featured gameplay footage of John Cena vs. ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin. The game will be released on Playstation 4, Xbox One and PC on October 17.
The Trump administration targeted Venezuela’s new bitcoin-like currency Monday, prohibiting Americans and U.S. companies from dealing in the digital currency.
With the economy in shambles and the country cut off from debt markets, Venezuela President Nicolás Madurolaunched the so-called petro cryptocurrency last month in a bid to skirt intensifying financial sanctions from the U.S., the European Union and others aiming to punish the government for its authoritarian rule.
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In this file photo from 2003, George McKnight, a POW during the Vietnam War, is photographed in his former Hilton Head Island home. File Staff photo
WINCHENDON, Mass. (AP) - A driver whose car plunged into an icy Massachusetts pond has been rescued from the frigid water.
The Winchendon Fire Department says a man was plowing a parking lot in the town on Sunday morning when he saw the car leave a roadway and enter Hunts Pond. The man called 911, telling dispatchers the car was still in the water with the driver inside.
The fire department says the driver extricated himself and sat on the roof of the car, which was in about 8 to 10 feet (2.5 to 3 meters) of water.
A fire lieutenant threw a rope to the driver as the car was quickly sinking.
The man was instructed to tie the rope around himself before crews pulled him safely to shore. He was unhurt.
This story has been corrected to show the rescue was in the morning, not the afternoon.
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Dougherty County is applying for a grant to help repave several miles of roads within the county
Just because you’re single doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate – and even enjoy – Valentine’s Day. Here are some ideas for how singles can spend the holiday.
Host a singles party. Find all of your single friends and invite them over for a singles-only Valentine’s Day party.
See a movie. Find a few friends and go catch a movie. If you want to avoid a bunch of couples, maybe opt for a horror flick instead of a romantic comedy.
Have a movie marathon. Get sappy in the privacy of your home by watching a marathon of romantic comedy movies.
Go to dinner. Get dressed up and make dinner reservations for you and your closest friends. Celebrate your friendship on this holiday.
Have a spa day. Relax and spoil yourself with a trip to the spa.
Babysit. Be a good friend or relative and offer to babysit for a couple so they can have a date-night. While with the kids, create a fun Valentine’s celebration at home with treats, movies and even decorations.
Investments in March this year were much higher than the preceding month, February, at 7.53 million, the Reserve Bank data showed today. (PTI)
Foreign direct investment (FDI) by Indian companies in their overseas ventures jumped over two- fold to $2.99 billion last month. Indian firms had made investments of $1.42 billion in their overseas joint-ventures/subsidiaries in March 2016.
Investments in March this year were much higher than the preceding month, February, at $867.53 million, the Reserve Bank data showed today.
Their investment came in the form of equities $1.99 billion, loans of $742.60 million and issuance of guarantee worth $251.40 million.
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Among major investors include Bharti Airtel with Ltd $765.20 million and Tata International Ltd, $179.22 million.
ONGC Videsh Ltd invested $75.49 million and WNS Global Services $53.78 million.
Smiles while Holiday Shopping in Mess Hall
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Fifteen local artisans gathered in the Mess Hall in Lackawanna (717 Ridge Road) for a night of holiday shopping. A special Spanish dinner night - featuring pastelillos, rice and beans, and fried proteins - satisfied eaters.
April 6 Imprimis Pharmaceuticals Inc-
* Imprimis Pharmaceuticals acquires exclusive license to patented ophthalmic formulation for dry eye disease
* Imprimis Pharmaceuticals - under terms of agreement, imprimis will pay lindstrom an upfront fee, milestone payments, and royalty payments on product sales
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Police officers stand guard next to prison bus which carries British banker Rurik Jutting upon his arrival at the High Court in Hong Kong, Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017. British banker, Cambridge University-educated Rurik Jutting serving a life sentence in Hong Kong for murdering two Indonesian women, including one he spent days torturing while on cocaine, is seeking to appeal his conviction at the Court of Appeal. Vincent Yu AP Photo
Long-time Kingman resident Kenneth “Kenny” L. McKee passed away April 16.
He is survived by his loving wife Joan, his sons Craig (Dixie) and Bret (Susan), five grandchildren; Victoria, Lauren, Valerie, Sarah, and Trenton, and six great-grandchildren; Ivan, Violet, Tristan, Dorian, Cyrus and Jaelyn.
Born in Ajo, raised in Tucson, he joined the Air Force and was stationed in England. There he met and married Joan. They moved to Kingman so Kenny could work at the Duval Mine at Mineral Park in 1966. He later worked for the City of Kingman as a mechanic.
He was an avid hunter and fisherman who loved the outdoors and all forms of motorsports.
A service is planned for 10:30 a.m. May 1 at Praise Chapel, 419 Harrison St. The family asks that in lieu of flowers any donations be made to the “For the Love of Paws” pet charity.
JOHANNESBURG (miningweekly.com) – Kumba Iron Ore says it is on track to meet its full-year production guidance of 30-million to 31-million tonnes of iron-ore, on the back of a stable performance in the quarter ended March 31.
Kumba’s production increased by 4% year-on-year to 10.86-million tonnes, driven by a 26% year-on-year increase in production at Kolomela to 3.5-million tonnes as a result of increased plant throughput.
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Iron-ore production at the Sishen mine, however, decreased by 5% year-on-year to 7.3-million tonnes, as a result of lower dense media separation (DMS) plant production, owing to short-term mining feedstock constraints.
Waste stripping increased by 24% year-on-year to 42.2-million tonnes.
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Production and waste stripping rates are expected to be maintained at the levels required to meet the full-year guidance.
Meanwhile, Kumba’s export sales decreased by 1% year-on-year to 9.95-million tonnes, while domestic sales increased by 6% to 885 000 t.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - India’s Hero Motocorp Ltd:
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LAKEWOOD, Ohio– The Lakewood Police Department is investigating five cases of wheels and tires stolen off of cars.
The incidents happened between Aug. 8 and Monday on Lincoln Avenue, Riverside Drive, Emily Avenue and Bayes Avenue. The cars, four Honda Accords and one Honda Civic, were left propped up with paving stones.
Most of the cars involved were parking on the street and one of these thefts happened in the middle of the afternoon.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Lakewood Police Department at 216-521-6773.
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Jarrett Parker prepares to take batting practice at the San Francisco Giants Spring Training camp, Monday, Feb. 20, 2017, at Scottsdale Stadium in Scottsdale, Az. SAN FRANCISCO Jarrett Parker emerged from the indoor cage, with perspiration dotting his forehead and a smile on his face.
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The Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (PRO-7) welcomes Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña’s move to give P50,000 reward to the cops who can kill criminals in legal operations.
Supt. Reyman Tolentin, Information Officer of PRO-7 said the cash reward is a big help to the police.
Tolentin said the cash reward will be used as financial assistance for policeman who will be facing a string of cases for neutralizing suspected criminals.
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Tolentin assured that with or without the reward, the police will still follow the rules of engagement.
TOPEKA — The Poor People’s Campaign 30-state six-week program continued Tuesday in Kansas.
Just after 4:30p.m., a group from the Kansas Poor People’s Campaign moved their demonstration at the Kansas Statehouse and traveled away from the Capitol grounds.
They were blocking a city street at 8th and Kansas Avenue in Topeka, according to Captain Colleen Stuart.
Police advised the protestors to vacate the street and upon refusing were individually cited and released. A total of fourteen protestors were cited.
The nationally-organized protest is against poverty, racism and other concerns. According to the Kansas group’s social media account, the Tuesday protest focused against militarization and racism in policies and communities.
Top high school prospect Marvin Bagley III has committed to Duke and is eligible to play in the 2017-18 season, immediately making the Blue Devils a top national-title contender.
Bagley made his announcement on ESPN’s SportsCenter on Monday night.
The 6-foot-11 Bagley is widely considered the top recruit of the 2018 recruiting class, but last month petitioned the NCAA to reclassify and become college eligible for the upcoming season.
Bagley went on campus visits in July to Duke and USC, with UCLA also in the mix.
Bagley started his high school career at Tempe Corona del Sol High School and ended up at Southern California’s Chatsworth Sierra Canyon High School.
The long, athletic big man will likely be in the mix to be the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA draft whenever he decides to leave college.
BRISTOL — NASCAR fans that want to see Dale Earnhardt, Jr. on the Bristol Motor Speedway track for the last time will get 2 opportunities.
Junior who announced earlier this year that this will be his final season as a full time driver will race Friday night in the Food City 300 and then again Saturday night in the Bass Pro Shop N-R-A night race.
Junior has won several times on the Xfinity circuit and only one time in a cup race at Bristol, however he still considers it one of his favorite places.
“I love Bristol is a lot of fun to race their I’ve been going there as a little kid that was my favorite to go to was the night race at Bristol, It’s such an exciting race track whether you are on it in the race car or watching it as a fan great place to go see a race it’s just really tough place to win the guys that comes out of here as accomplished quiet a lot is a track where the driver means as much as the race car does.”
How Manchester United could look with Sergi Roberto
Roberto is said to be unsettled at Barcelona, especially after the arrival of former Tottenham man Paulinho.
And with first-team opportunities limited this season, the 25-year-old has been linked with a move away from the Nou Camp.
Chelsea were reportedly interested in the Serbian midfielder, although it is Manchester United who are now said to be willing to meet his £36.5milion release clause.
But if the Red Devils were to secure a move Roberto, how could he fit into Jose Mourinho’s team?
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Government has directed the finance ministry to ensure that all accounting officers of government ministries and departments undertake due diligence of all foreign investors seeking partnerships to undertake investment projects.
Briefing journalists about the resolutions made by cabinet yesterday, the deputy executive director Uganda Media Center Col. Shaban Bantariza said the directive is meant to avoid money laundering and cut down on fake investors.
Bantariza says this is because most often crimes like terrorism are funded by such investors, adding that the new directive will help minimize the risks of undertaking investment projects with potential criminals.
He says the directive seeks to also make the investment process in the country smoother and credible.
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Offset Buys His Lifesaver A Car
This is story will warm the cold bando where your heart used to be.
As you all know, 33.3% of the Migos was involved in a severe car accident recently and came away with some some painful injuries. Things could have been much worse if young man hadn’t been working to work that night and recognized that ‘Set was in need of assistance.
Well, it appears that Cardi’s soon-to-be husband has generously repaid his benefactor in a way that insures he will not have to do much walkin’ it nor talkin’ it.
The man who helped save Offset after his car accident in Atlanta was walking to work that day, so Offset bought him a new car. pic.twitter.com/wWpgT1WTCE — Karen Civil (@KarenCivil) May 30, 2018
That’s a noble gesture. Sweet even. Good on Kiari Kendrell Cephus.
THREE NEW members have been elected to Welshpool Town Council.
Last night at Welshpool Town Hall, Carol Robinson won the Gungrog Ward from Ben Gwalchmai by a majority of 60 votes.
In the Llanerchyddol ward, two out of four councillors were elected, and they are Alison Davies and Labour’s Nicola Morris.
Powys County Council election officials said that polling had been “steady” during Thursday morning but had tailed off during the afternoon.
This means the Town Council has 12 Independent Councillors, two Liberal Democrats, Labour and Plaid Cymru both have one each.
GUNGROG ward
Carol Robinson (Independent) – 160
Ben Gwalchmain (Welsh Labour) – 100
LlANERCHYDDOL ward
Alison Davies (Independent) – 206
Nicola Morris (Welsh Labbour) – 197
Thomas Howl (Independent) – 124
Shantal Kay (Welsh Liberal Democrats) – 71
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OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — One person has died Monday afternoon in an apartment building fire in Overland Park, officials say.
The Overland Park Fire Department said the fire, which has now been extinguished, occurred in the 8500 block of Farley Street.
The Lenexa Fire Department and the Johnson County MED-ACT assisted with extinguishing the fire.
Officials have not released any information about the victim or damages to the building.
This is a developing story. FOX 4 will update as more information is available.
OPFD, @LenexaFire & @JoCoMedAct on scene fatality fire 8500 blk Farley. Fire out. More info later. pic.twitter.com/WWmFpCvnFH — Overland Park Fire (@OPFDMedia) December 11, 2017
Betty Lucille Aycock Anderson, 66, entered into rest Friday, May 12, 2017. Ms. Anderson was born in Rockingham, N.C., the, daughter of the late Arthur Eugene Aycock.
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Yukon promises review of Child and Family Services Act
‘We want to look to the future. We want to look at adequate resources. We want to focus on wellness’
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NEW JERSEY (PATCH.COM) – No one needs to tell Jennifer Bankston how excruciatingly painful it is to be bitten by the “kissing bug,” a parasite found throughout the southern half of the United States that carries Chagas, a sometimes inflammatory infectious disease — and it can potentially be fatal.
The mostly nocturnal parasite Trypanosoma cruzi has been found in 28 U.S. states. The Centers For Disease Control and Prevention says the bug could potentially be in New Jersey since it’s in neighboring states.
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Russian journalist Arkady Babchenko, who had been reported shot and killed in the Ukrainian capital on Tuesday, showed up at a news conference on Wednesday very much alive.
Russian journalist Arkady Babchenko. ─ AFP
Vasily Gritsak, head of the Ukrainian Security Service, told a news conference on Wednesday the agency faked Babchenko’s death to catch those who were trying to kill him.
Kiev and national police had said Babchenko, a strong critic of the Kremlin, was shot multiple times in the back at his apartment building and found bleeding by his wife.
He showed up at Gritsak’s new conference on Wednesday and thanked everyone who was mourning his death.
Babchenko, 41, one of Russia’s best-known war reporters, spoke and wrote year about leaving the country because of repeated threats that he and his family would be harmed.
Baku. 14 February. REPORT.AZ/ The fourth Ministerial Meeting of the Southern Gas Corridor (SGC) Advisory Council will take place in Baku on February 15.
Report was informed in the Ministry of Energy.
According to the ministry, a number of meetings and discussions on the organization of the next ministerial meeting within the Advisory Council have been held in Baku.
“Invitation letters were sent to relevant countries and several financial organizations. The program and agenda of the 4th SGC Advisory Council’s ministerial meeting were elaborated,” the ministry said.
The first ministerial meeting of the SGC Advisory Council was held on February 12, 2015, the second on February 29, 2016 and the third on February 23, 2017.
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The Atlanta City Council’s Public Safety and Legal Administration Committee will hold a second work session Friday, June 1 from 10-11:30 a.m. to discuss legislation that would change the requirements for booting vehicles in the city of Atlanta (Legislative Reference No. 18-O-1129).
If approved, the legislation would make several amendments to the city’s code, including lowering the fees charged by booting companies to remove their devices, requiring employees to wear company uniforms, requiring companies to use self-release boots, reducing the response time to remove boots, and creating uniform and adequate signage to be posted on private property where vehicle immobilization devices are used.
The public is invited to attend the work session, which will be held in Committee Room No. 1 on the second floor of Atlanta City Hall, 55 Trinity Avenue, S.W.
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* ‍UPDATE ON ONGOING LEGAL MATTERS WITH REGARD TO HISTORICAL VAT ASSESSMENTS IN ITALY​
* ‍IN ITALY, MERITS OF A TAX ASSESSMENT AND CERTAIN ASSOCIATED PENALTIES ARE ADDRESSED SEPARATELY FROM EACH OTHER​
* ‍TELIT INTENDS TO DEFEND ITS POSITION THAT VAT ASSESSMENTS SHOULD BE ANNULLED​
* ‍ITALIAN TAX AUTHORITIES ISSUED PENALTY DEEDS AGAINST TELIT IN AUGUST 2015​
* ‍INFORMED THAT FIRST LEVEL TAX COURT IN ITALY HAS REJECTED APPEALS FILED BY TELIT AGAINST THESE PENALTY DEEDS​
* TELIT COMMUNICATIONS - ‍INTENDS TO APPEAL AND TO VIGOROUSLY DEFEND ITS POSITION AND HAS BEEN ADVISED THAT ITS POSITION IN THIS MATTER REMAINS STRONG​
* ‍AGGREGATE VALUE OF PENALTY DEEDS REMAINS APPROXIMATELY EUR 5 MILLION​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reuters.Briefs@thomsonreuters.com)
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi is sending five firefighters to Texas to help that state put out wildfires.
The Mississippi Forestry Commission says the group will arrive Tuesday in Merkel, Texas, just west of Abilene.
The team is bringing two bulldozers that they use to create fire breaks along the edge of a wildfire.
State Forester Charlie Morgan says the Mississippi personnel are expected to stay in Texas for about two weeks.
Texas officials reported Sunday that 111 wildfires had burned nearly 25,000 acres (10,000 hectares) across the state in the previous week. State officials reported 19 active wildfires on Monday, with the largest fires concentrated in the state’s panhandle.
One of the league’s elite attacks appears to be close to adding a U.S. Men’s National Team midfielder.
ESPN reported Monday that Atlanta United is close to signing acquiring Darlington Nagbe from the Portland Timbers. According to the report, the Timbers would receive $750,000 in general allocation money, $300,000 in targeted allocation money, and an additional $500,000-$600,000 in incentive-based compensation. With those figures, the deal would surpass the total value of Orlando City’s move for Dom Dwyer this summer.
In addition, the Timbers would also received an international roster spot and a percentage of any future sale of the midfielder. Defender Gbenga Arokoyo would also head to Atlanta and be bought out by the club as the Timbers look to offload the defender’s salary.
Nagbe has played in Portland for the entirety of his career after being selected second overall by the club in 2011. The midfielder scored three goals and added five assists in 27 games last season.
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Two-year-old Tatul puts aside a half eaten piece of chicken which he has taken out of his rice soup and is waiting for the cook to serve him some beetroot salad. While waiting he is chatting with his friends arguing merrily that “to become stronger and to beat Nanulik in their fights, he should eat more salads instead of meat.”
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``the tax cuts are mostly about cutting taxes on capital that begets more capital investment. I guess the break for wage-earners is they won't have to go to H&R Block to get their taxes done, because they'll be able to do them themselves on a post card. Some benefit.'' -- Good points in this, though we don't agree with the part about pass-through entity cuts only benefiting the wealthy (what about all those small business owners with S-corps and LLCs? At least, the pass-through benefits could be given a ceiling, or fall at higher income amounts.)
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A British art critic, Marxist intellectual and prodigious author whose pioneering 1972 book and the BBC series it spawned, “Ways of Seeing,” ushered in a political perspective to art criticism has died. John Berger was 90.
Simon McBurney, the British actor and a friend of Berger’s, told The Associated Press that Berger died Monday at his home in the Paris suburb of Antony. McBurney said Berger had been ill for about a year.
Berger was the author of art criticism, novels, poetry, screenplays and many less classifiable books. He consistently challenged traditional interpretations of art and society and connections between the two. When he won the prestigious Booker Prize in 1972 for his novel “G,” he pledged to give half his reward to the Black Panthers.
Brazil's player Neymar (C) and teammates during a training session in Sochi, Russia, July 4, 2018. EPA-EFE/KHALED ELFIQI
Brazil's national soccer team were put through their paces on the training field in Sochi Wednesday, two days after overcoming Mexico in a 2-0 victory that secured the South Americans a spot in the quarter-finals.
Once again, David Lucca da Silva Santos, son of star forward Neymar Jr, watched from the sidelines of the practice ground at Brazil's World Cup headquarters.
HORRY COUNTY, SC One man was shot and killed at a home on Beau Street in the Conway area late Tuesday night, according to Horry County Police. No suspect is in custody at this time.
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One person was killed and at least five others injured after a tree branch collapsed on them during a fireworks event in Rock Island, Ill.It happened suddenly Tuesday night at a celebration while dozens of people were sitting under a tree. Many got away safely and others tried to lift up the giant branch to help those trapped beneath it.Some spectators who heard the sudden collapse thought it was part of the fireworks display. Some of those hit by the branch remain hospitalized.
Hield tallied 12 points (3-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 5-5 FT), four rebounds, two assists and two steals across 24 minutes in Friday's 113-93 preseason loss to the Spurs.
Hield turned in his second 12-point effort in as many exhibitions on the strength of another strong shooting performance. The 23-year-old sharpshooter is 9-for-16 from the field over his first pair of preseason tilts, providing a glimpse of one of the more effective parts of his game. The 2016 first-round pick enjoyed much more success after coming over to the Kings from the Pelicans at the trade deadline last season, upping his field-goal percentage from 39.3 to 48.0 and his three-point success rate from 36.9 percent to 42.8 percent. He's penciled in as the starting small forward at the moment, a position that would allow him to generate an abundance of multi-category fantasy production in the coming season.
Today's Pick of the Litter is Gracie, a 3 1/2-month-old kitten who was the only one to survive in her litter of five. She and her entire litter fell ill at about 10 weeks old, but Gracie survived. Laurel with BENCHS also spoke about a few diseases among young kittens that can be dangerous. For more information on Gracie, call 507-627-6373.
Be on the lookout this weekend because the Shreveport Police Department is holding a safety checkpoint Friday night in East Shreveport.
The checkpoint is part of the national “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign.
It will begin at 10 p.m. and run until 3 a.m. Saturday.
Officers will be checking for impaired drivers and seatbelt violations along with any other violations that could potentially harm the safety of those on the roadways.
Funding for the checkpoint is provided by a grant from the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission as part of the continuing effort to help curb the number of those drunk drivers who take the streets.
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The FBI says a substance found in a letter sent to the Minneapolis office of the Federal Aviation Administration has tested negative for worrisome biological agents.
The FAA in Minneapolis was evacuated Tuesday after a letter containing the suspicious substance was found. Four people were hospitalized as a precaution.
FBI spokesman Michael Kulstad said Wednesday that tests were conducted and “came back negative for biological agents.” But more testing is being done as authorities work to identify the substance.
The office, located just north of Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, houses employees involved in aircraft certification, security, pilot licensing and regulatory compliance. Air traffic control functions are not located in the building and were not affected.
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McALLEN- The Texas Education Agency released the results of a public survey intended to help shape what states' education policy will look like under Every Student Succeeds Act. President Barack Obama signed the ESSA in 2015, replacing No Child Left Behind and giving back decision making power over K-12 public education to the states.
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Rep. Mo Brooks said Wednesday's shooting at the Republicans' congressional baseball practice has not altered his view of the Second Amendment. Brooks, R-Ala., was on deck to bat and gave a harrowing account of the gunfire .
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QUETTA, Aug 14 (APP): Azadi Parade was held at Bughti Stadium Quetta on
Monday on the eve of Pakistans 70th Independence Day.
Chief guest of the ceremony was Governor Balochistan Muhammad Khan
Achakzai, along with Chief Minister Balochistan Nawab Sanaullah Khan Zehri and Commander Southern Command Lt. General Amir Riaz, he hoisted the national flag on the occasion, said a press release of ISPR .
A smartly turned out contingent of Pakistan Army presented salam to the
national flag, whereas renowned artists presented milli naghmas.
The ceremony was also attended by provincial ministers, members of the
assembly, high-ranked civil and military officials.
Speaking at the ceremony Commander Southern Command said that the
situation had changed a lot in Balochistan and the Independence Day was being celebrated with full entushiasm and national fervor throughout the province.
He said there was no part of Balochistan where the slogan Long Live
Pakistan was not heard.
Guests returning from the wedding of Benny Shabtai and former beauty queen Stacey Cooper are still raving about the fireworks, beach ceremony and big-name performances.
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-- A day after seemingly suggesting that Ric Flair's hospitalization was for nothing more than "routing monitoring", reps of Flair are now communicating that the situation is much more serious:
Are u a Fan/Friend of Ric Flair?If so, we need prayers & positive energy 4 our Living Legend as he is dealing w/some tough medical issues — MelindaMorrisZanoni (@LegacyTalentCEO) August 14, 2017
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-- Full details on exactly what the issue with Flair is are known at this time, except that it is heart related and there are also reports he is suffering from a condition as a result of excessive alcohol abuse over the years.
CAIRO Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi ordered military troops be deployed across the country on Sunday, his office said in a statement, after 43 people were killed in bomb attacks on two churches.
"President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces has ordered units from the military to immediately deploy and assist the civilian police in securing vital facilities in all provinces of the republic," his office said in a statement.
(Reporting by Ahmed Aboulenein; Writing by Eric Knecht; editing by Susan Thomas)
There are a number of unwanted anniversaries being 'celebrated' by the teams hoping to rival Mercedes for the F1 titles this season, so we are not the only ones hoping 2018 is a little less predictable.
The 2018 season is live across BBC Radio 5 live and the BBC Sport website, and gets under way with the Australian Grand Prix from 23-26 March.
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With a bang and several bumps, the Chicago Board Options Exchange launched bitcoin futures to trading over the weekend. Upon its debut Sunday, bitcoin futures went red hot, forcing the CBOE to put to halts in a bid to calm the raging market. The price of …
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PARIS (AP) — Police are clearing out a makeshift migrant camp holding up to 1,500 people in northeast Paris that had become a focal point in France's immigration debate.
Authorities moved in early Wednesday to the so-called Millennaire tent camp on the city's edge alongside a canal used by joggers and cyclists. It is the largest of several around Paris. Two migrants drowned this month in canals along the encampments.
City authorities said the migrants, mainly from Africa, will be taken to gymnasiums in the Paris region.
The camps are at the heart of a political debate between French Interior Minister Gerard Collomb and Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo over how to handle migrants.
Police have cleared out some 28,000 migrants from Paris camps in the past three years, but the arrivals continue.
There has been a plot by Man Utd, Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea, Tottenham and Man City to grab more of the Premier League’s television billions
“The row over a plot by Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City to grab more of the Premier League’s television billions intensified after their rivals rejected an offer to resolve the dispute. A secret meeting of the other 14 top-flight clubs discussed a proposal put forward by the league to change how its overseas rights revenue is allocated following mounting pressure from the so-called ‘Big Six’ for them to be awarded a larger share of the cash. …” Telegraph
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SLEEPING residents have woken to smoke and their home engulfed in flames in Christie Downs this morning.
The occupants escaped serious injury but the house on Elizabeth Rd was significantly damaged from the blaze which started before 5am, although police say it’s too early to reveal the cost.
The cause is also unknown at this stage but it’s believed to not be suspicious.
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In this Friday, March 17, 2017 file photo, Britain's Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson, left, talks to Kenyan soldiers training alongside British soldiers at the British Army Training Unit Kenya , in Ole Naishu near Nanyuki, in Kenya. Herders and ranchers in parts of the rift valley are desperately waiting for the delayed rainy season to start to ease the drought and the conflict over resources it has caused that has killed more than 30 people.
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A budget proposal that puts a passenger train route that passes through Kansas at risk is raising concerns.
The Topeka Capital-Journal reports that President Donald Trump’s budget calls for the elimination of federal subsidies for some money-losing long-distance train routes.
Amtrak spokesman Marc Magliari said in an email that the final and full budget plan for Amtrak’s federal aid hasn’t been released. But he confirmed that among “several services targeted” would be the Southwest Chief, which spans from Chicago to Los Angeles. It has stops in several Kansas towns, including Topeka, Lawrence, Garden City and Hutchinson.
Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins has voiced concern, saying that “infrastructure is vital to Kansas and rural America.” Kansas generates just shy of 50,000 passengers per year for Amtrak.
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A man believed to be in his 30’s was taken to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries after a stabbing took place in the city’s west end.
The incident took place in the area of Weston and Rogers road at around 7:20 p.m. on Monday.
Officers arrived at the scene and located the male patient before he was taken to hospital by Toronto Paramedics.
Police described a suspect wanted in connection with this case as an approximately five-foot-ten black man in his 20’s who was wearing a black jacket at the time.
Boone police say officers fatally shot man armed with knife
BOONE, Iowa (AP) — Police say officers shot and killed a man in Boone after he charged at them while holding a knife.
Boone police on Monday released a description of events leading up to the Saturday shooting death of 48-year-old Timothy Wayne Anderson.
Police say officers were called to a home where a woman reported a man threatening her and another person with a knife.
Officers could hear yelling when they arrived at the home, and when they tried to enter Anderson ran out. After he ignored orders to drop the knife, police say "multiple" officers shot and killed Anderson.
The department placed six officers on paid leave while the matter is investigated.
An autopsy will be conducted Tuesday on Anderson.
The De Soto girls soccer team bounced back from its first loss of the season to shut out Spring Hill, 4-0, on Monday.
Drayvhen Moore scored twice for the Wildcats, and Alexa Rosetta and Mackenzie Mohl added a goal apiece. Taylor Rogers notched the shutout.
The Wildcats (7-1-1) will travel to Lansing at 6 p.m. Thursday.
Harmon 1, Maranatha 0
Maranatha suffered a heartbreaking loss at the hands of Harmon when the Hawks scored the game-winning goal with 35 seconds left for a 1-0 win over the Eagles.
Maranatha (5-2-1) will play next against Northland Christian at 4:30 today at MCA.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- A Minneapolis business is providing patrons with a place to sip coffee and play with rescue cats that are up for adoption.
The Cafe Meow opened Feb. 16. The cafe is divided into two areas: a coffee shop on one side and the cat lounge on the other side.
Danielle Rasmussen and Jessica Burge have been working on the business for four years.
The felines can roam freely in the cat lounge and enjoy the jungle gym, nap in cubbies or curl up on couches.
The cats are from local animal rescues and will spend most of their time at the cafe until they're adopted. The cafe can accommodate up to 15 cats at a time.
Berry injured his heel during the Chiefs' 37-27 victory over the Chargers on Sunday.
It appeared Berry could've returned to the game, but -- nursing a 10-point lead -- the Chiefs' seemed content in letting him sit. He shouldn't miss any time in the postseason.
More financially distressed companies that have gone into business rescue since 2011 have been saved than have failed, according to figures from the Companies & Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC). This disproves the general perception that business rescue has had a low success rate since the practice was introduced in SA in May 2011 under the Companies Act.
Of the 1,122 business rescue proceedings completed by the end of 2016, 48% were successful compared with 38% that failed. The remaining 14% of cases were terminated before they actually entered the process.
Just over 1,100 companies are currently in the business rescue process, CIPC figures show.
DHENKANAL: The district unit of BJP geared itself up ahead of the visit of Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Dharmendra Pradhan to Tarava on Sunday. Both State and district functionaries, led by former Rajya Sabha member Rudra Narayan Pany, organised preparatory meetings at Gudiakateni and other places to make his visit a success.
Pradhan will visit the family members of party worker Salman Rout on his first death anniversary at Tarava village, 9 km from the district headquarters town. Salman was shot dead last year. Pradhan will attend a public meeting and is scheduled to unveil statue of Salman in the village. Later, the Union Minister will visit Saraswati Sishu Vidyamandir at Dhalpur where he will inaugurate a new school building sponsored by ONGC, BJP media cell chief Nabakishore Guru said.
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ROME (AP) — Lazio striker Ciro Immobile was sent off as Torino ended a four-match winless streak with a 3-1 victory in Serie A on Monday.
Immobile, who has 15 goals this season, was shown a direct red before the break for jerking his head at Nicolas Burdisso and landing his shoulder in the defender's face.
Immobile, who previously played for Torino, had been protesting for an apparent handball by Iago Falque on a cross of his inside the area.
Torino took control in the second half with goals from Alejandro Berenguer and Tomas Rincon. Luis Alberto pulled one back for Lazio but Simone Edera restored Torino's two-goal advantage.
Immobile and Torino counterpart Andrea Belotti hit the post in the first half.
Lazio remained fifth while Torino moved up from the bottom half to eighth.
Torino hadn't won at Lazio since 1993.
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For the first time in program history, the West Virginia Baseball team has cracked the Baseball America top 25
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Train service on GO Transit's Barrie line will be delayed for up to several hours after a fatality near the Barrie South GO station.
South Simcoe Police confirmed a pedestrian has died after being struck by a train south of Innisfil Beach Road.
Trains will not be able to move through the area while emergency services investigate.
"Undoubtedly this is going to cause a major disruption for our Barrie customers, it's very unfortunate," said Metrolinx spokesperson, Anne Marie Aikins.
Metrolinx is advising riders they can use the Richmond Hill corridor stations as an alternate route.
A driver told police she was going almost three times the speed limit Monday in south London because she was late for work.
A 22-year-old woman was charged with racing a motor vehicle after she was clocked driving 175 km/h on a 60 km/h stretch of Manning Drive at around 12:30 p.m.
“This is a clear example of what not to do. 175 km/h is too fast, regardless of the posted speed limit, " Middlesex County OPP. Const. Max Gomez said.
"A bump on the road would cause this driver to lose control with catastrophic consequences. Speeding and aggressive driving are on of the leading causes of injury and death on our roadways. Without a doubt, our officers prevented a tragedy today,”
Middlesex OPP say the woman told the officer who stopped her that she was late for work.
The woman’s vehicle was seized for seven days and her driver’s licence was suspended for seven days.
I saw these pictures the other day and I just had to share with you. How amazing are these? These are taken at the State Fair of Virginia.
Turns out that it was a mock photo shoot to show fun options in the area and help market to more intimate weddings.
Thank you so much to Bella Giornata Events and Michelle Harris from M Harris Studios for letting me share these beautiful photos with you.
Would you have your wedding at the State Fair of Virginia?
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Mario Batali is stepping back from his restaurant empire as well as his hosting gig on ABC amid multiple accusations of sexual misconduct Time
On Sunday morning, a Chicago woman was the victim of a bump-and-run car theft – leaving her without a vehicle this holiday season.
According to Fox32, the woman said she was waiting in traffic on South Greenwood Ave.
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While waiting in traffic, a man in another car ran into hers.
When the woman left her car to check for damage, the man jumped in and drove her 2018 Volkswagen away.
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The woman left her purse inside the car.
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April 24 (Reuters) - FibroGen Inc:
* FIBROGEN INC SAYS CEO THOMAS B. NEFF'S 2017 TOTAL COMPENSATION WAS $7.1 MILLION VERSUS $5.2 MILLION IN 2016 – SEC FILING Source text (bit.ly/2Hpk39x) Further company coverage:
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Expect USD-INR to trade in 64-64.35 range: Mohan Shenoi
USD-INR expected to trade in a range of 64-64.35/dollar today, says Mohan Shenoi of Kotak Mahindra Bank.
Mohan Shenoi of Kotak Mahindra Bank said, "As expected, US FOMC hiked the rate by 25 bps hinting one more rate hike in 2017. As the event was already priced-in, global currency market reaction was muted. Rupee has benefitted from global flows."
"However, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) intervention is preventing sharp gains. USD-INR expected to trade in a range of 64-64.35/dollar today."
The first Airbus A380 to be registered in Malta landed at the Malta International Airport from Singapore on Thursday evening.
The aircraft, the largest passenger jet in the world, will have a new livery painted before starting operations for Hi Fly Malta, a Maltese carrier.
Transport minister Ian Borg, writing on Facebook said the aircraft would be flying under the registration marks 9H-MIP.
“This is the first operational A380, which is the largest passenger aircraft in operation, to be flown by a Maltese carrier under the Maltese flag,” Borg wrote.
“As Minister responsible for this field I am pleased to see the continuous progress being made and I pledge my support to all operators and initiatives to make Malta the jurisdiction of choice.”
Leaders Credit Union celebrates 61 years
JACKSON, Tenn.–Leaders Credit Union hosts the 60th annual meeting as they start the 61st year of their financial institution.
Organizers at the Carl Grant Center at Union University say the event is a time to show a recap of the 2017 activities to members and see what 2018 holds.
The evening is filled with food, raffles, fun and gifts for attendees. Event goers say its a great time to meet staff, the board of directors and credit union members.
The St. Patrick-St. Vincent High girls tennis team beat Hercules 5-2 at Refugio Valley Park on Thursday.
Securing wins for the Bruins (4-2 in the Tri-County Athletic League) in singles play were Yzabella Bustos and Natalie Nino.
In doubles play the teams of Kelly Shin and Lexi Lyon, Alexa De Los Reyes and Ava Becker-Floresca as well as Ana Gomez and Nadine Tejada all won.
Gary Roberts talks to Neil Allen following Pompey’s promotion to League One.
The Blues sealed their rise to the third tier of English football with a 3-1 win over Notts County.
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A trial is finally set for a man charged with impaired driving more than two years ago.
Sulaiman Saad Alhasssan has made more than 20 court appearances since he was charged with having care and control of a motor vehicle with a blood/alcohol level of more than 80 milligrams in July 2015.
Alhassan's first trial, Jan. 10, is for failing to reattend court.
His trial for allegedly drinking and driving follows March 23.
“ There's a long history to the matter,” defence counsel Michael Bennett told Ontario Court Justice John Condon on Monday morning.
The lengthy wait for a trial drew the attention of assistant Crown attorney Karen Pritchard.
“ I'm very concerned with the delay,” she said.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Ps Business Parks Inc
* PS Business Parks Inc announces departure of chief financial officer
* Edward Stokx, executive vice president, chief financial officer and secretary of company, resigned from his position
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ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A lawyer for former residential school students excluded from a national apology in 2008 says Justin Trudeau will be in Labrador on Nov. 24 to apologize.
Steven Cooper says the Prime Minister's Office has confirmed he'll be in Goose Bay for an event that's expected to include about 300 people.
About 1,000 class-action members accepted a $50-million package from the federal government to settle claims of abuse and cultural losses.
A spokesman for Trudeau could not be immediately reached.
Former prime minister Stephen Harper excluded the province's former residential schools from an apology and compensation package, saying they were different.
But lawyers for students of four schools in Labrador and one in Newfoundland argued Ottawa owed the same duty of care to them after the province joined Confederation in 1949.
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - A 22-year-old man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to the drive-by shooting death of a 2-year-old girl in Little Rock.
Deshaun Rushing was charged with capital murder in the 2016 killing of 2-year-old Ramiya Reed. But on Monday, Rushing pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of first-degree murder and avoided a potential life sentence.
Prosecutors say Ramiya's mother identified Rushing as a suspect, and another defendant still awaits trial.
According to the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette , Rushing will be eligible for parole after 21 years.
A month after Ramiya's killing, 3-year-old Acen King was killed in an apparent road-rage case in Little Rock. The alleged shooter in that case awaits trial.
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CNN's Becky Anderson explains the one thing you need to know about the result of Turkey's historic referendum.
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PM Abbasi to inaugurate gas plant in Kandhkot today
PADIDAN: Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi will visit Kandhkot to inaugurate a gas plant today.
The gas plant has been constructed by the Pakistan Petroleum.
After inaugurating the gas plant, the prime minister will leave for New Jatoi, where he will address a public meeting, for which 6,000 chairs have been arranged.
The local administration has made strict security measures for the PM’s visit.
Halton police have released images of three men who robbed a Burlington Scotiabank branch on Thursday.
They entered the Dundas Street bank west of Appleby Line at 7:50 p.m., with two assaulting the tellers and a third brandishing a hand gun.
The bank employees handed over an undisclosed amount of cash. The robbers fled, running southbound towards Dundas Street.
Two bank employees suffered minor injuries.
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Anyone with information should contact Det. Phil Vandenbeukel of Burlington Criminal Investigations Bureau – Robbery Team at 905-825-4747, ext 2343. Tips can be forwarded to Crime Stoppers; “See Something, Hear Something, Say Something” at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), through the web at www.crimestoppers.ca or by texting “Tip201” with your message to 274637 (crimes).
Comedian Keegan-Michael Key has done some priceless impressions over the years, and he delivered another during Penn State’s spring game over the weekend.
Key mocked Penn State head coach James Franklin in an “interview” during the game, and the impression was on point.
Is it just us, or does @KeeganMKey do a better @coachjfranklin than James Franklin? pic.twitter.com/Ayw4jYi32V — Penn State On BTN (@PennStateOnBTN) April 21, 2018
It’s funny that Key does actually resemble Franklin a bit, as it relates to the shape of his face and certain facial features. And they’re almost exactly the same age, too.
Nailed it.
“Wake Up” because Arcade Fire is coming to the Mandalay Bay Events Center on Sunday, October 22nd. Listen all week to X107.5 for your chance to win a pair of tickets to see them perform their hits live, including “Neighborhood,” “Ready to Start” and songs from their newest album “Everything Now.” But “I Give You Power” to go to AXS.COM to buy tickets now!!
MCDONALD’S HOLIDAY PIES: WHEN TO GET THEM: It’s common knowledge that McDonald’s has individual-sized apple pies, but now the fast food restaurant has gotten more festive with the introduction of Holiday Pies. The pies have a flaky, buttery crust topped with rainbow sprinkles and a smooth vanilla custard filling. Teen Vogue reports the pie crust tastes like a sugar cookies, and is coated in a sugar glaze. McDonald’s says the Holiday Pies will be available for a limited time in Florida, Illinois, Ohio, Massachusetts, Southern California, and Texas. No word on if there’s a possibility they’ll ever get a further release. (Elite Daily)
NEW POSITION: Gladstone MP Glenn Butcher at the opening of the Mount Larcom Community Hub in November.
NEW POSITION: Gladstone MP Glenn Butcher at the opening of the Mount Larcom Community Hub in November. Matt Taylor GLA101117PARK
GLENN Butcher has been named Assistant Minister for Treasury in the new Palaszczuk Government ministry.
The Gladstone MP will be assisting Deputy Premier and factional ally Jackie Trad, who has replaced Cairns-based MP Curtis Pitt as Treasurer.
Mr Butcher was previously assisting Ms Trad with the Transport and Infrastructure portfolios.
Announcing the promotion on Facebook last night, Mr Butcher said it was "a huge honour to be in an economic portfolio".
Keppel MP Brittany Lauga and Mackay MP Julieanne Gilbert have also received Assistant Minister positions.
This is a developing story. Updates to follow as details emerge.
BELLEFONTE, Pa. (AP) - A man and woman have been sentenced to life in prison without possibility of parole in the death of a Penn State University professor who authorities say was pushed off a cliff at a quarry.
Jurors deliberated for about two hours after closing arguments Monday before convicting 41-year-old George Ishler and 34-year-old Danelle Geier of all charges, including first-degree murder which carries a mandatory life term.
Centre County prosecutors said the two lured 56-year-old Ronald Bettig to the quarry in 2016 with a story about harvesting marijuana, and Ishler then pushed him while Geier waited in the car with her toddler.
Ishler's attorney, Karen Muir, said the evidence supported suicide as the cause of death.
Geier, whose attorney said she acted under Ishler's "controlling and aggressive" influence, apologized before sentencing.
ATLANTA (AP) — A South Korean conglomerate says it will create 500 jobs and invest $150 million for solar cell manufacturing in Whitfield County in northwest Georgia.
Gov. Nathan Deal announced Wednesday the investment by Hanwha Q CELLS Korea. Deal says it was a continuation of “strong partnerships” the state has had with Korean businesses.
The new manufacturing facility in Dalton will produce solar cells, a device that turns light energy into electricity. When several solar cells are connected, they become what is commonly referred to as a solar panel.
Vice President of Hanwha Q CELLS Korea James Choi says he saw the facility as the beginning of a long-term relationship with Georgia.
Georgia Department of Economic Development commissioner Pat Wilson says it will be Hanwha Q CELLS Korea’s first U.S.-based manufacturing facility.
FILE -- In this Dec. 28, 2001 file photo, an Afghan farmer works on his field, on the outskirts of the village of Madakhel in northeastern Afghanistan, near the mountain region of Tora Bora which is seen in the background. An Afghan official says Islamic State fighters have captured some territory around Tora Bora, the former stronghold of Osama bin Laden in eastern Afghanistan's Nangarhar province. Enric Marti, File AP Photo
KARACHI :An awareness programme regarding prevention and care of diabetes was held at Special Security Unit (SSU) Sindh Police Headquarters. The program was organized in collaboration with Roche Pakistan Limited, said a statement issued here on Tuesday. Manager Medical Affairs Dr. Urooj Imam gave a detailed lecture about precautionary measures and treatment on diabetes. The programme was attended by a large number of officers and commandos of the SSU.
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Edmonton police is looking for witnesses after a road rage incident allegedly left a man severely injured with stab wounds in northwest Edmonton on Saturday, December 17.
Officers responded to a call of an alleged road rage incident in the area of 75 Street and 78 Avenue at 11:40 p.m.
EMS treated the 37-year-old man on scene and transported him to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
The suspect vehicle, a grey or silver pickup truck, fled the scene before police arrived.
Anyone with information about the road rage incident is asked to contact EPS at 780-423-45667. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
LENOIR CITY (WATE) – A man is on the run after fleeing a traffic stop in Loudon County early Monday.
Investigators say Kavonte J. Carson, 22, fled from deputies at a traffic stop at Garnett Hill and Highway 11 around 12:02 a.m.
The suspect is wanted on warrants from Anderson, Blount and Loudon counties. He was last seen near Highway 11 and Muddy Creek.
Investigators believe Carson may be wearing jeans, a blue shirt and carrying a white towel. He is around 5-feet-9-inches tall and weighs around 145 pounds.
If anyone has information on the suspect, contact the Loudon County Sheriff’s Office at 865-458-9081.
John Rogers, The Associated Press
LOS ANGELES -- Charles Manson's cremated remains have been scattered nearly four months after the cult leader died in prison. A funeral was held Saturday following a court battle for the 83-year-old's remains.
Pastor Mark Pitcher of the Church of the Nazarene in Porterville, California, says 20 to 25 people attended the funeral.
Among them were Manson's grandson, Jason Freeman, and Freeman's wife, Audrey.
Freeman prevailed last week in a months-long court fight for custody of Manson's remains.
His grandfather was cremated after the service and his ashes scattered.
Pitcher said Monday he agreed to lead the service because Freeman and his wife are Christians.
Manson was sentenced to life in prison for orchestrating the 1969 murders of actress Sharon Tate and eight others.
He died in November.
Making two-bite sandwiches for a weeknight meal is a nice way to mix things up every now and then. Ideally, they need to pack a lot of flavor into a tidy package.
Luckily, this is yet another recipe that builds on the versatility of pork tenderloin. Slathered with a quick paste of garlic, Spanish smoked paprika and olive oil (beware its high staining quotient and proceed accordingly; I used food-safe gloves), the meat roasts in the oven while you assemble…
× Des Moines Woman Killed in I-80 Rollover Crash
ADAIR COUNTY, Iowa — A Des Moines woman was killed early Wednesday morning in a crash on I-80 in Adair County.
The Iowa State Patrol says the accident happened around 6:00 a.m. a mile marker 83, near Casey. Twenty-eight-year-old Sheana Story was traveling westbound when her Ford Fusion drifted off the roadway and struck a cable barrier. The vehicle continued in to the ditch and rolled several times before coming to a stop.
Story was found about 12 feet away after being ejected during the crash. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
The investigation into the accident continues.
Image copyright Manchester Evening News Image caption William Brent Taylor collapsed in a Manchester Airport car park
Two men arrested following the death of a taxi driver at Manchester Airport have been cautioned for threatening behaviour.
William Brent Taylor, 57, collapsed in the Terminal 2 airport car park on 6 April, and later died in hospital.
The two men, aged 26 and 55, were originally arrested on suspicion of manslaughter following reports of an assault.
However, a post-mortem examination found no signs of assault, police said.
An inquest into Mr Taylor's death will take place at a later date.
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Spring days have turned into hot summer nights, but floral looks haven't been put to bed. Click through the gallery to skim through some of the prettiest flower-filled outfits on your fave celebs.
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Feghouli joins Galatasaray for €4.25m
Galatasaray have announced the signing of Sofiane Feghouli from West Ham for a fee of €4.25million.
The 27-year-old joins the Super Lig side just a year after signing for the Hammers from Valencia on a three-season deal.
Feghouli has signed a five-year contract with Galatasaray and is their seventh signing of a productive transfer window.
"West Ham United would like to thank Sofiane for his efforts and wish him well in his future career," the Premier League club said in a statement.
Feghouli's exit comes amid reports that West Ham are closing in on a club-record £30m deal for William Carvalho.
The Portugal international was left out of Sporting CP's squad for their Champions League play-off first leg with FCSB on Tuesday.
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Rutherfordton police need your help to locate a man accused of felony larceny of an ATV and larceny of a motor vehicle.
The incident happened on September 24, said Rutherfordton Police Department.
According to police, Jonathan Darrel Waters has several charges secured against him, including felony larceny, larceny of motor vehicle, possession of stolen motor vehicle and possession of stolen goods.
Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts is asked to contact Lt. R. Gilbert with the Rutherfordton Police Department at (828) 287-5062 or (828) 289-0383, and after hours at (828) 286-2911.
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THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — Russian authorities have sent a new extradition request to Greece for a Russian cybercrime suspect also sought on criminal charges by the U.S. and France.
Alexander Vinnik, 38, a former bitcoin platform operator, was informed of the new Russian request by Thessaloniki court officials Wednesday, and is not contesting it.
Russia initially sought Vinnik on lesser fraud charges. The new request raises the amount allegedly involved to 750 million rubles ($12 million).
Greece's supreme court has already approved Vinnik's extradition to the United States for allegedly laundering billions of dollars using the virtual currency. Vinnik had fought that decision.
Another court ruled for his extradition to Russia based on the first request. France wants him on charges including cybercrime and money laundering.
Greece's justice minister will rule on the requests.
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Feb 14 Drecom Co Ltd:
* Says it will issue 337,000 new shares via public offering, issue 91,000 new shares via private placement to Rakuten, Inc., issue 42,000 new shares via private placement to Daiwa Securities Co. Ltd.
* Says it raise 1 billion yen in total for operating funds enrichment and loan repayment
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Argos is recalling its Simple Value 2Kw Upright Fan Heater due to a risk of electric shock and burn hazard.
The retailer is urging its customers to stop using the fan heater immediately and return it to your nearest Argos store for a full refund or replacement product as soon as possible.
Customers can contact Argos using the service help line number: 1800 535 091.
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Recall date(s):
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Argos have recalled the Simple Value 2kW Upright Fan Heater
Yanyin Lin, 14, of Great Neck has been missing since February 10, 2017. Detectives request anyone with information regarding this Missing Juvenile to contact Nassau County Missing Person Squad at 516-573-7347 or call 911.
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Carbon Trust: ZERO WASTE TO LANDFILL How your organisation can reduce its environmental impact through reuse, recycling or recovery Achieving zero waste to landfill makes good business sense for those organisations considering a sustainable future for their business.
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Elon Musk, right, sits next to Mohammad al-Gergawi, UAE Minister of Cabinet Affairs and Future, during a panel discussion at the World Government Summit 2017 in Dubai, on Feb. 13, 2017. Tesla Inc. is expanding to the United Arab Emirates, making a move to sell its pricey electric cars in one of the world's largest oil-producing nations.
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MOSCOW (Sputnik) — North Korea will continue to conduct missile tests despite international condemnation and increased tensions with Washington, the country's Vice Foreign Minister Han Song Ryol said.
"We'll be conducting more missile tests on a weekly, monthly and yearly basis," Han told the BBC.
Han added that in case the United States resorted to military action, an "all-out war" would start.
Earlier on Monday, US Vice President Mike Pence urged North Korea "not to test" Washington's patience after recent US military strikes on enemy forces in Afghanistan and Syria.
On Sunday, Pyongyang attempted to launch a ballistic missile that exploded within seconds after it took off, according to US and South Korean defense officials.
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Teachers and students at Skyland Elementary School have dedicated this week to learning the importance of kindness.
There are several activities planned each day to encourage students to always show kindness. Principal Latonya Gaines said the school is teaching students being kind starts with setting a good example.
“Its so easy for kids to get distracted by things that are going on around them,” said Gaines. “So we just want to reel them back in and show them that being kind is a good thing because it makes you feel good when you are being kind to each other.”
When students are seen being kind they will get a big fish with their name on it to post around the school. The school plans on continuing this program throughout the rest of the school year.
The Davis family flies toy airplanes from the hill at Gas Works Park in Seattle on Saturday. They have been flying planes like this for about eight years as a fun way to get outside and describe it as "old-school, plane-glider day in the sun."
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S-Oil said on Monday that the company has donated 2 billion won ($182,999) to support the have-nots here.
The donation was delivered to Community Chest Korea during a donation ceremony held at the CCK‘s headquarters, Monday, the company added.
S-Oil CEO Othman al-Ghamdi (left) poses for a photo with CCK Chairman Hur Dong-soo (right) at a donation ceremony held in Seoul, Monday (S-Oil)
“S-Oil decided to continue delivering a donation this year so as to pursue one of the company’s core values, sharing,” S-Oil CEO Othman Al-Ghamdi.“I hope that S-Oil’s donation will help the people facing difficulties, including senior citizens who live alone, single-parent families, the disabled, multicultural families and beneficiaries of basic living subsidies,” Al-Ghamdi added.By Shim Woo-hyun ( ws@heraldcorp.com
Everybody needs enough sleep so their body can function properly, according to the NHS.
If you don’t get enough rest, you could wake up feeling grumpy, and not prepared for the day ahead.
You could also increase your risk of some deadly conditions, including heart disease and diabetes.
But, about a third of people in the UK admit to not getting enough sleep.
If you struggle to get to sleep at night, you should try listening to calming music, it’s been revealed.
One of Beaufort County's highest-ranking staffers was recently named the runner-up for a new town manager job in Florida. Deputy county administrator Josh Gruber, one of four finalists for the position in Fort Myers Beach, had a final interview last week with members of the town's council.
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Related Coverage Quinnipiac, UConn set for clash in NCAA Tournament
STORRS, Conn. (WTNH) — UConn and Quinnipiac last played in 1998.
The Bobcats, new to Division 1, wanted to test the waters against the best in the country.
20 years later, the Bobcats have arrived, but not without the support of Geno Auriemma and the Huskies.
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Auriemma is a big supporter of Quinnipiac, and he let the nation know last year.
“Last year, I left it off by saying his unveiling of our t-shirt was the exclamation on a great season. Geno has just transcended this game,” stated Quinnipiac women’s basketball head coach Tricia Fabbri.
Some of the UConn players also mentioned how they root for the Bobcats, but obviously, not on Monday.
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LEONARDTOWN, Md. (AP) — Authorities say a military helicopter has crashed in southern Maryland; unclear whether there are injuries or deaths.
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Sunday December 17th. 9am - 1pm
This hands-on class introduces students to copper-foil method (Tiffany style) stained glass craft by completing a small project. You will design a small sun-catcher, select and cut the glass, grind each piece, foil them and then solder the glass pieces together. All supplies provided.
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The flu virus has had deadly consequences for some young and seemingly healthy adults. Could doctors be doing more? Elizabeth Cohen reports.
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About Expert Patients Programme - Wythenshawe
Expert Patients Programme (EPP) builds on the principal that people who live with long-term health problems know best how their condition affects the way they feel on a day to day basis, their lifestyle and ability to accomplish activities important to them. The course also looks at ways to positively manage symptoms and changing emotions that can be brought about by living with long-term health conditions. The UK and international evidence into the effectiveness of the programme has been excellent - EPP is the leading self-management/self-care programme in the UK. The course consits of six weekly sessions lasting two and a half hours, once a week with a 20 min refreshment break.
How to Integrate Git into Your Linux Desktop
Ask a developer to name their most important tools and very often the reply will include Git. There’s a good reason for that: Git is one of the most widely used distributed version control systems. Git can be set up as a local repository, used on a LAN, or used via the official, global service. With Git you can do things like add access control to your code, display the contents of a Git repository (via the web), and manage multiple repositories.
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BROOKLYN (WKOW) -- The Village of Brooklyn will continue funding its police department.
The village board had two options -- keep the police department, or dissolve it and contract with the Dane County Sheriff's Office.
Board president Clayton Schulz says board members saw a village survey, which showed the majority of people want to keep the department.
The agency's future had been in question since the retirement of the former chief earlier this year.
CBJ — September proved to be a strong one for employment figures with Statistics Canada reporting that 10,000 net jobs were added last month. A surge in full-time work was more than enough to offset smaller loses in part-time positions.
Statistics Canada reports that the jobless rate remained steady at 6.2%, which is the lowest it has been in nine years.
Ontario led the with 35,000 positions opening up. Every other province either added a small number of jobs or lost a few thousand, led by Alberta.
The job surge pushed Ontario’s jobless rate down to 5.6%, its lowest since the height of the tech boom in 2000. British Columbia’s jobless rate remains the lowest in the country at 4.9%.
Meanwhile, south of the border, the United States lost 33,000 jobs in September because of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, which closed thousands of businesses in Texas and Florida and forced widespread evacuations.
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× IMPD pursuit ends in serious crash on east side
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – An IMPD pursuit ended in a serious crash on the northeast side Wednesday morning.
The crash occurred around 10 a.m. and ended near North Sherman Drive and East 33rd Street. Several roads and intersections are closed in the area while police investigate.
This is a developing story, and we will add updates as they’re made available.
Cehlarik (left leg) skated on his own Monday.
Cehlarik's presence on the ice is a step in the right direction for the 22-year-old winger, but his return does not appear imminent. Once Cehlarik, who last suited up on Nov. 24, is ready to play again, whether he re-enters the B's line or heads back to the minors hinges on the team's health up front at that time. In five games with the big club this season, Cehlarik has tallied a goal and an assist.
DUBUQUE, Iowa (AP) - A 20-year-old man has pleaded not guilty to charges that he drove onto and damaged the Iowa baseball field made famous by the 1989 "Field of Dreams" movie.
The Telegraph Herald reports that Austin Pape, of Dyersville, entered a written plea before his arraignment scheduled for Monday in Dubuque. Investigators say Pape has acknowledged driving onto the field Jan. 22, and his attorney has said Pape will work with prosecutors on a resolution.
Court records say the owner estimated the damage at more than $5,500. The vehicle left deep gashes in the field and damaged sprinklers.
The field sits 2 miles (3 kilometers) outside Dyersville - 142 miles (228 kilometers) northeast of Des Moines. Thousands of people visit the property, running around the bases and walking to the surrounding cornfields.
Home | News | General | Dino Melaye Rushed To The Hospital After Breaking His Leg Trying To Escape From Police Custody (Photos)
There was pandemonium at the popular Area 1 roundabout Abuja when suspected thugs loyal to the embattled Senator Dino Melaye (APC, Kogi West) rescued him and whisked him away from the fully armed Special Anti-Robbery Squad.The drama which began at 2.10 pm lasted for about six minutes with the suspected thugs, in two Hilux van double-crossing the police escort, jerked up Melaye and threw him into one of the van and speed off.
According to reports, he was later rearrested and taken to Zankli hospital in the Mabushi district of Abuja, due to the injury he sustained while trying to flee.
He is expected to be paraded later this evening among other hardened criminals who implicated him in the crime that necessitated his arrest
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R&B’s resident bad boy Chris Brown is closing out the year with another accomplishment to add to his list. On Wednesday (December 6), Brown took to Twitter to reveal he’s received over three dozen plaques from the RIAA this year.
“40 PLAQUES THIS YEAR!,” he wrote. “Today the RIAA released 23 more certified platinum and gold plaques that included 12 x multi platinum singles. 74.5 million single and album sales just in the US.”
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More than half of Quebecers are in favour of preventing migrants from entering the country and want them stopped at the Canada-U.S. border.
That opinion is shared by 51 per cent of Quebecers surveyed last week in a SOM-Cogeco News survey.
According to the survey, however, younger respondents, academics and people in the Montreal region do not support such a measure.
In addition, 56 per cent of respondents found it unacceptable that people bypassing normal immigration procedures be treated as a priority. People in the Quebec City area and those who speak French as their mother tongue are more likely to be in this group.
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Thirty-nine per cent of the people surveyed believe a large influx of migrants will make Quebec less safe. The proportion reaches 52 per cent among those with less education.
This online survey was conducted Aug. 9-10 with 1,037 Quebecers age 18 years and over.
The margin of error for all respondents is 3.6 per cent, 19 times out of 20.
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Leave it to the Cat in the Hat! Everyone’s favorite feline in the red and white hat turns a rainy afternoon upside down with his madcap mischief and wacky adventures. Speaking only in rhyme, the Cat in the Hat shows Sally and her brother that “it’s fun to have fun, but you have to know how,” despite the misgivings of their well-mannered Fish. But what will Mother think of all the antics when she returns home? Find out when all of your favorite moments from this Dr. Seuss classic come to life before your eyes. Suggested for families with young people ages 3 – 7+
Price: Tickets begin at $14 and can be purchased at www.firststage.org
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The Boston Bruins lost 4-3 in overtime to the Ottawa Senators in game 3 at TD Garden on Monday night.
The game-winning power play goal came from Senators forward Bobby Ryan after Bruins forward Riley Nash was assessed roughing penalty 4 minutes and 38 seconds into OT.
After the game Bruins interim head coach Bruce Cassidy said the Bruins didn’t play up to their abilities and the penalty called on Nash in OT was a “terrible call” and “didn’t agree with it.”
To hear Cassidy’s postgame comments, check out the video above from “Bruins Overtime Live,” presented by Ace Ticket.
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Washington, May 31 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed a new bill titled “Right to Try” which allows terminally ill patients to seek drugs that are still experimental and not fully approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.
The House on Tuesday voted 250-169 in favor of the bill, which the Senate passed in August, Xinhua reported.
Under the legislation, terminally ill patients have the right to seek drug treatments that remain in clinical trials after passing phase 1 of the FDA approval process.
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Kiwi startup Avertana has entered into a technology partnership with South African-based Nyanza Light Metals to turn waste steel slag into titanium dioxide pigment. The memorandum of understanding will see Avertana's novel waste technology used for the first time at a four billion rand plant being built in the Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone, an economic development business entity owned by the KwaZulu-Natal provincial government on the northeastern South African coast.
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It was a late night/early morning for many conventioners as the WBC closing banquet was held across town at the posh Baku Palace, a vast hall equipped for large-scale events.
Seemingly endless courses were served of local fare such as lamb, salmon, stuffed grape leaves and so much more. A full orchestra took the stage for the duration, belting out everything from old standards “New York, New York,” to current hits like “Despacio.”
Evander Holyfield was quite content lip-synching along from his front-and-center table. Then he was called to duty by WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman to officially hand the WBC flag over to a representative of Ukraine, whose capital Kiev will host the 2018 gathering. Most delegates opted to return to the Fairmont Baku host hotel on the early buses, service Ng back at 10:30. For some of us, the 2:30 a.m. wake time for an early morning info flight out came way too soon. Such is life…until next year in Kiev!
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Lil Duval came through to hang out with the morning show crew! He talked about his new movie, “Grow House,” and why it’s a different kind of comedy and instant classic. He talks about doing stand-up, and preparing for his upcoming comedy special. He also talks about watching “Grow House” during the ascreening and realizing the gravity of what an accomplishment it is for him.
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StarCraft needs no introduction.
StarCraft Remastered, on the other hand... it's a brand-new version of the cult-classic PC strategy game with 4K-resolution graphics, remastered sound, cloud save games, online matchmaking and 100% multiplayer compatibility with the original. You can press a button (F5) at any time to switch between new and old graphics on the fly, which is very, very cool.
And it's available, today, right now, for US $15 (roughly £12 or AU$20 converted), at Blizzard's website.
If you want to follow along, Blizzard is celebrating the launch with a livestream on Twitch right here, too.
WARNING: This article contains spoilers for Call the Midwife season 7
When is Call the Midwife series 8 released?
The seventh series of long-running BBC drama, Call the Midwife has just come to an end.
The emotional finale ended with a message from BBC saying that the show would fittingly be back in "nine months".
Aside from its Christmas specials, new seasons typically begin in January every year, but it looks like season eight will be released in November.
Filming is already underway with the official Call the Midwife twitter posting a photo of the series eight clapperboard.
The tweet was accompanied by the caption: "It's happening!!! Series 8 of #callthemidwife has just started filming!! @BBCOne."
Luckily, channel bosses renewed the series for three new seasons back in 2016.
So the midwives of Nonnatus House will be on screens until at least 2020.
WHO IS IN THE CAST OF CALL THE MIDWIFE SEASON 7?
The Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) on Wednesday said they are placing emerging markets including India and Brazil on notice for limiting investor access, reported CNBC-TV18.
The weights of India and Brazil markets could be capped on MSCI Indexes, said New York-based company.
Countries like Turkey, South Korea, India and Brazil restrict use of local data in derivatives created by offshore exchanges and India also has a lengthy and burdensome mandatory registration process for foreign investors, the MSCI said.
A leading provider of benchmark indices globally, MSCI, will now consult its clients and announce the results By December 31.
XX is a horror anthology featuring four segments all directed by women. Win a pair of tickets for the sold-out screening of XX on February 17 at Carlton Cinemas!
XX directors include celebrated musician Annie Clark (St. Vincent), Karyn Kusama (The Invitation, Girlfight), Jennifer Lynch (Surveillance, Chained) and Jovanka Vuckovic (The Captured Bird, former editor of Rue Morgue Magazine).
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If you've been meaning to upgrade your shorts and sports bra workout go-tos to something more cold-weather appropriate (you know, maybe with sleeves), now is a great time. Plenty of your favorite exercise brands are having sales, and you can snag everything from long running tights to hoodies at deep discounts. Check out key workout pieces that will help you get moving as the temperatures dip. The best part is that they're all under $25.
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GREEN BAY - The kids are planning their Halloween costumes; that means the adults need to start planning the treats for the annual trick-or-treating.
In the Brown County area, trick-or-treating hours are on Oct. 31. Halloween is on a Tuesday this year, so plan accordingly. Here's your roundup for the Brown County area.
Allouez, 4-7 p.m. Oct. 31.
Ashwaubenon, 4-7 p.m. Oct. 31.
Bellevue, 4-7 p.m. Oct. 31.
De Pere, 4-7 p.m. Oct. 31.
Denmark, 3-6 p.m. Oct. 31.
Green Bay, 4-7 p.m. Oct. 31.
Hobart, 4-7 p.m. Oct. 31.
Howard, 4-7 p.m. Oct. 31.
Lawrence, 4-7 p.m. Oct. 31.
Ledgeview, 4-7 p.m. Oct. 31.
Little Suamico, 4-7 p.m. Oct. 31.
Pulaski, 4-7 p.m. Oct. 31.
Rockland, 4-7 p.m. Oct. 31.
Seymour: 5-7 p.m. Oct. 31.
Suamico, 4-7 p.m. Oct. 31.
Wrightstown, 4-7 p.m. Oct. 31.
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VANCOUVER — A familiar voice is set to take over the mike on CBC Vancouver's morning show.
The station has announced Stephen Quinn will become the new host of The Early Edition starting Jan. 2.
He'll take over from longtime host Rick Cluff, who will retire later this month following 41 years at the public broadcaster.
Quinn currently hosts the afternoon program On The Coast after eight years as a civic affairs reporter for CBC.
He says hosting The Early Edition is a dream job and he's proud to be part of the team.
Schenley Avenue and DeCamp Road
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An off-duty city police officer was arraigned Monday in municipal court on a charge of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence.
Darrel “Fred” Herdman pleaded not guilty and has a pretrial hearing April 13 before Judge Carla Baldwin.
The charge is a first degree misdemeanor.
He also faces a felony charge, however, for improper handling of a firearm, as he had a gun with him.
Herdman was cited after he was pulled over Sunday by troopers of the Canfield Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol at Schenley Avenue and DeCamp Road on the West Side.
Police Chief Robin Lees said Herdman is currently working in the police station taking reports and will not be in a cruiser.
Any disciplinary action will be decided when the case has been adjudicated, Lees said.
The world is standing at the edge of the financial abyss while most investors are entirely in the dark. However, specific indicators suggest the market is one giant RED BLINKING LIGHT. One of these indicators is the amount of margin debt held by investors. What is quite surprising about the level of investor margin debt is that it has hit a new record high even though the market has sold off 2,500 points from its peak in February.
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Dallas voters on Saturday ousted three City Council incumbents in an election that reshaped the council and left his honor in need of a majority coalition. Just as troubling for Rawlings, the municipal elections resulted in council member Philip Kingston, a vocal critical of the mayor, leading a faction of five council members.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. - Columbia Water and Light crews will be installing a new water main along Stewart Road Tuesday morning, causing three blocks of Stewart Road to be closed, according to a press release.
The release said work will start at 5 a.m. Tuesday and the road should be back open after 5 a.m. Wednesday.
During the closure, a new six-inch water main will be installed for sections of Westmount Avenue, Thilly Avenue and W. Lathrop Road. As a result, Stewart Road will be closed from Garth to Edgewood avenues.
Crews said the project will upgrade existing infrastructure, increase fire protection and provide more reliable water service for the area.
Workers on the Athens metro have said they will join a protest called on Monday by their colleagues on buses and trolley buses.
In what is shaping up to look like yet another tough day for commuters in the Greek capital, metro workers will be walking off the job from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., though this will not affect Line 1 on the ISAP electric railway, so far.
The drivers of buses and trolley buses, meanwhile, will walk off the job from the start of their shift at 5 a.m. until 9 a.m. and again from 9 p.m. until the end of their shift. Commuters should plan that buses and trolley buses will start pulling off the streets at around 8 p.m. and not return to service until 10 p.m.
The walkouts coincide with a 24-hour strike called by the country’s main public sector union, ADEDY, to protest austerity.
Ivy and Jamerson
This simply perfect duo are extremely bonded and former housemates, perhaps siblings but we are unsure. They both are totally lovable and playful and whomever is lucky to be their guardians will be very happy people indeed. Ivy and Jamerson must be adopted together. We will not split them up. Perfect starter duo if 2 is your goal! Reach Mary’s Kitty Korner at marys.kitty.korner@sbcglobal.net, 860- 379-4141 or 413-297-0537, or visit maryskittykorner.org. We remind all readers that this pet may already be adopted.
Love Island’s Georgia actually revealed why her relationship with Josh would never have worked weeks before Kazimir joined the show.
In a chat with Express.co.uk before entering the villa, Georgia described her ideal man.
Josh was not really her match, so their split may really be for the best.
Georgia said: “The guy I’m looking for is someone I can have a laugh with.
“Someone that’s real. Someone that’s honest and like a best friend as well.
RICHMOND, Va. — Some buildings are being evacuated due to a gas leak in Richmond.
The gas leak was reported at about 12:36 p.m. near the intersection of North Avenue and West Graham Road, in north Richmond.
The number of buildings evacuated due to the gas leak has not been released.
This is a developing story. Witnesses can send news tips and photos here.
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SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. — A New York man was charged Monday with vehicular manslaughter in connection with a hit-and-run crash that killed a 63-year-old Clifford Twp. man while he was making a delivery in eastern Long Island on April 5, police in New York said.
Chace Quinn, 19, of Southampton, also is charged with leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death, police said.
Joseph Lynn McAlla was struck and killed on County Road 39 in Southampton sometime before 2:30 a.m. on April 5 while making a delivery to Southampton Masonry. Police believe he had gotten out of his vehicle when struck.
Quinn also faces other charges in other unrelated incidents.
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Gee, what makes Weinstein different from Bill O’Reilly? Hmm…
Via Grabien:
One might think that after one of the biggest names in Hollywood — someone whose made a name for himself working alongside progressive and feminist causes — was shockingly revealed as having covered up decades of sexual abuse, America’s late-night hosts would have a field day.
Instead, Jimmy Fallon, Trevor Noah, Conan O’Brien, Jimmy Kimmel, and Stephen Colbert came up … dry.
The only mention of Harvey Weinstein on all of the late-night shows combined came on “The Daily Show,” during a segment on Cam Newton. The “joke,” featured above, was literally nothing more than Noah pretending to be Cam Newton and saying to reporters at a press conference “Look, Harvey Weinstein!”
Contrast this with the treatment these hosts gave Fox News after reports of sexual harassment surfaced. Bill O’Reilly was joyfully raked over the coals show after show.
“Was Bill Cosby too busy” to defend O’Reilly, Seth Meyers mocked.
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President Donald Trump’s daughter Ivanka Trump and son-in-law Jared Kushner plan to host reality television superstar Kim Kardashian for dinner at their private home on Wednesday, according to a Vanity Fair report and meet with her at the White House.
Both Kushner and Kardashian have spent months discussing prison reform and a possible pardon for 62-year-old great-grandmother Alice Johnson, a drug offender who is serving a life sentence without parole.
This is so unfair… https://t.co/W3lPINbQuy — Kim Kardashian West (@KimKardashian) October 26, 2017
A person “familiar with the meeting” told Vanity Fair that Kardashian will also likely meet with President Donald Trump, although White House officials have not confirmed those details.
NEW YORK — One reason for the steeliness in Norah O’Donnell’s demeanour the morning after the sexual misconduct accusations against former “CBS This Morning” co-anchor Charlie Rose were revealed became apparent on Monday.
O’Donnell was working on a six-month investigation into sexual assault at the U.S. Air Force Academy, and the first report on what was found aired Monday on “CBS This Morning.” CBS said more than a dozen current and former cadets at the Air Force believe their cases had been mishandled and that they faced retaliation.
She said that her statement on the morning of Nov. 21 that women cannot achieve full equality in the workplace until there is a reckoning on sexual misconduct was affected by what she learned talking to the Air Force cadets.
Penn State running back Saquon Barkley runs a drill during the NFL scouting combine last month. Darron Cummings The Associated Press
Thursday, Sep 28, 2017
A series hosted by Chicago Loop Alliance, ACTIVATE aims to transform loop alleyways into interactive exhibitions of art and culture.
Free with an RSVP.
Photo courtesy of the Chicago Loop Alliance.
April 24 (Reuters) - Nextera Energy Inc:
* NEXTERA ENERGY PARTNERS LP - PRELIMINARY Q1 2018 EARNINGS PER COMMON UNIT ATTRIBUTABLE TO NEXTERA ENERGY PARTNERS LP OF $1.21
* NEXTERA ENERGY PARTNERS LP - PRELIMINARY QTRLY TOTAL OPERATING REVENUES $212 MILLION VERSUS $198 MILLION
* NEXTERA ENERGY PARTNERS LP - SEES ANNUALIZED RATE OF Q4 2018 DISTRIBUTION TO BE IN A RANGE OF $1.81 TO $1.86 PER COMMON UNIT
* NEXTERA ENERGY PARTNERS - NOW EXPECTS 12-15 PERCENT/YEAR GROWTH IN LIMITED PARTNER DISTRIBUTIONS AS “REASONABLE RANGE OF EXPECTATIONS” THROUGH AT LEAST 2023 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
YOUNGSTOWN — The Eastgate Regional Council of Governments and members from around the region met this morning at Stambaugh Auditorium for an annual update on the council’s various projects.
U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan, D-13, and gubernatorial candidate state Sen. Joe Schiavoni addressed the organization with legislative updates from the statehouse and the Capitol.
Ryan’s report covered a range of topics, including his desire — and struggle — to find bipartisan support in the current political climate.
“Local government is a purpose driven enterprise. Politics today divides us, but purpose can unite us, and we need to find a national purpose again,” Ryan said.
SHARE COPY LINK Bobby Williams, CEO of Lizard's Thicket, talks about the company's renovation of their 30-year-old Elmwood Avenue property Monday, June 5, 2017. McClatchy gmelendez@thestate.com
Bobby Williams, CEO of Lizard's Thicket, talks about the company's renovation of their 30-year-old Elmwood Avenue property Monday, June 5, 2017. McClatchy gmelendez@thestate.com
The Future Wife Tour at the Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts
Ace Metaphor Productions presents The Future Wife Tour Two: Are You Ready for Him?
If he came today, are you ready for him? Do you love yourself like you want him to love you? Can you give all that you hope to receive? Or, are you still carrying baggage from the last jerk?
Join national spoken word artist and life coach Ace Metaphor and special guests for an up close and personal night of poetry, laughter, music, and conversation about life, love, and the pursuit of happiness.
Prepare your hearts and open your minds for a night that’s sure to change how you view and experience love!
For more information visit kentuckycenter.org
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I read your recent article that vines will be planted in front of Stewart’s Market in an attempt to camouflage the unsightly utility equipment on the wall of the building facing Elm Street. This would be in keeping with Frank Lloyd Wright’s thinking … quote: “A doctor can bury his mistakes but an architect can only advise his clients to plant vines.”
However, if New Canaan had an Architectural Review Board, for the town center, this would never have happened.
Alan Goldberg, FAIA
WASHINGTON (AP) – Tennessee’s two U.S. senators are hoping to get the federal government to honor a Knoxville soldier who is credited with saving the lives of more than 200 Jewish Americans during World War II.
Sens. Lamar Alexander and Bob Corker filed legislation Monday to award the Congressional Gold Medal to Master Sgt. Roddie Edmonds.
Edmonds was the highest-ranking noncommissioned officer at a German prisoner-of-war camp in January 1945 when he rejected a Nazi order to single out Jewish prisoners.
Edmonds ordered more than 1,000 Americans captives to step forward with him and brazenly pronounced: “We are all Jews here.” He didn’t waver, and his captors eventually backed down.
Edmonds, who died in 1985, was awarded last year with the Righteous Among Nations award, the highest honor that Israel bestows upon non-Jews.
Image copyright Google Image caption A 17-year-old was stabbed near Eldene Primary School in Swindon
A man has been arrested after a teenager was stabbed near a Swindon primary school.
The 18-year-old was held on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent and released under investigation while inquiries continue.
The victim, aged 17, was attacked near Eldene Primary School in Collingsmead, Swindon, on 29 March and received "serious injuries", police said.
He was taken to the Great Western Hospital but has now been released.
A motorcycle rider almost loses control at 150 miles-per-hour.
A competitive motorcycle rider named James Hillier is taking a turn at 150 miles-per-hour during the Isle of Man race when his bike starts weaving and it looks like he’s going to lose control and wipeout. But he somehow manages to keep it upright and continue.
Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during a meeting on an integrated development of the Arctic at a military base in Alexandra Land in remote Arctic islands of Franz Josef Land, Russia March 29, 2017. Picture taken March 29, 2017. REUTERS/Sergei Karpukhin
ARKHANGELSK, Russia Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that his country had many friends in the United States and that its troubled relations with Washington would get back on track at some point.
Putin denied that Russia had interfered in last year's U.S. presidential election and said contacts that Russian diplomats had made in the United States were merely part of their routine work.
Allegations to the contrary were "lies" and "provocations," he said.
(Reporting by Oksana Kobzeva; Writing by Maria Tsvetkova; Editing by Andrew Osborn)
Students at Padua Academy gather outside the school wearing pink in support of Cindy Mann, the head of Padua Academy, who was abruptly fired Friday. Suchat Pederson/The News Journal
Mike Guggino of the Steep Canyon Rangers and Barrett Smith of the Shannon Whitworth Band have a deep passion for a music style other than that of their respective groups: traditional Italian songs. We'll bring you a live set from Isis Restaurant & Music Hall in West Asheville Thursday afternoon as they get set for their evening there. Isis' chef will be serving traditional Italian dishes to match the music -- sorry we can't share them with you over radio.
Joliet West High School will perform Rodgers and Hammerstein’s 2013 Broadway musical “Cinderella” on Friday, March 17 and Saturday, March 18 at 7 pm and March 19 at 3 pm in the Joliet West High School Auditorium located at 401 N. Larkin Avenue in Joliet. “We would like to warmly invite you, and especially any princesses in your life, to the auditorium for this classic show,” says Tim DeBoer, Director of Choral Activities at Joliet West High School. “We would love to entertain you, and we appreciate your support for the high school arts program.” Tickets are available online by clicking on the “buy tickets” link at http://www.jtwestchoir.org or at the door while tickets last for $8.00.
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The Bruins return to TD Garden for a huge Game 3 against the Ottawa Senators in their first-round Stanley Cup playoff series, and Bud Light is ready to prepare Boston fans for a night of hockey.
Join Bud Light at Hurricane O’Reilly’s by the Garden for a pre-Game 3 party, featuring prizes, giveaways and more, including a visit from the NESN team.
The party runs from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., when the puck drops at the Garden.
A freewheeling discussion (over beers) about the future of branches, with Tom Brown of Second Curve Capital and Dave Martin of BankMechanics at the Trump National Doral hotel in Miami during American Banker's Retail Banking 2017 conference. The conversation also touched on the co-optation of fintech disruptors by incumbents, the failure of big banks to recognize their best employees, the looming fight over who owns customer data, and more.
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Robertson went 3-for-5 with an RBI single in Sunday's 10-5 Grapefruit League win over the Tigers.
The multi-hit outing pushed the 23-year-old infielder's spring average to .321 over 33 plate appearances, an impressive figure that helping him make a strong bid for an Opening Day utility infield spot. Robertson's impressive exhibition slate includes a trio of multi-hit efforts, and he's looked notably improved at the plate over the small sample as compared to the hitter that generated a .206/.308/.326 line over 254 plate appearances during his rookie 2017 campaign.
A report on the non-oil foreign trade exchange between the UAE and China explained that this increase is the result of the rise in re-exports by 37.4 percent, valued at $3.5 billion (AED12.8 billion), as well as a growth in imports by 14.7 percent, valued at $48.3 billion (AED177.4 billion).
The UAE’s foreign trade with China in 2017 varied between direct trade, which was valued at $25.685 billion (AED94.3 billion) or 48 percent of the country’s total foreign trade, and free zones, which was valued at $27.644 billion (AED101.5 billion) or 52 percent.
The UAE’s foreign trade with China made up 14.7 percent of the UAE’s foreign total trade in 2017, according to initial statistics issued by the Ministry of Economy at the start of the current year.
The ministry stated that the UAE’s total foreign trade value in 2017 reached AED1.7 trillion while predicting continued growth in 2018 and beyond.
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Ross has one of baseball's best fastball-slider combinations when he's healthy. He had improved on an intriguing 2014 season with an even better '15 before right shoulder problems slowed him last year.
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– Here is a new preview of tonight’s special “WWE 24: Empowered” on the WWE Network, which is focusing on the women’s revolution. You can see it here:
– Here is a video of Matt Hardy with King Maxel at his compound in Cameron, NC, as they prepare for The Ultimate Deletion with Bray Wyat, which will air during tonight’s episode of Raw:
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The Browns have shipped a player they were about to cut to Seattle.
Cleveland defensive back C.J. Smith was traded to the Seahawks today. The Browns get a conditional 2020 seventh-round pick in the exchange.
A conditional seventh-round pick two years from now is effectively nothing. The Browns basically gave Smith to the Seahawks instead of cutting him.
After playing his college football at South Dakota State, Smith signed as an undrafted rookie with the Eagles in 2016 and played 10 games. In 2017 he was cut by the Eagles and picked up by the Browns for their practice squad. He was later called up to the active roster and played three games for the Browns.
Kenneth Burnham, 52, of New Britain, passed away March 14, 2018 at home.
Kenneth was born June 15, 1965 in Bristol, CT, son of Christine (Lyga) Burnham of Southington and Frank Burnham of Cheshire. Prior to his illness he was employed at John’s Auto Body of New Britain. Ken liked to fish and snowmobile.
In addition to his parents he is survived by his sons, Kenneth Burnham of Southington, Noah Gardner and Jayden Garner both of Hartland, Maine; his daughters, Mallory Burnham and Katie Burnham both of Southington; his brother, Michael Burnham of Falmouth, MA; his step-brother, Mac Scott of Oakland, CA; his sister Lynda Burnham of Torrington and his grandchildren, Serene, Jace and Mileena Burnham.
Funeral services will be private. Scott Funeral Home, 169 Main St., Terryville is assisting the family with arrangements. www.scottfuneralhomeinc.com
Twitter has become an avenue in which users can express their thoughts, opinions and even vent their frustrations on an ever-growing platform.
When it comes to NFL players, they can sometimes become the subject of a fan’s frustration on Twitter, especially if said player failed to live up to expectations in fantasy football.
Sidebar: NFL players don’t care about your fantasy team so it’s probably a good idea to stop tweeting at them about it.
Anyway, well-known talk-show host Jimmy Kimmel created a segment called “Mean Tweets” where celebrities and athletes read aloud some funny — as well as seriously harsh — tweets composed toward them.
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton and legendary quarterback Peyton Manning were featured on Kimmel’s latest edition of “Mean Tweets,” which is something of an understatement when Hilton reads his.
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You can win a prize pack of four tickets to the Mid-Atlantic Sports and Boat Show just by entering your information below!
The 65th annual show is Feb. 9-11 at the Virginia Beach Convention Center and is the largest indoor boat show in the area.
Report: Brock Lesnar tells UFC he is retired
Is Brock Lesnar done fighting in the octagon?
Reports on Tuesday said that Lesnar informed the UFC that he is retiring from MMA. MMA Fighting first reported the news, and other outlets later confirmed it.
Lesnar, 38, fought Mark Hunt in a one-off fight last year after nearly a five-year absence from competition. He won the fight but it was overturned into a no-contest after Lesnar tested positive for PEDs twice.
Lesnar was fined and suspended a year by the Nevada State Athletic Commission as a result of his positive tests.
These reports come as no surprise given that we shared last week that Lesnar’s name had been removed from the UFC’s fighter roster online.
Lesnar remains a huge attraction and is getting prepared for his match against Goldberg at WrestleMania in April. Given his popularity and draw as a fighter, don’t be surprised if Lesnar fights at some point in the future.
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CLEVELAND, OHIO — The Coast Guard is searching for two people who reportedly went missing Monday after attempting to swim their inflatable raft to shore in North Kingsville, Ohio.
The two people were about 500 yards from the shoreline in Lake Erie with an inflatable raft, when a witness heard a distress call. Shortly after the witness lost sight of the pair.
The Coast Guard is using response boats, crews and the helicopter from Air Station Detroit to try and locate these two individuals.
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Marek Hamšík has been named Slovakian Player of the Year for a record seventh time. pic.twitter.com/cYzh1Z5v1b
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Soccer-Di Francesco promises to bring attacking philosophy to Roma
ROME, June 14 Eusebio Di Francesco promised to bring his attacking philosophy to AS Roma as he was officially presented as their new coach on Wednesday.
NEW YORK – Serena Williams has launched a fashion collection soon after participating in her first major tennis tournament in 16 months, dressed in a black "warrior princess" catsuit, no less.
But don’t look for her French Open outfit among the athleisure, office and evening clothes on her new namesake website , the only place her duds are available.
Following collaborations with HSN and Nike, Williams’ "Serena" line includes an "S" motif and comfortable price points.
The letter adorns bralettes and high briefs, along with a T-shirt with the name of her childhood home, Compton.
She says she hopes to inspire women to own their own "s" words, like strong, sexy, sophisticated, sassy, smart, silly and spontaneous.
Prices range from $40 for the logo T-shirt to $215 for a gold and black anorak jacket.
Little Rock Central High School students Norel McAdoo , Tanya Sisa, Paige Mitchell and Chauncey Williams-Weasley host the Writeous Hour poetry slam program on the West Central Community Radio station 98.9 FM earlier this month. He's proud of those character traits and plans to use them in his new volunteer role with a Little Rock neighborhood radio station that went on the air in November.
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Lancaster & Morecambe AC athletes enjoyed success on the roads last weekend.
Mark Leadbetter was the clear winner at the Bendrigg 10km, finishing almost two minutes ahead of the next runner. He ran 36m.31, an impressive time on an undulating course.
Lancaster’s women also dominated at the Catforth 10km.
Jayne Perry led the way, taking first place by almost 20 seconds with a superb effort of 43m.11 and finishing in 15th position overall.
Just two places behind was Louise Goddard taking third place and first veteran 50 with an excellent run of 43m.36.
Laura Gardner made a welcome return with a great run of 45m.16 to finish fourth female and help Lancaster to claim first team prize.
ALLENDALE, N.J. (AP) — A real-estate developer whose friendship with Robert De Niro led him to an acting career that included a notable appearance in "Goodfellas" has died. Charles Low was 89.
Low, who went by Chuck, died Sept. 18 at a nursing home in New Jersey.
Low and De Niro developed a friendship after the actor became a tenant in a building Low owned in New York City. Low went on to act in several films, including "Scent of a Woman," ''The King of Comedy" and "Once Upon a Time in America," and also appeared on the HBO series "The Sopranos."
Low's most notable role came in "Goodfellas," where he played wig salesman Morris "Morrie" Kessler. The character was stabbed in the back of his head.
Low's family says his funeral was Sept. 20 in Elmont, N.Y.
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are in Florida for the team’s annual mini-camp.
The third under head coach and general manager Chris Jones, the first day was an opportunity for all four of the team’s current quarterbacks to throw the football.
See what Jones and new Rider Zach Collaros had to say after Tuesday’s three-hour session.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Chubb Ltd:
* Chubb announces consent solicitation for holders of Chubb Ina Holdings Inc's 6.8pct debentures due 2031
* Chubb Ltd - consent solicitation to terminate, replacement capital covenant dated as of March 29, 2007 entered into originally by Chubb Corporation
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“My two little sisters, we never even heard from them. They never even RSVP’d I don’t think… I would have loved to have had them there.”
— Brody Jenner, on half-sisters Kendall and Kylie Jenner not responding to his wedding invitation, to PEOPLE
April 20 NSI NV:
* Q1 net rental income 16.1 million euros versus 15.1 million euros year ago
* Q1 EPRA EPS growth of 30 percent to 0.07 euro ($0.0754) (Q1 2016: 0.05 euro)
* EPRA NAV per share on March 31 was 4.40 euros versus 4.33 euros on Dec. 31
* Operating margin in Q1 has improved to 68.6 percent, up 2.4pp on Q1 2016 (66.2 percent)
* It is still too early to provide guidance on EPS and DPS for 2017
* Further asset rotation may still have a significant impact on the outlook for this year
* Confident that effect of lower operating costs, lower overhead costs and lower financing costs will help to limit the potential negative impact of net disposals on EPRA EPS for FY Source text: bit.ly/2oNH4bq Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9284 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
The BBC News presenter engaged Mr Avery in a witty exchange after he disrupted the live weather segment with a joke.
The BBC Weather forecaster was explaining the difficulties of predicting a rain system when Mr McCoy interrupted him and said: "It’s very difficult to forecast where it’s going to rain, you are going to say."
Mr Avery reacted good-naturedly to the interruption, jokingly remarking that the BBC host could do the forecast "for a job".
In response, Mr McCoy said: "Someone needs to."
Stitched Jewelry Keepers at Kentucky Artisan Center
On Saturday, Feb. 10, Sue Reeves, of Richmond, will cut, stitch together, add a lining and then gather colorful fabrics into beautiful and functional jewelry keepers for traveling. Reeves began making her jewelry keepers when she realized the need for a safe and handy travel compartment for her jewelry.
The Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea is located just off Interstate 75 at Berea Exit 77. The center’s exhibit, shopping and travel information areas are open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and the cafe is open from 9:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free.
The Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea currently features works by more than 750 artisans from more than 100 counties across the Commonwealth.
For more information visit kentuckyartisancenter.ky.gov
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic members of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee are seeking a subpoena for documents concerning the Trump administration’s decision to add a citizenship question in the 2020 Census.
Democrats have voiced concerns immigrants will dodge the survey, diluting political representation and reducing federal dollars for some communities.
Democrats seek documents in which some Census Bureau employees raised concerns prior to Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross’ decision. The department has briefed lawmakers on the decision and promised some records, but the Democrats say the response is inadequate.
The Democrats are asking Rep. Trey Gowdy of South Carolina, the committee’s chairman, to issue a subpoena or bring the matter before the entire committee if he declines to issue it himself. They say the information is needed before a May committee hearing.
MADRID The European Central Bank is not yet ready to exit its bond-purchase programme though the growth outlook has improved, ECB chief economist Peter Praet said on Monday.
"We are not yet at this stage... It's premature to talk about exit", Praet said at an event in Madrid as he backed the ECB's guidance that rates will stay at the current level, or even fall, until well after the ECB's 2.3 trillion euros (£1.99 trillion) bond-purchase programme ends.
"Of course you always reassess the situation, this is an expectation we have with all the information we have, you never know what can happen. This is the most likely thing that will happen, there is a strong logic in the sequence of our forward guidance," he also said.
(Reporting by Jesus Aguado and Sarah White; Editing by Julien Toyer)
Did you know that Chris Farley once did a guest appearance on “Roseanne”?
Since today would have been Chris Farley’s 53rd birthday, here’s a little know video of Chris making a cameo appearance on an episode of “Roseanne”.
Verday Chlorophyll Water introduced a new flavor joining its lineup: Blueberry. The fifth flavor in the lineup, Verday Blueberry does not contain calories, diet sweeteners, GMOs or preservatives, the company says. Each bottle contains 100 mg of chlorophyll, it adds. The product is packaged in single, 16-ounce bottles, which have a suggested retail price of $3.18, and in 12-packs of 16-ounce bottles that retail for $39.99 in select markets.
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CHICAGO (AP) — An appeals court has refused to toss corruption charges against former U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock, saying it can't assess whether his prosecution violated constitutional separation-of-powers clauses until after he goes to trial.
The 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago says in its unanimous ruling Wednesday that it doesn't believe appellate courts have the authority to address such questions until after a verdict. No date has been set for the 36-year-old Schock's trial on 22 corruption counts.
The Republican from the central Illinois city of Peoria was indicted in 2016 on charges of misusing funds. He resigned in 2015 amid scrutiny of his spending, including to redecorate his Capitol Hill office in the style of the TV show "Downton Abbey."
A Schock spokesman didn't have an immediate comment.
Residents of a Boston suburb have voted to rename the elementary school once attended by John F. Kennedy because it was named for a former slave owner.
Town meeting members in Brookline voted Tuesday 171-19 to change the name of the Edward Devotion School.
It will be known as the Coolidge Corner School, after its neighborhood, until a new name can be approved at next spring's town meeting.
Deborah Brown, who proposed the change, said, "No child should have to walk into a school named for someone who enslaved people."
Opponents called the name change an empty gesture that doesn't address racism's underlying causes.
Devotion, who died in 1744, left money to the town on the condition it is used for a school.
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PARIS, April 28 Safran said on Friday its talks to buy Zodiac Aerospace were continuing after the French company issued a new profit warning.
"We confirm that the discussions continue," a spokeswoman for Safran said.
Reporting a first-half loss and lower full-year forecasts earlier on Friday, Zodiac Aerospace said it hoped to conclude the $9 billion merger deal with Safran but that it was also studying an alternative. (Reporting by Cyril Altmeyer, Tim Hepher, Editing by Dominique Vidalon)
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration plans to shorten the length of validity for some visas issued to Chinese citizens as part of President Donald Trump's effort to counter alleged theft of U.S. intellectual property by Beijing.
The changes begin June 11. The State Department says U.S. consular officers may limit how long visas are valid, rather than the usual practice of issuing them for the maximum possible length.
The State Department isn't giving specifics. But a U.S. official says instructions sent to U.S. embassies and consulates say Chinese graduate students will be limited to one-year visas if they are studying in fields like robotics, aviation and high-tech manufacturing. China identified those areas as priorities in its "Made in China" 2025 manufacturing plan.
The official wasn't authorized to comment publicly and requested anonymity.
A spectacular light and sound show was projected last night on to the side of the historic St David's church, Auckland, in preparation for Anzac Day today.
The technicolour performance marked the last year of World War I and events in New Zealand to remember our nation's involvement.
The project was christened "Southern Star - Te Tonga Whetu o te Rangi", and included family photos from the Great War that Aucklanders had sent in.
It also featured specially commissioned interactive artworks by digital artists Jeff Smith and Johann Nortje.
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The project marked the public release of a special Southern Star brass artwork pin by Warwick Freeman, Art Laureate of the New Zealand Arts Foundation.
Funds raised through sales of the pin will go to Friends of St David's Charitable Trust which aims to restore St David's, also known as the "Soldiers' Church", and the only building under consideration by Auckland Council for an A category historic rating, with hundreds of public submissions in support.
An Egyptian court has ordered the detention of an activist for failing to report to a police station because he had been detained elsewhere.
Abdel Azim Fahmy, a senior member of the secular April 6 movement known as Zizo Abdo, was detained for several hours last Wednesday, causing him to miss the court-ordered visit to a different police station. He was detained again on Saturday.
His lawyer, Mokhtar Mounir, said the Cairo Criminal Court ordered Abdo returned to pre-trial detention Tuesday on charges of inciting protests and belonging to an outlawed group, which date back to last May. Mounir said he would appeal the order, calling it "inhumane and irrational."
April 6 played a leading role in the 2011 uprising that toppled longtime autocrat Hosni Mubarak.
April 2 Roger Federer continued his recent mastery of Rafa Nadal when he beat his great rival 6-3 6-4 in the final of the Miami Open on Sunday.
Federer, peerless this year after returning from a six-month injury absence, broke once in each set on the Crandon Park hardcourt for his fourth consecutive victory over the Spaniard.
Nadal still leads their career head-to-head record at 23-14, due entirely to his superiority on clay, but Federer now leads 10-9 on hardcourt.
Federer improved to 19-1 this year, winning the Australian Open in five sets over Nadal, and Paribas Open in straight sets over Stan Wawrinka.
His only loss was at the hands of Russian Evgeny Donskoy in the second round in Dubai. (Reporting by Andrew Both in Cary, North Carolina, editing by Gene Cherry)
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Police say Casey Merriman , 19, of Marydel, is charged with five counts each of distribution and possession of child pornography, 2nd-degree sex offense, 3rd-degree sex offense, 4th-degree sex offense, assault, and sexual abuse of a minor. Merriman is currently being held without bond at the Caroline County Detention Center.
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Los Angeles County residents who have yet to file state or federal taxes can head to Koreatown on Tax Day for free coffee, donuts and tax preparation services.
From 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, the group Free Tax Prep Los Angeles will have IRS-certified volunteer tax specialists at the Koreatown Youth and Community Center, 3727 W. 6th St., No. 300.
The free tax prep is led by members of the city's Housing and Community Investment Department, the county's Department of Consumer and Business Affairs, United Way of Greater L.A. and other groups that aid tax filing among low-to-moderate income communities.
Taxpayers who earned less than $54,000 last year might be eligible to file for free, the group said in a statement.
Representatives will be available to help in English, Spanish and Korean. Those who plan to attend are encouraged to make appointments, but walk-ins may still receive help depending on turnout.
For more information, visit freetaxprepla.com.
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As Adam Honeyman begins digging into the foundations of his home, he has no idea what he’s about to come across. But with his trusty dog by his side, a simple excavation job suddenly becomes something far spookier. For as he digs into the dirt, a chilling object is unearthed. And soon, the police are racing to his home…
Adam Honeyman lives in Tasmania, Australia, with his family. And in February 2016 he realized that some renovations needed doing on his house, in order to reinforce its structural integrity. Luckily, Honeyman is no stranger to hard work and manual labor.
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Indeed, in his day to day life, Honeyman runs his own cafe, which he spent two years building before opening it to the public. But construction know how wasn’t all that would be required of him that February day.
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Animal welfare activists began the new year in Massachusetts rescuing 10 dolphins stranded in Wellfleet Harbor.
International Fund for Animal Welfare spokeswoman Kerry Branon told The Boston Globe that the nonprofit group began receiving calls Sunday morning about three dolphins swimming in the harbor.
By the time rescue crews arrived, the number of dolphins was up to 10.
At first, they tried to coax the dolphins into open water using two boats.
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When the tide went out, the rescuers had to adopt more aggressive techniques.
They used stretchers to move the animals one by one to transport trucks and released them in nearby Truro where the group hoped favorable winds and tides would help the animals make it out to sea.
Dozens of staff and volunteers participated in the rescue.
The Sigma Xi Grants-in-Aid of Research program has awarded $1,000 to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's Rachel Davis for her environmental, analytical chemistry research. Davis, of Galatia, is a senior chemistry major in the College of Arts and Sciences.
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Giddy-up! The Baskets are in the rodeo business when the all-new season begins January 23rd on FX.
India successfully launched 104 satellites in a single mission on Wednesday, setting what its space agency says is a world record of launching the most satellites at one go.
Of the 104, 101 are foreign satellites to serve international customers as the South Asian nation seeks a bigger share of the $300 billion global space industry.
"This is a great moment for each and every one of us. Today we have created history," said project director B. Jayakumar.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted his congratulations on the launch conducted by the state-run Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) that went off smoothly and was carried live on national TV news channels.
PLANO, Texas – A Texas church says a symbol of their mission to include everyone has been stolen.
The Community Unitarian Universalist Church in Plano prides itself on being open-minded, so it decided to fly a rainbow flag outside the church.
However, not everyone enjoyed the message.
The church told KTVT that someone swapped their rainbow flag for the American flag on Saturday night. Along with the American flag, the person also left behind a note.
“I didn’t agree with your flag so I took it down. If you don’t agree with this one, you can take it down. P.S. there are only 2 (two) genders,” the note read.
Church officials say the flag has never been targeted before, but they knew it was always a possibility.
Betsy Friauf, a church member, said they plan to put a new rainbow flag up next to the American flag.
Police say the theft could be considered a hate crime, which could lead to additional charges if an arrest is made.
Vishaul Singh century highlights second day
FLORENCE HALL, Jamaica — Vishaul Singh’s beautifully crafted unbeaten 135 for the West Indies President’s XI will probably earn him a place in the senior regional side for the first Test against Pakistan at Sabina Park starting Friday.
But he and his teammates had more to celebrate by the close of yesterday’s second day of their three-day game against the tourists at the Trelawny Stadium here, taking four top-order wickets for 129 runs in 47 overs.
Left-arm medium pacer Raymon Reifer led the way with 2-17 in 12 overs, troubling the vaunted Pakistani batsmen with his controlled swing.
The impressive 25-year-old Pakistani opener Ahmed Shehzad, not out on 53, and the established 31-year-old middle-order batsman Asad Shafiq, on 23, will resume today, having so far shared a fifth-wicket stand of 45 runs.
Scores in a game disrupted by a 57-minute rain break on the second day: West Indies President’s XI 419 all out; Pakistan 129-4.
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A man has been charged with robbing a bank in Lemoyne, according to the West Shore Regional Police Department.
Larry Eugene Eisenhart, 51, of New Cumberland, was charged on Tuesday with robbery and theft by unlawful taking, police said.
The robbery occurred on Monday at the Member's First Credit Union along the 300 block of South Tenth Street, police said.
Eisenhart is currently being held in the Cumberland County Prison on $100,000 bail. A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for May 2.
Further information was not immediately available.
A provision in the state budget adds three tests to the infant screening panel. It also nearly triples the cost, but House leaders say it will save money over time.
In 1930s Germany, the Nazi Party created the Hitler Youth to indoctrinate children and adolescents with Nazi ideology and prepare them to become an army.
Lil Pump, né Gazzy Garcia, recruited an all-star cast for the official remix of “Gucci Gang,” the fifth single off his self-titled debut album. French Montana, 21 Savage and Gucci Mane himself appear alongside Latino mega stars J Balvin, Bad Bunny and Ozuna. You read that right.
“Gucci Gang” peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the shortest song to reach the top 10 in over 40 years. His eponymous debut LP is out now and includes features by 2 Chainz, Rick Ross, Chief Keef, Lil Yachty and SmokePurpp, among others.
Spin the newly premiered track above, and hit the comments with your thoughts.
'Primal Scream' Psychologist Arthur Janov Dies At Age 93 Psychologist Arthur Janov introduced the idea of a 'The Primal Scream' as a therapeutic tool. His work is still carried out today, though it remains a contentious technique.
A 26-year-old North Aurora man has been charged with smuggling three packets of heroin into the Kane County jail, according to court records and authorities. Kelly E. Dunn Jr., of the 0-99 block of North Grace Street, was arrested Dec. 30 on a warrant for contempt of court, according to Kane County Sheriff Lt.
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The Columbia Police Department closed the intersection of Bower Parkway and Harbison Boulevard after a suspicious package was reported in the area.
Witnesses tell WIS several officers were on the scene along with members of Irmo Fire.
However, officials have now determined the package is not a threat. The scene has been cleared and traffic can now resume through the intersection.
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Islamic State has claimed responsibility for an attack on a Turkish nightclub that claimed the lives of at least 39 people and injured dozens, media reports said on Monday. In the early hours of New Year’s Day, a lone attacker with a long-barreled weapon killed a police officer and another bystander before entering Reina, a club on the Bosporus, and opening fire on the crowd inside. A statement was distributed Nashir News, which publishes propaganda for Islamic State, which had been urging followers to target holiday celebrations in the run-up to the attack, The Wall Street Journal reported. Turkish authorities are still searching for the attacker.
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He breaks and pushes rules in the cellar, but has a formal education in wine, majoring in enology and viticulture at California State University, Fresno. In his other gig, as the winemaker for Omero Cellars (he's a partner), Stock is making lovely, if fairly conservative and conventional, expressions of Oregon chardonnay and pinot noir. Yet under the Minimus label, he proffers some of the weirdest wine anyone makes in North America.
WENATCHEE — State and local police have been out on the roads in force over the last two weeks to watch for impaired drivers, with emphasis patrols happening in Wenatchee, East Wenatchee, Brewster, and Chelan, Douglas and Okanogan counties.
In December, however, many of the traffic collisions are not the result of a drunk driver, but rather a driver who failed to slow down despite ice and snow on the roads.
Washington State Patrol Trooper Brian Moore said from Dec.…
The Bandits opened their season with a 45-35 victory over Quad City on Sunday. Sioux City's new quarterback, Liam Nadler, had a sparkling debut.
Nadler completed 15-of-18 passes for 155 yards and four touchdowns. To top it off, Nadler didn't throw a single interception.
Nadler came to Sioux City from the Colorado Crush of the Indoor Football League. His experience indoors was appealing to the Bandits, and Nadler didn't disappoint in game one.
"We're lucky to have him," said head coach Erv Strohbeen. "He was almost perfect in the first half. Three touchdowns, and I think he only had one incompletion. That's a huge thing for an indoor football quarterback."
"It's awesome," said Nadler. "It's a great experience here with Erv and J.D. Those guys are great. I'm just lucky to be here and happy to be here."
The Bandits go on the road for the first time this weekend, visiting Omaha on Saturday.
Feb 14 Poland's KGHM, one of the world's biggest copper and silver producers, said on Tuesday it considered justified to write down 5.87 billion zloty last year from the value of its oversees assets, mostly of Chilean Sierra Gorda mine. KGHM also said in consolidated terms the impairment was justified at 5.19 billion zloty or $1.24 billion calculated on the base of the exchange rate at the end of 2016.
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VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks say Sven Baertschi has suffered a fractured jaw and will be out four-to-six weeks.
The Swiss forward was hurt when he was hit in the face by a puck in Vancouver’s 4-2 loss at Calgary on Saturday.
The Canucks said on Twitter that Baertschi will not need to have surgery.
Baertschi has eight goals and 10 assists in 30 games this season.
He is the second Canucks forward to suffer a long-term injury in the past week. Bo Horvat suffered a fractured foot in Vancouver’s 3-0 win over Carolina on Tuesday and will miss up to six weeks.
Horvat and Baertschi had recently been part of a potent scoring line with impressive rookie Brock Boeser.
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THE new Chipolopolo coach should give Green Eagles striker Tapson Kaseba a chance.Tapson has greatly improved in the past two seasons.
It is a pity that Bestone Chambeshi, the Nkana coach who took the Chipolopolo to the COSAFA Castle Cup tournament in South Africa, deliberately ignored talent from Green Eagles.
Kaseba has matured and can add depth to the Chipolopolo striking force.
Eagles’ midfielder, Spencer Sautu, too, deserves a recall to the Chipolopolo.
He is undoubtedly one of the best midfielders in the league, far much better than some of the foreign players some clubs have recruited without any value addition.
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While investigating a hate crime inside a Hasidic Jewish community the agents uncover a murder that appears to have been committed by a dead man.
BRADENTON — Pirates pitchers and catchers hit the fields Tuesday for their first official workout of 2017 spring training. Pittsburgh is hoping last year’s setback is just that. Already in a competitive NL Central that features the defending World Series champion Chicago Cubs and the always formidable St. Louis Cardinals, the Buccos will be relying on their pitching staff to stay intact.
Last year, that did not occur. In fact for the first time since 1903, 4 starting pitchers in the Pirates organization made their MLB debut in 2016. Gerrit Cole and Ivan Nova return to the rotation, with Jameson Taillon, who stepped up in a big way with the best earned run average (ERA) of all Pittsburgh starters last year. The back end of the rotation is up for grabs and will be decided in camp.
The Pirates do have Francisco Cervelli giving the signals behind the plate to help the pitchers out. Cervelli enters is making his 10th MLB season, 3rd with the Pirates, and provides plenty of experience that should help immensely.
Germany's Fresenius, US-based Akorn at odds over merger deal
BERLIN (AP) — Germany's Fresenius and U.S.-based pharmaceutical manufacturer Akorn Inc. are at odds over the German company's decision to terminate a more than $4.3 billion takeover agreement, citing alleged breaches of data integrity requirements.
Fresenius said Sunday it would terminate the year-old deal to acquire Akorn, based in Lake Forest, Illinois, citing its "failure to fulfill several closing conditions." Akorn replied that it "categorically disagrees" with Fresenius' accusations and intends "to vigorously enforce our rights, and Fresenius' obligations, under our binding merger agreement."
Fresenius confirmed its 2018 guidance. On Saturday, its Fresenius Medical Care division announced the sale of its controlling stake in Sound Inpatient Physicians Holdings to a consortium led by Summit Partners, a $2.15 billion transaction.
Fresenius SE shares were little changed in Frankfurt trading Monday at 65.78 euros ($80.80).
Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon watches from the dugout the final out of the fifth inning during in Game 1 of baseball's National League Division Series against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Friday, Oct. 6, 2017, in Washington. Pablo Martinez Monsivais AP Photo
Memorial For: Martha Hildebrandt
Memorial Date: April 27, 2018
Martha Hildebrandt, 97, of Winnipeg passed away Friday, April 20th at Calvary Place. She is survived by 1 son, 1 brother and their families. She was predeceased by her husband Peter and numerous siblings.
A memorial service for Martha Hildebrandt will be held Friday, April 27th at 12 noon at Friends Funeral Service, 2146 Main Street.
Donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
Arrangements by Friends Funeral Service, Winnipeg.
More than two years after a neighbourhood dispute ended with a man being run over twice, the driver was sentenced today to seven years behind bars. But, still facing amputation, the survivor Michael Kimmorley says that life will never be the same.
Emmi Beuger’s Day Off: S2E5 | The People v. UHS
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Judge Emmi grabs her moderation gavel and viciously interrogates Aidan Byrne on his recent article about UHS, healthcare in general, and life as a UMass freshman.
Religious liberty is for every American, including Muslims, according to your editorial “A Mosque for New Jersey” (June 5). However, that isn’t the point. The Islamic Society of Basking Ridge, N.J., was determined to build a mosque on a small lot in the historic area of Basking Ridge that didn’t even have enough room for parking. Undeterred, the society began filing lawsuits and garnering the support of the radical Council on American-Islamic Relations and other Muslim groups. A Protestant or Catholic congregation would get no sympathy, but it looks to me like the Muslims got politically correct special treatment in...
Residents of the North Portland neighborhood complained about rats and raccoons. The germ-carrying creatures were feasting on mounds of debris piled high in an unoccupied 1927 bungalow.
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All Blacks coach Steve Hansen was up to his old tricks again, leaving reporters in stitches at today's press conference after having a dig at Lions coach Warren Gatland for bringing in more troops from the United Kingdom.
Hansen said that he has heard from sources that Gatland is recruiting more players from the UK for injury cover and to strengthen his squad.
"I think he's about to bring out a few extra players to give himself the ability to bring or play two squads," said Hansen.
"He's at the stage he wants to do that."
When asked by 1 NEWS if the players will be coming from the UK, Hansen couldn't help but give the reporters a little bit of a laugh.
"Well I guess so, I don't know where else he will get them from."
With a few Kiwis named in the Lions team Hansen suggested his rival Gatland should have opted to select a few more New Zealanders in his squad.
"Well I guess he didn't pick probably enough of them I suggest."
Platform Holly, a prominent oil and gas platform two miles off the Santa Barbara County coast, will be shut down and dismantled, state officials said Monday, the first offshore oil platform in California to be removed since 1996. In a decision that was cheered by environmentalists, a Colorado oil company announced Monday that it will quit its interests in a prominent offshore oil platform off California, making it the first offshore platform to be removed from California's coast in more than 20 years.
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When Volkswagen announced than an all-new, all-bigger 2018 Tiguan would be coming our way , I know many of you were very nervous about the fate of the current model. Fear not, fans of mediocre crossovers! The Tiguan you know and love will live on, as the Tiguan Limited.
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London firefighters remain on the scene of an early morning blaze at a south London auto body shop Tuesday.
Fire crews were called to Quality Auto Body & Collision at 4192 Perkins Rd. near White Oak Road and Exeter Road at around 5:18 a.m.
London District Fire Chief Al Braatz said officers from Engine 9 were first on the scene.
“They saw fire and smoke at the southern unit through the windows and it was pretty heavy,” he said.
“They knocked down a fair bit of fire from the outside before making entry. They worked very hard to get the fire out.”
There were no injuries reported.
The fire has been extinguished but the cause remains under investigation.
“Right now we’re just in the very early stages of our fire investigation,” said fire inspector Jack Burt.
“We’ll be here for a few hours today trying to figure out the origin, circumstances and cause of this fire.”
A total damage estimate has not been made.
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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Family members confirm 18-year-old Johathan Thornton and 16-year-old Maddie Echols died following last Friday's wreck on Gullion road near Lacey's Spring.
Family members say the two were dating at the time of the crash and in the prime of their lives. According to Jonathan Thornton's GoFundMe Page he was set to graduate from Buckhorn High School in May. Echols was a student at Grissom High School.
Alabama State Troopers tell WHNT News 19 Thornton died the night of the crash. Echols was transported to an area hospital. Family members confirmed that she was placed on life support, but passed away Easter Sunday. Right now her family is asking for prayers and strength. Her family declined to do an on camera interview, but her cousin sent us the following statement. "She was an innocent and joyful soul that lit up the room with her smile anywhere she went. We love and miss her dearly."
A 2013 study predicted that the polar bear, the largest land carnivore in the world, will go extinct in the next 30 to 40 years. Their fate is tied directly to climate change and the loss of the arctic ice that is their hunting ground. VOA's Kevin Enochs reports, and Bronwyn Benito narrates.
ZURICH, April 20 ABB said on Thursday it expected 2017 to be a transitional year, with the first signs of a recovery in some industries, as the engineering company reported better-than-expected earnings during the first three months of the year.
The Swiss power transmission and automation company said net profit for the period ended March 31 rose 45 percent to $724 million from $500 million a year earlier.
The figure, boosted by a gain from selling its high voltage cable business to Denmark's NKT Cables last year, beat the average analyst forecast of $489 million in a Reuters poll.
Revenue fell 1 percent to $7.85 billion, though it rose 3 percent after stripping out the effect of divestitures and currency fluctuations. (Reporting by John Revill)
Charlotte is backing Miranda.
Former “Sex and the City” actress Kristin Davis tweeted her support of ex-co-star Cynthia Nixon, who announced her candidacy for New York governor Monday.
“I am so proud of @cynthiaNixon , no one cares more than she does about EVERY person getting a fair change and a good education. I know she would be an excellent Governor !” Davis, a k a Charlotte on the hit HBO series, wrote.
Nixon, who played Miranda on the show, will be going head to head with Gov. Cuomo for the state’s top job.
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TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - A local bowling team will spare no competitors as they head to state.
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The Terre Haute North Patriots are getting ready for Saturday competition.
We caught up with the group as they practiced.
They've made it semi-state the last two years.
They say this year, the team dynamic is a little bit different.
"This year, we've been more team-oriented, we've been working on that, and be more supportive if possible," Senior Brendon Cooper said.
The Patriots will be going to Anderson to compete.
× Lifeguard credited with saving young child at neighborhood pool
OKLAHOMA CITY – A lifeguard is being credited with saving the life of a child at a neighborhood pool.
On Wednesday afternoon, Oklahoma City firefighters were called to a near drowning at a neighborhood pool near the 3300 block of Orchard Ave. in northwest Oklahoma City.
Witnesses told fire crews that a lifeguard on duty noticed the small child in the deep end of the pool. He immediately pulled the child from the water and initiated CPR.
“The child was doing much better by the time our crews arrived. GREAT JOB to this lifeguard!” Oklahoma City Fire posted on Twitter.
According to firefighters who responded, a lifeguard on duty noticed the small child in the deep end of the pool. He rescued the child and initiated CPR. The child was doing much better by the time our crews arrived. GREAT JOB to this lifeguard! — Oklahoma City Fire (@OKCFD) May 30, 2018
Chinese research vessel departs for 2018 ocean expedition
Chinese research vessel Dayang Yihao (Ocean No. 1) left Qingdao, Shandong Province, on Tuesday, taking scientists on a 45-day scientific ocean expedition.
The ship is carrying advanced scientific equipment and unmanned submersibles "Hailong" and "Qianlong."
According to the China Ocean Mineral Resources R&D Association, the vessel will take 119 researchers from 18 institutions to test the underwater equipment, complete geological study of the Western Mariana Basin and carry out experiments in mineral resource exploration.
Dayang Yihao is a 5,600-tonne vessel with equipment for geophysics, marine chemistry, biological and acoustic research.
During the mission, the ship is expected to travel through the East China Sea, West Pacific Ocean and the South China Sea.
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Republican Sen. Marco Rubio jokes with Democratic challenger Rep. Patrick Murphy after the conclusion of the U.S. Senate Debate,at the University of Central Florida, Monday, October 17, 2016, in Orlando
Republican Sen. Marco Rubio jokes with Democratic challenger Rep. Patrick Murphy after the conclusion of the U.S. Senate Debate,at the University of Central Florida, Monday, October 17, 2016, in Orlando (Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel)
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Lieutenant Governor Brian Calley is signing bills into law while Governor Rick Snyder is out of the state for the winter holidays. One of the laws he signed preempts local ordinances that ban or restrict plastic bags used by retailers.
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WELLINGTON, Oct 7 (Reuters) - New Zealand Prime Minister Bill English said a final election tally released on Saturday did not fundamentally change negotiations between his National Party and the nationalist New Zealand First Party to form a coalition government.
The final count in the Sept. 23 election showed National had lost two seats compared to the preliminary count on election night, but remained in the lead with 56 seats, compared to the opposition Labour Party's 46.
"I don't think it weakens it significantly at all, the fundamentals haven't altered," English told reporters in Queenstown in response to a question on his party's negotiation position.
The inconclusive election results have left neither major party with enough votes to form a government without populist New Zealand First, which holds nine seats. (Reporting by Charlotte Greenfield; Editing by Michael Perry)
Police in Leesburg are investigating after a body was found near a trail early Tuesday.
According to Lt. Joe Iozzi, the death is considered “suspicious.” The body was found a short distance from a biking and walking trail near the southwest corner of the Susan Street Recreation Complex, he said.
Officers were called to the scene about 7:30 a.m. Tuesday and detectives have since taken over the investigation, Iozzi said.
Police would not release the gender or age of the dead person.
The medical examiner is working to determine the cause of death, Iozzi said.
Anyone with information is asked to call Leesburg police at 352-728-9862.
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Nearly 200 witnesses to depose before trials of accused cop-killer Markeith Loyd, lawyers say »
We'll just have to wait and see. On February 8, the U.S. Supreme Court stated it will not resolve this hotly-contested issue until at least the fall.
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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — While Doug Pederson started his Monday afternoon press conference with the horrible news that Carson Wentz tore his ACL, he later followed with positive news that CB Sidney Jonesy will make his practice debut this week.
“We’re just to the point we want to see him out there doing football activity,” Pederson said when asked about Jones’ timetable to play in a game.
Eagles have 3 weeks to assess whether CB Sidney Jones is worth placing on active roster or injured reserve. Either way, they like progress. — Chris Mortensen (@mortreport) December 11, 2017
Jones, 21, ruptured his Achilles tendon in his left leg during his pro day on March 11th and had surgery 10 days later. He had his walking boot removed in June. Before the injury, Jones was projected to be one of the top corners in the NFL Draft.
The Eagles drafted him with the 43rd overall pick in the second round.
Pederson also called offensive lineman Stefen Wisniewski “day-to-day” saying he will be “fine.”
Few things are cuter than a guilty dog, and this adorable AFV video features some of the guiltiest looking dogs you’ll ever see.
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Each and every one of them knows exactly what they did wrong, but they also know that they’ll eventually be forgiven if they can just make themselves look as cute as possible. They do everything from avoiding eye contact to hiding when their owners come for them.
Their acts of destruction will probably go unpunished, but who could blame the owners for failing to take action? Could you stay mad at those adorable pups?
A 49-year-old man who bit his partner’s ear while they were in bed will be sentenced next month at Craigavon Magistrates Court.
Brian McKay, Churchill Park, Portadown, admitted unlawfully assaulting a female occasioning her actual bodily harm on July 31 last year.
The court heard that at 11.52pm the injured party had her right ear bitten by the defendant at their home address. They had been in bed when he rolled over and bit her. There was blood on the sheet.
The case was adjourned until May 18th.
HAVERHILL, MASS. (WHDH) - A man wanted in a drive-by shooting that claimed the life of a 20-year-old in Haverhill earlier this month was arrested Tuesday in Virginia, authorities said.
Eddy Manuel Almonte, 27, of Haverhill, was nabbed in Winchester following an unrelated motor vehicle stop.
Almonte is being held in Winchester as he awaits extradition back to Massachusetts, where he’ll face a charge of murder, according to police.
The victim, Nike Colon, was in the front passenger seat of a car at the corner of Washington and Shepard streets when a person in a passing vehicle shot at him on May 17, the Essex District Attorney’s Office said.
The shooting is under investigation.
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One of the strongest earthquakes to hit the Caribbean in modern times struck off the coast of Honduras on Tuesday night, shaking the mainland and setting off tsunami warnings that were canceled about an hour later.
Fragrant bouquets of fresh, dried and live lavender, plus an array of handcrafted and homemade items, will be featured at the annual Ojai Valley Lavender Festival, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, June 24, in Ojai's Libbey Park. On offer from the free festival's 100-plus vendors will be art, jewelry, clothing, wreaths, honey, candles, pottery, spices, herbs, vinegars, oils, soaps, notions, potions, lotions, baked goods and sweets.
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FILE - In this May 9, 2018, file photo, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, left, is greeted by senior North Korean official Kim Yong Chol, fourth right, and Foreign Minister Ri Yong Ho, third right, on his arrival in Pyongyang, North Korea. Kim Yong Chol, a top lieutenant of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is in the United States to conduct one of three sets of parallel talks aimed at salvaging a summit between Kim and President Donald Trump. Matthew Lee, Pool, File AP Photo
Holtby stopped 37 of 39 shots Wednesday, helping his team even the Stanley Cup Final with a 3-2 win over Vegas in Game 2.
After a rough Game 1, Holtby bounced back with an incredible effort in Game 2. Most of his praise came for his save in the final minutes to keep the Capitals in front, but he made several big plays to give his team a chance to win. His inconsistency can make him maddening to have on your squad, but when he's on, like he was Wednesday or in Game 6 and 7 of the Eastern finals, he's a valuable asset to have.
It's been a big morning full of egg hunts around West Seattle and we're still out covering them. But first - a unique view of the Alki Community Center egg hunt, shared by Don Brubeck - first, above, the eggs are all out on the playfield and then, kids get the go-ahead to go get them: Alki is one of four city-run centers that had egg hunts this morning - we'll have photos from High Point later , and we covered Hiawatha's week-early hunt last Saturday.
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Anchor Kathy Brock to retire from WLS-Channel 7 at end of June
Kathy Brock, co-anchor of the top-rated 6 and 10 p.m. newscasts in Chicago, plans to retire after 28 years at WLS-Channel 7.
Her last broadcast will be on June 27, the station said.
“The time just seems right for change; I want to explore other passions and see what life’s like off the night shift,” Brock said in the retirement announcement from ABC 7.
She said “there is poetry for me” in closing out her WLS career as a co-anchor alongside “dear friend” Alan Krashesky. Brock worked with Krashesky in her first job at the station, anchoring the morning news along with weatherman Jerry Taft and traffic reporter Roz Varon.
Krashesky became the 10 p.m. anchor just over two years ago after the retirement of Ron Magers. No successor has been named for Brock.
Yuki Bhambri and Divij Sharan won the first round in men’s doubles. Yuki Bhambri and Divij Sharan won the first round in men’s doubles.
The Indian pair of Yuki Bhambri and Divij Sharan advanced to the men’s doubles second round of the French Open after blunting the challenge of Fabrice Martin and Purav Raja. Bhambri and Sharan, who had also teamed up at the inaugural Maharashtra Open, sent Raja and Martin packing with a 6-3 5-7 6-4 win in the opening round of the clay court Grand Slam.
They next face second seeds Oliver Marach and Mate Pavic. Another Indian in the second round is Rohan Bopanna, with his partner Edouard Roger-Vasselin.
The 13th seeded Indo-French pair are up against local team of Benjamin Bonzi and Gregoire Jacq.
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Ricki Lake is paying tribute to her ex-husband after his private passing.
In a post on social media Tuesday afternoon, the former talk-show host confirmed the death of Christian Evans.
"It is with a heavy heart that I share that my beloved soulmate, Christian Evans has passed. The world didn't understand this man, but I did," Ricki shared on Instagram. "He succumbed to his life long struggle with bipolar disorder. For anyone who has ever lost a family member or friend to mental illness, my heart goes out to you."
She continued, "I am a greater person for having known him and spent the past 6 and a half years of my life with him."
HYDERABAD, India — Police say a blaze at a firecracker warehouse in southern India has killed 11 people.
Police Commissioner V. Ravindra Said says the bodies were charred beyond recognition in Wednesday’s fire in Kotalingala, a village in Telangana state.
The cause of the fire is being investigated.
Kotalingala is 200 kilometres (125 miles) north of Hyderabad, the joint capital of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh states.
India has a huge demand for firecrackers, which are used in religious festivals and weddings. There are fatal accidents nearly every year as people work in makeshift factories in the absence of proper safety standards.
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The Royal Hospital Kilmainham in Dublin has been transformed into a tech playground for the day.
Billed as 'the ultimate tech meetup' the 404 event brings together hundreds of tech professionals, leading tech companies, award winning game designers and technology experts.
Co-founder Jackie Slattery says it is showcasing all that is new in Ireland and further afield.
She said: "There are some international speakers who are coming to share some amazing insights, we've got lightening talks with top tech companies, we have a series of installations from Irish and international technology experts aswell.
"Really it is just a massive celebration and promotion of Irish techhnology."
Turner is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies.
Turner will head to the bench for what appears to be a maintenance day after starting eight straight games. Breyvic Valera is starting at third base and hitting seventh in his stead. Turner is hitting just .255/.327/.383 through 13 games this season.
BOURNE, Mass. (AP) – Researchers say preliminary findings show a North Atlantic right whale may have been struck by a ship before the animal was found dead in Massachusetts waters.
Officials with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration say bruising consistent with blunt trauma could be evidence of a ship strike.
North Atlantic right whales are an endangered species. The World Wildlife Fund says only about 350 are still living.
NOAA is urging vessels to keep a watch for right whales, which often swim just below the water’s surface and can be hard to see.
The 27-foot long, 1-year-old female was found dead in Cape Cod Bay on Thursday and towed to a harbor where it could be placed on a flatbed for transport. A final analysis is expected to take weeks.
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Gagner (concussion) is feeling better, according to Canucks coach Travis Green, but there's no real update on the pivot ahead of Saturday's home game against the Lightning,
In other words, Gagner's effectively been ruled out for the upcoming contest. He must still be feeling the effects of a huge hit that he imposed on Blackhawks forward Tomas Jurco on Thursday. Look for the bottom-six pivot to be reevaluated ahead of Tuesday's road bout against the Panthers.
The Foxhill community is grieving the loss of a man who died on the estate at the weekend.
Emergency services descended on Sedgemoor Road at about 4.30pm on Sunday (August, 13).
Police quickly confirmed that a man had died following an assault and that two people had been arrested.
Another man, who was also assaulted, suffered injuries which police said were not life threatening or life changing.
Follow our live blog for the latest updates on this major incident.
The Broncos got back in the win column on Sunday with a 23-0 shutout of the New York Jets. Want to chat about the win? Columnist Mark Kiszla is taking your questions at noon.
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Hey gang, welcome to another edition of the Lunch Special. Mark Kiszla will be joining us at noon today to discuss -- gasp -- a Broncos win. He'll also field questions on our other local sports teams. Got a question for him? Submit it now and he'll be here at noon to discuss.
And without further ado, I'll add Mark's weekly custom in this chat -- his walkup song.
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Two weeks ago, the Kansas City Chiefs waived wide receiver Jordan Smallwood in order to sign another receiver, East Carolina’s Davon Grayson.
The Chiefs reversed course on Wednesday as they re-signed Smallwood and waived Grayson with an injury designation.
Smallwood caught just 18 passes for 170 yards and one touchdown in his four seasons with the Oklahoma Sooners.
Grayson will revert to the Chiefs injured reserve list if he goes unclaimed.
Former TV star Rolf Harris will face a retrial in London over three alleged sexual assaults as well as one new charge of indecent assault.
Harris has pleaded not guilty to the new charge.
Last week, a jury cleared the 86-year-old Australian entertainer of three sexual assault charges but failed to return a verdict on four counts.
He will not face a retrial on one of the four counts where the jury could not reach a verdict.
After deliberating for just under a week, the jury found Harris not guilty of indecently assaulting a young autograph hunter who, in the 1970s, was visiting a Portsmouth radio station with her mother.
Harris was also cleared of groping a blind, disabled woman at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London in 1977, and sexually assaulting a woman in her 40s after filming a TV show in 2004.
The retrial will take place on May 15.
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Ronnie Williams, Hope Ferguson, volunteer Susan Harris, Sa'Mya Wynn, and Tamia Hudson get ingredients ready for Chicken Tikka Masala during week 7 of the Spring 2018 My Daughter's Kitchen cooking program at Sacred Heart.
Sacred Heart students Hope Ferguson, Elijah Fooks, Tamia Hudson, Ronnie Williams and Sa’Mya Wynn were enthused to experiment with Indian cuisine. Sa'Mya, the future surgeon, quickly cleaned and cut the chicken, Tamia carefully whipped up the marinade, and Hope, Elijah and Ronnie handled the rest of the chopping and mixing like pros. As usual, Hope entertained us with her favorite songs. Chicken Tikka Masala was a winner!
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Whatever happens now, President Trump cannot stand apart from his decision that the United States recognizes Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. Does his decision imrpove chances for peace between Israel and the Palestinians?
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GLOUCESTER COUNTY, NJ (AP) — A New Jersey man who got drunk in West Virginia and mistakenly ordered a $1,635 Uber ride back to his home state says the experience was “crazy.”
NJ.com reported Wednesday that Kenny Bachman thought he was taking an Uber to where he was staying, near the West Virginia University campus.
But when his driver woke him up two hours into the more than 300-mile journey to New Jersey, Bachman says he didn’t know what was happening or who the driver was.
The trip was made more expensive because Bachman gave the driver money for tolls and ordered an UberXL, which can hold up to six passengers.
He says he unsuccessfully challenged the fare with Uber, which confirmed that the ride occurred.
Bachman says he gave the driver five stars.
Egypt Clears Aid Worker Of Abuse And Trafficking Allegations
After three years in detention, Egypt has cleared Aya Hijazi, an Egyptian-American aid worker accused of child abuse and human trafficking. The case was emblematic of Egypt's crackdown on aid groups.
CLEVELAND (AP) - Officials at a city jail in Cleveland say it has stopped accepting new inmates in a deal that will allow the city and Cuyahoga County to more efficiently handle inmates.
No new inmates are being admitted to the city's House of Correction as of last Friday, and existing inmates will be transferred to a county lockup. Cleveland.com reports the House of Correction houses about 160 inmates - generally low-level misdemeanor offenders held for a maximum of 120 days.
City officials say it's likely the property will be sold after all inmates are transferred out. A spokesman for Democratic Mayor Frank Jackson says no plans have been finalized.
The city expects to save about $5 million annually from the deal.
The county administration has made a regionalized jail system a priority.
Information from: cleveland.com, http://www.cleveland.com
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The Scottsbluff City Council Monday evening is scheduled to consider an ordinance providing for an occupational tax on hotel accommodations to assist with city general fund budget concerns due to declining sales tax revenues.
The council has asked City Manager Nathan Johnson to report back on implementing a 4% hotel tax that would generate an estimated $300,000 a year and would “have the most minimal impact on the citizens of Scottsbluff.”
The council discussed the same option last year and took no action after vocal opposition from the lodging industry.
The meeting begins at 6 p.m. in the council chambers
A Richer Roughstock Rodeo committee member says everything went well with the implementation of a mandatory Coggins test.
Marty Pitura says the entry numbers were on par with previous years, noting most rodeo entries seem to be a bit down this year. Overall, he notes the weekend went well.
"We started off Friday night with the Bull-nanza. We had 18 in the bull riding and seven juniors. On Saturday we started off with the full rodeo, once again, very good weather."
Rodeo president Pat Stolwyk says preliminary counts show a rise in weekend attendance, adding the weekend went smoothly, minus one incident Sunday afternoon when a bronc rider was thrown from the horse.
"He went off the back of the horse and we landed on his shoulders and his neck, so, kind of knocked him out a little bit, but he's okay."
Stolwyk notes the rider was conscious when he was loaded into the ambulance and taken to Ste. Anne Hospital for observation.
He adds a thank you to all who helped out during the weekend to make it a success.
Another high profile shooting has occurred — this one in San Francisco. ABC7 is reporting that four are dead, including the gunman, following a shooting at UPS facility. Several others are reported wounded.
The San Francisco Police Department has declared the area secured:
#SFPD contained the incident & building is secure. The Special Ops continues to search the building for additional victims & witnesses. #SF — San Francisco Police (@SFPD) June 14, 2017
We’ll update as more information becomes available.
UPDATE: The gunman has been confirmed as a UPS employee and reportedly turned his gun on himself after the shooting. In addition to four dead, Fox News reports that two more people are hospitalized.
WILLEMSTAD – Elsa Rozendal will be sworn in as Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport on January 9. This is according to the former ‘formateur’ and the brand new Minister of Finance Kenneth Gijsbertha.
Until then Prime Minister Hensley Koeiman will take care of the Ministry of Education. Rozandal will have to resign as Member of Parliament first before taken oath as Minister. She did not want to resign as MP because of some internal problems in her party (MAN) about who should succeed her in parliament.
There were some pre-election agreements between the candidates on the ballot about personal votes and who should be MP. According to the party leaders, the internal issues have been resolved and the MAN MPs are ready to take their places in Parliament.
He has called for a cold case review into the disappearance of his wife, who has not been seen since leaving their house in 2010.
Four young men were arrested in the western port town of Patra after breaking into a bar on New Year’s Day and trying to make off with bottles of liquor.
The youths were spotted by locals breaking into the bar at around 9 a.m. on Sunday morning after having apparently gotten through their New Year’s alcohol supply and looking for a top-up.
Police caught them red-handed as they were trying to sneak off with their loot and took them into custody, charging them with attempted robbery.
Mr. and Mrs. John C. Brodsky of Rumson are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Charlotte Noel Howlin, to Matthew Patrick Devine, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gregory R. Devine of Exeter, New Hampshire.
Charlotte is a graduate of Rumson-Fair Haven High School and the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts. She is employed as a Credit eSales rep at GFI Group in New York. She is the granddaughter of J. Putnam Brodsky, M.D. and the late Margaret Brodsky, and Mary and the late Thomas P. Santry Sr.
Matthew is a cum laude graduate of the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts. He is employed as an analyst at Neville, Rodie & Shaw, an investment management firm in New York.
He is the grandson of the late John and Diana Devine and the late Omer and Patricia Paradise.
A September 2018 wedding is planned in Rumson.
This announcement was first published in the Jan. 25-Feb. 1, 2018 print edition of The Two River Times.
The 15th Annual Royal LePage Burloak Charity Golf Tournament took place recently in Burlington, Ont.
Held in support of the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation and the Carpenter Hospice, $34,000 was raised by more than 160 golfers.
“Giving back to the community is a core value shared by everyone in our brokerage and something that we will continue to do with every coming year,” says broker/owner JoAnn Landry. “I’m proud to work with such a caring and giving team and can’t thank them enough for their support of our fundraising initiatives each and every year.”
Funds raised at this event for the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation will benefit Halton Women’s Place, an organization that provides shelter and crisis services for physically, emotionally, financially and sexually abused women and their dependent children.
A Palestinian protester kicks a tire following protests against US. President Donald Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, in the West Bank city of Ramallah, Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018. (AP Photo/Majdi Mohammed)
JERUSALEM: Palestinian officials say a 19-year-old has been killed in clashes with the Israeli military in the West Bank.
The health ministry says Ahmad Abu-Obeid was shot in the head Saturday during a stone-throwing confrontation near the northern West Bank town of Jenin. The Red Crescent says five other protesters were injured by rubber-coated bullets in the same incident.
The Israeli military had no immediate comment about the casualty, but said it was looking into reports of the injuries.
The military has been conducting arrests raids in the Jenin area in search of the killer of a West Bank settler earlier this month.
Israel had vowed to track down the killers of Rabbi Raziel Shevah, 35, who was shot multiple times from a passing vehicle as he drove.
Fitness expert Helen Vanderburg joins Global Calgary with details on the top Canadian fitness trends for 2017.
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Angelina with Maddox and Pax at the 2017 Toronto Film Festival. Image Source: Getty / George Pimentel
It seems like no time has passed since Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt started their family together, but it's actually been more than 10 years! The two, who are in the middle of a divorce, are parents to their six kids, Maddox, Pax, Zahara, Shiloh, and twins Vivienne and Knox. While we still remember them as adorable little ones, they've really grown up into mature young adults. Maddox, 16, was born on Aug. 5, 2001, and is the oldest of the bunch, while Pax, 13, was born on Nov. 29, 2003. Zahara's birthday is Jan. 8, 2005, which means she's 12, and Shiloh is 11, with her birthday falling on May 27, 2006. Twins Vivienne and Knox are the youngest of the brood and recently celebrated their ninth birthdays on July 12. Whoa, where did the time go?
Western Nevada County Slowpitch Softball Association's manager's meeting is scheduled for Feb. 15 and will be held in the Annex building at Memorial Park in Grass Valley.
Doors open at 6 p.m. and the informational meeting will be from 7-7:30 p.m.
Information on the upcoming 2018 seasons will be available.
Team representatives are encouraged to attend.
Go to http://www.wncssa.com for contact information.
Germany's goalkeeper Manuel Neuer in action during a test match against Germany's U-20 in Eppan, Italy, on May 30, 2018. EPA-EFE/MARKUS GILLIAR / POOL
Germany's goalkeeper Manuel Neuer in action during a test match against Germany's U-20 in Eppan, Italy, on May 30, 2018. EPA-EFE/MARKUS GILLIAR / POOL
German goalkeepers Bernd Leno (L) and Manuel Neuer (C) shake hands after a test match against Germany's U20 in Eppan, Italy, on May 30, 2018. EPA-EFE/MARKUS GILLIAR / POOL
Germany's goalkeeper Manuel Neuer in action during a test match against Germany's U-20 in Eppan, Italy, on May 30, 2018. EPA-EFE/MARKUS GILLIAR / POOL
Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer on Wednesday took part in his national team's training session ahead of a pre-World Cup friendly against Austria.
On Monday, the goalkeeper played 30 minutes in a friendly against the U20s team that was held behind closed doors.
The new series of banknotes and R5 coin designed to celebrate milestones of former president Nelson Mandela’s life will go into circulation Friday July 13 2018.
"Every commemorative banknote and the R5 coin tells a story of Madiba from a milestone chapter in his life‚ from his humble beginnings in Mvezo‚ to his pursuit of justice in Soweto‚ to his courage on being captured at Howick‚ to his perseverance on Robben Island‚ to the sense of community he showed at his inauguration at the Union Buildings‚" the South African Reserve Bank said in a media statement on Tuesday.
The new currency denomination programme includes a TV commercial, and tips on how to spot counterfeit banknotes and coins.
Nelson Mandela's 100th birthday inpiration
The Eagles have dealt with injuries over the last few days while they’ve been in Minneapolis for Super Bowl week. Defensive tackle Tim Jernigan missed practice on Wednesday and Thursday.
Cornerback Ronald Darby suffered from an illness that caused him to miss media day on Thursday as well.
NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported via social media that wide receiver Agholor is the latest player to come down with an flu-like symptoms.
The #Eagles medical staff has done an impressive job all week as players battled flu-like symptoms. This morning, WR Nelson Agholor received IVs after feeling sick and weak, I’m told. He is already feeling better and should be fine for the game. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) February 3, 2018
It’s hard to imagine that any of the players will miss the Super Bowl tomorrow because of this. Agholor is one of the key players for their offense and has a favorable matchup against slot cornerback Eric Rowe.
Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that MTA Chairman and CEO Tom Prendergast will retire in early 2017.Prendergast's career with the MTA has spanned more than 25 years.He previously served as president of NYC Transit, president of the Long Island Railroad, and as MTA Chairman and CEO since June of 2013."The on-time completion of the Second Avenue Subway would have been impossible without Tom's leadership and relentless commitment to meeting the goal and is an incredible way to end his long and successful career," Cuomo said in a statement."It's never easy to leave an organization after 25 years of service, but I do so knowing that the MTA will continue to serve the public so well and that our Governor will ensure New York continues to have the most robust transportation system in the country," Prendergast said in a statement.
These fallout shelter signs won't help you if there's a nuclear attack 44 Mins Ago | 02:58
If you've ever seen a black and yellow sign in New York City marking a nuclear fallout shelter, don't be fooled into trying to take cover there.
In all likelihood, the bunker no longer exists.
The signs that you see speckled across the city are historic relics of the Cold War, harking from a time when New York City had 18,000 fallout shelters.
A multi-vehicle accident is causing severe delays on the M1 heading towards Derby this afternoon.
Highways England says the crash happened on the northbound carriageway between Junction 24 for East Midlands Airport and Junction 25 for A52 Brian Clough Way.
Two lanes were closed and there are traffic delays of around 50 minutes.
There is around four miles of stationary traffic heading back past Junction 24A.
Follow our live updates below.
The teachers' union said it would launch labor sanctions and classes would begin at kindergartens, elementary and middle schools three hours late or at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday.
The job action follows a dispute with the Education Ministry over a failure to pay full salaries to all teachers. Special education will not be affected by the sanctions, and will be held as normal.
A union statement said "thousands of teachers have been caused undue harm due to Education Ministry failures to provide proper compensation as part of the 'New Horizon' reform."
The Washburn Ichabod football team returns home looking for its fourth-straight win when they will play host to the Missouri Southern State University Lions on Oct. 7 with a 1 p.m. kickoff from Yager Stadium.
Washburn is coming off a 35-20 win over Pittsburg State winning its third regular season game in a row over the Gorillas in Pittsburg.
The Lions are 0-5 this season after falling 16-6 to Nebraska-Kearney last time out.
The Lions are ranked last in the MIAA in scoring offense at 9.8 per game and 11th in scoring defense allowing 41.6 points per game.
Listen to Head Coach Craig Schurig and Co-defensive coordinator Brock Luke recap the win against Pitt State and preview the game against the Lions on Saturday.
MMM to unfreeze account on January 14
Popular Ponzi money doubling scheme, Mavrodi Mondial Moneybox, MMM, has assured participants that their accounts will be unfrozen on January 14. This was a resolution reached at a meeting with one of its key Guider simply known as Mr Andrew and was contained in a circular on its official Twitter handle, @MMMNigeriaHelp... Read Full Story
Using a deck gun, a Fairfield Fire Department firefighter attacks a two-alarm structure fire Tuesday at a home on 481 Chelsea Way. An elderly Fairfield woman and her husband, confined to a wheelchair, managed to escape their burning home Tuesday afternoon without injury.
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PRAGUE, Okla. – Agents are investigating a case involving a part-time youth pastor who allegedly asked for inappropriate photographs from children.
On Feb. 1, Shawnee police officers requested help from agents with the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation regarding a computer crimes case.
Investigators allege that the subject of the investigation worked at the Gordon Cooper Technology Center in Shawnee and was accessing a victim’s social media account without permission.
He was also allegedly asking for inappropriate photographs or videos from juveniles.
Officials say the subject of the investigation was also a part-time youth pastor at a Prague church.
On April 23, agents served a search warrant at a home in Prague and seized multiple electronic devices from the home.
So far, no arrests were made and no charges have been requested of the district attorney’s office at this time.
If you have any information on the case, call OSBI at (800) 522-8017.
First responders in Louisville, Kentucky, received 52 overdose emergency calls in a 32-hour span last week. It’s the highest rate of overdose calls so far this year in a state that has one of the highest overdose death rates in the country.
Here & Now’s Robin Young talks with Dr. Robert Couch, the emergency department medical director at Norton Audubon Hospital in Louisville.
Officials have identified the 5-year-old boy who died after getting caught in the rotating wall of an Atlanta restaurant.The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that the Fulton County Medical Examiner identified the boy on Sunday as Charlie Holt.The boy got his head stuck between two tables and suffered a head injury Friday at the Sun Dial, which sits atop the Westin Peachtree Plaza hotel.Atlanta Police Officer S.R. Brown says Holt was visiting along with his parents from Charlotte, North Carolina. The family was at a window seat when Holt wandered away from the table.Brown says the rotating floor shut off automatically when Holt was struck.Holt was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.A restaurant representative with the hotel says the Sun Dial will be closed until further notice.
The suspect was linked to the killings through DNA, Seattle police say.
Police have arrested a man in South Carolina suspected of killing two men in a Belltown apartment in January 2016.
According to a police department news release, the 46-year-old suspect was linked to the double homicide through DNA.
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistan's military says a roadside bombing has killed at least two soldiers and wounded three in the country's northwestern tribal region that borders Afghanistan.
A military statement says that Wednesday's bombing took place in the Datta Khel area of North Waziristan.
It says the bomb exploded as a vehicle ferrying soldiers drove near it. The casualties were transported to a military hospital in Peshawar, the capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
The tribal region was a sanctuary for militants until several massive military operations claimed to have pushed them out of the safe havens. The army claims to have cleared the area but militants in North Waziristan sporadically strike back, targeting security forces.
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Greek Cypriots are gearing up for a presidential runoff, barely seven months after the latest failure to reunify the eastern Mediterranean island nation of Cyprus.
They are skeptical about whether anyone can lead them out of the labyrinth of the decades-old division with Turkish Cypriots.
President Nicos Anastasiades is looking to reprise his triumph over left-leaning Stavros Malas in 2013 when the two men faced each other.
Earlier polls had shown Anastasiades beating Malas convincingly in Sunday’s runoff, but Malas’ strong showing in last weekend’s first round of voting might make it a closer race.
Cyprus was divided into a Greek-speaking south and a Turkish-speaking north in 1974 when Turkey invaded following a coup by supporters of union with Greece.
The Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center is planning a big interior facelift next year — along with a grab-and-go market called “Steam” that is also in the works. The lobby and all public areas will renovated, a project that includes new furniture, updating carpets and bringing new artwork to the lobby. WFIR’s Evan Jones has more:
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Fabinho reveals he was close to leaving Monaco. (AFP/Getty Images)
Monaco midfielder Fabinho admits he was close to leaving the French champions this summer.
The 24-year-old was linked with moves to Manchester United, Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus but ended up staying with Monaco.
‘During the window it was difficult because I was not sure if I would be staying,’ Fabinho told Nice Matin.
‘I was closer to leaving than staying.
Fabinho was linked with PSG this summer. (AFP/Getty Images)
‘Playing in that context was not good. My head was elsewhere.
‘Unconsciously, I was not giving my maximum. I was not trying to give a bad image, I could never do that.
‘I was frustrated at the end of the window but I have turned the page.’
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International freeskier Rachel Findler is hosting an event to premier her first feature-length film.
Grab a beer and some popcorn and settle in for a fantastic evening that will include a big screen showing of Faction Ski’s first feature length film, This Is Home.
The evening kicks off at Ellis Brigham Mountain Sports, Chelmsford with Rachel Finder and her talk, Falling is Not an Option: The Adventures of a Freeskier.
Rachel shares gripping stories of being out in the mountains, skiing volcanoes in the Andes, dodging an avalanche by split seconds, being stalked by a mountain lion and how falling is never an option.
The event takes place on Tuesday, February 13 at 7pm.
Tickets, costing £5 each, are available at http://bit.ly/2FnNsf9
LAHORE, June 14 (APP): Prominent singer, Shahida Mini has said that sub-standard music is damaging Pakistani culture and original music.
Talking to APP here on Wednesday, she said that new sub-standard music was nothing except jumping and dancing.
She urged the cultural bodies to arrange cultural shows where in traditional music and folk songs should be presented.
She said that traditional music was the real music and Pakistan was known worldwide for the music.
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Before Nigeria were due to play Argentina in a crunch group clash, captain John Obi Mikel was told his elderly father had been kidnapped. He told no one and played on.
Stay up to date with all the latest news from Russia with Daily Maverick's dedicated World Cup 2018 section.
After Nigeria lost to Argentina in their final group stage of the 2018 World Cup, John Obi Mikel was visibly emotional. Understandably so. The Super Eagles had come within a few minutes of knocking Lionel Messi's side out of the tournament and progressing to the last 16.
In his post-match interviews, he appeared distracted, as you might expect from a captain. Nigeria, the youngest side at this year's World Cup, had showed so much promise, but so little return.
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A Henderson man is hospitalized after being hit by vehicle. Larry Townsend, 69, suffered life threatening injuries after witnesses say he walked in front of a vehicle.
The accident happened at the intersection of 5th Street and North Green Street last night around 8:00.
Henderson Police say Norvell Harris, 72, was driving southbound on N. Green Street when Townsend ran in front of his vehicle.
Townsend was crossing the intersection from the east side, walking west. Harris could not stop in time and hit Townsend.
Two witnesses told police Townsend stepped in front of Harris’s vehicle.
Townsend was taken to an area hospital, where he has life threatening injuries. He remains hospitalized at this time.
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In addition to the library, most of us are also familiar with Bryant Avenue, the road that goes along the east side of Hempstead Harbor, passing his home, which sometime before 1893, was also named in his honor. It is also of interest to note that when the Roslyn Cemetery was established in 1861, Bryant bought the first plot. It was here in 1866 that he buried his beloved wife Frances, and it was here in 1878, that he was buried. The Roslyn Cemetery is now on the New York State and National Registers of Historic Sites. Here are some other Bryant Legacies in New York.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is saying that “racism is evil” as he condemns the KKK, neo-Nazis and white supremacists as “criminals and thugs.”
He is speaking in the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House after meeting with Attorney General Jeff Sessions and FBI director Christopher Wray about the race-fueled violence Saturday in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Trump has come under fire for his comments Saturday that “many sides” are to blame for the violence. In those remarks, he did not single out white supremacists or any other hate group, even as Republican lawmakers and others in his White House did condemn them by name.
Felted Bowls at Kentucky Artisan Center
On Saturday, Feb. 24, Tonya Vance, of Lexington, will felt colorful wool into bowls, vessels and ornaments. Vance dyes her wool into bright colors and uses thread along with the wool when wet forming her vessels.
The Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea is located just off Interstate 75 at Berea Exit 77. The center’s exhibit, shopping and travel information areas are open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and the cafe is open from 9:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free.
The Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea currently features works by more than 750 artisans from more than 100 counties across the Commonwealth.
For more information visit kentuckyartisancenter.ky.gov
Ice Cream & A Moovie at Chaney's Dairy Barn
Our annual popular outdoor summer movie series, featuring Cars 3. FREE Admission. Jumping Pillow $2. Check out the new stuff on our playground. NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR DRINKS. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy a movie under the stars. Movie starts at dusk.
For more information visit chaneysdairybarn.com
Two men await sentence for robbing a woman’s handbag - with one facing prison for attacks on officers after a crash involving a police car on the A19 flyover.
Prolific criminal Dale Carter, 26, previously pleaded guilty to robbing the woman of a handbag on December 22 last year
Carter, of Linmoor Avenue, Pallister Park , Middlesbrough, has more than 100 offences on his record and had been in and out of court since he was a child.
His co-accused in the latest case is Terry Lewis Smith, 28, who admitted the robbery in March, along with a string of other offences.
He pleaded guilty to attempting to cause grievous bodily harm with intent to two PCs and dangerous driving in a Ford Focus on the A19 southbound between Stockton and the A66 eastbound on the same date.
An Airbus A380 is 73 metres long, weighs around 575 tonnes and costs a whopping £335 million pounds and as such requires more than a little skill to pilot without risking the 525+ people on board.
With that in mind, watch the clip and then give a few words of admiration for the person who landed this Emirates plane at Dusseldorf Airport during Storm Xavier yesterday.
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The original footage was posted on YouTube by Cargostopper, who wrote: “I have filmed a few thousand crosswind landings at several airports in Europe within the past years, but this Airbus A380 crosswind landing was extremely hard and extraordinary.
“I have never seen such a tremendous reaction of an airplane after a touchdown.
“This video shows the incredible skills of the pilots. Even after an unexpected wind gust after touchdown they managed to re-align with the runway. Incredible job by the pilots!!”
SOUTH SALT LAKE — A 65-year-old man has died after his adult son allegedly stabbed him at a South Salt Lake apartment Monday, police said.
The son, 38, called police to the home at 2757 South and 300 East about 6:30 p.m., said South Salt Lake police spokesman Gary Keller. Crews pronounced the older man dead at the scene and officers arrested the son, he said.
"It's just a sad situation involving an elderly father and an adult son," Keller said.
Keller said the violence stemmed from "some type of domestic issue" but did not provide details on a possible motive, saying that police were just beginning their investigation late Monday.
Neither man's name has been released as police seek to notify family members.
Free and confidential help and support for victims and survivors of domestic violence is available 24/7 at 1-800-897-LINK (5465) or visiting udvc.org.
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spiders probably fear us,
completely bewildered by
the looming fleshy beings
able to briskly walk upright
on two legs and box up their
vision within a pair of eyes
clinging to their webs,
a prickle of fear wraps
around their necks
they must think us made of
a strange magic,
not needing
4 pairs of legs and eyes
in order to survive
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Feb 2 (OPTA) - Standings for the Eredivisie on Friday P W D L F A Pts 1 PSV 20 17 1 2 53 22 52 2 Ajax 20 14 3 3 56 17 45 .......................................... 3 AZ 20 13 3 4 37 20 42 .......................................... 4 Feyenoord 20 10 6 4 41 20 36 5 Zwolle 20 10 6 4 28 23 36 6 Vitesse 21 9 7 5 36 24 34 7 Utrecht 20 8 7 5 29 30 31 .......................................... 8 Heerenveen 20 7 6 7 28 32 27 9 ADO 20 8 3 9 27 32 27 10 VVV 20 6 8 6 24 27 26 11 Excelsior 20 7 3 10 25 31 24 12 Heracles 20 6 5 9 30 42 23 13 Groningen 21 5 7 9 34 36 22 14 Willem II 20 4 5 11 28 43 17 15 Twente 20 4 4 12 25 36 16 .......................................... 16 NAC 20 4 4 12 20 37 16 17 Roda 20 4 3 13 20 42 15 .......................................... 18 Sparta 20 2 5 13 16 43 11 1-2: Champions League preliminary round 3: Europa League preliminary round 4-7: Europa League play-off 16-17: Relegation play-off 18: Relegation
South Dakota agriculture secretary to leave post in July
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) – South Dakota’s agriculture secretary is leaving his position to join an electric cooperative in the state.
Secretary of Agriculture Mike Jaspers said Wednesday he’s stepping down from his post July 1. Jaspers is set to become business development director for East River Electric Power Cooperative, based in Madison, South Dakota.
He took over as agriculture secretary in 2016.
Jaspers says serving South Dakota’s top industry has been “extremely fulfilling.” Gov. Dennis Daugaard says Jaspers’ knowledge and experience have strengthened the Agriculture Department.
State Veterinarian Dustin Oedekoven will be interim secretary for the rest of Daugaard’s administration, which ends in January.
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.Stunning Home, With Master On Main, Situated On A Completely Secluded Tree Lined Property In Russell Gardens. The Expansive Property Includes A Professionally Kept Garden, Large Open Areas, Stone Patio And An Enormous Deck Overlooking The Grounds.
(WXYZ) - Gas prices in metro Detroit and Michigan have fallen for the second straight week after seeing a major rise a couple weeks ago.
According to GasBuddy, gas prices have fallen .4 cents per gallon with the average price in metro Detroit at $2.45 per gallon. That compares with the national average, which is $2.34 per gallon after seeing no change int he past week.
Comparing this to the past couple of years, gas prices are higher. Sunday's average gas price was 19.1 cents higher than one year ago and 7.8 cents higher than a month ago.
Looking at the last five years, the average price was $2.26 per gallon in 2016, $2.98 per gallon in 2013, $3.50 per gallon in 2014, $3.45 per gallon in 2013 and $4.01 per gallon in 2012.
The cheapest gas can be found in the Toledo area at $2.36 per gallon, while Flint is at $2.45 per gallon and $2.46 per gallon in Ann Arbor.
An aeroplane crash has been reported near Oklahoma City in the US
Oklahoma Highway Patrol said the scene of the crash was located near Manning Road and Memorial Road, north-west of the city.
It is currently unclear what type of aeroplane was involved in the crash or whether there are any fatalities.
The small plane reportedly clipped a broadcast tower before crashing.
Officials are advising people to avoid Manning Road, north of Memorial Road, between Yukon and El Reno.
More to follow…
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Melania Trump has chosen a cream-colored Christian Dior pantsuit for her first State of the Union address as first lady.
The former fashion model paired the cropped-trouser suit with a white D&G blouse and Christian Louboutin pumps. She wore her hair loose, and flashed a bright smile.
While her husband has put forth a mantra of "America First," Mrs. Trump has mostly opted for pieces from high-end European design houses during her first year as first lady. The brands she wore Tuesday are in keeping with that custom.
Mrs. Trump has not enjoyed the support from fashion designers that her predecessor did. Where Michelle Obama frequently collaborated with designers, most of Mrs. Trump's attire is bought off-the-rack without the designer knowing the garment is destined for the first lady.
House seeks Drafting Services Attorney. “The Missouri House of Representatives is accepting applications for the position of Drafting Services Attorney in the House Research Division. This non-partisan professional position is responsible for drafting and analyzing legislation and other documents, preparing legal and policy research, and assisting Members of the House with lawmaking duties. This position requires strong oral and written communication skills, the ability to meet frequent deadlines, and a general knowledge of the legislative process. The successful candidate will be required to be an attorney licensed to practice in the State of Missouri. Starting salary range for this position begins at $4,093 per month…”
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Manhattan US Attorney Preet Bharara’s latest anti-corruption mission has him digging into the United Nations, specifically the office of the president of the UN General Assembly. There’s plenty to find....
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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. -- Police have identified the man fatally shot in Winston-Salem early Wednesday morning, according to a Winston-Salem police press release.
At about 12:55 a.m., police went to a home in the 1300 block of Pleasant Street in reference to a "discharge of firearms." Arriving officers found 25-year-old Antoine Tyrone Bishop lying in the doorway of the home with an apparent gunshot wound.
Emergency crews responded and Bishop was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police are investigating the shooting as a homicide.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Winston-Salem Police Department at (336) 773-7700 or Crime Stoppers at (336) 727-2800.
New York Jets quarterback Josh McCown broke his left, non-throwing hand in the third quarter of their 23-0 loss to the Denver Broncos on Sunday.
McCown, 38, in his 15th season, said he will undergo further testing to determine his status for the remainder of the season.
"I'll do whatever I can to get ready to go and we'll see where that leaves us," McCown said. "We still have some more tests and things we can do and look at. My heart is with these guys, I want to finish with these guys. If I can be out there, I'd love to be out there."
The Jets (5-8) have quarterbacks Bryce Petty and Christian Hackenberg as backups if needed against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.
Petty, a third-year player from Baylor, was 2-of-9 for 14 yards in relief of McCown against the Broncos. Hackenberg, in his second season out of Penn State, has yet to play an NFL snap.
Envelope Maker Cenveo Files Ch. 11, Hopes To Shed $700M
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 4:27 PM EST) -- Envelope and printer maker Cenveo Inc. filed for Chapter 11 protection in a New York bankruptcy court Friday, saying it hopes to shed $700 million in debt.
The Stamford, Connecticut-based company said in a Friday statement it has already secured majority approval from its first-lien debt holders for its restructuring plan, as well as $290 million in debtor-in-place financing from its existing lenders.
“This financial restructuring will significantly reduce the amount of debt on the balance sheet, increase cash flow available to invest in the business,...
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Newborn baby injured, man killed in Las Vegas shooting
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Police say a man has been killed and a newborn baby critically injured following a shooting in southeast Las Vegas.
Las Vegas police say the 41-year-old man was shot in the chest and the bullet then struck his 3-week-old baby Tuesday night.
Police Lt. Ray Spencer says the baby's mother and father had entered an argument at an apartment complex.
Spencer says the woman's brother, who lived in a neighboring apartment, retrieved a gun and fired once.
The man was transported to a hospital where he died. Spencer says the baby was sent to the hospital in "extremely critical" condition.
The brother is in police custody. Police did not release the suspect's or the victims' names.
Olivier Giroud came to Arsenal’s rescue on Friday night with a late winner in their 4-3 triumph over Leicester.
Alexandre Lacazette took just two minutes to get a goal on his Premier League debut for the Gunners and was a nightmare for the Leicester defence throughout the game.
The France international was prolific during his time in Ligue 1 with Lyon and his pace and movement was a big part of his game in being able to run in behind defenders.
But Henry believes Arsenal missed a trick by ignoring the ball over the top for Lacazette to run on to on too many occasions, instead opting to play out wide and keep possession.
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Buy-to-let has attracted more than its fair share of negative publicity recently. Landlords might well feel like there is very little to be positive when it comes to the future of the sector.
It is certainly true that buy-to-let investors have more to contend with than they once did. But are there underlying reasons to be cheerful?
Let's start with the bad news first.
Landlords have had to struggle through a 3pc extra stamp duty charge when buying second homes since April 2016.
Then in 2017 the Prudential Regulation Authority toughened up buy-to-let lenders’ affordability checks and increased the paperwork needed from portfolio landlords.
April 2017 also saw the first of a series of blows to...
A series of nasty fistfights erupted in the stands at a boys basketball game between Scott and crosstown rival Start.
The skirmishes were all captured by Ohio-based Buckeye Cable Sports Network, which then released the footage to Toledo ABC affiliate WTVG. You can see the violent fights as they evolved below.
According to WTVG, the Toledo Public Schools system has already determined that none of those involved in the brawl are Toledo students. The game was halted while security officials dealt with the outburst but re-started and concluded with a 44-27 Start victory.
There’s been no announcement about any charges or other action against any of the participants in Friday’s fight, though they were all ejected from the premises.
Scott was back in action against Lima Central Catholic on Saturday, a game which finished in another Scott loss, 53-43.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Command Center Inc
* Command Center reports record second quarter 2017 financial results
* Q2 earnings per share $0.01
* Q2 revenue rose 13 percent to $24.5 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The Alliance Française of Cincinnati hosted its first Immersion Weekend at the Courtyard by Marriott at Rookwood. More than 75 people attended to brush up on their language skills and learn more about French culture.
The two-day event began with an evening of wine and cheese tastings conducted in French at The Wine Merchant. This was followed the next day by four workshops: The Art of Cezanne, A Day in Provence, Current Events and Taste of Belgium: A Sweet Empire. Angie Niles, author of “Bright Lights Paris: Shop, Dine and Live,” was the keynote speaker.
Sponsors were the Gould Foundation, CFM International, Macaron Bar, Safran, Simply French Cuisine and Victoria Travel.
Alliance Française of Cincinnati was founded in 1901 with a mission to increase the knowledge and understanding of France and French-speaking cultures. French language classes are offered year-round for children and adults.
Virtual kidnappers are ready to prey on unsuspecting parents as college students hit the beach.
B-P-I VS ABC NEWS PRE-TRIAL HEARING TO BEGIN TUESDAY
A three day pre-trial conference in the $1.9 billion dollar defamation lawsuit trial filed by Beef Products Incorporated against ABC Broadcasting will begin Tuesday morning in Union County District Court in Elk Point, South Dakota.
The lawsuit claims ABC News and reporter Jim Avila damaged B-P-I by referring in news reports to the company’s lean finely textured beef as “pink slime”.
B-P-I’s claim could potentially be tripled to $5.7 billion under South Dakota’s Agricultural Food Products Disparagement Act.
Jury selection in the case is scheduled to begin on May 31st and potentially last until June 2nd.
Opening statements and presentation of evidence would start on June 5th.
The trial is expected to last nearly two months, until July 28th.
April 24 (Reuters) - Ares Commercial Real Estate Corp :
* ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORPORATION APPOINTS EDMOND N. MORIARTY, III TO ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
* ARES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CORP - MORIARTY’S APPOINTMENT EXPANDS BOARD FROM EIGHT TO NINE MEMBERS, SIX OF WHOM ARE INDEPENDENT Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP)  The University of Florida says it has confirmed Oct. 19 for a speaking event featuring white nationalist Richard Spencer.
UF released a statement Thursday making the previously tentative date official.
The university has repeatedly stated that it will not be affiliated with the event in any way, but as a public institution, UF is legally obligated to allow the expression of many viewpoints by external groups, such as Spencer's National Policy Institute.
The school is charging event costs of about $10,000 for rent and security.
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UF previously denied the group's request to hold an event Sept. 12, citing recent violence at a white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia. UF President W. Kent Fuchs said at the time that the First Amendment doesn't require risking a threat of violence to students.
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump issued another warning to North Korea on Friday with a reference to American weapons as being "locked and loaded."
"Military solutions are now fully in place, locked and loaded, should North Korea act unwisely. Hopefully Kim Jong Un will find another path!" Trump wrote on Twitter, a day after his defense secretary said the United States was ready to counter any threat from Pyongyang.
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Crews are still removing floodwater in places like Phillipsburg from Tuesday's massive rainstorm.
On Tuesday morning Granite County issued a voluntary evacuation for areas around Phillipsburg. Five people left their homes.
"Half a dozen creeks have got out of their banks one way or another. So our road crews have been out working long hours to try to restore the access in service," said Granite County Safety Coordinator Rick Day.
Phillipsburg resident Frank Haackie fled his home during the storm to one of his nearby cabins. He came back to find his basement flooded and a couple of his cars almost fully submerged. But his cat did come back to him Wednesday morning.
"I don't see how it survived but today it showed up there. It usually stays under the shed the whole time, that's not the place to be now."
Crews are continuing to control flood waters. Day says conditions could have been much worse if crews didn't respond quickly.
Home Kentucky Berry Global’s Expansion In Madisonville To Add 79 New Jobs March 19th, 2018 Britney Taylor Kentucky
Berry Global has announced that an expansion of its Madisonville production facility will add 79 new full-time jobs. The company will invest $40 to $50 million in new equipment and facility upgrades.
According to the Madisonville-Hopkins County Economic Development Corporation, this expansion is the direct result of a new product line that will produce plastic packaging.
The company will be hiring to fill the newly created openings, which include entry-level manufacturing and skilled trade positions.
Interested applicants can apply online at Berry Global Careers.
Berry Plastics hopes to have things up and running sometime in 2018.
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The next Mercedes-AMG A 45 will once again become the world’s most powerful hot hatch, dethroning the 394bhp Audi RS 3 when it launches at the end of 2018.
AMG has seen huge success with the current 376bhp version of the A 45; its importance has meant that AMG boss Tobias Moers and his team have been given the green light to develop an entirely new car, which is previewed by our exclusive image above.
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"In what has been a terror-filled year for Iraq, the country's capital witnessed two suicide bombings on the last day of the deadly year. Two suicide bombers wrecked havoc on Baghdad's busy market area, Al Sinek on December 31. 'Twin terrorist attacks were carried out by suicide bombers in Al-Sinek neighbourhood,' a Baghdad operations officer told the media." (01/01/17)
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Man pleads guilty to killing Colorado sheriff's deputy
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (AP) — A man has pleaded guilty to killing a western Colorado sheriff's deputy in 2016.
Twenty-year-old Austin Holzer pleaded guilty Tuesday to second-degree murder in the death of Mesa County Sheriff's Deputy Derek Geer.
The Daily Sentinel reports that the plea came a week into jury selection for his trial.
Holzer also pleaded guilty to first-degree assault and a sentence-enhancing crime of violence charge. He also agreed to a 70 year prison sentence under the deal with prosecutors.
Holzer was close to turning 18 when Geer was killed and was charged as an adult.
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Good morning, here are our early stories:
-- U.K. Prime Minister Calls For Early Election.
-- In Japan, Pence Talks Trade And North Korea's Threat To The Region.
-- In The Rockies, Climate Change Spells Trouble For Cutthroat Trout.
And here are more early headlines:
Blanket Primary Today for Georgia Congressional Seat. (FiveThirtyEight)
U.N. Says "Staggering" Number Of People Fleeing Mosul. (UN News Centre)
Hollywood Writers Will Vote On Possible Walkout. (New York Times)
Boeing Laying Off Hundreds Of Engineers, Mechanics. (USA Today)
Suspect In Deadly Washington State Mall Shooting Kills Self. (UPI)
All 4 NHL Playoff Games Went Into Overtime Last Night. (AP)
NASA Puts 360 Degree Camera Aboard Rocket For Today's Launch. (PBS)
Sweden's 'Failure' Museum Highlights Commercial Flops. (Daily Mail)
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* End-Q4 order backlog 1.4 billion Norwegian crowns ($167 million), 615 million crowns scheduled for delivery in 2017
* Q4 revenue 241 million, up 23 pct from 197 million crowns in Q4-15
* Q4 EBITDA profit 7.0 million crowns versus loss 67.8 million crowns year ago
* Says is now well positioned to generate double digit revenue growth and deliver attractive margins in 2017
* Is confident company will deliver a positive operating profit in 2017
* Says will not be able to deliver a positive cash flow operations in 2017
* Says will have a positive operating cash flow in 2018 when the Slovenia payment is due Source text for Eikon:
Further company coverage: ($1 = 8.3709 Norwegian crowns) (Gdynia Newsroom)
(CNN) Authorities are investigating a "potential threat" in a container aboard a ship at the Port of Charleston in South Carolina, the US Coast Guard said Wednesday night.
The ship, Maersk Memphis, is at the Wando terminal. The terminal is used for container cargo, and has been evacuated to allow federal, state and local bomb detection units to investigate, the Coast Guard said.
The threat came in at about 8 p.m., according to the Coast Guard. It did not provide details on what kind of threat it was.
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A rare plant that, in Canada, grows only in Nova Scotia is getting special protection.
The Nature Conservancy of Canada said it's conserving a 25-hectare island that is home to the eastern baccharis, a three-metre flowering shrub that is listed as threatened under the Canadian Species at Risk Act.
The group says about 3,000 of the shrubs are found in the marshes of Lobster Bay Island, which is also an important habitat for shorebirds and waterfowl.
It says the eastern baccharis is more common on the east and southern coasts of the U.S.
The conservancy says it bought the property, near Yarmouth, from John Brett, who wanted to see its rare salt marsh plants permanently protected, and was funded in part by the federal government.
The group says salt marshes are some of the most productive ecosystems in the world, but that up to 60 per cent of "pre-European settlement marshes have been lost to draining or development."
Wealth management fintech firm JHC Systems has announced the launch of its digital risk analytics tool available through JHC Neon (Neon). Wealth managers and private bankers will be able to access risk data on-the-go 24/7 across all devices via JHC's private cloud technology
The offering sees JHC partner with quantitative risk analytics provider, Raise Partner (Raise).
Edward Lopez, Chief Revenue Officer at JHC said: "The regulatory spotlight is intensifying and to avoid penalties and reputational damage, wealth managers must have a microscopic view of their portfolios anytime, anywhere. Partnering with Raise means this is exactly what we can deliver. The combination of its quant team, analytic tools and our digital technology means we can quickly implement a scalable and cost-efficient service."
The death toll from last weekend's massacre in Las Vegas includes fathers and sons, mothers and daughters, teachers and off-duty first responders.
And as investigators continued to process the massive crime scene, officials acknowledged that their work would be a long, laborious and emotional process.
"I don't know if I have words to describe what we're going through and what these poor, unfortunate victims are going through," Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval said during a news conference this week. "We're angry, we're grieving, confused. People are hurting."
Main indicators of world commodity, stock and currency markets (28.08.2017)
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Baku. 28 August. REPORT.AZ/ Last price Compared to previous day's price
Compared to beginning of year Commodity
Brent (dollar/barrel) 52,41 0,00 -4,41 WTI (dollar/barrel) 47,87 0,44 -5,85 Gold (dollar/ounce) 1 297,9 5,46 147,9 Indices Dow-Jones 21 813,67 30,27 2051,07 S&P 500 2 443,05 4,08 204,22 Nasdaq 6 265,64 -5,69 882,53 Nikkei 19 452,61 -19,39 338,24 Dax 12 167,94 -12,89 686,88 FTSE 100 7 401,46 -5,6 258,63 CAC 40 INDEX 5 104,33 -8,8 242,02 Shanghai Composite 3 331,52 12,37 227,88 Bist 100 109 755,14 601,23 31 616,48 RTS 1 060,49 10,53 -91,84 Currency USD/EUR 1,1924 0,0126 0,1408 USD/GBP 1,2882 0,007 0,0544 JPY/USD 109,36 -0,26 -9,93 RUB/USD 58,596 -0,5664 -2,677 TRY/USD 3,4395 -0,0462 -0,0882 CNY/USD 6,6465 -0,0177 -0,2985
U.S. stock index futures rose on Tuesday as bond yields eased, while strong earnings from industrial heavyweights Caterpillar and United Technologies helped reinforce optimism about a first-quarter earnings season now in full swing.
NEW YORK: U.S. stocks slid on Tuesday as 10-year Treasury yields hit 3 percent for the first time in four years, stoking concerns over higher borrowing rates for companies already facing rising costs, and as quarterly results failed to deliver positive outlooks.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 423.32 points, or 1.73 percent, to 24,025.37, the S&P 500 lost 35.74 points, or 1.34 percent, to 2,634.55 and the Nasdaq Composite dropped 121.25 points, or 1.7 percent, to 7,007.35.
(Reporting by Stephen Culp; Editing by Chris Reese)
A currency that sort of exists and sort of doesn’t. Which you are buying not now, but in the future. And where you pay a bit of the money upfront, with the rest on tick. Oh, and you aren’t actually buying the thing itself, assuming it exists that is, but a synthetic derivative of it. So, in effect, you are investing in an imaginary asset, with money that doesn’t exist, in a time and place yet to be determined. What could possibly go wrong? It sounds like a sure bet!
It may sound like an excerpt from a sci-fi novel. But, in fact, that just about describes the place that Bitcoin and some of the other cryptocurrencies have now got to. After rising in value 10-fold in the past year, and adding another 10 or 20pc even on quiet days, the financial markets have now joined the Bitcoin boom. From this week you can trade futures in it in Chicago. Across the world, different exchanges and banks are...
CHICAGO (AP) — An Illinois environmental group is suing the owner of a shuttered power plant where contaminants from old coal ash ponds are seeping into a river used for recreation.
Prairie Rivers Network claims in the suit Wednesday that Dynegy Midwest Generation is violating the Clean Water Act by allowing heavy metals to seep from the riverbank along the Middle Fork of the Vermilion River.
A 17-mile portion of the river designated as a National Scenic River flows along the eastern boundary of the former Vermilion Power Station about 135 miles (217 kilometers) south of Chicago.
The plant, closed in 2011, left more than 3 million cubic yards (2.29 million cubic meters) of ash.
Dynegy didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment, but has said it’s working on a closure plan.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Caleb Wood scored 14 points and Penn moved to 5-0 in Ivy League play by holding off Yale, 59-50 on Saturday night.
The Quakers have hosted Brown and Yale on the same weekend 59 times in its history. They swept the two-game series for the 39th time after beating the Bears 95-90 in overtime Friday night. Penn has beaten Yale 106 times in 133 meetings.
Penn took a 31-25 lead into intermission, and Ryan Betley opened the second half by drilling a 3 and Max Rothschild converted at the basket to make it 36-25.
Antonio Woods finished with 13 points for Penn (15-6, 5-0). Betley added 12 points and Rothschild 10, and AJ Brodeur pulled down nine boards.
Paul Atkinson scored 20 points and grabbed 13 rebounds to lead Yale (9-13, 2-4), but was the lone Bulldog to reach double-figure scoring.
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Angelica Rodriguez lifts her diploma to the crowd during Brien McMahon High School's Fifty-Sixth Commencement Exercises on Tuesday June 13, 2017 in Norwalk Conn. Angelica Rodriguez lifts her diploma to the crowd during Brien McMahon High School's Fifty-Sixth Commencement Exercises on Tuesday June 13, 2017 in Norwalk Conn.
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Excelitas Technologies celebrates 20 years of operation of its atomic clocks on GPS-IIR satellites
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HOT ROD Power Tour 2017 Is Presented By Chevrolet Performance And Driven By Continental Tire
Champaign, Illinois was the third stop on the 2017 HOT ROD Power Tour, and the turnout was amazing. Thousands of cars rolled through the gates of the State Farm Center for another relaxing day in car paradise. Take a look at the gamut of rides from the venue and stay tuned for more exciting coverage from tomorrow’s stop in Madison Illinois at Gateway Motorsports Park where the first day of drag racing will take place!
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Gary Oldman hasn’t done a deep dive into a character for years, but he makes up for lost time with a spectacular performance as British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, rousing...
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HOBART - A Hobart woman was killed when she was struck by a car Monday evening.
A 57-year-old Green Bay man was driving along the 2100 block of County GE/South Pine Tree Road in Hobart when he struck the 78-year-old woman as she crossed the road, a Hobart-Lawrence Police Department news release stated. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene. The accident occurred about 5:45 p.m.
Names are being withheld pending the notification of family. The crash remains under investigation.
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WAPELLO, Iowa — A person riding a moped was killed in a wreck with a truck on Highway 61.
The crash happened Monday, April 17 shortly before 10 p.m., according to an Iowa State Patrol crash report.
The moped had been traveling on Oak Street headed toward Highway 61, read the report. The moped entered Highway 61 without yielding and was hit by the truck at the intersection of Kennedy Drive.
The report did not identify the person who was killed.
OSLO, July 4 (Reuters) - Norwegian seasonally adjusted housing prices were unchanged in June from May, a real estate industry association said in a monthly report on Wednesday.
On a year-on-year basis prices rose by 1.5 percent in June, Real Estate Norway said.
Unadjusted prices fell by 1.0 percent in June from May.
The housing data was compiled by Real Estate Norway, FINN and Eiendomsverdi. (Reporting by Camilla Knudsen, editing by Gwladys Fouche)
Demartek STA 24G SAS Webcast
December 2017
The Storage Networking Industry Assocation (SNIA), the SCSI Trade Association (STA) and Demartek collaborated on a 24G SAS webcast on December 5, 2017. In this webcast, we discussed the roadmap and some of the technical details of the upcoming 24G SAS specification and products. Dennis Martin, Demartek President, explained some of the technical features of SAS in general and 24G SAS in particular, including the bandwidth of 24G SAS, dual-port, MultiLink SAS™, multi-path I/O (MPIO) and more.
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Sauveur Mulwana talks with students at a vocational learning center that he directs in Butembo on November 11, 2016. Mr. Mulwana created and constructed himself a series of monuments in the city of Butembo in order to preserve the history and culture of the Nande people, the predominant ethnic group in the area.
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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico's Senate has ordered government agencies to explain why tens of thousands of people in rural areas remain without power or appropriate shelter as anger grows about the lack of basic services more than seven months after Hurricane Maria.
The agencies have five days to present a plan on how and when they will address the needs of rural towns.
The order comes as police in a small mountain town blocked power crews from leaving on Tuesday while residents demanded they stay to restore electricity service that many still lack.
The standoff ended after the power company promised it would keep crews in Las Piedras until service is fully restored. The crews were obeying company orders to head off to another town.
4-year-old girl shot in West Virginia, hospitalized
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. (AP) — Police in West Virginia say a 4-year-old girl has been hospitalized with a gunshot wound.
Media outlets report the shooting happened Saturday night at a home in Martinsburg.
Martinsburg police say in a news release it appears the girl and another child found the gun in the home. A juvenile fired the gun, striking the girl.
The statement says the girl was taken to Berkeley Medical Center in Martinsburg before being transferred to an out-of-state hospital, where her condition was stable. The name of that hospital was not disclosed.
The shooting remains under investigation.
Kids…you can’t live with them and you can’t live without them.
That goes for the little sneaky pranksters too, like this little girl who scared the bejeezus out of her mom with the help of a grape.
According to Redditor biglettuce, her 3-year-old daughter came up to her and said she hurt her toe. Now at first glace, it looks like her baby girl is bleeding. Perhaps she stubbed her toe and ripped off the toenail. However, on closer inspection of the toe, it’s simply a grape skin placed over her toenail.
Hahahaha! Dang, this little girl is good!
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A bike-sharing craze that has swept China is picking up speed in cities across the U.S., but with a different spin. Jane Lanhee Lee reports.
Authorities say the accident occurred around 6:10 p.m. Friday at the Morristown Station. But it's not clear why the woman was on the tracks, and further details about the incident have not been disclosed.
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LANSING, Mich (WLNS) – A man is in critical condition inside a local hospital right now after Lansing Police say he was hit by a car while walking last night.
It happened around 10:30 p.m. on the 3000 block of South Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard north of West Holmes Road.
That’s on the south side of Lansing.
It’s still early in their investigation but police say as of right now, it appears the 28-year old victim walked out in front of the car as it was headed south.
Last Friday night a man was struck by a car and killed in the same location.
Police say the man was in the middle of South Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard when he was hit.
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Baku. 13 October. REPORT.AZ/ President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and President of the Republic of Bulgaria Rumen Radev have made press statements.
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66 Jefferson Elementary Students Make the Leap to Middle School
The students received recognition for reading and participation in chorus
FARGO, N.D. — More than 60 Jefferson Elementary School students celebrate a major milestone in their educational journeys.
The 5th graders walked across the stage to recognize their graduation from Jefferson.
Several kids were honored for their involvement in music classes and reading, and also listened to two Fargo South students give advice about middle school.
The ceremony was the perfect way to close the chapter on their elementary school years.
“It’s just nice to recognize our fifth grade students. Many of them started kindergarten with us, so they’re transitioning to middle school, to just recognize their achievement since the time they’ve been with us at Jefferson,” said Brad Franklin, the Principal of Jefferson Elementary.
The graduates will move on to either Ben Franklin or Carl Ben Eielson middle schools in the fall.
One country club near Coachella is feeling Drake's wrath right about now.
The rapper accused The Madison Club in La Quinta, Calif., of racial profiling his crew during their stay over the first weekend of the 2017 Coachella Music and Arts festival. He took to Instagram, sharing a logo of the hotel with a message for his 35.8 million followers (which has since been deleted).
"The most offensive place I have ever stayed at in my life with staff who pick and choose who they are going to accommodate based on racial profiling," he captioned the pic with emojis and the Coachella hashtag.
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SWM/Windsong presents Star Paths Live III: Subconscious ~ an encore presentation of the Solar Wind Media Star Paths television show presented live and with a follow-up Q & A with members of the original cast on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at 4 p.m. at Bremen Cafe, 901 E. Clarke Street (414) 431-1932.
We are also partnering with one of our old favorites, the Salvation Army. Please bring a non-perishable food item for the Salvation Army's food drive.
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The last thing you want to do after going through the entire process of getting a tattoo is ruin it with improper care. While I've had various tattoo artists recommend different specific products, most of them agree on the same aftercare process: cleanse, heal, and moisturize. Though it's really that simple, there are also a few important things to avoid during that process. Read on for the essential products you'll need to properly care for your fresh ink, as well as different recommendations for each.
Police flooded downtown Portland after a man was shot Monday morning under the west end of the Broadway Bridge, authorities said.
The incident occurred just before 10 a.m., said Sgt. Chris Burley, a Portland police spokesman.
The man suffered a "serious injury" and was taken to a hospital, police said. His condition was not immediately known.
A woman who declined to give her name to a reporter but lives nearby said she heard two gunshots, a pause, then four more gunshots. Before that, she had heard a woman arguing with a man.
She said she then saw a man run away wearing a black sweat shirt. Officers and a police dog are searching the area for the gunman.
The man who was shot was conscious and talking to police after they arrived, the witness said.
Anyone with information is asked to call the police nonemergency line at 503-823-3333.
This is a breaking news story. Please check back for updates.
Jim Ryan of The Oregonian/OregonLive staff contributed to this report.
Billie Joe Armstrong's new songs are perfect in 'These Paper Bullets' SEE IT Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong contributed perfect Beatles- pastiche songs to “These Paper Bullets!” — an ingenious adaptation of “Much Ado About Nothing” reset in mid-’60s Liverpool. Now...
The 10 most legendary celebrity travel meltdowns Celebrities are notorious for getting away with antics that any normal person would get in trouble for. And apparently this sense of entitlement travels because there have been numerous A-list...
Two Houston men are facing charges of racing on a highway, and authorities say an 11-year-old boy was riding in one of the cars.Deputies with the Harris County Precinct 5 Office say Damian Garza, 19, and Roberto Carbajal, 25, were racing in the 11400 block of the Katy Freeway at 12:45 p.m. Saturday. They reportedly reached speeds at or near 100 miles per hour.Garza and Carbajal were arrested for racing on a highway and booked into the Harris County jail. The 11-year-old child, who was related to Garza and was riding in Carbajal's Camaro, was released to another family member. Two other adult passengers were also released without charges.The constable's office reminds the public that street racing is illegal and could put innocent bystanders at risk. According to one recent study, more than half of the fatalities from street racing crashes do not involve those behind the wheel.
Music filled the air as children bounced, jumped, flipped, climbed and flew through the air at the High Desert's newest family attraction, Get Air Trampoline Park. Located in the Toys R Us shopping center, next to the Mall of Victor Valley, Get Air has been described as 20,000 square feet of fun and amusement, with wall-to-wall trampolines, foam pits, basketball dunk lanes, dodge ball and American Ninja Warrior-style obstacles.
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There are four players who played their college football in the state of Georgia, who are also members of the Philadelphia Eagles or the New England Patriots, who face off in Sunday's Super Bowl.
Only one Peach State player is on the NFC champion Eagles' roster. He is linebacker Dannell Ellerbe. He is 32 years old, with nine years NFL experience, and played for Coach Mark Richt with the Georgia Bulldogs.
The Patriots have two former Bulldogs, who also played under Richt. They are center David Andrews, who's been in the league for three years, and receiver Malcolm Mitchell, a wide receiver from Valdosta, who is on injured reserve, and not playing. They were teammates at Georgia, and are both 25.
Shaq Mason, 24, is a three year NFL player, who is an offensive lineman, and played his college ball at Georgia Tech under Coach Paul Johnson.
The Super Bowl will be seen Sunday at 6:00 on WALB-NBC.
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Kalamazoo County restaurant insopections
Pooling sewage was among the violations written in May 2017 at Kalamazoo County food establishments.
This slideshow includes violations in the categories "priority" and "priority foundation."
"Priority" references a provision in the food code that applies directly to the elimination, prevention or reduction to an acceptable level hazards associated with foodborne illness or injury.
"Priority Foundation" refers to a provision that supports, facilitates or enables one or more priority items.
The slideshow does not include "core" violations, which refer to an item that usually relates to general sanitation, operational controls, sanitation standard operating procedures, facilities or structures, equipment design, or general maintenance, according to Michigan law.
Violations are denoted with the words "priority" or "priority foundation" in bold.
The report also includes follow-up inspections to confirm that restaurants made corrections based on a previous violation.
Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) listens to his Turkish counterpart Tayyip Erdogan during a meeting in Sochi, Russia, May 3, 2017. REUTERS/Alexander Zemlianichenko/Pool
Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) shakes hands with his Turkish counterpart Tayyip Erdogan during a meeting in Sochi, Russia, May 3, 2017. Sputnik/Alexei Nikolsky/Kremlin via REUTERS
ANKARA Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said he would tell Vladimir Putin during a visit to Russia on Wednesday that he wanted Russian trade restrictions on Turkey lifted rapidly.
Speaking in Ankara before traveling to the Russian Black Sea city of Sochi to meet Putin, Erdogan told reporters that reaching a political solution to the conflict in Syria was a joint goal of Turkey and Russia.
(Reporting by Ece Toksabay and Tuvan Gumrukcu; Writing by Daren Butler)
One of the main routes into Brighouse town centre has been closed following a car crash.
Police officers were called at 2.18pm this afternoon to the junction Huddersfield Road and Armytage Avenue.
When officers arrived they found a silver Mercedes on its roof.
Fire and ambulance services were called to the scene.
It it not known what injuries the driver has sustained.
The road has been closed in both directions with police advising motorists to find alternative routes.
The closure has also seen disruption to bus services.
Dr. Christopher Richards sees about 100 neuropathy patients each week. He says it’s a progressive disorder that starts with some itching or tingling in fingers or toes, then turns into burning, stabbing shooting pains. Advanced Medical of Nashville is offering a free consultation for the first 20 people who call the clinic at 615-930-3535
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The two Democratic incumbents, Cindy Falk and Jim Dean, are running for another term, challenged by Republican Fred Schneider.
The mayoral candidate, current Deputy Mayor & Trustee Ellen Tillapaugh Kuch, a Democrat, is running unopposed to succeeded veteran Mayor Jeff Katz.
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Baku. 25 October. REPORT.AZ/ “Azərpambıq” LLC, which is engaged in cotton supply in Azerbaijan, has started operating with authorized capital of 82,343,854 AZN.
Report informs citing the Ministry of Taxes.
According to information, legal address of the company is Tbilisi Avenue 53 (block 1033), Yasamal district, Baku city. Legal representative is Tural Eyvazov.
Its activity is supervised by the Supervisory Board, which includes Vugar Yagubov, Mahammadali Afandiyev and Zakir Azimov.
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It's that time of year again and we are showcasing Christmas Lights from around the Tennessee Valley!
This entry comes from Buffy Bowden, who sent in her boss's house on Wall Triana Highway in Ardmore. She says Nancy Perry and her family put in countless hours to decorate both inside and out to enjoy the season.
If you know where to spot a spectacular display, let us know! We will highlight a different display every night until Christmas Eve on WHNT News 19 at 10.
If you have missed any of the displays this season or want to see the displays from years past, you can check them out here.
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews was held out of Sunday night’s game against the Edmonton Oilers with an upper-body injury.
Matthews was originally listed by Leafs coach Mike Babcock as a game-time decision, saying at the morning skate that the 20-year-old forward is: “One of those guys with bumps and bruises.”
Matthews took an accidental hit to the head from teammate Morgan Rielly with 2:50 remaining in the third period of a 4-3 win against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday.
He stayed on the bench and played two more shifts prior to the end of the game.
Matthews also missed four games in early November with an upper-body injury.
The Arizona native leads Toronto with 26 points in 26 games.
Thursday, May 24, 2018
Travis Jeppesen, a critic, novelist, and artist living in Berlin, has developed innovative ways of addressing sculpture—including what he calls “object-oriented writing.” New York-based artist Erin Shirreff works across a range of forms to consider the interactions of sculpture and photography and how they deal with concerns like scale and presence.
Here, Jeppesen and Shirreff each respond to Richard Rezac’s practice and then come together in discussion, drawing on their own work to consider the various ways we experience sculpture.
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Google said Monday that a vendor mistakenly told staffers working for the search engine that InfoWars should be ranked as a low-quality site. The prominent right-wing website - which has been known to stoke conspiracy theories - blasted Google on Monday after pro-Trump media personality Mike Cernovich shared screenshots that showed a Google contractor saying InfoWars should be rated as a "low-to-medium" reliable site since its stories are "often debunked."
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× Newport News firefighters encounter small explosion while fighting house fire
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – Newport News firefighters encountered a small explosion while fighting a house fire on New Year’s Day.
Firefighters responded to the fire in the 700 block of Prescott Court just before 5 p.m. Sunday afternoon.
Initially, firefighters were told someone may have been inside the home at the time of the fire, but later confirmed everyone in the home was out and safe.
During the fire attack, firefighters encountered a small explosion which halted fire control operation. After backing out of the home and regrouping, firefighters were able to go back in and finish extinguishing the fire.
Right now, no cause for the fire has been determined.
Tesla is bringing photovaltaic panels and Powerwall batteries to U.S. retail giant Home Depot . According to Bloomberg, "The tech pioneer is beginning to roll out Tesla-branded selling spaces at 800 of the retailer's locations. The areas, which will be outfitted during the first half of this year, are staffed by Tesla employees and can demonstrate its solar panels and Powerwall battery." From the report:
Paris: The Indian pair of Yuki Bhambri and Divij Sharan advanced to the men's doubles second round of the French Open after blunting the challenge of Fabrice Martin and Purav Raja.
Bhambri and Sharan, who had also teamed up at the inaugural Maharashtra Open, sent Raja and Martin packing with a 6-3 5-7 6-4 win in the opening round of the clay court Grand Slam.
They next face second seeds Oliver Marach and Mate Pavic.
Another Indian in the second round is Rohan Bopanna, with his partner Edouard Roger-Vasselin.
The 13th seeded Indo-French pair are up against local team of Benjamin Bonzi and Gregoire Jacq.
The first suppposed 'slap'
The tolerant Nahmias punishes Fr. LaCroix
The usually tolerant Bishop issued a severe sentence on the elderly priest
A different verdict
A strong reaction on the part of all present to the priest's discipline; below, an explosion on the social media
Lack of sacrality contributes to the disorder
Sacrality and solemnity at a 1950s baptism in St. Mary the Virgin Church in New York
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Baku. 25 October. REPORT.AZ/ The next bloody incident took place in one of the tabors of Armenian army, which deployed in the direction of occupied Aghdere region of Azerbaijan.
Report informs, a dispute between two servicemen at night has led to bloodshed later.
Artur Khachaturyan did not tolerate insults and opened fire on his fellow soldier.
The report whether the shot soldier killed or injured is hidden even from his parents.
Armenian defense ministry's investigation department launched investigation on the incident.
LEAVENWORTH, Kan. (AP) - A northeast Kansas science teacher is retiring after 50 years at the same high school.
The Leavenworth Times reports that 77-year-old Bob Hart arrived at Leavenworth High School in 1967, after teaching at other schools for three years. He intended to stay only a couple of years but "just kind of fell in love with Leavenworth."
He says his interest in coaching led him to teach. He says that "in order to be a good coach, you have to be a good teacher." And he says coaching sports that included football and track helped him become a decent teacher.
Hart says he will miss the students. He says that while the physical layout of the school changed over the years, the students are "about the same as when I started."
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County of Simcoe Paramedic Services, in partnership with Heart & Stroke, is hosting a Save-A-Life Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and defibrillation Heartsaver training course Saturday, Feb. 10 at the Stayner Community Centre.
Anyone interested is asked to register in advance as space is limited.
The session will be held from 9 a.m. until noon. There is no cost to attend, but participants are asked to bring non-perishable food items for donation to the local food bank.
Participants will receive instruction in the Heart & Stroke Heartsaver course which includes adult and child CPR, choking emergencies, and use of automated external defibrillators. Participants who attend this course will receive CPR certification from Heart & Stroke.
It may be a popular spot for boaters, but Lake Pueblo is on a mission: to store water for nearby municipalities to use.
The drought contingency plan is made even more critical by current dry snow conditions.
"You like to think people are clean but you also have to ask: why did you take that?" 14 June 2017
Ciara Mageean.
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European 1,500m medallist Ciara Mageean has slammed the GAA's attitude to doping.
Speaking to The Irish Independent in the wake of Kerry footballer Brendan O'Sullivan's failed drug test, the former camogie player from Portaferry says ignorance should be no defence for anyone found guilty of breaking the rules.
“For an athlete to be like: 'Oh, I didn't know', it doesn't wash with me,” she said.
“Maybe there is a naivety in the GAA where the athletes aren't aware, but that's the responsibility of the GAA to educate their athletes and for athletes to educate themselves.
“You like to think people are clean but you also have to ask: why did you take that?”
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Martin signed a two-year, $4 million contract with the Rangers on Monday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.
Martin will return to the majors after spending the past two seasons in Japan, where he was able to turn his career around following a pair of disappointing stints with the Rockies and Yankees in 2014 and 2015, respectively. The 31-year-old posted a shiny 1.12 ERA and 91:13 K:BB across 89.1 innings of relief with the Nippon Ham Fighters over the past two years. He'll slot into the Rangers' bullpen, though he may need to prove himself against major-league hitting before earning a higher-leverage role.
SAHIWAL - The police arrested a constable on the charge of extorting money from villagers, posing himself as a police inspector in Yousufwala here the other day.
According to police, an inspector impersonator Muhammad Shafique had extorted money from villagers in Yousufwala for the last many days. On public complaints, the Yousufwala Police arrested the accused red-handed while extorting money from villagers.
During investigation, it was discovered that the accused is a constable in the Special Protection Police (SPU) of Qadirabad Coal Power Project Sahiwal and belongs to Chakwal district. The police registered a case against him and started investigation.
Joshua Freeman, CTV News Toronto
A 16-year-old boy has been rushed to hospital after being stabbed in Richmond Hill.
The stabbing happened late Sunday night in the area of Silver Linden Drive, in the Yonge Street and 16th Avenue area, York Regional Police said.
The teen victim was transported to hospital with serious injuries, police said.
No suspect information was immediately available.
Four people have been arrested after a raid in Grangewood.
Officers found a 'significant amount' of the psychoactive Mamba drug, a quantity of cash and other items related to the supply of drugs.
The raid was carried out on Thursday.
No more information has been released.
WHITE SULFUR SPRINGS, WV (CBS HOUSTON) — Deshaun Watson is working in with the Houston Texans ones, apparently.
After Monday’s training camp practice, SportsRadio 610’s John McClain tweeted that Watson, who dazzled in his preseason debut against the Carolina Panthers, took some snaps with the first-team offense.
Emptying Monday's practice notebook: Watson has a few plays with the starting O line again but doesn't do anything special. Not enough reps. — John McClain (@McClain_on_NFL) August 14, 2017
It will be interesting to see how head coach Bill O’Brien handles the quarterback competition moving forward.
Watson, the No. 12 overall pick in the draft, seemed to outperform starter-for-now Tom Savage last week, completing 15 of 25 passes for 179 yards and a rushing touchdown.
What does O’Brien hope to see from Watson against the New England Patriots this week?
The former owner of Boulder Creek's Brookdale Inn and Spa, who was convicted of wire fraud last fall, was sentenced Monday to 48 months in prison and ordered to pay $4.2 million in restitution. Sanjiv Kakkar, a 55-year-old Saratoga resident, was also ordered to pay a $20,000 fine and to serve three years of supervised release after his prison term.
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Emie Fleck, Edward Fleck and their father Trey Fleck look through the Hometown Teams exhibit Saturday at the Carrollton Cultural Arts Center prior to the film of Central High School's 1986 and 1987 state championship football games. Fleck's brother-in-law played on those teams.
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A man reported missing from his home in Richmond was discovered dead on Monday following a motorcycle accident.
The Highway Patrol reports 23-year-old Richard Watson traveled west on Ray County Road 210 when his motorcycle apparently ran off the right side of the road, overturned, and ejected the driver, with Watson’s body coming to rest in a group of trees.
The Patrol notes the exact date and time of the accident is unknown and Ray County Coroner Bart William pronounced Watson dead Monday morning. Watson was transported to the Thurman Funeral Home of Richmond.
The Patrol reports there were nine traffic fatalities across the state during the three-day holiday weekend, which is the same number as last year’s Memorial Day counting period.
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The American Civil Liberties Union of Oklahoma has filed a lawsuit asking the state Supreme Court to prohibit Justice Patrick Wyrick from serving on the court from District 2.
The lawsuit filed Tuesday alleges Wyrick doesn't meet the state Constitution's requirement that justices be a voter within the district for at least a year.
ACLU attorney Brady Henderson said Wyrick has lived for years in central Oklahoma, not in District 2 in southeast Oklahoma.
Wyrick, who was sworn into office Friday, has not responded to requests for comment.
A statement from the governor's general counsel referred to the state Constitution, which says the Judicial Nominating Commission determines the qualifications of nominees.
Members of the nominating commission did not respond to requests for comment.
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — President Donald Trump's decision to drastically reduce and break up a national monument in Utah wasn't the only blow Native American tribes say they were dealt last week.
The proclamation Trump signed changes the makeup of a tribal advisory commission for Bears Ears National Monument. It adds a San Juan County, Utah, commissioner who supported peeling back protections for the land.
The new commissioner, now Rebecca Benally, joins representatives of five tribes, serving as a planted ally of the reduction.
Federal legislation also would create tribal co-management councils. The proposal by Utah Republican Rep. John Curtis excludes tribes outside Utah and lets the president hand-select most members.
The Utah congressional delegation sees the changes as unifying forces.
Tribes say they're yet more examples of being told what's good for them.
Pursuant to Regulation 30 (2) read with PARA A of Part A of Schedule III of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, we submit herewith proceedings of the 23rd Annual General Meeting of the Company held on 14th June, 2017 at 10.00 a.m. at H.T. Parikh Conference Room, Indian Merchant Chamber, IMC Marg, Churchgate, Mumbai 400020.Source : BSE
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Tecogen Inc
* Tecogen announces second quarter 2017 results
* Q2 revenue $7.591 million
* Q2 loss per share $0.01
* ‍backlog of products and installations was $12.7 million as of Q2 end​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The indices are doing a good job of holding on to their bounce and breadth is running better than 2-to-1 positive, but the question is how far do we trust this market. This is classic oversold, "dead cat bounce" action that has technical problems.
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In this photo taken Wednesday, June 27, 2018, environmental activist & billionaire Tom Steyer poses at his offices in San Francisco. Arizona’s largest utility is fiercely opposing a push to mandate increased use of renewable energy in the sun-drenched state, setting up a political fight over the measure funded by Steyer. Eric Risberg AP Photo
A young boy who was found crying and alone in the middle of the night in a western Sydney street has been reunited with his parents.
Residents discovered the boy at 2.30am on Tuesday in Lucy Street, Merrylands West, and called police.
The youngster, who is believed to be two or three years old and of Middle Eastern or Mediterranean appearance, was taken to Merrylands police station.
He was reunited with his parents late this morning.
The Rocks will take to the road for three pre-season friendlies matches in July.
Bognor travel to Five Heads Park to face ex-Nyewood Lane legend Michael Birmingham’s Horndean on Friday, July 20 (7.45pm) and head to the Raymond McEnhill Stadium to play Steve Claridge’s Salisbury City on July 27 (7.45pm).
On Friday, August 3, also 7.45pm, they head to Hampshire to play Gosport Borough at Privett Park.
As previously announced, they welcome Brighton under-23s to Nyewood Lane on Tuesday, July 17, host a Pompey XI on July 24, both also 7.45pm.
UPDATE 1-Hilton's adjusted profit beats on higher bookings, prices
Feb 15 Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc, owner of the Waldorf Astoria hotel chain, reported higher-than-expected quarterly adjusted profit on Wednesday, as more people booked its rooms at higher prices.
UNLESS SOME CRAZED LEFTY HOPPED UP ON HATE-MEDIA SHOOTS HIM FIRST: Trump Will Probably Be Impeached if Republicans Lose the House.
But maybe the GOP should get serious between now and 2018.
Greenville County Schools is hosting a job fair for multiple full time school positions.
The job fair is taking place on Tuesday March 21 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Armstrong Elementary School located at 8601 White Horse Road in Greenville.
The district is looking to fill the following positions with the respective hourly rates:
Bus driver - $13.91 to $17.43
Bus aide - $9.92 to $15.12
Custodian - $10.24 to $12.54
Food services - $10.24 to $12.54
Employees who work 30 hours or more qualify for health and dental benefits as well as retirement, sick leave and free life insurance.
For more information visit greenville.k12.sc.us or call the INFOline at 355-3100.
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Hollyoaks Episode Guide - Thursday 27th April.
​SPOILER ALERT!
Harry causes a distraction in court during Ste’s sentencing to delay proceedings and orders James to get him some time with Ste. Elsewhere, Mike agrees to let Ryan keep custody of Leah and Lucas and they go to court for Ste’s sentencing.
​Nancy is given fresh hope when she decides that she wants stem cell treatment. However, Darren immediately points out the dangers and forbids Nancy from considering it.
Adam and Maxine are eagerly preparing for their engagement do. However, Darcy reveals that it’s Toby’s birthday on the same day and they’ve had to postpone his party. Maxine reluctantly agrees to let Toby share their party, but Darcy is planning to sabotage it.
A MOTOR cyclist lost his life after crashing into a utility pole on the Atlanticville Public Road, East Coast Demerara (ECD), Friday morning.
Dead is Zahid Mohamed, 26, a mason of 197 Pineapple Street, East Ruimveldt, Georgetown. The fatal incident occurred in the wee hours of the morning.
Mohamed was riding motor cycle CH 6696 heading west along the southern carriage way at a fast rate of speed when he lost control of the vehicle and collided with a utility pole.
As a result of the impact he received serious injuries and was taken to the Georgetown Public Hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
The motor cycle was lodged at the Sparendaam Police Station and the body is at the hospital awaiting a post-mortem.
The Reliance Communications stock closed higher on Monday after after the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) accepted plea for the firm's wireless wing merger with Aircel.
The Tribunal also accepted petition for 51 percent stake sale in the company's tower arm to Brookfield Infrastructure Group.
The RCom stock closed 16.14 percent or 3.35 poins higher on the BSE.
The merger along with sale in the tower business will allow RCom to cut 60 percent of its total debt of 44,345.30 crore as on March 31, 2017.
VAIL, AZ - Angela Rome said her 6-year-old dog, Ribbon, was attacked by a javelina Tuesday morning in her backyard. The attack left a bloody wound on Ribbon's mouth.
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A man was fatally shot early Monday morning at a Pensacola mobile home park.
A representative from the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office confirms the incident happened on North Old Corry Field Road near Merito Street around midnight.
Sheriff’s deputies say the man was found shot in the face. He was transported to the hospital, where he later died.
Anyone with information should call ESCO at 850-436-9620 or Crime Stoppers, anonymously, at 850-433-STOP.
A Galena Park man is accused of putting children in danger, while passed out behind the wheel of a car.Houston police say Domingo Flores, Jr., was high on drugs and driving a car while intoxicated on Friday, according to court documents. He had two children in the car with him when he allegedly passed out in a moving lane of traffic.Flores, 37, is charged with endangering a child. No bond has been set in the case.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Benedictine University is hoping to sell its Springfield campus as one piece of property, rather than divided into smaller lots for sale.
The State Journal-Register reports that the Illinois school is committed to maintaining all of its campus buildings and grounds until they’re sold as one parcel.
The university announced last month that at the end of the spring semester, it will vacate the campus in favor of having classes at educational partner institutions.
The campus and its appraisal are expected to be available to buyers within 30 days.
Dr. Christopher Connors will be providing comprehensive periodontal care and dental implant treatments at the Chardon Smile Center, 220 Cherry St. in Chardon.
Connors graduated in 2003 from Ohio University and then went on to graduate from Rutgers Dental School in 2008. He graduated at the top of his class and was awarded a Navy scholarship.
Connors was selected for the highly competitive periodontal residency program in Bethesda, Maryland. He graduated from Navy Postgraduate Dental School in July 2013 served active duty in the U.S. Navy for eight years.
Connors is board certified in periodontology and dental implants.
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The rain has set in over Perth again, but Thursday's relatively small storm cell has got nothing on what looms for the metro area next week, according to the Bureau of Meteorology.
This bit of rain is nothing on what's to come. Photo: Fairfax
While there were reports of some hail in Baldivis, the clouds over Perth were only going to deliver up to 12 millimetres of rain, Tisha Winstanley, the bureau's duty forecaster, said.
"It's not a strong cold front, nothing out of the ordinary," she said.
"The front will move through this morning and then clear up."
But we will see a "much more exciting event next week."
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Juan Carlos Osorio's team fell behind in the second half but stormed back late for a 3-1 win
Belinelli contributed 21 points (8-14 FG, 5-9 3Pt), two rebounds, and two assists in 24 minutes during Monday's 108-94 win over the Hornets.
Belinelli got hot from beyond the arc, and his teammates continued to feed him. He benefits from playing on the squad that averages the most passes per game, though as evidenced by tonight, Belinelli doesn't do much besides score and hit threes.
Seager went 0-for-4 to snap a six-game hitting streak during Sunday's loss to Arizona.
The shortstop has recorded a hit in 11 of 13 games this season and already has two home runs, a steal, 10 RBI and eight runs along with a .306/.375/.531 slash line. Expect more of the same from Seager going forward, and his game-to-game consistency is worth keeping in mind for daily contests -- especially in favorable matchups.
The land the Grafton District Golf Club wishes to sub-divide into residential lots.
THE 13-year saga of the Grafton District Golf Club's plans to turn two former holes into a residential sub division is a step closer to ending.
On Tuesday the Clarence Valley Council environment planning and community committee voted to support a change to planning rules to allow smaller lot sizes for the development.
The club has put up a number of plans for its the old 10 and 11th holes on the course since they were decommissioned 13 years ago.
Residents have protested against the proposal to reduce lot sizes, but the council argued the latest changes have allayed those worries, while allowing the small lot size.
The final decision on the development will come from a State Government Gateway determination.
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Court says the danger emanating from sole surviving suspect in Paris attacks 'remains intact.'
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Here are some random facts for you . . .
1. Hawaii’s state fish is the humuhumunukunukuapua’a. (Pronounced hoo moo hoo moo noo koo noo koo ah poo ah ah.)
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3. The Magic 8-Ball failed when it first came out in the 1940s because it wasn’t an 8-ball . . . it was just a regular ball called the Syco-Seer. But a billiards company in Cincinnati commissioned a line of them that looked like 8-balls and they took off.
4. About 75% of the tornados in the world happen in the U.S.
5. Half the U.S. presidents since 1929 have been left-handed: Herbert Hoover, Harry Truman, Gerald Ford, George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and Barack Obama. And Ronald Reagan was ambidextrous.
Henry County Supervisors Meet 5-31-18
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May 31, 2018
Approve Agenda
Approve Minutes
Approve Claims
Approval of Reserve Officers
9:00 John Hansen Approval of Pay Application
Job progress update
General Discussion and Any Action needing Action
10:00 Henry County Budget Amendment for FY18
Approval of Transfer Resolutions
Other county discussion as time allows
Supervisors Sub-Committee Updates
Connecticut's Azurá Stevens 23) reacts after a basket during the first half of a second-round game against Quinnipiac in the NCAA women's college basketball tournament in in Storrs, Conn., Monday, March 19, 2018.
Iran wants to turn Yemen into a "missile base" from which it can threaten Saudi Arabia, according to a Saudi general. Saudi Gen.
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Us Weekly’s new owners have brought back one of the magazine’s old guard. Former news editor Jen Peros — who left the magazine for “Entertainment Tonight” in 2015 — is making her glorious return as the managing editor for American Media Inc.’s celeb titles, working on Us Weekly as well as Star, OK!, the National Enquirer, Globe and the National Examiner, plus their associated Web sites and Radar Online.
American Media bought the iconic magazine from Wenner Media in March and went through a heavy round of cost-cutting layoffs. Peros, who starts in late August, will be one of the first high-profile hires David Pecker’s AMI has made since the purchase from Jann Wenner.
“Jennifer is one of the industry’s brightest talents and we are delighted to bring her news-breaking abilities to our portfolio of brands,” said Dylan Howard, AMI’s chief content officer, adding, “To be able to hire someone from ‘Entertainment Tonight’ also underscores our commitment to unique video and television programming.”
POLICE have reported an increase in daytime house burglaries in the Havant area.
In a Hampshire Alert officers said the majority of the offences were done by smashing rear patio doors, conservatory doors or windows to help burglars get inside.
They said it was likely that offenders called at the front of houses at first to see if anyone answered the door, and check if anyone was at home.
The alert said: ‘If you hear any smashing glass, please look at your neighbours’ doors and windows to see if they have been broken (only if it is safe to do so).
‘If you see any broken glass, call police on 999 straight away.’
If you have any information call police on 101 and quote crime reference number 44170478749.
Members of the media surround Democrat Delegate Shelly A. Simonds, after she lost a drawing to Delegate David E. Yancey, R-Newport News, at the State Board of Elections in Richmond, Va., Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018. Simonds and Yancey had tied in the election and both names were placed in film canisters and pulled from a bowl, with Yancey’s name being pulled first. Yancey’s win allows Republicans to maintain a slim majority in the House, though a final tally is still uncertain. (Bob Brown/Richmond Times-Dispatch via AP)
Ohio State All-America safety Malik Hooker is entering the NFL draft after one sensational season as a starter with the Buckeyes.
Hooker redshirted in his first year at Ohio State and played sparingly in 2015. This season he stepped into the starting lineup and led the Buckeyes in interceptions with seven, including a school-record three returned for touchdowns. He also made 74 tackles, third best on the team, and had 11 passes defended.
Hooker announced his intentions Monday with a post on Twitter. He thanked teachers, coaches and teammates for his growth "both as a football player and as a person."
He said after talking with his family, "we have decided its best for me to forgo my remaining two years of eligibility and declare for the 2-17 NFL draft."
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New York (CNBC): U.S. stocks fell sharply on Friday after a stronger-than-expected jobs report sent interest rates higher.
The Dow Jones industrial average dropped 665.75 points to close at 25,520.96, capping off the index’s sixth-largest points decline ever. The 30-stock index also fell below 26,000. Friday also marked the first time since June 2016 that the Dow fell at least 500 points.
The S&P 500 fell 2.1 percent and finished at 2,762.13, with energy as the worst-performing sector. The Nasdaq composite plunged 1.96 percent to 7,240.95 as a decline in Apple and Alphabet offset a strong gain in Amazon shares.
The Dow posted its worst day since June 2016. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq had their biggest one-day fall since September 2016 and August 2017, respectively.
“The key for the market today is rising interest rates,” said Mike Baele, managing director at U.S. Bank Wealth Management. “The old adage is: ‘Bull markets don’t die of old age, they are killed by higher interest rates.’ That looms large.”
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* Flotek Industries Inc says Q1 revenue from continuing operations was $80.0 million, up 13.2% sequentially, and up 25.3% year-over-year
* Flotek Industries - on GAAP basis, co reported loss per share for three months ended March 31, 2017 of $0.01 from continuing operations
* Flotek Industries Inc - expected capital expenditures for 2017 in the range of $10 million - $14 million
* Q1 earnings per share view $-0.02, revenue view $79.4 million -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
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BOSTON (AP) — Boston Police say an officer dove into the car of a belligerent driver who tried to flee.
Police say the incident happened Tuesday in the Mattapan neighborhood of Boston.
Officers arrested 28-year-old Aaren Howard, of Boston, and charged him with unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and other violations.
Police say officers stopped Howard for making an illegal turn.
They say he tried to flee and an officer dove in the vehicle, struggled with Howard and eventually got the keys out of the ignition.
Police say they confiscated a firearm, marijuana and cash.
It couldn’t immediately be determined whether Howard has an attorney who could comment on his behalf.
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In April, legendary composer Hans Zimmer will kick off his first-ever US tour, which includes an appearance at Coachella. In anticipation, he visited the Late Show with Stephen Colbert on Valentine’s Day for a rare late-night TV appearance.
Zimmer performed music from his original score to BBC America’s Planet Earth 2. He was accompanied by Jasha Klebe and Jacob Shea, both of whom worked with him on The Dark Knight trilogy as well as the nature documentary series. Replay the performance above.
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Zimmer’s tour kicks off April 14th in Los Angeles, right before he heads to Indio to perform for the crowd at Coachella. Find his full itinerary here.
Meanwhile, Planet Earth 2 premieres on BBC America on Saturday, February 18th.
A man has been arrested and charged following a burglary in Eastbourne on May 23.
Daniel Passmore, 24, unemployed, of no fixed address, has been charged with burglary and four counts of fraud. He will stand trial on June 14.
Supporters of the 'no' vote protest in Istanbul, against the referendum outcome, Monday, April 17, 2017. The placards reads in Turkish: 'No we will win'. (AP Photo/Emrah Gurel)
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Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says he is "not able to explain" his side's 2-2 draw with Sunderland at the Stadium of Light, where the Reds enjoyed 71% of the possession and had 15 shots on target.
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Gov. Scott Walker is praising legislation Congress is expected to vote on that would open the door for the state to drug test recipients of unemployment benefits. Walker and the governors of Texas, Utah and Mississippi sent a letter last week to House Ways and Means Committee Chair Kevin Brady in support of the measure that would remove limitations put in place under President Barack Obama.
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Guido Pella has cursed his luck at the French Open
Pella is competing at the French Open for the fourth time in his career and he is gearing up to face Rafael Nadal in round two tomorrow.
The Argentine has never been past this stage of the competition but that is not down to any fault of his own.
The 28-year-old has been drawn against Novak Djokovic and Juan Martin del Potro early on in his previous campaigns.
But now his challenge has just got a whole lot more difficult as he prepares to face arguably the greatest clay player of all time.
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India’s Reliance Industries Ltd, owner of the world’s biggest refining complex, is planning to halt oil imports from Iran, two sources familiar with the matter said, in a first sign that new U.S. sanctions are forcing buyers to shun oil purchases from Tehran.
Labourers work behind an advertisement of Reliance Industries Limited at a construction site in Mumbai, March 2, 2016. REUTERS/Shailesh Andrade/Files
Reliance’s call to quit buying oil from Iran followed Washington’s decision to abandon the 2015 nuclear accord which has raised the threat of sanctions on entities dealing with Iran, after “wind-down” periods of three to six months expire.
PATERSON, N.J. — An Amber Alert was canceled shortly after being activated Wednesday when a 10-month-old was allegedly abducted by his father during a domestic violence incident in New Jersey.
The boy, Reign Berry, was taken by his father, George Berry, 30, according to the alert.
The alert stated the child was “taken during a domestic violence incident.”
It was canceled by 10:50 a.m., with no further information.
NJ Transit tweets the alert was canceled after the child was found. His condition is not known.
The search for George Berry continues, according to NJ Transit. He is 5 feet 7 inches tall, weighs 160 pounds and has dreadlocks.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Paterson police at 973-321-1111 or New Jersey State Police ROIC at 609-963-6900 ext #1.
Ryanair hand luggage: Costs for baggage in the cabin have increased again
Ryanair has been accused of increasing hand luggage fares again, just months after first introducing them, by consumer site Which?.
The budget airline announced in January hand luggage was only permitted for passengers who purchased priority boarding for a flat-rate fee of £5. Passengers who pay the priority fee are allowed two pieces of hand luggage and to board the plane before anyone else.
Passengers without priority boarding will have their carry-on items placed into the hold free of charge at the airline gate.
However, according to Which?, the cost of priority boarding – and thus the privilege of taking hand luggage on board - has increased.
Exactly how much it will set passengers back now depends on the route they take and when the luggage is added to the booking.
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WARMER: After another frigid start, it'll be warmer and breezy today with highs surging into the lower 50's with lots of sunshine. We'll have winds gusting near 20 mph in the afternoon. But the warmer air won't last long. Krista McEnany will have the forecast.
SIGN OF THE TIMES: A new sign language club is getting the ear of students at Harrison High School. Lauren Artino will have details on the student who's hard of hearing herself, and now helping her classmates communicate in a whole new way.
Plus we'll look back at the snow game in Buffalo, where to Colts got plowed by the Bills.
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SEDRO-WOOLLEY, Wash. -- Nobody was hurt when fire ripped through a Sedro-Woolley business early Monday morning.
According to Sedro-Woolley police, authorities were called shortly after 3:00 a.m. to the report of some electrical wires sparking near a dumpster.
When officers arrived, a three-story building at Woodworth and Metcalf streets called Video West was on fire.
By 7 a.m., firefighters were still putting out hot spots.
The fire marshal was called to the scene and will begin investigating as soon as it is safe to enter the building.
This is a developing story and will be updated. Stay with Q13 News for the latest.
100ft Robot Golf Gets Free PSVR Mode on September 12 - News
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The Mirror reports that West Bromwich Albion are strong contenders to sign 36-year-old John Terry, with boss Tony Pulis "determined to take the Chelsea captain to The Hawthorns at the second time of asking."
For more on Terry to West Brom, as well as other rumours, check out Transfer Talk by clicking here.
Since graduating from Mississippi College, Hickory native Mark Fanning has made a career out of coaching baseball at St. Andrews Episcopal School in Madison.
During his 21 years at St. Andrews, Fanning has fielded one of the most consistent baseball teams in the state of Mississippi.
Does being trapped in a room for an hour with nine of your best friends sound like fun? What if that room had clues, puzzles, secret passageways and a scary ambiance? If so, you're in luck.
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The foster parents of the Parsons Green tube bomber have told ITV News how they have repeatedly asked themselves how they missed his radicalisation. Ahmed Hassan, 18, was found guilty of attempted murder at the Old Bailey last week after injuring 30 people during the attack in September 2017. Penny and Ron Jones said they never suspected the "bright" and "lovely lad" they "loved like a son" would build a bomb in their kitchen while they were on holiday.
Kevin Durant spent last offseason at a jaw-dropping rental property in Hollywood Hills West. Now, he’s putting down some roots in Southern California.
According to The Los Angeles Times, Durant purchased a 5,136-square-foot oceanside property in Malibu last week for $12.05 million.
The multi-level home includes four bedrooms and six baths. It underwent an extensive remodel in 2013. Via the Redfin listing, the home is a fully automated smart house with a lofted gym, theater, elevator and surround sound throughout.
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RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - The Pamunkey Indian Tribe is considering whether to build a $700 million resort and casino in Virginia.
Media outlets report that the tribe is looking at potential sites for the project but has no definitive plans.
The Department of Interior granted federal recognition to the Pamunkey in 2015, allowing the possibility of casinos through a separate approval process. Virginia currently has no casinos.
The Pamunkey's bid for federal recognition was opposed by MGM Resorts, which runs a new casino just outside the nation's capital in Maryland.
The tribe was considered the most powerful in the Powhatan Paramount Chiefdom, which greeted the English settlers at Jamestown, and claims Pocahontas among its lineage.
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Angela Simmons Attends The House Of Remy Martin Presents The Hypebeast 100 Awards Afterparty
On Thursday, December 7th, Rémy Martin and HYPEBEAST celebrated the HB100 in Miami during Art Week with an intimate VIP dinner at the Faena followed by an after-party at the beach tent at Nautilus at Up & Down.
The dinner featured signature Rémy Martin cocktails and a Rémy Martin XO toast to honor the nominees – guests in attendance included Public School designers Maxwell Osbourne and Dao-Yi Chow, Kith’s Ronnie Fieg, Heron Preston, ASAP Rocky, Virgil Abloh and more.
All guests headed to the after party on the beach at Nautilus where supermodel Joan Smalls joined the party along with Danielle Bernstein of WeWoreWhat and Angela Simmons Guests danced the night away with Rémy Martin cocktails under the moonlight and enjoyed a surprise performance by Playboi Carti booked by the venue.
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HAMBURG, N.Y. (AP) - When it comes to chowing down on kale, Gideon Oji is once again the top dog, beating back a challenge from hot-dog-eating champ Joey Chestnut.
Oji gulped down 22½ 16-ounce bowls of the leafy green vegetable in eight minutes during Sunday's Kale Yeah! Competition at the Erie County Fair in New York. The kale was served raw with oil and vinegar.
The contest is billed as the world's healthiest eating competition.
Chestnut, of San Jose, California, consumed 20 kale servings. He is the reigning hot dog-eating champion at the Nathan's Famous in New York City.
Oji is Nigerian and now lives in Marrow, Georgia. He took the inaugural kale-eating title last year, consuming 25½ servings.
Sunday's event was an unlikely partnership between the Independent Health Foundation and Major League Eating.
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Okanagan Avenue will be closed between July 4-11 with a detour route in effect.
The City of Vernon has approved an application from Godard Excavating to work within a City right-of-way in the 4600 Block of Okanagan Avenue for sewer and water main installations, as well as road widening from July 11-31, at which time single lane, alternating traffic will be in effect.
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Washington’s rumor mill is working overtime on the fate of presidential aide Steve Bannon, who is said to be at the center of the rampant White House infighting. When I asked the president Tuesday afternoon if he still has confidence in Bannon, who took over the campaign in mid-August, I did not get a definitive yes.
“I like Steve, but you have to remember he was not involved in my campaign until very late,” Trump said. “I had already beaten all the senators and all the governors, and I didn’t know Steve. I’m my own strategist and it wasn’t like I was going to change strategies because I was facing crooked Hillary.”
He ended by saying, “Steve is a good guy, but I told them to straighten it out or I will.”
The first vote on a $3 billion tax incentive package for Taiwan-based Foxconn Technology Group is planned in a Wisconsin state Assembly Committee.
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The Assembly's jobs and economy committee planned a vote Monday afternoon on the bill. Approval by the Republican-controlled committee would set up a vote by the full Assembly on Thursday.
The proposal must clear both the state Assembly and Senate in identical form and be signed by Gov. Scott Walker before taking effect. Passage of the bill is needed for the state to fulfill its end of a deal struck with Foxconn for it to build a $10 billion display panel manufacturing plant that could employ up to 13,000 people.
Democrats, environmentalists and other critics have said the state gives away too much under the deal.
BEIJING, May 31 (Reuters) - Growth in China’s services industry picked up in May, an official survey showed on Thursday, as the sector extended a run of strong activity.
The official non-manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 54.9 from 54.8 in April, and remained well above the 50-point mark that separates growth from contraction.
The services sector accounts for over half of China’s economy, with rising wages giving Chinese consumers more spending power.
The composite PMI covering both manufacturing and services activity rose to 54.6 in May, from April’s 54.1, also above the 50-mark that separates expansion from contraction. (Reporting by Beijing Monitoring Desk Editing by Shri Navaratnam)
The box office is open for Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan. On the docket this summer is the tragedy Richard III and the comedy Twelfth Night.
Performances will take place Tuesday through Sunday, with matinee and evening shows on the weekends. Shows begin July 5 and run until Aug. 20.
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The festival site is located near the former Mendel Art Galley across the street from the PotashCorp Playland at Kinsmen Park.
New this year are ‘pop-up’ play readings and drama camps for youth ages 11 – 18. Visit Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan online for a full list of events.
Illinois will add to its more than $30 billion debt load with a bond sale Wednesday, testing yield-hungry investors’ desire to lend to the lowest-rated U.S. state as it grapples with ongoing political and financial issues.
Illinois is already the worst-rated state in the municipal market. The Prairie State’s credit quality has crumbled in recent years as expenses have far outpaced revenues.
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Rose McGowan is taking her story to Italy, but it's not always easy going global.
In this clip from Thursday's CITIZEN ROSE finale, McGowan accompanies fellow actress turned activist Asia Argento to a women's support group in Italy.
"It makes my heart happy that Asia has somewhere to go for women that support, because it's been something for me that has been fundamentally not there," McGowan tells the women.
"Asia's been also very proactive in supporting the movement because she realized that there is a movement that actually came before the #MeToo," one of the women explains to McGowan.
The women of the support group have been trying to bridge the gap between #MeToo and their own collective movement, #WeToogether.
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PHILADELPHIA, July 3, 2018 – The National Lacrosse League (NLL), the largest men’s professional indoor lacrosse league in North America, today announces the protected player lists from each team in advance of the 2018 NLL Expansion Draft on July 16th.
The Philadelphia Wings hold the 1st overall selection in the 2018 Expansion Draft. Both the Wings and the San Diego Seals will make alternating picks throughout 9 rounds (18 total selections). No current NLL team will be allowed to lose more than two players.
WATERCRAFT of all shapes and sizes took off down the Brunswick River for the annual Mullum2Bruns Padle on the weekend. The paddle is one of the major fund raisers for Brunswick Heads Surf Life Saving Club, Marine Rescue and the Visitors Centre.
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Manly captain Daly Cherry-Evans is free to take on South Sydney on Saturday despite being charged with a dangerous throw in their NRL win over Parramatta.
Cherry-Evans was hit with a grade one dangerous throw on Eels winger Kirisome Auva'a in the 46th minute of Sunday's victory, but a guilty plea attracts just 75 points.
Eels prop Daniel Alvaro was stung with a grade one dangerous contact to the neck of Sea Eagles centre Brian Kelly, but can also escape suspension with an early guilty plea.
× Department of Defense identifies 3 soldiers killed Wednesday in Niger
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States Department of Defense has released the names of the three soldiers killed Wednesday in a joint mission with Nigerien forces.
Staff Sgt. Bryan C. Black, 34, of Puyallup, Washington, Staff Sgt. Jeremiah W. Johnson, 39, of Springboro Ohio, and Staff Sgt. Dustin M. Wright, 29, of Lyons, Georgia, were killed by hostile fire while on a recon patrol in southwest Niger, the Department of Defense says. All were part of the 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) out of Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
The incident is still under investigation, the Department of Defense says.
A vehicle apparently hit a gas meter at the rear of the Shuswap Pie Company building.
Firefighters respond to a gas leak after a car hit a gas meter at the rear of the Shuswap Pie Company building on Saturday, Feb. 3.-image credit: Jim Elliot/Salmon Arm Observer
Fire crews are responding to a minor gas leak caused by a vehicle colliding with a gas meter at the rear of the Shuswap Pie Company building at approximately 4:15 p.m. on Feb. 3.
The faint scent of natural gas could be smelled in the air near the damaged meter.
Fortis has been called to fix the damaged gas meter.
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Five Must-See Destinations In Paris Within the 41 square miles of Paris, France there are over 60 main attractions for visitors to discover ranging from Museums, Churches, Monuments and Squares as well as examples of contemporary and traditional architecture. This is far too many sites for the average tourist to attempt to visit during a short stay in the city of lights. Thus a list of the five most famous and must see attractions is in order.
Five Essential Planning Tips For Your European VacationNothing beats traveling abroad. It’s educational, invigorating and just plain fun. With the Pound and Euro inching closer to the value of the U.S. Dollar there has never been a better time to explore new lands. In order to get the very best experience out of your trip it is essential that you put a lot of thought and planning in your preparation. The more pre-planning that you do, the less hassles during your travels. Here are some basic tips to get you started on your next “Trip of a Lifetime!”
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Bogo Medellin Milling Co Inc
* Quarterly gross revenue 78.8 million pesos versus 141.9 million pesos
* Quarterly loss attributable to parent equity holder 26.1 million pesos versus profit of 7.4 million pesos Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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* NEUROVIVE REPORTS PROMISING PROGRESS IN ITS CLINICAL PROJECT FOR GENETIC MITOCHONDRIAL DISEASES, KL1333
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Police say two men in their 20s died in a crash in Miramichi on Friday. (Gian-Paolo Mendoza/CBC)
Two men were killed Friday when their vehicle left the road and struck a tree on Route 118 in Miramichi.
Brian Cummings, deputy chief of the Miramichi Police Force, said the accident occurred at 12:40 a.m. on Island View Drive.
He said both occupants of the vehicle, a 20-year-old and a 24-year-old, were dead when police arrived at the scene.
Cummings said the names of the two men are not being released.
Police are still investigating.
A woman was being treated in a hospital in northern Athens on Tuesday after falling on the tracks at KAT station of the urban electric railway (ISAP).
A team of 15 rescue workers form the local fire service were dispatched to the station to remove her from the tracks after she was apparently dragged along by the train.
It appears that she jumped onto the tracks from a pedestrian bridge above the station.
No details were available about the extent of her injuries.
What Flynn's Ouster Means For Netanyahu and Trump
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President Trump meets Wednesday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who had considered the former national security adviser Michael Flynn to be an ally in the White House.
A plane carrying 35 diplomats expelled from the United States over Russia's alleged meddling in the U.S. presidential election arrived in Moscow early Monday, Russian state television reported.
A Russian Il-96 plane carrying the diplomats and their families landed at Moscow's Vnukovo airport at 2:05 am local time (23:05 GMT) after having taken off from Washington Sunday, state television said.
Putin's decision has been interpreted as a sign he is looking to Trump to rebuild U.S.-Russian ties after the U.S. presidential inauguration later this month.
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The Cuban ensemble El Septeto Santiaguero infuses an adventurous streak into the traditional "son" music of its native Santiago de Cuba. Before winning the 2015 Latin Grammy Award for Best Traditional Tropical Album and sparking collaborations with salsa stars like José Alberto (“El Canario”) and Rubén Blades, the seven captivating performers honed their sound at the famous Casa de la Trova nightclub, cultivating an infectious call-and-response style that heats up dance floors wherever they go.
This post is about experimenting with imitating and extending the window management concepts from the venerable Plan9, Rio. The backstory and motivation is simply that I've had the need for a smaller and more 'hackable' base than the feature-heavy Durden environment for a while, and this seemed like a very nice fit.
Jackson County has dropped a pending felony case against Kylr Yust after Cass County announced murder charges for him on Thursday.
The annual Beer, Cider and Perry Festival is returning to Over this weekend.
The Wharf House will be hosting a weekend of fun with an array of delicious cider, beer and fine wines.
To get the party started, there will be live music from Lucy Jarrett, The last to Leave, The OC and more.
For those who are peckish, Pork rolls and Cream teas will be available as well as a monster BBQ for the meat-lovers.
For those not in the know, The Wharf House is a favourite with Gloucestershire residents.
Famous for its stunning scenic setting and waterside restaurant, this is the perfect spot to try one one of the range of irresistible cider or beers on offer.
When: Saturday, 19 August- Sunday, 20 August
What time: 11am-5pm on both days
Where: The Wharf House, Over, Gloucester, GL2 8DB
The Wharf House is situated just off the A40 between Gloucester and Highnam, in Over.
See the Google Map for a map and directions.
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Emergency services are attending the scene of a crash in Co Kilkenny this afternoon.
The details are as yet unknown but it’s understood it’s happened on the main road between Gowran & Goresbridge.
Gardaí are advising motorists to avoid that stretch as they’ll not get through from either end. Fire personnel & at least two ambulance teams are also attending.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed supporters and the press at his headquarters in Moscow on Sunday shortly after his projected win in the country's elections.
The victory puts Mr Putin on track to become Russia's longest-serving leader since Stalin.
From a screenplay by Sebastián Lelio and Rebecca Lenkiewicz, the film follows a woman as she returns to the community that shunned her decades earlier for an attraction to a childhood friend. Once back, their passions reignite as they explore the boundaries of faith and sexuality. Based on Naomi Alderman’s book, the film stars Rachel Weisz, Rachel McAdams and Alessandro Nivola.... Full synopsis »
Richard Peng didn't get to become one of China's most accomplished deal-makers by pussyfooting around. In 2013, the Tencent acquisitions chief took a shine to a scrappy little ride-hailing app called Didi.
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A Florida man found out that you should NOT pick up random items you find floating in the ocean. You can catch the daily update at 8:05am with Bud and Broadway.
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WWE announced on Saturday that Roman Reigns will battle Bray Wyatt in an Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match on this Monday’s episode of Raw. The sports entertainment company sent out the following:
Last week, three hard-hitting Qualifying Matches determined that Braun Strowman, Elias and John Cena would compete in the Men’s Elimination Chamber Match on Sunday, Feb. 25, with the winner of that hellacious bout going on to challenge Brock Lesnar for the Universal Championship at The Showcase of the Immortals, WrestleMania.
However, there are three slots left in the match, and WWE.com can now confirm that Roman Reigns and Bray Wyatt will clash one-on-one on Raw for the right to enter the structure, where WrestleMania glory will be on the line.
(MENAFN - #Morocco World News) Rabat – After several months of construction works, McDonald's has opened its doors in the city of Laayoune on Wednesday.
The fast-food restaurant will be managed by Hope Invest for a 10-year period. The contract, however, might be expanded.
The franchise occupies an area of 1.137 square meters. It includes a birthday room, a gym, and a free parking lot.
The American fast-food chain's new location in Laayoune will proide more than 200 job opportunities for the benefit of the city's youths.
The franchise was one of the projects announced at the Investment Forum organized in Laayoune in 2015 by the General Confederation for Moroccan Enterprises (CGEM).
The project formed a part of the initiative to mobilize investment and create employment opportunities in the southern provinces.
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Miami R&B artist Teenear has a stern message for her suitor: ‘Love Me or Leave Me.’
That’s the only two options she’s working with on her groovy new Louis Bell-produced single, featuring rapper Fetty Wap.
“You got me so in the moment; I won’t hesitate / Too much talking, show me something / Take my breath away,” Teenear delivers on the second verse. She later adds, “If you want it, make it yours / This could be a work of art.”
[EXCLUSIVE] Teenear Performs ‘Last Night’ on Singersroom’s “Voice & Acoustics” Series
The Slip-N-Slide beauty playfully coos fun and catchy melodies as she rides the easy, breezy track.
“I recorded this song with the mindset of ‘I have too much going on for me to waste time or play games. I promise that there’s someone waiting by to take your place,'” Teenear says about the song’s creative process. “So when I say love me or leave me, I mean it!”
Rock with Teenear on “Love Me or Leave Me.”
BEVERLY HILLS (AP) — Police say burglars stole $165,000 in jewelry from a room at the Beverly Hills Hotel that was occupied by actor John Stamos’ fiancee.
A police statement says Caitlin McHugh was away from her room Friday evening when a crook or crooks got in and took several items of jewelry.
It’s unclear how the burglars got inside. There’s no indication of forced entry.
The theft comes amid reports that the actress, who’s pregnant, is marrying Stamos this weekend.
A message seeking comment from Stamos’ publicist wasn’t immediately returned Saturday.
Stamos stars in Netflix’s “Fuller House” and spent part of last year with The Beach Boys as a drummer. McHugh has had guest spots on “The Vampire Diaries” and “NCIS: Los Angeles.”
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — Two-time defending champion Real Madrid will face Paris Saint-Germain in the last 16 of the Champions League.
The match, which will pit Cristiano Ronaldo against Neymar, was possible because Madrid finished as a runner-up in its group.
Barcelona will play Chelsea, Manchester City will face Basel, Manchester United will take on Sevilla and Porto will play Liverpool.
Also, it was: Juventus vs. Tottenham; Bayern Munich vs. Besiktas; and Shakhtar Donetsk vs. Roma.
The first legs will be played from Feb. 13-21, with the return matches from March 6-14.
The final will be played at the Olympic Stadium in Kiev, Ukraine, on May 26.
A southern Kentucky woman has pleaded guilty to murder in connection to the beating death of an 86-year-old woman. Media outlets report 36-year-old Kimberly Slusher admitted to killing Mary Hinton in June 2015 at Hinton's Livingston home.
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SIENA, Italy, April 12 The chairman of Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena said on Wednesday a quorum had not been reached to proceed with an extraordinary shareholders meeting (EGM) called to reduce capital to cover losses.
Alessandro Falciai said shareholders representing just 16.3 percent of the bank's capital were present, short of the fifth of capital needed to hold the EGM.
In a reply to a shareholder question, the bank said it had received damage claims after December 31 for 522.8 million euros, bringing total claims to 640 million euros.
It said it had already made provisions for the claims. (Reporting by Stefano Bernabei, writing by Stephen Jewkes; Editing by Crispian Balmer)
I wrote an article about a month ago in early May highlighting the poor performance of the trucking industry. Only a month ago, the trucking industry had witnessed some of the worst performance for the year within the transports sector.
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BOSTON (AP) - Federal fishing regulators say a species of food fish caught by U.S. fishermen in the Atlantic Ocean has become overfished.
The National Marine Fisheries Service says red hake have become overfished in its southern Georges Bank and mid-Atlantic stocks. The service has informed the New England Fishery Management Council that it needs to craft a plan to end the overfishing and rebuild the stock.
Red hake is a species of whitefish that has been brought to land from Maine to North Carolina over the years. The catch has fallen from more than 3.6 million pounds in 2001 to about 1 million pounds in 2016.
Most red hake come to shore in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut and New York.
Motilal Oswal has come out with its fourth quarter (January-March) earnings estimates for the Logistics sector. The brokerage house expects Gateway Distriparks to report net profit at 20.8 crore down 16.1% quarter-on-quarter.
Net Sales are expected to decrease by 1.9 percent Q-o-Q (up 9.5 percent Y-o-Y) to Rs 282 crore, according to Motilal Oswal.
Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) are likely to fall by 3 percent Q-o-Q to Rs 56.9 crore.
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May 2 Ablynx Nv:
* Ablynx completes patient recruitment in its Phase III HERCULES study of caplacizumab for the treatment of acquired thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (aTTP)
* A total of 145 patients have been enrolled
* Data from this Phase III study will be reported in second half of 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
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Work to tackle congestion on a city centre road could get underway in 2019.
Wakefield Council is drawing up plans for a £4m scheme at Ings Road, between Kirkgate and Charlesworth Way.
It says the proposals would improve the road for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists.
Coun Matthew Morley, cabinet member for transport and highways, said: “I am pleased that we have started feasibility work to develop options for the £4m scheme for Ings Road.
"Improvements to the road will help to tackle congestion in this part of the city.
"Once we have more details on the options available we will be consulting with local businesses and residents about these.”
A public consultation is expected to take place next year.
If the plans are then approved, work could begin in 2019.
The scheme will be funded through the West Yorkshire Combined Authority's Transport Fund.
A WOMAN is in a critical condition in hospital after falling down the stairs at home last night.
Paramedics were called to a private property at Rosewood just after 7pm Monday with reports a woman in her 40s had suffered a head injury.
The QAS high acuity response and critical care paramedics transported the woman to Ipswich Hospital in a critical condition.
PHOENIX (AP) — Charges have been dropped against Arizona Cardinals second-round draft pick Christian Kirk, who was arrested on counts of disorderly conduct and property damage in February.
The Arizona Republic reports that Scottsdale city records show the charges against Kirk were dropped Tuesday. He was arrested by Scottsdale police after leaving the Waste Management Phoenix Open on Feb. 3.
Scottsdale police say Kirk was with a group that was intoxicated and throwing rocks at cars.
The Cardinals had said they were aware before they drafted Kirk that the wide receiver had been arrested on the charges.
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Baku. 28 November. REPORT.AZ/ "According to my research, Armenian government poses a threat to Europe and the world. Unfortunately, the European Union, the United States and the world's major powers turn blind eye to all crimes against humanity, against the innocent Azerbaijani people by Armenia".
Report informs, political analyst, American journalist Peter Tase said in his report titled "Destruction of ethno-cultural heritage in the occupied territories of Azerbaijan".
He regretted that Azerbaijan is a neighbor with Armenia, a terrorist country: "Armenia has caused great suffering to the people of Azerbaijan, ethno-cultural heritage of Azerbaijan has been destroyed, great damage caused to the country's environment. International community must pay attention to the crimes committed against humanity by Armenia's fascist regime".
SHARE COPY LINK Jasmine Jaquel Bradley, 26, is charged with interstate bomb threats, threatening interstate communications and conveying false information and perpetuating a hoax against Child Care Network in Macon. Bibb County Sheriff's Office
Jasmine Jaquel Bradley, 26, is charged with interstate bomb threats, threatening interstate communications and conveying false information and perpetuating a hoax against Child Care Network in Macon. Bibb County Sheriff's Office
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Join us for the Justice Jog at Fox River Park in Waukesha,
On Saturday, April 29, people from across Southeastern Wisconsin will join together to support victims of child abuse and walk to prevent Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS).
Funds raised at Justice Jog will support SBS prevention efforts and raise awaress in the community.
Justice Jog is brought to you by Waukesha County Victim/Witness Program and Lola's Hope.
More information is available at wijusticejog.org.
Price: $30 for Adults, Kids Walk Free. Discounts for groups of 4 or more adults. Sign Up at https://runsignup.com/Race/WI/Waukesha/JusticeJog
Matt Forte headlines the list of four New York Jets players already ruled out for Sunday’s Week 5 contest in Cleveland. The Browns will dodge the venerable running back, one of two regular starters who will miss the game with an injury.
#Jets RB Matt Forte, DL Kony Ealy, CB Darryl Roberts & OLB Josh Martin officially OUT vs #Browns. Mo WIlkerson & CB Justin Burris: Ques — Manish Mehta (@MMehtaNYDN) October 6, 2017
Forte’s absence could be a mixed blessing for Cleveland. Both Bilal Powell and Elijah McGuire have been far more effective running the ball for the Jets.
Of the others, Ealy is one of the top defenders in the passing game. He’s yet to record a sack but has an interception among his five passes defended. Martin does have a sack as a rotational lineman, while Roberts is the team’s third CB when healthy. Burris is his nominal replacement, so the Jets pass defense could be more vulnerable than expected for DeShone Kizer and the Browns.
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Veterans Day would be an official state holiday in Wisconsin under a bill approved by the state Senate.
The proposal passed on a voice vote Wednesday would mean state offices would be closed every year on Nov. 11. Wisconsin is the only state in the country that currently doesn't legally recognize Veterans Day as a day off.
Instead, state employees get a floating holiday they can use at any time.
The bill is sponsored by Iraq war veteran state Sen. Roger Roth. No one registered against the proposal.
A Democratic amendment that would have required all private employers in the state to give veterans Nov. 11 off was rejected.
The bill now heads to the Assembly. If passed there and signed by Gov. Scott Walker it would take effect in 2018.
People have called it the dumbest thing ever heard on radio… Which is why we do it every morning at 6:05 am. It’s Shock Collar Question of the Day! Answer the trivia question correctly, and you don’t get shocked. But if you get it wrong, you WILL suffer the consequences.
SPRINGFIELD, Mass (WWLP) – The Springfield Retirement Board is considering seeking restitution for the pension of former Springfield Police Officer Kevin Burnham.
Retirement Board Chairman Thomas Scanlon said the city’s law department is very interested in seeking restitution.
Burnham was accused of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from the police department’s evidence room, but died before his case went to trial. Scanlon said the city will be able to move forward in seeking restitution.
Scanlon told 22News, “There are provisions there for the recoupment of money in the case of misappropriation of funds, or conviction in a criminal case, In this case we don’t have that criminal conviction, so we are looking into the misappropriation section.”
Scanlon said both the city and Burnham’s family will be invited to present information on facts and witnesses before the retirement board makes a final decision.
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee police are asking for the public’s help to identify a suspect wanted in a carjacking near North 35th and Thurston Sunday evening, April 22.
According to police, shortly before 6 p.m., a male suspect approached a 58-year-old woman as she exited her vehicle, and demanded her vehicle at gunpoint — a 2014 silver Nissan Rouge.
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The suspect drove away. He’s described as a black male, between 17-25 years-old, 5’9” tall, and approximately 300 pounds.
Anyone with information is asked to call Milwaukee police at 414-935-7360.
Mumbai: State-owned IDBI Bank on Monday ran up a net loss of Rs 853 crore for the first quarter ended June, mainly hurt by higher provisioning against bad loans.
It is the third straight quarter when the bank reported net loss.
The bank had posted a profit of Rs 241.10 crore in April-June of 2016-17.
Total income in the June quarter was Rs 6,730.88 crore, down from Rs 8,219.43 crore a year earlier, it said in a regulatory filing.
Gross non-performing assets (NPAs) soared to Rs 50,173.20 crore, or 24.11 per cent, in the first quarter of 2017-18, from Rs 27,275.15 crore in the year-ago period.
Net NPA was 15.8 per cent, up from 7.47 per cent in the year-ago quarter.
The stock closed at Rs 52.45, down 0.57 per cent from its previous close, on the BSE on Monday.
In the spirit of Valentine’s day. Big Baby D.RA.M. decided to drop his new visual to his latest catchy tune. Watch as D.R.A.M. and his muppet A-Alike find their mates in this Valentines Day ready visual. Download Big Baby D.R.A.M. here.
From February 11th until the 19th, a Daft Punk pop-up will be open in West Hollywood, on Melrose Avenue. The event features a variety of designer fashion pieces, including some from labels like OFF-WHITE, New Era and Gosha Rubchinskiy.
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Almonds are top Super Bowl "snack" in state of MS; Photo Source: Under Armour
According to Under Armour, almonds are the most popular Super Bowl "snack" in the state of Mississippi.
Researchers at the Under Armour Connected Fitness Community analyzed data to find out some of the top-logged snacks state by state.
Other popular "snacks" included chips, beer, popcorn, and chocolate chip cookies. Surprisingly, strawberries ranked in the top 5 snacks nationwide.
Mississippi was the only state with almonds listed as its top snack on game day.
Also, beer was one of the top five "snacks" across the country,17 states picked it as their favorite snack.
Google also released a list of most popular "recipes" for each state. Green beans with beef broth was the most popular "recipe" in the state of Mississippi.
CAIRO - Archaeologists in Egypt said Saturday they have discovered a 4,400-year-old tomb near the pyramids outside Cairo.
Egypt's Antiquities Ministry said the tomb likely belonged to a high-ranking official known as Hetpet during the 5th Dynasty of ancient Egypt. The tomb includes wall paintings depicting Hetpet observing different hunting and fishing scenes.
Mostafa Al-Waziri, leader of the archaeological mission, says the scenes depict a monkey -- at the time commonly kept as domestic animals -- reaping fruit and another dancing before an orchestra.
He believes Hetpet, a woman thought to be close to ancient Egyptian royals, had another tomb in Giza's western necropolis, which is home to the tombs of top officials of Egypt's Old Kingdom.
Al-Waziri says excavation work is underway for the other tomb.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP)  South Carolina's governor is taking "emergency" action he hopes will make state prisons safer following last weeks' deadly rioting.
Gov. Henry McMaster on Monday issued an executive order waiving state procurement regulations for hiring by the Department of Corrections. Declaring an "emergency due to the contraband and staffing levels" in state prisons, McMaster says his action will allow Corrections to hire and keep officers by increasing salaries and providing opportunities to work overtime.
McMaster says the move will give Corrections Director Bryan Stirling the tools to make the state's institutions safer.
Seven inmates died in deadly rioting that began the night of April 15 at Lee Correctional Institution. Stirling has long said contraband cellphones played a role in the violence and represent his No. 1 security threat behind bars.
Several groups across the Mid-South are preparing to host a day without immigrants.
Local activists gathered Monday night to invite Mid-Southerners to the series of marches.
"And we stand in solidarity with our brothers and sisters of all nationalities, of all faiths, in order to stand before you and say join us in this strike to say that a day without immigrants is really a day without America," Kalimah Rashada said.
The marches begin on Monday, May 1 in an effort to show how dependent America is on immigrants, stop raids, deportations, and end worker exploitation.
Activists said over 400,000 have vowed nationwide to not work and join the protest.
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May 2 Kforce Inc
* Kforce reports first quarter revenues of $334.0 million and eps of $0.23; year-over-year flex revenue growth accelerates to 4.2%
* Q1 earnings per share $0.23
* Q1 revenue $334 million versus i/b/e/s view $331.4 million
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.23 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Kforce inc - still expect to achieve an operating margin of at least 6.3% at $1.4 billion in annualized revenue
* Kforce inc sees q2 2017 revenues of $342 million to $347 million
* Kforce inc sees second quarte 2017 earnings per share of $0.45 to $0.47
* Q2 revenue view $346.8 million -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Q2 earnings per share view $0.46 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Local veterans observed Flag Day Wednesday by properly disposing of flags that can no longer be flown.
The AMVETS post in Big Rapids held a flag retirement ceremony Wednesday afternoon.
They collect old, discolored and tattered flags throughout the year and make sure they are respectfully taken care of.
Veterans say they take great pride in making sure the flag they, and so many others fought for is show proper care.
“It's one day that everybody thinks about the flag and they need to remember where their roots are and all the men that have paid their lives and or have been wounded. I carried one in my ruck sack in Vietnam and I wanted to make sure the flags are always properly handled and carried for,” said William Semar, American Legion Post Commander.
The AMVETS post has locations to drop off old flags set up throughout Big Rapids.
The following announcement was made on ImpactWrestling.com: GFW has concluded its internal consideration of the events surrounding the suspension of Alberto El Patron. While...
Police are warning Londoners to stay alert and keep their doors locked after five Old North homes were broken into on Tuesday and Wednesday.
In all of the cases, the homes were occupied and the suspect or suspects were scared off, police say. A release from the London Police Service said every break and enter “involved entry through unlocked rear doors of the home, or through garages.”
The incidents were all reported between 10:00 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday, during which times other crimes such as thefts from cars were also reported.
“The London Police Service wants to take this opportunity to remind the public to keep doors and windows of your residence locked at all times, and to remain vigilant of your surroundings,” said Cst. Sandasha Bough. “Remember, if you see something, say something. Report all suspicious activity to police.”
Commuter rail train strikes and kills man
WELLESLEY, Mass. (AP) — A Massachusetts commuter train has struck and killed a man trespassing on tracks.
Massachusetts Bay Transit Association police say the male victim was struck on the rails near Wellesley Square Station around 3 p.m. Tuesday.
The victim, whose name has not been released, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The train on the inbound side of the Worcester Line has been terminated, and delays are expected throughout the evening.
Transit police and the Norfolk County District Attorney's Office are investigating and say foul play is not suspected.
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Police are concerned for the welfare of a missing Chinese boy, Ni Shi Xiong, who has disappeared in West Sussex.
Xiong, 17, was last seen at 11am on Friday, September 22, in Chichester.
He is described as being of south-east Asian appearance, 5ft 6inches, of slim build, with cropped black hair in ‘curtain’ style and a tanned complexion.
He was last seen wearing a green and black camouflage jacket worn over a black hooded top, tight blue jeans and white trainers without socks.
He does not speak English and there are concerns that he may be particularly vulnerable because of this.
If you have seen Xiong or know of his whereabouts, please report online or call 101, quoting serial 811 of 23/09.
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Minnesota has been named the best-run state in the nation.
That’s according to new study from USA Today. The report cites Minnesota’s strong fiscal management, low unemployment and poverty rates, above-average median household income, and the state’s nearly perfect credit rating.
Since ranking tenth in 2012, Minnesota has consistently climbed in the rankings under the same study, including ranking second last year.
Another recent survey of Minnesotans found that over 80 percent of Minnesotans are optimistic about the state’s future.
John Thompson will be looking to make up for the one that got away with Special Missile at Rosehill on Saturday.
The Randwick trainer could have sworn he had won two weeks ago at Rosehill and actually thought he had for a couple of hours, but Special Missile was nosed out by King Darci.
At his peak: Special Missile is ready to return to the winner's circle at Rosehill on Saturday. Photo: Dallas Kilponen
“I’m still trying to work out how he got beaten,” Thompson said. “I actually watched the race on the plane in Brisbane just before we took off and the racecaller said it won and the camera went straight to him after the post.
"I thought he had won, so I turned the phone off for take-off.
“I got back to Sydney and found out he had got beaten. It was a bit disappointing. It is one of those ones that got away but he is racing in great form and we have found a good race.”
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NEW YORK — Longtime “Today” show viewers are being treated to a familiar sight this week as Katie Couric returns to the co-anchor chair for the first time in more than a decade.
Couric rejoined Matt Lauer on Monday to begin a weeklong stint on the NBC morning program. She told Lauer, “It just feels like I never left.” She has made cameo appearances on the show in recent years, but Monday was her first time as a guest co-anchor.
Couric co-hosted “Today” with Lauer and his predecessor, Bryant Gumbel, from 1989 to 2006. She left NBC to become anchor of the CBS Evening News and is now with Yahoo News.
Couric is filling in for Savannah Guthrie, who’s on maternity leave. Another former “Today” co-anchor, Meredith Vieira, will fill in next week.
Lana Del Rey spent the weekend at Coachella, but she came out of the experience with conflicting feelings — and a new song.
In an Instagram post on Monday, the singer-songwriter said she experienced “complex feelings” about enjoying the music festival as tensions with North Korea mount. “I find it’s a tightrope between being vigilantly observant of everything going on in the world and also having enough space and time to appreciate God’s good earth the way it was intended to be appreciated,” she wrote.
On the way home from the festival, Del Rey stopped to sit in a sequoia grove and “write a little song,” in which she sings about trading fame and fortune for “a stairway to heaven.”
“I just wanted to share this in hopes that one individual’s hope and prayer for peace might contribute to the possibility of it in the long run,” she wrote.
Last week, Del Rey released the artwork for her upcoming album, Lust for Life. Listen to her new song below.
NASHVILLE — Country music journalist, publicist and songwriter Hazel Smith has died. She was 83.
Her granddaughter Tara Bruchas said she died at a Nashville hospital on Sunday.
Smith is credited with coining the term "outlaw country" in the 1970s. She worked as a publicist for Kinky Friedman and worked out of Tompall Glaser's studio with artists like Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson. And it was there she came up with the movement's moniker for artists who were bucking Music Row trends.
In a couple of weeks we'll likely be calling's Mahershala Ali an Oscar winner, concluding what has been one heck of a year for the accomplished actor. But his star continues to rise with the major roles he has coming up, and now he's added a very high profile film in, the former Kathryn Bigelow project now directed by J.C. Chandor.Ali is in talks to join Channing Tatum and Tom Hardy in the Mark Boal-scripted drama, which is set in the notorious border zone between Paraguay, Argentina and Brazil where the Igazu and Parana rivers converge, a known hotbed of organized crime. The film has been in the works for years but finally seems to be coming together.Ali is currently shooting Robert Rodriguez's, and can be seen in theaters now in two Best Picture nominees,and. [ THR
A small number of British Columbians suffering from Parkinson's disease will soon be able to try the costly medication Duodopa, with fees covered by the province, as long as they have no other option of treatment. In a statement released Tuesday, Health Minister Terry Lake said he's been in discussion with Parkinson Society British Columbia and the Pacific Parkinson's Research Centre about the high cost of the drug and its effectiveness.
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Buncrana is to get a Digital Innovation Hub at the former urban council offices in the town as part of a national initiative announced this morning by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar.
Minister Joe McHugh has compared the hub to the Co-Lab centre at Lettterkenny Institute of Technology.
The application came from Donegal County Council, with support from ERNACT, with Enterprise Ireland now set to invite tenders for the conversation of the building.
Donegal TD and Gaeltacht Minister Joe Mc Hugh says it’s a significant development…………
The City of Lloydminster responded to a crude oil spill near the wastewater treatment plant on Tuesday.
At around 12:30 p.m. CT, members of the city’s operations team were called to a report of spilled oil northeast of Lloydminster.
With support from the Lloydminster Fire Department, the team is working to mitigate potential for environmental impact.
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The Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment has been notified.
City officials are asking motorists to avoid the area until further notice.
The cause of the spill is under investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Lloydminster’s public safety office at 780-874-3710.
TORONTO — An east Toronto highrise has been evacuated due to a gas leak.
Police say five buses are being sent to shelter residents of the 17-storey building at Mornelle Court and Morningside Avenue.
No injuries were immediately reported.
Police say roads in the area are closed.
The Gold Traders Association this morning announced the buying prices at 18,859.04 baht per- baht weight for gold ornaments and 19,200 baht per baht weight for gold bar. The selling prices were set at 19,800 baht per baht weight for gold ornaments, and …
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Ulster defeated Connacht 16-8 at Kingspan Stadium on Friday night in the first of this season's Guinness PRO14 Irish derbies.
But Ulster were far from their best in the first half and actually trailed Connacht 5-3 at the break.
Director of rugby, Les Kiss, outlines the key points around the half time discussions which eventually led to a victory.
MOSCOW: Russia is committed to honoring its international obligations, including in relation to missiles, the Kremlin said on Wednesday, responding to reports it had violated a treaty with the United States by deploying a new ground-based missile.
“Russia has been and remains committed to its international commitments, including to the treaty in question,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said in a daily telephone briefing.
“Nobody has formally accused Russia of violating the treaty,” he said.
On Tuesday, media reported, citing US officials, that Russia had deployed a ground-launched cruise missile despite US complaints that this violated an arms control treaty banning ground-based US and Russian intermediate-range missiles.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The State Department says it has received “a handful of reports” from American citizens who say they’ve experienced symptoms similar to those in attacks of U.S. government workers in Havana. But the U.S. isn’t vouching for those reports.
The United States last week issued a travel warning that urges American travelers to stay away from Cuba. The warning said attacks on government personnel have occurred in Havana hotels and the U.S. can’t make sure that Americans who stay at hotels wouldn’t be harmed.
A State Department official says in the days following the travel warning, some citizens reported having similar symptoms after traveling to Cuba. The official says the U.S. government has “no way of verifying” whether they were harmed by the same attacks that have targeted government employees.
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Ullmark stopped 28 shots in Monday's 4-0 loss to the Predators.
The 24-year-old didn't get much help from his defense in his second start of the season and first since Jan. 11. Ullmark has only seen action in one of three games since being called up from AHL Rochester due to some time away from the team for the birth of his first child, but he's likely to get a bigger workload down the stretch of another lost season for the Sabres.
Following over 150 entries from boys and girls aged 5-22 across the country, the winner of the Offaly Camogie crest compeition has been selected.
11-year-old Caoimhe Ginty from St. Cillian's was delighted to find out her design had been chosen and will now be sported on all Offaly camogie gear in the future.
The design embodies the traditional style of the Offaly GAA crest, however it also modernises and empowers Offaly camogie with the figure of a girl/woman playing the sport.
Caoimhe will be presented with a full kit of Offaly camogie gear as her prize.
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Mitt Romney on Wednesday revealed who he voted for in the 2016 presidential election and it wasn't an official candidate for office.
Romney told the Deseret News that he "wrote in the name of a person who I admire deeply, who I think would be an excellent president" — his wife, Ann Romney.
The 2012 GOP presidential nominee said he realized his vote "wasn't going to go anywhere, but nonetheless felt that I was putting in a very solid name."
Romney, a vocal critic of President Trump currently running for a U.S. Senate seat in Utah, hadn't publicly said who he voted for, but in March 2016 encouraged Americans to vote for Sen. Ted Cruz.
Earlier that month, Romney called then-candidate Trump a "phony" and a "fraud" who was playing Americans for "suckers."
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Trading of SGX Nifty futures on the Singapore stock exchange indicates that the Nifty could lose 40 points at the opening bell.
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Check out some antique vet tools hiding in doc's barn, meet a furry friend, and even get a little relationship advice.
Detwiler's in Palmetto is scheduled to open at the end of June or the first of July. Over 100 jobs will be created, and the business is having a job fair next Thursday.
Elizabeth House is a purpose-designed care home which opened in 2007 and is located in a residential area in the coastal resort of Bognor Regis. The home_s spacious single en suite bedrooms are set in six separate self-contained living areas each with its own lounge/dining area. It provides residential care for elderly people suffering with dementia.
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Nigerian Army troops have rescued 1,623 residents in an operation to clear out Boko Haram terrorists from Jarawa community in Kala Balge Local Government Area of Borno State. A statement from the Army spokesman, Brigadier General Sani Usman, said troops of Three Battalion, 22 Brigade on Operation Lafiya Dole, had launched an offensive on a … Continue reading Troops Rescue 1,623 Boko Haram Captives In Jarawa
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President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko calls to strengthen the sanctions pressure of the international community on the Russian Federation in connection with the suppression of democratic processes in the Russian Federation itself and political assassinations abroad.
"We call on international partners to step up sanctions pressure on the Kremlin, not only for aggression against Ukraine, but also for a hybrid war against the entire European and Euro-Atlantic community, for political assassinations abroad, and for suppressing democracy in Russia itself," Poroshenko said in his statement in connection with holding illegal elections in Crimea by the occupation administration, published on his official website on Monday morning.
"By joint efforts, our unity and international solidarity, we will ensure the de-occupation of Crimea and the restoration of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, respect for international law!" the Ukrainian president said.
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Lindsay Whalen addresses the media after she was introduced as Minnesota's new women's NCAA college basketball coach Friday, April 13, 2018, in Minneapolis.
New Minnesota women's basketball coach Lindsay Whalen has hired former teammate Kelly Roysland as an assistant.
The university announced Monday that Roysland and Carly Thibault-DuDonis will join Whalen's staff this season.
Roysland was the head coach at Macalester for the past four seasons, after four years as an assistant for the Gophers under coach Pam Borton. Roysland, a native of Fosston, Minn., was a freshman in 2004 when Whalen was a senior and the Gophers reached the NCAA Final Four.
Thibault-DuDonis was an assistant at Mississippi State the last two seasons. She's the daughter of Mike Thibault, a longtime WNBA coach whose Connecticut Sun team drafted Whalen in 2004. Whalen will play the upcoming WNBA season with the Minnesota Lynx.
April 6 Kyland Technology Co Ltd :
* Says it received a patent license (No. ZL 2013104124564), for the data security transmission method, system and device based on industrial Ethernet
* Says it received a patent license (No. ZL 2013103738431), for a method and system in network transmission field
* Both Patents are valid for 20 years
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Recently, Instagram also introduced the capability to take a portrait-like photo with a new Focus mode and began testing its version of Snapchat's Snapcodes that let users follow someone else by scanning a custom tag rather than inputting their info.
The new bulk upload feature is rolling out now to Android users now. It will launch on iOS in the coming weeks.
Several members of the Slidell Women's Civic Club provided entertainment during a recent twilight luau golf tournament held by the Emerging Young Professionals group of the East St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce at Royal Golf Club in Slidell. Seen here, from left, are Barbara Doyle, Rosemary Clement, Anna Merle Merritt, Mary Clement and Nell LaPorte. Club members Megan Brown, Gwendolyn Clement and Dania Fandal were also on hand for the fun.
It's official, Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus hits the Nintendo Switch on June 29. A new YouTube video from Bethesda Softworks pegs that date for its debut on the portable console platform. The title has been available on Xbox One and PS4 for a little while now, so it's no surprise that it's slated to arrive on the Switch in June.
Still, it is nice to have Wolfenstein II's date locked down. Bethesda has a satisfying romp on its hands, choc-full of Nazi-killing mayhem. It's about time Nintendo Switch fans get to join in the action.
PARIS, April 28 UK hedge fund TCI Fund Management renewed pressure on France's Safran to drop plans to buy Zodiac Aerospace after the aircraft seats maker issued the second profit warning in as many months and posted a first-half operating loss.
"These are disastrous results from Zodiac yet again... Zodiac’s business continues to implode with no sign of recovery," TCI founder Christopher Hohn said.
"Zodiac is in serious financial difficulty and we think it needs an emergency rights issue, which would cause the Zodiac share price to fall substantially," he said in an emailed statement, adding that the appointment of a new special board adviser was a distraction from the company's problems.
TCI has waged a public campaign to persuade Safran to cancel its proposed $9 billion offer for Zodiac, which it says would significantly overpay for the company. (Reporting by Tim Hepher; Editing by Andrew Callus)
Football: A-League superstar Adrian Mierzejewski is on the verge of leaving the Sydney Football Club for China.
The city's Historical Architecture Review Board unanimously approved an application Monday night from Scranton officials to reconstruct a leaning decorative parapet atop the Fire Department's Mulberry Street headquarters. A consultant preparing bid specifications for repairs to several city fire facilities, including other repairs to the headquarters building, recently discovered the canted parapet section, city Business Administrator David Bulzoni said.
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A 1977 U.S. Supreme Court case opened the door for lawyers across the country to advertise their services. The case originated in Arizona. Wochit
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A man accused of committing sex crimes with an 8-year-old girl appeared in Grand Court today.
The 56-year-old man is accused of engaging in various sexual acts with his partner’s daughter. The court has ordered the media not to name the man or the complaint in the case in order to protect the girl’s identity.
The man pleaded not guilty to the charges last month. Today (Feb 14) his attorneys entered a “No Case” submission and said there’s a lack of credible witnesses.
It’s expected Justice Charles Quinn will decide tomorrow (Feb 15) if the submission will be accepted.
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FREEBORN COUNTY, Minn. – Around 7,400 turkeys died during a severe storm Tuesday, according to Freeborn County Sheriff Kurt Freitag.
The turkeys were at a facility in Geneva at 31627 820th St. before it was completely demolished as severe thunderstorms with high winds blew through the area.
The facility is located just east of Geneva.
The severe storm knocked power out to many in Geneva and left debris in many locations around the town.
There are reports that three people were also inside a camper that flipped over a the turkey facility. One woman reportedly suffered three broken ribs, a collapsed lung, and a possible concussion. Anothter woman suffered a leg injury and a male victim had minor scrapes and bruises.
The Jury panel summoned to report for the 62ND DISTRICT COURT on Monday, February 5, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. HAS BEEN CANCELLED. If you have a question regarding your summons please call the District Clerk’s office at (903) 737-2427 and a clerk will be glad to help you.
Excess water collected in Lake Mendocino during heavier-than-expected rain this past weekend is steadily receding after the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers increased Coyote Dam's outflow rate on Tuesday. The USACE increased outflow from the dam from 40 to 200 cubic feet per second on Dec. 22 after the season's steady rainfall pushed the volume of water in the lake into the storage tier reserved for controlling floodwater, according to the agency's data.
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It won't be far off home advantage next Sunday for Leitrim hurlers after the Allianz NHL Division 3B Final against Lancashire has been fixed for Ballyconnell, just across the border in Cavan.
It will, however, be an early start for the hurlers with the game fixed for a 12 noon throw-in with Leitrim's Allianz NFL Division 4 game against Wicklow fixed for 3 pm, meaning that some fans may try to take in both games even if it will be a bit of a rush.
Sunday's double header of Leitrim games also poses a massive dilemna for Colm Moreton as the Leitrim Gaels clubman is involved with both panels and would be a massive addition to the hurling squad as they seek to lift all too rare silverware.
A Saturday game would appear to have made far more sense but that would depend on travelling arrangements for Lancashire who will seek to repeat their one-point win over the Green & Gold from the group stages.
-- Note: Reuters has not verified this story and does not vouch for its accuracy
President Buhari meets APC Governors in Aso Rock
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday met behind closed door with governors elected on the platform of the ruling All Progressive Congress(APC) at the Presidential villa, Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reliably gathered that the meeting would discuss national issues including the forthcoming APC’s national convention slated for May 14 in Abuja. Already the leadership of the party has written the Independent National Electoral Commission to intimate it of plans to hold congresses and convention across the country.
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The Pensacola News Journal reports that 34-year-old Jennifer Nichols and 32-year-old Joshua Sanders were arrested Nov. 30 and charged with child neglect. Officials didn't say how old the boy was or how he was related to Nichols or Sanders.
A woman told Escambia County deputies she began renting the trailer to the couple at the beginning of September. She eventually realized that the child was living there alone, though the couple would occasionally bring him food and money. The woman told investigators when she contacted the couple, Sanders told her it was not her problem as long as he paid the rent.
May 2 Goeasy Ltd
* Goeasy reports results for the first quarter ended march 31, 2017
* Q1 same store sales fell 1.7 percent
* Q1 earnings per share C$0.73
* Revenue for Q1 of 2017 increased to $94.7 million, an increase of 15.0% from $82.3 million in q1 of 2016
* Says "We are confident that our growth plans for easyfinancial will enable us to achieve our loan book target of $475 - $500 million by end of 2017"
* Company is preparing for launch of its new, secured lending product in q3 of 2017
* Anticipates spending an incremental $2.2 million in advertising expenditures in q2 of 2017
* Says Strategic growth initiatives announced earlier this year are on track
* Q1 earnings per share view c$0.63, revenue view c$92.2 million -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Anticipates spending an incremental $2.2 million in advertising expenditures in Q2 of 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting by Debanjan Bose)
Focus on Rob Porter scandal intensifies as House opens investigation into the former White House staff secretary's security clearance; chief White House correspondent John Roberts reports.
Air India spokesperson was not available for comments. (Representational Image: Reuters)
A Kolkata-bound Air India flight, which took off from the New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) this morning, returned to the aerodrome due to a technical issue, a source said. The Dreamliner B787-800 aircraft, which took off at 7.10 am, landed back safely at 8.50 am, the source said, adding that all passengers were safe.
“The flight AI401 was scheduled to depart for Kolkata from New Delhi at 6.50 am but took off after a delay of 20 minutes. However, after it was airborne for almost 40 minutes, the pilot announced that the aircraft was returning to Delhi due to a technical snag,” the source said.
The number of passengers on board could not be immediately known. Air India spokesperson was not available for comments.
John Terry's 22-year love affair with Chelsea will come to an end this summer.
The Blues skipper has announced that he will leave Stamford Bridge, in a joint-statement with the London club.
The 36-year-old has seen limited game time under Antonio Conte this season, with just five Premier League appearances during the campaign, with his last coming in November.
Much talk had been about the experienced defender moving on in the summer, and now the club have confirmed that he will be departing from the Blues.
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An EF-1 tornado touched down for three miles Saturday night, damaging several farms northeast of Anamosa.
A large shed was destroyed on one of the farms. Pieces of it were hanging high up in a tree that now tilts after being uprooted during the storm.
Only the foundation of the shed remained while the rest of it's pieces were pushed into a pile.
Aerial photos from the Jones Co. Sheriff's Office also show damage to another farm, where parts of it's roof had been pealed off.
Another nearby farmer was picking up pieces of shredded tarp off of his farm. He said he believed a sharp object slit the tarp during the storm, revealing hay that was covering it. Parts of a barn roof were also missing.
He said he expects the storm caused him over $10,000 in damages.
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The body of a man has been found at a property in Oxford, police said.
Thames Valley Police said officers discovered the 54-year-old man at a house on Divinity Road shortly before 14:00 BST on Tuesday.
A police spokesman said the man's death is currently being treated as unexplained.
A cordon has been put up around the property, and an eyewitness said a forensic investigation van and two police cars were at the scene.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Zais Group Holdings Inc
* Zais Group Holdings Inc qtrly loss per share $0.05
* Zais group holdings, inc. Reports second quarter 2017 results
* Qtrly adjusted loss per share $‍0.05​
* Zais Group Holdings Inc qtrly ‍total revenues $7.4 million versus $3.8 million​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
WASHINGTON — The United States has signalled a desire to get a NAFTA agreement before a U.S. legislative deadline early next month.
And now comes news that U.S. trade czar Robert Lighthizer is being dispatched to China for talks there next week.
Four people briefed on the NAFTA developments say all this fuels expectations of a deal as early as this week.
Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland is in Washington for the second time in days and says good progress is being made, but she won’t comment on the timing.
One thing she does say is that, in her view, autos will be the main change in a new NAFTA.
Two sources familiar with the autos negotiations say the agreement would require high-value parts to consist mainly of North American steel.
It's a small town of less than 15,000 people with a crime problem. But people are showing up. Showing up to town hall style meetings and looking for solutions to crime that led to four homicides in the first five weeks of the year.
A witness walking his dog caught the shooting in Alexandria, VA on camera. (FOX 8)
Chilling video has emerged from the shooting that left House Majority Whip Steve Scalise fighting for his life.
The shooting happened early Wednesday morning in Alexandria, VA.
Witness Noah Nathan captured the video. You can hear more than two dozen rounds fired from the alleged gunman, identified as James Hodgkinson, 66, of Illinois.
Nathan told the New York Post he lives near the baseball park and was walking his dog. He said he was “more pissed off than scared” during the attack.
This video might be disturbing to some viewers.
Four other people were injured during the shooting.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio — Police in Ohio’s capital city say two officers who fatally shot a black man last summer followed department policy on using force.
Columbus police on Wednesday announced the review board’s findings about the conduct of officers Samuel James and Marc Johnson in the shooting of 30-year-old Kareem Ali Nadir Jones last July .
Police say they spotted Jones walking between cars and behaving erratically, then fired when his behaviour escalated into a perceived threat. Police say body camera video shows Jones reaching for a gun in his waistband.
His sister has said she thinks Jones was trying to toss the gun.
The officers weren’t charged but face a lawsuit alleging the shooting was unjustified and they conspired to provide misleading information about what happened.
The local police union has denied those allegations.
× York City mayor allegedly attacked by son at campaign office, police say
YORK — York City Mayor Kim Bracey was allegedly attacked by her son Saturday morning at her campaign office in the 100 block of South Beaver Street.
According to police, 30-year-old Brandon Anderson punched Bracey in the left side of her face, resulting in her falling to the ground.
Anderson then allegedly kicked the mayor several times in her back, head and in the face, the affidavit says.
The affidavit adds that a bystander stopped Anderson as he was attempting to hit Bracey with a wooden flag pole.
Anderson is charged with simple assault and harassment.
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Carrie Underwood is easily the Nashville Predators’ biggest fan. Being married to team captain Mike Fisher probably has something to do with that.
Related: Carrie Underwood Sends Sweet Birthday Message to Husband Mike Fisher
The Predators ended up losing their finals series with the Pittsburgh Penguins, but Underwood took to social media this afternoon (June 14) with a positive spin on the whole situation.
Underwood posted a photo with her husband, writing, “Had a lovely night last night celebrating with the players, wives and staff of the @predsnhl …oh, as well as with this hunk! We are so thankful for such an incredible season and the amazing group of people we got to spend it with! 💛💙 #blessed”
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× ‘Roseanne’ actress Lecy Goranson: “I feel like the way ‘Roseanne’ depicts the working class in America is something that is incredibly powerful and incredibly important”
Lecy Goranson, actress and the original Becky on “Roseanne,” joins Justin to discuss ABC’s reboot of the beloved sitcom. Lecy talks about growing up in Evanston, how often she is able to come back to the Chicago area, when she became interested in acting, the circumstances surrounding her audition to be on “Roseanne,” when she found out that she got the role of Becky, if she could feel the cultural impact that “Roseanne” was making, why she decided to leave the show to attend college, what fame did to her life, how working-class people were depicted on the show and her appearance tomorrow night as part of the 54th Chicago International Television Festival.
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CNN's Nick Valencia asks Puerto Ricans if Donald Trump should be immortalized with a statue along with other Presidents who have visited the island.
BEIJING May 3 China's state-owned refiner China National Petroleum Corp (CNPC) said it has loaded the first crude oil through its Myanmar-to-China pipeline, the latest step towards supplying crude to its new refinery in Yunnan province.
Some 1,150 cubic meters per hour of crude flowed into the 770-kilometre (480 mile) pipeline from Tuesday, CNPC said in a statement on Tuesday.
The move comes almost a month after the first tanker carrying 140,000 tonnes of crude started discharging into the pipeline following the official launch.
CNPC's PetroChina plans to import overseas oil and pump it through the pipeline to supply its new 260,000-barrels-per-day Anning refinery in landlocked Yunnan province.
The pipeline starts at Kyauk Phyu in Myanmar's west and enters China at the border city Ruili and is a joint investment by CNPC and the Myanmar Oil and Gas Enterprise. (Reporting by Josephine Mason; Editing by Christian Schmollinger)
A Moncton man arrested in a Tim Hortons parking lot after going through the drive-thru pleaded guilty Tuesday to robbing a Richibucto bank.
Jody Sanipass, 24, pleaded guilty in Moncton to robbing a Royal Bank branch on Jan. 29 while wearing a face mask.
Sanipass also pleaded guilty to robbing a Tim Hortons in Moncton on Jan. 25 and having his face covered at the time.
After the bank robbery, Sanipass led police on a chase along Highway 11 to a Bouctouche, where he stopped at Tim Hortons.
Sanipass entered the drive-thru without stopping and was soon cornered in the restaurant's parking lot.
He has been remanded into custody and will appear in court for sentencing on May 15.
MIRAMAR, FLA. (WSVN) - Police are on the scene where a baby may have been attacked and killed by a dog.
Miramar Police responded to 2420 Kingston Drive in Miramar, Wednesday morning, where the child was fatally attacked by a dog. Police have not confirmed the age of the victim, who is believed to be around 8 months old.
7Skyforce hovered over the scene, where police were seen at the house.
Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.
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MASON CITY, Iowa- Cerro Gordo County Department of Public Health was awarded a $4,254 grant from the Wellmark Foundation. Dietian Katelyn Nicholson said the money will go towards their Edible Landscapes project to plant trees and shubbery around the county that will provide community members with fruits and vegetables to pick at no cost.
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Authorities are investigating a suspicious car fire in Shelltown.
San Diego Fire Department (SDFD) and San Diego Police Department (SDPD) are looking at surveillance cameras that pointed in the direction of the burning car, located on the 4600 block of Delta Street. The early morning fire broke out around 5:15 a.m.
Police said the flaming car was involved in a carjacking earlier that morning.
Two other cars received exposure damage.
No injuries were reported.
There is no word on arrests at this time, according to SDPD.
MARMORA — Havelock-Belmont-Methuen Township firefighters were called in to help battle a fire Tuesday morning that destroyed a marine and recreational vehicle business in Marmora, about 60 kilometres east of Peterborough.
Damage is expected to top $2 million, Belleville radio station CJBQ reported.
Firefighters were called to Bonter Marine on Highway 7 on the west side of Marmora just after 8 a.m. and found the steel building fully engulfed in flames.
An employee escaped the blaze safety, CJBQ reported, but a passerby who tried to move some ATVs away from the building suffered burns to his hands.
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A GROUP that organises a number of events for charitable causes has presented a cheque to the mayor of the borough.
The Rotary Club of Gosport was joined by the St Mary’s Alverstoke Parish Church to hand over a cheque to the mayor of Gosport, Cllr Linda Batty.
The cheque presented was for £1,000 which was raised through last year’s Michaelmas Fair, and will go to the mayor’s charities.
This year’s Michaelmas Fair has been confirmed to be taking place on Saturday, September 29.
GARFIELD, N.J. -- A boy riding a bicycle was struck and killed by a box truck ( in photo ) Tuesday afternoon in Garfield, authorities confirmed.
A witness said the youngster was on the ground, covered in a blanket, outside the Golden Eagle Deli on Lanza Avenue near Pleasant Avenue when the ambulance arrived.
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ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan is still mulling Afghanistan's recent overtures, including an invitation that Pakistani prime minister visit Kabul.
Analysts widely see the offer as a good sign, underscoring that dialogue between the two often uneasy neighbors is key to defeating militants on both sides of the border.
Pakistan, however, says it wants to consult the country's political and military leadership before accepting Afghan President Ashraf Ghani's invitation.
The invitation follows a visit last weekend to Kabul by Pakistan's National Security Adviser Nasser Janjua and also last month's offer by Ghani of unconditional talks with the Taliban.
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The Taliban have not responded yet.
Pakistan's foreign ministry spokesman Moahmmad Faisal said on Tuesday the country's political and military leaders are carefully considering the invitation in order "to prepare a brief for the prime minister."
Police responded to reports of a shooting Friday afternoon near the campus of Northern Illinois University in far west suburban DeKalb.NIU police said the incident occurred in the 800-block Oak Street at 2:03 p.m. Police said two suspects fled on foot in an unknown direction, and have not been taken into custody.Police said everyone should avoid the area while police continue their investigation.Anyone with information should contact DeKalb police at 815-748-8400.
I picked up your newspaper at a bowls club and the front cover headline certainly caught my attention.
Depression is something I suffer from but I consider myself fortunate that my life is so much better than other people in this world. It is an illness that is very difficult to talk about because it is inside your head and not a visible health issue, but I do talk about it as best I possibly can.
One way of dealing with depression is to join a social club and there are plenty of those listed on the internet. My advice to people who suffer from depression is to try to compare your life to other people who are less well than you.
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A Massachusetts museum dedicated to Dr. Seuss says it will replace a mural featuring a Chinese character from one of his books after three authors said they would boycott an event due to the “jarring racial stereotype.”
The mural features illustrations from the author’s first children’s book, “And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street.”
. @MikeCurato , @LisaYee1 , and I wont be attending the Oct. 14 Springfield, MA, Seuss Museum event as planned. Here is why: pic.twitter.com/TSvnHkFZAj — Mo Willems' Pigeon (@The_Pigeon) October 5, 2017
Three children’s authors declined an invitation to the museum’s inaugural Children’s Literature Festival, which was set for Oct. 14 before being canceled. After the museum offered to take down the mural, the authors said they would attend, but the museum has not said if the festival is back on.
Authors Mo Willems, Mike Curato and Lisa Yee signed a letter and posted it to social media explaining why they take issue with the mural’s depiction.
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April 3 Cowen Group Inc
* Cowen Group announces acquisition of convergex
* Cowen Group Inc says expects acquisition to be accretive to economic income per share and return on tangible common equity in 2018
* Cowen Group Inc - deal for a total consideration, less certain closing adjustments, of $116 million in cash and cowen common stock
* Cowen Group Inc says transaction price will be adjusted based on tangible book value of convergex at time of closing
* Majority of transaction is to be conducted through cash on Cowen's balance sheet and excess cash from convergex at closing
* Cowen Group Inc - Convergex transaction is not contingent on closing of terms of strategic partnership between Cowen and China Energy Company Limited Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
There’s a thing called “The Golden Ratio”, and it goes all the way back to ancient Greece. It’s a standard of beauty based on the ratio of Phi, which is 1.618.
Basically, it comes down to all the stuff on your face . . . your nose, mouth, eyes, eyebrows, etc . . . and the various distances between them.
Someone applied the Golden Ratio to all the actors who’ve played Bond . . . and Craig came out SIXTH OUT OF SIX. Not surprisingly, SEAN CONNERY came out on top.
Roger Moore is second, followed by the most underrated Bond of them all, Timothy Dalton. Pierce Brosnan came in fourth, followed by George Lazenby . . . the only guy who only played Bond ONCE.
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Zenit pick Semak as head coach
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Zenit Saint Petersburg named former Russia midfielder Sergei Semak as the club’s new manager following the departure of Roberto Mancini, who took over the Italy job earlier this month.
Semak, 42, has signed a two-year deal with Zenit that includes the option for a third season, the club said on its website. The former CSKA Moscow, PSG and Zenit player captained a Russia side that reached Euro 2008 semis.
Sports Illustrated says Kate Upton is this year’s Swimsuit cover model.
She’s also “featured on three different covers – a Swimsuit first,” the magazine says.
It’s the third time Upton has been on that cover, something only four others have done.
Among them: Christie Brinkley, who was photographed with her two daughters for this year’s issue, another SI swimsuit first.
In all, SI Swimsuit’s 2017 issue has 32 women, including five former cover models, six mothers (one expecting), five world famous athletes and seven first-timers.
“The women of SI Swimsuit 2017 are a collection of change agents, pioneers, power brokers and breakout stars-in-waiting who have in their own way redefined the cultural conversation around beauty,” said Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Editor MJ Day. “These ladies embody character and beauty—and they prove that when it comes to beauty, there is not one singular definition. This is the very essence of SI Swimsuit, and it’s our guiding principle as we move forward.”
At America’s center, the Mississippi, the Missouri and the Ohio combine their strength and transform into a behemoth that splits the nation.
Could this easy-to-learn tactile typeface replace braille?
While braille can take many months to learn, a new tactile font called ELIA Frames font can be learned by people with visual impairments in just a few dozen hours. Here is how it works.
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New York State Common Retirement Fund raised its stake in shares of Toro Company by 134.8% during the third quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The firm owned 370,800 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 212,900 shares during the period.
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Oglethorpe University seeking names for bluebird hatchlings
Take a peek at a livestream of three bluebird hatchlings on the campus of Oglethorpe University in Brookhaven — and then select the names you think are best for them.
People can watch the birds via livestream and also vote for up to three of the favorite submissions by clicking here.
The bluebird livestream evolved out of a special projects assignment by two Oglethorpe students, Andrew Davenport and Sandy Vuong, both from the class of 2012, who teamed up to investigate the behavior of Eastern bluebirds for their Urban Ecology class, taught by Dr. Roarke Donnelly, associate professor of biology and director of the Urban Ecology Program, according to Oglethorpe University.
While the houses were originally installed more than five years ago, students and classes continue to observe the bluebirds each semester.
Keith Callison in Needles, Calif., at the start of his bicycle ride that would lead him to Wichita. During his ride he had only two flat tires; he kept extra tubes and was able to repair them.
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The Nike LeBron 15 continues to evolve. Besides the on-court edition that LeBron James and others have played in throughout this season, Kith created their own remixed versions of the Nike LeBron 15. And when the Swoosh recently announced that a select few colorways of the King’s PEs would be releasing, they teased several colorways that were inspired by classic Nike sneakers.
LeBron Watch gonna be crazy. pic.twitter.com/iJGpVXNZhP — SLAM Magazine (@SLAMonline) January 31, 2018
Today we get our first look at the “Primetime” Nike LeBron 15. LeBron’s showing love to Deion Sanders and his famous Nike Air Diamond Turf sneaker with this updated model.
While maintaining the outsole and most of the LeBron 15’s upper, the “Primetime” version includes the Air Diamond Turf’s midfoot strap. It’s also dressed in Sanders’ OG colorway.
There’s no release date on the “Primetime” Nike LeBron 15. Keep it locked for more updates.
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Toyota has issued a recall for 645,000 vehicles, with 49,000 in the US alone, due to an electrical issue involving the airbags. In short, the airbags may not deploy as they should in a crash. However, the recall is limited to just three models, all of which happen to be some of the Japanese automaker’s best-sellers: the 2016 Prius and Lexus RX, and the 2015-2016 Lexus NX. Toyota claims an open circuit could occur over time in the airbag systems.
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Lemon, who co-hosted the network's New Year's Eve coverage from New Orleans, will leave town with a freshly pierced ear, a tequila hangover and the distinction of being the first TV personality of 2017 to have his microphone cut off during a live broadcast. Lemon had just ordered up another in a night-long series of rounds - pouring some, drinking many from behind the bar at the Spotted Cat Music Club on Frenchmen Street - when the network apparently heard enough.
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Colorado towns to start electric-bus demos this week
VAIL, Colo. (AP) — A pair of Colorado towns will host electric bus demonstrations as part of a project to upgrade their public buses to battery-electric.
The town of Vail will host a five-day demonstration beginning Tuesday and ending Saturday.
The 40-foot (12.2-meter), battery-electric bus manufactured by BYD will be in regular service on the in-town route between Lionshead and Vail Village. Rider feedback will be encouraged.
Breckenridge looks to lease two electric buses for next winter and will soon be starting a month-long demo of an electric bus from Proterra, an industry leader in the design and manufacture of zero-emission electric buses.
The Transit Advisory Committee and Breckenridge will celebrate the arrival of a Proterra Electric Bus on Thursday.
Breckenridge officials believe transitioning to electric buses will result in cleaner air, quieter runs through neighborhoods and better fuel efficiency.
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The Carers Centre for Brighton and Hove provide support and advocacy services to young adult carers as they make decisions about their future and begin to access adult services. A Support & Outreach Worker supports young adult carers to reduce their level of caring, move from children's services to adult services and make decisions about education, employment and their future life. This is achieved through one-to-one support, advocacy, group work, information, advice, guidance and support to access other universal youth services.
New Delhi: All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) on Thursday declared the MBBS Entrance Exam Result 2017. The entrance exam for admission to MBBS courses in seven AIIMS institutes in India was conducted on May 28.
The students, who appeared for the exam can check their results on the official website aiimsexams.org. Following the results, a counseling procedure will start from July 3 and the classes will begin from August 1.
Lambra police on Monday found a breakthrough in the case of a missing 17-year-old girl from Kohala village after the 22-year-old accused in police custody, who allegedly had an affair with the girl, confessed to killing and burying her body in the fields on December 22, 2016.
SHO Sukhpal Singh said that girl was missing since December 22, 2016, and family had filed a missing complaint with local police.The girl’s father is Doha-based NRI and she was living with her mother and brother.
The police team led by SHO brought the matter into the notice of sub-divisional magistrate (SDM) and his seniors who would visit the village and recover the body around 2 pm .
The police is scheduled to hold a press conference late in the evening.
Caroline Winter reported this story on Monday, January 2, 2017 18:35:00
There are concerns the expansion of the National Disability Insurance Scheme will put increased pressure on an already challenged system.
Disability advocates say ongoing technical issues with the payment and plan management portal need to be addressed immediately, with stage two of the NDIS roll out underway.
And they want guarantees that staffing and resources will continue to be allocated to fix the problem.
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RENTON, Wash. — The Seattle Seahawks have acquired cornerback C.J. Smith from the Cleveland Browns in exchange for a conditional seventh-round draft pick in 2020.
Smith is another young option in Seattle’s secondary. He spent the 2016 season with the Philadelphia Eagles and played sparingly in 2017 with the Browns. He’s appeared in 13 career games, with 10 of those coming with the Eagles.
Smith played collegiately at North Dakota State, where he was part of five national championship teams, including his redshirt year.
The teams made the trade on Monday.
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Idris Elba and Kate Winslet’s new film The Mountain Between Us tells the story of a couple that falls in love against all the odds. When the lead characters Ben and Alex survive a plane crash, they find themselves completely alone and need to depend on each other to survive.
The film’s dramatic premise got us thinking about some of our favorite couples in Hollywood whose love has survived some of life’s biggest hurdles. #TeamBeautiful’s own Shamika Sanders and Allison McGevna got together to count them down.
See our picks in the video above and be sure to check out The Mountain Between Us when it hits theaters nationwide on Friday, October 6.
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April 12 Colfax Corp:
* Colfax announces pricing of 3.250% senior notes due 2025
* Colfax Corp - priced its previously announced offering of EUR 350 million aggregate principal amount of its 3.250% senior notes due 2025
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The Gulf Coast Winter Classics horse show about half way through it's six week run, Here to talk about that Gulf Coast Winter Classics.
Man who poured boiling water over Hastings co-worker's head for taking a slice of sausage deported
The incident, that was caught on camera, took place in the lunch room of a Turners and Growers pack house in Whakatu, near Hastings, in July 2015.
The International Monetary Fund on Friday warned the global recovery is not guaranteed to continue, calling on the world’s largest economies to address stalling growth and productivity and worrisome current accounts imbalances. In a report on the economic health of the Group of 20 nations, the IMF said group members had made substantial progress in spurring recovery after the global financial crisis, with growth stabilizing and unemployment falling. However, problems persist as potential growth rates in more than half of G20 economies were estimated at 2 percent or lower, AFP said, citing the report. “The sustainability of growth is not assured,” the report said. “The cyclical recovery has firmed but productivity growth remains low.”
Hollis-Jefferson (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bucks, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
Hollis-Jefferson will miss a fifth straight contest as he continues to nurse a right groin strain. He remains without a timetable for his return, and given the fact that Brooklyn continues to rule him out a day in advance, it wouldn't be surprising to see him miss additional time. Hollis-Jefferson's status should be updated prior to Tuesday's matchup with the Rockets, which will be his next chance to return to action. In the meantime, Quincy Acy should continue to start in his place.
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Wauwatosa’s Red Dot kicks off its monthly reggaenight the first Saturday of each month with this lineup featuring two of thecity’s premier reggae DJs: DJ Avets of Chalice in the Palace, a veteran who hasbeen spinning reggae since Thai Joe’s Reggae Nights back in the ’90s and Delaof Dubfly, a former EDM DJ who now specializes in Jamaican sounds. They’ll spina variety of bass-heavy rhythms spanning rocksteady, lovers rock, rub-a-dub,dancehall and roots revival. Red Dot will also offer Jamaican drink and foodspecials.
(Swarm of small temblors)…They continued Monday morning.
Over 250 small earthquakes have been reported in the Brawley area since New Year’s Eve. Most have been micro-quakes, magnitude below 3. The largest to hit was a magnitude 3.9 Saturday afternoon. Caltech seismologist Lucy Jones says swarms are not unexpected around Brawley. Donyelle Davis with the US Geological Survey says a swarm of earthquakes could be a concern, but this swarm is too far away from the San Andreas Fault to raise any eyebrows. The USGS says normally earthquakes magnitude 3.9 and less create little to no damage.
Union City police are trying to identify two men who entered Soleil Garden by jumping over a fence.
Police reports said officers spoke to Micah Barnes, at the 2317 Nailing Drive location, who had photos of the men on the premises.
Barnes told police the men jumped over the front gate, but did not enter the main building.
Damage to the gate was found, and a large pot was knocked to the ground, but nothing was reported missing from the scene.
One of the men was described as a heavy set white male wearing a Yeti shirt and a white and black ball cap.
The second man was a medium build white male wearing a long sleeve Tennessee shirt.
Anyone who may have any information about the incident is urged to contact the Union City Police Department or their Crimestoppers Tip-Line.
Southern Gas Corridor gets $750m loan as deliveries start Southern Gas Corridor, the 3,500km pipeline system costing $45bn that will run through Azerbaijan, Georgia, Turkey, Greece, Bulgaria, Albania and Italy, has signed a syndicated loan with guarantees totalling $750m-equivalent, as it begins its first commercial deliveries to Turkey.
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The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) signed a natural gas project with a Chinese company Monday to improve the air quality in Beijing.
“It is the common responsibility of the international community, including multilateral development banks, to tackle climate change. With substantial support of the board of directors of the AIIB, this project hopes to contribute to meet this global agenda,” AIIB President Jin Liqun said at the signing ceremony.
It marks the AIIB’s first loan in China for a natural gas project. The 250-million-U.S. dollar loan will fund a project to connect 216,750 households in approximately 510 villages to the natural gas distribution network. Upon completion and after subtracting the emissions from burning natural gas, the project is expected to reduce annual carbon dioxide emissions by 595,700 tonnes, particulate matter by 3,700 tonnes, sulfur dioxide by 1,488 tonnes and nitrogen oxide by 4,442 tonnes, according to the statement.—Xinhua
A radiation monitor indicates 131.00 per hour near number 3 and 4 reactor buildings at Tokyo Electric Power Company's tsunami-crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power station in Okuma, Fukushima prefecture, north east of Tokyo, Japan, Feb. 28, 2012. EPA-EFE/KIMIMASA MAYAMA / POOL
Japan's Nuclear Regulation Authority on Wednesday gave the go-ahead in the first steps to restart a nuclear plant hit by the 2011 tsunami triggering the Fukushima nuclear crisis.
The nearly 40-year-old Tokai No. 2 nuclear plant, located about 130 kilometers (80.8 miles) northeast of Tokyo in Ibaraki prefecture, would still need two clearances by the regulator and authorization from local authorities.
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It can be easy for fame and fortune to go straight to the head of a celebrity, but Grammy-winning singer Ed Sheeran is known as being a normal guy. He tells Sunday TODAY’s Willie Geist that a lot of it has to do with the British press.
Manchester United have triggered a one-year extension in Ashley Young’s contract, according to the Daily Mail.
The England international was due to be out of contract at the end of the season and would have been able to leave United on a free transfer.
But the Red Devils have taken up on option that allows them to extend Young’s deal until June 2019.
The 32-year-old, who will celebrate his 33rd birthday before the start of the 2018/19 campaign, has been resurgent this season under Jose Mourinho.
He has established himself as Mourinho’s first-choice left-back for much of the season and earned a recall to the England squad. He is in Gareth Southgate’s squad to face Holland and Italy in friendlies this month and is in with a good shout of going to the World Cup this summer.
Young was signed by Sir Alex Ferguson from Aston Villa in 2011 and won the Premier League title in 2013.
The incident began when the search for a suspect accused of shooting into a residence in Emporia led to a home in neighboring Greensville County, according to a state police news release.
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JACKSON COUNTY, Ala. - Lori Yates won this week's Tools For Teachers Award. She teaches 8th grade English at Scottsboro Junior High School in Jackson County.
Principal Jason Hass says a strong work ethic and a love for her students make this teacher stand out. "She cares deeply about these kids and she pours everything she has into it her heart and soul," says Haas.
Mrs. Yates was excited to win! "Awesome. Thank you! I appreciate it very much! "
Her students say she's pretty fantastic. "They all love Miss Yates!" said Mr. Haas.
Recognition that was not expected, but that her principal says is warranted. "She is such a deserving person for this award. She is truly the right kind of person for this." said Haas.
Tell us about a public school teacher you feel deserves recognition. Send us your nomination today! Honorees will receive $319 for their classroom. Nominees must teach in K-12 public schools in the WHNT News 19 viewing area.
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Windsor Regional Hospital has two outbreaks of flu.
Hospital officials released information Saturday morning indicating 2 North and 7 Medical at the Ouellette campus have a respiratory outbreak of Influenza A.
“We currently have identified four hospital acquired respiratory infection cases in patients (1 confirmed influenza A, 3 probable),” the hospital said in a memo.
The hospital has put guidelines in place during the outbreak.
Any staff member that experiences respiratory illness must report to employee health and staff should refrain from eating and drinking in patient care areas, the memo says.
The two visitors per person policy will continue but visitors must follow posted precautions at the hospital.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Buhler Industries Inc
* Buhler Industries reports 3rd quarter earnings
* Q3 revenue c$91.4 million
* Qtrly ‍shr $0.10​
* Buhler Industries Inc - sales for 2017 are expected to be up over 2016 sales
* Buhler Industries - ‍for 2017, "Profit margins are still expected to be soft due to competition for equipment sales and weaker canadian dollar"​
* Buhler Industries Inc qtrly ‍revenue $91.4 million versus $87.1 million​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Earlier today, we had reported that Sony TV has decided to pull the plug on the popular show, Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi, and Beyhadh has been given an extension. These changes were done to accommodate the game show, Kaun Banega Crorepati, which is returning after three years.
The sudden decision of the channel to shut down the show has upset the fans. The fans took to Twitter to express their anger.
American hospitals have a target on their backs. The latest merger talk is an attempt to rally their strength, but industry payers’ battle against high health-care costs shows no sign of letting up.
Two major nonprofit hospital chains, Ascension and Providence St. Joseph Health, are in talks to combine, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday. A deal would create a chain of 191 hospitals in 27 states with annual revenue of about $45 billion.
It would continue a long-running trend of consolidation as hospitals face a number of threats to their revenue bases. Hospitals account for about a third of total health care spending in the U.S. That makes them a natural focus for insurers as they look to pare costs.
MOSCOW (Reuters) - The Russian Foreign ministry said on Wednesday it was happy Russian journalist Arkady Babchenko had turned out to be alive after all, but said Ukraine has used his story as propaganda.
Russian journalist Arkady Babchenko (R), who was reported murdered in the Ukrainian capital on May 29, Ukrainian Prosecutor General Yuriy Lutsenko (C) and head of the state security service (SBU) Vasily Gritsak attend a news briefing in Kiev, Ukraine May 30, 2018. REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko
Babchenko, a dissident Russian journalist who was reported murdered in Kiev, dramatically reappeared alive on Wednesday in the middle of a briefing about his own killing by the Ukrainian state security service.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Authorities say black tar heroin in Los Angeles may be contaminated with bacteria that can cause death, putting injection drug users at greatest risk.
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health says Tuesday it's investigating three suspected cases of wound botulism from heroin use.
The illness can be mistaken for a drug overdose and includes symptoms including drooping eyelids, blurred vision and trouble breathing.
Officials warn that contaminated drugs look the same as drugs that do not contain bacteria. And "cooking," or heating, the heroin will not kill the bacteria.
Botulism can spread between users who share needles.
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A 74 year old man accused of historic sex abuse of a young girl in Gloucester in the late 1970's has taken his own life, a judge heard today.
Michael Wingate, of Camborne, Cornwall had denied five charges of indecently assaulting the girl when she was aged under 16.
The offences were alleged to have happened between 1975 and 1978 in Gloucester.
Today at Gloucester Crown Court, Judge Ian Lawrie QC was told that the death of Mr Wingate had been confirmed.
The prosecution formally told the judge that they would be taking 'no further action' as a result of Mr Wingate's death.
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Heat advisory in effect for Lorain, Cuyahoga, Erie, Sandusky, Huron, Medina, Summit, Portage, Trumbull, Richland, Ashland, Wayne, Stark and Holmes counties from noon to 9 p.m.
As expected, our Tuesday high fell short of 90°F, but by a cat’s whisker’s width of 1°F (89°F).
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We will maintain a place in the hot and sultry air for another few days until a cooler, more refreshing break will arrive this coming weekend.
An Ohio County couple is behind bars on burglary charges.
According to Kentucky State Police, troopers responded to a burglary in progress call at a home on Placid Lane in Beaver Dam Saturday morning.
The suspects had already left when the troopers got there, but witnesses were able to give information about them. A short time later, troopers saw a suspicious vehicle on Lee Road that matched the one seen earlier by the witnesses.
Troopers did a traffic stop and arrested 49-year-old Ronald S. Hall and 46-year-old Katie Hall, a married couple from Cromwell.
All the reported stolen property was recovered and returned.
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Kenya Sevens' fortunes continued to dwindle at Cape Town Sevens when they lost to Samoa 19-17 in the Challenge Trophy quarterfinals on Sunday.
Tries from Samuel Oliech, Dan Sikuta and Jeff Oluoch failed to rescue the casual Shujaa side from the defeat by the Samoans who scored three tries and two conversions.
Tomasi Alosio, Joe Perez and Alatasi Tupou scored for Samoa as Tupou romped with the conversions that made the difference.
Shujaa now drops to the 13th place semi-finals where they will meet Scotland at 2.57pm on Sunday.
The performance in Cape Town raises questions on the casual approach by Shujaa in some matches that have cost them dearly especially against France in the Pool stages and Samoa.
The show is a pale shadow of the team that finished seventh In Dubai to collect 10 points. Last year, Shujaa performed well to finish sixth after losing to Fiji 33-21 in the fifth place final.
In 80 days of the Trump Administration, the regime of North Korea leader Kim Jong-Un has launched about half a dozen missiles. In response to the latest test, the USS Carl Vinson has navigated from its destination in Australia to the waters off of the Korean Peninsula.
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FORT WAYNE, Ind. — Workers at the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo needed a couple hours to get an escaped giraffe back into its enclosure.
The 7-month-old female giraffe got loose Monday from the zoo’s African Journey exhibit. Zoo spokeswoman Bonnie Kemp says the giraffe didn’t get off the property.
Staffers were able to corral the giraffe in a fenced parking lot in a non-public area of the zoo. Zookeepers worked on calming the animal before returning it to the enclosure. It wasn’t immediately clear how the youngest in the zoo’s nine-giraffe herd escaped.
The zoo just opened to the public for the season on Saturday.
Want a strong team? This is what Mary Navarro said she has learned about creating one in her 42-year banking career. Navarro, who recently retired from Huntington, accepted a Lifetime Achievement award at the Most Powerful Women in Banking gala Thursday night.
We’re only a few short days away from the big reveal at Mobile World Congress, but a new phone has appeared on GFXBench that may give us some hints about what to expect from Sony during the show.
The phone is codenamed Pikachu and appears to be a 5″ HD display powered by a MediaTek MT6757 Helio P20 with an octa-core 2.3GHz processor. The device also features 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. The rear camera is a 21MP shooter, while the front-facing camera is 8MP. The device also runs Android Nougat out of the box.
It’s unclear whether this phone will be part of Sony’s Xperia lineup or if it’s something else entirely, so we’ll have to wait until February 27th for Sony’s press conference at Mobile World Congress to find out.
After seven months, the NCAA's Commission on College Basketball has completed its work and is ready to issue a report Wednesday on how to fix the sport.
Here's what happens next:
— Former Sec. of State Condoleezza Rice will present the commission's report to university presidents of the NCAA Board of Governors and Division I Board of Directors on Wednesday morning at NCAA headquarters in Indianapolis.
— The boards will convene after the presentation to consider adoption of all, parts or none of the commission's recommendations. Adoption is a small step toward implementation.
Four teenagers are on police bail after a George Town wounding.
Police say the incident happened early Saturday on Eastern Avenue near Godfrey Nixon.
According to the RCIPS a man and a woman got into an argument with someone in a parking lot when a man assaulted them with an unknown object.
The pair ran away, but police later found the man bleeding from the head and the woman bleeding from her arm.
Their vehicle key and the woman’s handbag were stolen.
They were both treated at the Cayman Islands hospital and released.
An 18-year-old West Bay man and two 19-year-old George Town men were arrested along with another teenage whom police would not specify an age.
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PanARMENIAN.Net - Arsenal scored a sensational 5-1 win Everton on Saturday, February 3 as both Armenian midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Gabon international Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang were handed their first Premier League starts with the Gunners.
Mkhitaryan, in particular, became the first Arsenal player to provide three or more assists in a Premier League game since Santi Cazorla vs Wigan in May 2013.
The Armenia international provided the assist for Aaron Ramsey’s opener before setting up Aubameyang who netted the Gunners’ fourth goal before the break.
Mkhitaryan made his third assist of the match in the 74th minute when he provided the ball for Ramsey’s hat-trick goal.
“Mkhitaryan has [an opportunity] and I believe he has an opportunity to show he can be successful in the Premier League,” Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger said of the Armenian prior to the match.
“He was a player at Borussia Dortmund who was admired by me and everybody else.”
Malwani cops have arrested a BEST driver, Pradeep Kasto (52) for crashing into a biker, who was going from Madh, and killing him around 6.30 pm on Tuesday. The pillion rider was badly injured. The two have been identified as Sabir Sheikh (20) and Sonu Jadhav (21) died on the spot.
An officer said, "The biker died, but the pillion rider is being trea­ted at a Kandivli hospital. The duo was riding a new bike. We have arrested the BEST driver and are conducting an investigation."
Garfield County commissioners this week committed $50,000 toward an effort to build an expanded Grand Junction psychiatric hospital to serve western Colorado. The county's contribution comes as Mind Springs Health, the entity that plans to build the hospital, begins seeking support from area counties as part of a fundraising effort.
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Manager Scott Servais said Diaz is unavailable for Wednesday's game against the Rangers, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.
Diaz will get the night off after pitching in five of the last seven games, with Servais confirming that the closer isn't dealing with any injury. The Mariners will likely turn to the newly acquired Alex Colome in the ninth inning should a save opportunity present itself.
Thousands of Rohingya women, some of whom were raped during a military crackdown in Myanmar's Rakhine State in August last year, are due to give birth. More than 700,000 majority-Muslim Rohingya have sought refuge in neighbouring Bangladesh. They now live in squalid and overcrowded refugee camps and relief organisations are working with communities to make certain rape victims and their children do not face discrimination.
Al Jazeera's Mereana Hond reports.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Cobalt 27 Capital Corp:
* COBALT 27 CAPITAL- ENTERED INTO AGREEMENTS TO PURCHASE AN ADDITIONAL 80 METRIC TONNES OF PHYSICAL COBALT FOR TOTAL PURCHASE PRICE OF ABOUT $6.2 MILLION​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ( Bangalore.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com )
January 2, 2017 siren test in Adair Co., KY cancelled The monthly, January 2, 2017, siren test is cancelled due to weather and to avoid any weather related confusion. The sirens have been tested silently this morning.
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Two men charged in connection to a robbery turned shooting entered a plea agreement with prosecutors Friday.
Keyshawn Fletcher, 20, and Marciano Jones, 18, will now face a charge of conspiracy to commit robbery.
As part of the agreement, all other charges against them are dropped.
The shooting happened inside a home along East 11th Street around 4 a.m. Aug. 6.
A 43-year-old Millcreek man, who was not been identified, was shot while responding to an ad by text message.
The victim told police Alyssa Stafford, 18, led him to a bedroom where he was approached by three men with guns.
He told officers he was shot once in the stomach when he refused to give up his money and car keys.
Stafford faces trial in the case.
Police are still looking for a fourth suspect who has been identified as Jequii Kennedy, 26.
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According to The Wrestling Observer’s Dave Meltzer (via SportsKeeda reports that the reason Drew McIntyre is teaming up with Dolph Ziggler is to set him up for a main event run down the line. It’s believed that WWE will protect McIntyre going forward and the team with Ziggler is to establish him as a force in WWE. WWE likes his look and talent, and the thought is that once his team with Ziggler breaks up, a feud between the two will send McIntyre to the main event.
ResMed (NYSE:RMD) announces the following updates in its ongoing global patent infringement litigation with Fisher & Paykel (OTCPK:FSPKF):
In Germany, the court concluded, that Fisher & Paykel's Simplus, Eson and Eson 2 each infringe two ResMed European patents. The court has permitted ResMed to defend the validity of its patents in the European Patent Office.
In the United Kingdom, ResMed is proceeding to trial in defense of one of three UK ResMed patents challenged by Fisher & Paykel, revoking the other two UK patents.
In Australia, after ResMed presented its evidence defending a mask patent, Fisher & Paykel withdrew its validity challenge to that patent and must pay ResMed's court costs.
In New Zealand, patent infringement case is moving forward with a trial expected in late 2018.
Lavell Crawford was in studio with us today and he was hilarious. He came in on what we dubbed "Fried Pickle Day", which just turned into "Fried Food Day" with enough fried pickles and empanadas (thanks to the Empanada Monster food truck) to feed the whole NJ 101.5 office. Lavell brought up the empanadas more than anyone else did, which got us on the topic of losing weight. Don't miss my conversation with him about his #1 tip to lose weight...which involve #2.
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Kris Dunn, the 5th pick in this year’s draft, has had a quiet start to his rookie season. He’s averaging just 4.3 points, 2.5 assists and 2.3 rebounds, but he’s having a breakout January, putting up 11, 4, and 3 this month. Sure, it’s only the 2nd and he’s only played one game, but the Timberwolves are 11-23 so let’s pretend there’s a bright spot. During the Wolves’ loss to the Blazers on Sunday, Dunn broke out a sick move where he bounced the ball around the back of Shabazz Napier.
Napier was completely fooled. It was like Dunn threw a bounce pass to himself on a backdoor cut.
A community is mourning the loss of a longtime football coach.
Terry Malone has died, according to social media posts from Badin High School.
Malone went 360-117-8 in 46 seasons He has the third most coaching wins in the state, according to the Ohio High School Athletic Association. He retired in 2003.
"The Badin family is deeply saddened by the loss of Terry Malone '52, a legendary coach, teacher and community icon. He will be deeply missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family," reads a post on Badin's Facebook page.
The school did not release information about how or when he died, or whether a funeral has been scheduled.
Terry Malone, legendary coach and teacher, you will be deeply missed. pic.twitter.com/VuyM4NKc3Q — Badin High School (@BadinHS) January 14, 2017
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HALIFAX — A former junior high teacher in rural Nova Scotia is due in court today for sentencing after pleading guilty to invitation to sexual touching.
Sarah Allt Harnish, who goes by her maiden name Allt, was a teacher at Five Bridges Junior High in Hubley.
The RCMP say they received a complaint on Feb. 5, 2016, that a teacher at the school had inappropriate contact with a student.
Allt was arrested the following month.
Police allege that the assaults involved one student and occurred between Sept. 1, 2015, and March 11, 2016.
Soldier Ben Parkinson lost both his legs and suffered more than 40 injures when his Land Rover hit a mine in Afghanistan in 2006. Today his recovery from that horrific ordeal and his charity work were honoured in his home town. Doncaster Council awarded him the freedom of the town in recognition of his “bravery, fighting spirit and his ability to inspire”.
TUNIS, Tunisia — Tunisia’s Interior Ministry says a suspected extremist blew himself up in the Ben Guerdane area near the border with Libya following a standoff with police.
The man’s identity hasn’t been disclosed. The ministry said in a statement issued Monday that a second suspect was shot during an exchange of fire.
Authorities said the two were members of Jund al-Khilafa, an armed group which has pledged allegiance to the Islamic State.
Tunisia’s security forces battled armed groups that attacked security and military sites in Ben Guerdane two years ago with the alleged goal of creating an emirate. Some of the groups crossed over from Libya.
Tunisian security forces killed more than 50 alleged attackers. More than a dozen officers and seven civilians also died.
Rizzo is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Tigers.
Three of the Cubs' top left-handed bats in Rizzo, Kyle Schwarber and Jason Heyward will all be spectators for the Fourth of July matinee game with lefty Francisco Liriano on the bump for Detroit. The newly recalled Victor Caratini will draw the start at first base in place of Rizzo, who rested just once over the Cubs' previous 27 games.
ERBIL, Iraq (Reuters) - The body of Kurdish leader and ex-Iraqi president Jalal Talabani arrived on Friday in Sulaimaniya, his home city in northern Iraq, from Germany where he died on Tuesday at age 83, live footage on Iraqi state TV showed.
The Iraqi Airways plane transporting Talabani's coffin was exempted from a ban on international flights imposed a week ago by the Iraqi government on the Kurdistan region in retaliation for voting for independence last month.
Talabani, a veteran leader of the Kurdish struggle for self-determination, stepped down as president in 2014, after a long period of treatment following a stroke in 2012.
(Reporting by Maher Chmaytelli; Editing by Alison Williams)
NEW YORK, Feb. 14, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The Global Automotive Lubricants Market is poised to grow at a CAGR of around 4.6% over the next decade to reach approximately $87.1 billion by 2025. Some of the prominent trends that the market is witnessing include automotive industry shows...
Saudi Muslim pilgrims make their way to cast stones at a pillar symbolizing the stoning of Satan, in a ritual called "Jamarat," the last rite of the annual hajj, on the first day of Eid al-Adha, in Mina near the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, Monday, Sept. 12, 2016. (AP Photo/Nariman El-Mofty)
Jennifer Palmieri and Glen Caplin, former Clinton campaign officials, talk with Rachel Maddow about the day the Trump "grabbing" tape was revealed while the U.S. government announced that Russia was hacking the election and their campaign e-mails were being published to Wikileaks.
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Reams Road in Chesterfield is closed between Marbleridge Road and Atkins Road due to downed power lines.
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A Wycliffe Associates banquet will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, April 24, at Western Hills Baptist Church, 2900 S.W. Auburn Road. In addition to his duties with Wycliffe Associates, Rai also serves about 600 youths at his local church, teaching them from the Bible every week.
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April 28Shanghai Flyco Electrical Appliance Co Ltd :
* Says it will pay cash dividend of 1 yuan per 10 shares (before tax) to shareholders of record on May 5, for FY 2016
* The company's shares will be traded ex-right and ex-dividend on May 8 and the dividend will be paid on May 8
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YEREVAN, APRIL 14, ARMENPRESS. Minister of Economic Development and Investments Suren Karayan held a meeting with the representatives of diamond industry within the frames of public-private sector dialogue platform, the Ministry told Armenpress.
During the meeting the Minister said the work with private sector is very important for the Ministry and proposed to discuss the issues faced by the field.
The diamond field representatives discussed with the Minister the prospects on increasing the volumes of raw material, the effectiveness, as well as the opportunities on acquiring alternative raw material.
Minister Karayan proposed the field representatives to examine the prospects on carrying out the sector’s self-management, self-organization and joint activity.
0:54 Dabo Swinney and Clemson's 5 goals Pause
1:48 Clemson coach Dabo Swinney on what he learned from 2015 CFP
1:56 Clemson WR Mike Williams on USC defenders: 'I don't even know their names'
4:22 Dashcam video of Rep. Chris Corley arrest
1:02 The importance of South Carolina's Electoral College and how it works
4:53 Dawn Staley talks about performance over Alabama
2:54 Dylann Roof confesses to Charleston shooting, explains motive
1:55 Godspeed, John Glenn: 1921-2016
4:00 QB Bobby Fuller reminisces about USC playing days, his moment in the movies
(WXYZ) - Look for a mix of sun & clouds today with high temperatures climbing into the lower 80s. Winds will be light out of the south. This evening an isolated sprinkle is possible for areas north of M-59. Temperatures, humidity and rain chances build in the day ahead.
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This afternoon: Partly sunny with a fresh breeze and lower humidity. Highs: 80-84 / Winds: S 5
Tuesday: Partly sunny, a bit warmer and more humid. 20% shower chance. Highs: 81-85 / Winds: N 5-10
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The mother of Utah man imprisoned in Venezuela for nearly 1½ years is circulating a new audio recording of her son talking about how he’s suffering without medical care.
Laurie Holt said Monday that she’s sharing the recording Joshua Holt sent by cellphone so people can hear how dire the situation is. She’s calling on Venezuela to release him on humanitarian grounds.
In the short recording, he talks about throwing up all night, feeling dizzy and struggling to think.
The 25-year-old traveled to Venezuela in June 2016 to marry a woman. The couple was arrested at her family’s Caracas apartment by police who alleged Holt was stockpiling weapons.
Their families say they’re innocent.
Joshua Holt has a hearing scheduled Tuesday in Caracas, but most of his previous hearings have been canceled.
While the girls go out on the town, Bob & Gene bond on their own.
Drummond Road, between Crawford Street and Sheldon Avenue, has been temporarily closed as the city repairs a watermain break in the area.
City hall advises water may be slightly discoloured and off taste after the interruption, but should disappear shortly after resuming use of the water. Running the cold water tap only should help resolve the problem.
For more information, call the Niagara Falls Service Centre at 905-356-1355.
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Bills coach Sean McDermott is encouraged by the initial medical reports on his injured quarterbacks to feel confident Buffalo won't have to add a player before hosting Miami this weekend.
McDermott did not go into further detail, a day after the Bills (7-6) beat Indianapolis 13-7 in overtime to stay in the AFC playoff picture.
Rookie Nathan Peterman is in the NFL's concussion protocol after being dazed while making a headfirst dive in the third quarter against the Colts. Peterman started in place of Tyrod Taylor, who bruised his left knee in a 23-3 loss to New England a week earlier.
Third-stringer Joe Webb finished the game in place of Peterman.
MILWAUKEE — A police pursuit early Friday morning, October 6th ended with a crash involving a school bus at the intersection of Martin Luther King Drive and Locust in Milwaukee.
Glendale police took five people into custody after this pursuit.
No serious injuries have been reported.
No additional details have been released — including the reason for the pursuit or the ages of those in custody.
FOX6 News has a crew on scene — and will provide more details as they become available.
Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
270 WSM with a170gr Berger great terminal ballistics My 1:9 twist was sufficient to stabilize the 170 gr Berger. The cow elk was quartering towards me at 250yds. The projectile broke through the rib behind the shoulder and travelled diagonally breaking the off side rib and stopped just under the skin. The cow elk took two steps and dropped. The projectile had about 10-20% weight retention with Significant internal damage. This is my go to bullet with a MV of 3015
What movies should you watch before "Infinity War"? We have you covered. Marvel
You don't need to binge all of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's 18 movies before "Avengers: Infinity War" comes to theaters April 27.
But if you do catch up on some of the franchise's previous installments, it will certainly enhance your viewing experience.
Don't have time to binge nearly two dozen Marvel movies? No problem.
If you only want to watch a few movies before checking out "Infinity War," INSIDER has rounded up the essential Marvel movies to marathon, from least important to most valuable.
ISLAMABAD — Police in Pakistan say a roadside bomb has killed six paramilitary troops and wounded another two.
Police officer Naeem Gul Tareen said the bomb exploded Monday when a Frontier Corps patrol was passing by in the southwestern province of Baluchistan. No one immediately claimed the attack.
The province is home to a low-level insurgency by ethnic Baluch separatists, as well as Islamic militants.
After the super successful uproar of Tiger Zinda Hai, Bajrangi Bhaijaan and Sultan, director Kabir Khan is geared up for another action packed film. No we are not talking about Salman Khan's Tubelight! Infact, there will be no Salman Khan- Kabir Khan reunion for a while! Thanks to John Abraham! John and Kabir will be collaborating next for a huge project and you will be enthralled to know the details about it! Now for a bit of flashback, let us just remind you that the duo earlier too worked in two films which became quite popular.
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A total of two Casey County residents have been named to the 2016 fall semester President's List, and 8 area residents have been named to the 2016 fall semester Dean's List. Named to the President's List, students who earned a 4.0 grade point average on a 4.0 and attempted at least 12 credit hours during the semester, are: Named to the Dean's List are Students who earned at least a 3.50 graduate point average on a 4.0 scale and attempted at least 12 credit hours during the semester.
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Steve Johnson claimed the second ATP title of his career with a 6-4 4-6 7-6 (7-5) victory over Thomaz Bellucci at the US Men's Clay Court Championship on Sunday.
Johnson was playing in his third final on a third different surface and came up against a player whose four titles have come on clay.
However, it was the fourth-seeded American who prevailed in Houston, despite losing the opening game of the first set on his own serve.
It became a recurring theme of the match that Johnson would concede the first break of the set and he proved unable to recover after losing the ninth game of the second, allowing eighth seed Bellucci to level.
However, after going 2-0 down in the decider, Johnson - whose only previous title came at last year's Nottingham Open - managed to force a tie-break.
True to form, Johnson opened by conceding a break of serve but responded with three of his own to come away with the win, wrapping up the title on the third match point.
Revenue officers have seized 6kg of herbal cannabis with an estimated street value of approximately €120,000 in Laois today.
The drugs, which were seized at Portlaoise Mail Centre, were concealed in vacuum-packed parcels which originated in Spain.
Revenue say investigations are on-going with a view to prosecution.
They have appealed to businesses or members of the public who have any information regarding drug smuggling to contact Revenue in confidence on their confidential line at 1800 295 295.
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Highway 4 was re-opened to traffic in both directions early Tuesday morning, after the ruins of the bridge that collapsed there on Monday were removed from the area.
The other roads that were closed in the area were re-opened as well.
West Ham have sold Sofiane Feghouli to Galatasaray and are reportedly close to bringing in William Carvalho from Sporting CP.
Galatasaray have announced the signing of Sofiane Feghouli from West Ham for a fee of €4.25million.
The 27-year-old joins the Super Lig side just a year after signing for the Hammers from Valencia on a three-season deal.
Feghouli has signed a five-year contract with Galatasaray and is their seventh signing of a productive transfer window.
"West Ham United would like to thank Sofiane for his efforts and wish him well in his future career," the Premier League club said in a statement.
Feghouli's exit comes amid reports that West Ham are closing in on a club-record £30m deal for William Carvalho.
The Portugal international was left out of Sporting CP's squad for their Champions League play-off first leg with FCSB on Tuesday.
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In the world of super-fast wagons , the VW Golf R isn't exactly at the top of the food chain. Having said that, it's by no means unspectacular.Of course, whenever we're talking fast cars, we're inevitably also discussing loud cars, since the two narratives go hand in hand. So here's a pretty darn loud Golf R Wagon for your viewing pleasure.Thanks to the Remus stainless steel racing cat-back system, the car boasts an extra 10.8 horses sprinkled with an additional 10.9 Nm (8 lb-ft) of torque. It's also lighter by 5.3 kg (11.7 lbs), which isn't much, but together with the power and torque bump, it's certainly worth mentioning.The custom exhaust system consists of a resonated front section, carbon tail pipe set, titanium internals, adjustable spherical clamp connection and two integrated electrical valves. Plus, you also get the Remus sound controller.As far as we can tell, this hot German hatchback sounds properly menacing at both low revs as well as under heavy acceleration.
FORT WAYNE, Ind. The FWCS Board unanimously elected Maria Norman. Vice President Mark GiaQuinta announced in February that he was stepping down from his at-large seat.
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Smack him Jimmy wrote: If we got points for rumours about the future of our club we'd be top of the league by now.
I can not see why Gary Hethrington would help the Bulls get back into Super League - that just doesnt make sense.
Unless his money will come in on the agreement that whenever we play Leeds that we just roll over and let them thrash us - based on current team that is guaranteed.
The Rhinos wanting us back in SL actually makes total sense at every level.It's financial. A strong Bulls and a strong Rhinos brings (at least) one big gate apiece and the local rivalry provides much to hang the season around and stoke up spectator interest. What's not to like? Apart from the odd bonehead fan who would glory at our discomfort, of course, but the overwhelming majority of Rhinos would be very happy to see us back and get the big derby back on.
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – It’s a bye week for the Redskins, so this week Jake Ciely from RotoExperts.com and Bruce Rader take a look at who you should play in their place.
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A man was cut free from his vehicle and taken to hospital after a crash involving three cars near Eckington last night.
Crews from Birley and Staveley were called to the collision on Rotherham Road yesterday evening just after 8pm.
Fire chiefs had to cut the roof from one of the cars to rescue a man, who was taken to hospital with suspected neck and back injuries. They cut the door from another car to free a second man, who was also taken to hospital.
Neither of the men, both of whom are believed to be in their 50s or early 60s, are thought to have sustained life-threatening or life-changing injuries in the crash.
There was long delays and people were asked to avoid the area.
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MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Milwaukee police have identified the officer and his wife found fatally shot at their home over the weekend.
Authorities have said the shooting was "domestic violence related." Forty-seven-year-old Leon Davis and his 38-year-old wife, Sherida Davis, were found shot Saturday.
The officer died at the home. His wife was taken to a hospital where she died of her injuries.
Records show Leon Davis filed for divorce last July. A court hearing on the divorce was scheduled for later this month.
Some astronomers believe that the Wow! signal was caused by a comet, while others think it was caused by something else. A color scan of the original computer printout of the "Wow!" signal as detected by the Big Ear Radio Observatory in 1977.
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The home of a former University of Alabama professor was torn down in Tuscaloosa’s Highlands neighborhood on Monday.
Larry Clayton said he and his wife are rebuilding after a fire destroyed their home Jan. 9. Clayton and his wife escaped through a second-floor window during the blaze. Two of their four pets were killed in the fire.
Clayton was the chairman of the history department at UA from 2000 to 2008. He retired from teaching in 2013.
Some Colorado counties are more equal than others.
All states have equal representation in the U.S. Senate, regardless of size and population.
Only population determines the size of Colorado's senate districts, resulting in the imbalance of county representation, benefiting a few whole and divided counties.
A county is the state's sovereign, equivalent of a state of the U.S. Therefore, the Colorado Senate is merely Colorado's second house of representatives.
Rural counties might share in the benefits of state government if all counties had equal representation in reformed senate districts.
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The woman was living with the body of her 68-year-old boyfriend near Detroit. (Source: WDIV/CNN)
WARREN, MI (WDIV/CNN) - Police in a Detroit suburb were performing a welfare check on Tuesday when they found the badly decomposed body of a 68-year-old man.
Authorities say the man may have been dead for up to a year. Police say the man's girlfriend lived alongside the body.
She was taken to a hospital for a mental evaluation.
Neighbors, meanwhile, said they are shocked by the discovery.
"A decomposed body is not pleasant at all, and she lived that way. Sad. Very sad," said Sharon Lefebve.
An autopsy will be performed to determine when and how the man died.
Medical examiners say it could take time to find the cause of death given how much the remains have decomposed.
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May 3 American Water Works Company Inc:
* American Water reports first quarter 2017 results
* Q1 earnings per share $0.52 from continuing operations
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.52 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* American Water Works Company Inc - company affirms 2017 earnings guidance from continuing operations of $2.98 to $3.08 per diluted share
* Increases quarterly dividend by 10.7 percent to $0.415per share
* American Water Works Company Inc - increased quarterly dividend by approximately 10.7 percent to 41.5 cents per diluted common share
* American Water Works Company Inc - qtrly operating revenues $ 756 million versus $ 743 million
* Q2 revenue view $867.3 million -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Fy2017 earnings per share view $3.04 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* American water works company inc - american water plans to invest about $1.5 billion across its footprint in 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Almost two months after businesswoman and newspaper columnist Ryhaan Shah was carjacked at gunpoint outside of her residence, the police have arrested three persons who were allegedly found in possession of the vehicle, which was repainted.
Shah confirmed to Stabroek News that she positively identified her car yesterday. “..Well, the police were doing their investigation and they came across it. It’s at Brickdam and I was told they have three persons and they found the car somewhere in South Ruimveldt,” Shah explained.
The Guyana Police Force, in a press release that was issued yesterday, said that the vehicle was found in possession of a man who claimed ownership and even produced a valid registration. “….But investigators had their own suspicions and impounded the vehicle, pending further investigation,” the police noted…..
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Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement and snow squall watch for:
· Barrie – Collingwood – Hillsdale
· Midland – Coldwater – Orr Lake
· Orillia – Lagoon City – Washago
The national weather service says there is potential for some brief heavy snow along a cold front late today.
A more widespread snowfall is likely Monday into the evening.
An Arctic cold front will cross Southern Ontario late Sunday afternoon into evening. It will likely be accompanied by a brief burst of heavier snow with reduced visibility affecting travel.
Snow squalls have weakened into flurries and drifted to the north, over Georgian Bay, but a cold front may bring another snow squall with it this evening as it moves in from Northeastern Ontario.
Environment Canada says a general snowfall of five to 10 centimetres is likely on Monday, tapering off at night.
Troop Committee Chairperson Vivian Philbrick presented the official national Boy Scouts of America Charter creating Troop 203 making Father Chris of St. Stephen Church the new troop’s sponsor. State Rep. J.P. Sredzinski presented two flags to the troop.
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PanARMENIAN.Net - Unified Young Armenians (UYA), a U.S.-based independent organization, will organize its annual event to commemorate the 103rd anniversary the Armenian Genocide in Little Armenia, Hollywood.
A Twitter post revealed that the March for Justice will start from the Armenian Genocide Martyr’s Square in the morning hours of April 24, the day on which millions of Armenians around the world gather to pay tribute to the memory of the 1.5 million Armenian victims of the Genocide, perpetrated at the hands of the ottoman Empire.
Just as in the decade past, the Hollywood, California March for Justice will serve as one of the key focal points for raising awareness for the Armenian Genocide, Assyrian Genocide (Sayfo or Seyfo), the Greek Genocide (Pontic Genocide).
Some three dozen countries, hundreds of local government bodies and international organizations have so far recognized the killings of 1.5 million Armenians in the Ottoman Empire as genocide.
Turkey denies to this day.
North Carolina man drowns after helping boy in water
ZEBULON, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina man has drowned after he jumped into the water and was able to push an 8-year-old boy close enough to a riverbank to be rescued.
News outlets reported 36-year-old Jeremie Dale Earp of Raleigh was at a park in Zebulon on Sunday evening when he noticed the boy was having trouble.
Police say Earp managed to move the boy close enough to the river bank that someone pulled the youngster to safety.
Police say Earp then had trouble and went under the surface. It took several minutes before others at the park got him ashore. The rescuers, police and emergency medical personnel tried for about an hour to revive Earp before he was pronounced dead.
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Former Malaysian leader Najib Razak has pleaded not guilty to all charges in corruption case
Local kids got the chance to get rid of some old toys and make some extra cash on the side. Pittsburg Parks and Recreation Department hosted the popular Kids Garage Sale at the Lincoln Center. It cost families eight dollars to set up a table to sell from and the kids get to keep all the money they make. Nearly 200 people turned-out to find great deals on some second-hand toys and clothes which organizers say can be expensive to buy from retail stores.
According to Parks and Recreation Department "So let's say you go to Wal-Mart and you want to buy a onesy for your newborn child. And you're looking around a $14.99 to $15 price range. While over here at the kids garage sale most of those items are around 25 cents to $1. Depending on how nice they are."
Because of its popularity, the Parks and Recreation Department will now be holding three kid's garage sales a year.
Algeria internationals Riyad Mahrez, Islam Slimani and Ghana’s Daniel Amartey missed Leicester City’s pre-season training on Monday.
Despite not playing at the 2018 World Cup, the trio were the only notable absentees from the club’s first off-season gathering at the club's training ground.
According to reports, the Foxes have extended the vacation of players who played for their countries after June 2.
Mahrez and Slimani featured in Algeria’s 3-0 loss to Portugal on June 7 while Amartey played in the Black Stars’ 2-2 draw against Iceland on the same day.
Nigeria’s Wilfried Ndidi, Kelechi Iheanacho, Ahmed Musa and Tunisia’s Yohan Benalouane have extended break following their elimination at the 2018 World Cup.
Slimani and Amartey are expected to join Claude Puel’s side for their training camp in France next week while Mahrez has been left out as he reportedly nears his switch to Manchester City.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump plans to sign legislation to extend temporarily a program that gives veterans access to private-sector health care.
White House spokesman Sean Spicer says Trump will sign the bill Wednesday at the White House.
The extension will provide stopgap services while Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin develops a longer-term plan to allow veterans to more easily go outside the VA medical system for care. Under the bill, the VA will be allowed to operate its Choice program until the funding runs out.
The program is set to expire in August without the legislation, and with nearly $1 billion in the account.
The Choice program was developed after a 2014 scandal over wait times at the VA medical center in Phoenix. Some veterans died.
Authorities continue to investigate a residence in Edinburg. It was this afternoon when Hidalgo County Sheriff Eddie Guerra confirmed the FBI was conducting law enforcement activity at the 93rd District Court in Edinburg. A spokeswoman from the FBI confirmed to Fox News that the nature of the investigations cannot be revealed at the moment but she did say that the FBI has detained someone but, the persons identify has not yet been revealed. Their name will be released on Monday.
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Now in a new video clip, RHCP drummer Chad Smith takes a walk down memory lane with John Norris (another blast from the past--recognize him from MTV News?!) to dissect the "By The Way" video.
And let me tell you--this video is wild. Flip phones, crazy cabbies (Dave Sheridan), and pagers. And the best part? The below video was all designed in a Pop-Up Video style, revealing fascinating facts like that time Chad entered the Guinness Book of World Records for, well, we don't want to give it away. Find out - here.
Cristiano Ronaldo asks the Iran fans outside his hotel window to keep quite so he can sleep.
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MANAGUA, Nicaragua (AP) — Nicaraguan authorities have released some student protesters arrested during anti-government demonstrations over the past week as President Daniel Ortega seeks to lower tensions.
With freshly shaved heads and some bearing bruises they said were inflicted by police during their captivity, students were dropped along a highway on the outskirts of the capital.
The police said in a statement Tuesday that students were handed over to their families and religious committees.
Ortega on Sunday repealed a social security overhaul that would have increased contributions and reduced pensions. The changes triggered protests that soon spread beyond the social security system. Right groups say at least 30 people died.
Pablo Cuevas of the Permanent Commission on Human Rights accused police of violating students' due process and being guilty of beatings and theft.
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The fan who approached Oklahoma City Thunder star Russell Westbrook following the Denver Nuggets' 127-124 win on Thursday has been banned from games.
Per ESPN's Ramona Shelburne, in addition to being banned from games, the fan received a summons and trespassing complaint from law enforcement.
The fan, who came onto the court after Gary Harris hit the game-winning three-pointer for the Nuggets, was shoved in the shoulder by Westbrook.
Per ESPN's Royce Young, Westbrook won't face any discipline from the NBA for the incident.
"They'll look at it and figure out what's the best way to deal with it, but to me, that's just totally unacceptable," Westbrook told reporters about a fan coming onto the court during a game.
The fan was eventually removed from the court by security after Thunder center Steven Adams also stepped in to calm down the situation.
After weeks of uncertainty as to how it would house its students next year, the International School of Louisiana has been granted the use of the former Bethune elementary building in Hollygrove, officials announced. ISL will place up to 400 students in grades K-2 at the Bethune building at 4040 Eagle Street next year, with grades 3-8 at its newly renovated Camp Street building.
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Authorities say a 25-year-old man sought by police in the stabbing death of his roommate at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, has been arrested near the Southern California desert town of Indio.
Records showed that Zachary Tait Drey was being held Wednesday at a Riverside County jail in Banning, California, pending a June 27 court appearance following his arrest last Friday at a gas station off Interstate 10.
Court records show that Drey is sought on a warrant charging him with murder and robbery in the May 31 killing of 25-year-old Clifton Jade Alexander Taylor in their off-campus apartment.
Officials said Taylor moved to Las Vegas from Chicago, and was a computer engineering student at UNLV, where he was president of the school's National Society of Black Engineers chapter.
American craft beer began decades ago as a small-time countercultural hobby, a poke in the eye to a beer culture dominated by watered-down, indistinguishable macro-brews, but all that has changed. America is now home to 6,300 breweries, 13 percent of which are small, independent brands producing 25.4 million barrels of beer a year worth $26 billion.
And while nationwide growth in the craft beer world has slowed, Sarasota and Manatee counties are seeing an explosion of interest. The number of breweries here has swelled to 11 since the first full-production operation opened in 2013, and an entire ecosystem of enthusiasts, clubs and restaurant beer-and-food pairings has grown up around it. Want to check out the scene? Hop to it.
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A woman driving in Half Moon Bay, California told an Asian-American family to “go back to your country” while their kids were in the car.
“For more than a quarter of the Twentieth Century, English football was dominated by a new way of thinking. A Socialist revolution that inspired dedication, simplicity and some of the most breathtakingly brilliant, instinctive and organic football that Europe had ever seen. This side were not halted by changes in playing staff, nor managerial switches. On four occasions the reins would change hands without so much as a blip or interruption to their accumulation of titles, accolades and awards. It was a system so holistic, so deceptively simple and enduring, that every rival club studiously ignored it with flying colours. Eventually, the club that had incubated this philosophy also disavowed it. They haven’t won a league title since. …” twohundredpercent
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Q COSTA RICA NEWS – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged Costa Rican lawmakers to agree on much-needed valued added tax (VAT) that would replace the current sales tax on purchases and income tax reforms.
The report said that the country has increased its income tax revenues and approved laws to tackle tax evasion. Corporate tax reforms are also before Congress.
However, the country’s lawmakers have yet to green light the implementation a value-added tax in place of the current general sales tax, with the adoption of the levy beset by delays.
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Pope Francis has exhorted Catholic bishops worldwide to do what’s needed to ensure children aren’t sexually abused by clergy.
The Vatican on Monday released the text of a Dec. 28 letter Francis sent to bishops about injustices to children such as slave labor, malnutrition and sexual exploitation, including abuse by priests.
In the letter, Francis decries the “sin of what happened, the sin of failing to help, the sin of covering up and denial, the sin of the abuse of power.”
Francis tells bishops to “adhere, clearly and faithfully, to ‘zero tolerance'” for sex abuse of minors.
The pontiff himself has been criticized by some for not punishing bishops who covered up abuse by reassigning molesters to different parishes.
Francis asks bishops for “complete commitment” so such “atrocities” won’t re-occur.
Born at home in Balaton, MN on Feb. 11, 1935. Homegoing on April 10, 2017 at the age of 82. Accepted Christ at a tent meeting in Southwestern Minnesota.
Survived by husband, Verland; children Vergene (Tom) Downs of Apple Valley, MN, Brad (Kim Faurot) of Oak Park Heights, MN, and Kathy of Madison, WI; grandchildren, Jacob and Rebecca Downs; brother, Lenoy Rue of Balaton, MN; nephew, Mark Rue of Folkston, GA; like a sister, Eva Regeon of Pipestone, MN; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Funeral Service was 11:00AM on Friday (April 14) with visitation 1 hour prior at Emmaus Lutheran Church, 8443 2nd Ave. So in Bloomington. Private interment Skandia Cemetery in Balaton, MN. Memorials preferred to Skandia Cemetery Association in Balaton, MN 56115.
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Trinity in 'The Matrix' 'Memba Her?!
Carrie-Anne Moss is best known for playing the butt-kicking babe, Trinity -- opposite Keanu Reeves as Neo -- in the 1999 action movie 'The Matrix.' Guess what she looks like now!
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BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Police say burglars stole $165,000 in jewelry from a room at the Beverly Hills Hotel that was occupied by actor John Stamos' fiancée.
A police statement says Caitlin McHugh was away from her room Friday evening when a crook or crooks got in and took several items of jewelry.
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It's unclear how the burglars got inside. There's no indication of forced entry.
The theft comes amid reports that the actress, who's pregnant, is marrying Stamos this weekend.
A message seeking comment from Stamos' publicist wasn't immediately returned Saturday.
Stamos stars in Netflix's Fuller House and spent part of last year with The Beach Boys as a drummer. McHugh has had guest spots on The Vampire Diaries and NCIS: Los Angeles.
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ST.ANSGAR, Iowa – Despite the warmer temperatures, it is still winter and when the cold returns those living in one local community will have a place to go to get some winter gear for free.
Mindi Vervaecke’s office over looks Central Park in Mason City.
Months ago, she watched people come there donating winter clothing to give to those in need.
It was then that Vervaecke decided she would get a group of people together in St. Ansgar to set up a clothing line at the community park.
There donations have been hung and can be picked up by anyone who needs a hat, gloves or a scarf.
“And especially in St. Ansgar it’s a small town, we don’t have Goodwill, Salvation Army, Affordables so this is an access point where they don’t even have to travel to purchase it,” says Vervaecke.
Vervaecke says they plan to leave the clothing line up until spring.
SALEM -- A man authorities say kidnapped a woman and her child and held them at their home has been arrested after he took her to a store and she mouthed the words "help me" to several people.
Christopher Hahn-Collins, 25, of Salem, is scheduled for a hearing Monday afternoon at Marion County Circuit Court. It wasn't immediately clear if he had an attorney.
The sheriff's office said Saturday Hahn-Collins had broken into the woman's home on Friday, and when she and her child returned there, he held them at knifepoint overnight and into Saturday. The unidentified woman convinced Hahn-Collins to take her to the store, where she was rescued by deputies who had been called to the scene.
Detectives say Hahn-Collins and the victims didn't know each other previously. He's charged with kidnapping and other crimes.
--The Associated Press
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New Jersey guys Passport Rav and Dre Skuffs connect to provide a vision for those that can’t see how social injustice impacts African Americans and those that are oppressed in America. With their family roots planted in Jamaican soil, the fellas bring that soul force of hurt, absence of hope and struggle of the deprived to music that haunts as well as heals. Hear the lines delivered with fervor and passion over echoing snares sculpted by Virginia producer Lace434.
The duo joined talents and shaped their upcoming project, The Foreigners EP, while on tour in London recently, with “Every Time” as the first single. Using experiences from abroad, traveling as black men in the world, will no doubt influence the rebel words that the two will showcase for insight on the militant mindstate. Give it a listen and feel the message.
Nigeria Customs urges Nigerians to see smuggling as a crime
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has urged Nigerians to help in the fight against Smugglers and this can only be achieved if the citizens see smuggling as a crime. According to the, Public Relations Officer of the Service, Mr Joseph Attah, , who made the appeal on Monday in Abuja. He said that the service anti-smuggling …
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Musical Audition
Audition for a local musical this week. Auditions for “Meet Me in St. Louis” by the the Jackson Children and Teen Theatre will be Wednesday, August 16th and Thursday, August 17th. Auditions are at The Ned starting at 3:45 PM Wednesday afternoon and 6:00 PM Thursday night. The audition is open to kids age 9 through high school. A CD or sheet music is required. For more information call (731) 425-8397
Washington County deputies are still searching for a driver who crashed a stolen car near a southwest Portland middle school late Monday. The stolen car may be linked to a string of burglaries that took place in Camas Monday morning.
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office said they started pursuing a driver for speeding around 11:15 p.m. Monday near Southwest Canyon Road and Walker Road.
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Nonhlanhla Makhuba has not been removed from the Johannesburg mayoral committee, as alleged by Business Day (EFF pulls the plug on Mashaba’s price hikes, May 30).
I have at no point had any reason to doubt Makhuba, who remains a valued member of the mayoral committee and part of the coalition in Johannesburg. Her achievements in the transport department have been exceptional against the backdrop of the challenges that have been inherited by the multiparty coalition government.
I acknowledge that the error was not made in bad faith, and appreciate Business Day’s actions in correcting it.
Herman Mashaba
Executive mayor of Johannesburg
Pope Francis waves as he arrives for his weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square, at the Vatican, Wednesday, June 14, 2017. Alessandra Tarantino AP Photo
These 10 gelded burros from the Ridgecrest BLM Wild Horse and Burro Program will be available for adoption at the Paso Robles Event Center Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The BLM's page on Facebook has more information: @blmcalifornia
The West Odessa Volunteer Fire Department is responding to a structure fire at 64th street and Flamingo Avenue in Odessa.
Reports claim the blaze began as a grass fire after sparks from a transformer hit the ground.
A shed was burned and several homes were threatened.
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Henrik Lundqvist won his 400th game the same way he's won most of his games in his career: He carried the team on his back. Sure, the Rangers mounted a small comeback in the third period, but it was Lundqvist who kept the score close enough to make it stand.
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Rome, July 4 - Interior Minister Matteo Salvini on Wednesday expelled three suspected Islamist extremists from Italy saying "zero tolerance for those who want to bring war into our homes". Deputy Premier Salvini, leader of the anti-migrant League party, has vowed to crack down hard on Islamist extremism.
Balenciaga is a luxury fashion house founded in 1919 in Spain by designer Cristóbal Balenciaga, but now owned by a French multinational company, Kering.
Balenciaga was once known for its elegant women’s couture:
Today, alas, Balenciaga is better known for these ridiculous and ridiculously-priced men’s “double” shirts:
This is the description of the $1,490 “double shirt” on the left:
• Lightweight breathable poplin
• Two wearing options: wear the short sleeves shirt with front drape effect or the long sleeves shirt with back drape effect
• Mix of stripes print
• Buttoned collar
• Back round pleat
• Tone-on-tone nacre buttons fastening
• Made in Italy • Handwash or dry cleaning
• Composition: 100% cotton
If you are stupid enough to want one, you’ll have to wait. Balenciaga is only taking pre-orders now and won’t start shipping until July!
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Kevin Costner in the Paramount Network's "Yellowstone." Paramount Network As the summer TV season gets underway, some highly anticipated new shows are premiering next month.
To find out which shows audiences are anticipating the most, the TV tracking app TV Time analyzed data from its 2.1 million global users to see which upcoming TV shows viewers had followed the most frequently on its app.
The list includes series like the Kevin Costner-led drama "Yellowstone" from the Paramount Network, and "Marvel's Cloak & Dagger" from Freeform.
Here are the 5 new TV shows that viewers are anticipating the most in June, according to TV Time:
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New York City Police are responding to an explosion at the Port Authority bus terminal in Manhattan.
HHS: Congressional visits to migrants wasting resources
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration says lawmakers' visits to migrant children in federal shelters are wasting staff resources that could be used to help connect kids and parents.
But Democrats say lawmakers should be granted immediate access to shelters housing about 12,000 migrant children, including about 2,000 who have been separated from their parents as a result of President Donald Trump's "zero tolerance" policy at the border.
In a letter Tuesday to leaders of the Senate and House judiciary committees, the Health and Human Services Department says nearly 500 work hours have been devoted to arranging visits for more than 70 lawmakers.
The letter says, "Many of these hours would otherwise have been spent ... verifying parental relationships."
HHS is asking lawmakers to submit visit requests two weeks in advance.
“The euro is the currency of the entire Eurozone. On the international level what counts is the surplus of the entire Eurozone, not that of Germany.” Sapin said he hoped that Trump would understand quickly how advantageous and important ties with the European Union were for the well-being of the United States.
State troopers say a temporary exit ramp closure will be in effect Saturday morning beginning at 10:45 a.m.
Exit 123 to Arkadelphia Road will be closed for approximately one hour due to construction.
Motorists can exit at Bush Boulevard and take a detour to Arkadelphia Road.
Troopers say the ramp is scheduled to reopen around 11:45 a.m.
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A Mario Woods candlelight vigil in the Bayview commemorated his death a year ago at the hands of San Francisco police on Dec. 2, 2015. The community response made headlines all year.
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ROME, July 4 (Reuters) - The Italian government has asked the European Commission to extend by a further six months a guarantee scheme aimed at easing the disposal of bad loans, two government sources said on Wednesday.
The so-called GACS scheme, introduced at the beginning of 2016, was conceived to help the country’s banks offload their bad loans and had already been extended.
At the heart of the GACS programme is a state guarantee that protects buyers of the safest - or most senior - tranche in the securitisation. That lowers its risk to that of a government bond, cutting the securitisation vehicle’s financing costs.
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After successfully launching Kindle and Echo, Amazon.com Inc. is reportedly developing a secret project codenamed ‘Vesta’ or robots for the home. Other reports say that its sales may begin as early as 2019.
According to a report from Bloomberg, the tech giant has started working on the top-secret plan, which is being led by Gregg Zehr who runs Amazon’s Lab126 hardware research and development division based in Sunnyvale, California.
Lab126 is also responsible for Amazon devices such as the Echo speakers, Fire TV set-top-boxes, Fire tablets and the ill-fated Fire Phone.
As of now it’s unclear what tasks the Amazon robot might perform. However, people familiar with the project say that the robot could be a sort of mobile Alexa.
An Amazon spokesperson told media that the company doesn’t comment on “rumors and speculation.”
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OPP have released the names of the two people who died last week in a collision near Odessa on Highway 401.
READ MORE: Fatal collision closes Hwy. 401 eastbound at Odessa
OPP Const. Roop Sandhu says that the accident occurred on May 25, because a black SUV hit the guard rail and then spun out into what Sandhu called a “live lane”. Sandhu said the transport truck was not able to stop in time, and then collided with the SUV.
As a result of the collision, the male driver of the SUV Cheng Yuan, 33, from Waterloo, Ont. and a female passenger Meiyu Li 27, from Burnaby, B.C. were pronounced deceased at the scene.
The highway was closed for nine hours on May 25.
According to OPP, the investigation is on-going.
LONDON May 3 Britain's intention in negotiations over the post-Brexit status of European Union nationals already living in the United Kingdom is to give them very similar rights to those they enjoy now, Brexit minister David Davis said on Wednesday.
Davis said it was important to quickly resolve the issue of what would happen to EU nationals living in Britain and to Britons living in other EU countries after the United Kingdom exits the bloc in 2019 because uncertainty was causing those people anxiety.
"It is the intention that they will have a generous settlement, pretty much exactly what they enjoy now, and our British citizens abroad will do the same," Davis said during an interview on BBC radio.
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The nominees for the 2018 Rock and Roll hall of fame were announced yesterday, there are 19 finalists who include:
Rage Against the Machine, Eurythmics, Bon Jovi, Radiohead and Judas Priest. Other nominees are Dire Straits, The Cars, Depeche Mode, J. Geils Band and LL Cool J…
In order to qualify for this award, a band or artist had to have had their first commercial release at least 25 years ago…
Fans can vote at www.rockfall.com/vote. The final list will be announced in December!
On Friday, U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions fired Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe a little more than a day before he was to retire. Democratic Congressman Jamie Raskin of Maryland calls the move "outrageous." He speaks with Amy Morris and Bob Moon on Bloomberg Daybreak.
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MILWAUKEE — Police arrested two people in connection with a pursuit that involved several agencies Monday night, March 19.
It ended on Milwaukee’s south side near Miner and Loomis.
Police said it’s possible there were more people in the vehicle that got away.
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More than a million euro worth of drugs and a gun has been seized by Gardai investigating a Dublin-based organised crime gang.
The semi-automatic shotgun was taken by officers when they spotted it being handed between two vehicles in the Finglas area on Monday.
In follow up searches, cocaine thought to be worth €140,000 and heroin and a mixing agent believed to be worth €900,000 were seized.
A 31-year-old man and a 53-year-old woman have been arrested.
For most of us, the iPhone 8 will arrive in a pristine box, as if it's materialized out of nowhere to land in our local Apple store. Things are a bit different if you're working on the iPhone production line, however. A pair of new videos which has shown up on Chinese social media gives []
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A LaSalle couple is celebrating winning the $25,000 early-bird prize in the Brentwood Lottery.
Tony Lee and Lucille Gervais-Lee were all smiles posing with the cheque Monday morning.
Over $620,000 in prizes are available in the lottery's main draw on Jan. 13, 2018.
Thanks for writing “Crime Rates Are Down, but Police Use of Force Is Up for Discussion.” This is an important topic that deserves more attention.
The article mentions, “The organization had presented a written draft with updated language to the Police Department in June, Ruskamp said, but no policy changes have been put into effect since.” Actually, Equity for Santa Barbara presented a list of requests to Santa Barbara Police Department in June. We offered to present a written draft with updated language to SBPD, but they have not taken us up on our offer to meet and discuss. We have been able to work with Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office further in detail and have written a draft with update language together with them.
Also, you can find our requests at change.org/p/equity-for-sb-reform-the-sbpd-use-of-force-policy.
Scott Ruskamp is a member of Equity for S.B.
Warriors guard Nick Young left in the third quarter of the Warriors-Blazers game Monday night in what was announced as a concussion.
Young was injured after an inadvertent hit to the head by Jordan Bell in the third quarter. Though he stayed in the game to for a possession after the injury, he would not to return to action.
No real details, said coach Steve Kerr. Our medical staff will check on him tomorrow. Well see where all that goes.
Young will now begin the NBAs concussion protocol tomorrow, making his availability for Thursdays matchup against the Dallas Mavericks uncertain.
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BEIJING, Aug 15 (Reuters) - The Shanghai Futures Exchange on Tuesday said it would raise margin requirements and transaction fees on fuel oil futures contracts from Sept. 1, its second adjustment to commodity trading in four days.
The exchange, one of China's major commodity derivatives markets, said it would double margin requirements for fuel oil futures contracts from 20 percent to 40 percent and hike the transaction fee from 0.002 percent to 0.2 percent of the total value. On Aug. 11, the bourse moved to limit intraday positions and raise transaction fees on steel rebar contracts with effect from Aug. 15 as it looked to ease volatile trade.
Belinelli will not play during Friday's preseason game against the Pistons.
There's been no word of the veteran dealing with an injury, so he's likely getting the night off for rest. With starting shooting guard Kent Bazemore (rest) also sidelined, the Hawks will seemingly take some looks at their deeper reserves at the position.
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This photo series documents the thrilling atmosphere of youth chess tournaments. For many of us, chess is the most boring sport in the world. However, for some people it is exactly the opposite.
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Two Brooklyn men were arrested Thursday afternoon in a stolen Penske rental truck, Pennsylvania State Police report.
ONSTAR told police the truck was traveling west on Interstate 78 in Bethlehem Township, a news release said.
Troopers used GPS to find the box truck that was registered in Indiana and stopped it on Route 33 North at Route 22 in the township, police said.
"Both occupants provided inconsistent stories and could not explain how they came into possession of the truck," police said.
Both were arrested and arraigned before District Judge Alicia Rose Zito and sent to Northampton County Prison in lieu of $25,000 bail. They remained jailed on Friday morning.
Tony Rhodin may be reached at arhodin@lehighvalleylive.com. Follow him on Twitter @TonyRhodin. Find lehighvalleylive.com on Facebook.
April 28Fujian Sunnada Communication Co Ltd
* Sees to swing to net profit at 10 million yuan to 20 million yuan in H1 of FY 2017 versus net loss at 58.7 million yuan year ago
* Says disposition of unprofitable units, selling communication related properties and increased income from liabilities as main reasons for the forecast
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Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
April 10 The following financial services industry appointments were announced on Monday. To inform us of other job changes, email moves@thomsonreuters.com.
AON PLC
UK-based Aon Plc's human resources and consulting services unit Aon Hewitt named Derry Pickford as principal, asset allocation in its global asset allocation team.
CITIGROUP INC
The investment bank said it had hired Simon Francis as co-head of leverage finance for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) from rival Credit Suisse.
ICAPITAL NETWORK
The financial technology platform that provides high-net-worth investors and their advisers access to private equity and hedge funds named Thomas Fortin managing partner and chief operating officer. [ICapital Network]
FIRST STATE INVESTMENTS
The asset management company has hired Matt Philo to lead its newly launched high yield team as part of its plan to expand its global fixed income business. (Compiled by Laharee Chatterjee in Bengaluru)
Police: Burglar held at gunpoint after child beaten
ELGIN, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a South Carolina man held a burglar at gunpoint after the suspect broke into his home and started beating his 11-year-old son.
Kershaw County Chief Deputy Jack Rushing says deputies responding to a burglar alarm at an Elgin home around 1:30 a.m. Tuesday found the homeowner with a gun trained on 23-year-old Nathaniel Roberts
Rushing says the homeowner told deputies right after the alarm went off, his son started screaming and Roberts started beating him.
Rushing said in a statement the homeowner grabbed his pistol and held Roberts for police.
Rushing says Roberts appeared to be drunk or high.
Roberts faces burglary and assault and battery charges. It wasn't known if he had a lawyer.
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WINSTED – The founders of the Connecticut Academy for the Arts in Torrington are looking to start a charter elementary school, possibly in Winsted. Teresa and John Sullivan came before the Winsted Board of Selectmen last week. They founded the…
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One person died and three other people were injured on Monday, when a car collided into the side of another car on the N4 in the Safari Gardens area of Rustenburg, paramedics said.
ER24 spokesperson Russel Meiring said paramedics arrived on the scene to find both vehicles on the side of the road.
“The occupants from both vehicles had already been pulled out and were now lying around the vehicles. Paramedics assessed one man and found that he showed no signs of life. CPR and advanced life support interventions were immediately initiated, in an effort to revive the patient,” Meiring said.
“Unfortunately, after 30 minutes, no vital sins returned and the man was pronounced dead. Three other men from the second vehicle were assessed and found to have sustained moderate injuries. Paramedics treated the men and thereafter transported them to a nearby hospital for further treatment.”
Meiring said the details surrounding this accident was unknown but would be investigated by local authorities who were on the scene.
Which behaviors do you consider cheating? I’m discovering that we all have different ideas of what exactly makes up an adulterous move and social media only complicates it more.
73% of people recently polled said a one-night stand constitutes cheating.
71% feel the same way about kissing.
As for online adultery, 69% said sexting somebody else is enough for concern.
51% thought flirting online is a no-no.
1 in 5 people believe that merely following an ex on social media is adulterous. Wow!
Other interesting stats within the survey determined that nearly a quarter of people believe that going to a strip club without your partner is cheating and 19% believe watching porn is.
(Survey found in the Deseret News)
Though the Vietnam War had been over for a decade when William E. Crawford arrived in Hanoi with a group of filmmakers and veterans in 1985, tensions persisted. The American trade embargo of Vietnam continued, the fate of missing American servicemen remained an emotionally charged question, and the United States was still demanding that Vietnam withdraw its troops from Cambodia.
Mr. Crawford had protested the war in the late 1960s as a college student. But he said a “photographer’s curiosity,” rather than ideology, was what compelled him to join the group of Americans traveling to Vietnam for three weeks. It was part of an unofficial effort to jump-start friendlier relations.
“I wasn’t interested in hearing about the ‘lessons of Vietnam,’ which always struck me as dangerously oversimplified, at best,” Mr. Crawford, now 69, wrote in “Hanoi Streets 1985-2015,” which Images Publishing will publish in June.
reposing at his residence all day Tuesday. Remains arriving at The Church of the Immaculate Conception, Rathass, Tralee on Wednesday morning at 10.45am for 11am Requiem Mass. Burial afterwards in New Rath Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in Lieu to The Alzheimers Society of Ireland. Enquiries to McElligott’s Funeral Home, Tralee.
Archangel, the first original title by Skydance Interactive, is an action-packed, story-driven shooter that was created exclusively for virtual reality. In the game, players are dropped into the cockpit of a six-story-high war-machine, a one-of-a-kind weapon that must stop a tyrannical corporation from taking over a post-apocalyptic America. Through stunningly detailed graphics, engaging storytelling techniques, and explosive action, Archangel delivers state-of-the-art VR gameplay like no other. The title will be made available on the leading VR platforms, including Oculus, Steam, Viveport, and Playstation."
Prince Huge Memorabilia Auction Heavy on the Purple
Prince Memorabilia Auction Features Purple Piano, Boots, Pants and Purple Rain Tour Microphone
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Prince's zest for purple flair will be showcased during an auction offering up incredible items from the legendary musician's life ... but you'll have to bid big to take any home.
The Prince Memorabilia auction begins online next week and features more than 200 princely items, including the purple piano he personally played ... which is expected to haul in more than $50,000.
Same goes for Prince's purple stage-worn boots, and a microphone from his Purple Rain Tour is expected to fetch at least $20k ... along with a pair of his purple pants.
Purple's not the only popular color, though ... Prince's red "Under the Cherry Moon" handwritten script notebook is also expected to get bids above $20k
The auction -- being held by RR Auction in Boston -- starts February 8 and ends February 15.
U got the cash?
The Wellcome Trust, the UK's largest charitable endowment, is preparing for tougher times ahead following a bumper £3.5bn return on its portfolio for 2016/7.
The £23.2bn fund made a 16.9% return on investments during the 12 months to September 30, slightly down on the year before, but adding to a long-run rate of 9.1% a year for the past decade that is ahead of many institutional investors. That supported spending on medical research and other charitable activities of £1.1bn during the year.
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Mike Stevens closes out our week with his usual visit to the PhotoLink Library. This time he's found a little color, something we can always use.
The Clark County Jail in Vancouver is locked down until further notice, after a reported escape attempt by the man who’s accused of killing three people at a home in Woodland. The Clark County Sheriff’s Office is now investigating the attempt by Brent Ward Luyster, which was discovered by jail staff this last Sunday night. The attempt was discovered at about 9 pm on Sunday; a sheriff’s deputy reported seeing a broken exterior window on the building, as he was walking by. SWAT was called in and the jail was swept, to try and make sure that weapons or contraband hadn’t been smuggled in; they also are working to assess the security of the entire facility, and that other inmates are not involved. Luyster continues to be held on multiple counts of first-degree murder, as he’s accused of shooting and killing three people at a home in Woodland last July. Luyster is scheduled for a court hearing at 9 am this morning, after a number of delays to this case.
CAYUGA, Ind. (WTHI) - North Vermillion basketball has hired Jacob Cummings as its new boys' head coach, according to a release from Athletic Director Martin Brown. The school announced the decision via a Tuesday afternoon press release.
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MACON, Ga. (AP) - A Georgia woman has admitted making false threats to blow up daycare centers.
U.S. Attorney Charles Peeler in Macon said in a news release that 26-year-old Jasmine Bradley pleaded guilty Monday to conveying false information and perpetuating a hoax.
Prosecutors say Bradley used Facebook to make a bomb threat in April 2017 against the Child Care Network School in Macon, where she worked. The message said a bomb had been planted and someone would "blow up every little face in that center tomorrow."
Investigators determined Bradley had posted the threat. After they arrested her while she was at work at the school, she admitted making other threats to that daycare and others in the area.
She faces up to five years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000.
If you're new to the Harry Styles fandom, I'd like to welcome you. I'm happy to have new fans to talk all things Harry with, but let me warn you: once you're with us, you're basically stuck. You see, Harry has a way about him that sucks you in and keeps you hooked for life. We're lifers, if you will. We love Harry dearly and support him endlessly, we worry that he's not sleeping enough while he's on tour, and we make fun of him when he tells a stupid joke. We're a family, this fandom, and this family is about to grow now that solo Harry is taking the music world by storm.
If you're just discovering Harry and still can't decide if he's worthy of your love (I'm not judging, but I don't understand how you could possibly waver for more than, like, three seconds), let me give you 18 reasons loving him is a totally valid and wise decision. Time to put "Kiwi" on blast and settle in, fam, because we're stuck with this British babe until the bitter end.
A Pleasant Grove woman called Dallas police early Wednesday and reported that someone had just tried to break into her car and her home. Officers were dispatched to the scene and, after taking stock of the situation, discovered that the culprits in this case had failed to moo-ve along.
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Maryland Democratic lawmakers whose committees have jurisdiction over foreign policy and investigations on Tuesday urged a probe into the resignation of national security adviser Gen. Michael Flynn and the full scope of the Trump administration 's dealings with Russia .
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Oppenheimer's Stoltzfus Says Mueller Investigation Won't Carry Market Impact
Bloomberg Intelligence’s Gina Martin Adams, John Stoltzfus, chief market strategist at Oppenheimer, and George Goncalves, head of Americas fixed income strategy at Nomura, discuss how events in Washington will impact the markets. They speak with Bloomberg's Jonathan Ferro on "Bloomberg Markets: The Open." (Source: Bloomberg)
MIAMI (WSVN) - A woman accused of killing her baby in 1990 has taken the stand for a third trial.
Ana Maria Cardona faced a judge for her third trial, Monday. Cardona had perviously been sentenced to death twice before, but both convictions were overturned.
Now, prosecutors are opting for life behind bars for the murder of her 3-year-old son Lazaro Figueroa, known to many as “Baby Lollipops” due to the design he had on his shirt.
During her testimony, Cardona maintained her innocence and said a former lover was responsible.
Lazaro’s body was found in the bushes outside of a MIami Beach home in 1990.
The child’s battered body weighed only 18 pounds, leading investigators to believe he had been tortured.
Cardona previously said the boy’s death was an accident — claiming he hit his head after falling from a bed and she discarded his body.
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BUENOS AIRES, Argentina >> An Argentine soccer fan has been declared brain dead after he was chased down the terraces of a stadium and allegedly thrown from the bleachers.
The Emergency Hospital in Cordoba says Emanuel Balbo remains on a ventilator. But the hospital’s head of surgery tells local Todo Noticias channel on Monday that Balbo will not recover.
Balbo was beaten by other fans on Saturday during the derby in Cordoba between Belgrano and Talleres that ended 1-1.
Video footage shows he was forced down the terraces to avoid more violence and pushed over the stands to a concrete staircase below.
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Balbo’s father says his son was attacked by a mob after he faced off with a man that Balbo blamed for killing his brother.
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Betty Marie Altermott, 91, died Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017, at Rosewood Care Center.
Visitation will be 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, at Gent Funeral Home in Alton. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 17, at Saint Ambrose Catholic Church in Godfrey. Burial will be at St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Godfrey.
Sen. Lindsey Graham was in town to celebrate Veterans Day after Donald Trump's victory. (Source: WIS)
South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham is one of the most unpopular senators in the country, according to a poll of senators across the country.
Coming in third place, Graham finds himself behind Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell and Arizona Sen. John McCain in the poll published Tuesday morning by Morning Consult.
Graham has a 40 percent disapproval rating with a 46 percent approval rating, according to the poll.
Junior Sen. Tim Scott, meanwhile, has a 56 percent approval rating and a 19 percent disapproval rating.
At the top of the poll is Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, who has the approval of 75 percent of Vermont voters.
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– Below is a Total Divas bonus clip from this week’s season finale with Nikki Bella teasing Brie Bella about not being her maid of honor:
– WWE stock was down 2.60% today, closing at $34.52 per share. Today’s high was $35.66 and the low was $34.45. The stock set new closing highs on Wednesday and Thursday of this week.
– Vince McMahon tweeted the following on WWE Hall of Famer Andre the Giant when responding to HBO’s trailer for their Andre documentary that premieres April 10th:
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Middlesbrough v Arsenal – Pre and post match Coverage of the Premier League encounter, which takes place at the Riverside Stadium. Both sides are desperate for points for opposing reasons, with Boro fighting for their lives in the relegation zone, and the Gunners hoping to achieve yet another top-four finish, which would go some way toward appeasing their frustrated fans
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Baton Rouge's first Rock N Roll Sushi location is still about a month away from opening, but officials with the Alabama-based chain already have applied for a building permit for a second local restaurant. The permit is for a nearly 1,500-square-foot space at 3627 Perkins Road.
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It's hard to put too much stock into what you watch during spring ball and this year what we were able to watch was limited, but one standout group that seemed to be more of a pleasant surprise was...
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Shanghai Pharmaceuticals Holding Co Ltd :
* Says its wholly owned unit received goods manufacture practice (GMP) certificate from Shanghai Food and Drug Administration
* Certificate issued pill and Chinese medicine extraction workshop of the unit and the valid period is until Nov. 30, 2022
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/AUkEVb
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
The historic photos of Onondaga Nation presented here are from the Liverpool Public Library's Fred R. Wolcott Collection. Wolcott, a Syracuse photographer, made the images between 1902 and 1915.
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Ceremonies have been held for Anzac Day, which is a day of remembrance on both sides of the Tasman Sea. The 2018 commemorations mark the 103rd anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the first world war
Several states around the country on Saturday asked cybersecurity experts to re-examine state and utility networks after a Vermont utility's laptop was found to contain malware that U.S. officials say is linked to Russian hackers. The Burlington Electric Department, one of Vermont's two largest electric utilities, confirmed Friday it had found on one of its laptops the malware code used in Grizzly Steppe, the name the U.S. government has given to malicious cyber activity by Russian civilian and military intelligence services.
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Moberly Police announced Tuesday that the department and the Missouri State Highway Patrol Division of Drug and Crime Control are investigating the death of 54-year-old Christopher James, which happened on February 2 .
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Status Quo superfan Shane Healey wants to be buried with his collection
Rocker Shane Healey admits blowing hundreds of thousands of pounds collecting trinkets including signed records, a drum-kit used on Top of the Pops and Rick Parfitt’s sunglasses. He has 650 records and has seen the group live 467 times.
But the devoted headbanger says he has already organised his own funeral and will be buried in a casket made up of his beloved 12-bar vinyls.
Unemployed Mr Healey, 45, says he spends all of his spare time and cash dedicated to following the vintage band – who are still rocking all over the world with lead singer Francis Rossi despite the death of his legendary co-guitarist Parfitt on Christmas Eve 2016.
Ponytailed Mr Healey, who has been a fan of the band since he was seven years old, said: “I can’t drink, I don’t smoke and I don’t have a woman so this is what I do.
"The Quo collection will be melted down and made into my coffin.
Doha: The Ministry of Interior calls on all Qatar's residents to carry their identity document at all times as it is the only proof of identity and proof of valid residency. The MOI highlighted the importance of showing the ID at the request of authorities, and if lost inside or outside of Qatar it must be reported to the General Directorate of Passports and replace lost ID card.
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Researchers at MIT CSAIL have developed an autonomous car that drive on unpaved or unmarked roads.
Most self-driving cars rely on 3D maps with precise measurements of lanes and cannot venture onto unmapped roads.
But MIT CSAIL's MapLite combines GPS, a normal map and laser sensors which allows the car to drive into more remote areas.
BBC Click finds out more.
See more at Click's website and @BBCClick.
Aug 11 (Reuters) - Canadian auto parts maker Magna International Inc reported a 2.5 percent rise in quarterly sales, helped by higher demand.
Net income attributable to Magna rose to $561 million, or $1.48 per share, in the second quarter ended June 30, from $558 million, or $1.41 per share, a year earlier.
The company's total sales rose to $9.68 billion from $9.44 billion. (Reporting by John Benny in Bengaluru; Editing by Maju Samuel)
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is briefed on Hurricane Harvey at the Texas Department of Public Safety building on September 1, 2017, in Austin, Texas.
AUSTIN, Texas - Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is set Wednesday to unveil his plan to enhance safety at Texas schools.
Abbott has scheduled a 10:30 a.m. news conference for the announcement.
The plan comes after a series of roundtable discussions he held on the topic in the days following the May 18 massacre at Santa Fe High School.
A gunman’s half-hour rampage killed eight students and two teachers at the school.
Click2Houston.com plans to offer a livestream of the news conference.
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Go George Go (3.40 Newcastle) is the nap selection; Truckers Glory (1.45 Bangor) is the next best
Basketball great Charles Barkley, analyst on TNT’s Inside the NBA, will guest host NBC’s Saturday Night Live March 3, the show announced on-air tonight. Barkley’s show is the next original episode of SNL after a three-week break for the Winter Olympics.
Musical guest will be hip-hop trio Migos.
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OTTAWA -- A brand of lean ground beef is being recalled because of possible E. coli contamination.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the Good Boucher brand beef was sold in Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and P.E.I., but may have also been distributed in other provinces and territories.
The agency says the recall includes 285-gram packages with a best-before date of March 21 and 510-gram packages with best-before dates of March 19 and March 21.
The CFIA says the recall was triggered by its test results and that no illnesses have been reported from eating the recalled beef.
Food contaminated with E. coli O157:H7 may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick.
Symptoms can include nausea, vomiting, mild to severe abdominal cramps and watery to bloody diarrhea. In severe cases, some people may have seizures or strokes, need blood transfusions and kidney dialysis or live with permanent kidney damage.
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Final 4th of July parade float prep includes careful teeth whitening
By Aurora Harris, Santa Clarita contributor
Kate Readmond (11) of Newhall and her twin siblings, Liam and Erin (8) assist in the final preparations of a homemade papier-mâché dinosaur, which is part of the Fourth of July parade float of the Newhall Church of the Nazarene. The NewNaz float celebrates the church’s upcoming Vacation Bible School. But first some tooth whitening on the dinosaur was in order! The float will be among many colorful patriotic entries in the SCV Fourth of July Parade, which begins Wednesday morning (today) at 9 a.m. on Main Street in Old Town Newhall, near Veterans Park.
Remember, parade rules prohibit Silly String or throwing candy. You might frighten a hungry dinosaur!
SAN ANTONIO - The driver of an 18-wheeler that rolled over and blocked the southbound lanes of U.S. Highway 281 North late Monday night was taken into custody on suspicion of driving while intoxicated.
Police said they found multiple open containers in the tractor of 58-year-old David Earl Buskirk's big rig after he lost control of the big rig and flipped it over.
The San Antonio Fire Department's emergency medical services personnel treated Buskirk for minor injuries and released him to police, who said they attempted to conduct field sobriety tests on Buskirk, but he refused.
Police said Buskirk told them he had a beer prior to the crash.
All traffic was diverted off the highway at the Josephine exit while crews worked to remove the big rig, which was filled with UTV steel chassis, from the roadway.
Buskirk is charged with driving while intoxicated-open can. His bond was set at $1,000.
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Reps urge FG to set up a Military force to deal with herdsmen excesses
The recent attack by the Fulani Herdsmen has been a concern to residents of states in the country, and that has made the House of Representatives to ask the Federal Government to set up a joint military-police task force to confront “rampaging” herdsmen, who are killing and maiming victims in various parts of the country. …
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Some of them sound too bizarre to be true.
Many of us are guilty of trying out a fad diet in a desperate attempt to lose weight, but they tend to be extremely silly and therefore don’t last particularly long.
In fact, there are so many ridiculous and unsustainable fad diets out there, some are hard to believe are real.
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O'Hearn was demoted to Double-A Northwest Arkansas on Monday, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports.
O'Hearn has held his own at Triple-A this season -- slashing .252/.325/.450 with 18 homers in 114 games -- but with Paulo Orlando, Frank Schwindel and Hunter Dozier all in need of at-bats with Omaha at the moment, the Royals' prospect will drop down a level to assure he continues to see playing time of his own. The 24-year-old will likely be back with the Storm Chasers when another spot opens up on the roster.
jose: The filthy orangutan in the WH is going to get all of us killed.
Drawn weapon cuts short a battle of wits
Bridges were burned – not built – after police arrested a 28-year-old construction worker for sending his friend to the emergency room in Kandal province’s Vihear Luong commune on Sunday.
The two chums were drinking together when they got into an argument that even intervening relatives couldn’t quiet.
The suspect then pulled a knife and slashed his pal on the head, inflicting a couple of minor injuries.
Police were called to settle the argument by arresting the knife-wielding debater.
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(Poll Workers Needed)…They will work the June 5th election.
The Office of the Registrar of Voters issued the plea. Poll workers are needed to staff polling places throughout the County for the June 5th Statewide Direct Primary Election. Poll workers are paid $65 to serve as an election clerk, or $75 as an Inspector on Election Day. No experience is necessary, but workers must be a Registered California Voter, or Legal Resident of the U.S. and at least 18 years of age. They also must attend a class that lasts 2 and a half to 3 hours, and are paid $15 for attending. Information is available at the Registrar of Voters office at 940 Main Street, Room 206 in El Centro. It is also available on their website.
Langford rushed 10 times for 26 yards and caught three passes for 41 yards in Sunday's 38-10 loss to the Vikings. He finished the season with 200 rushing yards and four touchdowns, along with 19 receptions for 142 yards.
In the last two games of the season, the Bears deactivated Ka'Deem Carey and installed Langford as the clear change-of-pace option to Jordan Howard, and he responded with 90 yards and a touchdown on 21 touches. After rushing for just 3.6 yards per carry as a rookie in 2015, he only rushed for 3.2 yards per carry in 62 rushing attempts this year, but unless Chicago brings in another running back to compete for backup duties, he'll likely begin the 2017 season as the primary handcuff option for Howard. However, if he gets the same degree of workload that he saw over the last two games of the season, he'll also carry flex value.
Hermes Investment Management, the £30.8 billion manager, has announced the launch of the Hermes Impact Opportunities Strategy, which will be managed by Tim Crockford, and supported by a team of four, the investment manager said.
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NRL: Darius Boyd disagrees with popular views that game three of Origin is the end of the road for Daly Cherry-Evans.
RAW: Game-winning INT seals the deal for Trinity against Carroll
RAW: Mansfield football's UCLA recruit 'introduces himself' to Arlington receiver
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JOHANNESBURG, March 31 South Africa's Democratic Alliance, the largest opposition party, said it would ask a court on Friday to block the appointment of new cabinet ministers after President Jacob Zuma roiled markets by sacking Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan.
"We will this afternoon file papers in the Western Cape High Court seeking an urgent interdict to halt the swearing in of Jacob Zuma’s compromised cabinet members, and the implementation of his reshuffle," the Democratic Alliance said in a statement.
(Reporting by Mfuneko Toyana Ed Stoddard; Editing by Joe Brock)
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YAKIMA — Heading into the fourth quarter of its 4A District 6 play-in game at West Valley, the Eastmont girls basketball team was on the ropes. But the Wildcats turned up the pressure at both ends of the floor and found a way to eke out a win and survive another day.
Visiting Eastmont turned a 42-35 deficit around with an excellent fourth-quarter showing, outscoring the Rams 17-9 in the final period to squeak out a 52-51 win at West…
The 6th Annual MetalCloak Stampede is one of our largest regional events each year. We expect high car counts and thousands of spectators. We are holding it in early May this year hoping for moderate temperatures and great racing for spectators! We have over 60 teams already registered!
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CHICAGO (AP) - The U.S. women's soccer team will host South Korea in a pair of exhibitions in October.
The teams will play Oct. 19 in New Orleans and meet three days later in Cary, North Carolina, the U.S. Soccer Federation said Monday.
The U.S. previously announced friendlies against New Zealand on Sept. 15 at Commerce City, Colorado, and Sept. 19 at Cincinnati. There also are home-and-home exhibitions against Canada, on Nov. 9 at Vancouver, British Columbia, and Nov. 12 at a U.S. site not yet announced.
Two men suspected of a carjacking in Connecticut were killed when the stolen car crashed into a synagogue following a police chase.
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Earlier this year, Steve and I revitalized our bird feeders. They hang right outside our kitchen window, and we had a wonderful time watching all of the birds in the area come by and eat. Then we noticed that overnight, entire bird feeders would be emptied. The birds here are hungry, but not that big.
Either we had a bigger animal eating our seed or Big Bird lived in the neighborhood.
One evening we caught the suspect, red nosed. Deer. This was not the creatures we had invited to dinner, and yet it is who showed up.
Broadcom developer Eric Anholt has offered an update on the state of the VC5 Gallium3D driver for OpenGL support as well as the work being done on the "BCMV" Vulkan driver. Additionally, the VC4 Gallium3D driver for existing Raspberry Pi devices continues to get better.Recent OpenGL VC5 accomplishments include supporting shader storage buffer objects, working 1D/3D texture mipmapping, support for textureGrad(), and many fixes. On the BCMV Vulkan driver side he has begun working on image layout support.For the VC4 driver there has been work on exposing performance counters as well as on improving the OpenGL performance.More details on these Broadcom open-source GPU driver happenings over at anholt.github.io
Columbia Fire officials say 12 families were left without a home after a Sunday morning fire at a Columbia apartment complex.
HALIFAX — Christopher Garnier has taken the stand at his trial in the death of off-duty police officer Catherine Campbell.
His lawyer opened the defence case this morning by saying Campbell died accidentally during rough sex.
Joel Pink told the 14-member jury during his opening statement today that Campbell died during a consensual sexual encounter and that it was an "unfortunate accidental death."
He also said Garnier will tell the jury what happened in the early hours of Sept. 11, 2015.
The Crown alleges he punched and strangled the 36-year-old Truro, N.S., police constable in a McCully Street apartment and used a compost bin to dispose of her body near Halifax's Macdonald Bridge.
Garnier had met Campbell in a downtown bar.
Arsenal transfer news: Unai Emery has the job of appointing his new captain
Arsenal’s club captain for the past two seasons has been German centre-back Per Mertesacker.
However, Mertesacker retired at the end of the campaign and has taken up a role as head of the club’s academy.
Laurent Koscielny skippered the side for the majority of last season, with Petr Cech, Jack Wilshere and Aaron Ramsey also sharing the role amongst others.
Campbell believes Ramsey could be the man who takes the armband off Mertesacker in the long run.
MOGADISHU: At least three people were killed when a suicide attacker set off a car bomb at a checkpoint outside the main base of an African Union peacekeeping force in the Somali capital on Monday, police said.
There was no immediate claim of responsibility.
Islamist al Shabaab militants, who want to topple the Western-backed government, have carried out similar attacks in the past.
"So far we know three of the security forces died. We believe al Shabaab is behind the attack," Mohamed Ahmed, a police officer, told Reuters.
He said the death toll was likely to go up because the bomb was powerful and it had caused damage even to nearby residential buildings.
A Reuters photographer at the scene saw the burnt-out shell of the bomber's car and another vehicle nearby on fire.
Nearly 300 members of Somalia's federal parliament were sworn in last week and they are expected to pick a new president.
(Reporting by Abdi Sheikh and Feisal Omar; Writing by Duncan Miriri; Editing by Mark Trevelyan)
A team of academic security researchers from KU Leuwen, Belgium, have discovered that medical implants like electrical brain implants are quite insecure devices because these have defected [sic] wireless interfaces.
Researchers identified that the security factor of these devices is pretty weak; the defects in their wireless interfaces can allow attackers obtain sensitive neurological data, administer shocks and intercept confidential medical data, which gets transmitted between the implant and the connected devices that are responsible for controlling, updating and reading it.
[...] By hacking neurostimulators, an attacker can cause irreversible damage to the patients by preventing them from speaking or moving. The hacking may also prove to be life-threatening, wrote the Belgian researchers in their paper that provide details about the research findings.
Authorities say a fire chief has died after he was struck by a passing vehicle while responding to a reported crash along Interstate 94 in southwestern Michigan.
The Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Department says its officers and the Comstock Township Fire Department responded Wednesday night and found an unoccupied vehicle along the eastbound lanes.
They were preparing to leave when the passing vehicle lost control and struck Comstock Township Chief Edward Switalski as he stood near the rear of his rescue vehicle. The sheriff's department says Switalski was pronounced dead at the scene and the driver who struck him was taken to a hospital with injuries.
The cause of the crash is under investigation. No injuries were reported related to the initial call that brought Switalski to the scene.
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Donald Trump’s pick to lead the UN migration agency said Monday that he has convinced member states that he holds no anti-Muslim views. The statement follows a series of reports accusing Ken Isaacs of prejudice against Islam, AFP reported. Isaacs has a long record of humanitarian work with the Christian charity Samaritan’s Purse and within George W. Bush’s presidential administration. He has been nominated by the US State Department to head the International Organization for Migration (IOM). The official is in Geneva trying to rally support for his candidacy ahead of a June vote in which the IOM’s 169 member states will choose their next director-general. The post is traditionally held by an American. The candidacy has been complicated by reports detailing incidents where Isaacs apparently tweeted or retweeted material offensive to Muslims. “After talking to me for a minute or two and hearing who I am, what I talk about, what my heart is,” questions about prejudice vanish, he said.
Illinois Gubernatorial Candidates Carry Political Baggage In Illinois, two very rich men vying for their parties' gubernatorial nominations are dominating the conversation, and it's not necessarily to their benefit.
Today more and more, historians and bloggers alike are questioning whether the actual man called Jesus existed. Unfortunately, many of the writings we do have are tainted, the authors being religious scholars or atheists with an axe to grind. One important point is the lack of historical sources. In the bible, whole chunks of his life are missing. Jesus goes from age 12 to 30, without any word of what happened in-between.
Historians have measures in terms of a burden of proof. If an author for instance is writing about a subject more than 100 years after it occurred, it isn’t considered valid. Another important metric is the validity of authorship. If the author cannot be clearly established, it makes the record far less reliable.
Back in 1991, a team of ICI firefighters were preparing to head off on the whisky trail.
The intrepid walkers were chasing the amber nectar around the Highlands for charity.
The men from the firm’s fire and safety team hoped to raise £4500 to buy a talking computer for cerebral palsy sufferer Greig Mcmurchie.
Greig (11) of Waverley Crescent, Grangemouth, was then a pupil at The Charles Brown Unit in Fallin, where a talking computer had changed his life.
Seven firemen and a medic from ICI Grangemouth headed north on the 80-mile, week-long trek round the Speyside distilleries.
Walk organiser George Macdonald said at the time: “It makes a change from the West Highland Way.”
Greig’s mum, Irene, said: “This is brilliant.”
ATHENS May 2 Greece's largest opposition party, the conservative New Democracy, said on Tuesday it would not support the deal cut by Athens and its lender when it comes to parliament.
"We will not vote in the new austerity measures that cut pension and tax Greece more," spokesman Vassilis Kikilias told Reuters.
The government has a small but working majority. It is expected to succeed in passing the new measures which stem from latest bailout review by the European Union and International Monetary Fund.
(Reporting by Lefteris Papadimas Editing by Jeremy Gaunt)
What’s in your wallet, the age-old maxim asks.
If you’re a Capital One Financial (ticker: COF) executive or director, the answer is more cash. Insiders have sold more than $156 million in stock so far this year compared with $114 million in all of 2016.
The bank’s stock is about to close a second consecutive year of gains. Shares are up 11%...
Using anonymized cell phone data from Here Technologies, Sahil Chinoy for The Washington Post mapped how far you can drive out of major cities during various times of the day. I used to do the kind of math — as I muttered in rage driving out of Los Angeles during rush hour, which by the way is four hours long.
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WIAA BASEBALL REGIONAL SEMIFINALS
Division 4
#1 Gilman 13, #5 Flambeau 6
Next: WIAA Div. 4 regional final, #3 Thorp at #1 Gilman, Wednesday at 4 p.m.
Division 2
#2 Rhinelander, 7, #3 Medford 6
Medford ends its season 13-12
WIAA DIV. 2 TOMAHAWK GOLF SECTIONAL
1. Lakeland, 319
2. Rice Lake, 323
3. Northwestern, 323
4. Medford, 327
5. Ashland, 341
6. McDonell-Regis, 342
7. Amery, 348
8. West Salem, 350
9. Neillsville-Loyal, 354
10. St. Croix Central, 362
11. Black River Falls, 368
12. Barron, 415
Lakeland and Rice Lake qualify for state
Individual state qualifiers: John Birnbaum, Mosinee, 70; Trevor Priem, Northwestern, 75; Jared Weber, Neillsville-Loyal, 76.
Medford results: T6. Tyler Kadlecek, 78; T10. Ryan Perrin, 80; T20. Dain Strick, 83; T33. Payton Nelson, 86; 65. Brady Tlusty, 99.
GIRLS SOCCER
Medford 7, Altoona 5
Medford finishes regular season 6-7
Next: WIAA Div. 3 regional semifinal, #5 Mosinee at #4 Medford, Thursday at 5 p.m.
If you’ve ever been to college, you’ve likely been told that your college years are the best of your life. Whether or not that’s true, there’s a lot to love about college. There are the parties, friendships, newfound independence, and tons of people navigating the same stressful four (or more) years right alongside you. We’re sure that experience is only heightened when you sign up for an economics class because someone like, say, Angelina Jolie is teaching it.
Though we understand that it can be hard to stay awake in class from time to time, we’re positive that having an A-list professor would give you a sudden boost of alertness. As it turns out, many celebs have moonlighted as college professors. Ahead, discover 10 celebrities who have taught college (tweed blazers optional).
The University of Alabama planned to suspend normal operations Monday evening because of a severe weather threat.
The school said in a news release that operations would be suspended from 6:30 p.m. until midnight. That means classes and campus activities scheduled during that window are canceled.
University libraries were set to close at 6:30 p.m. and some dining halls were set to close early.
Campus shelters were open to students, faculty and staff at North Campus Storm Shelter, East Campus Storm Shelter and the Magnolia Parking Deck. The Magnolia Parking Deck accepts pets accompanied by their owners.
The university plans to provide updates on Twitter at @UA_Safety.
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A crash involving a school bus and a truck has lanes closed near Martin Luther King Boulevard and Washington Avenue Wednesday morning.
The crash happened about 6:20 a.m., according to the Metropolitan Police Department.
Students were on the bus when it crashed.
“Kids are all OK,” Metro Lt. David Gordon said.
Traffic cameras show the school bus and truck in the intersection. Traffic is down to one lane on southbound Martin Luther King.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
Contact Lawren Linehan at llinehan@reviewjournal.com or at 702-383-0381. Follow @lawrenlinehan on Twitter.
The women’s soccer team posted a 5–4 shootout victory over Messiah College to claim the 2016 NCAA Division III National Championship. The game — played Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016, at Roanoke College in Salem, ­Virginia — ended in a 1–1 tie after 110 minutes of play. ­Converting ­penalty kicks in the shootout were sophomore ­Caroline Dempsey, junior Kelly Von Zup, sophomore Jessica Kovach, junior Gillian Myers and junior Megan Wolf, who converted the game-winner. The national championship is the first for the women’s soccer team and the 20th in the history of the WashU Department of Athletics.
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Baku. 12 December. REPORT.AZ/ The Nagorno-Karabakh conflict can hardly be classified as frozen. Report informs citing the Armenian media, Ambassador of France to Armenia Jonathan Lacote told a press conference.
The diplomat stressed that the conflict is not frozen, it is a real conflict that affects people and the economy. "And it worries us," ambassador said. According to him, France is determined to resolutely fulfill its duties as a co-chair of the OSCE Minsk Group. At the same time, the diplomat stressed that the conflict can not have a military solution.
The ambassador noted that France welcomes the results of the meeting of presidents in Geneva, the meeting of foreign ministers in Vienna and looks forward to the meeting of ministers in early 2018.
"The conflict is being monitored at the highest level in France, France is fully committed to the duties of the OSCE MG, but in the role of intermediary”, ambassador said.
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PARIS, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Airbus is exploring plans to lower A380 superjumbo production to as low as six aircraft per year as it battles to secure viable production of the world’s largest airliner beyond the end of the decade, industry sources said.
Squeezed by smaller but efficient twin-engined jets, Airbus has announced plans to lower A380 output to 12 aircraft in 2018 and 8 in 2019, down from an annual peak of 30, as it holds out for what its forecasters believe will be a recovery in demand.
But plans to maintain that rate are in doubt as Airbus seeks to finalise an order for 36 new aircraft from Emirates that many say will decide the fate of the prestigious European project.
Airbus has told some suppliers it is studying eventually taking the production rate down to six a year, industry sources said.
An Airbus spokesman declined to comment on production beyond the company’s previous announcements. (Reporting by Tim Hepher; editing by Luke Baker)
Would you rather watch LaVar or Lonzo Ball vs. MJ?
In a stroke of PR brilliance, clever advertising and general deadpan humor, Lonzo Ball stole the show in a new Foot Locker Father’s Day spot that knowingly uses the internet’s his large adult father LaVar Ball as a punch line.
Jayson Tatum, Jonathan Isaac and De’Aaron Fox also star in the ad, but Ball steals the show for obvious reasons. Watch below.
This was honestly the best thing the Balls could have done to let us all known that they, too, are in on the joke. At least...a little bit. I feel a little better knowing that Lonzo isn’t being oppressed by LaVar and forced to deliver boring line after boring line when not shooting jumper after jumper in a dark gym somewhere in Los Angeles.
Or...maybe that’s just what they want us to think.
Jury Selection To Begin In Kansas Mosque Bomb Plot When the FBI revealed a 2016 plot to bomb Somali immigrants in rural Kansas, Somalis said they were shocked to learn such hatred existed. Three men go on trial Tuesday and Somalis are curious to see how the justice system plays out.
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Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a serious injury collision in Kildare yesterday.
At approximately 12.30pm a 14-year-old boy was seriously injured when his bicycle collided with a 4x4 vehicle. The collision occurred on a local road between Monasterevin and Oghill (L7055).
He was taken by ambulance to our Lady's Children’s Hospital, Crumlin. The driver of the 4x4, a man in his 30s, was uninjured.
The scene was examined by Garda forensic collision investigators and the road has since reopened.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Kildare Garda Station 045-5277730 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.
KC's own Tuc Watkins brings his TV and big screen knowledge to town for an actors workshop at the KC Repertory Theatre.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina guard Sindarius Thornwell was reinstated to the team Monday after missing the past six games because of an unspecified violation of athletic department policy.
The 6-foot-5 senior will be available when the Gamecocks open Southeastern Conference play at Georgia on Wednesday night.
Coach Frank Martin and athletic director Ray Tanner reviewed Thornwell’s situation and decided he could return.
Thornwell was the team’s leading scorer and rebounder when he was suspended before South Carolina’s game with Florida International on Dec. 4. At the time, the Gamecocks (10-3) were undefeated and ranked in the Top 25. They have gone 3-3 since, including a loss last Friday night at Memphis, and have fallen out of the rankings.
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FRANK ANDRUSCAVAGE / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Rescue crews from Pottsville, Minersville and Frackville work to free the driver of the car after a crash along Interstate 81 in Foster Twp. around 3:30 p.m. Monday.
One man was seriously injured when his car collided with a box truck and was pushed into a tree just off Interstate 81 in Foster Twp. Monday afternoon.
The crash happened around 3:30 p.m. at mile marker 112.9.
Rescue crews from Pottsville, Minersville and Frackville were working to free the driver of the car as of 4:30 p.m.
Check back later and see Tuesday's edition of The Republican-Herald for more info.
At least 19 people were killed Wednesday evening, when Al Shabaab terrorists launched a car bomb and gun attack on a busy hotel and adjacent restaurant in Mogadishu, according to a police officer who talked to Reuters on Thursday. Ambulance services said another 27 civilians were taken to hospital with various injuries.
Gunmen took 20 people hostage before Somali security forces took back control of the restaurant and killed five gunmen. Witnesses said the attack was launched after the Iftar dinner for customers who are fasting for Ramadan.
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FILE - In this Thursday Jan. 6, 2011 file photo, a traditional dhow floats in the Corniche Bay of Doha, Qatar, with tall buildings of the financial district in the background. Qatar says it has pulled all of its troops from the border of Djibouti and Eritrea, East African nations that have a long-running territorial dispute which Doha had helped mediate. Saurabh Das, File AP Photo
HINESVILLE, Ga. (WSAV) — Authorities are still looking into the cause of the deadly Liberty County bush crash last week.
The school bus accident on Dec. 5 left one child dead and 24 other children injured. The driver, Evelyn Rodriguez, 62, suffered serious injuries as well.
Georgia State Patrol is investigating the incident and believes a malfunction may have caused the crash.
But records from the Liberty County School System Transportation Department show the bus has been regularly inspected.
Their records show that the bus received safety inspections from January through June of this year. The inspections began again in August and continued through October.
During each review, the school bus was serviced and minor repairs were made.
According to school records, the bus involved in the crash was deemed safe to drive on roads.
GSP’s investigation is underway. Surveillance footage inside of the crash is under review.
News 3 will continue to bring you further updates.
MIAMI (AP) - Deputy and counselors recommended institutionalizing Nikolas Cruz long before deadly massacre at Florida school.
Santa Maria police are investigating at stabbing that occurred Wednesday night at the north end of the city.
Officers were called to Gateway Liquor, 1650 N. Broadway, at about 8 p.m. to a report of a stabbing, said Sgt. Jack Dunn.
“Upon arrival, officers were unable to locate the victim or any possible witnesses,” Dunn said.
A short time later, police were advised that a 19-year-old Santa Maria man had shown up at Marian Regional Medical Center with stab wounds to his upper torso, Dunn said.
The victim, who was listed in stable condition, was uncooperative with police, Dunn said, and the investigation was continuing.
Anyone with further information is urged to contact the Santa Maria Police Department at 805.928.3781
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Northern Illinois University trustees have again voted to freeze tuition and lower fees for the upcoming 2018-2019 school year.
The (DeKalb) Daily-Chronicle reports that the school's Board of Trustees voted last week. Tuition at the school has been the same since the 2015-2016 school year. Board Chairman Wheeler Coleman says the school is "committed to keeping NIU affordable."
Tuition will be about $350 a credit hour for a student's first 11 hours. Students who have more than 12 credit hours will have tuition capped at about $5,330 for the semester, or about the cost of 15 credit hours. The rate will apply to students enrolling in the 2018-2019 school year and remain consistent for nine consecutive semesters.
Trustees also approved a half-percent decrease in undergraduate fees.
The quake struck around 2:15 p.m. in Bedford, a town southwest of Manchester. It was about 4.5 miles below the surface, the agency wrote in an online posting .
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Comic actor Tracy Morgan announced on Howard Stern’s Sirius XM show that he is working to develop a film in which he will portray legendary trumpeter and vocalist Louis Armstrong.
The project is still in its early stages of development. The script is being written by comic Jeff Stilson, who is a former producer and writer of Late Night with David Letterman, a former writer of The Daily Show, and is currently executive producing Morgan’s new series for TBS, The Last O.G.
Morgan announced on Stern’s show that he plans to channel Armstrong, rather than mimic him, for the film, which doesn’t have a release date yet. He even performed a few bars of “Mack the Knife” in Satchmo’s trademark gravelly voice.
In a previous interview with the San Diego Union-Tribute from 2016, Morgan stated: “If I had my dream movie role, it would be to play Louis Armstrong, and I would name it ‘Pops.’ He was the Michael Jackson of his generation — he pleased white people and black people. Check that out!”
Dr Wes Bellamy ripped into the US leader after violence broke out at the rally in Virginia, scolding him for failing to “call out” white supremacists.
The politician spoke to BBC Radio 4’s Today programme after the woman was killed on Saturday when a car rammed into a crowd protesting against the rally.
When asked if he had been assisted by the President, he replied: “No, I haven’t heard from 45, probably don’t expect to hear from 45.
“But I’m hoping that he comes out and he does a much better job of addressing this issue and calling out and denouncing these white supremacist acts.”
Residents of workers village in Nassarawa State were thrown into mourning following the tragic death of a man and four members of his family on New Year Day.
The family which includes father, his son and other family members were on their way to the wedding fatiha of his eldest daughter when they had a head on collision with a tanker along Lafia – Agyaragu road.
A staff of Dalhatu Specialist Hospital, who confirmed the incident said two persons sustained various degrees of injuries and were admitted at the Accident and Emergency Unit of the hospital.
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The county had zero traffic deaths in all of 2016.
After no traffic deaths in Trempealeau County for all of 2016, the news isn't so good for the new year.
Two people died in a crash just after noon on Jan. 1. They were in a car with two others that crossed the center line of Hwy. 93 near Eleva, Wis., and collided with oncoming vehicles, including an SUV.
Police declared two in the first car to be dead at the scene. The other two were flown to Rochester, Minn., in critical condition.
Two people in the SUV were taken to an Eau Claire, Wis., hospital. The third driver had minor injuries.
Also, in Jackson County, a driver was killed in an accident at an intersection of Hwy. 54 in North Bend, Wis., Saturday night. Alcohol use may have been a factor.
Eastpointe city officials on Monday began looking for homeowners and business operators who have allowed their lawns to exceed the citys six-inch height restrictions.
According to a news release, city ordinances mandate a height limit of six inches on both grass and weeds on private properties between April 1 and Oct. 31.
Property owners who are found to be in violation of the grass and weed limits will receive one warning notice per season asking them to cut their grass and remove tall weeds, city spokesman Bill Driskell said in the release.
If the owners fail to comply, a city contractor will cut the lawns and remove overgrown weeds, starting the week of April 24. The enforcement action typically will cost property owners $130.
LEWISBERRY, Pa. (WHTM) – Police are investigating a threat made by a student in the West Shore School District.
In a statement on the district’s website, Superintendent Todd Stoltz said Newberry Township police are investigating a situation that occurred after school Thursday involving threats made by a Crossroads Middle School student.
Stoltz said the administration will conduct its own investigation into the matter.
West Shore schools were operating under a regular schedule on Friday.
“We understand situations such as this can cause anxiety, but rest assured we are working with local officials to ensure we maintain a safe learning environment,” Stoltz said. “We appreciate your confidence in our ability to take all necessary actions to ensure the safety of our students, staff, and school visitors.”
Two bodies were found in the sea off Sussex this morning, police have confirmed.
A fisherman alerted HM Coastguard after finding a body about two-and-a-half miles off Shoreham Harbour about 7am.
The bodies were found early this morning. Pictures: Eddie Mitchell
The RNLI Shoreham lifeboat was launched to recover the body and as they were returning to shore a second body was spotted in the water just before 8am, police say.
Both bodies were landed at Brighton Marina where they were handed to the coroner’s officer.
They have not formally been identified at this time.
Police were unable to confirm if they were linked to the boat collision on Sunday, August 6.
Two Romanian men have been missing since the collision, another has been found dead and one survived.
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Priciest home sales in Brentwood (11717)
March 2018
The three highest-priced home sales in Brentwood last month ranged from $409,900 to $450,000.
The priciest Brentwood home sold in March was a 4-bedroom, 3-bath newly built colonial on .45 acres at 13 Evergreen Ave. that sold for $450,000. It was listed and sold by Hector Villatoro of Arvy Realty.
A 5-bedroom, 3-bath hi-ranch on .25 acres at 123 Studley St. fetched $415,000. It was listed by Miguel Almeida of Listing Pro Realty Services and sold by Raquel Carranza of Premium Group Realty.
At 227 Orourke St., a 4-bedroom, 2-bath farm ranch on .25 acres went for $409,900. It was listed by Michael Mendicino of Millennium Homes and sold by Millennium’s Brizeida Hernandez.
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Lana Terry Mars Tumblin, age 70, of 292 Ridge Drive, Laurens, S.C., of the Hickory Tavern Community, and wife of Merle Keith Tumblin, passed away on January 31, 2018, at St. Francis Hospital.
Born in Whitmire, S.C., she was the daughter of the late Allen and Sara Lanier Mars. Mrs. Tumblin retired from Cryovac and was a member of Wayside Baptist Church where she was a Sunday School teacher, choir member, volunteer at the food bank, and was the former treasurer. Terry was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 3, 2018, at Wayside Baptist Church with burial following in Forest Lawn Cemetery.
The family will be at the home of her daughter, 2180 Riddletown Road, Gray Court, SC 29645. Visitation will be held at The Kennedy Mortuary from 6:00-8:00 pm on Friday, February 2.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.thekennedymortuary.com.
Runners in festive Christmas gear flooded the Downtown Mall in Charlottesville for the first "Buddy and Brew Run.”
The three-mile run was hosted by the Paramount Theater.
Each year, the theater plays the movie "Elf" during the holidays, but this year they wanted to switch things up a bit.
They decided to add in costumes, lights, sneakers, and beer for this year’s holiday celebration.
Runners raced to Champion Brewing for their first pour and then to Three Notch'd Brewing Company for another beer before ending back at the theater to watch the movie.
“People love having fun all the time, and there's so many static holiday things to do,” says Matthew Simon of the Paramount Theater. “It's always really fun to twist it up and make it a little more fun and involve other companies as well."
The Paramount hopes to make this race an annual Christmas tradition.
Experienced goalkeeper Fatau Dauda could not make Ghana's squad for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations.
Dauda made a return to the team and trained with his colleagues at the St Thomas Aquinas School Park before the turn of the year but his efforts were deemed unsatisfactory.
The last time he played for the Black Stars in the game against Mauritius.
Dauda was seeking to making his fourth Africa Cup of Nations campaign and has featured at the last two.
He recently signed for Nigerian Premier League side Enyimba FC.
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The lineup for the special event at the Los Angeles Theatre on March 25th is lead by original Guns N' Roses drummer Steven Adler and the very first live performance of Heart guitarist Nancy Wilson's new band Roadcase Royale.
Organizers have been revealing the initial lineup over time via their official Facebook and so far the all-star concert will feature Alice in Chains' Mike Inez, Gilby Clarke (Guns N' Roses), Rudy Sarzo (Ozzy Osbourne/Dio/Quiet Riot/Whitesnake) and his brother Robert (Hurricane). The full lineup will be revealed later today here.
Agenda Wednesday
Brookfield school board, 7 p.m., school auditorium, 614 Bedford Road.
Lowellville board of education, 3 p.m., curriculum meeting, conference room, 52 Rocket Place.
Lowellville school board, 7 p.m., library/media center, 52 Rocket Place.
Lordstown Village Planning Commission, 6:30 p.m., administration building, 1455 Salt Springs Road.
Mathews school board, 6 p.m., executive session, immediately followed by 7 p.m. regular meeting, high school cafeteria, 4429 Warren-Sharon Road, Vienna.
McDonald Village Council, 6 p.m., Community Room, 500 Ohio Ave.
Struthers City Council, 5 p.m., budget workshop, followed by 6:30 p.m. finance and legislation committee meeting, council caucus room 11, municipal building, 6 Elm St.
Youngstown City Council, 4:45 p.m., finance committee, followed by 5:30 p.m. regular meeting, sixth floor, city hall, 26 S. Phelps St.
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MIAMI — A judge has decided that Florida school shooting suspect Nikolas Cruz should continue to be represented by a public defender at taxpayer expense.
Broward County Circuit Judge Elizabeth Scherer’s ruling Tuesday says Cruz has at most $28,000 in assets. Scherer says that’s not enough money to hire a private lawyer in a potential death penalty case of this magnitude.
The 19-year-old Cruz is charged with 17 counts of murder and 17 counts of attempted murder in the Feb. 14 massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. He is being held without bail.
Cruz’s lawyers have said he will plead guilty if prosecutors waive the death penalty. The Broward County state attorney’s office has not been willing to do that.
The doors at St Leonard’s Church in South Ormsby have been locked for the first time amid a series of mysterious events.
Church wardens say someone moved items around inside the building, searched through cupboards and played the organ - all without permission. They add they are unsure whether the person responsible was local or a visitor.
If you smoke pot on the sidewalks of Lowell, it's going to cost you.
Public consumption of marijuana is already illegal in Massachusetts, but Lowell voted to impose stricter penalties intended to be on par with laws regarding drinking alcohol in public, according to the Lowell Sun.
The City Council voted 9-0 in favor of adopting an ordinance that will fine anyone caught smoking in public $100 for the first offense, $200 for the second offense and $300 for the third offense and for subsequent offenses.
Fox 25 Boston reported that the council also considered banning smoking pot in front and back yards, as well as driveways, but that language failed to gain traction.
The ordinance defines public places as streets, sidewalks, parks, playgrounds, plazas, bridges and more.
Now that marijuana is legal in Massachusetts, where can you smoke?
Isaac N. Vano, 24, was charged on Thursday in connection with a shooting where the victim was shot in the head.
Are you dreaming of a white Christmas?
With Christmas only two weeks away, it seems the odds are getting less for us.
In a typical year, Sioux City has a little over a 50 percent chance of seeing a white Christmas (which is defined as one inch of snow or more on the ground).
Northern Siouxland usually has a better chance of seeing snow on the ground for Christmas where their chances are between 60 and 75 percent.
Only time will tell what we see out there by December 25th.
A driver has died after a collision between two tractor trailers resulted in a fire on Highway 401 between Deseronto Road and Highway 49 Wednesday morning.
Emergency services were called to the crash at approximately 6:40 a.m. Fire crews were still on scene fighting the fire that had engulfed one of the tractors in the westbound lanes as of 10 a.m.
The Ontario Provincial Police closed the westbound lanes at Deseronto Road.
The OPP say the lanes “will remain closed for an extended period of time” as their collision reconstructionist investigate the scene.
They add that updates will be provided as they become available.
A: Have you ever seen a lunar eclipse?
B: When I was a kid I went to the planetarium and saw one through a telescope.
A: An eclipse is when the Earth’s shadow covers the moon, so it looks like a bite has been taken out of it.
B: That’s right. In the olden times people believed it happened when the “sky dog” demon was eating the moon.
A: 你看過月食嗎？
B: 我小時候去天文館用望遠鏡看過。
A: 月食是因為地球的陰影蓋住月球，所以看起來好像月亮缺了口。
B: 對呀，古時候的人還認為月食是「天狗吃月亮」。
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Five things we learned from the Golden State Warriors' 129-120 game five victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers -- and 2017 Finals championship -- Monday at Oracle Arena: Two dominant perspectives emerged in the immediate aftermath of Golden State's title-clinching victory and Kevin Durant's bucket-list box check-off. The first was that anyone who didn't get giddy over or bow to Durant getting his championship ring was a "hater" who somehow doesn't understand or value the free market or Durant's ability to choose his team last summer in free agency.
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A teenage girl who has memories of her mom in every corner of Leland now has the community wrapping its arms around her family. Talia Yaakoby and her family lost their mother Kristie to cancer back in 2013.
A teenage girl who has memories of her mom in every corner of Leland now has the community wrapping its arms around her family. Talia Yaakoby and her family lost their mother Kristie to cancer back in 2013.
* Showers/storms Linger for Today * Quieter Friday * Much Cooler Early Next Week ---------------------------- This morning/Today: Scattered showers and storms continue passing through the region. There are some areas of patchy fog and morning temps will be in the 60s. The U.P. appears to hold onto the clouds for a good portion of the day but skies are mostly dry with highs in the 70s. The Lower Peninsula clears out for most with at least partly sunny skies. There is the&...
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Ignore quit notice by Niger Delta militants | PANDEF tells Yorubas, Hausas – YNaija
Jonathan was not competent in anything, he is the worst – Balarabe Musa – YNaija
Osinbajo is a mere figurehead, he is not in control – PDP – YNaija
Assign portfolios to newly appointed ministers | Reps tell Osinbajo – YNaija
Jonathan is shameless for saying he fought corruption – Sagay – YNaija
Police forced me to admit to crime –Robbery suspect – Punch
Nothing Special About Cameroon — Ogba – Vanguard
We’ll make abductors of Lagos school boys give up arms, says Akeredolu – The Nation
How plot against Buhari failed at House of Reps – Daily Trust
‘Seventeen dead’ in Burkina Faso attack – BBC
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Arcturus Therapeutics Ltd:
* ARCTURUS THERAPEUTICS APPOINTS MARK HERBERT AS INTERIM PRESIDENT
* ARCTURUS THERAPEUTICS - APPOINTMENT OF MARK HERBERT AS INTERIM PRESIDENT FOLLOWS DECISION OF BOARD TO TERMINATE JOSEPH E. PAYNE AS PRESIDENT AND CEO Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Indra Rinzler, a 35-year Nevada County resident and longtime student of astrology and the enneagram of personality, will lead a workshop on these topics from 7 to 9 p.m. March 30, at Inner Path, 200 Commercial St., Nevada City. There is a $20 charge for the workshop.
Rinzler said astrology and the enneagram offer us maps to help in understanding our self better.
"They are examples of forces of nature, live forces, that through their science base, combined with our own intuition, offers us a path to unlock the doors of deep self-knowledge," he said.
He said enneagram shows the patterning of personality, the personality's "mechanical nature."
"This unique workshop is an introduction to these ancient and sacred modalities designed to help you to wake up to who you really are," Rinzler said.
The two-hour workshop is intended for all levels, from beginner to experienced practitioner.
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WHITTIER, Calif. (AP) — Authorities are investigating the deaths of two women believed to be mother and daughter who were found dead at a Southern California home.
Officials say police responded in Whittier late Monday following reports that two people were unresponsive.
The Los Angeles Times reports the women — one believed to be in her 70s; the other in her 90s — died at the scene.
Police Lt. Jay Tatman says there were no obvious signs of foul play at the home east of Los Angeles. The coroner’s office will determine the causes of death.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The city stepped up to help a disabled Albuquerque teen.
Two years ago, doctors diagnosed Kyle Osborne with terminal cancer. Back in October, KRQE News 13 showed how he makes a trip everyday along Universe down to Paseo Del Norte to the Walgreens.
Osborne noted how the sidewalk ends, forcing him into the street for about 1,000-feet, so KRQE News 13 took his concerns to the city.
Now, the city says they have put in an asphalt trail until something more permanent can be done.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Miki Sudo (MIHK’-ee SOO’-doh) downed 37 franks to win her fifth straight title in the women’s competition of the annual Nathan’s Famous July Fourth hot dog eating contest.
The Las Vegas competitor fell short of the 41 hot dogs she consumed last year but still beat out second-place finisher Michelle Lesco, of Tucson, Arizona. Lesco chowed down 28 wieners and buns.
Thousands of attendees braved 83-degree temperatures and a heat index of 91 degrees to witness the annual July Fourth competition on the Coney Island boardwalk.
Ten-time winner Joey “Jaws” Chestnut will confront 20 other men during the men’s competition later Wednesday for the coveted Mustard Belt.
Sudo was a fan favorite, drawing big cheers from the crowd during her performance, which was slightly delayed after she requested new water to soak her buns.
The 25,000-square-foot coworking location is in the Legacy West Urban Village at the Dallas North Tollway and Legacy Drive. The facility is expected to house as many as 500 workers.
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UNCW pitcher Josh Roberson was selected by the Miami Marlins in the 12th round of the Major Baseball League draft Wednesday.
The junior righthander, who missed most of the season while dealing with tendinitis in his elbow, started four games and made one relief appearance for the Seahawks.
He struck out 23 batters in 20 innings and finished with a 1.80 ERA.
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Del Potro recorded just his seventh victory over Federer in a pulsating final at Indian Wells at the weekend.
Both players could be seen getting irate at some points during the match as they traded blows.
Federer at one point aimed some barbed comments towards the umpire for a call he thought was out, only for hawkeye to prove the decision was correct.
And Del Potro also remonstrated with the official for not controlling the noisy crowd at times.
A day after actress-producer Priyanka Chopra got a notice from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) for an illegal construction, her mother Madhu Chopra's spokesperson said on Wednesday the "the required appropriate measures" were being taken."We have received the notice from the BMC. We are coordinating with the officials and have already taken the required appropriate measures," Madhu's spokesperson said in a statement.According to a report, Priyanka got a notice from the BMC on Tuesday for unauthorised construction in the premises of her Oshiwara office and the adjoining commercial premises rented out by her.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Gse Systems Inc
* GSE Systems announces second quarter 2017 financial results
* Q2 adjusted earnings per share $0.08
* Q2 earnings per share $0.04
* Q2 revenue rose 37.9 percent to $17.1 million
* ‍Backlog totaled $68.6 million at June 30, 2017 compared to $73.2 million at December 31, 2016​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
April 13 Banro Corp-
* Banro announces Q1 2017 production results
* Banro Corp- recoveries at twangiza during q1 of 2017 continued to be impacted by blend of ore types based on available run-of-mine ore
* Banro Corp - Banro produced 46,215 ounces of gold during q1 2017, twangiza contributing 23,115 ounces of gold,namoya with 23,100 ounces of gold
* Banro Corp - qtrly total ore mined for twangiza mine 603,460 tonnes, up 31 percent, qtrly total ore mined for namoya mine 487,629 tonnes, up 29 percent Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
"It took 10 years, and I'm so glad this project is finally out. It is something that is very close to me and I'm excited for the world to finally hear it," Davis said in a press statement.
"I've bared my soul for so fing long, I thought it'd be really cool to pull listeners in a different direction for once," the singer added. "I'm taking them out of that dark place and into somewhere that's spiritual, positive, and makes them really think. It's just art. I've changed lives with Korn, but I wanted to open minds with this s."
"What It Is" arrives with a music video, with the ominous images of Davis behind bars and being beaten by authority figures. Watch the video - here.
PARKLAND, Fla. — Authorities say the brother of the teen charged with killing 17 people at a Florida school has been arrested for trespassing at the same school.
A Broward Sheriff’s Office report says 18-year-old Zachary Cruz was arrested Monday afternoon at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School and charged with trespassing.
The report says the teen was found riding his skateboard at the school though he had received prior warnings from school officials to stay away from the campus. The report adds that Zachary Cruz told the arresting deputy that he was there to “reflect on the school shooting and to soak it in.”
His 19-year-old brother, Nikolas Cruz, faces 17 first-degree murder charges in connection with the Feb. 14 shooting.
Jail records didn’t immediately list an attorney for Zachary Cruz.
NEW YORK, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Verizon Communications Inc and the National Football League have reached an agreement for a multi-year digital streaming deal, Verizon said on Monday.
Under the five-year deal, Verizon renews its agreement to stream NFL games on its mobile devices but loses its exclusive rights to the airings.
“Verizon’s portfolio of premium digital and mobile media properties, including Yahoo Sports, will stream in-market and national games, including national pre-season, regular season, playoff games, and the Super Bowl nationwide to sports fans – regardless of mobile network,” Verizon, the no. 1 U.S. wireless carrier, said in a statement.
The partnership takes effect in January.
The financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
WRENTHAM, Mass. (AP) - Police have found a carrier full of kittens they say were "steaming hot" on the side of a Massachusetts highway.
WCVB-TV reports two drivers called police and animal control Tuesday when they noticed a cat carrier on the side of Interstate 495.
Police said the five kittens inside were brought to King Phillip Animal Rescue in Plainville.
The kittens appear to be fine, but one's condition is unclear. The carrier was in the sun for an unknown length of time before being reported.
The kittens are so small that they're being syringe- and bottle-fed for the next two weeks. People are encouraged to donate kitten formula to the rescue effort.
Police are seeking the public's help in identifying who left the carrier on the side of the highway.
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State of the Union speeches are notorious for being forgotten within a week. But I hope we never forget the faces of the six grieving parents who sat in the balcony as the President said the names of their slain children. I’ve seen that look before: a veil of composure shattered instantly at the sound of a beloved’s name. It is a kind of agony that is as visible as a gut punch.
The Leadership Manatee Alumni Association is honoring William C. Robinson Jr. as the 23rd Kent C. Schulz Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient. The award recognizes Robinson’s community service, which includes serving on the board of the Manatee Chamber of Commerce and Lakewood Ranch Medical Center. He has been the chair of the board for Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee, the City of Bradenton Downtown Development Authority and 12th Judicial Circuit Nominating Commission and is active in the Goodwill Manasota Veterans Task Force and the Manatee Food Bank.
The award will be presented at the Leadership Manatee Alumni Association’s annual luncheon Wednesday, April 11.
Robinson, a 2007 graduate of Leadership Manatee, is a principal attorney at Blalock Walters, specializing in real estate and land use zoning and development law.
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Several weeks after a horrific hurricane, the situation on the ground in Puerto Rico remains dire. Residents are scrambling daily for food, water, supplies – and cash.
Recently, a contingent from Hartford – lead by CT resident Elliot Matos - traveled to Puerto Rico on a relief mission.
Hartford Courant reporter Vinny Vella and photographer Patrick Raycraft chronicled the journey. …They produced a five-part report entitled “Hartford to Homeland – Delivering Relief to Puerto Rico.”
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Goldman: Golden or Tarnished?
To the Editor: I couldn’t help feeling a certain déjà vu reading “Bet on Goldman” (Cover Story, Jan. 27) and the comments of its CEO, Lloyd Blankfein. More focus on small-balance lending, broadening service lines; we’ve heard it all before. Thank God there was no further chatter about trading fraud-drenched crypto tokens or useless blockchain schemes.
Every time GS stumbles on the trading side, the same tired “new ideas” are rolled out and treated as gospel by the financial press. Fact is, the...
Federer, the brainchild behind the Laver Cup, was in Chicago yesterday to promote the tournament he founded.
After shaking off a gruelling defeat against Juan Martin del Potro in the Indian Wells final on Sunday, Federer was on American soil trying to promote the second edition of the Laver Cup which was given its debut last year in Prague.
Joined alongside tennis legends Rod Laver and John McEnroe and ATP star Nick Kyrgios, Federer was discussing how the Laver Cup which pits Europe against the Rest of the World could affect the Davis Cup.
And Federer is confident that the Laver Cup will inspire positivity across the sport.
Students at Jefferson are helping spread the message to be kind, not only during Random Acts of Kindness week, but all the time. Camryn Murphy and Bryanna Geiger helped create this design on the playground fence to remind students to be kind.
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Odisha rulling BJD leading in 2nd phase of Panchayat Polls, BJP gaining maximum in Panchayat Polls
Bubaneswar: In the second phase of Panchayat Polls ruling BJD continues to lead in Zilla Parishad zones. As per the latest report local TV channels BJD leading in 51, BJP-30, Cong-2, Others-1 out of total polled Zilla Parishad zones-174.
BJP leads in 3 ZP zones in Bolangir, 2 ZP zones in Sambalpur; BJD leads in 3 ZP zones in Boudh . Out of 4 ZP zones in Balikuda block in Jagatsinghpur dist, BJD leads in 3 zones and Congress in 1 zone.
It should be noted that Polling for the second phase of panchayat elections has concluded and counting has begun on Wednesday. Around 60 percent polling was seen in the second phase till 12 noon. Violence was reported in Boudh, Athagarh and other regions.
Polling was held for 173 zilla parishad zones under 65 blocks in 29 districts while in Polsara Zilla Parishad an uncontested win was witnessed earlier. While polling continued from 7 am to 1 pm, counting began thereafter.
On 'America's Newsroom,' Republican congressman from New York says President Trump would make a serious mistake getting rid of Mueller.
Trending on Twitter right now: the hashtag #CulinaryCardinalSin.
What this is, is kitchen decisions resulting in disaster, like using fat-free cheese instead of the real stuff.
Here’s what people just won’t stand for when it comes to their food:
I am one of “those” people who like pineapple on pizza, so, sorry(?)
…I also like dipping potato chips in ice cream.
The reason I am writing this is because I can’t get past the guy who put Peeps on his pizza! What’s your #CulinaryCardinalSin?
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Police in Florida are investigating an incident at a nightclub where a photographer said he was "sucker punched" by singer Chris Brown.
Tampa police spokesman Stephen Hegarty says 28-year-old Bennie Vines Jr. was hired by Aja Channelside to take photos during an event hosted by Brown.
Vines told officers that while he was snapping photos early Monday, Brown punched him. Brown was gone by the time officers arrived. Vines refused medical treatment and told officers he wants to prosecute because of a minor lip cut.
The club confirmed the incident on its Facebook page Monday and apologized to patrons.
Brown, singer of the hit "Five More Hours" and the recent track "Privacy," completed probation in a 2009 felony assault case for an attack on singer Rihanna, his then-girlfriend.
An email to the representative listed on Brown's website was not immediately returned.
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The World Boxing Council launched a new campaign “I Fight for Mexico.” The campaign’s main goal is to inspire and encourage values of solidarity and unity through hard work nationwide.
This initiative invites all people to stand proud and together stating “I fight for Mexico,” so we are all as one, giving our utmost, whatever our daily activity. The goal is to offer the very best of ourselves through solidarity in benefit of our Great Mexico.
Join us at: http://wbcboxing.com/votaMexico/
According to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, more than 30,000 Americans are living with the disorder. It currently has no cure, though a drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration treats the underlying cause of the disease.
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LONDON, Ont. — A fire chief in southwestern Ontario has retired amid allegations that his department was plagued by a culture of harassment and retaliation.
The City of London says in a press release that Chief John Kobarda is retiring “effective immediately” after 27 years as a firefighter in the city, 14 of which he spent in the top job.
London Abused Women’s Centre executive director Megan Walker says she has received more than 30 complaints in less than a week from London firefighters alleging that they are shouted at or discriminated against by superiors, and punished for standing up for their colleagues.
Walker says the allegations do not name Kobarda specifically, but that he bears responsibility as the leader of the department.
She says Kobarda’s retirement is a step in the right direction but that full culture change will not happen until all officials who contributed to the alleged harassment are held accountable.
London Mayor Matt Brown declined to comment on the harassment allegations.
SYDNEY, March 29 Australian retail group Premier Investments Ltd on Wednesday said it had purchased a 10.8 percent stake in department store owner Myer Holdings Ltd , but added it had no plans to make a takeover offer at this time.
Shares in Myer, Australia's biggest department store operator by sales, surged 18 percent on Monday after about 10 percent of the stock changed hands in a single trade, sparking speculation of corporate activity.
Shares closed down 0.4 percent on Wednesday before the announcement from Premier Investments.
(Reporting by Jamie Freed; Editing by Randy Fabi)
A 25-year-old Chinese male had been arrested by the Customs at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), while attempting to smuggle out foreign currency bills worth Rs.11.5 million to Singapore yesterday.
The suspect, who was on tourist visa, had in his possession 100,000 currency bills of Singapore Dollar.
San Benito police say they have all the information they need to make an arrest – but apparently there won’t be one, because the victim is refusing to cooperate.
The 17-year-old boy who was stabbed in the back last Friday is not talking to investigators. Neither is his family. The teen and another person had gotten into a fight in the middle of the day Friday at a residence on the 100 block of Las Palmas Street.
The teen got a knife wound to his back, was hospitalized, but has since been released. Police know who the suspect is but can’t bring him in because the victim is not pressing charges.
SINCE it launched in the US a decade ago, Google Street View cameras have captured much of the Western world and beyond.
And in cities such as Edinburgh, where the Google team has performed multiple shoots, the historical view function allows us to effectively peel back the veneer of time, viewing images stretching back into what is now a different era. Like a fine whisky, it’s a function that is guaranteed to get better with age.
A crash turned deadly in Fair Oaks early Monday morning.
Around 2 a.m., a car hit a concrete wall at the intersection of Fair Oaks and Sunrise boulevards, killing a passenger. Another person who was in the car was transported to the hospital with major injuries.
Officers were on scene for nearly two hours clearing debris from the crash.
The cause of the crash is now under investigation.
- Above is Kenny Omega and Kota Ibushi vs. Adam Page and Cody from Sakura Genesis in April. Cody gets the roll-up (with the tights) on Ibushi for the victory.
- ROH's latest "5 Count" looked at the biggest stories in 2018 so far. The group includes: Bully Ray going from enforcer to menace, Sumie Sakai crowded as the first WOH Champion, Bullet Club having issues, Jay Lethal ends Dalton Castle's reign, and Supercard of Honor setting attendance record/HonorClub launches.
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- At ROH Honor Re-United there will be a ROH International Cup (US vs. UK) and the first two entrants have been announced. First to be announced was Jimmy Havoc and Joe Henry.
Bess Myerson was a self-interested 'b--ch': ex-husband As Ed Koch heaped praise on his gal pal Bess Myerson, an ex-husband called the former beauty queen a “bitch,” a “liar, a thief and adultress,” newly released FBI files...
Beauty and the beasts Bess Myerson, whose death last month at 90 was disclosed this week, was a towering public figure for nearly half a century before suffering a terrible fall from grace. Most...
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A billboard advertising a television show is displayed near the offices of the Ten Network in Sydney, Wednesday, April 14, 2017.
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HIALEAH, FLA. (WSVN) - A home surveillance camera helped police capture an alleged thief involved in several South Florida burglaries.
Twenty-year-old Bryan Canut now faces multiple charges, including burglary and grand theft.
According to police, Canut was seen stealing a lawn mover from a homeowner’s tool shed by surveillance cameras at Hialeah home.
The burglary happened along west 79th Place near West Eighth Avenue.
Police said the video helped them link Canut to at least two other crimes in the area.
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LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - Miss Kentucky Molly Matney shared this amazing video on her Facebook page last week, as she was serenaded by Jalen Heater, of Glasgow.
With a voice like that, this is not the last we've heard of Jalen.
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The President of the “Founding Parliament”, Garegin Chugaszyan was noticed in public in 23rd of April, during the rally. Yesterday he visited the Armenian Genocide memorial complex together with his friends from the “Founding Parliament” to pay tribute to the victims of the Genocide. When stepping down from the memorial complex, he was met by the police and taken to prison.
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Washington, D.C. tax payers pay the most - by far - per capita of tax payers in any state in the country. The average taxes paid per person in the District of Columbia last year was $37,000 per person for federal income, payroll, and estate taxes, according to The Associated Press .
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Prue Leith has said she is “close” to landing her “dream job” of replacing Mary Berry on the Great British Bake Off after reports suggested she was the frontrunner to become a judge when the show moves to Channel 4.
The cookery guru, five years younger than Berry at 76, said she had had two auditions and lots of meetings about joining the programme, but had not yet been told she had made the grade.
She believes there is “one other” person in the running to land the role alongside Paul Hollywood, who is the only remaining member of the original BBC line-up to stay with the show after Berry and hosts Sue Perkins and Mel Giedroyc opted not to go to Channel 4.
Baku. 12 June. REPORT.AZ/ Price of Azerbaijani Azeri LT CIF crude oil put for sale on world markets soared by $ 0,01 or 0,01%.
Report informs, price of oil brand Azeri LT CIF now makes $ 77,38 / barrel.
Notably, minimum price of Azeri LT CIF was recorded in December 2001 ($ 19.15) and maximum value of the brand was registered in July 2008 ($ 149.66).
Original Air Date: 2/26/2016. American Red Cross chapter CEO Gary Strong and Sacramento Police Department Chief Sam Somers join Scott Syphax to discuss how people can be better prepared for life’s emergencies.
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SAO PAULO, May 30 (Reuters) - Power company China State Grid Corp Ltd will invest 140 billion reais ($38 billion) in Brazil over the next five years, including investments in transmission, generation and other segments, an executive said on Wednesday.
Investment in the transmission segment alone will total more than 90 billion reais, said Qu Yang, vice president of State Grid´s Brazilian unit, speaking in Chinese at a conference in Sao Paulo.
($1 = 3.7240 reais) (Reporting by Jake Spring; Editing by Lisa Shumaker)
Johnson is finalizing a one-year deal to remain with the 76ers, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Johnson played a solid role off the pine for the 76ers last season, even drawing 18 starts. Functioning as a reserve center behind starter Joel Embiid, Johnson averaged 4.6 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.6 assists across 15.8 minutes while shooting 53.8 percent from the field. Unless Philly makes any significant moves to its frontcourt rotation, Johnson should slot into a similar role during 2018-19.
During an interview with the cast of Ocean’s 8 Xilla Valentine asked Awkafina if she took Sandra Bullock and Cate Blanchett to the bodega for a New York classic. The Chopped Cheese Sandwich.
Ocean’s 8 starring Rihanna and Sandra Bullock hits theaters this weekend.
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WYOMING, Ohio (AP) — The father of an American college student who was imprisoned in North Korea and was returned to his home state of Ohio in a coma says the family is "adjusting to a different reality."
Fred Warmbier (WORM'-bir) told Fox News' Tucker Carlson on Wednesday that his son, Otto, was "terrorized and brutalized" during his 17-month detention and has been in a coma for more than a year.
The father says that he and his wife, Cindy, only learned of their son's condition last week.
The 22-year-old University of Virginia student was medically evacuated from North Korea and arrived in Cincinnati late Tuesday. He was then taken by ambulance to a hospital.
A hospital spokeswoman has not provided an update on his condition, but says his parents plan to hold a Thursday morning news conference.
The military have removed Sergei Skripal’s car from an industrial estate in Salisbury as investigations into his attempted murder continue. Earlier this week the Prime Minister expelled 23 Russian diplomats as a consequence of the nerve agent attack.
The House Intelligence Committee has released the FISA memo documenting FBI and NSA abuses:
President Trump cleared the release of the memo, which was previously classified, on Thursday. Here’s his statement on the memo:
Right before the memo’s release on Friday, lawmakers spoke to reporters about its key points as highlighted by Rep. Devin Nunes (R-Calif.) and others on the House Intelligence Committee.
“The Steele [Peegate] dossier formed an essential part of the initial and all three renewal FISA applications against [Trump advisor] Carter Page,” reported the Washington Examiner. “[Former FBI Deputy Director] Andrew McCabe confirmed that no FISA warrant would have been sought from the FISA Court without the Steele dossier information.”
“The political origins of the Steele dossier were known to senior DOJ and FBI officials, but excluded from the FISA applications.”
Watch this space as this story develops – keep checking back to this article for updates.
Police have charged a man in connection with a Dartmouth break and enter theft.
In a media release, Halifax Regional Police said shortly before 7:30 p.m. Sunday, officers were called to the area of Bowser Avenue in Dartmouth in relation to a suspicious male walking down the street carrying large power tools.
The caller was aware there had been recent break and enters into sheds and garages in the area and felt this was unusual.
Police determined at least one of the items was stolen from a garage in the area.
In this edition of the Brief from Brussels: The EU’s foreign policy chief says the bloc will never be a ‘military player’ in Syria, as a donor conference is hosted in Brussels; and Brexit Britain, tarnished by the recent Windrush scandal, faces pressure to come up with a quick system of ‘registration’ for EU nationals in UK.
Embattled Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, Maikanti Baru, on Friday joined President Muhammadu Buhari to observe the Juma’at service at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
Baru arrived the Villa shortly after the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu, met with the President.
The NNPC boss was first sighted at the Vice-President’s Wing of the Presidential Villa before he proceeded to the Office of the Chief of Staff to the President, Abba Kyari.
After his meeting with Kyari, Baru joined Buhari and Muslim faithfuls to observe the Juma’at service in a mosque inside the Presidential Villa.
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Dapo has shared the visuals to his hit single, 'Necessary'.
After signing a management deal with Praiz under the wings of X3M music, Dapo, the singer has followed up with the video to his major single, Necessary.
'Necessary', sees Dapo telling the story of his growth in the industry and why he feels being successful is a necessary feat.
The video directed by RCube of Capital Dreams Pictures.
Authorities say a teenager who was running from a dog accidentally shot himself in North Charleston Monday night.
Officials with North Charleston police say the 16-year-old will be charged with unlawful possession of a firearm by a person under 18.
According to police, the incident happened on Dublin Street. The juvenile was transported for treatment.
Police responded to the 3200 block of Dublin Road, near the Pepperhill community, according to Charleston County Consolidated Dispatch.
The call came in at 7:02 p.m.
EMS and North Charleston Fire crews also responded.
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Shay Mitchell's Dreamy Backyard Makeover
It's no secret Shay Mitchell has incredible style when it comes to fashion, but the Pretty Little Liars alum is proving she's an interior design maven, too. Her L.A. home and guest house are already gorgeous, so the actress and YouTube star turned her attention to that all too often neglected spot: the backyard.
More than 90,000 older Australians will soon be able to earn an extra $50 per fortnight without affecting their pensions.
The federal government is expanding the pension work bonus from $250 to $300 per fortnight, allowing people to earn up to $7800 per year without impacting their payments.
The scheme will also be expanded to allow self-employed retirees to earn up to $300-per-fortnight without copping a whack to their pensions.
Senior bureaucrats expect 88,750 pensioners and 1000 allowance recipients will receive a boost to their payments because of the more generous work tests.
Another 1050 people will get a payment for the first time, officials told a Senate estimates hearing on Thursday.
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Where the Providence zoning board granted a two-year special use permit allowing a university and its wholly-owned subsidiary to use real property as a pay parking lot, the board was not required to make the additional findings envisioned by Providence Zoning Ordinance §1901(B)(3)(c). “Appellants maintain that Providence Zoning Ordinance §1901(B)(3)(c) also applies to Brown [University] and ...
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YEREVAN, APRIL 24, ARMENPRESS. Head of “Yelk” bloc parliamentary faction Nikol Pashinyan continues insisting that the only agenda during negotiations with authorities on April 25 will be the peaceful transition of power without any shocks, Pashinyan announced in a press conference with international media outlets.
“Tomorrow talks will be restored and I hope that the ruling party and the transitional government will not make any attempts to remain in power. The only agenda of the talks can be the peaceful transition of power without any shocks”, ARMENPRESS reports Pashinyan as saying.
He added that their first demand was Serzh Sargsyan’s resignation, and the second demand will be the appointment of people’s candidate by the National Assembly, who can in no case represent the ruling Republican Party.
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VP Pence Visiting Vegas City Hall Saturday The walk was organized in conjunction with the Mayor's Faith Initiative as a way for the community to heal following the devastating shooting at the Route 91 concert last weekend.
Free Parking At City Hall For First Friday TonightA free city shuttle will be available to take people to and from the event and a ribbon cutting for the community healing garden. The temporary shuttle stop for the Downtown Loop will be near Clark Avenue and Main Street on the east side of the street. The shuttle will pick up approximately every 20 minutes.
BERLIN (AP) - The new leader of one of Germany's governing parties says she plans to join a protest against working conditions at Amazon during a visit by company CEO Jeff Bezos to Berlin.
Andrea Nahles, the chairwoman of the center-left Social Democrats, said she would take part in a demonstration Tuesday outside publisher Axel Springer's Berlin offices, where Bezos is to be presented with an award for his "visionary entrepreneurship" in online business and digitalization strategy at the Washington Post.
Nahles argued that Amazon's tax practices and working conditions aren't worthy of a prize.
She is seeking to boost her party's profile after a disastrous election result last year and its decision to enter the new German government as conservative Chancellor Angela Merkel's junior partner.
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - The U.S. Commerce Department says recreational anglers in the Gulf of Mexico will have 39 more days to fish federal waters for red snapper, a popular catch that's still recovering from nearly disastrous overfishing.
Gulf state officials praised the decision to reopen the federal season off Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida for three-day weekends through Labor Day, plus three holidays.
However, an environmental group and a charter captains' association estimate that anglers will take nearly triple their allocated quota of the sport and panfish under the plan, potentially canceling next year's recreational season entirely.
A three-day anglers' season that started June 1 had been set because anglers went over last year's quota.
SYDNEY (Reuters) - More than 80,000 runners took part in Sydney's annual City2Surf race on Sunday, with 2016 champion Harry Summers defending his title in 42 minutes and 16 seconds, media reported.
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Celia Sullohern was the first woman to complete the 14-km (8.7 mile) run from the Sydney central business district through to Bondi Beach in a time of 47 minutes and 11 seconds, according to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
Three-time Paralympic Gold Medallist Kurt Fearnley won the wheelchair event.
The City2Surf started in 1971 and raised over A$4 million ($3.16 million) this year for hundreds of charities, according to the official race website.
2019: Give us Presidency or give us Biafra – Ohaneze
The youth wing of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council, has revealed that their agitation for Biafra will stop if the presidency is zoned to the Igbo come 2019. The youth wing of the Igbo group made this known in a statement issued in Enugu. The group noted that the Igbo will take one of…
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Police in Roswell continue to investigate a fatal shooting
ROSWELL, N.M. (AP) — Police in Roswell continue to investigate a fatal shooting over the weekend.
They say 25-year-old Andrew Joseph Morro died shortly after being transported to a hospital after Saturday night's shooting.
His body has been sent to the New Mexico Office of the Medical Investigator in Albuquerque for an autopsy.
Police say Morro was shot at a residence in the northeast part of Roswell.
They say investigators know who the shooter is, but there have been no arrests at this point in the homicide investigation.
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What happens when an automaker builds a car inspired by the fastest plane in its time? Well, guess what? Here is Rezvani with its newest Beast Alpha X Blackbird, which was made with the phenomenal SR-72 Blackbird aircraft in mind.
This vehicle will not be easy to acquire as the automaker will only produce five of these roadsters. Each one comes with a $225,000 price tag. As early as now, the first ever model has already been reserved by MMA fighter Rampage Jackson, so there are only four left for grabs.
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* Eurazeo is in exclusive talks with French investment group IDI to take a 51 pct stake in mid-cap private equity firm Idinvest, Les Echos reported on Monday
* Idinvest has around 8 billion euros ($9.42 billion)of assets under management, deal could value the group at around 300 million euros, according to the newspaper
* IDI is majority shareholder in Idinvest
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uper Eagles Coach, Gernot Rohr has dropped five players from the 30-man provisional list.
Nigeria Professional Football League Top Scorer, Junior Lokosa has been dropped alongside Stephen Eze, Dele Ajiboye, Uche Agbo and Moses Simon who is injured.
Lokosa made his Super Eagles debut against DR Congo on Monday in a 1-1 draw in Port-Harcourt.
Two other players will be dropped after the International friendly match against the three lions of England in other to make meet up with FIFA deadline of June 4.
The Super Eagles Team are scheduled to meet President Muhhamadu Buhari on Wednesday morning before jetting out to London via a chartered aircraft for the Friendly against England at the Wembley Stadium on Saturday.
Nigeria will also play Czech Republic in the last tune-up game before the World Cup four days after playing England.
Tammy (Melissa McCarthy) is a likable mess with a chronic inability to get it together. So is “Tammy” — a collaboration between McCarthy, who co-writes with her husband, Ben Falcone,...
North Korea is preparing to test a long-range missile which it believes can reach the west coast of the United States, RIA news agency cited a Russian lawmaker as saying on Friday.
MOSCOW: North Korea is preparing to test a long-range missile which it believes can reach the west coast of the United States, RIA news agency cited a Russian lawmaker as saying on Friday.
Anton Morozov, a member of the Russian Duma's international affairs committee, and two other Russian lawmakers visited Pyongyang on Oct. 2-6, RIA reported.
"They are preparing for new tests of a long-range missile. They even gave us mathematical calculations that they believe prove that their missile can hit the west coast of the United States," RIA quoted Morozov as saying.
"As far as we understand, they intend to launch one more long-range missile in the near future. And in general, their mood is rather belligerent.
(Reporting by Jack Stubbs; Editing by Catherine Evans)
Frank Holder, one of the very few still-performing jazz musicians to have played on the London jazz scene that followed the Second World War in the 1940s & 50s is comin gto The Hawth, Crawley.
Frank’s enthusiastic approach to singing, and the rhythm of his conga playing, is as fresh today as in his days with the bands of Leslie ‘Jiver’ Hutchinson, Joe Harriott, John Dankworth, Ronnie Scott, Duncan Lamont to name a few of them and more recently with the iconic Latin American band Paz.
For this afternoon concert Frank will be performing with Geoff Castle, piano; Shane Hill, guitar; and Val Manix, bass.
Frank Holder still loves singing live at 91 years old.
In 2015 Frank was presented with a lifetime Achievement Award by The City of London’s Worshipful Company of Musicians.
Tickets priced £14 are available from The Hawth Box Office on 01293 553636 or by visiting hawth.co.uk
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Sporting Memories Network support older people across the UK living with dementia, depression and loneliness by engaging them in social activities and helping them to recall memories of watching or playing sport. By sharing memories of sporting moments and tapping into a passion for sport, Sporting Memories Network help people to connect with others and with their past, reawakening positive thoughts and feelings that otherwise remain hidden away. Many of the groups include the opportunity to take part in gentle exercise and to try out accessible sports as part of the sessions.
Joseline Hernandez‘s beef with Mona Scott-Young just won’t let up. The Puerto Rican princess stopped by Shade 45 to chat with DJ Kayslay on Thursday, and broke down a few of the shady bars she wrote about the Love & Hip Hop creator.
Hopefully Joseline’s new music will take off, because she definitely won’t be returning to LHH Atlanta after this.
Check out the diss lyrics at 8:40.
An Army helicopter with three crew members on board went down on a Maryland golf course Monday, authorities and witnesses said.
Italian police smash ring trafficking in ancient artifacts
ROME (AP) — Italian police have dismantled an international ring trafficking in what prosecutors allege are thousands of ancient artifacts illegally excavated in Sicily.
Maj. Luigi Mancuso, in Palermo for the Carabinieri paramilitary art squad, said Wednesday that investigators allege that the digs were commissioned by a London art dealer, William Veres, 64, who was served with an international warrant.
Twenty Italians were arrested in Italy, one in Spain, and one in Germany.
Mancuso said Veres had been arrested in 2017 in Spain in an unrelated investigation by the Carabinieri art experts.
Some 20,000 objects recovered included ancient coins, statues and pottery, as well as fake artifacts.
Police say many objects were smuggled into Germany, where they were falsely labeled as legitimate and offered by auction houses in Munich.
AMSTERDAM The European Union judicial agency Eurojust said on Friday it had helped coordinate cross-border investigations in a major tax evasion investigation involving millions of euros and spanning several European countries and Australia.
Earlier on Friday, Dutch prosecutors said they had launched the investigation after receiving a tip about 50,000 suspect Swiss bank accounts. Credit Suisse said local authorities had been to their offices as part of an investigation.
Eurojust said the investigation began in 2016 and it had held three meeting with Dutch, British, French, German and Australian authorities.
"The independent investigations gathered evidence and analyzed a huge amount of data," the agency said. "The undeclared assets hidden within offshore accounts and policies are estimated in the millions of euros."
(Reporting by Toby Sterling; editing by Ralph Boulton)
Gibson Energy Inc.’s largest shareholder says it’s frustrated with the slow pace of the company’s restructuring and is demanding a new round of asset sales to set the remaining oil-storage business up to be an attractive acquisition target. Story (Jeff Jones, subscribers)
Charyl Galpin is no longer the head of Bank of Montreal’s investment dealer BMO Nesbitt Burns and is moving to a new role within the bank. Story (Clare O’Hara, subscribers)
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Shane Warne has leapt to the defence of "class" MS Dhoni following criticism of the former India captain.
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Dhoni's former team-mate Sourav Ganguly last week stated that Dhoni is a "champion" one-day international player, but questioned his Twenty20 credentials.
The Rising Pune Supergiant wicketkeeper-batsman has struggled with the bat in the Indian Premier League, a knock of 28 against Royal Challengers Bangalore on Sunday his highest score of the tournament so far.
Ganguly told India Today: "I am not too sure if MS Dhoni is a good T20 player. He is a champion ODI player but when it comes to Twenty20 cricket, in 10 years, he has got one fifty and that's not the best record."
Australia spin legend Warne said Dhoni's ability should not be called into question.
Warne tweeted: "@msdhoni does not have to prove anything to anyone, he's class & a wonderful player in all formats. MS is also a great captain & inspires!"
CARY, N.C. (AP) - A North Carolina man has been accused of leaving his mother on their home's floor because he knew she would probably die and that he would get access to $30,000 she had in a bank account.
The News & Observer of Raleigh reports 39-year-old Eric Paul Brunner was arrested March 13 and charged with murder and elder abuse. Warrants and other information from Wake County sheriff's deputies say 74-year-old Cynthia Brunner had fallen "more than 24 hours" before her son and caretaker reported her death Feb. 19.
Investigator J.N. Yoakum says Brunner "wanted her to die" and admitted that "he and his mother have had a tenuous relationship."
Brunner is being held without bail and is scheduled for a court hearing April 14. It is unclear if he has a lawyer.
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In less than a year, Van Halen went from making $750 a show while touring as support for bands like Journey and Black Sabbath to a $75,000 payday co-headlining the California World Music Festival at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Former Van Halen manager Noel E. Monk writes about this steep ascension in his new book, Runnin' with the Devil .
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Veterinary expert: Dog flu will likely spread throughout NYC
NEW YORK (AP) — A veterinary expert says an outbreak of canine influenza in Brooklyn will probably spread throughout New York City.
Dr. Dennis J. Slade of the Animal Medical Center tells The New York Times that the current strain of the dog flu virus is pretty infectious.
Slade says there's about a 10 percent chance that dog flu could lead to a secondary infection that could be fatal. But he says most healthy dogs should be fine.
Symptoms include cough, mild lethargy, a drop in appetite, possibly a fever and a discharge from the nose and eyes.
If that happens, call your vet and keep the patient away from other dogs for at least three weeks.
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Information from: The New York Times, http://www.nytimes.com
Husband of Overland Park woman killed in Oklahoma wreck says family trying to remain positive
Today's top gainers include the company Masco Corporation which is in the industry General Building Materials , gaining -0.85% today. In the last week its performance is -1.28%, and -7.56% for the past quarter.
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Mudd on honor roll at Lawrence Tech
Shane Mudd, of Midland, has been named to the Dean's Honor Roll for the Spring 2018 semester at Lawrence Technological University.
Mudd is majoring in civil engineering. To be named to the honor roll, a student must maintain at least a 3.5 grade point average for the term.
Robert Reich explains why Ayn Rand’s ideas have destroyed the common good.
“We have to understand who Ayn Rand is so we can reject her philosohpy and dedicate ourselves to rebuilding the common good.”
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* Says it signed a 1.4 billion won contract with SK hynix Inc to provide semiconductor inspection equipment
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Numbers Evening' game
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the New York Lottery's "Numbers Evening" game were:
2-0-4, Lucky Sum: 6
(two, zero, four; Lucky Sum: six)
× Texas man sentenced to 50 years for $1.2M theft of fajitas
BROWNSVILLE, Texas – A Texas man has been sentenced to 50 years in prison for stealing $1.2 million worth of fajitas over nine years.
Fifty-three-year-old Gilberto Escamilla was sentenced Friday after pleading guilty to theft by a public servant. The Brownsville Herald reports he told the court the fajita scheme spun out of control.
Escamilla had been intercepting fajitas that he ordered through the Cameron County juvenile center where he worked and delivering them to his own customers.
His scam was uncovered when he missed work for a medical appointment and an 800-pound fajita delivery arrived at the center, which doesn’t serve fajitas.
Escamilla was fired in August and arrested after authorities checked vendor invoices and obtained a search warrant that uncovered county-funded fajitas in his refrigerator.
High school student carries collapsed marathoner to victory
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DALLAS — In just 24 hours, her face and name have become world famous for what's seen as a supreme act of sportsmanship.
Dallas-area high school student Ariana Luterman was finishing the anchor leg of a girls' relay in Sunday's Dallas Marathon when she saw the legs of the women's marathon leader, Chandler Self, start to buckle from exhaustion yards from the finish line.
Acting apparently instinctively, Luterman helped Self to her feet and half-carried her to the finish line, giving the New York City psychiatrist the women's championship. Self's family later told her she'd been credited with the win.
Self said Luterman came alongside her two miles from the finish and encouraged her to finish the race. Video of the finish has gone viral.
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A Vancouver Island woman says her doctor dropped her as a patient after she visited a walk-in clinic because she couldn’t wait. Richard Zussman reports.
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As Orange County sheriff's deputies intensify their efforts to evict homeless people residing along the Santa Ana River, a federal lawsuit has been filed seeking a temporary restraining order to halt the evictions. Erin Myers reports for the KTLA 5 Morning News at 7 on Feb. 3, 2018.
Actor and vintage plane buff Harrison Ford was involved in a close-call incident involving a 737 passenger jet at John Wayne Airport in Orange County on Monday, and the Federal Aviation Administration is investigating. FAA officials did not disclose the name of the pilot involved in the incident but provided a brief narrative of what happened.
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A Florida judge sometimes wears yoga clothes under her black robe.
At noon on the last Friday of every month, Duval County Judge Eleni Derkie strips off the robe and heads to the front lawn of Jacksonville’s courthouse where she leads a yoga class that’s free to anyone who shows up.
The Florida Times-Union reports Derke has taught yoga since 2014 but says her counterparts in the legal profession aren’t always the easiest converts.
Courtroom bailiffs sometimes tease her, but Derke says yoga provides a few moments of peace during an otherwise stressful day. Sometimes, she’s even been known to urge jurors to stretch and take deep breaths during lengthy trials.
She’ll continue the classes this year until the weather gets too hot.
Firefighters quickly extinguished a small brush fire outside the HHgregg store in Joliet on Saturday afternoon. It was just before 3 p.m. when a customer ran into the store and alerted employees to the blaze in some bushes in the back of the store. Smoke could be seen outside the store near the Louis Joliet Mall even after the fire was extinguished. By 3:15 p.m., the store had reopened and customers were back inside shopping despite the lingering smell of smoke. No one was hurt and there are no known damages caused by the fire at this time.
Earlier this month, HHGregg announced the closing of all of its 220 stores nationwide, including the Joliet location, by the end of May.
UPDATE 2-Canada's Home Capital agrees settlement with regulator
TORONTO, June 14 Home Capital Group Inc said on Wednesday it had agreed on a settlement with the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) and accepted responsibility for misleading investors about problems with its mortgage underwriting procedures.
SAN DIEGO (AP) — San Diego State canceled Monday night's football practice to try to quell an outbreak of chickenpox among players.
The school said that would give workers time to clean and disinfect the weight room and locker room.
Practice is scheduled to resume Tuesday afternoon.
SDSU spokeswoman Gina Jacobs said there are five confirmed cases and the school is in touch with the County Public Health Services.
The first case was reported Friday.
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France names green OAT council, holds first meeting France’s pioneering work on sovereign green bonds took another step forward on Monday, as it named the members of its green OAT evaluation council on the same day that the group held its first meeting.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Republican U.S. Rep. Diane Black is linking violent movies and pornography to school shootings, and she blames mental illness and “deterioration of the family,” not guns.
Speaking to ministers last week, the Tennessee gubernatorial candidate cited pornography’s availability, saying it’s on the grocery store shelf “without parental guidance.” She said she thinks that’s a big part of the “root cause” that we see so many young people with mental illness “caught in these places.”
Black said she’s sensitized to “blow ’em up” movies because she didn’t see them growing up, but they don’t even make her 15- and 16-year-old grandchildren go “ooh.”
The Huffington Post released audio of Black’s comments.
Campaign spokesman Chris Hartline says Black cited easy access to pornography as an example of the breakdown in family values.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - CVD Equipment Corp-
* CVD reports second quarter 2017 results
* Q2 earnings per share $0.20
* Q2 revenue rose 189.3 percent to $10.8 million
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Have been a Naagin 3 fan? Then this one is a treat for you. Pearl Puri aka Mahir from Naagin 3 is our favourite character as he is the only one who seems to be a little sorted in the drama. But we do have a complaint. This handsome man never smiles when he is on screen. He is so busy being the perfect son, brother, husband and other characters that he has probably forgotten to live life. But interestingly, Pearl is quite opposite in real life. He laughs, smiles and is all thing adventurous. And yes a fitness freak too.
Pearl's pictures on Instagram are a proof that this gorgeous man has a quirk side to him too.
He is this weird combination of cute and hot, right?
Naagin 3 one of the highest TRP raker serial on Television currently and we are loving the new twist that this new series has brought in.
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Commerce is adding nearly 80 per cent in preliminary anti-dumping duties on exports of Bombardier's CSeries commercial jet.
The Montreal-based aircraft manufacturer's (TSX:BBD.B) 100- to 150-seat plane faces a total tariff of almost 300 per cent when combined with last week's almost 220 per cent countervailing duties.
The U.S. government again sided Thursday with Chicago-based aircraft giant Boeing Co. in its petition against the new CSeries.
Bombardier didn't immediately respond to the latest duty announcement, but last week said it was confident that the "absurd" and unfounded tariffs will be reversed in final decisions in the coming months.
End of the road! Malawi National Under 20 Football Team on Monday bowed out of the Mopani Copper Mines Cosafa Under 20 Championship 2017 edition currently under way in Zambia after they were forced to a one-all draw…
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Peterson was claimed off waivers by the Orioles on Tuesday.
Peterson was designated for assignment just two days ago by the Yankees, but he already has a new home. The utility man will report to Baltimore on Wednesday, presumably to fill a reserve utility role for the big-league club. To make room for him on the 40-man roster, Gabriel Ynoa (shoulder) was placed on the 60-day disabled list.
Ed Yardeni, who has been about as right about this market since the 2009 lows as anyone, believes stocks still have some room to run.
U.S. stocks have yet to reach “excessive overvaluation,” according to Edward Yardeni, president and chief investment strategist at Yardeni Research. Yardeni cited an indicator that he attributed to John Apruzzese, chief investment officer at Evercore Wealth Management, in a report Monday. The gauge begins with the S&P 500 Index’s earnings yield, or the inverse of the price-earnings ratio, and subtracts year-to-year percentage changes in consumer prices to arrive at a real yield. Lower readings mean higher valuation, and vice versa. While it’s based on quarterly averages, the chart uses monthly figures instead.
For a variety of other reasons, I agree with him.
Hood River Fire Department’s Adam Wheat applies water to a vehicle engulfed in flames Sunday afternoon on the westbound exit 62 on-ramp to Interstate 84. The older model Ford Ranger is owned by Cody Razo, 22, of Portland, the sole occupant, who escaped injury. Lt. Paul Henke of Hood River Fire Department said the vehicle was too heavily damaged to determine the cause. HRFD and Westside Fire both responded; jointly they used a tank of water and a tank of retardant to quell the fire. According to Oregon State Patrol, Razo could not recall the plate number and no VIN’s were legible at the time. Guzman Brothers recovered the vehicle and the driver was given a ride to Portland by a passerby.
Usually when people say there's a "boatload" of something, they don't mean that literally. But in Pittsburgh, every Steelers home game brings boatloads of fans decked out in black and gold onto the decks of the Gateway Clipper.
The Clipper offers a popular shuttle service between Heinz Field and Station Square on game days. For $6 each way, passengers can avoid traffic on the bridges and catch some fresh air on the Monongahela River.
Multiple boats ferry thousands of passengers between the two stations from 3 hours before kickoff to 1 hour after the game ends.
The Gateway Clipper also offers shuttle service for Pirates games at PNC Park, University of Pittsburgh football games at Heinz Field and big concerts at Heinz Field.
City of CT could erect Madiba statue at City Hall
The Western Cape government will foot the bill for the statue valued at around R3,5 million.
CAPE TOWN – The City of Cape Town could soon have its own statue of the late former president Nelson Mandela.
The Western Cape government will foot the bill for the statue valued at around R3,5 million.
The plan is to erect it on the balcony at City Hall, where Madiba delivered his first public address, following his release from the Victor Verster Prison in February 1990.
The city will spend over R1 million on a permanent exhibition at the city hall to commemorate his legacy.
The municipality's Brett Herron has invited the public to share their thoughts on the proposed project.
“The proposed project which includes an installation of Mandela and a permanent exhibition at the city hall forms part of the heritage route and the Department of Tourism.”
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Did Joseph Duggar and his fiancée tie the knot? (OK! Magazine)
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Kim Kardashian caught in shoplifting scandal! (Naughty Gossip)
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* Hanover insurance-estimate includes anticipated losses from hurricanes harvey, irma, maria and two mexico earthquakes, as well as other catastrophe activity in quarter
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A group of Northwest Louisiana ROTC students was honored during a black history program put on at Bill Cockrell recreation center.
Southwood, Green Oaks, Huntington, and Booker T. Washington were a few of 11 High Schools in attendance today for an ROTC Black History Program.
This years theme was African Americans in times of was FT. The Tuskegee Airmen
ROTC participants received certificates of appreciation.
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SkyPixel, a photo-sharing site for drone photographers, in partnership with DJI, the world’s largest consumer drone manufacturer, has announced the winners of its annual photo contest.
While many of the winning images show sweeping vistas, some of the most revelatory show the patterns and shapes of the world we can’t appreciate from ground level.
Here’s a look at some of the top images:
Persimmons in Guangxi province, China. (天涯/Skypixel)
The courtyard of a 190-year-old house in Shanghai. (cocoanext/Skypixel)
A salt field in Yantian, China. (光和影/Skypixel)
An olive grove in Castilla La Mancha, Spain. (Javier del Cerro/Skypixel)
A lobster breeding farm in Tuy Hoa, Phu Yen province, Vietnam (Trung/Skypixel)
Camels walking through sand dunes in Saudi Arabia. (Abdullah Alnassar/Skypixel)
Noodles drying in Xiashi, China. (菜鸟视觉/Skypixel)
A Hakka-style building Guangdong, China (天空之城上帝之眼/Skypixel)
A gunman opened fire on members of Congress practicing for a charity baseball game this morning in Alexandria, Virginia, injuring Rep. Steve Scalise , R-Louisiana, and others. At least four people have been shot, including Scalise.
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And Syria while I have it was the president deals with tone the tenor in this country he's also dealing with a new headline breaking late today just as we came on. The Washington Post now reporting that Robert Mueller the special counsel. Could be investigating the president for possible obstruction of justice. Yet this report says that essentially president trump is now part of this investigation personally. That they are looking into. Possible obstruction of justice of course former FBI director James Connolly just recently testified. They he had told the president he was not personally part of the investigation that was under his tenure though. This now seems to have changed we did David just get a statement. From the president's legal team they are calling this a leak that is outrageous inexcusable. And illegal.
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MOUWASAT holds an Extraordinary General meeting on May 24, 2017 (TASI) Date: 16 Apr 2017 Mouwasat Medical Services Company holds an Extraordinary General meeting on May 24, 2017. Shareholders shall discuss amending the Company Statute to conform to the new Corporate Law.
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The makers of "Fortnite: Battle Royale" decided to have a little fun in response to conspiracy theories that the island will be changed forever by meteors that have recently been spotted shooting across the skies in the game.
In a scheduled update yesterday, Epic Games added a conspiracy-themed easter egg to the scenery on top of a building in Tilted Towers, the games most heavily-populated area, and the rumored target of the meteor.
For a few weeks now, "Fortnite" players have been panicked over the fate of Tilted Towers, the game's most heavily-populated area, as meteors—ever-growing in size and frequency—seem to be closing in.
If you land on the top of a building toward the center of Tilted Towers right now, this is what you'll see:
Due to the rise in the price of crude oil in international markets there has been an increase in price of petrol & diesel. However, this has not affected the economy of the country. Our govt is trying to solve it so that public don't suffer: Home Minister Rajnath Singh in Bhopal pic.twitter.com/zEfK7lA559
MADRID (AP) - Palma on the island of Mallorca plans to become the first Spanish city to prohibit the rental of apartments to tourists.
Palma mayor Antoni Noguera says Tuesday that his government will vote for the ban in a city council because "there is nothing worse than having residents who can't live in their city nor afford a rent."
Rents in Mallorca and in most Spanish cities have increased in recent years. Many residents and local lawmakers blame the price rise on internet sites and apps that allow travelers to rent apartments short-term directly from homeowners.
Noguera says that houses will be excluded from the ban, unless they are in protected areas, near airports or in industrial areas.
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Facebook plunged to its worst loss in four years Monday and led a rout in technology companies. The social media company's stock fell following reports that a data mining firm working for the Trump campaign improperly obtained data on 50 million Facebook users.
On Monday:
The S&P 500 index lost 39.09 points, or 1.4 percent, to 2,712.92.
The Dow Jones industrial average slid 335.60 points, or 1.3 percent, to 24,610.91.
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The Nasdaq composite retreated 137.74 points, or 1.8 percent, to 7,344.24.
The Russell 2000 index of smaller-company stocks skidded 15.49 points, or 1 percent, to 1,570.56.
For the year:
The S&P 500 is up 39.31 points, or 1.5 percent.
The Dow is down 108.31 points, or 0.4 percent.
The Nasdaq is up 440.85 points, or 6.4 percent.
The Russell 2000 is up 35.05 points, or 2.3 percent.
The Village of Fruitvale hopes to streamline operations at the Sanitary Sewer Treatment Plant thanks to a funding injection from the federal gas tax fund.
The village’s grant is worth over $71,000.
CAO Mike Maturo says this will allow them to identify and address excess flows into the piped conveyance system.
Fruitvale’s annual sewer fees will be based upon more reliable estimates of necessary capacity at the plant.
HOUSTON — Readers of Global Traveler, a monthly publication written for frequent business and luxury travelers, voted United Airline’s MileagePlus loyalty program the Best Overall Frequent Flyer Program in the world for the 14th consecutive year, according to a Dec. 5 release. United has been recognized with this distinction every year since the inception of the Global Traveler Tested Reader Survey in 2004. United’s MileagePlus program was also named the Best Frequent-Flyer bonus program for the fifth consecutive year . . .
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Alex Petersen has returned to Australia with his grandfather. Alex was the subject of a large-scale search after he went missing from his father's home in Blenheim.
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One man was arrested and several guns were seized from a Brookhaven park Tuesday night.
According to Brookhaven Police Chief Kenneth Collins, officers were called to the park because residents claimed they heard gunshots being fired in the area.
Police arrived at the park around 5:45 p.m. and found a group of five or six people (some kids) walking around.
Officers confiscated two of the weapons from one of the adults who was with the group of kids. The adult was arrested and charged with concealing a weapon.
Several others were brought into the police department for questioning.
Police are working to investigate if the weapons were stolen.
The firearms that were confiscated include: five semi-automatic handguns, one revolver pistol and one 12 gauge shotgun.
The investigation is ongoing. We will update the story as we get more information.
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AUSTIN (KXAN) — Circuit of the Americas is hosting free races this weekend. From February 3-4, the Hoosier Racing Tire Sports Car Club of America tour will take over the 3.41 mile circuit. National champions drivers and more than 100 drivers from around Texas will race in speedy Porsches, Corvettes and sleek open-cockpit race cars.
The events are free for spectators all weekend. On Saturday, races begin at 12:10 p.m. until 4:40 p.m. On Sunday races start at 8:40 a.m. until 4:20 p.m.
The Hoosier Racing Tire SCCA Super Tour has 10 race weekends at tracks across the county with COTA being the second race weekend of the season.
Each event includes two races for each car class for a total of 20 Hoosier Super Tour races this year. Competitors earn points toward the Hoosier Super Tour Nationwide Points Championship, and the series serves as a gateway to the SCCA National Championship Runoffs being held in 2018 at Sonoma Raceway in California.
A new lawsuit says Iowa's privately run Medicaid program is violating federal laws and a U.S. Supreme Court decision declaring that disabled Americans have a right to live as independently as possible. The federal lawsuit filed Tuesday by six Iowans named Gov. Kim Reynolds and the state Human Services Department director.
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England captain Alex Danson says hosting the Women's Hockey World Cup is "very special" and that England is the "best prepared" team.
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Fulmer (elbow) was activated from the 10-day disabled list ahead of his scheduled start Monday against the Rangers.
As expected, Fulmer missed only slightly more than the minimum amount of time after a bout with right elbow neuritis, with the Tigers ultimately clearing him to rejoin the rotation after he was able to complete a bullpen session over the weekend without incident. Assuming he makes it though Monday's turn no worse for the wear, Fulmer should pick up a second start this week Sunday against the Dodgers. Drew VerHagen will move back to the bullpen after making two starts in Fulmer's stead.
× Person shot and killed on Indy’s northeast side
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Police are investigating a fatal shooting on the northeast side of Indianapolis.
IMPD officers were called to the scene in the 7100 block of Kingswood Ct. shortly after 10:15 p.m. Monday.
There appears to be one victim at this time.
This story is developing and will be updated as more information becomes available.
Police are searching for a missing teenager from Nelson.
Deividas Kareta (15) is missing from an address in Nelson.
He is a white man, 5ft9in tall with short curly dark brown hair and wears spectacles.
He is believed to be wearing a dark blue jacket, light blue and white joggers and dark blue trainers.
If you have seen Deividas or have any information as to his whereabouts please contact Lancashire Police on 101 quoting log reference LC-20180202-0381.
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Mulder & Scully's investigation is cut short but not before the pair find the information they need.
YEREVAN. -The Civil Contract party leader, MP Nikol Pashinyan and acting PM Karen Karapetyan will have a closed-door meeting, only at the end of the meeting it will be possible to ask questions, the spokesperson of “Yelq” bloc Tigran Avinyan told Armenian News - NEWS.am on Tuesday, commenting on Nikol Pashinyan's meeting with Karen Karapetyan.
Asked if there were any issues that should be hidden from the public, he said that nothing would be discussed secretly. He also assured that at the meeting there can be no compromise or concession, the parties must register the reality.
× State gives Wabash River Trail funding for its first phase
WABASH, Ind. — A state agency has awarded nearly $1 million for a proposed 33-mile trail along the Wabash River.
The Indiana Economic Development Corporation recently approved $941,000 for the first-phase expansion of the Wabash River Trail along and near the north banks of Indiana’s official state river. The funding comes from Indiana’s Regional Cities Initiative.
The hiking and biking trail will eventually run from Huntington, through Wabash, and to Peru, linking scenic overlooks while providing access for canoeing, camping and fishing.
Officials say the Wabash River Trail will become one of Indiana’s top trail destinations and show off historical destinations along the former Wabash and Erie Canal Towpath.
The full trail is expected to cost about $4.9 million. Local philanthropists are donating additional funding for the project.
A Queensland woman has been caught driving six times over the legal limit at 11am, police allege.
The 39-year-old from Ipswich, south-west of Brisbane, was pulled over on Monday morning after she was allegedly spotted driving a Hyundai Getz erratically near the Town Square Redbank Plains shopping centre.
After a positive breath test, she was taken to Goodna Police Station, where police claim she recorded a blood alcohol concentration of 0.308.
The Bellbird Park woman’s licence was suspended and she was charged with driving under the influence of liquor, to appear in the Ipswich Magistrates Court on April 19.
The Cincinnati Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired honored volunteers during its annual Volunteer Appreciation Event at the Newport Syndicate.
Along with the many recognized for volunteer milestones, six individuals received recognition for special service. Among the honorees were:
Debbie Witte, Samuel S. Sheffield Award, for outstanding service.
Ralph Lowenstein, Caroline Fleming Fibbe Award, for service for Radio Reading Services of Greater Cincinnati.
Ben Leachman, Jim Moser Award, for service in broadcast support.
Carol Ritter, Ron Ott Award, for service as a personalized talking print reader.
Haley Thurston, Paul Silverglade Youth Volunteer Award.
Jerry O’Connell, One on One Award, for service as a One on One volunteer.
CABVI has 716 volunteers, some of whom have been with the organization 40 years.
LEONARDTOWN, Md. (AP) — Authorities say a military helicopter has crashed in southern Maryland.
Maryland State Police spokesman Sgt. Davaughn Parker said a Black Hawk helicopter crashed in Leonardtown on Monday afternoon. He says state police have sent two medevac helicopters to the scene to assist.
Kevin Bowen, who works in the pro shop of the Breton Bay Golf and Country Club in Leonardtown, says he saw the helicopter “flying kind of low” and then “saw it spinning” before it went down between the third and fourth holes of the golf course.
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January is the middle of the birthing and mating season — the male elephant seals are usually at the Piedras Blancas rookery from December to March. Males fight for dominance and the right to breed with the female elephant seals, according to Friends of the Elephant Seal. During the peak of mating season, about 90 percent of adult males will have fresh wounds from fights like these.
The interpretation of chimera – a monstrous hybrid creature with the body of a lion, with the head of a goat arising from its back, and a tail that end with a snake's head.
March 19 (Reuters) - Agrofresh Solutions Inc:
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Home Aviation Details AVIATION Aviation turbine fuel price hiked by 8.6% As per the PTI report, Aviation turbine fuel (ATF) price was hiked by a steep 8.6%. ATF or jet fuel price was hiked by INR 4,161 per kilolitre (kl), or 8.6%, to INR 52,540.63 per kl in Delhi. The hike comes on back of a 3.7% cut in rates last month.
Oil firms revise rates of ATF and cooking gas on 1st of every month based on oil price and foreign exchange rate in the preceding month.
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LARAMIE, Wyo. — Nate Grimes had a career-high 20 points to go with 12 rebounds as Fresno State thundered past Wyoming 80-62 on Saturday afternoon.
Fresno State sprinted to an early lead and went into intermission holding a 46-30 advantage. The Bulldogs finished with the largest victory margin in their history in a Mountain West road game.
The last time these teams met was last season when Wyoming took a 102-100 victory in four overtimes.
Wyoming had won four straight Mountain West games, including a 104-103 double overtime win over then No. 23 Nevada, before encountering the Bulldogs. The Cowboys have won six overtime contests this year, tying an NCAA Division I record.
Grimes made 8 of 11 field-goal attempts and Jaron Hopkins added 16 points with three steals and a block. Deshon Taylor had 15 points with three steals as Fresno State (16-8, 6-5) swiped the ball 10 times.
Hayden Dalton had 20 points and 11 rebounds for Wyoming (15-8, 6-4).
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Jim Courtney, 30, was arrested on nine charges after deputies say he rammed their patrol cars during a pursuit in Bradenton. Manatee County Sheriff's Office
A motorcyclist was killed after colliding with a car in Colchester Monday afternoon.
Police were not able to save the 19-year-old motorcycle operator upon arriving on scene. They say 38-year-old Rebecca Stewart was traveling in the north on Williams Road when the 2014 Kawasaki crossed into her lane. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet.
The investigation into the crash is ongoing. Any one with information is asked to call Colchester Police at 264-5555.
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Because rising rates should be accompanied by continuing economic confidence and higher corporate earnings, equity markets can justify current valuations and continue to perform well, says Director of Global Equity Strategies Adam Schor. With the U.S. 10 …
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Olson went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and two runs in Sunday's 9-3 win over the Orioles.
The 23-year-old has gone deep in three straight contests, a span in which he's driven in all five of his runs for the month. Olson has already raised his season average an impressive 15 points since being recalled from Triple-A Nashville on Aug. 8, and he also boasts a .385 wOBA and 53.8 percent hard contact rate since his return.
Farma is all about making sure its customers get the effect they want from the cannabis they consume—whether that's the giggles or a good night's sleep. That sounds simple enough, but it's bred a superior class of dispensary and cannabis-sales culture. Farma's mission for efficacy has led it to work almost solely with Clean Green Certified growers, as well as high-end extractors and edibles producers. It's got a solid selection of sought-after seeds from Archive and Bay Exclusives, as well as a rotating cast of clones. If you need a shop that offers not just connoisseur-grade products, but reliable information and a staff that's willing to take the time to get you what you need, look no further.
The agenda for the Monday Feb. 5 Ceredo Town Council has been announced. The town council meets on the first Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in council chambers at 700 B. Street.
Florida Gulf Coast University will be kicking off classes this week, and we want to help get parents and college students ready for the new year on campus.
Celia Sue Kelley, 78, entered into eternal peace at 3:35 p.m. Tuesday, May 29, 2018, at Jerseyville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Jerseyville.
A memorial service will be at 4 p.m. Saturday, June 2, at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in Medora.
Targhetta & Wooldridge Funeral Home in Brighton is in charge of arrangements.
The Museum Of Failure in Los Angeles, California is striving to get people to think differently about what it means to fail. From Donald Trump‘s flop of an Apprentice board game to Colgate’s beef lasagna flavored toothpaste, this newly erected exhibit showcases over 100 of history’s most popular, most obscure, and most epic fails in international product innovation.
This museum is working to change the way people think about failure, and shows successful companies with poorly received products to demonstrate that in order to win, you have to be ready to lose first. It’s a completely new way to look at success, and proves that you can’t back down from failure to get there.
This intriguing exhibit travelled all the way from Sweden and opened in L.A. on March 8th. The Museum of Failure is open seven days a week, but if you can’t make it to Hollywood any time soon, take a look at some of the failures that made their way into the exhibit.
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ATLANTA (AP) -- NFL owners have approved a new policy aimed at addressing the firestorm over national anthem protests, permitting players to stay in the locker room during the "The Star-Spangled Banner" but requiring them to stand if they come to the field.
The decision was announced Wednesday by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell during the league's spring meeting in Atlanta.
In a sign that players were not part of the discussions, any violations of the policy would result in fines against the team -- not the players. The NFL Players Association said it will challenge any part of the new policy that violates the collective bargaining agreement.
The owners spent several hours addressing the contentious issue -- which has reached all the way to the White House.
Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick began kneeling during the national anthem in 2016, a quiet but powerful protest against police brutality and racial inequities in the justice system.
Other players took up the cause.
Always At My Place had an easy time of it at the 1st trial for harness racing's Gold Cup and Saucer on Saturday night.
The New Jersey-based horse, driven by Marc Campbell, won by eight lengths over Shadow Place and Do Over Hanover.
Despite a muddy track, at 1:51.1 Always At My Place was just one second off the record pace for the Charlottetown Driving Park. That record was set last year by Ys Lotus, who runs in the second Gold Cup trial Monday night.
That second trial will set the final card for Saturday night's $60,000 Gold Cup and Saucer pace.
Birdman is the latest celebrity to join Complex‘s Joe La Puma for some Sneaker Shopping. The Cash Money bossman talks all about his favorite sneakers growing up, the classic Cash Money style, and his deal with Lugz. He also gives big props to Reebok, saying that they’re the brand to put his hometown of New Orleans on the map.
The CEO also discloses why he always makes sure to stay away from Lil Wayne and Drake’s sneaker deals, even though they are his artists.
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Jaguars are bringing back veteran linebacker Lerentee McCray.
McCray signed with the Jaguars on Monday. He had been an unrestricted free agent after signing a one-year deal with Jacksonville in 2017.
McCray says he's "been waiting to find a home and I'm excited to be back here and finish the unfinished business that we left last year."
The 6-foot-3, 249-pound McCray recorded a career-high nine special teams tackles in 13 games last season. He previously spent time with Buffalo and Green Bay after signing as an undrafted rookie with Denver in 2013.
The man who pulled a knife on police and escaped custody last week appeared in court on 23 April.
Dorlin Allen Ebanks also known as Allan Barnett pleaded guilty four out of six charges when he appeared in summary court. Mr. Ebanks pleaded guilty to destruction to police property, and escaping custody and two drug charges. He pleaded not guilty to making threats to kill and shouting explicit at police. All charges stemmed from an incident last Tuesday in West Bay.
He was remanded to custody pending investigations from the crown counsel and sentencing.
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Terry Gou, chairman of Hon Hai Precision Industry, better known as Foxconn, attends the Cancer Moonshot news conference in Taipei, Taiwan September 26, 2016. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu
WASHINGTON Foxconn, the world's largest contract electronic manufacturer and a major Apple Inc (AAPL.O) supplier, is planning an investment in the United States but has not finalized its plans, said Chairman Terry Gou as he exited the White House on Friday.
Formally known as Hon Hai Precision Industry Co (2317.TW), Foxconn operates large manufacturing facilities in China, which is a base for its assembly of Apple's iPhones.
(Reporting by Ginger Gibson and Ayesha Rascoe; Additional report by Gui Qing Koh in New York; Editing by Kevin Drawbaugh)
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Saturday, January 27 at 1:30 p.m. Join us for an in-depth look at the exhibition Gertrude Abercrombie. Free with museum admission or current membership.
"Elmhurst Art Museum proudly announces its upcoming exhibition Gertrude Abercrombie: Portrait of the Artist as a Landscape organized by Jenny Gibbs and coordinated at the museum by Lal Bahcecioglu. Featuring works from Chicago painter Abercrombie, who frequently hosted and played with acclaimed jazz musicians in her home, the show will be on view January 20 - March 4, 2018. Additional information is available at www.elmhurstartmuseum.org."
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CLAIM: After Jerusalem, the US Can No Longer Pretend to Be an Honest Broker of Peace.
Trump has, in effect, adopted wholesale the Israeli position that all of Jerusalem belongs exclusively to Israel, and that all of it—including areas extending far north, south, and east of the city—is Israel’s capital, denying the Palestinians any national or political rights there. He has thereby nailed the United States flag to a position that antagonizes virtually every Palestinian, Arab, and Muslim, and the overwhelming majority of peoples and governments around the world.
There can be—and there should be—no going back to the old formula in place for decades, whereby the United States colluded privately with Israel and the two powers thereafter imposed their will on the Palestinians. That was never the way to achieve a just and lasting peace; it served only to oblige the weaker party to bow to the will of the stronger, which in turn exacerbated and prolonged the conflict.
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RTV's series "Catholic Saints and Holy Days" explains the history of the Feast of Candlemas, as well as the significance and importance of blessed candles. Every Catholic home should have at least two blessed candles.
TOKYO: Japan's economy expanded at the fastest pace in more than two years in the second quarter as consumer and company spending picked up, highlighting a long-awaited bounce in domestic demand.
The world's third-largest economy expanded by a much stronger-than-expected annualised rate of 4 per cent in April-June, posting its longest uninterrupted run of growth in a decade, government data yesterday showed.
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Activity is expected to continue to improve in coming quarters, offering the Bank of Japan hope that a tight labour market is finally starting to boost wages and consumer spending, which in turn should make it easier to generate sustained inflation.
The rosy data was also a vindication for Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's government, which has faced criticism that its economic agenda has not done enough to revive the country's fortunes.
Donald Trump’s visit to the UK in the new year will go ahead, the US Ambassador to Britain has suggested as he claimed the President’s spat with Theresa May was “misinterpreted”.
Mrs May rebuked Mr Trump after the US President retweeted anti-Muslim videos, prompting him to hit back and claim the Prime Minister should not “focus on me” but on the “destructive Radical Islamic Terrorism that is taking place within the United Kingdom”.
The unprecedented row cast doubt on a planned visit to the UK by Mr Trump and fueled speculation that the special relationship between the two nations had been damaged.
But Woody Johnson said he expected a working visit, during which Mr Trump is likely to open the new US embassy, to go ahead as he defended the President.
The US Ambassador was asked on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme if he expected Mr Trump to come to the UK in the new year and he replied: “Absolutely. I think he will come. I am hoping he will come.”
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An Arizona Department of Public Safety trooper was assaulted during a traffic stop early Monday morning, and authorities have a suspect in custody, the DPS said.
The trooper was completing a traffic stop just after 1:30a.m. near 27th Avenue and Thomas Road in Phoenix when he was assaulted by a man who fled the scene, the DPS said.
According to the DPS, the trooper received a head injury and was transported to a hospital. He has since been released.
The suspect attacker and a woman found near the area and taken into custody.
The DPS said the investigation is still ongoing.
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JEFFERSON HILLS, Pa. (AP) — Cincinnati Bengals receiver Tyler Boyd was charged Thursday with owning a vape pen containing the active ingredient in marijuana, that police say they found when Boyd’s friend crashed Boyd’s car in the Pittsburgh suburbs in July.
Jefferson Hills police say Boyd, a former star at the University of Pittsburgh and Clairton High School — also in the suburbs — lent his car to a friend who crashed it about 3 a.m. July 12. Boyd wasn’t in the car.
But police say they found an open bottle of cognac, an unopened bottle of peach vodka, and two vape pens and several unopened vape cartridges containing THC.
Boyd’s attorney, Daniel Konieczka says there “might be some factual confusion” over who owned the vape items. But police say Boyd acknowledged owning one of the vape pens.
MOUNT JOY – Global Aid Network is gearing up for a Mission Packing Project at their Lancaster County warehouse. Volunteers will be needed from Wednesday, October 18 – Saturday, October 21. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day with Wednesday evening hours from 6-8. Gospel bead bracelets, blankets, new and used clothing are some of the items that will be prepared by volunteers to be sent to needy people around the globe. Families, churches, Bible study groups, and individuals, young and old, can volunteer to help. You can register for a single day or multiple days and work as long as you wish. Volunteers must wear closed toed shoes. The GAiN Logistics Center is at 1506 Quarry Road in Mount Joy. For more information, you can call 717-285-4220. Volunteers can register online by clicking on the picture below.
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The annual Polar Plunge event takes place on Saturday, February 10th at Walla Walla Point Park. Wenatchee Police Captain Edgar Reinfeld says the event is one of the biggest fundraisers for Special Olympics throughout the year.
If you want to donate, go to Special Olympics of Washington page, or come to the park on the 10th.
Edgar Reinfeld says usually the event coincides with his reserve weekend, but last year he got to do it for the first time.
All the money raised will help Special Olympics athletes right here in North Central Washington. Opening Ceremonies start at 11:30, the Plunge kicks off at 12.
April 20 UniCredit Chairman Giuseppe Vita tells annual general meeting:
* Abu Dhabi's investment fund Aabar has 5.038 percent stake, no other shareholder has more than 5 percent of bank following 13 billion euro new share issue Further company coverage: (Reporting by Milan newsroom)
KARACHI: The Met department has predicted a heatwave in the port city from Saturday.
The temperature is likely to hit upwards of 38 degrees Celsius starting Saturday, the Pakistan Meteorological Department said, adding that the heatwave is expected to prevail for the next five to six days.
Based on records from the past 30 years, the temperature in Karachi averages up to 36 degrees in the month of October. However, weather experts predict a fresh wave of heat will push the mercury to 38-40 degrees over the next few days.
According to Met Director Abdul Rasheed, the sea breeze, which normally keeps Karachi temperature in check, is expected to change directions, resulting in an increase in mercury.
Dry winds from the north are also predicted.
Abby Lee Miller gets early release from prison The "Dance Moms' host will leave a federal prison in California on February 20 and segue to a halfway house.
Abby Lee Miller on prison: 'I probably won't survive' “I gave kids a new life. No one can take away from me. No one,” she said of her accomplishments.
Abby Lee Miller gets two extra weeks of freedom before prison Deadline hears that personal issues such as health are at the core of the surrender date being pushed back two weeks.
Abby Lee Miller is living it up before prison Miller spent some of the evening chatting with a “hunky male model” at the bar.
'Dance Moms' star Abby Lee Miller gets one year in prison She was charged with bankruptcy fraud and bringing $120,000 worth of Australian currency into the country without reporting it.
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YEREVAN. – The American dollar’s (USD) exchange rate against the Armenian dram (AMD) comprised AMD 478.75/$1 in Armenia on Friday; this is up by AMD 0.30 from Thursday, informed the press service of the Central Bank of Armenia.
The exchange rate for one euro was AMD 560.38 (down by AMD 2.52), that of one British pound was AMD 625.01 (down by AMD 6.30), and the rate of one Russian ruble was AMD 8.29 (down by AMD 0.04) in the country.
In addition, one gram of silver, gold and platinum amounted to AMD 256.43, AMD 19,617.32 and AMD 14,037.66, respectively.
The NASDAQ OMX Armenia stock exchange, however, saw no USD trading on Friday.
LONDON, June 14 (Reuters) - Britain's boxing body fined former world heavyweight champion David Haye 25,000 pounds ($31,995) on Wednesday for his conduct in the build-up to his defeat by underdog Tony Bellew in London last March.
"Mr. Haye admitted that his behaviour amounted to misconduct and brought boxing into disrepute," the British Boxing Board of Control said in a statement.
The buildup to the fight had been marked by intense news conferences and heated trash-talk between the two British fighters. ($1 = 0.7814 pounds) (Reporting by Alan Baldwin, editing by Toby Davis)
The Local Lick is all about featuring a rock band from our listening area, Northern California/Northern Nevada, that is either signed or unsigneda if they come from our beautiful area, they deserve the recognition. This week's Local Lick look like they are on their way to representing Carson City and Reno as the next big metal act to come from Northern Nevada, and they are GUARANTEED to melt your facesoff! We Predict a Riot!! We Predict a Riot is a metal-core band originating from Carson City, Nevada.
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Dec 12 (Reuters) - China Life Insurance Co Ltd :
* SAYS JAN-NOV PREMIUM INCOME AT 490.3 BILLION YUAN ($74.09 billion) Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2B6MwN0 Further company coverage: ($1 = 6.6174 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
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ADDvantage Technologies Group on Tuesday reported net income for the first fiscal quarter ended Dec. 31 of $217,161, up from $23,994 for the first quarter of the previous fiscal year.
NRL: Dean Widders says the continous growth of womens Rugby League is making a possitve difference on the game.
April 3 DDR Corp:
* DDR streamlines organization
* DDR Corp - changes will result in elimination of 65 existing positions
* DDR Corp- changes are expected to generate a stabilized annual reduction to recurring general and administrative expenses of approximately $6 million
* DDR Corp - expects that vast majority of its employees will remain based in Beachwood, Ohio headquarters locatio
* DDR Corp - G&A expenses exclude one-time charge to earnings of about $7.2 million associated with transition Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) – The Saratoga County Sheriff’s Department arrested a current fifth-grade teacher at the Dorothy Nolan Elementary School after they say she had a sexual relationship with an underage child.
Elizabeth Barthelmas, 48, of Wilton, is accused of having the relationship with the child, who was under the age of 13, in 2007 and 2008. The child had been a student in Barthelmas’ classroom prior to the inappropriate relationship starting.
Police say all of the crimes are believed to have occurred at Barthlemas’ home on Plum Court in Wilton.
Barthelmas was arrested Wednesday and charged with first-degree rape, sexual conduct against a child, and first-degree criminal sexual act.
She was arraigned and remanded to Saratoga County Jail in lieu of $50,000 cash or $100,000 bond.
Barthelmas was hired by Saratoga Springs Schools in 2005. Prior to that, police say she was a teacher in the Queensbury Union Free School District.
The investigation is ongoing.
Los Angeles police say a retired officer has been arrested on suspicion of defrauding the city out of more than $200,000 in a phony workers' compensation scheme.
Officials said Thursday that the alleged scam stems from a medical claim filed in 2014, while Terry Johns was still on the force. Johns retired in 2016 after more than three decades with the LAPD.
Investigators allege Johns engaged in physical activities inconsistent with the injuries he said he sustained while on the job. As a result, officials say, the 56-year-old received benefits to which he wasn't entitled.
Court orders have been served on his financial accounts, freezing assets related to the alleged scam.
Johns could face charges including workers' compensation fraud. It wasn't immediately known if he has an attorney.
NASHVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) — A water line break in a bathroom closed the Nash County Courthouse late Wednesday afternoon, officials said.
Authorities said that there will be no court hearings and the courthouse would be closed Thursday and Friday.
The water pipe behind a toilet broke in a bathroom behind the jury room on the second floor, said Zee Lamb, Nash County manager.
The break, which might have been vandalism, was not detected for a while, and the entire second floor was covered in a few inches of water, Lamb said.
The problem was noticed when water started dripping down to the first floor.
Officials said that people with a Thursday or Friday court date should call the Nash County Clerk of Courts Office on Monday to check on the new date.
The courthouse number is (252) 220-3000.
Lamb said that there are few court dates next week because judges are away at a conference.
ELLICOTT CITY, Md. – Authorities in Maryland started off the new year with an investigation into a triple shooting on Sunday.
Investigators say a mother heard a scuffle inside her daughter’s bedroom.
When she walked into the room, a 15-year-old boy shot her before turning the gun on her 16-year-old daughter.
After shooting the females, police say the boy shot himself in the head.
Investigators say the mother, 52-year-old Suzanne Zaremba, was treated and released from a hospital for her injuries.
Sadly, 16-year-old Charlotte Zaremba died at a hospital.
According to WBAL, the 15-year-old boy was taken to a hospital in critical condition with life-threatening injuries.
So far, authorities have not released a motive for the shootings.
The Central Valley's own fierce warrior has been named top dog far as St. Bernards are concerned!The three-year-old just took the 'Best of Breed' title at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show this morning.His official name is 'Grand champion Nobel's Fierce Warrior v. Jamelle,' but he's more commonly known as Joel! He has already won numerous awards, but this is his first time competing in the prestigious event.For his win in the 'Best in Breed' category, he will be moving on to the group competition. If he wins, he'll be vying for 'Best in Show'we're rooting for you Joel!
× Trump spokesman: President-elect wants more info on Russia
WASHINGTON (AP) — Incoming White House press secretary Sean Spicer is defending cryptic comments by President-elect Donald Trump that he knows “things that other people don’t know” when it comes to allegations of Russian hacking.
Spicer tells Fox News Channel’s “Fox & Friends” that Trump is getting national security briefings “on a daily basis” and “there doesn’t seem to be conclusive evidence” Russians were behind the hacking of Democratic emails during the election.
Spicer also dismissed on Monday a report released by the FBI and Homeland Security Department supporting the accusations against Russia, calling it a “how-to” manual on basic cybersecurity for Democrats.
In an interview on NBC’s “Today Show,” Spicer said President Barack Obama only punished Russia after Democrat Hillary Clinton lost the election and that the recent sanctions were politically motivated.
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Just nine days after park supporters re-installed a billboard sign on Highway 3 that had been vandalized, it was torn down.
Photo Credit: Quantrell D. Colbert; © 2018 CTMG, Inc.(NEW YORK) — The American Black Film Festival is making sure it’s going to be a “superfly” summer for aspiring filmmakers.
The upcoming Superfly remake, starring Trevor Jackson, is set to premiere at the 2018 ABBF in Miami, Florida.
Directed by Director X, the film will follow the 1972 original, which centers on a drug dealer looking for one more big score before he retires. It stars Jackson as Youngblood, the film’s lead, and Mudbound‘s Jason Mitchell as his business partner, Eddie.
The cast also includes Michael K. Williams, who will play Scatter, Lex Scott Davis as Georgia, Andrea Londo as Cynthia, Jacob Ming-Trent as Fat Freddy, and Omar Chapparo as Adalberto.
Superfly, which was initially scheduled to hit theaters June 15, will now launch nationwide on Wednesday, June 13.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump heads to West Virginia on Tuesday to express appreciation to active-duty service members and veterans during a military tribute.
The White House says Trump is delivering remarks at a "Salute to Service" charity dinner at the Greenbrier resort in White Sulphur Springs. The White House says the dinner is being held in conjunction with another event previously known as the PGA Tour's Greenbrier Classic. Trump is an avid golfer.
The event will mark Trump's latest appearance in a state he won by more than 40 percentage points in 2016 and where Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin is seeking re-election.
Trump has criticized Manchin for voting against tax cuts Trump enacted last year. Manchin is among Democrats with whom Trump recently discussed the vacancy on the Supreme Court.
If reports are to be believed then Salman Khan might be replacing Saif Ali Khan in Ramesh Taurani's Race 3. The actor who was last seen in Kabir Khan's Tubelight was supposed to kick-start Remo D'Souza's untitled dance film but that flick has been put on the backburner as of now.
Amidst these rumours, we hear that this B-town actress has been finalized as one of the leading ladies opposite Salman in Race 3. Find out who she is.
According to BBC News, six people are dead and more than 70 people have been hospitalized at this time from a fire that roared through a west London tower Tuesday night. The fire is still burning this morning and more casualties are expected according to authorities.
The blaze was reported at 12:54 (British Summer Time) and was said to have started on the 4th floor and spread extremely fast.
Witnesses say people were trapped in the building. The tower has 120 flats (apartments) so there would around 700 people in the building at the time the fire started.
People who live in that tower block that have evacuated are asked to let authorities know they are safe.
The Grenfell Action Group said they had voiced concerns regarding the building maintenance and stating there are fire risks.
The story is still developing.
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Russian Republic Of Chechnya Accused Of Targeting Male Homosexuals
Police in Chechnya have reportedly detained more than 100 gay men. Some have been tortured. Steve Inskeep to Shaun Walker, a reporter with The Guardian in Moscow, about the detainments.
Eriksen enjoyed another fine campaign with Spurs, scoring 10 goals and making 11 assists in the Premier League.
Barcelona have reportedly been monitoring the 26-year-old with a high profile position available in the squad now that Nou Camp legend Andres Iniesta has left the club.
But according to El Gol Digital, Real Madrid see Eriksen as a long term replacement for Luka Modric.
Real have just won their third successive Champions League title but club’s hierarchy are said to be concerned about the age of the squad.
Modric has been a terrific servant to the Madrid giants since his arrival from Tottenham in 2012.
WHEN EARTH BECOMES SOUP Simple Experiment Illustrates How Liquefaction Occurs During An Earthquake
In this edition of "Physics Is Wacky And Makes No Sense," we learn that partially wet soil substantially loses strength and stiffness in response to applied stress — ya know, like a big old earthquake.
A puppy problem is plaguing the Charlottesville-Albemarle Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
While the problem is a cute one, the influx of puppies is now bringing the animal shelter close to capacity. The CASPCA just took in another load of abandoned puppies on Thursday, February 1. The executive director says more than 200 furry friends are now calling the shelter home, and its capacity is 225 animals.
"We're always grateful that the animals are in a safe place, but we naturally need to make sure we always have space,” says Angie Gunter, executive director of the CASPCA. “So, fortunately for us, we have an amazing foster base. We actually have nearly 500 foster families."
The Charlottesville-Albemarle Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is looking for people willing to foster or adopt these homeless critters. An adoption event is set for Saturday, February 10 at the shelter on Berkmar Drive.
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It's that trademark Foster sister sense of humor again!
Legendary songwriter David Foster, 68, and Scorpion actress, singer and Broadway star Katharine McPhee, 34, recently got engaged during a trip to Capri after dating for more than a year. His daughters Erin Foster, 35, and Sara Foster, 37, weighed in on the situation in true Foster daughter fashion.
After David confirmed the news on Instagram with a photo of him and Katharine, Erin commented, "Mommmyyy ♥♥♥."
"Out of the country. What did I miss?" wrote Sara.
Erin and Sara, two out of David's five daughters and the product of his second marriage to Rebecca Dyer, are known for their dry wit and humor.
Stylist Jamie Mizrahi, who worked as a costume designer on Erin and Sara's reality show Barely Famous a few years ago, also responded with "Mommy!!!!!!!!!"
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Mrs. Casey’s Tea will be held at the Casey home, Quarters 2, at Fort Steilacoom (on the grounds of Western State Hospital) on Saturday the 10th of February 2018. Please arrive by 1:45p.m.
The tea will feature a fashion review, music, readings and other entertainment. Tea and cakes will be served and there will be a Valentine favor to take home. “A Fancy Fair” silent auction will be held. Come wearing your own vintage fashion, any period, if you wish.
Cost of the tea is only $15.00 per person. Please send your check made out to Historic Fort Steilacoom Association, P.O.Box 88447, Steilacoom, WA 98388. . Also send the first and last name of yourself and your guests for use on place name cards.
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April has been a busy month for Toronto sports fans. With both the Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Raptors taking part in playoff action this year, the public square on the west side of the Air Canada Centre has been host to some very large crowds over the past week. In today's Photo of the Day, submitted to our Flickr Pool by A Great Capture, we are shown a view of Leafs fans in Maple Leaf Square watching the April 13th series opener, broadcast live from Washington D.C.
Maple Leaf Square during a Maple Leafs playoff game, image by A Great Capture
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Mexico City prosecutors say they have arrested a man who signed off on an apparently faulty construction project that collapsed in the magnitude 7.1 earthquake of Sept. 19 and killed two women.
Prosecutors have not identified the suspect, who faces homicide charges.
But they said Monday he was in charge of ensuring the seven-story apartment building was constructed according to approved plans in 2016.
The prosecutor’s office says the building’s foundations didn’t meet specifications approved for the site. It says the structure had “little resistance” and didn’t meet specifications.
The quake killed 369 people in all, 228 of them in the capital.
Experts say recently built structures should have been able to withstand the quake.
Another suspect was arrested previously in the case.
Two South African Communities Give Nigerians Quit Notice
Nigerians in South Africa have been issued with a quit notice to vacate two communities in the country over what has been described as punishment for the crimes. NAN reports that the Nigeria Union in South Africa on Wednesday, June 14 accused two communities of ordering Nigerians to quit the territories. President of the union,…
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TOKYO, April 12 Japanese stocks fell more than 1 percent to their lowest level in over four-months on Wednesday morning as rising geopolitical tensions curbed risk appetite, while exporters dropped after the yen spiked to a five-month high.
The Nikkei 225 share average tumbled 1.3 percent to 18,504.81 in midmorning trade, the lowest since Dec. 7.
The broader Topix also shed 1.3 percent, to 1,476.35. The JPX-Nikkei Index 400 declined 1.2 percent to 13,248.36. (Reporting by Ayai Tomisawa; Editing by Chris Gallagher)
Dr. Scott Gottlieb, FDA commissioner, discusses the agency's plans to move forward on a plan towards regulating nicotine levels in cigarettes.
A group of women who have publicly accused President Donald Trump of sexual harassment and assault call for action from Congress. Trump has denied these allegations, and the alleged incidents took place prior to his assuming the presidency.
Monarch Foundation has announced that its customers and employees raised £463,000 for its four charity partners in 2016.
Monarch‘s partners were: Just a Drop (pictured), Blind Veterans UK, Macmillan Cancer Support, and Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity.
The funds include £420,000 raised by customers from onboard collections: almost £90,000 more than in 2015. Monarch employees raised £20,000 and a further £23,000 was raised through the website via Pennies, the digital charity box, which encourages Monarch customers to donate 50p when booking flights and holidays online.
Monarch’s five UK bases took part in annual fundraising events including Macmillan’s World’s Biggest Coffee Morning, raising over £7,000 last year while Monarch also ran its annual ‘Search for Santa’ flight when over 150 ill children take a Santa flight courtesy of Monarch and Leeds Bradford Airport.
Pauline Prow, chair of The Monarch Foundation, said:
Naira maintains grip, closes at 364 per dollar
The naira closed flat at 364 per United States dollar on Wednesday, the same rate it closed on Monday and Tuesday. This is despite a $414m injection into the foreign exchange market by the Central Bank of Nigeria on Monday. The naira had posted a marginal gain against the United States dollar at the parallel […]
Naira maintains grip, closes at 364 per dollar
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If you missed seeing the Red Arrows yesterday, here is a photograph taken by Clitheroe Advertiser reader Lee Birkett that captures them in full flight.
Lee went to Castle View with his family hoping to catch a glimpse of the Red Arrows, who were due to fly over the town yesterday afternoon while the food festival was taking place.
And Lee could not have picked a better spot as he captured this stunning image.
Yesterday we published three amazing photographs taken by Zoie Carter-Ingham who also managed to catch Red Arrows from her spot in the town centre.
The Red Arrows are the star attraction at the Blackpool Air Show this weekend.
May 3 Adacel Technologies Ltd:
* Profit before tax for FY2017 is now anticipated to be in range of approximately $7.0-7.5 million
* Number of delayed contracts will impact fy2017 revenue from systems segment which will be approximately 35-40% below fy2016
* Co's services segment is forecast to continue its steady growth trajectory in FY2017, and is expected to grow around 10% over fy2016
* Intends to conduct an on-market share buyback during period from 17 may 2017 to 16 may 2018
* Co maintains its optimism in relation to total orders for fy2017 being above fy2016 for both systems and services segments
* Revised earnings outlook due to longer than anticipated contract administration processes on number of notified awards Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Local businessman Prentice Panton said he is close to inking a deal with Jamaica’s Health Ministry to supply that country with cannabis oil medication.
Mr. Panton said Jamaican hospital Hope Institute has expressed interest in his supplying the medication which is manufactured by Lions Garden.
The local businessman said he sent 10 fluid ounces as a sample to the hospital and said he is awaiting word from the hospital’s Head Doctor for approval.
She is currently on vacation but Mr. Panton said he expects plans to be finalised on the doctor’s return.
“One of the Head doctors will lead doctors on the issue when she comes back. If she wants more we’re gonna give them like a gallon and they’re gonna look at ways of signing a contract with them hopefully where we will be able to supply the entire Health Ministry,” Mr. Panton explained.
Mr. Panton said his company in Jamaica is also ready to supply the cannabis oil medication in Cayman.
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TORONTO — No winning ticket was sold for the $33 million jackpot in Friday night's Lotto Max draw.
That means the jackpot for next Friday's draw will grow to approximately $50 million, and there will also be two Maxmillions prizes of $1 million each up for grabs.
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Norwegian toll companies’ debts more than quintupled since 2002. This means that motorists in this country have to pay more money said the Institute of Transport Economics (TOI) firm.
‘The debt has increased sharply in recent years, and it is ultimately motorists who have to pay’, said Deputy Director, Kjell Werner Johansen, of TOI to P4.
Most road projects are financed by toll companies that take up large loans. Johansen estimated that the debt for toll companies has now reached 50 billion.
Forecasts within the state budget presented in October, show that debt increased more than fivefold from 2002 to 2016.
‘High growth of traffic, and low interest rates, has meant that the high debt has so far been manageable, but there is a real risk that this could change’, according to Johansen.
‘If interest rates start to rise, but traffic growth doesn’t, one will soon hit a difficult situation’, he said.
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Despite the automation, Ele.me believes this could be better for drivers. Humans would only need to cover about 15 percent of its routes, and should lower operating costs in the process. Existing couriers could make up to five times more income, it claimed.
This approach wouldn't likely work in primarily residential areas, so you could easily argue that Ele.me is taking a shortcut to putting drones into service. At the same time, this underscores a few of the advantages Chinese companies have when introducing commercial delivery drones. The US is only just considering looser rules that would enable practical drone couriers, while a Made in China 2025 campaign is providing grants, investments and loans to help technological innovation in fields like this. The edge might not last for long, but it's hard not to look on with some envy as Shanghai residents receive their grub from above.
Cascade Christian Schools tech coordinator Ray Ossman and Maple Lawn Elementary teacher Jeanne Ossman, who are married to one another, were both surprised with the same Teachers and Technology Grant from CenturyLink on the same day.
During an interview with Sky Sports, Seth Rollins revealed his thoughts on MMA crossing over into the world of WWE.
Rollins seems adamant that WWE doesn’t need UFC stars to keep the company relevant. Admitting that the company doesn’t need to target high-profile athletes to maintain viewership.
“I think we have maybe the most talented roster of all time,” Rollins said. “I don’t think we need anybody to help or crossover. Conversely, Seth did say that if “they want to come over to our world and have some fun then that’s cool”. However, “we’re happy doing our thing on our own”.
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FILE PHOTO: A Union Jack flag flutters next to European Union flags ahead of a visit from Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron at the EU Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium February 16, 2016. REUTERS/Yves Herman/File photo
BRUSSELS The European Banking Federation wants European Union and British negotiators to provide clarity on the terms of Britain's exit from the EU, after London triggered the process on Wednesday, so that banks can continue to finance the economy.
The EBF, which unites 32 national banking associations in Europe that together represent some 4,500 banks, said it was ready to help explain to policymakers the impact of the negotiations on the supervisory and regulatory framework and on business models.
"The EBF is keen to see clarity and certainty for banks during this process so that the banking sector can continue financing the economy while serving customers to the fullest extent and without undue disruption," it said in a statement.
(Reporting By Jan Strupczewski)
New Delhi: The national capital on Sunday saw a star-studded evening at ‘Da-Bangg The Tour’ with Bollywood superstar Salman Khan winning the hearts, where he was welcomed by the crowd with swaying mobile phone torches in the air.
Actresses Daisy Shah and Sonakshi Sinha performed to the chartbusters of the year, while Kriti Sanon was seen shaking a leg on her hit song, “Sweety Tera Drama.”
Actor-host Manish Paul anchored the show. Actor and professional dancer Prabhu Deva was also present there and awestruck the audience with his moves. But when Salman took to the stage, all hell broke loose.
Salman fans were excited since yesterday when the team landed in the national capital for the show. After setting the stage on fire in Auckland, Hong Kong and Melbourne, Salman Khan and others reached Delhi to bewitch the crowd with their performance as part of the Da-Bangg Tour yesterday.
Work on ‘Dabangg 3’ will kick start in March next year.
It remains one of the most widely banned books in history, shocking readers with its 'pornographic' content centuries before Lady Chatterley’s Lover.
Nearly 270 years on, it seems that modern day students are proving equally squeamish, as Fanny Hill, the first ever erotic novel written in English, has been dropped from the University of London curriculum for fear of offending students.
Fanny Hill, or Memoirs of a Woman of Pleasure, was first published in 1748. Written while the author was in debtors prison in London, it’s the story of an ageing courtesan who looks back with “stark naked truth” on her scandalous life.
Jennifer Hudson revealed to Ellen that she’s so serious about Christmas, she even hires a team to light up her house right after Halloween!
(THE COLLEGE FIX) — Nearly two dozen student activists at Georgetown University recently petitioned the school’s president, John DeGioia, to permit the university’s police force to carry firearms on campus, a demand that comes amid a nationwide debate on gun control and guns in public places.
The group, GU Advocates for Responsible Defense, implored the president to exercise “immediate resolve” and permit “armed security” on the Washington, D.C.- area Catholics campus.
“As a first step, we would like DeGioia to work with Metro PD in order to place armed security on campus. Second, we want him to give [University Police] Chief [Jay] Gruber the authority to train and equip his officers with firearms,” the letter read, a copy of which was obtained by The College Fix.
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Hyundai is so eager to slash product design cycles and introduce new models that its design vice president wants to see drawings become a production reality in just 18 months.
Speaking to Automotive News, senior vice president of design at Hyundai and Genesis, Luc Donckerwolke, said the South Korean automaker intends on responding to trends and demand for new models by dramatically cutting life cycles.
“As life cycles get shorter, they will get drastically shorter. I have no doubt design can be shortened by half,” Donckerwolke said.
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President Donald Trump's pick to oversee Medicare and Medicaid advised Vice President Mike Pence on health care issues while he was Indiana's governor, a post she maintained amid a web of business arrangements - including one that ethics experts say conflicted with her public duties. A review by The Associated Press found Seema Verma and her small Indianapolis-based firm made millions through consulting agreements with at least nine states while also working under contract for Hewlett Packard.
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TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) – A Tonawanda woman who pleaded guilty to stealing over $18,000 from a Tonawanda Elementary School was sentenced to three years probation and 200 hours of community service Friday.
Jennifer Seyfang, 38, has admitted to stealing more than $18,000 from July 2016 to Sept. 2017, while she was serving as PTA treasurer at Charles A. Lindberg Elementary.
Seyfang also admitted to attempting to take more than $9,500 from the Greater Buffalo Gymnastics Booster Club when she was a treasurer there.
She was charged with grand larceny, a felony.
News 4 was told that Seyfang didn’t use the money for frivolous things- she used it to put food on her table.
Officials say she already paid back the money to the PTA.
IBM has changed certain asset allocations in its IBM 401(k) Plus Plan, providing greater exposure to international equities.
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A Rochester man has been accused of killing a woman who was found dead inside a Bernard Street home on Saturday.
Elwell McPhail, 49, was charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of Syreeta Knight, 36, of Rochester, Rochester Police investigator Jackie Shuman said Monday morning.
Police found Knight's body around 3 p.m. Saturday, after entering the Bernard Street home to "check on the welfare of individuals there," according to a police statement Saturday.
McPhail is scheduled to be arraigned in City Court Monday morning.
Further details about the homicide were not immediately released.
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WOODBRIDGE Conn. (WTNH) — The Jewish Community Center of Greater New Haven has opened a new facility to use as a fitness center in Woodbridge.
The JCC was forced to find new accommodations after a fire closed their main building on December 6th. Hundreds of people were inside the JCC when the flames started. The chief says two firefighters were hurt and one had to be carried out of the building.
At this point the fire chief says the flames started in the sauna, but they say the fire was ruled accidental.
The new JCC building has new spaces and places for all of it’s programs including daycare, fitness center and school. The school has found a new home fast at the Congregation B’nai Jacob. The fitness center opened at 5a.m. Monday morning.
For more information on the center you can head to the JCC website.
Chris Lattner, once responsible for leading the teams behind Xcode and Swift, made headlines earlier this year when he left Apple to work at Tesla.At the time, Lattner told MacRumors the opportunity to work on Tesla's self-driving project with the Tesla Autopilot team was "irresistible." Lattner lasted just six months at Tesla, however, and left the company in June "Chris just wasn't the right fit for Tesla and we've decided to make a change," the company told The Wall Street Journal after Lattner exited. Lattner went on to announce on Twitter that he was seeking companies interested in a "seasoned engineering leader," which has apparently led to a new role at Google.Lattner today announced that he has joined the Google Brain team to work on artificial intelligence. Google Brain is Google's research unit, and Lattner is expected to work on TensorFlow , Google's open-source machine learning software.
An F-35 flight simulator sits dormant during a media event at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Feb. 15, 2017. The media event was put together as an opportunity for local Japanese reporters to get a first-hand look at how the simulators train pilots and enhance readiness. The simulators increase safety, proficiency and allow pilots to dynamically train without placing additional mechanical stress on the aircraft leading to safer flights. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Abrego)
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A rapist who terrorised Sydney's north shore in the mid 1990s is behind bars after allegedly attacking a teenage girl and breaching his supervision orders.
Graham James Kay, who was released from prison in 2015 for a string of sexual assaults between 1995 and 1996, is accused of attacking a girl at a supermarket last Tuesday.
The 66-year-old was arrested on Wednesday over the alleged attack at Rosehill Woolworths but released on conditional bail.
Kay, dubbed the North Shore Rapist, pleaded guilty to six sexual assaults between 1995 and 1996 and upon his release in 2015 was deemed a high-risk offender and placed on strict supervision orders.
He was arrested again at his western Sydney home on Saturday night and did not appear before Parramatta Bail Court on Sunday.
According to court documents, he was arrested over three breaches of his supervision orders relating to a date in early April.
Kay is due to face Parramatta Local Court on Tuesday and is expected to apply for bail.
Richmond Police say two men have been arrested after a person was found shot at an apartment complex.
Police have charged Chavonte Estes, 24, and Rakeym Bell, 24, with conspiracy to commit murder in the death of Jaquan Harris.
Harris was found shot on May 16 at The Lofts at Commerce at 700 Stockton St. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police say Estes and Bell were taken into custody on June 7 without incident. More charges are pending.
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Once again, Mat Fraser walked away from the CrossFit Games with the title "Fittest Man on Earth." He crushed the field -- again -- winning four events and taking second in two others at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wis. Fraser, a former powerlifter, finished 216 points ahead of second-place finisher Brent Fikowski and scored 1,132 of a possible 1,300 points.
The four-day long event is known to crush even the most elite professional exercisers, cruised to the top of the podium, completing the most dominant performance it the Games history.
WASHINGTON -- The special counsel overseeing the investigation into Russian election meddling and any ties between Russia and the Trump campaign is reviewing whether President Trump tried to obstruct justice, according to a report published Wednesday night in The Washington Post that cited unnamed officials.
Special Counsel Robert Mueller is looking into Mr. Trump's words and conduct in the events of recent weeks, marking a stark shift in the investigation that initially was supposed to focus on Russian influence and any connections to the Trump campaign, but not necessarily Mr. Trump himself, the report said.
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The Israeli prime minister will visit Moscow on July 11 to hold talks with Vladimir PutinThe Kremlin has confirmed preparations are underway for a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Moscow next week.Netanyahu's press secretary Anna Jonathan-Leus earlier informed TASS that theOn Sunday,Putin and Netanyahu met twice earlier this year. The Israeli prime minister last visited the Russian capital on May 9 to attend the military parade dedicated to the 73rd anniversary of the Soviet Union's Victory in the Great Patriotic War against Nazi Germany. The Russian president and the Israeli premier also took part in the Immortal Regiment march.Prior to that, Putin and Netanyahu met in the Jewish Museum and Tolerance Center in Moscow on January 29. At that time, they took part in the events to mark International Holocaust Remembrance Day and the anniversary of Leningrad's full liberation from the Nazi siege.
A Muirhead man died last week after being seriously injured in a car crash near Chryston.
Robert McLeod (58) suffered head injuries after his Volkswagen Tiguan was struck by a Mini on the A80 at Cumbernauld Road at about 5.15pm on November 28.
He was taken to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in a critical condition and passed away on Thursday.
The incident happened when a Mini being driven eastbound appeared to lose control and struck Mr McLeod’s car, which was travelling in the opposite direction.
A Seat Toledo in the westbound carriageway was also damaged as a result of the collision. The Mini driver (28) was treated for upper body injuries at Monklands Hospital.
Enquiries are ongoing into the cause of the crash, anyone with information should contact the police via 101.
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The Six Nations could come down to the final day when England and Ireland meet
No side has ever record three straight Six Nations titles in a row but Eddie Jones’ side are favourites to do so, having won 22 of their last 23 matches.
However, that solitary defeat came at the hands of Ireland last year, who denied them a second Grand Slam in a row although the Six Nations championship had already been sealed.
And the men in green look the most likely to challenge England once again, but they will have to do so at Twickenham this time in a final-day showdown.
Lyndon Barends has confirmed that the NHA will be launching an investigation into the theft of two Thoroughbreds from Jenny Millington’s THRC in Philippi on Wednesday, 12 April 2017.
The intruders cut through some fencing and removed Wavin’ Flag and Maximum Flo at around lunch time last Wednesday. A frantic, multi-agency effort ensued and both horses were returned to the THRC in Philippi on Friday, 14 April 2017.
It seems the horses were stolen for the purposes of bush racing on the Cape flats. While Wavin’ Flag survived the ordeal relatively unscathed, Maximum Flo was less fortunate and had to be euthanised on humane grounds.
South Carolina was the first school to offer Cheraw (S.C.) class of 2020 defensive tackle Xavier McIver last summer and has remained in pursuit of him since then.The 6-foot-1, 285-pounder was in Co...
BEIJING, April 23 China's gasoline, diesel and kerosene exports jumped in March as refiners continued to turn to foreign markets to sell their excess product, while liquefied natural gas imports jumped 18 percent to 1.99 million tonnes, customs data showed on Sunday.
Gasoline exports rose 25 percent in March compared with the same month a year earlier to 840,000 tonnes, while diesel exports jumped 53 percent to 1.91 million tonnes, data from the Chinese customs authority showed.
Kerosene shipments abroad were up 21.4 percent at 1.25 million tonnes.
China became a net exporter of fuel products in late 2016. (Reporting by Josephine Mason and Yawen Chen; Editing by Paul Tait)
LAS VEGAS (AP) - The contracts of 50,000 workers employed at 34 casino-hotels in Las Vegas expire at midnight Thursday. They could walk off the job any time starting Friday.
The union representing thousands of Las Vegas casino workers says the city's two largest resort operators would lose more than $10 million a day combined if housekeepers, cooks and others go on strike.
The union said it is asking for training on new skills and job opportunities as the companies adopt technology that can displace workers.
MGM said it met with union negotiators Monday and has more talks scheduled this week.
Caesars said it expects to agree to a new contract on or about June 1.
The Power of 9 Awards luncheon, featuring honors for voluntarism presented by the Capital Area United Way in partnership with WAFB, took place Feb. 9 at Boudreaux’s.
Country music artist Sarah Darling in a video for her new single "Where Cowboys Ride," which was filmed on a private ranch near Dubois. The song is billed as a love letter to Wyoming.
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The German economy, Europe's largest, continued its strong performance in the second quarter with gross domestic product growing 0.6 percent over the previous quarter.
The Federal Statistics Office said Tuesday the GDP growth followed an upwardly revised 0.7 percent growth in the first quarter, according to figures adjusted for seasonal and calendar variations.
The figures could bolster Chancellor Angela Merkel's re-election campaign, which has focused on Germany's record-low unemployment, balanced budget and strong economy. She's seeking a fourth term in September.
ING economist Carsten Brzeski says "though some kind of a slowdown from current growth rates looks almost inevitable" many signs point to more growth ahead and there's "little reason to fear a sudden end to the current performance."
He says "Germany's economic success story goes on and on and on."
The aftermath of the crash early Friday morning on Huger Street. (Source: WIS)
A 22-year-old woman has been charged with DUI and reckless driving in connection with an early-morning crash on Huger Street that caused a power outage in parts of downtown Columbia on Friday.
Columbia police say Lyric Brewer crashed an SUV into a utility pole on Huger near Gervais Street just after 3 a.m., knocking a transformer to the ground.
Crews were on the scene making repairs for about three hours. SCE&G says they had to shut down power while employees worked to repair the transformer. Power was interrupted from Gervais Street north to the Earlewood community and to the Vista.
Huger was closed between Gervais and Lady Streets while repairs were made.
Brewer was booked into the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center and was still in custody on Friday afternoon. A judge has granted her a $1,250 personal recognizance bond.
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The total U.S. rig count fell by 4 to 936 following last week's gain of 5, and have decreased in four of the past five weeks, according to the latest Baker Hughes survey.
The oil rig count fell by 2 to 748 and gas rigs also slipped by 2 to 187, with one rig classified as miscellaneous.
U.S. crude oil continues to hold a substantial loss, -2.9% at $49.28/bbl.
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Vincent VanGREAT's 2016 album UnGREATful is mostly a feel good affair, with one loud exception: "Radical," a blaring, Public Enemy-channeling riot act co-produced with Q The Sun. Van Great has picked a fitting time to drop the visual for that song, which calls out the incoming president: inauguration day.
You can stream the angry, John JSwaqq Holifield-directed clip below.
NEW YORK, NY — Multiple news sources are reporting an explosion in Manhattan. WPIX-TV reports that there are, so far no reports of, injuries.
Police are responding to reports of a possible explosion on the A, C and E subway lines near 42nd Street and Eighth Avenue, New York Police Department Sgt. Brendan Ryan said Monday. The trains are being evacuated, he said.
A man with a “possible second device” has been detained in the subway tunnel, sources said. He was described him as “having wires coming out of him.”
Numerous trains are now bypassing Times Square and Port Authority, the MTA says.
Video obtained by 7 News shows the execution murder of former bikie boss Mick Hawi in Kogarah.
Grain futures were mostly lower Wednesday in early trading on the Chicago Board of Trade.
Wheat for March delivery was 1.20 cents lower at $4.4820 a bushel; March corn was down 1.40 cents at $3.7260 a bushel; March oats was down 4.40 cents at $2.4940 a bushel while March soybeans gained 4 cents to $10.49 a bushel.
Beef higher and pork higher on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.
February live cattle was .13 cent higher at $1.1750 a pound; March feeder cattle was up .63 cent at $1.2463 pound; April lean hogs gained .25 cent to $.7155 a pound.
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A performance of Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons and other Baroque masterworks featuring violinist Nicola Benedetti.
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KHYBER AGENCY:- The Khasadar force foiled a bid of smuggling fertilizers from Pakistan to Afghanistan by recovering huge quantity of it from a truck here at Torkham border on December 31st.
The political administration official told on Sunday that Khasadar personnel stopped an Afghanistan-bound vehicle loaded with tomatoes for routine checking. During the search, 400 bags, each containing 50 kilograms of fertilizers, were recovered concealed under tomatoes boxes.
The sound of clanking weights and the thud of heavy machinery tires filled the air in and around the Mexia Blackcats weight room Tuesday morning, during the first week of coach Frank Sandoval's "True Defenders" strength and conditioning camp. This workout is not for the faint of heart.
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The officers were showing cultural sensitivity.
The family is from Saudi Arabia and they said they do this all the time in Saudi Arabia. It’s common practice in their country, they said. The police were being sensitive to their cultural differences.
Hello! They aren’t in Saudi Arabia! If they were Americans, they would have been arrested.
The police are investigating, however.
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HOUSTON May 2 Petróleo Brasileiro SA will focus on oil and gas exploration and production while seeking opportunities in alternative sources of energy over the next five years, as Brazil's state-controlled oil firm moves toward more profitable core segments, Chief Executive Officer Pedro Parente said on Tuesday.
Speaking at the Offshore Technology Conference in Houston, Parente cited geopolitical tension in the Middle East, sizable legal contingencies and missing divestiture goals as potential risks for Petrobras's financial and operational case going forward. (Reporting by Marianna Parraga; Writing by Guillermo Parra-Bernal; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
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Ryan Hartman handles the puck at practice on Jan. 1 ahead of the Blackhawks' Winter Classic game vs. the Blues at Busch Stadium.
George Zimmerman was acquitted of second-degree murder for the 2012 killing of Trayvon Martin. (Red Huber/Orlando Sentinel via AP, Pool)
SANFORD, FL (WKMG/CNN) – George Zimmerman was a no-show at his Wednesday court hearing on stalking charges.
Zimmerman is accused of sending threats to a private investigator working on Jay-Z's documentary about Trayvon Martin.
The investigator said he received dozens of threatening calls, text messages and emails from Zimmerman.
Earlier this month, Zimmerman filed a written plea of not guilty and waived his court appearance. The next hearing is scheduled for June 27.
Zimmerman was acquitted in 2013 of second-degree murder in the killing of Martin, a 17-year-old African-American.
The case started a national conversation about race and created the Black Lives Matter movement.
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A communitywide Hanamatsuri celebration with taiko drumming performances hosted by the Vista Buddhist Temple is set for noon to 6 p.m. April 28-29 at 150 Cedar Road.
The two-day Hanamatsuri, aka Flower Festival, celebrates the birth of Buddha. Highlights include two performances each day of Buddhist taiko drumming along with a hands-on family workshop on taiko drums both days.
There will be a flower altar, Japanese dancers, children’s games, talks on Buddhist practice, shakuhachi aural meditation and sumi-e exhibits along with a farmers market and garden booth. Admission and parking are free. For more information, call (760) 941-8800, or visit vbtemple.org.
The reason North Carolina preschooler Kimber Walker had a Costco-themed party for her 5th birthday might just melt your heart. The little girl, reports Today , has been suffering from medical issues - she was born with Chiari malformation and Sturge-Weber syndrome - and has had 20 surgeries in the last year alone to prevent glaucoma.
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Teen arrested for SWFL car thefts, mother accused of interfering with investigation
A 14-year-old boy was arrested in connection with unlocked car thefts in several residential areas, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office said.
The south Fort Myers teen faces charges of burglary, grand theft and grand theft of a firearm.
Deputies responded to reports of multiple vehicle burglaries in the late hours of Sunday into Monday morning, and the investigation revealed most of the vehicles were left unlocked. Several firearms, including two pistols and an AR-15, were stolen from a vehicle from one of the vehicles, the sheriff’s office said.
Deputies later searched the teen’s home, but his mother allegedly tried to prevent deputies from doing the search.
His mother is accused of interfering with the investigation and was also arrested. She’s facing a charge of resisting an officer without violence.
EDITOR’S NOTE: The mother has not been named due to the ability to then identify the minor accused the above mentioned crimes.
Militancy and direct action are not only necessary tactical tools for the anarchist left, but, when correctly implemented, they are also the facilitators of inspiration and motivation for both those involved with the act in question and those who observe the act in question. It is such activity that helps draw numbers into the movement by creating an outlet for the venting of frustration and alienation.
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Defending champion Joey “Jaws” Chestnut consumed a record 74 hot dogs to win his 11th title at an annual July 4 eating competition.
The renowned competitive eater from San Jose, California, takes home the coveted Mustard Belt and surpassed the previous mark of 72 dogs and buns he downed at last year’s Nathan’s Famous July Fourth contest.
Miki Sudo from Las Vegas claimed her fifth straight title in the women’s side of the competition.
Miki Sudo retained her title (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
She fell short of the 41 hot dogs she ate last year but still easily beat second-place finisher Michelle Lesco, of Tucson, Arizona. Ms Lesco ate 28 sausages and buns.
Thousands of people braved high temperatures to witness the contest on the Coney Island boardwalk in New York.
Ms Sudo was a fan favourite, drawing big cheers from the crowd during her performance, which was slightly delayed after she requested new water to soak her buns.
JAMESTOWN, R.I. (AP) — A sixth-grade science and social studies teacher has been named Rhode Island’s Teacher of the Year.
Charlene Tuttle was presented the award at a surprise ceremony at The Lawn School in Jamestown Wednesday morning.
Tuttle has been an educator for more than 25 years. In her time at the Lawn School she has created a program to help students build underwater vehicles, ran an after-school coding program and worked with Roger Williams University to study the environment.
Tuttle was nominated for the award by her colleagues and students, and she says she is “elated, honored and humbled to have been chosen.”
Tuttle will now work with the state Department of Education to develop policy.
She is also eligible to enter the national Teacher of the Year competition.
STOCKHOLM (AP) — Sweden charges Uzbek man with terrorist crime in last year's truck ramming attack in Stockholm that killed 5.
Munster Rugby are back in pre-season training this week. The best thing about a new season? The new kit.
The province has released a video on its YouTube channel, showcasing their new training kit, with Ian Keatley the star of the show.
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NEW YORK May 2 Wall Street edged higher on Tuesday as gains for the tech and industrial sectors countered weakness in auto and energy stocks and investors digested a heavy day of earnings reports.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 36.43 points, or 0.17 percent, to end at 20,949.89, the S&P 500 gained 2.84 points, or 0.12 percent, to 2,391.17 and the Nasdaq Composite added 3.76 points, or 0.06 percent, to 6,095.37. (Reporting by Lewis Krauskopf; Editing by James Dalgleish)
Just in time for summer, Kylie Minogue has released a music video for her new single, "Golden."
The dance music icon celebrated her 50th birthday on Monday (May 28) by sharing the music video for the title track from her most recent studio album.
The video has left you dreaming about hitting the beach, right? Watching Kylie have so much fun as she frolicks in sequins on the beach is just what we needed to kick off summer.
"Golden" is the third single to be released from the album. It's the followup to "Dancing" and "Stop Me From Falling." Click here to purchase the album right now.
Kylie, by the way, celebrated with an fabulous Studio 54-themed birthday bash in London this past weekend. Mel C (Spice Girls), James Blunt, and comedian Graham Norton were just some of the stars who attended the big event.
Happy Birthday, Kylie!
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Under-the-table deals are essential because of the corrupt Castro regime's abysmally dysfunctional monopoly on the entire economy. If anyone in the black market feels they are being left out of the cheating or the money flow, they often accuse others of "corruption" to ensure that they get their slice of the pastelito, or whatever So, government functionaries often initiate inspections and crackdowns to redirect the flow and to cash in, knowing fully that whatever "corruption" they are messing with is an absolute necessity for those involved.
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The New York Times reported on Monday that Facebook Chief Information Security Officer Alex Stamos would be stepping down after disagreements over how the social media network should handle the spread of disinformation.
In a subsequent tweet, Stamos denied the report, writing, “Despite the rumors, I'm still fully engaged with my work at Facebook. It's true that my role did change. I'm currently spending more time exploring emerging security risks and working on election security.”
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WYTV) – Earth, Wind & Fire, one of the world’s top-selling musical groups, will perform in Youngstown.
The show will be Friday, March 16 at the Covelli Centre. The show starts at 7:30 p.m., with doors opening at 6 p.m.
Earth, Wind & Fire got its start in Chicago in 1969. The band has released 23 albums, including eight #1 R&B singles and eight Double Platinum Top 10 Pop Albums. The band has earned more than 50 Gold and Platinum albums and sold over 100 million albums worldwide, earning them a solid spot as one of best-selling music artist of all time.
Some of their top hits include “September,” “Boogie Wonderland” and “Let’s Groove.”
They were inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000.
Tickets for the Youngstown show range in price from $45.50 to $95.50. They go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, December 15.
You can get tickets at the Southwoods Health box office at the Covelli Centre, by calling 1-800-745-3000 or visiting www.ticketmaster.com.
SHERIDAN — The Theodore Waddell and Lynn Campion Waddell print collection opening reception will take place Feb. 8 from 5-7 p.m. at the Whitney Center for the Arts at Sheridan College.
The event is free and open to the public, though select works by Waddell will be available for sale with proceeds benefitting the Sheridan College art department.
For additional information, see whitneyarts.org.
The Whitney Center for the Arts at Sheridan College is located at 1 Whitney Way.
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A Richmond man used a security camera to capture the suspect. (Source: NBC12)
A Richmond man says that someone stole a package from his front porch over the weekend that included a gift for his 15-month-old daughter.
The man caught the suspect on camera and is hoping to track him down to get the gift back.
He says he was expecting a delivery last Saturday that included headphones for his daughter to use to watch fireworks.
But he never saw that package.
He says the security camera captured an image of a person around 12:40 a.m. Sunday.
The incident has been reported to Crime Stoppers.
Coming up on 12News at 5 and 6, Eric Perry is talking to the man about the incident.
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Take a look at some of the work featured in Portland's Lebowskiland show.
Even two decades after it was first released in cinemas, the Coen brothers’ cult movie The Big Lebowski is still a classic. Have you ever been able to drink a White Russian in quite the same way?
This year marks the 20th anniversary of its debut, and Land art gallery in Portland, USA, is hosting an exhibition in honour, with more than 50 local artists contributing work.
The space, in the city’s historic Mississippi neighbourhood, serves as a hub for showcasing artistic talent from the Pacific Northwest and runs around 12 shows per year.
Here’s a sneak preview of pieces featured in Lebowskiland, which runs until July 22.
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ARVIAT, Nunavut — A Nunavut man has died while protecting his children from a polar bear.
Relatives say thirty-one-year-old Aaron Gibbons was on an island about 10 kilometres from the hamlet of Arviat along the west coast of Hudson Bay with his children when the bear attacked.
Gibbons’ uncle says his nephew urged the girls to run to their boat for safety while he put himself in front of the bear.
Hamlet residents heard the girls’ panicked cries for help over the CB radio.
The girls were rescued safely.
Many in the hamlet stood on the beach under the midnight sun to greet Gibbons’ body as it was brought home.
The bear was destroyed.
Investigators are on the way to Arviat to get information on its condition.
The fatal bear attack Tuesday was the first in Nunavut since 2000.
LONDON British Prime Minister Theresa May said on Wednesday she faced a "tight" timetable to negotiate the terms on which the country will leave the European Union in two years' time.
Asked in parliament about how she could guarantee certainty for businesses after Brexit, May confirmed she planned to convert existing EU law into British legislation to ensure continuity in the immediate period after Brexit.
"It is a tight timetable to get the agreement for our future relationship," she said. "There will need to be implementation periods so that we can ensure that is then put into practice in a way that makes practical sense for business, and indeed for governments."
May filed formal Brexit divorce papers on Wednesday, pitching Britain into the unknown and triggering years of uncertain negotiations that will test the EU's cohesion.
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NICE has enhanced the forecasting capabilitiesin its NICE Workforce Management (WFM) solution with artificial intelligence.
The infusion of AI creates a solution that can automatically evaluate forecasting algorithms and determine the model with the best accuracy, while also adapting to changing data patterns and handling diverse historical data patterns, such as seasonality.
NICE WFM also introduces more robust scheduling options. Agents can access their own schedules from their mobile devices and independently perform scheduling functions. The solution also offers a simplified user interface that facilitates cross-application navigation, high availability, and enhanced disaster recovery components.
× Ballwin police post pics to prove teens are not driving their vehicles
ST. LOUIS, MO — Ballwin police are assuring residents that teens are not commandeering their vehicles. A Facebook post by the police department says that alarmed citizens probably say one of their officers transporting a prisoner. They even posted a picture that shows officer in question.
“We received a call from a concerned citizen who saw who they believed to be teenagers operating a marked Ballwin patrol vehicle. It was quickly determined that the driver of the patrol vehicle was Officer Rock, accompanied by a prisoner she was transporting. While she may appear to be 14 years of age, we promise she is above the age of 21, the legal age to be a police officer as defined by the State of Missouri statute. As always, pictures have been attached so you can visualize the call for yourself.”
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South Texas county OKs immigrant detention center
RAYMONDVILLE, Texas (AP) — Officials in a remote South Texas county have approved a new, privately run 1,000-bed immigration lockup on the site of a tent city prison that was destroyed during a 2015 riot.
The Valley Morning Star of Harlingen reports Willacy County commissioners approved Monday a contract to open a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement lockup outside Raymondville, about 50 miles from the U.S.-Mexico border city of Brownsville.
Previously, tent-like domes housed 3,000 prisoners at the site, which closed after they rioted. A county lawsuit blamed the uprising on "abysmal mismanagement" by Utah-based Management & Training Corp., which had operated the facility, and the U.S. Bureau of Prisons canceled its management contract.
Management & Training plans to run the new facility, but there are now no plans to use tents.
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April 20 U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission:
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FORT SMITH (KFSM) — A man has been arrested after nearly a month on the loose in connection with a stabbing.
Richard Hunt, 30, of Fort Smith was arrested Friday (Oct. 6) while at Hope Campus on South E Street.
Hunt is facing felony second-degree battery. He is being held in the Sebastian County Detention Center in lieu of a $5,000 bond.
The stabbing was reported Sept. 13 at Shooter’s Bar and Grill on Grand Avenue.
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Before Margo Martindale played the memorable role of Mags Bennett on FX’s Justified, she was one of those character actresses who always played the friend, the mother, the grandmother or the nosy neighbor. Recognizable, but not well-known enough for anyone but diehards to know her name.
Those wanting to be front and centre of Preston’s Caribbean Carnival will battle it out over the weekend as the procession’s King and Queen are chosen live in front of the city’s crowds.
The procession is lead by the King and Queen, with those wanting to become festival royalty competing entertaining crowds through dance and their extravagant costumes.
The showdown takes place on Saturday (June 2) from 12.30pm to 4pm live from the Flag Market.
The competition marks a 10-day countdown to the Caribbean carnival on Sunday, June 10, something organisers describe as “the biggest party in Preston” with crowds of around 17,000 expected to join in the fun.
“Celebrating the flamboyant and creative Caribbean culture within our city, it is a great free day out for all,” organisers say.
Headline acts include King Tubby and Dub Smugglers, featuring vocalist Kuntri Ranks.
YEREVAN (Reuters) - Armenian opposition leader Nikol Pashinyan said on Monday he would hold talks with Karen Karapetyan, the acting premier, to discuss what happens next now that the country's prime minister has resigned.
Prime Minister Serzh Sarksyan said on Monday he was resigning to help safeguard civic peace following almost two weeks of mass street protests that have plunged the impoverished ex-Soviet republic into political crisis.
"We are ready to continue talks with acting Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan on Wednesday to ensure a transfer of power to the people," Pashinyan told tens of thousands of supporters in the capital's central Republic Square.
"I hope that the high echelons of the (ruling) Republican Party will unequivocally recognize the popular velvet and non-violent revolution," he said to loud applause from the crowd.
(Reporting by Hasmik Mkrtchyan; writing by Margarita Antidze; editing by Andrew Osborn)
ZimEye is getting information that Bona Mugabe and her husband Simba Chikore have been caught among pastoral ranks at the mega-church, ZAOGA’s private pastoral meetings.
In fact both are now even listed at the church’s Theological Institution (AMFCC) Zaoga bible school in Glen Norah, a source claimed to ZimEye.
“They attend under (CIO) guard; and security cars flashing lights up and down daily when they attend (Bible School). Not sure if the intention is to be [Pastors] but [it] could be to infiltrate the ministry.”
The source continued,
“She (Bona) was in attendance at the just ended Pastors Deeper Life (pastoral conference) …and the Man of God Baba Guti took time to introduce her to the church as “his daughter.”
More details to follow…
After a weekend of heavy snowfall across much of the UK, flights have been disrupted out of Heathrow Airport and weather warnings are in place.
There has been heavy rain falling across Surrey for much of the night into Monday morning (December 11) with the Met Office warning of icy conditions on the roads first thing.
Motorists are advised to travel only if necessary, while air and rail passengers have been warned to check before they travel.
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Temple guard Makhi Wilson drives to the bucket for a lay-up in Tuesday night's 58-43 victory over Bowdon. Wilson posted seven points with six steals.
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Weather.com is predicting clear conditions for the game with temperatures slightly above freezing. Looks like there won't be interference from several inches of snow falling, like there was in the Winter Classic for these two teams, but there could be complications from ice glare and a bright sun.
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SAN DIEGO (NEWS 8) - A 3.8 magnitude earthquake struck outside Palm Springs around 12:45 Wednesday afternoon.
The shaking could be felt as far south as Valley Center and Escondido.
The USGS reported the quake as weak to light shaking.
No damage or injuries have been reported.
Brighton and Hove Albion have tabled a final offer for Percy Tau that is believed to be in the record-shattering region of R50-million and could even increase even further with performances clauses.
Tau's club Mamelodi Sundowns could earn up R65-million from the deal‚ easily surpassing any previous fee for a South African footballer and going some way to recouping the profligate spending of owner Patrice Motsepe over the last decade.
But the deal now stands at a crucial juncture‚ according to a representative of the English Premier League club‚ who did not want to be named but has‚ on Wednesday‚ been speaking exclusively to TimesLIVE.
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Farm Boy is on its way, Oakville.
Set to open this fall in the Oakwoods Centre (1907 Ironoak Way), at the corner of Upper Middle Road East and Joshuas Creek Drive, the 23,250 sq. ft store will create 150 new jobs and offer local shoppers a fresh food experience.
This marks the 27th Farm Boy location in Ontario.
“I’m pleased Farm Boy will be joining Oakville’s esteemed business community,” said Oakville Mayor Rob Burton. “Its fresh market store — and the jobs it will create — will be a welcomed addition to our town and livability.”
Q1 core FFO of $347M or $0.63 per share vs. $330M and $0.61 one year ago. Dividend of $0.44 up from $0.42 a year ago.
Period-end occupancy of 96.6% up 50 basis points Y/Y. Leases signed of 39M square feet vs. 46M square feet, with company noting high occupancy as constraining that number.
Net effective rent change of 19.6% vs. 20.1% a year ago. Net effective same store NOI growth of 5.8% vs. 7.4% a year ago.
Full-year core FFO per share guidance is boosted to $2.72-$2.78 vs. $2.60-$2.70 previously.
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Previously: Prologis beats by $0.01, beats on revenue (April 18)
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Rep. Shimkus reacts to the tragic shooting in Alexandria, VA. where his Washington D.C. roommate Rep. Steve Scalise and others were attacked.
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This fall, Josh Turner will celebrate his tenth anniversary as a member of the Grand Ole Opry. But before the South Carolina native marks that milestone, he had another one to celebrate: on Friday, he made his 150th appearance on country music's most famous stage.
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Rep. Paul Gosar (R-AZ) told Vice that the participants in the white nationalist rally in Charlottesville in August may have been organized by an “Obama sympathizer” and funded by George Soros.
Said Gosar: “You know, you know George Soros is one of those people that actually helps back these individuals. Who is he? I think he’s from Hungary. I think he was Jewish. And I think he turned in his own people to the Nazis. Better be careful where we go with those.”
ST. LOUIS (AP)  Police say a man has been killed and five other people injured in a drive-by shooting in St. Louis.
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that someone in a sport utility vehicle began shooting about 5:30 p.m. Tuesday in a neighborhood on the city's north side. A man sitting on a porch was fatally wounded. Police did not immediately identify him.
Two other men were critically wounded as they sat inside a car.
Three women were also hurt. One was listed in stable condition and the other two sustained graze wounds.
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MADRID -- No need to get Bruce Springsteen involved this time. The Spanish football federation says the Copa del Rey final between Barcelona and Alaves will be staged at Atletico Madrid's Vicente Calderon Stadium on May 27.
Last season's final between Barcelona and Sevilla was set to be at Real Madrid's Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, but Madrid avoided seeing its biggest rival celebrate on its grounds after a Springsteen concert was scheduled at the venue.
This time, Madrid president Florentino Perez hinted the Bernabeu would likely undergo renovation work during the final, but the venue had not yet been discarded until the federation's announcement on Monday.
Barcelona will be going for a record 29th Copa title, while recently promoted Alaves will be playing in its second ever final in a major competition.
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The Green Bay Packers have been busy since the start of free agency. First they released 10-year veteran receiver and fan favorite Jordy Nelson. The organization signed tight end Jimmy Graham and defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson. They had an offer sheet with cornerback Kyle Fuller, but the Chicago Bears decided to keep the defensive back. The FOX6 Sports team of Tim Van Vooren, Kaitlin Sharkey and Brandon Cruz discussed the Packers recent moves on the FOX6 Sports Blitz. You can watch the show every Sunday night at 10:35.
It's the season of giving, but one giving project is in need of more help.
Be A Santa To A Senior allows people to give a gift to area senior citizens.
It's been going on for 7 years. It started by giving just 80 gifts, and now, this year's goal is 353.
They're running a bit behind, only about 100 presents have been accounted for.
"So we need people to come down, pick a tag for a local senior and help out the seniors in our community," Kim Hanson from Home Instead Senior Care said.
After you pick a tag, you buy a gift and return it to the tree unwrapped.
There are 14 tree locations around the area. One of which is at Pioneer Bank on Stadium Road.
"We tend to forget that segment of society really is in as much need as anybody else, and when we were presented with the opportunity to be a host site, we gladly took it on," Mike Kunkel from Pioneer Bank said.
The deadline for the gifts is this Wednesday.
To find a tree near you, visit this link.
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Vancouver police say a stunt driver has died after a stunt with a motorcycle went awry Monday during production of the new Ryan Reynolds film, Deadpool 2.
Reports on social media indicate the stunt driver crashed during filming in the Coal Harbor area..
The sequel to the 2016 film, also shot in Vancouver, has been in production at various Vancouver locations in recent weeks. Filming recently involved closing several blocks of downtown West Hastings to shoot a vehicle chase over two days.
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Deadpool 2 also stars Josh Brolin. Mr. Reynolds, who was raised in Vancouver, stars in the film and is also a producer.
Vancouver police say investigators are on the scene of the crash with representatives of WorkSafeBC.
CKNW radio reported that witnesses said that it appeared that the driver lost control and drove through a glass window on the ground floor of the Shaw Tower.
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Think your gaming PC is beefy? Try mining cryptocurrency. Each of the 20 blue lines on this Asus H370 Mining Master motherboard is a special USB port designed specifically to connect a graphics card.
That's right: 20 graphics cards in a single computer. Not to mention three power supplies to keep them going.
Because last year's Asus crypto-mining motherboard only supported 19 graphics cards, and clearly that wasn't enough.
Hope you've got air conditioning.
Believe it or not, the new motherboard's actually supposed to cut back on bulk -- because it's using customized USB ports instead of PCI-Express sockets, you may not need to run as many cables to the board.
No price or release date beyond "later this year," but you can read more in the company's official blog post.
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The former owner and manager of the shuttered Thatched Cottage catering hall in Centerport have been indicted on federal forced labor and visa fraud charges, the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Central Islip announced Monday.
Ralph Colamussi, the former Thatched Cottage owner, and Roberto Villanueva, its former manager, were arrested Monday morning and charged in the court’s Eastern District in...
Welcome to episode 30 of OC Speakly. On this week's episode we discuss Muslims in Orange County. Gabriel San Román talks to Ojaala Ahmad, the Communications Coordinator for CAIR Los Angeles about issues facing the Muslim community in Los Angeles and Orange County. Lisa Black reads Hey You! and we visit Al Sanabel Bakery for our food review. Enjoy!
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Interview - Ojaala Ahmad
Hey You! - Ex-Volunteer
Food review - Al Sanabel Bakery
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Elvis Presley might be best known as a music icon and rock 'n' roll pioneer, but the singer was also a family man. Before he passed away in 1977 at age 42, Elvis enjoyed a passionate love affair with wife Priscilla Presley and a close bond with daughter Lisa Marie Presley. Today, many members of his family have made their own strides in the music industry, starred in blockbuster films and navigated personal hardships. In honor of Elvis' birthday -- he would have been 83 on Jan. 8, 2018 -- Wonderwall.com is taking a look at the King's family members and what they're up to today. Keep reading for more...
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina’s schools chief is hopeful the Senate will go along with plans to consolidate some of the state’s small school districts.
State Education Superintendent Molly Spearman told The Post and Courier of Charleston she thinks lawmakers should focus on nine small school districts that have financial problems, poor test schools and small populations.
Lawmakers have long avoided the subject, fearing voters who don’t want to lose the identity of local school systems.
The South Carolina Supreme Court several has suggested that consolidating smaller school districts would help students in poor, rural areas get a better education.
Spearman says consolidating small districts would cut administrative costs and expand academic offerings. She says smaller schools often cannot afford to offer as many different classes, especially the more challenging Advanced Placement courses.
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March 29 Voir Holdings Bhd :
* Says Kumpulan Voir Sdn. Bhd, unit, entered into a sale and purchase agreement with Marvellous Future Sdn. Bhd
* Disposal will not have any material effect on the earnings per share, net assets per share and gearing of the company
* SPA agreement for disposal of a shop lot for a total cash consideration of 1.5 million RGT
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Join us this Monday to show your opposition to white supremacy in all its forms, and to stand in solidarity with all those in Charlottesville who are fighting against fascism.
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About 1,800,000 saplings would be planted in Rawalpindi during current spring tree plantation campaign 2017.
All-out efforts are being made to plant maximum saplings with the help and cooperation of civil society, defence and health deptt as well as educational institutions during the campaign said a Forest official while talking to APP.
He informed efforts were being made to achieve the set target. A comprehensive plan of massive tree plantation has been evolved to bring maximum area under forest cover which was a basic requirement to overcome environmental degradation, he added.—APP
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) — An ex-Tennessee school bus driver who was at the wheel in a wreck that killed six children has been sentenced to four years in prison for criminally negligent homicide.
Media reported that a Chattanooga judge sentenced Johnthony Walker on Tuesday after an emotional morning of testimony, during which Walker apologized.
Judge Don Poole ruled Walker shouldn’t be sentenced to diversion because the crash involving 37 elementary school students was so horrific, but he couldn’t give him a longer prison term because of his strong work history and no criminal background.
The decision divided victims’ relatives at the hearing. Some said it wasn’t enough time while others said they were satisfied with the punishment.
Walker was driving the children from Woodmere Elementary School when he wrecked on a winding Chattanooga road.
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ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) - Denver Broncos coach Gary Kubiak stepped down from his dream job on Monday because of health concerns, saying “the demands of the job are no longer a good fit for me.”
Kubiak missed a week of work in October after suffering a complex migraine, his second health scare in three years.
Kubiak went 24-11, including a victory in Super Bowl 50, but a 9-7 finish this season kept the Broncos out of the playoffs.
General manager John Elway said he was saddened and disappointed in Kubiak’s resignation, “but I understand and respect Gary for doing what’s right for him and his family.”
Elway now embarks on his third head coaching search in his six seasons as Broncos GM.
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The Senators are going into Game 3 in Boston after a 1-1 split at home - is that good? We take you through the highlights so far: a resurgent Bobby Ryan ! A resurgent Clarke MacArthur ! The biggest goal in Dion Phaneuf's career! And a typical Saturday for Erik Karlsson ! There's so much to talk about! And remember, if you love the show, check out our archives and subscribe via RSS or iTunes !
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Sevyn Streeter will be blessing her fans with her new album 'Girl Disrupted' on January 27th. Here is her latest single “Before I Do”....
WINNIPEG — BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE) has cleared its final regulatory hurdle to acquire Manitoba Telecom Services Inc. (TSX:MBT).
MTS said Wednesday that the Competition Bureau and the Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada have approved the deal.
MTS shareholders previously voted in favour of the acquisition.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - DarioHealth Corp
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The back nine starts with a 415 yard par-4, known as Eastward Ho.
Shinnecock Hills Hole By Hole Guide: Hole 10
Hole 10: Par-4: 415 yards
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Measured at 415 yards, the par-4 10th plays significantly less than that because it is usually downwind, and there is a giant hill in the middle of the fairway which will carry long drives even further.
If you can get your ball to the bottom of the hill you won’t have more than a wedge into the hilltop green. Alternatively, you can lay up to the top of the plateau and his a longer iron in.
The green slopes from front to back, and you have next to no shot if you go long because everything slopes way from you.
The Dutch group posted underlying operating profit of 3.54 billion euros (£3 billion) last year, up from €3.38 billion (£2.9 billion) and said it sold 3 per cent more beer by volume.
It revealed a £976 million to revenues from the Brexit-hit pound, as well as currency depreciation in other markets, although turnover still rose by 1.4 per cent to £17.7 billion.
The group said it is set for further sales and profit growth over the year ahead, but cautioned over "volatile" economic conditions and is expecting a further currency impact of up to £64 million.
PORTLAND, Ore.— A woman was hospitalized after a tree fell into her home in Corbett. She had upper body injuries and was rushed to the hospital. ODOT has Closed part of the Historic highway between Larch Mt. Road and Bridal Veil. Trees, Rock and other debris have fallen on the road. The National weather Service those winds Gusting to 60 could last through the Day. ODOT will not let crews into the area until the winds die down.
Temperatures at freezing or below have made Multnomah county open its sever weather shelter. Imago Dei Christian Church on SE Ankeny opened at 8:30 last night and will stay open to those who need a warm place through 7 AM This morning.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Charles Manson's cremated remains have been scattered nearly four months after the cult leader died in prison. A funeral was held Saturday following a court battle for the 83-year-old's remains.
Pastor Mark Pitcher of the Church of the Nazarene in Porterville, California, says 20 to 25 people attended the funeral.
Among them were Manson's grandson, Jason Freeman, and Freeman's wife, Audrey.
Freeman prevailed last week in a months-long court fight for custody of Manson's remains.
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His grandfather was cremated after the service and his ashes scattered.
Pitcher said Monday he agreed to lead the service because Freeman and his wife are Christians.
Manson was sentenced to life in prison for orchestrating the 1969 murders of actress Sharon Tate and eight others.
He died in November.
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Shane O'Donoghue goes to the Evian Championship and takes a look at one of the greatest players to ever hit women's golf - Annika Sorenstam.
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Melodie Loya, 13, from Bainbridge, N.Y., right, hugs Tara Singh, 13, from Louisville, Ky., left, after Tara received her medal to advance to the final round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Oxon Hill, Md., Wednesday, May 30, 2018. Tara is also advancing to the final round. Carolyn Kaster AP Photo
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The stock market’s hockey stick-like rise in January, up 7.5% at one point before dropping back to a 5.6% increase, has already put paid to the Barron’s strategist outlook from mid-December (“Outlook 2018: The Bull Market’s Next Act,” Dec. 9).
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SAN JACINTO COUNTY, Texas – A mom and her 14-year-old son are safe after their boat flipped on Lake Livingston, leading to an overnight search.
The mom and son were found floating, wearing life vests, a few miles from where their boat was located.
The San Jacinto County Sheriff’s Office says the mom and son were with the mom’s boyfriend in a boat when bad weather moved in around 7 p.m. The boat flipped, throwing all three into the water. The boyfriend started swimming to shore to try and get help, but he was picked up by a fellow boater.
Two search boats and the Coast Guard were called in to search for the mom and the teen, but they couldn’t be immediately found.
Early Wednesday morning they were located safe, however. They were taken to a marina on the south side of the lake to get checked out.
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PITTSBURGH (AP) — A former Pennsylvania lawmaker has been sentenced to 18 months of house arrest for his role in an illegal gambling machine operation.
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that Marc Gergely was also ordered today to spend three years on probation after completing the sentence.
The seven-term Democratic representative pleaded guilty in Allegheny County to misdemeanor conspiracy and campaign finance violation counts.
Gergely was accused of aiding an illegal video gambling operation that had some 335 machines at 70 restaurants, bars, bowling alleys and other locations.
Prosecutors alleged that Gergely used his position to assuage the fears of business owners who were leery of putting gambling machines in their establishments.
Defense attorney Charles Porter Jr. sought leniency, saying his client had never been in trouble before and had accepted responsibility.
Cleveland Police Chief: Manhunt for Suspect Steve Stephens Now a ‘National Search’
Cleveland Police Chief Calvin Williams told the media the search for suspect Steve Stephens has now spread nationwide. Stephens is accused of filming himself killing an elderly man on Facebook.
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The Columbus Telegram reports that the storm struck around 8 p.m. Tuesday, packing winds reaching 75 mph at Columbus airport.
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EPS Security, based in Grand Rapids, Mich., honored a local Muskegon, Mich., boy with autism by making him an honorary alarm technician and giving him grand tour of their facility. After being on the receiving end of some nasty comments in a grocery store, Brittany Miller, the boy’s mother, was beside herself. EPS Security heard of these events and knew they wanted to step in. EPS Service Supervisor Andy Hulings has a child with autism, as well, and wanted to do whatever he could to assist the family. “He was walking through our building and saying the different model numbers and some he knew and I didn’t even know, so I’m very impressed,” Hulings told 24 Hour News 8, the local news station. EPS Security was awarded the Special Community Service award for their efforts at CONNECT 2016, Honeywell’s annual conference for its dealers.Watch the full video at: http://bit.ly/2g73e1z.
02:14 Reported News Briefs Iyar 10, 5778 , 25/04/18 Iyar 10, 5778 , 25/04/18 The truth about American aid to Israel Read more Exploding the myth: American aid to Israel is significantly less than what is given to other countries. ► ◄ Last Briefs
WASHINGTON (AP) – Americans are preparing to meet the Tuesday deadline for filing their federal income tax returns.
Data from the IRS and the Census Bureau show that three states – Delaware, Minnesota and Massachusetts – on average paid the most per person in federal income, payroll and estate taxes in 2016.
The three states that paid the least per person are New Mexico, Mississippi and, at No. 50, West Virginia.
But the residents of the District of Columbia paid more per person than those in any of the states – more than double, in fact.
Why do Washington, D.C., residents pay so much more? A fellow at the Tax Policy Center, Roberton Williams, says that’s where the money is, noting a lot of high-income people live in the nation’s capital.
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Everyone knows that good radio is the best way of making car journeys go faster. A gripping drama or a hard-hitting political interview often do the trick, but sometimes there’s nothing like proper music and cheery voices to make the miles fly by. And when you find a drivetime show that pushes all of your buttons, you don’t want anyone messing with it.
Which is, sadly, what Radio 2 have done. Simon Mayo’s Drivetime was overhauled two weeks ago as part of a major shake-up of the station’s schedule, but the results of the Jo Whiley & Simon Mayo show (Monday to Friday) have so far, to use the obvious metaphor, driven me to distraction.
Mayo’s formula of matey chat, cosy features and cheesy tunes...
A man was seriously injured Wednesday morning when his car rolled east of Quincy, according to police.
The Adams County Sheriff's Office reported Sean Mullen, 28, of Ewing, Missouri, said he was heading east on N. 900th at 11:41 a.m. when an animal ran in front of him. He said he overcorrected and lost control of his car.
The sheriff's office said Mullen went off the south side of the road. Authorities said his car overturned several times before coming to a rest on the driver's side.
Mullen was found a half-mile down the road and was taken to Blessing Hospital with serious injuries, according to the sheriff's office.
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All this week, PIX11 is "Embedded" with the Nassau County Police Academy. On Tuesday night, it's an all-access look at how officers are trained to deescalate and diffuse dangerous scenarios.
But sometimes this training doesn't always result in a peaceful outcome. In Part 2, check out how cadets are taught defensive techniques that could one day save their lives and others.
Green Bay Police officers and school staff have changed which situations officers get involved with resulting in fewer students receiving citations.
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MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) - Police in New Hampshire found an array of drugs in an apartment during an investigation into the death of a 20-month-old child.
Police say two people have been charged with drug possession after Wednesday's discovery.
Authorities in Manchester say the toddler died on May 25, and they executed a search warrant that day as part of the death investigation.
Thirty-one-year-old Joshua Garvey and 33-year-old Christen Gelinas were each charged with possession of controlled drugs with intent to distribute. Police say they found heroin, cocaine, crack and suboxone that had an estimated street value of over $5,400. Garvey also faces bail violation charges.
Gelinas and Garvey faced arraignment Wednesday. It wasn't immediately known if they had lawyers.
There were no details on their relationship to the toddler or the child's identity.
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Javier Righetti sits in court during his capital murder trial on March 10, 2017. (FOX5)
A state court jury is considering an unusual question in the death penalty murder case of a Las Vegas man whose guilty plea to murder in the 2011 rape, torture and mutilation of a 15-year-old high school sophomore was rejected by the state Supreme Court.
Testimony resumes Monday in Las Vegas for jurors being asked to decide if Javier Righetti is guilty of capital murder in the gruesome killing of 15-year-old Alyssa Otremba.
Righetti's plea to the murder charge in February 2016 was rejected because Righetti didn't specifically admit the killing was willful, deliberate and premeditated.
Righetti was 19 at the time. He's 24 now.
His court-appointed defense attorney, Christy Craig, says she's unable to present a defense to the jury because her client already pleaded guilty.
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Uber cancels media event following fatal crash
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) - Uber has postponed a show-and-tell of its self-driving vehicles after one was involved in a deadly crash in Arizona.
Uber had planned a media event Thursday at its Tempe facility to show off its fleet, offer rides, and have engineers talk about the push to have vehicles operate on their own.
Uber has been testing the self-driving vehicles in Arizona for months.
Police say one of them hit and killed 49-year-old Elaine Herzberg late Sunday as she stepped on to the street. Police say neither she nor the vehicle's backup driver showed signs of impairment.
Uber spokeswoman Stephanie Sedlak says the media event will be held at a later date.
A local restaurant has been again been included on a list of top establishments in the country. For the sixth year in a row, Baxter’s Lakeside Grille is considered among the most scenic eateries in America. The list compiled by OpenTable.com asks readers to vote for the restaurants with the best views. It includes 100 establishments chosen from over 25,000 in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. OpenTable is considered the world’s leading provider of online restaurant reservations, seating more than 22 million diners per month. For those that don’t know, Baxter’s is located on Bagnell Dam Boulevard in Lake Ozark. You can find them online at baxterslakesidegrille.com.
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After New Year's Day fell on a Sunday, today is 2017's first Bank Holiday Monday.
Although Christmas has just finished, it won't feel long until Easter is just round the corner, with this year's Easter Monday falling mid-way through April.
As ever, there are two Bank Holidays to look forward to in May, so let's hope for some nice weather this Spring.
Why does Easter change every year?
Easter and the holidays related to it, including Shrove Tuesday and Lent, are movable feasts because they do not fall on the same date every year.
The lunar calendar determines the date of Easter, meaning the date can change by several weeks year-to-year.
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Durant Police say they are investigating an armed robbery tonight.
Authorities were called to a Casey's General Store around 3:00 p.m. Saturday.
Police believe the man in this picture stole from the store.
He was last seeing a gray sweatshirt, jeans and boots.
If you have any information, please call Durant Police at 563-785-6049.
NBC-affiliated station KWQC initially reported on the story.
For a full link to their story, you can click here: http://kwqc.com/2017/01/14/police-in-durant-looking-for-armed-robber/
CNBC contributor Kenny Polcari of O'Neil Securiites and Kevin Caron of Washington Crossing Advisors discuss what is fueling today's stock market losses.
The band will appear on the show on May 6. Their episode will be hosted by Star Trek actor Chris Pine. During their career-spanning and hit-packed set on the first night , they returned for their first encore to unveil three new songs - 'Tonight', 'Call Police' and 'American Dream'.
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Motorists on the M2 in Strood have been warned to expect delays this evening (October 6) after a serious collision between a pedestrian and lorry.
The smash happened on the London-bound carriageway between junction 2 at the A228 and the A227 Wrotham Road.
The area is expected to be closed for several hours as a result, with a diversion route in place.
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Highways England has put a diversion route in place
Traffic using the M2 towards London may exit the motorway early (some distance before the closure) at junction 4 and join the A278 northbound towards Gillingham, following the solid black square diversion route. Then briefly join the A2 westbound.
Motorists can then join the A289, Ito Way, through Gillingham, but stay on the A289 through the Medway Tunnel. Then join the A226 towards Gravesend, to then re-join the A2 towards London.
All of the Real Housewives have their own season-to-season taglines -- Carole Radziwill's "If you're going to talk about me behind my back, at least check out my great ass" New York motto and Lisa Vanderpump's "The crown is heavy, darlings, so just leave it where it belongs" Beverly Hills message deserve honorable mentions. And now, the Teen Mom OG ladies are tackling the glitzy Bravo trademark with their own unique style and pizzazz.
In the video below, Catelynn, Farrah, Amber and Maci channel the fellow infamous reality TV women and reveal their best slogans in a fun RH parody. And forget diamonds, apples, oranges, peaches and champagne flutes -- these gals are holding golden pacifiers!
Enjoy the clip, share your favorite sayings in the comments and don't miss the Teen Mom OG premiere tonight at 9/8c!
In the world of volumizing hair products , the options are vast. But if it's that messy, beachy, bedhead look you're after, there's only one way to go—and that's dry texturizing spray. Think of it as a hybrid of hairspray and sea-salt spray. You get all the benefits of both (volume, hold, and piecey texture) without the annoying parts—no crunch, no weigh-down, no sticky residue.
Since throwing out my favorite hairspray years ago in favor of texture sprays, I've become somewhat of an evangelist for them. I've nagged friends who complain about humidity killing their volume to try it, and converted coworkers who were convinced "I woke up like this" hair was impossible. Once, for my friend's wedding, I introduced her hairstylist to Oribe's Dry Texturizer (long considered the gold standard), and she ended up using the rest of my can on the bridal party. I wasn't even mad about it, because the secret to great hair is meant to be shared. Get in on it with these Glamour -editor-approved recs.
PARIS (AP) — More than 50 world leaders are gathering in Paris for a summit that President Emmanuel Macron hopes will give new momentum to the fight against global warming, despite U.S. President Donald Trump's rejection of the Paris climate accord.
Some 3,100 security personnel are fanned out around Paris for Tuesday's event, including extra patrol boats along the Seine River. Macron will accompany the visiting leaders to the summit site on a river island by boat.
Sean Penn, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Elon Musk are among prominent figures joining the world leaders at the summit, which marks the second anniversary of the Paris accord.
Participants are expected to announce billions of dollars' worth of projects to help poor countries and industries reduce emissions.
Macron, who's also using the event to raise his international profile, did not invite Trump.
EDINBURG, Texas — Police in Texas say 17 people were found locked inside a tractor-trailer parked outside a gas station.
Edinburg Assistant Police Chief Oscar Trevino tells KGBT-TV the immigrants from several different countries may have been locked inside the 18-wheeler for at least eight hours before being freed by officers Sunday morning.
None of the people inside the tractor-trailer required medical attention. Trevino says two people believed to be in charge of the rig were detained.
The television station reports Edinburg police responded after getting an anonymous call from someone saying a relative was trapped inside the tractor-trailer with several others.
A spokeswoman for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement says the agency is investigating the case.
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Hope College started quickly and never looked back in a 76-59 victory over Calvin College Saturday afternoon at Van Noord Arena.
Dante Hawkins led the Flying Dutchmen with 23 points. Jason Beckman had 22 points and Preston Granger added 18 points in the victory.
Calvin’s Derrick Devries had 17 points and Michael Wilks had 15 points to lead the Knights.
Hope held an 11-point halftime lead at 31-20 before extending the advantage to the final margin of 17 in the second half.
It’s the second win for Hope this season against the Knights. The two previously played January 10th at DeVos Fieldhouse with Hope taking that contest 77-72.
Hope remains in first place in the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association with a 7-3 conference record and 13-8 overall. Calvin falls to 8-13 overall and 4-6 in MIAA play.
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TONASKET – Members of the Tonasket FFA built a new backstop at the Tonasket Kiwanis’ Camp Tokwanee at Lost Lake.
Lori Taylor, a Texas A&M University professor, answers questions about a report on costs in the Kansas public school system during a legislative committee meeting, Monday, March 19, 2018, at the Statehouse in Topeka, Kan. The report says improving Kansas public schools could cost up to $2 billion more a year, though Taylor and her co-author say the level of spending would depend upon how ambitious the state is in setting its goals John Hanna AP Photo
Police are looking for Thomas Farrell, pictured above, in connection with the theft.
Police are looking for a 47-year-old man who allegedly stole three rifles, a diamond ring and a Port Authority shield, among other items, from a woman he lived with for two weeks in Brooklyn.
The relationship between the suspect, identified as Thomas Farrell, and the 44-year-old victim wasn't immediately clear, nor was it known why he lived with her so briefly at the Avenue P home in Bensonhurst.
Authorities say the victim reported the theft shortly after 3 p.m. Sunday. The victim told the cops Farrell stole cash, credit cards, boxes of ammunition and an Apple iPad along with the ring, guns and shield. The Port Authority shield belonged to a dead relative, authorities say.
Anyone with information on the suspect (photo above) is asked to call authorities.
Bank of Japan's ETF love affair
The record volume of exchange traded funds bought by the Bank of Japan is facing scrutiny by analysts worried about the long-term effects. The FT's Leo Lewis examines the potential impact.
Judges and ministers were yesterday told to come clean about blunders that mean couples who won divorce orders are still married. Lawyers said officials should reveal how many people were granted legal break-ups in error.
The couples are being informed that their divorces are null and void, according to High Court guidance.
Any who have remarried will have unwittingly committed bigamy. The blackout on official information on the extent of the problem means thousands of people who thought their marriages were legally at an end will now question whether they are really divorced.
Sarah Snow, who is a senior partner in the Stowe Family Law firm, said: ‘I would imagine this is a significant blunder. Too little information causes panic.’
The blunders appear to have happened at the 11 divorce centres in England and Wales.
Sir James, who is in charge of family courts, has said that any ‘defective’ divorces must be struck down but has given little other detail. The Ministry of Justice has declined to comment.
Thirteen homes on sandy cliffs have been evacuated amid fears they could topple into the sea, with a further two days of high tides and strong winds forecast.
The residents of the properties in Hemsby, Norfolk, were forced to leave over the weekend, Great Yarmouth Borough Council said.
RIB MOUNTAIN (WAOW) -- Nobody is hurt after a fire caused significant damage to a garage at a duplex in Rib Mountain Monday afternoon.
It happened near the intersection of Rose Avenue and Brookfield Lane.
When fire crews arrived on scene, the garage was fully engulfed in flames, but no vehicles were inside the garage at the time.
According to authorities, the flames did not spread to the rest of the home, because the doors between the duplex and garage were shut.
The fire has since been put out and the cause is still unknown.
Shareholders approve new name for Custodian and Allied – The Nation Newspaper
Shareholders approve new name for Custodian and Allied
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Shareholders of Custodian and Allied Plc yesterday approved a change of the group's name to Custodian Investment Plc in a strategic move to align the brand name with the enlarged business outlook of the group. At the annual general meeting in Lagos …
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OTTAWA — The Trudeau government will get a chance to test its popularity today with four federal byelections.
The most heated race is the British Columbia riding of South Surrey-White Rock where the Liberals are making a concerted effort to steal the seat from the Conservatives.
Both Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Conservative leader Andrew Scheer have campaigned in the riding, which was held by Tory MP Dianne Watts who jumped to provincial politics.
The Conservatives have tried to stir up voter anger in the riding over the Liberal government's tax reforms that include closing loopholes for small business owners.
Retired LMPD Officer Curtis Flaherty is accused of covering up the alleged sexual abuse of minors by the officers he oversaw in the Youth Explorer Program.
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho became involved in a physical confrontation with Manchester City’s players after complaining about their post-derby celebrations, according to British media reports late on Sunday.
The Daily Mail and Daily Telegraph said Mourinho went to City’s changing room following United’s 2-1 defeat at Old Trafford because he felt their noisy celebrations were disrespectful.
The newspapers reported Mourinho had a verbal altercation with City goalkeeper Ederson before having water and milk thrown at him by City’s players and being hit on the head with a plastic bottle.
The Mail said United’s security had to break up a brawl involving 20 players and staff members from both clubs, which was said to have occurred near the Old Trafford tunnel.
SHAWINIGAN, Que. — Former Bloc Quebecois MP Rejean Lefebvre is facing sex-related charges involving a minor.
Lefebvre was arraigned in Shawinigan today on charges of sexual assault, sexual touching and invitation to sexual touching involving someone under the age of 16.
Lefebvre was elected in the central Quebec riding of Champlain in 1993 and re-elected in 1997. He later became an Independent MP before deciding to not run in the 2000 election.
The 74-year-old is to return to court Oct. 16.
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Al Jourgenson’s pioneering and long-running industrial project Ministry will return next year with the new album AmeriKKKant, their first album in five years. The album, which follows up 2013’s From Beer To Eternity, is an explicitly leftist and angry political statement. In a press release, Jourgenson says that the album “will provide FEMA-type relief for the devastation ‘Hurricane Cheeto’ has brought upon us.” First single “Antifa” is a seething, grinding stomp, and it positions itself as a straight-up anthem for the people who are confronting white supremacists at protests throughout America. Sample lyric: “We are the Antifa!” Also: “Antifa’s the shit!” The video chops up images from protests and riots, and it features Jourgenson in a ski mask. Check out the video and the AmeriKKKant tracklist below.
TRACKLIST:
01 “I Know Words”
02 “Twilight Zone”
03 “Victims Of A Clown”
04 “TV5/4Chan”
05 “We’re Tired Of It”
06 “Wargasm”
07 “Antifa”
08 “Game Over”
09 “AmeriKKKa”
AmeriKKKant is out 3/9 on Nuclear Blast.
Home Indiana #FullCourt44: Vincennes Lincoln Tops Princeton for Third Straight Sectional February 3rd, 2018 Nick Ruffolo Indiana, Sports
The Alices girls basketball team is on top of the sectional mountain once again with a 69-54 win over Princeton.
Catch #FullCourt44 every Friday and Saturday night on Fox44 at 9 and CBS44 at 10.
Follow LIVE game updates on Twitter with Nick Ruffolo (@NRuffolo44News) and JoJo Gentry (@JGentry44News) providing updates.
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The county of Cornwall in the southwest corner of England has received more than 1 billion euros in EU funding since 2000. Now, faced with uncertainty over Brexit, some Cornwall-based businesses are making preparations for life without the EU. CNBC’s E...
Mathieu van der Poel will miss Sunday's Grand Prix Sven Nys in the wake of his heavy crash at the Azencross on Thursday , but the Beobank-Corendon rider is hopeful that he will be back in action in time to defend his Dutch national cyclo-cross title in Sint-Michielsgestel on January 8. Van der Poel lost control on a descent on the penultimate lap of Thursday's Azencross and had to be taken away on a stretcher. The Dutchman was taken to hospital but sustained no broken bones in the incident.
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Abu Dhabi bourse suspends trading in TAQA, Qatar's Ooredoo
DUBAI, Feb 15 The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange said on Wednesday it had temporarily suspended trading in shares of Abu Dhabi National Energy Co because the company had not yet released its annual financial statement.
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli police say a prominent billionaire businessman and four other suspects were taken into custody on a battery of charges, including money laundering, obstruction of justice and bribery.
The police say the suspects were arrested and questioned on Monday, following a joint investigation with Swiss and American authorities into forged documents and fictitious real estate deals abroad.
The police would not comment on the specifics of the current investigation, but confirmed that Beny Steinmetz was among those arrested.
Steinmetz, a Geneva-based diamond-mining magnate with an estimated worth of just over $1 billion according to Forbes, was arrested by Israeli authorities in December over allegations of bribing officials in the African country of Guinea to promote business interests there.
He spent two weeks under house arrest at that time.
BERLIN (AP) — German authorities say they have deported 69 Afghans whose asylum requests were rejected back to their home country.
A plane carrying the men from Munich to Kabul landed in the Afghan capital early Wednesday. It was one of the largest collective deportation flights yet organized by Germany, which has vowed to step up the removal of people who don't have a right to remain in the country.
The state interior minister of Bavaria, where 51 of the men had been living, welcomed the deportation flight.
Joachim Herrmann noted that unlimited deportations to Afghanistan had recently been approved by Germany's federal authorities. In recent years deportations to Afghanistan were limited to people with criminal convictions.
Some of the team from the Maternity Department at SUH. Back row L:R Marcella Kennedy, Roisin Lennon, Juliana Henry, Louise O'Malley. Front row L:R - Anna Burke, Alison Smith, Marcella Lyons.
A just released preliminary report on the investigation into a fatal plane crash on the South Coast confirms eyewitness accounts that the aircraft broke apart in flight.
The light plane which has just left Santa Paula Airport June 1st went down near Solimar Beach, about seven miles northwest of Ventura. Pilot Michael Brannigan of Lake Sherwood died in the accident.
National Transportation Safety Board investigators say debris from the single engine Cessna 180 was strewn over several hundred feet of hillsides north of Highway 101. Eyewitnesses told investigators say they heard what sounded like engine trouble with the plane, and then saw that the engine, and wings had separated from the aircraft.
The wreckage was taken to another location for further examination, so investigators can try to nail down what led to the plane’s disintegration.
MOJAVE, Calif. (AP) — Virgin Galactic has conducted the second rocket-powered test flight of its tourism spaceship in the skies over California.
The company says VSS Unity fired its rocket motor for 31 seconds and climbed to an altitude of 114,500 feet (34,899 meters) on Tuesday, then glided to a landing at Mojave Air and Space Port.
Virgin Galactic founder Richard Branson was on hand to greet pilots Dave Mackay and Mark "Forger" Stucky as well as the crew of the carrier aircraft that launched the spaceship.
Tuesday's flight came less than two months after the first powered flight on April 5. Virgin Galactic says that brings the company closer to its goal of being able to fly its spacecraft more frequently than has been typical for human spaceflight.
A body of an unidentified man was found buried under rubbish at the side of the Black Road outside Mdantsane in the Eastern Cape on Monday morning.
The gruesome discovery was made by four boys who were on their way to deliver breakfast for Abakhwetha (initiates).
After stumbling upon the lifeless body‚ the distressed cup-bearers raced to the R102 and flagged down provincial traffic officers Sipho Flepu and Christopher Plaatjies who were patrolling on the road.
Plaatjies said he and his patrol partner Flepu were driving towards Mdantsane when they saw the panic-stricken boys. “We then stopped and they told us that there was a dead body lying on the side of the road in the bushes.”
Professor Marvin Ryder discusses the business news of the day, including Toys 'R' Us's problems, Blackberry locking their CEO into another contract, and Magna's deal with Lyft to make autonomous cars.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — The National Rifle Association has been running the Great American Outdoor Show in Harrisburg for five years. Spokesman, Jason Brown says the partnership is a good fit. “This is outdoors country,” said Brown, “We have more than one million of the NRA’s. five million members within three hundred miles of Harrisburg, and Pennsylvania has one of the highest concentrations of hunters in the country.”
Brown says more than 1,100 vendors from the United States and countries, are taking part in this year’s event. Brown says you can have a good time, even if you don’t enjoy the outdoors. “There are more than 200 seminars to learn about shooting, hunting, fishing and self defense, said Brown, “So its not just a product show, it’s a life style show.”
The outdoor show is expected to draw more than 200,000 people during the eight day event that runs through February 11. For more information, click here:
1:03 Pine Flat Dam stands steady on the full Kings River Pause
0:50 Oroville residents return home after evacution order lifted
0:22 Massive rock comes down hill as work on Highway 50 mudslides continues
3:02 Look at the massive water flow of Feather River, Sacramento River and Lake Oroville
2:52 What you need to know about the massive Oroville dam emergency in California
0:37 American Red Cross operates shelter at Cal Expo
2:11 Winter driving tips to navigate Sierra roadways
0:47 Flooding and high river flows along the American River Parkway
0:53 Workers take to air to prep electrical towers near Oroville Dam as emergency spillway is activated
The word for today is…
duplicity (noun) – 1 (a) Deliberate deceptiveness in behavior or speech.
(b) An instance of deliberate deceptiveness; double-dealing.
2. The quality or state of being twofold or double.
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Etymology : Early 15th century, from Old French duplicite (13th century), from Late Latin duplicitatem (nominative duplicitas) “doubleness,” in Medieval Latin “ambiguity,” noun of quality from duplex (genitive duplicis) “twofold.” The notion is of being “double” in one’s conduct (compare Greek diploos “treacherous, double-minded,” literally “twofold, double”).
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Monday met some leaders behind closed doors at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
Those in attendance included the Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi; the Lamido of Adamawa, Muhammadu Mustapha; and Alhaji Ahmed Joda, among others.
JOHANNESBURG, Feb 2 (Reuters) - All the miners trapped underground at Sibanye-Stillwater’s Beatrix gold mine in South Africa have been brought to the surface, local television station eNCA reported on Friday. Over 1,000 miners were stuck underground on Thursday after a storm knocked out power. (Reporting by Tanisha Heiberg; Editing by Christian Schmollinger)
Liev Schreiber was spotted out on Friday night with former Miss South Dakota Taylor Neisen, sources told Page Six.
Spies said the “Ray Donovan” star, 50, and Neisen were at “The Losers Lounge Tribute to Burt Bacharach” at Joe’s Pub together.
But, “They seemed tentative with each other, and not all over each other,” the source said. “They left together after intermission,” after sharing some fries.
Schreiber and Naomi Watts, the mother of his two kids, were a couple for 11 years before announcing their breakup last year.
A rep for Schreiber had no comment.
Neisen, 26, competed to be Miss USA in 2012, the same year Olivia Culpo won the crown.
Israeli forces carried out airstrikes targeting several sites in the northern Gaza Strip on Friday before dawn.
Locals told Ma’an that the strikes hit targets near the al-Nada Towers in northeastern Beit Lahiya. No injuries were reported.
The Israeli army had reported earlier that rockets coming from the Gaza Strip had landed in an Israeli town outside around Gaza.
Israeli forces have conducted several airstrikes in the Gaza Strip since December, resulting in the death of four Palestinian fighters.
In November 2017, Israel conducted explosions on tunnels in the southern Gaza Strip, killing 12 Palestinian fighters with the Hamas and Islamic Jihad movements.
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Jim Cramer sits down with HP Inc. CEO Dion Weisler to gauge the state of the PC and printing markets.
Reusse is joined by ESPN’s Tim Kurkjian to start the hour talking about the low batting averages around baseball. Then it’s the Sports Person of the Day: Reid Travis. Reuvers has another sports update, then Joe Micheletti joins to chat about the Stanley Cup Finals
Private Aviation Co. Wheels Up Snags $117.5M From Investors
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 3:53 PM EDT) -- Membership-based aviation company Wheels Up said Friday that it raised $117.5 million in equity capital during a recent funding round as it looks to grow its fleet and expand into new markets.
The funding was led by Fidelity Management & Research Co., funds and accounts advised by T. Rowe Price Associates Inc., and also included existing Wheels Up investor New Enterprise Associates and other institutional investors. Wheels Up initially sought to raise $100 million, but boosted its offering as a result of “significant investor demand.”...
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This US Student Was In A Coma When North Korea Released Him
University of Virginia student Otto Warmbier had been jailed for trying to steal a propaganda poster during a visit to the country
Aldi grocery stores is looking to fill positions at stores across Northeast Wisconsin with a one-day "hiring blitz" in Appleton and Green Bay on June 15. Aldi is looking to fill shift manager, manager trainee and store associate positions for its stores in Appleton, Fond du Lac, Green Bay, Manitowoc, Marinette, Neenah, Oshkosh, Shawano and Waupaca. Job interviews will be conducted Thursday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Holiday Inn, 150 S. Nicolet Rd. in Appleton and Country Inn & Suites, 2308 Lineville Rd. in Green Bay.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Bio-key International Inc
* Biometric ID provider BIO-key's Q2'17 revenue rose 113 percent to $0.9m driven by strength in hardware and software sales
* Q2 revenue $900,000
* Q2 loss per share $0.32
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THE TALISAY City Aquastars pulled themselves a win away from advancing to the overall finals of the Governor’s Cup Inter-Cities/Municipalities Basketball Tournament after pulling off a 93-70 come-from-behind win over Sibonga in Game 1 of the best-of-three South Division Finals at the Talisay City Sports Complex last night.
The Aquastars, who are still unbeaten after 11 games in this tournament, used a huge late-game run to crawl back from a 10-point deficit in the third to pull off the victory.
Game 2 will be tomorrow at the Sibonga Sports Complex.
Jay Deiparine topscored for Talisay with 28 points while Bryle Cuyos led the losing squad with 18.
Sibonga led by 10, 51-41, in the third but Talisay slowly got back in the game and entered the payoff period trailing by just four, 56-60.
With Sibonga’s key players in foul trouble, Talisay City went on a rampage in the fourth, building double-digit leads that took the fight out of the hard-fighting Sibonga squad.
Nash won't play in Monday's game against Columbus as he's dealing with an upper-body injury, Joe McDonald of BostonSportsJournal.com reports.
Nash must have been bruised up during Saturday's game against Tampa Bay in which he recorded a point and blocked two shots, but it's also entirely possible Boston is letting the veteran rest as they gear up for the playoffs. Nash will look to return to the lineup Wednesday against St. Louis, and newly signed Ryan Donato will play on the second line with David Krejci in his absence.
Looking north from 95th Street towards Overlake Christian Church Willows Road is on the left. Commercial on the right.
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LOTHIAN Buses has been nominated for two prizes at this year’s Scottish Transport Awards.
The city bus firm is shortlisted in the Public Transport Operator of the Year and Contribution to Sustainable Transport categories.
Meanwhile, East Coast Buses – which operates in East Lothian – was nominated in three categories in its first year, while Edinburgh Bus Tours was shortlisted for Accessibility Project of the Year.
The awards ceremony will take place on June 15 at the Radisson Hotel in Glasgow.
President Donald Trump is welcoming French President Emmanuel Macron to the White House in a formal arrival ceremony.
The president and first lady are greeting Macron and his wife, Brigitte Macron, on rolled-out red carpet on the South Lawn.
The arrival is heavy on pomp, with nearly 500 U.S. service-members from all five military branches participating in the ceremonial welcome, which includes a “Review of the Troops.”
Vice President Mike Pence and several members of Trump’s Cabinet, lawmakers, and military families are in attendance. The audience includes students from the Maya Angelou French Immersion School in Temple Hills, Maryland.
The two leaders are spending the morning in meetings and then will hold a joint news conference. On Tuesday night, Macron will be feted at President Trump’s first state dinner.
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USD/CAD fell from 1.3793 to as low as 1.2061 in a little over 4 months. This means the U.S. dollar lost a total of 1732 pips against the Canadian counterpart, or 433 per month on average. In the Forex world this selloff could easily qualify as fast and sharp.
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RCMP are searching for a grey SUV
A Burnaby RCMP officer has been taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries following a hit-and-run Wednesday morning.
According to police, the officer was hit at the corner of Parker Street and Willingdon Avenue.
Police are on the hunt for a grey Dodge Nitro SUV.
Anyone with any information is asked to call 604-946-9999.
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In the first game of the finals the Warriors held the Cavs to 91. Thereafter the Cavs scored 113, 113, 137, and 120. And yet today GS is being lauded for their excellent defense.
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NORCO, La. (AP)  The Coast Guard says hundreds of gallons of heavy fuel oil have spilled into the Mississippi River in Louisiana from a chemical tanker.
The Coast Guard said in a news release Monday that the source of the spill near Norco "is reported to be secured." The news release says approximately 2,600 gallons of oil spilled into the river from a foreign-flagged ship called Iver Exporter. The vessel currently is moored at the Shell Norco Manufacturing Complex.
No injuries or wildlife impacts have been reported. The cause remains under investigation.
The Coast Guard is overseeing cleanup work.
1:42 Water gushes at California's Lake Oroville dam Pause
2:40 Texas woman convicted of voter fraud says she voted Republican
3:02 Look at the massive water flow of Feather River, Sacramento River and Lake Oroville
0:37 American Red Cross operates shelter at Cal Expo
0:40 Oroville dam break would flood almost 200,000 California residents in 7 hours
1:16 Evacuees wait to return after Oroville Dam threat: 'This is not happening'
1:58 Boy celebrates third birthday in evacuation shelter in Chico with help of CHP officers
4:11 What you need to know about the massive Oroville dam emergency in California
1:12 Valentine's Day Naturalization Ceremony in Richland
The Rebels toppled the Townies on Friday, Oct. 6.
Several high school games are on tap for Saturday so stay in the know on game outcomes with the Eyewitness Sports High School Football Scoreboard.
Katie Couric returns to ‘Today’ show as guest co-anchor
Katie Couric returned to the "Today" show Monday, Jan. 2, 2017, to co-anchor for the first time since she left the program in 2006. | AP Photo
NEW YORK — Longtime “Today” show viewers are being treated to a familiar sight this week as Katie Couric returns to the co-anchor chair for the first time in more than a decade.
Couric rejoined Matt Lauer on Monday to begin a weeklong stint on the NBC morning program. She told Lauer, “It just feels like I never left.” She has made cameo appearances on the show in recent years, but Monday was her first time as a guest co-anchor.
Couric co-hosted “Today” with Lauer and his predecessor, Bryant Gumbel, from 1989 to 2006. She left NBC to become anchor of the CBS Evening News and is now with Yahoo News.
Couric is filling in for Savannah Guthrie, who’s on maternity leave. Another former “Today” co-anchor, Meredith Vieira, will fill in next week.
At the start of the meeting, Sheikh Abdullah welcomed Council members, and the minutes of the 24th meeting were adopted.
Sheikh Abdullah said that this week's announcement of high school exam results in the UAE is important for the Council to assist with this transitional phase for individuals moving on to higher education. The Council will need to meet with a number of objectives and tasks, and coordinate with different actors in the UAE to provide the necessary support for individuals pursuing higher education and employment, he added.
Pulaski County employees ‘live United’
Employees in Pulaski County local government offices joined together this year to Live United.
Donations they made through the Pulaski County United Way campaign will reach a variety of residents, from infants to seniors, and overcome a variety of challenges, from helping families in crisis situations to improving literacy skills so an adult can obtain a better job.
Employees doubled their giving this year.
Local government employees may know better than most the types of circumstances that many Pulaski County citizens face. Seeing these needs, they find ways to help. Giving through Pulaski County United Way is one way that they do this.
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ATLANTIC CITY - A 19-year-old from South Jersey is in critical condition after being accidentally shot by his friend in an Atlantic City parking deck Thursday night, authorities said. The friend, Joseph Crouch, 20, of Alton, Ill.
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Two men were killed in a collision between a truck and a car on the R546 near Charl Cilliers in Mpumalanga in the early hours of Saturday‚ paramedics said.
“At approximately 1am‚ paramedics from ER24 arrived on scene where they found a vehicle with severe damage. Two men were found with fatal injuries. Sadly‚ there was nothing that they could do for them and they were declared dead.
“The driver of the truck sustained minor injuries. He was assessed on scene and later transported to a nearby hospital‚” said ER24 spokesman Werner Vermaak.
“The exact circumstances surrounding the collision are not yet known. Local authorities attended the scene and will conduct an investigation.”
BELFAST, Ireland — Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos has been released from Germany’s World Cup qualifying squad to allow him to recover from a rib injury.
Kroos recently missed games for Madrid with the same injury but played in Germany’s 3-1 win over Northern Ireland on Thursday, helping the team secure qualification for next year’s tournament in Russia.
The German soccer federation says Kroos left the team hotel in Belfast on Friday morning in order to “fully heal.”
Germany coach Joachim Loew says “we know what Toni can give us. When it comes down to it we can always rely on him. The deciding factor was that he is completely fit for next year.”
Germany plays Azerbaijan on Sunday as it bids to complete qualification with 10 wins from 10 games.
Mr. Tom Fitzsimmons, Commissioner for the Wyoming Oil & Gas Conservation Commission, will join us on Tuesday, April 18 at noon in the Lanier Auditorium where he will discuss "Regulating the Oil & Gas Industry in 2017" Food will be served!
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Packers cornerback Davon House wasn’t expected t0 play on Sunday because of a shoulder injury that led to a doubtful designation on Friday’s injury report, but he wound up getting the green light to play.
House didn’t make it all the way to the end of the overtime win over the Browns, however. House was carted off with a back injury in the fourth quarter and did not return.
Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that House has been diagnosed with a transverse process fracture in his back. He’s expected to miss some time, but other players with the same injury have been able to return to the lineup after a week or two.
The Packers placed rookie Kevin King on injured reserve last week and Demetri Goodson didn’t play on Sunday because of a hamstring injury, so they’ll be shorthanded even if House’s absence is a long one. The Packers used three safeties — Morgan Burnett, Ha Ha Clinton-Dix and Josh Jones — for much of Sunday’s game and they’ll likely be seeing a lot of time in Carolina this week as well.
A severe storm system is moving across the U.S. this evening, leaving destruction in its wake.
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In Limestone County, Alabama, photos posted by the sheriff's office showed multiple homes damaged by the weather. The county reported that there were several downed trees as well.
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Several tornadoes were expected in the area this evening. Other potential threats included hail up to 3 inches in diameter and 70 mph winds.
The storm system is moving east, stretching from the Northern Plains to the Gulf Coast.
Rome, December 11 - A doctors' strike will hit the national health service hard Tuesday, unions said Monday. Some 40,000 surgical operations will be cancelled as well as hundreds of thousands of specialist examinations and diagnostic tests, while veterinary services will come to a halt, the ANAAO Assomed union said. "The health service is closing one day so as not to close down forever," it said.
President Macron has been speaking at a conference in the Senegalese capital of Dakar.
The conference is part of the global push to have every child in school by 2030. Currently, 234 million children are out of school worldwide.
The Global Education Partnership's goal was to raise $4bn for the next three years, but only half the money needed to fulfil that goal has been pledged
Al Jazeera's Nicolas Haque reports from Dakar.
There is no doubt that the Golden State Warriors were the best team in the NBA last season and deservingly so, they won the Championship against arguably the second best team in the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Warriors are stacked with talent, with players like Steph Curry, Kevin Durant, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green, Andre Iguodala and so many more.
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MILTON TWP., Ohio (WYTV) – The Ohio State Highway Patrol said two workers riding on the back of a roadway painter truck were taken to the hospital after crashing with a semi Wednesday afternoon.
The accident happened just before 3 p.m. on Interstate 76 in Milton Township.
Investigators said the Freightliner semi-truck was traveling eastbound in the left lane of 76.
The painter truck, driven by 58-year-old Rafael Solis, of Cleveland, was also heading eastbound on the entrance ramp to 76 from State Route 534.
Highway Patrol said the painter truck entered the highway, going across the right lane and into the semi’s lane.
The semi hit the painter truck, which had two workers — 31-year-old Michael J. Saar and 22-year-old Jakob M. Saar — standing on its rear platform. Both men were taken to St. Elizabeth’s Hospital with injuries.
The driver of the semi, 60-year-old Donald Sloan, of Missouri, was also taken to the hospital.
Highway Patrol is still investigating the crash.
TORONTO — Canadians have been swindled out of than $1.7 million via scams involving cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin so far this year — more than double the amount during all of 2016.
The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre says that's more than five times the amount people lost to these types of scams in 2015, which was roughly $284,000.
As bitcoin becomes more popular with investors, sending the price above US$17,000 mark last week, criminals appear to be increasingly turning to cryptocurrencies to extort payment from their victims as well.
These new figures come after police in Alberta, British Columbia and Ontario warned in recent months to beware of scams involving demands for a transfer of funds using bitcoin.
Close to 50 first-time homebuyers in Albany got to learn first hand the ins and outs of buying a home. The City of Albany's community and economic development program worked in partnership with a Housing Counseling Agency to host a free homebuyer workshop.
× Gubernatorial Candidate Chris Kennedy: “It starts by being able to work with the members of your party”
Gubernatorial Candidate Chris Kennedy joined the Steve Cochran Show today to talk about the last push to get voters out to the polls for the Primary on Tuesday the 20th. Kennedy talks about the importance of different parties working together for the best outcome for the residents of the state of Illinois. Steve shares and warm story about Kennedy’s uncle and how they actually had respect for each other back then.
Crews are battling a fire at a townhome near Flamingo Road and the 515 on Oct. 6, 2017. (Sam Argier/FOX5)
The Clark County Fire Department said they are battling a fire Friday evening at a townhome.
The incident occurred just before 7 p.m. in the 4000 block of Gold Coast Drive, near Flamingo Road and the 515.
The department said a second alarm was called at the fire.
Further details were not immediately released.
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Queens of the Stone Age‘s Josh Homme has apologized for kicking photographer Chelsea Lauren in the face during the band’s Saturday set at the KROQ Acoustic Christmas concert in Inglewood, California. In a pair of
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LPC: Securus LBO debt structure dampens investor demand
NEW YORK, June 14 Some institutional investors are dismissing the debt package backing Securus Technologies’ US$1.7bn leveraged buyout due to a first-out revolving credit facility, even as thin dealflow and favorable prison policies under the Trump administration position the provider of inmate telecom and ancillary services to turn the page on its choppy history in the leveraged loan market.
ROOSEVELT, NY — Human remains were found in Roosevelt on Wednesday, Nassau County police said.
Investigators said it was an older murder and there was no concern in the community right now to cause any sort of panic.
The remains have not yet been identified. Police will be looking at DNA.
They were found the day after police arrested Josue Figueroa-Velasquez, 18, in connection with the murder of Angel Soler, whose body was found in a wooded lot in Roosevelt.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
Trial focuses on public land access in northern New Mexico
TAOS, N.M. (AP) — A trial over public access to prime hunting territory in northeast New Mexico is underway in Taos.
White Peak has been the source of legal and administrative fights for decades, and at issue in state district court is whether roads used to access the area are considered historic roads open to the public or private ranching roads.
The trial is expected to last about two weeks.
Prosecutors with the New Mexico Attorney General's Office on Monday described the area as a checkerboard that includes state trust land and property owned by rancher David Stanley.
Stanley has argued that hunters and other members of the public have trespassed on private property for years to reach trust lands.
Prosecutors say federal statute more than 150 years old allows for rights of way.
I feel like it’s been a while since we’ve heard from Nicola Peltz, but back in the day, she used to be one of my favorite up-and-coming blonde nobodies. Anyway, I don’t know what she’s been up to lately, but I guess her acting career didn’t take off quite like Nicola and her agent hoped. On the plus side, it looks like she’s definitely got a promising future as a professional Insta-hottie and/or millionaire arm candy, and I wish her all the best pursuing those careers. As long as she keeps posting more of these amazing bikini pictures, that is.
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FILE - This May 8, 2017, file photo shows an aerial view of Arch Canyon within Bears Ears National Monument in Utah. The window opened Friday, Feb. 2, 2018, for oil, gas, uranium and coal companies to make requests or stake claims to lands that were cut from two sprawling Utah national monuments by President Trump in December but there doesn't appear to be a rush to seize the opportunity. The Salt Lake Tribune via AP, File Francisco Kjolseth
Bypoll Result: In Nagaland, Neiphiu Rio became Chief Minister with support from the BJP.
The BJP-backed front is ahead in the lone parliamentary seat in Nagaland which went to polls on Monday. NDPP's Tokheho Yepthomi, fielded by the ruling People's Democratic Alliance, is ahead of his opponent C Apok Jamir, a candidate of the Congress-backed Naga People's Front. Mr Jamir is a former Rajya Sabha member and son of former Nagaland chief minister SC Jamir.The by-poll became necessary after Lok Sabha member Neiphiu Rio became Chief Minister of the state with support from the BJP.In 2014, Mr Rio had won the seat by a margin of over 4 lakh votes. The All Nagaland College Students' Union, which claims support from at least one lakh students and teachers, had called for the boycott of the election, which was held on Monday. The Naga Students Federation also threw its weight behind the boycott.
Pooranmall and Jiaram take Top Honours at Independence Draughts
The National Draughts Association ran off its Independence tournament last Sunday at the National Gymnasium. The game was played on the International 100 square Boards and as predicted; Khemraj Pooranmall and Jiaram took top honours over the rest of players. Pooranmall with seven points was declared the winner, while Jiaram, with a close six points took the second place.
Three other players Steve Bacchus, Navin Megbarran and Ulric Brathwaite all ended on four points each. A tie breaker saw Steve Bacchus defeated Navin Megbarran and Ulric Brathwaite to take the third place, while Ulric Brathwaite settled for the fourth position.
The game was sponsored by Brans Security Service. Trophies were presented to the top four players.
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JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) – The state of Alaska has pulled its offer to help the City and Borough of Juneau in an ongoing lawsuit.
The Juneau Empire reports that the state on Wednesday withdrew a legal memo it had sent the day before that supported the city and borough’s position in a case brought by the cruise ship industry.
Two cruise ship associations claim the city and borough interfere with interstate commerce and violate the Tonnage Clause of the U.S. Constitution by collecting $8 per cruise ship passenger – or a head tax – with a $3 port fee and a $5 additional fee.
Cori Mills, a spokeswoman for the Alaska Department of Law, says the memo of support was never supposed to be sent. Mills declined to say how the mistake happened.
John Dean, who served as White House Counsel to President Richard Nixon during Watergate, said President Trump has already exceeded everything Nixon did and is engaged in a "public obstruction of justice."
1:42 Vacant midtown building gets facelift by artists,community volunteers Pause
1:51 Judge sentences Harris to serve two consecutive sentences of life without parole
2:06 Meet the chef and owner of Trevioli Artisan Pasta Company
2:11 Area animal rescue in dire need of financial assistance
1:20 Sean White addresses Auburn signing high profile JUCO transfer QB Jarrett Stidham
0:31 Auburn DB Josh Holsey pitches himself for team's open secondary job
1:19 Baker Mayfield: Oklahoma has to take care of Auburn's defensive front to win
2:17 Daniel Carlson: Kicker follows heart in delaying NFL career
4:55 Alex Kozan: The Sugar Bowl is 'where you want to be'
North Carolina Farm Bureau President Larry Wooten congratulates Yadkin County Farm Bureau President Justin Somers and the winning agents; Greg Sidden-Agency Manager, Jim Doll, Chris Brown, Charles Soots-Agency Manager, Shane Whitaker, Jake Ellison, and Johnny Groce. Not pictured is Doug McCraw-Agency Manager.
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Virginia authorities are investigating the death of an Army veteran, paralyzed from the waist down, who was found in his wheelchair outside his apartment complex.
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Dallas began the season 2-6, but got on track and is now playing in the State 'AAAA' Championship game.
The Mountaineers haven't lost since April and they hope to keep the winning streak alive for one more game.
Re: Debate on Queen St. buses goes off the rails, Keenan, June 11
Debate on Queen St. buses goes off the rails, Keenan, June 11
Interesting that Councillor Michael Ford supports an expensive comparative study of buses versus streetcars on Queen St.
Interesting, and also hypocritical, because Ford had previously voted against a study that would have compared the one-stop subway extension to Scarborough Town Centre (at a cost of $3.6 billion and rising) with the proposed Scarborough LRT, which would replace the Scarborough RT in the same grade-separated right-of-way, would be completed much sooner than the subway extension, and would serve far more passengers with a lower capital cost and less environmental impact.
But Edward Keenan’s analysis of the motorist’s perspective is spot-on and worth repeating: “If Michael Ford could learn anything from his uncles’ example, it is that there are reliable political points to be scored in catering to the road rage of car drivers.”
Lots of NBA teams have been trying to solve the riddle of how to beat the Golden State Warriors this season, but the Nuggets figured out the answer on Monday night: just never miss a shot. The Nuggets tied an NBA record by making 24 3-pointers en route to an impressive 132-110 home victory over the Warriors.
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Something is amiss in New York.
The New York Jets came into the 2017 season with a label as a tanking franchise just trying to land the No. 1 pick in the 2018 NFL Draft.
The New York Giants had Super Bowl expectations according to some experts.
After a quarter of the NFL season, the Jets are 2-2 and the New York Giants are 0-4.
Huh?
Watching the Giants and Jets this weekend may feel more like a chore.
The 0-4 Giants face the 0-4 Los Angeles Chargers while the 2-2 Jets will visit the 0-4 Cleveland Browns.
As we get ready for those potential barnburners, let's pose this question:
Who will finish the 2017 NFL season with a better record? The Giants or Jets?
Vote in the poll then hop in the comments section to give us your take.
WWE.com has announced that Seth Rollins vs. Samoa Joe is now official for the upcoming WWE Payback PPV in two weeks on April 30 in San Jose, California.
WWE posted a video with Charly Caruso making the announcement per RAW General Manager Kurt Angle backstage at the show tonight in Columbus.
Our live coverage of RAW will begin in less than an hour starting at 8:00 p.m. ET.
On this episode of Sports Talk, John Barron is joined by the 2018 GISA girls soccer state champions, the Deerfield-Windsor Lady Knights head coach Alastair Joslin.
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A judge has approved the sale of the Big Apple Circus to Compass Partners LLC, an investment firm that intends to revive the circus by bringing holiday shows back to New York City's Lincoln Center this year.
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Publishers are griping about Google’s power play regarding General Data Protection Regulation compliance. Axel Springer is taking matters into its own hands on one front by offering fellow publishers the use of its own consent management tools for free.
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Stumbled upon this gem and didn't believe it first. Basically some guy is just running dd for 25-50 bucks a pop plus shipping. It really made me mad at first, but now I'm just asking myself why haven't I done this already?
Dr. Dennis Rader Memorial Scholarship Throwback Wood Racquet Tournament
Tournament fee is $25 and all proceeds go to fund the $500 annual scholarship awarded to a Franklin County senior who has played varsity tennis. Blind draw for a doubles tourney, eight game pro-set, everyone plays twice, minimum.
Wood racquets required, whites preferred.
Limited to 24 players.
Registration: johnm.arnett@ky.gov. This tournament is part of the Kentucky Tennis Tour June 2 - 9. 20 events in 17 cities.
For more information call (502) 491-1290 or visit ustaky.com
CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ind. — A judge has sentenced a central Indiana woman to 120 years in prison for fatally stabbing her young children hours after her husband filed for divorce.
Thirty-one-year-old Brandi Worley learned her sentence Monday after she pleaded guilty in January to two counts of murder for killing her son, 7-year-old Tyler Worley, and her daughter, 3-year-old Charlee Worley, in November 2016. Her husband was asleep downstairs at the time at the family's Darlington home, about 40 miles northwest of Indianapolis.
Worley gave no statement at the sentencing, and her attorney said there was no explanation for what she did.
Court documents have said Worley told police she killed the children because she didn't want her husband to take them. She also was treated for self-inflicted stab wounds to her neck.
Boris Johnson has accused Russia of "stockpiling" the deadly nerve agent believed to have poisoned former spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia.
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP)  San Francisco 49ers linebacker Reuben Foster has been suspended without pay for the first two games of the regular season for violating the NFL's conduct and substance-abuse policy.
The NFL said Tuesday that Foster will also be fined for violations from a weapons offense and misdemeanor drug charge that were resolved earlier this offseason.
Foster says he accepts the league's decision and apologized for hurting the team.
Foster will miss San Francisco's games against Minnesota and Detroit before being allowed to return on Sept. 17 before the Niners play Kansas City.
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Posco, South Korea’s largest steelmaker, posted 976.9 billion won ($856.6 million) in net profit for the first quarter of this year, up almost threefold on-year, due to enhanced profitability and higher steel prices, the company said Tuesday.It also recorded an operating profit of 1.3 trillion won and 15.7 trillion won in sales, up 106.8 percent and 20.9 percent, respectively, on-year between January and March this year.“Efforts made to enhance profitability have bearded fruit. Sales of world premium products, which are high-value products, made up 53.4 percent,” Posco said in a statement.The steelmaker also attributed the swing to increased steel prices and lower production costs.Posco will reduce the number of local subsidiaries to 32 firms by the end of this year and wrap up group restructuring efforts, the company said.It also shared plans to transform the company into a “Smart Posco” to prepare for the next 50 years.By Kim Bo-gyung ( lisakim425@heraldcorp.com
The device can help infuse 500 milliliters of crystalloid fluid into a patient within two and a half minutes, including in both adults and children, and an entire liter can be delivered within five minutes. The FDA cleared device has so far been tested at the WakeMed Health & Hospitals in Raleigh, North Carolina.
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Experience the epic rock saga of Journey with Classic Journey Live at The Northern Lights Theater inside Potawatomi Hotel & Casino.
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TORONTO — Curtis Dickson scored four goals and two assists as the Calgary Roughnecks used a big fourth quarter to beat the Toronto Rock 16-8 on Saturday night in National Lacrosse League action.
Riley Lowen and Dane Dobbie had hat tricks for Calgary (2-5), which scored nine unanswered goals to finish the game. Wesley Berg and Holden Cattoni both struck twice with Tyson Bell and Garrett McIntosh also chipping in.
Rob Hellyer scored a hat trick for the Rock (4-3) with Latrell Harris, Tom Schreiber, Challen Rogers, Adam Jones and Brett Hickey rounding out the attack.
Christian Del Bianco made 47 saves for the win in net as Nick Rose kicked out 35-of-49 shots in defeat.
The headlines have never been worse. But an increasingly influential group of thinkers insists that humankind has never had it so good – and only our pessimism is holding us back
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#WATCH: #VKSasikala visits Jayalalithaa's memorial at Chennai's Marina Beach before heading to Bengaluru, pays floral tribute pic.twitter.com/1t8C150GKf
Lucknow: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday addressed BJP's Parivartan Rally in Lucknow. An unprecedented crowd gathered at the venue to witness the massive rally. Here is all what he said:-
Leuer will start at center in Friday's preseason game against the Hawks, Jake Chapman of the Pistons Radio Network reports.
With regular starter Andre Drummond not playing Friday due to a case of pink eye, Leuer will get the start at center in what appears to be a move by head coach Stan Van Gundy to try a starting five with more floor spacing. Leuer played 23 minutes in his return to the floor Wednesday after recovering from an ankle sprain, and he should be in line for another solid dose of minutes Friday.
YouTubers KSI, Logan Paul agree to box in UK, US
NEW YORK (AP) — YouTube stars KSI and Logan Paul are taking their acts into the boxing ring.
They've agreed to a two-fight deal, with the first bout in the Manchester, England, on August 25th and a rematch in the United States.
KSI, whose real name is Olajide William Olatunji, was training with boxers Floyd Mayweather Sr. and Badou Jack in Los Angeles.
The 24-year-old English comedian and actor beat YouTuber Joe Weller in the ring in London last month.
YouTube removed Paul's channels earlier this year after he posted images of what appeared to be a suicide victim online. Paul later apologized. YouTube also temporarily suspended advertising on the 22-year-old's channels in February due to an odd "pattern of behavior."
Thu 9/28 @ 7:30PM
The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra is part of the legendary Jazz at Lincoln Center program, led by trumpet player/artistic director Wynton Marsalis. Its influence on a younger generation of jazz musicians is incalculable.
The orchestra’s 15 members include some of the genre’s top soloists, who perform music by Marsalis and other members of the orchestra, along with classics by jazz greats such John Coltrane, Duke Ellington and Charles Mingus.
Marsalis brings the orchestra to Akron’s E.J. Thomas Hall to launch the University of Akron’s Jazz Studies Program’s 40th anniversary. Tickets are $25-$45.
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The new Fortnite Skins Refund system is offline for now
Epic Games have released a new system that allows players get back V-Bucks spent on certain items.
This new feature was added in the most recent update and comes with certain rules in how you can use it.
THE RULES
The Fortnite Refund system uses a self-service layout, meaning you can claim back on certain skins and other cosmetics yourself.
The limitations have also been announced by Epic Games for PS4, Xbox One and PC users.
First of all, you can’t get real money back from the purchases you have made in Fortnite, using the new refund system.
The system also only allows for a certain amount of uses, currently it looks like you have three lifetime uses when it comes to your account.
Fortnite Refunds are also limited to certain items, which includes things like Emotes, Gliders, Harvesting Tools, Back Bling and Fortnite Skins.
Dec 12 (Reuters) - KATITAS Co Ltd :
* Says it starts listing on TSE the first section since Dec. 12
* Says co’s former second major shareholder, a Tokyo-based investment partnership divested entire 26.5 percent stake of shares in co
* Says SMS AIV Unlimited Company, the former third major shareholder divested entire 17.26 percent stake of shares in co
* Says Japan Ireland Investment Partners Unlimited Company, the former fourth major shareholder divested entire 16.08 percent stake of shares in co
* Shareholding structure changes occurred on Dec. 12
Source text in Japanese: goo.gl/zu5zTA ; goo.gl/UWHgYV
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
GBP/USD
Long bullish daily candle that was formed on yesterday’s rally underpins for further upside.
Near-term bias turned higher after last week’s strong downside rejection that also marked a false break below daily cloud, above which recent dips were contained.
Clear break above 1.2525 pivot (daily Tenkan-sen) is needed for fresh bullish signal and extension towards next pivots at 1.2567 (Fibo 61.8% of 1.2704/1.2345 downleg) and 1.2580 (last week’s high.
Corrective actions should ideally hold above 1.2500 (rising 20SMA), but extended dips towards 1.2454 (yesterday’s low) cannot be ruled out.
Only violation of strong support zone between 1.2440 and 1.2410 (daily cloud top / 55/100 SMA bull cross / rising 30SMA) would generate negative signal for extension towards key n/t support at 1.2345 (07 Feb spike low / daily Kijun-sen).
Res: 1.2546; 1.2567; 1.2580; 1.2620
Sup: 1.2515; 1.2500; 1.2454; 1.2440
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Three-star Springfield (Ohio) defensive tackle Isaiah Gibson knows that Kentucky's coaching staff wants to add him to their commitment list.He knows coaches at other schools want the same thing.And...
SEOUL, Dec 11 (Reuters) - South Korea’s finance minister said on Monday that relevant ministries are in talks to decide whether trading of bitcoins should be regulated.
“We’re looking at its speculative nature, as well as situation in other countries as we review,” Kim Dong-yeon told reporters on the outskirts of Seoul.
South Korea in September banned raising money through all forms of virtual currencies, and said trading of such currencies are not part of the nation’s financial system. (Reporting by Shin-hyung Lee, Cynthia Kim; Editing by Kim Coghill)
0:54 Dabo Swinney and Clemson's 5 goals Pause
1:48 Clemson coach Dabo Swinney on what he learned from 2015 CFP
2:21 Clemson's Dabo Swinney recaps ACC Championship win
1:08 Dabo Swinney's message to Clemson defense
0:30 Clemson celebrates winning the ACC Championship Game
4:22 Dashcam video of Rep. Chris Corley arrest
3:01 Frank Martin addresses Sindarius Thornwell reinstatement
1:02 John Latina works with USC offensive linemen
1:18 Four dead in murder-suicide in Lexington County
Enjoy a movie screening under the stars.
The Sunset Cinema film series continues with a showing of “The Lego Batman Movie” on Saturday, June 17 at Craig Regional Park.
The film series, which runs through Aug. 18, is hosted by the county and OC Parks.
The movies are free and audiences are encouraged to pack a picnic, blankets and beach chairs.
The screening starts around 8 p.m. after the sun has set. Parking is free after 6 p.m.
– Denisse Salazar
If you go
When: Around 8 p.m. June 17
Where: Craig Regional Park, 3300 State College Blvd., Fullerton
Cost: Free
Information: ocparks.com or (714) 973-3160
Jim Acosta tries to pretend he’s a serious journalist. But his CNN colleague Chris Cillizza is apparently fine doing away with the pretense and fully embracing his utter hackiness:
Chris Cilliazza is journalisming super duper hard this morning. pic.twitter.com/QFUjV7968l — Colin Duffy (@TheRightDuff) April 24, 2018
It gets even better:
Is this real life? Nope. This … is CNN.
9 thoughts on that epic Trumps-Macrons White House picture | Analysis by CNN's Chris Cillizza https://t.co/fxATQTOMLh pic.twitter.com/oEedQ8DB5M — CNN Politics (@CNNPolitics) April 24, 2018
What a dumb time to be alive.
JFC this hack… — A.D. Louis (@ADLouisUSA) April 24, 2018
9 thoughts on this picture??? If you have 9 thoughts on this picture you have psychological issues. — Mister Burke (@StrictlyNooz) April 24, 2018
We live in the clownest of Clown Worlds. — Marquis de Dankula (@0Redenpiller) April 24, 2018
9 thoughts on a photo-op? Fire this clown already. — Speculawyer 🇳🇴-American (@speculawyer) April 24, 2018
The Sandy Police Department says a missing 28-year-old man has been found safe.
Terry Sitton was reported missing Monday. Police said he was last seen Wednesday leaving his home on Dogwood Street.
Police said Monday late afternoon that Sitton had been found safe and that his family had been notified.
The department thanked the public for their help.
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NRL: Daly Cherry-Evans explains to NRL 360 how his game has evolved since he was last in the Queensland team.
Near the intersection of S.C. 315 and U.S. 17 in Jasper County on Feb. 14, 2017, the folks we spoke with about the S.C. Dept. of Transportation's planned widening of Highway 17 were just anxious for it to get going. "Long overdue," is how one man described the project. The DOT has proposed improving U.S. 17 (Speedway Boulevard) from the I-16 Spur on Hutchinson Island in Chatham County, approximately 4.2 miles north to S.C. 315. Everyone we talked with agreed on one thing: something needs to be done to make the aforementioned intersection safer. The DOT's plans, released this week, include addressing the notoriously dangerous intersection. The public is invited to a meeting to discuss the project on Feb. 23, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Hardeeville Elementary School, which is located at 150 Hurricane Alley.
Authorities are investigating a suspicious container on a railroad track in Dubuque.
A Canadian National Railway employee found the container along the tracks of Center Grove Drive.
The Dubuque Police Department said there was a note attached to the container indicating it might be "volatile."
The department sent a bomb dog to check, and said it does not contain explosives.
The investigation continues.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - PURPLE GROUP LTD:
* PROPOSED SALE OF SHARES IN FIRST WORLD TRADER PROPRIETARY LIMITED BY PURPLE
* ENTERED INTO AGREEMENTS WITH SANLAM INVESTMENT HOLDINGS PROPRIETARY LIMITED (SIH), A WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF SANLAM LIMITED
* SALE AGREEMENT IN TERMS OF WHICH SIH WILL ACQUIRE 450,000 ORDINARY SHARES, CONSTITUTING 30 PERCENT OF ALL SHARES, OF FIRST WORLD TRADER PROPRIETARY FROM PURPLE GROUP
* SIH WILL ACQUIRE A 30 PERCENT SHAREHOLDING IN EASYEQUITIES FOR A CONSIDERATION OF R100 MILLION
* PURCHASE CONSIDERATION WILL BE SETTLED IN CASH AND BE UTILISED BY PGL AND ITS OTHER SUBSIDIARIES TO SETTLE INTER-GROUP LOANS, CURRENTLY OWING TO FIRST WORLD TRADER PROPRIETARY Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bangalore.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com)
On Friday afternoon (10/6), a portion of Lake Powell Boulevard was blocked off and a very good sized crowd gathered for the 2017 Homecoming parade down the center of Page.
The parade was lead by the Page Fire Department with sirens and horns blaring!
Other participants included, Page High School band and color guard, Page Lake Powell girl scouts, Page middle school football, Page youth football and some Navajo hoop dancers and elders. too.
Of course the princes and princesses were present, as where the king and queen nominees. The king and queen were to be elected during halftime at that night’s homecoming game versus the Ganado H.S. Hornets.
Go Sand Devils!
1:06 First baby of 2017 in the Fresno area born at Clovis hospital Pause
1:21 New Year's Eve eagle tour on Millerton Lake
0:56 Baby needs a new home
0:48 Clovis smoker Brandon Spain on California's $2-per-pack cigarette tax
0:33 Fire causes extensive damage to Tower District restaurant
0:59 Latest condition of correctional officers from Fresno County Jail lobby shooting
3:04 Pearl Harbor survivor: 'They were just giving them hell'
0:56 Sheriff's spokesman on the loss of Sgt. Rod Lucas: 'A numb feeling ... disbelief'
2:20 Family, friends honor Blackie Gejeian in Fresno
1:25 O'Fallon girls swim coach talks about proposed budget cuts at the school Pause
3:43 Coroner, state police trooper talk about importance of diversity at Wolf Branch
2:02 Repo man felt bad taking elderly couple's car. Here's how he made it up to them.
2:02 High noon coming over Illinois employee pay, Gov. Rauner says
1:29 Washington Park working its way out of fiscal abyss
0:51 U.S. Bank robbed in Glen Carbon
1:29 Signal Hill Fire Department changing its dispatch protocol
0:44 Crash with injuries blocks both directions of Illinois 159
1:48 Bob Daiber candidate for governor
Carrying the Shelby lineage forward, Lloyd Mats now offers an officially licensed Shelby GT350 logo on its full range of custom floor mats for the 1965–1970, 2013–14, and 2015-and-later models years of the Mustang.
The logos will be available in two colors: red and silver on the Luxe, Ultimat, Berber 2, and Velourtex mats. The Luxe mat is the heaviest-duty and thickest mat offered my Lloyd Mats with the Ultimat as the runner up, being twice as thick as factory mats made with continuous filament nylon. The Berber 2, with its use of modern materials, has the same look as the traditional Berber but with more longevity. The Velourtex gives the most value for money while maintaining a smooth texture and can customized like its tougher big brothers.
The Shelby logo is available through all distributors of Lloyd Mats and can be added to any customized floor mat that are offered in any provided color combination you desire and still use all of the factory mounting points and fasteners.
More money will be going to teachers in Milwaukee.
The Milwaukee Public Schools Board has approved a budget that returns $11.6 million to teachers and classrooms. That funding cut had been proposed earlier this year by former superintendent Darienne Driver who was trying to find savings to patch an estimated 30 million dollar deficit.
Acting superintendent Keith Posley says there will be no cuts in the classroom even, even though it spends slightly less than last year. Posley says there will be cuts in administration. “I want them to know that we put children first.”
The district will instead lay off 32 administrative employees in order not to fire any teachers. Posley says the cuts are part of a massive reorganization of the district’s central office. “We’re on the right road, headed in the right direction, but we need to make growth and make growth fast.”
Milwaukee public schools expect to deal with declining enrollment and large budget deficits for years to come.
2:33 Iconic Star Wars actress Carrie Fisher has died at age 60 Pause
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1:48 'She was a brave young lady,' Brooklyn Rouse's aunt says
0:54 Big week for Peach County standout
0:40 Bob Denison volunteers to make the old new again
0:51 Macon grocer lists the must-have foods for New Year's Day
1:16 Mercer engineering students create cool rides for kids with limited mobility
2:12 Eastman's tribute to Officer Tim Smith
1:17 Americus police shooting victims were 'very close friends'
​ Vital's Take: Justin Brayton has released an update on his condition following the scary crash he had in Arlington. Luckily, he was not seriously injured.
After slamming my head into @justinbogle19 front wheel/fork in the first turn Saturday night, I decided to take a short nap on the track and regroup, haha. I'm very thankful to be ok from this crash, seems like it could've been a lot worse. It's the first time I've ever been knocked unconscious, which was kinda scary. I felt totally fine other than a small headache just hours after the crash and waking up Sunday morning I never would've thought I was knocked out only twelve hours earlier. I'm going through the concussion protocol now and will keep everyone posted on when my return to racing will be. Thanks for all the positive messages
VOORHEES, N.J. (AP) - A 12-year-old New Jersey girl spent Valentine's Day delivering over 1,300 books donated to a children's hospital.
Charlotte Olson tells the Courier-Post (http://on.cpsj.com/2lOTagL ) her original goal was to collect 1,000 children's books as a way to give back to her town of Voorhees.
She started the book drive before Christmas, using social media, her family and church to help spread the word.
On Tuesday, she brought boxes full of books to Children's Regional Hospital at Cooper's outpatient Voorhees site. She also gave $220 to go toward more book purchases.
The books were presented to physicians and staff, who'll distribute them to patients at sites throughout the year as part of Cooper's Reach Out and Read program.
The hospital says it's the largest book donation they've ever received.
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Information from: Courier-Post (Cherry Hill, N.J.), http://www.courierpostonline.com/
The Gorillaz will stop by New York City when the group kicks off its North American tour this summer for the first time in seven years.
Queens is one of 17 stops included in the duo’s “Humanz” tour, the Gorillaz announced on Monday. The virtual band, created by Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett in 1998, is coming to Citi Field on Sept. 15 to 17 to perform during the second annual Meadows Music & Arts Festival.
The band is the first performer revealed for the official 2017 festival, as the official lineup has not yet been announced. Last year's headliners included Kanye West, J. Cole, Chance the Rapper and Kygo.
The tour is named after their new record, set to be released on April 28.
Visit gorillaz.com/tour on April 21 to purchase tickets.
A tuition-free, virtual public school will be holding an informational meeting for potential students and parents in Wichita Falls.
The Texas Connections Academy is an online public school for students from 3rd to 12th grade that started in Houston in 2008 as Houston Connections Academy. Students attend classes online, working with certified teachers trained in online teaching. 3rd through 8th grade students will receive online and physical textbooks, while 9th through 12th students will have online texts with the option to purchase physical texts.
Teachers from TCA will be on-hand at 6 p.m. May 10 at The Courtyard in Wichita Falls, 3800 Tarry St. to meet with prospective students and their parents.
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Harley-Davidson beat estimates for Q1 earnings.
The motorcycle maker still saw deep declines in US sales.
Harley-Davidson posted a beat for first-quarter earnings on Tuesday. The iconic American motorcycle maker made $1.03 per share on a non-adjusted basis, surpassing analysts' expectations of $1.01.
Total revenue for the quarter was $1.36 billion.
Harley saw a 12% decline in US sales for the quarter, a sign that the structural weakness in the company's home market is continuing.
The motorcycle maker, based in Milwaukee, sells its bikes for a lot of money on average, but ridership has been on the decline for years. Recently, Harley announced that it would unveil an all-electric hog by 2019, and it logged an investment in electric dirt-bike manufacturer Alta Motors in March.
Harley shares had dipped over 16% year-to-date, but in pre-market action on Tuesday, they were trending sharply higher, up nearly 6% to $43.
Event time: 8pm
John Legend
Darkness & Light Tour
plus special guest Gallant
Thursday, June 8
Doors 7PM / Show 8PM
The Riverside Theater
Produced by The Pabst Theater Group & Frank Productions
An amazing, once in a lifetime, intimate theater opportunity to see John Legend: a nine-time Grammy-Award winning recording artist, critically-acclaimed concert performer, philanthropist/social activist and one of Time Magazine’s 100 most influential people.
Re: Weatherby build-What caliber would you choose? OMG so many options. I prefer to build my own but would love to have the option to take one over to the factory and have something built by Weatherby just for me..
If you want to go whole hog custom to you how about a 6.5/270 Weatherby Magnum. Remove the rear magazine spacer, slot the bolt so it goes back all the way 300 mag follower. Magic, no COAL limits.
It's one I don't have....
257 Weatherby is everything a 257 should be. Yes you would have the dilemma of which one to take.
I have 257, 270, 7mm, 300 (several as build actions). I made a 338 Edge out of a Mark V. __________________
Fred Seaman - NRA Life Member
Ask, Listen, Learn, Grow
"Quit worrying about the little things, good luck and god speed"
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2:04 Protesters, supporters clash at President Donald Trump protest in Tampa
0:57 Gautiers Paul Gainer will play football at Southern Miss
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CHICAGO - Typically the choices for Man Crush Monday tend to come from the four major professional sports or sometimes College Football or Basketball.
But Monday brought a few unique choices from Jarrett Payton and Josh Frydman - and one of them wasn't even an athlete.
That's part of #FeedonThis from Monday's show which you can watch in the video above.
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A big topic of conversation in Chicago dealt with the Loyola Ramblers run to the Sweet 16.
Didn't think you'd hear that in 2018? You're not alone, and their opponent in Atlanta on Thursday is just as much a surprise.
Josh and Jarrett discuss the Ramblers' run to the South Regional Semifinals against fellow upstart Nevada in the video above.
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Sports Feed also began the 2018 Division Previews on Monday as the guys took a look ahead to the NL East for the upcoming season.
Watch that segment in the video above.
Authorities say a Florida man killed the mother of his children and their daughter, seriously injured their son and set their house on fire.
A Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office news release says 29-year-old Ronnie Oneal III was charged Monday with two counts of murder and other charges.
Deputies say they responded to the Riverview home, near Tampa, late Sunday after a 911 call from a woman who claimed she had been shot. The deputies found the woman in the lawn, and she was later pronounced dead. Deputies say they were confronted by Oneal and subdued him with stun guns.
Firefighters found the couple’s 8-year-old son stumbling out of the house with multiple stab wounds, and then his sister was found dead inside the burning home. The boy was taken to a Tampa hospital for surgery.
After some of the winter this year seemed to hint of an early, colder weather slowed that down, and now signs of spring are not nearly as plentiful as was expected earlier this year.
But, in some spots in Pennsylvania - low-lying areas near streams, rivers, lakes and ponds, wetlands, and vernal pools - the early signs of spring can be found.
For the first day of spring on Tuesday, March 20, here's a look at 15 spots where you can greet spring today.
(Compiled by Marcus Schneck, mschneck@pennlive.com)
A 21-year-old man suffered severe burns after falling into a Yellowstone hot spring on Tuesday night.
Gervais Dylan Gatete, from Raleigh, N.C., was in the Lower Geyser Basin area when he fell into the hot spring, according to a news release from Yellowstone National Park.
Gatete was with seven people when he fell, and they tried to drive him out of the park just before midnight, according to the release. After driving about 15 miles, they alerted a ranger near Seven Mile Bridge on the West Entrance Road, the release states.
Park staff gave medical assistance and took him by ambulance to Yellowstone Airport, where he was flown to the hospital.
Recent Booking Activity for the Saline County Jail.
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Community leaders have come up with a plan to fight sex trafficking during the Super Bowl in Minneapolis. The plan unveil…
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Madam Marie Turay, APC-Canada’s Director of International Affairs has arrived in Freetown and has taken part in the ongoing nationwide registration process (she is seen in photo proudly displaying her registration slip).
She is the first to arrive as part of a high-powered delegation from APC-Canada led by chairman Sean Samura which will soon arrive in the Sierra Leonean capital.
The delegation will not only participate in the registration process but will also consult with senior party officials and present what they have in store for the party and the ruling government as their own contribution to national development.
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A report tabled before parliament by Finance Committee chairperson Henry Musasizi had suggested that the ban is extended to 20 years. But State Minister for Planning David Bahati pleaded with MPs to allow the ban to be set at least 15 years and above with a provision for a review after one year.
Yahoo Finance's Jared Blikre and Alexis Christoforous discuss the Federal Open Market Committee's two-day meeting this week, culminating with a press conference by Federal Reserve Chairman Jay Powell.
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) – Seven Lucas County employees who became sick after exposure to a rare form of Legionnaires’ bacteria have filed a lawsuit.
The Blade newspaper reports that the lawsuit seeks damages from the county board of commissioners and multiple other defendants.
The newspaper reports six of the seven are still employed by county Job and Family Services while the other has retired.
Some 15 employees became sick last year, with 11 getting hospital treatment for respiratory illnesses linked to their building’s cooling system that circulates water through pipes.
Attorney Daniel Abraham says some of the plaintiffs have ongoing problems from the exposure.
Dennis Lyle, an assistant county prosecutor, declined comment on the lawsuit, but said he believed the problems were corrected and that there were no pending concerns.
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Armed with a charming appeal and promising acting skills, this striking heartthrob (SH) is one of the most sought after actors in Philippine show business. Moreover, many view SH as a sweet young man especially when he and his onscreen partner (OP) are caught on camera. Besides their public displays of affection, they have only good words for each other every time they are interviewed.
Surprisingly, GH is getting his share of online bashing lately and accused of being an untrue gentleman. Behind the camera, SH apparently leaves OP behind when walking together, never lending her a hand when getting in and out of a car or climbing the stairs.
With that, many are wondering if the affection he shows her onscreen is genuine indeed or are they both just faking it for the sake of their fans?
Feb 2 (Reuters) - BANCO DE SABADELL SA:
* FY NET INTEREST INCOME 3.80 BILLION EUROS
* Q4 NET INTEREST INCOME 924.6 MILLION EUROS
* NON-PERFORMING LOANS RATIO 5.14 PERCENT AT END-DEC
* FY NET PROFIT 801.5 MILLION EUROS
* Q4 NET PROFIT 147.7 MILLION EUROS
* RETURN ON TANGIBLE EQUITY (ROTE) 7.27 PERCENT AT END-DEC
* COMMON EQUITY TIER 1 PHASE-IN 13.4 PERCENT AT END-DEC
* COMMON EQUITY TIER 1 RATIO FULLY-LOADED 12.8 PERCENT AT END-DEC
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Members of the Republican Congressional baseball team stand behind police tape in Alexandria, Va., Wednesday, June 14, 2017, after a multiple shooting involving House Majority Whip Steve Scalise of Louisiana during a congressional baseball practice. Cliff Owen AP
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SALLISAW, Okla. - Heavy rains in eastern Oklahoma are believed to have caused a train to derail near Sallisaw.
The Union Pacific train with two locomotives and about a dozen cars derailed about 6 a.m. Sunday just north of Highway 64, about 160 miles east of Oklahoma City.
Union Pacific spokeswoman Raquel Espinoza told KHBS that the train had a two person crew and there were no injuries. Espinoza says the conductor reported seeing water on the tracks, and the train derailed as the brakes were applied.
Espinoza said the train was carrying liquid petroleum, but there were no leaks.
Sequoyah County emergency management director Steve Rutherford told the Tulsa World that nearby homes were evacuated as a precaution, but residents were allowed to return by noon.
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On 6 October Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan approved the Government’s decision on releasing Valeriy Gevorgyan from the position of the head of the Hadrout regional administration in connection with assuming a new post.
President Sahakyan approved another decision of the Government according to which Ivan Avanesyan was appointed head of Hadrout regional administration.
On the same day Bako Sahakyan visited the town of Hadrout and introduced Ivan Avanesyan to the regional administration’s staff members wishing him efficient work.
The Head of the State expressed gratitude to Valeriy Gevorgyan for his activity.
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Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim will be visiting Iraq this week to discuss the fight against terrorism and the future of Iraq, the government's spokesman said on Monday. "The Prime Minister will be travelling to Iraq on Thursday to start a new era with the Iraqi central government," Deputy Prime Minister Numan Kurtulmus told a news conference.
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The parliamentary group of Citizens for European Development of Bulgaria (GERB) will hold a meeting today, April 18, before the first working day of the 44th Bulgarian National Assembly, Focus News Agency reported.
The negotiations with coalition of the United Patriots – NFSB, ATAKA and VMRO, are also expected to continue.
By the present moment, agreements have been reached on parts of the future policies. One of them was for the minimum pension to be increased to BGN 200. It is also expected for discussion to start on ministers for the future cabinet, which would likely be formed at the beginning of May.
The Football Writers Association of America released their all-America team, Monday.
Iowa linebacker Josey Jewell and defensive back Josh Jackson both made the list for the Hawkeyes.
Jewell led the Big Ten with 123 total tackles this season.
Josh Jackson led the country with seven interceptions.
And Iowa State quarterback turned linebacker, Joel Lanning, made First-Team All America in his first year at the position.
Lanning tied for second in the conference with 110 tackles.
He also had a passing touchdown, a rushing touchdown, an interception, and a fumble recovery this season.
AUGUST 14, 2017 — The Interfax-Ukraine news agency reports that, as part of a revival of Ukrainian river transportation, the Pallada Kherson state-owned plant has initiated the design of an environmentally friendly tow boat with a ferroconcrete hull.
With a carrying capacity of 1,000 tonnes, the tow boat will be able to transport mineral and construction freight, agricultural products, heavy and other freight.
Pallada Kherson is currently the world's only shipyard to specializes in building next generation composite floating dry docks for maintenance of civil and naval ships. The warranty period for this equipment is 50 years, reports Interfax-Ukraine.
It has been using shipbuilding concrete based on sulfate-resistant portland cement for construction of floating docks for many years
"When ferroconcrete facilities are built and used no expensive protective paint-and-lacquer coating is used, and the Pallada-made tow boats will be environment friendly," the plant told the news agency.
Sudarshan Sukhani of s2analytics.com told CNBC-TV18, "Some kind of bottoming out is going on in infrastructure and IT has been already on a roll. IT is now basing and giving bullish patterns. So, Mindtree is a buying opportunity from the IT theme and Bharat Forge from the infrastructure or the engineering theme. So, these are two buying ideas.""Unfortunately, PSU banks are down and they are likely to go down further. So, Bank of Baroda is a short sell," he added.
American David Seth Kotkin known professionally as David Copperfield is considered a living legend. After a 40-year career, the 61-year-old still remains the first living illusionist to be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and to have won 21 Emmy Awards. and amp;nbsp;Music: Road to eternity by and amp;nbsp;Arkadii Kaplan /Audioblocks
via Daily Prompt: Expectation
Can I have dreams without expectations? Can I have goals without expectations? I think I can. In fact, for more than a year I try to fly the heights with wings of no expectations. That doesn’t mean I don’t have an exact vision of where am I going. I have a blueprint of the deep blue sea on my pounding heart. Crystal clear dream that I can outline in one wonderful sentence. But I don’t expect all the details to match my mind. I have no expectations of exact timing and results. Oh no. Having expectations is like wearing a heavy crown, a pompous bling-bling in front of all-powerful Cosmos. All the steps you take seem sticky, the air you breath feels stuffy. You don’t need that. Let’s wear the fashion of passion. Let’s have curiosity instead of expectations. It’s not always easy. But you can’t go wrong if you grow strong in being free. Have an unclouded dream in your heart, but beginner’s mind on your shoulders.
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FRANKFORT, Ky. — Kentucky officials say the National Park Service has added eight sites around the state to the National Register of Historic Places.
The Kentucky Heritage Council/State Historic Preservation Office said in a statement on Thursday it approved nominating the sites in May and they were submitted to the park service.
The sites include a Jewish cemetery in Middlesboro, a wholesale grocery warehouse in Richmond, a Victorian home school for girls in Louisville, a motel near Cave City, a church in Paducah and homes in Highland heights, Greesburg and Georgetown.
The National Register of Historic Places is an official list of historic and archaeological resources deemed worthy of preservation.
Road construction set for Sutton Way in Grass Valley next week
Sutton Way north of Brunswick Road will be subject to traffic control for paving work on Monday through Wednesday.
The traffic control system will use one-way traffic control intermittently between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Every effort will be made to accommodate motorists in a timely manner; however delays of up to five minutes may be possible, according to a release.
The release asked drivers to observe all construction signs and the instructions of onsite personnel and apologized for any inconvenience the work may cause.
Source: City of Grass Valley
The jewelry designer told us she's "excited for all the new creations and challenges this year is going to bring."
3/7/2018 – The demand for concrete acid staining is rising among homeowners who are finding out just how versatile and beautiful these floors can be! Installing a concrete floor is much more than simply pouring that dull, gray concrete and waiting for it to dry. There are now so many ways that you can spruce […]
Austria's Chancellor Kurz arrives at an EU leaders summit in Brussels Thomson Reuters VIENNA (Reuters) - Austria said on Tuesday it was prepared to take "measures for the protection of our southern borders" if a German coalition deal on immigration goes into force.
It was referring to a deal reached late on Monday between German Chancellor Angela Merkel's Christian Democrats (CDU) and Bavaria's Christian Social Union (CSU) that settled a row over immigration that had threatened to topple the German government.
"The (Austrian) government is therefore prepared in particular to take measures for the protection of our southern borders," Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz and other cabinet members said in a statement, without elaborating. Austria borders Italy and Slovenia to the south.
(Reporting by Francois Murphy; Editing by Andrew Heavens)
Winning numbers drawn in 'Daily Three-Evening' game
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Indiana Lottery's "Daily Three-Evening" game were:
9-5-6, SB: 5
(nine, five, six; SB: five)
A police officer from Jodhpur was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on charges of demanding a bribe and outraging the modesty of a woman.
The incident came to light after Jodhpur police arrested a man in possession of around 1 kg of opium. The wife of the arrested man started doing rounds of the police station and officials to get her husband out of police custody.
When her persistent requests failed, she bumped into a police official —Kamaldan Charan, who promised the release of her husband but on a condition. He demanded an amount of Rs 2 lakh from her in cash.
The woman could only arrange Rs 1 lakh but the policeman was unfazed from her plight and offered her a proposition to ‘sleep’ with him in order to suffice the remaining Rs 1 lakh.
Both the parties came into an agreement and decided to meet at the woman’s place. But this little information was passed on to the ACB officials who later nabbed the policeman red handed with a cheque of Rs 1 lakh.
Snow, Wintry Mix Coming For Tuesday Morning Commute This December is shaping up to be one of the coldest, snowiest and stormiest in recent years!
What To Expect From First Significant Snowfall Of The SeasonThe first snowfall of the season arrives on Saturday, with up to eight inches possible in some areas.
On December 11, 2017 Morgan Stanley France SAS sold 73,31,990 shares of NBCC India at Rs 260.40 on the BSE.
However, Societe Generale bought 73,31,990 shares at Rs 260.40.
In the previous trading session, the share closed down 2.02 percent or Rs 5.25 at Rs 254.10.
The share touched its 52-week high Rs 291.75 and 52-week low Rs 143.34 on 08 November, 2017 and 26 December, 2016, respectively.
Currently, it is trading 12.9 percent below its 52-week high and 77.27 percent above its 52-week low.
Market capitalisation stands at Rs 22,869.00 crore.
Federal monies to help financially-strapped homeowners rebound from the Great Recession are credited with helping 88 Oconee County households avoid foreclosure. Nearly $1.5 million of funds through the Treasury Department helped the homeowners stay in their homes. The program is called South Carolina “HELP.” Help stands for Homeownership and Employment Lending Program. Since 2011, the program in South Carolina funded more than 12,000 eligible homeowners statewide. The disbursements amounted to more than $200 million dollars. It helped pay arrearages and provides monthly payments for a period of time while homeowners sought employment and a return to self-sustainability, among other assistance. Clayton Ingram of SC HELP explains the program during this Sunday’s “Community Soundoff.”
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A local organization is seeking unwanted laptops for donation for underprivileged children.
Kingdom Builders Ministry and Labadoo Orange County are nonprofit 501(c)(3) charities that work together to benefit school children who don’t have access to computers for learning purposes.
The laptops collected will be cleaned out and replaced with new operating systems as well as school study programs in Spanish.
For more information, contact Don Glasgow at 949.481.0116 or email donglasgow45@aol.com. He also accepts messages on Facebook.
ISLAMABAD June 14 (APP): Federal Minister for Inter-Provincial
Coordination (IPC) Mian Riaz Hussain Pirzada Wednesday congratulated
the Pakistan cricket team for qualifying for the final of the ICC
Champions Trophy.
Pakistan made history at Sophia Gardens on Wednesday by
sealing a place in the Champions Trophy final since its inception
in 1998.
Pakistan beat hosts England by eight wickets in the semi
finals to qualify for the mega event’s final.
In a statement issued here, the Minister said Pakistan
displayed a superb performance in the semi final against England.
“This win is a gift from Green-shirts to the whole Pakistani
nation in the holy month of Ramzan,” he said.
He prayed and hoped that Pakistan team would be successful in
the final as well.
As women’s hockey continues to grow around the world in popularity. Women see no shortage of barriers preventing them from playing. Many females are out there breaking those barriers in women’s hockey, and many of them call Saskatchewan home.
TOKYO, April 12 Japanese stocks fell to their lowest in more than four months on Wednesday as rising geopolitical tensions curbed risk appetite, with exporters badly hit as the safe-haven yen spiked to a five-month high.
The Nikkei 225 share average dropped 1.0 percent to 18,552.61, the lowest closing level since Dec. 7.
The Nikkei volatility index jumped to a five-month high.
North Korea on Tuesday warned of a nuclear attack on the United States at any sign of aggression, as a U.S. Navy strike group steamed toward the western Pacific - a force President Donald Trump described as an "armada".
Trump tweeted that North Korea was "looking for trouble" and the United States would "solve the problem" with or without China's help.
The broader Topix dropped 1 percent to 1,479.54. The JPX-Nikkei Index 400 shed 1 percent to 13,271.23. (Reporting by Ayai Tomisawa; Editing by Sherry Jacob-Phillips)
job opportunities will improve in next quarter
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Gov. Chris Christie and Donal Trump campaign manager Kellyanne Conway exit Trump Tower in New York City on Friday. 836-4909.
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RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff, General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Friday visited Pakistan Military Academy Kakul.
Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said the Army Chief was briefed on various functional aspects of Academy for grooming and professional upbringing of the cadets.
Talking to the faculty, COAS appreciated exceptionally high standards of the premier Army institution and its efforts towards grooming of the young cadets to take on challenges of future battlefield, lead men from front and be good citizens of Pakistan with the drive, acumen and outlook to contribute to both their institution and the country.
Earlier, on arrival General Bajwa was received by Commandant PMA Maj Gen Abdullah Dogar.
Bryan Peters took this 14 point trophy buck that weighed in a 215 pounds. Big bucks and first deer taken in Alabama this year.
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Politico: “Inside President Donald Trump’s White House, no one seems to be looking forward to September. Senior officials have described the coming month as ‘brutal,’ ‘bad’ or ‘really tough’ because of the confluence of complicated issues — but they also say it’s pivotal to getting the presidency back on course. Aides hope to have a better blueprint for how the president wants to proceed on a series of thorny issues — the nation’s debt ceiling, the 2018 federal budget, tax reform, infrastructure spending and perhaps another stab at repealing Obamacare — after a series of meetings in New York this week.”
“Their goal is to partially temper Trump’s expectations, hammer out some compromises and get a competing band of aides on the same page… Trump, who is impatient, wants it all done immediately, said people close to the president — and he has ratcheted up pressure on aides in recent weeks, even though he doesn’t always engage with the substance of issues.”
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Nissan Motor Co. says it will increase van production at its Mississippi plant, adding a second shift in April.
The company made the announcement Monday as it marked the 4 millionth vehicle produced at the plant since it opened in 2003.
Spokeswoman Lloryn Love-Carter says about 250 workers will be redeployed from other areas to staff the second shift assembling NV vans. The Canton plant is the only plant worldwide that makes the large vans for Nissan. The Japanese automaker sold about 18,000 NV vans in the United States last year, according to company figures.
About 6,400 Nissan employees and contractors work at the Canton complex.
The plant is donating a NV van to a Canton soup kitchen, Our Daily Bread Ministries, to mark its 4 millionth vehicle.
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NEW YORK (AP) – A law enforcement official says what is believed to be an explosive device has been set off on Manhattan subway platform.
The explosion happened around 7:30 a.m. Monday. Details were still developing.
A person was arrested and has non-life-threatening injuries.
There was no immediate word of any other injuries.
The official spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly about the incident.
Passengers were evacuated as a precaution from the subway line where the explosion happened, near 40th Street and Eighth Avenue.
A beachside man donated $100 to replace the Ice Cream Depot's "President Trump 2017: Make Ice Cream Great Again" sign. Donor replaces vandalized Trump sign in West Melbourne A beachside man donated $100 to replace the Ice Cream Depot's "President Trump 2017: Make Ice Cream Great Again" sign.
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOTV) – Dr. Greg Mallis from Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services stopped in studio to talk about the effects a father has on their daughter’s life.
He expressed that it’s never too late to get involved with your children and spend time with them. Try and understand them as people, rather than tell them exactly what they can and cannot do.
For young girls, their father gives them a sense of how they should be treated in relationships by the way they see their mom is treated. Also, language development is impacted positively by having their father in the picture.
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In this March 9, 2018 photo, young Venezuelans pull their luggage after crossing the border to Pacaraima, Roraima state, Brazil. Hungry and destitute, tens of thousands of victims of Venezuela's unrelenting political and economic crisis are trying their luck in Brazil, a country where they do not speak the language, conditions are often poor and there are few border towns to receive them. Eraldo Peres AP Photo
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Bundesliga video highlights of the match Schalke 04 - Hertha BSC. Watch highlights of Schalke 04 - Hertha BSC for free on Football Highlight. Enjoy highlights and all goals of every Bundesliga match.
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Kuznetsov set up all three of Alex Ovechkin's goals and scored in the shootout in Thursday's season-opening win against Ottawa.
This is a duo we can get behind. Kuznetsov had a phenomenal outing, setting up his linemates all night long and racking up four hits. He doesn't need Ovechkin on his wing to produce, but having the Russian sniper as his new linemate certainly could help him improve on the 59 points he recorded last season. The 25-year-old is an elite talent locked into a top-six role, so he's pretty much a must-start whenever the Caps are in action.
The 26-year-old finished the 800-yard swim, the 14-mile bike and the 5-kilometer run on the Big Lake course in 1:06:15, winning his age division (25-29) and knocking nearly two and a half minutes off his first place time at Warner Lake Park in Clearwater on July 8.
Storhaug was the sixth competitor out of the water on Saturday, but his transition to the bike was quicker than two others, including the leader in his division. He held onto fourth place overall and first in the men's 25-29 division until the finish line.
He finished the swim in 8 minutes, 15 seconds, the bike in 37 minutes, 19 seconds and the run in 19 minutes, 2 seconds.
There were 194 participants in the triathlon, and 14 of them were in Storhaug's division.
To determine the winner of the Graniteman Series, the three race times are averaged out. Storhaug's 59:49 at Buffalo, 1:48:41 at Clearwater and 1:06:15 gave him a 1:04:55 average, which was 5 minutes, 23 seconds ahead of second place Will Delaney of St. Michael.
ISLAMABAD, Jul 4 (APP):The Indian High Commission (IHC) in Islamabad have issued visas to the nine-member Pakistani contingent for participation in World Junior Squash Championship.
The World Junior event is scheduled to be held in Chennai from July 18 and Pakistan is the defending champions, having won the title in 2016 in Poland.
Talking to APP, Pakistan Squash Federation (PSF) Game Development Officer, Flight Lieutenant Aamir Iqbal said Pakistan team will leave for India on July 13.
“The Pakistani contingent includes 6 players and 3 officials. Players include Abbas Zaib, Aziz Rasheed, Harris Qasim, Aziz Shaukat, Asadullah and Farqan Hashimi while officials comprise coaches Yasin Khan and Fazal Shah while Munawar Zaman will be manager of the team,” he said.
He said World Squash Federation (WSF) has played a very important role in issuance of visas to Pakistani players for the mega event.
“WSF intervened and contacted our Indian counterpart on the matter and resolved it,” he said.
If you were in Upshur County around Union Grove High School Wednesday morning you may have seen a heavy law enforcement presence.
It was just a drill. The Upshur County Sheriff’s Department was conducting active shooter training. Area law enforcement included Gladewater Police and several constables preparing for a worst case scenario. A number of Union Grove staff also took part in the drill.
Any area law enforcement who could respond to the school in a timely manner was involved in the emergency training.
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Morvélo has created “Trail Dogs,” a wonderful short film that follows Stamford, Lincolnshire cyclist Tom Wragg and his 4-year-old Hungarian Vizsla trail dog Ruby as they speed along a long beaten path together. The two speedy pals hit jumps and quickly maneuver around turns while enjoying life.
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A painting class for those who can’t even draw a stick figure.
A kid asked a girl to prom by pretending to get busted with pot??!!
A kid in Georgia got the cops to help him ask a girl to prom by pulling him over and pretending to find POT in his car.
The Plainville Democratic Town Committee will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, April 27 at 7:15 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Council Chambers at the Plainville Municipal Center. Meetings are open to the public. Anyone who would like more information on the Town Committee or is interested in becoming active in the local Democratic Party is encouraged to contact Chairperson Rosemary Morante at 860-402-3873 or rosemarym@snet.net.
Rendering of the Facebook data center to be build in Henrico County
Virgia governor Terry McAuliffe today announced Facebook will spend $750 million to establish a 970,000-square-foot data center in the White Oak Technology Park in Henrico County. In addition, "hundreds of millions of additional dollars will be invested in the construction of multiple solar facilities in the Commonwealth to service Facebook's Henrico Data Center with 100 percent renewable energy." The compnay is the latest tech giant to use its leverage to increase solar power in Virginia — virtually non-existent a few years ago. Amazon and Microsoft also signed deals in Virginia reliant on new solar construction. Facebook currenlty has data centers in Oregon, North Carolina and Iowa. New centers in Fort Worth, Texas; Los Lunas, New Mexico; and New Albany, Ohio are under construction.
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WINDSOR, Ont. - World championship track medallist Melissa Bishop is the proud mother of a new baby girl.
The native of Eganville, Ont., tweeted she gave birth to Corinne Chidera on Monday morning in Windsor, Ont.
“We are so damn excited,” the 29-year-old Bishop said of her and husband Osi Nriagu, her former teammate at the University of Windsor.
“Our world & hearts just exploded with love July 2, Corinne Chidera, made her entrance at 8:29 AM. Everyone is healthy, happy & time seems to be moving too quickly already.”
Bishop , who won silver in the 800 metres at the world championships in 2015 and came fourth at the 2016 Rio Olympics, has said she plans to try to compete at the 2019 world championships and 2020 Olympics.
“I think I'll definitely have someone else in my corner, and someone else to fight for, that's the most exciting part,” Bishop told The Canadian Press last month.
SHENZHEN, China — Top-seeded Agnieszka Radwanska saved three match points before edging Duan Ying-ying of China 6-2, 6-7 (4), 7-5 in the first round of the Shenzhen Open on Monday.
Radwanska, the defending champion, cruised through the first set without facing a break point, but struggled in the final two sets, dropping serve five times to the 103rd-ranked wild card entry.
The Pole relied on her strong defence to close out the match in just under 2 1/2 hours, chasing down a well-placed drop shot and hitting a forehand crosscourt winner to set up match point.
In other matches, second-seeded Simona Halep, the 2015 champion, defeated Jelena Jankovic 6-1, 3-6, 6-3; third-seeded Johanna Konta routed Cagla Buyukakcay 6-2, 6-0; and Serbian qualifier Nina Stojanovic took out fifth-seeded Timea Babos 1-6, 7-5, 6-2.
Chris Kreider's hat trick helps Henrik Lundqvist make history Lundqvist passed Dominik Hasek for most NHL wins by a European-born goalie. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2hFdoK7 DENVER - Chris Kreider didn't need his stick for two of his three goals Saturday night.
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THE Caribbean Voice (TCV) applauds the initiative by Fruta Conquerors Football Club, in collaboration with the Titans Table Tennis Club, to organise a seminar on Child Care awareness for all coaches, team managers and parents. For a while now, the Caribbean Voice has been calling for sports to be a vehicle fostering suicide prevention and anti-abuse. In fact we recently had a meeting with the West Berbice Cricket Board to this effect. So we suggest that this kind of initiative be followed by sports entities across Guyana and that future seminars also include suicide prevention and domestic violence. TCV is willing to meet with various sports authorities and/or to offer necessary help.
Regards
The Caribbean Voice
HUMBLE, Texas (AP) – Court records show a Houston-area woman is accused of placing a plastic bag over the head of her 1-year-old son and sending video of the abuse to relatives because she was upset that the child’s father had a new girlfriend.
Jamelle Peterkin, 23, of Humble appeared in court Monday on a charge of endangering a child.
The boy’s aunt, Ra’Neicha Broadnax, told KTRK-TV in Houston that in recent days she received videos and pictures from Peterkin also showing the child being slapped.
Broadnax said Peterkin indicated she was angry about the father’s new girlfriend.
Records show Peterkin also placed a plastic bag in the child’s mouth.
The current condition of the child is not detailed in the report.
Online records don’t indicate whether Peterkin has an attorney.
SEATTLE — Amazon.com scientists have dreamed up a scheme straight out of “Voltron,” a 1980s animated show for kids where several vehicles joined together to form an evil-fighting super-robot. In this case it’s a super-drone.
In a patent filing dated Thursday, the e-commerce giant says it wants to build a “collective” unmanned aerial vehicle by having smaller drones stick together in various configurations. That would allow the super-drone to carry “virtually any size, weight, or quantity of items, travel longer…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney General Jeff Sessions is telling federal agencies to do as much as possible to accommodate people who have religious objections to LGBT rights.
A memo issued Friday is an attempt to deliver on President Donald Trump's pledge to evangelical supporters that he would protect religious liberties. But experts say the guidance is so sweeping it could prompt wide-ranging lawsuits against the government.
It lifts a burden from religious objectors to prove their beliefs about marriage or other topics are sincerely held. The policy says the mere claim that someone's religious freedom was violated is enough to override many anti-discrimination protections for LGBT people, women and others.
Religious liberty expert Robin Fretwell Wilson says the memo could force agencies to re-think their protections on sexual orientation and gender identity.
A Ford Explorer SUV that the auto company repaired for a return to service with the Austin police department has again been pulled off the street because exhaust containing carbon monoxide was seeping into it.
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Interim Police Chief Brian Manley said that during a Friday test of three SUVs repaired by Ford Motor Company, one tested positive for carbon monoxide. The officer driving it was treated but didn't require hospitalization.
The story was first reported by The Austin-American Statesman. A police department spokeswoman confirmed the chief's comments for The Associated Press.
Austin pulled nearly 400 Explorers off patrol in July because of carbon monoxide concerns. Police departments across the country use Explorers and several have also pulled them off the road. Ford has said it is looking into the problem.
At a shooting meet in Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri, Hamza met Cheyenne Dalton, a two-time ladies’ world champion in an event that involves a pistol and a rifle. That day, Cheyenne, who is now seventeen and has an ammunition sponsor, was competing in 3-Gun, which meant running through an obstacle course firing a handgun, a shotgun, and an AR-15 at specified intervals. Cheyenne, who also plays the mandolin in a bluegrass band that she founded, was recruited by a professional trainer at a concealed-carry course taken by her mother, who wanted to protect herself from crime. Now, at gun shows, Cheyenne finds herself encouraging other women and youths to try shooting, and she hopes one day to work in the firearms industry. To her, there is no contradiction between being a safety freak and loving AR-15s. “The thing about shooting is it’s just so fun,” she told me. “It’s really great for families.”
Man's best friend comes to the rescue in survival stories where dogs turn into heroes.
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A Line Train Collides With Van, Killing Driver An A Line train collided with a van early Tuesday morning, killing the vehicle's driver. Sargento Recalls Cheese Due To Possible Contamination Wisconsin-based cheesemaker Sargento Foods Inc. is recalling a specialty cheese because of possible bacterial contamination.
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English Championship side Bristol City are chasing Icelandic goalkeeper Ogmundur Kristinsson, who is expected to leave Swedish outfit Hammarby this summer.
Hammarby have signed two goalkeepers this year in the shape of Johan Wiland and Benny Lenkstrom, which means Kristinsson is tipped to be heading for the exit door as a result.
The Icelandic shot-stopper has interest from clubs in both Denmark and Norway, but he also has Championship club Bristol City chasing him, according to Icelandic outlet Fotbolti.net.
Kristinsson has turned out in 16 league and three cup matches for Hammarby this season, but since the arrival of Wiland has been relegated to the bench.
Kristinsson, 28, joined Hammarby from Danish outfit Randers in 2015.
After taking a few weeks off to tend to her health…Wendy is back and ready to dive into what’s going on with RHOA, Trump n’em, and Cardi B, among other hot topics.
Hit the flip for Wendy’s honest convo with Dr. Oz about the condition that took her off the show for three weeks.
Big man Emeka Okafor, 35, is returning to the NBA for the first time since 2013, finalizing a 10-day contract with the New Orleans Pelicans, reports Shams Charnia of Yahoo Sports:
Sources: Former No. 2 overall pick Emeka Okafor is finalizing a 10-day contract with the New Orleans Pelicans. Okafor has played for G League Delaware this season, returns to NBA after injuries sidelined him in 2013. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 3, 2018
In nine NBA seasons, Okafor made stops in Charlotte, New Orleans, and Washington, posting career numbers of 12.3 points and 9.9 rebounds before a herniated disc sidelined him. With G League Delaware, he has averaged 6.8 points and 8.0 rebounds in 19 minutes per game.
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NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Roddy Peters scored 27 points to lead Nicholls to an 81-64 win over New Orleans on Saturday and into a first place tie atop the Southland Conference.
Kimani Jackson added 15 points and eight rebounds, Jahvaughn Powell had 14 points and Tevon Saddler scored 12 for Nicholls, which shot 53 percent. Peters was 10 for 19 from the field, dished out six assists and had three steals.
Nicholls (14-9, 8-2) dominated inside during the first half, outscoring New Orleans 20-10 in the paint to take a 35-23 advantage into the break. The Colonels opened the second half with a 20-9 run that included 3-pointers from Peters, Sadler and Powell to snap New Orleans’ four-game win streak.
New Orleans (12-11, 9-3) got 22 points from Bryson Robinson and Travin Thibodeaux had 20. The loss knocked the Privateers out of sole possession of first place.
With Independence Day celebrations approaching, the Indiana State Fire Marshal is reminding Hoosiers about the safe and legal ways to buy fireworks.
“Safety should be the first consideration for anyone planning to use fireworks, and that starts with only buying consumer-grade fireworks from authorized sellers,” said State Fire Marshal Jim Greeson.
Fireworks should only be purchased from retailers with valid Indiana fireworks sales permits issued by the Indiana Department of Homeland Security’s (IDHS) Fire and Building Safety Division, which is overseen by the State Fire Marshal.
If a sales permit is not on display, it’s okay to ask an employee to see it before purchasing any kind of fireworks.
If a fireworks retailer is not displaying a copy of its permit and cannot present it, citizens can call the IDHS Division of Fire and Building Safety at 1-317-232-2222 to verify a retailer’s permit or report a retailer without a permit.
March 18 (Reuters) - NATIONAL BANK OF KUWAIT EGYPT :
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Cox Charities will award $50,000 in grants to Orange County nonprofit organizations to support initiatives that focus on youth, education, conservation and the military.
Applications are being accepted online, and must be submitted by Friday, Sept. 1.
Cox Charities, a philanthropic section of Cox Communications, is funded by employee donations that are matched by the company.
To apply for the grant, organizations must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, must be located or provide services in Orange County, must show measurable results from the program and complete a post grant evaluation form, and must provide information on program outreach components including website and social media.
To submit an application, visit www.coxcharitiesca.org.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Friday the contents of a controversial Republican memo tell a disgraceful story and that “a lot of people should be ashamed.”
Trump told reporters during an Oval Office event that he had approved the release of the memo and sent it back to Congress, where it is expected to be released.
“I think it’s terrible, if you want to know the truth,” Trump said when asked about the contents of the memo. “I think it’s a disgrace what’s going on in this country... A lot of people should be ashamed of themselves, and much worse than that.”
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TRANSPARENCY International Zambia (TIZ) has urged the United Party for National Development (UPND) to openly admit that it has some violent elements and denounce violence like President Edgar Lungu has done to maintain the country’s peace and political stability.And the Independent Churches of Zambia (ICOZ) has urged the Zambia Police Service to arrest politicians allegedly making statements aimed at inciting violence in the country.
TIZ president Reuben Lifuka said a political party admitting that it has some violent elements within its ranks is the first step towards addressing the problem of violence.http://epaper.daily-mail.co.zm/
The sound of Christmas is at Crystal Peaks on December 21 as children from Westfield family of Schools sing a selection of their festive favourites.
Before that, on Sunday December 17 at 4.30pm, the Crystal Peaks Food Court will be the setting for the centre’s annual carol service, led by the Rev Stephen Horton of Crystal Peaks Church. “The Crystal Peaks Church is very much a part of the centre’s life,” a spokesman explained.
Despite uncertainties around the world, companies continue to see the value of incentive travel to reward their high performers. That’s among the insights from the Society for Incentive Travel Excellence Foundation, which surveys buyers and suppliers to learn about the internal and external challenges to incentive travel success. Listen in as Rhea Stagner, vice president, supplier relations and sourcing at Maritz Travel and the SITE Foundation’s 2017 President, shares her top takeaways from the SITE Index Survey results.
CINCINNATI (AP) — Bengals receiver A.J. Green says his injured right hamstring is feeling good, but he won’t play in the Pro Bowl.
Green severely strained the hamstring on Nov. 20 and didn’t play the rest of the season. He practiced without a problem and accompanied Cincinnati (6-9-1) to Houston for a game on Dec. 24, but the front office decided to hold him out.
Green said on Monday that his leg feels fine and he had no problems in practice leading up to the game in Houston. He says the leg doesn’t need surgery and will be fully healed in a couple of weeks.
He was picked for his sixth straight Pro Bowl, but says he won’t play because of the injury.
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Guinness Ghana Brewery Limited has expressed its earnest support for the Ghanaian Muslim Community during the course of the 2017 Ramadan. The company has demostrated this by donating one of its non-alcholic products, Orijin Zero, to 5 communities in three regions of Ghana.
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Perna said Carey’s earpiece wasn’t working and she flagged the issue to the production team but was told it would be OK when she got on stage.
“However, that was not the case, and they were again told that her earpiece was not working,” Perna said. “Instead of endeavoring to fix the issue so that Mariah could perform, they went live.”
In a statement released on Sunday, the production company called such claims “absurd.”
“As the premier producer of live television events for nearly 50 years, we pride ourselves on our reputation and long-standing relationships with artists,” it said.
“To suggest that dcp (Dick Clark Productions), as producer of music shows including the American Music Awards, Billboard Music Awards, New Year’s Rockin’ Eve and Academy of Country Music Awards, would ever intentionally compromise the success of any artist is defamatory, outrageous and frankly absurd.”
April 28 Southside Bancshares Inc:
* Southside Bancshares Inc announces financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2017
* Quarterly earnings per share $0.52
* Qtrly net interest income decreased $1.3 million, or 3.6%, to $35.3 million , compared to $36.6 million for same period in 2016 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Anderson (2-0) allowed three runs (two earned) on seven hits and one walk across five innings in Monday's win over the Cubs. He struck out five.
Anderson gave up all three runs in the first two innings as the Cubs manufactured offense, but he settled down and left with a one-run lead heading into the sixth. The right-hander allowed more baserunners in this one than he had in his previous two starts -- perhaps a product of the stiff opposition -- but his ability to battle with men on base allowed him to leave with a shiny 1.50 ERA to go along with a WHIP of exactly one. The early returns have been stellar for Anderson, who will look to continue his strong start Saturday against the Cardinals.
Georgia starting linebacker Natrez Patrick was arrested on misdemeanor marijuana-related charges by police in Athens, Georgia, late Thursday night.
Patrick, a junior from Atlanta, was charged with misdemeanor possession of less than one ounce of marijuana and prohibited stopping, standing or parking. He was released on $1,500 bond early Friday morning, according to Athens-Clarke County Jail records.
Patrick was also arrested on misdemeanor marijuana charges with former teammate Chauncey Rivers as a freshman in 2015. He was suspended one game for that incident and might now be subject to a four-game suspension under Georgia Athletic Association policies.
Patrick has started every game for the No. 5 Bulldogs this season and is tied for third on the team with 17 total tackles.
The Bulldogs play at Vanderbilt on Saturday (noon ET, ESPN).
A hearing has been scheduled in a lawsuit accusing a South Carolina jail of violating inmates’ constitutional rights by preventing them from meeting with lawyers from a civil liberties group.
Court documents filed Tuesday show a hearing is scheduled for June 22 in federal court in Greenville.
The American Civil Liberties Union of South Carolina sued last month, saying the Spartanburg County jail’s inmate visitation policy violates the First Amendment. The lawsuit says county officials denied ACLU attorneys’ request to interview inmates as part of the organization’s investigation of jailed inmates’ constitutional rights.
The civil rights group wants the policy suspended while the lawsuit is ongoing. Jail officials say their officers are immune from the legal challenge because they were doing their jobs, in accordance with laws and regulations.
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Guests wander through a bubble tree presented by COS X Studio Swine at Temple House in Miami Beach during Art Basel week on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017. The installation was created by British artist Alexander Groves and Japanese architect Azusa Murakami. Among the guests was German fashion model, Caroline Daur.
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SEATTLE — Police have surrounded an apartment in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood in an attempt to reach a domestic violence suspect.
The suspect has been identified as an off-duty King County Sheriff’s deputy.
The deputy has been with the department for 2.5 years but he had recently been placed on paid administrative leave, King County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Ryan Abbott said.
Q13 News reporter AJ Janavel is on the scene. He said police are talking to the deputy through a megaphone asking if he’s OK.
“We just want to make sure you’re OK,” Janavel overheard.
It’s unclear what prompted the standoff or original 911 call.
Officers have closed the road lined with apartments from East Howell Street on the north side to south of East Olive Street.
The standoff began about 1:30 a.m.
This article will be updated when more information becomes available.
A musician whose songs helped teach children on ABC's "Schoolhouse Rock" has died.
His son, Chris, says 94-year-old Bob Dorough died of natural causes Monday at his home in Mount Bethel, Pennsylvania.
According to his biography, the jazz musician "set the multiplication tables to music" as musical director for the educational cartoon series between 1973 and 1985. It was revived from 1993 to 1999.
He also wrote the song "Devil May Care," which jazz great Miles Davis recorded as an instrumental version.
Dorough was born in Arkansas and raised in Texas. He headed to New York City after graduating from the University of North Texas in 1949. He eventually settled in Pennsylvania.
A funeral is tentatively scheduled for Monday in Mount Bethel.
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* Secom Co Ltd will likely report a group operating profit of some 130 billion Yen ($1.15 billion) for the year ended March 31 - Nikkei
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About Sidmouth Day Club
Sidmouth Day Club, run by Alzheimer's Support, offers 8 places for people with dementia each day. The award-winning club pioneered our formula of small group activities for those that wish to join in, a high degree of social stimulation and a relaxed, informal atmosphere. High staff and volunteer rations (one to two members) mean individual preferences can be met. Activities can include vegetable gardening, photography, painting, cooking, mosaic making, live music, singing, drama therapy, reminiscence via iPad, helping with lunch and pet therapy with resident whippets Higby and Dave. Alzheimer's Support operate a waiting list system for their day clubs.
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U.S. Military To Accept Transgender People Against Trump's Will
The Pentagon announced that transgender people will be permitted to serve in the military starting January 1, 2018, going against the Trump administration’s plans to ban them from serving.
TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – Opening statements began Wednesday in the trial of a man accused of killing a local city official.
Joseph Vandenburgh is accused of stabbing William Chamberlain, Troy’s Director of Operations while walking his dog back in December of 2015.
Troy Record Reporter Travis Clark was in court and says prosecutors stated they have DNA evidence and surveillance footage of the defendant entering several stories near the crime scene.
The defense attorney told jurors there was no motive and police had two other suspects including Chamberlain’s son before Vandenburgh became a suspect.
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On the markets at midafternoon (ET):
In Toronto, the S&P/TSX composite index was up 106.77 points to 16,423.30, just above its record close in early January. It also reached an intra-day high of 16,430.720.
The Dow Jones industrial average was down 8.10 points to 24,692.11.
The Standard & Poor’s 500 index was up 9.67 points to 2,772.26.
The Nasdaq composite index was up 71.60 points to 7,797.19.
The Canadian dollar was trading at 75.16 cents US, down from Tuesday’s average value of 75.32 cents US.
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis on Thursday called on politicians to solve the country's political crisis and will only appoint a new prime minister if the incumbent resigns or loses a non-confidence vote in parliament, his spokeswoman said on Thursday.
BUCHAREST: Romanian President Klaus Iohannis on Thursday called on politicians to solve the country's political crisis and will only appoint a new prime minister if the incumbent resigns or loses a non-confidence vote in parliament, his spokeswoman said on Thursday.
Current premier Sorin Grindeanu refused to resign after his ruling Social Democrat Party (PSD) withdrew its support for his cabinet late on Wednesday.
"President Iohannis requests the urgent resolution of the internal coalition crisis," spokeswoman Madalina Dobrovolschi said. "It is strictly the responsibility of parties in the ruling coalition."
At 0810 GMT, the Romanian leu was 0.3 percent lower versus the euro at 4.5890.
(Reporting by Luiza Ilie Editing by Jeremy Gaunt)
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MIDDLESBROUGH, England — Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil secured Arsenal's first English Premier League win on the road in three months on Monday, with the 2-1 victory at Middlesbrough reviving the London club's pursuit of Champions League qualification.
Sanchez curled in a free kick right before halftime that was cancelled out at the start of the second half by Alvaro Negredo. Sanchez played a part in Arsenal's match-winner; his cross was chested down by Aaron Ramsey to Ozil's feet.
Arsenal, whose last away win came at Swansea on Jan. 14, moved into sixth place. Although Manchester City is seven points ahead in the fourth Champions League place, Arsenal has a game in hand with seven still to play.
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Talk about charity in sport, several come to mind. US based Uganda Cranes’ defender Henry Kalungi is one of those taking the lead in giving back to society. Kalungi shared his hopes and dreams for Uganda Cranes ahead of their AFCON 2017 appearance after 39 years.
The Ministry of Tourism and Sports paid 54-year-old Werner Danielson, who was bitten on the leg near Hua Hin, before he flew back to Norway on Sunday with his Thai wife.
However, due to a problem with his insurance running out, the payment still leaves him more than Bt200,000 short.
His three-day stay in a Hua Hin hospital cost Werner Bt300,000. The payout came from a Tourism Ministry fund after consideration by a committee.
Meanwhile, deputy governor of Prajuab Khirikhan Chotnarin Kertsom said that a shark prevention net at the Sai Noi Beach in Khao Tao district would cost Bt500,000.
Discussions are ongoing about installing a net three months after the attack.
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President Trump’s links to Russia keep haunting his White House, as evidenced by the resignation of National Security Adviser Michael Flynn on Monday night. Major Garrett reports on how the scandal played out.
(NEWS10) – You have a limited amount of time to use up your Toys “R” Us gift cards.
The toy company announced it was closing all of its 735 stores in the United States. In the coming days, stores will be posting store closing sales.
Customers have 30 days to use any remaining gift cards.
Toys “R” Us says customers will still be able to access their existing registry.
Click here for more information on the on the liquidation process.
Russian dissident Garry Kasparov, chairman of the Human Rights Foundation, joins "This Week" to discuss Sunday's presidential election in Russia, which he calls a "charade."
Williams scored 11 points (4-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-6 FT) while adding seven rebounds, two blocks and an assist in 20 minutes off the bench during Monday's 110-92 win over the Bulls.
Five different members of the Knicks' second unit played 20 or more minutes, but Williams was the only one to score in double digits. The 23-year-old forward has seen at least 20 minutes in four of his last five contests, averaging 12.3 points and 6.0 boards in those games, and he should continue seeing an increased workload down the stretch as the Knicks evaluate whether he has a place on their 2018-19 roster.
Detroit's Motown Museum stages event celebrating founder
DETROIT (AP) — The Motown Museum is celebrating its founder with music, food and half-off admission.
Founder's Day is set for Wednesday at the Detroit museum , located in the former home of the label's offices and studio. It coincides with the birthday of the late Esther Gordy Edwards, sister of Motown Records Corp. Founder Berry Gordy.
Musical performers include Motown session player Dennis Coffey, Detroit native Kern Brantley and Dennis Bowles, son of the late Motown saxophonist Thomas "Beans" Bowles.
Edwards founded the museum in 1985. Her granddaughter, museum CEO Robin Terry, praised Edwards' "steadfast dedication to preserving the legendary history of Motown."
Edwards, who died in 2011, also served as the record company's senior vice president and corporate secretary.
April 10 Indian shares ended lower on Monday, their third consecutive session of losses, as markets took a breather in anticipation of cues from the March-quarter corporate earnings season that begins later this week.
The benchmark BSE index closed down 0.44 percent at 29,575.74, its lowest since March 29.
The broader NSE index ended 0.18 percent lower at 9,181.45, with Infosys Ltd dragging the index down by about 16 points.
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Check out our gallery of fans pictures from Cambridge United's 2-1 loss at home to Carlisle in Sky Bet League Two.
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To claim your tickets, email a picture of yourself to sport@cambridge-news.co.uk along with your name, address, phone number and email address.
The deadline for claiming your prize is 12pm on Thursday, August 17.
Liverpool take on Chester at the Swansway Chester Stadium
England are preparing for their quarter-final with Sweden that is set to kick off at 3pm on Saturday - as is Liverpool's friendly at the Swansway Chester Stadium.
Chester chairman David Harrington-Wright doubts the game will be moved even with the possibility of a poor turn out.
He said: "When the fixture was first discussed there was a possible clash with an England quarter-final in the World Cup.
"We requested a kick-off change then but that was the only time Liverpool could do.
A week ago Monday, lightning struck a home in Ardmore. Another residence was hit on Sunday evening, less than a mile from the first strike.
Man accused of shooting Boise homeowner during burglary apprehended
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BOISE — A man accused of shooting a Boise homeowner in the shoulder during a burglary Sunday was arrested Monday morning.
Officers say Andrew Dechambeau, 29, of Boise, was taken into custody without incident and booked into the Ada County Jail on felony aggravated battery and felony burglary charges.
Reports indicate that Dechambeau was burglarizing a home when he was confronted by the homeowner. Dechambeau then allegedly ran from the home with stolen property as the homeowner chased him.
The homeowner eventually confronted Dechambeau, according to police, and the suspect allegedly pulled out a gun and shot the man before fleeing the scene.
The homeowner returned home where he was met by police and transported to a nearby hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) In what coach Bruce Arians called ”great news,” Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson’s knee injury is not serious and will not require surgery.
An MRI showed Johnson has a left MCL sprain that would require six to eight weeks of rest and rehabilitation.
Johnson, speaking to reporters on Monday, said he knew a few moments after the injury that it wasn’t serious because of the amount of weight he could put on the leg and his ability to move around.
The injury ended his NFL record string of at least 100 yards from scrimmage in each of the first 15 games of a season. He also fell short in his bid to be the third player to have 1,000 yards rushing and 1,000 yards receiving in the same season. Johnson ended up with 1,239 yards rushing and 879 receiving.
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You no longer need an Android phone to try Google's take on augmented reality drawing. The tech giant has released an iOS version of Just a Line that brings the same three-dimensional doodling to the iPhone crowd. It's largely the same app you saw in March, but there's a clever cross-platform twist: you can "partner" Android and iOS phones for two-person collaborative sketches. Both AR artists can see each other's work while adding their own.
© Sputnik/ Tabyldy Kadyrbekov Kyrgyzstan Considering Legislation Changes to Introduce Islamic Banking
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BISHKEK (Sputnik)The next presidential elections in Kyrgyzstan are scheduled to be held on November 19, 2017, the Kyrgyz leader's press service said Wednesday.
"The head of state noted the special importance of electing a new president of the country, which in accordance with constitutional law will be held on the third Sunday of November, that is November 19 of this year," the press service said.
The date was named in an announcement of Kyrgyz President Almazbek Atambayev's meeting with the central election commission chief on Thursday.
"In the remaining nine months before the election, we should eliminate all shortcomings and omissions in the work and ensure fully open and fair elections of a new head of state," Atambayev was quoted as saying.
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Pennington started at the keystone and went 2-for-4 in Sunday's victory over the Mariners.
Kaleb Cowart has emerged as the Angels' primary option at second base, but Pennington has picked up starts in two of the club's last three games, which have both come against southpaws. While both players are switch hitters, the former has struggled against lefties since being called up (4-for-20) while the latter has experiences success against that handedness this season (10-for-34), so a platoon situation at the keystone appears to be developing in Los Angeles.
Mariah Carey is known to lip-sync on most appearances. This time it went left due to technical difficulty. Mariah Carey had a very embarrassing start to 2017 when her performance on America’s Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve 2017 show was hit with technical troubles. The 46-year-old singer headlined the show in New…
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People watch army soldiers and rescue workers recover bodies of landslide victims even as they try to pull out two buses that were covered in mud after a landslide triggered by heavy monsoon rain in Urla village, Himachal Pradesh state, India, Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017. The landslide that occurred early Sunday buried part of a highway, trapping two buses and at least three cars. Shailesh Bhatnagar AP Photo
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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - Brandon Anselmini- who also had an assist- broke a 1-1 third period tie and the host Indy Fuel (5-9-3) went on to defeat the Quad City Mallards (7-10-1) 3-1.
Anselmini gave the the Fuel its first lead by burying Matt Rupert's centering pass at 7:20 of the third. A Johnny McInnis empty net goal in the final minute clinched victory for Indy.
The Fuel only secured the win after battling back from a 1-0 deficit. The Mallards' Brayden Low pounced on a rebound to open the scoring at 18:26 of the first period but Indy would deadlock the contest while up 5-on-3 when Ryan Rupert- who would add an assist- one-timed the puck from the right wing circle at 10:33 of the second period.
The Mallards return to action tomorrow night on the road against the Kansas City Mavericks. The Mallards next play at home Wednesday night, December 20 at 6:35 p.m. against the Fort Wayne Komets.
And all this time we thought Aesop was some dumb punk making up BS.
As it turns out, the Ancient Greek storyteller credited with the tale of The Tortoise and The Hare had a pretty decent fan theory about what would happen if a tortoise raced a hare: the tortoise would win, slowly and steadily, while the hare would bounce around like a freaking idiot and get embarrassed.
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A video tweeted by @rodriguezdagod shows a seemingly sanctioned, well-attended race between a tortoise and a hare, in which the humble tortoise wins easily.
Dear God. It ACTUALLY fucking happened pic.twitter.com/h5J6ibytAU — King Nathan, XV 🇹🇹 (@RodriguezDaGod) October 6, 2017
The tweet has over 150,000 RTs at the time of this story, which seems fitting because humanity has been waiting for closure on this thing for over a thousand years.
At long last, we know: hares are cocky and pretentious and tortoises are modest and respectful.
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As seen on A&E's Comedy on the Road and the movie Crazy Heart, don’t miss free live comedy from Darryl Rhoades and Brett James at Potawatomi Hotel & Casino in downtown Milwaukee.
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The leader of the Labour party Jeremy Corbyn says he welcomes the opportunity of a general election on 8 June. Asked if he’s the next prime minister he said: ‘if we win the election, yes. I want to lead a government that transforms this country and brings real hope to everybody.’
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1:54 Ever wonder why we make New Year's resolutions?
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1:32 The truth about prescription opioids and addiction
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Cats Illustrated has learned that four Kentucky prospects from the same school, all with verbal offers from the Wildcats, will be visiting Lexington for the program's spring game next month.
BRAMPTON, Ont. — Police say four people were sent to hospital with non-life threatening injuries after being stabbed on a bus east of Toronto.
Peel regional police say they have charged a woman with four counts of attempted murder in connection with the stabbings, which took place Tuesday night in Brampton, Ont.
Officers say a 49-year-old Brampton man was taken to a Toronto trauma centre, while three Brampton women aged 28, 19 and 18 respectively were taken to a local hospital. Police say none of the injuries are life-threatening.
Police say Jade Nelson, 20, is being held in custody until a bail hearing scheduled to take place this morning.
Officers were unable to say what triggered the stabbing.
There's an idealized image of agriculture that has animals, the environment, food and farmers themselves thriving in a balanced ecosystem.
On the next Vermont Edition, we'll talk with supporters of an idea called "regenerative agriculture" about what it would take to build that kind of agricultural model in Vermont. Our guests are Graham Unangst-Rufenacht, a lead organizer for Rural Vermont and co-owner of Robinson Hill Beef farm in Calais, and Michael Colby, co-founder of Regeneration Vermont, and the owner of Walden Maple Company.
Also in the program, Dorothy’s List, our feature about the books nominated for Vermont’s Dorothy Canfield Fisher children’s book award. VPR’s Amy Noyes takes us to Shelburne, where sixth graders from the Vermont Commons School are reading Shadows of Sherwood by Vermont author Kekla Magoon.
Broadcast live on Monday, January 2, 2017 at noon; rebroadcast at 7 p.m.
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah billionaire and philanthropist Jon Huntsman Sr. has died.
Huntsman’s assistant Pam Bailey confirmed he died Friday in Salt Lake City. He was 80.
Bailey declined to name a cause of death.
Huntsman was the founder and longtime executive chairman of Huntsman Corp., a $13 billion company that refines raw materials that go into thousands of products.
He also founded the Huntsman Cancer Institute in Salt Lake City.
The research center is dedicated to finding a cure through human genetics.
Huntsman had nine children, including Jon Huntsman Jr., the U.S. ambassador to Russia and a former Utah governor and presidential candidate.
The elder Huntsman served as a special assistant to President Richard Nixon and was a major force in Utah and national politics.
For the sixth year, the healing power of music is the focus of the Music & Medicine Conference, happening Friday, October 13 at the Mayerson JCC.
Registration has just opened, so Elaine Diehl is talking to organizer Arlene deSilva about wellness, who should attend this conference and how to register.
It'll be a cold start to your weekend, but milder temperatures are on the way.
Under mostly cloudy skies with possible flurries, expect temperatures to climb to a seasonal –7 C.
After dark, periods of snow will develop and persist through Sunday.
There's some good news if you're planning on getting outside for Winterlude — by Sunday afternoon, temperatures will rise and hover near 0 C.
Ian Black's forecast on Twitter
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Heisey has one hit, a home run, in six at-bats this season.
Heisey has started only one game this season, and hit his home run during that game. He is hitless, aside from one walk, in his four other plate appearances, all of which have come as a pinch-hitter. In 2016, Heisey had 155 plate appearances, and nine of his 30 hits were home runs.
Survival not guaranteed. Visit Archer: Danger Island when the new season premieres April 25 on FXX.
The Waca is a frontier ground, hewn from the sands in 1889, but now history’s line is moving – to the new 60,000-seat Optus Stadium, leaving one last Ashes Test to be played on the stage where so many English hopes have shrivelled in the sun.
England, who have won only once in this repository of great tales (in 1978), will not be sorry to flee to the super stadium that will raise its curtain next month with a one-day international. For the tourists, the stroll through the ornate Queens Gardens to a ground marked out by brutalist concrete floodlight towers has tended to be a sweaty walk of doom. With its searing summer heat and bouncy pitches, the Waca was not built for English sensibilities.
The heroes of the Waca are Dennis Lillee, Curtly Ambrose, Glenn McGrath, Mitchell Johnson and those batsmen who were able to meet fire with fire. There are few English contributions to the long tradition...
A body was found Sunday at the Gunter Hill Campground, according to Captain Trent Beasley with the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office. Montgomery sheriff's deputies arrived on the scene Sunday morning.
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GREENWICH — Police went to Greenwich High School to make an arrest on Thursday morning.
A warrant was served on Glen Ragin, 19, of Harold Ave., Greenwich, in connection with an alleged police chase on the night of Dec. 28, 2017.
Police said an officer attempted to pull over Ragin on a traffic violation on West Putnam Avenue, making an improper turn. Authorities said Ragin drove away from police pursuers, and officers eventually gave up the chase out of safety concerns. The suspect was identified, and an arrest warrant obtained, according to Lt. John Slusarz.
Ragin was charged with reckless endangerment, engaging in a police pursuit, reckless driving, operating without a license and a number of other citations.
Bail was set at $50,000.
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Jimmy's Cookies LLC of Clifton, NJ is recalling LOT #047 The Bakery Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies from all retail stores, because it may contain undeclared milk. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.
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Chattanooga Police have made an arrest in the aggravated assault that was reported and posted on social media on January 29th.
A juvenile has been arrested and faces a charge of aggravated assault. The individual's name is being withheld due to safety concerns.
Chattanooga Police were called to a local hospital after a female arrived suffering from significant bodily harm that appeared to be caused by another person.
The victim told police that the assault happened in the 200 block of Water Street around 7:30 pm on January 29th.
CPD officers recovered a Facebook video of the assault, which shows the suspect kicking and stoping the victim's head and neck area, and identified the suspect.
Members of the Violent Crime Unit are investigating and additional charges could be filed.
If you have any information about this incident, please call the Chattanooga Police Department at 423-698-2525. You can remain anonymous.
One of the newer shops on the scene, Oregon Valley Cannabis aims to become the pot destination for the Woodstock neighborhood. Though it just opened its doors as a recreational shop in January, budtenders with real experience working throughout the industry sit behind the counter. Their understanding has helped new customers feel more comfortable asking questions when selecting the right products, especially since much of the clientele hasn't smoked cannabis in decades. All 20 or so strains in the flower case are $10 a gram before taxes and are primarily provided by Southern Oregon's Shadowbox Farms and Toro 45, alongside a high-CBD strain from Sweden Farms. Recreational customers with medicinal needs will appreciate high-THC tinctures from Cascadia Herbals, with 240 mg per bottle of THC.
A bus driver was caught red-handed writing notes whilst driving on a busy highway in southern Vietnam.
The footage, captured on Saturday (March 17) in Tien Giang Province, shows the driver writing on a pad with his right hand while holding a piece of paper up with his left hand.
The pad is placed on top of the steering wheel of the moving bus, which according to the filmer was carrying 20 passengers.
The filmer writes: ''We tried to stop the driver but he did not listen to us."
RALEIGH, N.C. — Jurors in North Carolina are getting a round-up of testimony in a lawsuit filed by more than 500 neighbors of an industrial-scale swine operation.
The plaintiffs contend that open-air cesspools inflict them with intense, putrid smells that can't be removed from clothing or household fabrics for years.
Lawyers for Virginia-based Smithfield Foods maintain that the smells, traffic and noise don't hurt the neighbors' ability to enjoy their own property.
The jury has heard three weeks of testimony. This is the first of a series of test cases against the low-cost, high-volume methods of hog-production division used by the Chinese-owned company.
Lawyers for the neighbors say alternative methods don't cause such a nuisance, but the company uses open-air cesspools because they're cheap.
THUNDER BAY, Ont. — Police in Thunder Bay, Ont., are appealing for witnesses to an assault to come forward after video of the incident was shared on social media.
Investigators say the cellphone video shows a male striking a female, but the time and date of the incident are not known.
They say it’s believed the incident occurred in the vicinity of Water and Camelot streets.
Police say they are appealing to those who witnessed the incident to come forward and provide investigators with more information.
Spokesman Scott Paradis says members of the public should report crime directly to police, especially when video evidence exists, as soon as possible.
Frank Hayden, also a recent inductee into Canada's Sports Hall of Fame, will take part in the Special Olympics Festival in Summerside as well as the Enriching Lives Gala in Charlottetown on Monday, June 26. Special Olympics P.E.I. is celebrating its 30th anniversary and organizers are thrilled to share it with the man who started it all. As a faculty member at the University of Toronto in the early 1960s, Hayden found that children with an intellectual disability were only half as physically fit as their non-disabled peers.
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May 2 Just Eat Plc
* Q1 2017 update strong performance; reiterating full-year guidance
* Reported revenues were up 46% to £118.9 million (q1 2016: £81.5 million)
* On a currency neutral, like for like 1 basis, revenues grew by 40%, driven by strong order growth, last year's commission increases, including uk, and inclusion of skipthedishes
* Reiterate guidance given at our 2016 full year results on 7 march 2017, for full year 2017 revenues of between £480-495 million, and underlying ebitda of £157-163 million Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting By London Bureau)
American pharmaceutical company Merck’s Chief Executive Officer Kenneth Frazier resigned from the United States president’s American Manufacturing Council on Monday. His statement said he was taking a stand “against intolerance and extremism”.
Frazier said that America’s leaders must honour the country’s fundamental values by “clearly rejecting expressions of hatred, bigotry and group supremacy” as these run counter to the American ideal that all people are created equal.
His resignation was in protest against Unites States President Donald Trump’s statement blaming “many sides” for Saturday’s violence in the US city of Charlottesville. A white nationalist rally turned violent in the city when a car rammed into many people who were protesting peacefully against the demonstration.
Trump has since faced widespread criticism for not specifically denouncing the white supremacists. Just about an hour after Frazier announced his resignation, Trump lashed out at him.
The UT Martin athletic department has partnered with SIDEARM Sports to reveal an upgraded UTMSports.com, which was officially launched Monday.
The sleek website design features larger photos and content that is compatible with computers, tablets and mobile devices.
“We hope our fans enjoy browsing through the improved, state-of-the-art UTMSports.com,” Skyhawk athletic director Kurt McGuffin said. “SIDEARM Sports is a respected innovator in collegiate athletics and we couldn’t be happier with our finished product.”
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Three people dead after house fire in Hamilton
HAMILTON — Three people are dead following an overnight house fire in Hamilton.
Emergency crews were called to a home (on Laird Drive) just after 12:20 a.m. and found heavy smoke pouring from the front of the single-family dwelling.
Hamilton Fire Dept. spokesman Claudio Mostacci said three people were pulled from the house and were subsequently pronounced dead.
He said one person was pronounced dead at the scene and the other two later died of their injuries in hospital
There was no immediate information on the ages and genders of the victims.
Mostacci said the fire was quickly extinguished and did not spread to adjoining properties.
He says an investigator with the Ontario Fire Marshals Office arrived at the scene early this morning to begin probing for the cause of the fire. (CHML, CP24)
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A suit by musician and pastor Mlaka Maliro has become a Facebook sensation in Malawi.
In viral photos, Pastor Mlaka Maliro of the Enlightened Gathering Church whose leader is Shepherd Bushiri can be seen in Church in which in one photo he is praying for a woman lying on the floor.
However, it is not his healing powers that has the attention of Malawians. It is his style of dressing.
“Your dressing is amazing,” wrote a person on the post shared by Mlaka Maliro in which he is in the suit.
“Someone to wrap fish in that foil please,” another person said.
However some people defended the dressing.
The Glasser/Schoenbaum Human Services Center celebrated its Campus of Caring with an uplifting luncheon April 24 at Michael's on the Bay at Selby Gardens.
Michael's on the Bay was decorated with balloons and bundt cakes, giving the room a celebratory feel.
The center is called Campus of Caring because it is home to more than 17 nonprofit agencies that focus on low-income and at-risk community members.
At the luncheon, three nonprofit organizations, who are all Campus of Caring residents, were honored for their collaboration, growth and engagement. These organizations were: Healthy Start Coalition of Sarasota County, More Too Life and Suncoast Partnership to End Homelessness.
NEW YORK — St. Louis Blues centre Brayden Schenn was named the NHL's first star on Monday ahead of goalie and teammate Jake Allen and Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Brian Elliott.
Schenn led the NHL with six goals and an assist, including at least one goal in all four of his appearances this past week, to power the Blues (21-8-2) to four wins and the top of the Western Conference standings.
He earned his third career hat trick, including the winner, in a 4-3 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday. Schenn then scored the winning goal in a 3-0 triumph against the Dallas Stars on Thursday and had a goal and an assist in a 6-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday.
Schenn closed out the week with another goal in a 3-2 overtime win against the Buffalo Sabres on Sunday.
The San Diego Sockers were one win away from renewing a decades-old rivalry with the Baltimore Blast.
Nostalgia will have to wait.
In Monterrey, Mexico, on Sunday night, the Sockers pestered the top-seeded Flash but were beaten 6-4 in the MASL’s single-game Western Conference final.
The loss ended San Diego’s bid to reach the title match and play for the Ron Newman Cup for the first time in four years, and spoiled the Sockers’ chance to host the championship game against Baltimore, a rival of theirs since the playing days of Juli Veee and Brian Quinn.
San Diego, which won the Pacific Division, has come achingly close to the finals, losing in the conference championship for three straight years.
The Sockers, who hit the post several times, trailed throughout the game. They cut Monterrey’s lead to 5-4 when Erick Tovar scored just over one minute into the fourth period. But despite pressing the rest of the way, they gave up a late goal while employing a sixth attacker.
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An Edmonton mother is worried for her son who has been missing since Friday afternoon.
Tracie Frey Lemishka wrote on Facebook her son Bradley Terpstra went missing at 3:30 p.m. He was last seen leaving work at Clear Skies Group of Companies in the area of 39 Street and 53 Avenue.
Terpstra has been reported missing to Edmonton police.
Editor’s Note (04/07/18): EPS said Terpstra had been found the night before in Sherwood Park, safe and unharmed.
BROKEN ARROW, OK (KSWO)- Broadway star Kristin Chenoweth is back in her hometown of Broken Arrow this week, putting on a boot camp for young showbiz hopefuls.
This is the third year for her boot camp, giving Oklahoma kids the chance to learn singing, dancing, and acting from the masters themselves.
"I'm proud and honored, but it's not about me. It's really not. It's about them, it's about the kids… To help them understand who they are. To know who they are, I'm talking about not just on stage, but in life,” said Chenoweth.
The students will perform several times at the Broken Arrow Performing Arts Center and even go on to sing at a Tulsa Drillers game.
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Ardevora Asset Management LLP cut its position in shares of Red Hat, Inc. by 5.3% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 355,600 shares of the open-source software company's stock after selling 19,800 shares during the period.
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April 28 Shenzhen Fastprint Circuit Tech Co Ltd :
* Sees net profit for H1 2017 to increase by 50 percent to 70 percent, or to be 104.6 million yuan to 118.5 million yuan, compared to net profit of the same period in 2016 (69.7 million yuan)
* Comments that increased sales of subsidiary and IC carrier is the main reason for the forecast
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/gWMfCT
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
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Sun Kil Moon has a new album coming out February 17 on Rough Trade/Caldo Verde, and you can listen to it now. Common As Light and Love Are Red Valleys of Blood is about “events from January to August of 2016 and how Mark processed it all while traveling,” according to the Rough Trade album listing. Head here to read an interview with Mark Kozelek about the album, conducted by Conor Oberst; it covers Trump, Kozelek’s relationship to rap music, his distaste for the internet, and more.
Common As Light And Love Are Red Valleys Of Blood:
Disc 1:
God Bless Ohio
Chili Lemon Peanuts
Philadelphia Cop
The Highway Song
Lone Star
Window Sash Weights
Sarah Lawrence College Song
Butch Lullaby
Disc 2:
Stranger Than Paradise
Early June Blues
Bergen To Trondheim
I Love Portugal
Bastille Day
Vague Rock Song
Seventies TV Show Theme Song
I Love You Forever And Beyond Eternity
After a successful 9-3 season in 2016 that included a trip to the quarterfinals, Boys Town is focused on building together this season to make an even deeper postseason run.
The Cowboys return seven total starters and under first-year head coach, Chris Nizzi, making more of a connection across the team has Boys Town hopeful heading into the 2017 season.
"Biggest improvement is we have more of a connection, more of a family, we've got more of a bond between the teammates on the team," said Tijaih Davis, the Cowboys senior quarterback/cornerback.
Boys Town opens the 2017 campaign on Friday, August 25th against Syracuse.
Lebanon police Sgt. P.J. Hardy said an unidentified person was shot with a shotgun at about 9:30 p.m. in the Walmart parking lot on South Cumberland Street.
According to witnesses, a dark color, four-door sedan, possibly a Nissan Altima, pulled behind a vehicle that was parked in the Walmart parking lot. Several statements were made, and a person in the sedan shot a shotgun into the back of the parked vehicle. The front seat passenger was hit by shotgun pellets in the back of his head. The suspect vehicle, which had two people in it, drove away.
Reports indicate the victim was taken by personal vehicle to Tennova Healthcare-Lebanon, where he remained with non-life threatening injuries.
Hardy said it was believed that all parties involved knew each other.
Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to call Lebanon police at 615-444-2323.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
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WOONSOCKET, R.I. (WLNE) — The Woonsocket Police Department is searching for a man who is wanted for first degree child molestation among other charges.
Police have a warrant out for 29-year-old Rodolfo Ortiz Rivera for first degree child molestation, second degree child abuse, and indecent solicitation of a six year old girl.
Authorities released pictures on Facebook of Rivera’s booking photo of a recent arrest in Uxbridge, Mass. as well as his vehicle.
Anyone with information of Rivera’s whereabouts is urged to contact the Woonsocket Police Department at 401-766-1212.
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LEROY, Ill. (WAND) - Two men are facing felony charges after being arrested after a domestic argument.
Police said they were called to Loves truck stop in LeRoy around 6:30 a.m., because 33-year-old Matthew Dotson of Pekin had rammed a vehicle with 44-year-old David Nail of Pekin inside.
Officers said Dotson took off, but Pekin Police later found him and detained him for LeRoy PD.
Nail was charged with aggravated unlawful use of weapons, because police said he had a loaded handgun under the seat and did not have a FOID or concealed carry permit. He was also charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of 1.9 grams of crystal meth.
Dotson was charged with felony criminal damage to property, domestic battery, and possession of a controlled substance.
Paul and Chris look back at President Trump’s State of the Union address, talk with former H.U.D. Secretary Julian Castro about his upcoming trip to NH, and interview former Congressman Paul Hodes about him considering a run for Governor.
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OTTAWA – The Liberal government is planning to introduce long-promised legislation as early as Tuesday to strengthen controls on the sale, licensing and tracing of guns.
The Liberals are bracing for political pushback from the Conservatives, as the bill would repeal some measures passed by the previous government.
The bill is expected to fulfil Liberal election platform promises to enhance background checks for anyone buying a handgun or other restricted firearm, as well as require purchasers to present a valid licence.
The Liberals also pledged to require vendors to keep records of all firearms inventory and sales to assist police in investigating gun trafficking and other firearms-related crimes.
The government has stressed that it has no interest in reviving a national long-gun registry.
Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale has already earmarked more than $327 million over five years, and $100 million a year thereafter, to address criminal gun and gang activities.
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RICHMOND, Va – Richmond’s own Nick Faulconer performed two songs LIVE in our backyard garden! First he performed his original “Capes” then his rendition of Michael Jackson’s “Billie-Jean.”
You can see Nick perform Saturday, June 2nd at the Reserve at the Highlands. The show starts at 6pm.
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Berkeley's Head Basketball Coach Says She Was Questioned About Her Biracial Son by Southwest Agent
Berkeley's Head Basketball Coach Says She Was Questioned About Her Biracial Son by Southwest Agent
The head coach for the women's basketball team at University of California Berkeley says she was asked for proof that her biracial baby belonged to her.
The head coach for the women's basketball team at University of California Berkeley says she was asked for proof that her biracial baby belonged to her.
March 29 SG Spirit Gold Inc
* SG Spirit Gold launches financing related to acquisition of ACMPR license applicant Northern Lights Marijuana Company
* SG Spirit Gold - To sell by way of private placement up to 13.3 million subscription receipts of company at a price of $0.75 per subscription receipt
* SG Spirit Gold Inc - Anticipated net proceeds of offering will be used to fund $8 million phase II expansion at Doja's West Kelowna Facility, among others Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
This week on The Real Housewives of New York City, Luann and Tom’s wedding finally arrives and Bethenny gets set for her annual holiday event.
Luann and Tom’s big day is here and before the wedding they are hosting a little party for their friends who are not invited to the actual wedding.
Luann says she is a true romantic and she had been looking to get married again at some point. When she met Tom she says it was like finding home and that she knew the first week that they would get married.
She that she feels loved, feel wanted and that the pair feel whole as a couple. Luann also says that she feels very lucky and she knows that in life there is guarantee that you will find love more than once or even at all.
Meantime, Bethenny is hosting her annual bash but has not invited Ramona, who in turn has been getting some word of wisdom on Bethenny from her daughter.
The Real Housewives of New York City airs on Wednesdays at 9:00 PM on BRAVO.
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Raj Bains is joined by Rory Benson to look back on the perfect start away at Palace, discussing just how easy this Premier League business has turned out to be...
We look back on some of the standout performances, the areas in which to improve - if any! - and how Wagner's risky tactics on paper paid off in spectacular style against De Boer's unsettled 3-4-3.
Be sure to follow the podcast on Twitter , subscribe via iTunes or Audioboom so you never miss an episode, and send us feedback and questions to our email address, Podcast@Examiner.com
Next episode will be released on Thursday, with Raj and Rory previewing the Newcastle game, with Lee Ryder of the Newcastle Chronicle due to guest. Up the Town!
Panaji police busted a prostitution racket today arrested one lady and one man while they were in the process of delivering the victim girl to a decoy customer at a hotel at Campal , Panaji. Sadhna Deshmukh from Ahmadnagar and Manik Athote from Armaravati were caught red handed by the Panaji police and the victim girl was rescued.
STREETSBORO, Ohio (AP) — Authorities say a 13-year-old boy has fatally shot his 11-year-old brother in suburban Cleveland, and police are describing the shooting as an apparent "premeditated act."
Streetsboro police say officers were called to a home around 9:30 p.m. Monday. The 11-year-old died at a hospital.
Police say the 13-year-old has been charged with aggravated murder in Portage County Juvenile Court. Police say the gun used in the slaying was stolen from his grandfather's home.
Police have not said what prompted the teen to shoot his brother.
Streetsboro is roughly 30 miles (48 kilometers) southeast of downtown Cleveland.
BOGOTA (Reuters) - Colombian holding company Grupo Argos ARG.CN has sold its 50 percent stake in a port operator to an investment fund administered by Goldman Sachs (GS.N) for about $136 million, Grupo Argos said in a statement on Monday.
Compania de Puertos Asociados S.A., called Compas, moves principally coal and cement through its ports in the Andean country. Argos' stake was sold to West Street Infrastructure Partners III, which is run by Goldman Sachs, for 407 billion pesos.
The sale price is two and a half times what Grupo Argos invested in the business in 2012, Argos said in the statement.
Compas had an income of 165 billion pesos in 2016, and its ports have a total capacity of more than 13 million metric tonnes.
May 2Europlan:
* Reported on Friday FY 2016 net profit of 3.31 billion roubles ($58.20 million) versus 1.41 billion roubles year ago
* FY 2016 net interest income of 4.32 billion roubles versus 4.02 billion roubles year ago
* FY 2016 net profit of leasing and insurance segment 2.75 billion roubles, up 42 percent versus year ago
* Net interest margin for 2016 amounted to 11.74 percentSource texts: bit.ly/2pr2ziz , bit.ly/2pr2R96
Further company coverage: ($1 = 56.8695 roubles) (Gdynia Newsroom)
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OAKLAND — The Posey Tube, which carries traffic from Alameda into Oakland, is expected to remain closed until midnight Monday as a crew works to repair a sinkhole at its exit, according to Alameda officials.
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The sinkhole near Sixth and Harrison streets in Oakland happened Friday after a storm pipe apparently became damaged during the recent rains.
Workers from Oakland’s Department of Public Works initially closed one lane in the Posey Tube to begin repairs. But while the damaged storm drain pipe was fixed by Sunday, the crew discovered that repairing the sinkhole would take longer, prompting the closure of both lanes of the tube as of 10 a.m. on Monday.
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Amazing footage of Inner Mongolia shows how herdsmen welcomed 2017 with camel relay race and camel beauty contest.
Manchester United have announced the signing of Swedish defender Victor Lindelof from Benfica on a four-year deal.
The 22-year-old placed the finishing touches on the move at United’s training ground this afternoon and has joined for a fee widely reported to be £30.75million, a club record for a defender.
United boss Jose Mourinho told the club's official website: "Victor is a very talented young player, who has a great future ahead of him at United.
"Our season last year showed us that we need options and quality to add depth to the squad and Victor is the first to join us this summer.
"I know that our fantastic group of players will welcome him as one of us."
Lindelof added: "I am thrilled to be joining Manchester United.
"I have enjoyed my time at Benfica enormously and I have learned a lot there. But I'm looking forward to playing in the Premier League at Old Trafford and for Jose Mourinho.
"I'm keen to get started and make my contribution to the team's efforts to win more trophies."
Moby
Moby is never stagnant. Over the years he’s re-invented himself time and time again. From 80’s punker to 90’s DJ to producer, singer and songwriter. The now L.A based artist has embraced any number of styles over 14 albums that have sold upwards of 2o million records.
Today he announced the release of album number 15, “Everything Was Beautiful, And Nothing Hurt”. The album, described as Trio-Hop inspired will be released March 2, 2018 via Mute Records.
Along with the announcement, Moby dropped the first song. It’s a re-working of the well known spiritual, “Like A Motherless Child”, featuring both Moby and L.A. soul singer Raquel Rodriguez. You’ll start hearing the song on XRT this week, but today we’ll share the stunning black and white video.
The investigation into Russian influence on the US elections has renewed attention to the Russian ban on US adoptions - a response to American sanctions about 5 years ago. Donald Trump Jr. said that was the topic when he met with a Russian lawyer during his father's election campaign. As Svetlana Prudovskaya of VOA's Russian service reports, the adoption ban has impacted families and children in both countries.
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VIRGINIA BEACH, VA. - Shane Stephens, a Marine veteran hiked 222 miles to bring awareness to active duty and veteran suicide.
Stephens started in Camp Lejeune, N.C on November 30 and ended his journey at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront in front of the Neptune Statue, just before 4 p.m on Saturday December 9.
Stephens hiked 22 miles for 10 days to complete his mission.
The last day of his Ruck was for Christopher Lim, a Salem High school student who committed suicide while at school on November 30.
Stephen's an advocate for the non profit End 22 chapter in Georgia.
The founder of End 22, Bill Ciccone said that 22 veterans and active duty members take their own life everyday.
Last month saw the union of a pair of beloved bluegrass musicians when Sierra Hull and Justin Moses were married on May 14 in a small, private ceremony at an historic home in Brentwood, TN. Justin and Sierra had known each other for many years, but only began dating more recently.
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The Riot Fest first wave lineup is here. September 14, 15, & 16 at Douglas Park, Chicago. Tickets ON SALE NOW. https://t.co/kycCcbzcsd pic.twitter.com/IU3g5SUKK2 — Riot Fest (@RiotFest) May 31, 2018
The first wave of Chicago's Riot Fest 2018 lineup was announced Wednesday.Blink-182 and Beck are slated as headliners, with a third headliner to be announced in the future.Other notable acts include Elvis Costello & the Imposters, Incubus, Interpol, Blondie, Alkaline Trio, Dropkick Murphys, Cypress Hill, Liz Phair, Gary Numan, and more.The music festival will be held at Douglas Park from Sept. 14-16.for more information on Riot Fest 2018.to purchase tickets for Riot Fest 2018.
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Kiwanis Of Sullivan County Winterfest
The Kiwanis Club of Sullivan County sponsors Winterfest to benefit local children and families. Winterfest is held at Camp Brule’, Route 154, North of Forksville on Saturday, Feb. 17 from 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Winterfest features an ice fishing tournament, polar bear plunge, scavenger hunt, lice auction, food and vendors. Admission price is $5.
Pie for Breakfast
A “Pie for Breakfast” event offered in Clarks Green benefits the Abington Christian Academy. The menu features quiche, savory fruit, cream, and cobbler pies, and even pizza pie! The all-you-can-eat “Pie for Breakfast” is at the Clarks Green Assembly of God Church on South Abington Road, Saturday, Feb 17 from 8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Price is $7 for adults, and children ages 3-6 years $3.
Dr. Sara Hoyt , a retired pediatrician who practiced medicine in Rome in the 1950s and 1960s, was recently recognized with the UNC School of Medicine Distinguished Medical Alumnus Award.
Start the conversation, or Read more at Rome News.
A history of domestic violence was uncovered in 152 Australian intimate partner homicides between 2010 and 2014, a new report report has revealed.
Commissioned by the Australian Domestic and Family Violence Death Review Network, the report also found 80 per cent of the homicides involved a man killing his current or former female partner.
"This report provides unique and previously unreported information about domestic violence homicide at a national level, including histories of violence leading up to the homicide," network chairperson Heidi Ehrat said on Thursday.
This Fourth of July, one clever road sign is reminding revelers to make good choices as they let freedom ring."You're not a firework. Don't drive lit," read an electronic sign spotted by local resident Michael Meitz above Interstate 95 in Stafford County, Virginia.Though the message may seem fun and clever, it's an important one. Over the Fourth of July holiday in 2016, nearly 200 people were killed in crashes involving a driver with a blood alcohol concentration of .08 or higher, according to the Department of Transportation Before you begin to celebrate, choose a designated driver to get you home safely. Taxis and ride-sharing services are also an option to help you get home safely, and Lyft is offering 20 percent off one ride to help partiers stay safe. In many cities, local organizations are also facilitating programs that offer residents free rides home to keep the roads safe.
SPRINGFIELD GARDENS, Queens — A man who was killed in a hit-and-run crash in the Springfield Gardens section of Queens early Sunday morning has been identified.
Police say Thomas Bradley Jr., 52, of Queens, was walking near Rockaway Boulevard and attempting to cross South Conduit Avenue when he was struck by a vehicle around 2:30 a.m.
The driver fled the scene after hitting the man.
EMS responded and Bradley was pronounced dead at the scene.
No arrests have been made.
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ANT Financial raised its agreed offer for MoneyGram International Inc by 36 per cent as the financial services company controlled by Chinese billionaire Jack Ma tries to top a competing offer.
The revised bid is worth US$18 a share in cash, up from a previous offer of US$13
LSUS will begin looking into purchasing a new radio station to become part of the Red River public radio network.
Red River Radio is non-commercial and funded by individual members, corporations and businesses, the corporation of public broadcasting and numerous foundations.
The operation of the radio station will be funded by the RRR and will have no fiscal impact on LSUS's operating budget.
RRR, broadcasts to a region with a population of over two million people in Louisiana, East Texas, Western Mississippi, and Southern Arkansas.
Current stations include KDAQ (Shreveport), KLSA (Alexandria, KLDN (Lufkin), KBSA (El Dorado), Translator K214CE (Grambling).
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Saudi Arabia’s Public Prosecutor on Sunday summoned a group of Twitter users who have been charged with threatening the society’s safety by participating in online extremism, Saudi Gazette reported. Those who were summoned have been prosecuted with criminal offences of harming public order by tweeting anti-Shi’ite comments.
Saudi Attorney General Sheikh Saud Bin Abdullah Al-Muajab said any material, performance or action that threatens the safety of the society will be charged by the prosecution. He said while the public prosecution respects the freedom of opinion and protects it, his office will take action against anyone who promotes hatred and sectarianism and misleads the public opinion, Reuters reported.
Related Stories In a rare display of love and loyalty, market women and serial callers made a surprised move on Monday after paying for the nomination forms of the incumbent Ashanti Regional Chairman, Mr. Bernard Antwi Boasiako aka Chairman Wontumi.
The incident happened at the Regional Office of the party much to the surprise of Chairman Wontumi who least expected.
The decision by the market women and the serial callers to sponsor the second term bid of the incumbent Chairman was to express their appreciation for the immense contribution of the Regional Chairman towards the revamp of the party in the region.
Chairman Wontumi, who was humbled by the action, expressed his profound gratitude to the party loyalists and said he was motivated by their gesture.
According to him, he least expected the group to make such a surprised move, adding that their action has strengthened his resolve to fight for the grassroots and footsoldiers within the party.
Mark Ruffalo, Scarlett Johansson, and Chris Hemsworth are modeling new limited edition Avengers t-shirts for a good cause!
The cool new shirts are on sale now for a limited time are Represent.com/Avengers with 100% of the proceeds going to The Solutions Project.
The organization runs ATL100, a multi-week campaign to spotlight local heroes who are helping Atlanta achieve its commitment to clean energy.
“Excited to launch this limited edition tee with my fellow @Avengers to support The Solutions Project at @100isnow,” Mark wrote on his Instagram account.
You’ve seen the GOP’s version, but now it’s time for the REAL fake news awards. Join James for this special edition of The Corbett Report where he hands out dinos to some of the biggest propoganda poisoners and fake news stinkers of 2017!
James Corbett
Editor-in-Chief for Bob Chapman's The International Forecaster and Producer of The Corbett Report The Corbett Report is an independent, listener-supported alternative news source. It operates on the principle of open source intelligence and provides podcasts, interviews, articles and videos about breaking news and important issues from 9/11 Truth and false flag terror to the Big Brother police state, eugenics, geopolitics, the central banking fraud and more.
Douglas -- who hasn't had a major TV role since the 1970s -- plays an acting coach who once had a little whiff of acting success when he was a younger man. Arkin's character is his friend and agent.
Other notable Netflix pulls of late include an anthology series about the American West from the Coen brothers, a new show from David Letterman, Mark Millar's comics publishing house and a fantasy cartoon from Matt Groening. Netflix also just signed Shonda Rhimes and her Shondaland empire.
There's no word yet on when we can expect to watch The Kominsky Method, but for those hankering for some Chuck Lorre, his new Netflix series with Kathy Bates premieres on August 25th.
Thirty-one Southwestern Oklahoma State University students on the Sayre campus have been named to the 2017 edition of Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges.
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A BUSY road is partially blocked after a crash involving two vehicles this morning.
The collision happened on Hereford Road near The Newlands in Mardy.
A spokeswoman for Gwent Police said: "The incident was between a van and car, minor injuries were sustained and recovery work is taking place."
Dec 10 (Gracenote) - Results and standings from the Croatian championship matches on Sunday Sunday, December 10 Rijeka 2 Slaven Belupo Koprivnica 0 NK Lokomotiva 0 Hajduk Split 2 Saturday, December 9 Dinamo Zagreb 5 Istra 1961 1 Osijek 3 NK Rudes 0 Friday, December 8 Inter Zapresic 3 HNK Cibalia 2 Standings P W D L F A Pts 1 Dinamo Zagreb 19 14 5 0 44 13 47 ------------------------- 2 Osijek 19 9 8 2 31 18 35 3 Hajduk Split 19 10 5 4 34 22 35 ------------------------- 4 Rijeka 19 10 2 7 35 18 32 ------------------------- 5 Inter Zapresic 19 7 5 7 26 29 26 6 NK Lokomotiva 19 6 4 9 18 27 22 7 Slaven Belupo Koprivnica 19 5 5 9 13 20 20 8 HNK Cibalia 19 5 2 12 23 41 17 ------------------------- 9 Istra 1961 19 4 4 11 16 29 16 ------------------------- 10 NK Rudes 19 2 6 11 18 41 12 1: Champions League preliminary round 2-3: Europa League preliminary round 4: Europa League depending on domestic cup 9: Relegation play-off 10: Relegation
DETROIT (AP) Shohei Ohtani will make his next start on the mound for the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday night against Detroit.
Angels manager Mike Scioscia made the announcement Tuesday.
The two-way rookie from Japan has not pitched since May 20. He was on track to start at Yankee Stadium on Sunday, but the Angels changed that plan as part of his workload management.
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The 23-year-old Ohtani is 4-1 with a 3.35 ERA. He is hitting .291 with six homers and 20 RBIs.
Ohtani insists he didn’t enter the season with expectations about how productive he could be, adding he simply wanted to stay healthy.
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When a small office suite opened up right below Eastern Foundry’s Crystal City location, the federal contracting incubator almost took a pass before deciding to try out a new membership tier for its growing client base.
The 6,175-square-feet space will be turned into four small suites with private offices, reception areas and a shared kitchen. The goal is to attract larger companies that want a foothold in the co-working world and are willing to pay $4,000 to $6,000 a month (the final pricing is yet to be determined) to be a part of Eastern Foundry’s incubator community, CEO Andrew Chang told me.
“Believe it or not, that is kind of where the market seems to be going,” he said. “Larger companies want to take part in the co-working concept but they don’t want the open desk idea — they just want their own space inside the co-working space.”
The expansion brings the incubator to about 27,000 square feet at 2011 Crystal Drive in Arlington; Eastern Foundry hopes to have the space completed…
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Samsung Electronics Co Ltd will announce this month the results of an investigation into what caused some of its Galaxy Note 7 smartphones to catch fire, the JoongAng Ilbo newspaper reported on Monday citing unnamed sources.
The South Korean firm said in October it was examining all aspects of the phone, suggesting there may be a combination of factors that contributed to one of the costliest product safety failures in tech history.
The world’s top smartphone maker warned of a $5.1 billion hit to its operating profit over three-quarters following its decision to permanently halt Galaxy Note 7 sales in October.
Investors and analysts have said it is critical for Samsung to identify the root cause of the fires in order to rebuild consumer trust and avoid repeating the same mistakes.
Man shot during Loop robbery
A man was shot during a robbery Thursday night in the Loop.
About 9:25 p.m., the 24-year-old was shot in the body during a robbery in the 1000 block of South State, according to Chicago Police. It was unclear whether he was the robber or the victim.
The man, who is a documented gang member, was taken to Roseland Community Hospital, where his condition was stabilized, police said.
No one was in custody as Area South detectives investigated.
Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei are hosting an Apihai Te Kawau Day today. This day signifies the day their Tupuna Apihai signed Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
The launching of the occasion comprised the coming together of the people. Iwi leader, Taiaha Hawke says it's a significant day for the entire iwi, and they want this day to be celebrated in years to come.
Te Kāea will have more later today at 5:30pm.
If one New Year’s celebration wasn’t enough for you, the Chinese New Year is right around the corner.
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MILWAUKEE — The first two vessels of Milwaukee’s Seaway shipping season were loading and unloading at docks at Port Milwaukee on Tuesday, April 24.
The Federal Mackinac delivered steel on the east side of Port Milwaukee’s Jones Island. The Isolda was loaded with Wisconsin-grown grain at the COFCO silos in the Port’s inner harbor.
The Saint Lawrence Seaway opened the 2018 international shipping season late last month, restarting waterborne trade with ports in Northern Europe and the Mediterranean.
Officials say while these are the first oceangoing ships calling on Port Milwaukee in 2018, more than forty lakers and barges have already handled cargo here this year.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP)  California lawmakers have revived a long-stalled proposal to set a goal of generating 100 percent of the state's energy from carbon-free sources.
A state Assembly panel approved the proposal on Tuesday. It sets up a vote in the full Assembly later this year and delivers a tentative victory to Democratic Sen. Kevin de Leon as he wages an uphill battle to unseat Democratic U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein.
De Leon's bill would bump up California's renewable energy mandate from 50 percent to 60 percent by 2030. It would then set a goal of getting all remaining energy from resources that don't produce climate changing gases by 2045.
Critics say the measure will raise energy prices and could drive businesses out of the state.
Police in Edinburgh have arrested and charged a 28-year-old man in connection with an armed robbery in the city centre.
The incident took place at Papa John’s on South Clerk Street around 11.15am on Friday June 22.
A 21-year-old staff member was approached in the basement area of the premises, where they were threatened, and a four-figure sum of cash was subsequently stolen.
READ MORE: Worker in Edinburgh Papa John’s restaurant held up in armed robbery
Detectives have thanked the public for their support during the investigation.
The 28-year-old is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Wednesday 4th July.
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said that the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa would elect Pakistan Muslim League – Nawaz in the next general elections as the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf-led provincial government has failed to deliver.
Presiding over a meeting of the party leaders on Monday, he said the failure of the PTI`s provincial government has given opportunity to his party.
He also said that post-Bhutto government, no progress was seen during the respective Pakistan People`s Party governments as there are no milestone achievements under their belt, however, on contrary, PMLN delivered remarkable performances despite given short period of time. “We will be setting up huge network of infrastructure development,” he said.
“We will soon resolve the water and power crisis in the country.”
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Hall of Famer Frank Broyles has passed away at 92. He won 7 SWC titles & led #Arkansas to the 1964 national title & to 9 Top10 finishes. RIP — Bruce Feldman (@BruceFeldmanCFB) August 14, 2017
Frank Broyles, who coached Arkansas to its only football national championship and later served as the Razorbacks’ athletics director for years, has died. He was 92.
Broyles died Monday at a family home in Fayetteville. He had suffered from Alzheimer’s, the neurological disease about which he spent countless hours raising awareness and from which his first wife, Barbara, died in 2004.
Broyles devoted most of his adult life to the Razorbacks. After coaching one season as head coach at Missouri, he was hired to lead Arkansas in December 1957 and spent the next 57 years working for the Razorbacks in some capacity until his full-time retirement as a fundraiser in 2014.
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Mon May 8, 2017, 7:30 pm at Wisconsin LutheranCollege (Schwan Hall), 8815 W. Wisconsin Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53226.
Program: Bloch Landscapes, Brahms String Quartet No. 2, Op. 51 inA minor, Auerbach Selections from 24 Preludes for Piano, Op. 41, Dohnanyi PianoQuintet Op.1 No.1 in c minor, with guest pianist Eli Kalman.
For tickets: Wisconsin Lutheran College Box Office 414.443.8802 orat: www.wlc.edu/2017-05-08-Phi lomusica/
Rhett Akins
Every day, I think I’m out of ideas. When I’m driving to work, I think, “Please let the person I’m writing with today have an idea, because I am fresh out.” A lot of times, we will get ideas just from sitting in the session talking. Other times, ideas just come from life. I got the idea for Blake Shelton’s (Grammy-nominated) “Honey Bee” when I saw an article about Mike Huckabee. I misread his name. I thought it was Huckleberry, and then that morphed into honeysuckle, which morphed into honey bee. And when (my son) Thomas Rhett and I wrote “Life Changes,” that one was inspired by how crazy his life’s been since college. Because he was just a normal kid. He was in a little cover band, but he wasn’t serious about it. And then out of the blue he got a publishing deal, then Jason Aldean, Florida Georgia Line and Lee Brice cuts. Then a record deal, then he gets married, then he adopts a baby, then he has a baby. Like, “Ain’t it funny how life changes?”
A woman has been hurt in a single car accident near Wolvi.
A WOMAN has been hurt after her car hit a tree near Wolvi this afternoon.
According to a Queensland Ambulance Media spokeswoman, the woman, in her late 20s, was driving alone along Tagigan Rd when the accident happened at 2.51pm.
She was treated by emergency services after injuring her shoulder in the crash, but transported herself privately to hospital.
No other vehicles were involved in the crash.
AMMAN, Jordan (AP) - The United Nations is warning that the cholera outbreak in Yemen is depleting aid resources to the point they won't be able to provide food to the famine-stricken country through the summer.
Jamie McGoldrick, U.N. humanitarian chief in Yemen, said Thursday that 923 people have died of the disease and there are now 124,002 suspected cases. He says that number could double by September.
McGoldrick says battling cholera in the country beset by civil war has pulled resources away from work the agency is doing to battle famine and by September could cut into the food aid pipeline to the country, the Arab world's poorest nation.
Aid agencies have received $600 million of the $2.1 billion they estimate is needed to avert widespread starvation and death by treatable disease.
Dino Melaye foiled attempt by Kogi govt to kill him – Media aide speaks on lawmaker’s escape
The Special Adviser to Senator Dino Melaye, Gideon Ayodele on Tuesday faulted reports that his principal jumped out of a moving vehicle in an attempt to stop police move to take him to Lokoja, the Kogi State capital. Ayodele in a statement titled ‘Today’s Incident Involving Senator Dino Melaye: A Last Resort’, noted that it […]
Dino Melaye foiled attempt by Kogi govt to kill him – Media aide speaks on lawmaker’s escape
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A York County police incident that involved closing a street and an exit of I-83 ended without injuries Wednesday night. Spring Garden Township Police say they were called to the first block of South Belmont Street late in the afternoon for an armed man barricaded in a home. After about 2-hours of negotiations, the 40-year old male suspect was taken into custody. He was then transported to a hospital for evaluation.
Turkish media reports say a Dutch national who was reported missing in Turkey has been found dead.
The private Dogan news agency said Monday 22-year-old Joey Hoffman's body was found in a dried-up stream bed in the village of Narlikuyu, near the Mediterranean coastal town of Silifke.
There was no immediate information on the circumstances of his death.
Hoffman had disappeared after he had gone to Silifke reportedly to help a couple of friends who were building a house, according to Dutch media.
He was last seen on July 8.
Recording artist Khalid posing with his award in the Press Room during the 2018 Billboard Music Awards 2018 at the MGM Grand Resort International on May 20, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. — AFP pic
LOS ANGELES, July 4 — Khalid has released a video for his slow jam OTW in which he, 6lack and Ty Dolla $ign appear as an R&B trio wearing matching orange jackets.
Scenes of outdoor partying and cruising are interspersed with the footage of the three performers, giving the video a summer vibe and matching the song’s booty-call lyrics.
OTW, a velvety R&B ballad with a trap beat, was released in April. Khalid enlisted Calmatic to direct the video, which furthers the track’s throwback vibe by putting its stars in matching ensembles, reminiscent of an R&B group of days past.
Khalid has had several recent hits with his one-off tracks and collaborations: Among them, he teamed up with H.E.R. for the Superfly track This Way, with Billie Eilish on Lovely and with Normani on Love Lies. — AFP-Relaxnews
US Sen. Bob Corker is feeling the heat for his stock trading. A Beltway watchdog group on Tuesday asked the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Senate Ethics Committee to...
CHICAGO (AP) – State attorneys are trying to persuade a panel of federal appellate judges that a Wisconsin inmate featured in the Netflix series “Making a Murderer” was properly convicted.
Brendan Dassey was sentenced to life in 2007 in photographer Teresa Halbach’s death two years earlier. Dassey told detectives he helped his uncle, Steven Avery, rape and kill Halbach in Manitowoc County.
A federal magistrate judge overturned Dassey’s conviction in August, ruling investigators coerced him into confessing. The state Department of Justice has appealed. The 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel heard oral arguments in the case Tuesday.
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports (http://bit.ly/2kH2KS5 ) DOJ’s Luke Berg argued detectives never made Dassey any specific promises. Dassey attorney Laura Nirder countered detectives made a “drumbeat” of promises.
Libyan militiamen have abducted one of the country's former prime ministers in the capital, Tripoli, witnesses said Monday.
They say Ali Zidan was led by an armed group out of a hotel where he was meeting with security officials late on Sunday. The witnesses spoke on condition of anonymity, fearing for their safety.
According to the witnesses, the militiamen that took Zidan were from the Tripoli Revolutionaries' Brigade, which backs the U.N.-backed government.
There was no official statement on Zidan's whereabouts.
Zidan was abducted once before by Tripoli's unruly militias, in October 2013, but was released within days. He fled the country before competing militias seized Tripoli in 2014 but later returned.
Libya to this day remains torn by competing governments and parliaments with an array of militias backing various alliances.
2 live men found tied to bridge in Mexican border city
CIUDAD VICTORIA, Mexico - In a rare occurrence, two men found beaten and tied to a bridge in the Mexican border city of Reynosa turned out to be alive.
Reynosa and other border cities wracked by drug turf battles have seen the lifeless bodies of drug gang victims hung by their necks from bridges.
But this time, the bound men were tied to a bridge's railing Tuesday but apparently not by their necks. Accompanying the men was a banner signed by a reputed drug capo promising to catch common criminals and leave them for police.
An official with the Tamaulipas state prosecutors' office says the two men are being treated for their injuries. The official was not authorized to talk to the press and insisted on speaking on condition of anonymity.
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How many words of four letters or more can you make from those shown here? Each letter may be used once per word.
Each word must contain the centre letter and there must be at least one nine-letter word. No plurals ending in "s"; no foreign words; no proper names.
Source: Chambers 21st Century Dictionary.
Today's Target: 14 words, good; 21 words, very good; 27 words, excellent.
A Congolese national who was charged with unlawful entry into Zambia has been acquitted by the Chipata Magistrate Court.
This was in a matter where John Chichi from DR Congo was charged with unlawful entry into Zambia.
Facts of the matter are that on January 6th 2018, police had detained the Congolese national, who had no entry documents or documents that allowed him to stay in Zambia.
Resident Magistrate Boniface Mwala who acquitted Chichi said the matter was brought before the court in a premature manner that lacked enough evidence.
Philippe Coutinho will miss Liverpool's crucial trip to Hoffenheim for the Champions League play-off first leg - but who will start for the Reds?
Jurgen Klopp will be desperate to drag his team into the group stages for only the second time since 2010.
Roberto Firmino looks set to lead a strong line up in Germany, though Klopp may need to rotate slightly with Premier League games either side of the clash.
CLICK TO REVEAL THE PREDICTED LIVERPOOL LINE UP TO FACE HOFFENHEIM IN THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE PLAY-OFF FIRST LEG.
MUMBAI (Reuters) - An S&P Global Ratings analyst said on Friday that sustaining economic growth, including by boosting infrastructure spending, would be critical to India’s ratings.
Kim Eng Tan, senior director at the rating agency, said India’s 2018/19 fiscal budget unveiled on Thursday had assumptions for income tax collection that were “somewhat optimistic,” adding that any shortfalls might lead to cuts in “the much-needed infrastructure spending.”
Reduced infrastructure spending has the potential to hit economic growth, Tan told a conference call, a prospect that may lead S&P to consider reducing India’s rating.
S&P rates India at “BBB-minus” with a “stable” outlook. “BBB-minus” is the lowest investment-grade rating.
“If growth were to slow and if the government deficit were to rise significantly this could cause us to lower the rating. Or if we perceive that the political will to maintain India’s reforms were to sputter, that’s another reason we could lower the rating,” Tan said.
GETTY Barcelona transfer news: Marco Verratti is being eyed by Barcelona
The 24-year-old Italy midfielder wants to leave Paris St-Germain and Barca are eyeing a move.
PSG are adamant they won’t sell because they want to keep their big names at the club.
But Maldini thinks his countryman will become even better if he makes a move to the Nou Camp.
"Verratti is extraordinary, with qualities that I appreciate very much," Maldini told Calciomercato.com.
"I think he is destined to improve if he leaves Paris to try a new experience
"Barcelona would be, of course, an ideal destination for him and I think he too would be a perfect player for Barcelona."
Barcelona predicted starting XI in 2017/18 Mon, June 12, 2017 Express Sport predicts how the Barcelona starting XI could look on the opening day of the 2017/18 season Play slideshow Getty Images 1 of 12 How will the Barcelona starting XI look on the opening day of next season?
New York (AP) — Cotton No. 2 Futures on the IntercontinentalExchange (ICE) Tuesday:
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In light of Google's plans to buy the Chelsea Market building in the Big Apple, the city is encouraging other tech companies to open up there. Julie Samuels of Tech:NYC explains why the city is ideal, not just for giants like Google and Amazon, but for start-ups as well.
April 24 (Reuters) - Puration Inc:
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Sergio Aguero came off the bench to score as Manchester City made light of playing for an hour with 10 men to beat Burnley 2-1 at the Etihad Stadium on Monday.
City, needing a quick response after defeat at title rivals Liverpool on Saturday, suffered a blow when Fernandinho was red-carded just past the half hour mark for a wild-looking tackle on Burnley’s Iceland midfielder Johann Berg Gudmundsson.
The hosts dominated after the break, however, and took the lead after 58 minutes when Gael Clichy’s low shot crept past Burnley keeper Tom Heaton and into the far corner.
Aguero, introduced as a second-half substitute, doubled City’s lead with a fine finish from a tight angle four minutes later but Ben Mee halved the deficit to set up a tense finale.
City moved above Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal into third spot in the Premier League with 42 points, seven behind leaders Chelsea who play away at Spurs on Wednesday.
Halle Berry is speaking out against her former manager, Vincent Cirrincione, who was recently been accused of sexual harassment. Cirrincione has denied the accusations.
SULLIVAN, Lorraine H. (Reming)
SULLIVAN - Lorraine H. (nee Reming)
Of Tonawanda Twp., at 90 years of age, March 17, 2018. Wife of 67 years to the late Joseph V. Sullivan; dear mother of Patrick (Mary) Sullivan, Susan S. Wylie, Peggy (Michael) Bristol and Colleen (David Polechetti) Sullivan; loving grandmother of Andrew (Sally) Sullivan, Patrick, Brian (Kate) Bristol, Michael, Timothy and Erin Wylie and great-grandmother to 4 great-grandchildren. Sister of Joan Reming and the late Kenneth (Alyce) Reming; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call at D. LAWRENCE GINNANE FUNERAL HOME, 3215 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, Thursday 4-8PM. All are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Baptist RC Church, 1085 Englewood Ave. at Highland Pkwy., Tonawanda, Friday at 9:30 AM. Please meet at church. Memorial donations to the Kidney Foundation of WNY, 110 Broadway, Buffalo 14203, are preferred. Condolences may be shared online at www.ginnanefuneralhome.com
DOUGLAS, Ariz. – (CNN) – U.S. Customs and Border Patrol agents in Arizona have found a device on the border they believe was used to smuggle drugs.
They say they found a catapult along the fence on the U.S.-Mexico border in Douglas, Ariz.
Agents believe it was being used to hurl bundles of marijuana into America from Mexico.
Douglas station border patrol agents recently seized two bundles of marijuana they say were catapulted across the border.
Mexican authorities seized the dismantled catapult system and border patrol agents took possession of the marijuana that weighed more than 47 pounds.
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Cleveland Indians’ Danny Salazar turned to his change-up and off speed pitches to escape jams in the 3-1 win over the Minnesota Twins on Monday night.
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Check out the pictures from our visit with Pastor Dr. Jeffery B. Robinson our March Pastor of the Month. Juniper Level Missionary Baptist Church celebrated Pastor Robinson’s 5th year anniversary with Praise and Worship from the choir, ministry from the kids and an awesome Word from God.
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LAHORE - Several PIA’s domestic and international flights were cancelled from and to Allama Iqbal International Airport on Wednesday owning to passengers’ load. The flights cancelled included PK-709 and PK-710 operating between Lahore-Manchester-Lahore, PK-751 and 752, Oslo-Lahore-Oslo, and PK-743 coming from Barcelona, PK-263 and 264 Lahore-Abu Dhabi-Lahore.
Among domestic flights were Karachi-Lahore PK-315, Islamabad to Lahore, PK-653 Lahore-Karachi-Lahore, PK-304 and 305, Quetta-Lahore-Quetta, and PK-322 and 323.
Apart from PIA, flights of other private airlines including Serene air, Shaheen air and Air Blue were also cancelled.
Due to cancellation of their flights, passengers had to face problems. Huge rush was witnessed at Lahore airport
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PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) - A Port Canaveral harbor pilot and a sheriff's deputy teamed up to rescue two spring breakers on a jet ski as a Carnival Cruise ship moved toward them.
A cruise ship passenger captured the rescue on video as Brevard County Sheriff's Deputy Taner Primmer pulled the women to safety.
A Canaveral Pilots Association statement says Capt. Doug Brown spotted them while navigating the Carnival Magic out of the port and alerted Primmer. As he approached in a marine patrol boat, one woman fell off the jet ski. It flipped as she tried to get back on, sending both women into the water.
With the ship approaching, Primmer pulled them out and steered his boat away.
Area news outlets identified them as 19-year-old Skylar Penpasuglia and 20-year-old Allison Garrett of Princeton, West Virginia.
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Neil deGrasse Tyson features his interview with Mae Jemison and discusses the challenges of interstellar travel with Godfrey and Lawrence Krauss.
ST. MARY’S, Ga. (WSAV) – A man has been arrested in connection to an alleged child molestation that occurred August 8.
Camden County Sheriff’s Office Investigators received a call from the Department of Family and Children’s Service in regards to the alleged child molestation.
The victim, a six-year-old child, was interviewed regarding activities that had occurred within her living environment.
As a result of the investigation Jacob Daniel Sturgill, 32, of a Sapalo Drive address in St. Marys, Georgia was arrested August 9 for Child Molestation and Aggravated Sexual Battery.
Sturgill was booked into the Camden County Jail. He remains incarcerated with no bond.
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BEIJING, March 19 (Reuters) - Lu Hao, the governor of China’s northern Heilongjiang province, was nominated to run the planned new Ministry of Natural Resources, while the current ministers for agriculture and environmental protection were nominated to run their expanded ministries.
The nominations were read out at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Monday during a parliamentary session, with journalists in attendance.
Last week, China announced sweeping government reforms, with the creation and expansion of several new ministries aimed at making policymaking more efficient. (Reporting by Shu Zhang and Christian Shepherd; Writing by Josephine Mason; Editing by Amrutha Gayathri)
The global low-voltage ceramic capacitor market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.67% from 2017-2021, according to a recent report from Research and Markets. Low-voltage ceramic capacitors are increasingly used in smartphones due to their rising technological complexity and enhanced functionality, as well as the need for efficiency. The trend is expected to contribute significantly to the growth of the market with increasing demand for high-end smartphones.
According to the report, Japan is a key country in the global low-voltage ceramic capacitor market, accounting for more than 10% of the market share. Major vendors such as Murata Manufacturing, TDK EPCOS, Kyocera, TAIYO YUDEN, and Nichicon generate a high percentage of their revenue in Japan. Demand from the consumer electronics and automotive sectors significantly contributes to the Japanese market.
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Gandhi has been elected unopposed as Congress president, the party’s central election authority head Mullappally Ramachandran announced on Monday.
Rahul Gandhi will collect the certificate formally declaring his ascension to the post on December 16, he said.
The 47-year-old scion of the Nehru-Gandhi family was the lone candidate in the fray.
Rahul Gandhi succeeds his mother Sonia Gandhi, who remained in the post for 19 years.
The CEA received a total of 89 nomination papers proposing Rahul Gandhi’s name for the top post. All the nomination papers were found to be valid, Ramachandran said.
“Since the withdrawal of date/time is over and as there is only one candidate (Rahul), as per Article XVII (d) of the Constitution of Indian National Congress, I hereby declare Shri Rahul Gandhi elected as president of the Indian National Congress,” Ramachandran said.
Rahul Gandhi became the vice-president of the party in January 2013.
When it comes to the history of punk rock in the United States there are few cities as significant as Washington, D.C. Scott Crawford’s Spoke: Images and Stories from the 1980s Washington, DC Punk Scene adroitly uses both photographs and oral histories to capture the importance of what can best be described as a cultural revolution within the nation’s capital. As expected, Crawford documents the rise of such seminal hardcore punk groups as the Bad Brains, Minor Threat and Rites of Spring. Yet equally rewarding is the attention that he pays to those acts that existed in the shadows of these luminaries. In Spoke , bands like Void, Iron Cross and Fire Party—an all-female quartet whose politically-infused anthems predated the Riot Grrl movement—are presented as vital components to the overall evolution of the city’s music scene.
Karti Chidambaram’s counsel offered to undertake before the on Monday that he would go to and return to join the investigation in the graft case registered against him by the His counsel, Gopal Subramanium, asserted that the son of the former Union finance minister was a respectable person who could be trusted to return, given his family is in India. The look-out notice prevailing against him involves a lot of “odium and ignominy”, it was pleaded. The Chief Justice was sceptical: he knew several respectable people giving such undertakings and never coming back, he said. He did not recount all of them, except mentioning one who was allowed to go to Malaysia with a promise to return, but one only saw his back. The court observed that Chidambaram couldn’t leave the country until he took part in the probe.
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A popular party favorite, the Honey Mustard flavor crisp is bursting with seasonings that you can see right on top of the pretzel. Enjoy with a dip or right out of the bag.
The National Weather Service has issued a Freezing Rain Advisory will noon on Monday for Marshall, Story, Hardin and Grundy Counties. The high on New Years Day in Marshalltown was 36, the warmest day recently was back on Friday with a high of 41. Cold weather arrives tomorrow.
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Carol was born March 19, 1951, in Fort Wayne, Ind., to Clarence and Katherine (Cubberston) Brucker. She was a truck driver for Chaney Trucking in Bridgeport for 15 years. She was a bounty hunter and the coolest grandma.
Carol loved her dog, Precious, and all other animals. She loved the outdoors and family gatherings. She was a member of Grace Fellowship in Paradise.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Carol is survived by her son, Danny Lambert and wife, Shelly, of Indiana; grandchildren Cody Joe Lambert, Tyler Lee Lambert and Samantha Nikole Lambert of Indiana; brothers Richard Brucker and wife, Sherry, of Lake Dallas and Allen Brucker and wife, Jackie, of Rice; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
Denton's National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws chapter is trying to make a comeback. Spearheaded by the only remaining board member, Troy Gattis, the organization will host its first event since last year at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Backyard on Bell, 410 N. Bell Ave. in Denton.
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9 February 2017Say you get offered your dream job — at a national youth radio station, for example — but it's in a different city. You obviously still really want to take the gig, but know that it'll mean leaving all of your mates behind. But then maybe one of your best pals also moves with you and becomes your colleague; a co-host, if you will., though: they've got a newish relationship that they're investing majority of their emotional energy and physical presence in. You need some Plan B(FF)s. So how do you befriend fresh/new and more geographically convenient humans?Talk about it on the radio. Be vulnerable and honest about the realities of loneliness in a new city. Stare wistfully out of as many windows as possible and joke through the pain.Post a FRIEND WANTED ad.Get rekt on socials.Find a kind listener named Imogen who responded to the ad and is okay with corn relish.Hit her up for a Blind Mate Date.
Lana Del Rey. Facebook/LanaDelRey A significant number of people usher in our nation's Independence Day by listening to pop singer Lana Del Rey, according to new data from YouTube.
Del Rey's 2012 single, "National Anthem," leads a list of six songs that spiked over 1,000% in YouTube views on July 4th last year, compared to their daily averages in 2017, the company said in a release.
However, YouTube could not account for the percentage of folks who surely found themselves watching Del Rey's video (which alludes to JFK's assassination) by accident while searching for the actual national anthem.
The remaining tracks on the list include a few classic, USA-themed ballads from the likes of Ray Charles, Simon & Garfunkel, and others.
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Here's a list of what will be open and closed for Columbus Day (Monday).
Banks: Which banks are opened and closed varies.
Financial markets: U.S. markets open.
Government offices: City, state and federal offices are closed. County offices are open.
Libraries: The county's central library and all city branches will remain open. Suburban branches vary, with some open and some closed. You can check your branch through the county website.
Mail: No mail. Post offices are closed.
Mall: Destiny USA, 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Shoppingtown Mall, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Great Northern Mall, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Parking: Parking at city meters is free.
Trash collection: City trash pickup will be on a regular schedule. Other municipal and private haulers may work on a different schedule.
Centro: Centro is running on a regular schedule. For information, call 442-3400. Centro's web site.
Am I the only one in my spinning class at Equinox in Manhattan who’s fed up paying $200 every month for a gym with clean showers, $3,000 in rent every month for an apartment without cockroaches and $8 every morning for a cup of coffee?
Snow is expected across southern Ontario starting today and into tomorrow morning.
Environment Canada has issued a weather statement saying the region can expect five to 10 centimetres of snow as a result of a winter weather system called an “Alberta Clipper.”
The agency says there may be a few flurries earlier in the day but the steadier snow is expected to start this afternoon.
It says driving conditions are likely to be poor.
S.I. Swimsuit Editor Strips Down to Bikini 'Beauty Comes In All Shapes'
The woman behind the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition is turning the tables on herself -- posing in her bikini to spread her message, "There is not a singular definition of beauty."
Of course, the magazine has gotten criticism over the years for showcasing women with insane physiques that could cause body image issues for people unable to look like the traditional model.
But MJ Day says the S.I. Swimsuit issue has evolved under her leadership and now features more diverse body types than ever ... body types everyone should be proud of.
So, she put her money where her mouth is ... and by the way, good for her -- she looks great!
Small hotspot found in area of Columbia Gorge fire
HOOD RIVER, Ore. (AP) — Firefighters are trying to suppress a flare-up from last summer's wildfire in the scenic Columbia River Gorge.
U.S. Forest Service spokeswoman Rachel Pawlitz says a glow from the small hotspot was reported Tuesday about a half-mile east of the Herman Creek Trailhead. It was found smoldering in heavy downed timber.
Pawlitz says the discovery was not a big surprise. Though the fire was contained in late November, it has not been declared out.
She says hotspots are one reason trails remain closed six months after the blaze was contained.
A teenager playing with fireworks started the wildfire last Labor Day weekend. The boy pleaded guilty in February and was recently ordered to pay more than $36 million in restitution.
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Former Clerk of Courts Terri Mazur administers the ceremonial oath of office to Clerk of Courts AJ Williams with wife Leah during an official swearing-in ceremony Feb. 2 in Greene County Common Pleas Courtroom 1. Williams was actually sworn-in a minute past midnight Jan. 1 when he took office.
Clerk of Courts AJ Williams looks on as wife Leah and a courtroom full of elected officials, family and friends congratulate him.
Hon. Adolfo Tornichio, Juvenile Court judge, welcomes AJ Williams to the position.
This Microsoft police cruiser looks straight out of 'RoboCop'
Smart Cities NYC '17 billed itself as the "first conference and expo that curates the intersection of technology and urban life." We went to the Brooklyn Navy Yard to check it out.
MONTREAL — A woman has died in a fire at a seniors' home in Montreal.
City police say the blaze occurred at a residence in the north-central borough of Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension.
Spokesman Daniel Lacoursiere says firefighters found the body of the woman inside one of the units.
She was pronounced dead at the scene.
Three other people were transported to hospital for smoke inhalation.
The other residents were placed under the supervision of the Red Cross.
A new commission of ethics and a psychologist at the Foreign Ministry deal with the cases of workplace bullying at Czech embassies abroad, daily Lidove noviny wrote on Tuesday. It interferes in serious cases of misbehaviour by superiors or subordinates that they are not able to tackle on their own, LN adds.
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UK Prime Minister Theresa May has announced plans to call a snap general election on 8 June.
She said Britain needed certainty, stability and strong leadership following the EU referendum.
Explaining the decision, Mrs May said: “The country is coming together but Westminster is not.”
There will be a Commons vote on the proposed election on Wednesday – she will need Parliament’s backing to hold a vote before 2020.
Explaining her change of heart on an early election, Mrs May said: “I have concluded the only way to guarantee certainty and security for years ahead is to hold this election.”
Mrs May accused the other political parties of “game playing”, adding that this risks “our ability to make a success of Brexit and it will cause damaging uncertainty and instability to the country”.
“So we need a general election and we need one now. We have at this moment a one off chance to get this done.”
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ST. LOUIS — Javon Bess had 17 points and 11 rebounds and made all six of his free throws Saturday night to help Saint Louis beat Fordham 73-50.
The Billikens (13-11, 6-5 Atlantic 10) led 37-18 at halftime after closing the first half with a 15-0 run and maintained a double-digit edge throughout the second half, keeping their lead between 12 and 23 in the period.
Jalen Johnson had 14 points, D.J. Foreman scored 12 and Hasahn French had 11 points and 11 rebounds for Saint Louis. Jordan Goodwin added nine points, 10 rebounds, five assists and four steals. Goodwin grabbed six of his boards on the offensive glass.
Saint Louis had 17 offensive rebounds and a 48-31 overall advantage on the glass.
Joseph Chartouny had 11 points and Cavit Havsa scored 10 for Fordham (7-15, 2-8). Ivan Raut and Prokop Slanina added nine points each.
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More Than Half-Dozen Firms Aided Top Jan. Real Estate Deals
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 8:46 PM EST) -- January proved to be a busy month for real estate mergers and acquisitions with nine announced deals north of $1 billion, and the 10 largest deals during the period got done with the help of more than a half-dozen law firms.
Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton & Garrison LLP and Dentons scored work on Hunt Cos. Inc.'s $7.3 billion purchase of a 6.5 percent stake in Five Oaks Investment Corp., the largest deal of the month, while Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP, Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel...
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Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba has given the board of the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) and its CEO‚ Dan Matjila‚ two weeks to give him a list of all the PIC’s beneficiaries and investments.
Treasury said on Friday that the list would be made public‚ and that Gigaba had called for a forensic investigation of any concerns about irregularities at the asset manager.
The minister expects the list to detail the directors and shareholders of the companies in which the PIC is invested‚ to ensure transparency and build confidence in the PIC‚ which looks after public sector workers’ pension funds.
Gigaba said: "We need to assure pension holders that those with political or economic power will not be allowed to unduly influence the PIC."
He said he would consider demands from labour to sit on the PIC board.
Unions made the demand this week‚ saying it was provided for in the PIC Act.
Treasury’s statement on Friday morning said the minister was concerned about the "politicising" of the PIC.
Troopers said said a woman has died and a child is in the hospital following a crash Thursday afternoon on Whitmire Highway.
Coroner William Holcombe said the single-car crash occurred around 4:40 p.m. along the 5400 block.
Troopers said the vehicle ran off the road and overturned. Both the driver and the child passenger were thrown from the car. The child was not properly restrained, troopers said.
The driver, Katie Jane Morris, of West South Street, was airlifted to the hospital and later died, Holcombe said.
Troopers said the child was airlifted to the Greenville Health System Children's Hospital.
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HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) - Authorities say a driver overdosed on heroin behind the wheel and crashed into a police cruiser leading a funeral procession in West Virginia.
The Herald-Dispatch reports that Huntington police say a green sedan ran a red light and struck the cruiser driven by a reserve officer about 3:40 p.m. Saturday. No one was injured and the cruiser was damaged but still drivable.
Criminal complaints from Cabell County Magistrate Court say the driver is identified as a 44-year-old Hurricane woman who told police she'd injected heroin before driving. She was found unconscious and revived with naloxone.
The woman refused medical attention and was arraigned for a misdemeanor DUI charge before being held in Western Regional Jail.
Police Chief Joe Ciccarelli says two passengers in the sedan also were cited for misdemeanors.
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Luxe Reel Theatre plans to break ground toward the end of the year and open in fall 2019 on Eagle Road, adding another movie venue to one of the busiest roads in Ada County and offering entertainment to employees of nearby TSheets and residents of Eagle, west Boise, north Meridian and Star. Maria L. La Ganga mlaganga@idahostatesman.com
MADRID — Spanish officials say police have arrested 39 people in an international operation against a major network that distributed child pornography material via the popular online chat application WhatsApp.
A police statement Tuesday said the network operated some 100 chat groups with 135 identified users in 18 countries in Europe, Central and South America.
The statement said 17 people were arrested in Spain, with other detentions made in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Germany, Guatemala, Italy, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru and Portugal.
The operation was carried out in co-ordination with Interpol and Europol.
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× Snyder appointee contradicts him on Legionnaires’ outbreak
FLINT, Mich. (AP) — A state official is contradicting Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder about when the governor learned about a Flint area Legionnaires’ disease outbreak.
Harvey Hollins, who was coordinating the state’s response to the Flint water crisis, says he told Snyder by phone in December 2015. But the governor has repeatedly said he didn’t know until the next month when he announced the outbreak.
Snyder’s office declined to comment Friday.
The issue emerged as Hollins testified at a court hearing involving Nick Lyon, head of the Department of Health and Human Services. Lyon is charged with involuntary manslaughter and misconduct. Prosecutors say he failed to alert the public quickly about Legionnaires’.
A judge must decide whether to send Lyon to trial. Some experts have linked Legionnaires’ to Flint’s poor water quality in 2014-15.
An Indiana lawmaker has won a protective order against a man who contacted him more than 50 times in a day, asked for his home address and sent a letter to his wife. An Allen Superior Court magistrate determined last week that Erick Mackey posed a credible threat to Rep. Christopher Judy of Fort Wayne, The Journal Gazette reported.
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ISTANBUL May 2 Net profit at Turkish banks rose 65 percent year-on-year in the first quarter to 13.5 billion lira ($3.82 billion), data from Turkey's BDDK banking regulator showed on Tuesday.
Turkish banks' assets stood at at 2.87 trillion lira and its loans at 1.83 trillion lira at the end of March, with their capital adequacy ratio at 16.05 percent. ($1 = 3.5385 liras) (Reporting by Ece Toksabay; Writing by Daren Butler)
FILE - In this May 4, 2001, file photo, a man believed to be Kim Jong Nam, the eldest son of then North Korean leader Kim Jong Il, looks at a battery of photographers as he exits a police van to board a plane to Beij... . TV screens show pictures of Kim Jong Nam, the half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, at the Yongsan Electronic store in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017.
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ISLAMABAD : Opposition leader Khursheed Shah has said that he will try to ensure that the caretaker prime minister is neutral.
Speaking to media here on Tuesday he said the caretaker PM should not a part of any political party. He said he has yet to hold a discussion with Pakistan Peoples Party over the issue, adding that the advisory session will be held in the presence of party chair Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and co-chairperson Asif Ali Zardari. “The general elections should be held as soon as possible,” he added.
The current government is expected to conclude its five-year term on May 31, after which the caretaker government will take over to hold general elections, which are expected to be held in July or first week of August.
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The world is turned upside down for the four lovers of Mozart’s “Così fan tutte,” and Phelim McDermott’s new staging, a co-production with the English National Opera, which opened at the Metropolitan Opera on Thursday, accomplishes that feat brilliantly. Set in the 1950s at a Coney Island-like amusement park, this “Così” visually...
He also caused a stir in 2012 when he declared in a post-match interview after a game with Granada: "I'm sad and the club know why."
Juventus declined to comment when contacted by Reuters, while Real Madrid said: "Our official comments are made through our official media channels."
Real have not issued any statement on their website about Ronaldo, although in the past days they have issued statements denying reports they have made transfer bids for Paris St Germain forwards Neymar and Kylian Mbappe.
Spanish newspaper Marca suggested on Wednesday that Ronaldo is unhappy at Real because they are searching for his successor and president Florentino Perez has publicly courted Neymar, urging the Brazilian last year to come to Madrid if he wants to win the prestigious Ballon d'Or award.
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594 young children growing up in Turkish prisons
Five hundred ninety-four children under the age of 6 are being kept with their mothers in Turkish prisons, Turkey’s Ministry of Justice said, the Diken news website reported on Tuesday.
Responding to a parliamentary question from pro-Kurdish Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP) İzmir deputy Müslüm Doğan on Tuesday, Turkey’s Justice Minister Abdulhamit Gül said as of April 2017 a total of 594 children under the age of 6 were being kept in Turkish prisons along with their mothers.
Children are taken to prison in the absence of family members to look after them. The Turkish government has launched a sweeping crackdown across the country, detaining more than 140,000 and jailing some 50,000 over alleged or real links to a July 15, 2016 coup attempt.
It has become a common occurrence that both parents are taken into custody, leaving no one to care for the children. The Turkish government, on many occasions, has detained pregnant women as well. (turkishminute.com)
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THE Pangbourne Silver Band will perform at St Michael’s Church in Sonning Common next Sunday (December 17) at 5pm.
Mulled wine and mince pies will be served in the interval. A voluntary collection will be made for the church’s advent charity, Embrace the Middle East.
The search is still on for a road-rage jogger who shoved a woman into the path of a London bus.
The Metropolitan Police force said Saturday that a man arrested earlier this week has now been “eliminated from the investigation.”
The 41-year-old American investment banker was apprehended Thursday on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm.
His lawyers later released a statement saying he wasn’t involved and could prove he was in the United States at the time of the May 5 incident.
The arrest came after police released surveillance camera footage showing a jogger in shorts and T-shirt banging into a pedestrian, who tumbled in front of a double-decker bus. The bus swerved and then stopped to avoid hitting the woman.
Police say “inquiries continue” to identify the jogger.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Kate Upton is so nice she’s made the Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover thrice.
Upton has become only the fourth woman to grace the cover three times. This year, she’s making the splash with three different covers.
Other women who did the cover three times include Tyra Banks, Heidi Klum and Christie Brinkley, who also is featured in this year’s edition with her two daughters. Elle Macpherson holds the record with five cover appearances.
Other notables in this year’s edition include former cover girl Chrissy Teigen, an expectant mother and athletes including tennis champ Serena Williams and Olympic gold medal gymnast Simone Biles.
The issue hit newsstands on Wednesday.
The Memphis Grizzlies are in the midst of the most successful stretch in franchise history. Memphis made their seventh straight playoff appearance in 2017, but the Grizzlies were eliminated in the first round for the third time in the last four years.
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BTS are returning to the stage of the Billboard Music Awards – and this time, they’re debuting a brand new single!
The awards show made the exciting revelation on Tuesday morning (April 24).
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One year ago, the South Korean superstar boy band sent ripples through social media with their historic win for Top Social Artist at the ceremony.
And now, they’re returning with something huge on May 20!
“#BBMAs 05.20 ON NBC _User: @BTS_twt /CONFIRMED WORLD TV PREMIERE OF NEW SINGLE #BTS_BBMAs,” the show declared. Who else is excited?!
Watch the teaser below!
Ramirez is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Indians, Tim Britton of The Providence Journal reports.
Ramirez went 0-for-4 with a walk and four strikeouts in Sunday's extra-innings win over the Yankees, so he'll get the day off after starting four straight games. In his place, Eduardo Nunez will take over at DH for the contest, opening up a spot for Brock Holt to start at the keystone.
Starting today, WyoRadio’s 1360 KRKK has gone all Christmas music. According to WyoRadio Operations Manager Michael Berry, the station will play nothing but holiday favorites from now through Christmas day.
“People have a couple of options to hear their holiday music”, said Berry. “They can listen on terrestrial radio at 1360-AM or they can also get the station on their mobile devices at 1360KRKK.com. We offer free mobile app downloads of all our stations at the App Store or Google play by searching for WyoRadio”.
During the holiday season, 1360 KRKK will still be the home of Rock Springs Tigers basketball and will broadcast all the Tigers and Lady Tigers games during the upcoming Flaming Gorge Classic beginning this Thursday.
On Tuesday, December 26th, 1360 KRKK will return to its recently introduced new music format of “Unforgettable Memories” from the 50’s to the 80’s. The station had been an ESPN Sports affiliate prior to its format change on December 1st.
Comet are to be the one of the first retailers in the UK to stock what's being called Europe's thinnest television.
The "next generation" in LCD technology from Hitachi offers an "ultra-thin" LCD flatscreen with a super-slim 35mm profile (minus the bezel) that is around one-third the depth of a conventional flatscreen.
As well as being thin, the Hitachi ultra-thin is ultra-light, weighing in at 10.9 kilos.
Head of brown goods at Comet, Bill Moir comments: "TV's just keep getting thinner and customers have fully embraced the change from the big black boxes of yesteryear - 95% of all the TVs we now sell are flatscreen".
"We expect this new technology to fly off the shelves as
people clamour to get their hands on this ground-breaking new bit of kit."
The 1080 HD 32-inch model (UT32MH70) will go on sale in-store and online in May for £1299.99.
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The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch which is active from this evening through Wednesday afternoon for Geauga and southern Ashtabula Counties.
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CLEVELAND - A few areas of "snizzle" (very light snow and drizzle) are apparent on Storm Fox this morning. This won't be a problem as you plan your commute this morning.
A few passing snow showers and flurries can’t be ruled out with little to no accumulation expected.
Clipper #2 arrives tonight. Everyone could get around an inch with this batch. More is expected with lake enhancement in the snowbelt. Temperatures will reach around freezing with wind chills in the low 20s.
The big story will be heavy lake effect snow on the backside of this clipper. Winds and other parameters are aligning to precede this lake effect. Travel will be very difficult within these intense snow bands.
Israel has shelved plans to deport about 40,000 African refugees, local media reported on Tuesday.
“State officials said during a Supreme Court session that they would not distribute new deportation orders, and that those already distributed would be cancelled.
“The deportation of refugees against their will is no longer being considered as a possibility.
“The Israeli government’s attempts to negotiate with Uganda or Rwanda over receiving deported asylum seekers had failed,’’ it said.
Israel faced fierce criticism from human rights groups for seeking to forcibly deport tens of thousands of mostly African asylum seekers.
Israel has until now classified the refugees, most from Sudan and Eritrea, as illegal immigrants, with asylum applications approved almost only in exceptional cases.
A new report says the Brooklyn Bridge and Washington’s Arlington Memorial Bridge are among thousands of spans considered structurally deficient.
Gunfire on busy New Jersey highway critically injures man
ELIZABETH, N.J. (AP) — Authorities say a shooting from one vehicle to another on a busy New Jersey highway sent a man to the hospital in critical condition.
The Union County prosecutor's office says the gunfire took place between 5:15 a.m. and 5:45 a.m. Saturday on Routes 1 and 9 in Elizabeth near the Newark line.
Prosecutors said gunfire from a dark-colored sport utility vehicle or pickup truck hit an occupant of a white SUV.
The driver took the 28-year-old victim to get emergency medical treatment and the Elizabeth resident was reported in critical condition at a hospital.
Anyone with information is asked to call Elizabeth police or detectives in the county prosecutor's office.
Skopje, 4 July 2018 (MIA) - There are no plans for opening migrant camps in Macedonia for now, Nicola Bertolini, Head of Cooperation at the EU Delegation told reporters on Wednesday after the event marking the completion of Food and Veterinary Agency project on bigger food safety.
Bertolini said that although there are no such projects and plans for now nothing is excluded considering that it is a matter of politics.
“I have to be sincere and to tell you that I know as much as you know. For now, there are no plans or projects for opening migrant camps in this country. As far as I am concerned, the answer is no, but like everything else in the politics, everything is subject to change. So, let’s see. There is no such plan for now,” Bertolini stated. sk/13:28
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The move was announced by Czech military leaders, who say the motion is still awaiting approval from Berlin. Defense News reports the lease is being considered as officials in Prague deliberate how to upgrade and expand the country's airlifter fleet.
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The latest trends to get that perfect look for winter are here. Beauty expert Milly Almodovar returned to WCL with remedies for dark circles and crow's feet around the eyes, dry lips and hands and dull skin - winter beauty must-haves for both women and men.For more information, visit: http://millytime.com/about/ Foreo Iris Illuminating Eye Massager, $139OLEHENRIKSEN Wonderfeel Double Cleanser, $32Bite Beauty Agave Kisses Set, $20These products are also sold separately.Artistry Signature Color Light Up Lip Gloss, $22.65Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel, $88L'occitane One For You, One For Me Hand Cream Gift Set, $54Embrace Active Scar Defense, Kits start at $45.99
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – The Montgomery County Coroner released information about the man who was found dead near the Great Miami River Friday.
Someone called the police just after 12:30 p.m Friday to report the body near the Monument Street Bridge and when police arrived at the scene they confirmed a man was dead near the river.
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The coroner identified the man as 59-year-old Samuel Logan of Dayton and said he died of multiple blunt force trauma.
The Montgomery County Coroner’s Office is still looking into the manner of his death.
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CAIRO (AP) — Madiha Yousri, an Egyptian actress known for her iconic film roles, has died. She was 97.
The state MENA news agency says Yousri suffered age-related health problems and died late on Tuesday.
Hundreds of mourners, including prominent film figures, attended Yousri's funeral, which was held Wednesday at a historic mosque in Cairo's Sayedah Nafeesa district.
Prime Minister Sherif Ismail mourned Yousri's passing and offered his condolences.
Yousri had more than 90 films to her name, dating back to the 1940s. She also starred in musicals featuring iconic Egyptian singers of the 20th century: Mohamed Abdel-Wahab, Abdel-Halim Hafez, Farid Al-Atrash and Mohamed Fawzy.
Born in 1921, Yousri was married three times. Two of her marriages were to film stars Mohamed Amin and Fawzy, with whom she co-starred in several movies.
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RICHMOND, Va - The Junior League of Richmond powers several major projects in the greater Richmond region. President of the Junior League of Richmond, Sue Patow and Special Events Assistant Chair, Susan Graham shared about the 2nd Annual 'Little Black Dress' initiative. The 2nd Annual 'Little Black Dress Initiative'
is March 19-23.
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Sunday, March 5, 2017 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Location: Sawyer Arena, 107 13th St., Bangor, Maine For more information: 207-947-0071
The Bangor Parks and Recreation Department presents the Sawyer Arena Skating Spectacular on Sunday, March 5th. Show will be held at Sawyer Arena at 107 13th St. beginning at 5:00 pm. Skaters from the Learn to Skate USA program will be performing. This show is FREE and open to the public. For more information, please contact Sawyer Arena at 947-0071.
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Despite being convicted of three felonies by a unanimous jury on all counts, former Stanford swimmer Brock Turner served only 90 days after assaulting his victim behind a dumpster. Many members of the legal community questioned Judge Aaron Persky’s sentencing decision, and over 94,000 voters in the county signed a petition to add his recall to this June’s ballot.
We deserve judges who take sexual assault seriously, and there is no valid reason why we would need to retain an elected judge who we no longer trust to do so. We are not a “lynch mob” and we are not on a “witch hunt,” as opponents of Persky’s recall crudely claim.
We are voters frustrated with an elected official’s poor decision making. We are simply exercising our rights to remove him from a seat of elected authority.
I encourage everyone in the county who is eligible to vote yes to recall Judge Persky.
Kathy Diefenbach
Morgan Hill
CASWELL BEACH, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina man has drowned during a family trip to a beach.
Caswell Beach police Captain Sam Massey tells local media that 39-year-old Telley Knight of Clayton went missing for about 15 minutes Saturday afternoon at a public beach. He was eventually pulled out of the water by some swimmers a few yards down from where his family last saw him.
Massey says that several first responders and CPR-trained bystanders tried to resuscitate Knight until paramedics took him to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Massey says that a state chief medical examiner ruled the death an accidental drowning.
SUKKUR - The 6th death anniversary of founder of the Al-Shifa Trust Hospital Lt General (r) Jahandad Khan was observed at Al Shifa Trust Hospital here on Tuesday.
It was attended by notables, donors and prominent members of the civil society. Administrator of the hospital Colonel (r) Masood-ul-Hassan paid rich tributes to late Jahandad Khan for his selfless services in mitigating the problems of vulnerable people. He said that he was recipient of Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Military), Sitara-i-Risalat and Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Civil) Awards, adding that Jahandad was also conferred with many international awards in recognition of his outstanding contribution in the field of prevention of blindness.
Masood said that Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospitals, founded in 1985 by Lt Gen (r) Jahandad Khan, were one of the largest eye care centers in Pakistan, which treated more than 0.5 million patients a year, and under Jahandad Al-Shifa reached heights of achievement.
Special prayers and Quran-Khawani were also held for the departed soul.
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First steps in expelling Sen. Troy Brown start Wednesday
BATON ROUGE – The first step in disciplining state Senator Troy Brown and possibly expelling him from the senate could start Wednesday.
The Senate Select Committee on Discipline and Expulsion will meet at 10 a.m. to decide if Brown should be removed from his position.
Last month, Brown spent a weekend in jail to fulfill a 38-hour sentence for biting his wife. He pleaded no contest to domestic abuse battery charges for the incident that happened in July. The charge is a misdemeanor.
Brown entered the plea instead of going to trial. He was fined $300 in addition to jail time and community service. He was also placed on three months of probation.
Brown was previously arrested for punching a woman in the eye during a fight in New Orleans in 2015.
Two resolutions are now on the table to either expel Brown or suspend him for six weeks.
April 12 (Reuters) -
* Select Energy Services Inc sees IPO of 10.6 million shares of class A common stock to be priced between $15 and $18 per share - SEC filing
* Select Energy Services Inc - intends to contribute all of IPO net proceeds to SES Holdings in exchange for SES Holdings Llc units Source text for Eikon: (bit.ly/2o4NYWk) Further company coverage: [Select Energy Services Inc]
INDIANA -- Where else but Indiana would you see a preseason basketball poll released on the 4th of July? ...And where else would anyone care. Nevertheless, the HickoryHusker.com releases its 24th a...
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WYTV) – Under a lot of stress these days? Relax! That may be easier said than done, but stress can have a major impact on your heart.
Stress was already known to increase blood pressure and cause other health problems, but recent studies show that it can directly increase the risk of heart attack and cardiovascular disease.
How damaging can chronic stress be on your heart? How can you relieve your stress?
Dr. Shayesteh joined 33 WYTV Daybreak to explain the link between stress and heart disease and give tips on how to relax.
Click here for a complete list of nutrition segments with Dr. Shayesteh.
Maple Ridge’s Stan Guy will be competing at the 30th annual B.C. Historic Motor Races at the Mission Raceway Park road course Aug. 19-20.
Guy races in a 1969 Datsun 510, No. 510.
The B.C. Historic Motor Races is the largest vintage race in western Canada, with cars will be coming from Alberta, Washington and Montana, as well as all the B.C. vintage racers.
Returning in 2017 will be the popular “Ride in a Real Racing Car,” where fans for a nominal contribution to the Mission Hospice Society can get rides on the track in a real racing car.
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Econ Technologies has released ChronoSync 4.8.6, adding support for the Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage service. The synchronization and backup app also adds new Dock menu items for faster access to the ChronoSync Organizer and Scheduled Task Manager windows, improves the accuracy of the “percentComplete” reported by a Sync Task, fixes a few bugs related to Google Cloud connections, resolves a potential hang when monitoring the startup of ChronoAgentLocal, and eliminates the duplicate ChronoSync Organizer window entry from the Window menu. ($49.99 new for ChronoSync with a 20 percent discount for TidBITS members, free update, 48.9 MB, release notes, 10.10+)
April 28 North West Company Inc
* THE NORTH WEST COMPANY INC TO ACQUIRE NORTH STAR AIR
* NORTH WEST WILL PAY FOR PURCHASE PRICE AND FOLLOW-ON INVESTMENTS IN CASH, FINANCED THROUGH EXISTING CREDIT FACILITIES
* DEAL FOR CAD$31 MILLION
* EXPECTS TO MAKE IMMEDIATE FOLLOW-ON INVESTMENTS OF APPROXIMATELY CAD$14 MILLION FOR ADDITIONAL AIRPLANE AND HUB CAPACITY
* IN AGGREGATE, INVESTMENTS EXPECTED TO DELIVER ABOUT $8 MILLION OF EBITDA PLUS ABOUT $2 MILLION IN AVOIDED CARRIER COST INCREASES Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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A cash register was stolen from a cellphone kiosk at Newport Centre mall, a store manager told Jersey City police. The manager of Cricket Wireless said that one of his employees closed up the kiosk at 6 p.m. on Sunday, but when the manager arrived Monday morning, one of the two cash registers at the kiosk was missing, according to a police report.
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BRIGANTINE — City Council introduced two ordinances May 16 that, if adopted, would help homeowners replace bulkheads along the city’s back bay…
Sarah Goodpaster of Wild Wing Cafe is here to show us some of what they have to offer, and to talk about how they can help you with your tailgating.
Sarah tells us that Wild Wing Cafe has much more than just food!
Chris and Sarah are exciting to see how wild you can get for the photo contest!
A driver of a blue Mercedes hit several pedestrians on South End Road, Rainham.
The incident has left a two-year-old boy in a critical condition, and two women with non-life threatening injuries.
The driver of the car was arrested at the scene on suspicion of drug-driving.
Members of the public assisted in arresting a suspect at the scene.
Today, acting Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia Karen Karapetyan met with Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan.
A range of issues related to the cooperation between the two Armenian states were on the agenda.
The current internal political situation in Armenia was touched upon during the meeting. The sides highlighted the necessity of maintaining stability in the country and ensuring its normal functioning.
Please, wear white after Labor Day -- heck, before and during it, too! Let these stars show you how.
An Atlanta doctor has pleaded guilty to falsifying medical examination records for commercial truck drivers.
Court records show 72-year-old Dr. Anthony Lefteris pleaded guilty last week to counts of falsifying documents and entering false information into U.S. Department of Transportation records.
U.S. Attorney John Horn says Lefteris was charged with examining commercial drivers to make sure they were fit to drive safely, but he didn’t do the examinations and falsified the test results.
The tests Lefteris failed to administer included vision and hearing exams, as well as urine testing. He then completed medical examination forms with false figures for those tests.
Lefteris is scheduled for sentencing Aug. 28.
April 24 (Reuters) - Buckeye Partners LP:
* BUCKEYE PARTNERS LP SAYS CEO CLARK C. SMITH'S 2017 TOTAL COMPENSATION WAS $9.3 MILLION VERSUS $9.1 MILLION IN 2016 – SEC FILING Source text: bit.ly/2K98Ibo Further company coverage:
The Steilacoom Summer Concert’s in the Park series will be held at Pioneer Park (1700 Commercial St) at 6:30 pm on Wednesdays.
August 16 – America’s Band (Army)
August 23 – Wally & The Beaves (Golden age of Rock & Roll)
August 30 – Danny Vernon (The Illusion of Elvis)
2017 Sponsors: The Town of Steilacoom and Sound View Senior Living.
The Steilacoom Community Center (2301Worthington St. Steilacoom) is the alternate weather site. No marijuana or alcoholic beverages are permitted in any Town of Steilacoom Parks. For more information call 581-1076.
A benefit show, hosted by FTAM Productions, is happening at High Dive (701 E. Center St.) this Friday, April 21 at 8 p.m.
Punks Want Nice Things (For Other People Who Deserve It) benefits the Maccanon Brown Homeless Sanctuary, a five-story building that will provide daytime shelter and services for Milwaukee’s homeless and at-risk population.
Gauss, Raffle House, Beach Burial, Kate Moths and Lilyan will all perform.
Lake Isabella Fishing Derby this weekend
People from all over will be driving up the canyon this weekend for the Lake Isabella Fishing Derby.
FILE - In this Feb. 19, 2016, file photo, Ethan Couch is led by sheriff deputies after a juvenile court hearing in Fort Worth, Texas.
Ethan Couch, the teenager who lawyers argued the 'affluenza' defense , is scheduled to be released from jail on April 2.
That's according to David McClelland with the Tarrant County Sheriff's Office.
In April of 2016, Couch was ordered to spend 180 days in county jail for each of the four causes, or charges, transferred to adult court — one for each of the four crash victims.
The sentences were to be served consecutively. He was then given ten years probation.
If Couch violates his probation during that time, he could get up to 10 years in prison for each of the four people killed in the crash.
An expert called by the defense used the term 'affluenza' during sentencing saying Couch was coddled into a sense of irresponsibility.
Couch's mother, Tonya, was charged with hindering the apprehension of a felon and money laundering for fleeing to Mexico with her son.
As a lawyer, Charlie Flanagan has had to deal with divorces and knows there's "no such thing as an easy one". http://www.independent.ie/business/brexit/eu-sees-our-unique-circumstances-but-the-irish-question-must-be-dealt-with-early-in-the-talks-35628265.html As a lawyer, Charlie Flanagan has had to deal with divorces and knows there's "no such thing as an easy one".
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Incoming White House press secretary Sean Spicer is defending cryptic comments by President-elect Donald Trump that he knows “things that other people don’t know” when it comes to allegations of Russian hacking.
Spicer tells Fox News Channel’s “Fox & Friends” that Trump is getting national security briefings “on a daily basis” and “there doesn’t seem to be conclusive evidence” Russians were behind the hacking of Democratic emails during the election.
Spicer also dismissed on Monday a report released by the FBI and Homeland Security Department supporting the accusations against Russia, calling it a “how-to” manual on basic cybersecurity for Democrats.
In an interview on NBC’s “Today Show,” Spicer said President Barack Obama only punished Russia after Democrat Hillary Clinton lost the election and that the recent sanctions were politically motivated.
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PHILADELPHIA — Eagles star quarterback Carson Wentz has a torn left ACL and will miss rest of the season and playoffs, coach Doug Pederson confirmed. Wentz, a favorite in the NFL MVP race, had an MRI on Monday that revealed the severity of the injury.
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Today
Mainly cloudy. A few peeks of sunshine possible. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. High near 80F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph..
Tonight
Scattered thunderstorms. Low 68F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Drive along the Pilot Butte Canal in Redmond in the spring and you'll see ground squirrels scurry frantically back and forth across the road. Chubby rock chucks sprint from rock to rock.
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× Monday Chicago-area hydrologic river stages and flood/advisory forecasts
Sunday’s heavy rains over the area north and west of Chicago have caused segments of the Rock, Kishwaukee, Des Plaines and Fox Rivers to rise, and while flooding is not anticipated those rivers may approach bankfull and Flood Advisories have been issued. Rainfall was not as heavy south and east of Chicago, so rivers there are nearly steady or falling – Minor Flooding continues on the Kankakee River at Shelby affecting Lake and Newton Counties in Indiana and the Illinois River at LaSalle affecting Bureau, LaSalle and Putnam Counties in Illinois. Rivers in flood or under a flood Advisory are depicted in green strips on the highlighted map.
Following are the latest river stages/flood forecasts compiled by the Chicago National Weather Service Forecast Office…
WORTHINGTON, Ohio (AP) - An Ohio man says he was trying to set a good example for his children when he turned in $14,000 he found on the side of the road.
WBNS-TV reports (http://bit.ly/2oGSCeU ) Jake Bowers found the money April 8 as he drove his family to a park in Worthington, a Columbus suburb.
Bowers said when he initially saw the bag on the roadside, he thought it might contain someone's laptop. Instead, it was filled with $100 bills.
Bowers took the bag to the Worthington police station, and it was returned to its owner.
A police report says the owner had taken the cash to a car dealer but left without buying a vehicle. He told police he must have left it on top of his car and driven off.
The Philippines said on Thursday its withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC) could be "the beginning of the end" for the institution, as more countries would follow suit and non-members would be discouraged from joining.
Peter Moskowitz reveals why gentrification is about much more than just fancy coffee shops. Donate to order this gift now!
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In a galaxy not very far away at all, Star Wars fans can hop on board the famed Millennium Falcon.
The latest flick in the Star Wars Saga, Solo: A Star Wars Story, opens in theaters May 25, but Northern Kentucky University is already feeling the force.
The university is hosting a replica of the ship that made the Kessel Run in 12 parsecs beginning April 27 lasting through April 29.
The exhibit is to promote the latest Star Wars prequel movie and will be constructed by skilled Jedi, we mean builders, to recreate the Falcon's cockpit and all the details seen in the movie.
Space scoundrels can grab their best Wookie pals and experience the free exhibit from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
After leaving NKU, the exhibit will jump into hyperdrive and jet off to Atlanta, Dnver, Salt Lake City, and L.A.
NKU says tickets will be served on a first-come first serve basis, but beware of Jedi mind tricks.
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VIGO COUNTY, Ind. (WTHI) - Kids are exploring music this summer through a special camp.
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Tuesday's Art Sampler class was called 'Movin and Groovin.'
The Community School of the Arts at Indiana State University holds camps like these throughout the summer.
They allow students to get a new view through several kinds of art.
Instructors hope the students take away important lessons.
"We've been doing a lot of folk dances that go from different countries. So we're just teaching dances and trying to incorporate a little culture and stuff they can take back with them and know for the rest of their lives," Instructor Brooke Meadows said.
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Labour MEP Jude Kirton-Darling says that despite low unemployment levels, one in ten workers in the North-East of England is in precarious work.
The region is the UK's "capital of zero-hours contracts", she adds.
She says the petitions committee heard evidence that zero-hours contracts fall within the remit of the EU's part-time workers directive, and calls for action.
Estonian Liberal Yana Toom says the shift to more flexible working patterns was "not forseen" in current EU legislation in this area.
"We need to adapt", she says - and calls for "gaps" in current laws to be closed.
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) – Authorities say a 52-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of fatally stabbing her father-in-law, whose body was found after a fire broke out at his San Miguel County home.
Ruth Rivera was jailed Friday. She faces charges of murder and tampering with evidence.
New Mexico State Police say officers had responded to 81-year-old Arthur Rivera’s home Wednesday after receiving a report of a man who had fallen.
Officers arrived to find the house full of smoke from a fire that started from a gas stove in the kitchen.
Arthur Rivera’s body was found in his bedroom.
An autopsy determined he had multiple stab wounds to his torso and face.
According to police, Ruth Rivera said her father-in-law had fallen and she was helping him when the house caught fire.
Turzilli signed a contract with the Giants on Monday.
Turzilli takes the place of WR Kevin Norwood, who was recently waived with a hip injury. With the Giants, he'll likely be competing with five or six other players to fill the final slots on the wideout depth chart.
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Pope Francis meets with prelates from the Archdiocese of Lyon, France, at the Vatican, Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017. (L'Osservatore Romano/Pool Photo via AP)
Air Canada is apologizing to a Prince Edward Island family after the airline bumped a 10-year-old boy from a flight.
READ MORE: What are your rights on an overbooked flight?
Brett Doyle booked four tickets from Charlottetown to Costa Rica for his family last August.
A day before the vacation during March break, Doyle says he checked his family in for the flight online, but could not select a seat for his son.
After hours on the phone with Air Canada, Doyle’s wife drove to the airport and was told the flight was oversold and their son had been bumped.
The family drove to Moncton to catch a different Air Canada flight to meet the Costa Rica flight in Montreal, but when that flight was cancelled they were forced to drive to Halifax and stay overnight in a hotel.
Air Canada said in an email that the airline has apologized to the Doyle family, and that the situation should not have occurred.
Burnley boss Sean Dyche praises his team for "digging in" and doing the "ugly parts" as they scored a late equaliser against Premier League leaders Manchester City to earn a 1-1 draw at Turf Moor.
MATCH REPORT: Burnley 1-1 Man City
Watch highlights on Match of the Day, Saturday 3rd February at 22:30 GMT on BBC One and the BBC Sport website & app.
NILES, Ohio (WYTV) – Trumbull County’s Department of Job and Family Services is holding a job and career fair this Thursday.
More than 50 local and regional employers will be at the Eastwood Mall in Niles. The job fair is open to the public and runs from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Those going should bring a resume and be ready for interviews on the spot.
Pre-registration is open through the Ohio Means Jobs website.
HARRISONVILLE, Mo. (AP) — A man connected to two Kansas City-area women who disappeared about 10 years apart has been charged with murder in their deaths.
Kylr Yust was charged Thursday with two counts of first-degree murder and two counts of abandoning a corpse in the deaths of 17-year-old Kara Kopetsky of Belton and 21-year-old Jessica Runions of Raymore. He is being held on $1 million bond.
Yust had long been a suspect in the two deaths. Runions was seen leaving a gathering with Yust before she disappeared in September 2016.
Kopetsky had filed a protection order against Yust in April 2007, a month before she went missing after walking out of Belton High School.
The remains of Kopetsky and Runions were found in April in a rural area near Belton.
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The Oklahoma City Thunder and Utah Jazz resume their first-round NBA playoff matchup Monday night in Salt Lake City, where the Jazz will take a 3-1 series lead if they win.
After winning the series opener, the Thunder have struggled to slow down the Jazz, and Utah’s star rookie guard Donovan Mitchell, in particular.
Russell Westbrook and Co. need a Game 4 victory or the Thunder could be planning their summer vacations pretty soon.
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When: Monday, April 23 at 10:30 p.m. ET
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The Pooler Police Department is asking the public's help to find a vehicle that was involved in a fatal hit and run just after 9:00, Sunday night.
Police responded to the crash involving a motorcycle on I-95 near the 103-mile marker, at 9:10 p.m. Officers are currently looking for the suspect vehicle - a dark-colored Ford Mustang - possibly a 2010-2014 model with front-end damage. They say the damage to the front of the car may look similar to a pedestrian or large animal strike. The car was last seen traveling southbound from the 103-mile marker.
If anyone has information or comes into contact with this suspect vehicle or one that resembles a similar vehicle that may have been involved, please contact Lt. Tyson with Pooler PD at 912.748.7333, or e-mail him at gtyson@pooler-ga.gov.
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A roughly 20-foot-long gray whale washed up on Gray Whale Cove State Beach in Montara over the weekend.On Sunday, a team from the Marine Mammal Center went out to collect skin samples and found the mammal's back tail — or fluke — was missing, said Giancarlo Rulli, spokesman for the Sausalito-based center.The team also found evidence of shark bites, which were likely incurred after death, Rulli noted.Rulli said the whale was so far decomposed that the team couldn't determine the sex of the animal or perform a necropsy to determine the cause of death."(It) was likely tumbling in the surf for a couple weeks," he said.Based on the size, the center has determined that whale was a young calf.Due to the state of decomposition, Rulli said the whale will most likely be left on the beach to continue to decompose.
A lawyer for a paraplegic murderer is suing the NYPD for records of how the department treats disabled prisoners after the city went back on a $45,000 settlement of a suit claiming cops locked the killer in a cell without his wheelchair.
Amy Jane Agnew, attorney for Wayne Stewart, 38, sued the NYPD last week, seeking all complaints made by wheelchair-bound suspects against the police. Agnew says she believes cops routinely violate disabled prisoners’ civil rights.
Stewart, who is now serving 33 years to life for murder, claimed in his Manhattan federal suit that he got sepsis after cops laid him face-down on the floor of a cell at the 25th Precinct station house in July 2014.
A city Law Department spokesman said the settlement was withdrawn because Stewart refused to drop a second personal-injury suit over the same incident.
VANCOUVER — BC Lions offensive co-ordinator Khari Jones, special teams co-ordinator Marcello Simmons and defensive line coach Robin Ross will not return in 2018, the club announced on Saturday.
The releases are the first personnel moves made by new general manager Ed Hervey, who was hired by the Lions on Nov. 30.
“We are grateful for the contributions these gentlemen have made to our organization and we wish them the best in the future,” said head coach Wally Buono.
The moves come after a disappointing season that saw the Lions finish last in the CFL’s West Division at 7-11 with Buono in a dual coach/GM role.
BC had an encouraging 5-2 start to the 2017 season but injuries and inconsistent play saw the team spiral to a 2-9 finish to miss the playoffs for the first time since 1996.
The alleged incidents predate the global spread of the #MeToo and #Timesup campaigns.
Carballo was initially fearful that complaining about Lee's actions would negatively affect her career, according to the law firm representing her.
"After seeing other women fight to be treated with dignity and respect, I decided, me too," Carballo said in a statement released by the Chicago-based firm Cunningham Lopez LLP.
The lawsuit is seeking at least $50,000, as well as punitive damages and attorney's fees for each of the five counts.
Lee has faced a similar claim before. In January, the Daily Mail reported on allegations of sexual assault and harassment by nurses who cared for Lee at his Los Angeles home.
Lee's representatives denied those allegations.
The comic book legend has also been the subject of rumors of elder abuse in the hands of associates and his daughter, and has denied those claims as well.
Ex-prosecutor becomes first black leader of Louisiana ACLU
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NEW ORLEANS (AP) - A former prosecutor and Louisiana Supreme Court staffer will be the first black executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Louisiana.
The New Orleans Advocate reports 36-year-old Alanah Odoms Hebert starts Monday, succeeding the retired Marjorie Esman.
In the wake of the organization's successful legislative push for criminal justice reform last year, Hebert says she hopes to continue to tackle Louisiana's status as a top incarcerator and expand the group's focus on issues like gay rights.
The New Jersey native has somewhat of an atypical background for the group, which often spars with prosecutors. She says she joined the Orleans Parish District Attorney's office with idealistic hopes, but felt she became "complicit" in pursuing harsh penalties.
She's also served as the state Supreme Court's deputy general counsel.
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) – A Southwest Airlines pilot has been arrested on a weapons charge in New York after airport security officers found a loaded handgun in his carry-on bag.
Albany County Sheriff Craig Apple says 55-year-old Erik Gibson was slated to pilot a flight to Tampa, Florida, on Monday morning when Transportation Security Administration officers found the gun during routine screening.
Apple says Gibson, who’s from Louisiana, told authorities he forgot he was carrying the gun. He had flown to Albany from New Orleans on Sunday but had gone through a crew line that didn’t have security screening.
Apple said Gibson was charged with misdemeanor weapon possession and released on $200 bail.
Officials don’t know if he has a lawyer, and Southwest didn’t reply to an email seeking comment.
It was the second gun found by Albany baggage screeners in four weeks.
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German goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has revealed why his club Bayern Munich loves playing against Arsenal.
According to the 30-year-old, Bayern thrive against teams like the Gunners.
“Arsenal are a team that want to play,” said the goalkeeper.
“They are strong but you will get more free space to play.
“We are a team that likes to let the ball circulate and take advantage of this space.
“That is why it will be nice for the supporters to watch.”
Bell had two receptions for seven yards on two targets in Sunday's 31-24 loss at Carolina.
Bell played 31 of the offense's 74 snaps, as he saw playing time with No. 2 tight end David Morgan sidelined with a concussion. Bell is unlikely to make a notable impact in the passing game even if Morgan remains sidelined.
Uber Self-Driving Car Struck and Killed Arizona Woman While in Autonomous Mode The incident took place in Tempe, Arizona, on Sunday evening. Uber immediately suspended its self-driving cars as the incident is investigated, including Pittsburgh, San Francisco, Toronto and the greater Phoenix area. Some incredibly sad news out of Arizona,” Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi tweeted. “We‘re thinking of the victim‘s family as we work with local law enforcement to understand what happened. The National Transportation Safety Board is opening an investigation into the death and is sending a small team of investigators to Tempe, spokesman Eric Weiss said.
Just like everyone in the world, people of Turkey were also celebrating the start of New Year but little did they know that they were heading to celebrate the last day of their life. More than two dozen foreign nationals celebrating the start of the New Year in Istanbul were the victims of the terror attack at a nightclub. As per reports, around 39 were killed and 40 others were injured during an armed attack at a nightclub in Istanbul on early Sunday.
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AUSTIN, Minn. – It’s 20 years of probation and a $5,000 fine for a Mower County man caught with drugs near a school.
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24-year-old Brandon Michael Zarate of Austin pleaded guilty to 3rd degree drug possession – methamphetamine in a school zone. He was charged after law enforcement said he delivered meth to a confidential informant in May 2017. Authorities said they believe the drug was kept at Zarate’s home, which is close to Sumner Elementary School.
In addition to his probation and fine, Zarate was ordered Monday to perform 40 hours of community service.
The jackpot for Powerball continues to grow and the estimate for Wednesday’s drawing is $430 million.
This is the third time this year that the Powerball jackpot has exceeded $400 million.
A man in California won a jackpot worth $447.8 million in June, which amounted to $279 million in cash. In February, an anonymous winner in Indiana hit a $435.3 million jackpot and collected $263.5 million in cash.
In 2016, three winners in California, Florida and Tennessee hit the whopping $1.5 billion jackpot. See the full list of winners here.
The last Powerball drawing was Saturday and the winning numbers were 20-24-26-35-49 and Powerball was 19.
In Connecticut, there were 33,665 winners Wednesday and one person got four numbers, plus Powerball to win $50,0000. The other prizes ranged from $4 to $200.
The next drawing will be at 10:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time Wednesday.
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The situation on the Korean Peninsula risks to move into a "hot phase", Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov warned on Monday, the Interfax news agency reported.
MOSCOW: The situation on the Korean Peninsula risks to move into a "hot phase", Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov warned on Monday, the Interfax news agency reported.
Lavrov was speaking after a trilateral meeting between the foreign ministers of Russia, India and China. He said all three countries did not want tensions on the Korean Peninsula to escalate any further, Interfax reported.
(Reporting by Andrey Ostroukh; Writing by Polina Nikolskaya; Editing by Andrew Osborn)
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) _ Authorities say two men have been charged in connection with the fatal shooting during an event at a St. Paul park over the weekend.
Twenty-seven-year-old Nougai Xiong, of St. Paul, is charged in Ramsey County District Court with second-degree murder in the death of 19-year-old Jacky Vue, of St. Paul.
Twenty-eight-year-old Yang Xiong, of La Crosse, Wisconsin, is charged with aiding and abetting the shooting.
The shooting happened Sunday afternoon at the annual Hmong Freedom Festival at Como Park. Authorities say thousands were at the event.
Court documents show that a gang member who was involved in the fight told police that it occurred because the suspects were Asian Crips, and he and his group were Oroville Mono Boys.
Nicaraguan authorities have released some student protesters arrested during anti-government demonstrations over the past week as President Daniel Ortega seeks to lower tensions.
With freshly shaved heads and some bearing bruises they said were inflicted by police during their captivity, students were dropped along a highway on the outskirts of the capital.
The police said in a statement Tuesday that students were handed over to their families and religious committees.
Ortega on Sunday repealed a social security overhaul that would have increased contributions and reduced pensions. The changes triggered protests that soon spread beyond the social security system. Right groups say at least 30 people died.
Pablo Cuevas of the Permanent Commission on Human Rights accused police of violating students’ due process and being guilty of beatings and theft.
Shares of D-Mart operator, Avenue Supermarts, closed over 5 percent lower on Tuesday as investors booked profits.
Shareholders could have sold scrips after the 30-day lock in period for anchor investors ended on April 17.
Anchor investors had raised Rs 561 crore from anchor investors during the initial public offering (IPO).
The stock had a stellar debut and doubled investors’ wealth on the listing day.
The scrip listed at Rs 604.4 on the BSE, up 102 percent over issue price of Rs 299.
Investors earned huge returns on their money invested in the issue. One lot of 50 shares at issue price of Rs 299 cost Rs 14,950 for an investor. At listing price of Rs 610, the total value of investment jumped Rs 30,500.
(CNN) Anderson Cooper is devoting a full hour Friday night to telling the stories of the 58 people who were killed in the Las Vegas massacre.
"There will be no breaking news about the man behind the deadliest mass shooting in modern American history. Nothing about the weapons he used, the targets he chose, the tactics he employed or the motives he may have had. We're setting that aside deliberately to bring you the stories that we think too often get lost in the moment-to-moment coverage," Cooper says in the introduction to the program.
"We don't believe that history should remember the name of those who took the lives of others. We hope history remembers the name of all those who lost their lives" he adds.
The commercial-free special, "Las Vegas Lost: The Victims Remembered," airs at 9 p.m. on CNN.
We had Joe Budden co-hosting here for a week earlier this year, right after his now infamous situation with the Migos. Well it looks like months later, the Migos still have no love for jump off Joe Budden.
Just last week in a promo of the Quality Control album release, we hear a light jab at Budden in snippet of one of the songs saying, “If a n***a hating, call him Joe Budden (p***y!).” To that, Joe laughed it off and reminded us that he is retired and won’t partake in any Migos beef.
Well now Quavo has released what looks to be art work for a new single. This artwork features Joe Budden with a “Pump It Up” tattoo, rocks in his hand, an ‘Everyday Struggle’ wife beater and some Migos jewlery.
I F A N I G G A H A T I N C A L L E M J O E B U D D E N #ICETRAY T H A G A N G N E W S I N G L E A L E R T 🚨 A post shared by QuavoHuncho (@quavohuncho) on Dec 10, 2017 at 11:19am PST
Can the Migos get Joe Budden out of retirement?
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TORONTO, April 24 (Reuters) - Canada’s main stock index fell on Tuesday as lower oil prices weighed on energy shares, while investors worried about the prospect of higher global borrowing costs after the U.S. 10-year yield hit the 3 percent level for the first time in four years.
The Toronto Stock Exchange’s S&P/TSX composite index unofficially closed down 75.06 points, or 0.5 percent, at 15,477.00. Eight of the index’s 10 main groups ended lower. (Reporting by Fergal Smith Editing by Tom Brown)
Brisbane: Australia will play Germany in the opening round of the Davis Cup World Group on hard court in Brisbane in February, organisers said Monday.
The tie is expected to pit two of the world's leading young players against each other – Australia's Nick Kyrgios and Germany's Alexander Zverev, the current world number four.
Kyrgios led Australia to the Davis Cup semi-finals this year, while Zverev had his best year on tour, winning 55 matches and five titles, including two ATP Masters 1000 trophies.
"Our tie against Germany will be no mean feat and the boys will need to be in their very best form," Australia captain Lleyton Hewitt said.
The clash will take place from 2 to 4 February at the Pat Rafter Arena.
The manufacturers of Ambien issued a tweet in response to Roseanne Barr's claim that the popular sedative was to blame for her racist tweet.
According to the US Geological Survey, the epicenter of the earthquake was located in the Hindu Kush Region in Afghanistan at the depth of 180 kilometre. (Source: Google map) According to the US Geological Survey, the epicenter of the earthquake was located in the Hindu Kush Region in Afghanistan at the depth of 180 kilometre. (Source: Google map)
A 5.5 magnitude earthquake jolted various cities of Pakistan, including Islamabad and Lahore in the wee hours of Tuesday.mPeople came out of their homes in panic and started reciting verses from the Holy Quran. No loss of life was reported due to earthquake, Dunya News reported.
According to the US Geological Survey, the epicenter of the earthquake was located in the Hindu Kush Region in Afghanistan at the depth of 180 kilometre.
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Brook will return to the Sheffield Arena on the third of March against Sergey Rabchenko.
“The Spence defeat cut deep and it took me some time to come to terms with it but now I’m back with a new challenge…”
Kell Brook’s return was announced by Eddie Hearn. The former Welterweight world champion has moved up to Light Middleweight. He will return in the Sheffield Arena on the third of March. In the opposing corner will be Sergey Rabchenko. The Belarusian reached his highest point as European champion which included beating Ryan Rhodes. His losses have come against Anthony Mundine and Tony Harrison.
“I can’t wait to get back in there and it’s going to be special returning to the arena,” Brook told Sky Sports. “The Spence defeat cut deep and it took me some time to come to terms with it but now I’m back with a new challenge at super-welterweight.
“This is a dangerous fight for my return but I want to jump straight back in at world level and I think our styles will gel for an electric fight.”
Vascular Surgery 2019 Conference highlights the theme “Advancements & key-innovations in the treatment of Venous diseases”. Vascular Surgery 2019 is an event intended to provide an exclusive platform for new researchers, scholars, vascular surgeons, physicians, students and Residents and also General Surgeons, Angiology Specialists, Phlebologists, Interventional Radiologists, Vascular Medicine Specialists, Dermatologists, Nurses, Technicians and all others interested in the management of venous disease to present and discuss the most recent innovations, trends, and concerns, practical trials faced and the solutions adopted in the concerned field. The two days of educational program will include keynote presentations, oral presentations, and poster presenters on the advanced techniques.
First BanCorp in San Juan, Puerto Rico, has been freed from a longstanding regulatory order.
The $11.9 billion-asset company said in a press release Thursday that the Federal Reserve had terminated a 2010 written agreement.
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Baker house considered total loss after midnight fire
BAKER - Firefighters responded to a house fire on Comite Drive near Plank Road just after midnight Wednesday morning.
Firefighters tell WBRZ that the home was not occupied at the time of the fire. The flames caused significant damage to the home and officials determined it was a total loss.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
The “IT” reboot hit theaters on September 8th. On the exact same day, Burger King started trolling McDoanld’s by playing into people’s fear of clowns as a way of encouraging customers to opt for the flame-grilled burgers at BK.
*Sees clown*
Nope.
*Goes to BK* — Burger King (@BurgerKing) September 9, 2017
We aren’t exactly sure how the Burger King mascot is less creepy than the McDonald’s clown, but for the hilarity…we’ll go with it.
The trolling didn’t just stick to Twitter. Burger King upped their game and put ads in movie theaters, presumably before “IT” screenings. Here’s a pic from inside a theater courtesy of Reddit user cynical_sonofabitch.
Ok, BK, keep it coming!
American singer-songwriter Wrabel is making a stop in Portland.
The musician’s hit song “11 Blocks” has been viewed nearly 2 million times on YouTube.
MORE got the chance to talk with Wrabel live in studio.
Wrabel will be playing at the Doug Fir Lounge on Monday at 7 p.m.
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As noted by WWE, Asuka is scheduled to debut at the TLC PPV later this month and the speculation is that she will either face Emma, Alicia Fox or Nia Jax in a singles match or team up with Bayley and Sasha Banks to take on the aforementioned trio in a six-woman tag team match.
At this point, it appears as if Finn Balor is being "groomed" for a match against Brock Lesnar at Survivor Series in one of the main events on the show. While nothing is confirmed, Lesnar is scheduled back for that PPV and Balor has recently begun talking of winning the Universal title as his goal. Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Subscription information & prices available at f4wonline.com
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After accidentally being exposed to HIV‚ an academic chose to return to his family home to deal with the trauma. But before he could recover‚ he was dealt another blow - he was dismissed by the Vaal University of Technology.
But Dr Pieter Wynand Conradie‚ a lecturer in the university’s Information and Communication Technology Department‚ challenged his dismissal. And last week the Labour Court ruled in his favour.
Details of the case were revealed in Judge Anton Steenkamp's ruling which was handed down last week.
In January 2015 Conradie was exposed to the HIV after an accident. Conradie sought medical treatment in the form of post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) and was placed on antiretroviral (ARV) treatment.
According to Steenkamp he returned to work in February "but his physical and mental state was deteriorating" and he decided to "recuperate'' at his parents' home in Worcester. Conradie "handed over his supervisory duties to a colleague''‚ Steenkamp noted.
In Maryland, a rapist has the right to stop his victim from putting her child up for adoption. He can also legally involve himself in the child's life until the child turns 18 years old.
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The killing of 35-year-old Palestinian scientist Fadi al-Batsh in the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur has taken the wraps off a covert programme of targeted killings of Palestinians deemed a threat by Israel (…) According to the Israeli investigative journalist Ronen Bergman, who is one of the foremost experts on Israeli intelligence and author of the book Rise and Kill First, the murder of al-Batsh bears all the hallmarks of a Mossad operation. CONTINUE READING
CLAREMORE, OK (AP) — A northeast Oklahoma couple has been arrested following a Snapchat image of a baby in a laundry bag that was hanging from a door handle.
The Claremore Daily Progress reports that 23-year-old Paul Chuckluck and 21-year-old Johnnie Gaghins were booked into Rogers County Jail on Monday. They face possible charges of child abuse or neglect.
Hominy police alerted the Claremore Police Department about the photo’s appearance on Snapchat, a social media app. Claremore police obtained a copy of the picture and found that Chuckluck and Gaghins were the baby’s parents.
Police allege that Chuckluck placed the nine-month-old inside a mesh laundry bag, tied a knot and hung the bag on a door handle. Records say Gaghin said she thought it was funny and took a photo of the child.
Salt Lake had tied the score in the third on a two-out, two-run single by Rey Navarro, and the Bees took the lead when Ramon Flores led off the sixth with his sixth home run of the season. One out later, Shane Robinson doubled to right field.With two outs, Nolan Fontana walked and both runners advanced on a double steal and then scored on a single to center by Dustin Ackley. Tony Sanchez followed with a single to right, and Eric Young, Jr. drove in Ackley with a single to center. Both Sanchez and Young came home when Sacramento second baseman Ali Castillo dropped a pop fly.
Rachel Weisz wasn’t kidding.
Days after the “Disobedience” star, 48, revealed that she and husband of nearly seven years Daniel Craig are expecting their first child together, the actress was photographed in a red dress that showed off her baby bump.
“I’ll be showing soon,” the actress told the New York Times last week. “Daniel and I are so happy. We’re going to have a little human. We can’t wait to meet him or her. It’s all such a mystery.”
While the baby will the couple’s first together, both Weisz and Craig have children from previous relationships.
The actress has an 11-year-old son, Henry, with “mother!” director Darren Aronofsky, while the James Bond actor shares 25-year-old daughter Ella with actress Fiona Loudon.
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London police are considering a variety of criminal charges related to the June fire at Grenfell Tower that killed 71 people.
Police told an inquiry Monday that the possible charges include misconduct in public office, manslaughter, corporate manslaughter and breaches of fire safety regulation.
No one has yet been charged.
Jeremy Johnson, the lawyer representing the police at the inquiry, said the scope of the police investigation was “unprecedented” in a case that did not involve an extremist attack.
He said police are studying 31 million documents and 2,500 exhibits.
Johnson spoke at a hearing spelling out how a detailed inquiry into the disaster will be carried out.
Officials say the goal is to make sure there is never a repeat of the catastrophe.
March 18 (Reuters) - China Greatwall Technology Group Co Ltd :
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San Jose Sharks right wing Timo Meier, center, of Switzerland, takes a hit from Los Angeles Kings center Nic Dowd during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016, in Los Angeles. One lucky winner will receive a brand new Napoleon Gas Grill from Skoog Heating and Cooling! Simply fill out the entry form online.
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP)  Gov. Jerry Brown has signed legislation that reduces the penalty for intentionally exposing some to HIV.
The legislation signed Friday is part of an attempt by Democratic lawmakers to reverse the tough policies enacted during the AIDS scare of the 1980s and '90s.
Under those policies, intentionally exposing someone to HIV was a felony. SB239 reduces the crime to a misdemeanor, treating HIV like other communicable diseases.
Democratic Sen. Scott Wiener of San Francisco says the harsher penalties for HIV discourage people from getting tested for the disease and stigmatize those who have it.
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Critics say the bill would endanger people.
Lawmakers last year approved legislation allowing people with HIV to receive transplants from HIV-positive donors, reversing a ban imposed amid widespread fear about the disease.
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FATHER Christmas will visit children at Wargrave library on Christmas Eve from 11.30am.
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Castro went 3-for-4 with two doubles and two runs during Monday's win over the White Sox.
This was the seventh multi-hit game of the season for Castro, and the veteran has put together a strong start to the campaign with a .356/.389/.538 slash line. He's been bouncing all over the lineup the past eight games but hasn't dropped lower than fifth, so hitting in the heart of a clicking lineup is a nice fantasy boon and helps his floor. Second base is a deep fantasy position, but Castro is quickly proving to be a serviceable asset in the majority of settings.
Appvion and Appleton Coated have their struggles, but other markets of the paper industry are doing quite well, industry leaders say.
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When Apple previewed watchOS 4, the company also talked about an upcoming feature for gym members: GymKit, which would be able to sync your Apple Watch to upcoming models of treadmills and other fitness equipment.
A few months later, and we're at last seeing GymKit in action: Scott Stein at CNET took his Apple Watch for a whirl in NYC gym Life Time Athletic at Sky, currently the only place in North America to support the emerging technology.
Toronto police have charged a 36-year-old man with second-degree murder in connection to a body found in a Rexdale apartment early Wednesday morning.
Police said officers responded to a call about “unknown trouble” at 12 Arbordell Rd., around 9:45 a.m.
The body of 42-year-old Abdinasir Hussein was discovered inside the apartment. Police said there appeared to have been an altercation.
Abdirizak Yabarow of Toronto was arrested Friday.
He is charged with second-degree murder and assault causing bodily harm.
He is scheduled to appear in a Toronto court Saturday at 10 a.m.
Hussein is the 46th homicide of the year in Toronto.
Atletico Madrid will reportedly make a move for Arsenal contract rebel Mesut Ozil , should Antoine Griezmann seal a switch to Manchester United next summer.
The Germany international has shown no signs of extending his Gunners deal, and there is every possibility that he could leave on a Bosman at the end of the season.
According to Don Balon, Atleti will make a contract offer to the World Cup winner, if Griezmann pushes for an Old Trafford move next term.
Griezmann was initially expected to join the Mancunian giants this summer, but he decided to commit his future to Atleti following their failure to overturn a transfer ban which concludes in January.
Ozil has also been linked with a potential switch to Barcelona during the current transfer window, but he may have to wait for another 12 months to seal a fresh challenge with Wenger adamant on selling his key performers this month.
The 28-year-old has contributed 32 goals during his four-year spell at Arsenal, winning the FA Cup on three occasions.
All right. Thank you, everybody for joining us and what I think will be a really exciting session with Dr. Tom Lynch, the Chief Scientific Officer of Bristol-Myers Squibb and especially coming off what was I think an exciting ASCO 2017 just last weekend.
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N.J. football hot takes: The biggest, best and brightest of Week 5
The first weekend of high school football in Octobor is just getting started, but we've already seen unbeaten teams go down, streaks end and a handful of thrilling finishes. Here's a look at the statement victories and big performances from all over the state.
The United Conservative Party announced the sudden resignation of one of its members on Friday but now RCMP have confirmed that Don MacIntyre is involved in a criminal investigation.
The party said in the release that they were given the news at noon on Friday. There was no reason given.
A short time later, MacIntyre made the following statement on Twitter:
Hi folks. Resigning from politics today to focus on our family. Thanks everyone! #AbLeg #ucp — Don MacIntyre (@Don_MacIntyre) February 2, 2018
The RCMP have since confirmed that charges have been laid against MacIntyre.
But we cannot outline the nature of the charges. The RCMP says there is a publication ban in place.
MacIntyre was originally elected to office under the Wildrose Party during the 2015 general election.
The UCP said there would be no further comment on the matter.
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BALTIMORE (AP) — The son of Henrietta Lacks is seeking compensation for the unauthorized use of his mother’s cells in scientific research since her 1951 death, as detailed in a best-selling book.
The Baltimore Sun reports that Lawrence Lacks, his son and daughter-in-law say they plan to file a lawsuit against Johns Hopkins University in coming weeks.
Attorneys previously told the family the statute of limitations had passed, but attorney Francis Lanasa says he would use a “continuing tort” argument that Johns Hopkins continued to violate the “personal rights, privacy and body parts” of Henrietta Lacks over time.
Johns Hopkins officials say no established consent practice or regulations on cell use for research existed when the cells were taken.
The 2010 nonfiction book “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” focuses on Lacks’ cell line, one of the most important in medical research.
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Cyber espionage may be the new normal, but you wouldn't think that an American graduate student would be a target for state-level spyware and surveillance. Apparently, though, I am.
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Afreximbank, Ecobank sign MoU
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) says it has signed a Memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI), the parent company of Ecobank Group, on investment financing. A statement by the bank on Wednesday quoted Dr Benedict Oramah, the President of Afreximbank, as saying that the collaboration would open more opportunities for African businesses […] The post Afreximbank, Ecobank sign MoU appeared first on The Nation Nigeria... Read Full Story
April 3 National Bank of Kenya Ltd:
* FY group profit before tax and exceptional items of 182.7 million shillings versus loss of 1.64 billion shillings year ago
* FY group net interest income 8.02 billion shillings versus 6.40 billion shillings year ago
* Says directors do not recommend the payment of dividend Source: j.mp/2os2k7H Further company coverage: (Bangalore.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com)
Finding a place to live in a city as pricey as Los Angeles can be tricky, and homebuyers often have to get creative in order to stay on budget. One of the simplest ways to save money is to simply forego the luxury of land beneath a residence and shack up on the open water.
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Bruno Mars was closing his set in Detroit with “Just The Way You Are,” When he took a moment to address the crowd.
Proving that he is as decent as he is talented, Mars told the audience his intention to donate $1 million to “our brothers and sisters in Flint, Michigan” to provide aid for the city in light of its continuing battle and crisis with its tainted water supply. Mars and Live Nation directed the funds from the sold out show to the Community Foundation of Greater Flint, which addresses both immediate concerns of the crisis, as well as the future of the kids affected by the water.
After announcing the donation, Mars told the crowd, “This is why we love what we do. We get a chance to go up on stage every night and perform … and the fact that we can show up here and celebrate under one roof together, all this positive energy that’s flowing. This is the world we want to live in.”
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Kids…Willow Smith has your back!
The 16-year-old pays homage to ‘Earth’s Children’ on her latest literary-inspired offering, soulfully empowering her listeners with inspiring lyrics.
“In times like this, we commune and we pray,” Willow sings. “To the mother nature, who uses death to gain.”
Along with the record’s release, Willow gave a special thank you to Jean M. Auel, the author of the Earth’s Children collection. “Thank you to Jean M. Auel for writing The Clan of the Cave Bear series,” she wrote. “It has truly changed my life forever and inspired this song.”
Last month, Willow celebrated The Mammoth Hunters from the Earth’s Children series, and recommended it to her Instagram followers.
“Just read the last page of this book and tears are streaming down my face,” she wrote. “I recommend this series to every single It deals with humanities deepest struggles, highest moments and has one of the best female protagonists ever written! It’s so beautiful I CAN’T !!”
Kudos to Willow!
Linger along Orchard Street enjoying a free cup of hot chocolate while you shop from local Norwalk artisans selling their goods market-style. The market is free to the public and will be heated!
During the pop up market and with a purchase of a $25 ticket, attend a special holiday-themed art class inside Pinot’s Palette. Painters will enjoy light bites and signature cocktails from The Block at Waypointe during their guided course. To purchase a ticket for the art class please visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/holiday-pop-up-at-the-block-at-waypointe-tickets-40042996681?aff=Media
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A new rally at the rail station terminal at IKEA in eastern Thessaloniki has been organized for today against the Greek-FYROM agreement.
As thestival.gr reports, the independent committees that organize the rally invites the people of Thessaloniki to gather at 17.00, “at IKEA with a Greek flag”, on the occasion of the visit of Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras to the city, for the Quartet Meeting of Greece-Bulgaria-Romania-Serbia, that will be held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. The call was made by posting on social media.
CAIRO - Islamic State claimed responsibility on Wednesday for a knife and shooting attack in the Belgian city of Liege, but provided no evidence for its claim.
It said in an online statement a "soldier of the caliphate" had carried out the attack on Tuesday which killed two policewomen and a bystander.
Islamic State regularly claims attacks that are thought to be Islamist-inspired, often without providing any proof the group was involved.
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FINRA Mulls Greater Transparency On Board Meetings, Fines
Law360, Washington (October 6, 2017, 4:02 PM EDT) -- Opening board meetings to the public and disclosing more about how fines are used are two moves on the table for the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority’s ongoing internal reform initiative, FINRA CEO Robert Cook said Friday while addressing concerns that the organization lacks transparency.
FINRA, a self-regulatory organization that polices the brokerage industry, recently came under fire from House lawmakers for leaving member firms in the dark about how it comes to rule-making or collects and uses the money it obtains from enforcement actions. In 2016,...
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The Path has sadly come to an end.
The show ran for three seasons on Hulu. The streaming company confirmed that the show would not continue on Tuesday (April 24) to Variety.
“While it’s sad that The Path is ending, I’m brimming with gratitude and pride. It was a gift to be able to tell challenging and emotional stories for three seasons in this very strange and unique world. The caliber of talent and passion everyone who worked on this show brought– from my partners Jason Katims and Michelle Lee, the execs at Hulu, the writers, actors, directors, designers, and crew– was something to behold, and for which I’m very thankful,” said series creator Jessica Goldberg.
The show starred Aaron Paul, Hugh Dancy and Michelle Monaghan. Its third and final season wrapped at the end of March.
OVIEDO, Fla. - Duke Energy Florida said crews are working to get power back to thousands of customers after an outage Monday in Oviedo and Casselberry.
Officials said a specific cause for the outage has not yet been found, but that a feeder line between the substation and homes was affected by something, possibly bad weather, and caused thousands to lose power.
Crews said the estimated time of power restoration could be 1 a.m. Tuesday or later, but that they will work to isolate the outage and restore the power as quickly and safely as possible.
Officials said the outage map will update as customers are rerouted and restored.
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An auction featuring about 60 life-size wax figures, including one of Albert Einstein signed by the man himself, will be auctioned next month in Gettysburg. Wax figure auction scheduled for Gettysburg next month An auction featuring about 60 life-size wax figures, including one of Albert Einstein signed by the man himself, will be auctioned next month in Gettysburg.
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) - This warm weather might have you breaking out the summer wardrobe, and rediscovering a few problem areas left over from winter. Thankfully, the folks at Optimal Wellness have some great options to help you look your best. Here to tell us more is Dr. Steve Lasater.
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Oklahoma’s efforts to plug its massive budget gap were dealt a serious blow this week by the state Supreme Court.
As Oklahoma Watch reports, earlier this year the state Legislature passed a $1.50 per-pack cigarette fee that was supposed to bolster the state’s finances.
But last week, the state Supreme Court ruled that the fee was unconstitutional.
Lawmakers had expected the fee to raise $225 million dollars, which would have gone a long way toward easing the state’s budget shortfall of nearly $900 million. The ruling means Gov. Mary Fallin may need to call a special session to find a way to replace those funds in the state budget.
If Fallin chooses to forego the special session, the situation will be treated as a revenue failure, triggering statewide budget cuts to initiatives like mental health programs, substance abuse services, and the Department of Human Services.
The year 2017 promises to provide a rich vein for humorists. Kicking off the new year in the South Bay will be comedian and longtime TV talk show host Arsenio Hall, who will bring his topical observations to the San Jose Improv for four shows this weekend: 7:30 and 9:45 p.m. Jan. 6 and 7 and 9:15 p.m. Jan. 7. Tickets, $25, are at www.sanjose.improv.com or 408-280-7475.
There are on the Florida Today story from Sunday Jun 11, titled Aldi stores expanding, to offer more products. In it, Florida Today reports that:
Aldi stores expanding, to offer more products Aldi stores are remodeling and expanding and will soon offer more products. Check out this story on floridatoday.com: http://on.flatoday.com/2sRGQzQ Aldi is undergoing a $1.6 billion nationwide expansion, revamping stores, adding more space and, ultimately, offering more products.
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Denver Investment Advisors LLC decreased its position in Verizon Communications Inc. by 2.1% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 17,993 shares of the cell phone carrier's stock after selling 393 shares during the period.
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This five bedroom, four bathroom single story Traditional is located in the heart of La Canada Flintridge. Off the entry is a classic formal living room with fireplace and formal dining room with views of the front gardens. The updated kitchen offers breakfast area, island with Casesarstone counters and wood cabinetry. The centrally located family room provides access to an inviting pavered patio with fire pit, large grass lawn, sport court and new pool/spa. Along the south hallway are the library, master retreat with walk-in closet and remodeled luxurious master bathroom, powder bath, three roomy bedrooms and 3/4 bathroom. The north wing includes a fifth bedroom, 3/4 bathroom, laundry room, and access to the gated driveway. Additional amenities include a three car detached garage, tankless water heater, and several energy-efficient updates throughout. Close to schools, stores and restaurants. Connected to sewers on bond. Award-winning La Canada Schools.
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Police say three people were killed in a two-vehicle crash on Long Island Monday afternoon.According to Suffolk County Police, Dominick Lopez was driving his 1995 red Honda Civic south on Station Road in Medford at about 4:25 p.m. when Lopez apparently lost control of his vehicle, crossing the double yellow line and colliding with a northbound 2016 Nissan Pathfinder.Lopez, 20, of Shirley, and his passenger, Derek Buffa, 23, of Mastic Beach, were ejected from the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene.A rear seat passenger in the Nissan, Aida Cardenas, 67, of, Selden, was pronounced dead at Brookhaven Memorial Hospital Medical Center.The driver of the Pathfinder, a 41-year-old-man, and his 33-year-old wife, both of Bellport, who was sitting in the front passenger seat, were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.The couple's 11-year-old son and 1-year-old-son were also treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
Week 2 of the preseason rolls along with the Minnesota Fightin’ Vikings preparing to roll up to the Pacific Northwest for a Friday night lights skirmish with Blair Walsh and the Seattle Seahawks. Happy Monday. Let’s talk some Vikings and get you warmed up for the week.
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Asheville Chief of Police Tammy Hooper and Buncombe County Sheriff Van Duncan will discuss the efforts to build productive relationships between law enforcement officers and the communities they serve, in a discussion titled “Community Policing,” at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, June 16, at UNC Asheville’s Reuter Center, home of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI). This event is free and open to everyone.
This discussion is part of an ongoing series of programs called “More than a Month,” designed to highlight issues of African-American life and culture in the region and beyond. The series is curated by OLLI’s Inclusion Committee, with a stated aim of offering opportunities for learning and creating a forum for challenging conversations. The committee is one of many at OLLI in which members help shape OLLI’s activities and programs.
For more information about OLLI at UNC Asheville’s summer events, visit olliasheville.com/special-programs.
HILLSBOROUGH, N.C. (AP) A former NFL agent has pleaded guilty to violating North Carolina’s sports agent law by providing thousands of dollars in improper benefits to three former Tar Heels football players to entice them into signing contracts with him.
Terry Watson entered his plea Monday afternoon in a deal to resolve 3 +-year-old felony charges. Watson received 30 months of probation and a $5,000 fine, while Judge Graham Shirley issued a suspended jail sentence of six to eight months.
Watson pleaded guilty to the 13 counts of athlete-agent inducement for providing roughly $24,000 in cash and travel accommodations to eventual NFL players Robert Quinn, Marvin Austin and Greg Little. A felony obstruction of justice charge for not providing records sought by authorities was dismissed as part of the deal.
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In what would be a major pivot away from a foreign policy position held by the previous administration, a White House official said Thursday night that the United States will not insist upon a two-state solution to settle the Israel-Palestinian conflict.
"Maybe, maybe not," said the official in a briefing at the White House. "It's something the two sides have to agree to. It's not for us to impose that vision. But I think we'll find out more about that tomorrow."
President Donald Trump is schedule to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Wednesday at the White House.
"A two-state solution that doesn't bring peace is not our goal that anybody wants to achieve," the official said. "Peace is the goal, whether it comes in the form of a two-state solution if that's what the parties want or something else, if that's what the parties want, we're going to help them."
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Eight people are facing federal charges related to a drug ring that ran drugs into the northern part of the state from the Milwaukee area.
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Workers of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz clashed amid polling in Punjab Assembly's constituency 23 in Talagang, Chakwal.
A polling agent was injured and a polling station destroyed in the clash at UC Thoha Marham Khan, reported Waqt News on Tuesday.
The voting began at 8am and ended at 5pm. Apart from the clash, no disturbance was reported. At least 258,079 people, including 121,152 women, exercised their voting rights.
PTI candidate Colonel (retired) Surkhuro Awan and PML-N candidate Malik Shahreyar Awan among other candidates are contesting for the provincial seat.
Dallas Fire-Rescue Engine 54 was hit while working a prior crash on the Interstate 20 frontage road Sunday Morning DFR Engine 54 was hit at about 3:30 a.m. on the frontage road of Interstate 20 near Bonnie View Road. The engine was blocking off a lane from a crash that had already occurred.
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Prince Harry told The Daily Telegraph that he had nearly suffered breakdowns since his mother's 1997 death in a car crash and had needed counseling in his late 20s.
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A woman who caused the death of a man from Dorking in a car crash tried to avoid justice by telling police she was blind.
Kate Woodhead claimed said she could not be interviewed over the 2016 crash because she had developed a brain tumour and subsequent health problems.
She has been jailed for nine years for causing death by dangerous driving.
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As marketers, we probably tend to get more excited about the latest digital trends than the general public does. So just what do consumers think of some of the new technologies we're seeing?
It turns out customers want improvements to the products and services they already use more than they want something they haven't seen or experienced before, according to an infographic released by digital agency Code Computerlove.
And though a trend such as mobile payments may not be generating a lot of media, customers listed it as the top technology they want to use this year.
Conversely, trends such as virtual reality and augmented reality have had a lot of media mentions, but consumers are still tepid about trying them out.
To see more about the digital trends brands are talking about versus what consumers want to use, check out the infographic:
Redefining the possibilities of modern music, The Russ Liquid Test fuses the raw vitality of classic funk and the inventive sound design of electronic production. Songwriter/producer and brass specialist Russell Scott heads up the New Orleans-based band, which emanates a distinct musical background deeply rooted in the New Orleans jazz scene with elements of prog rock and classic funk.
BARRIE, Ont. — GO Transit says a fatality near its Barrie South station has halted train service in the area.
The agency says police are at the scene and trains will not be able to move until given the green light by investigators.
It says that could take a few hours.
Many Questions Unanswered After California's Tax Shakeup
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 2:38 PM EDT) -- On Sept. 16, 2017, California Governor Jerry Brown signed Assembly Bill (A.B.) 131 into law,[1] which takes effect immediately and makes various changes to the Taxpayer Transparency and Fairness Act of 2017 enacted on June 27, 2017.[2] The Act overhauled the California State Board of Equalization (BOE) and created two new tax agencies.
Specifically, the Act divested the BOE of its duties to administer various statutory taxes and fees and its appellate function, and assigned those functions to the newly created California Department of Tax and Fee...
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A man believed to be in his 20s has suffered serious injuries following a stabbing in Regent Park.
Officers located the male victim with multiple stab wounds outside of a child care centre in the area of Dundas and Regent streets at around 7:30 p.m.
Outside of the child care centre, police located debris and clothing.
Toronto Paramedics said the male victim was taken to a trauma centre with possibly life-threatening injuries after the stabbing.
No information on any possible suspects has been released.
Road closures have been implemented in the area to accommodate a police investigation.
SAO PAULO, March 19 (Reuters) - Brazilian police on Monday arrested the Bishop of Formosa, Jose Ribeiro, on allegations that he, along with other Catholic clergymen, stole about 2 million reais ($608,000) from church coffers, according to a report on the website of Globo TV.
A spokeswoman for the Goias state prosecutors office said that some clergymen were arrested in Formosa but would not confirm their names.
Globo, citing police, reported that along with Ribeiro, authorities arrested four priests and a vicar general in connection to the case. The Diocese of Formosa did not immediately respond to requests for comment. ($1 = 3.2889 reais) (Reporting by Brad Brooks Editing by Daniel Flynn)
Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens announces his resignation in Jefferson City Missouri Governor Eric Greitens resigned Tuesday — effective at 5 p.m. Friday — just as abruptly as he had arrived on Missouri's political scene, his career buried under an avalanche of scandal and felony charges. Jason Hancock ×
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Prince George: He put a protective arm around his sister Princess Charlotte
Prince George, 4, is the older brother to Princess Charlotte, 2, and he clearly takes his role seriously, as witnessed during yesterday’s royal baby coverage.
While people’s attention was diverted by the birth of the royal baby – the second son of Kate Middleton, 36, and Prince William, 35 – a cute moment occurred between the older siblings.
Prince George, who is third in line to the British throne and goes to Thomas’s Battersea School, arrived in his blue and red school uniform.
Princess Charlotte, meanwhile, attends Willcocks Nursery School, and she wore her blue and navy uniform.
The siblings differed in their behaviour as they walked hand in hand with Prince William towards the Lindo Wing stairs.
Police arrested Christopher Jose Rolon of 42 Lakeside Ave. on Sunday and charged him with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. Clinton police referred questions about the case to the Worcester district attorney's office.
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Queens of the Stone Age want to creep you out.
Josh Homme and company have shared the band’s latest music video, “Head Like a Haunted House,” which lives up to its billing with a wild animated clip that plays like a surreal nightmare.
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The clip delves inside the dark recesses of Homme’s mind, featuring the singer traversing through a series of nightmarish scenarios while trying to sleep.
Homme is seen being terrorized by UFOs, flying through the night sky on winged coffins and being assailed by a disembodied green hand that’s permanently flying the middle finger.
“Head Like a Haunted House,” which does contain explicit lyrics, is the latest track from QOTSA’s most recent full-length, Villains. Watch the Liam Lynch-directed video at Radio.com.
A Florence High School senior has been arrested on allegations of raping a female in west Florence in July.
Maxwell Marquez Thompson, 18, was arrested at school Friday afternoon and charged with one count each of rape and first-degree sexual abuse. Florence police said the charges stem from a grand jury indictment.
Police said they victim alleges Thompson forced himself on her after she told him no multiple times.
Following the alleged incident, the victim went to ECM hospital for treatment and contacted authorities.
Thompson’s bond has been set at $75,000.
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Two Bay Area teens took a man’s life and ended their own… Over a new iPhone!
In 1917, in Champaign's first election under the commission form of government, S.C. Tucker was elected mayor over incumbent E.S. Swigart. The four men elected commissioners were H.B. Ramey.
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NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP)  A Connecticut school board says it will direct the superintendent to reverse layoff notices that surprised more than 1,000 part-time employees shortly before the fall semester began.
New Haven Board of Education President Darnell Goldson said Monday they should have been notified before Superintendent Carol Birks' decision to send the layoff notices June 22.
Goldson says Birks has been directed to rescind layoff notices sent to 764 part-time employees.
He says the remaining 400 people who received notices were in the school district's online system, but they were not paid for work in the last school year.
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According to Goldson, the board will continue to provide guidance to the superintendent.
Birks says she welcomes the guidance, as the district is in a "crisis situation financially."
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Former Deutsche Bank co-chief executive Anshu Jain has joined broker Cantor Fitzgerald as president.
The job move was revealed today by Cantor’s chief executive and chairman, Howard Lutnick.
Read more: Deutsche Bank's co-chiefs have resigned
Jain and fellow co-chief executive Juergen Fitschen resigned from Deutsche Bank in June 2015 amid growing pressure from investors over their management.
In his newly created Cantor role, Jain will oversee strategy and expansion, including into Asia, across the company.
Read more: Jain takes responsibility for Libor but won’t quit
Lutnick praised Jain’s “vast knowledge and experience across the entire global financial footprint” in an interview with the Wall Street Journal.
He said: “He’s my partner at the parent company, so his roles are very much vision, direction and then helping build the teams to execute. It’s not an operating role.”
Minnesota U.S. Rep. Tim Walz says the shooting at a congressional baseball practice outside of Washington was senseless and his prayers go out to the victims.
Gunman James T. Hodgkinson wounded Rep. Steve Scalise of Louisiana and several other people before he was fatally shot by police Wednesday morning.
Scalise is on the Republican team. Walz is on the Democratic team but a spokesman says he wasn't at the practice Wednesday morning.
Walz offered prayers to victims and their families and praised Capitol police for their actions in stopping the shooter.
Minnesota U.S. Rep. Erik Paulsen also is on the Republican team. A spokesman says he also was not at the practice.
Paulsen tweeted his thanks to Capitol police for their actions and wished victims a speedy recovery.
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Looking after customers across the south of England has won an interior design studio an award.
Tricia Carroll Designs earned a Best of Houzz 2017 ‘badge’ from the online home renovation and design platform after being singled out for praise for its customer service.
The annual award is based on several factors, including the number and quality of client reviews received in 2016.
Tricia Carroll Designs specialises in remodelling and renovating residential properties.
Based in Lindford, near Bordon, Hampshire, it was founded 12 years ago by Tricia Findlay, a member of the British Institute of Interior Design.
“We’re so pleased to award Best of Houzz 2017 to an incredible group of talented and customer-focused professionals, including Tricia Findlay of Tricia Carroll Designs,” said Andrew Small, MD of Houzz UK and Ireland.
“Each of these businesses was singled out for recognition by our community of homeowners and design enthusiasts for helping to turn their home improvement dreams into reality.”
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Seth Rollins vs. Samoa Joe has been added to the April 30th WWE Payback pay-per-view from San Jose, California.
Below is the updated Payback card going into tonight’s RAW:
House of Horrors Match for the WWE Title
Bray Wyatt vs. Randy Orton
WWE United States Title Match
Chris Jericho vs. Kevin Owens
WWE Cruiserweight Title Match
Austin Aries vs. Neville
RAW Tag Team Title Match
Cesaro and Sheamus vs. The Hardys
Seth Rollins vs. Samoa Joe
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AURORA, Colo. (AP) — Police in the Denver suburb of Aurora are searching for a 6-year-old boy who has been missing since New Year’s Eve.
David Puckett was reported missing on Saturday night after apparently wandering off from his home.
Denver-area police agencies and volunteers searched for David on Saturday night and New Year’s Day with the help of a helicopter and a bloodhound. Police say he has wandered off in the recent past but was found with the help of the public.
His mother, Stephanie Puckett, says he wasn’t dressed to be out overnight in the cold.
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Authorities are also searching for 13-year-old Fabian Xavier Rosales, who vanished from the backyard of his Aurora home Sunday night.
Police say Fabian doesn’t have a history of running away. They don’t believe the cases are connected.
× Billie Lourd breaks her silence with touching tribute to mother and grandmother
LOS ANGELES — Billie Lourd thanked her supporters Monday for giving her “strength” while dealing with the deaths of her mother, Carrie Fisher, and her grandmother, Debbie Reynolds.
The 24-year-old took to Instagram with a heartfelt message, along with an old picture.
“Receiving all of your prayers and kind words over the past week has given me strength during a time I thought strength could not exist. There are no words to express how much I will miss my Abadaba and my one and only Momby. Your love and support means the world to me.”
Lourd had not released a statement since Fisher and Reynolds died last week.
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The family is reportedly planning a joint funeral for the actresses. No date has been announced.
April 10 Cohen & Steers Inc:
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Yerevan/Mediamax/. Reporter from Talish at Tolishi Sado newspaper Shahin Mirzoyev is participating in the international conference, named “The Breakthrough of the Blockade of Stepanakert: 25 Years Later”, which is held in Yerevan.
He fled Azerbaijan a few days ago and received a shelter in Armenia.
Shahin Mirzoyev said in his speech at the conference:
“There are almost 2 mln people from Talish in Azerbaijan, and they are declared enemies of the state. About 300 000 people fled to Russia to be able to move to other countries. Many people from Talish are jailed and subjected to violence in Azerbaijan. I fled with my family to escape death. I think that fleeing to Armenia was the right choice”.--0--
Real Madrid goalkeeper Navas was linked with Liverpool in the January transfer window amid doubts over Simon Mingolet's future.
Despite failing to move, however, recent reports have suggested the Costa Rica international has an offer from the Reds to leave at the end of the current campaign.
Yet Spanish outlet Diario Gol say Navas has no intention of moving to Merseyside.
The Real Madrid star reportedly feels a move to Liverpool would be a huge step back, particularly given how he has won consecutive Champions League titles during his time with the La Liga giants.
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Awards season is officially kicking off. On Monday the Golden Globes, known as "Hollywood's biggest party," announced its nominations for awards in film and television.The Golden Globe Awards are Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018. See the list of Golden Globe nominees below.Timothee Chalamet inDaniel Day-Lewis inTom Hanks inGary Oldman inDenzel Washington inJessica Chastain inSally Hawkins inFrances McDormand inMeryl Streep inMichelle Williams inJudi Dench inHelen Mirren inMargot Robbie inSaoirse Ronan inEmma Stone inSteve Carell inAnsel Elgort inJames Franco inHugh Jackman inDaniel Kaluuya in
Frank Capra’s 1944 film version of “Arsenic and Old Lace,’’ released 70 years ago and showing Saturday (Oct. 18) at Film Forum, is one of the most beloved and popular...
MS MARTINA ALEXANDRINA BELLINGY better known as TINA (T-NA) of Buccament Bay died on Tuesday April 10th at the age of 64. The funeral takes place on Saturday April 28th at the Wesleyan Holiness Church, Buccament Bay. The service begins at 1:30 pm. Burial will be at the Penniston Cemetery. Transportation will be provided by Daddy Tours with registration number HLC 14
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Victory Capital Management Inc. increased its position in shares of Metaldyne Performance Group Inc. by 397.9% during the third quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission . The fund owned 19,073 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 15,242 shares during the period.
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MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – The FBI says a suspicious letter sent to a building near the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport has tested negative for concerning chemicals.
Four people sought medical assistance as a precaution after coming into contact with the letter, which was sent to the airport’s Federal Aviation Administration building. The building’s employees oversee aircraft certification, security, regulatory compliance and other airport functions.
The suspicious letter was taken to the Minnesota Department of Health’s Public Health Laboratory for testing. Officials say initial results came back negative for “biological agents of concern.”
FBI officials say they’re continuing to investigate the incident, and they have no comment on the status of who might have sent the letter.
There also is no update on the four people who sought medical attention.
A Gambian soldier and former member of ex-President Yahya Jammeh's guard has been arrested for bringing a loaded gun into a mosque where President Adama Barrow was praying, the west African force in the country said today. The incident happened during Friday prayers at the King Fahd mosque in Banjul, the military force sent by the Economic Community of West African States said in a statement.
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NEW YORK - Police in New York are looking for a group of men who attacked a bodega clerk with avocados and bananas late last month.
According to the NYPD, a 21-year-old clerk was behind the counter at the Stadium Gourmet Deli when two suspects approached him angrily about a food order.
The men suddenly began throwing unripe avocados and bananas at the clerk, some of which ricochet off the clerk and across the room.
The clerk suffered a broken jaw and a cut on his face.
Police released surveillance video Wednesday in the hopes of catching the suspects.
GETTY The Nou Camp will perform a mosaic before kick-off
Barca crumbled in the first leg and will need to overturn a 3-0 deficit if they are to progress to the semis tomorrow.
The Spanish giants have already pulled off one mission impossible - beating Paris St-Germain 6-1 in a dramatic last-16 second-leg clash.
Before that game, they had a mosaic which read 'Tots amb l'equip' - which translates to ‘all with the team’.
And Barca fans will do another special tribute to their heroes ahead of kick-off against Juve.
GETTY The Nou Camp crowd will perform a mosaic display
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The sharp rally in Ethereum or ETH/USD appears to have run out of steam around $309.32 - which is the 61.8% Fib retracement of the drop from $420 to $130.26.
Bearish reversal confirmed
Saturday’s Doji candle [which signals bullish invalidation] at $322.25 [23.6% Fib R of $5.81-$420] was followed by losses on Sunday. Thus, a bearish Doji reversal has been confirmed, although so far today the bears have struggled to keep the prices below $300 mark.
The currency was last seen trading around $303 levels. The 14-day RSI still is yet to hit the overbought territory.
Technical Levels
The major resistance levels are $309.32 [61.8% Fib R] and $322.35 [23.6% Fib R]. On the downside, support is seen around $294.96 [session low] and $276.55 [Aug 8 high].
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Celebrate the aviation-themed park at Lakeview Drive and Pied Piper Lane. Includes History of Wausau Aviation presentation by MC Historical Society, 11 am-4 pm, at Wausau Downtown Airport. Free tours.
– Sirius XM’s Busted Open Radio posted the following audio of Bubba Ray Dudley asking former rivals Edge and Christian to induct the Dudleys into the WWE HOF on April 6th in New Orleans. Edge accepted the invite for himself and Christian Bubba also noted he would also like Matt and Jeff Hardy to be involved in the induction.
Oklahoma City police are looking for two suspects they say stole merchandise from a local mall.
Officers say two women, who were captured on surveillance video, stole merchandise from JC Penney in Penn Square Mall on more than one occasion.
Anyone with any information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (405) 235-7300, or leave a tip online at www.okccrimetips.com.
Here are the election results from yesterday in bullet point:
School bond issues at Jenks, Union and Skiatook all passed.
Amy Shelton is elected to the Tulsa School Board to replace Wilbert Collins who is stepping down for health reasons.
Tulsa School Board President Lana Turner Addison will be in a re-election run-off with Janette Marshall.
Bill Bush is elected to the Owasso City Council.
Christine Hamner is elected to the Sand Springs Council.
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Children with life-limiting illnesses can now enjoy a wildlife garden at Martin House Children’s Hospice in Boston Spa, thanks to a partnership cultivated with staff from a Harrogate estate agency.
Linley & Simpson broke its fundraising record by raising £26,000 for the charity, and staff also helped to transform spare land in the hospice grounds into a haven of peace for families, complete with thriving habitat for butterflies, bees and hedgehogs.
Staff at the agency, which employs 140 people at 11 branches across Yorkshire, took part in more than 20 fundraisers over the year, including dragon boat racing, climbing 20 Lake District peaks in just 13 hours, and collecting bric-a-brac to sell on.
John Haigh, corporate fundraiser at Martin House, said it had been a pleasure to work with Linley & Simpson over the year, adding: “We would like to bottle all its staff and show them off to the rest of the corporate community as an exemplary case study of how to form a real partnership.”
Maybe the proposal didn't go exactly as planned, but at least he got the girl!
Kit Harington recently stopped by the Jonathan Ross Show when the topic of his recent engagement to his former Game of Thrones co-star, Rose Leslie, came up. In rather crude terms, Harington, 30, reportedly revealed that he got a little carried away when it came to popping the question, and the reason is actually pretty cute.
"I did have some plans to do it, I was going to string up some lights in some trees and do all the romantic stuff but we were in the country and we were under this beautiful night sky and had a log fire burning and red wine and I blew my load early," he told the host of the British talk show.
Immediately after, Harington elaborated in gentler terms. "I was meant to do it the day after with the lights," he explained. "What I meant to say was, I popped my question a bit early." You know what, Kit? These things happen.
Congratulations to the happy couple!
Grammy Week can feel like spring break for suit-and-tie wearing music execs glad-handing over passed hors d'oeuvres and top shelf drinks while preening over balance sheets. It can also seem far removed from music's origin story: sweaty gatherings filled with primal beats, spilled libations, dancing, singing, flirting and a hint of danger.
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FRANKFURT Feb 14 German labour representatives of General Motors' Opel division said they were caught off guard by reports on Tuesday that GM was in talks to sell the European carmaker to PSA Group.
"If it is true that there were and are talks between GM and PSA with the goal of selling Opel/Vauxhall, it would be an unprecedented breach of all German and European co-determination rights," labour union IG Metall and Opel's works council said in a joint statement.
Workers at large industrial companies in Germany commonly have strong co-determination rights, under which employee representatives can block major strategic moves.
The labour representatives said they would nonetheless evaluate any sale of Opel to PSA without prejudice, based on their previous experiences with PSA. (Reporting by Maria Sheahan; Editing by Christoph Steitz)
FORT MYERS, Fla. There will be a high of 93 degrees with increased cloud cover and isolated storms Monday, WINK meteorologist Brooke Silverang said.
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Looking for a good home for some used golf clubs? The Wilton High School boys golf team will be collecting used golf clubs and gently used golf equipment for the First Tee program.
The program provides students, who wouldn’t typically be exposed to the sport of golf, with the chance to learn and play at courses throughout the country. The collections will take place:
On April 4, Sara Conover, agricultural science teacher at Camden County High School, and her veterinary science class went to Beth Freeman's farm to complete their large animal clinical for their veterinary assisting certification. Among other things, the students were able to feed calves for their daily feedings, and Dr. John Sangenario, veterinarian for Dominion Equine Clinic in Suffolk, Va., preformed an eye exam and an ultrasound on a mare.
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A former convenience store worker stole nearly $700 worth of lottery tickets from her former employer, according to the Rowan Sheriff's Office.
Britteny Goodnight, 25, of Lake Landing Drive, was charged with 25 counts of felony larceny by employee. She has since been released from the Rowan County Detention Center under a $5,000 secured bond.
The incident was reported Friday, but officials said the theft dates to at least February 8 at Lentz General Store, 9020 Stokes Ferry Road. According to reports, Goodnight took 215 lottery tickets that were valued at $699. She won $500 and paid out $248.
Goodnight is expected in district court on April 25.
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There are on the Advocate story from 12 hrs ago, titled Stars of 'Hidden Figures' Repudiate Kim Burrell for Demonizing Gays. In it, Advocate reports that:
He sings a duet with her in Hidden Figures and is about to appear alongside her on national television, but right now Pharrell Williams is distancing himself from Kim Burrell, the singer and preacher who was caught on tape calling gay people "perverted." Burrell is set to sing "I See a Victory," from the film Hidden Figures , with Williams in a scheduled appearance on Ellen DeGeneres' daytime show.
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Milo held a one-pitch tournament this past weekend. The tournament saw several teams with players from all over southern Alberta. Here, Jay Kostiw, from Calgary, in action, ready to hit the ball into the field, Friday evening.
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A cross-party group of MPs has called for "prostitution websites" to be banned in England and Wales.
The MPs say the sites' owners "directly and knowingly" profit from sex-trafficking and want the Home Office to intervene.
But Niki Adams from the English Collective of Prostitutes - which campaigns for the decriminalisation of the industry - told the BBC's Victoria Derbyshire that a ban would make life less safe for sex workers.
Watch the BBC's Victoria Derbyshire programme on weekdays between 09:00 and 11:00 on BBC Two and the BBC News Channel in the UK.
March 28 Yext Inc:
* Anticipate that IPO price of common stock will be between $8.00 and $10.00 per share - SEC filing
* Yext Inc - Yext Inc is offering 10.5 million shares of its common stock
* Yext Inc - proposed IPO price is an estimate solely for purpose of calculating SEC registration fee Source text: (bit.ly/2nqiZFb)
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Philweb Corp:
* Qtrly gross revenue 39.0 million pesos versus 435.3 million pesos
* Qtrly net loss attributable was 68.9 million pesos versus net income of 22.2 million pesos Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Rose McGowan has cancelled the rest of her book tour for her new memoir "Brave."
A publicist for HarperCollins Canada Ltd., issued the news on Friday.
McGowan was scheduled to visit Toronto on Monday to promote the book as well as her new E network docuseries "Citizen Rose."
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HarperCollins said that's now been "cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances" and that she "has cancelled the duration of her book tour."
The memoir from the artist, activist and former actress details her sexual assault allegation against fallen producer Harvey Weinstein.
Weinstein issued a statement Wednesday that quoted an alleged email from McGowan's former manager, saying that the actress had spoken of a consensual encounter with him.
Weinstein is accused by multiple women of sexual misconduct.
McGowan also issued a statement Wednesday saying that his remarks were part of an ongoing effort to "smear" her.
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Many Canadians are going to be gathered around the turkey this weekend. Based on annual spending data from Statistics Canada, it’s likely one of the few times a year Canadians actually spend money on the tryptophan-laden bird.
According to the Survey of Household Spending, Canadians spend an average of $30 a year on turkey—and a Thanksgiving bird likely accounts for a large portion of that amount.
Compared to the money Canadians spend on other proteins, turkey is low on the priority list, falling far behind staples such as beef, chicken and pork. Canadians spend more on turkey, however, than they do on beans and tofu (and hence, their tofurkey).
When it comes to the provinces, it’s no surprise that Newfoundland and Labrador leads the pack with their turkey spending, likely thanks to the local boiled delicacy known as Jigg’s Dinner.
Here’s how the numbers break down:
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A man has died after a quad bike accident on a farm near Ardfern.
The tragedy took place on the morning of Sunday July 1 on Turnalt Farm between Lochgilphead and Oban.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: ‘Around 7.50am on Sunday July 1, police received a report a 76-year-old man had died following a quad bike accident in a farm near Lochgilphead. Emergency services attended, however, the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
‘There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death and a report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal.’
March 29 U-Next Corp
* Says subsidiary U-Next SPC1 acquired 107.8 million shares of USEN CORPORATION during the period from Feb. 14 to March 28
* Acquisition price at 49.71 billion yen
* Payment date is April 4
* Says subsidiary U-Next SPC1 will hold 52.3 percent voting rights in USEN CORPORATION after the transaction
* Says USEN CORPORATION will be sub-subsidiary of the company
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Super Eagles midfielder, Ogenyi Onazi has disclosed that the team will take friendlies matches against Poland and Serbia like they are World Cup games.
The Eagles will play Poland on Friday in Wroclaw, Poland, while the game against Serbia will be played in London next week Tuesday.
“Yes it’s a friendly match, but we don’t see it as friendly, every game is important for us as we start our World Cup build-up,” Onazi said.
The Super Eagles will be facing two top European teams at the World Cup, Croatia and Iceland and according to coach Gernot Rohr, the two matches will be an ideal preparation.
Onazi and his teammates are expected to arrive in Poland today.
It's hard to believe that Lou Harrison would have turned 100 this year. With his adventurous, ebulliently melodic music, he always seemed forever young.
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With the exhibition Milwaukee Collects, the Milwaukee Art Museum celebrates the breadth of art treasures in the Greater Milwaukee area—works of art that are typically not on public view. Drawing from both well-known collections and newly discovered gems, the exhibition features artworks that span centuries, media, and artistic styles. Early American paintings, contemporary sculpture, icons of modern photography, Impressionist canvases, hallmarks of Art Deco design, and more—by artists from Jules Chéret to Ed Ruscha—bring the community’s passion for and commitment to collecting into focus.
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Oroville dam break would flood almost 200,000 California residents in 7 hours
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Supreme Court won't upend Arizona licenses for immigrants
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is rejecting Arizona's plea to stop issuing driver's licenses to young immigrants known as "Dreamers" who are protected from deportation.
The justices did not comment Monday in leaving in place an appeals' court decision in favor of the immigrants who sought licenses.
About 20,000 young immigrants in Arizona are protected from deportation under a 2012 program started by the Obama administration. The Trump administration is trying to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, but has been blocked by federal courts.
The high court recently turned down an administration request to take on the DACA controversy.
Arizona sought to prevent DACA-protected immigrants from getting licenses. Then-Gov. Jan Brewer cited a desire to reduce the risk of licenses being used to improperly access public benefits.
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President Donald Trump is reportedly mulling whether to dismiss embattled Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and replace him with trusted confidante CIA Director Mike Pompeo, days after Tillerson reportedly referred to him as a “moron.”
Pompeo’s name recently surfaced as Tillerson’s potential successor due to his strong relationship with the president and the stability that comes with choosing a replacement from within the existing cabinet, according to Axios.
A member of Trump’s inner circle, Pompeo enjoys unique access to the president, delivering his daily briefings and offering consultation on all foreign policy decisions.
Trump was reportedly furious with Tillerson after reports of their discord captured the media’s attention, distracting from Trump’s Wednesday trip to Las Vegas to visit victims of the mass shooting that claimed 59 lives Sunday.
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An informal get together, open to all past pupils who attended the Princess Royal Girls C.S School in Batley, will take place this Saturday (2 June) from 2pm. The gathering will be held at the Bath Hotel in Dewsbury.
This is a change to the usual venue. The past pupils have held regular events over the past six years.
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(AP) – Police officials in Bermuda say the body of U.S. student Mark Dombroski was found at the base of a colonial era fort in the British Island territory.
Acting Assistant Commissioner James Howard says authorities have not determined a cause of death of the 19-year-old student from Media, Pennsylvania, and that forensic experts are still at the scene.
Howard says they have not ruled out foul play in the death.
He expressed his “heartfelt condolences to his family and friends” after an intensive search for local authorities, volunteers, and relatives of the student.
April 12 ClubCorp Holdings Inc, one of the largest owners and operators of private golf and country clubs in the United States, said on Wednesday that it would not explore strategic alternatives at this time.
The company also said its Chief Executive Eric Affeldt would step down from his role upon the appointment of a successor.
ClubCorp in January said it was exploring strategic alternatives after Reuters reported the company was in the process of selling itself. (Reporting by Gayathree Ganesan in Bengaluru; Editing by Martina D'Couto)
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* HOMOLOGY MEDICINES INC SEES IPO OF 6.67 MILLION SHARES TO BE PRICED BETWEEN $14.00 AND $16.00 PER SHARE - SEC FILING
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White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders holds a press briefing on Monday afternoon.
She may face questions about President Donald Trump's support for scandal-ridden Senate candidate Roy Moore and the Republican tax bill working its way through Congress.
State to halt road construction projects for July 4 holiday
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York state will temporarily halt work on highway construction projects to ease traffic associated with the July 4 holiday.
Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the move on Tuesday. The work suspensions will run through Wednesday and Thursday, with work resuming on Friday.
The work stoppage means construction-related lane closures will be temporarily eliminated on highways and bridges, reducing the risk of traffic bottlenecks during the busy holiday.
The suspension won't apply to emergency repairs, or some ongoing construction taking place behind concrete barriers.
AAA reports that a record-breaking 46.9 million Americans are expected to travel 50 miles or more during the holiday.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Two suspects are wanted in a robbery that was captured on surveillance video on Wednesday, Nov. 8 in Hickory Hill.
The suspects robbed a residence on the 6300 block of Lake View Trail in and took several items.
One of the suspects snatched the surveillance camera off of the wall once he realized it was there. However, the entire crime was already recorded when he did so.
No arrests have been made at this time. Officers hope releasing the footage will help them identify the two suspects.
This is an ongoing investigation. We will update this story as more information becomes available.
Anyone with information on the suspects can call Crime Stoppers at (901)-528-CASH.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc:
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SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Springfield police arrested two men for carrying firearms without licenses early Saturday morning.
Springfield Police Department spokesman Ryan Walsh told 22News officers were called to the 200 block of Oak Grove Avenue at about 3:20 a.m. after a witness told police a group of people were arguing and one man was going to get a gun.
When officers got there, Walsh said they approached 32-year-old Richard Freeman and 33-year-old Timothy Williams in a pickup truck near by, and saw a semi-automatic gun in Freeman’s lap, as well as a second firearm on top of the center console.
Walsh said both men were arrested without incident. In addition to the firearms, officers took 16 live rounds of ammunition in two magazines into evidence.
Both were charged for carrying a firearm without a license. Williams was also charged with a firearm violation with one prior violent or drug crime, and possession of a high capacity magazine/feeding device.
An 18,500-square-foot office/flex building at 507 Westport Ave. in Norwalk has been sold for $2.225 million, according to Angel Commercial LLC Senior Vice President Brett A. Sherman.
Sherman represented the buyer but did not provide information on who the buyer or seller was. “The buyer will be putting substantial capital improvements into the building over time and will occupy part of it for their own use,” he said.
The property is located on the Westport/Norwalk line and is easily accessible from I-95, Route 7 and the Merritt Parkway.
Adjustment of warrants in Getinge AB in connection with the distribution of shares in Arjo AB (374/17)
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A freezer that contained the remains of two dogs awaiting cremation was stolen from a veterinary clinic. TIFFANY TOMKINS ttomkins@bradenton.com
NBA star, Carmelo Anthony, and actress, La La Anthony have officially separated. La La reportedly moved out last week, and got her own place in NYC.
Reports say the stress of the current NBA season has plagued their marriage for months, especially with Carmelo being involved in trade talks.
The separation is amicable though, both were seen together at their 10-year-old son’s Basketball game.
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Wazee Supper Club To Close In 2 MonthsThe owners of Wazee Supper Club‏, located at the corner of 15th Street and Wazee Street, say they will close the restaurant at the end of January.
An airliner on an internal flight in Libya was hijacked by a man claiming to have a hand grenade on Friday and diverted to Malta, where it landed with 118 people on board. Maltese troops survey a hijacked Libyan Afriqiyah Airways Airbus A320 on the runway at Malta Airport, December 23, 2016.
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WASHINGTON, Aug 14 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday signed a presidential memorandum authorizing an investigation into China's alleged theft of American intellectual property, declaring it "one big move."
The order directs U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer to determine whether to investigate Chinese trade practices that force U.S. companies operating in China to turn over intellectual property.
"Ambassador Lighthizer you are empowered to consider all available options at your disposal," Trump said before he signed the memo. "This is just the beginning," Trump added.
(Reporting by Jeff Mason and Lesley Wroughton; Editing by Leslie Adler)
Shariah Compliance Does Not Affect English Law Payments
Law360, New York (February 2, 2018, 11:50 AM EST) -- Participants in the Middle East (and wider) Islamic finance markets held their breath during much of 2017 pending the English High Court’s Nov. 17, 2017, decision in Dana Gas PJSC v Dana Gas Sukuk LTD & Ors [2017] EWHC 2928.
Underpinning the high court’s decision was its consideration of whether unenforceablity as a matter of the law of the purported place of enforcement of English law governed obligations, would (or should) have any bearing on the enforceability of such obligations.
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A change last year in the way federal immigration officials count foreign nonagricultural guest workers is having an impact on the hospitality industry around the country and right here in Vermont. The buildings and grounds at the Basin Harbor Club may seem serene now, but the Vergennes resort will soon be humming.
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Highway 101 was closed in both directions between Astoria and Seaside in Clatsop County Tuesday after a deadly head-on crash, according to Oregon State Police.
The two-vehicle crash occurred about four miles north of Gearhart around 5:30 p.m. The road was closed in both directions for close to three hours while law enforcement investigated.
Based on a preliminary investigation, OSP said a white Ford Escape, being driven by 84-year-old Dale Larson, from Astoria, was traveling southbound when for unknown reasons crossed into the northbound lane and hit a black GMC pickup head-on.
OSP said Larson was not wearing a seat belt and died at the scene.
No word on if the driver of the GMC suffered any injuries.
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With her family and loyal friends of Germantown Academy around her, longtime Patriots girls’ varsity head coach Sherri Retif cuts the ceremonial ribbon at the dedication of a basketball court in her honor in the school’s new field house annex. Just before the event last Friday evening, a victory over Inter-Ac rival Academy of Notre Dame raised Retif’s career coaching record to 653-180. A member of Tulane University’s Athletic Hall of Fame due to her prowess as a player, Retif has guided GA teams to 16 league championships since starting at the school in the 1998-99 season, and she has developed numerous All-American and NCAA Division I athletes. (Photo by Tom Utescher)
Following the success of this summer’s activities for children, Wisbech Tennis Club will be hosting a few further events before the holidays are over.
On Fridays, August 18 and 25, there will be a Junior Club Night involving fun and games and an opportunity for the children to practise their shots.
Next Tuesday will see an Introductory Tournament to give Junior Players some match-play experience, and on Wednesday, August 30 is a Mini-Red Competition Day.
New coaching courses will start in early September and if you would like a place on any of the events please email wtcmembership@hotmail.co.uk or telephone 07549 263767 for further details.
l Photo shows children who took part in the Holiday Activity on Thursday with coach Glenn Perkins in red.
× Governor Bruce Rauner: “Pritzker will give the governorship over to Madigan”
Governor Bruce Rauner has a turn at responding to campaign ads and charges against him, including those by the Democratic Governors Association and by Rep. Jeanne Ives. He says his loss in tomorrow’s primary election would lead to the governorship of House Speaker Mike Madigan.
Oklahoma City Police announced today they are searching for a missing teenager.
16-year-old Alexis Paige Townsend was last seen August 3 at her home in a neighborhood near Reno and Mustang Rd. She left the home after an argument with a family member.
Police say there is no evidence of foul play.
Police ask anyone with information as to Townsend's whereabouts call 911 immediately.
ALBERTVILLE, France — Nicolas Mahut and Pierre-Hugues Herbert beat Robin Haase and Jean-Julien Rojer 7-6 (6), 6-3, 6-7 (3), 7-6 (2) to give defending champion France a 2-1 lead against the Netherlands in the first round of the Davis Cup World Group on Saturday.
France clinched victory on its first match point in a tough encounter where the Dutch pair had chances to take early control.
In the 10th game of the match, Herbert saved three set points on his serve. After the Dutch then saved a set point in the tiebreaker, France clinched the first set when Herbert's stabbed backhand volley at the net was too good for Haase.
There are two reverse singles to decide the contest on Sunday — Adrian Mannarino vs. Haase, and Richard Gasquet vs. Thiemo De Bakker.
In Friday's singles, Gasquet levelled the score by defeating Haase after Mannarino was upset by Thiemo de Bakker, ranked 369th.
Listen, let's not beat around the bush (ahhhAhahHAhHAHaA) here. I know what you came for. But in case you did click in wondering "I wonder when Kim Kardashian's next fragrance will drop," the answer is April 30! Also, the hashtag #KKWbody implies the perfume will be called KKW Body, which, funnily enough, she confirmed in a recent Business of Fashion interview.
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Oh, and while you're here and have fragrance on the brain, Kim's upcoming batch of it is "really cool. The scent is so good, I’m so proud of it. It smells to me like what I would think golden smells like, even though that’s a color and something that’s just luminous.”
Also, along the lines of beauty and branding, Kim also confirmed she believes the whole #KKW line could be "really, really big."
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Police are appealing for witnesses to a crash between a lorry and a car on the M1.
The incident happened between 3.15pm and 3.30pm on Monday, April 30 near junction 28 on the northbound carriageway. Police said they understand the lorry struck the back of a black Audi TT, which was being driven by a 25-year-old woman. The driver of the lorry didn’t stop and hasn’t since come forward. A Derbyshire police spokesperson said: “We would particularly like to hear from anyone who might have dash cam footage of the incident – and from the driver of another nearby HGV who signalled for the driver of the lorry involved in the collision to stop, to no avail.” If you have any information, contact PC Kelia Marceta-Cooper on 101 quoting reference 18000201120. Alternatively, send her a message online by visiting the Contact Us section of our website. You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – The Komets are off a perfect start in the playoffs as they lead Quad City two games to none with the series shifting to Moline for game three on Wednesday.
The Komets are coming off a 4-3 come-from-behind win in game one on Friday at the Coliseum and a 3-1 victory Saturday night also in Fort Wayne.
The Komets are out-shooting the Mallards 74-31 in the two games combined – that after going 8-2-2 against the Mallards during the regular season.
Fort Wayne has also scored a power play goal in each of the first two games while goaltender Pat Nagle has earned both wins and Mike Cazzola has netted a team-best two goals.
Game 3- Wednesday, April 19……Fort Wayne at Quad City, 7:35pm ET
Game 4- Friday, April 21……………Fort Wayne at Quad City, 8:05pm ET
Game 5- Saturday, April 22………..Fort Wayne at Quad City, 8:05pm ET*
Game 6- Monday, April 24…………Quad City at Fort Wayne, 7:30pm ET*
Game 7- Wednesday, April 26……Quad City at Fort Wayne, 7:30pm ET*
*If necessary
The State Council Bureau on Monday discussed the development of legislative practices mechanism with the Heads of the Standing Committees of the Council. The meeting, chaired by Dr Yahya bin Mahfoudh al Mantheri, Chairman of the
State Council, aimed at enhancing the performance of the Council and increasing coordination between the
Bureau and the Heads of the Committees in ensuring that the role of the committees is enhanced.
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Over the years, some bands who've released recording debuts have launched their careers with a single from the album that, in many cases, was the first song on the first side of their record. In the business, these songs are called "lead-off tracks," denoting the first in a series of songs on an album. Many of these tracks spawned major hits: from Beyoncé's "Crazy In Love," "Chuck E's In Love" by Rickie Lee Jones and Norah Jones' "Don't Know Why," to Foo Fighters' "This Is A Call" and "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes" by Crosby, Stills & Nash.
Still others, while not major radio hits, have had lasting influence on pop music. "Radio Free Europe" by R.E.M., "Illegal Smile" by John Prine, "Push It Along" by A Tribe Called Quest and "Sunday Morning" by The Velvet Underground come to mind.
From rock and soul to R&B and rap, we've collected 150 of these lead-off tracks into one playlist. Listen below.
Haniger went 1-for-5 with two RBI in Tuesday's loss to the Rangers.
Haniger came through with a two-run double in the first inning for his 10th two-bagger of the season. The 27-year-old entered Tuesday's tilt amidst a 2-for-18 stretch and has cooled off some after an impressive start to the season, but he's still slashing a solid .277/.365/.524 to go along with 11 home runs and 39 RBI.
I did a Google search for "Jeremy Corbyn" and "Rwanda" on the unlikely chance that Britain's Labor Party leader had ever said anything about that tiny, tortured East African nation. The one and only result was unsurprising because, in the West, Rwanda is largely forgotten except as an excuse to go to war - to "stop the next Rwanda" - meaning the country's 1994 bloodbath.
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About Young Adult Carers
If you are aged between 18 and 25 and help to look after a parent, sibling, partner, child, grandparent or other relative who is ill then you are a young adult carer. York Carers Centre have a Young Adult Carer service which offers age appropriate advice and social activities. If this sounds like the service for you, or if you know a young adult carer you would like to refer, please contact York Carers Centre. They will then arrange a time to meet you either at your home, their office or at another location to suit you, to discuss your needs further.
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Deadmau5 is officially a married man and no, he didn’t say his vows wearing his signature mouse head.
The Canadian record producer/DJ, whose real name is Joel Thomas Zimmerman, and his girlfriend Kelly Fedoni tied the knot on Saturday in a lavish ceremony in Ontario.
“Mr and Mrs grill,” the 36-year-old captioned a photo of him and his new bride.
Fedoni wrote alongside another adorable pic, “Together forever and always, not a day will go by without me loving you.”
The event even included some intense pyrotechnics. The couple’s wedding photos were taken in front of six giant flames.
Celebrities invited to the festivities included IndyCar drivers James Hinchcliffe and Conor Daly.
“So happy for our pals @deadmau5 @kellyfedoni you guys are awesome! Congrats!” Daly wrote on Instagram.
The pair revealed their engagement in 2016. Zimmerman was previously engaged to tattoo artist Kat Von D.
Noting that Nashua resident Heriberto Figueroa-Torres has complied with the terms of his bail order and has no criminal record, a county prosecutor last week agreed to defer for one year, then suspend for three years, his prison term in exchange for his guilty plea to a second-degree assault charge.
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Man shot while sitting in parked vehicle on West Side
A man was wounded in a shooting early Saturday on the West Side.
The 20-year-old was sitting in a parked vehicle at 1:09 a.m. in the 3200 block of West Roosevelt when another male walked up and fired shots, striking him in the right foot, according to Chicago Police.
He showed up at Rush University Medical Center, where his condition stabilized, police said.
No one was in custody as Area North detectives investigated the shooting.
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) -Scovill Zoo is hosting a Zippy Zoo Day celebration in honor of Mothers' Day this weekend.
The celebration will be May 12 from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Mothers will get in free on May 12 and May 13 with a paying child.
Zippy Zoo Day will feature games, gifts, and animal presentations.
For more information, call 421-7435.
Bayley responds to fans who are upset that she wrestled on Main Event this week.
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - Premier Oil Plc will sell its 30 percent stake in a North Sea pipeline to UK gas infrastructure company CATS Management Ltd for up to 23.6 million pounds ($31.68 million), it said on Monday.
The Esmond Transportation System (ETS) pipeline, currently operated by Perenco UK Limited transports gas from Esmond Area fields to the Bacton gas terminal on the North Sea coast in Norfolk.
CATS will make an initial upfront payment of 21 million pounds payable on deal completion, which is currently expected in the first half of 2018.
It will pay up to 2.6 million pounds more if milestones related to development of the Pegasus field are achieved, London-listed Premier company said.
Premier said it would use the proceeds to pay down debt. Its net debt stood at $2.8 billion as of Sept. 30.
Perenco and Centrica Plc have also entered into separate agreements to sell their interests in the pipeline to CATS, Premier said.
CATS is owned by Antin Infrastructure Partners.
LANSING, MI -- A Tuscola County man has never been so happy to have made a mistake in his life as it led to a $100,000 lottery win after he played the Fantasy 5 game on May 24.
"I usually play 04-14-28-30-31, but I accidentally picked 29 instead of 28," said the player, who chose to remain anonymous. "Rather than starting over with a new slip, I just decided to go ahead and play those numbers and I'm so glad I did.
"Winning the jackpot was all because of a simple mistake, but it's definitely the best mistake I've ever made."
The man matched all five white numbers drawn -- 04-14-29-30-31 -- to win the jackpot. The man bought his winning ticket at Worth's Party Store, located at 4730 East Main Street in Millington and visited Michigan Lottery headquarters Tuesday to claim his prize.
"I can't tell you how it feels to win the jackpot. It's a once in a lifetime kind of thing," the player said.
With the winnings, the man says he plans on paying down the mortgage on his house.
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At just 24 years old, Tayla Parx is already a three-time Grammy nominee and has written and produced songs for the likes of Alicia Keys, Ariana Grande, and Nicki Minaj. Parx released her most recent mixtape, TaylaMade, last year, which showcased her mastery of different genres, her dulcet voice, and her infectious attitude. Given these past career benchmarks (and the fact that she’s from Dallas, Texas), it’s a bit surprising that this year marked her first time at South by Southwest.
While she was new to the SXSW experience, Parx, ever the industry pro, took on the festival in bold fashion—from donning a red kimono at Fader Fort to wearing a bold orange top and an optical illusion–evoking suit onstage at the Austin City Limits Live showcase, which also featured Rae Sremmurd and Mike Will Made-It. So take a look at Parx’s photo diary, which shows off the bright and tomboyish talent making a very stylish debut in Austin.
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Ashwani Gujral of ashwanigujral.com told CNBC-TV18, "PSU stocks continue to do well. MMTC is a buy with a stop loss of Rs 54, target of Rs 66. Dredging Corporation is also a buy with a stop of Rs 408, target of Rs 430." Union Bank of India is a sell with a stop loss of Rs 123 and target of Rs 115," he added.
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GREENWICH, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The Washington County Sheriff’s Office says a Greenwich man died after his snowmobile struck a tree early Sunday morning.
Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded around 1:33 a.m. Sunday to a report of a snowmobile accident on private property on Lowber Road in the Town of Greenwich.
Deputies found a snowmobile crashed into a tree and one victim who had been ejected from the crash. Officials say the victim was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Officials have identified the victim as 30-year old Brandon Brown of Greenwich.
The crash remains under investigation, but officials say Brown was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash, and excessive speed appears to be a preliminary factor.
If you miss using your dirt bike in the winter, Hopedale's Braiden Frieda may just have the answer for you: The Snowterbike.
He found the idea for a snow bike on the Internet.
"I just wanted to try something different," said Frieda.
To build it, he and a friend welded a skidoo ski onto a pipe in his basement and then bolted it on to the front of a Kawasaki dirt bike.
He says it draws a lot of attention around town.
Frieda says it's hard to balance some days but easier when the snow is harder. (Jacob Barker/CBC)
"They say it's cool," said Frieda. "It's their first time seeing it."
Watching Frieda ride, it's clearly a delicate balancing act.
While he sometimes falls when he's "driving kinda crazy", he says it's easier when the snow is harder.
Not a bad way to spend the winter months!
Alvina Jacobson, age 95, of East Grand Forks, MN died Monday, February 6, 2017 at the Good Samaritan Nursing Center, Warren, MN.
Alvina Jacobson was born February 9, 1921 in Fergus Falls, MN the daughter of Herman and Bertha (Pedersen) Schmidt. She married Clifford Jacobson on February 17, 1944, at Fort Dix, New Jersey.
Alvina received her BS in biology from Moorhead State in 1943 and she taught English and Biology in numerous Minnesota high schools.
She is survived by sons: Bruce (Kathy) Jacobson of Carbondale, IL; Dale (Therese) Jacobson of Alvarado, MN; and three granddaughters, Kelly, Kristi, and Jenna. She is preceded in death by her husband Clifford; her parents; daughter, Nancy; two brothers, David and Charles; two sisters, Annabelle and Alice.
Celebration of Life: 2:30 PM on Thursday, (Today) February 9, 2017 at the Good Samaritan Center, 2122 River Rd NW, East Grand Forks, MN.
Online Guestbook: www.dandahlfuneralhome.com
Arrangements by: Dahl Funeral Home, East Grand Forks, MN
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Accused NSA Leaker Reality Winner Denied Bail Again
A Georgia federal judge Thursday shot down a request from a former government contractor accused of leaking national defense information to an online media outlet for release on bail pending her trial for violations of the Espionage Act, saying she poses ...read more
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A man wanted for leading a California Highway Patrol officer on a high speed chase around Santa Rosa last month was arrested Thursday after he walked into the CHP office, according to CHP officials. On Nov. 13, an officer was on patrol on U.S. Highway 101 at Todd Road observed an Audi SUV speeding and weaving in and out of traffic, CHP officials said.
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Wilton High School will conduct its annual Holiday Concert at the Clune Center for the Arts Wednesday, Dec. 13, at 7:30 p.m.
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EPS confirmed Wednesday that a man killed Sunday afternoon died from a gunshot wound, and his death is Edmonton’s most recent homicide.
Police said the Edmonton Medical Examiner conducted an autopsy Tuesday, and determined Abdullahi Nur-Abduelle, 22, had died as a result of a gunshot wound.
Meanwhile, police are still investigating, and said Wednesday that detectives are still trying to track down two suspicious vehicles in connection to the shooting – releasing two images of the newer-model, dark grey Dodge Durango, and a black Hyundai Tucson.
Back on Sunday afternoon, at about 4:40 p.m. shots were fired near a convenience store in the area of 118 Street and 145 Avenue.
Police are asking anyone with details on this case to call the Edmonton Police Service non-emergency line at 780-423-4567 or #377 on a mobile phone.
Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
Favorable weather conditions were helping firefighters to contain the La Tuna Fire on September 4, local media reported, as the fire burned through more than 7,000 acres in the Verdugo Mountains.
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti declared a local emergency on September 3, as the fire spread from the mountainside to residential areas. Credit: Instagram/Mark Calland via Storyful
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Southampton Sack Puel As The Search For New Management Gets Underway
Claude Puel was sacked as Southampton manager on Wednesday after just one season in charge, the English Premier Club announced. 55-year-old Puel, took Southampton to a respectable eighth-place finish in the table and to the League Cup final where they were defeated by Manchester United. “Southampton Football Club can today confirm that it has terminated…
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Dominique Heaggan-Brown, center, with defense attorneys Steven Kohn, left, and Jonathan Smith, appears in court as Milwaukee District Attorney John Chisholm presents his opening statement for the trial of Heaggan-Brown in Milwaukee on Tuesday, June 13, 2017. Chisholm, who charged Heaggan-Brown, a former Milwaukee police officer with killing a black man who fled a traffic stop last year, told a jury Tuesday the man was unarmed and defenseless when the officer shot him "point blank." Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel via AP Michael Sears
The highly anticipated debut video from The Long Awaited Album by Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers has been released. In it, Steve enlists the help of Saturday Night Live pals, Bill Hader and Cecily Strong, to portray the crushing heartrbreak that the song describes.
Directed by Brian Petchers, the video was shot at Jewel Street Studios in Brooklyn, NY with assistance from Dream World Studios in Minnesota.
The Long Awaited Album is set for a September 22 release, just in time for the Wide Open Bluegrass festival in Raleigh, NC where Steve and the band will perform on the 30th. Pre-orders can be placed now from iTunes and Amazon, or directly from Martin’s web site on CD or vinyl.
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Genoa, May 30 - A Florence prosecutor who asked for the arrest of his girlfriend's ex was sent to trial on Wednesday. Vincenzo Ferrigno will go on trial September 18, judicial sources said. Prosecutors have charged him with abuse of office. A preliminary hearings judge cleared him of the charge of false testimony. "I'm happy the right ting has been done," said the ex, a Tuscan doctor. He said it was right for "rotten apples" in the judiciary to be prosecuted.
In Lucknow, at the break of dawn, the sound of bells ringing from a nearby temple wake up an old man. He gets ready, collects milk in a jug and treks all the way to the temple to offer it to the deity. At the temple, he makes a garland and stays until the customary morning puja and returns. “So many people come here. When I see peace on their faces, I find peace too,” he says.
The short film Hind, directed by Sumit Aroraa and produced by Terribly Tiny Talkies, is about the old man and his relationship with the temple, with a twist at the end.
Hundreds attended the third annual Donnie Chin BBQ on July 27 at Donnie Chin International Children’s Park.
The tradition started after Chin’s murder — neighbors are invited to come together to bring food to share and build community. Leftovers were distributed to different nonprofits in the community.
Chin, a beloved community leader, was killed in 2014. His murder remains unsolved.
Lady FunL’ayo has given fans a glimpse of her fun side in the video of her song, 'Always alayo'.
This is a follow up to her 'My Honda' clip which was released in December 2016.
The female singer was up to an earlier start as brightens the screen with some entertaining dance displays.
Have a look. It is just a click away.
Hope you had a quiet, enjoyable Easter Sunday with family and loved ones. And hope that you either have the day off or can get away for a few minutes today, as we have morning baseball thanks to Patriots Day in Boston.
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The upbeat results spurred Honda to raise its profit forecast for a third time this fiscal year. The Japanese automaker now expects full-year net income to climb 62 percent instead of decline.
In the company’s fiscal third quarter ended Dec. 31, net income surged to 570.2 billion yen ($5.06 billion), from 168.8 billion yen ($1.5 billion) a year earlier. Honda credited U.S. tax cuts for a 346.1 billion yen ($3.07 billion) windfall that bolstered the bottom line.
ROME — Italian lawmakers are demanding Brazil extradite Italian communist militant Cesare Battisti after he was caught near the Bolivian border.
A chorus of lawmakers, including ex-Premier Matteo Renzi, are demanding that Battisti finally face justice for Italian murder convictions.
Justice Minister Andrea Orlando says extradition "is possible" and that Italy is determined he serve time to "give back, at least in part, what was taken from our country and the families of his victims."
Battisti escaped from Italian prison in 1981 while awaiting trial on four counts of murder allegedly committed when he was a member of the Armed Proletarians for Communism. He was convicted in absentia in 1990. He has acknowledged membership in the group but denies killing anyone.
This Week on The Disclaimer, WMSE's weekly half hour of culture chit-chat, we look ahead at the concert calendar for our annual spring concert preview. Joined by Milwaukee Record's Tyler Maas, who fills in for Ryan Schleicher, Matt Wild and I run through the shows we're most excited about, as well as some shows that raise red flags. Among the events discussed: Patti Smith, Brian Wilson, Gucci Mane, Milwaukee Psych Fest, Jay Som, Tobin Sprout, Billy Bob Thornton, Deafhaven and a performance of a Wings album without Paul McCartney. It's an unusual concert calendar, to say the least.
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(CNN) A 17-year-old has been charged with willful and malicious destruction of property for allegedly vandalizing the Holocaust Memorial in Boston Monday, according to the Boston Police Department.
Photos from the memorial showed shattered glass lying on the ground at the site, which is made up of six glass towers.
Workers clean up broken glass at the New England Holocaust Memorial.
When police arrived, they found the teen being detained by two bystanders. Witnesses told police they saw him throwing "what appeared to be a rock at the Memorial which shattered a glass panel," a police press release said.
Each tower consists of 22 panels of glass, according to the New England Holocaust Memorial. Visitors often leave stones at the site - "reflecting the ages-old Jewish custom of marking a graveside visit," according to the group. It's not clear if one of those stones was used to vandalize the memorial.
The memorial consists of six glass towers, which are lit up at night.
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Manchester United are eyeing a surprise move for West Ham forward Marko Arnautovic this summer.
Jose Mourinho's side hold an interest in the Austrian international, who would cost over £30million following a fine season at the London Stadium despite West Ham's tough campaign.
United see Arnautovic as an impact player or an option from the left if Frenchman Anthony Martial pushes for the exit door in the transfer window.
Manchester United are interested in bringing in Marko Arnautovic from West Ham this summer
However, if a situation develops where Gareth Bale can leave Real Madrid, then United will turn their attentions to the Wales international.
United have been long-term admirers of Bale, who has become frustrated at the Bernabeu due to a lack of game time and has a troubled relationship with Zinedine Zidane.
The Old Trafford outfit, looking to topple rivals Manchester City off their perch in the Premier League, have also discussed a move for Juventus forward Mario Mandzukic.
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YOUNGSTOWN — Reports said a man with bullet wounds in both legs told police Sunday he shot himself after giving several conflicting stories.
Officers were called about 7:05 p.m. to a home in the 500 block of West Hylda Avenue for a report of a man shot and when they arrived they found a 19-year-old man lying on the floor bleeding from gunshot wounds.
Reports said the victim told police several stories of how he was wounded until he went to St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, where police were told the person had shot himself.
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HOUSTON (AP) — The U.S. Supreme has refused to review an appeal from a 48-year-old Salvadoran man on Texas death row for the slayings of two Houston store clerks during an attempted robbery more than 17 years ago.
The high court had no comment in its decision Monday in the case of Gilmar Guevara.
Attorneys for Guevara asked the justices to reverse lower courts' rulings rejecting arguments that he's mentally impaired and ineligible for the death penalty.
Guevara was convicted and sentenced to death for the fatal shootings of 48-year-old Tae Youk and 21-year-old Gerardo Yaxon. Youk was from South Korea and Yaxon from Guatemala.
Guevara, identified as the shooter, and two accomplices fled the scene in southwest Houston in June 2000 without any money.
He does not yet have an execution date.
SAO PAULO, May 30 (Reuters) - Brazil’s state-led oil company Petrobras said on Wednesday it will raise gasoline prices at refineries by 0.7 percent starting on Thursday.
The company regularly adjusts fuel prices according to the international oil market, but has changed its policy for diesel following a nationwide truckers strike that has paralyzed vast swaths of Latin America’s largest economy. (Reporting by Marcelo Teixeira Editing by Marguerita Choy)
Morning, PPP! It's the Monday after a holiday weekend, but who cares about that, because the Maple Leafs have a home playoff game tonight. Fresh off a win in 2OT that gave us all hope , the Leafs will play the Capitals in Toronto this evening.
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The number of intellectual property rights cases handled in South China's Guangdong Province in 2017.
9.8 percent
The growth of China's electricity consumption in the first quarter of the year, the fastest quarterly growth since 2012.
9.8 percent
Growth of consumption of natural gas in the first quarter, which rose to 71.2 billion cubic meters, official data showed on Tuesday.
154 million tons
Apparent consumption of oil in the first three months, up 5.5 percent year-on-year, according to official data.
The 57-year-old took a tumble as part of his presenting act while searching for a particular member of his audience.
The Chase host is known for his comic routines and comedy timing, and this joke fall left fans in stitches.
At the end of a Les Misérables guest performance, Bradley teased: “What a performance, absolutely unbelievable.
“I don’t know. I’ve seen Les Mis… I don’t know. Six or seven times? It reduces me to tears every time I go. It really does. Not the show, the price of the tickets love, ridiculous!”
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A man who might have been suffering from nicotine withdrawal attempted to steal cigarettes, Friday.
Police say the man entered a Mac’s Convenience store on Bayfield Street about 10:30 p.m.
He vaulted the counter and started taking multiple pack of cigarettes from their bins.
The man was confronted by a store clerk, and after a brief struggle where a newspaper stand was thrown at the employee, the suspect fled the store.
Barrie police went to the area and located the man a short distance away.
The man attempted to flee from police, but was arrested after a foot pursuit.
Cigarette packs taken from the store were discovered at the scene.
The 20-year-old man of no-fixed address was charged with robbery and assault with a weapon.
The store employee did not sustain any injuries.
VATICAN CITY Pope Francis, who is due to visit Egypt this month, on Sunday condemned the blast that killed at least 21 people and injured 50 a Coptic church in the Nile Delta [L8N1HH05I].
"I pray for the dead and the victims. May the Lord convert the hearts of people who sow terror, violence and death and even the hearts of those who produce and traffic in weapons," he said at the end of his Palm Sunday Mass before tens of thousands of people in St. Peter's Square.
He expressed his "deepest condolences" to all Egyptians and to the head of the Coptic Church, who is due to be one of his hosts on the April 28-29 trip.
The blast was the latest assault on a religious minority that has increasingly been targeted by Islamist militants.
(Reporting By Philip Pullella, editing by Larry King)
Passengers suffering disruption because of a huge improvement programme at Britain's busiest railway station faced extra misery on Tuesday after a points failure caused a passenger service to collide with a Network Rail engineering wagon.
South West Trains (SWT) tweeted that the delays were caused by a "points failure/operating incident" near London Waterloo.
But delayed passengers tweeted pictures of the SWT service leaning against the engineering wagon.
London Ambulance‏ Service said it had checked over three people following the "derailment", adding: "Thankfully they did not need to go to hospital."
Meanwhile, a train at London's King's Cross Station appeared to have hit the buffers on platform nine.
Staff in high visibility overalls were gathered around the front of the train and a cordon was in place.
Station staff refused to discuss what had happened.
Saturday marked a big milestone for the Lucas County Pit Crew.
The pit bull advocacy group adopted out its one thousandth pit bull (named Victor by the way) since forming in 2010.
Past pit bull adopters were invited to bring photos of their dogs to Pit Crew headquarters on McCord Road to hang on a memory wall.
Pit Crew organizer Jean Keating says her group is making a positive difference in our community every day.
"When you look at ten years ago none of these dogs would have lived. And now 95 percent of our dogs come from Lucas County Canine Care and Control. So that’s an awful lot of dogs that wouldn't be alive today,” said Jean Keating with the Pit Crew.
According to their website, the Lucas County Pit Crew “supports responsible guardians of Pit Bull Terrier like dogs in our community through education, advocacy, training assistance, spay/neuter promotion, foster care, and adoption.”
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Attempted use of fake money probed
By MELINDA WILLIAMS
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Pulaski County authorities are investigating a fake $100 bill a woman attempted to pass at a Dublin business earlier this month.
According to an affidavit used to obtain a search warrant for a Lee Highway mobile home, a female resident of the mobile home uttered the fake bill at the Dublin McDonalds Aug. 1. Authorities say the woman took the money back and gave it to a man when restaurant management confronted her.
The man turned the bill over to Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office the following day.
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The "Grey's Anatomy" actress was raised in a Mormon household from the age of 7. Although she no longer practices the religion, her respect for some of the practices followed her into adulthood.
"That structure and discipline was really good for me," she told Good Housekeeping in 2014. "I had a childhood that was a childhood. I listened to my parents. I respected the rules."
Prior to marrying her now-husband, Josh Kelley, they didn't live together, which was due to her Mormon upbringing.
"I ... didn't want to live together before we were married. I still have enough Mormon in me — not a lot, but enough — that I wanted to keep that a little bit sacred," she said in an interview with Vanity Fair in 2008.
The No. 6 Oregon Ducks women's basketball team will try to maintain control of the Pac-12 race on Friday night when the Ducks play host to the 25th-ranked California Golden Bears.
Sabrina Ionescu and Ruthy Hebard lead a Ducks team full of firepower, but the Golden Bears counter with their own star in Kristine Anigwe, who averages 17.5 points and 9.1 rebounds per game.
Here are the details for this Pac-12 matchup. Follow the live score and stats above, and look for live updates below as the game unfolds.
What: No. 6 Oregon Ducks (20-3, 9-1 Pac-12) vs. No. 25 California Golden Bears (15-6, 6-4 Pac-12)
When: 8 p.m. Pacific time Friday, Feb. 2
Where: Matthew Knight Arena, Eugene
TV: Pac-12 Networks
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A woman accused of faking cancer to get donations is set to be back in court on Wednesday for a hearing. Abbey Arthur has a second probation violation for driving under the influence and failure to maintain lane charges she got in Albany back in March.
And that’s their aim, which she lays out clearly: to continually dehumanize him so that attacking him or calling for his removal sounds more palatable to people, damn the Constitution or any rule of law.
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Ana Navarro’s latest attack on President Trump was beyond the pale even for CNN, leaving host John Berman nearly speechless.
Navarro asserted Monday that Trump’s failure to explicitly denounce white supremacists in his statement on the Charlottesville violence was the worst thing he has ever done.
“There are times when the President of the United States needs to step up and be the unifier-in-chief,” she said. “This was such a moment for him and he blew it to a level in order to pander to members of his base who he did not want to antagonize.”
After a long rant, Navarro dropped a bomb that took the air out of the studio.
“In my book, his lack of empathy, his lack of leadership, his lack of courage–he’s unfit to be human,” Navarro stated.
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Tuesday is the first day of spring which means once the snow we're set to get tonight passes, Sioux City City Crew's will begin to transition from their winter duties to spring duties.
One of the main spring duties that city crews will attend to is the abundant number of potholes on the roads.
With there being so many locations of potholes around the city, Sioux City Field Services Department relies on the public to help report potholes.
You can report a pothole by visiting https://www.sioux-city.org/i-want-to/report/pothole
Each year, Allina Health awards eight of its 27,000 employees with a Commitment to Care Award.
This award is the highest employee recognition achievement at Allina Health, recognizing those who demonstrate exceptional care for their patients, their communities and each other.
This year, Cambridge Medical Center is proud to announce that one of the eight honorees is Michelle Haroldson, MD, Lead Hospitalist, Sleep Services Medical Director, Cambridge Medical Center.
Haroldson was nominated for being an advocate for excellence in patient care along with her ability to inspire staff to provide the best care possible.
“Allina Health Cambridge Medical Center is a place that encourages you to bring great ideas forward and pursue them,” Haroldson said. “Having the opportunity to build the sleep program from the ground up has allowed us to touch the lives of many people in our own community.”
A sold-out crowd filled West Riverfront Park for the first Taco Festival Detroit on Saturday, August 12, 2017. (Photo: John Froelich, Special to the Free Press)
A sold-out crowd packed West Riverfront Park in Detroit Saturday for the first Taco Festival Detroit.
From the delicious tacos to the Taco Dog Beauty Pageant and the Lucha Libre Voz wrestling league, there was excitement and salsa in the air.
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MADRID (AP) — A Britain-based financier who has spearheaded a U.S. law targeting Russian officials over human rights abuses says he has been arrested in Spain at Russia's request.
William Browder tweeted about the arrest Wednesday, posting a photo on his official profile saying that he was in the back of a Spanish police car on the way to a police station.
Browder wrote: "Urgent: Just was arrested by Spanish police in Madrid on a Russian Interpol arrest warrant. Going to the police station right now."
A Spanish national police spokesman said the arrest couldn't be immediately confirmed by authorities. The spokesman couldn't be named in line with internal police rules.
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Police in New Jersey said they had to coax a German shepherd on a busy interstate to leave a dead pit bull that it was found lying next to.
New Jersey state police said that troopers responded Thursday morning to a report of two dogs on the shoulder of Interstate 280 in Newark.
The troopers say the pit bull was dead when they arrived. They say the German shepherd didn’t want to leave its side, but they were able to coax it into a trooper’s car.
Authorities say neither dog was wearing a collar or any identification. The German shepherd was given to a dog rescue.
It wasn’t clear how the dog died. The case remains under investigation.
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Chapel Hill, N.C. -- Former North Carolina defensive tackle Dee Hardison, a member of the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame who played 11 seasons in the National Football League, has died. He was 61.
Tim Butler of Butler & Son Funeral Home in Clinton says Hardison died Saturday at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill, where he had been hospitalized for several weeks.
Hardison was named to The Associated Press All-America first team in 1977. He was co-captain of the 1977 team that went 8-3-1, won the Atlantic Coast Conference title and finished ranked 17th after losing to Nebraska, 21-17, in the Liberty Bowl.
Hardison was a second-round draft pick of the Buffalo Bills in 1978 and played there for three seasons. He spent five seasons with the New York Giants, two with the San Diego Chargers and a year with the Kansas City Chiefs before retiring after the 1989 season.
NORTH TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) – Thursdays in Gratwick Park will be a lot more fun this year with the new “Thursdays on the Water” series.
Starting June 15, there will be a free concert in the park from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., as well as food trucks, car shows, and attractions for the whole family. Raffles and giveaways will also be held, with a portion of the proceeds to benefit Twin Cities Meals on Wheels.
Thursday’s band is “The A-List”.
The concert series runs every Thursday in Gratwick Park through Aug. 20, except for July 20 and Aug. 10.
For more information or a full schedule, visit ,www.thursdaysonthewater.com.
Following is a summary of current science news briefs.
China issues rules to get tough on academic integrity
China has issued new guidelines to enforce academic integrity in science that include plans to "record and assess" the conduct of scientists and institutions and punish anyone guilty of misconduct, state news agency Xinhua reported. The guidelines, released on Wednesday by the ruling Communist Party and the State Council, or cabinet, prohibit plagiarism, fabrication of data and research conclusions, ghost-writing and peer review manipulation, according to Xinhua.
Abington Heights beats Bonner-Prendie in a bizarre overtime thriller to advance to PIAA state title game
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Lincoln’s Aseem Lucky knocks the ball out of Neshaminy’s Chris Arcidiacono’s hands during their win on Saturday.
Lincoln held off neshaminy, 77-70, in the PIAA Class 6A quarterfinals Saturday afternoon at Archbishop Ryan.
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Neshaminy senior Chris Arcidiacono led all scorers with 35 points, while Lincoln senior Tyree Corbett led the Railsplitters with 29 points and 20 rebounds.
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A 61-year-old man was gunned down in an alley late Wednesday night and Pomona police are searching for the shooter, officials said Thursday.
Jerome Clifford Hayes was pronounced dead after he was rushed to the hospital following the shooting, a police statement said.
The shooting was reported around 10:30 p.m. in the 800 block of E. La Verne Avenue, officials said. There they found Hayes, wounded, and paramedics took him to the hospital.
Homicide detectives learned a unidentified man approached Hayes in the rear alley near La Verne Avenue and for unknown reasons, opened fire on the 61-year-old, police said.
“The suspect is only described as an adult male and there was no further description obtained,” the statement said.
Detectives are asking for anyone with information regarding this incident to contact the Pomona Police Department at 909-620-2085. Anonymous tips can be made by calling Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477), or by using the P3 Tips app or by visiting lacrimestoppers.org.
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Paul Pogba has regularly been dropped by Jose Mourinho at Manchester United
Mourinho has frequently dropped Pogba, often leaving him on the bench in favour of 21-year-old Scott McTominay.
That’s despite shelling out £89million for the Frenchman in the summer of 2016, bringing him to Old Trafford from Juventus.
Pogba has failed to hit the heights expected when he has played for Manchester United.
In 19 Premier League appearances this season, he has scored just three times though he has nine assists to his name.
A fire which broke out in a Millsboro mobile home around 3 A.M. Sunday morning has killed one person, according to the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company.
LONDON—British counterterrorism police were helping investigations Wednesday into the suspected poisoning of two people near the town of Salisbury where a former Russian spy was poisoned four months ago.
Police said a man and a woman, both British nationals in their 40s, were found at a residence in the town of Amesbury, Wiltshire on Saturday....
Motilal Oswal has come out with its fourth quarter (January-March) earnings estimates for the Cement sector. The brokerage house expects Shree Cement to report net profit at 228.8 crore down 3.7% quarter-on-quarter.
Net Sales are expected to increase by 20.1 percent Q-o-Q (up 9.7 percent Y-o-Y) to Rs 2213.8 crore, according to Motilal Oswal.
Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) are likely to fall by 7.4 percent Q-o-Q (down 14.1 percent Y-o-Y) to Rs 434 crore.
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May 2 Broadwind Energy Inc
* Q1 earnings per share $0.43 from continuing operations
* Q1 earnings per share $0.34
* Q1 sales rose 20 percent to $56.1 million
* Q1 2017 orders total $40 million, up 3 pct from Q1 2016
* Booked $40.0 million of net new orders in Q1 2017, compared to $39.0 million of net new orders booked in q1 2016
* At March 31, 2017, total backlog was $181.7 million, more than double backlog of $86.0 million at march 31, 2016 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bangalore.newsroom@thomsonreuters.com)
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Kate Winslet confirmed Idris Elba has a foot fetish while appearing on The Graham Norton Show Friday to promote their new film The Mountain Between Us.
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If you're looking to up your flirt game, there's one thing you must be able to do: read your partner's body language.How your partner holds him or herself reveals a wealth of knowledge about how well your romantic overtures are going to turn out, so heed these tips from body language expert Jan Hargrave.According to Hargrave, women who are interested in their partner slightly bite their bottom lip, flick or smooth their hair and purposely expose their wrists.Men, on the other hand, straighten their shirt, button and unbutton their jacket and make shows of force (think crushing an aluminum can) to indicated interest.If she's just not that into you, she'll cross her arms, touch her left eye and year and clench her first.A disinterested man will slouch, drum on the table or clasp his hands behind his head to communicate indifference.
For this week’s Texas Wheat Producers Report, KGNC Agribusiness Reporter James Hunt visited with Steelee Fischbacher of Texas Wheat Producers.
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FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO): An iconic Fort Wayne restaurant will close at the end of the year.
The Rib Room, located at 1235 E State Boulevard, will shut down. However, there are plans to reopen the location under a new name, according to our partners in news at ABC 21. The new restaurant will also have a different dining concept, but not many other details have been released regarding the new space.
This is not the first time The Rib Room has closed its doors. In October 2015, the owners closed up shop due to sagging sales. The longtime Fort Wayne institution returned in the early months of 2016, but then closed again November 2016 only to reopen under new ownership.
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JAKARTA, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Indonesia’s retail sales rose at 2.2 percent in October from a year earlier, a central bank survey showed on Monday.
October retail sales growth, the survey report by Bank Indonesia said, was bolstered by sales of food items.
In September, retail sales growth was 1.8 percent on a yearly basis.
The survey of 700 retailers in 10 major cities projected that retail sales in November would grow 2.9 percent from a year earlier, supported by the sales of non-food items.
The latest survey showed that respondents expected price pressures to increase in January and April 2018.
They expected sales to decrease in January as well as in the next six months. (Reporting by Nilufar Rizki; Editing by Simon Cameron-Moore)
Dozens of homes and farm buildings have been destroyed in Victoria’s south west. Up to 40 towns were issued with watch and act warnings as wild winds fanned fires near Terang, Camperdown, Cobden and Timboon.
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The Manitoba NDP is hoping to put an end to genetic discrimination with a new private members bill.
Genetic discrimination is when people are treated differently, specifically by employers or insurance companies, due to a gene mutation that causes or increases the risk of an inherited disorder.
“So this is a protection we’re looking to put in place to ensure that nobody is going to be prevented from getting a job or getting health insurance just because of the way that they were born, just because of their genetic makeup,” said Manitoba NDP Leader Wab Kinew.
The party introduced a bill on Tuesday that would amend the human rights code and ban employers or insurance companies from discriminating against anyone over their genetic makeup.
The NDP also wants to ensure people are able to complete genetic testing without having to disclose the results.
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American Electric Power Ohio is reporting power outages after a storm rolled through the area between 5:30 p.m. and 6 p.m.
Fifty AEP customers are reported to be without power in the Benton Ridge area, and 153 customers are without electricity in the Leipsic area, AEP says.
In Fostoria, 12 customers are reported to be without power, but north of Fostoria, 309 customers have lost electricity.
Hancock-Wood Electric Cooperative is not reporting any outages as of 6:50 p.m.
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The Findlay-Hancock Public Library wants to make sure kids keep reading now that school is out. Director Jeff Winkle explained that reading during the summer can help kids out.
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Winkle said that they will kick off the SummerRead Program on Monday.
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The kick off will be from 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the library. Aside from reading they will have several fun and engaging programs available to children.
You can get more information and check out the summer programs at findlaylibrary.org
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RDU Curator Spotify playlist: Dave Imlay
Dave from Galaxy Records brings us an eclectic mix for the RDU playlist each week. Hear his latest 25 playlist picks on his Spotify playlist below.
Galaxy Records is located at 336 St Asaph Street, next to darkroom. Opening hours are Thurs/Fri 12-5:30pm, Saturday 10am-3pm.
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A U-Haul moving truck and a black sedan are submerged in the waters of Brush Creek just east of Oak Street. Heavy rain has fallen throughout the Kansas City area throughout early Friday morning. Police have not said what caused the vehicles to be that close to the water.
BEIJING (AP) — British Prime Minister Theresa May has arrived in China on a visit focused on hashing out new trade arrangements once Britain leaves the European Union.
May flew Wednesday to the central industrial center of Wuhan and is traveling later to Beijing for talks with Premier Li Keqiang (LEE kuh-chee-AANG') and President Xi Jinping (SHE JIN'-ping).
May is accompanied by 50 British business leaders, including the chief executives of Jaguar Land Rover and drug firm AstraZeneca. She will also visit the financial hub of Shanghai before heading home on Friday.
May wants to burnish the "golden era" between the countries announced by Xi during a state visit to Britain in 2015.
Bolstering ties with China, the world's second-largest economy, became more urgent after Britain voted in 2016 to leave the EU.
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SEOUL May 2 South Korean shares ended at a six-year closing high on Tuesday, bolstered by the country's exports, which grew at their fastest rate since 2011, increasing demand for local stocks.
The Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) closed up 0.7 percent at 2,219.67 points, the highest since May 2, 2011.
Foreign investors purchased a net 131.9 billion won ($116.73 million) worth of KOSPI shares during the session.
South Korean markets were closed on Monday for a public holiday, with investors reacting to the strong trade data on Tuesday.
The South Korean won also climbed on large volumes of stock purchases and exporters' dollar-selling that was postponed from end-April.
The won was quoted at 1,130.5 to the dollar at the conclusion of onshore trade, up 0.7 percent compared to Friday's close of 1,137.9.
South Korean markets will also be closed on Wednesday and Friday due to national holiday. (Reporting by Dahee Kim; Editing by Sam Holmes)
The researchers believe these rocks, which formed in Mars’ dried up lake beds, could contain alien fossils dating as far back as four billion years ago.
The incredible claim was presented this week in a study at the University of Edinburgh and published in the Journal of Geophysical Research.
Lead author Dr Sean McMahon, Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellow, said looking at these lake atypical rocks is scientists’ best bet in the search for extraterrestrial life.
He said: “There are many interesting rock and mineral outcrops on Mars where we would like to search for fossils, but since we can’t send rovers to all of them we have tried to prioritise the most promising deposits based on the best available information.”
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — A Rutgers University professor accused of posting anti-Semitic statements on Facebook has been removed from his position as a director at the school.
Rutgers President Robert Barchi says Michael Chikindas will no longer serve as director of the Center for Digestive Health at the Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health. The tenured food science professor has also been barred from teaching required courses and will take cultural sensitivity training courses.
Barchi called the situation "sad and deeply troubling."
Administrators say Chikindas shared anti-Semitic cartoons along with conspiracy posts that claimed 9-11 was orchestrated by Jews. Officials say Chikindas also referred to first lady Melania Trump and Ivanka Trump, daughter of President Donald Trump, as "sluts."
BOCA RATON, Fla. -- Students in Boca Raton got the chance to make one last splash before heading back to the classroom on Monday.
The "Back To School Splash" happened at Sugar Sand Park in Boca Raton on Saturday morning.
Kids were able to ride three huge waterslides as well as take part in arts and crafts activities.
Organizers said the event is all about creating a positive fun-filled day as summer vacation comes to a close.
This was the sixth year for the event.
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"An organization called the American Black Cross is a recognized 501 (c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to helping U.S. political prisoners. The charitable group was inspired by the Ross Ulbricht case, whom many believe is a political prisoner incarcerated for victimless crimes. As the new year approaches, bitcoiners can donate to this cause that helps a growing population of imprisoned people." (01/01/17)
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Is There A Curse On The Ravens' 2016 Draft Class?Seven of the 11 players taken in that draft by Baltimore either spent last season on injured reserve or will go on IR to start this year.
SINGAPORE: The "white smoke" seen at Toa Payoh MRT station on Saturday (Oct 7) morning was due to a faulty mechanical ventilation blower, said the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) on Saturday (Oct 7) morning.
SCDF said in a series of Facebook posts that it was alerted to the case at about 9.20am and that there were no injuries reported, nor were bus and MRT services affected.
By about 11am, the smoke had dissipated, authorities said.
SCDF updated just before 2pm that it had traced the smoke to the blower, which was located in an air handling unit room at Toa Payoh Hub.
"The blower has been shut off and service technicians are working to rectify the fault," the post read.
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FILE - In this Jan. 20, 2018 file photo Italy's Sofia Goggia competes in an alpine skiing, women's World Cup downhill in Cortina d'Ampezzo, northern Italy. An icy cold shower first thing in the morning. A knock to her chest, a punch to the head and a quick spit of saliva in the start gate. Then all or nothing. Sofia Goggia's pre-race ritual is designed to raise her alertness level to the point where she's prepared to risk her well-being on every turn of a downhill course. Domenico Stinellis AP Photo
President Trump called Kim Jong Un open and honorable when talking about diplomatic discussions between the United States and North Korea.
NEW SALEM BOROUGH, Pa. (AP) - Authorities say a man in a motorized wheelchair has been struck and killed while crossing a road in York County.
York County Coroner Pam Gray says the man died at York Hospital around 9:20 p.m. Sunday after the accident in New Salem Borough.
Gay says the driver of the car that hit the unidentified man was cooperating with police.
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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) - Democrats battling for their party's nomination for governor spent their final debate focused on policy instead of taking jabs at each other.
Former Alabama Chief Justice Sue Bell Cobb, Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox, former state legislator James Fields, Doug Smith and Chris Countryman and appeared in the Wednesday debate hosted by Alabama Boys State, a civics and leadership program for teens.
The candidates spoke in favor of Medicaid expansion, establishing a state lottery and the need to improve economic opportunities to keep young people from leaving the state.
The debate in front of the teen audience was cordial despite contentious moments in earlier debates between Maddox and Cobb. The two are often considered the front runners in Tuesday's primary election.
The winner will face the Republican nominee in November.
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UN Special Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura arrives at a meeting with government delegation during Syria peace talks in Geneva, Switzerland March 31, 2017. REUTERS/Fabrice Coffrini/Pool
GENEVA Representatives of Syria's warring sides went into considerable detail on the substance of the agreed agenda during a round of Syria talks that ended on Friday, and are keen to return for another round, U.N. mediator Staffan de Mistura said.
"I believe I can speak on behalf of all who participate that we must maintain this incremental progress on the political process, even if only incremental," he told reporters.
"I cannot deny that there are serious challenges and I am not seeing this immediately developing into a peace agreement, no doubt about that."
(Reporting by Tom Miles and Stephanie Nebehay)
April 24 (Reuters) - Meridian Bancorp Inc:
* MERIDIAN BANCORP, INC. REPORTS RECORD NET INCOME FOR THE FIRST QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 2018
* Q1 EARNINGS PER SHARE $0.23
* Q1 EARNINGS PER SHARE VIEW $0.27 — THOMSON REUTERS I/B/E/S
* NET INTEREST INCOME WAS $39.8 MILLION FOR QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 2018, UP $519,000 OR 1.3%, FROM QUARTER ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
He charges the taxpayer to rent his golf buggy from his own golf resort that he goes to to play golf instead of doing his job. He charges YOU to play golf??? And on top of that he cannot even claim it is his own tax dollars because he does not pay any bloody tax!
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The Killers have announced Wonderful Wonderful, their new album. They’ve also released a new song called “The Man,” which premiered on BBC Radio 1. Listen to it below, along with an interview. The release date for Wonderful Wonderful has not yet been announced.
Recently, they played a new song called “Run for Cover” during a show. The Killers’ last album was 2012’s Battle Born.
BEDMINSTER, N.J. (AP) -- President Donald Trump has signed an emergency spending bill that will pump more than $2 billion into a program that allows veterans to receive private medical care at government expense.
Trump, who made improving veterans care a central campaign promise, signed the VA Choice and Quality Employment Act while at his New Jersey golf club on Saturday.
The bill addresses a budget shortfall at the Department of Veteran Affairs that threatened medical care for thousands of veterans. It provides $2.1 billion to continue funding the Veterans Choice Program, which allows veterans to seek private care.
Another $1.8 billion will go to core VA health programs, including 28 leases for new VA medical facilities.
Veterans groups applauded the bill being signed, though some criticized the delay and the cost.
Seahawks safety Kam Chancellor returns from surgery on both ankles, briefly being in wheelchair
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Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte is fuming at midfielder Cesc Fabregas following his red against Burnley, according to The Times.
The Spain international was sent-off for two bookable offences during Saturday’s 2-3 defeat to the Clarets at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League champions’ first game of their title defence.
The Blues were already down to 10 men following captain Gary Cahill’s 14th-minute dismissal when Fabregas was given his marching orders.
They were reduced to nine men after the former Barcelona and Arsenal man lunged into a tackle on Burnley’s Jack Cork and picked up his second yellow card. He had earlier been booked for sarcastically applauding referee Craig Pawson.
Conte is not impressed. He had reportedly gone to great lengths during his half-time team talk to emphasise the importance of his players maintaining their discipline after the interval.
Fabregas and Cahill are now both suspended for next weekend’s London derby against Tottenham Hotspur.
William Thornton / wthornton@al.com
Alabama helps form Southern Automotive Manufacturers Alliance
Gov. Kay Ivey announced today the formation of the Southern Automotive Manufacturers Alliance during an address to the Southern Automotive Conference in Birmingham.
SAMA is being formed by the state automotive manufacturing organizations of Alabama, Tennessee and Mississippi. Georgia, which will host next year's Southern Automotive Conference, will be an apprentice member. It also includes the Southern Automotive Women's Forum, the South Carolina Automotive Council and the Kentucky Automotive Industry Association.
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State Sen. James Tedisco, R-Glenville, recently spoke as a guest of the Saratoga Springs High School Young Republican Club, leading a discussion about government and public service. The afterschool program — attended by Republicans, Democrats and independents — was coordinated by Meg Messitt, a ninth-grader who is president of the Young Republican Club.
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – Authorities say a 32-year-old miner has been killed at a mine in southern West Virginia.
The Office of Miners’ Health, Safety and Training says the incident occurred shortly before 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Rockwell Mining LLC Gateway Eagle Mine.
Authorities identified the miner as Rodney S. Osborne of Artie, West Virginia.
He was operating a continuous miner, a machine with a rotating steel drum and conveyor system, to extract coal.
The state office says its inspectors are investigating. The mine in Boone County was idle Wednesday.
The underground mining complex produces metallurgical coal and is owned by Blackhawk Mining based in Lexington, Kentucky. The company says it’s cooperating fully with state and federal investigators.
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As shown by the reception that greeted Dave Vanian and Captain Sensible when they took to the stage in Hong Kong recently, the music of The Damned still reaches far and wide. Admittedly, most of that crowd are getting on a bit, but the sound and vision of the punk legends is touching a younger generation of snotty rockers, too.
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Alberta Farm Animal Care has launched a new livestock welfare research project.
The organization will collect input from the livestock sector via an online survey and focus groups with a final report to be shared with the Alberta government. Producers, industry groups, auctions, processors and students are invited to participate.
The survey is open until Oct. 31 and may be found here.
For further information on which survey version to complete or other aspects of the project, contact Melissa Moggy, livestock welfare engagement project lead, at 403-652-5111 or melissa@afac.ab.ca, or visit the AFAC website at www.afac.ab.ca.
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Two males, one armed with a gun, robbed a convenience store on Main Street in Stouffville March 16.
The suspects entered the store with their faces partially covered. The suspect with the handgun and demanded cash from an employee. The second suspect went around the counter and took the money.
Both suspects fled the area in a silver four-door sedan.
No one was physically injured during the incident.
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (AP) - A state prison will use equipment seized from an illegal marijuana grower to cultivate vegetables for poor people.
The Vindicator of Youngstown, Ohio, reports tens of thousands of dollars' worth of hydroponic equipment seized by police in Campbell has been donated to the Trumbull Correctional Institution for the prison's inmate agricultural program.
Inmates at the maximum security prison in northeast Ohio grew 10,000 pounds of food donated to poor people last year.
The equipment was seized during a raid in Campbell last September in which police found 56 marijuana plants.
Campbell Mayor Nick Phillips says equipment found during raids is usually destroyed but was instead donated after a prison official asked for it.
Phillips says "it's nice to see good coming from bad."
Information from: The Vindicator, http://www.vindy.com
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Repentent user starts his rehab resolution
New Year’s resolutions started a day early for one addict living in Phnom Penh as he turned himself into police custody on Saturday morning.
The aspiring reformer also turned over a package of crystal meth, telling police he had realised that the drugs weren’t worth the trouble.
Local police didn’t disclose what would be done with the former user but did praise him for his decision.
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"At first when it happened to me I was very, and this is going to sound crazy, but you get cancer and you're kind of embarrassed," she told Page Six.
Cash-strapped Prasa is investing R1-billion with the bank that lent President Jacob Zuma R7.8-million to “pay back the money” in the Nkandla scandal.
This is despite the bank not meeting the state entity’s investment requirements and the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa itself struggling financially.
The Sunday Times has seen correspondence from Prasa’s former acting CEO Lindikhaya Zide confirming the state entity’s commitment to a R1-billion investment with a return of 8.25% per annum.
“We intend to commence with an investment of R1-billion only,” Zide wrote in a letter to VBS.
The Sunday Times has also reliably learnt that VBS sent Prasa a letter this week reminding it to effect payment of the first tranche by close of business on Friday February 2.
NEW YORK (AP) — AP POLL ALERT: Villanova leapfrogs Michigan St. for top spot in men's AP Top 25; major shuffles include Arizona St. at 5.
ST. LOUIS, MO — The show will go on.
The Chicago Blackhawks announced in a tweet, “The start time for the #WinterClassic at Busch Stadium will remain at 12 p.m. CT. See you then!”
The start time for the #WinterClassic at Busch Stadium will remain at 12 p.m. CT. See you then! pic.twitter.com/1gfh0FWItj — Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) January 2, 2017
Today’s outdoor game between the St. Louis Blues and Blackhawks will remain at noon as scheduled, despite the chance of rain.
There was a 65% chance of rain, but weather reports said the rain could be sporadic and spread out a bit.
The teams did get to practice Sunday afternoon at Busch Stadium.
Strong, 42, revealed the news via Instagram on Thursday (29Dec16), calling new fiancee Caitlin Mehner "the cutest girl" he had ever seen when they first met.
"She gave me her phone number but it was missing a digit," he wrote. "I was convinced she had to have made a mistake (delusional?) so I tracked her down and asked her out.
"Then last night I got up the nerve to ask her to marry me and she said yes! The moral of the story is never be deterred by a missing digit."
He also posted a photo of his surprised fiancee showing off her new engagement ring.
The couple was vacationing in Hawaii when he proposed.
Strong, who portrayed Doyle MCMaster in the Gilmore Girls TV series, recently reprised his role for the show's revival, Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life.
He is also the co-creator of TV drama Empire and wrote the screenplays for Lee Daniels' The Butler and the final two The Hunger Games movies.
Actress Mehner appears in U.S. TV drama The Blacklist.
Many neighbors near the Little Spokane River and Dartford area are trying to stay ahead of the game with potential flooding. The Little Spokane River could see the worst flooding its had in 20 years. The river is already high.
Jeanette Barrett says she's lived near the Little Spokane River for 55 years. She says it seems like they deal with this every 10 years. This is nothing new to her. She's got her neighbors already sandbagging their homes so they can avoid flooding. However, she wants to remove a bridge in her backyard because she's already had three bridges swept away from high water in the past.
"I have a neighbor that has a bridge and I don't want to knock his out and it's just kind of a nice bridge. I need to put some rails on it," said Barrett.
She had a tow truck come out and try to get the bridge out but there was worry that the bridge would get swept away.
For now, the bridge remains stuck while she tries to come up with another solution to take it out.
Minutes after collecting 53 points, 17 assists and 16 rebounds in his second straight triple-double on Saturday night, Houston's James Harden was asked what it has been like to play in new coach Mike D'Antoni's system. It looked more like a nightmare to the shorthanded New York Knicks after Harden powered the Rockets to a 129-122 win.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is following up on his State of the Union address by hosting a tax discussion with American workers.
White House spokeswoman Lindsay Walters say Trump will discuss the new tax cuts during an Oval Office meeting on Wednesday afternoon with workers at companies such as Jergens and Aflac. The companies are in Colorado, Georgia, Iowa, Missouri and Ohio.
Walters says more than 275 companies have announced worker bonuses, expanded benefits or new jobs as a result of the tax overhaul that Trump signed into law before Christmas.
The law significantly cut taxes for corporations while providing more modest tax breaks for middle-class families.
Trump cited the tax cuts in Tuesday night's speech.
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A Day at Radler’s Botanic Garden and Rosarium
A self-guided tour Will Radler’s fabulous property
The Greenfield Beautification Committee is sponsoring a one-day tour of Will Radler’s Botanic Gardens and Rosarium. These gardens, the star attraction of last year’s Garden Tour, are back by popular demand.
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Price: Admission is $8 per person or $15 for two people. Tickets will be available at the Radler Gardens.
Join Bob on June 14th at the Marco Island Historical Society auditorium to learn more about the watershed north of Lake O and how it has changed areas closer to home. Start time is 7 PM.
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The facade of the Bank of Spain building is pictured through a window of a car in downtown Malaga, southern Spain, April 1, 2016. REUTERS/Jon Nazca
MADRID The Bank of Spain said on Thursday it expected consumer price rises, which hit four-year highs at the beginning of the year, to ease through 2017 as the effect of high oil prices wears off.
"The evolution of oil prices through 2016, which affects the energy component of consumer prices, largely explains the rise in annual prices in the first few months of 2017, and so a slow down is expected for the rest of the year," the Bank said.
Inflation was expected to hold below 1.5 percent in 2018, the central bank said.
(Reporting by Paul Day; Editing by Sonya Dowsett)
Imagine buying a Ferrari 488 Spider and a Porsche 911 Carrera -- every year. You'd spend more than the costs of those two sports cars if you had to pay the average wholesale price for the costliest prescription drugs.The highest-priced drugs have two things in common: They all treat rare and dangerous diseases, and they all cost hundreds of thousands of dollars per year.Here are the seven most expensive prescription drugs in the world -- and which companies are profiting from them.
MANCHESTER, United States: US President Donald Trump tells a crowd gathered at a community college in Manchester, New Hampshire, that the US must have tougher measures against drugs dealers, including the death penalty. AFP
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The Springfield Elections Office will now open a half hour earlier beginning this week.
According to a release sent to 22News by Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno’s Office, the elections office will now be open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The extended hours are to provide constituents with access to the office’s services earlier in the day.
The elections office is located on the ground floor of City Hall in Room 8.
In the wake of Miami Marlins' All-Star pitcher Jose Fernandez's death, there is now a battle for his estate. A pair of lawsuits claim wrongful death and negligence for the boating accident that killed Fernandez and two others this past September.
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PHOENIX (AP) – The Southern Baptist Convention formally condemned the political movement known as the “alt-right” during a national meeting in Phoenix.
The denomination initially refused to take up a resolution repudiating the movement that emerged dramatically during the U.S. presidential election and mixes racism, nationalism, and populism.
Pressure built on Southern Baptists to make some statement against the movement. They did so Wednesday after emotional appeals from attendees.
The resolution decries every form of racism, including what the denomination called “alt-right white supremacy” as antithetical to the Gospel.
The Southern Baptist Convention was formed in the 19th century in defense of slaveholders. It has been working to overcome its history.
Palachio signed a contract with the Seahawks on Monday, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.
Palacio spent most of the 2016 season on the Seahawks' practice squad and ended the year on injured reserve with an undisclosed injury. Fortunately, he's back to full health and will be available to participate in the start of the team's offseason program Tuesday.
A 35-year-old North Side resident has been arrested in connection with a 30 June burglary in the district.
According to police, the incident happened shortly before 11:00 p.m. at a house on Old Robin Road, North Side.
Police say officers found a man inside the residence with a machete in his possession.
He was taken into police custody and charged with aggravated burglary.
Police say while in custody further investigations were conducted which led them to believe he was involved in other burglaries in the area.
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2Baba Sets To Drop New Song On World Refugee Day To Support IDP
Nigerian legendary singer, Tuface Idibia, popularly know as 2Baba is set to release a new song on the 20th of June which also happens to be World Refugee day. According to 2baba, this song is meant to support camps of the internally displaced people (IDP) who need every help in the world as it is. …
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HOLLAND, Mich. — Former Republican Congressman Pete Hoekstra (HUK'-struh) is the new U.S. ambassador to the Netherlands.
White House spokeswoman Vanessa Morrone says Hoekstra was sworn in Monday afternoon by Vice-President Mike Pence.
Hoekstra was confirmed last month by the U.S. Senate. He previously served as chair of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and was the ranking Republican on the Committee until 2011.
First elected to Congress in 1992, Hoekstra was born in the Netherlands and moved to the U.S. with his family when he was 3. He was an executive with Michigan-based office furniture maker Herman Miller and later ran unsuccessful campaigns for Michigan governor and U.S. Senate.
A Northland man has been arrested following the horrific deaths of two hunting dogs during the weekend.
A 25 year old has been charged with Cruelty to an Animal after a stolen and dumped Toyota Hilux was set alight with the dogs caged in dog boxes on the rear of the vehicle.
Detective Senior Sergeant Rhys Johnston says, “The Broadwood community will no doubt be reassured by the quick result in this case. Police take matters such as this very seriously and understand it is very upsetting for the not only the local community but the wider community too.”
The man was brought into the Kaitaia Police station last night by family members and also faces charges of Arson and Unlawful Taking of a Motor Vehicle. .
The shelter project was born out of a trip to Jerusalem in 2000 and 2001 during the second intifada when Reynolds witnessed what was left of several buses blown up by suicide bombers. He writes: ‘These charred remains, devoid of people, allowed me to enter that physical space and to insert myself mentally into its tragic reality. The idea of offering the viewer the empty space for personal reflection and contemplation became the initial goal for creating the bomb shelter images’
Egypt has welcomed a US designation of two militant groups targeting Egyptian security and public figures as “terrorist” groups.
The US State Department labeled the Hasm movement and Liwaa el-Thawra as “Specially Designated Global Terrorist” groups on Wednesday, which blocks any assets they may have in US jurisdictions and bars Americans from making financial transactions with them.
Egypt’s Foreign Ministry said on Thursday the move is “a positive development” and “a practical display of solidarity with Egypt against terrorism.”
Egyptian authorities believe they are splinter factions of the Muslim Brotherhood, an Islamist organisation that Egypt has outlawed since 2013. The US says some leaders of the two groups were previously associated with the Brotherhood.
Militant attacks have surged since the military’s 2013 ouster of President Mohammed Morsi, a senior Brotherhood figure.
Arkansas State Police say a Louisiana woman and two children were killed after the car they were in crashed into the rear of a tractor-trailer rig in southwest Arkansas. A police report says 30-year-old Aileen Jose, a juvenile girl and a juvenile boy - all from Lake Charles, Louisiana - died as a result of injuries suffered in the collision Saturday.
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Judge Judy might be the most famous TV judge in the land of television law, but Judge Faith Jenkins is steadily becoming a household name herself. The assistant district attorney turned TV judge has seen her popularity continuously rise for the past few years and today the Louisiana native stopped by The Breakfast Club to talk about the law and her TV career.
Sitting down with the morning trio, the good judge talks about how she got her start on TV, her thoughts on OJ Simpson, and almost becoming Miss America.
Here are the 7 things we learned from Judge Faith Jenkins on The Breakfast Club.
1. Court’s In Session
Faith got her start on TV as a legal analyst for news networks and once she appeared on Al Sharpton and Bill O’Reilly’s shows during the George Zimmerman trial, she was approached by network execs to have her own court show. Apparently they felt the legal analyst was able to appeal to all kinds of audiences. They were right.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump will be meeting with the families of the victims of a Texas school shooting during a visit to the state Thursday.
White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders made the announcement at the White House briefing Wednesday.
Eight students and two substitute teachers were killed during the shooting at Santa Fe High School on May 18.
The president will be traveling to Houston and Dallas on Thursday.
Monday, April 17, 2017
Lightning struck a house on Mowbray Mountain during a Monday evening thunderstorm.
The home owner called 911 after the strike at 1124 Montlake Road.
At 8:40 p.m., the Mowbray Volunteer Fire Department responded to the residence. Fire officials confirmed lightning had struck the eaves at the corner of the home and blew off the soffit and the interior sheetrock in an upstairs bedroom. No injuries were reported.
Damages are reported to be around $5,000-$7,000.
The lightning strike caused electrical issues to the home. So, the homeowners were to stay with family members for the night.
Sequoyah Volunteer Fire Department stood by at the Mowbray Volunteer Fire Department station for any additional emergency calls.
BOSTON (AP)  Five female kitchen workers in Boston are detailing a sexual harassment lawsuit they're filing against a national restaurant chain.
The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights and Economic Justice, which represents the women, says the lawsuit being addressed Tuesday highlights the plight of women in low-wage positions like dishwashers, cleaners and cooks.
It comes as allegations of sexual misconduct have roiled American politics, media, film and other white-collar industries.
The lawyers' committee, a Boston-based nonprofit, says the lawsuit alleges a workplace filled with "lewd behavior, sexually inappropriate comments and unwanted touching."
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The woman and their attorneys are expected to speak Tuesday. The committee hasn't named the women or the restaurant chain yet.
Celebrity chef Mario Batali stepped away from his restaurant empire Monday after four women accused him of inappropriate touching.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Paulson & Co:
* Takes share stake of 12,300 shares in Apple - SEC filing
* Dissolves share stake in Biogen - SEC filing
* Ups share stake in T-Mobile US Inc by 46.1 percent to 6.1 million shares - SEC filing
* Dissolves share stake in Sarepta Therapeutics Inc - SEC filing
* Cuts share stake in GlaxoSmithKline Plc by 30.3 percent to 289,500 sponsored ADRs - SEC filing
* Change in holdings are as of June 30, 2017 and compared with the previous quarter ended as of March 31, 2017​ Source text for quarter ended June 30, 2017: (bit.ly/2w7Q27x)
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The Case of Carl DeBrodie One Year Later
Tuesday, April 24 marks one year since Carl DeBrodie's body was found encased in concrete at a Fulton storage unit.
Since that time, no arrests have been made, but some groups vowed to review their policies and make changes, if needed.
ABC 17's Deborah Kendrick contacted some of those agencies that were supposed to be looking out for DeBrodie's well-being to see what they've done to keep a tragedy like this from happening again.
On April 26, 2018 ABC 17 News investigates what's happened since the Fulton man with a mental disability died and finds out how a lawsuit could be putting pressure on prosecutors to get results.
Watch the story Thursday on ABC 17 News at 10 on KMIZ.
For complete coverage on "The Case of Carl DeBrodie," click here.
April 3 Credit Bank of Moscow:
* Says signed a syndicated loan agreement for US$ 500 million
* Says it is the first such agreement for the bank since March 2014 and its all-time largest syndicated deal
* The bank put together a diversified base of lenders from 11 countries of Europe, North America and Asia
* The one-year loan will be utilised for general corporate purposes
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April 13 Powszechny Zaklad Ubezpieczen (PZU)
* The supervisory board of Poland's largest insurer, PZU, has appointed Pawel Surowka as the company's chief executive officer for a term ending in 2018
* Surowka worked at Bank of America Merrill Lynch from 2007 until 2013 representing the bank and building relations with prospective clients in central and eastern Europe
* In June last year, he was appointed chief executive of the life insurance subsidiary of PZU, PZU Zycie Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting by Marcin Goettig)
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Ping An Insurance Group Co Of China Ltd :
* ‍PRE-IPO FUNDRAISING OF PING AN GOOD DOCTOR HAS BEEN COMPLETED WITH A SIZE OF US$400 MILLION​
* ‍PING AN GOOD DOCTOR‘S LISTING APPLICATION HAS BEEN SUBMITTED TO STOCK EXCHANGE OF HONG KONG LIMITED​
* ‍ANNOUNCES COMPLETION OF PRIVATE EQUITY FUNDRAISING FOR ITS TECHNOLOGY BUSINESSES​
* ROUND A FINANCING FOR ONECONNECT HAS BEEN COMPLETED WITH A SIZE OF US$650 MILLION
* ‍A ROUND FINANCING FOR PING AN HEALTHCARE TECHNOLOGY HAS BEEN COMPLETED WITH A SIZE OF US$1.15 BILLION​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
WASHINGTON (AP) - A prominent Washington lawyer who authored a report that's a key part of the special counsel's investigation into Paul Manafort has left his law firm.
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom confirmed Tuesday that Greg Craig, a former White House counsel under President Barack Obama, is no longer with the firm. His biography has been removed from the law firm website. The firm didn't immediately comment beyond confirming his departure.
Craig wrote a report funded by the Ukrainian Ministry of Justice about the trial of a former Ukrainian prime minister.
That report is cited in the indictment against Manafort, President Donald Trump's former campaign chairman. Manafort is accused of using offshore accounts to secretly funnel more than $4 million to fund the report.
Craig is not accused of any wrongdoing.
Green Climate Fund loses chief amid board deadlock Howard Bamsey has stepped down as executive director of the Green Climate Fund with immediate effect, at the end of a four day board meeting described as "very difficult and disappointing" by the organisation's co-chairman.
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The Vista High School Show Choir will showcase Southern California’s TOP Show Choirs competing at Vista’s spectacular open air venue, Moonlight Amphitheatre.
On Saturday April 22nd from noon to 9:00 pm. Tickets are $10 at the door for VUSD students with ID; $15 Seniors & Military; $20 general.
La Zenia Boulevard Shopping Centre celebrated the arrival of its 50 millionth visitor just prior to Christmas since it first opened its doors in September 2012 with the unsuspecting shopper rewarded with a trip to New York valued at three thousand euros.
The figure was reached on 23 December which was marked by numerous events including bands and various shows in order to celebrate the occasion.
Almudena Soubrier, Chief Executive of the Zenia Boulevard, thanked all the visitors who have visited the mall since it first opened on the Orihuela Costa “as they are the people who have enabled the centre to become so full of life and to achieve such success. Now we look forward to an even bigger party when we reach the next milestone of 100 million.”
Casino revenues dipped slightly last month in Atlantic City. The casinos took in $268 million compared with $275 million during July of last year. The numbers do compare when the city had one more active casino last year, the Trump Taj Mahal.
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Walkers has just launched a peculiarly sadistic campaign. In something called ‘choose or lose’, the crisp company is asking fans to pick between two flavours, with the loser being discontinued. Classic flavours salt & vinegar, prawn cocktail and smoky bacon are going up against lime & black pepper, paprika and bacon & cheddar.
We reckon you should take the whole thing with a pinch of salt (and vinegar?) because this is almost certainly a marketing ploy. Because, come on, in what world would prawn cocktail be replaced by paprika?!
Obviously we’ve bulk bought our faves anyway, though. We are on the brink of nuclear war, after all, so it’s best to be prepared.
Feel strongly about crisps? Here’s our list of cornershop crisps ranked worst to best.
Tipp’s minor hurlers are aiming to continue their good run of form, when they take on Waterford on Sunday.
While a loss in the first game against Limerick isn’t what they had hoped for, the team played well.
They continued their good form against Cork last weekend to come out much the better.
Manager Tommy Dunne says with the run of games they have changes to the starting 15 and throughout the games are key.
Tipp FM will have live coverage of the Munster Minor Hurling Championship clash between Tipperary and Waterford brought to you in association with Templetuohy Farm Machinery, Templetuohy and Clonmel.
OAKLAND, Calif. - Spurs guard Manu Ginobili addressed his status at shootaround on Tuesday, prior to the team's playoff game tonight against the Golden State Warriors in Oakland.
Ginobili said he suffered a quad contusion after the Spurs victory in Game 4, a win that helped the Spurs stave off elimination.
Ginobili was asked about how he felt two days after banging knees with Warriors guard Nick Young.
“I’m alright, it’s a little tight. No big deal,” Ginobili said.
On Monday, Ginobili appeared to have a slight limp as he exited the team's bus in San Francisco.
When asked about that, Ginobili joked, "That’s how I walk everyday, for the last 10 years of my life, I walk like that.”
Ginobili scored 16 points Sunday during San Antonio's 103-90 win over Golden State. Ten of those points were in the fourth quarter.
The Spurs trail the series 3-1. Tipoff for Game 5 is scheduled for 9:30 p.m.
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Good company, delicious food, and plenty of sunshine: That's the winning formula for any summer vacation.
But in certain corners of the country, the summer soirées seem a bit more extravagant.
We turned to Instagram to find out how the most expensive vacation town in America— Southampton, New York — celebrates the Fourth of July.
The occasion is filled with pool parties, fancy backyard dinners, and beautiful views.
Scroll through the photos below to see for yourself.
Gov. Larry Hogan has ordered the Maryland State Flag lowered to half-staff this week to honor Deputy Chief Fire Marshal Sander B. Cohen, who was fatally struck by a car on the shoulder of Interstate 270 in Montgomery County late Friday.
Cohen, 33, had pulled over to help Supervisory Special Agent Carlos Wolff, 36, of the Central Investigative Division at FBI headquarters, who had crashed on the highway, when both men were hit and killed by a third vehicle, authorities said.
A memorial for Cohen is to be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at B'nai Israel Congregation, 6301 Montrose Road in Rockville, according to Senior Deputy State Fire Marshal Oliver Alkire. A graveside ceremony will follow at Judean Memorial Gardens, 16225 Bachelor’s Forest Road in Olney, he said.
It was not clear whether either ceremony would be open to the public.
The state flag, lowered Sunday, will return to full-staff at sunset following Cohen’s burial, according to the state’s website.
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You may have your trip booked, but do you have your tours planned, while at your destination? Lucky for you, TripAdvisor.com has a list of the most booked tours in America. And Chicago comes out on top. Peruse and book accordingly!
Brookhaven issues construction warning to voters at Skyland Precinct
The city of Brookhaven is issuing a notice to voters wanting to vote at the Skyland Precinct at 1850 Skyland Terrace on Tuesday, April 18, to be aware of ongoing construction on townhomes in the area, including road closures.
Voters for the special election traveling through the Drew Valley subdivision will not be able to access the Skyland Precinct at 1850 Skyland Terrace from the intersection of Drew Valley and Skyland Drive, according to a press release from the city.
Voters using this route must utilize Skyland Trail NE to go around the block to access the precinct from the north, or use Buford Highway to access Skyland Road from the East.
The construction should not have any impact on voters coming from the north, who can access via Skyland Drive, or voters from the south or east, who can access Skyland Road via Clairmont Road or Buford Highway.
Top-paid CEOs get 400% raises -- average joes score only 2.9% A report released this week by executive compensation and corporate governance data firm Equilar finds that 44 of the 50 top-paid CEOs were paid more in 2013 than 2012 —...
The 10 highest paid CEOs They’re the $10 million men and women. Propelled by a soaring stock market, the median pay package for a CEO rose above eight figures for the first time last year....
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If you didn’t get a chance to snag a sub-$200 phone for one of your Christmas gift listers, well, settle down — this scenario is highly contrived and we wouldn’t want to put you in such a position other than to peddle our Holiday Shopping Guide for your post-holiday reading pleasure, just for laughs. We just wanted to point out that this discount has been going on for a while.
ZTE, however, is continuing to put you in the position of getting an Axon 7 mini for $100 off. Yep, great sound, a decent software pack and stepped-up basic after-purchase care, all available for just under $200.
It’s in your choice of two colors and both are discounted. You just have to go to Best Buy to get it in Ion Gold or to Newegg in Platinum Gray. For what a literal penny’s worth, it’s cheaper at the latter ($199.98) rather than the former ($199.99).
We have no idea how long these prices will last, but suffice to say, they’ve lasted for a month already.
Las Vegas police said a man was in critical condition Saturday night after being stabbed in the west valley.
Officers responded about 9:30 p.m. to the 5000 block of Eldora Avenue, an apartment complex near Sahara Avenue and Decatur Boulevard. No details about how the stabbing occurred were available.
Lt. Brandon Clarkson said no suspect information was immediately available.
Stay with FOX5 for updates.
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KISSIMMEE, Fla. — The Atlanta Braves have reassigned top prospect Ronald Acuna Jr. to their minor league camp.
The 20-year-old outfielder from Venezuela was batting .432 with four home runs in 16 spring training games when the Braves sent him down after Monday's 6-0 exhibition win over the Toronto Blue Jays.
Acuna rose through three minor league levels last season, his third year in professional baseball. He hit .344 with nine home runs in 54 games at Triple-A level.
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Fort Myers police responded to a call of shots fired late Monday.
The call came in shortly after 7 p.m. from Franklin Street off Edison Avenue near the Starz Complex.
Police have not confirmed there was a shooting, but neighbors told NBC2 a man was shot in the leg.
Count on NBC2 for updates.
The City of Buffalo is making the final preparations for tonight's big New Year's Eve celebration at the Electric Tower downtown. New Year's Eve 2016 will mark the 29th year of the ball drop party in Roosevelt Plaza.
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The Chiefs are in the market for running back help behind Kareem Hunt, even though they have Charcandrick West, Spencer Ware and Akeem Hunt on the roster.
They met with Thomas Rawls late last week, and now they have Damien Williams in town for a visit, Terez Paylor of the Kansas City Star reports.
Williams, 25, spent his first four seasons in Miami. He played in 58 games with four starts.
He had 46 carries for 181 yards and no touchdowns in 11 games last season. For his career, Williams has 133 carries for 477 yards and three touchdowns.
Mulder pieces together the events of the last few days, but the trail leads to a double murder that appears to have been committed with Mulder’s weapon.
The couple are already parents to daughter Lamaisah.
Amir Khan has announced the birth of his second daughter with wife Faryal Makhdoom.
The Olympian shared a photograph of himself and baby Alayna, who is dressed in an extravagant leopard print and red floral outfit, on Instagram.
He wrote: “Welcome to the world. With my and @faryalmakhdoom new born, Weighing 8lbs 3oz ALAYNA KHAN,” adding a baby emoji at the end.
The pair welcomed their first child, Lamaisah, in 2014.
His wife, who he married in 2013, was four months pregnant when Khan entered the I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here jungle.
He finished seventh on the reality series, which was won by Georgia “Toff” Toffolo.
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On Tuesday, December 27th, Sikeston DPS investigated a suspicious damaged door at Finley’s Car Wash in Sikeston. They have found more information due to surveillance video, but are still looking into the burglary. A white male with glasses drove a light-colored Ford-F150 up to the Car Wash, and used a pry bar to enter the business. He got away with money and caused thousands of dollars in damage. If you have any information, call Sikeston DPS at 573-471-4711 to assist in their investigation.
South Korea's government has closed its website that drew fury for showing the number of women in childbearing age by each city district and region. The Ministry of the Interior's website featuring the pink birth map remained closed on Friday, a day after its launch, showing instead a notice that the site is undergoing corrections.
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Veterans and first responders teamed up for a multi-state bicycle ride making several stops on the Gulf Coast.
'Everything Schaumburg' debuts as new Facebook community hub
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The Daily Herald has launched a new community Facebook Group page called "Everything Schaumburg." It is aimed at becoming an interactive hub for news, information and conversation in town.
Residents of Schaumburg and nearby towns are encouraged to join the page and discuss schools, shopping, events, sports, news and everything else local to Schaumburg. Post your photos from events, talk to your neighbors, ask for help, share a tip, answer trivia questions, meet new people and generally just enjoy!
Visit "Everything Schaumburg" here and request to become a member today!
Police are still trying to determine how the girl obtained the weapon and what prompted her to take it to the school. While they describe her family as cooperative, they say she has an attorney and will not, at least for now, answer questions.
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistani police say three gunmen have shot and killed a female singer who refused to accompany them to a private party.
Police official Saeed Khan says the incident happened in the northwestern city of Mardan on Saturday.
He says the artists, known only as Sumbul, was shot multiple times and killed at her home after the gunmen broke in and asked her to perform for them at a private party.
Khan says the perpetrators fled the scene of the killing and that he police are searching for them.
There have been similar attacks on female artists in this part of the country in the past.
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On the final day of the MLB Draft, multiple SCV products were selected by a professional team.
The Master’s University’s Michael Sexton was a 14th round pick (No. 426) by the San Francisco Giants.
Four Valencia products heard their names called.
First was Colton Burns, who played at College of the Canyons and later UC Santa Barbara. Burns was an 18th-round pick and No. 526 overall for the Minnesota Twins.
Recent grads Ben Fariss and Chase Farrell were selected in rounds 39 and 40, respectively. Fariss was a Toronto Blue Jays choice and Farrell was a Houston Astros pick.
Cole Kleszcz, who played for COC this season, was also picked in the 40th round by the Cleveland Indians.
Hart’s Nick Valaika was chosen in the 24th round by the Pittsburgh Pirates. Valaika was a redshirt sophomore this past season at UCLA.
Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered more than 1,000 statues and 10 sarcophagi in an ancient noble's tomb on the west bank of the Nile River in Luxor.
The Antiquities Ministry said Tuesday that the tomb was built for a judge during the New Kingdom period, from roughly 1,500 to 1,000 B.C.
The tomb comprised an open courtyard leading to two halls, one containing four ancient coffins and the other including a chamber that houses six. The head of archaeological mission, Mostafa el-Waziri, says another chamber was found containing the statues, which depict kings from different dynasties.
He said archaeologists expect to find even more statues as the dig continues.
Margaret Laforest of Discover Quincy provides highlights of the annual 50 Days of Freedom events that run through July 29th.
MELBOURNE, Feb 15 (Reuters) - Australian two-time world champion track cyclist Shane Perkins has switched allegiance to Russia in a bid to compete at the 2020 Tokyo Games.
The Melbourne-born 30-year-old won a sprint bronze at the 2012 Olympics in London but missed out on selection for last year's Games in Rio de Janeiro.
"The Russian Cycling Federation has given me another opportunity to chase my dreams of Olympic representation in Tokyo 2020 which has special significance to me as my father (Darryl Perkins) raced the Olympics in Tokyo 1964," he said in a post on his Facebook page on Wednesday.
"I've spoken to Cycling Australia's High Performance Program and staff and they have been supportive." (Reporting by Ian Ransom; Editing by John O'Brien)
MARION, Ohio (AP) — Authorities say an Ohio man has been charged criminally after using Facebook Live to record a beating.
The Marion Star reports 30-year-old Thomas Patton, of Marion, was indicted Wednesday on one count of felonious assault.
Marion police say Patton was arrested after officers found video posts on his Facebook page that included the beating and one in which he says he’d punch the first person he saw walking down the street.
Police say officers responded Sept. 20 to a call about a 21-year-old man who said he’d been assaulted by a stranger. An affidavit says the man was punched in the face several times and received treatment for a broken nose.
Police say Patton admitted to the assault after being arrested.
Court records don’t indicate whether Patton has an attorney.
Raanta -- who was a late scratch against Dallas on Thursday -- is skating with the team, Craig Morgan of NHL.com reports.
The biggest concern for fantasy owners will no doubt be that fact that Arizona called up Adin Hill from the minors -- a clear indication the club has concerns about Raanta's availability versus Los Angeles on Saturday. Having said that, the Yotes could simply be utilizing the ability to make an emergency recall. Either way, it seems more likely than not Scott Wedgewood gets the nod Saturday, but don't rule out a backup appearance for Raanta.
Nearly three hours after crashing, a jackknifed 18-wheeler was cleared from the westbound lanes of the North Loop at McCarty.The crash began just after 6am, backing up traffic on the first Monday of the new year.Emergency vehicles worked in the midst of heavy storms to try and move the truck, which initially covered every lane of the freeway.Katherine Whaley told drivers they could use I-10 as an alternate to save time to work, for those not lucky enough to have the day off.It was not immediately clear whether slick roads or something else caused the wreck, or whether there are any injuries.
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The Colts converted Erik Swoope from a college basketball player to a tight end after signing him as an undrafted free agent in 2014 and saw the move pay some dividends last year when Swoope caught 15 passes for 297 yards in a backup role.
They’ll have to wait a bit for him to give them anything else this summer. Coach Chuck Pagano announced on a Monday conference call that Swoope had arthroscopic surgery on his knee.
Pagano said, via Stephen Holder of the Indianapolis Star, that Swoope had swelling in the knee and an operation was deemed the best course of action. He called the timeline for a return “week-to-week,” so we may not see Swoope, who didn’t play on Sunday against the Lions, in game action before the regular season.
The Colts hope to have center Ryan Kelly and quarterback Andrew Luck back in the lineup by then as well, which leaves plenty of things to watch on the injury front over the next few weeks.
WASHINGTON (AP) – Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl is expected to plead guilty to desertion and misbehavior before the enemy rather than face trial for leaving his Afghanistan post.
That’s according to two individuals with knowledge of the case.
They tell The Associated Press that Bergdahl will submit the plea later this month and sentencing will start Oct. 23.
The individuals weren’t authorized to discuss the case and demanded anonymity.
The 31-year-old Bergdahl could face up to five years in prison on the desertion charge and a life sentence for misbehavior.
Bergdahl left his Afghanistan post in 2009 and was held captive by the Taliban for about five years. He was released in 2014 in a prisoner swap for five Taliban detainees, sparking an emotional debate about negotiating with hostage takers.
WARREN — Council's finance committee meets at 5 p.m. today in the municipal justice building, 141 South St. SE. Councilman Eddie Colbert, D-at large, finance committee chairman, said there will be a review of the agenda for Wednesday's council meeting and the 2018 budget enterprise funds.
A man died in a single-car crash on Route 10 in Glen Burnie Wednesday morning.
Anne Arundel fire officials said the department responded to a report of an accident in the area of Route 10 and Marley Station Road around 12:35 a.m. on Wednesday.
Firefighters found a car which had flipped and landed on its roof, the department said.
Inside the car was a man believed to be in his mid-20s trapped inside a badly damaged car, officials said.
He was declared dead at the scene by paramedics. The department said there were no other occupants in the car nor additional injuries caused by the crash.
Brussels, December 11 - EU countries will not follow the US in recognising Jerusalem as Israel's capital and move their embassies from Tel Aviv, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Federica Mogherini said Monday. "Premier Benyamin Netanyahu said this morning he expects other countries to move their embassies. He can keep his expectations for others, because this will not happen from EU countries," she said after meeting him. Over two hours of talks, Mogherini said, she and EU ministers had conveyed the "clear message" that the two-state solution was the only one possible. She also said restarting the peace process was a "top priority" for the EU.
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* Says in Q4, company witnessed normalcy returning after the demonetization impact in Q3FY17.
* Says estimated capital expenditure in each of the years FY18 and FY19 is likely to be around INR 1 billion - 1.25 billion
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England fans celebrating their team winning against Colombia and progressing to the World Cup quarter finals celebrated on the streets up and down the country on July 3. Footage here shows a fan on top of a bus in Nottingham as people celebrate on the street below. Credit: Kaisar Altaf via Storyful
Interpretation of the news based on evidence, including data, as well as anticipating how events might unfold based on past events A malnourished child is fed a special formula by her mother at a regional hospital in Somalia. THE UNITED NATIONS has rigorous and rarely met criteria for declaring a famine: 1 in 5 households in an affected area must be severely short of food; more than 30 percent of the population must be malnourished; and at least two starvation-related deaths must occur per day for every 10,000 members of the population.
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Here is a sampling of services that are closed or have altered schedules on July 4th.
Banks: Banks and financial markets are closed.
Government: City, county, federal and state offices, libraries and superior courts are closed.
Mail: The U.S. Postal Service does not deliver. www.usps.com
Schools: Closed.
Transit: Buses and subway services in Los Angeles run on a Sunday/holiday schedule (www.metro.net). Metrolink’s Ventura County Line does not run on the holiday. The Antelope Valley Line runs on a Sunday schedule (www.metrolinktrains.com).
Trash: Pickup is delayed by one day in Los Angeles (today’s trash is picked up on Thursday, and so on through the week), www.lacitysan.org. Regular pickup schedule in Burbank (bit.ly/2zmo1LD) and Glendale (bit.ly/1Pvpsqa).
High street retailer Zara has debuted its first boutique in London dedicated to baby wear.
Zara and its Inditex-parent company are one of the world's largest retailers, best known for its fashionable men's, women's and homeware ranges.
The new baby boutique is based in London's Covent Garden at 52 Long Acre and is the first store entirely stocked with baby clothing and accessories.
The store stocks fashion ranges from newborns to babies aged 12 months, and for children aged three months to four years.
Zara currently operates in over 90 markets around the world and operates over 7,000 stores.
For more information visit www.zara.com.
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Cassper Nyovest has become a clapback king of note and sends followers back to their lane with bucket loads of spice.
It's no secret that Cassper has often been criticised for flexing about his flashy watches, that mansion and his fancy rides.
But guess what? That isn't going to change anytime soon.
A spicy exchange between the rapper and a fan makes this crystal clear. It all started after Cassper shared the iconic picture of him balancing between his two Bentleys that went viral when he first shared it and became a meme that's been widely used since.
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Two more Ontario Liberal cabinet ministers have announced they won't be running for re-election next year, including the deputy premier.
Deb Matthews, the deputy premier and advanced education minister, says she will not run again in the 2018 election, but she will continue to serve as the Liberals' campaign co-chair.
Treasury Board President Liz Sandals says at 70 years old and having spent 30 years in elected office, she too has made the decision to retire.
The Liberals have been behind the Progressive Conservatives in the polls, but Sandals and Matthews say they believe their party will win the next election.
Economic Development Minister Brad Duguid announced last month that he would not run in next year's provincial election.
Former environment minister Glen Murray recently left government for the private sector, and Speaker Dave Levac, the Liberal representative for Brant, and Monte Kwinter, Ontario's oldest MPP, have also announced they won't seek re-election.
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Interior Cabinet Secretary Joseph Nkaissery, said he is ready to carry the mantle of Maasai spokesman.
Criminal cases filed against commercial cannabis businesses will be detailed Wednesday afternoon by Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Feuer and the Los Angeles Police Department.
Feuer will give information about the cases which include multiple storefronts and a grow house and delivery service, according to the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office.
The attorney’s office will also discuss cease and desist letters sent to locations that are alleged to have operated without a license.
Feuer and LAPD Gang and Narcotic Division Commanding Officer Steve Carmona are set to give information.
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Vintage still going for some
It has been a case of better late than never when it comes to vintage this season. Leeton shire’s two wineries have both reported a later than usual vintage this season, due to a number of factors. For Lillypilly Estate Winery, grapes still need to be harvested for its late varieties. Source, The Irrigator.
BENIN CITY—THE All Progressives Congress, APC, in Edo State has removed its Publicity Secretary, Mr Godwin Erhahon following a vote of no confidence passed in him by the State Executive Committee of the party.
Consequently, Mr Chris Azebamwen, another APC leader from Orhiomwon Local Government Area of the state was appointed as his successor by the party.
Erhahon, who reacted, said he was not surprised with the suspension, adding: “I thank God that is how it ended. All my entitlement in the party had been withheld since July last year. This month made it the 14th month, the three months suspension was supposed to end in March but it lingered till Thursday, so it did not come to me as surprise.”
“I use to think that the immediate past governor, Mr Adams Oshiomhole was behind it but I have seen he has no hand in it. The implication is that the merger between the CPC and the APC in the state had been completely wiped out.”
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A bruising political battle between wiper aspirants for the Machakos governorship is expected as deputy governor Bernard Kiala says he is firmly in the
JERUSALEM, Feb 15 (Reuters) - The chief executive of Paz Oil , Israel's largest distributor of refined oil products, has been questioned by police over allegations he bribed public officials, the company said on Wednesday.
In a brief statement to the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, Paz said it learned this week that CEO Yona Fogel had been questioned in connection with an ongoing corruption investigation into the municipality of Netanya, north of Tel Aviv.
"The company believes the senior officer and the company acted lawfully," it said.
A police spokeswoman confirmed that Fogel had been questioned over suspicions he allegedly bribed public officials in Netanya to promote his business interests, but gave no further details.
Paz's operations include refining, production, storage, importing and marketing of fuel products. (Reporting by Ari Rabinovitch; Editing by Susan Fenton)
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CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - There's a lot of storm damage in Cullman County. The Cullman County School district announced classes would be canceled on Tuesday, due to the extent of the damage.
Hail battered hundreds of cars on the lot of Mitch Smith Chevrolet. Jerry Hayes confirmed that nearly all of the windshields have busted and the vehicle bodies have sustained heavy damage. The same thing happened 23-years ago to the same dealership.
Mitch Smith salesman Clint Chapman estimated the damage could exceed $4 million.
Looks like the Chevy dealership in Cullman got the worst of the hail. #alwx pic.twitter.com/mO1TeEnL8i — Jed Christoph (@jed_JC2) March 20, 2018
Grapefruit sized hail reportedly fell in the area.
Two men were arrested and charged with break and enter after a North Perth homeowner woke up to the sound of strangers in his residence early Sunday morning.
After police were contacted the pair fled on foot, but Perth County OPP officers located them soon after. Police say a 28-year-old and 32-year-old from North Perth were both charged with break and enter; the younger man was also charged with failing to comply with probation.
They were both were released and are scheduled to appear in court.
A parole officer and a retired parole officer are now facing charges, accused of home invasion and kidnapping a child. The Connecticut Post reports that Gladys Marquez and Edgardo Soberal broke into a Bridgeport home and took a 1-year-old late last week.
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The Toronto Maple Leafs forced a Game 7 on Wednesday back in Boston with a 3-1 victory over the Bruins on Monday night.
As has been the case recently, Leafs netminder Frederik Andersen was a huge factor in Toronto’s victory, turning away 32 shots. One of those stops came on Bruins winger Rick Nash, who got the puck off a Torey Krug shot from the point and tried to sneak it past Andersen.
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Bhuvneshwar Kumar took 5/19 in four overs vs Kings XI Punjab
Bhuvneshwar Kumar took 5/19 in four overs vs Kings XI Punjab © BCCI
Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Kings XI Punjab by five runs in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match on Monday. Sent into bat, Sunrisers Hyderabad scored 159 for six with skipper David Warner hitting 70 off 54 balls at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. In reply, Punjab were staring at a defeat at 62 for five at the end of 10th over, but Manan Vohra (95 off 50 balls) brought the visitors within striking distance of pulling off an incredible win.
But Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who returned excellent figures of 5/19, had the last laugh as the seamer trapped Vohra in the penultimate over of the match.
Vohra struck nine boundaries and five sixes during his whirlwind knock.
Kings XI Punjab were eventually bowled out for 154 in 19.4 overs.
Sunrisers Hyderabad, thus, registered their first win after suffering two defeats.
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According to President Lyndon B. Johnson, "every man has a right to a Saturday night bath." Or, in this case, a Saturday night production. Hop into a time machine and travel back to LBJ's first term as POTUS in the History Theatre's production of All the Way. Tickets $25 - $52.
WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump said he was sending a delegation of his top economic advisers to Beijing next week to try to settle trade disputes that have upset U.S.-China relations and rattled markets world-wide.
“I think we’ve got a very good chance of making a deal,” said Mr. Trump, who called China’s leader Xi Jinping “a friend of mine,” but noted that there remained significant obstacles to a deal. “They trade with us,” the president said. “We can’t trade with them.”
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Tennis star Boris Becker and wife break up
BERLIN (AP) — Former German tennis star Boris Becker and his wife Lilly have separated.
The German news agency dpa reported Tuesday that a Berlin lawyer for the two confirmed the breakup of three-time Wimbledon winner Becker, 50, and his Dutch model wife, who is 41 years old.
Lawyer Christian-Oliver Moser told dpa "the decision after a 13-year-long relationship and nine years of marriage wasn't an easy one."
Moser said the couple's main concern now was the wellbeing of their son Amadeus and that the separation was "amicable."
In recent years, Becker mainly made headlines with rumors about his financial problems.
As the chart shows, wage gains began to accelerate once the unemployment rate fell below 5.5% in mid-2015—about on cue. According to the jobs reports released this morning, the 12-month gain through January ran 2.9%, the fastest rate of increase since the expansion began.
The unemployment rate in January, at 4.1%, has stayed flat for the past four months. But even if the UR declines no further, wage gains should continue to accelerate. In 2018, expect a 12-month gain of 3% or greater. What is more likely, however, is that the rate of unemployment will fall below 4%, which should boost the pace of wage gains by even more.
One of the Trump campaign foreign policy team advisers sent an email to campaign officials with the subject line “Meeting with Russian Leadership - Including Putin.”
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Leonardo Hotels has opened its first hotel in Scotland, and says it is on the lookout for further growth north of the Border.
The opening of the 282-room Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh, close to Haymarket railway station on a former Premier Inn site, follows an investment of €7 million (£6.15m) by the group.
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Daniel Roger, managing director of Leonardo Hotels Europe, said: “Our business model is never to open just one hotel in a new area. Since 2006, we have opened 63 hotels and we are already reviewing our plans for further growth in Scotland.”
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Annual results in March showed that revenues at the group rose 12.5 per cent to €305m, with about four million guests passing through its doors.
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We checked in with some people around Henniker to see what they love about the town and why you should go visit.
We checked in with some people around Henniker to see what they love about the town and why you should go visit.
We checked in with some people around Henniker to see what they love about the town and why you should go visit.
We checked in with some people around Henniker to see what they love about the town and why you should go visit.
We checked in with some people around Henniker to see what they love about the town and why you should go visit.
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ROTARY MUSIC FESTIVAL. 18th Annual Drum & Bugle Corps Show. Monday, July 3, at 7 p.m. at Cedarburg High School Athletic Field. Performances by six drum and bugle corps including the Boston Crusaders, The Cavaliers, Madison Scouts, Pioneer, Music City and Colt Cadets. Sponsored by Cedarburg-Grafton Rotary Club with proceeds used for community service and student scholarships. Reserved seats are $20 to $40 and can be ordered at www.dci.org/tickets or by calling 317-275-1212. Tickets also available at the gate.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Innovus Pharmaceuticals Inc
* Innovus Pharmaceuticals reports a quarterly net revenue increase of 99.2 percent and net loss decrease of 74.1 percent compared to the same period in 2016
* Q2 loss per share $0.01
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SUPPLY, N.C. (WECT) — The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office says a man who was last seen leaving a hospital in the area was found dead Sunday night in a creek in the Supply area.
Officials said Jeremy Faith Hill, 30, had not been seen since leaving Novant Health on foot on Tuesday at approximately 1 p.m. while wearing only undergarments.
Officials say foul play is not suspected in Hill’s death.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says OPEC is "doing little to help" rising gas prices and claims "if anything, they are driving prices higher."
Trump tweeted Wednesday: "The OPEC Monopoly must remember that gas prices are up & they are doing little to help. If anything, they are driving prices higher as the United States defends many of their members for very little $'s. This must be a two way street. REDUCE PRICING NOW!"
Last month, members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries cartel agreed to pump 1 million barrels more crude oil daily, a move that should help contain the recent rise in global energy prices. However, summer months in the U.S. usually lead to increased demand for oil, boosting the price of gasoline in a midterm election year.
1 dead, 2 hurt after shooting and crash in St. Louis suburb
BERKELEY, Mo. (AP) — Authorities say one person is dead and two others injured after a shooting and crash in suburban St. Louis.
St. Louis County police said in a news release that officers responded late Sunday after occupants of one vehicle shot at occupants of another vehicle in a Berkeley parking lot. Officers found one of the vehicles from the shooting on the side of a nearby road after the driver crashed into a parked vehicle.
One of the three people inside was pronounced dead at the scene. Police are trying to determine whether that victim died from gunshot wounds or from injuries sustained in the crash.
The other two victims were taken to a hospital. Police say one of them had been shot, and the other was hurt in the crash.
AK Party (AKP) supporters wave Turkish flags during a ceremony to mark the 16th anniversary of their party's foundation in Ankara
An AK Party (AKP) supporter waves a Turkish flag during a ceremony to mark the 16th anniversary of their party's foundation in Ankara
AK Party (AKP) supporters wave Turkish flags - with images of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan - during a ceremony to mark the 16th anniversary of their party's foundation in Ankara
AK Party (AKP) supporters shout slogans during a ceremony to mark the 16th anniversary of their party's foundation in Ankara
After watching this video of Hans Zimmer and his space orchestra play the Inception theme at Coachella this past weekend, I feel like my entire world is collapsing around me and all I’ve ingested today is a chicken salad wrap and a cup of shitty coffee. I can only imagine the poor kid who thought it would be “dope AF #chella17″ to drop acid with Chad and Tiff before checking out some heady vibes only to accidentally stumble upon on this apocalyptic face-fuck of the senses…
Everyone who caught the performance is hailing it as the highlight of the festival. Since Coachella is more of a music conference than a festival, it looks like Hans may have bought himself a couple more dates to take his leather-clad string section of babes and his virtuosic drummer that looks like homeless Santa to a town near you.
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The Somerset County Prosecutor's Office, New Jersey Office of the Attorney General, Division Of Criminal Justice presents Police Use of Force and Officer Involved Shooting on Wednesday, May 2, at 6 p.m.
It is being held at the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office First Floor Conference Room, 40 North Bridge St., Somerville
Introductory remarks by Somerset County Prosecutor Michael H. Robertson. Presenters include Somerset County Deputy First Assistant Prosecutor Brian Stack Somerset County, Police Academy Director Dr. Richard Celeste and Somerset County Prosecutor's Office Detective Lieutenant David Whipple.
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First National Bank of Omaha continued to hold its position in shares of Wynn Resorts, Limited during the first quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 10,432 shares of the casino operator's stock at the end of the first quarter.
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Monday, Jan. 2
No games scheduled
Tuesday, Jan. 3
Basketball
North Lincoln at Statesville
West Lincoln at West Caldwell
Newton-Conover at East Lincoln
Bunker Hill at Lincolnton
Lincoln Charter at Pine Lake Prep
Wrestling
West Lincoln, West Caldwell and Statesville at North Lincoln
Wednesday, Jan. 4
Basketball
Lincolnton at North Gaston (Boys only)
HONG KONG, March 28 China Evergrande Group said on Tuesday it was introducing a second round of investment for its backdoor listing in mainland China.
Chief Executive Xia Haijun, speaking at an earnings press conference, said the company aimed to raise 15 billion yuan ($2.2 billion) to 20 billion yuan in investment.
Evergrande Group earlier reported an 89 percent rise in 2016 core profit due to a booming real estate market that saw a strong increase in sales prices and volumes. ($1 = 6.8837 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting By Clare Jim; Editing by Anne Marie Roantree and Christian Schmollinger)
Gardaí in Donegal are investigating another burglary incident at a Donegal service station.
An attempted break-in was made at McFadden’s service station and Gala shop in Glenswilly overnight.
It is understood the thieves were disturbed at the scene and fled .
The incident is the latest in a series of break ins at commercial premises around the county in recent months, a number of which have had similar characteristics.
Earlier this month there was a break-in at a service station and shop in Ramelton.
Gardaí are investigating whether the latest incident can be linked to the others.
As the weather warms up, more people will be out and about with their pets on walking trails or in parks. For the 26th year, the Montgomery County Health Department will host its Low-Cost Rabies Immunization Clinics to make sure your pets are safe at a reduced cost.
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Two hundred and thirty-one (231) years to the day after the Cherokee Nation entered into the Treaty of Hopewell with the United States government, the Tribe filed suit against the federal governmen…
An estimated $2.2 billion (Dh8.1 billion) worth of projects moved into construction mode in Dubai during December. That pushed the project tally for the full year to 2,508, according to BNC Construction Analytics. Some of Dubai’s current multi-billion dollar projects include Dubai Metro Red Line Extension, part of the Expo 2020 initiative; Container Terminal 4 of the Jebel Ali Port Expansion project and the Royal Atlantis Resort and Residences located on the Palm. The announcement of the ‘Dubai Harbour’ in January will see the construction of a waterfront development spanning more than 20 million square feet. This year, BNC estimates 4,000 active projects for an estimated value of $313.6 billion. This includes those in the concept, design, tender, under construction and on-hold phases.
Birmingham City make the jaunt to Sheffield Wednesday today knowing a victory would lift them to within three points of the Owls.
Steve Cotterill’s side have improved dramatically in recent weeks and a comfortable win against Sunderland on Tuesday lifted them out of the bottom three.
Blues have taken 10 points from their last five league games with wins against Leeds United, Reading and the Black Cats.
Meanwhile, Wednesday are yet to win a league game - or score a goal - under their new manager Jos Luhukay. The Dutch boss succeeded Carlos Carvalhal in January but he’s only managed three goalless draws with Sheffield United, Cardiff City and Middlesbrough in the Championship.
Brian Dick is making the trip north to Hillsborough so stay tuned for updates and reaction.
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Prime Minister Bill English has kicked off a three nation tour of the Pacific in the Cook Islands, giving $20 million to go towards faster, low-cost internet and a wastewater system to save Rarotonga's popular lagoon.
The lack of non-compliant sewerage systems by many resorts in the area led to the Government declaring it a national disaster two-years-ago.
Since then some work has gone into cleaning up the lagoon, but the New Zealand funded reticulated waste water system is welcome.
Local resident Ana Rasmussen said it was "fantastic" New Zealand has given its support.
But Bill English saved his "home-run" announcement until last concerning a contentious issue.
There is currently a requirement for Cook Islanders to spend five-years in New Zealand after the age of 50 if they want to bring their pension home.
Meningitis: A killer disease Nigeria was not prepared for
At least 489 people are believed to have died from meningitis in the past few months.
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ERIN, Wis. -- You don't see a ton of smiles inside the ropes during U.S. Open practice rounds. Not when the sport's most physically and mentally draining endeavor awaits, warranting a player's unwavering attention as they prepare for battle. At times, the tension is suffocating; after all, it's supposed to be a game, yes?
So catching this playful exchange between 2015 U.S. Open champ Jordan Spieth and his sister Ellie on Wednesday at Erin Hills was a sight for sore eyes.
Ellie has been called the "real star of the Spieth family," her unbridled joy continually injecting a sense of levity. The same rings true in Wisconsin, as she stole the show on the tournament's eve.
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March 29 Napec Inc
* Reports results for the 2016 fourth quarter and fiscal year-end
* Says as at December 31, 2016, Napec's order backlog was $600 million, up from $470 million as at december 31, 2015
* Q4 loss per share c$0.03
* Says revenues were $97.4 million in Q4 of 2016 compared to $115.9 million a year earlier
* Q4 earnings per share view c$-0.00, revenue view c$94.8 million -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
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The Washington County Board of County Commissioners has changed their workshop that was scheduled for Wednesday, August 16, to a meeting. The commissioners will also hold a budget workshop at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, August 16. The commissioners will still be holding their meeting on Thursday, August 24, as well. The meeting on August 24 will have the public hearings for alcohol, franchise fees, floodplain, and small scale FLUM amendments.
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Montenegro's ruling party has nominated its leader, who took the tiny Balkan country into NATO in defiance of Russia, to be its candidate in next month's presidential election.
The Democratic Party of Socialists' leadership announced the decision to put forward Milo Djukanovic after a meeting Monday.
Djukanovic has previously served as Montenegro's prime minister and president in several mandates since the early 1990s.
Djukanovic was premier during a tense October 2016 parliamentary election when authorities said they thwarted an attempted pro-Russian coup to prevent the Adriatic country from joining NATO.
The 56-year-old Djukanovic, who took a back seat in politics after his party won the parliamentary vote, had long been rumored to make another comeback in the April 15 presidential election.
Montenegro joined NATO last June despite strong Kremlin opposition.
Tom Brady has reached another career milestone.
The five-time Super Bowl champion broke the single-season record for most passing yards by a quarterback age 40 or older early in the second quarter against the Miami Dolphins Monday night.
Brady had 3,632 passing yards heading into the contest and needed just 46 yards to surpass Warren Moon’s mark of 3,678 yards. Despite going 0-for-4 in the first quarter, he completed 11 passes for 92 yards in the second.
🐐 jumps over 🌙. Tom Brady passes Warren Moon (3,678) for the most passing yards in a single season by a 40-year-old QB. #GoPats — New England Patriots (@Patriots) December 12, 2017
Among all quarterbacks, Brady ranks fourth on the all-time list for most career passing yards — only behind Peyton Manning, Brett Favre, and Drew Brees.
The on-going circus in Parliament since September last year undoubtedly shows that the Executive cannot effectively govern the Republic. The suspension yesterday of 48 UPND Members of Parliament (MPs) ─ which is almost one third of the House representing half the country─ is confirmation that the National Assembly has failed to objectively and reasonably carry out its legislative function. The on-going circus in Parliament since September last year undoubtedly shows that the Executive cannot effectively govern the Republic. The suspension yesterday of 48 UPND Members of Parliament (MPs) ─ which is almost one third of the House representing half the country─ is confirmation that the National Assembly has failed to objectively and reasonably carry out its legislative function.
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Not quite pool season in Santa Fe, yet.
Tonight: I am at the Jean Cocteau Cinema in Santa Fe, having conversation with George RR Martin. As one does!
Tomorrow: Boulder, Colorado, at the Boulder bookstore. Really looking forward to that.
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Schrier is kidnapped in Syria by Al Qaeda, but when the opportunity to escape arises, will he save himself or stay with his fellow American prisoner?
Murray was removed from Saturday's game after sustaining a quadriceps contusion, Harrison Wind of BSN Denver reports.
The Nuggets are saying Murray is probable to return. He was replaced by Emmanuel Mudiay.
SANTA, N.M. (KRQE) – One lawmaker wants to increase quality classroom time for New Mexico students.
Democratic Representative Stephanie Garcia Richard is proposing a memorial that would reduce required paperwork for teachers.
A task force would study how to do that and would then modify the administrative code to make it happen.
Garcia Richard says less paperwork for teachers means more time with students.
The memorial is now headed to the house.
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MOSCOW (Reuters) - The Russian Olympic Committee proposes supporting Russian athletes to attend the 2018 Winter Olympic Games in South Korea, according to a draft document seen by Reuters on Tuesday.
The PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games logo is seen at the the Alpensia Ski Jumping Centre in Pyeongchang, South Korea, September 27, 2017. REUTERS/Pawel Kopczynski
Most Russian athletes want to go to the Games even though they would have to compete as neutrals, an official of the country’s Olympic committee said on Monday.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) last week banned Russia from the Games due to take place in Pyeongchang in February, citing evidence of an “unprecedented systematic manipulation” of the anti-doping system.
The Texas Department of Public Safety has displayed a list of the top 10 most wanted sex offenders. One of the offenders is Dakota Marcus Stewart. He charges include aggravated sexual assault of a child, indecency with a child by exposure, attempted failure to register as a sex offender, fail to identify giving false/fictitious information and driving while intoxicated. He is wanted for failure to register as a sex offender (2 counts), and failure to comply with sex offe...
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — “Survivor” contestant Jeff Varner who outed fellow competitor Zeke Smith as transgender on Wednesday night’s episode of lity competition has been fired from his real estate job.
The Greensboro News & Record reports Varner was fired on Thursday from Allen Tate Realtors because he was “in the middle of a news story that we don’t want anything to do with.”
Varner made accusations of “a deception” before revealing that Smith is transgender on the episode. Varner was immediately criticized by other players. He repeatedly apologized, but was voted out of the competition.
Smith explained that he didn’t mention that he was transgender because he didn’t want to be known as “the trans ‘Survivor’ player.”
He writes in The Hollywood Reporter that by calling him deceptive, Varner invoked “one of the most odious stereotypes of transgender people.”
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A pair of nesting owls inspires dad to think back on parenting journey. This sleepy barn owl (left) and a great horned owl were on display at Eagle Days at Wyandotte County Lake. Jill Toyoshiba File photo
A crash Thursday morning at the intersection of Academy and Dudley Streets in Presque Isle sent both drivers to the hospital with minor injuries, according to police.
The Presque Isle Police Department and Crown Ambulance responded to a crash shortly after 8 a.m. Thursday when a 2001 Pontiac Aztek driven by Jasmine Wing sideswiped a 2012 Ford Explorer driven by Julie Plummer, police said.
According the Presque Isle Police Department, Wing was heading west and downhill on Academy Street and making a right turn onto Dudley Street as Plummer drove out from Dudley Street to turn left onto Academy Street.
Because of slippery road conditions, Wing was unable to make the right turn and sideswiped into Plummer’s SUV.
Both were taken to The Aroostook Medical Center, with Plummer suffering neck pain from the impact and Wing experiencing knee pain. Both vehicles were towed by Jerry’s Auto.
A man has been indicted for First Degree Murder in the Sept 25, 2017 death of Joseph Lindley.
Abraham Emanuel Washington, 29, is accused of shooting Lindley once in the head at Villa Main Apartments in Port Arthur.
Washington an Lindley were "close confidants," according to the affidavit, and committed multiple crimes together. Lindley had told people that Washington was responsible for the crimes committed against them.
Washington claimed he was in Baytown at the time of the murder, but cellphone records show that the two were in contact and in close proximity at the time of Lindley's death.
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British citizen Daniel Jones, center, is escorted by prison guards to the Siem Reap court room in Siem Reap, Cambodia, Tuesday, March 20, 2018. The Cambodian court found Jones guilty after he was arrested with other foreigners for allegedly posting photos on social media of sexually suggestive dancing at a party. Jones, 31, was sentenced Tuesday to one year in prison for producing pornography. AP Photo)
April 24 (Reuters) - Asian Mineral Resources Ltd:
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — According to the Birmingham Zoo, Kumar the tiger is cancer-free. Kumar is reportedly doing well after having a cancerous tumor removed from his hip last week.
Kumar was diagnosed with malignant sarcoma in March. An ultrasound showed the tumor on his hip, but it did not spread to any organs.
The Gunners had a very busy January transfer window as they off-loaded Alexis Sanchez to Manchester United in a swap deal for Henrikh Mkhitaryan.
Arsenal then spent the rest of the month searching for his replacement and Lemar was earmarked as a potential candidate.
However, they faced tough competition from Liverpool, who sold Philippe Coutinho to Barcelona for £142million.
But the Gunners opened secret negotiations with the French club in a bid to bring Lemar to the Premier League.
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French President Emmanuel Macron was in Morocco Wednesday on a 24-hour visit for talks on battling terrorism as well as the Libyan conflict and Qatar's dispute with its Gulf neighbours.
As he stepped off the plane for his first visit to Morocco since his election in May, the French president, his wife Brigitte at his side, was welcomed on the tarmac by King Mohammed VI.
Ahead of the visit, the French presidency said Macron would discuss with Mohammed VI the dispute between Qatar and several countries, as both Paris and Rabat are keen on mediating a solution to the crisis.
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The Salmon Arm Fire Department has responded to a structure fire at approximately 12:30 p.m. near the intersection of Highway 97B and 10th Avenue SE.
Heavy black smoke is emanating from the structure, which is reported to be a barn, and a power line is down in the area.
Highway 97B has been closed at the intersection of 10th Avenue SE and motorists are advised to avoid the area. Fire crews are working on getting traffic moving, and it appears vehicles are moving northbound on the highway but not southbound.
A reporter has been sent to the scene and more information will be provided as it becomes available.
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George Lynch has joined Idaho Commerce as senior economic development advisor. In this new position, Lynch will work with Idaho partners advising the director on policy initiatives for issues such as broadband access, affordable housing, and other key economic development challenges.
Lynch previously worked at Bloomberg Law as a senior legal editor, where he specialized in state and local tax law and regulations as well as international and U.S. privacy and data protection laws. Prior to joining Bloomberg, Lynch worked for the U.S. Commerce Department where he was involved in enforcing fair trade laws on behalf of U.S. companies.
Lynch holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of California, Irvine and a law degree from American University Washington College of Law.
A collection for the victims of the Grenfell Tower fire which erupted in West London this morning (Wednesday) is being run in Slough.
One of the organisers, Slough Borough councillor Shabnum Sadiq (Lab, Wexham Lea), is calling on residents to donate every day essentials including food and drink, toiletries and baby items.
Cllr Sadiq said: "These people have lost everything including loved ones.
"Some came out of the burning building with only the clothes on their back.
"We urge you all to donate what you can to help."
Drop off points for donations are at 125 Goodman Park, Slough, and at 208 Chadwick Road, off Middlegreen Road in Langley.
Call Cllr Sadiq on 07932 069484 in relation to Chadwick Road drop-offs or call Raabia Akhtar on 075401 39996 for Goodman Park donations.
The deadline for drop-offs is 11am on Saturday.
Only 6-percent of hotels nationwide get AAA's four-diamond rating, and they've just added two more Tulsa-area hotels. The Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Catoosa and the Hyatt Regency in downtown Tulsa were just given the four-diamond status.
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YEREVAN. - The defendant in the case related to the smuggling of Igla air missile system to Armenia, Sanasar Gabrielyan, doesn’t wish to attend the consideration of the appeal of his case, his attorney, Karapet Aghajanyan, told Armenian News – NEWS.am.
In his words, the Appeals Court has taken into proceedings the appeal on the judgment rendered by the first instance court on enforcing the pre-cautionary measure of arrest against him. The day of considering the appeal has not yet been appointed.
Sanasar Gabrielyan doesn’t confess to charges (he is charged with arms trafficking).
Former Karabakh defense minister Samvel Babayan has aso been involved in the case as a defendant.
Russian security agents have detained a ninth person in connection with the St. Petersburg subway train bombing that killed 15 people and injured 45 people on April 3.
An FSB statement said the suspect, 27-year-old Azimov Abror Akhralovich, was detained on April 17 in the Moscow region's Odintsovo district "in the framework of the criminal case" over the suicide terrorist attack.
The FSB statement said Akhralovich was a "native of the Central Asia region" and allegedly had "trained the suicide attacker."
Akbarzhon Jalilov, a 22-year-old Kyrgyz-born ethnic Uzbek man with Russian citizenship, has been identified by Russian authorities as the suicide bomber.
Law enforcement officials have been trying to determine Jalilov’s motives, whether he had been radicalized by Islamic extremists, and whether anyone else assisted him in the planning of the bombing.
There has been no claim of responsibility for the attack.
Based on reporting by Current Time TV, Reuters, and Interfax
Chalk covered hands of all ages helped paint the town during the 22nd annual Community Mosaic Street Painting Festival in Riverhead Monday.
The East End Arts event drew a crowd to Main Street for the popular Memorial Day weekend tradition.
Rain postponed the event, which was originally scheduled for Sunday, to Monday, but it didn’t dampen the creativity.
The afternoon featured plenty of fun in addition to the street painting. Vendors lined the street and live music filled the air as the masterpieces were made.
Photographer Elizabeth Wagner was there to capture the scene.
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Caption: Riverhead Free Library employees Ari DePhillips of Riverhead and Felicia Atanasio of East Moriches create “BB8” for the Riverhead Free Library, stating library patrons voted on what they should draw for the mosaic festival. (Credit: Elizabeth Wagner)
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FAST ’17 starts in two weeks
FAST 17 starts in two weeks. AFAIK, StorageMojo was the first press to attend and report on FAST, starting in 2008.
For years I had it to myself, but in the last few years other publications have started attending. That’s a very good thing, as storage is THE problem of a digital civilization. The more focus on storage, the more likely we are to have a successful long-term digital society.
The StorageMojo take
I wasn’t able to make it last year. So I expect to see a lot of new faces and tech.
If you’d like to chat, feel free to say hello. I’m pleased to be returning!
Courteous comments welcome, of course.
Equities analysts expect Oracle Co. to announce sales of $10.45 billion for the current quarter, according to Zacks Investment Research .
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As LAS VEGAS and the entire country continues to recover from the news of the mass shooting at the ROUTE 91 HARVEST FESTIVAL, the organizers of the event have expressed their thoughts on their website.
They wrote, “On behalf of the entire ROUTE 91 HARVEST family, we are completely devastated by the event that occurred on the night of [SUNDAY], OCTOBER 1st. Our deepest sympathies go out to the injured and the deceased and their loved ones; senseless violence has claimed the souls of our fans and we have little in the way of answers. Our eternal gratitude goes out to the LVPD, emergency services, security guards, and fans for their selfless acts of bravery while trying to help those in need. While we try and move forward, we will never forget this day. We will NOT let hate win over LOVE. We will NOT be defeated by senseless violence. We WILL persevere, and honor the souls that were lost. Because it matters. — BOC”
If Weeds were written in 2017, it might play out something like the tale of Green Goddess Remedies owner Sally Bishop—who, unlike Nancy Botwin, has her shit together. After working with medical marijuana for almost a decade, Bishop opened Green Goddess in 2014, converting a suburban home into a craft cannabis boutique. To fill the jars at her shop, Bishop runs Nebadon Farms, while also sourcing from outside growers to keep the right variety. A welcome female touch runs throughout, channeling spa vibes. This a great Mother's Day shop, should you happen to have a cool mom.
Neshoba Central High School engineering students showcased their latest class project, robots.
Students and faculty gathered to see the robots in action. The robots can give high fives, do flips and even launch snowballs at the superintendent.
Newscenter 11 talked with a few students about the robots they created.
“We put a trash can on it and we take it around to the boys in the classroom because they like to shoot paper at it,” says Abby Seal, an engineering student. “We put a backboard on the back of it so that it is like a basketball goal.”
“I started off with a design to make him do a wheelie,” says engineering student Joshua Hendrix. “It didn’t really work so I changed it up a little bit and realized that it wouldn’t do a wheelie but it would flip and keep going.”
The engineering students will be traveling to New Hope in January for the VEX Robotics Competition.
Best Last-Minute Summer Activities For Families In St. LouisWait! Summer just started. How can it be almost over? Isn’t that always how it goes? All through the cold winter months, we anticipate, look forward to the lazy, hazy days of summer, hanging with the kids, swimming, bar-b-ques, and adventures that make new memories. Well, before summer is actually behind you, plan some last minute activities, with the family, to create some of those special 2017 summer memories that will stay with you forever.
FORT GREENE, N.Y. — At least one person was shot Wednesday at Atlantic and Flatbush avenues in Brooklyn, law enforcement sources told PIX11 News.
The shooting happened across from Barclays Center and the Atlantic Terminal shopping center.
A search is underway for the shooter. Additional details were not immediately available.
This is a developing story. Refresh this page for updates.
More than 400 schools and colleges around England have received hoax bomb threats, leaving hundreds of schoolchildren forced to evacuate school buildings across the country.
Northumbria Police confirmed that a large number of schools in the region had received an email threatening to detonate a bomb on school grounds if they refused to “hand over cash”.
Fake bomb threats were also received by schools across London, Yorkshire Lincolnshire, Avon and Somerset.
Officers believe that the emails – which they say pose “no viable threat” – originated from the US.
Northumbria Police said in a statement: “We have received reports from a large number of schools in our region that they have received threatening emails.
“Schools have been visited by police to reassure them that the incident is being treated as a hoax and address any concerns.
“We take all incidents of this nature extremely seriously and an investigation into the emails in question are underway.”
On Monday, the Evansville City Council passed an ordinance aimed at reducing trash accumulation around the city.
The Council voted 6-3, in favor of the measure that would require local business owners to keep their property free of litter, as well as require them to provide trash receptacles at the most convenient location possible. Councilwoman Michelle Mercer believes a cleaner Evansville could lead to more economic development in the area.
"Businesses look at, when they look for a city to relocate to they look to see if the community has litter, and businesses are interested in relocating to progressive communities that are free of litter," explained Mercer.
Once a business has been cited for failure to comply with the ordinance, they will have a 10 day period to clean up before the fining process would begin.
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NC lawmaker proposes bill that wouldn’t require gun owners to obtain conceal permit
RALEIGH, N.C. (WFXB) – A new bill introduced in North Carolina is sparking a lot of controversy. It would allow people to carry guns without a permit.
State Rep. Larry Pittman introduced House Bill 69 last week in Raleigh. North Carolina’s concealed carry law requires that an applicant first take a safety course. In making the permits optional, gun owners would no longer have to take the class.
If the bill passed, people would still need to do a background check. Eleven other states have constitutional carry and the bill would make it easier for permit-holders to travel to other states that have reciprocity with North Carolina.
It looks like Toronto is back on track for scheduled weekend subway closures after weeks of cancellations. This weekend will see service disruptions on both Line 1 and Line 2.
There will be no subway service on Line 1 between Lawrence and St Clair stations on July 7 and 8 due to Metrolinx's Eglinton Crosstown LRT work at Yonge Street and Eglinton Avenue.
During this closure the TTC will take advantage of this Metrolinx closure to conduct track work in the area as well.
In addition to this Line 1 closure, subway service on Line 2 from St George to Broadview stations will start at 10 a.m. on July 8 due to beam replacement work on the Prince Edward Viaduct.
Shuttle buses will be operating between these stations during the closure.
Regular scheduled service will resume on Monday morning. The next scheduled closure will halt weekend service on Line 1 between Lawrence and St Clair stations on July 14 and 15 due to Metrolinx's Eglinton Crosstown LRT work at Yonge Street and Eglinton Avenue.
Susann Rizzo: Council Ignored Opposing Views on Changes Affecting Homeless
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I was in the audience at the City Council meeting June 26. Many voices were raised in opposition to changes the council put forth on amending Title 14 of the Santa Clarita Municipal Code concerning parks and other public places. The changes put forth involved prohibiting many personal actions of people, such as washing, sleeping and cooking in public places. The council quickly approved the changes without even reading the written comments. My comment was among the written ones.
I wonder where your reporter was during this long debate? This is an issue that may affect everyone in our valley and deserves publication.
Susann Rizzo
Valencia
Editor’s note: As a matter of fact, Signal reporter Crystal Duan covered the meeting and her article about the city’s ordinance update was published June 27 on signalscv.com and in the June 28 print edition of The Signal.
Deadline to register for August primary is next Monday
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The deadline to register to vote in the Aug. 7 primary election is just days away.
Secretary of State Ruth Johnson says the deadline is Monday, July 9. She says every community will have a primary election on Aug. 7.
Voters must be 18 years old by the election date. They can register by mail or in person at their local clerk's office or at a secretary of state office. A registered voter who needs to change an address can go to www.ExpressSOS.com .
The primary election ballot will include races for governor and U.S. Senate.
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Online: www.Michigan.gov/vote
April 20 Keyyo SA:
* FY net result 1.9 million euros ($2.04 million) versus 2.3 million euros year ago
* Fy recurring operating income 2.1 million euros versus 2.1 million euros year ago
* Proposes dividend of 0.35 euros per share
* Anticipates revenue for new fiscal year on a like-for-like basis and an operating profit growth of around 10 percent
* 2017 turnover will have unfavorable comparables over first three quarters following sale of call shops activities in q4 2016 Source text: bit.ly/2pU8ABP Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9324 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom:)
× Mega Millions jackpot still unclaimed
PALOS HEIGHTS, Ill. — The winner of Friday’s Mega Millions jackpot still has not claimed the prize.
That lucky individual bought a Quick Pick ticket worth $393-million at Nick’s Barbecue in Palos Heights. The restaurant will receive $500,000 for selling the ticket.
It is the largest jackpot in Illinois history, and fifth largest in the game’s 15-year history.
The winning numbers were 23, 33, 53, 56, 58 and the Mega Ball was 6. It is the first winning Mega Millions jackpot since April 28.
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Stevie Wonder is a fan of Bruno Mars and he’s not afraid to admit it, dismissing accusations against Mars of cultural appropriation as “bull—-.”
Related: Stevie Wonder Performs National Anthem on Knees
“God created music for everyone to enjoy so we cannot limit ourselves by people’s fears and insecurities,” Wonder said, when asked by TMZ about Mars’ use of African American styles in his music even though he’s not black.
“He’s a great talent so the other stuff is just bull—-,” asserted Stevie. “He was inspired by great musicians and great artists and songwriters, so that’s good. God created music for everybody.”
The debate stemmed from Mars’ Album of the Year win at the GRAMMYs, after which several pundits questioned whether he would have won the award if he was a black artist. Mars, a Puerto Rican with Filipino background, blended elements of funk, soul, R&B, pop and rock on his GRAMMY-winning album 24K Magic.
The Northview boys basketball team beat Edgewood 76-61. The win was the Knights 15th this year, that’s their most since the 2003-2004 season.
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WILLISTON, Fla. (AP) — A vintage private plane that crashed in north Florida killing all four people aboard went unnoticed for nearly a day.
The Gainesville Sun reports (http://bit.ly/2oPCqKm ) that the 1948 Cessna 170 crashed Saturday afternoon at the Williston Municipal Airport, but wasn’t noticed until Sunday. None of the victims have been identified.
Investigators with the National Transportation Safety Board arrived at the scene Monday.
Williston Deputy Police Chief Clay Connolly told the newspaper that the plane attempted to take off Saturday afternoon and crashed.
Between 20 and 30 other aircraft took off from the airport after the crash, but no one noticed the wreckage for 21 hours.
Connolly says the Cessna was equipped with an emergency locator transmitter that should have been noticed by other pilots.
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A man accused of murdering Prescot dad Thomas Grace by stabbing him to death is set to go on trial today.
Mr Grace, 54, was found close to a block of flats in Beaconsfield having suffered a stab wound on Tuesday, October 10 last year.
Dale Murray, 31, of no fixed address, admits possessing a knife in public in Prescot that day, but denies the charge of murder.
He also denies wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm to another man, Anthony Ryan, two months earlier on August 7.
Tributes flooded in for Mr Grace - known as Tommy - after his death and his family described him as “beautiful, kind and gentle".
In a statement, they said: “Our mum’s only son adored his children and lived for his family. It wasn’t his time to go.”
The trial, at Liverpool Crown Court, is estimated to last between five to seven days.
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Google this week revamped the Editors’ Choice section of the Google Play store in order to introduce a new initiative called Android Excellence. These are rotating collections of curated apps and games “that deliver incredible user experiences on Android, use many of our best practices, and have great design, technical performance, localization, and device optimization.”
Much like Apple’s App Store, the cream doesn’t always rise to the top on Google Play. If you want to find the best apps, you often have to go digging for them, but the Android Excellence collections are another positive step for the store. According to Google, the collections will refresh every quarter – short enough to give developers time to release apps, but long enough to give users a chance to find them.
Going forward, you will be able to find the Android Excellence collections in the Editors’ Choice section of the Google Play store. We’ve also listed the entire first batch of apps and games below:
Gary kidnapped the Coronation Street serial killer and has been keeping him in the builder's yard.
But the crafty murderer managed to free his bound hands, in part thanks to young Jack Webster (Kyran Bowes).
The Coronation Street cast member smacked Gary over the head with a plank of wood and lurked in the shadows, while Gary and Sarah frantically tried to get out of the locked yard.
But before they could call for help, Phelan emerged armed with a gun.
"It seems the local constabulary didn’t find my hiding place after all. How about that," said Pat, feeling incredibly pleased with himself.
Police Lt. Tony Vienhage says Rosalee Naomi Clark was found Tuesday at an apartment close to where she was last seen. Vienhage says the girl didn't appear to be harmed. (Springfield PD)
Springfield police say an 8-year-old girl who hadn't been seen since early Tuesday has been found safe.
Police Lt. Tony Vienhage says Rosalee Naomi Clark was found Tuesday at an apartment close to where she was last seen. Vienhage says the girl didn't appear to be harmed.
Rosalee was reported missing about 1 a.m. Tuesday after she left an apartment to go to her nearby home in the complex but didn't arrive.
Vienhage says Rosalee apparently was in the apartment where she was found most of the night. He says it's unclear why no one at the apartment answered the door when officers knocked early Tuesday. An investigation is continuing.
He says a girl seen on surveillance video riding on a man's back about the time Rosalee disappeared was not Rosalee.
Copyright 2018 The Associated Press.
NASA revealed in March that after his year in space, astronaut Scott Kelly's DNA changed by a full 7%. But when we recently interviewed him for Business Insider's podcast "Success! How I Did It," he said the experience changed him personally, as well.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney General Jeff Sessions says federal civil rights law does not protect transgender people from discrimination at work.
That's a reversal of an Obama-era directive that interpreted the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as prohibiting workplace discrimination against transgender employees. In a memo to the nation's federal prosecutors, Sessions says the law bars discrimination between men and women but does not extend to gender identity.
Sessions says "this is a conclusion of law, not policy." And he says the move should not be construed to condone mistreatment of transgender people.
LGBT-rights advocates immediately assailed the reversal as the latest in a series of Trump administration actions targeting their constituency.
A Justice Department spokesman says the Obama administration was wrong to interpret the law beyond what Congress intended.
High Court Mulls How Judges Should Read Its Messy Rulings
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 5:08 PM EST) -- A case pending before the U.S. Supreme Court is forcing the justices to grapple with how lower courts should view rulings when the justices split 4-1-4 and there is no majority opinion to serve as precedent, a frequent occurrence that often results in a tangle of conflicting decisions.
In Hughes v. U.S., the justices will decide how the federal circuit courts should interpret such fractured rulings amid complaints that the longstanding rule on the subject is illogical and unclear. The so-called Marks rule gives precedential weight...
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. — All of West Virginia’s public schools will be closed again Monday, the third day of a statewide teacher strike.
As of 6:30 p.m. Sunday, school districts in all 55 counties had canceled classes, according to the state Department of Education’s website.
In Kanawha County, all 261-day employees, including administrative staff and custodians, were asked to report.
Joe White, executive director of the West Virginia School Services Personnel Association, said that likely will not happen in any of the school districts. White’s union represents non-teaching positions including custodians, cooks, aides, bus drivers, maintenance workers and secretaries. White said he doesn’t expect them to work Monday.
“That’s the word that I’m getting,” White said Sunday evening. “We’ll not know until we see it, but in my opinion, most won’ be working.”
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CURRENT time settings on the crossing lights in the Suva City area do not give enough time for pedestrians to cross the roads, says the Fiji Roads Authority. Traffic lights and crossing lights come under the jurisdiction of the Fiji Roads Authority and it had been highlighted that pedestrians only reached as far as the middle of the road before the lights turned red again.
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MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Two Alabama representatives are safe after a gunman opened fire on congressmen during practice for a charity baseball game in a Washington suburb.
Reps. Mo Brooks and Rep. Gary Palmer were both at the practice Wednesday morning in Virginia. Rep. Steve Scalise of Louisiana was hospitalized.
Palmer wrote on his Twitter, “I was on the field 20 yards away from the shooter. I am okay. Please join me in praying for SteveScalise and the others who were injured.”
A spokeswoman for Palmer says he injured his leg fleeing the gunfire but was not shot.
Brooks, who gave first aid at the scene, wrote on Twitter, “Praying for those injured at this morning’s practice. I’m especially thankful to the US Capitol Police who risked their lived to protect us.”
The rupee strengthened by 8 paise to 66.40 against the US dollar in opening trade at the interbank foreign exchange market on Tuesday on some selling of the greenback by exporters and banks.A higher opening of domestic equities too lifted the domestic currency, dealers said.On Monday, the rupee had lost 36 paise to hit a fresh 13-month low of 66.48 against the US dollar as rising crude prices and sustained foreign fund outflows led to subdued forex market sentiment.In global trade, the US dollar had strengthened against major world currencies overseas, while investors maintained focus on the US Treasury market, where the 10-year yields were near with 3 per cent.Meanwhile, the benchmark BSE Sensex recovered 147.25 points, or 0.42 per cent, to 34,598.02 points in early trade on Tuesday.
The Krewe of Romany hosted its annual Mardi Gras ball February 4 at the Raising Cane’s River Center. This year’s theme was “Romany Has Magic to Do.”
March 19(Reuters) - Hua Xia Bank Co Ltd
* Says it will pay preferred stock dividend of 4.20 yuan per share (before tax) to shareholders of record on March 27
* The company’s preferred shares will be traded ex-dividend on March 27 and the dividend will be paid on March 28
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/PrucNe
Further company coverage: (Beijing Headline News)
Thimbleweed Park - January
Equated with “finding an undiscovered LucasArts adventure game,” Thimbleweed Park is Ron Gilbert, Gary Winnick, and Co. making a Ron Gilbert, Gary Winnick, and Co. SCUMM-style adventure game, complete with a grid of nine verbs in the lower left corner.
Yes, it’s the return of the ol’ “Give [BLANK] to [BLANK]” structure. Archaic? Sure—but also really humorous. Get ready to try and open chainsaws, push random civilians, and experience the mayhem that accompanies a point-and-click without contextual commands.
And if none of this makes any sense? Well, maybe you should go play The Secret of Monkey Island, because Thimbleweed Park is about as PC-centric as PC gaming gets in 2017.
Scully has a seizure and is found unconscious while Mulder and others look for answers.
May 3 Orange Belgium SA:
* Orange Belgium : Johan Deschuyffeleer nominated chairman of the board of directors of Orange Belgium
* Deschuyffeleer will take up new mandate as of today Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
March 19 (Reuters) - Ritter Pharmaceuticals Inc:
* RITTER PHARMACEUTICALS REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2017 FINANCIAL RESULTS AND PROVIDES BUSINESS UPDATE
* Q4 LOSS PER SHARE $0.11
* ‍ ON TRACK TO START SCREENING IN Q2​ FOR FIRST PIVOTAL PHASE 3 CLINICAL TRIAL OF RP-G28 IN LACTOSE INTOLERANCE
* ‍ AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2017, HAD CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS OF APPROXIMATELY $22.6 MILLION​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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A woman found dead in a canal on New Year’s Day has been named locally as Glenys Thomas, from Chirk.
Neighbours paid tribute to the pensioner aged in her mid 80s of Castle Crescent, describing her as a ‘lovely lady’.
She was pulled from the water close to the Poachers Pocket pub on the Chirk Road just before noon yesterday .
The death is currently being treated as unexplained but not suspicious, by police.
(Photo: Google Maps)
Today neighbours Lyn and Judith Price said: “She was a really lovely lady, who was very independent.
“We would see her go to get the paper, but she would never go far.”
Chirk Cllr Ian Roberts said: “She was a very nice old lady who had been living on her own for about 20 years.
“It was so sad to hear what happened and our thoughts are with the family.”
Photo: Michael Hurcomb / Sipa / USA / Today
By Scott T. Sterling
Post Malone is all about the children.
The “Rockstar” demonstrated his connection with the kids on YouTube’s program Good Mythical Morning. For the segment, the hosts set up a game in which Malone updated the kiddie classic “Old MacDonald Had A Farm” in the style of Atlanta rap trio Migos.
Related: Post Malone’s ‘Rockstar’ Originally Featured Joey Bada$$ and T-Pain: Report
“Quavo, Offset, Takeoff, I hope I do you justice,” Malone said as he walked over to a set featuring a baby doll in a crib. His revised version of “Old MacDonald” was set to the beat of “Bad and Boujee” and the results need to be seen to be believed.
Watch Post Malone remix “Old MacDonald Had a Farm” and “Bad and Boujee” below:
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The former US deputy national security advisor Ben Rhodes says President Trump had a "deep-seated hostility" towards President Obama that was, in part, due to racism.
Mr Rhodes served as adviser to President Obama from 2009-2017 and was also involved in writing many of President Obama’s foreign policy speeches.
President Trump has previously denied claims that he is racist. In January, he told reporters he was "the least racist person", after reportedly using crude language to describe foreign countries in an Oval Office meeting.
You can see the Hardtalk interview in full on Wednesday 4 July on BBC World News and the BBC News Channel and after on BBCiPlayer (UK only).
Getting a good education can be the key to opening up new career options which can lead to a higher paying and more satisfying job. Hawaii’s Community College system is a great resource for people who are ready to branch out and try something new with their life. Jasmine Choy, a graduate of Leeward Community College, Wai‘anae and Summer Miles, Assistant Professor and Transition and Outreach Coordinator at Leeward Community College join us to talk about the exploring opportunities at the Waianae campus.
Katy Perry is the picture of summer. YouTube/KatyPerryVEVO Every year, there's a battle to see which song can claim the title of "the song of the summer."
It can become a point of contention as people argue over whether or not Carly Rae Jepsen is beating Justin Bieber or why Rita Ora isn't getting her due recognition, but it's a fun accolade to give an artist.
The jury is still out on which song will be this year's biggest hit, but we used Billboard's charts to choose the highest-ranking summer song for each year.
Whether or not you agree with the top song, here are the No. 1 summer songs from 1975 to 2017:
Amarilloan Claire McCormick's animal was named the American Breed Champion and Reserve Grand Champion in the steer category at the 2017 Fort Worth Stock Show. The Canyon High School sophomore, who is a member of Randall County 4-H, said she has been competing at the Fort Worth Stock Show for the past four years, showing steers and swine.
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DEWEY BEACH, Del. — A wild Memorial Day weekend had a happy ending in this beach town after a 19-year-old who apparently didn’t know she was pregnant gave birth outside a hotel.
Dewey Beach Police Sgt. Cliff Dempsey tells the News Journal that he got the call about a woman about to ride her bicycle home because she was feeling unwell, but instead gave birth in the parking garage of Hyatt Place. Officers found her holding her baby and took them to a hospital.
Three people were arrested early Sunday after two officers responding to a street brawl were hit by a car and police horse was punched in its face.
Dewey Mayor TJ Redefer said he was “overjoyed” by the birth after “this crazy weekend of Memorial Day fun.”
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Information from: The News Journal of Wilmington, Del., http://www.delawareonline.com
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Thanks for a great 2017 Mummers Parade, Hegeman String Band! Please enjoy these photos and videos from this year's parade and our archive of your past performances.
Oregon Lawmakers have reacted to the reckless shooting of republican party ballplayers practicing at a ballfield near Washington DC for a ceremonial match with Democratic counterparts practicing at another field.
A disgruntled man who reportedly had a huge grudge against any republican in office, opened fire on the republicans, wounding a number of them – some quite seriously. The gun man was brought down in a hail of gunfire by local police and died after being rushed to a Washington DC area hospital.
Here’s more on what our state delegation had to say about it…Click here.
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Jamie Hutchison was introduced as the third head coach in the history of the Washburn women’s soccer program on Tuesday afternoon. He previously coached at Arkansas Pine Bluff.
“The biggest takeaway would be to make the most of everything you have available in regards to just resources,” said Hutchison. “When I stepped into the program at Arkansas Pine Bluff, they were actually the second-worst DI program in the nation. We had two players on the roster when I was hired around this time of the year, so it was a huge challenge all around.”
Washburn finished last season with a (9-9) record.
March 19 (Reuters) - Insys Therapeutics Inc:
* INSYS THERAPEUTICS REITERATES COMMITMENT TO COMPLIANT AND ETHICAL BUSINESS PRACTICES AND ADVANCING INNOVATIVE PRODUCT PIPELINE
* INSYS THERAPEUTICS - ‍ALSO CONTINUE WORKING WITH AUTHORITIES TO RESOLVE ISSUES RELATED TO “INAPPROPRIATE ACTIONS” TAKEN BY FORMER EMPLOYEES​
* INSYS THERAPEUTICS SAYS ‍LAST WEEK’S FEDERAL INDICTMENTS OF FIVE NEW YORK PHYSICIANS INVOLVE ALLEGATIONS RELATED TO FORMER EMPLOYEES​
* INSYS THERAPEUTICS INC - STATEMENT AFTER ‍LAST WEEK’S FEDERAL INDICTMENTS OF FIVE NEW YORK PHYSICIANS INVOLVE ALLEGATIONS RELATED TO FORMER EMPLOYEES​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Rescuers are searching for three crew members who remain missing after a shipwreck on Friday evening in the Yellow Sea, local authorities said Saturday.
The body of the vessel, with six people aboard, cracked at around 7:30 p.m. in the waters off Guanyun County in east China's Jiangsu Province, according to the county's publicity office.
The crew members called the police. Temperatures as low as minus 9 degrees Celsius and rapid currents hampered rescue efforts, said the office.
At around 10 p.m., rescuers found three people near the prow, the only part of the boat that appeared above the water, and saved them an hour later. The survivors are being treated in the hospital.
March 19 (Reuters) - Jmu Ltd:
* JMU RECEIVES NASDAQ NOTICE REGARDING MINIMUM BID REQUIREMENTS Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
A: There’s a rumor going around that Mr Davis will be going over to our rival.
B: Yeah, I’ve heard that too, but I don’t believe it for a second.
A: Don’t be so quick to discount it. After all, there’s no smoke without fire.
B: Perhaps, but smoke has a habit of obscuring your vision. Let’s wait and see what happens.
A: 有傳聞說戴維斯先生要跳槽到競爭對手公司去。
B: 對，我也聽說了，可是我一點都不相信。
A: 別這麼快就一口否定，畢竟無風不起浪，如果沒起火，怎麼會有煙？
B: 或許吧，但是煙會模糊你的視線。還是讓我們靜觀其變。
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Shares in Hyundai Motor tumbled on Monday on news of a U.S. probe into why air bags failed to deploy in some of its Sonata sedans, with investors fretting about potential recall costs for the once popular cars. Scarlett Cvitanovich reports.
Need help getting into the holiday spirit? Santa’s Magical Kingdom is bigger and better than ever! Open every night now through January 7th, this is fun filled adventure for the whole family to enjoy!
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I Can’t Date A Man Who Is Not Good In Bed – Bolatito Sowunmi Aka Miss Pepeye
Nollywood actress, Bolatito Sowunmi who is famous for her role as Miss Pepeye in Wale Adenuga’s foremost comedy “Papa Ajasco” sat with Broadway TV in an exclusive interview to talk about her journey so far, what next and her exit from the famous TV show. The actress shared that she belongs in Nollywood despite having …
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Actress Anita Hassanandani is in London to shoot an upcoming sequence of Yeh Hai Mohobbatein, and says she is missing her husband Rohit Reddy.
Rohit could not go to London to be with his wife due to prior work commitments.
"I'm missing my husband too much! I've spent my time shooting and shopping here in London," the actress expressed.
What do you think about Hassanandani?
The show, which features Anita in a prominent role, is aired on Star Plus.
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Comedian Mendo Ends 2016 with Continental Award
Uganda’s renowned comedian Herbert Segujja alias Mendo has won an Africa Youth Award in the discovery category.
Mendo is known for mimicking President Yoweri Museveni
Nominations started in November with different comedians from 10 countries.
Uganda was represented by two people, the second one being Vicent Nsubuga.
According to Africa youth awards website, Segujja garnered 8,790 votes followed by Mark Angel from Nigeria with 4,000 votes.
The announcement was made on January 1, 2017 and the award ceremony is slated for January 22, 2017 during the African Head of States Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Mendo thanked his fans for voting for him and promised to deliver more for his fans this year.
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Barely one month ago, Tiwa Savage released her Sugarcane Ep and we thought it couldn't get any better.
Well, it just did!
The singer has just released visuals for a remix of her track, "Get It Now."
And even better? She features Omarion! Yasss!
In "Get It Now" Remix, the Mavin Records first lady shares a serious connection with Omarion. He also added a new verse and did some nice duets with the "All over" singer.
The music video was direct by Meji Alabi.
Tiwa has earlier gushed on Instagram about how much of an Omarion fan she really is.
She wrote, "'Distance' is a constant on my playlist ... Now I gat my own joint with the INCREDIBLE Omarion. If you like "Get It Now" you will love the remix.... Let's get the world singing this savage soldiers."
Watch and enjoy!
At this time last year, U.S. airlines were developing ambitious growth plans for Cuba, after it became legal to offer scheduled service to the Caribbean island nation for the first time in more than half a century. As the top airlines in South Florida, American Airlines However, U.S. airlines haven't had much success during their first few months of operating scheduled service to Cuba.
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Sample Logic introduces LOOP SESSION SERIES - RHYTHMOLOGY
Sample Logic (www.samplelogic.com) has introduced LOOP SESSION SERIES - RHYTHMOLOGY, a new collection of loop instruments for Kontakt based on the loop sources from within RHYTHMOLOGY.
LSS is designed to be a quick and easy to use instrument either alone, or in conjunction with its big brother library, RHYTHMOLOGY. Not only can you quickly play through all of the loop source content within RHYTHMOLOGY, you can also earmark your favorites within the LSS interface, which syncs directly to the RHYTHMOLOGY browser.
Current RHYTHMOLOGY owners can use their serials to get an upgrade for $49.99 while others can purchase the Kontakt version at an introductory price of $99.99. This introductory pricing expires on July 5.
The birth of a creature of human fantasy, a birth which is a step across the threshold between nothing and eternity, can also happen suddenly, occasioned by some necessity. An imagined drama needs a character who does or says a certain necessary thing; accordingly this character is born and is precisely what he had to be…It is no trick. The birth is real. The new character is alive not because she was alive already but because she is now happily born as is required by the fact of her being a character—she is obliged to be as she is.
—Luigi Pirandello, in the preface to Six Characters in Search of an Author
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So far, three-quarters of companies that have reported results this quarter have beaten the consensus — and that’s thanks to legitimate growth for the first time in some time. Average earnings growth is just shy of double-digits.
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However, just 6% of S&P 500 companies have taken the earnings plunge, and barely more than half have beaten on the top line. This week we’re on tap for some of the bigger names in tech, telecom and fintech, including Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX ), which has seen fire-breathing gains of 887% over the past five years.
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The report of the shooting at 24th and Market was received at 4 p.m. (Source: Daniel Paxton, WAVE 3 News)
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - One person is being treated after a shooting has been wounded in a shooting.
MetroSafe says Louisville Metro police were called to S. 24th and Market streets at 4 p.m. Arriving officers found one man wounded.
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Turkey has begun burying victims of the New Year's Day attack that killed at least 39 people, 16 of them foreign nationals. Authorities are still looking for the gunman who opened fire in a crowded nightclub in central Istanbul. Zlatica Hoke has more.
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday that Moscow and Washington had agreed that he would meet U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo after President Vladimir Putin holds a summit with U.S. President Donald Trump on July 16.
FILE PHOTO: Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov attends a meeting in Moscow, Russia April 5, 2018. REUTERS/Sergei Karpukhin
Lavrov said his meeting with Pompeo would have to take place after the summit in Helsinki and not before because of his U.S. counterpart’s tight schedule.
Lavrov, who was speaking at a news conference with his Jordanian counterpart, also said that Moscow hoped the Putin-Trump summit would serve as a platform for what he called a frank conversation about all the issues that trouble U.S.-Russia relations.
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The Virginia State Police were prepared for the protests-turned-riots in Charlottesville, Va., on Saturday that left three dead and dozens injured despite what Governor Terry McAuliffe (D.) has said publicly, a state police spokesperson told the Washington Free Beacon on Monday.
“No, the State Police did not have inferior equipment,” Corinne Geller, Virginia State Police public relations manager, told the Free Beacon. “Our personnel are equipped, and were equipped, with the necessary protective and tactical gear for their safety and, obviously, to protect those that were in attendance of the event.”
The State Police did not release specifics on what kind of equipment they employed during the event but did say its officers were well prepared for what they faced on Saturday.
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Kansas will have a new millionaire come Tuesday, and the results of the statewide raffle will be revealed live on KSNT.
The state lottery director will announce winning numbers for the Holiday Millionaire Raffle at 11:56 a.m. One of the 200,000 tickets sold will win $1 million. Dozens of other players will win anywhere from $100 to $25,000.
It’s the eighth year for the raffle, which sold $20 tickets between Sept. 9 and Dec. 24.
A WOMAN who was seen motionless on a Belmont footpath early on Sunday morning has told police she was sexually assaulted.
Two women reported seeing a woman they believed was unconscious next to Abernathy Road at about 1.30am.
Police located the woman, who has since said she was sexually assaulted.
Sex assault squad detectives want to speak to the women who reported the incident to officers at Belmont Police Station but did not leave their contact details.
Police believe they may have more information that could help the investigation and have urged them to come forward.
They also appealed for anyone with information, including drivers with dash-cam footage who were in the area early on Sunday morning, to contact Crime Stoppers.
Manchester United defender Chris Smalling will be offered for sale to Premier League rivals for £30million, according to The Mirror.
They claim the 27-year-old will be offloaded this summer following the arrival of Victor Lindelof, with both Everton and West Ham United reportedly interested.
The Daily Star report that Lindelof’s £31m move from Benfica is set to trigger further spending from United manager Jose Mourinho.
A packed fixture list took its toll on the Red Devils squad towards the end of last season, and the Old Trafford boss is apparently ready to spend in order to achieve necessary squad depth.
Elsewhere The Sun mocked up England manager Gareth Southgate as Harry Potter admitting “I’ve got no magic wand” after the Three Lions’ 3-2 defeat to France on Tuesday.
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Pinchas Zukerman leads the N.A.C. Orchestra in a program traversing works by some of the greatest minds of the baroque era.
Having remained in modern spotlight since the 17th and 18th centuries, it is a testament to the timeless grandeur of baroque repertoire that such an expanse of pieces has remained both relevant and captivating to audiences new and familiar. Including concertos and other orchestral works by Vivaldi, Bach, Handel, and more, Zukerman and Canada’s National Arts Centre Orchestra offer a luminous new performance of timeless baroque classics.
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A Phillies fan is wanted for peddling stun guns on the subway.
SEPTA Police Chief Thomas Nestel III announced an arrest warrant Wednesday for Michael Antony Luna and released photos of the suspect wanted for selling stun guns on the Market Frankford El.
SEPTA police say the 28-year-old, who stands 5-foot, 6-inches tall and weighs 150 pounds, was "vending electronic incapacitation devices on a MFL train" on or around May 5. Nestel said they have received unconfirmed reports of other times where someone tried selling stun guns on the subway.
Luna — who in surveillance images is seen in an old school Phillies "P" tank top and white and maroon Phillies cap — faces five counts of possession of stun guns.
"This fella is putting people in a very bad position because he doesn't tell folks that possession of a stun gun is a misdemeanor offense," Nestel said.
SEPTA police asked anyone with information or who spots Luna to call 215-580-8111. SEPTA Unveils New Bus Model With USB Charging Ports
Two persons, Alfredo Cowo Mencia and his common-law wife, Teresa Vallecillo, who were remanded into custody on a charge of possession of ammunition without a gun license, were released on bails of $5,000 each that were offered to them today by Justice Herbert Lord. Bail was offered to them on the condition that they report to San Pedro Police Station every Friday, commencing Friday, October 13; that they attend San Pedro Magistrate’s Court on each and every adjourned date; and that they do not interfere with any of the prosecution witness or witnesses. On September 25, in San Pedro, the couple were busted with one .38 calibre bullet. They were represented at the bail hearing by attorney Michel Chebat. Crown Counsel Jackie Willoughby represented the respondent.
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SEVILLE, Spain — Take a look at this photo. Yes, that’s a car crammed to the hilt with oranges.
Police in Seville, Spain, came across the bizarre scene when they pulled over two cars after a short chase.
Officers suspected something wasn’t quite right when they saw the cars driving very close together, according to Europa Press.
When they tried to pull the cars over, they took off. A short chase through a dirt road followed, the news agency reported.
Inside the vehicles, police found the oranges. Later, they found a truck, also packed with oranges.
Altogether, police recovered more than four tons of oranges.
The drivers claimed they were “coming from very far away and had been stopping and collecting oranges along the way,” Europa Press reported.
But cops didn’t buy it. They later learned the oranges were stolen from a shipment.
They charged the five people — a couple, their adult son, and two brothers — with theft.
The announcement of the Nobel Prize in Literature for Kazuo Ishiguro was greeted unanimously with acknowledgement of the English novelist’s achievements, which includes the Booker winning The Remains of the Day (1987). This was markedly different from last year, when Bob Dylan winning the award had sparked outrage in many quarters, with Hari Kunzru even claiming: “This feels like the lamest Nobel win since they gave it to Obama for not being Bush.” When this year’s winner was declared on Thursday, The Guardian report did not fail to refer to it: “The choice of ...
Perfumania Ch. 11 Plan Confirmed Without Equity Committee
Law360, Wilmington (October 6, 2017, 7:12 PM EDT) -- Bankrupt perfume retailer Perfumania received court approval Friday in Delaware for its proposed Chapter 11 plan that will take the company private while closing underperforming stores after a judge declined to appoint a committee of equity security holders in the case.
During a lengthy hearing in Wilmington, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Christopher S. Sontchi heard from minority shareholder CIII Holdings LLC, the entity that moved for the appointment of an equity committee after the United States Trustee declined to create one.
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(FOX NEWS) President Trump may soon issue a pardon for Joe Arpaio, the colorful former Arizona sheriff who was found guilty two weeks ago of criminal contempt for defying a state judge’s order to stop traffic patrols targeting suspected undocumented immigrants. In his final years as Maricopa County sheriff, Arpaio had emerged as a leading opponent of illegal immigration.
“I am seriously considering a pardon for Sheriff Arpaio,” the president said Sunday, during a conversation with Fox News at his club in Bedminster, N.J. “He has done a lot in the fight against illegal immigration. He’s a great American patriot and I hate to see what has happened to him.”
A young man has been arrested for raping a 15-year-old girl at a park in Rohini, the police said on Wednesday.
Deputy Commissioner of Police Rishi Pal said Manish, 22, was known to the minor for the past one year as he was employed near her house.
“The minor went to a park in Begumpur area with the accused on his motorcycle around 9.30 p.m. on Tuesday, where he raped her,” Rishi Pal said.
When she returned home late and was scolded by her parents, she claimed she had been gang-raped, the police said.
Rishi Pal said a case of rape and violation of provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act has been registered and the girl’s attacker arrested from Begumpur area.
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KEVIN COENEN, 55, of Atlantic, has died. Services for KEVIN COENEN are pending at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home, in Harlan.
Activist Linda Masarira has lashed out after several families were evicted and dumped in the rain at the National Railways of Zimbabwe complex in Harare.
“These are families of worker’s who haven’t been receiving full salaries for seven years. After committing so much energy and sacrifice to the wholly owned state parastatal all they get is suffering and sorrow instead of salaries.
All their wives and children could receive for their father’s sweat is destitution. These families need a home, their children need an education and they also need proper health care. They deserve a better life and future. They can only have access to this if their parents are paid their dues.
I am deeply hurt by this level of insensitivity by the Zimbabwean government. Zimbabweans deserve better. All working men and women deserve to earn, their families deserve a home and all kids deserve to learn. No one has title deeds to this country. It is for us all.”
In this Dec. 6, 2017, file photo, demonstrators hold up balloons during an immigration rally in support of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals DACA), and Temporary Protected Status
In 1949, the help wanted sign outside Berlin's shoe store caught the eye of Jesse Turner. The teenager was just out of high school and looking for a job.
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May 3 Blackpearl Resources Inc
* Blackpearl announces first quarter 2017 financial and operating results
* Says production averaged 10,753 barrels of oil equivalent (boe) per day, a 17% increase compared to Q1 2016 volumes
* Blackpearl Resources - For 2017, planning to spend between $185 million and $190 million on capital projects, down from initial guidance of $200 million
* Blackpearl Resources - For year end 2017 debt levels are anticipated to be between $130 and $135 million, down from our initial guidance of $135 million and $140 million
* Blackpearl Resources Inc says anticipate oil and gas production to average between 10,000 boe/d and 11,000 boe/d in 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
In doing so he becomes the first Canadiens first-round pick in 30 years to put his hands on the National Hockey League's ultimate prize. Hainsey made his professional debut at the tail end of the 2000-01 season as part of the Canadiens' AHL farm team, the Quebec Citadelles, when his NCAA season came to an end.
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Kyrie Irving and his sister, Asia, won’t have to worry about their Father’s Day gift going to waste. This one will get used everyday.
In an online episode of My Houzz, the Cavaliers guard surprised his father, Drederick, with a renovation of his home in New Jersey. Despite his son’s All-Star NBA career, Drederick has remained in the same house that he raised his kids in. Irving thought some modern upgrades would make his dad’s home more functional and a better place to be.
Irving, while not telling his dad exactly what was happening to his home, communicated his father’s design preferences to combine traditional and modern styles.
It definitely turned out great.
The unveil happened at around the 16-minute mark. And the reaction was even better.
Should Trump get tea and cakes invite to No 10?
Theresa May says the best way to challenge Donald Trump is to "sit down and talk to him".
Greece's central government attained a primary budget surplus of 3.05 billion euros in the first seven months of the year, beating its target by 955 million euros thanks to lower spending, finance ministry data showed on Monday.
The central government surplus excludes the budgets of social security organizations and local administration. It is different from the figure monitored by Greece's EU-IMF lenders but indicates the state of the country's finances.
The government's target was for a primary budget surplus - which excludes debt-servicing costs - of 2.09 billion euros for the first seven months of the year.
Net tax revenue came in at 26.3 billion euros, 656 million euros below target, while spending reached 27.5 billion euros, below a target of 28.6 billion euros.
The government is aiming for a general government primary budget surplus of 1.9 percent of GDP this year, based on its medium term fiscal strategy plan. The bailout target is for a primary surplus of 1.75 percent of GDP.
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Five years ago, Dr. Ira Kirschenbaum, an orthopedic surgeon in the Bronx who replaces more than 200 knees each year, would have considered it crazy to send a patient home the same day as a knee replacement operation. And yet there he was this year, as the patient, home after a few hours.
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WATERBURY – Local activists are calling for solidarity with the victims struck by a car Saturday following a White Nationalist rally Charlottesville, Va. One person was killed and 19 people injured in the incident. Local groups, including the Council on…
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Agtegra Cooperative Begins Operations In The Dakotas
ABERDEEN, S.D. (AP) – A large agriculture cooperative formed by the merger of two co-ops in the Dakotas has started operations.
North Central Farmers Elevator and Wheat Growers officially began business as Agtegra Cooperative on Thursday, headquartered in the northern South Dakota city of Aberdeen.
Members of the two co-ops voted last September to merge. North Central had about 2,400 members in South Dakota and North Dakota, while Wheat Growers had 5,100 members in the two states.
The new co-op has nearly 6,800 members and 900 employees and is serving more than 60 communities in the two states.
30-year-old man evicted by parents finalizing moving plans
CAMILLUS, N.Y. (AP) — The 30-year-old upstate New York man who was evicted from his parents' home says he's OK being the punchline of jokes as he prepares to move by the legal deadline.
Michael Rotondo was ordered to move out of his parents' home in Camillus (kuh-MIHL'-us) on Friday. The Post-Standard of Syracuse reports Rotondo called 911 on Tuesday, saying a person had called his phone from a restricted number to call him a "loser."
Rotondo says he spent the weekend getting ready to move by going to Lowe's to buy boxes for packing. He says he was offered free packing supplies by a good Samaritan, but turned her down — saying it didn't feel right.
Rotondo says he'll move everything into a self-storage unit, and then look for a place.
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Usain Boolt has called for life bans for athletes who fail drug tests due to the problems the sport has had to go through in recent times
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo says Zack Greinke won’t be the team’s opening-day starter.
Lovullo, speaking before Monday’s spring training game against the Chicago White Sox, said the tightness that Greinke experienced in his groin in his latest start last Wednesday led him to rule out his ace for his usual opening-day role.
If there had been no health issue, Lovullo said, Greinke would be Arizona’s opening-day starter for the third straight season. He was a 17-game winner last season.
Lovullo said he’s not ready to name the starter for the March 29 opener at home against Colorado, although Robbie Ray would seem to be a logical alternative.
The Diamondbacks don’t believe Greinke’s issue is serious. The right-hander said he felt good after a bullpen session on Sunday and he is scheduled to start Wednesday against San Francisco.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Pacira Pharmaceuticals Inc
* Healthcor Management L.P.‍ reports a 6.2 pct passive stake in Pacira Pharmaceuticals, as of Aug 3 - SEC filing ​ Source text for Eikon: (bit.ly/2fEM3Jn) Further company coverage:
A TEACHER at a local private school has allegedly hired a private investigator to stalk his wife after she reportedly deserted their matrimonial home following a string of physical and verbal abuse. Gabriel Munyanyi, employed […]
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One person was killed and three others injured after unidentified persons attacked them inside a Mosque in Bajaur Agency.
Officials of the local administration told media Wednesday that the incident took place in Malanagi area of Mamond tehsil in the early hours of Wednesday.
They said members of Tablighi Jammat who had been in the Mosque from the last two days were asleep when unidentified armed persons attacked them with automatic weapons.One identified as Manasab Khan was died on the spot while three others were seriously wounded.—APP
Ireland-based ASL Aviation Holdings has reorganized its Swiss operating unit ASL Airlines Switzerland and handed back the latter’s air operator’s certificate (AOC) to Swiss regulatory authorities. Although the crews and aircraft are still based in Switzerland, they now operate under the group’s Irish AOC, ASL director-corporate affairs Andrew Kelly told ATW Feb. 2. ASL has operations in six European nations; it acquired its Swiss unit, formerly known as Farnair Group, in ...
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas' parole board says a man scheduled to die next month for killing a man who had helped him out does not deserve to have his sentence reduced to a life term.
Jack Greene is set to die Nov. 9 at the Cummins Unit prison at Varner, southeast of Little Rock. He was convicted in the 1991 death of Sidney Burnett, who was beaten with a can of hominy and then stabbed.
The board said Thursday that it would recommend that Gov. Asa Hutchinson let the death sentence stand.
In emotional testimony before the board Wednesday, three of Burnett's daughters compared Greene to a dog and to terrorists.
Greene's lawyers told the panel that the inmate is mentally ill and that his execution would be unconstitutional.
The service reports a possibility of isolated strong to marginally severe thunderstorms tonight and into the morning across the Rio Grande Plans and Edwards Plateau. A flash flood watch is in effect until Monday morning for the western portion of the Hill Country.
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NEW YORK — Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson has a suggestion for anyone with a view of next week’s solar eclipse: Put down your smartphones and take in the phenomenon yourself.
He told an audience Monday at the American Museum of Natural History: “Experience this one emotionally, psychologically, physically.”
The Aug. 21 event will be the first total solar eclipse in 99 years to cut a coast-to-coast path across the United States. A total solar eclipse happens when the moon passes between the earth and the sun, completely blotting out the sunlight.
For those who can’t purchase special glasses to view the sun safely, Tyson recommends holding a spaghetti strainer to the ground and looking at the images it creates below, like a pinhole camera.
Kansas freshman Josh Jackson announced Monday he has signed with an agent and intends to enter the upcoming NBA Draft.
Jackson revealed in a statement released to The Associated Press that after "consulting with my family, I have decided to enter the 2017 NBA Draft and pursue my dream of playing professional basketball." He added he was thankful for "all of the support I have received from my coaches and teammates at Kansas."
Jackson signed with former NBA player B.J. Armstrong of Wasserman Media Group. The 6-8 forward played his high school ball for Detroit Consortium and Prolific Prep in Napa, Calif., before signing with Kansas.
Jackson, 20, averaged 16.3 points and 7.4 rebounds per game last season with the Jayhawks, and earned Big 12 Newcomer of the Year honors.
ZURICH (AP) - FIFA has signed state-controlled diamond miner Alrosa as a fourth Russian sponsor, completing its slate of third-tier European backers for the World Cup.
FIFA describes Alrosa as a "giant in the world diamond mining industry." The value was not disclosed.
Alrosa joins Alfa-Bank, Rostelecom and Russian Railways as World Cup sponsors in a regional category created for the 2018 tournament. The 16 other regional slots - for North and Central America, South America, Africa and the Middle East, and Asia - are still empty ahead of the June 14 kickoff.
Russian state energy firm Gazprom is among seven top-tier sponsors.
FIFA has signed World Cup sponsors only from Russia, China and Qatar since being rocked by Swiss and American federal investigations of corruption in 2015.
The Vulture swoops in at the last minute and puts a down payment on the venue right before Amy and Jake.
There are two winning tickets from WA in Saturday night’s lotto draw, each worth more than $500,000.
While half a million dollars isn’t likely to send you into the ranks of the mega-rich, it’s a lot more money than the lucky winners had before Saturday night’s draw!
The two WA tickets were among eight national winners of draw 3813, held on Saturday 3 February, with each taking home $513,902.85.
The winning numbers were 23, 11, 24, 13, 27 and 12. The supplementary numbers were 31 and 22.
The American medic who helped save a North Korean soldier thought the defector would be dead shortly after he was rescued. Sgt. 1st Class Gopal Singh relives the moment with CNN's Paula Hancocks.
A man is dead after being crushed between a ute and a garage at a private property in Thames.
The tragedy happened at 9.45am.
St John ambulance tweeted a patient had died at the scene.
A police spokeswoman said the victim's next of kin had yet to be notified and police were still at the home.
Police Scotland have confirmed that the body of a man was recovered from Cliff beach near to the Valtos area of Isle of Lewis on Saturday afternoon, August 12th.
A member of the public informed police at around 3:25pm of the discovery of the man’s body. Officers attended and were assisted by the Coastguard.
Formal identification is yet to take place, however the family of missing Torsten Kulke have been informed.
The 48-year-old was reported missing on Monday 31 July, 2017 from his home in Germany and was last seen near Aird Uig on the Isle of Lewis at around 6pm on Friday July 28th.
There is not thought to be any suspicious circumstances and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal in due course.
Old and expired cosmetics can harbor dangerous amounts of bacteria. A new one is a great holiday gift. Fotolia TNS
Saquon Barkley is projected to go No. 2 overall in the NFL draft to the New York Giants, according the CDT’s own NFL mock draft. Abby Drey Centre Daily Times, file
Tyrone are without a win after 2 league games following a 2-13 v 1-10 loss to All-Ireland Champions Dublin at Healy Park in Omagh. Tyrone...
Bella Thorne is looking for love, but she has a harder time finding it with women versus men.
In a recent interview with StyleCaster, the actress opened up about the struggles she's faced trying to date women.
"It's so hard," the former Disney star said about pursuing women. "I can't tell if a girl is trying to be best friends with me or if she wants to get with me or if she just wants social media followers."
Thorne told the media outlet that women can be "very flirtatious," which can make it difficult to determine their intentions.
"I don't want to make a move, and then you be like, ‘Whoa, girl. Not what I was thinking, I don't roll that way.' Then it's so awkward," she told StyleCaster. "So I end up usually dating more guys, because with guys, I know if a guy's hitting me up. They're not just texting me to be my bestie. I know they want something, of some sort."
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Innoviva Inc:
* Innoviva says court issued a ruling in favor of Sarissa Capital, leading co to expand board by 2 seats - SEC Filing
* Innoviva - To appoint George Bickerstaff, Odysseas Kostas as board members
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NEW DELHI — India’s government has asked WhatsApp to take immediate action to prevent the social media site from being misused to spread rumours and irresponsible statements like those blamed for recent deadly mob attacks.
At least 20 people have been killed in mostly rural villages in many Indian states by attacking mobs that were inflamed by social media. Victims were innocent people accused in the viral messages of belonging to gangs trying to abduct children.
India’s ministry of electronics and information technology said in a statement late Tuesday the lynchings were tied to “irresponsible and explosive messages” circulated on WhatsApp. It wasn’t specific on preventative measures it expected.
The social messaging platform owned by Facebook said in a blog it would institute awards for research on “spread of misinformation” on its platform.
Whitmer's economic plan includes college scholarships
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gretchen Whitmer is proposing an economic plan that includes state scholarships to make the first two years of college debt-free.
The former legislative leader released her "Get it Done: Better Skills, Better Jobs for Michigan" proposal Tuesday. It includes a $15 minimum wage, paid family leave and repealing a law that lets unionized workers opt out of paying fees.
Whitmer wants to create an "opportunity scholarship" for high school graduates with a good GPA and attendance record. While using the scholarship for postsecondary education or skills training, they would have to do community service and meet other requirements.
She says the scholarships and a technical certificate program would cost under $100 million annually.
Whitmer also proposes creating a state department to focus on auto mobility and connectivity.
A New Jersey teacher has been convicted of simple assault of a student who hit his head on a floor after authorities say she kicked a chair he was leaning back in.
The Press of Atlantic City reports that 41-year-old Kimberley Peschi was ordered Wednesday to pay about $200 in fines and fees but the forfeiture of her teaching license is still being deliberated.
The Galloway Township resident was suspended from her job as a music teacher at the Belhaven Middle School in Linwood after the February 2017 injury to the sixth-grade student.
Northfield Municipal Judge Timothy Maguire says surveillance video was the strongest evidence. The judge will rule on the teaching license by July 15.
Peschi's defense attorney says she will appeal.
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Information from: The Press of Atlantic City (N.J.), http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com
Donald Trump, along with his wife Melania and youngest son Barron, host the annual White House Easter egg roll on Monday. The event is traditionally arranged by the first lady and has been running since 1878. Addressing the crowd ahead of the roll Trump said the US will be “stronger and bigger and better” than ever before under his leadership
Carol Stream will soon seek construction bids for an expansion of village hall, with the hope of building the shell of the three-level addition by next winter. The roughly $18 million project took a key step forward Monday night when trustees authorized architects to prepare documents for the village's construction manager to collect bids from subcontractors in three phases.
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A Soviet-era priest and bishop who continually defied communist rule and spent much of his ministry in prison will be beatified later this month in Vilnius, the Lithuanian capital. Archbishop Matulionis was known for his heroism and determination in faith in the midst of the harsh atheism of the Soviet regimes which ruled the countries in which he served.
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REUTERS: American Sophia Schubert won the U.S. Amateur Championship on Sunday, beating Albane Valenzuela of Switzerland 6&5 in the 36-hole final at San Diego Country Club in southern California.
Schubert, competing in her first U.S. Women’s Amateur, became the first player over the age of 19 to win the title in nine years.
She also joined an exclusive club of champions who never trailed in the final, the list including recent world number one Lydia Ko, who won in 2012.
(Reporting by Andrew Both in Charlotte, North Carolina)
STAFF at HMS Sultan are gearing up for this year’s summer show.
Running on Saturday and Sunday this weekend, organisers are expecting thousands of people to be in attendance, with a whole host of attractions on display.
One such display is the Squibb Freestyle Stunt Team; starring three-time British Motorcycle Freestyle Champion Jamie Squibb, they will be performing at the show for the very first time.
Described by event organisers as featuring the biggest and best moves, the team uses portable ramps, allowing them to reach massive heights, all in the name of aerial acrobatics.
Other displays at the show include the Atkinson Action Horses – featuring four-legged stars from TV shows such as Poldark and Peaky Blinders – and the Rockwood Dog Display Team.
There is free parking at the event and dogs on leads are welcome.
Doors will be open from 10am to 6pm on both days – for more information, or to order tickets, go to hmssultan.ticketsrv.co.uk.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - CWC Energy Services Corp:
* CWC ENERGY SERVICES CORP ANNOUNCES MANAGEMENT CHANGES
* STUART KING HAS ACCEPTED POSITION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 11
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SOUTH PADRE ISLAND South Padre Island officials invested nearly $40,000 in adding an extra barrier between their traffic lanes and pedestrian-bike lane on Gulf Boulevard. They said they're hoping the new measure will prevent any future accidents from happening.
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To help drum up some excitement, the company will even throw in a complimentary, brand-new smartphone for those who enroll. For a limited time, you can hand over one of fifteen eligible devices and receive some of the best phones on the market, including the iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, Google Pixel, Moto Z Droid, Moto Z Force Droid, Samsung Galaxy S7, Samsung Galaxy S7 edge, or LG V20. To participate, visit any Verizon store near you.
While no doubt cool, the deal surely smacks of a promotional facade. Verizon has waffled on its willingness to provide its clientele with unlimited plans, but in light of the format’s popularity among competitors, it would be foolish for Verizon -- the telecoms company with the highest user base in the country -- not to offer them. Last year, the company faced scrutiny after it erroneously billed numerous subscribers for processing data that they never used. And the overage fees were steep, cresting upwards of $2,000 in some instances.
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Already, there have been at least four coif creations for Josh Richardson this season, with no plans to stop experimenting.
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ST. LOUIS, MO (KTVI)- MoDOT is closing the ramp from northbound Interstate 55 to the Poplar Street Bridge.. starting at 7 p.m. Wednesday. One eastbound lane on the Interstate 64 approach to the bridge will also close.
Workers are removing a sign from the bridge.
The ramp is expected to reopen by 5 a.m. Thursday, February 16th.
The same areas will be closed Friday night until Saturday morning.
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Another fall weekend is here, and more summer like weather is here!
Highs will rocket into the 80s for University of Toledo Homecoming Day, then be around 80 degrees for the AppleButter Fest in Grand Rapids Sunday.
Temperatures will be in the middle 70s by noon with afternoon highs in the middle 80s.
South-southwest winds will gust to around 25-30 mph by midday. It is October, though conditions will be similar to normal highs around the 4th of July.
Plan on summer wear for Rockets football. Drink plenty of fluids to get you through the game.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms can be expected from 8:00PM to 2:00AM. There may be quite a lightning show along with scattered downpours.
As we have forecast all week the weather will be near ideal for the AppleButter Fest in Grand Rapids!
Have a wonderful weekend! Robert Shiels WTOL
Kano Police Command has arrested no fewer than 124 suspected rapists and gays across the state between April and June.
While parading the suspects in Kano, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Command, DSP Magaji Majia, said they had recorded 115 cases of rape, sodomy and other acts of gross indecency within the period under review.
The PPRO noted that 128 victims were involved in the crimes, out of which 124 suspects had been arrested.
DSP Majia said: "94 cases were charged to courts, while 13 other cases were under investigation."
DSP Majia appealed to religious leaders, traditional rulers and other well-meaning Nigerians to join hands in fighting the social vices.
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A Michigan mall released an apology after a woman was asked to leave because of her "inappropriate dress" of a "Finding Nemo" tank top and shorts.The woman, Hannah Pewee, posted to Facebook on June 10 that she was kicked out of The Woodland Mall in Grand Rapids after someone anonymously reported her to mall security."Within a one foot radius there were plenty of girls dressed just like me, since it's NINETY degrees outside," Pewee wrote. "I am so angry right now I'm shaking. I felt so embarrassed I almost cried."Pewee also claimed that her outfit should not have violated the mall's official clothing policy that she found on their website.The mall later apologized to Pewee. "We have apologized to Hannah and we apologize to our community," the mall wrote.
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Huge flames and black smoke have brought traffic to a standstill after a lorry blaze at junction 17 of the M25.
It is not immediately clear what caused the fire, which has caused major disruption.
Traffic is being diverted via the exit and entry slips following the accident on the anticlockwise side, in which a lorry left the carriageway and caught fire. The main carriageway has been closed due to the accident.
The sections of the roundabout directly beneath the motorway have been closed and some traffic remains trapped.
Highways England tweeted: "Traffic remains diverted up and over the M25 J17 Heronsgate A405 in both directions due to an HGV fire.
"We are working to get traffic within the closures cleared as soon as we can - please follow instruction from police."
Roseanne Barr has always been a controversial figure, from her class to her weight to her political ideas. Her look has also changed as fast as the whirlwind controversies that surround her.
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THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Dutch police say they shot and wounded a man who was standing on the balcony of a residential apartment block and reportedly was waving an ax and shouting "Allahu akbar."
In a series of tweets, Rotterdam police say the shooting happened early Wednesday afternoon in Schiedam when police tried unsuccessfully to calm the man. When an arrest team entered the apartment, the man attempted to attack them and injured a police dog.
Police say they are investigating the man's background. His identity was not released.
The confrontation came a day after a man in Belgium attacked and killed two female police officers and fatally shot a passer-by.
Charlotte Flair vs. SmackDown Women's Champion Carmella is now official for the WWE Backlash pay-per-view. A contract signing for the match will take place on tonight's SmackDown.
Below is the updated confirmed card for Backlash, which takes place on May 6th from the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey:
WWE Intercontinental Title Match
The Miz vs. Seth Rollins
WWE United States Title Match
Randy Orton vs. Jeff Hardy
RAW Women's Title Match
Alexa Bliss vs. Nia Jax
SmackDown Women's Title Match
Charlotte Flair vs. Carmella
Samoa Joe vs. Roman Reigns
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Hella:
* DGAP-NEWS: HELLA GMBH & CO. KGAA: HELLA‘S MANAGEMENT BOARD NEWLY ARRANGED TO SET PATH FOR THE FUTURE
* CEO CONTRACT FOR DR. ROLF BREIDENBACH EXTENDED FOR FIVE MORE YEARS
* MARKUS BANNERT AND DR. MATTHIAS SCHÖLLMANN WILL LEAVE MANAGEMENT BOARD
* ‍CEO CONTRACT FOR DR. ROLF BREIDENBACH EXTENDED FOR FIVE MORE YEARS​
* ‍DR. BREIDENBACH TAKES OVER MANAGEMENT OF AUTOMOTIVE SEGMENT​
* ‍FRANK HUBER TO BECOME DEPUTY MANAGING DIRECTOR OF LIGHTING BUSINESS DIVISION​
* ‍MARKUS BANNERT AND DR. MATTHIAS SCHÖLLMANN WILL LEAVE MANAGEMENT BOARD​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Not in the holiday spirit yet? The Mountlake Terrace High School Music Department is staging two concerts this week bound to stir up some holiday cheer.
The MTHS Choir and Orchestra Winter Concert is set for Tuesday, Dec. 12, 7 p.m., in the school’s theater. The event will feature a variety of vocal and instrumental seasonal tunes for attendees to enjoy.
Then on Thursday, Dec. 14, the MTHS concert and jazz bands will take the theater stage for performances that will include music from the Nutcracker. The concert begins at 7:00 p.m.
Mountlake Terrace High School is located at 21801 44th Ave. W.
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ILOILO City – A qualified theft suspect was arrested in Sitio Magtutok, Barangay Binantuan, Panay, Capiz.
The 33-year-old resident Vergel Burro was placed in the custody of the Panay police station, a police report stated.
The charge against him (Criminal Case No. 5816-C) was lodged at the Regional Trial Court Branch 63 in Calauag, Quezon on June 7, 2011.
Panay police officers served him a warrant of arrest around 9:10 a.m. on Thursday.
Judge Manuel G. Salumbides issued the warrant and set the bail bond at P24,000.
It was not clear as of this writing if Burro has posted bail./PN
Verratti: I don´t want to leave PSG
Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Marco Verratti denied he wants to leave the Ligue 1 champions.
Verratti's agent Donato Di Campli spoke before Tuesday's 4-0 rout of Barcelona, warning his client will leave PSG if the club cannot win the Champions League.
However, the 24-year-old Italy international - who signed a five-year contract with PSG in August - dismissed his agent's comments post-match in Paris.
"I'm pleased to attract interest from the big clubs, but I don't want to change," Verratti told Mediaset Premium.
"I am part of a great project and we want to become one of the top three in Europe."
Verratti was one of PSG's best as the French giants put Barcelona to the sword in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie.
The Italian has made 17 Ligue 1 appearances this season, while he has played in six Champions League matches.
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Pitbull is bringing his Dale energy to the United Nations.
The Miami-based pop star will address the U.N. in New York City on March 22 about the global water crisis on World Water Day (via ABC News).
Related: Pitbull Helps Puerto Rico Cancer Patients with Private Plane
The Clean Water organization has announced Pitbull as the Clean Water Here Ambassador for the event.
The rapper will also receive the 2018 World Water Champion Award for his global humanitarian efforts, which includes sending his private plane to Puerto Rico to help cancer patients.
Pitbull is at the forefront of this year’s “Clean Water Here” awareness campaign, which includes Bruno Mars, Pink, Maroon 5, Demi Lovato, Monica and Juanes.
Winning its fifth straight match, the Weston High girls tennis team held off Wilton 4-3 at home on Monday, April 17.
Weston split the singles matches. It took the No. 1 spot with Cayla Koch defeating Natalie Ivanov 6-0, 6-1. Ally D’Aquino lasted three sets but lost 7-5, 5-7, 2-6 to Izzy Koziol.
Rachel Finkel was at third singles and defeated Wilton’s Jelena Sypher 6-2, 6-4. Cara Kilmartin evened things up for the Warriors by beating Rachel Buddenhagen 6-0, 6-2 at fourth singles.
All three doubles matches were close. The No. 1 spot went to three sets with Hannah Anderson and Lila Pocsik rebounding for a 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 win.
Wilton’s Kira Essig and Hannah Jung posted 6-4, 7-5 scores over Annika Mirchandani and Mariel Zech at second doubles. The Trojans took third doubles with Claire DiMarco and Nicole Herman edging Janie Follett and Geri Fox 7-5, 6-4.
Another college football regular season is in the books, but that means NFL draft season is just getting started.
While we’re still more than a month away from the declaration deadline for underclassmen, this year’s list of top prospects is starting to come together.
Here are my latest rankings for each position group in this year’s draft class, which I’ll continue to update throughout the offseason:
Quarterback
Running Back
Wide Receiver
Tight End
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Islamabad [Pakistan], Apr 18 : If anywhere Khalistan could exist, it would be Pakistan as the historical Sikh empire had its capital in Lahore and Pakistani Punjab, FATA, occupied Kashmir and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa were major part of the empire. This little known fact is stated in Singapore based author Amardeep Singh's Journey to explore the Sikh roots.
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Pfizer Inc. made a whopping $52.8 billion last year. To put that amount into perspective, imagine a stack of $1 bills that reaches the height of Mount Everest. Then add another 651 stacks of the same height on top of that stack. That's how much money Pfizer made in 2016.Where does all of that money come from? Pfizer generates revenue in quite a few ways, but here's how the company makes most of its money.
Some anonymous people/artists are putting up posters promoting Kanye for President in 2024 in Los Angeles, Chicago, and NYC. They are using Trump’s slogan “Keep America Great” and the hashtag #Kanye2024.
These posters timing come after Kanye tweeted about how much he admires YouTuber Candace Owens, who’s known for talking badly about the Black Lives Matter movement, minorities, women rights etc.
Even though someone has already claimed responsibility, I wouldn’t be surprised if this wasn’t just some good ol’ publicity stunt!!!
these are all over the city right now pic.twitter.com/40VQuGhABP — Andrew Barber (@fakeshoredrive) April 23, 2018
Kanye West 2024 posters spotted in LA, Chicago & New York City #Kanye2024 pic.twitter.com/OLMxEK9zgc — @yeezyboosts (@yeezyboosts) April 23, 2018
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DERA MURAD JAMALI: As many as ten people were injured in two landmines blast occured in two different areas of Nasirabad district on Monday.According to police sources, the victims were on way to somewhere in a tractor when it hit a planted landmine beside the road which went off near Eisa Khan Water Well near Tehsil Chithar area.
Five people namely Hussain Baksh, Ghulam Ali Shah, Zahir Shah, Momin Shah and Moran Machi Khan sustained injuries in the blast.
Meanwhile, five persons received wounds in another landmine explosion as a bus hit the planted landmine roadside which went off at Kanri near Chithar area.
Two of them injured were identified as Ameer Ali and Imam Bakhsh.
The all injured were referred to nearby hospital for medical where some of the victims were referred to Larkana based hospital for further treatment in view of their critical condition.
Law enforcement agencies reached the areas and started search to trace suspects.
The pregnant actress, who married Daniel Craig back in 2011, was seen out in New York City yesterday, and her growing tum was impossible to miss.
Wearing her brunette tresses down in a natural wave, the 48-year-old cut a glowing figure as she emerged in the city solo.
Keeping her retro sunglasses firmly on, Rachel happily highlighted her blooming middle with an ensemble that tied under the bust.
The movie star kept her pins covered in a long, red maxi dress, which featured a subtle metallic print throughout.
The beauty’s maxi also came complete with puffy sleeves, a rushed neckline and a slightly flared hem.
BROOKHAVEN, N.Y. — A New York man says he found his 17-year-old son shot to death in front of their Long Island home.
Police say they were called to the scene of the shooting in Brookhaven around 3:30 a.m. Tuesday.
Jose Sanchez told police he had been calling his son Emilio Sanchez Maldonado for several hours with no response, so he left work to find him.
Jose Sanchez says he found his son dead next to his bicycle in front of their home. Another woman who lives on a separate floor says she thought the sounds of the shooting were fireworks.
The boy’s death is under investigation.
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A Surrey man is being treated in hospital following what police believe was a targeted shooting in Richmond.
Mounties were called to the 7000-block of Westminster Highway shortly before 10:30 p.m. Thursday for reports of the shooting. The 20-year-old victim was found suffering from injuries consistent with being shot.
It appeared that he had been shot near the 6200-block of Lynas Lane. Police were still on scene Friday, scouring the area for evidence with the help of a canine unit.
The victim, who is known to police, was taken to hospital for treatment and has been "less than co-operative" with investigators, the RCMP said.
Few details have been provided about the incident, but Mounties said they believe it was targeted.
Police are canvassing the area for witnesses and surveillance camera footage.
Anyone with information or video is asked to contact Cpl. Shawn Hazell at 604-278-1212, or to call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
The 6-foot-3, 220-pound prospect, out of Reno High School , publicly announced his decision in favor of the Cougars in June and has not formally decommitted. On Sunday, however, Kaho took to Twitter to announce his top eight schools, indicating that there was no specific order to the schools: That's potentially good news for Oregon, as Kaho is one of the top linebackers in the West region and his seen his stock soar in recent months.
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As a followup to her fascinating timelapse of cell division in a frog egg over a 33 hour period, Wildlife and Science filmmaker Francis Chee created a new, equally fascinating timelapse that starts where her previous one left off shows the amazing process in which the divided cells develop into a tadpole with visible blood flow through its newly formed gills.
This is of course another zygote developing shown with a time lapse. The same equipment was used. The video starts where the other one essentially left off. You can see the blastopore forming as well. That is where you end up with countless cells, it is hard to distinguish the individual cells, formation of the neural crest and embryonic eyes and gill and tail development. The last scene is a large magnification of blood flow within the embryonic gills.
No, you aren't imagining it. Economy airline seats keep getting smaller as airlines push for an expansion of higher-fare seating. Here's a look at how coach seating is evolving. Illustration: Heather Seidel/The Wall Street Journal
Engineers would say technically sardines are still packed tighter. But the difference between a can of oily fish and a coach cabin of sweaty airline passengers is getting smaller.
There’s growing variation in legroom, hip room and headroom as airlines find more ways to cram seats into planes. Travelers had best pay attention: The bad seats aren’t always where you might think.
Some airlines are down to 28 inches of space from...
SOCHI, Russia — Murat Gassiev of Russia knocked out Yunier Dorticos of Cuba with less than 20 seconds remaining in the final round to unify the IBF and WBA cruiserweight titles.
The victory early Sunday in Sochi’s Bolshoi Ice Dome qualifies Gassiev for the World Boxing Superseries final against Oleksandr Usyk of Ukraine in May. Usyk holds the WBO and WBC belts.
Gassiev’s record rises to 26-0, with 19 knockouts.
It is Dorticos’ first professional loss; he’s 22-1 with 21 knockouts.
Dorticos took the initiative in the early rounds, but Gassiev picked up the tempo in the fifth and Dorticos clearly tired.
In the last round, Gassiev knocked him down twice before a right roundhouse drove him through the ropes and ended the bout.
For those who love a good cup of coffee and are in the market to adopt or mingle with a furry feline friend, there’s a place for you. Cat Café Lounge, the first nonprofit cat café in Los Angeles, opens its doors on February 3, 2018.
The café works with The Spay Neuter Project of Los Angeles (SNP) to bring in at least 30 rescue cats and kittens at a time from neighboring shelters to roam, cuddle, and climb freely inside the lounge while humans enjoy fresh brewed coffee, tea and snacks.
If a human and cat connection happens, the cats can be adopted the same day for a $75 adoption fee, which includes spay/neuter, vaccination, micro-chip, food, litter and an adoption kit. The felines are all ages and breeds, and have the freedom to move about comfortably, making this a unique environment free of cages and stress.
There is a $25 entrance fee which is tax-deductible since the café operates as a nonprofit organization. To learn more, visit www.catcafelounge.com.
Hong Kong stocks fall as rates rise, Shanghai slips on nagging China slowdown fears
SHANGHAI, June 15 Hong Kong stocks fell to a three-week low on Thursday as borrowing costs in the city looked set to rise after a U.S. rate hike overnight, while shares in China slid on persistent fears that economic growth will soon start to cool.
A lawmaker representing Akoko-Edo I State Constituency, Kabiru Adjoto, has been elected the new Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly.
He replaced Justin Okonoboh who was removed Monday morning.
Adjoto would be the fourth Speaker to preside over the Assembly since 2015.
Former Speaker, Victor Edoror, who was impeached in 2016 over alleged high-handedness, dictatorial tendencies and financial recklessness, was elected the Deputy Speaker while Roland Asoro was made Majority Leader.
Adjoto was elected Speaker by 16 lawmakers after a vote of no confidence was passed on Okonoboh.
The new Speaker has set up a three-man panel to probe Okonoboh’s tenure.
The Florida Department of Revenue has put out a handy guide to what you can buy tax-free starting June 1 for hurricane season.
The state and local sales-tax “holiday,” which continues through June 7, includes everything from ice packs to generators, but there are limits on the price and other restrictions.
There are several other rules, too, the details of which can be found here and there are more graphics here.
But here’s how the state has put it in an easy-to-read poster it’s encouraging merchants and others to display.
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Everybody is welcome whether they are new to art or have been drawing and painting for some time. The course tutor is Liz Doody. The group cover a wide range of different projects using a variety of media, such as pencil, water colour and acrylics. Participants need to provide their own materials. There are also visiting demonstrators from time to time.
It's understood two of the suspects were handcuffed earlier this week by Table Mountain national parks rangers.
CAPE TOWN - Three suspected abalone poachers have been arrested in the Cape Point area.
It's understood two of the suspects were handcuffed earlier this week by Table Mountain national parks rangers.
While the third person was caught on Friday night after hiding in the water trying to evade arrest.
City of Cape Town law enforcement's Wayne Dyason said: “When he was arrested he was suffering from severe hypothermia. At Monawabisi in the Khayelitsha area, the officers discovered 210 sized and 47 undersized dried abalone. No suspects were arrested.”
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Political and industrial trade group leaders in Kansas are urging President Donald Trump not to scrap the North American Free Trade Agreement, fearing that doing so would hurt major Kansas export industries like agriculture and aviation.
The Trump administration has been in talks with Canada and Mexico to renegotiate NAFTA, a deal Trump once called “the worst trade deal maybe ever signed anywhere” during the 2016 campaign.
KCUR reports that Republican Kansas Governor Jeff Colyer supports the negotiations, but is among those who wrote to Trump earlier this month in support of maintaining NAFTA.
Canada and Mexico are key destinations for farm products grown in Kansas. A state official says agriculture and aviation in 2016 accounted for more than half the dollar value of Kansas’ exports.
LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Theresa May says there is a new sense of optimism in the talks to secure Britain’s departure from the European Union.
May is set to address the House of Commons on Monday, updating lawmakers on the negotiations just days after hammering out a deal with the EU on the so-called divorce issues, including the Irish border and Britain’s financial obligations. Brexit talks are now expected to move onto trade and security cooperation.
But Britain’s argument that nothing is settled until all is agreed upon is causing unease among other countries involved in the decision. Irish officials have rejected assertions that the deal is merely a “statement of intent” rather than legally binding.
The Irish government branded the view “bizarre” and insisted that an agreement is binding.
STOCKHOLM Feb 14 ** Marvin Holding Limited, a holding company owned by EQT V Limited and co-investors, has sold 12,000,000 shares in AcadeMedia through an accelerated bookbuilding process
** Shares sold to Swedish and international institutional investors at a price of SEK 58 per share
** AcadeMedia shares closed at SEK 61.75 on Monday
** Says the placing was oversubscribed several times
** Following the placing, Marvin owns 39,248,326 shares in AcadeMedia, representing approximately 41.6% of the total number of shares in the company
** Carnegie Investment Bank and Nordea acted as joint bookrunners (Reporting by Stockholm Newsroom)
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An inclusive choir for adults with neurological conditions and their carers. Free entrance although donations are appreciated. Everyone is welcome, no auditions. Carers can join in, have a coffee or have a bit of time to themselves. Evidence shows singing has a positive impact on breathing, voice and overall health and well-being.
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Four Greenpeace activists accused of unfurling a banner from Trump Tower in Chicago last month to protest the president's stance on global warming have pleaded not guilty to felony charges.
The Cook County State's Attorney's office says the four entered the pleas Friday to two counts each of felony criminal damage to property.
The massive banner was emblazoned with the environmental group's name and the words "resist" and "defend." The word "defend" covered a picture of the Earth.
Greenpeace USA has called the charges "grossly inflated" and an attempt "to chill lawful protest." The protest took place on July 7.
The case is next due in court Sept. 22.
(Groton, Conn./CBS Connecticut) – Groton police have made an arrest in connection with a home invasion earlier this week in town.
They say a 16-year-old male has been taken into custody in the October 4 incident in a home on Buddington Road.
That night, police say, two masked men barged into the home armed with a gun and a baseball bat.
One of the occupants was struck with the bat.
The suspects made off with several items, including cell phones and gaming systems, as well as an undetermined amount of cash.
The juvenile suspect is charged with home invasion, robbery, and assault.
Police say the investigation is continuing.
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* For 2017, management board expects an increase in sales of 5 percent over 2016 that will be achieved both by existing companies as well as with newest acquisitions WirWinzer and WeinArt
* Outlook 2017: with regard to result from operations (EBIT), a proportional rise to just over 30 million euros ($32.23 million) is expected
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NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Police in Norfolk are investigating a double shooting that left one man dead and another man seriously wounded.
Just before 2 a.m. Sunday, police received a report about a man being shot. When officers arrived, they found a man inside a vehicle suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. He was taken to Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Police found another man inside a residence suffering from a gunshot wound. He was taken to the hospital with what appears to be a serious, but non-life threatening injury.
Police said they believe the two shootings are related. The identities of the men were not immediately released.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Investigators say a fire that destroyed the former Kansas City home of baseball legend Satchel Paige might have been arson.
Satchell Paige poses in the dugout at New York's Yankee Stadium Aug. 2, 1942, (AP file)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Investigators say a fire that destroyed the former Kansas City home of baseball legend Satchel Paige might have been arson.
The Kansas City Star reports investigators found evidence that an accelerant was used in the fire Tuesday at the home where Paige lived until he died in 1982. The house has been vacant for years.
Paige was a pitcher and hall of famer for the Negro Leagues and Major League Baseball.
Bob Kendrick, president of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City, said baseball legends often visited Paige’s home. Kendrick said he and others wanted to do something with the home to honor Paige but there was never enough money.
The current owner, Brian Cushon, said Tuesday he had intended to renovate the home.
MEXICO CITY, April 12 Mexico's central bank board was unanimous in its decision to hike interest rates to a nearly 8-year high, and most members thought they had hiked rates enough given recent shocks to the economy, minutes showed on Wednesday.
Policymakers voted 5 to 0 to raise the bank's key rate by 25 basis points to 6.50 percent at their March 30 meeting, the minutes showed. (Reporting by Mexico newsroom)
BOSTON — Reigning New York City Marathon winner Shalane Flanagan will run in Boston next year in a fourth attempt to win her hometown race.
The four-time Olympian and reigning Chicago Marathon champion will be joined on the men's side by Galen Rupp in a field of elite Americans announced Monday by race sponsor John Hancock. Olympians Desiree Linden, Dathan Ritzenhein, Abdi Abdirahman, Deena Kastor and Molly Huddle also are signed up for the 122nd edition of the world's oldest annual marathon, which is being held April 16.
Last month, Flanagan became the first American woman to win New York since 1977. No U.S. woman has won Boston since 1985. But last April, the Americans had their best finishes since then, grabbing two of the top four women's spots and six of the top ten for men.
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Today on the health and wellness show we will discuss conspiracy theories that hijack the mind and lead to mass confusion and disinformation. There are plenty of conspiracy theories that compete for the greatest lack of credibility, rationality and substance. Chemtrails and Flat earth theories are two that come up regularly in the alternative media.What happens when attention is drawn away from real problems? How is the public emotionally sidetracked - ignoring underlining problems that really need addressing? The question is what are people thinking or rather are they thinking at all?Stay tuned for Zoya's Pet Health Segment, for a fascinating talk on Skinwalker Ranch:Mysterious animals and creatures, cattle mutilations, and much more!01:40:33
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The NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) will be celebrating independent cinema and spotlighting female filmmakers and stories on March 24th at the Women Directors & Narratives Film Festival. This will offer a diverse set of voices and storytelling styles.
The first program will be InFocus: Female Cinema, a collection of short films that includes stories of mortality, motherhood, break-ups, career struggles, and whether we fulfill our own childhood expectations.
The second will be the west coast premiere of the feature film Wonder Valley, a psychological thriller centered on four young women who embark on a trip to the desert, directed by Heidi Hartwig and written by Rhianon Jones.
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CHICAGO (AP) — The trial is underway of a former Boston Celtics basketball player accused of receiving guns there were stolen off a freight train in Chicago.
Forty-three-year-old Nate Driggers looked on Monday during opening statements. A prosecutor held up one of the guns and told jurors Driggers dealt in stolen goods.
The theft of around 100 new handguns, valued at $50,000, occurred on April 12, 2015 at a South Side rail yard. Prosecutors say the thieves were street gan members and delivered 30 guns to Driggers the same day.
A defense lawyer said the government’s main witnesses are the thieves themselves who have reason to lie in hopes of reduced sentences.
Driggers’ career in the NBA was brief. He played in about a dozen games for the Celtics in the 1996-97 season.
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Brisbane all-rounder Haidee Birkett has taken an absolute screamer as the Heat play the Thunder at Blacktown International Sportspark in Sydney.
Fielding at deep backward square leg, the 20-year-old Queenslander ran in off the boundary and made a stunning diving grab to dismiss Naomi Stalenberg for five.
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Birkett went on to take two wickets for 25 runs in her four overs bowling, with Brisbane chasing 133 to win.
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Hawke’s Bay Police are appealing to the public for information on the whereabouts of 30-year-old man Andrew Dean Farqhar, as they hold fears for his safety.
Andrew is described as being European, of medium build and approximately 187cm tall.
He has not been seen since he left an address in Taradale Napier on Friday 9th of June 2017. Andrew’s family have concerns for his well-being.
It’s unknown what clothing he is currently wearing.
Anyone who knows where he is or sees him, is asked to contact the Hawkes Bay Police on 06 8310 700.
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Fifteen Oklahoma tribes will split $18 million in federal grants to address issues such as substance abuse, violence against women and community policing.
The Oklahoman reports the U.S. Justice Department announced the grants Tuesday.
The Quapaw Tribe will receive the largest grant, with $3.9 million earmarked for corrections and alternative programs to incarceration. The tribe also will receive almost $450,000 to address alcohol and substance abuse and more than $230,000 for policing.
R. Trent Shores is the U.S. Attorney in Tulsa. He says reducing gangs and gun crimes is important to protect tribal communities. He says it's also important to address mental health and substance abuse issues.
The grants are a part of more than $100 million given to 125 tribes across the U.S.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – A Vanderbilt University report says heart disease death rates have dropped in Tennessee men over a decade.
The university’s new Tennessee Men’s Health Report Card says heart disease remained the leading cause of death for men in the state, at 1 in 4 men. But that total dropped to 91.4 heart disease deaths per 100,000 men in 2015, compared to 96.5 per 100,000 in 2005.
The report says men in Tennessee still live five years less on average than women in the state, at 73.8 years versus 78.8 years.
Slightly more than 7 in 10 men had a personal health provider, which is a lower than recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Healthy People 2020 recommendations. They also did not meet the goals for hypertension, wearing seatbelts, tobacco use and obesity.
Having become one of the most recognizable faces in both television news and queer activism, Janet Mock is a forerunner for transgender visibility. Her new memoir, Surpassing Certainty: What My Twenties Taught Me, chronicles Mock’s journey from a college student moonlighting as a stripper to an aspiring media figure battling gender conventions.
HuffPost has an exclusive clip from Mock’s Surpassing Certainty audio book, in which she recounts her experiences as a night-club dancer. “It went way deeper than mere sexuality,” she reads. “Your duty was to be amiable, available and flirtatious. … You were selling a girlfriend experience.”
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A body that washed ashore on Horsfall Beach near Coos Bay, Ore., has been identified as Jayson Thomas, a man who was swept out to sea last month while carrying his 3-year-old son. Coos County District Attorney Paul Frasier says the body was discovered Saturday, and there is no evidence to suggest it was anything but an accidental drowning.
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Volunteer Polk has come up with a new idea to keep the homeless warm this season and they’re asking for your helping hands.Crocheting plastic bag together to make a heavy, water-proof mat is the new initiative to comfort those who may be homeless in Polk County. The program kicked off in Bartow where the team of volunteers is asking for all the plastic bags they can get their hands on. Each mat takes about 700 plastic bags. And although it may not sound comfortable or beautiful, it’s actually both.
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RURAL DANVILLE — A 48-year-old Danville woman remains hospitalized after an accident involving a pedestrian and a semitrailer Tuesday morning on Interstate 74 west of Danville.
According to an Illinois State Police, the accident occurred at 10:15 a.m. in the westbound lanes of the interstate at mile marker 210, near the Martin Luther King exit west of Danville.
The female pedestrian was taken by ambulance to a local hospital for serious injuries. A 55-year-old Abingdon man who was driving the semi wasn’t injured.
The crash shut down traffic, but all lanes were open by mid-afternoon. State police crash-reconstruction experts, crime-scene services, commercial motor-vehicle officers and other agents continue to investigate the crash.
UBS Asset Management Americas Inc. reduced its position in shares of Arrow Electronics, Inc. by 1.8% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission . The fund owned 272,176 shares of the company's stock after selling 4,884 shares during the period.
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Claire Wineland is 19 years old and was born with cystic fibrosis, a terminal illness. She says that sick people don't get their stories heard enough, and she's doing her part to help others understand what it's like through her YouTube channel. Wineland uses her platform to talk about death, dying and what NOT to say to a sick person. This is her story.
20th Century Fox has released a new trailer for upcoming family flick “Ferdinand”. Inspired by the book “The Story of Ferdinand”, the film is about a bull who is big in size and also in kindness. He’s mistaken for a dangerous beast, and captured.
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Traffic chaos is being caused around Nuneaton town centre due to a collision between a police car and another vehicle.
Coton Road is currently shut in both directions following the incident close to the Town Hall .
It is understood that a police car and another vehicle have been in collision.
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Very little detail was available at the moment but it is understood that the police car was not involved in any form of pursuit.
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West Midlands Ambulance Service (WMAS) has sent an ambulance to the scene.
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A beleaguered drugmaker is showing signs of getting its act together.
Alexion Pharmaceuticals announced Tuesday that Paul Clancy will join the company as chief financial officer next month. Mr. Clancy has served as finance chief at Biogen for 10 years. Alexion shares rocketed 7% higher on Wednesday morning.
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That's likely to put additional pressure on the Bartholomew County Council to raise taxes, said the county commissioners. But that's something the council hasn't done since 2009, which also happened to be a non-election year.
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An Amtrak employee died Tuesday morning after being struck by an Amtrak train in Maryland.
The train was taking passengers along Amtrak’s 86 route, part of its Northeast Corridor service between Richmond and Boston, according to the Baltimore Sun.
The incident occurred just north of the Bowie State station around 9 a.m.
At the time of the incident, more than 250 passengers were on the train. They transferred to another train after a delay of about 90 minutes.
The identity of the Amtrak employee who was struck and killed has not yet been released.
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HAVEN, Kan. — The Haven USD 312 School Board had further discussion but in the end took no action on how to deal with declining enrollment at the elementary schools in Partridge and Yoder. The board tabled for one month any action on possibly closing one of the two schools.
Currently USD 312 has only 51 students in grades K-6 at Partridge and 77 students in K-8 at Yoder.
Several other options had been discussed in the past months, including consolidating them, make one school serve K-4 and the other 5-8 grades, or leave things as they are.
If the district decides to close one of the two schools it must be published and then a public hearing would be held before action is taken.
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Gardaí were out on the beat on Tuesday in Dublin City's Centre when they came across a stubborn swan who was just in no mood to move for any man, woman or child.
The swan was causing a scene around the Quays and it looks like Gardai stumbled upon the 'scene' and had to usher the animal off the road before it became roadkill.
Reddit user mwilson1212 posted this on the site and gave us an answer to that question after all these years.
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OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The American Civil Liberties Union says it will ask an Oklahoma court to review the case of a woman who was sentenced to 30 years in prison for failing to report that her boyfriend was abusing her children.
Brady Henderson, the legal director for the ACLU’s state chapter, said Wednesday that the group plans to file a lawsuit on behalf of 33-year-old Tondalao Hall, who says her boyfriend was also abusing her.
She was sentenced to prison in 2006 after pleading guilty to failing to protect two of her children.
The boyfriend, 35-year-old Robert Braxton Jr., pleaded guilty to abusing the children and spent just two years behind bars before being released on probation.
The case has outraged women’s rights groups.
COCKEYSVILLE, Md. (WJZ) — Authorities say a missing swimmer in the quarry of beaver Dam swim Club in Cockeysville has been found safe following an extensive search.
According to BCFD Chief Jay Ringgold the call came in at 2:30 p.m. for an adult male who did not resurface.
The man was later found safe.
A dive team arrived at the scene to assist.
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TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - A Cirque du Soleil performer died after his hand slipped off the double rings and he fell 20 feet during a performance in Florida, police and the entertainment company said Sunday.
The theatrical company announced on Twitter that Yann Arnaud fell while performing an aerial straps number Saturday night during the show VOLTA in Tampa.
Tampa police said they were investigating the death of Arnaud, 38, though they said in a release that it appears to be accidental. Arnaud died at a hospital early Sunday. He had been a Cirque du Soleil performer for more than 15 years.
Cirque du Soleil canceled its final two Tampa performances Sunday.
"The entire Cirque du Soleil family is in shock and devastated by this tragedy," the entertainment group's President Daniel Lamarre said in a statement. "We are currently gathering more information about this tragic event. We are offering our full and transparent collaboration to the authorities as they look into the circumstances of this accident."
Roger Federer, the world’s top-ranked tennis player, ​​​​visits Chicago for the first time to help kick off the countdown to September’s Laver Cup.
Organizers spent Monday morning setting up a tennis court next to Millennium Park’s Cloud Gate sculpture as part of an afternoon opening ceremony scheduled to begin after 1:15 p.m..
To promote the Laver Cup, Federer will be joined by Australian and world No. 20 Nick Kyrgios, American great John McEnroe and Rod Laver, the tournament’s namesake and Australian legend who is only man to have won two calendar-year Grand Slams.
The Laver Cup, an all-star tennis tournament similar to golf’s Ryder Cup, will take place Sept. 21-23 at the United Center. For the second year, John McEnroe will serve as captain of Team World and Team Europe’s captain will be Björn Borg.
In September, Federer rallied against Kyrgios two win the inaugural title for Team Europe in Prague.
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Kim Yen Ryong, deputy Ambassador of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to the United Nations, stated that the United States of America has "created a dangerous situation, in which a nuclear war may start at any moment."
"This poses a serious threat to peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula," the official said, RIA Novosti reports.
Later, Kim Ying Ryong also said that US President Donald Trump "has gone crazy" by unleashing a war with North Korea, Express reports. The diplomat, the publication said, warned that military actions could become "a very real possibility" and stressed that "increased tensions have created a situation of emergency."
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MONTREAL – An employee in the prime minister’s office has resigned after an investigation into unspecified allegations against him.
A spokeswoman for the PMO says Claude-Eric Gagne is no longer an employee in Justin Trudeau‘s office.
Eleanore Catenaro declined further comment in an email, calling it a confidential matter.
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Gagne, the deputy director of operations, had been on leave since Nov. 1 pending the outcome of an investigation by a third-party investigator – Rubin Thomlinson, a prominent employment law firm.
He has said previously that he challenged the veracity of the allegations.
Before joining the PMO, Gagne was chief Quebec organizer for the Liberal Party of Canada during the 2015 election campaign.
A chief in the Harris County Precinct 7 Constable's office has died after becoming suddenly ill while on duty.According to the constable's department, Chief Goree Anderson was sent to Memorial Hermann Hospital on Monday afternoon due to an undisclosed illness.Anderson was under treatment at the hospital before he passed away Tuesday morning, the constable's office said.Anderson worked in law enforcement for nearly 40 years.As of Tuesday, the constable's office said funeral arrangements were still being finalized.The Precinct 7 Constable's Department serves parts of southwest and southeast Harris County, including UH, Texas Southern University, Third Ward Houston, Meyerland, Sunnyside, and South Park.
A protest is underway outside Cuyahoga County Children and Family Services. Protesters say this is for children who have been murdered while social workers were handling their cases.
Napolitano said the guarantee could be in place for fall 2019 but must be carefully implemented with the UC Academic Senate and community college officials "to make sure we get it right." Academic leaders, for instance, would need to set eligibility standards, including what type of courses potential transfer students must take and what grades they need to get in them.
A Richmond man has been arrested in connection with a rape that happened last July.
Richmond police, with the assistance of the U.S. Marshals Regional Fugitive Task Force, have arrested Defrederick Young, Jr., 35.
Marshals say Young Jr. was wanted on a rape charge after they say he forcibly raped a 15-year-old girl multiple times.
Young was wanted for several months and has previously been arrested on illegal firearms charges multiple times. He's also faced assault charges and a charge of failure to pay child support.
He was taken into custody without incident on Monday, June 12, in Newport News.
"The RPD Major Crimes Division and the U.S. Marshals Regional Fugitive Task Force would like to thank people from Richmond and Newport News who provided information that led to Young’s arrest," police said.
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FULLERTON, Calif. (AP)  Two Orange County teenagers arrested on suspicion of plotting a shooting at their school have been suspended and face an expulsion hearing.
The students at Troy High in Fullerton were arrested last week after a schoolmate overheard them talking about plans to "shoot up" the campus. Police found that the suspects had done internet research on prior school shootings and weapons.
Police Sgt. Jon Radus said Monday that the boys, both 16, are suspended.
Fullerton Joint Union High School District officials did not return phone calls on when the expulsion hearing might be held for the teens.
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You knew this video was going to be fun when Jamie Foxx did his best Don Cornelius homage. A vintage Soul Train episode is the aesthetic of Migos’ new visual for “Walk It Talk It,” featuring Drake.
Yes, Drizzy is rocking a wet curl look straight out of Washington Heights. No shots.
Besides Foxx aka Don Delerious, Lil Yachty also makes a cameo.
Overall, very cultural. Watch the Daps & Quavo-directed clip for “Walk It Talk It” below.
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SAN FRANCISCO — Netflix is on the verge of surpassing 100 million global subscribers, a testament to how much the video streaming service has changed the entertainment landscape since its debut a decade ago.
The company will reach that milestone this weekend if its projections are correct. It made the prediction Monday with the release of its first-quarter earnings.
The service added nearly 5 million subscribers during the first three months of the year and will end March with 98.7 million customers in roughly 190 countries.
Over the past decade, ‘‘what really did it for Netflix was the explosion of phones and tablets that allowed people to watch video everywhere,’’ said Wedbush Securities analyst Michael Pachter. ‘‘But Netflix clearly had a vision before those devices became so ubiquitous.’’
Richard failed to earn a single touch in 15 offensive snaps played during Sunday's 26-15 loss to the Chiefs.
Richard logged more snaps than fellow backup running back DeAndre Washington for the first time since Week 9, but such a feat didn't translate to production as the former failed to record neither a rushing attempt nor reception. Richard's lack of involvement in the Raiders' offense doesn't bode well for his Week 15 outlook against the Cowboys, though he figures to continue serving as the team's punt returner.
The Flaming Gorge Working group hosted a meeting in Price. The Bureau of Reclamation has had multiple requests this year for an additional Flaming Gorge Working Group Meeting earlier in the season to discuss the wet hydrology this year.
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NSNS CEO and frontline Act, Rapper CDQ, dishes out this new hot joint titled “Kosere” featuring budding rap acts Trod, Aunty Razor, Lol and Jayblue.
The motive behind 'Kosere' by CDQ is giving up and coming artistes platform by featuring them.
The featured acts on this project are the lucky selected once from the Kosere contest which had massive entries.
Yankees will soon have a problem most teams would die for - too many shortstops. Didi Gregorius just finished a career season in 2016 and is expected to get even better.
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Evans scored a team-high 13 points (5-12 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT) to go along with five rebounds and two steals across 24 minutes during Tuesday's 71-54 victory over the Kings.
The Warriors' only draft pick this year played well during his debut, despite some subpar three-point shooting. Last season, during his junior year at Cincinnati, Evans made 1.7 threes per game at 37.0 percent. So, he'll likely pick things up as he continues to see run in summer league.
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A man died from his injuries after falling out from the back of a ute in Boddington
Yesterday the prime minister announced that $1.1mil will be allocated to Royal New Zealand Returned and Services Association (RSA) AND No Duff Charitable Trust in grant payments over the next four years.
The funding will see $250,000 go to the RSA and $25,000 to No Duff every year to help fund their support services for veterans.
Ardern says the money will be used primarily to support veterans who suffer from post-traumatic stress.
“We’re seeing cases of Post-Traumatic Stress (PTS) injury, and many of our younger men and women are returning from operational service in need of help. The RSA has worked hard to modernise it's services to meet the emerging need. They are a great example of an organisation which has evolved and they are wonderful advocates for veterans”.
The No Duff funding had been scrapped by the previous government. However, Ardern says this announcement ensures guaranteed funding to both agencies for the next four years.
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After learning some details about a 350-mile power line planned to connect the massive Wind Catcher wind farm in the Oklahoma Panhandle to a substation to be built near Tulsa, rancher Candyce Kline raised concerns about the spread of sinkholes in the region.
Dec 10 (Gracenote) - Results and standings from the Austrian championship matches on Sunday Sunday, December 10 SCR Altach 1 Austria Vienna 0 RZ Pellets WAC 0 Salzburg 0 Saturday, December 9 LASK Linz 2 FC Flyeralarm Admira 1 Rapid Vienna 2 Mattersburg 2 Sturm Graz 3 SKN St. Polten 2 Standings P W D L F A Pts 1 Sturm Graz 19 14 2 3 39 23 44 2 Salzburg 19 12 6 1 40 14 42 ------------------------- 3 Rapid Vienna 19 8 7 4 30 24 31 4 FC Flyeralarm Admira 19 8 4 7 32 33 28 ------------------------- 5 LASK Linz 19 7 5 7 25 23 26 ------------------------- 6 SCR Altach 19 7 4 8 23 25 25 7 Austria Vienna 19 6 5 8 29 29 23 8 Mattersburg 19 4 6 9 21 32 18 9 RZ Pellets WAC 19 3 7 9 16 25 16 ------------------------- 10 SKN St. Polten 19 1 4 14 13 40 7 1-2: Champions League preliminary round 3-4: Europa League preliminary round 5: Europa League depending on domestic cup 10: Relegation play-off
“When a Scottsdale, Arizona, man was headed to a retirement home, a neighbor helping with the move found the collectible in the garage and suggested contacting an auctioneer to appraise it. Josh Levine, owner of the auction house who was called to look at the poster, estimated the signed Lakers memorabilia would be worth about $300. But when they went to the man’s garage, what they found could be 50,000 times more valuable.”
× Florida man urinates in middle of Steak ‘n Shake in front of dozens of customers
TAMPA, Fla. — Hillsborough County deputies arrested a man they say urinated in front of dozens of people in the middle of a Steak ‘n Shake on Saturday night.
James Steadman, 45, was sitting in a booth inside the Steak ‘n Shake on E. Fowler Avenue in Tampa around 11:40 p.m. That’s when deputies say he stood up, unzipped his pants, exposed his genitals and began urinating on the floor in the dining area of the restaurant. When he was finished, he went back to sleep in the booth.
Deputies say that approximately 30 customers witnessed the incident. HCSO says that Steadman created a health hazard and was endangering the safety of the other customers.
Steadman was arrested and charged with indecent exposure.
While two judges of the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeal upheld the 2015 negligent homicide sentence of Tedrick Richardson, one judge favored granting the Alexandria resident a new trial. Appeal of Alexandria man in homicide case denied While two judges of the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeal upheld the 2015 negligent homicide sentence of Tedrick Richardson, one judge favored granting the Alexandria resident a new trial.
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Lil Uzi Vert, like many other 22-year-olds, came up on Marilyn Manson, and idolizes him to the point that he calls him “Dad.” Recently, he paid homage to the cover via $222,000 chain, which according to the popular jeweler Ben Baller includes “diamond baguettes as teeth.”
Here is my fantasy question. If you had an extra $220k that you had to spend on a diamond-encrusted chain, who do you love enough to immortalize? My answer is obviously Rihanna, in this iteration:
TOKYO (AP) — An American professor at Emory University and an Australian scientist have been awarded the Japan Prize for research in immunology.
The winners were announced Tuesday at a news conference in Tokyo.
The Japan Prize Foundation said the work of Emory pediatrician Dr. Max Cooper and Australian Professor Jacques Miller laid "the conceptual groundwork for our understanding of nearly all fields touched by immunology."
A third winner was Japanese inventor Akira Yoshino, recognized for work that is the foundation of the lithium ion battery.
The prize comes with a cash award of 50 million yen ($460,000).
The Japan Prize honors scientists who have made significant contributions to science, technology and society to further the peace and prosperity of mankind.
After a much needed off weekend, Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series drivers and teams will head to Bristol Motor Speedway for Sunday's Food City 500.
Pre-race coverage begins at 12:30 p.m. ET with "NASCAR RaceDay" on FS1, followed by race coverage beginning at 1:30 p.m. ET on FOX.
Check out who will be in the 39-car field on Sunday at the 0.533-mile Tennessee short track:
“Nobody in their most pessimistic expectations expected a number like this. If they announce these numbers without announcing any plans for refinancing or rebuilding the capital, that would have been worse for a public company. I think shareholders will have to take some more pains going forward as part of the restructuring of the capital,” said Mohammad Yasin, managing director at National Bank of Abu Dhabi Securities.
2 teens charged in hazing at Alabama high school
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — Two 18-year-olds in Alabama have been charged with assault in an alleged locker room hazing incident that left a freshman student with a broken arm.
News outlets report LaQuiton Williams Jr. and Ellis Damoind Wright were arrested Tuesday in connection with the incident. WKRG-TV reports that 14-year-old Rodney Kim Jr.'s arm was broken at Davidson High School in April after he was promoted to the varsity football team. The assault was caught on camera.
Al.com quotes Mobile police as saying warrants have been issued for eight students identified in the assault. Wright and Williams have since posted bail. Kim's parents, Rodney Kim Sr. and Mary Rayford-Kim, announced a $12 million notice of claim against the Mobile County Board of Education and several school employees earlier this month.
× Wisconsin Assembly committee to vote on Foxconn incentives
MADISON — The first vote on a $3 billion tax incentive package for Taiwan-based Foxconn Technology Group is planned in a state Assembly Committee.
The Assembly’s jobs and economy committee planned a vote Monday afternoon on the bill. Approval by the Republican-controlled committee would set up a vote by the full Assembly on Thursday.
The proposal must clear both the state Assembly and Senate in identical form and be signed by Gov. Scott Walker before taking effect. Passage of the bill is needed for the state to fulfill its end of a deal struck with Foxconn for it to build a $10 billion display panel manufacturing plant that could employ up to 13,000 people.
Democrats, environmentalists and other critics have said the state gives away too much under the deal.
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The Arts Council of Tuscaloosa will recognize artists, educators, volunteers and patrons of the arts at the Druid Arts Awards Ceremony on March 30.
The event is being held at the Bama Theatre starting in the Greensboro Room at 6 p.m., with a reception for winners and their families. The event moves the theatre at 7 p.m. for the awards ceremony.
Admission is $10 and the deadline to purchase tickets is March 20 at 5 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at The Arts Council office or by calling 758-5195 extensions 3,6 or 7.
The Druid Arts Awards Ceremony has become a bi-annual presentation to honor the individuals who have achieved distinction in the arts over a number of years in Tuscaloosa County.
“Our local children and adults benefit from the presence of the arts in their lives on a daily basis, and the Druid Arts Awards place are dedicated citizens who contribute in a well-deserved place of recognition,” said Executive Director of The Arts Council Sandra Wolfe.
POMONA — The Pomona Police Department’s Major Crimes Task Force on Saturday arrested two gang members with a loaded firearm at a park, authorities said.
The undercover and uniformed officers were acting on a tip from a resident concerned about gang members loitering at about 5 p.m. at Hamilton Park, Hamilton Boulevard and Monterey Avenue, Pomona police Corporal J. Hernandez said.
David Bautista, 24, of Pomona was arrested on suspicion of being a felon in possession of a firearm, ammunition and an unregistered firearm, Hernandez said.
Isaac Sosa Jr., 35, of Pomona was arrested on a probation violation, the corporal said.
Martin PD school resource officer attends active shooter training
MARTIN, Tenn. — A Westview High School resource officer recently attended special training in preparation for an active shooter.
SRO Jason Arant attended RAIDER training March 12-16 in Carterville, Illinois.
The RAIDER Training program exposes first-on-scene responders to the tactical skills necessary to operate successfully in the unique tensions of an active shooter setting, according to a release from the Martin Police Department.
Arant has been with the department for 21 years.
[India], December 12 (ANI): Three individuals were arrested from Srinagar's Ashai-bagh area with over Rs 13 lakhs of demonitised currency, sources said on Tuesday.
During a surprise checking at Ashai-bagh on Monday night, police apprehended Bashir Ahmad Khan, Showket Ahmad Bhat and Bashir Ahmad Bhat, residents of Batmaloo, Pampore and Panthachowk respectively.
They seized demonitised currency of Rs 13,63,500 from their possesion.
The cognizance was taken under the Specified Bank Notes (Cessation of Liabilities) Act, 2017.
The accused will be presented before the competent court today for judicial determination. Further investigation is on. (ANI)
He is one of the top junior recruits in Orange County football, and maybe the county’s top wide receiver in the class of 2019.
He has already racked up 36 catches for 620 yards and six TDs in five games.
He is basically smashing opponents like one of his favorite super heroes, Hulk.
Learn more about Orange Lutheran wide receiver Kyle Ford in this week’s Tough Questions. Ford and the Lancers play St. John Bosco in their Trinity League opener Friday, Oct. 6, at Orange Coast College.
Tom Cannavan visits Italy’s far northeast to meet Joško Gravner, an enigmatic winemaker who inspires extremes of praise and scepticism alike.
Many things seem to have informed Joško Gravner’s decision, or decisions, to radically change his winemaking direction over the years. Those meant risking everything: his reputation, his thriving business, perhaps even his friends.
Today, Gravner is one of the most revered cult names of Italian winemaking, following a rigorous natural winemaking philosophy. The wine world – not just Italy – pays attention to what he does, and many follow his example. But it was not always thus.
The Gravner difference: six of the best to try
Tom Cannavan is a widely published and awarded wine writer, journalist and broadcaster, and owner of www.wine-pages.com.
Taylor Swift has won long-awaited vindication after a jury decided that a radio host groped her during a pre-concert photo op four years ago.
After a week-long trial over dueling lawsuits, jurors determined Monday that fired Denver DJ David Mueller assaulted the pop star by grabbing her backside during a backstage meet-and-greet.
The six-woman, two-man jury also found that Swift's mother and radio liaison were within their rights to contact Mueller's bosses.
Mueller sued the Swifts and their radio handler, Frank Bell, seeking up to $3 million for his ruined career.
Just before closing arguments, the judge dismissed Taylor Swift from Mueller's lawsuit and drastically reduced the amount Mueller could collect.
The singer-songwriter said in her countersuit that she wanted a symbolic $1 and the chance to stand up for other women.
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) – Someone fired a gunshot in a Decatur home invasion, police say.
It happened after 3 a.m. Wednesday, when officers report a man forced his way into the apartment, which is located in the 4800 block of N. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, and fired the gun. Police say the 23-year-old suspect got into a verbal fight with a 21-year-old woman and 29-year-old man in the apartment.
There were no injuries in the home invasion. Police say the man ran from the scene and is still at large.
Anyone with information on the crime is asked to call Decatur police at (217)424-2711.
Eda Ranu is helping sponsor the 75th anniversary of the Kokoda campaign during WWII.
Acting chief executive Dr Fifaia Matainaho presented a cheque for K10,000, 200 T-shirts and caps to the Kokoda track steering committee in support of the anniversary.
Matainaho said Eda Ranu had a long history with the Koiari people along the Kokoda Track who were landowners of the Rouna Dams that supplied water to the city.
“Over the years we have supported and worked with the people from Koiari in sports, community and other aspects of life,” he said.
“We will continue to support them.” Kokoda track steering committee chairman Mathias Jale thanked Eda Ranu for the support over the years.
“This is more than we expected and we are so thankful,” Jale said.
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The Yulee High School volleyball team hosted the Fernandina Beach Lady Pirates Tuesday night. The host Lady Hornets were victorious,
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The expectations couldn’t be much higher for the Boston Red Sox entering the 2017 season.
The sportsbooks have the Sox, who traded for left-handed starter Chris Sale but lost designated hitter David Ortiz to retirement over the offseason, with the second-best odds to win the World Series, behind only the Chicago Cubs
So how will the team deal with those sky-high expectations?
“Well, I think that when you have a good club, those expectations don’t really bother them,” president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski told NESN’s Tom Caron on “Red Sox from Fort Myers.” “I think you just really have to go about taking care of your business on a daily basis, and that’s how you deal with expectations.”
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"We swear, that's clouds below us and not smoke because our house is on fire."
That was kind of the tone we got from the ultra sweet one year wedding anniversary posts Kevin Hart and Eniko Parrish shared on Instagram on Sunday.
Maybe we're just being cynical, but it's hard not to think the couple would feel the need to change public perception after everyone watched that video of Kevin in the car with another woman over and over.
Photos: Meet MoMo, The Girl With Whom Kevin Hart Allegedly Cheated On His Pregnant Wife!
But look at the romantic messages, including a video montage, and decide for yourself:
#HartsA post shared by Kevin Hart (@kevinhart4real) on Aug 13, 2017 at 3:15pm PDT
Eniko was obviously into the social media celebration as she also shared on Instagram:
So is this sincere sweetness from a truly loving couple? Or overdoing the sweetness because of the cheating vid?
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FILE - This Oct. 11, 2010 file photo, shows the logo of the online network Facebook, recorded in Munich with a magnifying glass of a computer screen of a laptop. Joerg Koch AP
Jiddu Krishnamurti, Indian philosopher and writer
“Meditation is one of the greatest arts in life — perhaps the greatest, and one cannot possibly learn it from anybody, that is the beauty of it. It has no technique and therefore no authority. When you learn about yourself, watch yourself, watch the way you walk, how you eat, what you say…that is part of meditation.” (from “​Freedom from the Known,” 1969)
May 11, 1895-Feb. 17, 1986
LONDON — Europe’s major markets surged in mid-morning trading on Monday following a week in the doldrums due to a war of words between the U.S. and North Korea.
All major markets were up, led by the FTSE MIB in Milan, which climbed 1.2 percent to 21,612.90, followed by the DAX in Frankfurt, 1 percent to 12,136.02 and the CAC 40 in Paris, 0.8 percent to 5,103.77. The FTSE 100 in London climbed 0.6 percent to 7,350.97.
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* SAYS SUPREME COURT SET ASIDE JUDGEMENT OF BOMBAY HIGH COURT AND UPHELD SALE OF HOTEL PROPERTY OF BLUE COAST HOTELS BY CO Source text: bit.ly/2DDAkRM Further company coverage:
Germany sees no future for Assad despite military gains
BERLIN (AP) — Germany says it doesn't believe Bashar Assad can continue as Syria's leader under a future peace agreement.
Foreign Ministry spokesman Martin Schaefer says that Assad's forces capturing eastern Aleppo and other parts of northern Syria "strengthens the regime" and its hand in political negotiations.
But Schaefer told reporters in Berlin on Monday that Germany's assessment that "Assad can't play a permanent role in a peaceful future for Syria" hasn't changed now that his forces are blamed for 300,000 deaths in the six-year war.
Schaefer said opposition groups wouldn't accept any deal to form a transitional government unless Assad's powers were sharply curtailed.
A new restaurant and whisky bar overlooking Dundee’s historic Howff cemetery is being planned.
The proposal, put forward by Brunton Design of Carnoustie on behalf of West One Residential Ltd, includes a glass box seating area attached to the side of the listed building looking directly into the graveyard.
The Bank Street restaurant would have the capacity for around 70 people, private dining and a whisky bar.
An upper seating area will be created on the north side of the building projecting out over the Howff.
The Howff, which first opened in 1564, is classed as an A listed building by Historic Environment Scotland.
It consists of 1,750 stones, and is generally considered to be one of the most important collections of tombstones in Scotland. The last burial took place in 1857.
In November, Dundee City Council agreed to award funding of just over £8,000 to help conserve the Howff.
Kidnappers are getting younger in Mexico City.
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An anonymous tip to the 911 emergency number led to the capture of three minors — two aged 16 and one 17 — and the liberation of a 66-year-old woman whom they had allegedly abducted in the borough of Iztapalapa April 12.
The three kidnappers were traveling in a stolen car and holding their victim face-down inside when they were stopped by police.
The woman said her captors had demanded a ransom of 1 million pesos, about US $54,000.
The 17-year-old kidnapper had been arrested in 2016 in connection with a bank robbery and again in during fuel price protests in January for participating in looting department stores in La Paz, State of México.
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Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri jokes, ‘if that is a penalty, I’m the pope’ when questioned by the press on Middlesbrough winger Adama Traoré’s penalty claim. Speaking after the goalless draw on Monday, both managers offered praise for their respective teams. Aitor Karanka was pleased Middlesbrough could show they had the ability to win, considering Leicester’s strength, while Ranieri highlighted the spirit displayed by Leicester
Though economic recession in Nigeria continues to bite hard with severe impact on the economy, investors still see the country as an investment destination with compelling market fundamentals, bordering mainly on strong demographics. It is no surprise therefore, that foreign firms continue to show interest in the country’s market the latest of them being Kansai…
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CHARLESTON, SC (WCBD) – The Coast Guard and FBI are responding to an incident at the Wando Terminal along the South Carolina coast.
We are told by a source that law enforcement has identified four containers with possible explosives inside. Those containers are in the process of being removed from the ship and searched.
We are told that terminal employees are in a safe place at this time.
The ship has come in from Norfolk, Virginia, however the original location of the ship is unknown at this time.
The Wando terminal is currently shut down.
We have a crew at the scene and will continue to update you with the latest on air and online.
We will update this story as more information becomes available.
Whether one is just starting out or well into your working years, retirement planning is something we all have to deal with. Each month we invite top experts to help you understand the complex world of retirement planning.
For high school athletes around the country, standing out in a sea of talent ain't easy . This is particularly true when students are dead set on capturing the fleeting interests of coaches from prospective colleges.
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The world’s weird and wacky instruments
Have you ever heard of the Hurdy Gurdy? or what about the Rackett?
No, we’re not talking about sporting equipment: the Hurdy Gurdy and The Rackett are actually instruments! They’re just two of the many weird and wacky instruments there are around the world.
John and Garry talk with Brock Imision, a Contra-Bassoonist with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, about the Rackett, a Renaissance-era Bassoon and other esoteric instruments
Steven Stamkos had a goal and two assists, and the Tampa Bay Lightning became the first NHL team with 20 wins by defeating the Colorado Aval…
It's time for Spring Cleaning and residents are urged to take advantage of several free sites at which to safely dispose of over the counter and prescription drugs.
On April 29, the city of Greeley will team up once more with Evans and the University of Northern Colorado to provide sites for drop-off of unused or expired medications, according to a city of Greeley news release.
The prescription drug disposal sites will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at:
» Greeley Police Headquarters, 2875 10th St.
» UNC University Center, 2045 10t Ave.
» Sam's Club, 3247 23rd Ave., parking lot in Evans.
Residents may drop off unused or expired medications. No needles or other sharps objects, mercury, oxygen containers, chemotherapy/radioactive substances, pressurized canisters or illicit drugs will be accepted.
For more information, go to http://www.greeleygov.com or call Greeley Police Department Neighborhood Action Team officer Matt Patella at (970) 351-5443 for more information.
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The annual devotions take place tonight, Monday 14 August, at Ladywell Shrine Dundalk.
The devotions begin at 11pm, starting with the Rosary.
This will be followed by Mass with Blessing of the Water at midnight.
Personal devotions take place all day on Tuesday 15 August.
The committee would like to welcome everyone along to the event.
He said state GOP leaders told him that their state rules say that if any part of county bylaws do not comply with state code, the state law prevails. Thomas said that would seem to solve the problem, as long as the party takes no action to hurt candidates who collect signatures.
NEW YORK, Feb. 14, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- About EV Transmission The popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) as a greener option to curb environmental pollution has shot up in recent times. There has been a shift in public perception from disapproving electric vehicles as costly and...
The Jamaica Urban Transit Company’s Franchise and Revenue Protection Manager, Radcliffe Lewis, says the company now has what he’s describing as a lot of “dry weather buses.”
The revelation comes as bus vandalism continues.
Lewis says the damaged buses couldn’t operate during the heavy rains last evening.
He says last evening, two of their buses were stoned and damaged. Two passengers were also injured.
The JUTC said last month that between 2014 and this year, the company has spent about $40-million to repair buses damaged by stoning.
The company says 77 buses have been damaged this year, compared to 29 last year.
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"Sen. John McCain, who has emerged as the chief opponent within the Republican party to Donald Trump's warming relations with Russian President Vladimir Putin, underscored his tough stance Saturday by spending New Year's Eve at a forward combat outpost with Ukrainian troops. The senator, accompanied by fellow senators Lindsey Graham and Amy Klobuchar, posted photos on Twitter of his meetings with Ukrainian marines in the village of Shyrokine. In one, he is shown posing with troops in front of a Ukrainian flag. In another, he joins a Ukrainian marine commander in examining a piece of a 125mm tank shell." (12/31/16)
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Who will be crowned the 2017 Paczki King and Queen? It's a yearly question in the Polish community - one that's answered at the annual Paczki Ball hosted by Kiedrowski's Simply Delicious Bakery in Amherst. This year's ball marks the 20th annual paczki party for the bakery founded in 1984.
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March 31 Asia Pacific Wire & Cable Corp Ltd :
* Asia Pacific Wire & Cable announces sale of land and buildings at its Ningbo Pacific Cable subsidiary for us$8.8 million and a restatement of prior financial statements
* Asia Pacific Wire & Cable Corp Ltd - deal for a cash purchase price of RMB 60.6 million
* Asia Pacific Wire & Cable Corp Ltd - sale of Ningbo's Land and Buildings resulted in a gain of approximately us$4.2 million
* Asia Pacific Wire & Cable Corp Ltd - company is also in process of selling machinery utilized in facility
* Asia Pacific Wire & Cable - sale includes 27,000 total square meter facility used in manufacture of electronic wire and about 11 acres of adjacent land Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Mon, Apr 17: A Lethbridge man is hoping to find the mystery woman who handed him an envelope with $200 inside on his way to work last Monday. Katelyn Wilson reports.
Firefighters are at the scene of a two-alarm fire this morning at a commercial building in South San Francisco. The blaze was reported at 7:21 a.m. in the 900 block of El Camino Real, according to a fire dispatcher.
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The United States Drought Monitor has classified portions of north central and northeast South Dakota in Severe drought, including the counties of: Corson, northern Dewey, Campbell, Walworth, McPherson, Edmunds, Faulk, western Brown, and northwest Spink. Moderate drought conditions include the counties of: southern Dewey, Stanley, northern Jones, northern Lyman, Potter, Sully, Hughes, Buffalo, Hand, Hyde, eastern Brown, eastern Spink, Marshall, Day, northern Clark, and western Roberts.
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Some wildfires in western Greenland have been burning since the end of July Police in Greenland warned people to stay away from western areas of the island as wildfires scorched swathes of scrubland.
In a statement, the police said it "still discourages all traffic –- including hiking and hunting –- in two areas around Nassuttooq and Amitsorsuaq."
"The fires are not expected to end within the next few days," the statement added.
Some of the blazes have been burning since July 31.
Denmark's meteorological service BMI said the island registered its hottest-ever temperature of 24.8 degrees (77 Fahrenheit) on August 10.
Last year was Greenland's hottest on record.
The Danish territory has lost about 4,000 gigatons of ice since 1995, British researchers said in June, making ice melt on the huge island the biggest single contributor to rising sea levels.
Explore further: Greenland sets record temperatures, ice melts early
It was all good just a week ago.
50 Cent was pulled off stage by a fan at a concert and punched her on the way down. He later invited the same woman on stage to dance later on in the show. I guess he thought that would smooth things over with her. The woman, Donnetta Derr, is now lawyering up and getting ready to file a lawsuit.
According to TMZ, Ms. Derr has a law firm behind her that will not only sue 50, but it will also include the Lox and the venue, Baltimore Soundstage.
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New Year’s Walk
Many Westporters and others headed to Compo Beach today for a New Year’s Day walk. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) J.C. Martin for WestportNow.com
St. Louis, MO. October 5 – A toddler was caught in the middle of gunfire that killed a man inside a car in East St. Louis late Wednesday night.
The man, a 2-year-old and a woman were inside a car near the Eads Bridge and Riverpark Drive when they were shot at around 11 p.m., according to the Illinois State Police Department.
The man was killed in the shooting. The toddler was also shot but is expected to survive.
The Eads Bridge was closed for a short time while investigators were on the scene.
No information regarding a suspect has been released.
A police dog shows off agility during a graduation ceremony in Richmond. (Source: Richmond Police/Facebook)
Richmond police have two new officers to sniff out crime after graduating from K9 training Friday.
Zeus and Havoc completed the 14-week course alongside handlers Samuel Hernandez and Daniel Dixon. The two dogs were joined by another trainee, Draco, from Louisa County.
Draco will be getting additional training to serve as a drug detection dog.
The dogs showed off some of their skills with a demonstration at the graduation ceremony, completing an obstacle course and taking down a fleeing suspect.
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Students from preschool through high school will experience a dime rate hike in lunch prices, starting with the new school year. Sodexo, who prepares and serves all meals at Ennis Independent School District campuses, had the price increase approved by the school board. Early Childhood, elementary and intermediate schools, now $2.35, previously charged $2.25 for the standard meal, while junior and senior highers, now slated for $2.60, paid $2.50 per person. Read the full story and more in your Weekend edition of The Ennis News. Be informed, subscribe today!
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BOSTON (AP) — Federal fishing regulators say a species of food fish caught by U.S. fishermen in the Atlantic Ocean has become overfished.
The National Marine Fisheries Service says red hake have become overfished in its southern Georges Bank and mid-Atlantic stocks. The service has informed the New England Fishery Management Council that it needs to craft a plan to end the overfishing and rebuild the stock.
Red hake is a species of whitefish that has been brought to land from Maine to North Carolina over the years. The catch has fallen from more than 3.6 million pounds in 2001 to about 1 million pounds in 2016.
Most red hake come to shore in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut and New York.
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Birmingham police are asking for help identifying a man who discharged his weapon during two business robberies.
The robberies were captured on surveillance video. The first robbery occurred at 6:39 p.m. on Sept. 28 at Metro PCS, 2017 Avenue F. The second occurred at 1:50 p.m. on Sept. 30 at Matt Market, 1416 Spaulding-Ishkooda Road.
Investigators believe the same man committed both robberies. Anyone with information on the suspect is asked to call robbery Det. Butler at 205-306-1376 or 254-7777.
Carterville police are looking for a person who they said took a money from Tequila's Mexican Restaurant.
It happened around 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 11 at the restaurant at 209 W. Commercial Drive.
According to Chief Heather Reno, a male suspect took the cash from a donation box at the checkout counter.
The suspect is described as a white male wearing a blue short-sleeved shirt, dark jeans, and white tennis shoes. He was carrying a red jacket.
Call police if you recognize the suspect.
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BEDFORD, Mass., May 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Novanta Inc. (NASDAQ: NOVT) (the "Company"), a trusted technology partner to medical and advanced technology equipment manufacturers, announced today that Matthijs Glastra, Chief Executive Officer, and Robert Buckley, Chief Financial Officer, are scheduled to present at Baird's Global Consumer, Technology & Services Conference on Tuesday, June 5, 2018, in New York, NY.
An audio webcast of the presentation will be available on the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at www.novanta.com.
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (AP)  Nine men believed to be affiliated with violent gang activity have been arrested in a series of raids by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Santa Cruz Police Department.
The San Francisco Chronicle reports (http://bit.ly/2kOMJvO ) that the raids conducted early Monday capped a five-year investigation into gang violence in Santa Cruz. The raids targeted members of the MS-13 gang, also known as the Mara Salvatrucha gang.
Santa Cruz Deputy Police Chief Dan Flippo says he believes the department will be able to solve two recent homicides with the arrests made Monday.
Evidence is still being processed in connection to the arrests.
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Last we heard from Eric Thames, the former MLB washout who went to the KBO and flexed all over the league, there was cautious optimism that he could carry over some of his form to Milwaukee and maybe make the mustachioed Brewers mascot guy slide down the home run slide a few times in the major leagues. As it turns out, he’s having no problem doing so.
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Thames spent the weekend wrecking the Reds, hitting five four-baggers in the four-game series. Tonight, he put the Brewers up with a solo home run off of John Lackey. This is his fifth straight game with a homer and seventh straight game with an extra-base hit.
The season is still very young, but Thames leads the majors in home runs, OPS, and slugging percentage. It seems that he’s picking up on MLB pitching just fine.
Two more Ontario Liberal cabinet ministers have announced they won’t be running for re-election next year, including the deputy premier.
Deb Matthews, the deputy premier and advanced education minister, says she will not run again in the 2018 election, but she will continue to serve as the Liberals’ campaign co-chair.
Treasury Board President Liz Sandals says at 70 years old and having spent 30 years in elected office, she too has made the decision to retire.
The Liberals have been behind the Progressive Conservatives in the polls, but Sandals and Matthews say they believe their party will win the next election.
Economic Development Minister Brad Duguid announced last month that he would not run in next year’s provincial election.
Former environment minister Glen Murray recently left government for the private sector, and Speaker Dave Levac, the Liberal representative for Brant, and Monte Kwinter, Ontario’s oldest MPP, have also announced they won’t seek re-election.
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ISRAEL: A unique 7,000-year-old ceramic vessel from the site of Tel Tsaf in the Jordan Valley may have been used in early food rituals associated with grain storage. The site contains numerous silos that are believed to be the oldest large-scale storage containers that existed in the region at the time. Experts think the unusual pot, which is topped with red-painted clay balls and resembles a miniature silo, was used during ceremonies that preceded the placement or removal of grain. —Jason Urbanus
Gov. Holcomb announces 2018 STEM team award winners
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb announced the 2018 winners of the annual STEM Team awards.
The program recognizes four high school students for accomplishments in science, technology, engineering and math — a group of academic disciplines often referred to with the acronym STEM.
John Dalloul from Terre Haute South Vigo High School won the science award. Abraham Oliver of Brown County High School won the technology award. Megan Singer from Carmel High School won the engineering award. And Jennings County High School's Trevor Vogel is the math winner.
The program is a revamp of the Mr. and Ms. Math and Science awards, which were created under former Gov. Mitch Daniels.
Winners receive a $1,000 college scholarship and a commemorative letter jacket.
STRUTHERS, Ohio (WKBN) – The Bulldogs improve to 15-0 on the season with a 76-60 victory over the Wildcats Friday night.
Junior Braeden O’Shaughnessy led the way with 26 points for Poland. Senior Mike Diaz added 19 points, and Daniel Kramer chipped in 18.
Struthers was led in scoring by sophomore Carson Ryan, with 17 points. Senior Ryan Leonard added 14, while Isaiah Torrence had 12 for the Wildcats. Struthers will look to bounce back against Edgewood next Tuesday night.
Malawi Police in Rumphi have arrested a 25-year-old Ethiopian national Salam Ashoro for entering Malawi illegally. Rumphi police spokesperson Victor Khamisi said Ashoro was arrested at Chinyolo in Rumphi along Karonga-Mzuzu road after police received information that…
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BLACKSBURG, Va. – Cellphone video shows a ball-obsessed deer that decided to join a beach volleyball game, delighting the players as it pranced around the sand court.
Steve Keighton posted video on Facebook of the game, which happened earlier this week on the campus of Virginia Tech, according to WSLS.
“Thought we finally found a replacement on the volleyball team,” Keighton wrote, “but alas, this young buck apparently had been watching too much of the World Cup and had another sport in mind. Impressive talent nonetheless!”
A woman filming from another angle can be heard exclaiming, “Pele! World Cup deer!”
The deer seemed to play with the ball like a dog might, pawing at it and pushing it with its nose before taking off and running in a circle or jumping playfully into the air.
“This one either came from a farm or maybe lost its mother at a young age and immediately found friendly people to feed it (and play soccer with it!),” Keighton theorized.
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TORONTO — An overnight fire at an east Toronto school playground has sparked an arson investigation.
Emergency crews were called to Norman Ingram Public School shortly before 2 a.m. for reports of a fire.
Police say a play structure was destroyed by the flames.
They are asking anyone who saw or heard suspicious activity around that time to come forward.
It’s Cheyenne – Arapaho Old Settlers Reunion Time
PRCA Rodeo, Parade, Talent Show, Gospel Sing, Style Show, Carnival & Lots More
The Cheyenne Old Settlers Association are making plans for the 2017 Cheyenne & Arapaho Old Settlers Reunion. The 2017 Cheyenne & Arapaho Old Settlers Reunion will be held April 17 – 22, 2017 in Cheyenne, Oklahoma. This celebration will mark the 125th Anniversary of the actual Land Run held on April 19, 1892. The week begins with Registration at the Chamber of Commerce Tuesday – Friday 10:00-4:30 and Saturday 8:00-4:30.
CHICAGO—A fatal shooting on the West Side over the weekend was the 100th homicide of the year in Chicago, a milestone reached nearly a month later than the past two years, according to data kept by the Tribune.
A 36-year-old man was sitting in a car in the 5400 block of West Division Street in South Austin when five people walked up and opened fire about 8:45 p.m. Sunday, police said.
Last year, Chicago recorded its 100th homicide on Feb 24. In 2016, it was on Feb. 22. Both years saw the worst gun violence in two decades.
The number of shootings and homicides this year continue to be higher than other recent years. In 2015, Chicago did not record its 100th homicide until April 10; in 2014 it was April 26 and in 2013 it was April 30.
At least 454 people have been shot in Chicago this year, again lower than 2016 and 2017 but higher than 2015, 2014 and 2013, according to Tribune data.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island’s delegation has announced another round of federal funding for the state’s opioid response.
U.S. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse, and Jack Reed, along with Congressmen Jim Langevin and David Cicilline, all Democrats, say Rhode Island’s Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals will receive $2.1 million in federal funding to stem the opioid epidemic.
The funding is part of a second wave of national grants totaling $485 million from the 2016 21st Century Cures Act.
The first round of funding to Rhode island boosted prevention efforts, increased fentanyl testing and bought more than 1,300 doses of the life-saving drug Naloxone.
Whitehouse says Rhode Island lost more than 300 people in opioid -related deaths in 2017.
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Wind of change sweeping through parliament has brought out the best in MPs
Not there yet, but parliament is beginning to move in the right direction.
San Diego becomes 6th Alliance league member
SAN DIEGO (AP) — San Diego will be the site of the sixth franchise in the Alliance of American Football league that debuts next February.
The team will play at San Diego County Credit Union Stadium, the former Qualcomm Stadium that was the home of the Chargers. It joins Atlanta, Orlando, Memphis, Salt Lake City and Phoenix with teams in the new league that will begin play the weekend after the Super Bowl.
Former Rams coach Mike Martz, who led St. Louis to the NFC championship in 2001, is set to coach the team, but that won't become official for a few days.
Other Alliance coaches are Steve Spurrier in Orlando, Mike Singletary in Memphis, Brad Childress in Atlanta, Dennis Erickson in Salt Lake City, and Rick Neuheisel in Phoenix.
HAMMOND, La. — Eddy Polanco scored seven of his 19 points in the final minute to help Southeastern Louisiana fight off Central Arkansas' comeback bid for an 89-84 win on Saturday night.
Mathieu Kamba, who had a career-high 30 points, slammed home a dunk with 1:48 remaining as Central Arkansas closed to 76-75. Joshua Filmore and Polanco responded with back-to-back 3-pointers to push the advantage to 82-77. Polanco, who finished 11 of 11 from the line, then added four consecutive free throws to seal the win.
The Bears roared out to a 43-35 halftime advantage. Southeastern Louisiana opened the second half on a 17-6 run to go ahead 52-49. The Loins took the lead for good, 63-57, when Polanco scored six straight unanswered points.
Jordan Capps led the Lions (14-10, 8-3 Southland Conference) with 26 points. Filmore added 18 and Moses Greenwood chipped in 13. Marlain Veal had 11 assists and four steals.
Abuja International Airport ready for use – NCCA
The Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, runway is ready for operation and can be opened on Wednesday, this was made known by the Director-General, Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Mr Usman Muktar Muktar stated this while speaking with newsmen during an inspection of the airport’s runway on Monday in Abuja. The Abuja airport was closed …
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The storm forced most metro Atlanta school districts to let students out early which led to some confusion for parents.
The mother of a Gwinnett County student called the school district after her 7-year-old child with special needs wasn't dropped off at her assigned time. She was told she'd receive another text when the bus actually left.
Instead the child was dropped off without any notification.
"It was about 4:15 or 4:30 that I got that knock on my door. I don't know how long she was outside," said the mother. "We don't have a time frame of when she got off the bus. How long was she outside. There's little to go on."
Coleman says her daughter was confused on where to go when getting off the bus. She says the bus driver is supposed to take her back to the school if no one was at the stop.
The Gwinnett County School District says the school and the Department of Transportation will look into the situation.
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Gene Simmons is trying to trademark a hand gesture widely used as an official rock salute.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the Kiss front man filed an application on Friday with the US Patent and Trademark Office to trademark the gesture.
Simmons is claiming it for "entertainment, namely, live performances by a musical artist; personal appearances by a musical artist".
He believes it was first used on November 14, 1974 as part of Kiss' Hotter Than Hell tour.
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But the rocker faces an obstacle: John Lennon can be seen using the gesture on the cover of the 1966 Beatles single Yellow Submarine/Eleanor Rigby.
The emergency services have been dealing with a two-vehicle crash in Moray.
The accident happened on the A95 near Keith at about 08:15.
Police said initial reports suggested there were six occupants involved.
The Scottish Ambulance Service said two ambulances had been sent to the scene.
ICC prosecutor calls for arrest of Saif Gaddafi
Saif, 44, is the most prominent of the late Gaddafi’s children.
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JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) — Sewer repairs are being made in one Jackson neighborhood.
Neighbors on Daniel Circle in South Jackson said the work in that area started about a month ago with some dirt work and up until the last couple of days.
There was a large pile of dirt as high as a car piled up on the street. But now, City of Jackson workers are digging up and putting in a new pipe. That’s something that neighbor Dexter Pritchard says is needed.
“The city sewer truck has been coming here about every week for almost a month,” Pritchard said. “They came, I think it was last night they come with the sewer truck and probably cleaned the pipes out.”
The city says they’re replacing about 400 feet of sanitary sewer line that collapsed due to deterioration.
They expect the project to be done at the beginning of next week.
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The Amsterdam Police Department announced Monday a "warrant sweep" for several individuals believed to be living in Fulton County, who all reportedly have a bench warrant issued for their arrest. Police encouraged the following wanted people to turn themselves in at the Amsterdam Public Safety Building, 1 Guy Park Ave. Extension: Anyone with information as to the whereabouts of a wanted person can call the APD at 842-1100 ext.
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Carolina Story is a duo––made up of husband and wife Ben and Emily Roberts–– that has crisscrossed the country for a decade, building a sprawling grassroots fanbase enamored with the pair’s smart, self-penned, harmony-laden Americana. Today, their new album Lay Your Head Down is a highly anticipated full-length debut on Black River. They’ve graced the Grand Ole Opry stage many times, won over critics, and inked a record deal.
Boston Bruins left wing Rick Nash (second from left) struggles to gain possession of the puck as Toronto Maple Leafs' Roman Polak holds him back during Game 6 of their NHL Eastern Conference first-round playoff series on Monday in Toronto, Canada. The Maple Leafs beat the Bruins 3-1 to force a seventh game. Photo: VCG
BLOOMER – On Wednesday, January 11 from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. Dove Healthcare will host a Community Open House for their new, state-of-the-art short-term rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility on Duncan Road. A ribbon cutting ceremony will take place at 3:00 p.m.
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Not everyone works in a positive environment. Salespeople can go for days dealing with one unhappy, angry, or dissatisfied customer after another. They can experience bouts of rejection that last for weeks. But it's possible to maintain a happy mind-set, despite being surrounded by negative circumstances. According to the author of "The Happiness Advantage," only 10 percent of happiness depends on our external world. The other 90 percent depends on how our brain processes the world. So instead of focusing on the problems, mistakes, and dangers that might surround you, make a positive choice to look at and be grateful for the good things in your life.
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A tentative settlement agreement has been reached in a civil rights lawsuit in which attorneys for inmates at a Southeast Texas prison said sweltering summer heat was endangering the inmates’ health.
The inmates’ attorney, Jeff Edwards of Austin, said Friday that the Texas Department of Criminal Justice would guarantee air conditioning for 1,400 inmates of the Pack Unit covered by the lawsuit. Temporary arrangements would be made for air conditioning this summer and a permanent solution thereafter.
Prison system spokesman Jason Clark said the deal would provide additional safeguards for Pack Unit inmates susceptible to extreme heat. He said the specifics haven’t been finalized and he declined to comment further.
Edwards said U.S. District Judge Keith Ellison plans a hearing next month in Houston to approve the settlement.
The ballot initiative for a one-cent sales tax has passed 401 to 125.
Ward 1: 53 for, 21 against
Ward 2: 102 for, 32 against
Ward 3: 59 for, 14 against
Ward 4: 55 for, 25 against
Early vote: 132 for, 33 against
Malvern Mayor Brenda Weldon estimates the tax will take effect 90 days after certification.
"MrMobile" isn't just a name; it's a lifestyle. That means I normally only cover technology that takes you from your doorstep to distant destinations. But there's an awful lot of interesting tech made for the home that's cropped up over the past year that you've been asking about ... and frankly, I don't know much about any of it! So I hopped a plane to Pensacola, Florida to meet up with someone who does.
Join me as Modern Dad teaches us all about the coolest home tech of 2017, from Amazon Alexa to Google Home to something called "netatmo."
After the video, be sure to subscribe to Modern Dad on YouTube – because before you know it I'll be back on the road, and you're gonna wanna stay on top of all the stuff Modern Dad is filling his house with.
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The head of Germany's domestic intelligence agency has warned that China allegedly is using social networks to try to cultivate lawmakers and other officials as sources. From a report:
TORONTO, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index opened higher on Monday, as tensions over North Korea eased and investors returned to riskier assets, but resource stocks fell broadly as the price of safe-haven gold slipped.
The the Toronto Stock Exchange's S&P/TSX composite index rose 152.26 points, or 1.01 percent, to 15,185.64 shortly after the market opened.
Nine of the index's 10 main groups advanced. (Reporting by Solarina Ho; Editing by Bernadette Baum)
On the occasion of Pakistan's 70th Independence Day, sweets were exchanged at on Monday.
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa commenced the Independence Day proceedings by hoisting the largest flag in the history of Pakistan.
The flag was hoisted on a 400-feet pole and the size of the flag is 120 feet by 80 feet, making highest one in South Asia and the eight highest in the world.
They don't have long. It's coming. Failure is not an option when Legion's all-new season premieres April 3 on FX.
Nigerian woman and her grandson escape London fire Tragedy (Photos)
A massive fire engulfed a residential high-rise building in London on Wednesday 14 June, leaving at least 74 people injured and 12 dead. The London Fire Brigade dispatched at least 40 fire engines, 20 ambulance crews and more than 200 firefighters in an effort to battle the conflagration, at the 24-story Grenfell Tower in West […]
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From the Aberdeen Police Department:
The Aberdeen Police Department is currently investigating a kidnapping/strong armed robbery that occurred on May 29, 2018 at 645 S. Philadelphia Blvd.
The incident began when two male suspects in the Walmart Parking lot approached an elderly female victim. The suspects told the victim to get in her car and once inside, told the victim to drive them to various banks and ATM machines throughout Harford County. Blanket threats were made toward the victim that coerced her to cooperate and as a result, she turned over an undisclosed amount of money to them.
Investigators believe the two suspects are a part of an organized retail fraud group that frequently target the elderly community. If anyone knows the identity of this suspect please contact Sgt. Thaddeus Tomlinson with the Aberdeen Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division at 410-272-2121.
Bemidji Assistant Principal Makes Plea in Sex Case
Brandon Bjerknes was arrested last month after using the alias "Brett Larson" to lure young girls on social media
BEMIDJI, Minn. — The assistant principal at Bemidji Middle School has pleaded not guilty to two counts of engaging in electronic communication about sexual conduct with a child.
Brandon Bjerknes was arrested last month after using the alias “Brett Larson” to lure young girls on social media.
Authorities say the 34-year-old posed as a 13-year-old male student on Facebook and Snapchat to talk about sex with minors.
He has been placed on administrative leave by the school district.
A pretrial hearing is scheduled for May 17.
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The public is cordially invited to the second annual Alexander Jazz Invitational starting at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 7.
Members of the "AJE" -- Alexander Jazz Experience -- will host the event in the school cafeteria, located at 3314 Buffalo Road, Alexander.
Pre-sale tickets are $3 for students and $4 for adults; tickets at the door are $5.
Hear some great jazz, enjoy some refreshments and see how popular this jazz scene is.
Perfoming are:
Alexander Jazz Experience
Alexander Jazz Cadets
Warsaw Jazz Band -- directed by Phil Briatico
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich -- The 4th Meijer Classic is ready to get underway Thursday morning at Blythefield Country Club with tee times starting at 7:15 a.m..
Defending champion Sei Young Kim has 3 top ten's a win so far this season and is excited about defending.
Lydia Ko spent the last 85 weeks as the number one player in the world, this week she is number 2, Ariya Jutanugarn is now the top-ranked player in the world.
One of the featured groups out Thursday morning is Ko, Lexi Thompson and Michelle Wie teeing off at 8:32 a.m. on the number 10.
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — A capital murder charge has been dismissed against a North Texas man in the death of his 2-year-old daughter after prosecutors learned her then-5-year-old brother said he caused her death.
Anthony Michael Sanders was accused of smothering his daughter, Ellie Mae, at their home in the Fort Worth suburb of Watauga in 2015. Investigators believed Sanders held his hand over her mouth out of anger for her interrupting his computer games.
Jailed since April 2016, Sanders denied responsibility. He said he found his daughter not breathing after his son reported she wouldn’t wake up.
The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports prosecutors recently learned the boy told his mother he was responsible. Investigators say the boy cried as he told them he accidentally rolled a heavy pillow onto his sister’s face while they played and it was too heavy for him to move.
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) - An ex-physician who was convicted three times for the murder of an Alabama animal trapper was struck and killed by a vehicle in Arizona.
The Pima County medical examiner's office in Tucson confirmed Friday that 59-year-old David Nash, of Tucson, died of blunt force trauma last week.
Dr. Eric Peters says results of a toxicology report will take at least four weeks to complete.
Arizona Department of Public Safety spokesman Kameron Lee says Nash was crossing the southbound lanes of State Route 77 around 11:40 p.m. on Jan. 26 when he was hit.
Lee says there is no indication that Nash was suicidal.
Alabama authorities say Nash hired two cousins in 2011 to kill Ralph McNeil, known as "Critter Man."
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InsurTech Sure raises $8mn
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The InsurTech startup Sure has raised $8mn in a series A funding round led by New York-based investment firm IA Capital, the company said yesterday.
The funding round included participation from venture funds Menlo Ventures and ff Venture Capital and insurers Nationwide, Assurant and AmTrust. The Nationwide investment was fed through the carrier's technology investment platform, Nationwide Ventures.
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TOWNSHIP OF HUBBARD (WKOW) -- Dodge County Sheriff's deputies are investigating a crash that happened early Saturday morning in the Township of Hubbard.
According to a news release, shortly after 1:30 a.m. a 26-year-old woman from Muskego was driving a pick-up truck east on CTH S at the intersection with STH 67 didn't stop at the stop sign, crossed into the wrong lanes and crashed off the road into a tree line. The woman was possibly ejected from the car, and the car caught on fire. She was seriously hurt and taken by Flight for Life to Aurora Summit Hospital.
Investigators think alcohol was involved.
The woman was the only person in the car when it crashed, investigators say.
MIAMI (AP) — Gloria Estefan says her mother, Gloria Fajardo, has died at age 88.
The Grammy Award-winning singer announced the death on her Instagram account Wednesday.
Estefan says her mother died Tuesday. She didn't give a cause of death, but in previous Instagram posts, family members said Fajardo had been in the hospital for more than a month.
Fajardo was a Cuban teacher who fled with her husband to the United States in 1959 and settled in Miami when Fidel Castro rose to power and Estefan was only a toddler.
Fajardo received a standing ovation at one of her last public appearances, the February debut concert of Gloria Estefan's daughter.
In addition to Estefan, Fajardo is survived by a second daughter, Estefan's two children, and Estefan's grandson.
Matt and Zach talk about the football series between Wisconsin and Notre Dame, the impact of Jack Cichy’s injury and whether he should try for a sixth-year of eligibility, and answer your Twitter questions.
1:35 to 4:01 — Notre Dame has struggled recently but it’s still Notre Dame.
6:55 to 8:19 — Matchup would be more fun at Camp Randall and Notre Dame Stadium
8:41 to 12:57 — Alternate uniforms for Wisconsin/Notre Dame games
14:42 to 24:26 — Should Jack Cichy pursue a 6th year of eligibility? And Bernie talks about how he handled a season-ending injury his senior year.
27:54 to 28:51 — Bernie on the time a teammate crashed his moped and went flying through the window of a car.
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Britney Spears plans to continue her Las Vegas residency after the mass shooting at the Route 91 Harvest Festival.
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Spears posted a message to her social media accounts letting fans know that the show must go on. “We’ll get through this together. See you Wednesday,” she wrote adding the hashtag #VegasStrong.
Spears will be performing her Britney: Piece of Me residency at Planet Hollywood through December.
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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. — Chesterfield Police have asked for help in their investigation into a fatal motorcycle crash.
Michael S. Griffin, 53, was killed Sunday afternoon when he lost control of his motorcycle, along the 14000 block of Beach Road, and crashed into the woods.
“Police continue their investigation into this crash and ask that anyone with information about this crash contact the Traffic Safety Section at 804-748-1785,” a Chesterfield Police spokesperson said.
Friends and family of Mr. Griffin can share memories and photos here.
After running shuttles and mini-buses for five years since his company's creation, Aly Goldenberg, vice president of Best Trails & Travel, Brooklyn, NY, saw market demand in 2000 shifting toward charter business. Rather than a simple business expansion, Goldenberg saw this as an opportunity to distinguish Best Trails & Travel from its competitors in the charter market and cater to high-end customers.
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Donald Trump definitely has his list of enemies, to say the least. It seems like even dogs are joining the anti-Trump protests.
One rescue dog from Mexico definitely wasn’t here for the current commander-in-chief. Check out the Chihuahua’s message below.
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Pennsylvania Congressman Mike Kelly gained some attention last week for comments he made about former President Barack Obama.
During a Mercer County Republican dinner, Representative Kelly said the former president was remaining in DC "to run a shadow government that is going to totally upset the new agenda".
21 News spoke with the Congressman on Monday and asked him to clarify his remarks. "The most important thing that I commented on last week, was getting the economy rolling, making America great again and getting more people back to work. That is my main concern," said Representative Kelly.
Last week, a spokesperson for the Congressman issued a statement saying Representative Kelly does not believe that President Obama is personally operating a shadow government.
BALLARI: As the Congress succeeded in taking former Hospet MLA Anand Singh into its fold, the BJP has settled the score by wooing senior Congress leader Hiral Ranganagouda Gaviappa. A native of Hosapete, who is said to be primarily responsible for bringing Siddaramaiah into Congress, Gaviappa is all set to join the BJP.
Sources close to Gaviappa said he has already received the green signal from BJP president Amit Shah and is leaving for New Delhi on Saturday where he will meet Shah along with Union Minister Prakash Javadekar and party state president B S Yeddyurappa.
Gaviappa was Hosapete MLA once (independent) and he had joined the Congress at the behest of S M Krishna when latter was the chief minister.
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Stamford man Steven Rigby has been successfully prosecuted by South Kesteven District Council for contravening food hygiene regulations at the Hare and Hounds public house at Greatford, and left with a bill of nearly £6,000.
Rigby, as the food business operator, pleaded guilty to failing to keep kitchen and food preparation areas clean and maintaining them in good repair and condition.
He also failed to put adequate procedures in place to control pests and failed to ensure that food was fit for human consumption.
Rigby, of Rutland Road, Stamford, was fined £900 with a £90 surcharge and ordered to pay costs of £5,000.
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HARARE – First Lady Grace Mugabe has returned to seek medical attention in
South Africa after injuries to her leg persisted, President Robert Mugabe
said.
Speaking at a Gwanda youth rally yesterday, the 93-year-old leader said
Grace had been complaining that the leg was painful. Grace was injured at
the Harare International Airport recently, after Mugabe’s chauffeur set
the car in motion before she was properly settled in.
“The first lady unfortunately could not be with us today here because she
is in South Africa at the doctors. She was complaining that the leg she
injured at the airport during the accident was giving her problems. It
seems that the problem is taking time to heal, however, we are expecting
her today if all goes well there,” he said.
Out actor Colton Haynes revealed this week that he lost his virginity at 13.
“I lost my virginity at 13 to a girl and a guy,” Haynes told Andy Cohen on his SiriusXM radio show. “I've never said that before.”
“The girl was two years older than me, and the guy was, I would say, around 16. … Everyone participated. It was a real first time. It was exciting,” he said, then clarified that the encounters were separate.
He added that he's dated both men and women.
Haynes, whose credits include Arrow and Teen Wolf, came out gay in 2015. The 28-year-old is currently engaged to floral designer Jeff Leatham, 47.
He also told Cohen that he was told that he “could not be gay” in Hollywood and that his management team tried to set him up with women.
“It was like a Tab Hunter situation. It was really horrible,” Haynes said, referring to the Hollywood star who remained closeted throughout the height of his career.
Tuesday on Fox Business Channel’s “Varney & Co.” Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-TX) said Democrats calls to abolish the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency were calls for “anarchy.”
Gohmert said, “It’s a call for anarchy. And, it’s amazing that it has caught on and has been spreading even among what were thought to be mainstream Democrats. I mean, it’s insane. If you don’t have borders, you don’t have a country. And, when you’re a welfare state like the U.S. has become, it is just a giant sucking sound from all over the world.”
He added, “You can’t control it, and it means anarchy. It means might makes right and then that, ultimately, leads to a totalitarian dictator coming in and rounding up the military, taking over. It’s the way countries end, and a new dictatorship begins. You call for anarchy, and then you get a dictator.”
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A bevy of about a dozen swans landed in a reservoir in Marsalforn valley this morning, attracting many people to the area to enjoy the unusual event.
Policemen were also on site to deter illegal hunting.
The swans are believed to have migrated further south than normal because of cold weather in Europe.
SUBURBAN WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Firefighters extinguished an apartment fire in suburban West Palm Beach on Saturday.
At 11:40 a.m., Palm Beach County Fire Rescue crews received a report of a fire on the 900 block of Cotton Bay Drive East.
First arriving crews reported smoke from the second floor of the building.
Firefighters quickly entered the building, located the flames and worked to extinguish them.
The American Red Cross is assisting two occupants that were displaced by the fire.
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Photos have shown the moment the controversial former Big Brother Naija housemate, Cee-C was presented with the cheque of N2 million.
Shortly after her arrival in Nigeria last night, Cee-C, the first runner-up of the 2018 Big Brother Naija reality show, was presented with a cheque of N2m from her fans after missing out on the grand prize.
New photos have shown the moment this happened.
It will be recalled that fans gave Cee-C the cheque at the airport after she landed in Lagos from South Africa to rousing welcome from her many fans as well as her family members.
The young lady’s father was also on ground to receive her upon her arrival.
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A living breathing version of the oft-told “a horse walks into a bar…” joke took place in the Nottinghamshire village of Selston on July 3. The piebald horse was brought into the Selston Working Men’s Institute and Club on July 3 while the England versus Colombia game at the 2018 World Cup was taking place. In the video shared to Facebook by Emma Olden, the steed appears to have gotten the best spot in the pub, though the horse doesn’t look to have been overly concerned with the on-field action in Russia. Credit: Emma Olden via Storyful
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Chelsea transfer news: Robert Lewandowski has expressed is desire to leave Bayern Munich
The prolific Pole has sparked a frantic scramble for his signature after announcing he wants to quit the German giants.
His agent Pini Zahavi has strong links with Chelsea and owner Roman Abramovich and claims “almost all the top clubs” want the 29-year-old.
Zahavi said: “Robert feels that he needs a change and a new challenge in his career.
“Those in charge at Bayern are aware of this.
“Robert’s motives are not money or a specific club as almost all the top clubs would like to have the best striker in the world in their ranks.
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The Boston Celtics just might be getting back a big part of its rotation on Tuesday night. Marcus Smart is cleared to play and could see the floor on Tuesday night if he has a good day of practice. Smart tore a tendon in his right thumb on March and initial reports were unclear if he would even be able to play again this year.
He had thumb surgery in mid-March and hoped to return sometime in the playoffs. That timetable shortened to sometime before the end of April, which lines up with him jumping into Boston’s first round series against the Milwaukee Bucks.
Celtics coach Brad Stevens said on Tuesday morning that Smart is officially cleared for practice and, if he responds well to contact in the run-up to the game he’ll be in the lineup for a pivotal Game 5
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Humberside Police have released a picture of a man they want to speak to over suspected criminal damage.
The force have issued an appeal after Sewell Petrol Station, in Cottingham , suffered criminal damage on September 25.
They have posted a CCTV picture of a man they want to speak to in relation to the crime.
They tweeted: “We’d like to speak to this man in connection with suspected criminal damage at Sewell Petrol Station, Cottingham, on 25/06/17.”
Anybody with any other information or who can help identify the man should ring Humberside Police on non-emergency number 101, quoting reference number 16/15111/17.”
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Herrera is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Diamondbacks.
Herrera had started 16 straight games after sitting twice in the opening five. His hot start (.329/.369/.456) is giving him one of the few true everyday roles in the Phillies' lineup, but he'll still get the occasional day off. He sits Tuesday as the Phillies face a tough lefty in Robbie Ray, with Aaron Altherr playing center field in his place.
A new business has opened in Wapakoneta and for Ashley Green it's a dream come true.
“I wanted to start the business because this has been my dream since I graduated beauty school 6 years ago,” Green said. “I always knew I wanted to run my own business and have my own hair salon one day.”
Green said bringing Brailyn's Hair Studio to fruition was not exceptionally difficult. She already had a plan and... For more on this story and others pick up a copy of the Wapakoneta Daily News.
A whisky decanter shaped in the form of Thor’s hammer has been stolen from a Viking-themed bar in Melbourne's CBD by a group of brazen middle-aged men.
The item, which weighs around eight kilograms and is about 60 centimetres long, is one of two that were custom-built by Sam Bloomfield, who has made weapons for the Lord of the Rings films.
CCTV footage captured of the five men police want to speak to in relation to the theft of Thor's hammer. Photo: Victoria Police
While it remains unclear if group were working for Thor's enemy Loki, police say two middle-aged men entered Mjølner, a Viking-themed bar and restaurant, on Hardware Street on Saturday night and had a couple drinks before leaving the venue.
But they returned later the same evening with three other friends in tow telling staff "we came back for the hammer".
The hammer, which "emits mystical blasts of energy", is crucial to Thor’s superhero powers, Victoria Police said in a statement on Thursday.
Edmonton police are on the hunt for a suspect who allegedly stabbed a man during a road rage incident last month.
Police said Monday they would like to speak with anyone who witnessed the altercation, which occurred around 11:40 p.m. on Dec. 17 in the area of 75th Street and 78th Avenue.
A 37-year-old man received severe stab wounds in an altercation with another driver, police said. He was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
The suspect’s vehicle is described as a silver or grey pickup truck. The suspect left the scene of the stabbing before police arrived.
Anyone with information about the case is asked to call police. A news release was unclear why police waited more than two weeks to ask for the public’s assistance.
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The Vegas Golden Knights jumped to an early lead in the Stanley Cup Final with a 6-4 win over the Washington Capitals. The series continues on Wednesday night in Las Vegas.
Here are some of the best bets for Game 2.
Note: All odds via Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook as of May 30.
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Wednesday, May 30, 8 p.m. ET in Las Vegas
Editor's Picks Four questions for the Capitals heading into Game 2 Do you buy Alex Ovechkin's "nerves" argument from Game 1? Who needs to step up in Game 2? We hit the big topics here.
Putting the Golden Knights in context How unlikely is it that the Golden Knights are in the Stanley Cup Final? We compare the Vegas season with the other long-odd title runs of recent years, including that of Leicester City in the EPL.
Five things we learned in Game 1 of the Cup Final Vegas' fourth line was electrifying, the refs largely swallowed their whistles and the pregame show didn't disappoint. What will carry over to Game 2? 2 Related
An attendee interacts with an illuminated panel at Google stand during the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, March 1, 2017. REUTERS/Paul Hanna
MILAN Italy and Alphabet Inc's Google are close to reaching a deal to settle a tax dispute, the head of the Italian tax authority Rossella Orlandi told Italian newspaper La Repubblica.
"We are very close to a solution with Google," Orlandi said.
Italy is looking at a proposal from Google to pay between 270 million and 280 million euros to settle a tax dispute, a source close to the matter said in January.
Last year Italian tax police alleged that Google had evaded paying taxes worth 227 million euros ($248 million) between 2009 and 2013 in a move which was said could result in heavy punitive fines.
In the interview with La Repubblica, Orlandi also said the government is reviewing the business of internet platforms for home rentals such as Airbnb Inc.
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The West Village Patch reports that the Gay Men’s Health Crisis, the monumental group that helped raise awareness about the AIDS health epidemic, is marking its 35th anniversary with a march to NYC’s new AIDS Memorial.
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College swimming is back in full force this week. Below is a list of meets we’ll be covering at SwimSwam. If we missed any, please leave it in the comments and we’ll get it added!
Alesha (Olesen) Breckon began her swimming career when her parents put a pool in the back yard. They enrolled Alesha and her brother in the local summer league in an effort to make sure they were "water safe." At the end of the summer, she joined Blue Tide Aquatics in …
Will not drown. Does not burn. It's coming. Legion returns for an all-new season April 3 on FX.
The Riverdale cast talks about their experience shooting the musical episode “A Night to Remember,” from the Paleyfest Red Carpet! Catch new episodes of Riverdale, Wednesdays at 8 on CW56!
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"Brazilian President Michel Temer said on Monday some of his cabinet ministers are likely to resign after being placed under investigation in a massive corruption probe, as he seeks to draw a line under a scandal threatening his sweeping fiscal reforms. Last week a Supreme Court justice opened investigations into eight ministers (nearly a third of Temer's cabinet) after they were accused of wrongdoing by executives of engineering group Odebrecht SA [ODBES.UL] in plea bargain testimonies. The ministers under investigation include close advisers such as Temer's chief of staff Eliseu Padilha, considered key to negotiations on a landmark pension reform to rein in government spending and runaway public debt." (04/17/17)
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Police recover stolen car from Missouri River — no one inside, owner reported safe
Almaz Kenenbayev became the Speaker of Bishkek City Council. The secret voting was held today at its extraordinary session.
The candidate should have collected at least half of the votes of the deputies of the council that is 23. At least 25 its members voted for Kenenbayev, 13- against, and three more abstained. Four ballots were invalidated due to absence of people’s deputies.
Almaz Kenenbayev was born on June 6, 1976. He has three higher educations: KSNU — accounting, KNU — jurisprudence, APKR — management of MBA.
He was the deputy of the last two convocations of BCC, leader of SDPK faction, leader of the majority coalition of the Bishkek City Council, was a speaker in the previous convocation.
Former Speaker Kanatbek Muzuraliyev (from Respublika — Ata Jurt faction) prematurely resigned after the SDPK faction expressed the wish to withdraw him from his post.
Randall Lorenz discovered he was adopted at the age of 16. He has been searching for his biological parents using DNA tests and genealogy websites for decades. After years of research, Lorenz has found his possible niece and meets her for the first time in Eagle.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Two climbers have set a speed record for ascending the famous Nose route of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park, one of the world's most technical and dangerous verticals.
Alex Honnold and his climbing partner Tommy Caldwell on Wednesday raced up the nearly 90-degree, 2,900-foot (884-meter) precipice in 2 hours 10 minutes 15 seconds.
The pair broke the previous record set last October by nearly 10 minutes.
Fellow climber Hans Florine, who once held the Nose record, watched Wednesday's attempt from below. He says Honnold and Caldwell were moving so fast he knew by the halfway point that they would set a record.
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Park Ranger Scott Gedimen congratulated the pair, calling them world-class climbers who work tirelessly to advocate on behalf of Yosemite and all public lands.
Hollywood entertainer Kevin Spacey is now facing three new sexual assault allegations dating back to 1996. Mr Spacey faced claims of sexual misconduct last year, which spanned his 11 years working at London's Old Vic Theatre.
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Charles Cooke scored 18 points and Dayton cruised to an 85-63 victory over Saint Louis on Tuesday night for its fifth straight win.
The Flyers (20-5, 11-2 Atlantic 10) have won eight of their last nine games, and remain tied with VCU atop the conference standings. Saint Louis (9-17, 4-9) has lost two of its last three.
Cooke was 7 of 9 from the floor and made four 3-pointers. Josh Cunningham had 12 points and Scoochie Smith added 10 points and five assists for Dayton, which shot 57 percent from the field (28 of 49) and 50 percent from long range.
Davell Roby scored 18 points to lead Saint Louis.
Dayton opened on an 18-4 run and led 41-17 at halftime. The Flyers shot 61 percent (14 of 23) in the first half while the Billikens shot just 7 of 28 from the field (25 percent) and committed eight turnovers. Dayton stretched its lead to 36 points with 11:47 remaining.
Green House (FREDERICK) with 202 points head the standing going into today’s Bequia Anglican Primary School Annual Athletics Championships at the Clive Tannis Playing Field in Port Elizabeth. Second is Red House (HERCULES) with 195 points and Yellow House (LEWIS) third on 185 points.
The Championship had scheduled to start at 9:00 this morning.
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(WTNH) — In this week’s Ask the Lawyer segment, we are talking about sex scandals involving teachers with New Haven-based attorney Tara Knight.
On Friday, we learned of the arrest of a New Haven high school teacher, charged with having a sexual relationship with a student. The day before that, a report came out that accused 12 former teachers at Choate Rosemary Hall of allegedly sexually abusing students dating back to the 1960’s.
No charges have been made in the Choate case which begs the question: how does the statute of limitations affect cases of sexual abuse?
We also asked the lawyer what kind of evidence police need to make those types of arrests, as well as how someone can defend themself against those types of allegations.
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Employees of a disaster recovery accounting firm donated almost $30,000 to Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush's re-election campaign days after his agency signed a nearly $13.5 million contract with the company to help manage the state's Hurricane Harvey response.
Bush's office is overseeing the housing rebuild post-Harvey and agreed to the contract in October with Horne LLP. Three days later, 34 Horne officials collectively donated $27,500.
The story was first reported by the Texas Tribune.
Land office spokeswoman Brittany Eck says Horne won the bid after scoring highest among four finalist firms according to metrics measuring experience, project cost and adherence to schedule, which the agency uses when choosing contractors.
Ash Wright, the Bush campaign's political director, called the donations "the biggest non-story in the history of non-stories."
THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) - A court in northern Greece has convicted a Syrian refugee of having been a fighter with the Islamic State group in Syria, and sentenced him to eight years' imprisonment.
The Komotini court acquitted the man Monday of murder and explosives-related charges concerning his alleged activities with the group, his lawyer said.
The 33-year-old has not been identified pending his appeal.
The man denied any link with IS, saying he had belonged to the Free Syrian Army armed opposition group.
He was arrested in October after applying for asylum in Greece, when authorities found pictures of military activity on his mobile phone.
The man entered Greece as a refugee from Turkey with his wife and two children, reaching the Aegean Sea island of Leros by boat in 2016.
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Here’s what bookies say
Jacob Rees-Mogg is being heavily backed to become the next permanent leader of the Conservatives with Ladbrokes.
In a week of increased scrutiny on Theresa May’s position of both leader of her country and party, political punters are placing serious cash on Rees-Mogg becoming the next leader of the Tories, and the bookies have been forced to trim his odds into 4/1 (from 5/1).
Michael Gove (8/1) has also been a popular bet in recent days, along with 20/1 outsider Dominic Raab.
Jessica Bridge of Ladbrokes said: “Rees-Mogg may be playing it cool, but money keeps coming in on him taking over the reins and his odds have been cut accordingly.”
Ladbrokes latest betting for next permanent leader of the Conservatives:
Jacob Rees-Mogg 4/1
Boris Johnson 7/1
Michael Gove 8/1
Andrea Leadsom 10/1
Amber Rudd 12/1
Jeremy Hunt 14/1
Gavin Williamson 16/1
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First Quality Finance Company, Inc. -- Moody's says First Quality's nonwovens divestiture is credit positive; ratings unaffected
March 31Suzhou China Create Special Material Co Ltd :
* Sees Q1 FY 2017 net profit to increase by 40 percent to 80 percent, or to be 10.0 million yuan to 12.8 million yuan
* Says Q1 FY 2016 net profit was 7.1 million yuan
* The reasons for the forecast are increased gross profit of appearance composite material for household appliance and contribution from unit's factoring business
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Certain aspects of nutrition can be highly individualized. Take breakfast for example. After generation of parents telling us it’s the most important meal of the day, a study published in the journal Appetite indicates that people should follow their instincts when it comes to their morning meal. The leaders of the experiment took a group of non-breakfast eaters and had half of them continue with their eating habits while the other half ate a typical breakfast composed of 260 calories, mostly from carbs.
In one month, the morning eaters added more than a pound of bodyweight, and almost all of it was in the form of fat. Unless you hit the weights in the morning, in which case you should consume some form of peri-workout calories, feel free to skip breakfast. If you do crave a morning meal, make sure it has some protein in it.
Empathy for anyone who looses their income, it has happened to me in the past, through no fault of my own I was made redundant, just like millions of others have been.
YEs you feel like the worst kind of man, cannot provide for your family.
As a professional Rugby player the job pool is very limited, but life is not fair and throws these things at you, like ooo's of others I had to retrain to find employment.
So hooligan 27 stop feeling sorry for one man, he was lucky and got to carry on doing the thing he likes. It would not have been the end of the world if he had to relocate to secure employment, again like several million others in this world have done.
NEW YORK — Hundreds of public school teachers in New York City have landed tickets to the hottest show on Broadway.
Some 400 teachers from schools in all five boroughs will attend Wednesday night’s performance of the sold-out, Tony Award-winning musical “Hamilton.”
The teachers were selected by the city’s Department of Education and via a lottery held by Teach For America-New York, a nonprofit educational organization. Barclays is also involved in the performance for educators through a partnership with the organization and the Education Department.
The Broadway show’s organizers hope the musical’s message of diversity and inclusiveness will resonate with educators and their students.
The teachers going to the show are educators who teach a variety of subjects in schools across the city.
Daughter of the late NAFDAC Boss, Dora Akunyili over the weekend said ‘I Do’ to her heartrob at a wedding ceremony held in Anambra state.
The former NAFDAC boss’ daughter, Somto who was reported t have been in a 4-yar-lng relationship with her man Chinonso Azuzu before the couple decided to make all plans official in a ceremony held in Agulu, Anambra state.
Present at the joyous event were the former governor of Anambra state, Peter Obi and several other dignitaries.
The church wedding was held at the Madona Catholic Church, Agulu, Anambra state where the bride’s father, Chike Akunili walked her down the aisle and gave her hand away in marriage.
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LODI — The Lodi Police Department reports all railroad crossing arms in Lodi were malfunctioning during the Monday morning commute.
In a post on Facebook, Lodi officials recommended travelers use alternate routes and cited Kettleman Lane and Turner Road as options.
As of 9 a.m., the police department could not say when the crossing arms would be repaired, but did report the railroad was notified of the malfunction.
CHITTAGONG, Bangladesh — Roshen Silva hit his maiden century as Sri Lanka reached 612-4 and a 99-run first-innings lead over Bangladesh at lunch on the fourth day of the opening test on Saturday.
After resuming on 504-3, the visitors added 109 runs in the session to surpass 600 and eclipse England's 599-6 (declared) against Bangladesh in 2010 for the highest innings total at the venue.
Silva, playing in just his second test, scored 109 to become the third batsman of the Sri Lankan innings after Kusal Mendis (196) and Dhananjaya de Silva (173) to make a century.
Silva's hundred came off 197-balls, with six boundaries and a six.
The man who sold heroin in Huntington last year connected to more than 20 overdoses was sentenced Monday afternoon to spend more than 18 years in prison by a federal judge. Bruce Griggs, 22, of Akron, Ohio, was sentenced to 220 months after an earlier guilty plea to the crime of federal distribution of heroin.
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Jones totaled three tackles (all solo), including a sack in the Steelers' overtime win against the Browns on Sunday.
Jones finishes this regular season with 41 tackles (29 solo), including the one sack. He also had two forced fumbles, a fumble recovery and an interception. Pittsburgh will next face the Dolphins in the playoffs for the first time since the 1984 AFC championship game.
This will mark the first location for the Des Moines market and the fourth location for Iowa. Capriotti's is most famous for its 40-year nightly tradition of slow-roasting whole, all-natural turkeys in-house and hand-shredding them each morning to feature in a variety of fan-favorite subs.
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Maggie Trejo Supercenter will be hosting Pancho Clos on Sunday, December 17, 2017, from 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
The American G.I. Forum co-hosts this annual city-wide presentation of Pancho Clos each year. This holiday program provides holiday cheer, goodies, and a chance for kids to tell Pancho Clos their Christmas wishes.
The Lubbock Chapter of the American G.I. Forum founded the "Pancho Clos" concept in 1971, and they continue to co-sponsor this event with the Maggie Trejo Supercenter. Area families and their children are invited to join in the festivities for this traditional Christmas event. Admission is free!
Maggie Trejo Supercenter is located at 3200 Amherst Street. The center is open Monday – Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. For more information, call 806-767-2705.
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AJ McLean offers Aaron Carter help with rehab "I've been down that road, I've come out the other end, you know?" McLean said. "I'm sober today, but at the same time, it's a lot of work. I am...
Backstreet Boys, Florida Georgia Line reunite The two powerhouse acts are teaming up for a "CMT Crossroads" episode airing Aug. 30.
Florida Georgia Line learned to dance from Nick Carter The country music duo teamed up with the Backstreet Boys on the single, "God, Your Mama, and Me."
The St. Louis Cardinals and Community Coffee are teaming up once again to present fans with a special discount ticket offer. On sale now, fans can purchase tickets for just $5 to watch the Cardinals take on the Chicago White Sox on May 1-2 or the Minnesota Twins on May 7-8. The $5 tickets will be available while supplies last. I would hurry!! Tickets are limited to eight per customer.
To purchase tickets, or for more information, visit cardinals.com/communitycoffee. Community Coffee is the proud coffee partner of the St. Louis Cardinals.
The Reserve Bank said on Friday it had not given banks any instructions on their relationships with KPMG as a result of a scandal involving the auditing firm.
Sources told Reuters last week that the central bank had told top South African lenders they cannot fire KPMG, because this might undermine financial stability.
"The South African Reserve Bank would like to state categorically that it has not instructed banks on what steps they should, or should not take, with regards to their contracts with KPMG," the central bank said in a statement.
KPMG sacked its South African leadership last month after it said it had found work done for companies owned by the Gupta family, who are close friends of President Jacob Zuma, "fell considerably short" of its standards.
The Guptas and Zuma have denied any wrongdoing.
The Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force, General David Goldfein, on Monday attended the Israeli Air Force change of command ceremony at the Tel Nof Air Base.
General Goldfein awarded the Legion of Merit (degree of Commander) to outgoing Israeli Air Force Commander Maj. General Amir Eshel. He also met with incoming Israeli Air Force Commander Maj. Gen. Amikam Norkin.
URBANA, Ill. (WAND) - The Edge-Scott Fire Protection District was called to Reynolds Towing in Urbana for reports of a car on fire. When crews arrived, they found one vehicle engulfed in flames.
The fire was quickly extinguished and no injuries were reported.
Edge-Scott Fire Protection District is a volunteer fire department located in Urbana, Illinois serving unincorporated areas of the city.
The Trump administration announced on Wednesday a slate of new sanctions on an Iranian-backed terror organization and its top allies in the Hamas movement, according to an announcement that is being viewed as part of an effort to disrupt the Islamic Republic’s terror networks operating on the border of Israel.
The sanctions target a lethal Iranian-funded terror outfit based in the Gaza Strip and West Bank territories that has, at Iran’s direction, targeted the Jewish state for terror attacks in recent years.
The Trump administration also slapped new sanctions on Ismail Haniyeh, one of the Hamas movement’s top political figures who has helped orchestrate and carry out terror attacks on Israel.
The new sanctions represent an effort by the Trump administration to sever the ties between Iran and Hamas militants operating in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, which have served as a key plotting ground for militants seeking to target the Jewish state.
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The Floyd Mayweather-Conor McGregor superfight is set for Aug. 26 in Las Vegas.
The early odds favor the undefeated Mayweather, who will bring a 49-0 record into the bout, which will be contested over 12 rounds at the weight of 154 pounds.
Boxing Saturday, August 26, 2017 at Las Vegas, Nevada Conor McGregor +700
Floyd Mayweather, Jr -1100 — Jeff Sherman (@golfodds) June 14, 2017
In layman's terms, you would have to bet $1,100 on Mayweather to win $100.
A similar bet on McGregor would return $700 profit.
This #Pavard strike
Napoli have entered the race for Benjamin Pavard, according to sources from Italy. The Corriere dello Sport write that the Stuttgart defender is on the Partenopei’s radar. He could be a replacement for Elsei Hysaj, who is being repeatedly linked to Chelsea.He is also wanted by Arsenal and Tottenham, and scored an absolute belter recently in the 4-3 win over Argentina.For more news, views and features, visit our homepage.
Learn about the history and character of some of the world's greatest wine regions and get some travel inspiration for 2017. All the photos below are taken from the 'Joy of Terroir' pages of Decanter magazine and featuring stunning shots of vineyards from heady heights of Argentina to the heart of Champagne.
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Leah Messer's twins Ali and Aleeah love playing on the same sporting team (cheerleader days!), and now the Teen Mom 2 gals are taking up a brand-new hobby. Two words: Batter up!
"Ali & Aleeah ready for their small opening season ceremony & first game! Let's go girls! #GoodLuck #Softball #CoachPitch #ClendeninStrong #AAA," the mama of three captioned the Instagram image, which features the sisters ready to take the field in their pink uniforms (with matching ribbons). Future Dottie Hinson and Kit Keller, anyone? (League of Their Own reference, FYI).
In addition, the "softball mom" took a moment with her mini-mes at the springtime event and gushed that they are her "whole world."
Here's hoping the gals earned a W during their inaugural match! Wish Ali and Aleeah luck as they continue to play, and for a fun cheering-themed rewind, check out the TM2 kiddos in the video below.
Aug 14(Reuters) - Chengdu Hongqi Chain Co Ltd
* Says it changes accounting policy regarding government subsidies, effective June 12
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/ZWEFSj
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Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark returns the ball to Daria Kasatkina of Russia during the St. Petersburg Ladies Trophy-2018 tennis tournament match in St.Petersburg, Russia. | AP
ST. PETERSBURG: Australian Open champion Caroline Wozniacki's lost to Daria Kasatkina 7-6 (2), 6-3 in the quarterfinals of the St. Petersburg Ladies Trophy on Friday.
Kasatkina came back from a break down to win the first set in a tiebreaker before speeding to a 3-0 lead over the top-ranked Wozniacki in the second set.
The eighth-seeded Kasatkina, the last Russian left in the draw, will face France's Kristina Mladenovic in Saturday's semifinals. Mladenovic defeated Katerina Siniakova 6-4, 6-3.
Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic continued her strong wild-card run with a 6-0, 6-2 win over French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko.
Kvitova's will face Julia Goerges of Germany, who defeated Russian qualifier Elena Rybakina 6-3, 6-3.
A Madison man is charged with two felonies after sheriff's deputies and federal agents served a search warrant at his home and found child pornography, authorities said.
Randall Edward Miller, 53, is charged with two counts of possession of child pornography, records show. He was released from the Madison County Jail on $40,000 bail.
Miller was arrested Friday when authorities served the warrant on the 100 block of Silver Creek Circle in Madison, said Lt. Donny Shaw. Investigators seized computers and other electronic devices, the lieutenant said.
"This is a continuing investigation and no further information is available for release at this time," Shaw wrote in a news release.
If convicted, Miller faces up to 20 years in prison and a lifetime on the sex-offender registry.
Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature, and Fellow of the Royal Historical Society Sir Max Hastings, journalist, editor, historian and author, speaks at the Gen. Graves B. Erskine Distinguished Lecture Series at the Warner Center, Marine Corps University, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Jan. 18, 2017. The series was established in February 1984 and was instrumental in the development of modern Marine Corps professional military education. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Yasmin D. Perez)
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Backers of effort to recall Democratic lawmakers to appeal
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Republican backers of an effort to recall two Democratic state lawmakers say they will appeal a judge's ruling that the recalls failed to gather enough valid voter signatures.
Attorneys for the group of Nevada residents who launched the recall effort, including former GOP Assemblyman Stephen Silberkraus, filed a notice in court Wednesday that they intend to appeal to the state Supreme Court.
The group's attorney Dan Stewart did not immediately respond to a message seeking comment.
The controversial recalls of state Sens. Nicole Cannizzaro and Joyce Woodhouse jeopardized Democratic control of the state Senate.
The recall backers did not make any allegation of misconduct but instead cited the senators' political stances on issues like taxes.
The Nevada Senate Democrats say the recalls were doomed from the beginning and have wasted tens of thousands in taxpayer dollars.
SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of — The chairman of South Korea’s Asiana Airlines has apologized for inflight meal service disruptions and a reported suicide at a meal supplier.
Park Sam-koo, chairman of the country’s second-largest air carrier, said he felt a moral responsibility after the boss of the company that had been supplying the meals killed himself, according to media reports citing police.
The apology came as criticism mounted following the reports, which linked the apparent suicide to pressure from Asiana on its caterer.
Asiana Airlines said 114 out of 310 flights had left South Korea without meals since Sunday. Most were short-haul flights to Asian destinations.
The problems arose after the airline tried to change its meal catering service.
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – Non-stop flights between Buffalo and Albany will begin next year.
The New York Governor’s Office announced that the new flight by OneJet will run two times per day beginning February 1, 2018.
Flights between Buffalo Niagara International Airport and Albany International Airport will be as follows:
BUF to ALB: departing 7:00 a.m. ET; arriving 7:55 a.m. ET
ALB to BUF: departing 8:20 a.m. ET; arriving 9:20 a.m. ET
BUF to ALB: departing 4:50 p.m. ET; arriving 5:45 p.m. ET
ALB to BUF: departing 6:10 p.m. ET; arriving 7:10 p.m. ET
OneJet will also offer new service between Buffalo and Raleigh-Durham International Airport in North Carolina.
This summer, the company began offering direct flights from Albany to Pittsburgh.
April 10 Cargill Inc:
* Golden Growers Cooperative - co, Cargill,American Crystal Sugar Co entered into consent agreement dated as of April 4, to be effective on Jan 1, 2018
* Golden Growers Cooperative - agreement relating to lease of progold's wet-milling facility to Cargill, co's interest in Progold Ltd Liability Co
* Golden Growers Cooperative -Progold,Cargill entered into second amended facility lease and Cargill,American Crystal entered into option agreement as of April 4
* Golden Growers Cooperative -under consent agreement, co approves, consents to transfer of 50pct interest in progold from American Crystal to Cargill in event cargill exercises its option Source text:(bit.ly/2orYCdx) Further company coverage:
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has urged District Collector T.N. Hariharan to initiate action against a Corporation Councillor (ward 49) and her husband for illegally extracting ground water for commercial purposes.
In a petition, AAP’s State Coordinator for West Zone S. Mohammed Rafi said even though the malpractice has been going on for years. “No action has been taken against them,” he said. Alleging that the councillor and her husband were commercially exploiting the ground water in Ramadoss Street, he said that the couple uses the electricity connection obtained for the house to extract water for commercial purposes.
“The water thus extracted is sold in the open market through tankers for a premium,” Rafi said.
“Even though a petition to this effect was submitted in July 2014, no penal action was initiated against the offenders, who suck the ground water for commercial purposes and making profit out of it,” Mohammed Rafi added.
press release: Soloists: Sarah Lawrence, soprano; Jamie Van Eyck, mezzo-soprano; Calland Metts, tenor; Peter Van De Graaff, bass; the WCO Chorus and the Festival Choir of Madison
The Messiah returns for its eighth year at Blackhawk Church on Madison's west side. We welcome the return of last year's outstanding vocal quartet who knock our socks off, and the combined WCO Chorus and Festival Choir of Madison under directors Scott Foss and Sergei Pavlov. This seminal holiday tradition of Handel's masterpiece is a must for everyone.
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Larchwood’s first Farmers’ Market event drew a large crowd to the city park for food, music, activities and shopping Thursday, Aug. 3.
United Church of Christ and St. Mary’s parish youth groups served taco-in-a-bag. Proceeds from free-will donations will be split between the groups.
With a little something for everyone, families made their way through the park mingling with friends and enjoying live music provided by the Gerry and Martha Stai band. Vendors offered everything from fresh vegetables and produce to baked goods and health and beauty products to boutique clothing.
Members of the community were pleased with the night and the events, all agreeing “it was a fun night.” Several people added, “The beautiful weather made for an enjoyable evening in the park.” Another community member commented, “We can’t wait until next month.” Organizers are planning a second Farmers’ Market for﻿ Thursday, Sept. 7.
AC Milan defender Leonardo Bonucci has released an interview with Vanity Fair to talk about his career and his private life. “My first year at Juventus was hard. I wasn’t a regular starter and after the first year I was about to move to Zenit. My wife saved me, she’s vital for me. My son’s illness has made us even stronger. Matteo is very brave.”“When something like that happens you change your priorities and you see life with a different perspective. Luckily it all ended well for us.”“I use social media a lot, I’ve received many insults but I’ve never replied even when my family was offended. Social media can be very good and very bad either but I’ve never replied. It’s crazy, sometimes these people are the same that ask you for a selfie when they see you in the street.”“I will tell my fans many things about my career through a new social media but I can ensure there will be no stories on the Cardiff final as nothing happened in the dressing room at half time.”
MOSCOW Russian auto sales grew 9.4 percent in March compared to the same period last year, the Association of European Businesses (AEB) lobby group said on Monday.
The market rose 1 percent in the first quarter, year-on-year, AEB also said.
"It is good news for our market, which has not seen positive quarter results for more than 4 years," said Joerg Schreiber, chairman of the AEB Automobile Manufacturers Committee.
(Reporting by Gleb Stolyarov; writing by Maria Tsvetkova; editing by Vladimir Soldatkin)
Miami Dolphins center Mike Pouncey (51) grabs Anthony Steen (65) during a drill at the Miami Dolphins training facility on Monday. CHARLES TRAINOR JR ctrainor@miamiherald.com
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WA buyer splashes big for Penfolds Grange collection
The top end of town is spending on alcohol again, with a full, vertical collection of Penfolds Grange selling for $225,000 to a Perth buyer. The sale was organised by Vince Salpietro, managing director of Mt Lawley’s Grand Cru, who said the buyer did not bat an eyelid at the price. Source, The West Australian
April 3 Tech Mahindra Ltd
* Says AP High court has dismissed appeal filed by directorate of enforcement, Hyderabad
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The Disco Prophets will be bringing their brand of funky disco to Nottingham on New Year’s Eve.
Featuring music from the 70s and 80s to the present day, the celebrations to mark the end of 2017 will take place at two city locations, firstly at Nottingham Castle, then The Pitcher & Piano. Entry to both is free.
From 7.30pm, The Disco Prophets will perform live on the Bandstand at Nottingham Castle and get everyone dancing to their disco funk beats, as part of Nottingham City Council’s New Year’s celebrations. The performance will be followed by a firework display for kids and family in the castle grounds.
From 10pm, The Disco Prophets will perform live sets of uber-funky disco-inspired dance music, either side of midnight at The Pitcher & Piano in the Lace Market. This promises to be one of the most stylish places to greet the New Year for all bar flies, clubbers, diners, dancers and party lovers.
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BIRMINGHAM, Mich., May 30, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Conifer Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:CNFR) ("Conifer" or the "Company") announced today that it will be presenting at the 8th annual LD Micro Invitational on Monday, June 4th at 12:00 PM PT / 3:00 PM ET and hosting one-on-one meetings throughout the day.
The conference will be held at the Luxe Sunset Bel Air Hotel, will feature 230 companies in the small-cap/micro-cap space, and is expected to be attended by over 1,000 individuals.
About the Company
Conifer Holdings, Inc. is a Michigan-based property and casualty holding company. Through its subsidiaries, Conifer offers specialty insurance coverage for both commercial and personal lines, marketing through independent agents in all 50 states. The Company is traded on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol CNFR. Additional information is available on the Company's website at IR.CNFRH.com.
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Donald and Melania Trump made an unannounced visit to the Washington hospital where Rep. Steve Scalise is being treated Wednesday night after he was gunned down during a congressional baseball practice earlier that day.
According to the pool report, the president and first lady were spotted with bouquets of flowers at the MedStar Washington Hospital Center. They stayed for about half an hour, and Trump spoke with Capitol Police officers while he was there.
Updated condition of Rep. Scalise. Please find the statement here: https://t.co/1mt8o5wp8u — MedStar Washington (@MedStarWHC) June 15, 2017
The hospital said in an update Wednesday night that the House majority whip remains in critical condition. He was shot in the left hip, the hospital said, and the bullet “traveled across his pelvis, fracturing bones, injuring internal organs and causing severe bleeding.”
He has received multiple blood transfusions and will require additional operations. He underwent one surgery earlier in the day.
ATLANTA (AP) - A lawsuit filed in Georgia seeks to stop an online auction of famed green jackets and other memorabilia associated with the Masters golf tournament held at Augusta National Golf Club.
The lawsuit filed Monday by Augusta National Inc., which owns the club and tournament, asks a judge to stop Florida-based Green Jacket Auctions Inc. from selling a champion's green jacket and two member green jackets in an online auction ending Saturday on the company's website.
Augusta National says it owns the jackets, which are supposed to stay on the golf club's grounds, and that Green Jacket Auctions doesn't have the right to possess or sell them.
Ryan Carey, co-owner of Green Jacket Auctions, said in an email that they dispute Augusta National's ownership claims and will litigate if necessary.
Saturday, Oct 14, 2017
Join Hyde Park Art Center for their annual gala honoring civic leaders Shirley and Walter Massey and artist Anne Wilson.
Tickets: $60+
Visit the website to buy tickets.
Lori M. Nichols | For NJ.com
Jersey's best juniors
With the softball season well underway, it's a good time to examine some players that have made a major influence this season. These 50 players all fall into that category; but who is the state's best junior player?
We picked our top 50 based on a mix of talent, statistics and impact. Now, we need you to take it from here and have your own voice heard! We want to know who fans think is the best junior player, so be sure to VOTE in the poll at the bottom of this list.
The poll closes on Tuesday, May 1 at noon. Be sure to also keep an eye out for our list of the top 50 sophomores, which will be published next Wednesday, May 2. You can nominate players for that list here.
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The U.S. president addressed "evil" racism in a speech from the White House Monday in which he called the Ku Klux Klan and white supremacists "repugnant" and counter to American values. The statement comes days after a deadly, racially charged attack in Charlottesville, Va.
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Scott Walker says he wants to bring back a troubled state loan program because local economic development officials told him they needed assistance.
Walker was asked Tuesday about the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation’s loan program he wants to reinstate after phasing it out because some loans were never repaid, costing the state millions of dollars.
Walker says reinstating the loans is a way to be responsive to local economic development leaders “particularly in smaller areas” without adding state funding.
Walker says bringing the loans back with new requirements including that they not be forgivable “makes sense.” Walker’s proposal to reinstate the business loans was included in his two-year state budget released last week.
HAMPTON, Ga. (AP) Kyle Busch lost the lead – and his left rear tire – on a late pit stop, opening the way for Brett Moffitt’s improbable win Saturday in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
Busch was leading when Josh Reaume hit the wall with six laps to go. The caution presented an opportunity for late visits to the pits for the leaders. Busch left too early as his crew put on right-side tires but was still working on his left rear tire. The tire came off before Busch could return to the track, and he then backed up on pit row with sparks flying from underneath the truck.
Moffitt took the lead on the restart and pulled away in his Toyota. Noah Gragson finished second. Johnny Sauter, who won last week’s race at Daytona, was third. Ben Rhodes was fourth.
Busch, who started from the pole, was denied his 50th career Truck victory. He finished 21st.
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Copper prices rose Tuesday, with traders interpreting a softer Monday stance from the U.S. Treasury on Russia’s United Co. Rusal as a positive for global trade.
Copper for May delivery added 1.2% to $3.1470 a pound on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange. Prices have risen about 6% from their year-to-date lows in March, though they remain down on the year, with analysts noting that the global trade backdrop and economic data from China now look more favorable.
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Lydia Tracy, a seventh-grader at Wagner Middle School, affixes a portrait she drew of a classmate to the wall of the school with the help of street artist Orson Horchler, better known as Pigeon. Pigeon has been visiting schools across the state as part of a program aimed at spreading acceptance and inclusiveness in schools.
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Guam’s Catholics pray for peace as North Korea threatens
August 14, 2017
On the overwhelmingly Catholic island of Guam, residents prayed for peace as they faced the threat of a missile attack by North Korea.
North Korea has indicated that it plans to fire a missile toward the Pacific island, which is US territory, sometime this month. American President Donald Trump has vowed retaliation in case of any attack on the US.
Archbishop Michael Byrnes of Agana, Guam, directed priests in all of the country’s churchs to offer prayers on Sunday, August 13 for peace and for “just resolution of differences, and prudence in both speech and action.”
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WISE COUNTY, VA (WJHL) – A grand jury indicted a Southwest Virginia murder suspect who has been on the run for more than six months.
The new charges placed against Eric Jones means he could face the death penalty if he’s captured and convicted.
Wise County Commonwealth’s Attorney Chuck Slemp said a grand jury indicted Eric Monroe Jones on a capital murder charge.
Jones originally faced first-degree murder charges in the death of his ex-wife Janina Jefferson in November of 2016.
The U.S. Marshals Service is stepping up efforts to capture Jones.
His picture is expected to appear on billboards across the country.
If you see him, call 911 immediately.
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Paramount Explains Their New Movie Agreement With Hasbro
We have entered Day-2 at CinemaCon 2018 and Paramount Pictures has already generated a lot of positive buzz even before their official presentation tomorrow. Over the last couple of months, we heard only from Hasbro regarding their new 5-Year Agreement with Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon (both owned by Viacom). Paramount CEO*Jim Gianopulos saw CinemaCon as a good opportunity to finally break the ice. Speaking to LA Times , Mr.*Gianopulos stated the following: In May, [Jim Gianopulos] flew to the Pawtucket, R.I., offices of Hasbro, the toy and game company behind such Paramount franchises as “Transformers” and “G.I. Joe.” Hasbro » Continue Reading. The post Paramount Explains Their New Movie Agreement With Hasbro appeared first on Transformer World 2005 - TFW2005.COM
PHOENIX (AP) — The state's largest utility is fiercely opposing a push to mandate increased use of renewable energy in sun-drenched Arizona.
Clean Energy for a Healthy Arizona aims to ask voters whether they want the state Constitution to require half of Arizona's electricity come from renewable sources like wind and solar by 2030.
The group plans to file more than 225,000 signatures Thursday get the question on the November ballot.
California billionaire Tom Steyer is financing the initiative through his NextGen Climate Action group, which supported similar efforts in Nevada and Michigan. Only the Arizona measure spawned a political fight.
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Arizona Public Service Co. says the proposed constitutional amendment will cause customers' utility rates to skyrocket and harm reliability.
Its parent company, Pinnacle West Capital Corp., spent $1.18 million to oppose the initiative in the first three months of the year.
If your taste in ice cream is vanilla, we’ve got bad news. There’s a global vanilla ice cream shortage and it’s just hit London, with lots of gelato shops around our fair city out of stock.
We realise this sounds like a joke but it actually isn’t: the shortage is down to poor harvests earlier this year in Madagascar, where 80 percent of the world’s vanilla pods come from, and prices for the spice have been hiked 500 percent. So, no artisanal indie-parlour ice cream for you (although Maccy Ds might still be able to afford to buy vanilla so you’ll probably be able to get a McFlurry.)
We thought no one even liked vanilla, anyway, but apparently it’s the nation’s favourite ice cream so… silver lining: maybe now’s a good moment to try something more inventive?
Need icy inspiration? Here’s our round-up of the best scoops in the city.
CHICAGO (AP) — Authorities are warning Cook County residents that someone is calling people claiming to be a member of the sheriff’s department and asking for money.
In a news release, Sheriff Tom Dart’s office says the caller tells people they must pay to settle an allegation that has been made against them. In an effort to trick the residents, the caller has used what’s called a spoofing application that makes it appear on the caller ID that the call is coming from the sheriff’s department.
Dart’s office reminds people that the department does not make such calls.
The office advises people to hang up when they receive such calls and to avoid giving information such as social security or bank account numbers to such callers.
My intent here isn’t to throw dirt on Burgum. He’s had a fantastically successful career in the private sector, and his rise to the highest office in state government last year was remarkable. But in terms of governing he hasn’t, you know, done anything.
Yet. Regardless, the Forum‘s premature honors aren’t his fault.
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May 2 Maisons du Monde SA:
* Customer sales up 20.9% year-on-year to €228.8 million ($249.58 million) in Q1 2017, with strong like-for-like growth of 11.9%
* In 2017 expects customer sales growth at the high end of the previously announced 12%-14% range
* In 2017 expects like-for-like growth of around 5%
* In 2017 expects 25-30 net new store openings
* In 2017 expects EBITDA margin above 13% of customer sales Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9168 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
(RIYADH, Saudi Arabia) -- Cinemas are set to open in Saudi Arabia in March 2018 for the first time since they were banned in in the early 1980s, according to the Saudi ministe...
President Cyril Ramaphosa pulled no punches in a strongly worded letter he wrote to suspended South African Revenue Service commissioner Tom Moyane on Monday informing him of his suspension.
In the three-page letter obtained by TimesLIVE‚ Ramaphosa told Moyane that he had lost confidence in his ability to lead the revenue collector and that Moyane has brought SARS into disrepute.
Ramaphosa accused Moyane of not being willing to acknowledge his failures or “the magnitude of the consequences of your action” in the letter that was sent to Moyane after he refused to resign on Monday.
“Developments at the SARS under your leadership have resulted in a deterioration in public confidence in the institution and in public finances being compromised‚” the president wrote.
Ramaphosa said the situation at SARS could not be allowed to continue or worsen “for the sake of the country and the economy”.
Vatican City, January 2 - Tenderness is "a virtue of the strong," Pope Francis said in a New Year's Day homily in St Peter's Square Sunday. "There's no need to mistreat others," the pope told thousands of well-wishers on a brisk but sunny day.
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When you think of Emily Dickinson, you probably think of the figurative poetry written during her reclusive life in the 1800s. Apple, however, thinks of laughs.
Apple put in a straight-to-series order for Dickinson, a half-hour coming-of-age comedy set in the famous poet's era, but "with a modern sensibility and tone." It stars Oscar-nominated actress and singer Hailee Steinfeld from True Grit.
Apple says the show will audaciously explore "the constraints of society, gender, and family from the perspective of a budding writer who doesn't fit in to her own time."
Dickinson's poetry is often studied in school and is surprisingly lively considering her isolated lifestyle in Massachusetts. Her writing style was unconventional for the time period and should give the showrunners plenty of inspiration to work from.
Yemeni security officials say local forces backed by the United Arab Emirates are expanding their reach in the country's south, where they have clashed with forces loyal to the internationally recognized president.
The UAE is part of the Saudi-led coalition battling Yemen's Shiite rebels on behalf of President Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi, but has been at odds with Hadi for months.
The security officials said Monday that hundreds of Security Belt forces — fighters trained and financed by the UAE, have deployed in the Dhale province. They spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to brief reporters.
The UAE and Hadi maintain separate security forces based in the southern city of Aden, which have clashed in recent months.
The Mohave County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help finding a teenage girl reported missing last month.
Erica Aliby Brewer, 16, was last seen on April 27 leaving her temporary home, according to a release. She said she would be spending the weekend at a friend's house in Bullhead City, about two hours south of the Las Vegas Valley in Arizona, and was described as a runaway.
She is suspected to be in the Bullhead City of Fort Mohave area. Brewer was described as 5'3" and 118 lbs. with brown hair and blue eyes.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Erica Brewer is encouraged to contact the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office at 928-753-0753.
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MORE than 150 exhibits were on display as an annual flower show returned to town.
The Lee Horticultural Society held its annual Spring Show at the Lee-on-the-Solent Community Centre at the weekend – with 155 exhibits entered.
Organiser Ray Harding said: ‘The show was very successful due to the hard work of Society members working behind the scenes.
‘Congratulations to all who entered and to the trophy winners.’
The next event from the Horticultural Society will be the Summer Show, which will be taking place on July 7 at Lee-on-the-Solent Community Centre.
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CAIRO (AP) — An Egyptian court has sentenced 19 Muslim defendants to a one-year suspended sentence for attacking an unlicensed church south of Cairo.
Wednesday's sentence was handed down in Atfih misdemeanor court. The defendants will not have to serve prison time unless they get into trouble again.
Separately, a Coptic Christian defendant was fined 360,000 Egyptian pounds (about $20,383) for setting up the unlicensed church.
The incident took place Dec. 22 when dozens of demonstrators gathered outside the building and stormed it. They destroyed the church's contents and assaulted Christians inside before security forces arrived and dispersed them.
The church in Giza outside the capital Cairo has yet to be sanctioned by the state but has held prayers for 15 years.
Christians constitute around 10 percent of Egypt's predominantly Muslim population.
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The fire happened at a group residence on North Maple Street. (Source: Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department)
A Murfreesboro man is facing charges after allegedly setting fire to a halfway house.
John Daniel Carothers, 52, is charged with one count of attempted first-degree murder, eight counts of reckless endangerment and one count of aggravated arson.
Firefighters responded to the house in the 500 block of N. Maple Street on Saturday morning. Officials said the blaze was contained one room in the front of the building.
One person had serious burns and was transported to Vanderbilt University Medical Center. The victim remains in critical but stable condition.
According to the fire marshal, Carothers was a resident of the group home.
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BEST IN THE BUSINESS: Bec Day and Alicia McNiven are excited about the 2018 BEATS Gala.
BEST IN THE BUSINESS: Bec Day and Alicia McNiven are excited about the 2018 BEATS Gala. Aisling Brennan
TICKETS are now on sale for the 2018 Business Excellence Awards Tweed Shire (BEATS) Gala.
In what is expected to be the most exciting event on the Tweed business calendar, the three Tweed Shire business chambers are hosting the gala dinner at Seagulls Club on July 28.
Finalists and category winners will be announced on the evening. This year's gala includes a three-course dinner and a two hour beverage package.
There will also be live entertainment by Division 4.
Tickets cost $120 per person, or purchase a table of eight for $800.
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For more information or to purchase a ticket, visit www.beatsawards.com.au.
When: 6pm-10.30pm on Saturday, July 28
Where: Seagulls Club
As we say a fond farewell to Diane Rehm we also welcome the new program 1A to the St. Louis Public Radio airwaves, airing Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Hosted by Joshua Johnson, 1A aspires to be the most important daily conversation about the issues of our time. The show will take a deep and unflinching look at America, bringing context and insight to stories unfolding across the country and the world. 1A will explore important issues such as policy, politics, and technology, while also delving into lighter subjects such as pop culture, sports and humor.
The producers are excited to hear what listeners think as the program gets started in January. Send email to 1a@wamu.org, and join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter at @1A. If you want to share feedback with 1A's programming team, email contact1A@wamu.org or call 202-885-1234.
Valtteri Bottas will not be told to move aside for Lewis Hamilton, says Toto Wolff
Valtteri Bottas gave way for Hamilton - running faster - to try and get at Vettel and Raikkonen in the Hungarian Grand Prix last July.
But Hamilton failed to do so and gave back the podium position on the final lap.
That came in the same race that Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen was denied victory by Ferrari in order to allow Sebastian Vettel to build his advantage in the standings over Hamilton.
Yet with four-time world champion Hamilton and rival Vettel expected to be the front-runners again this year, Wolff says Bottas will not be his team-mate's number two and that the Mercedes duo will be given clearance to race competitively.
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Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl is set to plead guilty to charges of desertion and misbehavior before the enemy, the Associated Press reported Friday.
Bergdahl is accused of deserting his station in Afghanistan in 2009. He was held captive by armed Taliban militants until his release in 2014.
President Trump has slammed Bergdahl as a “no-good traitor,” saying he “should have been executed.”
During his campaign, the real estate mogul proposed returning Bergdahl to the Taliban, or simply tossing him out of an airplane.
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CHICAGO (AP) — A Chicago police spokesman say there is “no credible threat” of any attack to the city’s public transportation but after a pipe bomb exploded in New York, the department is deploying more officers to train stations and other transportation centers as a precaution.
Spokesman Anthony Guglielmi (goo-lee-EHL’-mee) says that the department is increasing the number of both uniformed and plain clothes officers around the city. He says the department has been in contact with the FBI and New York’s police department since the bomb went off in an underground passageway early Monday.
Authorities in New York say a crude pipe bomb strapped to a man by the Islamic State group went off in a crowded subway corridor near Times Square. The man was injured and three others suffered minor injuries.
Harry Redknapp, ex-West Ham, Tottenham and QPR boss, has been named the new manager of Birmingham City after Gianfranco Zola resigned following a recent defeat to Burton.
Redknapp, 70, took charge of Jordan for two World Cup qualifiers last year, and also worked as an advisor to Derby County last season.
His current team, Birmingham, is 20th in the Championship, three points above the relegation zone and face rivals Aston Villa on Saturday.
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Five New Brunswick men have been arrested in connection with alleged drug trafficking linked to the Hells Angels in Quebec.
The RCMP arrested a 58-year-old man, a 45-year-old man, a 55-year-old man, and a 40-year-old man, all from Allardville, and a 43-year-old man from Evangeline, at various locations across New Brunswick Tuesday morning.
Police say they started investigating the trafficking of cocaine on the Acadian Peninsula and in Restigouche, Madawaska and Victoria counties in November 2016.
Investigators suspect the drugs were linked to the Hells Angels in Quebec.
Police say the accused are not members of the Hells Angels, but they believe they are linked to outlaw motorcycle gangs in New Brunswick and Quebec.
They are all due to appear in Bathurst provincial court Wednesday morning.
A report claims that Aston Villa consider a move for George Boyd, who is available on a free transfer from Burnley this summer.
Aston Villa are reportedly weighing up a move for out-of-contract midfielder George Boyd.
The 31-year-old has made 123 appearances for Burnley over the last three seasons, and started 33 of their 38 Premier League matches during the 2016-17 campaign.
It is understood that the Scot has rejected a new one-year contract at Turf Moor, however, as he prepares to seek pastures new this summer.
Derby County have previously been linked with a move for the versatile midfielder, but according to the Birmingham Mail, Villa boss Steve Bruce is considering an approach ahead of the 2017-18 Championship season.
Villa finished 13th in the Championship last term - 18 points off the playoff positions.
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Walking on a searing hot beach is the worst. Especially if you hate sand.
You have to choices: Either tip-toe and face the consequences, or experience the dread of getting sand in your precious shoes. But never fear: There's another way.
A now-viral video posted on Brown Cardigan shows an enterprising young man using a plastic bag to navigate the hot, hot sands of Bondi Beach, Australia.
A post shared by browncardigan.com (@browncardigan) on Apr 15, 2017 at 10:14pm PDT
Of course the method doesn't lend well for mobility, but for fellow sand-hating people everywhere, it's better than touching the stuff. For added mobility, put a "have a nice day" plastic shopping bag on each foot.
Because sand sucks. *shudders*
Architects Chu Văn Đông
Location Sóc Sơn, Vietnam
Design Team Nguyễn Anh Tuấn, Vương Thùy Giang
Area 12.0 m2
Project Year 2017
Photographs Handyman
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From the architect. The forest house is located in the northern mountain of Vietnam.
The purpose of this project is to create a simple temporary residential space, with low-cost and easy construction.
The forest house provides a temporary space for 2 people to experience the natural space.
It is hoped that the project will inspire temporary housing projects by its simple construction and low cost.
"It is difficult to teach one who is in error than one who is ignorant"
By: Yeboah Adu Forkuo
The logo of BMW is seen during the 87th International Motor Show at Palexpo in Geneva, Switzerland March 8, 2017. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann
LONDON German carmaker BMW (BMWG.DE), which operates Mini and Rolls-Royce plants in Britain, said the country must listen to the views of global companies during Brexit talks, with continued tariff-free access to Europe of crucial importance.
"As a major investor and employer in the UK, the BMW Group firmly believes the government should take the concerns of international business into account," a spokeswoman said.
"Not only free trade but also cross-border employment opportunities and unified, internationally applied regulations are of proven benefit to business, the economy and individuals."
(Reporting by Costas Pitas, editing by Estelle Shirbon)
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MOSCOW (AP) — Russia is hoping to recruit former world champion track cyclist Shane Perkins of Australia in a push for medals at the 2020 Olympics.
Perkins says in a Facebook statement that he “will now be riding for Russia,” alongside a picture of himself in Russian team gear. He adds that the “Russian Cycling Federation has given me another opportunity to chase my dreams of Olympic representation in Tokyo 2020.”
However, Russia says the switch isn’t yet complete.
RCF general secretary Yuri Kucheryavy tells Russia’s R-Sport news agency that Perkins was training with Russia’s sprinters recently and “we’re interested in him for the team sprint, where we need a third person,” as well as the keirin, but “we still need to sort everything out officially.”
Perkins has won two gold medals at the track world championships and Olympic individual sprint bronze in 2012.
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The discovery of a 46-year-old man’s body in the Township of King has been ruled a homicide.
Officers responded to a construction site in the area of Jane Street and Mount Mellick Drive on Friday at around 4:40 p.m. after reports of a body found.
On Monday, York Regional Police said homicide investigators had taken over the investigation but did not specify the cause of death.
The victim has been identified by police as Richard Layton, of no fixed address. Investigators said he was known to frequent the Dundas and Sherbourne streets area.
No description of any possible suspects wanted in connection with this case has been released.
Anyone with further information is asked to contact police at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7865 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (2477).
Gas station workers in western Kentucky are getting ready for thousands of eclipse customers.
Hucks stores in Madisonville are stocking up on bottled water, snacks, and of course, gas right now ahead of the big weekend. They anticipate long lines at the pump, but want to reassure customers they have plenty.
"We are anticipating extra deliveries," explained Darnell Harvey, of Hucks Food & Fuel. "We have our own trucks, but other vendors at our disposal too. We're confident all our fuel needs will be taken care of."
In addition to their own ice machines, Hucks officials say they're also using other ice delivery vendors to bring in extra for eclipse weekend.
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A delegation headed by Somali President H.E Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo has returned to the capital on Sunday after wrapping up a two-day visit to Egyp.
President Farmajo has received an exceptional warmth welcome from cabinet ministers and lawmakers on his arrival at Mogadishu Airport under-tight security early in the morning.
The President of the Federal government has participated in a two-day business summit on African which was held in Sharm El Sheikh in Egypt.
In his notable speech at the African Business forum 2017, Somali President has highlighted the importance of economic reform and creating an investment inviroment in the continent.
The great virtue of a free market system is that it does not care what color people are; it does not care what their religion is; it only cares whether they can produce something you want to buy. It is the most effective system we have discovered to enable people who hate one another to deal with one another and help one another.
— Milton Friedman
May 3 Cheerios cereal maker General Mills Inc said its Chief Operating Officer Jeffrey Harmening will take over as chief executive from Ken Powell, who will retire next year.
Harmening, 50, has been with General Mills since 1994 and was named COO in July last year.
During his tenure as head of the U.S. retail business, the company bought organic foods maker Annie's in 2014, turning General Mills into one of the biggest makers of organic food in the country.
The brand still represents one of the biggest growth drivers for the company, which has reported falling sales for almost two years.
General Mills, like its competitors ConAgra Brands Inc and Campbell Soup Co, has also faced lackluster demand for processed foods as consumer tastes shift toward fresh foods and items seen as healthier.
Powell will continue to be chairman till he retires and Harmening's appointment will be effective June 1, General Mills said. (Reporting by Sruthi Ramakrishnan in Bengaluru; Editing by Shounak Dasgupta)
YEREVAN, AUGUST 14, ARMENPRESS. On August 14, at 11:00, Defense Army soldier Arman S. Movsisyan, 1998, received fatal gunshot wound by the Azerbaijani fire in one of the military units located in the north-eastern direction of Artsakh’s Defense Army, Armenpress was informed from the Defense Army’s official website.
Investigation is underway to clarify the details of the incident.
The Defense Ministry of Artsakh Republic shares the grief of the loss and extends condolences to the family, relatives and co-servicemen of the fallen soldier.
The Caribbean Leadership Project, Leadership Development Programme gets under way in Dominica. On Monday June 12th, a welcome reception was held at the State House Conference Room to host cohort ten of the Caribbean Leadership Project, Leadership Development Programme.
Following Jeff Sessions' Tuesday hearing before the Senate Intelligence Committee , Kate McKinnon revived her Saturday Night Live impression of the Attorney General to hilariously spoof his testimony.
During an appearance on Late Night , McKinnon revealed that Sessions is her favorite member of the Trump administration to portray — sorry, Kellyanne Conway — before giving her take on his answers to the Senate's questions.
"'Oath' is such a strong word. Now when I said 'oath' I thought I was saying 'oats' in one of those lispy Barcelona accents," she deadpanned with her signature mouth curl. "With [Russian Ambassador] Sergey Kislyak, I only met him two times. OK, three times. But the third time was in a men's restroom, and we was just talking about what a trial it is to get soap out of those electric soap dispensers."
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A stellar all female cast is to take to the stage at the Craic Theatre Coalisland on the 20th of June to preform the premiere of ‘Here We Lie.’
Following last years huge success of ‘As the Tide Ebbs’, Rawlife Theatre Company, in association with the Lyric Theatre, has once again teamed up with writer Patrick J. O’Reilly to bring the comedy of ‘Here We Lie’.
The dark and physical tale takes an unconventional look into our post-truth world of fake news and alternative facts to bring hilarious and terrifying results.
Writer of the play, Patrick J. O’Reilly, said: “It explores our moral compass and asks do we continue to go around in circles or do we finally draw the line? Here We Lie is also an exploration of Brexit and political elections such as Trump and Stormont.”
Here We Lie will be at Craic Theatre Coalisland 20th June (craicartscentre.co.uk), Cushendall Golf Club 21st June (cushendallgolfclub.com) and Naughton Studio Lyric Theatre from 22 June- 2 July (lyrictheatre.co.uk).
Last we heard from British alto Chlöe Howl, we were listening to her synth-pop collaborations and selections from her debut EP, The Rumour. The video for her latest single, “Do It Alone,” came out today. In it Howl refuses to be the other woman and instead dances in supermarket aisles, goes to the bowl-o-mat, takes a whack at a speed bag, and makes us all jealous of her diner fries. Seems like the better choice. Check it out below.
Release from the Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce: For the ninth consecutive year, Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce member enterprises cite "Economic Growth & Vitality" as their top public policy interest and half of those enterprises plan to add jobs in 2017 while business confidence remains steady in the response to the chamber's fifteenth annual member economic survey. The Annual Chamber Member Economic Survey, which takes an annual reading from the leading representatives of chamber enterprises, offers an insight index into chamber members' economic and policy concerns.
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After Chris announced that ‘everyone in the villa fancies me’ and described himself as a polar bear, Alex and Olivia are taking him down a peg or two…
Love Island continues tonight at 9pm on ITV2.
Three Kerry businesses have made it to the final of a new accelerator programme.
Bridge to MassChallenge Cork is the first MassChallenge partnership in Ireland – the programme began in Boston.
Twenty start-up companies are through to the next round of the competition being run by Cork County Council.
They’ll take part in a three-day boot camp in Cork this month, and the top ten will then advance to a week-long boot camp in Boston in April.
The Kerry winners are MyAccessHub, which is run by Gearoid Kearney and Miriam O’Sullivan and provides support to businesses to increase accessibility particularly to people with autism.
ViClarity has also been chosen; it’s run by Ogie Sheehy and provides a governance, risk, and compliance solution for the financial services and healthcare sectors.
Brosna native Martin O’Connell is also in the running with his Dublin based medical device company, Nasal Medical.
South B Street will be closed from South 10th Avenue to South 12th Avenue beginning Monday, Apr. 17 at 7 a.m.
Please use South 13th Avenue and South A Street to access the Police Station and Jail.
Kayaking on Lake Superior in Michigan is a must. Dale Boettcher/Shutterstock
Whether you're taking a road-trip across the country or interested in livening up a well-earned staycation, there are plenty of world-class trips to take in the US, no matter what state you're in.
From celebrating the legacy of Louis Armstrong at Louisiana's annual jazz festival to horseback riding through Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming, here's the best summer activity to do in every state.
Lefebvre was arraigned in Shawinigan today on charges of sexual assault, sexual touching and invitation to sexual touching involving someone under the age of 16.
Lefebvre was elected in the central Quebec riding of Champlain in 1993 and re-elected in 1997. He later became an Independent MP before deciding to not run in the 2000 election.
That’s no moon.
NASA’s newly released image of Tethys, Saturn’s fifth-largest moon, could easily pass as the planet’s very own Death Star.
While NASA compared it to an eyeball, the angle of the Odysseus crater — the circular mark on the left — makes it resemble the Empire’s planet-destroying space station of “Star Wars” fame.
The Tethys-as-Death-Star shot was taken in November, about 228,000 miles from the icy moon’s surface, which is -305 degrees Fahrenheit.
The image was captured by NASA’s Cassini spacecraft, which was launched in 2004 in collaboration with the European Space Agency and the Italian Space Agency, and has been orbiting Saturn since.
CAIRO, April 2 Average yields on Egypt's three-month and nine-month treasury bills rose at an auction on Sunday, data from the central bank showed.
Yields on the three-month bills rose to an average of 19.418 percent from 19.375 percent at the most recent similar auction.
Yields on the nine-month bills increased marginally to 19.178 percent from 19.173 percent. (Reporting by Eric Knecht; editing by Susan Thomas)
Actress Uma Thurman has broken her silence about Harvey Weinstein in an article in the New York Times. Thurman describes a number of assaults she claims she suffered at the hands of Weinstein.
Marietta College has appointed Michele Marra as vice president for administration and finance and chief financial officer, effective Jan. 1, 2017. Marra served as assistant vice president for finance for the past year, after initially joining Marietta in September 2015 on a contract basis as an interim controller.
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John Daly’s singing career continues to grow.
Earlier this year, the 51-year-old got on stage with country music star Jake Owen to sing Bob Dylan’s “Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door,” a classic Daly cover.
Daly’s also previously released his own albums. So yeah, Long John is into music (as you probably already know).
It was fitting then that Daly joined Gavin DeGraw on stage for a Thursday night concert for the Safeway Open following the first round of the 2017-18 PGA Tour season opener.
With Tom Petty passing away earlier this week, the pair decided to honor the legendary rocker. Here’s DeGraw and Daly performing a duet of Petty’s “I Won’t Back Down”:
Long John certainly knows how to pump up a crowd. As for Daly’s golf game, he posted a 2-over 74 in the opening round at Silverado Resort and Spa’s North Course. He’ll have some work to do if he hopes to make the cut.
Related John Daly opens John Daly Steakhouse in Arkansas
March 27 Canacol Energy Ltd
* Canacol Energy Ltd. announces 2P Reserves of 85 MMBOE worth US$1.3B BTAX and 13 year reserve life index
* Canacol Energy- Corporation forecasts 130 million cubic feet of gas per day of natural gas production for exit rate 2017
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A cyclist got extremely lucky when they ignored the lights at Sydney Parade level crossing in Sandymount.
In a clip posted by Irish Rail, a cyclist can be seen ducking under the closing gates and getting stuck on the tracks.
Luckily for the cyclist they were able to get themselves out of the way before the DART came passed.
Irish Rail tweeted: "All users of level crossings - drivers, cyclists and pedestrians - must obey the warning lights, for your safety and to prevent delays."
The train service stressed the cyclist did everything right, wearing a helmet, a high-viz jacket and had lights on but failed to stop at the red lights.
A new U.S. intelligence assessment has concluded that North Korea does not intend to give up its nuclear weapons any time soon, three U.S. officials told NBC News -- a finding that conflicts with recent statements by President Donald Trump that Pyongyang intends to do so in the future. [...]
"Everybody knows they are not going to denuclearize," said one intelligence official who read the report, which was circulated earlier this month, days before Trump canceled the originally scheduled summit.
In an odd twist, a list of potential concessions by North Korea in the CIA analysis included the possibility that Kim Jong Un may consider offering to open a Western hamburger franchise in Pyongyang as a show of goodwill, according to three national security officials.
It suggests Kim is interested in a peaceful gesture to an American president whose love of fast-food burgers is well known -- and who, during the 2016 campaign, had said he wanted to talk nukes over a burger with the North Korean leader.
Savory pork, grilled pineapple and sweet teriyaki sauce piled on top of a delicious burger…this limited time only favorite is a must try! #WaimeaBurger #islandsburgers #instagood #delicious A post shared by Islands Restaurants (@islandsburgers) on Jul 27, 2017 at 11:26am PDT
Islands has made its home in San Diego for 35 tasty years and in honor of this incredible feat they are gifting their loyal fans with free burgers for the first 100 customers to visit the restaurant in Mission Valley. If you have ever indulged in an Islands’ burger, you understand that this is not just an ordinary giveaway, this is straight legendary.
Islands Restaurants said the burger giveaway is the company’s way of thanking the San Diego community for three and a half decades of support. The chain is also commemorating the anniversary with a limited release of Island Golden Ale brewed by Karl Strauss Brewing Company.
All in all, a good time is to be had at Islands per usual.
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One of the most prolific restaurateurs in Denver has done it again! Chef Frank Bonanno just opened his 10th amazing restaurant, called French 75. It's located at 17th & Stout Downtown. Today the Beverage Director, Adam Hodak, shared some tips for creating the perfect holiday cheer. Make your reservations online or call 303-405-7575.
“There are plenty of surprises, including the return of a major character thought long dead, and an ending that is satisfying but leaves you wondering if there are more stories left to tell. If only Ball could have found a way to trim down that unforgiveable 142-minute runtime, I think more would be willing to run the Maze once again, perhaps adapting the other two novels in James Dashner's series.”
McKenna offering $2B in low-carbon project funding to most, not all, provinces
Eight provinces and all three territories will share $2 billion in federal funds to help them cut their greenhouse gas emissions over the next five years.
Environment Minister Catherine McKenna has scheduled a news conference Thursday in Ottawa, where she will finally unveil details of how the Liberal government’s promised Low Carbon Economy Fund will work.
Manitoba and Saskatchewan, neither of which has signed the Pan Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change, will not be eligible for any of the money.
The Police on Monday arrested four people for leaking an episode of television series 'Game of Thrones'.
The cyber department and the Police jointly detected and arrested the accused, who hail from Hotstar, a and mobile entertainment platform, had approached office of Inspector General of Police (Cyber), after data leak was found.
The cyber department did the preliminary enquiry into it and zeroed down the accused, who were related to Company.
The firm, which owns the airing rights to the show (the seventh season of which is ongoing), had registered a complaint against their employees, after which the case was handed over to Police for further investigation.
The episode in question, the fourth instalment of the current season, was titled 'The Spoils of War'.
Friday's ALDS Game 2 between the Cleveland Indians and New York Yankees will only be broadcast on MLB Network. But don't worry about getting left in the dark.
If you don't pay for MLB Network as part of your cable package, don't worry. You can still watch MLB Network if you don't pay for it through certain providers.
According to MLB Network, viewers can get a free preview of the channel Oct. 4-11 through these providers:
AT&T U-Verse
Armstrong
Comcast (Xfinity)
Cox
DirecTV Now
Dish
Frontier
RCN
Verizon FIOS
Hey @Indians fans, Game 2 is on #MLBNetwork Friday at 5pE!
See info below on providers carrying MLB Network, including free previews! pic.twitter.com/xeP8uM0Vhi
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) October 6, 2017
The Google Street View ranking of awkward photos has been updated with yet another quirky character. Meet Vito the Cat, or Catsassin Creed, or whatever playful name Redditors have yet to come up with.
A picture of a confused cat captured by a Google Street View user in Rome has drawn an avalanche of jokes on Reddit.
A Redditor cracked a joke about Google's privacy policy, saying the cat's face should have been blurred out.
"Oh. My. God. This made me laugh so hard I'm crying at my desk. What an awesome cat!" Ribbitygirl posted.
Some Reddit users made RPG references, saying the cat looked like it belonged to the video games TES IV Oblivion and Morrowind.
Another user simply called the cat "Vito", apparently referring to gangster epic The Godfather.
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Phil Valenti scored 18 points, Kassius Robertson forced two late turnovers, and Canisius closed on a 6-0 spurt to beat Iona 89-83 on Tuesday night.
Jermaine Crumpton added 17 points and made four 3-pointers for the Golden Griffins (16-11, 9-7 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Kiefer Douse chipped in 16 for Canisius, which had six in double-figures.
Robertson forced a turnover that led to Crumpton’s 3-pointer, giving Canisius an 86-83 lead with 1:19 to play. Iona committed a turnover on its next possession, but Taylor Bessick blocked a shot and Robertson missed a 3, and the Gaels had the ball with 33 seconds left. Robertson forced another turnover and made two free throws to stretch the lead to 88-83.
The Gaels’ Deyshonee Much missed a 3-pointer and Malik Johnson split a pair of free throws to end it.
Jon Severe and Jordan Washington scored 15 points apiece to lead Iona (17-10, 10-6). Washington grabbed a game-high 10 rebounds.
The last time Gholam saw his wife and two children was in the brief moment before a high wave split their boat in half and catapulted the dozens of people on board towards the sea. In the chaos of October 16, 2015, Gholam, an Afghan refugee from Kabul, held his eldest son's head above water so that he could breathe.
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Police release a new photo of the Subway robbery suspect. (Source: WFPD)
Police have released a new photo of the suspect in a robbery at a Wichita Falls Subway.
On Thursday, just after 3 p.m. officers were dispatched to the Subway in the 3700 block of Fairway Blvd. in the shopping strip next to Market Street.
Early reports indicate a white man, 40 to 50-years-old, standing 5'10 to 6 feet tall, weighing around 200 to 220 pounds entered the store and demanded money.
The suspect was wearing a grey jacket or hoodie. It is not clear if the suspect had a weapon or claimed he had a weapon.
Detectives are interviewing the employees to gather more information. The suspect left on foot northbound on Fairway Blvd.
If you have any information on this crime, please call the Wichita Falls Police Department at 940-720-5000.
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Prince Harry believes in his relationship with Meghan Markle so much, he’s reportedly rejected the idea of having a prenuptial agreement ahead of their marriage.
A source allegedly told TheDailyMail, “He’s determined that his marriage will be a lasting one, so there’s no need for him to sign anything.”
Harry is following in the footsteps of his older brother William, who also refused to sign a prenup.
The royal couple plan on getting married in May. In case you missed it, invited guests include Obama, Elton John and no invite for our current commander in chief, Trump.
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Sign ups are still being taken for the National Day 5K race to be held at High Bridge Trail State Park this coming Saturday. Celebrate National Trails Day by participating in a 5K race on the historic High Bridge Trail. The park is a rail to trail conversion and is a wide, level surface with virtually no grade. The course is out and back across the historic High Bridge. This event benefits Friends of the High Bridge Trail and is sponsored by Centra Southside Community Hospital. The race is $30, with the price going up after tomorrow.
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama will deliver his farewell address to the country on Jan. 10 in his hometown of Chicago, according to a White House official.
Obama’s address will come near the end of what has become a rocky transition period between his White House and President-elect Donald Trump. The two men have deep differences on a host of foreign and domestic issues, and Trump has signaled his intent to try to undo much of Obama’s legacy from eight years in the White House.
How much Mr. Obama uses the moment 10 days before Trump’s inauguration to draw a contrast with his successor will be closely watched. His team has considered going beyond the traditional scope of a usual farewell address.
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DETROIT - Olivia Millerschin and Trey Simon are one of five "Detroit Duets" that will be performing live on Monday, June 26 on Local 4's broadcast of "The Ford Fireworks" presented by The Parade Company. The show will also be live streamed on ClickOnDetroit.com at 8 p.m.
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The Russellville Cyclones gave up two runs in the first inning and never recovered during their 2-1 loss to the Harrison Golden Goblins on Thursday. Harrison hit a two-run home run in the first inning off a pitch by Joel Barker during the loss.
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DETROIT, April 6 General Motors Co is maintaining its 2017 earnings forecast in another strong year for new U.S. light-vehicle sales, a top executive said on Thursday.
Chief Financial Officer Chuck Stevens told investors and analysts in a conference call that the company still forecasts full-year earnings per share of $6.00 to $6.50. He said GM still expected U.S. new light-vehicle sales for the industry at around 17.5 million units, after a record 17.55 million in 2016. (Reporting by Nick Carey; Editing by Lisa Von Ahn)
The last two presidents haven’t spoken since inauguration as the attacks from 45 on 44 move from the vicious to the absurd.
The Houston Texans are looking to put a rocky and injury-plagued 2017 regular season behind them. After three-straight nine-win campaigns and back-to-back AFC South division titles, Bill O’Brien’s crew mired through an ugly campaign that saw them finish with a dismal 4-12 record.
Despite appearing in just seven – and starting six – games as a rookie, Deshaun Watson wowed fans in Houston and across the country, leading the Texans to three of their four victories, before a torn ACL shortened his Rookie of the Year campaign. However, with this weekend’s addition of former Cardinals safety Tyrann Mathieu, Houston may be able to survive if the 22-year-old signal caller isn’t up to full strength.
If Houston’s defensive stars – J.J. Watt, Whitney Mercilus, Jadeveon Clowney, and Mathieu – are able to stay on the field in 2018, Tim Benz says that might be enough to make up for a hindered offense.
A woman in her 90s has become the sixth person to die from listeria linked to contaminated rockmelon.
She is the third fatal case from NSW, while three others who died were from Victoria.
A total of 19 people nationally have been affected by the outbreak, including a woman who suffered a miscarriage.
NSW Health confirmed the elderly woman's death in a statement on Tuesday afternoon. It said she had significant underlying health issues and had developed listeriosis before the outbreak was identified.
Dr Vicky Sheppeard, Director Communicable Diseases with NSW Health said there have been no new cases associated with the outbreak in NSW since it was first identified on February 19.
Children participate in an Easter egg roll race during the 139th White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC.
I’m not sure what’s happening here. I swear the last post I did on Kendall Jenner was a photoshoot of her showing off a pretty cute booty. But now here she is working out at the gym, and that booty’s looking flatter than a pancake, or at least way flatter than I remembered. Anyway, I’m hoping it’s just a bad angle. Kind of like how I look 30 pounds bigger in pictures than I do in real-life. Right, Mom?
The royal couple will be played by lookalikes in new US film, titled Harry & Meghan: A Royal Romance.
Megan Markle and Prince Harry lookalikes can be seen in the 20 second teaser trailer in saucy scenes.
Royal fans are furious, with one expert even considering it to violate common decency.
Created by US network Lifetime, British Monarchist Society said it “makes a mockery” of the newly-engaged couple.
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– Jeff Hardy is preparing for his return to WWE television, according to a new report. PWInsider reports that Hardy is at the WWE Performance Center training in the ring to prepare for his return from injury. Hardy underwent surgery in October to repair a torn labrum and rotator cuff.
Hardy is also facing a legal issue after he was arrested for a DWI earlier this month. Hardy crashed his car into a guardrail in Concord, North Carolina and blew a 0.25 blood alcohol level, over three times the legal limit. Hardy filmed an appearance in the Ultimate Deletion match between Matt Hardy and Bray Wyatt that will air on Raw tonight, though it is still not known if the appearance will be edited out.
WASHINGTON (AP) — A U.S. military official says a U.S. artillery strike last week on a gathering of Taliban leaders in southern Afghanistan killed at least 50 people.
Lt. Col. Martin O'Donnell said Tuesday that the impact of the strike will be felt beyond Helmand province, where four artillery rockets destroyed a command-and-control position.
The May 24 attack was announced last week, but without a public estimate of the numbers killed.
O'Donnell says the attack hit a high-level gathering of Taliban commanders in the Musa Qala district. He says it was an example of how the U.S. military is using expanded authorities granted as part of the Trump administration's new regional strategy for fighting the Afghanistan war, allowing U.S. forces to take a more active role in combat.
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The Special Investigations Unit has ceased its investigation into an injury that came to light after a collision in Kitchener.
The SIU was called in to look at the case because a 23-year-old man was taken to hospital with a severe hand injury after being the passenger in a car that had allegedly fled from police.
It happened early on the morning of April 27, on Ottawa Street.
According to the SIU, police approached a parked vehicle, which took off and crashed into stone pavers near a house.
It later came to light that the man’s hand injury had occurred days before the collision, when he had punched a door.
Barnhart is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Braves.
Devin Mesoraco will receive his seventh start of the season in Barnhart's place. Barnhart is hitting a solid .250/.348/.417 with two homers in his first 70 plate appearances.
UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. (File Photo) UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. (File Photo)
In a major bureaucratic reshuffle in Uttar Pradesh, the Yogi Adityanath government on Tuesday transferred 41 IAS officers, including the vice-chairman of the Lucknow Development Authority, Satyendra Singh.
This was the second major administrative reshuffle undertaken by the BJP government in UP. Earlier this month, 20 IAS officers were issued similar orders and eight officers have been put on the waitlist.
Days after he was sworn in as chief minister, Adityanath sought a review of four major projects green lit during the Akhilesh Yadav regime.
Special Secretary Urban Planning and Housing Housing Department, RJ Chowdhary directed the vice-chairman of the Lucknow Development Authority to submit a detailed report within three days after probing the alleged irregularities in the projects.
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Sheriff's deputies are searching by land and air for a missing at-risk person in Lakeside.
The San Diego County Sheriff's Department (SDSO) said that 22-year-old James Strausbaugh was last seen talking to himself while walking down Marilla Drive at around 3:15 p.m.
The SDSO's ASTREA helicopter was flying in the area announcing the search.
Deputies say Strausbaugh has the mental capacity of an 8 to 10-year-old child.
The Department's Lakeside substation is asking anyone who sees or thinks they have seen Strausbaugh to call the SDSO dispatch at (858) 565-5200.
In an interview to CNBC-TV18, Vinod Mason, Director Strategy of Transformers & Rectifiers spoke about the latest happenings in his company and sector."We have recieved this particular order of special transformers from GETCO. We expect repeat orders. Margins will be better than what we are doing currently", he said.
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Five men forced their way into a house, demanded money and escaped in the owner’s white Ford Transit van.
It happened on Sunday between 7pm and 8pm on Bevor Crescent, Heckmondwike.
Police said the men were carrying weapons. They stole the van’s keys and left.
One suspect is black or mixed race, stocky and 6ft tall. He wore a balaclava and a black bomber jacket which had a small logo and also dark trousers.
A second suspect is black or mixed race male with a big build and also wore a balaclava and dark top.
A third is a well-built white man and a fourth is Asian and slim.
Det Con Oliver Coates said: “Thankfully the victim of this incident was left uninjured, but understandably very distressed by these suspects forcing entry into his home.”
Police are seeking information.
White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer holds his daily press briefing Monday where he is expected to answer questions on North Korea and other issues of the day.
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Foodservice News , a longtime sponsor of the Charlie Awards , will take over production from the event's original founders, Scott Mayer and Sue Zelickson. The six-year-old Charlie Awards, which in previous years have been held at the Pantages Theatre downtown in November, honor local restaurateurs, chefs, managers, servers, bartenders, designers food truckers and others in the hospitality industry, and serve as a social opportunity as well.
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The trial order of the three charged in the raping and killing 10 -year-old Victoria Martens could be decided Monday.
Michelle Martens—Victoria’s mother, her boyfriend Fabian Gonzales and his cousin Jessica Kelley are accused in Victoria’s murder.
The three will be tried separately in that case, but we do not know yet who will go first.
That could be decided Monday in a motion hearing later this morning.
The three are not expected to appear in court.
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JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant is appointing a new county court judge.
Effective Jan. 1, M. Wayne Thompson will replace Jones County Court Judge Gaylon Harper, who’s retiring Dec. 31.
Jones County voters will elect a county court judge in Nov. 2018.
Thompson has been Jones County prosecutor since 1997, handling cases in justice and county court. He’s been the lawyer for the Jones County Board of Supervisors since 2005. He also represents the Jones County Economic Development Authority and South Mississippi Fair Commission.
County court judges hear misdemeanor cases and preside over preliminary hearings in some felony cases. They also preside over youth cases and can hear civil cases where disputed amounts are less than $200,000. Jones County has one of 22 such courts in the state.
New York: In a surprise move, the Trump administration's proposed ambassador to Australia has been nominated to be ambassador to South Korea instead.
Admiral Harry Harris, the head of the US Pacific Command, was announced earlier this year as President Donald Trump's pick for the ambassador to Australia, a post that had remained vacant for almost a year.
Admiral Harry Harris's ambassador posting has been switched at the last minute. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
He was set to face a nomination hearing on Capitol Hill on Wednesday to finalise his posting but it was postponed at the last minute.
Senior White House officials confirmed to US media on Wednesday that Harris will instead switch roles to fill the vacant post of ambassador to South Korea.
It comes as a critial time for US-South Korea relations with negotiations taking place for North Korea to give up its nuclear weapons and negotiate an end to the Korean War.
Police Investigate Historic School Abuse
Police are investigating an historic report of indecent assault at a school in Arnside in 1968.
Officers have received a report of an alleged assault by a male teacher against a child at Earnseat Prep School, who was 11 years old at the time.
They want to hear from any pupils or staff who will have attended or worked at the school at the time of the alleged offence who may be able to help with their enquiries.
Anyone information should contact Cumbria Police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
About Melksham Alzheimer Cafe
This monthly cafe, funded by Wiltshire Council and run by Alzheimer's Support, provides an informal setting where you can find out more about Dementia and help available, meet others in a similar situation, and enjoy a pleasant social occasion. Refreshments are provided. Members of staff are always present to provide information and answer questions. The afternoon usually includes live music or a visiting speaker, who may include health care professionals, legal advice, or local experts. It is always enjoyable and informative.
12/11/2017 : On December 1, members of the CCSO Traffic Operations Unit and Patrol Operations, along with Maryland State Police, conducted an Impaired Driver Checkpoint on Smallwood Drive West.
A total of 961 vehicles passed through the checkpoint.
Two drivers were tested for impaired driving, one citation was issued for drug possession, and nine citations were issued – three to suspended drivers.
The checkpoint was funded through a grant provided by the Maryland Highway Safety Office to combat impaired driving.
11/30/2017: Members of the Charles County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Operations Unit, along with Maryland State Police, will conduct an impaired driver checkpoint on Friday, December 1 between 9 p.m. – 1 a.m.
Special patrols and enforcement focused on impaired and aggressive driving are conducted year round.
The Charles County Sheriff’s Office is reminding drivers who might become impaired to always designate a sober driver.
Gadgets often like to gravitate towards a sweet spot of size and features, and so it is with compact system cameras (CSCs).
These mirrorless snappers trade the bulky optical viewfinder found in DSLRs for a form that helps them box in similar weight categories to compact cameras.
DSLR traditionalist Canon was a little slow out of the CSC blocks compared to fast starters like Fujifilm and Olympus, but the EOS M6 is here to provide a super-compact alternative.
That’s because the M6 not only ditches optical viewfinders, but an electronic viewfinder too – which results in a small CSC with DSLR-like photographic powers. So does it hit that sweet spot of pro photography in your jacket pocket? We played around with one to find out.
Foxconn Technology Group says the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has issued air permits need for its $10 billion display manufacturing campus planned for Racine County.
That’s according to a press release issued Tuesday by the Taiwanese company.
Foxconn is pleased that the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) has issued air permits that are needed for the state-of-the-art advanced display manufacturing campus that we are building in Racine County. Issuance of these permits allows our planning efforts to continue to move forward, and we are excited to see the project make important progress. The recent public consultation on the permits allowed the public to offer comments, and we were pleased at the strong show of support for our project.
The Taiwanese electronics giant plans to build the manufacturing facility in Mount Pleasant. It’s contract with the state is the result of a $3 billion dollar incentive package. Foxconn would have to create 13,000 jobs to get the full incentive.
There are more than 3,000 Entergy customers who are without power Monday morning.
The cause of the outage is unknown at this time.
No word on when power will be restored.
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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – IMPD homicide detectives have arrested a local husband after he allegedly killed his wife following a domestic dispute.
Just before 7:45 a.m. on Saturday, police officers were dispatched to the 2000 block of Boulder Dr. at the Landmark Apartments and Townhomes.
A woman, later identified as 61-year-old Monica Perkins, was transported to St. Vincent in critical condition after getting shot multiple times.
Perkins later died at the hospital. IMPD believes the shooting stemmed from a domestic dispute.
IMPD detained her husband, 63-year-old Alvin Perkins, and later formally charged him with murder on Wednesday.
Pillar is out of the lineup against the Mets on Wednesday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Pillar will receive a day off following seven straight starts. In his place, Randal Grichuk will man center field and bat seventh.
Storms caused power outages on the Gibson Electric system on Monday.
About 936 members in Obion County and Fulton County were affected when lightning severed a line just before noon.
The largest affected area were customers in Walnut Log and on Lake Road.
Power to over 900 of the customers was restored in approximately one hour, with all customers back on line just after 2:00 on Monday afternoon.
Medical examiners have identified a man killed in a shooting in North Las Vegas May 14.
According to the Clark County Coroner's Office, 24-year-old Maurice Williams died from multiple gunshot wounds. The manner was ruled a homicide.
North Las Vegas police said officers responded to the shooting in the 3300 block of Civic Center, near Cheyenne Avenue at 11:30 p.m. Williams was found at the scene and taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Police said Williams was walking through an apartment complex when he was shot by a man.
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Anyone with information on this incident is urged to contact North Las Vegas police at 702-633-9111. To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555.
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NEW YORK (AP) - A French-Italian crew has won the first leg of the Atlantic Cup by reaching New York an hour and a half ahead of an American crew after sailing 648 nautical miles from Charleston, South Carolina.
Skipper Catherine Pourre and Pietro Luciani on Earendil sailed into New York ahead of the American crew of Amhas, Micah Davis and Rob Windsor.
Earendil moved into the lead after a long, intense battle with Amhas. The French-Italian duo played the conditions perfectly, allowing it to gain a tactical and speed advantage after gybing in from the Gulf Stream to race along the New Jersey shore.
The second stage of three-stage race, to Portland, Maine, begins Saturday. The race will cover 1,008 nautical miles and is being sailed in Class40s.
New Times ' inaugural BurgerFest is set to arrive July 7.
If you like burgers, you have to come out to New Times' Burgerfest.
On Saturday, July 7, Soho Studios turns into the ultimate burger party. From 6 to 9 p.m., enjoy unlimited helpings of South Florida's best burgers, such as veggie varieties, traditional beef, fritas, and other creations.
The Vancouver Island Construction Association conference is set to tackle the issues surrounding the use of cannabis on the job when it becomes legal later this year.
Rory Kulmala says it is one of eight sessions planned when delegates meeting in Victoria later this spring…..
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - The biggest newspapers in Connecticut and Rhode Island are feuding over which state is worse.
The Hartford Courant in Connecticut wrote a scathing editorial after The Providence Journal in Rhode Island published an editorial calling its New England neighbor struggling, and blasting its business climate as enormously difficult.
The Journal's Jan. 24 piece ends by calling on Rhode Island Democratic Gov. Gina Raimondo to try and attract jobs from Connecticut to Rhode Island, calling it "certainly less risky" than Connecticut.
In a Friday editorial headlined "Why, Rhode Island, Why?" the Courant responded by detailing a long list of its neighbor's woes. Those included pension problems, economic issues and "a legacy of corruption that not even Connecticut can match."
It closes by encouraging the states to work together.
LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) – New York State Police arrested a man they say exposed himself in a lewd manner at a rest stop on I-87 in Lake George.
Donald Barrisford, 55, of Queensbury, was charged with public lewdness.
He was released on an appearance ticket in court.
Halsey is fresh off a performance down at the Jersey shore with G-Eazy, but her schedule doesn’t allow for much rest. The singer is working on new material as she tours the country with the Bay Area star.
On her latest release, Halsey tapped Big Sean and Stefflon Don for a revamped version of her previously released single “Alone.” The Detroit spitta adds on a new verse while the U.K. upstart brings her dancehall vibes to the song.
“Said he tried to phone me, but I never have time/He said that I never listen, but I don’t even try/I got a new place in Cali, but I’m gone every night/So I fill it with strangers so they keep on the lights,” sings Halsey on the track’s opening verse.
Listen to “Alone” below.
City police say they are concerned about the safety of man who was last seen Monday morning.
Police issued a missing person alert to the media just hours after Corey Margerison, 33, of Brantford ,was last seen at 11:15 a.m. in the area of Clarence and Dalhousie streets.
He is described as about five-foot-nine, 175 pounds, with brown hair and eyes. He was wearing a grey two-piece suit and tie.
Anyone with information about the missing man is asked to contact police at 519-756-7050.
Hocker signed a contract with the Buccaneers on Sunday, ESPN's Jenna Laine reports.
After a round of tryouts with other kickers to replace the departed Roberto Aguayo, Hocker evidently came out on top and will provide the Bucs with an extra leg for the preseason. However, he likely faces long odds of uprooting Nick Folk prior to Week 1.
A Blackpool family business which brought a traditional dish to Cleveleys has launched an unusual twist on another British favourite.
Lindsay and Bryan Andrew who opened Charlie James Pie and Mash on Victoria Road West in December to bring Cockney-style pie and mash to the resort, are now offering Sunday Lunch pies.
Lindsay said the young business was doing well: “Launched on Father’s Day, where the restaurant was full to capacity for both sittings, the new two course Sunday Lunch menu has proved to be a hit.
Included in the price is a choice of hand pressed Sunday roast beef pie, roast chicken pie or a vegan spring veg and sausage pie all served with a platter of homemade Yorkshire puddings, roast potatoes, carrots and gravy. You then get a choice of dessert.”
Lindsay opened the eatery to have a business compatible with caring for six-year-old son Charlie James.
Authorities in North Carolina have accused a woman of filing nearly 300 insurance claims for cancer even though she didn't have the disease.
The North Carolina Department of Insurance said in a statement Tuesday that 60-year-old Susan Leigh Huebotter is charged with insurance fraud and obtaining property by false pretenses over $100,000.
The statement says Huebotter presented 287 cancer and hospitalization policy claims that were fraudulent. According to the arrest warrants, Huebotter made the claims between 2009 and 2017 without being diagnosed, treated or undergoing surgery for cancer.
Warrants say the false claims totaled $231,306.
Huebotter was arrested March 22 in North Carolina's Lenoir County and jailed on a $250,000 secured bond.
Online records didn't indicate whether she has an attorney.
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High-level advisers close to then-presidential nominee Donald Trump were in constant communication during the campaign with Russians known to US intelligence, multiple current and former intelligence, law enforcement and administration officials tell CNN.
President-elect Trump and then-President Barack Obama were both briefed on details of the extensive communications between suspected Russian operatives and people associated with the Trump campaign and the Trump business, according to US officials familiar with the matter.
Both the frequency of the communications during early summer and the proximity to Trump of those involved "raised a red flag" with US intelligence and law enforcement, according to these officials. The communications were intercepted during routine intelligence collection targeting Russian officials and other Russian nationals known to US intelligence.
A Turkish soldier waves a flag on Mount Barsaya, northeast of Afrin Thomson Reuters
BEIRUT (Reuters) - More than 200,000 people who fled a Turkey-led offensive on the Kurdish town of Afrin are without shelter or access to food and water in nearby areas, a Syrian Kurdish official from Afrin told Reuters on Monday.
"The people with cars are sleeping in the cars, the people without are sleeping under the trees with their children," Hevi Mustafa, a top member of the Kurdish civil authority in the Afrin area, told Reuters by phone.
Turkish forces backed by Syrian rebel groups swept into Afrin town on Sunday, raising their flag in the town center and declaring full control after an eight-week campaign to drive out Kurdish YPG fighters. Mustafa said civilians still in Afrin town were facing threats from the Turkey-backed groups.
(AP) - Starbucks says it will close its more than 8,000 U.S. stores for several hours next month to conduct racial-bias training to its nearly 175,000 workers.
The announcement comes after two black men were arrested in a Philadelphia Starbucks store, sparking protests and calls for a boycott on social media.
Starbucks Corp. says the stores will be closed on the afternoon on May 29. Its corporate offices will also be closed at that time.
West Alameda Street will be blocked to traffic for two days beginning Monday morning while workers move power lines and place girders for the new DeFouri Street bridge, just west of downtown Santa Fe. A city news release said West Alameda will be closed beginning at 6 a.m. Monday and remain blocked through 6 p.m. Tuesday.
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Red, White and Blue Americana Hot Dogs
12 beef hot dogs
12 hot dog buns
1 cup blue cheese
1/2 cup mustard
1/2 cup ketchup
1 cup onions, chopped
1 /2 cup relish (optional)
1 1/2 cups green or purple cabbage, shredded
Cook hot dogs according to package directions or your preferred method (grill, stovetop, etc.). Toast or steam hot dog buns, if desired. Place one hot dog in each bun. Top with desired amount of blue cheese, mustard, ketchup, onion, relish and cabbage, if using. Serve immediately.
Note: Try coleslaw instead of cabbage. You can also try ranch dressing instead or mustard and ketchup.
The 4th of July is just around the corner so get your sparklers and firecrackers ready for this exciting patriotic holiday! Your kiddos will look oh-so-stylish while sporting the classic color combo of red, white, and blue! We’ve rounded up our favorite clothing and gift picks to help your family celebrate the 4th in fine fashion.
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is June 15, 2017. Listen in as Attorney, Ramon E Lewis, discusses some tips for protecting our Seniors.
A man is fighting for life after he was struck by a lorry in South Yorkshire this morning.
The 35-year-old was hit by a white DAF articulated lorry travelling along the Dearne Valley Parkway between Goldthorpe in Rotherham and Doncaster at 1.10am.
A South Yorkshire Police spokeswoman said: "The pedestrian, a 35-year-old man, suffered life-threatening injuries as a result of the collision and currently remains in hospital undergoing treatment.
"The driver of the LGV was not injured.
"Officers want to speak to anyone who saw either the pedestrian of the LGV prior to the collision."
Anyone with information should call South Yorkshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 37 of December 11.
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Tshibola aims to reboot career at Killie
Aaron Tshibola was weighed down by the £5million price tag that saw him labelled the next big thing on his arrival at Aston Villa.
Now as the midfielder seeks to relaunch his career with Kilmarnock he reckons the most significant number the critics didn’t take into consideration was 21 – his age at the time of his megabucks move.
Tshibola starts on the bench this afternoon and he said:
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No injuries are reported after a snowmobile erupted into flames on Lake Simcoe.
York Regional Police marine unit officers were out on patrol on Tuesday when they found the sled engulfed in flames. The rider was found next to the snowmobile uninjured.
Investigators believe the sled malfunctioned, sparking the fire. The snowmobile was destroyed and later towed back to land.
The investigation is ongoing.
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April 10 Ciber Inc
* Ciber files for chapter 11 protection and secures $45 million in dip financing to fund ongoing operations during process and agree to an asset purchase agreement with Capgemini America
* Ciber - Co, certain U.S. subsidiaries filed voluntary petitions seeking relief under chapter 11 in U.S bankruptcy court in district of Delaware
* Initiates a process intended to preserve value and accommodate an orderly going-concern sale of company's business operations
* Ciber - Notice of proposed sale to Capgemini will be given to third parties and competing bids will be solicited.
* Ciber Inc - Entered "stalking horse" purchase agreement with Capgemini to acquire substantially all of assets of co in North America and India
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Gatineau Fire says one person was taken to hospital after fire at a duplex in Buckingham, Quebec Friday afternoon.
It happened on Dorchester Street around 4:09 p.m.
Gatineau Fire says the person was found unconscious during a search of the building.
Five people will be displaced as a result of the fire.
The cause of the blaze is under investigation.
Welcome to Wednesday's LIVE Derby County blog from Derbyshire Live.
We'll keep you up to date with all the Rams' transfer activity as it happens, with the club's first outgoing announced yesterday as Andreas Weimann left Pride Park Stadium to join Championship rivals Bristol City.
There will be updates on that throughout the day, as well as much more with Frank Lampard's side recently linked with a move for Chelsea's Tammy Abraham and Peterborough United's Jack Marriott.
We'll bring you all that, plus much more with transfer chatter from around the League and updates from the World Cup.
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Zayn Malik is moving into a new bachelor pad after ending his two-year relationship with Gigi Hadid.
The 25-year-old singer has purchased a penthouse in New York's SoHo neighborhood—and it looks like it cost him a pretty penny. The former One Direction boy band member paid close to $10.7 million for his new four-bedroom, four-bathroom home.
The apartment includes many high-end finishes to justify that price tag. According to StreetEasy, the unit is more than 3,500 square feet and features 12-foot ceilings. It also has a balcony that exceeds 1,000 square feet and offers stunning views of the neighborhood's Cast Iron Historic District.
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Cheltenham has a new eating and drinking destination as of this week and we've had a look inside.
The Suffolk Arms has reopened to the public and we think it looks pretty smart.
Meet the Independents: The Suffolks in Cheltenham
The pub has undergone a huge, bringing in a modern fresh look with bright walls, new flooring and an expanded eating area.
Now run by Bermondsey Pub Co, owned by Ei Group, the pub has been given fresh life, with a new pizza oven knocking out artisan treats.
The skittle alley has been removed and the conservatory at the back of the building torn down to create a paved courtyard.
Residents living close to the pub have been invited to a grand reopening party on August 17 from 5.30pm onwards.
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* GE says Jeff Immelt will remain on Trump's manufacturing council, company "has no tolerance for hate" - CNBC
The Japanese government Tuesday said it has nominated Toyoshi Fuketa, a commissioner of the country's nuclear watchdog, to take the top post at the regulator, in the first change of leadership since it was revamped after the Fukushima disaster.
Fuketa's appointment requires confirmation by lawmakers.
His nomination comes six years after the meltdowns at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear station, operated by Tokyo Electric Power Holdings, which led to a revision of atomic regulations, after an official inquiry into the disaster highlighted collusion between regulators and industry.
Fuketa was appointed as a commissioner of the NRA in 2012 when the NRA was set up to enforce new nuclear safety rules.
Many of Japan's reactors are still going through a licensing renewal process by the new regulator, with all but three out of 42 operable reactors still in shutdown.
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HOUSTON — The Houston Community Association has named the recipients of its 2018 scholarships.
Cierra Cozad, daughter of Angela and Phil Cozad, Dexter Ingle, son of Nicki and Neil Ingle, and Mary Jo Meyer, daughter of Charlotte and James Meyer, all of Houston, each received a $500 grant. The scholarship winners are 2018 graduates of Houston High School.
The association supported the grants by selling pizzas throughout the year.
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Emerging markets collapsing, yield curve flattening could signal an annus horribilis like the one seen 20 years ago
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first drug to slow kidney decline in patients with the most common inherited kidney disease.
Jynarque (jihn-AR'-kew), from Japan's Otsuka Pharmaceutical, was approved Tuesday for autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease.
The progressive genetic disorder is the fourth-leading cause of kidney failure. It causes fluid-filled cysts to develop in and damage kidneys.
The FDA rejected it in 2013 but approved it after the drugmaker did an additional study. That one-year study, involving 1,370 patients with advanced disease, found the drug on average slowed kidney function decline about 35 percent more than dummy pills.
Otsuka says the drug, also known as tolvaptan, will cost $13,041 per month without insurance.
Jynarque can cause serious, even fatal liver injury, excessive urination and other side effects.
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Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli are a happily married couple now! They tied the knot in an extravagant countryside 5-star-facility in Tuscany, Italy. Also, the former US President Barack Obama holidayed at the same resort along with his wife Michelle Obama in May 2017 and seven months later Anushka and Virat officially became a couple at the same venue.
The countryside resort 'Borgo Finocchieto' is owned by John Phillips, a former US ambassador to Rome appointed by the Obama administration. The former President arrived in a military jet escorted by the Italian air force and security was beefed up all throughout the village and human movement in and around the resort was banned. Even Virat and Anushka enjoyed the same amount of security at their wedding at the Borgo Finocchieto.
LONDON: Formula One has appointed CAA Sports, a division of the U.S.-based Creative Artists Agency, to represent its global sponsorship rights.
"CAA Sports will be responsible for taking the Formula One brand into new markets and expanding the sponsorship portfolio to include new and innovative commercial partners," it said in a statement.
Sean Bratches, Formula One's managing director for commercial operations, said the appointment was part of a strategic growth plan "to support existing partners and broaden the number of sponsors coming into the sport".
"We have ambitious plans to expand to new markets and seek out exciting brand activation opportunities that will drive new levels of fan engagement," he added.
Liberty Media completed their takeover of the sport in January.
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Police are investigating after a 22-year-old man was found injured in Polton Street, Bonnyrigg, at around 1.20am last Saturday (December 9).
The man was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh where he remains in a serious condition. Police cordoned off the area outside the Chase pub on Saturday morning while they carried out investigations.
Inquiries as to how he sustained his injuries are ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact police via 101 and quote incident number 321 of the 9th December.
Rescue teams will resume an overnight search of the Merrimack River again Monday morning as they look for a 16-year-old girl involved in a jet-ski crash.
A Massachusetts State Police helicopter and search boats from Chelmsford, Lowell and Tyngsborough swept the river overnight on Sunday, according to the Lowell Sun. The Chelmsford Fire Department said they received a call about a crash in the river around 10 p.m. Sunday. They continued to search the waters until around 3 a.m.
The Sun reports at least one jet ski is in possession of the Chelmsford Police Department, but the cause of the collision is not confirmed.
The missing teenage girl has not been identified.
This year's Miller County Farm Family of the Year has family that's been farming about as long as the award has existed. With this year marking the 70th year that the Arkansas Farm Bureau has been handing out the award, Chase Groves' family involvement in farming goes back about that far.
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Rebuilt reliever Greg Holland has converted all seven save opportunities and the Colorado Rockies have won nine of their first 14 games. Greg Holland, Rockies relievers unhittable so far Rebuilt reliever Greg Holland has converted all seven save opportunities and the Colorado Rockies have won nine of their first 14 games.
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Fruta Conquerors continued their preparation for the resumption of the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) ‘Elite League’ on a positive note, brushing aside Ann’s Grove 3-1 on Thursday at the Tucville Community ground.
Veteran forward Anthony Abrams, opened the scoring in the seventh minute, stabbing his effort beyond the onrushing goalkeeper inside the penalty box, after racing onto a through pass.
New recruit Sunil Logan made it 2-0 in the 20th minute, slotting home unchallenged into the back of the net after a strike from fellow signee Gregory `Jackie Chan’ Richardson was parried into his path. ….
Wales are taking on Georgia in the FIFA World Cup 2018 qualifier tonight
The Welsh football team have travelled to Georgia without Gareth Bale for the World Cup qualifier match at the Boris Paichadze Dinamo Arena, in Tblisi.
Chris Coleman insisted that Bale’s absence due to injury would not stop Wales from being strong enough to win the match against Georgia.
“It's international football so you have to get on with it,” he told Sky Sports. “We're still strong enough to go to other countries and get points.”
The game got underway at 5pm with coverage on Sky Sport Football and Sky Sports Main Event.
OLIVE TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — A Zeeland man was critically injured when his motorcycle collided with a semi-truck in Ottawa County.
The crash happened around 11:35 a.m. Tuesday on northbound 96th Avenue near Polk Street in Olive Township.
The Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office says 47-year-old Christopher Pearl was trying to pass a semi-truck when his motorcycle hit the driver’s side door of another semi-truck that was slowing and turning left into Tyson Foods.
Pearl was flown from the scene to Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital where he was listed in critical condition Tuesday afternoon.
The semi-truck driver was not injured.
Investigators say Pearl was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Ardent Leisure Group:
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* Does not believe that Ariadne's nominees will work co-operatively and alongside current board and senior management to oversee execution of co's strategic plan
* At least two of the current ardent australian non-executive directors retiring no later than the 2018 agm
* Board cohesion is essential to enable ardent's management team to deliver earnings and security price growth
* Ardent board has reservations regarding Ariadne's agenda and that the presence of its nominees on the board may bring undue influence
* Appoints of Randy Garfield as independent non-executive director
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PITTSBURGH (AP) — Attorney General Jeff Sessions says the federal government is stepping up its fight against opioid-related crimes online.
Sessions announced the establishment of a new team to disrupt online opioid sales on Monday in Pittsburgh.
He says the goal of the Joint Criminal Opioid Darknet Enforcement team is to shut down online marketplaces, and in turn reduce opioid addiction and overdoses.
The team will more than double the FBI's investment in fighting online opioid trafficking.
Sessions says the FBI is dedicating dozens more staffers to the team so they can focus on the one issue.
SHARE COPY LINK As his final exhibit at the International Museum of the Horse, retiring director Bill Cooke will open a permanent exhibit on the forgetting history of black jockeys. Linda Blackford
As his final exhibit at the International Museum of the Horse, retiring director Bill Cooke will open a permanent exhibit on the forgetting history of black jockeys. Linda Blackford
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is planning to impose tariffs on European steel and aluminum imports after failing to win concessions from the European Union.
That's according to two people familiar with the plans who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss internal deliberations. The people say the administration's plans could change if the two sides are able to reach a last-minute agreement, but an announcement is expected before Friday's deadline.
President Donald Trump announced in March he would slap a 25 percent tariff on imported steel, and a 10 percent tariff on imported aluminum, citing national security interests.
But he delayed the implementation for several countries, including the European Union, giving them time to negotiate a deal.
The EU has said it will retaliate if the exemptions lapse.
SIX people have been seriously injured after a Zambia-Malawi bus registration number 1972 overturned at Chitemalesa area on the Great East road today.
Police spokesperson Esther Katongo says 53 other passengers sustained slight injuries.
Ms Katongo says the accident happened at about 05:30 hours this morning after the bus which was being driven by Kombe Kalonga of Lusaka failed to negotiate a curve due to excessive speed.
She says of the seriously injured, three were rushed to trhe University Teaching Hospital with the other three being rushed to Levy Mwanawasa Teaching Hospital.
Ms Katongo adds that 53 other passengers who sustained slight injuries are being treated at Chongwe district hospital.
× Winner collects biggest-ever Arkansas lottery jackpot
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The winner of the largest lottery jackpot in Arkansas history got his check Monday.
Eliberto Cantu was there with his wife and son to pick up the prize, worth $177 million, KARK reported. The 71-year-old is a Texas resident and bought the winning ticket for the March 31 drawing while working a construction job.
The take-home amount is more than enough for the family to pay for a number of items on their dream list.
“They will be leaving here with a check in the amount of $72,901,274, which is pretty incredible,” said Bishop Woosley the director of the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery.
“They still don’t believe it,” said Rodrigo Cantu, the son of the winners. “It’s definitely a blessing, but they still don’t believe it, even though we just held the check and took pictures with it. It’s still kind of unreal right now.”
The Cantus say they’ll do some traveling and use a portion of the winnings to tear down and rebuild their home church.
× Man says ‘best mistake I’ve ever made’ led to $100K lottery jackpot
FLINT, Mich. – A Mid-Michigan man said it was the “best mistake I’ve ever made,” and it led to him winning $100,000, according to WNEM.
The Tuscola County man, who has chosen to remain anonymous, matched the Fantasy 5 numbers drawn Thursday to win the Fantasy 5 jackpot.
He bought his winning ticket at Worth’s Party Store, located at 4730 East Main Street in Millington.
“I usually play 04-14-28-30-31, but I accidentally picked 29 instead of 28,” said the player. “Rather than starting over with a new slip, I just decided to go ahead and play those numbers and I’m so glad I did.
The lucky player claimed his prize on Tuesday.
“Winning the jackpot was all because of a simple mistake, but it’s definitely the best mistake I’ve ever made.”
He said he plans to use the money to pay down his mortgage.
“I can’t tell you how it feels to win the jackpot. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime kind of thing,” the player said.
Highlights PM Modi said it will preserve stories of our bravest men and women He also welcomed participation by the citizens in the process More information can be added through the feedback link on the site
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday launched a website to honour all the gallantry award winners since Independence.Announcing the launch of the website in a series of tweets, PM Modi said "the portal will preserve and tell the stories of our bravest men and women, civilians as well as armed forces personnel"."In remembrance of our heroes who have been awarded gallantry awards since Independence, launched the site http://gallantryawards.gov.in," the Prime Minister said.He also welcomed citizens' participation in the process."If you have any information or photo that is missing and can be added to the portal, please share it through the feedback link on the site," PM Modi added.
Last night marked the 2017 Teen Choice Awards, which means that some of our favorite celebrities hit the red carpet in Los Angeles for a celebration of the year’s best film, television, sports, fashion, and comedy performances. Some of our biggest red-carpet beauty crushes were in attendance, and let us tell you: There was no shortage of extremely pretty, seriously inspo-worthy hair and makeup looks throughout the evening.
From Zendaya’s insanely gorgeous curls and glowing makeup (which she did herself, n.b.d.) to Millie Bobby Brown’s freaking adorable Rihanna-esque glasses, the red carpet churned out beauty looks that were anything but disappointing. We rounded up the 20 most lovely looks from the night for your viewing pleasure. Ahead, see our favorites, including Vanessa Hudgens’s super-sleek hair and Lucy Hale’s pink smokey eye.
Keenan Wins First Game of Season, 28-6 over CA Johnson
Keenan and CA Johnson are both struggling this season. Keenan entered the game with a dismal 0-6 record and CA Johnson not much better at 1-5. The Raiders came out on top of the match with a 28-6 win over the Hornets.
If you just celebrated Easter, you might have some stale marshmallow Peeps lying around the house. And if you want to avoid eating those Peeps, they are the perfect material for a science experiment you can do in your own kitchen.
With the help of a ruler and a microwave, you can use leftover Peeps to calculate one of the constants of the universe — the speed of light.
It might sound crazy, but all will be revealed in this video from NPR's science YouTube channel, Skunk Bear. As a bonus, you'll also get to see animated Peeps illustrate the history of the search for the speed of light going back to Galileo.
Judge dismisses complaint against pipeline security company
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – A North Dakota judge has dismissed a complaint that regulators filed against a North Carolina-based company that handled security for the developer of the heavily protested Dakota Access oil pipeline.
North Dakota’s Private Investigative and Security Board plans to appeal Judge John Grinsteiner’s Wednesday ruling to the state Supreme Court. Should that fail, it could pursue fines administratively.
The dispute is whether TigerSwan provided actual investigative or security services within North Dakota without a license, rather than consulting services that are outside of the board’s jurisdiction.
Grinsteiner in April rejected a board request to ban TigerSwan from the state. On Wednesday, he agreed with TigerSwan’s attorney that any decision on whether the company should be fined for its actions during the protests should be made administratively.
President Donald Trump said on Thursday that Iran had not lived up to the spirit of the nuclear deal agreed with world powers and suggested he would reveal his decision on whether to certify the agreement soon.
"We must not allow Iran ... to obtain nuclear weapons," Trump said during a meeting with military leaders at the White House.
"The Iranian regime supports terrorism and exports violence, bloodshed and chaos across the Middle East. That is why we must put an end to Iran's continued aggression and nuclear ambitions. They have not lived up to the spirit of their agreement," he said.
Asked about his decision on whether to certify or decertify the landmark nuclear deal, Trump said: "You'll be hearing about Iran very shortly."
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Japanese PM Shinzo Abe is on the wires now, via Reuters, speaking in Parliament on his meeting with Trump held in Washington last week.
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Was able to develop a personal trusting relationship with Trump
Confident he can work with Trump with frankness
The US understood why Japan needs monetary easing
Gained Trump's understanding that monetary policy not currency manipulation
Veteran Congresswoman Rep. Louise Slaughter died Friday days after falling in her residence, her top aide said. The 88-year-old lawmaker had been the first woman to chair the House Rules Committee and was her party's top member on the panel when she died.
New additions to the Governor’s Garden
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Spring is in the air, especially on the grounds surrounding the Governor’s Mansion that are definitely a little more colorful now.
Tuesday, Governor Henry McMaster and members of the Audubon Society dedicated a garden of native plants in honor of our state’s birds. And they are only getting started. Overall, the group plans to plant 500 indigenous South Carolina plants and install 13 bird houses on the Mansion grounds.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – Alabama has settled a lawsuit that challenged the use of BP oil spill funds to build a beachside hotel and conference center.
In the settlement finalized on Thursday, Alabama agreed to commit long-standing funding for beach access, dune restoration programs, an education complex, biking trails and other amenities.
The Gulf Restoration Network had sued the state over the use of the more than $50 million of early restoration funds for the 350-room hotel.
Robert Wiygul, an attorney representing GNR, in a statement said the settlement guarantees that public dollars will go to ensuring better public access to Alabama beaches.
Alabama Conservation Commissioner Chris Blankenship said the agreement assures those amenities will be funded.
Blankenship said the hotel is projected to open in the fall of 2018.
HARRISBURG, PA. (WHTM) — Harrisburg Police say Derrick Lorenzo Butler was arrested by U.S. Marshals in Johnstown on Tuesday.
Butler is accused of shooting Jashun Patton, 18, at a home on the 1800 block of State Street on November 25th.
Butler is facing a murder and a firearms charge.
Police say Patton, who is from Philadelphia, died from multiple gunshot wounds.
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Dozens turned out at CitySpace Wednesday for a meeting of the Belmont Bridge Steering Committee in Charlottesville.
The meeting marked the fourth step in the process - choosing a final, preferred concept for the new bridge.
The committee will now submit that concept to the city's planning commission and Board of Architectural Review.
The commission and the board will both meet in August to review the design plans.
My photo from the @adidasoriginals superstar campaign got a lot of nasty comments last week.
Me being such an abled, white, cis body with its only nonconforming feature being a lil leg hair.
Literally I've been getting rape threats in my DM inbox. I can't even begin to imagine what it's like to not posses all these privileges and try to exist in the world.
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DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa State University has lost a second appeal of a federal free speech lawsuit over administrators’ decision to prevent a marijuana advocacy group from printing a T-shirt showing the university logo and a marijuana leaf.
The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said Tuesday that ISU administrators including President Steven Leath violated First Amendment rights of two students who were top officers of the ISU chapter of the National Organization for Reform of Marijuana Laws.
Leath and others claimed the T-shirt violated the school’s trademark policy after getting political pressure from conservative lawmakers. The appeals court, hearing the case for the second time, upheld its February ruling declaring the administrators violated student rights and therefore can be sued for damages.
The university could appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Even as the Trump Subscriber Surge slows some, more and more publishers are asking themselves a renewed question: Can’t we figure out a way to get more revenue from digital readers?
On Thursday, Conde Nast all but acknowledged that Vanity Fair would join The New Yorker as just Conde Nast’s second publication to charge for digital access.
Following a four-month closure, a north Scott County road reopened to all traffic Yesterday (June 13th) after a bridge that had been deemed unsafe by the state was replaced. Work was completed by Scott County and overseen by MoDOT’s Off-System Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation, or BRO, program. Scott County Second District Commissioner Donnie Kiefer said the closure affected 15 residences located near the bridge. County Highway 216 served as a detour while the bridge was replaced.
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Months after a co-operation agreement was signed between the Governments of Guyana and India for completion of the Indian Arrival Monument at Palmyra Village, Corentyne, bids for the project were opened yesterday morning.
Bids were received in two parts; for the construction of the monument foundation, base and podium, and for the construction of the roadway, internal drains, perimeter walkway and parking area. The works for the project will be carried out under the supervision of the Ministry of Public Infrastructure. The contracts are expected to be awarded shortly.
Based on the engineer’s estimate, the cost of construction of the foundation and the base is pegged at $24 million, while the second part of the project carries the estimated cost of $35.3 million…..
Meek Mill has been granted bail enabling an almost immediate release from prison.
Meek Mill has been granted bail by the Pennsylvania State Supreme Court. Fox 29 News reported that an “Order Granting Application for Bail” has directed the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County to release Meek on secured bail.
Citing credibility issues with the officer who testified at the 31-year-old rapper’s trial, the decision affirms the belief that Meek may have been falsely imprisoned and denied due process in the original case.
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner offered commentary in a status hearing last week and expressed no objections to a grant of immediate bail.
This is a breaking story that will be updated as more information comes available.
April 24 (Reuters) - Avid Bioservices Inc:
* AVID BIOSERVICES PROVIDES UPDATE ON ONGOING EXPANSION OF PROCESS DEVELOPMENT CAPABILITIES AND LABORATORY INFRASTRUCTURE
* AVID BIOSERVICES INC - FIRST NEW LABORATORIES ARE EXPECTED TO BE OPERATIONAL DURING Q3 OF CALENDAR 2018 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
April 10 Lakeside Minerals Inc
* Lakeside Minerals announces $2.5 million unit private placement
* Lakeside Minerals Inc - undertaking a brokered private placement offering of up to 2,500 units
* Lakeside Minerals Inc - offering was upsized from previously announced principal amount of CAD $2 million
* Lakeside Minerals Inc - intends to take steps to de-list from TSX Venture Exchange prior to completion of offering
* Lakeside Minerals Inc - after completion of offering, co intends to apply to list its common shares on Canadian Securities Exchange Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
PE-Backed Fracker Leads 2 IPOs Raising $681M Combined
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 2:26 PM EST) -- Shares of private equity-backed fracker FTS International Inc. and Argentine power producer Central Puerto SA began trading Friday after the companies raised a combined $681 million from initial public offerings, led by an upsized deal by FTS that priced at the top of its range.
Fort Worth, Texas-based FTS offered 19.5 million shares at $18 each, raising $351 million. The IPO was enlarged from prior plans to offer 15.1 million shares priced between $15 and $18. FTS sold 15.2 million shares in the offering, using proceeds...
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Nick Cannon might have a new boo thang! We know he has a thing for women who are a little older than him so when we saw that hot pic of the Real Housewives of Atlanta star Cynthia Bailey all over him we were’t surprised at all.
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April 20 Skechers USA Inc:
* Q1 earnings per share $0.60
* Q1 revenue $1.073 billion versus I/B/E/S view $1.06 billion
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.54 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Skechers USA Inc - believes it will achieve net sales in q2 in range of $950 million to $975 million
* Skechers USA Inc - expects ongoing capital expenditures for 2017 to be approximately $40 million to $45 million
* Skechers USA Inc sees Q2 earnings per share of $0.42 to $0.47
* Q2 earnings per share view $0.47, revenue view $962.2 million -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Sale allowed four runs on five hits, three walks and two hit batsmen while striking out six over five innings in Monday's start against the Phillies. "One thing that really pisses me off is command," Sale told John Tomase of WEEI.com. "Walking guys, hitting guys with breaking balls. That kind of stuff can't happen."
Command is Sale's calling card -- he owns a career 5.12 K/BB mark -- but he didn't have it Monday. His fastball was fine, but the game-plan was to focus on his secondary offerings and the command was not there. He'll have another 10 days in camp to work on it and one more start before he presumably takes the ball Opening Day against the Rays.
× The ‘feisty’ Tribune Columnist, Eric Zorn: Roy Moore is weird and bad news
Bill and Harry Teinowitz (filling in for Wendy) are joined in the studio by the feisty Tribune columnist, Eric Zorn! They talk about the allegations of sexual misconduct made against Mr. Moore, which has been horrifying. They also discuss his supporters, Donald Trump, and much more.
You can find Bill and Wendy on Twitter and on Facebook. The Bill and Wendy Show airs Monday through Friday from ten a.m. to noon, then streaming from noon to 1 p.m.
Simone Askew is making history as the first black woman to lead the Long Grey Line at the U.S. Military Academy.
The 20-year-old international history major from Fairfax, Va., assumed duties Monday as first captain of the 4,400-member Corps of Cadets. That’s the highest position in the cadet chain of command at West Point.
RELATED: This photo of a teary West Point cadet is going viral, but his story of triumph will move you even more
After a 12-mile march Monday morning with 1,200 new cadets she led in basic training, Askew said it’s humbling but exciting to step into a new opportunity to lead the corps to greatness along with her team.
Her advice to other young women aspiring to leadership roles is to seek mentorship and make themselves “vessels to be poured into.”
Pat Locke, one of two black women in the first class of women to graduate from West Point in 1980, says Askew is a terrific role model.
Pam Askew, Simone’s mother, adds that her daughter is a natural leader.
× Ice cream eating world record set at Indiana State Fair
Indianapols, Ind – A woman set a new world record in the ice cream eating competition at the Indiana State Fair on Sunday.
Miki Sudo of Las Vegas ate 16 pints of ice cream in 6 minutes to set the new record.
Sudo won $2,000 dollars for winning the Prairie Farms World Ice Cream Eating Championship.
Sudo’s no stranger to the world of competitive eating. She’s a top ranked competitor. Last month she won the women’s division of the 4th of July Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating competition for the 4th time in a row.
Sunday’s 2nd place winner was Juan Rodriguez of Crestwood, Il. He ate 15 pints of ice cream in six minutes.
“A Turkish restaurant this good is hard to find anywhere,” declared Ahmet Afsa, as he sat at a corner table at Sip Sak, on Second Avenue between 49th and 50th Streets, on a recent Friday night. The real compliment came next: “Even in Turkey.”
Mr. Afsa, and his four fellow diners, all Turkish like him, were sharing various mezze including fried sardines, braised artichokes and green beans stewed in olive oil. They then moved onto two platters of juicy lamb kebabs — one was hand-chopped meat mixed with red peppers and topped with spiced, slivered onions and the other, shish, was made with leg of lamb. Raki, the anise-flavored Turkish liquor, accompanied the food.
“The food is incredible, and you can’t beat the atmosphere,” said Murat, who only wanted to be identified by his first name and was one of Mr. Afsa’s dining companions. “We’ve all been coming here for years.”
"Johnson is a versatile prospect who relies on his football instincts to make big plays. He is a very intelligent player that is fundamentally sound but is also as physical as defensive backs come. Expect Michigan to take advantage of Johnson's versatility as often as they can. Digesting Michigan's playbook could be the only thing holding him back from seeing the field. Working closer to the line of scrimmage is really in Johnson's wheelhouse, because he is much better running downhill than backpedaling as a pure safety."
— Rivals.com Mid-Atlantic recruiting analyst Adam Friedman, on newest Michigan commit Washington D.C. St. John's College High three-star safety Quinten Johnson.
HOMER, MI - An illegal marijuana grow operation was shut down Thursday after police saw several plants growing in the backyard of a home they were at earlier in the day.
Police were executing an arrest warrant at a home in the 300 block of W. Adams Street early in the morning Oct. 5,when they saw several large plants in the backyard of the home, according to a Calhoun County Sheriff's Office statement.
Deputies obtained a search warrant and returned to the home at 11:30 p.m. and seized numerous marijuana plants, processed marijuana and suspected hash oil, police said.
Seven firearms were also sized during the search, police said.
No arrests were made, as there was nobody home in the morning, as well as during the search. The case is still under investigation.
× Iowa Firefighters Create Makeshift Oxygen Mask to Save Dog’s Life
BENTON COUNTY, Iowa — Firefighters save people all the time, but they are not always recognized for saving pets.
Iowa firefighters were recently called to a home in Vinton, where they thought nobody was inside.
However, when they heard a whimpering sound coming from the kitchen, they knew they still had a rescue mission on their hands.
Firefighters initially thought the dog was dead, but without any equipment they worked to revive the animal by improvising something they had seen on TV.
“We we started giving it some oxygen off my mask and one of the other firefighters took a styrofoam cup and cut the bottom of it out, then stuck the nozzle in it and put that all over the dog’s nose,” said one of the rescuers.
The dog is expected to be okay.
Ginnifer Goodwin and husband Josh Dallas share a cute moment on set on Tuesday afternoon (February 14) in Vancouver, Canada.
The 38-year-old actor rested his head on his wife’s shoulder as they reviewed lines in-between scenes while filming their hit show Once Upon a Time.
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Ginnifer and Josh first started dating back in 2011 after meeting on set of OUAT.
The two married in 2014 are parents to Oliver, 2, and Hugo, eight months.
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Rapper Meek Mill's attorney files a motion for the rapper to be released on bail. The Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner previously told NBC10 he would not oppose Mill's release, but the decision ultimately rests with the judge. (Published 42 minutes ago)
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The Ottawa Redblacks acquired All-Star defensive end Odell Willis from the Edmonton Eskimos for defensive lineman Jake Ceresna and flipped him to the BC Lions in exchange for a fourth round draft pick in the 2018 CFL Draft and a player on the Lions' negotiation list.
BREAKING: The #Esks acquire international DL Jake Ceresna from the Ottawa Redblacks in exchange for international DL Odell Willis. pic.twitter.com/KmQDeOpSVi — Edmonton Eskimos (@EdmontonEsks) February 2, 2018
Willis, 33, recorded 22 tackles and eight sacks over 16 games in 2017, his fifth season in Edmonton and 10th in the CFL. The native of Meridian, Mississippi is a two-time All-Star (2011, 2014) and won a Grey Cup with the Eskimos in 2015. Willis has recorded 218 tackles, 86 sacks and three interceptions over 155 career games with the Calgary Stampeders, Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Saskatchewan Roughriders and Eskimos.
Ceresna, 23, had 18 defensive tackles and two sacks over 14 games in the nation's capital this season in his rookie campaign.
Mysteryland USA is a roaming international electronic music festival, with a 21-year history. You get music with theatre, movies, interactive installation art and street performers. It started out in the Netherlands and expanded to New York. The Mysteryland USA 2017 dates would have been June 9 - 12, but it's been cancelled.
In a statement released this by the festival , they said: "Due to unforeseen circumstances, Mysteryland USA will no longer take place in 2017.
Since 2014, we have strived to produce the best possible experience for our festival attendees, and are truly humbled by all of the love and support that you, the artists, the beautiful venue of Bethel Woods Center for the Arts and the Town of Bethel have shown us as we celebrated life through music, culture and art."
SZA’s Ctrl is one of the best albums of the year, and she brought it to Saturday Night Live last night. Introduced by host James Franco, the singer performed “The Weekend” and “Love Galore” backed by a gospel choir, replacing Travis Scott’s part on the latter with a new alternative verse.
READ: SZA, 21 Savage Get Their Own Sculptures In Spotify’s RapCaviar Pantheon
Watch and listen below.
This article was originally published on Stereogum.
About Carers' Group
FACE (Family and Community Enrichment) organise a monthly support group for carers in the Southbourne area of Bournemouth. With some input from outside agencies, they aim to ease some of the difficulties and solve some of the problems faced by carers.
Union Pacific Public Information Officer Jeff Degraff says that the company believes a man and a woman jumped on top of a train car in San Marcos. The man either fell or jumped off the moving train and landed in between two of the cars and was killed.
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A Mississippi girl has died after her brother allegedly shot her in the head because she wouldn't hand over the controller of a video game.
WCBI-TV reported Sunday that Monroe County Sheriff Cecil Cantrell says the girl is dead.
Cantrell told local news outlets that the 9-year-old boy shot his 13-year-old sister in the back of the head. She was rushed to Le Bonheur's Children's Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, but didn't survive.
Authorities say they don't yet know how the boy got the gun. The circumstances are still being investigated.
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Fast-food pizza chain Domino’s (Ann Arbor, Mich.) has announced that it will continue to invest in its artificial intelligence (AI) platform, DOM, which facilitates customers’ voice-recognition-made orders. A new move for the brand is a shift away from telephone orders taken by its in-store employees.
It plans to apply the voice recognition technology used in its mobile app to streamline the order-taking process so employees will no longer have to step away from their work or attending to in-store customers to take those orders. The platform will also ease the ordering process for customers, as they will be able to call into the store and interact with DOM to track their order and wait time.
The company said that after its testing of DOM in 20 select stores across the U.S., feedback from employees and customers was positive. It plans to roll out the service in the coming months.
After being wounded and surviving the Las Vegas mass shooting, Ontario police Officer Michael Gracia, his fiancee will be returning home Friday afternoon, police said.
Gracia and Summer Clyburn, 23, as well as his brother, Rob, will be flown to Bracket Field in La Verne, officials said.
“From there, he will be transported to a rehabilitation center in Southern California for additional medical treatment,” said a statement from the Ontario Police Department.
Gracia and his fiancee were among the nearly 500 wounded and injured at the Route 91 Harvest festival Sunday night. Gracia was struck in the head and Clyburn was wounded when she tried to protect her fiancee.
On Wednesday, the officer up and walking around a Las Vegas hospital.
Gracia, 24, a former Ontario police cadet and jail staffer, has worked as an officer for four years.
Colin questions if Bill Belichick would have made Carson Palmer a Hall of Fame QB
× NYPD responding to reports of possible explosion near Times Square
NEW YORK — Police are responding to reports of a possible explosion on the A, C and E subway lines near 42nd Street and Eighth Avenue, New York Police Department Sgt. Brendan Ryan said Monday.
The trains are being evacuated, he said.
Food Lion Volunteers, Donates to Feed Midlands Hungry
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Monday (12/11), Harvest Hope teamed up with Food Lion. The grocery chain recognized Harvest Hope as a recipient in its “12 Days of Giving” campaign.
Food Lion says it will donate food to Harvest Hope and its employees will also volunteer their time helping feed the Midlands hungry.
Food Lion’s “12 Days of Giving” will wrap up Christmas day.
Police say an explosion at a Vermont marble quarry left a worker with minor injuries.
It happened Wednesday at about 9:30 a.m. at Vermont Quarries in Danby.
Vermont State Police say a worker was disposing of blasting caps when there was an explosion that injured him in the face. Kenneth Williams, 51, of Granville, New York, was treated at the hospital for minor injuries and released. Police say he was wearing his safety goggles when the blast happened.
The Vermont State Police Bomb Squad was called in to dispose of the leftover explosives. They finished securing the scene at about 4:30 p.m.
Police say the explosion happened in a secluded location and there was no public safety risk.
The U.S. Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration said Vermont Quarries faces penalties for improper disposal and possession of explosives without a permit, and for failure to train because Williams was not trained to dispose of explosives.
A woman pulled over to help a seemingly injured person who was lying down in the middle of the road, only to be dragged out of her car.
Thieves then escaped in the woman's car, leaving her stranded on the A614 near Ollerton.
The woman was planning to call an ambulance for the person, who she came across on August 11 at 12.20am.
Two 26-year-old men were arrested on August 13 in connection with the crime and have since been released pending further enquires.
Notts Police say they are following several leads and are working with South Yorkshire Police as part of their investigation.
Before and after shots of a Cooke Aquaculture net pen near Cypress Island. A pen holding more than 300,00 Atlantic salmon, right, collapsed on Aug. 19, releasing thousands of the non-native fish into the Salish Sea. Beau Garreau Courtesy to The Bellingham Herald
Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., discusses the 2016 election, voter fraud, judicial review, Trump's cabinet, his Supreme Court pick and why he believes Gorsuch will be confirmed.
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Following “ER” alum Anthony Edwards’ allegation that Goddard sexually assaulted him when he was 12, seven others from the Santa Barbara theater group are accusing their one-time mentor of molesting...
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TD Ameritrade Put An Actual Ad on the Bitcoin Blockchain
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After my weekend experience here are some tips I found online from the Alabama Police Department. I believe they are universal. Then I also added in some myself.
Trust your instincts.
Don’t go alone.
Insist to meet at a public place such as a police precinct.
Do not meet in a secluded area.
Do not invite strangers into your home, and do not go to theirs.
For the rest you can click here.
I don’t care how much they say they can’t meet in a public place, unless it is a couch or something insanely big, meet in a public place. Google maps the address you are sent. Make sure you can check the address ahead of time to make sure that it is a legit address and also with Google Maps you can look around and see your surroundings. I sent the address to Lauren Kelly and told her if she didn’t hear from me in half an hour. To call and check and if she didn’t get me to answer, call the cops.
× Wintrust Business Lunch 4/24/18: Hart Schaffner Marx, Crafty, & The Importance of Dissent
The market had a great start today, but struggled its way through the afternoon. Steve Bertand and Jon Najarian looked at the biggest factor that contributed to one of the largest dips of the year. Jennifer Keegan then joined Steve to discuss the historic business run from Hart Schaffner Marx, the one stop office food and beverage provider, Crafty, helped fill a market need with kegs in the office, and Kelly Leonard explained how dissent is vital in business based off of his latest podcast.
Head coach of Aduana Stars, coach Yusif Abubakar believes the weather in Algeria in his side losing to ES Setif.
The Fire Boys were bundled out of the CAF Champions League by ES Setif on Sunday losing 4:0 despite winning the first league 1:0 at the Nana Agyemang Badu II Park.
However, Abubakar is adamant, it would have been a different scoreline had temperatures been favourable.
“They are a good team that plays good football, but if you want to be fair, this weather[freezing cold] should not be accepted for football games,” he said
“If you have to take advantage of this weather to win a football game then it doesn’t help football.
“If they think they will be using this to beat teams from West Africa then they will be in trouble when they come to West Africa and have to face very hot temperatures.
“I’m not saying they are a bad team, but CAF needs to look into some of these things.”
By this defeat, the Ghanaian champions drop to take part in the CAF Confederation Cup.
A fire caused the evacuation of a Center City Philadelphia high-rise Monday.
Firefighters responded to a fire on the third floor of the Adelphia House at 13th and Chestnut Streets -- one block from City Hall -- shortly before noon.
The fire appeared to be contained to the third floor -- some windows could be seen smashed out -- and no injuries were reported as firefighters said they quickly contained the blaze.
No word yet on what caused the blaze.
Residents remained out of the building more than an hour after the fire was first reported.
Suspect sought after sex assault of teen on transit platform
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Police and transit officials are seeking help from the public in finding a man who sexually assaulted a teenager at gunpoint on a transit platform near Philadelphia's City Hall.
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority says a man believed to be in his 20s approached the 17-year-old victim from behind on the City Hall Station platform at about 10 p.m. Tuesday. Authorities say he drew a gun, forced himself on the victim and performed a sex act before fleeing.
SEPTA Police Chief Thomas Nestel calls that attack "horrifying" and "vile" and says the suspect is SEPTA's "number one most wanted person."
Police say the suspect may frequent the Olney Transportation Center in north Philadelphia and the Walnut/Locust Station in Center City. Police say he should be considered armed and dangerous.
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Narcotics Investigators and Hazmat Team are on the scene of active meth manufacturing near Morris.
Police responded to a report of a possible meth lab dump site in the 2300 block of Morris-Majestic Road Friday morning.
Authorities say they arrived to find three active meth “cooks” in a bag next to the road.
Narcotics investigators were called to the scene and are currently working to make the area safe, according to police.
The road is temporarily closed.
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MADRID, April 10 Banco Popular chairman Emilio Saracho said on Monday the struggling bank was considering a capital increase and did not rule out a merger.
The bank is considered Spain's weakest due to its exposure to toxic real estate assets, and reported a record 3.5 billion euro ($3.70 billion) loss last year.
"We need high confidence to carry out a new capital increase, so we must create that through transparency," Saracho told shareholders in Madrid.
Saracho, who took over the chairmanship in December, said the bank would continue to work on selling real estate assets and was considering selling off other non-strategic holdings.
Banco Popular shares are the worst performers on the European STOXX banking index over the past year, falling almost 60 percent against a 30 percent rise in the index. They were trading down 2.8 percent at 1022 GMT.
($1 = 0.9454 euros) (Reporting by Jesus Aguado, writing by Isla Binnie, editing by Angus Berwick)
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Chris Evans just reached out to Keaton Jones, the bullied Tennessee school kid whose story went viral when his mom shared an extremely emotional plea form him about bullying.
“Stay strong, Keaton. Don’t let them make you turn cold. I promise it gets better. While those punks at your school are deciding what kind of people they want to be in this world, how would you and your mom like to come to the Avengers premiere in LA next year?” Chris wrote on his Twitter account.
When Keaton‘s older sister wrote back saying he would love to go, Chris confirmed that he’s “on it.”
Celebrities have been reaching out to Keaton with messages of support since his video went viral over the weekend.
20:33 Reported News Briefs Av 22, 5777 , 14/08/17 Av 22, 5777 , 14/08/17 Rabbis call The Forward 'an embarrassment to Jewish journalism' Read more The left-wing Jewish newspaper had called the leader of the Zionist Organization of America a "bigger threat" to Jews than Linda Sarsour and the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement against Israel. ► ◄ Last Briefs
Fire officers were called out to deal with two kitchen fires over the weekend.
The first was to a first floor flat on Orchard Road, St Annes, where a cooker hob was destryed when a wooden chopping board had been left on top of the cooker and a ring accidentally switched on.
The kitchen suffered extensive smoke damage during the incident at 5pm on Saturday.
During the second incident a chip pan caught fire at a flat in Queensway court, Kiln house Lane, St Annes.
The occupant of the flat had put a towel over the burning pan and left the building. The chip pan had been forgotten and the fire left the flat smoke damaged at 1.50pm on Sunday.
A fire brigade spokesman said: “A smoke alarm is the easiest way to alert you to the danger of fire, giving you and your family precious time to escape. Don’t leave chip pans unattended.”
NAPLES, Fla. The vigil at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Greater Naples was full of people paying respects to the woman and many more injured at the Charlottesville rally.
Religious Leaders, NAACP, Collier Dreamers and other minority organizations spoke at the vigil.
Community leaders say the vigil was for healing and assembly. As well as reminding people racism is stil prevalent around the world, and here in Southwest Florida.
“This might be new to some people, but it’s not new to my people,” said attendee Yvette Stafford.
The vigil also benefitted a local charity, Black Woman Being. The charity handed out flyers explaining how to get involved with their subscription donating service.
The Safety Pin box has three different packages that are specifically geared at supporting black woman and femmes who are contributing to the movement for black lives.
For more information, visit safetypinbox.com/donate
BOSTON (AP) - Boston's top cop has completed his first marathon since the 2013 bombings.
Police Commissioner William Evans returned to the storied marathon for the first time as a runner Monday. He crossed the finish line with a time of about 3 hours and 50 minutes.
The Boston Globe reports it was Evan's 19th time completing the race and his 52nd overall marathon.
Evans has been the city's police commissioner since 2014.
He had just completed the Boston Marathon in 2013 when two pressure cooker bombs detonated near the finish line, killing three people and injuring hundreds more. Evans played critical roles in the initial response, investigation and ensuing manhunt for the bombers.
Evan said Monday he was running in part to show people the race was "back to normal."
Vesey suffered an upper-body injury Saturday against the Predators.
Though Vesey is officially listed as being out with an upper-body issue, he left the game with a bloody mouth after taking an elbow from Filip Forsberg. With Pavel Buchnevich already out, if Vesey can't play Monday against the Stars the Rangers will be quite shorthanded at wing.
WWE taped the following matches tonight in Boston for this week's Main Event episode:
* Kalisto defeated Curt Hawkins
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The hotel's flagship dining facility is the Bay Street Kitchen, which is just off the lobby and is a pleasant enough, contemporary space. The breakfast and dinner menus don't take food to any great innovative levels but again, it's a solid enough offering of Southern Californian and American favourites.
The breakfast selection has somewhat of a Hispanic sway, with burritos ($10/£7) and Frittata ($12/£9) among the more familiar eggs and cereals. Dinner is fairly simple, too, with tacos and fajitas as well as salads and sliders. There's a limited selection at the attached Bay Street Bar, and a rooftop menu at Rooftop 360°.
Monument Mining Limited reports that the Company filed a claim in the Kuantan High Court, Pahang Malaysia, seeking among others for the return of all issued shares of Selinsing Mining Sdn Bhd to Monument's wholly owned subsidiary Able Return Sdn Bhd , by virtue of Clause 2.2 of the "Able/Selinsing Purchase and Sale Agreement" dated May 31, 2007 for the acquisition of the Selinsing Gold Project that was closed in June, 2007. After removing the assets from SMSB and leaving SMSB as a wholly owned "shell company" held in Trust for Monument and/or its wholly owned subsidiary Able, the ownership of SMSB has since been transferred to Kesit Pty.
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ALBANY, N.Y. — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has signed into law new penalties for those who make bomb threats against community centres.
The Democratic governor approved the legislation Monday. It was passed by the state Legislature earlier this year in response to a string of bomb threats called into Jewish Community Centers across the country.
Citing those bomb threats and recent violence by white supremacists in Charlottesville, Virginia, Cuomo says it’s vital “now, more than ever” for New York to stand against “bias and hate.”
The new law ensures that someone convicted of making a bomb threat against a community centre can, at minimum, face a sentence of up to a year in jail.
Cuomo says the change will help prosecute those seeking to “spread fear and terror.”
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CALGARY - Husky Energy (HSE.TO) is buying a refinery in Wisconsin for US$435 million in cash.
The refinery at Superior, Wisc., will increase the Calgary-based energy company's processing capacity by 50,000 barrels per day.
The purchase, which is subject to regulatory approval, will bring Husky's total downstream capacity to 395,000 barrels per day and add to its asphalt production.
Husky plans to retain the approximately 180 workers at the refinery.
The seller is Calumet Specialty Products Partners LP of Indianapolis, which operates 13 manufacturing facilities in several states.
The Superior refinery has been processing light and heavy crude from the Bakken shale formation in North Dakota and Western Canada.
Oakton Community College's police chief resigned for personal reasons after less than a year and a half on the job, officials said. Public Safety Chief Dale Gustafson resigned effective March 31. He took the helm of the 12-member police department in November 2015.
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Related Stories Ghanaian social media has been shaken by the sudden death of Dr. Prosper Yao Tsikata, a Ghanaian professor in America.
Believed to be in his forties, Dr Tsikata is reported to have died while undertaking a routine exercise at a gym.
According to unconfirmed reports, a metal fell on him in the gym and he was immediately rushed to the hospital where he, unfortunately, died.
Dr Tsikata who teaches at the Valdosta State University in Georgia was very popular on social media, especially on Facebook, where he often shared his opinion on matters of national interest.
Since news of his death broke many have taken to social media to eulogise him.
Prominent among them is that of former BBC journalist Ben Dotsei Malor who described Dr Tsikata as “Crusader, Sharp mind, Intelligent, Principled-to-a-fault, hardworking, [and] unique …”
Dr Tsikata who graduated from the University of Cape Coast in 2001 with a B.A. in Arts, Classical History and Sociology has three Masters degrees in various fields.
Grace Byers talks about Lucious and Cookies revenge, a Lyon Dubois face off and EMPIRE's craziest mid-season finale yet.
The city of Vancouver is already mobilizing to try and get the vote out for this fall’s municipal election.
With a number of incumbents choosing not to seek re-election in 2018, the field of those jostling for Vancouver city hall has become crowded with new names and parties. That also means voters will have to do their research to ensure they’re familiar with the new choices that will be listed on their ballot this fall.
According to reporter Cheryl Chan’s story:
In 2014, voter turnout in Vancouver jumped 25 per cent from 34.6 per cent in 2011 to 43.4 per cent — the highest turnout since 2001, bucking the trend in municipal elections where voter turnout is often notoriously low.
An independent election task force established by city council has established a goal of at least 60 per cent voter turnout by 2025.
The American Legion Auxiliary is working to help those at the VA get Christmas gifts for their loved ones.
They are setting up a Christmas gift shop for residents of the Thomas E Creek VA Medical Center this morning.
The shop will allow residents to shop for free.
Last year, the group was able to provide 180 veterans with gifts to give others.
The event is in the Community Living Center recreation room at the VA.
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The Rhode Island General Assembly has a lot of work to do when it returns from this week's spring break. There have been 1,119 bills introduced in the state House of Representatives, and 777 in the Senate, since the session began in January.
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The Warren County Sheriff's Office was called to a home on Friday. Police say Steven Doss was threatening to kill himself and his wife using a knife.
Doss then fled the residence in a Ford Mustang. Police then tried to pull Doss over in the area of KY 185.
Police had reason to believe Doss was holding his wife captive with a knife.
Doss continued to flee police and reached speeds of over 100 mph. The pursuit continued into Butler County. Doss then turned onto a dead end road. Doss stopped the vehicle and resisted arrest. Doss was apprehended
Doss had an active Logan County warrant and his passenger, Kimberly Doss, also had active warrants.
Through the investigation police discovered Doss was under the influence of Methamphetamine, in possession of a large knife, and was holding his wife captive in the vehicle during the pursuit.
Steven Doss was arrested with 8 charges, including kidnapping.
Kimberly Doss was arrested as well for her active warrant.
Both are currently in the Warren County Regional Jail.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Norfolk Southern Corp
* Norfolk Southern announces pricing of previously announced exchange offers, interest rate for new notes and acceptance of tendered notes
* Norfolk Southern Corp - ‍will pay interest on new notes at a rate per annum equal to 4.050%, as calculated in accordance with offering memorandum​
* Norfolk Southern Corp - ‍ announced pricing of its offer of up to $750 million aggregate principal amount of company's new notes due 2052​
* Norfolk Southern Corp - exchange offers scheduled to expire at 11:59 p.m., New York city time, on August 25, 2017 unless extended/earlier terminated Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
UK power producer Drax changes payouts with boost to dividend
LONDON, June 15 Drax has raised its dividend payout target for the year and has changed the way it calculates shareholder rewards to ensure returns grow, the British power producer said on Thursday.
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After a long prolific stretch that’s seen himrelease a new album or mixtape every few months, this winter Future madehistory when he became the first ever to debut albums at number one on theBillboard albums chart in consecutive weeks. Just a week after his menacingself-titled album topped the charts, it was replaced by the more R&B-mindedHENDRXX, an album that showcased hisgifts as both a rapper and a singer. He’ll be joined on this bill be two othermodern rap acts that are coming off of recent career highs. Big Sean scored hisown number one record this year with IDecided, which features the biggest hit of his career, the rally anthem “BounceBack.” Internet icons Migos, meanwhile, scored the first number one hit oftheir short but influential career this winter with their Lil Uzi Vertcollaboration “Bad and Boujee.” It’s not often you’ll find a rap bill withthree artists all at the peak of their commercial and creative powers.
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The firm presently has a $12.38 price target on the apparel retailer's stock. Vetr 's price target points to a potential upside of 14.42% from the company's current price.
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The i splashes on the publication of the government's plan for the UK in the immediate aftermath of leaving the EU. It says it is a blueprint "to avoid chaos on the day after Brexit".
As bombs strike Syrian homes and warships approach North Korean shores, I wonder what it really means to be an American. I live my life day by day knowing I'll have a place to sleep while kids in Syria find it hard to breathe from the poisonous fumes of a chemical attack.
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Feb 14 Hologic Inc said on Tuesday that it would acquire medical aesthetics company Cynosure Inc for $1.65 billion.
Hologic, which focuses on women's health, agreed to pay $66 per Cynosure share, a premium of about 28 percent to its Monday close.
The transaction has an enterprise value of $1.44 billion, the companies said. (Reporting by Natalie Grover in Bengaluru; Editing by Anil D'Silva)
The epicentre of the quake was recorded in neighbouring Afghanistan
Panicked residents came out of their homes and started reciting verses from the Quran, according to Dunya News, after the 5.5 magnitude quake struck just after 3am local time (22.03 GMT).
No casualties or loss of life has been reported so far.
The epicentre of the quake was located in the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan at a depth of 180km.
Reports suggest major cities including Lahore and the capital Islamabad have been affected by the quake.
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I guess when flight attendants tell you to secure everything before take-off they mean everything. According to the Daily Mail story that includes not breastfeeding.
It appears that the mother was breastfeeding because there was a delay with the de-icing of the plane and her son was getting restless and making noise. She also mentioned that the door was open. I’m sure this will be thoroughly investigated but the flight attendants must strictly follow FAA rule or they are breaking the law. Details here.
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When you explore the Inland Empire Military Museum, you aren't just surrounded by history, you're immersed in it. Memorabilia and artifacts from local connections to America's involvement in foreign wars - cover the walls and display cases of the museum, a tribute to those who sacrificed for their country.
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With A Mid-Week Holiday, Marking A Revolution With Moderation Celebrating the Fourth of July is a serious predicament for some when it falls on a Wednesday. It's hard to enjoy barbecues and fireworks when you have to be at work at 9 the next morning.
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Even though Anthony Rizzo had never started a game batting leadoff in any of his seven seasons in the majors, Cubs manager Joe Maddon decided to move him into the leadoff spot on Tuesday. It worked, as Rizzo led off Tuesday’s game with a solo home run to center field off of Mets starter Zack Wheeler. He finished 2-for-4 with an RBI double and an RBI walk on the night.
It was more of the same on Wednesday. Rizzo led off with a solo shot to left-center at Citi Field off of Matt Harvey, giving him two leadoff homers in his only two games as the leadoff batter.
Rizzo entered Wednesday’s action batting .253/.394/.489 with 14 home runs and 40 RBI in 287 plate appearances. Wednesday’s home run, his 15th of the season, marked his 148th as a Cub, moving him into a tie for 14th on the Cubs’ all-time leaderboard with Mark Grace.
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Iranian President Hassan Rouhani warned U.S. officials on Monday that there will be a “high cost” to pay if President Trump fulfills his promise to undo the landmark nuclear deal reached in 2015.”Exiting such an agreement would carry a high cost for the United States of America, and I do not believe Americans would be willing to pay such a high cost for something that will be useless for them,” Rouhani told CNN at the U.N. General Assembly in New York.
The Iranian president said pulling out of the Obama-era agreement would “yield no results for the United States” and simultaneously “decrease and chip away at international trust placed in the United States of America.”
Rouhani’s comments came hours after Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu in New York, during which they were expected to discuss the Iran nuclear deal. Trump must decide next month whether to recertify to Congress that Iran is complying with the terms of the agreement. – READ MORE
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ENGINEERING firm Koyo International on Wednesday said it has won a S$5.2 million contract from the Housing & Development Board for mechanical and engineering maintenance work.
Work will go on for 36 months, with the contract starting in July. The latest order brings its total orderbook to S$31.9 million.
Shares of Koyo International were last traded at S$0.066.
Miami Beach Hotel Can't Axe Ex-Worker's OT Suit
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 4:48 PM EDT) -- A Florida federal judge Friday denied a Miami Beach hotel’s bid to nix a proposed collective action accusing it of violating the Fair Labor Standards Act by denying employees proper overtime pay, which the company said couldn’t stand because the worker leading the suit was considered an executive employee exempt from overtime.
U.S. District Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga denied Catalina Hotel LLC’s bid to toss the suit during a 20-minute hearing in Miami federal court, allowing Carlos E. Garcia to proceed on claims that he wasn’t...
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Like most of his fellow competitors in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series, Bowyer, 37, cut his teeth on short tracks. Even as he suffered through last season at HScott Motorsports, Bowyer managed to finish eighth at Bristol last spring, one of just three top-10 finishes in 2016.
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Unprovoked Florida man punches girl, knocks her unconscious
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Authorities say a man walked into a Florida gas station and punched a 13-year-old stranger unconscious.
Hillsborough County Sheriff's officials say the girl was inside a convenience store Saturday afternoon while her parents pumped gas outside. They say Kolbe Smith walked into the store and punched the girl in the face, causing her to fall to the ground. Authorities say Smith was not provoked and did not know the girl.
Several citizens stood outside the store and detained Smith until deputies arrived.
Authorities say 27-year-old Smith repeatedly resisted arrest so they deployed their Taser. They say he later admitted he was on LSD.
He is charged with aggravated child abuse, violation of probation felony battery and resisting arrest without violence.
DRAW REVIEW: The two legs of the Women's EHF Cup Final will be played on 6/7 and 13/14 May in Germany respectivly Russia.
SG BBM Bietigheim to host Women's EHF Cup Final's first leg
For the first time in the club's history SG BBM Bietigheim have reached the Women's EHF Cup Final and will face Russian team Rostov-Don.
After the draw in the EHF Office in Vienna on Tuesday 18 April the home rights for the two legs have been determined.
SG BBM Bietigheim from Germany will host the Women's EHF Cup Final's first leg on 6/7 May. Just one week later the return leg will take place in Russia.
"When you're playing a final, you want to win it. We're playing the first leg in front of our home crowd, so we will try to get a good position for the return leg in Russia. We know that Rostov is a very good team, but I think everything will be decided in the last 60 minutes," said Markus Schüle, EHF Cup project manager of SG BBM Bietigheim.
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MASON CITY — A Mason City man has pleaded not guilty to sexual abuse charges.
21-year-old Antonio Sandoval was charged on May 18th with second-degree sexual abuse and three counts of lascivious acts with a child. Police say he committed a sexual act on a child between 2011 and 2013 in Mason City, and that he and the child knew each other prior to the alleged incident.
Sandoval entered a written plea of not guilty in Cerro Gordo County District Court on Tuesday. Online court records at last check did not indicate when Sandoval’s trial is scheduled to start.
Second-degree sexual abuse is a Class B felony punishable by up to 25 years in prison. Lascivious acts with a child is a Class C felony, with each charge carrying a ten year prison term.
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Intelligence Leaks Complicate Efforts To Renew Key Surveillance Program
Republican officials are outraged by leaks indicating U.S. intelligence agencies spied on Trump associates. But their anger is also tainting a top priority for national security hardliners: the reauthorization of an expiring warrantless surveillance program known as Section 702. It currently sweeps up countless Americans, and lawmakers are demanding at least an estimate of how many before the statute is extended.
Trump and His Cabinet Are Stuck in an Awkward Embrace
Gloria Borger says administration officials like Rex Tillerson and President Trump are at odds with each other, but neither side is yet willing to call it quits.
Any parent knows it. Diapers are as expensive as they are vital to raising a child.
It's because of this, Crisis Nursery of Families First Minnesota is asking for diaper donations from the community, to help with its work as a child abuse prevention and family support program.
Friday, you can donate diapers at Thrivent Financial, off of Elton Hills Lane Northwest, Rochester. Diapers of all sizes are welcome.
The drive runs from 7 a.m. till 1 p.m.
If you miss out on today's chance, you can always donate at the Crisis Nursery on Woodlake Drive SE, Rochester.
Mayor Sharon Weston Broome will hold a news conference Monday morning to discuss a major early childhood program being launched by her administration.
The news conference is scheduled to start at 10:30 a.m. On a mobile device? Click here to watch live
Broome said the program is part of her ongoing commitment to education at all stages.
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Get ready to add this song to your summer 2018 playlist.
Justin Timberlake has dropped a groovy new tune titled, "SoulMate," and according to the song's first lyric, "Summer starts now."
This is Timberlake's first single since his fifth studio album, "Man of the Woods" and marks a return to his pop roots.
Some of the upbeat and catchy lyrics include, "I love your heartbeat givin' me rhythm/And I can feel your frequency, so unique/In other words, such a freak, set me free."
Timberlake wrote in an Instagram post that the song came together quickly over the past week, "Bahama Sessions -- "SoulMate", written: June 26th, final mix: July 3rd."
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Oklahoma City Thunder's Steven Adams shoots against Houston Rockets' Lou Williams and James Harden during the first half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Sunday, April 16, 2017, in Houston. less Oklahoma City Thunder's Steven Adams shoots against Houston Rockets' Lou Williams and James Harden during the first half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Sunday, April 16, ... more Houston Rockets' James Harden yells after a Oklahoma City Thunder turnover during the second half in Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Sunday, April 16, 2017, in Houston.
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Paul wonders how far the Texans are from being a legit Super Bowl contender.
Paul continues a discussion on his least favorite Houston athletes on an Ask Gallant Anything Friday.
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An ESPN push of a recent Russell Westbrook performance makes Paul question whether there really is an anti-James Harden MVP agenda among national media.
Paul thinks the Vikings may be in a tough spot regarding their quarterbacks.
Paul wonders if footage of Tom Brady kissing his son on the mouth is a big deal.
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Kevin Lee discussed his weigh-in issues Friday on the FOX Sports 1.
Lee needed an extra hour to make the lightweight limit, doing so and making his UFC 216 fight with Tony Ferguson official.
With the term of Janet Yellen as Federal Reserve chair ending next February, the president will have to nominate and the Senate will have to confirm a new head of the central bank in coming months. There is much discussion of the merits and implications of possible candidates for the job. For Donald Trump and the Senate it will be important to begin by considering the challenges that will face Ms Yellen’s ­successor.
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Tom Lawrence was the hero as Wales boosted their World Cup qualification prospects with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Georgia in Tbilisi.
Lawrence’s first Wales goal came four minutes into the second half when his 25-yard shot flew past Giorgi Loria in the Georgia goal.
It was the first time that Wales had managed a victory in 11 games when their star man Gareth Bale had been absent, the Real Madrid forward missing out with a calf strain.
Economist Don Klepper-Smith addresses the Greater Danbury Chamber of Commerce's annual Economic Forecast breakfast at Michael's at the Grove in Bethel on Wednesday. Economist Don Klepper-Smith addresses the Greater Danbury Chamber of Commerce's annual Economic Forecast breakfast at Michael's at the Grove in Bethel on Wednesday.
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A3 printers let you super-charge your printing sizes for posters, signs or even large photos. But, as they can easily cost over £200, it's important to pick a model that produces great-looking prints.
Here, we point you towards the best A3 printers, with some models under £100. Our recommended A3 models are fast and have low running costs. The same can't be said of all A3 printers - we've also identified three duds you'll want to avoid.
The top five best A3 printers below have gone through comprehensive, independent lab tests, ensuring that they're worth your money.
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Hundreds of vehicles are sold at an auction in Saudi Arabia to settle the debt of billionaire Maan al-Sanea and his company, one of the kingdom's longest-running debt disputes. ― Reuters
[W]e're trying to discover just how much influence sexist discrimination has on women's earnings relative to men's, we've controlled for full-time status, and now we're saying that--ceteris paribus--sexism alone accounts for a gap of 21 to 23 percent between men and women?
Shouldn't we try to compare women and men who studied the same things in college and selected careers in the same fields?
Come on.
Granted, controlling for full-time status is important, but surely we can do better than one measly factor. I mean, there are a ton of other things that play into comparing the earnings of men and women, right?
For example, shouldn't we try to compare women and men who studied the same things in college and selected careers in the same fields? Seems relatively important--and when we do that, the American Association of University Women finds that women actually make 93 percent of their male coworkers.
The president of major Japanese housing equipment maker Lixil Corp. apologized Wednesday for making an improper remark that he gained weight due to radiation.
"I got bigger because of radiation," Lixil President Kinya Seto said when Environment Minister Koichi Yamamoto asked him about his body during a meeting to discuss what measures should be taken to prevent global warming.
Seto, who used to play basketball and be a boxer, apologized later when reporters asked about the meaning of his comment.
India's fuel demand rose 6.2 percent in November compared with the same month last year.
Consumption of fuel, a proxy for oil demand, totalled 17.41 million tonnes, data from the Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC) of the oil ministry showed.
Sales of gasoline, or petrol, were 4.8 percent higher from a year earlier at 2.12 million tonnes.
Cooking gas or liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) sales increased 6.7 percent to 2.00 million tonnes, while naphtha sales fell 6.1 percent to 1.01 million tonnes.
Sales of bitumen, used for making roads, were 16.4 percent up, while fuel oil use edged unchanged in November.
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× “Explosion” reported in New York City in Subway
MANHATTAN — There has been “some type of explosion” in a Manhattan subway, according to police and PIX11. There are so far no reports of injuries.
Sources say one person has been detained. PIX11 also says the bomb squad is in route.
The NYPD is responding to reports of an explosion of unknown origin at 42nd Street and 8th Ave, #Manhattan. The A, C and E line are being evacuated at this time. Info is preliminary, more when available. pic.twitter.com/7vpNT97iLC — NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) December 11, 2017
Numerous trains are now bypassing Times Square and Port Authority, the MTA says.
Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 7 trains, and N, Q, R and W trains are bypassing Times Sq-42 St in both directions, according to the MTA.
A, C and E Subway trains are bypassing 42 St/Port Authority-Bus Terminal in both directions.
There is no S 42 St shuttle service in both directions.
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Joe Thornton was furious about something during Saturday's game against the rival L.A. Kings, and he took it out on Derek Forbort with a vicious slash. The incident occurred in the third period, as Thornton and Forbort came together along the boards.
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NEW YORK (AP) — A law enforcement official tells The Associated Press that a man had a pipe bomb strapped to him when it went off on a New York City subway platform.
The explosion happened around 7:30 a.m. Monday. Details were still developing.
The person was arrested and has non-life-threatening injuries. Another person on the platform sustained non-life-threatening injuries
The official spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly about the incident.
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White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders has tweeted that President Trump has been briefed on the explosion.
Military base worker admits role in bribery scheme
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — A civilian worker at a New Jersey military base has admitted his role in a scheme that traded bribes and other gratuities for favorable treatment on government contracts.
Joseph Gooch pleaded guilty Tuesday.
The 60-year-old Morristown man was a general engineer who was the army's representative on contracts made with federal contracting companies. He had the authority to evaluate a contracting company's work and could influence whether additional contracts should be granted.
Federal prosecutors say that between January 2006 and December 2017, Gooch conspired with other Picatinny Arsenal staffers and employees of a defense contracting firm to seek and accept gifts and other items of value in exchange for government contracts and other favorable assistance.
Prosecutors say Gooch also conspired with others to file false bills that wrote off the bribes' cost as "materials" needed on the government contracts.
With Super Bowl Sunday approaching rapidly, everyone is talking about who is going to take home the win.While it seems like Tom Brady and the Patriots are unstoppable, it’s hard not to root for the underdogs, the Philadelphia Eagles.
Given everything that Philly has gone through, and the fates of Philly’s most notable icons (like Meek Mill), they need somebody to root for. Click on the audio player to hear more in this exclusive clip from Hip-Hop Spot on”The Rickey Smiley Morning Show.”
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HALIFAX—A geologist using aerial photos appears to have solved a mystery over the origin of the headstones for victims of the Titanic buried in a Halifax cemetery.
There are 150 Titanic headstones in the Fairview Lawn Cemetery and all but one is made out of the same stone.
Halifax geologist Barrie Clarke says he knew the stones purchased by the White Star Line in the fall of 1912 were made out of gabbro or black granite, but it wasn’t clear which quarry the stone came from because there was no archival record.
He began looking into the issue when a headstone was damaged and needed to be repaired, finding that the stone was 421 million years old, which narrowed down the quarries to ones in New Brunswick and Maine.
Using old aerial photos from the New Brunswick archives, Clarke told Global News that he found 16 black granite quarries in the area of St. George and matched the stone to Bocabec, N.B.
× Ginormous Food’s Josh Denny is Doing it HUGE for the Holidays!
Food Network star Josh Denny joins Dane “On The Road” to talk about holiday traditions, meals and making 2017 the best year yet for fun and food. Hear as Josh shares some cool takes and twists on recipes, adventures getting together with family and friends and new project and shows coming up! Listen as Josh also fills us in on efforts supporting hunger relief and helping those in need in L.A.
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Ryanair announced (08-Dec-2017) plans to end its GDS partnership with Amadeus on 15-Dec-2017. Ryanair CMO Kenny Jacobs commented: "Our distribution partnership with Amadeus, which has been in place since September 2014, will end on 15 December next after a new commercial agreement could not be reached... We will continue to work together through our use of the Navitaire platform, an Amadeus company". [more - original PR]
PEORIA, Ill. (AP) — An exhibit of antique machinery on display at the Caterpillar Visitors Center includes the very first Cat to roll off the line.
The fully functional tractor carries the serial number “EXP 0000-L.” The Peoria Journal Star reports (http://bit.ly/2sc9RGG ) that the marking indicates the first vehicle off the California production line in 1925. It followed the merger of Caterpillar’s predecessors.
It and other pieces at the museum in Peoria are on loan from Matt Veerkamp. His family has a collection of 125 tractors and other machinery begun as part of a construction business.
Karl Weiss is Caterpillar Inc. vice president for earthmoving equipment. He says the pieces in the yearlong exhibit are the foundation of Caterpillar’s growth into a global giant.
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Natural Bridge Hoedown
The famous Natural Bridge Hoedowns have been a popular tradition at Natural Bridge for over 45 years! Natural Bridge State Resort Park and square dance caller, Jane Bolin, invite you on Saturdays from May through mid-October to Hoedown Island for some easy to learn Appalachian square dancing, line dancing, two-stepping, polka’s, waltzes and other couple and individual dances. The warm-up dance starts at 6:30 pm and the regular dance program begins at 7:30 pm. Admission is $3.00/person (ages 12 & under are free). As an outdoor event, there is the possibility of cancellation if inclement weather is forecast or occurs.
For more information call (606) 663-2214 or visit parks.ky.gov/
Beaten and raped by ex husband
KUWAIT: A citizen who works for the Health Ministry lodged a complaint at Saad Al-Abdullah police station against her ex-husband for beating and raping her. The woman refused to be examined by doctors, but the prosecutor went ahead and filed charges.
Lover ‘cheated’
A citizen accused a man, his mother and his Moroccan girlfriend of cheating after he made her believe that he was in love and promised to marry her. He claimed to be a dentist, then asked her for KD 7,400 to buy a car in front of his mother and the other woman, then refused to return the money. Police summoned the accused and his two partners for questioning prior to legal action.
4 arrested for fighting
Four expats were detained at Farwaniya police station after being involved in a fight inside a vegetable shop as they bargained over prices. Police went to the store and arrested them. One of them was sent to hospital for treatment of wounds he received, as blades were used during the fight.
– Above is a bonus clip from this week’s Total Bellas episode with the family getting a laugh at Daniel Bryan while he does yoga.
– Former WWE talent Barry Darsow (Smash of Demolition, The Repo Man) turns 58 years old today while WWE Hall of Famer Bruno Sammartino turns 82, former TNA President Dixie Carter turns 53 and Afa Anoa’i Jr. (Manu) turns 33.
– WWE Cruiserweight Champion Enzo Amore tweeted this workout clip from Los Angeles yesterday. The Wrestling Observer Newsletter noted this week that Enzo has been seen walking around LA with the title on.
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New Jersey is regularly hammered as a state where residents pay too much in taxes and get too little for what they’re shelling out. Take comfort in this: It could be worse. RewardExpert recently analyzed Census Bureau data to determine how much value residents of all 50 states receive for their tax dollars in terms of government spending on services, infrastructure, education, and public safety. New Jersey took the 43rd slot. Hawaii was at the bottom of the heap, while Alaska took first place. New York was at 5; Pennsylvania, 22; and Connecticut, 48.
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It takes a special kind of hand-eye coordination to pull down a one-handed reception at full extension some 35 yards downfield, then turn upfield to make more headway toward the goal line. Apparently Mykel Tubbs is precisely the kind of athlete to hold onto that skill.
That’s Tubbs in the the fold, somehow pulling down a big-paw reception and then slipping between a pair of defenders for more yards. The catch was nothing short of NFL quality, which begs the question of why Tubbs has yet to receive a scholarship offer from a power five conference.
According to 247 Sports, Vanderbilt and Navy have expressed interest in the receiver, they just haven’t pulled the trigger on a scholarship offer. Perhaps somebody will after his latest jaw-dropper.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump made his most explicit comments denouncing the hate groups responsible for “this weekend’s racist violence” after two days of bipartisan criticism for his failure to single out white supremacists. “Racism is evil and those who cause violence in its name are criminals and thugs, including the KKK, Neo-Nazis and white supremacists,”…
A prescription drug take back is scheduled Saturday in Tulsa. Environmental Compliance Specialist with the city, Bren Summerlin, says it’s a chance to dispose of unwanted and expired medications in a way that isn’t damaging to the environment.
The event is this Saturday, April 28th, from 10am until 2pm at three locations…the Reasor’s lot at 71st and Sheridan, Patrick Henry School on 41st Street, and the MET recycling center at 21st and 129th.
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LOWER WINDSOR, Pa. (WHTM) - Emergency crews are searching for a man who reportedly fell into the Susquehanna River Wednesday night.
Crews from York and Lancaster counties are searching a stretch of the river near Lower Windsor Township.
Officials said the 35-year-old was trying to get onto his boat when he fell between the dock and the boat. Six other people on the boat tried to help get him out but couldn't.
The call for assistance came in just before 8 p.m. Crews from Harrisburg were called to help.
Crews ended their search after 1 a.m. Wednesday. The volunteer crews plan on getting some rest and continuing their search at 9 a.m.
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Bishop Hctor Vargas Bastidas of Temuco condemned the attacks, stating that they "do not contribute to an overall solution to the problems in the area, nor of the Mapuche people, nor of the rest of civil society." All comments are moderated.
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California state agencies spent nearly $1.8 billion fighting fierce wildfires that killed dozens of people and destroyed thousands of homes and businesses last year.
Legislative Analyst's Office officials told lawmakers Thursday that the federal government will reimburse most of the costs, but the state will still need to come up with about $371 million.
State revenue has far exceeded expectations so far this fiscal year so the general fund is flush with cash.
Nearly $1.5 billion was spent fighting fires and recovery in the North Bay in October, including debris removal and infrastructure repair. The state spent about $300 million on December fires in Southern California.
Gov. Jerry Brown has proposed spending $35 million in next year's budget to backfill lost tax revenue for local governments and repair infrastructure.
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Putting aside money to invest in the stock market can be intimidating, which is, in part, why nearly half of American adults have $0 in stocks, reports Gallup. But if you do it right, it can be the most reliable and effective way to grow your money.
According to Mark Hamrick, Bankrate.com's senior economic analyst, most people think investing in real estate is a better bet but, in fact, it's the stock market that gives the best returns. So it's no wonder, especially in the middle of a bull market, that those who fail to invest often regret it later in life.
In a recent GOBankingRates survey, 11 percent of the 5,000 some American adult participants even called not investing their No. 1 financial regret.
It was the third most popular answer overall and matched the percentage of those who most regretted falling into debt. Meanwhile, 23 percent pointed to "Spending money on non-essentials" and 36 percent said "Not saving enough money."
In the afternoon three to four militants attacked a JK bank cash van near Keller village in South Kashmir. (Representational Image) In the afternoon three to four militants attacked a JK bank cash van near Keller village in South Kashmir. (Representational Image)
Unidentified gun men attacked a cash van of Jammu and Kashmir bank in South Kashmir’s Keller Kralpora area. There are reports that gunmen also decamped with cash.
In the afternoon three to four militants attacked a JK bank cash van near Keller village in South Kashmir. The two guards inside the vehicle were seriously injured. They were taken to the district hospital at Pulwama where they succumbed to their injuries.
Army and police cordoned the area to launch search against the gunmen. Police has blamed militants for the attacks on bank vans and bank robberies. Sources say that cash inside the vehicle was also looted.
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A widely shared story that claimed Pope Francis called for merging Islam and Christianity is false.
The story quotes Francis as telling a Vatican audience: "Jesus Christ, Mohammed, Jehovah, Allah. These are all names employed to describe an entity that is distinctly the same across the world. For centuries, blood has been needlessly shed because of the desire to segregate our faiths."
Another quote it attributes to Francis: "We can accomplish miraculous things in the world by merging our faiths, and the time for such a movement is now."
Vatican spokesman Greg Burke tells The Associated Press the quotes are "invented."
An internet search reveals the fake quotes and various incarnations of the story have been shared by numerous websites since at least 2015.
A 55-year-old man has died after being hit by a pickup truck at a crosswalk in Vancouver on Thursday.
Police said the man was crossing East King Edward Avenue at Inverness Street just before 6 p.m. when he was struck. A statement said the truck had been driving eastbound.
The man was taken to hospital with serious injuries but later died. Police said the driver remained on the scene and is co-operating with investigators.
The statement said rainy, dark conditions are believed to have played a role in the collision. Speed and alcohol aren't believed to have been factors.
The incident marks the city's first pedestrian fatality of 2018.
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SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) – Rain showers are on the way, but in the meantime firefighters have been busy trying to control dozens of grass fires all over the tri-state area.
The brisk winds today have fooled some residents who were trying to get rid of brush and debris left over from the winter. One fire on Signal Mountain near the “W” road got out of hand this morning. Volunteer firefighters and emergency personnel responded.
“Oh, I had a brush pile out here at the end of the barn and I watered everything down around it, but, dog gone the wind shifted on me and where I’d watered it down it just went over it like wildfire. Got up on the edge of the bank then and I had it contained at one time, but it had made such a big circle, time I’d get one end of it the other end done caught back up, you know.” said home owner Jim Beam.
Marion county authorities were busy over the weekend fighting a brush fire near Haletown.
No injuries were reported in any of the weekend incidents.
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A 12-year-old girl has gone missing from her home in South Shore, say police.
Elise Wareing was last seen on Monday, April 17 when she left her home address.
She is described as 5'8" tall, slim build with shoulder length light brown wavy hair. Elise was last seen wearing khaki green and black parka style coat with black bottoms (either jeans or leggings) and black/purple/pink Nike trainers.
A spokesman for Blackpool Police said: "We are growing increasingly concerned for the whereabouts of Elise Wareing.
"Elise left her home address in the South Shore area of Blackpool on Monday.
"It is believed that Elise may be with friends in the Blackpool area and we would urge anyone with information about her whereabouts contacts Blackpool Police."
Anybody with information can contact the police on 101 - quoting log ref LC-20170417-1339.
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- The Davenport men's basketball team is 8-3 on the year so far and 3-1 in the GLIAC.
While the team is in a new conference this year and has a number of new players, they are pushing to win the conference in their first season.
"That's been our goal from the beginning. We wanted to win the GLIAC and if we keep playing the way we are, who knows," freshman Zach Nieuwkoop said.
Zach and his former high school teammate Avery Hudson are two of the freshman already making an impact on this team.
"Very fortunate for us, all of them really had good high school coaches so they came here and really hit the ground running," Coach Burt Paddock added. "They've been some of our better leaders. I've got good leadership from our older guys, but our younger kids are doing a great job as well. So that`s allowed them play a lot early and contribute to the success that we've had.'
The Panthers take on Great Lakes Christian on Tuesday at 7pm in Grand Rapids.
Facebook recently filed a patent that uses a system to predict users' socioeconomic class
It groups users into three categories -- working class, middle class and upper class
The system uses a decision tree that asks a variety of questions based on your age group
According to the patent, it would refer to user data like homeownership, internet usage, how many devices they own, education and other factors
Facebook could be trying to guess users' socioeconomic class in order to serve them more relevant advertisements
It would also improve the firm's user tracking capabilities
The company has come under fire for user privacy issues and its targeting tactics
Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo led former Nigerian leaders, Yakubu Gowon, Olusegun Obasanjo and Ernest Shonekan to sing a hymn for a greater, united and peaceful Nigeria in 2017.
Other leaders in the video shared by the News Agency of Nigeria, include former deputies, Ebitu Ukiwe, Alex Ekwueme, Oladipo Diya.
The ex-leaders sang to Isaac Watts’ hymn, “Oh God, Our Help in Ages Past,” in the video recorded early December 2016.
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PHOENIX (AP) — Kristi Toliver scored 30 points, Tianna Hawkins had 13 points and a career-high 12 rebounds and the Washington Mystics beat the Phoenix Mercury 103-95 on Wednesday night.
Rookie Ariel Atkins added a season-best 21 points in her first start for Washington (5-1), which was without star Elena Delle Donne for a second straight game due to an illness. Toliver made 10 of 16 shots from the field, and the Mystics went 11 of 17 from 3-point range.
Toliver scored 15 points in the first half to help Washington build a 49-43 lead. The Mystics started the second half on a 6-0 run and led by at least 10 points throughout the fourth quarter.
Brittney Griner scored 27 points on 13-of-16 shooting and DeWanna Bonner added 25 points for Phoenix (2-3), which has lost three straight. Diana Taurasi picked up three fouls in the first half and finished with nine points.
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A teen has been charged after allegedly posting a threatening message on Facebook about the special constable involved in a shooting at the Maniwaki courthouse on Wednesday.
A teen was arrested after allegedly threatening a special constable in a Facebook post. (Facebook)
According to police with the Sûreté du Quebec (SQ), the teen was arrested yesterday after posting a message in French asking for help finding the constable's name, so he could be tracked down and shot.
The teen, who can't be identified because he is a minor, has been charged with intimidation and was released from custody on a promise to appear in court in April.
An 18-year-old man is still in a coma after being shot by a special constable at the courthouse in Maniwaki on Wednesday. The constable was also injured in the scuffle, but was treated in hospital and released.
Videos of the bizarre sight over California yesterday were uploaded to social media and sent to investigators at the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON) as a possible alien sighting.
The footage shows from various locations a bright point in the sky with a beam of light radiating below it.
In one video, a woman shrieked 'It's ET!', while others claimed on social media to have seen an alien craft.
But, on this occasion, the truth is already out there and it is definitely from this planet and human made.
East Haven firefighters responded to Gerrish Ave. at around 3:30 a.m. this morning on a call of smoke emitting from a roof, fire officials say.
Officials say that upon arrival, firefighters found a small fire on the 3rd floor of the multi-family home that was quickly extinguished.
According to officials, all occupants made it out of the building safely by the time fire crews arrived on scene and no one was injured.
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* Q2 REVENUE 3.8‍​ MILLION ZLOTYS VERSUS 3.5 MILLION ZLOTYS YEAR AGO
* Q2 NET PROFIT 0.4 MILLION ZLOTYS VERSUS 5,653 ZLOTYS YEAR AGO Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
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A Timmins man is facing several sex-related charges following the execution of a search warrant by the Timmins Police Service on Tuesday..
The search warrant was part of an investigation, which began after police received a report of a 37 year-old man committing sexual offences against an underage victim.
As a result of the execution of the search warrant, police seized several electronic devices, as well as two sawed-off long guns.
Deniel Baird, 37, of Timmins, has been charged with sexual interference, sexual assault, indecent exposure to a person under 16 years of age, unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm, and possession of a prohibited device or ammunition.
Baird was held in custody pending a bail hearing scheduled for today (Wednesday).
Artist and photographer Rob Carter shared with us a video in which, through montages and digital collages, shows the urban growth of the city of Charlotte, in the state of North Carolina, USA. The video, titled Metropolis, is "an abbreviated city narrative [...] that uses stop-motion animation to physically manipulate aerial imagery, creating a landscape in constant motion."
Charlotte is one of the fastest growing cities in the US and Carter's production features the changes that have taken place in recent years in its central region. Verticality and density of buildings (not necessarily people) continue to mark the urbanization of the city.
You can check out more of Rob Carter's projects here.
NEW YORK (AP) — Wal-Mart has acquired the outdoor clothing and gear seller Moosejaw for $51 million as it expands its online offerings.
The cash deal was announced Wednesday. Wal-Mart says Madison Heights, Michigan-based Moosejaw, which is largely online and sells more than 400 brands, will keep operating its site and stores. Its 350-plus employees will stay based in Michigan.
Wal-Mart, which is trying to better compete with online leader Amazon.com, says buying Moosejaw gives it the experience of another well-established e-commerce player with strong industry relationships.
Bentonville, Arkansas-based Wal-Mart also purchased online marketplace Jet.com last year for $3 billion in cash plus $300 million in stock. Wal-Mart’s online sales had been slowing over the past two years but notably accelerated during last year’s third quarter. It reports its fourth-quarter results next week.
Britain’s second largest energy supplier has joined its rivals in raising bills for almost seven million homes after a winter of wholesale price spikes.
The typical dual fuel bill for SSE's 2.3m customers on standard energy tariffs will rise by around £76 a year from July.
The increase is due to a 5.6pc increase in SSE’s standard gas tariffs and a 7.7pc rise for electricity.
Stephen Forbes, SSE’s chief commercial officer, said its bosses “deeply regret” the price rise and had “worked hard” to withstand costs that are outside of their control by reducing their own internal costs.
“However, as we’ve seen with recent adjustments to Ofgem’s price caps, the cost of supplying energy is increasing and this ultimately impacts the prices we’re able to offer customers,” he said.
The hike was widely expected following similar moves from SSE’s Big Six rivals British Gas, EDF Energy, Scottish Power, E.On UK and Npower in the wake of dramatic price spikes on the energy markets.
BBNaija! Miracle Shares First Picture After Winning N45million
The winner of Big Brother Naija 2018 ‘Double Wahala’ posted his first photo after return to Nigeria yesterday night alongside his four other colleagues. He appreciated his fans who are almost 300,000 for their support and revealed he will be going on a media tour. In his words: “Wow! It’s so good be out here […]
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Cardi B recently came to a shocking revelation, Donald Glover and Childish Gambino are the same person.
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This week’s episode of Business in Hawaii with Reg Baker discusses the PEO market in Hawaii and how it continues to evolve.
Hawaii’s PEO market for the last few years have been dominated by the big three – Altres, HiHR and ProService. With ProService’s acquisition of HiHR there was only two dominant players left. For those looking for an option other that the “Dominant Ones”, there is PAU or Pacific Advantage Unlimited.
PAU has formed some very interesting affiliations and the synergies of these relationships will be impressive. During 2017 PAU and their affiliates will be rolling out new products, services and pricing. A third very competitive option will soon be available. PAU will be a firm to watch during 2017!
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Defenseman Sami Vatanen , who missed Game 2 of the Ducks ' first-round playoff series against the Calgary Flames because of an upper-body injury, participated in the team's morning skate Monday and might return for Game 3 Monday night at the Scotiabank Saddledome . The Ducks will take a 2-0 series lead into the game.
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Rock Hill, S.C. (CN2 News) – A father, coach, principal, and community leader, the late Eric Lessmeister is once again leaving behind a strong legacy within the Rock Hill School District.
Three of his grandchildren, all born within a year of each other are graduating this week.
Two are graduating from the very school where he made a name for himself, Rock Hill High School.
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As I say, I would assume Siddal will want home advantage without the additional expense of using the Shay.
More than likely but if they are in a position to make a game at the Shay financially viable then they may opt for that, there'll be a lot of publicity around this tie so a number of other things may come in to play, who knows.Either way I'm looking forward to it and will go along, the Siddal lads played well in the last round and are now a part of RL and Toronoto's history, perhaps they can use this to link up with them going forward.
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* Electra Private Equity Partners 2006 Scottish LP intends to sell up to 26.7 million ordinary shares in hollywood bowl
* Placing shares are being offered to institutional investors by means of an accelerated bookbuild
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Based on the complaint made by Deputy Minister Ranjan Ramanayake, Criminal Investigation Department (CID) will commence and investigation in the New York Times article’s allegations.
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe made this statement at the Parliament, today (04).
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Cityland Development Corp
* Net income for the first six months of 2017 reached 243.12 million pesos, down 9.86%
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The Plasman Group has donated $2,000 in toys to the Children’s Treatment Centre Foundation of Chatham-Kent to support the centre’s music therapy, occupational therapy and physiotherapy programs.
The specialized toys will be used to help children develop skills in the centre’s therapy programs throughout Chatham-Kent, according to a news release.
“We are pleased once again to work with the Plasman Group to enhance our programs therapy,” Donna Litwin-Makey, the centre’s executive director, said in the release. “It’s a great partnership we have with the staff and management of the Plasman Group and we thank them for their second year in supporting our kids.”
Shauna Hatch, vice president of human resources for the Plasman Group, said the team members “love giving back to the community in which we live and work.”
The release stated the centre is “always in need of specialized toys.”
SEATTLE (AP) — Washington state has sued the operator of one of the largest immigration detention centers in the United States, claiming it did not pay detainees the state’s minimum wage for work performed over a decade.
Attorney General Bob Ferguson filed the lawsuit Wednesday against The GEO Group, which owns and operates the Northwest Detention Center in Tacoma on contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Ferguson says that since at least 2005, GEO used immigration detainees to cook, do laundry and perform other non-security work but paid thousands of workers only $1 per day.
GEO denied the allegations as baseless and meritless. The company said in an emailed statement that it intends to vigorously defend itself. GEO says the volunteer work program and minimum wages rates are set by the federal government.
The state wants the court to order GEO to comply with Washington’s minimum wage laws.
The lawsuit was filed in Pierce County Superior Court.
Parts of the NSW central coast and up into the Hunter are in line to receive "quite intense rainfall" with the potential to cause flash flooding, the Bureau of Meteorology says.
The bureau on Tuesday issued a severe weather warning for a region centred on Newcastle and taking in places such as Dungog, Singleton and Gosford.
A coastal trough cradled between two strong high pressure systems is deepening, and could bring falls of more than 200 millimetres in places, starting Wednesday morning, Jordan Notara, a bureau meteorologist, said.
Heavy rain is forecast for parts of the central coast, and Sydney may also get a soaking. Photo: Louise Kennerley
"The environment is very well set up for a very high intensity rain event," Mr Notara said.
“Along the coast, [there’s] potential for those more intense rainfalls to include flash flooding”.
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Living in a vastly different culture, even briefly, can change your life — especially if you're removed from the digital world. Software entrepreneur Sedarius Perrotta learned this in his early 20s, spending a month in the Amazon Basin. Here are a couple lessons he took away:
Contribute to the group. "The value of bringing people together with specialized knowledge to exchange ideas and support one another is a bedrock of any team's growth and success."
Check your privilege. "The month I spent in the jungle taught me, sooner than most people in their 20s learn, to move past self-pity and to realize the tremendous privilege it is to work in an office with people I respect on something we feel connected to."
Perrotta learned that it didn't matter if he was struggling to grow a company or get through a high-pressure VC pitch; it was nothing compared to surviving in the Amazon.
Hopkins hasn't practiced the past few days, but has worked on the side as part of the Texans' plan to manage his involvement at this stage in the season, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Hopkins is unquestionably Houston's most prized offensive possession, so news that the team is being careful with his workload during the preseason is par for the course. With the uninjured Hopkins limited to work on the side lately, and Will Fuller (collarbone) and Braxton Miller (ankle) both banged up, Jaelen Strong and Dre Anderson have received more snaps than usual.
An alert was issued by Environment Canada at 4:24 p.m. for Midland, Coldwater, Orr Lake, Orillia, Lagoon City and Washago.
Lake-effect flurries are possible tonight, with potential heavy snow Saturday night.
Bands of lake-effect snow have developed off Georgian Bay and will meander across the areas tonight.
Snowfall amounts of five to 10 centimetres are likely in the heaviest flurries. Locally, higher amounts of 10-15 centimetres are possible in one or two localities. While snowsqualls are possible, they will be brief and on the move, and snowfall amounts are expected to remain below the warning threshold of 15 centimetres per 12 hours.
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OSLO, April 28 Oil tanker firm Frontline said on Friday the high court in the Marshall Islands has agreed to hear on May 17 its complaint against takeover target DHT, which is incorporated in the remote Pacific republic, over a rival deal with BW Offshore.
Frontline, controlled by Norwegian billionaire Fredriksen and owner of a 14.5 percent stake in DHT, has over the past year tried to acquire all of DHT's shares and is opposing what it called "unfair transaction documents" in a defensive deal struck by DHT to give BW Group a 45 percent stake in DHT.
No one at DHT was immediately available to comment. (Reporting by Nerijus Adomaitis; Editing by Greg Mahlich)
BOSTON (WTNH) — The weather certainly isn’t too great, but you can tell that marathon season is coming to Boston.
About 500 banners are going up around the city, marking the beginning of the four weeks leading up to the Boston Marathon.
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30,000 runners are expected in this year’s race on April 15.
This year marks five years since the Boston Marathon bombing.
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MATTOON, Ill. (WAND) – Heavy rains caused flooding issues Tuesday on the streets of Mattoon.
The Coles County Emergency Management Agency says heavy rain caused drainage issues in the city on Tuesday evening. Water started to flood a number of streets.
A photo submitted by viewer Vanessa West shows cars trying to drive through the water at 15th Street and Charleston Avenue. EMA leaders say some cars were trapped and people had to be rescued from them.
The flooding came on the heels of other storm damage throughout Moultrie and Coles counties. In Sullivan, April Dinger came home to a massive tree blocking her street.
"Just seeing half a tree in my yard is shocking a little bit," Dinger said. "We're just thankful it didn't land on our house."
WAND-TV has not learned about any injuries or damage estimates at this time.
There is a theory that one of the girls who grew up in the baby-makin’ Jesus cult of Duggar was kept out of the family’s Thanksgiving picture on account of her sinful, premarital dickin’ (their words, not mine). Joy-Anna Duggar, who was forced into a shotgun wedding back in May, is pregnant with a baby that seems to be way further along than their marriage timeline warrants. People are noticing that she’s no longer showing off her belly on social media, a long-standing family tradition, because the internet knows it’s shit about baby bumps and called her out. Science be damned!
If you’re a moon-faced child molester who frequently disappeared during online pussy benders, say a couple Hail Mary’s and you’re all good to be in the family portrait, but Jim Bob Duggar will be God damned if some gawdless jezebel with a bastard baby is going to taint the purity of his family’s Instagram feed with her heathen ways.
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Halsey is not one to endure injustice quietly. The “Now or Never” singer has joined forces with Center for Health and Gender Equity to speak out against the Trump administration’s Global Gag Rule and support the Global HER Act.
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In a new video produced by ART NOT WAR, Halsey speaks about the life-threatening consequences the rule can have for women around the world. Trump’s rule prevents organizations from receiving U.S. family planning funding if they educate the public or their government about the need for safe abortion services.
Halsey has already been vocal online about women’s rights, but now is urging people to voice their support of the new bill introduced Senator Jeanne Shaheen and Representative Nita Lowey.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday arrived in Ahmedabad on the last day of campaigning ahead of phase two of the Gujarat Assembly Elections 2017, and boarded a seaplane from Sabarmati river. He travelled to Dharoi Dam, where he offered prayers at Ambaji Temple. In a rally on Monday, Modi said it was the first time in history a seaplane was landing on the river. (Express Photo/Javed Raja)
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A major asteroid passed close to the earth last month without any warning.
The London Daily Mail reports the asteroid known as 2017 VL2, measured between 52 to 105 feet in diameter.
Traveling at an estimated speed of 5.5 miles per second, it passed within 73,000 miles of the earth on Nov. 9. But NASA didn't spot it until a day later at the Mauna Loa observatory located on the island of Kona in Hawaii.
Scientists speculate that if the rock had struck the earth, it could have wiped out all life within a four-mile area of the impact.
The asteroid is a part of the Apollo group of asteroids which are near-Earth asteroids discovered by German astronomer Karl Reinmuth in the 1930s. It has been estimated there are 8,000 in this group of space rocks.
Scientists say almost 1,500 of these asteroids have the potential of striking the earth. The rock from this latest encounter is scheduled to pass the earth again in 2125.
Crystal Morford and her middle daughter, Amelia, sit Sunday with the newest member of the family, Ariah, in Morford's room at Deaconess Hospital. Ariah was born at 1:44 a.m. Sunday, making her the Spokane area's first baby of the new year.
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) – A state appeals court is upholding Philadelphia’s 1.5-cent-per-ounce tax on sweetened beverages, saying it doesn’t duplicate the state sales tax.
Commonwealth Court’s 5-to-2 decision Wednesday backed a decision by a city judge in December.
The court majority says the beverage tax, imposed on distributors, doesn’t hit the same subject or people as the sales tax.
The two-judge dissent says the ordinance that allows the beverage tax duplicates the sales tax because it can only be imposed “in relation to the retail sale of sugar-sweetened beverages.”
If fully passed on to consumers, the tax is $1.44 on a six-pack of 16-ounce bottles.
City officials say the tax has brought in more than $25 million since taking effect in January, but will likely fall short of projected revenues this year.
Nigeria is reopening the airport in the capital Abuja Tuesday, a spokeswoman said, following a six-week closure for runway repairs that disrupted international air traffic to the country.
During the shutdown, authorities diverted flights to Kaduna, a provincial airport 160 km (100 miles) away, where carriers including British Airways, Lufthansa and South African Airways refused to fly on security grounds.
Announcing Abuja airport's reopening, FAAN spokeswoman Henrietta Yakubu said an Ethiopian Airlines flight from Addis Ababa would land there at around 11:30 am (1030 GMT).
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Hosung Choi captured the hearts of golf fans last weekend and now there's a petition to get him to The Open
Man Creates Hilarious Petition To Get Hosung Choi Into The Open
Hosung Choi became an internet sensation last weekend after getting plenty of TV time during the Korean Open.
WATCH: Hosung Choi’s viral golf swing
The 44-year-old has a swing like no other and it went viral as he got himself in contention before finishing in a tie for 5th place.
Two spots in next month’s Open at Carnoustie were up for grabs and Choi came up just shy with a final round of 74.
One man hasn’t taken Choi’s disappointing final round very well and has started a petition to get him to Carnoustie.
In the petition, titled ‘Give special exemption to Hosung Choi for 2018 Open Championship’, he addresses the R&A and compares the world number 500’s golf ability to Leonardo da Vinci’s painting skills.
Jalen Knuteson started as a reporter in the sports department for the Pierce County Herald in October of 2016. He has spent time working for the Portage Daily Register as a freelance reporter and as a sports assistant for the Wisconsin State Journal.
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Uli Stielike has been fired as South Korea's head coach after poor results in World Cup qualifying.
South Korea's football association made the announcement Thursday, two days after a 3-2 loss in Qatar. It was South Korea's third defeat in the last five qualification games and left hopes of progressing to a ninth successive World Cup uncertain.
Lee Yong-soo, chairman of the KFA's technical committee, says Stielike "has worked hard for the development of Korean soccer but results in qualification for the World Cup have not been what we wanted."
The KFA did not immediately announce a replacement. With two games remaining in Group A — and the top two progressing to the World Cup automatically — South Korea is in second place.
FOREST PARK, Ohio (AP) — Police are investigating shots fired at two vehicles in a northern Cincinnati suburb.
Forest Park police say no injuries were reported, but two vehicles were shot at. Officers were first called to Hamilton Avenue just off Interstate 275 early Tuesday morning after a woman said a shot was fired at her from a car. A short time later, a tractor-trailer driver reported shots fired at his vehicle while on the interstate.
Police say both vehicles had dents consistent with being hit by bullets. They believe the vehicles were targeted randomly.
Police are asking for cooperation from business owners with security cameras in the area.
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It’s the day of love, and one fast food chain is marking it with a very special giveaway.
Subway stores across the UK are celebrating Customer Appreciation Day today (Tuesday) and there’s a free 6-inch sub on offer...
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It is a story that resonates for a generation of Ukrainian women - working in a foreign land to build a better future for their family back home. However, where there may be financial rewards, the personal costs may be high. Ukrainian woman, Darynka is returning home after several years working in Italy. She left for Italy to find work to support her family in Bukovina in the central Eastern Carpathians of Ukraine. That work involves taking care of a wealthy Italian lawyer and his elderly mother. It is a lonely existence, she is totally dependent on her employers, the elderly woman treats her with disdain and the work is round the clock. The money offers her family an opportunity to escape the otherwise grinding poverty that would have marked their lives. It funds a new house, destined to be accommodation for visitors to this part of the Carpathian Mountains, her husband is building it, however he is doing it casually and slowly. However, while she was earning money abroad her family.
ATLANTA — The New York Mets have listed starting pitcher Steven Matz as day to day, hopeful he will not miss a turn in the rotation with a mild strain in his middle left finger.
Manager Mickey Callaway said Matz isn't expected to go on the disabled list.
Matz was injured while swinging the bat Tuesday in the top of the fourth. The bat flew out of his hand and pushed his middle finger far back. Though he doubled, the pain was too much for him to pitch the bottom half of the inning and he left the game.
Callaway said Matz's injury doesn't compare to Noah Syndergaard's, one that forced the ace to the disabled list on the same day with a strained ligament in his right index finger.
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MARK BAUERLEIN: The Coming Implosion After Diversity’s Victory. “The administrators and liberal ‘go-alongs’ are in a corner, and they know it.”
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Slowly step away from the internet . . . after you read this, of course. For many of us, Instagram is our beacon of beauty light, our trend report, and our personal beauty tutor. It can also steer us down a hopeless path to bad skin and unwise makeup decisions. While we all love a good hack — especially when it can potentially shave money and time off of our routine — they aren't always the smartest ways to save. There's a wealth of good that can be found in DIY beauty feeds and genius makeup ideas from some of our favorite gurus, but some things should never, ever be tried at home. Like, ever. We asked three dermatologists to weigh in on the potential hazards of 10 beauty hacks that have collectively gathered millions of views, or probably tons of tries.
U.S. drug distributor Cardinal Health said on Tuesday it would buy medical device maker Medtronic’s medical supplies businesses for $6.1 billion in cash.
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Cardinal Health is acquiring the patient care, deep vein thrombosis and nutritional insufficiency units from Medtronic.
The businesses encompass 23 product categories across multiple market settings, including brands such as Curity, Kendall, Dover, Argyle and Kangaroo.
Cardinal Health said it would finance the acquisition with cash and $4.5 billion in new debt.
(Reporting by Akankshita Mukhopadhyay in Bengaluru; Editing by Sriraj Kalluvila)
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Acrobat plunges 40 feet after safety net fails This shocking footage shows the horrific moment a woman trapeze artist falls 40 feet in front of a packed circus audience in Belarus. Yulia Tikaeva, 20, suffered serious head injuries after...
Russia spends $30M on favorite sport of Putin's daughter These tiny dancers are getting big perks. Russia is building a $30 million center for acrobatic rock’n’roll — an offbeat “sport” in which President Vladimir Putin’s daughter competes, state documents...
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ABU DHABI Feb 14 Union National Bank, 50 percent owned by the Abu Dhabi government, on Tuesday posted a 29 percent rise in fourth-quarter net profit, missing analysts' forecasts.
The fifth largest lender in the emirate by assets reported a net profit of 251 million dirhams ($68.3 million) in the three months to Dec. 31, compared to 195.0 million dirhams in the same period a year ago.
Two analysts polled by Reuters forecast a quarterly profit of 310.0 million dirhams and 373.36 million dirhams respectively .
The bank’s board has proposed a 20 percent cash dividend for 2016, the same as for 2015. (Reporting By Stanley Carvalho, editing by William Maclean)
It will be a very cold start to the day with a severe frost, ice and some freezing fog patches, which may linger through much of the morning.
Most areas will have a fine and sunny start to the day, however cloud will thicken in the west bringing outbreaks of rain across Northern Ireland, western parts of Scotland, western England and the west of Wales.
These areas will begin to turn a little less cold, especially in the southwest where temperatures could reach highs of 9 Celsius (48 F).
But, elsewhere it will remain cold, especially where we have lying snow where temperatures will remain close to freezing.
Police have slammed the growing number of motorists using their phones to take photos and videos behind the wheel.
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Leicester City remain interested in Augsburg fullback Daniel Opare.
The Ghana international was getting tracked by Claude Puel before the window closed and he will consider swooping on a free in the summer, says The Sun.
Opare, who is approaching the end of his contract, held talks with Schalke on deadline day but did not seal a move.
He can talk to other clubs but Augsburg have been upset with the discussions after they were revealed in the German media.
Leicester and Stoke are the Premier League clubs who want him and RB Leipzig have shown interest in keeping him in the Bundesliga.
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SoCal Prep Legends Boys Athlete of the Week
Name: Scotty Pippen Jr.
School: Sierra Canyon
Year: Junior
Sport: Basketball
Noteworthy: After junior guard Cassius Stanley was ruled out for the game in the second quarter of Saturday night’s CIF State Regional final game against Etiwanda, Pippen Jr. exploded for 13 points in the third quarter, and a team-high 22 to give Sierra Canyon a 58-55 victory. The Trailblazers will now face Sheldon (Sacramento) on Saturday for the CIF State Open Division Championship at 8 p.m..
What is So Cal Prep Legends? Standout athletes, teams, coaches and inspirational performers this high school season will be honored in an end-of-year SoCal Prep Legends show on KABC. For more details, visit socalpreplegends.com. Vote for this week’s local athletes as the fan favorites in all of Southern California at the same site.
The Obama administration is issuing new rules it says will crack down on illegal fis... PORTLAND, Maine - The Obama administration is issuing new rules it says will crack down on illegal fishing and seafood fraud by preventing unverifiable fish products from entering the U.S. market. The new protections are called the Seafood Import Monitoring Program, and they are designed to stop illegally fished and intentionally misidentified seafood from getting into stores and restaurants by way of imported fish.
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SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) – New Mexico wildlife officials say bears are expected to be busy this spring after three years of good precipitation following what has been a long-running drought.
The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish on Monday issued a reminder for people to be aware of the greater chance of encountering bears and other native wildlife.
Department biologist Rick Winslow says males and young, independent bears are emerging from hibernation now and will be out foraging and seeking their own territory.
He says sows with cubs will follow in May, while cubs born last winter will be setting out on their own as their mothers seek to breed again.
Officials say residents in areas such as the foothills of Santa Fe and Albuquerque or rural portions of the state may have a greater chance of encountering bears.
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CARACAS, March 30 The head of the 34-member Organization of American States accused Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's government of carrying out a "self-coup" on Thursday after the country's Supreme Court took over the functions of the opposition-led Congress.
"The sentences from the Supreme Court ... are the final blows with which the regime subverts the constitutional order of the country and finishes with democracy," said OAS Secretary-General Luis Almagro in a statement. (Writing by Andrew Cawthorne, editing by G Crosse)
Zenith American Solutions, Inc. , a leading third-party benefits administrator, announced today that it has acquired Pacific Federal, LLC . Headquartered in Glendale, Calif., PacFed is one of California's most experienced employee benefits companies.
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A Louisiana woman filmed a swarm of mayflies taking over a gas station, prompting others to post their own videos of the phenomenon on social media.
The ACCC have called out the food company for misleading consumers with its 'Little Kidz Shredz'.
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Blackberry shares jumped nearly 5 percent after hours. The software company announced a strategic partnership with Microsoft on Monday afternoon. The partnership will create a secure platform for the use of Microsoft Office Apps and help users access the apps on Apple and Android devices. The companies are targeting workers who require high levels of cybersecurity.
Oracle stock fell more than 6 percent in extended trading, following an average earnings report. The cloud computing company reported earnings per share above Wall Street estimates and revenue in line with estimates. Despite the increases in revenue this quarter, no increases were dramatic enough to excite the market.
Shares of Opiant Pharmaceuticals dropped more than 6 percent in the extended session. The pharmaceutical company's shares skyrocketed earlier in the day due to Trump's decision to provide free Narcan, an emergency opioid overdose treatment sold by Opiant, to schools.
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Below is a profile story on incoming Wesfarmers boss Rob Scott, compiled by former WestBusiness editor Peter Klinger, when Mr Scott was appointed as Wesfarmers industrials division boss just over a year ago in December 2015: Sporting analogies are bandied about in business circles more often than David Warner clears the rope at the Sydney Cricket Ground. But when Rob Scott compares rowing to the challenge of leading a business heavily exposed to Australia's struggling resources sector, it carries weight.
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MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Tom Brady was intercepted twice by Xavien Howard and held without a third-down conversion Monday night, and the Miami Dolphins snapped the New England Patriots’ eight-game winning streak with a surprising 27-20 victory.
The Dolphins (6-7) were 11-point underdogs at home, but they kept the Patriots (10-3) from clinching their ninth consecutive AFC East title — at least for another week.
Brady went 24 for 43 for 233 yards and one touchdown. Miami sacked him twice and hit him five times, and held the Patriots to 25 yards rushing. New England was 0 for 11 on third down.
The Dolphins’ Jay Cutler threw for 263 yards and three scores, including two to Jarvis Landry. Kenyan Drake had 114 yards rushing and 79 receiving.
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MARIB, Oct 7 (Saba) – Artillery of the army and popular shelled a gathering of Saudi-paid mercenaries in al-Qatab area in Nehm district, a military official told Saba on Saturday.
The shelling hit the target and caused heavy losses to them.
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Mason contributed 16 points (5-10 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 5-5 FT), a team-high five assists, four rebounds and three steals across 27 minutes during Tuesday's 71-54 loss to the Warriors.
Through two summer league tilts, Mason has accumulated 32 points, 14 assists and five steals. The 34th overall pick in 2017, Mason showed flashes last season during his 52 appearances and 18.9 minutes per game. Notably, he posted 15 games with double-digit points, 10 games with at least five assists and 23 games with at least one steal.
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Nate's fate likely not to be a monster
It's not crystal clear that Tropical Storm Nate will ever become a hurricane. And Eastern PA Weather Authority boss Bobby Martrich said even if it does in the next day or two, conditions in the Gulf of Mexico likely will keep Nate from the wild intensification that we saw with the ultra-destructuve Harvey, Irma and Maria. Think Category 1, rather than Category 2 or 3, if there were no upper-level shear, he said. The water's certainly warm enough for something more severe.
Gordon (hip) was activated from the 10-day disabled list Tuesday.
As expected, Gordon is back with the big club after getting through a trio of minor-league rehab games with no issues over the weekend. The veteran outfielder should immediately slot back in as the team's primary center fielder, but his offensive stats (.174/.208/.217 through seven games before getting hurt) leave much to be desired from a fantasy perspective. Paulo Orlando was optioned to Triple-A Omaha to clear a roster spot for Gordon.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says construction activities will begin this week on the first phase of the $2.1 billion Red River flood diversion project in the Fargo-Moorhead area.
The Corps said Tuesday that Ames Construction of Burnsville is sending equipment to the site near Horace, North Dakota, to conduct pre-construction studies for the diversion inlet. The inlet will include a control structure with three gates to regulate flows into the diversion channel around Fargo on the North Dakota side of the river.
Minnesota and upstream opponents are fighting the project in court. The project would redirect floodwaters on the north-flowing river around Fargo, but would inundate farmland south of the cities during times of serious flooding. Minnesota has refused to issue permits for work on its side.
A serious winter storm over the weekend covered central and northern Saskatchewan with a thick blanket of snow.
Over four days, Lloydminster was hit with 42 centimetres of snow. Buffalo Narrows and La Ronge received around 20 centimetres, while Flin Flon received 28 centimetres.
The snow created icy road conditions and poor visibility.
Despite warm temperatures, Environment Canada believes the snow will be around for the next several days.
"We can still see the band of snow on satellite imagery," said weather specialist Mark Melsness. "There's still a bright band of white left on the ground."
The province's Water Security Agency is monitoring the situation. For now, the agency said it is not concerned about flooding caused by the sudden snow dump.
Your analysis of the Caribbean cigar business (Cuba’s communists and exiles ready for great cigar smoke-off, June 14) recalls the irony of the 20th century’s Cold War that was the least remarked on.
Throughout the global ideological polarisation between western capitalism and Soviet socialism, the two consumer products most symbolic of western capitalist excess and expensively conspicuous consumption were … Russian caviar and Cuban cigars.
There has to be a moral in there somewhere, but I’m not quite sure what it is exactly.
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Summer Fun For Under $25 In BostonWhat do a famous Italian dessert, dinosaur bones, bike trails, a mighty fortress and mini-golf with glow-in-the dark monsters have in common? These are just five of the things to do in Boston this summer for under $25.
Crestview, Fla. — A Florida man arrested for destroying a liquor store under construction told police he was Alice in Wonderland and that a “hookah-smoking caterpillar” ordered him to attack the site.
Crestview police said in a post on Facebook that Matthew Horace Jones is accused of breaking into a fenced-in area and using a forklift to cause more than $100,000 in damage. He faces grand theft felony and other charges.
Witnesses called 911 and police went to the site. The police report says Jones aimed the forklift toward officers, who stopped him at gunpoint.
Police quoted Jones as identifying himself as Alice in Wonderland, blaming the attack on “a hookah-smoking caterpillar” and saying that he had a problem with “building a place to sell alcohol.”
No lawyer is listed for him.
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Crews have begun working on the train expected to start bringing people in and out of the Los Angeles International Airport in 2023. Travelers are advised to expect delays. Lynette Romero reports for the KTLA 5 Morning News on May 30, 2018.
GABORONE, Dec 12 (Reuters) - Botswana’s national budget recorded a cumulative surplus of 100 million pula ($10 million) half way through the 2017/18 fiscal year, but was still expected to record a full year deficit.
The southern African nation’s central bank said it received more mineral revenues than expected in the six months to September, resulting in a surplus. Botswana recorded a deficit of 1.7 billion pula by the same time last year.
The country’s fiscal year runs from April to March.
A budget deficit of 6.5 billion pula was forecast by Finance Minister Kenneth Matambo in February.
The deficit is seen widening to 8 billion pula in the 2018/2019 fiscal year leading to cumulative budget gap of 15 billion pula by 2020, the ministry of finance has said. ($1 = 10.3734 pulas) (Writing by Tanisha Heiberg; Editing by James Macharia)
€40M Award Wrongly Amended Post-Judgment: DC Circ.
Law360 (February 2, 2018, 6:53 PM EST) -- An American security contractor that won confirmation of a €39.8 million arbitral award against Greece following a dispute stemming from the 2004 Olympics cannot benefit from the more favorable exchange rate in place when the award was issued, the D.C. Circuit ruled Friday, finding the contractor had "explicitly" requested a judgment in euros.
A three-judge panel concluded that a D.C. federal court, after confirming the award, had wrongly granted a request later filed by engineering and defense company Leidos Inc. that the court's judgment be converted to U.S. dollars...
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It’s hard to believe summer is coming to an end and the kids are heading back to school. Organizing expert, Helen Austen shares some tips to help make the transition go a little smoother.
The ANC in KwaZulu-Natal was crowing on Thursday morning as the party retained control of a hotly contested ward in Phongolo.
Ward 7 in the northern KwaZulu-Natal town was up for grabs in a by-election on Wednesday.
While it was an ANC ward‚ given the IFP’s victory in Nquthu just a few weeks ago‚ it was an important battleground as the rival parties fight for control in Zululand.
Early figures indicate that the ANC won 834 votes‚ just 95 more than the IFP‚ which won 739.
The National Freedom Party (NFP) got 368 votes while the EFF — which has battled to make significant inroads in rural KwaZulu-Natal — got just 38 votes.
The first positive test for West Nile Virus of mosquitoes this year is confirmed Wednesday by the Illinois Department of Public Health.
The mosquitoes were collected in Glenview and Morton Grove. This is around the same time that the first positive test of mosquitoes was collected in 2017, a year where the public health officials reported 90 human cases of West Nile Virus, including eight deaths.
There have been no cases of West Nile Virus reported so far this year.
For the first time since a devastating tornado, Oak Grove held its annual Memorial Day ceremony to honor veterans.
Happ went 3-for-4 with a home run, two RBI and two runs scored in Tuesday's win over the Indians.
Happ slugged one of the Cubs' four solo homers off Josh Tomlin in the first four frames of Tuesday's contest. The 23-year-old has experienced a slow start to his 2018 campaign but recently made some mechanical changes to his approach at the plate. These changes appear to be paying early dividends, as Happ has collected five hits in his last three starts and only struck out once during that stretch. Happ is showing signs of life as we enter the fourth week of the regular season.
It's just the latest retailer to seek bankruptcy protection, close stores or go out of business entirely as more people skip the mall and shop online. Toys R Us, for example, announced last week that it would close or sell all its stores after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last year.
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Ghanaian youth Emmanuel Boateng was on the scoresheet for Levante's 2-2 draw with Real Madrid in Saturday night's La Liga clash.
The 21-year-old stroked the ball into the bottom corner of the net after Real Madrid goalkeeper Keylor Navas had been forced to come out of his goal to save from Jose Morales.
Sergio Ramos, back from injury, opened the scoring with a header in the 11th minute from Toni Kroos’s corner, but Boateng equalised shortly before halftime when he slotted home from the edge of the area after Navas had denied Jose Luis Morales.
Isco, brought on for the ineffective Gareth Bale, looked to have earned Madrid the three points when he slammed home in the 81st minute but Pazzini, on loan from Verona, had the final say.
The 33-year-old’s late strike denied Madrid the chance to move above Valencia and go third, with Los Blancos left 18 points behind their rivals and unbeaten league leaders Barcelona.
Minot Air Force Base woman sentenced for child sex crime
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A Minot Air Force Base woman has been sentenced to serve 25 years in prison for videotaping herself sexually exploiting an infant and then selling the videos.
The U.S. attorney's office says the videos created and sold by 29-year-old Ashley Moore were found on a cellphone belonging to an Alabama man who had died. Family members of the man alerted police.
Moore was convicted of sexual exploitation of a child and a pornography-related charge. She'll be on supervised release for 10 years following her prison time.
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SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. (AP) — A western Nebraska zoo is getting ready to display two orphaned bear cubs from Wyoming.
The Scottsbluff Star-Herald reports that the cubs arrived at the Riverside Discovery Center a few months ago, and staff members have been working to reinforce an existing closure for them.
The public can view the bears when the zoo opens for its regular hours on Saturday. The zoo is also hosting special bear talks throughout the day.
The cubs were orphaned in the spring when a Wyoming black bear hunter illegally killed their mother. Wildlife officials had hoped the cubs would survive in the wild without their mother, but it became clear after several months they would not. Officials then captured the cubs to find them a new home.
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An Ohio man who sold heroin laced with an elephant tranquilizer that caused more than two dozen overdoses in West Virginia has been sentenced to more than 18 years in federal prison.
Twenty-two-year-old Bruce Lamar Griggs, of Akron, was sentenced Monday in federal court in Huntington.
Authorities have said 28 people overdosed shortly after using heroin sold by Griggs on Aug. 15. Several victims implicated Griggs, who was arrested a week later.
Authorities have said two people died of heroin overdoses in Huntington around that time, but U.S. District Judge Robert Chambers said none of the deaths were from Griggs’ sales.
Victims’ blood and urine tests showed heroin, fentanyl and carfentanil, an opioid considered 10,000 times stronger than morphine and used as an elephant tranquilizer.
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Goalkeeper Keylor Navas practices with his Costa Rica teammates on Wednesday, May 30, in San Jose. EFE-EPA/Jeffrey Arguedas
The Costa Rican national team preparing for next month's 2018 World Cup in Russia held their first practice at full strength Wednesday with the addition of goalkeeper Keylor Navas.
The Real Madrid keeper arrived in San Jose on Tuesday from the Spanish capital after taking part in celebrations of the Blancos' victory in the Champions League final last weekend.
LAHORE, Apr 17 (APP): Pakistani film “Mah Mir” of
director Anjum Shazad has been selected for biggest
Indian film festival 2017.
Earlier, this film was nominated in the list of
Oscar film award for final selection.
Mah Mir was produced on the poetry and life of
legendary poet Mir Taqi Mir. It was first movie of
film career of Fahd Mustafa.
Eman Ali, Sanam Saeed, Ali Khan and Manzar Sehbai
have also performed in the film.
COPIOUS FOOD AND WINE After being closed for nearly a decade, Napa's Copia is reopening with the help of the Culinary Institute of America. The celebration at CIA at Copia takes place Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 1819, 500 First St., Napa.
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WINDHOEK – FNB Namibia is a supporter of the Local is Lekker free live entertainment at this year’s Tourism Expo. “We encourage all Namibians to come and listen to the sounds of Hannes Kaufmann & Kevin, The Ell’s, Elemotho, John Rock Prophet and Priscilla Dessert Queen on Thursday and Friday from 16h30 and Saturday from 14h00 at the Windhoek Showgrounds.”
Elzita Beukes, Communications Manager at FNB Namibia stated that supporting local – be it communities, institutions, suppliers or artists is crucial. “Arts and Culture remain a focus area for the FNB Foundation because we believe that they are vital components of any society. Support of these areas by FNB Namibia has been ongoing over numerous years and includes happenings and institutions such Song night, Windhoek Woordfees, College of the Arts, National Orchestra of Namibia and the National Theatre of Namibia, to name a few.”
Montreal police are asking the public’s help to locate 13-year-old Jiangtian Liu, who has gone missing.
She may be in Montreal, and travels by métro. She was last seen in the Côte-des-Neiges area.
Her family is concerned for her safety.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Info-Crime Montreal at 514-393-1133. All calls are confidential.
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It was a defeat that forced Gianfranco Zola to resign.
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How did the players fare in the defeat?
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Shah Rukh Khan will not be a part of Baahubali: The Conclusion, the film’s makers have said.
According to reports, Shah Rukh had been roped in to play a cameo in the S.S. Rajamouli directorial. However, the news has been rubbished by the makers.
“We would have loved to have SRK in our movie! Who wouldn’t? But unfortunately it’s a rumour! Not true! ‘Baahubali 2‘,” read a post on the official Twitter page of the film on Tuesday.
“Baahubali: The Conclusion” is the continuation of “Baahubali: The Beginning.” The film features Rana Daggubati, Sathyaraj, Tamannaah Bhatia and Ramya Krishnan.
A last-minute decision by Turkey’s electoral board to allow unstamped ballots in Sunday’s referendum was clearly against the law, prevented proper records being kept, and may have impacted the results, the country’s bar association said.
“With this illegal decision, ballot box councils (officials at polling stations) were misled into believing that the use of unstamped ballots was appropriate,” the Union of Turkish Bar Associations (TBB) said in a statement released late on Monday.
“The YSK (electoral board) announcement, which is clearly against the law, has led to irregularities, and the prevention of records that could uncover irregularities from being kept,” it said, adding that it expected the YSK to now realise its constitutional responsibilities in evaluating complaints.
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BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — More than 450 people enjoyed the fun and free food at an annual holiday party thrown by a 100-year-old Vermont resident.
Anthony Pomerleau says he pays for the entire party each year in Burlington, with this year's bill costing around $13,000. He tells WPTZ-TV he doesn't mind the cost because he "was brought up the hard way" and wants to help the less fortunate with his money.
U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders helped kick off the first party 37 years ago when Pomerleau asked the independent senator, then mayor of Burlington, if he could throw a holiday dinner. Pomerleau says the party has fed at least 40,000 under-privileged children.
The centenarian also remarked on his age, saying "first of all, I'm 100 years old! Feels pretty good to be here."
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HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – Three suspects dressed as animals are charged with stealing from a Dauphin County Walmart over the weekend.
The Swatara Township Police Department was called to the Walmart on Grayson Road Saturday afternoon for a report that three people put merchandise into a duffle bag.
According to police, Lamar Wall was dressed as a bull, Dangelo Manns was dressed as a werewolf and Jahsahn Dickson was dressed as a gorilla.
The merchandise involved was valued at over $560.
All three suspects were charged with retail theft and criminal conspiracy.
Manns and Dickson were also charged with flight to avoid apprehension.
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Posta Rangers forward, Dennis Mukaisi quest for the Kenyan Premier League Golden Boot received a major blow following his one match suspension.
Mukaisi who has six league goals was closing the gap between him and top scorer, Stephen Waruru of Ulinzi Stars.
But the player who has netted twice in the last three games for the mail men, will not be in action for a return match against Nzoia Sugar this weekend after picking a red card last weekend.
Pascal Ogweno of Kariobangi Sharks will miss two games after picking two red cards this seasons same as Fredrick Onyango of Sony Sugar will be out of the return match against Mathare United.
Apollo Otieno will miss Chemelil Sugar home tie against Zoo Kericho for a one match suspension after picking a red card.
Anderson caught two of six targets for 16 yards in Sunday's 26-16 loss to the 49ers.
Anderson is the last tight end standing after Ryan Griffin and C.J. Fiedorowicz have ended up on injured reserve with concussions. The second-year tight end has been targeted 18 times (seven catches) for 95 yards and a touchdown over the last two games. He'll be the starter from here on out, but with shaky quarterback play, Anderson's is an iffy proposition for Week 15 against the Jaguars' top-ranked passing defense.
Oji gulped down 22½ 16-ounce bowls of the leafy green vegetable in eight minutes during Sunday's Kale Yeah! Competition at the Erie County Fair in New York. The kale was served raw with oil and vinegar.
This November, Massachusetts voters decided to make recreational marijuana legal, able be bought and sold in a store by January 2018. But this week, state lawmakers quietly voted to delay the sale date by at least six months.
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The Police have concluded investigation into the death of a youth corps member, Ifedapo Oladepo, who died at the National Youth Service Corps Orientation camp in Kano last November. Oladepo, a First Class graduate of Transport Management and a member of the NYSC ‘batch B’, died during the scheme’s orientation programme in Kano on November […]
SEOUL The new type of ballistic missile launched by North Korea on Sunday has a range of more than 2,000 kilometers (1,243 miles), according to South Korea's intelligence agency, the South's Yonhap News Agency reported on Tuesday.
The solid-fuel missile, which the North said was an upgraded, extended-range version of a submarine-launched ballistic missile, reached an altitude of about 550 km and flew about 500 km towards Japan before splashing into the sea east of the Korean peninsula.
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YEREVAN, AUGUST 14, ARMENPRESS. Prime Minister of Armenia Karen Karapetyan had a private meeting with Prime Minister of Belarus Andrei Kobyakov within the frames of his working visit to Kazakhstan, press service of the government told Armenpress.
The two PMs discussed the agenda of the Armenian-Belarusian economic ties and the further development prospects. A number of issues relating to mutual partnership within the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) were touched upon.
The Armenian PM has arrived in Kazakhstan to take part in the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council’s session.
Jose Mourinho has already spent close to £150million on Nemanja Matic, Romelu Lukaku and Victor Lindelof.
The Portuguese tactician has identified a winger as a priority and has been chasing Inter Milan's Ivan Perisic and Real Madrid star Gareth Bale.
However, Bale looks set to stay at the Bernabeu, while a deal for Perisic has dragged on the entire summer without much progress.
And Neville is convinced that a winger is the missing piece of the jigsaw for the Red Devils, as it is not Marcus Rashford's favoured position.
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Myanmar woman detained in probe into death of half-brother of N.Korea leader - Bernama
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 15 (Reuters) - Malaysian authorities have detained a woman from Myanmar in connection with the investigation into the death of Kim Jong Nam, the half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, Malaysian state news agency Bernama reported on Wednesday.
The woman was detained in the low-cost terminal of the Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Bernama reported, citing a deputy inspector general of police.
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Malaysian police were not immediately available for comment.
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JOHANNESBURG – uMkhonto we Sizwe Military Veterans Association spokesperson Carl Niehaus has accused former president Kgalema Motlanthe of attacking traditional leaders.
Motlanthe was head of a high-level panel, which recommended that land under the Ingonyama Trust be expropriated and the trust be scrapped.
Motlanthe made remarks that traditional leaders are “tin-pot village dictators,” words that have not gone down well with many traditional leaders in the province.
Speaking at the land Imbizo hosted by Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini in Ulundi north of KwaZulu Natal, Niehaus said Motlanthe's remarks were an attack on traditional leaders.
"Former Pres Kgalema Motlanthe had launched an attack on traditional leaders which was entirely unjustified,” said Niehaus.
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The annual camp includes a variety of activities including artistic, cultural, scientific, health and culinary workshops as well as workshops that contribute to self-development, sports activities and educational and recreational trips.
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The Joliet Township High School Joliet Cyborgs Robotics Team will demonstrate their latest robot during a public exhibition from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 16 at the JTHS Administration Center, 300 Caterpillar Drive in Joliet. Members of the public are invited to watch the students’ hard work in action as the robot performs programmed skills in preparation for this year’s FIRST Robotics Competition challenge.
This is the Joliet Cyborgs sixth consecutive year of participation in the Midwest Regional FIRST Robotics Competition. The international competition “For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology” pairs high school students with professional mentors to design, build and program a robot in 6 weeks to compete in a sports-like event.
For more information, visit the Joliet Cyborgs website at robotics.jths.org
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Stars play-by-play man Dave Strader has been out this season battling cholangiocarcinoma, a fairly rare and aggressive form of cancer, but he will return to call five home games coming up, the Stars announced Tuesday.
Strader will call games against Tampa Bay, Arizona, Boston, Pittsburgh and the Islanders, with Daryl Reaugh moving back into the analyst seat. Craig Ludwig will return to the studio show for these games.
Schedule of games Strader will call
Dallas vs. Tampa Bay | Saturday, Feb. 18
Dallas vs. Arizona | Friday, Feb. 24
Dallas vs. Boston | Sunday, Feb. 26 (Radio only)
Dallas vs. Pittsburgh | Tuesday, Feb. 28
Dallas vs. New York Islanders | Thursday, March 2
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Wintry conditions has caused chaos to Wrexham's road and led to dozens of schools closing on Monday - but for some the snow is so much fun!
On Sunday, parents and youngsters enjoyed the perfect sledging weather at the town's Bellevue Park.
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Fair play to Toronto for showing the ambition. They initially stated that they wanted to be a superleague team within 5 years but they could be very serious contenders at the end of this season. As a Warrington fan getting that kind of transfer fee for a player coming into the last year of his contract was an offer we couldn't refuse. For Toronto they obviously decided that they needed to strengthen the loose forward position. If they had managed to get the deal for Sean o loughlin over the line then I would have made them almost certainties for promotion this year.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A federal appeals court is weighing in on an unusual lawsuit by a group of young people who say the Trump administration is violating their constitutional rights by failing to address climate change.
A three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments Monday from attorneys for the administration and the 21 young people, who range in age from 10 to 21.
The Trump administration wants the 9th Circuit to order a lower court to dismiss the suit, saying it is broad and without merit.
The San Jose Mercury News reports that two of the judges voiced skepticism about the administration's request.
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Drew Davis, center with headband, of Ft. Smith, Ark., joins others in a moment of silence during a rally opposing Arkansas' upcoming executions, which are set to begin next week, on the front steps of the Capitol Friday, April 14, 2017, in Little Rock, Ark.
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Hello and welcome - Super League is back in east Hull!
After a 12-month Championship journey, Hull KR welcome top-flight rugby back to KCOM Craven Park as they welcome Wakefield Trinity this evening (8pm).
Chris Chester, a former Rovers coach, comes up against Tim Sheens' men in his first visit back to the stadium since his dismissal almost two years ago.
Wakefield, however, are near full-strength and are favourites to ruin KR's party. For Rovers, centre Andrew Heffernan and winger Justin Carney are both fit to play but influential prop Nick Scruton is missing.
We'll have all of the build-up including the team news as soon as we get it, plus match action, score updates, and reaction from the game.
Stick with us, and come on you Reds!
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Vaping has helped slash smoker numbers by 1.6 million in six years.
Figures show 6.1 million, or 15%, of adults in England used tobacco in 2017 – down from 7.7 million, or 20%, in 2011.
And there are now 2.8 million vapers after 5.5% of adults said they used an e-cig in 2017 – up from 3.7% when records started in 2014.
Smoking is more common in poorer areas.
Blackpool, Manchester, Hull, Sunderland and Hartlepool all had smoking-related hospital admissions above 3,000 per 100,000 of population. Wokingham had the lowest at 969.
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Duncan Selbie of Public Health England said the war on tobacco “will only be won if we make more progress in helping people from deprived areas”.
James Dunworth of E-cigarette Direct added: “As e-cigs have become popular, smoking rates have fallen. The trend is only going one way.”
Perhaps taking advantage of Dead or Alive’s discontinuation of its DLC releases, Tekken VII has announced yet another of their own, this time oddly introducing the outfits worn by the girls of Summer Lesson.
The costume set possesses both hairstyles and outfits, allowing players to dress up any female character as the language-learning schoolgirls from Summer Lesson; “Floating Character” items and a special Summer Lesson UI will also be attainable.
A trailer showing off all the schoolgirl-inspired goodies:
The items will be purchasable on April 4th but will only be available for the arcade version of the game.
The Junction City Blue Jay football team opened practice Monday at Al Simpler Stadium.
The team will prepare for the opening game against Emporia on Friday, September 1st at the Stadium.
Other home games for the varsity on the regular season schedule include Washburn Rural on September 22nd and Seaman on October 20th. The contest with Seaman will be the annual homecoming game at JCHS.
Premier Dog Squad of @DelhiPolice - Crime Branch, being welcomed with a guard of honour to their new home at Pushp Vihar, Sec-3. pic.twitter.com/TNMRAUIGIb - Delhi Police (@DelhiPolice) June 13, 2017
On June 13, the dignified dogs of Delhi Police's Premier Dog Squad, Crime Branch, stood to attention as a guard of honour welcomed them to their new home in Push Vihar, Sector 3.Clad in their red and black uniforms, the well-trained labradors of the police squad sat happily while their new kennel was inaugurated by the Delhi Police Commissioner Amulya Patnaik.Inside their new home, where each four-legged recruit has an individual room, these wonderful dogs took off their uniforms and explored their new rooms.At present, the Delhi Police has 70 dogs. A proposal to induct a 100 more to the dog squad has been sent to the authorities concerned.(With PTI Inputs)Click for more trending news
Floyd had one reception for three yards on two targets in Sunday's loss at Carolina.
Floyd played just five snaps on offense as he's fallen to No. fifth on the wide receiver depth chart. No receiver after Stefon Diggs and Adam Thielen is getting enough playing time for viable fantasy value in most formats.
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Dr. Shelley Duggan joined Mike Sobel to talk about rehabilitation and returning to exercise after suffering a heart attack or undergoing heart surgery.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The top commander of U.S. and coalition forces in Afghanistan says some Taliban fighters and leaders are talking to the Afghan government about peace prospects.
Gen. John Nicholson told reporters at the Pentagon on Wednesday that he could not be more specific about this because the talks are confidential. He said they involve mid-level as well as high-level Taliban figures in exploratory contacts that are taking place "off stage," even as fighting continues.
In what he suggested was evidence of interest in a peace process, Nicholson said the Taliban's spring offensive, announced in late April, has been less intense than in recent years. He also argued that Afghan government forces are demonstrating an improved ability to defeat Taliban attacks.
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Magdy: Quadri has raised the bar for African players
Shady Magdy is an Egyptian who never hid his fascination for Nigeria’s Aruna Quadri and the 21-year-old admitted that Quadri has raised the bar for African players in world table tennis. The 2016 Nigerian Open U-21 champion told NationSport yesterday that he was yet to come to terms with the fact that the feat achieved […] The post Magdy: Quadri has raised the bar for African players appeared first on The Nation Nigeria... Read Full Story
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Governor orders flags lowered to honor slain journalists
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio's governor has ordered flags at public buildings and grounds in the state flown at half-staff in honor of five newspaper journalists slain in Maryland's capital.
Ohio Gov. John Kasich (KAY'-sik) on Tuesday ordered that the U.S. and Ohio flags be flown at half-staff until sunset Tuesday.
The Republican governor's order says the action was in "accordance" with an order issued by President Donald Trump.
Trump on Tuesday ordered U.S. flags be flown at half-staff on federal property in honor of the journalists killed June 28 in Annapolis, Maryland. Five Capital Gazette newspaper employees were killed when a man who authorities say had a grudge against the publication shot them in the newsroom.
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ST. LOUIS, MO - Jonathan Losos, who grew up in St. Louis, is a biology professor and director of the Losos Laboratory at Harvard University and Curator of Herpetology at Harvard’s Museum of Comparative Zoology. In a new book titled Improbable Destinies , Losos takes a look at the latest breakthroughs in evolutionary biology, one of the greatest debates in science. He details some of his own research along with the work of researchers from across the globe.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch Book Editor Jane Henderson talked with Losos. You can read more on her interview in Sunday’s A&E section of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Nominations are being accepted for the Carrollton High School Athletic Hall of Fame for the class of 2018.
Those eligible for nomination include former athletes, coaches, community members who have given unselfishly of their time to Carrollton athletics and high school teams.
To be considered for induction, the athlete or team must have been out of school for 15 years. The 15-year rule does not apply to former coaches and community members.
Nomination forms are located on the Carrollton Schools website, www.carrolltonschools.org. Click on the athletics link. The nomination forms are located on the right hand side of the page. Completed forms should be submitted to the athletic office at Carrollton High School, located on Third St., Carrollton, or to Curt Hensley by calling 330-605-4959.
Deadine is Nov. 1.
Police arrested a 62-year-old man Monday in connection with a threatening note that was left near Sen. Dean Heller’s Las Vegas office in July.
A 62-year-old man is arrested in connection with a threatening note left near Sen. Dean Heller's Las Vegas office in July.
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Police arrested a 62-year-old man Monday in connection with a threatening note that was left near Sen. Dean Heller’s Las Vegas office in July.
Richard Holley was arrested and booked into Clark County Detention Center without incident, the Metropolitan Police Department said.
Police responded to a burglary alarm at Heller’s office at 8930 W. Sunset Road about 9 a.m. on July 16 and found a threatening note near the door to the office.
Holley faces charges of extortion, burglary and intimidating a public officer.
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A Rutgers University professor accused of posting anti-Semitic statements on Facebook has been removed from his position as a director at the school.
Rutgers President Robert Barchi says Michael Chikindas will no longer serve as director of the Center for Digestive Health at the Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health. The tenured food science professor has also been barred from teaching required courses and will take cultural sensitivity training courses.
Barchi called the situation “sad and deeply troubling.”
Administrators say Chikindas shared anti-Semitic cartoons along with conspiracy posts that claimed 9/11 was orchestrated by Jews. Officials say Chikindas also referred to first lady Melania Trump and Ivanka Trump, daughter of President Donald Trump, as “sluts.”
Chikindas has claimed his account was hacked and denied the posts were anti-Semitic.
Carolyn Adams along with family and friends have established the Robert E. Adams II Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship is for the benefit of an underprivileged graduating senior at Bangor High School. There are only a few requirements. However, the recipient must be a Maine native, who plans to further their education through some accredited program such as a vocational or Truck Driving program. Applications can be filled out at the Bangor High School guidance office. The awardee is chosen annually by Bangor High School.
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The Rams waived Tre’ Jackson on Friday, only two days after they claimed the oft-injured guard off waivers from New England.
Jackson missed all of last season, and part of the 2014 season, with knee problems, and according to the NFL’s official list of transactions, Jackson failed his physical with the Rams.
The Rams were aware that Jackson’s health might prevent him from joining the team, but decided to take a chance on a former fourth-round pick who actually started nine games for the Patriots in his rookie season before his knee problems began.
The Rams, who are in the early stages of offseason workouts in Thousand Oaks, have been looking to add depth to their offensive line. Rodger Saffold and Rob Havenstein are the early favorites to start at guard, with Jamon Brown and Cody Wichmann as primary backups.
FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (WRIC) — Fredericksburg police officers made and delivered Valentine’s Day cards and chocolates to 18 senior citizens Tuesday as part of the department’s ongoing community outreach efforts.
“This is one of my favorite community outreach activities,” Police Chief David Nye said. “Not only do senior citizens get something to enjoy, but they also get a chance know one of our officers on a more personal level. And officers have the opportunity to address personal safety with one of our most vulnerable populations.”
This is the second year the Fredericksburg Police Department has delivered Valentines to senior citizens. The Fredericksburg Police Department thanks the Rappahannock Area Agency on Aging for assisting with this project.
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Name: Elijah Harkless
School: Etiwanda
Sport: Basketball
Year: Senior
Noteworthy: Harkless scored 15 points but it was the 6-foot-2 guard’s defense that stood out in Etiwanda’s 68-60 win at Westchester in the first round of the CIF State Open Division regional playoffs. Harkless defended 6-6 post player Kaelen Allen in the second half, holding Allen to five points after he scored 16 in the first half.
What is SoCal Prep Legends: The best athletes in Southern California will be honored at an end-of-the-school-year awards show. For more details visit socalpreplegends.com, where you can also vote for the SoCal Athletes of the Week, as well as Play of the Week.
First responders delivered a baby on a California Freeway after the father was pulled over for speeding.The family was travelling from northern to southern California for a doctor visit Tuesday when the mom started to have contractions.Officers near Bakersfield stopped the father for driving 110 miles per hour.But instead of a ticket, officers and firefighters helped deliver the healthy baby boy.Both mom and baby were rushed to the hospital, but not before dad posed for a picture.Captain Jeff Tape of Kern County Fire said, "He (the dad) was a little excited which makes sense, I think I'd be a little excited too."Adam Tayor, CHP added, "Dad's heart rate finally came down."The officers even stopped by the hospital with a Valentine's Day gift for the new bundle of joy.Mom, dad and baby are all doing okay.
(AP Photo | Steve Helber) Rescue personnel help injured people after a car ran into a large group of protesters after an white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Va., Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017. The nationalists were holding the rally to protest plans by the city of Charlottesville to remove a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee. There were several hundred protesters marching in a long line when the car drove into a group of them.
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Wide receiver Cody Latimer is signing with the New York Giants, according to an ESPN report.
Latimer, who turns 26 in August, was drafted in the second round by the Denver Broncos in 2014.
In 45 career games with the Broncos, including three starts, he had 35 catches for 445 yards and three scores.
He also contributed on kickoff returns the past two seasons, averaging 23.8 yards on eight returns last season and 25.0 yards on eight returns the season prior.
No terms of the deal were available.
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Bradley Joe Graves, 42, of Saucier, was arrested by Perry County deputies on March 17, 2018, on a charge of kidnapping. Perry County Sheriff’s Office
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Live music concert series at the new Drexel Town Square in Oak Creek featuring The Diving Bell. Performing live from 6-9. There will also be activities for the whole family. A great opportunity to check out the vendors in Drexel Town Square. Sponsored by: Harvest Community Church, Pizza Man, Valentine's Café, Gigi's Cupcakes and BelAir Cantina.
The Academy Awards are this Sunday night. Who will have the most spectacular outfit? Who's going to win? Who's going to win your Oscars pool? We aren't a Magic 8 Ball, so we have no answers for you — but we can offer a game to keep you extra entertained throughout the show, filled with our guesses and wishes for what might happen.
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PITTSBURGH (AP) " Hundreds of fans already have lined up along downtown Pittsburgh streets and in Point State Park for a parade to celebrate the Penguins' Stanley Cup championship.
Planners say as many as 500,000 people could turn out Wednesday, surpassing the 400,000 who attended last year's celebration, which was the biggest for any of the team's five Stanley Cup championships.
The parade route streets will close by 9 a.m. for the 11 a.m. parade. The parade will run along Grant Street and Boulevard of the Allies as it did last year. But this year, it will continue into Point State Park, where players, coaches and other dignitaries will take the stage.
The Penguins won the cup Sunday against the Nashville Predators with a 2-0 win in Game 6.
A man accused of murder appeared in court Monday.
Kamaua Van Gieson, 20, is accused of killing Dustin Molina, 18.
Molina’s body was found on a Maili beach last Tuesday.
Investigators have not yet released a cause of death or given a possible motive.
Van Gieson is also suspected of kidnapping his ex-girlfriend just days before Molina was found dead.
He was not charged in that case.
His bail was confirmed at $1 million.
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There was a chimney fire in Main Street, Southorpe at 8am today (February 2).
A fire crew from Stamford assisted by one from Cambridgeshire used chimney gear to extinguish the blaze.
They also used a thermal imaging camera to check for hot spots.
Nobody was injured.
"I have every intention on continuing with LP, and the guys feel the same," Shinoda revealed to a fan who inquired about what's next for the group after the death of singer Chester Bennington.
"We have a lot of rebuilding to do, and questions to answer, so it'll take time." See the tweet - here.
They can't walk, they can't talk but the tiniest Cleveland fans are already doing "Whatever It Takes" to cheer on the Cavaliers to a championship.
Cleveland Clinic handed out the signature Cavs onesies to its newest Northeast Ohioans this week.
Game 1 of the 2018 NBA Finals tips off at 9 p.m. Thursday on ABC.
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GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — Jamar Akoh scored 23 points on 10-of-12 shooting and grabbed 11 rebounds on Saturday to lead Montana to its 11th-straight victory, and school-record seventh-straight on the road, 72-67 over North Dakota.
Fabijan Krslovic and Michael Oguine scored 12 points apiece for the Grizzlies (18-5, 11-0 Big Sky Conference), who made Travis DeCuire the fastest coach in league history to reach 50 wins — 65 games. Montana clinched when Ahmaad Rorie, who had nine points and seven assists, made two free throws with seven seconds left and Dale Jones missed a 3-point attempt for North Dakota.
Cortez Seales had 19 points for the Fighting Hawks (8-15, 3-8) and Conner Avants had 15 with 11 rebounds.
The Grizzlies got a 3-pointer from Rorie at the 5:05 mark to take the lead for good 59-57, and a 3 by Oguine to cap the 11-3 run for a 67-60 lead with 48 seconds left.
The suspension comes as a result of an investigation that started more than a year ago after an ex-girlfriend accused Elliott of domestic violence in Columbus, Ohio. The Columbus City Attorney’s office announced in September that it would not pursue charges against Elliott because of “conflicting and inconsistent information,” but the NFL can penalize a player even without legal charges.
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March 19 (Reuters) - China Health Group Inc:
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AC Milan CEO Marco Fassone talked to Radio Anch’io lo Sport on Monday morning sarin his thoughts on the rossoneri campaign. “We’ve probably signed too many players. A huge change was needed but we also wanted to keep 6-7 players from the last season.Truth is, we had a good start to the season and our struggles begun afterwards.”“I’d do the same signings again even if we are aware that we made a couple of mistakes. Biglia, Kalinic and Bonucci will return to the highest standards.”“Gattuso? We all know him, he has passion and personality.. This AC Milan is clearly lacking of something but we have passion and commitment. Gattuso is on very good terms with the players and the club.”“Bonucci will become the same playerHe is a top player and he is fit right now. He is a leader.” Read the second part of the interview here
MONROE, Ore. (AP) — Authorities say a woman using her cellphone while driving was killed after she rolled her vehicle, was ejected from her car and then run over by a passing motorist.
Lt. Cari Boyd, a state police spokeswoman, says the fatal accident Wednesday night outside Monroe is the first investigation by state police to involve a distracted driver since Oregon’s new law limiting cellphone use in cars took effect Oct. 1.
The Oregonian/OregonLive reports ( http://bit.ly/2ytNylK ) the 42-year-old woman was driving about 9 p.m. when her Ford Bronco suddenly veered off the road and rolled. Police say the Junction City woman was ejected from the Bronco and struck by a second northbound car, which was unable to avoid hitting her.
Investigators believe the woman was talking on her cellphone when she lost control of her car.
Under Oregon’s new distracted driving law, drivers are prohibited from holding any mobile device while behind the wheel of a moving car. Navigation and mu
The Jigawa Government says it has clustered 1,000 youth to cultivate 500 hectares of land for the cultivation of rice in Miga and Kaugama Local Government Areas of the state. Jamilu Usaman-Danmalam, the Special Assistant to Governor Muhammad Badaru on Rice Production and Value Change, stated this in an interview with the News Agency of…
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All school year, we are celebrating some of the coolest schools in Northeast Ohio.
Each week there will be three nominees.
Voting starts at 4 a.m. on Mondays and ends at 5:59 a.m. on Thursdays.
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A couple in Atwater Village led police on a high-speed chase after allegedly robbing as many as seven people. FOX 11's Sandra Endo reports.
Instagram’s Archive feature is now rolling out to everyone, the company has announced.
Archive was originally in a small testing phase, but Instagram now feels it’s ready for the masses. The feature allows you to move posts from your public timeline into a private area.
The situations where you may want to remove a post from public eye but keep them for your own viewing pleasures may be few and far between for some of you, but it’s nice to have a safety net if you ever decide you want to bring it back to your profile.
Anyway, you should be able to find the new feature in your Instagram so long as it’s updated to the latest version. You’re looking for version 10.21.
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BERWICK -- A fire department in Columbia County handed out carnations to show they care this Valentine's Day.
Members of the Reliance Fire Company visited the Berwick Retirement Village on Tuesday and passed out dozens of red carnations to nurses and residents.
Fire officials say the department wanted to do something special for people there this Valentine's Day. All the firefighters made sure to visit every room. They handed each person a flower and hoped for a smile.
"A lot of these people out here, they had husbands, they had wives that passed on. They have nobody. Their kids aren't around, so if it's just a fireman, who doesn't love a fireman?" said Berwick Fire Chief Bill Coolbaugh.
The fire company handed out 150 flowers.
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MONTREAL (AP) — The World Anti-Doping Agency is looking into possible integrity issues with urine-collection bottles that were redesigned after the Russian Olympic doping scandal.
WADA said it learned on Jan. 19, less than a month before the start of the Pyeongchang Games, that the bottles could be susceptible to manual opening upon freezing of a sample.
Investigators found that Russians were able to surreptitiously open bottles at the Sochi Olympics and exchange dirty urine samples with clean ones previously provided the same athlete.
That led to a redesign of the bottles, and WADA said if there is, in fact, a flaw, it "will raise concerns and questions."
Russia's Olympic committee has been banned from the Pyeongchang Games, and this weekend, the International Olympic Committee said it had approved 169 Russian athletes to compete as "Olympic Athletes from Russia."
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OK. We all know kids like candy right? Well a 23 year old Caucasian women, Castle Kameron Gately, in Dallas used that to her advantage, and recruited some kids from the neighborhood (ages 5 and 6) to accompany her while she went on a stealing spree at a local Walmart.
If that wasn’t bad enough, Castle was also in possession of crystal methamphetamine at the time of her arrest. I guess that explains the motive in doing something so stupid and endangering the lives of children: drugs
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The strangeness in 2017 continues. Luckily, the kids were OK and unharmed. Parents, a note of advice: watch your kids.
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President Trump just tweeted a photo of him and Kim Kardashian West, whom he met to discuss prison reform.
Kardashian West was expected to meet with officials, including senior adviser Jared Kushner, at the White House, a person familiar with the plans said.
The entrepreneur and reality television star has advocated for a pardon for a low-level drug offender named Alice Marie Johnson, who has served more than 20 years in prison.
It's an issue that both Kardashian West, who learned about Johnson watching a video from Mic, and Kushner, whose father served time in a federal prison, have taken up.
Earlier this month, the White House-backed First Step Act, which would expand programs for prisoners and allow for more home confinement, was approved by the House Judiciary Committee.
A bill making its way through the Alaska House of Representatives has the potential to revitalize work programs for the state's incarcerated population and fill gaps in certain industries, according to its supporters. Sponsored by Rep. Dean Westlake , House Bill 171 would expand language in the portion of state statute that allows the Alaska Department of Corrections commissioner to enter into contracts to employ prisoners.
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BENGHAZI, Libya (Reuters) - Libyan forces fighting in Benghazi have lost four men and seen 10 wounded so far in December, five months after declaring victory in a campaign to control the eastern city, a medical source said on Monday.
Three of the dead from the Libyan National Army (LNA) were killed by snipers and one by a landmine as it faces resistance from a group of fighters in the Benghazi district of Khreibish.
There have been daily clashes in the area and occasional air strikes.
LNA commander Khalifa Haftar declared victory in a three-year military campaign against an array of Islamist militants and other fighters in Benghazi in early July.
The fighting is part of a broader conflict that developed following the 2011 fall of strongman Muammar Gaddafi. Haftar has opposed a U.N.-backed government based in the capital, Tripoli, as he has gradually strengthened his position on the ground.
Stocks are opening broadly higher on Wall Street as a handful of solid company earnings reports put investors in a buying mood.
Verizon, Harley-Davidson and Fifth Third Bancorp all rose sharply in early trading Tuesday after reporting results that came in ahead of analysts’ forecasts.
Google parent Alphabet also reported surging earnings, but its stock fell 2.2 percent as the company said spending rose sharply.
Drugmaker Shire rose 3.3 percent after saying it had received another takeover offer from Japanese rival Takeda.
The S&P 500 index rose 9 points, or 0.4 percent, to 2,680.
The Dow Jones industrial average climbed 71 points, or 0.3 percent, to 24,523. The Nasdaq increased 34 points, or 0.5 percent, to 7,162.
Bond prices fell. The yield on the 10-year Treasury rose to 2.99 percent.
KAPAN, OCTOBER 6, ARMENPRESS. Italian businessmen are opening a pizza factory in Kapan, which will have 30-100 employees, governor of Syunik Vahe Hakobyan told a press conference.
Italian businessman Nikola Di Mauro is behind the idea, who initially wanted to open the factory in Yerevan, but later decided in Kapan as result of discussions. All of the employees will be from Armenia, according to the governor. The production will be frozen pizzas.
“This is a rather serious factory. The Italians have already rented the territory, we are working. Equipment was brought from Italy”, he said, adding that the main volume of production will be exported to Russia.
“They will start from 200,000 pieces a month and gradually reach half a million a month, 12 kinds of pizzas will be made”, he said.
Total investments amounted 300,000 dollars.
RICHMOND, Va. – The Science Center at the University of Richmond was evacuated due to a fire Wednesday evening.
The building is located at 35 West Hampton Way.
Richmond Fire said when they arrived to the scene they located a chemical fire in the third floor of the building. A HAZMAT crew also responded to the scene.
An UR alert sent to students told them to evacuate the building immediately and to avoid using elevators.
UR Alert: Fire. Evacuate Science Center immediately. Follow instructions from authorities. Avoid elevators. Call 8 9 1 1 for help. Avoid a — Univ. of Richmond (@urichmond) June 14, 2017
Another alert said the fire is an ongoing situation and police are requesting that students avoid the area and await further instructions.
The fire has since been marked under control, according to officials.
Those officials said there were no injuries during the building fire.
Stay with CBS 6 for the latest on this developing story.
Announcement: Moody's: No rating impact on the Mortgage Covered Bonds issued by Banco BPM (as successor to Banco Popolare Soc. Coop.) under the "€10,000,000,000 Covered Bond Programme by BP Covered Bond S.r.l." (the Programme) following amendment
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April 10 Cedar Fair Lp:
* Cedar Fair announces pricing of $500 million senior unsecured notes
* Cedar Fair Lp - has priced its previously announced private offering of $500 million aggregate principal amount of 5.375 pct senior unsecured notes due 2027
* Cedar Fair Lp - notes were priced at 100 pct of aggregate principal amount Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
After rumored issues between his estate and Tidal, the dust finally settled. Prince’s albums are now available for streaming on Spotify and Apple Music! Bruno Mars tribute to Prince at the Grammys on Sunday was the perfect set up for this huge announcement.
Ousted prime minister Nawaz Sharif on Pakistan's 70 anniversary of Independence is addressing a gathering at the mausoleum of Allama Iqbal in Lahore. "After the martyrdom of the Quaid, we not only ignored democratic norms, but invented the Doctrine of Necessity, the result of which was that Pakistan broke apart," Sharif said. dawn 1:01:00 PM CEST
FSM Pohnpei office of the State Public Auditor leads the way on International Anti-Corruption
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Acknowledging the importance of joining efforts in the FSM and worldwide in the fight against corruption, Pohnpei Office of the State Public Auditor (OSPA) lead the way in their state in activities on International Anti-Corruption day on 9 December 2016. The UN 2016 Theme was “United Against Corruption for development, peace and security”. The theme for the FSM Pohnpei OSPA this year was “TEAM UP AGAINST CORRUPTION.” The FSM Pohnpei OSPA lead the following campaign activities in marking this significant International day: 1. Essay Contest among the High Schools (private/public) 2. Float/Parade Contest between Youth Groups Their programme for the day included a float parade down the main streets of Pohnpei, followed by a short ceremony.
ROCK SPRINGS — According to a press release issued by the RSPD, a Rock Springs man is charged with a stabbing that occurred December 9th.
According to Chief Pacheco in the early morning hours of December 9th, 2017 the RSPD and Emergency Medical Services were summoned to 415 F Street in response to a report of a stabbing.
An investigation was conducted which indicated Mario Moreno (56) and Wesley Carter (32), both of Rock Springs, became involved in a verbal argument which then escalated to a physical altercation. During the physical altercation Mario Moreno reportedly obtained a knife and stabbed Wesley Carter one time in the chest.
Wesley Carter was transported to Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he was treated for his injuries. Mario Moreno was arrested for one count of Aggravated Assault and incarcerated at the Sweetwater County Detention Facility. The investigation is ongoing.
A Piedmont, Missouri woman had to be taken to the hospital after a car crash in Iron County on Sunday, Aug. 13.
The crash happened around 1:30 a.m. on Route AA at County Road 204.
Terry Y. Nichols, 60, was driving a 2006 Ford Taurus west when the car ran off of the road and hit a ditch, according to a report by the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The report states an ambulance took Nichols to a hospital in Pilot Knob with "minor" injuries.
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March 30 ALLGON AB (PUBL)
* ALLGONGRUPPEN ACQUIRES SATMISSION AB
* TRANSACTION TAKES PLACE BY ALLGON BUYING SHARES IN SATMISSION FROM ITS CURRENT OWNER FOR SEK 22.5 MILLION
* PURCHASE PRICE WILL BE PAID PARTLY IN CASH, SEK 5 MILLION AND PARTLY BY ISSUING SHARES IN ALLGON AMOUNTING TO A VALUE OF SEK 17.5 MILLION Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
BIG BADDA-BOOM: Why Tactical Nuclear Weapons Are Still A Thing.
Tactical nukes are a vital part of the deterrence mix. If Superpower A only has strategic nukes, then Rogue Nation B might be tempted to risk using a tactical nuke (or chemical weapon) of his own, gambling that Superpower A wouldn’t risk Global Thermonuclear War over a non-strategic nuclear matter. If Superpower A has the ability to respond in a “smaller” way, more in kind, and with less risk of escalation, then Rogue Nation B ought to be deterred into keeping their nukes holstered.
April 20 Challenger Ltd
* Challenger's total group assets and funds under management at 31 march 2017 was $66.6 billion, up 3% for quarter
* FY17 life coe expected to be mid-point of $620 million to $640 million guidance range
* Annuity sales increased by 53% on prior corresponding period (pcp), with particularly strong growth in lifetime annuities
* For 2017 FY, expects life's normalised cash operating earnings to be around mid-point of its $620 million- $640 million guidance range Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Rockets F joins list of most relatable athlete injuries Pro athletes, they're just like us! Anderson is one of the best shooters in the NBA. He shoots... Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://ftw.usatoday.com/2017/02/relatable-injuries-athletes-sports-ryan-anderson-thumb-injury-tom-glavine-sammy-sosa-sneezing/ Rockets F Ryan Anderson "lopped off" skin from his right thumb pushing down trash at home last night.
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The State Dining Room at the White House is set for the first State Dinner that President Donald Trump will host as president. Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump held their first state dinner on Tuesday night, honoring the French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte, amid the swanky, gold-themed backdrop of the White House State Room. Luminaries from the worlds of business and politics were in attendance.
Trump broke with tradition by not holding a state dinner during his first year in office. At the time, White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said there was no "singular reason" for the decision.
Political observers searched for meaning in Trump's decision to host Macron, suggesting Trump found some measure of camaraderie in his French counterpart, who, like him, rose to the presidency on an insurgent campaign.
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Ministry of Highways crews along with members of the Peachland Fire Department diverted water that had sent mud and debris onto Highway 97 Monday afternoon.
The small mud slide happened around 4 p.m. north of Princeton Avenue.
A private culvert had burst above the highway.
As water flowed down the hillside, it washed the mud onto the highway.
Crews created a series of diversions with rocks along the hillside to guide the water into ditches.
Traffic was slowed, but not brought to a standstill.
Liverpool reportedly agree a £4.5m fee with Derby County for the sale of Andre Wisdom.
Liverpool have reportedly agreed a fee with Derby County for the sale of defender Andre Wisdom.
It has been clear for some time that the 24-year-old does not have a future at Anfield having spent four spells on loan.
Wisdom played at Pride Park for the 2013-14 campaign, and he went on to feature for West Bromwich Albion, Norwich City and Red Bull Salzburg.
Earlier this month, it was reported that Derby tabled a £1m bid for the defender, which was rejected.
According to the Liverpool Echo, a £4.5m fee has now been agreed, with part of the payments being transferred when certain targets are reached.
Wisdom has been part of the Merseyside club since 2008 when he joined the youth academy from Bradford City.
Traders of Ichhra Market block road as they protest for acceptance of their demands.
Tyres set on fire by traders to block road during a protest in favor of their demands.
Traders burn tyres to block road during a protest in favor of their demands.
I don't know which was more exciting, the green Passive House designed and built by the Artisans Group, or the fancy new Mercedes Winnebago parked in front. Neither are very passive. The North House, in Olympia, Washington, is a few years old now, but holds up well.
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With six points now on his licence a 53-year-old man was told last Thursday at Banbridge Magistrates Court he would have to watch his speed in the future.
James Livingstone, Moyraverty Meadows, Craigavon, was fined £60, ordered to pay a £15 offender’s levy and given three points for an excess speed offence.
The court heard that on February 5 this year on the A1 carriageway a speed camera detected him travelling at 83mph in a 70mph zone.
He was offered the speed awareness course or a fixed penalty but there was some confusion when he sent off the document and it was returned to him.
There were already three points on his licence.
District Judge, Mr Paul Copeland, warned the defendant that with six points on his licence he was going to have to watch his speed in the future.
Apple developers have been receiving emails today inviting them to try out Apple’s new Bug Reporter beta. Bug Reporter, also known as Radar, is a bug filing tool used by developers to share feedback with Apple on the latest software.
Spotted by Steven Stroughton-Smith, the invitation also includes notes that feedback about the beta version of Bug Reporter should be shared within Bug Reporter. The Bug Reporter beta announced today comes with an overall visual change bringing a focus to filing bugs quicker.
According to Paul Hudson, of hackingwithswift.com, the new beta Bug Reporter is missing some filter options. These filter options were previously used to help quickly sort through different bug statuses.
Look at all the flatness of it! New Bug Reporter is much faster and prettier than the old, although I’m already missing the filter options. pic.twitter.com/mLPHvWqkJf — Paul Hudson (@twostraws) April 17, 2017
For posterity’s sake, here’s a look at Apple’s current Bug Reporter design:
Hollyoaks Episode Guide - Friday 28th April.
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Nancy panics when Oscar nearly finds Kyle’s drugs and she ends up taking them with her to Maxine and Adam’s party.
Maxine has organised her engagement party to perfection but Darcy has turned it into a kids’ party.The party ends in disaster when drunken Maxine is sick in front of everyone during her speech. Adam consoles her and reveals that he’s booked their wedding for two weeks-time.
Harry is irritating James with his persistence to clear Ste’s name and Ryan threatens Harry to stop meddling in the case. Harry puts up pictures of Ste from the night Amy died, hoping it might prompt someone’s memory. It does when Mercedes remembers more information about the person she saw going into Amy and Ryan’s flat. Meanwhile, Harry is furious when the pictures of Ste get taken down and accuses Ryan.
Scott nearly ruins his own chance of meeting who he thinks is his real dad.​​​
Winning numbers drawn in 'Play4 Day' game
ROCKY HILL, Conn. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday afternoon's drawing of the Connecticut Lottery's "Play4 Day" game were:
1-2-2-0
(one, two, two, zero)
Fred Tucei has shared a lot in his 100 years - a lifetime of hard work, happy memories, and a passion for fishing that's still going strong.
[India], May 30 (ANI): The Delhi Police arrested the owner of the rubber godown where the fire broke out yesterday in south Delhi's Malviya Nagar.
The owner of the warehouse, Sanjay Saini did not have required permissions from the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and no fire safety equipment.
The fire broke out at the rubber warehouse in south Delhi's Malviya Nagar locality on Tuesday. It was doused on Wednesday with the help of the Indian Air Force.
However, no causalities were reported in the incident. (ANI)
Metro police have identified the suspect in a fatal hit-and-run on West Trinity Lane on Saturday morning.
Warrants have been issued for 22-year-old Marquise Knowles in the crash that killed a female pedestrian.
The yellow Range Rover involved in the crash was recovered from a home on Marydale Drive on Monday.
Anyone with information on Knowles’ whereabouts is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 615-742-7463.
Stay with News 4 for updates to this story.
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TP Food Processing, Inc. of Westminster, CA is recalling Lemongrass Satay; and Shrimp Satay because the acidified sauces were not properly produced making them susceptible to contamination with Clostridium botulinum . No illnesses, customer complaints, or illnesses have been reported to date.
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Abbott and Alere - after fighting for more than a year over the aftermath of their ill-fated merger - have agreed to give it another go, dropping their dueling lawsuits and moving forward together NYTimes The Journal takes us through the fall of Scott Marcello, the much-touted savior of KPMG's audit business who just last week was fired over the mishandling of an annual inspection tip WSJ Slack as David vs. a whole mess of Goliaths.
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Real Madrid forward Bale is again being linked with a move to Manchester United amid uncertainty over his Bernabeu future.
The Wales international has endured a difficult campaign, scoring 21 goals from 39 appearances with injuries plaguing him again.
As a result, United appear set to test Real Madrid’s resolve with Jose Mourinho understood to be desperate to sign the 28-year-old.
And the Manchester Evening News say United may offer the wing wizard the No 10 shirt.
For years, that number was worn by Wayne Rooney.
TORONTO — Commissioner Randy Ambrosie is encouraging CFL players to have off-season jobs.
Ambrosie made the comment in an interview posted on the CFL's website Friday.
Last month, running back James Wilder Jr. and defensive lineman Victor Butler expressed frustration that the Toronto Argonauts wouldn't allow them to pursue more lucrative NFL opportunities this off-season.
Both players signed two-year deals with Toronto prior to the 2017 season.
On Thursday, Ambrosie issued a statement saying "players are required to honour their contracts as they are registered with the league."
Ambrosie said he had off-season jobs during his nine-year CFL career as an offensive lineman with Calgary, Edmonton and Toronto (1985-93).
Ambrosie added that's an advantage to a player because it sets up a potential post-football career.
TIMMINS -
One person was arrested outside Timmins on Friday after a vehicle was stolen in Matheson.
On Friday at 11:18 a.m., the Matheson Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were investigating a stolen vehicle from Fifth Avenue, in Matheson, Ontario.
The OPP located the stolen vehicle on Highway 101 approximately 10 kilometers west of Timmins, Ontario. The spike belt was successfully deployed and the vehicle was stopped without incident.
The vehicle driver, a 33 year old male from Whitby, Ontario has been taken into custody. He will be held pending a bail hearing on Feb. 5 in Timmins.
The investigation is in the preliminary stages and further information will be provided once it becomes available.
Péter Krekó says all Fidesz need do to win next year’s election is continue deceiving its own supporters
A mural by artists Preston Pannek and Izk Davies was unveiled April 17 on the side of the Green Room Bar and Restaurant in Deep Ellum. Based on an image by photographer Jeremy Lock, the mural depicted a group of soldiers looking on as one of their own was breakdancing. It was a celebration of armed forces dedicated to veterans. On Friday, June 29, it was painted over in black.
What followed was immediate outrage. Boycotts on the Green Room were announced, coupled with scathing Facebook reviews of the business. Managers at the Green Room made it clear they were in no way involved in painting over the mural; they had hosted an unveiling party to celebrate its completion. The property owner, Westdale Real Estate Investment and Management, was responsible for ordering and carrying out the cover-up of the mural.
A Texas mother has been arrested for allegedly selling her young children.
Esmeralda Garza, 29, was arrested by Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) officials on Friday after she allegedly sold her 7-year-old boy to two men, KRIS-TV reported. Garza was also in the process of selling two other children – a 2-year-old girl and a 3-year-old girl – as well, officials said.
The arrest occurred after DPS officers executed a drug search warrant, according to KIII-TV.
Garza, of Corpus Christi, was charged with the sale or purchase of a child, which is a third-degree felony. She is being held on a $100,000 bond at the Nueces County Jail, KRIS reported.
WOMAN PIMPED CHILDREN YOUNGER THAN 10 FOR DRUGS, CASH, POLICE SAY
An additional male and female were also arrested in the raid, although it is unclear if they were involved in the alleged drug activity or the sale of children.
Police expect to file additional charges, KRIS reported.
TENANTS say they are "blessed" to be living in the first the first council houses to be built in 30 years. Dujardin Mews, named after Enfield-born equestrian Olympic champion Charlotte Dujardin has town houses, apartments and maisonettes available to council tenants and leaseholders.
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New Delhi: India will host Afghanistan for their first ever Test in 2019-2020, the BCCI announced in New Delhi on Monday.
Afghanistan earned their Test status alongside Ireland this June.
"Afghans were scheduled to play their first Test in 2019 versus Australia but considering the historic relationship between India and Afghanistan, we decided to host their first Test," said BCCI acting secretary Amitabh Choudhary after the Special General Meeting.
Afghanistan and Ireland were made full members of the International Cricket Council (ICC) in June, becoming the sport's 11th and 12h Test-playing nations.
Besides welcoming them into five-day cricket, the BCCI has extended a helping hand to Afghanistan on a number of occasions.
The team from the war-ravaged nation has hosted its home games in India, most recently the series against Ireland in Greater Noida.
Rashid Khan and Mohammed Nabi became the first two Afghanistan cricketers to be bought at the IPL auction earlier this year.
A intelligence memo is photographed in Washington, Friday, Feb. 2, 2018. After President Donald Trump declassified the memo, the Republican-led House Intelligence Committee released it based on classified information that alleges the FBI abused U.S. government surveillance powers in its investigation into Russian election interference. Susan Walsh AP Photo
BERLIN (Reuters) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel played down a bruising dispute about immigration policy with her Bavarian allies, saying in a televised interview on Wednesday that the row did not risk the stability of her coalition government.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel speaks during a budget debate at the lower house of parliament Bundestag in Berlin, Germany, July 4, 2018. REUTERS/Hannibal Hanschke
“I can’t promise that there won’t be disputes again about other issues, as this is usual when a government includes three parties,” Merkel told ARD television when asked if her coalition would a full four years.
“This time it was a heavy dispute about a topic that is also very emotional. But I firmly expect and I’ll do my part to ensure that we do our government work in a good way, and not only now but also in the coming years,” she said.
Melancon (elbow) is expected to be activated from the 10-day disabled list Friday, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Melancon has been cleared to rejoin the Giants prior to their weekend series against the Phillies after getting through his fourth -- and presumably final -- rehab appearance Tuesday with no issues. Across four outings with Triple-A Sacramento, the veteran reliever tossed 3.2 scoreless innings while allowing just two hits and striking out four. Melancon is expected to settle into a lower-leverage role upon his initial return, and he'll likely need to pitch well for an extended stretch before manager Bruce Bochy even considers returning him to the ninth inning.
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LAMP is an acronym for four open source software frequently used to develop the web applications .
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April 10 Bonifiche Ferraresi:
* BF Holding board approves to offer two consideration options to Bonifiche Ferraresi shareholders for the shares tendered in its stock and cash takeover bid
* The first one will be a consideration of 10 new shares of BF Holding and 1.05 euros for each tendered share as disclosed on Feb. 13
* The second one will be a consideration of 9.5 BF Holding shares and 2.25 euros per shares
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You might want to check your freezer to see if you have sweet peas that have been recalled due to possible Listeria contamination. The sweet peas were sold at Florida Aldi stores.
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Healthy Recipes To Help You Stick To Your Summer Diet
Healthy Recipes To Help You Stick To Your Summer Diet
Want to stick to your summer diet and shed that weight? Greg heads to Strand Olive Oils to get some ideas for healthy recipes using balsamic vinegar and olive oil.
The Dean of Enniskillen Cathedral says progress has been made in talks about erecting the memorial to those killed in the 1987 Poppy Day Bombing.
Twelve people died as a result of the IRA attack on the Remembrance Day ceremony. Their relatives expressed distress on the 30th anniversary of the bombing in November when the Catholic church cited planning problems and refused permission for their memorial to remain on the bomb site.
Church of Ireland dean, Rev Kenneth Hall, said he chaired a meeting between all stakeholders on Tuesday.
“Progress has been made after a very productive meeting and we are working together on a resolution to the matter,” he said. “No further comment at present.”
Stephen Gault, whose father Samuel was killed in the 1987 bombing, agreed with Rev Hall’s comments.
“It was a very positive meeting,” he added.
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Buffalo Police are investigating a shooting accident that occurred early Monday evening.
Police say a male walked into Buffalo General Hospital just before 6:15 p.m.
He told authorities that he had been struck by gunfire near Broadway and Strauss.
The 30-year-old Buffalo man’s injuries were non-life threatening.
Joe Joe the capybara decided to get into the Easter mood by hanging out with some pals. The capybara took his Easter gathering in Arizona very seriously, decorating his home with some themed decor while dressed in his favorite Easter attire. Credit: JoeJoe The Capybara via Storyful
CP NewsAlert: Legendary CFL coach Don Matthews dead at age 77
TORONTO — One of the CFL's most prolific coaches has died.
Don Matthews was a larger-than-life character known for his abrasive style.
He died today in Oregon at the age of 77.
The native of Amesbury, Mass., announced in 2012 he was battling cancer.
The CFL says it is "deeply saddened" by his death.
The Hall of Famer had 231 wins and 10 Grey Cups on his resume.
He spent 22 seasons as a CFL head coach with B.C., Baltimore, Saskatchewan, Edmonton, Toronto and Montreal.
A controversial figure who had a high-risk, high-reward philosophy, players loved suiting up for "The Don" because of his reputation for creating a winning atmosphere.
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GCMS 73, LeRoy 46. Senior Tucker Cribbett hit six field goals, including three from three-point range, and scored 20 points to lead the Falcons to a road victory on Tuesday. Bryce Barnes added 13 points for GCMS.
It's hard to imagine we'll get to all of them in this lifetime. But if you want to try, consider this a guide to finding the best of the best out there.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Amazon.com Inc :
* Amazon.com says co to close LOVEFiLM By Post services on 31 Oct 2017 as co has seen decreasing demand for Blu-ray & DVD rental over last few years Source text : (amzn.to/2vxOKSI) Further company coverage:
'She basically coached me': Zoella reveals how Cameron Diaz help her get back to 'a good place' after she became overwhelmed by fame and wanted to quit
Aug 13 (Reuters) - ESHRAQ PROPERTIES COMPANY
* INTEGRATED CAPITAL (IC) HAS TRANSFERRED 171.5 MILLION SHARES OF CO FROM IC'S ADX NATIONAL INVESTOR NUMBER TO IC'S ACCOUNT WITH AJMAN BANK
* INTEGRATED CAPITAL CONFIRMS THAT IT REMAINS OWNER OF THESE SHARES, IC'S TOTAL DIRECT, INDIRECT SHAREHOLDING IN ESHRAQ REMAINS 11.511 PERCENT Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Baku. 19 May. REPORT.AZ/ Price of the Azerbaijani Azeri LT CIF crude, put for sale on world markets went up by 0,17 USD or 0,32%.
Report informs, price of oil brand Azeri LT CIF now makes 53,31 USD per barrel.
Notably, minimum price of Azeri LT CIF was recorded in December 2001 (19.15 USD) and the maximum value of the brand was registered in July 2008 (149.66 USD).
As we awake, our actions will change. But we can’t awake by changing our actions.
— Hugh Prather
P-T approves $6 million bond issue
FR Middle School to hold Middle-Core Night
Students give back:
Paying it forward at PMS
Company proposes seismic testing in Trafford
FR Foundation supports three “A’s”
Protect PT asks school board to permit air monitoring at schools
Greensburg Salem going green with transportation
Photos From The 2017 Boston Marathon 121st Boston Marathon HOPKINTON, MA - APRIL 17: The first wave of runners follows the elite men at the first kilometer mark of the 121st running of the Boston Marathon in Hopkinton, MA on Apr. 17, 2017. (Photo by Lane Turner/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
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Nikki Lane’s stunning third album Highway Queen, out February 17th, 2017, sees the young Nashville singer emerge as one of country and rock’s most gifted songwriters.
“Inspirations cased in a streetwise, modern shell that’s as unapologetic as Johnny Cash’s middle finger.” – Rolling Stone
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Lex Allen produced his latest single "Never Look Back" out in Los Angeles, and it certainly sounds like it—it's the kind of slick, radio-minded, big-budget pop single that you won't find many Milwaukee artists attempting. That's in part because it's deceptively hard to pull off a track like this. If you skimp on the production it sounds chintzy; if you overwork it, it sounds tacky, but Allen nails it, ensuring that all those glossy Ed Sheeran guitars and that bombastic beat takes a backseat to his husky, buttery voice, which has never sounded better. Top 40 radio doesn't have any artists remotely like Lex Allen right now, but "Never Look Back" makes the case that it could use one.
You can stream the track, from Allen's upcoming album Table 7 For Sinners & Saints , below.
An Australian journalist says he is fine after being hit by a bullet in his neck while covering the Philippine military's assault against militants aligned with the Islamic State group in a southern city.
A tweeted video showed ABC journalist Adam Harvey wearing a neck brace and putting on his helmet after receiving treatment Thursday in Marawi. He told reporters he was fine and that he was to get an X-ray.
Harvey was hit at the provincial capitol building, where government officials hold briefings on the progress against the militants who've laid siege to Marawi since last month.
Also Thursday, a suspected militant bomber was arrested in Cagayan de Oro City, about 100 kilometers (62 miles) from Marawi.
Brig. Gen. Gilbert Gapay says Mohammad Noaim Maute was under investigation.
Apr 14, 2017 - 13:26
It’s 50 years since fighting broke out at a Rolling Stones concert at the Hallenstadion in Zurich. Fans tried to storm the stage, smoke bombs exploded and chairs were smashed. The event was a taste of what was to come the following year, when student protests took place across Europe. (SRF Archive 1967/swissinfo.ch)
MADRID (AP) — Palma on the island of Mallorca plans to become the first Spanish city to prohibit the rental of apartments to tourists.
Palma mayor Antoni Noguera says Tuesday that his government will vote for the ban in a city council because “there is nothing worse than having residents who can’t live in their city nor afford a rent.”
Rents in Mallorca and in most Spanish cities have increased in recent years. Many residents and local lawmakers blame the price rise on internet sites and apps that allow travelers to rent apartments short-term directly from homeowners.
Noguera says that houses will be excluded from the ban, unless they are in protected areas, near airports or in industrial areas.
Tracee Ellis Ross filled in for Jimmy Fallon on his late night talk show Wednesday and used the platform to present a nursery rhyme for the creepy office aggressors who can’t keep their hands to themselves. Watch “The Handsy Man” in the video below.
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FRANKLIN — A man was unhurt when his pickup truck crashed on the Eastbrook Road Friday night, though the crash knocked out power in the area for a time.
The crash occurred shortly before 8 p.m. The pickup truck was the only vehicle involved in the crash, and it had to be towed from the scene.
Firefighters responded to the scene, as did a crew from Emera Maine. The utility company sent a cherry-picker truck to repair the damage to the power lines.
The man’s name was not immediately available.
The fraudulent practice means hundreds of motorists are on the road with no car insurance, risking heavy fines, or having their vehicle seized and destroyed.
Ghost broking is the name police have given to a tactic used by fraudsters who offer cheap car motor insurance through social media, particularly Facebook and Instagram.
They then either forge insurance documents, falsify the driver’s name to bring the price down or take out a genuine policy, before cancelling it soon after and claiming the refund plus the victim’s money.
Victims are being fleeced out of £769 on average for the fake car insurance policies.
12:26 Reported News Briefs Av 22, 5777 , 14/08/17 Av 22, 5777 , 14/08/17 'Come on, kid, let's start walking' Read more Jerusalem hospital treats 4-year-old Gaza child, allowing him to walk for the first time in two years. ► ◄ Last Briefs
March 19 (Reuters) - PRECISIONSMETALL GROUP AB:
* FEBRUARY 2018 REVENUE AT SEK 3 MILLION
* FEBRUARY 2018 ‍EBITDA AT SEK 0.2 MILLION​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
HELENA, Mont. (AP) - A 52-year-old Montana woman has been sentenced to five years in federal prison and ordered to pay more than $460,000 in restitution and back taxes for lying about her family income to obtain Medicaid benefits, creating false claims for treatment at her father's physical therapy practice and pocketing the payments.
U.S. District Judge Sam Haddon on Tuesday sentenced Elizabeth Jones Powell of East Helena for health care fraud and tax evasion.
Powell performed office duties for her father's physical therapy practice. Prosecutors say from 2009 to 2013 Powell made $290,000 in false Medicaid claims on behalf of herself and her family members and filed false insurance claims naming other patients.
Court records say Powell and her family also received treatment and medications that caused another $44,000 in losses to Medicaid.
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TORRINGTON – Five city police officers on the midnight shift were recognized by the department for their response to an untimely death involving a young boy in August. Officers Oscar Segui, Robert Guida, Ricardo Toledo, Matthew Gonska and Sgt. Matthew…
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ASTANA: Talks on the Syrian crisis involving Russia, Iran, and Turkey that were due to start in the Kazakh capital, Astana, on Wednesday have been delayed by one day, Kazakhstan's foreign ministry said without explaining the reason for the delay.
Syrian rebels cast doubt on Monday over whether they would attend the talks, accusing Russia of failing to get Damascus to comply fully with a ceasefire or take any confidence-building steps.
Kazakhstan, Moscow's close political ally, said last week the two-day talks, to which United Nations special envoy for Syria, Staffan de Mistura, had also been invited, would focus on consolidating the Syrian ceasefire.
Delegations of the Damascus government and the rebels attended the previous round of talks in Astana in January but refused to negotiate directly with each other or sign any documents.
A new round of U.N.-backed peace talks is due to begin in Geneva next week.
(Reporting by Olzhas Auyezov; Editing by Paul Tait)
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Comedian Ralphie May died Friday morning after suffering cardiac arrest. He was 45.
"Ralphie had been battling pneumonia and had cancelled a handful of dates over the last month in an effort to recover," his rep said in a statement to E! News.
The funny man is survived by his wife Lahna Turner and children April June May and August James May.
May's career took off after he appeared on the NBC reality competition show "Last Comic Standing."
He finished in second place during the show's the first season. Ralphie would later receive comedy specials on Comedy Central and Netflix.
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Tons of rock and mud blocked part of the Route 56 Bypass near Craigdell Road in New Kensington for about 90 minutes on Monday evening.
The rock came down just before 7 p.m., said New Kensington police Sgt. Kevin Hess.
No one was reported injured.
A Westmoreland County dispatcher said the lane reopened at about 8:20 p.m.
The rockfall left an almost 3-feet wide band on the hillside showing where the rocks fell from before landing onto the shoulder and highway.
The rockfall fell onto the right lane of Route 56, about 325 yards from Craigdell Road heading toward Leechburg.
Hess said the PennDOT crew used heavy equipment and a dump truck to haul the huge rocks weighing almost a ton and smaller debris.
The lane that had been closed reopened at about 8:20 p.m.
Chuck Biedka is a Tribune-Review staff writer. Reach him at 724-226-4711, cbiedka@tribweb.com or via Twitter @ChuckBiedka.
VALKENBURG, Netherlands: Philippe Gilbert continued his fine start to the season by winning the prestigious Amstel Gold Race for the fourth time on Sunday - and then made short work of a celebratory beer on the podium.At the end of a punishing 260-kilometre course that included 35 climbs, Belgian Gilbert outsprinted 2015 winner Michal Kwiatkowski of Poland in a tactical finale." In the end with Kwiato we went hard, I saw the guys behind were on the limit - I was too but if you can find one or two per cent more it makes the difference," Gilbert told television cameras."
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LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Tyra Banks is hosting the 12th season of "America's Got Talent." NBC said Sunday that the supermodel, Emmy-winner and creator of "America's Next Top Model" will be joining the competition series alongside returning judges Simon Cowell, Mel B, Heidi Klum and Howie Mandel.
Banks will be taking over hosting duties from Nick Cannon, who left the show earlier this year after eight years in the post. Banks said she looks forward to "connecting with the dreamers" and will try to get a few to "smize" for the audience.
Contestants in the popular summer series come out to show off a wide array of talents to compete for a $1 million prize.
Episodes will be aired live this summer from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
Welcome to the Daily Dose of Rock n Roll with Mike Shannon for June 15. You will find this daily in the “Features Section”. Check each day for a new Daily Dose from Mike.
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As an artist, Yu has spent much of her career drawn to the experience of the individual against the backdrop of China's sweeping changes.
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Coachella revelers used the “Find My iPhone” app to track down an alleged phone thief during the festival over the weekend, California police said.
Roy Narcisse, 25 and Kiana Williams, 25 have been booked into the Tom Green Jail in San Angelo, Texas. (Source: Tom Green Jail)
The two people suspected of killing an 82-year-old Shreveport woman have returned to Caddo Parish and are now at Caddo Correctional Center.
Roy Jemane Narcisse, 25, of Alexandria, and Kiana Deraneka Williams, 25, of Ville Platte, waived extradition proceedings during a hearing in late September in Tom Green County, Texas.
Shreveport police believe Narcisse and Williams fatally stabbed Kathleen Cates last month at her home in Shreveport's Anderson Island neighborhood.
They remained in Tom Green County Jail until they were picked up by Caddo sheriff's deputies.
Narcisse and Williams were taken into custody in San Angelo, Texas.
Cates, who lived alone, reportedly had been stabbed several times in the neck and abdomen and had cuts to one of her arms.
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In this July 22, 2015 file photo, supporters of a $15 minimum wage for fast food workers rally in front of a McDonald's in Albany, N.Y. Millions of workers across the U.S. will see their pay increase as 19 states bump up their minimum wages as the new year begins. California, New York and Arizona are among the states with increases taking effect Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016 or Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017.
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ALEA has confirmed that one teenager has died in a wreck on Gullion Road near Lacey's Spring around 7:20 P.M. Police say Jonathan Charles Thornton, 18, of Huntsville was killed after being ejected from a vehicle driven by a 16-year-old female.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - PROCREDIT HOLDING AG & CO KGAA:
* H1 ‍CONSOLIDATED RESULT OF EUR 20.8 MILLION FROM CONTINUING BUSINESS OPERATIONS (H1 2016: EUR 24.6 MILLION)​
* h1 ‍Customer Loan Portfolio Grows by 4.8%​
* ‍COMMON EQUITY TIER 1 CAPITAL (CET1 FULLY LOADED) OF 13.0% AS AT 30 JUNE 2017 (31 DECEMBER 2016: 12.4%)​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
" An activist says more than 1,500 Palestinian prisoners have launched an open-ended hunger strike to demand better conditions in Israeli prisons, including more contact with relatives, and an end to Israel's practice of detentions without trial. The protest began Tuesday and was led by Marwan Barghouti, a prominent figure in President Mahmoud Abbas' Fatah movement.
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The senior housing industry dealt with an unfortunate combination of high supply and low demand in early 2017—with the result being the lowest occupancy rate since mid-2013.
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4/17/17 – 10:01 A.M.
The University of Findlay is working to make the city a better place to live. That’s according to members of the school’s Center for Civic Engagement…
Audio:Tricia Valasek
Tricia Valasek is a grants manager at UF. She says the University is in a good position to help because they have professors with a wealth of knowledge on engagement subjects.
She adds they also have students who can take what they’re learning in the classroom an apply it toward areas of need…
Audio:Tricia Valasek
UF has listed the center’s resources for the community at cce.findlay.edu.
Andrew Pavia of Stratford was the runner-up in the goalie competition at the Lake Placid Skills Competition held in conjunction with the CAN-AM Tournament.
Pavia plays for the Darien Pee Wee A-1’s.
ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Galatasaray have signed West Ham United winger Sofiane Feghouli on a five-year contract for 4.25 million euros ($5.01 million), the Turkish club announced on Monday.
The 27-year-old Algeria international spent one season at West Ham after joining the Premier League club on a three-year deal from La Liga side Valencia last year.
Feghouli scored four goals in 27 appearances for the Hammers, including one against NK Domzale in the return leg of a Europa League third qualifying round tie in West Ham's first match at the club's new London Stadium last July.
Paris-born Feghouli came through the ranks at French club Grenoble before joining Valencia.
An age-grade representative for France, he chose to play for Algeria and scored their first World Cup goal in 28 years with a penalty against Belgium in 2014.
(Writing by Ken Ferris; Editing by Greg Stutchbury)
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BOSTON -- Marathons produce inspiring stories and the Boston Marathon was no different.
Marine Staff Sgt. Jose Luis Sanchez lost part of his left leg to a roadside bomb in Afghanistan six years ago.
But Sanchez completed Monday's marathon, just as he did last year, carrying the American flag, and wearing a "Semper Fi" t-shirt.
It took him about 5-and-a-half hours to complete the race, and photos of him running are going viral across the Internet.
Pretty amazing. #bostonmarathon #inspiring 🇺🇸 A post shared by Laura Vitalini (@lkv117) on Apr 17, 2017 at 8:41am PDT
Proud to be an American 🇺🇸 #bostonmarathon A post shared by Dom F▪️☠️▪️ (@disciplinedathlete) on Apr 17, 2017 at 8:53am PDT
Sanchez told Runner's World he completed the race as a charity member for the Semper Fi Fund, which supports wounded veterans.
"I want to recognize veterans and everyone who thinks they can't do something," he said.
April 20Hengdian Group DMEGC Magnetics Co Ltd :
* Says it will pay cash dividend of 0.6 yuan per 10 shares (before tax) and use additional paid-in capital to distribute 10 new shares for every 10 shares to shareholders of record on April 25, for FY 2016
* The company's shares will be traded ex-right and ex-dividend on April 26 and the dividend will be paid on April 26
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After a day of sunshine and early spring-like temperatures, the London region is bracing for the return of Old Man Winter on Wednesday.
Environment Canada has issued a snow squall watch for London and Middlesex, Sarnia-Lambton, Huron-Perth and Grey-Bruce.
Snow should arrive Wednesday morning and last throughout the day and into Thursday.
Snowfall amounts of 15 cm per 12 hours are possible according to the weather agency.
Although double-digit highs are expected for the weekend.
These three boys are a force to be reckoned with. Check out their stellar performance of, "I Need A Girlfriend."
This guy highness no be here. This is the kind of highness where you will be hearing colors and seeing sounds
Wrestling legend, Ric Flair, is was taken to the hospital early Saturday due to serious complications and is now out of surgery after a medically induced coma. The 68-year-old icon is currently recovering from the procedure and no word has been heard about whether or not his condition is going to improve.
TMZ broke the sad news thanks to a source close to the WWE, this story is currently developing and we will continue to keep an eye out on the condition of ‘The Nature Boy” during these difficult times.
Rich The Kid Gets Put On Blast By His Alleged Wife
We told y’all weeks ago that streets BEEN saying Blac Chyna has actually been getting it in with rapper Rich The Kid and not his protegé YBN Almighty, well now the woman who says she’s Rich’s wife is confirming these reports… and alleging he’s also been messing with Bria Myles, India Love, Miracle Watts and Tori Brixx.
Yikes! Two kids and a wife? Is Chyna outchea wrecking homes? Also, why is it that we always hear the same names over and over?
Do you think it’s really a wrap for Rich and his wife? How long do you think Chyna will keep up the Jay thing if Rich is out messing with Miracle and all these other chicks. Ayiyi, so many questions.
Hit the flip to see Big Boy grill Rich about whether he has a lady and a baby on the way…
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A senior BBC editor has told a High Court judge that he has no concerns about the broadcasting of images taken from a helicopter during coverage of a police search of Sir Cliff Richard’s home nearly four years ago. Jonathan Munro, head of newsgathering at the BBC, told Mr Justice Mann that he reviewed "helicopter footage” and did not have “any concerns". Mr Munro is giving evidence during the latest stage of a High Court trial in London.
Sir Cliff has sued the BBC over its coverage of the raid. Credit: Kirsty O’Connor/PA
He has outlined his thoughts in a written witness statement given to the judge. Sir Cliff, 77, has sued the BBC over coverage of the South Yorkshire Police search in August 2014 and wants damages at the “top end” of the scale. He says the coverage, which involved the use of a helicopter, was a "very serious invasion" of his privacy. The BBC disputes his claims.
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Ray Nkosi | Pastor Evan Mawarire has received Minister Supa Mandiwanzira’s apology.
Wrote Mawarire on twitter, “Thank you for your apology minister Supa Mandiwanzira. Unfortunately he blocked me so can someone please convey my sincere thanks # Thisflag.”
Yesterday Mandiwanzira wrote the following apology to Mawarire, “In my meeting with @CatrionaLaingl last week, after she had brought up the arrest of Pastor Evan Mawarire in our discussion, I gave the impression that the Pastor had skipped bail thus his arrest. At the time of my meeting with the Ambassador, this had been presented to me as fact and also thought it to be true. Today, having had sight of the court record, I recognize that I was wrong. The true facts are that the pastor did not skip bail and was not arrested for this reason. I wish to apologise to Pastor Mawarire and to anyone else who was offended by this mistake. I am also taking this opportunity to correct the misstatement to @CatrionaLaingl @UKinZimbabwe.”
This week we headed out to Santa Land at Mackenzie Park for a snowball toss and catch challenge. Santa Land is now open 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. until Dec. 23.
For our challenge, we would throw snowballs from different distances and our teammate had to catch them in a bucket on their head.
The Lubbock Parks & Recreation team went with two former LCU softball players, pitcher Katlyn Holmes and catcher Kalee Robinson.
If you have a challenge for 2018, be sure to email me at ibeatpete@kcbd.com
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David Henry Hwang's Tony-winning 1988 play M. Butterfly makes its Broadway return at the Cort Theatre on October 7. Tony winner Julie Taymor directs the production that will officially open on October 26.
M. Butterfly follows the relationship between Rene (Oscar nominee Clive Owen), a French diplomat living in China, and Song Liling (Jin Ha), a soprano at the Beijing Opera. Joining Ha and Owen in the cast are Tony nominee Enid Graham, with Clea Alsip, Murray Bartlett, Michael Countryman, Celeste Den, Jess Fry, Thomas Michael Hammond, Cole Horibe, Jason Ignacio, Kristen Faith Oei, Erica Sweany, John Leonard Thompson and Erica Wong.
M. Butterfly features original music by Elliot Goldenthal, with choreography by Ma Cong, scenic design by Paul Steinberg, costume design by Constance Hoffman, lighting design by Donald Holder and sound design by Will Pickens.
One of a kind 4-side brick show place close to waters edge on Lake Lanier. Private setting with over 1.5 acres, great lake views and 32x32 Wahoo aluminum dock in deep water cove. Soaring 2 story foyer with curved staircase leading to enormous master bedroom with sitting area, sunken bedroom area and open lake views. Master bath features oversized shower with multiple shower heads. Gourmet kitchen with exquisite granite countertops, Thermador stove and refrigerator, island and lots of cabinet space Finished terrace level with wet bar and steam shower. 2 screen porches, deck, hot tub and dock with party top. 3 car oversized garage, fenced and gated lot, barn/outbuilding with electric and parking pads means there is plenty of room for the toys.
Hit the fairway and you've got a birdie chance on the par-4 12th at Shinnecock Hills.
Shinnecock Hills Hole By Hole Guide: Hole 12
Hole 12: Par-4: 469 yards
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
Finding the narrow fairway off the tee is vital if you seek to start a charge on the back nine at the 12th. Large fairway bunkers will gobble up anything that isn’t precise and that will make the second shot very tricky.
But navigate the drive, then a birdie chance is available. There are no green-side bunkers to contend with so you can attack the flag, but be wary of the multiple ridges on the green.
A fairly innocuous hole that could quite easily wreck your card.
Fabulous updated single story mid-century modern home in beautiful Janmar. Home sits on almost a half-acre corner lot among tall mature trees and rolling hills. Large open living area is perfect for indoor-outdoor entertainment with walls of windows and easy access to a huge deck and expansive grassy backyard. Kitchen has Caesarstone countertops, island, and stainless steel Viking appliances. Sound-proof media room is a great space to watch movies. Master suite offers spa-like bath, large walk-in closet, and sweeping backyard views. Fourth bedroom is currently used as an exercise room. Most front windows are adorned with honeycomb shades. Home is in Kramer Elementary and close to 75 and 635, hospitals, restaurants and shops.
Call The Midwife fans flooded Twitter with tears and distraught tweets as a major character died in the seventh episode of series seven.
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On screen, her husband Tom and colleagues and friends at Nonnatus House were devastated. And on Twitter, fans of the series were equally inconsolable.
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Serena Williams has her eyes on the prize.
Long ranked the No. 1 tennis player in the world, Serena lost the coveted title after giving birth to baby Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr. last September. Following Tuesday's French Open, where she won her first match since becoming a mom, Williams dropped down to No. 451.
In a sit-down interview with E! News, the all-star athlete's competitive spirit shines through as she says the tennis world's top spot is hers for the taking. (Even with a newborn baby girl at home!)
"As a tennis player and as the best in the world," Serena reflects, "you have to have that discipline. You have to bring that. But then when I became a mom, it was like, ‘Now I understand what everyone's talking about.'"
LeBron James has often shown himself to be an athlete unready to bury his head in the sand when it comes to social justice.
James proved that again when he tweeted an apparent criticism of President Donald Trump’s actions and words regarding the events in Charlottesville, Virginia, after a white nationalist protest resulted in violence and the death of a woman.
“It's sad what's going on in Charlottesville. Is this the direction our country is heading? Make America Great Again huh?! He said that,” James wrote, referring to Trump’s 2016 electoral campaign slogan.
METHUEN, Mass. (AP) — Authorities in Massachusetts say a 10-month-old baby had to be revived twice after she was exposed to fentanyl.
Police arrived at the Methuen residence early Saturday afternoon after receiving a report of a child not breathing.
First responders took the child to Lawrence General Hospital, where police say she stopped breathing twice and had to be resuscitated. She was later airlifted to Tufts Medical Center in Boston, where she’s in stable condition.
Authorities say hospital tests indicate the baby had the potent synthetic opioid fentanyl in her system.
The Department of Children and Families says it has taken custody of the baby. The incident remains under investigation.
Mayor Stephen Zanni says, “The opioid epidemic knows no boundaries.”
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, center, talks to starting pitcher Kenta Maeda during the second inning of the team's baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Tuesday, May 29, 2018, in Los Angeles. Relief pitcher Scott Alexander replaced Maeda in the second inning. Jae C. Hong AP Photo
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Moscow patriarch’s Easter message
April 18, 2017
Patriarch Kirill of Moscow, the head of the largest of the Eastern Orthodox churches, said in his Easter message that “the Resurrection of the Lord Jesus is the main content of the Christian message to the world.”
“Our unity with the Lord cannot be limited to merely participation in worship or to our personal efforts in prayer,” he wrote. “We cannot abide in carefree idleness knowing that around us are people who have yet to discover the joy of life in God, people who are suffering, the afflicted, the lonely, the downcast or in pain by way of illness.”
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Polls were open Saturday for voters to select between two candidates to fill an un-expired term for an East Texas city council position.
The vote is taking place at Longview's Broughton recreation center to fill the District 3 city council position vacated by Kasha Williams.
Wray Wade and Lonnie Murphy are running against each other for the unexpired third term.
Special elections traditionally don't receive big voter turnout, but some who live in the district say every voting opportunity is important.
Kasha Williams is running for a 'county commissioner' position and is set to step down from the council after the special election.
Early voting concluded this past Tuesday.
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BALTIMORE (AP)- As the number of deaths from opioid overdoses continues to climb, some prosecutors in Maryland are bringing charges of manslaughter and even murder against drug dealers who are supplying users with fatal doses.
The Baltimore Sun reports that prosecutors in seven Maryland counties have brought serious charges in overdose cases. The newspaper found that at least 21 people have been charged with manslaughter in overdose cases since 2014.
Maryland health officials say more than 2,000 residents died from overdoses last year, a 66 percent jump from the previous year and the largest-ever increase in a single year. Most involved opioids.
Michael Beach, a district public defender, said he is troubled by the prosecutions. He said they are "a reprise of the failed war on drugs of the 1980s and '90s."
Washington (CNN) Rudy Giuliani said he doesn't think President Donald Trump will fire Attorney General Jeff Sessions before special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation concludes.
"There's no doubt he's complained about him," Giuliani, who is currently serving as Trump's lawyer, told reporters on Wednesday. "There's no doubt he has some, some grievances. I don't know if they've aired them out yet, but he's not going to fire him before this is over, nor do I think he should."
Sessions recused himself from any investigation relating to Trump's presidential bid in March 2017 after being tapped for US attorney general, which in turn put Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein in charge of overseeing the Russia probe, led by Mueller.
"Remember, special counsel writes a report," Giuliani said. "Once the report is out, I'd have to read it, but it would seem to me then (Trump) takes whatever action he believes is necessary as President."
Giuliani said Trump "goes back and forth" on Sessions.
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It's been a rough start to the week for drivers on State Hwy. 14, or Martin Luther King Jr. Hwy., south of Mexia, with injury wrecks back to back, the first on Monday, June 12, and the second on Tuesday, June 13, in the same block, with all five drivers involved hospitalized.
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The new trailer of Haseena Parkar is out and it looks like Shraddha Kapoor will seriously steal the show in this film. Shraddha’s grey avatar in the film is a never seen before look, and is definitely a far cry from her earlier girl-next-door characters.
Talking about the trailer, seems like Shraddha is doing complete justice to the character of Haseena Parkar. She is successful in conveying how big a mastermind Haseena was, and her look is gritty and scary at the same time. The dialogues also have a lasting impact because not only are they pretty intense like “Aapne mere bhai ke baare me padha hai, meine apne bhai ko padha hai (You have read about my brother, I have read my brother,” but together with Shraddha’s modulated non-emotive, heavy voice and straight face, they are making us see Shraddha in a completely new light. And kudos to Apoorva Lakhia and Suresh Nair for that!
Hachette BooksWith the first anniversary of Prince’s death approaching on April 21, the music icon’s first wife Mayte Garcia is opening up about her marriage to the singer in her new memoir, The Most Beautiful: My Life with Prince.
Garcia, who remembers her time with the late legend as extremely special, says she never found her then-husband to be the “controlling” man many believed him to be.
“I’m hearing the word controlling, but I don’t think it was controlling,” Garcia tells ABC Radio. “I loved it. I loved every single bit of things that he would ask me to do …read more
SHARON, Pa. (WKBN) – Firefighters in Sharon were called into action around 3 p.m. Friday for a house fire on North Road.
Damage to the outside of the house was minimal, but the fire chief said there is extensive water and smoke damage inside.
The woman who lived in the house has been in a nursing home for several months, and the house was locked up.
The chief added that he doesn’t have a cause yet, but it doesn’t appear to be suspicious.
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Arizona 0 0 1—1 Chicago 0 0 3—3
First Period_None. Penalties_Strome, ARI, (tripping), 5:29.
Second Period_None. Penalties_Keith, CHI, (tripping), 7:50; Demers, ARI, (tripping), 15:54.
Third Period_1, Chicago, Wingels 4 (Oesterle, Hayden), 7:36. 2, Arizona, Duclair 7 (Chychrun, Goligoski), 14:02. 3, Chicago, Anisimov 13 (Seabrook, Kane), 15:13. 4, Chicago, Schmaltz 5 (Kane), 16:58. Penalties_None.
Shots on Goal_Arizona 9-10-13_32. Chicago 13-7-17_37.
Power-play opportunities_Arizona 0 of 1; Chicago 0 of 2.
Goalies_Arizona, Wedgewood 3-6-3 (37 shots-34 saves). Chicago, Crawford 13-7-2 (32-31).
A_21,654 (19,717). T_2:25.
Referees_Ghislain Hebert, Chris Lee. Linesmen_Steve Barton, Derek Nansen.
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The Delhi University's first list of candidates for admission to its undergraduate programmes will be announced on the evening of June 23.
Initially, the date fixed for release of first cut-off list was June 20.
Although the university had announced that it would release six cut-off lists, dates of only five have been announced so far. More cut-off lists would be announced depending on the vacancy.
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After the first cut-off list is announced on June 23 evening, admissions would begin the next day, a release from the office of the Delhi University registrar said.
The dates for release of subsequent cut-off lists are July 1, July 7, July 13 and July 18.
Verification of documents and approval for admissions will be done between 9.30 am and 1.30 pm for morning colleges and 4 pm to 7 pm for evening colleges.
"After approval of admission, the applicant has to log on to undergraduate admission portal for online payment of admission fee," the release said.
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Huddersfield Town boss David Wagner and first-team assistants Andrew Hughes and Christoph Buhler have signed new three-year deals at the John Smith's Stadium.
The fresh contracts mean the trio will stay in West Yorkshire until at least the summer of 2021.
Wagner, Buhler and Hughes guided Town to promotion to the Premier League in their first full season at the helm, with the three coaches going on to steer Town to survival in the club's first top-flight campaign in 45 years.
The three have presided over the most successful spell in the club's recent history and the Town supporters were delighted to see them put pen to paper on new deals today.
Here are some of the best reactions to the news from social media.
Limestone County Sheriff's Office said multiple residences have damage.
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The damage is seen on Gatlin Rd. and Highway 251 near Ardmore.
Authorities confirm threes are blocking Sweet Springs Rd. near Oak Grove Rd. Also roads are closed on Highway 251 between Gatlin and Pinedale because of power lines and trees in the road.
This image provided by the Pantone Color Institute shows "Love Symbol #2," that the institute and the estate of the late music superstar Prince announced as a new shade of purple Monday, Aug. 14, 2017, named for his famous love symbol. He used the symbol as his name from 1993 to 2000 in a dispute with his record label, Warner Bros. Records. Prince also made the color his signature after his ‘80s hit “Purple Rain.” (Pantone Color Institute via AP)
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Newly released footage from the set of “Mission Impossible 6” shows Tom Cruise attempting and failing a stunt at least twice before walking off with a limp.
In the new clip that was shot from the street below, Cruise can be seen attempting to clear the building in one jump with safety harnesses attached to him. When he attempted the stunt, Cruise fell too short and slammed against the side of the building, just like he did in the first clip.
RELATED: Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom reignite romance rumors after spending a night on the town together
Both videos have raised questions about the extent of Cruise’s injuries. There is no word at this time on how badly injured Cruise is or if he will be back on set any time soon.
The first photo from the set of the film showed Cruise attempting the stunt at a closer angle, falling short and then limping to the edge of the building before he was pulled back to his starting point by the safety team. He then limped off of the set.
(H/T TMZ)
New Orleans Pelicans center DeMarcus Cousins collides with Memphis Grizzlies guard Tyreke Evans during a game at the Smoothie King Center on Saturday, January 20, 2018. (Photo by Michael DeMocker, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
DeMarcus Cousins doesn't get it. He never has and most likely never will.
Like all narcissists, Cousins thinks the world revolves around him. He wants everyone to understand, respect and love him but fails to reciprocate likewise.
It's all about Boogie.
And when he doesn't get his way -- with an official's call, a coach's critique or, in this case, a contract offer -- he pouts and whines, throws a tantrum and runs to his room.
No one should be surprised at Cousins' decision to leave the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday after a star-crossed 17-month tenure here.
It was a perfectly predictable move given his track record. When things don't go his way, he takes his ball and goes home -- assuming he doesn't turn it over along the way.
Police Suspect 'Serial Bomber' in Deadly Austin Attacks The suspicion comes after the city was hit Sunday by its fourth explosion in a month Austin Interim Police Chief Brian Manley. Austin Interim Police Chief Brian Manley. According to authorities, the last explosion may have been activated by a tripwire, which shows
"a higher level of sophistication, a higher level of skill." Two men in their 20s were injured in the attack. Investigators have yet to establish a motive behind the attacks.
PHOENIX — Securex Filings, which helps publicly traded companies file submissions to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, sued the SEC in Federal Court, insisting that its web name, secfile.com, does not infringe trademark, falsely represent itself or compete unfairly.
April 24 (Reuters) - Monsanto Co:
* COLLABORATED WITH ADJUVANTS UNLIMITED, LLC TO DEVELOP AGRICULTURAL SPRAYER SYSTEM CLEANER DESIGNED TO DEACTIVATE DICAMBA
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PHILADELPHIA -- The last time Nick Foles met with the media in Philadelphia, he was standing next to his Super Bowl MVP trophy.
On Tuesday, Foles was still MVP of Super Bowl LII -- but he was also meeting with the media as the backup on the Eagles.
Here are six takeaways from Foles' time with the media, including how he is handling his role as backup to Carson Wentz:
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One of the easiest meals I made has become a favorite. I almost saw it as a throwaway, since I was purposely using leftovers.
When news hit that SZA would be taking leave from the TDE‘s “The Championship Tour,” most thought the singer would shut down her schedule for a few days of rest. However, the vocalist hinted on Twitter that her vocal cords might be permanently damaged.
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In a series of now-deleted tweets, SZA suggested that a test performed to test the range of her voice didn’t land in her favor.
“My voice is permanently injured . Great !!!!!!!!!!!!! YAYYYYYUUYH!!!!!!!!’n,” SZA wrote Tuesday (May 29) night.
She added, “Tonight was the test . That settles that. I jus wanna be left alone my priorities are f*cked up . They been f*cked up . I need space goodbye.”
At the age of 27, SZA conceivably has a long career ahead of her and we hope that this is just a small setback.
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(WHDH) — A high school golfer competing in a recent tournament in Michigan was chased from behind and knocked to the ground by a Canadian goose.
Photos shared on Twitter by Blissfield Athletics show the goose trucking over a member of the Concord High School golf team at World Creek Golf Course.
“And you thought golf was boring,” the high school said in a tweet on Sunday.
Blissfield Golf Coach Steve Babbitt told CNN that a Isaac Couling, 16, was walking past a goose nest after teeing off on the seventh hole when he was attacked.
Photographer Devon Pitts captured the terrifying encounter. Couling was not injured.
Couling told a local newspaper that he ended up finishing with a par on the hole.
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Credit: Deborah Anderson CreativeYes Featuring Jon Anderson, Trevor Rabin and Rick Wakeman, the Yes spinoff group that until this week was known as ARW, has added a few dates to its recently announced fall North American tour.
The new dates include shows on August 29 in Friant, California; September 8 in Welch, Minnesota; and September 21 in Port Chester, New York; as well as three concerts in Florida: October 10 in Melbourne, October 13 in West Palm Beach and October 14 in Miami. The Miami gig will serve as the closing date of the tour.
In addition, …read more
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1:01 Rescued gulls are released at Tacoma Tideflats
2:25 Lummi community members prepare salmon to feed Standing Rock Sioux in North Dakota
0:32 Marchers walk through downtown Bellingham to protest Dakota Access Pipeline
1:55 Hundreds gather for 'Bellingham Stands with Standing Rock' pipeline protest
4:25 Seattle Channel segment examines rights of sanctuary cities, features undocumented mother of three
0:42 Standing Rock protesters block railroad tracks in Bellingham
2:03 #noDAPL protesters block Interstate 5 in Bellingham
4:11 What you need to know about the massive Oroville dam emergency in California
The South Dakota Board of Regents says it will ask policymakers to create a comprehensive state financial aid program.
The board said Friday that Dakota's Promise will be aimed at closing the gap between current financial aid and South Dakota college students' cost of attendance. Regents President Bob Sutton says the state is at the "very bottom" when it comes to state-financed scholarship programs. He says many South Dakota students still have unmet need after exhausting all existing aid options.
The $3.5 million aid request would have the state fill the financial gap for a student after all other available sources have been used. The board says the funding would scale up in future years until an estimated roughly 6,000 students receive financial support each year at a $10.3 million cost.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Document Security Systems Inc:
* Document security systems, inc. Reports second quarter 2017 financial results
* Q2 revenue $3.9 million, down 5 percent
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Tourism New Zealand and NZ Winegrowers have joined forces to support the growing trend of international visitors seeking out a "wine experience" while touring New Zealand. About 25 per cent of international tourists sought out a wine experience, latest figures from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment's international visitor survey showed. Source, New Zealand Herald
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* Commercial Vehicle Group announces the successful refinancing of its senior notes
* Commercial Vehicle Group Inc-entered into third amended and restated loan and security agreement extending and upsizing its revolving credit facility
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The President, Muhammadu Buhari, has called on the judiciary to come up with an initiative that will ensure speedy dispensation of justice thereby decongesting the nation’s prisons.
The President made this known when the judges of the Supreme Court, Court of Appeal and other head of courts paid him a courtesy visit at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
President Buhari further called for the establishment of courts in prison yards to speed up decongestion.
According to him, logistics of transporting prisoners to court is huge.
He, therefore, asked the Attorney General to take up the matter of welfare of judicial officers with the salaries and wages commission.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A passenger on a Southwest Airlines flight was arrested over the weekend after she threatened to kill everyone on board.
A flight attendant said the threats started after she caught Valerie Curbelo smoking in one of the plane’s bathrooms.
When the crew tried to return Curbelo to her seat, she became agitated and confronted them.
Passengers helped restrain her for 30 minutes until the flight landed.
She is charged with a felony.
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Each Monday, the Kenosha News takes a look at the life of a Kenosha County resident who recently died. We share with you, through the memories of family and friends, a life remembered.
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NEW YORK — A New York City bartender’s on-screen antics and big bets while competing on “Jeopardy!” are winning him cash to go along with a cult following.
By the end of Thursday’s show, Austin Rogers had won eight days in a row and more than $300,000. “Jeopardy!” says that total put him at fifth on the show’s list of all-time regular season money winners. Rogers has done it while sporting wild hair and a bushy beard and making animated gestures after correct answers.
He’s also making big wagers. Rogers won a whopping $34,000 bet on the show’s “Final Jeopardy” segment Tuesday.
Fans are singing his praises on Twitter by using the hashtag #AustinOnJeopardy.
Rogers tells “Good Morning America” that the secret to his success is uncovering patterns in clues by watching hundreds of “Jeopardy!” episodes.
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In many sleepy villages of Uttar Pradesh, this is considered the exam to crack. Coaching centres do brisk business, training applicants for it. Every year, 140,000 apply and fewer than 600 make it. This isn’t, however, an engineering or medical entrance test. Applicants who clear two rounds of screening and a stringent background check gain admission into Class VI at Shiv Nadar Foundation’s Vidyagyan Schools in Bulandshahr and Sitapur in UP. It’s the equivalent of the golden ticket for people living in some of the most backward areas in north India. Spending as much as ...
For weeks, WBTV has been trying to piece together every side of a South Carolina toddler's multi-faceted adoption case. There two sides and countless opinions.
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Moore suffered a minor hip injury in Sunday's loss to the Steelers, Jeff Zrebiec of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Moore sustained the injury on a kickoff return late in the game, but head coach John Harbaugh is optimistic about his status for Week 15. The second-year receiver caught all three targets for 48 yards and hauled in his second touchdown of the season Sunday. Moore remained the Ravens No. 3 receiver in Week 14, although he only outsnapped Michael Campanaro 24-18 on offense.
A mighty Merlin helicopter of the Royal Navy hovered over Sleaford before touching down on Carre’s Grammar School’s sports fields on Monday afternoon. (Photo by Sarah Washbourn).
Teacher Ian Scholefield explained the helicopter visited as part of a careers drive to promote Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths subjects among GCSE choices for year nine pupils.
A Royal Navy Merlin helicopter dropped in on Carre's Grammar School to encourage students to take up science, technology, engineering and maths.
Groups of children from year 7 and 9 from all three of the town’s secondary schools were invited to look around the aircraft and talk to the crew during the hour-long visit.
FILE - In this Oct. 17, 2015, file photo, Lauren Conrad arrives at the Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic at Will Rogers State Historic Park in Pacific Palisades, Calif. Conrad announced that she was expecting a baby Jan. 1, 2017. The former MTV reality star posted a picture of her sonogram with the note, “I have a feeling 2017 is going to be the best year yet.” (Photo by Rich Fury/Invision/AP, File)
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New York City authorities say store clerk Frank Guerrero was secretly dealing blow out of the franchise on Bruckner Boulevard in the Soundview section of the borough. Photo credit: MEGA
Guerrero allegedly made a whopping eight sales of cocaine to an undercover officer. Photo credit: MEGA
The bust came after a three-month investigation. Photo credit: MEGA
Guerrero has been an employee at the fast food joint for eight years. Photo credit: MEGA
The 24-hour restaurant only takes orders through the drive-through window during late night shifts. Photo credit: MEGA
During those wee hours is when Guerrero would run his operation, giving special treatment to his drug customers, cops say. Photo credit: MEGA
Authorities say he would abuse his managerial privileges by unlocking the front door and inviting his blow buyers into the shop. Photo credit: Getty Images
He was so secretive that not even the McDonald’s employees working at the restaurant at the time knew of the operation. Photo credit: Getty Images
We got a hold of Starbucks’s racial bias training video: pic.twitter.com/ePXy5Qqtzr — The Daily Show (@TheDailyShow) May 30, 2018
Starbucks Closed For Racial Bias Training & Sparked Twitter Chatter
Mayyybe you noticed that Starbucks was closed yesterday as part of a 4-hour racial bias training initiative sparked by the infuriating mistreatment of Black customers that spiraled into a national story while putting immense pressure on the tarnished coffee giant to make things right in Trump’s proudly racist America.
Starbucks employees undergoing racial sensitivity training (colorized) pic.twitter.com/wAB8nLFQAz — crash bandicoot (@MichaelaBr8) May 30, 2018
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Average gas prices in Las Vegas area increasing
Gasoline prices in the Las Vegas area have gone up in the past week.
GasBuddy.com reports the average retail price of a gallon of gas in the area has increased almost 6 cents in the past week, to an average of $2.82. That's according to a survey of 649 gas outlets.
Gas prices in Las Vegas Sunday were 21 cents a gallon higher than a year ago and about 7 cents more than a month ago.
GasBuddy.com senior petroleum analyst Patrick DeHaan says seasonal factors continue to affect gas prices. He says gas prices nationwide this spring will be between 10 percent and 25 percent higher than a year ago.
The national average has increased about 3 cents per gallon in the past week, to $2.54.
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UK police: Counterterrorism officers join investigation after 2 sickened by unknown substance near spy poisoning town
BOSTON — The New England Holocaust Memorial in Boston has been vandalized for the second time this summer.
Police say someone smashed a glass panel on the memorial on Monday. A suspect was taken into custody.
It’s the second time the memorial has been damaged in the past few months.
In June, police say James Isaac used a rock to shatter a roughly 9-foot-tall (3-meter-tall) glass panel on one of the memorial’s six 54-foot-high (16-meter-high) towers. Isaac has pleaded not guilty to vandalism charges.
The six glass towers are lit internally and etched with millions of numbers that represent tattoos on the arms of many Jews sent to Nazi death camps.
The repaired memorial was rededicated in July.
Democratic Mayor Marty Walsh says he’s “saddened to see such a despicable action.”
Banovallum Brass Horncastle will be performing in St Peter’s Church during this year’s Woodhall Spa 1940s Festival.
The concert will take place on Saturday, July 7, with doors opening at 7pm.
Proceeds from the event will be going to the Woodhall Spa Group of Churches Public Access Defibrillator Fund.
Tickets for the concert are available from the Woodhall Spa Cottage Museum, the Book Fayre, Woodhall Spa or call 01526 388436.
In addition to an anniversary re-release of the album, the band has assembled a documentary: Automatic Unearthed. R.E.M. made the film available on YouTube for fans to enjoy.
The film features new interviews with Michael Stipe, Peter Buck and Mike Mills, as well as producer Scott Litt. Fans can see photos and videos from the writing and recording process, which composed a "unity of sound" on the album. Automatic for the People was never promoted with a traditional tour, and R.E.M. shared footage from their one-off 1992 concert in Athens, Georgia last month.
In addition, the band has partnered with designer Paul Smith for a limited edition anniversary clothing line. Watch Automatic Unearthed here.
Nearly 70 children were among those killed when a suicide car bombing tore through buses carrying evacuees from besieged government-held towns in Syria, a monitor said on Sunday. Saturday's blast hit a convoy carrying residents from the northern towns of Fuaa and Kafraya as they waited at a transit point in rebel-held Rashidin, west of Aleppo.
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BBQ fundraiser for the Taylor Nicole Hooks Memorial Scholarship Fund
A BBQ fundraising event for the Taylor Nicole Hooks Memorial Scholarship Fund will be held June 16-17 at the Swainsboro Moose Lodge, with doors being open Friday at 4:30 p.m. Plates will be $6 each and purchasers will have the options of dine-in or carry-out. Music performances will be provided both nights. For more information please contact Mike Godbee at 478-299-8494, Craig Lamb at 478-206-0019, or Priscilla Hooks at 478-331-9037.
SEOUL, April 6 South Korean prosecutors said on Thursday they have summoned Lotte Group Chairman Shin Dong-bin for questioning as a witness in an investigation of an influence-peddling scandal that led to the dismissal and arrest of former president Park Geun-hye.
The special prosecutor's office said Shin had been summoned to appear at 9:30 a.m. local time (0030 GMT) on Friday but did not comment further. (Reporting by Se Young Lee and Christine Kim; Editing by Paul Tait)
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Snow and ice may have brought with it travel chaos – but it has also created a lot of happiness!
More than 40 schools have been forced to close across the region meaning that plenty of children are enjoying a snow day.
Here are your pictures of the snow (and how your are making the most of it!) in Denbighshire
Edward D. "Jed" Bullard, chairman of the Bullard board of directors, has named Victoria "Wells" Bullard as the company's new CEO. A family-owned company, Wells Bullard represents the fifth generation of family leadership at Bullard.
As one of her first acts as CEO, Bullard promoted Peter Lugo from COO to president.
For more information, visit www. bullard.com or call (859) 234-6616.
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Jamal Lowe will line up in the Checkatrade Trophy game against Fulham under-21s, despite currently serving a three-match ban.
The winger was handed the suspension following his high challenge on Rochdale’s Jamie Allen on the opening day of the season.
He had earlier been called into action as a first-half substitute for the injured Tareiq Holmes-Dennis.
However, under terms of the Checkatrade Trophy, existing bans do not count in the competition, allowing his involvement against Fulham in Wednesday night’s Fratton Park clash.
Pompey boss Kenny Jacket said: ‘Jamal Lowe can play, but can’t play Saturday against Walsall, which is a very unusual situation.
‘If there’s a positive, he can get a game in during the middle of his ban.’
Lowe has already sat out the Blues’ games against Cardiff and Oxford United since his opening-day dismissal.
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Bonneville County has bought the former Washington Federal Bank/Bank of America building in Idaho Falls, across the street from the county courthouse, for $360,000 from its reserve fund. The bank building will house the county treasurer and geographic information systems office, both moving out of the courthouse to free space for court functions, Bonneville County Commissioner ...
BEIJING, Aug 12 (Reuters) - A peaceful resolution of the North Korean nuclear issue is needed, Chinese President Xi Jinping told U.S. President Donald Trump in a telephone call on Saturday, and called on the "relevant side" to exercise restraint, state television said.
It is in the joint interests of China and the United States to maintain peace on the Korean peninsula and to achieve its denuclearisation, Xi said, it added.
Trump issued a new threat to North Korea on Friday, saying the U.S. military was "locked and loaded", as Pyongyang accused him of driving the Korean peninsula to the brink of nuclear war and world powers expressed alarm. (Reporting by Ben Blanchard; Editing by Clarence Fernandez)
How much did “Roseanne” account for? The new show’s nine-episode first season—or its 10th, counting the original nine-season run that ended in 1997—brought $45 million in ad revenue during its run from March 27 through May 22, according to an estimate by the advertising data firm Kantar Media. That was expected to rise to $60 million for the 13 episodes ABC originally ordered for the next season, which has now been canceled, Kantar said.
Borussia Dortmund have offered midfielder Julian Weigl to Real Madrid, according to reports from Spanish publication AS.
The 21-year-old's sparkling form was recently rewarded with a new and improved contract, tying him to the club until 2021, though the Bundesliga outfit are ready to let him leave for a substantial fee.
Los Blancos have been keeping an eye on Weigl's situation for some time and are said to be keen to complete a deal, though Manchester City and Barcelona are both interested in the German's services.
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Kemi Olunloyo reveals how she got out of prison
Controversial US trained journalist Kemi Olunloyo has revealed how her long term enemy, Linda Ikeji contributed to get her out of prison. The drama between Kemi and Linda dates back to years ago. Kemi even claimed she placed a gag order on Linda preventing the blogger from publishing any report about her. Also Kemi never …
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ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkey’s Interior Ministry says that dozens of people have been detained in the past week over suspected ties to the Islamic State group.
The ministry’s announcement came after a gunman opened fire on New Year’s revelers at an Istanbul nightclub, killing 39 people and wounded dozens of others. IS has claimed responsibility for the attack.
In a statement released Monday, the ministry said 147 people were detained after authorities determined “they were in contact with the Daesh terrorist organization,” referring to an Arabic acronym for IS.
Of the detained, 25 people have been formally put under arrest.
After failing to completely clean up his property in downtown Dorchester, resident Terry Recore is being fined $100 per day by the village for violating an ordinance prohibiting nuisance properties.
The village board voted in April to give Recore until June 7 to remove all of the “unsightly debris” that has accumulated at 127 S. Front St. since a building at that location was torn down in 2013 due to public safety concerns. Recore bought the building from the village knowing it was slated for demolition, but he did not immediately remove the rubble after it was torn down, resulting in fines being issued starting in August of 2014.
Recore had already been ordered to pay over $10,000 in fines and court costs related to the property when the board voted in April to temporarily stop issuing citations. Because he is now getting help..
On August 12, 2017, David Lowitz; beloved husband of Doreen Lowitz (nee Jackson); cherished father of Mark (Janet) Lowitz, Rivka (Tuvia) Meister, Judith Lowitz and Karen (Robert) Heyman; loving son of the late Harry and Rivka Lowitz; also survived by many loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Services at SOL LEVINSON & BROS., INC., 8900 Reisterstown Road, at Mount Wilson Lane, on Sunday, August 13, at 4 p.m. Interment at Agudath Israel Cemetery, Rosedale. Please omit flowers. Contributions in his memory may be sent to Hatzalah of Baltimore, c/o Heyman, 4014 Fallstaff Road, Baltimore, MD 21215, or Bikur Cholim of Baltimore, 2833 Smith Ave., Unit #242, Baltimore, MD 21209, or Jewish Caring Network, 122 Slade Ave., Suite 100 A, Baltimore, MD 21208. In mourning at 3011 Fallstaff Road, Unit 104A, Baltimore, MD 21209 and at 2714 Hanson Ave., Baltimore, MD 21209.
Usually, people don’t pay too much attention to time-out performances during basketball games, but JD McCrary may have changed that narrative.
The young actor, and the voice of young Simba in the Lion King movie, blew LA Clippers audience away with his rendition of the Jackson 5‘s classic, “Who’s Loving You” in a game of Finish The Lyrics.
If you thought that was dope, hit the flip to see JD master the vocals that is New Edition’s “Can You Stand The Rain”.
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PanARMENIAN.Net - Parallel to the growth of passenger traffic in Armenian airports, a number of carriers are increasing the frequency of flights, a spokeswoman for the General Department of Civil Aviation, Satenik Hovhannisyan said in a Facebook post.
Starting from March 2017, Pobeda Airlines will carry out four Moscow-Gyumri-Moscow flights a week instead of the previous three, while Qatar Airways will from now on fly to Yerevan daily instead of the previous four flights a week.
Aegean Airlines will operate the Athens-Yerevan-Athens route six times a week starting from March.
Besides, Iran Air will also increase the frequency of flights during summer and particularly the Iranian New Year, Nowruz.
The RAVPower 10000mAh 400A car jump starter and battery charger is down to $29.99 with code 9BHR4JD5 on Amazon. It normally sells for $50 and has rarely dropped from that price. This is the best price we've seen even including other coupon code deals.
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We're huge fans of Drew Barrymore -- and we're not the only ones! R&B singer SZA is such a supporter that she named a song after the actress in 2017. In celebration of Drew's 43rd birthday on Feb. 22, 2018, Wonderwall.com is exploring celebs who've had music named after them, starting with the birthday girl. SZA titled one of the lead singles off her "Ctrl" album "Drew Barrymore" because she believed a lot of Drew's roles have reflected vulnerability and an exploration of self-worth and womanhood, which is what the song's lyrics are about. Drew was so touched by the acknowledgement that she appeared in the music video for the song. Keep reading to see what other stars have songs named after them...
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HELENA – Dangerously icy conditions Friday led to hundreds of Helena residents needing medical treatment.
St. Peter’s Hospital saw more than twice as many patients, compared to their daily average, most were considered “slip and fall” related with injuries such as sprains and broken bones.
On Friday the emergency room saw 171 patients. Urgent care had 77 patients; over a 50 percent higher compared to their average.
St. Pete’s Ambulance Service Manager David Webster said he had never seen conditions as bad as they were on Friday.
“I can’t remember having any storm or fallout from a storm in this fashion. You know, the perfect events of warm weather and already packed deep snow pretty much turned the whole place into an ice-skating rink,” Webster added.
St. Pete’s said ambulance response time was longer because of the flood of calls they received Friday morning.
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Soros-Funded Activists Demand Democrats Oppose Border Security At Any Cost
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Leading activist groups backed by pro-open borders financier George Soros are demanding that congressional Democrats obstruct any measures that allow the administration to enforce existing immigration law, even if they come as part of a package granting amnesty to more than 800,000 “DREAMers.”
Soros-backed “resistance” group Indivisible is partnering with the National Immigration Law Center and United We Dream to increase pressure on all congressional Democrats, but especially House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, whom the activists criticize for having a “cozy relationship with Trump.”
The activists are organizing phone call campaigns this week to pressure Democrats to reject any DACA legislation that includes funding for border security measures. – READ MORE
Brian Pumper Breaks The Internet…With Eggs
Freaky bozo Brian Pumper is back at it again with the hilariously headassey shenanigans. This time, he trended after cracking an egg against some poor misguided straggler’s head mid-flick (and attempting to make it a thing) marking a sad new low for the oft-slandered Z-list poon-pummeler.
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A couple is safe after their car exploded while leaving the Central Florida Fairgrounds.
It happened over the weekend in Orlando, Florida. Officials say the two were wrapping up a BBQ when they packed up their gas grill inside of their red Kia.
But, the grill was still attached to a propane tank.
Authorities say when the woman lit a cigarette, the tank exploded, causing the windows to shatter. The driver veered off the road and hit a pole.
Emergency crews transported the two to a medical center where they were treated for burns.
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A winter weather advisory is in effect for Cuyahoga, Lake and Ashtabula counties from 7 p.m. Monday to midnight Wednesday.
A lake effect snow warning is in effect for Geauga and Ashtabula counties from 7 p.m. Monday to midnight Wednesday.
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I flipped on the TV earlier today to watch some golf you know since it’s US Open week and well, I watch golf everyday, and the TV was left on CBS from the night before and the first thing I see is that there was a shooting in VA! First thought was, ‘Oh God no. Not another terrorist shooting.’ (It’s sad that the thought is something that would even occur.)
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FILE PHOTO - Li Ruigang, Founding Chairman, China Media Capital (CMC), People's Republic of China, attends the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos Thomson Reuters SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Chinese state-backed media group CMC Inc said on Tuesday that it had raised around 10 billion yuan ($1.49 billion) in a fund-raising round from investors including rival tech giants Alibaba Group Holding Ltd and Tencent Holdings Ltd.
CMC, formerly CMC Holdings which stretches from sports to amusement parks, said the A-round fundraising was led by the two tech firms along with new investors such as property developer China Vanke Co Ltd.
CMC, founded by media magnate Li Ruigang in 2015, added the firm was valued at around 400 billion yuan after the round.
(Reporting by Adam Jourdan; Editing by Muralikumar Anantharaman)
The contract for the Ocean Flower 2 is terminated.
Confirmation of this was made by Works and Transport Minister Rohan Sinnanan this morning.
The passenger ferry would have been servicing the Inter Island Sea Bridge.
However Minister Sinannan says the company did not live up to the contractual arrangement.
Minister Sinannan made it clear that government and the port have a duty to protect taxpayers.
Speaking on TV6’s Morning Edition program a short while ago, Minister Sinannan further denied that money was paid for the rental of the vessel.
The Minister also dismissed talk of impending board terminations.
The subject of gun control is often debated. Should citizens own firearms for their own protection? Should we ban guns? Would surrendering all our weapons make it safer for others? Will it stop the killings? How about the right to bear arms? The debate goes on and on.
My answer: When the government confiscates the weapons from all the gang members and criminals in this country, then — and only then — will I willingly surrender mine. Until then … I’m locked and loaded.
Update: a girl killed, five wounded in the car incident in Seine-et-Marne, near #Paris. The nature of the incident still unclear pic.twitter.com/Sq5C01gAiY
Last September, the NBA's Philadelphia 76ers made headlines when it became the first major U.S. sports franchise to acquire and operate an esports team: Team Dignitas. Dignitas consists of multiple teams across several titles, including an all-female Counter-Strike squad, one of only a handful in the world.
Dignitas players are salaried and have full access to the 76ers' training facility, coaches, and support staff. Physical training, coaching sessions, chef-prepared meals, and a full practice setup are just some of the benefits the players receive while preparing for tournaments.
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The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office has been requested by Hamilton County District Attorney General Neal Pinkston to serve as the lead investigative agency into the Officer Involved Shooting that occurred Monday night on Rossville Boulevard.
A person was shot outside The Brew and Cue, a restaurant on Rossville Boulevard near East 50th Street.
Chattanooga Police tell Channel 3 that the officer was not shot.
Police later found the suspect in the shooting on South Seminole Drive and was arrested and taken to the local hospital.
Acting Police Chief David Roddy was on scene, he says he offers his full assistance and full cooperation to the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office as they begin to investigate this incident.
Stay with Channel 3 for updates on this story.
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DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Fire officials say up to 10 infants have been relocated safely away from smoke in a southwest Ohio hospital.
Dayton District Fire Chief James Rose tells the Dayton Daily News that Miami Valley Hospital staffers moved the babies from the Berry Women's Center before firefighters arrived in response to the smoke. He says the smoke came from an overheated motor and that crews were able to clear the smoke with ventilation.
Rose said early Monday that most of the smoke was contained from spreading.
He says there were no injuries.
Pune, June 15: At least two persons were killed and two injured in an explosion at the ordnance factory here on Thursday morning, police said.
The explosion, the cause of which is not yet known, occurred in the Ministry of Defence's Ordnance Factory Dehu Road (OFDR), in Khadki area of the city, around 9.30 a.m., said an official of Khadki Police Station.
Two persons, believed to be workers shifting some explosive material, perished in the blast.
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Presbyterian Day School’s Annual Harvest Carnival is tonight from 5 until 7 in the First Presbyterian Church gym. The carnival will feature a silent auction, general store, Games, Hay Ride, Cow train, and Small Time Catering. For more information you can call the school office at 662-289-3322. PDS would like to thank their sponsors:
Larry Woodard, Warrington Building Services, Premier Medical Group, Thomas Drilling, Renasant Bank, Boswell Media, Adams Realty, JC Cheek, Ivey Mechanical, Frank’s Chevrolet, Dr. and Mrs. Stephen Hammack, Renasant Insurance, Dickerson Petroleum, Scarborough Building Supply, Watkins Ward and Stafford, Pursuers Sunday School Class of FPC, McKnight and Sons Construction, Pickle and White, Baptist Attala Medical Center, and Atwood Personal Care Home.
May 2 Franklin Street Properties Corp:
* Franklin Street Properties Corp announces first quarter 2017 results
* Q1 adjusted FFO per share $0.17
* Q1 FFO per share $0.27
* Sees FY 2017 FFO per share about $1.04 to $1.08
* Franklin Street Properties Corp says for Q2 of 2017, estimate FFO to be in range of approximately $0.25 to $0.26 per diluted share
* Q2 FFO per share view $0.26 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
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Annabelle: Creation stars Stephanie Sigman, who plays a nun looking after a group of female orphans.
"Scary as hell" horror flick Annabelle: Creation pulled in US$35 million (S$47.6 million) to take the top spot at the North American box office in its first week out, more than paying off the US$15 million Warner Bros. spent on it, analysts said.
The fourth instalment in the popular Conjuring franchise is about a dollmaker (Anthony LaPaglia), whose creation terrorises a group of orphan girls.
On the home front, action film Wolf Warrior II has grossed over $1 million islandwide since its July 28 theatrical release.
A 55-gallon container of food scraps on I-75 in Charlotte County closed a portion of the highway down Monday afternoon.
It happened at mile marker 155 in the southbound lanes – about two miles south of the Tuckers Grade exit.
The outside and center southbound lanes were closed while the left inside lane was open, however, all lanes have reopened.
Emergency crews were on scene cleaning up the chicken bones, tomatoes, and potatoes.
The container of used food fell off of a pickup truck, according to troopers.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Crossroads Systems Inc
* Crossroads Systems - on August 13, filed a voluntary petition for relief under chapter 11 of the united states bankruptcy code‍​ - sec filing
* Crossroads Systems Inc - ‍on August 11, 2017, company entered into a restructuring support agreement‍​
* Crossroads Systems - subject to approval by bankruptcy court, prepackaged plan of reorganization expected to be consummated in about 45 days
* Crossroads - ‍on Aug. 8, united states court of appeals for federal circuit notified co of denial of petitions for rehearing related ipr proceedings‍​ Source text - (bit.ly/2vxVakL) Further company coverage:
INDEPENDENCE, Iowa (AP) — Officials in the northeastern Iowa city of Independence have changed their mind on plans to stop flying a giant American flag, following a public outcry.
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The Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier reports that the Independence City Council voted Tuesday to reverse its April 30 unanimous decision that would have permanently removed a flag and pole in Triangle Park that can be seen by drivers on U.S. Highway 20. The vote also restored funding for the flag.
The council had said last month that high winds that frequently damage the flag, lighting problems and a broken electronic sign were costing the city too much.
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Forgotten Peterborough United midfielder Adil Nabi has joined National League North side Nuneaton Borough on loan until the end of the season.
Nabi has started just six matches for Posh since joining on a free transfer from West Brom in January, 2016.
The 23 year-old hasn’t appeared in a Posh match since the ‘dead’ Checkatrade Trophy game at Barnet in November, 2016, 14 months ago. Nabi still has 18 months on his Posh contract to run.
He joins a Nuneaton side battling against relegation.
This stunning footage of Earth in space shot by astronauts aboard the ISS will awe you.
Emerald greens, brilliant flashing lights, bright blues and vast nothingness—start the new year with this deeply inspiring time-lapse of planet Earth—taken from the International Space Station.
Orbiting at 27,600km/h, the ISS circles the globe in just 90 minutes, at an average altitude of 300km, its weight roughly equal to that of a Boeing 747. This stunning footage of Earth in space shot by astronauts aboard the ISS will awe you, and make you feel grateful for your tiny existence, amidst the ginormous universe.
Expect to be blown away.
EARTHLAPSE – International Space Station Timelapse from Oliver KMIA on Vimeo.
CHILDREN and staff at Lewknor Primary School raised almost £170 for the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal.
The money went towards the total of £7,500 that was collected overall in the Watlington district.
CULVER CITY (AP) — NBA star Stephen Curry is heading to Hollywood in a big way.
Sony Pictures Entertainment announced Monday that it has struck a deal with the Golden State Warriors All-Star guard to produce television, film and possibly gaming projects.
Curry and the company he has co-founded, Unanimous Media, will have their production headquarters on the Sony backlot in Culver City, according to a news release.
The projects developed by Curry’s company will focus on family, faith, and sports themes.
No specific projects were announced Monday, but Curry says in a statement he wants to use the deal “to affect the world positively.”
Curry and the Warriors have a 3-1 lead in their first round playoff series against the San Antonio Spurs.
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The Scottish National Wheelchair Pairs Championship for 2017 takes place this weekend at Stranraer Ice Rink.
The best wheelchair curlers from all over the country will be on the ice Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th, aiming to take the title.
Why not go along to the ice rink and watch some first-class curling.
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On the scale of #asexpected when it comes to fifth-year options for 2014 first-rounders, Cowboys guard Zack Martin was near the top of the list.
According to Field Yates of ESPN, the Cowboys did, in fact, pick up his 2018 option today.
For Martin, it’s worth $9.341 million in 2018.
For the Cowboys, he represents much more than that in a symbolic way and on the field. Rather than burn a first-rounder on quarterback Johnny Manziel as owner Jerry Jones was seemingly itching to do, the Cowboys went with the “safer” pick, and found the Notre Dame guard who has become one of the top interior blockers in the league.
They also avoided a sideshow, which has helped them become stable on the field as well, as part of a line that allowed them to survive a rookie quarterback last year, thanks to a rookie running back who had plenty of lanes through which to run.
The Outdoor Amphitheater of Davis & Elkins College was packed with festival goers for the Royal Coronation of Maid Silvia.
Morgantown resident Morgan Alyssa Stephens was crowned Queen Silvia of the 81st Mountain State Forest Festival. Attended by 40 princesses from around the state, two maids of honor and a minor court, she donned her gown and was crowned during the outdoor ceremony.
“It’s an opportunity for us to showcase our natural beauty, our natural resources, and it’s a huge economic impact in not only Elkins and Randolph County but the entire state of West Virginia. So, both from an economic standpoint and just tradition and honoring our state, it’s super,” said Director General Chad Shoemaker.
The weather was perfect for this year’s celebration and really showed off all the Mountain State Forest Festival has to offer.
Oakland Raiders kicker Sebastian Janikowski watches during NFL football practice on Tuesday, June 13, 2017, at the team's training facility in Alameda, Calif. Ben Margot AP Photo
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I’ve noticed over the years of watching my backyard feeders that Blue Jays really, really like peanuts.
Today I happened to record this very persistent Jay zeroing in repeatedly on the one peanut he was (he hoped) able to get at with his bill — watch the video below to see how it turned out!
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MERIDEN — A man was arrested after crashing his vehicle into a house Monday afternoon.
Police and EMS responded after receiving reports that a pick-up truck collided with multiple objects at about 5:30 p.m. in the area of 133 Britannia Street.
Upon arrival, investigators determined that a man in a pick-up truck collided with a utility pole before being ricocheted into a home. The front porch of the residence was heavily damaged.
Officers took the driver into custody and brought him to the Meriden Police Department for processing on related charges.
This is an active investigation. Stay with FOX 61 as we continue to provide updates.
In a pair of games at the Dome Gymnasium in Bluefield on Saturday, the Bluefield College men's and women's basketball teams each defeated Point University.
The women won 58-53 to improve to 11-8 and 7-5 in conference play. Danae Cox led the Rams with 16 points. The win was also the 100th career win for head coach Corey Mullins
The men won 90-73 improving to 10-11 and 7-4 in conference play. Jorge Concepcion led the Rams with 19 points.
Both teams are back in action at home on Wednesday against Allen.
FILE - In this March 16, 2016, file photo, American student Otto Warmbier, center, is escorted at the Supreme Court in Pyongyang, North Korea. Warmbier, whose parents say has been in a coma while serving a 15-year prison term in North Korea, was released and returned to the United States Tuesday, June 13, 2017, as the Trump administration revealed a rare exchange with the reclusive country. Jon Chol Jin, File AP Photo
An old TV camera from Univision was donated to the Smithsonian National Museum of American History and they discovered a long-lost interview of Selena Quintanilla on it!
The interview was from 1994 in San Antonio, where Selena was performing in the “Texas Live” festival. This was right after she won her Grammy.
She was soooo beautiful!
Apparently the production manager who directed the footage told the museum that after Selena was killed in 1995, he searched for the footage and could not find it.
When the camera was donated to the museum, they had to transfer the tape to digital, and when they did this summer, the footage was discovered!
May 3 CME Group Inc:
* CME lowers maintenance margins for RBOB gasoline futures (RB) by 8.2 percent to $3,900 per contract from $4,250 for June 2017
* CME says the rates will be effective after the close of business on May 4
* CME says all initial margin rates are 110 percent of these levels (Reporting by Karen Rodrigues in Bengaluru)
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Water samples collected by Ledge Light Health District at the Rogers Lake swimming area have indicated excessive bacteria levels.
Swimming or wading in Rogers Lake has therefore been prohibited until further notice.
Updates will be posted on LymeLine.com as soon as available.
LANGDON, Alta. — A snowplow driver from Calgary has died after police say he lost control of the plow and it rolled into a ditch.
RCMP say the 55-year-old man was operating the plow on Highway 797 near Langdon, east of Calgary, early Sunday when the crash occurred.
Police say he suffered critical injuries and was taken to hospital in Calgary but did not survive.
Police are still investigating.
No other vehicles were involved.
Police say road conditions were poor at the time of the crash.
Independent testing and strategic compliance organization Retlif Testing Laboratories has inaugurated phase one of an expansion program to offer more solar radiation testing, including both heat and photochemical testing, to military and commercial product manufacturers.
The first of two planned dedicated Solar Radiation Test Chamber upgrades has been completed at Retlif’s Harleysville, Pa. testing laboratory, with phase two scheduled for third quarter 2018 at Retlif’s Ronkonkoma, N.Y. headquarters.
The new chamber and expanded capabilities provide the irradiance and spectral content to replicate field conditions required by a number of standards in maritime and military applications. For example, they are fully compliant with test procedures, cyclic exposure, and steady state exposure, as defined in the widely used MIL-STD-810, Method 505.5.
Deputies seeking suspects in Amite Quickway burglary
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AMITE - The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office is seeking three suspects connected to a burglary that took place at a Quickway Thursday.
According to the sheriff's office, the three unidentified suspects entered the Quickway Food Store on Highway 16 between midnight and 3 a.m.. Upon entering, the three grabbed cigarettes and alcohol before running out of the store and leaving the area on foot.
Sheriff Edwards is asking anyone who is able to identify the subjects in these photographs to contact authorities.
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor was in the audience at “Oslo,” the political hit that won the Tony for Best Play.
A spy said, “Sotomayor went backstage and spent over a half-hour shaking hands and taking photos with every single cast member. She was overheard thanking Tony nominee Jefferson Mays for this “important work,” telling him the show “gave her hope.”
The play details the back-channel talks that led to the Oslo Accords between Israel and the Palestinian Liberation Organization. Also at the Lincoln Center Theater hit this week were Tom Hanks, Leo DiCaprio and Meryl Streep.
Levi Anderson, left, of Orange wrestles Ulises Ramirez, right, of Chapel Hill at 138 lbs. during the dual team wrestling match between the Orange Panthers and the Chapel Hill Tigers that took place in Hillsborough, N.C. on Thursday, January 26, 2017. Orange won 42-27. Fabian Radulescu newsobserver.com
What happens when a bunch of kids find out they’re going to see Black Panther? A lot of dabbing and hitting the folks.
The children of The Ron Clark Academy, a non-profit middle school in Atlanta, were surprised by Ron Clark, teacher and founder of the academy, on Friday (Feb. 2) with news they were going to go see the movie on its Feb. 16 premiere date.
READ: #BlackPantherChallenge Inspires Nationwide Initiative For Kids To Watch ‘Black Panther’
Shortly after, the school posted the children’s adorable reaction to social media as they broke into dance to celebrate. In the post, the school says the children will start off their day with cultural classes, African dancers, historical lessons and then go to see the film.
What a way to start off Black History Month!
Check out the video of the little tots below.
Story highlights Julio Canales takes his small plane to the island's remote areas
Other private pilots are joining the effort
(CNN) Pilot Julio Canales is on a mission -- flying his own plane full of supplies to communities in Puerto Rico hit hard by Hurricane Maria.
"One of the care packages is going to an older gentleman who is a dialysis patient. He hasn't had treatment since the hurricane hit the area," Canales' wife, Aubry, told CNN.
The private pilot's plane is small enough to land in the most remote areas.
Julio Canales lands in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on Wednesday, October 4.
Canales lives in Atlanta and launched his mission from Florida early Wednesday. As he makes his way around Puerto Rico, his wife shares updates on Facebook since cell towers are still down on the island.
Word of Canales' mission has spread on social media and online aviation forums, and other pilots have joined in.
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March 31 Blonder Tongue Laboratories Inc :
* Q4 loss per share $0.04
* Q4 sales rose 4.5 percent to $5.449 million
* Blonder Tongue Laboratories Inc - continue to project that sales will remain relatively flat for first half of 2017 Source text: (bit.ly/2nDtiGe) Further company coverage:
As residents deal with chilling temperatures in the remaining days of winter, this weekend's 34th Annual Seaside Boat Show gives the resort community hope for the warmer months to come. This President's Day weekend, 350 boats, 140 exhibits and 50 dealers will overtake the Roland E. Powell Convention Center, where visitors can view and purchase watercraft equipment, as well as learn about the industry's newest water-related technology.
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If you're about to start secondary school or you've already been through it, you'll know it's a big change.
You might feel lots of emotions, like being excited, nervous, worried or even scared.
Newsround have spoken to children who have just been through their first year of high school, to get their advice.
Watch our special Newsround programme all about starting secondary school.
Champion jockey Hugh Bowman has passed a mandatory cognitive test after suffering concussion in a race fall and has rides in all five Group One events at the Golden Slipper meeting.
Hugh Bowman will be back for the Slipper after suffering concussion in a fall from Performer (r).
He will partner Winx as she attempts a world record 17th Group One win in the George Ryder Stakes at Rosehill on Saturday and will be aboard her Chris Waller-trained stablemate Performer in the $3.5 million Golden Slipper.
Performer is the colt who caused Bowman's problems when he made a sudden step to the left in the Todman Stakes on March 10 and the jockey landed on his head.
The colt has since trialled in blinkers and is on the third line of Slipper betting at $7 behind Sunlight ($3.50) and Written By ($5) ahead of Tuesday's declaration of the final field and barrier draw.
Bowman's other Group One rides are D'Argento in the Rosehill Guineas, Le Romain in The Galaxy and Prized Icon in the Ranvet Stakes.
Superstar Rihanna is one style icon who carelessly pushes the boundaries of fashion in a way we all stop to admire. The star wore a next level rhinestone-covered body stocking straight out of Gucci’s fall ’17 collection designed by Alessandro Michele (Gucci’s Creative Director) for Coachella Music Festival 2017 The star layered the body stockings with […]...
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For more than a decade, Tarasco's New Latino Cuisine has drawn vegetarians and carnivores alike to 470 South Federal Boulevard. Now diners in search of lighter, healthier options have another choice: Noe Bermudez, the chef/owner of Tarasco's, just opened Kahlo's at 450 South Newton Street in the Westwood neighborhood.
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CALL it a bold move or a risk-pooling defying one, but insurer Prudential's take on mitigating escalating healthcare costs from private hospitals is unlikely to have much of an effect in keeping a lid on its claims costs.
Late last month, the insurer announced that it would roll out from
VANCLEAVE, Miss. (AP) - A woman leaving a Mississippi restaurant accidentally drove through a wall of the establishment, bumping a customer with her Jeep as a waitress was taking their breakfast order.
News outlets report that one person was taken to a hospital after the accident at BJ's restaurant in Vancleave on Tuesday. The person's condition was unknown.
Customers rallied to help rebuild the eatery in south Mississippi's Jackson County. Owner Amy Byrd says a construction crew that eats at BJ's every day came to help clean up and repair the wooden wall.
Byrd says BJ's took to-go orders all day Tuesday and opened for business as usual at 4:30 a.m. Wednesday.
If you're a fan of Kip Moore, you know that if there's one thing he loves more than music, it's surfing. The country star sat down with Runaway June earlier this month in Las Vegas to prepare the trio for lessons.
The "Last Shot" singer is quite certain he is more than qualified to be Naomi Cooke, Hannah Mulholland, and Jennifer Wayne's new coach. However, which member of the country trio would learn the quickest?
Due to her athletic background and previous workout together, Moore thinks Wayne would be a pro in no time. He also revealed his predictions of how the other ladies would perform out on the water as well.
Kip Moore is currently out on the road for his Plead The Fifth Tour with special guest Drake White.
Northwestern is off this Friday night, but Fort Mill hosts Clover for Homecoming in a game with big playoff implications in Region 4-5A. ANDY BURRISS Special to The Herald
April 13 Touchcorp Ltd
* Co has received a confidential, conditional, unsolicited, indicative and non-binding expression of interest to acquire company's operating assets
* Has considered indicative proposal and has determined that it does not constitute a superior proposal as defined in the agreement with Afterpay
* Touchcorp continues to pursue Afterpay Merger Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Going back to school can be an exciting time, but it can also be an expensive one. Whether you're headed back to high school or venturing off to college for the first time, you'll probably want to pick up a new iPad or Mac for yourself to stay productive. Odds are that the MacBook Pro and iPad won't be the only items you need to buy to be ready, so you'll definitely want to save some money on it if you can.
There are a number of deals that are available right now, and here are some of the best.
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LONDON, April 12 Britain's Daily Mail agreed on Wednesday to pay Melania Trump an undisclosed sum and issue an apology after the news group published an article about her previous professional work as a model.
She had filed a $150 million (120 million pound) lawsuit against the Daily Mail's owner in New York claiming the article had cost her millions of dollars in potential business.
On Wednesday, the Daily Mail apologised for the article and said it would issue a retraction.
"We have agreed to pay her damages and costs," it said.
A person familiar with the situation said the settlement was worth less than $3 million, including legal costs and damages. (Reporting by Costas Pitas and Michael Holden; editing by Stephen Addison)
Graceland University has almost become an Iowa branch of Rock Valley College at the four-year level the past few years. Former Rock Valley men's basketball coach Craig Doty guided the team to an 87-80 win in the NAIA national semifinals, punching a ticket to the national championship game Tuesday night.
Former Jefferson High School and RVC star L.T. Davis poured in 28 points, while former Byron and RVC standout Dalton Payton added 14 points in the win.
This is Doty's second year at the school, and he's helping make history. This is Graceland's first time ever playing in the national tournament, and with its win over LSU Shreveport, the Yellow Jackets will play for their first national title.
Graceland takes on LSU Alexandria in the NAIA national title game Tuesday night in Kansas City. The game will be streamed online on ESPN3.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Terra Firma Capital Corp
* Terra Firma Capital Corporation announces private placement and strategic alliance with Great Gulf Group
* Terra Firma Capital Corp - ‍Private placement for gross proceeds of $3.25 million through sale of 5 million units at a purchase price of $0.65 per unit​
* Terra Firma Capital Corp - ‍Upon closing of private placement, Terra Firma will appoint Jerry Patava, Great Gulf's chief executive officer to its board
* Terra Firma Capital - ‍Annually, Great Gulf will have right to propose one individual for nomination and election to Terra Firma's board of directors​
* Terra Firma Capital Corp - ‍Net proceeds of offering are expected to be used for general and corporate purposes​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Transit planners say it's only a matter of time and money until self-driving cars travel on "smart-roads" that communicate directly with vehicles to help them move as quickly and safely as possible. Photo: VDOT
FAIRFAX, Va.—On a crowded interstate outside Washington, D.C., large digital signs over four westbound lanes flashed messages lowering the speed limit by 10, then 20 miles an hour.
Drivers slowed just as a fast-moving thunderstorm unleashed sheets of rain that drenched the road and reduced visibility to a few dozen yards. There was no abrupt braking, no swerving and none of the fender-benders that can tie up traffic for miles.
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Police in Utah investigated an anonymous tip about a man who wanted to kill his ex-girlfriend and himself just before he killed the woman and her son this month in a shooting that also injured two children, according to documents provided Wednesday in response to a public records request from The Associated Press. The tipster called 911 about Jeremy Patterson after getting a message from Patterson saying he had just broken up with his girlfriend and wanted to kill her and himself, according to a report from police in the Salt Lake City suburb of Draper, where Patterson, the shooter, lived.
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Story highlights There was a plan to flood Rotten Tomatoes with negative reviews
The movie review site released a statement about it
(CNN) The highly-anticipated blockbuster film "Black Panther" is apparently not eagerly awaited by everyone.
While fans have been buzzing with excitement for the Marvel movie's February 16 opening, a group has been trying to organize others to flood Rotten Tomatoes with negative reviews about the film.
Using the hashtags #DCOverMarvel and #BringDownDisney, a Facebook event was set up for February 15 to 24 and listed as being hosted by "Down with Disney's Treatment of Franchises and its Fanboys."
The purpose of the event as stated was to "Give Black Panther a Rotten Audience Score on Rotten Tomatoes."
Didn't realize DC fanboys were so desperare for a maxi pad. #DCOverMarvel pic.twitter.com/jRb0mJdTT4 — David (@DAVargas85) February 1, 2018
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April 3 Eros International Plc:
* Eros International extends revolving credit facility
* To extend maturity of revolving credit facility by six months from April 1, 2017 to September 30, 2017
* Already in advanced stages of executing multiple long-term refinancing options to replace RCF
* Has executed documentation with existing lenders of its $85 million revolving credit facility to extend maturity of RCF by six months Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
A motorist told a firefighter to “f*** off” when they asked him to move from their driveway
The driver left his car in front of Kings Norton fire station in Birmingham, despite the emergency responders being on standby to help people caught up in the snow.
But when worried firefighters asked the driver to move his car away the man allegedly responded by swearing at them as he sat in his vehicle and ate his breakfast.
Firefighters from Kings Norton fire station tweeted a photograph of the man’s vehicle in a bid to shame him and warn the public of the dangers of parking in front of a fire station.
The fire station tweeted: “This car has been left on our station cobbles, when asked to move he has told us to F$*£ off whilst he got his breakfast from the cafe opposite, some people have no consideration. Stay safe out there!’”
I did! February is National Heart Month & today is National Wear Red Day with the American Heart Association Palm Beach! #PBGoRed & #WearRedDay.
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Trump spokesman questions magnitude of new Russia sanctions
President-elect Donald Trump’s spokesman Sean Spicer on Sunday questioned the utility of the fresh sanctions imposed by the U.S. government on Russia for its alleged cyberattack on U.S. institutions. Spicer’s remarks, made during an interview with ABC, are in sharp contrast with the stance taken by prominent Republican leaders, but in line with Trump’s views on…
This would explain the reinvigoration of her anti-white man zeal.
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The Trump administration is delaying Obama-era updates for nutritional facts labels on packaged foods.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a proposed rule Friday to delay compliance deadlines to the rule finalized in 2016 by a year and a half.
Manufactures with annual food sales of $10 million or more would have until Jan. 1, 2020, to come into compliance, and manufacturers with less than $10 million in annual food sales would have until Jan. 1, 2021.
Under the new rules, manufactures are required to add a percent daily value for added sugars, make serving sizes more closely reflect the amount of food people eat, change the label format to make the number of calories more prominent and update the list of vitamins and nutrients.
PARIS, April 23 A polling station in the town of Besançon in eastern France was evacuated on Sunday after a stolen vehicle was abandoned with the engine running while voting was taking place, French Interior Ministry said.
The suspicious car was flagged as stolen and had fake number plates, a ministry official told Reuters, adding that a decision was made to evacuate the polling station, while bomb disposal experts were called to examine the vehicle.
France is voting in the first round of a presidential election on Sunday amid heightened security.
Security officials have said there is a risk during the elections of a militant attack like the ones that have killed more than 230 people in the past two years in France.
More than 50,000 police and elite security units have been mobilised for election duty across France.
(Reporting by Gerard Bon; writing by Bate Felix; editing by Jason Neely)
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"Blade Runner 2049" is taking everyone's breath away, but there's more Philip K. Dick on the horizon. An upcoming Amazon Prime Video anthology series called "Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams" won't be here until 2018, but a full trailer debuted today, Oct. 6. It looks like the best dark science fiction since "Black Mirror."
The show was first announced in 2016, but this is the first big look at it that's been released. The two-minute trailer promises strange relationships, fantastic actors and a lot of weird.
Bryan Cranston, Anna Paquin, Steve Buscemi, Greg Kinnear, Terrence Howard, Janelle Monae, Essie Davis and Richard Madden are part of what look like a set of haunting tales spread over 10 episodes. It's time to start reading up on Philip K. Dick again.
Amazon hasn't announced a specific launch date for "Electric Dreams" yet, but I'll be there.
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations Staff Union says 32 people working for the world body were killed in the line of duty in 2016, including 26 peacekeepers.
The union's security committee said Tuesday that in the past five years almost 240 U.N. personnel have died in deliberate attacks.
Last year's death toll was lower than in 2015, when at least 51 U.N. and associated personnel were killed in the line of duty, the highest number ever recorded by the committee.
For the third year in a row, the committee said, the greatest loss of life in 2016 was in Mali, where at least 23 U.N. personnel were killed by ambushes, landmines and bombings.
The committee called on Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to mobilize resources to ensure the safety of U.N. personnel.
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A new contract between the city of Kitchener and its firefighters has been reached.
Firefighters with the Kitchener Professional Firefighters Association were awarded a 5.15% raise over the next three years.
The contract term runs from the period of January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2020.
They’ve also created a fifth class pay grade which will cover new recruits from three to four years before they are able to reach the first class rank and salary.
The city says the new contract includes an increase in psychological health benefits and reconfirms a joint wellness committee which will focus on creating a wellness program for firefighters.
The Kitchener Fire Department operates seven stations within the community.
DENVER _ Nikola Jokic got his second career triple-double and the Denver Nuggets tied an NBA record with 24 3-pointers while shocking the Golden State Warriors 132-110 on Monday night. The Nuggets tied the 3-point mark set by the Rockets in December against New Orleans.
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Rawalpindi: A ‘Majlis-e-Aza’ will be organised by Nasim Zaidi today (Saturday), at House no. 69, Lane 2, Khayaban-e-Tanveer, Chaklala Scheme-III, at 5 p.m, says a press release.Marsiya will be recited by Razia Maratib and Mahreen Batool will address the Majlis.
Veteran reporter Bob Schieffer talks to CNN's Jake Tapper about President Trump's tweets about the media, and says that Secretary of State Rex Tillerson's news conference was bizarre.
The U.S. Commerce Department says it will defer issuing a preliminary determination in its anti-dumping duty investigation into imports of aluminum foil from China until after Pres. Trump’s visit to the country next month.
The DoC says the delay will allow it "to fully analyze information pertaining to China's status as a non-market economy country."
U.S. aluminum foil producers have filed petitions accusing Chinese manufacturers of dumping the product in the U.S.; in 2016, imports of aluminum foil from China were valued at ~$389M.
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A Findlay man who is facing felony charges in Tiffin will have a mental evaluation done as Seneca County Common Pleas Court considers his competency to stand trial.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Columbus defenseman Zach Werenski will miss the rest of the postseason because of a broken cheekbone.
The Blue Jackets announced the decision Monday, one day after the 19-year-old rookie took a puck to the face on a shot by Pittsburgh’s Phil Kessel that opened a gash on his right cheek in the second period.
He played a couple shifts in the third period with a full facemask, but his eye swelled shut and he had to sit out the rest of the game. He tweeted a photo of his face after the game that showed his eye nearly swollen shut.
Pittsburgh won the game 5-4 in overtime for a 3-0 lead in their first-round series. Game 4 is Tuesday night.
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North Augusta, S.C. (WJBF Sports) — The Lady Yellow Jackets remain unbeaten this season (24-0) after dominating Union County, 95-25, in the first round of the 4A SCHSL playoffs Tuesday night.
Scores from other first round SCHSL playoff games on the night:
SCHSL boys
3A
May River 65, Strom Thurmond 68 (OT)
A
RSM at McBee
Wagener-Salley at McCormick
SCHSL girls
4A
South Aiken 39, Eastside 52
Travelers Rest 27, Midland Valley 37
Aiken 39, Greer 55
Union County 25, North Augusta 95
2A
Latta at Bamberg-Ehrhardt
North Charleston at Barnwell
Allendale-Fairfax at Woodland
TOLLAND, Conn. (WTNH) — Dispatchers in Tolland say a construction flagger was thrown almost 30 feet after being hit by a car on Merrow Road on Wednesday morning.
Around 2 a.m. on Wednesday, Tolland firefighters and first responders were dispatched to the area of 128 Merrow Road on a report of a car versus a pedestrian.
Life Star was requested, but cancelled shortly after due to a 25-minute estimated time of arrival. Instead, the victim was rushed by ambulance to the trauma center at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford.
Dispatchers say the victim was thrown approximately 27 feet from the road over the guardrail.
They say Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has been notified, and troopers were on-scene investigating.
Tolland first responders are urging drivers to “#slowdowninworkzone.”
Harden was added to the Rockets' injury report with a bruised left calf and is considered probable to play Monday against New Orleans, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.
The Rockets are likely just listing Harden as a precaution, but it's nonetheless worth keeping an eye on the MVP candidate's status as tip-off approaches. The 28-year-old is coming off of one of his best performances of the season Saturday in Portland, when he finished with 48 points, eight rebounds and three assists in 37 minutes.
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These images were taken on my first but hopefully not my last trip to India. This place was a feast for the eyes and I encountered fascinating faces and vibrant colours around each and every corner. I used a Canon 5D III & a 24-70mm on this trip and non of the images were staged.
JOHANNESBURG, April 12 South African President Jacob Zuma said he was not stressed by calls for him to resign and urged his supporters to ignore the criticism directed against him, hours after more than 30,000 people marched in the capital demanding he quit.
Zuma has faced protests following a much-criticised cabinet reshuffle last month but the president appeared jovial at his 75th birthday celebrations, dancing and cracking jokes.
"The opposition are doing their job, don't be worried," he told his supporters in the Zulu language. "Do not be worried by the opposition marches." (Reporting by Lynette Ndabambi; Writing by James Macharia)
Dothan police are searching for two suspects wanted for an armed robbery at a restaurant late Tuesday evening.
Investigators say the suspects entered Larry's Real Pit Bar-B-Q on Ross Clark Circle around 9 p.m. and held the manager at gunpoint before shooting him. The victim was later taken to an area hospital where they were treated for injuries and are expected to recover.
Police spent the night canvassing the area, searching for the suspects.
Wednesday morning, investigators released surveillance photos of the pair, as well as the potential getaway vehicle.
Police are asking for any help from the community that may lead to the identity of the robbers, who should be considered armed and dangerous.
Anyone with information should call the Dothan Police Department at 334-615-3000.
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March 31 Calix Inc
* Calix announces resignation of chief financial officer
* Calix Inc says William Atkins, executive vice president and chief financial officer, has given notice that he will be leaving company
* Calix Inc - will announce plans to fill chief financial officer position on an interim basis in near term
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Amid a widening rivalry between the Taliban and the Islamic State in Afghanistan, the Taliban said it had captured five IS militants in the northern province of Jawzjan, police said on Thursday.
“A five-member delegation of IS group under Sayed Jalal was visiting Darzab district to organize its fighters when the Taliban militants on the way back captured them,” Xinhua news agency quoted the police as saying.
Neither the Taliban nor the IS commented on the report.
Both the Taliban and Islamic State fighters have been trying in Darzab district and adjoining areas to expand their influence.
In this March 13, 2018 photo, FBI agents and representatives of the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources set up a base off Route 555 in Benezette Township, Elk County, Pa., at a site where treasure hunters say Civil War-era gold is buried. The Courier-Express via AP Katie Weidenboerner
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CLEVELAND, Ohio -- A man accused of shooting at Cleveland police officers Friday afternoon in the city's Tremont neighborhood is now in custody.
The man, whose name was not immediately given, shot at the officers about 4:30 p.m. after they responded to the intersection of Abbey Avenue and Columbus Road for a woman who was being threatened by a man in a vehicle, police said.
The man exited the vehicle and began running. He shot at the officer as they ran after him, authorities said.
At least one officer shot back, police said. Neither the man nor the officers were injured in the shooting.
The man ran in to a wooded area. He was in police custody just before 6:50 p.m., officials said.
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Marine recruit Geneva Conrad loads green beans and other nonperishable food items Thursday at the Burlington Apartments building in downtown Burlington. More than 4 tons of food items were sent to Kayla's Cupboard and the Salvation Army food pantries.
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NOTES: Los Angeles F Trevor Lewis left the game with an upper body injury and did not return. Kings D Derek Forbort left the game in the first after he was cut near his ear by Zach Parise's skate but did return in the second. Per the Elias Sports Bureau, Staal could join Gordie Howe as the only players in NHL history with at least nine seasons between 40-goal campaigns. Staal has his most since scoring 40 in 2008-09. Los Angeles C Alex Iafallo was scratched for the first time since Jan. 4, a span of 32 games. Andy Andreoff was in the lineup after being scratched 11 games in a row. Minnesota got three assists from its defensemen. Wild defenseman have now accounted for 36 goals and 142 assists this season. Their 178 points from the blue line is second only to Nashville's 181 this season.
An Indian Army soldier was killed in Pakistan firing on the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, police said on Tuesday.
The soldier was killed in Mendhar sector of the LoC in a sniper fire from the Pakistani side late on Monday evening, police sources told IANS here.
Pakistan Army had also continued indiscriminate firing and mortar shelling in Naushera sector of the LoC in Rajouri district on Monday. Dozens of cattle were killed on the Indian side in the indiscriminate shelling and firing.
The Indian Army had retaliated strongly. Exchange of fire between the two sides which started at 8 a.m. on Monday had continued till late evening, defence sources said.
After getting free throwed almost into submission, Grizzlies battle back from 26 down to cut Spurs lead to 4 with time running out. But, Spurs go on late 8-0 run to seal game two with a final score of 96-82.
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Memphis, TN- Mary Leslie Ramsey of New Hope Christian Academy has been named a Tennessee Lottery Educator of the Week. Mary teaches Experiential Learning and says she has a love for teaching and helping her students become leaders for the world.
DANVILLE — A Chinese company that makes food for pets has announced plans to open in Arkansas and bring 70 jobs to the state.
The Arkansas Economic Development Commission said Monday that Pet Won Pet Products will locate in Danville in a plant formerly occupied by Petit Jean Poultry.
The company plans to spend about $5 million on the building before production is scheduled to begin in June.
Pet Won Pet Products produces pet treats that are made from poultry. The company plans to use deboned chicken to make the product at the Danville plant.
📺 This brilliant Bergkamp strike against Newcastle was voted favourite Premier League goal of all time. [@BBC] pic.twitter.com/8kBI1wyUQ1
Hideki Matsuyama’s hopes of recording a hat-trick of victories in the Waste Management Phoenix Open have been ended by a wrist injury.
The Japanese star, who beat Rickie Fowler in a play-off two years ago before seeing off Webb Simpson in extra holes 12 months later to defend his crown, withdrew ahead of the second round at TPC Scottsdale.
Matsuyama had been well in contention following an opening 69 over the Stadium Course.
The PGA Tour announced on Twitter: “There will be no three-peat this year. Matsuyama has withdrawn from @WMPhoenixOpen with a left wrist injury.”
There will be no three-peat this year. Matsuyama has withdrawn from @WMPhoenixOpen with a left wrist injury.https://t.co/V3eLTMsWqJ — PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) February 2, 2018
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GREENVILLE, SC (WSPA) – Police are looking for a man who they say stole a pickup truck from the QuikTrip on Woodruff Road in Greenville.
According to Greenville Police, the suspect stole a 1999 Ford F-350 from the gas station on August 8.
Anyone with information on the suspect is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 864-23-CRIME.
LANCASTER – Firefighters battled a four alarm house fire Saturday night in Lancaster. It happened around 11:30 p.m. in the 300 block of Pearl Street. No injuries were reported. One person was displaced and is being assisted by the Red Cross. A cause of the blaze is under investigation.
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The Hecker and Red Bud fire departments responded about 11:30 a.m. Tuesday to a fully engulfed shed in the alley behind 220 E. Monroe Street in Hecker. The estimated 20-by-30-foot old wooden shed was completely destroyed.
Officials believe a stray ember from a burn pile just north of the shed may have caused the blaze.
Kamiakin’s Aaliyah Valladares (10) takes a corner kick during a Mid-Columbia Conference match Tuesday against Richland at Bomber Field. The Braves won 6-1. Noelle Haro-Gomez Tri-City Herald
The death of Liam Cosgrave, the Taoiseach’s popularity but less support for the Government and a new opinion poll on abortion. Michael O’Regan, parliamentary correspondent with the Irish Times, discusses the week in politics with Jerry.
The Pendleton County Grant Jury met on January 18, 2017 and handed down seven indictments on six individuals.
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Trump responds to protesters across the country demanding his tax returns; Prince Harry opens up about seeking counseling after his mother's death
The Idaho Potato Museum received a unique donation on Friday and now they've got some work to do.
"This piece has some historical value," said Tish Dahmen, Executive Director of the Idaho Potato Museum. "But we aren't sure what the history of it is yet."
Elizabeth Evans of Idaho Falls obtained the wooden, potato-themed carving while helping a friend who was moving and decided the museum would be the best place for it.
The carving shows a potato truck along with baskets of potatoes and potato sacks being emptied for sorting. Evans said that her friend, former Pingree resident Leslie Schwindt, had the carving in her basement and they believe it was used to promote potatoes somewhere inside the Idaho State Capitol Building.
"Now we just need to research the piece and find out the story behind it," Dahmen said. "I think it will be a terrific addition to the museum."
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Music festivals have come a long way from the dirty camping trips of mid-90s Lilith Fairs. Today you get a parade of supermodels on the job, super groups reuniting, and super foods at the ready. For the Uproxx Life crew, that last one is our jam — especially at Coachella.
We love food around here. So the chance to eat a path through a music festival sounds right up our alley. The food this year will not disappoint — from the simplest slices of pizza to a sugar bomb on a stick (in the form of a dipped waffle).
Spicy Pie at Coachella is delicious at anytime of day 😋. 📸: @howyouglow A post shared by CoachellaFood (@coachellafood) on Apr 1, 2017 at 9:51am PDT
× Former FOX6 News reporter pleads not guilty to charges after incident at Miller Park
MILWAUKEE — A former FOX6 News reporter entered a not guilty plea on Tuesday, April 24 to criminal charges after an incident at Miller Park.
A.J. Bayatpour is charged with a felony. He is accused of substantial battery — and entered his not guilty plea in Milwaukee County court on Tuesday morning.
According to the criminal complaint, Bayatpour was involved in an argument at Miller Park on April 6. He is accused of hitting a reporter with another Milwaukee television station. That reporter was injured.
Bayatpour was attending the Milwaukee Brewers versus Chicago Cubs game at the time of the incident.
Bayatpour no longer works for FOX6 News.
California Man Sentenced For Selling Counterfeit Air Bags
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 5:25 PM EDT) -- A California man on Thursday was sentenced to a year and a day in prison, after pleading guilty to selling counterfeit Honda, Fiat Chrysler, Nissan, Toyota, GMC, Ford and other automakers’ air bags on eBay and other internet sales sites, the U.S. Department of Justice said.
At sentencing, U.S. District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller said that Vitaliy Fedorchuk, 28, of Antelope, California — a census-designated place northeast of Sacramento — will begin serving his sentence in January and must pay a $5,000 fine and $1,335 in...
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THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — Under heavy security, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is in northern Greece to discuss plans to become a key supplier of European energy through an ambitious Mediterranean undersea natural gas pipeline project.
Netanyahu met in Thessaloniki, Greece’s second largest city, with Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras, while Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades was also due to attend the talks.
More than 3,500 police officers were deployed for security around the city, which historically had a large Jewish community that was almost wiped out during the Nazi occupation in World War Two.
Israel is hoping to export much of its newly discovered natural gas to Europe by a proposed undersea pipeline to Cyprus and Greece.
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When is the First Day of Spring in 2018?
This year, the first day of spring take place on Tuesday, March 20 - in the UK it will be marked officially at 4.15pm GMT.
The March equinox is the date used by astronomers to mark the start of spring in the northern hemisphere, signalling the beginning of longer days ahead and, hopefully, warmer weather to come.
The actual date of the first day of spring changes every year as it is based on the astronomical calendar.
This year, the meteorological spring season started on March 1 and finishes on May 31.
Brazil's national team trains during a training session at Tottenham Hotspur's training complex in Enfield, north London, England, May 30, 2018. EPA-EFE/ANDY RAIN
(L-R) Brazil's Miranda, Neymar Jr, Willian, Paulinho and Marcelo attend a training session at Tottenham Hotspur's training complex in Enfield, north London, England, May 30, 2018. EPA-EFE/ANDY RAIN
Brazil's Neymar Jr (C) attends a training session at Tottenham Hotspur's training complex in Enfield, north London, England, May 30, 2018. EPA-EFE/ANDY RAIN
Four days after winning the Champions League final with Real Madrid, defender Marcelo and midfielder Casemiro joined the Brazilian national team here Wednesday to begin training ahead of the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
Marcelo and Casemiro were the last two players that coach Tite was waiting for in order to begin practice sessions at the Tottenham Hotspur training facility in north London.
You may see some traffic delays on I-70 east of Columbia. One eastbound lane of the interstate will be closed at the Cedar Creek bridge just before the Millersburg exit from 7pm to 6am through Wednesday. MoDot says it’s for routine maintenance on the bridge. Also, one lane of eastbound Highway 50 will be closed from 9am to 2pm tomorrow (tue) in Jefferson City between Clark and Monroe, while crews work on a barrier wall.
We've learned work is set to get underway soon on rehabbing the former Schnucks building.
Hahn Kiefer Real Estate Services officials tell us TRH Mortage company has already made plans to move in, and a few other people have shown interest in the building on Green River Road and Washington Avenue.
The goal is to start construction next month to get the building ready for new tenants.
We're told the building will be a little bit larger than it is right now.
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According to a recent study completed by WalletHub , Rhode Island is ranked as the 6th best state in the country for working dads. "Fatherhood is not what it used to be.
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COPENHAGEN — Fire authorities in Denmark have banned the use of open fires across the country because of dry forests and grass as Scandinavia sees an unusual long stretch of very warm weather.
The ban, which entered into force Wednesday, came after weeks with little rain. Denmark’s Meteorological Institute has said this year saw the warmest June in 26 years. Institute spokesman Mikael Scharling said no precipitation was in sight.
The institute recorded an average of 15 degrees Celcius (59 F) for May, breaking a previous record of 13.8 C (56.8 F) for May from 1889.
Similar fire risk warnings have been made in southern parts of Sweden and Norway.
FRANKFURT, March 29 A spokesman for Gazprom in Germany said on Wednesday that the company's Berlin-based subsidiary, Gazprom Germania, will be laying off an unspecified number of staff, confirming a media report.
The spokesman said the unit, which has annual sales of 17 billion euros ($18.3 billion) and steers around 50 units across 20 countries via Berlin, was looking to eliminate duplicate structures in an overhaul driven by its Russian parent.
"It is about creating synergies and getting rid of redundant structures," he said, adding the layoffs would be done in close coordination with the works council.
The Handelsblatt business daily had reported the job cuts would amount to 100 out of 230 staff. ($1 = 0.9273 euros) (Reporting by Vera Eckert; Editing by Christoph Steitz)
Spiders could soon be invading your home to get out of the cold - but here's how to stop them coming in.
Millions of creepy crawlies will be using cracks and crevices to enter our houses looking for a mate and, with a warm summer behind us, there’s expected to be even more of them than usual thanks to there being more flies for them to feed on.
If you've recently moved into a new home, you’ll probably be asking your friends and family around for a housewarming party. But as we enter autumn, you may have noticed an increase in the number of eight-legged visitors who most certainly haven’t been invited.
Despite the old adage, 'they are more scared of you', this is cold comfort for those who are terrified of arachnids.
For homeowners who have noticed an increase in spiders emerging from their house’s nooks and crannies, NHBC, the UK's leading new home warranty and insurance provider, have compiled some advice to help dissuade spiders from moving in.
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Summer, a time for barbecues, garden parties and dancing around in the middle of a field at a festival .
If you need a tipple or two during the sunshine months then why not head down to B&M?
The budget retailer is selling a three-litre box of wine for £14.49.
The Festi Falls box has two taps and comes with two Echo Falls wines, Fruit Fusion Summer Berries and Fruit Fusion Peach & Mango.
As the name suggests, it has been designed specifically for festival-goers - as some events have policies on taking glass bottles into venues.
But you don't need to be heading to a festival this summer to enjoy B&M's bargain.
The box is also perfect for picnics, barbecues and get-togethers with friends and family.
Unfortunately you can't buy B&M products online, so if you want to get your hands on the Festi Falls box you'll have to go to your nearest store.
And, as ever, please drink responsibly.
n El Cerrito homeowner turned into a detective after thieves appeared to return to the same neighborhood over and over.
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Surveillance video shot from Maurizio Rios' home on Dayton Street past 4 Sunday morning shows two men walking from his neighbor's garage with pricey fishing poles and other items, including jewelry. The neighbor believes the window was forced open.
In the video, the men left, and after about 20 minutes, they returned empty-handed. That told Rios they were dropping off the items somewhere.
Rios went to a nearby motel and tracked down video of the men inside. As for Rios' motivation?
"Neighbors not just my neighbors. They are my family too. It affects all of us. They need to be caught. We just want a safe neighborhood. Simple as that," said Rios.
A few days later on Monday morning, 4 vehicles were broken into in the same area. In the video, the thieves appear similar to the other men. Rios has turned all his video over to police.
Weeks after sustainable and lab-grown gemstones lit up the red carpets at Cannes Film Festival, the ‘created diamonds’ industry has received another boost with the launch of Lightbox: a new ‘demi-fine’ jewellery brand by De Beers.
Launching in the US later this year, Lightbox is targeting a millennial audience with everyday studs and pendants featuring lab-grown white, blue and pink diamonds. Sold exclusively online at first, the pieces start at $200 (£150) for 0.25 carat, and go up to $800 (£600) for a one-carat diamond, plus $100 for a silver setting and $200 for 10ct gold.
In comparison, a one-carat diamond engagement ring set in platinum at De Beers Diamond Jewellers would cost upwards of...
Tax season is upon us and there are a number of issues specific to trucking operations you need to be aware of before you file. Terry Scruton talks with John Ewing of the Trucker's Helper.
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The Salesforce Q2 2017 Shopping Index confirmed that consumers are increasingly shifting their shopping and perusing to mobile phones. The analysis noted that social and mobile commerce continues to be prime influences in shaping the retail landscape.
To mine the conclusions, the index reviewed shopping activity of 716 digital commerce sites. Thirty-five countries and 500 million shoppers — and two billion visits — were included in the analysis. To qualify for inclusion, a digital commerce site must have transacted between the second quarter of 2015 and the same period this year and also met a monthly minimum visit threshold.
LONDON, March 29 The reflation trade that has pushed government bond yields sharply higher over the past six months has come to a halt, BlackRock's head of global bonds Scott Thiel said on Wednesday.
"Fundamentally, the reflation trade that we've seen since October has played itself out," Thiel told reporters at a conference in London.
The rise in bond yields intensified after Donald Trump was elected U.S. President in November, on expectations he will enact extraordinary spending measures.
Thiel said that while expectations for tax reforms have been scaled back after the failure to pass healthcare reforms last week, he expected some form tax relief to be implemented. (Reporting by Dhara Ranasinghe, Writing by Abhinav Ramnarayan; Editing by John Geddie)
Toledo police on the scene of a shooting. The city's 14 homicides during the first quarter of 2017 represent its largest share over that period since at least 1996.
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After stepping down as Bakersfield's mayor in December, Harvey Hall still gets requests to participate in community events in his former role, and he has to politely remind them that the job now belongs to someone else. During an appearance on the Feb. 14, 2017 "The Richard Beene Show," Hall discussed his time as mayor but what he's now focusing on post-mayoral retirement.
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OK, let’s just get this out of the way right quick: Stephen A. Smith was on the basketball team at Winston-Salem State once upon a time, so in his day he was probably better at basketball than me and practically everybody reading this right now.
But Smith is also 49 years old, and if you don’t keep limber and keep your stoke sharp, things like this can happen.
Harden later said he had a good time shooting with Smith and that the “vibes” were “good.”
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The Met Office say after a chilly and bright start, sunshine will turn a little hazier through the day as a veil of cloud moves in from the northwest. It will be a dry day with light winds across the board. Maximum temperature 12C.
Clear spells overnight means temperatures will fall close to freezing for many. Winds will also be light, allowing a frost to form. Minimum temperature 0C
Mike Pompeo squeaked by with a favorable recommendation from the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, which voted Monday night 10-9 in favor of the current CIA director succeeding Rex Tillerson as secretary of state. A last-minute switch by Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., made the difference. Paul said earlier he would vote against Pompeo, but he changed his mind after talking with President Donald Trump, who reassured him that Pompeo agrees the Iraq war was a mistake and U.S. troops should withdraw from Afghanistan. The nomination will now advance to the full Senate, where Pompeo appears to have enough votes for confirmation. Two Democrats, Sens. Joe Manchin of West Virginia and Joe Donnelly of Indiana, said Monday they would support him.
Prosecutors say doctors performed surgery on the puppy to save her broken right leg.
Police are searching for a 19-year-old man accused of throwing a puppy out of the third-floor window of a New Jersey home.
The Mercer County Prosecutor's office said in a statement that Anthony Matlock threw a four-month-old terrier named Dutchess out of a Trenton home during a domestic dispute Sept. 21. The dog landed in the basement of a vacant property next door.
Prosecutors say doctors performed surgery on the puppy to save her broken right leg.
Officials say the man's home contained 26 English and French bulldog puppies inside a cooler and two cages full of feces.
Police plan to charge the man with third-degree animal cruelty once he is found.
MORLEY — The Morley Stanwood baseball team continued its winning ways by sweeping Hesperia 10-3 and 4-3 Thursday at Morley Stanwood High School. Senior Dayne Edgerly won game […]
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Event time: Happy Hour at 5pm Music starts at 6pm
Jazz in the Park is Milwaukee’s favorite free, outdoor, summer music series, featuring an eclectic lineup of jazz, big band, funk, R & B, reggae, blues and more. Performers come from across town or across the country. Concerts take place Thursday evenings, 5pm-9pm from June 1 through August 31st, in Cathedral Square Park. Music starts at 6pm, but stop by early for Jazz in the Park Happy Hour and get great drink specials from 5-6pm! We love dogs, but ask that you please leave your little furry friends at home during Jazz in the Park.
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A fire downtown Windsor caused the evacuation of several buildings.
About 40 firefighters were called to battle the blaze in the 300 block of Ouellette Avenue after 3 p.m. Wednesday.
Smoke could be seen coming from an alley and from Ray and Kim's Super Convenience store.
The entire block between University and Park was evacuated, and authorities say the block will be closed for quite some time for the "large investigation."
The closure also impacted traffic from the Windsor Detroit tunnel who were entering the City.
No injuries have been reported.
Acting Chief Mike Coste says it was so hot outside, that they had to give firefighters a break.
Coste adds it's too early to determine the amount of damage.
The Office of the Fire Marshall has been called to help determine the cause of the blaze.
A Myrtle Beach developer recently bought Ashley Hall Plantation in West Ashley and plans to build houses on the historic property. Warren L. Wise/Staff The remaining acreage of a once-sprawling and historic rice plantation along the Ashley River could soon be growing homes.
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April 20 (Gracenote) - Results from the UEFA Europa League Quarterfinal second leg matches on Thursday Quarterfinal Thursday, April 20, second leg Besiktas (Turkey) - Olympique Lyon (France) 2-1 (halftime: 1-1, 90 mins: 2-1, penalty shootout: 6-7) First leg: Olympique Lyon - Besiktas 2-1. Olympique Lyon win 7-6 on penalties after 3-3 on aggregate. Manchester United (England) - Anderlecht (Belgium) 2-1 (halftime: 1-1, 90 mins: 1-1) AET First leg: Anderlecht - Manchester United 1-1. Manchester United win 3-2 on aggregate. Racing Genk (Belgium) - Celta Vigo (Spain) 1-1 (halftime: 0-0) First leg: Celta Vigo - Racing Genk 3-2. Celta Vigo win 4-3 on aggregate. Schalke 04 (Germany) - Ajax Amsterdam (Netherlands) 3-2 (halftime: 0-0, 90 mins: 2-0) AET First leg: Ajax Amsterdam - Schalke 04 2-0. Ajax Amsterdam win 4-3 on aggregate.
"Our culture believes that everything that goes on in a relationship is private, and yes, that is true. Everyone is entitled to privacy, but as family, friends and acquaintances, even strangers, we have an opportunity to prevent violence before it ever occurs," said Turner Bitton, executive director of the Utah Coalition Against Sexual Violence.
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Feeling disillusioned with her life, Scully begins dating a dangerous stranger whose jealous tattoo compels him to murder the women he encounters.
Join the festivities commemorating the date in 1865 on which word of the Emancipation Proclamation finally reached the slaves of Texas. The day will feature delicious soul food, kids’ games and live entertainment.
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A fire in a Villeray-St. Michel-Parc Extension retirement home has claimed one life and caused one person serious injuries.
Three other people are being treated on the scene for smoke inhalation.
Firefighters said the blaze broke out in a unit on the third floor.
The SPVM, Montreal fire department and Urgences Sante are at the scene of the blaze, located at Residence Boyer, a five-story city-run senior's residence at 1000 Villeray St.
Several people were rescued from balconies while two who fled to the roof were rescued by firefighters.
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This property is for sale. This beautiful 3 level home contains 10 rooms including 6 bedrooms and has a livable surface of 332 m². It has been renovated. The property includes an outbuilding. This home is located in a quiet area, and it has a Southern exposure. The property is bright and sunny. This residence has exterior fieldstone walls as well as hardwood floors and a fireplace. This home contains 1 kitchen, which is separate. It has 2 living rooms, 1 study room, a laundry room, a cellar and an attic. There is a garage. The property comprises a garden of 350 m² ; it also has a swimming pool.
Puerto Rico’s new governor has been sworn in as the U.S. territory prepares for what many believe will be new austerity measures and a renewed push for statehood to haul the island out of a deep economic crisis.
Ricardo Rossello was sworn in Monday and proposed several measures aimed at alleviating the crisis. Among them is a proposal to hold a referendum that would ask voters whether they prefer statehood or independence.
Rossello also aims to boost public-private partnerships and use that revenue to save a retirement system that faces a $40 billion deficit. Rossello has pledged to work closely with a federal control board that U.S. Congress created to oversee Puerto Rico’s finances. He said he supports negotiations with creditors to help restructure a nearly $70 billion public debt.
DENVER — One person was killed and another was injured in a shooting in southwest Denver late Sunday night, the Denver Police Department said.
Police said the shooting happened about 11 p.m. in the Loretto Heights apartment complex in the 3400 block of South Lowell Boulevard.
Both victims were taken to a hospital, but one was later pronounced dead. The second victim was treated and released, police said.
The names, ages and gender of the victims were not released.
Police said there is one suspect on the loose but there is no description available.
It’s not clear what led to the shooting.
Event time: Feb. 16-19. Evenings at 8 PM, Sunday Matinee at 3 PM
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The Federal Government on Monday said the sum of N750bn would be released this week to Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of government for implementation of capital projects contained in the 2017 budget.
The Minister of Finance, Mrs Kemi Adeosun, gave the figure while speaking during a meeting with a delegation of investors from France.
She said the government had previously released the sum of N450bn for capital projects, adding that with the additional N750bn, a total sum of N1.2tn would have been invested in infrastructure projects.
May 2 Eurazeo:
* Finalized its confectionery and chocolate sector investment and the creation of a new independent group, CPK.
* For five years from now, CPK has set an objective of organic growth for group brands exceeding 20 pct and of EBITDA margin of around 15 pct, in line with its peers. Source text: bit.ly/2p3dnko Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
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A young Palestinian-American is the driving force behind a nascent #MeToo movement in this patriarchal corner of the world, selling T-shirts, hoodies and denim jackets with the slogan "Not Your Habibti (darling)" as a retort for catcalls.
She also writes down women's complaints from her perch in a West Bank square.
Yasmeen Mjalli wants to encourage Palestinian society to confront sexual harassment, a largely taboo subject.
The 21-year-old has faced backlash from conservatives and from some activists who say fighting Israel's occupation is the priority for Palestinians.
Mjalli's parents, who grew up in a Palestinian farming town, immigrated to the United States and returned to the West Bank five years ago, weren't pleased, either.
Bengals receiver A.J. Green won't play in Pro Bowl
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CINCINNATI (AP) Bengals receiver A.J. Green says his injured right hamstring is feeling good, but he won't play in the Pro Bowl.
Green severely strained the hamstring on Nov. 20 and didn't play the rest of the season. He practiced without a problem and accompanied Cincinnati (6-9-1) to Houston for a game on Dec. 24, but the front office decided to hold him out.
Green said on Monday that his leg feels fine and he had no problems in practice leading up to the game in Houston. He says the leg doesn't need surgery and will be fully healed in a couple of weeks.
He was picked for his sixth straight Pro Bowl, but says he won't play because of the injury.
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Expect backups over the next five weekends as crews repave a stretch of northbound Interstate 5 through SeaTac and Kent. Drew Perine dperine@thenewstribune.com
A home on Bird Key tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Chari and Paul Polley, of Edgartown, Mass., sold their home at 467 Meadow Lark Drive to Teresa Park, trustee, of Sarasota, for $6.35 million.
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Deadly heat wave spreads across the country as Colorado wildfires expand
A national heat wave responsible for at least one death is showing little sign of letting up on the Fourth of July. At least 60 wildfires are ablaze, while Colorado's Spring Creek fire has expanded to 78,944 acres overnight, destroying homes and putting hundreds at risk. NBC’s Miguel Almaguer and TODAY’s Dylan Dreyer report.
For the last six weeks, over 12 million of us have been settling down to watch ‘Blue Planet II’ of a Sunday evening, making it the most watched TV show of the year.
But now the series has come to an end, we’re filling that whale-sized whole in your lives with a look back on some of the David Attenborough documentary’s most breath-taking (and sometimes upsetting) moments...
1. When this octopus totally outsmarted a pyjama shark 👏
ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) -- A nurse accused of inappropriate sexual contact with a Pennsylvania jail inmate has reached a plea deal with prosecutors.
Danika Alexander, 27, of Whitehall Township, pleaded guilty Tuesday to a single misdemeanor count of official oppression. In exchange, Lehigh County prosecutors withdrew a felony charge of institutional sexual assault.
Alexander worked for a contractor at the Lehigh County jail where staff noticed an unusually high number of visits by one inmate to her work station in June and July. Authorities said the inmate made 39 calls to her personal cellphone that were recorded by the jail and revealed evidence of a sexual relationship.
Chief Deputy District Attorney Matthew Falk said the plea deal was offered because investigators determined that there was no evidence of coercion or force.
COTU secretary general Francis Atwoli has dismissed Musalia as the spokesperson for the luhya community saying that he lacked the courage to be the commander in chief of the armed forces
He said that he has withdrawn his support from Musalia.He even apologized to Mudavadi’s father saying that he is sorry but is unable to support his son as the Luhya spokes person.
Francis Atwoli said that he would reconvene the luhya leaders so that they can establish their position come 2022.
He also blamed Musalia for being dishonest saying that he could have told the luhya people who traveled from far and wide for the swearing in, to make them aware that the fete was unconstitutional and he would not participate. He instead chose to run away.
Atwoli also said that Kalonzo, Mudavadi and Wetangula were irredeemable cowards
OTTAWA — The Liberal government is planning to introduce long-promised legislation as early as Tuesday to strengthen controls on the sale, licensing and tracing of guns.
The Liberals are bracing for political pushback from the Conservatives, as the bill would repeal some measures passed by the previous government.
The bill is expected to fulfil Liberal election platform promises to enhance background checks for anyone buying a handgun or other restricted firearm, as well as require purchasers to present a valid licence.
The Liberals also pledged to require vendors to keep records of all firearms inventory and sales to assist police in investigating gun trafficking and other firearms-related crimes.
The government has stressed that it has no interest in reviving a national long-gun registry.
Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale has already earmarked more than $327 million over five years, and $100 million a year thereafter, to address criminal gun and gang activities.
ATTORNEYS FOR APPELLANTS Keith W. Vonderahe, Robert L. Burkart, Ziemer Stayman Weitzel & Shoulders, LLP, Evansville, Indiana ATTORNEY FOR APPELLEE Guy A. Relford, The Law Offices of Guy A. Relford, Carmel, Indiana [1] The City of Evansville and the Evansville Department of Parks and Recreation bring this interlocutory appeal from the trial court's denial of their motion for summary judgment on a complaint filed by Benjamin A. Magenheimer. This is the City's second interlocutory appeal in this matter.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Several people have hung a banner emblazoned with a message about abolishing Immigration and Customs Enforcement from the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty and have been arrested.
National Park Service spokesman Jerry Willis says at least six people were taken into custody Wednesday. He says federal code of regulations prohibits hanging banners from the monument.
The large banner said “Abolish I.C.E.” ICE is a division of the Department of Homeland Security whose officers arrest and deport unauthorized immigrants inside the U.S., among other duties.
Activists with the group Rise and Resist say they hung the banner to protest U.S. immigration policy. They oppose President Donald Trump’s administration and advocate ending deportations and family separations at the U.S.-Mexico border.
U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions has said the president’s immigration policy is a step forward for public safety.
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The Attorney General's Office announced the indictment of six Baltimore teenagers on dozens of criminal counts alleging they conspired to commit burglaries in order to steal handguns, rifles and shotguns in 2015. The indictment, filed last month, accuses the teens of repeatedly breaking into a storage unit in the Park Heights area on successive days in 2015, stealing 60 firearms including several shotguns and high-capacity rifles.
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JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A legislative ethics committee has found probable cause that Rep. Geran Tarr violated ethics law by instructing staff to help organize and fundraise for a 2017 street fair.
It has recommended no sanctions against the Anchorage Democrat.
But the committee, in a release, said it “strongly” recommends that Tarr seek guidance from the ethics office before committing government resources to a project that would provide a private benefit.
The complaint alleged that Tarr and staff members worked on the Mountain View Street Fair Festival on government time, using government resources for a non-legislative purpose.
The committee says one part-time aide alone spent over 120 hours of government or staff time helping work on the event.
A phone message was left for Tarr.
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J.R. Smith knows the NBA is watching what players do before games, but that doesn’t mean he can’t protest scrimmages. Smith told reporters on Friday that he protested before a Cavaliers scrimmage on Monday, and was critical of the flag and its symbolism in the face of athletes protesting to raise awareness of police brutality against people of color.
Smith had previously been critical of LeSean McCoy for calling out Colin Kaepernick’s silent protest, which the quarterback carried out last season. As the sports world became embroiled in anthem controversies thanks to Donald Trump essentially calling Kaepernick a “son of a bitch,” many wondered what NBA players would do on the court. Thus far, the answer is not all that much, but Smith is certainly speaking out.
“I don’t feel like the flag represents what it’s supposed to at this point,” Smith told reporters on Friday.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican lawmaker: Train carrying GOP House members to retreat in West Virginia has hit a truck.
England beat Colombia 4-3 on penalties after Eric Dier scored the decisive spot kick to send them through to a World Cup quarter-final against Sweden.
England had previously lost all three World Cup shootouts and three of four in the European Championship but prevailed on Tuesday when Mateus Uribe and Carlos Bacca failed to convert, leaving Dier to win the game for England.
While Sweden reached the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time in 24 years after Emil Forsberg’s deflected shot earned a scrappy 1-0 win over Switzerland on Tuesday.
This was far from a classic at the Saint Petersburg Stadium and if Colombia or England’s players were watching on from Moscow, they could be forgiven for feeling bullish about their prospects in the last eight.
Deaths of 2 horses at S. Indiana barn prompts investigation
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — A southern Indiana sheriff says authorities are investigating after two dead horses and a starving third horse were found in a barn.
Monroe County Sheriff Brad Swain says two horses were recently found dead in the stalls of a barn where a third horse suffering from starvation was rescued.
Swain says that horse was removed from the property and is recovering under a veterinarian's care.
The veterinarian determined that horse, who's been named "Jake" by his rescuers, had been surviving on dirt and wood from his stall.
The Herald-Times reports that animal management deputies and a state veterinarian are investigating the deaths of the two other horses.
Swain says a 62-year-old man who investigators believe has worked as a horse trainer owns the property where the horses were found.
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A Publix employee, right, listens to a man who threatened to jump from the roof of the store Thursday. Decatur police and Publix employees responded when a man threatened to jump from the roof of the Beltline Road grocery store Thursday evening.
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A 24-year-old man died after a crash between Kettering and Corby at the weekend.
The incident took place shortly before 2pm on Saturday (December 9) on the A43, between Weekley Wood Avenue and the North Kettering Business Park.
The man from Kettering, who was driving a blue Mazda RX-7, was travelling northbound towards Corby when he crossed the carriageway.
He crashed into a blue Land Rover Discovery and died.
Two people in the Land Rover, the driver and a passenger, were taken to University Hospital Coventry with serious injuries that are not believed to be life threatening.
The road was closed for several hours.
Witnesses should call police on 101 or the Drivewatch Hotline on 0800 174675.
LEVITTOWN, Pa. (AP) - Police in Pennsylvania are searching for a man who they say tried to steal a car with a child in the back seat.
Authorities say the owner of the car stopped to get gas at the Sunoco station in Levittown around 10:20 a.m. Wednesday when a man in his early 20s got into the driver's seat.
Surveillance video captured the car moving forward a few feet before the suspect got out and fled on foot. Police say there was a young child strapped in a car seat in the car at the time.
Authorities have released an image of the suspect and ask anyone with information to call police.
This Morning presenter Phillip Schofield will team up with Julie to present live broadcasts from a specially constructed TV studio overlooking Windsor.
The royal wedding will broadcast on ITV between 9.25am and 3pm, with Phillip and Julie joined by a range of guests and friends of the royal family.
Mary Nightingale will be positioned at Windsor Castle spotting and interviewing guests as they arrive, accompanied by a line-up of fashion experts and Royal commentators.
James Mates will lead live commentary of the service from inside St George’s Chapel.
Charlotte Hawkins will also be based along the route to speak to the crowds.
The developer of downtown Albany's first loft-style apartment community spared no expense bringing a historic building back to life.
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Software industry, under the aegis of Nasscom, on Monday sought a resolution of the issues related to service tax refunds and GST during the pre-budget meeting with Finance Minister Arun Jaitley.
"We discussed issues related to Place of Effective Management (POEM), service tax, and tax refunds," Nasscom President R Chandrashekhar told reporters after the meeting.
The software industry, along with other IT associations like ELCINA (Electronic Industries Association of India), MAIT (Manufacturers' Association for Information Technology) and TEMA (Telecom Equipment Manufacturers Association of India) also met the ministry as part of the discussions.
IT and electronics components industry sought imposition of duty on those technology and telecom products which fall outside the purview of IT Agreement signed by India.
Such a move would boost domestic IT and Telecom manufacturing in the country, industry officials said.
Jaitley is gearing up to present the Union Budget 2018- 19, possibly on February 1.
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Foxconn, one of Apple’s main suppliers, formally known as Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd said on Friday it aims to invest T$10 billion ($342 million) in artificial intelligence (AI) and related spheres of industrial internet.
“Our investment for R&D and technology investment absolutely won’t be weak. We hope in the next few years to invest T$10 billion in the AI application and related spheres of the industrial internet,” executive Vice President Fang-ming Lu said at a press conference.
“We have an AI team but it’s still not enough. We need more and more talent,” Lu added.
On Thursday, Hon Hai’s unit Foxconn Industrial Internet submitted its listing application to Shanghai stock exchange.
The Maine Attorney General's Office has asked a judge to dismiss Anthony Sanborn's claims that police and a state prosecutor acted improperly in pursuing the case that led to his 1992 murder conviction. In the state's first detailed response to the court challenge that, in April, saw Sanborn, 44, released on bail after decades behind bars, Assistant Attorney General Paul Rucha denied a number of allegations including that officials had suppressed evidence and coerced a key witness to testify in the trial over the 1989 murder of 16-year-old Jessica Briggs.
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High Foreign Taxes May Still Trigger GILTI, Panelist Says
Law360, Washington (February 2, 2018, 6:29 PM EST) -- The provision in U.S. tax reform legislation aimed at companies earning a large amount of low-taxed intangible income overseas may end up punishing those that pay more than the new 21 percent U.S. corporate rate on their non-U.S. income, a tax practitioner said Friday.
The tax on global intangible low-taxed income, or GILTI, in the new law captures income earned through offshore subsidiaries beyond 10 percent, pulling it in for an ultimate tax rate of 10.5 percent. However, Calum Dewar, an international tax partner in PricewaterhouseCoopers...
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Drivers at the pump may have seen a hike in gas prices lately. According to AAA.com, the average gas price has increased to $2.39 for the first time in 19 months.
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December reminds us of baked goodies and our homes filled with delicious aromas of pies and cakes and masala chai. But you don’t necessarily have to cook and bake to fill your home with these heavenly aromas. Aroma candles and diffusers can work their magic too. Here are five scents that are great to fill your home with.This is the most welcoming scent, one that fills you with a general feeling of well-being. Studies have shown that vanilla has an extremely calming effect on people. With most people spending a lot of time indoors during the winter months, vanilla can help keep peace and calm at home.
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – The Norfolk Airport Authority has closed the moving walkway on the pedestrian bridge at Norfolk International Airport.
It was determined that the walkway reached its end of life and will be removed. The carpet on the pedestrian bridge is going to be replaced with flooring that better accommodates wheeled devices.
Officials will continue to study alternatives for a possible replacement for the future.
For wheelchair assistance, visitors may contact their airline. Each airline provides wheelchair assistance for their passengers. Passengers and visitors in need of immediate assistance while on airport property may contact (757) 857-3223.
Has the world gone mad? Two teenage babysitters posted video as they placed a seven month old baby in a fridge while the mother was taking a shower. ...
Diabetes type 2 symptoms and signs are often sparked in later life, as this is when the condition is more likely to develop.
Being overweight, eating a poor diet and not exercising regularly all increase the risk of developing problems with blood sugar levels, which may be diagnosed as diabetes.
There are seven early warning symptoms to watch out for, according to medicinal website Healthline.
Feeling an “intense hunger”, or polyphagia, despite eating normally is a warning signal for diabetes, as it suggests sugar from consumed food is not reaching cells.
“Your body uses the sugar in your blood to feed your cells,” wrote experts at Healthline. “When the cells can’t absorb the sugar, your body looks for more sources of fuel, causing persistent hunger.”
The informational session is being held at the Miner Convention Center. Attorney Don Downing is answering questions and drumming up a little business at the same time. The civil litigator is a native of Kennett. Dicamba is a weed-killer developed by Monsanto. It’s been at the center of controversy for the last couple of years. Farmers say, when the wind blows it across the road, dicamba is damaging their crops. It’s also right in the middle of controversy over genetically modified soybean or cotton plants. Crop scientists at the University of Missouri and Iowa State University, among others, have come under attack after speaking out. They say more testing is needed before dicamba is cleared of some of the claims. Damage reports have been received from Mississippi to Minnesota – but the problems seem to be the worst in Missouri, Arkansas and Tennessee.
Three girls and one boy were who born underweight in June in Houston, Texas, are heading home ahead of the Fourth of July.
Traders in Nairobi have taken to the streets to demonstrate against the jubilee government that has made trade hell for them thanks for the increased taxes.
Jubilee fails proudly, unapologetically and in broad daylight. Look at this! 😣 pic.twitter.com/jn7vmLuBFJ — Benji Ndolo (@BenjiNdolo) July 4, 2018
Tano Tena fruits ,Mtu wetu, where is Kamwana, I though it is only NASA supporters who are idle, for majority of Kikuyu's who are demonstrating ,it is learning point that Mtu wetu narrative will not help u,he will ensure umebaki kuwa chokora — ©Job Morendi (@Job_Morendi) July 4, 2018
Organizers of the ISH/ISHA Project Academy, which started in 1991, are looking to raise money to renovate the former reading room next to the Conqueror’s Christian Center in Belleville, with plans of making it the headquarters of the nonprofit organization. Rev. John Curry said there's about $25,000 worth of work to be done, which includes adding computers, furniture, television, as well as new dry wall and a new roof. Curry has started a Go Fund Me Page to raise the money.
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BRIEF-Marine Harvest sees downside risk to lowered global 2017 supply forecast
* CFO Ivan Vindheim says the main risk to global 2017 salmon supply outlook is still on the downside of the company's forecast range, despite a downward revision of its view on Wednesday
Public sectors unions have rejected a request by the government for a postponement of wage negotiations and are now demanding that it return to the negotiating table on Tuesday afternoon.
The unions‚ both those under Cosatu and outside the federation‚ are angry over a statement that was released by acting Public Service and Administration Minister Naledi Pandor requesting more time in order to prepare for negotiations.
Unions argue that the statement was released to the public without their consultation as parties involved in the negotiations.
Pandor released the statement on April 22‚ on behalf of the mandate committee.
This committee consists of the ministers of finance‚ defence‚ health‚ basic education‚ justice and correctional services‚ police‚ co-operative governance and traditional affairs‚ labour‚ state security‚ higher education and training‚ home affairs‚ planning‚ monitoring‚ and evaluation‚ and social development.
April 13 Cinda International Holdings Ltd- :
* Discloseable Transaction In Relation To The Disposal Of Class A Shares Of China Dragon Internet Finance Fund Sp
* Company as seller, and purchaser entered into agreement
* Company has agreed to sell and purchaser has agreed to acquire sale shares at a total consideration of hk$46.7 million
* Pursuant to deal company has agreed to sell and jc consultancy limited has agreed to acquire sale shares
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A pair of break-dancing thieves assaulted and robbed a 65-year-old straphanger on a southbound “F” train in Manhattan, police said Friday.
The two suspects were busting a move in the first car of the train around 7:20 p.m. Sunday when they turned their attention to the victim, according to cops.
They punched the man repeatedly in the face, ripped the watch off his wrist and grabbed his dropped cellphone off the floor before fleeing at the Rockefeller Center stop, officials said.
The bruised victim was able to continue riding to his work place, where he called police, according to investigators.
One suspect is described as wearing a red hooded sweatshirt, blue pants and a black bookbag; the other was dressed in a a gray sweatshirt with an American flag on the front and black pants.
Authorities say one person who was driving a vehicle when it went over an embankment near Sequim, Washington, has died. A transgender man has filed a complaint with the Seattle Office for Civil Rights against the Seattle Public Library for refusing to let him to use the only private restroom in its downtown building.
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This American wife is no more.
“This American Life” radio host Ira Glass filed for divorce Monday from his writer spouse of 16 years, Anaheed Alani.
The pair actually “separated a few years ago,’’ Glass revealed in an emotional aside during a broadcast last month.
The split is expected to be amicable, as Glass opted for an “uncontested” proceeding in the Manhattan Supreme Court filing.
Glass and Alani do not have children.
👑 of the Cruiserweights @WWENeville has a bone to pick with the officiating as this #Cruiserweight Title match rolls on... #RAW #205Live pic.twitter.com/pjABNhBpSB — 205Live (@WWE205Live) August 15, 2017
Big News on a Crazy Brock Lesnar Feud, "Broken" Hardy Plans for WWE RAW Revealed, Vince McMahon Upset with WWE Newcomer, New GIFs & Galleries, More
Akira Tozawa defeated Neville to become the new WWE Cruiserweight Champion on tonight's RAW from the TD Garden in Boston. The match was originally announced for Sunday's SummerSlam pay-per-view but was just moved up this afternoon.This is Tozawa's first WWE title run since signing with the company last year for the Cruiserweight Classic and the RAW cruiserweight division. Neville won the Cruiserweight Title at the Royal Rumble pay-per-view on January 29th.Below are photos and videos from tonight's match:Follow Marc on Twitter at @this_is_marc . Send any news, tips or corrections to us by clicking here
A former commissioner in Osun State, Mudashiru Hussein, was elected yesterday as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Osun West Senatorial District’s July 8 by-election.
He polled 2,412 of the 2,413 votes cast in the party’s primary held at the De Distinguished Event Centre on the outskirts of Osogbo in Egbedore Local Government Area of Osun State.
Zamfara State House of Assembly Speaker Sanusi Rikiji, who chaired the Screening Committee for the by-election, declared Hussein winner of the election.
Rikiji said 2,560 delegates participated in the poll.
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The grandson of Reggae legend Bob Marley, Matthew Prendergast, was today freed of gun and assault charges. Prendergast had been before the Gun Court since 2015.
He’d been charged in relation to an allegation that he pointed his gun at a security guard.
He was freed this afternoon after prosecutors indicated they did not have enough evidence to proceed.
Prendergast was represented by attorney, Tom Tavares Finson. Mr. Tavares Finson says the security guard did not appear in court to give evidence.
This, despite giving the police a statement which led to his client being charged.
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SOUTH FORT MYERS, Fla. A fire that injured three people and ravaged a home Sunday on Ranchette Road has been ruled accidental, the South Trail Fire & Rescue District said.
An estimated $500,000 in damage to the home took place, according to the district. The blaze began in the attic and was electrical in nature.
Only a small portion of the house, which stood on the 14000 block of Ranchette Road, remains intact. The rest is just charred framing.
Two firefighters and one other person sustained non life-threatening injuries, district assistant chief Ben Bengston said. The other person was hospitalized but has since been released, according to the family that lives in the house.
He was trying to rescue the family’s pets when he was hurt, the family said. He saved a kitten, but a puppy died in the fire.
The family’s church and the American Red Cross are assisting.
The district, the state fire marshal’s office and the Lee County Arson Task Force jointly conducted the investigation.
The Cartoon Circus Live is coming to town to entertain the kids of Newton Stewart and the Machars with some hilarious cartoon fun.
The Cartoon Circus will be making its first ever visit to Newton Stewart to give children - off all ages - a half-term treat on Monday, October 16th, in the McMillan Hall, starting at 1.30pm.
This will be an all new, interactive, laughter-packed stage show “Cartoon Circus Live” combines the comedy of pantomime with the thrill of the circus.
The 80 minute show features some of Britain’s funniest clowns, traditional slapstick comedy, magic, illusions, balancing, high flying diabolos, cartoon characters, plate spinning, an acrobatic human slinky, puppets, prizes and surprises. There is even a performing piranha.
For more information about tickets call 01384 423496 there is also a discount for group bookings.
KALAMAZOO, MICH. - The Western Michigan women's tennis team defeated IUPUI and Hillsdale College both 7-0 inside West Hills Athletic Club on Saturday. With the victories, the Broncos climb back to 4-4 this season.
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The Tina Fey-penned musical Mean Girls is scheduled to open on October 3 at the National Theatre in Washington DC.
Fey wrote the original 2004 movie and has been working on the show with her husband, composer Jeff Richmond, and Broadway's Legally Blonde lyricist Nell Benjamin, according to Hollywood Reporter.
Song titles include She Doesn't Even Go Here, You Can't Sit With Us and On Wednesdays We Wear Pink.
Fey recently revealed on a panel that she had time to work on the musical because her show Unbreakable Kimmy Shmidt's lead Ellie Kemper was pregnant.
The star of the original movie, Lindsay Lohan has revealed that she is so determined that there be a Mean Girls sequel that she has written one herself.
She said that she has been "trying so hard" to get the ball rolling and wants to "keep forcing it and pushing it".
"I would love to have Jamie Lee Curtis, Jimmy Fallon in the movie," she said. "I've already written a treatment for it, I just need a response."
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Roma’s Alisson happy to wait
By Football Italia staff
Alisson admits he was “disappointed” to start his Roma career a substitute but insists he is happy to wait for his chance.
Despite being Brazil’s No 1, Alisson has spent his first season at Roma playing second fiddle to Wojciech Szczesny.
Nonetheless, he told Globoesporte: “Starting on the bench annoyed me a bit because I had joined to Roma to play.
“Still, I know that I’m liked by the technical and managerial staff, and I’m sure that they’ll count on me.
“It’s a test of patience for me, I have to wait a bit. The fans’ affection is beautiful, many of the fans wait outside the gates every day.
“The important thing is to do well on the pitch for Roma and the national team.”
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Authorities say a boy riding his bicycle was fatally struck by a truck in New Jersey Tuesday afternoon.The accident happened just after 2 p.m. at the intersection of Lanza Avenue and Pleasant Avenue in Garfield.The truck driver remained at the scene.Garfield Police and the Bergen County Prosecutors Office are investigating.A stretch of Pleasant Avenue is closed to traffic for the investigation.----------
Army Corps Expects Dakota Access Review To Run Into April
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 5:51 PM EDT) -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers told a D.C. federal judge on Friday that it will likely take longer than it initially expected to finish fixing an environmental review of the controversial Dakota Access pipeline, saying it still needs to receive information it has requested.
The Corps filed a notice of a revised remand plan it has been developing since June when U.S. District Judge James E. Boasberg ordered it to reconsider aspects of its environmental analysis of the pipeline. The filing said that it thought...
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Baku. 31 October. REPORT.AZ/ 150 948,99 tons of products have been handed over to cotton gathering points in Azerbaijan.
Report informs referring to the State Statistical Committee (SSC), this is 3.4 times more compared to the same period in 2016.
2.7 times more seeds were planted this year compared to the previous year in 136,413.2 hectares.
The most part of the cotton planted in Saatli (17,220 hectares), Imishli (15,631.5 hectares), Sabirabad (15,055 hectares), Bilasuvar (11,351.8 hectares) and Neftchala (11,111 hectares).
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Over the weekend, North Korea state media reported Kim Jong-un climbed Mt. Paektu, an 8,500-foot high mountain that’s currently covered in snow. And yet, pictures of the totalitarian cosmetics leader atop the peak show him wearing shiny leather loafers that definitely don’t look like they’ve been subjected to a hike through rough terrain. Hmmm.
As the Independent reports, state media claimed Jong-un ascended the mountain “through thick snow.” A report by the official newspaper, Rodong Sinmun, reads, “His eyes reflected the strong beams of the gifted great person seeing in the majestic spirit of Mount Paektu the appearance of a powerful socialist nation which dynamically advances full of vigour without vacillation at any raving dirty wind on the planet.”
But if there’s anything we learned from Reese Witherspoon in Wild, it’s that hiking is a messy business. So it’s super impressive and not at all suspect that he was able to remain so tidy through his mountain adventure!
An influential Iraqi Shiite cleric is urging his fighters to hand state-issued weapons back to the government following the declaration of victory against the Islamic State group.
Muqtada al-Sadr also called on his forces to hand some of the territory they control to other branches of Iraq’s security forces, but said his men would remain as protectors of a holy Shiite shrine in Samarra, north of Baghdad.
Al-Sadr’s speech was broadcast on Iraq television on Monday.
Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi declared victory over IS in a national address on Saturday evening, after Iraqi forces cleared the last IS strongholds from Iraq’s western desert.
Al-Sadr’s fighters took up arms against IS in the summer of 2014 after the fall of Mosul and are officially part of the government-sanctioned Popular Mobilization Forces.
Analysts at UOB Group explained that US President Trump and China President Xi Jinping held phone call on North Korea on Saturday.
Key Quotes:
"Xi said that ‘relevant side’ must exercise restraint and avoid words and actions that may exacerbate tensions, and resolving North Korean nuclear issue ultimately needs to be done through talks. Xi says China is willing to maintain communication with US for appropriate resolution of North Korea nuclear issue.
The Pentagon’s top military officer said on Sunday the focus remains on finding a diplomatic solution to the North Korea missile crisis, even as the military works up viable options in case they become necessary.
Meanwhile, US CIA said that there is no imminent threat of a nuclear war with North Korea despite rising tensions.
US President Trump plans to sign an executive memorandum directing investigation into allegations that China violated US intellectual property rights and forced technology transfers."
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Two tickets have been issued to cyclists using the pavements alongside shops in Skegness town centre,
The action yesterday comes with a warning from Skegness Police that anti-social behaviour like this will not be tolerated.
T/Insp Matt Bennision tweeted: “Two tickets for cycling on the pavement on Lumley Road given out this morning.
“This is a busy pedestrian street with people emerging from shop doorways and cycling along the pavement presents a danger to cyclists and pedestrians.”
* See tomorrow’s Skegness Standard for how the police and other agencies are clamping down on anti-social behaviour ahead of Easter and the start of the summer season.
Highly touted high school quarterback Justin Fields plans to attend Georgia next year.
Fields is from Harrison High School in Kennesaw, Georgia. He announced at a pep rally at the school Friday his nonbinding verbal commitment to the Bulldogs. According to 247Sports’ composite rankings of the major recruiting analysts, Fields is the No. 1 overall player in the country.
Fields verbally committed to Penn State late last year, but backed off that in the spring. He had taken official visits to Alabama and LSU.
Fields adds more intrigue to No. 5 Georgia’s quarterback situation. Five-star recruit Jacob Eason started last season as a freshman, but freshman Jake Fromm took over when Eason got hurt in this season and has played well. All three could be on the roster by spring.
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LAHORE, Feb 15 (APP): All Pakistan Abdul Hafeez Kardar School Cricket Cup which was to commence from Wednesday across the country under the banner of Pakistan Cricket Board has been postponed.
“The event has been postponed due to unavoidable circumstances and its new dates will be communicated soon”, said a spokesman of PCB while talking to APP here on Wednesday.
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A week after the Tidy Towns results were published, one local group in Offaly has been hit by thieves.
Gardai are investigating are a plough which belonged to Walsh Island Tidy Towns Group was stolen. The plough was situated just outside the village and was used for decoration. It had been there for ten years and was welded to the ground. Gardai are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.
To read what the Tidy Towns judges said about Walsh Island this year CLICK HERE
WASHINGTON (AP) - A bipartisan group of five senators will travel to Puerto Rico Saturday to survey damage from Hurricane Maria and monitor relief efforts.
The hurricane has killed at least 34 people and most residents are still without electricity.
Democratic lawmakers participating in the trip are Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand of New York, Tim Kaine of Virginia and Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut.
Republican Sens. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin and Cory Gardner of Colorado will also make the trip. The Department of Homeland Security is coordinating the visit.
The government is spending almost $200 million a day for emergency hurricane response. Lawmakers in the coming weeks will likely consider a $29 billion disaster aid package to pay for recovery efforts and federal flood insurance claims.
A Cutchogue man had the police called on him after he tried to pay a $100 parking ticket at Southold Town Justice Court using nothing but pennies, according to a police report.
The man, who was carrying the pennies in a spackle bucket, became irate after being told the court did not have the equipment to process that many pennies, town officials said.
The man refused to leave and began videotaping the incident, officials added.
He agreed to leave after speaking with police. The incident occurred around 2:40 p.m. Friday.
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Even as oil prices are rebounding, we are closing out one of the worst years for the oil and gas industry in decades. In 2016, the U.S. oil and gas industry defaulted on $39 billion in high-yield energy debt, more than twice as much as the $15 billion in defaulted debt in 2015, according to Fitch.
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A house fire in the 21200 block of SE 275 Ct. has displaced a family of three tonight.
The fire, first reported as black smoke from an unknown source at 4:23 pm, was changed to a house fire after flames were seen coming from the garage.
All of the residents were able to get out safely as were the three dogs. One dog, who suffered from smoke inhalation, was treated with oxygen by firefighters using an oxygen mask specifically designed for pets. That dog was revived and taken to a local vet as a precaution.
Firefighters worked hard to limit the spread of fire, but smoke damage was extensive throughout the two-story home.
According to the King County Fire Investigator, the cause of the fire was an electrical problem in the garage. The fire is considered accidental.
Red Cross is assisting the family.
In addition to the Maple Valley FD, firefighters from Black Diamond and the Puget Sound RFA responded to the fire. King County Medic One and the Zone 3 Explorers provided medical safety and rehab.
An alleged lottery rigger will plead guilty later this month under an agreement with prosecutors in Iowa and Wisconsin where he was accused of being involved in a multistate, six-year scheme with his brother. Eddie Tipton, the former information security director for the Multi-State Lottery Association, is expected to plead guilty to three felony charges, including one count of ongoing criminal conduct, in Iowa and Wisconsin as the main player in a scheme that affected the lottery in several other states, the Des Moines Register reported .
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NBA star LeBron James has shown empathy for Ronda Rousey after her capitulation at the hands of Amanda Nunes at UFC 207.
MORE: Rousey's mum takes huge swipe at UFC female fighters | All the reasons Rousey should retire
The former Bantamweight champion was demolished in just 48 seconds after coming in as an overwhelming favourite.
Knowing the pitfalls of being at the top of a hugely popular professional sport, James was sympathetic towards Rousey.
"They build you up as high as they can, put you on the highest mountain in the world, just to tear you down," he told the Akron Beacon Journal.
"That’s coming from somebody who has experienced it - and that’s exactly what she’s going through right now."
The Cleveland Cavaliers small forward also weighed in on calls for Rousey to retire, suggesting overcoming the defeat is purely mental.
"You don’t know her mindset, you don’t know the drive - is the drive still there? You don’t know," James said.
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Cook rice in water as directed on package. Meanwhile, cook chicken in oil as directed on package until thoroughly heated. Remove from skillet. Add frozen vegetables, pineapple and frozen sauce from meal starter to skillet. Cover; cook 7-10 min. or until vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring frequently. Stir in cooked chicken. Serve over rice. Serves 3.
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– As seen above, the latest WWE Top 10 video features brutal assaults with steel ring steps.
– SmackDown Tag Team Champion Kofi Kingston turns 36 years old today while WWE Hall of Famer Bob Backlund turns 68, WWE NXT Superstar Johnny Gargano turns 30 and wrestling legend Bobby Eaton turns 59.
– As noted, WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair was admitted into a hospital this weekend and his manager took to social media to ask fans to pray for The Nature Boy, noting that there was no reason to panic. WWE’s Michael “PS” Hayes visited Flair in the hospital yesterday and tweeted the following on his condition:
Honda to test new engine in Bahrain?
Honda is working hard to have a new specification of its struggling 2017 engine ready to test after Bahrain.
After the China-Bahrain double header, teams will remain on the island Kingdom for a rare in-season test, and sources in Japan claim Honda wants to have an improved power unit to run.
According to Spain's Marca newspaper, Honda chief Yusuke Hasegawa acknowledged that the problem at the moment is with "the combustion engine".
The report said: "If it (the new engine) is above all reliable, and more powerful, it could debut at the fourth race in Russia, which is one race earlier than expected."
Hasegawa said: "We do not want to set a date for this improvement, but we can do as many changes as we want because there are no tokens this year.
"As soon as it is ready, we will use it," he added.
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April 10 The Federal Reserve's ability to conduct monetary policy free of short-term political pressures is under "some threat" from two bills making their way through the U.S. Congress, Fed Chair Janet Yellen said on Monday.
Central bank independence is "very important and results in better decision-making that’s focused on the long-term needs and health of the economy," Yellen said at an event at the University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy in Ann Arbor. Of the legislation under consideration, the one that goes the furthest to curtail the Fed's independence would require the central bank to follow a simple rule for setting interest rates and to justify any deviation from that rule, she said. (Reporting by Ann Saphir and Jonathan Spicer; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
× Truck rolls along I-196 in Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Traffic is slowed on a major Grand Rapids freeway due to a truck rollover.
The crash happened just after 3:00 p.m. on westbound I-196 near the Maryland Avenue overpass. The crash is between the I-96 west exit and the Fuller Street exit.
No word on any injuries or a cause to the crash.
TP Icap is bidding farewell to another key architect behind the £1.3bn merger of Tullet Prebon and Icap as chairman Rupert Robson announced his exit.
Mr Robson, who oversaw the landmark merger of Tullet Prebon with Michael Spencer's Icap to create the world's largest interdealer broker, said he would leave in December after almost 12 years on the board.
He added that the company, famous for its celebrity-backed annual charity days, was now "roughly halfway" through its integration of the two businesses.
A successor has not yet been chosen, with board member Angela Knight in charge of finding his replacement. The date of his exit comes months after chief financial officer Andrew Baddeley announced his departure.
"As the company develops its strategy for the period following integration, it is timely for me to retire," Mr Robson told investors. Shares dipped on the news.
In this slideshow, these cartoonists illustrate the uneasiness people are feeling around the world about the aggressive fronts President Donald Trump has taken with Afghanistan and Syria, and will there be more missile attacks down the road?.
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If you lost someone you loved, would you be willing to break the rules to bring them back?
That's the question posed in Replicas, a new sci-fi thriller starring Keanu Reeves.
In the movie, Reeves plays a brilliant neuroscientist named William Foster, who secretly creates clones of his family following their deaths in a car crash. Of course, once the truth comes out, things quickly spiral out of control. The film also stars Silicon Valley leading man Thomas Middleditch as Foster's assistant.
The film is being directed by Jeffrey Nachmanoff, best known for writing the disaster film The Day After Tomorrow. Reeves himself is no stranger to science-fiction, having starred in the now-iconic Matrix trilogy.
Replicas will release nationwide sometime in 2018.
A pedestrian has died after being struck by a tractor trailer on County Road 46 Monday night.
Emergency crews were called to the collision around 9 p.m.
The pedestrian was transported to hospital, but later died of their injuries, according to provincial police.
County rd 46 and Sexton Side rd. Crews were on scene earlier for a pedestrian struck. County 46 and Sexton are closed until further notice as police investigate — @TECFD
The road was closed in both directions between Sexton Side Road and Concession Road 10 while OPP officers investigated.
A Wisconsin man convicted in a homicide featured on the "Making a Murderer" documentary has asked a judge to toss out her ruling that he doesn't deserve a new trial.
Sheboygan County Circuit Judge Angela Sutkiewicz rejected Steven Avery's request for a new trial on Tuesday, saying he had failed to establish any grounds to warrant a new proceeding.
Avery attorney Kathleen Zellner filed a motion with Sutkiewicz on Friday seeking to vacate the ruling, arguing her analysis of the evidence hasn't been completed.
Avery was sentenced to life in prison after he was convicted of first-degree intentional homicide in the 2005 death of Teresa Halbach, a 25-year-old photographer.
Avery maintains police framed him. The case gained national attention in 2015 after it was featured in the Netflix documentary.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Glenn Close, Alison Brie, Patrick Stewart and Terry Crews will be among the presenters at the Writers Guild Awards next month.
The guild announced that Bob Odenkirk, Minnie Driver, Sarah Silverman and Dylan McDermott will also present at the bi-coastal awards show on Feb. 11.
Patton Oswalt will host the ceremony, which will present writer-director James L. Brooks with its Laurel Award for Screenwriting Achievement.
Awards are presented in both New York and Los Angeles, although the West Coast show features most of the star power.
The nominees for best original screenplay this year are: "The Big Sick," ''Get Out," ''I, Tonya," ''Lady Bird" and "The Shape of Water."
The adapted screenplay nominees are: "Call Me By Your Name," ''The Disaster Artist," ''Logan," ''Molly's Game" and "Mudbound."
Person fatally shot by off-duty officer in Hermosa
A person was fatally shot by an off-duty Chicago Police officer Monday morning in the Hermosa neighborhood on the Northwest Side.
The shooting happened at 9:14 a.m. in the 2500 block of North Lowell, according to Chicago Police.
The male, whose age wasn’t released, was taken to Illinois Masonic Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead, police said.
The off-duty officer was not injured, police said.
The circumstances of the shooting are not yet known.
The ruling AIADMK (Amma) faction today announced constitution of a team to hold talks with the rival Panneerselvam camp on the issue of a possible patch up.
Senior leader in the VK Sasikala faction and Cooperation Minister, Sellur K Raju, said Chief Minister K Palaniswami has constituted a team of "senior ministers" for the purpose.
"The chances of the panel holding talks are high," Raju told a Tamil TV Channel.
He said that since there was a "split between siblings", it would not be fair on the part of either side to put terms and conditions for the merger talks.
Meanwhile, the O Panneerselvam camp took to Twitter to express its willingness to hold talks with the AIADMK (Amma) faction.
"The AIADMK (Amma) faction has constituted a team to hold talks. We are ready to hold consultations with that team if it meets us," the twitter handle, @OfficeofOPS, said.
The NFL is doing everything it can to avoid an Ice Bowl Redux, no matter what Mother Nature has in store for this weekend.
The league issued a statement Friday afternoon to announce the Steelers-Chiefs Divisional playoff game, originally scheduled for 1:05 p.m., will be pushed back to 8:20, a move intended to avoid the impending doom predicted by most weather reports for the Kansas City area this weekend.
The shift to prime time will “provide local authorities more time to clear roads in the area as the weather is expected to improve throughout Sunday,” according to the release.
Considering Kansas City is under a severe ice storm warning through Monday, according to weather.com, the degree of expected improvement is questionable, but ideal conditions or not, the show must go on – and in primetime, no less.
Representative Andy Harris visited Lindy's Seafood in Woolford on Wednesday afternoon to discuss issues local seafood leaders have with the H-2B lottery system.
REFUGIO, Texas — A natural gas pipeline explosion early Wednesday morning shook homes near Refugio, about 160 miles southwest of Houston, reports CBS Houston affiliate KHOU-TV.
Early reports were that the shaking from the explosion was felt as far as 60 miles away.
There were no reports of injuries, and the fire was brought under control.
The cause of the blast is under investigation.
Gal Gadot and Sam Smith are ready to take on Saturday Night Live this weekend!
The 32-year-old Wonder Woman actress is set to take on hosting duties while Sam will serve as musical guest for this weekend’s (October 7) episode.
In a pair of hilarious promos for the episode with SNL cast member Kenan Thompson, Gal just can’t seem to compare to Sam!
“You are such a natural beauty. I mean you are almost wearing no makeup,” Kenan says.
When Gal thanks him for the compliment, Kenan hilariously replies that he was talking to Sam, who offers some beauty tips!
Check out the funny promos below…
Nearby schools have been placed in lockdown though police they don't appear to be in any danger.
TACOMA — Officers have surrounded a Tacoma motel where a man with a rifle reportedly threatened to shoot people Monday morning.
Tacoma police Officer Loretta Cool says officers are trying to make contact with the male suspect who is believed to be in one of the motel rooms.
The motel has been evacuated. Nearby schools were placed in lockdown though Cool says they don’t appear to be in any danger.
Police received calls around 9 a.m. of one shot being fired within one of the motel rooms.
A short while later, others reported seeing a man outside a room with a rifle threatening to shoot everyone.
Cool said there were no reported injuries.
New FIGC Commissioner Roberto Fabbricini talked on Radio Radio and Radio Radio TV about the possible future next steps of the Italian football federation.“One of the biggest problems of Italy’s sporting justice is that federal judges are currently being named by the federal presidents and this is not acceptable anymore. There must be total neutrality and that’s something with working on alongside [CONI president] Mr. Malagò.. There must be no direct contact between justice and federation.”“We should also try to reduce the number of non-EU players, not only in football but also in any other sport.can have a bad impact on the development of national teams. I am not only talking about football, I am talking about sport in general.”“Serie A teams should be reduced too.that count for nothing. Personally, I think Serie A clubs.”
A New Zealand man was found dead in his town house in Bangkok’s Sai Mai district on Monday night, in what police believe was a suicide.
The body of (name removed), 51, was found at about 8.30pm inside his office on the second floor of the property on Soi Sai Mai 54.
His head was covered with a plastic bag and a nitrogen tank was left open in front of the room.
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My end of week morning train reads:
• World’s Asset Owners Discuss ESG Investment Plans at United Nations (CIO)
• When Mental Models Fail (Wealth of Common Sense)
• Why Don’t People Want to Buy Manhattan’s Spectacular Mansions? (Bloomberg)
• Letter of Recommendation: Rodney Dangerfield (New York Times)
• The One Patriots Stat That Eagles Fans Probably Don’t Want To Hear (FiveThirtyEight)
Be sure to check out our Masters in Business interview this weekend with Constance Hunter, chief economist of KPMG. She is a past board member of the National Association for Business Economics (NABE) and a member of 100 Women in Hedge Funds.
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-- Finn Balor is in Columbus, OH - the site for tonight's Raw - and is scheduled to undergo concussion testing, according to a report at pwinsider.com.
-- Balor suffered a concussion last week on Raw after taking a stiff shot to the head from Jinder Mahal and has been sidelined since, as WWE pulled him from all their weekend house shows.
-- He will not be able to return to in-ring action until he passes the concussion testing, but the fact that he is at Raw is fairly promising.
0:51 Intrepid souls take the Polar Bear Plunge into 2017 on Hilton Head Island Pause
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1:36 What's your New Year's resolution? Locals, visitors share
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1:38 Save these rare pigs by eating them
2:29 Meet George: The first mature male great white tagged by OCEARCH
0:58 Timeless holiday-time safety tips
0:51 Giant explosions rock Mexican fireworks market
0:52 The 'Taiwan Issue' explained
John J. Gutierrez, 29, of Bayonne, appears in court in Jersey City today, Oct. 20, 2015, on charges he assaulted a Maine man who was found dead in Gutierrez's car in Union City on Oct. 10. John J. Gutierrez, 29, of Bayonne, appears in court in Jersey City today, Oct. 20, 2015, on charges he assaulted a Maine man who was found dead in Gutierrez's car in Union City on Oct. 10.( JERSEY CITY - A scheduling conflict has caused a delay in the start of the trial of a Bayonne man accused of beating a man to death and driving around with the victim in his back seat in 2015. The jury selection for the trial of John J. Gutierrez, 31 -- charged with manslaughter, aggravated assault and PCP possession -- was to have started yesterday.
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MOSCOW (AP) - The Kremlin is warning that Moscow could respond quid pro quo if Washington restricts operations of Russian news outlets in the United States.
Russian President Vladimir Putin's spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, said Friday that Russian state-funded RT television network and Sputnik news agency had come under "unprecedented pressure" in the U.S.
RT said it faces a U.S. demand to register as a foreign agent and provide detailed personal data for its staff, the request it said amounts to an attempt to push it out of the U.S. media market.
Peskov warned that if the U.S. hampers the Russian news outlets' operation in violation of media freedom, "actions on the basis of the principle of reciprocity can't be excluded." He added that Russia respects press freedom and treats foreign media equally.
Lindell registered an assist, three shots and two hits through 24:08 of ice time (1:30 with the man advantage) during Monday's 2-1 shootout win over the Rangers.
With just four goals and 12 points through 31 games, Lindell is far from a go-to offensive contributor for virtual owners. However, the 23-year-old Finn has added 74 shots and a plus-8 rating to provide a serviceable cross-category return for deep settings. Additionally, his significant role on a winning team shouldn't go unnoticed and offers a respectable fantasy floor.
A grand total of 84 destinations around the world have been analysed and ranked in terms of their holiday value.
Airport transfer company Hoppa has released its annual report and Europe has featured heavily on the cheap end of the list.
Sofia has been ranked the cheapest holiday destination in the world this year at an average cost of just £38.21.
The bargain price includes hotel, food, drink, taxi and entertainment costs for a one night stay.
A 53-year-old police inspector is now on police bail after being arrested last afternoon (12 June) on suspicion of dangerous driving.
The officer, who has been suspended from duty, was sought by police after he fled the scene of an accident on Saturday at Hurley’s round-about.
The 53-year-old officer is from George Town.
According to police two vehicles collided just after 4 pm Saturday ( 10 June) at the Hurley’s roundabout.
One of the drivers left the scene of the accident and responding officers later determined the driver is an inspector with the RCIPS.
The RCIPS says officers have made numerous attempts to locate him over the weekend. Passengers in the other car were uninjured.
The officer has been suspended with full pay as required under section 95 (3) of the police law and is standard procedure.
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The Independent Police Complaints Commission has been called in to investigate the death of a man in his 20s in Devon.
Devon and Cornwall Police were called by the ambulance service after the man’s body was found at an address on Powderham Road in Newton Abbot on September 23.
“The death is not being treated as suspicious,” a spokesman for the force said. “His next of kin have been informed. Due to prior police contact, the matter has been referred to the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC).
An IPCC spokesman added: “The IPCC is independently investigating the contact Devon and Cornwall Police had with a man prior to his death at home in Newton Abbot on September 23.
“The investigation follows a mandatory referral from Devon and Cornwall Police and is in its early stages.”
No further details about the man’s death have been released.
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Lowndes County officials said their residents' kindness is causing an increase in stray animals.
They said people are feeding strays and that actually hurts the animals' chances of being rescued.
Officials said these animals are usually afraid of people.
If they're surviving off scraps they won't develop a bond with anyone, and officials said they could remain on the street for longer.
It also thwarts officials attempts to trap animals.
MORE: Lowndes Co. Officials warn community after rabies attack
“They’re also not going to go into the traps that we have set because the food is what would normally pull them into the trap and if they’re not hungry then they’re certainly not going to check that trap out,” said Paige Dukes, Public Information Officer.
County officials said the best way to help is by calling Animal Services.
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PAWTUCKET, R.I. - Sen. Jack Reed is teaming with Pawtucket Mayor Donald Grebien to discuss the impact of potential federal housing cuts for communities across Rhode Island.
The Washington Post reported last week that early numbers for fiscal year 2018 showed HUD's overall budget being slashed about 14 percent, to $40.5 billion, including cuts of about $2 billion from public housing funds.
Reed said the cuts could cost Rhode Island at least $20 million a year while hurting jobs and the production of affordable housing.
Housing Secretary Ben Carson said the budget cuts may not be as steep as some fear.
Reed and Grebien plan to speak Monday morning at the Leon Mathieu Senior Center in Pawtucket.
Reed is the top Democrat on the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development.
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The Chinese government has granted preliminary approval for nine Donald Trump trademarks it had previously rejected, in whole or in part, The Associated Press found, a turn that is likely to fuel further allegations that Beijing may be giving the president's family business special treatment.
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BRIDGEWATER, N.S. _ A Nova Scotia police chief is due in court today to face charges of sexual exploitation and sexual assault involving a 17-year-old girl. The police commission in Bridgewater passed a motion to suspend Collyer on May 4, the same day it was announced he was facing charges.
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WILLIAMS, Ariz. — Two orphaned bear cubs have been placed in the care of a wildlife rescue park near the Grand Canyon after their mother was euthanized.
The wildlife park Bearizona in Williams said Wednesday the 4-month-old black bears were rescued from a treetop in Arizona's White Mountains. The cubs were so small a climber was able to lower them to safety in a backpack.
The park says the Arizona Game and Fish Department was forced to euthanize the cubs' mother after twice removing her from a residential area in the town of Pinetop-Lakeside.
Bearizona says the animal had been drawn to the neighborhood after a woman there began feeding it daily. A day after the bear was put down, authorities reportedly learned it was the mother of the two cubs.
Two people were shot during a struggle after a gunman wearing a ski mask broke into their west Little Rock apartment early Wednesday, authorities said.
Alexis Adams, 19, told investigators the assailant kicked down the door at the unit at 1602 Green Mountain Drive around 5 a.m. and then hit her with a handgun, according to a report from the city's Police Department.
The gunman, who was said to be wearing a ski mask and all-black clothing, then wrestled with another resident, 23-year-old Lincoln Brison, police wrote.
During the struggle, the gun went off and hit the right arms of both Adams and Brison, the report states. Their injuries were not believed to be life-threatening.
The intruder reportedly fled from the apartment with a PlayStation 4 and four games valued at a combined $450. No arrest had been made at the time of the report.
The two victims were treated and released from a Little Rock hospital, police said.
Wintrust Financial Corp:
* WINTRUST ANNOUNCES VETERANS FIRST MORTGAGE ACQUISITION AGREEMENT
* SAYS CO‘S UNIT HAS NEGOTIATED TERMS TO PURCHASE CERTAIN ASSETS AND ASSUME CERTAIN LIABILITIES OF IFREEDOM DIRECT CORPORATION
* ‍TERMS OF THIS CASH TRANSACTION ARE NOT BEING DISCLOSED BY PARTIES​
* ‍VETERANS FIRST MORTGAGE IS PROJECTED TO ORIGINATE IN EXCESS OF $800 MILLION IN LOANS IN 2017 AND EMPLOY ABOUT 400 EMPLOYEES​
* ‍TRANSACTION IS EXPECTED TO BE SLIGHTLY ACCRETIVE TO WINTRUST‘S 2018 EARNINGS PER SHARE​
* WINTRUST FINANCIAL-AGREEMENT EXPECTED TO INCLUDE SERVICING RIGHTS FROM VETERANS FIRST MORTGAGE ON ABOUT 9,000 LOANS, OF ESTIMATED $1.4 BILLION IN PRINCIPAL BALANCE​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
There’s so much to say about the Republican memo criticizing the FBI and Justice Department’s investigation of a member of Donald Trump’s presidential campaign. And what better way to say it than in a trending hashtag #YoMemo? Tweeters are outdoing each other competing with the very best way to call the much-anticipated declassified memo a dud, and a dumb dud at that.
WATERBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — Waterbury’s Police Activity league, or PAL, is getting a grant Wednesday, February 15.
The name of the grant is the ‘Community Connections Grant Award.’
The award is for all the work they have done for the community.
Officers say since PAL came into the area crime has plummeted.
This may have something to do with the fact that their recreation center alone offers 30 plus activities for kids in the area.
It stands where rows of blighted buildings and a motorcycle gang clubhouse use to be.
WWE Monday Night RAW is live tonight from Boston, Massachusetts. Tonight is the go-home show for this Sunday’s Summerslam PPV in Brooklyn, New York. Set for tonight is Sasha Banks vs. Nia Jax to determine who will challenge Alexa Bliss for the RAW Women’s Championship at Summerslam.
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04/17/17 – Roland Martin talks to WKYC’s Russ Mitchell about the latest on Steve Stephens, the man who killed 74-year-old Robert Godwin Sr. on Facebook Live.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Atyr Pharma Inc:
* Atyr Pharma announces second quarter 2017 operating results and provides an update on innovative immunology pipeline
* Atyr Pharma Inc qtrly ‍net loss per share, basic and diluted $0.51​
* Atyr Pharma Inc - expects that its cash, cash equivalents and investments will be sufficient to fund its anticipated operations into Q3 of 2018
* Atyr Pharma Inc - ‍plans to commence a phase 1 clinical program for imod.fc program later this year​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
On Sunday’s “Last Week Tonight,” host John Oliver broke down the growing nuclear tensions between the United States and North Korea. Afterward, he did what any reasonable, peace-loving man would do: He enlisted Weird Al Yankovic to serve as an accordion-playing ambassador for peace to the hermit kingdom.
Take it away, Weird Al: “Please don’t nuke us, North Korea / Right now we’re all a little tense / Believe me, we don’t hate you / Frankly we don’t even think that much about you, no offense.”
Atletico Madrid head coach Diego Pablo Simeone (L) celebrates a goal with his players during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Atletico and Levante UD at Wanda Metropolitano stadium in Madrid, Spain, on April 15, 2018. EFE-EPA/FILE/FERNANDO ALVARADO
Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone announced Tuesday that Diego Costa, who missed the last three games with a muscle injury, was among the 20 players called up for the first leg of the Europa League semifinals against Arsenal.
Costa, who did not train with his teammates on Tuesday, had suffered a left leg injury in the quarterfinal match against Sporting Lisbon on Apr. 12 and was sidelined during La Liga matches against Levante, Real Sociedad and Real Betis.
Craig Murray gave a very revealing interview on RT, which blows apart the UK / Deep State lies about the nerve agent poisoning…
“Why would Russia ‘blow’ Novichok program by assassinating an old bloke?” Click here for the best news on Russia >>
Murray notes that British government pressured scientists over nerve agent origin, and is now lobbying the OPCW to play along with the charade.
Murray reveals how Deep State controlled actors like UK government, US government, EU and the UN use words carefully to spit out their propaganda and warmongering…
“It was of a TYPE developed by Russia.”
ISLAMABAD, Feb 15 (APP): Minister for Interior, Chaudhry Nisar
Ali Khan Wednesday condemned blast in Hayatabad, Peshawar and
sought report of the incident.
In a statement issued here, he expressed deep sorrow over loss
of precious lives and sympathies with the bereaved families.
The minister also condemned Mohmand Agency blast
and expressed condolences with the bereaved families of the martyrs.
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The Herald-Dispatch of Huntington, W.Va., a daily newspaper located in a city of about 50,000, is seeking a motivated reporter to cover breaking news, crime and community events during evening hours Tuesday through Saturday.
The position requires good reporting and writing skills and flexibility to deal with deadline pressures. Opportunities for some feature writing and mid-level enterprise also exist. Some experience preferred, as well as a bachelor’s degree in journalism.
Send cover letter, resume, work samples and references to Metro Editor Lauren McGill via email to lMcGill@heralddispatch.com.
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Students shut down Senate hearing, demand gun control
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A group of high school students briefly shut down a Minnesota Senate committee hearing by calling on lawmakers address gun violence in schools.
School of Environmental Studies senior Josh Groven attended the Monday hearing on an unrelated bill and demanded the Senate Judiciary Committee hear bills that would restrict Minnesota's gun laws. Committee Chairman Sen. Warren Limmer briefly paused the hearing while security escorted Groven and others out.
Groven was one of nearly 20 students who earlier staged a sit-in protest at Limmer's office to call for expanded background checks on gun sales and other measures. Limmer met with the group when he returned to his office from a meeting. He says party leaders are considering the students' request.
Observer says suspicion over 2.5 million Turkish referendum votes
An anti-government protester shouts slogans during a demonstration at the Besiktas district in Istanbul, Turkey, April 17, 2017. — Reuters picVIENNA, April 18 — Irregularities could have changed the outcome of Sunday’s Turkish referendum which ended in a tight ‘Yes’ vote for greater presidential powers, Alev Korun, an Austrian member of the Council of Europe observer mission, told ORF radio today.
“There is a suspicion that up to 2.5 million votes could have been manipulated, said the Austrian member of parliament.
“This is about the fact that actually the law only allows official voting envelopes.
“The highest election authority decided however, as it were against the law, that envelopes without official stamp should be admitted,” Korun added.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has dismissed criticisms of the vote. — Reuters
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A new space in Southeast Portland is being used for study and advancement of energy-efficient lighting systems. At Pacific Northwest National Laboratory's Connected Lighting Test Bed, three to five engineers at a time work in the research facility. The goal is to make sure emerging technologies will save energy, and accomplish what users expect, said Michael ...
Houston (CBS HOUSTON) – Houston Astros young fireballer Lance McCullers is on the 10-day DL with back soreness, but his thumbs are still fully functioning as proven by his ability to take down Texas Rangers Manager and an entire city win one tweet.
Jeff Bannister joined 105.3 The Fan in Dallas on Wednesday before the series finale between the two Lone Star State squads and boasted about his team representing the state of Texas.
"All I know is they get to put Houston on their chest, we get to put Texas on ours" – My favorite guy Jeff Banister just now on @1053thefan — Jeff Cavanaugh (@JC1053) June 14, 2017
When McCullers saw that he went after the city the Rangers play their home games in.
Arlington has a chip on its shoulder about the team representing that city. A few years ago when the Rangers won the division the city had shirts pulled from the shelf that celebrated the division crown but depicted the skyline of Dallas, not Arlington.
67’s 4, Petes 3 (SO)
Graeme Clarke, Sasha Chmelevski and Tye Felhaber all scored in the shootout as the Ottawa 67’s downed the Peterborough Petes 4-3 in an Ontario Hockey League game at TD Place arena on Friday night.
The 67’s trailed 2-0 entering the third period, but took the lead on two goals by Chmleveski and one by Austen Keating with 2:47 to go. However, the Petes’ Nikita Korstelev got the equalizer with one second remaining to force overtime.
Zach Gallant and Semyon Der-Arguchintsev also scored for the Petes (3-3-0), who received a 38-save effort from netminder Dylan Wells.
Olivier Tremblay stopped 19 of 22 shots in net for the 67’s (3-3-1), who next play host to the Flint Firebirds on Sunday at 7 p.m.
April 6 Assured Guaranty Ltd -
* Assured Guaranty comments on modification of PREPA restructuring support agreement
* Believe oversight board should "promptly facilitate title VI execution under promesa of modified RSA"
* Similar to previous version of RSA, Assured Guaranty will extend maturity on relending bonds purchased in 2016
* Similar to previous version of RSA, Assured Guaranty will commit to purchase $18 million of relending bonds in July 2017
* Similar to previous version of RSA, Assured Guaranty will provide $120 million of principal payment deferrals in 2018 through 2023 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
CHENNAI : Tata Sky and video streaming pioneer Netflix said they have partnered to provide Tata Sky subscribers’ access to Netflix’s entire content including TV shows, movies and documentaries.
The content would be accessible in the coming months through future Tata Sky platforms, the companies said.The news comes as the popularity of connected televisions has been increasing in India, among Netflix and Amazon Prime subscribers.
“We are delighted to partner with Tata Sky to bring great content under the same roof. With this new partnership and Netflix’s stellar line-up of original content from across the world, Tata Sky’s customers will be able to seamlessly access all the best entertainment contents they love in one place,” said Bill Holmes, global head of business development for Netflix.Earlier this year, Netflix had tied up with Airtel and Videocon d2h to integrate the Netflix app to the direct-to-home set-top boxes of the operators.
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Domestic sales of passenger cars rose by 4.49 per cent in November, as compared to the same period in 2016, industry data showed on Monday.
According to the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), 181,395 units of passenger cars were sold during the month under review, up from 173,607 units in November 2016.
Besides passenger cars sales, the off-take of other sub-segments of passenger vehicle category such as utility vehicles edged-higher by 44.65 per cent during the month to 77,824 units while sales of vans rose by 19.34 per cent to 16,189 units.
Consequently, the overall domestic passenger vehicle sales increased by 14.29 per cent in November 20
When you're famous, you're bound to have people come out and say that they're your relative. Sometimes you're met with people lying for publicity and then other times you're actually reunited with the family that you didn't even know you had.
This happened to J Balvin when he came across a viral video of two women on Smule. Apparently, the pair seemed to think that he was live on the app and didn't know that it was a prerecording of him singing which allows you to create a duet with the artist.
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EAST LANSING, Mich. -- With the NBA Draft less than a month away, Michigan State's Nick Ward announced on Tuesday he is going to withdraw his name from the 2018 Draft and return to MSU for his junior season.
The center averaged 12.4 points and 7.1 rebounds per game this year at MSU and said in a school state that it was a great opportunity for him to go through the process and he's grateful for all the feedback he received from NBA tams.
Ward, of course, is able to return to Michigan State because he did not hire an agent when he originally declared for the draft.
On Sunday, the entire Trump family attended Easter church services at the Episcopal Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea—the same
church where Donald and Melania were married years ago. Both Tiffany and Barron attended the service, as did Melania’s
parents.
Once again, Melania stole the show with her style and grace. The First Lady wished Americans a “Happy Easter!” on Twitter,
posting a photograph wearing a stunning white dress.
This was an elegant response, given that just the day before hundreds of people marched from West Palm Beach toward Mar-a-
Lago, demanding that the president release his tax returns to the public.
“I did what was an almost impossible thing to do for a Republican- easily won the Electoral College!” Trump tweeted on Saturday
night. “Now Tax Returns are brought up again?”
“Someone should look into who paid for the small organized rallies yesterday,” he added. “The election is over!”
What do you think? Was this past weekend’s “Tax March” a monumental waste of time and energy?
The Taoiseach says it’s far too early to be thinking about a redress scheme for those caught up in the adoption scandal.
Leo Varadkar also claims it’s too soon to talk about free DNA testing for those affected either.
It was revealed yesterday that thousands of people may have had false birth certs issued by adoption agencies.
Between the 1940s and 1960s St Patrick’s Guild illegally listed some couples as birth parents, despite the fact that they had adopted children.
Patricia Carey, CEO of the Adoption Authority of Ireland says finding the truth will be a long process.
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A nine-month-old baby and a teenage relative have been shot in Dublin.
Gardai said they are investigating the shooting in the Blanchardstown area in the west of the city.
It is understood that the baby and 17-year-old were injured when a shotgun was discharged.
The victim's injuries are not thought to be life-threatening, gardai said.
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Monday, August 14, 2017
At the palace of Wolseong in Gyeongju, several hundred miles south of Seoul, arch-aeologists have found a group of sixth-century clay figures dating to the Silla dynasty (57 B.C.–A.D. 935). The dolls, which measure between one and eight inches tall, include one wearing a turban and caftan believed to represent a Sogdian, a member of an ancient Iranian civilization. The Silla are known to have had active exchanges with Central Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, but few clay dolls resembling people from the Middle East have previously been found. Other clay figures found at Wolseong include one riding a horse, a man with exaggerated male genitals, and several dancers in lively, dynamic postures.
This past week marked the annual National Public Safety Telecommunications Week, and was a time to honor the “unsung heroes” of emergency services, including the 12 dispatchers for Whitley County.
“Our dispatchers are professionals and they work hard to make Whitley County a safe place to be,” said Whitley County Sherriff Marcus Gatton.
At times, the job of a dispatcher can be tedious – filling out paperwork and taking care of other administrative duties – and other times it can be tremendously stressful, as they collaborate with victims, emergency responders and others to assist in various situations.
Two-time WWE hall of famer Ric Flair has been hospitalized.
Melinda Morris Zanoni, CEO of Legacy Talent and Entertainment (the company that represents Flair) confirmed Flair, 68, went into surgery today and is recovering.
She previously tweeted that he was admitted to the hospital on Saturday for "routine monitoring." However, she changed her tone Sunday after she tweeted again, asking fans to pray for Flair as he was dealing with some "tough medical issues."
WWE later confirmed Nature Boy was placed in a medically induced coma as he prepared to undergo surgery today.
West Haven police said they are hoping parents can speak to their children about dangerous behavior noticed in town.
Police said some children are riding their bikes directly in the paths of oncoming vehicles, then peeling away at the last moment.
"Speak to them before we do," police posted to the department's Facebook page. "If you need assistance, visit with them to WHPD, we will gladly show them the confiscated bicycles from other young individuals."
Monday, the department also posted a photo of one recent incident.
In it, one child is seen popping a wheelie out of the way of the vehicle.
Police said the children and their bikes are clearly identifiable in the photo.
They also said the bikes they've confiscated are worth some serious money.
"This is clearly not only illegal but unacceptable and dangerous behavior," the post concluded.
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Editor Tony Gallagher said it was “insane” and went against the principles of natural justice, The Press Association reports .
Ministers are consulting on whether to implement the measure, which was legislated for after the post-phone hacking Leveson Inquiry into press ethics.
A plan that could make newspapers pay costs of people who sue them and lose are an “insane” attempt to “blackmail” the press, the editor of The Sun has said.
She said the public wanted the press to be independently regulated and it would be a betrayal if the full package of reforms introduced after the Leveson Inquiry was not brought into effect.
Hames has launched a legal challenge to the Government’s consultation, which will look at whether to press ahead with implementing Section 40 of the Crime and Courts Act 2013.
This measure would see newspapers which are not signed up to an officially-recognised regulator pay their own and the plaintiff’s legal costs, even in court cases they win.
The City of Coachella has hired a design consultant to finalize plans for a Cesar Chavez Memorial at Del Oro Park.
The City Council last week approved the conceptual design of the memorial as well as a $25,000 contact with Community Works Design Group in Riverside to finalize the construction plans for the memorial to honor Chavez, the nationally known farm labor rights activist who worked out of the United Farm Workers office in Coachella in the 1960s.
The project will go out to bid for construction sometime in April or May and should be completed in June, according to Jonathan Hoy, Coachella’s city engineer.
Del Oro Park is a four-acre park. It is located on the northwest corner of Avenida de Oro and Avenue 50.
FILE- In this Nov. 9, 2017 file photo, a resident walks past a row of tiny houses at a homeless encampment in Seattle where full size homes stand behind. Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan wants to move hundreds more homeless people into tiny homes, emergency shelters and other immediate housing in the next 90 days. Elaine Thompson, file AP Photo
March 19 (Reuters) - Shanghai Pret Composites Co Ltd :
* SAYS UNIT PLANS TO SELL U.S. FIRM WELLMAN PET LLC FOR $12.5 MILLION Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2G5bgrX Further company coverage: (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
The Next Generation Heritage Foundation of Franklin and Williamson County time-traveled back to the 1980s for a night of wine and bold design. The 10th annual Three Blind Vines was held Saturday night for approximately 250 vibrant guests in Liberty Hall at The Factory at Franklin.
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Jeff Butts and John Martellaro join Jeff Gamet to look at Google’s new hardware announcements and voice control, plus they have some thoughts on the new social network service XikiHub.
TDO 2017-10-06: Google's New Hardware Jeff Butts and John Martellaro join Jeff Gamet to look at Google’s new hardware announcements and voice control, plus they have some thoughts on the new social network service XikiHub.
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Big Boi might be from Atlanta, but that didn’t stop him from showing his love for The Golden Warriors in a recent run-in with TMZ. The Outkast rap legend revealed he won $100,000 betting on the Warriors during the NBA Finals.
Related: Big Boi Drops New Track ‘Chocolate’ Featuring Trozé
In Game 5 of the Finals, the Warriors pulled out a 129-120 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Warriors newcomer and industry superstar Kevin Durant snagged the coveted MVP award.
TMZ also asked Big Boi if he thought the Warriors would visit the White House. His answer was short but definitive: “No.”
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Art on the Vine – part global wine tour, part fine art tour – features a 7-day online auction of artwork by our esteemed faculty of artists. Join us for the kick-off wine-tasting party and the “Artwork Unveiling & First Bid" on Friday, June 8 from 7:30 to 10:30 pm.
Each ticket includes: event admission, the opportunity to see all of the artwork in person, access to the Silent Auction, a souvenir wine glass, eight redeemable wine tasting tags + one full pour “coin,” and a complementary light buffet.
The auction, ticket sales, and a portion of the wine and food sales, all raise money to benefit The Art League and its programs.
Tickets are limited, so be sure to purchase early!
Our live blog is tracking market reaction to the Federal Reserve Chair saying the central bank should not risk falling behind the curve.
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There were no major issues in the post-race technical inspection following the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Pocono 400 at Pocono Raceway.
The only issue listed on NASCARs penalty report was a $10,000 fine to Scott Graves, crew chief of the No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota for having a loose lug nut.
The $10,000 penalty is the standard violation that several teams have received throughout the season for one loose lug nut.
A loose lug nut penalty was also issued for Buddy Sisco, the crew chief of the No. 29 Brad Keselowski Racing Ford in the Camping World Truck Series after the race at Texas Motor Speedway.
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Trevor Horn’s Studio Burned to the Ground in California Wildfires
The ex-member and producer of Yes confirms that his six-bedroom Bel-Air home and recording studio has been lost, but he is safe.
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NEW YORK (AP)  A tenth suspect has been arrested in the death of a 15-year-old New York City boy who was slashed in the neck with a machete outside a Bronx bodega.
Police on Tuesday announced the arrest of 26-year-old Gabriel Ramirez Concepcion hours after charging a ninth suspect in the June 20 death of Lesandro Guzman-Feliz.
Concepcion and 29-year-old Diego Suero are charged with murder, manslaughter and gang assault.
Information on their lawyers wasn't immediately available. No telephone numbers were listed for them.
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Guzman-Feliz, known as "Junior," dreamed of becoming a police officer, and his death shocked the community.
His funeral last Wednesday ended with several hundred people chanting "Justice for Junior!" as pallbearers dressed in Yankees jerseys loaded his casket into a hearse.
Police established a scholarship in his honor.
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Topeka Zoo announces 2 giraffes are pregnant
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Topeka Zoo officials say two of their giraffes are pregnant.
The Topeka Capital-Journal reported that zoo director Brendan Wiley announced Friday that both of the zoo's giraffes, named Hope and Abi, are expecting calves sometime between May and June.
The gestation period is about 15 months, but the staff isn't sure when the calves were conceived. The male giraffe, Sgt. Peppers, was transferred to Topeka from Oklahoma City in 2013.
Wiley says the giraffe pregnancies are bringing some joy to his staff after the death of the zoo's lowland gorilla in August and the death of an African elephant in December.
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Information from: The Topeka (Kan.) Capital-Journal, http://www.cjonline.com
HALLANDALE BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) - A woman was killed after, officials said, she was hit by a vehicle while crossing the road in Hallandale Beach, Monday afternoon.
Hallandale Beach Police said the crash took place in the westbound lanes of the 2500 block of East Hallandale Beach Boulevard, just west of A1A, at around 2:30 p.m.
Paramedics transported the victim to Memorial Regional Hospital where she was pronounced dead.
Authorities have shut down all westbound lanes of Hallandale Beach Boulevard between A1A and Three Islands Boulevard.
Investigators described the victim as a woman in her 60s. They have not provided further details about the circumstances behind the accident.
Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this breaking story.
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Michael Jackson's Estate is Suing Disney The former pop legend‘s estate is suing the company over their ABC special, claiming copyright infringement. The suit alleges that the special, “The Last Days of Michael Jackson,” used songs, music videos and even a concert documentary without permission. The lawsuit states 'Variety' reports that Jackson's estate was never asked for rights to the clips before the special aired. When the estate shared its objection with Disney, the company claimed that because it was a documentary, it falls under the “fair use” doctrine. Howard Weitzman, the attorney for the Jackson estate Howard Weitzman, the attorney for the Jackson estate
TAIPEI, Taiwan -- A total of 53 passenger and cargo flights at the Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, the country's main international gateway, were delayed Wednesday due to heavy rain around Taiwan brought by a plum rain front, according to airport authorities.
As of 3 p.m., 18 inbound flights, 30 outbound flights and 5 cargo flights had been postponed, but no flights had been cancelled, the Taoyuan International Airport Corp. said.
The lingering plum rain front and accompanying southwesterly winds caused heavy to torrential rain around Taiwan that day. The front is expected to affect Taiwan until June 20 or even June 23, according to the Central Weather Bureau.
The annual plum rains, usually seen in Taiwan in May and June, result from stationary fronts caused by the collision of continental cold air masses and Pacific warm air masses over Taiwan, Okinawa and southern China.
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo's signature initiative this year would provide two years of free tuition at the state's public colleges, but it's off to a rocky start.
House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello, a fellow Democrat, has called it ``unsustainable and fiscally irresponsible.'' Other lawmakers are also voicing skepticism.
Raimondo says the concerns are part of the normal give-and-take of the legislative process.
The proposal gets its first hearing Wednesday in the House Finance Committee.
Raimondo's plan would cover the two years of tuition at the Community College of Rhode Island or the final two years of a four-year-degree at the University of Rhode Island or Rhode Island College.
She touts positive feedback she's received from families and businesses.
But some lawmakers say the ``free'' label has hurt its chances.
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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (AP) — Televangelist Pat Robertson is recovering after suffering an embolic stroke.
In an online news release, The Christian Broadcasting Network, which Robertson founded, says he was rushed to the nearest stroke center Friday after a family member recognized the onset of symptoms.
The release says that within minutes of receiving clot-busting drugs, Robertson was awake, responsive and able to move all his limbs.
The Virginia-based network says 87-year-old Robertson is alert and expected to make a full recovery.
In addition to founding The Christian Broadcasting Network, Robertson hosts its flagship show “The 700 Club.”
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A VOLUNTEER from Portsmouth has been on a trip of a lifetime with Girlguiding.
Hannah Graves, a leader at 3rd Cosham Guides, travelled through Canada for two weeks with Guides from her group where they joined a camp of over 2,000 Guides from around the world.
The 25-year-old said: ‘It was fascinating to learn about the differences and similarities between their practices and ours and we each planted a new pine tree.
‘The girls had a chance to go on different trips away from the camp, such as the forest hike, and they all came back really excited to tell everyone their stories.’
Hannah helped to run various activities and trips including Stem (science, technology, engineering and maths) themed activities
Almost universally, industry experts, analysts, current players and coaches believe Super Bowl LII between the New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles will be a close game.
So what will be the deciding factors?
Here's what experts in Minneapolis -- and across the internet -- are saying:
MIDDLETOWN, Ohio (AP) — A southwest Ohio fire chief is on administrative leave pending investigation of charges that he operated a vehicle under the influence.
Middletown Fire Chief Paul Lolli was stopped by the Ohio State Highway Patrol during early morning hours Dec. 16 and charged with OVI and speeding.
City Law Director Les Landen tells the Hamilton-Middletown News-Journal (http://bit.ly/2iI9zBi ) that the city hopes to complete an internal investigation soon. He said the 55-year-old chief has cooperated during the investigation.
He has a pretrial hearing scheduled in Middletown Municipal Court on Jan. 24. Landen said an outside prosecutor will handle the case.
Landen said Lolli, hired as chief last year, has had no prior disciplinary issues.
A message was left Thursday for Lolli’s attorney.
COPENHAGEN — After impressing at the World Cup, Iceland goalkeeper Hannes Halldorsson has been sold by Danish team FC Randers to Azerbaijan champion Qarabag.
Iceland exited the tournament at the group stage but Randers' sporting director Soeren Pedersen says the performance of the 34-year Icelander "hasn't gone unnoticed." Halldorsson's tournament was highlighted by saving a penalty kick from Lionel Messi in a 1-1 draw with Argentina.
Pedersen said Wednesday that the club got "a concrete bid from Qarabag, which we have accepted." Details of the deal were not released.
Halldorsson, who played 69 games for the team, said "it is time for me to try something else and embark on a new adventure."
The Israeli government has acknowledged it cannot expel African migrants against their will and has canceled all pending deportation orders.
In a statement to the Supreme Court on Tuesday, the state says: "It is not possible to implement expulsions to a third country without (migrants') consent."
Some 35,000 African migrants, mostly from Sudan and Eritrea, are in Israel. The government wants most of them to leave, but has not been able to find a way to expel them lawfully.
Last month, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reached a deal with the U.N. to resettle half of the migrants in Western nations and absorb the rest. But hours later, he called it off, caving in to nationalist critics who said it wasn't enough.
Jason Hartung will celebrate Father’s Day with his wife Ashley and his six children, five of whom were once their foster children.
By Violet Nelson
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After observing how the world celebrates mothers a month ago, this Sunday we set our focus on cel­ebrating fathers. Celebra­tions might include spend­ing time with a biological father, a father figure, a grandfather, a stepfather, an adoptive father or the memory of a father.
Jason and Ashley (Nor­gaard) Hartung, of Aurora, South Dakota will celebrate the day with their six chil­dren, five of whom were once in their foster care. In their 15 years of marriage, the Hartungs have fostered over 50 children, a process they started in 2005.
For the full story, read this week’s Lake Benton Valley Journal.
Lily James looks stunning on the red carpet at the premiere of her movie Darkest Hour on Monday (December 11) at the Odeon Leicester Square in London, England.
The 28-year-old actress was joined at the premiere by her co-stars Gary Oldman and Kristin Scott Thomas.
Gary received a Golden Globe nomination that day for Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama. The film also received four Critics’ Choice Awards nominations the other day, including one for Best Picture.
FYI: Lily is wearing a Burberry dress.
25+ pictures inside of Lily James and others on the red carpet…
× Indiana man faces two years of probation following guilty plea for child molestation
GRANT COUNTY, Ind. – A Grant County man pleaded guilty to two counts of child molestation on Friday and was sentenced to probation.
Robert McMinn, 48, was sentenced on both counts of child molestation for two years in probation.
This comes after he was arrested in Feb. of last year.
Authorities put out a warrant for his arrest and he was arrested the following day.
Court documents say the incidents happened several years ago in Marion when the child was 5 or 6 years old.
Court records say a man accused of buying high-powered rifles used in the San Bernardino terror attack has agreed to plead guilty to federal criminal charges.
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Karachi
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) opened the week on a positive note, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index gaining 176 points to close at 43,540.
In a lacklustre, range-bound session, the index touched the day’s low of 43,312 points early on and a high of 43,621 points towards the session’s close.
In all, 116 million shares worth Rs 5.3 billion were traded on the exchange. Of the 377 traded scrips, 182 advanced, 180 declined and 15 remained unchanged.
The chemical sector dominated trading by a significant margin, with 34.5m shares traded.
Volumes were led by:
Lotte Chemical: 20.1m shares traded [+3.40pc]; Nimir Resins: 9.5m shares traded [+9.57pc]; Fauji Foods Ltd: 6.0m shares traded [+3.48pc]; Faysal Bank: 4.4m shares traded [-0.82pc] and TRG Pak Ltd: 4.4m shares traded [+2.11pc].
NEW YORK (AP) — Chicago White Sox outfielder Melky Cabrera has been reinstated from the paternity list before the opener of a three-game series against the New York Yankees.
Cabrera missed three games in Minnesota to return to Chicago for the birth of his fourth child, daughter Mianna. The left fielder was back in the lineup Monday night, batting third against his original team.
To clear a roster spot, the White Sox optioned outfielder Willy Garcia to Triple-A Charlotte after Sunday’s win over the Twins.
Cabrera began the night batting .258 with four doubles and two RBIs in eight games.
Then-graduate student Hubert Chuang with Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton at frozen custard stand Ted Drewes. Chuang was one of two students who won a raffle at the time of the 1996 inauguration to accompany the Chancellor in his 1984 bronze Corvette on a visit to the St. Louis landmark.
Feb 2 (Reuters) - DNA OYJ:
* REG-DNA PLC‘S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS BULLETIN 2017: DNA‘S NET SALES AND OPERATING RESULT REACH RECORD LEVELS IN 2017
* Q4 REVENUE ‍234.6​ MILLION EUROS VERSUS EUR 225.2 MILLION YEAR AGO
* Q4 EBITDA ‍65.7​ MILLION EUROS VERSUS EUR 51.3 MILLION YEAR AGO
* PROPOSES TO ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING A DIVIDEND OF EUR 0.46 PER SHARE​
* ‍PROPOSES A CAPITAL PAYMENT OF EUR 0.17 PER SHARE FROM RESERVE FOR INVESTED UNRESTRICTED EQUIT​
* ‍PROPOSES THAT AN EXTRA CAPITAL PAYMENT OF EUR 0.47 PER SHARE BE DISTRIBUTED FROM RESERVE FOR INVESTED UNRESTRICTED EQUITY.​
* ‍IN TOTAL, BOARD‘S PROPOSAL IS TO DISTRIBUTE EUR 1.10 PER SHARE.​
* ‍NET SALES AND COMPARABLE OPERATING RESULT ARE EXPECTED TO REMAIN AT SAME LEVEL AS IN 2017.​
* ‍GROUP‘S FINANCIAL POSITION AND LIQUIDITY ARE EXPECTED TO REMAIN AT A HEALTHY LEVEL.​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
Almost 85 million Americans skip important dental visits because they are afraid or think the experience will be unpleasant.
Dr. Gary Bauman of the Baltimore Center of Advanced Dentistry understands that some patients might be fearful, and wants to make people feel welcome and at ease.
Baltimore Center of Advanced Dentistry offers sedation dentistry, same day crowns, salivary diagnostics and more to make a visit to the dentist a pleasant experience.
Learn more here.
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BRAMPTON, Ont. — Police say four people were sent to hospital with non-life threatening injuries after being stabbed on a bus east of Toronto.
Peel regional police say they have charged a woman with four counts of attempted murder in connection with the stabbings, which took place Tuesday night in Brampton, Ont.
Officers say a 49-year-old Brampton man was taken to a Toronto trauma centre, while three Brampton women aged 28, 19 and 18 respectively were taken to a local hospital. Police say none of the injuries are life-threatening.
Police say Jade Nelson, 20, is being held in custody until a bail hearing scheduled to take place this morning.
Brett Eldredge wants his fans to know he's more of a Frank Sinatra man than anything else.
Midland caught up with the country star for us backstage in Las Vegas earlier this month. Luckily for you, we captured an exclusive performance of Eldredge singing "My Way."
We think it's safe to say, the reaction Mark Wystrach, Cameron Duddy, and Jess Carson showcased in the video above is all of us right now. Swoon.
This isn't the first time Eldredge has put a country twist on a Sinatra cover. The 32-year-old has also performed "Fly Me To The Moon," "That's Life," "The Way You Look Tonight," and more throughout the years.
Brett Eldredge is currently out on the road as a headliner for his 2018 The Long Way Tour with special guest Devin Dawson.
Get the tone right
Arm toning and strengthening exercises are very important throughout life, and the benefits go way beyond that just looking good in your tank top. Doing arm toning activities can offer you many benefits. Arm exercises must be done on a regular basis to strengthen them up. If you want strong arms like Venus Williams’ then roll out your mat and work your arms, chest and back all with one move. Lie flat on your stomach. Keep your palms facing downwards on the mat and bring them all the way back to your chest making sure that your elbows are always pointed at the back. Lift up your upper body in a half-cobra position, hold it there for a second or two and release. Doing 25 to 30 repetitions of this work out will not only strengthen your arms but the whole upper body as well.
× Construction flagger hit by car at Tolland roadwork site
TOLLAND — The Tolland Fire Department responded to an area near 128 Merrow Road , or route 195, near exit 68, after a car hit a construction crew member.
The construction flagger who was hit was taken by ambulance to the St. Francis Hospital trauma center. Measurements show that the flagger was thrown almost 27 feet from the road over a guardrail. The accident happened just before 2 a.m.
LifeStar was called but later cancelled due to the estimated arrival time of almost a half-hour.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration was notified.
State police remained at the scene as the fire department reopened the road. They remind drivers to slow down as they approach work zones.
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Mantha's career isn't necessarily over after he sustained damage to the central retinal artery in his left eye (caused by a blood clot) in January and subsequently underwent heart surgery, the Edmonton Sun reports.
Mantha reportedly is taking blood thinners to treat the issue that temporarily left him fully blind in that one eye; he now has peripheral vision, but apparently can't see what's straight ahead. Originally selected by the Rangers in the fourth round (104th overall) of the 2014 NHL Entry Draft, Mantha signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Oilers in March of 2017. He's accumulated three goals and seven assists through 43 minor-league contests with AHL Bakersfield. "My dream is still to play in the NHL and I've been as close to being there as I can be (AHL)," Matha said. "It's still a dream to do so."
Popular show promoter and CEO Upfront & Personal, Paul Okoye, is said to have bought 50% shares in the label that houses singer, Tekno.
Tekno, who at the moment is a Triple MG artiste, made this known via Instagram, while wishing his fans a Happy New Year.
In his words:
“My people, listen. I’m happy and excited about life. That’s all that matters despite this year being a crazy year. “So, I want to use this opportunity to say thank you to Upfront and Personal. Thank you Paul O for becoming a part of my label, for buying into the company… owning 50% shares of the company. “This is really good. I’m excited because it really facilitated a lot of things.”
In response to the ‘Pana’ crooner’s video, Paul O, reposted the video and wrote:
“Tekno, I believe in you. 2017 will be your year”.
Watch video below:
#happynewyear? #thankyou A video posted by TIA (@teknoofficial) on Dec 31, 2016 at 12:16pm PST
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ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — The first law enforcement officer in the U.S. ever to be charged with a terrorism offense is again scheduled for trial.
Jury selection begins Monday afternoon in federal court in Alexandria, Virginia, in the case against Nicholas Young, who was a police officer in the region’s Metro system when he was arrested last year in a government sting.
Prosecutors say Young bought nearly $250 in gift cards he intended for the Islamic State group, giving the cards to an individual who turned out to be an FBI source.
Young’s lawyers say the sting amounts to entrapment after their client was under surveillance for six years.
Documents show Young had been under surveillance since 2010.
The trial had been expected to begin last week but was delayed when new evidence emerged.
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Something To Do, Milwaukee's very best rock & roll & ska band, is coming to Racine, WI, to celebrate St. Patrick's Day and play two long sets of non-traditional-non-Irish Music.
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QUEENSBURY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – A local man is facing several charges after an alleged knifepoint abduction over the weekend.
The Warren County Sheriff’s Office says Miguel Medrano-Garcia got into an argument Saturday in Hudson Falls.
Medrano-Garcia is then accused of driving a woman and her 3-year-old child to a hotel in Queensbury where she was able to call for help.
When officers arrived on the scene, they say he locked himself and the child inside a car. Police say he then got into a fight with officers.
Medrano-Garcia was charged with second-degree kidnapping, fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon, second-degree menacing, endangering the welfare of a child, and resisting arrest.
He was arraigned and remanded to the Warren County Correctional Facility on $5,000 cash / $10,000 bond for bail.
The child was not hurt during the incident.
An order of protection was issued on behalf of the victims.
It all may have gone unreported had not a fellow student posted a social media text mentioning the incident. Parents of yet another student, seeing the message, came to the high school to report it to the principal.
Coffey retired from baseball Monday, Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports reports.
Coffey, who hasn't appeared in a major-league game since 2012, has finally decided to call it quits after bouncing around the Mexican and Independent Leagues. He compiled a 4.10 ERA and 1.42 WHIP across eight seasons with the Brewers, Reds, Dodgers and Nationals.
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration’s drive to wean poor people from government benefits by making them work has been slowed down by a federal judge.
U.S. District Judge James E. Boasberg framed a fundamental question: Are poverty programs meant to show tough love or to help the needy?
Boasberg last week halted Kentucky’s first-in-the-nation experiment with Medicaid work requirements, ruling that the Trump administration glossed over potential coverage losses.
He sent the state’s plan back to federal authorities for a harder look. The Trump administration is mulling options.
The debate goes well beyond Medicaid, the federal-state health program for low-income and disabled people.
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order directing cabinet agencies to add or strengthen work requirements for programs including subsidized housing, food stamps and cash welfare.
Store-bought and one-and-done Halloween costumes are easy — sometimes you just don't have time! — but we think we can all agree that DIY outfits are always the best! Plotting to find the perfect pieces in your closet, hitting the craft store for cardboard, tape, glitter, and more, while sitting at home putting everything together can't be beat if Oct. 31 is one of your favorite days of the year.
This Halloween, we have the perfect DIY costume whether you want to go solo or as a couple (or maybe even frenemies): Cholula and Tapatío. You can be the bottle or the character in the label, go simple or all out, but we can almost guarantee you'll take the prize for most original. Scroll ahead for ideas!
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Democrats in Maryland say a newly elected county council chairman should resign over his close ties to Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore.
The Anne Arundel County Council elected Michael Peroutka as its chairman last week. Peroutka, a Republican, has been a longtime supporter of Moore, donating to his campaigns and campaigning on Moore’s behalf.
The Capital reports that the county’s Democratic Central Committee wrote an open letter demanding Peroutka’s resignation as chairman and as councilman. The letter calls Peroutka’s election a “slap in the face of every citizen of Anne Arundel County.”
Moore is up for election Tuesday in Alabama and is facing allegations he dated and molested underage girls.
Peroutka has defended Moore but declined comment to The Capital.
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Wednesday, March 22
Doors 6pm // Show 7pm
The Pabst Theater
Special Crispin pre-show sampling starts at 6PM
Frontman for Something Corporate, Jack’s Mannequin and now with Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness. Songs like “Cecilia and the Satellite”, Fire Escape", “Dark Blue” and “Punk Rock Princess” provide sounds of inspiration and the soundtrack to a a generation. Finally, the chance to see Andrew McMahon in the Wlderness live in the beautiful Pabst Theater!
Rev your engines! The inaugural Bommarito Automotive Group 500 presented by Valvoline is Saturday, August 26th at Gateway Motorsports Park.
Gateway Motorsports Park is the home of INDYCAR, NASCAR and NHRA racing in the St. Louis region. Located just five minutes from downtown St. Louis and covering more than 340 acres, Gateway Motorsports Park is the largest outdoor entertainment facility in the area. Gateway Motorsports Park’s facilities include a 1/4-mile drag strip, 1.25-mile superspeedway, 1.6-mile road course, a state-of-the-art Karting facility and a 14-acre, multi-purpose dirt off-road venue.
Hurry! All entries are due from 7am – 9am on Monday, August 14th. Winners will be randomly drawn from all entries received and notified by phone or email. No purchase necessary. Must be 18 years or older.
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Customs and Border Protection officers at the Pacific Highway crossing in Blaine, Washington seized more than 50 pounds of methamphetamine on Saturday, June 10. U.S. Customs and Border Protection Courtesy to The Bellingham Herald
NEW YORK (AP) — US regulators: Hawaii employee who sent false ballistic missile alert thought actual attack was imminent.
The attorney assigned to represent the Ohio man accused of plowing his car into counter-protesters in Charlottesville is a plaintiff in the lawsuit against the city regarding removal of Confederate statues. WFIR’s Ian Price with more:
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Golfchannel.com's Will Gray and Ryan Lavner check in from Erin Hills with the latest news and notes on the eve of the 117th U.S. Open. Listen to the latest episodes by subscribing to the podcast.
× Uber suspends self-driving vehicles after pedestrian fatally struck in Arizona
(CNN Money) — Uber has removed its self-driving cars from the roads following what is believed to be the first fatality involving a fully autonomous car.
A self-driving Uber SUV struck and killed a pedestrian in Tempe, Arizona, Sunday night, according to the Tempe police. The department is investigating the crash.
A driver was behind the wheel at the time, the police said.
“The vehicle involved is one of Uber’s self-driving vehicles,” the Tempe police said in a statement. “It was in autonomous mode at the time of the collision, with a vehicle operator behind the wheel.”
Autonomous mode means the car is driving on its own. During tests, a person sits behind the wheel as a safeguard.
Uber is conducting tests of autonomous vehicles in Arizona, Pittsburgh, Toronto and other areas. Uber said it has stopped testing the vehicles throughout the United States and Canada.
Fireworks are going on in towns across Southern Illinois for the Fourth of July holiday. Highland News Leader
Aug 14 (Reuters) - AES Corp
* AES announces public offering of $500 million of senior notes
* AES Corp - ‍Intends to offer $500 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes due 2027​
* AES Corp - Intends to use net proceeds from offering of notes to fund concurrent tender offer to purchase AES' outstanding 8.00% senior notes due 2020 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn didn't hold back when it came to getting their PDA on over the weekend!
Making a rare public appearance together, the couple was attended the Z100 Jingle Ball in New York City and had everyone around them swooning over their sweet romance. Not only were they spotted dancing and singing along at the show—to none other than Tay's bestie Ed Sheeran—but they were even seen holding hands and sneaking in a kiss at one point.
In fact, photogs caught the pair leaving Madison Square Garden following the concert, holding hands as they made their way out of the venue. Taylor looked chic in a multi-colored, plaid winter coat with chunky, gold-adorned boots, while Joe rocked jeans and navy sweater and jacket.
The Federal Government is yet to officially notify foreign airlines, on the planned closure of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. According to Daily Trust, none of the airlines has received the Notice to Airmen (NOTAM), which is expected to be issued by the airport authorities. The FG had announced through the Minister of […]
Cibo Matto have broken up. They announced the news on social media today. “Miho [Hatori] and Yuka [Honda] will be doing their solo works and Hotel Valentine will be our last album,” they wrote. After disbanding in the early 2000s, the group reunited in 2011. Their third album Hotel Valentine was released in 2014; they’ve toured in the interim. “Hopefully you understand that this is a necessary and positive change for us,” they wrote. “We will be going forward with our own endeavors, and we hope that we can stay in touch with you for the next part of the journey.”
AIKEN COUNTY, S.C. (WJBF) – According to Aiken County Dispatchers and the South Carolina Highway Patrol, there was a single vehicle accident with injuries on I-20 westbound at mile marker 18.
As of now, we do not have the extent of the injuries or how many were involved.
The Aiken County Coroner has not been contacted at this time.
OKLAHOMA – Excitement is building as we inch closer to the Olympic Winter Games in PyeongChang!
But, did you know Oklahoma has its own form of Olympics — The State Games of Oklahoma?
They are based on the Olympic format and are officially endorsed by the US Olympic Committee.
January 28 marked the competition for the one of the sports in the games.
- Big E and Baron Corbin play the UFC 3 video game in this new UpUpDownDown video.
- WWE Champion AJ Styles is currently dealing with an unknown injury, according to PWInsider. Styles did an injury angle at Friday's Madison Square Garden live event but missed live events on Saturday and Sunday, where it was announced that he was hurt on Friday. Styles is backstage at RAW in Dallas today to get looked at by WWE doctors.
See Also AJ Styles On Roman Reigns Once Saying That He Loved Him, What Luke Harper Said That Stuck With Him
- Christian and WWE Hall of Famer Edge will be inducting The Dudley Boyz into the WWE Hall of Fame during WrestleMania 34 Weekend in New Orleans. As heard below, the offer was made and accepted on Busted Open Radio today during an interview and it sounds like they're trying to get The Hardy Boyz to join them on stage:
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is in the midst of an NCAA investigation into a system of fake classes taken by thousands of students, roughly half of them athletes, that spanned three decades. As the university awaits its punishment, the News and Observer explains how the 'public ivy' got here.
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Salt Technologies won Microsoft’s 2017 partnership of the year award.
The company was founded in 2016 and provides companies and businesses on island with infrastructure for their computer systems that is created by Microsoft, which includes online security and SQL databases, the domain-specific language used in programming. Salt Technologies also does mobile app development and has their own cloud server with two separate sites for back up.
“It’s very difficult for companies in the Cayman Islands to have somebody who is an expert in every single field that I.T. covers, so we try and fill those gaps and with the projects we have delivered and the feedback they’ve got from those projects, we feel confident that we’re delivering on our promises when it comes to Microsoft products,” said Salt Technologies, Dan Fitton.
For more information about Salt Technologies, http://www.salt.ky/
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The Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode has presented the 2018 budget estimate before the Lagos State House of Assembly.
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The projected budget size is One Trillion, Forty-six Billion, One Hundred and Twenty-one Million, One Hundred and Eighty-one Thousand, Six Hundred and Eighty naira (N1,046,121).
The budget is tagged Budget of Progress and Development.
The government is still at the Assembly complex.
The Vikings improve to 6-2 with a 42-7 win at home against Tecumseh.
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CHICAGO (AP) — Doug McDermott scored 20 points, All-Star Jimmy Butler had 19 points and 12 assists in his return to the lineup, and the Chicago Bulls continued their mastery over the Toronto Raptors in a 105-94 victory on Tuesday night.
Taj Gibson had 14 points and Rajon Rondo added 12 to help the Bulls beat the Raptors for the 11th straight time. Toronto’s last win in the series was Dec. 31, 2013.
Chicago led by as many as 23 points and never trailed in the final three quarters to snap a three-game skid.
Kyle Lowry scored 22 points to lead the Raptors, who lost their third straight and fell one-half game behind idle Atlanta for the No. 4 seed in the Eastern Conference. DeMar DeRozan was limited to 18 points — 10 below his season average. He was whistled for his second technical found in the final minute and ejected from the game.
Pune: At least two persons were killed and two injured in an explosion at the ordnance factory here on Thursday morning, police said.
The explosion, the cause of which is not yet known, occurred in the Ministry of Defence's Ordnance Factory Dehu Road (OFDR), in Khadki area of the city, around 9.30 a.m., said an official of Khadki Police Station.
Two persons, believed to be workers shifting some explosive material, perished in the blast.
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On the run: While Roy Moore has vanished from the campaign trail in Alabama, Doug Jones is on it, Jamelle Bouie reports. Democrats just hope he’s gotten to the right (rural, black) towns to make a difference.
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Backup plan: Even if Roy Moore wins and the Senate expels him, the state’s Republican legislature, Samuel Breidbart and Vinay Nayak write, may have ways to help the GOP keep that seat.
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Not quite: For a minute there, the Associated Press had us convinced the Pentagon was going to stand up against Trump’s trans troops ban. Not so, Mark Joseph Stern writes.
What a mess: The New Yorker published a short story a lot of people found (uh-oh) “relatable.” Then a bunch of other people got mad about it. Laura Miller dissects a cautionary tale of internet text consumption.
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ANZAC Day is one of Australia’s most important days as we honour those that gave their lives in war.
It’s also one of the biggest days on the AFL calendar as Collingwood and Essendon renew hostilities at the MCG.
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The Magpies go into the clash unchanged after stunning Adelaide 12 days ago while Essendon has been forced to make one change with Orazio Fantasia (groin) replaced by Jackson Merrett.
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Stormers assistant coach Paul Feeney has come out swinging against criticism of the team’s 2018 Super Rugby campaign that has yielded only five wins in 15 games.
Unsurprisingly the Stormers are out of play-off contention and coach Robbie Fleck is coming under increasing pressure.
Fleck is in his third year at the helm and still has one more season to go on a four-year contract.
But Feeney‚ the New Zealand skills specialist brought in by Fleck‚ has just completed his second year with the team. He believes there should be more patience from the Stormers board.
For nine decades now the Last Post has been sounded at 8PM nearly every evening at the Menin Gate in Ieper. The monument bears the names of British and Commonwealth soldiers with no known grave. The names of 171 American soldiers also appear on the Gate. It was through the old gate that soldiers set off from Ieper for the Great War battlefields.
Gabriel Sherman: “As Fox News moves further into the post–Roger Ailes era, the network is shedding one of its most iconic elements. According to network executives, Fox News has abandoned the marketing slogan ‘Fair & Balanced.’ The decision was made last August after Ailes’s ouster by Fox News co-president Jack Abernethy, because the phrase had ‘been mocked,’ one insider said. Another executive explained that the tagline was ‘too closely associated with Roger.’ Fox executives have been instructed by management to market the network by its other tagline: ‘Most Watched. Most Trusted.'”
“It is hard to overstate the significance of what shedding ‘Fair & Balanced’ means for Fox News. (It would be like the New York Times giving up ‘All the News That’s Fit to Print.’) Ailes invented the slogan when he launched the network in 1996, and over the years it became a quasi-religious doctrine among Fox’s anchors and viewers.”
GRAY RAPIDS, N.B. – Two people are dead after the raft they were in overturned on New Brunswick’s Miramichi River.
RCMP Sgt. Brent Johnston says eight friends were rafting down the river in Gray Rapids, N.B., on Tuesday shortly after 4 p.m. when it flipped.
Johnston says six people made it to shore on their own, and a 29-year-old woman from White Rapids, N.B., was pulled from the water by first responders and given CPR.
She was taken to hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
Johnston says the body of a 55-year-old man from White Rapids was found a short time later.
He says foul play is not suspected.
Johnston says he doesn’t believe the current was flowing rapidly at the time of the incident, but an investigation is being conducted to determine what caused the raft to overturn.
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REUTERS - The S&P and the Dow opened little changed on Monday after reports of an explosion in New York’s busy Port Authority commuter hub, while the Nasdaq was slightly higher as technology stocks rose.
Traders work inside a post on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, U.S., December 6, 2017. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 11.25 points, or 0.05 percent, to 24,340.41. The S&P 500 gained 0.85 points, or 0.032057 percent, to 2,652.35. The Nasdaq Composite added 6.83 points, or 0.1 percent, to 6,846.91.
Firefighters work at the scene after a deadly blaze at a high rise apartment block in London, Wednesday, June 14, 2017. Fire swept through a high-rise apartment building in west London early Wednesday, killing an unknown number of people with around 50 people being taken to hospital. Alastair Grant AP Photo
Local law enforcement paid their respects Friday afternoon to Gary McCormack, the Greene County Sheriff’s deputy killed in the line of duty on this day 10 years ago.
On Oct. 6, 2007, McCormack was responding to a separate motor vehicle accident when his patrol car was struck by another vehicle. 32 years of age at the time, McCormack had been with the sheriff’s office for four months. He previously served seven years as patrol sergeant for the Republic Police Department.
Friday afternoon, law enforcement gathered for a memorial in front of the Greene County Judicial Courts Facility next to the Peace Officers Monument, which bears the names of other fallen officers.
May 2 Concert Pharmaceuticals Inc
* Concert pharmaceuticals reports first quarter 2017 financial results
* Q1 loss per share $0.60
* Q1 earnings per share view $-0.59 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Concert pharmaceuticals- cash, cash equivalents,investments as of march 31, 2017, totaled $83.9 million as compared to $96.2 million as of december 31, 2016
* Concert pharmaceuticals - expects its cash, cash equivalents and investments as of march 31, 2017 to be sufficient to fund company through q2 of 2018 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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The use of bicycles by police, EMS, and security personnel continues to grow along with increased awareness of the benefits of an extremely mobile team of first responders. While the reasons for implementing a bicycle unit may vary, the goal of each agency is the same: to provide assistance to those who need it as quickly, safely, and effectively as possible. In the past, officers and agencies seeking to get a public safety bike unit rolling had to look far and wide to assemble the necessary information. The Complete Guide to Public Safety Cycling is the single comprehensive source of in-depth information on starting a bike unit or enhancing an established bike unit with tactical and technical tips on everything from basic equipment needs to detailed insights on policy, maintenance, training, legal issues, and much more.
(Reuters) - Canadian marijuana company Aphria Inc (APH.TO) said on Friday it agreed to sell its minority stake in U.S.-based Copperstate Farms to Liberty Health Sciences Inc (LHS.CD) for C$20 million ($16.14 million).
Boards of Aphria and Liberty have unanimously approved the deal, which is expected to close in the second quarter. (reut.rs/2nEIvHA)
Aphria has been looking to hive off its business in the United States in the face of stringent federal cannabis laws.
In Canada, however, where marijuana laws are more relaxed, the company is rapidly expanding by way of acquisitions.
On Monday, the company said it would buy rival Nuuvera Inc (NUU.V) for C$826 million, anticipating a raft of medical cannabis approvals around the world in the coming years.
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The bodies of two people were found among the rubble of a home following a landslide in North Carolina.
The names of the victims are being withheld until family can be notified, according to the Boone Fire Department, which responded to the incident call around 5 p.m. Wednesday.
A landslide resulted in "catastrophic destruction of the structure," a single-family dwelling on Pine Ridge Drive in the Heavenly Mountain Community, the department said. There were no other occupants in the home.
The Watauga County Sheriff's Office said it will be conducting the death investigation.
Gov. Roy Cooper earlier on Wednesday declared a state of emergency in the western part of North Carolina after heavy rainfalls triggered mudslides.
ABC News' Devin Villacis contributed to this developing story. Please check back for updates.
Perron found the net and added a helper in a 5-2 loss to Minnesota on Friday.
This might have been an off night for Vegas, but Perron has kept plugging away even on nights when his team doesn't produce. He's now up to 12 points in the past eight games, and he is showing no sign of stopping. Keep riding him if he's on your roster.
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A whale survey aircraft found the whale, named "Ruffian," about 20 miles east of Cumberland Island. The whale was entangled with heavy fishing rope through his mouth.
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Bengals receiver John Ross nearly became Bengals cornerback John Ross.
Per multiple sources, the Bengals mentioned to Ross the possibility of taking snaps at defensive back, before Ross recently landed on injured reserve.
It’s unclear whether the Bengals seriously considered having the 10th overall pick in the draft play NFL cornerback. One source suggested that it was mentioned in connection with injury issues at the position. Another source believes that the possibility traces to apparent concerns among the coaching staff about the player’s overall toughness.
There are no questions about Ross’ speed; he generated the fastest 40-yard dash in the history of the NFL’s Scouting Combine. But he appeared in only three games this season, catching no passes and running the ball once, for 12 yards. He capped the play with a fumble.
New Yorkers know that Trump served as our punchline for 40 years – not as our thought leader or master builder. He's been more like our dumbass masterbator who never pays his bills and builds apartment towers that are always on the brink of falling down.
That's why many New Yorkers can't understand how the rest of the country doesn't see that. We didn't keep it a secret. Neither did our fake news media. And Madison Avenue certainly knew enough to take advantage of it. Here are some sad-but true examples.
1. At first it seems he's molding turds. Foreshadowing of his cabinet?
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2. Stuff-Crusted Donald and Ivana exploit their divorce.
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3. Which Trump Can Lick-Race Creamy White Stuff Faster?
(28 Seconds — of course it’s the longest.)
Even St. Reagan wasn't this much of a corporate television commercial whore. Or wait.. Was he? We’ll be back with a full report.
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DUBLIN Irish retail sales volumes saw their lowest annual growth in over three years in February, dragged down by weak car and fuel sales, data showed on Tuesday.
Volumes rose 1.1 percent in the 12 months to February, the weakest growth registered since October 2013. They would have grown 5.9 percent if car sales were excluded, the Central Statistics Office said.
Retail sales volumes were 0.5 percent lower in February than January, but up 1.1 percent excluding cars.
(Reporting by Conor Humphries; editing by John Stonestreet)
SHAH ALAM, Malaysia (AP) — A lawyer says the Vietnamese woman accused of killing the North Korean leader’s half brother told police she realized she had been used to murder him after she was detained.
Doan Thi Huong and co-defendant Siti Aisyah from Indonesia were charged with murder after Kim Jong Nam died at Kuala Lumpur’s airport last year. They could face the death penalty if convicted, but not if they lacked intent to kill.
The court heard Tuesday that Huong thought she was playing a harmless prank for a hidden camera show.
Lawyer Hisyam Teh Poh Teik said Huong told police she didn’t know the oily liquid given to her by a Korean man was VX nerve agent and she washed her hands after smearing Kim’s face because the substance was smelly and uncomfortable.
ROCK SPRINGS — Recently the Eastside Eagles raised money for Joel Chambers who is fighting Lyme Disease.
“The class who donated the heaviest buckets of change won pizza parties and cookies. Thanks to Ace Hardware for donating the buckets! All together the Eastside Eagles raised 286 pounds of change or $1,266.80!” – Christina Kopp
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down with the flu. north alabama's most significant daily newspaper ... printed daily ... is cutting back its paper edition. the decatur daily has announced it won't have print editions on saturdays and mondays. those are two days with lower levels of readership. the decatur daily says the change is due to the rising cost of newsprint and the changing habits of its readers. more readers are turning to the online editions of the decatur daily. the change also applies to the decatur daily's sister newspaper . the
Cincinnati police investigate a homicide at Race and Green streets in Over-the-Rhine Wednesday night. (FOX19 NOW)
Cincinnati police are investigating the city's latest homicide.
Officers responded to Green and Race streets for a report of a shooting about 10 p.m. Wednesday night, said Lt. Steve Saunders, police spokesman.
A male victim was taken to a hospital, police on scene said.
He died, according to Saunders who called the incident a homicide and said criminal investigators were on scene gathering evidence.
Further details were not immediately released overnight.
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WASHINGTON — For all the anticipation that preceded the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's final small-dollar lending rule, a picture of how the rule will affect banks and credit unions is still quite hazy.
The regulation opens the door for depository institutions to offer certain installment loans, with terms of over 45 days, as a result of the CFPB's exclusion of those loans from tough underwriting requirements targeted at shorter-term payday loans.
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Four police vehicles are blocking access to Gillies Lake as of 11:30 a.m. Saturday morning.
James Mongrain told The Daily Press he saw someone running across Gillies Lake around 10:30 a.m. this morning. The witness claims he heard three shots being fired. Mongrain said the officer used a taser on a suspect, then fired the shots. This has not been confirmed by the Timmins Police Service.
"It was pretty scary," said Mongrain, who added that an ambulance was on scene shortly after.
Bystanders noted that the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs trail L24 was blocked between the Neo Laser Tag parking lot and Highway 655. Police tape was strung up across access to the trail at Neo Laser Tag on Brunette Road.
The official OFSC trail map online shows that portion in red/unavailable, but the rest of the trail is currently available.
The Daily Press will update this story when more information becomes available.
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CAPE HATTERAS, N.C. - The U.S. Coast Guard medevaced a man from a cruise ship Tuesday.
The ship was about 30 miles off the coast of Cape Hatteras.
Around 11:30 p.m., Watchstanders in the 5th District Command Center in Portsmouth received a notification that a passenger on a Royal Caribbean International ship was experiencing chest pains and shortness of breath.
An MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew from Air Station Elizabeth City arrived at the ship, hoisted the man onto the helicopter, and took him to Sentara Norfolk General Hospital.
The man arrived at the hospital at about 3:15 p.m.
There is no further information on the man's condition at this time.
FRESNO, Calif. — Authorities have recovered the bodies believe to be those of a Chinese couple in a car that plunged off a cliff in California's Kings Canyon National Park.
Fresno County Sheriff's spokesman Tony Botti said Friday a rescue crew on successfully extracted the bodies a day earlier from the Kings River.
He says they are presumed to be 31-year-old Yinan Wang and his 30 year-old-wife Jie Song. The couple vanished during an August vacation.
Botti said that a coroner official must still positively identify the couple.
Authorities believe their car plunged 500 feet (150 metres ) over the cliff.
The car was found as authorities were recovering another car that had plunged into the river earlier.
The Milwaukee Brewers have reinstated starting pitcher Matt Garza from the 10-day disabled list, and designated reliever Neftali Feliz for assignment.
Feliz was signed in the offseason to a one-year, $5.35 million contract with the expectation of holding down the closer role this year.
However, Feliz struggled from the get-go, and eventually relinquished the closer spot to Corey Knebel.
Feliz sports a 6.00 ERA this season, and an 11.25 ERA this month.
Garza makes his return to the rotation after missing time with a chest injury. He owns a 3.83 ERA over six starts
May 3 Investment Technology Group Inc:
* ITG reports first quarter 2017 results
* Q1 GAAP earnings per share $0.16
* Q1 revenue $120.8 million versus $124.7 million
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.08 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Qtrly average daily trading volume in U.S. was 151 million shares versus 162 million shares in Q1 of 2016
* Q1 revenue view $119.5 million -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Says there were no non-GAAP adjustments to results for Q1 2017; Q1 2016 adjusted net income was $0.05 per diluted share Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Bengaluru Newsroom: +91 806 749 1136)
TORONTO, May 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ - Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX: CJR.B) ("Corus Entertainment") today announced that Corus Entertainment and Bell Media Inc. ("Bell Media") have agreed to terminate their Share Purchase Agreement for French-language specialty channels Historia and Séries+.
As announced on May 28, 2018, the Commissioner of Competition did not approve the sale by Corus Entertainment of these channels to Bell Media.
AUSTIN (AP) — A lawyer defending right-wing radio host and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones in a child custody dispute says Jones is a “performance artist” whose on-air persona differs from the private man.
Attorney Randall Wilhite said at a recent pretrial hearing that evaluating Jones based on his on-air comments is like judging Jack Nicholson based on his role as the Joker in “Batman.”
The Austin American-Statesman reports that Kelly Jones described her ex-husband at a recent pretrial hearing in Austin as “not a stable person.” She’s seeking sole or joint custody of their children, ages 14, 12 and 9.
Jury selection in the case began Monday.
Alex Jones began on public access television and his Infowars programming on radio, YouTube and other platforms draws millions of listeners.
AUBURN, Maine (AP) - Emergency responders say a malfunction in a fire suppression system at a Maine airport filled a building with foam and briefly trapped four people inside.
The Sun Journal (http://bit.ly/2vVb4qn ) reports firefighters responding to the Lufthansa hanger at Auburn-Lewiston Municipal Airport on Monday morning walked into a wall of foam higher than their heads.
Fire Chief Geoff Low says it appears an error caused the foam to discharge, filling the entire hanger.
Firefighters were able to find people who were lost inside the building. Low says they were on an upper level and were able to stay out of the foam itself.
The Sun Journal reports a few people were covered in the foam and some inhaled it. Two people were taken to a hospital and are expected to be released.
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Police on Monday arrested a 20-year-old Chinese man for allegedly killing an 18-year-old female compatriot at a business hotel in Toyokawa, Aichi Prefecture.
He has admitted to the charge, according to the police.
Investigators said the woman, a Chinese foreign trainee student, was found dead, face down on a bed at Hotel Crown Hills Toyokawa. There were signs that she had been strangled, they said.
The two, who were acquainted, entered the hotel Saturday together. After they didn’t check out when they were supposed to, a hotel worker went up to the room and found the body.
The police estimate she died between Saturday and Monday.
The hotel is located near JR Toyokawa Station.
Someone turned the Hollywood sign into the "Hollyweed" sign
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It looks like someone is trying to send a message about legalizing marijuana to start off the new year as the Hollywood sign was changed to read “Hollyweed” on New Year’s Day!
The vandalism first started being reported at around 7am PT and photos of the altered sign are quickly spreading around social media. See photos of the new look in the gallery.
This isn’t the first time that the Hollywood sign has been vandalized. Back on January 1, 1976, the sign was also turned into “Hollyweed” and the same guy who did that changed it to say “Ollywood” years later.
Marijuana was legalized in California back in November when voters approved Proposition 64.
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Thousands of government supporters have taken to the streets of Venezuela's capital to denounce President Donald Trump's talk of a "military option" to resolve the country's political crisis.
With anti-American slogans and salsa music blaring from sound trucks the crowd of mostly state workers made its way Monday to the Miraflores presidential palace.
Several senior officials have blasted Trump's suggestion as an insolent throwback to the days of military interventions in Latin America. But President Nicolas Maduro himself has yet to comment, even as Vice President Mike Pence ratcheted up pressure on the embattled socialist in a visit Sunday to Colombia.
The opposition and several regional governments critical of Maduro have also rebuked the suggestion of deploying troops to resolve Venezuela's crisis after months of deadly unrest.
ALLEGAN, Mich. – A handful of employees at Perrigo in Allegan County are receiving layoff notices Wednesday.
The company says fewer than 50 non-production jobs in West Michigan are being affected.
The drug maker announced a restructuring in February and the layoffs are part of the plan. Some employees have been offered early retirement and others have been asked to shift into other open positions.
A mobile coffee shop in Fallon is trying out a pay-it-forward model. Our contributor Kaleb Roedel of the Northern Nevada Business Weekly has the details.
Fallon resident Emmily Butz is a Crossfit athlete-turned-business owner who can be seen driving her shiny, retro mobile cafe, called Lyft Coffee, around the community.
She's created a program called Lyft It Forward, which encourages customers to call in and choose a local business they want to gift with coffee. The caller pays Lyft and schedules the delivery. Some of the contributors so far have been the Churchill County Credit Union and Red Door Salon.
Butz says she plans to donate 20 percent of the profits to local animal shelters.
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March 31 Baker Hughes Inc :
* Company, GE and certain subsidiaries of company amended certain provisions of transaction agreement as of March 27, 2017 - SEC filing
* Transaction agreement with GE amended to provide for increase size of board of Bear Newco Inc from nine to eleven directors
* Transaction agreement with GE amended to also increase number of co's designees to board of directors of New Baker Hughes from 4 to 5
* Transaction agreement with GE amended to increase number of GE's designees to board of directors of New Baker Hughes from 5 to 6 Source text : (bit.ly/2opMZ4f) Further company coverage:
S&S Marine Services is located near Crystal Beach and is your one stop shop for any boat repar service. Crystal beach is perfectly named after it's white sandy shoreline, matching that of its Caribbean sisters. The town is perfectly unique with its old fashioned, quaint feel. There's only around 1,200 people that live here and some of the streets still remained unpaved, covered in seashells. Here you'll find a beautiful pier and in the evening, locals alike will gather to watch the sunset. It's purely magnificent! The sand here reflects the sun's rays so it remains cool and doesn't burn your feet. It was originally a fishing village so make sure you fit in time to set a line or two! You can fish straight from the beautiful beach or opt to stand out on the Crystal Beach pier where you'll be greeted by local birds looking for a spare fish. It's one of the most popular fishing spots in this small community.
HELENA — Three people, including a baby, were killed and two others were injured in a two-vehicle crash east of East Helena.
The Montana Highway Patrol says a blown tire caused the pickup to cross the center line at about 1 p.m. Sunday and collide with an oncoming car. The patrol says the crash killed a 36-year-old man from Belgrade and a 24-year-old woman and an 11-month-old girl, both from Gallatin Gateway.
Two Billings residents, a 44-year-old woman and a 54-year-old man, were in the pickup. They were taken to the hospital in Helena.
The names of the victims have not been released.
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* CBRC APPROVED ‍APPOINTMENT QUALIFICATIONS OF FU DONG AS NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SUN QIANG AS EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The three CSR videos will be out over the next two days. The first being the WWE roster changes and possibility of both world titles moving to one show. Here’s an excerpt of some of what was said: Juice, did you like the lack of rules and explanation like they’ve done in the past with the draft? Juice Springsteen: Yeah, it was just like the Janela spring break cluster f***. Stuff was just happening. They coped it. Joey Janela started it. Virgil could have been on any brand I would have been excited. They randomly announced things on website. At end of the show they said Rusev is on the other show. Justin LaBar: Even as good as SmackDown has been, I would not be shocked since Brock Lesnar could be gone for a while that the WWE championship also goes to RAW and that leaves the United States title to have some prominence on SmackDown. I mean AJ Styles is the No. 1 contender for that title. For more on the debate, watch the video below:
Road To Jerusalem has released the video for the track “Widowmaker”, which is also the first single from the upcoming album. The video is directed by the talented Mariam Zakarian.
Road To Jerusalem, the international project featuring drummer Per Møller Jensen (The Haunted, Invocater, Konkhra), bassist Andreas Holma (Hypocrisy, Scar Symmetry, Soilwork), guitarist Michael Skovbakke (Konkhra) and vocalist Josh Tyree, The band´s debut album is expected in March 2nd, 2018 and is mixed by the critically acclaimed producer Tue Madsen (Rob Halford, Meshuggah, Heaven Shall Burn).
Road To Jerusalem will be touring in 2018 and new concerts are constantly added. They will among other be supporting Orphaned Land on the second leg of their upcoming European Tour in March.
THE CHILDREN OF THE ETERNAL NOW HAVE NO HISTORY: ‘Call Of Duty’ Makers Remove Swastika From ‘Historical’ Video Game.
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Bitcoin has spent the past eight years on the sidelines of international finance. It’s been mocked and ridiculed by some of the biggest financial minds out there. And now, bitcoin is going mainstream as bitcoin futures contracts on some of the largest U …
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Pleasant Grove Baptist Preschool to hold Open House
Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Preschool will be having an Open House on Monday, May 1 from 1:15- 2:15pm in the fellowship hall at the back of the church. The church is located at 3885 Roan Creek Road, (Hwy. 167)/ Applications for the 2017-2018 school year will be available. For more information you may call the church office at 727-6805. Preschool operates on Mondays and Wednesdays from 7:30 until 2:00.
Winning numbers drawn in 'Midday Daily 3' game
DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday afternoon's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Midday Daily 3" game were:
3-7-7
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AUSTIN, Texas — A Ford Explorer SUV that the auto company repaired for a return to service with the Austin police department has again been pulled off the street because exhaust containing carbon monoxide was seeping into it.
Interim Police Chief Brian Manley said that during a Friday test of three SUVs repaired by Ford Motor Company, one tested positive for carbon monoxide. The officer driving it was treated but didn’t require hospitalization.
The story was first reported by The Austin-American Statesman. A police department spokeswoman confirmed the chief’s comments for The Associated Press.
Austin pulled nearly 400 Explorers off patrol in July because of carbon monoxide concerns. Police departments across the country use Explorers and several have also pulled them off the road. Ford has said it is looking into the problem.
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No. 5 Penn State (11-2, 8-1 Big Ten) vs. No. 9 USC (9-3, 7-2 Pac-12)
When: 5 p.m., tonight
Where: Rose Bowl Stadium
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Rural living with convenient location at the top of Maui Meadows!! This two story home has the main living upstairs along with the master bedroom/bath and two additional bedrooms and second bath. The large kitchen has lots of work space and a good size dining area. The spacious living room and master bedroom both open out to an extended covered deck. There are high open bean ceilings and a skylight too. Downstairs has two bedrooms, one bath and a family room that opens out to the patio and large back yard. Downstairs also has a good size laundry/work room plus another storage room that could be a great office too. Lots of options for the extended ohana. Private and quiet setting! The home has a PV system (owned) with car charging and hot water solar too. There is a detached two bedroom, one bath cottage that also has PV and hot water solar! This is a great opportunity to get into Maui Meadows! Being sold AS IS.
Thanks to LeBron James and DeMarcus Cousins, the 2018 NBA free agency period has gotten off to an incredible start. James going to Los Angeles was a surprise, but in many ways it feels like a good fit. Cousins going to Golden State however shocked everybody. Can anyone stop the dominant Warriors?
Beyond those big names at the top, this is an incredibly deep free-agent class. With most teams struggling to find cap room, the market could get really interesting this summer.
Now that free agency has started, keep checking back to see where the top players have signed.
There had been friction between BJP and CPM ranks for a while at Mukkattukara, where the incident happened. The BJP made its strike call on Monday morning, which caught many office-goers and others unawares when they set off for work on Monday morning.
An F-35 flight simulator sits dormant during a media event at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Feb. 15, 2017. The media event was put together as an opportunity for local Japanese reporters to get a first-hand look at how the simulators train pilots and enhance readiness. The simulators increase safety, proficiency and allow pilots to dynamically train without placing additional mechanical stress on the aircraft leading to safer flights. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Abrego)
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April 6 Empire Resorts Inc:
* Montreign Operating Company - has entered into a license agreement to rebrand Montreign Resort Casino a resorts world property
* Montreign Operating Company - license agreement grants moc right to use "resorts world" and "genting" brand names, marks and logos
* Montreign Operating Company - co will continue to operate resort casino, with casino scheduled to open to public in march 2018 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
A warning has been issued about a WHEELBARROW on the M5 motorway in Devon.
Reports are in that the small, self-propelled vehicle, is sat in lane two near Junction 29, Exeter.
Traffic alerts have warned drivers to take care when approaching.
Other issues affecting traffic this morning include a crash on the A361 in Braunton.
It is partially blocked after a crash involving one vehicle near Heanton Hill Lane, on the roundabout.
Police are at the scene.
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SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Fletcher Magee scored 22 points and grabbed four rebounds and Wofford beat Johnson & Wales (NC) of the USCAA 104-45 on Saturday night.
Magee was 8 of 10 from the field including 4 of 5 from 3-point range for the Terriers (6-4). Donovan Theme-Love added 15 points and three assists, Nathan Hoover had 13 points and Tray Hallowell chipped in 10.
The team averaged 63 per cent shooting from the field compared to 33 per cent for Johnson & Wales and had a 39-22 rebounding edge. The Terriers were 20 of 34 (59 per cent) from beyond the arc.
Magee and Trevor Stumpe traded 3-pointers to open the Wofford scoring and Theme-Love’s 3 capped the 21-6 start and the Terriers built it into a 50-10 advantage at intermission. They dropped 13 3-pointers in the second half as they cruised to the win.
Majerle Poole scored 21 points to lead the Wildcats.
During his Margaret River Semifinal against Kolohe Andino, Filipe Toledo walked out of the water with a bloody foot, and honest to goodness, I thought a shark had stolen one of Filipe’s toes, that bright red suit like a tiny matador’s cape for hordes of toro-like sharks among the chum. But it was merely a reef scuff, and the toes feel fine, as you can see, because the airs in Filipe’s freesurfing sessions around West Oz (filmed and edited by Bruno Baroni) are plenty whippy and brisk.
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Saudi Arabia will develop 30 solar and wind projects over the next 10 years as part of the kingdom's $50 billion program to boost power generation and cut its oil consumption. The world's biggest exporter of crude oil will produce 10 percent of its power from renewables by 2023, Energy Minister Khalid Al-Falih said Monday at a conference in Riyadh.
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NEW DELHI, April 10 SAIC Motor Corp has not signed any formal agreement with General Motors to take over the latter's car plant in the western Indian state of Gujarat, the Chinese automaker said in a statement on Monday.
SAIC has signed a term sheet to evaluate buying the plant but the deal is subject to General Motors securing all government approvals and settling pending labour issues, SAIC's chief India representative, P Balendran said in the statement.
General Motors has two plants in India and it said in 2015 it planned to stop production at one of its plants in Halol town in Gujarat state as it consolidates operations at one location. SAIC has been in discussion to buy this plant.
"S‎AIC's decision to enter into the Indian market remains unchanged and the company continues to evaluate various options to set up a car manufacturing plant in India as early as possible," Balendran said. (Reporting by Aditi Shah; Editing by Swati Bhat)
Right-hander Alex Reyes was activated from the 60-day disabled list (Source: KFVS)
The St. Louis Cardinals played the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday afternoon, May 30.
The Cardinals activated Alex Reyes who pitched four innings allowing three hits and zero runs in four innings.
Brewers Christian Yelich drove in the first run in the fifth on a fielder's choice (1-0 Brewers).
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Cardinals' Harrison Badar homered in the 7th to tie it up 1-1.
Tommy Pham helps the Cardinals take the lead with a sac fly in the fifth, scoring Dexter Fowler (2-1 Cardinals).
Christian Yelich tied thing up in the seventh with a solo home run 2-2.
Orlando Arcia singled in a run in the seventh to give Brewers the 3-2 lead.
Cardinals fall 3-2 as the Brewers wins the series.
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MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (AP) — Willie Conner scored 22 points, and CJ Massinburg had six of his 20 points in the final minute to help Buffalo pull away and beat Central Michigan 99-93 on Tuesday night for its fifth straight win.
Central Michigan’s Braylon Rayson made two free throws and then converted a 4-point play to tie the game at 93 with 1:19 remaining. Massinburg answered with a jumper with 43 seconds to go, and Marcus Keene missed a jumper on the Chippewas’ next possession. Blake Hamilton grabbed the rebound and Massinburg shot 4 of 4 from the line to seal it.
Conner was 7 of 13 from the floor and made four 3-pointers. Massinburg was 5-of-13 shooting, made three 3s and all seven free-throw attempts for Buffalo (14-12, 8-5 Mid-American Conference), who had six score in double figures.
Rayson scored 28 points to lead Central Michigan (16-10, 6-7). Keene added 27 points, and is now the program’s single-season scoring leader with 775.
All candidates for the seat — currently held by longtime Rep. Dana Rohrabacher (R-Costa Mesa), who is running for reelection this year — have been invited.
OTTAWA — Federal officials have rejected requests from more than 1,500 organizations for funding through the government's premier summer jobs program, a 12-fold increase since the Liberals added new criteria for funding that have drawn the ire of faith-based groups.
Last year, the government rejected 126 applications for a variety of reasons, such as not meeting funding requirements or missing details on their forms.
This year, officials have rejected 1,561 applications for the same reasons, but also for objecting to the wording of a new declaration that required jobs to be funded, as well as the main activities of groups themselves, to respect reproductive rights.
The government said it added the requirement in response to concerns officials heard that funding through the popular jobs program had gone toward paying for students to protest outside abortion clinics or create and distribute graphic anti-abortion pamphlets.
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A rifle-wielding attacker opened fire on Republican lawmakers at a congressional baseball practice Wednesday, wounding House GOP Whip Steve Scalise of Louisiana and several others as congressmen and aides dove for cover. The assailant, prepared with "a lot of ammo," fought a gun battle with police before he, too, was shot and later died. Scalise dragged ...
CHICAGO — Right-hander Carl Edwards Jr. was activated from the bereavement list by the Chicago Cubs ahead of Monday night's series opener against Milwaukee.
Edwards has pitched 4 2/3 scoreless innings in five appearances, allowing one hit, walking three and striking out four. He was placed on the bereavement list on Friday and missed three games.
The new Lilly Pulitzer for Pottery Barn collection has arrived and it’s the stuff that preppy home decor dreams are made of
Just launched last week, a new venture between Lilly Pulitzer and Pottery Barn makes for a perfectly preppy home décor collaboration. Plus, it’s the first time that all three of Pottery Barn’s brands (Pottery Barn, PBteen, and Pottery Barn Kids) have simultaneously released coordinating collections, giving customers the opportunity to create a seamless look throughout the home.
The cheery collections feature signature Lilly hand-painted prints and introduce new artwork designed in celebration of the exclusive collaboration. With great items for nursery, children, and teens (think oh-so-sweet crib quilts, chic throw pillows, and even a pop-up tent for outdoors), this new collab is perfect for adding summer flare to your little ones’ spaces.
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SAN DIEGO (KUSI) — A police dog that was stabbed twice during a foot chase in North Park was recovering Wednesday, authorities said.
The dog, Max, accompanied San Diego police officers to an area near the intersection of 30th Street and Lincoln Avenue after someone reported a man acting strangely shortly after 11:30 p.m. Tuesday. The suspect pulled a knife on officers and ran, according to police.
Officers gave chase and sicced Max on the suspect a few blocks away on Grim Avenue. The suspect stabbed the dog twice after he was bitten, according to San Diego police.
Mark Delacruz, 33, tried to run off again, but was taken into custody shortly afterward in the 3600 block of Grim Avenue. He was treated at a hospital before he was booked into jail, police said.
Max was treated for his wounds at a veterinary hospital and has since been released, according to police.
While Ave Maria's Women's basketball season is over, Katie Ringdahl will still be recognized long after the clock struck zero on the Gyrenes season.
Ringdahl was selected to a team of only 10 student-athletes in the country to the WBCA AllState Good Works Team.
The team recognizes student-athletes who make an exceptional contribution to the community.
Ringdahl certainly fits that bill. She spends anywhere from 20-60 hours a week volunteering in Immokalee.
She began with the group Young Life when she was in 7th grade and has never stopped.
Through Young Life, Katie visits high school and middle schools in Immokalee helping tutor students and help them with reach their academic and spiritual goals.
Katie will be honored for her hard work during half time of Women's Final Four Championship game in Dallas on April 2nd.
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Air France unions must realize the damage they are doing to their company, which declared the cost of their strikes through mid-April was €220 million ($272 million). But do they understand how much they are jeopardizing their own futures and those of the other non-striking employees who make up the majority of Air France’s workforce?... More
DENVER -- The San Diego Padres have placed first baseman Eric Hosmer on the family medical leave list.
In addition, the team selected the contract of left-hander Eric Lauer from Triple-A El Paso. He will start Tuesday night against the Colorado Rockies.
To make room for Lauer, San Diego designated lefty Buddy Baumann for assignment.
Lauer was a first-round pick of the Padres in 2016. He was 2-1 with a 3.00 ERA in three starts for El Paso. Lauer tied a career high with 10 strikeouts on April 15 against Las Vegas.
Sarah And Vinnie’s Full Show Podcast: 8.14.2017
Today on Sarah and Vinnie’s Full Show Podcast:
6-7am –Judge dismisses radio DJ’s case against Taylor Swift, girl claims Justin Bieber slid into her gym’s DMs to ask about her, Charlottesville and the revival of racism, Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch sits during national anthem at preseason NFL game, and how often people have sex!
7-8am –Tom Cruise gets injured while performing his own stunts, Netflix has signed Shonda Rhimes to a multi-year production deal, an unmanned Falcon 9 rocket is scheduled to blast off from Florida’s Kennedy Space Center, and creepy air drops!
8-9am –Fiona Apple reaches out to Sinead O’Connor after distressing video, and things Americans do that people in other countries find weird!
9-10am – Vinnie reads your contributions via text!
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MOSCOW, July 4 (Reuters) - A 63-year old local resident was killed and three other people were hospitalised after a car mounted a pavement and hit pedestrians in the World Cup host city of Sochi, police said on Wednesday.
Police told Reuters they were investigating the incident and that initial signs suggested the driver had fallen asleep at the wheel.
Russia is currently hosting the soccer World Cup in 11 host cities, including Sochi. (Reporting by Polina Nikolskaya, Vladimir Soldatkin and Christian Lowe; writing by Tom Balmforth; editing by Jack Stubbs)
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Volunteer fire departments in Raleigh County participated in a county-wide toy drive for next weekend's annual Christmas event.
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A 56-year-old woman has died following a head-on collision in Scotchfort, P.E.I.
The RCMP and emergency crews responded to the scene on Route 2 around 2:30 p.m. Sunday.
Police say a Mount Stewart woman died after her vehicle collided head-on with a vehicle travelling in the opposite direction.
Five people in the other vehicle were taken to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The cause of the collision is under investigation.
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Survivors who fled down the smoke and fire-filled central staircase – the only staircase in the tower block – told of the “hell on earth” of stepping over bodies to make their way to safety.
The fire had broken out at just before 1am at the 24-storey tower block in an impoverished neighbourhood in Britain’s wealthiest borough. More than 600 people were living in 120 flats in the block. Their escape route was a single staircase at the building’s centre.
The cause of the fire will be subject to a lengthy investigation but one survivor said it had begun on the fourth floor, the result of a fridge that exploded.
Aalya Moses’s doorbell rang at about 12.50am. It was her neighbour in flat 16, banging on the door. “He was shouting that his flat was on fire,” she said. She raced out the building.
A 19-year-old man has been charged in the shooting death of an 11-year-old Chicago girl.
April 24 (Reuters) - Verizon Communications Inc, the No. 1 U.S. wireless carrier, reported a 32 percent rise in quarterly profit on Tuesday, helped by gains from U.S. tax reforms.
Net income attributable to Verizon rose to $4.55 billion, or $1.11 per share, in the first quarter ended March 31 from $3.45 billion, or 85 cents per share, a year earlier.
Verizon said it lost 24,000 phone subscribers who pay a monthly bill on a net basis. (Reporting by Shariq Khan in Bengaluru; Editing by Anil D’Silva)
Rep. Tom Cole, R-Okla., weighs in on President Trump's refusal to release his tax returns and his administration's decision to not make visitor logs public.
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LANCASTER, LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa.- A South Carolina man is set to spend up to 44 years in prison after opening fire on a busy Lancaster city street at his brother's funeral. Lovelle Weaver was convicted of aggravated assault and multiple other charges for shooting at a fleeing male outside his brother's funeral at Bethel AME Church on East Strawberry Street in October 2015.
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Mzvee rocking the stage at the #Muselive16
Media outfit MUSE Africa’s much anticipated #MuseLive16 concert came off at the World Trade Centre (Accra) on Sunday January 1, with exciting performances from MzVee, Haywaya, Feli Nuna, Edem, Joey B, Kwamz and Flava, Ko-jo Cue, Tee Phlow, Medikal, and Sister Derbie.
The maiden edition, the concert was also graced by such esteemed personnel as veteran dancehall act and High Grade Family frontman Samini, actor James Gardiner, and comedian DKB.
It was hosted by Live FM’s Antoine Mensah, and Y FM’s Ogee The MC, with music from Vision DJ, Mic Smith, and Nii Ayi Tagoe.
Let me tell you how it will be. There’s one for Wright, a win for me.
Breakfast at Fenway and it looked like the Red Sox might be done before the faithful could get their bacon down. Early shenanigans from funnyman Steven Wright, but he settled nicely and pitched into the seventh inning. The Sawx put up four and held on to nail down another Patriots Day victory, enabling Stitches to boost his tax return to 395 corleones.
We’ll follow the Giants to K.C. after they dropped two of three to the Rockies; helping Colorado to the top of the NL West. Matt Cain, the No. 5 man in what has been a weak rotation, returns to the hill after picking up his first W since last summer. Surrendered one run in five-plus against the D’Backs. 20 units says Cain and the Giants put an end to the suddenly resurgent Royals’ four-game win streak.
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People may have been confused about Plaid Cymru's stance on opposing Welsh Labour, Plaid leader Leanne Wood has said.
She spoke as Plaid announced it was walking away from a co-operation deal with the governing party, known as the compact.
A two-year budget deal, that will allow Labour's spending plans to clear the assembly, remains in place.
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — A capital murder charge has been dismissed against a North Texas man in the death of his 2-year-old daughter, after prosecutors learned her then-5-year-old brother said he caused her death.
Anthony Michael Sanders was accused of smothering his daughter, Ellie Mae, at their home in the Fort Worth suburb of Watauga in 2015. Investigators believed Sanders held his hand over her mouth out of anger for her interrupting his computer games.
Jailed since April 2016, Sanders denied responsibility. He said he found his daughter not breathing after his son reported she wouldn’t wake up.
The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports prosecutors recently learned the boy told his mother he was responsible. Investigators say the boy cried as he told them he accidentally rolled a heavy pillow onto his sister’s face while they played and it was too heavy for him to move.
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Ross spoke with Business Insider this past week to promote his best selling book, Slobberknocker: My Life In Wrestling …
“The world has an interesting way of forgiving others. The guy paid his price. He had a trial. He lost jobs. He had a court case. I don’t know what more he needs to do. And why are we his judge and jury? If I were there, I would encourage that development. I don’t know what Terry – Hulk Hogan is able to do physically. I know he’s still training. He’s about my age – 64, but he’s in really good shape. He looks awesome. So, I would say that Hulk is – there’s a ticket for Hulk to punch somewhere to get back in WWE, at least on a reoccurring role-type basis, in my opinion.”
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A home in the 900 block of West Ninth Street in Johnston City was damaged by fire last night.
Fire fighters from Johnston City, Pittsburg and Herrin battled the blaze, which started about 9 p.m.
Gunmen kill anti-Taliban Sikh activist in Pakistan
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Police in Pakistan say gunmen riding on a motorcycle have shot and killed a human rights activist in the northwestern city of Peshawar.
Charanjit Singh, 52, was a well-known member of the country's minority Sikh community and an outspoken critic of the Taliban.
Local police chief Shaukat Khan said Singh was killed at a shop on Tuesday. His funeral was held Wednesday.
Singh's family in recent years had migrated to Peshawar from the Khyber tribal region, where he had been a vocal supporter of the military's efforts to crack down on Islamic extremists.
Most Sikhs went to India during the 1947 partition, with only a few thousand remaining in Pakistan.
A Wheatbelt man has been charged after sexually assaulting a 10-year-old girl at his home in Narrogin.
Police spokesman Adam Brouwer said police claim the 40-year-old man sexually assaulted the girl - who is known to the man - over two years between January 2014 and December 2015.
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Narrogin detectives charged the man with indecent dealing of a child under 13 years and will face Narrogin Magistrates Court on Tuesday.
AAP’s former Delhi unit head, Dilip Pandey, tweeted to AAP’s Rajasthan unit in-charge Kumar Vishwas asking him “why he criticises Congress leaders, but backs away from taking a dig at those from the BJP”. Pandey was referring to a speech made by Vishwas at the Rajasthan volunteers’ meet last week, where he said that the party will contest elections in Rajasthan with a constructive agenda, and not one where the “Maharani” (Vasundhara Raje) will be personally targeted.
“When speaking at the volunteers’ meet, he said there would be no attack on Raje. Then why attack others?” Pandey said. Vishwas could not be contacted despite repeated attempts.
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Scores of people had their red, white and blue patriotism and love on display for Philadelphia's annual Independence Day Parade. The parade marched by Independence Hall and featured many cultural groups.
Taxation With Representation: Fenwick, Morgan, Sidley
Law360, New York (February 2, 2018, 2:16 PM EST) -- In this week’s Taxation With Representation, SAP closed a $2.4 billion deal for Callidus, Dr Pepper Snapple and Keurig merged to create an $11 billion powerhouse and WestRock bought KapStone for $4.9 billion.
SAP Snags Calif. Cloud Tech Co. Worth $2.4 Billion
A subsidiary of European software company SAP SE has purchased a California technology company specializing in cloud-based sales and marketing solutions with a $2.4 billion enterprise value, the company said Tuesday.
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The Dallas Mavericks have come around and begun to make a postseason push, while the Celtics continue to roll as winners of 9 of its past 10 and possessors of the second-best record in the Eastern Conference. Boston is 14-11 on the road this season and will enter Dallas as 2-point favorites in NBA action at 7:30 PM on NBA League Pass.
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(CNN) Twenty-two years ago, Joseph Bitetto's mother went into labor prematurely. EMTs raced to her home, administered first aid and rushed her to the hospital.
"There was blood everywhere, on the ground, on the toilet... My mom was bleeding out profusely," Bitetto told CNN. "If the EMTs didn't act accordingly and fast, she was in danger and I was in danger."
Both mother and child survived. Bitetto's grateful father thanked the doctors and police. But in the mist of chaos, he never got a chance to thank the medics.
Bitetto is now an EMT himself. And when he walked on to the stage last week to receive his diploma from the New York Fire Department, he finally met the man who saved his life.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — A 26-year-old Colorado woman has been sentenced to eight years in prison for leaving her two young children locked in a bedroom for days while she traveled out of state in March 2017.
Kanesha Godin of Fountain was sentenced Friday for felony child abuse.
Prosecutors say she asked a fellow Fort Carson soldier to check in on and feed the children — ages 3 and 4 — once a day.
The friend, Victoria Louis, said she believed she was giving a baby sitter a break and would lock the children back in the bedroom when she left. Louis was sentenced to 30 days in jail for failing to report the situation.
Police found the children in a dark, hot bedroom with feces spread throughout the room and on themselves. The children were turned over to their father.
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Lee Canyon announced its summer season opening just in time for Memorial Day weekend.
Kick off the unofficial start of summer on Friday, May 25 with an 18-hole disc golf course, Onewheel tours, archery, a mini skateboard ramp, and mountain biking on the nearby Bristlecone Trail, a release said. Since temperatures are cooler, add hiking to the list of activities at Lee Canyon.
Lee Canyon is open Friday through Sunday, Memorial Day and Labor Day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
For season passes and additional information, visit the Lee Canyon website.
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BEIJING—As U.S. and China gear up to slap each other with tariffs, an unexpected question is confounding the Chinese leadership: Who gets to strike first?
In response to the Trump administration’s plan to impose tariffs on $34 billion of Chinese products starting at 12:01 a.m. Friday in Washington, China pledged to retaliate with levies of the same value at the same time. Because Beijing is 12 time zones ahead of the U.S. East Coast, China planned to put its tariffs into effect 12 hours before the U.S.’s hit, 12:01 a.m. in...
This image provided by Santee Cooper shows James Brogdon Jr. Brogdon Jr. was named interim president and CEO of Santee Cooper by the utility’s board Friday, Oct. 6, 2017. He worked for Santee Cooper for nearly a decade as a corporate lawyer and executive vice president before retiring in 2014. He also is a former state Circuit Court judge. Santee Cooper via AP)
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This evening event is FREE and open to the public.
Portfolio walks are the perfect opportunity to show and see work with fellow photographers in a casual setting, and they’re also a great chance to meet and get to know Filter Photo’s portfolio reviewers outside the pressure of a formal review.
Come to Filter’s 2017 Portfolio Walk on Saturday, September 23rd for an evening of conversation and exchange. Photographers, Festival VIPs, and the general public will all have a chance to socialize, win raffle prizes, and meet the amazing sponsors who have helped support this year’s Festival.
All Filter attendees registered for portfolio reviews are invited to reserve table space at the annual Portfolio Walk. This year’s walk will again feature voting and a People’s Choice Award.
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If you've ridden the lower Four Mile Run Trail in the last 6 months, you've surely noticed the work going on there as part of the demonstration project for the Four Mile Run Restoration , primarily because of the detour . The restoration is meant to improve the stream's water quality and recreation potential as defined in the 2006 Four Mile Run Master Plan .
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Anthony Roth Costanzo, countertenor
This vocal music concert contrasts Handel’s exquisite baroque music and electrifying vocal works by Philip Glass. The performance features the 15-member Les Violons du Roy and countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo. Taking its name from the renowned string orchestra of the court of the French kings, Les Violons du Roy specializes in the vast repertoire of music for chamber orchestra, performed in the stylistic manner most appropriate to each era. Costanzo began performing professionally at the age of 11 and has appeared since in opera, concert, recital, film, and on Broadway. According to Quebec City newspaper "Le Soleil," “Costanzo and the Violons du Roy have offered a unique, refined, and explosive concert…. Their sublime interpretation of Handel’s music and galvanizing works of Philip Glass gave us a tingling in the chest. We felt them resonate long after we left the concert hall.”
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Wilcombe Primary School’s summer fete will help towards big improvements across the school playing fields.
The event on Saturday, May 19, saw hundreds enjoy a fun filled afternoon in the sunshine.
Emily Way from the school said: “We’re really pleased with the turnout we have seen lots of new faces and families that we’ve welcomed today. We have been preparing this for two months and preparations behind the scenes have been going on for ages.
“Money raised will be used for big improvements across the grounds. We really want to improve the children’s experiences at lunch and break time by building some climbing equipment at the back, a running track at the front so anything that helps towards that is a good thing.”
Police say a mother with two small children in her vehicle was drunk when she caused a fiery crash that sent her kids and a teen driving a second vehicle to the hospital.
Oakland County Sheriff’s says the 28-year-old mother caused the crash shortly after midnight Saturday in Oxford Township.The woman’s vehicle crossed the center line into oncoming traffic on Lapeer Road and crashed into an SUV driven by a 19-year-old woman.
The impact of the crash flipped the truck, which burst into flames. Two people who were nearby pulled the teenager from the burning vehicle.
The teen was airlifted to Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak where she is in critical condition.
The drunk driver’s two children were also injured.
Her 7-year-old son was listed in critical condition. A 5-year-old daughter was listed in stable condition.
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#Fireworks are illegal in the City of Los Angeles and even small ones can cause a lot of damage.
This watermelon was completely destroyed by a firework the size of a stick of gum.
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Mexico's governmental human rights agency says municipal police were complicit in at least 38 abductions and killings in the town of Allende in northern Coahuila state, near the U.S. border.
The National Human Rights Commission issued a recommendation Monday calling on authorities to make amends to the victims' families and ensure they could return to Allende.
The commission said the Zetas drug cartel carried out the killings "with the authorization, support or acquiescence" of local police.
From March 18-20 of 2011, the Zetas sent gunmen and local police to round up everyone who shared a certain last name in the town. They were punishing someone they believed had betrayed them.
The precise number of people who disappeared is unknown, but estimates vary from a few dozen to several hundred.
We went into tonight's Bachelor in Paradise premiere thinking of only one thing.
How would they deal with Corinne and DeMario? How much would they show? How much of a damper would that incident put on the rest of the season? And how much of that damper would be totally deserved?
Then, after a super melodramatic intro from Chris Harrison all alone on the set, the cast started arriving on the beach, and it was easy to get back into what made this show fun in the first place: the editing the personalities. When stupid fun is happening, it's just a stupidly fun show, and when you get to the point where a tear nearly escapes your eye when the bartender retires, you're clearly in for the long haul right?
So yeah, we had some fun, but that doesn't mean we didn't spend all that fun waiting for the fun to inevitably end. Let's talk about some of the fun, shall we?
Brassard scored a goal and added a pair of helpers in Thursday's season opener against the Capitals.
Quite the season debut for the former Ranger, who didn't play in any preseason games due to a shoulder injury. Brassard failed to really impress in his first year with Ottawa, but he's off to a fantastic start in his second campaign. Skating on the second line with Mark Stone, Brassard could pile on some decent numbers this season. Just three years removed from a 40-assist campaign, Brassard makes for a prime bounce-back candidate this year.
Two people were killed on Monday when a suicide bomber attacked a mosque in far northern Cameroon, a region that has been shaken by attacks blamed on Nigeria’s Boko Haram jihadists, sources said.
“A suicide bomber blew himself up this morning in a mosque in Kerawa,” on the border with Nigeria, a regional security official reached by AFP said.
“Two civilians and the bomber were killed,” the source said, confirming an account by an eyewitness, who said the event took place shortly after morning prayers, when the mosque was relatively empty.
Boko Haram’s insurgency, begun in 2009, has progressively spread from Nigeria to Cameroon, Niger and Chad.
Overall, it has left at least 20,000 people dead and more than 2.6 million others homeless.
The death toll in Cameroon is around 2,000 while about 170,000 have been displaced, according to the Brussels-based research organisation the International Crisis Group (ICG).
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Halifax Regional Police continue to investigate the murder of a well-known basketball player a year after his death.
Police responded to a home in the 6900 block of Cook Avenue in Halifax around 7:55 p.m. on April 17, 2016.
When officers arrived, they found the body of 29-year-old Tyler Bradley Richards inside the home. His death has been ruled a homicide.
Richards played basketball at St. Francis Xavier University from 2004 to 2009 and went on to play for the former Halifax Rainmen.
His homicide is part of the province’s Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes program, which offers up to $150,000 for information that leads to an arrest and conviction in certain cases.
Police say they believe there are people who have information that could help solve Richards’ murder, and they are asking those people to come forward.
Friendswood Police say they arrested a former bank employee who had piles of bank loan applications and supplies to make credit cards.
Miranda Fisher Anderson, 39, of San Antonio, was stopped Sunday in the 400 block of North Friendswood Drive for driving with an invalid license plate.
Friendswood Police say during Anderson's arrest, they found completed loan applications from BBVA customers, blank checks, printers to make fake credit cards and checks, and blank bank cards.
Anderson was charged with fraudulent use or possession of identifying information.
Her bond was set at $20,000.
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Host Paul Martin introduced guest Jackie, who had brought the small item to the auction at Peterborough Cathedral hoping to earn a bit of extra cash.
She was thrilled when the fan was given a valuation of £200-300 but was overcome with emotion when she found she would be taking home a much bigger chunk of money.
As the item went up for auction, Paul explained: "We got a valuation of £200-300 and the senior valuator here said she completely agrees with it.
"There's a lot of Chinese and eastern artefacts in the sale, which are bringing in overseas buyers so we could have a big surprise on our hands."
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Stanton Glantz, a professor at the medical school at the University of California, San Francisco, and a tobacco researcher, has been accused of sexual harassment in a new lawsuit filed with the San Francisco Superior Court.
Eunice Neeley, who worked at UC San Francisco’s Center for Tobacco Control Research and Education with Glantz as her adviser, says in the lawsuit that Glantz "leered at her breasts," among other inappropriate gazing at her body, made sexual and racist remarks on the job, and used his status to intimidate students.
In a statement, Glantz denied “every claim reported to be included in this lawsuit,” according to the San Francisco Examiner.
UC San Francisco is also named in the suit. The university is accused of failing to protect Neeley and others after the alleged harassment was reported.
The university in March launched an investigation into Glantz, which has not yet been completed. Glantz said he has been cooperating with that investigation.
Rabat, April 24 (IANS/MAP) Morocco’s annual International Agriculture Fair kicked off on Tuesday in the northern city of Meknes with the participation of nearly 70 countries.
Held under the theme “Logistics and Agricultural Markets,” the 13th edition of the fair covered an area of 181,000 square metres.
With the participation of some 1,400 exhibitors, the fair was expected to attract over 850,000 visitors. The Netherlands was the guest of honour of 2018 fair that will run til Sunday.
Since its inception in 2016, the fair in Morocco has been an opportunity to showcase agricultural products, promote transfer of latest agricultural technologies and boost agricultural cooperation among countries, especially Mediterranean and African countries.
In 2017, the fair attracted nearly 1 million visitors and witnessed the signing of 22 agreements.
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Dec 25, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving makes the winning shot against Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson at Quicken Loans Arena. Cleveland defeats Golden State 109-108.
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China Aircraft Leasing Company (CALC) announced (14-Jun-2017) it entered into an aircraft purchase agreement with Boeing to acquire 50 737 MAX aircraft for the aggregate list price of approximately HKD45.3 billion (USD5.8 billion). The aircraft are expected to be delivered in stages through to 2023. This is CALC's first direct aircraft purchase from Boeing, and is expected to significantly expand and diversify the company's fleet portfolio and enable it to meet the rising demand for aircraft with greater efficiency. CALC currently owns a fleet of 87 aircraft. With this new order, CALC’s outstanding order book now consists of 139 aircraft (89 Airbus and 50 Boeing), putting the company on track to deliver a total of no less than 226 aircraft by 2023. [more - original PR I] [more - original PR II]
Police: Man, 18, shot to death in East Chatham
A man was shot to death Friday evening in the East Chatham neighborhood the South Side, police said.
The 18-year-old was found by unresponsive by officers about 4:45 p.m. in the 800 block of East 83rd Street, according to Chicago Police.
He suffered a gunshot wound to his chest and was taken to Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, where he died, police said.
The Cook County medical examiner’s office didn’t immediately confirm the fatality. Area South detectives were investigating.
WASHINGTON, April 24 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he and French President Emmanuel Macron could have an agreement soon on the Iran nuclear deal.
"I think we really had some substantive talks on Iran. And we're looking forward to doing something," Trump told reporters after a meeting at the White House with Macron. "We could have at least an agreement among ourselves very quickly. I think we're fairly close to understanding each other." (Reporting by Doina Chiacu Editing by Alistair Bell)
CHESAPEAKE, Va. – Chesapeake firefighters are responding to a rekindled fire at the IHOP on Taylor Road, across from Chesapeake Square Mall.
The call came in to dispatchers at 12:23 p.m. and units arrived on scene at 12:30 p.m.
An overnight fire destroyed the restaurant early Monday morning. Fire officials said the call reporting the fire came in around 2:30 a.m. Monday. When crews arrived at the scene, they found flames coming through the roof. The fire quickly spread through the business and forced firefighters to stay outside the building to battle the blaze.
Crews are still working to figure out what caused the first fire.
There are no reported injuries.
Image copyright Google Image caption The officers were called to Merlin Road in Farnborough in July
A man has been jailed for attacking two police officers as they attended a "domestic incident".
Christopher Benjamin, also known by the surname Buttling, 32, previously admitted two charges of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and one count of producing cannabis.
Police said the officers were injured after being called to Merlin Road in Farnborough, Hampshire on 12 July.
Benjamin, of Bell Court, Merlin Road, was sentenced to 11 years in prison.
The officers were taken to hospital - one with a cut to his shoulder, the other with a cut to his hand - and later discharged.
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CLEVELAND, Ohio -- FOX 8 has relaunched our missing persons segments with the help of Amanda Berry. We hope the segments will help loved ones reunite with their missing family members.
Shahameer Watson, 14, was last seen May 8 at his home on Cleveland's east side.
That day, he wore gray sweatpants, a blue T-shirt, a black hoodie and black Nike shoes.
He is 5'9" tall and weighs 135 pounds.
Anyone with information is asked to call Cleveland police at 216-623-3085.
You can see the daily missing persons segment with Amanda Berry on FOX 8 News at 6 a.m., 8 a.m., noon, 4 p.m., 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.
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A man is dead after his pickup crashed into a semi-trailer early Wednesday morning on northbound I-35 just north of the roadside park in Southern Bell County.
Officials said the crash occurred around 3:10 a.m.
According to Texas DPS, a 2012 Kenworth truck-tractor semi-trailer was parked on the east shoulder of the roadway. A 2015 Dodge pickup, driven 32-year-old James Arrick Jr., of Calvert, was traveling northbound when it drifted off the roadway and struck the rear of the TTST.
Arrick was pronounced dead at the scene.
The truck driver was uninjured.
No charges have been filed.
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Greece: Driver claims autopilot malfunction in Tesla crash
THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — Greek police say the driver of Tesla Model 3 claims the electric car's autopilot malfunctioned before he was involved in an accident in northern Greece.
A police official said Tuesday that no other vehicle was involved in the Friday night accident and no one was injured. The official says the driver, an American touring Europe, did not break any driving laws and passed a Breathalyzer test administered on the spot.
The accident happened on a highway outside the northern town of Florina. The local police official requested anonymity because he was not authorized to brief the media.
The driver, You You Xue, said in a social media posting that the car swerved suddenly off course at a fork while in autopilot mode.
May 3 Olin Corp:
* Olin announces first quarter 2017 earnings
* Q1 earnings per share $0.08
* Q1 sales $1.567 billion versus I/B/E/S view $1.44 billion
* Q1 earnings per share view $0.22 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Olin corp says reiterated full year 2017 adjusted ebitda forecast of $1 billion
* q2 2017 adjusted ebitda is forecast to improve slightly compared to q1 2017 levels
* expect improved performance from both epoxy and winchester in second half of 2017 compared to first half of year
* Olin corp says expect second half 2017 adjusted ebitda to be significantly stronger than first half 2017 levels
* second half 2017 epoxy results are expected to benefit from lower raw material costs than were experienced in q1
* Sees 2017 capital spending in $300 million to $350 million range
* In quarter,favorable results in chlor alkali products, vinyls were primarily result of higher than anticipated caustic soda,ethylene dichloride pricing Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Many of the challenges facing Kansas and the Wichita region in 2017 also existed last year. But the new year brings new hope for progress and improvement.
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A Taiwanese company that assembles Apple’s iPhones and other electronics is considering building a plant in Wisconsin that could employ thousands of people.
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They all took DNA tests to uncover their genealogies through Ancestry.com.
The test goes back between 500 and 1,000 years identifying ancestors.
Our Wayne Dawson thought he knew most of his heritage. But there were a few surprises!
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MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) - Tom Brady was intercepted twice by Xavien Howard and held without a third-down conversion Monday night, and the Miami Dolphins snapped the New England Patriots' eight-game winning streak with a surprising 27-20 victory.
The Dolphins (6-7) were 11-point underdogs at home, but they kept the Patriots (10-3) from clinching their ninth consecutive AFC East title _ at least for another week.
Brady went 24 for 43 for 233 yards and one touchdown. Miami sacked him twice and hit him five times, and held the Patriots to 25 yards rushing. New England was 0 for 11 on third down.
The Dolphins' Jay Cutler threw for 263 yards and three scores, including two to Jarvis Landry. Kenyan Drake had 114 yards rushing and 79 receiving.
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Residents across Kirkcaldy have reported being woken at around midnight last night, with loud bangs being heard all over town.
Some said the bangs were coming from the Templehall area, with others saying it sounded like Dysart or Ravenscraig Park.
Dog owners were among those affected as their pets were startled by the loud noises.
Residents have reported the sound as being like fireworks.
Some have questioned whether it was American ex-pats celebrating Fourth of July, the American Independence Day.
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Tribal Wellness Center Med Mal Suit Falls Short, Judge Says
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 3:36 PM EDT) -- The United States government shouldn’t have to face a medical malpractice lawsuit brought against a federally funded tribal wellness center over alleged botched root canal treatments, a California federal judge said Thursday, recommending the suit be tossed due to a lack of expert testimony.
U.S. Magistrate Judge Edmund F. Brennan issued a report and recommendations that said the lack of expert testimony supporting Jean Marc Van Den Heuvel’s allegations makes it impossible for the court to identify any negligence on the part of the wellness center...
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NATCHEZ, Miss. (AP) – A wildlife biologist is warning people not to feed a young bear that has been wandering the streets of one Mississippi city.
The Natchez Democrat reports local residents captured video of the black bear walking Sunday in downtown Natchez.
Bob Strader, who’s retired from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, says bears recently emerged from hibernation and this one is probably looking to establish a home range.
Strader says food left outside for stray cats could encourage the bear to become dependent on handouts – and that would bring “nothing good for people or the bear.”
The small-bear sighting comes less than two weeks after a bear weighing 468 pounds (212 kilograms) was struck and killed by a sport utility vehicle on a highway in nearby Wilkinson county.
Over 30 artists who work in a myriad of different art forms are showcasing their work this weekend during the citywide Reno Open Studios Tour.
Reno Open Studios provides unique ways to profile the exuberant art culture in the Truckee Meadows. On October 6, 7, and 8, you are encouraged to tour the many different art studios around town including ceramics and watercolors!
Click here for a map and description of each artist.
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Sheryl Crow will “make us happy” by releasing a new album in 2019, but the 56-year-old star says it will be her last album.
The yet-to-be titled album will have plenty of star power attached to it as well. Sheryl says that we can expect to hear collaborations with Stevie Nicks, Keith Richards, Don Henley, and St. Vincent. Crow shared the news on the Kyle Meredith With… podcast.
Worried that we won’t hear more music from the “Soak Up The Sun” singer after this album? Don’t fret. Crow says that albums are a bit of a dying art form because “people are more interested in singles.” So she plans on releasing new tracks after the album.
We don't know when the full album will drop, but we'll keep you posted.
SANAA, Yemen (AP) — The U.N. envoy to Yemen has expressed optimism after meeting with the top leader of the Houthi rebels in a bid to end the country's devastating civil war.
In a statement issued before his departure from the rebel-held capital, Sanaa, Martin Griffiths said the rebels expressed a "strong desire for peace" and discussed "concrete ideas for achieving peace," without elaborating.
He said he may meet with President Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi in the southern city of Aden.
A Saudi-led coalition allied with Hadi's internationally recognized government has been at war with the Houthis since 2015, and previous peace efforts have failed.
The U.N. hopes to prevent a full-scale coalition assault on the port city of Hodeida, a vital lifeline for a country already teetering on the brink of famine.
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NEW YORK -- President-elect Donald Trump is taking a dig at Rahm Emanuel, Chicago's mayor and President Barack Obama's former chief of staff, about the city's rising homicide tally.
The nation's third-largest city had 762 homicides in 2016 - the most in two decades and more than the largest cities, New York and Los Angeles, combined. The Chicago Police Department says the city had 1,100 more shootings last year than in 2015. The statistics have put Chicago at the center of a national dialogue about gun violence.
Trump noted the spike in shooting deaths on Twitter, writing Monday: "If Mayor can't do it he must ask for federal help!"
Emanuel did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Campbellsville University holds first of two Kids Colleges By Joan C. McKinney, director , Office of University Communications Food. Science.
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TORONTO — Ontario’s newly elected Progressive Conservative government has halted changes to sports and concert ticket price legislation that would have capped resale values for events across the province.
A spokesman for the Tories confirmed Wednesday that the law passed by the previous Liberal government to address escalating ticket prices will not immediately move ahead.
The Tories say the law attempted to put a cap on ticket resale prices but had no mechanisms to enforce the measure.
The new government, which was officially sworn in last Friday, says it will review the section of the consumer protection law that deals with ticket resale.
The law would have capped sports and concert ticket resale prices at 50 per cent above original face value.
It was set to come into effect on July 1.
Myrtle M. Willoughby, 83, died on Monday, Feb. 13th at her home in Bruce. She is survived by 3 sons and 2 daughters, Terry of Exland, Donald of Bruce, Thomas of San Diego, CA., Sandra Forbush of Oshkosh, Teresa Schaetzer of Sheboygan, her loving pet PUG Freddie, 12 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters, Goldie Johnson of Exland and Daisey Raymer of Holmen.
Funeral Services for Myrtle Willoughby will be held on Friday, Feb. 17th at 11 AM at the Nash-Jackan Funeral Home in Bruce with Rev. Mark Bartlett officiating. Burial will be in Windfall Cemetery in Exland. The Willoughby Family will receive friends at the Funeral Home on Thursday after 4 PM and on Friday for an hour prior to service time.
Toronto closer Roberto Osuna lost his salary arbitration case with the Blue Jays on Saturday.
Osuna, who was eligible for arbitration for the first time, will make $5.3 million after asking for $5.8 million.
He made $552,400 last year when he was 3-4 with a 3.38 ERA and 39 saves while also leading the majors with 10 blown saves.
Houston closer Ken Giles and Tampa Bay shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria, meanwhile, won their arbitration cases.
The decisions left players with a 5-2 record this year. There are 18 players scheduled for hearings in the next two weeks.
Giles got a raise from $555,100 to $4.6 million — $400,000 more than Houston's offer. This was the first time he was eligible for arbitration.
Giles went 34 for 38 on save chances last season and was 1-3 with a 2.30 ERA. He struggled as the Astros won their first championship, posting an 11.74 ERA in the post-season and 27.00 ERA in a pair of World Series appearances, when he allowed five runs in 1 2/3 innings.
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William Scaff age 75 years of West Union, Ohio passed away Saturday, December 9, 2017 at the Adams County Regional Medical Center. Mr. Scaff was born April 16, 1942 the son of the late Eli and Amanda (McGinnis) Scaff in Scioto County, Ohio. William loved going to church and was an avid coon hunter. Survivors include his two brothers Robert Scaff of Medway, OH; Warren Scaff of Columbus, OH; Niece and guardian Dee Rosselot and J.D. of West Union, OH; Several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held Thursday December 14, 2017 at Noon at the Duck Run Church with Curtis Jones officiating. Burial will follow in the Rush Township Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 11:00 AM till the time of services at the church. Family and friends can sign William’s online guestbook @www.meekerfuneralhomes.com.
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The railways were the lifeblood of the Nazi empire, a vast network of control across Europe and beyond.
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Ruby Esmeralda Gonzalez, 25, was charged with abandoning or endangering a child with imminent danger of bodily injury -- a second-degree felony.
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The M25 is facing lane closures this evening (July 4) following a collision between a car and a car transporter.
One lane is currently closed and motorists are facing delays on the M25 clockwise before J1B A282 / A296 Princes Road (Dartford) with congestion to halfway Before J29 A127 (Romford).
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Feldman Bergin Development along with partner Kenwood Management Co. purchased a 38,000-square-foot flex office property in Hanover for $2.3 million. The purchase of the single-story property at 1334 Ashton Road is the first project for Washington-based Feldman Bergin. The company was founded last year by Evan C. Feldman, formerly of Archstone-Smith and Washington Property Co., and ...
The city's brush drop-off site will open on Wednesday, March 15.
Brandon Shea, Recycling Coordinator for the City of La Crosse said the snow fall isn't stopping them from helping from recent storm damage clean-up.
"We like to accept any tree limbs that are smaller than eight inches in diameter. Anything bigger than that we request be taken to the landfill," said Shea.
While the site will open for strictly brush on Wednesday March 15 from 7 a.m. until 3 p.m., the site will open fully to include yard waste on Monday, March 20.
"We don't like it that the yard waste be mixed in with the brush. If it is mixed it, you might be turned away just because we like to keep the brush clean for grinding operations," added Shea.
Harter's Quick Clean-Up will be providing a subscription service for yard waste pick up beginning April 3 along the alley or curbside. For more information, call (608) 782-2082.
MORE INFORMATION: Refuse & Recycling Department, City of La Crosse
BUTLER COUNTY, Kan. (KSNW) – Officials in Butler County responded to an emergency landing Saturday.
They tell us Eisenhower Airport in Wichita got a mayday call after a plane suffered engine failure.
The call was then turned over to Butler County, where authorities found the pilot in a field at NE Flint Hills and NE 50th
They tell us no one was hurt during the incident and crews are working to get the plane in the air again.
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) - A New Jersey man who sought to perform sex acts with someone he thought was a 13-year-old girl is now headed to prison.
Robert Elmi received a three-year sentence Friday and must register as a sex offender. The 64-year-old Gilette man had pleaded guilty in January to luring.
Authorities say Elmi placed an online ad soliciting a relationship with a younger female. An undercover state police detective responded, posing as a girl and indicating to Elmi that she was 13.
Elmi communicated with the "girl" for several weeks via text and email, ultimately arranging to meet her in November at a Union County diner where he was arrested. He had told the "girl" he would take her back to his apartment, where they would perform sex acts on each other.
SINGAPORE, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Unipec, the trading arm of Asia’s largest refiner Sinopec, has hired veteran crude oil trader Lee Yee Meng, who will join its office in Hong Kong in May, trade sources familiar with the matter said on Friday.
Lee left Trafigura Singapore earlier this week after more than a year with the European commodities trading company, the sources said.
Lee has more than 20 years of experience dealing in physical crude oil and derivatives in Singapore and London, working with oil major BP, JPMorgan Chase & Co and Morgan Stanley.
Unipec trades Middle East and Asia-Pacific crude out of its Hong Kong office.
Unipec, Trafigura and Lee all declined to comment. (Reporting by Florence Tan; Editing by Tom Hogue)
She’s made waves in everything from reality TV, make-up, acting and fashion.
And now it looks as if buxom babe Kim Kardashian is turning her hand to... of all things… politics.
The mum-of-three sent social media into a frenzy on Wednesday when she was spotted visiting the White House to meet President Donald Trump.
Dressed in an all black suit and bright yellow stilettos, Kim clearly meant business as she was escorted into the president's abode by security staff.
The 37-year-old was reportedly there to discuss the release of 62-year-old Alice Johnson who is serving a life sentence for a first-time non-violent drug offence.
Kim has been advocating for the release of Alice – who has so far served 20 years of her sentence – since October 2017.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP)  Federal prosecutors are asking a judge to reject a request for evidence to be returned to a New York City woman who suffered a serious arm injury in an explosion while protesting the Dakota Access oil pipeline in North Dakota.
Prosecutors contend authorities properly obtained the shrapnel and clothing from Sophia Wilansky while she was hospitalized following her November 2016 injury. They also say the evidence could be key to a criminal investigation into the violent clash.
Police maintain the explosion that injured Wilansky was caused by a propane canister demonstrators rigged to explode. Protesters contend it was caused by a police concussion grenade.
Wilansky hopes having the shrapnel and clothing will bolster a civil rights lawsuit she plans to file.
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U.S. District Judge Wilhelmina Wright has scheduled a May 24 hearing on the evidence dispute.
Orange and Black are champs again!
The BHS Tigers won the PORTA Class 1A Regional this past weekend, giving them back-to-back regional titles. The hometowns lads finished with 189 points, well ahead of Macomb which scored 157 points.
The O&B won the 10-team regional followed by Macomb, PORTA (152), Knoxville (121), Warsaw (79), Camp Point Central (71.5), Illini West (60), Midwest Central (44.5), QND (32), and Monmouth-Roseville (9).
'Liberty & Learning' author and Hillsdale College president Larry P. Arnn provides insight about the founding of America on 'Life, Liberty & Levin.'
Is the eurozone crisis back? Italian government bonds have moved even more violently than during 2011-2012. A key question now is how far the ripples spread across the eurozone. Investors should watch Spain.
Spain and Italy once traded places on the front line of the eurozone crisis. Spain was under greater pressure in 2012 when European Central Bank President Mario Draghi’s pledge to do “whatever it takes” turned the tide.
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In typical style, Ted Robinson story time at the Hall of Achievement Banquet was one of the most popular parts of the night. • Photo by John O’Hara
Three of the state's congressional leaders want to know why ridership is falling on two of Metro-North's branch lines. Even though business was up last year on the main New Haven line and the Danbury branch, ridership slipped on the Waterbury and New Canaan branches.
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Russia and China have both dispatched intelligence-gathering vessels to follow the U.S.S. Carl Vinson in waters off of the Korean Peninsula, according to officials in the Japanese government.
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A federation must but a partnership, a structure with two sides whose bodies must jointly take decisions otherwise if decisions are taken by a simple majority, the country will find itself dysfunctional according to Turkish Cypriot leader Mustafa Akinci. Speaking at a festival in the village of Kalyvakia in the north, Akinci expressed that it was the only way a federated united Cyprus could be functional.
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(WXYZ) - With the start of high school football season upon us, that means nasty and dangerous injuries could be happening to your kids.
With the growing risk of concussions and the prevalence of concussion information on the rise, we reveal a new test, giving parents and players a better look at what's wrong.
See what it can show doctors before a concussion even happens, and where it's available in metro Detroit, Monday on 7 Action News at 11.
JERSEY CITY -- A 20-year-old man was arrested with more than 20 vials of cocaine after police spotted him carry out a suspected drug deal on Friday, police said. Officers were watching as Gregory T. Matthews, 20, of Wilkinson Avenue, retrieved something from under a parked car at Bostwick Avenue and Martin Luther King Drive, the criminal complaint says.
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Rinne will get the road start against the Sabres on Monday.
Rinne will be going for his 40th win of the season, and you've got to like his odds of picking it up. The Sabres are only 11-20-5 at home and have scored a mere 2.41 goals per game. The big Finnish netminder has a 2.25 GAA and a .929 save percentage, so in addition to getting the victory there's a good chance he will look impressive doing it.
CHICAGO — The sole suspect in a 2015 theft of guns off a Chicago train who chose to go to trial has changed his mind and pleaded guilty just as jury selection was to start.
A federal judge was to begin the trial Monday but accepted Dandre Moody's guilty pleas instead, sending would-be jurors home.
Moody and seven others were arrested for stealing some 100 new guns from a Norfolk Southern yard. Several accomplices were scheduled to testify against Moody.
Judge John Tharp told Moody he'd be "beyond the point of no return" by pleading guilty and couldn't again change his mind. Moody said he understood and went on to plead guilty to cargo theft and other charges. He'll be sentenced March 27.
FILE - In this Thursday, June 21, 2018, file photo, traffic spirals up-and-down a section of Route 495 to the Lincoln Tunnel, in Weehauken, N.J., with the New York City skyline in the background. New Jersey towns along the busy highway leading to the Lincoln Tunnel into New York City could see traffic jams when a bridge repair project closes a lane in each direction. It’s just not clear when. Mark Lennihan, File AP Photo
A beige urn, with the ashes of a baby boy, was inside a truck when it was stolen in Edmonton. A truck and trailer stolen Thursday night from an Edmonton parking lot contained the ashes of a young boy, now the young boy's mother is hoping for a change of heart from the thief.
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One man is dead following a crash between a garbage truck and another vehicle.
It happened on Thursday, Oct. 5 at the intersection of Crystal Road and McBride Road in Montcalm County’s Ferris Township.
Michigan State Police report that a Waste Management truck driven by Joshua Vanspyker, 31, of Hudsonville, was eastbound on McBride.
A GMC Sierra pick-up truck driven by 42-year-old Wayne Lorentz from Holly was traveling north on Crystal Road, and when he entered the intersection he was hit by the eastbound garbage truck.
Lorentz was killed. The driver of the garbage truck was not hurt.
Both drivers were wearing seatbelts and alcohol is not believed to be a factor.
The investigation continues.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says OPEC is "doing little to help" rising gas prices and claims "if anything, they are driving prices higher."
Trump tweeted Wednesday: "The OPEC Monopoly must remember that gas prices are up & they are doing little to help. If anything, they are driving prices higher as the United States defends many of their members for very little $'s. This must be a two way street. REDUCE PRICING NOW!"
Last month, members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries cartel agreed to pump 1 million barrels more crude oil daily, a move that should help contain the recent rise in global energy prices. However, summer months in the U.S. usually lead to increased demand for oil, boosting the price of gasoline in a midterm election year.
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Wed, Jun 14: NDP Leader John Horgan and Green Leader Andrew Weaver appeared together once again today to dispel rumours of a rift. But as Keith Baldrey reports, there is still an issue plaguing the new team.
Authorities have released the name of an elderly man killed Saturday afternoon in a head-on crash in Hoover.
Hoover police on Monday identified the victim as Hugh Don Hull. He was 84, and lived in Pelham.
Hoover police and firefighters responded at 3:14 p.m. to the accident on South Shades Crest Road near the Eden Ridge Drive intersection, said Lt. Keith Czeskleba. They arrived on the scene to find a 2000 Ford Crown Victoria was traveling west on South Shades Crest when it collided head-on with an eastbound 2006 Honda Odyssey.
Hull was the driver of the Crown Victoria. He was taken to UAB Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 6:45 p.m., Czeskleba said. The driver of the Odyssey was taken to UAB-West's freestanding emergency room where she was treated and released.
The crash remains under investigation by Hoover police traffic investigators.
DAUPHIN COUNTY — Susquehanna Township Police are asking for the public’s help with identifying the suspect who allegedly used counterfeit money to purchase three gift cards at Rite Aid.
The man, seen above, purchased three gift cards with more than a dozen counterfeit $100 bills, according to police.
Police say he put $450 on one gift card and $460 on two others. The suspect was changed out with legitimate currency, police add.
Anyone who can identify the suspect is asked to contact Susquehanna Twp. Police Det. Darryl Brown at 717-909-9242 or by email, 106@susquehannatwp.com.
April 20 KPJ Healthcare Bhd:
* Proposes share split involving the subdivision of every 1 ordinary share in KPJ into 4 ordinary shares in KPJ
* Proposed share split is not expected to have any material effect on the earnings of the KPJ group for the FY ending 31 december 2017 Source text: [bit.ly/2pGR3xO] Further company coverage:
NEW DELHI: There is no split in the JD-U and that most MPs and MLAs are with Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar , party spokesperson K.C. Tyagi said on Monday.Tyagi said that only rebel MP Ali Anwar Ansari, who was suspended from the parliamentary party for taking part in a meeting of opposition parties, was with senior leader Sharad Yadav."Since most of the MPs and MLAs are with Nitish Kumar, so the question of split does not arise," he told reporters here.Ansari along with Sharad Yadav have expressed differences with party chief Nitish Kumar's decision to snap ties with Congress and RJD and form a government in alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party Tyagi added that only five state committees of the party are recognised by the Election Commission and all those five state units are with the Chief Minister.The five state committees include Bihar, Jharkhand, Kerala, Jammu and Kashmir, and Dadara and Nagar Haveli.
Three men suspected of a card skimming case in East Texas, have been indicted.
Nolberto Rivera, 29; Eligio Diegez-Arias, 29, and Emilio Francisco Guitierrez-Alvarez, 42 were indicted on Nov., 30th in the 7th Judicial District Court in Smith County.
Rivera, Diegez-Arias, and Guitierrez-Alvarez were indicted for engaging in an organized criminal activity. According to previous records, they are among five people who were arrested in May, in connection with a large skimming ring case.
A case, in which Tyler police said thousands of East Texans were swindled out of millions of dollars.
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A fire crew at Station No. 311 in Victorville was preparing for an exercise on a training tower Wednesday, March 7, when crew members suddenly heard kittens meowing.
Smoke flowed from the tower, and the San Bernardino County Fire personnel already had on their breathing apparatus.
After a quick search, firefighters found and rescued two kittens still inside the tower, Capt. George Ray said.
Stray cats have been seen around the station for some time, Ray said by email.
When firefighters were working up in the tower earlier in the day, the mom cat jumped out and ran off, the fire captain said. The fire crew figured they had scared her and didn’t think much of it.
The kittens are now on their way to a new start.
“He (Ray) was successful in finding both kittens a new home,” said Tracey Martinez, county fire spokeswoman.
In an interview to CNBC-TV18, Ken Peng, Asia Pacific Investment Strategist at Citi Private Bank shared his views and readings on India and global markets.
Peng said that India has not delivered on lofty earnings expectations.
According to him, earnings outlook, fiscal and current account worries leading to India’s underperformance.
He further said that we believe growth issues in India are temporary in nature.
Talking about trade situation, he said there is room for negotiation between US and China on trade tariffs.
We do not expect a full-blown trade war between US and China, he added.
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BC-BKW–T25-Texas-Tennessee Box
NO. 11 TENNESSEE 82, NO. 2 TEXAS 75
TEXAS (7-1)
Caron-Goudreau 1-5 0-0 2, White 5-9 1-2 11, Atkins 6-14 8-8 21, Higgs 7-15 0-0 15, McCarty 2-15 4-4 8, Aborowa 2-4 0-0 4, Hosey 1-2 0-0 2, Sutton 3-10 1-2 8, Underwood 1-2 2-3 4, Totals 28-76 16-19 75.
TENNESSEE (10-0)
Davis 2-9 5-6 9, Nared 6-20 11-14 23, Russell 7-13 1-3 15, Jackson 1-3 2-2 4, Westbrook 5-11 3-4 15, Green 3-5 2-3 8, Hayes 3-6 2-5 8, Totals 27-67 26-37 82.
Texas 11 16 17 31 —75 Tennessee 16 13 19 34 —82
3-Point Goals_Texas 3-18 (Caron-Goudreau 0-1, Atkins 1-4, Higgs 1-4, McCarty 0-6, Sutton 1-3), Tennessee 2-13 (Davis 0-3, Nared 0-4, Jackson 0-1, Westbrook 2-5). Assists_Texas 9 (Sutton 3), Tennessee 10 (Hayes 4). Fouled Out_Texas Caron-Goudreau, White, McCarty, Rebounds_Texas 47 (White 7), Tennessee 51 (Nared 13). Total Fouls_Texas 29, Tennessee 16. A_9,651.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Federal agents say an airline passenger was zip-tied and duct-taped after she ran toward the front of the plane and became violent.
A criminal complaint filed in federal court says the event happened on an American Airlines flight Wednesday morning from Dallas to Charlotte.
An FBI agent wrote that Charlene Harriott got up from her seat near the back of the plane, ran toward the front and ignored flight attendants' instructions to sit down. Authorities say flight attendants restrained her in the first-class section, but she bit one and kicked another.
A criminal complaint filed Thursday says she faces a charge of interfering with a flight crew.
An FBI spokeswoman didn't immediately respond to an email asking if Harriott has an attorney. Jail records show she was being held Thursday night.
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Nicola Sturgeon braced for activist discontent over SNP strategy
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Rogers Sugar Inc-
* Rogers Sugar Inc: interim report for the 3rd quarter 2017 results
* Rogers Sugar Inc - volume for Q3 of fiscal 2017 was 173,969 metric tonnes compared to 169,481 metric tonnes in comparable quarter of last year
* Rogers Sugar Inc - expect total industrial volume for year to be slightly down versus last year
* Rogers Sugar Inc - expects total volume for year to be approximately 18,000 metric tonnes higher than last fiscal year
* Rogers Sugar Inc qtrly adjusted net earnings per share $0.10 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Fatah Central Committee member Jamal Muhaisen said that Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas would "never make a decision to stop the salaries of the prisoners and the martyrs," despite the possibility of a "financial blockade" if U.S. aid to the PA becomes conditional upon the cessation of such aid. A legislative bill to this effect was approved by the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations on August 3. "The martyrs are like crowns on our heads, and the prisoners are our knights," said ...
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PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Law enforcement agents are on the scene of an investigation on Columbus Avenue in Portsmouth.
A spokesperson with Homeland Security confirmed there is an ongoing investigation involving the FBI and Homeland Security.
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IBM says it will hire 100 new employees in Columbia in an effort to qualify for state tax breaks that were suspended last summer.
The Columbia Daily Tribune reports when IBM arrived in Columbia in 2010, it promised to bring 800 jobs, which would have meant up to $28 million in state incentives. It had 453 employees at its innovation center in 2015 but reported only 287 employees last year, prompting the state to suspend job training tax credits until IBM met the minimum goal of 300 employees.
IBM spokesman Clint Roswell said Monday the company will hire 100 new employees in the next few months.
The company says the new jobs are "new collar," or technical jobs that don't always require a four-year college degree.
The State Department has confirmed that a Delaware business owner originally from Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, was one of nearly 70 people injured during a New Year's Eve celebration in Istanbul. WCAU-TV reports that the brother of William Jacob Raak says the 35-year-old was visiting friends in Istanbul.
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Today on Sunnyside Up, was it the right move to drop 'Roseanne' from TV?
Today on Sunnyside Up, was it the right move to drop 'Roseanne' from TV?
Two teenage boys have been rescued after three days underground in the skeleton-lined labyrinth of the Catacombs of Paris.
Paris police said they alerted firefighters early Wednesday that the boys, aged 16 and 17, were missing. Police said teams of rescuers, including climbers and sniffer dogs, set out to search for the youths and found them beneath southern Paris a few hours later suffering from slight hypothermia.
It was unclear how the boys got lost.
Sometimes people sneak into the catacombs after the official museum is closed and venture into areas normally off-limits, even organizing special parties or adventure games.
Some 20 meters (66 feet) below Paris, the catacombs hold the remains of 6 million people, transferred there starting in the 1700s as public graveyards were closed.
Charles Oakley I Don't Want Lamar Odom On My Team ... in BIG3 League
Charles Oakley: I Don't Want Lamar Odom on My BIG3 Team
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If Lamar Odom wants to join the BIG3, he ain't gonna be playing for the Killer 3s ... 'cause Charles Oakley says he doesn't want the ex-Lakers star on his team.
We spoke with the NBA legend and current BIG3 player/coach about L.O.'s hopes of getting back on the court and while Oak praises Lamar's game ... he admits "I don't like him like that."
He explains ... "In life, sometimes you only get but one chance. He had 3 or 4 chances."
As we previously reported ... Lamar casually talked with league honchos about joining next year, and even attended the BIG3's stop in L.A. on Sunday.
EDINBURGH bound singer Cyndi Lauper has spoken about how important it is to continue to fight for civil rights, saying: “If we are not all equal, nobody is.”
The Girls Just Wanna Have Fun singer, who co-founded a fund that works to end homelessness among LGBT youth, said it is important to see light.
She said: “When we had Kinky Boots on in Chicago, people were on the steps of the White House protesting for civil rights. I grew up in the civil rights era, I don’t think it ever goes out of style. I think if we are not all equal, nobody is. They always turn it on you or me or somebody else, and then you’re in trouble.”
Referring to the TV adaptation of Margaret Atwood’s novel in which fertile women are stripped of their rights, ritualistically raped and forced to bear children, she said: “Look at The Handmaid’s Tale, I can’t even watch that, I get so upset.”
Lauper, the first solo female composer ever to win a Tony award for Kinky Boots, will play Edinburgh in December.
The Grand Rapids Griffins will begin the 2017 Calder Cup Playoffs by facing the Milwaukee Admirals in the best-of-five Central Division Semifinals, reprising their first-round series from last spring. The second-seeded Griffins and third-place Admirals will stage Games 1 and 2 at Van Andel Arena on Friday, April 21 and Sunday, April 23before the series turns to the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena for Game 3 on Wednesday, April 26 and, if necessary, Game 4 on Friday, April 28. The complete schedule is as follows: The Griffins finished with a 7-5 record in the season series against the Admirals, having won four of the season's first five meetings.
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While it doesn't shoot lasers or clean her Minneapolis office Roomba-style, her "bot" can do some of her digital data dirty work so she doesn't have to. "I don't want to sit at my computer and do process type of work," said Ricker, the central region tax managing partner at Ernst & Young.
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SEATTLE — Richaud Gittens made a pair of free throws with 16 seconds left to give Seattle a 55-54 victory over Utah Valley on Saturday night.
Brandon Randolph scored eight straight points for the Wolverines to give them a 54-51 lead with 1:14 to play. Jordan Hill’s jumper pulled Seattle to 54-53 with a minute left.
Randolph missed a 3-point shot and Morgan Means missed a 3 for the Redhawks, but Gittens was fouled pulling in the offensive board and then made ensuing free throws. Following a Utah Valley timeout, Kenneth Ogbe missed a 3-pointer to end it.
Aaron Menzies had 15 points, 12 rebounds and six blocks to lead Seattle (16-8, 5-2 Western Athletic Conference). Means added 14 points, Hill had 10 and Gittens finished with nine.
Randolph had 15 points for Utah Valley (16-7, 5-2). Jake Toolson added 14 points and Conner Toolson chipped in 10 with a career-high five steals.
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RIYADH May 2 The Saudi Arabian government is likely to tap the international and domestic bond markets again this year, depending on demand for its debt and the pricing it can obtain, finance minister Mohammed al-Jadaan said on Tuesday.
He told an investment conference that the state budget deficit would be funded with three streams - international debt, local debt and drawing down the government's financial reserves - and that using the reserves would be the last resort.
Saudi Arabia issued a debut, $17.5 billion sovereign international bond last year and made a $9 billion sukuk issue last month. It halted monthly domestic bond issues late last year to ease pressure on liquidity in the banking system. (Reporting by Reuters Riyadh team; Writing by Andrew Torchia)
Festivities and music extravaganzas characterized last night, but it was the madness, fist fighting and bottle throwing that climaxed the day. At Lubiri where the Nkuuka was happening police had to be called in to save some musicians from the angry fans and also arrest others who were fighting.
Hundreds of people at an emergency shelter watched a broadcast as the sheriff said people could return to their homes because the danger from a damaged dam spillway had lessened. People staying at Neighborhood Church of Chico started packing immediately when Butte County Sheriff Kory Honea announced the evacuation order was lifted.
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On New York City FC’s schedule, it appears as a “home game” but there’s nothing homely about playing a game in Connecticut. Thanks to a scheduling fiasco with the Yankees,...
Sturgeon Bay City Administrator Josh VanLieshout says the judge’s ruling in the waterfront case is not the outcome he had hoped for, but it is not a deal breaker, either. VanLieshout says, in a sense, Judge Raymond Huber did not totally rule for or against either side…
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The BLM will host the first of two adoption events this weekend. The event is scheduled to take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 16 and June 17. The event is scheduled to take place at the Wild Horse Facility located on Lionkol Road.
The BLM hopes to adopt out forty horses from a facility in Nevada. All of the horses will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
The adoption fee for the horses is $125, and applicants must pass a pre-purchase application process.
For more information contact: Kathi Fine – (307) 352-0292 or (307) 389-2874.
September 11, 1925 - January 31, 2018
Leewood L. Hebert, 92, a resident of Houma, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018, at Terrebonne General Medical Center.
Leewood was born Sept. 11, 1925, in Ville Platte, the son of Paul and Clarissa Deshotel Hebert.
He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by two children, Juanita Hebert Guidry and husband Darrell of Houma, and Jerry Hebert and companion Judy Hebert of Mamou; nine grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; and 11 great-great-grandchildren.
Leewood was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Clarissa Deshotel Hebert; his wife, Helen Ortego Hebert; one son, Melvin Hebert; three brothers; and three sisters.
Funeral services will be held at noon on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at Twin City Funeral Home with a visitation being held from 10 a.m. until service time. Following services, Leewood will be laid to rest in the Morgan City Cemetery.
No matter who you are, money talks. But it’s not just the salary figure that employees look at when evaluating job opportunities. Financial perks and benefits, or a lack thereof, often come into play.
A few years ago, when unemployment numbers were high and the job market was slow moving, benefits packages took a hit. Employers didn’t have much practical motivation for luring and enticing candidates with attractive perks. After all, a job offer alone was enough to get people excited.
McCullers totaled five tackles (three solo), including a sack in the Steelers' 27-24 overtime win against Cleveland on Sunday.
McCullers had the best game of his three-year career, finishing the season with 17 tackles (10 solo), including the one sack. Pittsburgh hosts Miami, against whom they lost 3015 in Week 6, in the Wild Card round next week.
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A Manhattan attorney claims her lawyer lover used sweet talk and name-dropping to scam her out of $25,000.
After she met fellow attorney Lavell Malloy last summer, he “immediately pursued” a romantic relationship, says Tanya Giorgini in a Manhattan Supreme Court lawsuit.
He tried to sell her on his film and television company, Egoless Pictures, which purportedly was hunting for investors.
Malloy and alleged Egoless employee Kelly Davis produced marketing materials to convince Giorgini to invest, she claims.
Giorgini received an e-mail from someone who claimed to be John Buffalo Mailer, the son of famed author Norman Mailer, who thanked her for a $25,000 investment she had not yet made, the lawsuit says.
Giorgini finally wrote a check. That’s when Malloy’s story — and their relationship — fell apart.
She learned that Davis was Malloy’s girlfriend and that Egoless Pictures never existed, Giorgini claims.
Malloy and Davis did not return a message. Mailer did not respond to a request for comment.
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Movie producer Harvey Weinstein has been indicted on charges of rape in the first and third degrees, and criminal sexual act in the first degree, Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance said in a statement on Wednesday.
FILE PHOTO: Film producer Harvey Weinstein stands with his lawyer Benjamin Brafman (L) inside Manhattan Criminal Court during his arraignment in Manhattan in New York, U.S., May 25, 2018. Steven Hirsch/Pool via REUTERS
Weinstein’s indictment by a grand jury follows his arrest and court appearance last Friday. Weinstein has been accused of sexual misconduct by more than 70 women, with some allegations dating back decades.
He has denied having had nonconsensual sex.
A surprise tribute was held for Joyce Mann Wilson at Antioch Primitive Baptist Church, celebrating 54 years of dedicated service as the music director.
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Feb 14 China Fortune Land Development Co Ltd
* Says it plans to issue up to 7.0 billion yuan ($1.02 billion) medium-term notes
* Says unit plans to issue up to 2.0 billion yuan asset-backed securities
* Says it plans to sign contract for new town development PPP project
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Further company coverage: ($1 = 6.8625 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
SANAA - The political leader of Yemen's Huthi rebels, Saleh al-Sammad, was killed last week in an air strike by the Saudi-led coalition, the Iran-allied rebels said on Monday.
Sammad, head of the Huthis' supreme political council, was "martyred" in the eastern province of Hodeida on Thursday, the rebels said in a statement published on the Huthi-run Saba news agency.
His death comes as a big blow to the Shiite rebels who since March 2015 have been fighting pro-government forces backed by a military coalition led by Saudi Arabia.
At the beginning of April, Sammad dubbed 2018 "the year of ballistic excellence", referring to missiles the rebels have fired across the border.
Since November, the Huthis have launched several ballistic missiles at neighbouring Saudi Arabia, which have been intercepted by anti-aircraft defence.
The Huthis' supreme leader Abdel Malek al-Huthi rarely appears in public.
BAGHDAD (AP) — At least 36 people are dead after a suicide bomber struck a market in Baghdad today — and the Islamic State group is claiming responsibility.
A police officer says a pickup loaded with explosives was detonated in a fruit and vegetable market that was packed with day laborers. More than 50 other people were hurt.
The attack took place just hours after French President Francois Hollande arrived in the Iraqi capital.
At a press conference with Hollande, Iraq’s prime minister said the bomber pretended to be a man seeking to hire day laborers. Once the workers gathered around, he detonated the vehicle.
The Islamic State group claimed the attack in a statement circulated on a militant website often used by the extremists. It was the third attack in three days for which the group claimed responsibility in and around Baghdad.
New Delhi: Former Director of AIIMS M.C. Misra has joined as the new Vice Chancellor of Mahatma Gandhi University of Medical Sciences and Technology (MGUMST), Jaipur.
The medical institution is among the biggest private medical colleges in India.
Misra, among India`s top general surgeons who served the All India Institute of Medical Sciences for three decades, will also hold the position of Director for Surgical Disciplines at the university.
"After superannuation from AIIMS, I strongly felt that I cannot reconcile to retirement doing nothing. I also somewhere deep down feel God willing that I have at least 25 more years to lead a productive life. I considered that MGUMST will give me that opportunity to continue to pursue my passion of institution and nation building," Misra told IANS on Monday.
Misra holds the record for the maximum number of endocrine surgeries in the country for adrenal glad tumours.
Malaysia Airlines Berhad (MAB) is considering launching new service to Europe using some of the Airbus A350s the carrier is scheduled to receive next year. MAB is currently “in active negotiations” with 12 airports regarding potential new service, including two in Europe, an airline spokeswoman said. However, she cautions that, “As of now, we have not got the right deal on costs and airport slots” on any of these new routes. Additional long-haul routes are in play ...
New Orleans investigators are looking for a man suspected of robbing a woman of her wallet, phone and vehicle about 12:30 p.m. Wednesday (Oct. 4) in Central City.
Detectives believe Morris "Mo" McKnight, 19, was one of two men who pulled handguns on the victim moments after she parked her vehicle at Felicity Street and Robert C. Blakes Sr. Drive.
The victim, who is 21, told police that she had just gotten out of her vehicle and crossed the street when the two men approached, took out guns and then fled with her belongings.
In a preliminary report, police described the stolen vehicle as a blue 2013 Hyundai Elantra.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Morris "Mo" McKnight is asked to call any Sixth District detective at 504-658-6060 or Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP.
Gurbaksh Chahal, the Gravity4 ceo introduced Artificial intelligence (AI) is as intelligence that is portrayed by machines. AI enables machines to perform cognitive tasks that are typically done by humans. However, much of what we see in the sci-fi movies is what scientist have been exploring since the 1950s. To know more visit https://gravity4.com/blog/
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) - The parent company of Poland Spring water is asking a judge to dismiss a lawsuit that accuses it of providing water that's not actually from springs.
The filing Friday in U.S. District Court says the matter was already litigated in 2003 in Illinois and that a federal court can't pre-empt a state court ruling. It also says the plaintiffs should be taking up the matter with the Food and Drug Administration instead of turning to the courts.
The lawsuits in Maine and Connecticut contend Poland Spring water comes from wells or municipal sources.
FDA rules allow a bottler to call its product "spring water" if it is drawn from the same source as a natural spring and meets certain requirements for chemical composition.
Poland Spring is owned by Nestle Waters North America.
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Every summer, the Wimbledon tennis tournament brings out the celebrities and socialites in droves, and often dressed in their best. This year, the tournament marks Grand Slam champion Serena Williams 's glorious return to Wimbledon, just 10 months after the birth of her daughter Alexis Ohanian, Jr. Of course her devoted husband Alexis Ohanian, Sr., was photographed shouting and cheering his wife on from the bleachers. Wimbledon 2018 is also the beginning of a resurgence for Swiss tennis star Roger Federer , who returns to the courts wearing some new threads , courtesy of a new contract with Uniqlo this year instead of his typical Nike garb. Celebrities like Joely Richardson and Ellie Goulding scored some seats in the coveted Royal Box, where royals like Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, can be seen enjoying the tournament from a comfortable distance. Here, all of the socialites, celebrities, and royals spotted in the stands at Wimbledon.
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SEOUL South Korea's military believes missiles displayed on Saturday in a North Korean military parade on the anniversary of its state founder Kim Il Sung included new types of intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM), Yonhap news agency reported.
The North's leader, Kim Jong Un, attended the parade in the capital, Pyongyang, as a series of missiles, multiple launch rocket systems and rockets were on display, amid questions about U.S. plans for the country and concerns about a possible sixth nuclear test.
(This version of the story has been corrected to change attribution in headline and lead paragraph)
(Reporting by Jeong-eun Lee; Writing by Jack Kim; Editing by Nick Macfie)
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Sabres have signed Victor Olofsson to a two-year contract after he scored a Swedish Hockey League-leading 27 goals last season.
Olofsson was selected by the Sabres in the seventh round of the 2014 draft. The forward has spent the past three seasons in the SHL, collecting 50 goals and 49 assists in 150 regular-season games. Overall, Olofsson had 60 goals and 117 points in 200 games.
He is coming off a career-best season in which he finished with 43 points in 50 games during his second year with Frolunda HC.
The 22-year-old is listed at 5-foot-11 and 173 pounds.
The Sabres announced the agreement on Tuesday.
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“Unity of the entire Filipino nation is needed particularly those who suffered so much because of the earthquake. The Government and its forces lean forward to provide the fastest and most expeditious assistance our suffering citizens in Surigao need at this time and distractions from criminal activities by armed groups would not be in their best interest,” said Andanar.
ONGOLE: Two motorists died in a head-on collision at Kethireddypally village of Darsi mandal in Prakasam district on Saturday.
According to the police, both the victims, riding on two different bikes, were heading in opposite direction. Alladi Kishore (23) of Santhamaguluru was going to Darsi from Podili on his bike while Medam Brahma Reddy (50) was heading towards Darsi from Kethireddypally.
Both the motorist died on the spot and the bodies were shifted to the Government Hospital in Darsi.
Police have registered a case and are investigating.
Iowa State tackle Jake Campos is even more anxious for the new season to begin. The former West Des Moines Valley standout entered last season as the Cyclones most experienced offensive lineman. But a broken leg in fall camp ended his season before it began and Campos hopes to lead an improved offensive line.
“We are coming together more than I have seen from our lines in the past”, said Campos. “This group is a real tight knit group and everyone feeds off each other in a very positive way. I think we are going to do very well.”
With experience at quarterback, receiver and running back Campos says the Cyclones have the skill needed to make major strides.
“It is great to have those people because we have got some of the best playmakers in our conference ands all we have got to do is give them a chance and they will make us look real good”, added Campos. That’s a real good thing to have as an offensive line.”
Iowa State opens September 2 against Northern Iowa.
Another quiet but chilly night ahead with temperatures dropping to the low 40's. Our south wind picks up overnight with gusts to 25 mph.
Friday looks beautiful but windy. Highs will climb to the upper 70's under sunny skies. A gusty south wind will lead to an extreme fire threat in the afternoon.
The fire threat will continue on Saturday with near record highs in the 80's!
Clouds increase on Sunday with highs falling to the mid 50's.
Stuttgart: Roger Federer suffered a shock defeat to 39-year-old Tommy Haas at the Stuttgart grass court tournament today in the Swiss great's first match after almost three months out of action.
Haas, a former world number two but now down at 302, won 2-6, 7-6 (10/8), 6-4 for just his fourth victory in 17 meetings against his close friend.
Federer, building up for an assault on an eighth Wimbledon title, hadn't played since March and skipped the entire clay court season.
It was just the second defeat of 2017 for 35-year-old Federer, who claimed the Australian Open for his 18th major in January,
"It's always special to play a close friend like Roger on grass, always lots of emotion," said Haas.
"I saved a match point in the second set so was able to play more freely after that.
"I even shocked myself."
NEW YORK (AP) — Authorities say the alleged leader of a homicidal drug ring that imported tons of cocaine from Colombia into the U.S. has been brought to New York to face charges.
Daniel Rendon-Herrera, also known as “Don Mario,” pleaded not guilty in Brooklyn on Tuesday to leading a continuing criminal enterprise.
There was no immediate comment from the defense.
Federal authorities say that the organization sent multi-ton, U.S.-bound shipments of cocaine from Colombia through Central America between about June 2003 and December 2014.
U.S. Attorney Richard P. Donoghue says the group also employed hit men across North and South America.
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Athens will not consent to Nato entry for the former Yugoslav republic of Macedonia before the name dispute with Greece’s northern neighbour is resolved, Greece’s Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias made clear on Wednesday, after a meeting with his counterpart from Skopje, Nikola Dimitrov.
While Greece wanted the former Yugoslav republic to join both the EU and Nato, “this can happen very simply by finding a compromise solution on the name dispute and then immediately going to the United Nations to sign our new agreement – and then to Brussels to announce it to the international organisations based there,” Kotzias said.
The two ministers held talks for more than two hours and afterwards described their meeting as a “very good start,” which indicated a willingness on both sides to further develop bilateral relations and seek a solution to the name issue.
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EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (AP) -- An Eau Claire resident is accused of leaving four young children alone outside in cold weather after dark.
The Leader-Telegram reports that 30-year-old Jedadia Sullivan is charged in Eau Claire County Court with four felony counts of child abandonment.
Authorities say the temperature was 19 degrees with a 10-degree wind chill when the incident happened. The children were wearing coats but had no hats or gloves.
Sullivan faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison. It wasn't clear if Sullivan had an attorney.
February 14, 2017, 6:42 PM | Two Muslim women from Canada were denied entry to the United States at the Vermont border, although they had crossed without issue many times in recent years. As Jericka Duncan reports, agents searched their phones and asked about their religion.
This year’s program opens July 6-22 with Shakespeare in the Park, Optimist Theatre’s annual professional outdoor production of The Bard; this summer, it’s his Much Ado About Nothing. The remaining free series, sponsored by the Molitor Charitable Trust, begins July 23 with regular Sunday 2 p.m. band concerts; Tuesday noon lunch concerts and 7 p.m. all-city dance competition; and occasional 6:30 p.m. Peck Flicks movie nights with kids’ face painting. It all ends Aug. 26 with Taste of Islands—a 2-10 p.m. celebration of the music, food and culture of the Florida Keys including artists, children’s activities and the Jimmy Buffet nationally touring tribute band, Bluffet.
India's foreign minister says the bodies have been found of 39 Indian workers who were abducted by militants in Iraq three years ago.
The abducted workers, mostly from northern India, had been employed by a construction company near Mosul when militants overran the Iraqi city and seized wide swaths of territory. Relatives said they received phone calls from some of the workers five days after Mosul was captured in 2015 saying they needed help.
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj told lawmakers in Parliament on Tuesday that the bodies were recently found buried in a mound of earth.
Swaraj said DNA tests confirmed that 38 of them were the kidnapped workers. The DNA test for the remaining body has yet to be fully confirmed.
Shadowhunters The diabolical Valentine is dead and gone, but his absence leaves a void to which both Shadowhunters and Downworlders must adjust as this action fantasy returns for its third season. Katherine McNamara, Matthew Daddario, Dominic Sherwood and Isaiah Mustafa also star. 8 p.m. Freeform
A newsagent in Sheffield is offering customers free chocolate today in exchange for a knick-knack.
Chocolate lovers need only hand over any old trinket, plastic ring, forgotten keyring, or even a button, to get their hands on a bar of Cadbury Dairy Milk.
B&K Mistry Newsagents in Firth Park, Sheffield, has 1,000 chocolate bars to give away (photo: Google)
The offer is available at B&K Mistry Newsagents, 455 Firth Park Road, Firth Park, today from 8.30am to 5.30pm.
You had better be quick as the store has a limited stock of 1,000 bars to give away, for which your old knick-knacks are the only currency being accepted.
The publicity stunt has been organised to tie in with the latest Cadbury TV advert which tells the story of a young girl who enters a corner shop wanting to buy a chocolate bar for her mum's birthday.
She pulls out her purse but inside is a collection of worthless old trinkets, including a button and a fake diamond ring, which the shopkeeper generously accepts.
MOSCOW, March 29 Polyus, Russia's largest gold producer, may hold a secondary share offering in Moscow in the near future, Yuri Soloviev, first deputy president of VTB bank, said on Wednesday.
Soloviev also said the state may sell its stake in shipping firm Sovcomflot in June.
The privatisation of Sovcomflot, Russia's biggest shipping company whose vessels support offshore oil and gas operations, is part of a wider state asset sale aimed at plugging holes in the budget. (Reporting by Kira Zavyalova; Writing by Jack Stubbs; Editing by Andrey Ostroukh)
U.S. airlines are ending another year of record profits and were once again responsible for a good chunk of the global industry’s earnings. But the costs of fuel and labor are rising, prompting questions whether the good times will roll on in 2018 and beyond. Amid the record profitability, the industry’s costs are rising twice as fast as revenues, pushing U.S. carriers to seek savings and putting a brake on profit growth. “There’s still breathing room, but the peak ...
PAXTON — A Champaign woman was killed Saturday morning in a two-car collision in Ford County.
Christina I. Curtsinger, 33, of Champaign was driving west on Illinois Route 9, west of Paxton, about 7 a.m. when her car crossed the center line, according to state police.
Her car hit an eastbound SUV driven by Pamela D. Goff, 62, of Gibson City.
Goff was transported from the scene via ambulance to Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, and treated for injuries.
The Champaign woman was pronounced dead at the scene by the Ford County coroner.
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PrinterThe wrote: England football are really struggling to get Wembley anywhere close again tonight. Granted Thursday night doesn't help but loads of empty seats.
I've only ever driven. Park on Michigan Ave around dinner time, have some food/drinks at Lowry and then back there again post match for an hour then back in the car and away with no bother at all. I know not everyone has access or can be on the road as early but the last years have been completely stress free and presumably tomorrow will be aswell.I wonder if the proposed tube strike that was due to go ahead yesterday and only got cancelled on Tuesday had anything to do with it? I don't follow football so I don't know if it's a recurring problem.
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Almost every time Linus Torvalds releases a new mainline Linux kernel, there's inevitable confusion about which kernel is the "stable" one now. Is it the brand new X.Y one, or the previous X.Y-1.Z one? Is the brand new kernel too new? Should you stick to the previous release?
The kernel.org page doesn't really help clear up this confusion. Currently, right at the top of the page. we see that 4.15 is the latest stable kernel -- but then in the table below, 4.14.16 is listed as "stable," and 4.15 as "mainline." Frustrating, eh?
Unfortunately, there are no easy answers. We use the word "stable" for two different things here: as the name of the Git tree where the release originated, and as indicator of whether the kernel should be considered “stable” as in “production-ready.”
According to this report Brock Lesnar has officially notified the UFC he has retired from MMA. If this is true it is not surprising, really. Lesnar is 39 and would not be eligible to enter the USADA testing pool again until later this year after being suspended following a failed drug test before and on the night of UFC 200. Regardless, Lesnar will be performing at WrestleMania 33 on April 2 in Orlando this year for WWE. He will not be hurting for money.
Brock nor the UFC as of this posting has made it official.
The subject of beer sales was one of the major topics for discussion during Thursday night’s Gleason City Board meeting.
Although Gleason currently doesn’t sell beer inside its city limits, this may change if certain aldermen have their way.
The issue of beer sales as a means of generating revenue to meet the City’s financial obligations was fiercely debated by Board members and local citizens, with some arguing for it to gain much-needed tax revenue, and others speaking out against it on ethical grounds.
(See compete story in the Feb. 15th issue of the Dresden Enterprise.)
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Rap legend Snoop Dogg is set to perform at the Jersey City Fourth of July fireworks show Wednesday, drawing twice as many people as last year, with 200,000 expected.
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (WAVY) — Lightning is suspected of sparking a fire at a Williamsburg fire station Wednesday.
Around 4:15 p.m., one of the air conditioning units on the roof of the fire station at 440 N. Boundary Street caught fire. Most of the firefighters were out of the building on a separate call when the fire started.
Williamsburg crews returned to the station and with help from the James City County and York County Fire Departments, the fire was marked under control in about 15 minutes.
No one was injured.
The station suffered smoke and water damage, though the damage was contained to the station’s living quarters. The city is making arrangements for displaced firefighters.
Fire service, including response times, will be unaffected.
Star Plus’ brand new show that is based on the story of Harishankar Parsai will be soon going on floor.We already told you that four of Star Plus shows will be going off air. This new show being produced by Saurabh Tewari will be replacing one of them.According to the reports, actress Megha Chakraborty will be the female lead of the show.However the makers are still dicey about who should they lock as the lead actor. They are pondering over the names of Gaurav Sareen and Anshul Pandey.One of them will be locked finally.Gaurav Sareen is currently seen in Ek Deewna Tha while Anshul Pandey has appeared in shows like Kuch Toh Log Kahenge, Bade Achhe Lagte Hain and Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai.This serial will be based in Indore and its production will go on floor in February.Let us see who of the two makes it to the final cast. Who do you want to see on the screen? Tell us in the comments.
A Southington man is facing charges after police said he punched a woman during a road rage incident.
Police said last Friday night a woman was driving behind a truck on Marion Avenue that she said had pulled over to the right side of the road.
The woman assumed the truck driver, identified as 58-year-old Paul Haburay, wanted her to pass, so she did and continued down the road.
Then, police said the woman noticed the truck pull up close behind her so she pulled into a parking lot.
That’s when the victim said Haburay got out of his truck and began yelling at her. The victim said he then punched her under her left eye.
She was able to obtain Haburay’s license plate.
Police arrested Haburay and charged him with third-degree assault and illegal operation of a motor vehicle with intent to harass or intimidate.
He is expected to appear in court on June 19.
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TORONTO _ The energy sector helped Canada’s main stock index close higher, while the loonie soared after the latest rate announcement by the Bank of Canada.
The Canadian central bank kept its key interest rate on hold at 1.25 per cent, but its comments increased market expectations that it would raise the rate in July. The Canadian dollar averaged 77.54 cents US, up 0.74 of a US cent.
The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 126.05 points at 16,048.66, led by energy and base metals.
In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average closed the session up 306.33 points at 24,667.78. The S&P 500 index rose 34.15 points to close at 2,724.01 and the Nasdaq composite index was up 65.86 points at 7,462.45.
The July crude contract was US$1.48 higher at US$68.21 per barrel and the July natural gas contract was down two cents at US$2.88 per mmBTU.
The August gold contract ended up US$2.40 to US$1,306.50 an ounce and the July copper contract rose one cent to close at US$3.07 a pound.
Police said credit cards from the wallet were used at several automated teller machines for attempted withdrawals after the wallet was stolen Feb. 26 from 150 W. State of Franklin Road. Investigators identified Katina Arnold, 44, as one of the people attempting the withdrawals.
Arnold, 1142 Huffine Road, was charged with one count of auto burglary and six counts of attempted credit card fraud under $1,000. She was held in the Washington County Detention Center on $17,000 bond awaiting a Sessions Court appearance set for Monday.
NOW THE INVASION GETS WORSE UNLESS WE THWART IT: Mexico Goes Hard Left In Presidential Election – Now What?
Asmara, 02 January 2017 - President Isaias Afwerki expressed his best wishes and a Happy New Year to the people of Eritrea living inside the country and abroad, to the members of the Eritrean Defense Force as well as to friends and well wishers of Eritrea.
In a message broadcast on Eri-Tv and Dimtsi Hafash radio outlets, President Isaias stated that the Eritrean people have secured and preserved their nation’s independence and territorial integrity through solid determination, unity and sacrifice. President Isaias underlined that the steadfastness and commitments the Eritrean people have and continue to display in the arduous journey of nation-building and development are eloquent testimonies to the bright future of the country.
We love sports, and we love dogs. So here’s a video of a dog that’s good at sports. The video was uploaded to YouTube by UNILAD Tech & Discovery, and it features three humans having a kick-about on the beach with a four-legged friend.
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The dog’s soccer skills are impressive, which isn’t particularly surprising, considering it has four feet.
LONDON, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Nordea, the Nordic region’s biggest banking group, said on Friday it has applied to list its Finnish unit’s shares on the Nasdaq Helsinki, Nasdaq Stockholm and Nasdaq Copenhagen exchanges.
The application is part of preparations for the planned re-domiciliation of the parent company to Finland - a move that still needs to be approved by Nordea’s shareholders at a meeting on March 15, the bank said. (Reporting by Emma Rumney, editing by Silvia Aloisi)
's stock had its "buy" rating reiterated by research analysts at Benchmark Co. in a research report issued to clients and investors on Sunday.
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Hamilton police have charged a 54-year-old man after an armed robbery at an east-end convenience store.
A man who threatened to shoot a teller held up the store on Main Street East and Barnesdale Avenue North around 3:30 a.m. on Jan. 27, police said Friday.
He made off with cash and fled, but had returned two other times to make the same demands, police said.
On Thursday, police arrested Enrico Lera, 54, of Hamilton. He is charged with three counts of robbery.
Rourkela: Two persons were arrested for hacking a veterinary doctor to death in Rourkela on Monday night.
Notably, six unidentified persons barged in the official quarters of the medical professional named Balakrushna Majhi (62) and attacked him and his son Dinabandhu (22) at around 7:30 pm.
In the attack, both the victims were critically injured and were rushed to Ispat General Hospital (IGH) where the doctor declared dead on arrival. The youth is undergoing treatment.
After getting information, the Biramitrapur police reached the spot and began investigation into the incident.
They apprehended and arrested two persons who are identified as Mohammad Sabir and Aravind Sahoo in this regard. An amount of Rs. 35,000 and an expensive mobile phone were seized from them.
However, the police is interrogating the duo for further information.
New Zealand's median house price rose 9.4 percent in January, with two regions recording new records, although activity slowed, according to the Real Estate Institute. The national median house price increased to $490,000 in January from $448,000 a year earlier, the institute said.
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KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has detained a woman holding a Vietnamese travel document in connection with the death of the half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, police said on Wednesday.
The woman, detained on Wednesday morning at the low-cost terminal of the Kuala Lumpur International Airport in the Malaysian capital, was identified on the travel document as Doan Thi Huong, police said in a statement.
The “suspect was positively identified from the CCTV footage at the airport and was alone at the time of arrest,” they added.
South Korea’s spy agency suspects two female North Korean agents assassinated the estranged half-brother of the North Korean leader on Monday, South Korean lawmakers in Seoul have said.
RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — A top Palestinian official says India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi will make what is described as a historic visit to the West Bank next month.
Majdi Khaldi, an adviser to President Mahmoud Abbas told the Voice of Palestine on Monday that the visit will take place on Feb. 10, with Modi coming to Ramallah. He says it's the first time an Indian prime minister will visit the Palestinian territories.
Modi's visit would come just weeks after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was warmly welcomed during a six-day trip to India.
India, for decades a leading country in the nonaligned movement, has developed warm relations with Israel in recent years.
Khaldi says "this is the first Indian PM to visit the Palestinian territories and it is going to be historical."
The 23-year-old has “assured he remains with the team he has been with all his life for at least the next four years,” Sevilla said in a statement.
Despite his tender age, Rico already has a wealth of experience with 129 first team appearances and having helped Sevilla to win two Europa League titles in 2015 and 2016.
Rico has also become a regular in the Spanish squad as deputy to Manchester United’s David de Gea.
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Watch below, as Newbury Park travels to Oaks Christian for a high school football matchup on Friday, Oct. 6. Kickoff scheduled for 7 p.m.
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The Sole Administrator, Rivers State Waste Management Agency, Bro Felix Obuah, will today Thursday, June 15, 2017 at 12noon prompt, at the Conference Hall of Rivers State Waste Management Agency, meet with all Chief Executive Officers of Service Providing Companies doing business with the Agency.
The meeting is crucial and mandatory for all the concerned companies and officers to attend.
The Sole Administrator of Rivers State Waste Management Agency, Bro Felix Obuah cautions all chief executives of the service providing companies to endeavour to attend the meeting as failure to honour this invitation will not be taken kindly.
Signed:
Jerry Needam
Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to
Bro. Felix Obuah, Sole Administrator,
Rivers State Waste Management Agency (RIWAMA).
SAN ANTONIO — Freshman Jhivvan Jackson came off the bench to hit four 3-pointers and score 22, Keaton Wallace added 11 points, eight rebounds and four assists and UT San Antonio shocked Western Kentucky 74-63 on Saturday.
The Roadrunners (13-11, 6-5 Conference USA) knocked down 8 of 23 shots from 3-point range (35 per cent), while holding the Hilltoppers (16-7, 8-2) to 2 of 20 from distance. UT San Antonio made 16 of 20 from the foul line, while Western Kentucky connected on just 17 of 30 attempts (57 per cent). The Roadrunners have won three straight.
Taveion Hollingsworth scored 21 on 8-of-13 shooting for the Hilltoppers, while Justin Johnson had 13 points and 13 rebounds for his eighth double-double of the season.
Jackson had three 3-pointers in a game-opening 17-5 run and the Roadrunners never looked back in the wire-to-wire win.
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FORT WORTH, Texas — A white Texas police officer says he regrets asking a mother why she didn't teach her son not to litter during the December arrest of the black woman and her two teenage daughters.
Fort Worth police officer William Martin spoke publicly for the first time Wednesday in his appeal of a 10-day suspension for excessive force in the incident that was viewed millions of times after a cellphone video was posted on social media. Martin, who has already served the suspension, defended his physical actions, including use of force.
Delhi BJP MLAs today moved the high court seeking to restrain disqualified Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot from attending the ongoing Assembly proceedings.
The plea, challenging the continuance of Gahlot as a minister, was mentioned before a bench of Acting Chief Justice Gita Mittal and Justice C Hari Shankar, which listed it for hearing tomorrow.
The budget session of the Delhi Assembly started on March 16 and will continue till March 28.
The Election Commission had recommended the disqualification of 20 AAP MLAs, for holding office of profit, on January 19. The president had accepted the poll panel's opinion the very next day.
The MLAs have challenged their disqualification order in the high court, which is yet to pronounce the judgment.
Advocate Balendu Shekhar and Neeraj Kumar mentioned the petition on behalf of four BJP MLAs - Vijender Gupta, O P Sharma, Jagdish Pradhan and Manjinder Singh Sirsa.
Bogdanovic dropped in 18 points (5-10 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 6-6 FT) to go along with two rebounds and two assists across 33 minutes during Friday's 133-126 loss to the Hornets.
Bogdanovic put on an efficient shooting performance and finished second on the team in minutes played. He was held scoreless in Monday's game against the Grizzlies, but he's responded with 39 points combined over his last two games -- one of his best two-game stretches of the season. Bodganovic should continue to see his looks as a floor spacer int he frontcourt, but his role on offense can be fickle now that the team has its full complement of players available.
Dear Geist, Why oh why do we Canadians spell humour with a u, but humorous without the u? Are we being Canadianly polite, throwing bones to both the British and the American lexicographers? —Seeking simplicity, Charlottetown PEI Dear Seeking, Both humor and humour are technically correct in English everywhere, but in the United States, humor is by far the preferred spelling. The shortened version of that and other English words—humor, parlor, behavior, paycheque and maneuver, to name just a few—come from American lexicographers' painstaking work to distinguish American English from other varieties. —The Editors
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* CEO says does not expect another big financial hit from A400M this year
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Rick Rieder, BlackRock chief investment officer of global fixed income, discusses his view on bonds and the market as the 10-Year Treasury note inches toward 3%.
A dirt bike chase with state police led to a larceny arrest for a Bethel man Saturday afternoon. Photo courtesy of the Connecticut State Police.
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ATHENS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio University's journalism school is rescinding an award given to a former Alabama newspaper executive who recently resigned following allegations that he assaulted female newsroom employees in the 1970s by spanking them.
Because of those accusations, faculty at the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism voted in January to rescind H. Brandt Ayers' 2011 Carr Van Anda Award, the school's highest honor.
Ayers had stepped down as chairman of the board of Consolidated Publishing Co. earlier in January. He has said he regrets things he did when he was younger.
At least three women have said Ayers assaulted them in the mid-1970s when he was an executive at The Anniston Star. Ayers became a nationally known voice of Southern liberalism during his tenure as editor and publisher at the newspaper.
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Florida Panthers defenseman Mark Pysyk (13) gets to the puck before Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Alex Killorn (17) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Oct. 6, 2017, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Florida Panthers defenseman Mark Pysyk (13) gets to the puck before Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Alex Killorn (17) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Oct. 6, 2017, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) (Chris OMeara / AP)
Jane Monzures is at Northwestern Medicine to learn about the latest innovation in mammography. She’s getting a look at how the new type of testing is making a big difference for women. Plus, we meet a woman who says the new technology is making her experience with annual mammograms much easier.
Alfie Evans latest: The petition was started on behalf of Alfie’s parents by Kayleigh Price
The petition was started on behalf of Alfie’s parents by Kayleigh Price from Birkenhead who has started two other petitions in order for people to rally around the child who needs urgent life-saving treatment.
It reads: “We the undersigned humbly petition Your Majesty for protection of life and liberty of your 23-months-old subject Alfie Evans.
“The judges in Your Majesty’s Courts have given orders to kill Alfie on an appointed hour at Alder Hey Hospital in Liverpool by withdrawing his life support.
“For the day and hour of that killing to be kept secret from the public to avoid any protest or hinderance and for Alfie to be detained in Alder Hey until his death - any attempt to release him to be resisted by force, and punished by imprisonment.”
With a year of the Trump Presidency behind us, the President went to the capitol to address a divided house. Lying in wait, Democrats with closed ears and minds are unwilling to share in the progress made on the economy and to negotiate on what lies ahead. Even Bobby Kennedy’s grandson ripped into the speech, drooling all over himself in the process. Jon Bowne reports.
Gubernatorial candidate and Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom told the Sacramento Bee that he did not have an alcohol problem and did not attend rehab after the affair he had ten years ago.
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McWilliams launches new range
McWilliam’s Wines has today launched a new range of wines, called the McW range, which comes from grapes in the cool climate regions of New South Wales. Source, The Shout.
MILAN, March 29 Demand for the initial public offering (IPO) of Italy's Unieuro covers all the shares on offer, excluding the green shoe option, a memo sent by one of the global coordinators to investors showed on Wednesday.
Consumer electronics retailer Unieuro has been offering shares to institutional investors at a price of between 13 and 16.5 euros each. The sale is expected to end on Thursday. (Reporting by Elisa Anzolin; writing by Francesca Landini)
PRESIDENT Edgar Chagwa Lungu says he is fed up of hearing the same hollow baseless accusations that he is corrupt.
The Head of State noted that their has been so much dust raised the past month but no evidence brought forth.
Lakeside Fire rescues dog from burning home
by Kelsey Meksto
SAN DIEGO (CNS) – One man died today from injuries suffered in a Lakeside house fire that appears to have been set on purpose, according to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department.
The Lakeside man had his Labrador with him when he supposedly set his house on fire. The Lakeside Fire Department rescued and revived the Lab with an oxygen mask after they found him suffering from smoke inhalation.
Lakeside deputies responded to investigate a house fire at 7:55 a.m., although the blaze had been extinguished, Sgt. Greg Hampton said.
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829 AM CST MON JAN 2 2017
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN OMAHA/VALLEY HAS CANCELLED THE WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR HARRISON AND SHELBY COUNTIES. TEMPERATURES ARE NOW ABOVE FREEZING AND EXPECTED TO REMAIN ABOVE FREEZING THROUGH THE DAY. THUS ANY ADDITIONAL PRECIPITATION WILL BE IN THE FORM OF DRIZZLE AND NOT FREEZING DRIZZLE.
THE WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON FOR MONONA COUNTY. AND, A FREEZING RAIN ADVISORY CONTINUES UNTIL NOON FOR AUDUBON, GUTHRIE, CARROLL, CRAWFORD AND SAC COUNTIES IN THE KJAN LISTENING AREA.
(NBC News) Paying down debt tops the list of financial resolutions experts say you should make for the new year.
“The last thing you want to do is ruin all those great holiday feelings by starting the new year with a holiday debt hangover that you’re facing for the next few months,” says Matt Shulz of CreditCards.com.
A consumer survey by Fidelity Investments found many Americans included debt reduction among their top financial goals for 2017.
“We’ve seen people really focus on making sure they can pay off debt, curb their spending, and there’s been a real surge and focus on savings,” says Fidelity’s Ken Hevert.
The firm’s survey of more than 2,000 people found the vast majority more willing to make resolutions because they’re so optimistic.
“Seven out of ten respondents, which is the highest it’s been in a while, are telling us that they feel much better about the path forward,” Hevert says.
Kareem Hunt ran for 116 yards and a touchdown, the Chiefs shut down Derek Carr and Raiders offense and Kansas City held on to beat Oakland 26-15 on Sunday to snap a four-game losing streak.
Change culture of divisiveness at voting booth
Given the hyper-divisive content of our current political climate, some may want to just tune out. With ongoing support for hate speech at the highest level of the administration and continued exploitation by Russian bots, these divisions can seem insurmountable. Daily, we read and hear the angry tones, petty insults and observe the continued devolution of ethical standards.
The good news is that millions are marching to protest these divisive actions and policies, frequently led by young people who believe change is possible. Even better, many are registering — and even pre-registering — to vote.
If you want to help register voters, please contact any of the following: Indivisible of Northern Nevada, League of Women Voters of Northern Nevada or Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada. Deadlines for registering ahead of the June 12 primary are coming up in May; details are available from the Nevada Secretary of State.
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Opioid painkillers were found in several places in Paisley Park in the days following Prince's death last year, court documents released Monday showed. According to a search warrant issued April 21, 2016, the day Prince was found dead in his home in Chanhassen, Minnesota, investigators found several pills labeled "Watson 853" - hydrocodone-acetaminophen - in different bottles in the residence.
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Terrence Howard and Xzibit talk Shyne, how EMPIRE's most dangerous producer joined the EMPIRE Family, and what comes next on an all-new EMPIRE.
Mobile phone users in the country and city are being asked to help scientists map Australia's frog population.
By recording local frog sounds and sending them to the Australian Museum for identification the public will contribute to a better understanding of how many frogs are out there and which ones are endangered.
Australia’s frogs are especially vulnerable because of a combination of climate change, pollution, introduced species, and urban development.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – Police are asking for the public’s help to locate a missing 19-year-old Harrisburg man.
Mahendra Regmi left his home in the 2600 block of Green Street on Saturday and has not returned. Police said he has not been taking his medication for schizophrenia and made statements that he wanted to harm himself.
He was last seen wearing a gray coat, and black pants. He is about 5’8″ tall and weighs around 170 pounds.
Anyone with information should call Harrisburg police at 717-558-6900.
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BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (AP) -- Mets closer Jeurys Familia pitched an inning for Double-A Binghamton on Monday as he prepares to return from a 15-game suspension under Major League Baseball's domestic violence policy.
Familia worked a 1-2-3 sixth inning against Portland in his second appearance this season, throwing six of his nine pitches for strikes. He is eligible to return to New York's roster Thursday, when the team wraps a three-game home series against Philadelphia.
Familia's suspension stems from an altercation with his wife last fall. He was arrested Oct. 31 on a simple assault charge, but prosecutors later dropped the case. Under the domestic violence policy, a player can be disciplined absent a criminal conviction
Familia can participate in up to six minor league games while serving the penalty.
Following an executive session, borough council on Monday agreed to hire Joel Gulla and Trevin Green to the police department's full-time ranks. After four years of service, the base salary is $61,726.
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Efforts taken for Environmental Changes on Campus
The Office of Sustainability has been putting a lot of efforts in making changes on campus for a better environment.
After Brooks Lennon completed Real Salt Lake's late comeback with an 88th-minute match-winner, neither a handshake nor a high-five sufficed to show coach Mike Petke's gratitude to the young winger.
Check out the moment Petke congratulated Lennon – surprising him during a postmatch interview – after Real's 2-1 victory over the Colorado Rapids on Saturday:
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The Mandarin Oriental is located on a quiet street close to Washington tourist attractions – you can walk to the Jefferson Memorial and the Smithsonian metro station in under 10 minutes, and the White House in 15. In the immediate vicinity, there's a CVS across the street and a Starbucks a block away.
The Museum of the Bible is four blocks away, and a pedestrian bridge takes guests straight to the buzzing restaurants, shops and music venues directly on the booming Southwest Waterfront. Catch a concert at The Anthem, browse for books at Politics & Prose and try a number of restaurants at the District Wharf neighborhood development where, in the warmer months, there is plenty of outdoor dining available.
Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren is kicking off her book tour Tuesday.
"This Fight Is Our Fight: The Battle to Save America's Middle Class," is Warren’s 11th book.
The tour starts in New York City at the Barnes & Noble in Union Square, where 2016 Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton kicked off her 2014 book tour.
Senator Warren is seeking re-election and has already raised more than $9 million.
When will Ozark season 2 be released on Netflix?
Netflix announced that their original series Ozark has been renewed for a second season last August.
It has been confirmed that the second instalment will consist of 10 episodes.
An exact release date has not yet been confirmed. Season one dropped in July 2017 so it is probable that show runners will aim for a July 2018 release for the second run.
Filming began last autumn in Atlanta, Georgia and is still ongoing.
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Its not very often I get a chance to just go to a hockey game and enjoy it, but I did just that Wednesday in Rochester. I was anxious to see Brendan Guhle to see where the 19-year-old is in his development and he didn't disappoint.
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Paddy McGrath is targeting a return to playing with Donegal in March.
The Ardara man is currently working hard on his rehab to strengthen the knee he injured while playing in the club championship in September.
Speaking at today’s jersey launch in Donegal Town, Paddy hopes to be back to full training by February…
The Wilton Chamber of Commerce’s 21st Annual Golf Classic will be held this year at Wilton’s Rolling Hills Country Club Monday, May 8.
The Chamber returns to Rolling Hills Country Club with a new 10 a.m. shotgun start and a discount price. Proceeds benefit the Chamber and its scholarship program.
For information and to reserve a foursome call 203-762-0567.
Jason Wu on his influential style and working with Meghan Markle
The fashion designer speaks about dressing Michelle Obama and a host of Hollywood royalty.
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Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has asked former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode and the Special Assistant to Governor Ayodele Fayose, Lere Olayinka, to apologise to him and pay N2 billion compensation for accusing him of owning the $43.4 million and other cash found in a flat in Ikoyi, Lagos.
Amaechi, in letters sent to Fani-Kayode and Olayinka by his lawyer, gave the men seven days ultimatum to apologise and pay compensation.
The minister denied owing any house in Lagos and having a girlfriend.
Olayinka had alleged that EbonyLife TV founder, Mosunmola Abudu, is Amaechi’s girlfriend, who got a flat at the Osborne Towers from the minister.
Amaechi said he was a good family man and had no girlfriend anywhere.
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Police have named the man who died in a crash in Puwera, Northland on Sunday as Cody Lloyd Cullen.
The 21-year-old was from Waipū. He was the sole occupant in a car that collided with a Mitsubishi Challenger carrying eight people.
Cullen was the 20th person killed on Northland roads this year.
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Sligo manager Niall Carew.
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Niall Carew points out that Sligo are not getting much credit for their superb start in Division Three of the NFL.
Having snatched a draw against Armagh in their opener, the Yeats County earned a magnificent victory in Tipperary last weekend to put themselves in a terrific position to fight for promotion.
"I think we're still not getting the credit we really deserve," Carew states in The Sligo Champion. "People are saying about the Tipperary comeback at the end and then that we shouldn't have had a penalty against Armagh. But, look, that suits us.
"We just have to make sure that we drive on. For me, it's just one game at a time and we're not looking any further than Antrim in a couple of weeks."
The 'time traveller' warned that aliens will invade next year.
Officers in Casper, Wyoming, said the Bryant Johnson, from central Wyoming, in the US, was arrested for public intoxication.
Casper police said the man they encountered at 10.30pm on Monday claimed he was from the year 2048.
The suspect told police he wanted to warn the people of Casper that aliens will arrive next year, and that they should leave as soon as possible.
He asked to speak to the "president" of the town, about 170 miles (270 kilometres) northwest of Cheyenne.
An incident of minor fire was reported on the campus of Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) on Pashan Road Monday morning.
As per the fire brigade, their control room got a call around 11.35 am about small stretch of land with dry grass catching fire.
Fire officer Shivaji Memane from Pashan fire station, “The stretch of dry grass that caught fire, is located inside the IISER campus in Smoeshwarwadi area. By the time we reached, people there had already started efforts to control the fire. The fire was doused within minutes. We suspect the fire started because of sparking in the high tension wires which pass over the stretch.”
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“THE PIANO HAS BEEN with me since 1994. She’s a Bösendorfer, a black beauty. I take her and another whenever I’m on tour. They’ve been my collaborators for over 20 years. In June of 2016, I started writing tracks for my new album, Native Invader, in the lyric book on the ledge. It traveled with me to a coffee shop in a little town in Florida and to the mountains of the Carolinas and Tennessee, where my mother’s people have lived for hundreds of years. My mother started to get very ill last year, and during that time we spoke a lot about my grandfather. Those conversations drove the record, and me. In the studio,...
PARIS, Wis. (AP) — Authorities have identified three Illinois men they say were gang members who were fatally shot at a southern Wisconsin race track.
The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office said Monday the victims of Sunday night’s shooting were 30-year-old David L. Watson of Oswego, 30-year-old Khalid R. Howard or Aurora, and 26-year-old Derek K. Edwards of North Aurora.
Kenosha County Sheriff David Beth said Monday the man who killed the three Sunday night is still at large. Beth says investigators have identified the victims as gang members but officials have not determined a motive for the shooting.
The three men were shot point-blank in a concession area in the parking lot of the raceway where some 15,000 people had gathered for a car show and drag race.
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A 30-year-old man was taken into custody Wednesday at Portland International Airport after five pounds of marijuana were packed into his luggage.
According to court documents, a TSA agent flagged James Bui’s luggage after suspecting drugs were inside.
Bui was then arrested by Port of Portland police.
Prosecutors said Bui admitted to the agent that the marijuana belonged to him and he was transporting it to Ohio.
Court documents also state Bui told the agent he has taken marijuana out of Oregon 15 other times to sell it.
Bui pleaded not guilty to unlawful import or export of a marijuana item, which is a felony drug charge.
He was released from custody and is scheduled to make another court appearance Friday.
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HELENA – A 19-year-old suspect was busted for breaking into a local sporting goods store.
Joshua Patrick Gretsch was arrested Monday and charged with the recent burglary of Montana Outdoor Sports.
Helena Police said video surveillance showed Gretsch and another individual breaking into the store and stealing more than 50 knives, along with backpacks and an undisclosed amount of ammunition.
Officers arrested both suspects after a female tried to pawn some of the knives on Monday.
Gretsch will be arraigned in March. If convicted he could be sentenced to 20 years in the state prison.
Having just wrapped up The Age Of Electric's highly successful cross-Canada reunion tour, Todd Kerns - also known as a member of Slash Featuring Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators - has his sights set on a pair of intimate, acoustic shows. Details are as follows:
Up first on May 8th at The Basement in Nashville, TN is a charity event benefiting People For Animals; get your tickets here.
Following that is a not to be missed gig on May 19th at Genghis Cohen in Los Angeles, CA; get your tickets at this location.
A teaser video of a new, as yet untitled acoustic song by Todd Kerns can be enjoyed below:
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Peel Regional Police are asking for help finding a man who has been wanted following an alleged domestic assault that left a teenager with serious injuries last year.
The “wanted Wednesday” fugitive search is focusing this week on the hunt for Josh Rurangwa, 34, who has been wanted for more than a year. An arrest warrant was issued for Rurangwa in April 2017.
Peel police spokesperson Const. Iryna Yashnyk said the victim, an 18-year-old woman, suffered “significant injuries” in the assault that occurred in the area of Hurontario Street and Burnhamthorpe Road.
Police say Rurangwa is black, 5-foot-9, 155 pounds, with short black hair. He sometimes wears glasses.
Ben Zobrist will bat leadoff Friday night and Jason Heyward will play center field when the Cubs face the Nationals in Game 1 of the National League Division Series.
Zobrist is 1-for-5 lifetime against Nationals starter Stephen Strasburg. With Kyle Schwarber in left field, it's evident that manager Joe Maddon would like to score early and then opt for a more defense-oriented lineup.
Heyward is 15-for-37 lifetime against Strasburg. Heyward made 12 starts in center field during the regular season.
Here's the Cubs' lineup:
Zobrist RF
Bryant 3B
Rizzo 1B
Contreras C
Schwarber LF
Russell SS
Heyward CF
Baez 2B
Hendricks P
Follow along below for live updates, social media posts, photos and more from Friday's Game 1 of the National League Division Series between the Cubs and Nationals.
ISTANBUL, March 31 Turkish state-run lender Halkbank's operations and transactions fully comply with national and international regulations, it said in a statement regarding the arrest of its deputy general manager Mehmet Hakan Atilla in the United States.
Atilla was charged with participating in a multi-year scheme to violate sanctions against Iran and conspiring with Turkish-Iranian gold trader Reza Zarrab, who is already on trial.
In a statement released to the Istanbul stock exchange late on Thursday, Halkbank said there was news in some media organs in recent days discrediting the bank and misleading the public and investors regarding his arrest.
"Our Bank's operations and transactions fully comply with national and international regulations all the time. Our Bank takes all measures to protect its shareholders, business partners and depositors' right," the statement said. (Reporting by Birsen Altayli; Editing by Daren Butler)
FASHION
Shimmer of hope
After seasons of matte finishes dominating everything from cosmetics to car paint, all manner of glossy fabrications are set to tantalize you for fall. The iridescent offerings at Dries Van Noten’s fall 2017 show extolled the virtues of goniochromism – ditto the prismatic pieces seen at Sies Marjan and Christopher Kane. Catch the light with accents that will lend a bit of shine to your look, such as Golden Goose’s pink, purple and blue sneakers, or Kayu’s shell-covered clutch. Vanda Jacintho and Rebekah Price extol the multi-faceted beauty of blue. And Huda Beauty’s versatile Lip Strobe gloss in a colour called Shameless contains pearls of gold and pink. Why settle for one hue when you can wear them all?
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A presentation by the company that Alnwick/Haldimand Township has contracted with to collect certain insurance claim monies after some residential fires have taken place is making a special council presentation at 12:30 p.m. this Thursday at the Alnwick Civic Centre.
Some people have expressed concern about paying for fire protection through taxes and then again through their insurance company.
A Roseneath area resident is a delegation at council the same afternoon immediately following that of the contracted company, Fire Marque.
SUNRIVER, Ore. (AP) — The firefighter, using an ice-rescue sled in its inaugural mission, approached the victim as it kept slipping and falling on a frozen pond in Oregon.
Using the new red sled, firefighter Jeff “JJ” Johnston, gently nudged it to the edge of the pond. The young deer then got its legs underneath it on solid ground and scampered off as Johnston’s colleagues applauded, with one filming the event.
The video has become a sensation, garnering millions of views and picked up by broadcasters in the United States and overseas.
Tammie Waters, office manager of the Sunriver Fire Department, said it was a great way to get training, and save a deer in the bargain.
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NVM or Non-volatile memory is a type of computer memory that can store all the data present in it regardless if the memory has power or not. In simple words, if the power to memory is disabled then it will still be able to hold the data stored in it.
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Bill Smead, Smead Capital Management, discusses the market reaction to softer rate environment and the potential rollback of bank regulations.
WORTH COUNTY, Iowa – A burglary charge has been dropped against an Albert Lea woman arrested in North Iowa.
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Tasha Nelson, 29, was accused of 3rd degree burglary for entering a woman’s house in Kensett on May 19 and trying to change into the woman’s clothes.
The Worth County Attorney’s Office filed to dismiss that charge, however, and the judge agreed. According to court documents, the victims in this case consented to the dismissal so that Nelson can be prosecuted on more serious criminal charges in Minnesota and “receive any medical treatment which may address the behaviors that resulted in the criminal charge in Iowa.”
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Story highlights Reported fracas following Manchester Derby
Manchester City beat Manchester United 2-1
City's Premier League lead is now 11 points
(CNN) England's Football Association has asked Manchester United and Manchester City for their "observations" over a fracas involving players and coaches from both teams following Sunday's key Premier League game.
City coach Mikel Arteta was widely reportedly to have suffered a cut to the head in the melee that involved up to 20 players and members of staff of the two teams.
Britain's Press Association reported United boss Jose Mourinho was embroiled in a "heated exchange" with City players after his side were beaten 2-1 by the Premier League leaders.
United were unhappy about City's whooping and cheering following a win that extended their league lead over second-place United to 11 points.
Neither club has commented on the incident and have not responded to CNN's request for comment.
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The bigger irony in Al Franken's resignation is that this announcement was on Pearl Harbor Day. It was the day we went to war with "absolute" powers. Blind obedience leads to tyranny. Remember the term "good German" is a term that means nothing morally. "Good" is a relative term without absolute moral value.
Al Franken could have "faced the music" and helped establish standards that preclude witch hunts. Without standards, things are black and white, yes and no, right and wrong and there is no justice for anyone. Ignorance, want, and fear are children of hypocrisy.
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A woman's body was found inside a stairwell at San Francisco General Hospital. (May 30, 2018)
A woman's body was found in a stairwell at a San Francisco General Hospital building, sources confirmed to NBC Bay Area Wednesday.
The building is an electrical facility at the hospital.
No other information was immediately available.
In December 2014, the family of a SF General Hospital patient who went missing for more than two weeks before being found dead in a stairwell at the facility settled a lawsuit for $3 million.
Lynne Spalding, 57, was admitted on Sept. 19, 2013, to San Francisco General Hospital with a bladder infection. When Spalding was admitted, doctors concluded that she was disoriented and weak and ordered constant monitoring.
Spalding's death sparked multiple investigations focusing on communication failures between the hospital and sheriff's deputies who provide security and conducted the search for Spalding.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Zetterberg was the lone goal-scorer for the Red Wings in Monday's 2-1 overtime home loss to the Panthers.
Zetterberg hadn't scored in 22 straight contests before lighting the lamp at even strength Monday. The captain's only picked up five goals on 68 shots this season, and he's on pace for his lowest shots-on-goal output since the 2013-14 campaign, when he was limited to 45 games. A consummate professional who wears the leadership hat as well as anyone, Zetterberg needs to get more shots to fall and drastically increase his assist total -- he's only at 12 so far -- to regain the trust of his fantasy owners.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Asymchem Laboratories Tianjin Co Ltd :
* Says it signed an investment framework agreement with local government of Dunhua city, regarding green pharmaceutical key technology industrialization project
* Says the total investment of the project is 600 million yuan
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This Argentinian troupe brings malambo dance to Omaha! Through fast-paced footwork and explosive drumming, the company celebrates the South American cowboy tradition of the gaucho.
Malambo originated in the 17th century in the South American pampas. It evolved from competitive duels amongst the Argentine gaucho (South American cowboy) that tested agility, strength and dexterity.
It soon evolved to include what is now its hallmark: zapeteo, the fast-paced footwork inspired by the rhythm of galloping horses. Malambo also features the drumming of traditional Argentine bombos and whirling boleadoras, a throwing weapon made up of intertwined cords and weighted with stones.
Che Malambo was born from the heart of the gaucho tradition and is now thrilling audiences around the world with this new production created by director and choreographer Gilles Brinas.
Tickets start at $20.00.
Rob Patrick has been involved in radio and newspaper since the early 1980’s. After serving in several capacities in a handful of media outlets, Rob started BryantDaily.com in 2008.
Gen. Hawk Carlisle, commander of Air Combat Command, shows his appreciation for Senior Airman Sang Yang, 386th Aerial Port Squadron air transportation journeyman, Nov. 23, 2016 at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. Carlisle visited the 386th to gain appreciation for the wing's operations throughout the U.S. Central Command region and to thank Airmen personally for their service during the holiday season. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Andrew Park)
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Minority Leader of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi falsely said that General Flynn had described himself as a “scapegoat” in the blunder.
The embarrassing gaffe comes after the tweet was posted from a parody account.
She said: “The tweet of General Flynn today was ‘scapegoat’. Do you know what a scapegoat is?
“That means that in a community were people want to absolve themselves of guilt, they get a goat and they heap all of the ills onto the goat and then they run the goat out of town.
Vera Kay and Henry Johnson of Watertown and Tom and Erin Harvey of Lead would like to announce the engagement of their daughter, Paige Shroll …
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The bunting was out for the dogs and cats as they enjoyed a memorable Royal Wedding near Tiverton.
The Blue Cross Animal Rehoming Centre between Tiverton and Crediton enjoyed a Paws for Teaparty on Saturday, May 19.
Hannah Miell, Animal Welfare Officer for Rehoming said: “It’s been really busy a really good day, it’s lovely to see everyone and their pets and we have also had a good look at the dress that Meghan is wearing too.
“As well as the wedding we have our modified furniture that people have upcycled, they have made cat beds, we have cakes and people here who have come to meet the animals as well.
“Today’s event is not only fun but helps people know where we are as we are out in the sticks a bit. It’s always good to have people come and visit our centre, see the animals and also just get to know us and what kind of pets they can take on.”
Atlanta men get prison for illegally buying, smuggling guns
ATLANTA (AP) — Two Atlanta men have been sentenced for illegally buying and trafficking at least three dozen guns from Georgia to Trinidad and Tobago.
The U.S. attorney's office in Atlanta says Errol Alfred, known as "Major," was sentenced Thursday to five years in prison. Kerry Fernandez, known as "Trini," was sentenced April 19 to two years and three months.
Both had previously pleaded guilty to charges including conspiring to smuggle firearms out of the U.S.
Prosecutors say between August 2013 and September 2014, Alfred and Fernandez used straw buyers to buy guns. Alfred then hid the guns in shipping barrels to smuggle them to Trinidad, where they were sold.
A third man, Jordan Dunham, in April got six months in prison for illegally purchasing some of the guns the two men shipped.
Echelon is a pet-friendly, full-amenity, boutique apartment tower in the Fulton River District, directly across the street from Jewel-Osco, adjacent to a park, and a short walk from restaurants, nightlife and CTA trains. Studios at Echelon are fully rented, but will be available late in May and in mid-June, starting at $1,953 a month.
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BERLIN (Reuters) - Horst Seehofer, Chancellor Angela Merkel’s Bavarian ally, said he saw no reason to extend negotiations on forming a new German coalition beyond an initial deadline of Sunday night.
“I think we’ll get this done in the coming days,” Seehofer told reporters on arrival for negotiations on Friday. “So far, there is no reason to expect we will need longer than Sunday.”
MISSISSAUGA, ON – Train Trailer Rentals has promoted district sales manager Shawn Rogers to the newly created position of national sales manager for Canada.
The role reflects the company’s expansion in Quebec, Ontario and Alberta. It has locations in Mississauga and Cornwall, Ontario, as well as Calgary and Montreal.
Before joining Train in 2016, Rogers was Thermo King’s sales director, and Volvo Trucks Canada’s national leasing manager.
“As we continue to expand our locations and equipment offerings, Shawn will be a great asset in achieving our overall service and growth plans for the future,” said Rick Kloepfer, Train Trailer president.
TIP Trailer Services acquired Train Trailer in 2016.
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Donald Trump’s bellicosity on Iran is tricky to turn into action
Brogdon vs. Lowry
The Milwaukee rookie point guard had 16 points and made four three-pointers in Saturday’s Game 1. Lowry and the Raptors have to limit his effectiveness — Lowry must score more than four points for Toronto.
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The Raptors are 5-6 all-time in Game 2 of a playoff series, and 4-1 at the Air Canada Centre. In their first two rounds last spring, they dropped the first game and rebounded to win the second. . . . Lowry averaged 18 points, 7.5 assists and 5.5 rebounds in Game 2 wins over Indiana and Miami. . . . Valanciunas had only five field-goal attempts in Game 1, the fewest he’s had in 11 games dating back to March 23 at Miami.
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A BLAZE in a kitchen saw two fire crews out on call.
A toaster which caught fire in a home on Fareham Road in Gosport, yesterday afternoon, meant firefighters from Gosport and Fareham were called for help.
Fire crews used a hose reel to put out the fire, which filled the kitchen with smoke.
We know the Big Game Sunday Super Bowl is all about football, but it’s also an excuse to eat a whole lot of food.
According to the National Chicken Council’s annual Chicken Wing Report (yes, that’s a thing), we’ll be eating more chicken wings than ever before this weekend: 1.35 billion wings, to be exact.
The report also revealed that more than half (59 percent) of American diners who gobble up chicken wings like to eat their wings with ranch dressing, while about one-third of eaters prefer to dip their wings in blue cheese dressing. How do you like your wings?
Minneapolis Officials Moving Toward Offering City ID Cards
the Mayor Supports the Ordinance
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Minneapolis officials are moving closer to offering city identification cards that would be available regardless of a person’s immigration status.
The Star Tribune reports the ordinance is in its early stages and would be presented to the Minneapolis City Council before the year’s end.
The identification card would be available to anyone in Minneapolis above 14 years old – regardless of homelessness, immigration status or gender identity.
Council member Alondra Cano, chief sponsor of the ordinance, says the identification card is being designed to meet many “constituency needs,” not just the immigrant community’s.
Cano says officials are proposing incentives for people who get the identification cards such as discounted parking.
City council members and the mayor support the ordinance.
Advocates of tougher immigration enforcement portray such programs as encouraging people not to follow the law.
A Magical Country Estate in Downtown AspenLovingly built for and enjoyed by one family, this charming country home is being introduced to the market for the first time. The signature Colorado log and stone main house is 2 levels with 4 bedrooms. The finishes in each room are hand selected, offering a unique, cottage-like design within a large, luxury estate. The south facing veranda overlooking the lush green lawn and backyard patio begs family gatherings and year-round outdoor entertainment on its .75 acre corner lot. A restored 1880’s Miners cottage on the property offers a comfortable 2 bedroom guesthouse. Only a 4 minute walk to the center of town, the neighborhood of Oklahoma Flats offers privacy with a rare opportunity to own a custom home within walking distance to all of the legendary events and activities in Aspen. This unusually large corner lot of .75 acres provides privacy.
Baku. 6 February. REPORT.AZ/ ““A lot of mistakes...but a lot of people were killed”.
Repoprt informs, US President Donald Trump has told in his interview to the Fox News.
“Well, take a look at what we’ve done too. We’ve made a lot of mistakes. I’ve been against the war in Iraq from the beginning,” Trump said.
A "Celebration of Life" was held on Wednesday to remember the three women -- Dr. Jennifer Gray Golick, Christine Loeber and Dr. Jennifer Gonzales Shushereba -- who died at a veterans center in Yountville. At the memorial, Pathway Home Board of Director Chair Dorothy Salmon honored the victims, saying their legacy will keep the program going."This program will go on because we have amazing partners and because you're all here and you care this much. And we all loved Christine and Jennifer and Jen," she said. "This is their gift and it's their legacy that we keep this going, that we say the Napa Valley is the model for how everyone steps up to the plate, for how we teach other to do this, how we become the symbol for real joyful welcoming back. And not just saying thank you for your service, but walking the talk and really providing the kind of care that we know we can give people in the Napa Valley."
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The director of the Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board is calling it quits.
After a 41-year career in education, Paul Picard plans to retire in October.
The 64-year-old is the son of a former chair of the Windsor separate school board.
He began his career as a teacher in 1976. He became director in 2010.
The process for choosing Picard's replacement will be announced in the coming weeks.
The county of Cornwall in the southwest corner of England has received more than 1 billion euros in EU funding since 2000. Now, faced with uncertainty over Brexit, some Cornwall-based businesses are making preparations for life without the EU. CNBC’s Elizabeth Schulze reports.
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The exchange of sharp words has been growing between the two parties, which have been allies for more than 25 years. The rise of Modi during the general elections and in the state assembly elections in 2014 left the Sena gasping for its former prominence in state politics. Though the state elections were fought on its own, the Sena later decided to support the BJP-led state government.
He will receive the honor at a June 7 gala.
Julia Roberts, who has shared the big screen with George Clooney in movies ranging from Ocean’s Eleven to Money Monster, will present him with the AFI Life Achievement Award when he is honored by the American Film Institute on June 7 at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.
Roberts also starred in 2002's Confessions of a Dangerous Mind, which Clooney directed, and 2013's August: Osage County, which he produced.
The ceremony, during which Clooney will be recognized as the AFI's 46th Life Achievement Award recipient, will be broadcast by TNT as a 90-minute special on June 21 and then will air on Turner Classic Movies in September during a night of programming dedicated to Clooney's work.
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The Times U.K. and CNBC reported on the World Happiness Report co-edited by John Helliwell, a UBC professor emeritus of economics.
One of the findings was “the extent to which happiness of immigrants matches the locally born population,” according to Helliwell.
“The happiest countries in the world also have the happiest immigrants in the world,” he said.
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The Boston Celtics filled their last available roster spot on Friday, signing second-round pick and former California guard Jabari Bird to a two-way contract — a new contract option this season made available for teams who want to take advantage of the G-League (yes, I hate typing “G-League” as much as you hate reading it).
The Celtics now have 16 guaranteed contracts on their roster and two two-way deals, meaning that this is their final roster entering the 2016-17 season.
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Barcelona Transfer News: Philippe Coutinho was angry about being left on the bench yesterday
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Coutinho fuming, Barca delighted…
10:00: Barcelona chiefs were delighted with Jurgen Klopp’s decision to leave Philippe Coutinho on the bench for yesterday’s Merseyside derby, reports claim.
The German tactician made six changes to the starting line-up that crushed Spartak Moscow 7-0 last week - leaving hat-trick hero Coutinho on the bench.
Spanish newspaper Sport claim the Brazilian playmaker and his representatives were furious with Klopp’s decision.
And it will only serve to accelerate his January move to the Nou Camp.
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Daughter of Park confidante apprehended in Denmark
SEOUL -- South Korean prosecutors said Monday the daughter of the confidante of President Park Geun-hye has been arrested in Denmark and authorities are working to get her returned home in connection with a corruption scandal.
Park was impeached last month by lawmakers amid public fury over allegations that the president conspired to allow her longtime friend, Choi Soon-sil, to extort companies and control the government.
Denmark police arrested Choi's daughter, Chung Yoo-ra, on the weekend on charges of staying their illegally.
South Korea's Yonhap news agency reports that Chung, a former member of the national equestrian team, allegedly took advantage of her mother's relationship with Park to get unwarranted favors from Seoul's Ewha Womans University.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A judge has dismissed the state of Tennessee's lawsuit against the federal government over the refugee resettlement program.
The Republican-led Tennessee General Assembly filed the lawsuit in March 2017, arguing the refugee program is forcing the state to spend money on additional services, including health care and education.
In his dismissal order Monday, U.S. District Judge S. Thomas Anderson said it's speculative for Tennessee to contend it might lose $7 billion annually in federal Medicaid money if it refuses to spend state money on refugee services through Medicaid.
The lawsuit didn't have the backing of state Attorney General Herbert Slatery or Republican Gov. Bill Haslam.
The Thomas More Law Center filed the lawsuit for free.
Senate Speaker Randy McNally says lawmakers are discussing appeal options with their attorneys.
This also holds true for isocyanate processing. Covestro is committed to continually improving the performance and safety of its products, and above all, to setting new standards in industrial hygiene.
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Investigators believe Barry Dettman, 51, who escaped from the prison in Trawalla near Beaufort, was sighted in Werribee about 5pm on Sunday. Dettman is serving time for offences including indecent acts in the presence of a child and wilful and obscene exposure.
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Governor Terry McAuliffe appeared at a news conference today to address this morning’s shooting at a Republican Congressional baseball practice. WFIR’s Ian Price has more:
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TEMPE, Ariz. -- Uber says it has suspended all of its self-driving vehicle testing, including operations in Toronto, following a fatal pedestrian collision involving a vehicle in Arizona.
In addition to Toronto, self-driving vehicle testing has been taking place in Phoenix, Pittsburgh and San Francisco.
Police in the Phoenix suburb of Tempe said Monday the vehicle was in autonomous mode with an operator behind the wheel when a woman walking outside of a crosswalk was hit.
Sgt. Ronald Elcock says in an email that the accident happened overnight but did not say whether it occurred Sunday night or Monday morning.
Uber says on Twitter that it is "fully co-operating" with the investigation and expressed condolences to the family of the victim.
The company started testing its vehicles on Toronto streets last year. The vehicles do not operate on Uber's ride-hailing service.
-- With files from The Associated Press
The Northern Territory has signed up to the Turnbull government's hospital funding package.
The territory's decision follows the lead of NSW, Western Australia, South Australia and the ACT.
The agreement increases funding to the NT to $1.96 billion over the period 2020-25, Treasurer Scott Morrison said in a statement with his territory counterpart on Monday.
One of the world’s greatest card magicians is the subject of a new documentary. It’s called “dealt” and we were joined by it’s star, Richard Turner who is a card mechanic who also happens to be blind. For information on how you can see this documentary visit dealtmovie.com.
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DENVER (April 12, 2017) TLC Boxing, located at 2326 E. 46th Ave (46th & N. York) in Denver, is owned and operated by Tim Gonzales and has become known for their unique brand of training methods incorporated by Head Boxing Coach Donald ‘2Slick2Quick’ Camarena, who was born in Denver, raised in El Paso, Texas.
Camarena had quite the illustrious professional boxing career and remains a Denver fan favorite. From outside appearances, the TLC Boxing facility looks nowhere near capable of offering much but once inside, that ‘old school gym flavor’ becomes more than evident but first, more about Donald Camarena. Read more…
The U.S. military failed to take "necessary precautions" to prevent civilians deaths in a strike on a Syrian mosque last month that killed dozens of people, Human Rights Watch said Tuesday.
The March 16 strike in the village of opposition-held Al-Jineh in northern Aleppo province killed 49 people, mostly civilians, according to the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.
The Pentagon said the strike targeted a meeting of senior Al-Qaeda leaders and denied a mosque had been hit in the attack.
HRW said it had interviewed 14 people with firsthand knowledge of the strike, and worked with organisations to analyse imagery of the attack and reconstruct the assault.
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3:20 A look back at the explosion that killed six firefighters in 1988
3:16 Kelvin Herrera, Joakim Soria discuss this year's Royals bullpen
5:07 Defense, prosecutor make their case in closing arguments in Van Note murder trial
2:20 KU coach Bill Self on beating West Virginia: 'I still don't know how we did it'
4:27 White House press corps grills Sean Spicer over Flynn resignation
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3:36 Treasury Secretary Mnuchin announces Venezuela sanctions
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* Changes in portfolio at end of first quarter
* Is reporting further growth in its portfolio as at end of Q1 of 2017
* Ownership of two large-scale retail properties has been transferred to hamborner - "Market Oberfranken" in Hallstadt/Bamberg and "Kaufland" in Berlin-Marzahn
* Purchase price is 40.5 million euros ($43.22 million)
* Purchase contract for "Market Oberfranken", which has a rental area of around 21,800 square metres, was signed in early February 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9371 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
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The Sixers and Heat are examples of two NBA teams that don’t seem to like each other all that much. Their series has been defined by tough, physical play, as Miami is a team that like to grind out wins and Philadelphia is the kind of young team that will walk into any game and not be scared of anyone.
This has also meant that we’ve gotten some plays that can best be described as out of bounds. For example, in Game 3, Dwyane Wade grabbed Sixers wing Justin Anderson by the arm and threw him out of bounds, which resulted Anderson getting in his face in technical fouls being doled out.
In Game 5, we had another one of these moments that resulted in someone picking up a tech. Ben Simmons played some smother defense to force a Goran Dragic turnover in the third quarter and tried to spark a fast break. As Simmons was dribbling up the court, Dragic was on his hip, and once the Sixers’ guard looked like he was about to get by his opponent, Dragic decided it would be best to smack Simmons upside the head.
WASHINGTON, April 3 A meeting of the Washington-based Organization of American States to discuss Venezuela's political crisis on Monday has been canceled, a spokesperson for the regional group said.
"The meeting for today has been canceled, we were notified by the permanent council," the spokesperson said, without giving details on why the meeting was called off.
However, the cancellation of the meeting comes as Bolivia, an ally of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, assumed the chair on Monday of the OAS permanent council, which was meant to debate the crisis.
(Reporting by Lesley Wroughton; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
​Dozens of shots can be heard as gunman James Hodgkinson, reportedly dismayed at the election of US President Donald Trump, takes aim at the Republican congressional baseball team. Trump confirmed on Wednesday morning that the gunman had been neutralized and was dead.
"That’s one hell of a way to start your f*cking morning," an unidentified voice says during the video.
Scalise is in critical condition, according to a Washington hospital.
Similar camps will be held in Jorabat, 9th Mile and Sonapur areas also in the next few days.
A gas stove, a gas cylinder, a regulator, a pipe and a safety instruction manual each were distributed among the 22 BPL families.
Ankur Baruah, proprietor of Ankur Bharat Gas Agency; Simon Sangma, village headman; Rinku Das, social worker; PK Baruah and local residents were present at the programme.
Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017 5 a.m. to 7 a.m.
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The Men’s Group of Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church in Patten invites you a public pancake and sausage supper on Feb 28 – Shrove Tuesday – from 5-7pm.
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Chef Aarón Sánchez returns for his second season as judge on the FOX television show ‘MasterChef.’ Fox Broadcasting
President Muhammadu Buhari will join state governors and legislators on Tuesday, 21 February, 2017 in Abeokuta for the public presentation of the book, Buhari vs Yar’Adua: Facing The Future. The book reflects on the landmark presidential election case between the candidate of the All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP), Gen Muhammadu Buhari and President Umaru Yar’Adua […]
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A Fresno Domino's Pizza is out fistfuls of cash after a robber walked in and tried to steal the cash drawer.After stealing the cash register, he tripped and fell and only had time to pick up two handfuls of cash.The robbery happened around 8 p.m. Employees at first thought the man was picking up an order. They opened up the cash drawer, the man reached for it and there was a struggle.Authorities say he could have gotten away with a lot of money, but ended up tripping, and only grabbing a few bills as he made his escape.Employees were not hurt but say they recognized him as a known troublemaker in the neighborhood.
KOTTAYAM: In yet another incident of police checking turning out to be tragic, a youth died in a bike accident while trying to evade vehicle checking at Erattupetta on Friday midnight.
The deceased is Bins Benny, 22, son of Benny of Nadayil house, Pinnakkanad, near Erattupetta. His fellow traveller Rahul, 20, of Manniparambil house was hospitalised with injuries.
The accident occurred along Kalaketty - Myladi route near Pinnakkanad. When the youths, who were travelling on a bike, tried to evade vehicle checking, the police chased them.
The chase ended in an accident. However, the police said while carrying out patrolling in Pinnakkanad, they found the youths, who met with an accident, and took them to hospital.
Tour Of Croatia is become a yearly cycling spectacle in Croatia. The complete route is over 1000 km long and during that six days, Croatia will become a cycling center of Europe.
Driving through a breathtaking nature and cities this race is one of the best Croatia tourist promotion.
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DECATUR, Ill (WAND) - BabyTalk received a $1,000 check courtesy of Air Choice One, Monday afternoon.
The donation was determined by the companies Facebook poll which listed various charities in town, and BabyTalk won by a landslide.
President and CEO of Air Choice One, Shane Storz said, "Air Choice One is in the service of others and this is what we are about so we truly mean your community is our community. So we are about coming in and helping the local in need whether it's charities or whatever the group's might be that's what we are all about."
BabyTalk, Executive Director, Shauna Ejeh said, "we will use it for local programming so we are going to use it to support some of the staff that we are bringing back. We have some programs like our alternative high school foundations, and our preschool classroom opens this week. So we have to get ready and get geared up for that. "
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DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - A teenager has killed a mountain lion on a hunting trip in western Iowa.
The Des Moines Register reports that 17-year-old Jacob Altena of Rock Rapids was hunting deer Saturday about a half-mile west of Akron when he encountered the animal.
The mountain lion is believed to be the sixth killed in Iowa in recent history. Five previous kills have been reported to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. The DNR says there have been three confirmed mountain lion sightings in Iowa in 2017.
Mountain lions generally come from western South Dakota and Nebraska, which both have natural populations. The animals are uncommon in Iowa.
They are not listed as a furbearer and have no protected status in Iowa.
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KNOXVILLE (AP) — Tennessee coach Jeremy Pruitt says linebacker Darrin Kirkland Jr. has changed his mind and will be staying with the Volunteers.
Kirkland shared on social media last week that he was leaving Tennessee after graduating with two years of eligibility remaining.
But Pruitt told reporters Tuesday at the Southeastern Conference meetings in Destin, Florida, that he met Kirkland over the weekend with the linebacker now excited to stay at Tennessee.
Kirkland made 10 starts and had 66 tackles as a freshman in 2015, but injuries limited him in 2016 and prevented him from playing at all last year. He made six starts and had 45 tackles in 2016 but missed five games with a high ankle sprain. He sat out the entire 2017 season with a knee injury.
All countries of the world carry some prejudice or prejudices within themselves.
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The Latest on Nevada Republican U.S. Sen. Dean Heller and Rep. Mark Amodei meeting Monday with a town hall crowd in Reno : Nevada Republican Sen. Dean Heller mixed it up with hundreds of sometimes combative critics at a town hall meeting on topics including immigration, the environment, health care and access to abortions. More than 600 people crowded a conference room Monday at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center where Heller co-hosted the town hall session with GOP Rep. Mark Amodei.
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After a week in which the Wolves went 1-2, the Wolves stayed put in ESPN.com’s NBA Power Rankings, sitting at No. 13.
Minnesota beat Washington on Tuesday on the road before falling the Spurs on Saturday in San Antonio and Houston on Sunday at Target Center.
The Wolves hope to rise up the rankings, and more importantly in the Western Conference, with a home game against the Clippers on Tuesday before hitting the road to play the Knicks on Friday and 76ers on Saturday.
The Clippers, 37-32, rank 17th in the rankings. The Knicks, 25-45, rank 26th. And the 76ers, 38-30, rank 10th.
Power rankings are cool and people love to look at them (hence why we write about them), but the real chase here is the chase for a postseason berth for the Wolves, a place they haven’t been since the 2003-04 season.
As of Monday afternoon, the Wolves rank eighth in the West with a 40-31 record, just a half game back from the No. 5 seed, but just 1.5 games up on ninth place.
A six-year-old girl’s search for meteorite fragments around Lake Diefenbaker turned into a big fossil find.
A 19 year old is charged with aggravated assault after police say he beat up an autistic student in Thomasville. The victim, who has autism, is a student at Thomas County Central High School who was at the college for a dual enrollment course.
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An Easton man is accused of assaulting a woman he knew as the pair were driving from the Palmer Pool area. Palmer Township police at 11:43 a.m. Sunday were called to the 100 block of Greenwood Avenue for a reported domestic disturbance.
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A minor fire at Innisfil’s Friday Harbour development has been deemed suspicious. The fire was contained to a fourth floor condo unit under construction. Innisfil’s Deputy Fire Chief Tom Raeburn tells us the most significant damage was water damage, the flames themselves caused very little destruction, but have since been deemed suspicious. South Simcoe Police are working with the Ontario Fire Marshall’s Office to determine a cause.
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Kelly got to hang with WAVE3 Meterologist Brian Goode to do some shopping at the annual St James Court Art Show! Of course, he gives us the official “baby powder index”. LOLOLOL
All the booths they visited were in the 4th Street corridor.
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League-leading PSG got back to its winning ways last weekend and will look to continue that run when it hits the road to take on Lille.
Following a late defeat at Lyon, PSG bounced back with a 4-0 win over Montpellier in league play before dispatching Rennes 3-2 in the Coupe de la Ligue semifinals to set up a title clash vs. Monaco.
Neymar has returned to action and he'll look to build on his 17-goal maiden campaign in France, which trails only teammate Edinson Cavani for the league lead.
Lille is struggling and hopes to take at least a point in the fight against relegation, with the club just a point clear of the relegation playoff place.
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KOTA KINABALU: Sabah Wildlife Department (SWD) has raided two premises suspected of keeping protected species illegally.
Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister, Christina Liew said that the department has raided a premise in Kapayan on July 3 after receiving tip offs that protected birds were being illegally kept.
She said that the raiding team found one White-browed Sharma, a Magpie Robin and seven Blue-crowned Hanging parrots being kept in several small cages.
She said that the 63 years old owner of the premise failed to show legal ownership of the birds.
Similarly, in Kg Kibabaig, a long-tailed macaque was found kept in a cage at a premise.
The owner of the premise also failed to prove ownership of the primate.
Project Runway star Chris March is facing a serious health battle.
The fashion and costume designer, who appeared on season 4 of the reality competition series, shared details of the "debilitating accident" he suffered last summer. His loved ones launched a GoFundMe campaign on Monday to help March offset the financial burden of his continued recovery, saying he is still in a "very fragile state."
"Dear Friends," the message stated, "Our beloved Teddy Bear from Project Runway, Chris March, has had a rough 9 months. Back in June of last year, he suffered a debilitating accident and had to be placed in a medically induced coma where he stayed for many weeks."
It continued, "Thanks to the miracle of modern science he has pulled through, but is still in a very fragile state. His right arm has been paralyzed and at this moment, has limited use of his hands and legs. In addition, he's dealing with respiratory issues that demand constant care."
Clockwise from top: Leafs forward Kasperi Kapanen, Oilers stars Cam Talbot and Connor McDavid, and Habs stick-handling wizard Alexander Radulov have all been big-time players during the first week of the Stanley Cup playoffs. Tim has covered the hockey landscape and other sports in Canada for more than 25 years for CBC Sports, the Globe and Mail and Toronto Sun.
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Treasury yield shot up after Yellen speech suggested the central bank is on a mission to raise rates at latest thrice in 2017.
The yield on the 10-year Treasury note jumped to 2.5% in the overnight trade and was last seen trading around 2.48%. The 2-year yield, which is more sensitive to the short-term rate hike bets, shot up to 1.25%.
Yellen said it “would be unwise to delay the rate hike, potentially requiring the FOMC to eventually raise rates rapidly, which could risk disrupting financial markets and pushing the economy into recession.” March rate hike odds jumped to 36% from 30% prior to Yellen’s testimony.
The yields could trade flat to positive today ahead of the US data release, which is expected to show the cost of living as represented by the consumer price index (CPI) rose to 2.4% y/y in Jan. Meanwhile, retail sales growth is seen slowing to 0.1% in January from the December figure of 0.6%.
Cheyenne Mayor Marian Orr is seeking applications for volunteer appointments to the Community Action Of Laramie County Board of Directors and the Cheyenne Historic Preservation Board. There is one vacancy on each board.
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× Child porn arrest made in East Moline
EAST MOLINE, Illinois — A three-month-long child pornography investigation resulted in the arrest of an East Moline man on 20 counts of unlawful possession of child porn.
Bryan L. Gibson, 28, was arrested on Friday, Dec. 8. Each of the 20 counts is a Class X felony, punishable by up to 30 years in prison.
Police were acting on a tip received through the Internet Crimes Against Children Tas Force.
Gibson remains in the Rock Island County Jail on a $1 million bond.
Last week Red Roar reported that Corbynista firebrand Aaron Bastani had been offered a job at the IPPR think tank. The potential move caused consternation and horror in moderate Labour circles, as well as much mockery of the once influential New Labour wonk shop on Twitter, and, Guido hears, protests from the IPPR boardroom. Guido can now reveal that any plans the IPPR had to hire Bastani have alas fallen through. In a phone call just now, Bastani declined multiple opportunities to deny that the IPPR had withdrawn their offer to him. IPPR sources say he now won’t be coming on board. Following the dissolution of his company, presumably this means jobless Aaron is free to spend more time making his videos…
Lorenzo Parks didn’t have anything worth robbing when 17-year-old Dakota Mikalle Collins and six other young men demanded everything in his pockets. Parks even turned his pockets inside out to prove it. Collins shot him anyway, and Thursday was sentenced for the 38-year-old’s death.
YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 3, ARMENPRESS. Armenian football player Ghukas Poghosyan from Yerevan’s Banants F.C. will continue his career in Belarus.
The football club announced that Poghosyan will play for F.C. Gorodeya of the Belarusian Premier League.
The Armenian midfielder used to play for Yerevan’s Pyunik F.C, and Gyumri’s Shirak F.C.
The Fayette County Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for Grand Marshal honors at the 2017 Christmas Parade, slated for Sunday, Nov. 26 at 3 p.m.
Nomination forms can be obtained at the Chamber office, 206 E. Court St. in Washington C.H., by calling 740-335-0761 or from the organization’s website, fayettecountyohio.com. All nominations must be received by Friday, Oct. 20.
The 2016 Parade honoree, Kerry “Termite” Bell (center), with Chamber Director Whitney Gentry ( left) and Bell’s daughter, Jennifer West. http://www.recordherald.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/27/2017/10/web1_Grand-Marshal.jpg The 2016 Parade honoree, Kerry “Termite” Bell (center), with Chamber Director Whitney Gentry ( left) and Bell’s daughter, Jennifer West.
Our Animal Magic feature showcases the funniest, cutest and daftest pet pics from across the area. So why not paws for thought and check out this week’s motley crew?
Want your pet to feature? Send a photograph with your name, your pet’s name and a few details about it (such as age etc) and where you’re from to christina.massey@jpress.co.uk. Follow on Twitter using #AnimalMagic Please note this is not a competition, it’s just for fun!
Buckle up for a thrill ride through Season 6 of Wicked Tuna, as the top fishermen of Gloucester, Massachusetts battle the elusive Bluefin Tuna.
Roberto Sanchez, left, testifies Tuesday with the aid of an interpreter, Naomi Todd Reyes, during a trial in First District Judge Sarah Singleton's courtroom. Sanchez is one of many plaintiffs in a lawsuit claiming New Mexico and the state Public Education Department are not investing enough money in public schools and are therefore failing students across the state.
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× No Iowa charges to be filed in gun death of Illinois man
CAMANCHE, Iowa (AP) _ An eastern Iowa prosecutor has decided not to charge a man who shot to death an Illinois resident.
Authorities say 25-year-old Derick Carroll, of Clinton, shot 22-year-old Nicholas Luskey, of Fulton, Illinois, on Feb. 1. Clinton County Attorney Mike Wolf said in a news release the shooting was done in self-defense.
Wolf says Luskey was watching the home of a woman he’d dated several months previously and pulled Carroll from the woman’s car after he blocked them from driving away. Wolf says Carroll and Luskey were struggling when Luskey got his hands around the barrel of a handgun Carroll was legally carrying, so Carroll fired, fearing that if he lost control of it he and the woman would be killed.
Luskey died later at a hospital.
Duke has been bumped from the top of the USA TODAY Sports coaches poll. Which team — or teams — have hurdled the Blue Devils?
The Bemidji Community Food Shelf (BCFS) will now have help picking up food from the North Country Food Bank in Crookston, Minnesota, and other area stores.
The Minnesota Super Bowl Committee awarded the food shelf with a $30,000 grant toward the purchase of a van. The van may allow the food shelf to reach surrounding communities in the future.
The BCFS van will help increase the frequency and amount of food the organization can collect and distribute.
“Northern Beltrami County is considered a food desert with a significant number of residents earning less than 200 percent of the poverty level,” said Mary Mitchell, Executive Director, Bemidji Community Food Shelf. “With the loss of the Sentence to Serve Program, this new vehicle will allow us to continue picking up food from our food bank to continue to provide the people in our county with access to nutritious food.”
BCFS provides nearly 3,000 families each year with emergency food services and nearly half of recipients are children.
Airman 1st Class Jaime Gurrola, a 386th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace maintenance journeyman, applies grease to the axle of an EC-130H Compass Call Dec. 5, 2016 at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. This was part of preventive maintenance procedures to prepare the EC-130 for its return to Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Andrew Park)
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How RPGs Influenced NBA Live 18's The One - E3 2017
NBA LIVE 18's all-new career mode, The One, takes significant inspiration from the RPG genre. We spoke on our E3 stage with Mike Mahar, one of the game's producers, about what it takes to succeed in The League and The Streets.
The Tolar Lady Rattlers lost their fourth straight district match, this one to Peaster in three sets.
Tolar fell 25-18, 25-11 and 25-14 at home.
The Lady Rattlers will travel to Millsap on Tuesday.
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Due to electrical work, Laurel Mall, with the exception of Boscov’s, will delay its opening on Thursday until 3 p.m.
Rocco Arruzzo Sr., business development manager, said PPL Electric Utilities crews will be upgrading the mall’s electrical system.
The work will begin at 8 a.m. and last until at least 2 p.m. All power for the mall will be interrupted while the work is done.
Boscov’s is not affected and will be open normal hours, Arruzzo said.
The New England Patriots signed offensive lineman Ulrick John, the team announced Tuesday.
Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed for John, who has appeared in 10 games over four seasons with four different teams, including a career-high five with the Green Bay Packers last season.
The 6-foot-5, 307-pound John was a seventh-round draft choice of the Indianapolis Colts out of Georgia State in 2014. He spent parts of two seasons with the Colts, Miami Dolphins and Arizona Cardinals.
John made three starts for the Cardinals in 2016 and started the 2017 season on the team's practice squad before winding up with Green Bay.
March 31 Beijing Join-cheer Software Co., Ltd.:
* Says the co proposed to pay a cash dividend of 0.3 yuan for every 10 shares and use additional paid-in capital to distribute 3 new shares for every 10 shares, as the dividend payment plan for FY 2016
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LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) — A teenage girl was killed overnight after gunshots rang out at a barbecue in South Los Angeles.
Police say a small group of people were barbecuing at about midnight at a home near Western Avenue and 91st Street when a man walked up to the group and started shooting. A 19-year-old woman was killed.
A 41-year-old woman and a 19-year-old man were also shot, but they are expected to survive.
The suspect was last seen running north on Western.
The attack is suspected to be gang-related.
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BOSTON (CBS) — The Celtics are in Chicago for the second leg of a back-to-back, and they won’t be taking on the Bulls at full strength.
The team declared Kyrie Irving and Marcus Morris out for the game, while considering Al Horford to be a game-time decision.
The Celtics said Irving is dealing with a left quad contusion. He scored 16 points on just 4-of-12 shooting in Sunday’s 91-81 win in Detroit.
Morris, who’s been working through knee issues throughout the season, did not play on Sunday.
Horford, dealing with a right knee contusion, led all Celtics with 18 points in Sunday’s win. He also grabbed nine rebounds and added six assists and two blocks.
The Celtics, at 23-5, still should be able to hold their own against the Bulls, who are 5-20 on the year. The Bulls, however, are coming off back-to-back victories at Charlotte and at home against the Knicks.
Tampa Bay centre Steven Stamkos, Lightning winger Nikita Kucherov and St. Louis Blues left-wing Jaden Schwartz have been named the NHL's three stars for the month of October.
Stamkos led the NHL with 18 assists and 24 points in 13 games to power the Lightning (10-2-1, 21 points) into first place in the League standings.
He registered at least one point in 12 of his 13 outings, highlighted by an 11-game streak to open the season as well as eight multi-point performances.
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Kucherov topped the league with 13 goals and placed second with 21 points. He scored in 11 of his 13 contests, including seven straight games to open the season.
Schwartz placed third in the NHL with 17 points (eight goals, nine assists) in 13 games to lift the Blues (10- 2-1, 21 points) into first place in the Western Conference. He had at least one point in 11 of his 13 appearances, highlighted by five multi-point efforts and his third career hat trick Oct. 18 vs. Chicago.
FILE - In this Saturday, Jan. 8, 2011, file photo, Vera Rapcsak, foreground, and others hold up signs outside the office of U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords, D-Ariz. in Tucson, Ariz., after Giffords and others were shot outside a Safeway grocery store as she was meeting constituents. Survivors of the mass shooting at the constituent event hosted by former U.S. Rep. Giffords said the attack on Wednesday, June 14, 2017, at a congressional baseball practice brought back painful memories of the day six were killed and 13 were injured in what was supposed to be a time for citizens to engage in the political process. Chris Morrison, File AP Photo
'Avengers: Infinity War' has finally been unveiled. Filmmakers Joe and Anthony Russo introduced Marvel Studios' most ambitious movie yet at the film's Hollywood premiere Monday, and the reactions are pouring in on social media.
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Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon is the new UK Overseas Territories and Foreign and Commonwealth Office Minister.
He replaces Baroness Anelay of St Johns. She is now Minister of State in the Department for Exiting the European Union.
Lord Ahmad’s appointment to the post was announced today in a release from the Premier’s Office. The Premier’s Office said that his appointment is a positive for Cayman as he has a 20-year career working in London in banking and finance.
Premier Hon. Alden McLaughlin says he welcomes the opportunity to meet Lord Ahmad and hopes to continue the spirit of positive engagement and mutual respect we have enjoyed over the past four years, which has served to enhance the position of the Cayman Islands in the United Kingdom and on the global stage.
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LG says its latest handset's loudspeaker can play music louder and with more bass than ever before.
But will the development be welcomed by the public at large?
“Shark Tank’s” Daymond John visited the “Wendy Williams Show” recently and talked about his new book, “Rise & Grind,” his secrets for success and his wedding plans with fiancee Heather Taras.
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“I think when the president finds out what happened, he is going to be not just fine, he is going to be glad that we have an FBI that took seriously what they heard,” Gowdy, who is not running for reelection, said a day earlier on Fox News, Trump’s favorite cable news network.
BOSTON (AP) — Five female kitchen workers in Boston are detailing a sexual harassment lawsuit they're filing against a national restaurant chain.
The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights and Economic Justice, which represents the women, says the lawsuit being addressed Tuesday highlights the plight of women in low-wage positions like dishwashers, cleaners and cooks.
It comes as allegations of sexual misconduct have roiled American politics, media, film and other white-collar industries.
The lawyers' committee, a Boston-based nonprofit, says the lawsuit alleges a workplace filled with "lewd behavior, sexually inappropriate comments and unwanted touching."
The woman and their attorneys are expected to speak Tuesday. The committee hasn't named the women or the restaurant chain yet.
Celebrity chef Mario Batali stepped away from his restaurant empire Monday after four women accused him of inappropriate touching.
Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis said on Saturday that early elections could be a last resort if he fails to win support for a new government after his minority cabinet lost a confidence vote last month.
The billionaire businessman's anti-establishment ANO party won a parliamentary election last October but lacks a majority.
With a booming economy and rising wages, ANO appealed to voters with its pledge to fight corruption, streamline government, fix outdated roads and cut taxes.
Babis faces allegations that he fraudulently claimed European Union subsidies worth 2 million euros a decade ago and other parties decline to work with him. He denies wrongdoing and ANO refuses to nominate another candidate for prime minister.
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The late Roger Ailes launched Fox News in 1996 with the familiar slogan “Fair & Balanced.”
As of this week, the network will drop the tagline, reports NY Mag. “Most Watched. Most Trusted.” will be used in its place.
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The change reportedly began in August, shortly after Ailes was removed from his position as CEO in response to numerous sexual harassment cases against him.
One network executive reportedly said that the original slogan was “too closely associated with Roger.”
A spokesman informed NY Mag that the decision would not impact the network’s decisions regarding content.
The Johnson County Sheriff's Office is working a standoff in the area of the 14200 block of Goodman in Overland Park.
A Tennessee man who was convicted of planning an attack on a New York mosque has been sentenced to nearly 20 years in federal prison.
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Aug 15 (Reuters) - Challenger Ltd-
* ‍In fy18 challenger is targeting normalised net profit before tax of between $545 million and $565 million​
* ‍Expects to maintain a fully franked dividend payout ratio of 45 to 50% of normalised profit after tax​
* ‍continues to target an overall normalised pre-tax return on equity of 18%​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Pope Francis' decision to move the World War II-era head of Poland's Catholic Church a step closer to possible sainthood has hit a stumbling block, after two leading Jewish organizations and even Polish Catholic publications called him out for anti-Semitic views.
It's not clear if the protests will derail the sainthood cause of Cardinal August Hlond, but in the past the Vatican has taken such protests seriously and at the very least put the cases up for closer review.
In May, Francis approved a decree recognizing Hlond's "heroic virtues." Now the Vatican must confirm a miracle attributed to Hlond's intercession for him to be beatified, and a second one for him to be made a saint.
Hlond was the highest-ranking Polish church official from 1926 to his death in 1948.
As part of National Painting Week, 15 associates surrounding Memphis Sherwin-Williams stores joined volunteers from Collierville to paint the Collierville Animal Shelter.
Along with donating more than 10 gallons of paint, Sherwin-Williams donated the supplies needed to refresh the dog kennel, bathrooms, washrooms and more last Wednesday.
Sherwin-Williams National Painting Week is from May 25-June 4 and is an annual celebration dedicated to the “transformative power of paint and color in our homes and in our communities.”
Every year, thousands of Sherwin-Williams associates volunteer to refresh hundreds of local spaces, including community centers, historic landmarks and more.
Turkish police have reportedly detained eight people over the Istanbul nightclub attack.
It is understood the gunman, who shot dead 39 people and injured around 70, isn’t one of those in custody.
The Islamic State group claims it was behind the attack - in revenge for Turkey’s military involvement in Syria.
Fawaz Gerges, International relations professor with the London School of Economics says it bore all the hallmarks: "It was a strategic attack against a strategic target, well planned, well organised, both symbolically and politically very significant.
"There is all out war between ISIS and Turkey since Turkey has fully joined the US coalition against ISIS."
Court blocks first of 8 planned Arkansas executions
The Arkansas State Supreme Court blocked two executions late Monday that would have been the first carried out in the state in 12 years. The state challenged the decision in the case of convicted murderer Don Davis, who had already been served what was to be his last meal, but the U.S. Supreme Court declined to review the case early Tuesday. Gov. Asa Hutchinson said he was "disappointed in this delay for the victim's family." The court also stayed the scheduled execution of Bruce Ward, who was also convicted of murder. The halted executions were the first among eight that the state had planned to carry out this month before its supply of a key lethal injection drug expires. One other prisoner had already received a stay. State officials acknowledged they were unlikely to reschedule the two newly blocked executions before the drug expires, but said they would push ahead with the five remaining cases, which were not affected by the State Supreme Court ruling.
Cubs infielder Javier Baez discusses his transition back to playing shortstop on Monday, Aug. 14, 2017. (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune)
MOUNT DORA, Fla. (AP) - Two Florida homeowners owe thousands of dollars in fines for painting murals emulating a Vincent van Gogh masterpiece on the exterior of their home.
A report by WKMG-TV shows the Mount Dora home covered in blue and yellow paint swirled on the house and a perimeter wall in the style of van Gogh's painting "The Starry Night."
Homeowners Nancy Nemhauser and Ludomir Jastrzebski were fined $100 per day, but the fines were capped at 31 days.
The news station reports that a magistrate lifted the cap Thursday. That means the homeowners now owe over $8,000. The fines will continue until the murals are removed.
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Earlier this school year, six county schools received a grant from TechPoint Foundation for Youth. The organization has partnered with Indiana businesses to award robotics start-up grants to 400 elementary schools.
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The clubs are situated across Gwynedd and Anglesey, please contact Age Cymru Gwynedd a Mon to find if you have one in your area. Each club is affiliated to Age Cymru Gwynedd a Mon. This benefits the club by being invited to Age Cymru Gwynedd a Mon's general annual meeting, receiving relevant information in the post. Members are invited to quarterly forums which will be held in the area. Information from the forums will be analysed by the local partner to form future policies to benefit older people of Wales. People can also set up a club in their area.
PFUI. THAT’S WHY WE HAVE GPS:Most Americans can’t find these US territories on a map.
Panthers coach Bob Boughner said his team played well enough to win and he was happy with the effort in his first game as Florida's coach.
May 2 Wajax Corp
* Wajax reports first quarter results
* Q1 earnings per share c$0.31
* Q1 revenue rose 11.7 percent to c$318.4 million
* Q1 earnings per share view c$0.31 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Wajax corp - compared to q4 of 2016, q1 consolidated backlog increased $34.2 million, or 27% due primarily to higher equipment orders
* Wajax corp - anticipates adjusted net earnings in 2017 will increase compared to 2016 adjusted net earnings
* Wajax-Continue to expect most major resource and industrial markets will remain under continued spending constraints, margin pressures for rest of 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Wondering who will be performing at the Royal Wedding service? Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have dropped some details about who will be performing the music for their wedding service.
The music will be under the supervision of James Vivian, the director of music at St George’s Chapel.
In the announcement on Twitter, the couple confirmed they would welcome 19-year-old cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason, who won the 2016 BBC Young Musician contest. In addition, Karen Gibson and The Kingdom Choir will be performing. According to Kensington Palace, “The Choir is made up of a group of British artists dedicated to creating a sound that demonstrates the community they share, and has been performing both nationally and internationally for over 20 years.”
In addition, the music for the service will include well-known hymns and choral works.
Agana Heights Mayor Paul McDonald will continue on as President of the Mayors Council of Guam. While he has been mayor for 24 years, this new term will mark his fourth consecutive and ninth overall as President of the MCOG.
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April 10 Cargojet Inc
* Had amended its syndicated banking facility to increase its revolving credit facility from $175 million to $200 million
* Also, a 5-year term loan facility of up to $75 million was added that will be used to fund acquisition and re-financing of aircraft Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The search for a man who was washed off rocks while fishing north of Carnarvon on Sunday has resumed on Tuesday morning.
Police Inspector Mal Anderson said the 28-year-old man was fishing at High Rocks, near Quobba Station, with two other fishermen on Sunday about 12:30pm when a large wave came over the top of the cliff and washed the man into the ocean.
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It's understood he was not wearing a lifejacket.
The cliffs in the area are about 10 metres high and witnesses watched the man for as short time while making efforts to rescue him.
A rescue boat was dispatched at the time but failed to find the man.
Search vessels will not be used due to the bad weather. Authorities say the heavy seas are just too dangerous for search crews.
Police and State Emergency Service volunteers will patrol of the shoreline.
A homeowner shot and killed a man who authorities say was breaking into a car on a street, police said Sunday. Patrol officers responded to a shooting call about 3 a.m. in the 3700 block of French Wood Drive.
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BEIJING (AP) - China has criticized proposed U.S. investment controls as a violation of global trade rules and says it reserves the right to retaliate if they take effect.
The Commerce Ministry's comment Thursday came as the two sides prepared for weekend talks in Beijing on American complaints about China's trade surplus and Beijing's promise to buy more American goods.
A ministry spokesman, Gao Feng, said the White House proposal to restrict Chinese investment in the United States violates the "rules and basic spirit" of the World Trade Organization.
Gao said, "The Chinese side will carefully evaluate the U.S. measures and reserves the right to take corresponding measures."
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The tensions between North Korea and US continue to subside, forcing investors to move out of long Yen positions this Tuesday morning in Asia. Thus, AUD/JPY cross peeped above the upward sloping 50-DMA level of 86.31 levels.
The currency currently chipping away at 86.50 - which is the 38.2% Fib R of the rally from the June low to July high.
Focus on RBA meeting
The RBA minutes of the latest policy meeting are likely to reiterate the cautiously hawkish stance communicated by the Statement of Monetary Policy [SoMP] and Governor Lowe’s parliamentary testimony.
Thus, the minutes will probably be a non-event for the Aussie pairs. Big moves could be seen if the minutes stress the necessity to have a weak AUD.
AUD/JPY Technical Levels
A break above 87.00 [zero figure + 10-DMA] would open doors for 87.37 [Aug 3 low] and 87.65 [July 24 low]. On the lower side, breach of support at 86.31 [50-DMA] would open up downside towards 86.00 [zero figure], under which the sell-off could be extended to 85.45 [Aug 10 low].
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Congratulations, LACD-Texas!
It is with great joy that the Lebanese American Council for Democracy announces the official formation of the Texas Chapter, and the results of the elections for the committee’s positions:
President: Mr. Ajwad Imad el Hashem
Vice-President: Mr. Joseph Nawfal
Secretary: Mr. Charbel Nader
Treasurer: Mr. Georges Nader
President El Hashem congratulated the members of the elected committee and praised their qualifications and experience in the political arena, hoping the next phase will comprise productive activities and events. “We pray to God for continued guidance and wisdom”, President El Hashem concluded.
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — A top adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is proposing Iran resume its uranium enrichment in the wake of the U.S. withdrawal from the nuclear deal between world powers and Tehran.
Ali Akbar Velayati was quoted Wednesday by the semi-official Tasnim news agency as saying Iran is "capable to spin centrifuges for enrichment" to higher levels should it choose to do so.
Velayati says Iran should also accelerate production of nuclear propulsions and also research on advanced centrifuges. He claimed this wouldn't violate the nuclear deal which put limits on Iran's atomic program in exchange for lifting economic sanctions.
In the wake of President Donald Trump's decision to pull the United States out of the deal, several Iranian officials have indicated Tehran could resume its nuclear program.
RENTON — The WIAA’s inaugural basketball RPI was finalized Monday, Feb. 13 following a review period which allowed coaches and athletic directors to confirm their regular-season schedules. These rankings, as currently shown on WIAA.com, will seed the Hardwood Classic after schools qualify through their District Tournaments.
“The Executive Board and WIAA staff thank all the athletic directors and basketball coaches for their diligence in regard to score entry,” said WIAA Executive Director Mike Colbrese. “Without their dedication this kind of seeding…
The Louisiana Senate will consider proposals to whittle away at Louisiana's tax break programs to keep more money in the state treasury for spending. The Senate Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Committee advanced a handful of bills Monday to the full Senate for consideration that would lessen or eliminate tax breaks as Louisiana continues to struggle with financial problems.
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It used to be said that Brazil could field two or three teams and that their second and third outfits would give their first choice side a run for its money in the World Cup.
World soccer is a shade more competitive since those days, but it's still the nations with greatest depth that tend to dominate.
France, Australia's first opponents when the World Cup kicks off for the Socceroos in Kazan on June 16, might not be Brazil. But they're not far short when it comes to choosing between a plethora of talented players.
The fact that Les Bleus was able to leave out players of the calibre of Manchester United's striker Anthony Martial - and several other top-liners - from its squad is a measure of the task Bert van Marwijk's side is facing.
France warmed up for their assignment against Australia earlier in the week when coach Didier Descamps sent out a makeshift side of squad players and hopefuls to ease past the Republic of Ireland.
March 30 Dynacor Gold Mines Inc:
* Dynacor completes 2016 with a net income of US$3.3 M
* Dynacor Gold Mines Inc - production objective has been announced at between 88,000 and 92,000 ounces of gold for 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
The Pacific Highway remains closed this morning at Macksville following a fatal crash involving a car and a truck.
The Pacific Highway remains closed this morning at Macksville following a fatal crash involving a car and a truck. Frank Redward
THE Pacific Highway is closed in both directions between Nambucca Heads and Macksville after a fatal crash involving a heavy vehicle and a car.
Emergency services were called to the scene on Saturday about 4am and found a northbound b-double and a southbound sedan had collided in the northbound lanes.
A man driving the car died at the scene, police said.
The truck driver has been taken to Macksville Hospital suffering shock. He will also undergo mandatory tests.
The highway is expected to be closed for some time while the site is examined and the wreckage is removed.
Motorists are advised to avoid the area as lengthy delays are expected.
What will you be wearing to this week’s Christmas parties? A tuxedo dress? Some variation on the winning ‘naughty but nice’ lace blouse and leather skirt combo?
A pretty winter floral wrap dress or burgundy velvet trouser suit? I’ll be wearing spaghetti paired with sugo di carne. Carbs really bring out my eyes, and if Emily Ratajkowski’s doing it, spag-wear must be on trend.
In a shoot that’s up there with Kim Kardashian’s Paper cover – in which the social media caricature offered up her glazed doughnut butt to the world in an attempt to “break the Internet” – the 26 year-old Californian model and actress has posed wearing only underwear and spaghetti. You don’t need me to tell you that this has been done in the name of feminism.
With the Dr Seuss-like laws of logical insanity we all now live by, that’s a given. And although there have been some curious things done in the name of feminism...
Saturday, December 09 2017 An anti-corruption awards ceremony in the following nominations: 'Citizen of the Year', "Media/Journalist of the Year', 'Business Organization of the Year' and 'CSO of the Year' took place at Erebuni Plaza BC
On April 11, police arrested Jaade R. Oakes, 28, of Hogansburg with five counts of criminal possession of a hypodermic instrument and three counts of endangering the welfare of a child, all misdemeanors. He was arraigned in Bombay Town Court and remanded to the Franklin County Jail, Malone, in lieu of $1,000 bail or $2,000 bond no return court date given.
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March 29 Lennar Corp:
* GAMCO Asset Management Inc reports 6.01 percent stake in Lennar Corp as on March 28, 2017
* GAMCO-To vote for maintaining lennar's existing voting structure,will vote "against" proposal requesting all of co's outstanding stock have one-vote/share
* GAMCO - may also discuss with Lennar Corp other alternatives to eliminate discount between co's class B and class A shares
* GAMCO- Plans to have conversations with Lennar,class B stockholders for proposal to provide class B stockholders with right to convert shares into class A shares Source text:(bit.ly/2mP9emQ) Further company coverage:
Two women from New York are facing charges after police say they attempted fraudulent activity at the AT&T store in Boardman. Two employees there told police that Carolina Vessup and Hillary Genesis Hamilton, both from Bronx, New York, were at the store with the intentions of purchasing an iPhone 7 plus under another customer's account out of Texas.
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2:44 Casino operators look back and ahead at Coast industry
1:14 Wynonna and The Big Noise sing 'Hallelujah' in Biloxi
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Premium Brands Holdings Corp
* Premium Brands Holdings Corporation announces record second quarter 2017 results and declares third quarter 2017 dividend
* Q2 revenue C$577.4 million versus I/B/E/S view C$561.3 million
* Q2 earnings per share C$0.90
* Q2 earnings per share view c$0.88 -- Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S
* Qtrly adjusted earnings per share $0.94
* Company is maintaining its guidance for its 2017 adjusted EBITDA margin to be in 8.5% to 9.0% range
* Company expects to continue to incur start-up costs at Phoenix plant until middle of Q4 of 2017
* Company is projecting $5.0 million in total Phoenix plant start-up costs for 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Aug 13 (Gracenote) - Results and standings from the Finnish championship matches on Sunday Sunday, August 13 JJK 2 PS Kemi 1 Standings P W D L F A Pts 1 HJK Helsinki 21 13 7 1 49 9 46 ------------------------- 2 Lahti 21 8 11 2 28 15 35 3 KuPS 21 9 6 6 31 22 33 ------------------------- 4 VPS 21 8 9 4 29 28 33 ------------------------- 5 Ilves 21 8 7 6 21 21 31 6 SJK 21 8 5 8 23 31 29 7 Inter Turku 21 7 6 8 32 27 27 8 IFK Mariehamn 21 6 9 6 29 32 27 9 RoPS Rovaniemi 21 7 4 10 26 34 25 10 PS Kemi 22 6 6 10 27 33 24 ------------------------- 11 HIFK 21 3 8 10 18 33 17 ------------------------- 12 JJK 22 2 6 14 18 46 12 1: Champions League preliminary round 2-3: Europa League preliminary round 4: Europa League depending on domestic cup 11: Relegation play-off 12: Relegation Next Fixtures (GMT): Monday, August 14 Inter Turku v SJK (1530) HJK Helsinki v RoPS Rovaniemi (1530) IFK Mariehamn v KuPS (1530) Ilves v HIFK (1530) VPS v Lahti (1530)
The St. Bernard Volunteers for Family and Community (SBVFC) recently visited St. Margaret’s Nursing Home to celebrate Mardi Gras and played bingo with it’s residents. Those that participated are pictured, from left: Gayle Hunter, Carolyn Little, Hope Larios, Shelia Schulz, Judy Barattini, Carol Ludwig, Helen Landry and Lucy Ruffino.
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Kodak Black is in prison and will spend the next 30 days in solitary confinement. He was on a call in prison and the person he was on the phone with clicked over to add a caller. Black wasn’t supposed to be speaking with them and violated phone rules.
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Headkrack mentioned that it’s unfair and most of those calls are high priced and you can’t control what someone does on the phone. YouTube is also bringing back a freestyle battle and the winner will be performing at the BET Hip Hop Awards. It will be similar to how things were on 106 & Park and fans should be excited about this opportunity.
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Fantasy football managers must work quickly to organise their squads before the Gameweek 17 deadline this afternoon.
With the window for changes slamming shut at 6.45pm, Fantasy Premier League bosses have just a few hours to alter their squads and select their teams ahead of the latest round of fixtures.
As well as deciding who to sign and who to sell, FPL gaffers need to hand out the captain’s armband to one deserving player who will earn double points – but who will you choose?
Eden Hazard puts forward a strong case away at Huddersfield Town with fellow Chelsea forward Alvaro Morata ruled out, while Romelu Lukaku could break his goalscoring drought against Bournemouth.
Harry Kane is always a safe bet and there are a couple of rogue options managers should consider if they want to get ahead in their mini-leagues, so think carefully before making your decision...
Take a look through the gallery above to see some of the best Fantasy Premier League captain options ahead of Gameweek 17.
Occupied Jerusalem: Benjamin Netanyahu opposes a Palestinian state, a senior Israeli cabinet member said on Monday, but left it unclear whether the prime minister would say that publicly in talks with US President Donald Trump in Washington this week. Netanyahu has never explicitly abandoned his conditional support for a future Palestine, and his spokesman did not respond immediately to a request to comment on Public Security Minister Gilad Erdan's remarks.
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Bill O’Brien admits he erred putting Tom Savage back in game
The Houston Texans are coming under heavy criticism for their handling of quarterback Tom Savage’s head injury, and coach Bill O’Brien is taking full responsibility for it.
O’Brien admitted Monday that had he seen the video of Savage seizing up on the ground after a big hit, he never would have let his quarterback return to the game.
Texans coach Bill O'Brien says if he'd seen the video, Tom Savage wouldn't have gone back in: "I'm not passing the buck." OB expects TJ Yates to start Sunday. — Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) December 11, 2017
O’Brien is right to take the fall here — in the end, it falls on him that Savage played another offensive series after this before being pulled for good. That said, someone had to medically clear him to return. Clearly, there was more than one breakdown in the process here.
ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio (AP) - An Ohio woman might want to ask some questions if she tries to borrow someone's urine again to pass a drug test.
WTOV-TV reports 24-year-old Kiana Wallace was sentenced to 18 months in prison Monday, in eastern Ohio's Belmont County, after submitting a borrowed urine sample that tested positive for drugs. Wallace pleaded guilty earlier this month to attempted tampering with evidence.
Judge Frank Fregiato called the failed urine swap "bizarre" and told Wallace he wouldn't allow her to make a mockery of the drug and alcohol testing system.
Records show Wallace was sentenced to six months in jail followed by probation in January 2017 for drug possession.
Wallace's public defender declined to comment Tuesday.
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FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Atlanta Falcons offensive co-ordinator Kyle Shanahan, expected to be one of the top targets for teams looking to replace head coaches, could be available for interviews late this week.
Falcons coach Dan Quinn said Monday "I'm sure he will be contacted by some teams." Quinn wouldn't confirm any teams which may hope to interview Shanahan.
Denver and the Los Angeles Rams are among teams which could have interest in Shanahan.
The NFC South champion Falcons earned a first-round bye with Sunday's 38-32 win over New Orleans. Quinn has scheduled practices on Wednesday and Thursday. He said Shanahan or any other assistant would be available "at the end of the week" to speak with another team.
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Grant was working as the team's No. 2 wideout during Wednesday's OTAs, Zak Keefer of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Chester Rogers was initially considered the favorite to earn the No. 2 role opposite T.Y. Hilton, but it appears Grant may have moved ahead of him in the pecking order. There is still a lot of time before the regular season begins and the Colts have a number of players to get a look at during the preseason, but Grant has put himself in a good position for reps in the early going.
BRIEF-Kuka FY 2016 orders up 20.6 pct at 3.4 billion euros
* FY orders received totaling 3.4 billion euros ($3.6 billion), an increase of 20.6 pct – surpassing the three billion euro mark for the first time (2015: 2.8 billion euros)
MADISON| Professional golfers complaining about the fescue at Erin Hills… STOP WHINING!
Seriously though, if golfing every day was my job, I don’t think I’d ever complain, even if I hit every drive in the tallest of fescue. Why? Because at the end of the day, I’m still golfing. But I digress.
In the same vein of the U.S. Open at Erin Hills, we were wondering what the biggest event could be in our fine state of Wisconsin. A college football playoff game, the Final Four, maybe even the World Cup. Not sure if any of those would happen, but a guy can dream.
We also talk the Milwaukee Brewers and their bullpen with Kyle from BrewCrewBall.com. A big thanks to them for coming on.
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CBC’s hit mystery series Murdoch Mysteries films their Christmas special, to air in December at Cattle Point Oct. 6. (Don Denton/Black Press)
Cattle Point was turned in to a local First Nations village Oct. 6.
#MurdochMysteries will be filming at Cattle Point in Victoria today before wrapping up the BC run of their production. Thank you Nick for the info! @olv #yvrshoots — What's Filming (@WhatsFilming) October 6, 2017
CBC’s hit mystery series Murdoch Mysteries is filming their Christmas special, to air in December, around greater Victoria. They were at Cattle Point this morning.
April 24 (Reuters) - Telecom Italia SpA:
* VIVENDI’S LIST FOR TELECOM ITALIA STATUTORY AUDITORS GETS MAJORITY OF VOTES
* SHAREHOLDERS VOTE IN FAVOUR OF ROBERTO CAPONE AS CHAIRMAN OF STATUTORY AUDITORS Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Reporting by Milan newsroom)
CMPD SWAT & Negotiators are currently on Whittersham Dr. for barricaded suspects. Two are in custody and one is still outstanding.
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April 5 JAB Holdings, the owner of Caribou Coffee and Peet's Coffee & Tea, said on Wednesday it would buy U.S. bakery chain Panera Bread Co in a all-cash deal valued at about $7.5 billion, including debt.
JAB Holdings's offer of $315 per Panera share represents a 20.3 percent premium to the stock's closing price on March 31, the last trading day before media reports of a potential deal.
A sale to JAB, which also owns Keurig Green Mountain, would help the company compete against rivals such as Dunkin Brands Group Inc. (Reporting by Anya George Tharakan in Bengaluru; Editing by Savio D'Souza)
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× 2 dead, 6 injured after accident on Fort Jackson Army base
FORT JACKSON, S.C. – Two soldiers are dead and six others are injured after being struck by a military vehicle at the Fort Jackson Army base in South Carolina.
Fort Jackson officials said the “tragic accident” involved a military vehicle and a troop formation. They have not released any additional details about the accident at this time.
The six injured soldiers, two critically, were transported to a nearby hospital.
“Our hearts and prayers go out to the families of the soldiers we lost today and to the families of the injured, they represent the best of our Nation and we will endeavor to support all those affected through this difficult time” said U.S. Army Training Center and Fort Jackson Commander Maj. Gen. Pete Johnson.
Officials said the victim’s names are being withheld pending notification of next of kin. Fort Jackson said their investigation into the accident is ongoing.
SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- Syracuse police identified a 20-year-old woman who was fatally shot Monday night on Hudson Street.
The victim has been identified as Marvina Adams, of Syracuse, said Sgt. Richard Helterline, Syracuse police spokesman.
Adams was in her vehicle when she was shot, and her vehicle then crashed into another vehicle, Helterline said.
The shooting occurred at about 10:41 p.m. in the 100 block of Hudson Street.
She was transported to Upstate University Hospital where she later died from her injuries, Helterline said.
Syracuse police ask anyone with information to call the Syracuse Police Department Criminal Investigations Division at (315) 442-5222. All calls will remain confidential. Anonymous tips may also be submitted using the "SPD Tips" app. or called in to the Homicide Tip Line at (315) 442-5223.
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) -- Pauly Paulicap had 13 points and 13 rebounds, Rich Williams added 10 points and 11 boards and Manhattan beat Siena 51-47 on Friday night.
Zane Waterman's layup with 2:38 left gave the Jaspers (11-13, 6-6 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference) the lead for good at 49-47. A Manhattan turnover with 15 seconds left gave the Saints (7-17, 3-8) a chance to tie or go ahead with their final possession. Paulicap blocked Ahsante Shivers' layup attempt out of bounds with 2.1 seconds left. Zavier Turner stole it from Siena's Thomas Huerter Jr. on the ensuing inbound play and added a pair of free throws to cap the scoring.
Manhattan trailed by nine points at halftime before erasing its deficit with 11 straight points to lead 42-39 just past the midpoint of the second half.
Kadeem Smithen led Siena with 18 points, Evan Fisher scored 10, and Prince Oduro had 12 rebounds to go with six points.
KENT – The newly opened Kent Welcome Center is getting a warm reception this summer from the many hikers along the Appalachian Trail. Kent has always been a regular spot where hikers take a break from the trail, which stretches…
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HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — The Harrisburg School Board voted 5-4 to open up the district’s superintendent position.
Dr Sybil Knight-Burney has been the superintendent since 2010.
The board voted in 2014 to extend her contract for four years at a salary of $160,000. Monday night, the board had the option to enter into negotiations with Knight-Burney, but chose to pursue other candidates to fill the position at the end of the school year.
Knight-Burney has the option to become a candidate.
Siraj Chaudhry of Cargill India discusses with Manisha Gupta the draft agri policy. The draft policy is in-line with prime minister’s vision of doubling the farmer’s income.
Talking about the policy Siraj Chaudhry said, “Everything very good here. Very happy to read what is there and all the right things set and I would be very happy if they actually come true.”
VANCOUVER, Aug 14 (Reuters) - A female stunt driver has died on the set of "Deadpool 2" in downtown Vancouver during the filming of a stunt on a motorcycle, Vancouver police said on Monday.
Local media reported that the stuntwoman appeared to lose control of the vehicle, which drove off the set and through the window of a building across the street.
A representative for movie studio 20th Century Fox, a unit of Twenty-First Century Fox Inc., did not immediately respond to Reuters for comment.
The sequel to the 2016 superhero movie "Deadpool" starring Ryan Reynolds is being filmed in Vancouver. (Reporting by Nicole Mordant in Vancouver and Piya Sinha-Roya in Los Angeles; Editing by Andrew Hay)
It’s that time of year again! Time for you to gather around family, enjoy a nice cookout and observe the beautiful fireworks. It’s also time to run back some of our favorite 4th of July videos. Flip through to check out 5 of our favorite viral videos celebrating July 4th.
Let’s start with this classic.
my mood for today pic.twitter.com/DfMOOKv5Rv — homme fatale (@gayhefner) July 4, 2018
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The Root Beer Saloon in downtown Alto Pass is scheduled to be featured on the Travel Channel Sunday, June 18. "Ultimate Road Trip: Gold Mine to Moonshine" is set to air at 11 a.m. Filming was done last November when a Travel Channel crew visited Southern Illinois.
Erin Energy (ERN +8.3% ) is on the move after announcing the start of drilling of the Oyo-9 well offshore Nigeria, despite a dispute with Malaysian offshore contractor Bumi Armada.
ERN expects the well to take ~62 days to drill and complete, with the tie-in of the well to the floating production, storage and offloading unit for the start of production anticipated late in Q4; the well is expected to add 6K-7K boe/day to the field’s current production.
ERN has been in dispute with the Malaysian contractor over delays in bareboat charter payments due by ERN as well as irregular payments on the operations and maintenance contract; ERN recently was allowed to flow its Oyo field oil into cargo tanks of the FPSO despite the debts.
A graceful circular driveway leads to this beautifully remodeled, custom designed 4,440 sq. ft. 2-story home situated on a rare 0.86 acre lot just minutes to downtown Bellevue. Impeccable quality and workmanship set the stage for both casual living and formal entertaining. A stunning 20’ floor to ceiling brick fireplace highlights the vast great room complete with vaulted ceilings and abundant windows to allow the natural light to stream inside. The gourmet kitchen includes high quality cherry cabinets, gleaming granite countertops and custom oak flooring. Sunken main floor master bedroom has large 5 piece bath with spa-inspired jetted tub and 3 sided walk-in shower. There’s a 2nd master suite on the upper level with a 3/4 bath along with a media/bonus room and another bedroom and bath. 3 car, 1,200 sq. ft. garage provides plenty of room for cars, toys and storage. Host outdoor festivities in the park-like backyard with mature greenery and a large entertainment area complete with a hot tub and patio.
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GREENBELT — Officials believe Greenbelt will need about 60 percent more parking spaces than initially projected if the city is chosen as the site of the FBI's new headquarters. A draft Environmental Impact Statement released in 2015 estimated only 3,600 parking spaces would be needed if it was located in Greenbelt. WTOP-FM reports the final Environmental Impact ...
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NEW DELHI, Feb 2 (Reuters) - India’s vegetable oil imports could edge up 1.2 percent to 15.6 million tonnes in 2017/18 marketing year on higher overseas palm oil purchases, leading industry analyst Thomas Mielke said.
Palm oil imports into India, the world’s biggest importer of vegetable oils, could rise 1.9 percent to 9.55 million tonnes during the current marketing year, Mielke told a conference in New Delhi on Friday.
The country’s overseas purchases of soyoil are estimated at 3.37 million tonnes in the current marketing year that started on Oct. 1, slightly lower than 3.47 million tonnes a year ago, Mielke, executive director of Hamburg-based forecaster Oil World, told the Globoil India conference.
India’s sunflower oil imports are likely to nudge up to 2.2 million tonnes from 2.14 million tonnes a year ago, he said.
China’s soybean imports are likely to jump 3.2 percent in 2017/18 to 96 million tonnes, he added. (Reporting by Mayank Bhardwaj; Editing by Malini Menon)
NBC's long-running "Saturday Night Live" started its new season where it left off with the last one, making fun of President Donald Trump.
Blue Ivy is dripping swagoo through these NYC streets. The Carters were spotted in NYC earlier today and the Internet is dying over Blue’s adorable sweatsuit. She get it from her daddy.
The Carters out in #NY – Oct. 5 📸: splash news A post shared by Beylite (@beylite) on Oct 5, 2017 at 10:43am PDT
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Chinese premier considers visiting Japan this year
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said that he would consider attending the China-Japan-ROK leaders' meeting and paying an official visit to Japan in the first half of this year.
"Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has invited me to visit Japan on several occasions. I am willing to keep up the momentum of improving China-Japan relations," Li said at a press conference following the conclusion of the annual legislative session here on Tuesday.
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The married couple celebrated Burtka’s birthday at this Michelin-starred eatery. “We went to the fantastical, magical, extraordinary Fat Duck, an hour outside of London,” Harris wrote on Instagram. “Easily the greatest five hour lunch of our lives. The staff was impeccable, the chefs were inspired, the food was sublime. It was immersive theatre for the mouth. This pic was taken during our ‘journey to the seaside’, as we ate exquisite seafood while listening to the sounds of the ocean from a conch shell (via iPod and earbuds). Epic.”
NATCHITOCHES, La. — Kalob Ledoux had a career-best 34 points as McNeese rolled over Northwestern State 75-62 to even its Southland Conference record on Saturday afternoon.
Ledoux drained seven 3-pointers on eight attempts. Quatarrius Wilson had 13 points to go with his 15 rebounds for his eighth double double of the season and Jarren Greenwood added 11 points while dishing out five assists for McNeese (8-12, 5-5).
The Cowboys nailed 10 of 20 from long range, while Northwestern State was just 1 of 11 from deep.
McNeese, which led throughout except for a few minutes in the first half, was ahead 35-25 at the break. Northwestern State closed to 63-58 with 5:48 left. Ledoux answered with a jumper as the Cowboys finished on a 12-4 run.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Cowen Inc:
* COWEN ANNOUNCES REDEMPTION OF 8.25 PCT SENIOR NOTES DUE 2021
* COWEN INC - ‍REDEEMING CURRENTLY OUTSTANDING $63.25 MILLION PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF ITS 8.25 PCT SENIOR NOTES DUE 2021 ON JANUARY 8, 2018​
* COWEN SAYS WILL USE PORTION OF ANNOUNCED PUBLIC OFFERING OF $120 MILLION OF 7.35 PCT SENIOR NOTES DUE 2027, WHICH CLOSED DEC 8, TO REDEEM 2021 NOTES
* COWEN INC - REDEMPTION PRICE FOR 2021 NOTES TO BE EQUAL TO 106.188 PCT OF PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF 2021 NOTES PLUS ACCRUED AND UNPAID INTEREST Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Aerospace companies are working on crucial technology to not only bring about safer skies, but clearer and cleaner skies too.
Worldwide we are trying to fit in more airplanes and more passengers into an existing network of airports. Boeing estimates there are 23,000 airliners flying around the globe today. In less than 20 years, that number will double to 46,000.
As safe as things are now, that means just to stay where we are in terms of the number of incidents and accidents, we have to double our level of safety.
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SEOUL, March 30 Samsung BioLogics Co Ltd said on Thursday its bookkeeping would pass any scrutiny although it has not received official notice from South Korea's financial regulator concerning a special audit.
The Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) had decided to conduct a special audit review on Samsung BioLogics' pre-listing bookkeeping, Yonhap news agency reported earlier, citing an unnamed FSS source.
An FSS official declined comment but confirmed that a regulatory committee was briefed on Wednesday about allegations from an activist group and others concerning issues in Samsung BioLogics' accounting.
Samsung BioLogics shares were down 4.4 percent as of 0528 GMT. (Reporting by Joyce Lee; Editing by Stephen Coates)
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What's on the label? France bans meat terminology on veggie alternatives
France has, this week (24 April), introduced a ban against using terminology relating to animal-based foods to describe their plant-based alternatives
No longer may food producers who sell soya steaks, vegetarian sausages or veggie burgers be allowed to use such terminology and doing so could lead to a €300,000 fine. The rationale? According to the BBC, a farmer MP argues that these products and their meat-based terminology are confusing consumers.
"It is important to combat false claims. Our products must be designated correctly: the terms of #cheese or #steak will be reserved for products of animal origin," said Jean-Baptiste Moreau, a member of President Emmanuel Macron's political movement La République En Marche.
The regulation, in the form of an amendment to an agricultural bill, also applies to vegan and vegetarian products labelled as alternatives to dairy.
See the full report from the BBC here
It’s wet season in the Kimberley again after the Environmental Protection Authority gave its stamp of approval to the second of four major irrigation proposals for northern WA this year.
EPA chair Tom Hatton recommended Environment Minister Stephen Dawson approve the Argyle Cattle Company’s 1200 hectare Shamrock Station irrigation proposal, 64 km south of Broome.
Huge irrigation projects are planned for the Kimberley. Photo: Glenn Campbell
There has been a surge of irrigation proposals for the Kimberley in the past year to support intensive cattle grazing in the region.
In March the EPA recommended approval for the Carlton Plain station irrigation project and it was currently assessing proposals for Gogo station and the Pardoo irrigated agriculture project in the Shire of East Pilbara.
All up, the proposals cover 12,870 hectares.
Toronto police are seeking a man and a woman in a fraud case involving hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Police say a woman went into a bank on June 29 and, using false identification, posed as a client to gain access to that person's account.
They say she then transferred $400,000 from there to another account.
Police say a few days later, a man went into another bank and used a fake ID to pose as a client.
It's alleged he accessed the account in which the money had been transferred and used the funds to buy a large quantity of gold.
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ESMA Prepares For Expanded Supervisory Role In 2018
Europe’s securities watchdog said on Thursday that the outcome of the European Commission’s review of supervisory agencies in the bloc and preparations for the U.K.’s exit from the EU are likely to mean it will have to revise its 2018 work program.
It's no secret that U.S. consumers prefer SUVs and trucks nowadays, and that means car sales are sliding. That's forcing automakers to offer big discounts to sell them. Car sales fell to just 36 percent of U.S. auto sales last month, a record low for a January. Generally, discounts are bigger on cars with the highest inventory. Here are the top 10 cars with the biggest stockpiles, measured by the number of days the inventory could meet demand at the current sales rate:
Brand Vehicle Days' supply Buick Lacrosse 330 Buick Cascada 298 Chevrolet Corvette 267 Volkswagen CC 259 Chevrolet Camaro 236 Buick Verano 234 Mitsubishi Mirage 231 Acura ILX 227 Chrysler 200 225 Buick Regal 222
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Microsoft is an open source champion. It is weird to say, I know, but it is fact.
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Lion prides battle for territory. Rogue males trail the buffalo, in search of their own prides.
WASHINGTON U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday said he would deal with North Korea "very strongly," after that country said it successfully test-fired a new type of ballistic missile.
"Obviously North Korea is a big, big problem and we will deal with that very strongly," said Trump, a Republican, during a joint press conference at the White House with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The U.S. leader did not detail how he would respond to North Korea's actions.
(Reporting by Emily Stephenson; Editing by Chris Reese)
Another man accused of assaulting protesters at a Donald Trump campaign rally in Louisville has counter-sued the president, saying he was following Trump’s urging to remove them.
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A spoof French news story about Marine Le Pen planning to build a wall around France and make Algeria foot the bill was taken seriously by some.
...the Right here fell for Donald's similar joke.
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After receiving a briefing last week with intelligence officials, House Oversight Committee Chairman Trey Gowdy defended the FBI on Wednesday in response to President Donald Trump's unsubstantiated allegation that the agency placed a "spy" into his 2016 presidential campaign to help his Democratic rival Hillary Clinton. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
The WNBA’s Washington Mystics vs. Indiana Fever game at the Verizon Center had to be delayed because the roof started leaking on Saturday, but that did not stop the ladies from having some a little fun by having a dance battle to kill some time.
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In Columbiana County Municipal Court, Monica S. Cosma, 40, Bricker Farms Lane, Salem, was fined $100 for failure to file taxes. A Jan. 9 pretrial was set for Alfred J. Black Jr., 32, South Lincoln Avenue, Salem, charged with theft, criminal damaging and criminal trespass.
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March 19 (Reuters) - Fidelity National Financial Inc :
* FIDELITY NATIONAL FINANCIAL, INC. ANNOUNCES SIGNING OF A MERGER AGREEMENT TO ACQUIRE STEWART INFORMATION SERVICES FOR $50 PER SHARE IN COMBINATION OF CASH AND FNF COMMON STOCK
* DEAL FOR ABOUT $1.2 BILLION
* ‍CONSIDERATION WILL BE PAID 50% IN CASH AND 50% IN FNF COMMON STOCK​
* ‍STEWART STOCKHOLDERS WILL HAVE OPTION TO ELECT TO RECEIVE CONSIDERATION IN ALL CASH OR ALL STOCK
* ‍FNF INTENDS TO ACHIEVE AT LEAST $135 MILLION IN OPERATIONAL COST SYNERGIES AS PART OF DEAL​
* ‍CO EXPECTS DEAL TO BE AT LEAST 15% ACCRETIVE TO PRO FORMA 2017 ADJUSTED NET EPS AT THAT OPERATIONAL COST SYNERGY TARGET​
* CO INTENDS TO FUND PURCHASE PRICE THROUGH COMBINATION OF CASH ON HAND AT FNF, DEBT FINANCING, ISSUANCE OF FNF STOCK
* ‍PURCHASE PRICE WILL BE ADJUSTED DOWN ON PRO-RATA BASIS, IF DIVESTITURES ARE NEEDED FOR REGULATORY APPROVALS FOR DEAL​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Cape Town – "I have lost confidence in your ability to lead SARS," President Cyril Ramaphosa wrote in a scathing letter to now suspended commissioner Tom Moyane.
READ: Tom Moyane suspended with immediate effect
"These are not ordinary circumstances. Protecting SARS and by corollary the public interest must be my primary concern," Ramaphosa wrote in the letter, saying he had no choice, in the public interest, to suspend him pending disciplinary proceedings.
"As commissioner of SARS you hold a high position of trust in the management of our public finances. The disrepute in which you have brought SARS and the government as a whole and the risk to the national revenue fund are enormous."
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Start your Christmas Celebrations with a performance of music from Handel’s ‘Messiah’.
Market Rasen & District Choral Society will be joined by some local soloists for a concert in the town’s Methodist Church this Sunday, November 26, at 2pm.
Also on the programme of music for the singers will be Vivaldi’s ‘Gloria’.
Tickets cost £10 and are available from 01673 844750 or on the door.
MONTGOMERY CO. (WSLS 10) – A traffic accident on Interstate 81 at the 123.2 mile marker in Montgomery County is causing delays. The northbound right lane and shoulder are closed. Traffic backups are approximately 2 miles.
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SALEM, N.H. (WTNH) — Two women from Hartford are facing charges after police in New Hampshire say they were shoplifting at a mall.
According to Salem police, on Aug. 12th, officers responded to a report of items missing from a Macy’s located at a shopping mall. Police quickly caught up to 18-year-old Shatoya Lewis and 18-year-old Leona Jones as they attempted to exit the parking lot.
Officers pulled the vehicle over and noticed a number of new clothing items with price tags still on the garments inside the vehicle.
The two females were both charged with Organized Retail Crime Enterprise, Disobeying an Officer, Possession of Marijuana, and Transporting Drugs in a Motor Vehicle.
A third woman in the vehicle was released after police did not find any evidence that she was actively involved in the crimes.
NWS issues flood advisory
Photo: Alex Von Kleydorff / Hearst Connecticut Media Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 FILE PHOTO — Taken on June 28, 2018, in Norwalk, Conn. FILE PHOTO — Taken on June 28, 2018, in Norwalk, Conn. Photo: Alex Von Kleydorff / Hearst Connecticut Media NWS issues flood advisory 1 / 1 Back to Gallery
A flood advisory is in effect until 4 p.m. for southern Connecticut and central Fairfield County.
The National Weather Service issued the warning around 3 p.m. after Doppler radar picked up heavy rain caused by thunderstorms.
“This will cause minor flooding in the advisory area,” the NWS alert said.
Danbury, Ridgefield, Bethel and Redding are some of the places expected to see some potential flooding.
LOVETTSVILLE, Va. (AP) — One person is dead after a fire at a home in rural northern Virginia.
News outlets report the fire occurred Sunday night on Taylorstown Road in Lovettsville.
Fire crews from Loudoun County and from across the Potomac River in Maryland responded to the fire.
The home became unstable after the fire, making it difficult for firefighters to go inside and make a full assessment.
The name of the victim has not been released.
Fire marshals were continuing their investigation Monday.
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PODGORICA, Montenegro — Montenegrin lawmakers have voted to lift the immunity of two senior opposition politicians allegedly involved in a pro-Russian plot to overthrow the government over its NATO bid.
The move paves the way for the detention of Andrija Mandic and Milan Knezevic, key opposition leaders suspected in the Oct. 16 coup attempt that included plans to kill a then-prime minister and take over power.
Several hundred opposition supporters protested outside the parliament building on Wednesday as lawmakers from the ruling coalition unanimously approved the motion.
Montenegro's special prosecutor said the two are suspected of criminal conspiracy and inciting "acts against constitutional order and security of Montenegro."
March 19 (Reuters) - Nairobi Securities Exchange Ltd :
* FOR THE YEAR ENDED DEC. 31, PROFIT BEFORE TAXATION 269.2 MILLION SHILLINGS VERSUS 233.1 MILLION SHILLINGS
* FY ENDED DEC 2017 TOTAL INCOME OF 757.0 MILLION SHILLINGS VERSUS 717.2 MILLION SHILLINGS YEAR AGO‍​‍​
* DIRECTORS RECOMMEND PAYMENT OF FIRST AND FINAL DIVIDEND FOR 2017 OF 0.30 SHILLINGS PER ORDINARY SHARE
* OUTLOOK FOR 2018 POSITIVE DRIVEN BY GOOD MACRO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT,IMPROVED RAINFALL,INCREASED INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENTS‍​ Further company coverage: (Reuters.Briefs@thomsonreuters.com)
LAS VEGAS, NV (KXAN) — Taco Bells won’t be the only bells ringing at a location in Las Vegas.
Couples will have the chance to spice up their wedding vows at the Taco Bell Cantina flagship restaurant. The company is already sharing video of what the ceremony could look like.
A cheaper option to tie the knot, the Taco Bell wedding costs $600. Alongside the Crunchwrap Supremes and burritos, couples can order a wedding off of the menu.
The money includes:
Taco Bell garter
Bow tie
Wedding bouquet made of sauce packets
Just Married T-Shirts
Taco Bell brand champagne flutes
The newlywed’s first meal will be a twelve-pack of tacos and a Cinnabon delights cake.
It starts this summer.
The Tuckessee Harley Owner's Group recently took a group ride to the Maker's Mark Distillery in Loretto, Kentucky. In what was described as a "hookie day" ride, members took leave of absence from their work stations to spend the day on the open road.
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LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) – Authorities in South Carolina say four people were found dead in a home in what appears to be a murder-suicide.
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher said in a news release that the dead – a man, a woman and their two children – were found Sunday around 8 p.m. Fisher says it’s believed all four died of gunshot wounds.
In a tweet from a verified Twitter account, the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department said the deaths appear to be a murder-suicide and the investigation is ongoing.
Fisher identified the dead as 26-year-old Marissa Hope Reynoso and two of her children, 4-year-old Elijah Chavez and 1-year-old Ezra Chavez. Also dead was 25-year-old Jorge Luis Chavez, who’s believed to be the father of the two children.
Fisher says an older child of Reynoso wasn’t at the home at the time.
Jacob Rees-Mogg occupies a unique place in British politics. For the young Conservatives rallying behind semi-ironic online fan clubs such as Moggmentum and Middle Class Memes for Rees-Moggian Teens, he's quite simply the Conservatives' answer to Corbynmania: a darling of the activist grassroots whose exaggerated online persona provides both shield and lance in the joust of online debate.
According to Matthew Parris, this propensity to serve as both a joke and a serious proposition could well translate into genuine leadership prospects.
Responding in today's Daily Telegraph, Rees-Mogg dispelled reports that he is planning to run for the leadership of the Conservative Party, while admitting that Parris' article has given the idea "a spurious veneer of respectability that it does not deserve".
The North Somerset MP confirmed that he "want[s] to be the servant of the Conservative Party, not its master."
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If Mark Cuban doesn’t find it funny, he’s using his influence to try to force you into swallowing your laughter. Bleacher Report learned that lesson after Friday’s sarcastic tweet featuring Dirk Nowitzki air-balling a 3-pointer,...
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Now give this one a chance, okay? Jellied eels are one of London's most traditional pub dishes. Yes, you read that right—jellied eels. You see, back in the 18th century, London's River Thames was filled to the brim with eels. Not only were these slippery species easy to catch, they were cheap and nutritious. The dish, as it continues to be made today, calls for chopped eels, which are boiled in a spiced stock before being allowed to cool and set to form a jelly. Jellied eels are usually eaten cold. Love them or hate them, jellied eels are here to stay. Mmm ... jiggly.
Following the completion of midweek fixtures, there will be more action in the Premier League over this weekend.
Table toppers Manchester City travel to Burnley, hoping to at least maintain their 15-point gap, while their rivals Manchester United host Huddersfield on Saturday.
The last game of the day, will be at the Emirates, where Arsenal take on Everton.
On Sunday, Liverpool welcome Tottenham Hotspur to Anfield, in what is clearly the game of the week.
Chelsea are away to Watford on Monday.
Saturday, February 3
FT: Burnley 1 vs Manchester City 1
FT: AFC Bournemouth 2 vs Stoke City 1
FT: Brighton & Hove Albion 3 vs West Ham United 1
FT: Leicester City 1 vs Swansea City 1
FT: Manchester United 2 vs Huddersfield Town 0
FT: West Bromwich Albion 2 vs Southampton 3
FT: Arsenal 5 vs Everton 1
Sunday, February 4
15:15 Crystal Palace vs Newcastle United
17:30 Liverpool vsTottenham Hotspur
Monday, February 5
21:00 Watford vs Chelsea
Mansfield Town are now officially League Two’s ‘comeback kings’.
After trailing and then victory late on for the second weekend in a row, the Stags have now come from behind to win more times than any other side in League Two.
“It speaks volumes for the players and the characters we’ve got in the dressing room,” said manager Steve Evans.
“We are never beaten. Some weeks we are being well beaten in terms of goals but we’ve never been beaten in terms of effort and determination, trying to win a game or get a point if we’re losing.
“We have tried to instil in this group since the first day they came together – don’t lose a game, draw a game, or don’t draw a game, win a game.
“We may lose it. At Morecambe we left some gaps at the back in added time as we were trying to win the game – and we won it.
“Certainly where I come from, fortune normally follows the brave.”
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Top off your holiday weekend with an evening of Miles and friends. DJ Carol Klein will be spinning the best of Miles Davis along with recordings by his distinguished bandmates.
Mark Salling wasn't looking happy as he stepped out in Los Angeles on Friday.
The 35-year-old star of the now defunct show Glee entered a guilty plea for possession of child pornography involving a prepubescent minor in Los Angeles on Wednesday.
Salling looked stony-faced as he made his way across a parking lot, opting for a simple ensemble for the outing.
Expressionless: Mark Salling wasn't looking happy as he stepped out in Los Angeles on Friday
He paired a charcoal grey long sleeve shirt with a pair of navy blue track pants, while a pair of flip flops rounded out the demure look.
A pair of mirrored aviator shades hung from the neck of his shirt.
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Snuggling, lap time, and being held rate high on 2.5-year-old Sadie's list of "favorite things." Kids, dogs and other cats are just fine once they've been properly introduced.
Staff says that Sadie is FIV+ but it's not anything that will slow her down. She can live safely and happily among other animals when she's fed a healthy diet. She must be an indoor-only cat.
For more information or a chance to meet Sadie call or text her foster home, Kathi at 503-798-2273.
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A four-vehicle crash closed Highway 3 in Essex Tuesday night.
Ontario Provincial Police said the crash happened on Highway 3 between County Road 23 and Cameron Side Road around 10 p.m.
Police said injuries are reported from the crash but the extent of the injuries are unknown at this time.
The road was reopened around 11:30 p.m.
More information is expected to be released later today.
I cannot get into a celebratory mood this year when I know that thousands of children have been stolen from their parents in this country at our government's command, and not yet returned to them. How dare we celebrate a country where such vicious, cruel tactics are used against desperate people! No celebrating here!
-- Theresa Verboort, Hillsboro
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Tournament MVP Emily Phelan struck out 16 batters to lead top-seeded Bishop Kearney to a 6-2 win over No. 3 Mynderse in the Class B final at Canandaigua.
Mackenzie Emery finished with two RBI and Phelan added an RBI for Bishop Kearney (21-1).
The Kings, last year's Class C state champions, did most of their damage in a five-run second inning.
Kearney's only loss this season was a 3-1 loss to Addison on May 5 but the Kings have rattled off 11 wins in a row since.
Boys tennis
Class A final
Brighton 6, Canandaigua 1
Jake Shapira and Noah Spivak won 6-2, 7-6(5) at first doubles for Brighton.
The Barons finish undefeated at 15-0.
Class C final
East Rochester 3, Avon 2
Russ Domm won at second singles 5-7, 7-5, 6-1 for East Rochester (14-0).
The year was the Bombers' fifth-straight trip to the final. East Rochester also won titles in 2014 and 2016.
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WINNIPEG — A Manitoba man convicted of sending letter bombs to his ex-wife and two lawyers will have a sentencing hearing Oct. 3.
Guido Amsel appeared briefly in Winnipeg court and says he has once again found a new lawyer for his case.
Amsel has fired two previous lawyers, most recently after his conviction in May.
Amsel was found guilty on 15 charges, including four counts of attempted murder.
He was arrested after three explosive packages were found in July 2015.
Only one of the devices went off, causing severe injuries to Maria Mitousis, a Winnipeg lawyer who had represented Amsel’s ex-wife in a lawsuit over an auto body shop the couple had owned.
LAS VEGAS — Officials in Las Vegas are warning the recreational marijuana industry against any advertising that can be considered promoting public consumption.
Las Vegas marijuana business owners last week received a letter from Department of Business License Director Jaqueline Holloway reaffirming marijuana regulations.
The letter issued Monday threatens to suspend or take away licenses of dispensaries for any involvement with non-licensed cannabis businesses and anything “that promotes public consumption.”
The letter says businesses can’t publicize marijuana yoga and swimming events, nor parties and dinners, “even if the events are held in a private residence.” Holloway also labels weed consumption on tour buses and limousines “unlawful.”
Gerbrand van Heerden has been appointed CFO of zinc-focused base metals company Trevali, taking over from outgoing CFO Anna Ladd-Kruger, effective June 1.
“Van Heerden’s extensive base metals and finance experience will provide a solid foundation to the company as it continues to evolve into a global, midtier miner,” CEO Mark Cruise said in a statement on Thursday.
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Van Heerden is a chartered accountant and has more than 18 years’ experience in various senior management roles in the mining industry.
He initially joined Trevali when it bought out an 80% stake in the Rosh Pinah mine, in Namibia, and a 90% interest in the Perkoa mine, in Burkina Faso, in 2017.
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The Portland Bureau of Transportation is bringing back the events for the 10th time with a new route and a special birthday celebration. In a statement today, new Transportation Commissioner Dan Saltzman touched on the Valentine's theme when he said, "In every neighborhood and at every event, we discover a new reason to fall in love with our city all over again."
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Four candidates are making their mark on history in the run-up to the provincial election.
Plans for a major new holiday park near Lauder will go on show at a public exhibition next week.
Lauderdale Estates hopes to turn more than 50 hectares of agricultural land at Thirlestane Castle into a park hosting around 500 static caravans, plus lodges and eco-cabins, as well as offering stances for around 50 touring caravans.
Its initial planning application, submitted in December 2017, sparked objections about the scale of the development, parking, infrastructure challenges and the council’s decision not to carry out a full environmental impact assessment.
Lauderdale Estates has said it will commission landscape, cultural heritage, flood-risk, transport and ecology assessments ahead of a full planning application being submitted, however.
It is hosting an open exhibition at Lauder Public Hall next Tuesday, June 5, between 3pm and 8pm. Anyone wishing to comment on the proposals can do so before Tuesday, June 19.
April 10 Adler Modemaerkte AG:
* Change in management board: chairman of the board of management Lothar Schaefer terminates his office in the management board end of April - Andrew Thorndike new member with the function as chief operating officer as of 1 May 2017
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LONDON (AP) — Arsenal signs Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Borussia Dortmund for what it says is a club-record fee.
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Oscar-nominated actor James Woods says he's retiring from the entertainment industry.
The news was included in a press release issued by Woods' real estate agent offering Woods' Rhode Island lake house for sale.
Allen Gammons said Friday that Woods is 70 and wants to relax. He says the actor's brother and mother recently died, and he hopes to spend more time on passions including photography, antiquing and Texas Hold `em poker.
Woods is known for his conservative political views, and has said that's made it tough to find work in Hollywood.
Gammons said Woods' decision was not political.
Actress Amber Tamblyn last month said Woods tried to pick her up when she was 16. Woods called it a lie.
Gammons said Woods declined to comment Friday when asked about Tamblyn's accusation.
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METALS-London copper slips to 1-wk low after US rate rise
(Adds detail, updates prices) By Melanie Burton MELBOURNE, June 15 London copper dipped to its lowest in a week on Thursday after the U.S. Federal Reserve raised rates for the second time this year, boosting financing costs for industry. Amid a mixed economic outlook in the United States and slowing industrial activity in China exacerbated by the end of financial quarter, metals could come under further selling pressure, broker Kingdom Futures said in a report. "Toda
With thousands of hotels at over 40 sun-soaked destinations across the Mediterranean, Canaries and beyond, you’ll have a huge choice of where to enjoy your discount. From Majorca to Madeira and more – wherever you choose you’ll get your hotel, return flights, transfers and 22kg baggage wrapped up in an ATOL-protected package for just £60 deposit per person.
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Thumper: Pocket Edition brings rhythm-driven madness to the App Store on December 24th
Frenetic visuals, even more frenetic action, and a thumping rhythmic beat behind it all are Thumper's stylish calling cards, and you'll be able to experience its unique brand of music game on your iOS device later this month.While the intense speed and challenging rhythm-driven gameplay remains the same as its console and PC brethren, this Pocket Edition lets you play Thumper with one hand in portrait on your phone.Promising 60 FPS for its fast gameplay, Thumper unleashes your chrome beetle on nine twisting tracks besieged by metallic bosses, tapping and reacting to the beat for high scores. Our Switch review praised the game for its gorgeous aesthetic and smooth engaging gameplay, despite the lack of VR. You can preorder Thumper: Pocket Edition on the App Store for £4.99 / $4.99, ahead of its release on the 24th.
About Dementia Cafe Gainsborough
The Dementia Cafe provides information about living with dementia and other services available locally in an informal and comfortable environment. A Dementia Cafe is also a place to relax, socialise and meet other people with dementia and their carers.
MINNEAPOLIS — LeBron James had 25 points, 14 assists and eight rebounds to turn back a charge from Andrew Wiggins and help the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 116-108 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night.
Channing Frye had 21 points and 10 rebounds while starting for All-Star Kevin Love, who will miss at least the next six weeks after having surgery on his left knee. Kyre Irving scored 25 points for the Cavs and James sealed the victory with a stepback 3-pointer with two minutes to play.
Wiggins scored 41 points against the team that drafted him and Karl-Anthony Towns scored 26 for the Wolves, who finished a six-game homestand at 2-4. The Wolves allowed Cleveland to shoot 51 percent and hit 13 3s.
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The Beavers were blown out by Washington last week, 42-7. Against FBS competition this year, OSU has been outscored 200-71. In the Los Angeles Coliseum the Beavers will be facing a USC team coming off a 30-27 loss at Washington State.
Here is a preview of the matchup, along with information on how to watch the game:
The Krewe of Caesar rolls Saturday, Feb. 3, at 6 p.m. on the traditional Veterans Memorial Boulevard route in Metairie. See the map here.
The 2018 theme is "Cartoon Rewind,'' which is reflected in many of the krewe's throws. Look for throws that light up, Caesar footballs and a heart lanyard.
Hassan Ali became the 1st highest wickets taker in ICC Champion Trophy
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A local student shouldn’t have a problem getting into the college of his choice after getting a perfect score on the SAT. Mathew Su is a junior at Brandeis High School in the Northside Independent School District. How did he prepare for the big exam?
“Honestly, just a lot of reading. I try to read as much as I can in my free time,” he told KTSA News.
He also took a lot of practice tests.
“It helps you get more familiar with the test, and when you’re more familiar with the test, there’s less of a stress level when you take the real exam,” Su said.
He hasn’t decided where he’ll go to college, but he has plenty of time. Su will graduate in 2019.
“Somewhere in the North East would be cool,” he said.
Su is considering majoring in chemistry and/or environmental science.
Tim Hardaway Jr. made a tying 3-pointer with 3.3 seconds remaining in regulation and scored nine points in overtime, including the go-ahead free throw, to lift the Atlanta Hawks to a 114-112 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday night. Hardaway made the first of two free throws with 10.8 seconds remaining in overtime for a 113-112 lead.
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The NBA schedule is out in full, and now it's time to circle your calendar for the biggest matchups of the '17-18 season.
MORE: Complete 2017-18 NBA schedule unveiled
For fans down under, they've waited patiently for phenom Ben Simmons to make his NBA debut.
That debut will be in Washington as the Sixers open up the season against John Wall and the Wizards on October 19th (AEDT).
We found out last week that the Sixers will also be featured in a Christmas Day game with the New York Knicks, and will head to London to play the Boston Celtics at the O2 arena.
Here are the top five must-see games for Simmons and the Sixers as he starts his NBA career.
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Foy was in Las Vegas promoting The Girl In The Spider's Web, which completed filming this month.
Claire Foy has said the controversy over her pay for the Netflix series The Crown has changed her approach to Hollywood.
Foy said it opened her eyes about what she is “allowed to have an opinion about”.
A producer disclosed last month that Foy, who starred as the Queen, was paid less than Matt Smith, who played Prince Philip, because Smith was better known.
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Foy was in Las Vegas promoting The Girl In The Spider’s Web, which completed filming this month.
It is based on the fourth book in Stieg Larsson’s popular Millennium series revolving around hacker Lisbeth Salander, who previously has been played in movies by Noomi Rapace and Rooney Mara.
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A newly reorganized transit system has yet to make its first trip, but already Gov. Larry Hogan and Transportation Secretary Pete K. Rahn are calling the nascent BaltimoreLink system transformative. Hogan and Rahn stood in a parking lot of the West Baltimore MARC station that will be one of six hubs in the new system and ...
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Denver Broncos have signed six-year veteran cornerback Chris Lewis-Harris and waived cornerback Taurean Nixon 24 hours after his pick-6 of Paxton Lynch at the team's mandatory minicamp.
Lewis-Harris spent four full seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals before splitting last season between the Bengals and Baltimore Ravens.
Broncos coach Vance Joseph was Lewis-Harris' position coach in Cincinnati.
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Beaded gowns, rhinestone-encrusted minaudières, baubles and bling — in our eyes, they all pale in comparison to the glittering beauty of a freshly lacquered nail. Due to all the incredible manicures, the red carpets of 2017 award season have us mesmerized. Read on to see some of the most fabulously famous fingers.
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Caesar Rodney credits teamwork, sets sights on championship. The Riders took care of Wilmington Friends, 12-5 in a state semifinal. William Bretzger, The News Journal
FILE - In this Nov. 20, 2016, file photo, then-President-elect Donald Trump, right, and former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani pose for photographs as Giuliani arrives at the Trump National Golf Club Bedminster clubhouse in Bedminster, N.J. Giuliani is joining the legal team defending President Donald Trump in the special counsel’s Russia investigation. That’s according to a statement from Trump personal attorney Jay Sekulow. Carolyn Kaster, File AP Photo
According to Knysna fire chief, Clinton Manuel, the cause of the fires that ravaged the Knysna area on June 7 was “human activity”, reports the Knysna-Plett Herald.
This was heard on Monday afternoon as the Knysna Municipality provided feedback to local and national media about the fires.
It was heard that the fires were then spread by other factors including weather patterns.
“The fire was started by humans, but we cannot say it was deliberate, as people light fires for many reasons,” said Manuel.
Police will now investigate further why the fires were lit.
Seven people were killed during the fires and hundreds of homes were lost while hundreds more were damaged.
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PHOENIX (AP) — President Donald Trump says he may grant a pardon to former Sheriff Joe Arpaio following his recent conviction in federal court, prompting outrage among critics who say the move would amount to an endorsement of racism.
The longtime sheriff in metro Phoenix was booted out of office in November and was found guilty of a misdemeanor count for disobeying orders to stop immigration traffic patrols that a federal judge said resulted in racial profiling against Latinos.
The Fox News report that Trump is considering a pardon for Arpaio was welcome news for the former sheriff. But it angered immigrant rights activists who find it to be a troubling signal from the president at a time when the nation is reeling over the race-fueled violence in Virginia.
ROCKFORD, Ill. — Nic Petan scored in overtime as the Manitoba Moose edged the Rockford IceHogs 4-3 on Friday in American Hockey League action.
Patrice Cormier, Jan Kostalek and Brendan Lemieux had goals in regulation time for Manitoba (30-10-5), the AHL affiliate of the Winnipeg Jets. Eric Comrie made 37 saves for the win.
Luke Johnson tied the game 3-3 for Rockford (24-17-6) with less than two minutes to play in the third period. Anthony Louis and Tyler Sikura also scored. Collin Delia stopped 46 shots.
The Moose went 2 for 3 on the power play and the IceHogs were 0 for 2 with the man advantage.
Manitoba has won four straight.
This week in the Big Brother House, Gifty, Marvis and TTT are all up for eviction and Nigerian comedian, Ali Baba is not happy. He feels the most interesting guy with more depth should not be up for eviction. In his words: ‘First of, I think the habit of voting for the person who you believe has an advantage in the house over you is not nice. I appreciate the issue of survival of the fittest
The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office says three Carpinteria teens have been taken to juvenile hall for firearms violations.
John Palminteri reports from Santa Barbara
April 18, 2017, 7:16 AM | The U.S. Supreme Court stopped an execution in Arkansas, minutes before inmate Don Davis was supposed to die. Arkansas asked the justices to remove a legal stay imposed by a lower court on the execution. The Supreme Court denied the appeal in a one-sentence order. Omar Villafranca reports.
The fifth annual Running For Justice 5K Fun Run/Walk will be held Saturday, Aug. 19, at Woodland Trails Regional Park, 20135 Elk Lake Road, Elk River.
Participants should arrive at 8:30 a.m.; the run starts at 9:30 a.m.
Cost is $35 for registrations before the race or $40 the day of the race. Children up to age 12 run free with a registered parent or guardian.
The event raises money to fight sex trafficking.
To volunteer, sponsor or donate prizes or silent auction items, contact Susie at [email protected] or call 612-567-1266.
A Malden woman has been sentenced to prison for causing the death of a 9-month-old boy when she shook him while he was left in her care.
26year-old Breon Dannielle Lashay Hess pled guilty to first-degree manslaughter for the abuse that occurred on Oct. 31, 2016.
The baby had been taken to a St. Louis hospital to be treated for head trauma, but later died.
Hess reportedly shook the child to get a response.
She will be spending 7 years in prison.
The actress's CA Made an official complaint with the cyber cell, post which the arrest had been made.
The accused was reportedly trying to rig her account details for the financial year, 2016-17.
Mumbai: The Mumbai cyber cell has arrested a person for attempting to hack the IT details of actress Kareena Kapoor, according to latest reports.
The actress is currently celebrating motherhood with husband Saif Ali Khan, who were recently blessed with a baby boy, Taimur Ali Khan.
Apparently, the actress's CA Made an official complaint with the cyber cell, post which the arrest had been made.
The complaint was filed two months ago.
The accused was reportedly trying to rig her account details for the financial year, 2016-17.
Actor Hrithik Roshan had also faced the wrath of online hacking in 2016, when an unidentified youngster had hacked onto his Facebook account and gone Live on his profile.
Further details are awaited.
While the defamation lawsuit brought against Taylor Swift by David Mueller has been dismissed, the pop icon is still in court thanks to her countersuit. (Note: she is suing Mueller for $1, claiming he grabbed her butt without consent.)
Now, Kesha has voiced her public support for Swift, tweeting:
. @taylorswift13 i support you always, and especially right now and admire your strength and fearlessness. truth is always the answer. — kesha (@KeshaRose) August 14, 2017
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Swift took the witness stand last week, recounting the "despicable, and horrifying, and shocking" encounter, during which she alleges that Mueller "stayed attached to my bare ass-cheek as I lurched away from him."
For her part, Kesha has been involved in an extremely long legal battle with Dr. Luke, who she's accused of sexual assault. It's vital that women stand together against male aggressors, so thank you Kesha for speaking up in support of Swift.
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A Maryland legislative panel comprised of five male lawmakers passed on an opportunity to allow victims of rape to deny visitation rights to their attackers.
According to the Daily Beast, a bill by Maryland Delegate Kathleen Dumais that would cut off visitation rights to rapists was passed by both Maryland houses.
With a legislative deadline looming the separate bills were were submitted to the all-male committee to hammer out that language where it sat and died.
According to NARAL, Maryland is one of only seven states that does not have a law on the books allowing women to terminate the visitation and parental rights for their rapists if their child was conceived as a result of the assault.
According to the Beast, the bill cannot be reconsidered until the theMaryland General Assembly reconvenes until its 2018 session om January 10.
Jets captain Blake Wheeler is one of three finalists for the Mark Messier Leadership Award.
The other finalists are Deryk Engelland of the Vegas Golden Knights and Wayne Simmonds of the Philadelphia Flyers.
Messier, the former Edmonton Oilers and New York Rangers great, chose the finalists from a list of nominees from each team. He’ll also choose the winner.
Wheeler led the Jets in scoring with 91 points, ninth in the NHL scoring race, while helping the team to the league’s second-best regular-season record, 52-20-10, good for 114 points, behind only Nashville.
Wheeler and his wife, Sam, are also involved in the True North Youth Foundation, which works to inspire and empower Manitoba kids.
The award, first handed out 11 years ago, goes to the player who best leads his team on and off the ice and “plays a leading role in his community growing the game of hockey.”
The winner will be announced at the NHL Awards Show in Las Vegas, June 20.
The Presiding Bishop of The Redeemed Evangelical Mission (TREM), Bishop Mike Okonkwo, has warned that people looting Nigeria’s treasury will face trouble in 2017. He also told those who want to destabilize Nigeria to desist or face God’s wrath. Okonkwo was speaking to journalists in Lagos, during TREM’s crossover night service. He said: “There will […]
Meat Loaf last played Victoria on June 25, 2016. That may be the last time you’ll see him perform live.
In a new interview with Rolling Stone, Meat Loaf said health issues may keep him off the stage. “I haven’t been able to sing in a year,” the 70-year-old said. “You use everything to sing, and I just cannot do it.”
On that 2016 tour, Meat Loaf almost didn’t make it to Victoria. The singer collapsed onstage during a concert in Edmonton. At the time he blamed dehydration but in the new interview, he said pain was shooting down his back “like a sword.”
Meat Loaf is still acting. He currently stars in the B.C. filmed series Ghost Wars. But that might be it for touring and recording new material.
“My back is driving me crazy,” he said. “But then I’m probably a little crazy anyway.”
Join me in the last chat until the start of Lions training camp at 3 p.m. on Thursday, June 15. The Lions will wrap up their third and final day of mandatory minicamp on Thursday. Then theyll be off until the start of training camp in late July. Bring your questions and comments. Its always fun.
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Istanbul’s Atatürk Airport (IST) is scheduled to close in 2018, when a giant new airport for Istanbul opens.
Under the guidance of TAV Airports, the concessionaire for 17 years, Atatürk has grown to be one of the busiest airports in Europe, with the incumbent national carrier Turkish Airlines establishing a hub there over the last decade to rival the one at Dubai for regional and even global dominance.
This report looks at the present and (limited) future growth trends at IST, local airport statistics, how it matches up to other airports across a range of metrics, at what remains of construction activities there and at its ownership.
It also considers what the future might hold for TAV, since half of its earnings are set to disappear.
As fans across our region anticipate Sunday's big game, they are still catching up with the Road to Victory bus. NBC10's Steve Sosna caught up with some fans in South Philly on Friday. (Published 2 hours ago)
As fans across our region anticipate Sunday's big game, they are still catching up with the Road to Victory bus. NBC10's Steve Sosna caught up with... See More
A thousand years of Venetian records, maps and images could digitally reconstruct this city's deep history, giving researchers insight into urban life, from disease patterns to trade trends.
This video was reproduced with permission and was first published on June 14, 2017. It is a Nature Video production.
The World Cup kicks-off in Russia on June 14, and the usual suspects are among the nations most fancied to lift the famous trophy aloft in Moscow.
Five-time world champions Brazil are marginal favourites ahead of Germany and Spain, with France, Argentina and Belgium completing the front-runners.
England fans looking to back Gareth Southgate's men will get healthy odds on a first tournament victory since 1966.
A south American team has never won the World Cup in Europe, while Germany are aiming to be the first team since Brazil in 1962 to retain the trophy.
This is who the experts are backing to prevail this summer.
Frank Lampard - Germany
Germany have transitioned to a team that has a perfect balance of experience and younger, fresher players. Leroy Sane could really light up the tournament. They will have a great chance.
The Killers have released a new single titled “The Man” from their forthcoming album, Wonderful Wonderful.
Related: The Killers Perform New Track, ‘Run for Cover’
The track is the first new music from the band since their 2012 album Battle Born (assuming you don’t count their 2016 Christmas album Don’t Waste Your Wishes). Hopefully, this signals a fifth studio effort is imminent. “The Man” was recorded with the producer Jacknife Lee during album sessions in Las Vegas and Los Angeles. The song finds frontman Brandon Flowers looking back on his younger self, the persona from their Grammy-nominated debut Hot Fuss, and reconciling that wide-eyed character with the man he is now.
Check out the latest from The Killers below.
A car was stolen from the parking lot of Owen Roberts International Airport Thursday, police reported.
The bronze-colored 2016 Kia Sorento, with a license plate of T5391, was parked after 5 a.m. and was taken some time before 7:15 a.m., according to police.
Later on Thursday, a motorbike was stolen from outside a home in Aurora Drive, West Bay. The bike was last seen around 8:45 a.m. that day, and was discovered stolen shortly at 10:45 a.m.
The bike is a blue, black and white 2006 Yamaha XT225, with registration plates 115215.
Anyone with information regarding these vehicles is asked to call 911 or the George Town Police Station at 949-4222.
BBNaija 2018 finalists are having a great time, as they can't contain all the love their fans has showered on them.
The housemates who returned on Monday, April 23, were welcomed in a grand style at the airport by their fans and well wishers.
Still in the moment of fame and publicity, the housemates gets ready for the teeming audience who wants to hear what they have to say while they were in the house.
READ ALSO: Cute new photos of actress Stella Damasus as she clocks 40
Cool delightful pictures of them dressed up in lovely outfits, ready for their media tours is giving their fans all the vibes.
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Al (l58rose) & Rosie
Al will always be in my heart, along with his precious family. We become such good friends with our fellow viners that we feel like family, care like family, and hurt like family. I will miss his wit, stories, photo's, and friendship. We've all had so many laughs with him, the snow war, the tank, the lantern on his head, Sue the black squirrel, the leaning tree, just a lot of fun back on the old vine when we could keep up with everyone. I was honored to get to know some of his family, he and Pam raised 2 good men. My heart goes out to Pam, I'm glad she has good family around her, I'm so sorry for their loss. He could always make me laugh no matter how down I was, he was just a special man. In the end, all he wanted was to be with Rosie, I'd like to think that's where he is.
My friend TBN, you will be forever missed,
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Winning numbers drawn in 'Daily Pick 4' game
MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Wisconsin Lottery's "Daily Pick 4" game were:
3-6-6-4
(three, six, six, four)
¶ Maximum prize: $500
Members of Ahmdiyya Muslim Association (AMA) Peterborough, including school children, have been devoting their summer to serving the local community.
Fletton Lake was made litter free thanks to their efforts, and members also joined in a litter picking event at the weekend which was organised by Peterborough Environment City Trust.
The community also donated food to the Peterborough Food Bank which will feed more than 50 people, and donated blood as part of a voluntary campaign.
President of AMA Peterborough, Hasib Zafar, said: “Cleanliness is integral to the Islamic faith, and helping the poor and those in need is our duty according to the true teachings of Islam.”
WASHINGTON, Dec 11 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump on Monday will sign a directive aimed at sending Americans back to the moon and eventually to Mars, the White House said.
Spokesman Hogan Gidley said Trump will sign “Space Policy Directive 1” that orders NASA “to lead an innovative space exploration program to send American astronauts back to the Moon, and eventually Mars.”
According to World Health Organization data, China has overtaken the United States in healthy life expectancy at birth for the first time. The data from 2016 finds Chinese newborns can look forward to 68.7 years of healthy life ahead of them, compared with 68.5 years for American babies. "American newborns can still expect to live longer overall -- 78.5 years compared to China's 76.4 -- but the last 10 years of American lives are not expected to be healthy," reports Reuters. From the report:
New Orleans police are seeking the public's help in finding a man reported missing after he was last seen more than three months ago.
Jerry Hebert, 59, was last seen by his sister in June, police said.
He was thought to be staying at a shelter in New Orleans East, but reports show Hebert did not stay at the shelter, according to police.
Hebert is described as about 5-foot-5 in height and 150 pounds in weight with short black hair.
Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Jerry Hebert is asked to call Sixth District detectives at 504-658-6060 or call 911.
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Chase Bryant has taken the song “Better Man” that Taylor Swift wrote for Little Big Town
and turned the plot around. Chase, accompanied by Runaway June, takes the Little Big Town cover and sings it from the males perspective. It is rumored that Taylor wrote this song about her ex Calvin Harris, I wonder if he would agree with Chase’s perspective?
This week on The Disclaimer, WMSE's weekly culture chat with Ryan Schleicher, Milwaukee Record's Matt Wild and I, it's time for our annual fall concert preview, and damn right we're talking about that upcoming Guns N' Roses show. We run through some the shows we're most excited about—including Angel Olsen, Kesha, Rainer Maria, A$AP Mob, Herbie Hancock and more—as well as a few curiosities and shows that leave us scratching our head.
It's always one of our favorite shows of the year. You can stream it below, and subscribe to The Disclaimer on iTunes and follow us on Facebook.
BOSTON (AP) — A former executive at a Massachusetts compounding pharmacy blamed for a national meningitis outbreak that killed 64 people in 2012 is headed for trial.
Barry Cadden is charged with 25 counts of murder and other offenses under federal racketeering laws.
His trial is scheduled to start Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Boston, with jury selection expected to get underway Friday.
Cadden was the co-founder and head pharmacist of the New England Compounding Center in Framingham.
Prosecutors say the center used expired ingredients and failed to follow cleanliness standards, resulting in tainted steroid injections. More than 750 people in 20 states fell ill in 2012, and 64 died.
Cadden pleaded not guilty and is free on bail. His lawyer has said that federal prosecutors overreached in charging him with murder.
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CALGARY — TransCanada Corp. (TSX:TRP) says it plans to invest $2 billion to expand its Nova natural gas pipeline system, as it looks to transport more of the fuel from prolific Western Canadian fields.
The Calgary-based company says the proposed expansion is a response to demand from producers operating in the Montney, Duvernay and Deep Basin formations which straddle or are near the B.C.-Alberta boundary. It said many producers are looking to ship to markets in the Pacific Northwest, California and Nevada.
Horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing technology have made the region one of the most productive natural gas plays in Canada, but industry players have complained of insufficient pipeline space.
TransCanada says it will engage landowners, communities and indigenous groups near areas where it proposes to build additional pipeline capacity, compressor stations and other facilities.
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Nancy Hollack, left, and Nancy Chaimson line up for the start of the Arcadia 4th of July parade in Phoenix on July 4, 2018. This is the 23 year of the community event. Michael Chow/The Republic
Davidson is not in the lineup against the Reds on Wednesday, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.
Davidson will remain on the bench for a second straight game as the team is unable to deploy the DH in a National League park. Look for him to rejoin the starting lineup against the Astros on Thursday.
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WESTMORELAND COUNTY, Va. -- The mother of a missing teenager in Westmoreland County said her daughter has been found dead.
Kallie Jefferson's mom told WTVR CBS 6 that her daughter was found dead in Richmond County.
The 19-year-old was last seen in Colonial Beach earlier this week.
WTVR CBS 6 is still working to gather additional details from police.
This is a developing story, so anyone with more information can submit a news tip here.
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Spurs' teenage goal machine Reo Griffiths is a target for RB Leipzig.
The exciting 17-year-old scoring four goals and provided three assists as Tottenham demolished Arsenal 9-0 in the U18 Premier League on Tuesday.
The magnificent performance enhanced the already-towering reputation surrounding the youngster who has netted an impressive 33 goals for the club in domestic competitions this season.
Before this week’s display Griffiths had bagged seven braces and two hat-tricks across all competitions this season.
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Spurs are trying to hold on to him but he has it is understood he has yet to commit his long-term future to the club and could walk away this summer.
RB Leipzig are among a string of clubs interested with Tottenham’s former head of recruitment Paul Mitchell in a similar role with the Bundesliga club.
More and more of us are choosing to stay at home and holiday in Britain, spending billions every year on so-called “staycations” throughout the country.
Last year the number of staycations recorded by Visit Britain rose by 6pc when compared to the previous year, contributing £14.1bn to the UK economy.
While many of us would make sure to get cover when travelling abroad in case of accidents and emergencies, when it comes to British holidays travel insurance is often an afterthought.
This could leave many people exposed. While the cost of any medical emergency will be covered by the NHS, if you find you have to cancel your trip, you could find yourself losing out on thousands of pounds in arranged...
Former Director of Military Intelligence and Chief of Staff of the Army, Major General (Retired) Amal Karunasekara, has been further remanded until June 13 by the Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s Court.
He was arrested on April 06, in connection with the abduction and assault of journalist Keith Noyahr in 2008 at Dehiwala.
This property is for sale. This home contains 14 rooms and has a livable surface of 600 m². This home is located close to a park. This home contains 1 kitchen. It has 1 living room, 1 dining room, 1 study room, a games room, a dressing room, a cellar and a finished basement. The entrance is managed by a superintendent. There is a parking space big enough for 4 cars. The property contains a of 2 Ha ; it also has a heatedoutdoor swimming pool.
Best Places For Iced Coffee In St. Louis Perk up your day when you discover the best places for iced coffee in St. Louis at these locally owned coffee house shops where you can sit and refresh with an ice-cold non-alcoholic beverage.
Ask A St. Louis Expert: Easy Breakfast Meals For KidsSchool is starting or has already started for most, and the morning routine is rushed and chaotic. Breakfast often slides through the cracks as an afterthought in trying to get everyone where they need to be, and on time. But tweaking that routine, just a little bit, by serving a healthy breakfast, can mean the difference between a successful school day and maybe a not so successful one.
A report from Marc Stein of ESPN came out today that Atlanta Hawks power forward Paul Millsap is available in the right trade. Story posting soon with @WindhorstESPN : ESPN sources say the Hawks have begun listening to trade offers for free agent-to-be Paul Millsap Millsap is currently averaging 17.4 points, 8.0 rebounds, and a career high 3.7 assists per game for the Hawks.
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WASHINGTON — Canada's NAFTA negotiators are on a fact-finding mission this week in Washington.
Officials from the three NAFTA countries will be gathering at a downtown hotel for a week of meetings between formal rounds.
Canadian officials say the plan is to seek out areas for potential compromise in the new year on tougher issues, like auto parts.
One says the Canadian team will try learning more about what the U.S. hopes to achieve, and see whether there might be creative pathways there that all countries can live with.
Several of the toughest issues have seen early impasses: they include auto parts, agriculture, and dispute-resolution mechanisms. Canada and Mexico have described some U.S. proposals as non-starters, frustrating some U.S. officials by refusing to make counter-offers so far.
White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders answers questions about DACA, trade and the president's comments about the U.S.-Canada trade balance.
The Bossier City Police Department is asking the public for help with locating a missing teenager who ran away from the Johnny Gray Youth Shelter.
14-year old Bianca Adler ran away from the Bossier City shelter on January 20, 2018. Police says Bianca is a habitual runaway and do not believe that foul play is a factor in her case.
Bianca Adler is 5’3” tall, 215 pounds with brown eyes and brown hair that was last styled in a bun with a black head wrap. She was last seen wearing a gray hoodie, gold colored pants, white socks and sandals.
Anyone with information regarding her whereabouts is asked to call the Bossier City Police Department at (318) 741-8665.
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Country singer Scotty McCreery just scored his first No. 1 hit, “Five More Minutes,” off his new album, “Seasons Change.” He tells Megyn Kelly that the song is about his late grandfather and performs it live before her studio audience.
Black Panther is still kicking butt at the box office. This is 5th week that it has been the #1 movie domestically and it’s the 7th movie to gross over $600 million at the domestic box office. Avatar was the last movie to hold that feat in 2009. Avatar stayed #1 at the box office for 7 weeks. Can Black Panther take beat Avatar?
What movie stayed at the #1 spot the longest? E.T. held on to the #1 spot for 16 weeks now that was back in 1982.
What is really interesting is “Avatar” and “Black Panther” are the only two movies made in the 2000’s that are in the top 20 of the list. Currently Black Panther is ranked #18. The next movie made in the 2000’s is “The Dark Knight” which is #35 on the list. Does this mean that people aren’t really going to the movies or that the movies in the 2000’s aren’t as good as in the 1980’s and 1990’s. Humm..
Carrickfergus District No. 19 is hosting its annual commemoration of the Battle of the Somme this evening.
Orange brethren and sisters are expected to be accompanied by six bands for the parade which is due to start at 7.30pm and end at 9.30pm.
Carrick War Memorial
The parade, which includes wreath laying at the War Memorial, will follow a route along Albert Road, Lancastarian Street, North Street, High Street, Joymount, Scotch Quarter, Taylor’s Avenue, Marine Highway, Belfast Road, Davy’s Street, Irish Quarter West and back to Albert Road Orange hall.
Police are advising there will be some road closure and diversions in place during the event.
Carrick PSNI stated: “Please follow the directions of our officers and expect some delays in the area. We appreciate your assistance as always.”
The West Virginia attorney general has announced a $100,000 settlement with Kmart, settling allegations that the corporation failed to pass on retail savings from the sale of generic prescription drugs to consumers. The Kmart Corp. denies any wrongdoing in the settlement signed in July. According to the attorney general’s office, it follows previous settlements of $4.9 million with Rite Aid, $1.35 million with Kroger, $1 million with CVS and $575,000 with Walgreens. The settlement agreement says it applies to generic prescription medications for cash customers who aren’t eligible for insurance coverage or participating in other drug discount programs.
WASHINGTON, April 6 U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson spoke by phone with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Wednesday about a poison gas attack in Syria that the United States has blamed on the Russia-backed Syrian government, a senior State Department official said on Thursday.
The discussion came days before Tillerson goes to Moscow for talks with Russian officials expected to focus on the Syrian civil war and Russia's backing of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
"We sought the Russian analysis or readout of what they thought had happened" in the poison gas attack, the official said on condition of anonymity. (Reporting by Yeganeh Torbati; Editing by Alistair Bell)
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A Mcdonald's worker has revealed a handy trick to make sure you get the freshest fast food.
Kamran Adan, a former employee of a London branch, issued the advice on question and answer platform Quora and said it could guarantee a fresh burger everytime.
The reason for this is simple.
Mystery shoppers - who rate the service and food they're given - ask for receipts for reimbursement purposes.
And, according to to Adan, who wrote on, that means employees are (naturally) eager to make a good impression on them.
Mystery shoppers now use a promotion called ' Food for Thoughts ', rather than the one Adan cites (Gap Busters).
It asks participants to fill out a survey about their experience.
People who use Food for Thoughts are rewarded with with food vouchers for completing the survey (sounds good, right?)
Unfortunately, they can't reap the rewards of their hard work without the receipt.
MINNEAPOLIS (WHDH) — Fans in Minneapolis are checking out the interactive NFL Experience in Minneapolis ahead of the big game on Sunday.
Patriots fans told 7News they were having fun. And they were not just from New England; 7News met up with Patriots fans at the NFL Experience from Minnesota and South Dakota.
“We’re just taking it all in, the beautiful U.S. Bank Stadium, everything this city has to offer,” said Shelly Haan, a Patriots fan from South Dakota.
The NFL Experience features games and autograph signings with NFL players. Fans can even pose for pictures with the Lombardi Trophy.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Y.C.C. PARTS MFG Co Ltd :
* Says it will pay cash dividend of T$2 per share for 2016 to shareholders on Oct. 3
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New paperwork filed by the Britain's Got Talent favourites has revealed that the pair raked in a staggering £29.5 million in the last 12 months alone, a massive £79,000 a day.
Ant and Dec, both 41, can often be seen capturing the hearts of ITV audiences on the likes of I'm A Celebrity… Get My Out Of Here! and Saturday Night Takeaway, and it appears that their portfolio of TV work has been quite lucrative.
They also have their own production firm, Mitre Television, which owns the rights to their archive of work from Byker Grove and SM:TV.
According to figures made public via Companies House, although the Geordie stars amassed £29.5 million between them over the past year, Dec took home £100,000 more than his presenting partner.
Michael Flynn resigned as National Security Advisor after he admitted not fully briefing Vice President Mike Pence about his conversations with the Russian ambassador to the US. But did anyone tell Flynn to discuss sanctions with the ambassador? Also, what’s happening with the investigation into Russia’s tampering with the election?
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Yochi Dreazen, Foreign editor for Vox (@yochidreazen)
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Smarter Driver: What'll it take to get cars connected to each other Cars are getting a lot smarter, but they still aren't connected to each other, the road or the signal infrastructure --- at least not yet. Cooley tells us what stands in the way.
Happy with your O2 contract but fancy upgrading to a new smartphone? Then you've landed on the right page.
We've done the research for you, digging out the best current O2 deals on some of the best phones in the world. And for those of you who prefer to buy a handset outright, we've even included a few SIM-only deals for good measure.
The offers all show the total cost of ownership, allowing you to see how much the contract will set you back over the lifetime of the deal.
Read on to find a great deal - and check out our similar articles covering Vodafone, Three and EE.
April 12 Arbor Realty Trust Inc:
* Arbor Realty Trust Inc - On April 11, 2017, units issued $279,000,000 principal amount of investment grade-rated notes
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Do not adjust your TV set, or the font size on your reading tablet — adjust your eyeglasses instead. The British company Adlens is set to launch a new concept...
Aaron Ramsey doubles Arsenal's lead against Manchester City in the Community Shield, his clever flick and shot into the bottom corner making it 2-0 before half-time.
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The Strange Brigade release date has been revealed by Rebellion.
Launching sooner than expected, the co-op shooter has been given an August 28 release date on PS4, Xbox One and PC.
A distinctly British game that owes a debt to Saturday matinees and 1930s pulp fiction, Strange Brigade sees four players team up to battle ancient terrors.
"Risen from the dead, the Witch Queen Seteki commands an army of mummified monstrosities hell-bent on terror, and only one band of brave adventurers has the gusto to sock ancient evil back into its sarcophagus!" reads a Rebellion post.
"Together, the Strange Brigade must take on treacherous traps, overcome puzzling predicaments and blast their way through hordes of malevolent monsters in a thrilling campaign for 1-4 players."
To coincide with the announcement, Rebellion has released a brand new story trailer (above) and has also revealed pre-order bonuses.
PEOPLE affected by lymphatic cancer are being invited to a workshop about living with the condition.
Lymphoma Association is hosting the Live Your Life — Living With and Beyond Lymphoma event this week at Cams Hall Estate Golf Club, in Fareham.
It will cover topics on dealing with the physical and emotional side affects of the cancer as well as where to get information and support.
Rebecca Tompkins, programme co-ordinator, said: ‘We designed the programme because we know people come to us for information and support not only at the point of diagnosis but also when they’ve finished treatment.’
The event is on Thursday between 10am and 4pm. To register email liveyourlife@lymphomas.org.uk.
South Korea's Hyundai Motors workers on an assembly line at the Hyundai Motor Jeonju factory in Jeonju, 250km southwest of Seoul, South Korea, Oct 17, 2007. EPA/JEON HEON-KYUN
South Korea's industrial production increased 3.4 percent month-on-month in April thanks to the chip manufacturing and automobile sectors, the government said Thursday.
The indicator, which measures the production of the mining, manufacturing, gas and electricity sectors of Asia's fourth-largest economy, recovered from the decline of 2.2 percent in March, according to figures published by Statistics Korea.
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MILWAUKEE -- You know what they say -- it's never a bad time for a bucket of popcorn and a movie. Paul Hall from Common Guy's Film Reviews is here with the family-friendly flicks you can find in theaters.
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On Monday, May 28 the annual Fairfield Memorial Day parade entertained the crowds lining the Old Post Road. Dave Montani feeds members of the armed services in his front yard during the parade. This year's ... more
On Monday, May 28 the annual Fairfield Memorial Day parade entertained the crowds lining the Old Post Road. Dave Montani feeds members of the armed services in his front yard during the parade. This year's parade commemorated the 50th Anniversary of the Tet Offensive, paying tribute to veterans of the Vietnam War. less
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This year's parade commemorated the 50th Anniversary of the Tet Offensive, paying tribute to veterans of the Vietnam War.
This year's parade commemorated the 50th Anniversary of the Tet Offensive, paying tribute to veterans of the Vietnam War.
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Julius Agwu who has been off social media for 18 weeks, stirring speculation of a relapse in his health, has been spotted over the holidays.
Julius is back on his feet and was on Sunday, January 1, 2016, pictured with his wife at a church in Houston, Texas.
Recall that the ace comedian shared a photo of his feet via his Instagram page on Friday, November 18, deleting it shortly after.
His fans who have been worried that the comedian might be struggling with his health, have begun speculating that the photo was shared from his hospital bed.
Whatever the case maybe, the still poured in love and prayers for the comedian, wishing him a speedy recovery.
ALSO READ: Comedians wife clears air on brain tumour relapse rumours
The late David Bowie famously owned the penthouse at 285 Lafayette St.
That’s where shattered fans mourned his loss by transforming the ground outside the Nolita building into an impromptu shrine following his 2016 death. Bowie bought the spread for $4 million in 1999, and his widow Iman still lives there.
Now a three-bedroom apartment on the third floor of the building is on the market as a fully furnished rental for $28,000 a month.
The 3,175-square-foot perch features a corner living room with eight windows “at treetop level” overlooking St. Michael’s Chapel on Mulberry Street.
Details include floorboards, posts and beams made from reclaimed oak. Building amenities include a common landscaped roof garden with seating and an outdoor kitchen.
Other building residents, over the years, have included Ian Schrager and Courtney Love. The listing broker is Corcoran’s Dorothy Zeidman.
Commuters are set to benefit from a new dawn of "door-to-door" tickets, which cover the cost of trains and taxis in one fare.
The new fares will combine transport methods to pick travelers up from their doorsteps and drop them off right at their final destination, saving them the hassle of getting themselves to and from the train station.
Today Virgin and Uber have announced a new joint scheme which will see passengers receive texts reminding them to book a discounted taxi to or from the train station to complete their journey.
Virgin said the move was a "first step towards a fully integrated and seamless booking experience" in which it is expected that entire journeys - including taxis - will be secured through new all-in-one tickets.
It is not yet known when they will be introduced or how much they will cost.
With Tuesday expected to be another scorcher, Anne Arundel County is working to help people beat the heat. Officials are opening cooling centers across the district.
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Pope, in weekday Mass homily, emphasizes rediscovery of roots
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California authorities say a gunman who opened fire at a San Francisco UPS warehouse on Wednesday morning was armed with an assault pistol when police found him. A San Francisco assistant police chief, Toney Chaplin, told reporters that officers had found wounded victims and brought them to safety after responding to calls. The gunman killed himself before being arrested
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Police have arrested a third suspect after opponents to the Dakota Access pipeline hung a banner from the roof of the U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis during the Minnesota Vikings' season finale against the Chicago Bears.
The 27-year-old woman is accused of obstructing legal process. Police haven't released details of her role in the incident Sunday afternoon.
Two other people accused of sneaking onto a truss in the roof and rappelling down to unfurl the banner have been arrested for trespassing. Formal charges are pending.
The game wasn't interrupted, but eight rows of fans seated below the banner were cleared as a precaution.
The Dakota Access pipeline would carry oil from North Dakota to Illinois. Opponents fear it could harm the environment and American Indian artifacts. The pipeline developer disputes that.
Fourth of July naturalization ceremony in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (AP) — More than 100 people have celebrated Independence Day in New Hampshire by becoming U.S. citizens.
The Wednesday naturalization ceremony took place at at Strawbery Banke in Portsmouth as part of the museum's annual "American Celebration."
Sens. Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan, and Gov. Chris Sununu attended the ceremony set to be presided over by Judge Joseph Laplante. The 102 people becoming citizens come from 48 countries.
The museum also planned to host a patriotic parade and an old fashioned Field Day.
Tremaine Brown continued with his community outreach efforts with an inaugural Easter egg hunt at Bones Hooks Park on Sunday afternoon. "This is what Easter looks like to me," Brown said as he peered out across hundreds of families and children of all ages who were gathered at the park for an Easter celebration he organized.
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May 2 Home Invest Belgium SA:
* Q1 net rental result EUR 5.4 million ($5.89 million) versus EUR 4.5 million year ago
* Q1 net profit EUR 2.4 million versus loss of EUR 1.0 million year ago
* NAV at March 31 EUR 65.51 versus EUR 65.19 at Dec 31
* Fair value of the investment properties amounts to EUR 416.2 million on 31 March 2017 and up by 1.8 pct in comparison with the situation on 31 Dec 2016
* Occupancy rate of buildings in operation amounts to 89.9% in Q1, level that comes close to that for FY 2016 (90.18 pct)
* Confirms its confidence in the increase of the net result of core activities of the company for 2017 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9169 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
PHILADELPHIA (AP) – A Philadelphia man who fell into a sinkhole says he was putting traffic cones around it because he was worried about the safety of children playing outside.
Eugene Clark tells WCAU-TV he was near the sinkhole Saturday night when the asphalt gave way and he tumbled 10 feet (3 meters) into it.
The 58-year-old calls it a “shocking situation to be in.”
Clark has injuries to his ankle, wrist and lower back. He says a city firefighter pulled him out about an hour later with his bare hands “like Hercules.”
He says the water department recently came out to deal with other issues on the street but never fixed the sinkhole. The department says there appears to be a sewer line leak and they will look at the hole this week.
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A 48-year-old motorcyclist has died after a collision with a ute on the outskirts of Adelaide.
The motorcyclist, from Mount Pleasant, died at the scene of the crash at the intersection of Jordan Road and Black Top Road at One Tree Hill just after 10am on Sunday, police say.
The 64-year-old driver of the ute suffered minor injuries.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court is keeping in place a revised map of Pennsylvania's congressional districts, turning down a request from Republican leaders in the state Legislature.
The court's order Monday declining to put on hold the revised map comes as incumbents and potential challengers are circulating petitions to get on the May primary ballot.
The court is declining to halt a series of decisions by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court that threw out a 2011 Republican-crafted map and established a new map of the state's 18 districts.
Pennsylvania's 2011 map is generally considered among the most gerrymandered in the nation, and Democrats hope new district lines will boost their chances of reclaiming majority control of the U.S. House.
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13 Reasons Why star Katherine Langford is a newly minted Golden Globe nominee. The 21-year-old Australian actress scored a surprise nomination in the Best Actress in a TV Drama Series category for her performance as Hannah Baker on the Netflix drama, and Langford shared her sweet reaction on Monday morning. “Thank you so much to the HFPA!” Langford posted in an Instagram story. “So excited to be nominated alongside this illustrious group of women.” Instagram …
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A man is in the hospital after police found him unconscious and beaten up outside a Rochester bar.
According to the Rochester Police, a 27-year-old man was found face down outside Dooley's bar around 3 Monday morning. The victim was unresponsive and unconscious after officers said he was punched, knocked out and stomped on. Emergency crews took the victim to St. Marys where he suffered from a brain bleed, broken rib and head contusions. Officers said he was also robbed of his wallet.
During the investigation, officers were able to get a lead from witnesses and surveillance videos. The lead helped them stop a vehicle in the 3100 block of Oxford Lane NW and arrest the two inside. One of the arrested was 23-year-old Najib Ahmed, of Rochester. The other person was a 16-year-old.
Both of them face 1st Degree Assault and Robbery charges.
RPD also said the investigation remains open because there could be more suspects involved.
MOSCOW (AP) - Russia's main intelligence agency says it has foiled a plot led by two Soviet-born militants fighting for the Islamic State group in Syria.
The FSB said in a statement on Monday it arrested four people suspected of plotting a series of attacks, two of whom were supposed to blow themselves up on Moscow's transit system and in a shop. The FSB said they discovered a lab outside Moscow where improvised explosive devices were made.
The intelligence agency said the attacks were directed by two senior militants who fight on the side of IS in Syria and hail from the former Soviet Union.
The suspects arrested outside Moscow were not identified, but the FSB said one of them is a Russian national and three others are from Central Asia.
Ice Cube’s Hoops League Cries Foul, Says Rival A $6.6M Ponzi
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 6:31 PM EDT) -- A basketball league founded by actor and rapper Ice Cube said a rival league suing it over allegedly stolen proprietary information and a breached contract is actually a $6.6 million Ponzi scheme that hasn’t played a single game since its 2014 founding and urged a New York federal judge to toss the suit.
Ice Cube's Big3 Basketball LLC argued in its motion Wednesday that rival Carl George’s “fictitious” and “whimsically (if not ironically) named” Champions League Inc. and Champions League Partners Inc. had bilked investors and, instead of answering...
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It's been eight years, but the pain is still fresh. Oscar Grant's mother says she had a hard time sleeping New Year's Eve as the phone call that changed her life kept replaying in her head.
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CARL Adams saluted his players after Stratford Town produced an outstanding performance to take all three points at Royston on Saturday.
Stratford enjoyed a perfect start to the season as claimed a hard-fought 2-1 win over the Evo-Stik South Premier new boys 2-1 at Garden Walk.
Ben Stephens headed Carl Adams’ side into a fifth-minute lead, but the Crows hit back to level on 21 minutes through John Frendo before Lee Thomas hit what proved to be the winner six minutes later.
“It was a fantastic performance from everyone,” beamed a delighted Adams.
“We scored two great goals and I felt that we thoroughly deserved to win against a side that ran away with the Central division last season.
“It was tight in the end, and we brought some of that pressure on ourselves when we went down to ten, but in those closing minutes Liam Francis was a real man mountain for us as we had to battle right through to the final whistle.”
Town return to action on Tuesday night when they welcome Merthyr Town to the MoodChimp Stadium.
German police say that a 19-year-old Afghan asylum-seeker has suffered serious burns after setting himself on fire at a supermarket warehouse in Bavaria.
Police said that the man poured gasoline over himself and set himself ablaze early Monday in Gaimersheim, a town between Nuremberg and Munich. He had bought the gasoline shortly before at a filling station.
The blaze was extinguished swiftly by other people at the scene, but the man was seriously injured.
The man’s motives weren’t immediately clear. Police say he was carrying a knife but didn’t use it.
Cloudera (Pending:CLDR) is setting price expectations in a 15M-share initial public offering at $12-$14/share, terms that would value the company up to $1.79B.
That's based on 128M shares outstanding expected after the offering. Including options and grants, the valuation could be $2B-$2.4B.
Cloudera was valued at $4.1B in 2014 based on an investment from its biggest stakeholder, Intel (INTC +0.7% ) -- which paid $30.92/share.
Intel may buy up to 10% of the upcoming offering, Cloudera says, which would help keep its stake from becoming diluted.
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I’m not going to bandy about here: Amazon officially debuted a new, extended trailer for its upcoming anthology series Electric Dreams, based on the works of renowned scifi author Philip K. Dick, at New York Comic Con today. And man, does it look great.
Obviously the show has nabbed an impressive group of actors, and just as obviously the episodes will range from speculative fiction to horror to contemporary fantasy. But it’s the hard scifi that has me most intrigued—I mean, look at this stuff:
I’m not particularly well-versed in Dick’s work (although at least I’ve seen Blade Runner) so I don’t know which, if any, of his stories these scenes in the trailer correlate to; if you know, please share in the comments.
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The Amazon Prime series doesn’t have a release date yet, but whenever it arrives, it’s jumped to the top of my must-see list.
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HOUSTON (AP) — A Houston-area man who told investigators he was dressed like a police officer to audition for a talent agency has pleaded guilty to impersonating a public servant.
Robert Sterling Wells of Magnolia was sentenced Tuesday to two years of probation. The Houston Chronicle reports the 40-year-old Wells falsely claimed to be a K-9 unit officer and then a bounty hunter before his arrest June 23 in Tomball.
Police responded to reports from neighbors about a man wearing a shirt that said “Police” and “K-9” checking a vacant house. Police say Wells told investigators that he was dressed like an officer to audition for some type of Renaissance festival and that he was interested in buying the home.
Wells declined comment Tuesday while leaving court.
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The Palaszczuk government will move to reintroduce a waste levy amid mounting scrutiny of New South Wales companies dumping hundreds of thousands of tonnes of rubbish north of the border.
It's understood Cabinet signed off on the move on Monday after a long-awaited report into the waste industry was delivered.
Queensland Environment Minister Leeanne Enoch refused to commit to reintroducing the charge when Fairfax Media last month revealed thousands of tonnes of NSW recycling was sent straight to landfill under current arrangements.
Industry sources said the lack of such a charge in Queensland, the only state without one, meant companies typically saved $3000 a truckload by avoiding NSW’s $138-per-tonne charge.
But Cabinet on Monday agreed to bring back the levy, which was $35 per tonne before it was dropped by Campbell Newman’s LNP government in 2012.
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LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) A bull elk tag will be auctioned off by the Nebraska Big Game Society that will give the highest bidder the right to hunt the animal in any state elk management unit during the 2018 hunting season.
The tag will be up for auction at the April 12 event at Wilderness Ridge Golf Club in Lincoln.
Those who wish to bid but cannot attend may call in their bids, but must first notify the society before 5 p.m. on April 5 by calling 402-430-9191 or emailing NBGS11(at)gmail.com. Tickets for the banquet are $60 each or $500 for a table of eight.
Only Nebraska residents are eligible.
All of the money raised will be used by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission for the preservation of elk herds and hunting opportunities.
Talks on preparing a summit with the US are under way in New York, Singapore and on the Korean border.
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) – Seven Lucas County employees who became sick after exposure to a rare form of Legionnaires’ bacteria have filed a lawsuit.
The Blade newspaper reports that the lawsuit seeks damages from the county board of commissioners and multiple other defendants.
The newspaper reports six of the seven are still employed by county Job and Family Services while the other has retired.
Some 15 employees became sick last year, with 11 getting hospital treatment for respiratory illnesses linked to their building’s cooling system that circulates water through pipes.
Attorney Daniel Abraham says some of the plaintiffs have ongoing problems from the exposure.
Dennis Lyle, an assistant county prosecutor, declined comment on the lawsuit, but said he believed the problems were corrected and that there were no pending concerns.
× Bitcoin futures soar in first hours of trading
Bitcoin futures have advanced further in overnight trading. At 1:30 a.m. central time the futures contract that expires in January was trading at $18,590. It opened at 5 p.m. CST at $15,000, according to CBOE Global Markets.
The price of a bitcoin has soared since beginning the year below $1,000, hitting a peak of more than $16,858 Dec. 7 on the bitcoin exchange Coindesk. As of 1:30 a.m. CST it was at $16,611.56 on Coindesk.
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — The remains of two ships, potentially from the late 1700s or early 1800s, have been found at a construction site in Old Town Alexandria.
City officials announced Monday that the ships were found near where a previous ship was found in late 2015 at a different construction site.
The city said it will oversee an analysis of the ships before determining what to do with them. The ships were found on private property and are not currently open to public view.
Founded more than 250 years ago, Alexandria was once home to one of the busiest ports in the country.
Don't park on the highway when snow needs to be cleared.
That’s the message OPP officers in Sudbury are sending after they had four vehicles parked along Highway 144, in the Benson Lake area north of Cartier, removed.
They were interfering with snow removal efforts, OPP said in a release.
“Officers would like to remind the public that it is an offence to park a vehicle on a highway in a manner where it interferes with the clearing of snow from the highway,” police said.
Doing so breaks a section of theHighway Traffic Act and carries a fine of $65. As well, a section of the Highway Traffic Act gives officers the authority to have such vehicles towed at the owner’s expense.
“Motorists who require access to these types of areas are required to seek proper parking (off highway, including shoulder portion) in the event of snow removal,” police said.
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The expert group investigating the former mother and baby home site in Tuam is being advised by an international authority on the excavation of human remains.
An extensive geophysical survey was undertaken on site last month.
According to a statement published by the Department of Children, the latest survey consisted of data collection through a variety of non-invasive techniques, over the course of 5 days.
The International Committee of the Red Cross has been consulted by the expert group as a technical examination of the site nears completion.
Extraction and analysis of DNA are among the key issues the group is considering.
The group has also liaised with Tuam Gardai and the coroner for North Galway, as well as the National Monuments Service and Forensic Science Ireland.
Local historian Catherine Corless has estimated that the remains of up to 800 babies could be buried at the site on the Athenry Road.
The team behind "Jersey Shore" has a new concept, this one set in the Lake of the Ozarks. Casting is open now. Doron Ofir Casting and 495 Productions
Kurani Sal Khan is probably best known for launching Khan Academy, the free online learning platform that covers everything from art to history to computer programming.
But Khan is also leading the charge on another learning revolution: flexible learning spaces.
Originally founded as an all-ages school in 2014 in Mountain View, California, Khan debuted for the 2017-2018 school year the brand new Khan Lab School for high school students. Designed and built by the architecture firm Kurani, the school blends traditional classroom learning with student-led projects.
The approach takes a hard left turn from regular schooling, and it could pave the way for schools of the future. Here's what it's like.
(CNN) - Do you like coffee, but you hate what it stains your teeth? Well, a new brew may be your answer.
This is CLRCFF, and its British-based creators, said it's the first colorless coffee on the market.
According to the company, the coffee is made from arabica coffee beans and pure water, and produced by what it calls "methods which have been never used before".
However, it's unclear what those methods are, and a full ingredient list has not been released.
But, the company said the transparent coffee will do wonders for your teeth, as the dark color of other coffees tend to stain those pearly whites.
The coffee is available for purchase online, but it's not cheap. A two-pack costs about $7.50.
Police are once again asking for help to find a missing 14-year-old girl who may be in need of medication.
A statewide alert was issued last week in order to help find Annalys Clay, of Barberton. Monday, the Strongsville Police Department reissued that notice, hoping to find more information.
While this is not an amber alert, the child is believed to be in danger.
Officials say Clay was last seen on Monday and may be in need of medication.
Clay is described as 5'5", 125 lbs, with red hair, and hazel eyes.
Anyone with additional information or questions regarding this case should contact the Strongsville Police Department at (440) 238-7373.
In rural communities, sexual assaults are prevalent and women are desperately vulnerable. So what happens when an Eastern Cape mother defends her daughter against three armed rapists, killing one of the attackers? Self-defence or an unlawful killing? Carte Blanche untangles the issues.
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Theresa May is has called a snap General Election for June in a surprise announcement outside 10 Downing Street.
Mrs May had previously said she would not call an election until the end of the current Parliament in 2020. Justifying the decision, she said: "The country is coming together but Westminster is not."
She added: "I have concluded the only way to guarantee certainty and security for years ahead is to hold this election."
It comes as Labour lag heavily behind in the polls.
Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) is up 2.76% as buyers rush in ahead of the company's Q1 earnings report, due out after the market closes.
Cowen notes that the steamer's guidance for Q1 U.S. net subscriber additions seems conservative based on sesquential historical drops in growth for Q1.
The options watchers at Bloomberg say that call/put action on Netflix is implying a 7% share price move after the earnings are disclosed. A lower degree of suggested volatility than normal.
Related: Analysts Overestimate Netflix's Q1 Revenue Growth (April 13)
Related: Netflix Remains A Buy And Hold Into Earnings (April 17)
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Pat McGuigan with CapitolBeatOK.com analyzes President Trump's first official State of the Union speech, and talks about the legislature's upcoming regular session.
A UK ticketholder won nearly £20 million in Tuesday's EuroMillions draw.
The £39 million jackpot was shared between one UK ticket and a ticket bought in Belgium.
Each jackpot winner will get a windfall of £19,987,961.20.
The winning numbers were 2, 10, 24, 40 and 44 and Lucky Star numbers were 3 and 10.
Andy Carter, winners' adviser at The National Lottery, said: "It is fantastic to see another giant UK EuroMillions jackpot winner after 17 in just the last two years."
Two UK ticketholders also won £1 million by matching the Millionaire Maker codes HCQM49983 and HCQT54057.
Friday's EuroMillions jackpot is an estimated £14 million.
Officials say vandalism caused North Carolina oil spill
ROBERSONVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Officials in North Carolina say vandalism is to blame for an oil spill at a closed meat packing plant which has impacted a creek and a swamp.
Local media cite a report from the state Division of Environmental Quality which says a valve on the 5,000-gallon storage tank at the former Robersonville Meat Packing Co. in Robersonville. The division said the spill was discovered on Sunday and involves #6 fuel oil used in furnaces.
A Martin County official says 1,500 gallons have contaminated the site, and a division report says a creek and a swamp are impacted. Town manager Libby Jenkins says crews have kept the spill from getting into the sewage plant.
Jenkins says the facility used to be owned by Perdue, but ceased operations in 2003.
ROTTERDAM N.Y. (NEWS10) – There are currently a number of roads that are close throughout the Capital Region due to flooding.
This includes between Lower Gregg Road and Mabie Lane in Rotterdam. Drivers should avoid this area by using Route 5.
Two towns in Montgomery County are closing large stretches of road for ice jams and flooding.
In the Town of Minden, Sanders Road is closed between Paris Road and Dillenbeck Road.
In Palatine, Wagners Hollow Road is closed between Nellis and Highway 67.
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A man arrested after a road crash near Gortin on Sunday morning has been charged in connection with burglaries in Dromore and Drumquin.
The 37-year-old has been charged with a total of seven offences including driving when unfit, using a motor vehicle without insurance, assault on police and two counts of burglary.
He is due to appear at Omagh Magistrates Court on Tuesday March 7. All charges are subject to review by the Public Prosecution Service.
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It’s understood that the burglary charges relate to break-ins at a commercial premises in the Main Street area of Dromore and a commercial premises in the Main Street area of Drumquin, both of which occurred sometime between Saturday evening (February 11) and Sunday morning (February 12).
Chelsea have endured a torrid defence of their Premier League crown this season and are in serious danger of missing out on a top four finish.
They currently sit five points outside the Champions League places with just eight games left of the season.
And failure to qualify for Europe’s elite competition could leave them vulnerable to losing their best players in the summer.
Both Hazard and Courtois have been strongly linked with moves to Real in recent months.
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Keith Chegwin has died aged 60 following a “long-term battle with a progressive lung condition”, his family have announced.
In a statement, his family said: “We are heartbroken to share the news that Keith Chegwin sadly passed away following a long-term battle with a progressive lung condition, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, which rapidly worsened towards the end of this year.
“Keith died peacefully at home shortly after midnight on the 11th of December.
“His wife Maria, his daughter Rose and his son Ted were by his side.
“We would like to take this opportunity to thank Severn Hospice for the kindness, support and care they have shown us all over the last few weeks.
“Keith was a loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend. We would respectfully ask to be left to mourn his passing in private.”
Ariana Grande will never forget last year's Manchester Arena bombing, which took the lives of 22 concertgoers and injured more than 500 others. "I guess I thought with time, and therapy, and writing, and pouring my heart out, and talking to my friends and family that it would be easier to talk about," she tells The FADER, "but it's still so hard to find the words."
To help the victims and their families last summer, she helped organize a benefit concert: One Love Manchester. "The fact that all of those people were able to turn something that represented the most heinous of humanity into something beautiful and unifying and loving is just wild," says Grande, who graces the cover of the Summer Music Issue. Since then, she's noticed a shift in how her peers respond when tragedy strikes. "We're in such a trying time and people have been responding with acceptance, love, inclusion, and passion," Grande says. "This generation, they're standing up and they're not going to take no for an answer."
My poem, “The Trees are Burning at Midnight,” is live at Fourth and Sycamore, the literary journal of the Greenville Public Library, located in Greenville, Ohio. This piece was originally drafted during the August 2016 Tupelo Press 30-30 Challenge. Many thanks to Charlotte Hamrick for sponsoring the poem and offering the title.
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Even sadder is the betrayal by former friends who see Washington, not as a place to represent the people, but as a place to pad their pocketbooks. Some corporate interests have been turned off by the congressman’s unwillingness to look the other way on corporate giveaways and crony capitalism. In fact, his is now being challenged in the primary election by a lobbyist who represented sober living homes.
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Independence Day: PM Narendra Modi addressed the nation from the ramparts of Red Fort
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi mourned the tragic death of children at a Gorakhpur hospital in his Independence Day speech this morning. In his nearly hour-long speech he said the entire nation was with the affected families. This was his fourth Independence Day address to the nation as it celebrates 70 years of Independence. Before arriving at the iconic Red Fort for his speech this morning, PM Modi visited Raj Ghat to pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi.
Hangars, planes damaged in Chandler airport fire Two hangars were significantly damaged in a fire at Chandler Municipal Airport Saturday, according to the Chandler Fire Department. Check out this story on azcentral.com: http://azc.cc/2oLxK8j Working fire at the Chandler Airport.
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Local police are continuing their efforts to combat crime by hosting a Tool Marking Event at the B&Q store at Sprucefield this weekend.
People are being invited to come along to the local DIY superstore on Saturday, March 24 between 10am and 2pm to get their tools and gardening equipment security marked free of charge.
A reminder posted on the PSNI Lisburn Facebook page said: “Come along and have your expensive tools and gardening equipment marked by police for free and you could be in with a chance to win a B&Q gift card.
“Our Crime Prevention Officer will also be there to give you advice on keeping your property safe and secure.
“Please share with anyone you think might benefit from this event!”
For information about crime prevention log on to www.psni.police.uk/crime
× Investigation Launched After 2 Men Shot at Apple Valley Bar: Sheriff’s Officials
An investigation has been launched after two men were shot outside an Apple Valley sports bar early Friday morning, authorities said.
Officials responded to reports of a shooting at Gators Sports Bar, located at 21041 Bear Valley Road, around 1:35 a.m., according to a statement from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department.
Responding deputies found a man who had been shot in the leg and learned a second man, who was also shot in the leg, had already been transported to St. Mary’s Hospital.
Although officials interviewed both the wounded men, they said they have not been able to identify a suspect “due to their uncooperative nature.”
However, investigators gathered several rounds of ammunition that were fired near the bar.
Anyone with information about the shooting can contact the Apple Valley detectives at 760-240-7400. Anonymous tips can be submitted via 800-782-7463.
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* FY net profit group share is 1.0 million euros ($1.1 million) versus 0.6 million euros a year ago
* FY current operating income is 2.8 million euros versus 1.5 million euros a year ago
* Electoral context does not allow for good visibility, but group now, in consolidated new organization, forecasts improvement of the profit margin Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9382 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
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Blake Bortles has had it up to here with “being below average.” But will he and the Jaguars do something about it?
Since Bortles joined the team as the No. 3 overall pick in 2014, Jacksonville has an 11-37 record. Bortles started all but three of those losses in that stretch.
“Guys are sick and tired of being below average and not being successful when we feel as though we have the ability to be a good team,” Bortles said, via quotes distributed by the team. “We haven’t been. It’s time to make a change. It’s not going to happen overnight. You have to go do something about it.”
Jaguars fans have waited a long time for things to change in Jacksonville.
The Jaguars have not made the playoffs since 2007, which was the last time the franchise had a winning record.
DALLAS—Texas Gov. Greg Abbott called for strengthening gun storage laws and indicated he is open to making it easier to remove firearms from potentially dangerous people, moves that could be a turning point for a state that has some of the most lenient gun laws in the country.
Mr. Abbott, a Republican, provided 40 recommendations Wednesday to improve school safety following the school shooting at Santa Fe High School in south Texas this month that left 10 dead and 13 injured. About $120 million in funding, including a mix...
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A Russian state news agency says that the children of Russian diplomats expelled by the United States are being invited to a holiday gathering at the Kremlin.
The White House on Thursday ordered 35 diplomats out of the country as part of measures aimed at punishing Russia for alleged hacking interference in the U.S. presidential election. Many of them and their families arrived in Moscow early Monday.
Some officials complained that the expulsion ruined families' celebrations of New Year's Eve, Russia's main gift-giving festivity.
Elena Krylova, a spokeswoman for the presidential affairs administration, was quoted by the Tass news agency as saying that a visit for the children to see the holiday tree in the State Kremlin Palace is being organized.
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Rescue crews were searching for a hiker who fell about 30 feet near Henline Falls in Marion County early Saturday evening.
Firefighters and members of the Marion County Sheriff's Office search-and-rescue team were sent to look for the man, who's believed to be alone and seriously injured.
But it could take rescuers a while to reach the remote site within the Willamette National Forest, the sheriff's office said. The falls are about 40 miles east of Salem.
The county was also seeking assistance from the Army Air National Guard.
The short hike from a nearby trailhead to Henline Falls is generally not a difficult one, but the site near the waterfall is slippery, with steep drop-offs, according to the U.S. Forest Service.
The trail also includes an abandoned mine.
This post will be updated when more information is available.
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Over a hundred people taken into custody at SWAR cockfighting ring
More than 100 people, including spectators, were taken into custody and could face charges after an illegal cockfighting ring in Sevier County, just north of DeQueen was raided Saturday.
ROME, April 5 An Italian government measure aimed at defending companies from hostile takeovers will require disclosure when an investor takes a 10-percent stake in any listed company, according to a draft of the bill.
The measure would require investors who take stakes of more than 10, 20 or 25 percent in listed companies to write a letter of intent describing their objectives for the next six months, according to a draft seen by Reuters.
It has still not been decided whether the measure will be inserted into a larger competition bill, or whether it will be passed separately, Industry Minister Carlo Calenda told reporters.
(Reporting by Giuseppe Fonte, writing by Steve Scherer)
Drew Ruana is about to graduate from Woodinville High School next month. He plans to embark on a journey that could end in Tokyo in two years at the Summer Olympic Games. He just needs a little help getting there.
Climbing is a new sport to Olympic competition.
“Right now I’m ranked number one in the overall men’s circuit in the U.S.,” the 18-year-old said sheepishly. “All climbers now are kind of prepping for it, like trying out for it. There’s only 20 spots though (worldwide).”
Drew Ruana trains at Stone Gardens in Bellevue.
Ruana, who trains at different gyms across the area, let us in on one of his training session at Stone Gardens in Bellevue. He said his training session after school routinely lasts several hours.
Ruana started a fundraising campaign to help him pay for climbing competitions in Europe this summer.
“Because Europe’s expensive,” he chuckled.
Europe would be his training ground for the Olympics, where his focus is on three disciplines: sport, bouldering, and speed.
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Online retail giant Amazon is offering a discount on its Prime membership for people who receive government assistance.
Amazon says customers who get benefits such as through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or food stamps, can pay $5.99 per month for membership, which would include free shipping and unlimited streaming of movies and TV shows with Prime Video.
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Amazon's Prime program, with the perks it brings, has created strong habits among shoppers as competition is keen. Amazon says it wants to make the program more accessible.
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According to a new study out of Japan, if you want to lose weight, it could be as easy as chewing gum while you walk.
The researchers found that when people combined walking and chewing gum, their heart rates were higher, they used more energy, and lost more weight than if they just walked without gum.
So what’s the explanation? They’re not 100% sure, but they think it could be connected to something called “cardio-locomotor synchronization.”
That’s where your heartbeat syncs up with a repetitive movement, so by chewing gum, you get your heart up into the cardio zone and keep it there.
If you can’t do both at the same time, never fear, neither can Peter from “Family Guy!”
× Tennessee lawmakers OK monument ‘In Memory of the Victims of Abortion’
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Republican-led Tennessee Senate has passed a bill that calls for a monument to unborn children to be placed on the state Capitol grounds.
The Senate’s 23-3 vote Monday sends the legislation back to the House, which has already passed the bill once. Lawmakers need to agree on an amendment to send the legislation to Republican Gov. Bill Haslam.
The proposal would raise private funds would for a monument to victims of abortion named, “Tennessee Monument to Unborn Children, In Memory of the Victims of Abortion: Babies, Women, and Men.”
Th GOP-led House passed it last week by a vote of 63-15 this week following a brief, heated debate.
The bill was sponsored by Rep. Jerry Sexton, a Republican from Bean Station, and Sen. Steve Southerland, a Republican from Morristown.
The Six Nations will be watched and streamed all over Europe
England will start as strong favourites to win a third consecutive title, having fallen one win short of back-to-back Grand Slams last time out.
The final-day defeat to Ireland remains their only loss of the Eddie Jones era and the Australian coach will be keen to avoid any more blemishes on his run towards the 2019 Rugby World Cup.
Meanwhile, Scotland are the dark horses, coming in at 11/1 but much-fancied after beating Australia and nearly turning over New Zealand.
So here’s how you can make sure you don’t miss a moment of the Six Nations action.
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BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — The New England Patriots are are injury-free heading into Super Bowl LII on Sunday.
Every Patriots player was removed from the injury report Friday, indicating the team is fully healthy.
Tight end Rob Gronkowski (concussion), defensive end Deatrich Wise (concussion), cornerback Malcolm Butler (illness) and special teamer Brandon King (knee) had been limited in practice early in the week.
New England’s Super Bowl opponent, the Philadelphia Eagles, is similarly fortunate. All 53 Philadelphia players were full participants in Friday’s practice. Defensive tackle Timmy Jernigan had missed the previous two days with an illness.
Kickoff from U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis is set for 6:30 p.m. ET on Sunday.
Officials say the Muhlenberg County Constable is in jail after helping an inmate escape from custody.
Kentucky State Police report Constable Willie Parker was transporting Anthony White from the county court house to the detention center in June.
In doing so, the constable accepted a bride from the inmates girlfriend, Kelly Dooley, to assist in his escape.
Constable Parker is currently in the Muhlenberg County Detention Center on charges of bribery of a public servant and escape by complicity.
Both the inmate and his girlfriend have been indicted on the same charges as Parker.
Contractors, companies admit stealing from Sandy victims
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — A New Jersey couple and their home improvement companies have admitted stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from more than 20 victims who hired them to repair or rebuild their homes after Superstorm Sandy.
Jeffrey Colmyer and Tiffany Cimino, of Little Egg Harbor, pleaded guilty Tuesday to theft by failure to make required disposition of property. Colmyer also pleaded guilty to money laundering on behalf the couple's companies, Rayne Construction Management Services and Colmyer & Sons Construction.
State authorities will recommend that Colmyer receive a seven-year state prison and that Cimino get probation when they are sentenced Sept. 7. They say the couple stole more than $1.4 million, mostly Sandy relief funds, and used much of the money to gamble and buy luxury items.
TAIPEI, April 12 Taiwan stocks fell along with other regional bourses on Wednesday as investors favoured safe-haven assets in response to geopolitical tensions, with heavyweights such as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) down ahead of quarterly results.
The main TAIEX index fell 0.4 percent to 9,793.12 points as of 0141 GMT, after closing at 9,832.42 points.
The electronics subindex dropped 0.4 percent, while the financials subindex lost 0.2 percent.
TSMC, the world's top contract chipmaker and an Apple Inc supplier, fell 0.5 percent.
The company is set to report its first-quarter results on Thursday. Analysts have been concerned that the local currency's appreciation against the U.S. dollar could weigh on its earnings.
The Taiwan dollar firmed T$0.008 to T$30.642 per U.S. dollar on Wednesday. (Reporting by Faith Hung; Editing by Amrutha Gayathri)
Man claims he was robbed of $250 at gas station
YOUNGSTOWN — Reports said a 23-year-old man early Sunday morning chased a man he accused of robbing him at a South Avenue gas station into Austintown.
Officers were called about 4 a.m. to take a report from the man, who said earlier in the morning he arranged to meet someone at a 2402 South Ave. gas station to sell some things and when he arrived someone walked up to his car and demanded all his money.
The suspect looked like he was holding a gun, reports said, and the victim gave him $250.
The suspect left in a vehicle and managed to elude the victim who was chasing him, reports said.
April 4: Wesley Martin, of 204 Virginia Ave., Apt. 306, Front Royal, was charged with assault and battery and interfering with the property rights of another.
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Amazon pushes further into the gaming business, launching its GameOn service for developers. Yahoo Finance‘s Seana Smith, Andy Serwer, Myles Udland and Dan Howley discuss.
Join the Savannah Arts Academy Dance Department, April 21 – 23, as it presents its full-length ballet: Aladdin!
Get ready for a performance filled with sorcery, true love, and triumph.
Under the instruction of Cristin and Julian Jernigan, and Avery McGee… dance department students, accompanied by guest artist, Samuel Chester, of Carolina Ballet Theater, will present two acts of this captivating story.
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CORVALLIS -- Dallas' wrestling squad won the team title at the Mid-Willamette Conference District Wrestling Championships on Friday and Saturday.
The Dragons finished with 362 points. Lebanon took second with 335 points.
Jacob Jones (126 pounds), Tanner Earhart (160), Cody Janssen (170) and Treve Earhart (195) won individual district titles.
Ryan Bibler (106) and Clay Coxen (182) placed second. Dawson Barcroft (113), Joseph Foster (126), Bryce Miller (132), Joseph English (138) and Nicholas Nelson (152) took third. Devon Floyd (160) finished fourth.
The top four finishers in each weight class qualified for state later this month.
For more, see next week's issue of the I-O.
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says his side were "not perfect" in their 2-1 victory at Middlesbrough, but stayed committed and focused to pick up a second victory in their last nine away league games.
MATCH REPORT: Middlesbrough 1-2 Arsenal
ARENDAL, Norway, Aug 14 (Reuters) - The potential for temporary British membership of the European Economic Area after it leaves the European Union would be both challenging and costly to handle, Norway's Prime Minister Erna Solberg told Reuters on Monday.
"There would be a cost they would have to share, and an authority outside their border that could impose binding decisions on them, which is not entirely in line with what they've said they want ... But we're prepared for various scenarios," Solberg said on the sidelines of a news conference. (Reporting by Joachim Dagenborg, writing by Terje Solsvik, editing by Gwladys Fouche)
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It was likely not what police expected to find when they pulled over a Newfoundland driver for a routine traffic violation: a car held together by rope.
Officers say they stopped the car in St. John’s at about 4:30 p.m. Sunday after noticing it was unregistered.
But Const. Geoff Higdon of the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary said that when a tow truck arrived and was lifting the car up on the rack, an officer spotted a strand rope on its underbelly.
He said that when they took a closer look, officers discovered a rear control arm — which links the chassis to the hub that carries the wheel — was tied to the frame with a piece of rope.
Officers say the 40-year-old man driving the car was ticketed for operating an unregistered vehicle.
The car was also seized after police deemed it a “road safety concern” for the public.
A recent report has shed light on dental costs in Kilkenny, with white fillings averaging €75 and crowns averaging €660.
Leading health insurance expert Dermot Goode of Totalhealthcover.ie said not enough people in the country are aware of the dental insurance that exists on the market and while he advises that, unlike health insurance, it’s not cost effective for everyone to take out a policy, he believes there are thousands of people who could cut the cost of their dental bills significantly by ensuring they have some cover in place.
This feature-length documentary tells the story of seven critical moments that shaped the man who became a twentieth century icon. America’s most popular modern president was a man of great vision who inspires to this day. But behind the conviction and the charisma, JFK was a man of contradictions. A wise and cautious leader who behind the scenes, lived his personal life on the edge. A vision of health and vigour hiding a private struggle with his health from the world. There are seven key days that will change the way you see him - moments of crisis, times when he had to stand up and decide his own future and the future of the nation.
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Scott Dann refused to criticise Christian Benteke for his late penalty miss in Crystal Palace’s 2-2 draw with Bournemouth.
The Belgian international, yet to score this season, went against team orders to take spot-kick duty off of Luka Milivojevic – and then failed to convert.
Milivojevic had already put away a penalty at the end of the first half but Benteke was determined to try and grab the glory.
Dann said: “It takes a lot of courage to go up and take a penalty in the last couple of minutes.
“Unfortunately he’s missed – but we had so many other chances to win this game.
“It’s hard to put into words how you feel. With the way we played, the chances created and the penalty at the end it makes it that bit more difficult to take. I feels like two points lost.”
Netflix is on the verge of surpassing 100 million subscribers, a testament to how much the video streaming service has changed the entertainment landscape since its debut a decade ago.
The milestone will be reached this weekend if Netflix’s projections are correct. Netflix made the prediction Monday with the release of its first-quarter earnings.
The video service added nearly 5 million subscribers during the first three months of the year to end March with 98.7 million customers in roughly 190 countries.
Netflix still has a ways to go to catch up with HBO, the popular pay-TV channel that has served as its role model. HBO has 134 million subscribers worldwide, including viewers who now get the channel on an internet-only service that was inspired by Netflix’s success.
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A year after one House committee voted down a proposal to regulate fantasy sports in North Carolina, the bill was yanked from a second committee on Wednesday as the panel was poised to strike language from the measure stating that fantasy sports isn't gambling.
Baku. 23 October. REPORT.AZ/ Price of the Azerbaijani Azeri LT CIF crude, selling on world markets declined by $ 0,12 or 0,21%.
Report informs, price of oil brand Azeri LT CIF now makes $ 58,51 per barrel.
Notably, minimum price of Azeri LT CIF was recorded in December 2001 ($ 19.15) and the maximum value of the brand was registered in July 2008 ($ 149.66).
Germany's Merkel says EU ready to negotiate Brexit, no change seen
MESEBERG, Germany, June 14 German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Wednesday the European Union was ready to start negotiating with Britain about its exit from the EU on June 19, as planned, saying she assumed that the talks would proceed despite last week's parliamentary election in Britain.
LONDON (AP) — Snow and wintry weather are still wreaking havoc on travelers in Britain, with flights cancelled, roads sheathed in ice and rail travel disrupted.
With temperatures dropping overnight as low as minus 11.6 Celsius (11 degrees Fahrenheit), hundreds of schools were closed Monday. Europe's largest airport, Heathrow, warned Monday that some flights would be cancelled as it cleared the backlog of flights delayed by Sunday's snowfall.
Heathrow asked travelers to check with their airlines. In the world of interconnected air travel, any extended disruption quickly leaves planes and flight crews out of position, knocking them out of rotation for their next assignments.
National Rail said poor weather conditions are affecting travel across England and Wales. Trains on Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry, Great Western, and Virgin Trains will all also be affected.
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A California university professor who called Barbara Bush “an amazing racist” and cheered the former first lady’s death won’t be punished.
Fresno State President Joseph Castro announced Tuesday that the school reviewed her comments and determined that Randa Jarrar didn’t violate any policies.
He says Jarrar was acting as a private citizen using her personal Twitter account and her remarks are therefore protected as free speech by the U.S. Constitution.
Jarrar couldn’t immediately be reached for comment.
The English professor provoked a storm of criticism last week with her tweets following Bush’s death at the age of 92. Jarrar called her “a generous and smart and amazing racist who, along with her husband, raised a war criminal.”
Sleaford fire crews were called to a crash on Grantham Road in the town late last night (Tuesday).
Fire crews arrived on scene at the collision at about 11.44pm, according to a fire service report.
They removed rear seats, lowered a seat and used a spinal board to remove one person from a vehicle involved in the smash.
The casualty was then taken by ambulance to hospital.
NEW YORK, April 13 U.S. Treasury yields held at their lower levels with benchmark yields hovering near a five-month trough as the latest data on jobless claims and producer prices supported the view the U.S. economy is growing modestly without much inflation.
Benchmark 10-year Treasury yield was 2.246 percent, down 5 basis points from late on Wednesday. It fell to 2.218 percent earlier Thursday, which was the lowest since Nov. 17, Reuters data showed. (Reporting by Richard Leong)
Love overpowers the hate. At least that must be along the lines of Chad Ochocinco's thought process.
Reacting to the terrorism is Charlottesville, Virginia, over the weekend, the former superstar NFL wide receiver offered to pop up at the next white supremacist rally, so he could "hug" and "kiss" them.
Wait ... what?
"You know what the white supremacists need?" Ochocinco told a TMZ cameraman. "They need some f****** love from me. Matter of fact, the next rally, let me know and I'll show up. I'll walk through there hugging and kissing everybody."
He added: "You know how you fight aggressiveness? With love. Love."
He vows that showing up to a white supremacist rally would be an unforgettable sight.
"Could you imagine me?" Ochocinco added. "The only f****** Black guy at the Klan rally with a shirt that says, 'I love you?' And I would do it."
Watch him make his full comments below.
Minimum Wage Increases in 2017
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A scheduled increase started on January 1st, raising Ohio’s minimum wage five cents.
Ohio Department of Commerce Spokesman Matt Mullins explains for 2016 the state minimum wage for non-tipped employees was $8.10.
Non-tipped employees will now receive $8.15 an hour and tipped employees $4.08 per hour. He adds smaller businesses will use the Federal Minimum wage, which is $7.25 per hour.
In 2006, Ohio voters passed a Constitutional Amendment that states the minimum wage will increase the first of each year by the rate of inflation.
For more information or a 2017 Wage poster for employers go online to www.com.state.oh.us.
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ROME (AP) — Italian media say an Italian man who drove his car last week into pedestrians near a Christmas market had been aiming to kill.
The ANSA news agency reported Monday that the man is being investigated on suspicion of wanting to carry out a massacre. His car on Saturday seriously injured a woman at an outdoor skating ring near the Sondrio, northern Italy, holiday market before crashing into a pillar.
Originally, the crash, which slightly injured two other strollers in the pedestrian-only square, was blamed on drunk driving.
Sondrio's chief prosecutor wasn't immediately available for comment. The reported accusation indicated there was no sign of terrorist aims.
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ANSA said the suspect, 27, when he was arrested at the scene, said that he "should have killed more" people.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Candidate filing is now open for this year's elections in South Carolina. Filing opened at noon on Friday. Candidates have until noon on March 30 to file their paperwork and pay required fees. The governor and…
SAN FRANCISCO (KGTV) -- A California assemblyman from San Francisco wants to end tax breaks for companies that contract or subcontract the proposed border wall along the U.S.-Mexico border.
Democratic Assemblyman Phil Ting said 375 companies are interested in the opportunity to work on the wall while 73 percent of Californians are opposed to the project.
According to Ting, California is home to 2.7 million undocumented immigrants who make up 10 percent of the workforce.
Assembly Bill 2355 would prohibit companies that contract to build the wall from benefiting from the tax exemptions listed below:
WASHINGTON (AP) — Medicare says it plans to require hospitals to post their standard prices online and to make electronic medical records more readily available to patients.
The head of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Seema Verma, said Tuesday the initiative reflects the Trump administration's effort to encourage patients to become decision makers in their care.
Hospitals are required to disclose prices publicly, but the latest change would put that information online in machine-readable format that can be easily processed by computers.
Likewise, many health care providers already make computerized records available to patients, but starting in 2021 Medicare would base part of a hospital's payments on how well they do.
Verma also announced Medicare is starting a comprehensive review of how it will pay for costly new forms of immunotherapy.
Martin Frk assisted on the tying goal four minutes into the third period and scored the winning goal with less than eight minutes left as the Griffins rallied past visiting Syracuse last night, 4-3. to capture the Calder Cup at Van Andel Arena.
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Chika Ike has released the 22nd episode of the second season of her reality series "African Diva Reality Show."
The reality series features 22 ladies between the ages of 18 and 35 in a house for weeks.
The winner will get $10,000, a brand new car, an acting contract, a cover feature on an international magazine and one year supply of Fancy Nancy accessories.
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Love Egbules won the first season of the reality series.
Egbules won a cash prize of four million Naira and has shot her winning movie "All of Me," which stars her alongside Ike, Deyemi Okanlawon, Kenneth Okolie and more.
Chika Ike made her debut as a producer in 2014 with "Miss Teacher." In 2016, she has produced "Yes, I Will," "Happy Ending," "Locked Up" and "One Fine Day."
The Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast has announced that more than $1 million has been pledged toward the purchase and preservation of 34-acre Braden River Preserve. The Conservation Foundation has an option, which expires March 30, to purchase the property for the appraised value of $3 million. The Manatee County Commission votes this Wednesday, March 20, on whether to establish a special tax district in order to help finance the purchase. Developer Pat Neal and his partners currently have approval to develop the property as a gated subdivision.
The New York Rangers have prospects in recent years in attempts to win the Stanley Cup, without success. Let's take a look at how those prospects are performing away from New York.
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Van Wert independent sports
Ryan Keber posted Van Wert’s lone victory, during Saturday’s 4-1 Western Buckeye League tennis loss to Celina.
Playing at third singles against Drew Rosengarten, Keber dropped the opening set 0-6, but rallied to win the match 7-5, 7-6.
At first singles, Michael Etter was defeated by Garrett Weininger 6-0, 6-0, and at second singles, Celina’s Heath Laux topped Gabe Rollins 6-2, 6-1.
Van Wert’s first doubles team of Spencer Teman and Kannen Wannemacher was defeated by Bryce Lagenkamp and Bryce Lochtefeld 6-2, 6-1, and at second doubles, Celina’s Shoaib Saleem and Garrett Forlow beat Carter Eikenbary and Zach Stevens 6-1, 7-5.
The loss dropped Van Wert to 3-3 (3-2 WBL).
The event runs 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Saturday at the Legacy Flight Museum, 400 Airport Road in Rexburg. "We'll serve pancakes and you can bring your whole family.
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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) - Teal Bunbury scored on a penalty kick in the 88th minute as the New England Revolution tied Atlanta United 1-1 on Wednesday night.
New England (5-4-4) has one win in its last five games - with two straight draws. Atlanta (8-3-2) had won four straight on the road.
Krisztian Nemeth drew the late foul in the corner of the penalty box after capitalizing on a defensive turnover. Atlanta goalkeeper Brad Guzan chose the right direction but Bunbury found the upper-right corner. Guzan was given a yellow card for kicking the ball into the stands after the goal.
Josef Martinez opened the scoring for Atlanta in the 23rd minute by redirecting Julian Gressel's cross. It was Martinez's league-leading ninth goal of the season.
New England goalkeeper Matt Turner kept the Revs within reach by denying Ezequiel Barco's point-blank attempt in the 82nd.
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Smartphone users will soon get a heads up in the event of emergencies in B.C. as testing on Canada’s new nationwide emergency alert system begins in May. Linda Aylesworth reports.
CAIRO (AP) - Egypt has put on display ancient artifacts recently retrieved from Italy after they were confiscated by the Italian police months ago.
Sabah Abdel-Razek, the general director of the Egyptian Museum, told The Associated Press on Wednesday that the artifacts include five burial masks, 11 vessels, 151 small statutes and over 20,000 coins from different eras.
Egyptian authorities have said the artifacts were likely excavated and smuggled out of the country in secret, as no museum has records of them.
Egypt says it has retrieved around 1,000 artifacts from 10 different countries over the past two years.
IF ANYONE CAN GIVE HAIRCARE ADVICE... Trump Negs French President Macron By 'Wiping Dandruff' Off Him
During a photo-op for French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to Washington DC, Trump "wiped dandruff" off him in a "friendly" gesture.
Best-selling author Erich von Däniken and UFO researcher and biblical scholar David Halperindebate the theory of ancient astronauts, that advanced beings from other planets visited Earth in ancient times. David also continues with discussions about his very different views of UFO reality, and the causes behind related events. von Däniken is arguably the most widely read and most-copied nonfiction author in the world. He published his first (and best-known) book, Chariots of the Gods, in 1968. In the 1960s, David Halperin was a teen-age UFOlogist. He grew up to become a professor of religious studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, with special expertise in religious traditions of heavenly ascent and otherworldly journeys. He is the author of five books and numerous articles on Jewish mysticism and messianism, and a novel, ‘Journal of a UFO Investigator.”
A man was shot in an attempted robbery as he left a Midtown bar on Tuesday morning, according to Memphis Police Department.
A man was shot in an attempted robbery as he left a Midtown bar on Tuesday morning, according to Memphis Police Department.
Two people are behind bars accused of shooting and robbing a man as he left a Midtown Memphis bar.
Memphis Police Department arrested Marquiz Showers, 24, and Jonathan McLaurine, 15. The pair are accused of the robbery that happened August 9 at The Pumping Station.
A 57-year-old man was injured in that robbery.
MPD did not release the 15-year-old suspect's pictures, because he is a minor and has not been charged as an adult at this time.
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Melania has to nudge Donald Trump to remind him to place his hand on his heart during the National Anthem at the White House Easter Egg Roll Prince's secret life revealed: New documents show singer's house was littered with pills, police found drug-laden suitcase in his alias 'Peter Bravestrong' and he was in a relationship with ex-Voice singer Woman who 'slapped a Delta employee in the face at the ticket counter in Indianapolis' claims God told her to do it North Korea vows to conduct WEEKLY missile tests and threatens 'all-out war' if Trump is 'reckless enough to use military means' Bloody brawl between shoppers at a California Walmart is caught on video and lands one man in jail and another in hospital with severe injuries A young prince in turmoil, who he turned to and who let him down: The Mail's Royal expert RICHARD KAY has the inside story on Prince Harry's 'total chaos' after his ... (more)
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Archbishop vacates apartment in Rome, offers it to Syrian refugees
June 14, 2017
Archbishop Konrad Krajewski has moved out of his apartment in Rome to make it available to a family of refugees from Syria.
The Polish archbishop, whose job as papal almoner involves coordinating the charitable activities of the Pope, said he was doing “nothing exceptional” by giving his home to a Syrian couple and their young child. “I do not have a family; I’m a simple priest,” he told La Repubblica. “Offering my apartment doesn’t cost me anything.”
Archbishop Krajewski is temporarily sleeping in an office on the top floor of the same building.
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Carter will need surgery to fix the fractured fibula he suffered in Sunday's loss to the Chargers, Master Tesfatsion of The Washington Post reports.
Carter's 2017 season was likely over whether surgery was deemed necessary or not, but this all but confirms it. The Redskins defense is unlikely to be affected in a major way since the 28-year-old mostly served as a special teams player.
The Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Armenia in cooperation with the UNESCO World Heritage Centre and the Armenian National Commission for UNESCO will organize and host a Regional Thematic Expert Consultation meeting on sustainable management of the World Heritage properties of religious interest focused on Eastern Europe. It is scheduled from 18 to 22 April 2018 in Yerevan (Armenia).
The international experts, invited speakers, local officials, representatives of religious communities and international organizations will present their case studies in order to illustrate the main challenges in governance, management and use of the World Heritage properties of religious interest.
The meeting is organized within the framework of the UNESCO Initiative on Heritage of Religious Interest and in response to the World Heritage Committee Decision 5D adopted at its 40th session (Istanbul, 2016), which urged the States Parties to contribute to the implementation of the Thematic Programmes and Initiatives.
WICHITA FALLS, Texas (AP) — A Texas school official has been arrested on a charge of failing to report sexual abuse of a child to law enforcement.
The Wichita Falls Times Record News reports that Kory Fancher Dorman, a 45-year-old elementary school principal at the Wichita Falls Independent School District had been arrested and charged Wednesday.
The arrest affidavit says three grandparents complained in December that their 7-year-old grandson had been sexually assaulted by a 6-year-old in the bathroom at Crockett Elementary. Dorman told officers she referred the incident to a school counselor to investigate.
A school spokeswoman says Dorman is on administrative leave, but the district had not received information about the charge from police. The Associated Press spent a year investigating sexual assaults in elementary and secondary schools and found many states had gaps in reporting.
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A few weeks ago, the internet was completely taken over by this adorable video of kids reacting to hearing Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit”.
The creators behind the Nirvana video are back. This time, with music from AC/DC.
Watch the fantastic results above.
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Proposal sets procedures for Capitol harassment complaints
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A proposed policy would establish procedures for handling and resolving reports of sexual harassment in North Dakota's Capitol.
Existing policy bars harassment but provides no process for the reporting of complaints. The new proposal is being studied by the Legislative Procedure and Arrangements Committee.
Lawmakers, legislative employees, lobbyists and reporters could bring complaints to designated officials including legislative majority leaders and Legislative Council leaders, who would then look into the matter or hire an independent investigator. All of them also would designate a person of the opposite sex who could take complaints.
Legislative leaders have said they aren't aware of any sexual harassment allegations in the Capitol, but they decided to update policy amid a wave of complaints in the political and entertainment worlds and the rapid spread of the #MeToo movement.
Gov. Scott Walker has signed into law a bill that legalizes possession of a marijuana extract used to treat seizures.
The governor signed the bill Monday in Burlington.
Parents of children who suffer from seizures have pushed for access to cannabidiol oil for years.
The bill makes possession of the oil legal with a doctor's certification, but it is still against the law to produce or sell the oil in the state.
The measure passed the Republican-controlled Legislature after a similar version stalled last session amid fears it would lead to full marijuana legalization.
The oil does not produce a high.
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Supermodel Cindy Crawford and her model daughter, Kaia Gerber, used the sidewalk as their runway during a day of retail therapy. Can you believe Kaia is only 15?! (Photo: SRPP/Splash News)
Saudi Arabia will allow cinemas to open in the conservative kingdom next year, for the first time in more than 35 years, as part of the young crown prince’s efforts to socially reform the country.
The kingdom said a resolution was passed on Monday paving way for licences to be granted to commercial cinemas.
Cinemas were shut down in the 1980s during a wave of ultra-conservatism.
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has pushed for greater social openings, including lifting a ban on women driving next year and bringing back concerts and other forms of entertainment to please the country’s majority young population.
Lexington Medical Center is the first hospital in South Carolina to implant the world’s smallest pacemaker. Called Micra™, it goes directly into the heart through a catheter and is not visible under the skin. Learn about it on the hospital’s blog at blog.lexmed.com.
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MONTREAL — The self-styled Prince of Pot has pleaded guilty to trafficking cannabis and will pay a $5,000 fine.
The charge against Marc Emery stemmed from the opening of Cannabis Culture boutiques in Montreal in December 2016.
Two other charges of possession and conspiracy were dropped.
The prosecution says it’s an appropriate sentence that was negotiated over months.
The shops were only open for a few hours before police shut them down.
Emery tweeted earlier Wednesday he would plead guilty and pay a fine.
In a brief exchange later with reporters at the Montreal courthouse, he criticized Quebec’s plan to sell pots in government-run stores.
The federal Liberal government plans to allow legal recreational cannabis by late summer, but the manner of selling of it is left up to the individual provinces.
Pot dispensaries are illegal under current federal legislation unless they have a licence from Health Canada to sell it for medical purposes.
Here to talk about what many experts are calling the stock market's correction, Retirement Income Specialist Stephen Byrne
Leaders of three organisations of Ahlehadith school of thought yesterday announced their merger and said they would jointly start movement to counter conspiracies against the faith in the finality of the prophet-hood. Delegations of Markazi Jamiat Ahlehadith led by its chief Allama Tariq Yazdani and Ahlehadith Youth Force led by president Hafiz Zakir-ur-Rehman held meeting with Tehreek-e-Khatam Nabowat Pakistan chief Allama Zubair Ahmed Zaheer at his office in Jamia Umar bin Abdul Aziz at Gulbarg and announced to start a joint struggle against notorious designs of enemies of Islam and finality of prophet-hood. Leader criticised Markzi Jamiat Ahlehadith head Professor Sajid Mir for defending government on Election Act 2017. –Staff Reporter
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A scheme to reduce plastic waste by offering free water bottle refills in shops and cafes has taken hold in Brighton.
Refill began life in Bristol and has spread across the UK.
Industry body Water UK said it was going to join forces with Refill to bring the scheme to every major town in England by 2021.
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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Gas prices in Buffalo are up one cent from last week, on average.
AAA reports the average price around here to be $2.39 per gallon, while the national average is $2.35. The national average did not change from last week.
One year ago, the state average was $2.30, but this week, it is 18 cents higher than that.
“With increases predicted through the rest of August, consumers will be happy to see the steady gas prices this week,” AAA said. “Demand will likely start to decline as families get ready for back to school. Refineries are about a month away from the winter blend release date, when consumers can expect the cheaper blend of gasoline.”
NEW YORK — A shade of purple inspired by the late superstar Prince and his custom-made Yamaha piano was announced Monday by the icon’s estate.
The royal hue created by the Pantone Color Institute was dubbed “Love Symbol #2,” paying tribute to the graphic Prince began using as his name in 1993 in a testy battle with Warner Bros. Records over ownership of the master recordings of some of his biggest hits. He switched back to Prince in 2000 after his Warner Bros. contract expired.
Prince also used the symbol on the cover of a 1992 album before he took it as a name and it was his signature early on after release of his hit “Purple Rain.”
Prince died in April 2016 at age 57 of an opioid overdose, according to authorities.
Chris Brown wantz to leave the drama in 2016 and kick off 2017 with some new music. This record is titled “Dat Night” features Trey Songz and Young Thug.
Former England captain John Terry will leave Aston Villa this summer, the Sky Bet Championship club have announced.
Terry signed a one-year deal at Villa Park last July and made 35 league appearances, the last coming in Saturday's play-off final defeat to Fulham.
A club statement read: "Aston Villa can confirm the club will part company with John Terry.
"We would like to place on record our most sincere thanks for the effort and professionalism he showed with us last season."
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Bradford Bulls are set to suffer another blow, with James Clare and Kris Welham both on the verge of leaving the club.
League Express reports that Clare has left the crisis club to join newly promoted Leigh Centurions, while Welham has attracted interest from three Super League clubs.
The duo were star players for the Bulls in a disappointing 2016 campaign, in which they failed to reach the top four.
Clare scored 18 tries in 23 appearances for Bradford last season, while centre Welham scored 29 times in just 30 games.
However, with the club’s financial troubles still unresolved, a number of players are being linked with moves away from the club, with the aforementioned duo set to be the first to depart.
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The Newton Chamber of Commerce hosted a viewing party premiere on Thursday for a new short video to help promote historic sites in Newton.
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Medical examiners identified a man killed in a two-vehicle crash in east Las Vegas shortly after midnight Monday.
According to the Clark County Coroner's Office, 37-year-old Jerry Laval Budley died from blunt force injuries.
Police said a white Chevy S10 pickup truck was traveling eastbound on Sahara Avenue, near Maryland Parkway when the driver crashed into the passenger side of a Chevy van. The driver of the van was making a left turn into the Sterling Sahara apartment complex when it was struck.
The van rotated and struck a light pole. The passenger of the van, identified as Budley, was ejected and died at the scene, Lt. David Gordon said.
Both drivers were transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Police did not release further details.
Stay with FOX5 for updates.
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A 62-year-old woman has pulled her grandson from a wrecked car moments before it burst into flames.
Cool but mostly clear this evening with temperatures dropping near freezing Saturday morning. Rain returns Sunday morning, with widespread accumulations of one inch.
Archer's next scheduled start has been moved to Thursday against the Orioles, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Archer had been scheduled to start Wednesday's game against Baltimore. Although Archer will still face the Orioles, he'll have an extra day to rest with Tampa Bay bumping their rotation back a day following the postponement of Tuesday's game.
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OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - A former Oklahoma City mayor and member of the University of Oklahoma Board of Regents is being criticized for comparing gay people to pedophiles.
Kirk Humphreys made the comments over the weekend on KFOR-TV's public affairs show. He also compared gay people to politicians who've recently resigned after allegations of sexual misconduct.
LGBTQ advocacy group Freedom Oklahoma has called for his removal from the board if he doesn't apologize. Executive Director Troy Stevenson says Humphreys' comments were disheartening and dangerous for LGBTQ youth who are already harassed and bullied.
A staffer at Humphreys' office said he was out of town Monday and unavailable to comment.
Stevenson said Monday his group will protest an Oklahoma City real estate project that belongs to Humphreys' family business if he doesn't apologize.
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Officials say underwater photos show two electric cables were severed in what Michigan's attorney general says was a tugboat anchor strike in the waterway that connects Lake Huron and Lake Michigan.
An investigative team led by the U.S. Coast Guard said Tuesday a remotely controlled vehicle had obtained images of the damage site beneath the Straits of Mackinac. The two severed cables were among six owned by American Transmission Co. that are stretched along the lake floor.
Officials said with the visual assessment finished, the company and its contractors plan to cap the ends of the damaged cables to prevent more pollution. About 600 gallons (2,270 liters) of mineral oil insulation fluid spilled into the water when the cables were struck April 1.
Crews have removed about 590 gallons (2,230 liters) that didn't leak.
The yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury note hit 3% for the first time since 2014 in a vote of confidence for the economic expansion, but warnings from large companies that profits were peaking helped send the Dow industrials to their fifth straight decline.
Investors on Tuesday dealt with two conflicting messages. The rise in bond yields early in the day was a signal that the Federal Reserve might have to raise interest rates more rapidly to respond to economic growth and the prospect of more inflation. That could add fuel...
Justin Timberlake is about to take the stage for one of his biggest performances ever...
The Pepsi Super Bowl LII Halftime Show!
This Sunday JT will take the stage during the big game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the New England Patiots. Although he's previously stated it feels like his "first" Super Bowl performance as it marks his first solo run on the field, we can't help but wonder if he'll be alone the whole time.
You guessed it: We're already taking bets on which special guests the 37-year-old could potentially bring out...And we're admittedly keeping our fingers crossed for some far-fetched ideas (cough cough Britney Spears).
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A person has been located without vital signs after a shooting took place at Yonge-Dundas Square on Wednesday night.
Toronto police said officers were called to the area of Yonge and Dundas streets at around 11 p.m.
No suspect information has been released.
Anyone who may have witnessed the incident is asked to contact police.
Roads have been blocked off in the area to accommodate an investigation.
April 12 Canacol Energy Ltd
* Provides guidance for 2017
* Announces 2017 capital budget is us$ 89 million
* 2017 capital budget is us$ 89 million
* In 2017, realized contractual oil and gas sales anticipated to average between 18,000 and 19,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day
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Prosecutors have requested materials from the UK to support their case against a senior Queensland official accused of going on a shopping spree with state-government funds.
Chief scientist Suzanne Miller was suspended on full pay in July and is facing more than 31 counts of fraud after using a corporate credit card to buy more than $30,000 worth of items including a scooter, cameras, a high-pressure cleaner and a drone.
Her matter was adjourned until June during a brief hearing in Brisbane Magistrates Court on Monday with prosecution clerk Rhys Dunmall saying he was awaiting further case materials from the UK.
WATCH: Grae Kessinger, Thomas Dillard, and Houston Roth will experience playoff baseball for the first time in their collegiate careers in their own backyard.
The Ole Miss trio grew up in Oxford, and a dream-come-true can be crossed off the list this weekend.
TODAY’S WORD — GARRULOUS (GARRULOUS: GAR-uh-lus: Tiresomely talkative.)
Average mark 16 words
Time limit 35 minutes
Can you find 24 or more words in GARRULOUS? The list will be published tomorrow.
YESTERDAY’S WORD — RECTIFY refit reify rice rife rift rite certify cire cite city tier tire trey trice ferity fiery fire fret frit yeti
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RULES OF THE GAME:
1. Words must be of four or more letters.
2. Words that acquire four letters by the addition of “s,” such as “bats” or “dies,” are not allowed.
3. Additional words made by adding a “d” or an “s” may not be used. For example, if “bake” is used, “baked” or “bakes” are not allowed, but “bake” and “baking“ are admissible.
4. Proper nouns, slang words, or vulgar or sexually explicit words are not allowed.
To contact Word Game creator Kathleen Saxe, write to Word Game, Kathleen Saxe, Andrews McMeel Syndication, 1130 Walnut St., Kansas City, MO 64106.
When is Alexa and Katie season 2 released on Netflix?
Original teen comedy Alexa and Katie has officially been renewed for a second season.
No official release date has been announced yet.
Netflix confirmed the good news via a statement earlier this month.
“We’re happy to report that Alexa & Katie, Netflix’s first tween sitcom, will be returning for a second season… sophomore year, here we come!”
The first season premiered on the site on March 23 with all 13 episodes dropping in one go.
The series is the first multi-camera sitcom from Netflix and was filmed in front of a live studio audience.
Having been renewed so soon after its initial release, season two could potentially be slated to come out around March next year.
WHO IS IN THE CAST OF ALEXA AND KATIE?
With so much attention paid to high-profile women in 2016, from Hillary Clinton to Wonder Woman , it's easy to lose sight of lesser-known women who are blazing a trail in low- and middle-income countries. In ways big and small, these women have moved the needle on gender equality by being activists, role models or simply taking a stand.
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BRUSSELS (AP) - The European Union’s foreign policy chief says the EU is reluctant to change the landmark nuclear agreement with Iran even as U.S. President Donald Trump threatens to walk away from the pact.
Federica Mogherini said Monday after chairing talks among the foreign ministers of EU countries that Europeans “attach strategic importance to the full implementation of the agreement by all parties.”
Mogherini said: “It is for us a matter of security, for Europe and for the rest of the world.”
The EU’s representative for foreign affairs and security policy says the pact, “if disrupted, would create an additional security threat and concern in the region.”
Mogherini says the EU hopes to dissuade Iran from developing missiles or undermining regional security, but that work must happen “outside the scope of the nuclear agreement.”
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It was far from a deluge, but Friday’s sporadic showers officially totaled 0.33 inches by mid-evening, exceeding the city’s official 0.32 inches of rain for the month of September, which ranked as the city’s fourth driest. With ample moisture available, more rain was expected to fall late Friday night and Saturday as a cold front approached the area from the west, likely triggering some thunderstorms on Saturday, which would be the city’s first convective activity since late August. The weather should clear Saturday night setting the stage for dry weather for Sunday’s 40th Chicago Marathon. Temperatures should be quite comfortable near 60 for the start of the race, but readings should climb through the 60s during the morning with temperatures reaching the lower and middle 70s as the last waves of runners cross the finish line by early afternoon.
CLEVELAND– The Cleveland Division of Police will hold another news conference on Monday in the search for suspected murderer Steve Stephens.
Stephens, 37, shot and killed a man on East 93rd Street in Cleveland Sunday afternoon, Cleveland police said. The murder was posted on Facebook.
Cleveland Police Chief Calvin Williams said officers searched dozens of locations for Stephens with no success. The department is working with federal, state and other local agencies to find him.
The last confirmed sighting of the suspect was the scene of the murder.
The victim, 74-year-old Robert Godwin, Sr., was the father of 10. His family issued a plea to Stephens to surrender to police.
While Stephens claimed on Facebook to have killed more than a dozen people, Cleveland police emphasized there are no other known victims.
Anyone with information about the suspect’s whereabouts should call 1-800-CALL-FBI. If you see Stephens, do not approach. He is considered armed and dangerous.
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Cameroonian-born French defensive midfielder Ibrahim Amadou attends a press conference during his presentation as a new Sevilla FC player in Seville, southern Spain, 04 July 2018. Amadou has signed a contract for the next four seasons. EPA-EFE/Pepo Herrera
Sevilla FC President Jose Castro (L) and the club's director of soccer, Joaquin Caparros (R), pose with Cameroonian-born French midfielder Ibrahim Amadou (C) during his presentation as a new Sevilla FC player in Seville, southern Spain, 04 July 2018. Amadou has signed a contract for the next four seasons. EPA-EFE/Pepo Herrera
Cameroonian-born French defensive midfielder Ibrahim Amadou said Wednesday upon being presented as a new player for Sevilla FC that he was thrilled to have the chance to play in the Spanish league.
The 25-year-old has signed a four-season deal and will be joining his former teammate at French club Lille, right back Sebastien Corchia.
President Donald Trump To Visit Kenosha On Tuesday April 18th
The White House confirms that President Donald Trump will visit Kenosha on Tuesday.
The President is scheduled to speak at Snap-On Tools near 80th Street and 30th Avenue.v This will be President Trump’s first visit to Wisconsin since taking office. Military helicopters were seen flying over Racine & Kenosha on Saturday, first sparking speculation about a possible presidential visit.
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Arsenal transfer news: Lucas Torreira could yet sign for someone else
Arsenal boss Emery is keen to sign Torreira, who has caught the eye for Uruguay at the World Cup in Russia.
The 22-year-old is wanted to add steel to the Gunners’ midfield, with reports claiming Emery wants a player in the mould of PSG and Chelsea players Marco Verratti and N’Golo Kante.
Yet Football London have claimed that reports Torreira is already an Arsenal player are wide of the mark.
The player has done little to dispel talk of a move to the Gunners, recently saying: "Arsenal are a good team, one of the most important in the world, but at this moment I am focused on playing for my country."
That has led to some publications to claim the youngster has already signed a Gunners deal.
Idle Muse Theatre Company announces casting the Chicago premiere of The Scullery Maid written by playwright Joseph Zettelmaier . The cast features Lydia Hiller as MIriam, Dave Skvarla as King Edward III, Anne Marie Lewis as Bess, Leslie Hull as Dulcie, and George Ellison as Pascal.
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IT is imperative that all colleges nationwide need to have proper audits since substantial amounts of monies are normally expedited year after year.
There are some colleges suspected to be grossly misapplying tens of thousands of kinas on others then as intended and have unsubstantiated cover up records.
The top hierarchies of the colleges who are independent of the colleges’ day to day operations are to devise proper audit terms of reference to have transparent audits of the receipts and expenditures records of the colleges.
As PNG is well known for high collaboration corrupt practices, and there is always temptation around to steal.
Therefore, annual audits must be done to get the books of the colleges in order.
The colleges will progress if only funds are prudently managed and have them spent as correctly on students’ learning and development.
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The Cordele Police Department is searching for a suspect they believe stole around $1,200 worth of merchandise from Walmart
Sushil Finance's report on Gold
Gold pared gains from a five-month high on Monday, losing steam as U.S. Treasury yields turned higher and the dollar came off its lows, after rising geopolitical tensions over North Korea spurred earlier safe-haven buying in bullion.
Outlook
We expect gold prices to trade sideways on the back of profit booking after up-move.
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Mike Ranta and his dog Spitzii are on a mission to canoe 8,000 kilometers across Canada and will arrive in Williams Lake some time Monday. On Easter Sunday, Ranta, Spitzii and photographer David Jackson, who is documenting the adventure and paddling as well, were coming down the long Highway 20 hill approaching the Sheep Creek Bridge from the west.
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March 28 TYC Brother Industrial Co Ltd :
* Says it will use undistributed profit to pay cash dividends of T$ 2.0 per share to shareholders for 2016
* To pay cash dividend of T$ 625.8 million in total
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Wyndham Can't Trim High-Paid Sales Reps From OT Suit
Law360, New York (October 6, 2017, 6:30 PM EDT) -- A Tennessee federal court on Friday denied a bid by two Wyndham family vacation companies to trim workers paid six-figure salaries from a certified class claiming Wyndham avoided paying overtime, finding the workers’ commissions don’t exempt them from the federal Fair Labor Standards Act’s OT provisions.
U.S. Magistrate Judge C. Clifford Shirley Jr. ruled that the four highly compensated workers who were employed as commissioned sales representatives — including lead plaintiffs Jesse and Michael Pierce — are not exempt from the FLSA’s overtime provisions despite Wyndham’s...
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#BREAKING: First fatal ax of 2017. 2 cars collided. Woman in 20s died. Alcohol believed to not be factor. Live report at 11 on @ABC30 pic.twitter.com/yNPgx3uevT — Cory James (@CoryABC30) January 2, 2017
Fresno Police officers are investigating a crash that left a woman dead Sunday night, the Fresno Police Department said.Officers said the woman was attempting to turn onto Herndon Avenue on West when another car collided into her around 10 p.m. The woman died at the scene, but the driver of the other car was not hurt and is cooperating with detectives.Police only described the woman as being in her 20s.Investigators don't immediately suspect alcohol was involved but haven't ruled it out.Stay with ABC30 for updates
Brookshire Brothers #81 (Deli), 198 E. Main St., Zavalla: Six demerits for raw eggs should be stored below ready-to-eat food, clean front fountain drink nozzles.
Brookshire Brothers #81, 198 E. Main St., Zavalla: Six demerits for clean produce shelving and bananas must be stored six inches off the floor.
Gammis, 188 State Highway 147, Zavalla: Three demerits for hot hold.
Brookshire Brothers (Meat Market), 198 E. Main St., Zavalla: One demerit for general clean of walk-in cooler floor.
Texas Bible College, 3900 College Drive: One demerit for repair leak at fountain machine, repair any water-damaged baseboards, replace water-damaged ceiling tiles.
Bodacious BBQ, 521 S. Timberland Drive: No demerits.
Bar H Smokehouse, 550 Johnson, Zavalla: No demerits.
Coleman's, 188 State Highway 147, Zavalla: No demerits.
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MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State is discussing a contract extension for basketball coach Bruce Weber, who was thought to be on the hot seat last season before guiding the Wildcats back to the NCAA Tournament.
University President Richard Myers said during a news conference Monday to introduce new athletic director Gene Taylor that he thought Weber was deserving of an extension. Weber has two years left on a deal that will pay him $2.15 million next season. Weber is 100-68 in five seasons with the Wildcats.
Taylor was hired last week to replace John Currie, who departed for a similar role at Tennessee. It was Currie who hired Weber to replace Frank Martin and subsequently signed him to two contract extensions.
Myers declined to discuss parameters of a contract extension.
A 38 year-old man has been charged with prison mutiny after a riot at Lewes Prison.
John Udy, of Leominster Road has been charged along with five other men following the disorder at the prison in East Sussex last year on October 29 which required special officers to be brought in to quell.
The other men charged are Ross Macpherson, 28, currently of HM Prison Belmarsh; Steven Goodwin, 28, of Fairlight Road, Hastings; Shane Simpson, 29, of Arundel Road, Totton, Southampton and David Carlin, 25, of Tuxford Road, Kirton, Nottinghamshire.
They have all been summonsed to appear before Brighton Magistrates’ Court on October 19.
Benjamin Drury, 32, currently of HM Prison Bristol, has been summoned to appear before the same court charged with criminal damage linked to the disorder.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Nashville International Airport (BNA) has been named the fastest growing airport of its size in the country following a surge in passenger traffic last year.
Airport officials say that more than 12.9 million passengers traveled in and out of BNA last year, an all-time record for the fourth consecutive year in a row. Officials say that was an increase of 11.2 percent from the previous year.
As a result of the increased number of travelers, BNA received the Airport Traffic Growth Award from Airline Network News and Analysis for being the fastest-growing mid-size airport in the nation.
Officials say 2017 promises to be even busier and the airport is projected to surpass the latest figure by more than a million passengers.
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Plans were being drawn up to end the indignity of mixed-sex wards for elderly patients in Portsmouth.
Health chiefs were considering two options and aimed to make a decision after consulting patients.
Penny Humphris, the chief executive of Portsmouth Health Authority, said she was totally committed to improvements.
This could have meant a mixture of single and mixed-sex wards or partitioning of wards, but patients could have had to share bathroom facilities.
Ms Humphris said: ‘We have to be realistic and we are not going to get the ultimate solution until we move out of those wards altogether.
‘But if we can at least have separate sleeping areas available for men and women then that is a start.’
The Wal-Mart supercenter store at 1010 Martin Luther King Parkway closed last year as part of a wave of Walmart store closings in the U.S. and internationally. The Wal-Mart supercenter store at 1010 Martin Luther King Parkway closed last year as part of a wave of Walmart store closings in the U.S. and internationally.
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Iowa governor approves bill to cut $2.8B in income taxes
HIAWATHA, Iowa (AP) — Iowa income taxes will begin to fall under a tax bill signed into law by Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds.
Reynolds signed the bill Wednesday in Hiawatha. Under the law, the state will cut $2.8 billion in corporate and personal income taxes over six years if it meets certain revenue targets. If not, some cuts would be delayed.
Middle-class families are expected to save an average of $86 to $257 next year. A typical family of four would save about $7 every two weeks.
The legislation also expands sales tax to digital goods like e-books, subscription services such as Netflix, ride-sharing apps such as Uber and physical goods purchased online. Sales taxes are forecast to grow by $867 million over six years, but a forthcoming U.S. Supreme Court decision may affect Iowa's ability to collect the taxes.
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Justin Sarachik has been writing about music since 2010 reporting and editing for The Christian Post, BREATHEcast, Broken Records Magazine, and his own blog TheSIBandGuy. When not conducting obscenely long phone interviews he jumps around on stage with his progressive rock/rap band Process of Fusion in Staten Island, NY.
The movie is about a mans family being trapped in a burning skyscraper. If they can make an entire movie based of of that alone, you know the action and special effects will be really good. Looking forward to Skyscraper!
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Happy 45th Birthday to our Florida Panther Jaromir Jagr.
Jaromir played for the Philadelphia Flyers… New York Rangers… Pittsburgh Penguins…. Washington Capitols … then played in Europe for 3 years came back to the NHL and now he’s one of our Florida Panthers.
Last year he joined Wayne Gretzky and Gordie Howe as the only players with over 750 GOALS SCORED. : )
He’s a cutie! and still single too. : )
A group of protesters are planning to call out president-elect Donald Trump and his team on their possible conflicts of interests by showing up at their doorsteps Thursday.
The NYC Trump Resistance Group said their “Dump Trump Crawl,” will highlight just some of the questionable real estate holdings and business dealings throughout the world.
It will begin at 5 p.m. in front of Trump Park Avenue at 502 Park Ave. then move to 6 East 57th St., Trump Tower at 721 Fifth Ave., 1290 Sixth Ave.,Trump Parc at 106-108 Central Park South, Trump Parc East at 100 Central Park South and Trump International Hotel and Tower at 1 Central Park South.
The group created an online map that lists the businesses and properties around the world that present possible conflicts of interests when the new administration takes over this month.
“Real Time” host Bill Maher says he is done with people who respond to mass shootings by sending their “thoughts and prayers.”
“I’m so sick of all the reactions,” he said while talking about the recent Las Vegas massacre during the opening monologue of Friday’s show.
“I’m so sick of ‘thoughts and prayers,’” Maher told his studio audience, before breaking down why the expression riled him so much.
“First of all, thoughts are the opposite of prayers. A thought is ‘what should I do?’ A prayer is wishing on a star,” he said. “‘Thoughts and prayers’ are the Republican way of saying ‘tough shit.’”
10:58 Reported News Briefs Tevet 4, 5777 , 02/01/17 Tevet 4, 5777 , 02/01/17 Car bomb in Baghdad during Hollande visit At least 10 killed, 35 were wounded by a car bomb in Sadr City, Baghdad, as France President Hollande visits French troops helping to fight ISIS in Iraq.
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Seemingly after its failure to tackle protest led by oppressed citizens in Occupied Kashmir, the Indian Army is planning to deploy indigenously built robots, capable of delivering ammunition at intended locations.
The Indian Army has floated a proposal projecting a requirement of 544 robots has been approved by the defense ministry, paving the way for the indigenous development of such machines.
“The way the situation is evolving (in J&K), it may just be a matter of time when security forces as a whole, and Rashtriya Rifles (RR) in particular, will be facing the threat in built-up and super built-up areas,” the army said, making a strong case for robotic platforms.
Involved in carrying out scores of operations daily, the RR is an elite force raised in the nineties. “These robotic surveillance platforms can be extensively used by the RR forces…for gathering real-time input prior to manual insertion,” says an army note.—TNS
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) A Signal Mountain man convicted of planning an attack against a Muslim community in New York is heading to prison.
Robert Doggart got sentenced in Federal Court in Chattanooga to 19 years and 7 months behind bars.
About two years ago, officials say Doggart compiled weapons and said that he was preparing to use them to terrorize Islamberg.
That’s a community of schools, mosques, and homes for American Muslims.
Muslim leaders who followed the case say justice has been served.
Tahirah Amatul-Wadud is an attorney for the group, Muslims of America.
“From a personal perspective, I’m a little surprised at how emotional it felt when I heard the Judge read off the rationale for why he was giving such a strict sentence. And it really put into perspective the validation for the community of Islamberg.”
Doggart was charged with solicitation to commit arson to a building, and solicitation to commit a civil rights violation.
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-- Last night's live WWE Raw scored an average three-hour viewership of 3.087 million, down ever so slightly from last week's 3.115 million. This was the least watched non-holiday Raw on TV without any sports competition in probably 20 years.
-- In some good news, Raw was #3 in the cable ratings race on the night and the third hour drop was smaller than it was a week earlier.
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GLENDALE, Ariz. — Twins delivered 10 minutes apart at an Arizona hospital over New Year’s weekend have different birth years.
Phoenix TV station KNXV-TV reports that parents Holly and Brandon Shay welcomed their first son, Sawyer, into the world at 11:51 p.m. Saturday at Banner Hospital.
Their second son, Everett, arrived one minute after midnight on Sunday.
The father joked that Sawyer will tease his brother about being the older sibling.
The same thing happened over the weekend in San Diego.
Twin girls born at Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns were delivered at 11:56 p.m. Saturday and at midnight on Sunday.
TEL AVIV (Reuters) - Israel's ThetaRay, which uses mathematics to provide early detection from cyber threats, has completed a fundraising round of over $30 million, bringing the total amount raised to date to more than $60 million.
Investors include Jerusalem Venture Partners, General Electric, Bank Hapoalim, Israel's OurCrowd and SVB Investments.
ThetaRay, which has doubled in size every year for the past five years, said on Tuesday it will use the capital to expand its presence in Europe, Asia and the United States and significantly increase its workforce to meet a growing demand for systems that fight financial crime and money laundering.
ThetaRay said its machine learning and artificial intelligence technology helps financial institutions identify the earliest signs of money laundering.
(Reporting by Tova Cohen; Editing by Ari Rabinovitch)
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Clayton Richard carried a shutout into the ninth inning, Franchy Cordero homered twice and the San Diego Padres beat the slumping Cincinnati Reds 6-2 on Tuesday night. One out from going the distance, Richard was removed after pinch-hitter Tucker Barnhart's two-run double.
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The Porcshe Panamera was reportedly racing a BMW driver through the streets of the city of Almaty in south-eastern Kazakhstan.
CCTV footage shows the driver lose control and go into a spin before smashing into a fuel pump at a Sino Oil petrol station.
Pedestrians walking along the footpath - just inches away - can be seen running in all directions to avoid the car.
One man runs behind the fuel pump and only just makes it to safety before the spectacular high speed crash.
Some eyewitnesses claimed the 70,000 GBP Porsche car had summer tyres fitted - and blamed that as the cause of the accident.
There is no information on whether the Porsche driver was badly injured or on whether police are investigating.
Former Olympic bobsledder Chip Minton now travels the country spreading messages of hope. Chip Minton Special to The Telegraph
The moviegoing masses sent clear messages in 2016. They are most definitely not tired of superheroes.
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Lt. Howard Hunter on 'Hill Street Blues' 'Memba Him?!
Lt. Howard Hunter on 'Hill Street Blues' 'Memba Him?!
James Sikking is best known for playing the pipe-smoking funny man Lieutenant Howard Hunter -- along side Daniel Travanti and Michael Warren -- in the long running '80s drama 'Hill Street Blues.' Guess what he looks like now!
LOS ANGELES (AP)  The Los Angeles Dodgers will pay tribute to one of baseball's most celebrated home runs by introducing a "Kirk Gibson seat" at Dodger Stadium.
The seat will be added in the right field pavilion at the spot where Gibson's game-ending homer landed during Game 1 of the 1988 World Series. The chair will be painted blue and feature Gibson's signature, the team announced Monday.
Tickets will cost $300 for a package that includes a companion seat, two commemorative T-shirts and food and drink. The Dodgers will donate $200 from each purchase to the Kirk Gibson Foundation to raise money and awareness for Parkinson's research.
"Kirk Gibson was part of one of the greatest moments in Dodger history, and we're thrilled to partner with Kirk to help him and his foundation raise funds and awareness in fighting Parkinson's disease," Chief Marketing Officer Lon Rosen said in a statement.
Your right to protest ceases when it infringes on my right to freedom of movement.
The Minnesota State House has already passed legislation to address the issue. I urge readers to contact their Minnesota State Senator to support efforts to deal with extremist protesters.
Vardy sat out of last night's round of 16 penalty shootout with Colombia having come on as a late substitute in Moscow.
And it has emerged he did not step up to take a spot-kick as he had suffered an injury following his introduction.
Sky Sports News claim Vardy has since received an injection in a bid to help deal with the groin strain picked up in the shootout win over Colombia.
But he remains a doubt for England's clash against Sweden, when the Three Lions will be seeking to secure their first semi-final berth at a major tournament since 1996.
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An independent café in Leeds which was forced to close its doors last week has officially reopened in a new location.
Kapow Coffee announced their closure on their Facebook page on May 22, describing it as 'inevitable' because the building now has new owners.
They had occupied the unit for the past four years.
Today, the cafe said on Facebook that it is back at the Calls, moving to the foyer of number 46.
The café will be open from 7am to 5pm.
Will you be heading down to check out the new digs?
Read more at: Popular Leeds city centre shop closes its doors
New Delhi: Former Pakistan T20 skipper Shahid Afridi has wished India on its 70th Independence Day and called for peace, tolerance and love between the two nations as there was "no way to change neighbours".
"Happy Independence Day India! No way to change neighbours, let`s work towards peace, tolerance and love. Let humanity prevail.# HopeNotOut," tweeted Afridi.
Every year, the Asian neighbours celebrate their Independence Days within a gap of 24 hours of each other.
While Pakistan celebrated its Independence Day on Monday, India is all geared up to celebrate its 70th Independence Day on Tuesday.
Both the countries have witnessed several wars and conflicts in the past 70 years of their relationship.And in recent times, the relationship between the two nations has turned sour amid continuous ceasefire violations and terror attacks from the Pakistani side.
© AFP 2016/ YASIN AKGUL Turkish Police Interrogate Taxi Driver Who Took Terrorist to Istanbul Club
The police reportedly arrested and interrogated 63 Daesh militants in different Turkish cities on December 28-31. They obtained information about a possible involvement of a citizen of Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan in the attack.
The Reina nightclub on Istanbul's European side was attacked during New Year's eve celebrations by a man who, according to witnesses, was talking in Arabic. The attacker is said to have opened fire from a Kalashnikov assault rifle. The manhunt is underway.
At least 39 people were killed, including 16 foreigners, and 69 injured as a result of the attack, according to the Turkish Interior Ministry.
Span went 3-for-4 with an RBI single and run in Sunday's 10-5 Grapefruit League win over the Tigers.
Leading off and playing left field, Span carried out table-setter duties admirably and continued an extended stretch of hot hitting. Factoring in Sunday's production, the veteran has hit safely in four straight, while six of his spring RBI have come over the last four contests. Span projects to see time in both the outfield and as a designated hitter in 2018, and he's currently raising expectations with a .361 exhibition average and 10 RBI.
KB 'Today We Rebel' Tracklist Revealed in News KB released the pre-order for his upcoming album Today We Rebel on Friday. With it came the reveal of the tracklisting for the Reach Records project.
Lecrae's 'All Things Work Together' Opening Week Numbers are in in News In 2015, Lecrae's Anomaly shocked the world when it had first week sales of 88,000 units sold, not including streaming. This year's All Things Work Together has fallen way short of that.
Lecrae Talks About Kendrick Lamar, Chance, & Xanax on Reddit AMA in News Lecrae did a Reddit AMA on the Hip-Hop Heads thread board on All Things Work Together’s release date and answered some interesting questions ranging from collaborations to prescription pills.
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Where petitioners who have been residing in New Hampshire under a humanitarian program called “Operation Indonesian Surrender” have moved for a preliminary injunction to stay their removal, the motion should be allowed because 8 U.S.C. §1252(g) is a violation of the Due Process Clause and the Suspension Clause as applied to the plaintiffs. “Petitioners are fifty ...
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HONOLULU (AP) — Maui fire officials say two people have died in a plane crash on Molokai, a Hawaiian island located between Oahu and Maui.
Hawaii News Now reports that the plane crashed Sunday afternoon.
Federal Aviation Administration spokesman Allen Kenitzer says the plane crashed due to “unknown circumstances” while on its way to the Molokai Airport.
Kentizer says at least two people were aboard the plane when it crashed about 4 miles (6 kilometers) west of the airport.
Officials were notified by the Molokai air traffic control tower that communication with the plane was lost.
The Maui Fire Department, Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the crash.
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The Sao Paulo defender has been recalled to the Brazil squad, following the PSG man's injury against Bolivia on Thursday
Rodrigo Caio has received a late call-up ahead of Brazil's final 2018 World Cup qualifier with Chile, replacing Thiago Silva.
The 24-year-old Sao Paulo defender joined the squad in their Friday training session, after tests confirmed a right thigh muscle injury for Silva, sustained in the Selecao's 0-0 draw with Bolivia on Thursday.
In an otherwise chaotic finish to CONMEBOL's qualification cycle, Brazil have already secured a place in Russia next year, leading second-placed Uruguay by 10 points.
Despite his side having already qualified, Brazil coach Tite named a full-strength starting XI in La Paz.
On the other hand, Chile need a win in Sao Paulo, with only two points separating them and seventh-placed Paraguay.
YOUNGSTOWN — Jesse McClain, Holocaust education specialist with the Youngstown Area Jewish Federation, will discuss the lives of local Holocaust survivors Henry Kinast and Bill Veigh at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the main branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County at Wick and Rayen avenues.
Kinast – who grew up in Lodz, Poland, and spent time in the Buchenwald concentration camp before moving to Youngstown in 1955 – will be in attendance.
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Facebook Inc. confronted an intensifying crisis as political leaders in the U.S. and Europe called for aggressive inquiries into whether the technology giant failed to stop improper access and handling of user data, scrutiny that sent the company’s stock to its biggest decline in four years.
The uproar pushed Facebook’s stock down 6.8% to $172.56 Monday, wiping out about $36 billion in market value as the episode reignited concerns over how Facebook, Alphabet Inc.’s Google and other internet firms handle user data that is...
Srinagar: Pakistani troops on Monday targeted Indian posts at two places along the Line of Control (LoC) in Tangdhar sector of Jammu and Kashmir but there were no casualties.
"Pakistani troops violated ceasefire by firing towards our positions at Chath-Khadi Saidapora and Taad in Tangdhar sector at around 2.20 am," an army official said.
He said the firing lasted for more than an hour but there were no casualties.
This was the second ceasefire violation by the Pakistani troops in north Kashmir in the past 24 hours.
Yesterday, three soldiers were injured in Pakistani firing in Uri sector.
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. businesses stockpiled more goods in December and posted the biggest sales increase in nearly six years.
The Commerce Department says business inventories rose a seasonally adjusted 0.4 percent in December, led by an increase in stockpiles at stores that sell food and beverages. Auto and auto parts dealers reduced inventories 0.6 percent. Furniture and appliance stores also cut back.
Companies also reported a 2 percent monthly sales increase, the best since March 2011.
Manufacturers reported that sales rose 2.2 percent in December. Retailers posted a 1.2 percent gain.
U.S. economic growth was hobbled much of last year by inventory cutbacks. But businesses rebuilt stockpiles in the October-December period, accounting for more than half of fourth-quarter economic growth.
FAIRFIELD, Conn. (AP) — Sean Hoehn and Mario Matasovic scored 16 points apiece and Sacred Heart pulled away early in second half to beat Central Connecticut State 67-54 on Saturday.
Sacred Heart (8-17, 3-9 Northeast Conference) snapped a five-game losing skid, its longest in nearly three years. CCSU (12-13, 5-7) has lost three straight since winning four in a row.
Hoehn made two 3-pointers and had six assists. Matasovic was 6-of-9 shooting and grabbed 10 rebounds. Kinnon LaRose added 11 points and Joseph Lopez 10 for Sacred Heart.
Tyler Kohl had 25 points and 11 rebounds to lead CCSU.
Trailing 30-27 at the break, the Pioneers opened the second half on a 6-0 spurt and led the rest of the way. The Blue Devils pulled to 31-30 with 17:33 remaining, but didn’t get closer while Sacred Heart stretched its lead to 58-45 with four minutes left.
They’ve been hands-on for the London Food Bank for 30 years at London District Christian secondary school.
Fresh off March break, students rolled up their sleeves and folded 120,000 bags on Monday so they can be inserted in The Free Press for the annual spring food drive for the London Food Bank.
Students at the school have been doing that job since 1988, says food bank co-director Jane Roy.
Teacher Henry Lammers said all 250 students take part and they have perfected the system over the years, so the job takes only just over an hour.
This year’s spring food drive kicks off on Thursday and goes until April 2. The donation bags will in The Free Press on Friday. Bags with donations can be dropped off at grocery stores and fire halls.
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BELFAST, Maine — A Maine woman who told jurors that she drank multiple shots of liquor and smoked marijuana the night of her infant son’s death is due to be sentenced this week.
Thirty-two-year-old Miranda Hopkins will appear in court on Wednesday in Belfast. She was convicted last month of manslaughter, centralmaine.com reported
The Troy resident says she doesn’t know how 7-week-old Jaxson died in January, but she previously told police that one of her two autistic sons may have been responsible.
Police say Hopkins had been drinking whiskey and told investigators that she must have “blacked out.” She said she woke up to find her baby cold and “beat to hell.” The baby’s cause of death was listed as blunt force head injuries.
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AMERICANS might want to brace themselves for political arguments about the "reciprocal tax", the "matching tax" or the "mirror tax".
But if President Donald Trump has anything to say about it, they won't be hearing much more about the "border-adjusted tax" (BAT).
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ALPINE, N.J. -- A Mcgrath Drive home in Alpine is listed on Zillow for $2.45 million.
Located in enclave Glen Goin, the custom-built house is set on an acre of land with a circular driveway. It offers a masonry stucco exterior with Spanish tile roof and blue sone patios.
The interior features a 2 story entrance foyer with circular staircase, high ceilings with detailed moldings throughout.
The center hall colonial is complete with banquet dining room, elegant living room and a great room with fireplace overlooking the private manicured grounds.
It has a luxurious first floor master suite with fitted closets and designer bathroom. The second level has a second master bedroom and bath, along with two additional bedrooms with full baths.
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CHELMSFORD, MA (WHDH) - Emergency crews are searching for a person who went missing in the Merrimack River in Chelmsford Sunday night.
Local and state police, along with fire crews, searched into the early morning hours for a boater who went missing.
Boats scoured the water while a helicopter searched from above, but nothing was apparently found.
Two jet skis were taken away from the scene.
The Chelmsford fire chief says the search is set to resume this morning.
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BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut zoo is welcoming the addition of two tiger cubs.
Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport said Monday that its 10-year-old Amur tiger, Changbai, gave birth Nov. 25 to four tiger cubs, but only two survived. The surviving female cubs were taken from Changbai when she showed no interest in taking care of them.
The 2-week-old cubs are in seclusion in the zoo hospital. Staff is hand-feeding the cubs five times a day.
The zoo says one of the four kittens had been found unresponsive after birth and a second kitten died later that night.
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Director Gregg Dancho says every possible effort was being made to help the kittens survive.
The zoo says Amur tigers, also known as Siberian tigers, are very rare.
Not everyone seems to have gotten the memo that Bruce Weber is in the #MeToo doghouse. Or maybe the French just don’t care.
Azzedine Alaïa died last year, but Alaïa the fashion house is hosting a book party June 20 for “Azzedine, Bruce, Joe” at its Paris headquarters.
Weber will be there, according to the invite, as well as stylist Joe McKenna, to sign copies of the 50-euro tome.
The babushka-wearing photographer was accused earlier this year of groping male models and was banned by Condé Nast, as were fotogs Mario Testino and Terry Richardson.
All three men have denied the allegations of sexual misconduct made against them.
“With Azzedine gone, there’s no one to take the heat, I suppose,” one fashionista told me. “So why not go for it?”
Reps for Weber and Alaïa didn’t get back to me.
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Crisis-wracked commodity trader Noble Group said on Friday said proposed agreements to sell four dry bulk carrier vessels have fallen through after the buyers failed to get approval from their boards for the deals by Thursday.
Noble estimated it would have received net proceeds of about $30 million if the vessels had been sold, after repayment of mortgages associated with the ships and other costs.
“Noble Group wishes to update that the vessels are, in the current market, profit generating and cash flow positive,” it said in a statement. The vessels were still available for sale and the company has started discussions with interested third parties, it added.
The proposed disposal of the vessels is a part of the company’s debt reduction plans. This week, Noble proposed a deal under which existing shareholders’ equity would be nearly wiped out, while the restructured company would have much lower debt.
NC A London plane to Shanghai with 186 aboard makes emergency landing in Siberia
The China Eastern Airlines airbus A330-300 requested permission to land in Krasnoyarsk after an alarm indicated a fault in the aircraft's right side engine. There were 13 crew on the plane.
Technicians are now checking the plane Spokesman for Yemelyanovo airport
A spokesman for Yemelyanovo airport, Krasnoyarsk reported: "Technicians are now checking the plane. "Passengers are in the transfer hall. "If the cause is not resolved, an extra aircraft will be sent for them."
NC The China Eastern Airlines plane equested permission to land after an engine alarm appeared
Alex Jones talks with author and businessman Robert Kiyosaki about the economy and why he is terrified for Americans.
After missing out on their opportunity to sweep the San Antonio Spurs, the Golden State Warriors get a second chance to wrap up this NBA Western Conference first-round series
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Mesquite Fire & Rescue submits the following call statistics for the week of 2/6/17 through 2/12/2017:
Total Calls for Service: 62*
911 Transports: 26
Non-Transports: 16
Inter-facility Transports: 15
Fire Related Incidents: 5
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2/8/2017
A-Shift performed Fire Drills at all 3 Mesquite Public Schools.
Non-Transports include: Patient refusals, lift assists, patient deceased at scene, no patient found, no incident found, Incidents handled by other agencies.
*Call totals do not always add up to the Total Calls for Service due to multiple patients/incident types at a single incident.
Smith cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Buffalo on Monday, Mike Wilner of Sportsnet 590 The Fan reports.
Smith compiled a 5.40 ERA and 1.60 WHIP through five major-league innings before being cast off the 40-man roster over the weekend. He'll head back to Buffalo -- where he owns a 4.26 ERA and 20:3 K:BB through 25.1 innings this season -- to continue to serve as organizational bullpen depth.
Former Texas Longhorns center Mo Bamba, who stands 6-foot-11 with a 7-foot, 10-inch wingspan, is expected to selected early in the 2018 NBA Draft next month. Gregory Payan AP
Poland's Foreign Ministry says the nation's permanent representative to the European Union has stepped down and the resignation has been accepted.
Foreign Minister Witold Waszczykowski said Friday that Jaroslaw Starzyk, 54, had submitted his resignation for "personal reasons." The ministry later said the resignation was accepted, giving no other details.
But the Onet.pl news portal said documents suggesting that Starzyk could have collaborated with communist-era intelligence were found in archives. The portal said Starzyk had concealed the fact of collaboration.
Under Polish law, officials to state offices must declare any communist-era collaboration and anyone caught lying is subject to being dismissed.
Starzyk was appointed in February 2016 by the ruling Law and Justice party, which has vowed to eliminate vestiges of communism from state bodies.
Lebanon's police say they have detained a Syrian citizen who was a military commander with the Islamic State group in the central Syrian province of Homs.
The Internal Security Forces said in a statement Tuesday that the man was detained earlier this month in the northern town of Zgharta after entering Lebanon illegally from Syria.
It identified him as a Syrian citizen born in 1982 without giving his name.
The statement said the IS fighter confessed to being "a military cadre" who took part in many battles in Syria including the capture of the historic town of Palmyra that the extremists held for months and destroyed some of its invaluable archaeological sites.
IS carried out many deadly attacks in Lebanon in recent years that left scores dead.
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Finland is testing out a meatless burger.
The chain is testing a vegan burger, called the McVegan, at select locations in Tampere, Finland according to Food and Wine. It is available for a limited time from October 4th to November 21st. If the test is successful, there is a possibility the new item can be added to menus worldwide.
PARKLAND, Fla. — Authorities say the brother of the teen charged with killing 17 people at a Florida school has been arrested for trespassing at the same school.
The report says the teen was found riding his skateboard at the school though he had received prior warnings from school officials to stay away from the campus. The report adds that Zachary Cruz told the arresting deputy that he was there to "reflect on the school shooting and to soak it in."
WASHINGTON, March 19 (Reuters) - Four current or former Venezuelan government officials were added on Monday to a list of people sanctioned by the U.S. government for their role in the current political crisis in the country, the U.S. Treasury said in a statement.
The sanctioned individuals included Willian Antonio Contreras, vice minister of internal commerce, and Nelson Reinaldo Lepaje Salazar, acting head of the office of the national treasury, the statement said.
Also targeted were Americo Alex Mata Garcia, an alternate director on the board of directors of the National Bank of Housing and Habitat, and Carlos Alberto Rotondaro Cova, former president of the board of the Venezuelan Institute of Social Security, the Treasury said.
(Reporting by David Alexander Editing by Leslie Adler)
"[They're] embarrassed by your product,” Rupert Murdoch said of USA Network’s handling of the pro wrestling promotion before offering $1.025 billion over five years for 'Smackdown' while NBC will pay $265 million to retain Monday showcase 'Raw.'
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Fly Factory is based in Blantyre, Malawi and it serves as a full entertainment that focuses on what’s really important: investing in music and promoting talented artists that create various forms of music. Influenced by a fusion of genres, the label’s main objective is to level the Malawian music plane with an …
Odor went 2-for-4 with a double in Sunday's 2-1 loss to the Astros.
Odor's two hits equaled his total from the Rangers' previous nine games combined, during which he needed 31 at-bats to achieve the feat. The second baseman's homer barrage to conclude July seemed to signal a breakthrough from his season-long slumber, but a rough start to August has halted his momentum and squelched most hope fantasy owners had of Odor bouncing back in the second half.
Ryan Reynolds has issued a statement in light of the tragedy surrounding Deadpool 2. Earlier today, it was announced that a stunt driver lost her life while attempting a stunt on the film's Vancouver set.
According to Deadline, the victim has since been identified as Joi "SJ" Harris, who was the first female, African-American professional road racer. Witnesses claim Harris was performing a motorcycle-stunt sequence when she lost control of the bike and crashed through a glass window. She was not wearing a helmet.
Deadpool star Reynolds expressed his condolences via Twitter. He wrote: "Tragically, we lost a member of our crew while filming Deadpool. We're heartbroken, shocked, and devastated... but recognize nothing can come close to the grief and inexplicable pain her family and loved ones must have in this moment."
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Reynolds' statement continued: "My heart pours out to them—along with each and every person she touched in this world."
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Courtney Williams scored 22 points, Jonquel Jones had 19 points and 12 rebounds, and Connecticut beat the New York Liberty 96-76 on Wednesday night for the Sun’s first win in the series since 2014.
Jones has four double-doubles in her last five games, averaging 17 points and 14.8 rebounds during the span.
Connecticut raced out to a 24-12 lead and never trailed. Williams scored 15 points in the first half as the Sun built a 45-32 lead and Rachel Banham’s back-to-back 3-pointers to open the fourth quarter made it 80-56.
Alyssa Thomas scored 18 points, and Jasmine Thomas added 14 points and a season-high eight assists for Connecticut (4-5).
Tina Charles picked up her second foul with 4:46 left in the first quarter, had seven points at halftime, and finished with 17 for New York (6-4). Shavonte Zellous scored 16 points, including eight of the Liberty’s first 13.
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The Ministry of Defence has confirmed it is aware of an incident
The incident occurred at Castlemartin training facility in Pembrokeshire - an area of land used for tank training exercises by the Royal Armoured Corps.
Emergency services were called to the scene at around 3.30pm, a police spokesman confirmed.
Meanwhile, a Ministry of Defence (MoD) spokeswoman said: "We are aware of an incident at Castlemartin Ranges.
"My understanding is that there are casualties. As I understand it people have been injured."
ALAMEDA, Calif. — The Oakland Raiders have signed quarterback Garrett Gilbert to the practice squad ahead of their first playoff game in 14 years.
Agent Leigh Steinberg announced the move on his Twitter account Monday. Gilbert spent time on the Raiders practice squad last season and was cut by the team in the off-season.
The Raiders were seeking a quarterback familiar with their offence with starter Derek Carr sidelined with a broken leg and backup Matt McGloin's status in question with an injured left shoulder. That leaves rookie Connor Cook as the only healthy quarterback under contract.
Oakland (12-4) opens the post-season Saturday at AFC South champion Houston (9-7).
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Security measures heightened in major Turkish cities, with police barring traffic leading up to key squares.
A gunman opened fire on New Year's Eve revellers at a packed nightclub on the shores of Istanbul's Bosphorus waterway on Sunday killing at least 39 people, including many foreigners.
The gunman escaped after the massacre.
Authorities have initiated a massive security operation to track down the assailant and his conspirators in the city.
The gunman killed a policeman and another man outside the Reina club in the early hours of 2017 before entering and firing with an automatic rifle at partygoers inside.
The killings plunged the city in mourning.
Britain will not pay its agreed £39 billion bill to leave the European Union if a trade deal cannot be agreed, Theresa May has told her MPs.
The Prime Minister said in a letter to her parliamentary party: “The Government has said that we are a country that honours its obligations, and that is what we will do.
“We have agreed a fair settlement of commitments we have made while a member of the EU, in the spirit of our future partnership.
“It depends upon a broader agreement being reached – as I have said, nothing is agreed until everything is agreed – so if there is no agreement then our offer also falls away.”
Mrs May also made clear that the final estimate – currently £35bn to £39bn – was far below the £50bn bill agreed with the European Commission.
By Pat VerSteeg — The Roger Mills Chamber met this past Thursday at the Cheyenne Methodist Church and the members heard an interesting program about health and wellness in Oklahoma. The speakers, Steve Berry and Marsha Sanders, of the Western Oklahoma Wellness Initiative (WOWI) explained that wellness is about making the right choice, and that simple lifestyle changes can have a great impact in improving health.
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When Nicole Hamilton created Homeownering.com, the serial homeowner and tech entrepreneur had steam coming out of her ears over a real estate and mortgage industry paradox.Nicole HamiltonIn the pie chart of homebuyer market share, single women claim a slice that’s more than double the size of their male counterparts', but they tend to get an inferior deal on their mortgage despite better payment track records.Indeed, the National Association of Realtors revealed that single females made up 17 percent of buyers in 2016 -- that equates to one million homes -- compared to the 7 percent attributed to single male buyers."That's not a niche; that's a majority," Hamilton said, adding that this group is to be taken seriously."I felt it was a shame that a lot of women are out there looking to buy homes and yet get the worst deal."Hamilton has set up Homeownering.com for women homeowners and buyer hopefuls to better equip them with information and mortgage tools whil...
The Crown has finished calling witnesses in the trial of an alleged Winnipeg letter bomber.
Guido Amsel has pleaded not guilty to five counts of attempted murder and to various explosives-related charges.
He is accused of sending letter bombs to his former wife in 2013 and to two Winnipeg law offices where, in one case, a lawyer was seriously injured and lost a hand in July 2015.
The Crown is arguing the trial judge should be allowed to draw links between the various incidents.
The defence is arguing the incidents should be examined separately.
The judge is expected to rule on the issue Tuesday.
It’s not clear if the defence will call any witnesses.
Today's Table Hopping giveaway is a pair of tickets to the eighth annual timesunion.com/Table Hopping Mac-n-Cheese Bowl. It scheduled for Saturday at Marcelle Athletic Complex at Siena College in Loudonville.
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Aug 14 (Reuters) - Ituran Location And Control Ltd:
* Ituran to expand into the Indian market
* Signing of joint venture agreement for sale of telematics products and services to Indian automotive industry
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Cpl. Timothy Dykes, a field radio operator with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, passes a box to Cpl. Ryan Fratto, a field radio operator with SPMAGTF-CR-AF, at a soup kitchen in Catania, Italy, Dec. 29, 2016. Marines and sailors volunteered their time to help clean up the area and serve food during the holiday season. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexander Mitchell/released)
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A former government contractor accused of stealing reams of top secret government documents has pleaded not guilty.
Harold T. Martin was arraigned in U.S. District Court in Baltimore on Tuesday.
A federal grand jury indicted Martin last week on 20 counts of willful retention of national defense information. Each count carries a possible 10-year prison term.
Martin, who worked for seven private firms, is accused of stealing top secret and classified documents from the National Security Agency and other government agencies over a span of 20 years, and keeping them in his home, car and an outdoor shed.
Prosecutors on Tuesday said they believe a trial would take between three and four weeks.
Former Eaton High School standout football player Austin Ekeler played on special teams for the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday night during the team's preseason matchup with the Seattle Seahawks.
Ekeler, who played running back at Western Colorado State University and was picked up as an undrafted free agent by the Chargers this year, returned a kick 20 yards late in the fourth quarter.
Ekeler was slotted in at running back for the Chargers in just the final few minutes. He caught an 8-yard pass in the final minute, his only target of the game.
The Chargers' next preseason game is at 6 p.m. Sunday against the New Orleans Saints.
President Trump commemorates Hispanic Heritage Month with an event at the White House. Over 200 Hispanic business, community, and faith leaders from across the country have been invited to attend the event.
The event is expected to begin at 12:30 p.m. ET
Passengers cling to sinking ferry off Indonesia
At least 29 people died and dozens were missing after a vehicle ferry sank off the Indonesian island of Sulawesi.
The second poster of one of the most-awaited movie ‘Indu Sarkar’ was released on Wednesday. Directed by Madhur Bhandarkar, the movie features Neil Nitin Mukhesh and Supriya Vinod.
The poster that has been shared by Neil Nitin Mukesh has left us smitten. Neil who plays the role of Sanjay Gandhi shares an uncanny resemblance to his character.
Neil shared the picture on Twitter with the caption, “In my most daring character portrayed on screen ever.”
Indu Sarkar which is based on the Emergency, a 21-year-month long period from 1975 to 1977 when Prime Minister Indira Gandhi declared state of emergency across the country.
‘Indu Sarkar’ which also features Supriya Vinod, Anupam Kher and Tota Roy Chowdhury in prominent roles is scheduled to release on July 28.
From style to stage it was another successful year at Coachella.
Last night, Kendrick followed in the footsteps of previous headliners for the first two days, Radiohead and Lady Gaga and closed the festival with style.
But there was one little guy who outshone them all - Max Nilsson.
The youngster was captured rocking out to Migos and Drake on his dad’s shoulders and we all sorts of jealous.
(Note: contains NSFW language)
He also popped up at Future’s set, dabbing like there was no tomorrow.
Max = 1, Coachella = 0.
Over to you, Ellen.
FC Dallas starts their defense as reigning Open Cup champions tonight as they welcome the Tulsa Roughnecks to SMU. Kick off is at 7pm at Westcott Field .
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The Students Union Government, SUG, of the Polytechnic of Ibadan, has alleged police brutality of eleven students of the institution who were arrested by the Oyo State Police Command on Tuesday.
The Oyo State Police had reportedly claimed that the students assaulted the police, breaching public peace and invaded its headquarters.
But the President of the SUG, Comrade Oluwadamilola Peter Edema, yesterday refuted the allegations.
Edema recounted their one night ordeal in an interview with DAILY POST on Monday at the SUG Building of the institution, saying the students never assaulted the police.
However, images obtained by DAILY POST have shown how the students were brutalized by the police.
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LIVE: The Curtain Rises at the Fargo Film Festival
Films run from Tuesday, March 20th through Saturday, March 24th
Matt Olien with the Fargo Film Festival joins Adam to talk about the 18th annual festival this week.
He tells us about some of the films that will screen this week, including Oscar-nominated films.
There will also be Q & A sessions with actors and other filmmakers.
Films run from Tuesday, March 20th through Saturday, March 24th.
You can find more info about the schedule and tickets by clicking here.
SYDNEY – A hotel valet had a lucky escape – but the luxury sports car he was trying to park did not.
Australian media say the valet drove the soft-top Porsche Carrera under another vehicle Thursday outside the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Sydney.
Emergency workers cut the driver out from the Porsche as a crowd watched.
Matthew Talbot, the hotel’s director of sales and marketing, told the Australian Broadcasting Corp. the valet was “embarrassed and a little bit shocked” but was OK.
The larger vehicle was propped up and its wheels were anchored while the vehicles were separated. The black Porsche, its hood and front bumper crunched and dented, was then backed onto a tow truck.
Witness Jonathan Bayle said he thought a television show or movie was being shot.
The hotel said in a statement it was investigating.
Director Sammy Kay Smith, from Spring Hill in Massillon was a guest on the Gary Rivers Show on Monday. Smith talked about the upcoming performance at Spring Hill. Joining her was Duane Dodson, who portrays Pastor Ross, a conductor who was once a slave himself, and Dan Biddle, who plays a slave catcher in the program.
Sammy Kay from Spring Hill Historic Home comes into the News Talk 1480 WHBC studio to talk with Gary Rivers about their upcoming performance called the Underground Railroad Experience on Saturday August 19th. Hear show #podcasts at WHBC.com Posted by News-Talk 1480 WHBC on Monday, August 14, 2017
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Police are investigating a two-vehicle crash Thursday in the Northland that sent money flying across the highway.
It happened just before noon along eastbound 152-Highway, just feet before the Shoal Creek Parkway intersection.
Police say a Brink’s truck was stopped when a black pickup truck slammed into the back of it. The Brink’s truck busted open and sent money onto the highway.
The driver of the black pickup truck was taken to the hospital with serious injuries.
Traffic is backed up along eastbound 152-Highway to North Brighton Avenue. If you can, avoid the area.
Police initially told FOX4 the driver of the pickup truck died, but they now say he has serious injuries.
Traffic backed up along Old Dewdney Trunk Road and Lougheed Highway early this morning following an accident involving a police cruiser.
Ridge Meadows RCMP say that at about 3:50 a.m., police were responding to a driving complaint when the crash happened between the police vehicle and another car. But after the crash, the driver of the other car drove away.
The officer involved was taken to hospital and treated for minor injuries. The nature of the call, the collison and the suspect vehicle are currently under investigation.
The congestion cleared though at about 6:30 a.m.
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A 31-year-old man was hospitalized after sustaining multiple stab wounds to the upper body during an early morning altercation at a downtown hotel.
Police received a call around 4:00 a.m. and arrived on-scene at Le Windsor hotel on Peel St., where a hotel room party reportedly degenerated into an argument between several party guests.
Police confirm that a few arrests were made, though they are unsure of the suspects' relation to the incident. Witnesses will be questioned.
The victim's condition is still unknown, though police say he is uncooperative.
Janet Jackson’s son Eissa just made his Instagram debut.
He is 14 weeks old now.
My baby and me after nap time. A post shared by Janet Jackson (@janetjackson) on Apr 14, 2017 at 6:17pm PDT
Janet and the baby’s father, Wissam Al Mana decided to separate soon after he was born. According to People, they decided to end their relationship because “the cultural differences between [Jackson] and Wissam became even more obvious [after Eissa arrived]. They come from very different worlds.”
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The Prince of Darkness insists he's not retiring, but this will be his last extended tour.
The 69-year-old tells Rolling Stone that this will be his last world tour, again. Back in the 90's, Ozzy said he was retiring with the 'No More Tours' tour, so this tour is named the 'No More Tours 2' tour which ironically will take 2 years to finish.
We can expect to hear "Paranoid," ''Crazy Train," ''Mama, I'm Coming Home,'' "No More Tears," and [Bark at the Moon's] "Waiting for Darkness" which Ozzy says he's never done on stage.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and Grammy winner will play at the at the Lakeview Amphitheater in Syracuse Saturday, Sept. 1 with opener Stone Sour. Syracuse.com says tickets go on sale Feb. 17 at 10 a.m. through Live Nation, Ticketmaster, the Box Office at Oncenter or by phone at 1-800-745-3000. Prices range from $29.50 for lawn seats to $59.50, $99.50, $125 and $250 for the pavilion; additional fees may apply.
Prosecutors are butting out of an alleged headbutt from Justin Bieber.
The “Sorry” singer won’t face charges for allegedly headbutting a party-crasher at a pre-Grammy shindig at Serafina Sunset in February, TMZ reports.
Law enforcement sources told the site Bieber’s attorneys wouldn’t let him speak to the L.A. County Sheriff’s Dept.
The 22-year-old crooner’s alleged victim also wouldn’t speak to authorities, leading them to close the investigation.
At the time, a source told Page Six, “[Bieber] was co-hosting a party for [music producer] Poo Bear and a rogue party crasher kept trying to get in. The party crasher was causing some beef and called the cops.”
A rep for the eatery told us, “We can assure you that nobody from our staff was involved, nor did we call the police. We always have pleasant experiences with Mr. Bieber whenever he comes to Serafina. He is usually a doll.”
The rep also noted that they reviewed security footage of the evening, adding, “There was nothing that implicates Justin.”
For almost four years, from Jan 2010 to late 2013, I would write a column every Monday called MBA Mondays where I tried to cover the basics of a business education here at AVC.
There are roughly 200 posts in total that I wrote during the time this weekly series was active.
Since many regular readers have shown up since then and may not know about MBA Mondays, I thought I would let all the new readers know about it.
You can see the entire MBA Mondays archive here.
There is a lot of good stuff in there.
Here are the links featured on MORE Good Day Oregon on Monday, March 13:
The man behind the now closed restaurant Muselet recently put his talents to use and created a series of Pinoy Pop-Up events at local venues around Portland. Each pop-up event features a combination of Oregon wine, European wine and Filipino cuisine. MORE’s Molly Riehl stopped by Viola Wine Cellars over the weekend to check out what the pop-up has to offer. Another Pinoy Pop-up will take place on March 26 at Oregon Wines on Broadway. To learn more, visit Muselet Restaurant & Wine Bar’s Facebook page.
St. Patrick’s Day is only a few days away and Monica Metz was channeling her Irish heritage on MORE Good Day Oregon with her Shamrock Shake 2.0. She says the frozen treat is a spinoff of a McDonald’s shake she loved when she was a child. The Shamrock Shake involves a yummy dose of mint and dark chocolate. To see the full recipe, visit MonicaMetz.com.
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In a bid to interest younger clients to whom it can eventually offer more services, Morgan Stanley has launched Access Investing, a robo-advisory product. Built on the same software chassis used by the firm’s investment advisors, the system takes a customer through the portfolio-creation process, defining goals and assessing risks.
“We want to attract clients earlier in the process, and then graduate them to the appropriate services as their needs become more complex,” says Naureen Hassan, chief digital officer of Morgan...
As far as devastating life events go, divorce ranks no. 2, second only to the death of a loved one. As a result, it is typically a very emotional experience, and certainly isn’t the time for others to be intrusive and opportunistic. Of course, this doesn’t negate the fact that a real estate agent (along with an attorney and possibly a therapist) will play an important role in the transition process when it does come time to cut ties with a spouse. According to the CDC, there are more than 800,000 divorces every year in the U.S. Moreover, a recent study by the Pew Research Center found that the divorce rate among adults 50 and over "has roughly doubled" since the 1990s. So how do you tap into this market without appearing insensitive? Start by developing a strategy that accounts for the unique circumstances these prospective buyers and sellers are facing, and cautiously approve all marketing to avoid missteps. You will want to opt for a soft, indirect approach, as these ...
Officials with the United States Coast Guard were on hand Thursday as federal, state, and local law enforcement took part in some training drills on the Ohio River.
"It's for us to get together, show everybody our resources, get familiar with the bomb squad and the boat operator," said Conservation Officer Dwane Englert. "The bomb squad people have to have the confidence that the boat operator is going to be able to get them there safely."
Day two started with a safety briefing. Then first responders went into the water for practice focusing on boat tactics and emergency response procedures.
"The main focus and the reason why we are here is to keep working on our boat operation skills," said Englert.
We're told the training wouldn't be possible without Evansville Marine Services, which provided the vessel for crews to train.
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Today Is A Chance To Celebrate Being An American A couple of Morning Edition producers asked people visiting the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., what it means to be an American.
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One of the four people injured in a shooting in Kensington Market on Sunday night has died, police confirmed on Wednesday.
Gunfire rang out in the area of College Street and Augusta Avenue at around 10:30 p.m. and when emergency crews arrived on scene, four people were located with injuries.
One victim, who is believed to be a man in his 20s, suffered multiple gunshot wounds and was taken to a Toronto trauma centre for treatment.
Another victim suffered serious injuries and two others sustained less severe injuries, according to paramedics.
Officers confirmed Wednesday that one of the four victims died of their injuries in hospital.
Detailed suspect information has not been provided but police previously said that as many as four suspects were seen fleeing the area at the time.
Officers were spotted canvassing the neighbourhood for witnesses on Monday morning.
The death marks Toronto’s 52nd homicide of 2018.
Cellphone footage filmed in the United States shows the driver of an Aston Martin Vantage Roadster attempting to show off for a small crowd. Attempting, of course, is the operative word here…
The incident took place in a suburb in Oakland.
With plenty of people (and cellphone cameras) looking on, the driver hits the loud pedal, but soon loses control of the roadster, sending it into a slide … and straight up a pavement.
Watch the video above, but be warned that it contains some strong language.
How To Serve Your Blind Client Effectively
Law360, New York (February 2, 2018, 1:48 PM EST) -- During the Perkins School for the Blind annual fundraising gala, Perkins Possibilities 2016, we witnessed the launch of the powerful social change campaign called BlindNewWorld. The campaign aims to help the sighted population break down barriers to blind inclusion like discomfort and fear and create a more blind-friendly world.
This got us thinking: How can we do a better job of taking the needs of clients who are blind or visually impaired into account when designing our estate planning services? We came up with three ideas...
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Elliot Meyer savored every sip of Apopka Hop Pale Ale, a craft beer brewed with plants some people think can revive the region's struggling greenhouses. Meyer, 36, a beer enthusiast in Apopka, drove to First Magnitude Brewing in Gainesville earlier this month for a taste of the ale, the first made with only Florida-grown hops.
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WASHINGTON (AP) - Congressional Democrats are starting to send thousands of dollars in contributions to charity, hoping to distance themselves from disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein.
The nonpartisan Center for Responsive Politics says Weinstein and his family have given candidates and political groups more than $1.4 million since the 1992 election. Nearly all has gone to Democrats and their allies.
Several Democrats have announced plans to donate money to charities, including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and two possible presidential candidates, Sens. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and Kirsten Gillibrand of New York.
Republican Party Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel says "returning this dirty money should be a no-brainer."
The New York Times reported Thursday that the 65-year-old film executive has reached legal settlements with at least eight women over alleged sexual harassment.
“xXx: Return of Xander Cage” director DJ Caruso is planning to shoot a Bollywood style dance number with Deepika Padukone for the upcoming instalment of the franchise.
The director had confirmed last year that Deepika will return in the next instalment of the “xXx” franchise, alongside Hollywood action star Vin Diesel.
“I want to end ‘xXx 4’ with a Bollywood dance song. Led of course by @deepikapadukone. Lungi Dance? Something new?” Caruso tweeted.
One of the fans of the 32-year-old Indian star, who made her Hollywood debut with “xXx: Return of Xander Cage”, asked the director if the song will be part of the end credits and he replied with a “yes”.
The upcoming film will mark Deepika’s second Hollywood project.
Facebook co-founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg said in a post on his social media network that while he once questioned his Jewish upbringing, he now believes that “religion is very important.”
The post came after he wished his followers a “Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah” on Dec. 25, according to reports over the weekend.
Zuckerberg once identified himself as an atheist.
skip - Mark Zuckerberg was celebrating Christmas.
In response to a comment asking, “But aren’t you an atheist?” Zuckerberg replied: “No. I was raised Jewish and then I went through a period where I questioned things, but now I believe religion is very important.”
Zuckerberg’s wife, Priscilla Chan, practices Buddhism. The couple met with Pope Francis at the Vatican last summer.
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The Edmonton Eskimos acquired defensive lineman Jake Ceresna from the Ottawa Redblacks on Friday.
Ottawa received defensive lineman Odell Willis, who the Redblacks then traded to the B.C. Lions for a fourth round pick in the 2018 draft and a player off the Lions' negotiation list.
Ceresna played 14 games in his first CFL season last year, recording 18 tackles and two quarterback sacks for Ottawa.
Ceresna spent time with the New York Jets in the NFL before starting his CFL career.
Willis had 22 tackles and eight quarterback sacks for Edmonton last season.
The protesters held that mining firms were damaging the environment and destroying the traditional places of worship of the local tribal communities. Photo: Bloomberg
Gadchiroli: Hundreds of gram sabha members of Etapalli taluka on Monday held a protest march to the sub-divisional office (SDO) in Gadchiroli, demanding that mining rights given to various private firms in the area be revoked.
The protesters held that these firms were damaging the environment and destroying the traditional places of worship of the local tribal communities. The protesters demanded that the government implement the provisions of the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act 1996 or PESA and the Forest Rights Act effectively.
The protesters submitted a memorandum of their demands addressed to the governor to the SDO.
Two men stabbed in fight at Palatine apartment
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Palatine police are investigating what happened at an apartment on the 1300 block of East Wyndham Circle late Sunday that left two men with stab wounds.
One man is in custody in relation to what police are calling a domestic fight, authorities said.
Officers responding to a 9-1-1 call from the apartment just after 10 p.m. Sunday found the two victims, Cmdr. Craig Lesselyoung said Monday. "It seems it was an argument amongst people and we are still trying to determine who did what," Lesselyoung said. "This was isolated to that apartment complex."
The Palatine Fire Department rushed the stabbing victims to Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge. One was treated and released, while the other remains hospitalized in stable condition.
Lesselyoung said police will release more information as soon as it is available.
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In the homily, Fr. Dismas, OP, speaks on how the Resurrection allows us to conquer not just death, but something we sometimes fear more than death -- shame.
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Lil Win and Odehyie Ba
Fellow musician, OdehyieBa, who until recently was part of Lil Win camp, has accused Lil Win’s camp of threatening his life. He was featured on Lil Win’s popular song “Ladder”.
OdehyieBa indicated that he is the one who wrote compose dthe song “Ladder”, but was not rewarded for his work. He further alleged that Lil Win often goes abroad to perform with the song, but has till date failed to give him credit.
He went on to say that he was at a point in time assaulted in a studio, as a result of a number of issues, though he knew nothing about the situation.
He did not end there; he claims that a member of Lil Win’s camp took a video of him, as he slept naked. He claims that the said recording is being used to threaten him.
The last straw, he claimed, was when he asked Lil Win to help him out with a song, a request that was denied.
Tennis star Carol Wozniacki supported Lee as the Spurs tipped off their first round of Playoffs games against the Memphis Grizzlies. Tennis star Carol Wozniacki supported Lee as the Spurs tipped off their first round of Playoffs games against the Memphis Grizzlies.
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Beyonce stunned us at the Grammys with a killer performance, but someone leaked her raw vocals! Was she singing LIVE??
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Former NBC12 anchor Gray Hall opens up about health scare
Former NBC12 anchor Gray Hall opens up about health scare
A clothing company is recalling about 350 sets of children's Christmas pajamas for a possible burn risk.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission says the "One Stop Shop" brand pajamas do not meet federal flammability standards, so children who wear them are at risk for burn injuries.
The recall involves 100 percent cotton, two-piece, long sleeve PJ sets. They were sold in three different styles, Santa Claus, elf, and reindeer.
Call "One Stop Shop" at 888-884-7202 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or email onestopshoplcc1001@outlook.com.
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Liverpool star Mohammed Salah scored set a new club record as they defeated Roma 5-2 in the Champions League quarter final fixture on Tuesday, April 24.
Salah scored two goals in first half and set up two goals as Liverpool to give Liverpool a three goal advantage over Roma going into the second leg.
By scoring the two goals Salah became Liverpool's highest goal scorer in a single Champions League campaign.
play Salah recently won the PFA Player of the Year (PA)
The 2018 PFA Player of the Year now has 43 goals and is within sights of Ian Rush who scored a total of 47 goals which is the highest scored by a Liverpool player in a season.
More to follow..
A controversial decision to cut down a live oak tree in Ocean Springs has a happy twist. Part of that tree on Lovers Lane has been transformed into a piece of art
April 13 Limbach Holdings Inc
* Limbach schedules 2016 fourth quarter financial results and conference call; provides update on 2017 guidance
* Limbach holdings inc - for fy 2017, company is narrowing its range of revenue guidance to between $460 million and $480 million, excluding items
* Limbach holdings inc - reiterates its previously announced fy 2016 financial guidance
* Limbach holdings inc - for fy 2017, adjusted ebitda is expected to be between $18 million and $20 million
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A gunman wielding a rifle opened fire Wednesday on Republican U.S. lawmakers practicing near Washington for a charity baseball game, wounding senior Republican leader Steve Scalise and several others before being fatally shot by police.
Scalise, No. 3 in the House of Representatives Republican leadership, was shot in the hip.
Hodgkinson worked as a home inspector.
His social media presence indicated he was strongly opposed to Republicans, including President Donald Trump.
Trump announced the gunman's death and called Scalise, a 51-year-old Louisiana congressman, a good friend.
There were 20 House members and two senators present, and the shooting lasted about 10 minutes, said Representative Joe Barton of Texas, the Republican team's manager.
Two Capitol police officers at the scene to provide security for the lawmakers engaged the gunman with pistols, Brooks said.
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President Hage Geingob is the only African leader invited to deliver a speech at the United Kingdom's House of Lords next week.
The Namibian speech will be centered around Britain's exit from the European Union.
Geingob will travel to London on Sunday for two days and whilst there he is also expected to meet with Prime Minister, Theresa May.
The Head of State will also hold high-level talks on the sidelines with the Vice-President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
He returns home next Wednesday.
Portland, Or. – California based Imperfect Produce has expanded to Portland. It’s home delivery service begins today. The company says one in five fruits and vegetables grown in the United States goes to waste because they don’t meet the cosmetic standards of grocery stores. Imperfect Produce sells the ugly produce and says it does so at 30-50% below grocery store prices.
The company says it has kept over 5 million pounds of produce from going to waste. Portland general manager Evan Pence says ” coming into Portland will be our first time expanding outside the state of California and we’re really excited to bring it to the Pacific Northwest.”
Raiders quarterback Matt McGloin is taking a beating from the Denver Broncos defense in his first start of the season. McGloin was forced to exit Sunday’s game in the second quarter after taking a vicious hit from Broncos defensive lineman Jared Crick. Crick was flagged for roughing the passer on the play.
@McGloinQB11 had neck muscles massaged on the sideline, to locker room early. Mechanism looked like left AC injury. #raiders pic.twitter.com/W1o4H04HjC — DocFlynn (@jessdeede) January 1, 2017
McGloin, who was 6-for-11 for 21 yards before exiting, is questionable to return. Rookie Connor Cook has taken over at quarterback.
Several of Mid-Michigan's representatives were either at or near the scene of the shooting in Virginia when it happened Wednesday morning. Republican Congressmen John Moolenaar and Mike Bishop were both on that field, practicing with their congressional baseball teammates.
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Nine people were killed and dozens injured when a bus and truck collided early on Wednesday on a busy highway southeast of Kenya’s capital, media reported.
The accident, which resulted in a fireball that incinerated both vehicles, took place near the town of Emali, 125 km southeast of Nairobi, television station NTV reported.
Pictures published by Kenya’s Daily Nation newspaper showed a blackened shell of a truck on its side with wreckage strewn around it.
The injured were taken to a nearby hospital, the Nation reported.
Road accidents kill between 3,000 and 13,000 Kenyans every year, according to the latest statistics on the website of the World Health Organization (WHO).
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Cairo, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Turkish counterpart Tayyip Erdogan will discuss a possible political resolution to the Syrian crisis when they meet, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday.
Peskov said the two leaders would also discuss preparations for the work of the Syrian Congress on National Dialogue -- an event Moscow hopes will bring together the Syrian government and the opposition. (Reporting by Maria Tsvetkova; Writing by Polina Nikolskaya; Editing by Andrew Osborn)
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Deficit of Ukraine's foreign trade in goods up to $336.5 mln in Feb 2017
The deficit of Ukraine's foreign trade in goods in February 2017 was $336.5 million, while in the previous month $86.7 million, the State Statistics Service has said.
According to its data, as a whole in January-February 2017 the deficit was $423.2 million compared to the deficit of $756.1 million for the same period in 2016.
Exports of goods in January-February 2017 amounted to $6.3 billion, imports $6.7 billion. In comparison with January-February 2016 exports increased by 32.7% (by $1.5 billion), imports by 22.1% (by $1.2 billion).
As a result, the coefficient of coverage of imports by exports was 0.94 (in January-February 2016 some 0.86).
The service said foreign trade operations were conducted with partners from 198 countries.
March 29 Ateme SA:
* Fy operating profit 2.2 million euros ($2.37 million) versus loss of 3.0 million euros year ago
* Fy net profit group share 2.2 million euros versus loss of 2.5 million euros year ago
* Hopes to have a 30 percent annual growth in the next two years
* Expects market expansion and a significant growth as of 2018
* Targets double-digit level of operational profitability from 2018 Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ($1 = 0.9301 euros) (Gdynia Newsroom)
I am a building inspector and fire engineer with 30 years’ experience. I’ve overseen numerous projects across London, including new builds and refurbishments, making sure buildings comply with the proper regulations, and post-occupation fire risk assessments. Given my experience, I was shocked by the blaze which engulfed Grenfell Tower in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
At this point in time it’s very hard to tell precisely what went wrong. We don’t know where the fire started and we don’t know how it spread. What we can say for sure is how the building should have performed – and that it definitely did not perform that way. If regulations were followed, what happened at Grenfell Tower should never have been possible, and there are very big question which need to be answered. There are already suggestions that proper planning procedures were not followed.
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Henrico police have arrested a woman in connection with a pursuit and assault.
Officers responded to the 2700 block of Byron Street for a dispute on Sunday. Aleah Maureen Santos, 30, was seen driving recklessly as she left the area, and officers tried to stop her.
Instead, police said she kept going, and a pursuit ensued. Santos was arrested when the pursuit ended at Williamsburg Road and Eanes Lane. Officers then discovered a juvenile was in the car with Santos.
Police said during the arrest process, Santos assaulted two officers, who were not injured.
Santos was charged with driving under the influence, eluding, child endangerment, vandalism, and two counts of assaulting a law enforcement officer.
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* Seaboard Corp says earnings per common share $ 71.84 for three months ended april 1, 2017
* Seaboard Corp says board of directors has authorized and declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.50 per share of its common stock
* Seaboard Corp says qtrly net sales $1,399 million versus. $1,319 million last year Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
A man has been charged with defacing the memorial for murdered comedian Eurydice Dixon. Fellow comedian Andrew Nolch was arrested at his Bulleen home in north east Melbourne The 31-year-old is accused of vandalised the makeshift memorial for Ms Dixon with lewd markings. He claims he did it as an attack on feminism and planned to get caught. Photo: News Corp Australia
A Coast Guard recruit who was training at the Cape May base died of a heart related illness last year. The United States Coast Guard issued a press release saying Aaron Redd of Virginia collapsed during a timed run and died five days later at Cape Regional Medical Center. A report was commissioned following Redd’s death.
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Carson Wentz threw a touchdown pass a few plays after suffering an injury that could ruin a special season for the Philadelphia Eagles, and then stuck around to greet teammates and celebrate a division-clinching victory with them.
It’s always team-first for No. 11.
Two sources familiar with the injury told The Associated Press that doctors believe Wentz tore his left anterior cruciate ligament in a 43-35 comeback win over the Rams on Sunday and will miss the rest of the season and playoffs.
Wentz, a favorite in the NFL MVP race, will have an MRI on Monday to confirm the severity of the injury. Both people spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because they weren’t authorized to release the information.
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After the game, Wentz’s left knee was wrapped in a brace. He was driven in a cart up the tunnel at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and then hobbled to one of the team buses.
CLEVELAND — The leader of a breakaway Amish group in Ohio convicted in hair- and beard-cutting attacks is pushing to get his convictions overturned using arguments already rejected in court.
An attorney for 72-year-old Samuel Mullet Sr. says Mullet's previous lawyer made mistakes during trial and in prior appeals.
In a Monday court filing, prosecutors say there were no errors that amounted to Mullet's rights to due process being violated, and a judge should reject his request.
Defence attorneys say the 2011 hair- and beard-cutting attacks stemmed from family disputes. Prosecutors say the motive was religious, as hair and beards have spiritual significance in the Amish faith.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Monsanto Co:
* YIELD10 BIOSCIENCE INC - ‍GRANTED A NON-EXCLUSIVE RESEARCH LICENSE TO MONSANTO COMPANY TO EVALUATE ITS NOVEL C3003 AND C3004 YIELD TRAITS IN SOYBEAN​
* YIELD10 BIOSCIENCE INC - ‍UNDER LICENSE, MONSANTO PLANS TO RESEARCH BOTH TRAITS WITHIN ITS SOYBEAN PIPELINE AS A STRATEGY TO IMPROVE PLANT YIELDS​ Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
President Donald Trump has threatened in an executive order to strip federal aid from so-called sanctuary cities that harbor undocumented immigrants, meaning some communities in New Jersey could stand to lose millions of dollars. (Read More)
Short naps can help boost your energy after a sleepless night. REUTERS/Kevin Coombs
Trying to make it through the day after a sleepless night can seem impossible. You may be tired, feel achy, or have headaches.
Many Americans experience this on a regular basis, as only 35% of adults report getting the recommended seven hours of sleep each night, according to the American Sleep Association.
Getting more sleep is the obvious remedy to these problems. But in the meantime, there are a few short-term solutions that can help you stay awake throughout the day. Here are 10 ways to boost your energy after a sleepless night.
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – A community event is coming to Westfield is less than two weeks.
Erin Murphy, the communications director with the city of Westfield stopped by WISH-TV to talk about Amigos de Westfield.
Amigos de Westfield is set to take place on Aug. 26 at Asa Bales Park from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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It can start as early as preschool: "If you don't do what I want, I won't be your friend anymore." Relational aggression - using a relationship to get what you want - will be one of several topics author Rachel Simmons will cover at her talk, "Helping Your Child Negotiate Peer Relationships in the Age of Social Media."
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BOSTON — A wounded veteran from Lackawanna County is capturing hearts with his brave gesture during the closing moments of this year’s Boston Marathon.
Army Staff Sergeant Earl Granville of Carbondale can be seen carrying a woman across the finish line in a Facebook video from Boston’s ABC affiliate WCVB. The has been viewed more than one million times.
Granville was on his third deployment to Afghanistan in 2008 when his vehicle was hit by a roadside bomb.
Granville has competed in multiple marathons using a hand bike.
On Monday, he completed the Boston Marathon without a bike.
MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Kansas State is discussing a contract extension for basketball coach Bruce Weber, who was thought to be on the hot seat last season before guiding the Wildcats back to the NCAA Tournament.
University President Richard Myers said during a news conference Monday to introduce new athletic director Gene Taylor that he thought Weber was deserving of an extension. Weber has two years left on a deal that will pay him $2.15 million next season. Weber is 100-68 in five seasons with the Wildcats.
Taylor was hired last week to replace John Currie, who departed for a similar role at Tennessee. It was Currie who hired Weber to replace Frank Martin and subsequently signed him to two contract extensions.
Myers declined to discuss parameters of a contract extension.
CFO Jeff Atwater met with Governor Rick Scott this afternoon to discuss legislative priorities, but Atwater said afterwards that Scott tell him he would take as long as necessary to name Atwater’s successor. Atwater has resigned to take the CFO job at Florida Atlantic University, the same university he once applied for its presidency.
“The positions open now. The opportunity presents itself now. i do wish it was at a later date,, I spend much of my business career associated with the University. As a legislator, helped establish the med school there. My three children went there, so there’s just been an incredibly deep affection” says the CFO.
Atwater says a salary level has not been finalized. He makes 129,00 as CFO.
In Huntington Beach on Wednesday, that meant the annual patriotic parade down Pacific Coast Highway and up Main Street.
An inmate at the Two Rivers Correctional Institution in Umatilla died unexpectedly Saturday, according to the Oregon Department of Corrections.
Just before 9:40 p.m. Saturday, 64-year-old Benjamin Yzaguirre was found unresponsive in his cell. Security and medical staff immediately began life-saving efforts, which were continued by Umatilla emergency medical technicians to no avail.
Yzaguirre was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead just before 11 p.m.
He had been in custody since July of 2015 on one count of rape and one count of sodomy out of Marion County. His expected release date was June 11, 2021.
As with all unanticipated deaths in state prisons, the Oregon State Police Criminal Investigation Division is conducting an investigation.
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Thirty years of Zelda unfold in this event, complete with a stirring cinematic video presentation, synced with the game's sensational soundtracks played live by your BPO and choir. Family four-packs available for $119. $29 children's tickets available in sections A,B and C.
Police found Caleb Arwood with several gunshot wounds behind an alley on Jourolman Avenue in Western Heights. They describe him as a troubled teen with a good heart.
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A major road in Gloucester is blocked after an accident.
Traffic is queuing on A38 Eastern Avenue Eastbound around A4302 Metz Way following a crash at around 8.10am today.
The accident is believed to have happened near the Big Yellow Self Storage facility.
Gloucestershire police have attended the scene. We have approached the force for more details.
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Wacker Chemie AG's new silicones research facility in Ann Arbor, Mich., will focus on needs for its customers in the Americas. Wacker Chemie AG has officially opened its silicone research center in Ann Arbor, Mich., to support its overall business and product development in North America.
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SAO PAULO, March 31 Brazil's renewable power generation company Renova Energia SA will finalize the sale of wind farm Alto Sertao II to the Brazilian unit of AES Corp for about 700 million reais ($223 million) as early as Monday, two people with direct knowledge of the matter said.
The project sale is a condition for Brookfield Asset Management Inc's plan to enter Renova's controlling bloc in a deal valued at about 1 billion reais, said the people, who requested anonymity because the matter remains private.
Renova and the AES unit did not have an immediate comment. Brookfield declined to comment.
($1 = 3.1342 reais) (Reporting by Guillermo Parra-Bernal; Editing by Cynthia Osterman)
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U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron illuminate Memorial Plaza with a large ball rigged with colorful lights at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Dec. 31, 2016. This ball was repaired by four Airmen with the 379th ECES so they could lower it on New Year’s Eve. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cynthia A. Innocenti)
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March 31 Micronet Enertec Technologies Inc -
* Micronet Enertec reports financial results for the 4th quarter and full year ended december 31, 2016
* Q4 revenue $4.2 million versus $6.6 million
* Q4 loss per share $0.48
* Micronet Enertec Technologies Inc - backlog as of end of Q1 2017 at over $14 million
* Micronet Enertec Technologies Inc - spinoff of aerospace & defense business was approved by board of directors
* Micronet Enertec Technologies-"our aerospace & defense business,we believe,is poised to benefit from recent u.s. Pledge of $38 billion in military aid to israel" Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
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Afghan sets self alight at German supermarket warehouse
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BERLIN -- German police say that a 19-year-old Afghan asylum-seeker has suffered serious burns after setting himself on fire at a supermarket warehouse in Bavaria.
Police said that the man poured gasoline over himself and set himself ablaze early Monday in Gaimersheim, a town between Nuremberg and Munich. He had bought the gasoline shortly before at a filling station.
The blaze was extinguished swiftly by other people at the scene, but the man was seriously injured.
The man's motives weren't immediately clear. Police say he was carrying a knife but didn't use it.
WASHINGTON -- DuPont and Chemours will pay nearly US$671 million to settle thousands of lawsuits related to the release of a chemical from a plant in West Virginia more than a decade ago.
Chemours was spun off from DuPont two years ago.
More than 3,500 federal and state lawsuits allege that the DuPont Co. Washington Works plant, near Parkersburg, West Virginia, had dumped perfluorooctanoic acid into the Ohio River, contaminating the local drinking water and causing illness and disease, including cancer. Perfluorooctanoic acid, also known as C8, is used to make Teflon.
DuPont says it will pay half of the settlement and the other half will be paid by The Chemours Co. The settlement covers all pending claims and those in which jury verdicts had been rendered. Both companies deny any wrongdoing.
A two-vehicle accident occurred on Highway 250 near Sumner over the weekend. Seth Flanders of Sumner was driving on 250 when he attempted to turn east onto U.S. 50. Flanders then collided with a 2001 Chevy driven by Billy Hill of Lawrenceville. There were no injuries.
Police: Minot man out on bond found with 122 grams of meth
WILLISTON, N.D. (AP) — Authorities say a man who was out on bond from a drug charge was arrested in northwestern North Dakota after police seized nearly 122 grams of methamphetamine during a traffic stop.
Officials with the Northwest Narcotics Task Force say John Mincey, of Minot, was stopped Saturday in Williams County. A search discovered the meth as well as a loaded handgun and $7,000 in cash.
Mincey is facing four charges, including possession with intent to distribute and felon in possession of a firearm.
Authorities say Mincey is charged in Ward County with possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver and had an active warrant for his arrest in relation to that case.
Court documents do not list an attorney for Mincey.
Colorado county opposes reintroduction of wolves
The Mesa County (Colo.) Commission has urged the federal government in a resolution to follow the recommendations of the Colorado Wildlife Commission, which opposes reintroduction of the gray wolf to Colorado, according to a recent story in The Daily Sentinel.
“These animals are killers,” Commissioner Scott McInnis said in the story. “They have no place in this state.”
According to the story, allowing gray wolves to prowl Colorado’s high country would imperil the small moose population atop Grand Mesa and threaten other game species, the Mesa County Commission said.
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The Amway Center is full of excitement come basketball season when the Orlando Magic hits the court. Established in 1989, we’ve been honored to have big-time players like Shaquille O’Neal, Penny Hardaway, and Patrick Ewing, donning our jerseys. In the past 28 years, the Orlando Magic has participated in 14 NBA playoffs and we couldn’t be bigger fans. But it’s not just about shooting hoops for this team, their efforts in the community include everything from providing relief to those impacted by Hurricane Harvey, to donating backpacks for local youth. It seems the Orlando Magic team keeps giving us reasons to call ourselves fans. And basketball season hasn’t even started yet.
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The Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix winner will challenge for heavyweight gold in the main event of UFC 226, where he'll look to end Stipe Miocic's imperious reign atop of the division.
Should the Louisiana native dethrone Miocic, he'll become only the second fighter in UFC history to hold two titles simultaneously, the first being former featherweight and lightweight champion Conor McGregor.
Victory over Miocic would put Cormier in a difficult position as his team-mate and good friend Velasquez is still keen to reclaim the title, which he's held twice before.
The precarious situation has begged one question: Would Cormier and Velasquez fight one another?
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Uncommon and declining in Santa Barbara County. 😞
I know them from when I was a kid birdwatching in Florida, and have seen them a couple of times in Carp, but not recently.
So I set the alarm and headed up this morning to Farren Road on the other side of Santa Barbara, where a few have been seen lately in an avocado orchard. I didn’t see any, but heard two of them clearly enough to count.
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Book club talk with the author of Bad Singer. Q&A to follow. 7-9 pm. No cover, beer + book $22.
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Girl of the Day: Kourtney Reppert Pennsylvania-born hottie on Instagram, along with her 712k followers. There’s good reason she was once named “Philly’s Hottest Blonde” by a city radio station and was made Jessica Simpson’s stand-in on all her Macy’s commercials.
Kourtney has worked for numerous National and International companies and has been featured in Sports Illustrated, Maxim and Maxim Radio, Fox Sports, Macy’s and Nordstrom’s catalog, Good Morning America, Nightline, Ricky Lake, MTV, The CW, Daily Show, Sunset Tan, and many more. It is no wonder she has become such an active model in her industry.
There is no challenge a woman like Kourtney cannot overcome. She is a multi-tasker who wants to accomplish everything to better her life for herself and son. With a few setbacks, like gaining a stalker in 2012, it has not stopped the fight in Kourtney or her will for moving on and staying positive. We all know unfortunate things happen, but it is how you handle them after you have healed that matters.
DAILY MARKET OUTLOOK
Update Time: 14 Feb 2017 09:00 GMT
USD/JPY - 113.47
Despite dollar's intra-day rise above last Friday's high at 113.86 to 114.17, subsequent retreat suggests the first leg of correction from last Tuesday's low at 111.60 has possibly ended there and choppy trading with downside bias would be seen for marginal weakness.
However, as broad-outlook remains consolidative, support at 112.87 should remain intact and yield another rebound later today.
On the upside, only above 114.17 would revive bullishness for gain towards 114.70/80 but near term loss of momentum would keep price below resistance at 115.38.
Hoping club will have 2018 squad signed and 2018 kits in shop before Christmas. How about? -Home kit - revival of Challenge Cup semi final red shirt with white and green diagonal sash and white and green piping down sleeves, white shortsAway kit - Black shirt with red and green chevron on chest only, black shorts. Red & green socks with both.
DETROIT (AP) — Authorities temporarily closed a stretch of one Detroit freeway to search for shell casings or other evidence in the apparently random shootings of four vehicles last week.
State police Lt. Michael Shaw says Monday likely would be the final day for such a search because snow is expected and snowplows will be clearing the pavement.
About two miles of westbound Interstate 94 on Detroit’s east side was closed late Monday morning. Due to the weather, state police decided not to shut down a stretch of Interstate 96 where two of the shootings occurred.
Authorities have said they believe Thursday’s shootings are linked. A motorist on I-94 was shot in the leg. No one was hurt in the other three vehicles that were shot.
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Find your groove at the Oct. 14 fundraiser in the Cabrillo Pavilion Arts Center
The Community Counseling & Education Center will celebrate 27 years of service to the community with this year’s annual gala fundraiser, Motown Downtown, from 7 to 11 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14 at the Cabrillo Pavilion Arts Center, 1118 E. Cabrillo Blvd. in Santa Barbara.
You and your guests will be “Dancing in the Streets” to the smooth soul sounds of Area 51 and feasting on Opal’s savory spin on soul food.
You’ll also want to “Shop Around” the fantabulous silent auction and enjoy the company of fellow groovers.
Tickets are $75 each or $140 for a duo and $1,250 for a sponsorship. Click here to order online.
The Motown Downtown gala is CCEC’s primary fundraising event for the year.
CCEC, founded in 1984, offers a broad range of bilingual counseling and educational services. It is a pre-eminent training site for graduate students pursuing their counseling hours for licensure.
For more information, click here or call 805.962.3363.
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ABOUT 35,000 people have gathered at the Kings Park State War Memorial in Perth for the Anzac Day dawn service.
Among the dignitaries are West Australian Deputy Premier Roger Cook.
After the service there will be an Aboriginal corroboree and Maori haka performance, and a gunfire breakfast at the Government House Gardens, before the march through the CBD.
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Dec 11 (Reuters) - SISTEMA:
* TOGETHER WITH RUSSIA-CHINA INVESTMENT FUND (RCIF) ANNOUNCE LAUNCH OF OFFERING OF UP TO 8% OF DETSKY MIR ORDINARY SHARES
* 6.3% OF DETSKY MIR SHARES EXPECTED TO BE SOLD BY SISTEMA AND UP TO 1.7% SHARES TO BE SOLD BY RUSSIA-CHINA INVESTMENT FUND
* CREDIT SUISSE SECURITIES (EUROPE) LIMITED AND MORGAN STANLEY & CO. INTERNATIONAL PLC ARE ACTING AS JOINT BOOKRUNNERS IN CONNECTION WITH OFFERING Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: (Gdynia Newsroom)
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Mizzou offensive coordinator Josh Heupel: 'We have a lot more competition than we did a year ago'
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Mizzou coach Barry Odom: 'I like the progress that this team has made'
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Jakarta: National Police chief General Tito Karnavian has instructed all regional police leaders to anticipate the upcoming May Day protests.
"The National Police chief carried out a video conference with all regional police leaders. He discussed about May Day with them," said National Police Spokesman Inspector General Setyo Wasisto at the National Police head office on Tuesday morning.
"May Day should be fun. It should be celebrated," he added.The National Police will deploy personel to guard public spaces. The law enforcement agency will prepare a number of measures to prevent any conflict potentials.Online motorcycle taxi drivers have held series of demonstrations in Jakarta in the past few months. They staged a demonstration in front of the Parliamant Complex earlier this week.The protesters asked for new tariff schemes to increase their incomes. They also demanded better regulations to protect their jobs.(WAH)
For Tuesday, it's a full 14-game slate including 13 night games (we would've had a full one, but Rays-Orioles got banged because of weather). The headliners include a rematch of the 2016 World Series and two key intra-divisional clashes: Red Sox-Blue Jays and Angels-Astros (Shohei Ohtani gets the start for the Halos). Let's get to it ...
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Hood (lower leg) will play Saturday against the Spurs, Andy Larsen of KSL.com reports. According to Paul Garcia of TheSportsDaily.com, Hood is expected to start.
As expected, Hood is set to return after missing the Jazz's previous six games with a lower left leg bruise. If he does enter the starting lineup in his first game back, Joe Ingles would likely shift to a reserve role. In 12 starts this season, Hood is averaging 17.4 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.4 assists across 29.4 minutes per game.
Ultimate Fighting Championship was back at it again, as the leading mixed martial arts organization in the world staged its final event of 2016 with UFC 207, which went down last Friday night inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. In the main event of the evening, Amanda Nunes absolutely obliterated former division champion Ronda Rousey in just 48 seconds .
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The luxury boutique hotel opens to the public on July 6 in the historic building on the corner of Baronne and Union streets, which once was the headquarters for New Orleans Public Service Inc., the city?s public utility and streetcar operator.? Chef Dustin Brien will helm the kitchen at Public Service, when the new restaurant opens inside the NOPSI Hotel *(317 Baronne St.) next month.The luxury boutique hotel opens to the public on July 6 in the historic building on the corner of Baronne and Union streets, which once was the headquarters for New Orleans Public Service Inc., the city?s public utility and streetcar operator.?
A house supervisor at New Place, Inc. in Mint Hill is accused of sexually assaulting a juvenile in July.
According to the Mint Hill Police Department, Reginald Jackson was arrested Wednesday and charged with three counts of sexual activity by a substitute parent or custodian.
Police say the incident reportedly took place at the group home located on Batten Court in Mint Hill on July 6.
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Veronica Taylor voiced Ash Ketchum for eight years in the English version of Pokémon and then Sarah Natochenny took over for the remainder of the anime series. Right before Sarah was brought on to do her thing, voice actress Kayzie Rogers played Ash for a 10th anniversary special Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon. Who would’ve guessed three women were behind the famed voice of the male protagonist?
The same can be said of the Japanese version—in Japan, Ash’s character is voiced by actress/singer Rica Matsumoto. Hit the flip to compare all four versions of Ash Ketchum.
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AMES — Iowa State University has sold the plane that led to a bumpy ride for former school president Steven Leath. Information posted online by the Ames school shows the single-engine plane was sold to Midwest Aviation Equipment in Cedar Rapids for 450-thousand dollars.
The plane became the focus of many questions after it was revealed the plane was damaged in a hard landing in Illinois while being flown by Leath. The Board of Regents asked for a review of Leath’s use of the plane and a report released in December said Leath’s use of university aircraft had at least a few instances where it fell into the gray area, though most were entirely business related. Leath reimbursed the school for the trips he took and apologized and the board took no action against him.
Leath announced in March he was leaving I-S-U to become the president of Auburn. The school had purchased the plane in 2014 for 470-thousand dollars. Appraisals released by the school ranged from 432-thousand to 500-thousand dollars.
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NEW BREMEN — Residents of New Bremen and Minster who would like to garden but don’t have the opportunity at home can get out their trowels and watering cans.
Elmwood of New Bremen has opened 25 community garden plots, each measuring 25 feet by 25 feet. New Bremen and Minster residents can “rent” a plot for a $25 fee. People 75 and older and veterans of any age living within the New Bremen or Minster corporation limits can have the fee waived.
The plots are near the facility’s southwest parking lot at 711 S. Walnut St., New Bremen. Access to water is included.
The gardens will be open for planting following a ribbon-cutting ceremony, Friday, April 27 at 2 p.m. All gardening must be completed by Nov. 1.
Gardeners will be asked to conform to Elmwood of New Bremen Community Garden rules and responsibilities.
For information, call Chad Henning at 419-977-2711 or email him at chenning@elmwoodcommunities.com.
Pasco Police Officer Ray Aparicio joins Emerson Elementary School students, staff and parents Friday morning during their Walk to School safety event sponsored by Safe Kids Benton-Franklin and the Benton-Franklin Health District. The event is to raise awareness about pedestrian safety and promote creating safer routes for students walking and biking to school. Watch a video at tricityherald.com/video. Bob Brawdy Tri-City Herald
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Norway, Switzerland, Canada, Japan? The formulae are rolled out daily in this debate! In fact as David Davis as well as other ministers have said many times, the UK is unique and should negotiate its own deal.
What should this be? First let us put it in the context of the gains the UK gets from leaving the EU’s Customs Union and Single Market, which the referendum result endorsed. The EU’s protectionism of food and manufactures raises prices for all those products by an average of 20 per cent over the best available prices in the developed world.
Getting rid of this protection via Free Trade Agreements gives us a big gain from the resulting free trade: on our calculations, consumer prices would fall 8 per cent and GDP be 4 per cent larger.
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Police in Cambodia have announced the arrest of a British man suspected of involvement in the killing of another Briton in the Thai resort town of Pattaya.
Deputy National Police Chief Gen. Chhay Sinarith confirmed the arrest of Toby James Nelhams, who was taken to Phnom Penh Municipal Court on Wednesday for questioning.
Nelhams was one of three men sought by Thai police in the Jan. 24 shooting death of Tony Kenway as he sat in his car. Kenway's widow described him as a web developer, but Thai media suggested he had connections with a gambling website, among other activities.
Thai police have said the other two suspects, a South African and a Briton, are believed to have fled to Cambodia.
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CONCORD, N.H. – Gasoline prices are falling in northern New England.
GasBuddy’s daily survey of gas outlets says the price has fallen 4.1 cents per gallon in Vermont in the last week, averaging $2.50.
The price in Maine went down 3.9 cents to an average of $2.48 a gallon.
New Hampshire’s price decreased 3.1 cents to $2.46 a gallon.
The national average fell 2.5 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.45. It’s 11.2 cents per gallon lower than last month, and 23.9 cents per gallon higher than a year ago.
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SANTA ANA (CBSLA) — New video released by the Santa Ana Police Department shows the moment shots rang out at a party, killing an 18-year-old man.
Someone began shooting during a brawl that broke out at a block party in an industrial area in Santa Ana on June 23. Robert Silva, 18, of Santa Ana, was struck and killed.
His sister, who asked to not be identified, is pleading for help to catch Silva’s killer.
“If they were to, like, picture themselves in my mom’s shoes, in our shoes, it’s a pain you’re never going to heal from,” she said tearfully. “And for like those people at the party, whoever has proof of anything — for them to just like keep quiet, I don’t think it’s right. I think they should speak up.”
Police say they don’t know if Silva was the intended target or an innocent bystander.
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CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Bales of cardboard caught fire Wednesday at a recycling center on Cleveland's West Side.
The fire started shortly after 1 p.m. at Royal Oak Recycling on Industrial Lane near West 160th Street and Industrial Parkway in Cleveland, fire department spokesman Mike Norman said.
Fire investigators believe a piece of paper became stuck in a forklift and caught fire. The fire then spread to bales of compressed cardboard, Norman said.
Temperatures around 85 degrees caused Cleveland EMS to transport two firefighters to area hospitals for treatment, Norman said. A third firefighter was evaluated at the scene but cleared to return to duty, he said.
The flames were mostly contained to the exterior of the building, but did cause some damage inside the recycling center, Norman said.
Smoke from the fire was visible from Interstate 480.
Firefighters were still working to contain the flames just before 3 p.m.
Afghanistan’s ambassador to Pakistan Dr Omar Zakhilwal called on Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa at GHQ
RAWALPINDI: Afghanistan’s ambassador to Pakistan Dr Omar Zakhilwal called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa at GHQ Rawalpindi, the Inter-Services Public Relations said in a statement on Wednesday.
The two dignitaries exchanged ideas on matters of mutual interest and regional security. The current peace and security situation in Afghanistan was also brought under discussion during the meeting, the ISPR statement said.
Ambassador Dr Zakhilwal lauded the role of COAS General Bajwa in improvement of bilateral ties between the two countries, the statement added.
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Phil Hughes has joined the San Diego and is set to start out in the bullpen.
“It will be in one- and two-inning spurts and we will see how he does,” Padres manager Andy Green said Tuesday.
Hughes was acquired from Minnesota on Sunday, along with the 74th overall pick in the 2018 draft, for young catcher Janigson Villalobos.
Hughes, a 31-year-old righty, had a 6.75 ERA in seven appearances, including two starts, for the Twins this year. In his career, he’s gone 88-79 over parts of 12 seasons with the Yankees and Twins.
In corresponding moves, left-hander Kyle McGrath was designated for assignment and southpaw Tyler Webb was optioned to Triple-A El Paso.
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The attorney for the alleged Beaumont bomber believes his client shouldn't be labeled as the main suspect until the indictments.
Defense attorney, Ryan Gertz says that right now, he believes there is no actual evidence linking Jonathan Torres to the explosive devices that were found at a Beaumont Starbucks and St. Stephens church.
Gertz adds that while his client has a criminal background, none of his offenses have been violent. Torres was arrested last Thursday after a raid at his north Beaumont home.
"It is very tempting to jump to conclusions in a case like this, there is a lot of factors about this that indicate he was not trying to be harmful and actually try to hurt someone," said Gertz.
Gertz says that Torres's background in the Navy and the Army could be a result of his change of behavior.
Tomorrow afternoon. Torres' detention hearing will be held at the Federal courthouse.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Queen Latifah will get the royal treatment at the upcoming American Black Film Festival Honors.
The Oscar-nominated actress is set to receive the Entertainment Icon award at this year’s ceremony, to be held in Los Angeles on Friday. The star of “Star” on Fox says she is honored to receive the award.
“It means so much to me coming from fellow entertainers and my peers.”
Queen Latifah got her start as a rapper almost three decades ago. Besides her Oscar nod for “Chicago,” she’s also been nominated twice in Emmy acting categories and won a Golden Globe.
The American Black Film Festival Honors will air on BET and Centric at 8 p.m. EST on Feb. 22. Other honorees include Terrence Howard. Actress Regina Hall will host the event.
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WASHINGTON The U.S. Federal Trade Commission gave its blessing to Emerson Electric Co's (EMR.N) acquisition of industrial valve manufacturer Pentair PLC (PNR.N) on condition that it sells Pentair's switchbox business to Crane Co (CR.N).
The requirement was aimed at easing competitive concerns. The FTC said Emerson, a factory automation equipment maker, and Pentair together control 60 percent of the U.S. switchbox market.
The agreement is subject to a 30-day comment period, after which the FTC said it would decided whether to make the proposed consent order final.
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Baku. 10 November. REPORT.AZ/ The first batch of Turkish tomato were sent to Russia following the lift of restrictions.
Report informs referring to Anadolu, the first shipment was exported by Agrobay Seracılık company.
The Management Board member Arzu Şentürk said they signed a contract with Russia to export 5,000 tons of tomatoes this year. The first shipment of tomatoes was sent to Saint Petersburg.
On November 1, Russia allowed to export 50,000 tons of tomatoes from Turkey. The Ministry of Agriculture of Russia has lifted restrictions imposed only on Özaltın, Agrobay and Sural companies.
U.S. Speaker of the House Paul Ryan (L) talks with U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R) as they wait to hear U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of his nominee for the empty associate justice seat at the U.S. Supreme Court, at the White House in Washington,... REUTERS/Carlos Barria -
WASHINGTON U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Paul Ryan said on Tuesday President Donald Trump was right to seek the resignation of Michael Flynn after disclosures the national security adviser misled the vice president and others about his conversations with a Russian diplomat.
Ryan said he would leave it to the administration to explain the circumstances behind Flynn's departure.
"I think they key is this: that as soon as this person lost the president's trust, the president asked for his resignation, and that was the right thing to do," Ryan told reporters.
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TOKYO (TR) – Prosecutors have announced the non-prosecution of a member of a comedy duo over the alleged illicit filming of a woman at a subway station last month, reports Nippon News Network (Apr. 22).
On the afternoon of April 21, Shoichi Suesugu, a 29-year-old member of Devil Pomeranian, allegedly used a smartphone to film up the skirt of a woman, aged in her 20s, on a staircase at Akebonobashi Station in Shinjuku Ward.
After the woman noticed Susesugu behaving suspiciously, she alerted police. The suspect, who was later accused of violating a public nuisance ordinance, admitted to the allegations.
On Wednesday, the Tokyo District Public Prosecutor’s Office announced the non-prosecution of Suesugu. The reason for the non-prosecution was not revealed for “various reasons.” However, it is believed that the indictment has been suspended.
After the arrest of Suesugu, his agency, Yoshimoto Kogyo, cancelled his contract. The duo was scheduled to cease activities after a performance scheduled for April 22.
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Chick-fil-A is building another location in West Michigan.
Construction is underway on a restaurant at 28th Street and East Beltline and it’s expected to open in early 2018, according to a company spokesperson. An exact date was not announced.
The restaurant in the Centerpoint Mall area was proposed in December 2016.
The new 4,900 square foot restaurant will feature a multi-lane drive-thru and a children’s play area.
Chick-fil-A also plans to open a restaurant in Holland at the beginning of 2018. Earlier this year, the chain opened locations in Gaines Township and Wyoming.
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CAIRO - Three Chinese tourists were killed on Tuesday and eight others were injured in a road accident in Alexandria, Egypt's second city, a government statement said.
Two of those injured were in critical condition, the statement said.
Tourism was one of Egypt's main sources of income but fewer visitors have come since a 2011 uprising. A plane crash in 2015 led to a further drop in tourist numbers. In recent months, more have come due in part to renewed political stability.
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Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill expects Norway to provide a tough test as his team go into the final World Cup qualifier seeking to seal a play-off spot.
The 3-1 defeat by group winners Germany leaves Northern Ireland needing a point in Oslo on Sunday to ensure a play-off place, although it may be achieved by results elsewhere to make them one of the top eight runners-up.
An improved Norway side hammered San Marino 8-0 on Thursday night and they will hope to finish the campaign on a high.
There was a whole lot happening onstage at the 2017 Teen Choice Awards Sunday tonight—and just as much happening behind the scenes!
While cameras captured Chris Pratt's first speech since his separation from Anna Faris and Maroon 5's faux breakup announcement while accepting the first Decade Award, there were some things fans just couldn't see from the comfort of their couches during FOX's telecast.
With eyes and ears inside the Galen Center in Los Angeles, E! News caught a glimpse of many of the celebrity attendees' candid moments. Whether they were mingling with fellow stars, dancing in the wings or even walking around with a puppy, the famous figures certainly had fun—even if the cameras missed it.
Capt. Alex Bell of Marathon caught this 34.5-pound bull dolphin while on a fishing trip with friends. They were trolling marlin lures too large for the schoolies to eat. SeaSquared Charters
My name is Larry Spears Jr. and I am asking for your vote, prayers and support as I seek re-election in the upcoming City Council election on May 6th. Born and raised in Orange, I am 36 years old and I am married to my wife Trisha and we have 3 children.
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"Sex and the City" actress Cynthia Nixon to run for US New York state governor
US actress and activist Cynthia Nixon announced Monday to run for the governor of New York state, challenging incumbent Democrat Governor Andrew Cuomo.
"I love New York, and today I'm announcing my candidacy for governor," Nixon, 51, known as Miranda Hobbes by fans of HBO's "Sex and the City" series, tweeted Monday, along with a two-minute campaign video.
"I love New York. I've never wanted to live anywhere else, but something has to change," Nixon says in the video, adding that the government should fix the state's problems with healthcare, mass incarceration and the subway system.
The Siena College Research Institute poll released Monday found Cuomo leading his two Republican opponents by about 2:1 while the two-term Democrat led Nixon 66 percent to 19 percent.
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BEIRUT The Syrian government supports a Russian proposal to create four de-escalation zones intended to quell fighting in the country's six-year-old civil war, Syrian state media reported the foreign ministry as having said on Wednesday.
Peace talks sponsored by Russia, Iran and Turkey are taking place in Kazakhstan this week, and Russia said it hoped to negotiate on Thursday the creation of four de-escalation zones in Syria.
The Syrian armed opposition suspended its participation in the talks on Wednesday and demanded an end to government bombing of areas under its control.
"The Syrian Arab Republic supports the Russian initiative on de-escalation zones and confirms its commitment to the cessation of hostilities regime signed Dec. 30, 2016, which includes not bombing these regions," said state news agency SANA, reporting a foreign ministry statement.
The report also said the Syrian army would continue to fight against what it termed terrorist groups across Syria.
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Truro police have arrested a 20-year-old man after a fire was set inside a downtown business early Saturday morning.
If the owner of Cooper's Cabin hadn't arrived in time to put out the fire, Insp. Rob Hearn said the damage could have been substantial.
The buy and sell store is located in a strip mall on Esplanade Street.
"Had that fire been able to gather steam, it could have been a significant amount of damage to that business and others in the area," Hearn said.
Police responded to a break and enter around 3:30 a.m. Saturday, and by the time they arrived, the fire was nearly extinguished.
Hearn said officers found a 20-year-old man from Truro nearby and he was intoxicated.
He remains in police custody and is facing charges of break and enter, arson and possession of stolen property.
There was no significant damage to the business, police said.
SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea may disclose details of actions taken by currency authorities to smooth foreign exchange market volatilities, two government officials told Reuters on Monday.
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“The International Monetary Fund has been advising to improve transparency of the government’s actions in forex markets, and it is true that we are reviewing ways to achieve it,” said one official in charge of currency policies.
The government will decide whether or not to disclose the details by April, when the semi-annual U.S. Treasury currency report is due.
Another official said plans to disclose details of currency market intervention are “under review.”
South Korea, along with China, avoided the currency-manipulator label in the U.S. Treasury currency report, but was kept on a currency “monitoring list”.
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SHERIDAN — The Combat Color Fun Run will take place Saturday at 11 a.m. at Sheridan College.
The event will begin in the Bruce Hoffman Golden Dome parking lot.
Participants will receive a packet of colored powder and a bottle of water. Children ages 5 and younger can participate for free. Fees for children ages 6-14 are $5 per person. Students in high school and college can participate for $10 per person. All others are $15 per person. Families can join the race for $25.
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SmackDown Live has a new WWE champion, and his name is Bray Wyatt.
Tuesday night, The Reaper of Souls was scheduled to make his first title defense against the man he beat to win the gold, John Cena, but a defiant AJ Styles would throw a wrench into those plans, necessitating a Triple Threat match for the brand's top prize.
That bout headlined a show that set out to wrap up ongoing stories and create new ones as the company embarks on The Road to WrestleMania 33.
SmackDown tag team champions American Alpha battled The Ascension, and Becky Lynch renewed her rivalry with Mickie James as the Tuesday night staple wrapped up the remnants of Sunday's spectacular with a bow.
There was little in the way of love on this Valentine's Day but plenty of disdain as the rivalries intensified and came to a head.
Find out who emerged victorious, how each match graded out and what analysis is offered for every major occurrence from the February 14 episode of SmackDown Live.
The OneWheel Plus XR, the latest electric ridable device from Californian company Future Motion, looks a bit like an electric skateboard, but has just one large rubber wheel in the middle. It was on display this week at the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. This version has a range of 12 to 18 miles on a full charge. The original idea behind the device was to bring the feeling of snowboarding to the streets. The $1,799 device will be available for order worldwide this year.
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CLEVELAND -- They just might be the Cleveland Cavaliers' most precious fans.
The Cleveland Clinic Children's shared video on Wednesday of newborns sporting Cavs onesies.
The hospital said the tiny fans are already doing "whatever it takes" to cheer on the Cavaliers.
Babies born during the NBA Finals are getting adorable onesies that say "Born in the Land," and "Whatever It Takes." Babies in the NICU will also receive a onesie.
The Cavaliers are taking on the Golden State Warriors once again. Game 1 is Thursday night.
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**Video in this story is courtesy of Cleveland Clinic Children's**
China has addressed nearly 200,000 safety issues after inspecting all of the country's 41,700 senior care facilities over the past year, a vice minister said Thursday.
Vice Minister of Civil Affairs Gao Xiaobing said at a press conference in Beijing that the national overhaul covered both registered and unregistered senior care facilities.
As a result, safety incidents in senior care facilities dropped by a quarter in 2017, Gao said.
China has a rapidly aging population. The number of people over 60 has reached 241 million. Public elder care services, however, are in short supply.
The vice minister said the government will draft policies to boost the development of quality senior care facilities and pilot community support services for the elderly who opt to stay at home, which is more in line with the country's elder care tradition.
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BP (BP -0.3% ) says it successfully killed the onshore well on the North Slope of Alaska that began leaking oil and gas last Friday.
The total amount of oil spilled and whether the crude affected the snow-covered tundra nearby is not yet clear, but authorities believe the crude contamination likely is contained within a gravel area directly surrounding the well site.
The BP leak comes as the remote North Slope, once home to the biggest U.S. oilfields, enjoys a resurgence as companies work to improve production from aging wells and extend their reach to new supplies; North Slope production rose to 565K bbl/day in March, its highest level since December 2013.
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Watch Santa Claus (Kenan Thompson) and his elf (Kate McKinnon) field some uncomfortable Christmas present requests.
“Saturday Night Live” again tackled sexual harassment with a skit involving a department store Santa.
SACRAMENTO — The Sacramento police are investigating a shooting at the Golden Corral on West Stockton Boulevard.
The shooting happened about 8:45 p.m. At least one person was hit by gunfire, according to Sacramento police.
Police say the restaurant was very busy for the Valentine’s Day holiday, and the scene is very hectic.
Officers are working to set up a large perimeter in the area.
The shooter fled the scene. No motive is known at this time.
Stay with FOX40 and FOX40.com for updates on this developing story.
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The Oakridge defense stiffened and forced a short field-goal attempt by Montague, but the kick bounced off the upright and was no good. On the first play after the missed FG, Oakridge had another bad snap and Montague’s Joe Rupert recovered in the end zone for a touchdown and a 12-0 lead. Oakridge was forced to punt on its next possession and the Wildcats proved to be a quick strike as quarterback Sebastian Archer found Kenyan Johnston open and he raced 74 yards for the touchdown. Oakridge had its best drive of the half and reached the Montague 11, but a bad snap on fourth down turned the ball back over on downs. Montague added another score with 43 seconds remaining in the first half on a 15-yard run by Stark. His second TD of the game put the Wildcats ahead 26-0 at halftime.
The City of Batavia will receive a $10 million award from the State of New York as a regional winner in the 2017 Downtown Revitalization Initiative Contest.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo made the announcement moments ago at City Centre.
Batavia is one of 10 regional winners around the state, beating out other applicants in the Finger Lakes region.
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(AP) - Around 400 students at a suburban St. Louis school got part of the day off Friday after a 9-foot-long boa constrictor wriggled out of her aquarium, setting off a frantic search.
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that a teacher alerted officials at Brentwood high and middle schools of the escape around 10 a.m. The 70-pound snake went missing from an enclosure in a biology class. Students were sent home a short time later.
A broken hinge on the enclosure was blamed on the escape. The snake was found beneath the floor, wrapped around pipes. The ceramic floor was ripped up to retrieve her.
A biology teacher adopted the snake years ago and kept her at school. When she retired she left the snake for the school to keep.
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MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – There are only a couple of days left to register your child to attend the Dream Academy Charter School in Macon.
The school is set to open at 151 Madison Street in the Pleasant Hill community this fall.
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Tours of the campus will be available tomorrow and Friday. Families can learn about everything the school offers including its discipline, and safety procedures.
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- A New Jersey teen was viciously punched in the face right after a high school basketball game.Students at Linden High School are still getting word about the incident that happened after the game that took place on Tuesday. They are very much in shock.The player was hit while shaking hands post game.Shakim Bibby suffered a frightening injury to his left eye. He has a broken eye socket, and he had to get stitches. Bibby was shaken by the attack.There are reports that both teams were talking trash, but there is no indication that Bibby was personally involved. Linden went on to beat Plainfield.Students describe Bibby as 'smart' and 'polite,' and say that he is not a fighter, so they do not understand how the brawl got out of hand.The player that apparently threw the punch on the Plainfield side has not been arrested yet.Both schools are investigating the incident, and police are looking at additional video.----------
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A 12-Member Team will represent St. Vincent and the Grenadines in this year’s Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Under-23 Netball Championship in Grenada from tomorrow to 20th June.
The Squad is: Rosannia Stephens (Captain), Khadijha Mills (Vice-Captain), Jo Maria Quashie, Zanel James, Kenisha Francis, Kaywanna Charles, Kay-Shorn Lowmans, Desianne La Borde, Nerissa Delpesche, Shanice Humphrey, Ariel Stephens and Kenisha Browne.
Pearlina Thomas is the Manager, and Godfrey Harry, the Coach.
Vincentian Moeth Gaymes will be one of the Umpires in the Championship.
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Three suspects have been arrested in connection with a shooting that left two Caprice club patrons wounded.
CAPE TOWN – Police are investigating a case of attempted murder following a shooting at a Camps Bay club.
Two patrons were wounded when three men opened fire in Caprice on Sunday.
The suspects were arrested near the popular night spot shortly after the incident.
The police's Fredrick van Wyk says the motive of the shooting is unclear.
"A Volkswagen Vivo was recovered and in the boot a replica firearm was retrieved. We have opened a case of attempted murder case for further investigation. The suspected are expected to appear in the Cape Town magistrates court soon."
Happ is not in the lineup for Game 1 of the NLDS against Washington on Friday.
Manager Joe Maddon will go with Jason Heyward in center and Ben Zobrist in right, while Happ remains on the bench for the opener. Over the course of the 2017 season, he's hit .253/.328/.514 with 24 home runs and 68 RBI.
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MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Workers on the new Milwaukee Bucks arena are taking a cue from the athletes who will be playing inside - and warming up before hitting the job.
Minnesota-based Mortenson is managing the $524 million project, which started last June and is expected to wrap up next fall.
Operating Group Safety Director Mel Langlais (lan-GLAY') says the morning sessions with the 500 to 600 workers squatting, stretching and wiggling ''in the middle'' sets a tone for the rest of the day and gets their minds focused on safety. They also meet in smaller groups midday.
Mortenson started daily stretching about 20 years ago. Langlais says some workers were skeptical at the warmup program initially, but it has now become part of their culture.
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SEATTLE (AP) – A Washington state police officer who went blind after he was shot in the head while on duty returned home from the hospital on Valentine’s Day.
KOMO reports that at a news conference before his departure Tuesday, Mount Vernon Officer Mike McClaughry spoke with a strong voice about the “overwhelming support” he has received during the course of his recovery.
The 60-year-old has been undergoing treatment at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle since he was shot in the back of the head while responding to another shooting in Mount Vernon on Dec. 15.
McClaughry said he was “overwhelmed by the response from everybody.”
McClaughry is nearly blind – he can only see variances of light and a little color – and has some short-term memory problems. But he has high hopes of gradually regaining at least some of his eyesight.
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Saw my first of the season after work today at the Bates Road bridge, right on the Santa Barbara / Ventura county line. The bird was helpfully foraging in a willow tree on the Santa Barbara side of the bridge.
I also heard a FOS Pacific-slope Flycatcher a couple of times, but the only time I could unambiguously locate where the call was coming from it was on the Ventura side, so I didn’t count that one in my SBA list. But it would have been #216.
And _then_ late in the afternoon I briefly thought I heard a FOS Hooded Oriole in the palm trees a few doors down from our house. The oriole chatter didn’t continue, and I wasn’t able to find the bird after I grabbed my binoculars, so I didn’t list it. But in conclusion it’s a very exciting time to be obsessing about one’s county year list in SoCal.
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To the Editor:
In my capacity as Director of Darien EMS I worked closely with Jayme Stevenson since her first days in office. Jayme always put the care and safety of Darien residents first, and the decision to move a Stamford EMS station to town was a direct result of my work with her. She devoted her time and resources and no individual on the Board of Selectmen invested more or took credit less than she. Additionally, and as a result of work with her and with SEMS, we emerged with a model that placed no additional financial burden on the town.
I support Jayme for re-election for many reasons, including experience, thoughtfulness, compassion and respect for process in working towards consensus to get things done. If, however, any resident wants to vote based simply on one’s work related to paramedics in town, she deserves the credit for that one. No one else.
Ron Hammer
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DENVER, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Jurors in federal court in Denver announced on Monday that they had reached a verdict in the trial of dueling lawsuits between Taylor Swift and a radio personality she accused of groping her during a photo shoot.
The verdict was expected to be read shortly in U.S. District Court in Denver. (Reporting by Keith Coffman; Writing by Dan Whitcomb)
Theresa May has announced a snap general election will be held on June 8 in the wake of the Brexit vote
Speaking outside Number 10, the Prime Minister said the Cabinet had agreed to call an early election. The move takes place against the backdrop of the country’s decision to leave the European Union in last year’s referendum.
Justifying the decision, Mrs May said: “The country is coming together but Westminster is not.”
She added: “So we need a general election and we need one now. Because we have at this moment a one-off chance to get this done, while the European Union agrees its negotiating position and before the detailed talks begin.”
The IB ACIO 2017 results are expected to be declared this month. Once declared the results would be available on the official website.
Going by past trends, the results are likely to be announced by December 15. However in the absence of any official notification, sources suggest that the same could be declared by the end of this month too.
Candidates are advised to keep checking the website for latest updates on the examination and the results.
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According to TMZ, Tom Cruise was injured during a stunt on the set of “Mission Impossible 6.”
In the video below you can see the 55-year-old-actor jump from a building but missed the mark and land pretty hard.
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The U.S. Mint released its first ever PINK coin last Thursday to help benefit breast cancer research. And it looks like their plan is working . . .
They’re expecting it to raise $8 million, with zero cost to taxpayers. And it ended up pulling in $4 million on its FIRST DAY.
There are three different versions of the coins . . . a pink $5 coin, a silver one-dollar coin, and a silver 50-cent piece. But they’re collector’s items, so they’re selling for a lot more than face value.
The pink $5 coin costs over 400 bucks. The $1 coin is about $50. And the half dollar is about $30.
There are on the The Daily News-Record story from 10 hrs ago, titled Lawsuit: Dude ranch owner asked chef for 'black people food'. In it, The Daily News-Record reports that:
Madeleine Pickens wanted the African-American chef she recruited from the country club she owns in Southern California to cook "black people food" - not "white people food" - at her rural Nevada dude ranch and wild horse sanctuary, according to a federal lawsuit accusing her of racial discrimination. Armand Appling says the wealthy philanthropist and ex-wife of Oklahoma energy tycoon T. Boone Pickens told him fried chicken, BBQ ribs and corn bread would be perfect for the tourists who pay nearly $2,000 a night to stay in plush cottages, ride horses and take Wild West "safaris" on ATVs at her Mustang Monument Wild Horse Eco-Resort.
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Nobody warned me this would happen. Nobody told me that someday I’d think going to work with the remnants of a toddler’s boogers on my shoulder was an OK thing to do (much less the right thing to do). And nobody told me I would do baby talk — sometimes even in public. I was definitely not properly warned about the belly button healing process, or that it’s normal to see your babe’s heartbeat on the top of their head (don’t worry, it’s not the brain trying to leap out of their skull or a baby aneurysm).
Brooks is dealing with a back injury and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Michael Cohen of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Brooks was a new addition to the injury report and was a limited participant in practice all week. The 33-year-old's status for Sunday will likely be determined on gameday, with Kyler Fackrell and Chris Odom likely to see more snaps as reserve outside linebacker if Brooks is unable to play.
On May 8, two men parked their car near the change machine of a car wash at a Dania Beach Mobil gas station. While one man acted as a lookout, the second used a drill to make a hole in the machine. They then stole 3,396 ($849) in quarters.
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As many have already read via WRAL.com, President Donald Trump will be making an appearance in Greensboro on Oct. 7. Trump will be attending a fundraising dinner at the home of businessman Louis DeJoy and Aldona Wos, former secretary of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services under former Governor Pat McCrory.
Cassie Smedile, the national press secretary of the Republican National Committee wrote in an email that according to a RNC spokesperson, the estimated amount to be raised at the dinner on Saturday is $2,000,000 and the estimated number of attendees is 250. The breakdown of the guest donation levels is $2,700 per person for dinner, $15,000 per couple for VIP and $35,000 per couple to co-host.
When asked about who will be attending and what they donated, Smedile wrote that she did not have that information yet and that “it’s generally not finalized/input until much after the event has concluded.”
“Nearly nine months after the conclusion of the 2016 general election and despite months of hesitation, Sen. Dean Heller (R-NV) has finally confirmed that he voted for Donald Trump for president,” the Nevada Independent reports.
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South American centre halves are renowned exponents of football's dark arts, but Sport Pacifico defender Federico Allende raised the stakes by using a needle to poke opposing forwards.
Pacifico, a club in Argentina's fourth tier, pulled off a famous 3-2 cup victory over top-flight Estudiantes on Sunday but Allende threatens to overshadow their achievements by bragging about his sly tactics in a radio interview.
Unsatisfied by the usual options of tugging the opponent's hair or kneeing them in the small of the back, Allende smuggled a needle onto the pitch and jabbed Estudiantes' strikers several times with it.
Speaking to Vorterix Radio, the defender said: "We knew that we had to play dirty against them and I kept piercing the Estudiantes strikers with a needle.
"We know that top division players don't like contact, they don't like if we waste time or if we play dirty. So that was the way to do. Football is like that. Football is for the clever."
JOHANNESBURG, April 10 South Africa's central bank governor said on Monday it was too early to tell whether the recent downgrades of the country's credit to junk would push the economy in to a recession.
"It's too early to tell if we are in a recession," the Reserve Bank's (SARB) governor Lesetja Kganyago said at the regulator's Monetary Policy Review.
"The environment is pretty fluid ... With the downgrades, we expect the cost of capital to rise and that rising cost of capital could force businesses that wanted to invest to rethink some of their projects. That will have an impact on growth," he said. (Reporting by Mfuneko Toyana; Editing by James Macharia)
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50 Cent just won a huge legal victory when a judge threw out a lawsuit where he was accused of ripping off someone else’s work to create his hit show, “Power.”
Two guys wrote a play called “Dangerous” which they claimed was eerily like “Power.” The story line involved a drug dealer who engaged in violence, launders money and attempts to stave off prosecution.
The court said these are common elements that are in the public domain and “One need only look to such shows and movies as The Wire, Empire, Breaking Bad, Narcos, Weeds, Carlito’s Way, American Gangster, New Jack City, Scarface and Paid in Full.”
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SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) – NBC-TV says actor Harrison Ford had a potentially serious run-in with an airliner at a Southern California airport.
NBC reports that Ford, an experienced pilot, was told to land on a runway at John Wayne Airport in Orange County on Monday, but he mistakenly landed on a parallel taxiway, passing over an American Airlines jet holding nearby.
NBC says air traffic control recordings have Ford asking: “Was that airliner meant to be underneath me?”
American Airlines Flight 1456, with 110 passengers and six crew, departed safely for Dallas.
Ford’s publicist, Ina Treciokas, declined comment Tuesday afternoon.
Federal Aviation Administration spokesman Ian Gregor couldn’t confirm that Ford was the pilot of the single-engine Husky, but he says the pilot received and read back the proper landing instructions.
The FAA is investigating.
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Senate will make sure Nigeria comes out of recession in 2017 – Senator Bassey
The senator representing Southern Senatorial district of Cross River State, Gershom Bassey has assured that the Senate and the Presidency would make sure Nigeria comes out of the current economic recession this year. According to Bassey, the Senate and the Presidency had settled its scores and were now ready to work together for the interest […] Got something awesome to share with the world? Click here to share
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"In A Pickle" at BAM
Beginning this Saturday, Oily Cart will present “In A Pickle” at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. Inspired by Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale, this theatrical performance will take audiences on a sensory adventure. Geared for ages 2 through 5, this production tells the tale of a shepherdess who discovers a lost baby and must journey over land and sea to return the child to its family. Several of the performances will be “relaxed performances.” During these shows, modifications such as the maintaining of moderate house lighting, the lowering of sound volume, the allowance of audience vocalization and movement, and the elimination of blackouts will be in effect. (Saturday-Sunday)
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Lucus Michael Peterson, 33, was arrested Friday by Kingsport Police and booked into the Hawkins County jail. A charge of sexual exploitation of a minor, a Class B felony, was leveled against him on June 1 by a Hawkins County grand jury.
The presentment states that on or about Oct. 27 of last year, Peterson knowingly came into possession of more than 100 “patently offensive” photographs, images or videos. The material reportedly depicted minors engaged in sexual activity or simulated sexual activity.
Witnesses who appeared before the grand jury included Kingsport Police Department Det. Cpl. Martin Taylor, who arrested Peterson last week, and detectives with the Hawkins County Sheriff’s Office and Sullivan County Sheriff's Office.
More about the charges from the Kingsport Times-News.
The Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, is currently meeting with leaders from the South East in continuation of his consultations over the recent quit notice handed down to people of Igbo extraction to leave the northern part of the country.
He had on Tuesday met with leaders of thought from the Northern part of the country on the same issue.
Osinbajo told his guests that the consultations were necessary, and important, because of recent events in the country.
He recalled that there had been loud and sometimes hostile agitations by youths in the South East, calling for secession from Nigeria.
He added that there was the recent ultimatum by a group of youths from the North, asking South Easterners living in the North to leave by October 1.
“I firmly believe that we ought to address these agitations and proclamations urgently and decisively,” the Acting President told his guests on Wednesday.
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April 15 (Gracenote) - Results and standings from the Bolivian championship Adecuacion matches on Saturday Sunday, April 16 Universitario de Sucre Sport Boys Postponed Saturday, April 15 Real Potosi 2 Guabira 0 Friday, April 14 The Strongest 6 Blooming 0 Standings P W D L F A Pts 1 Bolivar 9 8 0 1 30 6 24 ------------------------- 2 Guabira 11 6 1 4 23 17 19 3 Blooming 11 6 1 4 23 26 19 4 The Strongest 9 6 0 3 18 13 18 5 Oriente Petrolero 9 5 1 3 16 13 16 6 Nacional Potosi 10 5 1 4 17 15 16 7 San Jose 10 4 2 4 17 15 14 8 Sport Boys 10 4 1 5 18 21 13 9 Universitario de Sucre 10 3 1 6 10 21 10 10 Real Potosi 10 3 0 7 13 22 9 11 Jorge Wilstermann 9 2 2 5 11 14 8 12 Club Petrolero 10 2 0 8 13 26 6 1: Copa Libertadores Next Fixtures (GMT): Sunday, April 16 Universitario de Sucre v Sport Boys (1600) Postponed Club Petrolero v Jorge Wilstermann (1900) San Jose v Nacional Potosi (2115) Oriente Petrolero v Bolivar (2330)
The family owned East Providence flower shop began preparations last week by processing all the flowers needed to create special bouquet designs for their customers. "I expect a crazy situation, but it'll be a lot of fun.
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The general rule of politics, it seems, is that the crappier a government program, the harder it is to reform -- much less scrap. That is the case with Medicaid, But instead of fixing this program, President Obama expanded it obscenely to the point that Obamacare covers far more uninsured through it than private health plans sold on the exchanges.
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Congratulations are in order! Model Emily Ratajkowski married her boyfriend of a few weeks in a surprise ceremony at a New York City courthouse on Feb. 23, 2018.
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The 26-year-old revealed her marriage to Sebastian Bear-McClard in a snap posted to her Instagram Stories with the caption "I got married today."
Emily -- who first gained fame appearing in Robin Thicke's "Blurred Lines" video--later posted another picture on her Instagram of the happy couple embracing after the ceremony.
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The wedding was held at City Hall and only attended by a few friends, including social media star The Fat Jewish, according to TMZ.
News of wedding comes as a surprise to fans as Emily recently separated from her boyfriend of nearly four years, Jeff Magid.
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New Hydroelectric Dams in Brazilian Amazon Would Be Disastrous, Says Study
Scientists unveiled a Dam Environmental Vulnerability Index in the journal Nature to score the impact of 428 future dams across a broad range of criteria.
New Jersey's largest city has sued several opioid manufacturers over what it claims are deceptive advertising practices.
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Fast and Furious 8: If the figures hold, it will just inch past the previous record holder, Star Wars: The Force Awakens which launched to 9 million in December of 2015 without China. The eighth installment in the Fast and the Furious is on the path to becoming the biggest worldwide debut of all time, besting both Star Wars: The Force Awakens and Jurassic World.
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LONDON (AP) — Roger Federer and Serena Williams are both back on Centre Court at Wimbledon on Wednesday as they look to advance to the third round.
Federer will play Lukas Lacko of Slovakia as he continues his quest for a record-extending ninth title at the All England Club. Williams then faces Bulgarian qualifier Viktoriya Tomova as she goes for a 16th straight match win at the tournament — having missed last year while pregnant.
Australian Open champion Caroline Wozniacki and last year's men's runner-up, Marin Cilic, are also back in action as they try to avoid more upsets at the tournament. Three of the top-10 seeded men lost in the first round, while former champions Maria Sharapova and Petra Kvitova also went out on Tuesday.
The forecast calls for more sunny skies, although there is a 30 percent chance of rain showers in the afternoon.
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Paul Fahy will make his final appearance for Evesham United in Saturday's home match against Winchester City.
He is leaving the Southern League Division One West play-off chasers for a new adventure in Finland.
The former Cheltenham Saracens and Slimbridge winger is relocating to Helsinki next Monday to live with his girlfriend, who he met during a club holiday at the end of last season.
Fahy's second campaign at Evesham has been disrupted by injuries, but he has still played his part in another promotion challenge, scoring in a 5-1 away win over Bristol Manor Farm in September.
The 24-year-old has managed to arrange some trips to visit his partner, around his commitments with football and work as a labourer.
And he has already secured a job and is also planning to play football at the highest level possible in his new home country.
VICTORIA — Former British Columbia premier Dave Barrett has died at the age of 87.
A statement from Premier John Horgan's office says the former NDP premier died after a long struggle with Alzheimer's disease.
He died today in Victoria.
Barrett was first elected to the B.C. legislature in 1960.
The former social worker from Vancouver became known as the champion of the little guy.
He was elected eight times as a provincial member of the legislature.
He was also elected as a federal New Democrat MP in 1988 in the former Victoria-area riding of Esquimalt-Juan de Fuca.
Barrett made political history when his left leaning New Democrats defeated the five-term Social Credit juggernaut governments of W.A.C. Bennett in 1972.
He was B.C.'s first NDP premier and his three-year government from 1972 to 1975 was short-lived but enduring for its political accomplishments.
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Kalamazoo, freshman, Kailey Hoffman, grey sweater, East Grand Rapids, junior, Madison Frye, right, and their friends relax in hammocks for the Hammock for Homelessness Day on Wednesday, April 12 outside of Park Library. A settlement of hammocks formed near Brooks Hall yesterday as students hung out at the first annual Hammock for Homelessness Day.
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An Iowa man born with no arms or legs now has the freedom to drive himself around in a customized van, KWWL reports.
Jake Hesselman was born with a rare condition that's left him with no arms and legs, but he doesn't let that get in the way of him taking a drive around town.
A family member started a fundraising effort to get a specialized van for Hesselman hoping to give him the chance to be as independent as his peers, NBC affiliate KWWL reported. The fundraiser was successful and Jake Hesselman now has his customized van.
"The independence is so awesome. I can do whatever I want, whenever I want," Hesselman said.
Jake is able to operate everything in the vehicle without ever leaving his wheelchair, from opening the door to steerhing with a joystick.
Jake says he's so thankful to the Dubuque community, and to the people across the U.S. who made this possible.
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Interesting how this Orthodox priest mentions several times the Vatican Council II as a cause of further division between Orthodox and Catholics, particularly in the Liturgy.
A teacher-priest arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a 12-year-old pupil in KwaZulu-Natal.
A Boksburg high school principal receiving oral sex in his office from two pupils and four older women — and filming the antics.
A school counsellor on trial in Pietermaritzburg for raping and sexually assaulting several boys.
And a Johannesburg high school water polo coach charged with rape, sexual assault and attempted murder.
For any parent entrusting the safety and wellbeing of their child to a school and its staff, it’s a litany of allegations that makes for grim reading.
In the first case, the teacher — arrested on Wednesday at his new school after being fired by the school where one of the alleged assaults took place — will make his second court appearance next week.
Postal customers in the Salem, OH 44460 delivery area may notice their mail arriving at a different time each day starting in the next few weeks, according to Postmaster Brian Henderson. He says upcoming changes to mail delivery routes may also mean area residents will be served by a different letter carrier.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — A lawsuit against a North Carolina city for allegedly discriminating against an African-American-owned television network will go forward after the Supreme Court declined to get involved in the case.
The Supreme Court's announcement Monday that it would not get involved in the dispute leaves in place a ruling of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit earlier this year that revived the lawsuit. A trial court had initially dismissed it.
Black Network Television claims the City of Greensboro rescinded a $300,000 economic development loan because of race. The city says race had nothing to do with it. Appeals court judges ruled 2-1 that the lawsuit had been improperly dismissed.
Grey's Anatomy actor Jesse Williams has refused to stand for the national anthem at a basketball game - seemingly protesting Donald Trump's response to violence in Charlottesville.
The president has failed to single out white supremacists for criticism following violence in the Virginian cit which saw 32-year-old Heather Heyer killed by a car which drove into a crowd.
Williams, 36, was attending a BIG3 game at the Staples Center in LA yesterday.
Grey's Anatomy star Jesse Williams (center) refused to stand for the National Anthem yesterday
He posted a video while the National Anthem was playing, captioned: 'We'll stand when you do...'
In a press conference following the killing of anti-fascist demonstrator Heather Heyer, who died when a car was deliberately driven into a crowd, the President stopped short of condemning the far right groups.
White supremacist James Alex Fields Jr has been charged with second-degree murder.
It was a pilot project that really took off.
The Cariboo Chilcotin Conservation Society’s Jackets for All took place this past tuesday at the Marie Sharpe Gymnasium in Williams Lake offering quality jackets worn by Whistler/Blackcomb staff for just $10 each once the buyer removed the logos.
Organizer Mary Forbes wasn’t sure how well the event would go, but that soon changed before the doors opened
“We were getting set up the hour before the event and when I looked outside the lineup went out the gym door, around the corner and almost around the corner again. It was amazing”.
But Forbes wasn’t the only one impressed by the turn out.
We were boggled. Our friend from Whistler/Blackcomb, she was the one who got us the coats, she cried, she said nothing like this would happen on the coast”.
Of the 700 jackets the Cariboo Chilcotin Conservation Society received, 400 went out the door.
A glass company was hired by Ottawa police to replace the front door of a pot shop on Montreal Road just hours after members of the drug unit entered the property with a search warrant.
The raid occurred on Tuesday morning at Dr. Greenthumb, a marijuana dispensary at 973 Montreal Rd.
As a worker was installing the new glass, two officers were parked outside the business in separate vehicles. While one officer suggested details about the raid would be available through their media relations office, that department was not able to provide further details about the warrant.
The business is adjoined by a Subway shop. An employee at the restaurant who was working during the raid was not aware of the incident.
Dr. Greenthumb, which sells a variety of cannabis concentrates and edibles, including a candy-like product in the shape of a revolver, was one of several dispensaries raided by police last October, one month after Ontario Attorney General Yasir Naqvi declared war on the province’s illegal pot shops.
NEW ORLEANS, La. (WJTV) – The Saints signed former Tulane wide receiver Xavier Rush to a free agent contract over the weekend.
Last year, Rush signed with the Eagles but was cut during training camp. The Terry alum has definitely taken the road less traveled as he chases his dream of playing in the NFL.
He tore his ACL as a senior in college. After graduating, he took a job as a middle school teacher in Arkansas before signing his contract with the Eagles.
Rush says his drive to achieve his dreams comes from a work ethic he’s had since he was a child.
“Just growing up with my parents. Seeing them work hard all the time. Being an older brother, trying to set an example for my younger brother and my younger sister,” Rush said. “I always wanted to be the best. Anything I touched. School, chores, whatever, if I was sleeping floors, I want mine to be the cleanest. It’s internal. I know I can do it. I know my talent was there.”
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Mrs. Nabila Gazanfer has been given the additional charge of the post of Director General Public Relations. A notification has been issued in this regard here today. She is grade 19 officer of the DGPR department. Before this, she was serving as Director Administration and Director Coordination in the head office.
She has also performed duties as DPR to Inspector General Police Punjab for seven years—PR
A single-vehicle accident at a Kelowna car wash has sent a senior citizen to hospital.
The incident happened at the Scogies Auto Wash on Underhill Street just before 11 a.m. on Wednesday.
“It sounds from what the witnesses say that she was in the line-up for Scogies to get her vehicle cleaned and somehow ended up going straight through and then into that post that made her flip her car,” Kelowna RCMP Cst. Lise Marion said.
RCMP say it appears the driver may have mistaken the gas for the brake pedal.
The driver and lone occupant of the vehicle was taken away by ambulance to hospital to be checked over for any possible injuries.
“Minor injuries if she has any at all,” Marion said. “More shaken up than anything I believe.”
Police are advising that roads in the Swatragh area are extremely icy and drivers should exercise extreme care.
The Killycullib Road is currently closed as attempts are made to recover a lorry that has jack-knifed. Motorists should avoid the road and seek an alternative route.
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It may seem like a lot of fun to be a lord or lady on Downton Abbey on MASTERPIECE Classic, but there were a lot of rules to follow. Times were changing when Downton Abbey begins, social norms still had a big impact from the very beginning: When the Crawleys’ heir died, none of the daughters could inherit. Social rules governed what you wore at different times of the day, what you could talk about with certain people, and even whom you could marry. Remember how alarmed everyone was when Matthew revealed he didn’t own a morning coat?
Could you pass for an Edwardian elite, or would the Dowager Countess find you out and have you on the next train back to London? Take this quiz to find out.
Need more drama in your life? Marathon all six seasons of Downton Abbey beginning Friday, March 17 at 8PM and running all day and all night through March 20 at 6PM. Or, become a member of KVIE and host your own marathon of Downton Abbey with KVIE Passport!
Quiz: Would you pass for a lord or lady on Downton Abbey?
News Tech apps key to cost cutting for insurers
Collaboration between insurers and the start-up insurance tech (InsurTech) firms will help underwriters cope with the rapid technological advances in the sector and promote competition as well as innovation.
Winnie Badiah, chief executive at GrassRoots Bima, a local InsurTech firm, said the insurance industry is the most threatened by disruptive change.
“Underwriters are aware of the disruptions and changes facing their industry, the transformational impact of which is now evident,” she told the Business Daily.
GrassRoots Bima established last year is the brain behind WazInsure app that enables interaction between agency networks and clients.
WazInsure app is designed for insurers to distribute and administer their insurance policies online and is integrated with a mobile app for customers to access the insurance products.
March 19, 2018 -- Johnsonville, LLC is recalling more than 100,000 pounds of smoked pork sausages over concerns they may be contaminated with plastic bits.
Included in the recall are 14-oz. plastic packages containing 6 pieces of “Jalapeño Cheddar Smoked Sausage” with best-by date 04/04/2018 and Batch ID 1001124486 or 1001124487, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service.
The recalled sausages, shipped to stores nationwide, are labeled “EST. 34224” inside the USDA mark of inspection.
The problem was discovered when the Sheboygan Falls, WI, company received three complaints that sausages were found to have pieces of hard, green plastic. There have been no confirmed reports of injuries or illness.
If you’ve bought one of the affected products, throw them away or return them to the store.
Anyone with questions about the recall can call or text Johnsonville Consumer Relations at 888-556-2728.
As the 2017 NBA Draft nears, NBA Rumors whispered of draft day trades are growing louder in volume. Most significant is the momentum of Sacramento Kings offering their five and ten picks for Philadelphia 76ers three.
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U.S. forward Rubio Rubin has signed with the Mexican club Tijuana.
The 21-year-old from Beaverton, Oregon, was with Utrecht in the Netherlands from 2014-17 and split last year between Denmark’s Silkeborg and Norway’s Stabaek.
He scored twice for the U.S. at the 2015 Under-20 World Cup and made his national team debut in November 2014 against Colombia. He has five international appearances.
Tijuana announced his agreement Thursday.
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Tom Cruise’s mother, Mary Lee South, has passed away. She was 80.
People confirmed the news noting that South died in her sleep sometime last week after battling multiple health issues as of late.
The media outlet also reported that South was honored by her family with a memorial service at her local Church of Scientology this past weekend.
Cruise’s mother was born Mary Lee Pfeiffer in Kentucky. She met and married Cruise’s father, Thomas Cruise Mapother III and the family lived in Syracuse, New York, where the actor was born. The marriage between South and Mapother ended in 1974 and she married Jack South in 1978.
South always knew Cruise would be a star and fully supported his acting career. Their close relationship was evident when he had her join him on several red carpets.
In addition to her famous son, South is also survived by three daughters Lee Ann DeVette, Cass Mapother and Marian Henry.
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Hubei Dinglong Co Ltd:
* SAYS IT PLANS TO INVEST 130 MILLION YUAN ($19.65 million) TO SET UP INVESTMENT JV WITH PARTNERS Source text in Chinese: bit.ly/2BxOmHT Further company coverage: ($1 = 6.6167 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Hong Kong newsroom)
Mohammed Kaif is one of India’s best cricketers and arguably one of the fittest men in the country. Which is why he often takes to Twitter to share some heathy tips and advice to his fans. As usual, he posted some pictures of him doing the Surya Namaskar, which didn’t go down too well with some religious fanatics, who said the exercise isn’t allowed in Islam and it’s a 100% against the religion. What even?!
Surya Namaskar is a complete workout fr the physical system,a comprehensive exercise form without any need fr equipment.#KaifKeFitnessFunde pic.twitter.com/snJW0SgIXM — Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) December 31, 2016
Not one to keep quiet, Kaif was quick to shut down haters with this one tweet.
In all 4pics,I had Allah in my heart.
Cant understand what doing any exercise,
Surya Namaskar or Gym has to do with religion.It benefits ALL pic.twitter.com/exq5pUclvu — Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) December 31, 2016
Exactly! Since when did exercise have a religion?
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Share This: There’s A Batcomputer In Your iPhone, Courtesy Of The Lego Batman Movie Corrina
Forget the pink carnations and heart-shaped boxes of chocolates you may or may not have received yesterday, Apple got us something way better. They’ve hacked into The Lego Batman Movie’s Batcomputer and put it right in our iPhones.
You might have picked up on Siri’s cameo in the latest Lego movie—Apple’s voice command assistant, the one that talks to you when you accidentally hold the home button down a tad too long, is at the helm of Batman’s super computer, too. And since artificial intelligence isn’t all that intelligent (yet), you can convince Siri that you’re a cape-wearing Lego minifig with one simple phrase.
Activate Siri and say “Hey, ‘puter.” She’ll reply as though you’re Batman. You don’t haaaaaave to talk to her in your gruffest Batvoice but it’s definitely more fun if you do. Keep repeating the phrase for different Bat-related responses.
Here are a few of the ones we got, but check it out for yourself.
Julian Marquez returns to action on Friday, May 19th
Julian ‘The Cuban Missile Crisis’ Marquez is on a roll in the Light Heavyweight division and plans to take out another tough opponent on Friday, May 19th at Legacy Fighting Alliance 12 in Prior Lake, Minnesota. Marquez recently got the biggest win of his career when he knocked out UFC veteran Matt Hamill 1:22 seconds into the fight.
Stassi Schroeder is raising some eyebrows for her extreme diet secrets.
In a new interview with Daily Mail Australia, the Vanderpump Rules star was asked about her figure. What came next was a comment that may not get a seal of approval from doctors.
"I'm really lazy. I stay thin by trying to starve myself for the most part, if I'm being honest," she explained to the outlet. "When I'm home in Los Angeles, it's like one meal a day."
Stassi continued, "But when I go out of town or on work trips, it's breakfast, lunch and dinner."
And for those wondering, the former SUR employee is currently visiting Sydney.
If you're embarrassed about old Hipstamatic photos on your Instagram feed or hate the filters you used in the early days of the app, you can finally hide them. Instagram rolled out an update to the app that now includes the "Archive" feature, which lets you move photos off your feed and to a space only you can see.
You can still see any archived post and even move it back to your feed. The feature should be good news to anyone who wants to hide bad selfies, photos of ex significant others, or nonaesthetically pleasing photos. See how to use the new feature, available in the latest version of Instagram, ahead.
April 24 (Reuters) - Two Dallas police officers were shot and critically wounded on Tuesday at a Home Depot Inc store in the Texas city and a civilian was also shot in the incident, Dallas police said on Twitter.
Officials were searching for a suspect, according to the local CBS affiliate. (Reporting by Suzannah Gonzales in Chicago Editing by Scott Malone)
TORONTO — No winning ticket was sold for the $33 million jackpot in Friday night’s Lotto Max draw.
That means the jackpot for next Friday’s draw will grow to approximately $50 million, and there will also be two Maxmillions prizes of $1 million each up for grabs.
The winning numbers in Friday’s Lotto Max draw for an estimated $33 million: 3, 8, 9, 24, 28, 31 & 44.
Bonus 32.
In the event of any discrepancy between this list and the official winning numbers, the latter shall prevail.
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — Could bad behavior be contagious? Are your actions causing other people to act out?
If you see a driver doing something wrong, would you set a good example or would you simply duplicate their actions?
You might be surprised just how many people will say they saw someone else doing what they just did.
Stanley Roberts explains.
Watch the above video to see Stanley’s full report.
Tonight at 10 Who would have known, that a red light was only a suggestion? @kron4news #PeopleBehavingBadly #SF pic.twitter.com/sOTR2xGgBb — Stanley Roberts (@SRobertsKRON4) February 15, 2017
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Sushil Finance's report on Silver
Silver turned down 0.4 percent to $18.445 an ounce after touching a five-month high of $18.649.
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We expect silver prices to trade sideways on the back of profit booking after up-move.
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Keuchel (3-7) took the loss Wednesday, allowing four runs on seven hits and three walks while striking out seven over five innings against the Yankees.
Keuchel allowed just a pair of singles and run one through the first four frames, but the wheels started coming off after that. He allowed two runs in the fifth followed by two more when he came back out to start the sixth. His 3.65 ERA would suggest he deserves a better fate than seven losses (tied for most in the AL), but he did himself no favors in this one with three free passes and a pair of wild pitches. The lefty will look to get back in the win column Tuesday against the Mariners.
Nigerian financial markets in Nigeria are closed today for the new year celebrations.
However, a review of the performance on the stock market in 2016 shows that the NSE all share index fell by 6.47 percent, to close at 26,874.62 points, compared with 28,642.25 with which it opened the year.
Also, the money market rates also trended southward across all tenors with the 1month, 3month and the 6 month nibor rates contracting by 12 basis points, 78 basis points and 43 basis points, each.
On the other hand, bonds and treasury bills were bullish as increased demand compressed yields across almost all tenors.
At the currency market, the Naira closed at 305 naira to the US Dollar while the local currency however closed at 490 Naira to the US Dollar, at the parallel market, down over 45 percent year-on-year.
research analysts expect low FX liquidity, high inflation, interest rates and the tapered fiscal spending to remain largely in play this January.
Bournemouth striker Benik Afobe pulls out of the Africa Cup of Nations to reportedly focus on the Cherries' season.
Bournemouth striker Benik Afobe has rejected the chance to play in the Africa Cup of Nations with Congo amid reports that he has prioritised his domestic commitments.
The Congolese Football Federation announced via media officer Gerard-Desire Angengwa that Afobe has "forfeited from the tournament", which begins on January 14.
The 23-year-old made the decision to snub England and play his international football with Congo just two months ago, but according to BBC Sport, Afobe has told head coach Florent Ibenge that he will not play at AFCON because he wants to fight for his place in the Bournemouth team.
The forward, who has made 17 appearances in all competitions for the Cherries this season, scored just his second goal of the campaign in Saturday's 3-0 win over Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium.
FILE - In this April 3, 2018, file photo, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt speaks at a news conference at the EPA in Washington. New internal documents say a sweep for hidden listening devices in Pruitt’s office was shoddy and wasn’t properly certified under U.S. government practices Andrew Harnik, File AP Photo
The self-styled Prince of Pot has pleaded guilty to trafficking cannabis and will pay a $5,000 fine.
Earl Pollock digs out his mailbox after a blizzard, Monday, Feb. 13, 2017, in Freeport, Maine. A fluffy snow up to two-feet deep blanketed parts of the Northeast, just days after the biggest storm of the season dumped up to 19 inches of snow on the region.
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Russian journalist Arkady Babchenko, who had been reported shot and killed in the Ukrainian capital Tuesday, has shown up at a news conference very much alive.
Vasily Gritsak, head of the Ukrainian Security Service, told a news conference on Wednesday the agency faked Babchenko’s death to catch those who were trying to kill him.
Tiger Brands has reason to worry after the Esidimeni arbitration award‚ as life might not be so cheap anymore‚ according to a leading lawyer.
On Monday‚ former deputy chief justice Dikgang Moseneke awarded R1-million in constitutional damages to 68 survivors and 67 families who lost loved ones in the Life Esidimeni tragedy.
This huge payout to people who weren't earning money sets a precedent‚ said Richard Spoor‚ a class action lawyer representing families who lost loved ones from listeriosis. Spoor plans to sue Tiger Brands for millions.
The food producer's Enterprise factory in Polokwane was infected with ST6 listeria‚ the strain that caused illness in 91% of the people who got listeriosis.
Spoor said many people who died from listeria were old or poor or very young and payouts for them would usually be low.
Robertsdale, AL (WKRG)- The Baldwin County Sheriffs Office confirms to News 5 that they are investigating a possible meth lab site in Robertsdale on Greek Cemetery Road along with searching for a missing person.
Sheriff Huey “Hoss” Mack says a meth lab search warrant in the Elsanor Community Thursday lead them to investigate a missing person search Friday morning on Whispering Pines Road.
Baldwin County Sheriffs office with the assistance of the FBI Evidence Recovery Team and Klass Kids are searching the area as it relates to a missing person investigation.
This is a developing story.
Eduardo Rodriguez’s game is still a work in progress — and that’s a good thing.
The Boston Red Sox left-hander had struggled in his previous two outings entering Wednesday’s start against the Washington Nationals. So, he made an adjustment, mixing in a steady diet of changeups to keep Washington’s hitters off balance.
Rodriguez’s strategy clearly worked: The 25-year-old allowed just three hits over six scoreless innings to lead the Red Sox to a 3-0 win at Nationals Park.
Watch Sox manager Alex Cora break down Rodriguez’s new approach in the “Red Sox Extra Innings” video above, presented by W.B. Mason.
Thumbnail photo via Evan Habeeb/USA TODAY Sports Images
Cuba Middle School is hosting a STEM Night on Wednesday, February 22 from 6-7:30 p.m.
Join students for an evening filled with fun science, technology, engineering and math activities.
Over 20 stations will be available for students, family and community members to explore. Some stations include underwater robot, video game design, snap electronics, roadway physics, ice cream in a baggie, orthopedic repair and infectious disease.
The STEM Night is presented by the seventh grade science students.
Baku. 13 January. REPORT.AZ/ Azerbaijan State Musical Theatre takes part in the 35th Fajr International Theater Festival in Iran.
Report informs citing the theater, Husband and Wife two part musical comedy by Uzeyir Hajibeyov will be shown in the event to run from January 13 to 18.
Director of the play is Yusif Akbarov, conductor honored artist Nazim Hajialibayov, honored art worker Fakhraddin Atayev.
People's Artist Ilham Namig Kamal, honored artists Nahida Orujova, Alakbar Aliyev, Akbar Alizade, actress Guljahan Salamova, actors Aghakhan Sharifov, Huseyn Alili and Alimammad Novruzov play the parts.
Former Congressmen Harold Ford, Jr., and David Jolly discuss what it's like to deal with hostile crowds while talking to constituents.
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Ecobank Transnational Incorporated, (“ETI”), the Lomé-based parent company of the Ecobank Group, reported a third quarter result that beats analysts’ expectation amid a volatile and tough operating environment. This means lender’s consistent and steady dividend payment means its shareholders are drinking from the golden goblet. If ETI were a local bank, its N6.40 trillion total…
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Asked on Friday what he meant when he said that a gathering of military leaders at the White House the evening before was "the calm before the storm," U.S. President Donald Trump did not elaborate, and said again, "You'll find out."
WASHINGTON: Asked on Friday what he meant when he said that a gathering of military leaders at the White House the evening before was "the calm before the storm," U.S. President Donald Trump did not elaborate, and said again, "You'll find out."
Trump made the remarks to reporters at a proclamation signing ceremony in the Oval Office at the White House.
(Reporting by James Oliphant)
During the NBA All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles, Trey Songz was accused of hitting a woman and placed under arrest for the reported incident. Now according to TMZ, Trey Songz along with his attorney Shawn Holley turned himself in around 6:00AM to be booked on a felony warrant. He claims that his accuser Andrea Buera is making the incident up for her own personal gain but she claims that she was beaten so badly she threw up from a concussion.
For weeks my lawyers & Mgmt have asked me not to comment on this and I initially agreed but this morning I feel that my fam, the women that raised me, my friends & fans especially the youth need to hear from me. I am being lied on and falsely accused for someone’s personal gain — Trey Songz (@TreySongz) March 19, 2018
Below you can check out pics of Andrea Buera’s alleged injuries.
The Hope College women's swimming and diving team was hoping to keep its perfect Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association dual meet record intact at Calvin on Saturday.
In a matchup of nationally ranked teams, the Flying Dutch fell 166-134 and finished the dual-meet portion of its schedule with a 4-1 record.
No. 25 Hope now turns its attention to preparing for the February 21-24 MIAA Championships at Calvin. The MIAA Championships' results solely determine the MIAA team winner. No. 12 Calvin went 5-0 in league dual meets.
Freshman Meg Peel of Spring Lake, Michigan (Spring Lake HS) claimed top honors in the 100 and 200 backstroke for the Flying Dutch with a time of 58.58 seconds and 2:07.61, respectively.
Senior Chloe Palajac of Dearborn, Michigan (Dearborn) won the 100 butterfly in 58.56 and the 200 individual medley in 2:11.75.
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ALEXANDRIA, Va. — A bystander captured the moment a gunman opened fire Wednesday morning on Republicans at a baseball practice for a charity baseball game in Alexandria, Virginia.
Noah Nathan was walking his dog when he passed by the field where the GOP congressional baseball team was practicing, CNN reported. After the first shot, he started recording on his cell phone.
“Where is this guy?” Nathan can be heard yelling. “Do we know where he’s at?” he asks as gunshots continue.
“He’s behind home plate,” someone answers.
“The guy that’s been shot, is he OK? Is anyone talking to him?” Nathan asks.
That man lying in the outfield is believed to be Rep. Steve Scalise, the House majority whip, CNN reported. The congressman is now in critical condition.
After almost five minutes, it’s silent. Someone can be seen rushing to Scalise’s side.
Nathan gave his cell phone to police in case his video can help with the investigation, CNN reported.
Whenever someone discusses sports video games, the FIFA series is always counted among the best. However, Konami’s Pro Evolution Soccer (PES) series has been a workhorse that has been trying to climb the ladder to overthrow the former. With the seventeenth instalment of the series, PES 2018 hopes its fans will be not only satisfied but also ecstatic. PES 2018 does add some value to the genre. There are some moments in the game, such as Neymar stopping the ball with his chest or Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s celebration, which make the game feel real. The animations are ...
Turkish warplanes and artillery have struck Islamic State targets in Syria, killing 22 of the group’s militants, while Russian aircraft hit jihadists near the Islamic State-controlled town of al-Bab, Turkey’s military said on Monday.
In a round-up of its military operations over the past 24 hours in support of rebels in northern Syria, the army said the Russian aircraft destroyed Islamic State targets in the area of Dayr Kak, 8 km (5 miles) southwest of al-Bab.
The Turkish military operation, dubbed ‘Euphrates Shield’, was launched more than four months ago to drive Islamic State militants away from the border region and in recent weeks the forces have been besieging the town of al-Bab.
Up to €150,000 worth of cannabis has been seized at Portlaoise Mail Centre today.
Revenue officers seized 7.5kg of herbal cannabis with the help of a sniffer dog.
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The drugs were found hidden in parcels from Nigeria, addressed to a location in Dublin.
The investigation is on-going.
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Revenue have asked anyone with information to contact their Confidential Freephone line on 1800 295 295.
Yes, Sears is likely to collapse, but Eddie Lampert will be just fine
After years of asset sales, store closures, debt exchanges and real estate moves, Sears is still suffering huge losses and declining sales and analysts say bankruptcy is very likely.
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NEW YORK — A person briefed on the discussions tells The Associated Press that Madison Square Garden has lifted its ban of Charles Oakley.
The person who spoke to the AP on Tuesday on condition of anonymity because the discussions were to remain private says the former Knicks star who was arrested at a game last week is welcome back at the arena.
Madison Square Garden chairman James Dolan banned Oakley on Friday, two days after the former power forward had an altercation with security guards while attending a game.
But the sides reconciled quickly, helped by a meeting Monday at NBA headquarters with Commissioner Adam Silver and Hall of Famer Michael Jordan. Jordan and Oakley were teammates in Chicago before Oakley was traded to New York, where he became a fan favorite with the Knicks from 1988-98.
March 31 Primero Mining Corp:
* Primero closes extension to revolving credit facility
* Primero Mining Corp says Primero drew down $10 million from revolving credit facility, which now has $60 million drawn
* Primero Mining Corp says an additional $15 million remains available for drawdown under the revolving credit facility Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
In this Feb. 5, 2015, file photo, Brookhaven High School football player Leo Lewis announces his decision to attend Mississippi State during a signing day event at the school in Brookhaven, Miss. Mississippi State players Lewis and Kobe Jones have, according to court documents, told the NCAA they received free merchandise from a clothing store while on recruiting trips to Ole Miss, something that would violate NCAA rules. They did so after being granted limited immunity by the NCAA, which protects them from being declared ineligible for wrongdoing as long as they told the truth. Joe Ellis The Clarion-Ledger via AP
Liberty Island being evacuated because of a person trying to climb the statue of Liberty.
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FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) – The Fort Wayne Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating Reondez Leshawn Moore, 20, of Fort Wayne.
He is being sought by Fort Wayne police detectives for questioning in two active investigations.
If you know Moore’s whereabouts, call the non-emergency line at 360-427-1222.
PARIS: Former Olympic downhill skiing champion Jean Vuarnet has died aged 83, French local newspaper Le Dauphine Libere reported on Monday.
Vuarnet, who won a gold medal at the 1960 Olympics, died of a stroke in Sallanches in the French Alps, the newspaper said.
He invented the aerodynamic 'egg position' used by ski racers and worked with optician Roger Pouilloux on the Skilynx lens that allowed enhanced perception of contrasts in white-out conditions, launching the Vuarnet sunglasses brand made popular by celebrities such as Miles Davis and Mick Jagger.
Vuarnet's wife Edith Bonlieu, a former French ski champion, and their son Patrick were among the members of a cult, the Order of the Solar Temple, who committed mass suicide in 1994.
(Reporting by Julien Pretot; Editing by Clare Fallon)
O'Neale accounted for 10 points (3-5 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds and one block across 20 minutes during the Jazz's 113-96 win over the Thunder in Game 4 of their Western Conference first-round playoff series.
The rookie posted his best scoring and rebounding totals of the series while equaling his highest amount of minutes. O'Neale came on in the latter half of the regular season as a solid second-unit contributor, and although his production in the series had been modest prior to Monday, he's notably upped his scoring total in each game against the Thunder.
The New York Times Editorial Board denounced President Donald Trump's roll back of LGBT rights in an editorial published Monday.
Yet, the nomination of several key officials, who have disparaged the L.G.B.T. community and sought to curtail the rights of its members, has exposed the narrative that Mr. Trump would be a champion of gay and transgender people as a fallacy. “It has been a catastrophe,” said Mara Keisling, the executive director of the National Center for Transgender Equality and a leading strategist behind a string of legal and policy victories the community achieved during the Obama administration. “Every twitch we’ve seen from the administration has been anti-L.G.B.T.”
DIY lovers rejoice! There's a new spot in Cherry Hill where you bring the wine and they will provide the rest. It's craft making with friends. Karen Rogers has more on Board and Brush.
City commissioners this week approved the expenditure of $53,879 for the purchase of 15 ornamental street lights to line the perimeter of the plaza along Heywood and Stenger streets.
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April 13 Zhejiang Busen Garments Co Ltd :
* Says it plans to invest 34 million yuan to set up an Internet financial assets trading center (JV) in Xi'an city with partners
* Says JV will be capitalized at 100 million yuan and co will hold a 34 percent stake in it
Source text in Chinese: goo.gl/XMGBHY
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Guelph Police were called to a residence on Arthur Street North Monday evening for a report of a break and enter.
Police say the suspect entered the residence and stole an electronic device worth $2,400.
The suspect is described as a man in his late 20’s with a thin build and short brown hair.
He was wearing all black and was last seen carrying the electronic device under his arm.
Police are asking anyone with information to contact them.
In a world of fleeting trends in apparel and rapid retail consolidation, VF. Corp is saying “Goodbye to All That" and doubling down on workwear.
Only 10 months into his position as president and chief executive officer of one of the world's largest apparel companies, Steve Rendle has made VF's first acquisition since its 2011 purchase of Timberland by agreeing to an $820 million cash deal for Williamson-Dickie Mfg. Co., the owner of Dickies, Red Wing Shoes, Wolverine and Duluth Trading Co.
The Performing Arts at Mountainview is holding a benefit concert in support of Brain Wave Café.
On Monday, April 30, the Dofasco Male Chorus will perform at Mountainview Church, 290 Main St. E. in Grimsby, supporting the program that is held in partnership with the Alzheimer Society and Rose Cottage Visiting Volunteers.
The 50-plus member chorus has been performing for more than 70 years, supporting a wide variety of causes over that time. The chorus is led by professionally trained conductor Nancy Bullivant.
Tickets for the event are $15 each or $35 for a family (with children 15 and under). They are available in advance at the Dutch Shop in Grimsby or at the door on the night of the event. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m.
Mercedes reluctantly used team orders in Bahrain because "the situation is different now".
That is the explanation of team boss Toto Wolff, speaking after Valtteri Bottas was told to move over for triple world champion Lewis Hamilton in Bahrain.
"We don’t like it," he is quoted by Speed Week, when asked about the order.
"In recent years we didn’t do this. But the situation is different now," Wolff added.
He is referring to the fact that, while Mercedes utterly dominated between 2014-2016, the team is actually now trailing Ferrari after three races in 2017.
"So far we had an internal struggle," Wolff continued. "This is also a question that Ferrari has to face."
But the Austrian also said he is enjoying the nature of the 2017 battle so far, with Mercedes and Ferrari fighting hard but still getting along well off track.
"I like this philosophy, a bit like rugby," said Wolff. "We fight hard against each other but afterwards can have a beer together. I think that’s important."
As the team's Adam Burgasser explains: if there is life, it's the "hardy" sort. It would have to survive extreme conditions for billions of years, he says. The upshot? If there is life, humans will have plenty of time to find it. A dwarf like TRAPPIST-1 is so stable that it should last for 900 times longer than the current age of the universe (around 13.7 billion years), and its temperature will be very consistent throughout that time.
The big challenge is using the Hubble and James Webb telescopes to learn whether or not any of the planets have atmospheres like Earth's. If they do, knowing the rough age of the star will come in handy. It'll shed more light on how atmospheres evolve, and how long they can last in systems that are far older than humanity's home turf.
PHOENIX — Joshua Braun scored 14 points to help spark Grand Canyon's wire-to-wire, 89-55 rout of Chicago State in a Western Athletic Conference contest Saturday night.
Chicago State has now lost 19 straight.
Grand Canyon opened the game with back-to-back-to-back 3-pointers by Alessandro Lever, Casey Benson and Braun and never trailed. By halftime, the Antelopes led 36-27. Benson hit a layup and followed it with a 3 to push the lead to 46-27 barely two minutes into the second half. Grand Canyon finished with 11 3-pointers on 27 attempts (40.7 per cent).
Grand Canyon (17-7, 6-2) had its four-game win streak snapped by Utah Valley and the Lopes now have won back-to-back games.
Oscar Frayer had 12 points and Keonta Vernon added 10 points and grabbed eight rebounds for the Antelopes, who had 15 players see action and 13 figure in the scoring.
Glen Burns scored 12 points to lead Chicago State (2-23, 0-8).
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Gibson (lower body) will be unavailable for Saturday's game against the Canadiens, Eric Stephens of The Orange County Register reports.
Gibson will miss his second consecutive matchup for the Ducks on Saturday because of the lower-body ailment. As a result, Ryan Miller will substitute in the goal crease again, with Reto Berra also available on the bench in a pinch.
West Bromwich Albion manager Alan Pardew describes his side's 3-2 home defeat by Southampton - their first Premier League win since November - as "painful".
MATCH REPORT: West Brom 2-3 Southampton
Watch highlights on Match of the Day, Saturday 3rd February at 22:30 GMT on BBC One and the BBC Sport website & app.
U.S. Marines advise and assist the Afghan army against the Taliban, and one officer watches on Skype as his son is born back home.
We'll give you 17 additional reasons why, too.
Gigi Hadidproves it's time we swapped our sandals for mules—it's August 14, after all. Fall is fast approaching, so it's time to at least start thinking about the footwear changes you'll be making.
Luckily there's a particular shoe (mules, you guessed it) that make transitioning your wardrobe from summer to fall as easy as possible. They're the backless shoes that will keep you a little warmer without having to change up your look, really, at all.
So with that said, take a scroll through the below 17 picks we've rounded up just for you!
DUBAI, April 12 Saudi Arabia has set the final size of its planned debut international sukuk at $8 billion, split equally between a five-year and a 10-year tranche, sources familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.
The final spreads for the issuance are 100 basis points over mid-swaps for the five-year notes and 140 basis points over mid-swaps for the 10-year.
Initial price guidance, released on Tuesday, put the Islamic bonds at around 115 and 155 bps over mid-swaps, respectively.
(Reporting by Davide Barbuscia; editing by Jason Neely)
A Pennsylvania State Police trooper who was slain on duty will be laid to rest this week.Twenty-three-year-old Trooper Landon Weaver was shot and killed while responding to a domestic complaint Friday night in Huntingdon County, in central Pennsylvania. State police shot and killed the suspect in Weaver's death after an overnight manhunt.Weaver graduated from the police academy last summer and was assigned to the Huntingdon barracks. Gov. Tom Wolf plans to visit the barracks Monday afternoon.The John K. Bolger Funeral Home says there will be a visitation Wednesday at the Jaffa Shrine Center in Altoona. Weaver's funeral will be Thursday at the Jaffa Shrine Center. He'll be buried at Fairview Cemetery in Martinsburg.Weaver was the 97th member of the Pennsylvania State Police to be killed in the line of duty.
Eva Vega won the Charlotte Observer Spelling Bee in February and is competing this week at the National Spelling Bee in Maryland. John D. Simmons Observer photo
Former Spurs Sandro has been offered to AC Milan, reports in Italy claim . The experienced centre midfielder joined Benvento from Antalyaspor this past January has imposed himself as one of the most surprising midfielrs in Italy’s top flight this season.AC Milan would be interested in signing the 29-year-old who could be signed toBenevento on a permanent deal before selling him to any other Serie A club.Sando was praised to the sky by former Serie A defender Daniele Adani last week-end when Benevento sealed their first ever away Serie A win beating AC Milan at the San Siro.“Sandro should still be playing for Tottenham”, Adani said. “He was so unlucky during his career. Injuries have seriously affected him.AC Milan would be interested in signing the former Spurs man even though they are not planning to spend crazy money to sign him given that he would be signed to improve the team’s depth.
Yesterday Uber Technologies Inc. announced that it is turning over a new leaf and adopting the recommendations of Eric Holder's investigation into discrimination, sexual harassment and a generally problematic culture at the company. Chief Executive Officer Travis Kalanick, who is at the center of many of the controversies, will be taking a leave of absence, and will have some of his duties reduced when he returns.
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Baku. 9 August. REPORT.AZ/ The four servicemen of the Pakistani security forces have been killed in clashes with the militants preparing terror attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
Report informs citing RIA Novosti, Pakistani Armed Forces press release says one officer and three soldiers were killed in order to prevent terrorism.
Notably, on Wednesday night, servicemen began a special operation together with security services after receiving information that terrorists were hiding in Sherotkai area of Timergara.
The militants resisted law enforcement officials. One of them blew himself up, others shot dead and detained.
× State Police: Missing Patient from State Hospital Last Seen in Nanticoke
NANTICOKE — Pennsylvania State Police are looking for a missing patient from the Clarks Summit State Hospital.
Troopers said Kathryn G. Condry, 58, ran away from workers while on an out-of-facility treatment visit in Nanticoke.
Troopers said Condry was last seen on Broad Street in Nanticoke around 4:00 p.m. She was wearing dark pants, a blue or green jacket, and carrying a white purse.
Condry is described as a white female, 5’5″, and weighing between 160-170 lbs.
If you see her, call Nanticoke police at 570-735-4000 or 911.
Several accidents caused major delays on the Bonnet Carre Spillway Bridge Saturday morning.
I-10 eastbound and I-55 southbound have both been been reopened after being closed for several hours.
According to DOTD, delays from the closure are minimal.
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WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. Commerce Department is imposing more duties on Canada's Bombardier C series aircraft, charging that the Canadian company is selling the planes in America below cost.
The 80 percent duty comes on top of duties of nearly 220 percent Commerce announced last month. The case is a victory for U.S. rival Boeing.
The U.S. says Montreal-based Bombardier used unfair government subsidies to sell jets at artificially low prices in the United States.
Specifically, Boeing charges that Bombardier last year sold Delta Air Lines 75 CS100 aircraft for less than it cost to build them. But Delta has said Boeing did not even make the 100-seat jets it needed.
Bombardier can appeal the sanctions. The Canadian government can also take the case to the World Trade Organization in Geneva.
The family and friends of 11-year-old Cem Bora who died in a house fire are celebrating his life a year on from the tragedy.
An event will take place today (March 19) at Dallas Road Gardens to remember the Dallas Road Primary School pupil.
Family, friends and classmates will gather at 5pm to remember Cem.
Biodegradable red balloons will be released at the event which is open to all.
A collection will also be at the event to help fundraise for Lancaster Fire Service.
See tributes paid to Cem here
May 3 BNP Paribas SA
* BNP Paribas: Bookrunner says the Belgian State, via the federal holding and investment company, announces its intention to dispose of 31,2 million shares of BNP Paribas
* BNP Paribas: Bookrunner says sale represents about 2.5 pct of share capital, held by sfpi-fpim as part of a delegated mission
* BNP Paribas: Bookrunner says SFPI-FPIM will reduce its holding in bnp paribas from about 10.3 pct to about 7.8 pct, upon settlement in shares of this transaction
* BNP Paribas: Bookrunner says BNP Paribas Fortis, Citigroup Global Markets Limited, Goldman Sachs & Merrill Lynch International are acting as joint bookrunners (Bengaluru Newsroom: +91 80 6749 1136)
A 45-year-old Simcoe man has been charged with impaired driving by Six Nations Police.
Police were called just before 1:00 a.m. Thursday about a truck in the ditch near Tuscarora Road and Third Line. On arriving, officers saw the driver of a red Dodge truck trying to drive the vehicle out of the ditch.
In speaking with the driver, officers determined he showed signs of intoxication, and was placed under arrest. Breath samples obtained at the Six Nations Police station indicated his blood alcohol level was over the legal limit.
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A “large-scale operation” is under way to rescue construction workers after a tunnel-boring machine caught fire.
The blaze broke out on Monday morning at the building site for the Brenner tunnel, a railway link under the Alps designed to connect Austria with Italy.
According to ORF, Austria’s public broadcaster, there were 50 workers inside the tunnel at the time – with 12 taking cover inside a security container.
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Three people are believed to be unaccounted for – and, according to police, the incident happened “relatively deep inside” the tunnel.
Although the blaze has now been extinguished, fire crews are still attempting to bring those inside to safety.
The 34-mile (55km) Brenner tunnel is due to be completed in 2025, slashing journey times between the Austrian city of Innsbruck and northern Italy.
It will form part of a 40-mile (64km) tunnel system through the Alps, making it the longest underground rail link in the world.
Indonesian Parliament Speaker Setya Novanto (C) shakes hands with the prosecutor in the court room during his trial in Jakarta, Indonesia, Apr 24, 2018. EPA-EFE/BAGUS INDAHONO
Indonesian Parliament Speaker Setya Novanto sits in the court room during his trial in Jakarta, Indonesia, Apr 24,2018. EPA-EFE/BAGUS INDAHONO
The Jakarta Corruption Court on Tuesday handed a 15-year prison sentence to the former speaker of Indonesia's parliament and ex chairman of the Golkar party for his involvement in an embezzlement case worth over $170 million.
In a televised verdict, presiding Judge Yanto said it had been proved that Setya Novanto had committed acts of corruption with the help of third parties.
Derryl Barr, a former North Platte teacher and eclipse chaser, will speak at the North Platte Public Library at noon on Thursday, Feb. 23 on Eclipses Present . ... More Artworks will be auctioned this year at the annual North Platte Public School Foundation banquet, and artists are invited to submit their work.
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Old-fashioned circuses have been a relic of the past for quite a while, but they now seem more endangered than ever. Last year, the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus retired elephants from their show, following growing concerns about the treatment of those animals. It wasn’t enough to turn the tide. This year, that circus announced it’ll close for good in May. American audiences, it seemed, didn’t want to see a circus with elephants, but they didn’t want to see one without them, either. What this trend means for other circuses, including the annual Tripoli Shrine Circus in Milwaukee, remains to be seen. But for now, the Tripoli circus is carrying on as scheduled. This year’s is set to feature the usual array of aerialists, clowns and animals. (Multiple performances through Sunday, Feb. 26.)
NORFOLK, Va. — Randy Haynes scored 16 points with four 3-pointers, B.J. Stith, Ahmad Caver and Xavier Green added 11 points apiece, and Old Dominion held off UAB 65-60 on Saturday night.
Trey Porter scored 10 points with nine rebounds for the Monarchs (17-5, 8-2 Conference USA), who scored 23 points off of 18 Blazers turnovers.
Chris Cokley scored eight straight and UAB led 39-34 early in the second half, but the Monarchs stayed close and led 52-51 on Caver's 3 with 5:19 to go. The lead traded hands until Porter's jumper put Old Dominion up 60-58 with 1:58 left. UAB closed to 63-60 on Nick Norton's layup with eight seconds left, but B.J. Stith iced it with two free throws and Norton's 3 at the buzzer missed.
Old Dominion led 30-29 at halftime on Haynes' 3-pointer after eight lead changes and 10 ties.
That's the view of former West Ham striker-turned-pundit Tony Cottee.
Coutinho has been strongly linked with a move to Barcelona this summer with the Catalan side desperate to find Neymar's replacement before the transfer window shuts later this month.
However, Liverpool insist he won't be sold and have already rejected two bids.
But Cottee reckons the Reds should cash in on him if they want to sign any more players.
Jurgen Klopp has already expressed his concerns over Liverpool's defence and their need to strengthen after conceding three sloppy goals in their 3-3 draw with Watford on Saturday.
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Gather 'round, students; it's time for a football physics lesson.
Pay attention as MLSsoccer.com's Armchair Analyst Matt Doyle discusses his Law of Attacking Gravity, and looks at two players with the most attacking gravity in MLS.
Quick, without watching first: Who do you think they are?
Write it down; no cheating. Now watch and see if you're right.
Iain MacLeod has replaced Kate Oates as Coronation Street chief after the producer quit following a backlash over dark storylines.
Speaking after the news broke, he said: “Only Corrie could have tempted me away [from Emmerdale].
“It gave me my first job in TV as an assistant researcher many years ago and to be returning as producer is the fulfilment of a longstanding dream.
“It’ll be like a reunion with an old friend and I look forward to continuing the amazing work already being done by everyone connected with the show.”
It is believed Iain will work towards making Coronation Street more cheerful and family oriented after gritty plots were criticised by some viewers.
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Read all about the tips, tricks and trends in the valley concerning gardening & home remedies. This quarterly guide is packed full of everything to do about the household!
Meri toh game hi barbaad kar di (They ruined my game).” Satnam Singh belies the old truism of strapping men being largely unsentimental. He likes to bare his emotions more openly, and it would be no overstatement to say that his time in the NBA wasn’t pleasant. “It is not something I want to recall. It was a very difficult phase,” he says. The step up to the world’s best basketball league was always going to be difficult, but not necessarily so miserable. When the Dallas Mavericks picked Singh in 2015, he became the first Indian-born player to be ...
Markets aren’t ready for the Federal Reserve to start shrinking its big asset portfolio later this year, according to a recent survey by a policy research firm.
Fed officials in May outlined a proposed approach that would let increasing amounts of bonds mature over time, without reinvesting the proceeds. They could announce Wednesday, after a two-day policy meeting, that they have adopted the plan and give new details of how it would...
It was suspected yesterday but confirmed today: Cardinals pitcher Alex Reyes will have Tommy John surgery.
Reyes had an MRI yesterday which confirmed a tear in his UCL. The Cardinals said yesterday that he’d seek a second opinion, but TJ surgery has been decided upon. He will be out for the entire 2017 season. Assuming the Cards are cautious with him, he will likely get a late start in 2018, but he will likely be able to pitch a good deal next season assuming no complications.
Reyes has been one of the top prospects in baseball. He made his debut in the second half of last season, pitching in 12 games, starting five, and posting an ERA of 1.57 while striking out 52 batters in 46 innings. Earlier in the year he pitched in the Futures Game in San Diego.
Tough break for Reyes and the Cards.
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HAWKINS COUNTY, TN (WJHL) – Hawkins County Emergency Management officials said six people were injured after a deck at a Surgoinsville home collapsed Sunday morning.
According to EMA Director Gary Murrell, emergency crews responded a call about a deck collapse at a home on Byington Road around 10:50 a.m.
Murrell said six people were on the deck at the time of the collapse, and all six people were injured and taken to area hospitals by either Wings Air Transport or by ambulance.
Of those injured, a 5-month-old child and an elderly woman were listed to be in critical condition when they were transported. When emergency crews first arrived on scene, the woman’s legs were reportedly pinned under the deck.
Multiple crews including Hawkins County EMS, rescue squad, the sheriff’s office, as well as Stanley Valley Fire Department, responded to the scene.
Murrell said at this time they do not know what caused the deck to collapse.
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Those residents who managed to escape from their flats in Grenfell Tower have been evacuated to a nearby community centre, where they’re being offered food and shelter.
Photo: Midvaal Local Municipality
The aftermath of a tornado that swept through Midvaal.
Over 30 people have been injured and several houses were destroyed after a tornado hit the Midvaal Marina in Gauteng on Monday evening.
Mayor Bongani Baloyi said at least 300 families have reported damages to their homes, some of which had been destroyed. Around 31 people have suffered minor injuries.
According to Baloyi, infrastructure has also been damaged.
"The municipality is assisting displaced residents with temporary shelter, and will begin assessing the extent of the damage and the estimated cost of rebuilding," Baloyi said in a statement.
"Two help centres have been set up in Mamello and the Vaal Marina Town Hall to assist those affected by the tornado."
Baloyi added that emergency service authorities will continue to monitor the Vaal Marina and neighbouring areas to ensure the safety of residents.
Source: News24
Missing Missouri man found dead after motorcycle crash
RICHMOND, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri State Highway Patrol says a 23-year-old man who was missing during the Memorial Day weekend was found dead in rural Ray County.
The patrol says Richard Watson of Richmond died when his motorcycle went off of Missouri 210 in a rural area of the county and overturned. Watson was thrown from the motorcycle.
It was clear exactly when the crash occurred but Watson had been missing since late Saturday, as he left Richmond.
Aug 15 (Reuters) - Gpt Group:
* HY net profit after income tax expense attributable to stapled security holders up 28.3% to $752.3 million
* HY total revenues and other income up 15.6% to $944.8 million
* In 2017 GPT expects to deliver approximately 3% growth in FFO per ordinary security
* In 2017 GPT expects to deliver approximately 5% growth in distribution per ordinary security Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage:
Democratic lawmakers are proposing a bill that would require the state Department of Justice to track and disclose how much money and staff time it spends on civil cases. State Representative Chris Taylor (D-Madison) says DOJ has initiated or participated in court actions regarding issues including Obamcare, transgender students, and the Environmental Protection Agency.
“It’s very unnecessary but expensive litigation,” said state Senator Chris Taylor (D-Madison). “When we try to figure out how much this is costing, the answer from DOJ is ‘well, we don’t keep track of it.'”
Taylor says taxpayers deserve to know who the money is being spent. The proposal from Taylor and Representatives Dana Wachs (D-Eau Claire) and Fred Kessler (D-Milwaukee) would require DOJ to submit an annual report to the Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee that details the cost, staff time and status of each civil case it handles.
“Taxpayers deserve to know how the money is being spent,” Taylor says.
In an update on its forensic audit of Cambridge Analytica, Facebook (NASDAQ:FB) says auditors from its chosen firm Stroz Friedberg were on site at Cambridge's London office this evening.
But at the request of the UK Information Commissioner, those auditors stood down.
The Information Commissioner's Office is pursuing a warrant for its own on-site investigation and directed the halt to Facebook's audit.
Actor Sushant Singh Rajput will feature as the leading man in the Hindi remake of the 2014 Hollywood hit "The Fault In Our Stars".
To be produced by Fox Star Studios, the shooting of the project will commence from the first half of 2018. Casting director Mukesh Chhabra will make his directorial debut with the movie.
Chhabra said in a statement: "Yes, I am on board for 'The Fault in Our Stars' remake. I'm working on the script at the moment. Sushant is the leading man and we are still in the process of casting the heroine."
The Hollywood movie received worldwide recognition with strong critical and commercial success for its portrayal of a sensitive and unique love story that blossoms between the two lead characters. The film traces the life of a young girl suffering from cancer, who subsequently meets a boy at a support group and falls in love with him.
Based on the novel by John Green, it was directed by Josh Boone and produced by 20th Century Fox.
(Source: IANS)
The province’s newest lotto winner can now enjoy retirement and a brand new home earlier than expected.
On Monday, Martin Pitts of Salt Springs went to the Needs Convenience store in Westville to check his lottery ticket from Saturday night’s draw.
When the clerk told him he’d won the $1 million Atlantic 49 top prize, Martin said he “hollered” so loud people in the store parking lot started to cheer for him.
“My daughter lives a few houses up from the store and could hear the noise. News travels fast,” he said in an Atlantic Lottery media release.
WASHINGTON — Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is opening a marathon tour of the United States with a stop in Washington, where he plans to meet Tuesday with President Donald Trump.
The son of King Salman and heir to the throne will also hold separate meetings with a long roster of influential U.S. officials, including the secretaries of defence , treasury and commerce, the CIA chief and congressional leaders from both parties.
During three weeks in the U.S., the 32-year-old crown prince will also meet with businessmen in New York, tech mavens in San Francisco and entertainment bigwigs in Los Angeles.
A court case concerning the former chief executive of Shirebrook-based Sports Direct, David Forsey, and the collapse of the group’s fashion retailer USC has been further adjourned.
Forsey’s case was heard at Chesterfield magistrates’ court on Tuesday concerning USC which is also known as West Coast Capital and was adjourned until October 15. Staff at a USC Dundonald warehouse, in Scotland, were allegedly given short notice about losing jobs.
The 51-year-old, of Heybridge, Prestbury, Macclesfield, has pleaded not guilty to failing to notify authorities of redundancy plans for January, 2015. Co-accused and administrator Robert Palmer, 61, Highlands Road, Leatherhead, Surrey, has also pleaded not guilty of the same charge.
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Pentagon official tells The Associated Press that transgender people can enlist in the military beginning Jan. 1, despite President Donald Trump’s opposition.
The new policy reflects growing legal pressure on the issue and the difficult hurdles the federal government would have to cross to enforce Trump’s demand to ban transgender individuals from the military. Two federal courts already have ruled against the ban.
Potential transgender recruits will have to overcome a lengthy and strict set of physical, medical and mental conditions that make it possible, though difficult, for them to join the armed services.
Maj. David Eastburn says the enlistment of transgender recruits will start Jan. 1 and go on amid the legal battles. The Department of Defense also is studying the issue.
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A former governor of Kano State, Malam Ibrahim Shekarau, on Monday expressed optimism that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will return to power in 2019.
Shekarau made this known to newsmen shortly after the 22nd annual Ummah Convention with the theme: “Agriculture: A Panacea for Nigeria’s Economic Recession” in Sokoto.
He expressed optimism that the PDP would overcome its challenges before the 2019 election.
Shekarau described the imbroglio in the PDP as a challenge which would be resolved very soon, adding that the PDP would soon bounce back.
He noted that the ongoing squable in the party would only strengthen the PDP leadership to restrategise ahead of 2019.
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Feb 14 Mimaki Engineering Co Ltd :
* Says the Lithuania-based unit established by co's unit MIMAKI EUROPE BV, enters into contract with UAB VEIKA on acquisition of eco-solvent digital ink manufacture and sale business and PVC digital media sale business
* Says the business transfer expected to be accomplished in March
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The Super Eagles on Wednesday afternoon departed for the United kingdom.
The players and officials left via the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Stadium, Abuja.
This was after they were received by President Muhammadu Buhari before the weekly Federal Executive Council meeting.
The Eagles are due to face the Three Lions of England in a friendly match ahead of the World Cup.
March 31 Fibrogen Inc
* Fibrogen announces china fda approval of cta to conduct pivotal phase 2/3 clinical trial of roxadustat in anemia associated with lower risk mds
* Fibrogen inc - fibrogen is conducting all clinical trials and regulatory submissions in both u.s. And china
* Fibrogen inc - company expects to initiate this phase 2/3 study in second half of 2017
* In addition, company anticipates initiating a u.s. Phase 3 mds clinical trial in q3 of 2017
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Bledsoe (ankle) is available to play in Friday's game against the Knicks, Matt Velazquez of The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Bledsoe had been nursing a sore left ankle that caused him to miss Thursday's game against the Timberwolves, but the point guard is back in action Friday. His return could not have been more timely, as it was just announced earlier that Malcolm Brogdon (quad) will be sidelined for 6-to-8 weeks, leaving Bledsoe as the clear cut No. 1 option at point guard moving forward. Bledsoe will likely be called upon to play a heavy dose of minutes Friday, with Matthew Dellavedova serving as his primary backup.
The New England Patriots are playoff-bound after finishing the regular season with a 14-2 record thanks to a 35-14 victory over the Dolpins in Miami on Sunday.
As the first round of the playoffs begins next weekend, the Patriots are off. They have a bye week. Plus, with their win Sunday, the Patriots also won home field advantage in the playoffs.
ESPNBoston.com's Mike Reiss joined Morning Edition to talk about Sunday's game.
The Jaguars waived Robinson on Monday, John Oehser of the Jaguars' official site reports.
The undrafted rookie was moved off the training-camp roster in favor of fellow cornerback Dwayne Thomas. Robinson will try to earn a look from another team before camps come to a close, but he'll probably be more realistically competing for a spot on the practice squad no matter where he ends up.
GLEN – The Beaverhead County Sheriff’s Department announced Monday that a Glen man is still not found; he was reported missing on Dec. 1.
The sheriff’s office has suspended its search efforts for Calvin Charles Zimdars, 56, after nine days of extensive searching turned up no trace of the missing man.
Zimdars was last seen Nov. 30 at his home on Sugarloaf Mountain Road in Glen about 22 miles north of Dillon.
The sheriff’s department will reactive the search once it receives credible new information.
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Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the sheriff’s office at (406) 683-3700.
After appearing in 30 games with the Sabres this season, Rodrigues is looking to add muscle and secure a regular roster spot next season, The Buffalo News reports.
Rodrigues was Jack Eichel's linemate when they were tearing up the NCAA with Boston University, and after being signed as an undrafted free agent was seen as a depth scoring winger. Fast forward two years, and Rodrigues has worked himself onto the Sabres as a two-way, fourth-line center. His success has helped him build confidence, and Rodrigues believes that he'll be a more effective player when he adds more muscle. With the Sabres lacking depth down the middle, Rodrigues, who will be a restricted free agent this summer, will likely get a contract extension and get a chance to earn a regular roster spot next season. He finished the season with six points with the Sabres, playing on both the power play and the penalty kill, and 30 points in 48 games with AHL Rochester.
During a walk-around of Alta Motors HQ in Brisbane, California; we pulled out a camera for a bit of video while co-founder Derek Dorresteyn talked about what goes on in the building. It's not the most polished tour video, but it gives a lot of insight to what goes into their Redshift electric motocross bike.
NEW YORK (AP) -- Federal law enforcement officials say they disrupted a plot to carry out terrorist attacks at New York City locations, including concert venues, subway stations and Times Square.
Prosecutors announced Friday that three men based in Canada, Pakistan and the Philippines had conspired to carry out terror attacks in the summer of 2016 in the name of the Islamic State.
Prosecutors say 19-year-old Abdulrahman El Bahnasawy bought materials to make a bomb but was arrested after traveling to New Jersey in May of 2016.
He pleaded guilty later that year, but the case was sealed while the investigation continued.
Nineteen-year-old U.S. citizen Talha Haroon was arrested in Pakistan in 2016. Thirty-seven-year-old Russell Salic was arrested in the Philippines in April.
It's not clear if they have attorneys.
WASHINGTON — Kyle Hendricks outpitched Stephen Strasburg, and the Chicago Cubs opened defense of their first World Series title in 108 years by beating the Washington Nationals 3-0 on Friday in Game 1 of their NL Division Series.
Kris Bryant and Anthony Rizzo produced RBI singles in the sixth inning for the first two hits off an otherwise-dominant Strasburg. Hendricks was even better, giving up only two singles in seven strong innings.
Rizzo added an RBI double off reliever Ryan Madson in the eighth. Carl Edwards Jr. threw a perfect inning and Wade Davis finished the two-hitter for a save.
Game 2 in the best-of-five series is Saturday, with Jon Lester set to start for Chicago against fellow left-hander Gio Gonzalez.
LIVE: Wiener Races Ahead of Oktoberfest
We Race Wiener Dogs To Preview This Year's Oktoberfest Celebrations
Alek On-The-Radio with Big 98.7 and Gunner Haznogunz from Q 105.1 join Adam Ladwig to talk Oktoberfest!
Oktoberfest celebrations are taking over downtown Fargo this weekend. Everything from from a pub crawl to keg Olympics to the famous wiener races are on tap.
Find a full schedule of Oktoberfest events by clicking here.
But that’s not all! We had our very own wiener race outside of KVRR Local News studios with our intrepid pooches Charlie and Watson. Which wiener dog wins our race? Watch the clip to find out!
In "Assaulting Reality," the detectives watched a fake reality show, Heart's Desire, when a contestant is shown video of herself in the "Dream Suite" with the suitor on the series. But Melanie (Comfort Clinton) doesn't remember the acts depicted on screen. "Did Ryan rape me?" she asked. Doink Doink.
Oleynik played Lizzie, a frazzled producer on the show with Gross and Malick as executive producers.
The detectives investigated the events—eventually becoming part of the storyline—and in typical SVU fashion there were several twists. First, the suitor never had sex with the contestant. Instead, it was another houseguest and the producers had just found the footage. Lizzie was fired, but agreed to testify against the executive producers who were pulling the strings.
ATLANTA, Ga (AP) — Authorities say Justin Ross Harris has been sent to a south Georgia prison to begin serving a life-without-parole sentence for the murder of his 22-month-old son, who died in a hot car in suburban Atlanta.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports the 36-year-old Harris is being held at Valdosta State Prison.
Jurors in November found Harris guilty of murder after his toddler son died in the back of a hot SUV.
Jurors convicted Harris of malice murder, meaning they believed he intentionally left 22-month-old Cooper in the SUV to die on a day in June 2014 when temperatures in the Atlanta area climbed into the high 80s.
Harris moved from Tuscaloosa, Alabama, to Georgia to work at Home Depot’s corporate office in Cobb County, Georgia, just northwest of Atlanta.
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Pandora Media Inc-
* Pandora Media-‍roger J. Lynch to receive annual base salary of $650,000, to be eligible for annual target bonus equal to 100% of his base salary​
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Jennifer Garner and Maika Monroe are celebrating their upcoming film The Tribes of Palos Verdes!
The co-stars stepped out at the Hamptons International Film Festival on Friday evening (October 6) at the UA2 East Hampton Cinema 6 in East Hampton, New York.
The film, based on the book of the same name, follows the Mason family’s move to idyllic Palos Verdes, California.
The family has mixed reactions to their new environment and daughter Medina attempts to escape the volatile situation by surfing her way to happiness.
The Tribes of Palos Verdes is set to hit theaters on December 1st.
April 24(Reuters) - Goke Microelectronics Co Ltd :
* Says it changed the accounting policy due to national policy requirement
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The AFL has suspended Port Adelaide youngster Sam Powell-Pepper for a further match after its integrity unit completed an investigation into an Adelaide nightclub incident earlier this month.
The league determined that Powell-Pepper "engaged in inappropriate behaviour that is unbecoming for an AFL player by being intoxicated in a public place and by making inappropriate contact with a female".
Powell-Pepper had already missed two matches while the investigation was ongoing and will be ineligible to play in the AFL or SANFL this weekend, meaning he will ultimately serve in effect a three-match suspension.
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One earthquake hit with a 3.8-magnitude causing small tremors, according to the US Geological Survey.
Two other earthquakes registered at a 2.8-magnitude and 3.0-magnitude along the coast in Eureka and in between Sacramento and San Jose in Californa.
There have been no immediate reports of damage of injuries, according to local news.
Other California earthquakes that have registered on the USGs site was 4.2-magnitude near Ferndale, northern California.
Prince Harry believes in his relationship with Meghan Markle so much, he’s reportedly rejected the idea of having a prenuptial agreement ahead of their marriage.
A source allegedly told TheDailyMail, “He’s determined that his marriage will be a lasting one, so there’s no need for him to sign anything.”
Harry is following in the footsteps of his older brother William, who also refused to sign a prenup.
The royal couple plan on getting married in May. In case you missed it, invited guests include Obama, Elton John and no invite for our current commander in chief, Trump.
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Organizers of president-Elect Donald Trump’s inaugural parade say the marching band of Alabama’s oldest private, historically black liberal arts college has accepted an invitation to perform.
The move comes as historically black schools like Howard University, which marched in President Barack Obama’s first inaugural parade, said they didn’t apply to march at Trump’s inauguration.
The move has lit up Talladega College’s social media sites with a sharp debate about the band’s decision to participate. Some people voiced strong opposition, while others support the band’s participation.
The Presidential Inaugural Committee announced Friday that the Talladega College Marching Tornadoes was among 40 groups, including high school bands and military organizations, scheduled to perform in the parade.
Talladega College officials haven’t returned phone calls and emails seeking comment.
US President Donald Trump is not moving to fire special counsel Robert Mueller but is frustrated by the length of the ongoing probe into Russian meddling in the 2016 US election, the White House said on Monday.
Spokesman Hogan Gidley told reporters on the Air Force One flight carrying Trump to New Hampshire that Trump's weekend tweets criticising Mueller by name do not indicate that Mueller is about to be fired.
"The president is not moving to get rid of Robert Mueller," he said. He said the tweets reflected "some well-established frustration" felt by Trump over the Russian investigation.
The Queen has been pleased, on the celebration of the New Year, to make the following appointments to The New Zealand Order of Merit: DNZM Ms Valerie Kasanita Adams, ONZM , of Auckland. For services to athletics.
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Lawmakers Call For Probe Into Flynn's Russian Communications
Steve Inskeep talks to Republican Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana, who's on the House Judiciary Committee. There are calls for an investigation into Michael Flynn's interactions with Russia.
Manama, Bahrain: The Chief Executive Officer of Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority, H.E. Shaikh Khaled bin Humood Al Khalifa received a delegation from the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) on the 3rd of July 2018.
The delegation included the Director of Conference Services at UNWTO, Ms. Yolanda Sansegundo, Senior Expert on Innovation and Digital Transformation at UNWTO, Ms. Natalia Bayona and the Senior Vice President of Enterprise Partnerships at Mastercard, Ms. Diana Robino. The meeting was also attended by the Director of Facilities and Tourism Services at BTEA, Mr. Hesham Al Saken and Advisor at the BTEA, Mr. Jesus Florido-Banqueri.
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Want to get up close and personal with Cleveland mayor candidate Zack Reed, the councilman who is challenging incumbent Mayor Frank Jackson. The west side-based organization, the Cleveland Conservative Network, is hosting Reed at the Denny’s on W. 150th Street right off I-71. Obviously, it’ll be casual. Take a seat, order something to eat and quiz the candidate about his positions and ideas. It’s free and open to all — people of all political persuasions are welcome to show up.
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BURLINGTON, Iowa -- A vigil is scheduled to be held on Saturday night to remember Marquis Jones, who was shot and killed by a Burlington Police Officer.
An autopsy report revealed Jones died from a single gunshot wound to the chest.
Police say he was shot during a traffic stop but have not said why he was pulled over.
The vigil is scheduled for Saturday night at 5:00 p.m. at South 6th and Maple Street in Burlington.
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - The Kentucky House has voted to increase death benefits for the surviving spouses and children of police officers killed in the line of duty.
House members passed the bill 89-0 Monday while the spouses of several slain police officers watched from the gallery. The measure now goes to the Senate.
The bill would cover a wide range of public employees, including police officers, firefighters and other state workers. But the focus was on the family members of police officers.
Currently, their spouses can receive 25 percent of the officer's salary, or take whatever retirement benefits the officer was eligible for at the time of death. The bill would change that, letting spouses receive 75 percent of their loved one's salary.
The legislation is House Bill 185.
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TT maintains Tier 2 ranking in fight against human trafficking
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The 2018 report from the United States Department of State Trafficking in Persons (TiPs) has given TT a thumbs up for its fight against human trafficking.
According to the report this country has maintained its Tier 2 ranking.
The annual report acknowledged the strides made through measures taken by the Government such as expanding authorities to collect intelligence on trafficking crimes and creating new task forces on intelligence gathering and prosecution to increase law enforcement’s ability to investigate and prosecute trafficking cases.
The report also noted Government’s collaboration with INTERPOL on investigations of four potential trafficking cases and increased anti-trafficking training for public officials.
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Waterloo Regional Police have charged a woman with impaired driving after she crashed her car in Kitchener.
Neighbours saw the car hit a snowbank on Overlea Drive around 10 a.m. on New Year’s Day.
They came out to help the woman but when they smelled what they thought was alcohol they called police.
The woman was arrested for impaired operation of a vehicle.
Police say there were two children in the backseat of the car.
They are now in the care of relatives.
A flagger working in a construction area in Tolland was rushed to the hospital after being struck by a hit-and-run driver Wednesday morning, according to Tolland fire officials.
The accident occurred in the area of 128 Merrow Road (Route 195) around 1:45 a.m.
Police said the flagger, identified as Robert Harrison, 49, of Waterbury was hit by a car and thrown approximately 25 feet into the air and over a guardrail. Police said Harrison suffered only minor injuries and was taken to the trauma center at Saint Francis Hospital by ambulance.
According to fire officials on scene, the driver did not stop but was pulled over on Interstate 84.
The driver, identified as Christopher Hand, 40, of Mansfield, was arrested and charged with evading responsibility, engaging in a police pursuit, disobeying the signal of an officer and failure to meet minimum insurance requirements. He was issued a $7,500 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Feb. 27, according to state police.
State police are still investigating.
A chain reaction crash shut down part of the McClugage Bridge early Sunday morning.
Peoria Fire and Rescue says emergency personnel responded to the east bound lanes of the McClugage Bridge just after 7:00 a.m. on reports of a multiple vehicle crash.
After arriving on the scene, Peoria Fire Engine 12 was hit as more vehicles collided in the dense fog and icy conditions on the bridge.
Officials say a total of eight vehicles were involved in the accident.
One driver was taken to the hospital with non life-threatening injuries.
The east bound lanes of the McClugage Bridge were shut down for approximately an hour and a half.
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A small brush fire moving up the hillside of dry vegetation on the west side of San Miguel Drive was put out by fire authorities before it threatened any homes, officials said. The Newport Beach Fire Department was dispatched to the scene at San Miguel Drive and Pacific View Drive at 5:09 p.m. on Tuesday, June 13, Newport Beach Dispatch Supervisor Steven Perez said.
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Police issued an all-clear after investigating reports of a suspicious package on the University of Alabama campus.
The Rose Administration Building, as well as adjacent buildings, were closed, according to the school's Twitter account.
Officers say the package is not a threat.
The buildings are reopening.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – Metro Nashville revenue is slowing down, threatening to create budget problems for the city and Metro Schools.
Metro Council Budget Chair Tanaka Vercher explains what’s happening in our Newsmaker segment on News 2 at 11 a.m.
KALISPELL – A Cut Bank man is dead after getting pinned between the bucket and the frame of a Bobcat skidster.
Flathead County Sheriff Chuck Curry says 55 year old Raymond Christiaens died at Kalispell Regional Medical Center on Saturday after the accident that happened at his Bigfork cabin on Echo Cabin Loop Road.
Flathead County dispatch received the call around 4 p.m. Saturday from a neighbor.
Curry says that Christiaens had been working on the skidster with the bucket up in the air when the bucket hydraulics failed.
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He later died at the hospital.
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Turkey exports tea to 110 countries
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Turkey's General Directorate of Tea Enterprises (Caykur) exported tea to 110 countries by the end of 2017, according to Caykur Chairman Imdat Sutluoglu on Saturday.
Speaking at a news conference in the Black Sea province of Rize, he said: "We are trying to increase our exports and enter new markets."
He said Caykur was involved in 38 European, 37 African, 15 Asian, 14 Middle Eastern and six American countries.
Caykur's tea exports include processed tea and iced tea named Didi.
He said Caykur would begin to export tea to Iraq starting from next week.
Caykur, established in 1983, is a state-owned enterprise; its products of processed teas include white, green, black, organic, leaf and iced tea. It employees more than 10,600 people in its 56 factories.
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A man has been charged with murder after a body was discovered in woodland in Newton Heath.
Josef Janda, 57, of Kenyon Lane, Moston, has been charged with murder.
He has been remanded to appear before Manchester and Salford Magistrates Court today.
It comes after the body of Jiri Ulman, 52, was discovered in area of woodland on Ten Acres Lane on Tuesday, August 8.
Jiri was found to have multiple injuries and a murder probe was launched.
The area was cordoned off by police and forensic officers could be seen combing the woodland for clues.
Greater Manchester Police launched an appeal for help to identify the man a few days after his body was found.
The BJP party's candidate from the Kalol Assembly Constituency for the Gujarat Assembly elections 2017 is Dr. Tejshriben D Patel.
Constituency number 39, Viramgam, will go to polls on December 14. The BJP has fielded Tejashriben D Patel from the seat. The seat is currently held by INC's Tejashreeben Dilipkumar Patel who had defeated the BJP's Patel Pragjibhai Naranbhai in 2012 Gujarat Assembly elections. The results on this seat will be announced on December 18.
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Ambulances are racing to a Coast construction site.
BREAKING: Ambulances are on their way to a construction site on the Sunshine Coast.
Paramedics were alerted to an incident at a Coolum Beach construction site at 10.05am.
Crews are currently en route to the Wembley Road premise, where a man reportedly has his hand stuck.
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BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts state Sen. James Timilty is leaving the Legislature to take the post of Norfolk County treasurer.
The Walpole Democrat made the announcement Friday on Twitter. He was first elected to the Senate in 2004 and serves as co-chairman of the Legislature’s Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Timilty will succeed Joseph Connolly, who is stepping down as Norfolk treasurer after about 15 years.
Timilty’s Senate district includes the Norfolk County towns of Foxborough, Medfield, Sharon and Walpole, along with Attleboro, Mansfield, Norton, Rehoboth and Seekonk in Bristol County.
A special election will be held to fill the seat.
Uber announced it is yanking its fleet of self-driving cars in four cities after a deadly crash in Arizona on Sunday.Police in the city of Tempe say the vehicle was in autonomous mode, with an operator behind the wheel when a woman walking outside of a crosswalk was hit at the intersection of Curry Road and Mill Avenue.Police identified the victim as Elaine Herzberg, 49. After the accident, she was transported to a local hospital where she passed away from her injuries.Uber issued a statement saying, "Our hearts go out to the victim's family. We are fully cooperating with local authorities in their investigation of this incident."The accident has led Uber to pause its operations for all self-driving vehicles in Tempe, San Francisco, Pittsburgh and Toronto.Uber has not said how long it plans to keep those cars off the roads.
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TORONTO -- Canadian mining stocks helped give the main Toronto stock index some lift in late-morning trading, while U.S. stocks were mixed.
The S&P/TSX composite index was up 15.94 points to 16,112.01, after 90 minutes of trading.
In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was down 8.02 points to 24,321.14. The S&P 500 index was up 2.05 points to 2,653.55 and the Nasdaq composite index was up 11.79 points to 6,851.87.
The Canadian dollar was trading at 77.82 cents US, up from an average price of 77.76 cents US on Friday.
The January crude contract was up 20 cents to US$57.56 per barrel and the January natural gas contract was up five cents to US$2.82 per mmBTU.
The February gold contract was up US$1.10 to US$1,249.50 an ounce and the March copper contract was up three cents to US$3.01 a pound.
Bus Driver needed for senior diners At GCM
Greer Community Ministries (GCM) needs drivers to steer a bus around Greer transporting fun-loving Senior Diners to and from the ministry Monday through Friday mornings.
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Next week, WGNO is giving away Weekend 3-Day Tickets to 10 lucky winners to the 2017 Voodoo Arts + Music Experience!
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COLUMBUS, Ga. — The House of Heroes celebrated “Show a Veteran Some Love Day” on Valentine’s Day.
Elizabeth Henley’s husband served in the military before his death. Volunteer couples spent their Valentine’s Day painting and cleaning Henley’s home.
“I appreciate them so much. I could hug each and every one of them. I mean, I just love the work they’re doing,” says Henley.
If you would like to volunteer or are in need of aid from House of Heroes, you can contact them at 706-569-7011.
The Navajo Nation, the country's largest Native American tribe, has accepted more than $1 billion from a federal program to build houses. But a new report found that almost two decades later, there's little to show for that money.
Here & Now's Peter O'Dowd speaks with Craig Harris (@charrisazrep), a senior reporter at the Arizona Republic, who investigated the story with colleague Dennis Wagner.
Highlighting the scale of its financial concerns, Toshiba also ramped up plans to raise cash, announcing it would consider selling most, even all, of its stake in its prized flash-memory chips business.
The company has also launched a probe into whether there was potential inappropriate conduct during its 2015 acquisition of Westinghouse, Nikkei reported.
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AUSTIN (KXAN) — A Harvest moon lit up the night skies this week. And it’s a rare sight for October, because normally the first full moon closest to the beginning of fall happens at the end of September.
The Harvest moon is also known as the travel moon, dying grass moon and blood moon. NASA scientists say other full moons normally rise about an hour after sunset, but harvest moons rise only 20 minutes after. KXAN viewers took in the sights and sent in some of their best photos.
October Harvest moon View as list View as gallery Open Gallery Harvest moon taken from dripping springs Oct. 5 (Courtesy Jay Moreno) Harvest moon photo taken from south Austin (Courtesy Adam Valdez) Harvest moon taken from Valley springs (Courtesy Ethan Heiskell) Harvest moon rising through the trees (Courtesy Eliza Bushn) Harvest moon Oct. 5 from Settlers Park. (Courtesy Melissa Bedford) Harvest moon Oct. 5 (Courtesy Madonna Kimball) Harvest moon Oct. 5 (Courtesy Heather Kenley)
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) – The Alaska man accused of killing five people at a Florida airport is scheduled for a Wednesday court hearing in Anchorage to be sentenced in an earlier domestic violence case.
Esteban Santiago had agreed to take part in a deferred sentence program that included completing an anger management course following the 2016 incident.
The 27-year-old was charged with assault and criminal mischief after police say he broke through a bathroom door and struck his girlfriend in the head.
Prosecutors say Santiago will not attend the hearing. His Anchorage lawyer’s office won’t say if he’ll phone in from Florida, where he’s been in federal custody since the Jan. 6 deadly shooting at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood airport.
He’s accused of retrieving his gun from checked baggage after landing, killing five and wounding six.
CASCO, Maine (AP) - Lawyers for two men facing arson charges in a fire that destroyed a historic Maine schoolhouse say the men are intellectually disabled.
The Portland Press Herald reports an attorney for 22-year-old Devin Richardson-Gurney told a judge Monday that the man has autism. An attorney for 20-year-old Edward Scott says the man receives services from an organization that helps the intellectually disabled.
Prosecutors say the two men set the Friends School House in Casco on fire Sunday.
Members of the Raymond-Casco Historical Society say they may never recover from the loss. The school house was built in 1849, and the historical society says they've lost historic books and maps dating to the 1700s.
The judge set bail for Richardson-Gurney and Scott at $1,500 each.
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Mariah Carey was spotted in Atlanta last night (August 13, 2017).
It didn’t take long for excited fans to flock to Atlanta’s Oceanaire Seafood Room in midtown when they heard the superstar singer had been seen.
Carey was joined by boyfriend Bryan Tanaka and Atlanta radio personality, DaBrat.
Photos below…
Mariah is rushed away as fans begin to recognize her…
For the record, Mariah performed earlier that evening at Lionel Richie’s ‘All the Hits’ tour, which was held at the Infinite Energy Center.
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Baynes will play a reserve role in Game 5 of the Celtics' matchup with the Bucks on Tuesday, Chris Forsberg of ESPN.com reports.
Baynes has started all four games this series, but after two consecutive losses Celtics have opted to switch things up a bit. They will instead go a little smaller with their first-unit by inserting Semi Ojeleye in for his first career start. Baynes has averaged 5.8 points and 7.0 rebounds across 21.9 rebounds so far this series, but he could see a slightly reduced workload in his reserve role.
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A majority of Turkish voters agreed on Sunday to vastly expand the powers of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. But external monitors say the referendum was unfair.
There will be no extension for accreditation of journalists hoping to be a part of the Asaba 2018 African Senior Athletics Championships organisers have warned.
In a statement issued by Olukayode Thomas, the Head of Media and Publicity for the Asaba 2018 championship, he reiterated that there will be no extension to the June 30 deadline date announced when the accreditation process officially opened nearly two months ago.
According to Thomas, the Local Organsing Committee are working round the clock to ensure that all accredited journalists are provided with an enabling environment to make them carry out their duties outwithout any form of stress. The accreditation process can be easily done by visiting http://caaasaba 2018.com.ng/ media-accreditation/ to fill the form online.
CLEVELAND — A grand jury has declined to charge two Ohio police officers in the death of a mentally ill woman who collapsed while handcuffed and struggling with police in 2014.
Authorities Friday announced the jury's decision clearing both Cleveland officers of any criminal wrongdoing in 37-year-old Tanisha Anderson's death. She agreed to accompany officers called to her home, then began struggling.
A medical examiner says Anderson stopped breathing after placed on her stomach, and heart problems and mental illness contributed to her death. The prosecutor says another medical expert found Anderson's collapse "more consistent with a cardiac event."
Cleveland settled a wrongful death lawsuit with Anderson's family for $2.25 million.
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Speaking of seeing local notables . . . Even if you’re not an oyster-maniac who’s going to fork over the $120 for the VIP unlimited oysters and gift bag ticket, Meritage’s autumnal Oysterfest block party is still a fun enough time to grab the $25 tickets. It’s got all the festiveness of your outdoor summertime shindigs—with Summit making a special Oyster Stout for the event and music from Jayden James & The Hunger and Southside Aces—but with that Parisian air of sophistication mixed with the laid back tenor of St. Easy. Pro Tip: Stock up on wooden nickles early, it definitely speeds things up. Sunday, Noon-6 PM. $25-120. —Art Humes
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Joshua Eugene Hendrickson, 35, of Newport, was arrested on suspicion of felony domestic assault-strangulation Sept. 10 for allegedly choking a 31-year-old Albany, Minn., woman during an altercation about 2:30 a.m. in the 1500 block of 11th Avenue.
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Kathleen "Kathy" Mary Yantzer passed away peacefully at her home on Dec. 10, 2017.
She was born May 8, 1944, to James and Lila McDonald in Bismarck, North Dakota.
She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Sam Yantzer; two sons, Jamie (Erica) Yantzer and Jason (Carrie) Yantzer; one brother, Richard McDonald; 13 wonderful grandchildren and one great-grandson.
Kathy had a deep passion and love for her family, her wonderful friends and all animals.
Prior to her death, she was writing a story about two dogs trying to find their way home.
She is preceded in death by her parents and two twin daughters.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your local fire department.
Please join us to celebrate Kathy's life on Saturday, Dec. 16, at 10 a.m. at Gypsum Town Hall, 50 Lundgren Blvd., Gypsum.
NEW YORK (AP) — Harvey Weinstein won’t testify before the grand jury that’s weighing whether to indict him on rape and other sex charges.
Tickets are now on sale for the Zonta Club of Joliet 2nd Annual Festival of Culture Fundraiser to be held on Monday, September 25 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Jacob Henry Estate Victorian Ballroom in Joliet. Tickets are limited and may be purchased for $25 in advance and $30 at the door.
Guests will sample local cuisine from around the globe representing Zonta and the diversity of the Joliet area. A cash bar will be available.Fundraising proceeds will benefit social service projects dedicated to empowering women.
Zonta International was founded in 1919 and has now grown to over 30,000 members in 68 countries, including those in the Zonta Club of the Joliet Area.
Tickets are available on a first come first serve basis. To purchase tickets contact Bonnie Horne at 815-483-8456.
The Yang Dezhi school was established more than a hundred years ago during the final years of the Qing dynasty. Such primary schools are funded by China's "red nobility" of revolution-era Communist commanders and their families.
Boys and girls here wear similar blue and grey military uniforms. Besides ordinary lessons, the kids learn kung fu and drill commands. There is also a "Red Culture" class in the curriculum, where children learn to sing nationalistic songs with military precision, discuss stories about the early days of the Communist Party and study local Red Army history.
Find out what life inside the school looks like from Sputnik's photo gallery.
Once upon a time, Dave Grohl asked David Bowie to record a song with the Foo Fighters. No cigar. However, the song is about to be recorded and released anyway … by a surprise artist.
In a new interview with British GQ, the Foo Fighters frontman discussed the soon-to-be-released song. Apparently, it was one of those songs that just doesn’t work out the way you hope it does. For years, Grohl tried to record the track and even asked Bowie to help out and record it for a movie soundtrack. According to Grohl, Bowie wasn’t all that into the movie, so the collaboration never happened.
Instead, Grohl passed the song off to another band that he refuses to expose. (He does love a good surprise, doesn't he?)
So the gist of the story is this: Sometime, the unknown song will be released by some other band.
It’s either a highly unsatisfying or wildly exciting conclusion—it all depends on whether or not you’re into surprises.
Miami Marlins fans might not like Giancarlo Stanton’s parting shot as much as they did his moonshots.
The New York Yankees slugger appeared to throw shade at his former team Monday in an Instagram post he shared once his trade from Miami became official. After thanking the Marlins and Miami for embracing him, Stanton alluded to the organizational instability that has plagued the team through the years.
“I’ve always tried to be as professional as possible during the unprofessional , circus times there!”
Stanton hit .281 with an MLB-best 59 home runs and 132 RBI to claim National League MVP honors last season.
The Yankees acquired him from Miami in exchange for veteran second baseman Starlin Castro and a handful of prospects and are giddy at the prospect of adding him to a lineup, which already includes Aaron Judge and Gary Sanchez.
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FREDERICTON — The Maritimes are being warned about the arrival of an invasive, tree-destroying beetle that has already done significant damage in Ontario and Quebec.
The Nature Conservancy of Canada says the emerald ash borer has been discovered in Edmundston, N.B., and is urging the public to help reduce its spread.
The group says people should buy and burn local firewood, rather than move firewood from one location to another.
Paula Noel, New Brunswick program director for the Nature Conservancy of Canada, says the emerald ash borer does not fly far on its own but will hide in firewood or nursery stock than can be transported.
It is a non-native, invasive beetle, originally from Asia, that is spreading rapidly and threatening forested areas throughout North America.
Five of Canada’s ash species have been listed as critically endangered because of the emerald ash borer.
Kandy, Aug 14 (IANS) India pacer Ishant Sharma rubbished reports of him joining English county cricket side Warwickshire, saying he has not signed for any side let alone any one club.
"Contrary to the news rounds through various sites, have not signed Warwickshire or any other county," Ishant, who is part of India's Test squad in Sri Lanka, tweeted.
The 28-year-old has been out of favour in the series which India won 3-0. Mohammed Shami and Umesh Yadav have been playing ahead of him in the spin-friendly Sri Lankan conditions, with all-rounder Hardik Pandya as the third seaming option.
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A new resident of the Village of Fowlerville will fill an open trustee seat on the municipality's council. When longtime council president Wayne Copeland retired, former trustee Carol Hill took his place, leaving her seat open.
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – The Lexington Police Department has charged three men in connection to the shooting death of Maryiah Coleman and her unborn child.
According to police they have charged Demetrioun L. Boaz, Joseph “Jodie” Fain, and Saquan Freeman, all age 20 of murder, fetal homicide 1st and robbery 1st.
Police tell us that the suspects were already in custody at the Fayette County Detention Center after being previously charged in connection with an October home invasion that occurred on Red Mile Road.
Last September Maryiah Coleman was gunned down outside of the Matador North Apartments while she walked her dog.
She was eight months pregnant, and her unborn son Jakobe did not survive.
Police say the suspects robbed an acquaintance and as that man fled from the group, a shot was fired in his direction, and Coleman was hit.
Police say there may be other people involved in the shooting. Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact police at (859) 258-3600.
An off duty female police officer has been hit in the head with a hammer during a home invasion in Girrawheen.
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A few stray showers. In other words, don’t expect much across the area that will be too organized. Now it’s time to break down our first alert seven day forecast. Very warm readings holding right here around 85 to 86 through Friday with a few stray showers. The showers are only present with the disturbance passing along the front farther north.
Then the front washes away bringing more stable conditions once again for Thursday and Friday but when the cold front slides through the region Saturday to Sunday, we ramp up our chances tomorrow only a few storms, which could include isolated to more scattered showers and a few storms on Sunday. The passage of the front Saturday night, with cooler upper 70s knocking us down to more average temperatures for this time of year. So take what you can… we certainly need the rain.
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The Stormers will have a short week of preparation as they prepare to take on the Crusaders in Christchurch on Saturday‚ only enjoying a first field session on Tuesday.
It is not ideal coming off a 29-16 loss to the Lions – their first of the season – but it is not an unusual situation for teams touring New Zealand.
Coach Robbie Fleck shrugged his shoulders and said the team simply needed to get on with the job at hand. The Stormers have never won in Christchurch so they have an opportunity to make history. They also play against the Highlanders and Hurricanes.
Fleck included New Zealand centre Shaun Treeby‚ who had played more than 50 games for the Highlanders. He had been signed three weeks ago but has yet to feature in a game.
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Doug Adler, a tennis commentator and former All-American at USC, has filed a wrongful termination suit against ESPN, after a social media uproar over a phrase he used to describe Venus Williams' tactics during an Australian Open match last month led to his abrupt firing from the network. On the call for Williams' match against Stefanie Voegele on Jan. 18, Adler described one play in which Williams' tactic of charging the net by saying she “put the guerrilla effect on.” Given the similar pronunciation, his comment was construed by some as “gorilla effect.” Following a tweet by a New York Times tennis writer, Adler's use of the phrase, which he believes was misinterpreted, soon spread across social media.
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Charlotte Ann Payne, age 78 of Franklin, Tennessee passed away on October 3, 2017 at her home.
She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Throughout her life she was a waitress at Howard Johnson, Mr. Gattis and several other restaurants. She was also a great cook who enjoyed a good cup of coffee. She will be deeply missed by her family and all who knew her.
She is preceded in death by her son, Robert Payne. She leaves behind her husband of 61 years, Ray L. Payne; daughters, Beverly (Jeff) Perkins, Linda A. Payne and Bonnie Sue Davis; grandchildren, Melissa, Priscilla (Owen) Waterson, Patricia, Amanda and Jamie; seven great grandchildren.
Services will be held at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at Williamson Memorial Funeral Home, Jim Taylor officiating. Visitation will be held from 12-3PM on Wednesday.
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According to Valdosta Police, the victim, Anthony Hogan, told officers that he was driving in the 200 block of Summerlin Street when the suspects asked for a ride. Hogan says one of them opened the car door pointed a gun at him and demanded money, but when they asked for more a struggle started and the gun went off.
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Arsenal hosts Everton in a Premier League matchup Saturday.
Arsenal is sixth in the Premier League Tables with 42 points but is coming off a 3–1 loss to Swansea City.
The team also recently made the Football League Cup final with a win over Chelsea. Arsenal will face Manchester City in the final.
Everton sits ninth in the league with 31 points, coming off a win over Leicester City this past week.
Saturday's game might be Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's debut for Arsenal after he signed on Deadline Day.
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The burn ban in Moore County has been lifted due to recent rains.
The drought index will be closely monitored and the burn ban reinstated if conditions become dryer again.
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ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the New York Lottery's "Numbers Evening" game were:
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Police believe they've found the remains of a North Queensland mother eight years after she was killed.
That’s according to Yahoo Sports’ Shams Charania, who suggests Leonard’s future may not be decided in the near future.
The Lakers have been locked in trade talks with the San Antonio Spurs for the past few weeks now as they try to thrash out a deal to bring Leonard to the Staples Center.
But San Antonio have so far been underwhelmed by the offers put forward by the Lakers as the likes of Kyle Kuzma and Brandon Ingram have not been included in any package.
Leonard has indicated his desire to head back home to Los Angeles, with a reported preference for the Lakers.
That has supposedly put some teams off making a move as they face the potential risk of trading away several assets for essentially a one-year loan with Leonard able to leave on as a free agent in 2019.
Eller scored a goal and dished out two assists Wednesday, helping his team even the series with a 3-2 win over Vegas in Game 2.
With Evgeny Kuznetsov injured (upper body), Eller picked up the slack when his team needed it most. The Dane played a role in all three Washington goals, notching the primary assist on two goals and jamming the Capitals' first goal into an open net with Marc-Andre Fleury out of position. It's Eller's third three-point game of the playoffs, and he's showing a tendency to step up when the Capitals need a boost outside of their big guns. Eller can be a feast-or-famine player, but he's good value because of the chance for his games like Wednesday's
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Advisor to Chief Minister Balochistan on Excise, Taxation and Transport Mir Abdul Karim urged all lawmakers including MNAs and MPAs to fix original vehicles numbers plates in pursuance of Balochistan High Court Decision.
According to handout issued here, he said that in this regard, Balochistan High Court had been strict warned that if anybody would fine in violation of the decision of Balochistan High Court so action would be taken against them.
The minister said members of national assembly (MNAs) of Pakistan, members provincial assembly (MPAs) of Balochistan should display their official plate numbers at vehicles which were allotted by official deportment, despite, displaying ministers and senators at plate numbers of vehicles.
He hoped that ministers, MPAs, MNAs and VIPs would act upon on the decision of Balochistan High court.—APP
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Here's a look at the play that drew the fine for TJ Oshie. What do you think? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/1ph1j60Xtr — NBC Sports Capitals (@NBCSCapitals) February 3, 2018
Washington’s T. J. Oshie fined $5,000, the maximum allowable under the CBA, for cross-checking Pittsburgh’s Kris Letang. — NHL Player Safety (@NHLPlayerSafety) February 3, 2018
It has to just make you totally sick to the stomach to see something like this happen to T.J. Oshie. Just another classic example of bad things happening to good people. However, if you look on the bright side, at least the NHL Department of Player Safety only fined Oshie .00086957% of his annual salary (or the equivalent of $52.17 for someone making $60,000/year). Nice.
All in all, despicable move by the NHL to take money away from a fine young star like T.J. Oshie. How’s he supposed to know Kris Letang had major neck surgery less than a year ago?
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A band of snow moving through the Chicago area has made the evening commute slow and slippery, especially in the north and northwest suburbs.The quick band reduced visibility on the roadways and left a blanket of snow across the area as it moved south. Snow began falling in downtown Chicago around 5:30 p.m. and is expected to last for several hours.The band will produce 1 to 2 inches of snow across the area, with heavier snowfall north and northwest and lighter snowfall when the band weakens as it moves south. It should be out of the Chicago area by 9 p.m., according to ABC7 Meteorologist Cheryl Scott.The snow came just in time for the evening commute. Lighter flakes fell near West Dundee around 5 p.m., impacting visibility. Electronic signage along I-90 warned drivers about wintry conditions and advised them to slow down.Temperatures were above freezing, but the snow was starting to stick to roadways and cause slick spots. Drivers should remain vigilant and expect a slower evening commute with more traffic.
A multi-year investment in recreation for Bradford West Gwillimbury residents reached a major milestone last week with the officially opening of the first phase of Henderson Memorial Park May 23.
BWG council and staff cut the ceremonial red ribbon to a 97-acre expanse of rolling green space, woodlot and creek system that is home to the town’s new sports fields, accessible playground and farm-themed splash pad.
The event marked the completion of five years of hard work, public consultation and master planning on the project since the town conducted its first visioning workshop in 2013 for the property that was donated by Phyllis Henderson in 2009.
The entire development of the park is projected to take up to 20 years to complete at a cost of approximately $12.45 million.
He criticised the US recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, the American plan to move its embassy to the city and the cutting off of hundreds of millions of dollars in aid to the UN agency for Palestinian refugees.
He also condemned ambassador David Friedman’s close ties with the West Bank settler movement, describing him as a “son of a dog”.
A Kearney teen was killed and two others were injured after a rollover wreck in Excelsior Springs.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) – Police in St. Petersburg have made an arrest in a deadly shooting that happened over the weekend.
On Saturday, police were called to the shooting on 49th Street South around 2:30 a.m., and found 37-year-old George Hall with gunshot wounds to his upper body.
Hall was taken to Bayfront Health St. Petersburg Hospital where he was later pronounced dead.
On Monday, Jermaine Bradford was arrested after an interview with detectives. He is facing a second-degree murder charge in Hall’s death.
Police say Bradford is currently on federal probation for drug possession.
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Meteorologist Jordan Sherman delivers the morning forecast for Wednesday, July 4, 2018.
Mostly sunny skies today with highs in the low 90s.
Mostly clear tonight with lows in the mid 70s.
A heat advisory is in effect from noon to 10 p.m. today for most of the listening area.
Mostly sunny tomorrow with highs in the low 90s.
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A recently unsealed federal lawsuit alleges that Paramedics Plus, the parent company of the Sunstar Paramedics ambulance company, engaged in Steven Young has been picketing in front of AAA Manufactured Housing on Nebraska Ave, in Tampa for nearly a month. Braves general manager John Coppolella said Monday he isn't sure whether it is realistic to hope for a return this season of infielder Sean Fire officials say former NFL linebacker-end Quentin Moses and two other people have died in a house fire in Georgia.
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No one was hurt in a house fire this Sunday evening in Green Bay.
It happened in the 1600 Block of Farlin Avenue.
The Green Bay Metro Fire Dept. said the fire started in the chimney in a two story home, from radiated heat from the fire box.
It was quickly put out.
The damage is around $5,000.
The fire department recommends having your chimney inspected each year by a certified professional.
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Los Angeles police conducted an illegal search of the home of the man accused of stalking and breaking into Sandra Bullock’s mansion, a state appeals court ruled Tuesday.
The three-judge panel unanimously ruled that detectives violated Joshua Corbett’s right to remain silent and thus did not obtain valid consent to enter his Montrose home, where detectives found a cache of illegal automatic weapons. As a result, the court said, evidence from the search could not be used in court.
he court’s opinion, written by Presiding Justice Laurie Zelon, upholds the finding of a Los Angeles County Superior Court judge and lands a major blow to the Los Angeles Police Department and the Los Angeles County district attorney’s office.
The ruling could result in 24 of the 26 felony charges against Corbett being tossed out — gutting most of the case.
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The full NBA regular season schedule for the 2017-18 season was revealed on Monday night during NBA TV's release special.
The season will open on Oct. 17 with the Cleveland Cavaliers facing the Boston Celtics in a rematch of the Eastern Conference Finals before the Golden State Warriors raise their latest championship banner against the Houston Rockets. The full national TV games schedule, including Christmas Day, was released last week.
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Four of the biggest games on the schedule are homecomings for players who moved this summer. Chris Paul’s return to Los Angeles with the Rockets comes on Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Jan. 15), new Thunder forward Paul George comes back to Indiana on Dec. 13, Jimmy Butler and Tom Thibodeau make their return to Chicago on Feb. 9 and Gordon Hayward’s first game as a visitor in Utah will be March 28.
The Crossover’s Ben Golliver also passed along this analysis of the slate:
The Kapolei High School counselor indicted for soliciting a child for prostitution pled guilty today.
According to the prosecutor’s office, as part of the plea deal, 40-year-old Kendrick Padilla will be sentenced to 3 months in jail with credit for time served and five years probation.
Padilla was arrested and later indicted by a grand jury in May 2016.
Padilla must also register as a sex offender, go through sex offender treatment, and write an apology to the victim.
Padilla met the victim, who is a runaway, through an online ad.
He is scheduled to be sentenced on June 27.
The Department of Education said Padilla has been with the school since 2009, and worked with 11th- and 12th-graders. He is currently on paid leave.
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WASHINGTON — Kellan Grady scored 23 points on 10 of 16 shooting, leading four into double-figure scoring and Davidson walloped George Washington 87-58 on Saturday, winning seven of its last nine.
Grady and Jon Axel Gudmundsson each pulled down eight rebounds as the Wildcats controlled the boards, 38-26. Davidson shot 49 per cent from the floor (30 of 61), including 13 of 29 from behind the 3-point arc. Peyton Aldridge and KiShawn Pritchett each made a trio of 3-pointers and scored 13 and 11 points, respectively. Oskar Michelsen added 15 points, making 8 of 9 at the line.
Davidson (12-9, 7-3 Atlantic 10 Conference) had a five-game win streak interrupted by consecutive losses to Dayton and Richmond but, winning its last two, is alone in second place after Richmond was upset by George Mason.
Yuta Watanabe led George Washington (9-14, 2-8) with 20 points, the only of the Colonials to score more than seven.
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CHICAGO - It hasn't been the start that they would have hoped for after a Central Division championship during the regular season.
Their rivals, the Rockford IceHogs, have jumped out quickly in their first round AHL Calder Cup Playoff series and currently have a 2-0 lead in the best-of-five series. It's win-or-go-home for the next three games for the Wolves, starting with Game 3 at Allstate Arena on Thursday night.
Brandon Pirri and these teammates haven't lost hope, though, and still hope to stage a rally as they attempt to end the Wolves' decade-long championship drought. The forward appeared on Sports Feed Tuesday night to discuss the series along with his 2017-2018 season in Chicago with Josh Frydman. He also reflected on his time with the Blackhawks at the beginning of the decade as well.
You can watch Brandon's segments on Tuesday's show in the video above or below.
A Tallahassee man has been arrested after officers said he stabbed his girlfriend and mother then abducted his girlfriend's friend. The Tallahassee Police Department said that Matthew Bryan Quinones was arrested on Feb. 4, after police in Albany found him and the woman he abducted in a local Wal-Mart parking lot.
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BANGKOK – Police on Saturday reported that they had recovered the body an unidentified foreigner was found floating on Saen Saeb Canal in Bangkok’s Vadhana district.
The Makkasan police station was alerted to the body at 7am. It was spotted about 10 metres away from an international school pier on Soi Sukhumvit 15.
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Police said that the body was a Caucasian male, he was not wearing a shirt or shoes. He wore black trousers without any identification card. He had a tattoo with the words “Arsun Ali Sodum” on the back of his right hand. There were no traces of injuries to the body.
Pol Lieutenant Jarit Raosathien, deputy inspector of the police station, said the man’s nationality could not yet be determined.
He said the man might have accidentally fallen into the canal, as there were no traces of injuries.
The body was sent for an autopsy at the Police Hospital.
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The Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District board of trustees voted on Tuesday evening to switch the principals at Armstrong Middle School and Overstreet School. Timothy Bourne, who currently serves as AMS' principal, will swap places with Overstreet Principal Julie Kennedy.
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Home | News | General | Dino Melaye: Jimoh Moshood with 30 police officers storm hospital
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The Police spokesman, Mr Jimoh Moshood has stormed the hospital where Senator Dino Melaye is currently receiving treatment along with 30 Police officers.
Recall that Dino was said to have jumped off a police vehicle conveying him to Lokoja and was equally reported to have injured and taken to Zankli Hospital in Mabushi area of Abuja.
However, reports have it that the police have arrested two persons (a man and a woman) said to be staff for unknown offence.
The policemen summoned the official of the hospital and demanded to know where Melaye was.
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The Coalition of Political Parties has constituted a committee to interact with some gubernatorial aspirants in the Nov. 18 Anambra governorship elections and pick a consensus candidate. It said, one of the requirements for the next governor of the state is that the person must be able to integrate Anambra into the political grid of Nigeria.
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ONTARIO >> More details emerged Monday in the Sunday morning crash on the 15 Freeway that killed a San Bernardino man, including news of an arrest.
Shortly before 6 a.m. Mario Alberto Moracuellar, 36, of San Bernardino pulled over to the right shoulder of southbound 15, just south of Jurupa Street after his 2007 Honda Odyssey blew a tire.
As Moracuellar was changing his tire a 2013 Honda Accord driven by Cesar Velasquez, 29, of Muscoy, veered to the right, crashing into the Odyssey, according to a California Highway Patrol news release.
Moracuellar was pronounced dead at the scene.
Velasquez was booked into West Valley Detention for suspicion of vehicular manslaughter and felony driving under the influence. He’s being held in lieu of $250,000 bail.
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — Monday morning a jury found Binh Luc guilty of murdering five family members in a home near San Francisco City College in 2012.
Luc was also found guilty on five counts of attempted robbery and two counts of burglary.
The case has been called one of the most gruesome in San Francisco’s history.
It was early morning in Mar. 2012 that a 12-year-girl dropped by her grandparent’s house on Howth Street near San Francisco City College–but she stumbled into a bloody horror show.
The grandparents, their daughter, son-and-daughter-in-law were beat to death with a hammer.
Jury finds Binh Luc guilty on 5 counts of first degree murder & 5 counts of attempted robbery, 2 counts burglary for 2012 quintuple homicide near City College. @kron4news — Maureen Kelly (@KRON4MKelly) December 11, 2017
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Swansea City manager Carlos Carvalhal is delighted after his side come from behind to earn a point at Leicester City.
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The Donald Trump fanatic who climbed Trump Tower in an attempt to catch a glimpse of the then-president-elect appeared in Manhattan Criminal Court on Tuesday.
Stephen Rogata, 19, and his attorney, Paul Shechtman, hope to reach a plea deal with prosecutors over the Aug. 10 incident.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has released the identities of two people found dead and two more who were injured inside a Tift Co. home on New Year's Eve.
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A job fair will be held this Thursday, May 31st for a wide variety of positions.
Jobs include general labourers, press operators, industrial millrights, industrial electricians, tool and die makers, die setters, architectural technologists, saw operators, financial advisors and automotive assemblers.
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The festive period is finally over, and there’s now time to turn your attention to your next holiday.
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As noted, yesterday Linda McMahon was officially confirmed by the Senate as the head of Donald Trump’s Small Business Administration, and the McMahon family, along with Triple H, visited The White House and President Trump.
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Birmingham City have completed the signing of Isaac Vassell from Luton Town for an undisclosed fee.
The 23-year-old forward has put pen to paper on a four-year deal at St Andrew's.
He has been handed the squad number 11 and is eligible to make his debut against Bolton Wanderers tomorrow night.
Blues boss Harry Redknapp has been desperate to land a forward and his need for another option was made more immediate when Che Adams hobbled off during the 2-1 win against Bristol City on Saturday.
Vassell, who joined Luton from Truro City last year, has hit 14 goals in his last 29 games for the Hatters including a brace on the opening day of the season against Yeovil Town.
The 23-year-old, who began his career with Plymouth Argyle, has become Redknapp's fourth summer signing after the arrivals of David Stockdale, Marc Roberts and Cheikh Nodye.
Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft and perennial richest man in the world, has joined Instagram.
Gates opened his account on Friday and has only one post, but he's already gotten more than 198,000 followers. He notes that he'll be using the account for "sharing things I'm learning through my foundation work and other interests."
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation aims, among other goals, to enhance healthcare and reduce global poverty. The first photo Gates posted shows the philantropist preparing to have a meal with children in Tanzania.
Gates has more money than those much derided Rich Kids of Instagram, but don't expect him to be posting shots of champagne on gold-plated yachts or sunning in St. Tropez. That's OK with Instagrammers, though -- more than 82,000 have liked Gates' debut photo so far.
His wife, Melinda French Gates, welcomed her husband to the service with a throwback photo.
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GREEN SEA, SC (WBTW) – A mobile home fire in Green Sea sent one man to the hospital Monday morning.
According to a tweet from Horry County Fire Rescue, crews were called to a mobile home fire on Green Sea Road just before 11 a.m. Horry County partnered with Tabor City Fire Department to put out the blaze.
Officials say one man was out of the home when firefighters arrived, but he suffered severe burns and was taken to the hospital.
The home was destroyed in the fire. Officials have not released a cause of the blaze.
@hcfirerescue working with Tabor City FD at 3809 GREEN SEA RD working fire in doublewide house trailer. Fire is under control. 1 male patient was out of the home upon arrival, treated for burn injuries and transported to local hospital. pic.twitter.com/6jtcQE3ZKK — Horry SC Fire Rescue (@hcfirerescue) December 11, 2017
